student memories

STUDENT MEMORIES
1948 ~ 1949
PANAMA HIGH SCHOOL
PANAMA, ILLINOIS
Editor
Ass't Editor
Business Manager
Ass't Business Manager
Advisor
Andy Kish
William Jones
Clifford Smith
Betty White
Mrs. Bowman
Class History
The Junior class entered grade school with sixteen members These
were Darla Freezland, Wilhelmina Martin, Mary Kay Slagel, Frances DeRight, Jonell McReakin, Myrle Stephan, Harold Mann, Starley Thompson,
Joe Revisky, Billy Turner, Ludwig Zalar, Walter McDaniel, Burnetta
McGill, Bobby Frey, Marlyn Compton, and Bobby Ondrak.
Our grade teachers were Miss Edna Morgan for the first and second
grade; Miss Norma Reville for the third gade; Miss Lorene Evans for
the fourth grade; Miss Lucille Jett for the fifth and sixth grades; Miss
Virginia Patton for the seventh and eighth grades.
At the beginning of our Freshman year in High School, we had 28
members. Twelve boys and girls came from Walshville and Cherry
Grove schools. Our teachers were Mrs. Stein in English; Mr. Traylor in
Mathematics and Science; Mr. DeLay in History. Billy Jones joined
our class this year.
Our Freshman year was a happy one, forgetting the initiation. We
entered our Sophomore year with 19 members. Clifford Smith came to
us from Sorento in the latter part of the second semester.
Our Sophomore year was exciting with the building of the new gym,
the High School Weiner Roast, the Freshman Initiation Party, a Sophomore Weiner Roast, four dances in the new Gym, and the Junior Banquet.
We entered our Junior year with twelve members, but due to mishaps.
along the way, only eleven will graduate in May. We have had many
happy memories at Panama, and we hate to leave. Looking ahead as
our book goes to press we can visualize the Spring Banquet with the
fellows spruced up and the girls in their new outfits; the growing excitement as the month of May approaches and finally graduation day. Good
luck to you undergrads we are leaving behind. Mr. Future, Here we come!
Class Will
I, Joe Revisky, bequeath my ability to read history to Norman Whitaker and my manly physique to Ronnie Wall.
I, Betty White, bequeath my brother Jim to Burnetta McGill and
my blond hair to Laurella Desborough.
I, Clifford Smith, bequeath my winning smile to Kenny Barlow, and
Darlene Uhas to Bud Lucas.
I, Ludwig Zalar, bequeath my sense of humor to Delmo Baldovin and
my attentions I've given to Patsy to Jackie Moore.
I, Francis DeRight, bequeath my handwriting to Shirley McClaine
and Bernard to Virginia Dixon.
I, Wilhelmina Martin, bequeath Clifford to Starkey and the rest of
my life to Gene Degani.
I, Andy Kish, bequeath my ability to get American History to Lee
Roy Spensberger and my sister, Eleanor, to Daryel DeRight's big brother.
I, John Hamby, bequeath my curly hair to Bernard Ferguson and
my farming ability to Jim Henke.
I, Mary Kay Slagel, bequeath my Geometry book to Charlotte Randle and cheerleading outfit to Joyce Roach.
I, Billy Jones, bequeath my chewing gum to James Hollon and my
pure meanness to Tom Frey.
I, Clinton Keith, bequeath my short romance with Charlotte to John
Titsworth and my quietness during classes to Donny Overbaugh.
We, the Juniors of 1949, wish Luck and Great Success to our teachers, Mr. DeLay, Mrs. Bowman, and Mr. Schlegel.
Class Prophecy
After twenty wonderful years spent in Florida I at last found myself back in Panama. It seemed very good to be back. The first one I
happened to meet was Mary Kay. She is now married to Joe Meyer.
They have taken over the Rice Miller farm.
After seeing them I met Frances DeRight. She and Marvin Cruthis
are married and live on a big farm in Sorento.
Going on down the street I saw Joe Revisky and Patsy Jones, They
are married and have seven children. Joe is now the owner of the White
Front Tavern. They told me that the tall, handsome man, Clifford Smith,
is teaching history at the Panama College.
After talking to Joe and Patsy I thought I would go to Wilhelmina's
house). I glimpsed two little boys dashing around and I knew right then
she was married to Gene Degani. Wilhelmina told me that Gene was
now the mayor of Panama.
