Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1944 volume:

PUBLISHED BY THF SENIOR CLASS OF 1944 Atkinson Community High School ANNUAL STAFF Editor in Chief-------------------Gere Id De Vrleze Assistant Editor--------------- -------Wilma Hamer Art Editors-----------------------Joyce McCullough Arlene Verschoore Feature Editor------------------------Marietta Van Oodorp Literary Editors------------------------Elolse Van Norway lone Doubler Soorts Editors--------------------Stanley Minnaert Harvey Kisfeldt Alumni Editor-------------------------------Rachel Powell Picture Editors-----------------Henry Van Herzeele David Vandersnlck Anthony Becker Business Managers---------------Done von De Decker Eugene Schehl Publication---------------------------Wilson Hamer Vincent De Crane Staff Advisors--------------------------------Miss Johnson Miss Reeder • • � � . • . , • 4 0 • i — • . ............................ « T To th03e who are fighting to make this world a better place in which to live---------- the men and women in the service from Atkinson Community, and our former principal, H, A. Renwick, we the Senior Class of 1944, wish to dedicate the second edition of The Tiger . HISTORY OF A. C. K. S. Studies perfeot nature, and arc perfected by experience: for natural abilities are like natural Plants that need pruning by study. On the site where the residence of Nrs. James Nowers now stands was erected a noble and fine building, not so much in its stature as in the ideals and hope with which it was erected. This was a schoolhouse, the fourth building to be erected. It was then, in those Civil War days, as it is now, not only a schoolhouse but a meeting place where political and governmental events might be held. The simple teaching of the three R s , spelling and geography was first placed within the outreach of many more young people by Mrs. Elizabeth Nowers Lyons, the first Atkinson High School teacher. Sometime later the original school building was vacated, and the pursuit of learning was carried on in a larger frame structure, built where the Atkinson Public Grade School now stande. Since high school education wrs still young but flour ishing, enrollment was small and the course consisted of but three years until 1904, when the four year high school plan was arranged. The first Atkinson High School commencement was held in 1889 v ith Helen Lyons as the first graduate. Though high schools had become more common, the people of this vicinity were wary of sending their children to them, and it was not until recent years that almost every eighth grader had the privilege of furthering his education. Before 1989 young people studied as lone as they felt they should and then concluded their schooling without further ado. Schooling was a dull grind in those days. There were no happy hour6 of chorus, athletics, music, end informal classes. In 1920 the present Atkinson Public Grade School was built at a cost of'§60,000. In January, 1921, the students, both grade and high, began their work in it. The architectural '■rrangement seemed quite correct at the time, but in 1940 state school officials checked up and found it lacking in many respects. The records of this school, prior to 1906 were destroyed, thus causing much of the early history of the institution to be lost. 1. From Of Studies by Francis Bacon. •• • 0 •t. • •• • • :: ' t - il . • • • • � 4 • • •I • • • 4 Holland Education wns gaining a strong foothold and on Aorll 23, 1939, new territory was added to the Atkinson school district by a sreclnl election, and enrollment the following term increased threefold. Because of lacking qualities in this brick structure, in April 1941, it was voted by residents of the community to issue bonds to finance the construction of a new high school, at the cost of $100,000. The new building was completed during the summer of 42 due to extreme effort on the part of the school bo'-rd, the contractors, and workmen. The impressing new school building was dedicated on September 11, 1942 and the first classes held on September 2, 1942, with a staff of six highly qualified teachers, an enrollment of seventy-one students and a schedule offering nineteen subjects. This new school buildinr; a descendant from the pioneer frame building shows how the world is progressing and how the young people ore preparing to meet its onslaught fully prepared and enlightened. Charles Verbeok HOWARD D. ALLISON, Principal Vocational Agriculture Eastern Illinois State Teachers' College B.S.. Jniversity of Illinois Graduate Work—University of Iowa M.S., Colorado State Collegr PAUL B. EARP, Coach Social Science, Biology, Phy. Ed. B.A., Carthage College Graduate Work—M.A., Colorado College of Ed. GEORGE F. MAURER Mathematics, Physics Blackburn College B.S., University of Illinois Graduate Work—University of Illinois JANE M JOHNSON Commerce, Chorus B.A., Augustana College ROSELLEN REEDER English, Dramatics Rosary College B.S., University of Missouri Jam. • V I . • • • • Eugene Schehl (Bruiser) President 4 Sec.-Treas. 2 Basketball 2-3-4 Track I-2-3-4 Dramatics 2 F.F.A. I-2-3-4 Stanley Minnaert (Stinky) Vice President 4 Football I-2-3-4 Basketball I-2-3-4 Track I-2-3-4 Dramatics I-2-3-4 Band I-2-3-4 Chorus 3 F.F.A. 1-2-3 Gerald De Vrieze (Jerry) Annawan 1-2 President I Sec.-Treas. 2-4 Band 1-2-3 Basketball 2-3-4 Dramatics 3-4 Student Council 3 Chorus 1-2 Vincent De Crane (Vince) Dramatics 2-3-4 F.F.A. I-2-3-4 Donavon De Decker (Cub) President 3 Vice President I Student Council, Pres., 4 Football 4 Basketball 3-4 Dramatics I-2-3-4 Band 1-2 Chorus 3 lone Doubler (Ine) President I Vice President 3 Dramatics 1-3-4 Chorus I-2-3-4 S.A.A. 4 Home Ec. Club I-2-3-4 Cheerleader 3 Wilma Hamer (Wilm) Sec.-Treas. I Vice President 3 Dramatics I-2-3-4 Chorus I-2-3-4 G.A.A. 4 Home Ec. Club I-2-3-4 Cheerleader 2-3 Wilson Hamer (Walt) Basketball 3-4 Football 3 F.F.A. I-2-3-4 Joyce McCullough (Jam) President 2 Sec.-Treas. 3 Student Council I Dramatics I-2-3-4 Chorus I-2-3-4 Band I-2-3-4 Home Ec. Club I-2-3-4 G.A.A. 4 D.A.R. Award 4 Harvey Misfeldt (Harve) Football 2-3-4 Basketball I-2-3-4 Band I-2-3-4 F.F.A. I-2-3-4 Rachel Powell (Rachie) Dramatics 1-2-4 Band I-2-3-4 Chorus I-2-3-4 Home Ec. Club I-2-3-4 G.A.A. 4 Henry Van Herzeele (Jack) Dramatics 1-2 Band 3 Chorus 3 Student Council 4 Football 2-3 Basketball I-2-3-4 i Eloise Van Norway (Squish) Dramatics I-2-3-4 Band 1-2 Chorus 1-2-3 G.A.A. 4 Home Ec. Club I-2-3-4 Marietta Van Opdorp (Etta) Student Council 3 Dramatics I-2-3-4 Chorus I-2-3-4 Home Ec. Club I-2-3-4 Cheerleader 4 G.A.A. 4 Arlene Verschoore (Lena; Dramatics 2-3-4 Band 2 Home Ec. Club I-2-3-4 MKDSSi fUM Allen Scott Nsvy CLASS HISTORY It was a beautiful shy freshmen aoproached These eighteen students not knov;ing what was In follows: day In September, 1P40, that eighteen the ste’ s of the old school building, ••'pr-e to be a in their high school careers store for teem. The members were as Donavon De Decker, Rach 1 Po :!!, lone Doubler, Vincent De Crane, Joyce he Cullough, Henry van Herzeele, Filina Hamor, David Vandersnick, Arlene Verschoore, Marietta Van Oodoro, Eloise Van Norway, Harvey hisfeldt, Wilson Hamor, Allen Scott, Eugene Schehl, Anthony Becker, Rochelle De ?auw, and Stanley Minnaert. The Cls°s Officers were: President-------------lone Doubler Vice President---Donavon De Decker Secretary-Treasurer----Wilma Manor Class Soor.sor---Miss Betty Kelvin Student Council—Joyce Me Cullough Toward the end of September the Soohomores gave us our first taste of school when they initiated us. As we survived that initiation we felt «e could survive anything which was to come. Our clasp increased to nineteen in January when Dorothy Zimmerman Joined us. We received our report cards and found «e all had advanced to the Soohomore class. In September, 1P41, we found our membership to be eighteen a?ain. “e had lost two members an gained a new one. Rachelle De Pauw and Dorothy Zimmerman had failed to r-turn. Our new member was Sheldon Curtis. The Clasp Officers were a? follows: President--------Joyce Me Cullough Vice President----------Allen Scott Secre tary-Treasurcr--Eugene Schehl Clas° Soonsor----Mi s Betty Kelvin Student Council-----Sheldon Curtis On Seotember 23 we gsv the gre n fr shmen a hearty welcome by tnc initiation which we sponsored. . ■ . ' f- : ■ .... , . . . I V. •t . • • • • • � United States In the spring we Sophomores started our Banquet fund by sponsoring a pan-cake supper in the town hell. Later we geve out Sophomore dance. 