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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1958 volume:

W.C.H.S. RANCH THE WALNUT TREE Volume 22 Published By THE SENIOR CLASS of 1958 WALNUT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL WALNUT, ILLINOIS f Mt ! Dedication hail r=x a We, the class of 1958, dedicate this annual to Mr. Charles A. Jupin, our senior class sponsor, who has guided us through our final year with an able hand. Through his leadership we have made this year our most successful. We thank you, Mr. Jupin, for your capable guidance. In publishing this Walnut Tree of 1958, we are attempting to show school life as it really is, the humor, work, play, achievements, and social activities of the students of Walnut Community High School. In this, our twenty-second issue, we have chosen the Ranch for our theme. In the following pages the theme has been carried out to better illustrate the activities by comparing them with life on the ranch. We realize it is impossible to print each detail but we hope to present an overall picture in this, our yearbook. db ifm (3 ±+J Table Of Contents Page Title Page...................................1 Dedication.................................. 2 Foreward.................................... 3 Table of Contents........................... 4 Sheriff Posse............................. 5 Administration Cowhands....................................15 Classes Rodeo.......................................37 Organizations Indian Wars.................................47 Athletics Ranch Activities............................75 Activities Ads.........................................86 vim MISS DONNA MUNGOR Office Secretary OFFICE SCENES MR. STEVE LA RUSSA, M.A. Principal Chemiitry MR. CHARLES O’MAY, B. A. Social Science, Music Yearbook —7— MISS CLARIBEL CULLY, M. A. Commercial MR. CHARLES VAIL, B.S. Social Science, Coach, Physical Ed. New Assignment? Farmer Baxter! -10- Dancing? Hmm? Working' Rush msh! LATIN II CHEMISTRY The Curriculum of W.C.H.S. is designed to benefit the student who intends to end his formal education on graduation night. Seventeen units of work are required for graduation, fifteen of which must be In the academic field. The required work, necessary for graduation include: 4 units of English, 1 unit of Mathematics, 1 unit of General Science, 3 units of Social Science, and 1 unit of Physical Science. Incentives to achieve are offered in nearly every department of our school. We maintain a published Honor Roll and two Honor Societies for scholastic achievement. Our music and athletic departments offer numerous letters and pins, as does the Home Economics department. A Valedictorian plaque is maintained in the upper corridor, to which a name is added each year. Trips, entertainment, concerts, contest, and festivals are offered each year to those who participate. Our school is operated on a nine period schedule, beginning at 8:30 A.M. and closing at 3:47 P.M. The sixth period of each day is considered as an activity period and each sixth period has an activity assigned to it. We are proud to have such a well-rounded curriculum which will help us to achieve our goals in the future. HALL SCENE STUDY HALL —11— -12— Dance thou beauties I Autumn leavesl Sizing up the situation? The Ranch 16— HAROLD ANDERSEN - (Tim) ’’Away with books. Let's have some fun. Student Council 3, Band 1, Boy's Chorus 2, Paper Staff, Blackhawk Ba nd 1, Football 4, Basketball 1, F.F.A. 4, W-Club 1. Blackhawk Vocal 2, Music Contest 4, Junior Class Play, Class Assembly 2, Gymboree 2, Musicade 2, Intramurals 4. GRACE BLACKERT - (Tiger) She would give the devil his due. Student Council 1, G.A.A. 4, Gymboree 3, Girl's Chorus 2, Nat'l. Honor Society 1, Paper Staff, Cheerleader 1, F.H.A. 2, Class Assembly, Musicade 2. CLIFFORD BOHM - (Flower) Good times - all times. Student Council 2, Band 4, Football 4, Track 4, Annual Staff, Blackhawk Band 4, Basketball 2, F.F.A. 4, Nat'l. Honor Society 2, Junior Class Play, W-Club 3, Music Contests 4, Junior Honor Society, Class Assembly 2, Gymboree 3, Paper Staff, Musicade 4, Intramurals 4. LARRY CONLEY - (Vibes) Success comes to them that wait and I've got plenty of time. Student Council 1, Band 1, Boy's Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 3, Blackhawk Vocal 2, Junior Honor Society 1, Nat'l. Honor Society 2, Junior Class Play, Class Assemblies 3, Music Contest 2, Gymboree 3, Paper Staff, Annual Staff, Musicade 3, Octet. 17— LOIS EDSON - (Lois) Mighty sweet and mighty wise. The fun Just twinkles in her eyes. Student Council 1, Girl's Chorus 4, G.A.A. 4, Junior Class Play, Paper Staff (Co-Ed), Blackhawk Band 4, Queen of Midwinter Carnival, Class Officer 3, Mixed Chorus 4, Junior Honor Society 2, Nat'l. Honor Society 2, Annual Staff, Blackhawk Vocal 3, Girl's All State, Band 4, F.H.A. 4, Class Assembly 3, Gymboree 3, Musicade 4, Music Contest 4. SANDRA EPPERSON - (Sandra) I don't say much but I think a lot. Girls Chorus 4, G.A.A. 4, Class Assembly 3, Annual Staff, Mixed Chorus 2, Nat'l. Honor Society 2, Gymboree 3, Musicade 3, Music Contest 1, F.H.A. 2, Junior Class Play, Paper Staff, Blackhawk Vocal 1. DAVID FISHER - (Worm) God bleu the man who first invented sleep. Band 4, Boys Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Football 3, Basketball 4, Blackhawk Vocal 4, Track 4, F.F.A. 1, Claa Assembly 3, Gymboree 3, Music Contest 4, Paper Staff, W-Club 4, Musicade 3, Blackhawk Band 4. Intramurals 1. JERRY FRITZ - (Jerry) Nothing more difficult or troublesome than the effort of thinking. Football 1, Basketball 1, F.F.A. 2, Clau Auembly 3, Intramurals 4, Gymboree 3, Paper Staff. -ia- EDWARD GERDBS • (Hands) His winning smile makes the girls linger a while. Student Council 2, Class Pres. - Soph., Band 4, Boys Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 1, Musicade 4, Blackhaws Band festival 4, Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3, Football 4, Basketball 4, Track 4, F.F.A. 4. W-Club 2, Music Contests 4. Intramurals 2, Junior Honor Society 1, NatT. Honor Society 2, Junior Class Play. Class Assembly 3, Paper Staff, Annual Staff, Homecoming Attendant 1. LA WRENCH HUSSEY - (Larry) What he doesn't know, nobody else does. Band 4, Boys’ Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Gymboree 3, W-Club 3, Intramurals 3, Football 4, Basketball 1, Track 3, Paper Staff, Musicades 3, Music Contests 3, Junior Honor Society 2, Natl. Honor Society 2, Junior Class Play, Annual Staff (Co-Ed), Blackhawk Band 4, Blackhawk Vocal 4. MART LOU HOGB - (Mary Lou) Brains, wit, personality - a rare combination. Student Council 1. F.H.A. 4 (Vice Pres.) G.A.A. 3, Gymboree 3, Paper Staff (Co-Bd), Blackhawk Band 4, Sec y. and V. Pres, of class. Junior Honor Society 2, Natl. Honor Society 2, Class Assembly, Annual Staff, Blackhawk Vocal 2, Band 4, Girls Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 3, Junior Class Play, Musicade 4, Music Contests 4. TERRY JENNER - (Brownie) A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Band 4, Football 4, Baseball 3, Gymboree 3, Musicades 4, Boys' Chorus 3, Basketball 4, F.F.A. 2, Paper Staff, Blackhawk Band 4, Music Contest 4, Mixed Chorus 1, Track 4, Class Assembly 2, W-Club 3, Blackhawk Vocal 1. 19— MARY ANN KELEHER - (Mary) To dance and make music is her delight. Student Council 1, G.A.A. 4, Paper Staff, Music Contests 1, Girls' Chorus 4, Class Assembly 2, Annual Staff, Pep Club 2, F.H.A. 4, Gymboree 3, Musi-cades 3, Color Guard 1. CAROL SUE KRAGER - (Suzy) She looks like an angel and acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel might do. Student Council. Girls' Chorus 3, Mixed Chorus 3, F.H.A. 3, Cheerleader 1, G. A.A. 3, Junior Class Play, Class Assembly 2, Gymboree 2, Twirler 4, Musi-cades 3, Blackhawk Vocal 1, Music Contests 2, Queen of Homecoming 2. ARLENE KUHNERT - (Long Tall Sally) It’s nice being tall - you are nearer heaven. Girls' Chorus 2, F.H.A. 2, Paper Staff 1, Nat l. Honor Society 2, Junior Class Play, Musicades 2, Class Assembly 2, Gymboree 3. ROBERT LEUZINGER - (Bob) There's mischief in 'them thar' eyes. Football 1, Gymboree 2, F.F.A. 4, Intramurals 3, Class Assembly 2. t -20- MAUREEN McCarthy - (Mo) If Silence Were Golden I'd Be Worth A Nickel Student Council 2, G.A.A. 4. National Honor Society 2, (Secretary-Treasurer), Annual Staff, Girls' Chorus 3, Junior Honor Society 1, Class Assembly 1. Musicades 3. Pep Club 3, F.H.A. 4 (Treasurer), Gymboree 3, Paper Staff, Music Contest 1 GERALDINE MATTINGLY - (Gerry) Happy-Go-Lucky and Carefree-Nothing There Is That Bothers Me Girls' Chorus 4, F.H.A. 4, Junior Class Plan Class Assembly 3, Paper Staff, Annual Staff, Musicades 3, Music Contest 1, Pep Club 2. Gymboree 3 Wmm LARRY ODELL - (Lolli) I Shall Laugh Myself To Death Boys' Chorus 2, Basketball 2, Gymboree 2, Musicades 2, Intramurals 3, Mixed Chorus 2, Junior Class Play, Paper Staff, Blackhawk Vocal 1, Statistician, Football 2, Class Assembly 3, Annual Staff, Music Contest 1 BETTY LOU MIDDLETON - (Bets) I Believe In Expressing My Own Opinion Student Council 1, G.A.A. 1, Paper Staff, Music Contest 2, Girls' Chorus 4, National Honor Society 2, Annual Staff, Gymboree 3, F.H.A. 4, Class Assembly 2, Musicades 4 21— SANDRA PEACH - (Sandra) A Sunny Disposition is Her Secret Band 4, G. A. A. 4, Class Assembly 2, Annual Staff, Music Contests 4, Girls' Chorus 4, Junior Honor Society 1, Gymboree 3, Musicades 4, Pep Club 2, F.H.A. 4, National Honor Society 2, Paper Staff, Blackhawk Vocal 4 BETTY SASH - (Bee) Nothing Succeeds Like Success Class Treasurer (Sr.), F.H.A. 4, Class Assembly 3, Musicades 3, Freshmen Queen Attendant, Girls' Chorus 4, G. A. A. 3, Paper Staff, Blackhawk Vocal 1, Color Guard 1, Mixed Chorus 2, Junior Class Play, Annual Staff, Music Contests 1, Pep Club 2 CAROLYN SCHULTE - (Carolyn) Of All The Unusual Things, A Quiet Woman Girls'Chorus 4, F.H.A. 4, Musicades 4, G.A.A. 3, Class Assembly 2, Music Contests 1, Gymboree 3, Paper Staff, Pep Club DON VofiHOLTEN - (Pete) Oh, To Be A Ladies' Man Class Vice-President (Sr.), Baseball 3, Class Assembly 2, Annual Staff, Blackhawk Vocal 3, Boys' Chorus 4, F.F. A. 3, Gymboree 3, W. Club 2, Intramural 3, Music Contests 3, Football 4, (Cocaptain) Junior Class Play, Paper Staff, Musicades 4, Homecoming Attendant 22— KATHERINE WEERTS - (Katrina) Some Think The World Was Made For Fun and So Do I Student Council 1 (Secretary), F.H.A. 4, Class Assembly 3, Annual Staff, Blackhawk Vocal 3, Girls' Chorus 4, G.A.A. 4, Gymboree 3, Musicades 4, Music Contests 4, Twirler 4, Mixed Chorus 3, Junior Class Play, Paper Staff, Blackhawk Band 4, Homcoming Attendant CLASS COLORS - Brown and Gold LARRY WILLIAMS - (Willie) A Man of Few Words-But Oh Those W ords Student Council 2,(Vice-President), Boys' Chorus 4, Basketball 4, Junior Class Play, Junior Honor Society 2, Annual Staff (Co-Editor), Blackhawk 4, Class President 1,2, Mixed Chorus 4, Track 4, Class Assembly 3, National Honor Society 2, W. Club 3 (President;, Blackhawk Vocal 4, Music Contests 4, Band 4, Football 4. Baseball 3, Gymboree 3, Paper Staff, Musicades 4, Intra-murals 1 CLASS FLOWER - American Beauty Rose CLASS MOTTO - Small in Quality, Large in Quantity SENIOR CLASS ADVISORS-Left: Mr. Dale Baxter. Right: Mr. Charles A. Jupin. