Walnut High School - Walnut Tree Yearbook (Walnut, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1949 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1949 PRESENTS THE WALNUT TREE o Table of Contents DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS HUMOR MISCELLANEOUS o THE WALNUT COMMUNITY HICH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS OF 1949 DEDICATES OUR ANNUAL TO Outstanding Activities of Student Organizations o History of Walnut High School o Prior to 1923, high school and grade school in Walnut were conducted in the same building. In 1917, the Illinois State Legislature passed the Community High School Law and a new Board of Education was elected. I The five members were: Ira White, Wallace Bass, Sr., Foster Black, Howard Keigwin and Louis Gonigam, Sr. In 1922, the people of the community, realizing the need for increased facilities, proposed to float a bond issue. After some dissension, a $90,000 bond issue was approved. The new high school building was completed at a cost of $105,000 and opened in January, 1923. The first principal in the new building was Charles Melton. In 1924, Walnut Community High School was recognized as eligible for membership in the North Central Association, and has been an unconditionally accredited member since that time. It is also accredited by the University of Illinois and the State Department of Public Instruction. There has been a continuous program of improvement to the building and grounds. The campus is now one of the most beautiful spots in town. In the past few years a new set of curtains and Venetian blinds was added to the auditorium, new musical instruments added to the music department, and a continual supply of new music for the department, new books and new magazines for the library have been added. The most recent additions took place last year which were the lighting of the football field for night games, and the addition of the chemistry department. In 1890, the teaching staff consisted of two teachers for 33 students. In 1949, there is a faculty of nine members for the 144 students. With the class of 1949, WCHS will have served approximately 2,381 students, including 967 graduates. We hope to see more and larger graduating classes make use of WCHS in the years to come. ADMINISTRATION o BOARD OF EDUCATION o FACULTY FACULTY MR. CECIL A. SNIDER M.A.; Principal Parsons College University of Iowa American History, Biology MR. STEPHEN LaRUSSA, B.A. Illinois College General Science, Physics Plane Geometry, Coach MR. CHARLES H. O’MAY, B.A. Conductor’s Certificate from Sherwood Illinois Wesleyan University Cornell College University of Illinois Music, Latin, Sociology, World Geography MR. JAMES J. SCHOCK, B.S. Illinois State Normal University George Williams College, Chicago Social Science, Physical Education Assistant Coach MISS CLARIBEL CULLY, B.A. Illinois College Commerce Girls P. E. MR. CLARENCE M. HATLAND, B.S. Michigan State College Agriculture I, II, III. MISS MARJORIE OSBORN, B.S. Illinois State Normal University Homemaking I, II, III MISS MABEL TOLBART, B.A. Southwest Missouri State College English I, IV, Algebra Practical Mathematics MRS. LOIS WATSON, B.E. Drake University English II, III, Public Speaking Librarian, Dramatic Coach ROSEMARY WILLIAMS, Secreatary BOARD OF EDUCATION J. T. FREDERICK, President GERALD GANSCHOW HOWARD ROSS, Secretary MERLE DAHL CHARLES KEIGWIN, JR. MRS. L. G. CARPENTER CUSTODIANS MR. L. G. CARPENTER C . Y IclyxI Lots 50 Y) Srti Je. C.)1. 0'A y f LhJ° r'i Z 0 l ot-n {o,Ul T Tolu L. Q. Cojrpe mfe-Y CLASSES SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Ann Waterhouse As this year’s graduating class We say we’re forty-niners. We are very proud because We are this year’s head-liners! In the fall of nineteen forty-five, We entered dear old Alma Mater. Officers were, Les, Rosie and Bert, Miss Olinger was our sponsor. In our next year, forty-six, We chose Char, Bert and Jane to guide us. Mr. Morris was always there To back us up and stay beside us. Now forty-seven was quite a year. Hoppy, Casey and “Sparkie” worked hard. Mrs. Kingsbury was always near To keep our record from being marred. Our senior year has been truly notorious. Mr. Schock has worked along with Casey, Elaine and Ann. We’ve accomplished some things considered victorious As only a group of seniors can. After four good years full of activities We are leaving Walnut High. We’ll always remember good times we have had And certainly hate to say goodbye. Now as we leave let us part with this thought, We shall never forget our school days Nor the faculty, classmates, friends we have made And fun we have had in so many ways. SENIOR OFFICERS President_______________James Casey Vice President__________Elaine Glafka Secretary-Treasurer. _Ann Waterhouse SENIOR ADVISER Mr. J. J. Schock SENIOR MOTTO A hard beginning maketh a good ending SENIOR COLORS Blue and White SENIOR FLOWER Red Rose CLASS I, Jack Abraham, do bequeath my height to John Wallis and my wolfish ways to John Perino. I, Lois Baumgartner, do bequeath my ’37 Chevy to Tuffy Larson. I, Verden Baumgartner, do bequeath my little grey Ford to Lois Peterson in exchange for her little grey Ford and my ability to behave in study halls to Betty Bourquin. I, Bertha Mae Bolbock, do bequeath my cheerleading ability to Virginia Strader. I, Lorella Bowen, do bequeath my success in romance to Janet Hoffman. I, James Brandenberg, do bequeath my good grades to Nelda Ann Gloden. I, Iris Burkey, do bequeath my small stature to Jane Peach. I, James Casey, do bequeath my clarinet playing to Tommy Flanders. I, Maxine Chelin, do bequeath my height and figure to Dolly Stickles and my ability to act like a mean little kid to Sue Livey. I, Kenneth Choiniere, do bequeath my charm curls to Eugene Farmer. I, Donald Christensen, do bequeath my uninterrupted slumbers to Jim Hopkins. I, Frances Farmer, do bequeath my good habits to Zulma DeWaele. WILL I, Elaine Glafka, do bequeath my graceful dancing to Billy Sarver. I, Doris Hatland, do bequeath my ability to love ’em and leave ’em to Phyllis Renner. I, Charlene Hill, do bequeath my crown to the future Queen and my musical ability to Gloria Schoff. I, Donald Hopkins, do bequeath my steadiness with girls to Don Larson and my like for studying to Richard Hoffman. I, Marian Hopkins, do bequeath my ability to get money for the annual to Ruth Egert and my height to Vivian Oberle. I, Bonnie Johnson, do bequeath my love for the Army to Charlene Gallen-tine. I, Rita Langford, do bequeath my nack for giving Toni’s to the boys to Alberta Gustafson. I, Neil Lathrop, do bequeath my ability to tell a good story to Dorothy Mag-nuson. I, Glendon Melton, do bequeath my manly build to Donald Mungor. I, Lois Middleton, do bequeath my like for the name of Gail to Charlene Gallentine. I, Jane Lewis, do bequeath my sense of humor to Billy Warling and my sunny disposition to Phyllis Albright. SENIORS OF 49 MARIAN JEANNE HOPKINS Activities: GAA 3. 4—FHA 2. 3, 4 Musicade 1, 2. 3, 4—Gymboree 1. 2. 3, 4— One Act Play 3— Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Class Assembly 1. 2. 4—Girls Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4—Religious Education 1— Drill Team 3, 4—Annual Staff 4— Mixed Chorus 3, 4. LESLIE DWANE RENNER Activities: Football 1. 2, 3, 4— Basketball 1. 2—Track 1. 2. 4— Band 1. 2. 3. 4—Band President 4—Boys Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4—Librarian 3—Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4— Book Club 4—Student Council 4— Class President 1—Gymboree 1. 2. 3—One Act Ply 4—“W” Club 4 —Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Musicade 1, 2, 3. 4—Boys Sextet 3— Blackhawk Band Festival 1. 2. 3. 4—Blackhawk Chorus Festival 2. 3,4—Bureau County Music Festival 2. 3. 4—Class Assembly 1, 2, 4— IASCA Convention at Chicago 4—Illinois State Band Clinic 4— Annual Staff 4—Trumpet Trio 4— Band Concert 4. JANE EVELYN LEWIS Activities: Girls Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4 —Drill Team 2, 3. 4—Mixed Chorus 3. 4—Chorus Librarian 4—GAA 1. 2. 3, 4— GAA President 4—Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4—Secretary Class 2 —Junior Play—DAR Award 4—-Editor Annual 4—Paper Staff 3— Bureau County Festival 3—All State Chorus 4—National Honor Society 4—Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4—Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4—Religious Education 1, 2. 3. DONALD EUGENE CHRISTENSEN Activities: Football 1, 2, 3. 4— Football 1. 2. 3. 4—Co-Captain 4— Basketball 1—Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4 —FFA 1. 2. 3. 4—Chorus l 2. DONALD MARKS HOPKINS Activities: Football 1, 2, 4—Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4—Basketball Co-Captain 4—Track 1, 2, 3, 4—Band 2. 3. 4—Boys Chorus 3. 4—Boys Chorus Librarian 4— Mixed Chorus 3, 4—“W” Club Secretary-Treasurer 4—Book Club 3 ,4— Book Club President 4—Class President 3—Paper Staff 1. 3— Annual Staff 4—Charter Member National Honor Society 3, 4— Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4—Musicade 2. 3. 4—Blackhawk Band and Vocal Festivals 3. 4—Bureau County Music Festival 1, 2. 3, 4—Student Council 1. 4—IASCA Convention at Chicago 4. LORELLA MAE BOWEN Activities: GAA 1, 2, 3. 4—President 3—Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4—Pep Club 1, 2. 3. 4—Vice President 3 —Gymboree 2. 3. 4—Student Council 1 — Secretary-Treasurer 4— Student Council Delegate to Chicago 4—Cheerleader 3. 4—Class Treasurer 3—Honorary Usher 3— Book Club 3. 4—Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3—Bureau County Vocal Festival 3—Mixed Chorus 3. 4— FHA 1. 2. 3, 4—Class Assembly 1. 2. 4—Paper Staff 3—Annuaal Staff 4—Religious Education 1, 2. 3—Homecoming Attendant 2. 4— Musicade 2. 3. 4—President Student Council 4 — Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Band Benefit 4. GLENDON MELTON Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 4— Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4—Track 1. 2— ••W' Club 2. 3. 4—Musicade 1, 2, 3. 4—Gymboree 1. 2. 4—Band 1, 2. 3. 4—Boys Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4— Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4. ANN ELIZABETH WATERHOUSE Activities: GAA 1. 2. 3, 4—Pep Club 1, 2. 3. 4—Girls Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4—Mixed Chorus 3. 4—President of Girls Chorus 4—Musicade 1. 2, 3, 4—Band 1, 2, 3—Student Council 1—Annual Staff 4—Paper Staff 3—Assembly 1, 2, 4—Class Secretary 4—Book Club 3, 4—Book Club Secretary 4—Girls State 1948—Bureau County Festival 3. 4—Blackhawk Festival 3. 4— Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Gym- boree 1. 2. 3. 4. BETTE CHARLENE HILL Activities: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4— GAA 1. 2. 3. 4—Pep Club Secretary 3—FHA 1. 2, 3, 4—FHA Vice President 3—FHA President 4—Musicade 1. 2, 3, 4—Gymboree 1. 2. 3—Girls Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4— Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4—Student Council 3—Student Council Convention. Peoria 3—Homecoming Queen 4—All State Chorus Festival 4—Accompanying Blackhawk Festival 4—President of Class 2— Editor of Paper 3—FHA Delegate to Kansas City 3—FHA Delegate to Peoria 4—Junior Play—Class Assembly 1, 4—Band 1. 2. 3, 4— Galva Band Festival 1. 2. 3. 4— Annual Staff 4—Book Club 3, 4. NEIL WAYNE LATHROP Activities: FFA 1. 2. 3, 4—Boys Chorus 3. 4—Mixed Chorus 3, 4— Junior Play—One Act Play 3. 4 —Paper Staff 3—Musicade 3. 4— Gymboree 1, 2, 3. 4—Class Assembly 1, 2. 4— Book Club 3. 4— Football 1. 2. 3. 4—Track 3. 4— “W” Club 3. 4—Student Council 4—Honor Society 4—Annual Staff 4. BERTHA MAE BOLBOCK Activities: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4— Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4—Cheerleader 3. 4—Book Club 3. 4—Honorary Usher 3—GAA 1. 2, 3. 4—GAA Vice President 3—Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4—Pep Club President 3—Pep Club Vice President 4—Student Council Delegate to Peoria 3— Student Council Delegate to Chicago 4—Blackhawk Festival 3. 4 —Galva Band Festival 3, 4—Band 3. 4—Student Council Representative 3. 4—Class Assembly 1. 2. 4 4—Paper Staff 3—Annual Staff 4 —FHA Pianist 3. 4—Religious Education 1. 2. 