The next day I took a little walk down toward Ludy Zalar's estate.
While on the way I saw a big milk truck zooming down the highway. I
recognized the driver as John Hamby. He stopped the truck and talked
for a while. He and his brother, Clifford, own a big ranch south of Walshville. John and his parents live together. I told John I was looking up
all of my classmates but couldn't locate two of them. They were Clinton
Keith and Andy Kish. Since John had been their pal he was able to tell
me all about them. Andy and Donna Kosek own a large night club in
California. Clinton and Charlotte Randle are married and have two
children. They are living in Florida. I told John that I had better amble
on down to Ludy's house. When I arrived, Ludy welcomed me very
cordially. He is a bachelor. Guess he is too bashful to have a wife.
After I, Betty White, met all my old school friends I had to go back
to Florida. Thomas Allister and I are making our home there.
JUNIOR CLASS
Front Row, left to right: John Hamby, Betty White Wilhelmina Martin,
Frances DeRight, Mary Kay Slagel, Andy Kish.
Back Row, left to right: Mr. DeLay, Joe Revisky, Clinton Keith, Clifford
Smith, Ludwig Zalar, William Jones.
SOPHOMORE CLASS
Front Row, left to right: Burnetta McGill, Patsy Jones, Darlene Uhas,
Charlotte Randle, Virginia Dixon, Laurella Desbrough.
Back Row, left to right: Mr. Schlegel, Daryel DeRight, Bernard Freguson, James Hollon, Lee Roy Spensberger, Clifford Hamby.
FRESHMAN CLASS
Front Row, left to right: Tom Frey, Shirley McClaine, Dorothy Vannoy,
Mrs. Bowman, Margaret Revisky, Joyce Roach, Donald Overbaugh.
Back Row, left to right: Eugene King, Jimmy Henke, Kenneth Barlow,
Jack Moore, Norman Whitaker, Ronald Wall, Albert DeRight, Earl
Slagel, Dean Compton.
Sophomore History
The jolly Sophomores entered school in September. The pupils were
Judith Morgan, Lorene Massey, Elaine Olive, Maxine Stechman. Darlene
Uhas, Burnetta McGill, Daryel DeRight, Lee Roy Spensberger, and Delmo
Baldovin. Our first teacher was Miss Morgan. Lorene Massey moved
to our neighboring community of Sorento during the year.
During our second year we joyfully accepted three new members,
Charles Sharp, William Turner, and Richard Stillwell.
In our third and fourth years our teachers were Miss Morgan and
Miss Lorene Evans, respectively. Our new member during the third
year was Laurella Desborough.
During our fifth and sixth grades Miss Jett was our teacher. Four
new members joined us during our fifth year. They were Donald Bono,
Phyllis Prendergast, Virginia Dixon and James Hollon. In the sixth
grade Elaine Olive, Phyllis Prendergast, Maxine Stechman, and Donald
Bono departed.
In our seventh and eighth grades Miss Patton guided us through
our lessons. Elaine Olive and Lorene Massey rejoined us. Patsy Jones
and Dean Sumner became part of our growing class in the eighth grade.
During those years we enjoyed ourselves collecting materials to help
the war effort. We gave several plays. At the end of each term we had a
jolly time at the St. Louis Highlands and Zoa.
September, 1947, we entered High School as "green" Freshmen.
Nine members came from Walshville and eleven from Panama.
Dean Sumner, Russel and George Miller, Jesse King, Dale Jarman,
Dorothy and Paul Leetham left us during our Freshman year.
Our teachers were Mrs. West (English 1 and Home E c ) , Mr. Schlegel
(General Science), and Mr. DeLay (World History).
We enjoyed that year and even our initiation which was very easy.
In September 1948, we became Sophomores at Panama High.
Our teachers were Mrs. Bowman (Typing I and English II), and
Mr. Schlegel (Algebra and Biology).
We had many nice times during our Sophomore year and hope to
have as many in our future years here at Panama High.
Laurella Desborough
Darlene Uhas
Freshmen History
The Freshman class entered school nine years ago with thirteen
members. They were Mildred Adams, Joyce Sharp, Helen Richardson,
Billy Beardshaw, Delia Thompson, Albert DeRight, Wesley Freezland, Joe
Long, Bobby Ondrak, Donald Overbaugh, Alfred Turner, Warren Wilson,
and Earl Slagle. That first year went by quickly with Miss Edna Morgan
for our teacher.
