Downers Grove North High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1944 volume:

THE 1944 DO 'lAlilPII� � MAY 26th VOL. XXV Originated in 1920, the Cauldron has changed markedly in appearance and make-up. In celebrating its Silver An- niversary we present a chronological description of this past school year as we journeyed through Fall, Winter, and Spring. We sincerely hope you enjoy this, our twenty-fifth Cauldron. U)sl (bediaaJtsL... Twenty-five years ago a small group of thirteen ambitious students, anxious to find some way to preserve a part of the happy days they knew here at D.G.H.S., organized themselves for the purpose of publishing a school yearbook. With pioneering spirit they set to work on the first Cauldron. We hope in dedicating this year’s book to the original Cauldron staff, to express a small part of our gratitude to those who first put the idea into actual practice. We the staff believe our readers will be interested to know where this group of people are today. With this in mind we have here given the address of each member. Delight Verdinius and Edward Kolar Portland, Oregon Alwyn Fleming Weatherford, Oklahoma Dorothy Phelps Busch Downers Grove Harriet Putnam Snouse Springfield, Ohio Copt. G. B. Boon Dallas, Texas Edward Tank Western Springs, III. Lorraine Tope Los Angeles, California Robert C. Anderson Granite City, III. Mary Curtis Freeman Miami Beach, Fla: George Bunge Downers Grove Gwen Vaughn Downers Grove Dorothy Bordwell (not in picture) Rockford, III. FIRST CAULDRON STAFF Delight Verdinius, Alwyn Fleming, Dorothy Phelps, Harriet Putnam, Guthrie Boon, Edward Kolar, Edward Tank, Lorraine Tope, Robert Anderson, Mary Curtis, George Bunge, Gwen Griffiths. NOT IN PICTURE Dorothy Bordwell. ( onJjmidu TIS AUTUMN Page 8 WINTER WONDERLAND Page 38 IN THE SPRING Page 68 INDEX Page 96 WE HAVE AT OUR Aug. 31 School opens Oct. 9 Saddle Shoe Stomp Oct. 28-29 Seven Keys to Baldpate Nov. 6 Dad’s Day—Glenbard, here Nov. 6 Junior Party Nov. 10 Armistice program Nov. 12-13 Carnival Nov. 19 Freshman party Nov. 25-26 Thanksgiving vacation 7. ... LEAVES, FOOTBALL, CLASSES Main Office Downers Grove H.S. February 22, 1944 George E. DeWolf, M. A. Superintendent SdwoL... TO THE CAULDRON: It is indeed a pleasure to extend heartiest congratulations to the Cauldron on its twenty- fifth birthday. For a quarter of a century it has depicted in an interesting and accurate manner the life of Downers Grove Community High School. Alumni turn to the pages of the Cauldron to relive old friendships, delightful associations, enjoyable and inspiring classes, assemblies and activities. Plays, Athletic Contests, Operetta, Debate, Band, A Cappella, Orchestra, Carnival, Chorus, and High Life all pass in review. Pleasant memories of participa- tion in various school organizations bring bach renewed interest and loyalty. And the Auto- graphs—what fun to qet them and what a story they tell. But the Cauldron brings pleasure not only as a past record but also as an account of current happenings and events. It is dear to the hearts of Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Faculty. As each Cauldron Staff brings forth its contribution, the greater grows our pride in our School Annual, the more we appreciate and cherish it. Time Marches On and with it marches the Cauldron, playing an important part in the preservation of the ideals, traditions and life of D.G.H.S. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mi. M. H. Specht 10 Mr. W. D. Herrick Mr. T. O. Westhafer Secretary President Mrs. Edna Doster Mr. L. L. Phelps JhjL Js.(UYL Will he catch it? Tough luck! Come to papa! Got it! Ready for the catch DOWNERS GROVE 0 W. AURORA 21 The first setback of the year for the heavies was received at West Aurora. West High scored all of its 21 points in the first half. The first score came on a 97 yard pass interception. The heavies put on many drives that took them deep into West High territory only to lose the ball. DOWNERS GROVE 20 RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD 19 This game was one of the most exciting of the year. Downers drew first blood on a quarter- back sneak by Howie Doty in the second quarter. After R.B. had taken the lead, Prescott sprinted 90 yards on a punt return. Again in the fourth quarter the heavies scored on a pass from Safranski to Howland. Ken Doty kicked the two extra points that proved to be the winning factor. DOWNERS GROVE 6 YORK 6 With a strong wind and a Trojan off-day, the lowly York heavies managed to tie the Trojans. It looked bad as Trojan mistakes gave York a 6 point half-time lead. But the Trojans got the wind in the 3rd quarter and pushed to the one yard stripe, Boldebuck taking it over early in the fourth. Again the Trojans threatened, but the game ended before they scored. DOWNERS GROVE 6 LA GRANGE 34 Strong opposition was hardly the word for the La Grange team. They were superb. Coach Krughoff said they just made no mistakes. The heavyweights distinguished themselves by being the first team to score on the Lions in 10 league games. DOWNERS GROVE 13 MAINE 7 Showing much more spirit than in the La Grange game, the heavies routed Maine. The first score came on a pass from Doty to Howland. Maine tied the score late in the half. Howland scored on a pass from Safranski in the third quarter. DOWNERS GROVE 14 GLENBARD 7 The heavies continued their spirited play against the Bards. Doty passed to Howland in the second quarter for the heavies first score. FRONT ROW R. Howland, W. Littleford, K. Doty, W. Monfries, A Hodous, B. Kakuska, B. Holmes, J. Sutter, T. La Voie. D. Conrad. STAND- ING W. Safranski, D. Wilson, J Prescott, H Boldebuck, H. Doty Glenbard tied the score in the third period. Then the Trojans scored from the 2 yard line on a plunge by Boldebuck. With four wins, a loss, and a tie the Trojans gained undisputed pos- session of second place. 17 (fhampA- Success At Last CONFERENCE STANDINGS WON LOST TIE DOWNERS GROVE .. 4 1 1 York ................... 4 1 1 Riverside .............. 4 2 0 Maine................... 3 1 2 LaGrange................ 2 3 1 Glenbard ............... 1 5 0 Hinsdale................ 0 5 1 LIGHTWEIGHTS For the first time in the history of the school, the lightweights came through to share in the West Suburban Championship. Although the lights led the conference through most of the season, they were finally caught up and tied by York. DOWNERS GROVE 7 HIGHLAND PK. 0 A 25 yard end run by Mizner was the deciding factor in the Trojans first game, with Highland Park. Highland Park threatened in the fourth quarter but was unable to score. Ron Lynch, regular quarterback, was out with an injured knee. DOWNERS GROVE 18 HINSDALE 6 Hinsdale was battered to its knees by the ponies. After a scoreless first quarter the ponies made their first tally on a 27 yard pass from Kubis to Mochel. The lights put on another drive, climaxed by the 6 yard plunge of Floyd Mizner. Yost’s 21 yard pass inter- ception added the third tally. 82 80« 8 3$ 8$ BOTTOM ROW Ruff, Yost, Townsend, Hawkins, Mochel, Co-captain Kubis, Co-captain Laman, Kollcr, Freitaq, F. Mizner, Fariss. SECOND ROW Barr, Morrow, L. Mizner, Jenschke, Mann, Lynch, Monfries, Jenkins, Nagel, Waples, Aleccia. THIRD ROW Coach Taylo, Mgr. Lake, B. McCabe, Cook, Carrie, Jennings, R. McCabe, Davies, Deardorff, Mqr. White, Coach Riddlesberger. FOURTH ROW Lester, Holmes, Exner, Brown. Simmons, Lane, Dandas, Hayes, Haskins, Stephens, Thrawl, Mgr. Parbs. FIFTH ROW Konoff, Thompson, Kraft, Taylor, Johnson, Winfield, Steckmesser, McLaughlin, McKnight, Vial, Morrison. 18 JhjL JSUWL % SEATED C. Nagel, B. Townsend, D. Jenkins, N. Yost, W. Ruff, H. Laman, B. Koller, H. Mann. KNEELING J. Jenschke, L. Mizner, L. Waples, K. Morrow, J. Barr, R. Allecia, L. Monfries. STANDING D. Hawkins, J. Mochel, B. Ku'ois, D. Fariss, F. Mizner, R. Lynch, B. Freitag. DOWNERS GROVE 41 W. AURORA 13 The Trojan ponies ran rampant over an inexperienced West Aurora Fr.-Soph. grid team. Mochel, pony right-end, scored three times, twice on passes from Kubis and once on a pass from Fariss. In addition Kubis scored twice and Freitag once. DOWNERS GROVE 13 RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD 7 Pre-game predictions fora hard struggle again- st Riverside proved unexaggerated as the Trojans met one of the foremost title contenders. Both Trojan tallies came in the second quarter on a 1 yard plunce and 40 yard pass intercep- tion by fullback, Bob Kubis. After scoring on a long end run, R. B. pressed for another score but the ponies held. DOWNERS GROVE 6 YORK 6 York gave the Trojans tough opposition. The Trojans pushed to the York one yard line from which Kubis plunged over into the end zone. Finally with 2 minutes left in the came, York scored on an end run. The extra point failed and the gcme ended in a tie. DOWNERS GROVE 20 LA GRANGE 0 With victory on their breaths, the lights pushed deep into La Grange territory, Kubis scoring from the one and one-half yard line. Freitag added the extra point. The other two tallies ccme cs Mochel scored on a pass from Lynch, and Mizner scored on a 35 yard run. La Grange threatened in the fourth but the ponies held successfully. DOWNERS GROVE 7 MAINE 14 Maine capitalized on Trojan errors by scoring twice in the first half to give the Trojans their first setback. The lights’ only score came in the third quarter on a plunge by Freitag. Again in the fourth quarter the lights were driving for a score, but a fumble deep in Maine territory ended the threat. DOWNERS GROVE 19 GLENBARD 7 With many of the boys playing their last game the Trojans routed the Bards. The first scoring came on a pass from Lynch to Mochel. Kubis’s score was retaliated by Glenbard with a score in the third quarter. A fourth quarter threat was thwarted when Kubis intercepted a pass and sprinted for a touchdown. York’s victory over Riverside gave them a share in the championship. 19 Around end Where’s the ball? Get in there and fight! CHEERLEADERS limmy Scott, Barb Jroberg, Val Claus QhstsuiimjdshA., “Let’s have a‘Yea, Downers and spell it out! What do you say?” was the cry of Val Claus, Barbara Broberg and Jim Scott, rooters-in-chief for our teams this year. With six years of cheer-leading behind him, Val, senior member of the squad, has missed only one game in four years. Barbara and Jim, junior and freshman respectively, will be back next year doing the same fine job, so let’s have a “Yea, Rah, Rah, Cheer-leaders! What do you say? QiwhiL fotuiJbuf. With a squad of only eleven men including few lettermen, the cross country team, under the direction of Mr. Donovan Ingles, could boast only an average season. They split their dual meets, beating Morton and York and losing to Hinsdale and Riverside. Their entrance in the Conference Meet netted them fifth place. Bretz, Burns, Witmer, Lekatsos, and Keistler contributed much to the success of the team and earned their letters. 20 TOP ROW T. Thrawl, B Keistler, J. Elliott, T. Oifanas, P. Burns, D Ingles. SECOND ROW B Berry, G. Lekatsos, G. Redman, B Bretz, H. Witmer. BOTTOM ROW J. Dedic, R. Rouse, J. Morris, C. Schmidt. G.A.A. BOARD STANDING J Larson, C. Wagon knecht, M. Moff ett, N. Beckham Va. Dimmitt, M Liska, M. Davids meyer, B. Phelps. SEATED J. Nara more, J. McCollum J. Hacklandcr, J Erskine, B. Broberg D. Hawk. 'Cjood. SpotfA., 'fyooeL dfmUtk. GIRL’S SPORTS A whistle, a kick, and the throb of running feet—another season of girls’ fall sports is off with a bang. It may have been the weather, but a special degree of enthusiasm was evident this year, turning out more fans than ever before. Soccer, with its rough and tumble games,- speedball, in preparation for future tournaments,- and field hockey for the upperclassmen, were some of the major interests,- and a small group of Robin Hood fans could be seen each week trying their skill at archery at the south end of the field. The tournaments were examples of fine sports- manship among the girls, and although Jeanne Kolzow’s senior team was the only one to come thru the season undefeated, all the gals worked faithfully with their teams in an effort to achieve organizations that clicked on the playing field. With signs of the first frost in the air, the fun-loving bunch turned its attention to winter activities—ready and raring to go. Cupids' Cuties Thundering Herd The Winners Shooting the Bull Take it Easy 21 Barbershop Quartet I know my rights Yes, teacher1 The Dictators Strawberry Blondes Needed a pinch of salt Formal session The wrong way CL Sotuf- and Massachusetts With Patriotism as its main theme, the annual carnival held on November 12-13 fell into full swing. The auditorium was filled to the brim, with only the sounds of rustling procrams and a few hushed whispers heard before the trumpeters heralded in the 1943 festival. The stcge show was full of colorful acts, varying from gay musicals to Me-proud-beauty dramatic sketches with a few words from Berlin, Tokio, and Rome to add spice. The aroma of hot dogs and hamburgers drifted down from the G. R. Can- teen, enticing many, while the gaily decorated G.A.A. Ice Cream booth diverted those not quite so hungry. In the gym the “D” club furnished all the athletically in- clined with a acme of pitch and toss at the head of their favorite footbcll player. And there was the Hi-Y Medieval Castle with ell its apprehension and pungent odors and the screams of the tortured—with terror lurkinq in every corner of the hidden depths of the locker room. A wel :om 3 sight after these horrors was the Gymnastic Club exhibition where a comical twist was added by the few parents who dared a chance on the trampoline. From the Junior Telegram Booth came the calls of the messengers having difficulty finding their particular party. After this, there was dancing to “Ye Olde Juke-box for those with still enough energy. On the stroke of twelve the curtain came down on another high school carnival, and the tired but happy merry-makers bid fcrewell to the halls of dear old D. G., leaving behind only empty booths and silence. 22 VyiyAtarui- Ghost stories, wierd stories, and murders, too —add a little love life, noise, and confusion and you’ll get Seven Keys to Baldpate, the all-school play presented October 28 and 29. Mr. William H. Magee has made a $5000 bet with his employer, Mr. Bently, that he can write a novel in 24 hours. He is given the only key to Baldpate Inn and warned that ghosts are present. Mr. Magee considers himself lucky—a sum- mer resort in the dead of winter—no one can possibly disturb him there. Enter a man—also under the illusion that he has the only key to Baldpate—a sinister man with a gun. Does a mere thing like a gun stop our hero? He deftly ap- plies the brain-over-brawn technique and presto, the situation is under control—he thinks. Enter heroine and chaperon, a hermit, a gun-moll and a few villains—each with his own key. Finally enter Mr. Bently, who explains that the whole thing was a conspiracy—just a joke on Magee. CAST OF CHARACTERS Elijah Ouimby Val Claus Mrs. Quimby Barbara Broberg William H. Magee Albert Zacharias Mary Norton Pat Kelly John Bland . . Jim Siebert Mrs. Rhodes Agnes Johnson Peters, the hermit Dave Wolfe Myra Thornhill Mary Ellen Pesch Lou Max Bill Broberg Jim Cargan George McGrow Thomas Hayden . Elmer Chessman Jiggs Kennedy Ed Ruthardt Owner of Baldpate . Kenton Stephens Policemen Jacque Wolfe James Carnahan Director Miss Catherine Wood Assistant Director Rita Parrish Sound Effects . Lorraine Braley (Demochaxjf. in. Cbdtwn. Living proof of the fact that democracy is present in school life as well as in the government of our notion is evidenced by the school council, composed of repiesentatives of all home rooms. This institution has worked faithfully to improve our school in many ways, its forty members meeting every Wednesday during fourth period. Acting as ushers at PTA Open House and College Night; sponsoring assemblies, the Red, White and Blue Booth, and the sale of Trojan stickers,- collecting old records and scrap,- placing fire and air-raid posters in each classroom,- taking charge of the freshman party; gathering reports to send to service men and women,- and keeping the service flag up to date keep council members on their toes. They also sponsored the Fourth Loan Drive in this school, tripling their former record by buying $5354.40 worth of bonds and stamps. Chosen to guide the council through its busy year were Bob Kubis, President,- Jeanette Me Collum, Vice-President; Dorothy Ross, Treasurer; and Bill Berry, Secretary. Mrs. Charlotte Andersen and Mr. Ivan L. Rehn were advisors to the representatives. A new system to insure competent leadership in council was inaugurated this year. According to the new plan members must receive con- sistently a B average in scholastic work and a B grade based upon citizenship, service to council, and activity on committees to retain their office. The citizenship grade is obtained thru the votes of faculty members and the service- to-council and activity-on-committees grades thru votes of council members. The council also established a fund to build a memorial in honor of D.G.H.S. alumni who are serving in World War II. Drives will be made each year until the fund reaches a sufficient amount to build a suitable memorial. The money will be invested in war bonds until the necessary materials are available for this project. This year the council also sponsored a questionnaire and assembly designed to teach the students more about football. STUDENT COUNCIL TOP ROW K. Petschke, N. Yost, J. Me Garvie, K. Turner, B. Holmes, R Redd, T. Mitchell, H. Boldebuck, D. Farris, K. Ruthardt. THIRD ROW A. Thompson, M. Godshalk, 8 Artus, B. Lang- rill, L. Specht, E. Finnegan, E. Mueller, R. Tubbs, P. Peterman, C. Wagenknecht. SECOND ROW Mrs. Anderson, F Buschman, C. Wurtz, P Packard, T. Cavalli, W. Hclmes, D Munson, Mr Rehn. BOTTOM ROW B. Liska, C. Johnson, R. Parrish, D. Ross, B. Berry, B. Kubis, J. Me Collum, J. Erskine, C. Howland, B Barney 24 JhsL ClaAdu ofc-1%7 Only three years to go now—the freshmen learn rapidly. Every day, from the very first when they learned how to work combination locks and discovered that we don't buy seats in the auditorium, to the day they graduate, they will learn something. Perhaps only a date, a word, a face. Each particle of knowledge helps create the foundation which is to support the growing personality of a citizen. To work together one must understand one’s neighbors and the annual Freshman Party served its purpose well in helping freshmen become better acquainted with old and new friends— clearing the ground for the foundation. Separating the stones of the foundation according to size and shape is done by classify- ing knowledge. The students had personal talks with their advisors to determine qualifica- tions and likings so that the structural develop- ment will be lasting. The first and most vital stones of the foundation are laid. These freshmen will have several years in which they can make it strong. Once this strong foundation has been laid, a lifelong task will be theirs—that of erecting the building which must accompany the foundation. If the past is any indication of the future, we believe there will be a firm foundation