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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1963 volume:

TALE Chatsworth High School Chatsworth, Illinois FEATHERS presents Editors--Nancy Brown and Ann Hubly Jr. Editors--Nila Jo Bachtold and Joyce Lindquist Business Manager--Dorothy Kurtenbach Advisor--Eston Case DED1CA TION We, the Yearbook Staff of 1963, are proud to dedicate this edition of the, Tale Feathers, to Coach Mel Bishop, who during his coaching years here has encouraged and developed the Athletic Department by producing outstanding and efficient teams. His good nature and impressive record have made a place for him in the memories of all C.H.S. students. A DMINISTRA TION Board of Education Allen Diller-Secretary Clyde Hornickel Charles Elliott Milford Irwin Burnell Watson 5 UPERINTENDENT His Message to Seniors Our Faculty Mr. Richard Amstutz Cominercial Studies: Shorthand I, Typing I, Office Practice, Bookkeeping Junior Class Advisor Mr. Mel Bishop Industrial Arts I II Coach P.E. Teacher C Club Advisor Mr. Eston Case English I II Library Advisor Yearbook Advisor Miss Carolyn Hall English III IV Junior Play Director Senior Play Director Tatler Advisor 6 Mr. Richard Hawley Spanish I II Jr. High; Health. Science Mr. Henry Jefford General Science P.E. Teacher Drivers Training Gradeschool Coach Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Gerald Johnson Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Assistant Coach Senior Class Advisor Mr. Edwin Kapper Social Studies: World History, Civics, U.S. History, Economics Student Council Advisor Senior Class Advisor 7 Miss Beth Oberg Mathematics: General Math, Algebra I, II, Geometry, Trigonometry Freshman Class Advisor Cheerleader Sponsor Mrs. Alice Pool Home Economics I, II III P.E. Teacher F. H.A. Advisor G. A.A. Advisor Mr. Donald Seymour Music; High School Band, Grade School Band Junior Class Advisor Mrs. Joyce Sloter Music: High School Choruses, Grade School Choruses Seventh Grade: Language Arts Wildcat Scratch Advisor Mr. John Smith Agriculture I, II III National Honor Society F.F.A. Advisor Advisor Behind The Scene Workers On behalf of all the students of C.H.S. the Annual Staff would like to extend our appreciation to our competent school employees. They play an important role in keeping our school running. CUSTODIAN - Mr. J. Curtis SECRETARY - Mrs. E. Koehler I COOKS - Mrs. Gillette, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. D. Ashman, Mrs. C. Ashman (NOT PICTURED-Mrs. Teter) BUS DRIVERS - SEATED - Orman Brown, Joe VanAntwerp. STANDING - Ike Dehm, Francis Sandoval, Leonard Hoeger. TALE FEATHERS SEATED: D. Kyburz, N. Brown, A. Hubly, D. Kurtenbach. STANDING: N. Bachtold, R. Kimmel, J. Fiessner, C. Haberkorn, J. Lindquist, V. Freehill, P. Tacconi, V. Johnson, B. Deany, C. Marshall, E. Haab. We've got to get going. Only one more night until deadline. This was a familiar cry from members of the yearbook staff. Editors were Nancy Brown and Ann Hubly. Dorothy Kurtenbach was business manager. Jr. Editors were Nila Bachtold and Joyce Lindquist. Veronica Freehill, Cheryl Haberkorn, Paula Tacconi, and Rita Kimmel sold subscriptions to the yearbook. Bernie Deany and Eldon Haab wrote copy and Jane Fiessner, Virginia Johnson, Carol Marshall, and Dana Kay Kyburz were typists. Mr. Case was TALE FEATHERS sponsor. Editors Ann Hubly and Nancy Brown looking over layouts. Mr. Case, Sponsor, and Dorothy Kurtenbach, Business Manager, discussing the budget. Valedictorian Salutatorian ELDON LEROY HAAB Aldine National Honor Society 3,4, Pres. 4; PTA Scholarship Award Pin 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Tatler Staff 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; FFA 1; Class Play 3,4; Speech 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; District Contest 2,3; State 3. DOROTHY IRENE KURTENBACH Dort National Honor Society 3,4, V. Pres. 4; DAR Award 4; American Legion Award 4; PTA Scholarship A-ward Pin 1,2.3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Tatler Staff 2,3,4, Editor 4; Annual Staff 4, Business Manager 4; Class Play 3,4; Speech Contest 1,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; District Contest 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; District Contest 2,3,4; State Contest 2,3,4. GARY MICHAEL BENNETT Gar C Club 1,2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 1,2; Class Play 3; Chorus 1,2,3, District Contest 2,3; Football 1,2,3,4, Letter 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Letter 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Track 1,2, Letter 1,2. SIEGFRIED ALBRECHT Sigi C Club 3,4; Industrial Arts Club 1,2; Tatler Staff 1; Chorus 1; Football 1,2,3,4, Letter 3,4; Basketball 2,3; Track 4, Letter 4. RODGER EUGENE ASHMAN Rodg Class Pres. 2; National Honor Society 3,4, Reporter 4; C Club 1,2,3,4, Treas. 