Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1950 volume:

Fred Schehl John Longeville Ben Nordstrom President Board of Education ( Archie McKihbon Lawrence Curl Coach, Social Science Barbara Atwell Office Girl Owen Ann DePauw Class President Joyce Cowells Vice-President Shirley Caueemaker Secretary Marilyn VandeVoorde Treaenrer Bruce Verkruyee Student Council President Jim McNeil Student Council Member SENIORS LaVonne Teerlinck JoAnn Yandemore David VanDeRostyne Donald Buysse ACTIVITIES The high school life of the dear, departed seniors is sunned up briefly in the following thunbnail biographies. Marilyn Vande Voorde Atkinson High School mourns the graduation of Marilyn VandeVoorde. Being full of fun and pep she has always taken part in all the activities in school. During her high school life she was: Class Secretary-treasurer—2 Class Treasurer—1 O.A.A.—1231 Secretary—2 President—I F.H.A.—1231 Social chairman—31 Chorus—1231 Sextet—31 Quartette—2 Play—3 Homecoming Attendant—I Cheerleader—31 Surviving is one empty cheerleader position. )% Team Joyce Cowells Sincere regret fills the heart of everyone in A.C.H.S. as Joyce Cowells leaves high school. IXir-lng her school days she has taken part in the following activities. Class Vice-president—1 G.A.A—1231 Secretary-treasurer—1 F. H.A.—1231 Social chairman—3U Chorus—1231 Sextet—3U Play—31 Carnival Attendant—12 Homecoming Attendant—1 Cheerleader—31 Remaining in A.C.H.S.'s Possession is that spirit to pitch in and helo whenever needed. Lavonne Teerlinck All of her loyal friends have agreed that Lavonne Teerlinck has S' ent the best years of her life in Atkinson High School doing such things as: G. A.A. —1231 P.H.A.—1231 President—1 Chorus—1231 Her calm, ouiet voice will ever haunt the hills of A.C.H.S. Shirley Causenuker In memory of her good-nature and being considerate of others we think that Shirley Causemaker has been very helpful in school and done her work well in all her activities. Her activities are: Class Secretary—1 G.A.A.—1231 P.K.A.—1231 Vice-President—L Band—1231 Chorus—12 Play—31 Carnival Attendant—3 In the shadows is an empty chair where she sat soueaking her clarinet. Some one olease fill it for her. Patricia Lievens In memory of her dependability and usefulness during her school days in A.H.S., everyone agrees that Pat Lievens should have a big hand for being a leader ini Class Secretary-treasurer—3 Yearbook Editor—1 G.A.A.—1231 Treasurer—1 F. H.A.—1231 Treasurer—1 Scrapbook chairman—1 Band—1231 Chorus—1231 Sextet—31 Quartet—2 Play—31 Cheerleader—1 D.A.R. Award—1 Such a student as Pat has been, will long be remembered in A.H.S. Gwen Ann De Pauw Owen Ann will always be remembered for her ability to take over and get things done. She has been a good president in her senior year. Her art will also be remembered . She has been in marry activities which include: Class President—1 G. A.A.—1231 F.H.A.—1231 Scrao Book Chairman—3 Band—13 Chorus—21 Play—31 Cheerleader—! Gwen Ann as she deoarts will leave behind all the Tiger Rag covers she has drawn for others to cooy. Donald Buysse The passing of Bugs astonished everyone. His humor in classes left everyone laughing. During his high school days Donald had time for: F.F.A—1231 Football—1231 Basketball—1231 Track—1231 He leaves behind a pair of size 12 track shoes. Vernon L'innaert •This Kid Tobe will never be forgotten in AHS because of his ability to handle the basketball. Besides this activity he also has taken part in the following: Class Vice President—2 Student Council—1 F .F .A.—31 Reporter—1 Band—1231 Play—3l Football—1231 Basketball—1231 Track—1231 Homecoming Attendant — i-nival Attendant—2 Vernie leaves behind his basketball ability so they can have a good team next year. Robert Nordstrom James Me Neil At this time A.C.H.S. wishes to express its deepest sorrow in losing these ever-loving slow footsteps of Robert Nordstrom. While here he had time to: Class President—1 F.F.A.—1234 Band—123 Play—3 Football—12 3A Basketball—3 Track—234 Homecoming King—A Ben leaves behind his love for speeches and giving them well. In memory of his enthusiasm and Joyous attitude everyone agrees that Jim Me Neil has been helpful in all the activities he has taken part in his four years. They are: Class President—2 Student Council—3h Vice-President—U Band—123k Play—3 Football—123 Basketball—123U Track—12 Left behind Jim is one basketball Jersey. Pat Lund Marvin Vandersnick Tiny Pat Lund has always been a friend of everyone. She has always been able to hold her own by giving one of those brown eyed looks. Vhile in high school she did the following things: G.A.A.—123A P.H.A.— 123A Band—123A Chorus—12 Play—3 Homecoming Queen—A Pat leaves her queens throne to the girl who next year reigns over the homecoming. David VHn De Rostyne In memory of Dave's willingness to help work any time re was needed everyone agrees he has been help Pul in all the activities he has taken jert in. They are: Play—A Football—123A Track—123 Basketball—12A Carnival Attendant—3 Surviving Dave is a Tl7er football suit. Dick Deopere Although Dick has been here only a year and a half his good humor and friendliness will always be remembered long after his graduation. He has been a swell sport in all his activities which are: Play—U Bask etball—3U Track—3U Carnival King—A Surviving is one varsity basketball team oosition. Bruce Verkruyse There's never been a dull moment since Bruce has been in school. He's always clowning and making fun of someone. He's been active in everything in school that he could. He has taken part in: Class President—3 Student Council—123U President—L F.F.A.