Blend High School - Memories Yearbook (Blend, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

Memories 1953-54 Published by the SENIOR CLASS BENLD HIGH SCHOOL Benld, Illinois Annual Staff Editor, Shelby Broderick; Secretary-Treasurer, Georgette Schur; Senior Editor. Jeanette Bravin; Junior Editor, Elaine Makuh; Sophomore Editor, Shirley McWeeny; Freshman Editor, Arlene Kityk; Class History, Marie Ann Kozak; Class Will, Marie Rossio; Humor, Wilbert Falke; Pictures, James Young, Shirley Aloisi. Rosemarie Tarter, Jack Varcho; Sports, Frank Kalaskie, Kenneth Jones; Subscriptions, James Koniak, Kenneth McWeeny, John Ferrero. Mary Kalvin, Bette Salovich; Advertising, Charles Griva, Edward Bednar, William Thompson Leo Koniak, Mary Lou Keppler; Sponsors, Mrs. Toigo. Mr. Corgiat. MR. EMIL CORGIAT, B. S. in Education, M. S. Blackburn College, University of Illinois, Chemistry, Physics, English III, Manual Training I, Senior Sponsor. MRS. GRACE BAKER, B. A. , Shurtleff College, Washington University, English II, M. and M. History, Ancient History, Girls' P. E. , GAA Sponsor, Junior Sponsor. MRS. LOLA TOIGO, B Education, Eastern Illinois State Teachers' College, Algebra I and II, Practical Math, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, English II, Pep Squad Sponsor, Annual Sponsor. MISS JO JUNE TARRO, Secretary. MR. HENRY MARCACCI, B. Education, Western Illinois State College, Bookkeeping, Typing, Shorthand, General Business, Office Practice, Sophomore Sponsor, Commer- cial Club Sponsor. MR. MIKE MAKUH, M. S., B Education, Association of Library 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 and II, English I and IV. MR. PAUL KONIAK, Custodian. MR. LOUIS PHILIPPE, Vandercook School of Music, Band. MR. ARTHUR OLSON, A. B., A. M., Carthage College, University of Illinois, Biology, General Science, Boys' P. E., Coach. MR. FRANK BERTETTI, B Education, A. M. , Illinois State Normal University, Univer- sity of Illinois, Principal, Commercial Geography, Economics. MR. MICHAEL POLONIUS, L. L. B., B Education, Blackburn College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State Normal University, Commercial Law, American History, Civics, Librarian, Student Council Sponsor, Freshman Sponsor, Debate Team Sponsor. Board of Education Mr. Mike Wenzel, Secretary; Mr. Mike Sciarra, President; Mr. Richard Zarr, Mr. George Baima, Mr. Andy Billy, Mr. Joe Eisman, Mr. Anton Leone. Mrs. Nina Orler, Mrs. Minnie Turgliatto, Mrs. Frank Sabot. Varent-Zeadter Mrs. Adam Chura (Pres.), Mrs. Pete Alepra (Treas.), Mrs. Wilbert Falke (Vice Pres.). Not in picture—Mrs. William Vercoglio (Sec.). Mrs. H. Curtis (Cafeteria), C. Mancinelli, P. Cavallo, D. Termine (Buses), C. Nor- bent (Grade Janitor). Message from our Principal When a student leaves school and applies for his first job, he will find a real life evaluation made of him. What he can do, his capabilities, and his habits of work will be carefully considered. We feel that our grades fairly well measure the ability and potentialities of our students. Marks and credits irritate many people. Some argue for doing away with them altogether. But what would we substitute? Life is a testing, and there is not much use in shielding youngsters from the fact that in the scales of life they are constantly being weighed. Only those who love us judge us in terms of ourselves. Everyone else judges us by comparison with other people. A child might easily go through a school under the illusion that he was satisfactory and then be rudely awakened someday by finding that, in all the ways that counted, he was not very satisfactory at All. We try to be realistic. Our school reports try to reflect as nearly as possible where our students stand in terms of themselves and in terms of others doing the same work. Presidents: B. Bertolino, T. Chura, B. Varcho, F. Kalaskie. Vice Presidents: J. Marcacci, A. Leone, R. Vernetti, C. Griva. Secretary-Treasurer: R. Barnabe, B. J. Hulka, B. Makuh, G. Schur. Senior Committee: J. Varcho, S. Broderick. Senior: M. Kozak, President; W. Falke, F. Kalaskie, C. Griva, J. Young, J. Varcho. Junior: B. Varcho, Vice President; M. Little, J. Bertagnolli, E. Makuh, P. Griva. Sophomore: A. Chura, Secretary-Treasurer; D. Abbate. Freshman: A. Gricevich, R. Moody, J. Gay. Sponsor, Mr. Polonius. Out Cheerleaders B.J. Hulka, P. Grandone, J. Granger, J. Koschak, A. Chura. First row: G. Brabec, D. Gerit, P. Neverdouski, R. Barnabe, P. Susech. Second row M.E. Nepute, A. Gricevich, C. Enrico, K. Richvalsky. SHIRLEY ALOISI FRANKLIN KALASKIE SHELBY BRODERICK JOHN VARCHO GEORGETTE SCHUR KENNETH McWEENY MARIE ANN KOZAK WILBERT FALKE MARIE ROSSIO BETTE SALOVICH JOHN FERRERO MARY KALVIN MARY LOU KEPPLER KENNETH JONES ROSEMARIE TARTER EDWARD BEDNAR JAMES KONIAK EUGENE BEDNAR MR. EMIL CORGIAT LEO KONIAK MRS. LOLA TOIGO (Class Sponsor) _ (Annual Sponsor) Dedication In appreciation of all he has done for us we dedicate the Memories of 1953-54 to that hard working little man who takes care of our building, namely Uncle Paul. Not only is he here early in the morning to see that the building is ready for us, but we find him here at all night activities as well. He is willing to help us whenever pos- sible and is well liked by students and faculty alike. We take this opportunity of thank- ing him. We are sure we will never forget him. And we cannot bid our school Adieu’ Without another sincere 'Thank You’ to Mr. Emil Corgiat who has been our sponsor all four years. Not only has he assisted us in all of our class endeavors but in many cases has had to push us on. SHIRLEY ALOISI (Guido Aloisi) Band-1, 2,3 Drum Major-4 Chorus-1,2,3 GAA-1,2,3,4 Bowling-1,2,3,4 Vocal Contest-3,4 Twirling Contest-1,4 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Minstrel-3 All At Sea -1 Pep Squad-2, 3,4 Commercial Club-4 Memories Staff-4 Valentine Queen-4 EDWARD BEDNAR (Mrs. Veronica Bednar) Chorus-1 All At Sea -1 Memories Staff-4 Annie Get Your Gun -3 EUGENE BEDNAR (Mrs. Veronica Bednar) Band-2 Chorus-1 Football-1 Basketball-1 All At Sea”-1 Annie Get Your Gun”-3 JEANETTE BRAVIN (Dante Bravin) Chorus-1,2 Pep Squad-1, 2 Bowling-1,2,3,4 All At Sea -1 Magazine Sales-3 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Commercial Club-2, 3,4 Memories Staff-4 GAA-1, 2, 3,4 Wall Mottoes-4 KENNETH Me WEENY (Frank McWeeny) Football-1,2,3,4 Basketball-1 Track-1,3,4 Memories Staff-4 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Our