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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1963 volume:

IN MEMORIAM Emily Baumgartner You were with us for eight years and we admire you for your great courage and faith during your long illness. We feel honored that you were one of us, and will always remember you. 3 DEDICATION Mr. Robert Glaser We. the Class of 1963, dedicate this our annual to Mr. Robert Glaser. This is our way of showing our appreciation for his service and guidance as our senior advisor. We wish to say a special thank you to him and wish him continued success in whatever he may do FOREWORD Now we launch--where shall we anchor?-’, was the motto chosen by the Class of 1963. Accordingly, the annual staff has chosen a ship theme to record the events of the past year. It is our desire that the days at Walnut High will long live in your hearts as we have tried to record them in this the 27th edition of the Walnut Tree. So let us pull up anchor and set sail------- 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE IN MEMORIAM DEDICATION FOREWORD TABLE OF CONTENTS HISTORY OF SCHOOL COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF ADMIRALTY DECK HANDS ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES MUSIC ATHLETICS ADVERTISEMENTS 5 HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL The first Walnut school was organized in 1875 with a total enrollment in nine grades of one hundred and twenty-two students, with Mr. G. D. Paddicord as principal. In 1884, a high school was organized with only tenth and eleventh grades. In 1894, a new six-room building was built, remodeled in 1913, but was destroyed by fire in 1933. A new building was built in 1922, and the new principal was Mr. Charles Milton. In 1935 the principal's home was moved to its present location, remodeled, and Mr. C. A. Snider, who served the school for many years, was the first principal to occupy the new home. The school held its first Homecoming in 1946, and in 1947 a lighted football field was added to the campus. In 1962 our school added to its enrollment some of the students from Bureau Township, so our enrollment is now one hundred and ninety. We also added six new teachers, increasing our faculty to fourteen. Many additions and innovations have been added to our school. Our curriculum has expanded to include many new subjects, such as French and Mechanical Drawing; the band has a building of its own; and now our school has its own school paper. 6 BOARD OF EDUCATION Laurence Ganschow, Harold Foss, Leon Anderson, President Ernest Norden, P. Aurell Burkey, Keith Burkey, Leslie Renner. ADMINISTRATION Mr. Stephen LaRussa, M. A. Principal Mrs. Nina Gerbitz School Secretary 8 Mr. John Chaplin, M.S. Guidance Social Studies Mrs. Judy Bolz, B. S. English, Newspaper, Annual Mr. Dale Baxter. B.S. Vocational Agriculture Mr. John Bolz, B.A. Band, Chorus 9 Mr. Joe Waterhouse, B.S. Mathematics, Physics, English Mr. Stuart Fish, B. S. Biology, Chemistry, Coach Miss Marcia Swanson Drivers' Education, Physical Education Mrs. Keith Yonk, M.S. Mathematics, Latin Mr. Robert Glaser, M.S. Social Science, Mechanical Drawing 10 Mr. Charles Jupin, M.A. English, Speech, Library Mr. Robert Johns, B.S. Social Studies, Physical Education, Head Coach 11 Intelligent bunch aren’t they! Blazier Twins! What's in there? . :rV gentle Don't worry- he v’hose car’ W ' Pli Mrs. Gerbitz. take a letter. I All 13 GLENN Stu. Coun. V.P.; Annual 4; Ftball 1-4; Co-capt 4; Bkball 1-4; Track 1-4; Bball 1-4; W” club 3-4, V.P.; Sr. Class Pres. RICH Nar. Jr. Honor Soc. 2-4; Pres. 4; Stu. Coun. 1 3; Boys' Mixed Ch. 1-4; Annual; Bkball 1-4; Track 1-4; W” club 3.4; V.P. Senior Class; Cross Country 3,4 GLENN RAYMOND LAURITZEN A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing.” RICHARD ALLEN BLAZIER Truth is the best thing that every man may keep. SENIOR MR. ROBERT GLASER Advisor NOW WE LAUNCH- CLASS COLOR-MINT GREEN S WHITE DEANIE” Nat. Jr. Hon. Soc. 2-3, 4; V. P. Nat. Hon. Soc.; Stu. Coun. 2 4; Sec.-Treas.; GAA 1,2: Band 1-4; Gr. Mixed Ch. 1-4; Annual Newspaper Staff; ft. Play; Cheerleader 4; Jr. Homecoming Attendant DEANNA LEE BROERS Her heart like the moon is always enchanting and there is always a man in it. ” MELODY JEAN W HI TVER She’ll fight a rattlesnake and give it the first two bites. MEL Nat. Jr. Honor Soc. 2-4; GAA 1; FHA 1-4; Band 1-4; Girls' Mixed Ch. 1-4; Annual Newspaper Staff; Cheerleader 1; Class Treas. 4, Annual Co-ed. , 14 'JAN” Nat. Jr. Honor Soc. 2; Student Council 1,2; FHA 1, Band 1-4, Girls' and Mixed Ch. 1-4, Annual, Newspaper Staff; Jr. Play; Sec.-Treas. Jr. Honor Soc. BOB FFA 1,2; Football 1; Track 1; ”W Club 1,2 CLASS JANICE SUE ANDERSEN Love is her flame. H ROBERT DEAN BENSON God bless the automobile industry. WHERE SHALL WE ANCHOR? CLASS FLOWER-THE ORCHID JAMES DALE BLAZIER JIM F.F.A. 2-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; W Club 4. If silence gives consent, then he's in favor of everything. ELLEN LOUISE BODELSON Not so bashful as she looks. KENNETH WAYNE BRAASCH I follow women wherever they are. BODEL BABE” GAA 1; FHA 1; Band 1-4; Class Plays 2,3; Cheerleader 3; Class Treas. 