Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1947 volume:

TIGER 1047 Ex Libris D U J Li =□ SCHOOL BOARD Robert Hamilton, President Peter Buysse, Secretary Ben Nordstrom Frank Van Vooren Edward Causemaker FACULTY Howard Allison, Principal----------------------------Agriculture Mary Jean Warren____________Home Economics, Physical Education Paul Earp______________________:___Athletics, History, Science Betty Jean Smith--------------------------- Music, Commerce Kenneth Maxson ____________________________ Science, Mathematics Mrs. Pauline Lehnhausen ------------------------------ English SENIORS ROBERT BROWN— The wit and brain of the senior class.” Student Council—I Class Secretary—4 Basketball—I, 2, 3, 4 Football—3. 4 RICHARD DE DECKER— Worry never made a man great; why should I worry? Student Council—2 Dramatics—3 Football—2, 3, 4 Basketball—I, 2, 3, 4 ELDEN DE REU— A friendly classmate who is constantly associated with agriculture. Transferred from Annawan in '45 F. F. A.—2. 3. 4 GORDON DE VRIEZE— Always {oking and seldom serious. His interests run to basket ball, track, and women. Dramatics—3 Band—I Basketball—I. 2, 3. 4 Football—I, 2. 4 Track—I. 2. 3, 4 Football, Basketball, Track Manager—I DANIEL FREDDY— A pleasant, nice-looking guy who has his own opinion of the ideal high school—no books or faculty. Transferred from St. Bede in ‘45 Football—3. 4 Basketball—2, 3, 4 Track—2. 3, 4 Class President—3 Class Treasurer—4 Band—3 Dramatics—3 PATRICA HOOGERWERF— Blonde, but not bashful. Pat is a nice person to be friends with. Chorus—I. 2, 3, 4 F. H. A.— I, 2, 3. 4; Social Chairman—I; Treasurer—3 G. A. A.—I, 2, 3, 4; President—4 Class Vice President—3 SENIORS MARIAN LIEVENS— Marian is always smiling; rather disturbing to male hearts. Dramatics—3 F. H. A.—I. 2. 3. 4; President—4 Chorus—I, 2. 4 3. A. A.—I. 2. 3. 4 ROSE MARIE LUND— Rosie is the intelligent, collected type of person and will go fai in this world. F. H. A.—I. 2. 3. 4 G. A. A.—I. 2. 3. 4 Chorus—I, 2. 3, 4 Sextette—3, 4 Dramatics—3 ELSIE MILLE— Tiny but mighty. She has a charming smile and is a graceful dancer. Chorus—I, 2. 3. 4 G. A. A.—I. 2. 3. 4 F. H. A.—I. 2. 3. 4 Sextette—4 Dramatics—3 RICHARD MOENS— Rich doesn’t care if homework is abolished or not; he doesn't do it anyway. Football—2, 3 Basketball—I. 2 Track—2. 3 Class President—I Dramatics—3 Football. Basketball. Track Manager—I ELNA NORDSTROM— Brains, friendliness, dependability—she will be a success wherever she goes, whatever she does. G. A. A.—I. 2. 3. 4 F. H. A.—I. 2. 3. 4; Vice President—3 Secretary—4 Chorus—I. 4 Sextette—3, 4 Band—I. 2, 3. 4 Student Council—3. 4; Secretary—4 DORIS PLUMMER— Full of life—'Plum .really goes to town whether she's talking or dancing. Transferred from Quincy .'45 G. A. A.—3. 4; Vice President—3 F. H. A.—2. 3. 4; Vice President—4 Dramatics—3 Class Vice President—4 Chorus—2. 4 SENIORS DONETTA TABER— Quiet though she mey be, it is such es these that form a strong background for the senior class. G. A. A.—I, 2. 3. 4 F. H. A.—I, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer—I Chorus—I, 3, 4 Class Treasurer—3 Class Secretary—3 MARY ELLEN VAN OPDORP— Rather carefree, Mary Ellen always seems happy, especially when with a certain Danny. Chorus—I, 2, 4 Sextette—3, 4 F. H. A.—I, 2. 3. 4; Social Chairman—4 G. A. A.—2, 3, 4; Point Captain—4 RHEA VAN OPDORP— Rhea is a friend of all, the jolly type who always appreciates a good joke and generally has one of her own. Chorus—I, 2, 3. 4 F. H. A.— I, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer—4 G. A. A.—I. 2. 3. 4 Dramatics—3 Sextette—3, 4 Cheerleader—I, 3 Class President—2 ROYCE VAN VOOREN— Carefree as any. but always there when needed. Class Vice President—2 Class President—4 Football—I, 2, 3. 4 Basketball—I. 2. 3. 4 Track—I, 2, 3. 4 Dramatics—3 F. F. A.—I, 2. 3, 4; President—4 DOROTHY VERBEKE— Dark haired and cheer-ful. She was a welcome addition to the class this year. Transferred from South Dakota in '46 Chorus—4 G. A. A.—4 F. H. A.—4 CLARENCE WILDEMUTH— A nice fellow to know. 'Chef is a pleasant individual who always has something to laugh about. Basketball—I Band—I. 2. 3. 4 Dramatics—3 F. F. A.—I. 2. 3. 4 Class Secretary—2 • Class Treasurer—2 Student Council—3. 