Activities SHELBY BRODERICK (Charles Broderick) Chorus Librarian-1,2,3 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Senior Committee-4 Commercial Club-4 GAA-1,2,3-Vice Pres. -4 Bowling-1,2,3,4 All At Sea -1 Memories Staff-3 Ed. -4 Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 Minstrel-3 GAA Camp-2 Valentine Queen's Court-3 WILBERT FALKE (Wilbert Falke) Football-1,2,3,4 Basketball-1,2,3,4 Track-1,2,3 Baseball-1,2,3 Chorus-1,2 All At Sea”-1 Commercial Club-4 Memories Staff-4 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Magazine Sales-3 Student Council-1,2,4 JOHN FERRERO (John Ferrero) Band-1,2 Chorus-3 Football-1,2,3,4 Basketball-1 Track-1,3 All At Sea -1 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Minstrel-3 MARIE ROSSIO (Mrs. Josephine Rossio) Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 Bowling-1,2,3,4 All At Sea -1 Chorus-1,2, 3 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Memories Staff-4 Minstrel-3 Commercial Club-4 GAA-4 Bowling Tournament-4 Magazine Sales-3 GEORGETTE SCHUR (John Schur) Band-1,2,3,4 Chorus-1,2, 3 Minstrel-3 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Class Sec. -Treas. -1,2,3,4 GAA-1,2, 3-Pres. -4 Music Contest-3 Speech Contest-3 First in Magazine Sales-3 Bowling 1,2,3,4 Bowling Tournament-2,3,4 GAA Camp-52 Girls' State-53 Valentine Queen's Court-3 Banquet Committee-3 A. Legion Music Award-2 Band Sec. -Treas. -1,2, 3,4 Pep Squad-1, 2,3,4 Manager of Magazine Sales-3 Bowling Manager-2, 3 Bowling Captain-3,4 DAR-Girl-4 Bausch Lomb Award-4 ROSEMARIE TARTER (August Tarter) Chorus-1,2, 3 Pep Squad-1, 2,3,4 Bowling-1,2, 3,4 All At Sea -1 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Minstrel-3 Commercial Club-4 Memories Staff-4 GAA-4 BETTE SALOVICH (Pete Salovich) Chorus-1,2, 3 Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 GAA-1,2,3,4 All At Sea -1 Bowling-1,2 Annie Get Your Gun’’-3 Memories Staff-4 Commercial Club-4 LEO KON1AK (Steve Koniak) Football-1, 3,4 Basketball-1,2,3 Track-3 Baseball-3 Chorus-1,2 Annie Get Your Gun -3 All At Sea -1 Memories Staff-4 MARY KALV1N (Mrs. Kate Kalvin) Pep Squad-1,2,3,4 Chorus-1,2,3 All At Sea -1 Bowling-2,4 Minstrel-3 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Magazine Sales-3 Commercial Club-4 Memories Staff-4 Banquet Food Committee-3 MARY LOU KEPPLER (Louis Keppler) Magazine Sales-3 Band-1,2,3,4 Chorus-1,2,3 Cheerleader-3,4 GAA-1,2,3,4 Bowling-1, 2, 3,4 Memories Staff-4 FRANK KALASKIE (Mike Kalaskie) Basketball-1,4 Commercial Club •4 Student Court-4 Memories Staff-4 Class President-3, 4 MARIE ANN KOZAK (Joe Kozak) Chorus-1,2,3 GAA-1,2,3,4 Pep Squad-1,2, 3,4 S. Council-1, Sec. -2, Vice Pres.-3, Pres. -4 Memories Staff-1,4 Bowling-1,2,3,4 Co-editor of Carrier-4 Commercial Club Treas. -4 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Girls’ State-3 All At Sea -1 S. C. State Conv. -2 Rotary Queen court-1 Banquet Committee-3 Guidance Chairman-4 Speech Contest-3,4 Magazine Sales-3 JAMES KONIAK (Paul Koniak) Chorus-1 Memories Staff-4 Annie Get Your Gun -3 All At Sea -1 Football-1 fT. ‘i s CHARLES GRIVA (Darwin Griva) Football-1,2,3,4 Basketball-1,2,3 Track-1,2,3,4 All At Sea -1 Commercial Club-4 Vice Pres. -1,2 Pres. -4 S. Council-3, Judge-4 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Chorus-1,2,3 C.C. Trip to Washington-3 Memories Staff-4 KENNETH JONES (Mrs. Rose Derganc) Football-1,2,4 Basketball-1 Baseball-3 Track-1,3 Chorus-1,2,3 Annie Get Your Gun -3 Commercial Club-4 All At Sea -1 Magazine Sales-3 JACK VARCHO (John Varcho) Football-1,2,3,4 Basketball-1,2,3 Track-1,2,3.4 Baseball-3 All At Sea -1 Chorus-1,2,3 Annie Get Your Gun”-3 Oration-3 Vocal Solo-3 Debate Team-3,4 Class Pres. -1,2, Vice Pres. -3 Boys' State-3 JAMES YOUNG (James Young) Band-1,2 All At Sea -1 Memories Staff-4 Commercial Club-4 Annie Get Your Gun -3 S. Council Court-4 Magazine Sales-3 Bildor Essay-4 Mack's Trip-2 Boys' State-3 Class History For years we have looked forward to that glorious day when we would hold the title of Seniors. Now that it is upon us; we can scarcely realize that we are there. We no longer look up to those before us, but instead stop to look back at the steps we have climbed to reach this goal. We were welcomed into high school in September, 1950, with a very warm recep- tion. How different we looked with our clothes on backwards and with all that paint and grease on--especially the boys. We soon became adjusted to our new way of life and were active in school affairs. At our first class meeting we elected Jack V. as President, Charles G. as Vice President, Georgette S. as Secretary-Treasurer (1) and Marie K. and Wilbert to the Student Coun- cil. (2) We were honored by having Mrs. Toigo and Mr. Corgiat as our class sponsors. Many of the boys went out for both football and basketball and made very good showings as Freshmen We all remember what a good basketball player Joe Seketa was, making the first string (3). Most of the girls joined the GAA, where we learned bowling, tennis, softball, basketball, and most of all--good sportsmanship. Donald G. was Stu- dent Manager in basketball (4). Soon our first exams, quite different from those in Grade School, rolled around and a number of us came through with flying colors. How proud we were to be on the Honor Roll. We had a Halloween class party and later in the year sponsored an all school dance which proved to be quite successful. Georgette and Marie K. were members of the Annual Staff. (5) Marie, Mary L. Fox, and Marjorie were members of the Rotary Queen's Court, Seven class members were in the band, two of which (Shirley and Marjorie), were majorettes (6). Most of us took part in the operetta. All at Sea, and many held leading parts. (10) Before long it was the end of May, and our first year of high school was climaxed by a picnic at Hillsboro Lake. (Page 21) Summer was soon over and we returned to school as experienced Sophomores. Jack, Chuck, and Georgette were re-elected as our class officers (7) and Wilbert and Marie to the Student Council. Ella Mae was our member of the Annual Staff. Many of the Sophomore boys proved their ability as athletes in football and basket- ball by earning a letter. Wilbert was a member of the first ten in basketball. Mr. Pete Makuh replaced Adolph Tenikat as our coach this year and was assisted in football by Mr. Joe Saracco. Ella Mae, Bette, and Mary K. were our candidates for