1; Class Sec. 2; Class Pres. 3 (Transfer) KENNY Track 1; Manager 1-3; Cross Country 3 15 EMILY ANN BRIAR Great rewards are worth waiting for.” VICKI SUE BROWN Neatness is the crowning glory of a maiden. MEMILY” FHA 1; Band 1-3; Girls' and Mixed Ch. 1-3; Majorette 1 •’PICKER” Jr. Honor Soc, 1,2; Nat. Honor Soc, 3; Student Council 1-4; GAA 1; Girls’ Mixed Ch. 1-4; Annual Newspaper Staffs; Jr. Class Play; V.P. of Jr. Hon. Soc. BRUCER” Jr. Honor Soc. 1,2; Nat. Honor Soc. 3,4; Student Council 3,4, Pres. 4; V.P. 3; Band 1-3; Chorus 4; Annual Newspaper Staffs; Ftb. 1-4, Co-Capt. 4, Bask. 1-3; Track 1-4; W” Club 2-4; Class V.P. 1; Class Pres. 2; W Club Pres. 4 ’SALLY” Jr. Honor Soc. 2; Nat. Honor Soc. 3,4; FHA 1,3, 4; Gr. Ch. 1.2; Mixed Ch. 3; Newspaper Staff; Class Sec. 2; FHA Sec. 3 ROBERT H. DALZIEL Usually said little but for the purpose. ” BRUCE ALAN BURKEY He seemed a silent fellow. LARRY THOMAS DURHAM I wonder who it was that invented kissing. ” SALLY JUNETTE COOK Hair of gold, eyes of blue, a girl who is sweet, kind, and true. ’DIZZY” Manager 1,2 ”COBB” Student Council 3; FFA 1-4, Pres. 4; Annual Newspaper Staffs; Football 1-4; Basketball 1; Track 1-3; ”W Club 3,4; Class Treas. 2,3; FFA Sentinel 3 16 DONNY F.F.A. 1-4 JIM F.F.A. 1-4; Band 1; Junior Class Play 3; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; Baseball 1.2 (Transfer) DONALD ECKBERG Home to a boy is merely a filling station JAMES EVERETT ECKBERG I am as I have spoken WILLIAM ALEX ESMOND All over great men are dying and I don't feel so well myself. BILL Band 1,2; Boys' and Mixed Chorus 1-4; Newspaper Staff 3; Junior Class Play 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1; Track 1-4; ”W Club 2-4; V.P. of Boys’ Chorus STACY Student Council 3; Band 1-4; Boys' and Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Newspaper Staff 3; Basketball 1,2,4; Track 1-4; Baseball 4 JOHN STACY FINK What should a man do but enjoy himself. ELAINE F.H.A. 1-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Treas. of F.H.A. 4; Majorette 1,2,3 FRANK Student Council 1; Football 1-4; Basketball 1; Track 1.2; W Club 2.3; V.P. of class 2-3 ELAINE MINERVA FORDHAM Climb far, your goal the sky, your aim the star. LARRY FRANK God bless the girls, I love 'em all. 17 MARY F.H.A. 1,2; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 2-4; Cheerleader 2,3; Majorette 1.2 SAM F.H.A. 1-4; Band 1-3; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 2-4; F.H.A. President 4 MARY ANN FRITZ She looks like an angel and acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel might do! PHIL Football 1 DENNIS F.F.A. 1-4; Band 1-4; Boys' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 2-4; Junior Play; Manager 2,3 VOLMER BROOKE HAURBERG A fool can stay up all night, but it takes a good man to get up in the morning. SANDRA LEE FRITZ Our life is what our thoughts make it. PHILLIP A. GERBITZ Up, up, my friends, and quit your books! DUANE HENRY JACOBS May you Live all the days of your life! DENNIS EUGENE GUITHER The highest of destinction is ser vice to others. BROOKE Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; W Club 3,4; Co-captain of Basketball JAKE Student Council 1,3,4; F.F.A. 1-4; Football 1,4; Track 1-4; W Club 2-4; Sec.-Treas. of W” Club; Vice-Pres. of F.F.A. 4; Treas. of F.F.A. 3. 18 DARLENE F.H.A. 1-3; Band 1-3; Girls' Chorus 2; Paper Staff; Junior Play; Fresh. Pres.; Soph. Treas. (Transfer) JOSE F. F. A. 1-4; Junior Play; Basketball 1-3; Track 1,2; Junior Vice-Pres. (Transfer) DARLENE KAY JOHNSON DENNIS LESTER JONTZ The quiet mind is richer than a I'd rather be seen than heard. crown. ROBERT LEONARD KARNES But now my task is smoothly done, I can fly, or I can run. BOB Band 1-4; Boys' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Junior Play SHARON G.A.A. 1-4; Band 1-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Mixed 1-4; Annual Staff; Paper Staff Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great. SHARON LYNN KELLY DALE R. KUHNERT Time is never lost that is devoted to work. DALE Cross Country 3,4; Basketball 4; Track 1,3,4; W Club 3.4 MARY Girls' Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1 MARY KUHNERT For she was just the quiet kind where nature never varies. 19 ELLEN COLE LEWIS She lives every moment as if it were a crisis. ” ALICE G.A.A. 1.2; F.H.A. 1-3; Band 1-3; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Paper Staff 2; Junior Play 2 (Transfer) JIM F.F.A. 1-4; Band 1-3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1-4; W Club 2-4 JAMES A. MONSON It's nice being tall--you are closer to heaven. COLE G.A.A. 1,3; Girls' Chorus 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2-4; Annual Staff; Paper Staff MIKE F.F.A. 2-4; Baseball 1.2 MICHAEL OWEN LOWERY Large streams from little fountains flow. ALICE JANE McCLOUD Virtue is her own reward. JERI LYNN PEACH I had to grin about the fun I had before they caught me. JAMES LEONARD MEYER Why hurry today, there's always tomorrow. MUNS Student Council 2; Basketball 1-4; Co-captain 4; Track 2,3; W Club 3.4 PETER Student Council 2; G.A.A 1-3; Vice-Pres. 3 of G.A.A.; Band 1-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Annual Staff; Paper Staff; Junior Play; Cheerleader 4; Junior Pres. 20 RONNIE F.F.A. 1-4; Football 1-3; Basketball 1,2; Track 1-3 MAR Student Council 1; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1; Band 1-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 3; Junior Class Play 3 RONALD GEORGE REISS By the work, one knows the workman. ” MARGO ANN ROLLINS There is nothing more fun than a boy. ” NANCY JOANNE SAUNDERS Music is the universal language of mankind. JOHN Band 1-4; Boys’ Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 2-4; Junior Play; Football 1,2; Basketball 1; Track 1,4, Manager 3; W Club 2-4 SUE Student Council 4; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1; Band 1-3; Annual Staff 3; Junior Play; Cheerleader 1-4; Senior Play 2; Fresh. Sec.; Soph. Reporter; Jr. Sec.; F.H.A. Reporter 1; Homecoming Queen 4; Track Queen 1,2; Band Queen 2, (Transfer) FREDERICK CLAIR SCHUNEMAN Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies. JOHN STAUTER Yes, this chap burns the midnight oils, but as far as we know 'twas not in toil. NANCY Nat. Jr. Honor Soc. 1,2; Nat. Honor Soc. 3,4; Sec.