Antioch Community High School - Sequoia Yearbook (Antioch, IL)

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hz VOLUME I ANTIOCH. WINSNOBEL PRIZE One of Antioch HlgD'S former students has brought great ac- claim to Antioch by his win- ning of the Nobel Prize in Science. Dr. John Hojem has discovered a new theory of Xsnthorhamnin. GRAND OPENING Last Saturday night was the grand opening of Fred Wclf's HTeen Canteen? The contractors building were Melfred and Bob Dieball. They widely known as the Contracting Corp. The for this Stillson are more Stilldie canteen is made up of a large roller rink and soda bar. The grand organist is Benno Freund Guards are Donald Schultz and Donald Shank. Working in the soda bar are Donna Schultz and Dorothy Holt RAMAE BEEDLE AND PETER POUIOS WED SUN AY More than 250 people at- tended the beautiful spring wedding of Ramae Beedle and Peter Poulos. The bride's gown was an original creation by the famous designer,Betty Jean McDougall. The maid of honor was Betty Lou Bauer. The brides- maids were Adella Rentner and Joyce Strametz. The best man was Roy Engfors and ushers were Jim Kennedy and Dick adke. Guests from out-of-town were Mn and Mrs Robert wilton, who are now living in Chicago. Bob owns a large bakery there. Mrs. Wilton is the former Nanq Horenberger. Clarita Greenlee made a special trip from Eng- land to be present at the wed- ding. Louise McCann who isnow a private secretary for the governor of Illinois, also at- tended. LADY KILLER??? Hollywood, Calif.: Last night Mary Campbell won the Women's wrestling Championship of the U. S. in two out of three falls. Her manager, Bob McCann, is taking her to Europe next week to compete for the Worlds Championship. he mid rains ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1960 NUMBER 1 1 IW N5 :i,a,f - pa ff X, A' P? ld rf 97 T gag-DCM . Jw, 5 -P e. G-5' SAINT RATRICK'S PARADE Tomorrow the annual Saint Fatrick's Day parade will be led by Jack lhhoney. Pat Kel- leher will beat the bass drum and the flute will be played by Dick Kelly. Mary Ann Quilty is the chairman of the float committee. Notify her to enter a float! ANTIOCh BUSINMDS wOMEN'S ASSOCIATION At the last meeting of the Antioch Business women's Asso- ciation the presiding officer, Marilyn Bushing, installed the new officers. The officers are President-Diana Fox Vice-President-Gwen Keating Secretary-Jacqueline Onstad Treasuer-Joyce Crawford The distinguished guest was Barbara Barthel, who gave a lecture on her recent trip in France. while in Paris she met one of her former schoolmates Shirley Ross. GUEST ON UORIGINAL AMATEUR HOUR' The famous comedian, Bud Cardiff, a former resident of Antioch, was the guest on the nOr1ginal Amateur Hour,U where he first got his start eight years ago. HJOANNIE GET IOUR BIFLEH Joanne Midgely is now star- ring in the new musical comedy, uJoannie Get Your Rifle! with Joanne Kiehl as the coy sharp- shooter. One of the members of the orchestra is also from Antioch. He is Shorty Lux who plays the trumpet. BANK ROBBERY The Antioch National Bank was robbed Saturday afternoon for the second time in l0yeara Police Chief Irving Buctha 'was on the job immediately and the robbers were captured by midnight. FARM BUREAU CONVENTION The delegates from Lake County to the state Farm Bureau convention at Chicago Fri. and Sat. are Richard Raether and Gordon tells. A report will be given at the next meeting. ENTERS HORSE SHOW Delores Sorenson is going to enter and ride her prize palfrey at the National Horse Show in Chicago next month ANTIOCH HOSPITAL RECENTLY OPENED The modern hospital has recently opened its doors for patients. The hospital is one of the most modern in the state. The famous designer, Betty Terry, furnished the in- terior. Residents from Antioch env ployed in the hospital are: Jerry Crichton, the chief of staff: Walter Schlegel and Ray Luckel,interns: June Petersen, head nurse: Louise Ericksen, Mary Rose Webb, and Georgia Stephens,nurses: Marion Milleg occupational therapist Beverly Baird and Florence Bolton, di- etitians. One of the first patients was Eugene Wieczorek, who is having another operation on his leg which was injured last fall while Playing in the Bear-Wildcat game . ANTIOCh AND LAKE VILLA LUMIBER YARDS HAVE NEW OWNERS Jack and Ronald Vos took over the complete ownership of the Antioch and Lake Villa Lumber Yards last week from their fathers who are retir- ing. 'They plan to expand fur- ther as soon as they have more capital.