—123A Secretary—3-President—U Band—1 Play—23U Football—123U Basketball—123U Track—123U Carnival Attendant—1 Bruce leaves behind him a worn out pair of crutches to show he has been here. Big tall Snick's high school life has been very full with never a dull moment. He has taken part in all the activities he could. These include: Class Secretary and Treasurer—1 Band—12 Play-3 Football—123b Basketball—123U Track—123U Homecoming Attendant—A He leaves the echo of songs he was always singing. Jo Ann Vanderaore Everyone mourns the graduation of Joannie the girl's basketball hotshot. Jo Ann has taken part in other activities beside basketball which are: O.A.A—1231 F.H.A—123A Publicity—A Chorus—123b Play—14 Carnival Queen—A Jo Ann leaves her story-writing ability. Owen Michels The halls of A.H.S. will never more ring with Skip's lend booming voice and hardy laughter. . hile in high school he has taken part in these activities: Class Vice-President—3 Play—ii Football—23k Basketball—23 Track-23 Skip leaves a quiet study hall in A.'i.S. Jack Gentry Although Jack never had too much to say and is on t.ie quiet side he has always taken his part in any activities in school. The activities he has been in are: Football—1232 Basketball—123 Track—123 Jacx leaves to everyone his good behavior and his agreeableness. Melvin Short lelvin has only been here a short tine but we already know that he is quiet and friendly. If he had been here longer kr.ow he would have participate ’ in ot er activities besides track. Senior Class History Into each life some rain must fall. All the upper classmen who were on hand at Atkinson High School on August 26, 19h6, found this out when twenty-one cloud-hursts in the form of freshmen started their high school careers. Although we were a rather high spirited group to start with, a trip to the cemetery and other similar treatment soon calmed us down. As far as we can remember our freshmen year was mostly taken up by concentrating on studying and learning how to be model high school students. When we returned for our sophomore year we were almost overjoyed to discover that Owen, alias Skip , Michels had Joined our happy tribe. Outside of ordering our class rings we seemed to haul a rather slack year, but Just for kicks we saw to it that the new freshmen got a free ride to the cemetery. Returning for our Junior year we found that Delbert Price had left us. During the year Phyllis DeReu also parted company. To soften the blow of losing these two classmates we obtained Dick Deopere via Blast Moline High School. This year we were old enough to start thinking about making money. Tor a starter we sold refreshments at the football and basketball games, sponsored a dance, and gave a play, 'Home Come Hattie. Coming back for our senior year we saw that three more had abandoned our ship. Bob Becker attended another school and Fred DeNeve was needed at home. We congratulate the former Janet De Decker for having the best reason for leaving us. She got what every girl strives for through out that last year of high school a husband. During the year we gave a play and sponsored a novelty night. We were both sad and glad to graduate from Atkinson High School in May. Now we sure looking forward to going on a trip this summer which will probably be our last chance to be together with all our classmates at one time. Class of 1950 Eighteen seniors graduate this year; The end of school for us is here. All four years we've been very good, Not doing anything hut what we could. Vernie Minnaert with the smiling face Has been all year the basketball ace. The senior angel is little Bugs Buysse, Vfho scares the girls with artificial mice. Bruce with his big brown innocent eyes Fools the teachers once but not twice. Marilyn and Joyce never whisper, so they say. They do though, every minute in the day. All day long Gwen Ann chews her gum; She likes it so well she has to have some. Jim Horner, who's the agreeable type, Is always happy and would never gripe. Ben, the slowest person in the school, Behaves and always minds the rule. Dick Deopere, who is really quite a guy, Just can't behave, but doesn't know why. With his compass Skip has a lot of fun, Punching the girls and making them run. Pat Lievens is always on the ball; She 8 ready to help at any beck or call. Vonnie in study hall Just loves to eat; She thinks a candy bar is hard to beat. Shirley is a quiet sort of girl; (ha) Her giggle will be the death of Coach Curl. Joannie very seldom does anything bad; After she graduates she'll wish she had. Dave and Jack behave in between: They're neither toe good nor to mean. Marvin does everything quite well; At making the teachers mad he's swell. The last one in the class is Pat Lund, that's me; And as glad to be in this class as I can be. We thank the teachers for being grand, And for lending us a helping hand... The four full years we've been at Atkinson High, And now to everyone we say Good-bye . Prophecy It was the year I960, when I Journeyed to the great city of Chicago to attend the International Livestock Exposition and alto tour the city. I checked in at the Sterene Hotel And went right to feed. The next morning when I got up, I hurried down town. Just as I was About to turn onto State Street, I saw a large white vehicle careen around the corner almost running down an Innocent looking policecian. There is something familiar about that driving, I thought to myself. Then I saw the red lettering on the side proclaiming the truck to be the property of, BUST BOSSIES DAIRY, DONALD BUYSSE, OVNffl . There was something familiar about that name, too. Finally I remembered it. He had graduated with the class of 1950 way back at Atkinson High School. Boy, I thought, he sure does get around the cows. I hailed a taxi (fearing to be a pedestrian with Donald Buysse driving around) and told the driver my destination. When I paid him, I noticed that it was Jack Gentry. He told me he had Joined the navy, his boat had been torpedoed, and he had had to swim all the way back to Chicago where he had taken this Job. Upon arriving at the amphitheater, I bought my ticket and hurried inside. Above the hubbub I heard a clear voice call out, Programs! Get your programs here! I recognized the voice as that of Dave Rostyne, and I hastened over to where he was selling them. When I inquired about how he happened to be doing this, he explained that he had tried for the manager's Job with the Minneaspolls Lakers. It seems they were to play in Chicago that night, and they were going to give him a tryout. The first time he brought out the water bottles, by some strange quirk of fate, he had grabbed a bottle of rubbing alcohol. He was fired on the spot. As I walked through the hall, I bought a newspaper and immediately turned to the sport section. On the headlines it read: MCNEIL AND HINNAffiT DOWN GLOBETROTTERS IN FREE SCORING TILT. It went on to say, Two basketball players brought glory to Indianapolis today as the Indianapolis Olympians defeated the Harlem Globetrotters 110 to 8?. The Olympians were led by two players by the names of Jim McNeil and Vernon S. Mlnnaert, teammates in Atkinson High School, and formerly with the Bradley Braves. It was the same old story: McNeil feeding Mlnnaert 16 field goals and