Alwood High School - Alwood Album Yearbook (Woodhull, IL)

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Prophecy ff We are going to the beautiful VVilcox Hotel in down-town Woodhull where an Officer's Ball is being given in honor of Admiral Robert W. Magill who is home on leave. Admiral Magill has been the Commanding Officer of The Skipper. John Wilcox, a United States Naval Commander, is the proprietor of this beautiful hotel and has gained a reputation of owning and operating one of the finest hotels in the world. As we look around we see many people who have distinguished themselves in our fight for a free world. We see Captain Robert Christ- ian of the Medical Corp who has saved the lives of many Navy men through his great skill as a surgeon. Talking to him is Lieutenant Lowell Granburg of the Navy Air Corps who, at present, is Uncle Sam's leading Ace with 54 enemy planes to his credit. As we glance at the band stand we see Captain Arland Asplund and his orchestra spotlighted by such stars as Richard Peterson, fam- ed trumpet player. and Vernon Wilson on the saxophone, who for- merly played with the Million Dollar Band. Both of these young men are officers in the Navy. The vocalists with the band are Vir- ginia Swanson and Geraldine Murray---former stage and screen stars before joining the Waves. At a table near the band stand we see two Lieutenants who are also members of the Waves They are Lt. Dorothy Nelson and Lt. Audrey Litton. Lieutenants Nelson and Litton are control tower op- erators at one of the large Naval Training Stations where their effic- ient work has prevented many accidents. The speakers for the evening are Lieutenant Commander Phyllis Anderson of the Waves and Captain Gene Clark of the Naval In- telligence Department. Lt. Commander Anderson has distinguished herself as,Commanding Officer of the Wa-ves. Capt. Clark's service with Navy Intelligence is responsible in a great way for the efficiency with which this department has operated. We also see Captain Elizabeth Holmes, a member of the Waves, fContinued on Next Pagej

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Class Will---Continued 'A' Betty Wilson and Vernon Wilson will their hearty chuckles and good nature to Bruce Herndon, who doesn't really need any help but hope it gives him a little aid. P.S.: They also will their good old Swedish name of Wilson to all Swedes around and about the vicinity of Woodhull. Wilbur Newman leaves his love for the Freshman girls, especial- ly Carol Johnson, to Merrill Brown, that is, if Merrill can break away from the Alpha girls. Audrey Litton leaves her power to stay home nights, and her ability to control her temper especially in typing, to Joyce Thayer. Dorothy M. Nelson leaves her unfailing love for the Nelson Brothers and her telescopic vision to her name-sake, Dorothy W. Nelson. And now we leave to our faithful teachers the following promises: Not to tell of Miss Easley's interest in a certain soldier lad who is now in the Aleutians. Or Miss Becker's skipping school for an afternoon and a failure to assign an English lesson. And to Coach we promise not to relate the date for his band's debut into society. To Hainline we promise not to expose his love for dancing. Nor to ask Mr. Magill his secret of how to be happy by having a smile for everyone. Nor will we say anything about Miss McKenna's acting as a chap- eron on Saturday nights to some of the students at the very popular Roof. t This document will be, but should not be forgotten, so we here- by nominate and appoint as executor, Mr. Magill, who shall preserve this by placing it behind the fourth brick south of the third brick west of the second brick below the office window. In witness whereof we do here place our hand and seal this six- teenth day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Four, A.D. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1944, 'Witness by: Alvie and Little Carl. ---By Dorothy M. Nelson.

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Prophecy---Continued i' who is a statistician in the Naval Intelligence Department where she has gained recognition for fine work. Lieutenant Betty Wilson who we see talking with Lieutenant fJun- ior Gradej Anna Richards has served as Recruiting Officer for the Waves It is through Lt. Wilson's efforts that the Waves have become such a vital part of the Navy. Lt. Cjgl Richards has been serv- ing under Lt. Wilson in the Recruiting Office and has been commend- ed for her fine work. Everyone cheers now as Admiral Magill makes his appearance escorted by Captains Wilbur Newman and Robert Dolan. Capt. New- man and Capt. Dolan are Admiral Magill's personal advisers and have served him for several years. The dinner is served and then Lt. Commander Anderson and Capt. Clark give their addresses, which are followed with ballroom dancing. It seems but a short time until we hear the orchestra play- ing Home Sweet Home and the Ball is over. Everyone shakes hands with the distinguished guest and then leave to resume their duties. ---by GENE CLARK ARLAND ASPLUND 'A'