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS-Left to right: Larry Williams, President; Betty Sash. Treasurer; Lois Edson, Secretary; Don Von Holten, Vice-President. —23— Harold Andersen Clifford Bohm Lois Edson Sandra Epperson David Jerry Fisher Fritz Edward Katherine Mary Lou Lawrence Terry Mary Ann Gerdes Weerts Hoge Hussey Jenner Keleher Carol Sue Arlene Bob Geraldine Maureen Betty Lou Krager Kuhnert Leuzinger Mattingly McCarthy Middleton Larry Sandra Betty Carolyn Don Larry Odell Peach Sash Schulte Von Holten Williams —24— Senior Class History We, the class of 1958, entered High School in the fall of 54, as a quiet class of thirty-three members. Our able class officers started us on a fine road. They were: Larry Williams, President; Edward Gerdes, Vice-President; and Mary Lou Hoge, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Wandling and Mr. Vlieger were our advisors. Our Senator to Student Council was Cliff Bohm and our Representatives were Lois Ed-son, Harold Anderson, Maureen McCarthy, and Mary Ann Keleher. We struggled through Freshman Inititation, learning that the Seniors could be pretty good chaps. We enjoyed a fine trip to Chicago sponsored by Gonigam, Bass, and Hill Company. On this trip we visited the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Airport, International Harvester Plant, and the International Livestock Show. Our money making schemes included selling popcorn at ball games, a St. Patrick's Day Box Social and numerous other small projects. Our sophomore year was another year of much fun. Eddie Gerdes stepped up to relieve Larry Williams as President. Mary Lou Hoge served as Vice-President and Lois Edson as Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Donnelly and Mr. Hatland were our advisors. Larry Williams became our Senator and Betty Middleton, Larry Conley, Don VonHolten and Carol Sue Krager were Representatives. Our magazine sale was our chief project with Arlene Kuhnert as our top saleswoman. We won a first prize with our float in the Homecoming Parade and also had the honor of decorating for the Homecoming Dance. That year we lost Bob Hassler, Roberta Crane, Stanley Olson, and Paul Reising. Our Junior year was a very full year for us. Our President was Cliff Bohm, Vice-President, Lois Edson, and Secretary-Treasurer Carol Sue Krager. Our Senator to Student Council was Maureen McCarthy, Representatives were, Harold Anderson, Mary Lou Hoge, Eddie Gerdes, and Grace Blackert. Our Advisors were Miss Donnelly and Mr. Hat-land. We ran a consession stand at the ball games to increase our money belt. The Raider Smoke Signals which appeared in the Walnut Leader was published by our class. A Boy Named Beulah,” our play of that year was a huge success. We also enjoyed putting on the Junior Senior Banquet in honor of the Seniors. A great deal of enjoyment was brought about for us from that one great night. Now as Almighty Seniors we anticipate a fine year under the leadership of our President Larry Williams, Vice-President Don Von Holten, Treasurer Betty Sash, and Secretary Lois Edson. We are represented in Student Council by Harold Anderson-Senator and Carol Sue Krager Representative. Cliff Bohm is President of Student Council and Katherine Weerts is Secretary-Treasurer. Our best project of the year was Christmas card sales. —25— Angels now but watch out later! Are you looking at me? Locker room stampede? At last we re alone! Sewing Circle? Substitute Teacher! Last minute check! Bow, Comrade! Vocal quartet of females! Time out for a song! All dressed up and nowhere to go! Peek a boo! Take off your coats and Going to take a snapshot? Let me see too! stay awhile! —26— Dear Willie, I wish you could have gone on my trip to the moon. The pilot was none other t-han Bob Leuzlngsr. When I told him you were coaching the All Woman Planet Football Team he waan't surprised. During the trip I came down with a headache, and was treated by Space-Doctor Larry Hueeey. When I reached the moon I was taken In a moon-taxi driven by Carolyn Schulte. Upon reaching the hotel entrance a bell-hop, Larry Odell, helped me carry my bags, The hotel owner then greeted me and much to my surprise It was Sandra Peach. That evening I took a tour, conducted by Katherine Weerts. We stopped first at a flight club, The Worm Hole, owned by Dave Fisher. His head bouncer was Terry Jgnnpr and there was a vocal duet by Larry Conley and Mary Lou Hoge. called the Space Happy Moon Goons. Bartender Ed Percies told me Harold Andersen was raising Lunarshlres, a new type of hogs. Back at the hotel I turned on my radio and was lulled to sleep by Arlene Kuhnert and Moon Billy singer Don Pete Von Hoi ten. When I awoke I looked out and saw Mary Ann Keleher drag racing In her Green Monster against Grace Biackert, After finally catching them I found out Maureen McCarthy was selling refrigerators to educated Polar Bears. Of course you knew Jerry Fritz was a cookie cooker until he found a special cookie. Walking down the street I saw Sandra Epperson’s Artist Shop and further on I saw Betty Sash's Nursery. When I reached the space port I saw Gerry Mattingly giving Dutch Rubs to pilots. I also saw Betty Middleton, a space detective, and Lois Bdson a famous planetary diplomat. While waiting for the rocket ship I saw a space football game on moonavision and one cheerleader was Carol Sue Krager. When I got home I got in my Studesputnlk and headed for home looking forward to another trip soon. As ever. Cliff Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1958 We, the Class of 1958, being of sound mind and body, do declare this to be our last will and testament, and do hereby request that this document be executed in its exact form. I, Harold Andersen, do bequeath my parking place to Mr. Vail. I, Grace Blackert, do bequeath my sense of humor to Letty Water-house. 1, Cliff Bohm, do bequeath my ability to herd a Stude to Jerry Myers. I, Larry Conley, do bequeath my ability to vibrate when I sing to Gene Calsyn. I, Lois Edson, do bequeath my love for a piccolo to Miss Cully. I, Sandra Epperson, do bequeath my artistic ability to Mr. Bruss. I, Dave Fisher, do bequeath my Plymouth to Dave Kepner to search for many girls, both far and near. I, Jerry Fritz, do bequeath my ability to get into trouble to Marvin Neahring. I, Edward Gerdes, do bequeath my little green Plymouth to Truman Esmond, as it is always at his father's garage anyway. I, Mary Lou Hoge, do bequeath my fondness to saxaphone playing to Bob Lauritzen. I, Lawrence Hussey, do bequeath my ability to perform a chemistry experiment to Paul Peach. I, Terry Jenner, do bequeath my good library habits to Scott Gerbitz. I, Mary Ann Keleher, do bequeath my fondness for Manlius to Ramona Livey. I, Carol Sue Krager, do bequeath my ability to walk out of study halls to Jim Mattingly. I, Arlene Kuhnert, do bequeath my height to Barb Weber. I, Bob Leuzinger, do bequeath my safe and quiet driving ability to Fred Perrizo. I, Gerry Mattingly, do bequeath my ability to get along with Miss Robbins to Karla Krebs. I, Maureen McCarthy, do bequeath my love of studying to Patti Johnson. I, Betti Lu Middleton, do bequeath my love of the service to Verna Andersen. I, Larry Odell, do bequeath my ability to keep statistics at sporting events to Nick Pasqual. I, Sandra Peach, do bequeath my sharp, gray, sportcar to Rodney VonHolten. I, Betty Sash, do bequeath my ability to receive big shiny rocks to Jevne Andersen. I, Carolyn Schulte, do bequeath my quiet manner to Linda Kruse. I, Don VonHolten, do bequeath my ability to sing hillbilly songs to Don Wallace. I, Katherine Weerts, do bequeath my love of boy's class rings to Diana Mungor. I, Larry Williams, do bequeath my love of most sports to Clayton Blackert. —28— Looky our faces! Get off that! What s on the Bulletin Board? Old romance! Clap boys’. Watch that ballet box! Nervous? yes, no! What ya got, Mo? � Cozy little scene! Straighten those lines! Gossip gathering!' 1 WOW! I Not crowded are you? EAT It all up, now! • What ya fixin? Decorating crew!’ —29— TOP ROW (left to right): Roy Fink, Karen Fordham, Don Edson, Louise Bell, Larry Brandenburg, Linda Kruse, Jerry Myers, Barbara Braasch, Keith Neahring, Letty Waterhouse, Anna DeWaele, Gail Frank, Dessa Schoaf, Marvin Neahring, Keith Willstead, Karla Krebs, Eugene Cal-syn, Agnes Gugerty, Rodney Von Holten, Barbara Weber, Donald Wallace. As we started to Walnut High in September of 1955, initiation got us off to a good start. Our officers for the year were Don Wallace as president, Roy Fink as vice-president, and Diana Mungor as secretary-treasurer. Don Edson was the Senator and Truman Esmond, Gall Frank, and Patti Johnson were the representatives. We were in charge of refreshments at the Homecoming Dance and started filling our treasury by selling popcorn and holding bake sales. The advisors for this year were Mrs. Yonk and Mr. Bruss. During our second year we chose Truman Esmond for president, Verna Anderson for vice-president, and Diana Mungor for secretary-treasurer. Our Senator was Letty Waterhouse and the representatives were Barbara Weber, Don Wallace, and Ramona Livey for the first semester and Barbara Weber, Marlene Kasten, and ADVISORS: Thomas Lignell and Lois Robbins. —30— TOP ROW (Left to right): Ada Heldenreich, Ramona Llvey, Scott Ger-bitz, Patti Johnson, Truman Esmond, Bob Ward, Diana Mungor, Jimmy Mattingly, Marlene Kasten, Roger Lauritzen, Verna Anderson, Donald Lowery, Joan Anderson, Betty Hardy, David Kepner, Phyllis Renner, Clayton Blackert, Carolyn Heltzler, Melanie Poison, Robert Gloden. OFFICERS (left to right): Don Edson, President; Roy Fink, Vice-President; Truman Esmond, Secretary-Treasurer, Don Edson for the second. Miss Robbins and Mr. Bruss served as our advisors and supervised our big project of selling magazine subscriptions. This year as Junior Wranglers , we were busier than ever. We had charge of the concessions at the football and basketball games and also were the publishers of the school paper which appeared in the Walnut Leader every two weeks. Our class entered a float in the Homecoming parade which won first prize. Our most Important project was putting on the Junior-Senior Prom in May. Leading us this year was Don Edson as president, Roy Fink as vice-president, and Truman Esmond as secretary-treasurer. Diana Mungor served as Senator and Marvin Neahring, Jerry Myers, and Gene Calsyn as representatives for the first semester. Representatives for the second semester were Louise Bell, Gail Franks, and Donald Wallace. —31— TOP ROW (left to right): Phil LaRussa, Eva Steele, Roger James, Sam Myers, Marilyn Kasten, Edward Borop, Rebecca Hawkins, Howard Lauritzen, Marjorie Howes, Raymond Anderson, Sandra Wallace, Robert Lauritzen, Mario Brown, Ronald Hepner, Gary Eckberg, Anita Buzard, Arlene Jacobs, Sharon Hoffman. We, the Class of 1960, entered Walnut High with a membership of forty. We lived through the ordeal of Initiation and made money by selling popcorn at the games. Our advisors were Mrs. Yonk and Mr. Baxter. Mario Brown was our president, Fred Perrizo was our vice-president, and Bruce Page was our secretary-treasurer. We were represented in Student Council by Deanie Hochstattei as Senator; Arlene Jacobs, Anita Buzard, and Gary Eclc-berg as first semester representatives; and Anita Buzard, Fred Perrizo, and Linda Keleher as second semester representatives . i If ADVISORS: Lyle Bruu and Marilyn it Matson. —32— PAGE MISSING PAGE MISSING TOP ROW (left to right): David Hoge, Karen Fo s, Jerry Lange, Debbie Conklin, Larry Briar, Linda Sarver, Dennii Headley, Bonnie Hardy, John Fritz, Karen Dalziel, John Fritz, Carol Dietz, Dennis Hubbel, Phyllis Von Holten, Paul Peach, Doug Page, Velma Clapp, Jackie Headley. OFFICERS (left to right): Phyllis Von Holten, President; Karen Foss, Vice-President; Leona Jacobs, Secretary-Treasurer. The annual trip to Chicago sponsored by Gonigam-Bass-Hlll and Company was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the class. The officers for the year were Phyllis Von Holten, president; Karen Foss, vice-president; Leona Jacobs, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Vail and Mrs. YonJc were our advisors. Representatives for Student Council were Paul Peach, Tommy Conley, and Carl Von Holten for the first semester and Jack Esmond, Jerry Lange, and Ned Thompson for the second semester. Karen Dalziel was our Senator. —35— What happened? Lady in waiting! Shy girlfriend, Jerry? Goffy smoochin! What’s cooking now? Snap, crackle, Ward! Smile pretty! Clothes more clothes! Bashful? WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL Studying, again?” Is it that cold? Oh, demeyesl Learning to dance? —36— —37— Student Council OFFICERS Left to right: Gene Calysn, Vice-President; Katherine Weerts, Secretary-Treasurer; Miss Cully, Advisor; Cliff Bohm, President. The purpose of Student Council is to promote successful school activities, to practice the use of democratic methods, and to create a better understanding between teacher and pupil. The officers, who must meet certain qualifications, are elected by the student body. In September, the Citizen's and People's parties campaign for their candidates. Each class elects one Senator for term of one year. One Representative is elected for each fifteen members of the class for one semester. Student Council sponsors Homecoming festivities, the Christmas party, the bi-annual Carnival, and many other school activities. SENATORS Left to right; Roger James, Karen Dalzeil, Diana Mungor, Tim Andersen. 1ST SEMESTER REPRESENTATIVES SEATED, left to right: Don Wallace, Marvin Neahring, Carol Sue Krager, Ed Gerdes, Jerry Myers. STANDING; left to right: Gary Eckberg, Arnold Von.Holten, Mario Brown, Paul Peach, Carl Von Holten, Tommy Conley. 2ND SEMESTER REPRESENTATIVES SEATED, left to right: Don Wallace, Louise Bell, Larry Odell, Maureen McCarthy, Gail Franks. STANDING, left to right: Jack Esmond, Ned Thompson, Jerry Lange, Arnold Von Holten, Deanie Hochstatter, Bruce Page. —38— Honor Societies NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SEATED, left to right: Sandra Peach, Sandra Epperson, Arlene Kuh-nert, Mary Lou Hoge, Maureen McCarthy, Ramona Livey, Lois Edson, Grace Blackert. STANDING, left to right: Betty Sash, Larry Conley, Cliff Bohm, Mr. LaRussa, Ed Gerdes, Larry Hussey, Larry Williams, Betty Lou Middelton. OFFICERS Left to right: Advisor, Mr. LaRussa; Vice-President, Lois Edson; Secretary-Treasurer, Maureen McCarthy; President, Ed Gerdes. The purpose of both National and Junior Honor Societies is to create an enthusiasm for Superior scholarship and to develop citizenship. Other qualifications for membership are character, leadership, and service. Candidates must have acquired a ninety average and mainfflin it to remain a member. To be a member of National Honor Society you must be in the Junior or Senior Class. When a member is inducted into either society he Is awarded a pin and certificate. Annually, the two organizations enjoy an educational event. The group enjoyed seeing the stage play, My Fair Lady”, in Chicago this year. NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY SEATED, left to right: Miss Cully, Diana Mungor, Patty Johnson, Jevne Anderson, Linda Kruse, Marlene Kasten, Anita Buzard, Anna DeWaele, Joan Andersen, Barbara Weber. STANDING, left to right: Nick Pasquel, Don Wallace, Gary Eckberg, Bruce Page, Don Edson, Keith Neahring, Jerry Myers, Phil LaRussa. OFFICERS Left to right: Secretary-Treasurer, Nick Pasquel; Vice-President, Anita Buzard; Advisor, Miss Cully; President, Phil LaRussa. —39— Annual Staff One of the primary tasks of the Senior Class last September was to begin work on the Yearbook. The editors of the different divisions were elected by the Senior Glass with the approval of the faculty. Our sole purpose is to present a vivid picture of life at Walnut High School. The group met every Monday night, and although attendance was not compulsory, nearly every member has attended regularly. Our Co-editors have been most active and responsible and our division editors have worked diligently to give you the best and most complete annual possible. This year's annual includes------ Advisor...............Mr. C. H. O'May Co-editors........................Larry Williams Larry Hussey Business Manager . Maureen McCarthy Assistant.................Lois Edson Senior Editor............Clifford Bohm Class Editor..............Mary Lou Hoge Activities Editor .... Edward Gerdes Music Editor...........Katherine Weerts Organization Editor..........Betty Sash Sports Editor.....................Larry Odell Assistant..............Don Von Holten Art Editor..............Sandra Epperson Assistant.........Betty Lou Middleton Photography Editor . . . Gerry Mattingly Assistants .... Mary Ann Keleher Sandra Peach Left to right: Co-Editor Larry Hussey, Advisor Mr. O'May, Co-Editor Larry Williams. Paper Staff SEATED, left to right: Letty Waterhouse, Ada Heidenreich, Patty Johnson, Linda Kruse, Betty Hardy, Marlene Kasten, Louise Bell, Joan Anderson, Ramona Livey, Don Lowery, Dessa Schoaf, Anna DeWaele, Larry Brandenburg, Bob Ward, Bob Gloden, STANDING, left to right: Barb Weber, Verna Anderson, Karla Krebs, Diana Mungor, Don Wallace, Don Edson, Roy Fink, Mr. Jupin, Jerry Myers. The Junior Glass of Walnut High have worked together to publish the school newspaper, Campus Capers . Every two weeks it gives a full account of school activities. Mr. Jupin, paper advisor, worked with Jevne Andersen and Jerry Myers to edit a fine paper. The members of the paper staff are: Advisor Co-Editors Jerry Myers Sports Larry Brandenburg Freshman Class . , Sophomore Class . . Junior Class . . . . Senior Class . . . . Jokes , Bob Gloden Poll Diana Mungor Guess Who Linda Kruse Gossip Roy Fink Calendar From left to right: Co-Editors - Jevne Andersen, Jerry Myers, Advisor - Charles Jupin. —41— F.H.A. Left to right, FIRST ROW: Velma Clapp, Phyllis Renner, Bonnie Hardy, Verna Anderson, Miss Robbins, Karla Krebs, Carolyn Schulte, Betty Middleton, Phyllis Von Holten. SECOND ROW: Anna DeWaele, Gerry