SECOND GRADE
Norman Whitaker joined our class.
THIRD GRADE
Delia Thompson, Joyce Ann Sharp, Joe Long, and Alfred Turner
moved away. Miss Loraine Evans piloted us through that year.
FOURTH GRADE
Mildred Adams, Billy Beardshaw, Bobby Ondrak, and Wesley Freezland moved away. Mrs. Hatfill and Mrs. Granda guided us through the
fourth grade.
FIFTH GRADE
Rosalie Horner, Jackie Moore and Jimmie Henke joined us. Warren
Wilson and Helen Richardson moved away. We were a lively class but
Miss Jett was equal to the task.
SIXTH GRADE
We entered the sixth grade class a little older, a little wiser, but
just as active as ever. Lois Shermer joined our class. Several boys
joined the basketball team.
SEVENTH GRADE
Shirley McClain and Tommy Frey joined our class. Clarence Hamby
was with us part of the year.
We collected scrap paper and gave plays to earn money. We sent
cartoon scrap books to veterans in hospitals.
The basketball team won third place in the tournament in Greenville,
and second place in Sorento.
Miss Patton was our teacher.
EIGHTH GRADE
Milton West joined the class.
We went on skating parties and took a trip to St. Louis.
We earned money by giving plays. Miss Patton was still our director.
FRESHMAN YEAR
On September 3, 1948, the Freshman class entered Panama High
School with fourteen pupils—five from Walshville and nine from Panama.
They were Earl Slagel, Donald Overbaugh, Jackie Moore, Margaret Revisky, Joyce Roach, Dorothy Vannoy, Ronald Wall, Shirley McClain, Eugene King. Jimmie Henke, Tommy Frey, Albert DeRight, Dean Compton,
Kenneth Barlow, and Norman Whitaker.
The Freshman class sponsor was Mrs. Bowman from whom we also
had English. Under Mr. DeLay we had Gen. Science and Physical and
Commercial Geography. Under Mr. Schlegel we had Practical Math.
Although memories of Initiation Day make us smile and "smart",
we wouldn't have missed it for anything—especially the bang-up party
in the evening.
We hope we will have as much fun in high school the next two years
as we had this year.
Eighth Grade Class Motto
'No Reward Without Effort"
Eighth Grade Class Flower
White Rose
FRANK REVISKY
"Sonny"
Annual Staff—1 Year
Baseball—1 Year
Class President—1 Year
DONNA LOIS KOSEK
"Judy"
Annual Staff—1 Year
Class Vice President—1 Year
Cheerleader—1 Year
STARKEY ANN EVANS
"Scratchy"
Annual Staff—1 Year
Class Secretary—1 Year
Cheerleader—2 Years
Gorgazette Staff—1 Year
BLANCHE MARIE
CURRIE
"Currie"
Gorgazette Staff—1 Year
Annual Staff—1 Year
Class Treasurer—1 Year
Cheerleader—1 Year
JAMES ANTHONY GAD
"Gabby"
Gorgazette Staff—1 Year
Annual Staff—1 Year
Basketball—3 Years
Baseball—3 Years
SCHRELDIA IRENE
McGEE
"Molly"
Annual Staff—1 Year
Cheerleader—1 Year
ROBERT WAYNE McGILL
"Bob"
Annual Staff—1 Year
Basketball—3 Years
Baseball—3 Years
BESSIE CAROLINE SMITH
"Bessie"
Annual Staff—1 Year
CHARLES RONALD
USHMAN
"Chuck"
Annual Staff—1 Year
Basketball—2 Years
Baseball—1 Year
Eighth Grade Class History
The Eighth Grade Graduating Class was summoned to spend the
winter at the beautiful Sun Valley Winter Resort.
We were seated around the huge fireplace when all of a sudden the
space before our eyes seemed to blur into a hazy color. Then out of
the clear blue sky there stood a little white school house. From a distance
we seemed to hear a bell ringing softly but yet triumphantly.
