Abraham Lincoln Junior High School - Annual Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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Class History In September. 1929, the present UA class began their career at Abraham Lin- coln junior High School. There were twelve groups of pupils, the largest class in the history of Lincoln. We assembled in the auditorium and as our names were road. we met our new home room teachers. Several confusing things happened. For example, when the QA-l's reached their home roomgthey found that Eve Mar- garet Johnsons had answered when the name was called. But all the difficulties were finally smoothed out, and we finally began to feel the importance of being members of the Lincoln school. Many of us didn't like it at first. life c0uldn't find the gym, the aud., our home rooms, and class roomsg we missed our old sur- roundings and teachersg and we were unmercifully teased by the older pupils who felt most superior to us new comers. Cjust as we feel nowj. Last, but not least, what a time we had with the padlocksl The Lincoln-Roosevelt football games were the first that many of us had seen, and we found them very exciting. Many of us were regul.ar attendants at the games. At length we were promoted to the 7A class. and we felt most important. NVQ looked upon the 7B's as little children. XVe got revenge for all the teasing that was done to us by giving the same to them. ln 7A we began our study of general science and elected our clubs. In the spring we had our pictures taken, received our first ffiznzmls, and had our first excitement of getting signatures in them. The most exciting episode of the eighth grade was the smallpox epidemic. The ruling that all must be vaccinated or be excluded from school caused much discussion. How we treasured our scars and enjoyed guarding them! Some of us reveled in having an extra two weeks of vacation-we reveled in it until we came back to school and had to make up the work. ln the ninth grade our real importance began. The number of groups was increased from twelve to fourteen. Several changes in home room teachers were made. In the first semester we had our first finalsg we found them not nearly so had as we had expected. At last we became 9A,s. During this semester many important events have occurred. Almost fifty of our members responded to the call for work on the Kfllllffflf, and 111OSt of that num- ber secured places on the staff. David Carlson and Betty Schmidt were chosen as Editors. The rest of the staff worked in committees to .collect the material for the book. The editorial staff of the Lirzroln Log was largely composed of mem- bers of the 9A class. Marjorie Scandroli was chosen Editorg Lois Shevland, Ex- change Editorg Mary Skoog, joke Editorg and Leslie Monson, Sports Editor. Miss Campbell was chosen class adviser, and on April 21, the following of- ficers were elected: lllarkeson Varland, Presidentg Marjorie Scandroli, Vice- llresidentg Ruth Paulson, Treasurerg and Kathleen Sundstedt, Secretary. During the semester, several important events have occurred. The 9A play, Dry l VvUllf1ICI', coached by Miss Cotta, was a great success. The two parties, the mock track meet and the final party, were both enjoyed by large crowds. The 9A assembly at which the 913 class was entertained was the best ever given. A class may be judged by the people in it. By this test ours has been a note- worthy class. Members have taken part in all the activities of the school. The band and orchestra have had many of our members. Pearl Rubert has been the concert-master of the orchestra this year. Eugene Charn has been student band- director. Wle have furnished the president of the student council-Markeson Var- land, Many of our members have played a noteworthy part in the athletics of the schoolg among these are Leo Stasica, Wlalter Nichols, Robert Potts, Gordon XVolf- ley, and Lyle Christianson. Most important of all, many of the class have set an example for the whole school in scholarshipg some have distinguished themselves in art or music. As we look back over the three years coming to a close. it is with a feeling of joy at the recollection of many happy days and of hope that the next three years may be as happy. ll932 twenty-eight

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People of Importance On the opposite page are some pictures of the people of importancel' in the 9A class. They were selected by the vote of the members of the class. They are as follows : I. II. III. IV. V V I V II Best Looking: Merle johnson, Clarence Magnuson, Francis Boyer, Wfin- lield Taylor, Markeson Varland, Don Sagona, Mary -lane Brown, Naomi Clarkson, Pasquale Mera. Virginia Shoop, Isabelle Gustafson, Helen Peter- son, Phyllis Edwards, janet Eckstrom, jane Guthrie. Most Amusing: Kenneth Plambeck, Clarence Magnuson, Richard Dahl, Bernard Moran, Harlan Mann, Wfilmont Swanson, George Wiliiiski, James Dunning, Berthel Ekstedt, Arthur Vtfhite, Pauline .l-Iayes, Virginia Olson, Frieda Stenzel, Mary Emerson, Annie DiFede, Beverly Gaspard. Tallest: Wfanda Kurtz, Richard Dahl, Roy Monson. Shortest: Duane Hanson, Stanley Carlson, John Markunas, Raymond Magnuson, Clark McNeal, Annie Diliede, Betty Allen. Most Popular: Clarence Magnuson, Leo Stasica, Markeson Varland, Betty Schmidt, Marjorie Scandroli, Kathleen Sundstedt, Florence Anderson, LaVon Johnson. Best Athletes: Maybelle Rosene, Bernice Olson, Anna Shirvinskas, Arlene liloelzel, Ruth Berglund, Mary Cascio, Leo Stasica, Robert Potts. Best Students: Ruth Paulson, Dorothy johnson, XX-faunetta Blake, John Mitchell, Markeson Varland, Mary Skoog, Betty Schmidt, Patricia Kane. john Markunas, XYilliam Schmook. Most Courteous: Harlan McIntyre, Roger Erickson, Harvey Crump. Chester Bowen, Alex Dubowiak, Markeson Varland, Betty Nelson, Ruth Paulson, W'aunetta Blake, Betty Sharp, Elsie Rowley, Amy Kjellgren, Mae Nelson, .Frances Larson, Patricia Kane, Florence Zimmerman. 1932 tXVEI1ly-SCVCII

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9B-1 Ko w Ro w Ro w Row Ralph Brown, Melvin Johnson, Gaylord Elclunrl, NX'illard Carlson, lflrlrlie Lawdansky Frank W'ard.AHeu1'y Sohlherg. Ralph liors, Steltler Quist, Dorothy Farnsworth, Bernice XVorf, Carolyn Albers, Miss Cockfielcl Doris Harrison, XVilliam Frey, james Lighteap. Shirley Revell, Marjorie Estwing, Elaine Moon, Ingricl Beck, Helen Anderson, Eleanore Lar son, Lenore Lnnclgren. Ruth Kullherg. Virginia Franzen, Sonia jorgenson, Margrirl Peterson. Jeanette Lunrlvall, Marion Swenson Harriet Boilin, Delores Johnson, Doris Peterson. Ahsenf: Verona Olson. 9B-2 E, M i l l ill Row 1: Stewart Fisher. Howard Monson, John Nyquist, Tc-rl Ekstrom, Earl johnson, Ivan Luizholl' Leonard Jacobson. Row Z: Howard Forsen, LaVerne Aim, Carl NVoorl, Robert xVUlfEl'lSIJEI'gEX', Rohert VVilsou, .lack Griffith Frank Aneona, Robert Anderson. Row 3: Klaberl Fosse. Ruth Linn, Marie Swenson, Joyce Prentice, Evelyn Lewis, Miss XVhiLlle, Helen Swenson. Pauline Strand. Jeanette Smith, Carlton Johnson. Ruwll: Elaine Carlson, Vernis Billstraml, Evy Eklunrl, Margarete johnson, Ingegard Rehn, Berith Ahlquisl, Frances Mzirtenson, Mae Dahlilnisl. Absent: Earl Carlson. 1932 twenty-nine