Atkinson High School - Tiger Yearbook (Atkinson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1955 volume:

PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF ATKINSON COMMUNITY HICH SCHOOL DEDICATION ORVILLE HARKEY The senior class wish to dedicate this annual to our good friend Mr. Harkey in grateful appreciation for his interest and help both in our activities 2nd school work. SCHOOL BOARD The seven men above have to their credit much progress made by the school during the past year. New equipment purchased for the ft bool thds year includes library uhelrves, several hundred new bocks, chemistry, commercial, and girls physical education equipment. William Sears, president of the board, and Clarence Buyisse, secretary of the board, have served for five yeaTS each; Marian Brieser, George Manthe and Earl Noard have served for three years arch, Robert Little and Elmer Mapea have been on the board for one year. The regular meeting of the board is on the first Monday of each month. Oomplriments of JOHN NELSON, CONTRACTOR Geneseo, Illinois FACULTY JOHN NOLAN Principal (English LA VONA JOHNSON English Librarian HOWARD ALLISON Agriculture JOHN HAWORTH Hil 'tory Coach BETH COOK Science Girls' P. E. JUNE POWELL Home Eronomics BETTY JEAN BUYSSE Commerce Vocal Music ORVILLE HARKEY Mathematics Science Assistant Coach BARBARA SNIDER Office Secretary Oomphments of HORXECKER’S GREENHOUSE, Geneseo, Illinois WORK, WORK, WORK! 1. Some study, some don’t. 2. That will be $7.42. 3. Some of this, a pinch of that, and stir vigorously. 4. My boss writes the funniest tetters. 5. Executive Suite. 6. Running off the Tiger Rag. 7. We toss a salad in Home Ec. I. 8. Here’s the heart and here’s the liver. 9. Working can be fun. Compliments of ART VAN RIE’S TAVERN, Atkinson, Illinois WE’RE WORKING ON THIS PAGE, TOO! 1. Caesar’s hour. 3. Math, class. 2. New books for the library- 4. Driver’s Training. Watch out pedestrians. Oomxplimeivte of TONY’S TAVERN Atkinson, IMinois FRANCES BROOKS (Fran) Thoughts left un-aid re never wasted.” Transfered from Geneseo 3; Class Treasurer 4; F. H. A. 4; G. A. A. 4; Chorus 4; Librarian 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Carnival Attendant 4. LESTER ATWELL (Lea) “All men have their faults; Too mu'.h modesty is his.” Class President 1,3,4; F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Reporter 3; Secretary 4; Var.ity Clutb 1,2,3,4; President 4; Yearbook Staff; Boys Chorus 1,2; Class Play 1,2,3; Homecoming- King 4; Heart-throb Attendant 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; ‘Past-ball 4; CAROL JEAN VANDEWOESTYNE (Carol) “Quiet persons are welcome everywhere.” Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 3,4; F. H. A. Camp 3’ G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff; Green and Gold Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1.2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Clas - Play 1,2,3; Homecoming Attendant 2,4; JAMES FALK (Jim) The mare mischief, the better sport.” Transferred from Erie, 4; Cl s Vice President, 4; Annual Staff, 4; Band 4; President 4; Basketball 4. BEVERLY PECK (Bev) “Studies grow into character.” F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Point Chairman 3; Secretary and Treasurer 4; Annual Staff Editor; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play 1,2,3; Carnival Attendant 2; Sweetheart Attendant 3; NORMAN MICHELS (Norm) “Norm, my boy, you’re just in time to be too late.” Class President 2; Student Council 4; Chorus 2; Band 4, Vice-President 4: Football 2,3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4: Carnival Attendant 2; Varsity Club 4; Class Play 1,2,3; Annual Staff. LORRAINE PIESTER (Rainy) “Lay aside responsibilities and entertain a cheerful disposition.” Class Secretary 4; Class Treasurer 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1,2,3; Social Chairman 3; Annual Staff 4; Green and Gold Staff 2; Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3; Class Flay 2, 3; Carnival Attendant 1,3; Sweetheart Attendant 3; KENNETH STURTEWAGEN (Starts) “Where is the laughter that shook the rafter; by the way, where is the rafter?” Student Council 1,2,3,4; President 4; Varsity Club 3,4; Track 2,3; F. F. A. 1,2,3, 4; President 4; Treasurer 3; Class Play 1,2,3; Baseball 4; Annual Staff 4: Chorus 1, 2; Carnival Attendant 1; Homecoming Attendant 4; KATHLEEN VANDEWOESTYNE (Kathy) “There are always two sides to every argument; mine and the wrong side.” Class Vice-President; Class Treasurer 3; F. H. A. Degree Chairman 2; Parliamentarian 3; Yearbook Staff Green and Gold 1, 2, Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Play 1,2,3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Gills State 3; SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Four years ago thirteen shy freshmen en-t.red the di:ors of Atkinson High, nort of green, tut full of pep. Four days later, our pep was diminhthed by the initiation which was a kit of fun for the sophomores aixi a lot of walking for us. A. Christmas time we gave a play for the school. “Pop Reads the Christmas Carol.” After that it was ju t a let of studying. Coming back for our sophomore year we were sorry to see we had lost three classmates, Don Short, Joy e Lasbbrcok, and Don Mason, which left us with five boys and five girls. We had a St. Patrick’s Day dance and gave a play for the Carnival. During the last -emester we received a new class member, Don Deskin, which gave us eleven at the end of what we think was a studious year. Our junior year opened with a money making bang as we made money for our senior trip and the prom by taking care of the food stand at the football and basketball games. In November we presented a mystery play, THE VAMPIRE BAT. The play required many properties which we contributed to the drama equip- ment. Coming back the :econd semester after a merry Christmas we were joined by Frances Brooks, but Pat Wilson left the class. In February we sold memory bocks. In March we were joined by a blond haired boy, Jim Falk to enlarge our class, but Harlan Lain left which made cur enrollment the usual ten. In May we had our prom for which we worked very hard. The theme was “Harbor Lights.” Our last year brought us a lot of hard walk to get ready to graduate and to finance the trip to New York. Jim LeCleir dropped out in the fall, but Roy Gentry joined u? in January. During the football and basketball seasons we sponsored two sock hops which came out very well. In December two seniors went to the band festival in Chicago for three days. In April we had our senior play which was a big succesWe thank the juniors for a wonderful prom, and we thanik the faculty for all their help and patience with us. Now that the time has come, we are not so happy to say good-bye to Atkinson High School. Compliments of NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY Atkinson, Illinois Oomptomente of DAVE BUYSSE SHOPPING CENTER Atkinson Illinois SENIOR SNAPSHOTS 6 “And in this cage . . . ” 7. Somebody’s getting told. 8. Lester and Kenny. 