Blend High School - Memories Yearbook (Blend, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1955 volume:

Annual Staff EDITOR - Rosemary Vernetti CLASS EDITORS: Senior - Pamela Griva, Junior - Evelyn Bravin, Sophomore - Paulline Susech, Freshman - Dorothy McWeeny. PICTURES: Daryl Butcher, James Bertagnolli, Robert Wargo. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Beverly Curtis, Alvera Larcker, Mike Wenzel, Eddie Alepra, Dominic Ingrando, Norman Ismari, Thomas Lelli. ADVERTISING: Marvin Little, George Baima. Richard Berutti, Jack Lesicko, Elaine Makuh, Betty Varcho. EXTRA HELPERS: Norman Ulakey, Valerie Scopel. Sponsor - Mrs. Lola Toigo Mrs. Pete Boston-Secretary, Mr. Walter Chulick-Superintendent, Mr. Emil Corgiat- Principal. Board of Education Mr. Ferdinand Girardi, Mr. Mike Wenzel-Secretary, Mr. Mike Sciarra-President, Mr. George Baima, Mr. Anton Leone, Mr. Richard Zarr, Mr. Joe Eisman. MR. WALTER CHULICK, B. S. in Education, M. S. Blackburn College, University of Illinois, Superintendent. MR. EMIL CORGIAT, B. S. in Education, M. S. Blackburn College, University of Illinois, Principal, Chemistry, Shop I and II, English III. MR. MICHAEL POLONIUS, L. L. B., B. Education, Blackburn College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State Normal University, Librarian, Civics, Law, Junior High Civics, Boys’ P. E., Student Council Sponsor, Sophomore Sponsor. MR. HENRY MARCACCI, B. Education, Western Illinois State College, Bookkeeping, Typing I, Shorthand, General Business, Office Practice, Commercial Club Sponsor, Junior Sponsor. MR. FRANK BERTETTI, B. Education, A. M., Illinois State Normal University, University of Illinois, American, M. and M. and Ancient History, Commercial Geography, Economics, Freshman 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, English I, II, and IV, French I, Chorus, Guidance Sponsor. MRS. GRACE BAKER, B. A., Shurtleff College, Washington University, Girls P. E., Junior High P. E., Health, and English. MR. ARTHUR OLSON, A. B., A. M., Carthage College, University of Illinois, General Science, Biology, Boys’ P. E., Coach. MRS. LOLA TOIGO, B. Education, Eastern Illinois State Teachers’ College, Algebra I and II, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Practical Math, Annual Sponsor, Pep Squad Sponsor. MR. LOUIS PHILIPPE, Vandercook School of Music, Band (Grade and High). MR. PAUL KONIAK, Custodian. MRS. PETE BOSTON, Secretary. P. T. A. OFFICERS Mrs. Earl Stinnett, Treasurer; Mrs. William Vercoglio-Secretary; Mrs. Bart Ebert, Vice-President; Mrs. Pete Alepra, President. CAFETERIA Mrs. Nina Orler, Mrs. rfrank Sabat, Mrs. Howard curtis, Mrs. Minnie Turigliatto. Custodian, Mr. Charles Norbent LAWYERS: Mr. Jasper Wenzel, Mr. Paul Verticchio, TREASURER: Mr. Joe Rizzie. BUS DRIVERS: Mr. John Cavallo, Mr. Constanzo Mancinelli, Mr. Dominic Termine. A F T LOCAL 528 FIRST ROW: Mrs. Coy Lair (2nd Grade Substitute) Mrs. Lola Toigo (H.S.) Miss Jean Haddow (Jr. High) Mrs. Grace Baker (High Jr. High) Miss Louise Burns (6th Grade) Mrs. Henry Musso (Jr. High) Miss Cath- erine Seppi (1st Grade) Secretary, Miss Lena Marcacci (1st Grade) Treasurer, Miss Mary Monoghan (5thGrade) Miss Barbara Zboyovski (4th Grade) Miss Mary Mac- Donald (3rd Grade) Miss Evelyn Pintar (2nd Grade) SECOND ROW: Mr. Henry Marcacci (H.S.) Mr. Michael Polonius (H.S.) Mr. Frank Bertetti (H.S.) Mr. Arthur Olson (H.S.) Mr. Walter Chulick (Superintendent) Mr. Joe Saracco (Jr. High) President, Mr. Emil Corgiat ( Principal ) Vice-President. ABSENT: Mrs. Mayme Remmert (2nd Grade) Mr. Mike Makuh (H. S.) Mr. Louis Philippe (Band). We are proud that one of our members, Mr. Mike Makuh, has been elected County Superintendent of Schools- the first Benld man to be elected to a county office. We feel that he is well qualified for the position. His college education has included work at the following schools: Black- burn college - Assoc. LA S. , Southern Illinois, B. Ed, Illinois State Normal, University of Illinois - M. S. , Uni- versity of Washington, Middlebury ( Vermont ) College, Harvard University, University of Missouri, St. Louis Music and Arts University, Ohio University, and Teachers' College, Columbia University where he completed the work for his Doctor of Education degree. He has had some gra- duate study in both Mexico and France. He has twenty years of teaching experience, was formerly a coal miner, and is a veteran of World War II. � Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Senior Committee FRESHMAN V. Rhodes J. Baima D. McWeeny R. Vernetti, B. SOPHOMORE R. Moody J. Grandone J. Marcacci Curtis, B. Varcho JUNIOR H. Curtis J. Spagnoia J. Senak SENIOR D. Butcher M. Little J. Bertagnolli Student Council SENIORS: B. Varcho, N. Ismari JUNIORS: C. Tarter, B. Ebert SOPHOMORES: A. Gricevich, B. Bertolino, FRESHMEN: M. Nardini, E. Beck SPONSOR: Mr. Polonius PAMELA GRIVA ALVERA LARCKER BETTY ANN VARCHO ELAINE MAKUH s� 1 mm ROBERT WARGO EDWARD ALEPRA GEORGE BAIMA JACK LESICKO DOMINIC INGRANDO RICHARD BERUTTI THOMAS LELLI NORMAN ULAKEY MRS. GRACE BAKER Sponsor MR. WALTER CHULICK Superintendent DEDICATION It is with great pleasure that we, the graduating class of 1955, dedicate our edition of 1'Memories to our community. By our community we mean Benld, Sawyerville, Eagerville and Mt. Clare. These people have made our school possible and have given us many happy years. We are proud of these people. Many of them did not have an opportunity to get a high school education but have worked so that we might have one. We are presenting our annual as a symbol of our appreciation of what they have done. Many civic groups and organizations have helped us through this period of our life - such as our five churches, the Rotary Club, Four H, Boy Scouts, P.T.A., American Legion, Sport- men’s Club, Red Cross, our Board of Education and Faculty. Each has served us in one way or another. These with our business men have always supported our athletics and other school activities. We are grateful for this cooperation. We dedicate it not only to these and perhaps other organizations in the community, but also to every individual who has in the slightest way helped by his efforts, finance or influence. Every tax payer has helped to make our schooling possible. Of course, we cannot forget our parents who have cared for us since birth. We wish that each of us could say “Thank You ' to eacn of them, but since we can't, we are dedicating our annual to them. It is a record of our school activities and achievements, giving the public a glimpse into the best years of our life and containing memories which we will cherish. It will always give us “a beam of hope, a glimpse of joy and, yes, a bit of sad- ness. We hope that as we go out into the world we shall forever be worthy of our community's efforts and it will always have cause to be proud of us, and that in years to come we may be able to help other classes as we have been helped. Senior History We entered Benld High School in September 1951 and were duly initiated-especially the boys. They really looked funny with lipstick and grease all over their faces. Shortly afterwards we held our first class meeting with Mrs. Baker as our sponsor. Mike Wenzel was elected Pres., Domininic Ingrando, Vice-Pres.; Jack Lesicko, Sec.