Antioch Community High School - Sequoia Yearbook (Antioch, IL)

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12. ffm: vqufovy Many things have happened within m wall -- things which would be very amusing if revealed to your attentive ears. For instance, at the beginning of the '43 school year, I saw a large group of freshmen entering the building from various doors. They were all typical looking, but there was that usual awed look upon their bright and smiling faces. They were just coming out of that adolescent stage when they were all arms and legs. Their ability to make new friends and acquaintances was soon put to work, and they set out to accomplish many great things. First they chose class officers, who were: Duane Weber, president: Jerry Pregenzer, vice-president: Eleanor Schaefer, secretary: Lucille Kuhn, treasurer. Student Council representatives were: Kathleen Gindick and Jerry Pregenzer. JoAnne Saylor was elected freshman attendant to the Queen's Court for the Homecoming activities. The class advisors were Miss Kruse and Miss Paulsen. In January they gave a party for the Sophomores. All the class was laying groundwork for future sports, music, dramatics, and other activities. The Sophomore year was started off on the right foot by welcoming the freshmen with a fun-packed party, which broke down all barriers. Howie Nevitt proved to be an enlightening Master of Ceremonies. The class officers were: Dan Jones, Presidentg Len Mattson, Vice-president: Jim Fields, Secretary: and Mary Jean McCann, Treasurer. The Sophomore representatives in Student Council were: Jerry Pregenzer, Duane Weber, Esther Weber, and Jane Nelson. Gerry Sass represented dur class in the Homecoming activities. Due to the large class, our advisors weres' Miss Paulsen, Mrs. Funkhouser, and Mr. Von Holwede. The Junior year was a very active one for all. It was started by elect- ing Len Mattson, President: Ray Ohlgren, Vice-president: George Grunow, Secretaryg and Mary Jean McCann, Treasurer. The class advisors were: Miss Paulsen, Mr. Von Holwede, and Mrs. Lavold, who was later replaced by Mr. Breese. The Student Council meetings were attended by: Alyce Pedersen, Pat Milz, Jane Nelson, Lee Ipsen, Jerry Pregenzer, and Ken Heuer. Candy sales, which were under the direction of Betty Ring, helped to furnish money for the successful prom. The Broadway production, WJanieW, was presented to a packed house on November 8 and 9, under the capable direction of Mr. Samuel Wenet. The play revolved around the trials and tribulations of teen? agers in a small town, which was affected by the impact of war. The setting for the prom was a Mexican patio. Soft lights and mellow music set the mood for the evening dancing. Preparation for the prom called for the cooperation of the class, due to the fact that there was but one day to complete the decorations after the Senior Play. Leonard Mattson, our king, chose Gerry Gresens to be queen. The Junior boys Cl6D proved outstanding in various sports. The girls, too, did their share by participating in all GAA activi- ties. Several girls were chosen on the All-Star team and walked off with the game. Nancy Ellis was elected cheerleader and also the attendant to the Queen's Court for Homecoming. Len Mattson surprised everyone in attaining the co-editorship of the annual. On Flag Day, Len Mattson received the Amer- ican flag on behalf of the Junior class, and Jerry Pregenzer recited the history of our flag. Yes, it was a busy year, but the one ahead held more fun and at the same time maintained its seriousness. But let the Seniors tell us about this one ..... ...... Here we were at the top of the ladder. We had always looked upon that position of 'Senior Big Shot' with longing. But when we got there, it proved fCont ' d. page 28D

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13 Mary Jean Maplethorpe 0 Jerry Pregenzer nMaPeu n n Band Chorus Swing Band Rusty Pep Club, Studgnt councii Student Council, Football, Senior Class Presidentg Ambition: Professional Musician Harry Smith Track, Football, A Club, Band, Class Secretary, Ambition: Veterinarian ' Basketball, Track, Dra- matics, Chorus, Annual Club, Junior Play, A Club, A Club Pres.g Ambition: Gentleman Bum Orville Hairrell 'Butch' Class Treasurer, 'A' Club, Football, Basketball, Trackg Trans. from Waukegan, Ill. in '44g Ambition: Travel lCanadaJ