9. Little Lord Lester. 10. Junior history trip. 1. Senior girls 2. Bev. is happier than her friends 3. Kenny Joe 4. Jim. 5. Norm. PROPHECY During my vast travels among the planets in the year, 1970, I Oime upon the nine seniors of 1055 about their everyday affairs which turned out to be something we never would have expected. lister Atwell was upon Saturn keeping up an old high s-:ihool hc� blby of his, raising and racing pure-� bred horses. The people (rather, the things) of the planet do not appreciate the horse's looks and speed, however; they prefer them pickled with inter-pl:netary space juice from a teroids. He has placed first four times at the Solar Olympics. He has the advantage of using Saturn's rings for a practice track. Norman was quite satisfied to stay on earth, since he crashed on the first flight to the moon. His reward for such bravery was sea on tickets for the rest of bis life for his favorite baseball team, the Detroit Tigers. Every once in a while he takes an airplane ride. Sturfe Sturtewagen moved to the hot.est planet, Meicury, to match his temper. His ability to announce, in his high school days for the Oarnival and nut h, paid off and he is M. C. of Mercury Calls. He also owns a resort hotel wilih ste.im baths and all. On Mars I found Jiim Falk, and architectural engineer. He designs canals on Mars because of his geometric knowledge he acquired at AXJ.H.S. His own house is one big room with moving partition? and remote controlled furniture. Pluto, a cool, calm, and collected planet, finds Fr.n Brooks the same way. Her hugh velvet plush office, from which she runs a semi- truck fleet, has a scale model of the whole line. She's always finding new ways to make her drivers comfortable. Her best notion was using ronden ed air and carbonated water for extra speed in her trucks. Jupiter, known for its largeness, was needed by Kathleen VanDeWoestyne. The family of hers were swarming all over the place so she moved them to Jupiter. Last approximate calculations are 102 cousins, 24 aunts, and 30 uncle . Fj ery one meets once a year at her Tara II mansion for a hugh dinner. She has a wonderful recipe for roast quaddles which is a space-bird that has 20 legs. She has a quaddle shaped swimming pool. Bev Peck, the Jet model school owner, moved to Venus. She went there for a Miss Solar System conte t and Irked it so well she decided to stay. The successful modeling school is for young hopefuls. She has tutored more winners than any other 12 studios o-mlbined. Carol VanDeWoestyne never out grew her old extra-curi icular activity, moon-gazing; so, of course, the only planet, she could be on is Neptune, noted for it’s many moons. She also ownes and runs the C. V. D. W. Green. Cheese factory. Lorraine Piester's blond hair has brought her fame. She moved to Uranus, which has great ability to reflect light. There, under these advantageous conditions, she models for shampoo advertisements. The reflection increased 19 times when she set foot on the planet. They pay her 10,900 credits a month to live on Uranus, which isn't bad these day?. Now as the sun sinks behind the nine planets and our nine seniors of 1955, we bid them farewell as we sail off on an expedition into the 4th dimension on a scientific expedition searching for buried trea ures of the atomic C ptain Kidd. THE DIAPER SET LESTER “How do you like my new : onvertJble? NORMAN S-a-a-y, you can't hardly Set them kind no more. BEVERLY “This air-conditioning unit is simply marvelous! KATHLEEN “Coma any closer and 1 11 throw this teddy bear at KENNY Mom, bow do you expect me to get Of girl when I have to wear these confounded short pants? JIM “Til take on all challengers.” FRANCES “There goes a cute one, I n’t he? CAROL “Look at that funny little hoy in sbort pants. SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the class of 1 55,being of sound mind, whole heartedly good-natured, and of uncertain disposition, bequeath these treasured belongings to the following: L Lester Atwell, leave nry typing ability to Roger Mapes so he can learn to erase as well as I do. Also, to Mama LeCleir, 1 leave my ability to cross the railroad tracks in the nick of time. To Betsy Nowers, so that she’ll always be sure of a date, I leave my ability to go steady. J, Frances Brooks, leave my ability to get through muddy lanes to Pete Boelens, so he’ll never 'be late for a date. To iMaribeth Smith I leave my laughing smile so he’ll always look happy. ITo David Ncurd I leave my small feet so he won’t always be stepping on everyone else’s. I, Jim Falk, leave my divine height to Linda VanWaes so she will always be on top. To Stanley Causemaker I leave my blond hair so he won’t need to get crew cuts anymore. To Pat Baele I leave my ability to a ik questions that have no answers so she can always get the teacher off the subject. I leave to Vernon Moens all my comic books by W alt Disney. I, Norman Michels, leave my ability to get to school almost but not quite late to Richard Gentry so Barbara won’t have to write out so many excuse-. My bowling ability I leave to Ruth Ann Hoogerwerf so she’ll always get strikes. To Ann VanOpdorp I leave my artistic ability so she’ll always have something to do in her spare time. I, Beverly Peck, leave all my cast off college beaus to Joan DeGeeter so rhe won’t torment the high school boys anymore. My ability to keep quiet in study hall I leave to Roberta Carton so she won’t get into anymore trouble. To Marjorie Reiling I leave my ability to play the piano so she can accompany herself. I, Lorraine Piester, leave my preference for Annawan boys to Barbara Johnson so she’ll always have an escort. To Jim VenStraete I leave all my ibaby sitting jobs so be can use oil his spare time profitably. I, Kenny Sturtewagen, leave to Eddie Schul-meister my iron controlled