and, not too many years from now, a beautiful edifice atop. Victory suit On bended knees They're off! The pause that refreshes 25 1 FRESHMEN TOP ROW D. Wiley, E. Modersohn, W. Toepfer, W. Weller, B. Brown, L. Bateman, R. Bauer, E. Thompson, C. Beard. B. Barker, G. Zerbe, H Erickson, G. Tyk, J. Lack, T. Cavalli, B Pa use h, B Baughman, C. Pierson, R. Scott, P. Mohr, K. Sennebogen. THIRD ROW D. Beycnka, J Hughes, L. Vidito, D. Knol, J. Kunath, H. Arseny, S. Menees, G. Pescinki, A. Fister, G. O'Dell, L. Younker, N. Green, D. Hageman,). Frahm, M. Petschke, B. Erickson B. Meister, D. Kubal, J. Schrosder, M. Francis, V. O’Rourke. SECOND ROW 9. Reed, M Mielsen, K. Kolzow, R. Durland, W Neckolaishen, J. Downing, D. Dungan, R. Bore. L. Turk, D. Munson, T. Hackbarth, W. Dvorak, W. Waterous, B Hummer, D. Schultz, M. Garg, B. Porter. BOTTOM RO N V. Kuziemka, A Yezek, B. VanderKam. W. Haitschmidt, B. Mejd- rich, F. Wagner, M. M:Mullan, S. Pandery, R. Grobowski, T Dolton, C. Ullrich, P. Feen, J. Niadner, M. Gerlak, L Edwards, D. O'Neil, G. Morey, H. Neely, D. Bourke TOP ROW J. Virbickis, W. Jennings, J. Linchester, K. Jacobs, J. Jefeik, D. Lake, H. Boula, A Thompson, K. Wenzel, R. Brown, K. Turner, B. Pullen, D. Piaper, K. Stephens, B. Callarman, D. Oldfield, B. Schulz, M. Pezan, L. Hoffman A Ooad. THIRD ROW E. Davies, J. Caldwell, J. Hochlcutner, F. Erickson, G. Hoffert, E. Bright, A. Oiler, P. Me Collum, M. Grygiel, C. Dahlman, B. Kolzow, A. Kosla.J. Riley, D. Goad, C. Teeter, W. Gehrlings, G. Handricks, W Cox, E. Dahl, M. Kinter, G. Vandever. SECOND ROW D. Gondek, H. Schmidt, B. Johnston, C. Kuetemeyer, Z. Gonda, S. Juracek, J. Johnson, D. Schmielewske, B. Beardson, L. Spelter, V, Carlsted. B. Iberg, C Johnson, J. Schless, S. Wulfers, D. Hansen, G. Venard, H. Konopka, S. Kory, G. Budzik. BOTTOM ROW H Becker, F Pedersen, D Jennings, Delores Jennings. M. Gleiter, E. Laskowske, T Gasser. P Perlan, E. Bradner, E. Newell, J. Kulisek, L. Mroz, R. Farr, R. Heberling, P. Wiker, M. Tomas, N. Bevers, J. Pezan, R. Groch. TOP ROW C. Stack, B. Schaettgen, R. Wendt, G. Lukes, C. Haskins, J. Me Knight, T. Fettig, Q. Krause, E. Townsend, E. Chernick, V. Konoff, A. Dundas, J. Thrawl, B. Exner, L. Conner, L. Mizner, W Perkins, R. Aschbrenncr, R. Pammler, B. Krause. THIRD ROW D. O'Neil E. Eggleston, W. Dane, B. Modersohn, B. Webster, R. Crowder, D. Uding, C. Me Donald, R. Meaden, R. Me Cabe, D. Deardorff, E. Hogrefe, R. Creed, 0. Lauing, A. Carrie, A. Jennings, B Fallon K. Cook. SECOND ROW E. Franklin, J. Pauley, M. Rohan, E. Reeves, P. Guarnaccia, P. Saladino, E Wild, R. Peter, son, B. Me Even, D. Krusel, M. Hedburn, G. Singer, B. Starr, J. Moll, E. Leebarq, S. Klukos, J. Loy, M. Miller, G. Czer, winski, J. Dressier. BOTTOM ROW W. Meyers, W. Frolich, B. Toon, B. Moldenhauer, M, Naqel, S. Mackey, J' Lohse, D. Johnson, P. Hosick, D. Andrews, R. Garvtzen, G. Hoggenjas, E. Krodel, M. Trostle, A. Powers, L. Larsen. R. Johnson, L. Braley, L. Norman. TOP ROW D. Hermansen, B. Simmons, H. Wells, K. Ruthardt, R. Hoffman, D. Hayes, R. Smith, M. Duka, C. Vial, R. Jordan, B. Lindquist, J. Merker, K. Yunk, D. Cavalli, R. Kouri, J. Barr, H. Me Master, D. Gaertner, R. Ackerman, B. Rogers. THIRD ROW H. Hallmer, K. Yakimow, D. Modersohn, J. Scott, A. Hipomann, B. Holmes, B. Lane L. Nielsen, J. Newberry, A. Kosla, T. Hartzler, B. Archer. R. Au't, L. Kramer, D. Michalek, E. Lester, G. Lindsay, D. Larson, J. Liaromatis, M. Nelson, L. Nemecek. SECOND ROW J. Me Lennan, D. Nicholo, J. Anderson T Gambrell. H. Rhodes, E. Stough, A. Carter, E. Gansberg, L. Kleaspies, D. Camobell, P. Krips. L. March, J. Reedy, E. Wittkowski, D. Lyon, M. Wurtz, C. McDonald, B. Barney, P. Arndt, C Cour'ney BOTTOM ROW S. Haid, B Artus, B. Liska, J. Conrad, P. Smart, J. Grieb, E. Finnegan, C. Wagenknecht, G. Koubek, D. Williams, N. Taylor, J. Brignall, R. Daniel, M. Forgach, J. Sholes, B. Byrne. 27 fcxsmdwsL iBocuuHa. PARENT TEACHERS “To vision and understanding we pay eager tribute expresses well the spirit and purpose of our Parent-Teachers Association. Its first func- tion is to promote close cooperation between the school and home. At monthly meetings the members get together for programs of educa- tional lectures and entertainment. Once a year the faculty holds Open house” at school for the parents, who have a chance then to go to class. In December students of the music department presented a Christmas program, and this year the PTA board entertained the teachers at a Christmas Tea. In addition to its worl of acquainting parents with the teachers, the group carries on several benefit activities. As one of these projects it sponsers yearly TB tests for all students. This year’s theme was The Ramparts We Watch. BAND PARENTS Our high school bands owe a great deal of their success to the Band Parents Association for its fine support, both moral and financial. This active group, made up of mothers and fathers of band members, meets several times each year to plan projects. In between meet- ings they are busy seeing that Junior does his practicing. And then they sponsor concerts for the purpose of letting others enjoy what they go thru every day—only more so! The money derived from these concerts, along with funds from such events as benefit card parties and an annual Tag Day, goes to buy new instruments and pay incidental expenses for the bands. After seeing how much band work has done for Junior and how enthusiastic he is, the organization aims to stir up the same interest and enthusiasm among the remainder of the student body and their parents. STANDING Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Allawoy, Mrs. R M. Johnson, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Spalding, Mrs. Conrad, Mrs. Chas. W. Johnson, Mrs. Woodard. SEATED Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Liska, Mrs. Mackey, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Geissert, Pres. Mrs Peterman, Mr. Mrs. Ander- aine. Godshalk, sen, Mr. P FRONT ROW—Mr. Fletcher, Mrs. Shopp, Mrs. Yost, Mr. Shopp. BACK ROW Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Peterman, Mr. Shoe- maker. 28 Looking forward to a bright future as upper- classmen, the juniors entered that precious do- main where a student gets the feeling it won’t be long now. Later demonstrations proved their ableness to reign with the rulers in every field. Twenty lettermen represented the junior class in sports, and juniors whole-heartedly backed school clubs. Twenty-seven members of this class were in the Carnival stage-show, and prominent parts in the operetta were sung by troubadouring juniors. The all-school play claimed three juniors and a junior lead. It looks as though the junior class, 241 strong has left a high record of achievement as it passes on to the last quarter in the second game of education. Good fortune as you enter your final lap and reach that senior class at last. JhsL QLoaa, 19fy5 now is the time . Shh1 Genius at work. To the tenth of an inch 29 JUNIORS TOP ROW—T. La Voie, R. Petersen, L. Weisbecker, D. Vanderbrugen, B. Wrenn, B. Monfries, W. Sofranski, C. Swiglo, B. Keistler, D. Conrad, B. Holmes, H. Barker, M. Lacey, B. Koller, B. Freitag. THIRD ROW—N. Beckham, M. Fister, M. Jones, B. Artus, V. Dimmitt, B. Broberg, G. Stewart, L. Specht, J. McCollum. B. Langrill, M. Engen, Va. Dimmitt, A. Nolan, P. Pettee, T. Carr. SECOND ROW—S. Miles, M. Kolzow, S. Lein, E. Extrom, V. Hogan, L. Mizner, E. Cooper, C. Dahlman, L. Mensik, G. Austin, J. Bellows, B. Spalding, J. Kinnu. BOTTOM ROW—C. Grygiel, H. Gleason, K. Morrow, H. Byrne, K. Petschke, F. Seeger, S. Phelps, P. Schreckenberg, J. Krips, R. balata, R. Aleccia, A. White. TOP ROW—R. Schumacher, G. Sterka, A. Gonda, B. Berberich A. Henderson, W Walker, H. Stull, C. Bcrney, C. Perk ins, M. Palmer, J. Korver, B. Lyman, G. Lea, P. Riedy, B. Giebraski. THIRD RCW D. Ross, R. Yates, J. Ganer, M. Morris, B. Larson, J. Swiglo, S. Lawson, L. Baumgartner, L. Ullrich, M. Spevak, J. Myrer, D. Schaffner, H. Tunell, M. Schulz, M. Wohead. SECOND ROW—E. Mazour, C. Heibsrger, R. Pippenger, T. Struble, B. Lahner, T. Milano, M. Humke, M. Neckolaishen, A. Reichl, E. Kemp, P. Ford, J. Christensen, J. Richie. BOTTOM ROW— J. Finnegan, P. Connor, D. Clark I. Zebraski, E. Rott, B. Chapman, G. Rayner B. Prochaska, D. Hansen, J. Sutter A. Hodous, J. McGcrvie. TOP ROW—R. Buschman, A. Frahm, B. O’Niell, B. Lockett, V. Mochel, C. Wagner, G. Lekatsos, J. Campbell, D. Robertson, E. Vena, N. Kuchler, P. Doerr, G. Liaromatis, L. Monfries, D. Fariss. THIRD ROW—B. Mailhot,B. Townsend, B. Hawkins, B. Stillwell, H.Steinman, N. Peterson, J. Heber- ling, L. Me Pherson, S. Pezan, N. Yost, C. Nagel. SECOND ROW—S. Para, V. Lindsay, B. Cald- well, E. King, C. Me Kennie, j. Pugh, G. Peterson, B. Me Collum, E. Graunke, D. Lindquist, E. Pfaff, G. Lawry, S. Johnson. BOTTOM ROW—I. Kelley, D. Michalek, N. Johnson, R. Clement, A. Fichtner, L. Duncan, A. Johnson, W. Downing, G. Timke, P. Geissert. TOP ROW—G. Hopkins, B. Me Pheeters, M. Schnizlein, D. Me Millan, J. Cretcher, J. Francis, G. Redman, B. Parbs, B. Dietmeier, N. Barnhart, F. Miles, B. Trimmer, D. Jenkins, G. McDonough, W. Henek. THIRD ROW—D. Wolf, G. Zarn, H. Hurst, R. Miller, J. Craigmile, J. Elliott, W. Beardsley, D. Schultz, J. Norman, R. Heinemann, B. Hlady, R. King, R. Vosecek, I. Hewitt. SECOND ROW— M. Schcerger, C. Jelinek, M. Erven, A. Henry,!. Hawkins, G. Cronkhite, C. Dudgeon, A. Grieb, V. Wissmann, H. Reeve, M. Baxter, M. Wies. BOTTOM ROW—S. Seegmiller, P. Pieper, E. Russell, M. Haupt, I. Lord, T. Santar, M. Malone, G. Clevenger, F. Vorel, B. Weinert, D. Wenzel. 30 £ouhwdLidk. What’s another word For produce in five letters? How many counts For a capital L “ Cut that paragraph and rewrite! You ask what’s the meaning of this? Why it’s nothing other than the kind of talk that circulates in room 31 3 when High Life is preparing to go to press. The personnel of this biweekly publica- tion is composed of a reportorial and editorial staff selected from the Junior Journalism class and others who have tried out and been ac- cepted by the editors. Ads, the selling of candy, and an annual flower sale in the spring help provide the neces- sary financial backing. The advisory positions are well filled, with Mr. Fred C. Daigh helping the business staff and Miss Grace Hennis in charge of the journalistic part. The editorial board consisted of an Editor-in- Chief, Sue Berry,- Assistant Editor, Conrad Wurtz; Sports Editor, John Prescott,- Feature Editor, Rita Parrish,- Business Manager, Joyce Garner,- Advertising Managers, Marge Baxter and Nancy Beckham. The entire staff held pot-luck suppers every two months to discuss the paper and find ways in which it could be improved. Editorials, columns, and features have been of Grade A material this past year and have maintained the same high rating that High Life has been accorded from its beginning TOP ROW B Artus, M Engen, J. Pugh, A. Zacharias, A. White, B McPheeters, T. Dinges, G. Me Grow, B. Kubis, P. Rosen, B Fre.taq THIRD ROW M Nagel, M. Fister, J. Bellows, N. Kairas, I. Aldrich, V. Slack, P. Kelly, Z. Hartzler, N. Me Laughlin, D. Geroy, C. Marshall SECOND ROW A. Thompson, F. Perry, I. Kelley, L Treonis, I Zebraski, S. Redd, J Erskine, B. Spalding, M. Wurtz, B Barnes. BOTTOM ROW E Chessman, J. Prescott, C. Wurtz, Miss Hennis, S. Berry, R. Parrish. D Holle, N. Beckham, M Baxter, J. Garner. 32 U}juihufA. The saying busy as bees could well have been applied to the 1944 Cauldron staff, who from the drawing up of the dummy last summer to the distribution of the books when school closed, have been continually laboring to produce your 1944 Cauldron. An early sales drive resulted in the sale of over 700 copies, a new all-time, all-high record. The copy, written in an entertaining and in- formative manner was a task in itself. Assigning and reading over the copy fell largely into the hands of the literary editor. Deft hands clicking away at typewriters changed the illegible writing of the staff into easily read copy. Taking, selecting, and mounting pictures largely fell into the lap of the photographer, whose clicking shutter brings to you our school life. Making the annual look attractive were our silent, yet ever busy art editors who created all art work in the annual. Handy man, coordinator, and general clean- up man are a few titles describing the editor who coordinated the work of the staff. Behind him our advisor, Mr. E. L. Paine, aided us in in- numerable ways to make the annual look better. We of the staff can merely give him our humble thanks. P. Rosen, Editor, Mr. Paine, Advisor. The staff wishes to acknowledge the helpful assistance of Root Studio, Pontiac Engraving Company, Rogers Printing Company, and the Kingsport Press. STANDING J. Naramore, Bus. Mgr. P. Kelly, Literary Staff E. Myers, Literary Staff N. McLaughlin, Literary Staff D. Hawk, Art E. Kraft, Art B. Kubis, Boys' Sports B. Edwards, Typist G. McGrow, Literary Staff B. Phelps, Girls Sports E. Chessman, Photographer Z. Hartzler, Literary Staff SEATED Mr. Paine, Advisor F. Perry, Typist C. Duck, Literary Editor R. Rosen, Editor B. Howland, Bus. Mgr. D. Woodard, Bus. Mgr. D. Wolfe, Literary Staff J. Ryden, Literary Staff (Not in picture). 33 STANDING V. Claus, D. Fariss, E. Chessman, B. Vosacek, B. Townsend, R. Smith, B. Toon, J. Naramore, P. Peterman. THIRD ROW G. Lukes, B. Porter, D. Geroy, B. Miller, D. Johnson, J. Schroeder, J. Morris, D. Nordohl, D. Lowe, J. Riley, E. Davies, J. Scott, T. Thompson C. Beard, Gerald Me Grow, R. Ault, R. Plumb, N. Yost, B. Artus, B. Parry, E. Shire, D. bchaffner. SECOND ROW R. Daniels, E. Mears, J. Craigmile, N. True, B Rogers, D. Wolfe, J. Downing, H. Plumb, L. White, W. Larson, B. Berry, A. Johnson, T. Dinges, C. Me Mahan, R Monson, V. Rohrbein, R. Binder. BOTTOM ROW Mr. Shoemaker, George McGrow, D. Robinson, L. Sargent, F. Fletcher, H. Reeve, D. Lake, D. Larson, L. Larson, P. Hosick, M. Griffin, B. Hopkins, M. Davidsmeyer. With strains of martial music emimating from Room 111, we find the Downers Grove High School Band practicing for another concert. The three concerts of this year’s series were held on January 31, March 12, and April 30. A great variety of music was played, including selections from famous operas, symphonies, and current musical shows. This series proved to be one of the most successful the band has had, with the attendance greatly in- creased. The band participated in many other activities throughout the year also. The local selectees were given a cheerful send-off by the snappy marches played by our band at the railroad station at six thirty the morning of their departure. For these and for the many other patriotic meetings and rallies at which our band appeared each member was awarded an individual citation from the Music War Council of America. At the first concert of the season, when these awards were presented, it was announced that our band was the third high school organization in the United States to receive this honor! An excellent marching band showed its style at all the home football games, making use of trick formations, rousing marches, the official songs of the armed forces, and our two new school songs to promote school spirit and stimulate the morale of our teams. Again during the basketball season our band was at hand to provide a musical back- ground between the games. The annual Christmas performance is an import- ant event in the band’s program. For this occasion they not only play band selections, but also for one selection they accompany the A Cappella choir. Assemblies, pep rallies, Cap and Gown Day, and Commencement are a few of the other school programs at which the band appears. Mr. Clarence J. Shoemaker who conducts this band also directs a second and a primary band for students who have not had enough instruction or experience to play with the more advanced musicians. 34 JksL {Band, (plajy d. On. Mr. C. J. Shoemaker FLUTE AND PICCOLO M. Davidsmeyer, B. Hopkins M. Griffin, P. Hosick L. Larson, D. Larson, D. Lake OBOE H. REEVE B-FLAT CLARINET G. McGrow B. Broberg, D. Roberts L. Sargent, F. Fletcher, R. Daniel E. Mears, J. Craigmile, D. Johnson R. Miller, G. Lukes, P. Porter W. Heitschmidt, K. Stephens ALTO CLARINET J. Schroeder BASS CLARINET D. Geroy ALTO SAXOPHONE B. Binder, V. Rohrbein, R. Mcnson TENOR SAXOPHONE C. McMahan BARITONE SAXOPHONE T. Dinges CORNET N. True, B. Rogers, D. Wolf, J. Morris R. Nordahl, R. Lowe, J. Riley TRUMPET J. Scott, E. Davies HORN A. Johnson, W. Berry, W. Larson L. White, H. Plumb, J. Downing TROMBONE D. Schaffner, E. Shire, B. Parry, R. Uphoff BARITONE N. Yost, R. Plumb, R. Ault BASS G. McGraw, C. Beard, T. Thompson TYMPANY J. Naramore, P. Peterman, B. Toon DRUMS E. Chessman, V. Claus, D. Fariss, R. Townsend, B. Vosacek BASS VIOL R. Smith DRUM MAJOR M. Davidsmeyer BATON TWIRLERS Vivian Dimmitt, Virginia Dimmitt Vivian Dimmitt Margaret Davidsmeyer Virginia Dimmitt Rest Period On parade Gerald Me Grow 35 Clinic. Headaches, stomachaches, cuts, burns, frost- bite—these are the problems of our nurse and the girls who work in the clinic. Donating their services for one hour a day, the girls cure these ills by means of band-aids, aspirins, and quick thinking in case of emergencies. Supervised by Miss Myna Beck, the clinic staff includes Frances Woodward, Marjorie Rinderer, Shirley Moffett, Lorraine Braley, Joyce Slama, and Marie Crowder. Aside from her duties at the high school Miss Beck also serves the grade school of Downers Grove. War brought many changes to our cafeteria this year. Among them was an acute shortage of student help which made it necessary for students to carry their own dishes and bottles back to the dish-washing machine. The murals depicting high school life drawn by last year’s art classes were put up in the fall and add much to our enjoyment of the cafeteria. Mrs. Reeve, Mrs. Perkin, Mrs. Lower, Mrs. Hawkins, and Mrs. Nachtwey are on the kitchen staff and it is largely due to their hard work that we have such varied and balanced menus. CAFETERIA Mrs. Perkin, Mrs. Nachtwey, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Reeve, Mrs. Lower. CLINIC STANDING S. Moffett, F. Wood- ward, L. Braley, J Slama SEATED M Rinderer, Miss M Beck. IN BED R. Parrish. 36 STAGE CREW G. Zorn, D. Wig- §ins, D. Grotefeld, . Laue, T. Throwl, H. Mann. JANITORS G. Rungger, I. Lev- erenz, J. Vander- ploeg, G. Pappas. UPPER RIGHT PICTURE C. Blu- menshine. Sixxqji, Qhsuu QattiJhXiu How many chairs for Friday s assembly, Dick? comes a voice from the stage as the stage crew prepares for action. The duties of this crew consist of keeping the stage in good condition, preparing it for plays and assemblies, having the microphone ready for basketball games, and taking care of any emergencies that arise. As though these are not enough they have been endowed with the up-keep and care of the newly acquired juke-box. Headed by Dick Grotefeld, members of the crew are Howard Mann, Paul Petrie, George Zarn, Bob Laue, Don Wiggins, and Louis Hazelett. Hard workers—these maintenance men. Mr. Irving Leverenz. with the smallest staff in years, had to fill in with ingenuity where priorities ran out. The janitorial staff has now only four men and students Ronald Scott, Jim Behn, and Jim Gisondi. Many students who previously filled in for a few hours now prefer work in industry. The school council carried out campaigns to help the janitors, thus providing more time for the maintenance work which keeps our school and campus one of the neatest and most beauti- ful in the state. 