4 CLASS WILL We the senior class, of the city of Atkinson, county of Henry, state of insanity and Illinois, being of sound mind and memory?, do make, exaggerate, publish, and promulgate this our last philanthropic inclination and testament in lack of manner and word as follows: I, Gordon De Vriezer, give my ability to jump five feet nine inches to Wayne Misfeldt in hopes he will be able to do so. I also give my speed in basketball and football to Francis Cathelyn because I know he needs it. I, Richard De Decker, leave my new rocket ball point pen to Bettie Wilson, who is always borrowing it, and my liking to follow certain girls to Wayne Misfeldt. I, Danny Freddy, leave my ability to get along with teachers, women, and others to Winfred Gentry who I think will come to need it. I, Royce Van Vooren, leave my rusty, well-combed hair to Charley Ouart. I, Robert Brown, leave my love of school books and ability to study to Ruthie De Roo. I, Richard Moens, leave my admiration and devoted respect of teachers to Joan De Decker. I, Chet Wildemuth, leave my Buick to my sister, Grace, so she will have a way to school next year. I, Elden De Reu, leave my ability to look down on Mr. Allison to Freddy De Pauw. I, Rhea Van Opdorp, leave my fondness of sailors to Grace Wildemuth in hopes she'll write to the navy for a change. I, Mary Ellen Van Opdorp, give my simplicity, modesty, and quietness to Donna Jean Quayle. I. Donetta Taber, bestow upon Ed Little my dainty manner. I, Doris Plummer, leave my last name to whoever will use it as I shall not need it for long, and my ability to do studyless lessons to Annabelle Rahn. I, Elsie Mille, leave my sense of humor and great enthusiasm to Rhea De Smith. I, Rose Marie Lund, leave my apple polishing to Francis Cathelyn. I, Elna Nordstrom, leave my high grades to Mary Lou Causemaker. I, Dorothy Verbeke, leave my ability to get away from school fast to Rowena Walker. I, Pat Hoogerwerf, give my quick, ready, and witty answers to Delores Bloome and Bettie Wilson. I, Marian Lievens, leave to Mary Jane De Reu whatever quality of mine she wants. Signed: Seniors of '47 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY It was on a beautiful September day in 1943 that sixteen shy freshmen entered the Atkinson High School. Initiation was the high-light of all the freshman activities and everyone knew when it was over that he was a fully pledged member of the school. We won the freshman and sophomore Little Four Tournament at Annawan in our sophomore year. Near the end of that year Doris Plummer, Danny Freddy, and Elden De Reu joined us. We ordered our class rings in the spring. On November 15 of our junior year we presented our class play, Our Girls. Thus we earned enough money to sponsor the Junior-Senior Banquet which was held on May 3. In September, 1946, nineteen proud seniors answered to the roll-call. Football and basketball games were the high spots in this year. The homecoming, carnival, Junior-Senior Banquet, baccalaureate, and graduation all were happy events during this year. We leave with a sadness, thinking of the good times we have had all during our school days. But we also will be looking into the future for happiness for all. SENIOR PROPHECY It is strange to try to see what the future has in store for us. Now take our graduating class of '47 for instance. According to Madame Zoozanga's crystal ball, most of the members of this class chose very different professions from what we thought they would. We looked into the Madame's ball one day and suddenly found ourselves transported to May 25, 1962, at the alumni banquet the night after graduation at Atkinson High School. Mr. Richard Moens, principal of A. H. S. greeted the returning members of the class of ’47. His wife, the former Elna Nordstrom, heartily seconded his welcome at the reunion. Lucky Marian Lievens who had become the latest wife of Van Johnson was the first to arrive. She was accompanied by her spouse, and people said she was the best wife he had ever had. After a delicious dinner served by a professional butler, Dan Freddy (who had acquired an English accent which he said was very difficult to master, the celebrated alumni showed off their talents in an interesting program. First to perform was Dorothy Verbeke, a lady barber, who cut Van Johnson’s hair. She forgot to bring her bowl along and, therefore, miscalculated much to her chagrin. Then Donetta Taber, the taxidermist, came out on the stage with a live pheasant and her instruments. After slaying the subject and removing unmentionable materials, she stuffed and old shirt into the bird and named