eyes so his eye won’t twitch and make everyone think he is winking. To Bob VanOpdorp I leave my ability to make those la t second long shots so he can always be on the winning team. I leave my announcing ability to Virginia Mart so she can always be heard. I, Carol VanDeWoestyne, leave to Marlene Buysse my shorthand ability so she can have a head start on the rest of the class. To Norma Hecks, I leave my long gleaming black hair so she won’t always ibe the first one finished combing her hair. To Ronnie Manthe I leave my guarding ability so he can get by with as many fouls as I did. I, Kathleen VanDeWoestyne, leave my dark brown eyes to Richard McKibbon so he can flash them at all the girls. I leave my speedy trips to Geneseo so Gretta Abbott so she’ll always be there on time. To Jack VanStechelman I leave my arguing ability -o he can always try to get what he wants. Witnesses: George Gobel Buzz Cory Long Sam 1. A little to the .left. 2. Second childhood. 3. Glamor lovely. 4. I wish I was a kid a$rain. 5. It’s colder than you think. SENIORS AGAIN 6. Whicfh one of you jruys is guilty? 7. Time for refreshments. 8. New outfits. 9. On top of the world, or thereabouts. 10. Young at heart. Compliments of MIDLAND ELECTRIC COAL CORPORATION Atkinson, Illinois CLASS POEM When help is asked for, Lester always hears; His interest in everyone is way beyond his years. At first you’d think Fran was an angel and shy; But listen to that gigle; see the gleam in her eye? Jim Falk is noted for being quizzical; At asking questions he’s simply whizzical. About his studies Norm’s nonchalont; The bowling alley’s his favorite haunt. Rainy is tiny without much power; She iles a lot; who’s seen, her glower? Be-v’s head’s in the clounds, her feet on the ground. Her mind is on music, at a piano she’ll be found. He sinks those long shots; his friends are many; He’s never quiet; that’s our Kenny. Carol, reading, races across the page; Way too fast at such a tender age. A 'business career Kathy shuns; A home for her with little ones. — Beverly Peck. CLASS FLOWER Pink Carnation CLASS COLORS Pink and Silver CLASS MOTTO “Climb high, climb far; Your aim the sky, your goal a star.” Compliments of FEDERiALA’ORTH IOWA GRAIN COMPANY Atkinson, Illinois Pete BoeJens, president Ron M-nthe, vice-president Ruth Ann Hoojjerwenf, secretary Marjorie Reiling, treasurer (iretta Ahbott Pat Baeie Marlene Buysse Roberta Carton Stanley Cause-maker Joan DeGeeter Richard Gentry Norma Hecks Rai'lmrs Johnson Marna LeOleir Rojfer Mapes Virginia Mart Richard McKibbon Vernon Moens Raid Noard Betsy Nowers Kddie Schulmei.-ter Maribeth Smith Ann VanOpdonp Jack VanStechelman Linda VanWses Jim VerStraete Compliments of WALT AND BABE'S TRUCK LINE, Atkinson, Illinois ' JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY We call ourselves the jolly juniors. The highest number in our class was reached this year when twenty-seven of us enrolled. Although Kenlyn Ver V'hoore had left the class to become Mrs. Ray Gentry, 'Mtaribeth Smith, Norma Hecks, and Gretta Abbott joined us. The juniors were active in many organizations and activities and well represented in sports. We were happy to have Marlene Buysse from our class as Homecoming queen. Ruth Ann Hoogerwerf served as president of the F. H. A., and Marjorie Reiling was G. A. A. president. We sold food at the basketball and football games. Our Carnival royalty received over $100.00 in votes to become king and queen of the 1065 Carnival. We gave our junior play in the fall. The biggesst event of the year to us was the junior-senior prom. Our theime was “Oriental Gardens.” The center of our decorations was the huge tree in the middle of the gym hung with colored Japanese lanterns. A bamboo screen decorated with pink flowers served as a backdrop for the orchestra. Picket fences, boxed in flowers on one side of the gym and the garden cafe at the other where purvo-h and cake were served by the freshmen. Favors of nutcups with Orintal parasols were presented to the guests. To enter the dance floor, guests crossed a small wooden bridge banked with flowers and placed over a small pool complete with gold fish. Japanese fans and a false ceiling of hugh swaths of dark blue crepe paper printed with silver stars completed the decorations. Miss Cook was the junior class sponsor. Compliments of ATKINSON TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Atkinson, Illinois SOPHOMORE CLASS Lucille Sherbeyn, president (Jordon Croegaert vice-ipresLdeivt Barbara VerStraete, secretary Robert Franks, treasurer Connie Bvysse Linda DeCUusemaker Leon DeDecker Ronnie DeDecker Judy DeReu Lorraine DcRoo Karen Franks Junior Grypp Roifer Hoburjj Donnie Li in Ijuirel Neulieb Wayne Olson Connie Pacquer Gerald Roman Francis S.haeffer Joe Sherheyn Marie Vandersnick Jerry VanOpdorp Charles Williams Pat Wirth SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY At the first meeting of the twenty-four sophomore class members the following were elected to offices: Lucille Sheribeyn, president; Gordon Croeguert, vice-president; Barbara Ver-Straete, secretary; and' Bob Franks, treasurer. Lorraine DeRoo, elected la f year to the student council, remained the sophomore representative. Mrs. Powell was the sophomore sponsor. The sophomores enjoyed initiating the freshmen this year. Their activities also included the mag.zine sale and a noon hour candy sale. Their king and queen candidate:' for the carnival won second place. The sophomores had a candy stand at the carnival and helped the juniors and seniors on the various stands. Most of the sophomores were in the carnival program. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Thirty-one not so shy frehmen began school last fall. They soon became used to the school routine and learned how to open their lockers in a few weeks. During ithe first week of school they chose their officers whish were: president, Pat Bickers, vice-president, Mary Ann McKibbon, :es-treasurer, Sharon Nickerson, und Student council, Duane VanVooren. Mr. Harkey was their sponsor. Their first school activity was the annual initiation in which all took part (under pressure), and nexrt they sold magazines. Later during the year they had a candy stand at the carni viil and their king and queen candidates won third plaice. FRESHMAN CLASS Pa: Bickers, president Miry Ann McKitubon, viee-pre: ident .Sharon Nickerson, secretary- tre:sirrer Martha Brieser Maribeth Buysse Ri'.ij Carton John Can we Is Charles Claeys Roger Claeys Dick Haars Sherman Jones Dixie Locke Jackie Mart Diane Mapes Kathryn Nowers D ie Roman Mary Margaret Sears Vernon Shetfbeyn Carol Simon Share n Swanson Herby Vandersniok Judy Vander nick Sharon Vandersnidk Lynn VanOpdorp Jerry VanRie Duane VanVooren Mary Jo VerKruyse Jerry Wancket Lindli Wancket Sandy Williams LITTLE WHEELS 1. L?ben:ce 2. Noggin, knockin. 