Chatsworth High School - Tale Feathers Yearbook (Chatsworth, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1949 volume:

DEDICATION We, the senior class of '49, hereby dedicate this annual to Mrs. Davidson for the help she gave us during our years at C. T. H. S. j § • • k 4 • • • • • • , • • I . ♦ . . . • i ;K , t BOARD OF EDUCATION The borrd of education consists of stven members. They are as follows: C. C. Bennett, president, A, B. Koehler, T. C. Ford, A. G. Walter, R, W, Rosenboom, Wm. M. Sterrenberg, and John Lawless. All of their terms expire this year as s new board will be elected, because of the fact that the Unit District was voted in this spring. The new board will be made up of members from Charlotte, Germnnville, and Chatsworth. We seniors appreciate the effort the old board has put forth in making this a Well-managed school They have done it willingly and without pay with the good of the community at heart. FLRoT ROW SECOND R017 THIRD ROU FOURTH ROM FIFTH ROM J. Bennett, D. Fortna, 2. Romans, 11. Hendershott L. i.cNutt, 3, Beck, II. Zorn T. Askew, S. McKinley, J. Stadler . . Klehra, J. Bennett, E. Ribcrdy C. I.aoerkorn, J. Johnson, J. Roberts, J. Uauritzen JOYCE BENNETT C. A. A. 1,2,3,U Band 2,3,U Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,U V. V. Contest Chorus 2,3,1 Arbor Day Flay 2 Senior Flay Junior Flay Tatler Staff 2,3,U Annual Staff Speech Contestant 3 Girls' B. B. Team 3 th Music Contestant 1,2,3,1 ELMER ROMANS Class Vice President 1 Orchestra 1,2 Band 1,2 V. V. Contest Chorus 1,2,3,1 Boys' Glee Club 1,2,3,1 Arbor Day Play 2 Tatler Staff h Annual Staff Speech Contestant 2 Boys' B. B, Team 1 2,3 Tr ck 1 Football 1,2,3,I Music Contestant 1,2,3,I V. V. Soloist 1,2,3,U Stage Manager—Senior Flay Businese Manager—-Junior Play Football Letter 3 U BOB BECK Arbor Day Play 2 Business Manager—Junior Play Senior Play Annual Staff Basketball 1 Track 1 Salutatorian DICK FORTNA Basketball 1,2,3,1 Football 2,3,1 Baseball 3 Track 1,2,1 Speech Contestant 3,U V. V. Speech Contestant ii District Speech Contestant 1 Annual Staff Tatler Staff 1 Junior Play Senior Flay Arbor Day Play 2 Boys Glee Club 1,2,3,1 V. V. Contest Chcrus 1,2,3,1 Class President 3 Basketball Letter 2,3,1 Football Letter 3,li MARVETTA HENDERSHOTT G. A. A. 1,2,3,1 Band 1,2,3 Girls' Glee club 1,2,3,1 V. V. Contest Chorus 1,2,3,1 Arbor Day Flay 2 Senior Flay Junior Flay Tatler Staff 2,3,1 Annual Staff 1 Speech Contestant 1,2,1 District Speech Contestant 1 Sectional Speech Contestant 1 Music Contestant 1,2,3 PATRICIA ANN KERRINS G. A. A. 1,2,3,U Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,1 V. V. Contest Chorus 3,1 Annual Staff Speech Contestant 1,2,1 Music Contestant 1 Arbor Day Play I . • « r 4 •• r-. • i •• % l % • • % i LORENE McNUTT HELEN ZORN Class Secretary and Treasurer 1 G. A. A. 1,2,3,It Class Secretary 3 G. A. A; Secretary 1 G A A, 1,2,3,h G, A. A, Vice Presidmt 3 Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3 U Orchestra 1,2,3 V. V. Contest Chorus 2,3,It Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,it Arbor Day Play 2 V, V. Contest Chorus 1,2,3,It Junior Play Arbor Day Play 2 Senior Play Junior Play Tatler Staff 2,3, It Senior Play Annual S+aff Tatler Staff 2,3,It Siy'se! Contestant 1,2 Annual Staff Di: Speech Contestant Speech Contestant 1,2 Girls' 3. B. Team It Girls1 I.. B. Team 1,2,3,U Cheerleader 3,U Presidin' • rls: Chorus I; JIM MAURITZEN JR. ■rlkf. JOHNSON Class Treasurer It Class 2 Class Vice President 3 G. A, A, Point Secretary 1 Beys' Glee Club 1,2,3,I G. A. A. 1,2,3-It Aibor Day Play 2 G. A. A, President It Stage Manager—Junior Play G. A. A. Treasurer 2 Senior Play Glee Club Vice President It Annual Staff Orchestra 1,2,3 Basketball 1,2,3,it Band 1,2,3,it Baseball 1,2 Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,it Football 1,2,3,U V. V. Contest Chorus 1,2,3,It Basketball Letter 3,it Arbor Day Play 2 Football Letter 3,it Junior Play V. V, Contest Chorus 1,2,3,It Senior Play Annual Staff Editor-in-Chief—Tatler Speech Contestant 1,2 Girls' B. B, Team 1,2,3,It Cheerleader 1,2,3,It Valedictorian CHARLES H;.BEHK0RN JOAN ROBERTS Basketball 2,3, it G. A. A. 1,2,3,it Football 3,It Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,It Baseball 2,3,It Business Manager—Senior Play Senior Play Annual Staff Annual Staff Arbor Day Play 2 Boys' Glee Club 2,It Class Secretary-Treasurer 2 V. V. Contest Chorus 2,It Football Letter 3,it Basketball Letter 3 Speech Contestant 1,2 shirley McKinley TOM ASKEW Baseball 1, 2, 3, It V. V. Contest Chorus 2 Band 1, 2 Boys' Glee Club 2 Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play Senior Play Annual Staff Basketball 1K 2, 3, Track 1, 3, U Football 2, 3j It Track Letter 1, 3 it Football Letter 2, 3, It Pas etball Letter 3 it 'laVice President 2 JACK STABLER Tov-j' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, It V� . Contest Chorus 2, 3, it Junior Play Senior Play Basketball 2, 3, h Track 1, 2, 3, it Football it Football Letter it Track Letter 1, 2, 3, it Arbor Day Play Annual Staff JIM BENNETT Class Vice President it V. V. Contest Chorus it Boys' Glee Club U Junior Play Senior Play Annual Staff it Basketball 3. It Football 3, ,'t Track 3, it Baseball 3f it Basketball Letter 3, it Football Letter 3, it D. A. R. Award it G. A. A. Point Secretary it Class President it G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, it Orchestra 1, 2. 