4; Student Council 2; Industrial Arts Club 1,2; Class Play, Student Director 3; Chorus 1; Football 1,2,3,4, Letter 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Letter 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4, Letter 1,2,3,4. FFA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4; Student Council 1,4; C Club 4; Football 3,4, Letter 4; Basketball 2,4, Letter 4; Track 3,4, Letter 3,4; Chorus 3,4. PAUL GEORGE AUGSBURGER Oz GLORIA KAY DHHM Glo Class Sec. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 3; National Honor Society 4; Annual Staff 3,4; Class Play 3; Librarian 4; Chorus 1; PTA Scholarship Award Pin 4. JAMES RICHARD BERRY Bear Class Treas. 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; C Club 4; Class Play; Band 1; Chorus 3; Football 3,4, Letter 4; Track 4. NANCY LEE BROWN Nance” Class Sec. 1; GAA 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2; Tatler Staff 2,3; Annual Staff 3,4, Co-Editor 4; Chorus 1; Class Play 3; Librarian 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4. BERNARD WILLIAM DEANY Bernie Class Sec. 2, V. Pres. 3; Student Council 3,4, Pres. 4; Tatler 3,4; Annual Staff 4; C Club 4; Class Play 4, Student Director 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Letter 3,4, Co-Captain 4, Most Valuable Player 4, Free Throw Award 4, All-Conference 4, Honorable Mention Little All-State. JAMES WENDELL ELLIOTT Tweetie Bird” Class Treas. 1, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinel 2, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4; National Honor Society 3,4, Treas. 4; Student Council 2; C” Club 3,4; Class Play 4; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3, Letter 3,4; American Legion Award 4; Homecoming Court 4. JANE LOUISE FLESSNER Janie” Class Play 4; Tatler Staff 4; FHA 1; Band 1,3,4, District Contest 3,4. MARGARET ANN FOX Maggie” FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4. DONALD CLEOTIS GRIEDER Donnie JAMES EDWIN KIMM Jim C Club 4; Class Play 3; Industrial Arts Club 1,2; Chorus 1,3; Football 2,3,4, Letter 4; Basketball 3. FFA 1,2; Chorus 1,2,4. ANN CECILE HUBLY Cecil Class Pres. 3; National Honor Society 3,4, Sec. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4; Student Council 4, Treas. 4; Annual 3,4, Co-Editor 4; Tatler 2,3,4; Chorus 1, 3,4; Librarian 2,3,4; Class Play 3, Student Director 4; Homecoming Court 4. VIRGINIA KAY JOHNSON Ginnie Class Sec. 3; FHA 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Tatler 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; Librarian 4; Chorus 1,2,4; Speech 1,2,4. DANA KAY KYBURZ Keeb FHA 1,2,3,4, V. Pres. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4, Sec. 4; Tatler Staff 4; Class Play 3; Librarian 3; Majorette 2,4; Homecoming Queen 4. 17 FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4, V. Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1,2; Homecoming Court 4; Sweetheart Court 4. RONALD LEWIS KNOLL Gramma” Class V. Pres. 4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 4; C Club 4; Student Council 4; Chorus 4; Football 1,2,3,4, Letter 4, Sportsmanship Award 4; Basketball 1,2, 3; Track 1; Homecoming Court 4. THOMAS ALAN KURTENBACH Kurt Class V. Pres. 1; FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinel 3, V. Pres. 4; C Club 2,3,4; Speech 1,2,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Play 4; Football 1,2,3,4, Letter 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4, Letter 4; Track 2,3,4, Letter 4. RITA KAY KIMMEL Reetz SHERRY JANE ROSENBOOM Rosie” FHA 4; GAA 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Librarian 1,2,3. CAROL JEAN MARSHALL Hey, You Class Treas. 3; FHA 1,2,3,4, Treas. 4; GAA 2,3; Tatler Staff 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, John Philip Sousa Award, District Contest 1,2,3,4; State Contest 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4;Sweetheart Court 4. VIRGIL LEE MARTIN Vic Class Pres. 1, Treas. 2, C Club 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4, V. Pres. 4; Class Play 3, Chorus 1; Football 1,2,3,4, Letter 1,2,3,4, Captain 4, Most Valuable Player 4, All-Conference 3,4, Little All-State 4; Track 1,2,3,4, Letter 1,2,3,4; Homecoming King 4. MARY KATHERINE LUTSON Tizzie FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4. 