3—Homecoming Attendant 3—Band Librarian 4— Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Girls Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4—Secretary Treasurer of Class 1—Mixed Chorus 3, 4. CHARLES ODELL Activities: Football 1, 2, 3. 4— Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4—Track 1. 2. 3. 4— Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4—Junior Class £lay—“W” Club 3, 4— Musicade 3. 4—Blackhawk Festival 3. 4. c� Y) e ?Yiser y4V Y) a.fe)rl)o cese dl a.rles OJcll ?5£ s CLASS I, Rex Nelick, do bequeath my innocent ways to Bob Peach. I, Charles Odell, do bequeath my various dates to Devon Hallman and my ability to get my dad’s car when I want it to Herbert Gerdes. I, Maynard Parker, do bequeath my dainty little laugh to Dean Winchell. I, Leslie Renner, do bequeath by hilarious ways and ability to entertain to Willis Heidenreich. I, Forrest Rogers, do bequeath my ability to make the freshman girls’ hearts flutter to Lawrence Clausen. I, Myron Sergeant, do bequeath my manly stature to Jack Dietz. I, Verna Lee Stocking, do bequeath my good deportment grades to Rita Middleton. I, Blanche Wallis, do bequeath my ability to argue over anything to Lois Ganschow. I, Ann Waterhouse, do bequeath my vocal ability to Alice Whittington and my artistic hand to Arlene Barth. I, Bob Wolfe, do bequeath my fine bass voice to Wayne Kletzien and my ability to write notes to Darlene Hardy. I, Helen Whittington, do oequeath my ability to listen in class to Nelda Gloden. To Miss Culley we bequeath another ideal bookkeeping class. To Mr. O’May a 50-piece band . . . quiet, stops when he does, no one chews gum and also a new barrel of jokes. WILL To Miss Tolbart a noiseless English IV class! To Mr. Snider an American history class that will gladly stand and recite and enjoy term papers. To Mr. Hatland an Ag. class that does things right and doesn’t break anything. To Mrs. Watson a teaching position closer to Art. We also bequeath her a senior play cast that will learn their lines and not chew gum during rehearsals. To the junior class we bequeath our ability to get annual material and other work in on time and stay out of mischief. To the sophomore class we bequeath our ability to put on a good assembly. To the freshmen we bequeath our ability to stay on the honor roll. To the Carpenters we bequeath our nice clean locker rooms and to keep the halls clean. Also a new broom. To Rosemary a little less work in the office and report cards that always come in on time from the senior class. To Mr. LaRussa another Physics class that gets right to work and puts things where they belong. We also bequeath him a champion basketball and football team. To Mr. Schock another quiet, orderly senior class. To Miss Osborn a sewing class that will wait for her to say O.K. before they cut into the material. Also the wonderful name of Bill. SE FORREST ROGERS Activities: Football 2, 3 .4—Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4—Track 1. 2, 3. 4 —Annual Staff 4— W Club 3. 4. DORIS HATLAND Activities: Band 1. 2. 3, 4—Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4—Book Club 3. 4—Junior Ply 3—Mixed Chorus 3. 4—Gym-boree 1. 2, 3, 4—Musicade 1. 2, 3, 4—Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4—GAA 1. 2. 3. 4—FHA 1. 2. 3. 4—Galva Band Festival 1. 2, 3, 4—Annual Staff 4 —Blackhawk Festival 3. 4—Secretary of GAA 4. REX NELICK Activities: Band 1. 2. 3. 4—Chorus 2. 3, 4—Musicade 1, 2, 3. 4—Gym-boree 1. 2. 3. 4—Junior Class Play —Galva Band Festival 1. 2. 3, 4 —Bureau County Band—Festival 2, 3. 4—Football 2. MAXINE MARIE CHELIN Activities: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4—FHA 1. 2. 3, 4—Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4— Gymboree Musicade 1, 2, 3. 4— FHA Delegate to Camp at Bloomington 2—Girls Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4 —Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4—Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Class Assembly 1. 2. —Religious Education 1. 2. 3—Drill Team 3. 4. NIORS OF 49 LOIS BAUMGARTNER Activities: FHA 1. 2. 3. 4—FHA Vice President 4—State Officer 3 —State FHA Camp 3—Band 1. 2. 3. 4—Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4—Mixed Chorus 3. 4—Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4— Gymboree 1. 2, 3. 4—Blackhawk Band Festival 2. 3. 4—Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3. 4—Bureau County Music Festival 3. 4— Band Benefit Concert 4—Junior Play 3 —One Act Play 4—Annual Staff 4—Paper Staff 3. JACK ABRAHAM Activities: Band 1. 2. 3. 4—Chorus Gymboree 1, 2. 3, 4—Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4—Annual Staff 4—Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4—Manager 4—Track 3— Blackhawk Band Festival 1. 2. 3. 4—All State Chorus 4. BONNIE JOHNSON Activities: GAA 1. 2. 3, 4—FHA 1. 2. 3. 4—Girls Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4 —Physical Ed 1. 2. 3. 4—Gvm-boree 1, 2, 3, 4—Musicade 1, 2. 3. 4—Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4—One Act Play 4—Student Council 1. MYRON A. SERGEANT Activities: Football 1. 2.—Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4—Track 1. 2, 4— Gymboree 1, 2. 4—Chorus 1— Musicade 1. MAYNARD LOUIS PARKER Activities: Football 1. 2. 3. 4— Track 3. 4—Junior Class Play 3— Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4—“W” Club 3. 4—-Musicade 4—Blackhawk Festival 4—Student Council 2—Boys Chorus 4 — Mixed Chorus 4— Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Annual Staff 4—FFA 1. 2. 3. 4. RITA ANN LANGFORD Activities: GAA 1. 2. 3. 4—FHA 1. 2. 3. 4—Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4— Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4—Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4—Band 1. 2. 3. 4 —Blackhawk Festival 1, 2. 3, 4— County Festival 3—One Act Play; —Paper Staff; Musicade 1, 2. 3. 4 —Gymboree 1. 2. 3, 4—Student Council. JAMES BRANDENBERG Activities: Football Co-Captain 4 —Football 1. 2. 3. 4—Gymboree 1. 2. 3, 4—Musicade 3. 4—FFA 1. 2. 3. 4—Basketball 3—Track 3— FFA Home Talent Show 2— 'W” Club 2. 3. 4—Vice President 3— President 4—Student Council 1. 2. 3. 4—Vice President 4—Boys Chorus 3. 4—Mixed Chorus 3. 4— Thanksgiving Cantata 4—Blackhawk Vocal Festival 4—Student Council Convention 3—FFA Convention 2—Class Assembly 1, 2, 4 —Secretary of Boys Chorus 4. VERNA LEE STOCKING Activities: FHA 2. 3, 4—GAA 2. 3. 4—Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4—Girls Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4—Mixed Chorus 3. 4—Band 1. 2. 3. 4—Class Assembly 1, 2. 4—Musicade 1, 2. 3, 4—Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4—Thanksgiving Cantata 4—FFA Home Talent Show 2—Blackhawk Chorus Festival 3—Blackhawk Band Festival 2. 3. 4—Bureau County Music Festival 2. 3. 4—Band Benefit Program 4—FHA Secretary 3— Paper Staff 3—Annual Staff 4— Religious Education 1. 2. 3. DohiS dtlcLYxJ 'Ttcx A e ictf y 'ia.Jyia 'd'Ta- b V e - Y'orycst ?( OQ ebs 1aX ine CM Jo ) Y) i ha. I) a. yy? sjYon 5 ( crcteaL 1 y,{ w ha. .re Stock, L o sjH a.cow he, y xt ? Y) SO YJ L-an fo b i vfi es' ' VkJey L U.Xc PROPHECY Dear Bert: Remember the good old days back in ’49 when you rode to school with me. We sure had loads of fun those four years, didn’t we? Last summer instead of flying to Europe for my vacation I thought I’d look up my classmates. You see, I am now the owner of one of the greatest air ports of the country. I took to the air soon after graduation as I found more space up there. I had less trouble keeping out of the ditches, too. I packed my suitcase and leaving the airport in the hands of my most reliable mechanic, Rex Nelick, I left for Walnut. When I landed in Walnut I found the town had expanded greatly. Ohio and Normandy were now suburbs of Walnut. I didn’t know where to go or what to do first so I thought I’d find the police station to get some information. As I walked into the station I heard the chief of police giving the squad the once over. The voice was so loud and gruff I thought I’d go while the going was good. As I turned to go the door opened and the squad crowded past me. Then there was the chief himself standing in front of me. I had to look twice before I accepted the fact that this large form of man in front of me was really Myron Sergeant. We had quite a talk and he told me where I could find some of our classmates. He told me that Bob Wolfe was now the owner of a ladies’ salon and I should drop by and see him. Well, I did see Monsieur Wolfe. Bob hasn’t changed much except maybe a little pudgier in places. You know a mustache and French accent do such a lot for Bob. Bob insisted that he would be delighted to escort me to dinner that evening. We choose a nice spot in the Swedish section of town. I was surprised to see that our host was Maxine Chelin. She took us to a choice seat as there was special entertainment for the evening. This special entertainment was the famous dance team “Irene and Louis.” Later Maxine told us they were our classmates, Helen Whittington and Maynard Parker. The next day I went over to see the Dr. Donald Hopkins. The hospital was at the edge of town. Don likes his work with the animals very well. Don told me some of the experiences he had. It seems Don Christensen is a flea trainer at the hospital. Well, Chris always did like complicated things. That afternoon I took in a matinee. Remember -the class’s moviegoer, Blanche Wallis? Well, she was the operator of the theater. The movie showing was “The Groom Said No.” Wasn’t that our senior class play in ’49? You’d never guess who the star was. Well, it was James Casey. He is very popular and really is going places in Hollywood. Casey’s opposite was none other than Rita Langford, his opposite in the senior play. After seeing so many of my classmates it all began to come back to me. As I walked from the theater I thought I heard a familiar voice calling: “Popcorn, Candy.” I pushed through the crowd toward the voice and there it was all before me. Glendon Melton standing behind his popcorn stand with a crowd around him. He said he really enjoys life as a bachelor. I had been told there was a new library and new and larger high school built two years ago. The following day was quiet and a nice day for walking so on my way to the library I went through the park. I was strolling along whistling a little tune when I came upon the caretaker. He was in a nice white uniform, leaning on a rake and feeding peanuts to the squirrels. As I went past he turned around and looked at me. Was I ever surprised to see that it was Kenny Choiniere. We had a nice chat and 1 went on my way to the library. There at the library I found the li- SE HELEN IRENE WHITTINGTON Activities: FHA 1. 2, 3—GAA 1, 2. 3—Girls Chorus 3. 4—Band 1. 2. 3, 4—Mixed Chorus 4—Musicale JAMES CASEY Activities: Football 1. 2. 4—Bas-4—Thanksgiving Cantata 4. ketball 1. 2. 3. 4—Track 1. 2. 3— Band 1. 2, 3. 4—Book Club 3, 4— Student Council 1, 2.— W Club 3, 4—Class Assembly 1, 2, 4— Boys Chorus 1. 3. 4—Mixed Chorus 1. 3. 4—Musicade 1. 2. 3, 4— Gymboree 1, 2. 3, 4—State Band Convention 4—Junior Play—Co-Captain Basketball 4—Vice President Book Club 4—President Senior Class 4—Vice President Junior Class 3—Vice President W” Club 4. LOIS MIDDLETON Activities: GAA 1. 2, 3, 4—FHA 2, 3. 4—Pep Club 1. 2. 3—Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4—Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4—Girls Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4—Mixed Chorus 3. 4—Class Assembly 1. 2. NIORS OF KENNETH CHOINIERE Activities: Football 1. 2. 3, 4— Track 2, 3—Band 1. 2. 3. 4—All State Band 4—Black hawk Band and Chorus Festival 1. 2. 3. 4— Bureau County Festival 2. 3, 4— Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4—Gymboree 1. 2, 3. 4—Musicade 1, 3. 4—•‘W ’ Club 3. 4. IRIS JUNE BURKEY Activities: GAA 1. 2. 3. 4—FHA 1. 2. 3. 4—Pep Club 1. 2. 3—Girls Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4—Mixed Chorus 3. 4—Musicade 2, 3, 4—Drill Team 2. 3. VERDEN BAUMGARTNER Activities : Football 1—Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4—Band 4—Band Benefit 4—School Paper 3—Blackhawk Band Festival 4—FFA 1. 2, 3, 4— Class Assembly 1. 2. 4. BLANCHE LOUISE WALLIS Activities: GAA 2. 3. 4—FHA 3. 