3 Band 1, 2, 3, u Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, it V. V. Contest Chorus 2, 3, it Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play Senior Play Tatler Staff 2, 3, It Annual Staff it Speech Contestant 1, it Girls' B. B. Team 1, 2, 3, it Editor-in-chief Annual Ass't. Editor-in-chief Tatler it PAUL KLEHM Basketball 2, 3, I; Football 2, 3y ft Baseball 2, it Track 2, it Annual Staff Arbor Day Play 2 Senior Play Boys' Glen Club 1, 2, 3, it V, V. Contest Chorus It Class Treasurer 3 Class Secretary It Football Letter 3, It Basketball Letter It Track Letter It WILLIAM RIBORDY Class Treasurer it Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3j it Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play Senior Play Annual Staff Speech Contestant 3, it Basketball it V, V, Contest Chorus 3 it SENIOR HISTORY In 191:5, 26 freshmen enrolled atC. T. H.S. and at the end of the year the class gained a new student, William Gilliland, from Kentucky. In September they elected their officers: Presi- dent—Norma Strange, Vice President—Elmer Romans, Secretary— Treasurer—Lorene McNutt. Their class sponsor was Miss Reeves. The freshmen were inititiated at the first home football game, October 5, by the sophomores. The return party was given by the freshmen on April 16. Two new cheerleaders were also elected from the freshman class—Jean Johnson, regular, and Helen Zorn, alternate. Their sophomore year of 19U6 began with an enrollment of 23 students. The following officers were elected under the sponsorship of Mr, Kibler. President—Jean Johnson, Vice President— Tun Askew, Secretary—Treasurer—Charles Haberkorn. The enrollment decreased by the loss of Norberta Kane, Lavaughn Thomas, and Pauline Thomas. Norma and Tony Strange moved to Seymour, Iowa, the latter part of the second semester. The Arbor Day Play, H illbilly Vacation written and directed by Miss Plaster was given by the biology class April 18, Each class member was also given a poplar tree to plant. In 19U7 the juniors entered with an enrollment of 17. The following officers were elected under the co-sponsorship of Mrs. Davidson and Miss Owens. President—Dick Fortna, Vice Fresident-James Mauritzen, Treasurer—Paul Klehm, Secretary—Lorene McNutt. The enrollment was decreased by the loss of Elizabeth Halfyard who moved to Fithian, Illinois and Barbara Roach. James Bennett moved in from Chebanse, The class play, Good Night, Ladies , was given under the direction of Mrs. Davidson, on April 30, During the year the juniors also sold hot dogs, pop, and candy at some of the ball games to earn money for the junior—senior prom and banquet. The banquet and prom was supervised by Miss Owens and had as its theme Dutch Polonaise . Records were provided for dancing by Roy Perkins. The class rings were ordered in October from bright and Street. In 19U8 there was an enrollment of 18 as Dorothy Frick was transferred to Forrest. The senior play, Desperate Ambrose directed by Miss Owens was given November 23. ’.York on the Annual was begun in March. The seniors had their graduation pictures taken February 12and they received them April 22. The Commencement announcements were ordered through the Plaindealer. The D. A. R. award was given to Shirley McKinley as' a result of a class election. The class colors, flower, and motto were chosen March 16, colors: red and white, flower: red rose. Motto: Don't try dying, die trying , Jean Johnson and 3ob Beck received the class honors of Valedictorian and Salutorian respectively} Jean with an average of 9ii.lli, and Bob with an average of 92.66. Baccalaureate services were held May 22 and the diplomas were avrarded May 27. The following senior class officers were elected: Pres.— Shirley McKinley, Vice Pres,--Jim Bennett, Secretary--Jim Maurit-zen, and Treasurer—Bill Ribordy FACULTY SITTING: Mrs, Davidson, Mr Kibler, Miss Owens STANDING: Miss Plaster, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Kuntz, Mr. Herink, Miss Stoutemyer WILLIAM KIBLER LOUISE PLASTFR ILL. .Yesleyan U« B. S. U of 111. M. S. Princioal Physics Aeronautics Senior Co-Sponsor U. of 111o B S«, M. S. Science Civics 7 Economics Junior flay Director Junior Co-Sponsor ELSIE STOUTEIYER JANE OWENS u, of m. B. A., U, A. Northwestern U. HI. Wesleyan U. B. Lius. English Speech Coach Tatler Advisor Librarian Sophomore Sponsor 111. State Normal U. B. Ed. Typing Shorthand Bookkeeping Senior Play Director FLORENCE DAVIDSON FRANK KUNTZ Eureka College A. B. U. of Wisconsin History Latin Girls Physical Education G. A. A. Sponsor Jr.-Sr. Prom Sponsor u. of m, B. S. Mathematics Coach Boys' Physical Education Freshman Sponsor RONALD SHAFER HOMER HERINK U. of m. B. S. vrayne U. of Detroit u. s„ Manual Arts 111. State Normal U. Band Girls1 Chorus Boys' Chorus ANNUAL STAFF BOTTOM ROW: Charles Haberkorn, Bill Ribordy, Miss Owens, Dick Fortna, Jim Mauritzen, Paul Klehm. SECOND ROW: Joan Roberts, Joyce Bennett, Lorene McNutt, Marvetta Rendershott, Helen Zorn, Shirley McKenley, Jean Johnson. TOP ROW: Mr. Kibler, Jaclc Stadler, Tom Askew, Jim Bennett, Elmer Romans, Bob Beck. The annual this year was written by the senior class members. The faculty chose the annual staff as follows: Shirley McKinley as Editor-in-Chief. The business managers were Bill Ribordy and Bob Beck. These boys took the annual orders and down payments. Lorene McNutt, the senior editor, collected and arranged the li3t of each senior’s activities during his high school career. Jim Bennett and Tom Askew were our artists this year and Helen Zorn was the snapshot editor. Elmer Romans was the reporter for Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club and also Band and Orchestra, Charles Haberkorn was junior reporter, Joan Roberts, Sophomore reporter and Paul Klehm was freslunan reporter. Dick Fortna handled all of the sports reportings this year and turned in a list of activities of football, basketball, track and baseball. Marvetta Hendershott was in charge of writing about speech and music contests. Joyce Bennett reported on G.A.A. Jack Stadler was assigned to write about the Tatler. Jean Johnson took care of t3� -ping this year. Pat Kerrins was in charge of mimeographing. Pat did a very fine job and spent a lot of time on it. Our Sponsors for the year are Mr. Kibler and Miss Owens. JUNIOR CUSS SUITED: Hornstein, P. UcKinley, J. Bennett, H, Bush, Curtis, Lange, Hubly 2ND ROT: Miss Plaster, Shafer, Frittz, Henricks, Gerdes, Martin, Mrs. Davidson 3RD ROT: Edwards, Zorn, Beck, Histhuff, D. Lang, Leathers In the fall of 1U6 CTHS welcomed the freshmen class with an enrollment of 28. On Friday, Sept. 7� with the aid of their class sponsor, Miss Stoutemyer, the following class officers wre elected; Pres.