dumping in 7 goals and 9 charities himself. The Globetrotters had Sweetwater Clifton on Vernon, but nothing could stop McNeils passes and Mlnnaert s baskets. Mlnnaert wound up with 41 points and McNeil with 23: more than half of their team's total. Boy, I thought, they must be playing even better than they did with the Roaring Tigers. I turned on the upper floor, and as I ascended a short flight of steps and turned into the beef cattle exhibit, I saw a large sign reading: COME AND SEE THE AMAZING NEW BREED OF CATTLE, THE NORDKBUTSES. I wanted to see that, so I walked over and there stood Bob Nordstrom and Bruce Verkruyse. It seems that the boys had merged their Interests, but they couldn't decide which breed to choose from for their cattle farm. Bruce stood firmly by his Angus, and Bob would not desert his Shorthorn. After much discussion, they decided to cross the two and named the new breed the NORDERUTSE. They had copped many Grand Championships. As it grew along towards night, I decided to stay for the horse show. After buying a program from Dave, I took a seat in the grandstand. The horses cane prancing out in beautiful style and when final placings were read, I recognized the name of the owner of the first place horse, Jo Ann Vandemore of the Oak Park stables walked out to receive first place ribbon and a big hand from the audience. After attending college, JoAnn had made a career of horse raising. I took a taxi over to the Merchandise Mart and was walking through the halls when I heard a squeaky little voice call out. I turned and looked in the nearest door and there sat Shirley Causem ker behind a desk marked HEAD B00KKEEFB?. She had landed the Job through Pat Lund who had married the big radio man Gary Crosby, son of Bing Crosby. Pat got into the radio business herself after her marriage. She may be seen every week day as Ma in the Ma Perkins Television Show. That night I went to the Chicago Stadium to see the Ice Follies. I got a good box seat and finally the Queen of the Ice took the floor. It said on the program GLITTHtING GLORIA, but they couldn't fool me. It was Owen Ann DePauw. I learned later that she also managed the whole show and had half Interest in the stadium. After the show was over, I started walking back to ay hotel. I started across the street but a husky voice called out, Red light. Buddy, Hold it! I recognized the gruff voice of Skip Michels. I stopped to talk a while and found out that Skip had gone on to engineering school, and was hired by the C.B.AQ. to drive an engine. On his first run, he came to the round house to turn around but went out the side of it Instead. He was forded to seek another position, so had become a member of the Chicago Police Force. The next afternoon I went to the Chicago Theater to see the News of the Day. It featured a boxing match, a fight between Rocky Grasiano and Dick Deopere for the Middle-weight Championship of the world. Dick's solid lefts and rights began to tell on Graziano's age and a new champ was crowned. They always said Dick's hot temper on the basketball floor would get him sonewhere. I returned to my hotel and atked a clerk for my key. When he handed it to me, I saw that It was Marve VanDerSnlck, who told me that he had taken this Joh in hit tpare time. Hit regular Job vat playing end for the Chicago Heart. He and Johnny Lujack had tet tome kind of a record, completing 21 our of 25 paaaea in one game. That kid it getting plAceti The next day I vent up to the loop and entered Marthall fields. While looking for the department telling aportlng goodt, I walked in on a fathion show by mlttake. There were Marilyn VandeYoorde and Joyce Cowellt modeling bathing tuitt. They locked better in them than they did in their cheerleading outfltt at A.C.H.S. At I wat about to tneak out, I almott ran into a very ttyliah young woman who wat LaYonne Teerllnck; but it vaan't Teerlinck any more. She wat Mra. Marthall field, IV. She wat working in the coemetic department before the married into the fielda family. The next morning I went to the airport for my ticket. At I wat about to purchaee it a tall blond girl walked up to me and tald, I'll tell you one cheaper than that. It wat Pat LIevent. She went on to explain that her father had given her hit plane, and the had tet a record by ttaying aloft 38 dayt and U hourt. finally the had bought a whole fleet of Piper Cube and had ttarted a flying tervice of her own. (P.S. She alto told me how the tet the record. It teemt the got tangled up with a windmill and had ttayed up there for quite a while.) When I got home, I thought of all the wonderful Jobt the old clatt of 1950 an think how remarkable it wat. But then I remembered how energetic they had alwayt been, and I realized that you could expect nothing of them except tuccett. Id1 tor's note: The above article it from the autobiography of Darrell Yande- more, brilliant editor of farm Journal magazine, and pub11ahed through the courtesy of the Curtit Publlthing Co. of Hew York City. Last Will and festaaent We, the Senior Cleee of 1950 being of sound Bind end good disposition, haring been assured that we are to graduate this yean do therefore wish to pass on to our benefactors the following: I, Donald Buysse, do will and bequeath to Ron De Reu ny coabat boots In order that he night better defend hlnself In clase; and to 8quirrely Ninnaert the rattle In ny car eo he can be heard as he drlree through Atkinson. I. Shirley Causenaker, do leare ny hair djes to Iaiella Tan Vaes and Marian Llerens so that the hair dyeing tradition night be carried on for another year. It Joyce Cowells, leare ay erer ready salle to Arlene and Darlene Moens so there will be two salleo Instead of one. I, Richard Deopere, leare ny ability to get along with the opposing players to Bill Schopp so that nobody will walk all orer hln. I, Jack Den try, leare ny low toned rolce to Dick Tlonlng eo Dick night sound nore like his fellow classnates. I, Owen Ann De Pauw, leare ny companionable attitude to Bonnie and Inet In order that they night hare as nany friends as I hare had. I, Pat Llerens. leare ny bottle of aspirins, ny bottle of rubber eeaent, ay bottle of India ink. ny pair of eclssors. and ny Job as yearbook editor to Helen Claeys; I leare ny ability to dr ire a car to Heine Slock so she can start her car without one big Jerk. I, Pat Lund, leare to Jean De Taeye all the penclle. papers, books, and any other of ny paraphernalia that I