3oth events proved to be a great success. We brgpn our Junior year in the new school building with ninct en members responding the the roll-call. We found our new member to be Gerald Do Vrieze. The Clear Officers were as follows: President-------------Donavon De Decker Vice President--------------Wilma Hamor Sceretary-Treasurer—Joyce Me Cullough Class Sponsor---------Mies Jane Johnson Student Council-----Marietta Van Ordorp Grr- Id De Vriezc It was in our Junior year that our football team won high honors. Our term was Co-Champ with Orion.. Stanley Minnaert showed his ability by playing Quarterback on the first team. On November 20, wc presented our Junior Class play Wings Over Washington which wc considered a great success. Returning from our Christmas v cation we found we had lost a member, Sheldon Curtis,- who later entered the Army. We Juniors gave a party for Miss Coles, our English teacher, who left in January to teach in Starling. In February wc lost our second member, Allan Scott, who enlisted in the Navy. Before leaving, he too was given a farewell party by tK class. Also in February, our Basketball team, which had not been too outstanding, came through with one of its toughest victories, when they defeated Mineral in the District Tournament, which was held here in our gymnasium. On May 6th we entertained the Seniors for their Junior-Senior Banquet at the 31eckhrwk Hotel in Davenport. In September 1943 seventeen proud Seniors answered to the roll-call. They were: Donavon Dc Decker, Rachel Powell, lone Doubler, Vincent Do Crane, Henry Van Herzecle, Joyce Me Cullough, Wilma Hamor, David Va.ndersnick, Arlene Vcrschoore, Mariettr V.-n Opdorn, Eloise Van Norway, Harvey Misfcldt, Wilson Hamor, Anthony Becker, Stanley Mlnr.aert,. Eugene Schehl, and Gerald De Vrleze. Egypt The Class Officers were as follows: President-----------------Eugene Sc he hi Vice President--------Stanley Minr.aert Secretary-Treasurer---'herald De Vrieze Class Sponsor---------Miss Jane Johnson Student Council-------Donavon De Decker—President Henry Von Kerzeele Vincent De Crane Our football tear oroved to be quite a success, losing only one game and rlaclng second, in the Corrbelt Conference. Stanley Minr.aert, Donavon De Decker, and Harvey Misfeldt were the Senior Star players. On October 22, was our Annual Homecoming. Large crowds gathered to see tne exciting and victorious game against Sherrard. In the evening of October 22, our Annual Homecoming dance was held in the gymnasium. lone Doubler was crowned queen by Stanley Kinnaert, the football captain. The queen16 attendents were Wilma Manor and Joyce McCullough. In January of tr.is year Anthony Becker Jr. left us to serve In Uncle Sam's Army. In February our n t too successful Basketball team surprised everyone by beating Annawan, Manlius, and Mineral to take our own district tournament. In March we went to the regional tournament In Kewanee where G-alvn defeated us in the first game. On March 51st the Seniors presented their Senior Class play Miss Srnarty which proved to be very succes ful. The Juniors entertained the Seniors at the Junior-Senior 3anquet on Anril 27th at the Le Claire Hotel 3n Moline. Baccalaureate services were held May 7th and Graduation May 12th, all of which ended our high school careers in the Atkinson Community High School. Hawaii CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class, of the City of Atkinson, County of Henry, State of Illinois, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare, this our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows; I, Joyce McCullough, bestow upon Vincent Causemaker my ability to keep interested in my school work so as to receive enough A's to graduate as class Valedictorian. To Lela Price, I leave my knock of always keeping my shoes metlcously spotless because I know she best deserves this characteristic. And to the Junior girls I leave my terrific vocal capacity at games knowing that they will use it to bolster up the team spirit next year. I, Vincent De Crane, wish to give my very own knack of tying ropes into knots to Rachelle De Pauw, in case she becomes a farmers wife. Knowing he'll appreciate them I leave my broad shoulders to Wilbur Vande Voorde for future use. The time has come for me to part with my plaid shirt so I have decided to give it to Roy Moens. I, Marietta Van Opdorp, shall dispose of my high school possessions in the following manner; to James Van W aes I leave my patience and perseverance in both work and play, to Elaine Hepner I sorrowfully grant my cheerleading suits, for I feel I no longer have need for them. To Marie Verschoore I leave my treasured antique neck-lace hoping she doesn't get choked with it as often as I have. I, Wilson Hamer, bestow upon Rosemary De Roo, my long lashes because I know that they are every girls desire. I leave my impetuous curiosity to Elaine Claeys hoping that she will not have too much trouble in restraining it. My flirt-tatious manner with the girls I leave to Melvin Mlsfeldt as an aid when his shyness overcomes him. I, lone Doubler, feel it a privelige to leave to Barbara Atwell my ability to be the perfect secretary, providing she uses it to its best advantages. To Elaine Hepner I grant my Baby Doll eyes, with the firm desire that they help her to attract the men. I leave my grand protrayal of coranedy characters to Audrey De Smith hoping that she gets as big a buzz out of it as I have. I, Eloise Van Norvray, grant my ability to walk up and down the corridors balancing my books on my head to Vincent Cause-maker, even though his stature needs no improvement. To my • . • V. • • • J % • • • • • • • •• % t . - . • • . • • .. fj . 