18 JAMES EVERETT SCHLATTER Jamsie Industrial Arts 1; Tatler 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Speech 4. GARY LOUIS SHOLS Sholsie F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Class Play - Stage Manager 3,4; Chorus 1,2. LOREN LEE ULITZSCH Alf F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4, Letter 4; C Club 4; Chorus 1,2; Homecoming Court 4. DONALD JOSEPH WITTLER Maynard industrial Arts 1; Football 1,3,4; Track 3,4. Senior Class Meeting?? They are honor students?? Senior Snaps Jamsie's Tatler award Once upon a time Charge! ! Uncle Sam Where's Mo?? Twisting takes no thought Compliments of Clint Parsons, Josten's, Inc, All right--talk. Get yer man, Dort!! He’s all wet! ! A picture is worth a thousand words. Compliments of Pepsi Cola General Bottlers, Inc., Kankakee, Illinois JUNIORS Warren Gillette, President Wayne Dohman, Vice Pres. Nila Jo Bachtold, Sec. Ellen Kurtenbach, Treas. Leslie Bargmann David Blasingim Lloyd Dehm Elaine Dohman Geneva Dubree Stephen Edwards Marjorie Flessner Michael Fox Linnea Gillette Alan Haberkom Sandra Hanna Dick Hitch Frances Kerrins Ruth Klehm Jim Koehler Judy Kurtenbach Lois Kyburz Junior Lang Dorothy Lawson Mary Lighty 2:1 Lester Gillette Joyce Lindquist Rudy Lucek Stephen Monahan Judy Mullens Joann Murphy Judy Postlewaite Rondal Propes Janet Rork Sandra Runyon Steve Saathoff Leon Schlabowske Karen Shafer Mark Shafer Carole Sorey Sally Sterrenberg Paula Tacconi Jim Tooley Tim Wait Richard Weller The junior class returned to school in the fall of 1962 with lagging feet. They undertook many money-making projects to build up the class fund. Two of which were selling candy and coffee at the football games and putting the class play on, April 5. One main headache the juniors had was putting on the junior-senior prom which was held on April 27. Their sponsors were Mr. Amstutz and Mr. Seymour. 23 SOPHOMORES Susan Moline, President Tom Gerth, Vice Pres. Linda Harvey, Sec. Dean Kyburz, Treas. Douglas Aberle Harvey Ashman Judy Augsburger Ezra Boruff Betty Cording Darla Dehm Howard Diller Mary Ann Ellinger James Franey Ronnie Green Elaine Haab Cheryl Haberkorn Paul Hanson Kay Homickel Susan Howell Renda Hughes Bill Irwin Harry Johnson 24 Ann Lee Kathy Livingston Connie Mattox Terry Miller Denise Murphy Donnie Perkins Stephen Rosendahl Linda Shoemaker Barbara Allen Warren Shafer Patrick Somers Lois Teter Warren Ulitzsch Carol Wahls Richard Walters Terry Weller Cheryl Wittier Larry Sinks The sophomore class, no longer green , returned to school confident of a good year. They also built up their class treasury. They sold Christmas corsages and sponsored Soc Hops. The sophomores also had a conquest. They decorated the gym for Homecoming in orbital style keeping with the theme. Their sponsor was Mr. Jefford. 25 FRESHMEN Glenn Propes President Larry Kurtenbach, Vice Pres. Joe Thompson, Sec. Jan Feely, Treasurer Linda Adler Phillip Augsburger Denise Berry Sharon Cording Phyllis Davis Carey Dehm Karen Dehm Christine Diller Janice Edwards Gale Farris Marcia Freehill Veronica Freehill Dale Gerdes Joy Gerdes Karen Goad Crystal Hand David Honegger James Hornickel Jerome Kerber Jarard Killip Kay Killip Henry Klehm James Knoll Sandra Kurtenbach Linda Kyburz Nancy Kyburz Diana Lang Linda Lee Michael Lighty Mae Lighty Virginia Nickerent Terry Nussbaum Darrell Pence Susan Schade Rodney Schlabowske Cheryl Schlatter Bill Sterrenberg Josephine Teter John Thompson Norene Tooley Faye Wallrich John Weller Gerald Weller Diane Wilson Linda Zeller 26 ORGANIZATIONS F.H.A. Sponsor Mrs. Alice June Pool The F.H.A. had a very prosperous and exciting year with many highlights that the girls will always remember. One of these was the Daddy Date Night on March 7. It consisted of a potluck supper and games played by the fathers and the daughters. The second highlight was the trip to Chicago on March 16. The girls saw To Kill A Mockingbird , and then spent the afternoon shopping. F.H.A. week, April 1-7 brought great fun to C.H.S. Some of the events that took place were: election of officers, dress up day, and This Is Your Life, Teachers . Last but not least was the F.H.A. Mother-Daughter Tea. After installation of the new officers, there was a fashion show consisting of the articles the girls had made. Fancy sandwiches, cake, and punch were then served by the F.H.A. members. C. Marshall, Treas.; D. Kyburz, V. Pres.; V. Johnson, Pres.; J. Lindquist, Sec. FIRST ROW: G. Dubree, J. Kurtenbach, S. Kurtenbach, L. Zeller, L. Kyburz, M. Freehill, L. Gillette, L. Adler, C. Schlatter. SECOND ROW: G. Farris, V. Nickrent, L. Kyburz, J. Postlewaite, S. Sterrenberg, F. Kerrins, K. Shafer, R. Kimmel, K. Dehm, L. Lee, D. Berry. THIRD ROW: K. Goad, D. Wilson, D. Kyburz, S. Hanna, J. Rork, V. Freehill, N. Kyburz, J. Feely, M. Lighty, B. Cording, J. Mullens, M. Lutson, K. Hor-nickel, E. Haab. FOURTH ROW: N. Tooley, S. Cording, J. Gerdes, J. Edwards, R. Klehm, K. Killip, F. Wall-rich, C. Wahls, A. Lee, L. Shoemaker, C. Mattox, J. Teter, S. Moline, D. Lang. FIFTH ROW: M. Fox. C. Marshall, G. Dehm, M. Flessner, C. Sorey, V. Johnson, E. Dohman, J. Murphy, J. Lindquist, P. Tacconi, N. Bachtold, D. Murphy, D. Dehm, C. Haberkorn, L. Teter. FFA Sponsor