happen to leare lying around the school. I, Jin KcHell. leare ny ability to get along with all the teachers to Jack Tlonlng in order that the Senior Class of '51 night be allre, rather than quiet church nice. I. Owen Michels, leare ny lightning speed in adding and ny quick grasp of bookkeeppingk Olorla De Trlese and Duane Trakes so that there will be at least two good bookkeeppers in school next year. I. Ternle Mlnnaert, leare ny ability to read test papers upside down to Dare Pacquer, so that Dare night pass his fcglleh tests. I. Bob Hordstroa, leare ny weight lifting ability to Henrietta Claeys so that Atkinson night hare a Muscle-bound Minnie and any that Is left orer for Bob Hoburg so that Burt Swanson will hare nore help. I. LaVonne Teerllnck, leave ny swell personality to any Junior who can be a good example to everyone else In school. I, JoAnn Tandemore, do leare ny C rniral crown to the senior girl of 51 ho is chosen to represent their claes In the bid for next year's carnival. I, Melvin Short, leave ny ability to get away fron it all to anybody In the Junior clase who feels the need. I, Dave Rostyne, leave ny strength to Ki Tandenore in order that he night be able to shoot those long set shots fron the Biddle of the floor. I, Marilyn VandeVoorde, leare ny black hair or ny ability to go on nany shopping excursions to Bdley Taber for her to chose which she desires. I, Bruce Verkruyse. leare ny nanly looks to John DeReu so he can break a few of the wonen's hearts. We. the Seniors, give to the faculty a year's supply of headache pills in order that they sight survive one nore year in their businees of teaching. We, the Seniors, give and bequeath our upper hand to the Junior Class in order that Atkinson stays under the hand of the seniors. We. the 8enlors, leare to the building all the marks and scratches which we hare embedded In Its nany walls. We, the Clase of 50 do declare the above to be our last will s.nc testamer.t, ana therefore do set forth, hand, end seal this document. Signed : W1tnesses Junior Class History Twenty—four of the students which entered ol1 Atkinson High this fall compose the Junior class of 'l� 9-'50. We welcomed Henrietta Claeys and Jean DeTaeye to our class. The officers elected were: president, Boh Hohurg; vice-president, Helen Claeys; and secretary treasurer, Ron DeReu. Student Council representatives elected were Bonnie Causemaker and Duane Frakes. Mrs. Buysse and Mrs. Birsner are our advisers. Junior class members are very active in school affairs. Most of the girls are in chorus and some of our class take hand. Bonnie Causemaker and Gloria DeVrieze are in the sextet. All of the girls are in T.H.A. and G.A.A., and some of the hoys are members of F.F.A. Our class is well presented on the basketball team this year by Ki Vandemore, Duane Frakes, Ron DeReu, and Dean Minnaart. We sold food at all the football and basketball games. We were happy to get our class rings. Everyone enjoyed giving the Junior play, A Case £ Springtime, in Hovember. Members of the class as shown above are, from left to right, first row: Helen Claeys, Ronald Coppejans, Bonnie Causemaker, Inez Lund, Henrietta Claeys, Dean Min-naert, Darlene Moens; second row: Mrs. Buysse (sponsor), Louis Vande Voorde, Duane Frakes, Luella VanWaes, Jack Floming, Edley Taber, Richard Floming, Mrs. Birsner (sponsor); third row: Elaine Slock, Marian Lievens, Ki Vandemore, Jean DeTaeye, Ron DeReu, John DeReu, Bill Schopp, Bob Hoburg, and Gloria DeVrieze. Sophomore History To start out the year right the sophomores gave the freshman an invitation party. Seven of our sixteen play in the band; They are Bob Applemar Bruce VanHerzeele, JoAnn DeNeve, Darry DeDecker, Elaine Baele, Mildred Euysse, and Jim Nowers. All the girls are in chorus. The boys who went out for football are Darry DeDecker, Bob Appleman, Ray Gentry, and Bob Sleaford. Those who went out for basketball are Darry DeDecker, Bob Wancket, Ray Gentry, Bob Applemai Jim Nowers, and Marcus Claeys. The carnival candidates chosen from our class were Elaine Baele and Jim Nowers We gave a magazine party along with the juniors for the freshman, who got first in the race. Two of the freshman and sophomore cheerleaders are from our class; they are JoAnn DeNeve and Ruth DeDecker. Our class officers are: Ruth DeDecker, president; JoAnn DeNeve, vice-presi- dent; Rosella Eeckhout, secretary-treasurer; Bruce VanHerzeele, student council. Top picture: Freshman-sophomore cheerleaders, Connie Frakes, Ruth DeDecker, and Jo Ann DeNeve. Center picture: Jiu Towers, Ron Coppejans, and Bob tfancket, who can't wait for the school doors to open. Lower oicture: Several freshmen and sophomores. The little gel with the doll is Dina Simon. Freshman Class The freshman class started with an enrollment of 19. In the spring one more pupil was added which made the enrollment 20-8 girls and 12 hoys. The class officers elected were: president, Marvin Causamaker; vice president, Roger Brown; secretary-treasurer, Gerita De Frieze; and student council, Marian Claeys. Coach Curl is our class adviser. Our initiation party given to us hy the sophomores was a rousing beginning for the freshman year. Several highlights brightened our year. Our class won a magazine contest which entitled them to a party given by the losers, the sophomores and juniors. For the Christmas program we gave a play. Seven girls went out for chorus and two girls and one boy went out for band. All the girls Joined G.A.A. and F.H.A. In the athletic department we had 10 boys going out for football and 9 for basketball. For the school carnival, Dale Fan Fooren and Connie Fr?kes were elected for candidates for king and queen. The year was a busy one for the freshman, and we hope that our next years include as many fine activities as our first year in high school. The class members are, from left to right, front row: Marian Claeys, Shirley Lashbrook, Lloyd Eldrenkamp, Phillip Moens, Dina Simon, and Tommy Nowers; second row: Mr. Curl, Carol Noard, Roger Brown, Sally Rumler, Dale Fan Fooren, Mary Ann Sherbeyn, and Bobby De Geeter; third row: Gerita De Frieze, Marvin Causemaker, Ray Vande Foorde, Connie Frakes, Leonard Moens, Darrell Rostyne, and Ron Longeville. Busy little fingers. Actlvti ies Tiger Staff Above sits Pat Lievens, editor of the Tiger, surrounded by her staff. Early in the year Pat and the Junior editor, Helen Claeye, started making plans for the yearbook. During the winter ads