4—Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4—Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4—Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4— Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4—Mixed Chorus 3. 4—Class Assembly 1. 2. 4—Bureau County Music Festival 3. FRANCES FARMER Activities: FHA 1. 2. 3, 4—Musicade 1. 2. 3, 4—Gymboree 1. 2, 3. 4—Girls Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4— Mixed Chorus 3. 4—Thanksgiving Cantata 4. ROBERT LEE WOLFE Activities: Football 1. 2.—Track 1. 2. 4—One Act Play 4—Chorus 1 —Musicade 1. 4—Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4. ELAINE MAE GLAFKA Activities: GAA 3, 4—FHA 1, 2. 3. 4—Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4—Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4—Class Assembly 1. 2—Girls Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4—Mixed Chorus 3. 4—Pep Club 4—Junior Class Play 3—Paper Staff 3—Drill Team 3. 4—Religious Education 1. 2. 3—Vice President of Class 4 —FHA Secretary-Treasurer 4. 'i • . i I .-V , l-ois AfidJIe toy) X', ne ua oivi i ej- e Ve rjevi auYrioa.rtney- J e -1 fo fc £7« � e Crlecflfa. Hckn 'V Lfj’iyijiori J o.ynes C a-S e 7 I Fis J3u h e IB la.Yic.h e lVa.lli Ff fat Fa.Vices ra.F yn e y- 7 I PROPHECY brarian sitting at a large desk reading. As I came closer to the desk I saw that it was another 49’er, Bonnie Johnson. She told me she was chosen as librarian and just loved it where she could read so many books. I asked Bonnie all about the new high school. She told me all she could. I was floored to hear that Leslie Renner is now the professor of Latin at Walnut high school. She also told me what some of our classmates are doing. Forrest Rogers is now a great crooner. He sings on the Hit Parade and has tours all over the country. He is now singing with Neil Lathrop’s famous orchestra. Another 49’er is also with Neil. That is his drummer, Jack Abraham. Jack was chosen as best and most popular drummer in the county for the year. Speaking of music, Bonnie also told me that Verde n Baumgartner is now playing second shotgun in Spike Jones’ band. I guess he really gets a bang out of it. After I left the library I headed back to the hotel. I went past a little flower shop I hadn’t noticed before. On the window in bold letters was printed “Jane’s Flower Shop.” I was immediately attracted by the large beautiful roses. I went inside and who should be behind the counter but Jane Lewis. We were gabbing beside a bouquet of snapdragons when a big bouquet of roses came gliding through the back door. The roses gently laid themselves down and there stood none other than Chuck Odell. He is the manager of the greenhouse behind Jane’s shop. It seems Chuck went to college after graduation and fell in love with the president’s daughter. She left him for another and since then Chuck has been drowning his sorrows in flowers. One day while doing some shopping I came upon a novelty candy shop. The sign said “Franie Mae’s Candy Shop.” The owner was Frances Farmer. She’s doing very well and is happy at her work. Something new has been added in Walnut . . . that is “Jim’s Nook.” I was curious about this so one day I went in. And there just as busy as ever was Jim Brandenburg giving Doris Hatland a Toni. Dorie was in town for the weekend with her all-girl orchestra from New York. I went to hear Dorie’s concert that night and it was really wonderful. Her orchestra is well known all over the country and she told me about some of the 49’ers she met on her tours. When she was in Colorado, she saw Ann Van Dam (the former Ann Waterhouse). She is the owner of a large chicken ranch and had music as a side line. While in California Dorie saw Lois Middleton. Lois won a beauty contest last year and is now a Powers model. During my summer’s stay in Walnut I learned where the rest of our classmates are. Iris Burkey is now a designer in New York. She is designing gowns for small people. Lorella Bowen is now writing an advice column in the Walnut papers. She always could give a word to the Wise. Elaine Glafka is teaching ball room dancing and the greatest dancers come from her studio. Charlene Hill, the famous trapeze artist, fell and sprained her big toe last week. Marian Hopkins took to writing and her latest book published is “ Free, Fat and Forty.” Verna Lee Stocking turned out to be a successful business woman and has millions of dollars and is very happy. I was glad to see and hear about all my old friends and classmates. Some day soon I’m going to fly over and see you. By the way, how is your Old People’s home coming? As ever, a 49’er, Lois Baumgartner. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY 0 As freshmen, we had lots of fun as well as lots of studying. We all went through the ordeal of initiation. And what an ordeal! But it was really a lot of fun, after all. We elected Wayne Kletzein as president, Don Larson as vice president and Phyllis Renner as secretary-treasurer. We took part in the homecoming. It was the first homecoming at Walnut. Then we became sophomores. Don Larson was president, Sue Livey was vice president, and Vivian Oberle was secretary-treasurer. We decorated the gym for our second homecoming and had much fun doing it. There were many other activities we took part in and they all will provide us with many memories. Now, at long last, we’re juniors. Not quite seniors, but we couldn’t be much closer. We elected Don Larson president; Phyllis Renner, vice president; and Sue Livey secretary-treasurer. We had charge of refreshments for the Christmas party and charge of the parade at the homecoming. We are proud to announce that the juniors received first prize for their float. (We didn’t bribe the judges, either.) The juniors will all be looking forward to the prom, which will undoubtedly be the best that has ever been held in old Walnut high! JUNIOR CLASS First row: Vivian Oberle, Dolly Stickle, Miss Osborn, Sue Livey, Donald Larson, Phyllis Renner, Lois Peterson, Janet Hoffman, Alice Whittington. Second row: Arlene Barth, Virginia Strader, Richard Hoffman, Billy Dietz, Albert Jacobs, Dean Winchell, John Perino, Billy Warling, Dorothy Magnuson, Ruth Egert. Third row: Darlene Hardy, Betty Bourquin, Alberta Gustafson, Jane Peach, Lillie Miller, Phyllis Albright, Rita Middleton, Zulma DeWaele, Lois Ganschow, Nelda Ann Gloden, Gloria Schoff, Charlene Gallentine. Fourth row: Eugene Farmer, Donald Mungor, Tommy Flanders, Bob Peach, Wayne Kleizien, Lawrence Clausen, Herbert Gerdes, James Hopkins, Devon Hallman, Billy Sarver, John Wallis. o SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: Beatrice Trobaugh, Margie Von Holten, Erin Larkin, Frederick Schoaf, Marlene Hoffman, Eolyn Wedding, Miss Tolbart, Onilee Brandenburg, Mable Whittington. Second row: Mary Anne Abrams, Marit Wangelin, Bertha Lee, Dorothy White, JoAnn Snider, Harold Bohm, Myril Hallman, Joyce Larson, Joanne Fritz, Clara Bodelson, Nita Hunter. Third row: Marilyn Dyche, Betty McElvania, Roger Gallentine, Ronald Birkey, Richard Albright, Wilbur Krone, Dick Christensen, Marjorie Gilchrist, Norma Wolfe. o FRESHMAN CLASS First row: Lenore Parker, Elizabeth Perino, Phyllis Middleton, John Schuneman, Patricia Quinn, Janet O’May, Dorothy Howes, Angela Perino, Mable Palmer. Second row: Leon Palmer, Max Geldean, James Blondin, Carolyn Johnson, Phyllis Andersen, Nancy Fritz, Helen Gerdes, Gail Gonigam, Ivan Rudiger, Louis Vickrey. Third row: Adrian Blackert, Evelyn Paepke, Mary Hopkins, Lorna Hoge, Betty Howes, Louise Colvin, Marilyn Ganschow, Janice Bass, Rita Hardersen, Doris Carlson. Fourth row: Eugene Lauritzen, James Kinnamon, Junior Howes, Charles Dyche, Ronald Williams, James Jay, Billy Ham, Edward Jacobs, Benny Burkey, Lester Lange, Weston Krone. This page sponsored by Yonk's Royal Blue Store SOPHOMORE HISTORY o On September 1, 1947, thirty-one freshmen entered the confines of Walnut high. We certainly couldn’t have been as green as this year’s freshmen. From the time we first entered the portals of WCHS the whole school looked up to us. Prhaps that was because of the “Bomber.” The “Big Three” of our class were: Erin Larkin, president; Margie Von Hol-ten, vice president; Roger Gallentine, secretary-treasurer; with Miss Osborne, sponsor. ’48-’49 has been a big year for us, the sophisticated sophomores. We really pitched in and did our part for all pro- jects assigned to us under the leadership of Miss Tolbart. Even the seniors decided that the decorations for the homecoming dance were the prettiest that they had seen. This year we are very proud of our two exceptional athletes, “Ikey,” our first team gridiron star and “Atom,” our ace of the basketball court. This year’s V.I.P.’s (Very Important People) were: Marlene Hoffman, president; Fred Schoaf, vice president; and Kay Wedding, secretary-treasurer. Our senator is Doug Anderson. First semester representatives, Erin Larkin and Roger Gallentine, Joyce Larson and Harold Bohm. All thirty-one of us hope to see you next year as jaunty juniors. This page sponsored by Short Insurance Agency FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On the 28th day of September to emphasize our entrance into high school, we freshmen submitted to the ordeal of initiation. We were assigned different individual costumes and different duties were expected of us such as bowing to upper classmen and doing special tasks for our masters. School was conducted as usual during this period of initiation. That night there was an initiation party held in the gym. Each freshman was given a stunt to do. Some had more difficult stunts than others. It was all fun! We wish just as much fun for next year’s freshmen. On November 5 a homecoming parade was held just before the football game with Mendota. We entered our float which each and every one had a part in preparing. Our motto was: “We Aren’t 52 Week But 52 Strong.” It symbolized how we weren’t weak but strong (52 weeks in a year). We offered our services to the school by making refreshments for the home- FRESHMAN The freshman initiation was held on Tuesday, September 28. The idea of the initiation was carried out rather differently than it had been in previous years. The freshmen and new students were dressed in costumes designated by a committee of seniors. These costumes were to represent comic strip characters or historical characters. Each freshman was also assigned to a master and had coming dance. With the help of Mr. O’May and Miss Osborne, we prepared and served sandwiches, cookies and punch. The next duty of our class was the decorating of the gym for the Christmas party. This was a most difficult task for us but we accomplished it after many hours of hard work. The senator and representatives for the second semester are: Janice Bass, senator; Rita Hardersen, Ronald Williams and Louis Vickrey, representatives. We also elected first semester representatives and a senator. They were: Janice Bass, senator; Phyllis Andersen, Gail Gonigam, Ronald Williams, representatives. The class officers are: president, Patricia Quinn; vice president, Janet O’May; secretary-treasurer, John Schu-neman. Our adviser is Mr. O’May. After all the fun we’ve had we wish more fun for next year’s freshmen. INITIATION to act as this person’s slave throughout the day. The party was held in the school gymnasium in the evening. The freshmen were still in costume. Each freshman had to do a stunt and prizes were given to the boy and girl with the best costumes. Following the initiation part of the evening, all the students participated in a social hour of dancing. This page sponsored by Cliff Stier and Langford's Meat Market NOON HOUR PROGRAM Each day the noon hour program is spent in recreation or athletics of some kind, which provides fine entertainment for the students. Play begins each day at 12:20 and ends at 12:55. Mondays are devoted to basket-shooting. On Tuesday, all students, who care to, participate in dancing; others in IMPROVEMENT In the near future we hope to have the home economics department all on one floor with the new recommended unit kitchen system. New ventilator units are also going to replace the old system which has been gymnastics. Wednesdays are spent in volleyball for a mixed group. Co-ed basket-shooting and gymnastics take place on Thursdays. On Fridays, students may dance on the east half of the floor or shoot baskets on the west half of the floor. Ping-pong, shuffleboard and checkers may be played every day at noon. IN SCHOOL in use for many years. One of the biggest improvements that we hope to have next year is the new course of study which the chart indicates, as you can see from that takes one more unit to graduate at the end of four years. o SENIOR DRESS UP DAY This year’s senior class voted to have one day each month when everyone in the class would come to school in clothes better than the usual school dress. This day is the last Friday of each month and at this time the seniors, both boys and girls, come to school with manners to match their dress-up clothes. The object in mind is that we, as sen- iors, should be an example to the lower classmen. We realize that before long we shall be taking our places with the adult world outside of school and that we must begin now to learn how to dress and act like young ladies and gentlemen should. So we believe our dress-up day has proved very beneficial to ourselves as well as to the other students in school. This page sponsored by First State Bank STUDENT COUNCIL First row: Leslie Renner, Bertha Mae Bolbock, James Brandenburg, Donald Hopkins, Lorella Bowen, Mr. Snider, Neil Lathrop. Second row: Louis Vickrey, Lois Peterson, Billy Dietz, Rita Hardersen, Roger Gal-lentine, Wayne Kletzien, Harold Bohm, Herbert Gerdes, Janice Bass, Ronald Williams, Erin Larkin, Gail Gonigam. