Belvidere High School - Belvi Yearbook (Belvidere, IL)

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Class Officers: Elizabeth Bender, vice-president, Bob Wright, president, Mary Jane Worden, secretary, and Stuart Sisson, treasurer. Class of '43 Four years ago, the Class of 1943 entered the halls ol B.l-l.S. as lreshmen, one hundred and Fifty-seven strong., We were just like freshmen classes the world over-we were bashlul, we were nervous, and we couldn t Find the ditlerent rooms. However, we soon adjusted ourselves to high school lile. At our First class meeting, we elected our fresh- man otlicers, We chose Bob Wright, president, Stu Sisson, vice-president, l.es Klaas, secretary, and Nancy slukes, treasurer. At Carnival time, we chose Elizabeth Bender as Freshman Queen and worked hard to support her. Ar the Variety Show, we presented a skit which was a clever take-oti on high school programs. From the beginning, Nancy jukes, Jessie Glass, and Patsy Gritieth took the lead scholastically and made the First semester honor roll. Qur sponsors lor our First year were Miss Burstatte and Miss Force. It was fun to come back the following fall as sophomores. We enjoyed watching freshman initiation this year rather than being the victims as we had been the previous one. For sophomore class otlicers, we chose Stuart Sisson, president, Allan Greenhow, vice-president, Elizabeth Bender, secretary, and Ray Albright, treasurer. At the Variety Show, we starred Betty Brown and Bob Wells in The Life ol Betty and Bob. Qur sponsors this year were Misil3iQldQnclMiss Williams. V As juniors we had a busy year under our new olllicersz Stuart Sisson, president, Allan Greenhow, vice- president, Donald lVlcCarragher, secretary, and Clinton Cator, treasurer. We chose our class sweaters this year, and gay ones they werel -scarlet with white numerals edged with black, This year we chose Martha Bergeson as Junior Queen for the Carnival. The Quest was presented as the Variety Show number. We worked hard throughout the year to earn money For the Prom, our main activities being the magazine subscription drive and the sale of paper, pencils, and candy. The high light ol the year was our prom, l.a Fiesta. The theme was our pan-American relationship, and the dance Floor resembled a sidewalk cafe in South America. Tables were placed under bright colored awnings about the edges of the room. Tablecloths were in Fiesta colors, and Favors were tiny Mexican baskets used as nut cups. Colorful menus and programs were printed in Spanish. The pictures on page twenty-six portray the picturesaue etlect. The Final touch was secured by our being serenaded by a trio of troubadours. At Class Day this year, the highest honor which a junior may receive, the Mantle, was bestowed upon Robert Wright. Qur junior sponsors were Miss Blackburn and Miss Force. P As seniors, we chose as our class otiicersz Bob Wright, president, Elizabeth Bender, vice-president, Mary Jane Worden, secretary, and Stuart Sisson, treasurer. Qur Faculty advisors were Mr. Brett, Miss l-larris, 'I4

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Informally . . . VERY presenting Recruiting Qllicer Gertie Glutzl Good old Mr. Fisclwerl Now in the service ol Uncle Som, we miss liirn liere in Bi-l.S.! Mr. ldollmon-tlwe Winnoli in tlwe Q0-doy bicycle moro- tlionl Qrry: Donlt cry, vl.essie. l-lere tol4e my liondl4ercbiel. Gronny: Git ovvoy Witli your lollygoggin . Orry: Slwore dorlq out tlniglwt. Must o clouded up since l come in, This is Miss Force-ol'l-stoge. Kep ond Mr. Brett try out o bicycle not built for two. Recruiting moteriol lor Qllicer Glutz

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and Miss phillips. For the Booster Carnival, we chose Violet Rennie as our aueen. Qur stunt lor the Variety Show, Danse Macabreb' was sponsored by Mr. Kepley and Featured a graveyard scene with phosphorescent slceletons dancing in the midnight gloom to the accompaniment ol thunder, lightning, and uncanny sound ettects. lncidentally, we vvere thrilled to vvin First prize vvith this number. As seniors, we chose our class rings-the Flying Cadetivvith wings over a BH in our choice ol ruby, spinnel, onyx, gold, or pearl bacltground. ln the spring we chose old rose and silver as our class colors, lilac as the class llovver, and our class motto, lo thine ovvn sell be true. Leading the class scholastically as the year drew to a close vvere: Nancy jultes, valedictorian, jessie Glass, solutatorian, Joy Covey, jane Wainscott, Barbara Andrevv, Margaret Biggs, Floyd Langrehr, Ratsy Grihfeth, Mary Ellen Long, and Allan Greenhow. And now, as vve leave the halls ol learning to talte our places in the vvorld ol today, vve sincerely hope that We will be a credit to the Fine training which We have received at good old Bl-l,S. Social Committee: Jack Mclntire, Betty Turner, Barbara Fry, Robert Wright, Martha Bergeson, Betty Brown, Allan Greenhow Cchairmanl. Ring Committee: Gerald Balentyne, Bill Clanin, Robert Ray, Robert Wright, Nancy julces Cchairmanb, Alice Widell, Violet Rennie. Announcement Committee: Patty Braun, Russell Meyers, Barbara Bauer, Kenneth Culvey, Bonnie Davis Cchairmanb, Dolores Svvail. LaVerne johnson not in picture. Memorial Committee: Ray Tripp, jessie Glass, Betty Stieg, Bill Fletcher Cchairmanl, Floyd Anderson. Librarians: Dorothy Rosene, Betty Cordray, Nora Houden , David Greet, Juanita jones, lla Ann Elliott, Bonnie Davis, Mary Jane Worden, Dolores Svvail, Jessie Glass. Pay Commgtee: Jane Wainscott, Patsy Gritfeth, Lester Klaas Cchairmanb, Joy Covey, Gordon Spooner. Junior Morgan not picture . 15