Bradford High School - Bradonian Yearbook (Bradford, IL)

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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

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Zin illlemnriam JOHN GENZEL

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Row 3: David Malone. Ren Pettegrew, Roy Dorff, Bill Tumbleson, Phil Code, Bernie lvlcliean, Dale Nelson, James Mitchell, Bob Lee, Pete Gorman. How 2: Myrtle Thunima, Charlene Tracy, Vader Dickerson, Lt-land 'l'l1l'llt'l'. Don Cook, Glen lllIlkt2lllN'l'g6l', Sherry Grahzim, Celestine Stotler, Juanita Dixon. Row 1: Mr. Les-son, aclviserg Joanne Shaw, Doris Puff, Marjorie Reed, Anna Mae Grubzlugli, Marjorie Anderson. Audrey Dennison, Lois Real, Miss Miller, advisor. Junior This year the Junior Class has lived up to the long-standing name of Jolly Juniors. They are proudly wearing their new class rings which proves that they have passed from the stage of being Green Freshies and Silly Sophomoresf' The class is composed of twelve girls and thirteen boys who have participated in all school activ- ities and have done their share of work. We are glad to welcome a new student, James Mitchell, who came to us from Moline. The officers are: President, David Malone, Vice-President, Don Cookg Secretary, Lois Real g Treasurer, Sherry Graham, and Student Council, Marjorie Reed and Dale Nelson. The Juniors are interested in sports and have nine members entered in foot- ball, basketball, and track. The co-captains for football next year are Phil Code and David Malone. Many members are entered in band and chorus. They also hold a large share of the offices in F.F.A., F.H.A., G.A.A., and Thespians. The Juniors have con- tributed to their treasury by way of a chili luncheon, a play, and a benefit movie. Our class advisers are Miss Miller, Mr. Leeson, and Mr. Arthur. They have proved helpful throughout the year and we appreciate their leadership. We are looking forward to next year being as successful as this has been. Twenty