Belvidere High School - Belvi Yearbook (Belvidere, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1943 volume:

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X, 2 4 1 A 5 ' ei 5 if 1 A 1 HN-1' 1 - 14 Www ' xl, 455 Editors: Bonnie, Nancy, and Mary Jane. Just a word We oF the Belvi staFF have Felt a great responsibility this year-the responsibility oF editing a book that reFlects the work oF B.l-l.S. in war time. B.l-l.S. has adapted itself in many ways to the new regime. New courses have been added, and others have acquired more dramatic signiFicance. Students have been in- structed in First aid, in protection From poisonous gases, and have been startled into practice drills by the scream of the air-raid siren. By the First oF'lVlarch, the students oF B.l-l.S. have bought two thousand dollars worth of deiense stamps, and during the Booster Carnival drive, they sold thirty-one thousand dollars worth of bonds. They have worked industriously at new tasks such as gathering scrap and collecting grease. A deeper appreciation oF the value oF such organizations as the Red Cross was shown by the Fact that, in a Free-will collection, the students contributed one hundred and sixteen dollars to that organization. Teachers have spent their time as ration clerks, distributing books For oil, canned goods, and meats. Finally, the need of Uncle Sam For more Fighting men has been answered by some oF our students and teachers, and their going has made us think seriously oF the meaning oF democracy and oF the American way oF liFe. Such activities we have Felt to be worthy oF FaithFul recording. The war has not been without its eFFect, however, upon us, as a staFF. We have had diFFiculty in securing rubber cement, Flashbulbs, and Films. ln order to co-operate with the engravers and printers who are handicapped by a shortage oF workers because of war needs, we have sent our material away much earlier than usual. We regret, therefore, that our records oF the school during lVlarch, April, and May are incomplete, but we trust that, in the light oF the above explanation, that you will Forgive us. Tl-IE STAFF. JC 41 For lour years now, Belvidere lvas liad reason to be proud ol its Community Building vvitli its brilliant vvindovv symbolical ol tlie Spirit ol play. llie capacious l4itclien lias served dinners to tliousands of people ol various groups and interests, its gleaming basketball Floor lias entertained capacity audiences vvitlw tlwrilling games and spectacular Floor-slwovvsy its immense stage lwas provided a beautiful setting lor many elaborate dramatic productions, concerts, and graduation exercises. It is indeed a building ol Service as vvell as ol Beauty. proud os we ore ol our new Community Building, our loyolty still remoins witli tlwe lwolls ol good old Bl-lg. For twenty-six yeors, its clossrooms lwove re-eclioed sounds ol serious endeovor, sclioolgirl giggles, boyislw nonsense, noontime lwubbub, ond tlie liurry-scurry ol possing closses. lliis yeor, sometlwing new nos been oddedelluorescent liglmts ond o remodelled librory. Truly, our lweorts will olwoys glow wlwen we recoll tlie mony good times ond tlie wortlwwliile insoirotion we lwove received in Belvidere l'ligl1 Scliool. Administration, Focuity ond Students woric together in o common couse . . . B. H. S. prepores For tiiis ciwonging woridi EDUCATION FOR VICTORY! .V .W ,Q V L 7: - 35iiQQf l?',54 'X 1 . - ' , .9 '-Q ff? ' , V ww +-WH .,,M.,L,.- ,ix 'wx WF I .U . , V ff, , wp. ff 1 M, vi., - 154k 'GM ,. :-fm f Www .. - if L 3 Nm, ' , - 'Q 1' ' .JN 4' 'F mm. . A k - A r ' .W uf ,. -V N . GJ- , 1. H ,fx , an -My-Q., at ,M , z. 1. 'f,,f mb,w' 'Fm f 'A 1, , ffl' K f ...ie 4' .. M-' vw-vw -. f ff . is f' . If ' H' .- Q. .. 5 Q. , . 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CLARENCE DIFFORD MR. CLYDE l-IELLIGAS DR. lOl-iN KLAAS MR. LARRY KLEBER MR, GEQRGE MARSHALL The Belvidere Board of Education, laced with problems ol running the schools during war time, have given Freely ol their etiorts and time to lceep the schools operating smoothly. The Board has co-operated vvith the public in allowing the Community Building to be used For Civil Defense marching, civil service examinations, and night classes in animal and crop production. ln the crisis concerning the shortage of farm labor, special arrangements were made by vvhich boys and girls, needed on farms, could leave school about the First of May and, by successfully talcing early examinations, receive regular credits For their courses. Teachers this year, acting as ration-clerks lor the rationing of gasoline, oil, canned goods, and meats, used the school and the Community Building as ration centers. The customary duties of the board-setting up a budget, selecting a teaching stall, buying school equipment, lceeping the school buildings in repair,and shaping the educational program in general-were in charge of the following committees: Allen and Fuller Fund: Marshall, Kleber. Athletic: Klaas, Dillard, Cooper. A Audit: Cooper, Klaas. Band: Kleber, Cooper. Budget: l-lelligas, Kleber. Building and Grounds: Diliord, Marshall, Klaas. Community Building: Klaas, l-lelligas, Brett. Insurance: Kleber, Ditiord. Purchasing: l-lelligas, Marshall, Cooper. Teachers: Marshall, l-lelligas, Diflord. Meetings are held by the board at least once a month to transact all business in open public meetings. Each member oi the board serves for a term of three years with the exception of the president whose term is one year. Each year, in the spring, an election is held, at which the new board members and the president are chosen. We appreciate the interest and etiorts of these public-spirited citizens Whose vvorlc has aided greatly in the development and progress of our school. 8 me EM Q X Z- The Man of the Year A superintendent of a high school during vvar time is a busy manl Serving as rationing chief for gasoline, canned goods and meat, organizing air-raids drills and First-aid courses, arranging part-time employment for students in stores and factories to aid in vvar-time shortages, acting as director oi training for Civilian Defense courses, supervising the enlistment of seventeen year old seniors as naval aviation cadets, providing lor meeting of interested boys with army and navy officials-these are some of the extra responsibilities. Mr. Brett has tal4en it all in his stride, however, and, in addition to lceeping the schools running smoothly ata crucial time, has found time to assist students with their personal problems and to prove himself their sincere Friend. Qur congratulations and deepest thanlcs, lVlr. Brettl 9 l lo receive and account lar all iunds ol various liiglw scliool organizations, to see tliat tlie sales taxes are collected and paid to the state and tlwe nation, to manage ana' arrange ior time sale Qiftiiegwior basl4etball games,andto manage and direct time use oi time various visual aids used by tlie sclwools-tlwese are time duties oi tlie busi- ness manager oi tlwe sclwool. ln addition, Mr. Wilbur S. Mong teaclwes aeronautics, plwysics, economics, and general science. lnliey say Hgatan Finds time ior idle lwandsm., but lwelll never catcl1Mr.Mong vvlien lie isnlt busyl l 1 O Miss Ruth l-larris, assistant principal of time lwigli sclwool, and registrar, lielps Mr. Brett keep l3.l-l.S. running smoothly. Friendly, lair, and vvitlw a good sense oi lwumor, slwe nas always been popular vvitli the student body. l-ler clwiei tasl4 is to supervise all office records, and muclsi oi ner time is spent in clwecldng student progress, student grades, tardiness, and absences. Many a student, in later life, lias come back to time liigli sclwool to express luis appreciation to Miss l-larris For snowing lwim time error oi lwis ways and setting liim on time riglwt track. B. H. S. Faculty Miss l'lazel Beverly Miss Minerva Blackburn Contemporary Literature Spanislw Englislw Miss Rutlw Bowman Publ ic Spealcing Englislw Mr. Dean Carter Dlwysical Education Ancient l-listcry Miss Margaret Faircliilcl junior Business Slwortliand Salesmansliip Miss Constance Fullqerson Consumer Science General Science Clwemistry Mr. lewett Kepley Band Latin Miss Elaine Burstatte Englislw N . 1 1 Miss Elizbbetlw Conarcl 'General' Matirematics - Solidxgeometry A Algebra H .irigorfometry Q s Miss Evangeline Force l-lcmemalcing Mr. Wilbur Hoffman Agriculture Mr. Virgil McAllister Manual Arts B. H. S. Faculty Miss Mary Louise McCord Mr. llweodore Mansager English Miss lsadore Munger Junior Business Typing Miss lrene Pliillips American l'listory Modern l-listory Mr.l'Everett Ryan General Science Biology Miss Vanessa Wertlw pliysical Education General Matlnematics Miss Louise Lawrence Secretary World l'listory Social prololerns Miss Dorotlwy Palmer Clworus Miss Florence Plagge General Matlwematics junior Business Booldceeping Miss Harriet Stevens Art Miss Norma Hunt Librarian Miss Ann Williams Assistant Secretary Informally . . . VERY presenting Recruiting Qllicer Gertie Glutzl Good old Mr. Fisclwerl Now in the service ol Uncle Som, we miss liirn liere in Bi-l.S.! Mr. ldollmon-tlwe Winnoli in tlwe Q0-doy bicycle moro- tlionl Qrry: Donlt cry, vl.essie. l-lere tol4e my liondl4ercbiel. Gronny: Git ovvoy Witli your lollygoggin . Orry: Slwore dorlq out tlniglwt. Must o clouded up since l come in, This is Miss Force-ol'l-stoge. Kep ond Mr. Brett try out o bicycle not built for two. Recruiting moteriol lor Qllicer Glutz Class Officers: Elizabeth Bender, vice-president, Bob Wright, president, Mary Jane Worden, secretary, and Stuart Sisson, treasurer. Class of '43 Four years ago, the Class of 1943 entered the halls ol B.l-l.S. as lreshmen, one hundred and Fifty-seven strong., We were just like freshmen classes the world over-we were bashlul, we were nervous, and we couldn t Find the ditlerent rooms. However, we soon adjusted ourselves to high school lile. At our First class meeting, we elected our fresh- man otlicers, We chose Bob Wright, president, Stu Sisson, vice-president, l.es Klaas, secretary, and Nancy slukes, treasurer. At Carnival time, we chose Elizabeth Bender as Freshman Queen and worked hard to support her. Ar the Variety Show, we presented a skit which was a clever take-oti on high school programs. From the beginning, Nancy jukes, Jessie Glass, and Patsy Gritieth took the lead scholastically and made the First semester honor roll. Qur sponsors lor our First year were Miss Burstatte and Miss Force. It was fun to come back the following fall as sophomores. We enjoyed watching freshman initiation this year rather than being the victims as we had been the previous one. For sophomore class otlicers, we chose Stuart Sisson, president, Allan Greenhow, vice-president, Elizabeth Bender, secretary, and Ray Albright, treasurer. At the Variety Show, we starred Betty Brown and Bob Wells in The Life ol Betty and Bob. Qur sponsors this year were Misil3iQldQnclMiss Williams. V As juniors we had a busy year under our new olllicersz Stuart Sisson, president, Allan Greenhow, vice- president, Donald lVlcCarragher, secretary, and Clinton Cator, treasurer. We chose our class sweaters this year, and gay ones they werel -scarlet with white numerals edged with black, This year we chose Martha Bergeson as Junior Queen for the Carnival. The Quest was presented as the Variety Show number. We worked hard throughout the year to earn money For the Prom, our main activities being the magazine subscription drive and the sale of paper, pencils, and candy. The high light ol the year was our prom, l.a Fiesta. The theme was our pan-American relationship, and the dance Floor resembled a sidewalk cafe in South America. Tables were placed under bright colored awnings about the edges of the room. Tablecloths were in Fiesta colors, and Favors were tiny Mexican baskets used as nut cups. Colorful menus and programs were printed in Spanish. The pictures on page twenty-six portray the picturesaue etlect. The Final touch was secured by our being serenaded by a trio of troubadours. At Class Day this year, the highest honor which a junior may receive, the Mantle, was bestowed upon Robert Wright. Qur junior sponsors were Miss Blackburn and Miss Force. P As seniors, we chose as our class otiicersz Bob Wright, president, Elizabeth Bender, vice-president, Mary Jane Worden, secretary, and Stuart Sisson, treasurer. Qur Faculty advisors were Mr. Brett, Miss l-larris, 'I4 and Miss phillips. For the Booster Carnival, we chose Violet Rennie as our aueen. Qur stunt lor the Variety Show, Danse Macabreb' was sponsored by Mr. Kepley and Featured a graveyard scene with phosphorescent slceletons dancing in the midnight gloom to the accompaniment ol thunder, lightning, and uncanny sound ettects. lncidentally, we vvere thrilled to vvin First prize vvith this number. As seniors, we chose our class rings-the Flying Cadetivvith wings over a BH in our choice ol ruby, spinnel, onyx, gold, or pearl bacltground. ln the spring we chose old rose and silver as our class colors, lilac as the class llovver, and our class motto, lo thine ovvn sell be true. Leading the class scholastically as the year drew to a close vvere: Nancy jultes, valedictorian, jessie Glass, solutatorian, Joy Covey, jane Wainscott, Barbara Andrevv, Margaret Biggs, Floyd Langrehr, Ratsy Grihfeth, Mary Ellen Long, and Allan Greenhow. And now, as vve leave the halls ol learning to talte our places in the vvorld ol today, vve sincerely hope that We will be a credit to the Fine training which We have received at good old Bl-l,S. Social Committee: Jack Mclntire, Betty Turner, Barbara Fry, Robert Wright, Martha Bergeson, Betty Brown, Allan Greenhow Cchairmanl. Ring Committee: Gerald Balentyne, Bill Clanin, Robert Ray, Robert Wright, Nancy julces Cchairmanb, Alice Widell, Violet Rennie. Announcement Committee: Patty Braun, Russell Meyers, Barbara Bauer, Kenneth Culvey, Bonnie Davis Cchairmanb, Dolores Svvail. LaVerne johnson not in picture. Memorial Committee: Ray Tripp, jessie Glass, Betty Stieg, Bill Fletcher Cchairmanl, Floyd Anderson. Librarians: Dorothy Rosene, Betty Cordray, Nora Houden , David Greet, Juanita jones, lla Ann Elliott, Bonnie Davis, Mary Jane Worden, Dolores Svvail, Jessie Glass. Pay Commgtee: Jane Wainscott, Patsy Gritfeth, Lester Klaas Cchairmanb, Joy Covey, Gordon Spooner. Junior Morgan not picture . 15 RICHARD PETTEY Gods Fingers touched him and he slept. This senior section ol our book is dedicated to the memory ol our classmate, Dick Pettey, who graduated into a higher lile on November Q7. We have missed him in the halls ol B.l'l.S. Cheerful, Friendly, and dependable, Dick has made many lriends. Beginning with his Freshman year, Dick was active in athletics, being a speedy trackman, a snappy basket- ball player, and a steadfast football man. l-laving earned his BH in Football, Dick would have been a member this year ol the high school star athletic group, the HBH Club. Realizing the value ol the worthwhile things in life, Dick was a member ol the i-ii-Y during his sophomore, junior, and senior years. l'le worked diligently in his scouting activities and was rewarded by the high honor ol becoming an Eagle Scout. Dick was a good, all-round Fellow, and we are glad to have known him. The Class of '43 ADAMS, JENETA N AHLE, DORIS Ready and true in every need, g g . Charming and cheerful, Full of glee, Such girls as these make friends b ' P g One happy year we spent with thee. ifideef-'lk ' .Q , Richland Center High School, 'I, Q, 3, f ,ski - Q' . I Chorus, 4. . 