Belvidere High School - Belvi Yearbook (Belvidere, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1942 volume:

.xg W 525,444 .QDQWL A 1 Q . Q . wr.-ff-1, ,.f,,11- - , 3 , fwvv J v' F 5 1.- , , .Ay .V I sg ' 1, .Y. rxil' . ruff W I Q. iffwjw VM y ' W 5 f ' 2, Dxnl vu ,, , I V W M 1 ?. 1 , - w wf1w r 5 4 5 S L . 2 I r x Q s i Q Z 5 L 3 f e 5 5 3 I f f E E x E S 1 I S 5 K 3 E E 3 s i 5 f U 1 fy I fl ,u n THE H941-2 IEUJVU OUR LIFE AT B.H.S. E BELVI ST F EDITOR .IOHN LOOP PRINTING EDITOR VIRGINIA WYANDEBURG ENGRAVING EDITOR IJARLENE VANDEWAIIKER MANAGING EDITOR KA'1'Y LOU XYRIGHT ASSISTANT EDITORS FRANCES GRIEEF LOUISE HAWKEY INIARY LAMBERT BETTY MARSHALL LORRAINE IVIILLER XVAYNE MILI,ER JEAN SMITH SALLY SMITH I,EA'1'HA SHORT EDITH XYATTS ON BEHALF OF THE SENIOR CLASS THE STAFF PRESENTS THE WIQM!-2 EMM BELVIDHRE I-HGH SCHOOL BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS NIAY, 1942 'VOL XXXII WE DEDICATE OUR BELVI TO All CCD? wp W WWW 332 YQQD -ff f '16 ' -Q Had ,,,1, ni! 40' A! ldw an Yjvithiii the walls of Belvidere High School, We have spent many hoursesome gay, some serious. To recall all of them would he quite impossible. In this Belvi, We will try to luring back a few memories of the past year. From fall to summer, We present our lille at B. H. S. Fifi? vp Wwaiix A., EALL . . . Back to school . . . freshman initiation . . . football . . . Homecoming . . . class elections . . . marching band . . . public speaking skits . . . Booster Carnival . . . Thanksgiving! PI 1 is sp 1 N my :er R 3 S9 S N1--. ga' 1 , ,ff 41 fi --.-. li f H. , A, WA . ,f1 J' ,gg f ,,,l,r 'fs 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 fi ,W .- -few 11 mwik 5' 'S . ii ifgbgfgifag, Z1 11 5 LJ.. .1 ,fiflfq ' V.i3ffi,:fff 25-354 .4 ,fy ,, . Vi ,fy 1 ,X 4 . ,yy ' mmf: , .'f:g.J' A 1.1 ii- -L A ,......-- gg just Lsigmni .muh , 11 X 5. 4 14 11 he theme into which the Belvi staff has woven the chronicles of this school year is based upon the passing of the seasons. Symbolic of the most permanent value of life, which is change itself, the absolute certainty and regularity of the changing seasons hold out an eternal hope for new adventure, a turning of the tide, a chance for newer and greater happiness for all our people. any summers may come and go, but never shall we close the covers of this book to look upon a more challenging time, upon a world more troubled with the evils of bitterness and conHict, with urgent problems of how to manage the soil, mines, factories, society, and government. In these brief years, the grad- uates from Belvidere have discovered the dignity in honest work. They have realized the great need for a disciplined mind and body to handle the challenges of the troubled world. They have become aware of some of the earthly stains which the snows of winter cannot hide nor the summer rains wash away. eluctantly we may give up the joys of childhood for fear they are the only permanent ones, but we are ready and unafraid to face the challenge that comes, the challenge of the poet who wrote: 'fBuild thee more stately mansions, O my soul, As the swift seasons rolll Leave thy low-vaulted past! Let each new temple, nobler than the last, Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, Till thou at length art free, Leaving thine outgrown shell by life's unresting sea! Jeff Qsug I' Our principal and superintendent, Mr. Floyd li. Brett, has won L1 deep place in our regard because we feel that his deepest interest is in our welfare-that he is always willing to give his time and energy to help us solve our problems. We express our thanks to Mr. Brettsmusic-lover, scholar, gentleman--and a sin- cere friend to us all. Q2 1 l lx ' :XX 11 or X .X Information seekers . . , telephone calls . . , tardy strzgglers . . , corre- spondence . . . salesmen . . . records! No wonder the omce is buzzing with activity! Miss Lawrence Cseatedj and Ann Vllilliams do a fine job of keeping things under control. 12 Miss Ruth Harris, assistant principal of the high school, helps Mr. Brett keep B. H. S. running smoothly. She spends most of her time in the otlice taking care of various business matters-issuing con- tracts for the Community Building, check- ing tardiness and absence reports, and keeping ofrice records in order. Her fine sense of humor has made her a general favorite With the students. .Viwmif IDR. CQr2RHARo CI,.-XIYILWQ MR. lf. W. SHAI'l'i-IRT, presidentg Mr. Crvoi: HEl.liIG.A5Q NIR. I.. H. lilililllill. .Vfrzr1z1'1'21g X1R,kix5oRtsE NIARSI-IAl.I.g NIR. CLARENCE IUIFPORDQ NIR. jonx lil,.'L-XS, ,'5t'I Ik0RN!-ZY Oyxrgx Jonxsox, attorney for HDR IGI QF E UCATUQN Pictured above is our Board of liducation, a group of seven public-spirited men who give freely of their time to advance the educational interests ol' Belvidere youth. Their duties include setting up a budget, selecting a teaching stall, buying school equipment, keepirg the school buildings in repair, and shaping the educational program in general. ln order to carry tput their tasks, the following committees are chosen. The Committees of the past year arid their members include: the board. flffm zziffflfzfffw'ff'1z11fz': Mr. Helligas, Mr. lileber. Affflffflill' Ili: Klaas, Nlr. liirliord, Dr. Clausius. ,1'1rrfil.' Mr. Klebcr, Mr. Klaas. Bzzmzf' Ur. Clausius, NIV. Kleber. Blmfqef: Dr. Clausius, Nlr. Kleber. Ifzzifffifzlg' 1z11f1'Gm1z11f2'.f.' Mr. Dil-Ford, hlr. Marshall, Mr. Klaas. Clllillillllfllill' l?11ifrfi1fg.' Nlr. lvlaas, Nlr. Helligas, Nlr. Brett, Suplt of Schools. l11.v1f1'fz11ff.' hlr. Marshall, hlr. Dilliord. P1f1'i'hzz.rf21g.' Nlr. Helligas, Xlr. Nlarshall, Ur. Clausius. Tm1'!zU1'.r.' Mr. Marshall, hlr. Helligas, Mr. Dirliord. Board members meet at least once a month to transact all their business in open public meet- ings. lfach member serves for a term ot' three years with the exception of the president, whose term is one year. lfach year, in the spring, an election is held, at which tyyo board members and a president are chosen. Belvidere High School students are grateful to these progressive citizens yvhose interest, eng thusiasm, and untiring efforts have aided greatly in the growth, development, and progress of our school. l3 IN THE IFALL . . . Sorry you let the air out of llohnnyls tires, Sally? Freshman Initiation . . . Mac , Mr. Fischer, Kep ,and Mr. Brett ping it out . . . Pop and'gKimmy keep lem swishing . . , Itls Belvi Week! Katy I,ou collects! The stars attract Mr. Mong's physics class , . In exactly one and onefhalf minutes, third period will end. P I. N . - lx D. . .1 . I4 i Miss Phillips instructs the librarians in index filing. Smleff: Gloria Jean Williams, Virginia Van- clehurg, l,orrz1ine Miller, Delores Crawford, Ruth Caldwell, Ruth Crawford. -hlfflllfllilliff l,eatha Short, Violet Rennie, Jessie Glass, Nancy l.z1ing, Frances Greef, and Miss Phillips . . , Perfect, Donnie! lntricate jig-saw work makes for precision . . . lt's a lmull'seyel lillen McNeil, our champ archer . . . Mr. Punnlt, 21 handy man with tools . . . No, not youthful love-just lfresliman lnitiation. Lyons and lnlmnizilou , . . Dan, Barbara, and Lois turn hack the pages of time. L. 'fbi w 15 I xx' Q1 K- xx'- QNX xx, N Y fx J I Ks CLASS OF '45 . . Last September, B. H. S. w' ' tinged with a slight emerald hue. The fresh- men had arrived! Although bewildered at First, V soon outgrew their shyness. NOW, by Nlay, they have made a name for themselves by re u ei1' talent, sch larsmarid excellent team- .A Work. Their faculty advisors are Miss Burtatte and Miss C Row Om, .-XDAMs ALSUP ANDERSON, AI. ANDERSON, R BAHR BAKER BALENTYNE BARNES aw Row T-wo BARNES BARR BENDER, D. BENDER, R. BINNINGER BLACHFORD BRADY BREMMER Row Thaw BR1:Ns CALDWELL. CAMPBELL CHAMBERS '57 x Row Fam' CHAPMAN COHOON CoNR1.1NG COPAS Raw Fin' CoPAs CORMIE Col'N'rRx'MAN CENNINGHAM CURRY DAY IJIFFORD IJISHMAN an 32 . ew , Row Six IJUNCAN , , HCKMAN sh. l - ' ' - , , ' ERMAN it f V .. FAIRGRIEVE3 l7Ei,'rz lfi NR ' i ' ' -' FISCHER L si x V L I N i Wd , FLi.14,,,, rt t if ' 4,1 5 i 2 i 2 JF : ..,,.Z xgljjgfuf hx fiyifi, C L X i 4533 5553 sf , ,fi X fy? fs -A J :'- I si, - N , f- C ffl! 'gigl l la RniUSfL'e'r1 Fos'rF R l RINI CAI i Af HER f Q1 - 4 , . ' L A, ff A F0w1.ER A M 1 . fu A A- in- .. , Q- -:s' A-A F 1 V if .. 4 1 A N l,'? h - ,QW -' f ' Y, b .A ,I ' 1' il B B ?lg' K K, s ' J A K iff . 'H LN ti 1 C1A1Fs K JAX l A Z ' ciIBBS 1 . R' ' ii? -if A 51 ' . ii,Ass Irzyel: CLASS OFFICEIlS+KENNEl'H MILES, PREs1uEN'rg CIERALDINE CJAKIAEY, 'I'REAsL'Ri-:Ry JANE HLDIfSTON, SEcRE'rARx'g LYON BIEYERS, XICE-PREs1iJEN'i'. N? i 16 N low Om' QQYPI-CON cSl'S'l'.-KFSKJN IJ.-Xl.l. HA1.1.cREx l'JAlVlBI.E'I'I' J'JAl 1'H,l.. HAl 'l'H, I.. H.4XX'kINx Row Two HEl.l.IG.'Xs l JENDRll'K50N HExN1xra Hlclxs H0l.MEr HfJI'S'I'K7N H1 I.5'l'ElDI' HX'5ER R ow 'l'!1rw' JAMEs JOHNNON JOINER KAHLER KA1sER KAI.'l'ENIlACH KEA'l'INfI KEEGAN Rm: I-'ffm' KEI.l.Y' lXE'l'El,Hl I' KINCANNON IQIRANE Ron' 1'vIv1't' KIZEK KLAAE KLING KOCH KVNOE RHIC SU' LAINI: . LANE LANNINU - LEONARD- LIBRE IJNOER LOL' X LARSON Ro-:C Sriwz 'J 3 NJANLEY ' 4 X MANEON I.L'CE I.1'cROw AICI :I.ROY NICKERN NICKIBBON x1Al.l.E'1 I' Row Eiglzf :X1AR'l'INEZ A1ECKl.EY, H. XIECKLEY, R. N1ERRIMAN KIERRIMAN, NIEYERS, F. IXIEYI-1RS,I.. IX1Il.E5 Ro-ze' Xfnr' IVIOORE, .-X. IXIOORE, J. KJOORE, K. NIORGAN MORR1s NIVNOY, J. MUNOY, M. NEIAON , O xx' Q. O. I .Ahh . s 5 V V . g i, 5 . W .. A, 2 ' g if 'E Q5 , 11, 3' 'XG ' if .... . W J V 1 K 1 ' 1 f A ga. f. A 1-- Aw . , 2 A R -- ' VVVV .. ik ' ..,,4.i.. JJ ,Y J .113 ,A M555 ii Xl xl Q R ' 1- w s ' .,'.. J 3- ' ? A, V . 9 .. I A M U.f1' fl 'Q '- . .t lvv, . . R K ' 1 . Y .rl 1 P 1 Vxgggf 'jx .V., . ly'--KE- V 5 H ... . X 'fx A a ' 'gif ' ., .gl A , ,G J. ,F . 2. A Wi f. ,... 5 5 J . WL fix. ' .137 A J LX A A' . W u r , .r V' -:'- V f . 1 - Y ' ' , I .Q . fi if f Ri f A , A . y ' - fx A f ...1 , I715z'l7SUCIAl, COMM1'r'1'EE: LYON BJEYERS, Chairmgmg MARION RENNIE, HAROLD NN'11.1.ARD, JOYCE BARNES, CHARLES JOYCE BAHR, JAMES BA1.Es'rx'NE. SELLERS I7 vw mn RS .W A .gf ,F f- ' ,,,,., ' Y f . .V V. 1. ' .' f Q' H 2.' Z- . n Am f.b, 90 ,, new I uf- ww R W . A ,. .,-E,, I . I -HIE. 2: XI lk- -. A I F-' E- I T T . Sf I A I , . . 'ff . E . I A N 1 ' Z.,, ' ' , I Q Lf 'Q xx A T lx!!! , fi? I A .. ...I ,, , .. .W wi 3- I W' A . A 8 fr. - 5 I A ff ,Q '1:' 1 . f m . .4 I m E- , h . 1,35 , I ' .f . ' ' ' 55.22 A i - 45 .A W.E. .I T' Mfg A- f r A.i, V ,V VA A gf ,R N I A NAMES .9 A f Q W1 4' A I ' . ' ' -Y' Ei Ima! -Freshman Queen Candidate: 18 Betty Luckow. Row Om' NORD OAKLEY, B. OAKLEY, Ci. OLAFSON OLSON PENTICOFF PETERS PETERSEN, A Row Two! PE'rERsox, 'I' PETTEY POPPE PIINDT PL'TT1 N RAINEV IQAY RENNIE Row Threcf RESER REvoLINsRI' REYNOLDS RICHARDSIIN RoI'scH SANDMANN SCHIIXVZ SCHl,0T'l'MAN Row Fam' SCHMIDT SCHRADER SCH u ELRE SCHVLTZ SCHNVARTZ SCHWEBRE, M Row Five SCHWEBRE, R SELLERS SEXAUER SHAWVAX SHORES SHORT Row Six SILVER SMITH, A. SMITH, D. SMITH, F. SMITH, R. SNIDER STEVENS STIEG Raw Seven STROM SUNDEN, D. SITNIJEN, U. SWANSON, N. SVVANSON, M. SXVANSON, K. SVVAII. ,FI-IIELKE Raw Eight 'ISHOMAS TI' RNURE VOORHIER VVALKER VVALLEY XYALTER VVEBER XVEEKS Raw Nine XVHEELER, BI. VVHEELER, P. VV!-l1'I'E XVHITEHEAD XVILLARD WILLIAMH WILsoN ZIMMER U53 ITEACH-IIE l Now, 1lV07'Nlllll, dow tha! fools fikf r1j?.vlz? W XII 1-IA RRI HT STHV ENS BA. from Carleton College . . , art supervisor . , . teaches one art class in high school and supervises all nrt in the grades. The fffjIlif!LQ06'.l' 7'0IH1IZI!ZHfZI7'0lUIlZ1 amz' 11 6011155 0142 here. MISS CONS'I'.-XNCF I+'I.ILIiI'lRSON BA. from Beloit College . . . chem- istry, consumer science, and general scif ence . . . advisor of the student council. 1 flziuk uvonlffjfmz' lim! Ifzix ix 5172 6KV6'EffL'7ll' rozzrce book. NI ISS I RFNI-I PHILLIPS B..-X. from Beloit College . . . NIA. from Columbia Vniversity .... Ameri- can and European historx '... co advisor of the senior class . . , library supervisor. Now wi!! wzzlliplv 9,725 by JZ! 021 llw ,rfzkff rule. Emi, i.v11'l il? MI SS FLIZA B HTH CON.-XR ID BA. from Park College . . . NI..-X. from University of'Chiczigo . . . general mathematics, plane ancl solitl geometry :intl zulvzzncenl algebra . . . co-zulvisor of the lireshnmn class. ,f . .F- an Sul , Qf A . c U2 Q55 M: 4 4261? ' K 0' Z' ..:-N 'f fl 1 .2 . . 