Mr. John Smith Highlights of 1962-63 for the F.F.A. were: Trip to International Livestock Show - Nov. 24, 1962. Greenhand Initiation - Dec. 15, 1962. Delegate went to F.F.A. Farm Bureau Conference - Dec. 25, 1962. Farm Bureau Acquaintance Day - Feb. 12, 1963. Slave Sale - Feb. 22, 1963. Parent Son Banquet - April 29, 1963. Foundation Awards - Feb. 27, 1962. State Farmer Interviews - March 6, 1963. SEATED: Jim Elliott - Pres., Tom Kurtenbach - Vice Pres. Paul Augsburger - Treasurer. Mark Shafer - Secretary. STANDING: Steve Saathoff - Sentinel, Ron Knoll - Reporter. As is the custom at all home tootball games and basketball games the boys sold popcorn. The boys also worked hard on their Scrap Drive, Garden Seed Sale, Pest Control Contest and Public Speaking Contest. In the fall the F.F.A. members and their dates enjoyed a hayride. FIRST ROW: P. Augsburger, J. Tooley, D. Aberle, T. Gerth, D. Endres, H. Klehm, J. Weller. SECOND ROW; W. Ulitzsch, B. Franey, J. Knoll, H. Ashman, L. Ulitzsch, D. Kyburz. THIRD ROW: D. Weller, W. Shafer. J. Hornickel, J. Kerber, S. Monahan, C. Kehm. FOURTH ROW; G. Shols, J. Elliott, S. Edwards, R. Knoll, D. Perkins, B. Irwin, J. Berry. FIFTH ROW: T. Miller, S. Saathoff, L. Gillette, T. Kurtenbach, W. Gillett, M. Shafer, D. Hitch, P. Augsburger. b x bs co :n Director, Don Seymour; Drum Major, J. Lindquist; Majorettes: K. Shafer, K. Livingston, D. Kyburz. FIRST COLUMN: N. Bachtold, J. Postlewaite, K. Hornickel, L. Kyburz, J. Mullens, S. Sterrenberg, C. Marshall, SECOND COLUMN; K. Dehm, D. Martin, C. Schlatter, L. Harvey, J. Flessner, L. Gillette, L. Kyburz, S. Moline. THIRD COLUMN: C. Haberkorn, T. Nussbaum, L. Shoemaker, A. Lee, E. Haab, K. Killip, C. Diller. FOURTH COLUMN: W. Shafer, S. Flessner, J. Augsburger, D. Pence, S. Cording, D. Berry, T. Gerth, B. Cording. FIFTH COLUMN: D. Kurtenbach, J. Mullens, P. Tacconi, D. Honegger, M. Flessner, F. Wallrich, E. Kurtenbach Football season brought the band into full swing this year at the home football games. An added attraction was a drum major and three majorettes. The band also played during the half time of the home basketball games. Three concerts highlighted the band's year. They were: a Christmas concert, a Caberet concert, and a Spring concert. Carol Marshall was presented the John Philip Sousa Award at the Spring concert. As a reward for the work done for the Caberet concert, the band and choruses went to the Ice Capades in Champaign on April 20. Careful Linn!! Is that all you have to do? Congratulations Carol! Cheryl, you goofed! CHOR US CABARET C ONCER T A Cabaret Concert sponsored jointly by the bands and choruses on February 23, was the main activity for the C.H.S. chorus of 1962-63. Costumes of the gay nineties were worn by all participants in the concert. Sandwiches, drinks, and dessert, furnished by parents of the students, were sold by student waiters. Old Man River, California, Here I Come, and a duet of In the Good Old Summer Time and Sidewalks of New York, were a few of the numbers performed. The chorus also participated in two other concert held this year, one at Christmas time and one in the Spring. FIRST ROW; Mrs. Sloter, L. Adler, L. Zeller, L. Lee, V. Nickrent, J. Schlatter, N. Tooley, G. Farris, L. Kyburz, K. Kurtenbach. C. Schlatter, SECOND ROW; S. Sterrenberg, L. Kyburz, K. Livingston. D. Kyburz, E. Haab, D. Kyburz, K. Mullens, M. Lutson, D. Wilson, K. Shafer, THIRD ROW; E. Haab, B. Cording, S. Schade, S. Moline, J. Postlewaite, W. Ulitzsch, D. Grieder, H. Ashman, J. Gerdes, L. Harver, M. Ellinger, C. Hand, K. Goad, FOURTH ROW: R. Klehm, R. Hughes, M. Fox, D. Murphy, T. Nussbaum, C. Dehm, P. Augsburger, R. Knoll, V. Johnson, L. Teter, C. Marshall, E. Kurtenbach, FIFTH ROW: N. Bachtold, D. Kurtenbach, J. Murphy, T. Miller, W. Cabbage, T. Kurtenbach, W. Gillette, P. Hanson, A. Hubly, J. Lindquist, P. Tacconi, C. Wahls. “C” CLUB FIRST ROW: R. Ashman, D. Walters, R. Green, T. Gerth, H. Diller, S. Rosendahl, B. Franey, J. Elliott. SECOND ROW: G. Bennett, W. Cabbage, J. Berry, Coach Bishop, Coach Johnson, J. Schlatter, S. Albrecht, P. Augsburger. THIRD ROW: V. Martin, P. Hanson. FOURTH ROW: T. Kurtenbach, R. Knoll. FIFTH ROW: J. Kimmel, B. Deany, D. Wittier, SIXTH ROW: T. Wait, L. Gillette, J. Koehler, S. Edwards, D. Blasingim, M. Shafer, S. Saathoff, L. Ulitzsch Ron Knoll President...............Virg Martin Treasurer.............Rodger Ashman Chicago Trip...........April 20 21 Athletic Banquet .... March 28 Most Valuable Player (Basketball) .... B. Deany Free Throw Award. ... B. Deany Most Valuable Player . . (Football) V. Martin Sportsmanship Award. . . R. Knoll Virg Martin Bernie Deany 32 Last Free Feed President . . Vice President Secretary . . Treasurer . . Advisor . . . Judy Kay Postlewaite . . Rita Kay Kimmel ........Ann