—Dolores Martin, Vice Pres.—Virgil Leathers, Secretary-Treasurer—Phyllis McKinley . On September 27 the freshmen were initiated by the sophomores. The girls wore tin cans for bonnets and the boys wore hats of their own design. Both the boys and the girls wore overalls and carried a bushel basket with an onion in it. That night they vnere given indivj.dn.a3 treatment. On March 7 the freshmen g ve their retun party. The theme was in keeping with 3t. Patrick's Day. The class of 1950 entered their sophomore year with 21 members. Under the sponsorship of Miss Stoutemyer they elected the following Ojficers: Pres.—Ronald .isthuff. Vice Tres.—Jim Zorn, Secretary and Treasurer—Virgil Leathers. The class lost Berniece Dubree, James Kootz, Kenneth Perkins (moved to Fairbury), Geneva Sony, Bill h'alker (moved to Arizona for his health), Luella Tornowski, and Francis V ilson. On October 3 the sophomores initiated the freshmen. The freshmen were at their mercy the whole day and at night the sophomores dealt with them individually. As juniors the class had the distinction of having the largest class in school, with 23. There were ll; girls and 9 boys. They had 3 new students this year, 2 of whom are still here. They are Harriet Bush and Beverly Frittz, who came here about the middle of the year. Fred Atteberry quit after an attendance of three months and Forrest Farley dropped out a little latter too. The junior class officers are: Pres.—Tom Edwards, Vice Pres.— Phyllis McKinley, Treasurer—Donna ilson, and Secretary—Janice Bennett. Hiss Plaster and Mrs. Davidson are the class sponsors, Donna Uilson left during the second semester and moved to Dwight, The class now has a total of 21 pupils. The juniors gave their ula:' on May 13 and their prom on May 19. ' .% • • • • • a • • . • . 1 « 1 J % • • %. • 9 m • • • • 1 • •;; ' :,Jonn-DX , • • .•it •. % . ‘ . 1 W. f .r V T! i • • 4 - « • ,'V. • a • • • • t • • f « • • • • • • • •f • •• � .� . 1 •. I'l • : t f. • )«• . • •- « % . i • . • I • •l • k • ir •� 1 e 4 • • . i • « •« i. • • • • • i . •. • • i i SOPHOMORE CLASS SEATED: Delores Haberkorn, Helen Shell, Arlen Kuntz, Verna Gillett, Delores McNeely, Miss Stoutemyer SECOND ROW Eob Lawless, Tom Hornickel, Phyllis Pearson, Audrey Dickman, Sue Livingston, Donald Stadler LAST RO’V: Gerald Bartlett, Tom Kerber, Owen Stowe, Loren Gillett, Neil Hornickel, Francis Krohn In September of 1947 tv enty-three freshmen enrolled at C. T. II. S. Two of the group later left. Charles Perkins moved to Fairbury at the end of the f_rst semester and Thomas Runyon quit during the first six weeks. On October 3, the sophomores initiated the class. The freshmen gave their return party in May with a hayride and a wiener roast. In September of 1948 twenty-one sophomores enrolled at C. T. K. S. The sophomores initiated the freshmen at the first home game of football. That day they told the freshmen what to do. At the end of the first semester they lost one member of the class, Kenneth Schade, who quit. On April 21 under the direction of Miss Plaster the class presented its annual Arbor Day play entitled ’’The Leper Colony. • 4 • FRESMAN CLASS SEATED: F. Haberkorn, Baker, Mr. Kuntz, Kemnetz, Hummel, Kane STANDING: W. Lang, M. Haberkorr Hornstein, Franey, Krueger, Forney, Conibear Lt.r t fall when the school books were again dusted off and school rcsumed,C. T. H. S. welcomed the freshman class rev comers with an enrollment of twenty, eight of whom wore b)ys and twelve girls. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Kuntz they elected the fol'c.ving officers: Pres.—Gail Hummel, Vice Pres.--Ernest Kunnetz, and Sec.--Darlene Krueger. We all looked forward to September 2k (except the freshmen) when we would have our first home football game and the initiation of the green freshmen. They were in the spotlight with the boys dressed in jeans and shirts insideout and ten pigtails in their hair. The girls wore bib overalls and shirts outsidein . They also had ten pigtails. That evening the sophomores gave them individual attention. The freshmen lost five students this year. They are: Kay Kohler to New Port Ritchie, Florida, Mary Frances Bump to Switz City, Indiana, Norma Church to Fairbury, and George Point, who dropped out, and Ann Seright, who moved to Bloomington, They received one new student on April 12 Geraldine Blair, from Florida, The Freshmen gave their return party on April 28. It was a wiener roast and a hay ride TATLER ST EF FIRST ROV.': Render„hot+ , Fv.'tna. Johnson. Romans, h’aber- ’:urn, Shell SECOND ROV ; Lange, Cur ij L'iss Stoutemyer, 7.om, P. McKinley, Gxlxctou , TOP RO; ; Livingston, S. McKinley, Bennett, Gerdcs, Rickman, Mar in Editor-in-Chiel-----Jean Johnson Associate Ed?tor----Shirley McKinley Senior Reporters----Mciiutt, Mendershott, Fortna, Romans, Zorn Bennett Junior Reporters----Lange, Curtis, P. McKinley, Gerdes, Martin Sophomore Reporters-Habcrkorn, Shell, Gillette, Livingston, Dickman The Tatler, sponsored by Miss Stoutemyer, writes and types copy for the Flaindealer every two weeksi The purpose of the Tatler is to give the people of the community a description of hat happens at our school. The reporters are volunteers from the three upper classes. This is the 27th consecutive year for the Tatler. This has been made possible through the courtesy of the local newspaper. «• . Vrr,M I • • • • ; ..j f “ • 'A) '• ■ BOYS' CHORUS TOP ROW: H ornstein, Hornickel, Kenneth, Gillette, Kuntz, Fortna 3ennett, Romans, J. Haberkoi’n, 2ND ROW Conibear, Lawless, Bartlett., Kane, T. Hornickel, C. Haber-korn D. Stadler, Lang, J, Stadler, Leathers, Hr. Herink. SEATED: Stow, Klehm, '. isthuff, Kerhcr, Ribordy ■ Askew, Hauritzen, Zorn. The Boys’ Chorus started this year ’tv- nevr instructor, Hr. Homer Herink They sang