Mattingly, Joan Andersen, Diana Mungor, Betty Sash, Linda Sarvor, Lola Mattingly, Karen Foss, Mary Ann Keleher, Shirley Ahrens. THIRD ROW: Debra Conklin, Nancy McKanna, Gloria Lauritzen, Arlene Jacobs, Dessa Schoaf, Patty Yerk, Patty Johnson, Sharon Hoffman, Lydia Huseman, Sandra Peach. FOURTH ROW: Cecilia Plum, Mario Brown, Anita Bu-zard, Betty Hardy, June Fritz, Katherine Weerts, Pat O'Brien, Carol Sue Krager, Sandra Wallace, Leona Jacobs. FIFTH ROW: Lois Edson, Louise Bell, Mary Lou Hoge, Kay Lind, Arlene Kuhnert, Maureen McCarthy, Karen'Fordham, Marilyn Kasten, Marlene Kasten, Letty Waterhouse. F.H.A. is an organization for girls enrolled, or those who have been enrolled in home economics classes. With the help of Miss Robbia's, the officers and members worked together to make our organization a success. Letty Waterhouse, our chapter president, attended the F.H.A. Leadership Camp at Lake Bloomington during the summer. There she acquired capable methods in organizing our group. During November, the F.H.A. girls, Miss Robbins, and the chapter mothers spent a day in Chicago. We attended a style show and tea at Carson Piere Scott, visited Trend House, and during the remainder of the day most of us went shopping. Sweetheart Sister Week was held February 10-14. At this time, each F.H.A. member performed acts of kindness for their secret sister, whose identity was revealed at the end of the week. OFFICERS Advisor..................Miss Robbins Senior Chapter Mother. . . Mrs. Edson Junior Chapter Mother . . . Mrs. Yerk Honorary Chapter Mother . Mrs. Nordan President................Letty Waterhouse Vice-President...........Anita Buzard Secretary................Sandra Wallace Treasurer................Maureen McCarthy Parliamentarian..........Diana Mungor Projects Chairman........Patty Yerk Pianist..................Joan Andersen Degree Chairman..........Betty Lou Middleton Public Relations ........Lois Edson Recreation Chairman . . . Mario Brown Song Leader..............Carol Sue Krager Program Chairman.........Betty Hardy Historian................Louise Bell OFFICERS SEATED, left to right; Maureen McCarthy, Letty Water-nouse, Mrs. Yerk, Mrs. Edson, Mrs. Norden, Anita Buzard, Sandra Wallace. STANDING, left to right: Betty Hardy, Joan Anderson, Diana Mungor, Lois Edson, Miss Robbins, Louise Bell, Mario Brown, Patty Yerk, Betty Lou Middleton. The Pancake Supper was our sole money-making project of the year. The profit it will be used for die annual Mother from i2— F.F.A Left to right - FIRST ROW; Jack Headly, Carl Von Holten, Jack Middleton, Mr. Baxter, Larry Briar, Arnold Von Holten, John Fritz. SECOND ROW: Charles Gugerty, Jerry Lange, Jerry Schulte, Tom Sawyer, Dennis Headly, Rick Wangelin, Don Wallace. THIRD ROW: David Hoge, Ned Thompson, Keith Wilstead, Merlin Foster, Clayton Blackert, Guy Henline, Bob Mattingly. FOURTH ROW: Gene Cal-syn, Jim Mattingly, Larry Brandenburg, Keith Neahring, Edward Borop, Tim Anderson, Ronald Hep-ner. FIFTH ROW: Tom Conley, Clifford Bohm, Scott Gerbitz, Ralph Echelbarger, Edward Gerdes, Sam Myers, Marvin Neahring, Raymond Andersen. F.F.A. is organized for boys enrolled or those who have been enrolled in Vocational Agriculture classes. The Walnut Chapter was given her charter from the State Association in 1929. Each fall the chapter sets up a program of work. This year the organization sponsored scrap drives, sold garden seeds, and took part in other worthwhile projects. Many of the members participated in the com yield contest which were sponsored by some of the large seed companies. Keith Neahring placed fourth in the national contest. Gene Calsyn, Don-ny Wallace, and Clayton Blackert placed in the state contest. The boys worked very hard during the music contests which were held on March 1 and 29, serving lunches to the many students who attended. Mr. Baxter, our new Agriculture teacher, is there capable advisor. OFFICERS Advisor..................... Chapter Sweetheart.......... President................... Vice-President.............. Secretary................... Treasurer................... Reporter.................... Sentinel.................... Mr. Baxter Betty Hardy Ed Gerdes Cliff Bohm Tim Andersen Gene Calsyn Don Wallace Ralph Echelbarger SEATED, left to right: Ed Gerdes, Betty Hardy, Cliff Bohm. STANDING, left to right: Don Wallace, Tim Andersen, Mr. Baxter, Gene Calsyn. Ralph Echelbarger. 43— G.A.A BOTTOM ROW: Velma Clapp, Barbara Weber, Linda Keleher, Agnes Gugerty, Verna Anderson, Karen Dalziel, Deanie Hochsetter. SECOND ROW: Gerry Mattingly, Lynda Der-sham, Joan Andersen, Miss Matson, Mary Wilson, Linda Sarver, Mary Ann Keleher. THIRD ROW: Shirley Ahrens, Lola Mattingly, Grace Blackart, Sandra Epperson, Patti Johnson, Virginia Anderson, Sandra Peach, Karla Krebs. FOURTH ROW: Caroline Heitzler, Mario Brown, Becky Hawkins, Ada Heicheindreich, Carol Sue Krager, Sandra Wallace, Marjorie Howes, Nancy Heitzler. FIFTH ROW: Monie Livey, Lois Edson, Karen Fordham, Maureen McCarthy, Linda Kruse, Marlene Kasten, Letty Lee Waterhouse, Katherine Weerts. The purpose of G.A.A. is to promote sport activities and to provide for better sportsmanship for girls. Each Monday night after school is devoted to seasonal sports such as tennis, volleyball, and basketball. The goal which each girl strives to achieve is to earn enough points to receive an award. Hie awards consist of class numerals-75 points, Chenille ”WM-150 points, Chenille I -225 points, and a chenille map of Hlinois-300 points. The officers are: Advisor................... Miss Marilyn Matson President.................Lois Edson Vice President............Letty Lee Waterhouse Secretary-Treasurer.......Mario Brown Point Secretary...........Mary Ann Keleher SEATED, Left to Right: Letty Lee Waterhouse, Lois Edson. STANDING, Left to Right: Mario Brown, Miss Matson, Mary Ann Keleher. —44— W-Club BOTTOM ROW-Left to Right: Mr. Vail, Mr. Bruss, Rick Wangelin, Larry Williams, Ar-nie Von Holten, David Kepner. SECOND ROW: Keith Willstead, Don Wallace, Gail Frank, Don Von Holten, Rodney Von Holten, Jim Mattingly. THIRD ROW: Jerry Myers, Larry Hussey, Gene Calsyn, Gary Eckberg, Tim Andersen, Terry Jenner, Don Edson. FOURTH ROW: Ed Gerdes, Marvin Nearhing, Phil La Russa, Roger Laurltzen, Larry Bran-denberg, Cliff Bohm. The W Club was organized in Walnut High to further the interests of interscholastic athletics. Rules were established concerning the granting and wearing of athletic awards. To become a member, a boy must earn a major letter in one of the four sports, football, basketball, track or baseball. During the year, the members, cheerleaders, and advisors attended a Northwestem-Illinois basketball game and an ice hockey game in Chicago. The organization was aided in attaining it's goal with the help of it's advisors and officers . Advisors...................Mr. Charles Vail Mr. Lyle Bmss President..................Larry Williams Vice-President.............Don Von Holten Secretary-Treasurer........Ed Gerdes Left to Right: Don Von Holten, Mr. Vail, Ed Gerdes, Larry Williams. —45— F.H.A. Gathering Carnival Queentime Homecoming Beautiei Dance! Freshman Meeting? Toot Those Homs 1 This Is Assembly? A Rose and Two Thorns! Sizing Up Noontime Activities? Left to right, FIRST ROW: Monie Livey, Douglas Page, Dennis Hubbel, Jack Middleton, John Fritz, Arnold Von Hol-ten, Paul Peach, Dennis Headley, Mr. O'May. SECOND ROW; Larry Briar, Carl Von Holten, Jerry Lange, Freddie Perrizo, Bobbie Gloden, Rodney Von Holten, Larry Williams, Jerry Bacorn, Charles Gugerty. THIRD ROW: Bobbie Mattingly, Guy Henline, Don Von Holten, Merlin Foster, Terry Jenner, Jerry Myers, Bruce Page, Jerry Schulte, Ned Thompson. FOURTH ROW: Larry Conley, Raymond Anderson, Don Edson, Tommy Conley, Jack Esmond, Howard Lauritzen, Larry Brandenburg, Bob Ward, Ed Borop. FIFTH ROW: Roy Fink, Larry Hussey, Larry Odell, Roger James, Ed Gerdes, Phil LaRussa, Ralph Echelbarger, Truman Esmond, Mervin Peterson. The W.C.H.S. Boys’ Chorus is one of our schools' most popular organizations. Membership is open to all boys who have a desire to sing and have a voice which will help to improve this group. The chorus meets during the sixth period each Tuesday and Wednesday. Officers for this chorus are: Don Von Holten as president. Truman Esmond and Jerry Myers are the librarians. The boys chorus sings serious as well as humorous songs with three or four parts, accompanied and unaccompanied. Examples of songs used are: I Believe, All Through the Night, The Pirate Song, and The Sea Calls . We are proud of our boys chorus and we hope they will continue to do good work in the future. Ramona Livey Junior - Senior Girls’ Chorus Left to right, FIRST ROW; Mona Livey, Phyllis Renner, Carolyn Schulte, Gerry Mattingly, Betty Lou Middleton. Barb Weber, Mr. O'May. SECOND ROW: Verna Anderson, Mary Ann Keleher, Sandra Peach, Diane Mungor, Anna De-Waele Betty Sash, Karla Krebs, Joan Andersen. THIRD ROW: Sandra Epperson, Barbara Braash, Betty Hardy, Katherine Weerts, Letty Waterhouse, Carol Sue Krager, Dessa Schoaf. FOURTH ROW: Ada Heidenreich, Marlene Kasten, Linda Kruse, Mary Lou Hoge, Maureen McCarthy, Karen Fordham, June Bell, Lois Edson. Junior and Senior Girls’ Chorus is an activity that any Junior or Senior girl may participate in, providing they have a desire to sing and a pleasing voice. This chorus meets on Monday and Wednesday during the last period of the day. Each year this chorus participates in the district contest. Under our capable Director, Mr. O'May the chorus works very diligently in hopes of getting another 1st at the contest and becoming eligible for the state. Also, in the spring we have an annual Music Festival, which the girl's will participate in. Our officers this year are: President, Sandra Peach; Librarians, Barb Weber