Hubly . . Cheryl Haberkom . . Alice June Pool One of the highlights of this year's GAA was the slumber party held on Friday night, May 3. Many refreshments were served including pizzas made by the senior girls. The chaperons were Miss Carolyn Hall and Mrs. Laverne Gerdes. Other activities included a Bake Sale in the Fall and bowling every available Thursday after school. FIRST ROW: V. Johnson, N. Brown, C. Marshall, C. Haberkorn, J. Postlewaite, R. Kimmel, A. Hubly, D. Kurtenbach, D. Kyburz, M. Lutson, Mrs. Pool. SECOND ROW: K. Killip, C. Hand, C. Schlatter, L. Adler, L. Gillette, J. Kurtenbach, P. Davis, L. Zeller, L. Kyburz. THIRD ROW: D. Wilson, N. Tooley, S. Sterrenberg, K. Shafer, V. Nickrent, J. Mullens, K. Dehm, G. Farris, D. Berry, L. Lee. FOURTH ROW: V. Freehill, J. Augsburger, M. Ellinger, B. Cording, K. Goad, D. Lang, J. Feely, K. Livingston, E. Haab. FIFTH ROW: C. Mattox, B. Allen, E. Kurtenbach, M. Flessner, J. Gerdes, S. Moline, L. Harvey, C. Wittier, S. Schade. SIXTH ROW: A. Lee, F. Wallrich, D. Dehm, R. Hughes, S. Howell, C. Wahls, D. Murphy, P. Tacconi, J. Murphy. Compliments of Walters Ford Sales, Chatsworth, Illinois Dress Up Day STUDENT COUNCIL The 62-63 officers, as elected the previous year, were Bernie Deany, President; Virgil Martin, Vice President; Dana Kyburz, Secretary; and Ann Hubly, Treasurer. Mr. Ed Kapper was Student Council Advisor. The activities which the S. C. undertook were Homecoming Week, the Sweetheart Ball, and the Christmas Party. The Council also sponsored a Student Council Week, April 21 to 27. Each day was set aside as a special day such as Locker Inspection Day or Apple for the Teacher Day. Student Council Awards Its Mem be rs Pins. FIRST ROW: Advisor Mr. Kapper, E. Haab, V. Martin, B. Deany, D. Kyburz, A. Hubly, SECOND ROW: S. Moline, J. Lindquist, V. Freehill, K. Shafer. THIRD ROW: P. Augsburger, T. Miller, W. Dohman, R. Knoll (not pictured--G. Propes) Compliments of Diller Tile Co., Inc., Chatsworth, 111. TA TLER FIRST ROW: A. Hubly, T. Kurtenbach, J. Kimmel. J. Schlatter, R. Knoll, E. Haab, B. Deany. SECOND ROW: C. Marshall, G. Dehm, D. Kurtenbach, V. Johnson, J. Flessner, D. Kyburz. THIRD ROW: L. Kyburz, K. Livingston, J. Augsburger, S. Moline, L. Kyburz, L. Gillette. FOURTH ROW: L. Harvey, C. Wittier, L. Shoemaker, M. Ellinger, C. Haberkorn. FIFTH ROW: R. Klehm, A. Lee, M. Flessner, J. Lindquist, D. Murphy, C. Mattox, E. Kurtenbach. Staff meetings were held twice a month at which assignments were made. Each time the TATLER was printed copies were sent to neighboring schools and interested people. The purpose of the paper is to present a true picture of happenings at C.H.S. This year the TATLER was used as an airing ground for student opinions. It also had a Help column, Uncle Zeke and De De. The sports page improved greatly, and cartoons made frequent appearances in this the forty-first consecutive year of the TATLER. Miss Hall was TATLER sponsor. Sports Editor. Eldon Haab Art Editor, Bernie Deany Editor. Dorothy Kurtenbach Jr. Editor. Ellen Kurtenbach Sponsor. Miss Hall Typists: A. Hubly, J. Flessner, D. Kyburz, C. Marshall, V. Johnson N.H.S FIRST ROW: Rodger Ashman,Eldon Haab, President, James Elliott, Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Gloria Dehm, Dorothy Kurtenbach, Vice President. THIRD ROW: Ann Hubly, Secretary. The Chatsworth Chapter of the National Honor Society initiated its new members on March 19, 1963. The installation ceremony took place in the gym before the student body. The members, their parents, and the faculty were then entertained at a tea which was served in the cafeteria. Fancy sandwiches, punch, coffee, and a cake decorated with the N.H.S. emblem were served by the active members. The new probitionary members are : Gloria Dehm, Nila Jo Bachtold, Joyce Lindquist, Lois Kyburz, Ruth Klehm, Sandra Hanna, Elaine Haab, Rhenda Hughes, and Pat Somers. P.T.A. PINS On Honors day, May 24, 1963, twenty-two students received P.T.A. Scholarship Award Pins. They were: Seniors Dorothy Kurtenbach Eldon Haab James Elliott Gloria Dehm Ann Hubly Juniors Nila Jo Bachtold Ruth Klehm Joyce Lindquist Lois Kyburz Sandra Hanna Sophomores Cheryl Wittier Tom Gerth Elaine Haab Rhenda Hughes Pat Somers Freshmen Cheryl Schlatter Diane Wilson Phyllis Davis Christine Diller Sharon Cording Mike Lighty Karen Dehm Compliments of — REEDS SPORTING GOODS -- Bloomington, Illinois TOM KURTENBACH Tackle All-Conference Honorable Mention JIM KIMMEL Center FIRST ROW: R. Weller, J. Schlatter, J. Berry, L. Ulitzsch, B. Franey, R. Lucek. SECOND ROW: A. Haberkorn, S. Monahan. S. Edwards, T. Wait, S. Albrecht, P. Augsburger, S. Saathoff. THIRD ROW; P. Augsburger, R. Knoll, R. With six returning lettermen the Chatsworth Bluebirds overpowered Woodland of Streator 40-7 in