Rotary Queen and they made fine showings by placing second and third. (8) Our Valentine Queen Candidate was Mary Lou F. who chose Jack Varcho as her escort. (9) Georgette and Shelby had the honor of being chosen to represent us at GAA Camp. Marie K. was Student Council delegate to the State Convention in Peoria. James Young was privileged to be one of the members of Peter Mack's annual trip to Washington, D. C. Four were still members of the band. (11) Georgette received the American Legion Award for music. (12) All the girls and most of the boys were honored by being asked to serve at the Junior- Senior Banquet. The theme was Indian Tepee. The boys were painted in Indian war paint and wore brown pants and the girls wore brown Indian dresses. All wore Indian headbands. (13) This year we again went to Hillsboro for our class picnic. (Page 21) In September we returned to school as Juniors. (14) We found two new teachers, Mr. Olson, the new coach, and Mrs. Denutte replacing Mr. Marcacci, who was on a leave of absence. (15) Jack turned the Presidency over to Frank, but took the job of Vice President. Georgette remained our Secretary-Treasurer. (16) Marie and Chuck were elected to the Student Council. (17) Shelby was chosen as Junior member of the Annual Staff and Jeanette as art editor of the Carrier. Shirley remained a majorette in the band. Again our boys were out for football and a number made the first basketball team. (18) Mary Lou became a Jr. cheerleader. Near the end of September we began our magazine sales for the Curtis Publishing Co. and set a record for magazine sales with a total of $1475. 90. High Salesman was Georgette with $248. 05. She received a 3-way radio. Mary Lou K. was second with $187. 30 and Marie K. was third with $163. 50. They both received a 17-jewel Clinton wristwatch. Everyone in the class displayed fine salesmanship and effort in making this campaign a success. (19) On Dec. 26, our class displayed their acting ability by giving the well known play, Annie Get Your Gun. (Pages 23-24) Everyone agreed it was a wonderful suc- cess and well done for a play of its caliber. Georgette escorted by Charles and Shelby escorted by John F. were members of the Valentine Queen's court. (20) Marie K. placed first in the County and District and second in the Sectional American Legion Speech Contest. Jack and Jimmy Y. were chosen as delegates to Boys' State in Springfield, and Georgette and Marie K. to Girls' State in Jacksonville. (21) Chuck was honored by being chosen to go to Washington, D. C. with the Commercial Club as a Jr. delegate. (22) Several Juniors helped the club with the carnival. (23) On May 9, we gave the annual Junior-Senior banquet. (24) The theme was Under Western Skies. The servers were dressed as cowboys and cowgirls. Thanks to the help of the servers, students, and their mothers the banquet was very successful. (Pages 25-32) Many of us took part in the Minstrel Show in May. It was the first time in a num- ber of years that a show of that kind had been put on, and it was really a big success. (Pages 58-59) In the latter part of May we sent for our class rings, which was our first real Senior activity. As before our Junior year was climaxed with a picnic at Hillsboro Lake. (Pages 21 and 25) After a brief vacation we returned to school as Seniors. All we could think about was that this would be our last year at B. H. S. We have lost a number of students along the road. Mary Lou Fox became the wife of Arthur Stinebeiser and Marjorie White the wife of Alvin Hamman. Joseph Seketa, Ronald Luedloff, and Joseph Carpani have joined forces with Uncle Sam. Jack Lehman, Rolfe Giller, Donald Lolie and Ella Mae Langley are employed at various places. Alex Young is now a member of a neighboring high school. We regained a teacher when Mr. Marcacci returned from Arizona. At our first class meeting we elected Frank, Chuck, and Georgette as our class officers, Jack and Shelby for the Senior Committee, Marie K. and Wilbert for the Student Council. We are also serving in many other offices. Georgette is President of the GAA and Shelby is the Vice President. Marie K. is President of the Student Coun- cil. Shelby is editor of the Annual and Marie and Georgette are co-editors of the Carrier. A number of our boys are again active in sports. Our junior Play We co-operated in an effort to make the 1952 Alumni Homecoming one of the biggest in the history of the school, and on Friday, Dec. 26th presented the royalty play, Annie Get Your Gun under the direction of Mr. Mike Makuh. The cast included: Little Girl - Rosemarie Lacopo Charlie Davenport - Kenny Jones Mac - John Ferrero Foster Wilson - Jimmy Dale Young Dolly Tate - Marie Rossio Tommy - Billy Joe Thompson Winnie Tate - Shirley Aloisi Frank Butler - Jack Varcho Mary - Mary Kalvin Mrs. Sylvia Porter-Ella M. Langley Jane - Georgette Schur Annie Oakley - Marie Ann Kozak Little Jake - Edward Bednar Jessie - Mary Lou Keppler Minnie - Bette Salovich Buffalo Bill - Donald Garrett Pawnee Bill - Wilbert Falke Sitting Bull - Charles Griva Mrs. Schuyler Adams - Shelby Broderick Girl - Rosemarie Tartar Squaws - Ella Langley, Shelby Broderick George - James Koniak Man on Boat - Kenneth McWeeny Indians - Members of other classes Show People - Jeanette Bravin, Leo Koniak Footman - Frank Kalaskie Conductor - Eugene Bednar Lawn Party Guests - M. Kalvin, L. Koniak, J. Bravin, G. Schur, R. Tartar S. Broderick, J. Ferrero There was an audience within the play itself consisting of cowboys and Indians. Our Junior-Senior Banquet The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held in the gym Saturday evening May 9th at which time the Junior Class under the direction of their sponsors, Mr. Emil Corgiat and Mr. Mike Makuh, honored the members of the 1953 graduating class. The theme of the banquet, Under Western Skies, was carried out in white fringed paper decorating the ceiling and multi-colored streamers cascading along the walls. The napkins, memory booklets and place cards featured horsemen. Fresh flowers formed the table centerpieces. The servers added much color to the scene with their bright Western costumes. Favors were presented to the guests, which included the faculty members and their wives and husbands, and members of the board of education and their wives. The dinner, traditionally prepared by the mothers of members of the Junior Class, was eaten by candlelight. MENU