and Letty Waterhouse. Examples of some of the songs the girls are practicing are Griddle Cakes, If I Loved You, Some Enchanted Evening, and Little Willie. —49— Joan Andersen Walnut High The Walnut High School Concert Band is a major and outstanding organization of our school. This group meets regularly during the 3rd period, five times a week in the auditorium. Our band has been built to its present size and ability by our Director, Mr. C. H. O'May. We are fortunate in having many school owned instruments, blue and white band uniforms, and a library well supplied with music from rock and roll to symphonies and overtures. Membership in the band is open to anyone who has previously played an instrument and will attend practices regularly, have a desire to further advance his ability, and will help to keep up the traditions of our band. The officers of our band this year are Cliff Bohm as President, Lois Edson as Librarian, and Katherine Weerts as Assistant Librarian. Our band participates annually in our Music Festival, Homecoming Festivities of Macomb and Dekalb, Blackhawk Band Festival, District Contest and all the football and basketball games at home. Our school is proud of this organization and the record that it has had in the past. Mona Livey Majorette —SO— School Band Band Roster Alto Clarinet: Karen Dalziel Bass Clarinet: Sharon Hoffman Bassoon: Joan Andersen Bass: Dave Fisher, Bob Ward Baritone: Jerry Bacorn, Ed Gerdes Baritone Saxaphone: Anita Buzard Clarinets: Debra Conklin, Lynda Dersham, Don Edson, Truman Esmond, Deanie Hochstat-ter, Arlene Jacobs, Marlene Kasten, Karla Krebs, Linda Kruse, Kay Lind, Paul Peach, Cecilia Plum, Mary Wilson, Sandra Wallace, and Letty Waterhouse. Cornet: Cliff Bohm, June Fritz, Roy Fink, Mervin Peterson E 5 Alto Sax: Jevne Andersen, Becky Hawkins, Carolyn Heitzler, Mary Lou Hoge, Jerry Lange, Robert Lauritzen, and Jerry Myers. Flutes: Shirley Ahrens, Lois Edson, Karen Foss, Roger James, Gloria Lauritzen, and Larry Williams. French Horns: Bonnie Hardy, Ramona Livey, Phyllis Von Holten, Barb Weber. Oboe: Larry Hussey Percussion: Mario Brown, Larry Conley, Marilyn Kasten, Diana Mungor, Nick Pasqual Tenor Saxaphone: Sandra Peach Trombone: Verna Anderson, Eddie Borop, Terry Jenner, Fred Perizzo Timpani: Katherine Weerts r —51— Freshman-Sophomore Girls’ Chorus FIRST ROW, left to right: Lynda Dersham, Karen Dalziel, Nancy McKanna, Linda Keleher, Bonnie Hardy, Velma Clapp, Mr. O'May. SECOND ROW: Phyllis Von Holten, Linda Sarver, Lydia Huseman, Deanie Hochstatter, Lola Mattingly, Sharon Hoffman, Karen Foss, Carol Deitz. THIRD ROW: Mary Wilson, Gloria Lauritzen, Nancy Heitzler, Arlene Jacobs, June Clark, Leona Jacobs, Patti Yerk. FOURTH ROW: Cecilia Plum, Sandra Wallace, Becky Hawkins, Patty O’Brien, Marilyn Kasten, Marjorie Howes, Anita Buzard, Mario Brown. The Freshman-Sophomore Girls' Chorus meets in the auditorium ninth periods on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. The main objective of this organization is to learn to sing weil together, to promote an interest in music, and to improve vocal technique. Some of the songs they have sung this year are Chinese Lullaby, Old McDonald , Nursery Rhymes”, and Sourwood Mountain. —52— Lynda Dersham, Accompanist. W.C.H.S. Mixed Chorus FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr. O'May, Doug Page, Barb Weber, Sharon Hoffman, Joan Andersen, Verna Anderson, Karen Foss, Fred Perrizo, Ramona Livey. SECOND ROW: Larry Williams, Karla Krebs, Betty Sash, Sandra Wallace, Anita Buzard, Carol Sue Krager, Mario Brown, Sandra Epperson, Bob Gloden. THIRD ROW: Don Von Holten, Letty Waterhouse, Lois Edson, Marilyn Kasten, Mary Lou Hoge, Linda Kruse, Marlene Kasten, Katherine Weerts, Bruce Page. FOURTH ROW: Larry Conley, Jerry Myers, Roy Fink, Truman Esmond, Ed Gerdes, Larry Odell, Lawrence Hussey, Don Edson, Bob Ward, Edward Borop. The W.C.H.S. Mixed Chorus is a group of select voices chosen by Mr. O'May from both boys and the two girls choruses. The group this year hasn't had a set time for practice. However, Mr. O'May has managed to get this group together as often as possible. This group is very enthusiastic and does well in performances. Among the various numbers that the Mixed Chorus sings are No Man is an Island, One God, The Lord's Prayer, Rocka My Soul, and Oklahoma. —S3— 9 FRENCH HORN TRIO, left to right: Phyllis Von Holten, Barbara Weber, Ramona Livey. SAXAPHONE SOLO: Carolyn Heitzler. TWIRLERS, left to right: Ramona Livey, Arlene Jacobs, Becky Hawkins, Carol Sue Krager, Louise Bell, Karen Foss, Katherine Weerts. CLARINET QUARTET, left to right- Marv Wll- ACCOMPANISTS, left to right: Phyllis Von Holten, Lynda Der- son, Cecilia Plum, Paul Peach, Kay Lind. sham' Cecilia Plum J°an Andersen, Karen Foss, Ramona Livey. SAXOPHONE TRIO, left to right: Sandra Peach, Jevne Anderson, Mary Lou Hoge. —54— SOPHOMORE SEXTET, left to right: Deanie Hochstatter, Sandra Wallace, Sharon Hoffman, Anita Buzard, Virginia Andersen, Mario Brown. TROMBONE TRIO, left to right: Verna Anderson, Fred Perrizo, Edward Borop. BRASS SEXTET. SITTING left to right: Cliff Bohm, Ed Gerdes, Roy Fink. STANDING left to right: Ed Borop, Dave Fisher, Fred Perrizo. MIXED REED QUINTET, sitting 1. to r.: Barb Weber, Joan Andersen; standing 1. to r.: Lois Edson, Larry Hussey, Linda Kruse. CLARINET TRIO, left to right: Marlene Kasten, Letty Waterhouse, Linda Kruse. —55- COLOR GUARD SAXAPHONE DUET, left to right: Becky Hawkins, Caroline Heitzler. CLARINET SOLO: Lynda Dersham. MIXED REEDS: Cecila Plum, Larry Hussey, and Larry Williams. FLUTE TRIO: Karen Foss, Lois Ed-son, and Larry Williams. FRENCH HORN SOLO: Phyllis Von Holten. BOYS' OCTET: Don Edson, Dave Fisher, Larry Williams, Bob Gloden, Larry Odell, Jerry Myers, Bruce Page, Larry Conley, and Freddie Perrlzo. MIXED OCTET, FIRST ROW, left to right: Lois Edson, Mary Lou Hoge, Sandra Epperson, Carol Sue Krager. SECOND ROW: Dave Fisher, Larry Hussey, Larry Odell, Larry Conley, Larry Williams. —56— TYMPANI SOLO: Katherine Weerts. CLARINET DUET: Debra Conklin, Kay Lynn. V VIONI Mr. Bruss Marv Neahring Eddie Gerdes First team Varsity Don Von Holten Terry Jenner —S9— Second team. Junior Varsity Rick Wangelin Roger Lauritzen Rodney Von Holten Fred Perrizo Don Edson Bob Leuzinger —61— 1957 Raiderettes Junior Varsity Our Junior Varsity had another good season as their 4-0-1 record indicates. They presented a powerful offense and a still defense as shown by the 24-0 win over Bradford, the 20-0 win over Princeville, a 31-0 romp of Wehersfield, a 19-6 victory over Toulon, and a respectful 7-7 tie with the Tampico Varsity. The latter game was the highlight of the season when they tied a larger more experienced Tampico Varsity team. This shows the caliber of football they played this season and gives an indication of what to expect in future years. —62— 1957 Varsity Squad V arsity Our Blue Raiders opened their season, September 13, with their traditional opening foe, Princeton. The Raiders lost to the Tigers 26 0, before a large crowd, in Princeton. Although Walnut failed to score the Raiders showed great scrap and spirit. The following week Walnut opened conference play by battling a heavily favored Prince-ville team off their feet only to lose by a close score of 14 7. Kepner scored the Raiders T. D. and Jenner kicked the P. A. T. Walnut then opened their home part of their schedule in successful fashion by downing the Wethersfield Geese 20-13. Walnut made the most of early game breaks and took an early lead and then held on to win. Walnut's touchdowns were scored by Williams and two by Neahring. Jenner kicked two P. A. T's. Walnut then gave Coach Lyle Bruss his biggest coaching thrill as they carved out a 7-0 win over heavily favored Galva. Dave Kepner scored early on a 70 yard run and Jenner kicked the P. A. T. From their on, it was a scoreless game as Walnut fought valiantly and clung to their slim lead for a hard earned victory. The following week the toe of Terry Jenner proved important as the Raiders nipped Toulon 13-12. Dave Fisher also made a good showing by scoring two T. D. Walnut then scored a 7-0 win over a determined Wyoming team. It was homecoming and the Raiders showed the home-town fans that they were a championship team by breaking a scoreless tie in the third quarter and then holding off Wyoming for a narrow 7-0 win. Walnut was then scheduled to play Elmwood but flu postponed this game until November 5. Walnut then lost to a pack of prowling Panthers on November 1, 1957. Walnut's only T. D. was scored by Jenner who also added the P. A. T. Our Blue Raiders then closed their season by nipping Elmwood 21-20. Our Raiders proved they never gave up by rallying from a 20-7 deficit with eight minutes to go for a victory. Fisher scored two T. D's. and Gerdes one. Jenner kicked three P. A. T's. Walnut finished the season with a 5-2 Blackhawk record and a 5-3 overall record. The fact that our team was dominated by underclassmen and the fact our Junior Vanity compiled a 4-0-1 record is enough to tell anybody that we have a good chance of bringing the Black-hawk trophy back to Walnut next year. Larry Brandenburg Co-Captains, Eddie Gerdes and Terry Jenner. Donnie Wallace Eddie Gerdes Dave Fisher Phil LaRussa Terry Jenner Left to right: Bruce Page, Bob Lauritzen, Donnie Edson, .Roy Fink, Truman Esmond, Roger James, Phil La Russa, Eddie Gerdes, Roger Lauritzen, Larry Brandenburg, Terry Jenner, Gary Eckberg, and Donnie Wallace, Kneeling Coach Chuck Vail. Varsity Squad Our Raiders finished in a three way tie for fourth place with Toulon and Elmwood with a 6 won and an 8 lost record. The Raiders started fast, winning their first three games but had tough luck when conference play rolled around. Beating only Princeville and Bradford, the Raiders