were sold, and in January we took orders for the 1950 annuals. Every senior had some part of making the yearbook, although much of the burden fell on the Typing II class. The staff shown above are, from left to right, seated: Joyce Cowells, typist; Bob Nordstrom, class history; Helen Claeys, Junior editor; Pat Lievens, editor; Shirley Causemaker, tynist; Owen Michels, photographs; Owen Ann DePauw, snapshots; Pat Lund, activities pages; standing, Donald Buysse; LaVonne Teerlinck, snapshots; Bruce Verkruyse class will; JoAnn Vandemore, calendar; Jack Gentry, sports writing; Marilyn VandeVoorde, activities; Dave VanDeRostyne, sports writing; and Jim McNeil. Those whose Jobs are not listed assisted with miscellaneous writeups. Gloria De Vrieze wrote the Junior history, Ruth DeDecker and Rosella Eeckhout collaborated on the sophomore history, and Carol Hoard is the author of the freshman history. Miss Johnson was faculty adviser for the Tiger. Chorus Twenty-nine girls meet in the English room every Thursday from 2:12 to 3 10. The chorus is divided into three parts: altos, second soprano and first sopranos. They have sung Sing Rohln Sing, Brown Bird Singing, and at Christmas time they sang Christmas carols. On December 17th the chorus went Christmas caroling and all enjoyed themselves very much. The Two-Rivers Music festival was held at Atkinson High School on March 10th. All the members of the chorus participated in this. Members of the chorus as shown above are, from left to right, first row: Gwen Ann DePauw, Edley Taber, JoAnn Vandemore, LaVonne Teerlinck, Gloria DeVrieze, Joyce Cowells, Marilyn VandeVoorde, Darlene Moens, Shirley Lashbrook; second row: Carol Hoard, Bonnie Causemaker, Louise Lievene, Mildred Buysse, Ruth DeDecker, Marian Claeys, Luella Van Vfaes, Gerita DeVrieze, Rosella Eeckhout, Mrs. Buysse (director); third row: Mary Ann Sherbeyn, Inez Lund, Marian Lievene, JoAnn DeHeve, Connie Trakes, Pat Lievene, Sally Rumler, Helen Claeys, and Elaine Baele. Band At plays,at the carnival, at the games, at special nrograms the band is always ready to play on very short notice. If five, fifteen, or thirty minutes of music is wanted, it may be had for the asking. Mr. Perry Sands has directed the band for several years. He comes to the high school on Mondays and Thursdays to give individual lessons and direct band nrac ice. Members of the band are, from left to right, first row: Pat Lund, Jim Nowers, Ki Vandemore, Henrietta Claeys, Shirley Causemaker, Dina Simon, Pat Lievens, Carol Noard, Jim McNeil, Vernon Minnaert; second row: Mr. Sands (director), Roger Brown, Darrel DeDecker, Ron D� Reu, Duane Frakes, Bob Hoburg, Bob Nordstrom, Elaine Baele, and Connie Frakes. Sextet The 1950 sextet has five of Its original members again this year. Selected as the sixth member vas Bonnie Causemaker. Every Monday and Wednesday after school the girls meet In the English room to practice. They represented Atkinson again this year at the Two-Rivers Music Festival by singing The Robin in the Rain . The sextet was rated first last year. The girls this spring entered the district contest at Galesburg. The sextet has sung for various programs, organizations, and other activities. Members of the sextet shown above are, from left to right: JoAnn DeNeve and Marilyn VandeVoorde, altos; Pat Llevens and Joyce Cowells, second sopranos; and Gloria De Frieze and Bonnie Causemaker, sopranos. Mrs. Buysse directs the sextet. Future Homemakers of America The F.E.A. Club meets the first Monday of every month. A part of each meeting is given over to business and the other part is spent socially. The varied monthly procrams give the members both social and educational experience. During the year the club sponsored several social activities for its members which included the annual initiation of new members; the Christmas party; movies of her travels shown by Mrs. Gladys De Eeu; a barn dance; and a Party for our Moms . The officers for this year were: president, LaVonne Teerlinck; vice-president, Shirley Cnusemaker; secretary, Edley Taber; treasurer, Gloria DeVrieze; publicity chairman, JoAnn Vandemore; and social chairmen, Joyce Cowells and Marilyn Vande Voorde. Mrs. Joseph Vandemore was our Chapter Mother. Miss Fields was our faculty sponsor. Members of F.E.A. shown above are, from left to right, first row: Shirley Lash-brook, Dina Simon, Elaine Slock, Eosella Eeckhout, Gwen DePauw, Elaine Baele, Gerita De Vrieze; second row: Miss Fields (sponsor), Edley Taber, JoAnn Vandemore, Shirley Causemnker, LaVonne Teerlinck, Gloria DeVrieze, Joyce Cowells, Marilyn Vande Voorde, Darlene Moens; third row: Carol Hoard, Bonnie Causemaker, Pat Lund, Louise Lievens, Mildred Buysse, Euth De Decker, Marian Claeys, Henrietta Claeys, Luella Van Wees; fourth row: Mary Ann Sherbeyn, Inez Lund, Marian Lievens, JoAnn Delleve, Jean DeTaeye, Connie Frakes, Pat Lievens, Sally Eumler, and Helen Claeys. future farmers of America The Atkinson chapter of future farmers of America wa6 organized ten years ago when vocational agriculture was begun in the Atkinson high school. It is a local organization of hoys studying vocational agriculture. The local clubs in each state are united into state clubs which together form the national f.f.A. The boys have had a lot of fun at the meetings this year. In the fall twenty-seven of us met and elected the following officers: president, Bruce Verkruyse; vice-president Dean Minnaert; treasure? John floming; secretary, John DeReu; sentinel , Richard floming; and reporter, Vernon Minnaert. We held a turkey raffle at Thanksgiving time. In December we had a chili supper and sold basketball schedule pencils. We managed some of the stands at the big carnival held february 3. The biggest events of the year for us agriculture boys were the livestock shows at Cambridge and Geneseo. Dean Minnaert, Bob Nordstrom, Bruce Verkruyse, Ki Vande-more and Ronald Coppejans showed at the Henry County fair and the Henry County Junior Show at Geneseo. Bruce Verkruyse took one of his angus calves to the International Show at Chicago where he placed 20th. The sectional f.f.A. organization holds an officers training school each year during the summer at some camp. Last year Dean Minnaert, Bruce Verkruyse, and Mr. Allison attended Camp Hauburg near Port Byron on the Mississippi River. Members of the club shown above are, from left to right, first row: Royce Ver-straete, Bill Schopp, Jim Rowers, Dean