Blend High School - Memories Yearbook (Blend, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1953 volume:

1952-53 Published by the SENIOR CLASS BENLD HIGH SCHOOL Benld, Illinois K. PERADOTTO S. KLOBNAK Secretary-Treasurer Senior Editor Ai , 1 m Jv . • • ( ■TA ,r ( • K. EBERT D. BILLY R. MORUSKEY D. ISMARI R. VERNETTI Subscriptions Boys' Sports Pictures Advertising Sophomore Editor M. KALASKIE S. BRAIDO P. EVANCHO G. ROSA R. REMMERT Sponsor's Aid Class Will Pictures Subscriptions Advertising M. WARGO M. FREW T. JURAVICH D. DeMARTINI MRS. TOIGO Pictures Class History Humor Girls' Sports Sponsor L. NEPUTE Prophecy S. BRODERICK Junior Editor A. VERNETTI Boys' Sports E. BRAVIN Freshman Editor J. CASCIO Prophecy faculty MR. ARTHUR OLSON, AB, AM, Carthage College, University of Illinois - Biology, General Science, Boys' P. E. , Coach, Senior Sponsor. MR. LOUIS PHILIPPE, Vandercook School of Music - Band. MR. PAUL KONIAK - Custodian. MR. EMIL CORGIAT, BS in Education, MS, Blackburn College, University of Illinois - Chemistry, English III, Manual Training I and II, Junior Sponsor. MR. MICHAEL POLONIUS, LLB, B Education, Blackburn College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State Normal University - Commercial Law, Civics, Librarian, Student Council Sponsor, Senior Sponsor. MR. MIKE MAKUH, MS, B Education, Ass. of Lib. Arts and Sciences, Blackburn College, Southern Illinois State University, University of Illinois, State Normal, Missouri University, University of Washington, Middlebury College, Harvard, Columbia - French I, English I, II and IV, Chorus, Junior Sponsor. MR. FRANK BERTETTI, B Education, AM, Illinois State Normal University. University of Illinois - Principal, Commercial Geography, Economics. MRS. GRACE BAKER, BA, Shurtleff College, Washington University - American History, M. and M. History, Ancient History, Girls' P. E., GAA Sponsor, Sophomore Sponsor. MRS. JENNIE DENUTTE, Illinois College - Bookkeeping, Typing, Shorthand, Office Practice, General Business, Commercial Club Sponsor, Freshman Sponsor. MRS. LOLA TOIGO, B Education, Eastern Illinois State Teacher's College - Algebra I and II, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, English II, Pep Squad Sponsor, Annual Sponsor. (Not in Picture) MISS JO JUNE TARRO - Secretary MRS. MINNIE TURGLIATTO, MRS. NINA ORLER, MRS. MARY SABOT - Cafeteria. MR. D. TERMINE, MR. C. MANCINELLI, MR. J. CAVALLO - Busses. Hoard of Education MR. ANTON LEONE MR. MIKE WENZEL, Secretary MR. MIKE SCIARRA, President MR. JOHN ORLER MR. RICHARD ZARR MR. GEORGE BAIMA MR. ANDY BILLY (below) PZ-A- MRS. WILBERT FALKE, Vice President MRS. LEONARD BERTAGNOLLI, President MRS. ANDY GRICEVICH, Secretary MRS. PETE A LEPRA, Treasurer MR. JASPER WENZEL, Lawyer MR. PAUL VERTICCHIO, Lawyer MR. JOE RIZZIE, Township Treasurer Student Council SENIORS: Marjorie Milcic, President, Donald Ismari JUNIORS: Marie Ann Kozak, Vice President, Charles Griva SOPHOMORES: Betty Varcho, Secretary-Treasurer, Richard Berutti FRESHMEN: Amanda Chura, Billy Ebert SPONSOR: Mr. Polonius Administration Dinner Class Officers SENIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE FRESHMEN PRESIDENT - — ------ — T. Juravich - - F. Kalaskie - -T. Lopushkisky - J. Plovich VICE PRESIDENT-----------— K. Ebert-----J. Varcho - - J. Lesicko-- A. Leone SECRETARY - TREASURER---- K. Peradotto - G. Schur - - A. Larcker--M. McWeeny SENIOR BUSINESS COMMITTEE - D. Billy and S. Braido KATHLEEN PERADOTTO THOMAS JURAVICH SHIRLEY BRAIDO DONALD BILLY MARJORIE MILCIC DELORES DEMARTINI KENNETH EBERT ROSEANNE MORUSKEY MARILYN FREW MARVIN KALASKIE SHIRLEY KLOBNAK JOHN CASCIO LOIS NEPUTE ROBERT REMMERT GLORIA ROSA ALFRED VERNETTI MARIEANN WARGO iViR. OLSON CHARLES VILLA MR . POLONIUS dedication We, the Senior Class of 1953, proudly dedicate this annual to our sponsors Mr. Michael Polonius and Mr. Arthur Olson. Without Mr. Polonius' interest, understanding, encouragement and co- operation, we could never have had such successful and enjoyable years as we have spent to- gether in high school. During these brief months that Mr. Olson has been with us he has shown us his loyalty, kindness and good nature. Mr. Polonius and Mr. Olson, we can't begin to express our sincere appreciation to you for all you have done for us but we do want to say one thing with all sincerity - Thank You. We would also like to express our appreciation to Mrs. Archie Toigo. Without her help we could never have made this annual a success. GEORGE KA SARDA PHILLIP EVANCHO DALE GERLT Who’s Who KATHELEEN FRANCES PERADOTTO, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Peradotto, was born March 24, 1936 in Eagerville. She attended school there for seven years, then transferred to the Benld School. In high school she has been a member of the Band (1,2,3,4), Cheerleader (1,2, 3,4), Essay Winner (2, 3), Bowling (1,2, 3,4), Bowling Tournament (3,4), GAA (1,2, 3, 4), GAA Vice President (4), GAA Camp (2), Class Secretary-Treasurer (2,3,4), Memories Staff (2,4), All at Sea” cast (2), Hillbilly Courtship cast (3), Girl's State (3), Chorus Secretary - Treasurer (4), Commercial Club (4), 2nd High Magazine Salesman (3), Banquet Committee (3), Valentine Queen's Court (3), Valentine Queen (4). TOM JURAVICH, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Juravich, was born March 21, 1935 in Chicago. He attended the Benld School for four years, then transferred to St. Anthony's Parochial School in Chicago for four years. In high school he has been a member of the Chorus (2,3,4), Football (1,2, 3, 4), Track (1, 2, 3, 4), Baseball (1, 2, 3,4), Class President (1,4), Class Vice President (2), All at Sea cast (2), Hillbilly Courtship cast (3), Banquet Committee (3), Memories Staff (4), Chorus President (4), C. D. N. Little All State (4), and Basketball (4), Football Captain (4). SHIRLEY ANN BRAIDO, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Braido, was born September 29, 1935 in Benld and attended the Benld School. In high school she has been a member of the GAA (1,2, 3, 4), Pep Squad (1,2, 4), Chorus (1,2,3,4), Bowling (1, 2,3,4), Ring Committee (1). Girls Chorus (1), Chorus Contest (2), All at Sea cast (2), Hillbilly Courtship cast (3), Banquet Committee (3), GAA Secretary (4), Memories Staff (4), Business Committee (4), Bowling Tournament (4). DONALD ANDREW BILLY, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Billy of Benld was born June 14, 1935 in Benld. He attended the Benld School. In high school he has been a member of the chorus (1,2, 3,4), Band (1,2, 3,4), Band Contest (1, 2, 3,4), Football (1,2, 3), Basketball (1,2, 3), Track (1,2,3), All at Sea cast (2), Banquet Committee (3), Hillbilly Courtship cast (3), Commercial Club (4), Memories Staff (4) and Senior Committee (4). MARJORIE GRACE MILCIC, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Milcic of Benld, was born September 24, 1935 at Benld. She attended the Benld Grade School. In high school