finished the first round with a 2-5 record. The team showed vast Improvement the second round winning 4 and losing 3. With a few breaks, Walnut could have won 6 and lost 1 because Galva edged Walnut 50-49 in an overtime and Elmwood nipped the Raiders 67-65 in the last second of play. Walnut took third place in the Tiskilwa Tournament and also placed third in the Big Four Tournament held at De Pue. Since many lettermen will return next year, we are all hoping for a top notched team which can bring a Blackhawk championship to Walnut. Coach Vail BLACKHAWK STANDINGS Won Lost Galva Wildcats Wethersfield Flying Geese . . , Princeville Princes Walnut Blue Raiders Toulon Trojans Elmwood Trojans Wyoming Indians Bradford Panthers BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Jack Middleton, Fred Perrlzo, Gary Eckberg, Roger James, PhilLaRussa, Bruce Page, Bob Mattingly, Charles Gugerty. TOP ROW: Doug Page, Dennis Hubbel, John Fritz, Sam Myers, Ralph Echlebarger Edward Borop, Jerry Bacorn, Paul Peach, Lyle Bruss. Junior Varsity Squad The Raiderettes encountered a good season registering 12 victories and 11 defeats. This was quite an accomplishment for Coach Lyle Bruss' young team, because a couple of his tall rangy Sophomores served duty with the Varsity throughout the year, and Gary Eckberg missed half the season with an injury. With Bruce Page, Fred Perrizo, Gary Eckberg, Charles Gugerty, and Jack Middleton leading the way the team ran up a 5-2 first round record. The second round the Raiders won only 2 and dropped 5, finishing the season with a 7-7 record and a tie for fourth with Bradford. When the Junior Varsity Tournament rolled around in early March, Phil LaRussa and Roger James were able to join the team. Their return helped boost the team to a third place finish. A fine crop of Freshmen and Sophomores, make the future years look bright for Walnut. Coach-Lyle Bruss —67— Basketball Scores Walnut . . . . 55 Ohio ..... 46 Walnut .... . 30 Ohio . . . 28 Walnut . . . . 59 Depue 38 De Pue .... Walnut . . • 31 Walnut . . . . 45 Manlius .... 37 Manlius . . . . Walnut . . • • 37 Wethersfield . • 55 Walnut .... 44 Walnut . . . . Wethersfield • 38 Walnut . . . . 47 Princeville . . 44 Walnut . . . . . 45 Princeville • • 41 Galva 59 Walnut .... 53 Walnut . . . . Galva . . . 23 Walnut . . . . 61 La Rose.... 42 Walnut .... Ohio . . . 48 Wyanet . . . . 46 Walnut .... 34 Toulon .... Walnut . . • • 44 Walnut . . . . 48 Ohio 36 Walnut . . . . Wyoming . • • 47 Walnut . . . . 53 Ohio 46 Elmwood . . . . 38 Walnut . . • • 33 Toulon .... 69 Walnut .... 58 Walnut . . . . Bradford . • • 45 Wyoming . . . • 48 Walnut .... 36 Wethersfield . . 47 Walnut . . • • 39 Elmwood . . . • 60 Walnut . O.T. 53 Galva Walnut . . • 43 Princeton . . . • 67 Walnut .... 38 Walnut . . . . Manlius . • • 41 Hall Twp.. . . 66 Walnut .... 56 Toulon .... . 44 Walnut . . • • 40 Walnut . . . . 59 DePue 56 Walnut . . . . . 57 Wyoming . • 39 Walnut . . . . 81 Bradford . . . 65 Elmwood . . . . 61 Walnut . . • 32 Wethersfield . m 69 Walnut .... 62 Walnut . . . . . 57 Bradford . • 45 Galva 50 Walnut . O.T. 49 Princeton . . . . 67 Walnut . . • • 55 Walnut . . . . 43 Manlius .... 37 Princeville . . . 40 Walnut . . • 38 Walnut . . . . 62 Toulon . O.T. 61 Blackhawk Tournament Walnut . . . . 77 Wyoming . . . 46 Walnut . . . . Wyoming . • • 45 Elmwood . . . • 67 Walnut .... 65 Toulon . . . . . 46 Walnut . . • • 39 Walnut . . . . 53 Bradford . . . 47 Walnut . . . . Galva 3rd place 50 Princeton . . . • 73 Walnut .... 42 Final Record: 12 wins - 11 losses Walnut . . . . 62 Princeville . . 60 LaSalle-Peru . 69 Walnut .... 46 Final Record; 14 wins and 13 Losses 1957-1958 Varsity Basketball SCORING FOR SEASON TOP REBOUNDERS 1. Terry Jenner 379 1. Eddie Gerdes . . . 2. Eddie Gerdes 356 2. Phil La Russa . . 184 3. Phil La Russa 180 3. Larry Brandenburg 4. Don Wallace 170 FREE THROW PER CENT 5. Larry Brandenburg 168 1. Don Wallace . .40 out of 56 for 71.4% SCORING FOR CONFERENCE 2. Larry Brandenburg . ... 49 out of 72 1. Eddie Gerdes 221 for 68.1% 2. Terry Jenner . . . . 219 3. Phil La Russa. .52 out of 84 for 61.9% 3. Phil La Russa 100 Total Points for Season 4. Don Wallace . . 97 Walnut 1391 5. Larry Brandenburg 78 Opponents 1393 Boys’ Physical Education is required of all hoys and girls who are physically able to enroll. Classes are held on the wide open range of our Campus, and in our old corral, the gym. Boys’ classes are held during the third, seventh, and eighth periods and are conducted by Mr. Vail and Mr. Bruss. The facilities of our school have improved so in the past few years that we now include all phases of physical development. Instruction 1s offered in the defense of one's person, including boxing, wrestling. —70— Physical Education and judo, development of the body which comes through work on the trampoline, horse, exercises, medicine ball, weight lifting, tumbling, and balancing, and game sports such as football, basketball, track, baseball, and volleyball. Ping pong, shuffle board, checkers, badmit-ton, and bowling are also offered. The Physical Education program also Includes a course In physical fitness and health. All this training helps create stronger and better boys for later life. Hats off to a fine P.E. Department. —71— Girls’ Physical Education Girls Physical Education is a required subject for all girls who are physically able to take the course. They are taught the fundamentals of sports such as Basketball, Badmitton, and Volleyball for inside sports and Baseball, Soccer, Tennis and Track for outside sports. —72— Girls’ Physical Education The P.E. classes take place fourth, fifth, and ninth period every day. The girls have quite an interesting time as you can hear the screaming from all parts of the building. Miss Matson is the P.E. teacher and does a fine job of creating enthusiasm in the girls. Girls Physical Education is becoming more and more extensive and will continue to do so. —73— —75— Homecoming Walnut High held its annual Homecoming on October 18 and 19, 1957. A pep rally was held on Thursday night, October 17. The cheerleaders led in cheers around the large bonfire. Co-captain VonHolton, Coach Bruss, Coach Vail, and Coach Lignell each said a few words about the game. The pep band did a fine job getting up everyone's spirits for the game. The snake dance was then started which went up through Main Street. The Homecoming Parade was held Friday afternoon with floats from each class and some businessmen's floats. The High School and Grade School Bands took part in the Parade, also. The Homecoming attendants rode in convertables. There was a contest for the best float with a prize of five dollars for the best float. The Junior Class won the contest with their We Didn't Finish and Neither Will Wyoming. The Freshman Class float took second place, with the Seniors third. Friday night we played Wyoming in our Homecoming Game which we won 7-0, to make our Homecoming a great success. Queen Carol Sue Krager was crowned by Co-captain Cliff Bohm at halftime. Saturday night was our Homecoming Dance. The music was furnished by the Blu-tones of LaSalle. At intermission the Boys' Octet sang and the Queen and her Court were presented. They were Oueen Carol Sue Krager, Senior attendants Katherine Weerts and Eddie Gerdes, Junior attendants Ramona Livey and Marv Neahring, Sophomore attendants Deannie Hochstatter and Arnie VonHolton, and Freshman attendants Phyllis VonHolton and Ralph Echelbarger. Queen Carol Sue was presented a bouquet by Co-captains Cliff Bohm and Don VonHolton. There was then the Queen's Dance for the Queen and her Court. The Homecoming Dance climaxed a very successful Homecoming. —76— Freshman Initiation On September 17 and 18, 1957, the freshmen were initiated into Walnut High. Monday, September 17, was dress-up day. Everyone looked their best; the gentlemen wearing suits, hats, and ties and the youngladies wearing heels, hose, and white gloves. Their appearance was very much changed on Tuesday, however. The boys wore gym trunks with gunny sacks. For hats they wore funnels upside down with a cork in the end and a green flag sticking in the cork. Their arms were decorated with many bracelets and they wore many different colors of polish on their fingernails and toenails. They wore two different kinds of shoes and one nylon with a blue ribbon around the top. The girls looked very lovely In swimming suits with gunny sacks over them. Lampshades were worn on their heads and their hair was in a pony tail with a sweat sock around it and pulled through the lampshade. They also had their fingernails and toenails decorated with many colors of polish. They wore many bracelets on their arms. Everyone carried a gunny sack in which they had a baby bottle, a pillow for their master to sit on if he got tired, two large Montgomery Ward catalogs, and of course, shoe polish for their master's dirty shoes. Wednesday night stunts were performed by the freshmen in the gym, after which a record dance was held. Thus the freshmen were initiated into Walnut High. —77— School Assemblies Otto Schacht Assembly On Wednesday, October 16, 1957, Walnut High was entertained by Mr. Otto Schacht, a very good baritone singer. He gave us pointers on good singing and speaking which he very capably demonstrated for us. He sang The Blind Ploughman, September Song, Love is a Many Splendored Thing, and closed with the very beautiful Lord's Prayer. This was one of the best assemblies of the year. Fire Prevention Assembly On Monday, December 2, 1957, Mr. Arthur Henderson gave a demonstration of fire hazards and prevention of fire. He had a complete set of scale model farm buildings with every detail complete. There were little red lights where the main fire hazards are found. He then demonstrated how easy