Minnaert, Donald Buysse, Ronald Coppejans, and Bob Nordstrom; second row: Bob Wancket, Ray VandeVoorde, Ray Gentry, Dale Van Vooren, Leonard Moens, Ron Longeville, and Marvin Causemaker; third row: Bob Sleaford, Richard Floming Bruce Verkruyse, Louis VandeVoord Vernon Minnaert, Ki Vande-more, John floming, Bruce VanHerzeele, and John DeReu. . Girls Athletic Association Under the guidance of Mrs. Birsner, our G.A.A. Club has been very active this year. The girls participated in some sport for one hour each week. Dvv’ng this time volley ball and basketball tournaments were held between the classes. This year we went bowling in Geneseo and swimming at the Y in Kewanee. We participated in several bowling playdays on Saturdavs, and held a playday for our district April 15. We had various games both indoors and out. Edley Taber, Elaine Slock, and Marilyn VandeVoorde accomnanied Mrs. Birsner to Joliet, November 29, where they learned the correct way to play basketball. In March we held a Chili supper to raise money. All members of G.A.A. took part in an acrobatic and dancing act for the carnival. These activities are healthful and also teach the girls good sportsmanship. All members are eligible to earn letters for taking part in various sports. We hope that G.A.A. will continue to grow in years to come. Officers for this year were: president, Marilyn VandeVoorde; vice-president, Edley Taber; secretary-treasurer, Joyce Cowells; and social chairmen, Helen Claeys, and Gloria DeVrieze. Members of the G.A.A. shown above are, from left to right, first row: Shirley Lashbrook, Dina Simon, Gerita DeVriez Elaine Baele, Rosella Eeckhout, Gwen DePauw, and Elaine Slock; second row: Bonnie Causeraaker, Pat Lund, Helen Claeyst Marilyn VandeVoorde, Joyce Cowells, Edley Taber, Gloria DeVrieze, Mrs. Birsner(sponsor), and Darlene Moens; third row: Carol Noard, LaVonne Teerlinck, Shirley Causemaker, Louise Lievens, Mildred Buysse, Ruth DeDecker, Marian Claeys, Henrietta Claeys, and Luella VanWaes; fourth row: Sally Rumler, Pat Lievens, Connie Frakes, JoAnn Vande- more, Jean DeTaeye, JoAnn DeNeve, Marian Lievens, Inez Lund, and Mary Ann Sherbeyn. Senior Play On Anril 20, at 8 o'clock, the curtain opened on the senior class play, Tiger House. a mystery comedy in three acts. Miss Johnson directed the play and Bob Nordstrom was the student director. The setting is a lonely mansion, formerly the home of a spiritualist who was Erma Lowrie's aunt. Erma has inherited the mansion, but must live there for a year before she may have complete possession of it. Two strange servants, Yami, a Hindu, and Mrs. Murdock, a very quiet-spoken woman,do not make the mansion a very pleasant place to live. Also there seem to be odd padding sounds heard in the night such as those made by a tiger. Erma's Aunt Sylvia, who owned the home before her death, had been horribly clawed to death, as if by a tiger. There are evel forces at work, but no one knows who or what. With the help of Mac, the boatman, and the appearance of the mystery woman the mystery is solved; but the surprising conclusion comes only after several spine-tingling and thrilling moments. The cast is shown above. From left to right, first row: Bruce VerEruyse, Gwen Ann DePauw, Joyce Cowells, Vernie Minnaert, and Dick Deopere. Back row are Owen Michels, Joan Vandemore, Pat Lievens, and Dave VanDeRostyne. Shirley Causemaker, who took the part of Aunt Sophia, is not shown on the picture above. - Junior Class Play On November 9� 19U9, the juniors presented their class play, A Case of Springtime, a conedy in three acts. Mien 3ob Parker, a high school junior, tried to impress his girl, Joan ber-naker, the principal's daughter, that he was suave and sophisticated, it led to one complication after another. His attempt to Saw a woman in half ended when the woman (Joan) was somehow accidentally cut into slightly. Ur. Abemaker's formal coat, which Joan had borrowed for Bob to use, got torn and dyed yellow. Bob's worried family decide to entertain the P.T.A. ladies in hopes they may intercede for him. Before Bob can prove how misunderstood he is, Dickie, his innocent looking kid brother, has set up a series of homemade booby traps (made of red pepper, fans, hot pads, and fly paper), and the P.T.A. ladies fall right into them. They think it is Bob's doings, and frantically angry they want to denounce him to the police, who are under the incorrect impression that he has stolen some valuable chinchillas from the zoo and have already sent someone to arrest him. Everything comes out all right in the happy ending. Members of the cast and the part each played are, from left to right, first row, Helen Claeys (Mrs. Parker), Bob Hoburg (Mr. Abemaker, the principal), Edley Taber (Joan Abemaker), Ron DeReu (Bob Parker), Henrietta Claeys (Gwen Anderson, Dickie's flame), Jean DeTaeye (Louella, the maid), and Duane Frakes (Mr. Parker); second row: Bonnie Causemaker(Betty Parker, Bob’s sister), Louis VandeVoorde (Dickie, the kid brother). Dean Minnaert (Eddie Abemaker), Marian Lievens (Mrs. James of the P.T.A.), Dick Floming (the plainclothesman), Gloria DeVrieze (Mrs. Brunswick of the P.T.A.). and Darlene Moens (Mrs. Hill of the P.T.A.). Arlene Moens (the lady from the zoo) was absent when the picture was taken. Carnival Play Cast Tha cast of Wildcat Willie Is shown at the left From left to right, front row Ruth DeDecker, Dina Simon, Rosella lockout; second row: Tonny Nower Leonard Moens, and Ron Longeville. Christmas Play Cast The cast of 1Twas th Night before Christmas in-clude from left to right, seated! Connie Frakes, Phillip Moens, Marian Claey Dale Van Vooren, Carol Hoard; standing: Gerita DeVrieze Sally Rumler, Leonard Moen% Mary Ann Sherbeyn, and Ron LongeviHa. Student Cc unci 2 The Student Council is made up of pupils who are chosen by their classmates to represent them in deciding issues concerning school affairs such as choosing the entertainment for the assembly programs. The seniors are allowed to have three representatives, the juniors may have two, and the sophomores and freshmen each have one representative. Br ice Verkruyse has been on the council for four years. This is the third year for Bonnie Causemaker. Jim Me Neil and Bruce Van Herzeele has represented their classes for two years, and Duane Frakes, Marian Claeys, and Vernon iiinnaert are the new members of the council. Officers for this year were! president, Bruce Verkruyse; vice-president, Jim McNeil, and secretary-treasurer, Duane Frakes. The members of the council shown above are, from left to right, seated: Bonnie Causemaker, junior class; Vernon Minnaert, senior class; Bruce Verkruyse, senior class; Jim Me Neil, senior class; Mr. Allison, adviser; standing: Duane Frakes, junior class; Bruce VanHerzeele, sophomore class; and Marian Claeys, freshman class. 