Yes, we knew that it was the place where many of us had begun
our education. Out of the grey dusk appeared four sweet little girls and
five cute little boys with books in their tiny hands ready to begin a
wonderful career. They marched gallantly up to Miss Morgan's large
desk giving their names as follows:
Beverly Barnes, a little girl who was very bright in reading.
Donna Kosek, a little girl who was said to be the pest of the class.
Sharlene Long, a little girl who was the midget of the class.
Zelpha Stechman, a little girl who just idolized nail polish.
Wesley Freezland, a little boy who could always be seen because of
his red hair.
Laurel Frey, a little boy who was the blond of the class.
Frank Revisky, a little black headed boy who liked to criticize his
playmates.
Alfred Turner, a little boy who just simply loved to sleep in school.
Miss Morgan led us successfully through the first grade and we
passed proudly into the second grade.
CHAPTER TWO
Beverly Barnes, Sharlene Long, Laurel Frey, Wesley Freezland and
Alfred Turner moved away.
Miss Morgan taught us how to weave baskets.
After many happy days we passed into the third grade.
CHAPTER THREE
Eleanor Cunningham, Starkey Evans, Schreldia McGee, Bobby McGill and Caroline Smith joined us.
Dickie Roth left us.
In the fourth grade, Mrs. Granda taught the children how to make
painted baskets out of grapefruit rinds.
Mrs. Granda successfully brought us through the fourth grade.
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Eighth Grade Class History
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CHAPTER FIVE
James Gad joined us.
We learned how to make wooden animals which ran on wheels.
CHAPTER SIX
Paul Laurent joined us in the Sixth Grade.
We learned how to paint pictures on glass and how to make paper
baskets.
CHAPTER SEVEN
Blanche Currie and Charles Ushman joined our class.
We learned how to paint designs on bottles.
We also had a wonderful time at a Weiner Roast.
We spent a few joyful hours at the Skating Rink in Schram City.
The most important event of all occurred when we gave some terrific
plays which made every person laugh until they thought their sides
would burst.
CHAPTER EIGHT
In the Eighth Grade we spent a few of our happy hours in the afternoon by going on a hike and swimming in the creek.
Frank Revisky and Donna Kosek were crowned King and Queen at
our Annual Halloween Carnival. We all had a wonderful time.
We made scrapbooks at school for the war veterans.
Frank Revisky, James Gad, and Donna Kosek won first, second and
third places in our Reading Contest.
We had a very nice time at the Christmas Program, and we enjoyed
giving the plays as much as the audience appreciated hearing them.
A few of us were exempted from Agriculture examinations. We
enjoyed the snow and ice for an afternoon while the others worked. We
went on a skating party which was enjoyed very much. The Drug Store
sold a lot of liniment the next day. I wonder why?
We had some plays which were very good. The crowd hardly stopped
laughing for a minute.
We were very sorry to leave the Eighth Grade and our teacher, Miss
Patton, but we will see you next year in High School.
Eighth Grade Class Will
The last will and testament of the class of one thousand, nine hundred
and forty-nine of the Panama School.
We, the members of said class, being of sane mind, well stored with
knowledge, do hereby decree and bestow our legacies in full and unconditionally, to wit and as follows:
To our beloved teacher, Miss Patton, we extend our gratitude for
seeing us safely through the Seventh and Eighth Grades.
We, the class of one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, hope the
next class has as much fun as we have had.
To Arthur Wilson we bequeath Frank Revisky's ability to make faces
at the girls.
To Sally Reynolds we leave Schreldia McGee's huge success in entertaining the boys.
We leave James Gad's art of writing love letters to Owen Compton.
To Larry Ash we bequeath Charles Ushman's ability to look wise
when he doesn't know his lesson.
To Sammy Slagel we leave Frank Revisky's power to boss the rest
of the school.
We bequeath to Charles Dixon, Bobby McGill's talent for talking
without saying anything.
We leave Starkey Evan's ability to spell to Darrell McGill.
Donna Kosek's habit of blushing when the boys look at her we leave
to Dolores Coleman.
To Billy White we bequeath Caroline Smith's ability to look innocent
when she has been into mischief.
Blanche Currie's fondness for whispering on the sly we leave to
George Desborough.
We leave Schreldia McGee's fondness for Arithmetic to Tommy
Smith.
We leave James Gad's ability for chewing gum without being seen by
the teachers, to Earl McGee.
Charles Ushman wills his English book to Gary Tomevi.