3. Try smiling’. 4. Carefree day . 5. Where’s the camera. 6. Days gone by. 7. Just leaving. 8. It’s better than walking. 9. School Days. BAND Under the able direction of the new band director Walter Kuibler the high school and grade chool pupils are receiving: some good experience in instrumental music. Fifty-two pupils indicated their interest in the subject of band music. A few days l. ter the band was organized. They were handicapped Iby the la: k of enough instrvments, but that was soon remedied by the purchase of the necesrary instruments including the excellent set of kettle drums, a tuba, and a r. v baritone. Band members were the proud posessors of new dark green 'band uniforms trimmed with gold br-id which arrived in March. On December 16, some of the band members went to Chicago to the Band Clinic held at the Sherman Hotel. They heard bands from Davenport, Iowa; and from the Canadian Air Foice among other. The band marched at the H mecoming game and played for seme of the basketball games. They also ga e a progr:m for the Open House held in the fall. Small instrumental groups performed for the junior play. The band participated in the annual Corrtbelt Band Festival held at Orion His.li School in the spring. The nuirJbers played for graduation showed the excellent progress of the band this year. Ocmpliments of LEE LUMBER COMPANY Geneseo, Illinois SCHEHL STANDARD SERVICE Atkinson, Illinois From left to right: Carol Simon, Connie Pacquer, Mary Jo VerKruyse, Ruth Ann Hooger- werf, Marjorie Reilimg, Nonna Hecks, and Mi °. Buysse. SEXTET The members of the sextet this year are Marjorie Reiling and Norma Hecks, sopranos; Ruth Ann Hoogerwertf and Mary Jo Verkruyse, second sopranos; and Connie Pacquer and Carol Simon, altos. Mrs. Buysse is their director and they have been accompanied by Beverly Peck and Betsy Nowers. The highlight of the year was winning a first place rating at the District Music Contest held in Knoxville March 19. They entered the state contest held in Charleston, April 29, and 30, where they received a third place rating. During the year the sextet sang for the Hallowe’en Hop, the Christmas program, a P. T. A. meeting, the Sadie Hawkins dance, the Corn-belt Music Festival and for graduation. Their contest number was Velvet Shoes. Other numbers were “Mah Lindy Lou”, Tweed-ley Dee,” and many others. Oomplrirnents of OFFERLE OIL COMPANY PHILLIPS 66 Geneseo, Illinois GEXESEO SALES COMPANY Albert Holevoet Geneseo, Illinois CHORUS Fil m left to right, first row: Lorraine De Roo, Lucille Sherbeyn, Kathleen VanDeWoestyne, Betsy Mowers, Ann VanOpdorp, Barbara VerStraete; second row: Sandy Williams, Jackie Mart, Fiances Brooks, Sharon Vander snick, Mar-lene Buysse, Ruth Ann Hoogenwertf, Marjorie Reiling, Carol Van'DeWoestyne, Carol Simon, Maribeth Buysse, and Mir. Buyase; third row: Gretta Abbott, Barbara Johnson, Karen Franks, Connie Pacquer, Mary Margaret Sears, Judy Va riders nick, Mary Ann McKilhbon, Mary Jo Verkruyse, Kathryn Nowers, Sharon Swanson, Virginia Mart, Marie Vandersnick, Norma Hecks; fourth row: Dixie Locke, Rita Carton, Sharon Nickerson, Martha Brieser Maribeth Smith, Pat Wirth, Beverly Peck, Connie Buysse, Linda De Causeimaker, Roberta Carton, Joan DeGeeter, Pat Baele, and Judy DeReu. Forty-one girlL blend their voices in songs twice a week under the direction of Mrs. Buysse. There are fourteen first sopranos, fourteen second sopranos, and thirteen aRos. Religious songs, spirituals, romantib song?, and patriotic songs were practiced during the year. ‘My Hero” seemed to be their favorite. Other favorites were “Hello Young Lovers”, “Swing Low”, “I Waited for the Lord”, and “This Is My Country”. The chorus again participated in the Corn belt Music Festival which wai? held in Cambridge on March 29. They also sang at the Baccalaureate services. CHORUS Compliments of GILBERT J. PRITCHARD IMPLEMENTS Gene eo, Illinois HENRY VAN HERZEELE ATKINSON FEED MILL Atkinson, Illinois Frcm left to right, fiiat row: Lorraine De Roo, Marna LeClelr, Lucille Sherbeyn, Kathleen V nDeWoertyne, Betsy Nowers, Ann VanOpdorp, Barbara VerStraete; second row: Marie Van- dersnick, Marrbeth Buyse, Carol Simon, Carol Van De Woestyne, Marjorie Reiling, Ruth Ann Hoogerwerf, Marlene Buyese, Sharon Vandersn ick, Linda VanWaes, Fr;ncei Brooks, Lorraine Piss er; third row: Gretta Albbott, Barbara Johnson, Karen Franks, Connie Pacquer, Mary Margaret Sears, Judy Vandersnick, Mary Ann MeKibbon, Mary Jo VerKruyse, Kuhryn Nowers, Sharon Swanson, Linda Waneket, Diane Mapes.iMis. Powell; fourth row: Nonna Hecks, Judy DeReu, Pat Baele, Joan DeGeeter, Roberta Carton, Linda DeOauscmaker, Connie Buysse, Beverly Pe k, Pat Wirth, M ribeth Smith, Martha B:ieser, Pat Bicker?, Sharon Nicker on, Rita Carton, and Dixie Lee Locke. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Atkinson F. H. A. began their year in September by electing officers and deciding to have one meeting a month. Officers elected were: president, Ruth Ann Hrogerwrerf; vice president, Marlene Buysse; Secretary, Marjorie Reiling; treasurer, Carol VanDe Woestyne; parliamentarian, Marna LeCleir; Degrees chairman, Lorraine DeRoo and Ann VanOpdorp; Social chairman, Lucille Sherbeyn and Betsy Nowers; and public relations, Kathleen VanDeWoestyne and Baibara VerStraete. I At the October meeting, a voting delegate was selected for the House of Delegates meeting at New Boston. The eleven girls who attended the meeting brc light back many good ideas whi h will be worked into the year’s program. One of the biggest things the F. H. A. has done this year was co-rsponsoring a Hallowe’en Hop with the G. A. A. They presented a program, and organ music was furnished for dancing by Mrs. Powell, our advisor. The girls of both organizations donated food for the lunch stand winch was operated by the freshman girls. The F. H. A. cleared $57.00 on this dance. On November 20, the F. H. A. and F. F. A. held a family night and potluck supper for their families after which the F. H. A. conducted