't i i s Q Q '-: ggi, . l 't --x, --ft .lik 1- . D -Q - ' ' ..- r '16 ALBRIGI-IT, RAY Don't expect me to work, don't ex- pect me to worry, I will get there on time il I don't have to hurry. Student Council, 3, Treasurer, Q. ANDERSON, BARBARA BARB 'Tis never too late for lun, my dear, So gather around! ls the crowd all here? Chorus, 4. ANDERSON, ROBERT Bob The marvelswhich hiscamera wrought, I-love to the Belvi pict s brought. Belvi StaH, 3, 4. IWW fl J I APPELGREN, ELDON By his many friends and his hearty smile, We know that he's found that lile's worth while. Nl. l. A., 1, Q, 3, 4, Band, Q, 3, 4, Bel-I-li News, 3. BAUER, BARBARA Barb Pretty, and peppy, lots ol class, Artistic, too, this winsome lass. G. A. A., 1, Q, 3, 4, G. A. A. Social Committee, 3, Band, 1, Q, 3, 4, Volley- ball, 1, Q, 4, Basketball, 1, Q, 4, Class Social Committee 3, Announcement Committee, 4, Spring Revue, 1, 3, 4, Flag Twirling, Q, 3, Candy Girl 3, Bel-I-li News, 3, Class Play Statl. BENSON, LUELLA To be liked by all who know her, ls the compliment we owe her. Aurora I-Iigh School, 1, Chorus, Q, 3, G. A. A., Q, 3. 7, 'wal ALDERMAN, ROBERT Bob Bob left B. l-I. S. with its work and its play, To join the service of the U. S. A, Football, 1, Q, 3, 4. ANDERSON, FLOYD Sometimes a tease, sometimes a joy, An all-around, fun-loving boy. Caledonia I-ligh School, 1, Q, 3, Bas- ketball, 4. ANDREW, BARBARA Barb Smart, and pretty, and witty, too, The world has need ol girls like you. Caledonia I-ligh School, 1, Q, 3, G. A. A., 4, Band, 4, Class Play Staff, Honors. BALENTYNE, GERALD Red With happy heart and hair allame, I-le's studious, and quiet, but not too tame. Basketball, 1, 3, 4, Football, 1, Q, 4, Track, 1, Golf, Q, 3, 4, I-li-Y, Q, 3, 4, Student Council, Q, Ring Committee, 4, HB Club, 4, M. I. A., Q, 3, 4, Archery, 3. BENDER, ELIZABETH Buzzy Her sunny smile and pleasant ways, I-lavel won her hosts of friends and praise. Spring Revue, 1, Queen's Court of Spring Revue, 3, G. A. A., 1, Q, 3,4, G. A. A. Social Committee, Q, Student Council, 1, Booster Queen Candidate, 1, Track Queen, Q, Flag Swinging, Q, 3, Secretary of Class, Q, Class Social Com- mitteh, 3, Vice-President of Class, 4, Clasglplay Stall. . 5 E QERG som, MARIQHA A' Mori Peolvy, 90, Gad pretwt Win I, wi ', arfxmitw. piringevu , 'NCaridy Ciirl, 3, Class tf oci I omrgttee, 4? Ga, . A., 1, Q, ,4,Zecreti:1sQyan,dfreas 'erolG.A.A., 4,'l3ool'ter Wfbeenlabndidate, 3, we et Cgiem :geek , Volleybag 1, gr, 4- g wi' ing, Q, 3, Sass Qu? cuft, 4. - V W' 1 if ,gt , ,J 1 t X if I :ir aff I ,ft vpn BIESTER, KENNETH KennY Sunny and cheerful, and most polite, We think that Kenny's quite all right. Librarian, 3, 4, Class Play Cast, 4. BLACK, HENRY Bud A lad who's steacllast, loyal, and kind, Ancl speaks out straight what's on his mind. F. F. A., Q, 3, 4, Football, Q, 3, 4, B Club, 4, lvl. I. A., 3, 4, National gttlgletic Honor Society, Class Play LG . BLIETZ, JOHN Ne'er a word spoke he that was not needed, But when he spoke, his listeners heeded. M. I. A., Q, 3, 4, Truck, 1, Q, 3, 4. BRAUN, PATRICIA Patty She's a gay and bonnie lass, The merrymaker ol her class. G. A. A., Q, 3, 4, Class Social Com- mittee, 'l, Candy Girl, 3, Spring Revue, 'l, 3, Class Play Cast, 4, Volleyball, Q, 3, 4, Announcement Committee, 4. BROWN, BETTY B She is charming, gay, and pretty, All of these and more is Betty. G. A. A., 'l, Q, 3, 4, O. A. A. Social Committee, 4, Class Social Committee, Q, 4, Sweater Committee, 3, Candy Girl, 3, Flag Swinging, 3, Spring Revue, 'i, 3, Bel-Hi News, 3, Class Play Stall. ' CATOR, CLINTON Swede Clint is a man of athletic fame. As a student, too, we'll remember his name. Class Treasurer, 3, B Club, Q, 3, 4, B Club President, 4, Student Council, 4, Football, 3, 4, Basketball, Q, 3, 4, Track, Q, 3, 4, National Athletic I-lonor Society, Q, 3, 4, Athletic Board of Control, 3. I8 BIGGS, MARGARET She's witty, and pretty, and jolly, and gay. And good at chasing the blues away. Poplar Grove, 'l, Q, 3, Class Play Stall, I-lonors. BLACKMER, VERNON Not too serious, not too gay, But a rare good fellow in every way. F. F. A., 3, 4, lvl. I. A., Q, 3, 4. BRAUN, MAYNARD He never annoyed the teachers, or in any way was bad, Intelligent, and industrious, quite a model was this lad. Track, 3, 4. BROWN, BERNITA She is a auiet, studious lass, Who'll give you a smile whene er you pass. CARLSON, AGNES Agnes is always cheery alnd sunny, And as for a friend, shes really a honey. Spring Revue, 1. CLANIN, WILLIAM Bill Loyal to the Senior class, Thibugh his heart belongs to a junior ass. Basketball, 'l, Q, 3, 4, Football, 'l, Q, Golf, 'l, Q, 3, 4, I-Ii-Y, Q, 3, B Club, Q, 3, 4, Ring Committee, 4, National Athletic Honor Society, Q, 3, 4, Sweater Committee, 3, Student Coun- cil, Q, lvl. I. A., Q, 3, 4, Belvi Stall, 4, Class Social Committee, 'I. COLE, THELMA ln life she cannot fail to rise, A For she does well whate er she tries. CORDRAY, BETTIE A pretty brunette, tidy and neat, Ouiet and nice and awfully sweet. Librarian, 4. CRAWFORD, ANGELINE Angie She has a pleasant way, and sweet, For a good companion, she's hard to beat. G. A. A., Q, 3, 4, Basketball, Q, 3, 4, Volleyball, Q, 3, 4, Spring Revue, 1, 3. X CULVEY, MARGUERITE l-lappy-go-lucky, free from care, Too much trouble is hard to bear. G. A. A., 1, Q, 3, 4, Volleyball, 1, Q, 3, 4, Basketball, 1, Q, 4, Spring Revue, 1, 3, 4, Bel-l-li News, 3, 4, Tumbling, 1, 3, Chorus, 1, Band, Q, 3, 4, Archery, 1, Business Manager of Belel-li News, 4, Basket Shooting Contest, Q, 3, 4, Ouill and Scroll Society, 3, 4, Prom Com- mittee, 3, Co-Business Manager of Belvi, 4. DAVIS, BONITA Bonnie Even her frowns are fairer for, Than the smiles of other maidens are. Spring Revue, 1, 3, 4, Chorus, 1, An- nouncement Committee, 4, Bel-l-li News, 4, Belvi Staff, 4, Librarian, 4, Class Play Cast, 4. DOWNS, RITA lt's nice when a person looks like you, To have not only one, but two. COLYER, MARY l have often heard defended, Little said is soonest mended. Caledonia l-ligh School, 1, Q, 3. COVEY, jOY In search of friends she won't have to go, For she already has plenty, as we all know. Poplar Curove l-ligh School, 1, Q, 3, Band, 4, G. A. A., 4, Play Committee, 4, Class Play Cast, 4, l-lonors. CULVEY, KENNETH Ken A flash upon the football field, Before his drive, opponents yield. FootbaII,1,Q,3,4,M. I.A.,1,Q,3, 4, Track, 1, Q, 3, 4, Secretary of Athletic Board of Control, 4, Secretary of MB Club, 4, Co-Captain of Football Team, 4, National Athletic l-lonor Society. CURRY, HOWARD Full of fun and mischief, too, Doing things he shouldn't do. F. F, A., 3, 4. DOLL, MARGENE When fun is here, she'll never work. When-work is here, she'll never shirk. Band, 1, Q, 3, 4, Chorus, 4, Pianist, 4. DOWNS, ZITA Pretty, and pleasant, and lots of fun, You and your sister are surpassed by none. 19 EI-ILERT, DARLENE A pretty maid, both calm and steady, I-ler willing hands are always ready. ELLIOTT, ILA ANN In the class-room or in the hall, A pleasant smile she has lor all. G. A. A., 3, 4, Librarian, 4, Belvl StaFl, 4, Prom Committee, 3, Variety Show, Q, 3, Class Play Stall. FARINA, BENJAMIN Benny Ol a line physique and handsome lace, On the football Field he sets the pace. Football, Q, 3, National Athletic I-lonor Society, Q, 3, 4, B Club, Q, 3, 4. FITCH, GORDON Quiet and reserved he may appear, But pranks and mischief are ever near. F. F. A., Q, 3, 4. FRY, BARBARA Barb A loyal companion, an excellent friend, A good earnest worker and true to the end. G. A. A., Q, 3, 4, Candy Girl, 3, Bel-I-Ii News, 3, 4, Belvi Stall, 4, Class Social Committee, 1, 4, Student Council, 1, Volleyball, 4, Prom Committee, 3, Class Play Stall. GEORGE, ALEX A man ol learning, prudent, just, A man of courage, lit to trust. lvl. I. A., Q, 3, 4. Q0 EISLER, LORADO She jests, and jokes, and pests, and teases. She changes allections like the breezes. EMANUEL, BETTY With a cheery smile and ne'er a lrown, She's never been known to let us down. Chorus, 3, Librarian, 4, Spring Revue, 3. FELTZ, GERALD Red I-lis hair was of bright and sunny hue, And his disposition matched it too. Basketball, 1, Q, Football, 1, Q, Tennis Q, 3, 4, Nl. I. A., Q, 3, 4, I-li-Y, Q. FLETCHER, WILLIAM Bill I-lis old Model A rattles and creaks, But Bill never rattles, when he talks, he speaks. Chorus, 1, Q, 3, 4, President ol Chorus, 4, F. F. A., Q, 3, 4, Treasurer of F. F. A., 4, Student Council, 4, NI. I. A., Q, 3, 4, National I-lonor Society. GARCIA, JOSELYN Josie Always happy, full ol glee, We wonder what's her recipe. G. A. A., 1, Q, 3, Candy Girl, 3, Bel-I-li News, 4, I-lame Economics Club, 4. GLASS, iessie less jessie can really lead a cheer, She's witty and brainy, too, 'tis clear. Salutatorian, G. A. A., 1, Q, 3, 4, G. A. A. Social Committee, 3, Volley- ball, Q, 3, Basketball, 1, Q, 4, Cheer- leading, 3, 4, Chorus, 1, Librarian, 3, 4, Bel-I-Ii News, 3, 4, Editor ol the Bel-I-li News, 4, Spring Revue, 1, Na- tional I-lonor Society, Class Play Stall. GREENHOW, ALLAN Greenie I might be better if I would, But it's awful lonesome being good. Band, 1, Q, 3, 4, Hi-Y Q, 3, 4, Vice- president of Class, Q, 3, CIGSS SOCIOI Committee, 1, 4, Secretary of M. I. A., Q, M. l. A., Q, 3, 4, Secretary of Student Council, 3, Secretary and Treasurer ol Band, 3, President Ol Band, 4, Belvi, 4, Band Librarian, 3, 4, B Club 4, I-lonors. GUSTAFSON, DOROTHY Gus She is gentle, quiet, and shy, With a glint of mischiel in her eye. Chorus, 3. I-IOLLINGSWORTH, HERMAN Good-natured, he has many a friend, Who wish him happiness without end. Poplar Grove, 1, Q, 3. IOHNSON, LaVERNE Swede All I ask wherever I gow' A car, a girl, and a little dough. Chorus, 1, Q, 3, 4, F. F, A., Q, 3, 4, President ol F. F. A., 4, Announcement Committee, 4, Spring Revue, 3. IUKES, NANCY MAE Nan One who does everything, does it well, Yet likes her lun and is quite a belle. Valedictorian, G. A. A., 1, Q, 3, 4, G. A. A. Social Committee, Q, Volley- ball, Q, 3, 4, Basketball, Q, Basket Shooting, 3, Band, Q, 3, 4, Drum Moj- orette, 1, Q, 3, 4, Student Council, 1, Class Treasurer, 1, Spring Revue, 1, 3, 4, Sweater Committee, 3, Prom Com- mittee, 3, Bel-I-li News, 3, 4, Ring Committee, 4, Belvi Editor, 4, National Honor Society, 3, 4, D. A. R. Award, 4, Class Play StaFl. KLAAS, LESTER Les Les was an ace in sports we know, Now an ace with the air corps - skyward hol Class Secretary, 1, Class Social Com- mitte, 1, Q, 3, Football, 1, Q, 3, 4, Basketball, 1, Q, 3, 4, Track, 3, Tennis, Q, B Club, Q, 3, 4, National Athletic Honor Society, Q, 3, 4, Play Committee, 4, I-li-Y, Q, 3, 4, Class Play Cast, 4. GRIFFETH, PATSY Pat Clever and friendly and quick to smile, She makes this bubble of life worth while. G. A. A., 1, Q, 3, 4, Student Council, Q, Drum Majorette, 1, Q, 3, 4, Cheer- leader, 3, 4, Class Social Committee, 1, 3, Play Committee, 4, Chorus, 1, Volleyball, 1, Q, 3, Candy Girl, 3, Bel-I-li News, 3, 4, Belvi StaFF, 4, Spring Revue, 1, 3, National Honor Society, 3, 4, Prom Committee, 3, Var- iety Show, 1, 3, 4, Class Play Cast, 4, Archery, 1, Q, HENDERSON, SAMUEL Sam He likes to argue and he likes to tease, But he's a good companion and easy to please. Track, 1, Q, 3, 4. HOUDEN, NORA A ring on the Finger is worth two on the phone. No wonder in I-lomemaking classes she shone. G. A. A., 1, Q, 3, 4, President of Home Economics Club, 4, Volleyball, 1, Q, 3, Spring Revue, 1, 3, 4, Class Play Staff, 4. JOHNSON, RICHARD Dick A quiet boy with a charming smile, Who leads his homeroom companions in guile. Reedsburg High School 1, Q. JURY, EARL Worry I shall never know, Even though I older grow. Football, Q, 3, M. I. A., 3, 4, BU Club, 4, Track, 3. LAMB, IAMES jim I-lis friends, they are many, I-lis foes- -are there any? Dixon I-ligh School, 1, Q, F. F. A., 3, 4, President of F. F. A., 4. Q1 LANGREHR, FLOYD I value Science-'none can prize it more, It gives ten thousand motives to adore. Caledonia High School, 1, Q, 3, M. l. A., 4, Band, 4, Honors. LINDER, MERRILL One of Wib's loyal F.F.A.'s His high school work has won much praise. A., 3, 4, M. l, A., Q, 3, 4. LUCAS, MARIAN No matter what there is to do, You'll find this girl both good and true. Chorus, Q, 3, 4, Prom Committee, 3, Librarian, 4. McINTlRE, JACK Mac A ready wit and a ready smile Makes his company most worthwhile. Football, 1, Hi-Y, 4, Basketball, 1, Q, 3, 4, Track, 3, Bel-Hi, 3, Class Social Com- mittee, 4, Prom Committee, 3, M. l. A., 3, Class Play Staff, 4, Variety Show, 1, 4, National Athletic Honor Society, Class Play Staff. MANLEY, CHARLOTTE ln sports Charlotte sure excelled, And everyone's admiration upheld. G. A. A., Q, 3, 4, Home Economics Club, 4, Spring Revue, 1, 3, Basketball, Q, 3, Volleyball, Q, 3, Ballet, Q, 3, Tumbling, Q, Class Play Staff. MENGE, RUTH Her ability does she portray In her kindly, courteous, friendly way. Rockford High School, 1. QQ LEMBKE, MARILYN She is friendly and athletic, Always cheerful and energetic. Basketball, 1, Volleyball, 1, Spring Revue, 1, 3, Chorus, 1, Q, 3, Librarian of Chorus, 3. LONG, MARY An excellent student, and though she looks shy, There's a glint of Irish in her eye. Poplar Grove High School, 1, Q, 3z Band, 4, Honors. McCARRAGHER, DONALD Don He has a horn that he sure can play, He's handsome, popular, and really okay. Ridgeway Wis., 1, Band, Q, 3, 4, Sec- retary of Class, 3, M. I. A., 4, Track, 3, 4, Class Play Staff. MCINTYRE, BETH Sweet tempered, full of fun, and square, 4 With a sunny smile and sunny hair. Poplar Grove High School, 1, Q, 3, Band, 4, Chorus, 4. MATHESON, LAWRENCE Big in stature, big in heart, A right good helper from the start. F. F. A., Q, 3, 4, lvl. l. A., 3, 4- MEYERS, ELAINE Her smile isutoujous gain, And she keeps cheerful all the day. Librarian, 4. MEYERS, RUSSELL Buck I-lis magician tricks excite surprise, At sleight-of-hand, he's really wise. Student Council, 1, Q, 3, 4, E. E. A., Q, 3, Announcement Committee, 4 President of Student Council, 4. MITCHELL, PRISCILLA Mighty sweet, and mighty wise, The fun just twinkles in her eyes. O.A.A., 'l, Q, 3, 4, Bel-I-li News, 3, 4. MORRIS, ADALINE I-lappy-go-lucky, fair, and free, Nothing there is that bothers me, NEWKIRK, JACK A happy, merry, carefree lad, Good-natured, he can make you glad. lvi.I.A., Q, 3, 4, Football, Q, 3. PAYNE, ALICE Although at a glance she may appear quiet, Fun and good times are part of her diet. Ci. A. A., 'l, Q, 3, 4, Chorus, Q, 3, 4, Spring Revue, 'l, Treasurer of Chorus, 4, I-Iome Economics Club, 4. PRITCI-IARD, JUNE As pretty and sunny as her name, She's left her mark in this I-lall