Bobby McGill wills his examination papers to Thomas Garwood.
Blanche Currie wills her rosy cheeks to Edward White.
In witness of these legacies, freely bestowed, we, the class of one
thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, do set our hands on this the
twenty-eighth day of May in the year one thousand nine hundred and
forty-nine.
Eighth Grade Prophecy
Good morning, everybody! This is Charles Ushman, your P.A.N.A.M.A. news commentator, bringing you up to date on the news from Panama, the biggest city in Illinois.
Today we are happy to bring you a direct broadcast from McGill
Stadium where the twenty-fifth Annual Reunion of the Class of 1949 is
being held. This beautiful stadium was donated to the city by our old
classmate, Bobby McGill.
Bobby, the richest man in the state, owns a chain of newspapers,
and is married to the former Dolores Coleman.
I see James Gad coming into the stadium. James does nothing these
days except collect the income from his thousands of barber shops.
The beautiful lady with James is his wife, another one of our classmates, Starkey Evans. Starkey was Superintendent of Nurses at Panama Hospital before her marriage.
Frank Revisky, the oil king, is in the audience today. Frank married the screen star, Donna Kosek. She is here today too. Frank is still
friendly despite his millions.
Schreldia McGee, the famous opera star, has just entered the stadium. I should tell you that in private life she is Mrs. Charles Ushman.
The beautiful Blanche Currie is here today. Blanche's fame as a
song writer has spread through out the nation. This wealthy lady is
not married, boys.
Caroline Smith, the famous dress designer, is here with her husband,
Arthur Wilson. Arthur is a wealthy movie actor now.
My time is up, folks.
reception.
I must go now and join my classmates at a
EIGHTH GRADE
Front Row, left to right: Starkey Evans, Caroline Smith, Blanche Currie,
Schreldia McGee, Donna Kosek.
Back Row, left to right: Miss Patton, Charles Ushman, Robert McGill,
Frank Revisky, James Gad.
SEVENTH GRADE
Front Row, left to right: Gary Tomevi, Larry Ash, William White, Dolores Coleman, Charles Dixon, Thomas Smith, George Desborough,
Back Row, left to right: Miss Patton, Owen Compton, Earl McGee, Arthur Wilson, Edward White, Thomas Garwood, Daryel McGill.
FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE
First Row, seated left to right: Barbara Jones, Shelby Willman, Georgia
Currie, Sue Robertson, Larry Mannings, Lowell Chuba, Cary Bill
Cunningham.
Second row, standing left to right: Ronald Coleman, Mike Calufetti, Al
DeLay, Camby Compton, Curtis Whitaker, Darlene White, Howard
Perry, Pearl Smith, Miss Jett.
Third Row, standing left to right: Robert Ray, Don
Eccles, Norman
Stephans, Jimmy Martin, Naomi Wilson, Thelma Ushman, Frances
McGee.
Carnival . . . . Remember ?
Remember witches, black cats, skeletons, grinning
from the walls? . . . .black and orange crepe paper everywhere . . . Madame Fortune Teller
shouts of laughter
as handfuls of confetti showered some unsuspecting victim
fellows and girls drifting from one concession to
another so aware of each other
stacks of cakes for
the cake walk
the high school singers making with
"Love Somebody" . . . . the excitement of watching votes
pile up for the Queen . . . . the smell of hot dogs, chili and
freshly baked pie
and finally the breathtaking coronation procession led by Donna Kosek, Queen, and Frank
Revisky—the cheerful competitors, Mary Kay Slagel,
Charlotte Randle and Joyce Roach congratulating their
rival
it was fun, wasn't it?
THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES
First Row, left to right: Earl Swires, Marlene Mark, Jackie White, Darlene Hamby, David DeLay, Mary Kay Havron, Valdean Ash.
Second Row, left to right: Mrs. Cunningham, Marcella Bonetto, Allen
McGill, Jimmie Dixon, Beulah Desborough, Bonnie Breman, David
Cunningham, Wayne Slagel.
Third Row, left to right: Jimmie Revisky, Freddie Faudi, Tommy Gad,
Jackie Revisky, Michael Macenelli, Bobby Renner.
SECOND GRADE
First Row, left to right: Billy Willman, Michael Cunningham, Ronnie
Craycraft, Judy Revisky, Shirley Compton, Henrietta Havron, Naomi
Slagel.