these songs nrv:i : r.ight: Can't You Hear He Lloanin’ Lord , Sing He A Chanty ', ualso will sing these songs in the V. V. Contest. The Boys’ Chorus vn.ll also participate in the combined boys’ chorus at the Tri-School Festival, May 6, 19U9. They were ranked in second place in the V. V. Contest. They sang at Baccalaureate and Commencement. GIRLS' CHORUS Top Row: Henricks, Gerdes, Pearson, McKinley, Hornstein, Hummel, Gillette, Bush, Bennett, tlcNeely, 2nd Row: Krueger, Livingston, S. L'cKinley, Dickman, Franey, Haber- korn, H endershott, McNutt, J. Bennett, Hartin, Lange, Lir. Her ink. Seated: Roberts, Forney, Hubly, Curtis, Zorn, Johnson, D. Haber- korn. Shell, Shafer. The Girls' Chorus this year appee.red music night. They sang, Open the Gates , In a Persian Market . A special group was selected from the Girls' Chorus for the V. V. Contest as only 2h contestants are allowed to go. They were: First sopranos—Jo Ann Franey, Helen Shell, Dolores Haberkorn, Marvetta Hendershott, Lorene LIcNutt, Verna Gillette, Bonnie Lange, Norma Lee; Second sopranos—Sue Livingston, Runell Curtis, Goldie Hornstein, Audrey Dickman, Jeanette Hubly, Janice Bennett, Joyce Bennett, Carol Forney, Shirley McKinley, Phyllis Pearson; Altos— Phyllis LicKinley, Helen Zorn, Jean Johnson, Gail Hummel, Sherry Hummel, Shirley Hummel, Darlene Krueger, The chorus was ranked in second division. They also participated in the Tri-School Festival with the combined choruses. They sang California here I Come and Vienna Woods as a specialty at the festival also. They sang at Baccalaureate and Commencement. % t . ft • • • . . « « t • � . t • - , % • -■ 1 ' • • • � « • •� •. • • V. • • 4 � • i. « 1 • • f.' • Ji • • V. t-:. t „ ■ «' Vf t v • •• ■ ; • • • • ; v c?. f... •• . � ' • • • • t ••• ••• •% • • i • V • -n • • • • 9 • • • • i a • ■ • • • • • 1 • • • i . • • • • ♦ V. •. •:: • ‘' •. - • % A •. y • • • • . • • • • '• • 1 •: - • • • • % 9 . • •• • V • 9 - i ; % • • • • i • • • • t W • • 9 •• • • % • •� ' • • • • • • •9 • . ' ♦ • 4 % • • • • • • •• • 4 • •• • . T •a • vr.r.-‘ • • • • • • • • t v. j I • • • 9 i % • • 9 ‘ § � • • • • % • • • t • • • • • t • t , i 1ST ROW: Dickman, Lange, Kuntz, Dehm, Zorn, P. McKinley, Johnson 2ND ROW: Hubly, Joyce Bennett, Livingston, G, Hummel, Gillett, Gerbracht, Bartlett, Mr4 Herink 3RD ROW: Shafer, S. McKinley Janice Bennett, Wisthuff, Rosenboom, Leathers The Concert Band is under the direction of Mr, Herink this year The band has played at the follovang events: Senior Play, Arbor Day and the Sorir Concert. The band •..'ill also participate in the Tri-School Music Festival at Forrest May 6, The band played at some football games too. MUSIC CONTESTANTS TOP ROW: B. Lange, J. Franey, J. Johnson, J. Bennett, L. McNutt, M. Hendershott SEATED: Mr. Her ink, D. Stadler, R. V isthuff, P. McKinley, E. Romans, V. Leathers The annual vocal music night program was held April 1, 1949, at the high school. The following contestants sang these songs: Soprano solos were—Joyce Eennett, Senior, My Lover is a Fisherman, Bonnie Lan-e, Junior, Will You Remember, Norma Lee, Junior, By the Bend of the River, Verna Glllett, Sophomore, A Heart That's True, Joann Franey, Fresiunan, The Lass with the Delicate Air. Alto solo was—Phyllis McKinley, Junior, Sylvia. Tenor solos were--Tom Hornickel, Sophomore, Passing By, Donald Stadler, Sophomore, passing By. Baritone solos were--Elmer Romans, Senior, Into the Night, Ronald Wisthuff, Junior, The Sleigh. There was a duet bv Bonnie Lange and Phyllis McKinley, both juniors, Whispering Hope. A quartet composed of Dick Fortna, Jim Bennett, Elmer Romans, and Ronald V isthuff, all seniors except Ronald V isthuff, sang Down by the Station. Mrs. Elma Trinkle, Miss Pat Kerrins, and Miss Dolores McNeely were the accompanists. Phyllis McKinley, Bonnie Lange, Ronald ’.'isthuff, and Elmer Romans represented the school in the vocal section at the V. V. contest April 22, at Forrest. Elmer Romans received a first rank, Ronald Wisthuff a second, and Bonnie Lange and Phyllis McKinley each third. 1 t ,1 '■ • 0 ♦ .• i ; • i • •« %� • • % B v 4 %% •f • •. 4 • • • s • ••: ' ' : •’ M «• iS. • l.itUi-f • 1 % • • 4 • i • � •« -i r K i . . t . . , • ? «... • • � . • � • . ? 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The following students took part ORATIONS: Why —Dick Fortna, Wake Up, America —Audrey Dlckman DRAMATIC DECLAMATIONS: Neither Hand Nor Foot —Shirley McKin- ley, Bittersweet —Verna Gillett. Mama And The Hospital — Norma Lee, The Death Dial: —Dolores McNeely, Mama And Her Bank Account — Gail Hummel VERSE SPEAKING: Required selection, Three Pieces On Night Over the City and an additional selection was read from Stories in Verse. Audrey Dickman and Marvetta Hendershott HUMOROUS DECLAMATIONS: My New Pink Suit —Bill Ribordy Hungah Sue Livingston, Old Junk and New Money —Carol Forney, Tom Sawyer Fakes a Dream —Gerry Bartlett, Tom Sawyer's Love Affair —Bonnie Lange. Miss Marjorie Kemple from Fairbury High School judged The winners are as follows: Marvetta Hendershott—Verse Speaking, Dick Fortna—Orations, Bonnie Lange—Humorous Declamations and Dolores McNeely—Serious Declamation. The winners went to Pontiac on Saturday, February 26 for the District Contest and also competed in the Vermillion Valley Contest here, April 19. The only one to go on from the District to Sectional Contest was Marvetta Hendershott who got 2nd, in Class B, schools with n enrollment of less than 200, and third in the entire contest of Verse Speaking. The Sectional Contest was held at Streator, Saturday, March 12. She competed with twelve other sectional representatives. In the V, v. Speech Contest Dick Fortna placed in Section A in orations, Dolores McNeely placed in Section C in dramatics, Bonnie Lange placed in Section B in humorous, and Audrey Dickman placed in Section B in Extemporaneous Speaking. Chatsworth received a total of 12 points. I 0 9 I I % 9 • • • . . •' J f' % • t • 1 ; •sT r‘ 4 v • Tr . 