1 • ' • V � • • • • • -4 Tv ; • 9 - • • 9 ' •• • • Alaska t ( n (r : . ) ■ little cousin, Beverly Goethals, I confer my organality and enthusiasm hoping that she does not get into as many scrapes as I have because of them. My shell-rimmed glasses I leave to anyone who will take them for I have found that they benefit me not in the least. I, Stanley Minnaart, grudgingly give to James Van Waes my most valued red hair for use should be tire of his crew cut. To Marie Verschoore I leave my lean, lanky frame with the knowledge that she will protect its fragile qualities. My cultured ladies voice I sadly give to Reuben De Smith with the assurance of its winning him wide acknowledgement. I, Wilma Hamor, wish to give to Audrey De Smith my flair for authority in the hope that it will help her manage her super-sailor. To Roy Moens I leave my brilliant yellow shoe laces on the condition that he used them when he has a date with his best-girl. I leave my cheracteristice of blushing deeply when playing romantic scenes to Elaine Hepner with the purpose of adding to her own rosy blush. I, Harvey Misfeldt, bequeath my shyness to Wilbur Vnnde Voorde, for I am sure it will keep him out of trouble next year. To Vince Cnusemaker I le-’ve my ability to move canal bridges, providing he does it while awake. My Spencer Practice Set I willingly give to any Junior who will take it. I, C-erald De Vrieze, hereby grant to Roy Moens my he-man technique in handling those of the fairer sex. And to the Junior boys I leave uy beloved shorthand book ana pads hoping that one of them will have enough courage to take this course even if the cla38 consists entirely of girls. Much to my dislike I find I have to leave my little Model-A, so I feel Beverly Goethals is best suited to take care of it for me. I, Arlene Verschoore, give my Quietness to Rosemary De Roo, may it guide her successfully through her Senior year. My freckles I sadly will to Melvin Miefeldt as a reserve in case he looses those now decorating his hrndsome profile. And to the Junior girls I leave all my tubes of llprtick, for I have found I can get along without it. I, Rachel Powell, leave to Audrey De Smith my ability to turn graceful backward somer-srults with the hope that she doesnrt suffer of Lumbago as I have the past few months. To Rnchelle De Pauw I leave my characteristic of having scores of close shaves but never a mishap. And lastly I grant my driving ability to Rosemary De Roo with the sound advice never to honk at a state cop. t • • • • • •f • • • s • 0 «• • � • ' - ! e • .V � I . • • • • • • r • %. r - . • r ; • r •4 r+ r - • ! ; . t I, Eugene Schehl, confer upon Melvin Mlsfeldt my knowledge of Bookkeeping for I know that he Ip to become a great business man. My short stature I leave to Barbara Atwell for I feel sure she realizes its advantages- And to Reuben De Smith I grant my technique of getting on the good 3ide of the female teachers. I, Donavon De Decker, feel that James Van Waes most deserves my cute way of opening my mouth when attempting to make a basket. To Beverly Goethale I present my “Bugs Bunny characteristic of nibbling carrots re gardless of the time and place. Needless to say, Barbara Atwell will appreciate receiving my ability to sit under a table casually eating peanuts by the peck I, David Vandersnick, grant to Wilbur Vande Voorde my curlj locks hoping that they will make him very alluring to the girls. I leave my study hall seat by the dictionary, which I never usee to Lela Price, perhaps she'll benefit by its possibilities. My mischieviousness I place in the hands of Reuben De Smith, I am sure he will find it quite a handful. I, Henry Van Herzeele, will to Elaine Claeys my Devel may Care attitude, I am sure it will take the kinks out of her Senior year. To Marie Verschoore I leave my Physics took hoping that she gets more out of it than I did. I give to Lela Price my Jolly personality with both toys and girls. We, a8 a class in general, leave to our teachers our most sincere gratitude for their help and advice which they so patiently gave us during the past four years. Our thanks and appreciation we leave for anyone who has helped us gain our education. To the underclassmen we leave ou±’ books, oencils, and all learning equipment, knowing that with these they will carry on as successfully as the students in the oast. Our good times and happy memories we leave to you to assure you of happier future. We trust that only the greatest happiness will be derived from these said bequeaths. Signed: CLASS OF '44 ■ 'C. £ ' Vim ZZL. sy % ( -(X vvJLr A i Viy TyAc-T'Z y jLA.’yCLiuL, ■' ; ? ( .v '£ M «U ' ' ''XaA-' ( ! V ii. k Xs r ( Norway CLASS PROPHECY If you have ever been in New York, you, without e doubt, have heard of the fashionable day nursery on Fifth Avenue. Its owners are three students of the class of '45 of Atkinson High School. It is now the year of 1954 A. D. and we have been doing quite well in business, if we do say so ourselves. One dsy not long ago, Arlene Verschoore, now Mrs. Henry Kaiser Jr., (son of the famous Henry Kaiser, builder of ships in the second World War), stopped off to see her sister Marie for a few hours between planes on one of her frequent trips to Europe. Rosemary and I were glad to see her too, and we soon were talking about old times. While we were talking we couldn't help but strre at her Jewels and mink coat. Even we weren't doing that well. Arlene was naturally anxious to hear pbout her old class-mr.tei of the class of '44 of A.H.S. and we supplied as much information as we could and she in return gave us some. Since Arlene mrkea her home some of the time in California, she he6 been frequently in contact with Rachel Powell. She is a movie star trying to fill Dorothy Lamour's place with the grass skirt she got from her brother v:ho was in Hawaii during World War II. The gr ss skirt is almost worn out now but Rachel hates to part with it because it made her famous. We were hrpoy to hc.-r that Rachel was starring in a. new Picture, Why Mares Eat Oats. Arlene and her husband, Henry, while flying from the West coast stopped at the Moline airoort. They didn't h vc tlra'' to run over to the old home town, so they went over to the 5ky Line Inn, for a bite to eat. As they were sitting there looking at the familiar surroundings, Arlene soled a familiar face. At the same time he recognized her and came over to her. It was none other than Gerald De Vrieze, the leader of that famous orchestra, Hot Rhythm. He S'-ld he was waiting for a plane to take him to Boston, Mass, to visit his wife and kiddies. He asked if they had been to see his band during their engagement at the Coliseum. They said no, because they had Just gotten off the plane. Jerry said business was rushing but he was afraid that the Jitter-bug was due for a long rest. They got talking about old times and almost missed their planes. Arlene had stopped off at South Bend, Indiana partly to see the great university and partly to see the great coach whom everybody had been reading ©bout in the headlines. Yes, you've ■ Mexico guessed It, Stanley Mlnnaert, In oerson. He was very glad to see Henry and Arlene and took them over to his house on the campus where they met Frances and two little red-neads at the door. She invited them in and asked them to stay for dinner. Stanley 6aid he was awfully homesick for the old home town and his old fliver, Daley June, and wre going to spend his vacation there. It was almost three in tne morning wnen Arlene and Henry left tnem. Arlene said she had been hoping she would be able to see the Opera Carmen at the Metropolitan but of course she wouldn't have time between planes. We told her we had heard that Marietta Van Opdorp, was playing there but hadn't had a chance to call on her yet. Arlene told us that Marietta had been touring Europe for a number of years and had become very famous there. She had appeared before kings and other royalty. She was doing the lerd in Carmen as a special favor for the public. It wr6 under tne direction of Frank Sinatra. Arlene said of course we remembered him. But somehow we Just couldn't place him until Arlene finally said that he was a crooner way back in '44 and we wondered how he had gotten into big time opera. Here Arlene said that she was tired of talking and told us to tell her what we knew. Rosemary said ttr t she had been down ■'’t Coney Island, a week ago and had been rambling 'round pnd stoored to watch some cattle being unloaded when someone bumped into her and there before her was Walt Hpnor. He told her the cattle were there to be made into hot dog6. She neked him if he was in the trucking business. He said of course and that he hnd gone into business with Heck Wancket after graduation and had recently bought Heck's sh're of