1 . dx 4 1 iii 'i A A K - , , Q 5 .- Win? Q eg, ff' .ff - 4- f 5 - Ll A , .,,. 2 . .f , 1' .ir 'W' ' .Yz .- , 2. 'jg Il ' 35 if if f Sf : QM ,gf U 2 x 5 xi- y E 54. Sigh nat' gs I B0fffl7I17BRAL'N, I.EEi-Eu, DE-lAizNA'i 1', FOLEY, BVRER, SMITH, DOWLING, G1,Ass, Hicks. iW1'd1llefPl'NDT, lX'lCCONNEI.l., XVALRI-ZR, BENIJER, Pisravts, LAW, Sriviiviaias, SCHIIIVZ, Srizom. Top LEONARD, BALEN'rx'NE, l'ETEv.soN, SCHYVARTZ, lVlII.LER, Msviiizs, PENTICOFIF. QUE? FGBESHSSQDLWH SQLUJ D The lfresh-Soph squad, like that of the Varsity, did not have a brilliant season from the stand- point of victories won. Instead of facing all the glory that meets an always victorious team, our men learned the more diHicult but equally valuable lesson of accepting defeats without excuses and meeting discouragement with a grin. Coaches Carter and Mansager, faced with the difliculties of a small-sized squad which later became kiinxed with injuries, did a splendid viola of keeping up the spirit of the men and maintaining a Hne morale. CoAcH Caiuizia Mmvaoaas CLANIN, BLAKE, and Siicom Coacu Xlaxsatzi-:iz Z2 f 1 f 4 4, W J ff U IB TT IH reply lo your Zeller of fhflwefzly-.vf'c'o71fz'. . ,U MISS INIARGARIQT If.-XI RCHILIJ Ii..-X. from Qluerlin College . . , MS. from Prince School of Store Service Iiducation, Simmons College . . . be- ginning and advanced shorthand, junior lmusiness practice, economic geography, and salesmanship . . . co-advisor of the sophomore class ard advisor of the Bel-Hi News. l'Sa!ad.v .fhoufd appeaf fo flze qw as we!! ar to the palate. MISS EY.-XNGIQLINF FORCE B.S. from the I'niversity of Illinois . . . home-making . . . co-advisor of the junior class. You of courye have hoard of Heroo'olu,v, 7d.V0Il.H M R. THFODOR If M.-XNSAG I4 R B..-X. from Coe College . . . M..-X. from the Ilniversity of Iowa . . . World history and ancient history . . . coach of the fresh-soph football and basket- liall teams. This if an Z'llf67'6.ffi7lg book Uwillz a Civil War oafkgroLma'. MISS IOSIQPHINIQ ALLEN HA. and M.A. from the University of Illinois . . . freshman and sophomore Iainglish . . . co-advisor of the sophov more class. S66lfL'dmI,LOYD Luciaow, president, ALLEN GREENHOW, secrctaryg TQUTH CALDXVELI., JOYCE BARNES, Lois FELTZ, BE'l'H HNGELSON, treasurerg MARCIA LATNG, SVSAN BERGESON, SALLY SM1'rH, LOUISE HAWKEY. Smnding-S'1'1'ART SISSON, vice-presidentg RUSSELL TVTEYERS, RAY JXLBRIGHT, RAl.PH PETERS, LYONS RTEYERS, Brizrox XYR1cH'r, CHARLES SELLERS, TED PETERSON, xvAL'l'ER HENDRICKSON, Miss BOWVMAN, program directory Miss Fui.i4ERSoN, advisor. QUE? STUDENT CQ CM. The student council is one of the most important organizations of the School. Selected because of his good sportsmanship, good citizenship, and willingness to serve the School, each member is a representative of his home room. The purposes of the council are to serve as a medium between faculty and Students, to advise ways and means by which Belvidere High School may be made a better school, and to direct student activity in general. Meetings are held at least once a week. This year, the council has met each Thursday at a quarter of one-fifteen minutes before the home room period. Last fall, a very successful Booster Carnival was sponsored by the council. The money raised on this occasion was used for the school-to provide athletic banquets for the football and basketball teams, to supply assembly programs, and to assist in other projects when called on. ' One of the major services of the council this year has been the promotion of the sale of defense stamps in home rooms. The council purchases stamps which are sold to the students by the home room representa- tive each Friday. Defense Stamp sales have reached as high as one hundred and twenty dollars and have averaged over eighty dollars each week. Advising and aiding the students in their many projects, Miss Fulkerson, general sponsor, deserves much praise for her untiring service. 5 Lyons Sells Defense Stamps Leatha Short . , . Carnival Queen Bob Stehlcy Performs on the Trampclinc. 74 Leatlia: 1'Oh, honey chile! Please don't leave me, honey chile! Jack: Pardon me, lady. Wloo-ooopsl How this train jerks! Martha: Csniflfj l can't play with you! My mama said you were naughty! Franklyn: Yes sir, the fish was fha! big . . . well, anyhow, this bigf' Jeanette: My cleah Mrs. Jones, the frock is too, too divine. Did you make it? Jack: l ain't got no friendse-no ,iolifno nothing. Nope. Nobody loves me 26 ary: 'Alf I tlon't say any more Iwaal words, Billy' I go? Calvin: UI airft CFHZY. I just love the pretty little Howvers. I am't crazy. Ycmna: Nlaz1-maui! Jimmy wcm't pla-ay wltlw mel XX azuxafn ale: I I'ml1Y Geut 'em up Smurf Y Darlene: 'kMmm, now let me see. YN here are my glasscsF'I Ross: NIamal I want Ll Sa-ler-no IvutAter coook-le! 17 l'T071lRf1'1C Fl.0Ylvl!-XE VVILLIAMS, BE'1 I'Y lVTARSHALl., JEAN KOLAR, DAlll,ENE SIINDEN, PHYLLIS VVHITE, BEVERLY Bl'R'1', TVTARY KLAAS, GER'I'RI'DE CLINE, ELSIE WHEELER, PHx'LLIs TTAGGARD, I.,l'EliI.A BENSON, DAILIIENE lfRIN'r, BETTY JOHNSON, ARLENE SANDMAN, RLSIH KINCANNON, FMMALOL' BARNES, JOYCE TJREEKE. Row Two -JEANNE ZINIMER, TYTARGARET NORTH, TJAGNY PERSON, LOTS HAWREY, JANE HOLJs'I'oN, DOROTHY SCHMELING, TVTARILYN LEMBIRE, BE'I I'Y THoMAs, PRISCIIILA WHEELER, BE'I'l'N' JAMES, VIRGINIA FRANR, AIDREY RICHARDSON, NTARION I.I'CAS, RVTH CALDWELL, E'1'HEI.MAE W'AL'I'ER, CSERTRLIDE KOCH. Rafe' Thfff-'TDAKLENE KAMVENIIACH, lA'lARI1.X'N SwANs0N, JOYCE BARNES, SALLY T.oI', FLEANOR CLARK, T,I'CINDA JOINER, NTARNE AAJEBER, l'TELEN NIORELOCR, FRANCES THORNION, BEII'rx' HMANKEII, CJERALDINE OAKLEY, CLARAIIEL rTlHORN'l'UN, HEIIEN BARR, BARIIARA TJBKE, TAKTARLYN KIZER, lJORo'rHv GI's'rAIfsON, ALICE PAYNE, GLORIA SCHMIDI' . Koi: I o1z7'-V-BERNICE LOVELL, HFl.EN HOLDEN, :ARNOLD JOHNSON, DONALD TDIFFORD, JACR HAMMCJNIJ, PAVI. CZALDXYELL, l'lRANRl.YN Swim, ROIIERI' KINCANNON, JACR HOWE, AYILLIAM l+'LE'rCHER, LAVERNE JOHNSON, TEORIJON HENDRICRSON, TJALE NTANSON. ROCEER MARsIIALL, KENNETH ERMAN, TVIARLIN JOHNSON, RONALD RAY, EKNICE FCKMAN. E3 Congratulations to the chorus! Their accomplishments this year have won them recognition as oIIe of the outstanding organizations of the school. lnterest in vocal music has been intensified by their etliorts, and the chorus has more than doubled in size since last year. For the First time in the history of the chorus, groups were sent to the district contests. More con- gratulations! The girls' chorus won first place at DeKalb. At this same contest, Helen Houden, soprano soloist, also won a first place rating. The mixed octette carried away another first division honor with its singing of Breathe Soft, Ye Wiindsf' As a result of this success, the group was eligible to attend the sectional contest at Ottawa on April l8. The members are: Sopranos, Lois Hawkey, Lucinda Joiner, altos, liimmalou Barnes, Betty James, tenors, Jack Hammond, LaVerne Johnson, basses, Roger Marshall and Arnold Johnson. A third division rating was won by the girls' octette. They sang Rainl' and Lift Thine liyesf' The members of this Octette are: sopranos, Phyllis W'hite, Helen Houden, Eleanor Clark, second sopranos, Dagny Person, I.uella Benson, Clarabel Thornton, altos, Phyllis Haggard and Ruth Caldwell. Three concerts were given during the yearfin the autumn, winter, and spring. At the spring con- cert, smiles were rife among the chorus. Dressed in their new dubonnet robes for which they had toiled long and hard, they were a group of which B. H. S. might well be proud. At the Variety Show this year, the presentation of the chorus, '1The Pageant of Patriotism , was the 28 outstanding lizivorite of the audience. .-Xs tlie curtain opened, l.ilmerty CRutli Czlldwelll attended lmy tlie Soldier QRoger Mzirslmlll and tlie Murine Cllonuld llitliordj and l'ncle Sami L,-Xrnold -Iolinsonj steod ut the peak of an impressive V eompczsed of the chorus. Before tliis striking setting, solo and ensemlmle rrnif lmers depicted The Spirit of '76 lliordon Hendrickson, Ronald Rav, Billy -lolirson, Bill lfletclierj, tlie Civil War Cllzlck Howe, Clurziliel lliornton, Helen Burr, Dorotliy Selimeling, l,uella1 Bensonl, the Wit r'd YYtr CPziul Caldwell, Betty Tliomzis, Betty -lzimesl, Peace 'lime XYorl4ers lliilly -Iolirson, Ken lilmfmi, l+'ranc:s 'l'liornton, -lean liolur, Darlene l rintl and Present Day Prolmlenis ll.z1verne llolinsonl. Xlueli credit is due to Nliss Rupp for her untiring efforts, tlie results ef' wliieli are apparent. Girls' Octette: lfrmzl Rota' l,l'E1,l.A BENNUN, PHYI.I.IA Il,-xGcsARD, Rl rH K1NcANNoN. lifwklffi-za-N1,xRx' K1,AAs C,:LARABEl, 'llHORN'I'ON ELEANOR CLARK DAGNY PERSON l.i'ciN1nA oiNER. V . i l , . Director- Miss RAPP. Pizimsts- ROGER NIARSHALI., Lois HAWREY, JANE l l0l'5'I'ON, FRANRLYN SXYIFT, DAUNY Pi2Rs0N. Mixed Octette: f'l7'U71! Rrrzc- LAXVERNE ,loHNsON, PHYLLIS XVHITE, JACK I'lAMMONlJ. Burk R11-ze-'l3E'i rx' Amis HEi.i-LN Hormix ROGER Nl.-KRSHALI. Rl'l'H CAl,DXX'k-llil. A-XR::oi,iu onssox. , i - , y , 7 Row One-M. IVIANLEY, Y, AIKEN, I. ANDERSON, H. RAI.S'l'ON, M. SEMMERS, B. IVIARSHALI., D. VANDEVVALKER, V. VANDEBURG. Row Twofj. SMITH, A. RENNIE, HOGAN, A. RASMIJSSEN, M. XVORDEN, B. IIIVRNER, B. IVIILLER, M. I.AMBER'r, S. SMITH. Row 'flzree-J, THIELKE, A. CRAWFORD, H. HOUDEN, R. CALDWELL, M. IIIRIPP, P. BRAUN, B. FRY, E. BENDER, D. TIOUNG, B. BAUER, C. MANLEY, B. BROWN, P. CIRIFFITH, M. SCHYVEBKE, J. GLASS, N. JUKES, C. IIIHORNTON, D. PERSON, A. PAYNE. Row Four-B. GORMAN I. ELLIo'r'r A. HIENER B. AMES F. GREEF D. SCIIMELINO .GARCIA P. IXIITCHELL L. BENSON B. S'rEIG Y 3 N J 3 Y 3 3 V V 7 A it 7 J 7 I W. RENNIE L. HAWKEY A. C1US'rArsON M.INucR1:Es M. SILVER lx. W RIGHT M. LULVEY M. BERGESON D. RAY N. HOl!lJEN. J 7 Y D J ! 3 I D Q Q Q O U 'I' TRAINING RULES-No, thank you. I'm not eating candy! . . . Sorry, I have to be in bed by ten- thirty! I'IIKESfGolly, kids, I'm getting poohed! . . . Wlhen do we eat? Hoo-ray! Here are the hot dogs, nice juicy ones . . . Ow-oooo! VVatch out for the cows, WVerthie! MOTHER AND DAUGHTER TEA-November fourth . . . Best bibs and tuckers . . . sophistication and dignity . . a really elegant affair! INITIATION . . . Old gym . . . Hour-pasted girls in ghost-glide . . . paddling- machine in action! G.A.A. DANCE . . . Highlight ofthe Season . . . Informal . . . Mannequin decorations. DOUGHNUT SALE , , , Buy a dozen doughnuts? . . . Only twenty-Eve cents! . . . Champion sales-girl-Lorraine Fink-138 dozen! Congratulations! TOURNAMENTS . . . Sophs are champs in volleyball . . . Basketball games . . . Basket shooting contest . . . Katy Lou Winner! PLAY DAY . . . Harvard, Nlarch seventh , . . Badminton, pingpong, volleyball, dart throwing, Swimming-more fun! SPRING REVUE . . . High school girls join chorus for a night! . . . Elaborate costumes . . . Snappy military numbers . . . Rhythmic rhumbas! MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BANQLTET '. . . Climax of the Season . . . Step right up and receive your awards! Big thrill-announcement Of Officers . . . Touch of sadness-farewell to seniors! 30 .-.,-ss. . , R0ii'f17lE+C.SANN'X'ER, C. KAISER, C. CI.EMEN'l'S, M. KIZER, M. KLING, C. SCHl'1.'I'Z, C. BARER, Ii. LLTCE, B. FNGEi.sON, E. IXICNEII., Ii. ,ANDERSON AI. DEWANE, M. IVICKERN, VIONES, -I. BARNES, I.. HAI.I., E. STIEG. Ra-nc Tian-V I.. CI.EMEN'I'S, NI. I'IAI.I., R. SCHRAEDER, I.. XIANDEYVALKER, P. DRII.l.ING, B. JOHNSON, I. IiE'rE1.HI r, Ci. KOCH, A. I.L'cE, I.. FEi.'rz, B. I.I'cROw, ZIMMER, B. SHOR'r, M. XYEBER, B. BRYAN, L. I'IAI'TH. Row 'l'hreiff fR. KANZLER, B. BRVYN, M. DI'Nl3AR, A. SANDMANN, I.. IJARLEY, H. BI'E1.i., D. fVIcIi1.RoY, Ii. BARNES, J. CHAPMAN, II. BAHR, NI. LAING, Ii. WA1.'rERs, NI. NORD, C. XVI-IITEHEAD. Rota Four--I-I. STRAYVN, Ci. REEsE, L. SIHIITON, B. FAIRGRIEVES, NI. COVNIIRRIMAN, G. CO1-As, B. LIBRE, L. JOINER, I.. G1.Ass, P. AVHEEI. I-IR, I.. ISINK, I.. HAWREY, M. KLAAs, V. Hi'N'rREss, B. OAK1.EI', E. BiEs'rER, A. DI'EsBOs'r1.E, S. BERGESON, J. BERO, M. SCHl.O'l l'- HAN, NI. LANE, B. I'IEI.I.IG.-AS, Bl. RENNIE, S. I.oI', J. Hoi s'rON. Row I-'ive--B. BI Rr, M. JABRAHAM, M. SI-IA'I I'I cis, B. IQIEFER, N. LAING, I.. REYNO1.1us, D. I RIN'r, j. IQOHLER, I. SMITH, B. 