-Treas. (1) and Betty Ann Varcho and Richard Berutti to the Student Council. Pamela Griva was chosen for the annual staff. (2) In October all of the girls were initiated into the G.A.A. Everyone agreed that we looked funny with our clothes on inside out and backwards, and half of our face made up with thick heavy makeup. We had to carry a bucket around with us for a whole day. (3) Frances Seketa and Pat Thomson received letters for good sportmanship. Our class was honored that year for Pat Thomson became the Rotary Queen. (4) We sponsored a Thanksgiving dance and raffled off a turkey. The dance was so success- ful we decided to make it an annual affair. During the year several boys showed promise as athletes in football, basketball and track A number of our class were in chorus and thirteen were members of the band. (5) Rose Marie Vernetti with Norman Ulaky as her escort represented us in the Valentine Queen's Court. (6) A few of the boys were lucky enough to entertain at the Jr. Sr. Banquet. (7) The girl’s held up our class honor in sports. The Bowlettes, an all Freshman girls team, won the prized trophy at the bowling tournament held in May. (8) Another Freshmen girl was also on a winning bowling team. At the close of school, we went on an all day picnic at Hillsboro and everyone had a nice time. September soon came around. All of us except one returned as experienced Sopho- mores. (9) Now we could laugh at the Freshmen and their outlandish costumes. We met two new teachers-Mr. A. Olson and Mrs. Denutte. Mike Wenzel turned over the class presidency to Ted Lopushinsky. Jack Lesicko be- came Vice-Pres. and Alvera Larcker, Sec.-Treas. (10) Richard Berutti and Betty Varcho remained on the Student Council. (11) Rose Marie Vernetti was a member of the annual staff. Rose Vernetti and Valerie Scopel were in the Rotary Queen's Court. (12) Betty Varcho escorted by Tom Juravich (13) and Pam Griva escorted by Jim Bertagnolli were in the Valentine Queen's Court. (14) Beverly Curtis and Rose Marie Vernetti were chosen to go to the G.A.A. camp. (15) Again this year the boys were active in athletics-nine going out for football, and eight for basketball with two on the first team. (16) Lesicko, Baima, Wenzel, Berutti, and Ingrando earned letters in football; Berutti in basketball; Lesicko, Alepra, Wenzel in track; and Bert- agnolli as Student Manager. (17) Dressed as cowgirls and boys we served at the Jr. Sr. Banquet. (18) Thirteen members still were in the band. Many were in chorus and took part in the Minstrel show given by both choruses under the direction of Mr. Makuh. A few helped the Junior class with the production of Annie Get Your Gun . May came and again we went to Hillsboro for our picnic. Some of us swam and turned lobster red. All of us ate. After another short summer vacation we came back to school prepared for a very full year ahead. (19) We were joined by Tom Lelli of Chicago. Having a good deal to do during this, our Junior year, we set to work immediately. Betty Varcho became Pres., Rose Vernetti, Vice-Pres.; and Elaine Makuh, Sec.-Treas. (20) Betty Varcho and Marvin Little were our Student Council members. The Council decided that we needed a Student Court to take care of the arguments that arise among the students. Pam Griva was the clerk, Marvin Little and Jim Bertagnolli were two of the judges. (21) We had our magazine sales during the last part of September and set a new record by selling $1571.04 worth. Jim Bertagnolli also established a new record by selling $371.07. The other high salesmen were Richard Berutti, Beverly Curtis, Bob Wargo, and Dominic Ingrando. (22) Our boys again went out for sports. Nine boys played football (23) and eight went out for basketball, five being on the first string, (on front liner) Most of the boys went out for track. Baima, Berutti, Butcher, Ingrando, Ismari, Lesicko, Wargo, and Wenzel earned letters in football, Alepra, Baima, Berutti, and Lelli in basketball, Alepra, Butcher, Ingrando, Lesicko, and Wenzel in track. Beverly Curtis escorted by Ed Alepra (24) and Elaine Makuh escorted by Bob Wargo (25) represented us in the Valentine Queen's Court. We received our class rings in February. On May 11th under the guidance of our sponsor Mrs. Baker we honored the Seniors with the annual Jr. Sr. Banquet. The theme “Song of the Islands was carried out in the room and table decorations. The guests which included the faculty and board of education and their wives stepped off a gangplank onto the islands and were seated at candlelit tables adorned with shells, pineapples and other fruits. The servers and dancers added much color with their Hawaiian costumes. (Pages 19-23) Rose Vernetti and Jim Bertagnolli went to Girls’ and Boys’ State. (26) Six of our class were still in the band and Norman Ismari took first in the State Contest with his clarinet solo. (27) Now we are in our last year of high school. We are sorry that all of the pupils who started out with our class are not with us now. Bill Calovini left at the end of the Freshman year, Ted Lopushinsky moved to Philadelphia early in the Sophomore year, and Frances Seketa left later on in the same year. Joe Zerbolio left us to enter the University of Chicago before the start of the Junior year. Vickie Johnson moved to Mt. Olive, Mike Yatcho transferred to a school in Iowa, and John Lacopo decided to leave us during the Junior year. Pat Thomson and Larry Frinsko did not return this year. (28) This completes our history up to the present year. This year’s activities will be recorded throughout this volume of “Memories’ . PROGRAM Welcome..................Daryl Butcher Response.................Charles Griva Solo......................Alvera Larcker Toast................................Mr. Bertetti