their formal installation service for the officers. This supper was attended by approximately 200 peo«ple. In January, the formal initiation of our freshman girls was he d in connection with the P. T. A. After the meeting the girls served punch and cake. February was a big month for the F. H. A. On February 19, we sponsored a semi-formal Sweetheart dian :e. Sweetheart and heartthrob were Baibara Johnson and Kenny Sturtewragen. On March 25th we sponsored a Sadie Hawkins dance. The girls presented a program and donated food for the food stand. Mrs. PoweW played the organ for dancing. May 7th was the date for the Section 10 Spring Rally at Cambridge. The girls participated in several events. On May 18th we presented a style show for the P. T. A. To end our successful year in F. H. A. we invited the F. F. A. boys to a w’einer roast. BILL ELSEY CHEVROLET Atkinson, Illinois CLmpliments of E. A. JOHNSON INSURANCE AGENCY Annawan, Illinois FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA From h'ft to righta, fil'd row: Duane Van Vooren, Laurel Neulieb, Jack VanStechelman, Jerry Wan:ket, Di k McKtbbon, Kenny Sturtewagen, D. ve Noard, Ed. Schulmeister, Gordon Crocgaert; second row: Lynn VanOpdorp, Sherman Jones, Jl.hn Ccwell-s, Vernon Shei'beyn, Wayne Olson, Leon DeDecker, Jerry VanOpdorp, Joe Shsribeyn, Dick Haars, Bob Franks; third rcw:: Mr. AY.ison, Gerald Roman, Stanley Cau senr.aker, Roger Mapcs, Lester Atwell, Pe te Boelens, Vernon Moens, Ronnie Manthe, Dale Rom.n, and Francis Schaeffer. F. F. A. The Atkin-on ch. pter ccf Future Farmers cf Amert a opened the school year with 28 members. They elected Ken Sturtewagen, president; Ron Manthe, vice-president; Le ter Atwell, secret ry, Pete Boelens, treasurer; Gordon Croe-gaert, sentinal; and Eddie Schulmeister, reporter. Mr. Allison is the F. F. A. adfviser. The F. F. A. had a chili supper in December. They had a turkey raffle for Thanksgiving. The F. H. A. and F. F. A. got together awd had a pitlu k supper in November. The F. F. A. had installation of officers. The F. F. A. had the initiation of the green hands. Some of the members went out and caught pigeons to help pay for their trip to the Inter- national Live dock Show at Chicago. Those that went were Ken Sturtewagen, B:lb Franks, Gordon Croegaert, Ron Manthe, Stanley Causemaker, Jack VanStechelman, Pete Boelens, Leon De-Decker, Jerry VanOpdorp, Eddie Schulmeister, and Mr. Allison. The F. F. A. was in charge of the four stands in the school carnivaL They were the basketih ill throw, duck stand, penny pitch, and dart throwing. The F. F. A. members were priveleged co choose the sweetheart of the F. H. A. sweetheart dance. Busines- meetings were held during school h':urs about once a month during the year. Compliments of THE STATE BANK OF ANNAWAN Annaw n, Illinois VAN OPDORP IMPLEMENT COMPANY Atkinson, Illinois VARSITY CLUB From left to right, first row: Jack Van Stechsiiman, Kenny Sturtewagen, Stanley Cause-maker, Roger Mapes, Vernon Moens, Ronnie M.nthe, Lester Atwell; second row: Coach1 John Haworth, Roger Hoburg, Bob VanOpdorp, Pete Boe'.er.s, Ed. Schulmeister, Gordo i Croegaert, I ave Noard, Dick McKil 'i.n, and No:man Michele VARSITY CLUB Memberi of the Varsity Club are those boys who have won a letter in one of the major sports of the athletic program. Fifteen letter winners remained in school at the beginning of this year. More boys became eligible during the year. Lester Atwell was elected president. Mr. Haworth is the adviser. The Varsity Clulb w.ss co-sponsor of the Homecoming with the Student Council. It is the Varsity Club who elect the Homecoming king ar.d hit court. The Varsity Club’s contribution to the Carnival is the athletic show held every year at that event. White jackets and yelicw sweatshirts each with a design of the Atkinson tiger in green on the back were sold by members of the club this year. 0 mpliments of 0. AND D. MOTOR SALES Annawun, Illinois HONEGGER’S FEED AND FARM SUPPLY Atkinson, Illinois GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION From left to right, first now: Carol VanDe Woeiitync, Kathleen VanDeWoestyne, Roberta Carton, Marjorie Reiling, Beverly Peck, Frances Brooks; second row: Barbara Johnson, Ruth Ann Hoogeiwerf, Ann VanOpdorp, Barbara VerStraete, Lorraine DeRoo, Marie Vanderjnick, Shan on Vandersnick, Judy Vanderetiick, Diane Mapes, Pat Bf:kers, Carol Simon; third row: Rita Carton, Betsy Nowers, Karen Franks, Connie Pacquer, Sharon Swanson, Kathryn Nowers, Mary Ann McKibO;n, Mary Jo VerKruyse, Linda Wancket, Maribeth Buysse, Marlene Buysse, Miss Cook; fourth row: Dixie Locke, Gretta Abbott, Norma Hecks, Joan DeGeeter, Pat Eaele, Connie Buys e, Lucille Sherbeyn, Linda DeCausemaker, Pat Wirth, Maribeth Smith, Martha Briesser, Sharon Nickerson, Judy DeReu, Mary Margaret Sears, Sandy Williams, and Marna LeCleir. G. A. A. This year there were 45 members in G. A. A. Miss Cook was their adviser. Officers were Marjorie Reiling, president; Roberta Carton, vice-president; Beverly Peck, secretary-treasurer, and Kathleen VanDeWostyne, Parliamentarian. Activities of the G. A. A. this year included the annual Come-A ♦-You-Are Breakfast. The Hallowe'en Hop which they co-«ponsored with the F. H. A., an initiation and slumber party, and the district basketball shooting contest. They attended a play day in Annawan, went bowling and swimming in Kewanee, presented a physical education demonstration for the P. T. A. and held a class basketball tournament. Pat Baele snd Roberta Carton attended the Central G. A. A. Camp at East Bay, Bloomington, Illinois from June 5, to 12, 1954. Candidates for the 1955 camp were elected in March. Plans were also made to attend one of the dance clinics at Illinois Stste Normal University. Four students may attend. Compliments of SWANSON’S SERVICE STATION Atkinson, Illinois ANNAWjAN, HATCHERY Annawun, Illinois LIBRARIANS From left to right, first row: Frances Brooks, Roberta Carton, Marlene Buysse, Marie Vandersnick, Marna LeCleir, and Lorraine DeRoo; second row: Ron M a rathe, Lucille Sherbeyn, J'im VerStraete, Lester Atwell .3nd Roger Mapes. LIBRARIANS While not an organized activity the Libra nans deserve a place in the annual for their service to the student body. During each study hall period one of the student librarians is on duty to check out books or check them in for the other students. Other chrties of the librarians include collecting fines, posting overdue notices, and keeping the library books and magazines in order. The student librarians free the study hall teacher from any library duty making it possible for the teacher to help students or do w� crk of their own. Miss Johnson is tiheir adviser and the librarian. Compliments of CARMICHAEL’S TEXACO Atkinson, Illinois A. W. CARR Atkinson, Illinois SENIOR CLASS PLAY On Friday evening, April 22, the seniors presented the three-act comedy “Men Are Like Street Cars.” [Maudie, an authority on men, takes too much of her owr advice. She loses Davy, her father almost “lo.