the first game of the season. The defending V.V. Champs rolled over their V.V. opponents by sizeable scores. A determined Gilman eleven upset the Bluebirds 12-7 producing a three way tie for the conference championship among Chatsworth, Piper City, and Gilman. CHS finished the season with a 7-0 victory over Chenoa. With an 8-1 record for the season, the Bluebirds won their fourth consecutive V.V. title. The final victory marked the thirty-third win in thirty-six games for the senior players. LOREN ULITZSCH Defensive End JIM KOEHLER All-Conference 1st Team Little All-State Honorable Mention GARY BENNETT Guard All-Conference 1st Team Little All-State Honorable Mention TIM WAIT Quarterback STEVE SAATHOFF Fullback Ashman, D. Wittier, L. Gillette, V. Martin, G. Bennett. FOURTH ROW: H. Diller, W. Cabbage, M. Shafer, W. Gillette, D. Blasingim, T. Kurtenbach, J. Koehler, Coach Bishop. BIRDS 63 Scores We They Woodland 40 7 Piper City 21 12 Cullom 32 7 Reddick 34 7 Forrest 33 12 Saunemin 32 0 Kempton 40 14 Gilman 7 12 Chenoa 7 0 RON KNOLL Center WAYNE CABBAGE Tackle All-Conference 1st Team DON WITTLER Guard RODGER ASHMAN End VIRG MARTIN Quarterback Captain Most Valuable Player All-Conference 1st Team Little All-State 1st Team James Schlatter Guard Bill Franey Tackle Steve Monahan Halfback Sigi Albrecht Halfback Lester Gillette Tackle Jim Berry Guard VARSITY OFFENSE JR. VARSITY FIRST ROW: L. Kurtenbach, M. Lighty, G. Weller, C. Dehm, J. Knoll, D. Gerdes. SECOND ROW: J. Kerber. J. Thompson, T. Gerth, R. Green, P. Somers, T. Weller. THIRD ROW; J. Hornickle, Jh. Thompson, T. Miller, B. Irwin, W. Shafer, B. Sterrenberg. FOURTH ROW: Coach Johnson, H. Johnson, D. Walters, P. Hanson, J. Franey, D. Kyburz, W. Ulitzsch. O.M.S. 0 26 Scores Chatsworth 0 22 Normal U. High 19 18 Chatsworth 26 0 Forrest Paxton 0 6 Chatsworth 42 12 Saunemin CHS CHEERLEADERS Sue Moline Lois Kyburz Judy Kay Postlewaite Judy Kurtenbach Linn Gillette F-I-G-H-T Sponsor-Miss Oberg The five cheerleaders were chosen in the Spring of '62 by a group composed of representatives of the different school organizations and faculty. The Tale Feathers wishes to pay tribute to our energetic cheerleaders fnr a inh wpII Hnnp. Satisfied! A jolly bunch?? !!?? BASKETBALL ’ KNEELING: J. Elliott, G. Bennett, W. Gillette, T. Kurtenbach, M. Shafer, W. Dohman, R. Ashman, P. Augsburger. STANDING: B. Deany, D. Blasingim, J. Koehler, Coach Bishop Chatsworth High School broke the 15 game jinx in Basketball for the first time this year. The Bluebirds won 18 games during the 1962-63 season. The Bluebirds got off to a slow start this year, but picked up during the Chatsworth Holiday Tournament. The Blue birds won second place in the Holiday Tournament. Third place was captured by the Bluebirds in the V.V. Tournament at Onarga January 9-13. The Bluebirds tied for second in the V. V. title race, and had a final record of 18 wins and 7 losses. Dave Blasingim Jim Koehler Center Forward Bernie Deany Forward Co-Captain All Conference 1st Team Little All State Honorable Mention Free Throw Award Most Valuable Player Gary Bennett Guard Co-Captain All Conference 2nd Team Compliments of NUSSBAUM CHEVROLET AND OLDSMOBILE Chevrolet and Mack Trucks Chatsworth, Illinois “62” SCOREBOARD “63” C.H.S. Opponents 45 48 Downs 38 67 Reddick 59 26 Piper City 62 47 Roberts 59 57 Mel- Sib 67 58 Roberts 44 64 Farmer City 69 37 Onarga Mil. 52 34 Odell 57 40 Saunemin 53 39 Cullom 75 49 Forrest 52 48 Gilman C.H.S. Opponents HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT 69 50 Cullom 68 52 Forrest 52 76 Octavia V. V. TOURNAMENT 54 36 Onarga Mil. 67 44 Forrest 52 67 Mel-Sib 56 41 Onarga DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 78 71 Odell Comm. 52 73 St. Paul Paul Augsburger, forward FIRST ROW: J. Weller,B. Sterrenberg, P. Somers, T. Gerth, L. Kurtenbach, Manager H. Diller. SECOND ROW: D. Kyburz, T. Weller, T. Nussbaum, J. Thompson, C. Dehm, J. Knoll, W. Ulitzsch, J. Kerber. THIRD ROW: J. Thompson, J. Hornickel, H. Johnson, T. Miller, D. Perkins, B. Irwin, Coach Johnson. Compliments of FORREST MILK PRODUCTS CO., Forrest, Illinois 1963 TRA CK FIRST ROW: D. Wittier, S. Saathoff, P. Hanson, J. Koehler, J. Kimmel, W. Dohman, V. Martin. SECOND ROW: J. Knoll, T. Nussbaum, P. Augsburger, S. Albrecht, R. Ashman, T. Wait, J. Kerber, C. Dehm. THIRD ROW: Coach Bishop, J. Weller, L. Kurtenbach, B. Franey, T. Gerth, M. Lighty, Manager Alan Haberkorn. The 1963 Bluebird track team placed fifth in the V.V. Conference meet at Onarga Military School May 2 and 3. Rodger Ashman broke a V.V. record by running the 880 yard run in 2 minutes and 8 seconds. Jim Koehler placed third in the discus throw and the varsity relay team won second. Chatsworth had total of 23 points. In the District Meet at Ottawa, May 10, Chatsworth