it Stuffed Shirt. Stepping on to the stage, Dick De Decker, miraculous magician, pulled a white rabbit out of the Stuffed Shirt. So surprised was Donetta that her eyes popped right our of her head. Always the gentleman, Dick picked them up (her eyes, that is) and returned them to her. The Honorable Creighton Wilson, a presidential candidate on the Prohibition ticket, gave a speech asking everyone to vote for him saying that the country would be dry and considerably healthier if he were elected. He was followed by artist Royce Van Vooren, who gave an interesting talk on perspective in drawing. Principal Moens then read a letter from Doris Plummer, who had married a man from Alaska in 1948. Since she had a large family, eleven children, she was unable to leave them to come such a long distance. Rhea Van Opdorp, the famous Metropolitan opera star, next came strutting out on the stage. She sang the Alumni Overture in screech flat major. After her aria, and to show the different extremes in occupations, successful farmer Gordy De Vrieze enthralled the audience with hog-calling. After his ear-splitting rendition, Miss Mary Ellen Van Opdorp, president of the Nationwide Lonely Hearts Club spoke on To be or not to be together? That is the question. At the end of her speech she said, Remember our motto, 'If you hanker for a mate, come to me, and I'll get you a date’. Clarence Wildemuth had become an assistant to radio commentator, Gabriel Heater, and went by the name of Gabby Furnace. After fifteen minutes of exaggeration, he was persuaded to give the floor to Dr. Elden De Reu, Nobel prize winner of I960, who was by profession a nuclear physicist. In Dr. De Reu's address, he asserted and then reasserted the relationship of man and the atom. Last to appear on the program fot the evening were two strip tease artistes, Rose Marie Lund and Pat Hoogerwerf, who came dancing out on the stage to the tune of Doing What Comes Naturally.” But time was getting short; so much to the disappointment of the gentlemen, the two dancers left the stage before they finished their number. And we were tired after so much entertainment; so we bid Madam Zoozanga and her crystal ball good-night. JUNIOR CLASS First row. left to right: Bettie Wilson. Dolores Bloome. Joen De Decker. Ruth De Roo. Rhee De Smith. Grace Wildemuth. Second row, left to right: Miss Warren, adviser. Annabelle Rahn. Mary Lou Causemaker, Mary Jane De Reu, Rowena Walker. Donna Jean Quayle, Miss Smith, adviser. Third row. left to right: Alfred De Pauw, Charles Ouart, Richard Mason, Ed Little, Francis Cathelyn, Graydon De Vrieze, Winfred Gentry. THE JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The days of our summer vacation ended, and the first day of school found eleven girls and eight boys making up the junior class of '47. In the election of class officers Ed Little became president; Rowena Walker, vice president; Alfred De Pauw, secretary-treasurer; and Ruth De Roo and Mary Lou Causemaker became student council members. Several members of the class went out for football. They were Wayne Misfeldt, Winfred Gentry, Grady De Vrieze, Francis Cathelyn, and Ed Little. Wayne Misfeldt and Winfred Gentry were on the first team. Those boys going out for basketball were Ed Little, Francis Cathelyn, Freddy De Pauw, Grady De Vrieze, Winfred Gentry, and Wayne Misfeldt. Richard Mason was manager of the football and basketball boys. Charlie Ouart, Grady De Vrieze, Ed Little, Wayne Misfeldt and Richard Mason took band. Taking chorus were Ruth De Roo, Joan De Decker, Bettie Wilson, Dolores Bloome, and Grace Wildemuth. Ruth De Roo was in sextette. The junior class has had a very successful year which is partly due to our two very good sponsors, Miss Betty Smith and Miss Mary Jean Warren. SOPHOMORE CLASS First row, loft to right: Donald Claoys, Vernon Van Vooren, Donovan Sturtewagen, Donald Nutt. Second row, left to right: Burnette Van Rie, Gladys Verkruyse. Dorothy Mille, Joan Dwyer. Gloria De Decker, Eileen Oberle. Third row, left to right: Mr. Earp, adviser, Les Misfeldt. James Hamer, Hank Little. Danny Longe-ville. SOPHOMORE HISTORY On August 27, nine boys and six girls started their second year of high school. In a few days we had a class meeting and elected the following officers: Henry Little, president: Joan Dwyer, vice-president: Eileen Oberle, secretary-treasurer; and James Hamer, student council member. This year Coach