of Fame. Spring Revue, 3. MILLER, BEVERLEY Bev Itall this learning weren'tsuch ci bore, Perhaps l d study a little more. G, A A., 3, 4, candy om, 3, chow, ,li Prom Committee, 3, Basketball, 1, Swine Revue, 1, 3, 4, Class Play Staff, 4, MORGAN, JUNIOR Hjunien I-le's popular with everyone, And always ready for some fun. Plankin I-Iigh School, 'l, Q, Football, 3, 4, Basketball, 3, 4, National Ath- letic I-lonor Society 4. NELSON, HAROLD Life is a jest and all show it, I thought so once, but now l know it. M. I, A., Q, 3, 4, OAKLEY, DARLENE Easy going, fair, vivacious, Possessing a charm that is most gracious. Spring Revue, I PETERSON, IOSEPHINE Pete A laughing girl without grief or care, We'll always know her by her fair hair. RASMUSSEN, AVON Vonny School may a place of learning be, And still afford good times for me. Spring Revue, 'l, G. A. A., 'l, Q, 3, 4, Queenfs Court of Spring Revue, 3, Volleyball, Q, 3, 4, Candy Ciirl, 3, Class Play Staff. Q3 RAY, ROBERT Bob Whenever fun and studies clash, Let studies goto smash, M, l. A., Q, 3, 4, Basketball, Q, 4, Ring Committee, 4. RENNIE, VIOLET Vi This little maid with eyes of blue, ls Full of pep and intellect, too. Basketball, 1, Q, 4, Volleyball, 1, Q, 3, 4, G. A. A., 1, Q, 3, 4, President of G. A. A., 4, Bel-l-li News, 3, 4, Band, 1, Q, 3, 4, Secretary of Band, 4, Ring Committee, 4, Belvi, 4, Librarian, 3, 4, Ouill 84 Scroll Society, 3, 4, Student Council, 1, Candy Girl, 3, Archery, 1, Spring Revue, 1, 3, Prom Committee, 3, Class Play Cast, 4. SCHAFMAN, DORIS l-ler eyes were stars oi twilight Fair. Like twilight, too, her dusky hair. SCOTT, IRENE Scotty A right good lassie through and through, l-ler merits, are many, her faults are Few, l-lome Economics Club, 4, Spring Revue, 1 SPEARING, LOUISE Ouiet, unassuming, and sweet, She's of the kind that's hard to beat. Spring Revue, 1, Prom Committee, 3, Belvi Staff, 4. STIEG, BETTY Betty has surely Followed the advice, That it's nice to be natural ii you're naturally nice. G. A. A., 3, 4, Volleyball, Q, 3, 4, Librarian, 4, Memorial Committee 4, Bel-l-li News, 4, Belvi Start, 4, Spring Revue, 1, 3. Q4 REDNER, jAMES jim l-le has two eyes, each bright as a bean, And a Freckled nose that grew in between. F. F. A., 3, 4. ROSENE, DOROTHY Shelsays much seldom, it can be seen, Shes sweet and smart, with a way serene. Abraham Lincoln junior l-ligh, 1, Librarian, 4, Belvi Staff, 4. SCHWEBKE, MARjORlE Margie She seems to be Forever on the run, And ready for all kinds of sport and fun. Volleyball, 1, 3, 4, Spring Revue, 1, G. A. A., 1, , 3, 4, Vice-President oi l-lome Economics Club, 4, SISSON, STUART i'Stu A basketball man, a football man, And last of all, a ladies' man. Basketball, 1, Q, 3, 4, Football, 1, Q, 3, 4, Track, Q, 3, 4, Student Council, Q, 3, Vice President of Student Council, 3, l-li-Y, Q, 3, 4, Class Treasurer, 4, Sec- retary and Treasurer of l-li-Y, 4, B Club, Q, 3, 4, Treasurer of B Club, 3, 4, National Athletic l-lonor Society, Q, 3, 4, Athletic Board of Control, 3, 4, Class Vice-President, 1, Class Pres- ident, Q, 3, M. l, A., Q, 3, 4, Class Play Cast, 4. SPOONER, GORDON Gord We've often danced to the rhythm he sets, When he beats the drums, in the the groove he gets. Band, 1, Q, 3, 4, Vice-President of BClnd, 4, A., Q, 3, 4, I-Ii-Y, Q, 3, 4, President of l-li-Y, 4, B Club, 3, 4, Basketball Manager, 3, 4, Play Com- mittee, 4. SWAIL, DOLORES Tee-ds Life is short and so is she, Always jolly and carefree. Band, 1, Q, 3, 4, Announcement Com' mittee, 4, Librarian, 4. 3 X. 4 it Ml r iv' Q .K ' . ,I . - 1 W v rs 0, TAYLO , DAN Danny Dann ' a star athlete Owl-lis bldgketball record Is hard to beat, Football, Q, 3, 4, Basketball, Q, 3, 4i National Athletic Honor SocietY- TRIPP, RAYMOND ROY Gentlemen prefer blondes, they say and yet, Could it be l'm not a gentleman? lll stick to my brunette. Poplar Grove, 1, Q, 3, Basketlvilllf 4f Track, 4, Football, 4, Memorial Com- mittee, 4, National Athletic Honor Society. WAINSCOTT, IANE Not very tall, in fact, auite small, But pretty and peppy and liked by all. Kewanee High School, 1, Durand High School, Q, 3, G. A. A., 4, Play Committee, 4, Ballet, 4, Band, 4, Class Play Staff, Honors. WILDER, KATHERINE 'AKQYH OI her, many nice things are whisper- ed about, But the one we like best is 'lShe's sure a good scout. Eliott High School, 1, Q, 3. WORDEN, MARY JANE Toot As sweet a girl as can be found, A genuine pal all around. G. A. A., 1, Q, 3, 4, G. A. A. Social Committee, 4, Volleyball, 1, Q, 3, 4, Spring Revue, 1, 3, 4, Librarian, 4, Class Secretary, 4, Bel-Hi News, 3, 4, Belvi Staff, 4, Candy Girl, 3, Prom Com- mittee, 3, Basketball, 4, Class Play Staff. YATES, AVIS Fun comes First, and work trails after. Nothing is such fun as laughter. G.A.A.,1,Q,3,4,Band,1,Q, 3,4, Volleyball, 1, Basketball, 1, Spring Revue, 3. , 341' ff TRIPP, MARY jANE Trippy A lot of giggles, a lot of chaff, Trust Trippy to make you laugh. Spring Revue, 1, Candy Girl, 3, Class Play, Cast, 4, Volleyball, Q, 3, G. A, A. 3, 4, Minstrel Show, 3, 4. TURNER, BETTY Her twinkling eyes and sunny smile, Would any manly heart beguile. G. A. A., 3, 4, Class Social Committee, Q, 3, 4, Candy Girl, 3, Spring Revue, 1, 3, Oueen's Court of Spring Revue, 3, Class Play Stall. WIDELL, ALICE With a sunny smile and a happy way, She always has plenty ol' time to play. Spring Revue, 3, Ring Committee, 4. WINNE, CLIFFORD CUFF Laugh, and the world joins in the race. Don't frown! lt only wrinkles your face. Poplar Grove, 1, Q, 3, Basketball, 4, Track 4. WRIGHT, ROBERT Bob Handsome, athletic, popular, bright, A good all-around fellow- -that's Wrightl Class President, 1, 4, Band, 1, Qi Student Council, 1, 4, Hi-Y, Q, 3, 4, B Club, 1, Q, 3, 4, Class Social Committee, Q, 3, Basketball, 1, Q, 3, 4, Football, 1, Q, 3, 4, Track, 1, Q, 3, National Athletic Honor Society, Q, 3, 4, Mantle, 3, Class Play Cast, 4, National Honor Society, 4. YOUNG, DAWN I steer auite clear of things called books, Studying too hard might spoil my looks. Candy Girl, 3, G. A. A., 3, 4, Spring Revue, 1, Class Play Staff, 4. Q5 Ai Graduation Time The junior-Senior Prom is always the big event of the social season. Qurs was truly a gala atlair, a South American Fiesta scene with a brick-walled garden topped by pots ol brilliant geraniums. The colorful murals, gaily-striped awnings, salt glow oi picturesque street lights, and the dull gleam ol llickering candles added to the old-world charm. Last yearis juniors whose hard worlc made the prom a success were Barb Bauer, Patsy Griileth, Les lflaas, lVlary jane Tripp, Betty Turner, and Bob Wright. Three highlights of the graduation season are the presentation ol the lVlantle and the announcement of the valedictorian and salutatorian. Each year the Mantle is presented at Class Day to some junior who has been selected on the basis ol being the most outstanding all-around student in regard to character, service, scholarship, and leadership. Last year, Bob Wright received this highest of all honors which a junior may receive. ln addition to having the highest scholastic averages in the Class of '43, Nancy ,lulces and jessie Glass, this year's valedictorian and salutatorian, have been outstanding leaders in school lile. The class is proud and happy to have these highest honors fall on such popular, active, and well-rounded members. Valedictorian Mantle Salutatorian Nancy jukes Bob Wright Jessie Glass K, jrlff' junior Officers: Albert Johnson, secretary, Anne Duenbostle, president, Beth Engelson, treasurer, Laurence Dowling, vice- president The Class of ,44 We now present the junior class-peppy, intelligent, and versatile. The cheerful group pictured above are the class officers, and guided by them, the juniors have had a very successful year. War-time conditions made the sale of candy less profitable than usual this year. The candy girls started out ambitiously enough, but soon found that they had time on their hands, as shortage in sugar made it impos- sible for dealers to supply the girls with enough candy bars to talce care of the demand. More than one sweet tooth ached in vain during the year when its owner saw on the candy counter-only coughdropsl Because the armed forces required large supplies of chewing gum, teachers were gladdened and students were saddened by the scarcity of that product. The paper and pencil business thrived as usual. glean DeWane acted as distributor this year. There were a few changes here too. The blue covers on the paper paclcs went to war, as a certain advertiser would say, and pencil erasers were streamlined to conserve rubber. At the Booster Carnival this year, the juniors brolce tradition and elected the junior queen, Bernice Kiefer, as Carnival Queen by selling almost twenty thousand dollars worth of bonds. The junicrs also brolce another tradition and ordered their rings this year instead of ing nti hey were seniors. The rings cfosen were oval in a choice of red, blue, onyx or gold with i cre . I n n n 1 . , .,. Je-lil! Sevfbine, 5dDgfH,GI'TJ 'pencil Qlesgi 'V Sweater Committee: Barbara Porter, Ralph eterS, Nancy Laing, l-larold l-lyser, Joanne Marshall. Q7 Leading Magazine Salesmen: Mildred Hall, Jean Lucas, lda Smith, and Muriel Dunbar. High Magazine Salesmen: lvan Johans- son, Jean Kolar, Ed Foley, Doris Falconer, Joanne Marshall, Gerry Gorman, Dave Greet, Burton Wright, Anne Duenbostle. Estelle, Phyllis, Marjorie, Gloria, and Joanne demonstrate how they sell candy. Four Highest Candy Salesmen: Gloria Reese, Phyllis Drilling, Marjorie Abraham, and Estelle Buell. Beth and Anne. Candy Ciirls: Front Row: Marjorie Shattuck, Virginia Huntress. Back Row: Bernice Kiefer, Ellen McNeil, Joyce Kinreed, Nancy Laing, Esther Anderson, Jean DeWane. More Candy Girls: Betty Bruyn, Beverly Fairgrieves, Beth Bryan, Jean Berg, Virginia Frank, Betty Mickey, Lois Clements. Still More Candy Girls: Anne Duenbostle, Susan Bergeson, Beth Engelson, Joyce Foster, lda Smith, Betty Thomas, Juanita Jones. Ring Committee: Bob Burrows, Marjorie Abraham, Jason Law, Ellen McNeil Cchairmanl, Bill Jacobs, Betty Bruyn, Jean DeWane. School was almost suspended while the juniors argued about their class sweaters. At last, however, the decision was made in lavor of a royal blue with white numerals, and when the new sweaters arrived, everyone was happyl Hard-working at studies as well as ambitious in class activities, the juniors had a higher number on the honor roll than any other class. Heading the class scholastically were Susan Bergeson, Virginia Britton, Anne Duenbostle, Doris Falconer, Virginia Frank, Ralph l-latlfenden, Bernice Kiefer, Nancy Laing, Jason Law, Joanne Marshall, Barbara Porter, Mitzi Porter, Marjorie Shattuck, and Burton Wright. For the Variety Show the juniors presented a clever skit, Hlhe Horrors ol Modern Lilen. The cast included Esther Mae Anderson, Marjorie Abraham, Susan Bergeson, Beverly Burt, Joyce Dreeke, Ed Foley, lvan Johansson, Juanita Jones, Albert Johnson, Bernice Kiefer, Nancy Laing, Ralph Peters, Marjorie Shattuck, Carson De Jarnatt, and Burton Wright. Taken all in all, the juniors had a very busy and successful year under the guidance oi their clever sponsors Miss Blackburn and Miss Force. We novv present the Class of '44. Q8 Marjorie Abraham A 1 V 5- vp , 1 g Cieor e Ambler - 'F -f Q -' W r N' - -- Esther Adndjrsoriq d H - A , r erson is L, LV k,r, K V . if 'ka E its O on llfivian Armbruster F5 ' K? L :4 fx' 2 Jeanne Berg Susan Bergeson Ermine Biester Eloise Brehmer Richard Briggs Virginia Britton Betty Bruyn Roger Brenz Beth Bryan Charles Buker Robert Burrows Beverly Burt Estelle Buell Colleen Clements june Crawford Jack Curtis Robert Curtis Lois Clements Louise Darley Carson Dejarnatt Lawrence Dowling Joyce Dreelce l-larry Davey Phyllis Drilling Muriel Dunbar Beth Engelson Anne Duenbostle Beverly Fairgrieves Doris Falconer joyce Foster Virginia Frank .luanita Gilman Edward Foley Edward Glass Norman Glass 1 Q, ! F iiss Nr , , 'F' 1 'B Donna Gorham Gerry Gorman David John Gustafson jack l-lovve Greet Robert Grimes Robert Grothman Ralph l-laltendon Mildred l-lall Glyndon l-lammond Robert l-lulstedt Virginia l-luntress lvan johansson l-larold l-lyser Lois l-lawkey William Jacobs Albert johnson Betty Johnson Gordon Keast ,luanita ,lanes Rougene Kanzler Bernice Kiefer joyce Kinreed Nancy Laing Ruth Larson ,lean Kolar Donald Konsdorf jason Law Evelyn Luce Wilbert Luce Ellen McNeil Bill Law Jean Lucas Gabriel McConnell Rosella McCormick Kathleen McCoy ,loanne Marshall Roger Marshall Dolly Michel Betty Mickey Darwin Miller Kenneth Morehead Frederick Morse Ernie Mowers Robert Marley Mary Murowski Robert Renticotl Ralph Peters Shirley Peterson Barbara Rorter Mitzi Porter Nancy Porter kleanne Royer Bernard Ramsey S 1' Gloria Reese Lorraine Reser Audrey Richardson Carl Roach Dick Sager Charlotte Sawyer Marian Schauer Robert Schoeoski Roberta Schrader Marrorie Shattuck Ethel Shall Barbara Silyius Barbara Smith lcla Smith Robert Smith l-lelen Strawn Louise Sutton Betty Thomas Delmar lielkemeier Lorrayne Vandewalker Lora Van Vleet Albert Weeks Florence Wlheelei' Barton Wright at VA I Wi ll . -1 , IW as-S. thr- in.. FM. It if if f' M tg. . ,qu .K an-N ,W W 'seg ,gr-'i t rl Pliytliiff, I ' - t SC 1 sz -we -X tits .f.. vm . r if t. gg . if tr. fa g ft 9' wg, iw xg r 1 X, 1 f 1 ,B n if! 15 N, S.- .....t In ight f ,... 