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First row: Jane Lewis, Donald Hopkins, Mr. Snider, Charlene Hill. Second row: Dorothy Magnuson, Lois Ganschow, James Hopkins, Wayne Kletzien, Neil Lathrop, Nelda Ann Gloden, Gloria Schoff, Sue Livey. JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY First row: JoAnn Snider, Erin Larkin, Marjorie Gilchrist, Eolyn Wedding, Frederick Schoaf, Nita Hunter. Second row: Gail Gonigam, Rita Hardersen, Lorna Hoge, Louise Colvin, Mrs. Watson, Charlene Gallentine, Patricia Quinn, Carolyn Johnson, Max Geldean. This page sponsored by G. H. B. Way STUDENT GOVERNMENT o The Student Government was organized in 1934 to provide a means of student legislation for the promotion of school activities, to cultivate a better understanding between ourselves and our teachers and to teach us the processes of democratic control. The officers elected for the year by the students were: President............Donald Hopkins Vice President.......Jim Brandenburg Secretary-Treasurer..Lorella Bowen Four senators elected by the four respective classes were: Senior.................Neil Lathrop Junior.................Lois Peterson Sophomore....................Douglas Andersen Freshmen................Janice Bass Besides senators the legislative body includes a House of Representatives. Membership to the House is apportioned according to the enrollment of the class. One member is elected for every fifteen students in the class. Representatives are elected to serve one semester. As far as possible there must be equal representation between boys and girls. Representatives for the past year were: First Semester Second Semester Seniors Leslie Renner Leslie Renner Bertha Bolbock Bertha Bolbock Juniors Wayne Kletzien Wayne Kletzien Billie Dietz Ruth Egert Herbert Gerdes Herbert Gerdes Sophomores Roger Gallentine Harold Bohm Erin Larkin Joyce Larson Freshmen Gail Gonigam Louis Vickrey Ronald Williams Ronald Williams Phyllis Andersen Rita Hardersen Leslie Renner was elected sergeant-at-arms and Bertha Bolbock speaker of the house. Mr. Snider has been our very capable sponsor and adviser. This year the Student Government sponsored the third annual homecoming and a Christmas party for our parents. We also purchased some new records for parties and noon hour dancing. We sent six delegates to the state convention of Student Governments at the Congress Hotel in Chicago. This page sponsored by Chas. R. Major THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is a new organization in school. It originated last year through the sponsorship of the Board of Education. By secret ballot of the student body the name Don Marquis was chosen as the name of the chapter. Only junior and senior students are eligible for membership. The quali-factions are Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service. The members are then elected by the faculty according to these qualifications. The initiation of the charter members took place last spring with the Princeton Honor Society performing the candlelight service. All but two members graduated last year so there were no officers chosen. This year the local The National Junior Honor Society was installed at WHS in the spring of 1948. The qualifications of this society are character, scholarship, leadership, service and citizenship. Our dues are fifty cents a semester which we must earn ourselves. Our officers are Erin Larkin, president; JoAnn Snider, vice president; and Marjorie Gilchrist, secre- chapter has had two initiations, one each semester, and the present membership includes four seniors: Charlene Hill, Donald Hopkins, Neil Lathrop and Jane Lewis; seven juniors: Lois Gans-chow, Nelda Ann Gloden, James Hopkins, Wayne Kletzien, Sue Livey, Dorothy Magnuson, Gloria Schoff. Mr. Snider is the faculty advisor. A dinner was held March 29, at the Underground Inn welcoming the newly elected members. The purpose of the Society is to provide an added incentive for higher Scholarship, better Leadership, Character and more Service at Walnut Community high school. o HONOR SOCIETY tary-treasurer. Our membership includes: Marjorie Gilchrist, Erin Larkin, JoAnn Snider, Kay Wedding, Nita Hunter, Frederick Schoaf, Louise Colvin, Charlene Gallentine, Max Geldean, Gail Gon-igam, Rita Hardersen, Lorna Hoge, Carolyn Johnson, Patricia Quinn. Mrs. Watson is the faculty adviser. NATIONAL JUNIOR This page sponsored by Schmitt's Drug Store ACTIVITIES BOOK CLUB First row: Neil Lathrop, Doris Hatland, Lois Ganschow, Nelda Ann Gloden, Gloria Schoaf, Mrs. Watson, Billy Dietz, Lorella Bowen, Leslie Renner, Ann Waterhouse. Second row: Charlene Hill, Bertha Mae Bolbock, Wayne Kletzien, James Hopkins, James Casey, Donald Hopkins, Donald Larson. PAPER STAFF First row: Gloria Schoaf, Mrs. Watson, Charlene Gallentine, Lois Ganschow, Dorothy Magnuson, Vivian Oberle, James Hopkins. Second row: Carolyn Johnson, Betty Lou McElvania, Dean Winchell, Rita Langford, Janet Hoffman. ANNUAL STAFF First row: Marian Hopkins, Mr. Schock, Maynard Parker, Jane Lewis, Leslie Renner, Ann Waterhouse, Donald Hopkins. Second row: Bertha Mae Bolbock, Rex Nelick, Forrest Rogers, Neil Lathrop, Charlene Hill, Doris Hatland, Jack Abraham, Lorella Bowen. This page sponsored by J. Harold Hopkins, M. D. BOOK CLUB The purpose of the Book Club is to encourage its members to read worth while books and to report on them. Our capable sponsor for this year was Mrs. Watson. Our officers included: Don Hopkins as president, James Casey as vice president, and Ann Waterhouse as secretary-treasurer. The membership of the club includes sixteen junior and senior students, eight girls and eight boys. We have eight meetings each year on the second Monday of every school month except September. The meetings are held at homes of one of the members. Every member acts as either the host or assistant host once during the year. Every member is required to read and report on one book during the year. Our meeting opens at eight p.m. with a short business session. Following this two book reviews are given. We then have a social hour and light refreshments are served. We had no dues this year but instead decided to raise money by selling concessions at the Wethersfield basketball game on February 15. With this money we donated to the annual and we plan to have a little party in the spring. Ellsworth Kelly, who was a regular member last year, was made an honorary member this year because of his prolonged illness. All members have enjoyed Book Club this year and we hope that next year will be as successful as this year has been. THE HIGH FLIER The paper is edited by a group of interested junior class members. The editor is Lois Ganschow; assistant editor is Charlene Gallentine. Others on the staff are: James Hopkins and Dean Winchell, sports; Dorothy Magnuson. gossip; Vivian Oberle, humor; Gloria Schoaf, activities; and Caroline Johnson, Betty McElvania, Janet Hoffman and Rita Langford, class reporters. There are reporters at large that often hand in additional news. The “High Flier” appears in the “Walnut Leader” every other week. The adviser is Mrs. Watson. ANNUAL STAFF The Annual staff this year consists of: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Jane Lewis. ASSISTANT EDITORS: Forrest Rogers and Maynard Parker. BUSINESS MANAGERS: Marian Hopkins and Leslie Renner. SOCIAL EVENTS: Doris Hatland, Verna Lee Stocking, Glendon Melton, Charles OHell ORGANIZATIONS: Donald Hopkins, Bob Wolfe, Lois Baumgartner, Kenneth Choiniere. SPORTS: Jack Abraham, Donald Christensen, Bonnie Johnson. HUMOR: Verden Baumgartner, Neil Lathrop. PICTURES: Rex Nelick. GIRLS ATHLETICS: Lorella Bowen and Bertha Bolbock. ART: Ann Waterhouse. MUSIC: Charlene Hill and Rita Langford. Work on the annual started in October and many long hours have been spent in preparing it to the best of our knowledge. Not only the writing of the articles but the typing and proof reading of it also has taken a great deal of time. After months of work the finished product was taken to the printer at Kewanee on April 12. This page sponsored by Gonigam Base Hill Co. HOMECOMING The Homecoming of the year ’48-’49 was a two-day affair. On Friday afternoon the parade was held. The high school band in their new uniforms led the parade, followed by the queen and her attendants who rode in a convertible. Many floats were in the parade which were judged as follows: First prize, junior class. Second prize, sophomore class. Third prize, grade school. The grade school band also participated in the parade. That night we journeyed to Mendota for our final football game. We defeated them by a score of 19-0. The party was held on Saturday night with Joe DeZutti’s orchestra furnishing the music for dancing. The crowning of the homecoming queen, Charlene Hill, by the football captains, Donald Christensen and James Brandenburg, was held at intermission. Her attendants were Lorella Bowen, senior; Janet Hoffman, junior; Marlene Hoffman, sophomore; and Phyllis Andersen, freshman. Even though the weather was disappointing, the homecoming proved to be a great success. o CHRISTMAS PARTY On the evening of December 18th, in the high school gymnasium the students entertained their parents, faculty and friends with their annual Christmas party. The evening got underway with the following program beginning at eight o’clock: The freshmen had a special number with Pat Quinn, Phyllis Andersen and Marilyn Ganschow singing “Buttons and Bows” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” The sophomore class gave a number including Betty McElvania, Marlene Hoffman and Erin Larkin singing “Don’t Wait Till the Night Before Christmas to be Good,” while some others in the class were little children. Virginia Strader of the junior class read the Christmas Story. A group of juniors sang Christmas carols. Lois Peterson sang “Oh Holy Night.” The senior class gave the following numbers: Charlene Hill, Bertha Mae Bolbock, Lorella Bowen and Ann Water-house sang “Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart” and “Winter Wonderland.” Neil Lathrop gave the reading, “Since Ma Has Upped Her Hair.” The rest of the evening was enjoyed by dancing with Joe DeZutti’s orchestra furnishing the music. Refreshments were enjoyed by all. This page sponsored by Livey's Meat Market CYMBOREE This year’s gymboree program was held on March 25, 1949, in the high school gymnasium. This program is put on by the physical education clesses. They demonstrated the art in tumbling, building pyramids, balancing, ropes, apparatus work on the side horse, parallel bars, rings and the horizontal bar. The evening was also high lighted with several clown acts in which Glendon Melton, Jimmy Brandenburg, Harold Bohm, Douglas Anderson and Ivan Rudiger took part. The very capable instructors in the physical education classes were Miss Cully