Harlem High School - Meteor Yearbook (Machesney Park, IL)

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STANDING: Mike Housewert, Gary Stonewall. SECOND ROW: Karen Board, Bob Bender. FRON T ROW: Jim Wyide, Russ Russell. Not shown: Rick Anderson, Carl Thompson. Richard Jones. How docs it feel to help run the government? Just ask those who attended Illini Girls’ State and Premier Boys' State. These young adults set up a state government of their own and elect all of their state officials from dog catcher to governor. Premier Boys' State and Girls’ State hold that young citizens can ' learn best by doing.” It is a true democracy' in that all participants can vote and hold office. Also included is a program of sports and recreation plus one hour a day of schooling in such courses as law, police training, election officials training, and civil defense. Delegates arc chosen from high school boys and girls between the ages of 15-17 who arc recommended by their area American I.egion Counselor.' The personalities of those attending Girls’ State and Boys' State can be summed up in the words of an area boy, Never have I seen so many people who impressed me the way I hope that I impress others. 158

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Thespian Troupe 2105 FIRST ROW: Joan Gleason. Robin Finch, Linda Burdick, Judy Shippec. SECOND ROW: Perry French, Lynda Sutton, Karen Whippier. John Luhman. Fran Minihan. THIRD ROW: Dennis Leslie, Jim Jones. Miss Bracken, Sponsor, Chester Hall. Ralph Hotchkiss, Tom Peterson. OFFICERS: Lynda Sutton, Clerk; John Luhman, Vicc-Prcs.; Ron Mackey, Pres.; Karen Whippier, Sec.-Treas. The Thespian pin, similar to the symbol of Janus, depicts a thoughtful past inspiring an experienced and more successful future. Thespian Troupe 2105 employed this same philosophy to advance the standards of excellence in all phases of dramatic arts, and to create an active and intelligent interest in drama and forensic speaking among the students of Harlem High. To promote these aims, each time a curtain went up and house lights dimmed, Thespians were helping—on make-up, on costumes, and on stage—contributing in any and every way they could to insure the success of the show. Thespians were proud to have participated in the Junior and Senior class plays, the operetta, Speech contest, and debate activities. These, with memories of Thespian initiations, the Christmas toboggan party, and the Senior-alumni banquet, will forever remain highlights of the 1963-64 Thespian year. This group has been an ever-expanding nucleus continually striving to promote and encourage others along the unforgettable path which leads to the phrase— Places everyone—Break a leg! 157

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BACK ROW, left to right: L. Oswald, W. Clutter, D. McLevige, B. Martin, P. Clinton, S. Evens, B. Bender, B. McMahon, T. Kinison. SIXTH ROW: R. Jones, J. Finley, R. Green, R. Jones. J. Budgins, T. Seitcr, J. Newton, T. Cantwell, R. Anderson. FIFTH ROW: D. Bloyer, R. Russell, C. Bainter, T. McKay, D. Snuggerud, J. Iscly, M. Badertschcr, G. Turner. FOURTH ROW: T. Berg, B. Drake, D. McKenna, M. Bergsten. J. Montena, B. Hinshaw, M. Bainter. THIRD ROW: G. Richardson, J. Peterson, R. Maitland, G. Samp, M. Hartman, M. Pierce, D. Ancona. SECOND ROW: T. Lucpkcs, J. Burden. Sgt. at Arms; L. Vaughan, Pres.; M. Thompson, V. Pres.; F. Lilagrcn, Sec.-Treas.; J. Murphy. FRONT ROW: J. Dunn, C. Smith, J. Moore, D. Plapp, G. Huffman. H” Club A major letter is one of the greatest honors which can be bestowed upon a high school athlete. This award is received by a boy who has sacrificed much for his school and his fellow students. At Harlem a varsity athlete is shown special recognition by membership in the H Club. When given this recognition an athlete must also assume certain responsibilities. Working on the homecoming dance and ushering for all home basketball games were the two main activities sponsored by the H Club; but the father-son night, and the spring steak fry were the most popular with the boys. Besides these many recreational activities, the club made a monetary presentation to Harlem's basketball teams and established a systematic method of displaying athletic honors on the letter. All activities were supervised by John Phillips and Elmer Plew, faculty advisors. 159