it is for a fire to start. He had various kinds of fire extinguishers, which he explained and some of which he demonstrated. This was a very educational and interesting assembly. Mid-Year Exams On Thursday and Friday, January 16 and 17, 1958, Mid-Year Exams were held at Walnut High. They were started on Thursday afternoon and continued all day Friday. Study Halls were held in the gym. Everyone worked very hard and as usual they weren't quite as bad as everyone thought they would be. —78— Alcohol Assembly On Friday, December 20, Mr. Arthur Monk an gave a lecture on alcoholism. He used a chart to show the effectiveness of different amounts of alcohol in the blood stream. He explained how alcohol affects a person's body and mind. This was a very educational assembly. Christmas Party On December 20, 1957, Walnut High had its annual Christmas party. The program was opened by the Mixed Chorus which sang Stompin at the Prom, Rock-a-my Soul, and The Lord's Prayer. Larry Williams then led in prayer. The Freshmen put on the skit Santa in Toyland with Guy Henline playing Santa. The Sophomores entertained us with the Steve Allen Christmas Show. The Juniors provided us with the Junior Girl's Sextet, Letty Waterhouse with her pantomine of Eloise, and the Everly Brothers and Friends, consisting of Bob Gloden, Truman Esmond, Jerry Myers, Don Edson, and Roy Fink. The Seniors were represented by Larry Conley, and Arlene Kuhnert who sang, and Don VonHolten who gave a revised reading of The Night Before Christmas written by Larry Williams. Gifts were then distributed and lunch was served. This closed the last school day of 1957. -79— Honor Society Trip To Chicago On Saturday, January 25, 1958, the Honor Society took a trip to Chicago to see a stage play. We left on the train from Mendota at 10:12 A.M. and arrived in Chicago about noon. We ate dinner and saw the stage play My Fair Lady. In the evening some went home on the early train while others stayed and went to a movie in the evening. We then returned home on the train from a very interesting trip. New members were inducted into the National and Junior Honor Societies of Walnut High School on Friday, February 14, 1958. The ceremony was conducted by members of the National Honor Society. Inductees into the National Junior Honor Society were Bruce Page and Gary Eckberg. Ramona Livey was inducted into the National Honor Society. Members of the Honor Societies are selected for Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character . It is a great honor and privilege to be inducted into the Honor Society. Honor Society Induction —80— District Music Contest Clarinet Trio—Superior—L. Kruse-M. Kasten-L. Waterhouse Flute Trio—Superior—K. Foss-L. Edson- L. Williams Mixed Reed Trio—Superior—L. Hussey-C. Plum-L. Williams Trombone Trio—Superior—F. Perrizo-E. Borop-V. Anderson Reed Quintet—Superior—L. Hussey-L. Kruse-J. Andersen-JL. Edson-B. Weber Brass Sextet—Superior—D. Fisher-E. Gerdes-R. Fink-F. Perrizo-E. Borop- C. Bohm Saxaphone Trio—Superior—J. Andersen- M. L. Hoge-S. Peach F-Hom Solo—Superior—P. Von Holten Timpani Solo—Superior—K. Weerts Piano Solo—Superior—R. Livey Girls Vocal Sextet—Excellent—S. Wallace-M. Brown-A. Buzard-V. Andersen-D. Hochstatter-S. Hoffman Boys Vocal Octet—Excellent—L. Conley-J. Myers-L. Odell-B. Page-D. Fisher- D. Edson-L. Willlams-F. Perrizo Mixed Vocal Octet—Excellent—L. Edson- S. Epperson-C. S. Krager-M. L. Hoge-D. Fisher-L. Hussey-L. Odell-L. Williams On March 1, Walnut was host to the Annual District Music Contest for soloists and ensembles in District Five. Over six hundred entries were made and approximately a thousand students took part in this event. Both the high school and the grade school were needed in order to provide rooms for warm up, home rooms, and contest centers. The grade school provided a very fine lunch at noon; the Junior Class and the F.F.A. boys provided snacks and pop throughout the day. The Home Economics Department of the high school entertained the judges at a noon meal. Our school is proud to report that the concensus of opinion was, that this was one of the most, if not the most, successful district contest held in many years. Our own high school obtained ten Superior ratings, eight Excellent ratings, and one Good rating. The events fromW.C.H.S. were: Girls Vocal Sextet—Excellent—J. Ander-son-L. Kruse-K. Krebs-B. Weber-V. Andersen-L. Waterhouse F-Hom Trio—Excellent—B. Weber-R. Livey-P. Von Holten Clarinet Solo—Excellent—L. Dersham Saxaphone Duet—Excellent—C. Heitzler-B. Hawkins Saxaphone Solo—Excellent—C. Heitzler Flute Solo—Excellent—K. Foss Piano Solo—Good—J. Anderson We are very proud of the showing of our group in this contest, and as usual, they upheld the music reputation of our school. —81— Assemblies Peter Tanis, Criminologist On Friday, March 7, 1958, Mr. Peter Tanis, Criminologist, appeared before Walnut High to give a talk on alcoholism, delinquency, and criminals. For a time he was chaplain at the huge Cook County Jail. He then turned to lecturing around the country. He talked about some of the causes of delinquency and alcoholism and what could be done for these problems. He gave illustrations from his own experience with convicts in prison. He told about the various methods of execution different states use and how they are used. He closed with a stirring word picture of a convict's last hours before he went to the electric chair. He told of his praying the last prayer for this convict before he walked down the long hall to the electric chair. This was the only execution he ever saw and he said he would never witness another one for it took him a long time to get over this experience . He then held a question and answer period in which students asked questions of him about his talk. He was a very interesting speaker and gave a very stirring talk. On Saturday, March 8, the W Club went to Chicago to see a Hockey Game, and then went out to see the lllinois-Northwestem Basketball Game. We left at 8;30 in six cars and drove all the way to Chicago. We saw the Hockey Game between the Chicago Black Hawks and the Detroit Red Wings which Chicago won 4-3. We then went to Barney's, a well-known eating place in Chicago, and after that drove out to Evanston. We saw the lllinois-Northwestem Basketball Game which Northwestern won, with Joe Rucklik scoring 40 points We then drove home from an exciting and happy trip. —82— Homecoming Queen and Her Court HOMECOMING QUEEN Carol Sue Krager HOMECOMING QUEEN AND HER COURT, Left to right, BACK ROW: Edward Gerdes; Marvin Neahring; Ramona Ltvey; Don VonHoIten; Cliff Bohm; Deanie Hochstatter; Arnie VonHoIten; Ralph Echelbarger; FRONT ROW: Katherine Weerts; Carol Sue Krager; Phyllis VonHoIten. Mid-Winter Queen and Her Court MID-WINTER CARNIVAL QUEEN Dessa Schoaf Festival Of Music The Music department of W.C.H.S. presented its annual Festival of Music in the Grade School Gym on the evening of Friday, March 21. A large and responsive crowd greeted our four choruses and band. A very fine program was presented by the group. Three soloists and ensembles entertained between the choral and instrumental sections of the program. These were Ramona Livey at the piano; the mixed reed trio, consisting of Larry Hussey, Cecilia Plum, and Larry Williams; and the Saxophone trio, consisting of Mary Lou Hoge, Jevne Anderson, and Sandra Peach. The accompanists for the various groups were Ramona Livey, Joan Anderson, and Lynda Dersham. This was a very fine musical program as we have been accustomed to in the past. Youth Day On Tuesday, October 29, 1957, Walnut held its annual Youth Day Election. The election was held just as a real one is held. The successful candidates held office for one day and performed their duties just as the regular town officers do. Don Von Holten was elected Mayor of the town. The Police Magistrate was Gene Borop and Tommy Conley was elected Village Marshall. The office of Clerk was won by Keith Erickson and Trustees were Larry Williams, Dave Kepner, Larry Brandenburg, Jimmy Carlson, Kenny Perrizo, and Dennis Schrader. They were sworn in and a town meeting was held with these people holding their respective offices. The day was concluded with a party around a bonfire on the High School Campus . This is a very educational experience for everyone, and it is an honor for these people to have been elected to these offices. FIRST ROW, left to right: Dennis lleadly, Paul Peach, Doug Page, Gyrlie Doyle, Karen Dalziel, June Clark, Velma Clapp, Linda Sarver. SECOND ROW: Tommy Conley, David Hoge, Larry Briar, GeorgeHuseman, John Fritz, Dennis Hubbell, Carl Von llolten, Bonnie Hardy, Mary Wilson, Gloria Lauritzen, Cecilia Plum, Karen Foss, Carol Dietz, Johnnie Fritz. THIRD ROW: Tom Sawyers, Ralph Echelbarger, Ned Thompson, Jack Esmond, Guy Henline, Jerry Bacom, Bobby Mattingly, Jerry Lange, Debbie Conklin, Leona Jacobs, June Fritz, Patricia O'Brien, Kay Lind. FOURTH ROW: Dennis Stearman, Nancy Heitzler, Merlin Foster, Lynn Andersen, Jackie Headley. Freshman Class Trip To Chicago On Wednesday, December 4, 1957, forty freshmen and four chaperones left on their annual trip to Chicago sponsored by Gonigam-Bass-Hill Co. They first visited the International Harvester Co. plant in Chicago. They went down the complete assembly line and saw the tractors being put together. They then ate an early dinner and returned to see the hammer works, the welding works, and the many other buildings where parts are made. They then left to visit the Museum of Science and Industry where they all saw many fascinating exhibits. From there they went to the International Livestock Exposition where they saw Arthur Godfrey. 