Second Row, left to right: Betty Jean Overbaugh, Gerald Wilson, Lathy
Perry, Mrs. Evans, Tony Calufetti, Berthel Seaman, Jo Ann Frey,
Earl Swires.
FIRST GRADE
First Row, left to right: Nancy DeLay, Karen Sue McCoy, Roy Perfetti,
Irvin Ash, Jackie Seaman, Charles Havron.
Second Row, left to right: Marcia Palleva, Laverne Wilson, Dale Eccles,
Dennis Calufetti, Mrs. Evans, Patricia Andrew, Charlotte Swires.
Christmas Program
Necks were stretched, vertebrates put out of place the
evening of December 21 when the annual Christmas program was presented before a packed high school auditorium.
From the very first moment when the lower grades
presented their surprisingly intricate pageant on a minature stage just their own size, the audience was captivated.
They roared their approval at the dance of the little
"darky" servant in the Southern home.
The 5th and 6th grades presented every holiday of
the year in an impressive fashion with comments and
appropriate songs. This was followed by two hilarious plays
put on by the 7th and 8th grades.
The high school wound up the program by a musical
skit in which this joyous caroling convinced a grouchy
bachelor that there was something to Christmas after all.
The lights were dimmed, the crowds surged out into
the night and another traditional program at Panama
School was over.
KINDERGARTEN
First Row, left to right seated: Tedra Sue Cunningham, Georgia Maeinelli,
Edward Royer, Doris Royer, Jimmy Slagel, Barbara Knight.
Second Row, left to right standing: James Bonetto, Mrs. Evans, Diana Sue
Basso, Paul Hancock.
. . . WE'RE LOYAL TO YOU PANAMA!"
P. H. S. BASKETBALL TEAM
Front Row, left to right: James Hollon, John Hamby, Ronald Wall, Lee
Roy Spenseberger, Clifford Smith, Ludwig Zolar, Daryel DeRight,
Clifford Hamby.
Back Row, left to right: Mr. DeLay, Donald Overbaugh, Joe Revisky,
Jack Moore, William Jones, Albert DeRight, Jim Henke, Manager
Norman Whitaker.
Here are the individual scores of the first ten basketball players of
the Panama High School:
Players
G
F.T.
T.P.
Lee Roy Spensebeger
92
59
243
Jackie Moore
81
54
216
Daryel DeRight
80
38
198
Clifford Smith
80
29
189
Ronald Wall
71
21
163
Joe Revisky
60
25
145
Ludwig Zolar
53
32
138
James Hollon
49
31
129
John Hamby
35
27
97
Billy Jones
24
21
69
CHEERLEADING OF 48-49
The cheerleaders of our school for this year were juniors Betty
White, Mary Kay Slagel, and Wilhelmina Martin. With pep and enthusiasm they led such cheers as " Yea Coach", "You Gotta F-i-g-h-t",
and "Team was in a Huddle." Although cheerleading incurs a good deal
or hard work, the girls also enjoyed visiting other towns for the games.
Let's hope that the cheerleaders of next year have as much fun as they
did this year.
A CRUCIAL GAME
A tremendous roar goes up as 10 players in satin uniforms come
onto the floor. There's the referee's whistle.!—the start of the game.
The tip-off is controlled by the speedboys,—passed down the court to
Spenseberger who scores on a set shot. The fans tear their hair as the
visitors began to score consistently. They have a five point lead as the
gun sounds at the half. The band starts playing and comes on to the
floor to entertain the crowd at the half. There's the horn for the starting
of the second half. Smith controls the tip-off as the Speedboys move
down the floor. There's a pass to Walls who scores on a lay up shot.
The visitors lead is slowly being whittled away—two minutes to play as a
foul is called on the visitors center. That's all that's needed and DeRight
scores two free throws to tie the game. The visitors are becoming jittery.
Their shot is no good and Walls takes the ball off the backboard, passes
to DeRight over to Moore to Spenseberger who scores as the gun goes
off ending the game. Score: Panama 56—Visitors 54.