Paul Earp was our adviser. Five of our class members took chorus. They were Gladys Verkruysse, Burnet+a Van Rie, Joan Dwyer, Eileen Oberle, and Dorothy Mille. Of course some of our members belong to that noise making organization which is called the band. They are Donald Claeys, Melvin Carton, and Vernon Van Vooren. Seven of our boys went out for football; Dan Longeville, Lester Misfeldt, Henry Little. Jim Hamer, Vernon Van Vooren, Donald Claeys and Donovan Nutt. Those out for basketball were Lester Misfeldt, Dan Longeville, Vernon Van Vooren, Henry Little, Jim Hamer, Donovan Nutt, Donald Claeys, and Donovan Sturtewagen. One of the cheerleaders is from our class. She is Dorothy Mille. We were very proud of our class in its many undertakings during the past year. FRESHMAN CLASS Fir� t row. loft to right: Bruca Verkruyw. Vernio Minnaort. Frederick Da Neve. Jemei McNeil. Donald Buys so. Second row, left to right: Mr. Mexson, adviser. Pat Lund. Joyce Cowells. Marilyn Vande Voorde. Pot Liovons. Joonn Vondomore. Gwen Ann De Peuw. Third row. left to right: Shirley Ceusemaker, Janet De Decker. Delbert Price. Robert Nordstrom, Bobby Becker, Marvin Vandersnick. Phyllis De Reu. La Vonne Teerlinck. FRESHMAN CLASS On August 26, 194$, twenty one lively students entered as freshmen in Atkinson High School. They started off with a bang by electing as officers: president, Robert Nordstrom: vice president, Vernon Minnaert; secretary-treasurer, Marvin Vandersnick; and student council, Bruce Verkruyse. We did this with the help of Mr. Maxson, our class sponsor. All the boys went out for football. Those who went out for basketball were Bruce Verkruyse, Vernon Minnaert, James McNeil, Frederick De Neve, David Van De Rostyne, Donald Buysse, Robert Becker, Marvin Vandersnick and Jack Gentry. The band was fortunate (?) in securing the following members from our class: Patricia Lievens, Patricia Lund, Gwen Ann De Pauw, Vernon Minnaert, Robert Nordstrom, Shirley Causemaker, and Marvin Vandersnick. The freshman girls who took chorus were Joann Vandemore, Patricia Lievens, Joyce Cowells, Phyllis De Reu, Shirley Causemaker, Janet De Decker, Patricia Lund, La Vonne Teerlinck, and Marilyn Vande Voorde. Two of the cheerleaders were from our class. They were Janet De Decker and James McNeil. It was an auspicious beginning, don't you agree? FOOTBALL First row. left to right: Gordon Da Vrieze. Winfred GenVy. Danial Fraddy. Sacond row. laft to right: Hank LiHla, Royca Van Vooran. Richard Da Dackar Third row, laft to right: Coach Earp, Richard Mason, manager. Wavne Misfeldt was absent whan the picture was taken. BASKETBALL Front row, left to right: Donald Claays. Gordon Da Vriaza. Daniel Fraddy. Top row, left to right: Richard Da Decker, Hank LiHla, Coach Earp, Royca Van Vooran. Richard Mason, manager. FOOTBALL In the fall of the year of 1946 a new group of Atltinson Tigers appeared on the gridiron. These new Tigers were not to ferocious at first, but time would tell just what they had under their fur. At one look Coach Earp turned his head and said, My Gosh! Why do they do this to me? But by the end of the season Coach no longer turned his head the other way. The boys put in many hours of long practice, and finally they were ready for their first game. Their opponents were from Viola. Well, at least everyone thought they were ready at the first of the game, but at the finish, one could tell they needed more practice. So practice they did. These Tigers were not to be stopped. They growled back at every opponent, and by the end of the season all knew what a claw of a Tiger meant. The boys took defeats, but they would bounce back to win other games. They would charge down the field until they had reached their den. By the end of the season they had lost four, but also won four. The high scoring men were Gordy De Vrieze with a total of 90 points, and Royce Van Vooren trailing close behind with a total of 84 points. The letter men were Royce Van Vooren, Gordy De Vrieze, Dick De Decker, Winifred Gentry, Hank Little, Wayne Misfeldt, and Les Mis-feldt. Opponents They We Viola 28 12 Sherrard 12 51 Alpha 51 6 Cambridge 6 55 Woodhull 51 12 Annawan 6 58 New Windsor 0 48 Orion 49 12 BASKETBALL Coach Earp's 46-47 basketball team coasted through the season with 20 wins and 9 defeats. The team was one of the best in the history of the school. Daniel Freddy, Gordon De Vrieze, Dick De Decker, Hank Little, Royce Van