-Treas. of Nat. Honor Soc. 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Band 1-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 2-4; Co-ed of Annual and Paper; Junior Class Play; Cheerleader 1; Girls' State; Sec.-Treas. of Fresh. Class FEARLESS F.F.A. 1,2; Boys'Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-4; Annual Staff; Paper Staff; Jr. Play; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-3; Track 1-4; Baseball 1.2; W Club 2-4 SUE ANN THOMPSON Carefree and gay, and oh, those eyes. 21 RITA LUCILLE TODD One's own opinion is to be expressed. ” JOANNE VON HOLTEN The only way to have a friend is to be one. RITA G.A.A. 1-3; Girls' Ch. 1-4; Mixed Ch. 1-4; Junior Play JO Student Council 3; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1; Girls' Ch. 1-4; Mixed Ch. 1-4; Annual and Paper Staff; Jr. Play; Cheerleader 3,4; Pres. Ftesh. Class; Fresh. Attendant; Senior Attendant BETTY ANN WALLACE Whose little body lodged a mighty mind. BETTY F.H.A. 1-4; Band 1-4; Girls' Ch. 1-4; Mixed Ch. 3; Jr. Play; Paper Staff; Cheerleader 1; Majorette 1-3 DICK Band 1-4; Annual Staff; Jr. Play; Football 1,2; Manager 1-4; Boys' State; Music Camp; Boys' Mixed Cho. 4; Statistician of Football and Track BILLY J. WIBERG A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. MARVIN EUGENE WILLSTEAD Sleep is the essential thing in a man’s life. RICHARD CLIFTON WHITVER He is well paid that is well satisfied. B. JOE Student Council 3; F.F.A. 1,2; Band 1-4; Boys' Ch. 1-4; Mixed Ch. 1-4; Annual Staff; Jr. Play; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; W Club 3,4 MARV F.F.A. 1-3; Track 1; Basketball 1.2; Baseball 1 22 CLASS HISTORY The class of '63 leaves you with a fine four year history. Throughout the four years we have participated in band, choruses, athletics, and school projects. During these years the following have been our officers and representatives: President: Joanne Von Holten, Bruce Burkey, Jeri Peach, Glenn Lauritzen. Vice President: Bruce Burkey. Larry Frank 2,3, Richard Blazier. Secretary: Nancy Saunders, Sally Cook, Deanna Broers 3,4. Treasurer: Nancy Saunders, Larry Durham 2,3, Melody Whitver. Senators: David James, Jeri Peach, Bruce Burkey, Duane Jacobs. Representatives: Larry Frank, Richard Blazier, Marvin Willstead, Margo Rollins, Vicki Brown. Janice Andersen, Deanna Broers. John Fink, James Monson, Joanne Von Holten, Duane Jacobs, Sue Thompson, Nancy Saunders, Larry Durham, and Bill Wiberg. Sponsors: Mr. Jupin 1,2,3, and Mr. Glaser 4. Assistant Sponsors: Mrs. Yonk and Mr. Baxter. We also have enjoyed ensembles, contests, festivals, and the Junior and Senior plays. We are proud of our records in each. There is much to be remembered such as the Junior ftom, Fantasy of the Sea on which we worked so hard, and, of course, initiation. We can't deny that we are glad to graduate but we shall always remember and miss the every thrill and adventure of our years as students of Walnut High. 24 THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1963 I, Janice Andersen, do will Sabastian and the Summer 62 to Anita Whitver. I, Bob Bensen, do will my ability to wreck cars to Jim Bangtson. I, Jim Blazier, do will my height to Dave Lauritzen. I, Richard Blazier, do will my love of apples to Burt Raabe (for next year). I, Ellen Bodelson, do will my ability to sneeze in typing to Denesse Hurst. I, Kenny Braasch, do will my mentality to the freshmen who need it. I, Emily Briar, do will my love of the Navy to Peggy Wallace. I, Deanna Broers, do will my ability in shorthand to Mariellen Broeren. I, Vicki Brown, do will my natural curly hair to Charlene Hansen. I, Bruce Burkey, do will the confusion which attends my existence to Paul Cummings. I, Sally Cook, do will my love of P.E. to Sharon McKanna. I, Bob Dalziel, do will my bowling ball to Jim Stauter. I, Larry Durham, do will my many all-round abilities to Rod Christensen. I, Don Eckberg, do will my blond, curly hair to Marvin Von Holten. I, Jim Eckberg, do will my shyness to Brad Von Holten. I, Bill Esmond, do will my ability to oversleep on school days to Alan Yonk. I, Larry Frank, do will my fun-loving nature and interest in girls to Larry Lauritzen. I, John Fink, do will my ability to be late for band to Ginger Henline. I, Elaine Fordham, do will my love of Western University to Nancy Carter. I, Mary Ann Fritz, do will my love of bookkeeping to Georgia Fay. I, Sandra Fritz, do will my job at Peach's to Ginger Henline. I, Phil Gerbitz, do will my diligence to study in study hall to Janice LaRussa. I, Dennis Guither, do will my love of ping-pong to Larry Lauritzen. I, Brooke Haurberg, do will my ability to argue in class to Dick Sash. I, Duane Jacobs, do will my love of the farm to Donny Bruce. I, Darlene Johnson, do will my ability to be late to first hour to Ann Lorenzen. I, Dennis Jontz, do will my love of people to Floyd Clapp. I, Bob Karnes, do will my ability to sleep in Solid Geometry to Alan Yonk. I, Sharon Kelly, do will my ability to finish Senior Life Saving to Vicky Von Holten. I, Dale Kuhnert, do will my Cross Country running to the incoming freshmen. I, Mary Kuhnert, do will my ability in Home Ec. to Georgia Fay. I, Glenn Lauritzen, do will my love of Physics, to anyone stupid enough to take it. I, Ellen Lewis, do will my co-ordination to Maude. I, Mike Lowery, do will my ability to get along with Coach Johns to all underclassmen. I, Alice McCloud, do will my ability to get in trouble to Ann Lorenzen. I, Jim Meyer, do will my football ability to Gary Todd. I, Jim