she has been a member of the GAA (1,2,3,4), Pep Squad (1, 2, 3.4), Chorus (1,2), All at Sea cast (2), Bowling (1,2,4), Rotary Queen's Court (1), Valentine Queen's Court (2,4) , Student Council (3), Play prompter (3), Memories Staff (1), Commercial Club (4), Banquet Committee (3), Memories Editor (4), Student Council President (4), DAR Gril (4). Bowling Tournament (4). DONALD ISMARI, older son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ismari, was born September 13, 1935 in Benld and attended the Benld School. In high school he has been a member of the Band (1,2,3,4), Chorus (1,3,4), Student Council (1,4), Music Contest (1, 2, 3,4), Football (1,2), Basketball (1, 2). American Legion Music Award (2), AH at Sea cast (2), Hillbilly Courtship cast (3), Boys State (3), Class President (3), Banquet Committee (3), Commercial Club (4), Memories Staff (4). DOLORES DeMARTINI, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter DeMartini of Benld, was born March 15, 1935 in Litchfield. She attended the Benld Grade School. In high school she has been a member of the Chorus (1, 2, 3, 4), Chorus Contest (1). Cheerleader (1, 2, 3,4), Hillbilly Court- ship cast (3), All at Sea cast (2), Commercial Club (4), Memories Staff (4), GAA (1,2, 3,4), Class President (2), Bowling (1, 2, 3,4), Bowling Tournament (1,2. 3, 4), Banquet Committee (3). KENNETH ROBERT EBERT, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Barthold Ebert, was born July 27, 1935 in Mt. Clare. He attended school in Gillespie for one year, then transferred to the Benld School. In high school he has been a member of the Memories Staff (4), Football (1.2,3,4), Track (1,2), Baseball (4), and Class Vice President (3,4). ROSEANNE MORUSKEY, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moruskey, was born February 24, 1935 in Benld. She attended the Benld School. In high school she has been a memember of the GAA (1, 2, 3, 4), 'Chorus (1,2, 3,4), Band (1,2,3,4), Cheerleader (1, 2, 3, 4), Essay Winner (3), Music Contest (1,2,3,4), Bowling (1,2,3,4), Annual Staff (2,4), All at Sea cast (2), Rotary Queen (2), Hillbilly Courtship cast (3), Chorus Pianist (3, 4), Banquet Committee (3), Debate (4), Oratory Contest (4), Bauch and Lamb Science Award (4), and Co-Editor Commercial Club (4), Bowling Tournament (1,2,3,4). MARILYN JEAN FREW, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Frew, was born January 20, 1935 in Litchfield. She attended the Eagerville School until the fifth grade and then trans- ferred to the Benld School. In high school she has been a member of the Band (1.2,3,4), Chorus (1,2,3,4), Piano Solo (1, 2, 3,4), GAA (1,2, 3,4), Bowling (1, 2, 3,4), Cheerleader (1,2,3,4), Vocal Contest (1,4), All at Sea cast (2), Bowling Tournament (2,3,4), Magazine Salesman (3) , Co-Editor of Commercial Club (4), Memories Staff (4), State High in Bowling Tournament (4) , Speech Contest (4). MARVIN LEROY KALASKIE, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kalaskie, was born September 16, 1935 in Mt. Clare. He attended the Gillespie Catholic School for one year, then transferred to the Benld School. In high school he has been a member of the Chorus (1,2), All at Sea cast (2), and Memories Staff. SHIRLEY JANE KLOBNAK, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Klobnak was born July 4, 1935 in Sawyerville. She attended school there for seven years, then transferred to the Benld School. In high school she has been a member of the GAA (1,2, 3,4), Pep Squad (1,2,4), Chorus (1, 2,4), Class Secretary-Treasurer (1), Bowling (1, 2, 3,4), All at Sea cast (X), Hill- billy Courtship cast (3), Rotary Queen's Court (3), Banquet Committee (3), Commercial Club (4), and Memories Staff (4). JOHN CASCIO was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cascio on June 13, 1935 in Elmira, New York. He attended the Benld Grade School. In high school he has been a member of the Chorus (1,2, 3), All at Sea” cast (2), Commercial Club (4), and Memories Staff (4). LOIS ERMELINE NEPUTE, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nepute, was born February 12, 1935 in Benld and attended the Benld School. In high school she has been a member of the Chorus )1, 2,3,4), Chorus Pianist (3, 4), GAA (1, 2, 3. 4), GAA President (4), Band 1, 2, 3, 4), Band Contest (1,2, 3), Chorus Contest (1,4), Majorette (1,2, 3, 4), Cheerleader (1,2,3,4), Bowling League (1,2, 3,4), Bowling Tournament (1,2,3), Twirling Solos (1, 2, 3), Class Vice President (1), All at Sea cast (2), Vocal Solos (3,4), Banquet Committee (3), Memories Staff (4), and Commercial Club (4). ROBERT REMMERT was born December 7, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Remmert at Mt. Olive. He attended the Benld Grade School. In high school he has been a member of Chorus (1, 2, 3,4), Basketball (1, 2, 3,4), Football (1,2), and Baseball (3). GLORIA ANN ROSA, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Modesto Rosa was born November 4, 1935 at Mt. Clare. She attended the Gillespie Catholic School for one year, then transferred to the Benld Grade School. In high school she has been a member of the GAA (1,2,3,4), Chorus (1,2, 4), Pep Squad (1,2,3,4), Bowling (1, 2,4), All at Sea cast (2), Banquet committee (3), Memories Staff (4), Commercial Club (4), and Bowling Tournament (4). ALFRED JOHN VERNETTI, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vernetti, was born December 5, 1935 in Gillespie. He attended the Benld School. In high school he has been a member of the Chorus (1,2,4), Track (1,2,3), Hillbilly Courtship cast (3), Banquet Committee (3), Junior Salesman Award (3), Football (4), and Memories Staff (4). MARIEANN WARGO, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wargo, was born September 10, 1935 in Benld. She attended the Benld School. In high school she has been a member of the Band (1,2,3,4), Chorus (1,2,3, 4), GAA (1, 2, 3,4), Pep Squad (1,2, 3,4), Bowling (1,2, 3,4), Music Contest (1,2,3.4), Bowling Manager (2,3,4), Annual Staff (3,4), Solo Contest (1), All at Sea cast (2), High Magazine Salesman (3), Banquet Committee (3), Bowling Tournament (3,4), Play prompter (3), and Commercial Club (4). GEORGE KASARDA, youngest child of the late George and Mrs. Kasarda was bom November 3, 1934 in Benld. He attended the Benld Grade School. In high school he has been a member of Chorus (2,3,4), Basketball (1,2,3), Football (1), All at Sea cast (2), and Hillbilly Courtship cast (3). PHILLIP MICHAEL EVANCHO, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Evancho, was born August 6, 1935 in Chicago. He attended Bradwell Grade School in Chicago for three years, then transferred to the Benld School. In high school he has been a member of the Chorus (1, 2, 3, 4), Track (1,3, 4), All at Sea cast (2), Hillbilly Courtship cast (3), Memories Staff (4), Football (1,2), and Basketball (1,2,3). DALE DAVID GERLT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Gerlt, was born August 2, 1935 in