Selection..........................Boys Quartet Prophecy..........................Elaine Makuh Solo.....................Beverly Curtis Toast....................Mr. M. Makuh Selection........................Dancers MENU A Waikiki Wonder...................Pa. Juice Mamo...........................Chicken Molten Lava...................Potatoes Tornadoes and Gales.............Tossed Salad Perles of the Island..............Peas Taro Cake .......................Rolls Aloha-Ha Cake............Pa. u.d. Cake Sea Foam.................Whipped Cream COOKS FIRST ROW: Mrs. G. Ismari, Mrs. J. Varcho, Mrs. S. Wargo, Mrs. M. Griva, Mrs. B. Curtis, Mrs. F. Butcher. SECOND ROW: Mrs. A. Bertagnolli, Mrs. G. Baima, Mrs. P. Vernetti, Mrs. J. Sabat, Mrs. P. Alepra, Mrs. A. Ulakey, Mrs. M. Lesicko, Mrs. J. Makuh. Juniors Seniors First Row: Mr. A. Billy, Mr. M. Wenzel, Mr. J. Eisman, Mr. R. Zarr, Mr. F. Girardi, Mr. M. Sci- arra, Mr. G. Baima, Mr. A. Leone. Second Row: Mr. H. Marcacci, Mr. M. Makuh, Mr. M. Polonius, Mr. A. Olson, Mr. F. Bertetti, Mr. E. Corgiat, Mr. P. Koniak. First Row: Mrs. A. Billy, Mrs. F. Girardi, Mrs. J. Eisman, Mrs. A. Leone, Mrs. M. Sciarra, Mrs. G. Baima. Second Row: Mrs. L. Toigo, Mrs. P. Koniak, Mrs. F. Bertetti, Mrs. E. Cor- giat, Mrs. H. Marcacci, Miss J. Tarro, Mrs. G. Baker. EDWARD ALEPRA (Peter Alepra) Football 1,3; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1; Memories Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4. GEORGE BAIMA (George Baima Sr.) Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 2; Memor- ies Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4; Magazine Sales 3. JAMES BERTAGNOLLI (Albert Bertagnolli) Class Sec. - Treas. 4; High Magazine Salesman 3; Boys’ State 3; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Minstrel 2; Track 1; Memories Staff 4; Car- rier Editor 4. RICHARD BERUTTI (Nesio Berutti) Football 1,2,3; Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Minstrel 2; Stu- dent Council 1,2; Mem- ories Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4. DARYL BUTCHER (Francis Butcher) Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2,3,4; Class President 4; Memories Staff 4; Car- rier Staff 4.; 1st prize -A. L. Theme 4. BEVERLY CURTIS (Mrs. Bombi Hendrick) Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Camp 2; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; B. B. Tourna- ment 2, 3; Bowling Tour- nament 3,4; Valentine Queen’s Court 3, 4;Rotary Queen’s Court 4; Senior Committee 4. PAMELA GRIVA (Mrs. Margaret Griva) G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; B. B. Scorekeeper 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowl- ing Manager 2, 3; B. B. Our Activities Tournament 1, 2, 3; Car- rier Staff 4; Sec. Com. Club 4; Memories Staff 1, 4; Magazine Co-Man- ager 3; Valentine Queen’s Court 2; Guidance Pres- ident 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Minstrel 2; D. A. R. 4. DOMINIC INGRANDO (Vincent Ingrando) Class Vice - Pres. 1; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Memor- ies Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4. NORMAN ISMARI (Guy Ismari) Football 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Minstrel 2; Memor- ies Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4; Student Council 4. ALVERA LARCKER (Mrs. George Rebus) Class Sec.-Treas 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Bowling Captain 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1,2,4; Solo Contest 2; Memorie s Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4. TOM LELLI (Thomas Lelli) (Lakeview, Chicago) Football 1,2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Pres. Of H o m e Room 1,2; Student Coun- cil 1, 2; Memories Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4. NORMAN ULAKEY (Albert Ulakey) Chorus 2; Minstrel 2; Memories Staff 4. JACK LESICKO (John Lesicko) Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4, Pres. 4; Vice-Pres. of Class 2; Memories Staff 4; Car- rier Staff 4; Class Sec- Treas. 1. MARVIN LITTLE (Mrs. Barbara Little) Football 1; Track 2, 3; Student Council 2; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Memories Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4. ELAINE MAKUH (John Makuh) Class Sec - Treas. 3; Band 2, 3, Drum Major 4; Chorus 1,2,4; Minstrel 2; Memories Staff 3, 4; Carrier Staff 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Guidance Sec. 3; Valen- tine Queen’s Court 3; Magazine Captain 3. BETTY ANN VARCHO (John Varcho) Council Sec. - Treas.2, Vice-Pres. 3, 4; Class President 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Magazine Captain 4; Sr. Committee 4; Chorus 1, 2; Minstrel 2; Memories Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4; Valentine Court 2; Guid- ance Chairman 3, 4. ROSEMARIE VERNETTI (Peter Vernetti) Class Vice - Pres. 3; Magazine Manager 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec- Treas. 3; Girls’ State 3, Bowling 2, 3; G. A. A. Camp 2; B. B. Tourna- ment 1, 2, 3; Valentine Court 1, Queen 4; Rotary Queen Court 2; Senior Committee 4; Memories Staff 2, 4; Carrier Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4, Sec- Treas. 4; Minstrel 2; Guidance Sec. 4; Guid- ance Chairman 4. (continued next page) Commercial Club The Commerical Club publishes our monthly school paper, “The Carrier . The staff is as follows: Rosemarie Vernetti..............Social Daryl Butcher...................Sports Mike Wenzel..................Treasurer Betty Varcho.................Stenciler Alvera Larcker....................Daze Eddie Alepra...............Advertising James Bertagnolli - Editor Pamela Griva.... Secretary and Bowling Marvin Little....Chief Mimeo Operator Beverly Curtis..................Gossip Robert Wargo.....................Humor Valerie Scopel..................Puzzle Cyrelda Tarter............Honor Student Tom Lelli, Dominic Ingrando, George Baima - Assistant Mimeo Operators Richard Berutti and Jack Lesicko - Circulating Managers Elaine Makuh and Norman Ismari - Art Mr. Henry Marcacci - Sponsor Grade School News - Jolene Marcacci, Lola E. Toigo, Frances Griva, Sandra Libbra, Gerri Norbent and Jerilyn Petrovich. im::ui. m.:w..m.:w. m mi u ..u :;u . :iu. u w ;ui..in..ui.:ui. ui .ui;;� . w:: u. m vu:.m..m..m.w ui.:w:m..u . vu: u . m.:m:.111.:m;:m::iw.:w..11� . Our Activities (Cont’d) BOB WARGO (Steve Wargo) Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 4; Annie Get Your Gun 1; Memories Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4. VALERIE SCOPEL (Mrs. Vera