'I'HOMAs, Y. FRANK, I.. BREHMER, G. IIORMAN, Ii. SMITH, F SHAXVVAN, A. WAi.1.Ei', P. VVHITE, K. MCCOY, B. SMITH, B. I'IAMBI.E'I I', J. NlARsHA1.1., R. KICCOILMICK, G. HENNINO, S. ISAIRGRIEVES, IJ. PEIrERsON, X. HOiMEs. Our advisor, NIiss YYertlI, deserves much credit for the success Of the G.A.A. She devOtes a great share of her time tO the Orgaiiizaticmn and helps the girls in all of the activities they under- take. 'Ilhe Officers Of the G.A.A. are elected at the end Of the schOOl year and annOunced at the NIOthers and Daughters' Banquet. The leaders for the G.A.A. this year are cO-presidents, Betty Marshall and Martha Summers, vice-president, YiOlet Rennieg secretary and treasurer, Agnes Rennie, ,Iuniixr assistant, Betty' Gorman, sophf Omore assistant, Bernice Kiefer. Sffl7l!fi'lg ml the .vmiruvz-v Cmp to botlomj nw: BIQORMAN, B. KIEFER, B. Ix1ARSHAl.L, M. SIfMMERs, X. RENNIE, A. RENNIE. 31 INTER . Basketball . . . public speaking group broad- casts . . . GAA. initiation . . Latin banquet . . . Christ- mas program . . Christmas Hop , . . GA..-X. Dance , . . Students rule City . . . new junior sweaters . . semester exams , . , band banquet . . . minstrel show. Jw .Kai an -,,- S. 5 Q X X 5 eggv L fm , SM Q, .A QM Qi fi , j' UW' 4 2 Zeitgff 5' lu' l,vf ! 4 gf qmf 'fO'ff . 4' 17,4 41 E ,,,'+ 4' 3553 ff fi ff 1 r I xvxm. . ,,,,,, N, xl f yn -' W- f.. 4Xf'TF , X, if ' ' X1 . U BX. l, YI 3. w RYAN. . NA , Y 1 '4 1 1 wx NK.. Pu. ,f F Q gg b Mn , , , 5 ,I From R0w'7HARRY DAVEY, ROISEIKT PENTICOEE, GORDON SPOONER, CARSON DE,lARNA'l 1', BERNARD RAMSEY', HAROI.ID HX'SER, IVAN JOHNSON. Row T'ZUOfEARl. WEINER, Ross SOMERVILLE, CHARLES BROWNE, DAVID CTREEF, WAX'NE MII.I.ER, MR. MC,'3tI.I.ISTERmZldVlSOf, MR. HARKI.ESS'7IldVlSfJF, .Akl.l.AN CTREENHOVV, GERALD BALENTYNE, FRANCIS SAWVER, VVILLIAM JACOBS. Row Th76K'7WIl.l.IAM LAW, CALVIN JORDAN, ROBERT BARNES, FRANRLYN SWIFT, ROBERT DILLMAN, THOMAS FRANCR, LESTER KLAAS, JOHN LOOP, BURTON WRIGHT, EDWARD FOLEY, VVILLIAM Hll'FCHINSON, DONALD KONSDORE, JOHN STROM. Bark R0w'A-RICHARD lJE'1 l'EY, NORMAN LTLASS, JAsON LAW, RICHARD BEYER, ROBERT VVRIGHT, LLOYD LUCROW, CHARLEs BI RER, S'I'UAR'I' SIssON, XVILLIAM CLANIN, DALE BLARE, Ri?BER'l' WVELLS. QUE HHS Clean minds, clean spirits, clean living, clean sportsmanship! These are the four standards of the Hi-Y, an organization ofboys who are interested in creating, extending, and promoting high standards of Christian character throughout the community. Qnly sophomore, junior, and senior boys who have met with the approval of a membership committee are admitted to the organization. The advisors of the group are Mr. John l-larlcless of the Y. M. C. A. and Mr. Virgil lWc.-Xllister of the B. H. S. faculty. The officers of the club are: president, Lloyd Luckowg vice-president, Franklyn Swift, secretary-treasurer, Richard Beyer. Under their leadership, the Hi-Y has enjoyed a very successful year. Every two Weeks, the boys get together for an informal potluck supper at the Y. M. C. A. Their great- est service to the school consists of their sponsorship of noon-hour activities. Students who bring their lunches are especially quick to take advantage of these recreational opportunities. These activities are all carried on in the high school gymnasium and are under the supervision of Mr. Mc.-Xllister. 34 :XT NOON HOFR , . , Most popular pastiniefping-pong. l.es, Jane, Corky , and Barb keep 'em pinging. . . . Shufflehoard comes second in popularity. Eugene, Marilyn, Don, and Audrey de- cide a close onel . . . Fun for those who know howfboxingl Howard and Hohf a left to the jaw! . . . XYednesday is dance day! Barlm and Cal swing out to the Five -l3lsf Barb Bauer, Gordon Spooner, Don NlcCarragher, leeds Swail, and Bucky Meyers. . Thumpety-thump-tlnimpl Berg keeps the punching bag in action! Earning money to provide equipment for these activities is the group in the inserte 'the check lnoys: Bob Murley, Berniel' Ramsey, Gerry Brenz, and Ivan Johnson. .-Xnd-fback ot' all the activity is Nlz1c . Our deepest thanks to Mr. McAllister, who in addition to his other numerous activities devotes his noon hour to supervising our recreation. 35 CLASS Oli' ,414 . . . Here is the graduiating chass of L9-L-1. Next year as Jupper classmmen they Will put to Work theivqualities ofleadership and'C0ofjeration which they 113.118 practiced this year under the ad- visorshipfof Miss Faf'rchil'd and Miss A-Hen. but of their minds came the brilliant ideas which put their queen in second place at the Beoster Caranival.. VVe,H hear more froum this' class in the future. . . 5 , , I I 1 i I 0 1 .iw 4 ' 1 V 5 b Raw Ona A A 3 b A, 1 A ' ABRAHAM 2' WT' 1 ff .W I a Q AMBLER J --at -A :, g is A' L A ANDERSON, If , Q lt, 3, W, A .. , I .e , A RM BRl'S'1'E R , - 'N fi :fu e,.- - : ' - 'I' ,-i:.::: ..,, ,... , . ,.., . ANDERSON' C, 1 A -- BERG A A - BERGESON 93 - f . Y - A ' j l1qL fi f BERGMANN Ur s ceee Q if , R Row Two B1Es'i'1eR BLACHFORD BLUNT BRAVN HREHM ER BREIM BRIGGS BR1T'i-os, V. Raw Tlzrw l3R1'1 1'oN, XV. BRUYN BRYAN BLTELI. Row Four BUKER BL'RRows - BURT CLEMEN'FS, C Row Five CI,EMEN'FS, I. CZRAXVFORD DARLEY DAVEY DEJARNA1 I' DEWANE IJOYVLING D REEKE Row Six IJRILLING D UEN Bosrus Inset. Class Officersz.-XNNE IJUENBOSTLE, trensurerg M1'rz1 PORTER, secretaryg president. :so Aj c c Jew T Row Um' -wif' - .. lfosrleu V an . V A L .. V ' , ' FRANK L ' 5 V 5. ' IW l L - k W P CIILMAN ii . ' H U- A V - I V V '57 .. 1' Q gi V5- lil.Ass, N. . aff T ' ' M Vz . QM A 'V 5 A ' A L,1,A gs, , , H VV . V V . , y , . V VV rkk. QQORHAM -. J - Y 5- I .. f' ff. ,. ff... 1-URMAN 4. 1 V f:-' if fe -'QA Q . . Q . ' .A f f. ' 'Vf' f f. , . ' ' y , 1 'f HQ, 2 KnaAN'l' f fl I islam v , . 1 ff.. . M' Rn-w Tian Chu-gm' QQRIFFIN 'M Ummm 1 fi' V QQ ' ,J cQllO'l'HIN1AN I Q 5 G1's'm1'wuN l'lAFFHNDEN 3 HALL V 'h'L-VAk' l'l.-KMMUNIJ V VV V aj Ku-is Tlzmv' V . H Awnxm' I 5, KV i . .EW . i.. .... , HENmucKSoN A I'lOWE . Ill LS'l'k-1D'l' Q Ro-zz' Fam' V 3 'G' M Q' .4 Hl'N'I'1ueM ' V an . F .V f HYSER . JACOB5 VIUHNNON V . U-,-f .. V .Vis Rn-cc Fziw '-H H VIoHNs0N, B. IQHNsoN,1. ilouxwx, R. - JONES , KANZN-:R A , 7 WV KEASI' 0 '. 1 KEL1.Ex' ' - V KIEFER 'swf' . Ro-wSi,x' ' KINREED KOCH KOLAR KUNSIJORF LAING LARSUN W l,Aw,Vl. LAXY, XY. Rn-za' Sfzwf V V, Q 'r ' I.l'CAs I , f - . V l.l CE, ff. 1-,gg VV , , V 'V 7 , I.. CE, w. 121' VV 5' l,l'X'l'UN FW A ,M ' ' A Vx V V A A V , McCoxx13l,1, R f .V ' Q wf g iX'1CCflIiMlCK ' VV V - .V f .V ff : . 6 V V - A W VV 3 Mew -.. , . f . W- f NICNI-III. Ei Q.. 'ff g ,. I . .V V .V MV V VV ,,, V' , Rll'ZL' Eight .5 fNl,x1'1'1.AND V. V V iX4ARhHAl.l. -I. P V V v V ,V Qi- A V., , . -V f N1ARsu.x1.1,: R V. . ., A A f' ?.q 755 -I V S-is . V V CM' ., '73 f ZZ' ny. gs IX1AR'l'INEZ Q -V - fy ' by A 'NV , GL- - V4 N1E'lxCA l.1f .,.. . VV V if . VVV i ' EV 1 , V I kj Q F3 V, Mlcmm, ' f 3 A A V ' L'L' X f f M 1 fxilckli X- ,V . V .V 5' . fm- , , di xx :fp Inset. Social Coluruittwz Sl SAN BERGESON, BEVERIA' H1 lu, EDWARD Fo1,Ex', -IASGN lhuv, HILL Sn MMERFZ BETH FNGELSON, chalirmzm. 37 r - f- A , M vo il fe ' . 1' pfwl. dn, nv' . ,L , . , 4' 1 ABI XR A ,O ,ex Y, R A ::. I ' A 5 6 ' , Row IAAKENNETH MOREHEAD F REDERICK MORSE, HRNIE BTOWERS, ROBERT MURIIEY, MARY RAY MUROWSKI,BEllNADINE 3 NEVEL, ALICE PAVNE, ROBERT PENTICOFF. Row 2TRALPH PETERS, SHIRLEY PETERSON, BARBARA PORTER, MITZI PORTER, NANCY PORTER, JEANNE POYER, BERNARD RAMSEY, JAMES REDNER. Row Row Row 3-TCBLORIA REESE, LORRAIN RESER, ALTDREY RICHARIJSON, CARL ROACH, CHARLOTTE SAWYER, MARION SCHAUER. 4'-ROBER'l' SCHOEPSKI, ROBERTA SCHRADER, MARJORIE SHATTUCK, E'I'HYL SHUL1., BARBARA SILVIUS, BERNARD SMITH. 5fIDA SMITH, BARBARA SMITH, VVALTER SNIVELY, LORRAINE STEINRE, HELEN STRANVN, BILL SITMMERS, LOUISE SLT- TON, WILLIAM TQHOMAS. Row 6'AFRANCES PIQHORNTON, DELMAR 'I1IELKEMEIER,LORRAINE VANDEWALRER, LORA VYANVLEET, AI.BER'I' WEEKS, ROBERT VVHITNEY, RONALD VVHITNEY, BI'RToN VVRIGI-1'l'. Inset. Sophomore Queen Candidate: BETH ENGELSEN. 38 E-'3 ufflllillllllllf .Ifuybv -we mil IGKIUL' Il Prom rgfm' MN MISS NIINICRYA I5IACKBl'RN' BA. from the I' iiversiry of Illinois . . . Spanish and I.z1tin . , , eo-advisor of the junior class. HlJf7Ef7lX' flznzzfzi be Tfllrlj zzfofzffyfrn' fha' rhvvlfzw In be fzppWz'ifz!efz'. MISS FIAINIHI Bl'RS'I'A'I IlIC B.If. from Northern Illinois Stare Iezieliersl College . . , NIA. from North- western I niversify . . . sophomore Fing- lisli and American literature . . . eof zulvisfzr of the Ilreshmzin class. HUM erliff, ffzzffe-rf ffl' ffoffl -zum! flzif 071 twin' Homin NIISS RI I'H BUWNIAN BA. I.I'OIUI.21WI't'I1CC' College . . . speeeli and Ifrglisll . . . class play director . . . program sponsor. Look af llzif Zizlfv .Vf7b'L'Z'lllE1l qf Piwixv in Va!1z.ff1zw'ifz. NIR. IiYIiRIi'I I' RYAN B.I'l. from Northern Illinois State 'Ilt'1lClICI'S, College . . , biology and general science . . , luook store super- VISOT. Rope VVork'-Freshmen ' , Jack's Hog House -Frcshmen Sophomore Shop Work , , Banquet Beef' Agriculture lV fb! Qlllllljl Q Q Q Our local chapter of the l+'.l5.A. came into being with the beginning of the Vocational Agriculture De- partment at B. H. S. Mr. l-Iollman came to Belvidere in the fall a year ago and helped the boys in the agriculture classes organize their chapter and become afhliated with the state and national F.l+'.A. lf.F.A. boys keep busy! lfather and Son Night . . , purebred boar and gilt sale . . , Annual Achievement Banquet . . . lfirst Annual Nlinstrel Show . , . Sectional Judging Contest in Dairy ard Poultry . . . judging team to the state contest at the Universityoflllinois. These were our activities. Father and Son Night was a big success! About one hundred attended the pot-luck dinner. Plans were discussed for the boys, projects for the coming year. Parents enjoyed the chance to become better acquainted with each other. The pure-bred and gilt sale was held in the Vocational Building. The animals offered for sale were raised by the boys and sold for a total of 21567.00 Most of the hogs were purchased by farmers in the com- munity, but some found their homes around Capron, Marengo, Kirkland, and Rockford. 40 The Achievement Banquet heldin the Community Building on December thirteenth celebrated the first year of the boys' project work. Reports were given on the winnings at the State Fair, the F.F.A. Sec- tional Fair, the Boone County 4-H Club Show, and on the number and value of all livestock and crop earnings. About two hundred people were present. The roast beef served at the dinner was from a steer which had belonged to one ofthe boys and which had been butchered as a project by the afternoon class in agriculture. ' The Minstrel Show sponsored by the F.F.A. received valuable contributions and support from other departmens. On Friday, February the thirteenth, blackface hilarity reigned supreme! The endmen . . . the quartet . . . the tap dancers . . . Professor Upstrut . . . all proved to be expert comedians. The Sectional Dairy and Poultry judging Contest held in April was the outstanding contribution of the F.F.A. to sectional activities. Nineteen high school agriculture departments are included in Section H of which the Belvidere chapter is the northernmost. 1 Fach' summer in June, the State F.F.A. Convention and State judging Contest is held at the University of Illinois. 