PROGRAMME Rattlesnake Juice (Pineapple Juice) Little Doggies (Chicken) Buck Shot (Peas and Carrots) Branding Irons (Potatoes) Cactus Salad (Tossed Salad) Saddle Soap (Rolls) Ranger's Delight (Apple pie ala mode) Cactus Juices (Coffee, Soda) Welcome-------Frank Kalaskie Summer Time --------Marie Kozak The Yellow Rose of Texas - Jack Varcho Toast------Mr. F. A. Bertetti Don'Fence Me In - M. Kozak, J. Varcho Prophecy------Georgette Schur Toast------Mr. Mike Sciarra I Ride an Old Paint ----Junior Girls Red River Valley - - - Junior Girls Response------Tom Juravich {Junior Qirls First row: Bette Salovich, RoseMarie Tarter, Jeanette Bravin, Mary Lou Keppler. Second row: Shelby Broderick, Marie Rossio, Georgette Schur, Marie Ann Kozak, Mary Kalvin, Shirley Aloisi. junior Boys First row . Eugene Bednar, Leo Koniak, Donald Garrett, Edward Bednar, John Ferrero, William Thompson. Second row: James Koniak, Wilbert Falke, Jack Varcho, Frank Kalaskie, Jimmy Dale Young, Kenneth Jones, Charles Griva. Senior Qirls First row: Shirley Braido. Roseanne Moruskey, Marieann Wargo. . Marjorie Milcic, Shirley Klobnak. Gloria Rosa, Delores De Martini, Lois Nepute, Kathleen Peradotto, Marilyn Frew. Senior Keys First row: Kenneth Ebert, Donald Billy, Alfred Vernetti, Donald Ismari, Pete Yanites, George Kasarda. Second row: Phillip Evancho, Dale Gerlt, Tom Juravich, John Cascio, Bobby Remmert, Marvin Kalaskie, Charles Villa banquet Servers First row: Alvera Larcker. Norman Ismari, Pamela Griva, Bobby Wargo, Victoria Johnson. Second row: Rose Marie Vernetti. Pat Thomson. Betty Varcho. Valerie Scopel, Beverly Curtis. Elaine Makuh Third row: Dominic Ingrando. Daryl Butcher. Richard Berutti. Larry Frinsko. Jack Lesicko, George Baima. Joe Zerbolio. banquet Cooks First row: Mrs. John Schur, Mrs. Dante Bravin, Mrs. Augustus Tarter, Mrs. Neno Rossio, Mrs. Katherine Kalvin, Mrs. Veronica Bednar. Second row: Mrs. Joe Kozak, Mrs. John Varcho, Mrs. Darwin Griva, Mrs. Frank Sabot, Mrs. John Corrigan, (Not in picture) Mrs. Minnie Turigliatto. Administration Women Mrs. Mike Wenzel. Mrs. Mike Sciarra. Mrs. Andy Billy, Mrs. Joe Eisman. Mrs. Anton Leone, Mrs. Paul Komak, Mrs. Lola Toigo, Mrs. Emil Corgiat, Mrs. Arthur Olson, Mrs. Grace Baker, Mrs. Fern Denutte, Mrs. Frank Bertetti. Administration Men Mr. Mike Sciarra, Mr. Andy Billy, Mr. Joe Eisman, Mr. Anton Leone, Mr. Mike Wenzel, Mr. Emil Corgiat, Mr. Mike Polonius, Mr. Fern Denutte, Mr. Arthur Olson, Mr. Frank Bertetti, Mr. Mike Makuh, Mr. Paul Koniak. Commercial Club M. L. Keppler (Bowling and Honor Student), M.A. Kozak (Co-Editor), Mr. Marcacci (Sponsor), G. Schur (Co-Editor), S. Broderick (Secretary), R.M. Tarter (Puzzle), M. Kalvin (Gossip), M. Rossio (Daze), S. Aloisi (Social), J. Bravin (Art), B. Salovich (Humor), J. Varcho (Advertising), Bill Thompson (Sports) J. Young (Circulating Manager), W. Falke (Printer), F. Kalaskie (Art) C. Griva (Advertising). Class Will We, the members of the Class of 54, do solemnly make and publish this - Our Will I, Shirley Aloisi, bequeath my pleasing smile to Charmayne Reis, I, Edward Bednar, bequeath to Jack Marcacci my mischievous mind. I, Gene Bednar, bequeath my detentions to anyone who wants them. I, Jeanette Bravin, bequeath to Victoria Johnson my art ability. I, Mary Lou Keppler, bequeath my blond hair to Alvera Larker. I, Frank Kalaskie, bequeath to Norman Ismari my fair complexion and height. I, Jimmy Dale Young, bequeath my studiousness to Larry Frinsko. I, John Ferrero, bequeath to Jack Fox my red hair. I, Marie Rossio, bequeath my gift of laughing to Lee Zerbolio. I, Charles Griva, bequeath to Jack Lesicko my way with girls. I, Mary Kalvin, bequeath to Elaine Makuh my gossip column. I, Bill Joe Thompson, bequeath to Richard Berutti my Hudson but not my girl. I. Shelby Broderick, bequeath my editorship to Rosemarie Vernetti. I, Jack Varcho, bequeath to Lawrence Casico my height and curly hair. I, Kenneth Jone, bequeath to Charles Broderick my way with teachers. I, Wilbert Falke, bequeath my basketball ability to Ronald Moody. I, Marie Ann Kozak, bequeath to Betty Varcho my presidency of the Student Council. I, Bette Salovich, bequeath my sense of humor to Nancy Grman. I, Kenneth McWeeny bequeath to Jack Plovich my football ability. I, Leo Koniak, bequeath my promptness (?) to Don Abbate. I, Jim Koniak, bequeath to Howard Curtis my tall slender frame. I, Georgette Schur, bequeath my bowling ability to Carol Enrico. uniors {Junior Class First row: Pamela Griva, Alvera Larcker, Elaine Makuh, Betty Varcho, Rosemarie Vernetti, Mrs. Baker. Second row: Jim Bertagnolli, Bob Wargo, Pat Thompson, Valerie Scopel, Victoria John- son, Marvin Little, Norman Ismari. Third row: Tom Lelli, Jack Lesicko, George Baima, Mike Wenzel, Daryl Butcher. Fourth row; Norman Ismari, Mike Yatcho, Ed Alepra, Richard Berutti, Dominic Ingrando, Absent: Beverly Curtis, Larry Frensko. See Us in Zke Comics Pappy Yokum (Daryl Butcher)--Mandrake the Magician (George Baima)--Dick Tracy (Jack Lesicko)--Pipsie (Betty Varcho)--Blondie (Valerie Scopel)--Popeye (Richard Berutti)--Teena (Elaine Makuh)--Dixie Dugan (Rosemarie Vernetti)--Tess Truehart (Beverly Curtis)--Daisy Mae (Victoria Johnson)--Oola (Alvera Larker)--Moon Mullins (Marvin Little)--Captain Easy (Dominic Ingrando--Alley Oop (Tom Lelli)--Superman (Bob Wargo)--Henry (Norman Ismari)--Smilin' Jack (Mike Yatcho), Gordo (Jim Bertagnolli)--Skeezik(Norman Ulakey)--Lulu (Pat Thomson) Joe Palooka (Mike Wenzel)--Nancy (Pamela Grtva)--Li'l Abner(Ed Alepra)—Fearless Fosdick (Larry Frensko). {Junior Magazine Sales The Junior Class did very well in their magazine sales-selling $1571. 