Frame) Band 1,2; Chorus 1, 2, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Bowling 1, 2; Commercial Club 4; Memories Staff 4. MIKE WENZEL (Mike Wenzel Sr.) Class President 1; Foot- ball 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1,2,3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Memories Staff 4; Carrier Staff 4. DOMINIC IGMNDO H'TY ANN VAACUO DA1Y KAIKE WENlEt J Ck USICKO NORMAN ISUMU 'ifCt $AKtR ': Cny r PAMELA GAlVA MCUAHO fcERUTTl % mm litre A.p ELAINE MMOJU JNtfS KMGNOIU u i i™ kVJlkb IkkCKik NOKMAN UtAiaV FIRST ROW: Shirley McWeeny, Billy Ebert, Theresa Magelli, Donnie Obertino, Lee Zerbolio, Eugene Neumeister. SECOND ROW: Jack Plovich, Evelyn Bravin, Richard Econe, Judy Kos- chak, James Ferrero, Pat Grandone. THIRD ROW: Cyrelda Tarter, Howard Curtis, Carol Verna, Myron Katz, Betty Jo Hulka, Lawrence Cascio. FOURTH ROW: Anthony Leone, Lyn Zerbolio, John Spagnola, Alice Langley, Dick Carpani, Jo Ann Senak. FIFTH ROW: Mr. Mar- cacci, Sponsor; James Basso, Jacqueline Granger, Wesley Cherry, Kathleen Bednar, Don Abbate. “NO MORE HOMEWORK” Miss Goodin . . . Mrs. Clendenning Miss Ogilvie . . . Mr. Harper. . . Coach Guthrie . . Mr. Lunquist . . Pamela Jones . . “Buzz” Bailey . . . . Evelyn Bravin . . Cyrelda Tarter .... Betty Hulka . . . . Myron Katz .... Anton Leone . . . James Basso . . . Lyn Zerbolio ... Don Obertino Elmer B. Ames . . Shalimar Ames..................Carole Verna “Midge” Murphy...................JoAnn Senak Farensham Lightly.................Ted Chura Tahuiah Ploetz....................Lee Zerbolio Ronald Sasson..................Johnny Spagnola Miss Dill.......................Patsy Grandone “Tick” Tok................ Don Abbate Mrs. Ratchet...........Theresa Magelli . Howard Curtis Prompters: Shirley McWeeny, Billy Ebert. Stage Hands: Jack Plovich, Richard Econe, Dick Carpani. Director: Mr. Mike Makuh. Sponsor: Mr. Henry Marcacci. Usherettes and Music: Jackie Granger, Judith Koschak, Kathleen Bednar, Alice Langley, Amanda Chura, Delores Dunwich. Make Up: Mrs. Zerbolio. As their money making project the Juniors sold Curtis magazines. Lyn Zerbolio and Jack Plovich served as captains of the girls’ and boys’ teams, respectively, and Theresa Magelli as Business Manager. The girls’ sales amounted to $ 849. 50 and boys’ $ 567. 95, making a total of $ 1417. 45, of which the class’ share was $ 474.57. B. Huika with $ 154.40 was high salesman. A. Leone with $ 129.50 was second. Each received a snorkel set. J. Senak with $ 102.40 received a travel clock and J. Koschak with $ 101.00 received a flash camera. The following sold over $ 75.00 and received a Parker 21 set: C. Tarter, Lyn Zerbolio, E. Bravin, T. Magelli, and the following couples: Econe and Ferrero, Katz and Carpani. FIRST ROW: Roberta Barnabe, Theodora Bednar, Evelyn Beluin, Bart Bertolino, Geraldine Brabec, Charles Broderick. SECOND ROW: Harold Dannis, John De Martini, Carol Enrico, Jack Fox, Joe Gay, Donna Gerlt. THIRD ROW: Jack Grandone, Jo Ann Granger, Andrea Gricevich, Nancy Grman, Shirley Hausback, Michael Hedrick. FIRST ROW: Arlene Kityk, William Koniak, Jack Marcacci, Marilyn Mazenko, Ronald Moody, Mary Elaine Nepute. SECOND ROW: Pat Neverdouski, Charmayne Reis, Kathryn Richvalsky, Roger Rossio, Elaine Spudich, Pauline Susech. Mr. Polonius (Sponsor) i. uttiwia, r irtiitco ldUlie 3. Beck, Everett - “Froggie” 5. Carpani, Robert - “Meatball 7. Culver, Gloria - “Tweetie pie” 9. Dorko, John - “Oh, you kid” 11. Firth, James - ”Nature Boy” 13. Gay, John - “Jungle Jim 15. Koniak, Melvin - “God’s gift to girls’ 17. Koontz, Lydia - “Blondie” 19. Margherio, Richard - “Curly” 21. Mornini, Mary Lou - “Shortie” 23. Obertino, Richard - “Paul Bunyan” 25. Plovich, Richard - “Mr. Trombone” 27. Rhodes, Victor - “Coffin Nails 29. Sabat, Virginia - “Vee Gee” 31. Tarran, Edith - “Tess” 33. Turcol, Robert - ''Turkey” 35. Young, John - “A Contrast” Baima, Janice - “Stringbean” 4. Beluin, Edward - “Romeo” 6. Cochran, Carole - Dark Eyes” 8. Curtis, Edwina - “Winnie” 10. Duncan, Carole - “Dark and beautiful” 12. Fritz, Verna - “Fritzie” 14. Koniak, Leonard - “Farmer Boy” 16. Komlose, Steven - “Wild Boy” 18. Mancinelli, Rita - “SlicK Chick” 20. McWeeny, Dorothy - “Bashful” 22. Nardini, Mildred - “Milly” 24. Philippe, Edward - “Lucifer” 26. Reis, Roxanne - “Rocky” 28. Rizzie, Herman - “Scroggie” 30. Scopel, Judith - “Sody” 32. Tira, James - “Harry James” 34. Ulakey, Waren - “Must know some- thing but don’t tell nothing” AS WE WERE INTRODUCED 2. OUR PLEDGE I will, as a student of Benld High, pledge myself to uphold the ideals of true sports- manship; be honest in ail I do; be courteous always; cooperate with my teachers and respect them; be loyal to my fellow students; respect school property; and do my best in all these and other things required of me. ' OUR SONG Hello Seniors, Hello Juniors, Hello Sophomores of the school; We are Freshmen, brand new Freshmen And we’ll ail live by the rule. We are Freshmen, we are Freshmen, And we’re happy to be here; We will play hard, and we’ll study hard. For the rest of the year. We are Freshmen, we are Freshmen, We are Freshmen ’till we pass; And we’ll all be cheerful Freshmen, ’Till we get in the Sophomore class. k AND OTHER Football Squad FIRST ROW: R. Obertino Fr., John Gay Fr., E. Beluin Fr., J. Firth Fr., R. Turcol Fr. J. Dorko Fr., L. Koniak Fr. SECOND ROW: John Young Fr., Student Manager; G. Baima Sr., B. Wargo Sr., T. Lelli Sr., R. Berutti Sr., J. Lesicko Sr., D. Ingrando Sr. THIRD ROW: N. Ismari Sr., D. Butcher Sr., W. Cherry Jr., R. Econie Jr., H. Curtis Jr., M. Wenzel Sr., D. Obertino Jr., M. Hedrick Soph., J. Marcacci Soph., B. Bertolino Soph. R. Moody Soph., R. Margherio Fr., J. Ployich Jr., Mr. Olson, Coach. ABSENT: Joe Gay Soph. Definite improvement was shown this year by our football team. Although there were only a few boys out as compared to most schools, the team won three games out of nine- making this season much better than the two previous winless ones. One of the wins wasj a conference game. Richard Berutti was chosen captain and as such did a good job super- vising the rest of the team in exercises and on the playing field. Our games and scores were as follows: AT HOME Sept. 17-- Pana 6 Benld 7 AWAY Oct. 9--Roxanna 6 Benld 0 23--Greenfield 0 Benld 34 22--Carlinville 0 Benld 6 Oct. 1--Hillsboro 18 Benld 0 Nov. 6--Western Military 19 Benld 7 16--Mt. Olive 19 Benld 0 10--Gillespie 14 Benld 6 28--Staunton 13 Benld 0 Conference Games We nine Senior will not be back next year, but with the