the business and now owned more than 800 trucks. Rosemary gneped and sold, Wow, you mu6t be making money. He grinned and said, I'll bet you can't guess whose cattle these are '. She eaid that 6he couldn't. He 6Rid, Well, you remember Vince De Crane, don't you? She said, You don't mean that they belong to him? Walt then told her that Vince had run hie father's farm for a few years but ..is herlth failed and forced him to go South. So he sold out rnd started a cattle ranch in Texas. Vince had regained his health but remained in Texas and was one of the world's biggest cattle owners. Rosemary 6ald that was all she knew so Marie and I took up the story. About six months ago we got homesick for Atkinson. � e decided we needed r vacation from welling babies so we planned a trip thrt would take in a lot of the United States. We first Mexico went to Washington D. C. with the intention of seeing the Capitol. Inside we roamed around and were wondering which bricks were ours when suddenly before us through the glass door we saw F. D. R. who was Just beginning his sixth term. Naturally we knew that Gene Schehl was a senator from Illinois and wondered where he was until finally he stood up to make an address. He was rumored to be one of the greatest orators of our day and following in the footsteps of Stephen Douglas. Even his stature resembled, Steve's. His wife (the former Laureen Hamilton) ruled graciously over his home. The president was talking to his secretary. She turned and came toward the door. Imagine our surprise when the secretary turned out to be lone Doubler, She asked what we were doing in Washington and said the President had Just excused her for lunch so she Invited us along. She told us her story which was short but thrilling. She had taken up aviation. On one of her short hops to Washington she visited with Gene and Laureen. Gene offered to get her the position as personal secretary to the President. lone Immediately accepted. She was happy in her new position but her heart was still in the air. She was now planning a record breaking trip around the world and longed to be a second Amelin Aerhenrt, of course, without the tragic ending. lone had rushed back to her work and we went with her. We had Just finished our tour of the 'White House and were coming down the steps when we came face to face with an important looking Naval officer. It turned out to be Cub De Decker and his recent bride Muriel Palmer who were on their way to a luncheon engagement with the President and his wife Eleanor. They couldn't talk long but Cub told us he was stationed at Norfolk, teaching little sailors the fine points of scrubbing decks. Our plane left in fifteen minutes for Boston so we called a cab and swished to the airport. Just getting off an airliner was Eloise Van Norway who had Just came in from Berlin. She was a foreign correspondent for the Washington Blast. She had been in Berlin for two years reporting on the reconstruction of that city. She told us how happy she was to see us and how glad she was to be in the country of her birth. She told us that Berlin was being rebuilt slowly but surely and that one day to her surprise she had seen Adolf painting striper on the prison wall to match his costume. We said good-bye quickly and boarded the plane. When we got to Boston, we decided to do some shopping. We had heard that Boston was a great hat center and that it might be a good place to buy a new Easter Creation. We came upon a quaint little shop and went in. We were met by a distinguished looking woman. We told her we wanted to look at some hats. She asked if we wanted someone to model them for us. We said of course so she told us she would send a model to take care of us. In a few minutes a young woman appeared and we recognized Wilma Hamor under what seemed like miles of frothy veiling. She was as surprised to see us as we were to see her. We abandoned the idea of buying a hot and decided to talk. She told us she was still engaged to Leslie, who owned a. Boston 3aked Beans factory. But since he didn't want her to continue her ca.rc.er after their marriage, she decided to postpone the wedding for another year or two. We asked her how she ever came to be in the hat business. She told us she had been in a play at college and Madam Zara had seen her and gave her a Job in the hat shop. She told us they soeclnllzed in Carmen Miranda hate. After we had made a tour of the 6hop we realized it was getting late and we left Wilma to her work. We wanted to see the city of Detroit, Michigan. So we boarded another olane and got into the city about three in the morning and had to take rooms. Then we remembered an uncle that Tony Becker had in that city. So we looked up hi6 address in the telephone directory and took a cab out to his house. When the door opened who should receive us but a sleepy-eyed gentleman whom we recognized as Tony 3ecker. He welcomed us and took us into the living room where he rang for tea. He said he was a bachelor and had inherited this beautiful home from his uncle. He didn't have to work but as his recreation he sometimes worked as a grease monkey at Henry Ford's factory. We then went to bed and the next morning we thanked Tony and went on our merry way. Our next 6top was Chicago. The first thing we did after arriving at our hotel was to board a sight-seeing bus to see all the interesting points in the city. We had ridden only a few blocks when we came to our first stop and who should be standing on the corner but Joyce McCullough. So we pushed our way out of the bu6 and got to her Just as she was about to get into a taxi. She recognized us Just then. After the greetings she asked us to accompany her to her oenthouse for cocktails and afterward the theatre. It seemed Joyce had had quite a life. After she had finished her course at Ames, she took a Job teaching in the old. home town, but since the students have not changed much, v lthln two ye rs she was near a nervous collapse. After she had recuperated, she took up dress designing and was so good ft it that she soon became owner of a small business. Africa which she has been building up ever since. We enjoyed the short visit spent with her, but now we were so near to our home town, we Just had to hurry on. At about five o'clock the next morning, we arrived at the little yellow depot in the old town of Atkinson. It hadn't changed much. There in it's old accustomed place was Van Her-zeeles Feed Mill and coming along the sidewalk (which incidentally hadn't been rolled up yet) was Jack himself. From the looks of things he looked like he had lived a fairly easy life. He told us that he had Just come back with his bride, a New England spinster whom he had met while visiting his sister Gertrude in Maine. Jack was very glad to see us, but as the feed business was rushing he had very little time to talk, so we left with the promise that we'd be back to meet his wife later. Since it was too late to go to bed, we began a tour of the town. First, we went over to visit the high school and lumberyard. This brought back many memories, both pleasant and unpleasant. After that, we thought we might like to see the coal mine. We wanted a ride in the shovel, so the big boss said it would be all right. Just climbing out of the shovel, was a tall angular man. When he turned, we knew at once that it was Dave Vandersnick. He wanted to knew what we were doing back in the old town and we wondered why he stayed in it. Ke. said the coal mine had always appealed to him. He said he had worked for three years as a pitman, but when the other shovel operator got electrocuted, he got the Job. He said, he had been