Riverside Brookfield High School - Rouser Yearbook (Riverside, IL)

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Page 24 Flaherty, R. Kinnaird. The Seniors of 1949 Freshmen 1945-46 A new life was unfolding for us as the war had just ended and we were to enter high school. But in spite of our enthusi- asm we were just green freshies and the initiation into the hustle and bustle of high school life was almost too much for us. However, we eagerly entered into the many activities with the hope that we might win an Oscar, We unreeled our first social affair with the annual Fresh- man Frolic. Even as freshmen we began to look forward to the happenings of our sports world as this year the upperclass- men were District Champs in basketball, and we also had hopes. Bob Slinker was elected to the position of class president, Bob Bird as vice-presi- dent, Elma Mae Mauney as secretary, and Bob McClelland as treasurer. These offi- cers directed us through our stand-in year. Sophomores 'I946-47 Now we were sophomores and what proud and important creatures we were because we had put aside our green col- ors. This year we would be important actors in our own right. Seven of our class appeared in the cast of the operetta Bells of Beaujolois, five of our girls were elected to the Sharclub Senate, and four of us helped to place THE ROUSER in the First National Honor Rating again. With the S50 that we had earned as freshmen tor a successful magazine cam- paign we put on our own class party, The 49'ers Rush. We had made a good showing in the Citizens of Tomorrow broadcast and we produced a successful all-sophomore floor show for our party. Little Jack Hagan was our chosen leader with Dave Giuntoli, Barbara Ella- cott, and Bea Benda as his helpful assist- ants. Left to Right: F. Hajek, J. Hag n T

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Academy Award Winners BEATRICE BENDA-Much of Bea's success as president ot the Masque and Wig Club was due to her friendly manner and ready smile. BARBARA ELLACOTT-Barb ranked the outstanding senior roll for having led the Sharclub through another successful year with her charm and ability. KENNETH FLAHERTY-Ken took a leading role in The Senior Year as president of the Hi-Y, class secretary, and a star on the basketball court. DAVID GIUNTOLI-Dave's leadership and friendly nature as president of the School Council made his opinions respected by all council members. JACK HAGAN-As president of the class, Jack displayed leadership quali- ties, which added to his humor and intelligence, made him an outstanding senion FRANK HAJEK-A quick sense of humor helped Frank make easy work of his duties as master of ceremonies, class vice-president, and secretary of the Hi-Y. ANTON HELLER-Tony's dynamic personality and wit placed him in the ranks of outstanding seniors. JAMES HORALEK-His positions as co-captain of the football team, captain of the basketball team, and president of the Lettermen's Club are proof of Bud's popularity and athletic ability. ELAINE MOUTVIC-An Oscar to Elaine for her scholastic ability plus her untiring efforts to see things through as editor of the Clarion and secretary for the National Honor Society. Page 23

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Juniors 1947-48 At last . . . upperclassmen with the realization that we must leave an even greater m-ark than in our previous years. During the summer R-B had seen many changes. Not only were our braver girls wearing the New Look but, our cam- pus had it with new trees, shrubbery, and sidewalks and the stadium was fast be- coming a reality. We sent our tennis team and J. Hagan, our 880 man, down state. How proud we were of our former cl-ass president when he returned with a second place showing. We helped initiate the first annual talent show and provided besides other numbers a classy chorus line of girls. Strictly Formal, our class play was a big success. Our class officers this year were Ken Flaherty, James Horalek, Betty Mealer, Arnold Wackrow, and Tony Heller. We decked out in all our glory when we honored the seniors at our prom held at the Acacia Country Club. At that time we began thinking about next year and when the seniors donned their caps and gowns, we realized that the end was near -just one more year. Seniors 1948-49 Here we are as sensible seniors with our freshmen timidity and our sopho- more cocksureness a phase in the past. There were many changes that had taken place at R-B. Our teachers inaugurated a workshop week, the New Look was no longer new, we were eating 35c lunch- es, and we were again proud of our basketball teams. On bow day we wore the traditional white and we proudly re- membered when we had looked up to the seniors. The Masque and Wig play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay expressed our gay and carefree feelings. Leading us through this year was a foursome of cap- able males, namely, Jack Hagan, Ken Flaherty, Frank Hajek, and Dick Kin- naird. Then our dream came true, we graduated. We were saddened to think that we would leave our friends but with new hope and encouragement from our directors for the life ahead, we squared our shoulders and went out to become great actors and actresses in whatever the future held for us. These past four years truly were The Best Years of Our Lives. Page 25