nucleus of Plovich, Cherry, Curtis, Econie, Obertino, Bertolino, Moody, Marcacci, Gay and Hedrick along with the present and incoming Freshmen, we are looking forward to seeing some good games. We wish them the best of luck. We are grateful to the Board of Education and Faculty for having given us a chance to have this sport. We want to thank our Coach, Mr. Olson, for his time spent with us and also the Sports Booster Club, the cheer leaders, the student body and other fans for their loyal support. Indians Defeat Pana 7-6 in Season Opener DFFFAT UREfCNFinO 11m Induing defeated field SI to i) last niittd mm-iaid win In m nuit) (By Betty Jo Hul llrenklnc a Intlox it hn | dogged them for m two yon re, the Benld Hlg Indian� opened • the 1954 la«rt Friday night with a lory over Dana. Flnrt wl Olson-coached Benld fetunp game «Ai played on the Benld first quarter Ian Merrlman ard run. Thu In ths‘second ack Jack La U on a short •a line follow an.l plays to on. Norman extra point. i Crest — of Two Victories, Face Hillsboro (By Betty Jo Hulka). Last Thursday night the Benld High School Indiana burled Oreen- fleld under a 34 0 score for their second victory In as many starts this season. The game, played on the Benld field, was highly one aided, with Benld taking charge of the ball early in the game and keeping possession of It most of the time throughout. The flnrt touchdown was made by Jack Ixialrko in the early part of the first quarter, with Norman lamari kicking for the extra point. Scoring in the second -—-rher was done by Ismari on t j£ 1 yrough the Greenfield J Tj l j Jong drives down —e J dy t arried the ba iftijKidiflk tMflftii marker with and J Uuji ifi th« T)f quark of f� |jPr jgivln, st� . Jr « CTwI|l il. , • . Wargo. LQ; R. Beruttl, C; M. [Wanael, ROt H. Curtia. RT; B. |Bertollno, RE: J. I esleko. QB: N. Ilamarl. LH; J. IMovIch. RH: R Moody. V—-------------- Hillsboro Bring: Indians’ Winninr Streak to a Hal (By Betty Jo Hulka Scoring In each Of the quarters, Hillsboro four — . - Benld High school India lively easy prey last KrldAJ and wrapped up an 18-0 . -dr Indians Defeat rlinville for 3r in of Season jfi (By Betty Jo Hulka). Smarting from the 19-0 d at the hands of Mt. Olive the us week, the Benld High ndlans hit the comeback t rlday night and trimmed I lie 4 to 0. The second of n to count In the South on Terence standings, the ss plnyed on the Carlinvll nd gave the locale an even «core In the conference—one won and one loot. The winning marker came In the second period, when pint-aixe half- back Norman Ismarl darted around right end for a 20-yard pay-dirt sprint. The kick for extra point was way off.________ Indians Hold it (ana to 6-1 ore Saturdi (By Betty Jo Hulka). Holding Roxana scoreless for throe quarters and dosing the game on their opponents 10 yard line, the Benld High school In- dians were nosed out 0-0 In a day- light game Saturday afternoon. The game, non-conference, was played on ths Roxana field. An In- dication of the Indians Improve- ment I� contained In a comparison of the 19S8 score when the two teams met—19-0 In favor of Rox- ana. Two Benld players were Injured in the contest. Quarterback Jack Leslcko suffered a dislocated left elbow and “Duke Lelll sustained an Injury to hla back. Roxana's lone tally came in the fourth' period, when Warren Sef- fens, right halfback, broke loose for a 17 yard sprint around left end. The conversion attempt waa no good. The Indiana then started a scor- ing march of their own. only to hnve time run out with the ball on the 10 yard stripe. Mt. Olive Scores in 1st, 3rd Periods to Defeat Indians (By Betty Jo Hulka). The Benld High School Indians were again stopped cold Saturday ight, this time by Mu Olive who ored once in the first period and wice in the fourth for a total of 9 points. Flayed on the Benld eld. the loss wns the third of the soon for Benld and the first In Terence play t. Olive's first score came when Iback Bob Yandk recovered u d fumble and went right on gh the Benld line. The tr •xtra point was stopped by i 4ns. the balance of the first hi Indians Lose to aunton 14-0 riday Night (By Betty Jo Hulka). pee of adding a second con- ice game last Friday night blasted when BUWtmon held Jenld High school Indians •ms and picked up a couple of s, plus conversions, for a ecision. This left the In- wlth a season standing of on against four lost, and a of two lost against one won In the South Central rating Staunton's f scored In tbs! completed pa scheln to Jeri point was goo caught a not 1 passes. With neltbt the goal line third frames, through agali one was mad arvln Stein rough the by Laonard ought the ball to the one-yard starting Lineups. BENLD 'herry RiclX tecone I arry A Ucher ..... George }ma Miko Wensel . L. E. L. T. L. G. C. R. a. R. T. Bart Bertolino - R. K. Dominic Ingrando L. H. Jock Ptovich Jack Lcslcko Q. B. Richard Beruttl .... F. B lew to W estern. Saturday afternoon the Indiana suffered a defeat of 19-7 at the aands of Western Military Aca- demv of Alton.__________________-__ Indians D in Sea Two (By a Able to _ Benld High f the season ' . 1 ‘rCij W'da—te frj to 6. The . ' than the a • could have entted in a $-« tie ex- cept for a couple of breaks. one of which was a Benld fumble. Gillespie drew flrat blood In the nd quarter when Benld quar- k Jack Leaicko was tackled te end xone for a safety. team scored a touchdown e second period. Gillespie's ng first when Paul Mlsera d six yards through right Indiana crossed the goal line minutes later on a pass play followed a brilliant 58 yard the 15 yard marker by Lelll. The pas was from to Dominic Ingrando. right scoreless third period nutes of the fourth. Oll- 'intercepted a Benld Lettermen T. Lelli, Basketball 3; E. Alepra, Basketball 3, Track 2, 3; D. Ingrando, Football 2, 3, Track 3; J. Lesicko, Foot- ball 2, 3, Track 2, 3; R. Berutti, Football 2, 3, Basket- ball 2, 3; G. Baima, Football 2, 3, Basketball 3; M. Wenzel, Football 2, 3, Track 2, 3; D. Butcher, Football 3, Track 3; B. Wargo, Football 3. R. Moody, Basketball 1; J. Bertagnolli, S. Manager 2; W. Cherry, Football 1, 2; R. Econie, Football 2, Track 2; H. Curtis, Football 1, 2; J. Plovich, Football 1,2, Bas- ketball 1, 2; N. Ismari, Football 3; B. Bertolino, Basket- ball 1. Basketball Teams Basketball Scores FIRST SECOND FIRST SECOND 3 Greenfield 53-57 43-47 Jan. 21 Mt. Olive 87-67 51-35 10 Brighton 80-43 55-23 26 Virden 47-58 (County) 14 Witt 46-55 48-47 27 Brighton 72-66 (County) 16 Gillespie 83-50 65-34 Feb. 1 Carlinville 49-48 56-35 