married since 1943 to Sonjn Henie who used to come and practice her art on the coal mine ponds. After that nothing much happened and we left for New York the following week.. We told Arlene that we didn't have any more to add to the discussion and she said that it included almost everyone but it seemed ns though there was someone missing. Of course, it was tint shy little red-head, Harvey Misfeldt. Arlene lnfor-ed uc that she had seen Harvey, by chance, two years ago in France, He was running an enormous vineyard and was doing a fine business in selling Mysto wine. He had met a little French girl with red hair during the war, and married her. They were an ideal couple because she was the shy type too. Harvey said his life wa6 perfect and he hoped that some day he would have other little red-head6 to carry on the wine business. We were all reminiscing over what we had heard when we were roused by the clock striking four o'clock. ario riene ad 1° leave at five so we decided re had done ltB fnm?ffaml?g frf a few ye' rs- Arlene left and life took on Uilar Jrend as we “arched to the nursery, armed with baby bottles for our negleoted charges. Marie Verechoore Rosemary De Roo Rachelle De Pnuw • • • • BACCALAUREATE EXERCISES Atkinson High School Gymnasium Sunday, May 7, 1944—8 P. M. Processional--------------------- ------------------Phyllib Dean Invocation-------------------------------------Rev. Lyford Kern But the Lord is Mindful of His Own ------------------Mendelssohn Girls’ Chorus Address-----------------------------------------Rev. Lyford Kern My Creed ------------------------------------------------Garrett Girls' Chorus Benediction-------------------------------------Rev. Lyford Kern Recessional-----------------------------------------Phyllis Dean Audience please remain seated while the Seniors march out. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Atkinson Community High School Kay 12, 1944 Processional--------------------------------------------Phyllis Dean Invocation-------------------------------Revc William Richards I Heard a Forest Praying -----------------------------------De Rose Girls’ Chorus America, The Beautiful--------------------------------Audience Address---------------------------------------Dr. John Holland March Mutual -----------------------------------------Harold Bennett Concert Waltz Chalma ---------------------------------Harold Bennett March—The Flyer ---------------------------------------Ernst Weber Band Friends ------------------------------------------Cornet Duet Phyllis Dean and Ralph Nordstrom Presentation of Class and Honors-----------------H. D, Allison Principal of the High School Presentation of Diplomas---------------------------H. D. Nowers President of the Board of Education Benediction----------------------------Rev. William Richards Valedictorian—Joyce McCullough Salutatorian----Gerald DeVrieze AMERICA, THE 0 beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain. America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea. BEAUTIFUL 0 beautiful for patriot dream, That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears. America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea. FRESHMAN CLASS 9 l«t Row: Elna Nordstrom, Vary Ellen Van Opdorp, Donetta Taber, Joyce Van Waes, Rope Marie Lund, Patricia Hoogerwerf, Rhea Van OpdorD, Marlon Llevlenp, Elsie Mllle. 2nd Row: Richard Moens, Robert Brown, Cordon De Vrleze, Frederick Relllng, Royce Van Vooren, Richard De Decker, Mr. Maurer (Advisor). SOPHOMORE CLASS 18t Row: Albert De Pauw, Ralph Mcens, Betty De Baere, Donna May Arnold, Beverly Welveart, Phyllis Dean, Helen Moens, Alma Doubler, Doris Months, Crelghto Wilson. 2nd Row: Ivan Wilderauth, Roy Hamer, Dean Teerllnck, Cordon Taber, Frances Van De Voorde, Ralph Lester, Ronal Lester, Ivan Quayle, Gerald Cowells, Miss Reeder (Advisor) 3rd Row: Shirley Hoogerwerf, Darlene Flomlng, Joyce Grltma Dale Humphrey, Ralph Teerllnck, Glenn De Smith, Ralph Nordstrom, Ralph Vandersnlck, Laureen Hamilton, Shirley Atwell. JUNIOR CLASS 1st Row: Elaine Claeys, Elaine Hepner, Wilbur Vande Voord, Roy Moens, Rosemary De Roo, Marie Verschoore, Mrs. Gustafson (Advisor). 2nd H0w: Lela Price, Barbara Atwell, Reuben De Smith, Melvin Misfeldt, Vincent Causernaker, James Van Waes, Audrey De Smith, Beverly Goethals, Rachelle De Pauw. ANNUAL STAFF Standing: Gene 3chehl, Henry Van Herzeele, lone Doubler, Harvey Misfeldt, Marietta Van Opdorp, ilson Hamer, Stanley Minnaert, Donavon De Decker, Vincent De Crane, Dave Vandersnick. Wilma Hamer, Gerald De Vrleze. Sitting: Rachel Powell, Joyce McCullough, Arlene Ver- schoore, Elolse Van Norway. America JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The annual Junior-Senior Banquet was held at the LeClaire Hotel on Thursday, April 2?th. The theme was Spring Weather and the decorations were carried out in yellow and white, the chosen colors of the class. Memory books containing the program were given. The program was as follows: Toastmaster----- Welcome--------- Response-------- Class Will------ Claes Prophecy-General Speaker. ■Wilbur Van De Voord ----Rosemary De Roo -------Eugene Schehl -Marietta Van Opdcrp ----Marie Verschoore ----------Coach Earp After the dinner and program the Juniors, Seniors, and Faculty attended the movie Cover Girl at the Orpheum Theater in Davenport. MENU Fruit Cocktail Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Wax Eeans Vegetable Salad Rolls Coffee Sherbet and cake Ey Rosemary De Roo let Row; Jim Van Waee, Stanley Mlnnaert, Vinca Cauaeaaker, Cub Da Decker. 2nd Row: Harvey Mlefeldt, Ralph Moana, Gordon Taber, Coach Earp. Photos Courtesy of Moline Dispatch BASKETBALL SQUAD let Row: Harvey Mlefeldt, Cub De Decker, Vince Caueeaaker, Stanley Mlnnaert, Jla Van d Row: Coach Earp, Wilbur Vanda Voord, Walt Haaor, Gordon Taber, Henry Van Herzeele, Gene Schehl, Gerald De Vrlete. Canada FOOToALL The Atkinson High School Tigers had one of their most successful seasons in Atkinson football history. They began by defeating a strong Cambridge team 15 to 3, and kept up their winning streak by defeating five more strong teams. After winning six games straight t .ey came against a strong Alpha team which had a gx-eat season. Atkinson lost 38 to 12, in the toughest game of the season • Atkinson Tigers Viola being the only and speed. However and their opoonents they fell. had the li other teem their lack found that ghtest team of the conference, which was about the same in size of weight did not stop their drive the bigger they were, the harder Atkinson 12 Cambridge 6 Atkinson 39 Hillsdale 13 Atkinson 32 New Windsor 12 Atkinson 31 .Orion 24 Atkinson 28 Viola 12 Atkinson 33 Sherrard 18 Atkinson 12 Alpha 38 Won 6 Loss 1 Total Games 7 BASKETBALL The Atkinson High School 3asRetball team started the season with a 62-17 v.’ln over Tampico, but were unfortunate enough to lose the next several games. The hoys entered the Geneaeo Holiday Tournament and were defeated the first game. Until the District To ir rami it they won very few games, but as a result of the hard training anc'. the determined will to win our boys came through with the championship. In coin_ this they defeated their strong rival, Annawan, once winner of 18 games straight, Manlius, a strong team all season, and Mineral, who had defeated them earlier in the year. Entering the regional at Kewanee, they were defeated by Galva and thus ended the season. Date Town They Atkinson Nov. 23 Tampico 17 62 30 Prophetstown 37 28 Dec. 3 Annawan 28 26 10 Cambridge 27 22 21 Hillsdale 25 53 Jan. 7 Mineral 27 36 11 Annawan 39 27 14 New Windsor 27 58 18 Mineral 47 39 21 Orion 28 22 28 Viola 13 35 Feb. 