37 Dec. 4 Football Dance Dec. 8 Trojan Father’s Banquet Dec. 10 Football Letter Assembly Dec. 16-17 Christmas Program Dec. 1 8 Vacation starts Dec. 22 Alumni game and dance Jan. 3 School opens Jan. 21 End of Semester Feb. 2 College night Feb. 5 Language Club Dance Feb. 19 G.R. Hi-Y Dance OJondjudcuuL SJuru dtiqpL— —,Survey oZoiv Mr. Pohlmann The A Capella choir, under the direction of Mr. William G. Pohlmann, has long been the goal of students interested in vocal music. This group is noted for its fine repertoire and makes many appearances throughout the year, includ- ing not only assemblies, the Carnival, the Christmas program, Commencement, and Bac- calaureate, but also performances at many community functions. The season reaches a climax with the annual operetta in which the entire chorus appears. Composed of sixty members, the choir meets fifth period every day to study not only the best classical music but also currently popular songs which Mr. Pohlmann arranges for such occasions as the Carnival and the assemblies. Although admittance to this group is not denied talented underclassmen, the A Cappella is composed, for the most part, of juniors and seniors who have had previous training and chorus experience. Freshmen may enroll in the Freshman Girls’ Chorus and advance, at the director’s invitation, by way of the Sopho- more and Mixed Choruses to the Girls’ A Cappella Choir, from which the most fortunate graduate into the A Cappella. Boys begin their training in the Boys’ Chorus, which meets with the girls' group as the Mixed Chorus on Fridays. When they have made sufficient progress, the boys are promoted into the A Cappella choir. Members of the Girls’ A Cappella and the Mixed Chorus make their debut at the annual Christmas program, while the Boys' Chorus often supplements the chorus in the operetta. For the first time a grading system was used in the choruses, as well as the band and or- chestra this year. Report cards were issued which rated students on the basis of such things as musicianship, attitude, care of voice (or in- strument) and progress. TOP ROW B. Mallary, A. Hodous, L. Waples, C. Mrkvicka, I. Jelinek, P. Packard, B. Me Pheeters, J. Morris, D. Jenkins, R. Green, E. Ruthardt, H. Steinman, B. Freitag, D. Tuttle. FOURTH ROW B. Clarke, A. Nolan, S. Moffett, B. Broberg, A. Thompson, S. Dimmitt, H. Frye, I. Pugh, M. Keller, A. Johnson, M. Godshalk, I. Derr, J. Me Collum, M. Liska, B. Naden. THIRD ROW B Welling, G. Lea, B. Lyman, T. Mitchell, D. Conrad, M. Palmer, J. Koncel, J. Carnahan, B. Wrenn, B. Holmes. SECOND ROW L. Ullrich M. Allen, B. Edwards, E. Barbier, Z. Hartzler, M. Wies, H. Reeves, S. Johnson, J. Naramore. BOTTOM ROW -D. Hawk, J. Hornberger, V. Slack, M. Domanski, M. Barr, J. Myrer, B. Wells, N. Me Laughlin, G. Schmidt, S. Norris. 40 TOP ROW J. Florence N. Beckham, M. Schlinkmann, E. Mueller, N. Roll, M. Moffett, J. Larson, C. Howland, P. Johnson, N. Bunnell, J. Vogel. THIRD ROW G. Wills, J. Reideler, L. Ullrich, P. Steadman, W. Huszar, E. Extrom, P. Lawson, L. Mensik, M. Ycater, M. L. Davis, M. Wolfe SECOND ROW J. Cox, E. Platner, D. Ross, B. Gerlach, L. Specht, B. Wadington, G. Johnson, N. Feen. BOTTOM ROW J. King, J. Naniga, B. Dvorak, L. Baumgartner, V. Dimmitt, E. Conrad, C. Jelinek, W. Downing, A. Hasselbacker, Va. Dimmitt. Samsdhhu . Vbuv 2ta , (Bam. (MdsuL WORDS AND MUSIC by WM. G. POHLMANN WORDS AND MUSIC by C. J. SHOEMAKER When our boys march on the field Our opponents’ fate is sealed; For our boys have the stuff When the going gets tough. Never to our foes to yield. With our banners flying high. And the will to do or die, We will ne’er give in. For we re out to win New glory for Downers High. Hit ’em high! Hit 'em low! C’mon team! Let’s go! Rah!-Rah!-Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Repeat Chorus to Here's to our school, dear old Downers High! Long may her honor be defended. Here’s to our team pledged to do or die, Onward to victory and fame. We will fight, fight, fight to win our victory. And forever keep our banners flying high. So sing out your praise and your loyalty To our alma mater, Downers High. Che hee! Cha ha! Cha Ha Ha Ha! Downers! Downers! Rah! Rah! Rah! Repeat Chorus to 41 Symphony, “(D ORCHESTRA What! No woodwind, no brass, no timpany!! This was the popular comment when the new stringed orchestra made its debut at the Christ- mas program this year. Since only a few students who played wind instruments enrolled for this course. Miss Margaret Porter, conductor, decided to use only violins, violas, cellos, and string basses. This stringed group was supplemented by band members to make a complete orchestration for their appearances at the all-school and senior plays, and the operetta, and several members of Orchestra II advanced to the first orchestra during the year. MUSIC CLUB From Bach to Basin Street was the range of Music Club activities. Sponsored by Miss Margaret Porter, fifty-five members attended the Carnation Contented Hour broadcast, a Hallo- ween party, a spaghetti dinner, and many bi- monthly meetings. Presiding over meetings was President Betty Weinert with Vice-President Patsy Geissert assisting. Jack Lack was Secretary, and Social Chairman Jean Kinnu arranged programs includ- ing music by grade and high school students, guest artists, musical skits, and games. Top songs on the Hit Parade were a popular feature of the Club bulletin board. ORCHESTRA BACK ROW V Lindsay, S. Para, M. Kungle, H Tunell, SECOND ROW M. Tomas, J. Bessemer, E. Applequist M. Wohead, F. Mizner, M. Griffin, J. Caldwell, M. Reed, M. Fister. MUSIC CLUB TOP ROW V Lindsay, J Christensen, V Szulczewski, R. Grabowski, M. Me Mullan, D. Johnson, J. Bessemer, J. Nielsen, D. Hageman THIRD ROW M. Gerlach, J. Neid- ner, P. Feen, M. Reed, S. Menees, H. Arseny. D. Krusel M. Hedburn, I. Kelley, D. Kubal, E. Stowe, R. Gentzen, B. Meister, P. Hosick. SEC- OND ROW G. Koubek, J. Caldwell, K. Jacobs, R. Farr, D. Wenzel, D. Andrews, C. Duck, S. Para, S. Wulfers, M. Griffin, M. Gera M. Tomas, L. Larson. BOTTOM ROW J. Schroeder R. Hcb- erling, B. Hummer, P. Wiker, Miss Porter, B. Weinert, J. Lack, J. Kinnu, P. Geissert, H. Schmidt. 42 Escaping from the realm of fear and dread, the Sophomores pushed off their green jackets and blossomed out into a brilliant array of intelligent and far-seeing students. These tenth graders have excelled scholastic- ally, topping the honor roll more frequently than any other class. Both boys and girls have entered into school sports, contributing much toward winning two conference championships. They have participated in the Band, A Cap- pella, and Orchestra, and have had roles in the operetta and Carnival. Sophomore home-room representatives have been among the most active student council members, doing more than their share of committee work and helping whenever and wherever possible. Members of this class bought more War Bonds and Stamps in the Fourth War Loan Drive than all the other classes combined. During their weekly home room periods, the Sophomores carried on many educational and interesting activities, among them discussing plans for the future and reading pamphlets and articles concerning social and individual prob- lems. As a diversion from class room activities, the Sophomores have also conducted skating parties and suppers through their homerooms. Taking everything into consideration, the Sophomores have more than lived up to the records set by classes in the past, not only in the line of study, but in social activities as well. Hats off to the Sophomores!! JhsL fclaAA. ofr. 1%6 Seventh Heaven The winner� Ready for the rush Concentration 43 SOPHOMORES TOP ROW C. Hallock, L. Haupt, E. Heberlein, L. Sargent, E. Wolff, E. Koncel, C. Boshonig, D. Wiggins,!. De Grazia, B. Kent, C. Burlingham, W. Kent, N Kotraba, C. Schmidt, B. Edler, N. Moeller, T. Rhodes. THIRD ROW K. Lein D. O'Brien, W. Tratow, B. White, L. Mochel, C. Erickson, T. Rice, D White, R. Gubaugh, M. Cunat, D. Uphoff, E. Koubek, J. Kropp, D. Grenier, D. King, B. Peterson, C. Hedges. SECOND ROW M. Yeater, M. Pozdol, L. Ogden, I. Erskinc, M. Hobson, J. Clark, B. Fabian, B. Nott, D. Lipson, D. Westerlund, V. Rohrbein, P. Miller, E. Berg, L. Griggs, R. Mincher, D. Geroy, C. Marshall. BOTTOM ROW D. Bujak, M. Michalek, E. Conrad, C. Howland, F. Barrett, I. La France, V. Szulczewski, M. Needham, C. Bcranowski, M. Guarnaccia, M. Mac Donald, V. Fuller D Day, J Reese, D. Dicke, J. Pearson, L. Ukrin. TOP ROW D. Connolly, S. Ensalaco, N. Anderson, B. Worley, J. Stull, L. Anderson, R. Fisher, F. Fletcher, E. Okrzesik Gerald Me Grow, B. Rogers, G. Evans, W. Ceplecha, T. Hogan, G. Hooker, B. Malone. THIRD ROW R. Larson G. Wight, D. Lowe, D. True, M. Pasek, F. Yirsa M. Groat, R. Seegmiller, E. Lyman, R. Flowers, B. Acton, M. Schlink mann, B. Mrkvicka, M. Wendorf, E. Pesek, H. Martishius. SECOND ROW A. Berger, A. Krassel, M. Larson, J Kuziemka, J. Vogele, D. Zack, J. Cortellasi, L. Erdmann, C. Lockwood, F. Buschman, T. Dixon, R. Kosla, A. Hasselbacher N. Swanson, H. Wills, D. Cronkhite. BOTTOM ROW R. Shaffer, J. Boaz, R Van Ossenbruggen, N. Bunnell, D Krueger, J. Kraus, L. Kimont, M. Kern, R. Newborgh, D. Ray, C. Anderson, D. Slansky, P. Packard, R. Mallary. TOP ROW J. Behn, A. Springborn, W. Clark, C. Leeberg, W. Winfield, B. Rouse, I. Morris, C. Johnson, B. Welling, H. Gorczyca, L. Powers, H. Morrison, B. Laue, C. McMahan, T. Dalton, R. Burek. THIRD ROW J. Bassemer, R. Bowen, J. Cox, E. Plainer, S. Me Clintock, F. Venard, L. Boschen, B. Allaway, D. Muzik, F. Andrews, K. Bastin, S. Bowling, N. Kairis, N. Voight, M. Bolton, M. Moffett, J. Larson. SECOND ROW A. Wolff, P. Cooper, E. Mueller, J. Jhonson, N. Roll, C. Orfanos, P. Peterman. B. Wadington, G. Johnson, H. Langrill, L. Uhlrich, D. Pettigrew, I. Schultz, P. Gerg, L. Byrne, N. Feen, P. Johnson, R. Tubbs. BOTTOM ROW E. Kohut, E. Shire, R. Nordahf, J. Nelson, E. Lowden, B. Carmody, H. Dressier, P. Burns, W. Berry, D. Me Collum, S. Olson, C. Olson, F. Nuccio, S. Mack, H. Brady TOP ROW T. Lifka, E. Applequist, P. Oestry, H. Plumb, S. Phillips, F. Kraft, B. Parry, B. Binder, L. Steckmcsser, J. Godshalk, J. Kelly, L. Boughton, R. Redd, D. Junkins, J. Gorecki, L. Huszar, G. Vorel, E. Zavis, D. Riedy. THIRD ROW J. Unger, R. Kail, D. Rees, C. Roggentine, J. Saif, Hazelett, R. Harges, J. Pluhar, H. Nichols, J. McLaughlin, M. Taylor, J. Shumacher, J. Dedic, D. Kraft, R. Edgeton, B Baittie, E. Berquist, B. McCabe, SECOND ROW N Ward, M. Morrow, D. Erst, L. Hainy, F. Kaper, J. Reideler, M. Wolfe, K. Valles, J. Valles, E. bipchenko, B. Hackelman, M Larson, L. Nuccio, J. Pufahl, S. Gentile, R. Hummer. BOTTOM ROW B. Clement, M. Bradley, D. Schooley, F Kolnick, S. Sitterly, B. Jahnke, J. Sommers, A. Jennings, E. Wade, E. Clevenger, B. Lauing, B. Gorecki, J. Hlady, M Aasland, J. Florence. 5 PHYSICAL SCIENCE TOP ROW B. Lockett, W. Larson, L Bateman, G. Lea, W. Walker E. Chessman, T. Dinges.SEC- OND ROW R. Town- send, D. Williamson, G. Me Grow, J. Bessemer, C. Wurtz R. Vosacek, Mr. Guthrie. BOTTOM ROW R. Daniels, J Conrad, Z. Hartzler, M. Barr, J. Aldrich, V. Slack, F. Perry. MATH CLUB TOP ROW R King, P Rosen, C. Wurtz, G. Me Grow, W. Larson, E. Chess man B. Stillwell, D. Woll BOfTOM ROW S. Du cay, Mr. Paine, B. Swan son, J. Naramore, C Nagel, L. Waples, Z Hartzler. BOTTOM ROW—G. Koubek, R. Heberling, I. Schroeder D. Ray, B. Larson, D. Slansky, A. Henry, E. Heberling, R. Hummer. SECOND ROW O. L. Krughoff, W. Kail, N Green, J. Scott, D. John- son, W Beardsley, R. Shaffer, D. Larson, P. Me Collum. THIRD ROW T. Lifko, H. Nichols, J. Pluhar, B. Exmer, R. Duncan, D. Wil- liamson, J. Dalton, A. Zacharias, C. Wurtz. FOURTH ROW J. God- shalk, J. Cretcher, W. Lar son, L. Huszar, J. Gorocki, R Fisher, J. Shaeffer, G. Bleuel, E. Ruthardt, B. McPheeters. 46 WHAT MAKES IT TICK The difference between terrene and contra-terrene atoms is an example of the problems studied by the Physical Science club. After calling for the minutes from Secretary-Treasurer Marie Crowder and disposing of the business. President Wayne Larson turned the meetings over to Vice-President Conrad Wurtz who presented this educational entertainment. Since this was the club’s first year, a committee was appointed by Mr. Wayne Guthrie, advisor, to draft a constitution. Later meetings were devoted to studying such things as invisible ink and the principle of neon lighting. To broaden its field of activity the group joined the Science Clubs of America and subscribed to the Science News Letter. Several members entered the Westinghouse Science Talent Search contest, discovering how hard the test really was when even the teachers could not solve some of the problems. A- + B- = C2 Nothing seems to present too great a problem to the Math Club of Downers Grove High School. This group of intelligentsia undertake any type of mental gymnastics ranging from Einstein to simple brain teasers. The club is composed of approximately twenty-five members with President Jean Naramore, Vice- President Chuck Nagel, and Secretary Bernadine Swanson, under the supervision of Mr. Edward L. Paine. Individuals of the club prepare a special program for each meeting. The senior group has studied the use of the slide rule, navigation, and the history of such famous mathematicians as Newton and Einstein. Along with this serious study the members introduce into their meetings quips and trick questions which lean toward the lighter side. It may be only for fun now, but the knowledge and mathematical experience gained through these activities will prove very beneficial in the future. OUR ACROBATS Physical endurance may mean the difference between life and death to men in our armed forces today and it will mean a lot toward building a worth while citizen for the world of tomorrow. To prepare for such situations and emergencies is the aim of the Gymnastic Club. Under the supervision of Coach Orville Krughoff, President Conrad Wurtz and Program-Chairman Bernice Larson led this organization thru such projects as the Gymnastic Exhibition in the annual Carnival. Efficiency in muscular coordination has been developed through workouts on the rings, trapeze, and horizontal bar in which all club members participate. Improvement shows up quickly among the weight lifters, and this regular system of exercise builds up all muscles simultaneously. Endurance is increased by the series of push-ups and by running the mile around the gym. Army Air Corps trainees use the trampoline to attain the good sense of equilibrium necessary for air crew membership—and likewise club members are fast learning how to do amazing stunts and aerial clowning which require excellent agility. Others gain equilibrium by riding the uni-cycle. Handstands, handsprings, aerial diving, and various double stunts on the mats prepare members for more difficult tricks later on. In preparation for possible combat warfare groups, work on the parallel ladders, scale walls, climb ropes, and practice a safe and sensible form of Ju-Jitsu. 47 LITERARY GEMS When spring rolls around each year, D.G. students watch for things to start blossoming out—among them lilacs, Easter bonnets, and the Trojan. Would-be writers plague the Trojan staff, then breathlessly await the moment when the magazine rolls off the press. The autnor-stude tears through his copy with fingers crossed until—there it is! His first published work! For months before the Trojan Staff has been busily collecting the best poetry, stories, and essays written by students during the year. A contest is held to find a suitable student-designed cover and linoleum blocks are chosen for illustrations. Miss Marguerite Poole and Miss Pearl Blackwell are faculty advisors and Miss Velma Dickson supervises the art work. The entire staff works with the student body to produce the annual Trojan— creative writing specialty. DRAMA Lights! Curtain! Action! were three words which had much meaning for the Dramatic Club this year. The action took place in many forms at the monthly meetings. The senior dramatic class entertained the club at one meeting with the play Suppressed Desires. This was followed at the next meeting by a play from the Scholastic acted out by new members. Later a radio play Sleepyhollow, was produced and dramatic readings furnished another program. A pantomime of Union Station including such characters as a slow-poke janitor, a nuisance of a boy, marathon chess players, and a sailor and his girl pointed out that pantomimes can be mirthful. Officers elected during the February meeting who will officiate until next February are: President, LaVonne White; and Secretary, Dorothy Bourke. Miss Marguerite Poole sponsors the club. WITH PAINT AND BRUSH Ornaments for Christmas trees in service-men’s centers and colorful menu covers for the Red Cross hospital trays were only two of the projects carried thru by the Art Club this year. Under the supervision of Miss Velma Dickson, art instructor, the members found their Christmas menu covers so popular that their services were requested again at Easter time. Another important activity sponsored by these students was decorating the Art room in which they hold bimonthly meetings. This included colorful drapes for the windows and an attractive display of art objects. Members of this club represent the artistically minded of every class who enjoy making use of their creative talents. Joyce Nanigo led the group as President, with Bill Kail assisting as Vice-President. Shirley Lein served as Secretary. FUTURE SECRETARIES Take a letter, please, will soon be the theme song of members of the Commercial Club, an organiza- tion composed of junior and senior girls who have one central interest—the business world. Under the leadership of Miss Nellie Ann Frush, the twenty-two members elected as their President, Shirley Dimmitt; Vice-President, Dorothy Woodard; Secretary, Betty Gerlach; and Treasurer, Virginia Dimmitt. The Employment Service Bureau was discussed by Mr. Harvey Wayland at one meeting, while others included reports on unusual positions held by women, word games and puzzles, and, at the annual February dinner, just a touch of domestic abilities. As graduation looms before the seniors, they seek the worthy advice of their friend and sponsor in applying for positions and deciding which one to accept, while underclassmen enroll for the com- mercial subjects required for membership in this club. 48 TROJAN STAFF SEATED: J. Pugh, J. Brig- nail, G. Stewart, P. Peter- man, P. Pettee, A. Thomp- son, Miss Blackwell, V. Szulczewski. STANDING C. Duck, A. Johnson, Miss Poole, J. Gisondi, D. Lake, K, Stephens, V. Slack. DRAMATICS CLUB TOP ROW M. McMul- lan, J. Schroedcr, B. Liska, J. Myrer, C. MacDonald, J. Kunath, J. Schless, M. Wurtz, R. Daniels, D. Lyons, J. Sholes, M. For- qash, S. Berry. SECOND ROW T. Dalton, Schoer- ger, E. Finnicjan, J. New- berry, W. Ceplecha, M. Liska. THIRD ROW V. Carlstadt, D. Burk, E. Stough, J. Neidner, M. Gerlach, P. Feen, A. Ficht- ner, L. Duncan, E. Extrom, J. Richie,H. Arsent, P. W. Wiker. BOTTOM ROW L. Byrne, L. Larson, R. Heberling, B. Johnston, P. Geissert, D. O’Neil, J. Green M. Gerg, M. Hed- burn, D. Pettigreu. ART CLUB TOP ROW G. Mory, P. Peterman, J. Godshalk, M. Pezan L. Olson. BOT- TOM ROW H. Neely, C. Middleton, S. Lein, J. Naniga, W. Kail, Miss Dickson, E. Kraft. COMMERCIAL CLUB TOP ROW E. Kraft, F. Perry, M. Schoerger, E. Kemp, L. Treonis, r. Ford, D. Schaffner, V. Vokoun, Miss Frush, R. Yates, M. Spevak, H. Teeves, I. Zebraski. BOTTOM ROW A. Thompson, A. Kostur, S. Dimmitt, D. Woodard, V. Dimmitt, B. Gerlach, Va. Dimmitt. 