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

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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.

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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

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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