Monson, do will my free-throw ability to the opposing team. I, Jeri Peach, do will my clarinet and willingness to play in band to Carol Benson. I, Margo Rollins, do will our drives down the old North Road to Maude. I, Ronnie Reiss, do will my ability to never have my Ag. done to my brother Raymond. I. Nancy Saunders, do will my ability to play the bassoon to anyone who wishes to attempt I, Fred Schuneman, do will my many abilities to my cousin, Steve. I, John Stauter, do will my ability to get in trouble in band to Ray Sabin. I, Sue Thompson, do will my basketball ability to my brother, Dave. I, Rita Todd, do will my love of Pontiacs to Mr. Glaser. I, Joanne Von Holten, do will my ability to get A's in shorthand to Betty O’dell. I, Betty Wallace, do will my love of the Army to Linda Borop. I, Dick Whitver, do will my A's in Problems to Ronnie Fritz. I, Melody Whitver, do will my strong determination to Edie Hochstatter. I, Marvin Willstead, do will my ability to do well in Ag. class to Bernard Headley. I, Bill Wiberg, do will my musical ability with the cornet to Marty Goodale. PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF 1963 Dear JOANNE, It's too bad you couldn't leave your office of federal intelligence to join me on my cruise to Europe. You'll never realize how many of our former classmates are spread all over the worldl When I arrived at the dock, the customs inspector was none other than MIKE LOWERY. We really had a nice chat; and as he wished me good luck on my trip, my eyes fell upon the baggage men. I recognized them to be DENNIS JONTZ and JIM ECKBERG. Later they told me they only did this job in their spare time--that is between the tours of their famous basketball teams. They said they couldn't stay away from people, so took on this job more or less for fun. As I went up the gangplank, the captain who greeted me turned out to be GLENN LAURITZEN. What a surprise to see him! You know, it's so easy to loose track of the members of our class after graduation. During the trip I ran into MELODY WHITVER who headed the social and recreational activities. In the galley--BILL ESMOND was the head chef! Such meals--everything was so delicious. MARGO ROLLINS and DEANNA BROERS were the secretaries for those aboard ship who wished to communicate with home businesses. BRUCE BURKEY kept them quite busy as he wrote back to the James Thurber Enterprises for further instructions. JOHN STAUTER quite often communicated with the State Department--don't you agree that he has done quite well for our government as an ambassador of good will? At last we reached our first stop, Spain. What sights--everything was so beautiful--it practically took my breath away! Once settled in JOHN FINK'S Stacy Hilton Hotel. I took off for the bull ring--JIM MEYER was being honored for the beginning of his fifteenth year of matadoring. Such a change in that man! He's dyed his hair black and had a permanent--really hard to believe he has absolutely no Italian in him. The bulls used for the fights come from JIM BLAZIER’s Circle B Ranch. Having a few hours to spare before lunch, I took time to drive out to his ranch. Things are really going well for him--he has over 20,000 acres of nothing but beautiful country. It really made me homesick to see the open spaces. For a night on the town a group of us went to an elegant nightclub. Frankly, the food wasn’t as good as found on the ship, but the entertainment was marvelous. DICK WHITVER, BILL WIBERG, DENNIS GUITHER, ELLEN BODELSON, and JANICE ANDERSEN under the direction of NANCY SAUNDERS, supplied the music. Their vocalist was VICKI BROWN. They had just come from serenading the Queen of England and all were in high spirits. 26 From Spain I then went to France. Leading tours through the Louvre Museum were EMILY BRIAR and MARY ANN FRITZ. Also with the tour was ELLEN LEWIS, on her honeymoon. She has married an artist and they were looking for scenes and objects to paint. Later when I got back to the hotel there was a message inviting me to be a guest at MARVIN WILLSTEAD's plush open-air restaurant. The waitresses there were BETTY ANN WALLACE and RITA TODD. Such French accents! Believe me, JOANNE, everything said about France is true. It is a wonderful country to see. In England, familiar faces seen included BOB KARNES who was attending a science convention on outer space. JIM MONSON was appearing in the Olympics and BOB BENSON, cars for the world champion title. PHIL GERBITZ and LARRY FRANK were attending the World’s Fair. They both had new inventions on exhibit. Before long I was on my voyage homeward. Time went too fast, but every sight was truly enjoyed. Having thought my adventures were over, it surprised me as I boarded ship that I should see LARRY DURHAM and DUANE JACOBS. They too were heading homeward for they had come from the international agricultural convention. It wasn't till a day before we docked that I learned that SALLY COOK and ELAINE FORDHAM were also aboard. They were traveling with the Revlon Modeling Company under the new management of MARY KUHNERT. Before heading back to California, I took time to spend a few days in Washington, D.C. and New York City. Do you remember that night club we went to on our Senior trip? For sentimental reasons and curiosity’s sake, SHARON KELLY and SANDRA FRITZ, who took time off from their well-known dress shop (upper bracket, of course) and I went there. Guess who was doing his act--FR£D SCHUNEMAN! BROOKE HAURBERG also appeared with his magic act--SUE THOMPSON was his assistant! They too have been all around the world. Later in Washington, D.C. I saw Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, RICHARD BLAZIER, with two of his associates, KENNY BRAASCH and DALE KUHNERT. Because of their being so busy they didn’t have time to talk, but said they couldn’t wait till our next class reunion. Going home to California, I found ALYCE McCLOUD in Arizona running a beauty salon with much success. Her assistant, TdARLENE JOHNSON, has now become known as Miss Darlene because of her success and skill. As my plane landed in Los Angeles, who should roll out the red carpet but RONNIE REISS. And who should be the honored arrival but MR. GLASER! He has changed so that I hardly recognized him. Don’t you agree that Senator Glaser has done well for the state! Must close now because I must pack to take off once again--for Canada! See you in three years at the next class reunion. Stay happy! 