1 WJ r ' ' xv i X W 5' VA A it? ii wa. t ff! rt W' T ,J .i T Class Officers: Lyons Meyers, vice-president, Kenneth Foster, secretary, Lois Feltz, treasurer. Seated, Kenneth Miles, president. The Class of ,45 This last fall, the Class of '45 returned to B.i-TS. with feelings quite different from the surge of panic and bashfulness which had overwhelmed them on the preceding year. They were now 'sophisticated sophomores . Early in the fall, they chose their class officers, Kenny Miles, Lyons Meyers, Kenny Foster, and Lois Feltz. Throughout the year, their faculty advisors were Miss Fairchild and Miss Plagge. At the time of the Victory Carnival, sponsored by the Student Council, they selected jane l-louston as their Queen. As home-room gewpresentatives to the council, they chose Don Bender, Lois Feltz, Marcia Laing, Betty Qalqley, and john ores. The sophomores proved themselves to be an up and coming class scholastically, and the end of the first semester found them sharing honors with the juniors in having the largest number on the honor-roll. Sophomores who earned this honor were: joyce Bohr, Edward Day, Lois Feltz, Lila Glass, Nellie l-lolmes, jane Houston, Marcia Laing, Marilyn McKern, Kenneth Miles, Margaret Nord, Marguerite Schlottman, john Shores, and Kenneth Swanson. Pete Kelley earned the gratitude of the Belvi staff by assisting with the photography. Pete did fine wcrlt, was always willing to carry out his assignments, and we appreciate his assistance. The Class of '45 has more than its share of rising athletes. Cn the football field, Don Bender, Ed Curtis, Ray f-liclcs, Lyons Meyers, and Charles Sellers gave promise of being powerful antagonists in the future. Cn the baslcetball floor, Don Bender, paul Caldwell, john Cormie, Ray l'liclcs, Lyons Meyers, Dick Penticoff, Art Pundt, jaclc Voorhies, and Charles Sellers came to the fore with ability which should develop into good varsity material. Social Committee: Standing: Lyons Meyers, Earl Morgan, Rolf Wainscott, james Walker, Betty Oakley. Seated, Betty 32 Luclcow, chairman. At the Variety Show in March, the sophomores presented, ul-lexs My l-lusbandll' Actors in the hilarious mockfweddina were: Kenny lVliles, Bette Kahler, Lorraine l-lauth, Dick Penticotl, Berkeley Duncan, jimmy Balentyne, Betty Luckaw, Charmeine Whitehead, joyce Bahr, lVlarcia Laing, Emmalou Barnes, Lila Glass, Roll Wainscott, Lucinda joiner, jane l-louston, Chuck Leonard, and Don Bender. lhus reads the record ol the activities ol the sophomore class during the past year, And here they arel Dorothy Adams john Anderson r joyce Bahr Corleta Baker james Balentyne Emmalou Barnes joyce Barnes R Helen Barr Donald Bender Roy Bender Robert Bergman jack Binninaer john Brady William Bremmer Eranklin Bruns Paul Caldwell Audrey Campbell fs J- jennie Carlson Artis Chaqmbers janet C apman , , Glenn Cohoon A jx' Gordon Copas Grace Copas john Cormie Kelly Cunningham Paul Curry Edward Curtis Margaret Countryman gf Edward Day Roselyn Degner jean DeWane Donald Dihford james Dishman Berkeley Duncan 'tm Eunice Eckman Kenneth Ekman Lois Erickson Shirley Eairgrieyes Lois Eeltz Edward Fischer Kenneth Foster Donald Eowler Darlene Erint Charlotte Gallagher Gerald Gates Frank Gay jane Gibbs Lila Gloss Betty Lou Grysen 33 Marilyn Gustafson Lorraine Hall Beverly Hamblett Lorraine Hauth Lyle Hauth Barbara Hawkins Beyerly Helligas Gila Henning Raymond Hiclcs Nellie Holmes jane Houston Phyllis Hulstedt Violet Hyser Marlin Johnson Lucinda Joiner Bette Kahler Catherine Kaiser Darlene Kaltenbach William Keating Peter Kelly llene Ketelhut Marilyn Kizer Mary Irene Klaas Margaret Kling Gertrude Koch Audrey Koch Marcia Laing Mylrae Lane Lawrence Lanning William Larson Charles Leonard Barbara Liblce Audrey Linder Sally Ann Lou Audrey Luce Betty Luckow Daisy Belle McElroy Marilyn McKern Robert McKibbon Dan Mallet Roloerta Manley Dale Manson Floyd Meyers Lyons Meyers Kenneth Miles Earl Morgan Adelbert Moore slack Moore Kathleen Moore Alice Morris Myrtle Mundy Donald Nelson Bernadine Neyel Margaret Nord Betty Oakley Geraldine Calcley 34 Richard Renticoll Robert Peters Darlene Peterson joseph Rettey Arthur Rundt Ronald Ray Marian Rennie Donald Reset Stanley Revolinski Lorraine Reynolds john Richardson Richard Schiltz Marguerite Schlottman Gloria Schmidt Russell Schrader Clara Schultz Marilyn Schvvebke Ruby Schvveblce Charles Sellers jack Sexauer Frances Shawvan john Shores Betty Short Allen Silver Anita Smith Dean Smith Elaine Smith Eugene Snider Mary Stevens Eunice Stieg Robert Strom Billy Summers Darlene Sunden David Sunden Gloria Svvail Kenneth Swanson Marilyn Svvanson Norma Swanson Grace 'lurnure jaclc Voorhies Rolf Wainscott james Walker Alberta Walley Erhelmae Walter Marne Weber Edna Weeks Dorothy Whalen Mary Wheeler Priscilla Wheeler Rhyllis White Charmeine Whitehead Robert Whitney l-larold Willard Floy May Williams Romona Wilson jeanne Zimmer ..n. ei ,, ,.,, we . Q-S 1 Am- W, -V- Q sf xt ,fr 5 iiii : 9 5557 Q55 .T We If rs , 5 W exit Q EEE? . Y we S 'X MXH :Elgin , gi 1 Q S Q. is W sifs it 1 s -we 1. 1 R. S 'Er ' Q N WS ,.i,- ,- ,f.,1tf3, .Q-is. . Nfl' sw- f, rw A ,,.,,.,s.fM,5g2vf- --t Miz., sg vr4f-12sw-':- iv 4 1 x . Y 1 - , l err E: rs.,-s i iinzzaxsstai Ss's1f1,11.-r-1, Q 1- 1 3 iiirxf 1 ,iw wa, N, -L , FY. if -use .. ab , i o X r Q if N X .. y, , is L s it Q5 if' fl iff ' -.'-,'f+'f Y f:-, -f- f.-, ,K ,- Q, 453,11 - 1 il , sm., 'W' rx We , ff A , 53. f . fi asf. V, 1.-sw if fi L x f-if w. 5 r V I,J ' -,,,J . rw, 5 1 i ill S I lg z. -I it iff- I sm z 1 Class Officers: Ray Engelson, president, Edward Wright, vice-president, Shirley Reynolds, secretary, Roger Wright, treasurer. The Class of '46 ln the lall ol 1942, B.l'l,S. welcomea its largest class ol freshmen, one-hundred and sixty-seven strong. They loolced bashlul and scared, and they asltea the same old questions, Do l sit in a ditlerent seat during each study-hall? Where is the gym?',, l'low can l get a library slip'?', The Freshmen, however, soon found themselves and began to build up a line reputation lor themselves. They entered into the scrap drive in the Fall with energy, and some ol the older classes were surprised at the pep and industry which the freshmen displayed. Cl course, they were properly initiated. lhe Student Council saw to that. Some startling scenes tool4 place one morning in October in the assembly room of Bl-l.S. Students roared to see ,less Lobaell, Bob Wait, Bob Fill, John Dykeman and Dar Grirleth dancing-no, not witha lair maiden, as you might expect of these dashing Lochinvars-but with brooms in gala attirel The popular Wright twins, Eddie and Bog would have put Walter Raleigh to shame by the courtly way in whfgchhthiy placed paper under the Feet of the pretty Nelson twins, Bernita and Juanita, as the four circled the stu y- a . Shrielts of laughter greeted the ever-popular marshmallow grabbing contest. Beth Davey and Kenny Smith chewed on a string with a marshmallow in the center, racing with the other team, Peggy Welcher, and Ken Schultz. As heads came closer together, the student body was practically in hysterics to see the outcomel Pictured below was another popular number. l-lugh McCoy anal Mary Agnes Bicl4sler had a little race to see who could Feed the other a dish ol ice-cream the most auicltly. For the Booster Carnival, the Freshmen elected Trudy Lampert as their queen, The class again showed their co-operation, loyalty, and industry by the Fine way in which they supported their candidate. At the Variety Show, the Freshmen worlted up a clever number, UYou're ln The Army Nowln Two twin soldiers, Cl2oger and Ed Wrightl who had led a life of leisure at home, get into dirliculties when they face Freshman Social Committee: l-lelen Anderson, Barbara Berg, Gene Taylor, Trudy Lampert, Gene Aiken, and Dick Buker. l-lugh and Mary Agnes are initiated! 36 i some ol the problems ol the soldiers of today, Alter peeling their share of potatoes, however, they iinally develop into great soldiers, Qther members ol the cast were: Murray Quincer, Ed N'Vright, Roger Wright, Bernard Berman, Karl Rappleye, Darwin Cooper, Gail Glass, Lal2ue l-lollembeal4, George Kollias, l-lugh McCoy, Beth Davev, Barbara Berg, Mary Biclqsler, l-lelen Anderson, Barbara Rudd, joan Vifoltl, Trudy Lampert, lnez lohansson, Caroline Cleveland, Patricia Martin, Darwin Gritleth, Audrey Burton. The freshman class is malcing a line record scholastically, also. Eight Freshmen had so lar adjusted themselves to high school that they were able to malce the First semester honor-roll, a signal honor. They are: Marguerite Welghgr, Hugh McCoy, Darwin Cooper, Roger Wright, Lowell Berg, and Mary Agnes Bicltsler. Such is the record which the freshman class, sponsored by Miss Burstatte and Miss McCord, has made during their one short year in Bl-LS. And here are their happy tacesl oiudys Agemtiiv , .. N r ,, : 1 z g L A' J A ms K W Q ,. .,: - Q r ,V VR 2 .. T 5 r . . V m y Frames Anderson i C 'IEW Helen Anderson A, ii,i.i N f v' p V , . H N L I Richard Anderson rr fr u - ,.'- Af, ' ..f' t 'A' r Wendell Anderson F. A If Lester Aten Lucille Behnke Barbara Berg Lowell Berg Eleanor Bergmann Bernard Berman Mary Bicksler Doris Blake Betty Lou Bordvvell Donna ,lean Brehmer Betty Britton Earl Broclcman Betty Brolin Esther Brovvn Barbara Bruce Ruth Buclclin Diclc Bulcer Shirley Burroughs Verbin Burt 5 Audrey Burton Bruce Burton 5 it, Dsrotlrm Qitz A , ' 't i ' 3 E. -. A ona aito i ' A W i A- . , 5. I A Donald Carlson - Ng gi 1 H , Q Q Q 5 gg, . , 15? Q Frances Carlson Q- ' ',,.2f ? ff . L , , g i is Merlin Carlson A p A ,zu N ,,, r rg Y' f , t 5 -i', V- -'i. i rm , Carolyn Cleveland 5 f V ' g g f M r Darwin Cooper ' ' A rg rf 9 Frances Countryman Q Ramona Court 1 .rf 3 Maynard Curry fa P T' -Q, Beth Davey -15 ' lna Deklarnatt ,Q lna Detiavergne A , ljf5,Q Q OU Om 1 r s D G D 9' W john Dykeman 1 y I Van Eclfroad A Q. My M ' Q R ' L: , r 3. Ray Engelson iw , ' wi-,st W -'V, in ' 5 I 'H Adelaide Farina F ' 3' 'lf t- - . ' 'Q ' Robert nil ' -tr er A, .. filth ' ' i' r L 4 i , - L, Ruth Fischer M 'L' MX. A ,f fi, A ' A A' Qi iff ff? Celestia Fitch X, q - 'iii Stiff, -C E 37 3. - QA i V I is ' X J F A l 5 3 N ,, 1 . 1 1 f' ' I .. 1. i 1 l P I ' i ! 1 -QQ.: 5 1 S' A - A ,r A Q A, Q Q, 5: l zv ,.V: Mm W,VA,A L. 'A rf ,m.L i ii i ,U ,i -Vivian istp vqr i gt 4 K ,f?sL::fisfg ' 2: fi gk ,, , ,W .Q - i w ' 'i f f' E 2 g g.. is y ,,k, P9 i 'i15ftst Q 53 3 1,5 H 1 . L kt if we :ff . - If X ffm 'vir?'?'fw. at R' , Q if ' C V' ' Q. gi' V ggi N.-ta, , ' 5 K I Q an 5 F , s 54, , , Q, grn' Q its Barbara Gates Gail Glass Betty Glass Elmer Gorham David Grady Shirley Graham Charles Graves Darwin Grilleth Helen Grimm Betty Grosvenor Patricia Grunewald Albert Hallgren Delila Hartman Pauline Hawkey judith Hawkins Rowena Hays Helen Hemmens Marjorie Henk La Rue Hollembealc Lois Holtlretter Marilyn Hoole Charles Horton Mary Hulstrom Merle Huntington Wilma Hyden Inez slohansson Betty Jean Johnson Genevieve johnson Paul Kaschub jeanne Kelley Beverly Kiltz Keith Knauss Alice Knutson George Kollias Ardell Krebsback Shirley Kunde Trudy Lampert Audrey Lang Donald Larson George Lawler Charles Leaich Donald Leggett Roberta Lembke Jess Lobdell Betty Love Vlunior Love Kenneth Love Jeannette McCabe Hugh McCoy Francis McElroy Rosemary McKeOwn jeanne McClanahan Marilyn Mack Donald Maitland Dennis Martin Patricia Martin Shirley Mason LaVerne Matheson Diane Mau Robert Meclcley Faith Michel Alice joan Mickey Joseph Miles Frances Morehead l-larriet Morgan john Mundy Franklin Murovvski Bernita Nelson juanita Nelson james Newman l-lelen Null Elaine Q'Connel Richard Patrick Phyllis Paulson Don Peters Helen Peters Lucille Peterson Rex Porter Murray Quincer Karl Rappleye Mary Reichardt Shirley Reynolds Ramona Roach Arthur Rubert Doris Rubert Barbara Rudd Bob Sager Marion Schindler Thomas Shoepski l-loward Schumacher Kenneth Schult Merrill Schvvebke Marie Shook Virgil Shook Kenneth Smith Laurence Smith Donna Steinke Mary Sueltmann Lucille Taylor Melvin Taylor Nona Taylor Pearl Thornton Madlyn lice Margaret 'lielkemeier Genevieve Voorhies Robert Wait Gertrude Walberg Marion Agnes Ward Russell Webster Marguerite Welcher Clara Welin Betty Wenzel Lorenzo Whitney Barbara Widell Margaret Wilcox Maxine Williams Shirley Williams joan Wolff Barbara Wooster Ed Wright Roger Wright Richard Wych Myrtle Wylde 1565, Aw LP x k i QR' .. Nl r 5 YQ g l ti-'fi P '-' rrrri L b it . rnri is i L . sr rrtr F '-ix ' if fl - -, A ' 1 g 'iriffr . ts- ' a , ' 'ffi ,L W I , , r ' 'H TE'5f'- J M54 .5 -f i.'5P'Tf. '.-' ',PP fy? sg i n A y M P '11 'r-. . fm tw rtt - V rx V r r ,E X Lk wwf... tes: EL mn.. . . 4:21, as ttmugr. - ff, m4...,, j.. -Vw'-...1 ww. 50 in in 4 PE' Q' if -Q 1--f ' , avail t W. as ' . ,S-.JM ,K 2292287 ,1.:3..,11 .fx rx: 1-rv A l B. H. S. Prepares for AGRKULTURE. It you want to see a beehive of industry, drop in sometime to the Ag worl4house in baclc of the high school. Ag students, this year, have built hog-feeders, hog-houses, chicken-brooders, and a truclc- box, have butchered on several occasions, have vaccinated animals, and have pruned trees, acting on the theory that one learns to do by doing. During class time, they have seen and discussed movies on such topics as cattle diseases, hog sanitation, and tractors. They use supplementary textbooks and study government bulletins on such subjects as balanced rationing, weeds, and care of young animals. The Belvidere Agri- Agriculture department was selected by the state vocational department for its superior worl4, and Mi. Hoff- man was asked by them to write a detailed report of his work for the federal department of education. AERO- NAUTICS. Thirty-five students registered last fall with Mr. Mong, licensed pilot, as the instructor for aero- nautics. The four main divisions of the course are the study of aerodynamics, avigation,meteoroiogy, and engine maintainance and safeguards. Students by taking this course, may shorten their period of army training as air cadets by at least three months. ln june, students may voluntarily tal4e a government C.A.A. fcivil Aeronautic Authorityb examination and qualify for all of the ground vvorl4 required for their private pilotis license. After the war, the need for trained personnel will be great both in the air and on the ground. The earth is realizing the shrinlcing of distances in terms of time. As a result new air routes will undoubtedly be formed which will malte it possible for persons or freight to be sent anywhere on the earth's surface in forty-eight hours. Closer international co-operation will result. The air age is definitely herel ART. This year's art class of twenty-two students, under Miss Stevens, have used their time well and developed their talent through the mediums of challc, tempera, and clay. War inspired several of the works, the most outstand- ing being, UNO Manis l.andn and Hcommandos Attaclcingu by Danny Taylor, 'iparatroopers Descendingn by Norman Glass, Charging Tanks by Katherine Wilder, Hi2escue of Sailors by john Gustafson, 'Ship- wreclc' by James Redner Hparatroopers Landing by Russell Webster, and a naval recruiting poster by Doris Schafman. ln addition, in his clay modelling, Maynard Braun made a very clever sur-realistic Hitler. We believe that art classes are important-that we should develop the cultural as well as the practical, and that in our zeal for the latter, we must not neglect our art, poetry, and music. 