Staunton. He attended school there for two and a half years, then transferred to a school in Wisconsin for one year, after which he came to the Benld School. In high school he has been a member of the Student Council (2,3), Basketball (1, 2,3), Footbajl (1,2,3), and Ring Committee (1). CHARLES VILLA, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. John Villa, was bom June 17, 1934 at Benld. He attended the Benld Grade School. In high school he has been a member of Chorus (1,2,3,4), Basketball (2), Track (1,2), Track (1,2), and All at Sea cast (2). Office Practice Class Senior History Now that our school days are becoming fewer and fewer, we look back on the wonderful experiences we have had with all our classmates and friends, and can't yet realize that it has been so long since we were freshies, (l) The initiation of our class on Septembet 6th opened the school year of 1949-1950 and marked the beginning of a whole new era of our lives. (2) We elected Tom, Lois and Shirley K. for our officers and Marilyn and Donald I. to the Student Council. We were soon active in the different school affairs. We contributed our share of boys to the football squad. Tom saw action in the first game of the season, which is quite remarkable for a freshman. A number of the boys were on the second basketball team. (3) Dolores, Roseanne, Marilyn, Kathleen and Lois became cheerleaders and have continued as such throughout the four years. (4) Most of the girls joined the G. A. A. (5) and were on a bowling team. Marjorie was our member in the Rotary Queen's Court. (6) Seven of us were and still are mem- bers of the band. (7) That spring we sponsored a school dance in the gymnasium. This was said to be the most successful of the entire year and were we ever proud! We closed our freshman year with an all-day picnic at the Hillsboro Lake. That fall we came back to school as well-experienced sophomores and were glad to be able to choose the subjects we wanted. Dolores, Tom and Kathleen were elected as our officers and Dale was elected to serve with Marilyn on the Student Council. Again we were active in athletics (8) music (9) etc. Lois became the Head Drum Ma- jorette (10) Roseanne was chosen Rotary Queen, (11) Marjorie and Donald B. were our representatives in the Valentine Queen's Court, (12) and Kathleen was chosen for G. A. A. Camp. April 6, we had our post-Easter dance, which we decided to make an annual affair. It was well organized and again was a huge success. In May, the vocal department of our school, under the direction of Mr. Makuh, presented-the operetta All At Sea. (13) It was a combination of five Gilbert and Sullivan operettas loosely woven into a plot. Of our class Tom, Marilyn, Phillip, Marieanne, John, Donald 1., Dolores and Shirley K. had leading parts and the re- mainder of our class were included in the choruses. Incidently, forty percent of the leading parts were held by the members of our class. Under the direction of Mr. Makuh and Mr. Philippe we took part in both vocal and instrumental divisions of the music contest and came home with first and second ratings. Our entire class served at the junior-senior banquet (14) We were dressed as Mexican peasants to correspond with the gay and colorful Mexican theme chosen by the junior class. The year was climaxed by an all-day picnic held again at Hillsboro Lake where we swam, ate and enjoyed a wonderful day. (15) The summer went fast and we returned to school in September as juniors. Donald I. , Kenneth and Kathleen were chosen to lead us through the busy year we had ahead of us. (16) Marjorie was elected to serve with Dale on the Student Council. To begin with, the magazine campaign confronted us in September. We worked hard and did a good job of selling magazines and the proceeds boosted our class finances considerably. Marieann, Marilyn and Kathleen ranked as high salesmen in that order. Marie received a kodak flash camera, Marilyn, a Parker 21 pen and pencil set and Kathleen, a large stuffed teddy bear. We had agreed not to spend much on prizes so as to retain more money in our treasury. Shirley K. represented our class in the Rotary Queen’s Court (17) and Kathleen escorted by George were in the Valentine Queen’s Court (18) Donald 1. was chosen by the faculty for Boys State and Kathleen for Girls State.(19) The next item on our junior year agenda was the junior class play. Hillbilly Courtship, which we gave in April. The very different and humorous plot combined with the dramatic talents of Donald I., Roseanne. Tom, and Kathleen provided for a most successful play. Other members of our class served as the supporting cast. (20) On April 18th we gave our annual post-Easter dance in the gymnasium. After the dance we began making plans for the junior-senior banquet that we were to sponsor in May. (21) We chose an Indian theme. The gymnasium was lavishly de- corated in russet colors. A large Indian teepee and a council fire at one end of the gym were the central figures of the decorative scheme. A few of the younger boys dressed as Indians, sat around the fire, and later gave an impressive Indian dance. (22) The sophomore servers were dressed as Indian maidens and braves in full Indian costume. For the first time in a few years the students remained at the school for social dancing after the dinner and really enjoyed each others’ company. Toward the end of our junior year we bought our class rings. We were the first calss to ever buy them before the senior year. The end of our junior year was marked by another all-day picnic at Hillsboro Lake. (23) We enjoyed the summer vacation, but when September came around, we were anxious to get back to school. Now we are seniors and are experiencing the last days of our high school life. Tom, Kenneth,and Kathleen were elected as officers. Shirley B. and Donald B. are serving on the Business Committee. Donald I. was again elected to the Student Council to serve with Marjorie. We realize we will be busy with all the activities of a graduating class. Yet we are well represented in athletics, music, Student Council, (24) and the paper staff. We have already chosen for our class motto, Together we launch, where shall we anchor? , for our class flower the yellow tea rose, and our class colors are blue and white. We are looking forward to our graduation in May. Our remaining activities of the year will be shown throughout the rest of the annual. Three of the girls who were with us in our freshman year will not be with us on graduation night. They are JoAnne Hinthorne, who transfered to another school in her freshman year, Norma Jean Larcker, who quit high school after her sophomore year and was recently married to Bill Cunningham, (25) and Monica Yatcko, (26) who left us this year and is working in St. Louis at present. We have certainly had a colorful and glorious history and want to take this oppor- tunity to thank everyone who has made such experiences