-ee his shirt,” her sister loses Jerry, her mother toses her patience; but, as in most senior class plays, it ail ends happily. CAST Maudie ..................... Father ..................... Maudie ..................... Sylvia, her sister ......... Davy ..................... Jerry ...................... Ted. the (banker’s son ...... Margaret, the maid ......... (Ailix, Maudte’i friend ..... Julie, Maudie’s friend _____ fEDlzaibcth, Maudie’s friend Joy, Maudie’s cousin ....... Chi, a friend of all ........ Elizabeth's mother .......... Julia’s mother ............. Alix’s mother ............... Kathleen VanDeWoestyne .......... Norman Michels ... Carol VanDeWoestyne ........... Beverly Peck .... Kenny Sturtewagen .......... Lester Atwell ....... Jim VerStraete .......... Martha Brieser ........... Kathy Noweis ... Mary Joe Verkruysse ...... Judy Vandersniick ... Mary Ann McKrbibon ......... Francis Shaffer ............ Pat Bickers ..... Sharon NLikerson ......... Sandy Williams Compliments of DE DECKER HARDWARE Atkinson, Illinois CERTIFIED SEEDS Wm. Wyffels, Atkinson, Illinois SENIOR PLAY SNAPS 1. Maudie deserves this. 2. Ohi. Joy. and Davy.. 3. Freshmen in tihe play. 4. Mother, father, Davy, and Sy-'j.da. 5. Mother, Sylvia. 6. Ted, ako pramptor. 7. Margaret, doubled in prompting, too. JUNIOR PLAY SNAPS 1. The light • will shine tonight. 2. All right Louie, drop that gun! You aren’t fooling anyone. 3. Why the jvung men go West. 4. The gang that ti;ime to practice. 5. The couples and Jake. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Fiom left to 1 ight, first, row: Joan DeGeeter, Ron Man he, Ann VanOpdorp, Norma Hecks, Pete Boelens, Roger Mi pes, Jim VerStraete, Richard Gentry; scKftd row: Marna LeCleir, Bob VanOpdorp, Maribeth Smith, Pat Raele, Virginia Mart, Jack VanSteehelman; third row: Ruth Ann Hoogeiwerf, Dave Noard, Ed. Schul meister, Marjorie Reiling, and Marlene Buys e. Not shown is Rich rd McKitbon. JUNIOR PLAY CAST Jake, a caretaker ........................ Danny Churchill a playboy ............... Louie, a taxi driver ..................... Oac'.us, a cowboy ........................ Lucky, a cowboy .......................... Pete, a Mexian bandit .................... Lank, a killer ........................... Molly, the postmistress .................. Tess ..................................... Rose, vacationists ....................... Betty from Chicago ......................... Janet and .points ........................ Laura East ............................... Sally .................................... Babs ..................................... Sam Mason, another p’l 1boy ............. Eagle rock, a real Indian ................ Lieutenant Caddigan of the State Police ... Richard McKibbon ...... Ronnie Manthe ,.. Jack VanSteehelman ......... David No rd ...... Richard Gentry ......... Roger Mapts ....... Peter Boelens ..... Ann VanOpdorp ...... Marna LeCleir Ruth Ann Hoogerwerf ......... Norim Heck? ............ Pat iBaele ...... Marlene Buysse ...... Joan DeGeeter ....... Virginia Mart ...... Jim VerStraete ... Eddie Schuimeister ...... Bob VanOpdorp girl crazy Danny Churchill, a play boy, is banished by his uncle in a so called desert in Arizona. Upon his arrival in a taxi, (fare $700.) he find the place needs a little fixing up and decide- to turn it into a dude ranch. When the ranch is nearly completed, he opens it up with amazing results, but finds out he has to get a honest sheriff if he wants to keep his dude ranch going. So he persuades Louie, his taxi driver from New York, to run; and, as oon as he is elected, I ank ami Pete, two bandits, are out to get his Iblood. The main reason Danny wanted to stay in the West is Molly Givy who is in doubt tbout Danny's intentions. Problems seem to become more complicated when Sam Mason, a play boy, and Tess, one of Danny , many girl-friends, arrive from New York. Danny thinks that the on-ly way out is for Louie and he to go back to New York. As they are about to le-ve, Lank and Pete come on the scene and change their plans. Just when it looks like Louis is going to be shot down cold, he turns around and hypnotizes Lank and almost gets away with it, but snap:’ his fingers at the wrong time and Lank returns to his original self. Now Louie thinks he is a sure goner until Danny suddenly enters and takes over. Of course everything turns out for the best, but best of all Danny get Molly; Rose, a Brooklyn cowgirl, gets Louie; and L«t. Caddigan, of the mounted Dolice, gets his man, Lank and Pete. FRESHMAN PLAY From left to right, first row: Sandy Williams, Mary Jo VerKruyse, Katheryn Nowers, Linda Wancket, Mary Ann McKibbon, Mary Margaret Sears; se:ond row: Duane VanVooren, Dale Roman, Jim VerStraete, student director, Dick Haars and Chuck Claeys. TOO MUCH MISTLETOE CAST Father, who likes Christmas spirit, .... Mother, who likes father, .............. Junior, who ha his own idccs, .......... Betty, the kid sister, .................... Hal .................................... Jim ..............-..................... Alice, friends of Junior ............... Jane .................................... Edna .........-......................... Promptor ............................... Director ............................... ... Duane VanVooren ..... Linda Wancket ........ Chuck Claeys Mary Ann McKibbon ........ Dale Roman ......... Dick Haars .... Kathryn Nowers ..... Sandy Williams .. Mary Jo Verkruysse Mary Margaret Sears ...... Jim Verstmete CHRISTMAS PARTY The Christmas party was held in the gym. After the freshman play, songs iby the sextet, and group singing, students exchanged gifts. Chocolate milk, cake, and ice cream bars were served by the faculty. HOMECOMING Shown above are the king and queen and attendants. From top center clockwise are Marlene Buysse (queen), Lester Atwell (king), Mary Ann McKiibbon (freshman attendant), Vernon Moens, Eddie Sehulmeister, Lucille Sherbeyn (sophomore attendant), Carol VanDeWoei-tyne (senior attendant), Kenny Sturtewagen, Norman Michels and Barbara Johnson (junior attendant). Compliments of ALVIN NICHOLSON Geneseo, Illinois HUYS AND BECKER FOOD STORAGE Atkinson, Illinois HOMECOMING The 1954 Homecoming events started on Thursday evening, October 28, with the annual bonfire . nid snake dance. There was a new addition to the snake dance this year. Our new high school band of thirty members marched along with the rest of the student i, playing while everyone sang in the town square and marched back to the st tool. Everyone then watched and cheered while the Winola dummy burned. The fire department was on h.nd with a truck to control the flying sparks. On the 29th the big game started at 7:30 p. m. Our ihoys had a lot of epirit and gave them a tough fight all the way, but lost. The spirit lof the team and fans made it .a wonderful Homecoming game anyway. bleacher railing was decorated also in green and gold with a center of red, white, and blue, saying, Homeoaming 1954”. There were silver glittered crowns placed in a semi-circle on the stage curtains. On each crown were the names of former Homecoming kings and queens. The social room was divided into two parts. One side contained the lunch standi, and the other wa i set aside for the alumni coffee held in honor of the classes of 1941 .snd 1944. At the dance following the game, Marlene Buytsse and Lester Atwell were crowned king and queen of the Homecoming. Carol VanDe-Woertyne, senior attendant, was escorted by Kenny Sturtew. gen; Barbara Johnson, junior attendant, was escorted by Norman -Michels; Lucille. Shenbeyn, sophomore attendant, was escorted iby Eddie Schulmeister; and Mary Ann McKibbon, freshman attendant, was escourted by Vern Moens. Stanley Causemaker, representing the Varsity Clulb, crowned the king .snd queen. The gym was gaily decorated with the platform for the thrones being ihaped as a large white crown, decorated in green and gold. The Lester and Marlene Compliments of DE ROO INSURANCE AGENCY Atkinson, Illinois CENTRAL TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Geneseo, Illinois 1. I crown you king. 2. Royalty for a night. 3. Who shall reign here? 4. Marlene with ladies-in-waiting. 5. Before the coronation. 6. Queen Marlene and loyal subject. 7. Vemie and Mary Ann lead the proceaion. Compliments of C. D. FORD AND SONS Hybrid Seed Com and Field Seed6 Geneseo, Illinois FARMERS NATIONAL BANK Geneseo, Illinois 'I top, Brooks, Fa'.k, DeDecker Mo,. „ _ VanRie, Carton, Buysse, Manthe. Clockwise starting at the Left to right, sea'ed: Ron Manthe, king; Virginia Mart, queen; standing: Jerry anRie, Rita Carton, Kenny Sturtew;gen (student council president,) Jim Falk, Frances Brooks, Ron De-Decker and Connie Buysse. CARNIVAL On January 2Stih the eleventh annual high school carnival was held by the entire school for t.he juniors and1 seniors. A short program was presented by the girls physical education classes The program included tumbling, folk dancing, square dancing, and a hand clapping rhythm number. The girls were assisted in the square dance by Richard McKibbon, David Noard, Jerry VanOpdonp, and Ron DeDecker. Miss Ruth Stuart and Mr. John Peters, dance instructors at the Arthur Murray studio in Rovlk Island, clo ed the program with exhibition dancing of the waltz, rumba, and swing. An encore of the samba was enjoyed by everyone. Kenny Sturte-wagen was the announcer and Jim VerStraete was in charge of lighting and curtains. Besides the usual stands this year there was a ring a duck stand. Anyone who got the ring around a duck’s neck wa awarded' the duck. A swivel television chair was raffled off as well as five beautiful cakes. The food stand with its home made pies and cakes proved popular; the freshrman and sophomore candy stands «©ld out early. The athletic show had a capacity crowd. Boxing matches were held between Jerry Wanck-et (the winner) and Dale Roman; Roger Hoburg an'd Roger Claeys (the winner); and between Heilb Vandersnick and Donnie Lain (Herby won). In the blindfolded match Jerry Roman won over Duane VanVooren, Lynn VanOpdorp, and Chuck Claeys. To bring the evening to a close Virginia Mart and Ronnie Manthe, the junior class candidates, were crowned king anid queen of the lSSS Carnivjl by Kenny Sturtewagen, student council president. First attendants were sophomores, Connie Buysse and Ronnie DeDecker. Second attendants were freshmen Rita Carton and Jerry VanRie. Third attendants were seniors, Frances Brooks and Jim Falk. Compliments of CAPE’S I. G. A. MARKET Atkinson, Illinois J. F. EDWARDS COMPANY READY MIX CONCRETE Geneseo, Illinois 1. Better try posing 2. Attention 3. What s it? 4. ‘56 seniors 5. Gazing at the moon 6. Magazines are to Ibe read 7. Learn tIho:e lines 8. Making moonshine 9. Friends can be helpful STUDENT COUNCIL From left t,o right, first row: Mr. Allison, Jack VanSteckel mon, Carol VanDeWoestyne, Norm Michels and Kenny Sturtewagen; Second row: Duane VanVooren, Lorraine DeRoo, and Pat Baele. STUDENT COUNCIL The student council member-hip is limited to seven members, chosen representatives of their classes. Seniors are repret anted by three council members, juniors by two, and freshmen and scrjh mores each have one representative. Of-ficeers were: Kenny Sturtewagen, president; Jack VanStechelman, vice-president; and Oarol Van DeWoestyne, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Allison sponsors the student council. On all school projects such as Homecoming and the carnival the student council arts as an executive committee to integrate the work of all organizations participating. Each year the student council plans the assembly programs for t)he next year. This year’s programs included: The Rea;ers, a program of art and music. Mr. Reaser made charcoal and chalk drawings ■while Mrs. Reaser played piano selections. Samuel W. GrathwelL lecturer on foreign affairs. Elmer Marshall, make-up artist and dramatist. The Coleman puppets, ‘tAladdin and His Magic Lamp.” Folk songs iby Kristine Neilson accompanied by Mr. Brad ky, also a wrestler and judo instructor. iMangrum the Magician, assisted for a while by Lester Atwell and Kenny Sturtewagen. Programs were attended by the high school pupils and by pupils from both the Public and Catholic grade schools. Compliment of ATKINSON MOTOR COMPANY