Dixon High School - Dixonian Yearbook (Dixon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1951 volume:

ADMINISTRATIO Row 1 VERNCN C. BASHAW Western Stole College, B E. University of lowo, M A General Clerical, Shortand I and II CHRISTINE BESSMER Illinois State Normol University, B.Ed. University of Illinois, M.A. Latin I and II, English I A. C. BOWERS Iowa Slate Yankton College, B.A. General Science, Physics, Athletic Director, Coach Track JOAN BRUCKER Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed. University of Illinois Personal Typing, Advanced Typing, Business English MARILYN CARLSON University of Wisconsin, B.S. Speech Correction TONY CASTAGNOLI Monmouth College, Illinois, B.A. University of Wyoming Oregon State University of Oregon M.Ed. Physical Education, Coach 8th basketball and trock Row 2: CLIVE COTTA DePauw University, A.8. University of Chicago Clothing II and IV, Home Management CLETA CURRENS Lombard College, B.S. Foods I and II, Social Arts EILEENE L. DAEHLER University of Illinois, B.A., M.A. Spanish, English CHARLOTTE R DETHART Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed State Teachers College, Greeley, Colorado Universitv of Colorado General History, English I OLGA ENEROTH University of Minnesota, B.S. in Ed. English III and IV WILLARD S. FAST State Teachers College, Mankato, Minnesota Western Michigan College University of Michigan James Milliken University, B.M. Chorus Row 3: W. H. GLAESER Carroll College Northwestern University, B.S. Speech A. P. HAMERSMITH University of Illinois, B.S., M.S. Commercial Law, Bookkeeping, Business Training, Coach- Tennis RUSSELL A. HAYES Stout Institute, B.S. Metal Shop II and III, General Shop EDITH HEINLE Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois, A.B. Columbia University University of Wisconsin University of Tennessee Colorado State College of Education Librarian C. B. LINDELL Parsons College University of Iowa, B.A. Colorodo State, M.A. Northwestern University University of Michigan University of Southern California Minnesota State Drafting I, Wood Shop III, General Shop ROBERT L'HEUREUX Illinois State Normal University, B.S. in Ed. Band Row 1: WILMA McCUNE University of Iowa, B.A., M.A. Guidance Counselor SAM L. OWENS Findlay College, A.B Indiana University, M.S. Physical Education, Driver Training, Coach Football, Basketball, Track, General History LILLIAN RASMUSSEN Lindenwood College Chicago Art Institute University of Chicago, A.B., M.A. Art I and II GEORGE F. REED Purdue University, 8.S.A. Agriculture I, II, III, IV, Earth Science, Commercial Geography ALICE E. RICHARDSON Cornell College University of Michigan, B.S. University of Chicago Colorado State College, M.A. English I and III LOIS RITCHIE Iowa State University, B.A. Columbia University, M.A. Biology, Physiology, Hygiene, English I L. E. SHARPE Purdue University, B.S. Chemistry, General Science, Coach Golf HOWARD W. STOKER State Teachers College, Wisconsin, B.Ed. University of Iowa, M.A. Algebra I, General Math LLOYD SWAN University of Illinois, B.S., M.S. General Math, Plane Geometry, Physical Education, Coach Football, Basketball, Track Row 3: ADA H. WEST Midland College, A.B. University of Kansas, M.A. University of Illinois Algebra I, Advanced Algebra, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry STANTON L. WILLIAMS State Teachers College, St. Cloud, Minnesota, B.S. Stout Institute, M.S. Wood Shop II, General Shop MARVIN WINGER University of Illinois University of Wisconsin, B.A., M.A. U. S. History, Economics, Coach—Track Row 2: LUCY L. ROE University of Illinois, B.A., M.A. Physical Education, G.A.A. W. L. SCOFIELD Western State Teachers College, B.Ed. University of Illinois, M.A. General Science, Physical Education, Driver Training, Coach Football, Basketball MYRTLE SCOn Highland Park College, A.B. Civics, United States History ft G. E. WILHELM, P.H.N. St Anne's Hospital affiliated with Loyola University University of Michigan, School of Public Health School Nurse KATHRYN WRIGHT Cornell College, A.B. U. S. History, General History DOROTHY WOLDT State Teachers College, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin, B.A. Northwestern University, M.A. English, Journalism Office Staff I had to wait for a cabThe clock was slow this morning these excuses are often given to Miss Erda Glessner when students are late in the mornings. Miss Glessner, Mr. Frazer's secretary, has more to do than most of us have ever imagined She handles the activity tickets, keeps records of all commissions and transfers, uses the elec- tric mimeograph, and handles money from all the school games. Miss Glessner even informs mothers of grade school students whether the north athletic field is ready for ice skating. Mrs. Stella Grobe is Mr. Lancaster's secre- tary. Among her many duties she orders all the supplies, makes out the payroll, and col- lects money from the grade schools for milk. She laughed and said, I literally crack the whip over the other girls.'' Two new members of the office staff are Miss Dorothy Daley, who does general office work, and Miss Donna Frost, who is the new book- keeper. Dorothy came in November, 1950, while Donna arrived in December, 1950. Maintenance Men ‘‘Walk—you won t be late! These are often the reassuring words of Mr. Clarence Bates, who is in charge of the second floor mainten- ance. Mr. Vincent Benny'' Bremer is the cheery man who welcomes the students every morning and noon at the east door. He is known as the policeman of the first floor. Mr. Burt Buehler, the night man, has charge of the locker rooms, wood shop, gym, and cafe- teria, and assists on the second and third floors. Mr. Paul Beauseigneur heats the school and takes care of the lawn in the summer months. In addition to these daily tasks, all the men help clean the building while the students are enjoying their vacations. They also are on hand for all the school games, parties, plays, and dances. 7 CLASSMATES Here We Go! As the seniors glance back over their four years at DHS, they can recall many happy ex- periences. Remember way back on September 9, 1947, when as freshies they were wandering around the corridors of DHS, dressed in green baby bonnets, and carrying dolls or pulling shiny red wagons? In the afternoon an assembly was held to introduce the class. Chic Hurst starred with his recital of Goody-goody Gumdrop Cookies . Now the class really belonged to DHS. One of the most important events of their first year was the election of class officers: Jim Mercer was elected president; Floyd Acker, vice-president; and Bob Russell, secretary-treas- urer. The athletic field was a challenge to the boys. The limelight was shining on Floyd Acker when he played on the varsity squad in foot- ball. Freshmen members of the Frosh-Soph team included Bob Russell, Wayne Hufford, Jim Mer- cer, Ernest Brink, Dennis Mooney, Roland Helms, Glenn Kastner, LeRoy Kloth, John Jones and Gilbert Richards. The freshmen girls, too, held their place in sports. They had a snappy GAA basketball team composed of Joyce Potter, Esther Con- treras, Peggy Sue Anderson, Irene Atkinson, Mary Ellen Rosbrook, and Carole Stoddard. After a successful freshman year, they rose to greater heights as sophomores the UPPER- lower classmen. As the year rolled along, the usual task of electing class officers came When the votes were counted, the results were as follows: Floyd Acker, president; Mary Ellen Rosbrook, vice-president; Bill Lafferty, secretary-treasurer. An outstanding event of that year was the Christmas Program. Chuck Russell, Bill Palen, Robert Knicl, Bob Russell, Bill Spielman, Paul Bay, Barbara Heck and Mary Joan Gibson rep- resented the sophomore class. Again that year the sophomores were rep- resented in sports with Jim Mercer displaying special talent. Other stars were Floyd Acker, Bill Lafferty, Kelly Kappler, Ernie Brink, Chic Mathews, Danny Heck, and Wayne Hufford. The sophomores had two years experience behind them and were looking forward to the next two years as real honest-to-goodness upper classmen. The class of '51 was really proud as they entered their junior year. This was one of the most thrilling years in their high school career. There were one hundred and thirty-five mem- bers in the class, and out of these three boys had the honor of being elected class officers. Floyd Acker was elected president; Kelly Kap- pler, vice-president; and Wayne Hufford, sec- retary-treasurer. The class sponsored an All-School party in the fall to raise money for expenses connected (Continued on page 17) President—Oick Anderson Vice-president—floyd Acker Secretary-treasurer Wayne Hufford 10 FLOYD EDWARD ACKER Homeroom representative 1,2, 4, Activity Committee 1, 2, 4 (Chairman 4), Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Co-captain 4!� , Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Tenms 1, 2, 3, 4, DIXONIAN 4, Homecoming King 4, Class vice-president 1,4, Class president 2, 3, Boys’ State 2. LAWRENCE JOSEPH ADAMS Track 1, 2, 3, 4 (Manager 4), Basketball 2, Cross Country 3, Football 3, 4. Choral Production 2. PEGGY SUE ANDERSON Homeroom representative 1, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 1, Spanish Club 2, 3, Social Committee 1. 2, 3, 4 DIXINI 3, 4 (Copy Editor 4), Quill a Scroll 3, 4, Thespians 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Happy Journey 2, Half Past Teen 3, Band 1, 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4. RICHARD ANDERSON Sterling Community High School 1, 2, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, Baseball 2, All- school play 2, Class treasurer 1, Class president 4 NANCY LOUISE ANDREWS Home Ec Club 1,3, GAA 2, Latin Club 1, 2, Pep Club 1, Library Club 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 4, DIXINI 4, Debate team 4, Dramatic Club 4. ANNE ARNOULD Mt St. Clare 1, 2, GAA 1, 2, 3, Latin Club 3, Dra- matic Club 4, DIXINI 4 (Exchange Editor 4, Feature Editor 4). IRENE ATKINSON Home Ec Club 1, 2 (Sgt. at Arms 2), Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4), GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, DIXINI 3, 4 (Sports Editor 4), Ouill a Scroll 3, 4. JANET BAREIS Latin Club 1, 2, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Sextet 2, 3, 4, Trio 2, 3, Home- room representative 2, 3, Assembly Committee 2, 3, Home Ec Club 3, DIXINI 3, 4 (Copy Editor) 4, DIX- ONIAN (Assistant Editor) 4, Commercial Club 3, Ouill a Scroll 4, DAR Award Runner-up. LEE ALAN BASTIAN Spanish Club 2, 3, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Choral Production 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 4, Great Caesar's Ghost 3, Dramatic Club 4, Our Town 4, Thespians 4, DIX- ONIAN 4, Fog Island (student director) 4. PAUL EUGENE BAY Football 2. PHYLLIS MARGARET BECKER Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3, 4. DON BENNETT HARRY BEULAH ANNA MAE BOGUE Home Ec Club 1. 2, 3, GAA 4, DIXINI 4. KENNETH BOLLMAN Polo Community High School 1, 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, FFA 1, 2, 3. DUANE BOTHE Football 4 ELSIE M. BRINK Home Ec Club 2, Pep Club 4, Magazine Campaign Committee 4. ERNEST BRINK Basketball 1, 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3, Football Manager 4, Basketball Manager 4, Home- room representative 3. 11 ERNEST R. BRUCE PEGGY SUE BURGARD Rockford High School 1,2. GAA 1,2, 3. 4, Siring En- semble 1, Orchestra 1, 2, Home Ec Club 2, Dramatic Club 3, 4, DIXINI 3, 4 (Advertising Manager 4), Quill a Scroll 3, Spanish Club 3, 4 (Vice-president 4), Mixed Chorus 4, Girls' Octette 4, Girls Chorus 4 nnisiAi d r bush RAYMOND C. BUSH Basketball 2, Tennis 2, 3, 4. NELLIE CECCHETTI ROBERT CLARK Football 1, Track 1, JV Manager 2. RICHARD D. CONCOTELLI Track Manager 3, Football Manager 4 ESTHER CONTRERAS Home Ec Club 1, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. PEGGY COURSEY Home Ec Club 1, GAA 1. VELLA COWLEY Homeroom representative 1, Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3, GAA 1, Girls' Chorus 2. Mixed Chorus 3, Social Committee 1, Choral Production 3. DAWN A. DEETS , Home Ec Club 1, Band 2, 4, Lotin Club 3, Spanish Club 4. BETTY DUDMAN _ , ,____ „ Latin Club 1, 2, Home Ec Club 1, GAA 1, 3, Major- ette 1, 2, Library Club 2, 3, 4. DONALD EBERLY Spanish Club 2, 3. ELBERT FIKE Freeport High School 1, 2, Orchestra 1, 2, Basket- ball 1, 2, Homeroom representative 3, Social Com- mittee 3, 4, Tennis 3, DIXINI 3, 4 (Editor-in-chief 4), Cross Country 3, Boys Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Quill ft Scroll 4 CAROLYN FOSTER Latin Club 1, 2, GAA 1, 2, 3, Homeroom represent- ative 2, Social Committee 2, Home Ec Club 3,4, Girls' Chorus 3, 4, Girls' Ensemble 3, Spanish Club.4, Mixed Chorus 4, DIXINI 4. JACQUELINE FRY GAA 1, Homeroom secretary-treasurer 2, Homeroom president 3, DIXINI 3, Ouill ft Scroll 3, Home Ec Club 4. RICHARD GATES FFA 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 4), Cross-Country 4, Track 3, 4. MARY JOAN GIBSON Latin Club 1, 2, GAA 1 2, 3. 