had 3 points. Rodger Ashman contributed 2 points with Rodger Ashman a 4th in the 880 yard run, and the Varsity Relay team chalked up another point with a 5th place win. At the Kankakee Journal Invitational May 23 Rodger Ashman placed 3rd and the Relay Team 4th. The track team was second in a triangular meet at Octavia. Varsity Relay Jim Koehler Compliments of Larry LAROCHELLE Maytag Washers- Dryers Chatsworth, Illinois CHATSWOATM fc 24 ■; ' m 54 1. taTS A CTIVITIES Horn e co mincj oyaftcj 7lir (jf 1 h'rcf fflarh'n Queen Dana DKu6urz Loren Ulitzsch and Rita Kimmel Jim Elliott and Carol Marshall BLUEBIRDS IN ORBIT Homecoming 1962 was highlighted by a 32-0 win over Saunemin. Although rain poured on the field during the last three quarters of the game, spirits were not dampened. Festivities were begun Thursday evening with a Bonfire and pep rally. The CHS Bluebird Band presented the homecoming halftime show after the rally. Because of the rain the half-time show Friday evening had to be cancelled. CHS and Roberts-Thawville bands participated in the parade Friday evening. Each class was represented by a float. For the third year the class of '64, juniors, won the float competition with Victory Flight. The seniors' Championship Delivery won second. Orbit-uary for the Bluebirds was the freshmen's third place float. Homecoming Queen candidates rode in convertibles in the parade. Homecoming King and Queen, Virg Martin and Dana Kyburz, were crowned by 1961 Royalty, Mike Feely and Ruth Watson. The gym was decorated in accordance with the theme, Bluebirds in Orbit , by the Sophomore Class. Don Adams and his Orchestra provided music for the dance. Homecoming festivities were sponsored by the Student Council. HOMECOMING COURT Tom Kurtenbach and Ann Hubly Tom Kurtenbach, Jim Elliott, Ron Knoll, Loren Ulitzsch, Virg Martin, Dana Kyburz, Rita Kimmel, Nancy Brown, Carol Marshall, Ann Hubly. Juniors' first place float Presentation of roses to our Queen Pepsi please! Royalty Dance Couples dancing at the 1962 CHS Homecoming Seniors' second place float SENIOR PLA Y SITTING: R. Kimmel, J. Flessner, V. Johnson, E. Haab. STANDING: J. Elliott, T. Kurtenbach, B. Deany, D. Kurtenbach ROOM NO. 13 Lizzie Spriggins (housekeeper) .............................Rita Kay Kimmel Josh Spriggins (Lizzie's husband) ..............................Bernie Deany Professor Snow (Janet's uncle)...................................Eldon Haab Jack (the tramp) ............................................Tom Kurtenbach Janet Harris (pretty young girl) ................................jane Flessner Sally Blair (Janet's friend) ...................................Ginnie Johnson Jim Stevens (young handsome author)...............................Jim Elliott Madame Zelda (friend of Snow's).............................Dort Kurtenbach Student Director ............................................. Ann Hubly If Janet Harris and Sally Blair had only known what awaited them, they would never have accepted the strange invitation of Janet's uncle. Professor Snow, to visit him in his old home on the Hudson; nor would Jim Stevens, a struggling young author, have begged the professor to rent him a room there so he might live in a proper atmosphere for his next novel. But they did, and the events which befell them in the mysterious old house gave the audience an unforgettable evening of thrills and laughs. Compliments of The Livingston of Chatsworth, Inc. Chats worth- Cereal- Risk- Stra wn Chatsworth, Illinois Director--Miss Hall SWEETHEART On Feb. 16, 1963, C.H.S. held its annual Sweetheart Ball. Votes were cast at the door for one of the six candidates: Rita Kimmel, Carol Marshall, Linn Gillette, Lois Kyburz, Karen Shafer, and Sally Sterrenberg. The climax of the evening was the crowning of LINN GILLETTE, OUR SWEETHEART. BALL The gym was brightly decorated by the Student Council for the ROYALTY DANCE as well as for the many others that were danced that night. The F.H.A. furnished the refreshments. Earl Betourne provided the music and Bernie Deany, S.C. President, was master of ceremonies. A Night to Remember! Hawaiian Misses Virg Martin and Judy Kay Postlewaite Sunse The theme chosen for the Junior-Senior Prom April 27 was Hawaiian Sunset. The Juniors' mothers prepared the banquet which was served by Hawaiian boys and girls. Organ music was provided by Pat Lindquist during the banquet. Each guest received an orchid as a favor. The Junior class president, Warren Gillette, gave the welcome and Jim Elliott, Senior class president, responded. The class will, read by Jim Elliott and the prophecy, ready by Paula Tacconi, were enjoyed by all. The Junior Sextet entertained by singing Blue Hawaii. The cafeteria was lavishly decorated. A wall mural of a mountain sunset had been painted by the