04 worth of Crowell Collier Publications. The class was divided into two teams captained by Betty Varcho and Blaine Makuh, the latter being the winner. Business managers were RoseMarie Vernetti and Pamela Griva. High salesman was James Bertagnolli who broke all previous records. Prizes were awarded to the following: James Bertagnolli--$371.07--Alpha Wrist Watch Richard Berutti---$126.70--Alpha Wrist Watch Beverly Curtis----$121.70--Traveling Clock Robert Wargo------$117.70--Parker 21 Set Dominic Ingrando -$111.00--Flash Light The five above and Pamela Griva each received a $100 Club Pin. Certificates were given to all who sold more than $25 worth. These included Betty Varcho, Elaine Makuh, RoseMarie Vernetti, Edward Alepra, George Baima, Norman Ulakey, Mike Wenzel, Daryl Butcher, Marvin little. Sophomore Class First row: Evelyn Bravin, Amanda Chura, Betty Jo Hulka, Teddy Chura, Anton Leone, Don Abbate, Theresa Magelli. Second row: Alice Langley, Judy Koschak, Jo Ann Senak, Patsy Grandone, Shirley McWeeny, Kathleen Bednar, Carol Verna. Third row: Myron Katz, Lee Zerbolio, Jacqueline Granger, Cyrelda Tarter, Delores Dunwick, Lyn Zerbolio, Lawrence Cascio. Fourth row: Donnie Obertino, Richard Econe, James Basso, John Spagnola, Wesley Cherry, Howard Curtis, Jack Plovich. Fifth row: Billy Ebert, James Ferrero, Dick Carpani, Eugene Neumeister, James Bellovich. Music, Music, Music Don Abbate - - - - Jim Basso---------- Kathleen Bednar - - Jim Bellovich------ Evelyn Bravin------ Dick Carpani------- Lawrence Cascio - - Wesley Cherry----- Amanda Chura------ Ted Chura--------- Howard Curtis---- Delores Dunwick — Billy Ebert------- Richard Econe----- Jim Ferrero-------- Pat Grandone------- Jackie Granger---- Betty Hulka Myron Katz -------- Judy Koschak------- Alice Langley---- Anthony Leone----- Theresa Magelli - - Shirley McWeeny - - Eugene Neumister - Donnie Obertino — Jack Plovich------ Jo Ann Senak------- Johnny Spagnola — Cyrelda Tarter---- Carole Verna------- Lee Zerbolio------ Lyn Zerbolio------ Slow Poke” - Don't Blame Me (I’m innocent, honest.) s Wish You Were Here (Who?) Sparrow In The Tree Top % - Dear Lady of Fatima - Is It a Sin? (To throw paper airplanes?) Wild Horses Somebody Stole My Gal Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall Give Me Five Minutes More (To do my geometry) Why Don't You Believe Me? (Teacher) Sentimental Me Glow Worm Open The Door, Richard! - How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?” (Fido) - Patricia I'm Sitting on Top of the World” -''You'll Never Walk Alone - There's No Business Like Show Business ■ Johnny Alice Blue Gown Keep It Gay Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes Sleepytime Gal Where Is Your Heart? Dragnet You've Got To Be a Football Hero to Get Along With the Beautiful Girls. This Is Heaven. ” - There's a New Baby at Our House Loneliest Gal in Town (Huh?) Did You Ever See a Dream Walking? Dear John Charlie, My Boy Anthony came home from school one day wearing a blue ribbon. When Mrs. Leone asked him how he got it, he replied, The teacher asked how many legs an elephant has and I said five. But an elephant has four, his mother replied. That's what the teacher said, but the rest of the children said six. reshmen dreskmm Class First row: Evelyn Beluin, Roberta Barnabe, Bart Bertolino, Jack Marcacci, Andrea Gricevich, Ronald Moody, Nancy Grman. Second row: Shirley Hausbach, Rose Johnson, Pauline Susech, Mr. Polonius, Donna Gerlt, Marilyn Mazenko, Carol Enrico. Third row: Kathryn Richvalsky, Jo Ann Granger, Geraldine Brabec, Charmayne Reis, Mary Elaine Nepute, Elaine Spudich, Teddy Bednar, Arlene Kityk. Fourth row: Roger Rossio, William Koniak, Michael Hedrick, John De Martini, Jack Fox, Joe Gay. Meet Our President (Bart Bertolino)—Our Vice President (Jack Marcacci)---Our Secretary-Treasurer (Roberta Barnabe)----Our Student Council Members (Andrea Gricevich, Ronald Moody)----- Our Member of the Memories Staff (Arlene Kityk)-----Our Quietest Boy and Girl (John De Martini, Geraldine Brabec)----Our Sawyerville Girls (Nancy Grman, Shirley Hausbach), Marilyn Magenko ----Our Most Talkative GUI (Elaine Spudich)---Our Janitor's Son (Bill Koniak)---Our Romero (Michael Hedrick)----Our Only Band Boy (Joe Gay)----Our wittiest GUI (Kathryn Richvalski)--- Our Shiek from Eagerville (Jack Grandone)---Our Two Redheads (Evelyn Beluin. Charles Broderick)---Our Blondie (Charmayne Reis)-----Always Among GUIs (Jack Fox)------Our Harry James' Rival (Carol Enrico)---Our 'Nuisance' Anywhere (Donna Gerlt)----Our Bell Player (Jo Ann Granger)----The Last of the--Bednars (Teddy Bednar)----Our Most Artistic GUI (Rose Johnson)-----Our Champion Pinsetter (Harold Dannis)-The Other Rossio (Roger)----Three of Our Cheerleaders (Pauline Susech, Pat Neverdowski, and Mary Elaine Nepute). football Squad J. Marcacci, M. Hedricks. J. Gay. R. Rossio. J. Grandone, R. Moody, B. Bertolino, T. Chura, R. Econe, E. Alepra, K. Jones, C. Griva, J. Varcho, R. Berutti, H. Curtis. W. Cherry, N. Ismari, J. Plovich, K. McWeeny, L. Koniak. D. Butcher, J. Ferrero. J. Lesicko, D. Ingrando, T. Celli, R. Wargo, Mr. Olson (Coach). Not in picture-. W. Falke, G. Baima, Student Managers: J. Bertagnolli, J. Basso. football Schedule 18 Pana 13 Benld - 7 Oct. 23 Carlinville - 26 Benld - 0 25 Greenfield - 14 Benld - 13 30 Staunton - 12 Benld - 6 2 Hillsboro - - - - 32 Benld - 0 Nov. 6 W. Military - - - 33 Benld - 7 9 Roxana - - - - - 20 Benld - 0 10 Gillespie - 7 Benld - 0 17 Mt. Olive - 39 Benld - 0 Underlined--where played •c. Games FIRST SECOND 5 Litchfield 101-39 76-17 Benld 8 Bunker Hill 73-44 25-34 Benld 10 Livingston 59-61 54-25 Benld 15 Greenfield 54-67 47-43 Benld 17 Gillespie 85-48 42-30 Benld 22 Jerseyville 97-37 51-22 Benld 5 Morrisonville 59-63 43-39 Benld 8 Staunton 71-37 41-40 Benld 15 Girard 66-61 33-36 Benld 19 Carlinville 56-36 26-50 Benld 22 Mt. Olive 67-47 54-33 Benld • 26 Carlinville 61-43 (Count) Benld 2 Carlinville 58-54 31-33 Benld 5 Gillespie 84-51 37-40 Benld 9 Bethalto 60-64 56-47 Benld 11 N. Western 62-72 40-52 Benld 16 Shipman 72-59 29-39 Benld 19 Staunton 69-58 39-50 Benld 20 Mt. Olive 74-50 63-48 Benld 24 Brighton 59-73 (District) Benld 26 Shipman 72-86 Benld 2 Gillespie 94-55 Regional Tournament Benld Basketball Zeams First row.