49 ShahfuJkootshA This year’s heavyweight team presented a scrappy lot, who although plagued with injuries throughout the season, always entered each game in high spirits. The conference season opened with many of the regulars out. Consequently, the heavies dropped their first game. York was the victim of the Trojan s surges as they beat them in both rounds. It seemed as though the heavies might at last rise to greater heights as they took La Grange and York in stride in the first round. They cooled off, however, winning only one more gome the rest of the season, to finish in the Conference cellar. The heavies did net plcy consistent ball, as all their victories were decisive, and so were their losses. They were either on or off the beam. The team was somewhat demoralized bv the injuries of some of their tep men, Doty, Howland, and Prescott, who took their turns on the bench due to injuries. Coach Krughoff never had his team at fill strength. This handicap forced Mr. Krughoff to play inexperierced men. When the season was finished the team unanimously elected Harry Boldebuck as cap- tain. L.W. H.W. D.G. Opp. D.G. Opp 27 17 Proviso 28 36 31 20 Naperville 19 20 17 16 Glenbard 19 30 28 18 East Aurora 17 49 31 13 Maine 21 39 20 25 Hinsdale 23 37 25 20 Alumni 25 29 28 24 La Grange 21 38 26 22 York 36 30 22 18 Riverside 23 32 31 33 Glenbard 13 37 33 26 Maine 14 26 20 16 Hinsdale 18 37 27 24 La Grange 29 34 23 21 York 38 27 26 24 Riverside 28 35 25 22 Marmion 29 31 HEAVYWEIGHT BASKETBALL TOP ROW F. Nuccio, I. Hog- refe, E. Wolff, B. Hannan, L. Anderson, W. Vial, C Swiglo, Mr Krughoff. SECOND ROW G. Lukes, R. Redd, J. Prescott, G. Lekatsos. D. Conrad, G. Merker, G. Vorel. BOTTOM ROW L. Boughton, N. Barn- hart, W. Safranski, H. Boldebuck, K. Doty, R. Howland. 50 LIGHTWEIGHT BASKETBALL TOP ROW Mr. J. Taylo, B. McPheeters, R. Townsend, R. Alecia, G. Orfanos, R. Plumb, D. Hawkins, L. Waples, D. Wolfe. SECOND ROW D. Jenkins, L. Monfries, H. Stein- man, D Fcriss, N. Yost, H. Laman, L. Mochel. BOTTOM ROW B. Kubis, R. Lynch, J. Mochel, B Freitag, J. Kelly. With the combined efforts of six returning lettermen and some handy reserves, this year’s lightweight squad turned in a neat job of winning the West Suburban Conference Champi- onship. Fifteen years had elapsed since the Lights wen their last championship. The Trojans led the conference at the halfway mark with only a single loss to Hinsdale and five wins to their credit. The brand cf basketball the Trojans plcyed shows up in the records for in eight of the ten conference games won, they had to come from behind to win in the closing minutes. From the first game of the year against Glenbcrd to the last game of the season in which they beat Riverside in an overtime, the lights continued this spectacular ball playing. The most important game of the year proved to be against York in which the lights clinched the championship. Every point seemed to mean the game as the teams battled to a 1 2 to 12 halftime deadlock. The lights put on a 3rd period drive, which gave them a good lead. However, the Barons climbed within two points of tying the Trojans in the closing minutes, but the Trojans froze” the ball and won by a 23-21 margin. Upon completion of the season the team elected John Mochel and Ronnie Lynch co- captains. Two in One Year LIGHTWEIGHT STANDINGS SCHOOL WON LOST DOWNERS GROVE 10 2 Riverside 7 5 York 7 5 Hinsdale 7 5 Lyons 6 6 Glenbard 4 8 Maine 1 11 51 Qaq.(l CapsthA. Who knows what lurks in tho heart of people 5 Ugh! Get that jump Here's hoping He's just a little taller Here’s to our school . . . Cagemen of the future. Doty around end. Another bucket for Barnhart. Get that rebound 52 Mr. Adams, Mr. Riddlesberger, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Ingles, Mr. Cressey, Mr. Krughoff, Mr. Taylo. (BoahtL SJthaisujj . One of the most important factors in the success of the athletic teams this year was our athletic staff. Not only were these men held in high esteem by the athletes, but they were also well liked by the entire student body. So meet a swell bunch of fellows: Orville Krughoff—Director of athletics, heavy weight football and basketball coach and track coach. An amiable fellow always willing to help out. One of his most enviable qualities is his belief in sportsmanship. The Army is requesting his services. Julian Taylo—Lightweight football and basket- ball coach and ass’t in track. Coach Taylo brought his lightweight teams through two championships. He was well liked by all his boys, even though he is a tall story teller. Always complained about losing his hair. Herbert Adams—Ass’t. heavyweight football coach. One of the most jovial and qood- natured coaches ever seen in Downers Grove. The Seabees got a good man when they got “Herbie”. The students certainly would like to see him back. Frank Riddlesberger—Ass’t. lightweight football coach, ass’t. track coach. A quiet fellow who was always interested in the welfare of the team. “Frankie was good natured and well liked by all the fellows. The Army is request- ing his services also. Wayne Guthrie—Tennis coach. Another fellow who had a great deal of interest in the teams. His words of encouragement gave the boys added incentive. A gentleman and a good sport. Donovan Ingles—Cross country coach. Mr. Ingles always went about his duties of coach- ing with a serious attitude yet he could be very jovial. His cooperation has won him the friendship of his boys as well as the student body. Ralph Cressey—Golf coach. One of Mr. Cressey’s most admirable qualities is his interest in all the teams. He has coached golf for many years. 53 taiia L (jrfwn AA. To promote school athletics, to aid the coaches and to help promote finer school spirit are the aims of the D Club. It was successful to o great degree this year in cheering our teams on to two championships. This year, for the first time in its history, the Downers Grove High School D Club was really organized. In previous years the only function of the club was to sponsor the annual D” Club dance, but now the members hold regular meetings on the first Monday of every month and are led by student officers. Membership rules are the same as in other years—any letterman is eligible. However, the fellows now must attend at least three meetings each year to maintain their membership. Mr. Ralph Cressey, Mr. Wayne Guthrie, Mr. Frank Riddlesberger, Mr. Julian Taylo, and Mr. Orville Krughoff are the faculty advisors who helped establish and maintain this club. At the first meeting the seventy members elected Ronald Lynch, president Bob Howland, vice-president; John Mochel, secretary; and Don Wilson, treasurer. The members, officers, and advisors drew up an acting set of rules for membership and adopted a constitution. The D Club Dance was the first of the club s two major social activities this year, and it proved to be something to remember. The second was the annual banquet given by the Trojan Fathers’ Club. The renowned Paddy Driscoll spoke after the delicious turkey dinner was served to the boys, their fathers and their mothers. The banquet was a great climax to a victorious season and a successful year of club activity. TOP ROW D. Hawkins, H. Steinman, J. Sutter, B. Freitag, J. Mochel, B. Kubis, D. Kouri, B Holmes, B. Kokuska, C. Barney, B. Howland, D. Jenkins, D. Wilson, B. Rouse. FOURTH ROW Mr. Krughoff, W. Ruff, K. Doty, J. Prescott, R. Lynch, A. Hodous, T. La Voie, B. Koller, H. Laman, E. Wolff, T. Thrawl, H. Mann, Mr. Riddlesberger. THIRD ROW Mr. Taylo, C. Swiglo, H. Bolde- buck, G. Lekatsos, D. Conrad, B. Monfries, H. Littleford, W. Safranski, B. Keistler, B. Vial, B. Parbs, Mr. Guthrie. SECOND ROW F. Nuccio, K. Morrow A. White, C. Nagel, B. Townsend, D. Fariss, L Waples, N. Yost, R. Aleccia. BOTTOM ROW r. Burns, Don Wolf, D. Williamson, D. Wolfe, H. Stuli, B Howkin� , B. Stillwell, B Olson, F. Mizner, P. Rosen. 54 CbdtwtL Two spirited basketball tourneys highlighted the winter season this year in the realm of girls sports. After a few weeks of practice and workouts, the intramural contest got under way, and at the final gun of the championship game Hawk’s seniors found themselves 1944 champs of the intramural tournament. The games were exciting and fast and required skill of all types, but even tougher than these encounters were the battles between the classes in the class tournament. These teams were composed of the outstanding players from each class and every game was hotly contested. A group of spirited and scrappy juniors fought their way to the top and to a championship. The girls turned from their favorite sport, basketball, with reluctance, but this attitude was short-lived for a waiting volley-ball tournament demanded their attention. Eight skilled sopho- mores walked away with top honors in this event, thus bringing winter sports to a close and focusing the attention on spring and baseball. Who won? She doesn’t look very sick. Over the buck Jump ball For better or worse7 Bodies beautiful7 Here’s hoping Battered and bruised Praise Allah! 'Tain’t as easy as it looks In Step7 Swing your partner! Who's got it? 55 TOP ROW J. Bellows, J. Kunath, P. Fccn, J. Niea'ner, M. Gerlach, B. Meisler, D. Kubal, D. Lyons, M. Forgash, B. Barney, R. Daniels, J. Scholes, I. Grieb, M. Fister, A. Nolan. THIRD ROW D. Geroy, B. Artus, B. Artus, B. Bro- berg, P Pettee, M. Engen, N. Beckham, R. Yates, M. Wendorf, A. Jennings, J. Sommers, E. Sipchenko. SECOND ROW L. Uhlrich, D. Pettigrew, I. Schultz, P. Peterman, G. John- son, D. Day, E. Kemp, D. Clark, S. Phelps, M. Kolzow. BOTTOM ROW B Byrne, C Me Kennie, R. Mincher, E. Berg, P. Miller, M. Godshalk, L. Olson, B. Langrill, V. Dimmitt, R. Pcrrish. TOP ROW V. Kuziemka, V. Szulczewski, J. Vogele, B. Swanson, A. Hasselbacker, B. Wells, S. Ferneding, J. Hacklander, P. John- son. THIRD ROW C. Jelinek, I. Zebraski, N Bunnell, J. Kolzow, A. Thompson, F. Perry, E. Kraft, B. Alloway, R. Flowers, M Schoerger, M. Groat, L. Specht, T. Dalton. SECOND ROW B. Spalding, B Starr, M. Miller, J. Loy, R. Grabowski, B. Vander Kam, D. Bourke, S. Pendery, P. Smart, D. Hagemann, R. Gent- zen C. Uhlrich, H. Reeve. BOTTOM ROW L. Spletter, H. Schmidt, B. Toon, J. Johnson, B. Porter, C. Johnson, B. Berg, G. Wills, B. Swanson. TOP ROW B. Lauing, B. Gorecki, D. Muzik, F. Andrews, M. Hoffert, D. Holle, J. Osburn, S. Redd, J. King, M. Keller, M. Fierce, S. Sitterly, T. Naniga, C. Middelton. THIRD ROW L. Edwards S. Mackey, B. Molden- hauer, M. Nagel, 8. Reynolds, E. Myers, S. Ducay, J. Myrer, M. Pasek, D. True, L. Griggs. SECOND ROW J. Erskine, M. Moffett, J. Cox, E. Plainer, R. Farr, H. Langrill, M. Kern, B. Wadington, L. Byrne, M. Hobson. BOT- TOM ROW J Reideler, S Wulfers, H. Wills, M. Larson, M Baxter, P. Forge, P. Gerg, C. C. Marshall, F. Barrett, V. Rohrbein. TOP ROW J. Brignall, E. Finnegan, D. Williams, C. Wagenknecht, I. O’Rourke, M. Foley, E. Taylor, N. Kairis, C. Howland, J. Larson, N. Voigt, S. McClintock, P. Johnson, R Tubbs, A Wolff. THIRD ROW N. Feen, M. Wolfe, J. Schless, S. Haid, N. Taylor, C. Courtney, P. Arndt, B. Phelps, D. Hawk, M. Davidsmeycr, S. Moffett, B. Edwards, M. Wies, D. Anderson SECOND ROW J Nara- more, J. Conrad, B. Liska, M. Wurtz, D. Andrews, F. Wagner, B. Mejdrick, M. Liska, D. Ross, J. McCollum, G. Stewart, J. Horn- berger BOTTOM ROW H. Arseny, P. Wiker, N. Bevus, T. Gasser, M. Gerg, J. Kinnu, L. Larson, D. O'Neil, A. Powers, H. Neely. 56 Cy cA• ct4. The Girls Athletic Association—a group of capable young athletes who advocate sports- manship and leadership—a body of girls who promote health and high ideals—that is the G.A.A. The school term covers three seasons, and so does the girls sport program. Invigorating out- door games of hockey, speedball, and soccer in the fall. Rough and tumble basketball tourneys and skill-demanding volley ball games in winter. Comes spring, and with it a series of thrill-packed baseball games which do the season up well and then finish the year in true style. These are the major sports, but bad- minton, swimming, archery, tennis, and ping pong are not slighted, as each has its own individual band of enthusiasts. Composed of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, the Leader’s Club is designed to produce able leaders to head G.A.A. in the years to come. Planning, organizing, and supervising the various tournaments throughout the year are the duties of the heads of sports, Margaret Davidsmeyer and Barb Broberg, who fulfilled their job well. Advisor of this large organization is Miss Margaret Fluent, girls physical education in- structor, who directs the activities sponsored by the G.A.A. throughout the year. B. Broberg M. Davidsmeyer LEADER’S CLUB TOP ROW J. Vogele, A. Hasselbacker, N. Bunnell, I. Naramore, M. Davidsmeyer, R. Yates, D. Hawk, J. Hornberger, S. Moffett, B. Edwards, B. Phelps. THIRD ROW V. Szul- czewski, R. Tubbs, N. Feen, S. Me Clintock, B. Artus, C. Jelinek, M. Godshalk, J. Me Collum, B. Broberg, J. Erskine. SECOND ROW A. Wolff, M. Bolton, B. Wells, J. Kolzow, P. Pettee, T. Carr, E. Sipchenko, P. Ford, D. Geroy, P. Peterman. BOT- TOM ROW E. Myers, N. Voight, J. Hacklander, S. Ducay, S. Ferneding, L. Olson, C. Howland, B. Spalding, N. Beck- ham. 57 et vice Because the Girl Reserve is the largest and one of the most active organizations for girls in our school, it is necessarily divided into two sections —the Freshman-Sophomore group sponsor'd by Miss Corinna Fronk and Miss Louise Killie, and the Junior-Senior group sponsored by Miss Mildred Bales and Miss Vivian Vifquain. Within these main divisions the girls belong to either the Music, Charm, Social Service, or Craft Club, according to their dominant interest. The first major activity of the year is the Big Sister Tea—an informal program at which each sophomore, junior, and senior G.R. member entertains her little sister whom she adopts from the group of new members. Then comes the initiation—a most solemn and impressive affair with supper afterwards. This year G.R. members were invited to the Hi-Y conference, and in March one hundred seventy-five girls from seven towns met at the annual G.R. conference at Aurora. Other activities included early morning worship serv- ices before school, a Dad-Daughter Coffee, and in the springtime the girls entertained their mothers at tea at the installation of new club officers. Junior-Senior G.R. officers for this year were: President, Rita Parrish; Vice-President, Joyce Garner; Secretary, Helen Reeve; Treasurer, Edris Myers; Social Service, Marie Crowder,- Social, Jean Hornberger; Blue Circle, Jane Ryden,- Music, Barbara Broberg; Financial, Mary Engen,- Publicity, Lenore Ullrich, fhe Freshman- Sopho- more officers included: President, Helen Langrill; Vice-President, Jean Vogele,- Secretary, Rica Tubbs; Social Service, Larkin Ogden; Social, Harriet Martin,- Financial, Elaine Berg,- Music, Carol Howland; Publicity, Pat Johnson,- and Freshman Representatives, Barbara Artus and Dallas Williams. G. R CABINET STANDING M Engen, H. Reeves, E. Berg, J. Garner, E. Myers. SEATED B Broberg, C. Howland, L. Ogden, H. Long r i 11, Miss Fronk, Miss Bales, R. Parrish, L. Ullrich, J Horn- berger. FRONTROW J. Vogele, R. Tubbs, P. Johnson, D. Williams, B. Arlus. TOP ROW B. Meister, L. Mraz, E. Grons- berg, L. Kleispies, M. Francis, G. Morey, E. Stough, C. Johnson, M. Gerlach, J. Niedner, E. Papricka, S. Pendry, E. Kemp, A. Grieb, S. Johnson. FOURTH ROW A. Fichtner, J. Aldrich, V. Slack, B. Swanson, L. Nuccio, A. Yezek, S. Kory, D. Burke, B. Porter, D. John- son, K. Bastin, D. Campbell, I. La France, E. Miller, V. Carlson, M. Rohan. THIRD ROW B. Mejdrich, F. Wagner, D. Holle, M. Hoffert, F. Andrews, B. Lauing, D. Muzik, W. Downing, G. Rayner, A. Thompson, P. Kelly. SECOND ROW H. Wills, A. Reichl, J. Reideler, T. Gasser, N. Feen, R. Peterson, B. Gondek, N. Boers, M. Wolfe, G. Wills. BOTTOM ROW J. Dressier, C. Me Kennie, R. Farr, P. Chmielewski, J. Rohrbein, M. Spevak, I. Zebraski, B. Moldenhauer, M. Nagel, D. Kubal, R. Gentzen. TOP ROW D. Hageman, N. Voight, J. Erskine, J. Richie, L. Duncan, E. Phaff, L). Geroy, N. Swanson, A. Hasselbacker, N. Bunnell, J. Vogele, L. Uhlrich, D. Pettigrew, I. Schultz, S. Mackey, S. Haid, P. Peterman. FOURTH ROW C. Middleton, J. Naniga, P. Johnson, R. Tubbs, L. Boschin, P. Allaway, R. Flowers, E. Lyman, J. Finnegan, P. Conner, D. Kruscl, G. Johnson, M. Kern, J. Cunning- ham, S. Berry, B. Clarke. THIRD ROW J. Kulisek, N. Kairis, L. Treonis, M. Kungle, J. Pugh, M. Engen, B. Artus, D. Day, E. Myers, E. Plainer, J. Cox. SECOND ROW C Gonda, B. Spalding, M. Baxter, P. Miller, M. Larson, M. Tonas, L. Slansky, P. Gcissert, C Kuctemeyer, M. Larson. BOTTOM ROW E. Berg, V. O'Rourke, D. O'Neil, L. Edwards, M. Gerg, J. Larson, B. Moffett, D. Ray, Z. Hartzler, B. Broberg, D. Ross. TOP ROW M. Groat, B. Acton, M. Schoer- ger, P. Gerg, C. Marshall, B. Wadington, G. Peterson, M. Fister, H. Reeve, P. Ford, J. Bellows, D. Schaffner, J. Myrer, M. Weiss, C. Anderson, J. Neilson. FOURTH ROW T. Carr, B. Wells, E. Kraft, F. Perry, V. Dimmitt, G. Stuart, A. Nolan, R. Yates, J. Naramore, M. Davidsmeyer, D. Hawk, B. Edwards, S. Moffett, V. Kuzienka. THIRD ROW E. Rolt, P. Pettee, B. Langrill, J. McCollum, L. Specht, M. Liska, M. Keller, S. Dimmitt, H. Frye, S. Redd, M. Fierce. SECOND ROW J. Kuziem- ka, P. Feen, M. Glider, S. Miles, M. Kalzow, B. Phelps, B. Reynolds, Dorothy Jennings, Dolores Jennings. BCjTTOM ROW M.. Nelson, M. Trostle, E. Extrom, S. Phelps, N. Roll, M. Schultz, S. Juracek, F. Woodward, C. Ullrich, T. Dalton, R. Grabowski. TOP ROW P. Smart P. Wike, H. Arseny P. Kunath, M. Foley, E. Taylor, V. Vokoun, L. Hajny, H. Hallmar, J. Reide, L. Moch, B. Starr, M. Miller, J. Louy, E. Conrad, L. Ogden. FOURTH ROW D. Lyon, R. Daniels, J. Con- rad B. Liska, B. Barney, P. Arndt, C. Courtney, J. (jrieb, J. Sholes, M. Wurtz, M. Forgach, M. Michalek, D. Bujak, L. Schroeder, J. Schroeder, B. Toon. E. Finnegan. THIRD ROW M. Me Mullan, C. Jelinek, A. Johnson, B. Artus, R. Hosik, B. Weinert, D. Andrews, J. Brignall, S. Me Clintock, I. Kelley. SECOND ROW L. Larson, A. Powers, J. Hornberger H. Neely, N. Taylor, J. Kinnu, B. Byrne. FIRST ROW L. Griggs, I. Frahm, C. Wagenknccht, D. Williams, J. Hacklander, J. Kolzow, S. Ducay, C. Howland, M. Bolton, A. Wolff, T. Byrne. SEATED K. MacDonals, L. Ullrich, V. Szulczewski, H. Langrill, M. Pasek, J. Schless, D. True. 59 JjiwuUy, Symbolic of the Hi-Y organization is their emblem reproduced on the right hand side of the page. The red outer triangle stands for loyalty the blue field for fellowship, and the white cross for Christ and His teachings. Hi-Y, an international organization, was first organized in England during the early part of the eighteenth century and has spread through- out the entire world. BACK ROW J. Dalton, V. Mochel, N. True, D. Schaffner, R. Smith, R. Hall, B. McPheeters, H. Stull, F. Mizner. MIDDLE ROW D. Duncan A. White, D. Fariss, C. Nagel, B. Stillwell , B. Hawkins, B. Town- send. SEATED C. Wurtz, L. Waples, N. Yost, Mr. Cressey, E. Chess- man, D. Wolfe, T. Dinges, D. Wolf. BACK ROW G. Lukes, D. Uphoff, E. Applequist, R. Brown, I. Kelly, J. McLaughlin, B. Barr, P. Packard. MIDDLE ROW R Asch- brenner, R. Lowe, R. Mallary, R. Crowder, B. Green, Bill Holmes. SEATED J. Caldwell, K. Sen- nebogen, R. Binder, Mr. Guthrie, R. Harges, F. Buschman, R. Lane. 60 ... J-sdiow hifL STANDING Mr. Guthrie, T. Dinges, E. Chessman, B. Binder, L. Waples, Mr. Cressey. SEATED F. Buschman, N. Yost, R. Harges, D. Wolfe, C. Wurtz, B. Greene. To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community higher standards of Christian character is the purpose of the most popular boys’ club in school—the Hi-Y. This high school Y.M.C.A. gives not only entertain- ment, but fellowship and spiritual guidance to every member and associate. The Hi-Y organization in our school is divided into two groups. Mr. Ralph Cressey is the Junior-Senior advisor, and the officers of this group are Dave Wolfe, president; Elmer Chessman, vice-president; Norman Yost, sec- retary; and Lawton Waples, treasurer. The Freshman-Sophomore group is led by Mr. Wayne Guthrie, advisor; Roger Harges, pres- ident; Fred Bushman, vice-president; Bob Binder, secretary; and Bob Mallary, treasurer. Speakers, panel discussions, and group dis- cussions were featured at the meetings which also included movies and parties. The two groups also held sport nights jointly in the gym. During the spring several group discussions were held with the Girl Reserves to consider Boy and Girl Relationships. Problems in dating, social establishment and current questions were discussed by this group. Because of transportation restrictions the thirtieth annual Older Boy's Conference was divided into five groups which met at Waukegan, Clinton, Joliet, Sterling, and Downers Grove. The Downers Grove conference was held No- vember 30 at the Methodist Church and high school. Representatives from the West Suburban Conference, Wheaton, Naperville, Aurora, and three Chicago Y.M.C.A.s participated. As a trial this year, the five conferences included the Girl Reserves, the Tri-Hi-Y (a Hi-Y for girls), and other girls' organizations. Dr. James Chubb of Nashville, Tennessee, was the speaker of the evening and six discussion groups brought questions of current interest to a large assembly. State personnel of the Y.M.C.A. and the Hi-Y National Organization con- tributed their aid and leadership experience. Dave Wolfe was chosen to lead the confer- ence as chairman. 