17 Livingston 54-49 34-49 4 Gillespie 63-57 56-28 21 Jerseyville 78-61 47-39 8 Bethalto 55-58 51-43 4 Medora 61-71 36-56 11 Northwestern 60-46 32-31 7 Staunton 61-55 32-42 15 Shipman 61-62 49-45 11 Bunker Hill 53-85 31-42 18 Staunton 73-71 40-41 14 Mt. Olive 62-54 39-34 18 Carlinville 74-65 60-41 24 Shipman 63-61 (District) Away games underlined. Benld scores in second columns. FIRST TEAM FIRST ROW: R. Moody, G. Baima, E. Alepra, R. Berutti, B. Bertolino, M. Koniak (SM). SECOND ROW: B. Wargo, D. Butcher, Mr. Olson, J. Spagnola, W. Cherry, J. Plovich. SECOND TEAM FIRST ROW: J. Tira, J. Young, J. Firth. SECOND ROW: D. Obertino, J. Gay, J. Grandone, A. Leone, J. Marcacci, E. Beck. THIRD ROW: B. Turcol, R. Margherio, C. Broderick, J. Dorko, R. Rossio. CHEERLEADERS Judy Koschak, Jackie Granger, Betty Jo Hulka, Pat Grandone, Mary E. Nepute, Carol Enrico, Andrea Gricevich, Kathryn Richvalsky. Girls’ Athletic Association Bowling Teams BENLD CATS BOBBI SOXERS BOWL-O-CRATS STRIKETTES INDIAN STRIKERS ALLEY WRECKERS ROLLETTES V. Fritz E. Tarren C. Duncan P. Griva B. Curtis V. Sabot W. Curtis D. McWeeny G. Culver J. Baima M. Nardini R. Reis A. Gricevich C. Cochran K. Richvalsky J. Scopel M. Nepute C. Tarter C. Verna J. Senak E. Bravin Lyn Zerbolio S. McWeeny E. Spudich D. Gerlt P. Sucech A. Kityk C. Enrico R. Barnabe T. Magelli J. Koschak Lee Zerbolio B. Hulka P. Grandone J. Granger N. Grman G. Brabec S. Hausback M. Mornini M. Mazenko Mrs. Baker High School Band SENIORS: B. Curtis, E. Makuh, N. Ismari, M. Wenzel, R. Berutti, G. Baima, J. Lesicko. JUNIORS: C. Tarter, J.. Senak, P. Grandone, J. Basso, B. Hulka, D. Carpani, R. Econie, H. Curtis. SOPHOMORES: K. Richvalsky, M. Nepute, T. Bednar, E. Spudich, C. Enrico, J. Gay, A. Gricevich, J. Granger, G. Brabec, D. Gerlt. FRESHMEN: B. Turcol, M. Momini, L. Koontz, R. Plovich, F. Baima, E. Philippe, J. Scopel, J. Tira, J. Gay, R. Margherio. DIRECTOR - Mr. Philippe ROTARY QUEEN and COURT Queen-Roxanne Reis, Jack Grandone Lyn Zerbolio, Dominic Ingrando Teddy Bednar, Bobby Wargo Beverly Curtis, Jim Bertagnolli Miss Rosemary Vernetti, elected Valentine Queen ofBenid High by the student body, reigned as such at the “Sweetheart Baii“ February 12th. She was escorted by Daryl Butcher and crown- ed by Richard Berutti who also presented her with a bouquet. Beverly Curtis escorted by Jim Bertagnolii was maid of honor. Bucky Chuiick and Jimmie Goldasich served as heraiders and Carla Jo Guerzoni and Artie Bertagnolii as pages. Other members of her court were: Theresa Mageili and James Basso, Betty Jo Huika and John Spagnola, Roberta Barnabe and Mike Wenzel, Andrea Gricevich and Eddie Alepra, Janice Baima and John Dorko, and Edwina Curtis and Herman Rizzie. Continued on next page OUR BIRTHDAY CALENDAR JANUARY 2- Mr. Corgiat 5- Edward Philippe 9-Richard Obertino 10- John Gay 11- Jacqueline Granger 16-Charles Broderick 18-Mr. Marcacci 20-Mildred Nardini 23-Roberta Barnabe FEBRUARY 4-John Grandone Judy Scopel 6- Mr. Bertetti 8- James Bertagnolli 10-Mary Elaine Nepute Cyrelda Tarter 14-Kathleen Bednar Mary Lou Mornini 18- Edith Tarran 19- Norman Ulakey 23-George Baima 28- Daryl Butcher 29- Bobbie Carpani MARCH 4- Anthony Leone 14-Norman Ismari 22- Charmayne Reis 23- Mr. Olson 29- Rosemarie Vernetti 3- Mr. Philippe APRIL 3-Richard Econe 5- Mr. Chulick Virginia Sabat 9- Pauline Susech 12- Rita Mancinelli 14- Patsy Grandone MAY 1-Donna M. Gerlt 3-Carol Verna 6- Bart Bertolino 9-Jack Plovich Andrea Gricevich 15- Billy Ebert 20- Lee Zeroolio Lyn Zerbolio 24- Frances Baima Dominic Ingrando 26-Jack Fox 30- Pamela Griva Wesley Cherry JUNE 6-Carol Enrico 8-Dorthy McWeeny Jack Lesicko 14-Steven Komlose 16- Evelyn Bravin 22- Carole Cochran 23- Shirley Hausback 23-Lawrence Casico 25- Richard Plovich 26- Lydia Koontz Floyd Luttman 27- James Ferrero JULY 1-Mr. Koniak 8-Micheal Hedrick 14-Evelyn Beluin 20-Charlotte Laurie 22-Myron Katz Jack Marcacci 24-Roger Rossio Theresa Magelli 30-Kathryn Richvalsky SCHOOL CALENDAR Aug. 31-Registration Sept. 1-Freshman Initiation program 6-Labor Day-No school 10-Class elections Dance for Freshmen 14- Chorus organized 16- Detentions started 17- Guidance organized 1st football game 18- GAA playday at Coffeen 20-Commercial Club met Individual pictures taken 22-Jr. magazine sales started Oct. 12-Group pictures taken 13- TB and Cancer films shown 19- TB tests given 26 -27 -Examinations 28-29-Teachers Institute Band played Nov. 5-Senior pictures taken 8- Open house for parents 9- Seniors get proofs 10- Last football game 11- No school 15- Aptitude tests-Jrs. and Srs. 19- Sophomore dance 20- Pat Thompson’s wedding 24-Roxanne-Rotary Queen 25-26-Thanksgiving Vacation Dec. 3-First basketball game 9-Pamela chosen DAR girl 18-Faculty-Board Dinner 20-GAA Christmas party 22- Junior Dance 23- Band and chorus program 22-Jan. 1-Christmas vacation Alice and Betty injured Jan. 2-School opened 10-Student and PTA panel 13-14-Examinations 17- A. L. themes written 25-26-County tournament Feb. 7-Dog show 10- College Day for Seniors 11- A. Legion theme awards 12- Rosemarie-Valentine Queen 14- Mike Yatcho enrolled again 15- Bowling tournament 18- Last regular game 24- District tournament Mar. 1-Annual material due. AUGUST 2- Mrs. Baker 3- Jo Ann Granger Melvin Koniak 9-Richard Berutti 12-Eddie Alepra Thomas Lelli 15-Mike Wenzel 17-Edwina Curtis 26- Marvin Little 29-Eddie Beluin SEPTEMBER 1-Mr. Polonius 5- Ronald Moody 6- Jo Ann Senak 9-Eugene Neumeister 14- Bobby Wargo 15- John K. Young Herman Rizzie 17- Howard Curtis 18- Valerie Scopel 21- John De Martini 23-Marilyn Mazenko 29- Geraldine Brabec Verna Fritz 30- Jame8 Tira OCTOBER 5- Joe Gay John Dorko 6- Elaine Makuh Shirley McWeeny 7- Janice Baima 8- Betty Jo Hulka Judy Koschak 11-Arlene Kityk 15- Mrs. Toigo 16- Alvera Larker 17- Roxanne Reis 23- Alice Langley 24- Everett Beck 27- Don Abbate 29-John Spagnola NOVEMBER 1- Betty Varcho 2- Mrs. Boston 11-Nancy Grman 18- Elaine Spudich Harold Dannis 20- Teddy Bednar 22- Bobbie Turcol 25- Richard Margherio 26- Mr. Makuh 29- Warren Ulakey DECEMBER 2- James Basso 3- Gloria Culver 4- Dick Carpani 6- Pat Neverdowski 7- Victor Rhodes 23- Leonard Koniak 24- Donnie Obertino 26-Beverly Curtis 30- Carole Duncan 21- James Firth MARCH 1954-FEBRUARY 1955 HEADLINES (Next page) mu� Schur’. Name Big Crowd Turns Benld Community8enld Girl Appears ™ u------ • ‘'on TV Program Mias Betty Ann Varcho. daugh- Athletes at Dinner on Honor Plaque thu If plaque carrlee a l rje bronze ln|l||f f a flOriAt Mgnla of scholarship, loyalty amVUl IIVUUI achievement and six name plates 4Iso bronxe, dated from 1950 U i ••r : D • -,1 • Conch Arthur Olson of Benld Kussian Lhurch L lioir niKh � • � • «i r - ite«i letter� to to Sing at High School1” f ,t ! n i m i Baccalaureate � ervice chnrie« oriya Leo Komak jack Rev. How Varcho, George Balms. Richard ard Shuflln, pastor of the FlrsReniui. Daryl Butcher. l omlnlc Baptist church, prill give the bac ingrando. Norman Ismari Jack laureate uddress. The invocatio Le ieko. Bob Wargo. Mike Wenzel, and benediction will be dellverenVndey Cherry. Howard Curtis. yy Rev. Ralph 8. Guido, pastor o Richard Econe. Jock Plovlch. Ken- 9t. Joseph’s Catholic church. Th.neth Jones. Edward Aloprn. Tom Lelll. Ronald Moody. Kenneth Me- Weeney and Bart Bertolino. and James Basso, team manager. Benld Girl Wins $250 Bond in Theme Contest S. I. U. Singers Bertagnolli, Econe Attending Boys State Rose Marie Vemetti Attending Girls State Entertain High School. Mif‘t n° y«r«®tti. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete f I 1 CL I 1 t Vernettl of Benld. Is attending the High school Jr. s Ackievem«„, Night Entertain Seniorsf” «ft � the local 4-H clubs’ achievement Saturday Night night, held Monday at the Metho- dist church basement. Closing the In keeping with the theme 1964 season for the Benld units, 'Bong of the Islands,” guest the members gave a review of their tu pped off a gangplank onto ti. Benld Girls to Have •islands and were seated a % 1 W iave an diet it tables adorned with pine Part in Radio Program � � ml m 4 am ei f « ” Miss Carole Verna and Miss Jo Ann Granger, local pianists, will participate In a program which will be broadcast over radio station W8II1. Litchfield, at 1:30 p.m. 8un- ipole centerpieces. Two students at Benld Hlgl ichool placed in the annual speed tanlest of the Illinois State Hlgl School association district contes Misses Mazenko, Kozak 2nd, 3rd in Speech Contest Fathers to Battle Sons in Benefit Game Indians Defeat Bethalto to Wind tutaIm in point� being 58 and 37. fT c Letters Awarded to —, --------- Up Home Season Benld h. s. Trackmen Betty Jo Hulka to Mt. Clare Girl First in Benld High school trackmen Take 4-H Exhibit to State Fair Ocfeat Rtinker Hill. The Indian trackmen trimmed the Bunker Hill team In a dual event last Thursday night, the respective l«r of Mayor and Mrs. John J. on the Lee Barry television program from 8t. Louis on WTMV-TV. channel S. Tuesday evening. Mias Varcho. a student at Patricia Stevens model- Schools to Open rp | w «r Mayor and 1 uesdav. A112.31 High School Band Gets “A” Rating at Illinois State Fair Roxanne Reis Graded in the state fair cont'-� tivj . for high school hands, but notM inc KftlarV I IllK competing, the Benld High school IVUICII J V 1UU h n i was � lven an ”A' rating. Tbef{ X rp. | Mike Makuh Back Queen Tltle After Six Weeks Work at Columbia Ftuul Standi ngs. Roxanne Reis .......... $0.855 Lynn Zerhollo ...._... 28,010 Beverly Curtis ______ 20.180 Teddy Bednar ......... 20.0 5 Pamela Griva is Roxanne neU. freshman a D.A.R. Representative Lettermen Back Pamela Orlva. d.u.Mer oi BmINetball JflUJJ “ rTJ' J hi HA� rm.n: Ki Alepra. Ovor Wn.rlno Griva. ha, Lalli, aenior. “ riovlrh. junior, and Bart Bar from Benid High school. Superln- ftnd Rona,d Moodir „0pho M! DAenmnPV norea. Richard Beruttl. senior 1T115S IVOSemdry %lso tt Mtemn, Is not expected t� play because of Injurie� sustained Vernetti Named High School Girl Valentine Queen Bowlers 2nd in State The following girls represents! The «ophomore dais of BenM1 ■choo,: Cyrelda Tarter High school will present the pla 4,0: Rob rta Barnabe. 443; Carol. ’.Vo More Homework.” MondajLVerna- 4,0: Curtis. 422 evening 4 May 10) at the hlg nd c ro1 Enrico, 430. «■1.001 ryn,. Kn.ylalnm.nl ho- , ««mony porformad a. 01B6 UUI OS 4:30 p m- Saturday b Rev Donak L. Lowe at the Methodist churcJ In Ollleaoie. Miss Patty Thompson ’•'1)001 jr 31 C Indian Football Practice Starts Philippe Elected to Membership in Nat l Musical Organization Thirty-one candidates reported Juniors—Cyrelda Tarter, Monday morning for the first offt aa Mug m. clal practice session of the I� 54 ,phomore� —Andrea Grlcevlch. Eb-nld High School Indians. .latter- Freshmen—Mary Lou Mornlnl. men Richard Beruttl. Georg Honor Roll. Raima. Darryl Butcher. Weslej 8en|or —Thomas Lelll Cherry. Howard Curtla. Richard junlor _Betty Jo Hulka. JoAnn Boon.-. Dominic Ingrando, Normar nak hlrl v McWeeuy. Ismari, Jack Leslcko. Jack Plo- 8ophomore� —Carol Enrico. Jack |vl h, Bobby Wargo and Mlk© Wen- arcacc| Freshmen—Gloria Culver. MU- Music Students Win Top Ratings in State Contest (By Betty Jo Hulka) - Benld High school trackmen! I q L. f i wbo ‘arnod letters for thorn-1 Legion SpCCCh LontCSsel ©« included five juniors, three sophomores and one freshman. The In .h. third annual Am.rlrn r boyi t J la'aloir -PV«ch which 1 , Butch.r AU Dom|. aj.cn to all h h «-ho..! «“•'•• •■.k Imraado. MUt. W.u� l and rhcrcaa MaRcHI «r� � «rt� d ' J.c1i L .cko. Th. «pho.nora. nine, with her «iry. jhv lrhl,m JUl, Bum. T,d chur. „,l4 i. „c, „n,l l.cl...nrib l,lc. of - RlchArtt £ c o n I a. and Ronald _ _ ,-nn (Ilh.cn- ll.-r ocatlon t„. f h„,n „twr. man. Planu solo—Andrea Orlre’vJch. Division j� Clarinet solo—Norman Ismarl, Dlv. L t'larlnet sob� —Andrea Grii evlch, Dlv. I. Clarinet solo—Richard Kconie. Five Id vision 1 and four divlalo,),v- 1 II rating� were given the mu � � rtnet quartet — Norman In- students of Benld High school !n, rl Andrea Grlcevlch. Mary the state final music contest Isu™ 1� • « •• Kstherlne Rlch- Fridav and Saturday. The m sky. Ircd Nardini. Virginia Sabat. Announce Winners in Theme Contest Olas 1 winners are Dorothy Me Woeney. freshman, and two eight) graders. Jolene Marcacci and Fran ces Griva. Daryl Butcher, senior � or the third consecutive year. Sj Jt Hu|ka and Ther Ma Benbl girl will represent Macouplrxe||1 iun[or wero wton%rg county 4-H clube with a food� ., j4-_ u-wmbotV demonstration at the Illinois State ' - .. fair. Participants were judged at Superior Honor RolL Attend Play-Day in rea Grlcevlch Eight high schools were repre-’ Hflnla Sabat Rented at the Glris Athletic a«so- Honor Roll, elation play-day. which was held Seniors — Dominic Ingrando, Saturday In Coffeen. Those from'.laJne Makuh Benld were Lydia Kognts, Verna Junior� —Shirley McWeeny, Jo Fritz. Frances Baima. Janlce� nn 8enak. Cyrelda Tarter, Pat Bnlntn, Edith Tnrran. Kathryn� randonc. Theresa Magelll Hichvalsky, Carol Enrico. Betty Sophomores—Jack Marcacci Jo Hulka. Mary Elaine Nnputo and