Vooren and Donald Claeys made up the squad. Four out of the first five players were seniors. In the Cornbelt Tournament the Tigers took third and placed second in the Corn-belt Conference. The Golden Streaks won the third place trophy at the Erie Tournament and were second in the Two Rivers Conference. Atkinson lost the District tournament to Mineral, 28 to 32, after a hard fought game. Basketball Schedule for 46-47 We They Port Byron 33 36 Tampico 29 19 Prophetstown 20 28 Hillsdale 44 17 Annawan 48 30 Alumni 55 34 Lyndon Sherrard 50 59 20 26 Cordova 43 33 Mineral 39 41 Sherrard 34 21 Orion 29 47 New Windsor 51 38 Alpha 40 37 Erie 23 45 Cambridge 39 26 Hillsdale 48 33 Erie 47 48 Cordova 34 27 Woodhull 31 36 New Windsor 48 33 Viola 54 30 Orion 46 34 Annawan 37 27 Mineral 29 33 Sheffield 46 35 Buda 53 27 Neponset 53 33 Mineral • 28 32 Totals 1290 925 Wins 20 Losses 9 V G. A. A. First row, left to right: Pat Lund. Joyce Cowells, Pat Lievens. Joann Vandemore. Gladys Verlcruyse. Gwen Ann De Pauw. Second row. left to right: Dorothy Mille, Bumetta Van Rie. Grace Wildemuth. Joan De Decker. Marian Lievens, Marilyn Vande Voorde. Rose Marie Lund. Rhea Van Opdorp. Mary Lou Cause-maker. Third row. left to right: Janet De Decker. La Vonne Teerlinck. Joan Dwyer, Annabelle Rahn, Elna Nordstrom, Rowena Walker, Dolores Bloome, Donetta Taber, Ruth De Reu, Miss Warren, adviser. Fourth row. left to right: Shirley Causemaker, Dorothy Verbeke, Donna Jean Quayle. Rhea De Smith. Mary Jane De Reu, Phyllis De Reu. Eileen Oberle, Pat Hoogerwerf, Doris Plummer. Mary Ellen Van Opdorp, Elsie Mille. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Under the direction of Miss Mary Jean Warren, the G. A. A. Chapter has continued to grow. During the year, members are required to enter various activities and keep health charts to earn the necessary points. These points entitle each girl to earn a G. A. A. letter. To help the girls win extra points, a system has been set up for the members to meet every other Tuesday after school for a half hour of extra activity. Officers of the year were: president, Patricia Hoogerwerf; vice president, Joan De Decker; secretary, Eileen Oberle: treasurer, Janet De Decker; point captins, Ruth De Roo and Mary Ellen Van Opdorp. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Janet De Decker, James McNeil, Dorothy Mille CHEERS Up on the grand stand, Beating on a tin can, Who can? We can. Nobody else can. Rah! Yea! Atkinson! You gotta win. You gotta win. (Clap) Let's go! You gotta win. You gotta win. (Clap) Let's go! You gotta win. You gotta win. (Clap) Let's go! We've got a team that's better by far. WeVe got a team that's eight to the bar. WeVe got a team that can't be beat. We’ve got a team with a boogie beat. With a rah! Rah! Rah! Rahl Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rahl Team! CHORUS R”v r9 rt i kriGLyrvrrLvy:8rt ek8'Shiri y Cau“maU, Dori‘p,umm r' D—Ha t«« -i-pu9rLu„ dVan Ria'Joann Vand more'joyc cow ‘'Pat Li— Mari|v rw row, left to light: Dorothy Mill Grace Wild.mutt,, Dolor . Bloom . Joan Da D ck.r, Joan Dwyer, Mary Ellen Van Opdorp, Ruth De Reu, Miss Smith, adviser. Fourth row. left to right: Betty Wilson. Janet De Decker. Pat Hoogerwerf. Rose Marie Lund. Phyllis De Reu. Eileen Opdorp. Marian lievens. 7 GIRL’S SEXTETTE Left to right: Miss Smith, adviser Ruth De Roo. Mary Ellen Van Opdorp. Elna Nordstrom. Rhea Van Opdorp, Rose Mane Lund. Elsie Mi lie. CHORUS At 2:55 every Tuesday, a group of girls assemble in the English room to sing both classical and semi-classical music. Their director is Miss Betty Jean Smith. The members were divided into three groups: alto, second soprano, and first soprano. This year the group is large, for many of the freshman girls have enrolled. Some of the songs they have learned are: Bells,’’ By the Bend of the River,” Ghosts of Indians, Ciribiribin, Children's Prayer, and Christmas songs. On December 18, the girls went Christmas caroling after an F. H. A. party. Although it was very cold, everyone enjoyed singing the Christmas carols at the different homes in town. GIRL'S SEXTETTE The sextette, organized last year under the direction of Miss Betty Jean Smith, is asked to sing for many programs. So far this year they have sung for the Junior Class Play and Breakfast in Hollywood, a Women's Club project. The members are as follows: first sopranos, Mary Ellen Van Opdorp and Ruth De Roo: second sopranos, Rhea