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McKinley Standing from left to right J. Mauritzen, E. Homans, P, Klehm, J, Owens, M. Hendershott H. Zorn, T, A show, 3. Hibordy, D, Fortna The senior class play was held on November 23, 19 9, in the high school gym. The play starts v hcn Ambrose Groves (Jim Bennett) and Bert filler (Bob Beck), vaudeville partners from the ,ast, were put off the train in the middle of the desert because they had lost their tickets. They arrive at Dead Man's Gulch Hotel, only to fend it not open for business because the former owner had boon shot to death by a gang of desperadoes. Dan'1, the colored vratChinan, (Jack Stadler) allows them to stay all night as a special favor. In the meantime the heirs to the hotel arrive. Old Jim Mahoney's nieces, Nancy Martin (Lorene McNutt) and Anne Martin (Joyce Bennett) together with Posy (Jeon Johnson) their colored maid. Baggagemen, Charles Kaberkorn and Paul Klehm, help the young ladies get settled in their property. However, the aang responsible for Uncle Jim's death. Stink-weed (Bill Hibordy) and Hoot Owl Pete (Tom Askew) headed by Sheriff Crandel (Dick Fortna) prime their guns for more action. The only one they fear is another desperado, Homer the Kid. Upon finding this out the two stranded vaudeville actors decide to help the girls by impersonating Homer the Kid and Gun Smoke Carter. The gang is not fooled so Ambrose seeks to save himself by arranging marriages between St ini. weed and Hoot Owl Pete and the Martin sisters and Sheriff Crandel and Beth Malone (Shirley McKinley) who has lovod 3eth for a long time; 3eth, however, had been engaged to the departed Uncle Jim. In fact, the sheriff had her run for election as judge though he intended to see that she lost. Desperate Ambrose docs not intend that the '. eddrngs (now four because Posy has designs on Dan'l) take place but because he is drugged by some coffee which the girls intended for the prospective bridegrooms, the newly elected Judge Timoth Pinch (Jim Mauritzen) finally performs the ceremonies. To get rid of Ambrose or Homer tho .lid,” the sheriff plants some money from a stage coach robbery in Ambrose's lugga;, but he is discovered by Mrs. Sprool (Helen Zorn) a gossipy mother who reveals her information in time to save Ambrose from hanging. Mi’s. Sprool's daughter Bcna (Marvetta Hendershott helps to prove that .Ambrose is not Homer the Kid by his autograph. Just as the girls arc in despair over the fact that they are raarried to a band of desperadoes, the news comes that Both had really been elected judge instead of Timothy Pinch; therefore, tho marriages arc not legal and the vaudeville actors jot their girls, in this ease, the Martin sisters. Music was furnished by the orchostra before the opening curtain. Between acts a girls' ensemble sang, :,Auf Wiodersohn and Calm 3o Thv Sleep'1, and senior girls asristod by Jim Bennett, Elmer Romans, and Jack Stadlcr sang 3utto:is and 3ov s, in appropriate western costume. Hie music v as under the direction of Mr. Homer Herink. Miss Jane Owens was play director and Joan Roberts and timer Romans wore business and stage managers Good Night, Ladies The junior class presented the play, Good Night Ladies , on April 30, 1948 The cast was as follows: Helen Raleigh (Lorene McNutt), Jane; her sister (Shirley McKinley), Dean Eggleby (Jean Johnson), Sam Raleigh, brother of Helen and Jane (Jack Stodler) Jug Brown (Jim Bennett), Larry Doleson (X'Om Askew), Angelo Rinieni (Joyce Bennett), Lulu Giffon (Marvetta Hendershott), Betty London (Dorothy Prick), Judy West (Helen Zorn), George 'West (Bill Ribory), and Professor Dexter (Dick Fortna) • Mrs Davidson was play director Jim I.iauritzen and Charles Haberkorn were stage managers, and Bob Beck and Elmer Romans were business managers Musical entertainment consisted of orchestral numbers before the curtain rose, under the direction of Mr Maley Entertainment between acts was given by Ronald Wisthuff, with a cornet solo and Lorene McNutt and Marvetta Hendershott, with a vocal duet JUNIOR PLAY '49 The junior play, Aunt Abby Answers An Ad , was given on May 13, 1949, with Miss Plaster as director. The fallowing were the members of the cast. Aunt Abby, an old maid, (Bonnie Lange), Lucindy Lovejoy. Aunt Abby's companion, (Runell Curtis), Horace Harter, Aunt Abby� s devoted friend, (Ronald Wisthuff), idssie Ebbersole, r fourteen year old tattle tale, (Norma Lee), Anna A.insley, yound niece of Aunt Abby, (Phyllis McKinley), Lillian Lorraine, Anna's girlfriend, (Janice Bennett), Bill Barberton, Lillian's boyfriend, (Jim Zorn), Bobby Barrington, Anna's boyfriend, (Tom Edwards), Mrs. Purviance, a friend of Aunt Abby's, (C-oldie Hornstein), and Horace Karkwell, an innocent character that answers Aunt Abby's love-lorn ad, (Virgil Leathers). . V v . •- A X •+ “•ft ;; . ft • ( • • t i • I •; r i • u- .) f• •?? .v • .; i . • •• i • % • 1 ft v • •• • ftp i t 4% ft r • . • i . p . . - r%ft : f ,s Y- -:i • • . • . 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' lit « • ft • • A ft i • • V • :i {. -V) BASKETBALL FIRST ROO: Tom Askew, Paul Ilehm, Dick Fortna, Jim Mauritzen, Jim Bennett, Jin orn MIDDLE ROW: Ronald � isthuff, Bill Ribordy, Bill Leek, Arlen Kuntz, Charles Haberkorn, xnrancis Krohn TOP ROW: Bob Beck, Grant Conibear, Hr. Kuntz, Tom Kerber Jack Stadler The Bluebirds had a good season thus year, having a veteran team back this year. For the first time in quite a number of years they came out second in the V. V. scheduled names with a record of 9 won and only 3 lost. In the V. V. Tourney they received the consolation trophy by defeating Cullom in a double overtime game 39 to 37. In all of the games this year Chatsworth ran up points totaling 1,072 while the opponents scared only 887 anainst Chatsworth. The records of the games are as follows: T. H. S. OPPOIfEPT C. T. K. S. OPPONENT 40 30 Strawn 55 20 -Saunemin 53 19 Sibley 38 42 Fair bury 35 o2 Cullom 40 49—-Cullom 