61 (pjw and Qdvl ‘Resolved: that the United States should join in reconstituting the League of Nations ’ the question of the year, made it necessary for debators to have an overwhelming store of information on different types of peace plans. Under the leadership of President Zora Hartzler, Vice-President Norman Yost, and Secretary- Treasurer Norman Barnhart the members of this club prepared files, arranged meetings, and pre- sented throughout the year practice debates in class and after school, conference debates, and exhibition debates. The first exhibition debate was held before the Downers Grove Men’s Club on November 25, 1943. Conference debates began in January and ended in March with opposition from schools throughout Indiana and Illinois. At the Sectional Tournament, held at West Aurora High School on March 25, Downers placed fourth. East Aurora came in first in the Fresh- man-Sophomore Tournament which was held on March 1 8, and Downers placed second. Varsity debators this year were: Lawton Waples, Charles Nagel, Bob Dietmeier, and Norman Barnhart as affirmative and Don Vanderbrugen, Bab Townsend, Zora Hartzler, and Paul Rosen on the negative. DEBATE JR. SR. TOP ROW B Town- send, N Yost, D. For ss, P. Rosen, D. Jenkins, L. Waples, C. Nagel. SECOND ROW Mr. Rehn, N. Barnhart, D. Conrad, B Dietmicr, D. Vanderbrugen, J. Campbell. BOTTOM ROW A. White, I. Kelley, Z. Hartzler, A. Johnson, J. Hawk- ins, D Wolf. DEBATE FR. SOPH. TOP ROW J. Vo- qele, E Buschman, R. Peterson, J. Pluhar, P. Packard, B. Mallary, A. Wolff SECOND ROW N. Voight, E. Platner, Mr. Rehn, J. Cox, P. Peterman. BOT- TOM ROW M. Wol- fe, J. Bassemer, M. Moffett, C. Marshall, P. Johnson, D. Petti- grew. 62 J isicjfL J’onJta jf South of the Border with Disney was one of many movies seen by members of the Spanish Club this yecr as part of their study of South Central American countries. Others included Buenos Dias, Cormelita, a movie com- pletely in Spanish, and pictures of Mexico which Mr. Herbert Adams reviewed ct a pot-luck supper in November. The Spanish Clubs are student organizations within Miss Blanche Howland’s and Mr. Raich Abbas’ Spanish classes. The members play games and give parties in addition to their part in sponsoring the International Dance. Once each month Latin students lay aside their books and endeavor to establish some contact with the socicl side of Ancient Rome. This is dene through the Latin Club, an organiza- tion for students of linguistics which meets during class periods. After the business meeting the qrouD is entertained by oames such as ghost and spelling bees, end occasionally a Latin play is presented by the social chairman. Then, once each year these students become festive and, together with the Spanish Clubs, sponsor the Interantional Language Club Dance— highlight of the year's activities. LATIN CLUB TCP ROW R. Kubis, N. Bunnell, L. Ander- son, M. Wolfe, J. Mc Laughlin, J Vogel. BOTTOM ROW D. Williams, M. Davics- meyer, M. Hoffert, V. O'Rourke, B. Liska. SPANISH CLUB TOP ROW R Mal- lary, K. Ruthardt, H. Hurst, A. Zachcrias, B. Kent, J. Carnahan, T. Hartzler, D. Wil- liamson. BOTTOM ROW Miss How- land, M. Foley, J. Hacklander, B. Wells, R. Yates, M. Engen, 1. Conrad, T. Carr, S. Pendery. 63 COOKING CLUB TOP ROW P. Mohr, W Toepfer, J. Cornahon, D. Hermansen. THIRD ROW J. Newberry, J. Cooper, D. Schaffner, K. Fisher, B. Laue, B. Baugh- man SECOND ROW B. Holmes, K. Ruthhard, W. Weight, C. Wurtz. BOTTOM ROW K. Jacobs, B. Kent, H. Cunat, R. Krubaugh. CAMERA CLUB TOP ROW B Asch- brenner, W. Frochlich, D. McMillan B. Archer, G. Lukes, B. Rogers, K. Mac- Donald, R. Brown, J. Downing, A. White, K. Koliow. BOTTOM ROW Mr, Cleveland, L. Bate- man, V. Claus, E. Chess- man, T. Dinges, J. Carna- han, Mr. Holt. BOOK CLUB TOP ROW S. Dimmitt, R Yates, C. Barney, J. Campbell, Va. Dimmitt, V. Dimmitt, D. Wolf. BOTTOM ROW J Pugh Vice-Pres., P. Pettee, Miss Blackwell, Pres. S. Berry, Sec.-Treas. B. Artus, J. Kinnu. LIBRARY CLUB TOP ROW J. Barr, I Dalton, G. Redman, E. Vana, W. Ceplecha, W. Winfield, W. Beardsley, C. Erickson. SECOND ROW Miss Natzke, E. Russell, D. Wenzel, R. Yates, Va. Dimmitt, V. Dimmitt, G. Petersen. BOTTOM ROW H Wills, J. Kinnu, P. Pettee, J. Bellows, S. Menecs, M. Larson WITH POT AND PAN Many a person has paused to note the tempting odors of delicious food eminating from the cooking room after school. Upon the natural act of curiosity, we peeked in the door and got the surprise of our life—boys cooking! Upon inquiring, we found that the Boys' Cooking Club, sponsored by Miss Jessie Vaughn, meets every other Wednesday, after school. Any fellow who likes to cook is eligible for membership. For the fellows, the best way to a woman's heart is through his food, so they cooked candy, cookies, pie, cake, bar-b-cue, spaghetti, and other delicious delicacies. The boys work in pairs or singly, depending upon their audacity. President Jim Carnahan did a fine job as head chef. Vice-president Ken Ruthardt was chief dish and bottle-washer, and Secretary-treasurer Bill Holmes wrote down the recipes. WATCH THE BIRDIE! Don't open that door!!! The Camera Club is having a demonstration! Mr. Holt and Mr. Cleveland, the club advisors, are pointing out the do's and don’ts of good developing and printing, and explaining what could have been done incorrectly when no picture appears. The meetings are called to order by Val Claus, President, with Tom Dinges assisting as Vice-Pres- ident. Elmer Chessman, Secretary-treasurer, is busy taking the minutes, and Mary Ellen Pesch gathers ideas for the bulletin board which contains the winning snapshots of the contests sponsored by this organization. These contests are held for the purpose of stimulating the desire to take better pictures and to correct any faults the would-be photographers may have. They are open to the entire school and the competi- tion is always keen. UP TO DATE ON BOOKS OF LATE One new book donated to the high school library each year is one of the aims of the Book Club an organization of students who enjoy reading. Under the supervision of Miss Pearl Blackwell, meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at a member’s home. Roll call at the meetings is answered with the name of a book the member has read during the preced- ing month, and after a business meeting the members are entertained by a book review presented by a member or guest speaker. Some of the outstanding reviews included Miss Katharine Reuther's dis- cussion of Storm Over the Land by Sandburg, a talk by Dr. Russell of the Avery Coonley School about the process of publishing a book, and Hui-Lan Koo , by Madam W. Koo, wife of the Chinese minister to the United States, reviewed by Mrs. Charlotte Andersen. LIBRARIANS To serve students is the motto of the Library Club, an organization composed of students who in some way help keep the library running more smoothly. There are six members who work at the loan desk in 206, six who check out books in 208, and six in 307. Each member works one hour a day. During the morning there is also a student who opens the mail, one who clips and mounts material, and one who takes charge of the servicemen’s scrap-book. This scrap-book contains articles clipped from the Reporter, Journal, and the Chicago papers about Downers Grove boys who are in the armed forces. The club, sponsored by Miss Celia Natzke and Mrs. True Petersen, does not have regular meetings, but enjoys occasional parties. Last fall Miss Natzke entertained the club in her home, and in January members of the Library Club entertained the Book Club with a pot-luck at the home of Jean Bellows. 65 (Bi uh, amt fiugA The opportunity to apply their knowledge of biology was given to all members of the Biology Club, for they took trips to near-by points of interest and attended lectures pertaining to nature in addition to their class-room studies. Anyone enrolled in the Biology course is eligible to attend the monthly meetings which are presided over by Paul Rosen, president; Gerald McGrow, vice-president; and Shirley Moffett, secretary-treasurer. Realizing how much biology is needed in all fields today, Mr. Fred Daigh, faculty advisor, has endeavored to present the different aspects of this science to the Biology Club in an unusual and interesting manner. Dr. Kirby told the members about the teeth of man and animals at one meeting, and Reverend A. J. Pitman recounted whaling experiences in Newfoundland at another. Visits to a mink farm, the Field Museum, and the Biological Laboratories at Saint Procopius College with its stuffed birds and animals as well as the butterfly collections, bacteriological slides, and live alligators gave these future scientists and nature lovers the chance to explore and learn about biology first hand. A pet show was planned to take the place of the annual dog show so that parrots, cats, fish, turtles, and other animals might be included. In the spring a bird hike into the surrounding country was arranged, and the Biology Club moving picture made its annual appearance to raise money for activities and equipment. TOP ROW B. Clement, R. Flowers, E. Lyman, R. Seegmiller, M. Wendorf, P. Pettee, G. Johnson, H. Langrill, D. Day, M. Haupt, M. Schoerger, E. Conrad, N. Kairis. FOURTH ROW E. Sipchenko, M. Callan, J. Sommers, F. Kolnick, R. Mincher, W. Martishius, D. Muzik, K. Bastin, M. Yeater, B. Lauing. THIRD ROW R. Crubaugh, F. Miles, H. Cunot, F. Andrews, S. Sitterly, F. Venard, G. Hopkins, G. Lea, C. Schmidt, Mr. Daiqh. SECOND ROW J. Reideler, A. Berger, B. Fabian, B. Caldwell, E. King, D. Ray, D. Slansky, M. Larson. BOTTOM ROW R. Kosla, D. Rees, G. McGrow, P. Rosen, S. Moffett, P. Gerg, E. Clevenger, B. Gorecki, E. Shire. 66 jtsiapL IfacUi. J’Aolui Ten bathing boys winsomely attired in the latest feminine swim-suit styles produced roars of laughters at the annual G.R.-Hi-Y Funfest on February 19th. Miss Fred Kraft beautifully attired in a two piece powder blue bathing suit, wowed the spectators and was voted first place by the Belle of the Brawl and her two attendants who acted as judges. The judges were Patty Ford, Doris Hawk and Allene Nolan. The two organizations combined a Spanish Fiesta with the leap year theme for the dance. The time was split between dancing to music provided by the school music box, and audience participation contests. The latter included dart games, cards, and other table games. When the pie-eating contest was finally finished, Wally Ruff was hailed as victor. Most hilarious of games was a Truth or Consequences game, and, strangely enough, all the contestants missed their questions, maybe so they could take the consequence. Swami Ted Thompson and Uban- gi Dick Uphoff held sway at the fortune telling booth. Many of the males took great delight in showing the girls how they look during the other 366 days of the year as they appeared attired in skirts, sweaters, and rayon stockings. As the evening came to an end refreshments kept the people happy until 1 2 o’clock when the couples left, happily discussing the hilarious events of the evening. All this, for a greased pig. The winner is Fred Kraft second from left. Crowning the queen. This changing world. Miss America. 67 in March 1 2—Band Concert. March 1 4—T. B. Tests. March 24—Basketball Awards Assembly. March 25—Sectional Debate Tournament G.A.A. Spring Dance. March 30, 31—Operetta. April 6-12—Easter vacation. April 28—Awards Assembly. April 30—Band Concert. May 6—Prom. May 19—Senior Recognition. May 18, 19—Senior Play. May 21—Baccalaureate. May 22—Class Night. May 25—Graduation. May 26—School out. o CP W ‘‘ i w ’ = V V X h ) N f VVW ... FLOWERS, GRADUATION “JhsL Jtftck. tBnaJi hAl' CAST M'. Frednck Ritter Ronald Lynch Mr. Huxley Hossefrosse George Bleuel Mr. Spindler Tom Mitchell Mr. Ralph Twiller Don Hawkins Teddy Spearing Conrad Wurtz Mr. Stage Manager Jacques Wolfe Mrs. Paula Ritter Jean Naramore Mrs. J. Duro Pampinelli Mary Ellen Foley Mrs. Nelly Fell Mae Domanski Mrs. Florence McCrickett Jean Hacklander Mrs. Clara Sheppard Rita Parrish Jenny Barbara Clarke The house lights are dimmed, all is silent in waiting for the curtains to part on the senior production of the year, The Torch-bearers . This delightful comedy was acclaimed by all who saw it as an entertaining and memorable presentation, with plenty of laughs. The cast itself seemed to live every part from the very congenial Mr. Ritter to the weepy Mrs. Clara Sheppard . Mrs Pampinelli and her direction behind scenes at Horticultural Hall (alias Hutchy Kutchy) is one of the highlights that will live in the history of our class of 44. And the witty remarks of “Jenny , the Ritter’s house maid, brought forth more than one laugh from the audience. Let it be said that the second act was indeed the climax of Mrs. Ritter’s attempts for her future in acting, and that it could be understood why some men die when their wives go off on such a tangent. But there was a happy ending when dear Mrs. Ritter gave up her stage life for a peaceful home. Thank goodness for that too, or the play might really have been upset. Thus, the curtains closed on a performance everyone enjoyed and will remember. To seniors who participated in this production it was their farewell salute to dear old D.G.H.S. 70 CbinuaL fiepoit E. Ruthardt, Treas., L. Braley, V. Pres., J. Prescott, Pres.; E. Taylor, Sec. Uncertain times, pressures of war, faculty changes, and concentration of courses have made the year zip along at top speed. Once be- wildered freshmen, over-confident sophomores, and eager juniors were now hesitant seniors on the threshold of a new world. Somehpw the usual cocky glamor of beginning the senior year was missing. Many of the class were already gone—some called to service, others getting a short fling at college before their call to arms. No—things could not be normal. Yet, as the year began hearts were young and gay, ready to make the most of what was at hand. Football spirit was high with gratifying results—a lightweight co-championship and second place honors for the heavyweight team. The all-school play with an almost all-senior cast was a grand success. Then came the Carnival—one of the finest in many years. The Christmas program and the alumni game and dance filled December, and there were two wonderful weeks of vacation. Back to school, and semester exams found even the seniors a little worried. More boys left for service, leaving more perturbed girls (the score was now about two to one). Leap year offered its opportunities at the G.R.—Hi-Y party; boys in girls clothing provided much fun and enjoyment. March came in like a lamb, but roared on like a lion—Cauldron staff pulling towards the dead line—lines being counted for Quill and Scroll—boys enlisting in the air corp—the Army- Navy test on the 1 5th—senior play tryouts— the G.A.A. dance. Not a senior worried about leisure time activity. With Easter came the last six weeks of school. Just time for last minute touches to term papers— selection of giftatorians—caps and gowns— dates for prom and classnight—yes, all should be fine. But lumps in the throats of those once gay freshmen grew larger as prom, classnight, senior picnic, the last High Life, and Baccalaureate slipped past. Graduation came and went, but not without the longing hope that they could again be gay and carefree freshmen. 