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I-H STGRY The C1-HSS of 1950 elltefefl A-'1'-H-E as the largest class ever to enroll. we were greeted by the sophomores who gave a party October ll to make us feel at home: we returned this party on April 25. The class sponsors-Miss Darrough, Miss Donovan, and Mr. Paynic-helped us organize our first class meeting to elect officers-Dick Radke, president: Daryl Ostrander, vice-president: Clarita Greenlee, secretary: and Mary Ann Quilty, treasurer. The representatives to Student Council were Barbara Barthel and Jim Kennedy. The football boys chose Mary Ann Quilty as freshman attendant in the Homecoming Queen's court. Our freshman year at high school ended with a freshman-sophomore picnic at Petrifying Springs. Our sophomore year we gave a party to welcome the freshmen to their Nnew world,H under the leadership of Bob wilton, president: Jim Kennedy, vice- president: Jack Mahoney, secretary, and Pete Poulos, treasurer. The representa- tives to student Council were Betty Jean McDougall, Mary Ann Quilty, Peter Poulos and Jack Mahoney. Pat Kelleher was chosen as attendant in the queen's court at Homecoming. Our third year at A.T.H.b. gave us the title of upper-classmen but also brought us a great responsibility-the prom. with Jerry Crichton, president: Mary Ann Quilty, vice-president: Jackie Onstad, secretary: and Jack Mahoney, treasurer: we earned enough money to entertain the seniors at Apple Blossom Time. Jerry Crichton and June Petersen reigned as king and queen of the prom, at which Lou Val and his orchestra played. Betty Jean McDougall, June Petersen, Joanne Midgley, Jack Mahoney, Jim Kennedy, and Peter Poulos represented us in the student governing body, and Dorothy Verke was the junior attendant to the queen. we also presented Ustranger in the N1ght,U a mystery-comedy, on November 18 and 19 under the direction of Miss Jeannette Darrough. Mr. Polley replaced Mr. Paynic as the new sponsor to help Miss Donovan and Miss Darrough advise us. As officers'for our senior year we chose Peter Poulos, president: Roy Engfors, vice-president: Mary Ellen Campbell, secretary: and Bud Cardiff, treasurer. Bud was also elected to be president of Student Council with Betty Jean McDougall, Jim Kennedy, Peter Poulos, Mary Ann Quilty, Barbara Barthel, June Petersen, Betty Terry, Clarita Greenlee, Jack Mahoney, Betty Lou Bauer, Diana Fox, Fred wolf, Bob wilton, Melfred Stillson as representatives of this group which this year inaugurated a new constitution by which tg,govern the studeq body. The football team chose Ramae Beedle as Queen of the Homecoming festivities with Joyce Strametz sharing the honors as senior attendant to Ramae. Peter Poulos was captain of the football team, and Fred wolf re- ceived the Sportsmanship Award. The senior play, HLittle women,H was presented on May 5 and 6 under the direction of Miss Naomi Meiners. One of our advisers, Miss Darrough, changed her name to Mrs. Tulumello during the school year. Baccalaureate and graduation services on May Z8 and June 2 brought to our minds the true value and meaning of the work and happy times we had shared ln AoTuHas0

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ASS MBLIES-f3i..J. AWLQZ. 'C students attended a pep assembly at which Bob scott, president of the class of '49, presented a school flag to Mr. Birkhead on behalf of his classmates. Musical entertainment was presented by Mr. willo, who played an instrument similar to an accordian called a concertina grand. He was accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Coffin. Students who d1un't go to the football game at Ela witnessed a demonstration of the making of pottery figures. Antioch American Legion members presented an Armistice Day program honoring the dead or world war I and II. Junior play skits were presented to students and faculty members. Oct. l9M9- Nov. 19b9- Dec 1949- Jan. Mar. May 1950- 1950- 1950- Mr. Otto Bchack-lecturer, teacher, and singer- illustrated ways in which students can strengthen their voices. His wife accompanied him at the piano. The chorus ISHSSTEGG their Christmas concert numbers for the student body. The movie, UTreasure Island,H was shown in the auditorium. The students and faculty saw UHolidays with the Ha1ladays,H a movie taken by Mr. Halladay and his wife of their adventures filming the beauty of Quetico, a park between Minnesota and Canada. Senior class play cast gave skits of their play, HLittle women.W Honors Day program was held at which valedictorian and saluta- torian were announced, National Honor Society members were honored, and awards for various school activities were pre- sented. The president of the senior class handed the American flag to the junior class president at appropriate ceremonies in observance of Flag Day.