Atkinson, Illinois LELAND HOBURG TRUCKING Atkinson, Illinois ANNUAL STAFF 1. Ken, Norm, and Jim. 2. Carol, Kathleen, a nd Les. 3. Jim and Ruth Ann. 4. Frances, Lorraine, and Bev. The annual staff included the entire senior class, phis the junior editors Jim Vensrtnaete and Ruth Ann Hoogerwerf. Beverly Peck was the editor and Miss Johnson the adviser. THE FAMOUS AND NOTORIOUS The ibest liked girl The best liked boy The wittiest Best sportsmanship, girl .. Ruth Ann Hoogerwerf Be t sportsmanship, boy Most studious girl Marlene Buyese Most studious boy Slowest Roger Mapes Worst case ...... ...... Lester and Pat Senior most likely to succeed Moat talented Most unusual nickname .. Gooy (Roger Olaeys) Beat gum cheiwer Loudest Laugh CALENDAR AUGUST 30— School Started SEPTEMBER 6—Labor Day—No school 9—Initiation 9—Corn Belt Meeting 13— Assembly on Hobbies 15—P.T.A. Meeting 17— Cambridge, Here 18— G. A. A. Psrty 20—T. B. Teats 28— Curtiss Magazine Sale- began 29— F acuity Supper 30— County Fat Steer Show OCTOBER 21—G. A. A. Play Day 4—Assembly, Gratbwell 4—F. H. A. 14— Teachers Institute 15— Teachers Institute 15—Reyn oIds, Here; Senior Sock Hop 18— Play Practice began 22— Rummage Sale 23— Hallowe’en Hop 29—Wi n Ola Here, Homecoming NOVEMBER Assembly, Marshall 4—Kraft Cheese Meeting 8—Assembly, Marionettes 19— Corn Belt Meeting 11—No school 15— Andover, There 16— 'Dress Rehersal 17— Junior Play 18— 'Independent Game 19— F. H. A. F. F. A. 123—Senior Sock Hop 24— Independent Game 25— Thanksgiving Vacation 29—Thanksgiving Vacation 39—Livestock Show CALENDAR DECEMBER ■ I—Evening School 4—Football Banquet 8— tB.-ening School 15—(Evening School 21— F. F. A. Chili Supper 22— G. A. IA� Party 22—All School Christmas Party JANUARY 4— Cornhelt Tourney at Cambridge 5— Evening School 6— Independent Game 7— Independent Game 12— Even mg School 13— Cornlbelt Meeting 1®—Evening School 25— Carnival 26— Evening School 31—4- H Meeting FEBRUARY 2—Evening School 9— Evening School 14— Two, Rivers Conference 15— Winola, Here 16— Evening School 1®—Sweetheart Danice 2d—4-H 22-25—District Basketball Tourney, At Atkinson MARCH 8— ®—Freshman and Sophomore Tourney 11—County Teachers Meeting 14— —G. A. A. Swimming 15— Father and Son Banquet 16— P. T. A. 18—Shooting Content, G. A. A. 21—■Freshman Party 124—Sophomore Party 26—Sadie Hawkins Dance 26— Chicago Trip 27— Road Kings 28— G. A. A. Bi.wling Play Practice Began Corn Belt Meeting 29— Chorus Festival, Cambridge APRIL 5— Athletic Banquet 6— Start of Easter Vacation 18—4-H Meeting 2(1—Dress Rehersal 22'—Senior Play 23— F. F. A. Judging 25— G. A. A. Bowling 26— Baseball Meeting 27— Fresh, and Soph. Con. Track Meet 28— F. F. A. Judging 29— Port (Blyron, There, Track State Music Contest 30—Prom MAY 2—Wyoming, There 8— Band Festival, Orion 4— P. T. A. Dance, (Tom Owens) 5— Junior Trip 6— 'Lafayette, Here 7— F. H. A. Rally, Cambridge F. F. A. Judging 9— Chadwick, Here 10— Con. Varsity Track Meet 11— St. Ambrose Band 12— Magazine Pa rty 119—Chemi try Field1 Trip 4-iH Meeting 17— Unit District Election Port Byron, Here 18— P. T. A. Style Show 1®—Camlbridfee, Here 22—(Baccalaureate 24— Alumni 26— Grade School Graduation 27— High School Graduation 29—New York Trip I FOOTBALL First row, from left: Ron Mar.ohe, Lester Atwell, Roger M ipes, Jack VanStechelman, Norman Michels, Stanley Causemaker,; Second row: Ooach John Haworth, Vernon. Moens, Eddie Scbul-meister, Pete Bolens, David Noard, Richard McKilbbon. (Absent) Kenny Sturtewagen, RESERVES Richard Gentry, Ronnie Lain, Jerry VanOpdorp, Chuckie Claeys, Roger Claeys, Herby Vander-sniok, Dick Ha:rs, Lauril Neulielb, Duane VanVooren, Jerry Wancket, Gordon Croegaert, Jerry VanRie, Lynn VanOpdorp. SCORES We They September 17, Cambridge Here 0 24 September 24, Williamstfield Here 42 0 October 1, Cambridge There 12 14 October 8, Alwood There 6 27 October 15, Reynolds Here 0 12 October 22, Orion There 0 51 October 29, Winola Here 0 32 November 5, Sherrard There 7 14 Oomxp foments rf ATKINSON TRUST AND SAVINGS IBANK Atkinson, Illinois VARSITY BASKETBALL From left to right, first row: Ron Manthe, Stanley Causejnak er, Kenny Sturtewagen, Lester Atwell, Jack VanStecheknan; second row: Coach John Haworth, Bob VanOpdorp, Pete Boelens, Ed. Schn'meister, Dave Noard, and Dick MicKrbsbon. BASKETBALL SCORES Team Played We They Where played Nov. 23, Anna wan 31 38 H William afield 53 56 T Dec.’ 7, Alwood 68 66 H Cambridge 5Tn. H Dec' 11, Sheffield 411: 40 H Reynoldls 43 42 T Dec. 16, Dec. 17, Erie 47 H Orion 44 43..... T CORNBELT TOURNAMENT JANUARY 4, S, 6, 7, Cambridge.... 44 68 T Mineral.... 42 40..... H W inola.... 54 63 T Sherrard.... 40 59 H Camlbridge.... 46 T Feb. 1, Annawam.... 65 T Feb 2, Williamsfield.... 64 52 T Feb. 4, Alwood.... 49 64.. ...,T Feb. 8, Feb. 10, ‘Reynolds.... 60 H Mineral.... 54 T Feb. 11, Orion.... 44 H Feb. 15, Winola.... 65 56.... H Feb. 18, Sberrard... 52 T FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL From left to right, first row: Gerald Roman, Duane VanVooren, Dale Roman-, Chfuckie Claeys, Herby Vandersnick, and Donnie Lain; second row: Ron DeDecker, Roger Hoburg, Roger Claeys, Gordon Croegaert, Jerry Wancket and Jerry VsnOpdorp. Not shown ,coach, Mr, Harkey. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE SCORES Team Played We They Annawan ... Will iar-Kafi eld Alwood ........... Cam bridge . Sheffield .. Reynolds ... Erie ....... Orion ...... Mineral .... Winola ..... Sherrard --- WiHdams.fi eld Cambridge Annawan Alwood ... Reynolds Mineral .. Orion .... Winola .. Sherrard Mineral Annawan 37 39 29 13 40 37 35 49 36 37 34 42 36 89 44 66 32 26 53 48 45 34 57 41 29 51 28 36 56 46 48 39 47 36 61 76 38 42 50 33 69 37 64 68 ANNAWAN WON 1ST. IN TOURNAMENT VARSITY CHEERLEADERS From left to rigbfirst row: Barbara Johnson, Betsy Mowers; second row: Pat Bickers, Gretta Abbott; third row: Lorraine DeR o, andBa bar- VerStraete. CHEERLEADERS The ten girls who cheer for Atkins-on were chosen on an individual basis from more than twenty who tried out. The cheerleaders this year are required to maintain the same grade standards jJ the athletic team m timber in order to be eligible to cheer. In October the cheerleaders accompanied by their sponsor, Miss Cook, attended the state cheerleading clinic at Normal State Teachers CoEcge. The hours of practice spent in perfecting their cheering routines is well worth the effort. 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