for the girls and Mr. Schock for the boys. Much credit can be given to both of them for their successful program that was enjoyed by all. O JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The annual Junior-Senior Prom and banquet was held on the evening of May 13, 1949. The banquet was held in the gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. A delicious dinner was served. The prom began at 9 p.m. The theme this year was “ALOHA. The scene was a “Hawaiian Island” with the gym decorated in blue with glittering stars and a full moon. Joe DeZutti and his orchestra furnished the music for the great event. The Junior class spent a lot of time and effort to make the prom and banquet a great success. It was greatly enjoyed by everyone who attended and will long be remembered as one of the highlights of our school days. This page sponsored by A. L. Clothing Store JUNIOR-SENIOR CHORUS First row: Charlene Hill, Alice Whittington, Janet Hoffman, Arleen Barth, Blanche Wallis, Betty Bourquin, Helen Whittington, Lois Middleton, Iris Burkey, Dorothy Magnuson, Vivian Oberle, Mr. O’May. Second row: Dolly Stickle, Charlene Gallentine, Gloria Schoaf, Virginia Strader, Ann Waterhouse, Sue Livey, Frances Farmer, Phyllis Renner, Lois Peterson. Third row: Lillie Miller, Rita Middleton, Jane Lewis, Elaine Glafka, Bertha Mae Bol-bock, Phyllis Albright, Zulma DeWaele, Lorella Bowen. Fourth row: Maxine Chelin, Verna Lee Stocking, Lois Ganschow, Nelda Ann Gloden, Marian Hopkins, Doris Hatland, Lois Baumgartner, Bonnie Johnson, Rita Langford. BOYS’ CHORUS First row: Mr. O’May, Louis Vickrey, John Perino, Junior Howes, Lester Lange, Leon Palmer, Nelda Ann Gloden. Second row: James Kinnamon, Charles Dyche, James Brandenburg, Dean Winchell, Kenneth Choiniere, Ronald Williams, Billy Dietz. Third row: Eugene Farmer, Forrest Rogers, John Schuneman, Charles Odell, Neil Lathrop, Maynard Parker, Donald Larson, Leslie Renner. Fourth row: Donald Hopkins, Tommy Flanders, James Casey, Ronald Birkey, Glendon Melton, Wayne Kletzien, Jack Abraham, Rex Nelick, James Hopkins. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE CHORUS First row: Nelda Ann Gloden, Angela Perino, Mary Ann Abrams, Carolyn Johnson, Mr. O’May, Erin Larkin, Elizabeth Perino, Janet O’May, Dorothy Howes. Second row: Phyllis Andersen, Phyllis Middleton, Lenore Parker, Mable Whittington, Mable Palmer, Betty Lou McElvania, Marjorie Gilchrist, Norma Wolfe, Nita Hunter. Third row: Helen Gerdes, Marilyn Dyche, Adrian Blackert, Beatrice Trobaugh, Clara Bodelson, Nancy Fritz, Evelyn Paepke, Margie Von Holter, Eolyn Wedding. Fourth row: Doris Carlson, Onilee Brandenburg, Patricia Quinn, Marilyn Ganschow, Marit Kangelin, Marlene Hoffman, Janice Bass, Rita Hardensen, Mary Hopkins. Fifth row: Lome Hoge, JoAnn Fritz, Joyce Larson, Myril Hallman, Dorothy White, Bertha Lee, Louise Colvin, Betty Howes. This page sponsored by Andy's Restaurant MUSIC o On November 21, 1948 the three choral groups presented a Thanksgiving Cantata. One-half of the program was the presentation of the Harvest Festival while the other half consisted of: a special number by the Freshman-Sophomore chorus, one by the boys’ chorus, one by the girls’ trio (Marlene Hoffman, Erin Larkin and Betty Lou McElvania), and the choruses were assisted in the Harvest Festival by Alice Whittington playing the marimba. We received contributions for our expenses. The band is very proud of their 35 new uniforms which were bought for them this year. They still would like to get enough for all the members, though. The band played several numbers at the program for parents given during Education Week. This was the first opportunity we had to display our new uniforms. A benefit concert was presented by the band on January 11, 1949. The program was made up of a mixture of band selections including classicals, marches, overtures and modern arrangements. The girls’ trio sang; the Whittington girls played some special numbers, Helen playing the accordion, Alice the marimba and Mable playing the drums; Les Renner, Jim Hopkins and Verden Baumgartner played a trumpet trio; and Janet O’May played a clarinet solo. We received generous contributions which will greatly aid in paying for our band uniforms. We are very proud of our music department this year. Each year it shows signs of great improvement. We had 110 students participating in chorus and we had 46 students in the band. The officers for the groups for the past year were as follows: BOYS’ CHORUS President, Don Larson. Secretary, James Brandenburg. Librarian, Don Hopkins. BAND President, Leslie Renner. Secretary, Charlene Hill. Librarian, Bertha Mae Bolbock. JUNIOR-SENIOR GIRLS’ CHORUS President, Ann Waterhouse. Secretary, Sue Livey. Librarian, Jane Lewis. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ CHORUS President, Pat Quinn. Secretary, Erin Larkin. Librarian, Margie Von Holden. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. O’May for his hard work and capable leadership of our many activities. On March 11 we presented our annual Musi-cade which contained activities both by the music department and the speech class The program was as follows: March of the Champions, by Fred Huffer. Argentine Overture, by Forrest Buchtel. Band. Cornet solo, Primier Polka, Leslie Renner. Lustspiel Overture, by Keler Bela. Circus Parade, a novelty, Paul Yoder. The Trumpeters, the Minstrel Band. The Calliope, the Clown Band. The Circus Band, Band. Marimba solo, Lost Chord, Charlene Hill. Night and Day. Ma Peasley’s Sabbath Mourn, Ann Water-house. Red Rhythm Valley, Charles Lee Hill. His Honor, march, Band. A Brown Bird Singing, by Barrie and Wood. Betty McElvania, Erin Larkin, Marlene Hoffman. Mrs. Jones at the Wheel, Doris Hatland. Children of the Heavenly Father, arr. Reig-ger. Heather on the Hill, from Brigadoon, Ler-ner and Loewe. Junior-Senior Girls’ Chorus. 0 Sing Your Songs, by Nobel Cain. March of the Musketeers, by Friml. Junior-Senior Girls’ Chorus and Boys’ Chorus. Teaching His Girl Football, Forrest Rogers. Dedication, by Franz Schubent. Pirates Song, arr. by Reigger. Crusaders Hymn, by F. Wick. Boys’ Chorus. In the Gay Nineties, Rita Langford, Bob Wolfe. Hear Thou Our Prayer O Lord, by Tkach. Chinese Lullaby, by R. H. Bowers. Freshman-Sophomore Girls’ Chorus. 1 Love a Parade, H. Arlen—Freshman-Sophomore Girls’ Chorus’ and Boys’ Chorus. Little Ikey and the Porter, Neil Lathrop. Cindy, by Nobel Cain. The Night Has a Thousand Eyes, by Nobel Cain—entire group. This page sponsored by E. J. Christensen—Corn Shelling MIXED CHORUS First row: Charlene Hill, Phyllis Renner, Sue Livey, Betty Bourquin, Arleen Barth, Louis Vickery, James Kinnamon, Leon Palmer, Charlene Gallentine, Blanche Wallis, Helen Whittington, Iris Burkey, Mr. O’May. Second row: Lois Middleton, Dolly Stickle, Dorothy Magnuson, Lois Peterson, Frances Farmer, Junior Howes, Charles Dyche, Billy Dietz, John Perino, Lester Lange, Ann Waterhouse, Janet Hoffman, Vivian Oberle, Alice Whittington. Third row: Virginia Strader, Lillie Miller, Rita Middleton, Bonnie Johnson, James Brandenburg, Dean Winchell, Leslie Renner, Eugene Farmer, Kenneth Choiniere, Ronald Williams, Rita Langford, Bertha Mae Bolbock, Zulma DeWaele, Gloria Schoff. Fourth row: Jane Lewis, Albert Gustafson, Maxine Chelin Forrest Rogers, John Schu-neman, Neil Lathrop, Donald Hopkins, Charles Odell, Maynard Parker, Donald Larson, Elaine Glafka, Lorella Bowen, Phyllis Albright. Fifth row: Nelda Ann Gloden, Lois Baumgartner, Marian Hopkins, Tommy Flanders, James Casey, Jack Abraham, Glendon Melton, Wayne Kletzien, Ronald Birkey, Rex Nelick, James Hopkins, Lois Ganschow, Verna Lee Stocking. Doris Hatland. BAND First—James Casey, Doris Hatland, Kenneth Choiniere, Janet O’May, Verna Lee Stocking, Janice Bass, Marlene Hoffman, Phyllis Andersen, Joanne Fritz, Louise Colvin, Lorna Hoge, John Schuneman. Second: Nelda Ann Gloden, Joyce Larson, Louis Vickery, Roger Gallentine, Rex Nelick, JoAnne Snider, Marjorie Gilchrist, Billy Dietz, Bertha Mae Bolbock, Rita Hardersen, Verden Baumgartner, Rita Langford, James Hopkins, Leslie Renner. Third: Charlene Hill, Donald Hopkins, Vivian Oberle, Onilee Brandenburg, Helen Whittington, Marylin Ganschow, Glendon Melton, Donald Larson, Ronald Williams, Lois Baumgartner, Dorothy Howes, Lawrence Clausen, Dick Christensen. Standing: Carolyn Johnson, Betty McElvania, Kay Wedding, Marit Wangelin, Jack Abraham, Evelyn Paepke, Mr. O’May, Alice Whittington. DRILL TEAM First row: Miss Cully, Betty McElvania, Janet Hoffman, Lois Peterson, Erin Larkin, Lenore Parker, Dorothy Magnuson, Lois Middleton, Marit Wangelin, Mr. O’May. Second row: Norma Wolfe, Margie Von Holten, Phyllis Renner, Sue Livey, Virginia Strader, Phyllis Albright, Beatrice Trobaugh, Clara Bodelson, Pat Quinn, Adrian Blackert. Third row. Lorella Bowen, Bonnie Johnson, Zulma DeWaele, Bertha Lee, Rita Middle-ton, Ann Waterhouse, Jane Lewis, Alberta Gustafson, Arleen Barth. Fourth row: Blanche Wallis, Charlene Gallentine, Gloria Schoff, Lois Ganschow, Dorothy White, Marian Hopkins, Maxine Chelin, Lillie Miller, Frances Farmer, Elaine Glafka. This page sponsored by Home Equipment ATHLETICS FOOTBALL First row: Louis Vickery, Dick Christensen, John Schuneman, Ronald Williams, Douglas Andersen, Benny Burkey, Eugene Lauritzen, Ivan Rudiger. Second row: Leslie Renner, Donald Christensen, Glendon Melton, Forrest Rogers, Neil Lathrop, James Brandenburg, Maynard Parker, Charles Odell, Kenneth Choin-iere, Jack Abraham. Third row: Mr. LaRussa, Donald Larson, James Casey, Herbert Gerdes, Wayne Klet-zien, Harold Bohm, Robert Peach, Donald Hopkins, Eugene Farmer, Roger Gallentine, Mr. Schock. Fourth row: Billy Dietz, Fred Schoaf, Willis Heidenreich, James Hopkins, Ronald Birkey, Tommy Flanders, John Wallis, Dick Hoffman, John Perino. FIRST FIFTEEN PLAYERS First row: Herbert Gerdes, Glendon Melton, Kenneth Choiniere, Forrest Rogers, Neil Lathrop, Jimmy Brandenburg, Maynard Parker, Wayne Kletzien, Chuck Odell. Second row: Don Larson, Leslie Renner. Third row: Robert Peach, Don Christensen, Eugene Farmer, Roger Gallentine. SENIORS First row: Don Christensen, Jimmy Brandenburg. Second row: Forrest Rogers, Donald Hopkins, James Casey, Glendon Melton, Neil Lathrop, Maynard Parker, Leslie Renner, Chuck Odell, Kenneth Choiniere. This page sponsored by Glen Fritz Plumbing Shop FOOTBALL When practice time on Walnut campus rolled around thirty-seven candidates came out for training. The team was coached by Stephen LaRussa and James Schock. Among Coach LaRussa’s material there were nine lettermen. Our first game was with Princeton here at home. The Tigers struck early in the first quarter to score against the Raiders. Princeton’s kick for the extra was good, making it a score of 7-0 in the Tigers’ favor. The Tigers struck back again with a touchdown in the second quarter and one in the third. The gun ended the game with nineteen points for Princeton to the Raiders’ zero. But you can’t overlook the spirit and drive shown by the Raiders in holding the fighting Tigers. Then the Raiders invaded the Wyoming gridiron for their next game. Twice in the first quarter Walnut scored touchdowns with Farmer kicking two extra points to end the game twenty-six to zero in favor of the Blue Raiders, thus opening the conference with a good score and showing much improvement over their first game. Walnut then handed Toulon their first loss, seven to nothing. The first quarter went scoreless. Then Don Christensen went over for six points and Eugene Farmer kicked an extra point to put a margin between the two teams. Toulon drove as far as the ten yard stripe midway in the second quarter, but fumbled, thus possibly saving the day. The rest of the game was scoreless with hard fought drives back and forth all during the second half. The next game was at home with Bradford. Bradford scored seven points early in the first period but the Blue Raiders came back to make it fourteen to seven at the half in our favor. The Raiders came back fighting mad at the half and ripped off two more touchdowns to cinch the game twenty-six to seven. Walnut took the Flying Geese of Wethersfield with little effort by a score of twenty-seven to nothing. The first half ended zero to zero. The Raiders came back to score three