40 this Changing VV0rId! CHEMISTRY. Modern vvartare is dependent upon the chemist tor metals, explosives, medicines, high-octane gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, and a host ot other products. Underlying the manufacture ot any of these substances are certain fundamental chemical changes vvhich can be learned in high school chemistry. An understanding ot these changes plus the ability to handle apparatus enables the student vvho completes a year of high school chemistry to aid in vvar Work by doing certain kinds ot analysis. Students learning chemistry today vvill be able to contribute to, or at least appreciate, some oi the marvels oi chemical engineering which will make the lite ot tomorrovv so abundant. COMMERCE. The First year short-hand course has been ac- celerated to prepare some ot the students to Work in the tield this summer. Salesmanship students are being prepared to help local business as part-time help during the year. Advanced typing students have assisted the Red Cross in preparing ci list ot Boone County's rural population, have aided commercial organizations in doing duplicating vvork because ot vvartime shortages in help, and have made a special study oi letter Forms used by the Army and the Navy. junior Business students aided the Chamber ot Commerce in collecting vital statistics oi Belvidere business each month. ENGLISH. In composition classes, the War was stressed by citing such theme topics as How the War I-las Attected Me 'Khflaking America Strongfl 'lpost-War planningf, etc. Literary selections were discussed From the angles ot patriotism and democratic ideals, Current magazines were read and discussed in class in an ettort to encourage thinking about modern problems, to foster an appreciation of the contemporary literature enjoyed bv an adult reading public and to acquaint students vvith a selected number ot the better magazines. HISTORY. Never betore has history played such an important role in the curriculum. The history department has emphasized current vvorld attairs and the study ot problems on the home tront as well as on the Foreign tront. At every opportunity, problems ot the war ettort are discussed, propaganda and rumors are analyzed, and patriotism is made a port ot the course. Panel discussions are held on such thought-stimulating problems as Ml2elations ot Air Transportation to post-War Taritt Problemsn. Map study became more vital this year as American history leaped its boundaries and tar-ohf, comparatively little-knovvn countries were blazoned in headlines. 41 r fl? 0 1 Sf 3:55 B. H. S. Prepares for HOMEMAKING. During the year, the l-lomemalcing department has adapted itself to present-day problems. Much attention has been given to planning meals for the day according to the government nutrition yardsticlc and to working with recipes using unrationed foods. The girls made very appetizing sugarless pies and caltes and learned to malte such variety meat dishes as liver loaf and stuffed heart. They made a special study of present buying problems. Girls, impressed with the necessity of taking better care of clothes and equipment, learned the correct way to darn and to patch. Girls were encouraged to remodel garments, and one girl made herself a very fine suit from the suit of her brother who is now in uniform. The girls found that clothes made by themselves are much less expensive than ready-made ones and could be made to fit better and to express their own personality and originality. The lessons impressed upon the girls in the wartime emergency should carry over and malce them more economical housewives in the future. HOME ROOMS. Early in the fall, a system of courses in first-aid was organized to be taughtduring the home rooms which were lengthen- ed to half an hour for this purpose. Mr. McAllister, Mr. Carter, lVlr. Nlansager, lvlr. Ryan, fVlr. Law, and fVlrs. Shappert were the instructors. All sophomores, juniors, and seniors were given instruction in types of dress- ings and bandages, treatment of wounds and shoclt, artificial respiration, poisons, injuries due to heat and cold, unconsciousness, common emergencies, and transportation. Each student furnished himself with a tri- angular bandage and practiced on his classmates the intricacies of open head bandages, arm slings, tourn- iquets, etc. ln addition, Mr. McAllister gave instruction to all home rooms in the recognition of poisonous gas smells. ln the illustration, he is shown demonstrating with his little lcit of the five most common poisonous gases- mustard, lewisite, chlorpicrin, chloracetaphenone, and phosgene, Descriptions of explosive and incendiary' bombs were also included in the lecture. A model incendiary bomb was displayed to show shape, size, and internal arrangement. Mr, McAllister visited all of the grade schools with this instruction. 42 this Changing World! MANUAL ARTS. -lhe boys in the manual arts department were able to serve their country by making model air planes For the government. This year they made about one hundred and iiity vvhich equalled their record ol last year. Made according to government specifications, these planes are shipped to an aviation air cadet base vvhere they are used lor identification purposes. planes made include models oi Japanese, German, and ltalian planes as vvell as those ol the United States. ln addition to this Work, the boys receive valuable practice in lathe-Work, drafting, and iurniture-making. MATHEMATICS. A ninety percent in- crease in advanced algebra over last yearis enrollment, and a sixteen and tvvo-third percent decrease in solid geometry enrollment, together with a record-breaking registration oi tvventy-one in trigonometry showed the tendency oi advanced students oi mathematics to shiit from the academic to the utilitarian, Qver eighty students, all juniors and seniors, worked voluntarily without credit during the home room period on a Hre- iresher mathn course taught by Miss Conard and Miss Fulkerson to help students aualiiy For military examina- tions. PHYSKS. The vvar has emphasized the need lor physicists, vvho are novv busy trying to get the ansvver to the submarine problem, Radio and electronics have made boundless progress since the vvar, and, alter the war, the public will get very greatly improved radio reception and television. It is probable that, at that time, color photography will be available for the masses. The physics course in Bl-l,S. includes Mechanics, Sound, l-leat, Magnetism, and Electricity with its application to Telephone, Telegraph, etc. physicists are novv in demand, and physics is becoming a more and more vital subject. SPANISH. A clear realization oi the contribution oi foreign lands to the vvorld's cultural heritage is necessary in the solution of the tre- mendous problems vvhich confront us. Today, a working knowledge ol ioreign languages is more important than ever before. An understanding oi alien customs and vvays oi thinking is vital ii We are to co-operate etiectively with our allies to understand our enemies. lo understand them, vve must know their language. An appreciation oi an alien culture Forms an essential part oi a liberal education. Listening to foreign broad- casts once a Week makes the Spanish program come to lite, 43 Exercises For co-oroiination, contests For stamina, teamworic For cooperation, and recreation For morale. B. H. S. provides a program For piwysicai fitness! HEALTH FOR VICTORY! W an 'i'w1gf, 5x Bl-l.S.'s cheerleaders, Jessie Glass, Patsy Gritfeth, Ellen McNeil, and Bernice Kiefer, are good little pepper-uppers and keep the crowds cheering at the athletic contests. Varsity Gridders l-lere are Belvidere's warriors of the gridiron, whose stamina and speed gave us the most successful Football season in many years, The skill oi coaches Carter, Mansager, and Nihon is reflected in the success ol the team. Don Bender, sophomore back, gained much yardage on end runs and reverses for Belvidere. lhe spirit and eagerness ol Bud Black, senior guard, made him a valuable asset to the team. Chez Buker, junior center, was greatly relied on to back up the line. Swede Cator, co-captain and senior end, won honorable mention on the all-state team. l-le was an excellent pass receiver. Kenny Culvey, co-captain and senior back, was a great blocker on otlfensive plays. Bob Curtis, junior guard, did a Fine job ol breaking through opposing lines. l'lis brother, jlack, junior tackle, helped the team to get many extra points by place kicks this year. Ed Foley, junior end, will be back next year to keep up his good work of snagging passes for Bl-l.S. Bay l-licks, sophomore tackle, was the big man ot the team and he will have two more years to play. Les Klaas, senior end, was a consistent player and could be depended upon at all times. l.yons lvleyers, sophomore back, was a great change oi pace runner and he should be heard ci in the next two years, junior lvlorgan, senior center, was a valuable asset to the line on both otiense and defense. Dick pettey, senior back, was a valuable man to the team as he could play any position in the backtield. l-le also established the enviable record oi being the only man reporting For practice every night. Sonny Sellers, sophomore tackle, was one of the most consistent men on the team and should be heard oi plenty next year. Stu Sissonis speed and grit won many touchdowns for B.l'l.S, Bill Summers, junior guard, was one oi the best tacklers on the squad and made many opposing backs wcrry. Ray Tripp, senior back, was the Number Une man on the team when it came to pass interceptions. lhe kicking and line smashing oi Bob VVright, senior back, could always be depended upon for substantial gains. FOOTBALL SCORES Belvidere .... 19 l larlem .. Belvidere .... Q7 Lemont . . Belvidere .... Q5 lVlcl-lenry .. Belvidere ...'l9 Zion ..... Belvidere .... 31 South Beloit Belvidere .... iQ Rochelle .. Belvidere .... 13 lvlarengo . 46 H, . If Y X A 6 , T , , . Q .1-.Q 3. 5, ms, f D I I lz - U In 3 I Al , il' H zf' I ,. , I l , I I . 7 BENDER, DON BLACK, BUD BUKER, CHEZ CATQR, CLINT CULVEY, KEN Back Guard Center End Back CURTIS, BGB CURTIS, TACK FOLEY, ED I-IICKS, RAY KLAAS, LES Guard Tackle End Tackle End I.-X MEYERS, LYONS MORGAN, IUNIOR PETTEY, DICK SELLERS, CI-IARLES SISSON, STU Back Center Back Tackle Back SUMMERS, BILL TRIPP, RAY WRIGI-IT, BOB CARTER, DEAN MANSAGER, TED Guard Back Back Coach Coach JWOM' , L W MJWWMWWMCJTJ 'SS' ADAMS, JAMES AIKEN, GENE ANDERSON, DICK BALENTYNE, GERALD BERMAN, BERNIE TackIe Guard End Guard Guard CURTIS, ED DEJARNATT, CARSON GRADY, DAVE GRIFFETI-I, DAR I'-IORTON, CHARLES Tackle Back Back End End IACOBS, BILL MORGAN, EARL PETERS, BOB PETERS, DON PORTER, REX Back Guard End Tackle Guard PUNDT, ART SMITI-I LAURENCE TAYLOR, GENE FILL, BOB GROTI-IMAN, BOB JURY, EARL Center Center Back Manager Manager Manager M. I. A. The M.l,A. this year has been very active and successful in its aim of encouraging more vvide- spread participation in sports by non-letter vvinners. Since Mr. Fischer, former M,l.A. sponsor, left B.l'l.S. to instruct in the armed forces, Mr. Carter took over and has done a Fine job ol keeping M,l.A. interest running high. This year, the M.l.A. sponsored tournaments in basketball, volley- ball, baseball, golf and tennis, At the beginning ol each season, all boys who are interested in participating in a certain sport sign up on the bulletin board. Captains pick their teams from that list. A schedule is dravvn up and games start. This year, there was a noon league and a night league in basketball, lvvo noon league tournaments vvere played and the champs, along vvith the night league champs, are shown at the right. Night League Champs Gerald Balentyne Ccaptainb, john Blietz, jimmy Balentyne, Kenny Cul- vey and Bob Bergman. junior Morgan, not in picture. Noon League Champs QS-econd Holm Floyd Anderson, Charles l-lorton, ,lohn Blietz Ccaptainb, Bernard Berman, and Bob Penticotf. Gordon Copas not in picture, Noon League Champs CFirst HalfD Floyd Anderson, Merrill Schwebke, Charles Horton, Bruce Burton, Allan Greenhovv, Russell Curry, and Robert Ray., ,lunior Morgan Ccaptainl not in picture. 4 l-lere are our snappy twirlers vvhose clever routines and skilled tvvirling acts added much to the entertainment of the basketball fans. Back Row: Jeanne Kolar, Nancy Jukes, Patsy Griffeth, Roy Bender Cdrum majorb, Marilyn Kizer, Estelle Buell, and Charmeine Whitehead. Front Row: Bernita Nelson, Emmalou Barnes, Juanita Nelson, and Lorraine l-lall. During Basketball Season The year 1943 was a memorable one for fans of the B.l'l.S. cagers, the varsity team this year winning Q5 games out of the 3'l played. Probably the most outstanding game of the year vvas the one with Somanauk in which Belvidere, by defeating them, overcame one of the strongest teams in the state. Dan Taylors basket in the last minute of play gave us a 38 to 37 victory in one of the most thrilling games Belvidere fans have ever witnessed. Qther highlights were the defeat of both East Rockford and West Rockford. Belvidere reached further heights by placing second in the Delfalb holiday tournament, and winning second place in the regional tournament, After defeating us in the regional finals, West Rockford went on and won the sectional and became one of the state's sweet sixteen. All in all, vve are very proud of the record of our varsity squad. ,Cf . '14 61 I B.f'l,S Alumni ...... B.l'l.S l'larlem ...... B.l-'l.S St. Maryfs ... B.l-I.S South Beloit .. B.l'l.S lflarlem ... B.l-l.S Kirkland ,... B.l-l.S Eochelle .... B.l-l.S l'lebron ... B.l-l.S. .... ...., t .Thomas ... B.l-l.S. ... .... DeKalb ... B.l'l.S Pecatonica .. B.l'l.S Rochelle . B.l'l.S East Rockford B.l-l,S. . . . .... St, Thomas ... B.l'l.S West Chicago B.l-l.S Delfalb ... B.l'l.S Shabbona ... B.l-l.S. ... .... Somanauk ... B.l'l.S l'larlem ...., B.l'l.S Woodstock .. B.l-l.S Somanauk .... B.l-l.S. ... .,,. Kirkland ...-. B.l'l.S Alumni ...... B.l-l.S Marengo ... B.l-l.S West Rockford B.I-l.S Freeport .... Bl-l.S Marengo .... B.l'l.S St. Thomas ... B.l'l.S St. Mary's ... B.l-l.S East Rockford Bl-LS, , . . .... West Rockford 50 rw, 111, ts wh smriws A f 6:47. 39,390 if M41 TTS? ghsyw-f V - if was 'fff is izfvff I ........f--f W f ,.. ,, eff 'gd' Top Row: Verbin Burt, Don Bender, LaRue l-lollenbeak, Dean Smith, Ray l-licks, Charles Sellers, Paul Caldwell, Roger Wright, Bob Wait, Dick Schiltz. Middle Row: Lyons Meyers, Gene Aiken, ,lohn Cormie, jack Voorhies, Art Pundt, Gene Taylor, Laurence 5mith, Chuck Leonard, Coach Mansager. BottognIRow: Don Caito, Kenneth Foster, Dick Penticoti, jack Richardson, Darwin Gritteth, l-lugh McCoy, Bruce Burton, ,limmy a entyne. The Fresh-Soph Cagers The fresh-soph sauad also had a Fine season during 'l943, winning Q4 out ol the Q8 games played. Fresh- sophs had their own tournament this year, and Belvidere defeated l-larlem 39-38 For the championship. Qur team is speedy and scrappy, and Belvidere is looking Forward to Fine work from them next year. With such Fine coaches as Mr. Carter and Mr. Nlansager, whose skill is reflected in the successes ol the teams, Belvidere is proud of its 'I943 record and is already looking forward to the 'I944 season. As a reward For their Fine work, the Board ol Education treated the basketball boys to a trip to Champaign to see the state tournament, Was that ever a thrilll B.l-l.S, ... ,... 37 Alumni ...,.. ..,. Q O B.l'l.5. .. ,.,. 3Q l-lebron .,.. .,..3'l B.l-l,S.,.. .698 5t.Maryis ..,iQ B.l'l.5. .. .,.. Q6 Delfalb Bl-l.5, ... ..., 16 lmlarlem ... .... T53 Bl-l,5. .. ,... Q8 Rochelle ...,,.,,.Q7 B.l-l.5. ... ..., T9 Rochelle ., .... Q5 Bl-l.5, ... .... 45 Cherry Valley ...36 B.l-l.5. .,. ,... 39 5t. l-homas . ,. .... Q9 B.l'l.5, ... ..,. 31 St. Thomas .,,....,36 Bl-l.5, .., .... 35 pecatonica ....... Q7 Bl-l.5, .. ..,. 30 Deliglb ...... .. 7 ... ..,. EGSL Rockford ..... .. ,.., Scmgngulq .,..,.. B.l'l,S. .., .... 43 Cherry Valley .... Q6 Bl-l,5. .. ,.,. Q6 Woodstock ..,,,.,iB B.l'l.5. ,.. .... 30 West Rockford ,... Q6 Bl-l.5. .. ,... 40 Kirkland .. ...36 Bl-l.5. ... .QB lvlarengo ...... ..Q3 B.l-l.5, ,. .,., 36 Nlarenga . 3.47 Bl-lg, ... ...Q3 St. Nlaryis .....,.. 'I6 Bl-l.5. .. ,.,. 