as we have had possible for every young boy and girl of this community. Senior Class Prophecy Listen well, Oh my people, for I, Gitchemanito, the great white spirit of all Indians shall disclose my visions of the future for the braves and squaws of the Benld Tribe. Little Deerfoot, also known as SHIRLEY BRAIDO, after working as a female Jerry Lewis in a night club act has finally settled down with her brave and is now busy raising papooses. Dancing Elk or DONALD BILLY has left his old hunting grounds to attend college where he has gained fame as a track star. My vision grows a bit dim but before it disappears, I seem to see a little blonde squaw sharing his teepee with him. DOLORES DeMARTINI or Laughing Eyes to the members of her tribe has fulfilled her ambition of flying like the birds and after being an air force nurse has married a brave from a distant tribe, the Purple Panthers. Him-who-thinks-much, or as he is known in the science world, Prof. JOHN CASCIO is well known as the scientist which perfected the idea of using scotch tape to hold together the split atom. Crazy-Horse or KENNY EBERT, is too busy trying to accomplish his ambition of being a multi-millionaire at thirty to pay any attention to anything other than his chickens and his money. Firewater or PHIL- LIP EVANCHO has reached great heights in Hollywood where he was greeted as a second Rudolph Valentino and John Barrymore rolled into one. Look for him in the next remake of the The Shiek. MARILYN FREW or Brown Eyes, after being an airline stewardess has settled down in Benld and with her brave is now raising a baseball team. DALE GERLT or Koontoot as he is called in tribal circles has made his fortune by taking over the ownership of one of the biggest bowling alleys in the world, The Bowl, in Spring- field--from pin boy to owner, quite a jump! Dark Eyes or DONALD ISMARI has taken over Ted Mack's Amateur Hour on television. He is one boy who has really made his music do things for him for when he is not on television he and his orchestra play at the Copacabana. TOM Sitting Bull JURAVICH has achieved fame as a second Jim Thorpe. After taking part in the Olympics he has gone back to his job of playing line man for the Chicago Bears. MARVIN He-who-is-mighty KALASKIE has set up his own electrical shop right on the Indian reservation of Benld. He knew that there is no place like home so he came back to pick a squaw and put up his business. Marv is one of Benld's model citizens. ROSEANNE Happy Smile Moruskey has reached her goal in life--to be a farmer. She and her brave have 360 acres of good rich farmland and are raising heads and heads of beef cattle and tons and tons of wheat. She now wants to start raising thorough-bred horses. MARGIE MILCIC or One-who-is-calm- and-serene has forsaken the reservation for the big city. She has become a lady ex- ecutive only three years after her graduation from Browns Business College. Margie’s private secretary is GLORIA Fleet-Foot ROSA. Gloria still comes back to her old stamping grounds, for there is a young brave she wants to keep her eye on. KATH- LEEN PERADOTTO has been hailed as the second Florence Nightingale since she has taken over Sister Kenny's work in polio and has made a big advancement in it. ROBERT REMMERT or One-who-lingers-much is now a star attraction in the Bamum and Bailey Circus as the Daredevil that drives stock cars through flaming sheets of fire. Another B B feature is ALFRED Fearless VERNETTI who daily thrills hundreds of people by going through dozens of unbelievable tricks with his lions. Alfred took up lion training after he came back from his trip to Africa gathering species of insects for Coach Olson’s class. Continued on page 30 B Our { unior Play The Junior Class presented Hillbilly Courtship, a farce in three acts in April under the direction of Mr. Polonius. A brief synopsis of the play is: Ma Peppin, a widowed hillbilly, and Pa Stilsby, another widowed hillbilly, were constantly feuding. Luke, Pa’s son was secretly courting Emmy, Ma's daughter. Luke and Emmy, assisted by various comical characters succeeded in stopping the Peppin-Stilsby feud and even induced the marriage of Ma and Pa. The cast included: Ma Peppin Emmy Peppin Pappy Stilsby Luke Stilsby Wash Jeddo Sol Silvestien Louis Cattero Bridget O'Flannigan Lulu Triffet Seedie Triffet Rev. Boswell USHERETTES Lois Nepute Gloria Rosa Monica Jatcko Roseanne Moruskey Kathleen Peradotto Donald Ismari Tom Juravich George Kasarda Donald Billy Phillip Evancho Shirley Klobnak Dolores DeMartini Shirley Braido Alfred Vernetti STAGE HELP Marjorie Milcic Marie Wargo Marvin Kalaskie Marilyn Frew To show their appreciation for his work and patience in directing them, the class presented a wristwatch to Mr. Polonius. Our junior Senior banquet MENU PROGRAMME Fire Water (Fruit Juice) Toastmaster - - ... .... D0naid ismari Wahoo’s Teepee (Appetizers) Welcome - Tom Juravich Pale Moon (Ring Salad) Response Frank Contratto Buffalo Hunt (Chicken) Selection - Marilyn Frew, Dolores DeMartini Harvest Com (Corn) Class Prophecy- Kay Peradotto Heap Big White Cloud (Potatoes) Quartette - - -L. Nepute, M. Frew Setting Sun (Carrots) Indian Wheat and War Grease Indian Dance- - D. DeMartini, R. Moruskey Katz, Lopushinsky, Ismari (Bread and Butter) Hiawatha's Twilight Dream Address Wargo, Little (Ice Cream and Pie) Farewell - ...... F. A. Bertetti Waters of Minnetonka (Coffee) School Board and faculty Our Mothers Mrs. DeMartini, Mrs. Kasarda, Mrs. Peradotto, Mrs. Braido, Mrs. Rosa, Mrs. Milcic, Mrs. Ismari, Mrs. Moruskey, Mrs. Evancho, Mrs. Nepute, (Inset) Mrs. Klobnak, Mrs. Vernetti, Mrs. Frew. INDIAN DANCERS: Myron Katz, Marvin Little, Norman Ismari, Bobbie Wargo, Ted Lopushinsky QUARTETTE: Lois Nepute, Dolores DeMartini, Marilyn Frew, Roseanne Moruskey First row: Ed Bednar, B. Salovich, M. L. Keppler, S. Aloisi, L. Koniak, W. Falke. Second row: G. Schur, M. Kalvin, S. Broderick, J. Bravin, R. M. Tarter, E. M. Langley, M. A. Kozak, Eug. Bednar, M. L. Fox, M. Rossio. Third row: A. Young, J. D. Young, K. McWeeney, C. Griva, J. Varcho, W. Thompson. Senior Class Will We, the Class of 1953, supposing to have obtained a high degree of intelligence and being of sound minds and knowing that we must soon make our departure from this school, do hereby solemnly and officially make and publish our Wills to our lower classmates. We insist this document be strictly enforced. To our teachers: we wish to leave memories of our past four years which we students cherish. We hope that we have not left a bad mark in their minds. I, Donald Billy, will and bequeath to Bobby Wargo all my girls plus my kicking ability of which I was so proud. I, Shirley Braido, will and bequeath to Lyn Zerbolio my trend to always be long and lanky. I, John Casico, will and bequeath to Joe Carpani my dark complexion and hair and my height which I know he can use very well. I, Dolores DeMartini, will and bequeath to