touchdowns in the third period and one in the fourth. Walnut went to Galva on October 15. The Blue Raiders remained at the top of the heap with their fifth straight victory, a twenty-eight to fourteen win over Galva. The Raiders outgained Galva on plays and picked up eighteen first downs to the losers’ five. Leslie Renner substituted as quarterback for Don Larson in the second quarter when the first string quarterback suffered a fractured left collarbone. Renner did a swell job the first game by scoring two touchdowns on quarterback sneaks. The Raiders clinched the Blackhawk title by defeating Princeville. The vic- This page sponsored by Sergeant's Food Store FOOTBALL tory was Walnut’s sixth straight. It also ended conference games for ’48. Walnut demonstrated overwhelming power against Princeville, earning sixteen first downs to the losers’ six. The game was climaxed by a sixty-five yard run by Renner who sprinted behind good blocking to Princeville’s five yard line. The Walnut high gridders ended the season with a nineteen to nothing victory. The Raiders observed their annual homecoming celebration with an impressive victory over Mendota. Coach LaRussa’s Blue Raiders were stymied in their scoring efforts in the first half but finally broke loose for one touchdown in the third quarter and then added two more in the fourth. It was Walnut’s seventh straight victory, closing the season with seven wins out of eight contests. The Blue Raiders proved they were champion eaters as well as football players when they were served their annual banquet by the mothers of the squad. Bob Austin of East Moline, well known football and basketball official, was the speaker of the evening and gave a most interesting talk. He spoke of cooperation and declared that its the second team that makes the first. Rev. Weinrich gave the invocation. Mrs. J. H. Hopkins spoke the welcome for the mothers and Neil Lathrop gave the response for the players. Toastmaster John Foss handled his position well and called upon Co-captains Don Christensen and Jim Brandenburg, and Assistant Coach Schock for a few words. Donald Larson and Robert Peach were elected co-captains of the Blue Raiders for next year’s season. Eleven of the nineteen major letter winners are seniors. It looks like the Raiders should do all right next year. They will have eight major letter winners back, five of which were on the first team this year. Besides the major letter winners there will be ten minor letter winners back which can not be overlooked. There are eleven major letter winners graduating this year. Among those graduating are: James Brandenburg, Neil Lathrop, Glendon Melton, Kenny Choiniere, Charles Odell, Maynard Parker, Leslie Renner, Forrest Rogers, James Casey, Don Hopkins, Eugene Farmer, Herbert Gerdes, Don Larson, Robert Peach, Wayne Kletzien, Richard Hoffman, Roger Gallentine, Harold Bohm. BLACKHAWK CONFERENCE W L TP OP Walnut 6 0 146 27 Toulon 5 1 83 23 Princeville 3 3 49 70 Wethersfield 2 4 65 105 Galva 2 4 101 80 Bradford 2 4 60 103 Wyoming 1 5 23 120 This page sponsored by A. N. Bolz, M. D. BASKETBALL The Walnut Blue Raiders had a wonderful season this year. They finished second in the Blackhawk Conference and second in the county tournament here they were defeated by DePue’s “Little Giants” in a very good game which they lost 41-40 in an overtime. The team won a moral victory in the county tournament and they showed excellent sportsmanship whenever they were on the basketball floor. The varsity was ably coached by Steve LaRussa and the second team was coached by James Schock. We finished our season with a total of twenty victories out of twenty-five games played, possibly the best record of any team in the history of the school. We ended the season with a total of 1362 points to 987 points for our opponents. We won ten out of twelve conference games and three out of four tournament games. We lost six major letter winners and have five major letter winners, we have eight minor letter winners returning. The prospects for next year’s team look very good as we have several experienced men who have seen a lot of action. School Home Away Tour. School Home Away Tour. Walnut 27 38 Galva 44 61 Walnut 74 56 Ohio 35 34 Walnut 56 63 64 Manlius 36 51 43 Walnut 51 56 Princeville 39 52 Walnut 56 56 Bradford 20 43 Walnut 91 Sheffield 49 Walnut 81 54 Wyoming 35 32 Walnut 63 55 Wethersfield 46 31 Walnut 58 51 Toulon 46 40 Walnut 61 57 Tiskilwa 33 19 Walnut 38 Bureau Township 37 Walnut 40 DePue 41 Walnut 27 Princeton 29 On the evening of March 15 we had a potluck supper for the basketball squad. Coach LaRussa gave out the basketball awards for the season and each of the co-captains, Don Hopkins and Jim Casey, made a speech about the season’s games. Gil Dodds, “The Flying Parson,” holder of the world’s record for the fastest indoor mile ever ran, gave a very interesting speech. Mr. Dodds painted some interesting facts about his encounters with other champions and mentioned some of the qualities that they must possess if they wish to become champions, in athletics or in any other endeavors. This page sponsored by Schrader Produce BASKETBALL—FIRST TEAM Mr. LaRussa, Don Larson, Chuck Odell, Don Hopkins, James Casey, Harold Bohm, Glendon Melton, Bob Peach, Verden Baumgartner, Jim Hopkins, Forrest Rogers, Jack Abraham. CHEERLEADERS Minor: Betty McElvania, Marit Wangelin, Marlene Hoffman. Major: Sue Livey, Bert Bolbock, Lorella Bowen, Phyllis Renner. BASKETBALL—SECOND TEAM Mr. Schock, Eddy Jacobs, Don Mungor, Billy Sarver, Lawrence Clausen, Tommy Flanders, Roger Gallentine, Roger Williams, Louis Vickery. This page sponsored by Dr. Kindt's Office C. A. A. In short “G. A. A.” stands for the “Girls’ Athletic Association,” but it also stands for many other things which promote better citizenship such as: leadership, sportsmanship, loyalty and cooperation. Along with numerous other fine qualities, the G.A.A. builds better lives by enabling us to live with others. Jane Lewis was chosen our president this year. Our vice president is Vivian Oterle and secretary-treasurer is Doris Hatland. Under the fine leadership of these girls, we have had many activities, as: hikes, treasure hunts, wiener roasts and suppers. We have a point system through which girls may earn awards by participating in various outside activities. A Play Day was held at Walnut on October 16. About fifty girls were present from surrounding towns. Games were played on the lower campus in the morning. After a sack lunch was enjoyed, the girls danced and played games in the gym. o SADIE HAWKINS PARTY On November 13, the G.A.A. sponsored a Sadie Hawkins party in the gym of the high school. The girls were, of course, responsible for the transportation of their dates, tickets, courtesies and all the other details the boys would ordinarily take care of. Everyone had a big time. The girls and their guests dressed in sport clothes to make the party informal and to have a better time. The gym was decorated with bales of straw and bright colored streamers. The evening started off with a “bang” when all joined in the Grand March. Bubble gum was dropped from above as each couple passed under the basket. Everyone danced for awhile, then the boys bobbed for apples. Soon the circle dance got under way, which lifted the spirits of all. After that the boys all threw their right shoe in the middle of the floor and the girls made a mad dash for a shoe. Each found the boy to whom the shoe belonged and danced with him. My! Some boys have huge feet! Other games were enjoyed when groups in a circle passed a match box from nose to nose and a potato from shoulder to shoulder. Doughnuts and delicious punch (made by Miss Cully) was served. Mrs. Bob Gerbitz made the doughnuts, which were very good, too. Yum! Yum! This page sponsored by Walnut Grain Co. G. A. A. First row: Jane Lewis, Vivian Oberle, Doris Hatland, Miss Cully. Second row: Janet Hoffman, Nita Hunter, Dorothy Magnuson, Dolly Stickle, Carolyn Johnson, Betty McElvania, Phyllis Middleton, Lenore Parker, Lois Peterson, Marjorie Gilchrist, Janet O’May. Third row: Erin Larkin, Evelyn Paepke, Phyllis Renner, Sue Livey, Rita Hardersen, Blanche Wallis, Arlene Barth, Lois Middleton, Onilee Brandenburg, Beatrice Tro-baugh, Margie Von Holten, Helen Gerdes, Phyllis Andersen. Fourth row: Charlene Gallentine, Marlene Hoffman, Janice Bass, Gloria Schoff, Nelda Ann Gloden, Phyllis Albright, Ann Waterhouse, Marit Wangelin, Elaine Glafka, Mary Hopkins, Betty Howes, Marilyn Ganschow, Pat Quinn. Fifth row: Bertha Mae Bolbock, Lorna Hoge, Bonnie Johnson, Rita Langford, Charlene Hill, Lois Ganschow, Marian Hopkins, JoAnn Snider, Verna Lee Stocking, Maxine Chelin, Joyce Larson, Louise Colvin, Lorella Bowen. PEP CLUB First row: Sue Livey, Bert Bolbock, Betty McElvania, Marit Wangelin, Marlene Hoffman, Lorella Bowen, Phyllis Renner. Second row: Miss Cully, Dorothy Howes, Janet O’May, Janet Hoffman, Phyllis Middleton, Nita Hunter, Phyllis Andersen, Marjorie Gilchrist, Dorothy Magnuson, Erin Larkin. Third row: Vivian Oberle, Lenore Parker, Carolyn Johnson, Helen Gerdes, Kay Wedding, Margie Von Holten, Arleen Barth, Blanche Wallis, Rita Hardersen, Onilee Brandenburg. Fourth row: Lois Peterson, Elaine Glafka, Janice Bass, Pat Quinn, Marilyn Ganschow, Phyllis Albright, Charlene Gallentine, Gloria Schoff, Nelda Gloden, Jane Lewis, Ann Waterhouse. Fifth row: Lorna Hoge, Louise Colvin, Joyce Larson, Bonnie Johnson, Rita Langford, Doris Hatland, Maxine Chelin, Verna Lee Stocking, Charlene Hill, Lois Ganschow, JoAnne Snider. “W” CLUB First row: Mr. Schock, Mr. LaRussa, James Casey, James Brandenburg, Don Hopkins, Mr. Snider, Mr. O’May. Second row: Maynard Parker, Don Christensen, Harold Bohm, Wayne Kletzien, Ver-den Baumgartner, Roger Gallentine. Third row: Kenneth Choiniere, Forrest Rogers, Eugene Farmer, Neil Lathrop, Herbert Gerdes, Clendon Melton, Bob Peach, Charles Odell, Don Larson, Leslie Renner, Dick Hoffman, Billy Warling. This page sponsored by R. E. Lewis Insurance Agency w W ? W W f i CLUB The “W” Club was organized to further the interest in inter-scholastic athletics and adopt rules and regulations regarding the granting and wearing of athletic awards. The membership of the “W” Club includes all boys who have earned major awards in football, basketball and track; but only those attending Walnut high school may vote or hold office. The executive committee for the year includes our sponsor, Coach LaRussa, Principal Snider and Mr. O’May. As officers this year we chose Jim Brandenburg as president; Jim Casey as vice president and Don Hopkins as secretary-treasurer. To raise money this year we have sold popcorn at the football games, sold “T” PEP The Pep Club is a fine organization of spirited members representing all the classes. The prime purpose of this club is to back the cheerleaders in yells. In other words—the group as a whole provides moral support, not only for our athletes, but for the school as a whole; and strengthens the “all out” urge to win a good clean victory for old Walnut High. Our cheerleaders, who carry the chief responsibility for a successful club, are as follows: Regular: Lorella Bowen, Bertha Mae Bolbock, Sue Livey, Phyllis Renner. shirts and sweat shirts with Walnut “Blue Raiders” on the chest, sold blue and white caps, and sponsored two basketball games on February 22. One game between the high school varsity and the Walnut Independents. In the other game the grade and high school faculities and board members played the Walnut Businessmen. All of our money making projects were a success so we held a dance on April 1 with the music by Johnny Kaye’s orchestra from Peru. We also had refreshments. With the money left over we plan to take a trip to Chicago to see some athletic event in the spring. This has been one of the most successful years of the “W” Club and we hope that next year will be equally as good or better. o CLUB Assistant: Marit Wangelin, Betty Lou McElvania, Marlene Hoffman. The officers, who were chosen to carry the business end, are: president, Lorella Bowen; vice president, Bert Bolbock; secretary-treasurer, Joyce Larson. The Pep Club of 1948-’49 has proved to be a huge success with forty-eight enthusiastic girls answering roll call and attending