35 Capron ..., . . .111 Bl-iS, ... .... QB l-larlem ..... ..., Q O B.lml.5. .. .... 34 l-larvard .., . , i V19 B.l'l.5. ... ..,. 3Q South Beloit ..... Qi Bl-l.5. .. .t.. SQ St. Thomas V ....3Q Bl-l,S, .,. ...3O Kirkland ..... M19 B.l'l.5. ,. ,.., 39 l'larlem .. ....3B 51 X if Mu. 5 J ,L .. 3:4 ww 'rm jifixf ,E 1.1 Q? W L 1 , x' 1 f :Q 17 2 T Q, r w rx.-f L STU SISSON, Capt, Guard DAN TAYLOR Guard 52 55 1 A if Q 62' CLINT CATOP FLOYD ANDERSON Center LES KLAAS Guard Forward GERALD BALENTYNE PAY TRIPP BOB WRIGHT Center Forward Guard 'W 53 4 f 5 C, r Cartefs CLIFF WINNE Forward BOB PAY Forward I A 3553 Im. ,,. 1. 'S In 3 S 1 - 1 vi I ' r X w is I Whiz Kids DAR MILLEI2 W BILL IACOBS Center BURTON WRIGHT Forward LIASON LA G CI BOB GROTI-IMAN Guard uar Center BGB PEINIIICGFF DEAN CARTER IJIAPQLD I-IYSEI2 GORDON SPOQNEI2 Manager Coach Forward Manager 53 l Girls' Athletics The program lor girls' athletics started out with the usual strenuous exercises-up, down-one, two- groanl moanl-getting and keeping ourselves streamlined is hard worlcl About the First ol Qctober, the new girls learned to play shutlleboard and ping-pong, the more experi- enced players acting as coaches. Bangl Whaml Zipl What gamesl Volleyball started oil with a bang during November, the season ending with the juniors as champs. The junior team, led by Beth Engelson, consisted ol: Juanita Jones, Susan Bergeson, Nancy Laing, Ellen McNeil, Betty Bruyn, Marjorie Shattuclc, Anne Duenbostle, Jean DeWane, Lois Clements, and Marjorie Abraham. The senior team, captained by Betty Stieg, came in for runner-up honors. The senior girls on that great team were: Mary Jane Worden, Barbara Fry, Violet Rennie, patty Braun, Avon Rasmussen, Martha Bergeson, Marguerite Culvey, Nancy Jultes, and Barbara Bauer. Falling next in line were the sophomores with Marion Rennie as their captain, Supporting her were: Eunice Stieg, Marcia Laing, Betty Lucl4ow, Emmalou Barnes, Shirley Fairgrieves, Nellie l-lolmes, Jane l'lous- ton, Darlene Frint, Marilyn Mclfern, and Joyce Barnes. Coming last, where they belong by virtue ol their tender years, were the freshmen. Their captain was Joan Woltl, and the team members were Bernita Nelson, Esther Brown, Audrey Lang, Beth Davey, Carolyn Cleveland, Betty Wenzel, Peggy Welcher, Betty Jean Johnson, and Helen Reters. During the year the girls also participated in archery and tumbling, the archers meeting in the morning before school and the tumblers meeting every day during second period. ln the latter part of February, baslcetball was started and gym classes devoted their time to playing it. Classes were divided into squads which played against each other. Teams were picked the latter part of March, and a class tournament was played otl. Thus ended an active year ol athletics for the girls ol B.l'l.S. l'lere are the girls who posed For the 'Ll-lealth for Victoryl' picture, Hl'lealth,' Row: Muriel Dunbar, Violet Rennie, Betty Galcley, l'lelen Strawn, Alice Rayne, Nora l-louden, Charlotte Manley, Betty Turner, Gloria Schmidt, Janet Chapman, Dorothy Adams, Jean DeWane, Margaret Countryman, Daisy Belle McElroy, Marg- aret lfling, Lois Feltz, Roberta Schrader, Joselyn Garcia, and Avis Yates. Ul:or', Row: Charmeine Whitehead, Betty Lucl4ow, and Lorraine l-lall. First V Row: Betty Wenzel, Judith l'lawl4ins, Diane Mau, Ruth Bucklin, Betty Bordwell, Barbara Berg, Betty Love, Audrey Lang, Ruth Fischer, Betty Jean Johnson, Delila l'lartman, Lucille Peterson, Frances Countryman, Ramona Roach, Bernita Nelson, Barbara Bruce, l-lelen Anderson, and Adelaide Farina. Victory', Row: Pearl Thornton, Shirley Mason, Alice Miclcey, Shirley Williams, Eleanor Bergmann, Clara Welin, Lois l-loltlreter, Beverly Kiltz, lnez Johansson, Betty Bordwell, Beth Davey, Joan Wolhf, Carolyn Cleveland, Trudy Lampert, Patricia Martin, Myrtle Wylde, Mary Agnes Biclcsler, and Juanita Nelson. 54 Buying defense bonds and stamps, coiiecting junic, rubber, and grease, building modei airpianes, iearning first-aid, aiding witi1civiiian defense . . . organiza- tions of B. H. S. co-operate witiw the war eifort SERVICE FOR VICTORY! 1 T F 1 1 I 4 v I 1 i 0 I I .im Q w'A I P 4 . f 1 . 1 ? 4 J Band Director J. G. Kepley Musicians of B. H. S. ln compliance with pervading military thought, the band was reorganized this fall on a military basis. ln September, every band member began on an equal footing with his neighbor, everyone being a buclt private. promotions were given to students after they successfully passed certain tests and requirements forthe coveted ranlcs-corporal, sergeant, lieutenant and captain. Robert Grimes and Marjorie Shattuck were the first to be advanced to the ranlt of lieutenant. ln March jane Wainscott earned her lieutenant ranl4. Qther band members have been Worlting hard toward a higher rating, and the last of March will undoubtedly see a great many more commissions. We are sorry that the Belvi is going to press too early to be able to include their names, but-Cest la guerrel ln January, the band was feted by the l3.ql-.A. ata banquet which nearly three hundred guests attended. Tables for the banquet were beautifully decorated in the VM theme. Mr. Kepley gave a short tall4 about the role played by musical organizations during vvartime. l-le referred to letters from government officials that stress the importance particularly in wartime of band activity and participation in community affairs. Among the many difficulties placed by wartime on musical organizations, is the inability to purchase new instruments and sometimes even to repair parts. After the banquet, a concert upstairs was much enjoyed. l-lighlights of the program vvere the cornet solo by Robert Grimes, HStars in a Velvet Sky , and a trombone solo by Marjorie Shattuck in a variation of UQld Follcs at l-lomen. Feature numbers were a baton tvvirling solo by Patsy Griffeth, a tvvirling duet by Estelle Buell and Roy Bender, and a clever tvvirling number to the music of Hpraise the Lord and pass the Ammunitionfi participated in by the entire tvvirling cast. During the halves of the games during the basketball season, the tvvirlers often put on spectacular floor-shows which added greatly to the entertainment of the audience. Che of the cleverest of these, Hpaper l-langeris Nightmaren, portrayed in clever style the apprehensions of Hitler flgoy Benderj, Mussolini, Cgerlfeley Duncanj, and hlirohito Uhllan Greenhovvl. The costuming and acting of these three boys aroused gales of laughter, and the tvvirling routines, carried out to the music of filler l:euhrer's Faceii made the novelty act a very popular one. The Bl-l.S. band has developed its concert ability a great deal during the past year, and with its spectacular tvvirling adjunct is very popular with the citizens of Belvidere. Mr. Kepley, whose talent and originality is reflected in the success of the band, deserves a great deal of praise for his vvorlt. 58 l L 4 I 4 I 4 . X Back: Robert Anderson, lla Ann Elliott, Dorothy Rose-ne, Barbara Fry, Miss Beverly, Violet Rennie, Patsy Gritfeth, Mary jane Worden, Bonnie Davis, Bill Clanin. Front: Louise Spearing, Betty Stieg, Marguerite Culvey, Nancy jukes, Allan Greenhovv. Belvi Staff Nancy jultes . . . Editor Bill Clanin . Boys Sport Editor fVlary ,lane Worden Associate Editor Violet Bennie . . Girls' Sport Editor Bonnie Davis . . Associate Editor lla Ann Elliott, Underclass 84 Organization Editor Allan Greenhow . . . Business Manager Betty Stieg . Underclass 84 Organization Editor Nlarguerite Culvey, Assistant Business Manager Louise Spearing . Art 81 Organization Editor Robert Anderson . . Photographer Dorothy Bosene . Art 84 Organization Editor Barbara Ery . Faculty Editor lVliss Beverly . . . Advisor The Belvi statt has felt a great responsibility this year to record the ditterent Ways in which B.l'l.S. has adapted itself to the wartime emergencies, We vvant you all to remember in future years as many details as possible-even hovv clocl4s were set ahead one hour all over the country for the duration, radios announced Central War lime, and We crept Forth during the winter months in the dusl4 and the darlt to go to school with street lights burning and stars still visible at eight o'clocl4 in the morning. We have worked under handicaps. photographic Film has been so strictly rationed that we had to depend heavily on our statt photographer, .Bob Anderson, Bob, aided by his trusty henchman, pete Kelley, did a Fine job of gathering pictures. Pete, being only a sophomore, could not be a bona tide member ot the Belvi staff, but he is an elticient photographer and helped us Whenever called upon, and we are deeply indebted to him For his assistance. The student body, too, co-operated with us in the talcing ol the large group pictures. As only one shot was talcen, it vvas necessary lor the group to make a special eitort to remain still lor the 'l-Q-3, and although some ol the laces loolt a little strained from the unaccustomed quietness, there vvas very little movement in the groups. We talce this opportunity to express our appreciation to Mr, lVlcClary who tool4 our senior, underclass, and large group pictures, and to lVlr. lfepley, who toolq some ol our smaller groups, and most of all, made the photomontages tor our division pages. We have Worl4ed hard during the year to put out a Belvi Which would be not only enjoyable but Worth- vvhile. We hope our ettorts were successiull 60 B Club The HBH Club this year is as popular as ever with the athletes ol B.l'l.S. For their olticers, they chose Clinton Cator president, Bob Wright vice-president, Stuart Sisson treasurer, and Kenny Quivey secretary. lo become eligible lor membership in this organization, a boy must win a varsity letter in either football, baslcetball, or track l-le is then duly initiated, and the poor pledges are really made to earn their membershipl Each year awards are given to outstanding members of football, baslcetball, and track squads. ln football, ge gold medal was awarded to Kenny Culvey, the silver one to Clint Cator, and the bronze one to jack urtis. V -11:1 .142 ' li ifYiU? r, 2'- If it Tap Left to Bottom: Klaas, Glass, Sellers, l-licks, Foley, Dowling, glury, Peters, Walker, Clanin, Bender, fator, Quivey. Top Right to Bottom: Summers, Farina, Spooner, Miller, Bulcer, Pundt, McConnel, l-lyser, Delarnatt, Law, Wright, Sisson, Mr Carter, Mr. Mansager. oi Standingfp. GriFfeth, l-l. Anderson, Miss Fairchild, J. Marshall, M. Abraham, J. Berg, C. DeJarnatt, J. Kinreed, F. Barnes, M. Shattuck, C. Whitehead, J. Covey, V. Frank, E. McNeil. Sitting: J. Glass, N. Laing, V. Rennie, B. Burt, J.Jones, J. Bahr, B,Engelson Bel-H i News EDITGRIAL STAFF Jessie Glass . . . . . Fditor PAGE FDITQRS Virginia Frank Jessie Glass Nancy Laing lillen McNeil Marjorie Abraham Estelle Buell Patsy GriFleth Violet Rennie RFPQRTFPS l'lelen Anderson Charmeine Whitehead Carson DeJarnatt Joyce Bohr Jeanne Berg Juanita Jones Joyce Kinreed Beverly Burt Marjorie Shattuck Florence Wheeler Lyons Meyers Miss Fairchild-Advisor One ol the busy groups at B.l'l.S. which performs Fine service For the school is the Bel-l-li News staFi, which edits a paper every two weeks. The excellence of the paper is best attested by the lact that the staFi proudly displays a First Class l-lonor Rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. The third period of each day is Bel-l-li News period. The staFF meets in Room 301 with their advisor, Miss Fairchild, and plan layouts, arrange dummies, discuss future activities, and, oh yesl sometimes try to settle the ahfairs ol the worldl For the past three years, the Bel-lhli Newshas paida share oltheexpenses ol an outstanding journalistic student to attend the School of Journalism at Northwestern Llniversity. Last summer, Jessie Glass was ac- corded this privilege, and the excellent training which she received is reflected in the Fine way in which she served as Bel-l-li News editor during the past year. It is planned to publish in June an elaborate Bel-l-li Commencement lssue which will be a record ol class day, prom, and graduation activities as well as a general review ol the year. This issue is intended to supple- ment the Belvi, which goes to press too early to make it possible to include these features. As sponsor of the Bel-l-li News, Miss Fairchild has played a valuable part in putting out a newspaper of which B.l-TS. is proud. Qur thanks to Miss Fairchild. 62 Standing-A-B. Ray, B, Steig, J. Kolar, J. Howe, A. Duenbostle, V, Huntress, B. Thomas, S. Bergeson, C. Kaiser, E. Anderson, D. Greef, B. Wright, B. Oakley, J. Garcia, N. Jukes, J. DeWane. Sitting: B. Fry, M. Worden, B. Davis, M. Culvey, L. Glass, M. Laing, B, Luckow, N. Holmes. Bel-Hi News pizooucriou smrr Marguerite Culvey, Anne Duenbostle, Burton Wright . Business Managers David Greef, Jack Howe, Jean Kolar, Bob Ray . . Circulation Co-Managers Nancy Mae Jukes, Virginia Huntress . . . Advertising Co-Managers Mary Jane Worden .......,.. . Production Manager Susan Bergeson, Marcia l.aing, l.ila Glass, Katherine Kaiser, Betty Thomas .,... Artists Nellie Holmes, Betty Luckow, Joselyn Garcia, Betty Qakley, Jean DeWane . Mimeograph Qperators The Production Staff of the Bel-Hi news is the busy group who not only keep the newspaper out of the red but also make it possible to contribute to many worthwhile activities. Throughout the year, the good old stand-by of the Financial department is the sale of chocolate milk and potato chips at noon in the Community Building. This year, the Bel-Hi News has sponsored a large number of high-school dances on Friday night. To the music of Ross Somervilles orchestra, high school students had a chance to relax and be merry and forget the daily grind. Admission was only fifteen cents plus the purchase of a ten-cent defense stamp. A couple of hard-time dances were introduced as feature dances and proved very popular. Cn March 'l9, the annual Variety Show was presented in the Community Building. To make competition more fair between classes and groups, a prize of three dollars was to be given to the best class stunt, another prize of three dollars was given to the best group stunt, and still another three dollar prize was given to the best individual stunt, The production staff is proud of their record of always having the newspaper come out on timel During rationing week, the staff kept on the job, and regularly, students work at noon and late after school to keep their record intact. Letis give a hand to the staff of the Bel-Hi News who do a fine job of presenting a bi- weekly record of life at B.H.S. 63 Y il Pionists: Lois l-lavvl4ey, Margene Doll, Romana Court, Roger Marshall, jane l-louston, Shirley Burroughs. B. H. Sis. Songsifers lhe Chorus,under the direction ot peppy, ellticient, and lil4able lVliss Palmer, has made big strides in pop- ularity this year. At long last, alter much coaxing and bribing, thirteen boys overcame their manly modesty and formed a boys' chorus. lhey did Fine vvorlt, and vve hope, novv that the ice has Finally been broken, that there will be a larger turnout next year. A boys, trio was formed consisting ol Diclc Sager, Bob Burrovvs and jack l-lovve, later replaced by Roger Marshall when jack became too busy to continue his chorus activities. lvvo concerts were given during the year. lhe Christmas concert, presented at the Community Building, thrilled its audience by its beautiful stage setting. lall, vvhite candles With halo lights vvere beautiful against the rich red velvet ol the curtain. Chorus members Wearing vvhite robes formed a stril4ing V among the other chorus members attired in their nevv dubonnet robes which the chorus regularly Wears. At present, the chorus is planning to present a spring concert some time in April, but the details have not yet been Worked out. At the Variety Shovv, the Chorus l4ept up their tradition of putting on a hit performance. This yearls number was HCale Bovveryn, a rollicl4ing talce-att ol the gay nineties-and were they gayl The Chorus groups meet at sixth period or Filth period. -lhroughout the year, in addition to the traditional classic songs, the chorus sang such War-time hit songs as Mlhis ls Worth Fighting Form, iKWhen the Lights Go Cn Again All Cver the Worldl', Upraise the l.ord and pass the Ammunitionn,HDerl:euhrer's Facew, ul-le lEVhearsIA pair ol Silver Wings,', Ujohnny Doughboy Found A Rose in lrelond,H and 'tight a Candle in the ape . Another song which We mention by itsell is Ulfeep Faith in American by Belviderels beloved Dr. Annie Alguire, which the Chorus greatly enjoyed singing and which We were proud to use vvith our pictures vvith Dr. Annieis lcind permission. 