27 As ever, JERI ANNUAL STAFF STANDING: Richard Whitver, Vicki Brown, Bruce Burkey, Bill Wiberg, Deanna Broers, Larry Durham, Richard Blazier, Jeri Peach, Margo Rollins, Sharon Kelly. SEATED: Alice McCloud. Melody Whitver. Mrs. J. Bolz, Nancy Saunders, Ellen Lewis. It is the duty of the Annual Staff to produce the Walnut Tree. The members were appointed by the faculty and the staff advisor. The Staff meets regularly on Monday nights and Friday afternoons. The credit for this 1963 Walnut Tree goes to those named below: WHAT? Nancy Learns! CO-EDITORS-Melody Whitver, Nancy Saunders BUSINESS MANAGERS-Margo Rollins, Sharon Kelly, Richard Whitver SENIOR EDITOR-Jeri Peach UNDERCLASSMEN EDITOR-Vicki Brown ORGANIZATION EDITOR-Deanna Broers ACTIVITIES EDITORS-Alice McCloud, Janice Andersen MUSIC EDITOR-Richard Blazier ART EDITOR-Ellen Lewis PHOTOGRAPHY -Larry Durham SPORTS EDITORS-Bruce Burkey, Bill Wiberg HEAD TYPIST-Joanne Von Holten ADVISOR-Mrs. J. Bolz 28 29 Jim Donald James Linda Mariellen Jim Bacorn Baker Bangtson Borop Broeren Buzard Cindy Floyd Sue Paul Christiansen Clapp Cook Cummings Julie Dersham JUN Michael Dietz Sherry Georgia Ron Ron Eckberg Fay Cook Fritz Linda Ginger Charlene Bernard Karen Don Gerdes Henline Hansen Headley Heitzler Howe CLA 30 IOR Denesse Hurst Ann Lorenzen Carolyn Lubbs Kay McCarter Fred Meisenheimer Officers in our Freshman year were: ftesident, Janet Hussy, Vice-President, Paul Cumming and Secretary-Treasurer, Ron Fritz. Our senator was Jim Bangtson and representatives were Randy Holla way, Ginger Henline, Vicky Von Holten, Linda Gerdes, Darry Lauritzen, and Mariellen Broeren. Mr. Gage was our advisor. Linda Gerdes was our Freshman attendant and Ron Fritz was her escort. Our Sophomore officers were: Resident, Janice LaRussa, Vice-President, Sherry Eckberg, Secretary, Ron Fritz, and Treasurer. Ginger Henline. Our senator was Denesse Hurst and representatives were Kay McCarter, Burton Raabe, Darry Lauritzen. Our attendant was Linda Gerdes and her escort was Darry Lauritzen. Now as Juniors our class officers are President, Janet Hussey, Vice-Resident, Ron Fritz, Secretary, Carolyn Lubbs and Treasurer, Gene Warfield. Our senator is Janice LaRussa and first semester representatives are David Lauritzen, Linda Gerdes, and Dick Sash. Our attendant was Linda Gerdes and her escort was Ron Fritz. Mr. Fish is our class advisor. Betty O'dell ss Dana Pomerov Burton Raahp Richard Sash $iaurtt LaVerne Schmidt Vicky Peggy Von Holten Wallace Patty Wangelin Gene Warfield 31 Peggy Bruce Terry Laverne Mary Burgess Chenneour Cole Cook Cook Jeannie Durham Ann Karen Bob Dennis Clarence Eckberg Eckberg Foss Fritz Grant Richard Virginia Edie Gail Vicki Glenda John Hansen Hardy Hochstatter Hoffman Hoffman Hoge Huseman 32 Raymond Kuhnert MORE Sheri Lockner James Harry Sharon Karl Mary Lou McElvania McGonigle McKanna Metzner Lower Jim Sandra Lynda Audry Raymond Munger Newcum Padgett Peach Reiss Officers in our Freshman year were President-Vicki Hoffman, Vice-President -Bruce Chenneour, Secretary-Treasurer-Marvin Von Holten. Our senator was Konnie Marine and representatives were Harry McGonigle, Virgil Schulte, Raymond Reiss, Jeannie Durham, Bruce Von Holten, and Glenda Hoge. Miss Swanson was our advisor. Paula Trabelot was our attendant and Marvin Von Holten was her escort. Our Sophomore officers are Marvin Von Holten, Sheri Lockner, Bruce Chenneour, and Virgil Schulte. Our senator is Anita Whitver and our first semester representatives are Glenn Bass. Mary Cook, and Pam Spencer. Pam Spencer is our attendant and William Balagna is her escort. Cheryl Sabin Sue Sarver Virgil Stephen Pamela Kathy Paula Schulte Schuneman Spencer Talbot Trabelot Nancy Randy Anita Bruce Marvin Jane Sheila Tuggle Wallace Whitver Von Holten Von Holten Von Holten Walters 33 Carol Sharon Linda Carol Philip Jim Anderson Anderson Behrens Benson Blazier Broeren Rodney Mary Linda John Christensen Cole DeWaele Dietz FRESH Sandra Durham Gary Erickson Ellen Ellen Martin Joe Fordham Frank Goodale Gorman Lee Tom June Charles Larry Natalie Gustafson Hanson Hill Jenner Johnson Keigwin CLA 34 Joe Bill Stephanie Bill Tom Dan Lange Larson Lawrence Lind Linden Livev MAN Sandy Eloise Rita Roberta Lockner McKanna Meyer Parker The officers of the Freshman Class are as follows: President: Larry Johnson, Vice-President: Lee Gustafson, Secretary: Joe Gorman, and Treasurer: Bill Lind. The senator is Dan Livey and the representatives are Rod Christensen, Philip Blazier, Marty Goodale. June Hill was the Freshman attendant and her escort was Brad Von Holten. Bynette Peterson Eric Renner Sharon Sharon Ray Chris Rollo Rumbold Sabin Schuneman Rhonda Corinne Jimmy David Gary Bradd Von Smith Spencer Stauter Thompson Todd Holten 35 Honor Society Inductions ■ Which one do you want? Double-trouble Mums the word 'Everyone is in step? Deni Where’s Your Water? About-face, Jan Dix Singing Sophomores up a storm My pants aren't dirty Football Banquet What'd say ma Geshundit MELODY WHITVER SANDRA FRITZ Melody was the 1962-63 Sectional President and attended the State Convention and the FHA National Convention. DEANNA BROERS DICK WHITVER and JANICE ANDERSON Sandra attended the FHA State Convention and is the 1962-63 President of our local chapter. These were sponsored by the Jr. Women's Club and attended Music Camp at Macomb during the summer. DICK WHITVER, NANCY SAUNDERS, sponsored by the American Legion, sponsored by the American Legion attended Boy's State at Springfield. Auxiliary, attended Girl's State on Mac Murray College Campus. 