- A. Leone, R. Wargo, N. Ismari, J. Plovich, T. Chura, J. Basso (B. Manager). Second row: R. Berutti, C. Griva, E. Alepra, G. Biama, W. Cherry, J. Spagnola. Third row: T. Leili, J. Lesicko, R. Moddy, Mr. Olson, B. Bartolino, D. Butcher, J. Gay, J. Bertagnolli (B. Manager). Our Cet termen J. Varcho - Football 1,2,3, Track 2,3; J. Ferrero - Football 3; C. Griva - Football 1,2,3, Basketball 3, Track 1,2,3; W. Falke - Track 1,2,3, Football 2,3, Basketball 2,3; K. McWeeny - Football 2, Track 3. Not in picture--!,. Koniak - Football 3; J. Lesicko - Football 2, Track 2; G. Baima - Football 2; H. Alepra - Track 2; M. Wenzel - Football 2, Track 2; R. Berutti - Football 2, Basketball 2; D. Ingrando - Football 2; J. Bertagnolli - Student Manager 2; J. Plovich - Football 1, Basketball 1; W. Cherry - Football 1; T. Chura - Track 1; H. Curtis - Football 1. J. Koschak 1; P. Grandone 1; J. Granger 1; A. Chura 1. (Not in picture) M. L. Keppler 3. G.A. Association Mrs. Baker, G. Schur, S. Broderick, R. M. Vernetti, J. Bravin, S. Aloisi, B. Salovich, M. L. Keppler, M. A. Kozak, B. Curtis, E. Makuh, P. Griva, B. Varcho, D. Dunwick, C. Tarter, J. Koschak, A. Chura, P. Grandone, J. A. Senak, C. Verna, K. Bednar, B. J. Hulka, E. Bravin, L. Zerbolio, L. Zerbolio, P. Susech, C. Reis, R. Barnabe, A. Kityk, C. Enrico, D. Gerit, J. A. Granger, M. E. Nepute, A. Gricevich, E. Beluin, R. Johnson, S. Hausback, M. Mazenko, N. Grman, E. Spudich, G. Brabec, T. Bednar, K. Richvalsky. Mother and Daughter Play flight K. Bednar, C. Verna, G. Rosa, P. Grandone, M. A. Wargo, S. Klobnak, K. Peradotto, M. Frew, M. Milcic, S. Broderick, R. DeMartini, Mrs. DeMartini, D. DeMartini. Mrs. Vernetti, R. M. Vernetti, B. J. Hulka, Mrs. Hulka, J. Granger, Mrs. Granger, Mrs. Varcho, B. Varcho, J. A. Senak, Mrs. Senak, J. Koschak, Mrs. Koschak, J. Bravin. Mrs. Bravin, E. Bravin, Mrs. Schur, G. Schur, S. Braido, Mrs. Braido, M. L. Keppler, Mrs. Keppler, Mrs. Curtis, B. Curtis, Mrs. Tarter, C. Tarter, Mrs. Baker, L. Zerbolio, Mrs. Zerbolio, L. Zerbolio, Mrs. Chura, A. Chura, Mrs. Toigo. Minstrel The Colored Characters are: J. Bertagnolli, B. J. Hulka, T. Magelli, J. Ferrero, A. Vernetti, D. DeMartini, L. Zerbolio, G. Schur, G. Rosa, M. Milcic, C. Villa, B. Ebert, C. Griva, P. Evancho, M. A. Kozak, K. Jones, D. Garrett. SENIORS: S. High School Sand Aloisi, M. L. Keppler, G. Schur. JUNIORS: B. Curtis, N, Ismari, M. Wenzel, R. Berutti. SOPHOMORES: P. Grandone. B. J. Hulka, J. Bellovich. J. Senak, D. Carpani. T. Chura. A. Chura. H. Curtis. C. Tarter. R. Econe. FRESHMEN: E. Spudich. G. Brabec. K. Richvalsky. T. Bednar. M. E Nepute, C. Enrico. J. Granger, A. Gricevich. J. Gay. D. Gerlt. Director: Mr. Phillippe. Debate Club Above is a picture of Mr. Mack and our pupils who have gone on his annual trip to Washington, D.C.: Marvin Little (1951), James Young (1952), James Basso (1953), Mike Wenzel (1953), Mary Kalvin (1950), Evelyn Beluin (1951), Jo Ann Senak (1951), Kathleen Bednar (1952). Betty J. Hulka, Lee Zerbolio, Cyrelda Tarter, Carol Enrico, Andrea Gricevich, Jack Varcho, Mr. Polonius, Sponsor. Mack’s Zrips Kotary Queen and Her Court On November 25th Miss Mary Lou Keppler was crowned Rotary Queen of 1953-54 by Miss Jacqueline Granger, a member of last year’s court. She received a Bulova Dolly Madison” wrist watch. Members of her court were Carol Verna who re- ceived a two piece luggage set as second prize and Charmayne Reis who received a dresser set as third prize. JANUARY Our birthday Calendar SEPTEMBER 2 - Mr. Corgiat 8 - Miss Tarro 9 - Shelby Broderick 11 - Jacqueline Granger 16 - Charles Broderick 17 - Donald Garrett 18 - Mr. Marcacci 19 - Shirley Aloisi 22 - Jeanette Bravin 23 - Roberta Barnabe FEBRUARY 4 - John Grandone 6 - Mr. Bertetti 8 - James Bertagnolli 10 - Mary Elaine Nepute Cyrelda Tarter 14 - Kathleen Bednar 19 - Norman Ulakey 23 - George Baima 28 - Daryl Butcher MARCH 4 - Anthony Leone 13 - Frank Kalaskie 14 - Norman Ismari 22 - Charmayne Reis 23 - Mr. Olson Kenneth Jones 29 - Rose M. Vernetti APRIL 3 - Richard Econie 9 - Pauline Susech 14 - Patsy Grandone 18 - Jack Varcho MAY 1 - Donna M. Gerlt 3 - Rosie Johnson Carol Verna 6 - Bart Bertolino 7 - Betty Salovich 9 - Jack Plovich Andrea Gricevich 11 - Edward Bednar Eugene Bednar 15 - Billy Ebert 17 - Rosemarie Tarter 20 - Lee Zerbolio Lyn Zerbolio 22 - Amanda Chura Teddy Chura 24 - Dominic Ingrando 26 - Jack Fox 28 - Victoria Johnson 30 - Pamela Griva Wesley Cherry JUNE 3 - William Koniak 4 - Wilbert Falke 6 - Carol Enrico Kenneth McWeeny 8 - Leo Koniak Jack Lesicko 16 - Evelyn Bravin 19 - Larry Frinsko 21 - Michael Jatcho 23 - Shirley Hausback 24 - Lawrence Cascio 27 - James Ferrero JULY 1 - Mr. Koniak Pat Thomson 8 - Mary Kalvin Michael Hedrick 14 - Evelyn Beluin 18 - Marie Rossio 22 - Myron Katz Jack Marcacci 23 - Georgette Schur 24 - Roger Rossio Theresa Magelli 30 - Kathryn Richvalsky AUGUST 2 - Mrs. Baker 3 - Jo Ann Granger 9 - Richard Berutti 12 - Eddie Alepra Thomas Lelli 15 - Mike Wenzel 26 - Marvin Little 1 - Mr. Polonius James Young 5 - Ronald Moody 6 - Jo Ann Senak 9 - Eugene Neumeister 10 - Paul Schockley 12 - MaryL. Keppler 14 - Bobby Wargo 17 - Howard Curtis 18 - Valerie Scopel 21 - Charles Griva John De Martini 23 - Marilyn Mazenko 29 - Geraldine Brabec OCTOBER 5 - Joe Gay 6 - Elaine Makuh Shirley McWeeny 8 - Betty Jo Hulka Judy Koschak 11 - Arlene Kityk 15 - Mrs. Toigo 16 - Alvera Larker 21 - James Koniak 23 - Alice Langley 24 - Marie A. Kozak 26 - William Thompson 27 - Don Abbate 29 - John Spagnola 31 - Dolores Dunwick NOVEMBER 1 - Betty Varcho 2 - John Ferrero 11 - Nancy Grman 18 - Elaine Spudich Harold Dannis 20 - Theodora Bednar 23 - James Bellovich 26 - Mr. Makuh DECEMBER 2 - James Basso 4 - Dick Carpani 6 - Pat Neverdowski 24 - Dominic Obertino 26 - Beverly Curtis SENIORS: Shirley Aloisi (Queen), Leo Koniak, Bette Salovich, Charles Griva. JUNIORS: Beverly Curtis, Edward Alepra, Elaine Makuh, Bob Wargo. FLOWER GIRL: Connie Young. SOPHOMORES: Kathleen Bednar, Howard Curtis, Patsy Grandone, Anton Leone. FRESHMEN: Theodora Bednar, Jack Marcacci, Mary E. Nepute, Ronald Moody. CROWN BEARER: Artie Bertagnolli. Mead lines March J953- February 1954 Kathleen Peradotto’s Name to Go on Honor Plaque for ’53 H. S. Chorus to Present Minstrel The chorus of Benld high school will present a minstrel show next Monday evening at 7:30. Below is .he program as prepared by Mike Makuh, voice instructor and choral iirector: I. Commentators—Lee and Lyn Zerbolio Benld Girls Top Dist. n Basket Shooting In the 1953 Illinois league of tigh school girls' athletic associa- ion basket shooting tournament, lenld placed first in the district itnl fourth in the state with an verago 1.70. Entries were submit- ed from 134 schools, with an verage of 2.92 in this year’s con- est. Misses Kathleen Peradotto and Jeorgette Scluir were outstanding n the event, with scores of 1.50 or etter. List Winners in American Legion Theme Contest Lyn Zerbolio, freshman, was first: Betty Jo Hulka, freshman, second, and Charmayne Lee Reis, dghth grade, third in class I. Class II winners were Marie Ann vozak, junior, first, and Tom Juravich, senior, and Daryl 3utcher. sophomore, tied for sec- ond. Guidance Class Tours Rice-Stix Factory Mrs. Lola Toigo's guidance class Df Benld high school Monday en- joyed a tour of the Rice-Stix dress factory in Benld. Earlier