'Present plans are to have Belvidere represented in all divisions. Last summer, B. H. S. com- peted in Dairy and Fat Stock Judging and in the FFA. Stunt Show. During the year, Mr. Hoffman and the boys have worked in their class room ard shop room in the Vocational Building. Two of their interesting class room projects have been the butcherirg of a steer and the tearing apart and reassembling of a truck. Although their work has received little publicity, the advantages which it olfers to students interested in agriculture make the project an extremely worthwhile and commendable one. lylr. Hoffman, by reason of his genial personality and genuine interest in the welfare of his boys, deserves a large share of praise for the success of the F.F.A. The personnel ofthe F.F.A. includes: FRESHMEN: Edward Curtis, Kenneth Ekman, Donald Fowler, William l,arson, Dale Manson, Robert Meckley, Donald Merriman, William Merriman, Floyd Meyers, Adelbert Moore, John Mundy, Donald Nelson, Donald Reser, -lack Sexauer, john Shores, David Sunden, SOPHOMORFS: George Ambler, Gordon Anderson, Richard Briggs, Robert Curtis, -lack Curtis, Robert Hulstedt, Reynold johnson, Robert johnson, Gordon Keast, VVilbert Luce, Frederick Morse, Frnie Mowers, Robert Peters, Carl Roach, VVilliam Thomas. LIUNIORS: Howard Curry, James Lamb, james Redner, Henry Black, Vernon Blackmer, Delbert Briggs, Gordon Fitch, William Fletcher, LaVerne johnson, Merrill Ringer, Rissell Meyers, SFNIORS: Melvin Blackmer, Robert Gustafson, Donald Hills, Roger l,inder, . rt ur VV ite. At the Minstrel Show! BOB A1.BR1GH'i'r-in uniform! . . . YVINTON PAGE, Joi-iN Snoass, LAXVERNE JOHNSON sing a Southern num- bcr , . . Gaoizoi: Wooos and CALVIN JORDAN tap. -il 1' , , , 4 xrt x Ng A . ,t t' x Vlilllll Lqfl hleliraowx BB Ciuurd, l'12'r l'1sv l'1OI'VV2lI'd. l Cwltw' IDI-llklfflllflf 'XIilHJ'l l' B13 l'lOFW'ill'Cl, Nomar: Guard, Nrgmow HB Center, BEYER B Forward, CL.-xN1N BB Forward. l,o-law' Rfgfzl .Meow li flLI2lI'Cl, lX'IelN'll1u: Center. HDR? A SUTY B. H. Sfs bzlslietbnll season for V142 proved to be 21 successful one, the varsity team Winning 20 of its 32 games. A proof of hrve clevelczpment was shown by the teamfs cleleativg Sycamore near the end ol the season alter hzlvmg suHerecl two previous defeats. Senior members ol' the team were Nelson, AllCKCOXVI1, Lake, Kelly, Abbott, and Beyer. Nelson starred at reboumling :mal pivot shots, MeKeown chstingulslwcl himself by hrs keen eye for long set-shots, Lake 42 l jiflm' Lijfl lxi-3i.i.x B lwmrwaml, 5IwNllN H liuzml, Cmzlrr 17111-gunz! SNlVlil.liY B 1 Quurnl, Qi-YI'UIi BH l'X0I'WIl!'kl , lxlUlliS,'kN liuzml, NYiuc:ii 1' BH liuuixl, Kmms HB l'.UI'VVlll'Ll. lffrcri Lqf! BAi.i-zxiwxi-1 lfwwqml, l,xiXr1 lili iiuqirll. fASlKEl2f'i FA owcll fine zxggi'wsivcr1css and spirit in guzuxlirig, xxliilc Kelly, Alulwrf, zmil licyui' piwmxul rlwiiiwlvu to lm valluzllmlc wen mm I1llINL'I'UlISUCCLISIUIIS. Uizicli Calrrci' luis Wim rlil- rcspcct :mal ilLlINII'llTlKJIl ttf luiis :xml twin ulilic lux lm lgiiimlulul- ul lmslwr, lull SYIYIYCSIY amd liis iiizlilitciiziricc of rigicl srzmmlzlrllx. Y 43 th Bnllom R0'ZU c?REE1-', BUKER, Hvsizk, Mi1.i.1zR, VOORHIES, LAW, lJEJARNA'I 1', Msvizks. Middle Row'-Fostex, DAvEY, Mlimsxf, D. BENDER, Hicks, SELLERS, PUNDT, Mooke. Top Row--AI. PE'r'rEY, MOIlGAN, B. PENTICOFF, fiRO'l'HMAN, VVRIGHT, Koxsooar, D. PENTICOFF, R1cHARDsoN. Q9 UD LR F lil E S H S S Q One of the scrappiest little teams in northern lllinoisll' Delighting fans and surprising foes, our fresh- AMI soph squad sailed through the basketball season with twenty victories and six defeats. Speedy, aggres- sive, dexterous, this team compares favorably With any team in the B. H. S. Hall of lfame. lX4ANAGERS SPOONER, PETERS, AND STEHLEY 44 ...Xxx A highly successful innovation of Coach Carter was the formation of a Junior Varsity Squad composed of varsity reserves who played all chal- lenging teams, among them teams rep- resenting industrial organizations and boys' groups. These games disclosed hidden talent, gave extra practice to the reserves, and will be an aid in building next year's teams. Q 1 Q H , I. . ,L Q l , , , i MEYERS GLASS SM1'rH I.AMB1zR'1' RENNIE GRIFFETH C EEE? UE EDEEQS Yea, Belvidere! Yea, Belvidere! B-H-L-V-I-D-F-R-li! Yea, Belvidere! Fight! Fight! Fight! The Winsome group shown above did a fine job of cheering on the Crowds during the athletic contests of the past year. Good-looking, peppy, and well-bred-our cheerleaders were a source of pride to B. H. S. Mr. lVIeAllister deserves a share of the credit for their performances, for in addition to his numerous duties, he has found time to coach them in some of their routines. Shown from left to right are Jessie Glass, Sally Smith, Mary Lambert, Agnes Rennie, and Patsy Griffith. In the insert is Bucky Mayers, who was welcomed into the group later in the season. 45 CLASS OF.'43 . . . Throughout the year, the juniors worked hard on many projects. Magazine sub- scription drive, sale of candy, pencils, and paper-these were just a few! In june, however, came their reward, for then they were hosts to the seniors for the gala event of the year-the junior-Senior Prom! A Another big moment in the lives of the juniors was the appearance of their class sweaters. The Class Ol '43 had flashy Ones-scarlet with white and black insignia. A great deal of the juniors' success is due to the wise guidance Of their sponsors, Miss Blackburn and Miss Force. . - A , R .' 'ii . mls A f nf H I I I Row One JENETA ADAMS RAY ,ALBRIGHT ROBER'F ALDERMAN BARBARA ANDERSON ROBERT ANDERSON GERALD BALENTYNE Row Two BARBARA BAVER ELIZABETH BENDER LUELLA BENSON MAR'l'HA BERGESON KENNETH BTESTER HENRY' BLACK Ab .J-N 77-WJ - f Row Three VERNON BLECRMER JOHN BLTETZ Row Four EVEl.YN BRADLEY lVIAYNARD BRAVN Row Five PATTY BRAUN DEI.!3ER'F BRIGGS BERNEITA BRONVN BETTY BROWN WANDA CAMPBELL AGNES CARLSON Row Six CLINTON CA'l'fJR VVILLIAM CLANTN THELMA COLE BE'l l'Y CORDRAY KENNETH CULVEY MARGi'ERI'FE CFLVEY Inset. Class OECCTSTCLINTON CATOR, trezlsurcrg IJONALD MCCARRAGHER, secretaryg ALLEN GREENHOXV, vice-prcsidentg STUART SISSON, presiden t. 46 Raw Om? IMIOXVARD CVRRY BONITA IJAVIS IVIAKGENE Dom. IQITA Dowxs frm DOWNR IJARLENE ICHLERI' ielllif Tivo IAJRAIJO FISLER ILA ANN l ,lAl.IO'l I' Raw 'IWW Bsvrx' HMANI 121. BENNY FARINA Row Fam' QQERALD l'wEl,'l'Z GORDON FITCH XVILLIAM l'wl,E'I'Cl'H-IR BARBARA FRY 'IOSELYN CIARCIA .-Mex CQEORGE Ko-tc Ffcr VIESSIE GLAss HE'1 rx' CSORMAN .-XLLEN GRE:-iNHOxx' PATSY KiR1H'E'1'H IJOROTHY Cirs'1'AwON SAM HENDI-ZRSON Row Six XORA HOUOIQN RICHARD JOHNSON Row Nz'f,'. 7l NANCY -IVKES EARL .IVRY Ro-1: lfighf l,r:xl'liR KLAAA :XIARH.YN IJ-ZMIHRIC ix1I'iRRIlAl. LINUER 51.-'XRION IJCAA IMJNALIJ NILTC.-XRR,UiHHll JACK McIN'm'Ra Top inset. Szvezztw' Crwzmfllm' ROHERI' XVm,l.s, chalirmzm' VYI1,1.IAM CIAANIN, N Bottom Insut. Snrfzzf Cw1zz111't!rz'-V I,15s'1'ER IQLAAN, 'Wi W , I ,1 A k i -of is '5'f ff: - A A ,,, f V f 4 , , Q . Q . L?' fr' f .- X , O. y fr i 'W I .,:. ' ij- ' ' 'aww 5 wr' fy- ,-I . - . AAAA , v,-NNCY .ll'REs, NIARTHA HEROESON, BE'l l'Y BROVYN ROBERT XYR1c9H'l', chuirmzmg BARBARA BAVER, l'A'1'm' C1R1rFI'1'H, ELIZABR VH Bl-INDER, BE'l l'x' T1 RNER, 47 ff. 'Y IJ, 'sf JI? If I 6' Q, 9 ij Inset. 7unior Queen CdHdfdHl8?MAR'1'HA BERGESON. fx. Row Om, RIYTH IVIENGE CHARl.O'l I'E MAN1,EX' ELAINE MEYERS I'll'SSEl,I. DIEYERS PRISCILLA MI'l'CHEI.l. BEVERLY MI1.I.ER P Row Two , 1 I WILLIAM MOORE JVNIOR NIORGAIN' ADELINE MORRIS HXAROLII NELSON NDRMA NEXY'EI,I. . NACISVNEWKIRR 1 E 4 ,, , I I Row 'j'!zrEe L' DAIILENE QQAKl.EX' 3 lIOSEPHINE1E'l'ERSON RICHARJJ PE'l lxEY Af1.IbfA PINIQERION fI'NE PRITOHARD AVON RASMINNEN Row l 014r ROBERT IQAY IQUBERT REIINER YIOLEI' RENNIE IDOROTHY ROSENE Row Five FRANCIS SAIYYER IJORIS SCHAFMAN IJORIS SCHANDELMEIER N1AR-IORIE SCHIYEBRE Row Six IRENE SCOTT NEVA SELLERS S'I'UAR'l' SISSON LOUISE SPEAKING GORDON SPOONER BETTY SIEIG Row Seven IDOLORES SXVAII. DANNY TAYLOR JANET 'lil-IIELKE CLARABEL TI-IORNION MARY VIARIPP BETTY 'TURNER , Row Eighl ROBER'l' VVELLs ALICE WIDELI, MARY VVORDEN ROBERT VVRIGI-II ,AVIS YA'l'ES DAWN XYOUNG BUSY YVINTHR UAYQ , . . Bill Moore, as Belviderels official city clerk . . . Mr. Carter's Civics class take over the control of the eity-Bob .-Xlhright, mayor . . . Betty Gorman delivers pencils and paper for the juniors , . . Bciomnitititil lfranlclyn leads the Purple hand . . . junior candy girls cater to that sweet tooth: Buzzie Bender, Mary -lane Tripp, Patsy GriHith, Betty Turner, Patty Braun, Barbara lilry, -loselyn Garcia, Marjorie Sehwehlie, Martha Bergeson, Betty Gorman, Beverly Miller, Avon Ras- mussen, Mary YYcirden, Yicilet Rennie, Barbara Bauer, and Betty Brown , . . Roy Bender presides at the l,atin banquet , , . The pages of time unrollff l,atin students do as the Romans didl . . . The panel leaves for radio liroadeast in Chicago: Gerald Yanlipps, Ruth Caldwell, .-Xdah Gustafson, Mary Nuckles, lflmence Harlow, Frances Greet., .lack Hammond, Betty Marshall, ,lean Smith, Miss Bowman, Mary -lane Manley, Miss Phillips, lfranlilyn Swift, Miss Harris, Muriel Silver, .leanette Hogan and Xvayne Miller. 49 GMES GURM30 THHI TFUCS 9-3whirrr-27-yank! Oh foo! I can,t get this gym lock open! Maybe I can find a senior to help me. Learning to manipulate the gym locks is a trial for many freshmen. The collecting of the various gym paraphernalia also oHfers its problems. VVhat happened to my shower shoes? Flash! Brother's new sailboat! Oh! Oh! Up! 2-3-4! Down! 2-3--I! Exercises to take off tummies! Gymnastics combined with volleyball occupied the time in gym class the first semester. In December, the volleyball teams were chosen, and practice started immediately, most of it taking place after school. In the resulting tournament, the sophomore team was victorious, win- ning the four games in which they participated. Their team is shown on the opposite page. Second in the tournament was the senior team. Their members were: Jean Smith, captain, Betty Marshall, Dagny Person, Bernice Lovell, Hazel Ralston, Dorothy Schmeling, Helen More- lock, Audrey Chamberlain, Delores Crawford, Virginia Vandeburg, Adah Gustafson, and Gertrude Cline. The junior team consisted of Violet Rennie, captain, Mary Jane VVorden, Nancy Jukes, Jessie Glass, Patsy Grigeth, Patty Braun, Nora Houden, Marguerite Culvey, Charlotte Manley ,and Betty Stieg. The girls who composed the freshman team were: Marion Rennie, captain, Betty Oakley, Betty Luckow, Eunice Stieg, Marilyn McKern, Marcia Laing, Sally Lou, Joyce Barnes, Phyllis White, Lucinda Joiner, Lila Glass, Fmmalou Barnes, Jane Houston, and Lorraine Fink. Groan! Groan! Oh, me! Am I stiff! ! !', More exercises the second semester! Remember the day Frances got the giggles? It was contagious! Werthie succumbed, too! VVe persisted in our efforts, however. For a whole month, we twisted and turned and bent and jumpedwour goal, good posture! Outside of the regular gym classes, athletic activities for girls included tumbling, archery, ballroom dancing, and tap dancing. Ellen Lucy McNeil, very proficient in all girls' sports, par- ticipated in an archery contest in Chicago. She placed first in the National Junior Girls' Division, receiving three dollars in defense stamps as a prize. Congratulations! A basket-shooting contest provided lots of competition and fun the second semester. Katy Lou Wright was the victor. Score-8 out of ll. More congratulations! Girls! Don't hang over the middle line! Green, take the ball out!,' Basketball waxed fast and furious the second semester. Teams were chosen in April, and a tournament between the classes was played off. - From the above mention of activities, it can easily be seen that the athletic program for girls is a full one. No wonder Miss Werth keeps busy! The girls appreciate her assistance in build- ing girls' athletics into a valuable part of our curriculum. Besides providing us lots of fun, our athletic program inculcates the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship and teaches us the value of guarding that most vital possession'-our health. 50 'l'OURNA-XMICYI' CHAMPS 'I 'np Raw: BE R19 SA W YH N ENGR LSEN Hl'N'l'llESS I.,-KING SHA'l l'l Ck HAW Nm' lJl'ENBOS'I'l,E BKIIIUWI Ra-ic: ONEN Bsnczmox MGX 1511. KIEI4'PI R BYE l.l. BRL YN CLEM ENTS ClAEN1EN'ltS .47'L'll67' D1'ENlsos'1'LE Girls' Tumbling Formation Oh! Those exercises! Hrzsketbrzff ,chat--Y R E N NIE Tumbling Class: 'Ibp Ro-:rx HOl'S'l'CJN CAM P1xE1.1. Lrcs STEVEN5 LANE SL 1 1'oN .Viddff Ko-ic: IXICKERN HOI.h1ES joxas ENGE IAEN I.oL I'E'1'EksoN linltom Ruin' MCF1,1u1x' IJARLHY :XIYNDY KLING STIEG KIRANE Y -r Z Nw . QD lQF3 mlm HB l-Iere are the athletes of B. H. S.