38 OFFICERS Bruce Burkey-President Mr. La Russa Glenn Lauritzen-Vice-President SENATORS L. R.-Duane Jacobs. Anita Whitver, Janice La Russa, and Dan Livey. Deanna Broers-Secretary-Treasurer STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT Bruce Burkey REPRESENTATIVES Linda Gerdes, Mary Cook, Nancy Saunders, Sue Thompson, Vicki Brown, Pam Spencer, St.-David Lauritzen, Glenn Bass, Rodney Christensen, Marty Goodale, Philip Blazier. Brad VonHolten, Burt Raabe, Jim Monson, Bill Esmond, Bill Balagna, Phil Blazier, Se. Mariellen Broeren, Nancy Tuggle, Sherry Eckberg, June Hill. 39 CAMPUS CHATTER STAFF STANDING: Bernard Headley, Pam Parker, Ron Fritz, Sherry Eckberg, Gene Warfield, Mariellen Broeren, Darry Lauritzen, Denesse Hurst, Fred Meisenheimer, Linda Gerdes, Alan Yonk, Kay McCarter. Jim Ba-corn. SEATED: Karen Heitzler, Betty Odell, Vicky Von Holten, Ginger Henline, Pat Wangelin, Julie Dersham, David Lauritzen. Co-editors Organization Editor Athletic Editor Production Manager Advisor Janet Hussey Janice LaRussa Dana Pomeroy Jim Bangston Linda Borop Mrs. J. Bolz The paper this year is entirely a school publication. Once a month these juniors produce the school paper. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Seated: Dana Pomeroy, Melody Whitver, Nancy Saunders, Deanna Broers, Sally Cook, Julie Dersham. Standing: Richard Blazier, Jim Bangtson, Bruce Burkey, Mr. Chaplin, advisor, Janice LaRussa, Kay McCarter. Jr. Officers Nat'l. Officers L to R: Dave Bangtson, Glenn Bass, Mr. Chaplin, advisor, Marvin Von Holten, Bill Balagna. L to R: Nancy Saunders, Richard Blazier, Mr. Chaplin, advisor. Deanna Broers. JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY Seated: Sheri Lockner, Anita Whitver, Nancy Tuggle. Karen Heitzler, Karen Eckberg. Standing: Bill Balagna, Glenn Bass. Raymond Reiss, David Bangtson, Dick Sash. Mr. Chaplin, advisor, Marvin Von Holten. 41 FHA Seated: Melody Whitver, Karen Heitzler, Sue Cook, Miss Koch, Sandra Fritz, Sherry Eckberg, Elaine Ford-ham, Karen Eckberg. Standing: Bunni Peterson, Betty Ann Wallace, Sharon Rollo, Linda DeWaele, Pam Parker, Sheila Walters, Sue Sarver, Charlene Hansen, Cheryl Sabin, Sharon McKanna. Standing Top: Virginia Hardy, Peggy Burgess, Sally Cook, Ellen Fordham, Sharon Rumboldt, Ginger JJenline, Audrey Peach, Betty Odell. King, Jim Blazier OFFICERS President-Sandra Fritz Vice President-Sue Cook Secretary-Sherry Eckberg Treasurer-Elaine Fordham Projects-Melody Whitver Public Relations-Karen Eckberg Historian-Karen Heitzler Advisor-Miss Jean Koch Chapter Mothers Mrs. Edmund Eckberg Mrs. Arthur Cook Section Mother Mrs. Eugene Whitver Section II President Melody Whitver FFA Seated: Donny Baker, Virgil Schulte, Larry Lauritzen, Mr. Dale Baxter, Larry Durham, Duane Jacobs, Dennis Guither, Sid Attig, Donny Eckberg. Standing: Raymond Reiss, Gary Todd, LaVerne Cook, David Thompson, Floyd Clapp, Larry Johnson, John Dietz, Mike Lowery, Ray Sabin, Tommy Hansen, Bernard Headley, Jim Eckberg, John Huseman, Dennis Jontz, Larry Yerk. Back Row: Lee Gustafson, Clarence Grant, Gary Erickson, Steven Black, Ronnis Reiss, Jim Meyer, Jim Blazier, Bill Lind, Jim Buzard, Eric Renner, Donny Lange, Marvin Willstead, Mike Dietz. Sweetheart, Deanna Broers President-Larry Durham Vice-President-Duane Jacobs Secretary-Dennis Guither Treasurer-Larry Lauritzen Reporter-Virgil Schulte Sentinel-Sid Attig Advisor-Dale Baxter 43 G.A.A. Seated: Linda DeWaele, Ann Eckberg, and Pam Spencer, point keepers; Mariellen Broeren. President; Glenda Hoge, Vice-President; Nancy Tuggle, Secretary-Treasurer; Kathy Talbot. Standing: Vicki Hoffman, Sharon Kelly, Karen Heitzler, Cheryl Sabin, Lynda Padgett, Miss Swanson, Sharon Anderson, Ellen Frank, June Hill, Peggy Wallace. Back Row: Sheila Walters, Pam Parker, Sue Sarver, Sandy Durham, Jane Von Holten, Sandra Newcum, Mary Cole, Stephanie Lawrence, Karen Eckberg, Ronda Smith. W” CLUB Seated: Glenn Lauritzen, Vice-President; Coach Johns, Bruce Burkey, President; Duane Jacobs, Sec.-Treas. Standing: Larry Durham, Brooke Haurberg, Richard Blazier, Dennis Fritz, Glenn Bass, David Lauritzen, Randy Wallace, Fred Schuneman, John Stauter, Bill Esmond. Back Row: Burton Raabe, Mike Dietz, Dale Kuhnert, Jim Meyer, Jim Monson, Bill Wiberg, Darry Lauritzen, Larry Frank, Paul Cummings, Ronnie Fritz. R C TI VITICS N w if E s WALNUT The Queen and Her Court Soph. Pam Spencer Bill Balagna Sr. Joanne Von Holten Glenn Lauritzen Queen Sue Thompson Bruce Burkey Jr. Linda Gerdes Ron Fritz Fresh. June Hill Bradd Von Holten , SetA° -ond f i«l Prize . M 46 AUTUMN LEAVES HOMECOMING QUEEN SUE PAM SPENCER Sophomore JUNE HILL Freshman SCHOOL EVENTS OF 1962-1963 Sept. 13—STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTION. The student body met in the auditorium to hear speeches by the candidates’ orators. Oct. 18 19—HOMECOMING WEEK-END. It was highlighted with a parade, football game and a dance. a?Ua y Nov. 13—FOOTBALL BANQUET. Bill Esmond was given the award for