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BOLZ DR. LAMAR WELLS Optometrist Walnut Illinois Walnut Illinois Track 1958 TRACK SQUAD •Once again our Blue Raiders finished with a fine season on the oval tracks that surround our range and the ranges of other schools. Showing great speed and strength the raiders won a triangular from Manlius and Wethersfield, slaughtered Newman and Ohio, were edged out by Princeton, easily outdistanced Newman in a dual, and nipped Amboy in a triangular. Highlights of the season included second in the Galva Relays, second In the county, fifth in the large Gateway Classic meet in Clinton, second in the Blackhawk Conference meet, and fine showings in the Davenport Relays and the District meet in Ottawa. Most exciting but heartbreaking meet was the Conference meet where the Raiders were edged by Toulon 47 1 2 - 46 for the title. New school records were rewritten by Dave Kepner in the 180 yard lows, our 2 mile relay (Williams, Hussey, Eckberg, and Edson) and our mile medley (Fisher, Edson, Eckberg, and Kepner). WEIGHT MEN, left to right: Jim Mattingly, Cliff Bohm, Don Von Holten, Truman Esmond, Gene Caisyn. DISTANCEMEN, left to right, FIRST ROW: Raymond Andersen, Keith Willstead, Larry Hussey, Larry Williams. SECOND ROW: Coach Lyle Bruss, Manager Larry Odell, Jerry Bacorn, Ed Borop, Gary Eckberg, John Fritz. STANDING: Manager Nick Pasquel. TRACK QUEEN, left to right: Co Captain Larry Williams, Queen Carolyn Schulte, Co-Captain Dave F isher. HURDLERS, left to right: Ed Gerdes, Marv Neahring, Dave Kepner, Dave Fisher. VARSITY RELAY, left to right: Dave Kepner, Dave Fisher, Gary Eckberg, Don Edson, Coach Chuck Vail. Baseball 1 958 BASEBALL SQUAD BATTERY, FIRST ROW, left to right: Charles Gugerty, Larry Brandenburg, Rodney Von Holten. SECOND ROW, left to right: Fred Perrizo, Don Von Holten, Jim Mattingly, Arnie Von Holten. INFIELDERS, KNEELING, left to right: Don Von Holten, OUTFIELDERS, KNEELING, left to right: Charles Gugerty, Fred Perrizo, Larry Williams, Arnie Von Holten. STAND- Jerry Bacorn, Don Wallace, Jim Mattingly, STANDING, ING, left to right: Terry Jenner, Roger James, Phil La- left to right: Rodney Von Holten, Dennis Hubble, Jerry Russa, Carl Von Holten. Lange, John Fritz, Coach Lyle Bruss. Our baseball team had another fine season winning 5 and losing 4. Two of the four losses were by one slim run, while a third was a close 2-0 game. In conference play our Raiders won 2 and lost 1, finishing in second behind Wethersfield who beat them 2-1. Hopes are high for a banner year next season, for this year's team had only two Seniors. Good Luck to Mr. Bruss and his Raiders in 1959! Scores WALNUT .... 9 ATKINSON . . . . 1 AMBOY . . . . .11 WALNUT . . . . 2 WALNUT .... 9 ATKINSON . . . 7 WALNUT .... 4 AMBOY . . ... 2 DIXON . . .... 2 WALNUT . . . . 0 WETHERSFIELD 2 WALNUT .... 1 WALNUT .... 4 BRADFORD. . . 1 WALNUT .... 5 GALVA 4 AMBOY 3 WALNUT .... 2 District Tournament Junior-Senior Prom On May 17 in the beautiful Oriental land of Shangri-la, Walnut High held their first all-night prom. The evening began with a delicious banquet in the gym. The after-dinner speaker was Mr. Jupin and entertainment was furnished by the Brass Ensemble. Music for the dance was by Jimmy Campbell and his orchestra. After the dance, For Whom The Bells Toll was shown at the Walnut Theater. At 4:00 a.m., breakfast was served by the Junior Mothers. The night proved a great success and was greatly enjoyed by everyone. State Music Contest At the State Music Contest, Walnut made a fine showing. Superior ratings were won by the tympani soloist, the flute trio, the woodwind quintet, and the trombone trio, while excellent ratings were won by the band, girls' chorus, woodwind trio, and clarinet trio. The saxophone trio, the piano soloist, and the French horn soloist received good ratings. Senior Class Play Under the direction of Charles A. Jupln, the Class of'58 presented a hilarious 3-act comedy, Hillbilly Wedding, on May 23, 1958. The play broke all attendance records of recent years. Cast Paw Belsnickle-------------- -Ed Gerdes Maw Belsnickle-------------Sandra Peach Ceelie Belsnickle - — Maureen McCarthy Bonnie Mae Belsnickle-Betty Lou Middleton Juney Lou Belsnickle— - Carol Sue Krager Four Belsnickle............Gerry Mattingly Five Belsnickle ----- - Carolyn Schulte Six Belsnickle------------Arlene Kuhnert Lucy Maxwell--------------Sandra Epperson Priscilla Maxwell---------- Mary Lou Hoge Ronald Maxwell -----------Larry Conley Obeey Upschlager-----------Larry Hussey Chiz Upschlager—--------- Larry Williams Cousin Zeke - -- -- -- -- Clifford Bohm Assistant Director-----Katherine Weerts Make Up-----------------Mary Ann Keleher Sound Effects--------------Clifford Bohm Lights---------------------Larry Hussey Props--------------------------- G race Blackert Ushers - Betty Sash, Lois Edson, Jerry Fritz and Bob Leuzlnger Cousin Big-----------------Larry Odell Cousin Dave----------------Dave Fisher Cousin Don- —-----------— Don Von Holten Cousin Terry---------------Terry Jenner Reverend-------------------Tim Anderson Senior Class Trip On Wednesday, May 28, at 11:37 A.M., twenty-three Seniors and Mr. and Mrs. Jupin boarded the train at Mendota bound for Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. We arrived in Chicago about one o'clock and left for New York at four o'clock. We finally arrived in New York at 9:30 A.M. after a long tiresome ride. We checked into the Hotel New Yorker and left on a tour of the city. While in New York we visited Chinatown and the Bowery and saw theU.N. Building. We also visited Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and Radio City Music Hall. We went up the Empire State Building at night which was very beautiful. We then traveled by train to Washington, D.C. Some of the outstanding points of interest we saw in Washington were the Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, Mt. Vernon, Smithsonian Institute, the Archives Building, the Libraryof Congress, andthetombof the Unknown Soldiers at Arlington Cemetery. At 12:15 on Saturday night we boarded the train for Chicago, where we arrived at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. at 6:05 P.M. we left for Mendota, and arrived at 7:45. This was the end of a very educational and interesting trip. Left to Right, FRONT ROW: Lois Edson, Katherine Weerts, Mary Lou Hoge, Sandra Epperson, Sandra Peach. BACK ROW: Tim Andersen, Lawrence Hussey, Ed Gerdes, Larry Williams. Senior Honors Tim Andersen — Lois Edson------ Sandra Epperson Ed Gerdes ------ Mary Lou Hoge -Lawrence Hussey Sandra Peach - -Katherine Weerts Larry Williams - DeKalb Agriculture Award D. A. R. Good Citizen Award and University of Illinois scholarship State of Illinois teacher scholarship Danforth Foundation Award State of Illinois scholarship winner State of Illinois scholarship winner State of Illinois teacher scholarship Danforth Foundation Award Arion Music Award and State of Illinois teacher scholarship h Lawrence Hussey Valedictorian Mary Lou Hoge Salutatorian Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Betty Lou Middleton, Bob Leuzinger, Betty Sash, Don Von Holten, Lois Edson, Larry Williams, Mary Ann Keleher, David Fisher, Carolyn Schulte. SECOND ROW: Tim Anderson, Carol Sue Krager, Clifford Bohm, Mary Lou Hoge, Terry Jenner, Grace Blackert, Larry Conley, Sandra Peach. THIRD ROW: Gerry Mattingly, Jerry Fritz, Katherine Weerts, Larry Hussey, Arlene Kuhnert, Ed Gerdes, Maureen McCarthy, Larry Odell, Sandra Epperson. Baccalaureate and Commencement On Sunday, May 25th, at 8:00 P.M. Baccalaureate Services were held in Walnut High School Auditorium for the graduating class. The Prelude was played by Joan Andersen. Ramona Livey and Joan then played the Processional and Reverend Guy James gave the Invocation. A musical number, One God, was sung by the mixed chorus, followed by a scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Alfred Hunter. The chorus then sang The Lord's Prayer. Rev. E. V. Hallock gave the sermon, The Pull of Environment, which was very Inspiring. Psalm 150 was sung by the chorus and Rev. Guy James gave the Benediction. Recessional was then played by the pianists as the Academic Procession left the Auditorium. This is an event which will long be remembered by the Seniors. The 69th Annual Commencement was held on June 3, 1958, at 8:00 P.M. in the Grade School Gymnasium. The Processional, Pomp and Circumstance,” was played by the pianists, Joan Andersen and Ramona Livey. The Junior Class Honorary Ushers for the commencement were Don Edson, Diana Mungor, Roy Fink, and Dessa Schoaf. Rev. E. V. Hallock gave the invocation. The Salutatory Address, This Way to Success, was given by Mary Lou Hoge. Following the Salutatory Address was the Valedictory Address, Attainment, given by Lawrence Hussey. The Commencement Address was given by Dr. Wilbur Yauch who is the head of the Education Department at Northern Illinois University. He was a good speaker and we were very happy to have Dr. Yauch give the address. Homing was then sung by the mixed chorus. Following the singing of the chorus Mr. LaRussa presented the honors and scholarships. Mr. Ernest Norden, President of the Board of Education, then presented the diplomas. Rev. E. V. Hallock gave the Benediction. The Recessional followed with the pianists playing Pomp and Circumstance. Another class has now made history at Walnut High School. Each student will be going his own way. Many will be getting jobs, some will be going to college, and a few will be getting married. Good luck in whatever field you have chosen. vV A 'V’ I V xw, ,s —- J, ® W jaC t, X s VA %5 ■ STONE ELECTRIC Westinghouse Distributers Electric Wiring Trenching, Tiling, and Excavating Walnut Illinois Compliments of SEMCO COLOR PRESS Publishers of YEARBOOKS Oklahoma City Oklahoma WALTER L. 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