50 32 Piper City 47 27 Herscher 37 29 Kemp ton 47 33 Piper City 47 31 Saunemin 32 38 Kempt'on 48 31 Thawville 35 29 Forrest 35 50 Forrest 62 59 Melvin 39 37 Onarga 40 21 Fairbury FORREST HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT C. T. H. S. 35 Forrest- --59 C. T. H. S. 27 Cornell- ---29 V. V. TOURNAMENT C. T. H. S. 34 Kempton- -—35 C. T. H. S. 40 Saunemin ---26 C. T. H. S. 39 Cullom— ---37 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT C. T. H. S. 57 Odell--- —-50 C. T. H. S. 49 Kempton- ---52 FOOTBALL FIRST ROw: Tom Askew, Jim llauritzen, Dick Fortna, Paul Klehm, Francis Krohn, Jim Bennett MIDDLE RO..: Mr. Kuntz, Tom Kerber, Charles Haberkorn, Arlen Kuntz, Elmer Romans, Jack Stadler. TOP RO..: Virgil Leathers, Donald Stadler, Jim Zorn, Manager, Donald Kane. The football team of 19 4-3 had a rather poor season this year; however they had good points and some bad ones. One thing which held Chatsworth from having a better team was the lack of reserves. ..hen they scrimmaged, they switched the lines. That is the left side fought against the right side. In the start of the season, Fairbury defeated them 19 to 0 on playing an old rival, Chenoa won 2? to 13 and then when they played Onarga, who was last year’s V. V. Champs, they tied them 11+ to lij., which was a hard fought well played game. Then Cullom beat them 33 to 13 and Herscher defeated them 20 to 5. Chatsworth got their hardest hit of the year when they went to Gilman and were defeated £5 to 0. Going up to Saunemin in a night game they were again taken by Saunimen 32 to 5. Playing Gridley they were defeated again 20 to 0. The last game was with Forrest and it was really a game. It was played on a day when it was raining so hard the field was like a lake. In this game Chats-v:orth won its only game by defeating Forrest 6 to 0. The following members of the team received letters: Jim Bennett, Jim llauritzen, Dick Fortna, Jack Stadler, Paul Klehm, Elmer Romans, Tom Askew, Charles Haberkorn, (all seniors); Virgil Leathers, Jim Zorn, (juniors), Donald Stadler, Francis Krohn, Arlen Kuntz, (all sophomores). � r l to n 1st Row: T. Askew, J. Zorn, P. glBTi; J. A. kuntz, J, Stadler. ddle Row: B. Lawless, T. Horniclcel, Kr. Kuntz, N. Hornickel, T. Kerber, F. Lrohn. Top Row: F. Kaberkorn, L. Hornstien, L. Gillett, R. 'Tisthuff, 0, Stow, D. Stadler. TRACK In 191+8 Chatsv orth had a fine season considering the rather snail squad that turned out. The first three meets were rather disastorous for Chatsv orth. The Saunemin triangular was a third place for Chatsworth, while at Fiper City, Chatsv orth finished second to a strong Forrest team. The third meet was very close, Chatsv orth being beaten only on the last event, the varsity relay. The fourth and final meet before the V. V. conference meet, found Chatsworth in first place by a close margin very strong field of Forrest, Gilman, Cullon, and Piper schools that boast of the very finest of distance runner3 this year. The V.. V. track , again found Horscher in. first place, 55 points, followed by Forrest, 37ij ♦ The next three were grouped closely together, Saunemin 30?;, Onarga 29, Chatsworth 27 followed by Kempt on j?}. Cl lion 10?., and Piper City 7-V, April 30 V. V I.ieet at Cullom ilerscher 55 Forrest 37-Jr 30j Saunemin Onarga 29 Chatsv orth 27 Kempton 12V Cullom 10} n Piper City April 27 at Cullom Chatsv or th 59 Forrest 57 Gilman m Cullom .iper City 27 April 22 at Chatsworth Fairbury 58 Chatsworth 55 April II4. at Piper City Forrest 72 Chatsv orth h-7 Piper City 31 April 2 at Saunemin Forrest 73 Saunemin 57 Chatsworth 20 I . I � % • I i i t % « . ” c-' •� • •. o. . ? . • • «i .. • • � . r . •; •• .A i • • : • .• . i . . } K ,v ‘ ! • - ' • ? i • «w • i • i • � . •. • ■ ( • • v • f . . .• % • i •• • • • V � i • • V • . • ...� i • • • . • . . . V . • • . ' 1 -� £?.- • .V;: • m • ¥ � i '• • 7 . 1 • • ' i ' i • I ' . r % • - • • • 0 • • '• • t • • • • •• % • i G• A. A. 1st ROT: G. Hummel, Gillette, Zorn, Johnson, Hornstein, Shell, Lange 2nd ROT: Mrs. Davidson, Hendershott, Ilaberkorn, Forney, D. Haberkom Curtis, Hubly, B Lange 3rd ROT: McNutt, Gerdes, Henricks, Francy, llcNeely, Kruger, Dicknan, Livingston, P. McKinley Uth ROT: S. McKinley, Pearson, Martin, Bush, Janice Bennett, Joyce Bennett, Shafer, Roberts, Fritts The G. A, A, for 19U3-U9 organized after school started with thirty-five girls enrolled. They elected the following officers: Pres.—Jean Johnson, Vice Pres.—Dolores Martin, Treas.—Helen Shell, and Sec.—Marlene Haberkorn. Point Secretaries are: freshmen—Darlene Kruger, sophomores—Sue Livingston, juniors— Harriet Bush, and seniors—Shirley McKinley The all school Christmas parly December 22, 19’i8 was sponsored by the G. A. A, There rere three plays given under the direction of Miss Stoutemyer. Games were played and Christmas carols were sung. There was a ten cents gift exchange. Refreshments ’. ere served and then the rest of the evening was spent dancing. The senior girls decorated the tree and it was placed in the assembly three weeks prior to the party. Some new tree decorations were bought by the G, A, A. this year. At the football games pop was sold and at the basketball games pop, popcorn, and hotdogs were sold. The G. A. A, undertook the job of selling scarfs, sweatshirts, and T-shirts with the bluebird emblem and Chatsworth Bluebirds written on them. The girls basketball teams had a tournament with the sophomores beating the freshmen 21 to 9. The juniors bested the seniors 18 to 0. In the finals the seniors beat the freshmen lU to 8 and for the championship the juniors beat the sophomores 19 to 6. The junior team was composed of Bonnie Lange, Phyllis McKinley, Jeannette Hubly, Runell Curtis, and Janice Bennett. The girls sponsored a banquet for the athletic boys on April 20th. Toastmisstress Y as Jean Johnson. The talks were: football by Jim Bennett, basketball by Dick Fortna, track by Jack Stadler. Mr. Kibler and Mr. Kuntz each gave a