-the B Clubl Composed ofmen who have earned a major or minor letter in football, basketball, or track, the club occupies a prominent place in the sportlight. Before a new member is admitted, he goes through an exacting initiation. just ask any newcomer if this isn't sol One of the highlights of the UB Club program is the HB Club Dance which is held annually. This year it took place on March 28. Medals were awarded to the outstandirg members of the football, basketball, and track squads on the basis of attendance, attitude, spirit, and ability. ln football, the gold, silver, and bronze footballs were awarded to Clinton Cator, Lloyd Luckow, and Ted Beck. ln basketball, they were awarded to Bill Jacobs, George Mclieown, and lien Nelson. The oflicers of the club are: president, Ted Beck, vice-president, Bob Wlrightg secretary, l3ick'Beyerg Treasurer, Stu Sisson. The advisors are Mr. Carter, lVIr. Mansager, and Mr. lWcAllister. saammaeawwwtm tat. .-.. E..-4.1-a2:,aa:,,-I ,, lf-. :53E . . feaigggigiwwf K ' ggn f ' I ' 2:33 we 'K f Hg , ,, ai Top Right to Bottom: KLAAS , ABBOTT NELSON CATOR GI.Ass DILLMAN LAw VYRIGHT CIJLVEY jnriw MR. lVICAl,LIS'l'ER Top Ltgft to Bottom: LOOP SUMMER BLAKE BECK SISSON CLANIN FARINA LAKE BEYER 52 GND El HRS Laffy have the pilflz. .II111 111111 111 111 111 111 . 'I MISS HAZFI. RAPP H..-X. from Iowa State Teachers' College . . . vocal music supervisor . . , advisor of high school chorus. To avoid LZ .flzorf 1'i1'f11i1, pffzfe file wi1'6.r fikz llziffl MR.WILBI'R I-IOIFFMAN BE. from Illinois State Normal . . . BS. from the University oflllinois . . . MS. from the University of Illinois . . . agriculture . . . advisor of the lf.If'.A. 111.v11'11111e11!.f 1111. ' MR. -ll'.YYIi'I'FI' KIQIJIIIY H.Mus. from Illinois YVesleyz1n , , . lXI.lNIus.I3ld. from Illinois VYcsleyz1n . . . instrumental music and lvund . . . advisor of the camera club. l'Tl1f1'5 lhqr w1'1'f'! O11 1110 lu'1'11l,v Vx'1z1'11' flillfyf fourllz down mm' 111106 Z0 gall' NIR. DF.-KN CARTIHQR Cliightj BS. from Illinois Wcsleyzm , . . civics . . . football, luaskctlmll, and track coach. 'lDf111'! 1171 ax I dog do as I .mVv. MR. VIRGII. lVIcALI.IS'I'I1lR I3.Infd. from Illinois State Normal Irivcrsity . . . MS. from Iowa State College . . industrial arts . . . advisor of the cheerleaders, Hi-Y Cluln, and B Club. 53 i U1 ' rfyf I ,f I Ure 1' g I l f li Wlijljiilh 6 ffl 4 7 H. . .X , Q 1 u, 'j 2 , ' i Mk. FISCHER. Oj'irerieePEN'i'1c0FF Csecretaryj, SoMERvi1.i.E Cprcsidentj, and MEYERS Cvicegprcsidentj Miz. Lrciaow. HMB QQ .. Last year, Mr. George Luckow, then a commercial teacher at B. H. S. Cnow with the U. S. armed forcesj organized at high school a valuable group-the M.I.A. Mr. Luckow strongly believed that the fun of participating in athletics should be had not only by boys with exceptional ability and talent but also by any boy who had a desire to take part in sports. ln order to put his theory into practice, he organized a Men's Intramural Association, commonly termed the M.I.A. This group sponsors basketball, volleyball, baseball, golf, and tennis. During each season, all boys who are interested in participating in a particular sport sign up on a bulletin board. Cap- tains who are chosen pick their teams from that list. A schedule is then drawn up, and competi- tion commences. Practices are held after school, and the games are played during the afternoons in which the varsity squads are idle. There are no grade qualifications for eligibility, and any student may compete if he isn't on a varsity team. At the end ofthe year, a special assembly is called at which the MTA. awards are given. Three medals are awarded to the three boys who have acquired the most points which are made on the basis of participation and ability. Major and minor emblems are also given to boys who are out- standing in attitude, attendance, spirit, and ability. There are no dues for the organization. This year's money, for the purpose of buying medals and equipment, etc., was earned by sponsoring a basketball game between the faculties of B. H. S and Marengo. Our gallant team, composed of Dean Carter, lN'1r. Fischer, VVib Hoffman, Chuck Nihon, and Francis Acken,outscored their worthy opponents by one point in a nip and tuck battle. hir. Fischer, coming to B. H. S. late in the fall, has done a splendid -iob of carrying on the work of sponsoring the M.I.A. 54 YCJI.I,l'lYl3Al.L CHAMPS SoMEiw1l.I.i5, Capt. Uwzlvfz' l PH'r'l'1iv B Rl'l 1'ov -I on Nsox HX SER .l,xcoBs D.-xvuv BAS K ETB.-Xl .L CH.-XM PS I,ooP, Capt. QNMIU1! af righlj NEl.SCJN f.h'6'llft'lZI,l NTOORE I31,ir:Tz Nlclxiviaa PLZNUI' PIQXTICOI-'I-' QN0! in pz'f'!1f1'6fJ W 1 ' , L .,, ,, ' ,Q I 'S Q 4 J L 0 During the football season, the first intramural tournament that was played was a volley ball tourney. The winning team, the Eagles, captained by Ross Somerville, emerged the victor by winning eight ol their nine scheduled games. The next tournament, played during the winter months, was basketball. The Illinois team, lcd by tlohn l.oop, captain, becarre champs by ringing up eight victories, losing only two games. The tournaments scheduled for spring will be in baseball, golf, tennis, and horseshoes. Last spring, Darwin Miller received the victory award in golf while Bill Jacobs came out on top in tennis. The tournaments in baseball and horseshoes wi.l be an innovation this year and promise to be, come a very popular one. 55 Sea!edeFI.oRENcE HAliI.OW SALLY SMITH XVAYNE MIl.I.ER IDAGNY PERSON ESSIE GLASS PATH GRIEFETH, A I 1 I , I v Slandzn gLOl'ISE HAWKEY JXILEEN HIIINER BE'1 i'I' AMEs RVTI-1 CALDYVELI. DARI.ENE XANDEWALRER NIARY BINGENHEIMER 3 , , V, , , FRANCES GREEF OHN Loor CARSON DE ARNATT NANCY I'i4Es EAN SMITH. Y D 3 J UMR ELS U EWS Managing Editor ...... Dagny Person Page Ealilom ,.... Louise Hawkey, Frances Greef, Ruth Caldwell, Betty James, Wiayne Miller, Jean Smith, Sally Smith, Aileen Hibner, Florence Har- low, Mary Bingenheimer, Darlene Vandewalker, and John Loop. Reporlent . Jessie Glass, Nancy Jukes, Patsy Griffeth, and Carson DeJai-natt Exchange . ......... Wayne Miller The members of the Bel-Hi News staff perform a fine service for the school in the publication of a news- paper every two weeks. This year the write-ups have been of unusually Hne caliber. Novelty features have been introduced in several of the issues erha s the most noteworthy bein I the A wril Fool number. I P P , 5 l Recognizing the need of-iournalistic instruction, Mr. Brett has allowed the Bel-Hi staff to use the third period of the school day as a Bel-Hi work period. Journalistic plans and ideas are discussed, and under the expert guidance of Miss Fairchild are reflected in the superior work of this year's staff. Each year the Bel-Hi News pays a substantial part of the expenses of an outstanding staff member's attendance at the summer session of the Northwestern University School of Journalism. Last summer Dagny was accorded this privilege, and in spite of the fact that she spent a goodly portion of her time in the hospital with-shhl . . . measles! lfshe received valuable training which helped her to develop into the most capable and efficient of editors. 7 The Bel-Hi News has earned a reputation of being one of the most cofoperative of organizations. fast year, it served the community by printing programs for the basketball games and for activities of various Belvidere groups. A valuable service which it performed for the school was the publication in June of the Bel-Hi News lN4agazine,intended to supplement the Helvi and to commemorate the main Commencef ment activities and other important events which occured after the Belvi went to press. 56 Sealed--BARBARA BAUER, ADAH GLTS'I'AFSON, Lois SAi.1sBcRY, JEANE'I l'E HOGAN. StandingeBETTv BROWN, lVIARY VVORDEN, PR1sc11.LA M1'1'ci-ii-:1.i., TNIARJORIE SCHWEBKE, CALVIN JORDAN, GERALD TAN l .PPS, RAY ALBRIGHT, BETTY LTORMAN, MARGUERITE CULVEY, KATY Lou WRIGHT, and VIOLET RENNIE, I:-Ul PRODUCTION STAFF Burirzeu SmjffGerald Van Fpps, Katy Lou Wright, Ray Albright, Calvin Jordan, and Marguerite Culvey. Produrlion Slap?-Betty Gorman, Betty Brown, Violet Rennie, Nlary Worden, Doris Schandelmeier, Pris- cilla lWitchell, Marjorie Schwebke, and Barbara Bauer. Typi.v!J+Adah Gustafson, Lois Salisbury, Jeanette Hogan, and Eva Weeks. The Bel-Hi News had an unusually successful year financially as well as editorially. One of their main sources ofsteady income was from the sale ofchocolate milk and potato chips to the students who eat their lunches at the Community Building dining room. An outstanding financial success of the year was the sponsoring of the Variety Show held in the Com- munity Building April tenth. First prizes of two dollars and second prizes of one dollar were awarded for the best play, the best skit, and the best individual number according to popular vote of the audience. The presentation of the Glee Club, A Pageant of Patriotism, was the favorite of the audience, and its popularity was well deserved. Second prize in this play group went to the sophomores for their interpreta- tion of hillbilly life, Coming Round the Mountain . In the group of skits presented, the seniors won first place with their presentation ofa baby contest. Sec- ond prize went to the B Club with their style show, The Belles of Belvidere , in which many doughty men of the gridiron were amazingly and glamorously disguised as mannequins. Among the individual numbers, Helen Houden carried away first honors with her vocal solos, and Franklyn Swift won second place with his clever antics as Professor Lpstrut. ' The production staff of the Bel-Hi News also deserves commendation for their Work. Although theirjob calls for many extra hours after school, some of them lasting until late at night, they have been faithful to their task, and the newspaper has been out each time on the date that it was due. 57 SPRING . . . Regional tournament . . . chorus contests . . . basketball banquet . . , Variety Show . . . track , . . Senior Class Play . . . Spring Revue . . . 1942 Belvi . . . Junior- Senior Prom . . . Senior Vesper Service . . . Class day . . Graduation! WM 5 axfgilifil tg .I -... 0- .,. 60 Row lfBARBARA BALTER, PIARGENE DOLL, BOB JOHNsON, .ALLEN CSREENHOYV. Row 2- -DOLORES SXVAIL, FS'l'E1.I.E BFELL, lX4ARGL'ERI'l'E CELVEY, BOB QIROTHMAN, BAR- BARA PORTER. Row 3-e MARION RENNIE, ROBERTA SCHRADER, MILDRED H.Al.l,, MX'l.RAE LANE, EDVVARD FOLEY, GLORIA SWAIL, Bon MCKIEBEN. Row 4+PAUL CALDYVELI., CHARLES LEONARD, VIOLET RENNIE, VIRGINIA FRANR, FRANRLYN SWIFT, ARNOLD JOHNSON, IDONALD MCCARRAGHER, BOB fIRIMES, BOB DAY. Row :TSCARSON DEJARNATT, GORDON SPOONER, 'PHOMAS FRANCR, BOB JXLBRIGHT, FRANCES VPHORNTON, CHARI,CD'l 1'E CQALLAGHER, BILL LAW. HU TA . . . TPM . . . TOOTLF . . . DF , . . TPM . . . DF . . . TUM! LEFT-RIGI-TT! LFFT-RIGHT! Here comes our famous marching bandl Throughout the year, the band is a source of pride and entertainment to all of us. Down on the football field, with batons twirlirg and flags swinging, the band steps out in lively array! The Pageant Of.-Xmerical The Boy Scout Revue! Time Marches' On! On the basketball floor, the band again struts its stuff. Most spectacular of all the performancesethe American Flag Paraclel Reward for all thisfband banquet . . , January twenty: ninth . . , thanks to P. T. A. Final windup Of seasonfspring concert-'May twelfth. Thrill to look forward togguest players of American Legion at Peoria! Hats Off to 'LKep l We like our bandl Hmm' Direclor MR. TQEPLEY Cshown at leftj Ro R0 K0 Ro R0 I--HAZEL RALSION, BILL HL l'CHIX5ON, IJOROTHY SCHL1ElIING,ROl'C9ENE KANZLER. 2,--GER'I'RI'DE CLINE, I,I,ox'D I.I'Cl-QOXV, BARBARA SILvII's, BE'I I'I' BROWN, BE'l IAY I.IrcRoW, ROGER lX1ARSHAI.L. ,?'7BEVl-lRl,Y HAMI3l.E'I l', Bon S'I'RoIvI, AR'I'Is CHAMBERS , LURRAINE FIALL, CLARABEL 'l'HoRN'I'oN, GERALD BROWN, HLDON SXPPLEGREN, Ross SOMEIU'IlII.E. 4'--DEAN SIvII'I'II,.-XIDREY CAMI-BEI.L, BOB DIl.l.MAN, BEVERLYHE1,I,IG,AS,JOX'CE BARNES IVIARJQRIE SHA'I I'IIcR, INEZ ANDERNUN, Bon BARNES, CALVIN JORDAN. 5--BOB PETERS, I,oIs HAWREY. 'I D OFFICERS Ross SOM!-ERVILIIE . lJ7'E.fid6'7lf FR.-XNI-iI.YN SWII- I' . I'l7it'6-P7'E5id6?7ll ,ALLEN CEREENHOVK' SL'l'7'6l6Z71V and T1'm5m'fr LZ'b7'll7'fd7I.f IVRANRIXN SXVIFT B013 GRo'I'HAIAN ALLEN CiREENHOXY PAITL CALDWELL liofzrff .llwzzbwiv l,LoYIJ LLQRIIW BILL HI I'c:HIxsrIN Bon IDII,I.fX1.-XX Drum Jlcgjof' XY.