64 KEEP rgxiru .iN QAMEQICA 'wk :lb emo. Num, Mb uw' are Diuelililg I rw, -- --4---I .gp 1 N .sv 'Deg f.,5,i+i.t, .Q Al 713,-ri get pow? hgme Jr :pw lf' Y ,. 4 2- . , W .. br We be WU Www, ff' ,juli an 915' nas' ffurt J vcr' -time sae., ru' LQ , Bob Burrows, jack Howe, Boys'Chorus: Karl Pappeleye, Paul Curry, Dick Sager, Dole Manson, LaVerne johnson, Bill Fletcher Berkeley Duncan, Roger Marshall, Merlin johnson, Bob Fill, and Donald Nelson. Fifth Period Chorus: Top Row: l-lelen Null, Beverly Kiltz, Alice Payne, Marian Schindler, Marie Shook, Diane Mau, Betty johnson, Poselyn Degner, Ethel Walter, Muriel Dunbar. Bottom Row: Pomona Court, Lucille Behnke, Gladys Abernathy, Lucinda joiner, Lois l-lawkey, Beverly Burt, Betty Thomas, Mar- garet Wilcox, Shirley Reynolds. Sixth Period Chorus: Top Row: Darlene Kaltenbach, Myrtle Wylde, Shirley Graham, Shirley Mason, Maxine Williams, Patricia Wheeler, Barbara Rudd, Darlene Sunden, Audrey Burton, Marilyn Swanson, lna Delayergne, Phyllis Paulson, lnez johansson. Middle Row: Peggy Welcher, Mary Bicksler, Margaret lielkemeier, Betty Wenzel, Mary Klaas, Marian Lucas, Gerry Qakley, Margaret Nord, Barbara Wooster, Harriet Morgan, Clara Welin, jenny Carlson, Shirley Burroughs. Bottom Row: Audrey Lang, Lois l-loltfreter, janet Chapman, Marilyn Kizer, Pauline l-lavvkey, Betty Grysen, Phyllis White, Sally ' L bk Pearl Thornton. Lou, Dorothy Whalen, Wilma Hyden, Charlotte Gallagher, Roberta em e, First Row: LaVerne Matheson, Earl Broclcman, Floyd Anderson, Floyd Meyers, Donald Reser, John Shores, Richard Briggs, Dennis Martin, Dale Manson, Mr. l-loifman. Second Row: Keith Knauss, Donald Larson, Rolf Wainscott, James Redner, slohn Mundy, Donald Fowler, Kenneth Eltman, Robert Meclcley, Merrill Schweblce, David Sunden, Gordon Anderson, l-loward Schumacher. Third Row: Merle l-luntington, George Ambler, Robert l-lulstedt, Bill Larson, Ray Fngelson, Bill Fletcher, Adelbert Moore. Fourth Row: Gordon Keast, Bud Blaclc, LaVerne johnson, Kenneth Love, Robert Peters, Fred Morse, Donald Nelson, Lester Aten, Donald Leggett, junior Love, Robert Johnson, Bill Thomas. Standing: Carl Roach, Merrill Linder, Gordon Fitch, jack Sexauer, Richard Anderson, Merlin Carlson, Arthur Rubert, Bill Luce, Bob Curtis, Lawrence Matheson, David Grady, Vernon Blaclcmer, l-loward Curry, Donald Carlson. Inset: james Lamb, president. F. F.A. Food For Victoryl -lhat is the motto oi the F.F.A., the Future Farmers of America, Wib l-loiimanis vocational agriculture boys. This peppy and worthwhile organization has been organized For only three years, but has already acquired a Fine reputation, Their personnel includes Fifty-nine, a gain of twelve over last year. ln Qctober the boys stepped out in radio circles and broadcasted three times, twice over WROK in Roclciord, and once from WLS in Chicago, with panel discussion speeches and a rehearsal oi a regular F.F.A. meeting. The WLS Broadcast was a part oi a State F.F.A. radio program with Belvidere chapter opening the series. On November 6, the purebred l'log Sale was held in the Vocational Building. Auctioneered by Mr. C. F. Rierce, the sale netted the boys three thousand six hundred and Fifty dollars. Many Fine animals were sold: Bill Luce's Rurebred l-lolstein Bull for two hundred and twenty Five dollars, glames Redner's Rurebred Duroc Sow and ten pigs For lour hundred ninety seven dollars and twenty Five cents, Jack Sexaueris small Duroc Boar Rig For one hundred dollars. .- The Achievement Banauet was held in the Community building on December 13. About three hundred people attended, and it was voted a big success, Reports were given by David Sunden, Donald Larson, and Bud Blacl4 on phases oi their F,F.A. worlt. The piece de resistance at the banquet was a steer which had been butchered by the boys. ln january, the boys learned the gentle art oi butchering by actual demonstration. Five steers, one hog, and one lamb were neatly carved by Mr. l-lotiman to the admiration and ediiication of his boys. These animals were raised by the boys and the meat was sold through the Boone County Loclter system. 66 ln February, the boys worked at Red Cross Advertising distribution. They distributed posters and window cards to most ot the business houses of Belvidere and pamphlets to all the schools. The Chapter also con- tributed tive dollars to the Red Cross. Toward the latter part oi March, the second FFA. Minstrel Show was given. Qur boolc will go to press too soon to give the details ol this entertainment, but, judging from last yearis show, the T943 version is due to be a hitl End men will be Bill Luce, Lawrence Matheson, Bob Grothman, Bud Black, Edward Foley, and Dicl4 Sager, The interlocutor will be Russell Meyers. ln April, the boys really bore down on the hard work. They pruned and sprayed their home orchards, prepared soil for spring seeding, and assisted in training boys tor farm worlc. About the First ol May, because of shortages of farm labor due to the national emergency, it became necessary that many of the boys leave school and spend the Full time on the farm. The Faculty and the Board ot Education co-operated with the FFA. in this problem. Examinations were given early and iull credit was given to all boys who left school early to worlc on the iarm in full time jobs. Qtticers oi the FFA. are james Lamb, president, john Shores, vice-president, William Fletcher, treasurer, Gordon Keast, secretary, Robert L. johnson, reporter, and jack Curtis, watchdog. The entire personnel includes: Freshmen: Wendell Anderson, Lester Aten, Earl Broclqman, Donald Carlson, Merlin Carlson, Raymond Engelson, David Grady, Merle l luntington, Keith Knaus, Donald Larson, Donald Leggett, junior Love, Kenneth Love, Dennis Martin, Laverne Matheson, Arthur Rubert, l-loward Schumacher. Sophomores: Floyd Meyers, Richard Anderson, Kenneth El4man, Donald Fowler, Bill Larson, Dale Manson, Adelbert Moore, john Mundy, Robert Meclcley, Donald Nelson, Donald Reser, jaclc Sexauer, john Shores, David Sunden, Rolf Wainscott. juniors: Gordon Anderson, Robert l-lulstedt, George Ambler, Richard Briggs, jaclc Curtis, Robert Curtis, gordon Keast, Robert johnson, Wilbert Luce, Fred Morse, Ernie Mowers, Robert Peters, Carl Roach, William omas. Seniors: Floyd Anderson, l-loward Curry, james Redner, Bud Blaclc, Vernon Blaclcmer,Gordon l:itch,William Fletcher, LaMerne johnson, james Lamb, Merrill Linder. Bill Luce and Prize Bull At the l-log Sale Don Nelson and Fred Morse and Prize Sheep, 67 Bottom Row: M. Bergeson, P. Braun, E. Bender, B. Bruyn, E. McNeil, N. Laing, A. Duenbostle, B. Fry, V. Rennie, P. Grilletlm, L. Darley, B. Miller, B. Turner, M. Worden, N. hlukes, Glass, B. Brown, A. Payne, B. Stieg, E. Buell, C Clements, L. Hawkey, D. Young, E. Biester. Middle Row: M. Slmattuck, M. xl. Tripp, A. Rassmussen, L. Clements, P. Drilling, B. jolmnson, G. Gorman, E. Brelmmer, B. Fairgrieves, B. Bauer, M. Abralmam, j. Berg, B. Bryan, j. Wainscott, V. Frank, P. Sclmrader, B. Mickey, l. Elliott, S. Bergeson, j. DeWane, E. Anderson, B. Thomas. lop Row: l. Smitlm, B. Smitlfm, L. Sutton, B. Andrew, M. Culvey, j. Covey, C. Sawyer, M. l-lall, l-l. Strawn, B. Kiefer, K. McCoy, P. McCormick, J. Kolar, M, Murowski, G. Reese, sl. Marslmall, C. Manley, M. Dunbar, j. Garcia, N. l-louden, M. Sclmwebke, j. jones, V. l-luntress, B. Engelson, B. Burt. G. A. A. Shows lime G.A.A. started out witlm a bang. Early in time lall, irls wlmo were interested in becoming members signed up as pledges, and time last week in September, time CB.A.A. lmad a HBuddy l-liken. Eaclm member took lmer pledge, and witlm Lulmmanis as time destination, set out. Alter a long journey, a wiener roast was welcomed. -l-lmen time rains camell-What lunl initiation was enjoyed by everyone-except possibly time pledges wlmo really went tlmrouglm time tlmird degree. -lime stunts given by time pledges belore time lmiglm sclmool embarrassed a lot ol tlmem. gloy Coveyls return lrom lmer errand down town witlm a gunny-sack lull ot unmentionables climaxed time lmilarity. ln time evening, time pledges were subjected to suclm lmorrors as an electric slmock-box, a Flour-bedaubed glmost walk, and a paddling maclmine, but all witlmstood time ordeal and worked up a Fine appetite lor tlme relreslmments wlmiclm were served tlmem as bona tide members ol G.A.A. Before time initiation, time llmird Annual G.A.A. Dance was lmeld. Corn-slmocks, pumpkins, an indian mural, and programs in time slmape ol turkeys carried out time llmanksgiving tlmeme. Quin Bowen s orclmestra played, and time girls all lmad a Fine time. Every montlm a potluck supper is lmeld in time Community Building. -lime G.A.A. girls really least tlmen. Luscious cakes, super-salads, and yummy, slmimmering jello, all put time girls in a good mood lor time songs and time programs wlmiclm lollow. ln Marclm, time G.A.A. lmeld their potluck witlm time l'li-Y boys and'-well, it was lun lmavirmg time boys tlmerel 68 Bottom Row: M. Weber, S. Fairgrieves, B. Wenzel, M. Nord, C. Gallagher, P. White, C. Schultz, L. Feltz, R. Bucklin, B. Bruce, lf. Countryman, B. Libke, E. Brown, B. l-lelligas, M. Welcher, M. Rennie, B. Berg, j. Nelson, L. l-lall, j. Chapman, E. Barnes, M. Bicksler, B. Davey, S, Reynolds, T. Lampert, B. Nelson, M. Mack, B. Grosvenor, L. Reynolds, B. Brolin, L. joiner, l. Ketelhut. Middle Row: B. Hamplett, j. Wolf, M. Wylde, L. l-loltiretter, C. Whitehead, B. johnson, l-l. Null, G. Copas, A. Linder, G. Schmidt, j. Zimmer, A. Lang, M. Ward, A. Burton, D. l-lartman, R. Roach, E. Walters, R. Fischer, l. Dejarnatt, l-l. Anderson, E. Bergman, B. Bordwell, C. Cleveland, B. Short, N. Taylor, M. Sueltman, G. Voorhies, M. j. Hulstrom, M. Schindler, P. l-lawkey, j. McCabe, M. Kizer, l-l. l-lemmens, D. Adams, G. l-lenning, G. Koch. Top Row: B. Kiltz, M. Wilcox, D. Mau, B. Glass, M. Tielkemeier, j. l-lawkins, M. Mundy, M. Kling, D. Mclflroy, A. Mickey, l. johnson, D. Frint, S. Burrows, B. Rudd, D. Stienke, P. Thorton, E. Stieg, C. Baker, P. Martin, j. Bohr, M. Schlottman, M. Lane, M. Laing, L. Glass, F. Shawvan, D. Peterson, S. Mason, M. Williams, D. Blake, B. Luckow, N. Holmes, B. Kohler, B. Oakley, j. Houston, L. l-lauth, M. McKern, j, Barnes, M. Shook, L. Peterson. the Way io Health The big event oi the season will be the Mother and Daughter Banquet which will Be held in May. At this time, awards will be given to outstanding workers who have earned the required number of points. lhe seniors are generally a little droopy-cr rather drippy-on this occasion as this is their Farewell banquet. Miss Werth, our advisor, spends a great deal oi time, in looosting G.A.A. activities and we appreciate her eilorts. The social com- mittee consists oi: Betty Brown, Mary jane Worden, Susan Bergeson, jane l'louston, and Marcia Laing. lhis year's otticers are pictured at the right. lhey are, reading from top to bottom, Lois l-lawkey, junior assistant, juanita jones, vice-president, Martha Bergeson, secretary and treasurer, Violet Rennie, president, and Marion Rennie, sophomore assistant, Queen's Court: M. Summers, A. Rassmussen, V. Aiken, Retiring Queen, P. Balentyne, Queen, J. Smith, King, L. Luckovv, M. J. Manley, E. Bender, and B. Turner. Tvvirling Rhythm Capers: Walters, M. McKern, and N. Jul4es. l-lungarian Dance: F. Wil- liams, A. Chambers, and D. Adams. La Jota, N. Jukes. Dal Dance: J. Kolar, M. Shattuck. Farmerettes: M. Culvey, J. Dreeke, C. Baker, L. Fink, L. l-lall, and C. Manley. Keeping Fit: B. Luckow, M. Kling, M. Lane, E. Stieg, D. McElroy and L. Darley. G. A. A. Presenis The G.A.A. Victory Revue was held last spring on the evenings of May Q'l and QQ in the auditorium of the Community Building. The large audiences at both performances testified to the popularity of Miss Werth's dancing G.A.A. From the spectacular opening scene, the Queens court, to the grand finale at the end, the costumes, music, and fine dancing reflected coaching and talent far superior to that of average high school ability. Against a gorgeous background of red, vvhite, and blue spangles, the Queen, popular Jean Smith, ,4Q, sat enthroned at the side of the King, Lloyd Luclcovv, 49, chosen by popular vote as the first Revue King. The trumpeteers, John Kaslte and Diclc Choemont, the crown bearer, Barbara Lee Anderson, and the train 70 The Blue Danube: S. Bergeson, M. Culvey, B. Beclcington, L. l-lall, and B. Luckow. U P My Sunshine: B. Bauer, S. Smith, E. Baines, and j. Dreeke. Fashionettes: C. Whitehead, and Bohr. Hawaiian l-lospitality: D. Michel, L. Sutton, B, Bauer, jones. New Wrinkles: A. Duenbostle, and j. jones. Phumba: j. Bahr and C. Jordon. Cn Parade: C. Whitehead, P. Grilrleth, and Marshall. Mexican l-lat Dance: B. Brown and P. Braun. the Viciory Revue! bearers, Adele Sellers, Sandra Brown, Carol Birsen, and Barbara l-laley were charming in their picturesque attire. patriotic in theme, the revue was divided into three parts. 'lAmerica the Melting Patil, portrayed the loll4 dances ol Spain, l'lawaii, l-lungary, and Mexico. 'lrontier Delensej' was in turn sub-divided into llAt l-lame , Qn l.andl', and Cn Sea . popular features in this section were U R My Sunshine , Farme-rettes , and H0ld Gray Mare . The third and last section, uYoulre in the Army Now consisted ol military dances- tap, sauare-dances, and good old army setting-up exercisesl The Victory Revue ol T942 was a huge success, and we are hoping that itls splendor will be duplicated this spring. 