Morton High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Morton, IL)

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THECAULDRON1946 The freshman class of '45 came to Morton High with a total enrollment of fifty-eight. That old, familiar col- or prevailed at the beginning of the term, but it was soon forgotten when the Freshies were better known. The upperclassmen anticipated one particular day, October 12, with much glee, because that was when each freshman was to show what a good First Row, left to right: Ronnie Richard, Jim Burger, Melvin Aberle, Ed. Roecker, and Don Hoffman. Second Row: Jim Valentine, Joyce Grimm, Marjorie Car- ius, Phyllis Curry, Naomi Strmac, Gloria Freidinger, and Melvin Baum. Third Row: Miss Jones, Marjorie Strunk, Mary Frintz, FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President .... cclc,.... ,...cccc.,cccccc.,,,....cc..c.ccc. W a yne Rocke Vice President .,lc,..,,cltl ,ccccl. R ichard Swibold Secretary-Treasurer .ccl.. ccc....cccc..,c,ccc P hyllis Hauter Advisors c....c.,lcl,..,,.tct. t,ll.cc M iss Jones, Miss Melvin sport he could be. The boys looked snappy in short skirts and tight sweat- ers. The girls turned the picture back to the early 1900's in long dresses. Even the freshmen admit that this was an enjoyable occasion, although the fun was all at their expense. The long-awaited Wiener roast was held on October 23, and the hayrack which conveyed the Freshies to the Lewis Moats, Richard Swihold, Joyce Hauter, Louise Wuthrich, and Kenneth Getz. Fourth Row: Arlene Schertz, Hannah Hohstadt, Garol Rein, Wayne Rocke, Bernice Bauman, Joan Wilson, Rose Bus- wink, and Ruth Ann Getz. Page 28 l

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THECAULDRON1946 The time has come, the Sophomore said, PXQ5 To speak of many things- fm ,T-it ,f 'QQ Of dates, and shows, and boy-meets-girl, And next year's work, and rings. i For we'll be Juniors all too soon, Our plans must be well-laid. Virtues we'll coax, our vices, prune- Each Sophomore lad and maid . activities, assembly programs, and band claimed the attention of a good- ly number of the membership, and sophomore representatives on Student Council contributed a share toward making this a progressive year for the entire school. The class is especially proud of the Drum Majorettes, all three of whom are sophomores. The three girls, Margaret Kipfer, Priscilla Kring, and Marilyn Zobrist, worked faithfully to uma ' 1 ' 'K 'mm N' il K Q' f ' e 22 .- ul O ' .. perfect their technique. They ap- peared at games through the year, and at various other student gather- ings, lending interest and distinction to the scene. First honors were awarded them in the District Contest at Peoria, April 6. The class of '48 may well feel that their second year in high school has been a profitable one, complete with both work and fun. First Row, left to right: Elizabeth Jacob, Marilyn Zobrist, ber, Dan Grimm, Edwin Sayers, and Miss Brown. Phyllis Stoller, Myrna, Kohtz, Verla Staker and Mary Third Row: Howard Binkele, Lester F1-eidinger, Ray Rich- Vierhout. ardson, Roger Miller, Frank Stevens, and Merlin Birkey. Second Row: Ted Meyers, Ray Zimmerman, Donald Schie- Page 27 u

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THECAULDRON1946 TWO FRESHMAN VIEWS ON TARDINESS Student Prudent Wouldn't Risk it. Fun? None. Heedless Speedless Needless -Late! Jug? Ugh! Fun? Well- Optimist cabin was filled with jolly and eager students. An unusually large number of tal- ented individuals are to be found in this class. Freshmen participating in chorus number thirty-three, band, twenty-two, football, two husky lads, basketball, sixg speech activities, sixg G. A. A. and Student Council have other willing members. A goodly group make the honor roll regularly. First Row, left to right: Robert Roecker, Paul Shaw, Robert Rassi, Gilbert Huette, and Floyd Wilkinson. Second Row: Alta Roth, Phyllis Hauter, Norma Rediger, Nancy Kring, Robert Tennell, Alyn Schieber, and Ken Burgener. Third Row: Bernice Eisele, Maxine Post, Jim Hodel, Don rg! 'if 2653 ' ilggv Q ' .0 , The social life of an underclassman is somewhat restricted, but the fresh- man social hour was an acknowledg- ed success. Freshmen always ap- peared as interested spectators at the functions of other organizations. A genuine effort has been made to be- come a real part of the school and its life, not only to enjoy what others provide, but in order to make a con- tribution when opportunity presents itself. Doughty, Jean Jacob, Sherrill Stoller, Laurel Rich, and Miss Melvin. Fourth Row: Gilbert, Bruell, Rosemary Rapp, Darlene Oyer, Elsie Kaufman, Jim Koch, Don Roth, Carl Uhlman, Carl Schoenbein, and Donald Zimmerman. J Page 29