talk. The banquet was very successful in every way. t • LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Wo, the undersigned, being insane, ursound, insolvent, and incompetent parties ,!o, v r..th no free wf II and direction, with great duress and unlawful consideration from all parties mentioned hereinafter, will and bequeath the follow.ng on this ninth day of Kay, One thousand Nine Hundred and For o '-rine,. All property referred to hereinafter is situated in the ft section of the city of Chats worth. Township or’ Chatsworth, County of Livingston State of Illinois, Country of the united ft at as • Continent of ’ Uorth A;mrJ o.a, I, Tom Askew, do will and bequeath to • Hon,-.if Vsthuff, my abilitv to be present when there's a tough irv to b done, I, Bob deck, do -aill and bequeath io Cot nour, my athletic prowess. -� Jim Bennett, do will and bequeath to horn Euwards, my ability to flirt with the girls and get away with murder in classes, -j Joyce Bennett, do will and bequeath to Dolores Martin, my ability to obey my fiance’s commands, I, Dick Fortna, do will and bequeath to Donald Lang, my ability to flutter my long curly eye lashes at all the girls, I, Charles Haberkorn, do will and bequeath to Harriet Bush, my fondness of wandering around the building and pestering other people, I, Jean Johnson, do will and bequeath to Helen Gerdes, my fondness of giving long recitations in classes and my love for the teachers, - Paul Klehm, do will and bequeath to Bonnie Lange, my ability to come in late in the morning and strut and clatter across the assembly, i, Shirley McKinley, do will and bequeath to Runell Curtis, my ability to get black eyes while playing basketball and not lose cy temper v hen we lose a game, -� Marvetta Hendershott, do will and bequeath to Janice Bennett, sy tempermental moods and my fondness of popping gum, -� Lorene McNutt, do will and bequeath to Jeanette Hubly, my ability to get along with the male music teachers. Bill Ribordy, do will and bequeath to Virgil Leathers, my bashfulness with the girls and my ability to make ey.cellant speeches. I Joan Roberts, do will and bequeath to Norma Lee, my ability bo participate in school activities and my ability to get along with my fellow classmates. - • - • t I . 0 . - ft t. • . I I • � fc t I . • ft • « • • 0 r • 5 « % � « • • • I, Elmer Romans, do will and bequeath to Bill Beck, my ability to grow a beard over night. I, Jack Stadler, do v.i 11 and bequeath to Jim Zorn, my ability to sleep anyplace, anytime, especially in classes. I, Jim Mauritzen, do will and bequeath to Goldie Hornstein, my ability to keep a slim and sleek figure. I, Helen Zorn, do will and bequeath to Phyllis McKinley, my ability to walk out of the assembly without permission and wander over the building. I, Pat Kerr! ns, do will and bequeath to Beverly Fritts, my ability to hit a baseball t.rd rrj ability to spell. I, Jack Stadler, do will and bequeath to Lois Shafer, my poise, dignity, charm, and very high culture. I Pick Fortna, do will and bequeath to Anna Mae Henricks, my ability to gel hives ’while learning to Jdnhaloc We, the senior class of 1S49, without further unlawful deliberation and court proceedings do on this day set their signatures and seal for the rest of their school’s posterity. Re O', ri - ) -I—ji—t- | Institute at Pontiac Football Season Opens ■ Juniors select rings | Curtis Magazine Contest Starts 3 i Young Bear assembly 20 10 Mr. C-reenebaum, pictures 26 and travel tall: V-Roy Magician 29 15 20 1 ■ M0Y2M33R DECEMBER Armistice Day Holiday 11 Senior Play 23 Thanksgiving vacation 25-26. Basketball season opens 30 Cf. A. A. Christmas Party 22 Christmas Vacation starts 23 Forrest 33 Tourney 27-29 ux •Fm V,-. V ♦ ii • h r . 1 . w � i ■- V 1 f t I ) I •• • I V • •• M -. (I %• • • •• • • •• f. v I t t r • • • • � • • '• • .I-. i • • % s I i JANUARY School reopens 3 iV. V, Tourney at Piper City 11 :cenester Exams 20-21 • Magician Program Ik Av i � • ' v - Cr ! V’ 1-1 i ' ■■■ifiar FEBRUARY V74I T? ■'I V V 'rr ri ' czl MARCH r.enior pictures taken Local Speech Night Annual Pictures taken District BB Tourney District Speech Meet at Pontiac Senior Day at Pontiac Unit District Voted In APR CL MAY — - - Local Music Night 1 faster Vacation l5-l8 V. V. Speech here 19 G. A. A. Banquet 20 V. V. Music at Forrest 22 Band Concert 25 V. V. Track Meet at Cullom Tri-School Festival at Forrest Junior Play Junior-Senior Prom Baccalaureate , Semester Exams 2q. Commencement PROPHECY As we wave the magic ward over the crystal ball, we murmur, Oh, crystal ball, tell us where ramble the roses of forty-nine. And slowly, dimly at first, the crystal ball gives up grudgingly its vague secret. We are flying along over the River of Time, and as a ship comes into view we descend slowly and hover near to have a better look at the strange sight. As we come down, we narrowly miss long Jim Mauritzen standing in the crow's nest of the ship, peering over the trees arouncf the bend in Paul Bunyon fashion. As we hover closer we ash. his particular duties on the ship. He informs us that in addition to hi1’ regular lino of duty he is hunting for a companion in his lonely, lofty position. We land our helicopter on the deck and feeling the need of refreshments, we go down to the ship's her, Whom do we see behind the bar but Tom Askew drawing great foaming beakers of sarsarar lla for Shirley McKinley who hearcl tEat this beverage was goed for the nemo lew-, on, so she is drinking i quart daiJy. As we are standing at the bar, we er almost knocked off our feet by t.ie waitress, Helen Zorn, who is racing at t'p on her roller skates to servo r ifr a , aments to Senator Clag- horn Pennei t, rlvin v. ;r.e sitting in a cool corner puffing away on one of his speciaT imported JJ. otnj'o cigars. Suddenly the boat begins J o rock, and we think n are caught ir a t rph.ji.ns bat it is only the famous tcr-I singer, Joan Roberts, singing The Dickey ' L d Song, As soon as she