nearly all the games. Pep meetings are held weekly to learn new yells and to “brush up” on old ones. We have had teams to be mighty proud of and, therefore, plenty for which to yell. This page sponsored by Bruce Jewelry F. H. A. First row: Miss Osborn, Lois Peterson, Lois Baumgartner, Charlene Hill, Elaine Glafka, Gloria Schoff, Bert Bolbock. Second row: Dorothy Howes, Lenore Parker, Dorothy Magnuson, Betty McElvania, Erin Larkin, Helen Gerdes, Lois Middleton, Carolyn Johnson, Phyllis Andersen, Phyllis Middleton, Janet Hoffman, Iris Burkey. Third row: Blanche Wallis, Frances Farmer, Virginia Strader, Phyllis Albright, Pat Quinn, Charlene Gallentine, Marlene Hoffman, Evelyn Paepke, Arleen Barth, Onilee Brandenburg, Margie Von Holten. Fourth row: Marilyn Ganschow, Lorna Hoge, Nelda Gloden, Lois Ganschow, Verna Lee Stocking, Maxine Chelin, Marian Hopkins, Doris Hatland, Bonnie Johnson, Rita Langford, Joyce Larson, Marit Wangelin. PHYSICS First row: Tommy Flanders, Don Hopkins, Jack Abraham. Second row: Jim Hopkins, Kenneth Choiniere, Rex Nelick, Mr. LaRussa, Glendon Melton, James Casey, Lois Baumgartner, Frances Farmer. F. F. A. First row: Eugene Farmer, Billy Sarver, Dick Hoffman, Dean Winchell, Herbert Gerdes, Billy Dietz, Mr. Hatland. Second row: Leon Palmer, Ivan Rudiger, Gail Gonigam, James Kinnamon, Junior Howes, Benny Burkey, John Perino, Dick Christensen, Lester Lange, Weston Krone, Louis Vickery, Max Geldean. Third row: Jimmy Brandenburg, Roger Gallentine, Billy Warling, Eddy Jacobs, Myron Sergeant, Bob Wolfe, Charles Dyche, Ronald Williams. Fourth row: Forrest rogers, John Wallis, Donald Mungor, Maynard Parker, Don Christensen, Wilbur Krone, Donald Larson, Verden Baumgartner. Fifth row: Neil Lathrop, James Jay, Devon Hallman, Bob Peach, Harold Bohm, Wayne Kletzien, Lawrence Clausen, Ronald Birkey, Albert Jacobs, John Schuneman. This page sponsored by J. E. Schwartzentraub F. H. A. The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization of girls who study homemaking in school. We work together for better homes and home life for everyone. We think that helping to make happy homes now and in the future, is the most important thing that we can do for democracy. The Walnut chapter of the Future Homemakers of America was again a member of the Illinois chapter organization and the national club. This year our club had forty-one members. The motto of the F.H.A. is “Forward New Horizons.” The flower is the red rose, symbol of vibrant, glowing health, and the colors are red and white, symbolic of youth and purity. The emblem is hexagon in shape made of red and white felt. Around the top is the name of the organization and around the bottom the motto is given. In the center there is a house supported by two hands which symbolizes that of youth. Lois Baumgartner represented our club at F.H.A. training camp at Lake Bloomington last summer. Charlene Hill was chosen as a delegate to the first national F.H.A. convention held in Kansas City, Missouri. Our club has enjoyed many interesting activities this year. The F.H.A. girls had a slumber party in the gym. The F.H.A. and F.F.A. went caroling in December and then returned to the high school for a chili supper. A St. Patrick’s day dance is being planned for March 18. The Mother-Daughter banquet will be held on April 20 at 6:30. Our sectional rally will meet at Spring Valley this year. Our officers this year were: President, Charlene Hill. Vice president, Lois Baumgartner. Secretary-Treasurer, Elaine Glafka. Pianist, Bertha Mae Bolbock. Song Leader, Lois Peterson. Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer, Gloria Schoff. Our club mother was Mrs. Ganschow. Miss Marjorie Osborn was the faculty sponsor. This page sponsored by Imogene Shop F. F. A. The Walnut chapter of the Future Farmers of America became an incorporated chapter on October 14, 1929. This organization is for boys who are studying vocational agriculture. Three years of vocational agriculture are offered in our school. The first year is the study of soil, crops and animal husbandry. The second year is a continuation of the first year with judging and management also taught. The third year is farm shop which consists of drawing, woodworking, electric wiring and welding. Each student is required to have an outside home project. The motto for this organization is: Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve. The F.F.A. has a joint meeting with the F.H.A. the first Wednesday of each month. Gonigam, Bass and Hill sponsored a trip to the International Livestock Exposition which is held at Chicago every year. We also visited the International Tractor Works and Swift and Company Packing Plant. Black and Abbott Farms sponsored a corn yield contest and Robert Peach won the highest yield of the section with 184.52 bushels of Pfister 170. He received an RCA radio for first prize. The freshman FFA boys held a pest contest. Benny Burkey’s team beat Weston Krone’s team. The losing team treated the winners to a party in th gym Saturday night, February 12. The officers for this chapter were: Dean Winchell, president; Richard Hoffman, vice president; Herbert Gerdes, secretary; Jack Ditz, treasurer; Billy Sarver, reporter; Eugene Farmer, sentinel. C. M. Hatland is the adviser. The Walnut chapter has 37 State Farmer degrees, the record for the state of Illinois. The F.F.A. members who attended the leadership camp at Kawanda on September 19 and 20 were: Dean Winchell, James Kinnamon, John Schuneman and Gail Gonigam. Agriculture teachers and Springfield state vocational officers cooperated in making possible this Leadership Training Camp. C. M. Hatland, Gilbert Hasenyager and Maynard Parker enjoyed the treat of the year by staying two nights in the Illinois Union Memorial Building in Urbana during the state F.F.A. convention in June. This page sponsored by Leo Bass—Hatchery JUNIOR PLAY The junior play was held on Friday evening, November 19, 1948 with Mrs. Watson as director. The play cast was as follows: Anne Barlow—Nelda Ann Gloden. Kathy Barlow—Dorothy Magnuson. Betty Marshall—Vivian Oberle. Jim Deming—Wayne Kletzien. Jack Forbes—Jack Dietz. Frank Lawrence—Bob Peach. Mrs. Marshall—Ruth Egert. Mrs. Atwater—Alberta Gustafson. Mr. Jenkins—Tommy Flanders. Mr. Travis—Herbert Gerdes. The play was centered around Kathy, a lively girl of 16, who wanted desperately to help her sister, Anne, who wrote an advice column for the local newspaper. The entanglement of helpful acts performed by Kathy produced many humorous situations. After getting everyone into trouble, she finally got things straightened out. Entertainment between acts consisted of piano selections by Charlene Gal-lentine and vocal selections by Donald Larson, accompanied by Charlene Hill. ONE-ACT-PLAY The One-Act-Play contest was held on February 16, 1949, at Spring Valley high school. Our play was a comedy called “Make Room for Rodney.” The characters were: Mrs. Lodge: Lois Baumgartner. Mr. Lodge: Neil Lathrop. Rodney Lodge: Leslie Renner. The senior play, “The Groom Said No!” was held on May 3. The following people were chosen for the cast: Mrs. Inez Cameron: Ann Waterhouse. Patty Cameron: Bonnie Johnson. Virgie Cameron: Doris Hatland. Mr. Will Cameron: Neil Lathrop. Steve Cameron: James Casey. Clara Curtis: Verna Lee Stocking. Lt. Shirley Anderson: Rita Langford. Mrs. Sorenson: Marian Hopkins. Mary Alice Callister: Lois Middleton. Ed Smith: Maynard Parker. Willie Williams: Bob Wolfe. Phyllis Lodge: Rita Langford. Bill Thompson: Wayne Kletzien. Lyman Cunnnigham: Bob Wolfe. Josephine: Carolyn Johnson. Katie, the maid: Bonnie Johnson. We placed third in the contest. Leslie Renner received the boys’ Major Role award. PLAY The play was a comedy centered around the re-adjustment to civilian life of Steve Cameron, a Marine just home from the war. He falls in love with an Army nurse and his parents have plans for the marriage of Steve and Clara Curtis, Steve’s girl friend from high school days. It all provides a comical confusion which is finally cleared when Steve says “No!” to Clara and marries Lt. Shirley Anderson. Clara marries Ed Smith, owner of a chicken farm, whom she has really been in love with all the time. SENIOR This page sponsored by Federated Store JUNIOR PLAY CAST Ruth Egert, Herbert Gerdes, Tommy Flanders, Nelda Ann Gloden, Wayne Kletzien, Bob Peach, Alberta Gustafson, Billy Dietz, Dorothy Magnuson, Vivian Oberle, Mrs. Watson. ONE ACT PLAY Rita Langford, Wayne Kletzien, Leslie Renner, Carolyn Johnson, Bob Wolfe, Bonnie Johnson, Lois Baumgartner, Neil Lathrop, Mrs. Watson. BROTHERS AND SISTERS First row: Dick Christensen, Donald Christensen, Joanne Fritz, Nancy Fritz, James Hopkins, Donald Hopkins, Marilyn Dyche, Charles Dyche. Second row: Richard Hoffman, Marlene Hoffman, Eugene Farmer, Frances Farmer, Herbert Gerdes, Helen Gerdes, Maynard Parker, Lenore Parker, Donald Larson, Joyce Larson, Robert Peach, Jane Peach. Third row: Benny Burkey, Iris Burkey, Junior Howes, Betty Howes, Rita Middleton, Phyllis Middleton, Lois Middleton, Helen Whittington, Mable Whittington, Alice Whittington, Angelo Perino, John Perino, Elizabeth Perino. Fourth row: Weston Krone, Wilbur Krone, Mable Palmer, Leon Palmer, Blanche Wallis, John Wallis, Bob Wolfe, Norma Wolfe, Devon Hallman, Myril Hallman, Edward Jacobs, Albert Jacobs. This page sponsored by Walnut Cafe HUMOR SNAPSHOTS BABY PICTURES 1. Lorella Bowen 2. Ann Waterhouse 3. Charles Odell 4. Maxine Chelin 5. Blanche Wallis 6. Marian Hopkins 7. Doris Hatland, Jane Lewis, Rita Langford and Ann Waterhouse 8. Rex Nelick 9. Elaine Glafka 10. Verna Lee Stocking 11. Lois Middleton 12. Bertha Bolbock 13. Verden Baumgartner 14. Jane Lewis 15. Donald Christensen 16. Kenneth Choiniere 17. Forrest Rogers 18. Helen Whittington 19. Charlene Hill 20. Frances Farmer 21. Neil Lathrop 22. Iris Burkey 23. Bonnie Johnson 24. Myron Sergeant 25. Glendon Melton 26. Donald Hopkins 27. James Casey 28. Lois Baumgartner 29. Jack Abraham 30. Maynard Parker 31. Rita Langford 32. Doris Hatland and Rita Langford 33. Bob Wolfe 34. Leslie Renner 35. James Brandenburg This page sponsored by Truman Esmond WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF Bob was a gentleman instead of a “Wolf” Glendon was freezing and not “Melton” Harold was a firecracker instead of a “Bohm.” If Jimmy and Rex got another “Toni” Kenny Choiniere couldn’t chew gum. Dick Hoffman was quiet in sixth period library Walnut High caught on fire Jack Dietz didn’t like freshman girls Study halls were quiet Charlene Gallentine did really like Billy Warling Freshmen girls weren’t always giggling “Andies” was a tea shop No one was on the non-reading list The class of “49” weren’t all geniuses Zulma and Tommy F. didn’t argue all the time Janet was an O’Rieghly instead of O’May Don Christensen wasn’t the first one home at noon Bookkeeping pupils could carry adding machines Neil Lathrop wrote the song “Louise” The typing students had 12 fingers instead of 10 Lois Peterson was only fooling about boys Gail Gonigam didn’t have such curly locks Rita Middleton could drive a car Pat was called “Patricia” English IV lived in the Elizabeth-ian period Teachers could have a vacation every two weeks Everyone got at least one “A” on his report card Lois Middleton didn’t eat jawbreakers in library Billy Sarver wasn’t always making eyes at Ruthie Egert Erin Larkin wanted pears and not peaches Gene was a sailor instead of a farmer Margie’s name was Hoffman and not Von Holten Lorella went with Archabald Gilt-water and not Elmer The junior boys couldn’t get to Sterling on Saturday night Mr. Schock was a relative of Mr. Electricity Mr. O’May hadn’t made that basket in the Faculty-Businessmen’s game Mr. LaRussa’s girls in geometry class didn’t swoon (over geometry) Mr. Snider gave everybody “A” in history Mr. Hatland taught home ec Mrs. Watson had a play cast that knew their lines the first day Miss Tolbart had an English class that was interested in English IV Miss Cully’s tying class passed their time test with no mistakes Miss Osborn taught agriculture This page sponsored by Citizens State Bank DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN? John Abraham went to Ohio on Saturday nights? Verden Baumgartner owned a GOOD car? Bert Bolbock didn’t have a