-XYNE MILLER Cat right? O 61 J D' ,Ill IJJAA r .5' 1 l U .0 I 1 A ' s gf A 4 I Fran! R0'wfPA'rsY GRI1-N1-'E'rH, VVAYNE lWI1.1,ER, NANCY Jvluis. ,Middle R0w 'T4lS'l'El,l.E Btram., MARIAYN KIZER, ROY BENIDER, HMMAIAOL' BARNES, CHARMAINE VV1-11'rEHeAn Bank fibw'fEI.IZABE'l'H BENDER, BIARTHA Bl-IRGESON, BARBARA BAKER, BE'r'rx' BROWN. - f . . E ,Y V ' .b . ,' :J y rf i Y 1, tw iriwui.-M. as n ' 1 Back and forth with a silken swish The gold and purple Hy! Round and round with a glittering twirl The hatons are tossed on high! Throughout the year-indoors and out, Their pageants are arrayed. Boy Scout Revue! Thanksgiving Taluleau! The American Flag Parade! ln white and gold, with strutting step, They've earned themselves a hand. Orchids to all this goodly group! The glamour of the hand! rx.. s v-4 1.2 x Lefl-On Your Mark! BEYER, PENTICOFF, DEJARNATT. Middle-Over The Bar! CLINTON CATOR. RighteRe:1dy To Throw! NED GLASS. Bottom Row'-HENDERSON, SUMMERS, CRAY, MORSE, GUSTAFSON, MCCARRAGHER, BLAKE, CIILVEY , ALDERMAN. Second ROWYMAYFIELD, GLASS, PETERS, BERGMANN, DEJARNA'F'F, R. PETTEY, WHITE, PENTICOFF, HICKS. Third Row-FOLEY, KLASS, DAY, BUKER, SELLERS, JACOBS, FRANCK, SCI-IRAEDER, J. PETTEY. Top RUWTFISCHER, BENDER, SPOONER, BLIETZ, BROWN, SMITH, DILLMAN, PETERS, MEYERS. CMD TE On Your Mark.' Ge! Sol! . . . Bangfv Mile-Henderson, Lake 880-Henderson, White, Culvey 440-Foley, Moore, Sisson 220-Blietz, Dejarnatt, Sisson 100 Yard Dash-De Jarnatt Hurdlers-Penticoff, R. Pettey, Klaas, R. Peters, Gustafson 'KThr0agh lhf air will: lhe greater! of easefu Pole Vault-B. Peters, D. Bender High JumpvCator, Lake, D. Bender Broad Jump-Gustafson, Culvey as Spin . . . harlf Balance . . . pw! Shot Put-B. Law, VVright, Glass DiScuSMB. Law, Wright, Glass Seated-WAYNE NIILLER, JOHN LooP Qeditorj, VIRGINIA YANDEBVRG feditorj, DARLENE XvANDENVAI.KER feditorj :Ind JEAN SMITH. Strznding-SA1.1.Y SMITH, l,oizRAINE lx'IIl,lIER, NIARY LAMIEERT, FRANcEs ciREEF, BE'l l'Y lx1ARSHAI.l,, l+fuI'i'H WA'r'rs, I.oI7IsE HAWIQEY, and KA'l'X' l,oI7 VVRIoH'r fmanaging cditorj LEA'l'HA SHORT absent from picture. CCDHDR G3 US WF ul never realized how much work there was to putting out a yearbookln The above exclamation has burst from the lips ofevery member of the Belvi staff at some time during the year. Planning the layout of the book, arranging the photographing of groups and individuals, cutting and mounting pictures for the engraver, securing data for write-ups, checking and double-checkingecopy, compil- ing the dummy for the printer, keeping a watchful eye on the budget . . . no wonder many of the staff members and their advisor, Miss Beverly, have spent many Saturdays, holidays, and long, long hours after school working about the littered table in Room 2011! Vile have worked gladly, however, because we feel that our project is extremely worthwhile-to present to classmates, faculty, and other friends of B. H. S. a comprehensive record ofour school lifeea record that will recall to mind in later years the fun, the work, the association, and the inspiration which we have received during our high school year. ' One valuable lesson which we have learned is that the key of cofoperation helps to unlock the door of success. Our Belvi staff is deeply appreciative toward the senior class who gave us a substantial gift to help us carry out our desire to have our photomontage division pages, toward our sister journalistic organization, the Bel-Hi News, who generously shared with us their proceeds from the Variety Show, toward Mr. Kepley, who made our photomontages of fall, winter, and spring, and toward the faculty members and administra- tion who, at one time or another, have risen to the occasion and given us valuable assistance. We hope you like the l9-12 Belvi' 64 QUE 'll' ACME S fm A0111 jvlezuezz' mm' .r1n'pri,f6d, bu! nzoxffr pZe1z5ed. MISS HAZleil, l3l'iVHRLY B.A. from the University of Illinois . . . . . leinglish literature and contemporary literature . . . advisor ofthe Belvi. Be ,ture fha! all U0z4z'hf1'.v are rcrifffzz Hfdlll' and in ink. MR. WILBUR S. MONG B.A. from the University of Illinois . . . . . .physics, general science, commercial law, and economics . . . business man- ager of the high school. 'ililezzzezzzber to double-.fpace uf! nzalerial for your budgeld' MR. MATTI-IIQW FISCHE R B.F. from Whitewater State Teachers' College . . . typing and bookkeeping . . . advisor of M. I. A. S1za!! we pu! in an czmzouucenzerzl abou! clzeckzng in ilu, doughnut money? MISS VANESSA WFRTH BA. from University of Illinois . . . . . . mathematics and girls' athletics advisor of G. A. A. .........i-mu NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. Members chosen from upper fourth of class for leadership, character, and service. Smz'm'.' Jean Smith, Darlene Vandewalker, Virginia Vandeburg, Patsy Griflieth, Nancy Jukes, and Dagny Person. S!a21dz'11g.' Iohn Loop, Ruth Caldwell, Frances Greef, Gerald Van Epps, Franklyn Swift, and Lloyd Luckow. Betty Marshall not in picture. NATIONAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY. Composed of boys of at least average scholarship who possess good sportsmanship and good citizenship. Must have earned a major letter or two minor letters in one ofthe major sports. Bob VVright, Jason Law, Carson Dejarnatt, Nlyron Abbott, Benny Farina, Bill Clanin, Lloyd Luckow, Clinton Cator, Kenneth Nelson, Lester Klaas, and John Loop. Stu Sisson not in picture. flu Ql7lLL ANU SCROLL. Composed ofjuniors and seniors, seholastieally in the upper third of the elass, who have done superior work on either the Belvi or the Bel-Hi News stall. Rota One: Virginia Vandehurg, Darlene Vandewallcer, lfranees Greet, and lidith NVatts. Row Two: Aileen Hilmner, .leanette Hogan, Dagny Person, Bettv james, Ruth Caldf well, Lorraine Miller, jean Smith, Katy Lou YVright and Mary Lam- bert. Row ,l7Z7'Et'.'.lUl1I1 Loop, liva XVeelis, Calf vin jordan, Louise Haw- key, Blarguerite Culvey, Violet Rennie, Gerald Van l4lpps,Lois Salislrury, and :Xdah Gustafson. 'VHF D.A.R. i-XXVARD Virginia Vandelwurg was chosen illlldl lliW'lil'l'i hy herelass mates and the faculty .-Xeeording to li. H. S. tradition, the most outstanding to receive the IDA A. R. Awartl, kiunior is ealled to the platforin on Class Uay to receive the xresented to an outstanding Mantle. Ruth Caldwell, exeelling in scholarship, eharaeter, senior girl on the liasis ol' ehars leadership, and service, reeeived this highest of all honors teter, seholarship, and serviee. last -lune. 67 ivlsfff Bos Auaiuonr, MARY Louisa Neckties, JACK HAMMOND, JEAN SMITH, MARY' JANE MANI,EY', FitANki.YN Swirr, BALLARD S'1'EHi.EY, MARY LAMBERT, JOHN LOOP, CALVIN JORDAN, and DARLENE VANDEWALKER. OUR C SSS AY Ever Since Eve , a fast moving comedy chosen by the play committee of the Class of '42, and presented in the Community Building on the evening of May first, was a big success. The play, a Samuel French publication, is the story of Susan Blake, a career girl , CJean Smithj and the troubles which beset those two loyal musketeers, Johnny Clover CJack Hammondj and Spud Erwin CBob Albrightj Editor and Business Manager of the Preston High School Penguin, when Susan high-pressures herself into the position of Assistant Editor. Susan, in spite of the best possible intentions, almost bankrupts the Penguin, shakes the boys' friendship, andegives them the measles! Later she involves them all in an illegal pinball game, which almost lands them in jail. Johnny's mother, Mrs. Clover CDarlene Vandewalkerj steps in and the day is saved, not only for the youngsters but also for Mr. Quinn, the high school principal CFranklyn Swiftb and the pretty journalism teacher CMary Lambertj , who have also been considerably embarrassed by Susan. Other characters involved in the plot were the understanding father, Mr. Clover CCalvin Jordanj, Betsey Erwin, the adorable and irrepressible sister CMary Jane Manleyb, the good-hearted police- man, Cappy Simmons CBallard Stehleyj, the sample package of Southern charm , Lucybelle Lee CMary Louise Nucklesj, and the captain of the football team, Preston Hughes CJohn Loopj. Praise is deserved by each member of the cast for.their display of fine dramatic talent and their interpretation. The splendid success of the production reflected the fine coaching of Miss Ruth Bowman, play director, who has acquired an enviable reputation for presenting smooth and well-cast dramas. High lights of the play- Spud: Of course someday I expect to get married-my family always has. Johnny's formula for managing women: The iron hand in the velvet glove. Martha VVillard to Henry: It's too bad you can't be stuffed! Johnny: 'KPink spots! I've got emlv Behind the scenes, helping to make the production run smoothly, we find: Helen Houden, Betty Marshall, and Benita Swanson, script prompters: Adah Gustafson, action prompter, Margaret Bent and Leatha Short, stage crew, Doris Gegenheimer, art chairman , Lorraine Lee, stage art, VVayne Miller, boys' costumes, Jeanette Hogan and Florence Harlow, girls' costumes, Muriel Silver and Ruth Caldwell, business managers, Bob Dillman, Phyllis Haggard, and Lorraine Miller, assistant business managers, Katy Lou VVright, large props, Betty James and Edith VVatts, small props, Bonnie Beckington, makeup, and Dagny Person, publicity. 68 Y -l I I QUE? SEENUI' CCQIMIMUCU' E BC3fmV211'C Piffumd WWC Of thc bw? QU TIUI' gmups which helped to keepoul'clz1ssz1H'aiI's runnirg smoof I V. Our C1355 0HfCL'l'S' c'ERAlAD Y-'NN IWPVY YVCIIWYVVZ I'IIu.INIA YANIJEBIRII, sccruturyg RI 1'H CAI,1xwIeI.I,, VICI'-presidcntg :md Ross 50MERVlI.1.li, prcsldcnt. OUP Rm LOYUYUIVTCUI 'H VUNNE AUXEN, DICK HEYE R,IJAGNYI,ERS0N7Ch11iI'fT1H.I'l, BOB S'l'EHl,EY, I.0I'Is12 l'IAWlxEY, VVILLIAM lx1I'1I'cI-IINNIIN, :Ind BP'l lXX'-N1ARSIfIAl.L. N , Ouclbocu? Cmmnlrptrccz ISZIWIIWIE' 'ugxgh -1il'l.ER,-IOHN Loop, I,IIox'Ix IJ cxow. Szztmg 'JEAN SMITH, I,EA'I'HA SHORT, I Axu' ANE If ANl.EY,C 211FY71Zl.I1,2lY! A'I'x' . I WRIGHT. 01IfA11h011HCL'r11GI1f Um1m1ffC1'1Yxffmdfffg''DVS' CAN KI-:I,I,x', Bos .'Xl.BRIliH'l', MYIION ,-XIzIxo'r'I'. Mzzifzgv AGNES RENNIIQ, RIIBI' DI-:ZX'lI'N1N, IJJARLENE XIANDEWAIIIQRVR-Cfha-,mmm SAHA- SMITH- v OUP MWUUYIIII LOYYWYYWIYYCC MMU LAMBERV-Q hlllflhllll, PRANQEN KIRIQEP, Bon lDII,I.IvIAN, lv:NNE'I'H fXIeI.soN, CALVIN JORDAN, .-XIJAII GI's'I'AI's0N, :Ind Ix1AR'l'HA ,HRX OHV PINE' LOYTNYHFTSUE CNOT Plffuffd' 5 fV3'!D' RANKIIYN SXVIFI'-Cl'11liI'IT11lD, HELEN Hm DEN, EDITH WA'I'II's, AIAQIQ HAM- Mmm :md Ix'1ARYNl'CKI,ES. ' I T X 51,71 kde. ,-1 r' X ' .t Q ai ,Mp3L5f,qR. ss, JW W ft af, iff' S 'fr it W QA-sift,-itll!