Bradford High School - Bradonian Yearbook (Bradford, IL)

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Zin illlemnriam JOHN GENZEL

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Bonny Jean Reinbeck Band l-4: Vhous A1-voinpzinist Cl-4 Choius 1-43 Fnsemblv l-4: Vocal Con J test 1-43 Mixed Phoius l-Lg l'inno Contest 2-43 Festival lfhozus l-43 Ml and Mrs. Amexicau 1: t'Almost Sum 1ne1 ' 23 A Little Honey 2: Sing fm' Your Sll1l1lPl,' 23: lt's llnpzi NYho Pays -lg 'lhcspiun I I, 'I'1 -zlsiuoei' 4 L . National Honor Soc:-tj! 2-4: Spun-L-li Contest 3-4: Contest Pluy 33 F.ll.A 1-lg G.A.A, 3--ig Librauizin Z,-I. Harry Staley .Xttvmled Mt. Vernon l-2: Class Vice- President lg F.F.A. 1-4. Max Scott tBigJ Hoimeoinlng King 43 F.l-'.A. 1-43 F l'.A. Vice President 3. Maxine Scott tPussyj Band l-4g Chorus 2-233 F.H.A. l-43 F. 1I.A. 'l'l't'ilSUI'8I' 2. Soc-retnry 34, Pre:-:i dent 43 F.H.A. Camp 33 Pep Club lg It's Papa VVho l'avs 45 Homeeom- ing Queen 43 Thespian 4. Phyllis Tuimbleson Student Council lg Class 'l'l't'ilHUI't'l' 3: Chorus l-45 Hand 1-43 G.A.A. 3-41 Pep Club lg Sing for Your Sllllllljlwy 35 Panther Patteringsn Stuff 4. John Votava Class Vice-President 15 Track 2 Football 25 F.F.A. 1-3. Class of '47 .M I Seventeen

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senior Class Histor The Class of '47 entered Bradford High School August 25, 1943, with an enroll- ment of thirty-seven students. During the year we lost two boys, Ronald Behnke and Darrell Hanchett, but we added John Campbell to the roll. There was the usual confu- sion of getting into the wrong classes and having schedules revised, but the Green Freshmen came through, none the worse for the troubles each new class must go through. Our sponsors for the first two years were Miss McElwain and Mr. Taylor. A great deal was contributed to the school by the Freshmen, as many girls took part in Chorus, Home Economics Club, and other extra-curricular activities. The boys held their part in the balance byiparticipating in football, basketball, and track. The dra- matic and other abilities of the class were shown by their being included in the var- ious activities. The Freshman float won first place at Homecoming. The second year found the class, as Sophomores, ranking the highest in the school as to enrollment. There were still thirty-seven members. The boys who had worked so hard in athletics gained credit, as three earned their letters that year. New honors were won in the dramatic field by four members of the class being admitted to the honorary society of Thespians. We were again represented in the music contest. A big event of the year was the sponsoring of the Christmas party which was a very great success. As Jolly Juniors the group decreased in number to thirty-two. Pat Tilson was lost through transfer and Bob Chasteen was added at the end of the first semester. Our sponsors were Miss Wetzel and Mr. Terwilliger. In addition to regular activities, the girls' basketball team was very successful. The activity which the class deserves the most credit for was the sponsoring of the Junior-Senior Prom which proved a suc- cess. They also produced a play, Sing for Your Supper. During the course of the year, the group was saddened by the tragic death of one of their number, John Genzel. He had been successful in shop work and, needless to say, his empty chair cast a shadow over the class which will not soon be brushed aside. When the last year at B.H.S. rolled around, noone could realize that he was graduating. Much was contributed to band, dramatics, football, and basketball by the class. The play, It's Papa Who Pays, was a real success. Aided by Miss Vanzant and Mr. Hanson, a large sum of money for the traditional Chicago trip was made by selling candy, pop, and various other things. We of the Senior Class wish to express our thanks to all who helped to make possible our four happy years at B.H.S. Nineteen