71 (flct A, oft. 19tyty Josephine Miriam Jean Aldrich Allen Anderson Joyce Lois John Andorf Andorf Andrzcjewsk: Robert Eleanor Mary Andrzejewski Barbier Barr Margo Sue Edward Bcngston Berry Biela Mary George Jeanne Blaida Bleuel Bohrnstedt S nioiA. JOSEPHINE ALDRICH Carnival 4, Dramatics 1, G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 2, G.A.A. Sports 1,2, 3,- G R. 1,2, 3, 4, High Life 4, Physical Science 4 Cosmopolitan type, who enjoys all activities. MIRIAM ALLEN Girls' A Cappella 2, A Cappclla 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, G.R. 1, 2, Operetta Cast 4 Punk to her friends, and they are many. JEAN ANDERSON “Jeanie and her melting smile urn! JOYCE ANDORF G.A.A 1, 2, 3. G.A.A, Sports 1, 2, 3, Cuts a rug as if she were born to dance. LOIS ANDORF G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, Carnival 1, Commercial 3 Poise and a friendly way with every one. JOHN ANDRZEJEWSKI Carl Schurz High School 1 Hobby everything and everybody! ROBERT ANDRZEJEWSKI Carl Schurz High School 1, H. Football 4, Track 3 Full of fun, and plenty of the three V’s . ELEANOR BARBIER Girls' A Cappella 1, 2, A Cappclla 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4,- G.A.A. 1, 2,- G.R. 1, 2, All-school play committee 4 Sardonic sense of humor that is highly amusing. MARY BARR A Cappella 4, Carnival 4,- G.R. 1,2,3, Physical Science 4 Vivacious red-head, spent time as Lab ass't. MARGO BENGSTON Camera 2, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, G.R. 1, 2 Works at defense plant after a day of school. SUE BERRY Biology 3, Book 3, 4, Pres. 4, Commercial 3, Dramatics 2, 3, 4 Pres. 4, G.A.A. 1,2„- G.R. 1,2,3, 4, - High Life 3, 4, Ed. 4, Library 3, Music 2, 3, 4, Pep 2, 3, Ouill and Scroll 4, Nat'l Honor Society 4 Studious, friendly, and a gorgeous girl. EDWARD BIELA Quiet, with a pleasant smile and a very good nature. MARY BLAIDA Biology 2, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Library 3 Says little, thinks a lot an ideal girl. GEORGE E. BLEUEL L Football 1, H Football 4, Carnival 4, Gymnastic 3, 4, High Life 3, Sr. Play 4 Another superman known as Mussolini. JEANNE BOHRNSTEDT All-school play committee 4 Jovial and full of fun, former Wisconsin girl. 72 HARRY BOLDEBUCK L. Football 1, H. Football 2, 3, 4, H. Basketball 2, 3, 4,- Track 1,2,3, 4, Tennis 1, Nat'l Schol. Ath. Soc. 2, 3, 4, D” Club 3, 4, School Council 4, Boldie is an all-around easy-going athlete. GLORIA BORMANN Lucy Flower High 1,- Biology 2; Commercial 4 Quiet, industrious and dependable. MAR.LYN BRADFIELD Seymour High 1, Girls' Glee Club 1; Girls' Cooking Club 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1 Seldom heard from but present when work is to be done. LORRAINE BRALEY Carnival 4, Pep 2, Sound effect all-school play 4,- Vice-Pres. se. class Jim (Lorraine) thinks the Navy is It . WILLIAM BRETZ Cross Country 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4; Nat'l Schol. Ath. Soc. 2, 3, 4, D Club 2, 3, 4 As fast as they come but oh so quiet! WILLIAM BROBERG Band 1,2, 3, 4, Tennis 1,2, 4, Carnival 4, Debate 3; Model 2, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, All- school play 4, Nat’l Honor Society 4, Radio 2 A handy man with a clarinet and sax. DOLORES BUCEK Biology 2, Book 3, Commercial 3, Debate 2, 3, Varsity debator 3, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3,- G.R. 1, 2,- High Life 1, 2,- Library 2,- Nat’l Honor Society 3, 4 Friendly, active, and a well-liked Miss ! JAMES CARNAHAN A Cappella 3, 4, Biology 2, - Boys Cooking 4, Pres.,- Camera 4,- Carnival 3, 4 All-school play 4, Operetta cast 4 Jim is well-known for his wit and voice. MARY CARPENTER Ferry Hall 1; Trinity High 2, Girls 'A Cappella 4, Carnival 4,- G.A.A. 3; G.A.A. Sports 3,- G.R. 3, 4 Mickey is small but noticeable. One of the Andrew Sisters . ELMER CHESSMAN Band 1,2, 3, 4, Boys' Cooking 3, - Tennis 2, 3, 4,- Camera 1,2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, Carnival 4, Cauldron 4, Debate 3,- High Life 3, 4, Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4, Treas. 2, Vice-Pres. 4, Cabinet Member 1, 3,- Model 1, 2, Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4, Physical Science 4,- All- school play 4; Radio 3 Well liked for his cooperative attitude. American History BARBARA CLARKE Tuscon Jr High, Arizona 1 A Cappella 3, 4, Carnival 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 2, 3 Leaders' Club 3,- G.A.A. Sports 2, 3,- G.R. 2, 3, 4 School Council 3,- Pep 3, Sec.,- Sr. Play 4 A smooth blonde with big blue eyes. VALENTINE CLAUS Band 1 2, 3, 4, D Club 1,2, 3, 4, Camera 1,2, 3, 4, Pres. 3, Carnival 3, 4, Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4, Debate 1, 2, 3, Gymnastic 1, 3, Hi-Y 1, 4 All-schocl play 2 3, 4, Pep 3, Pres. Famous originator of that last “FIGHT! ANNA CLEAR Sheridan County High School, Kansas 1 Should be an actress some day. JANET CLEMENT Belongs to the group of efficient and pleasant. SHIRLEY COLLANDER Dramatics 1, G.A.A. 2, 3, G.R. 1, 2 Always sean but rarely heard. Harry Boldebuck Gloria Bormann Marilyn Bradfield Lorraine Braley William Bretz William Broberg Dolores Bucek James Carnahan Mary Carpenter Elmer Chessman Barbara Clarke Val Claus Anna Clear Janet Clement Shirley Collander 73 Sociology Students MARIE CROWDER Biology 2, G.A A 1,2, 3, 4 G.R. 1,2, 3, 4; High Life 3, 4. Physical Science 4, Sec. Nat'l Honor Society 4 Marie did everything quietly and efficiently. JENE CUNNINGHAM Carnival 2, G.A.A 1,2, 3, 4 G.A.A Sports 1,2, 3, Leaders' Club 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4 A beautiful red-head with a lot of sparkle. JAMES DALTON Biology 2,- Gymnastic 3, 4 Hi-Y 4, Library 4 Jim has an easy drawl and ambition a plenty. WILLIAM DANIELS H. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Tennis 1,2, 3, Track 1 , Camera 1,2, 3, Debate 1,2, 3, Varsity Debater 3 An easy-going lad with a lot of ambition. MARGARET DAVIDSMEYER Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Carnival 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Cabinet 1,- Social Council 1 Woodie always has plenty of pep and friends. MARY DAVIS Quiet and shy and oh so lovely! MARY LOU DAVIS Steinmetz High 1, Girls' A Cappella 4, Biology 2, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 2, 3, 4,- G.R. 2, 3, 4 A small blonde with a lot of charm. JANELL DAY Biology 2,- Commercial 4, G.A.A. 1,2, 3, G.A.A. Sports 2, 3, 4,- G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Physical Science 4 Full of fun and energy is janell. JEAN DERR Girls' A Cappella 2, A Cappella 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4, Dramatics 1, G.A.A. 1, 2, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, G.R. 1, 2, 3,- G.R. Board 2; Orchestra 1 Dark Eyes was written for our Jeanie. SHIRLEY DIMMITT A Cappella 4, Biology 2, Book 4, Carnival 4, Commercial 3, 4, Pres. 4,- G.A.A. 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Library 1, Make-up committee all-school play 4 One of the ‘riendliest smiles in school. THOMAS DINGES Band 1,2, 3, 4 Biology 2, Boys' Cooking 3,- Camera 1,2, 3, 4. High Life 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 4, Physical Science 4, All- school play 3, Radio 3, H. Football 1, Track 3 Tom always had an important phone call to make. MAE DOMANSKI A Cappella 4, Carnival 4, G.R. 1. Sr. play 4, Nat'l Honor Society 4 Her face is her fortune. LORRAINE DOSKOCIL Biology 2 Quiet, with one of those melting smiles. KENNETH DOTY H. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. H Basket- ball 1,2, 3, 4, Track 1,- Tennis 1, D Club 2, 3, 4, Gymnastic 2 Another Doty, champion in everything athletic. SHIRLEE DOURLAIN Carnival 1 2, 3, 4, Debate club 2, G.R. 1, Cheerleader 1, 2 That cute pretzel dancer of the class. Marie Crowder Jene Cunningham James Dalton William Daniels Margaret Dovidsmeyer Mary Davis Mary Lou Davis Janell Day Jean Derr Shirley Dimmitt Thomas Dinges Mae Domanski Lorraine Doskocil Kenneth Doty Shirlee Dourlain 74 Ssm iA. SHIRLEY DUCAY Carnival 1, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 4,- G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep 2, 3 -“Quecnie” belongs to the blonde group. CLAUDINE DUCK Carnival 4, Cauldron Lit. Ed. 4; Music 2, 3, 4, Pres. 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Trojan 3, 4. High Life 3; Sr. play prompter 4, Nat‘1. Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4 Musically inclined and a top worker. RICHARD DUNCAN Biology 2, 3,- Boys’ Cooking 3; Track 3; Tennis 3; Carnival 3, 4,- Gymnastic 1,2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Radio 1 A red-headed clown and dancing master. BLANCHE DVORAK Girls’ A Cappella 4 Biology 2; Dramatics 1; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,- G.A.A. Sports 1,2,3 She could really pitch a baseball. ELIZABETH EDWARDS Girls' A Cappella 3,- A Cappella 4,- Art 2,- Carnival 4,- Cauldron 4,- Dramatics 3, 4, G.A.A 1,2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 G. R. 1,2, 3, 4; High Life 4,- Library 1,- Pep 2, Prompter all-school play 4, Leaders Club 2, 3, 4 Wit and beauty are Eddie’s real charms. ALBERT EVANS The fellow with the big smile for everyone. JAY E. FARR, JR. Band, 2, 3, 4,- Boys’ Cooking 4,- H. Football 4, Cross Country 3,- Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4— Fuzzy is that sleepy-time guy. SHIRLEY FERNEDING Lyons Township 1,2, G.A.A 3, 4,- Leaders Club 3, 4, Pres. 4, G.A.A. Sports 3, 4 The girl from LaGrange with all that poise. MARILYN FIERCE Make-up committee all-school play 4 She likes a good time but don’t we all? JOSEPH FLORlAN Joe is very well acquainted with pink slips. MARY ELLEN FOLEY Carnival 4, Dramatics 1, 2,- G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, G.A.A Sports 1, 2, 3, G.R , I. 2, 3, 4, Pep 2, 3,- Sr. play 4 Another Andrew sister. JEANETTE FORREST One of those pleasant people we all like. HELEN FRYE A Cappella 3, 4,- Art 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gymnastic 1; Library 1, Make-up committee all school play 4 A senior with a man and that’s for sure. BETTY GERLACH Girls’ A Cappella 4 Art 2, 3, Commercial 4, Sec.,- G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4 Tall, blonde, and cheery that’s Betty. MARY ALICE GODSHALK A Cappella 3, 4, Girls' A Cappella 2; Carnival 3, 4,- G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Frosh Rep. 1,- Leaders Club 1,2,- G.A.A. Sports 1,2, 3,- 4, - G.R. 2, 3, 4,- Gymnastic 3,- School Council 4 Nicknamed Boots but is tops to us. (JlaAA, jof 7944 Shirley Claudine Richard Ducay Duck Duncan Blanche Elizabeth Albert Dvorak Edwards Evans Jay Shirley Marilyn Farr Ferneding Fierce Joseph Mary Ellen Jeanette Florian Foley Forrest Helen Betty Mary Alice Frye Gerlach Godshalk 75 QLolMu o . l%lf Robert Martha Vernon Greene Griffin Gross Shirley Richard John Grosso Grotefeld Guamaccia Joseph Jean John Guamaccia Hacklander Hacklander Richard Ramsay Zora Hackleman Hall Hartzler Doris Donald Jean Hawk Hawkins Haws ROBERT GREENE A Cappella 4, Band 1,2,- Carnival 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 3 Quiet Bob is musically minded. MARTHA GRIFFIN Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Biology 2, Carnival 1, G.R. 1, Music 1,2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1,2, 3, 4 We will recall Martha and her flute. VERNON GROSS Gymnastic 1, 2, 3, Biology 2 A joker with an interest in anything nautical. SHIRLEY GROSSO Carnival decorations 3, 4 That girl with the extra fine sense of humor. RICHARD GROTEFELD H. Football 2, Stage Crew 1.2, 3, 4, Manager 3, 4 Mr. Levereni's assistant and manager of the stage crew. JOHN GUARNACCIA Never gave the girls a fling, but has his ways! JOSEPH GUARNACCIA An easy going lad who does war work after school. JEAN HACKLANDER Carnival 4, Debate 2, 3,- G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Pres. 4, Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3, G.A.A. Sports 1,2, 3, 4, G.R 1, 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman 2, Gymnastic 2, 3, Nat'l. Honor Society 3, 4, Biology 3, Vice-Pres.,- Sr. play 4 The blonde bomb- shell who's always full of fun. JOHN HACKLANDER Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 2, Debate 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 3, Track 1,- L. Basketball 2, 3,- Student Council 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 3,- Gymnastic 2,- Golf 2, Nat'l. Honor Society 3, 4, All-school play 2, 3,- Carnival 2 Quiet and reserved. Another coming Doc. RICHARD HACKLEMAN Band 1, 2, 3, Hi-Y 1, Biology 3 A jitterbug deluxe who enjoys a good time. RAMSAY HALL Book 1,2, Debate 2, High Life 2, Model 2, 3, Radio 3, Trojan 2 The originator of those $64 words. ZORA HARTZLER A Cappella 3, 4, Girls' A Cappella 2,- Carnival 3, 4, Cauldron 4, Debate 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4, Dramatics 1,- G.A A. 2, 3,- G.A.A. Sports 2, 3,- G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, High Life 3, 4, Nat’l Honor Society 3, 4, Physical Science 4, Radio 3, Sec., School Council 1Pep 2,- Operetta cast 4, Make-up committee all- school play 4, Biology 3 Top debator and an all- around good sport. DORIS HAWK A Cappella 3, 4, Carnival 2, 3, 4, Cauldron 4, Dramatics 1,- G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Point Chairman 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, G.R 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep 2, 3,- Make-up com- mittee all-school play 4, Nat'l Honor Society 4 Life puzzles Dor-Mae. but she’s so nice. DONALD HAWKINS A Cappella 3, L. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, L. Basketball 4, Track 3, D Club 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Operetta cast 3,- Sr. play 4 A blond joker who has an eye for the women. JEAN HAWS G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1.2, 3, 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3 Admired by all her friends, enjoys skating. 76 WILLIAM HAYES Band 1, 2, 3, Golf 1, Gymnastic 2, Model 1; Biology 2 An unpredictable lad with many ideas. EILEEN HEBERLING Girls’ A Cappella 4, Art 1,2,3, G.A.A. 2, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4. Gymnastic 4 A sweet girl who thinks men look best in navy blue. MARIE HEIBERGER G.R. 1, 2, 3, Biology 2 A swell girl who knows how to get her man. FLORENCE HISCHER G.A.A 3, G.A.A. Sports 3, G.R. 1, 2, 3 Flo” is quiet but popular among her many friends. DOROTHY HITZKE G.R. 1, 2 Enjoys both roller skating and dancing. MARY ELLEN HOFFERT Commercial 4, Dramatics 1, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. Sports 1, 2,3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, All-school play 1; Pep club 2, Biology 2 Likes bike riding and plans to major in music. WILLIAM HOFFMAN Hi-Y 3, Physical Science 4 A brain and a joker combined likes chemistry. DORIS HOLLE Carnival 4, Cauldron 4, Dramatics 1; G.A.A. 12, 3, 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4. High Life 4, Trojan 2, 3,- Pep 2, Biology 2 A beautiful girl with a grand sense of humor. BETTY HOPKINS Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Camera 1, 2,- Carnival 1,- G.R. 1, Gymnastic 3 A swell red-head with no bad temper. JEAN HORNBERGER A Cappella 3, 4,- Girls' A Cappella 2,- Carnival 2, 3, 4,- G.A.A. 1,2,3, 4,- G.A.A. Sports 2, 3, 4,- Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Board 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, Social Chairman 2, 4- The glamour girl right out of Madamoiselle. Will It Blow Up’ ROBERT HOWLAND L. Football 1, H. Football 2, 3, 4, H. Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Track 1,2, 3, 4, Nat'l Schol.,- Ath. Soc. 2, 3, 4, D Club 1,2. 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4, Cauldron 4,- Pres, of Jr. Class, Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4 The fella who shakes the earth with his mere presence. WILMA HUSZAR Girls' A Cappella 3, 4 That quiet, sweet, Breen's Fifth Avenue girl. BETTE IRWIN G.A.A 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4 Tall, dark, and handsome plus. JOHN JELINEK A Cappella 4, Carnival 4, Biology 3 The kid with the subtle sense of humor. BETTY JOHNSON Music 1, G.R. 1 Betty's the kind of girl we all admire dependable William Hayes Eileen Heberling Marie Heiberger Florence Hischer Dorothy Hitzke Mary Ellen Hoffert William Hoffman Doris Holle Betty Hopkins Jean Hornberger Robert Howland Wilma Huszar Betty Irwin John Jelinek Betty Johnson 77 Discussing the Manpower Shortage LESLIE JONES Naperville High 1, 2, 3, Band 4, Book 2; Camera 1; Golf 2, 3, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, Aero- nautic club 3 The first C.A.P. uniform in school - quite sharp. RICHARD JORDAN Ouiet, but with plans and ideas of his own. EDNA KAIL Music 3 She loves the world and everyone admires her for it. ROBERT KAKUSKA H. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, H. Basketball 1,2, Cross Country 1,2, Golf 1,2, D Club 2, 3, 4,- Gymnastic 2, 3, Model 1, 2 The guy who kinda likes his biege car why not ? MILDRED KELLER A Cappella 4, Girls’ A Coppola 3, Band 1; Carnival 4, G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4. G.A.A Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R 1. 2, 3, 4, Pop 2, Dramatics 2 Biology 2 A sophisticated girl with a fad craze. PATRICIA KELLY Cauldron 4, Dramatics 1, 2- G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R'. 1.2, 3, 4, High Life 2, 3, 4; All-school play 4, Pep 2,- Biology 2, Vice-Pres., Nat’l Honor Society 4 Small dark, with a sparkling personality That’s Pat. JOAN KING Art 3, Carnival 1, 2, 3, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls’ A Cappella 3,- Biology 2 A natural kidder with plenty of laughs. WILLIAM KOEHLER Boys’ Chorus 2, 3 Rather quiet around the girls, but a nice fellow. SHlRLEE KOLAR Art 3,- Camera 2,- G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Pep 2, lr. Journalism 3, Biology 2 Seen, but rarely heard. Warm Smile. ROBERT C. KOLLER Art 3,- Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4, Manager 3,- Carnival 4, Hi-Y 1 Bob has a smile for everyone. JEANNE KOLZOW Dramatics 1, 2,- G.A.A. 1 2 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1,2, 3, 4,- Leaders Club 4,- OR 1.2, 3, 4, High Life 2,- Pep 2 Ouite a sportswoman. Carefree and friendly. JOSEPH KONCEL A Cappella 4 Tall, dark, and handsome with a personality. ANN KOSTUR -Commercial 3, 4, Debate 2,- Dra- matics 1, 2,- G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,- G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3,- G.R. 1, 2, Library 2, 3, Vice-Pres 3; Jr. Journalism 3; Biology 2, Nat’l Honor Society 4 A demon on the typewriter. DONALD KOURI L. Football 1, H. Football 2, 3, 4. H Basketball 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3, D” Club 3, 4 Uncle Sam has another Navy lad. ETHEL KRAFT Art 4, Cauldron 4, Commercial 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3 4, Pep 2, All-school play committee 4, Nat l Honor Society 4 Efficiency is her motto. Beautiful hair! Leslie Jones Richard Jordan Edna Kail Robert Kakuska Mildred Keller Patricia Kelly Joan Kina William Koehler Shirley Kolar Robert Koller Jeanne Kolzow Joseph Koncel Ann Kostur Donald Kouri Ethel Kraft 78 Qlateu 19W Ssmhfidu GERTRUDE KRAUS La Grange 1 Nothing was too much (or this little lady. ROBERT KUBIS L. Football 1,2, 3, 4, L. Basketball 3, 4,- Track 1,2, 3,- Nat'l Schol. Ath. Soc. 3, 4,- D Club 3, 4,- Cauldron 4, Jr. Class Treas.; High Life 4,- School Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4,- Nat'l Honor Society 4— Had more fun in sports than anybody. MARION KUNGLE-G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music 2, 3, Orchestra 2, 3, 4,- Biology 2 Another of the quiet sort, but top worker. EDMUND KUZIEMKA Ed was good and steady in any job. HARRY LAMAN L. Football 2, 3, 4, L. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 3, D Club 3, 4 What a man! Took to sports and women. BERNICE LARSON Biology 2, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, G.R. 1, 2, 3,- Gymnastic 2, 3 An ambitious little Junior Miss on her way up. WAYNE LARSON Band 1,2, 3, 4,- Tennis 2,- Camera 3; Gymnastic 2, 3, 4,- Physical Science 4, Pres. 4, Radio 1, 2, 3, Pres. 3—This fellow is a future radio man. Studious. BEATRICE LA VOlE— Camera 2,- Sec.,- G.A.A. 1, 2 G.R. 1 Library 1, Music 2, 3,- Orchestra 2, 3,- Biology 2 Quiet voice, small and very nice! MARJORIE LISKA A Cappella 4,- Girls' A Cappella 2, 3,- Carnival 2, 4, Dramatics 1, 3, 4,- G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Social Chairman 4,- G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Financial Chairman 2,- Pep 2, 3 Margie” is another beautiful Liska. WARREN LITTLEFORD H. Football 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4,- D” Club 3, 4 A football player with those propelling arms. LORRAINE LIVERNASH Camera 3,- Dramatics 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; G.R. 1,2, 3, 4,- Pep 2; Biology 2 The girl with the quiet but bright manner. DOROTHY LORENZ G.R. 1, 2, 3, Pep 2 Small, dark, and very pretty is Dot”. RONALD LYNCH L. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4, L. Basket- ball 1,2, 3, 4, Co-Capt.,- Track 1, 3; D” Club 3, 4, Pres. 4, Sr. play 4 The hit of the B-ball floor and the G.R. Hi-Y Dance. HOWARD MANN Band 1, 2, L. Football 2, 3, 4, L. Basketball 1,- Track 2, 3, 4,- D” Club 2, 3,- Stage Crew 2, 3, 4 The smoothie” of the senior stage crew. GEORGE McGRAW Band 1, 2, 3, 4- Carnival 4,- Cauldron 4,- Model 1,- Physical Science 4, All-school play 4,- Nat'l Honor Society 4 The Brainy humorist ??? of the Sen ior Class. Gertrude Robert Marion Kraus Kubis Kungle Edmund Harry Bernice Kuziemka Laman Larson Wayne Beatrice Marjorie Larson La Voie Liska Warren Lorraine Dorothy Littleford Livernash Lorenz Ronald Howard George Lynch Mann McGraw 79 CloAA. 1%lf H°'mo Elmcr Cynthia McLaughlin Meari Middleton Donald Thomas Floyd Mitchell Mitchell Mizner John Shirley Charles Mochel Moffett Mrkvicka Edris Elizabeth Joyce MVe,s Naden Naniga Jean Lorraine Shirley Noramore Nelson Norris Jean Lorraine Shirley Noramore Nelson Norris Sslni ihu NORMA McLAUGHLIN A Cappella 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4, Cauldron 4, Debate 1,2, 3; Dramatics 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; G.A.A. Sports 1,2,- Leaders Club 2; G.R. 1,2, 3,- High Life 3, 4, Biology 2, Quill and Scroll 4 That witty and intelligent member of our staff. ELMER MEARS Band 3, 4, Golf 2, The big Brute'' of our class he looks so tough!!1 CYNTHIA MIDDLETON Art 4, Dramatics 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A Sports 1, 2. 3, 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Physical Science 4, Pep 3 That cute glamour girl. DONALD MITCHELL A Cappella 3,- H. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Carnival 3. Operetta cast 2,- School Council 3 The clever chemistry student tall guy! THOMAS MITCHELL St. Cecelia H. S., New Jersey 1; Carnival 4, A Cappella 4, H. Football 3, Dramatics 4, Gymnastic 1, 2, All-school play 2,- School Council 4, Sr. play 4 The personality boy of our class full of fun. FLOYD MIZNER L. Football 1,2, 3, 4. L. Basketball 3; Track 1, 2, 3, Golf 1, 2, 3, D Club 3, 4, Hi-Y 4, Music 1, 2, Orchestra 1,2,3 He runs his own inter- ference. JOHN MOCHEL L. Football 2, 3, 4, L. Basketball 1.2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, Nat'l Schol. Ath. Soc. 2, 3, 4, D” C!ub 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4, Hi-Y 2, 3,- Nat’l Honor Society 3, 4 That good-looking, athletic, senior smoothie!!! SHIRLEY MOFFETT A Cappella 4, Girls' A Cap- pella 3, Carnival 4, Dramatics 2, 3,- G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 3, 4, G.R 1, 2, 3, 4. Biology 4, Sec.-Treas. The girl with wit and humor. CHARLES MRKVICKA A Cappella 4,- H. Basketball 1, 2, Carnival 2, 3, High Life 3, School Council 1 That sheikish casanova who's so bashful. EDRIS MYERS Girls' A Cappella 2, 3,- Carnival 2, 4, Cauldron 4, Debate 3, Dramatics 1, 3, 4,- G.A.A. 1.2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1,2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 2, Treas. 4, Pep 2 3,- Make- up committee all-school play 4, Nat'l Honor Society 4 The girl with the sophisticated poise and pleasant smile ELIZABETH NADEN A Cappella 4 Journalism was really gay with Bet. JOYCE NANIGA Girls’ A Cappella 4. Art 4, Pres., Dramatics 1, 2, 3, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,- G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4 Library 2, 3, Pep 2, Biology 3 Glamour in a quiet and nice way. JEAN NAR AMORE A Cappella 3, 4, Girls’ A Cappella 2,- Band 2, 3, 4, Carnival 1,2, 3, 4, Cauldron 4, Dramatics 2, 3,- G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Financial Chair- man 4, Social Chairman 3, Leaders Club 2, 3, 4,- G.A.A. Sports 1,2, 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Gymnastic 2,- Music 1, Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4. Quill and Scroll 4, Physical Science 4, Pep 1, 2, 3,- Operetta cast 4, Sr. play 4 Jeannie is all for sports and dancing. LORRAINE NELSON G.R 1 An outstanding busi- ness student with life. SHIRLEY ANN NORRIS Austin High 1, A Cap- pella 3, 4, Art 1,2, 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4, Dramatics 4,- G.A.A. 2, 3,- G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Gymnastic 3— A quiet miss with beautiful eyes. 80 LAVERNE OLSON Art 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Biology 2— Tex was an asset to the senior girls. JANE OSBURN Carnival 4, Dramatics 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Make-Up club 2, 3 A leader in everything, with radio on her mind. RITA PARRISH Girls’ A Cappella 3, Carnival 1, 4, Jr. Class Sec.,- Dramatics 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,- G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 2, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4, High Life 3, 4, Feature Ed. 4, Music 1,- Nat’l Honor Society 3, 4, All-school play 2, 3, Ass't Director 4, School Council 4, Quill and Scroll; D.A.R. Award 4, Sr. Play 4 An efficient worker,- the third Andrew sister. DESSIE LOU PATTERSON The most pleasant per- sonality in school. DOROTHY PEPICH Girls' A Cappella 2,- G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep 2 A capable seamstress and a top cook. ARTHUR PERRY Boys’ Cooking 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Radio 3, Track 2, 3, Camera 1 The Army got a good natured fellow. FLORENCE PERRY Cauldron 4,- Commercial 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R 1,2, 3, 4, High Life 3, 4, Physical Science 4, Pep 2, Biology 2,- Nat'l Honor Society 4 Not too talkative but on top in the classroom. PAUL PETRIE A Cappella 3,- Gymnastic 2, All- school play 3,- School Council 2,- Stage Crew 1,2, 3, 4 If anyone wants anything, ask Pete. EDITH PETSCHKE A hard working office girl with ideas. BARBARA PHELPS A Cappella 3,- Girls’ A Cappella 2, - Carnival 1,2, 3, 4, Cauldron 4,- G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Fr. Representative 1, Financial Board 2, Vice-Pres. 3, Financial Chairman 4,- G.A.A. Sports 1,2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 2, 3, 4,- G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Nat’l Honor Society 3, 4 A hot shot in sports. 1 V College Night RAY PIEROBON A Cappella 3,- Band 1, 2, Tennis 1,2, 3,- Track 2, 3,- Carnival 2, 3, D Club 2, 3,- Debate 1,- Hi-Y 1, 2, 3 A flying cadet deep in the heart of Texas. ARTHUR PIPPENGER School Council 1 This fella is going places fast. DORIS PLUMB Pep club 2 Sweet miss with quiet ways. RICHARD PLUMB Band 1, 2, 3, 4, L. Basketball 4, Radio 3 Richie made band a lot of fun with his humor. JOHN PRESCOTT L. Football 1, 2, H. Football 3, 4, L. Basketball 1,2; H. Basketball 3, 4, Track 1,2, 3, 4, Nat’l Schol. Ath. Soc. 2, 3, 4, D Club 2, 3, 4, Jr. Class Vice-Pres., High Life 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, br. Class Pres.,- Nat’l Honor Society 4, Quill and Scroll Tops in everything, including sports. Our President. Laverne Olson Jane Osburn Rita Parrish Dessie Lou Patterson Dorothy Pepich Arthur Perry Florence Perry Paul Petrie Edith Petschke Barbara Phelps Ray Pierobon Arthur Pippenger Doris Plumb Richard Plumb John Prescott 81 Aptitude Tests KENNETH PULLEN Quiet and quite a chem student. Ambitious. ROBERT QUINCY Band 1, 2, 3, Hi-Y 3,- Tennis 1, Gymnastic 2, 3 “Quin is waiting the Navy Air Corp call. SHIRLEY REDD Carnival 4, Dramatics 2,- G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Financial Board 2,- G.A.A. Sports 1,2, 3, 4 G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, High Life 4, Pep 2, Biology 2 A worker in school and out. BEVERLY REYNOLDS Girls’ A Cappella 3, Art 3, Pres., G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 2, 3, 4,- G.R. 2, 3, 4 A true blonde with that certain thing. PAUL ROSEN “D Club 3, 4, Camera 1,2, Cauldron Ed. 4, Debate 2, 3, 4, Varsity Debotor 3, 4,- High Life 2, 3, 4, Troian 3,- H. Football Manager 2, 3,- Biology 4, Pres.; Nat’l Schol. Ath. Soc. 4, Nat'l Honor Society 4, Quill and Scroll 4 This year’s Cauldron editor. Nice to work with. WALTER RUFF -L. Football 3, 4, ”D” Club 3, 4 Scrappy football man. Takes life easy. RUTH RURUP G.R. 1,- Biology 2 “Ruthie can melt anyone with that smile. EDWARD RUTHARDT A Cappella 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4, Gymnastic 1, 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Operetta cast 3, All-school play 4, Sr. Class Treas. Alaska bound is Eddie with his secretary. JANE RYDEN Carnival 4, Cauldron 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, Blue Circle Ed. 4, Financial Board 3, High Life 3, 4, School Council 3, Trojan 2, Biology 3, Nat'l Honor Society 4, Quill and Scroll 4 Active in most everything is our Janie. DOROTHY SAMPSON Evanston High 2, Biology 2 Very small but also with that certain thing. DONALD SCHAFFNER Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Boys’ Cooking 4, Camera 3, 4, Carnival 2, Gymnastic 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 4, Tennis 1 Tooted a very lively trombone. GLORIA SCHMIDT A Cappella 3, 4, Girls' A Cappella 2, Carnival 3, 4, Dramatics 4,- G.A.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. Sports 2, 3,- G.R. 2, 3, 4,- Operetta cast 3, 4, Pep 2, 3, Property committee all-school play 3 A lovely miss with music in her walk and talk. ELISE SCHRIEBER Girls’ A Cappella 3, Debate 3, Dramatics 3,- G.R. 3, Orchestra 1, Trojan 3,- Biology 3 Really a student and as friendly as can be. LOISSCHROEDER G.A.A. 1 2, 3,4, G.R. 1,2, 3,4, Pep 2 Quiet and happy-go-lucky is Lois. JOSEPH SHAFFER H. Football 3, 4, Carnival 4, School Council 3,- Gymnastic 2, 3, 4 “Charles Atlas can do everything. Kenneth Pullen Robert Ouincy Shirley Redd Beverly Reynolds Paul Rosen Walter Ruff Ruth Rurup Edward Ruthardt Jane Ryden Dorothy Sampson Donald Schaffner Gloria Schmidt Elise Schreiber Lois Schroeder Joseph Shaffer 82 QLabu u o£. VERA JEANNE SLACK A Cappella 3, 4, Girls A Cappella 2,- Carnival 3, 4,- G.A. A. 1,2, 3, 4,- G.A. A. Sports 1,2, 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, High Life 4, Physical Science 4,- Quill and Scroll 4 Nothing bothers Vera. And what a worker! JOYCE SLAMA G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Pep 2,- Jr. Journalism 3, Biology 2 Enjoys everything and has one of those smiles. ELIZABETH SMITH G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4,- G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Pep 2,- Biology 2 Life is always fun to Betty. Sports enthusiast. DLORAH SMITH G.R. 1, 2; Music 1, 2,- Orchestra 1, 2; Biology 2 Roller skating and sports are always on Smithy’s mind. RAYMOND SMITH Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys’ Cooking 3, - Carnival 3,- Hi-Y 4,- Music 1,2, 4, Orchestra 1,2, 3 Bass player with style and a way with women. BETTY SPURNEY G.R. 1, 2, 3 -My favorite soda- jerk. Friendly? Yes sir! PEARL STEADMAN -Girls’ A Cappella 4— Steady is another sportswoman. Awfully nice! DOROTHY STERKA Biology 2 Fun and work com- bine in Dot's life. DOROTHY STRIKER Biology 2 A top office worker who is very efficient. MARJORIE STRIKER Biology 2 Marge is quiet and reserved, yet enjoys the gay things too. BERNADINE SWANSON G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4,- G. A. A. Sports 1,2, 3, 4,- G.R. 1,2,3, 4,- School Council 2 Sports and hockey keep Bernie busy. Top student. EDITH TAYLOR Parker High 1, 2,- Cheer Leader 1,- G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Sec. 1; G.A.A. Sports 1, 2,- G.R. 4, - Library 1 2; Sr. Class Sec. Secretary of the class, in charge of the Treasurer. HELEN THOMAN G.R. 1, 2, 3 To be a secretary is her ambition. ANITA THOMPSON A Cappella 3, 4, Carnival 3, 4, Commercial 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4,- G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4, High Life 4; School Council 1, 4,- Pep 2, 3,- Nat'l Honor Society 4 Smooth, dark hair,- honor roll student. THOMAS THRAWL Cross Country Manager 2, 3, 4, Track 2,- Carnival 4,- Stage Crew 4 A way with girls, now a Marine. EILEEN SIEBERT Biology 1,- Debate 1,- Dramatics 1; G.R. 1,2, 3 Sweet little miss who finished at Oak Park (No Picture ). CHARLES TROUT Cross Country 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3; D” Club 3, 4,- Gymnastic Club 1,2, 3 An early bird in everything was Chuck. (No Picture.) Vera Jeanne Slack Dlorah Smith Pearl Steadman Marjorie Striker Helen Thoman Joyce Slama Raymond Smith Dorothy Sterka Bernadine Swanson Anita Thompson Elizabeth Smith Betty Spurney Dorothy Striker Edith Taylor Thomas Thrawl 83 CloMu J9M Kenneth Lorraine Newton Timke Treonis True Dick Louise Marie Tuttle Ullrich Van Dorpe William Violet Donald Vial Vokoun Vorreyer Theodore Mauriene Werner Wagenknecht Ward Weight Robert Bette Jeanne Kenneth Welch Wells Wendt S nufiA, KENNETH TIMKE Hi-Y 1, Radio 3 Ken is quiet but a grand fellow. LORRAINE TREONIS Commercial 4, G.R 1,2, 3, 4, High Life 3, 4 With Lorraine's help High Life is successful. NEWTON TRUE Band 4, Carnival 4, Hi-Y 4 Always kept his car clean and had a way with a soph- omore. DICK TUTTLE A Cappella 3, 4. Carnival 3, 4; Hi-Y 1; Biology 2 ‘‘Blondie” who would die for a woman. LOUISE ULLRICH A Cappella 4, Carnival 2, 3, 4 G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4. Biology 2 Whose voice was heard in the operetta. MARIE VAN DORPE Carnival 4, Dramatics 2, 3, 4 Biology 2 Quiet miss, who's hobby is sewing. WILLIAM VIAL H. Football 2, 3, 4; 'D Club 2, 4, H. Basketball Manager 2, 4 An enthusiastic football player. VIOLET VOKOUN Band 1, 2, Commercial 4, G. A.A 1,2, 3, 4, G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Biology 2 Steady gal, liked by everyone DONALD VORREYER Radio 3, Gymnastic 3, I'll take medicine any day is Dr. Don's theme. THEODORE WAGENKNECHT L. Football 1, 2 H. Football 3, Tennis 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, D Club 2, 3, Hi-Y 1,2, 3, Sec. 3; Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4, Nat'l Schol. Ath. boc 2; Student Council 1,2, 3, bee 2, Vice-Pres. 3 An athlete, scholar, and coming doctor is Ted. MAURIENE WARD Frankford Community High 1, Hinsdale Township 2,- G.A.A. 3, 4, G.R. 4, Pep 2 Smooth, coy, blond. Admired by senior boys. WERNER WEIGHT Waller High, Chicago 1, Boys' Cooking 4, Carnival 4 He left for the Navy after he graduated at the end of the first semester. ROBERT WELCH Boys' Cooking 3, Hi-Y 1, Model I. 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 2, 3 Chemistry was always gayer with Bob. BETTY JEANNE WELLS A Cappella 3, 4. Girls' A Cappella 2; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, Leaders Club 4,- G.R. 1,2, 3, 4, Pep 2, 3,- Operetta cast 4. Nat'l Honor Society 4 This very lovely brunette could really sing. KENNETH WENDT Always has a grin for everyone Wants to farm 84 DOUGLAS WILLIAMSON Tennis 1, 2, Golf 1, 2, 3, 4, D Club 3, 4, Carnival 4, Gymnastic 1, 2, 3, 4,- Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Physical Science 4, Radio 3, Biology 2 Another brain child in chemistry. Quite a gymnast. PHOEBE WILLIS Girls’ A Cappella 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. Sports 1, 2, 3; G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4; School Council 2; Biology 2, Sec-Treas. More fun to be with than a Bob Hope show. GENEVIEVE WILLS Girls' A Cappella 3, 4, G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Sports 3, 4,- G.R. 3, 4 An up and coming nurse. Warm smile. DONALD WILSON H. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, H. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, Nat’l Schol. Ath. Soc. 2, 3, 4, D” Club 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4, Boys’ Chorus 1, 2 This fellow is quite an athlete. DOLORES WITTKOWSKI Art 1, G.R. 1, 2, Music 1, 2, 3,- Orchestra 1,2, 3 Just full of fun is Dolores’ best description. HARRY WITMER Cross Country 2, 3, 4, Track 4, Gymnastic 1 A slow drawl and an easy smile always ready. EARL WITTY Track 2, 3, 4 Ideas aplenty Top- notch fella. ANNA WOHEAD -A super-typist with plenty of ambition. DAVID WOLFE A Cappella 2, 3. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Cooking 3, 4, Pres. 4, L. Football 1, 2, 3, Tennis Manager 3; D Club 3, 4, Carnival 1,2, 3, 4, Cauldron 4, Dramatics 1,- Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4, Pres. 2, 4, Cabinet 3; Operetta cast 2, 3, 4, All-school play 1, 4, School Council 3,- Trojan 2,- Biology 2 Always a new woman to follow. Good for plenty of fun. JACQUES WOLFE Art 4, Track 3,- Dramatics 4, All-school play 4,- Sr. play 4 Called everyone Honey. (Except the boys). DOROTHY WOODARD Art 2, Cauldron 4,- Com- mercial 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 3, 4, G.A.A. 1,- G.A.A. 1; G.R. 2, 3, 4, Trojan 3; Nat’l Honor Society 4 What a worker! Also what a smile!! Any Bonds Today? FRANCES WOODWARD G.R. 1, 2, 3, 4. Biology 2 Fran was quiet, but also had that remark to make. CONRAD WURTZ Boys' Cooking 3, 4, Debate 3, Gymnastic 3, 4, Pres. 4, High Life 3, 4, Ass t Ed. 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Cabinet 4, Physical Science 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Radio 3, School Council 3, 4. Carnival 4; Camera 2, 3, 4; Sr. play 4, Biology 2, Nat'l Honor Society 4, Quill and Scroll 4 Connie” has a lot of energy and ambition. JOSEPH BRETTNER Art 1, Biology 3; Carnival 2, Debate 3; School Council 1,2,- Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 3, Nat’l Honor Society 3, 4 A fluent linguist who knew when and what to say. (No picture). HELEN FORTELKA Hyde Park High School 1, 2, Carnival 3, High Life 3; G.A.A. 3 She could really tickle those ivories. (No picture). Douglas Williamson Phoebe Willis Genevieve Wills Donald Wilson Dolores Wittkowski Harry Witmer Earl Witty Anna Wohead David Wolfe Jacques Wolfe Dorothy Woodard Frances Woodward Conrad Wurtz 85 dfjmsA. diolL One year ago we placed upon our Honor Roll the names of Harold Frazier, Robert Jones, Jack Lyons, Richard Mansfield, Kenneth Pearson, Arthur Toft, and Bernard Weir. Today we add the following names to that list: ARTHUR MASELY—He was a quiet, reserved lad who found in each task a challenge. His ap- proach to new issues was guided by those principles of life which make men strong. VINCENT MONDELLO—He was a courteous and conscientious individual. He had learned early in life the value of a smile in meeting issues large or small. FRANCIS SCHRANK—With determination, understanding, and patience, he achieved his objectives in life. In sports and in music he found a satisfaction and joy that he passed on to others. GEORGE P. WARNER—Through music he found a means of expressing his interests and desires. His school and home training had taught him to appreciate the finer arts. He was sincere and de- termined in all of his efforts. CHARLES BROWN—He enjoyed every minute of each day. Life to him was a challenge. Friend- liness and understanding permeated his efforts. HAROLD ANDRES—He was a quiet, sincere individual who won the confidence of others. He was proud of his school and always stood ready to do his part. As we salute those who are missing in action, may our faith in the Master which helps us to endure all things, comfort us. The courage, high purpose, and loyalty of Clifford Campbell, Edward Sievers, Theodore Malacha, and Robert Stull, will keep that faith strong. Words alone can not express the deep respect and honor we hold for the boys who have made the supreme sacrifice or are missing in action. Only our personal sacrifices in winning the war and the peace can in a sense show our appreciation of their courageous deeds. 