Alvera Larcker my method of Cassanova's ability to make love. I, Kenny Ebert, will and bequeath to Jimmy Dale Young my duck calls, my book on how to make crazy faces, and my attitude towards girls. I, Phillip Evancho, will and bequeath to Jimmy Koniak my ability to act as an Italian in the Junior Play, since he and I have such a quiet manner. I, Marilyn Frew, will and bequeath to Jackie Granger my place on the cheering squad. I, Dale Gerlt, will and bequeath my ability to sleep during American History class to Kenny Jones. I, Donald Ismari, will and bequeath my brains?” to my brother Norman John Guy Joseph Zeke Ismari. I, Tom Juravich, will and bequeath my football ability to Billy Ebert. I, Marvin Kalaskie, will and bequeath my size to Marvin Little. I, Roseanne Moruskey, will and bequeath to Betty Jo Hulka my height and my ability to sing and play the piano for Mr. Makuh. Here's hoping. I, Lois Nepute, will and bequeath my high soprano voice to Georgette Schur. I, Kathleen Peradotto, will and bequeath my ability to be very punctual or not come at all to some poor soul who wants to go crazy trying to keep up to that. I, Bobby Remmert, will and bequeath my basketball ability to Jack Plovich who will by the time he is a senior will be able to achieve my height. I, Gloria Rosa, will and bequeath my ability for not learning how to drive and having to walk in from Mt. Clare to Shirley McWeeny. I, Alfred Vernetti, will and bequeath my ability to take trigonometry without finishing Algebra II to Dominic Ingrando so he can use his leisure hours advancing himself. I, Marieanne Wargo, finding that I have nothing to will, ask only one thing - if there is anyone who wants to get rid of some (height) please leave it to me. I, Pete Yanites, will and bequeath my ability to get along with Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Toigo, and Mr. Corgiat to Larry Frensko who I believe might need it. I, Charles D. J. Villa, will and bequeath to Frank Kalaskie my Chevrolet so he will be able to get rid of his little Plymouth. I, Shirley Klobnak, will and bequeath to Marie Rossio my blond curly hair. I, George Kasarda, will and bequeath to Red Ferrero my ability to drive plus a car to drive. I hope he will like the change, from a truck to a car. I, Marjorie Milcic, will and bequeath my sweet personality and long black hair to Shelby Brodrick. We, the members of the Commercial Club, leave our ability to type and cut stencils to anyone who likes long hours and low wages plus a nice teacher. Commercial Club First row: Shirley Braido (Advertising), Marjorie Milcic (Circulation Manager and Honor Student), Shirley Klobnak (Daze), Jeanette Bravin (Assistant Artist). Second row: Donald Billy (Sports), Marieann Wargo (Secretary-Treasurer), Marilyn Frev (Co-editor), Lois Nepute (Gossip), Gloria Rosa (Circulation Manager), Donald Ismari (Art). Third row: Dolores DeMartini (Humor), Mrs. Denutte (Sponsor), Roseanne Moruskey (Co-editor), Kathleen Peradotto (Social). PROPHECY CONTINUED biology class. Lazy Foot alias GEORGE KASARDA has completely overtaken the world of practical jokes with his sensational joker's kit. The best joke it contains is one where he puts a realistic spider in some pretty gal’s lap. He gets the last laugh though, when the girl finds out it is a real live deadly black Tarantula! Miss LOIS NEPUTE has left Benld to reside at the OOkaballakonga reservation in New Mexico, where she will take part in Peter O'Paul's new opera Carmel , in which she will play the lead. Her father, Big Chief Thundercloud, has given Lois a real Indian name — Little White Cloud That Cried . SHIRLEY Smiley” KLOBNAK is now the postmistress of the big metro- polis of Eagerville where she and her husband have been residing for the last ten years. MARIE ANN WARGO, the Radiant Flower, is now squaw to a handsome chief whose daring feats of combat have made him the most feared and talked about man of the tribe. F. Kalaskie, G. Schur, J. Varcho, S. Aloisi, J. Bravin, S. Broderick, J. Carpani, W. Falke, J. Ferrero, D. Garret, R. Giller, C. Griva, K. Jones, M. Kalvin, M. Keppler, J, Koniak, L. Koniak. M. Kozak, J. Lehman, E. Langley, K. McWeeny, M. Rossio, B. Salovich, R. Tarter, J. Young, W. Thompson; (not shown) Ed Bcdnar, Eug. Bednar, M. L. Fox; Sponsors: Mr. Makuh, Mr. Corgiat. junior Magazines Sales The Junior Class broke all records for selling magazines this year. Their total was $1,475.90. The class was divided into two teams, the Whites and Blues whose captains were Marie Ann Kozak and Frank Kalaski respectively. Georgette Schur was the Business Manager. The White team won the contest. The high salesmen, their amounts and gifts were: First: Georgette Schur, $248. 05, a three-way radio and donkey mascot. Second: Mary Lou Keppler, $187.30, a 17 jewel wristwatch. Third: Marie Kozak, $163.50, a 17 jewel wristwatch. Fourth: Wilbert Falke, $107.30, a Parker 51 pen and pencil set. Fifth: Kenneth Jones, $103.30 a Parker 51 pen and pencil set. Sixth: James Young. $86.50, a Kodak flash camera. Seventh: Marie Rossio, $76. 00, a traveler's clock. Eighth: Jeanette Bravin, $75. 00, a traveler's clock. Those who sold over $30. 00 received a certificate. In addition to those already named they were: Jack Varcho, $53.75; Kenny McWeeny, $46.00; Betty Salovich, $43.50; Charles Griva, $34. 00; and Shelby Broderick with $31.30. WHAT WOULD YOU THINK IF YOU SAW SHIRLEY ALOIS I without a smile. EDWARD BEDNAR not teasing the girls. EUGENE BEDNAR getting to school on time in the morning. JEANETTE BRAVIN not drawing beautiful and unique pictures. SHELBY BRODERICK not trying to help everyone. JOSEPH CARPAN1 as a six-foot-one dark-haired boy. WILBERT FALKE sitting still in his seat. JOHN FERRERO talking quietly and softly. DONALD GARRETT taking home a report card with four A's on it. CHARLES GRIVA not looking at the girls with a gleam in his eye. KENNETH JONES as a fair-haired and complexioned boy. FRANK KALASKIE with his hair mussed up. MARY KALVIN as a blonde. MARY LOU KEPPLER without that far-off dreamy look in her eyes. JAMES KONIAK as a boisterous, loud-talking boy. LEO KONIAK without a flock of girls following him. MARIE ANN KOZAK not writing a letter to a boy in service. ELLA MAE LANGLEY without a ring on her left third finger. JACK LEHMAN as a serious studious boy. KENNETH McWEENY as a ladies' man. MARIE ROSSIO as a quiet, slow-speaking girl. BETTY SALOVICH with long, black hair. GEORGETTE SCHUR without a sense of humor. ROSEMARIE TARTER as a loud, boisterous lass. WILLIAM JOSEPH THOMPSON with another girl. JOHN VARCHO without a argument. JAMES YOUNG failing in all four subjects. T. Lopushinsky, A. Larcker, J. Lesicko, E. Alepra, G. Baima, J. Bertagnolli, R. Berutti, D. Butcher, B. Curtis, L. Frensko, P. Griva, D. Ingrando, N. Ismari, M. Jatcko, V. Johnson, J. Lacopo, M. Little, E. Makuh, F. Seketa, V. Scopel, P. Thompson, N. Ulakey, B. Varcho, R. Vernetti, B. Wargo, M. Wenzel, J. Zerbolio, Mrs. Baker. SOPHOMORE