has finished ter flaming song, we noticn j 'nioeno float.ng ir. on a huge bubble, and we find s Marvetta Her.dershott. Slir armenaces +hv(- the people might as well stop trying to brea-.: tile eut'oioS, because tncy -.re ma t ol Super Super Bubble Gum which she tun thoroughly broken in. is the bubble dance cads, w; walk up and request tie land leader, Elmer Romans, to plc y uho SnstsTTorth Bluebird Song to renew the no icr-.cs of the school days of the cjasc of for y ,n.e, He says that he isn!t used to playing ouch old-fashioned sorgs o.i hi-s net trumpet, but he ill try to cool it off Long enough to give one more rendition for h'.s schoolmates, .iftur mil lain pleasant entertainment is over, we venture into the gambling casino, ard ?s w? lock over the rows of brightly lighted card tables and roulette wheels, wo so 3 Joy', c Benrett and Senor Bill Ribordy peering anxiously over one of the cobles. 3i!7T l s ieryTog as a Spanish consul, and Joyce has decided to observe tno Spanish male ns compared to American suitors. P’e hear a lend jrasb and as we dravr closer to see what caused it, we see Jean Johnsor, famous lady wrestler, taring to revive Charles Kaberkerr., whom Joan is try-IngTc' tea on to v.v- stj e. She accidentally stepped bn h_r tire and it was too much fer Charles, All -f Jean's efforts to bring Charles to eeum to be ir vain. So she call3 Til TTie sh-p'O nuloTTous doctor, D. D, (Srop Tear) Fortna. Dick tells us that j n'p ii'T.otim'’ g V'- him uhc most business. Tudienly there is i blinding flash of light, and as wo regain our sight we see Bob Beck taking picture for his newspaper, Thu Dagger Bla'et He tells us that his paper p rlnts gruesome pictures and that he kn ’S of no other place where he could take ones like he does on this ship, the S. S. Slippery Seal, Before we take leave of the ship, we take a journey to the galley. We see Jack Stadler flipping his super pancakes from pan to pan. We ask him why he was chosen the cook on the Slippery Seal. His reply was, I've been so used to feeding hogs that it is very easy to feed the litter on board. Now Jack, is that nice? We look over by the sink and see Lorene McNutt sobbing because she has cut off one of her pride and joy fingernails while peeling potatoes for the hash, Standing close by we notice Pat Kerrins with tears in her orbs. No, HE hasn't forsaken her, Pat tells us that it is her job to peel the onions for the Hot Slosh, which is what' Jack calls his hash. So many tears make us feel sad, so we leave the kite1-and go down into a dimly lighted, smoke-filled stairway going deeper into the ho -� As we fan the smoke from our eyes, we see the giant himself shoveling coal into ' i 3 boiler, We go over and blow the soot from his face and discover it is no other than 1 Nature Boy Klehm. We ask him why he left the farm, and he tells us that he an-swored an advertisement for a helper on a ship. The ad promised delightful penury and pleasure. So Paul decided he would like a little vacation from the farm. But it seems the job fSFwhich he applied was that of keeping the boiler hot and Paul says he hasn’t seen any scenery except lumps of coal. He thinks he got gyppe thQ We plance at our watches and discover that the time has come for us to board our helicopter and bio to the S. S, Slippery Seal. We take off with the grand wish that mhe 'lars of uQ will always ha e smooth sailing. f'+- SENIOR HIT PARADE Thomas Askew (Tony).............. Robert Beck (Bob)............... Joyce Bennett (Addel)........... Dick Fortna (Breezy)............ Charles Haberkorn (Chub)........ Jean Johnson (Speedy)........... Paul Klehm (Pek).................. Lorene McNutt (Peanut).......... Shirley McKinley (Shirl),......., James Mauritzen (Slim) .. .,,,.. William Ribordy (Willy),,.,,.... Elmer Romans (Lover Boy Marvetta Hendershott (Vete)...., Joan Roberts (Joannie) ......... Jack Stadler (Shovel) ............ James Bennett (Jim)i............ Helen Zorn (Gabby)444 444 .44 Patricia Kerrins (Pat).,,,........ Cocktails For Two I Need Lovin' The Bells Are Ringing Jeanaie With the Light Brown Hair Don't Fence Me In The Dickie Bird Song Busy Doing Nothing Baby Face You Beautiful Doll Sweet Sue Has Anybody Seen My Gal Jealousy Dark Eyes Smoke Dreams So Tired Women, Women, Women Sleepy Time Gal My Buddy JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The Junior-Senior Prom was held on May 17, 1948. The guests dined amid a Dutch scene, centered around a turning windmill set in a rock garden with real grass and flowers. A false ceiling of yellow and blue streamers gave an effect of clouds. Garden furniture added to the comfort of the guests. The tables faced the windmill and were decorated with artificial grass and miniature lak e with small sailboats. Tulips made up the rest of the table decorations . The sophomore girls, dressed as Dutch girls, served the banquet. Miss Jane Owens, co-sponsor of the junior class, helped the juniors plan the evening. Roy Perkins furnished the records and player for dancing. V 0 % % - •% I t 0 • • 0 •• t • 0 % ✓ � • 0 • 4 % % « t { •• • •• 0 r IN COMMEMORATION ChatsworthJ Oh I Chatsworthi Loyal and true Always keep those colors flying Orange and blue. Chatsworthl Ohi Chatsworthi Fight to victory And we'll be forever true Dear Chatsworth to thee. In 1919 Chatsworth Township High School came into being through the will of the people of the community. C. T. H. S. has been the alma mater of many classes for the past thirty years. Now in 19ii9 C. T. H. S. gives way to Unit 1, Livingston County. Vfith the formation of a Unit District the name of the school will be changed. Although the name is changed it will be the same school. In commemoration we hereby dedicate this page to old C. T. H. S Mmy ft ■ X -v- - � V- gM® ;• ,� ’;-' •' a ' ■ t V . §- -J—' £ % ’ • ' . T vj' a X � + £ ' y .'T - 1; : m - -jMff , ■ -. r ' ' -5v' 3 lj • . V £ l -J5 . jaf ly x x -: V A WV . . 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