86 CLARENCE W. JOHNSON—High School Principal. “JhjL $ondc lwiA!' Spring, and another gay operetta! Yes, that is just what this year’s presentation, “The Gondoliers,” was to all who saw it. With a cast of seventeen under the direction of Miss Carolyn Pierson and Mr. William Pohlmann, we witnessed one of the most colorful and charming operettas that have been given in ye olde halls of D.G.H.S. The colorful street scene in Venice with the remarkable gondola, which was so skillfully maneuvered by the stage crew, and the pompous court scene all contributed to the jovial effect of this production. Not many will forget the cocky “Duke’s” account of leading his men in and out of battle,” nor the tender love scenes of Casilda and Luiz. Could it be that we noticed a few more streaks of gray in Mr. Pohl- mann’s hair? Students who had major roles include: Bill Wren, The Duke of Plaza-Toro; Aggie Lou Johnson, The Duchess of Plaza-Toro,- Lawton Waples, Luiz; Gloria Schmidt, Casilda,- Jim Carnahan, Don Alhambra Bolero,- Dave Wolfe, Marco,- Miriam Allen, Gianetta; Bob Welling, Guiseppe; Jean Naramore, Tessa; and Zora Hartzler, Inez. All in all, from the moment the curtain went up to the grand finale, the audience was tho- roughly and delightfully entertained. 87 Jhey, Set the, (Pace, 0 0 0 TOP ROW H. Witmer, J. Shaffer, E. Ruthordt, J. Dedic, D. Kotrabcr C. Schmidt, J. Elliott, D. Lake, J. Unger, C. Vial, E. Davies, D. Hayes, A. Fister, J. Schumacher, L. Monfries, A. Jennings, K. Cook, C. Wagner, B. Prochaska. FIFTH ROW T. Cavallsi K. Ruthardt, R. Simmons, B Modersohn, W. Dane, B. Rogers, B. Hannan, B Barker, R. Larson, E. Lester, P. Packard, G. Redman D. Me Collum, B. Berry, P. Reidy, L. Boughton, E. Applequist, J. Godshalk, L. Anderson, D. Deardorff. FOURTH ROW J. Barr, B. Green, V. Konoff, G. Hoffert, T. Lifka, G. Scott, B. Holmes, L. Nelson, J. Nielsen, W. Perkins, J. Hackbarth, G. Lukes, L. Turk, J. Lack, B Me Cabe, A. Thompson, G. Vorel, B. Binder, G. Krivanek, F. Kraft. THIRD ROW E. Townsend, D Gaertner, H. McMaster, W. Kile, A White, C. Johnson, L. Steckmesser, G. Me Grow, T Thompson, D. Cavalli, T. Brown, S Ensalaco, T Hogan, G. Hooker, R. Ault, B Parb, B. Koller, B. Barnhart, B. Dietmeier. SECOND ROW M Grygiel, B, Koller, J. McKnight, W. Beardsley, W. Safranski, C. Nagel, B Townsend, B. Wrenn, E. Koubek, G. Merker, A. Carrie, B. Smith. L. Mizner, G. Orfanos, L Mochel, H Dressier, H Plumb, V. Claus, BOTTOM ROW C. Swiglo, W. Vial, G. Lekatsos, B. Kubis, A. Hodoui, R R?dd, B Br?tz, B. Freltag, P. Howland, J. Prescott, H. Mann, W. Wolfe, R Allecia. H. Doty, D. Conrad, B. Mallary, D Jenkins, K. Stephens. The armed forces took its toll of the Trojan’s expected track squad. However, 1 30 boys came out for track making up in quantity what was lost in quality. This is the largest number of boys who have ever come out for track, and is the result of the urging of the coaches to get boys who intend to go out for other sports to come out for track. Five of last year’s lettermen returned this season. They were: Howland participating in the 880 and shot, Bretz in the 880 and mile, Prescott in the hurdles, and Freitag and E. Wolfe in the sprints. The first weeks of the season were spent indoors with the boys loosening up with calisthenics and rope jumping. Later, as the weather permitted, practice was held on the track. The workouts for the various events were charted on the bulletin board by the coaches. With the aid of these planned workouts and words of advice and en- couragement, the boys whipped themselves into condition in a minimum amount of time. As in other war years, the program for the boy’s Physical education classes was designed to build physically the boys who would, in the future, be serving Uncle Sam. Instead of the usual two days a week for gym, this year’s schedule called for three. More and more stress was put on body building, and Coach Krughoff was rigid in his rules for calisthenics. Grades for gym were based on the boys’ ability to do these calisthenics, which included bicycling, push-ups, jumping jacks, stretching exercises, running in place, and many others for a varied exercise program. Gym was not all work and no play, however. After calisthenics the boys could play football in the fall, basketball, volley ball and dodge ball in the winter, and baseball in the spring. Boys who cared to do a little running in the spring were allowed to work out on the track during gym. Such a program made gym an enjoyment rather than a grind 88 ... 9re (phyAjUdoL fcducaliwL TRACK RECORDS 100 yd. dash Schlauder 1938 :1 0 220 yd. dash Schlauder 1938 :22.9 440 yd. dash Curtiss 1915 :51 .6 880 yd. run Howland, Bob 1943 2:9 Mile run Kulisek 1939 4:41.9 High hurdles Prescott 1944 :16.2 Low hurdles Prescott 1933 :23.9 Broad jump Lekatsos 1944 21’ 1-4' High jump Scranton 1942 5 10” Pole vault Busch 1939 111 8 Discus Slanec 1933 129 3” Shot Slanec 1933 47’ 6 TRACK SCHEDULE April 4, 5,6 Class Meet April 12 Naperville—here April 14 Riverside—there April 22 County Meet at Hinsdale April 25 Hinsdale and Joliet—here April 29 Wheaton Relays at Wheaton May 2 Glenbard—here May 6 Proviso Relays At Maywood May 9 Little Four—here May 12 LaGrange and Wheaton—here May 1 3 District Meet May 1 8 West Aurora and Riverside—here May 19, 20 State Meet at Champaign May 23 Frosh-Soph Conference Meet May 26 Varsity Conference Meet. Toeing the Mark Topsy Turvy Football Trainer Volleyball Up and Down School Days Takeoff Daily Dozen 89 Solfl, Junmi, As the Cauldron goes to press the golf season is just beginning and schedules, teams, and such are very vague about the coming season. The schedule calls for matches among the various conference schools. This will be climaxed at the conference meet on May 26 at La Grange. The only returning letterman around which Coach Cressey will be able to build his team is Doug” Williamson. A new system for awarding letters has been instituted. It will be based on the point system and the number of points received for each meet will be determined by the im- portance of the meet. Handicapped by having only a few boys back from last year’s tennis team, Mr. Wayne Guthrie, tennis coach, endeavored to teach the new boys the art of the game of tennis. Prac- ticing three days a week gave the boys prac- tice that was badly needed. The season started on April 1 8 at Hinsdale and from then on the Trojans played every team in the West Suburban Conference and ended their season at the conference tennis meet on May 24 and 25. Due to the bad condition of the clay tennis courts most of those scheduled as home games were played out of town. TENNIS BACK ROW E. Applequist, F. Kraft, B. Binder, J. Korver, D. Rees, E. Chessman, Mr. Guthrie. BOTTOM ROW T. Larson, D. Vanderbrugen, T. Lifka, D. Robertson, J. McLaughlin, B. McPheeters. GOLF BACK ROW Mr. Cressey, D Me Collum, L. Boughton,W. Saf- ranski, A. Hodous, J. Carnahan, D. Kraft. BOTTOM ROW B Miller, K. Turner, L. Connor, D. Uphoff, D. Williamson. 90 All Set! Spring Dance Preparations What Form! It's a wise woman who knows High Jumper when to swing. Extraordinary Strike One! Off she goes. Around the track. Sphinx} Sp riA dwahjcL rYUqhL With Cupid’s helpers and amateur hockey players out on the field, we welcomed spring sports to the years’ activities. Despite the bad weather in the early spring the junior-senior girls were game and played field hockey in their gym classes throughout the season. The Archery club, in the meantime, swung into full swing with the first signs of spring. The annual baseball tournament was held and there were several very capable teams lined up in this tournament. Good sportsman- ship prevailed during these spring sports as it has during the entire sports year. Badminton, tennis, and track were enjoyed by those girls who desired to participate in these sports. The spring sports of the year 1944 will undoubtedly be marked as one of the best ever witnessed in the G.A.A. Award night marked the end of the years’ activities in G.A.A. Girls asked their parents and friends to this social event. Those girls who have been active in sports earn points by going out for after-school sports, taking gym, and maintaining their health cards. The award night was held the first week of May with many girls receiving awards. After earning her first 600 points, a girl is awarded her numerals, representing the year in which she will graduate. The next 600 points entitle her to her D’’. Another 600 points earned for her an I , which is a state award. The highest award given is the state emblem which is presented to a girl after she has earned 2400 points in her G.A.A. career. Other awards include those given for the championships of the several tournaments which were held during the year. 91 Welcome, Spring! Yes, that is just what this year’s G.A.A. dance extended to the coming season. Let’s drift back into the scene of that memorable moment, shall we? The doorways leading into this garden theme beckon us in through two beautiful rose arbors heavily laden with flowers. Dreamy music fills the air with the same springy atmosphere. Then, the highlight of the evening. The awarding of the G.A.A. cup to the girl most deserving. This year’s award was shared by two girls, Jean Hacklander and Jean Naramore. Joint winners Lover’s Roost Is Everybody Happy? The Presentation Sweet music! All aboard the Junior-Senior Air-Craft Carrier was the cry May 8 as happy couples in smooth prom regalia gathered for that high- light of upper-classman years—the traditional Junior-Senior Prom. Dancing was on the main deck with music supplied by Henry Senne and his orchestra. Small blue air-planes soared overhead and flags of the United Nations acted as guards on all sides. Peppy sailors (sophomores in dis- guise) added a refreshing note by serving cool' satisfying punch and cookies. A splendid grand march brought to a glorious close the evening they’d waited all year to enjoy. Grand March Floating on Air One Big Happy Family Confusion”? dimuA. Siudmidi. CUL The National Honor Society of Secondary Schools was founded by the National Associa- tion of Secondary-School Principals in 1921. Since that time, secondary-school administrators throughout the United States have approved its objectives and have set up more than twenty- five hundred local chapters in their schools. The founders of this movement established the Society to stimulate the scholarship, service, leadership, and character of students in sec- ondary schools throughout the country. As it has grown in numbers and has extended its scope, its objective has become that of raising the secondary schools of the United States to a higher plane. The National Honor Society is directed by a National Council of ten, three of whom are chosen each year at the February meeting of the National Association of the Secondary School Principals. This council directs the activities and formulates the policies of the organization. The local chapters have, as members, students who are outstanding in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The pupils are chosen by the faculty and consist of 10% of the senior class and 5% of the junior class. Our local chapter was established in 1931 when fourteen students were chosen. Those first students were: Peggy Anderson, Sibyl Benson, Carol Browne, Conrad Chester, Harvey Fort, Meade Frankenfield, Lois Henderson, Eleanor Hoehn, Dorothy Kreitzer, Elizabeth Littleford, Alma McLaughlin. Isabel Murphy, Betty Nowack, and Virginia Smith. Students who were elected to this organization last year as juniors included Joe Brettner, Dolores Bucek, Elmer Chessman, Jean Hack- lander, John Hacklander, Zora Hartzler, Bob Howland, Frances Mahr, John Mochel, Jean Naramore, Rita Parrish, Barbara Phelps, and Ted Wagenknecht. BACK ROW J. Mochel, B. Broberg, J. Prescott, N. Barnhart, J. Campbell, R. Howland, P. Rosen, E. Chessman, L. Waples, C. Wurtz. THIRD ROW D. Hawk, J. Hacklander, J. Nara- more, R. Parrish, N. Beck- ham, J. Pugh, B. Phelps, D. Woodard, M. Doman- ski, E. Kraft. SECOND ROW R. Townsend, C. Nagel, F. Perry, B. Wells, E. Myers, I. Ryden, D. Fariss, A. Zachanas. FRONT ROW M. Crowder, A. Kostur, Vivian Dimmitt, Va. Dimmitt, C. Duck, B. Artus. S. Berry, Z. Hartzler. (Not in pic- ture) R. Kubis, N. Yost, P. Kelly, G. McGrow. 94 d). O.. R. QwJL amt StJwlL Patriotism, dependability, leadership, and service—these are the qualifications of Rita Parrish, winner of this year's D.A.R. award. Mary Alice Godshalk, Jean Naramore, and Rita were chosen by the seniors to receive this honor, and from these Rita was chosen by the faculty. President of G.R., a member of National Honor Society, a student council representative, and feature editor of High Life, Rita is also well known for her part in school dramatic productions. All three girls have shown their loyalty to Downers Grove High School through- out their four years here. Each year juniors and seniors who have done outstanding literary work on High Life or Cauldron are eligible to receive the Quill and Scroll award. These authors must be in the upper third of their class and are recommended by the advisor of the publication. In the case of High Life Staff members, an example of their work must be accepted by the secretary of the Quill and Scroll Society. Members of the society a e formally initiated at an awards assembly in the spring when they are given membership pins and a year's subscrip- tion to the Quill Scroll magazine. Mary Alice Godshalk Rita Parrish Jean Naramore BACK ROW J. Ryden, J. Prescott, P. Rosen, C. Wurtz, C. Duck. FRONT ROW J. Naramore, R. Parrish, V. Slack, N. Mc- Laughlin, S. Berry. 95 Qndsac PAGE PAGE A Cappella Choir .................................40 All School Play ..................................23 Andersen, Mrs., Dean of Girls.....................11 Armed Services....................................86 Art Club ......................................48,49 Athletic Staff ...................................53 Band.............................................34, 35 Band Parents Association..........................28 Basketball: Actions .......................................52 Heavyweight ...................................50 Lightweight ...................................51 Lightweight Trophy ............................51 Biology Club......................................66 Board of Education ...............................10 Book Club ....................................64, 65 Boy's Cooking Club ...........................64, 65 Boy's Physical Education......................88, 89 Bucket, Oaken.....................................16 Cafeteria staff...................................36 Camera Club .....................................64, 65 Carnival .........................................22 Cauldron .........................................33 Cheerleaders......................................20 Clinic Staff......................................36 Commercial Club ..............................48, 49 Contents Page .....................................5 Cross Country Team ...............................20 D” Club..........................................54 D.A.R. Award Winners .............................95 Debate............................................62 Dedication.........................................4 DeWolf, Mr., Sup’t of Schools.....................10 Dramatics Club ................................48,49 Girl's Chorus......................................... Girl Reserves Cabinet .........................................58 Enrollment ......................................59 G.R Hi-Y Party.....................................67 Golf...............................................90 Gymnastic Club ................................46, 47 High Life ......................................32 H.-Y Cabinet ......................................61 Enrollment....................................60 Honor Roll...........................................86 Janitors ............................................37 Johnson, Mr., Principal..............................11 Juniors Activities.........................................29 Pictures..........................................30, 31 Latin Club ..........................................63 Library Club........................................64, 65 Math Club .......................................46, 47 Music Club ..........................................42 National Honor Society ...........................94 New School Songs..................................40 Oaken Bucket......................................16 Operetta, The Gondoliers ........................87 Orchestra.........................................42 Parent-Teachers Association ........................28 Physical Science Club ...........................46,47 Prom, 1943 .........................................93 j Faculty..........................................12-1 5 Fall Calendar of Events ..............................8 Fall Division Page...................................8, 9 Football Heavyweights ..................................16,17 Lightweights.....................................18, 19 Football Trophy ..................................18 Freshman Activities........................................25 Pictures.........................................26, 27 Girls Athletic Association Fall Activities ..................................21 Enrollment .......................................56 Head's of Sports..................................57 Board ............................................21 Leader’s Club.....................................57 Spring Activities.................................91 Winter Activities ................................55 Ouill and Scroll 95 School Council ........... Senior Activities ........ Seniors .................. Senior Play..............■ Sophomores Activities................ Pictures............... Spring Dance ................ Spanish Club ............. Spring Calendar of Events Spring Division Page Stage Crew ............... ....21 ____71 72-85 ....70 ....43 44, 45 ....92 ....63 ....68 68, 69 ....36 Trojan Track Tennis 48, 49 88, 89 ....90 Winter Calendar of Events............................38 Winter Division Page ...........................38. 39 (Member? ) Est. 1921) 96 ✓