ZOO One fine spring day as I was on my way I happened to visit the zoo. An experience -- I wish might happen to you. My first shock came when I saw a zebra Who much to my surprise was ED ALEPRA. Peering through a barred fence I saw GEORGE BAIMA Looking very content as a Persian Llama. On a bench was a pigeon so prim Who was none other than BERTOGNOLLI JIM. I next saw RICHARD BERUTTI in the anteater's den Chatting with ALVERA LARCKER, a little wren. Looking to left whom should I see but DARYL (BUTCHER) Looking very dignified as an Arabian camel. And leading the beautiful swans whom did I see But someone who looked like our BEVERLY (CURTIS). Swimming among the lilies in the lagoon Was LARRY FRINSKO washing his food like any racoon. Soon I heard beautiful singing in a tree Lo and behold it was PAMELA (GRIVA) a canary. Then I saw the spider NORMAN ISMARI Making a nice juicy fly look very sorry. Looking at the pond whom should I see But FRANCES SEKETA a silver mink swimming gracefully. BETTY VARCHO a gold fish seemed to be giving a reply To her friend ELAINE MAKUH a beautiful monarch butterfly. Then my gaze fell on THOMSON PATTY A little green turtle sitting on a matty. Along the way I saw TED (LOPUSHINSKY) a busy beaver Who looked as ambitious as an Indian weaver. In one cage was DOMINIC INGRANDO a panther Walking around in a steady canter. In another cage a mighty lion — JOE ZERZOLIO was roaring as if he were dying. From that dreadful sound I had to go And met an elephant who was JOHN LACOPO. MIKE WENZEL and MIKE JATCHO I hastened to see Munching away on bananas as pretty could be. And pestering them with her humming was a bee Who was noe other than JOHNSON VICKI. As I went past the ostrich I saw MARVIN Munching on a leaf as if he were starving. In the center of the pond as if to a stake he were bound I saw JACK LESICKO a seal swimming round and round. Hearing a rustling, I turned around to see VALERIE SCOPEL, a peacock as proud as could be. BOBBIE WARGO a rabbit was munching a carrot And looking down in the pond, if I didn't see a parrot! (ROSE MARIE VERNETTI) J. Plovich, S. McWeeny, A. Leone, D. Abbate, J. Basso, K. Bednar, J. Bellovich, E. Bravin, D. Carpani, L. Cascio, W. Cherry, A. Chura, T. Chura, H, Curtis, B. Ebert, R. Econie, J. Ferrero, P. Grandone, J. Granger, B. Hulka, M. Katz, J. Koschak, A. Langley, T. Magelli, E. Neumeister, D. Obertino, J. Senak, J. Spagnola, C. Tarter, C. Verna, L. Zerbolio, L. Zerbolio, Mrs. Denutte. COME AND SEE US On your next vacation trip be sure to visit the following towns. Upon entering the town Senvern you will find a restaurant operated by CAROLE VERNA and JO ANN SENAK. In the next town you will find the Granchurcarp Band playing a very entertaining number and being led by direc- tor DICK CARPANI with AMANDA CHURA and PATSY GRANDONE the two leading players. In the same afternoon you can reach Bravlang where you will hear a beautiful soprano solo sung by ALICE LANGLEY accompanied by pianist EVELYN BRAVIN. If you wish to visit a modern dress shop in Tarterville. I recommend COOKIE'S Dress Shop. If in the next town Econbas. you need a cab call RICHARD ECONIE who runs the King's Cab Stand and will take you where you want to go, or if your own car develops engine trouble call Basso Bro. Garage where JIM will gladly fix it for you. At Granghulk you can stop at a confectionery operated by JACKIE GRAN- GER and BETTY JO HULKA. Only a few miles away in Fer you may see a crowd of children in an empty lot playing baseball. They will be coached by JAMES FERRERO, a professional ball player. For a very enjoyable evening you can go the the Katchbell Theater owned by MYRON KATZ. You will find JIM BELLOVICH and WESLEY CHERRY as two of the ushers. Instead of going to the show you may want to go to a dance. I then recommend The Blue Ballroom in Oberchur owned by TEDDY CHURA and DONNIE OBERTINO. In Spagableon you will see an insurance company operated by JOHN SPAGNOLA. Next to the insurance company you will find a Lumber and Supply Company operated by ANTON LEONE and DON ABBATE. If you happen to get sick when you arrive in Bedeberneur, see one of the town's two reliable doctors Dr. BILLY EBERT and Dr. EUGENE NEUMEISTER. If you get your clothes soiled, I recommend KATHLEEN'S Dry Cleaners. In Caszermag you may want to visit the high school. There you will find LEE ZERBOLIO as P.E. and History teacher. THERESSA MAGELLI the Science teacher, and Principal LAWRENCE CASIO who also teaches English and Chemistry. In a rival school at Zercurplov you will find JACK PLOVICH the P.E. instructor and coach of the football team, HOWARD CURTIS as the Biology teacher and LYN ZERBOLIO as the Mathematics teacher. Not far away in Kosmacwee you will see JUDY KOSCHAK and SHIRLEY McWeeny who are opera- ting a rest home which you might enjoy a few days. First row: J. Bertagnolli, (S. Manager) D. Obertino, D. Carpani, M. Katz, J. Bellovich, J. Ferrero, (S.Manager) Second row: W. Falke, J. Zerbolio, D. Butcher, T. Juravich, D. Ingrando, K, Ebert, J. Varcho, A. Vernetti. Third row: N. Ismari, J. Ferrero, L. Koniak, M. Wenzel, G. Baima, C. Griva, R. Berutti, H. Curtis, J. Plovich, B. Wargo. Fourth row: Coach Olson, W. Cherry, R. Econie, J. Lesisko, A. Leone, T. Chura, J. Spangnola. Absent: B. Ebert, E. Neumeister. Joe Wall and basketball Summary This season was an unlucky one for the Benld Indians as they were defeated in all nine games. The main reason for this was the fact that nine of the lineup were Sophomore and Freshman boys. We hope that the experience that they got this year will help in building our future teams. The two boys that will be missing next year are Kenneth Ebert and Tom Juravich, who was named honorary captain of the 1952 team. We Seniors wish next year's team the best of luck. September 12 BENLD 6 Pana 40 October 16 BENLD 13 Carlinville 44 September 18 BENLD 0 Greenfield 30 October 22 BENLD 19 Staunton 21 September 26 BENLD 0 Hillsboro 20 November 1 Benld 7 E. ST. LOUIS 32 October 3 Benld 0 ROXANA 33 November 11 Benld 0 GILLESPIE 39 Ocotber 11 BENLD 7 Mt. Olive 48 • Conference -- — Capitalized , Where Played The Indians were not very successful in basketball, winning only three games. But all of the players except T. Juravich, D. Gerlt and P. Yanites will be back next year. The best of luck to them. Nov. 25 Benld 28 Livingston- - -68 Dec. 2 Benld- - - - 44 Litchfield- - ■ ■ 78 Dec. 5 Benld 41 Shipman -60 Dec. 9 Benld 35 Bunker Hill- - 50 Dec. 16 Benld 47 Greenfield- - -64 Dec. 18 Benld 42 Gillespie- - - 110 Dec. 23 Benld 38 Jerseyville- - 71 Jan. 6 Benld- - - - 56 Morrisonville- 54 Jan. 9 Benld 49 Staunton -66 Jan. 16 Benld- - - - 33 Girard - 74 Jan. 20 Benld 32 Carlinville- - 59 Benld------56 FIRST TEAM I. Tour. Benld- - - - 43 Litchfield- - 108 Benld- - - - 46 Staunton 50 Jan. 23 Benld- - - - 37 Mt. Olive- - 63 C. Tour. Benld- - - - 65 Medora ■ 87 Feb. 3 Benld- - - - 47 Carlinville- - 