1950 Carnival In the picture above are the king and queen of the carnival, the senior candidates, JoAnn Vandemore and Dick Deopere. From left to right, below, are Gloria De Vrieze and Dick Floming, junior candidates; Connie Frakes and Dale Van Vooren, freshman candidates; and Blaine Baele and Jim Nowers, sophomore candidates. The largest crowd to ever attend a Carnival at Atkinson High School helped to make the 1950 Carnival a success. In addition to the usual concessions such as dart throwing, bingq and many others, there was a spook show and several boxing matches. The program consisting of a one-act play, Wild-cat Willie and a girls acrobatic review, opened the evening's festivities. The crowning of the king and queen was the closing event of the evening. Homecoming The 19 9 Homecoming was held Friday night, October 28. Although the exciting game with the Cambridge Vikings ended in a 12-6 defeat, the dance was enjoyed by everyone. The Homecoming queen and her attendants are shown above. The queen, Pat Land, is seated. Standing from left to right, are Marvin VariDerSnick Marilyn VandeVoorde; the king, Bob Nordstrom: Joyce Cowells, and Vernon Minnaert. AUGUST JAITUABT Calendar 29. School starts 2. School starts 30. Beginning to study 3-6. Cornbelt tournament 9. f.H.A. S3 TMBffi 10. Gedva - here 13. Orion - there 7. Freshman-Sophomore party 16. F.f.A. 15. Senior pictures taken 17-20. Two Rivers tournament 16. Alwood - hers (football season opens) 19. Joyce gets A In Shorthand FEBRUARY 20. Mineral - there 21. f.H.A. 3. Carnival 23. New Vlndeor - here 6. f.H.A. 29. Prophetstown - here (fresh.-Soph.) 7. Annawan - there 30. Orion - here 8. f.H.A. Barndance 9. Jack does his fegllsh assignment OCTOBHt 10. Cambridge - there 14. Sheffield - there 3. T.B. Test 16. Magician 4. Alwood - there (fresh.-Soph.) 17. Mineral - there 5. G.A.A. 20. f.f.A. 6. Prophetstown - there (fresh.-Soph.) 21-24. District Tournament 7. Viola - there 27. Typing began on yearbook 10. Junior party 28. Coal shortage still In full swing 11. Annawan - there (fresh.-Soph.) 12. f.H.A. MARCH 13. Sherrard - here 14. Teachers nesting at Blackhawks 1. Juniors beat Seniors In basketball 17. y.f a. ( 31rl«) 18. Annawan - there 2. Magician assembly program 21. Wllliamsfleld - there 6-7. Vacation because of coal shortage 25. Cambridge - there (fresh.-Soph.) 10. Two Rivers chorus at Atkinson 26. Two Rivers faculty supper at fcrle. 13 Cornbelt meeting 27. Indies assembly program 20. f.f.A. 28. Homecoming 22. G.A.A. 29. 0 A A. NCV3CB]® 28. Marlonet assembly program 31. Barbara gets married APRIL 3. County Teachers Institute 7. f.H.A. 3. f.H.A. 11. Lyndon - there (Basketball season opens) 6-10. Raster vacation 15. Tampico - here 15. Play day. 16. Joyce, Gwen, and JoAnn walked home at noon 20. Senior play 1 . Prophetstown - here 21. f.f.A. MAT 22. Hillsdale - there 23. G.A.A. 1. f.H.A. 24. Thanksgiving vacation 2. Two Rivers Track Meet 29. Annawan - here 8. Band at Annawan 30. G.G.A. 12. Bradley Day 16. Corn Belt Track Meet D2C42S 17. Novelty Night 21. BaccalAureate 1. f.H.A. 24-25. Sxams 2. Mineral - here 26. Graduation 5. Ben falls off his seat In English 6. Port Byron - there 7. f.f.A. supper 8. G.A.A. JULY 9. Alwood - there 12. f.H.A. party Senior trip 13. Cordova - hare 14. G.A.A. 15. faculty party 16. New Windsor - here 17. Pat hits hot toe In swimming leaeon 19. f.f.a. 20. fc-le - there 21. Christmas vacation stpjiw yen Moet likely to succeed ..................... Beet dressed boy..............Bruce Terkruyee Most athletic boy......................Ternie Mlnnaert Most responsible person...........Pat Lievens Girl with best disposition....Joyce Cowells Most unusual nickname..................Pickle Most studious pupil.............Carol Noard Slowest person............................Bob Nordstrom ...............Bruce Terkruyee and Bob Nordstrom Best dressed girl ..............Gwen Ann DePauw Most athletic girl ..........Marilyn VandeToorde Beet sportsmanship...................Jim McNeil Boy with best disposition..........Dick Deopere Greenest freshman..................Soger Brown Possessor of loudest laugh.........Joie DeNere Best Gun Chewer....................Dean Mlnnaert Having our picture taken Mrs. Snider Hands full Waiting patiently m “ I Athletics Varsity Football The 194.9 football season was successful just as usual. We lost our first game but after that we started rolling. Bob Nordstrom was our captain for the year. Our high scoring was done by Marvin VanDer Snick and Vernon Minnaert. We were defeated by Cambridge at our Homecoming by a score of 12-6. We They A1wood Mineral New Windsor Orion Viola Sherrard Annawan Williamsfield Cambridge 6 22 20 0 12 31 0 4 25 7 3 P 28 43 8 33 26 6 12 Members of the team above are, from left to right, first row: Bruce VerKruyse, Marvin VanDerSnick, Vernon Minnaert, Dave VanDeRostyne, Ki Vandemore, Bob Nordstrom, and Coach Curl; second row: Donald Buysse, Owen Michels, Dean Minnaert, Jack Gentry, Ron DeReu, Duane Frakes, John Floming, and Dick Floming. Freshman-Sophomore Football The freshman-sophomore football team, made up of mostly inexperienced freshmen, got off to a very pood start by winning their first three pames; but wound up by losing their last two. The scores of these games were: We They Prophetstown 20 13 Annawan 31 6 A1wood 18 6 Prophetstown 0 26 Cambridge 19 U Members of the team shown above are from left to right, fjrst row: Ray Gentry, Bob Appleman, Dale VanVooren, Phillip Moens, Leonard Moens, Ray VandeVoorde; second row: Ron Longeville, Marvin Causemaker, Darrell VanDeRostyne, Coach Curl, Darrell DeDecker, Bob Sleaford, and Bobby DeGeeter. Cheerleaders To keep the spirit and morale of the crowd high in losing as well as winning a hattle was the responsibility of the above wearers of green and gold. Trorn left to right are Pat Lievens, Joyce Cowells, Marilyn VandeVoorde, and Owen Ann DePauw. School Song Here's a cheer for Old Atkinson! We fight for honor, we fight for fun. Raise your golden banners high; Shake down the thunder from the sky. Though our foes be great or small. Old