cheery “hello” for everyone? Lois Baumgartner didn’t have a good time? James Brandenburg weighed 97 pounds ? Kenneth Choiniere didn’t have a Toni? Lorella Bowen didn’t go steady? Iris Burkey was a petunia instead of an Iris? James Casey didn’t love all the girls ? Maxine Chelin ran down the halls screaming? Donald Christensen wasn’t athletic in all sports? Frances Farmer wasn’t going with a boy from Erie? Elaine Glafka used to like the name “Don?” Doris Hatland didn’t like number 41 of the Blue Raiders? Charlene Hill couldn’t play any musical instrument? Donald Hopkins came to class without studying his lessons? Marian Hopkins wasn’t always willing to help on any job? Bonnie Johnson rode in a stroller instead of on a horse? Ellsworth Kelly wasn’t a good football manager? Rita Langford couldn’t decide between Ohio and Walnut? Neil Lathrop had no funny joke to tell? Jane Lewis loved the state of Missouri ? Glendan Melton never liked darkhaired girls? Lois Middleton didn’t have New Bedford on her mind? Rex Nelick couldn’t build a car out of parts? Charles Odell never knew Bonnie? Maynard Parker wasn’t interested in a certain blond? Leslie Renner thought girls were not important. Forrest Rogers wasn’t swooned over by freshmen girls? Myron Sergeant towered six feet tall? Verna Lee Stocking liked a boy called “Frankie?” Blanche Wallis couldn’t think of silly sayings or poems? Ann Waterhouse wasn’t daydreaming of Leslie? Helen Whittington looked forward to Thursday nights? Bob Wolfe was quiet in Mr. Schock’s study hall? Everyone got straight “A” in all their studies? Mr. Schock’s study hall was noiseless? Mrs. Watson was going with some one named Ezra instead of Art? When everyone didn’t have a good time at Walnut high school? This page sponsored by Atherton Grain Co. JOKES Jack Abraham and Lois Baumgartner in physics lab. Jack: “Say, what’s that odor?” Lois: “Fresh air, somebody opened a window.” Mr. LaRussa: “What is a vacuum?” Freshman: “I have it in my head but I can’t explain it.” Parker: “This liniment makes my arm smart.” Chris: “Rub some on your head.” Chuck: “Someone has stolen my towel.” Les: “Which one?” Chuck: “The one I got from the swimming pool at Princeton.” Father: “Son, are you pursuing your studies faithfuly?” Glendon: “Indeed, father. I’m always behind.” Myron: “Mr. Schock, should I take Bob to the zoo this morning?” Mr. Schock: “Absolutely not. If the zoo wants him, let them come and get him.” Mr. O’May: “So you used to be a musician. What instrument did you play?” Jim B.: “I played second shotgun in the Spike Jones aggregation.” Rex N.: “Father, can you write in the dark?” Father: “Why, I guess so.” Rex: “Okay, then turn out the lights and sign my report card.” Mr. LaRussa: “That boy will be the death of me.” Mr. Snider: “What’s wrong now?” Mr. LaRussa: “He wants to know what would happen if he mixed a bottle of ink eradicator with a bottle of ink.” Casey: “Where is Glendon?” Verden: “You mean that fellow that wears a size fourteen shoe?” Casey: “Yeah.” Verden: “He went down to the corner to turn around.” Buck R.: “You say this is good hair tonic?” Neil L.: “It sure is. Yesterday I pulled the cork out with my teeth and now I have a mustache.” Wolfe: “Love is just one thing after another.” Chuck: “Nope, you’re wrong. It’s just two darn things after each other.” Mrs. Watson: “What is a synonym?” Leslie: “It is a word you can use in place of another you can’t spell.” Don L.: “Say, what’s good for a cold in the head?” Krone: “Stick a plug in one of your ears and stop the draft through there.” Les: “That tunnel we just passed through cost a million dollars.” Char: “It was a total waste of money as far as you are concerned.” Mr. O’May: “Is there an instrument for measuring density?” Kenny: “Certainly, the report card.” Mr. Snider: “What course do you expect to graduate in?” Myron: “In the course of time.” Mr. Hatland: “Wake that girl next to you, will you?” Chris: “Wake her yourself. You put her to sleep.” This page sponsored by Nelick's Drug Store SCHOOL CALENDAR FIRST SEMESTER—1948-1949 AUGUST 23. Freshmen Registration, Library, 9:00 A.M. 28. Teachers Workshop Meeting. 30. Teachers Workshop Meeting. 31. Teachers’ Workshop Meeting. SEPTEMBER I. School Opens—8:30 A.M. 7. Pep Club Tryouts. Auditorium. 10. Football Game. Princeton (here) 8:00 P.M. 13. Book Club Meeting. 8:00 P.M. 14. G.A.A. Hike. 15. F.H.A. Meeting. 7:30 P.M. 17. Football Game. Wyoming (there) 8:00 P.M. 20. F.F.A. Leadership Conference, Sec. 5, Peoria. 21. State Contour Plowing Match. Ohio. 24. Football Game. Toulon (here) 8:00 P.M. 25. Football Trip. Illinois-Kansas State Game. 27. Board of Education Meeting. 8:00 P.M. OCTOBER 1. Football Game. Bradford (here) 8:00 P.M. 4. Student Council Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 5. Faculty-Board Dinner. 6:30 P.M., Grade School. 6. Six Weeks Tests. 7. Six Weeks Tests. Football Game, Wethersfield (here) 8:00 P.M. 8. Divisional Teachers’ Meeting. LaSalle. No School. End of First Six Weeks Period. II. Book Club Meeting. 8:00 P.M. G.A.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 12. Ralph Pierce. Magician. Matinee and Evening. 13. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Meeting. 7:30 P.M. 14. Assembly Program. “Young Bear,’’ 8:30 A.M. Teachers’ Meeting. 7:30 P.M. 15. Football Game. Galva (there) 8:00 P.M. 16. G.A.A. Play Day (here). 18. F.F.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. F. H.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 26. Library Meeting. Geneseo. 25. Board of Education Meeting. 8:00 P.M. 27. V-Roy, Magician. 8:00 P.M.. Sponsored by F.F.A. and F.H.A. 29. Football Game. Princeville (there) 8:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 1. Student Council Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 5. Football Game, Mendota (there) 8:00 P.M. Illinois Speech Association Meeting. 6. Illinois Speech Association Meeting. 8. Book Club Meeting. 8:00 P.M. G. A.A. Meeting. 3:30 P.M. 8-12 American Education Week. 9. Assembly Program, Marionettes,“ 10:00 A.M. 10. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Meeting. 7:30 P.M. 11. Armistice Day. No School. 15. F.F.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. F. H.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 17. Assembly Program. Shurtlef. 8:30 A.M. 18. Six Weeks Tests. 19. Six Weeks Tests. End of Second Six Weeks Period. Junior Class Play. Auditorium. 8:00 P.M. 22. Basketball Game. Tiskilwa (there) 7:15 P.M. 23. Teachers’ Meeting. 7:30 P.M. 24. Basketball Game. Galva (here) 7:15 P.M. 25. Thanksgiving Vacation. 26. Thanksgiving Vacation. 29. School Resumes. 8:30 A.M. Board of Education Meeting. 8:00 P.M. 30. Basketball Game. Ohio (here) 7:15 P.M. DECEMBER 1. Annual Blackhawk Conference Meeting. Wethersfield. 6. Student Council Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 7. Basketball Game. Manlius (here) 7:15 P.M. 8. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Meeting. 7:30 P.M. 10. Basketball Game. Wyoming (there) 7:15 P.M. 13. Book Club Meeting. 8:00 P.M. G. A.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 14. Basketball Game. Princeton (there) 7:15 P.M. 16. B.C.S.P.A. Dinner Meeting. Princeton. 17. Basketball Game. Princeville (here) 7:15 P.M. 20. F.F.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. F. H.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 22. Christmas Vacation Begins. 3:20 P.M. JANUARY 3. School Resumes. 8:30 A.M. 4. Basketball Game. Wethersfield (there) 7:15 P.M 7. Basketball Game. Bradford (here) 7:15 P.M. 10. Book Club Meeting. 8:00 P.M. G. A.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 12. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Meeting. 7:30 P.M. 13. Semester Tests. 14. Semester Tests. Basketball Game. Toulon (there) 7:15 P.M. First Semester Ends. 19. Teachers’ Meeting, 7:30 P.M. 21. Report Cards Out. 3:15 P.M. Note: Calendar to be supplemented. This page sponsored by McCarthy's Super Market SCHOOL CALENDAR SECOND SEMESTER—1948-1949 JANUARY 17. Second Semester Begins. F.F.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. F. H.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. Book Club. 8:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting, 8:00 P.M. Basketball Game (Grade School vs. Freshmen) 7:00 P.M. 18. Basketball Game. Sheffield (here) 7:15 P.M. 20. Adult Evening School. 21. Basketball Game. Galva (there) 7:15 P.M. 24-29 Bureau County Tournament. 27. Adult Evening School. FEBRUARY 1. Basketball Game, Ohio (there) 7:15 P.M. 2. WLS Entertainment, GBH Co. sponsors (auditor- ium) 1:00 P.M. G. A.A. Supper. 5:00-7:00 P.M. 3. Adult Evening School. 4. Basketball Game. Wyoming (here) 7:00 P.M. 7. Student Council Meeting. 2:30 P.M. 8. Basketball Game. Manlius (there) 7:15 P.M. 9. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Meetings. 7:30 P.M. 10. Adult Evening School. 11. Bureau County Teachers’ Institute. Princeton (No School). Basketball Game. Princeville (there) 7:15 P.M. 14. One-Act Play Assembly. G.A.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. Book Club Meeting. 8:00 P.M. 15. Basketball. Game. Wethersfield (here) 7:15 P.M. 16. One-Act Play Contest. Spring Valley. 1:30 P.M. 17. Adult Evening School. 18. Basketball Game, Bradford (there) 7:15 P.M. 21. Senior Class Assembly. Auditorium. F.F.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. F. H.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 22. W Club Basketball Game. 23. Rural Youth Play and Social Hour. 8:00 P.M. 24. Six Weeks Tests. Adult Evening School. 25. Six Weeks Tests. Fourth Six Weeks Ends. Basketball Game. Toulon (here) 7:00 P.M. 28. Board of Education Meeting, 8:00 P.M. MARCH 1-4 Regional Tournament. Mendota. 2. Community Concert Association. 8:15 P.M. 3. Adult Evening School. 4. Bureau County School Music Festival. Auditor- ium. 8:00 P.M. 7. Student Council Meeting. 2:30 P.M. 9. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Meetings. 7:30 p.m. 10. Adult Evening School. 11. Musicade, Auditorium, 8:00 P.M. 14. Book Club Meeting. 8:00 P.M. G. A.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 16. Basketball Dinner. 6:30 P.M. Community Concert Association. 8:15 P.M. 21. Junior Class Assembly. Auditorium. F.F.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. F. H.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 25. Gymboree, Gymnasium. 8:00 P.M. 28. Board of Education Meeting. 8:00 P.M. 30-31-April 1 N.C.A. Meeting. Chicago. APRIL 1. W” Club Dance. 4. Student Council Meeting. 2:30 P.M. 5. Blackhawk Conference Vocal Festival. Wyoming. 6. Six Weeks Tests. 7. Six Weeks Tests. Fifth Six Weeks Ends. 11. Sophomore Class Assembly. Auditorium. G. A.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. Book Club Meeting. 8:00 P.M. 13. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Meetings. 7:30 P.M. 15. Easter Vacation—Good Friday. 18. Easter Vacation. 19. School Resumes. 8:30 A.M. F.F.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. F.H.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 20. Mother-Daughter Banquet. Gym., 6.30 P.M. 22. Bureau County Music Festival. Spring Valley. 25. Board of Education Meeting. 8:00 P.M. 29. Galva Relays. Galva. MAY 2. Freshman Class Assembly. Auditorium. Student Council Meeting. 2:30 P.M. 3. Senior Class Play. Auditorium. 8:00 P.M. 5. Blackhawk Conference Band Festival. Galva. 6. G.A.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 10. Bureau County Track and Field Meet. Princeton. 11. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Meetings. 7:30 P.M. 12. B.C.S.P.A. Dinner Meeting. Princeton. 6:30 P.M. 13. Junior-Senior Prom. 6:30 .M. 16. F.F.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. F.H.A. Meeting. 3:20 P.M. 17. Blackhawk Conference Track and Field Meet. Galva. Grade School Bureau County Track and Field Meet. 20. Grade School Promotion Exercises. 22. Baccalaureate Services. Auditorium. 8:00 P.M. 23. Second Semester Tests. Board of Education Meeting. 8:00 P.M. 24. Second Semester Tests. Senior Class Night. 25. Senior Reception. Principal's Home. 8:00 P.M. 27. Closing Assembly. Close of School. 60th Annual Commencement, Auditorium. 8:00 P.M. Note: Calendar to be supplemented. AUTOGRAPHS o AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS o • • • % • 4 • So! x