Freshmen — Dorothy McWeeny Roberta Barnabe. Transportation Hd'Vd Nnrdlnl. Coffeen Saturday H m 3$ ' i. ••• How We Looked Then Winners of Solos and Ensembles--District and State Contests 1951 Homecoming Parade m m tS� £S, A THANK YOU NOTE The students and faculty of the Benld High School take this opportunity to thank the gradu- ating class of 1954 for their contribution to the school. This giftenabled us to purchase six steel stools for the science room. We hereby dedicate these stools to the memory of that class, the Senior Class of 1954. OUR CHURCHES Five days a week we pursue our education together in the high school, but on Sundays we attend the church of our choice. For some it is the Baptist (Benld), others the Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints, (Sawyerville), Redeemer Lutheran (Gillespie), Christian (Gillespie), Church of God(Staunton), Assembly of God (Staunton), B’nai B’rith (Litchfield), Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic (Benld), St. Joseph’s Catholic (Benld), or the Methodist (Benld). OUR BOOSTERS Compliments of Best Wishes Sedlak’s Cities Service Stark’s Grocery Spagnola Insurance Company Leone’s Lumber and Supply Company Benld, Illinois Ready Mix Concrete Zebruu's Dry Goods Clothing and Footwear Nepute's Grocery Groceries, Meats, Vegetables Benld, Illinois Paul Verticchio - Attorney Benld - Gillespie Compliments of Sasso Brothers’ Service Station Shell Gasoline and Oils Best Wishes Basso Motor Company Deno’s Drive In First Street Benld, Illinois Compliments of John Varcho, Mayor Gillespie Camera Shop Phone 125L - Gillespie, Illinois Sam Indelicato Compliments of Benld Bottling Works Arthur Scopel Gay Brothers’ Plumbing Benld, Illinois Compliments of Crorkin’s -- Jewelry and Gifts Compliments of Randolph Candy Company Carlinville, Illinois The Benld Enterprise Established 1906 Good Printing -- Good Service Benld, Illinois Compliments of Cooperative Stores Benld Eagerville Albert Bertagnolli, Manager Wayside Garage 24 Hours Wrecker Service Hicks Radio and T. V. Sales and Service Phone 3303 - Sawyerville, Illinois Benld Packing Company Finest Meats and Groceries The First National Bank Benld, Illinois Bertolino Fruit Company Wholesale Produce Benld Dairy Lorenzo Bertognolli and Sons Milk - Ice Cream - Cheese Illinois Lumber Company John Gaddo, Manager Compliments of Mr. Corgiat and Mr. Cassaletto C. and C. Poultry Farm Best Wishes A. Bertaglio’s Store Mary’s Beauty Shop Phone 2751 Benld, Illinois Compliments of Jack’s Cleaners Berutti’s Self Service Groceries, Meat, Vegetables Benld, Illinois Compliments of Schmutzler Chiropractic Office Benld, Illinois Berutti's Department Store Benld, Illinois Jim's Barber Shop James Savant, Proprietor Compliments of Wenzel’s Creme Shop Mt. Clare, Illinois Compliments of Union Funeral Home Benld Gillespie Dale Guerzoni, Benld Director Hagerdorn’s Studio ‘‘Everything Photographic” Phone 881 - 401 N. State Street Litchfield, Illinois Complements of Drummond and Durand Barber Shop Cordera Transfer Co., Inc. 2061 Benld - 258 Gillespie Daily Trips to St. Louis Ismari Shoe Repair Shop Guy Ismari Rizzie Bros. Insurance Agency Benld, Illinois Targhetta’s Confectionery Kay’s Beauty Bar Modern Dress Shop Dr. Peacock, Dentist Nyal Drug Store Benld Hardware Store Musso's Wallpaper Store Gelmi Brothers Mac's Grocer Bertetti Brothers Benld Auto Parts Dr. D. J. Zerbolio Brunetto Brothers East Side Bakery Gay’s Hardware Joe Arnoldi (Gillespie) Tarro’s Super Market (Sawyerville) AS WE HEARD IT M. Little- What model is your car? D. Butcher- It isn't a model. It's a horrible example. R. Berutti- I heard a new joke today. Won- der if I've told it to you. J. Lesicko- Is it funny? R. B.- Yes. J. L.- Then you haven't. Lee Z- Theresa told me that you told her the secret I told you not to tell her. C. Verna- Well, I told her not to tell you I I told her. Lee Z- Oh, dear Well, don’t tell her I told you that she told me. Mrs. Toigo- What is half of eight? J. Basso- Well across it makes O, and down it makes 3. Mr. Olson- Why do leaves turn red in the autumn? C. Cochran- They re blushing to think how green they've been all summer. Mrs. Baker- Do you like Algebra? A. Leone- Yes, ma’am I’m stuck on every problem. Certain Jr. girl- You remind me of the ocean. Sr. Boy- On account of being so wild, magnificent and romantic? Jr. Girl- No - because you make me sick. G. Baima to his mother: I’m in a fine fix at school. Mr. Makuh says I have to write more legibly, and if I do, he'll find out I can't spell. Mr. Corgiat- Are you sure this theme is original? H. Curtis- Well, you might find a few of the words in the dictionary. Mrs. Wenzel- Where have you been, son? Mike- Playing ball. Mother. Mrs. W- But I told you to beat the rug, didn't I? Mike- No ma’am. You told me to hang the rug on the line and beat it! J. Plovich- What'll we do tonight? B. Bertelino- We’ll toss a coin. If it's heads we’ll get dates, if it’s tails we'll goto the movies, and if it stands on edge, we'll study. B. Wargo-(to clerk): Can I put the wall paper on myself? Clerk: Certainly, but it would look better on the wall. D. Lelli laughed when D. Ingrando spoke to the waiter in Italian, but he didn't seem to be so amused when he found out that he told the waiter to give Duke the check. When N. Ismari started to school: His mother said, My little darling is al- most grown up. His father said, I hope he makes a full- back. His brother said, I have to be bothered with him. His neighbors said, Thank goodness! Now we can have peace for a few hours a day. Mr. Bertetti- Discuss the English Channel. B. Ebert- I don’t know about that one. There's no such channel on our T.V. set. Mr. Marcacci- Give me a definition of a woman. J. Spagnola- A woman is, generally speak- ing ----------. Mr. M- Stop right there! You've said it. A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Mrs. Baker, in behalf of the Senior Class, I take this opportunity to thank you for your sponsorship during our four years of high school. It has not always been an easy task, but we banquet 46 haVC d°ne' esPeclally y°ur bringing the islands to us last spring for our ... Mrt‘ T°ig°, we also thank you for helping us with our yearbook. Without your guidance, this yearbook could not have been a success. J e Schoolmates and friends, I hope you have enjoyed our copy of Memories and will cherish it always. Rosemarie NTER- COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers Cover Monutodurers Book Binders FACTORY HOME OFFICE Kansas City