in the semester the same ?roup enjoyed a visit tj ough the House of Sunshine in Litchfieli, Miss Roseanne Moruskey H. S Valedictorian Marcacci to Resume Teaching Position State Tournament Coach Arthur Olson of Benlc high school and three members of the high school basketball team, Tom Juravich, Jack Varcho and Dale Gerlt, left Wednesday after- noon for Champaign - Urbana H. S. Musicians Get High Ratings In State Contest Results of the high school state music contest which took place at Macomb on May 1. and which weiv released only this week, record three first, three second and three third places won by the nine Benld entries. The clarinet solos by Notman Is- mari and Richard Econie, and a brass sextette composed of James Tira, Joe Zerbolio, Ted Chura, George Raima, James Ferrero and Richard Berutti were rated su- perior. Attend Meeting of High School Students Miss Margie Milcic and Richard Berutti, representing Benld high school, attended a convention for members of student councils last week at the Sherman hotel in Chi- Michaei Polonius, member of the� iigh school faculty, accompanied he Benld delegates. H. S. Baseball Team Defeated By Staunton The lineups were as follows: Benld: Plovich, 3b-p; Zerbolio, 2b; Koniak, c; Falke, ss; Ebert, If: Baima, lb; Berutti. cf; Rem- mert. p-rf; Jones, rf-p. Benld Trackmen Wallop Staunton; Twn mikv l Athletes’ Dinner Seniors: Juravich, football, bas- ketball, track; Vernetti, football; Ebert, football; Gerlt, basketball; Yanites, basketball. Juniors: Falke, football, basket- ball, track; Varcho, football, track; Griva, football, basketball; Koniak, football; Ferrero, foot- ball; McWeeny, track. Sophomores: Berutti, football, basketball; Zerbolio, football, track; Lesicko, football, track; Wenzel, football, track; Alepra, track; Baima, football: Ingrando, football. Freshmen: Plovich, football, basketball; Curtis, football; Cherry football; Chura, track. Commercial Club Carnival at H. S. The program for the evening is as follows: 7 o'clock, cake walk; 8, first grade dancers; 9, boxing match, Ken “Killer” Ebert vs. Bill “Mauler Thompson; 1 «� , hula und ballerina dances. President Greets Children, Guests Of Congressman Mack WASHINGTON, June 18. — President Eisenhower received in the White House Rose Gar- den James Basso and Stepher Komlose of Benld; Mike Wenzel III of Sawyerville and Mildred Nardini of Mt. Clare. Misses Rosemarie Vernetti, Bev- erly Curtis and Amanda Chura returned Sunday from a week’s stay at G.A.A. camp, Camp Falake, near Godfrey. 111. Miss Chura was camp pianist. Benld Girls Return From Girls State Misses Georgette Schur and ‘Marie Kozak returned Wednesday from Jacksonville where they attended girls’ state of MacMurray college. Attend Boys’ State Young Varcho, who was elected “sheriff” of “Macoupin county” at boys state, returned home Sunday afternoon, accom- WIN PRIZES WITH MODEL PLANES Donnld Ismari, oldest son or Mr. «lid Mrs. Guy Ismari of Benld. look first place and was presented with a prize of $20. Dominic Ober- tino Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Domi- nic Ohertino of Mt. .Clare, placed •second for a prize of $12. 'P. E. Teacher Returns From Tour of Alaska Mrs. Grace Baker of Staunton, physical education instructor In Itenld high school, returned home last Friday after having enjoyed a tour to Alaska, sponsored by the National Education association. School Band Gets Blue Ribbon at Fair The Bcnld community sc hand won a blue rihbou last day at the Illinois state fair test for school bands. Entertain at Hardin Apple Festival Sunday Donald and v «� ,inan Ismari ap pea rod on the entertainment pro cram of the Calhoun county an nual apple festival at Hardin Bun day evening Shirley Braido, Joe Reano to Be Wed Mr. and Mrs. Frank Braido aro announcing the approaching mar- riage of their eldest daughter, Shirley, to Airman third class Jo- seph Reano, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reano of Eagftrvllle. They will be wed tomorrow (Saturday) at ♦ o’clock p.m. at the Benld Metho- dlst church. BEXIJ) COUPLE TO WED The engagement of their daugh- ter, Miss Marjorie, to Matthew Turcol. son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Turcol, was announced early this week by Mr. and Mrs. John Mllcic Joe Zerbolio to Enter University of Chicago Joseph Zerbolio, son of Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Zerbolio, will entor the University of Chicago at the be- ttinnlno- of the fall term. Over Half of ’53 High School Class G o for More Stndv Mix. Makuh of Bcnld. tie demo, cratic candidate for count super- intendent of schools, appreciates education because be got his schooling the hard way. Coming from a large lam ly, Makuh worked summers aft • gradual!� from the eighth grade, in older t ■.. 1« l«io,l tfdtAT. I School Enrollment Above Last Year One hundred and seventeen stu- dents are enrolled at Benld high school for 1953-54 term. The count includes- 40 fresh- men, ,37 sophomores. 16 juniora and 24 seniors. 32 Out for Football as Practice Opens Four at Home, Five Away on Grid Schedule Olson Talks About His Football Team at Rotary Meeting The biggest need of the Benld High school football team is to win a game. Coach Arthur Olson told the Benld Rotary club Tues- Indians in Best Game of Season Hold Gillespie to 7 Jim Bertagnolli Sets Magazine Sale Record Jim Bertagnolli broke all previous records and was awarded a wrist watch. Mary Lou Keppler Crowned Rotary Queen at Grand Georgette Schur is D.A.R. Representative Miss Georgette Schur. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schur. was selected ns this year’s D.A.R. rep- Shirley Aloisi Chosen as Valentine Queen Mike Jatcko Jr., Starts to School in Iowa -Medora. Fob. 21 Paced by F.dk'-s JO poin . Benld J-lij;h school s eager ; whipped Brighton 3-5 here lonichi in the opening Benld Wins Medora Tourney. . Benld 4-H Girl Win Firsts at State Fair Andrea Gricevich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gricevich, competed with a piano solo, and Elaine Spudicli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Georgo Spudich, and Carole Enrico, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Enrico, played a cornet duet, with Andrea as ac- comnanlst. Georgette Schur is Science Medal Winner F. a. Bertettt. superintendent of Benld High school, announces that Georgette Schur in this year’s win- ner tii the Bnuxt-h Lomh honor- ar science medal for achieving the highest scholastic record in science subjects during her high school course. 