Van Opdorp and Elna Nordstrom; and altos, Rose Marie Lund and Elsie Mille. Among the many semi-classical and popular songs in the sextette's repertoire are Off to Dreamland, Robin in the Rain, Moonlight Bay, and Some Folks Do.' BAND First row, left to right: Gwen Ann De Pouw, Vernon Minnaert, Shirley Causemaker, Bruce Verkruyse, Pat Lievens, Pat Lund. Second row. left to right: Graydon De Vrieie. Vernon Van Vooren. Phyllis De Reu. Clarence Wilde-muth, Elna Nordstrom, Ed Little. Third row. left to right: Donald Claeys. Melvin Carton, Richard Mason, Charles Ouart, Bob Nordstrom, Bobby Becker. Wayne Misfeldt as absent when the picture was taken. STUDENT COUNCIL Sitting, left to right: Mr. Allison, adviser; Clarence Wildemuth, president; Elna Nordstrom, secretary. Standing, left to right: James Hamer, Ruth De Reu, Bruce Verkruyse, Mary Lou Causemaker. HOMECOMING Standing, left to right: Gordon De Vrieze; Donette Taber: Royce Van Voren. captain; Elsie Mille; and Richard De Decker. Sitting: Marian Lievens, queen. HOMECOMING On a rainy night in the autumn of 1946, the students of Atkinson High gathered round the annual bonfire to celebrate homecoming. Cheerleaders led some yells, and spirits were not dampened by the weather. Following the cheering, Coach talked to the elated crowd. The next evening was one that went down in school history. It was the last football game of the 1946 season. After a hard fought tussle Atkinson trounced New Windsor 48-0. When the game was over, everyone gathered together in the school gymnasium for a dance. First came the grand march led by the king, Royce Van Vooren, and his queen, Marian Lievens, and their attendants. The royal couple presided over the social dancing which followed. All too soon the festivities were over for another year. CARNIVAL The Third Annual Carnival was held at A. C. H. S. on February 21, 1947. At eight p. m. the big stage show began. It included a pantomime. Stephen Foster songsters. a style show, tumbling acts, and band selections. Then at nine, people attended the side shows, played bingo, fished in the 'fish pond, or had refreshments in the social room. Carnival night ended with a cake walk, a cake auction, the door prize drawing, and the crowning of a king and queen. The couple who received the most penny votes for the honor were Pat Hoogerwerf and Dick De Decker. Their attendants were Mary Lou Causemaker, Freddy De Pauw, Eileen Oberle, Dan Longeville, Joyce Cowells, and Bruce Verkruyse. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY First row, left to right: Grace1 Wildecmith. Annabelle Rahn, Bettie Wilson. Mary Lou Causemaker. Second row, left to right: Mrs. Lehnhausen, adviser, Dolores Bloome. Mary Jane De Reu, Rhea De Smith, Rowena Walker, Donna Jean Quayle. Third row. left to right: Alfred De Pauw, Winfred Gentry. Richard Mason, Francis Catholyn, Charles Quart, Ruth De Roo, Joan De Decker. SENIOR CLASS PLAY Top row. left to right: Doris Plummer. Dick De Decker. Elna Nordstrom. Rhea Van Opdorp. Danny Freddy, Robert Lee Brown. Marian Lievens, Gordy De Vrieze. First row, left to right: Rich Moens. Mary Ellen Van Opdorp. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On November 6, 1946, the junior class of A.C.H.S. presented their class play Where’s Laurie? Laurie Williams flirted with all the boys and made the rest of the girls envy her. Jinx and Katie were trying to get rid of Laurie for the evening of the prom. But Eddie took Laurie for a joy ride instead of Socki as Katie and Jinx had planned. This caused much trouble during which Mrs. Williams called the Sheriff against the wishes of the teacher, Miss Barnes. It all ended well when the girls got their men back and Laurie and Miss McKenney, the reporter, had agreed to forget everything that had happened that night. Tne play took place in the recreation room of the Radcliffe Country Club. The cast was as follows: Laurie Williams—Donna Joan Quayle Jinx Taylor—Dolores Bloome Katie Forster—Joan De Decker Susan Snow—Grace Wildemuth Potty—Rhea De Smith Grace Phillips—Mary Jane De Reu Mody Baker—Ruth De Roo Hope Graham—Mary Lou Causemaker Mrs. Helen Williams—Betty Wilson Miss Ruth Barnes, the teacher—Annebelle Rahn Miss Sally McKenney, the reporter—Rowena Walker Carl Filiposocki—Wayne Misfeldt Eddie Fowler—Winfred Gentry Bud Taylor—Alfred De Pouw Georae Bates—Francis Cathelyn Sheriff Roy Logan—Richard Mason Mott—Charles Quart SENIOR CLASS PLAY