Atkinson will win over all. While are golden boys are marching, Onward to victory! Rah, Rah, Rah. XfiUl The team is in a huddle, The Coach is at the head. He laid down his rule book. And this is what he said. Oh, you Tigers, you. Let's Go! We're from Atkinson and Just a little prouder, And if you don't believe us we'll yell a little louder. We're from Atkinson and Just a little prouder, And if you don't believe us we'll yell a little louder. Tea Atkinson, Tea High, Rah, Tea. Atkinson High. Rah Rah Rah Rah, Sh Sh, Rah Rah Rah Rah, Sh Sh, Rah Rah Rah Rah, Sh Sh, Rah Rah Rah Rah, Sh Sh, Rah, fea, Sh. Tea Coach, Tea Curl, Rah, Tea, Coach Curl. Basketball Schedule Varsity Team We They Lyndon 67 19 Tampico 39 18 Prophetstown 64 57 Hillsdale 67 35 Annawan 80 31 Mineral 55 45 Port Byron 39 64 Alwood 52 46 Cordova 58 31 New Windsor 44 33 Erie 40 44 Galva 46 44 Orion 33 52 Viola 45 40 Sherrard 51 50 Moline B 41 83 Annawan 35 34 Cambridge 62 54 Sheffield 57 63 Mineral 43 45 Corn Belt Tournament New Windsor 40 41 Two Hivers Tournament Mineral 54 46 Brie 31 42 Port Byron 45 26 District Tournament LaPayette 62 41 Annawan 63 41 Mineral 41 50 Reserve Team Lyndon 42 8 Tampico 29 21 Prophetstown 30 36 Hillsdale 34 27 Annawan 29 15 Mineral 21 22 Port Byron 18 27 Cordova 42 26 Erie 26 28 Galva 41 31 Annawan 21 18 Sheffield 38 10 Mineral 20 18 Basketball The varsity basketball team had a successful season, winning 18 games and loosing 9. They took third place in the Two Rivers Tournament and finished second in the Cornbelt Conference. Vernie Minnaert was the unanimous choice of the coaches for the all star first team in both conferences. He collected 495 points in 27 games this year. Jim McNeil was given honorable mention. The reserve team made a good record by winning nine games and losing four. Members of the team shown above are, from left to right, first row: Duane Prakes, Bruce Verkruyse, Dick Deopere, Marvin VahDerSnick, Coach Curl, and Vernie Minnaert; standing, Ki Vandemore, Dave VanDeRostyne, Bob Hoburg, Ron DeReu, Jim McNeil, and Dean Minnaert. Basketball Practice, Games Well Under Way; ‘Beat Atkinson Remains Slogan in Two Rivers, Corn Belt fS ■ba n is by now well un e Clips Port Byron; ison Smashes Ann av an i)H!t WARREN, « h SUff Writer. an aiyntvt W setf, c qudu no IE 1949-50 b. schools in m Klrkw :ouple of coaler uy at moM ces—TWO R der way for two week, with Atkl Y the River loop and Keithsburi t v with a pair of win.- each, .speculating or. how relative strei am.s, it's evident now that C no time in finding a brand Are Unanimous es in Dispatch Poll livers Top Squad; Krueger orn Belt Underclassman RRI N Staff Wrili r V � Rivers bask } flouncing the 2d pns. naming lust giving several yoi will lx hear ll UU|Si � CS ly line, a (urn Ite JTv (ru Mil TT ing a gif .11.1 with joy— M live tha has a If am average of 74.4 points per game, based on the last sea-performance of eat h indi- Miuf placer. S h?i |.� utv in jtRin -: power n aw rage of 63 iW -aine Unanimou Uf T o f the CornV iolcctiun tvffc unanimous Die loop nor lion (io will differ with arhrs have assemt lion that would tkinson. t Di first tef no unani' r coach in § nnaert. namcc TWo Ri Atkins . File Anna an Mineral .. f ordo‘ a • •. Lyndon ...... Tampico Prophetstoi Ifillsdal Port Byron La at Atkinson 6 Erie 43. V The VV l' A ° Ailth, who is only 23 Eureka college, 5 � . V. - arr. into i tie fo .V Terence crowr tjP tall. Again the 11. whose enlisted emerged . ty a- 1946 after r acilic theater of V ekV 4 a petty officer, third , during the war. was a P° t l clerk, and served ftom 1944 tilt 1946. Both coaches can boast fine ni educational backgrounds, too. The ih: Port Byron mentor enrolled at Iv- Illinois Slate Normal prior to the tn- tvar, and, upon being discharged, Jails attended Eastern Illinois Teach-I re- ers college before finishing up at pver Eureka. Curl began his college education in 1946 at the University of Illi- nois. and r Normal in 19 physic Natil specti to do w’i of the t' aches mit it itched to Illinois were graduated h majored in ys at the re-ve quite a bit •.sent status quo t ms—and their Xjready ° a u aga------ rro Tx yun V I Jford h. Aftt Hamrr. •• ; is is is r� —as K 111 5—Si acorin Minna © from ating th o. 4 as iVl irie .Nit1 ent of Last Yea earn Over Prop! Pirates, 66-tiic loop tha year s title Vernon yroiu bhuck s ra ©M ert Sets Loooma crs w last -k of 38 Points „ rh 3 5s. nu against roJn-town If - Tiday night, wain spotlight by swish- Vd 7 Victory The huysse non Undi average, reserve? Imped into ing a dozen field goals and convert- , I lng one free throw for 25 Tiger j ‘ counters., f It Atkinson's game from the . beginning. The Tigers held a 26-14 f advantage at the half, and didn’t { STANDINGS. W. L. Pet. 3 0 1.000 .... 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 An 1' kinson-going I w atch t ( in the roache et warmed up until the final , quarter, when they ripped thro :h I with 24 tallies h fr� k� « • I 4]l llloprrr 1 2 fr Ihf A name sting be fov the 1 the c� lampiro , Prophetstown pa rati v i leA I of t! ;: %t f Iy- 0 I .ooo Coach Sil % ( Vcd, i. o'! .owing [y- 0 1 ooo “I d Curl t • mu: capitaJizf... 1 a smooth-passing | style of ball, grabbed the! Inurtli sror, by mrur : - ------ — - — l -t aiklnuin - foline ispatch photos e r,ph(W,t -------------------- .it .ir Last Night’s Loop Game Ricir stetter, Uillsdaie; Prophetstown. in. Mineral. Y Jim McNeil, Atkin- dTr, anil John B Freshmen-Sophomore Basketball The freshmen-sophomore basketball team won four games ‘ and lost seven. J-hey finished third in the Cornbelt Conference behind a two way tie for first between Cambridge and Orion. The most thrilling game of the season was Atkinson's 33 - 30 victory over Cambridge, knocking Cambridge out of undisputed first place into a tie with Orion. The freshmen-sophomore team played Kewanee twice and tangled with the Geneseo junior varsity at Geneseo. •Ve They Alwood 31 29 New iVindsor 38 18 Kewanee 22 39 Orion lU 2k Viola 29 25 Sherrard 31 37 Annawan 2U 25 Kewanee 35 hh Geneseo Jr. Varsity 3h ks Cambridge Annawan Tournament 33 30 Manlius 30 50 The players are from left to right, first row: Ray Gentry, Jim Rowers, Dale VanVooren, Bob Applenan, Darrell Rostyne, and Bob DeGeeter, second row: Bob Jancket, Tommie Rowers,Leonard Moens, Darrell Decker, Coach Curl, Philip Moens, Mark Claeys, Marvin Causemaker, and Ronnie Longeville. 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