18 Games on Indians' 53-54 Cage Schedule Eight en games. 10 at home and eight away, are on the 1953-54 | casket schedule for Benld High school. Name Winners in Theme Contest Local entries in the American lx'gion auxiliary theme contest on the subject My obligations to my country, were judged tills week Group I — Dorothy McWeeny, eighth grade, first; Mildred Nar- dini. eighth grade, and Charmayne Reis. freshman, tied for second. Group 11—Cyrelda Tarter, soph- omore. first; Jack IMovich, sopho- jmore, second; Daryl Butcher, jnn- |i«� r, third James Dale Young First in Essay Contest James Young’s Essay Wins Another Prize James Dale Young, senior at Benld High school, was awarded u cash prize of $10 for his entry in the Home Bildors show essay con- test in the St. Louis area compe- tition. His essay won first prize, a Benld Girls First in State G, A. A. Bowling Event '' V r e I (I a Tarter, sophomore, placed third in the stat with her record of 4� J3 for high scores. n the team, with Cyrelda aro Marie Rossio, senior. 4 22: Carole Enrico, freshman. 421; Roberta Barnabe. freshman, 400. and Car- ole Verna, sophomore, 389. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. 29 1 3 11 16 17 18 22 23 24 29 30 1 6 8 9 12 14 16 17 18 28 29-30 10 11 12 19 25 26-27 5 10 14 18 21 4 5 13-14 22 Sirst Semester Calendar Registration--The last time for us Seniors. Initiation program for the Freshmen. First class meetings. Officers were elected. Georgette and Marie Ann gave reports on Girls' State. GAA dance in the evening. The Juniors' magazine sales started. The GAA started bowling. The Seniors' rings arrived. Classes voted for 4 year ring contract. James Y. gave a report on Boys’ State. Jack V. gave one on the Student court. Mike W. showed his movie of the Washington trip. We played our first game, (at Pana). New Guidance groups were organized. Senator Douglas talked to the student body. Rosemarie V. reported on GAA camp. We got our TB shots. Magazine sales closed. James Bertognolli was high salesman. Beverly and Amanda reported on GAA camp. Bill Niebrand of Dorchester gave us an interesting talk on his experiences in the Korean prison camp. Our first Guidance period. GAA initiation. Some outfit!!! First home game. (Roxana) Sam took group pictures. GAA's formal initiation party. Seniors chose their invitations. The ring committee chose ring company. GAA was hostess for play day. Guests were from Hillsboro, Morrisonville, Filmore, and Gillespie. The Commercial Club started picking corn. Examinations. Teacher's Institute--a holiday for the students. Our last football game. (Gillespie) No School. Report cards were given out. Daryl saved the boys' honor. Magazine salesmen received their prizes, pins, and certificates. Mary Lou was crowned Rotary Queen. Thanksgiving holiday. Our first basketball game. (Litchfield) Freshman dance. GAA Christmas party with dinner, Santa etc. We were dismissed for the Holidays. Musical program in the evening. Back to school we came. Junior cheerleaders cheered at the game. Seniors had their pictures taken. Semester Examinations. (Pictures for the underlined dates appear on the next two pages) (?x W1 oa [ fUu ,a u- Jfc- tA i fcrvii NEPUTE GROCERY Groceries, Meats, Vegetables Benld, Illinois Compliments of SPAGNOLA INSURANCE COMPANY BENLD FLOWER SHOP Flowers for All Occasions GUS ROSS, Owner Best Wishes STARCK'S GROCERY BENLD PACKING COMPANY Finest Meats and Groceries Compliments of BENLD HARDWARE UNION FUNERAL HOME DALE GUERZONI Best Wishes BASSO MOTOR COMPANY BENLD DAIRY Milk - Ice Cream - Cheese LORENZO BERTAGNOLLI and SONS JIM'S BARBER SHOP JAMES SAVANT, Proprietor SASSO BROS. SERVICE STATION Shell Gasoline and Oils THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Benld, Illinois BERTOLINO FRUIT COMPANY Wholesale Produce GILLESPIE CAMERA SHOP SAM INDELICATO Phone 125-L Gillespie, Illinois CORDERA TRANSFER CO., INC. 2061 Benld - 258 Gillespie Daily Trips to St. Louis Compliments of MR. CORGIAT and MR. CASALETTO C C POULTRY FARM ZEBRUN'S DRY GOODS Clothing and Footwear Compliments of BENLD BOTTLING WORKS ARTHUR SCOPEL WAYSIDE GARAGE 24 Hours Wrecker Service Best Wishes A. BERTOGLIO'S STORE SEDLAK'S CITIES SERVICE GEORGE SEDLAK, JR. , Proprietor Compliments of DRUMMOND DURAND BARBER SHOP LEONE'S LUMBER SUPPLY CO. Ready Mix Concrete CO-OPERATIVE STORES Benld and Eagerville ALBERT BERTAGNOLLI, Manager NYAL DRUG STORE GEORGE and JOHN CONTRATTO Compliments of CRORK1NS - JEWELRY AND GIFTS RIZZIE BROS. INSURANCE AGENCY Benld, Illinois ILLINOIS LUMBER COMPANY JOHN GADDO, Manager THE BENLD ENTERPRISE Established 1906 Good Printing - Good Service Benld, Illinois K. G. SCHMUTZLER, D. C. Chiropractor Residence 2541 - Office 2601 D. J. ZERBOLIO M. D. BRUNETTO BROS. - STUDEBAKER GEL Ml BROTHERS EAST SIDE BAKERY TARRO'S SUPER MARKET BENLD AUTO PARTS DR. PEACOCK , Dentist BERTETTI BROTHERS GAY'S HARDWARE GAY BROTHERS KAY'S BEAUTY BAR PAUL VERTICCHIO - Attorney HAGERDORN'S STUDIO (Litchfield) MAC'S MARKET (Sawyerville) TARGHETTA’S CONFECTIONERY MODERN DRESS AND BEAUTY SHOP MUSSO'S WALLPAPER STORE ISMARI SHOE REPAIR SHOP BERUTTI'S SELF SERVICE BERUTTT'S DEPARTMENT STORE JOE ARNOLDI (Gillespie) CURTIS CANDY CO. (Carlinville) After a football game Falke and Griva bolted into a cafe in a neighboring town and asked, Do you serve eats in this joint? The proprietor looked up and said, Yes--but we are not interested in filling silos. Gene, caught in mischief, was asked by Mrs. Bednar, How do you expect to get into heaven?” He thought a moment, then replied: I'll just run in and out and keep slamming the door till they say, 'For goodness sake, come in or stay out.' Then I'll go in. Marie K.: I thought I told you to come after supper. Duke L.: That's what I came after. We cannot help but pause with a tear in our eye as we look back upon our days at B. H. S. It has brought many hardships but many more joys. It won't be long now and our school days will be finished. We want to thank our parents and teachers for giving us the best possible education. It is only because of their unfaultering help that we can go into our new world well prepared. May we always live up to their greatest expectations. As our year Number 12 draws to a close, we can only say Thank You and Good-Bye. 7 -m4uU Yiaiiook Taylor Yearbook Comfany-Dauas 1 zsz S!-Z2