Here are the scores for the High School Basketball team of 1948-49:
Team
W
T
Place
Winner
Marine
48
22
Here
Panama
Coffeen
33
63
There
Coffeen
Farmersville
..... 27
56
There
Farmersville
Fillmore
29
26
There
Panama
St. Jacob
43
24
Here
Panama
Mulberry Grove
38
59
Here
Mulberry Grove
Sorento
41
40
Here
Panama
Ramsey
31
49
Here
Ramsey
Bethalto
37
49
There
Bethalto
Witt
37
38
Here
Witt
Bethalto
50
35
Here
Panama
Farmersville
50
65
Here
Farmersville
Fillmore
32
39
There
Fillmore
St. Paul
29
33
Here
St. Paul
Mulberry Grove
28
50
There
Mulberry Grove
Coffeen
38
55
Here
Coffeen
Ramsey
20
36
There
Ramsey
Sorento
33
35
There
Sorento
St. Paul
26
61
There
St. Paul
St. Jacob
60
24
There
Panama
In the M. B. M. Tourney Panama defeated Bethalto in the Championship Game by the score of 44 to 29. Sorento defeated Marine 45-32 in the
consolation game. In the Coffeen Invitational Tourney Coffeen defeated
Panama in the Championship Game by the score of 49 to 27.
In the District Tourney Panama was defeated by Livingston in the
Championship Game by the score of 60 to 29 after defeating Sorento by
the score of 54 to 42. Panama also beat New Douglas by the score of
58 to 30.
GRADE BASKETBALL
Kneeling left to right: James Gad, Charles Ushman, Robert McGill,
Edward White, Charles Dixon, Thomas Smith.
Back Row, left to right: Larry Ash, David Caluf etti, George Desborough,
Thomas Garwood, Don
Eccles, William White, Al DeLay, Ronald
Coleman, Coach Schlegel.
Panama Grade School basketball team played 23 games this year
winning 12 and losing 11 for an average of .522.
GRADE CHEERLEADERS
With vim, vigor and lusty yells, the grade cheerleaders—Starky
Evans, Gary Tomevi and Schreldia McGee boosted the grade team morale.
Besides doing a fine job leading cheers, these three presented an attractive picture in their black and orange outfits.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM
Kneeling: Ronald Wall, John Hamby.
Front Row, left to right: James Hollon, Clinton Keith, Donald Overbaugh, Clifford Hamby, Daryel DeRight, Clifford Smith, Ludwig
Zolar.
Back Row, left to right: Mr. DeLay, William Jones, Lee Roy Spenseberger, Albert DeRight, Jack Moore Jim Henke, Joe Revisky, Andy
Kish, Manager Norman Whitaker.
Here are the scores of Panama High School Baseball Team for
the year of 1948-49.
Team
Score
Winner
We
They
Sorento
8
7
Panama
Coffeen
6
5
Panama
Sorento
6
3
Panama
Worden
4
5
Worden
Mulberry Grove
4
1
Panama
Mulberry Grove
4
3
Panama
GRADE BASEBALL
Front Row, left to right: Jim Dixon, Charles Dixon, Arthur Wilson,
William Cunningham, Larry Ash, Robert McGill.
Second Row, left to right: David Calufetti, Ronald Coleman, Charles
Ushman, Thomas Smith, Frank Revisky, James Gad, Lowell Chuba.
Third Row, left to right: Al DeLay, George Desborough, Don
Eccles,
Edward White, Coach Schlegel, James Martin, Thomas Garwood, William White.
THE ANNUAL STAFF
Eleven hands feverishly brushed sweat off eleven
brows as the deadline for Student Memories, our yearbook,
approached.
Typical comments were, "Which snaps shall we pick
out?" "Where shall we put this writeup?" "Will we get
enough advertisements to pay our bills?"
Amid clicking typewriters and worried frowns the
Junior Class worked on. Finally the big question was . . . .
"Will we ever get the annual out before Commencement?"
GORGAZETTE STAFF
"Hey you in there, what's up this time? Give me the
latest headlines and all the latest dope! Who's on the
Honor List??? Who is D
's latest boy friend???
Is my name listed in the Wee Wonders???"
This presents a scene within the walls of the Gorgazette Room.
"The Gorgazette will be distributed tonight before
school is out." "It's out! Look at the Wee Wonders—oh
yes, and don't forget the honor list, basketball games, and
the article on the hard working Annual Staff."
"Whew, this is another Gorgazette in the readers
hand!"