-fly 46- QM,x.7 tj 4'BuQCl '... basketball and football man . . . a champiwon' the tennis court . . . member of Athletic Honor ',Soc1ety. EDITI-il YVONNE AIKEN HVOQ na . . -. our freshman candidate for Booster Queen . . . .active in social life . . . Student Council membm' as a junior. ' RQBE 'iT ALBRIGHT Bob . . -. clever portrayal of Spud . . . student mayor O f Belvidere for a day . . . a snappy snare drum- mer. - INHZ YDERSON Inez . as a junior transferred from Caledonia . . . player in the band . . . member of G. A. A. ANDERSON Luclle . . artistically inclined . . . likes to paint, draw tint , . . ambition---to become a nurse. BARKER . favorite subject---science . . . choice of . . . sport preferences-baseball and Bob . trombone player in band . . . talented in art a brilliant science student . . . wrote prize- essay . BECK . hero on the gridiron . . . president of a senior . , . artistic ability . , . Athletic HO,-to member. good in public speaking skits . . . at the MOV1SS,,?. . .wants to become BENT . favorite subject'-English . , . likes roller-skates rolling , . . second hobby' BEYER participant in all athletics . . . treasurer . active in social functions of the school. . page editor of the Bel-Hi News . . . v become a journalist . . . office secretary hour IN BLACKMER tvin . . . overcame his reserveon the athletic field shone as a star in football . . . active member of DALE BLAKE 'Dale . . . outstanding manager in both basketball and football . . . member of B Club . . . favorite subject -mechanical drawing, GERALD BROWN Gerald . , . entered as a senior from Caledonia . . . interested in basketball and music . . . played tenor sax in band. CHARLES BROWNE Charlie . . . an omnivorous reader . . . a good floor holder-upper in informal debates . , . ambitions to travel in foreign lands. RUTH CALDWELL Ruth . . . possessor of the Mantle . . , senior vice- ! president . . . honor societies . . . lovely alto voice an addition to the chorus. i AUDREY CHAMBERLAIN Audrey . . . played volleyball and basketball for four years . . , we have never seen a frown on Audrey's face. E E ELEANOR CLARK Eleanor . Poplar Grove's valedietorian . . . entered B. H. S. as senior . chorus and band . plays saxophone and Cello. GERTRUDE CLINE Gertrude entered as a senior from Poplar Grove . . , French horn player in band . . chosen profession -nursing. DELORES CRAWFORD t . Delores . . won her fame in girls' gymnastics . . one of Miss I'hilIip's capable librarians as a senior. RUTH CRAYYFORD E Ruth . . . known to all traveling library fans . . always on hand to check books in and out for them. ROBERT DAY Bohn . , . a trumpeter in the band for three years , , , possesses a keen mind . . . a good sense of humor. RUBY DEMUNN Ruby . . silently made her way through B. H.. S. . . , pretty lace , . , gentle manner , . a charming personality. ROBERT DILLNIAN l'Bob' ,... remember the cute little paper dolls he used to tear? , . . outstanding baritone-player in band . vicegpresident as sophomore. BEVERLY EHLE Beverly . . did not graduate with the class withdrew from school late in the fall. ELEANOR ERICKSON Eleanor . . . entered in February from Galva, Illinois . . . picture doe-sn't appearfsorryl . . . head typist of Galva yearbook. DORIS FANT Doris . . . an exASycamore girl . . one of the most loyal supporters of B. H. S.'s athletic teams . . hobby- inventing knieknaeks. THOIVIAS FRANCE Tommy . . . an artist of outstanding ability . . football man . . snare-drummer in the band. RUSSEL GATES Russ . . , the most happy-go-lucky member ofthe Class of '42 favorite sport'-football , , , hobby' stamp-collecting. DORIS GEGENHEIMER Doris . . , unusual artistic ability . . an original genius in designing clothes . . . hopes to become famous in this Held. BETTY GRANT Betty . . . entered as a sophomore from Capron High School . a future stenographer . . , favorite pastime edancing. DALE GRAY Dale . . . rode to popularity on Silver and Scout . . remember his famous dual rendition of the I.one Ranger and Ionto? FRANCES GREEF Frances . class salutatorian , . a member of Bel-Hi and Belvi staffs , , Quill and Scroll . National Honor Society. ADAH GUSTAFSON Adah . , . glamour girl of B. H. . . . our Booster Queen candidate as a sophomore . Bel-Hi News typist. ROBERT GUST.-XESON Bob , . small but mighty . . football, basketball and traek . . . one of Mr. Hol'fman's active I . F. A. men. PHYI.I.IS HAGGARD Phyllis . . lovely alto voice an addition to girls' octette . oniof Miss Lawrei1oe's dependable helpers. f . I A ' n I l'qiAlv XJ!! Ile T Y x . Y. l ' ' I ' N SDN l' fr' Ulu lei .T X I Q fl . ,W f I 'I Q ' . I .' , ' F i af i .J it ii.. v if is X. ,sr we 'N' f . N :I . Xl .X N' - if 'ikfm 'wi . . X J :X 7 .X , Q 1 ' N I S'4P' I. JOHN HAMMOND Jack . . . in th: spotlight for his dramatic ability . . 4 played leading role of Johnny in Ever Since Eve . FLORENCE HARLOW Florence . . . exceptionally good in public speaking skits . . . the famous roller-coaster ride!!! . . . member of Bel-Hi News staff. LOUISE HAVVKEY Louise . . . faithful and steadfast in her undertakings . . 4 Bel-Hi and Belvi staffs . . . Student Council member. n AILEEN HIBNER Aileen . . 4 flair for writing . . . Bel-Hi News . . Quill and Scroll . . . hne literary appreciation 4 keen scientific mind. DONALD HILLS Don . . . entered as a senior from Poplar Grove High School . . , participated at B. H. S. in intramural basketball 4 4 . F. F. A. man. MARY JEANETTE HOGAN Jeanette . . . one of our most outstanding girl athletes and public speaking students . . . Bel-Hi typist . . . Quill and Scroll. HELEN HOUDEN Helen . . . beautiful soprano voice . . . gracious manner . . . charming smile . . 4 popular! . . . vice p esident as a sophomore. ' NNETH HUNTINGTON enny . . . a sportsman whose specialty is hunting fishing . 4 . chosen careerfaviation mechanics. Khao-' VVILLIAM HUTCHINSON Bill . . . helped choose Senior ring . . . Sir Gala- hadSl942l . . . track manager 4 . . photography afforded him rel' ffaom the tedium of school. Uk' . 72-XDR ' ELIZABETH JAMES l'Betty' '... school interestsfchorus and Bel-H . . . Quill and Scroll 4 . . outside interest-nursing . . 4 fine start already! . WILLIAM ARNOLD JOHNSON Arnold . . . entered as senior from Poplar Grove . . . played cornet in band . . . fine bass aided the winning mixed octette. ROBERT JOHNSON Bob , . . played clarinet in the band for four years . . . as a junior, was a good fiag-twirler . . 4 hobby- photography. CALVIN JORDAN Cal . . , loyal band member . . , Bel-Hi business manager . . . Quill and Scroll . . . excellent portrayal of absent-minded father in Ever Since Eve . MYRON JURY Mike 4 , , an ardent football and basketball fan . 4 . competent manager of both teams for two years. JAMES DUNCAN KELLY Duncan . . . Belvidere's bashful basketball star . . , entered B. H. S4 as a senior from Caledonia . , 4 member of announcement committee. RUTH KINCANNON Ruth . . 4 now lives in Freeport 4 4 . with us only one semester but gained a host of friends during that time. RITA FRANCES KIRANE Frances 4 , , ambitious to become a registered nurse , . . likes her gym classes, especially tumbling. MARGARET KIRANE Margaret . . . hopes to work for Uncle Sam after graduation . . . favorite subject in schooleHome Economics. C ..,. l s r 3 . ' 0 .1 I U 1 l If 1 ' 4 , . 4 , - ' 1 ' r-' f FLORENCE KOENKE LLOYD LUCKOVV Florence . , , entered as ajunior from Kingston High Lloyd . . . Student Council president . . . introduced . , .brainpowernotinproportion tosize . . .ambition our programs , . , captivating smile , . . personality to become a nurse. plus . . . honor societies. KENNETH LAKE GEORGE MCKEOWN Kenny ',., captain of football team a senior Mose . , . won fame on the basketball floor , , . . . . valuable basketballand track man . , . sophomore entercd as a junior from St. Thomas . . . member of and junior class officer. Student Council. MAARY I4AMBER'I' MARY MANELY 4 4 Mary '.., kept the crowds cheering for B. H. S. I JHUCY - - - voted H- SS P4fe4fU1'9f C0-Cd - - - tennis 4 4 4 Bnivi Srrii:f4 4 4 Qniii and Scroll 4 4 4 iieincd willing and hard-working lIZl4C2l21SS activities 4.4 , , tops as dass Choosejunior Swcarrrn the irrepressible Betsey in Ever Since Eve . ALLENE LEE BETTY MARSHALL Allene . . . pretty and smiling . . , especially Betty . . . co-president of G. A. A. . , . member of enjoyed her workin shorthand , . . her hobbies'-cooking the Belvi staff . . . National Honor Society . , , sings and dancing. soprano in chorus. GLEN LFE 1,AwRr1NcH MATHESON Glen , . . industrious and likable . . , like his sister, Lawrence 4 4 4 did nor grndnarc with rne Cinss 4 Allene, found shorthand a favorite subject . . . hobby- withdrew from B4 H4 34 in thc Spring gary? IQJRRAINE MILLER 4 4 4 r40rr44i44e 4 4 i.44VO4444C4 Sub. Ui horthand 4 4 4 raw orraine . 1 .4 dependable librarian . . .4loy4al Belvi .. . . JL S . p ' ker . . . Quill and Scroll . . . chief outside interests Hawaiian guitar . . . choice of sports--ping-pong and Wir - 4 d 4 d4- rOirCr4Sk44ting4 - sewing an gar emng. ROQQER LINDRR WAYNE MILLER 4 Roger 4 4 4 one of Mr4 HOirfninn'S F4 F4 A4 nicn 4 4 4 4Puss . . . super-dexterous baton twirler and drum active in inrriiinurni Sporrs 4 4 4 good bnskerbnii and major. . . Belv1andBel-H1stz1H s. . .social committee softball man. for four Yf'?1 5' JOHN LOOP OTIS MONTGOMERY 4 4 4 John 4 4 4 cdiror of Bcivi 4 A 4 Servnd on Bei-Hi Otis , . .entered as a senior from Cisne High School News staff . . . outstanding football man , . 4 made all - - - mad? hls mark SclwlflsflfllllY VSPf'C11lllY f1SflPhYS1CS three honor societies. Student- BERNICE LOVELI, HELEN MORELOCIX . . . Bernice . . , entered from Poplar Grove as a senior HClUU . . . entered as a senior from Caledonia High . . . favorite subjects-homemaking and science . . School - - A ,f11VUf1fC,SUbJUCf'fh0mC Cfonomlcs - - ' a star basketball player. lmbbyfcollfcnng llfmlls- 73 U x L. L, l ar' 1 'E K X K I ' 5 xi vu P Ii Z' 'l XX 1 ,' Nl lux! I X la. ll . v' ft V ,J wt r J' ij ' 1 I , A' 1 i 'Tri Viiffirxinl XJ 9 A 1 l li .' ' I it Q 'I V iv P , 5 1 J ly '. JEAN MUNDY Jean . . . entered as a senior from Poplar Grove . . . hobbyfreading . . , an excellent student of contempor- ary literature . . . favorite sport . . . horsefback riding. KENNETH NELSON Kenny . , . a Hash on the tennis court . . , a star on the basketball floor . . . a whiz on the track . , . Athletic Honor Society. GERALDINE NEVEL Geraldine . . . entered as a junior from Marengo High . , . favorite sports-swimming and dancing . . . favorite subject-typing. MARY LOUISE NUCKLES Mary . , , talented in dramatic work . , . turned Southern belle for Ever Since Eve . . . one of Werthie's best tumblers. DAGNY PERSON Dagny , . . class valedictorian , . . honor societies . . , cog that makes the Bel-Hi wheels go 'round . . . chorus pianist , . , lovely soprano voice. HAZEL RALSTON Hazel . , . pretty and popular cowed from Caledonia . . . ambition-'to be a perfect secretary . . . clarinet player in band. DORA RAY Dora . . . hobbyfcollects stamps and pictures . . . ambition-to become a nurse . . , especially enjoyed Home Economics. AGNES RENNIE Aggie . . . all-around girl athlete . . . freshman candidate for track queen . . . cheerleader with class and charm. LOIS SALISBURY Salsy', . . . a Rockford miss who made a hit in Belvi- dere . . . Bel-Hi News typist . . . member Quill and Scroll. DOROTHY SCHMELING Dorothy . . . entered as a senior from Caledonia , . played saxophone in the band . . . sang soprano with the chorus. LEATHA ANN SHORT Leatha . . . reigned as Queen of Booster Carnival as a senior .. . . faithful member of Belvi staff . . . active class worker. MURIEL SILVER Muriel . . . participated whole-heartedly in class activities . . . characterized by her sense of humor . . . hobby-knitting. MARGARET JEAN SMITH Jean . , . played role of Susan in Ever Since Eve , . . member of staffs of Belvi and Bel-Hi . . . honor societies. SARAH JANE SMITH Sally . . , member of Belvi and Bel-Hi staffs . . . a cheerleader with lots of style . . . member of Student Council. ROSS SOMERVILLE Ross . . . class president for four years . . . president of the band . . . known around B. H. S. as Benny fGoodman's protege. JOHN sraoivigffii ' Johnnie . . . manager of football team . . . lots of pep , . . eyes dance with fun . , . chosen profession- ' law. ' BALLARD STEHLEY i Bohn . . . football man for three years . . , member ,of the HB Club as a senior . . . good track man. QMARTHA SUMMERS Martha . . . co-president of G. A. A. as a senior . . . fconstant companion of Vonna . . . active in social liaffairs of school. BENITA SWANSON Benita . . . eH'icient prompter of Ever Since Eve . . . on hand with a jolly smile and a willing heart when there's work to do. ERANKLYN SWIFT Franklyn , . . state champion pianist . . . outstand- ing corner player , . . fine portrayal of Mr. Quinn in class play '.., National Honor Society. VIRGINIA VANDEBURG Ginny . . . editor of the Belvi . . . recipient of D. A. R. Award . . . member of Quill and Scroll and National Honor Society. DARLENE VANDEWALKER Dar . . . editor of Belvi . . . Bel-Hi page editor .. . . Mrs. Clover in Ever Since Eve . . .honor socie- ties, GERALD VAN EPPS Jerry . , . Bel-Hi business manager . . . National Honor Society . . . Quill and Scroll , . . treasurer of the senior class . . . nice voice and smile! GERMAINE WALKER U I Germaine . . . B. H. S's bestjumping,jivinghjitterbug . , . ambition-fto become a private secretary. EDITH WATTS Edith . . , Belvi typist . . . Quill and Scroll . . . a little Irish glint in her eye . , . outstanding commercial student. EVA WEEKS Eva. . . typist on Bel-Hi News staff . . . Quill and Scroll . . . chosen vocation-first, secretaryg later, orph- anage matron. EARL VVEINER, JR, Earl . . . Hi-Y check-room boy for three years . . . has checked the coat of almost every basketball fan. WILLIAM WELLER Billy . . . popular popcorn popper whose efforts helped the B Club earn money . . . favorite sport- hunting . . . favorite subjectescience. ELSIE WHEELER Elsie . . . one of B. H. S's most talented musicians- plays piano, organ, violin, and bass fiddle . . . led the Hrst year typing class. ARTHUR WHITE Art . . . an active F. F. A. man . . . fine tenor voice a great asset to chorus . . . an all-round fellow in sports. GLORIA JEAN WILLIAMS Gloria . . . knew the library from top to bottom and all of its books from cover to cover . . , fond of music, especially piano. STANLEY WINCHESTER Stan . . . wants to keep 'em flying by working as a mechanic on the ground . . . interested in radio. BARBARA YVRIGHT Barb , . . fond ofanimals . . . her prize possession E hlei' bgautiful horse . . . one of the best dancers in KATHERINE LOUISE NYRIGHT Katy Lou . . . efficient business manager of Belvi . . . member of Bel-Hi News staff . . . Quill and Scroll . . . captain of junior basketball team. ROBERT YVYCH Bob , . . favorite subjectfmanual training . . . ambition-eto be a good carpenter . . . favorite sports? hunting and fishing. DONALD YATES Doc . . . a recognized expert at the ping-pong table . . . his droll humor has won him many friends. 