66 Feb. 6 Benld- - - - 49 Gillespie 97 Feb. 10 Benld- - - - 52 Bethalto 44 Feb. 13 Benld- - - - 41 North western- -64 Feb. 17 Benld- - - - 41 Mt. Olive- - -73 Feb. 20 • Benld- - - - 74 Staunton 76 D. Tour. Benld- - - - 59 Brighton 53 Shipman- - - 74 SECOND TEAM Yanites, Sr.; Lesicko, Jr.; Plovich, Fr.; Gerlt, Sr.; Koniak, Jr.; Bertagnolli, Manager; Berutti, Soph.; Juravich, Sr.; Mr. Olson, Coach; Varcho, Jr.; Falke, Jr.; Griva, Jr. CHEERLEADERS K. Peradotto, D. DeMartini, M. Frew, R. Moruskey, L. Nepute. Carpani, Fr.; Ferrero, Fr.; Ismari, Soph.; Wargo, Soph.; Basso, Manager; Bellovich, Fr.; Zerbolio, Soph.; Ingrando, Soph.; Leone, Fr.; Neumeister, Ft.; Spagnola, Fr.; Baima, Soph.; E. Alepra, Soph.; Mr. Olson, Coach; Chura, Fr.; Cherry, Fr.; Butcher, Soph.; Katz, Absent. first Basketball Squad Second Squad Koys’P.S. We Made the Headlines Local 4-H Club Girl Enrollment Lower Benld School Band WinsDemonstration Than Last Year in Wins Governor’s Trip to State Fair Grade, High School Trophy at StateFair Perfect County Score Card Earns High Honor for Miss Kathleen Peradotto Mini Kathleen Peradotto. member nf the Lucky Fours. Benld Commun- ity 4-H club, will represent Mnooupln -minty In a 41 demonstration at the 32 Boys Out for Football as Practice Opens Monday Coach Olson Conducting Two Practice Sessions Daily; Opening Game Sept. 12 Ro� eanne Moruskey is Winner Of Science Award at B.H.S. F. A. Bertettl, superintendent of Benld Hitch School, announces that Koscanne Moruskey is the 1953-1953 winner of the Bausch Lomb Hon- orary 8clence Award Medal for achieving the highest scholastic rec- ord In science subjects during her high school course. Only winners of Rotary Club Will Present Instrument to School Bands The Benld Rotary Club will present an E-flat bass horn to the Benld School Band next Wednesday evening. I Musicians of Both Schools to Combine For Free Concert Bands, Choruses Have Parts in Monday Night’s Christmas Music Festival (By Mario Ann Koxak) Last Friday the Girls Athletic As- sociation had a Sock Hop In the high school gym, which was well at- tended by high school students. Ad- mission was 3c for each Inch of your foot, and shoes were checked at the door. Music was provided by the Vlctrola and refreshments were sold. DUO Only One Letter Man Back as Coach Olson Calls First Practice Session Indians Defeat Bethalto for 2nd Win of Season (By Donald Billy). On Tuesday night the Benld High school Indians won their first home game end scored their sec- ond win of the season when they defeated Bethalto 52-44. High School’s 113 is Four Less than 1951 Total; Grade School Has 282 Ismari Wins Try for 2nd Round of Mack Amateur Contest Benld Comet Playrt- One of Nino Selected for Audition liradiiig to National Show Donnld Ismari, eldest son of Mr. and Mr . Guy lamari of Benld. who was one of the conte«ant on the T d Muck Amateur Hour trials. Tn «- Kathleen Peradotto Attending Girls’ State at Jacksonville Miss Kathleen Peradotto. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Peradotto of Kugarvilte. a Junior at Benld High School. Is this week attending Girls State at MacMurray College, Jack- sonville. Sponsorship of her attend- Donald Ismari, At Bovs’ State This Week Shirley Braido Wins 'Rotary Grand Prize Local Musicians Judged Top Outfit of 24 Entries from All Over the State Indians Defeated By Gillespie 39-0 In Season Finale Locals Finish 1952 Season With Standing of No Wins In Nine-Game Schedule (By Donald Billy) The Benld High School Indiana lost the ArmlKtlce Day game to tho Gillespie Miners. 39-0. to finish the Junior Class to Stage “Annie Get Your Gun” Benld Lads Become Eagle Scouts in Rites At Rotary Meeting Nunil� cr of Guest� WUneee Investiture Ceremony at Benld Hotel Tuesday Noon Pana Romps to 40-6 Tally Over Indians in Opener Starting lineup for Benld: Juravich Varcho, Beruttl, Ferrero. Griva, Wen- xe|, Fnlke, Bnima. McWeeny, Ebert Plovich. Substitution — Curtis Ingrando Wargo. Ismari, Leone. Zerbolio, Le- lcko. Vernettl, Cherry, Butcher. Econe. All the sub mw action. MAKES liimj-: STATE TEAM Tom Juravich of the Benld High School 1953 football team ha been named on the “little all-state team, sponsored by the Chicago Dally New . Indians Nose Out Morrisonville for 1st Win of Season Miss Kozak a Winner In Speech Contest Miss Marie Ann Kozak, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mr . Joe Kozak of P. T. A. Holds First Meeting; Members Inspect Cafeteria The flr t meeting of the 1952-53 Marjorie Milcic is D.A.R. Representative Miss Marjorie Milcic, daughter of Mr. and Mr . John Milcic, ha been selected a the D.A.R. repre- sentative from Benld High School. ■' • . -ffAA Eight G.A.A. members were in- vited to nttend a play-day which was held at Nokomis Saturday. “ Our school received the award for the skit that our freshman girls pre- eented Marilyn Frew Tops High School Bowlers Miss Marilyn Frew, senior at Benld high school, ha been listed a top bowler in the Illinois league of the High School Girls Athletic Associations 1953 bowling tourna- ment. with a score of 48S pins. The Benld high echool team. If with a score of 1991. placed fourth) in tpr State association. • ’ ' Miss Peradotto Named Valentine Queen at B, H. S. Kathleen peradotto waa crowned St. Valentine queen of Benld high school ut a ceremony held Wed nee- High School Maud First row: L. Nepute, M. Keppler, M. Wargo, K. Peradotto, G. Schur, S. Aloisi, Mr. Phillipe. Second row: G. Baima, B. Wargo, D. Ismari, N. Ismari, T. Lopushinsky, F. Seketa, D. Billy. Third row: J. Zerbolio, M. Frew, R. Moruskey, P. Thomson, V. Scopel, B. Curtis. Fourth row: M. Lesicko, M. Wenzel, R. Berutti, J. Lacopo. First row: A. Chura, P. Grandone, B. Hulka, J. Senak, Lee Zerbolio, C. Tarter. Second row: J. Ferrero, J. Bellovich, D. Carpani, H. Makuh. Third row; J. Basso, H. Curtis, R. Econie, T. Chura. Chorus SECOND CHORUS First row: S. McWeeny, K. Bednar, P, Griva, G. Rosa, T. Magelli, E. Bravin. Second row: L. Cascio, J. Bravin, R. Tarter, Lyn Zerbolio, M. Rossio, J. Granger, E. Neutneister. Third row: A. Leone, W. Cherry, R. Remrryert, Mr. Makuh, J. Spagnola, N. Ulakey, J. Bertagnolli. Fourth row: C. Villa, L. Frinsko. FIRST CHORUS (Opposite Page) First row: R. Berutti, G. Kasarda, R, Moruskey, G. Baima, C. Griva. Second row: Lee Zerbolio, J. Senak, P. Grandone, M. Keppler, L. Nepute, R. Vernetti, B. Salovich, B. Hulka, A. Larcker. Third row: K. Jones, T. Lopushinsky, P. Evancho, T. Chura, N. Ismari, J. Basso, J. Ferrero, D. Billy, D. Ismari, A. Vernetti. Fourth row: S. Brodrick, K. Peradotto, T. Juravich, J. Varcho (Officers). Fifth row: S. Klobnak, E. Makuh, M. Wargo, V. Johnson, J. Koschok, C. Verna, A. Chura, C. Tarter, D. Demartini, S. Aloise. Sixth row: M. Kalvin, M. Kozak, G. Schur, Mr. Makuh, B. Varcho, S. Braido, P. Thompson, V. Scopel. School Cafeteria Rotary Queen and Court Rose Mane Vernetti (Sophomore), Jacqueline Granger (Freshman), Queen Shirley Braido (Senior), Retiring Queen Pat Thomson, Valerie Scopel (Sophomore). Calendar September 2 a 10 15 19 22 2§ October November 7 9 10 17 23 27 29 30 31 8 10 11 13 21 24 27 December 2 3 n 19 22 23 24 26 January 5 15 16 1= 30 Registration for the new year. Initiation program. Congratulations, Freshmen, you were swell sports. Rodney”, a film on T. B., was shown by the county nurse. Ouch, my arm hurts. T. B. shots were given. Long assembly. James Young and Kathleen Bednar told of their trip to Washington, D. C. and Kathleen Peradotto and Donald Ismari their stay at at Girls' and Boys' State. GAA Sock-Hop at night. The cafeteria was opened to the high school pupils. Georgette Schur and Shelby Broderick told of their stay at GAA camp at Alton. Class meetings. GAA initiation - such costumes! GAA formal initiation of new members. An Indian woman spoke to the grade school and some of us. Political talks in assembly, two Republicans and one Democrat. Who knows, one of them may become president someday. Annual pictures taken of various groups and officers. Mr. Corgiat presented magazine awards to the high salesmen. Senior Class picked class flower, colors and motto. Juniors picked ban- quet and play committees at their meeting. Individual pictures were taken. Did everyone smile pretty? ??? Seniors got the proofs of their graduation pictures back. Exams!! Gee, that quarter sure went by quickly. Two days vacation. Teachers' Institute at Carlinville. The band played at Teachers' Institute. Halloween parade and dance. Debate team traveled to U. of I. for Debaters' Workshop. Pep rally with snake dance for the big game. Big game with Gillespie. Eighteen cheerleaders in action. Open house for Grade and High Schools. The chorus sang for their part of the program. Band concert at Livingston at night. Sophomore gave a Thanksgiving dance. Rotary Queen contest started. Two day vacation for Thanksgiving. Junior Cheerleaders cheered at Litchfield game. We were saddened by the death of Jack Donnely, our former janitor. Rotary Queen crowned. Congratulations, Shirley and court. GAA Christmas party. Shirley McWeeney was crowned as our queen. Santa Claus visited us, too. The athletes presented Coach Olson with some presents to show their appreciation for his fine work. The Commercial Club presented Mrs. Denutte with a bouquet of red roses for her help with the Carrier. PTA dance at night. Christmas program at the school. Chorus and band of both schools pre- sented several selections. Last day of school for 1952. Merry Christmas, everyone. Christmas treat and free movies for the children.(?) Junior play, Annie, Get Your Gun , was presented. Good work Juniors, it was almost as good as the movie. School began again. Did everyone get to school on time ? ? ? ? Mr. Bertetti started nis two weeks vacation - in the hospital. Semester exams. Freshmen girls presented Murderer at Large . Marjorie was chosen as DARgirl. Music tryouts were started. Marie Kozak gave her American Legion oration. (Pictures for the underlined dates appear on the next two pages.) American Cegion float and Awards Shirley Braido, Dolores DeMartini, Marilyn Frew, Marjorie Milcic Mike Gallo, Jack Plovich, Eighth Grade Boy; Amanda Chura, Eighth Grade Girl; Georgette Schur, Music; Sam Anderson, Basketball; Darwin Griva, Football and Senior Boy; Katherine Saric, Senior Girl; Patricia Bann, Oration and Theme; Allen Katz, Angelo Saracco. first Grade 42 Wargo, DeMartini, Koniak, Ismari, Billy, Braido, Blevins, Skosey, Remmert, Langley, Nepute, Yanitis, Juravich, Veschak, Vodtka, Eisman, Keen, Miss Ridinger, Cascio, Dannis, Rhodes, Calavini, Seketa, Lolie, Mr. Chulick. Absent: M. Milcic and L. Nepute. Valentine Queen and Court Seniors: Kathleen Peradotto (Queen), George Kasarda-Marjorie Milcic, Dale Gerlt. Juniors: Shelby Broderick, John Ferrero-Georgette Schur, Charles Griva. Sophomores: Pamela Griva, James Bertagnolli-Betty Varcho, Tom Juravich. Freshmen: Joann Senak, Anthony Leone-Amanda Chura, James Basso, Paula Senak, Terry Piovich. We Pause - to Thank those who have helped to make our Annual possible GELMI BROTHERS TARGHETTA'S CONFECTIONERY BERTETTI BROTHERS EAST SIDE BAKERY KAY'S BEAUTY BAR NYAL DRUG STORE D. J. ZERBOLIO, M. D. DR. J. C. PEACOCK BERUTTI'S SELF SERVICE ROSE BEAUTY SHOP BENLD CLEANERS (Chris Bednar) TARRO'S SUPER MARKET MODERN DRESS and BEAUTY SHOP JAMES SAVANT'S BARBER SHOP MAC'S MARKET (Sawyerville) WESLEY'S STORE (Mt. Clare) RANDOLPH CANDY CO. (Carlinville) JOE ARNOLDI (Gillespie) BLOSSOM SHOP (Gillespie) CORGI AT and CASALETTO POULTRY FARM BENLD AUTO PARTS Union Funeral Association Dale Guerzoni Benld Dairy Lorenzo Bertagnolli and Sons Cordera Transfer Company, Inc. 2061 Benld - 258 Gillespie Daily Trips to St. Louis Shoe Repair Shop Guy Ismari Illinois Lumber Company John Gaddo, Manager Compliments of Bertoglio Clothing Store Benld Bottling Works Arthur Scopel Hermsmeye Brothers Launderers and Cleaners Litchfield, Illinois Cassen's Studio Home of Beautiful Portraits We Specialize in Children and Weddings Compliments of Sunset Drive-In Theatre Junction Routes 66 and 138 West of Mt. Olive Nepute Grocery Compliments of Crorkins - Jewelry and Gifts Co-Operative Stores Benld and Eagerville Albert Bertagnolli, Manager Bertolino Fruit Company Wholesale Produce Rizzie Bros. Insurance Agency Benld, Illinois Best Wishes Fassero's Service Station The First National Bank Benld, Illinois Rotary Club The Friend of Benld's Youth Gillespie Camera Shop Sam Indelicato Phone 125 -L Gillespie, Illinois The Benld Enterprise Established 1906 Good Printing - Good Service Benld, Illinois J4eard Around the School Marilyn, said Mr. Corgiat, would you care to tell the class what happens when a body is immersed in water? Sure, said Marilyn F., The telephone rings. Marvin K. - I saw you the other day on a Staunton corner winking at the girls. Donald B. - ”1 wasn't winking. That's a windy corner, something got into my eye. ” Marvin K. - She got in your car, too. When Bobby R. and Kenny E. were out hunting ducks, Bobby said, You mustn't shoot until the ducks are on the rise and give them a chance. Kenneth: When I shoot, the ducks always have a chance. Late in the fourth quarter in our Pana game with the score 47-0, one of the referees handed his whistle to Wilbert Falke, and gasping for breath said, Here you referee for awhile and let me play. George K. (4 yrs.) Phillip E.: George: Phillip: George: How old are you? I don't know. Do girls affect you? No Then you is three. Tom J. :in Algebra II: I don't think I deserve a zero. Mrs. Toigo: I don't either , but when I marked the papers I was in a generous mood. We (Marjorie and Mrs. Toigo) hope you have enjoyed this annual and that it will preserve for you some pleasant memories of your high school days. Then our work has not been in vain. And So Qoodbye GOOD LUCK AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU! A LITHOGRAPHED 7tUffoi-tHacCe YEARBOOK DALLAS TEXAS 4T -