7'l Standing: Muriel Dunbar, Nora l-louden, Catherine Kaiser, Miss Force, Audrey Campbell, joselyn Garcia, Darlene Sunden, Marjorie Schwebke, Darlene Frint, Rosella McCormick, Bette Kahler, Joyce Barnes, Ethelmae Walter, Charlotte Manley, and Alice Payne. Seated: Darlene Peterson, Frances Shawvan, Norma Swanson, Lorraine l-lall, Nellie l-lolmes, Betty Luckow, Audrey Luce, Ida Smith, Colleen Clements, Audrey Linder, Grace Copas, Clara Schultz, and Irene Scott. Homemaking Club This fall, a new club was Formed at B.l'l.S.-the Home-making Club. Sponsored by Miss Force, the purpose ol the club is threefold: to develop genuine teamwork and promote Friendship among the members, to provide opportunity for members to carry responsibility and thereby help to develop leadership and intelligent lellow- ship, and to encourage each member to contribute toward the happiness and well-being ol the members of the home and community. Qllicers are elected each semester. For the First semester, Ethelmae Walter was elected president, June Pritchard, vice-president, Joyce Barnes, secretary, and Audrey Linder, treasurer. Second semester ollicers were: Nora l'louden, president, Marjorie Schwebke, vice-president, Nellie Holmes, secretary, and Bette Kohler, treasurer. Twice each month, meetings were held, one of which was a business meeting andthe other a social meeting. Two parties were held-one at Christmas, and one on St. Patricks day. For several weeks during the winter months, hot lunches were planned and served to the students at the Community Building. A hot dish, a vegetable or a Fruit serving, a sandwich, and milk were served lor Fifteen cents. The lunches, well-balanced and well-prepared, proved to be a very much appreciated service to the student body. Side by side with the Home Ec girls was a Bel-l'li News salesgirl with chocolate milk. White milk or brown milk? was the daily question which met the patrons of the lunch counter. During the spring, the club decided that they wanted to play a more definite part in the war etlort. Ac- cordingly, they volunteered their services to the Red Cross For any project in which the Red Cross needed extra help. IF the chapter accepts the girls' oller of service, the l-lomemaking Club plans to hold special evening meetings to knit, cut out and sew garments, or to perform any other work which the Red Cross desires. The l-lomemaking Club has filled a long-Felt need for a club ol this sort lor high school girls, and the work of Miss Force in making it a success is greatly appreciated. 72 lop Row: Bill Lavv, Ed Foley, Burton Wright, Les Klaas, jack Mclntire, Gerald Balentyne, Dean Smith, Don Konsdorl, Norman Glass, and David Greet. Middle Row: Allan Greenhow, l-larry Davey, Dick Pettey, jack Moore, Bill Summers, Mr. McAllister, Jack Richardson, Charles Buker, l-larold l-lyser, and Bob Penticotl. Bottom Row: joe Pettey, Kenneth Foster, lvan Johansson, Jimmy Balentyne, Carson Dejarnatt, Albert Johnson, Bob Strom, Dick Penticott, Bob Wright, Gordon Spooner, and Stuart Sisson. Hi-Y lhe l-li-Y is the group ol boys who make it possible lor us to have our noon-hour activities. The check- room boys, Donald Konsdorl, Stan Revolinski, and ,lack Moore, are to be seen at their job at all ol the basket- ball games, plays, concerts, and important public events at the Community Building. lhe nickels from this fund are used For worthy school projects, the main one being the provision ol equipment lor the play room at noon. pingpong, shutlleboard, boxing, punch-bag, and dancing-these are the main noon-hour activities. pingpong is the most popular, with shuttleboard a close second. Dancing, ol course, is popular on dance-days, and mgny a boy ovves his popularity at the junior prom to the polishing his dancing received at these more humble a airs. Every two vveeks, this group oi boys, whose motto is 'lla create, maintain, and extend throughout the com- munity, high standards oi Christian living, H meet at the NYU for a potluck supper. According to a l-li-Y- G.A.A. tradition, which has proved to be a highly enjoyable one, the boys invited the G.A.A. girls to share their potluck dinner which was held the night ol March 'l6. Qtticers ol the club lor the past year vvere: president, Gordon Spooner, vice-president, Bob Wright, sec- retary and treasurer, Stuart Sisson. Mr. McAllister, who supervises all of the play activities during the noon hour, is the sponsor ol the organization and deserves much credit lor building the l-li-Y into a very popular and Worthwhile group. 73 iQ J I '- 1 9 'll' I, i U V' xy '9 xlb x I4 , QQ, fyof 77 4 I-lere are the stu- ' g Mfg adm 4-4 jjnzlsxifhoxmade thi MM awww 'W ' 'fs ' WQIQQ lift 7 ,gb hellrldverage consist- W' i 1 3-fy 4, QI K :Z ingofatleast3A's QLCQQU l75f' and no grades be- iicfr LL MRL 145 1 I B, MM f Kfd,?j5Aj' Qfzf PM MLM-'ttf ms? fair! fffff WV7' MMS xt! W 27,46 Jfvzzzfi M gkw N3 f ' . I fl W 'yy T' lQcL,ow.Le.o?E,'tl3 l . graham '75 mykwv 145 I , I ,7,i,,m,'z,g ,LAW fm l ,7dff'1f,Z!,.,.,zH-fsflffj W fjfwwdj 3 ' ,J 'wr W '76 N 717655-,,,f - 71 1 f The NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY consists ol students chosen from the upper Fourth ol the class for leadership, character, and service. The members are: Patsy Gritleth, Nancy xlUl49S, Cboth chosen when iuniorsD, William Fletcher, slessie Glass, Bob Wright, Anne Duenloostle, Nancy Laing, and Burton Wright, Qthe latter three being honored as iuniorsl. The NATIONAL ATHLETIC SCl-lQl.Al2Sl-llp SOCIETY is composed ol boys of at least average scholar- ship who possess good sportsmanship and good citizenship. The boys must have earned a major letter or two minor letters in one of the major sports. present members are: Bob Wrightklason l.aw, Carson De Jarnatt, Ben Farina, Bill Clanin, Clint Cator, Les Klaas, Stu Sisson, l-lenry Black, Ken Culvey, Jaclc Mclntire, Dan Taylor, Ray Tripp, and Dar Miller, 74 Seated: Martha Bergeson, Patty Braun, Patsy Griffeth, Violet Rennie. A Standing: Mary ,lane Tripp, Joy Covey, Bob Wright, Bonnie Davis, Lester Klaus. Stu Sisson not in picture. Ring around Elizabethn f'Ring around Elizabeth is the title of the gay comedy which was chosen by the play committee as the senior class play. The presentation wili be given in May, and rehearsals are just getting under way as the Belvi goes to press, The plot of the play is something lilte this: Elizabeth Qpatty BraunD is the center of a very irritating house- hold. l-ler husband CBob WrightD is a plain everyday business man, one of her daughters Cpatsy Griffethj is in love with a cynical playbcy Cl.es Klaasb while the other one CViolet Rennieb is extremely studious. There's a selfish old mother QMartha Bergesonl who hoards antiques, and a fussy father-in-law CStuart Sissonl who chases fires, and a nosey house guest CBonnie Davisl, and a bossy cook CMary Jane TrippD. Elizabeth is about to receive a legacy and so most of these people are overly anxious to be extremely nice to her. Finally, Elizabeth,reaching the brealcing point, develops a nice case of amnesia in which twenty years are blotted out of her life and she is a girl again. This enables her to tell all the members of her family what she thinlts of them. l'ler tirade malces the family realize what they've been doing, and the results promise well for the future of Elizabeth and her family. Qther characters entering the action are the policeman Clildon Applegrenl, the platformist Csloy Coveyj, and the doctor Clfenneth Biesterl. The play is being coached by Miss Ruth Bowman who has a number of very successful class play hits to her credit. The production staff, those hard-worlcing people who remain in the background but whose efforts are reflected in the smoothness of the performance are: Sound effects and stage, Bud Blaclc: Large props, ,laclt Mclntire and Don Mccarragher, Prompters, Dawn Young, Beverley Miler, Avon Rasmussen, Elizabeth Bender, Mary ,lane Worden, Barbara Fry, and Nora l-louden, Small props, Betty Brown, Betty Turner Barbara Andrew, Margaret Biggs, and Charlotte Manley, Business managers, jessie Glass and Nancy sluftesz Cos- tumes, lla Ann Elliott and ,lane Wainscott, Art Publicity, Barbara Bauer and Jane Wainscott. 75 ....kl..4 l Seated: Donald Bender, Marcia Laing, Clinton Cator, Robert Burrows, Barbara Berg, Trudy Lampert. Standing: Lois Felz, Burton Wright, Shirley Reynolds, john Gustafson, Roger Wright, Russell Meyers, Ellen McNeil, john Shores, Robert Vkfright, William Fletcher, Darwin Cooper, Alice joan Mickey, Betty Oakley, Miss Conard, Miss Fulkerson, Student Council The Student Council this year has had a very busy year with its project oi boosting the war eiiort. Early in the tall, the council promoted a big scrap and metal drive, It was no unusual sight at this time to see one oi Bl-l.5.'s co-eds deposit a piece ol tin eavestrough on the scrap-pile in iront oi the building or to see a couple oi huskies straining under the weight oi a brass bedstead or a goodly length oi iron pipe. Throughout the year, student council members sold defense stamps during the home room periods on Wed- nesdays and Fridays, By March twelfth, one thousand eight hundred eleven dollars and ninety-Five cents worth oi stamps had been purchased in this manner. lhe Booster Carnival, held on December twelfth in the Community Building, also promoted the victory campaign. Classes won votes for their queens by collecting scrap iron and rubber, and by selling bonds and stamps. At the night oi the carnival, the public was astounded to learn that, during the two weeks preceding the carnival, B,l'l.S. students had sold thirty-one thousand dollars worth oi bonds and stamps and had collected Fifty-four dollars and seventy-tour cents worth oi junk! ln March, the council aided the Red Cross in furthering its work, and B.l-!.S. students contributed one hundred and sixteen dollars to the Red Cross, Council members are now busy gathering the data necessary For B.l-l.S. to have a service Flag this spring. Plans are under way for the new service Flag, bearing a star For every Former pupil or teacher oi B.l-l.S. now in the service, to be displayed from one oi the iront windows oi the high school. This yearis council has consisted oi nineteen members, a representative being chosen irom each home room on the basis of his good sportsmanship, good citizenship, and willingness to serve. Regular meetings are held each Thursday during the home-room period. ln addition to the work referred to above, the group has, as usual, provided banquets For the football and basketball boys and has Furnished the school with a series oi programs. Besides these serious projects, the council has sponsored two dances-just for lun!-the l'lomecoming Dance and the Christmas l'lop! Miss Fulkerson and Miss Conard deserve much credit for their able sponsorship oi this busy group. Qiiicers for the year were: president, Russell Meyers, vice-president, Clinton Cator, secretary, Ellen McNeil, and treasurer, Robert Wright. Trippy waits . . . and waits . . . and waits! Lila and Chuck portray a Christmas scene. Good heavens! Martha is hypnotized! Victory Carnival Bernice Kiefer, Carniyai Queen' The four queens' Vi Rennie, Bernice Kiefer, jane Houston, and Trudy Lampert. Vi Rennie, senior queen Vi angles for a big one! Stiii iaaks Fishy! I-21. O-63. BlNGCi The telegraph office keeps busy! Flowers for madame? Any pennies in the cup, Ellen7 Trudy Lampert, freshman queen. Step right up here and vote For the queenl jane i-iousron, sophomore queen. Y ?--Y V for 77 W , The beginning of our junk heap . . 4 glunk and more junk! , . . Belvidere? old streetcar rails are removed for salvage . , , Bill Fletcher handles sale ol defense stamps . . . Ray Tripp acts as a victim For First-aid practice . . , Afternoon Librarians: Esther Anderson, Marion Lucas, Vi Rennie, glean De Wane, Ken Biester, and Betty Stieg . . . Punchtime at Freshman Reception- l-lomecoming Dance , . . Ross Somerville's orchestra'---popular, aren't they? , . . Vi and Toot share the last bottle of chocolate milk at the Buddy l-like . , . lna and Judy eat onions and lemons at G.A,A. lnitiation . . . Wienie-roasting time on the Buddy l-like , . . Marcia, our artist on the Bel-l-li News . . . jonesey sells candy ata Football game . . , Esther Mae and Anne decorate For the l-lomecoming Dance , . Kimmy about 4:00 p,m. each day! 78 Sept, Sept Qct. Oct. Qct. Oct. Nov Nov Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. It Happened Like This! 8-School starts todayl Are the freshmen ever in a tizzyl . 'I4-Belvi stall junlcs all old copper and zinc plate in compliance with government demands. 'I-Fuel oil rationedl Easy on the midnight oil novv, pall '16-Teachers lnstitute at Roclclord. Vacation in Belvidere. Q4-Freshman Reception and Homecoming. A big day lor jivel Q8-Turn on that glamourl Belvi group pictures are being talcen today. 7-US. troops, under Lt.-Gen. Eisenhower, land in Africa. 'I8-President orders registration ol youths vvho reached eighteenth birthday alter sluly 'l. 'l-Gasoline rationing begins. Four gallons a week lor most ol us, and lceep that vvagon dovvn to thirty- Five miles an hour, Q3-Clever Christmas pageants. Remember Trippy under the mistletoe? 4-Baclc to school again alter seeing Santa Claus. Q7 -Get those pencils sharpened! Final exams beginl 'l5-Surprise shoe rationing begins. Qnly three pair ol booties ci year from novv onl 'l6-Baslcetball team thrills crowd by spectacular defeat ol mighty Somonaulc, 38-37. Hooray lor Danny! Q3. Rati Four-day distribution of ration book No. Q Ccanned goods and meatl begins. Vacation for usl oning ol these articles begin Monday. March Q-Seniors emote lor Class Play tryouts. March 19-Belvi and Bel-l'li Variety Show. The prize Winners are Russ Webster, the seniors, and the l:.l:.A. Congratulationsl You were goocll March Q6-Blaclc-lace hilarity reigns supreme. Second F.l:.A. Minstrel Show a great success. April 'I-Our snappy baslcetball teams are honored ata banquet given in their honor by the Student Council. No foolin'l April 16-'iB CIub members hold their annual dance. Good-loolcing, aren't they, all dressed up? April Q3-Today is Easter vacationn. May 'I4-G.A.A. presents Victory Revue of 1943. May 'I8-Band presents its spring concert. May Q1-Big day lor all. The seniors score a hit with their class play, l'l2ing around Elizabethn. ,lune 'I-lhe reward ol it alll That diploma at lastl Commencement Exercise tonight. Dr. Preston Bradley, spea er. ,lune Q-More lunl Class Day. june 4-Back to B.l'l.S. for l-lonors Day-then summer vacotionl Be seeing you next September! 79' L l i l fig, ey Y W' Wir We rdsflftlf 1943 bas been a memorable year for us. We Wlwo lwad classes in tlwe nortlw corner of tlwe liigli sclwool will always remember now we Watclwed tlwe trains coming from Camp Grant witli l4l'ial4i-uniformed men. 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