Mendota High School - Atodnem Yearbook (Mendota, IL)

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son. H. Scriba. R. Kratz. L. Pfaff. B. Heck, G. Malhesius A. Wylie. D. Groman, W. Mclntyre, W. Payne. D. Han ley, M. Hoerner THIRD HOW: W. Hamburg, C. Erbes. H. Bulcovec, A Blotch, W. Finley. R. Mauntel. I. Michels. M. Rod. M Iohnson. P. Frizol. B. Ennenbach. I. Riegel. L. Kascht. I Fitzgerald. N. Walter. D. Otterbach SECOND ROW: Mr. Shearer. Miss Payne. D. Ward, N Bruck, D. Miller, P. Scott. M. Didier. M. Maller, I Gillette. B. Winters. M. Pohl, L. Munson. L. Williams K. Sibiglroth. G. Crane. S. Stuart FIRST HOW: B. Bieser. L. Setchell. A. Walzer. E. Stein, E Spears, M. Smith. E. Lucas. B. Gardner. W. Ashley. L Witte. B. Thomas, R. Fitzgerald, I. Saunders. M. Cullinun B. Bauer Student Council. We had a lot of successful school dances and school parties due to the efforts of this group. Such kids as lean Gillette, Alan Blotch, Bill Mclntyre, Alex Wylie, and Neal Walter helped solve many problems, The juniors did their share in buying bonds and stamps during the Fourth War Loan Drive. No one can say that we arent backing you fighting men one hundred per cent. The juniors also were active in debate. Three of the members of the def bate team this year were from our class. They had a very successful year, winning the Augustana tourney and losing only to West Aurora in the secf tional debate at Aurora, We mustn't neglect the Lily Ponses of our class. Elaine Spears and lean Gillette have done their bit to help entertain many prominent groups around town. Diane Miller was their accompanist, The junior class also showed their ability behind the footlights. A large number of them were chosen for parts in the all-school plays. Our class play, Out of the Frying Pan, was a real success, too. We surely mustn't overlook one of the most important tasks of the juniors, that of planning the annual prom, This affair is the climax of the year for the seniors, and with Lucille Witte as president and Wayne Ashley there as run- ning mate they should have little trouble. Bonnie Gardner will have charge of the money problem. With that I believe we can leave the juniors. Their school year has been eventful in every way. Perhaps at this time next year they, too, will be pre! paring to enter the service of their country, and fight for the rights they have enjoyed during their happy years at lift. T. H. S. So long, The Iuniors Page Seventeen TOP ROW: W. Moore. R. Sweger. D. Etheridge, W. Mun-

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ev' ., rw G Hi Gangl We've heard quite a loit lately about writing to the boys in the service, so heres an open letter to all those boys and girls who, not too long ago, were juniors themselves in M. T. H. S. As usual the gang still hangs out at the Kitch although we will soon be spending three or four ot our free evenings each week at the new recreation center. ls it ever going to be neatl Bowling alleys, dancing, and managed entirely by the kids. The junior leaders are Marion Iohnson tyou remember lohnnyl, Bill Mclntyre, Richard Mauntel, and Neal Walter. VVith help like that we should really go places. Coach 'Spud' Owens boys thrilled the stands with their stupendous, outstanding, Knute Rockne tactics. Next year's prospects look pretty good, especially with such 'Astars as Herman l'C1roaner Buckovec, Rich Mauntel, Alan Blotch thy the way, he was elected captain for the coming seasonl, Neal Walter, Walt Finley, Don 'Rudy' Gromann, and Charlie Erhes. With material like that, tirst place in the conference ought to be a Ncinch. Now tor Dingerw Doeniers basketball whizzes. Even though we didnt win tirst place in the Regional this year, the Troians never let their name down once What can you expect except perfection trom Wayne whose man have l gotl Ashley, Alan tl never touched himl Blotch, Bill lvlclntyre, Melvin Hoer ner, and Neal Walterg Dont you think that with those boys Champaign ought to toe their goal next yeari Speaking cf basketball reni.nds :ne that Loiianne Kascrlgt dga 'i fine goh of twirling during tlge halt of the gairpes We cant leave our athletic heroes wgtfiout a n.ention ct Patsy Frizol llue to ner efforts and those of the other cheer leaders the student body stpirfk w.t:i tnegr teanp tztru thick and thin Seine cf you guys and gals were nientkzers ot the Student Council You surely can remezrirzer that Anything that you didnt like will he taken up in Page Sixteen

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Q. TOP ROW: I. Kettleborough. E. Prather. R. Miller, R. Carr. R. Hamel. G. Shaver. I. Hume. D. Scott. R. Setchell. R. Wilson, R. Yenerich. R. Ayers. I. Stremlau. R. McCon- ville. K. Truckenbrod. I.. McConville. R. Krenz. R. Hoover THIRD ROW: L. Buntori. B. Politsch. C. Durham. B. Novak. I. Stein. L. Wendel, I. McConville. R. Kleclmer, C. Pfeiller. E. Booth. R. Galloway. W. Eich. D. Maloy. I. Schmitt. C. Iohnson, E. Enrxenbach, R. Rod SECOND ROW: B. Cross. S. Lucas, N. Shanylelt, L. Amlalu. B, McCully. M. Bowlin. L. Crump. D. Loach. L. Harmon. A. Schwab, L. Dean, R. Engelbrecht. B. Van Meter. D. glegnbff. Hochstatter. E. Bauer, R. Halbmaier. N. Mosty. . o e FIRST ROW: B. lrmess. B. Austin. L. Miller. L. Miller. N. Anderson. C. Cox. Miss Breese. Miss Swanson. Mrs. Doenier. V. Ritter. I. Van Etlen, B. Rack. K. Troupis, N. :Este K. Mcrrkland. G. Harvey. M. Dinges. M. Thompson. . crr. , 1' Dear G-l Ioe, The tall ot '42 saw sixty-eight freshmen frookies to youl tripping up the steps of M. T. H. S. to further their learning. You won't remember us because you graduated the previous spring, but you've seen us around town, so we thought maybe you'd like to know what weve done our tirst two years, The first thing we had to do was to elect our leaders for the year. We chose Kenneth Truckenbrod to be our chiet leader with Iim Hume as his run- ning mate. Dale Maloy was chosen to take care oi finances, however scarce they might be. Student Council members were Iohn Van Etten, Verner Baker, Lois Harmon, and Ruth Engelbrecht. We know it to be true that without the help of Mr. Doenier, Miss Pottinger, and Mr. Mercer as our advisers we might not have made the grade. Ot course we had a freshman party, and what a partyl lt took place on October lU, l942, and we sure had fun. But what could we expect other than that with Miss Pottinger in charge? I doubt if any ot our class will ever be a second Bach, but many of us have been quite busy in the music field. Vera Ritter helped lead the cadets. Athletics proved to be another big interest to our class. Thirteen rookies decided to belong to the squad of rough and readyi' men and nine ot them went out for basketball later in the year. On the hockey t1eld Ruth Engelbrecht and Celeste lclochstatter showed thezr ability, Both girls were given positions on the varsity, Even Hfreshies' dont stand still, and we were no exception. In the fall of '43 we were promoted to sophomores, and minor letters became major letf ters, etc. Miss Breese, Miss Swanson, and Mrs. Doenier took charge of us as soph- cmcres, We chose lohn Van Etten as president, Vera Ritter as right-hand Page Eighteen 0 W if