most-improved player and Bruce Burkey the award for the most valuable player. Ron Fritz and Darry Lauritzen were chosen co-captains for 1963-1964. Nov. 16—JUNIOR CLASS PLAY. Stars in Their Eyes. Dec. 11 —Annual CHRISTMAS VOCAL PROGRAM. The mixed chorus sang a variety of Christmas carols under the direction of Mr. Bolz. Also a number of special vocal groups performed. Dec. 21—CHRISTMAS PARTY--The student body met in the auditorium to enjoy the class skits and then adjourned to the gym to talk to Santa Claus (or Mr. Bolz)! March 12—VOCAL FESTIVAL. This year the festival was held at Toulon with approximately a 400 voice chorus. March 13--BASKETBALL BANQUET. This was held in the high school gym. March 15— GYMBOREE—The gymboree was under the direction of Miss Swanson and Mr. Johns. March 16—DISTRICT solo and ensemble contest. March 29--SENIOR CLASS PLAY. Spring Fever.” April 2—BAND FESTIVAL. This year the festival was held at Wethersfield. The conference was divided into a Northern and Southern section. April 8-11--SENIOR CLASS TRIP to Washington. April 20--STATE Music Finals. May 11—JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM, Cinderella’s Ball. 48 May 26--BACCALAUREATE May 28--COMMENCEMENT SPRING FEVER” Seated: Deanna Broers, Janice Andersen, Jeri Peach, Joanne Von Holten, and Rita Todd. Standing: Sharon Kelly, Bill Wiberg, Bruce Burkey, Dick Whitver, and Richard Blazier. Bill Esmond and Bob Karnes were absent. STARS IN THEIR EYES” Seated: Dana Pomeroy, Sherry Eckberg, Vicki Von Holten, Denesse Hurst, Janice LaRussa, Linda Gerdes, Pam Parker, Pat Wangelin, Ginger Henline. Standing: Kay McCarter, Jim Bangtson, Peggy Wallace, Alan Yonk, Gene Warfield, Burton Raabe, Jim Buzard, Paul Cummings, Ron Fritz., Dick Sash, Mr. Jupin. 49 Miss Koch and Home-Ec I Mrs. Bolz and English III Mr. Bolz and the band Mr. Jupin and a speech class A boy's P.E. class 50 Mrs. Ewalt and Typing I Mr. Glaser and problems class 51 Study hall in the library Mr. Jupin and student librarians Ah Perfect! Congrat Bt Forget omething? Yeah Team! BLANK! Dawling! I'm a beautician Ready my dear? HIGH SCHOOL Director Mr. John Bolz. Back Row: Carol Anderson, Ray Sabin, Gail Hoffman, Jim Bangtson, John Stauter. Row three: Bunni Peterson, Betty Ann Wallace, Glenda Hoge, Glenn Bass, Bob Karnes, Vicky Von Holten, Janice Anderson, Dick Whitver, Bill Wiberg. Row two: Paula Trabelot, Margo Rollins, Vicki Hoffman, Julie Dersham, Jim Stauter. Carolyn Lubbs, Nancy Saunders. Row one: Richard Blazier, Natalie Keigwin, Carol Bensen, Jeri Peach. The Concert Band is a major organization of W.C.H.S. with a two-fold purpose. First, to provide instrumental education for anyone with some experience who wishes it, and secondly, to represent the school in the instrumental field through concerts, contests, and public performance. Our band performed at home football and basketball games. We traveled to DeKalb for our only band trip, attended the Blackhawk Band Festival at Wethersfield, and participated at contest. Our band concert was held in the spring. 54 CONCERT BAND Band Officers: M. Whitver, Director John Bolz librarian; J. Stauter, manager; Jim Bangtson, vice-president; R. Blazier, president. Back Row: Stephanie Lawrence, Rod Christensen, Jim Bacorn, Dan Livey, Jeannie Durham, Ellen Bodelson, Linda Borop. Row 3: Marty Goodale, William Balagna, Philip Blazier, Bill Lind, John Fink, Dana Pomeroy, Janice LaRussa, David Bangtson, Dennis Guither. Row 2: Deanna Broers, Sharon Kelly, Ginger Henline. Jean-nine Albrecht, Pat Wangelin, Janet Hussey. Don Bruce. Row 4: Linda DeWaele. Anita Whitver, Sharon Anderson, Mary Cole, Melody Whitver. 55 JUNIOR % SENIOR GIRLS’ CHORUS Seated: Vicki Brown, Deanna Broers, Nancy Saunders, Jeri Peach. Standing Row 1: Betty Wallace, Julie Dersham, Joanne Von Holten, Karen Heitzler, Cindy Pierce, Linda Borop, Janet Hussey, Ellen. Lewis, Georgia Fay. Row 2: Mary Fritz, Anita Whitver, Margo Rollins, Pat Wangelin, Vicki Von Holten, Sharon Kelly, Linda Gerdes, Sally Cook, Dana Pomeroy, Kay McCarter. Row 3: Melody Whitver, Elaine Ford-ham, Sue Cook, Janice Andersen, Denese Hurst, Alice McCloud, Janice LaRussa, Sandra Fritz, Ginger Henline, Rita Todd, Betty Odell. BOYS’ CHORUS Seated: Marty Goodale, John Stauter, Bruce Burkey, David Bangtson, Bill Esmond, Richard Blazier, Dan Livey. Standing. Row 1: Jim Stauter, Larry Johnson, Chris Schuneman, David Lauritzen, Ray Sabin, Phil Blazier. Bill Balagna, Jim McElvania, Fred Schuneman. Row 2: Harry McGonigle, Alan Yonk, Gail Hoffman, Laverne Cook, Lee Gustafson, Bruce Chenneour, Mike Dietz, Sid Attig, Rod Christensen. Row 3: Chuck Jenner, Jim Bangtson, Dennis Guither, Bob Karnes, Bill Wiberg, John Fink, Jim Buzard, Steve Schuneman, Darry Lauritzen, Don Bruce, Jim Bacorn. 56 MIXED CHORUS Row 1: D. Bangtson, C. Schuneman, D. Livey, R. Sabin, C. Jenner, P. Blazier, J. Stauter, D. Bruce. Row 2: B. Balagna, S. Schuneman, M. Goodale, J. Bangtson, R. Blazier, B. Karnes, J. Stauter, B. Esmond, F. Schuneman, J. Fink, D. Guither, D. Whitver, G. Hoffman, R. Christensen, D. Lauritzen, J. Bacorn, A. Yonk, B. Burkey. Row 3: J. Hill, S. Lawrence, S. Andersen, J. LaRussa, J. Von Hoi ten, V. Brown, M. Rollins, D. Hurst, L. Gerdes, V. Hoffman, P. Trabelot, E. Hochstatter, P. Spencer, B. Peterson, C. Benson, S. Durham, S. Kelly, S. DeKeyser, M. Cook. Row 4: Mr. Bolz, director, C. Anderson, D. Pomeroy, N. Tuggle, J. Dersham, P. Wangelin, V. Von Holten, J. Hussey, N. Carter, L. Borop, J, Albrecht, R. Smith, M. Cole, K. McCarter, R. Meyer, Acc.