4 Sherrard 25 43 8 Sheffield 45 26 11 Alpha 43 25 16 Hillsdale 30 58 Geneseo Holiday Tournament Geneseo 50 23 District To urn am t Annawan 28 50 Manlius 30 32 Mineral 30 42 Regional Tournament Galva 45 34 Games won GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Russia Girls' Physical Education, under the direction of Mrs. Guetafson is held on Tuesdays at 3:07 for the Freshman and Sophomores and on Fridays for the Juniors and Seniors. Various sports such as soccer, baseball, kickbsll, basketball and volleyball are taught to the girls and then games are held. During the fall, soccer and kickball occupied most of the periods with the exception of a few times when the girls went on brish hikes. The dreary winter months are brightened by the rip-roaring games of basketball and volleyball. In 1943 and 1944 a tournament in which the various classes participated was held, with the Senior girls coming out as victors. The girls also participated in a volleyball tournament held during the latter part of February. The teams were mode up of three boys and three girls. The fundamental object of Girls' Physical Education is to provide relaxation after grueling hours of schoolwork, to strengthen the body as well as the mind, and to teach the principles of sportsmanship in a wholesome entertaining way. BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Each Wednesday at 3:07 all the high school boys turn out in the gym for a snapry session of physical education under the direction of Coach Paul Earp. During this period the boys have participated In vigorous games of basketball, volleyball and other active sports. The purpose of this clsss is to create in each young man the ability to co-ordinate mind and muscles and to learn and practice the principles of sportsmanship. India SCHOOL CALENDAR August 30—School began Sectember 6— Labor day—No school 13— Ag. Meeting—Morrison 14— Junior oarty 24— Hillsdale F. B.—There October 1—New Windsor F. 3.—There 7— Orion F. B.—-ere 8— 31sckhaT-’k Meeting—No school 11— F. F. n. Meeting 12- -Home Ec. Meeting 14—Louis Players l£--Vlola F. 3.—There 20--Ratlon Book No. 4--No school 22—Sherrard F. 3.—Here—Homecoming 25— Start Junior -lay Practice 28— Home Ec. Meeting 29— Aloha.• F. 3. —There November 3— Little Four 4— County Teachers Meeting—No school 5— Royal Neighbor—County Teachers Meeting—V 8— Play Practice 9— Play Practice 11— Armistice Dai —No school 12— Play Practice 19—Junior Cleec Play 22— F. F. A. Meeting 23— Tamoico 3. 3.—Here 25— Thanksgiving—No school 26— No school 30—Proohetsto n 3. 3.—Here � India i— December 1—Senior Supo°r 3—Annawan B.. 2.—Here 9—So ohm ore F.arty 10— Cambric re 2. —There 19— Fecultv Party 90—Home Ec. Party 21—Hillsdale 3. 2.—There 23—Vacation cegan January 3— Qchool began 6— Exams—night school 7— Exams—Mineral E. 3.—There 11— Annawan E. B.—There 12— Ag. Supper 13— ight school 14— Tew indsor E. 3.—Here 17— Senior Party 18— Mineral 3. 2.—Here 20— Tight school 21— Crlon 2. —There 25—Hooppole 3. 2.—Here 28— Viola E. 3.—Here 31—4-H Club February 4— Sherrard E. -.--There—Ag. Meeting 7— Freshman Party 8— Sheffield 2.— There 11—Alpha 3. r.—Here 19— Hillsd� le 3. 3. —Here 21— Soohmore Party 22— Washington's Birthday—No school 22— District Tournament 23— 24— 11 25— 29— Xewanee Kegionel 29—Assembly Program (Geneseo Speech Class) • • . March 1—Farm Meeting 1--Kewanee Regional 9—Basketball Banquet (G. A. A.) 15— Board Cupper 16— State 5, 3, Tournament 17__ i ■' 51—Senior Class Play April 6-7—Easter Vacation 13— Geneseo Track Meet 14— Home Ec. Conference at __ii i' n ii 20— Eighth Grade Graduation 21- -Freshnan Visiting Day 2?—Jr.-Sr. Banquet 28— Galva Relays 29— G. A. A. Play Day Springfield • May 2—Ccrnbelt Track Meet 7—Eaccala.ur eate 11- 12--Fir.al Exams 12- -Graduation vDr. John Holland) F. F. A. lat Row: Ronald Letter, Ralph Lester, Dean Teerllnck, Frederick Relllng, Vincent Causemaker, Vincent De Crane, Pete Mlsfeldt, Wilson Hamer, Harvey Mlsfeldt. 2nd Row: Royce Van V0oren, Ivan ftuayle, Wilbur Vande Voord, Roy Moens, Glenn De Smith, Gene Schehl, Ralph T erllnck, Mr. Allison (Advisor). 3rd Row: Albert i'e Pauw, Richard Moens, Reuben De Smith, Ivan Wiidemuth, Creighton Wilson, Ralph Moens. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB 1st Row: Wilma Hamer, Marian Llevens, Patricia Hoogerwerf, Rhea Van Opdorp, Joyce McCullough, Elsie Mllle, Doris Manthe. 2nd Row: Elaine Claeya, Elna Nordstrom, Donetta Taber, Mary Ellen Van Opdorp, Darlene Flomlng, Betty De Baere, lone Doubler, Rachel Powell, Arlene Verschoore, Shirley Atwell. 3rd Row: Elolse Van Norway, Beverly Welvaert, Joyce Van Waes, Phyllis Dean, Frances Vande Voorde, Rosemary De Roo, Rachelle De Pauw, Lela Price, Marietta Van Opdorp, Alma Doubler, Helen Moens, Lela Gustafson, Adviser. 4th Row: Laureen Hamilton, Shirley Hoogerwerf, Donna Mae Arnold, Barbara Atwell, Elaine Hepnsr , Marie Verschoore, Beverly Goethale, Audrey De Smith, Rose Marie Lund, Joyce Grltman. VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE A four year course In vocational agriculture was introduced in the Atkinson High School in 1940 under the direction of Howard D. Allison as instructor. Soils and Crops are alternated with Animal Husbandry for the first two years and Farm Management and Farm Shop are alternated in the last two years. In this way each boy may get four years of vocational agriculture. Individual projects on the home farm are required of each boy. In this way he learns to put into practice what he learns at school. Much new equipment has been added to the agricultural department since moving into the new school. Several hundred dollars worth of tools have been added to the farm shop. Four evening schools were sponsered by the department during 1942-43 and under the direction of Mr. Allison and his assistants. These schools were on swine, poultry and farm equipment repair. Two evening schools have been held so far in 1943-44. Those have been on dairy production and machine repair. FUTURE FARMER CHAPTER A Future Farmer Chapter consisting of boys studying vocational agriculture was organized in the fall of 1940. During the year of 1943-44, twenty boys Joined the club. Gene Schehl had made application for a State Farmer degree at this time. He will be the first young farmer to receive this degree. The F. F. A. officers for 1942-43 were: President-------------------Eugene Schehl Secretary-Treasurer—Wilbur Van De Voorde Reporter----------------James De Splinter Officers for 1943-44 are as follows: President--------------------Ralph Moer.e Secretary-Treasurer—Wilbur Van De Voorde Reporter---------------------Gene Schehl The club sponsors a Best Girl party each year. They served a chill upper in December, Ralph Moens and Gene Schehl were representatives from Atkinson at a sectional conference in Morrison in December. Gene attended a one day training school on parlimentary procedure in December in 1943 at Morrison. THE FUTT'RE -OMEMA’dERS 0? AMERICA Organized in 1F40 under the direction of Mis ? Jean Butler, and carried on during the os t four year? by the students of home economy, aid a by t .eir Economics teachers, the Future Homemaker 5 of nr.rricc hnj flouria;' into the number one club of the high school t-irls. Mrs. T.elr Brown 3-uetafson has been the ad.visor for tne or c two years. The officers of tne club for the year of '42-'43 were: President-----------------------------Joyce McCullough Vice-President--------------------------lone Doubler Secretary-------------------------------Rachel Powell Treasurer------------------------------Darlene Bloome Social Chairmen---Wilma Hamor and Eloise Van Norway During the oest year of '43-'44, the acting officers of the club were: President-------------------------Marietta Van Opdorp Vice-President-----------------------Maine Verschoore Secretary----------------------------Rosemary Da Roo Treasurer----------------------------Joyce McCullough Social Chairman------------------------lone Doubler A meeting is held the last Thured.nj-' of every month. Those that gave talks and oarticlonted in the meetings of this year were: Wilma Hamor and Eloise Van Norway (How to Trent the Freshmen) Elaine Heoner (Little White Lis?) Lrurcen Hamilton, Elaine Clreye, and Helen Moens (Class Clioues) Marietta Van Oodoro, Joyce McCullough, and lone Doubler (Don'ts for Dating) Rschelle De Pauv, Rachel Powell, and Lein Price (Etiquette in Public) Beverly Goethals, Marian Lieven?, and Barbara Atwell (You're not Fooling Anyone) Chairmen on the Refrrshrr.ent and Ent.