4 fy .53 vu - ' I - , -A f U AINIETD SQ GENE? ATES THE CIL SS F H9412 Q Q .. In September, 1938, a band of freshmen, one hundred and forty-seven strong entered Belvidere High School. Like all newcomers, we were bewildered and frightened at first. Where is the book- store? Three bells! Everybody's dashing! Where do I go?,' Is the man with the little mustache Mr. Mong or Mr. Ryan? These and many other puzzling questions soon found their answers, and, as the newness wore off, we gradually got into the swing ofthings. VVe elected our class officers. Ross Somerville was chosen as president, Helen Houden as vice-president, 'lean Smith as secretary, and Bob Dillman as treasurer. At Carnival time, we chose Yvonne Aiken as our queen and worked valiantly for her. At the Variety Show, we won second place with our kindergarten skitea take-off on the senior class. Dagny Person and Frances Greef took the lead scholastically from the very start and made the first semester honor roll. Miss Blair and Miss Burstatte were our advisors. It was fun to come back the following fall as sophisticated sophomores. Things continued to run smoothly. Class officers this year were: Ross Somerville, president, Kenny Lake, vice-president, Bob Dillman, secretary, John Loop, treasurer. As sophomores, we won first place in the Variety Show with our skit, The Lamp Went Out. At the Carnival, we supported Adah Gustafson as our queen. Our advisors this year were Miss Fairchild and Miss Gray. Ourjunior year was a gala year. One of the big events was the arrival of our class sweaters . . . brown and tan. VVe won second place in the Variety Show this year with our mock-graduation skit. Throughout the year, we worked hard to earn money for the Prom, the magazine subscription drive, and the sale of paper, pencils, and candy being our main activities. Incidentally, our candy girls and paper salesman,VVayneMiller,earned more money than those of any other class before or since. The highlight of the year was our Stardust Prom. Behind curtains of filmy white gauze studded with gold stars, we danced to the music of Herbie Palmer's orchestra. A group of troubadours serenaded us at the banquet. Ruth Caldwell, Beverly Burt, and Helen Houden sang for us a group of songs about stars. At Class Day, the highest honor which a junior may receive-the Mantle, was bestowed upon Ruth Caldwell. Our oflicers during this year were: Ross Somerville, president, Lloyd Luckow, vice-president, Kenny Lake, secretary, and Ted Beck, treasurer. Helping us in all ofour numerous activities this year were our advisors, Miss Beverly and Miss Blackburn. As seniors, we chose Ross Somerville as our class president for the fourth time. Other officers were: Ruth Caldwell, vice-president, Virginia Vandeburg, secretary and Gerald Van Epps, treasurer. Guiding us in the responsibilities of our senior year were our advisors, Miss Harris, Miss Phillips and Mr. Brett. At the Booster Carnival, we chose Leatha Ann Short as our candidate and elected her Queen of the Carnival. At the Variety Show, we won first prize with our skit, The Baby Show, thus com- pleting our record ofhaving won a prize every year. As seniors, we chose our class rings. The crest, an eagleishield bearing a B , was set in our choice of a ruby, amethyst, onyx, or gold setting. Leading the class schoastically as the year drew to a close were Dagny Person, valedictorian, Fran- ces Greef, salutatorian, Ruth Caldwell, Eleanor Clark, Otis Montgomery, Edith Watts, Hazel Ralston, Robert Barnes, Inez Anderson, Gloria ,lean Wlilliams, and Adah Gustafson. Toward graduation time, we chose our class colors-royal blue and azure, our class flower-the talisman rose, and our class mottoi Nothing is so difficult but that it may be found out by seeking. And now, as the time comes for us to leave B. H. S., with deep appreciation of what our school has done for us, we sing our senior song, l'Belvidere High, we pledge to thee, Our love and sincere loyalty. 76 I AND FIN.-XLLY . , . we say goodlaye to B. H. S. with a full i'cz1li2urion of the slulcluw which has lain across our rmticm during the past six months. Within the hearts and mimls olieacli of us is the lirm ccmvictioli that the icleuls Ul4LlCINOCIAZ1L'f' are thu true mics, that the .-Xmericari way of living is thc right way, amd that the challcngcs of the future shall lac met clmerfully and lui-lively. T7 INDEX OF ADMINISTRATION, SENIORS, ORGANIZATIONS Abbott, Myron. . Aiken, Yvonne .,.. Albright, Bob ..,.. Anderson, Inez .... Anderson, Lucile . Band ....,...... Barker, Phyllis .... Barnes, Robert ,... Basketball ...... Baton Twirlers . . B Club .....,... Beck, Ted ........, Beckington, Bonnie Bel-Hi News .... Belvi .,........ Bent, Margaret .,.. Beyer, Richard . . , . . Bingenheimer, Mary Blackmer, Melvin , . Blake, Dale ,. ,.,. . . Board of Education . Brett, Mr. Floyd E . Brown, Gerald ,..,, Browne, Charles . . Caldwell, Ruth ..,.. Chamberlain, Audrey .... . Cheerleaders ...,... Chorus ,.........,, Clark, Eleanor ..... Cline, Gertrude, . . , Crawford, Delores. , . Crawford, Ruth ..... Day, Robert .,,.,, DeMunn, Ruby ,..., Dillman, Robert .,... Ehle, Beverly .,., Erickson, Eleanor Faculty ...,......., Fall Photomontage . Fall Pictures ....... Fant, Doris ..,... F. F. A. .....,, , Football , . . ,,... . Franck, Thomas. . . Freshman ....,.. G. A.A. ...,..... . Gates, Russell ...... Gegenheimer, Doris . Girls Athletics . , , Grant, Betty .... Gray, Dale ....,. Greef, Frances .,,.. Gustafson, Adah ,... Gustafson, Bob .... Haggard, Phyllis , Hammond, Jack .... Harlow, Florence .... Harris, Miss Ruth. . . Hawkey, Louise ..... Hibner, Aileen . . . Hills, Donald . . . Hi-Y ..,...,,.... Hogan, Jeanette. . . Honor Societies .... Houdcn, Helen ......,, Huntington, Kenneth .,.. . . Hutchinson, Bill .,.,.. ...,..... 1 Intramural Athletics . . ,.... . . I James, Betty . ,,... Johnson, Arnold .... Johnson, Bob .,... jordan, Calvin. . . Juniors ..... Jury, Myron ..,..14,34,52, .. .... 42, 49, 52, 66, 69, 27, 30, 89, 69, 70, ....41, 49, 60, 68, 69, .......30,61,70, .........60, ...........49, ,...34, 61, 70, ,.,...42,43, . . Q 121, 52,i 70, ....20, 34, 42, 49, 52, 63, 69, ,..............21,41, ....I9, 22, 34, 52, 63, .....,.,,14,61,63, 34, QffffQf28 ....28, 29, 71, .,,.28, 50, 61, ....15, 50, U ....... 15 . .,....... 60, 63, 49, 69, ...19, 23, 39, 53, 14 65 .........,..40, 21, ....20, 34, 60, 63, 17, H ......... 16, 30 .....68 .....50 15, 19, 30, 49, 56, 64, 66, 67, 69, 71, ......30, 49, 50, 57, 67, 68, 69, 71, ,. .......................... 20,41,63, ...............28, 29, 68, 26, 28,29,49, 68, 69, 28, 49, 56, 68, ..2, 24, 80, 56, 64, 67, 69, 56,67, ....,I9, 26, 30, 49, 57, 67, 68, ....28, 29, 30, 57, 68, 69, 72, 61, 63, 69, U ,...,.............. 54 ,..,....28, 29, 50, 56, 67, 68, 29, 60, 60, ..,..27, 34, 35, 41, 57, 6I,67, 68, 69, .52, 15, 24, 28, 29, 30, 49, 56, 66, 67, 68, 69, gg, 3 61, 63, 68, 69, 71, 1 1 r 1 7 J 2 2 I Kelly Duncan .....,, Kincannon, Ruth ,... Kirane, Frances ..... Kirane, Margaret . . . Koeneke, Florence , . . . . . . . L Lake, Kenneth ,.... Lambert, Mary ..4.. Lee, Allcne ,..... Lee, Glen ,..... Lee, Lorraine . , Linder, Roger . . Loop, John ,.... Lovell, Bernice . . Luckow, Lloyd ..... McKeown, George. . , Manley, Mary Jane . . , . Marshall, Betty ...... Matheson, Lawrence , M. I. A. .,....,.. . Miller, Lorraine. . Miller, VVayne .,.. Minstrel Show .... Montgomery, Otis . . . Morelock, Helen .... Mundy, Jean .... Nelson, Kenneth .,... Nevel, Geraldine ..,... . Noon Hour Activities Nuckles, Mary Louise. . . . . Office Stal? ....... Person, Dagny .,..... Programs ............. . . Public Speaking Skits. . . . , . . Ralston, Hazel ..... Ray, Dora ..... Rennie, Agnes, . Salisbury, Lois ......... , , Schmeling, Dorothy. . Seniors ..,.......... Senior Class Play .... Senior Committees Senior History . . . Short, Leatha. . , Silver, Muriel .... Smith, Jean .... Smith, Sally ...,.... Somerville, Ross ..... Sophomores ........, Spring Photomontage. . . Strom, John ,.,...... Stehley, Ballard ,.., Student Council, . . , Summers, Martha .... Swanson, Benita .... Swift, Franklin, . . Track .,....,..,. Vandeburg, Virginia. . Vandewalker, Darlene Van Epps, Gerald .... Variety Show .,,.,. VValker, Germaine. VVatts, Edith ..... Weeks, Eva ,.., Yveiner, Earl ,.... Weller, William . . 1 VVheeler, Elsie . . . VVhite, Arthur . . Williams, Gloria . . . Winchester, Stanley . VVmter Days ...,,....... Winter Photorhontage VVright, Barbara .,,... . VVright, Katy Lou, . . VVych, Robert ..,.. Yates, Donald . . .. ..... 42, 43, 69, 72 ......,,28,29,72 ,........5l,72 ,......72 .. ,,..,...,.,.... ...73 ,. ......,.... 20, 43, 52, 63, 73, .,.2, 27, 30, 45, 64, 67, 68, 69, 4 21 34 52 55 56 64 66 67 68 69 J 2 3 1 y 9 J J 9 7 731 76 73 73 73 73 76 . .,,.,..,..,............,,...,,,.. 23, 73 76 50 .,.......21, 24, 25, 34, 52, 61, 63, 66, 69, 73, 52, ...N...........,..,.....30,39,49,63,69, .,.2, 28, 30, 31, 49, 50, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, I. g. I. I. I. V. A. g. I. A, A. I. I. Q. I. I. I. 4. Q. g. E. V. t. 1. 1. U. F. 4. 1. t. w. 4. 4, E. ,544 .. . . 2, 34, 49, 56, 60, 61, 62, 64, 63, 69, 73, . .. ........ 28, 50, 73 73 73 73 55 15,64,67,68,73 76 41 76 73 . . . , , , .42, 52, 63, 66, 69,74 74 Hiiiiiiiii,iiiiii35 74 ,.. .... 30, 49, 68, 69, M .,........,........,..,..............,.. 12 .23, 28, 29, 30, 50, 56, 59, 66, 67, 68, 69, 74, 76 27 M . ,... 30, 50, 61, 65, 74, 76 74 74 , ..,. 30,31,45, 51,65,69, , , ..,,,........, 57, 67, 74 .....23, 30, 50, 61, 74 ,.,.70,71,72,73,74,75 . , Q Q 12, 9, 1'5,i24, '26, 64,'63, '69,' 74,3 49, 68, 30, 49, 50, 56, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 74, 68 69 76 76 74 24, 30, 45, 56, 64, 69, ...25, 27, 34, 54, 55, 60, 61, 69, 74, . . . 21, 24, 44, 63, 69, 76 74 76 38 59 ,.,.,......,22,34,74 74 25 74 75 75 ,...,.....,............,,26,30,3165,69, 25, 26, 23, 29, 33, 34, 49, 57, 60, 61, 66, 68, 69, ....2,15,3O,50,64,65,66,67,69,75, 76 ... 2, 27, 30, 56, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 75 ,........,,14, 49, 57, 66, 67, 69,75, 76 . . ...................,...,.,.... 57 A ' ff.'f2,'64,'67,'63,i69,i 75, 75 76 ............57,67,75 ' ....,....,..... 34,75 .....,.75 .,....28,75 ...,41, 63, 75 ....15, 75, 76 ......49,75 49 . . , 35, , . ..... 2, 14, 30, 50 , 57, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 33 75 .......,,,.....,............,,.... ,.75 .. .... 75 The l942 Belvi Staff Wishes to express its appreciation for the assistance anclco- operation of Mr. li. VV. Hill and Mr. Edward Kase of the Jahn 81 Ollier Engraving Companyg Mr. Oliver Rogers and Mr. Joseph Russo of the Rogers Printing Com- panyg Nlr. York lNl,cClaryofrl1e lNflcClary Studio, photographerg Mr. Jewett Kepley' of the B. H. S. faculty, pliotograplierg and Miss Hazel Beverly of the B. H. S. faculty, advisor.