-D. Broers, N. Saunders. Row 5: S. Walters, A. Whitver, S. Lockner, G. Hoge, C. Sabin, K. Talbot, K. Eckberg, E. Lewis, J. Peach, J. Andersen, M. Whitver, J. Von Holten, S. McKanna, S. Fritz, P. Wallace, M. Fritz, R. Todd. FRESHMAN S SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ CHORUS Seated: Bunni Peterson, Carol Benson, Carol Anderson, Paula Trabelot, Sharon Andersen, Mary Cole, and Jeannie Durham. Row 1: Sheila Walters, Mary Lou Lower, Corrine Spencer, Kathy Talbot, Sharon Rollo, Lindy DeWaele, Pam Spencer, Vicky Hoffman and June Hill. Row 2: Sue Sarver, Eloise McKanna, Sheri Lockner, Ellen Frank, Cheryl Sabin, Peggy Burgess, Edie Hochstatter, Sharon McKanna, Sandy Durham, Jeannine Albrecht, Natalie Keigwin. and Sharon DeKeyser. Row 3: Sandy Lockner, Mary Ann Cook. Karen Eckberg, Stephanie Lawrence, Roberta Parker, Jane Von Holten, Rita Meyer, Nancy Tuggle, Sharon Rum-boldt, Glenda Hoge, Ellen Fordham, and Ronda Smith. L-R Vicki Hoffman, Pat Wangelin, Paula Trabe-lot, Edie Hochstatter, Sheri Lockner, and Jeanne Durham. L-R Carol Bensen, Bunni Peterson, Sandy Durham, Stephanie Lawrence, Sharon Anderson, and June Hill. L-R Pam Spencer, Ellen Frank, Sharon McKanna, Jane Von Holten, Mary Cole, and Roberta Parker. Accompanists-Deanna Broers and Nancy Saunders. L-R John Stauter, Bill Esmond, John Fink, and Fred Schuneman. 58 L-R-Vicki Hoffman, Jeanne Durham. Sheri Lockner, Paula Trabelot, St.-David Bangtson, Steve Schune-man, Gail Hoffman, and Bill Balagna. L-R- Janet Hussey, Linda Gerdes, Janice LaRussa, Denesse Hurst, Linda Borop, and Vicky Von Holten. L-R- Joanne Von Holten, Jeri Peach, Margo Rollins, Vicki Brown, Melody Whitver, and Janice Andersen. Accompanists: L-R- Carol Benson, Linda Borop, David Bangtson, Dana Pomeroy, Mary Cole. Piano Solos-Dana Pomeroy and Deanna Broers. 59 Dick Whitver, Cornet Solo Margo Rollins, Richard Blazier, Jeri Peach, Trio. Paula Trabelot, Sharon Anderson, Duet. Glenn Bass, Janice Andersen, Vicky Von Holten, Horn Trio. Sandy Durham, Carol Benson, Vocal Duet. Mary Cole, Bunni Peterson, Vocal Solos. 60 Dennis Guither, John Fink, Janice La Russa, Dave Bangtson, Trombone Quartet. Melody Whitver Vocal Solo Rhonda Smith Vocal Solo John Stauter, Dick Whitver Cornet Duet Fred Schuneman Vocal Solo m V k lb W 11' | mjj J Denesse Hurst Vocal Solo Nancy Carter Vocal Solo 61 Flag Bearers - Ann Eckberg, Sue Sarver, Karen Heitzler, Cheryl Sabin. 62 Majorettes - Linda Borop, Janice La Russa, Vicky Von Holten, Pat Wangelin. 63 Coach Waterhouse, R. Reiss, L. Cook, S. Black, B. Lind, L. Gustafson, J. Lange, J. Bacorn, L. Johnson, Coach Fish. Bottom Row: B. Von Holten, T. Cole, H. McGonigle, R. Christensen, C. Jenner, J. Dietz, S. Attig, M. Goodale, B. Von Holten, W. Balagna, J. McElvania. JUNIOR VARSITY 64 Top Row: Coach Waterhouse, B. Haurberg, J. Meyer, J. Blazier, P. Cummings, B. Burkey, G. Lauritzen, B. Wiberg, T. Linden, G. Warfield, Coach Fish, Coach Johns. Middle Row: D. Whitver, S. Schuneman, D. Jacobs, R. Fritz, B. Esmond, L. Franks, L. Durham, J. Bangtson, B. Chenneour, G. Hoffman. Bottom Row: P. Blazier, F. Schuneman, R. Wallace, M. Von Holten, C. Grant, D. Lauritzen, D. Fritz, D. Lauritzen, V. Schulte. VARSITY FOOTBALL Managers Dick Whitver Virgil Schulte Philip Blazier Head Coach Johns 65 BRUCE BURKEY Co-Captain Left Guard GLENN LAURITZEN Co-Captain Center BROOKE HAURBERG Quarterback JIM MEYER Left Tackle SCORES Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Galva Walnut Walnut Walnut BILL WIBERG Left End Princeville 7 Dunlap 12 Elmwood 0 Toulon 19 Wyoming 14 Walnut 6 Bradford 6 Wethersfield 6 Manlius 12 LARRY DURHAM Right Guard 5 ' r 66 FRED SCHUNEMAN Left Halfback DUANE JACOBS Linebacker JIM BLAZIER Right Tackle BILL ESMOND Fullback RON FRITZ Right Halfback LARRY FRANK Defensive Tackle 67 GENE WARFIELD Left End JIM BANGTSON Right Guard DENNY FRITZ Left Halfback 68 CROSS COUNTRY Standing L to R: Dale Kuhnert, Dave Bangtson, Burt Raabe, Glenn Bass, Coach Johns. Kneeling L to R: Jim Stauter, Richard Blazier, Ray Sabin, and Chris Schuneman. Cross Country boys receiving awards. This year was Walnut's second year as a participant in cross country. We had many meets including such large ones as Sterling Invitational and District. Our team shows promise in years to come. 69 Co-captains Dale Kuhnert and Richard Blazier. Back row, L. to R.: Gary Erickson, Clarence Grant, Steve Schuneman, Bill Lind, Tom Linden, Bob Foss, Gail Hoffman, Coach Fish. First Row: Lee Gustafson, Rod Christenson, David Thompson, Bud Balagna, Randy Wallace, Jim Stauter, Dennis Fritz. JUNIOR VARSITY We are very proud of our Junior Varsity team this year, under the coaching of Mr. Fish, as they rated second in the conference. 70 Managers-Dick Whitver, Phil Blazier. Back row, L. to R.: Marvin Willstead, Bill Wiberg, Glenn Lauritzen, Jim Blazier, Jim Monson, Burton Raabe, Larry Yerk, Ron Fritz, Coach Johns. First row: David Lauritzen, Rich Blazier, Darry Lauritzen, Jim Bangtson, Paul Cummings, Brooke Haurberg, Gene Warfield, Jim Eckberg. VARSITY Coach Johns WE THEY Elmwood 33 57 Toulon 60 50 Wyoming 66 46 Bradford 33 69 Wethersfield 65 45 Dunlap 49 51 Manlius 44 56 Galva 63 64 Princeville 43 47 Dunlap 52 50 Elmwood 54 48 Toulon 68 44 Wyoming 61 56 Galva 49 64 Bradford 56 45 Wethersfield 42 65 Manlius 58 56 Princeville 52 65 TOURNAMENTS Bradford 59 51 Western 46 4C Tiskilwa 39 67 Forreston 54 71 Millidgeville 72 51 BoyIon 56 75 Coach Fish 71 Glenn Lauritzen Jim Eckberg Darryl Lauritzen Jim Blazier Paul Cummings Gene Warfield CHEERLEADERS L. to R. Deanna Broers, Denni Hurst, Sue Thompson, Linda Gerdes, Jeri Peach, and Joanne Von Holten. June Hill, Sheri Lockner, Edie Hochstatter, and Anita Whitver. 74 Congratulations to all Graduates from BLACK - EMERICK INC. 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