Almost Summer was the play presented by the seniors this year on April 18, 1947. It told the story of Paul Jones, nis girl, and nis family. Paul was having a good deal of trouble graduating high enough in his class to enter the university in the fall. Everything depended on his getting ninety-five in the history examination. With the help of Jane, his girl, and in spite of the hindrance of his young brother, Junior, Paul was successful. All turned out well. The cast was as follows: Paul Jones—-Gordon De Vrieze Mrs. Jones—Rhea Van Opdorp Mr. Jones—Dan Freddy Junior Jones—Rich Moens Mary. Paul's sister—Doris Plummer Jack. Paul's pal—Dick De Decker Jane, the only girl for Paul—Marian Lievens Mr. Smudgely. the school principal—Robert L e Brown Anna, the maid—Elna Nordstrom Ulah. in somebody's pest—Mary Ellen Van Opdorp F. H. A. First row. left to right: Joann Vandemore, Joyce Cowells. Marilyn Vande Voorde. Gwen Ann Da Pauw, Pat Lievens, Pat Lund. Second row. left to right: Donna Jean Quayle. Burnetta Van Rie. Ruth De Reu. Gladys Verkruyse. Pat Hoogerwerf, Rhea Van Opdorp. Joan De Decker, Shirley Causemaker. Third row. left to right: Miss Warren, adviser. La Vonne Teerlinck. Rowena Walker. Elna Nordstrom. Marian Lievens. Mary Ellen Van Opdorp, Dolores Bloome. Grace Wildemuth, Elsie Mille. Dorothy Mille. Janet De Decker. Fourth row. left to right: Joan Dwyer. Dorothy Verbeke, Annabelle Rahn. Phyllis De Reu. Rhea De Smith, Mary Jane De Reu. Rose Marie Lund, Eileen Oberle. Doris Plummer. Mary Lou Cause-maker, Donetta Taber. F. F. A. First row. left to riaht: Delbert Price. Donald Buysse. Bruce Verkruyse. Frederick De Neve, Donovan Sturtewagen. Alfred De Pauw. Second row. left to right: Rich Moens. Clarence Wildemuth. Vernon Van Vooren. Mr. Allison, adviser, Melvin Carton, Ed Little. Robert Nordstrom. Third row. left to right: Royce Van Vooren. Hank Little. Richard Mason. Elden De Reu. Les Mis-feldt, Francis Cathelyn. OFFICE STENOGRAPHER Frances Vanda Voorde does the hundred odd jobs to be found around the principal's office, among them, filing, making out reports, typing. JANITOR Raymond Tig Arnold takes care of the school, seeing that the rooms are kept warm and clean and doing repair and maintenance work for us. TIGER The school annual was put out by the senior class as a whole this year with most of the tedious correlating work done by the editor, Etna Nordstrom, and her assistant, Rowena Walker, who worked long and late every afternoon assembling the book. The seniors are indebted to Charlie Ouart of the junior class for much of the written material. The staff consisted of the following people in addition to those mentioned above: features, Pat Hoogerwerf and Dan Freddy; sports, Royce Van Vooren; photographs, Elsie Mille and Rhea Van Opdorp; typing, Marian Lievens, Rose Marie Lund, and Dorothy Verbeke; circulation, Doris Plummer and Chet Wildemuth; advertising, Mary Ellen Van Opdorp and Donetta Taber. FPosic DE DECKER'S BARBER SHOP MAYNARD COPPENS Haircuts . . . Shaves Cigarettes Shampoo And Tonic And Fancy Drinks Atkinson, Illinois SIMPSON-POWELSON LUMBER COMPANY Quality—Our Motto Courtesy—Our Hobby FENCING ROOFING SAND TILE Al LECLAIR AMERICAN PETROLEUM ATKINSON, ILLINOIS Compliments Of P. R. FEED COMPANY MANUFACTURERS of HOME MIXED FEEDS RAY ELDRENKAMP Phone 91 Atkinson, III. HAROLD REILING EDW. LITTLE Chevrolet Seles and Service Painting Decorating Phillips 66 Gas and Oil Floor Finishing Body and Fender Work Phone 3409 ATKINSON, ILLINOIS ATKINSON, ILLINOIS JOHN NICKERSON ICE-CREAM Sinclair Service Station For All Occasions Opaline Pennsylvania Motor Oils At The Batteries Indexed Lubrication BLUE and WHITE ATKINSON, ILLINOIS GENESEO. ILLINOIS BEST WISHES RAY HECKS Home Appliances SENIORS And Electric Supplies ATKINSON. ILL OLE OLSON ATKINSON MOTOR DE JAEGER CO. REPAIRS Chicago Motor Club Service ALL RECONDITIONED CARS USED CARS ATKINSON. ILLINOIS Telephone 2302-3 HUYS BECKER Food Storage Lockers ATKINSON. ILLINOIS Phone 9 ATKINSON IMPLEMENT CO. Minneapolis Moline New Idea Farm Equipment Farm Hardware Coleman Oil Heaters F. D. NICHOI SON ATKINSON MERT'S BEAUTY SHOP Shampoos Permanents Fingerweves ATKINSON. ILLINOIS COLONIAL TAP ROOM For Your Holiday Liquors Come In And Get My Prices. All Kinds Of Mixed Drinks. Wm. Billiet, Prop. JOS. VANDEMORE Mortician And Funeral Director Atkinson, Illinois JUST ENOUGH Not too much - and • not too little. Nothing left undone — Yet nothing forced. Ever at hand — yet never in the way. Extreme only in the sincere wish to be of service JOS. VANDEMORE, Director D. F. HUMPHREYS and Son Grain Seeds ATKINSON Coal FREE DELIVERY Phone 116 KLAVOHN FURNITURE STORE Quality Furniture Linoleum Specialists Kelvinator Appliances Stromberg-Carlson Radios GENESEO. ILLINOIS Across From Hotel GENESEO CAFE ALICE VAN WAES Fancy Drinlcs Lunches Meals ATKINSON STEAK AND CHICKEN DINNERS HENRY SERVICE COMPANY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Ray Van Opdorp Mali De Splinter Francis Loncka Howard Sundberg Larry De Reu ATKINSON, ILLINOIS ATKINSON TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Atkinson, Illinois Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation HENRY VAN HERZEELE Custom Feed Grinding — Oat Hulling Mixing FEED — SALT — POTATOES SATISFIED FEEDS Phone 89 Atkinson, III. NELSON JEWELRY — GIFTS BOLLEN Feeds of All Kinds WIGREN'S GENESEO GENESEO ILLINOIS ILLINOIS CHET RUSS SCOTT BROS. McKENZIE'S Firestone Home Auto Supplies GENESEO, ILLINOIS APPAREL — DRY GOODS FIRESTONE GENESEO. ILLINOIS . Service Station Store Phone 109-J 588 494 _ BUYSSE S DEPARTMENT STORE Leaders in Budget Prices ARROW SHIRTS — MARBURY COATS — PORTIS HATS BONDLEY TIES — KLING TAILORED SUITS SUPER FLINT OVERALLS FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES ROBB LEE AND NUNN BUSH SHOES FOR MEN WOLVERINE WORK SHOES ELMER STAUFFER STANDARD SERVICE AGENT JAHN IMPLEMENT COMPANY Case Farm Machinery Sales and Service ATKINSON. ILLINOIS RUMLER and DE SUTTER School Supplies DRUG STORE FOUNTAIN SERVICE Magazines Candy Stationery Wall Paper Drugs Paints Cosmetics REXALL PRODUCTS LET US TAKE CARE OF YOUR CAR SIMON S STANDARD SERVICE ATKINSON ILLINOIS BLOOME'S MARKET Pure Foods And Sanitary Methods FINE MEATS AND GROCERIES Phone 107 Atkinson, Illinois LEE HOBURG General Trucking ATKINSON, ILLINOIS HUMPHREYS AND RUMLER INSURANCE Atkinson, Illinois Phone 117-02 tor BERT SWANSON SERVICE WE VULCANIZE ATKINSON, ILLINOIS WELDING Passenger . . . Truck Arc and Acetylene Tractor Portable Service Gates Tires Specialized Lubrication Grant Batteries WILSON’S CAFE ROYAL BLUE FOOD STORE LUNCH AND FOUNTAIN SERVICE ATKINSON, ILLINOIS MEALS —SHORT ORDERS Best Quality Always Proprietor, Creighton Wilson Cold Meats Fresh Vegetables PEACOCK TAVERN AUGUST DeDECKER FINE MIXED DRINKS HARDWARE STORE ICE CREAM, MEALS, LUNCHES Hardware Paint House Hold Needs Visit Our New Place Plumbing Heating G. E. Appliances Prop. ALPHONSE LI EVENS ATKINSON SEE US BEFORE YOU HAVE THAT PRINTING DONE ATKINSON — ANNAWAN NEWS Mrs. James R. Freddy. Editor ATKINSON. ILLINOIS QUALITY SUPER MARKET GROCERIES MEATS Quality Food At Low Prices ATKINSON, ILLINOIS PROP: C. J. BUYSSE WANCKET PUSHBOTTOM JACKSON Sawyer — Nickolson General Livestock Hauling Dependable Service THE SENIOR CLASS WISHES TO THANK ALL THE ADVERTISERS WHOSE NAMES APPEAR Phone 118 ATKINSON ILLINOIS ON THE PRECEDING PAGES SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2. F. H. A. meeting 13. Football season begins with Viola game here. OCTOBER 2. F. H. A. meeting 7. Junior play practice begins. 7. F. F. A. meeting 18. Homecoming. 22. Freshman-sophomore party 29. F. H. A.-F. F. A. party. NOVEMBER 6. Junior play 11. Armistice vacation. 15 Basketball season begins with Port Byron game here. 20. Senior Ball. 28-29. Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 2. F. H. A. and F. F. A. meetings. 18. F. H. A. Christmas party 20. All-school Christmas party. 21. Christmas vacation begins. JANUARY I -4. Orion Tournament. 6. School starts. 6. F. F. A. meeting. 9-10. Semester Exams. 21 -24. Erie Tournament. FEBRUARY 3. Red Cross classes begin. 3. F. F. A. meeting. 12. Vacation. 21. Carnival. 25-28. District Tournament here. MARCH 3. F. F. A. meeting and F. H. A. mother's tea. APRIL 3-4. Easter vacation. 7. F. H. A. and F. F. A. meetings. 16. Senior Play. MAY 5. F. F. A. and F. H. A. meetings. 21-22. Final Exams. 23. Graduation. STRAW VOTE 1. Student with the most personality—Marian Lievens 2. Student who has done most for the school—Elna Nordstrom 3. Worst case —Mary Ellen Van Opdorp and Danny Freddy 4. Most studious person—Elna Nordstrom 5. Most athletic boy—Gordy De Vrieze 6. Most athletic girl—Rhea Van Opdorp 7. Best dressed boy—Royce Van Vooren 8. Best dressed girl—Joan De Decker 9. Greenest freshman—Donald Buysse 10. Person most likely to succeed—Elna Nordstrom AUTOGRAPHS ;vpp