-rtninrac-nt Committees were: October-----------------Barbara Af 'ell and Lelr Price November---------Marian Licvens and the Senior girls December--------Laureen Hamilton and 3ettv De Br.ero February---------Eloise Van Norway nc Elaine Claeys hard.-------------Doris Mon the and Donna Mae Arnold Aoril-----------Phyllis Dean and the Freshmen girls BAND 1st Row: Joyce McCullough, Rachel Powell, Barbara Atwell, Donna May Arnold, Laureen Hamilton, Elna Nordstrom, James Van Waes, Creighton Wilson, Ralph Nordstrom, Stanley Mlnnaert, Phyllis Dean. 2nd Row: Harvey Misfeldt, dene Schehl, Dale Humphrey, Mr. Sands (Instructor). CHORUS let Row: Elna Nordstrom, Mary Ellen Van Opdorp, Marlon Llevens, Joyce McCullough, Darlene Flomlng, Shirley Atwell, Helen Moene, Rachelle De Pauw, lone Doubler, Beverly Ooethals. 2nd Row: Rachel Powell, Marietta Van Opdorp, Patricia Hoogerwerf, Joyce Van Waes, Frances Van De Voorde, Rosemary De Roo, Rhea Van Opdorp, El6le Mllle, Doris Monthe, Donetta Taber, Miss Jane Johnson (Director). 3rd Row: Elaine Claeys, Wilma Hamer, Shirley Hoogerwerf, Donna May Arnold, Lela Price, Laureen Hamilton, Barbara Atwell, Audrey De Smith, Rose Marie Lund Elaine Hepner. Hawaii BAND The Atkinson Hirh School Band vp� organized in 1940 under Mr. Fhlllio Putnam of Kewanee, with an enrollment of 26 members In the latter oart of '42 rn’ throughout the year of '4? Hr. Benjamin Vitto took over the direction of the bend, because Mr. Putnam was called into the service of his country. Classes ere set on a schedule of forty minutes for each student on Mondays and Thursdays. The entire band rehearses from 3:C7 to 4:07 on Thursdays. Public performances were given at the Junior Class Flay and at the «tklnson Bas etball Tournament. The uniforms which were received t'e flrct of the year w re worn bv the members at the latter performances. The opportunity to Play a musical instrument is now within the reach of ever5' high school student. We urge all incoming Freshmen snd all other students to take an interest in themselves and their school by becoming a band member. CnOAUS The Girls' Chorus unc rr the direction of Miss Jrne Johnson have added more to their knowledge of music curing the past two years. Because of the effort to conserve gas, no contests were held during these two years in which thr chorus could artici-• atr. nevertheless, we hrv ' been practicing and have now mastered many songs. The c'orus is composed of thirty-two mrnb-re, and divided into thiee groups: alto, second so'rano, end first soprano. Choi us classes are h'ld ever” hordav fro - :C7 till 4:07. Miss Rosell'ii Heed'r, Enclis’- teacher, acts rc accomr'irnist. The Girls' Chorus provided ntertainment several times during the year. In April the chorus vf? th guest of a Womrn'c Club me-ting, at which thev s-nt two selections. The Senior Class Plry, Beccalaurcatr, and Commencement programs were height cned by music51 selections sung by the chorus. All th-- girls taking this course re llzo its v-lur, and try their very best to make the chorus praiseworthy. 4 •• • • • -• • • • • • • • • • V « • . « • • • • • • • • • ■ • • 4 t • • • • . � • JUNIOR PLAY CAST let Row: Marie Verechoore, Lela Price, Audrey Be Smith, Beverly Goethals, Gerald De Vrleze, Reuben De Smith, Mlse Reeder (Director). 2nd Raw: Rosemary De Roo, Barbara Atwell, Wilbur Vande Voord, James Van rfaes, Vincent Caueemaker, Gordon Taber. SENIOR PLAY CAST let Rcw: Arlene Verechoore, Joyce McCullough, Marietta Van Opdorp, Wilma Hamer, Elolee Van Norway, Rachel Powell, lone Doubler, Mlae Reeder(Director) ’nd Row: Eugene Schehl, Stanley Mlnnaert, Vincent De Crane, Donavon De Decker, Gerald De Vrleze. Egypt JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On Friday, November 19, at 8:00 p.m., the Junior Class presented That Crazy Smith Family , a hilarious comedy In three acts by Katherene Kavanaugh. The story was about a family whose children consisted of a sensational football olayer, an Amateur ougillst, and a majorette. The fun all begins when the large Colleges find out about Tony Smith the sensation. His love life gets all tangled up when one of the Colleges sends Julie Boston, a campus sweetheart, to vamp Tony into coming to her school. Tony succumbs to her loveliness. However, in the end Tony finds himself, and goes back to Babe, his real small town sweetheart, who had been left broken hearted. The curtain comes down on the usual happy-ever-nfter scene. Cast as follows: Ma Smith----------- Pa Smith---------- Tony Smith--------- Betty Smith-------- Buddie Smith------- Aunt Bella--------- Sally Smith------- Barbara Wetherty— Professor Slattery Dick Jones--------- Stewart Brandon--- Julie Weston------- ----Marie Verechoore —Vincent Causemaker --------Jin Van Wr.ee ------Barbara Atwell ■Wilbur Vande Voorde ----Audrey De Smith ----------Lela Price ----Beverly Gocthals '---Gerald Dc Vrieze --------Gordon Taber ----Reuben De Smith ----Rosemary De Roo By Rosemary De Roo SENIOR rj_as = plav On Friday, M� rch ?1, 1Q44, at S:V th° Senior rla?a Presented Miss Smrrty , a humorous collacr' fPrrP in three pct«, by Wilbur Broun. It Is the story of r charmina- young: d vutente who is forced by her father to go to college much .r ore ins t her will. She is interested in a scr33n cer=“°r. The dry that sh° arrives in Br.rvell Colleere, a co-ed school in California, she er°ts es offer for p screen te3t. Enter Janice Burbank, n fri°nd of hers who consents to take her niece et Barvell. In th meantime Lizbeth'a broth°r, Shelly, also enlists the services of a friend, Brent Robson, so th°t he c°n leave Barvell. Brent is mistaken for Sh°lly, pnd thet's the situe-tion I Two oeoole who heve never «enn one onoth r b®foro nos° es brother end sister. Miss Pleasant Hickey, the cbanerona; Profpoaor Frss nn° Eb=rfield, Depn of Ber,,ell j De i0 Roller, beautiful bn dumbj Svlfty Trent, who n’v r movQs in � hur,ev pit contribute to tba hilarity. Vjrffinie Stparnc tries to q«ttl3 °v°rv nn°'o trouble end gets rry littl® thinks. CAST OF Ou4RA.r'TTER 3 Janie3 Burbank, who becom°s Mies Smerty -------- ilm Ham°r ng«Inst h r will. Professor Erasmus Eberfield, of—vllbur vondp Vonrd Barwel 1 Collecre. Pleasant Hickey, college chonerone----------Jayr« Vcrulloueh Lizbsth Smart, ’-’ho lories for p--------Marietta Vsn Oodorn movie career. Shelly Smart, her adventurous brother-----Stanley M!nn ert Brant Robson, a friend of Shelly's--------bonavon De ppctpr Morton Gordon, who is interested in-------Vincent ne Crane football. Srifty Trent, vrho nev-r mov°s in a-------G-or ld De Vrieze hurry. Virginia Stearns, ° charming young1-------Eloise Van Norway co-ed. Dodie Ealmer, beautiful but dumb----------------lone Doubler He 1 en-o Westfield, who ha? a ’■•ill of--Arlene Varschoore her own. Ilka Crawley, her youne niece' Rpchal Powpn ■ STUDENT COUNCIL 1st Ho'. : Vincent De Crane, James Van Waes, Donavon De Decker, Wilbur Vande Voorde, Henry Van Herzeele. Pnd Row: Dar’ i� Fleming. Robert Brown. HOMECORING Wilma Hamer, Harvey Mlefeldt, lone Doubler Uueen) Stanley Klnnaert (Captain) Joyce MoCullough, Donavon De Decker. Australia STUDENT COUNCIL Established In 1940, the Student Council hes continued to be an organization through x-hich the student body can introduce and execute their ideas. The Student Council takes care of the planning and managing of school parties, Homecoming and election of Cheerleaders . Problem in school are taken uo by them and discussed. The President calls the meetings, as there is no special time set. Officers for this year are: President---Donavon De Decker Vice President---Jim Van Waes Secretary-Wllbur Vande Voorde Members chosen to represent their resoective classes are: Freshmen—Robert Lee Brown Sophomore-Darlene Floming Junior----Jim Van VJaes Wilbur Vande Voorde Senior----Vincent Causemakrr Henry Van Herzcele Donavon De Decker .. • . • «- ♦ • . ' 0 • • .? • • • r : • • . % • : • i • Australia HOKEOOKIKO On the cris’-' autumn evening or October 22, 1943 a large group of school-spirited students and teachers gathered around a huge bon-fire near thic schoo1 , starting the annual home-coming off on its festive vuy. The bon-flre was available through the efforts of Jirr. Van Wnes and the committee working with him. The roaring of the flames was drowned out by the lusty cheers of the cep session, which was led by our cheerleaders, Eugene Schehl, Rhe? Van Ondorn, and Marietta Van Opdorp. As the evening grew older, the students, enlivened by the warmth of the fire and the hearty yelling, started snake dancing around the fire and onward through the main streets of town. Soon afterward, the students began going off in their own directions to prepare for the gala occasion on the morrow. Eager spectators crowded the parochial school grounds on the afternoon of October 23 to watch one of the best games of the season, Atkinson versus Sherrard. The same was one of extreme excitement and thrills, and much to our pleasure the Tigers came out of the fast, hard game with n victory of 33 to 19 over their Sherrard rival. The Tigers and their fans left the field feeling very light-hearted. At last the time or the awaited event arrived and lone Double , attended by Wilma Hanor ana Joyce McCullough, stepped upon the stage and was crowned queen of the celebration by Stanley Minoaert, who was attended by Donavon De Decker and Harvey Mlefeldt. T.'is ev nt took place Friday evening October 23, in the High School gymnasium where the annual Homecoming dance was being held. Approximately 250 attended the dance. Many of this number were alumni of this school. The gymnasium and stage were brilliantly decorated in the Green Gold of the school. ? usic for dancing was provided by the Imperial Four. As in the previous years the Homecoming was a great success, due to the co-operation and effort on the part of the student body and faculty. We wish to use this opportunity to express to them our appreciation. 0. A. A. 1st Row: Elna Nordstrom, Joyce Van Waes, Joyce McCullough, Marietta Van Opdorp, Patricia Hoogerwerf, Rhea Van Opdorp, Darlene Flomlng, Donetta Taber, Marlon Llevlena, Mary Ellen Van Opdorp. 2nd Row: Rachel Powell, Donna May Arnold, Frances Van De Voorde, Wilma Hamer, Rosemary De Roo, Elolse Van Norway, Elsie Mllle, Doris Monthe, Shirley Atwell, Helen Moene, Mrs. Gustafson (Advisor). 3rd Row: Elaine Claeve, Phyllis Dean, Laureen Hamilton, Barbara Atwell, Beverly Welvaert, Lela Price, Beverly Goethale, Elaine Hepner, Audrey De Smith, lone Doubler, Rose Marie Lund. CHEERLEADERS Marietta Van Opdorp, Gene Schehl, Rhea Van Opdorp. Scotland 1,21 Florence Atwell Howlette Dorotny Boome' Johnson Dorothy Booth Bennett Floyd Brooks Edward Van Quackleberg Margaret Johnson Sergei Laura Nicxerson Font Ruth Nickerson Black Anna Wells Curtis Lyman Mowers 1S22 Dr. Reich Graham Karl Graham Margaret Nov ers Kay Russel Nickerson Melville Kay Nellie Hartman Nelson 1923 Ollie Steel Sorat Wilson Mowers Robert Steiner Cora V� eeKly Johnson Stanley Mowers Helen Steiner 1924 Mabel Clark Egert Mildred Atwell Newell Saran Graham Ross Racneel Walters Barlett Alberta Atwell Mowers Celeste De Fauw Mowers James Macafee 1925 Eleanor Nickerson Koburg Helen Griffin Ellis Edna Verschoorie Bouwens Hprry Griffin Seeley Scott Robert Kay Barker Ray Alfred rhillins Deceased ALUMNI 1925 Dorothy De Solinter Lund Halo ae me ne’er Mellott Fern ' yte Rowe Lcic Feck Bradley Alice Ornham lmr Johnston Kugel Ruby Armstrong Secars Bruce Downs Edward Clark Francis Souder 1927 Srrah Mowers Kalst Mabel Kaugh Helen Lloyd Harold Bay John Nickerson Evelyn Butterfield Feck Betnal Weekly Herforth Edward Jonnson 1926 Helen Atwell Guild Earl Atwell Norman Black Francis De Fnuw Frances Maonffee '•'Uderrauth Laura. Fulton Feterson 1929 Julius Windy Russel Feterson Arvld Zimmerman Marie H. De Roo Hrmllnck Faul Zimmerman Jr. Calvin Young Lucy Minnnert Macafee Arthur Atwell 1930 Myrtle De Roo Vande Rostyne Sarah Nickerson Maurice Hartman Frances Cnueemaker Brutche Jacob Lievene . • . • • Scotland 1930 Sarah Lloyd Vance Mary Haugh Miller 1931 Dorothy Fobanz Arlene Atwell Rech Arlo Atwell Herschlel Whyte Lynn Scott Glenn De Maranville Eugene De Roo Walter Vande Woeetyne Francis Lievens allm::i 1936 Rita Verbeckmoes Mapee Norine Verbeckmoes De Marini Margaret 3rordbent Van Auken George Young Marion Sleight Klammer Meryle Atwell Hornecker Jeanne De Roo Arden De Reu 1937 Alice Durree Shultz Arline Werkheiser Jane Clark Van Dyke 1932 Elsie Longville Stiener Lois De Maranville Lois Gray Young Norma. Durree Menander Fred Vande Rostyne Gilbert De Roo Tom Hays 1936 Marie Schehl Doris Wells Naomi De Splinter Neuman Shirley Wells Maxine '.’ells Gash Gertrude Van herzeele Bowman Leona Becker Sears 1933 Gladys Souder Julia Hermle Rita Rumler LeCleir 1934 Evelyn De Roo De Clerq Lillian Dupree Urs Elmer Kapes Emmerson Carmicheal Francis De Roo William Schopp Chester Atwell William Carmicheal 1935 Albert Hermie John Atwell Walter Van Damme Faul Van Herzeele Ivan Verveckmoes Helen Kaoes Katherine Hartman McAvoy Decersed 1939 Irene Lippens Ghys Unr Collins Lester Goebert Norma Irickson Drusllla Whipple Van Damme Florence Wilson Nod.ler Agnes Kerrnie Frances Vande Voorde 19 0 Stanley Huye Robert Clark Harold Angus Charles Bloome Roberta M. De Reu Guens Margaret Lievens Carmicheal Rhodn Eeckhout Claeys 1941 Mary Jane 3rooks Jane 3utzer Bloome Arline Nicholson 1 • • • • • t • • • • • • 1941 Janet Hamor Rachel Sleight Florence Angus Phyllis Schehl Marjorie Goebert Lorraine De Pauw De Marjorie Atwell Leslie Arnold Harold Atwell Peter De Decker Jr. Clarence Buysse Wilbur Bloome Aloysius De Grave Alvin Van Opdorp Wilbur Moon 1942 David Buysse Dick Dean Rex Verbeckraoes Dick Nowers Calvin De Pauw Leland Mlsfeldt Donald Moon Donald Price Donald Thorpe ALUMNI 1942 Roberta De Roo Janice Pacquer Evelyn Becker Lavanla De Crane Loretta Huys Splinter Helen Mllle Rachel Moens Mary Wilson Poison 1943 Darlene Bloome Loretta De Pauw Janlce Claeys Eugenia Marchand Vande Voorde Lenora Bently Bill Hamor Jr. William Freddy Elmer Minnaert Lawrence Atwell La Verne Egert Joseph Goebert James De Splinter Eldon Atwell Walter Teerlinck Wayne Gustafson Deceased •• • 4 • • • v ;r. ? • • • • • • « • . •- • ? • . • • - H • ; • • • r� • f . • • • • • - • s • . • r . • l “ ♦ % •• Vl|’ • V • ' • • . ; : • • % . • • • 4- v- ARLENE DOROTHY PA MARIE SUPREME ICE CREAM FOUNTAIN SERVICE GGDD LUNCHES :( ACE STORES B=gp ji Mowers Bros. 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