Juniors. A beautiful garden furnished a place for for taking photos. One entrance was disguised a a grass shack. A three tiered fountain sparkled during the evening. The guests danced to the enjoyable music of Eldon Baron and his orchestra. Loren Ulitzsch and Ann Lee Under the direction of Miss Carolyn Hall, the Juniors presented the courtroom drama, You the Jury , Friday night April 5. Allen Woodward, the prosecuting attorney, presented his case against Barbara Scott who was accused of murdering her employer. The attorney for the defense, Barbara's sister, Edith, skillfully brought out certain facts to prove the innocence of her client. Edith Scott.......................Paula Tacconi Bailiff.........................Lester Gillette Allan Woodward.................... Mark Shafer Barbara Scott................Ellen Kurtenbach Miss Carver........................Linn Gillette Mrs. Lake...................... Marjorie Flessner Stenographer........................Judy Mullens Judge Thomas Findlay............Warren Gillett Clerk of Court.....................Dick Weller Robert McPherson................Steve Saathoff Jimmy Perry .......................Jim Tooley Janice Scott..................Judy Postlewaite Lewis Rennie................David Blasingim Gwendolyn Kelton..................Joan Murphy Sheila Vincent..............Judy Kurtenbach A friend, and something more—I hope! Oooooo doggie! Do you swear. . ? Valedictorian . Dorothy Kurtenbach Salutatorian ......... Eldon Haab D.A.R. Award . Dorothy Kurtenbach American Legion .... Jim Elliott Awards . . . Dorothy Kurtenbach Student Council Award................Bemie Deany This is it--our big night! GRADUATION Class Colors Rose and Silver Class Flower Tahitian Rose Class Motto The Door to Success is marked Push Welcome. . . . Twenty-nine Seniors graduated from Chats-worth High School May 29. Reverend William S. Brambrink of Clifton gave the commencement address. Eldon Haab, salutatorian of the class of 1963 gave the welcome, and the valedictorian, Dorothy Kurtenbach gave the farewell. Charles Culkin, president of the board of education, presented the diplomas to the graduating seniors. Mr. Marlin Meyer presented the special awards to the honor graduates. The senior class sang the Chatsworth Loyalty as Jim Kimmel read a poem written especially for the seniors by Mr. Curtis. Following graduation the seniors left for Washington, D. C. on their senior trip. Trip pictures are on the following page. A penny for your, thoughts Smile Ron At last! ! Compliments of Farmers Grain Co. of Charlotte, Inc. Grain and Farm Supplies King Jamsey We'll fight anyone! ! Bright Eyes!! Compliments of Citizens Bank of Chatsworth We, The Seniors, Say “THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES” Compliments of Sears Roebuck And Company On behalf of all C. H. S., the Yearbook Staff, says THANK YOU to the Advertisers named on the preceding pages and those listed below. Without their generosity and good will, we could not have financed our 1963 TALEFEATHERS. We ask that you patronize these businesses which helped to make our yearbook possible. Bob Adams Honeggers -Fairbury and Forrest, Illinois Baltz Sales Service Huber's Menswear-Fairbury, Illinois Bank of Pontiac Jim's Barber Shop Bartlett Lumber and Coal Lehman's Mens Store-Pontiac, Illinois Bob's Barber Shop-Piper City, Illinois Lowery Body Shop-Don Lowery Bob's Shell Service Marr Oil Company Branz Cafe Murphy’s 50 to $1-Pontiac, Illinois Chatsworth Locker Plant-Donald Foster National Bank of Fairbury Chatsworth Machine Equipment Perkins Electric-Roy Perkins C. I. P. S.-Live Better Electrically and enjoy the difference Pletz’s Shoe Mart-Pontiac, Illinois Clevengers-Menswear-Student Shop -Pontiac, Illinois Pontiac Music and Sporting Goods Conibear's Drug Store - J.S. Conibear Pontiac National Bank Copes Flower Shop-Homecoming and Prom Corsages-Fairbury, Illinois Rhode Motors-Piper City, Illinois Coral Cup Restaurant-Harold Gullett Roberts State Bank Costello’s Town Country Mart-Charles Costello Robert’s 66 Station and Drive-In Culkins Food Mart-Francis Culkin Rosenboom Plumbing and Heating Culkins Hardware Store-Virgil Culkin Shafer's Insurance Agency Dave’s Super Market, Inc.-Fairbury, Illinois Smith’s Jewelry-Pontiac, Illinois Chester Drilling, Building Contractor S M Shoe Store-Pontiac, Illinois The Fabric Shop-Fashion by the Yard-Pontiac, Illinois Spurgeon’s-Pontiac, Illinois The Federated Store-John Kelly State Bank of Piper City First State Bank of Forrest State Bank of Saunemin Lowell Flessner Terry’s Food Mart Haberkorn Cabinet and General Contractor Walton’s Dept. Store-Fairbury, Illinois Haberkorn Furniture F. W. Woolworth and Co.-Pontiac, Illinois Hanson Funeral Home - Res. 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