4 (President 4), Future Teachers of America 3, DIXINI 3, 4 (Exchange Editor 3), Quill ft Scroll 3, 4, Homeroom representative 4, DIXONIAN (Editor-in-chieD 4, Activities Committee 4, DAR Award Runner-up. 12 LOIS IRENE GILMORE Home Ec Club 1, GAA 1, 4, Homeroom representa- tive 2, 3, General Assembly Committee 2, Social Committee 3, 4, DIXINI 3, 4, Home Ec Club 4 FREDERICK H. GONNERMAN Track 1, Bond 1, 2. Latin Club 1, 2, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3), DIXINI 3, 4 (Reporter Responsible 4). DIXONIAN (Assistant Circulation Manager) 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Boys' Chorus 3, 4, De- bate team 4, Quill a Scroll 4, Our Town'' 4 ARMILLA GREENE Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3, Moiorette 1, 2, GAA 2, 3, 4, DIXINI 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. RICHARD GREENFIELD Football 2, DIXINI (Circulation manager) 3, Quill a Scroll 3. ELSIE LEONE GROBE BARBARA JEAN HEATHERINGTON Home Ec Club 4 BARBARA MARY HECK GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Homeroom representative 1, Social Committee 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Ec Club 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 3. DANNY HECK Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Track 2, Tennis 3, Homeroom representative 1. PAULINE HECKMAN Polo Community High School 1, FFA 2, 3, 4, Cheer- leader 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, GAA 3, 4 JOHN HEINDEL Tennis 1, 9. 3, 4, Latin Club 1, Spanish Club 3, 4, DIXINI (Pnctographer) 3, 4, Quill a Scroll 3, 4, DIXONIAN 4, Boys' Chorus 4, Football 4. EUGENE HILL Oregon Township High School 1. ROLAND D. HELMS Basketball 1, Baseball 1, 2, Football 1, 2, 3. JAMES HOBBS CATHERINE HOCKMAN „ , GAA 1, Latin Club 1, 2, Band 1, 2, 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, DIXINI 3, 4, Choral production 3,4, Home Ec Club 3. DAVID HOCKMAN Football 2, Basketball 2, Track 1, FFA 1, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 3, Holt Post Teen 3. LAURENCE HOYLE EILEEN HUFFMAN Latin Club 1, 2, Orchestra 1, Band 2, 3, Spanish Club 4. DIXINI 3, 4, (News Editor 4), Quill a Scroll 4, Girls' Chorus 4, GAA 1, Senior Edition 4, Fog Island 4, Choral production 4, Magazine campaign 4. WAYNE HUFFORD Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, Homeroom representative 4, Class Secretary 3, 4, Social Committee 4. 13 CHIC HURST Latin Club 1, 2, (Vice-president 1), Dramatic Club 3, 4, You Can't Take It With You 2, Foa Island 4, Half Past Teen 3, Quill ft Scroll 3, 4, Thespians 3, 4, (Secretary-treasurer 4), DIXINI 3, 4, (Editor-in- chief 4), DIXONIAN 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1,2, 4, Choral Production 1, 2, 3,4. KELLY KAPPLER Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4, Homeroom rep- resentative 2, 3, Class vice-president 3. GLENN A. KASTNER Football 1, 2. JACQUELINE KELLY Home Ec Club 1, 2, 4, GAA 1, 2, Library 2. DELORES I. KIBBLE Home Ec Club 1, 4. LeROY KLOTH Tennis 1, Football 1, 2, 4, Basketball 3. ROBERT KNICL ROSEMARY KREAMER Plymouth High School, Plymouth, Indiana 1, Band 1, Orchestra 1. DIXINI 3, Quill Scroll 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4, Homeroom Representative 4. JOHN WILLIAM KURZROCK Tennis 2, DIXONIAN 4. SUE ANN JAMES Mt. St. Mary 1, Lotin Club 1, 2, Saddle 'n Spurs Club 1, Sodality 1, Girls' Choir 1, GAA 1, 3, Quill S Scroll 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 3, 4, DIXINI 3, 4 (Assistant Feature Editor 4), Home Ec Club 4 (secretary 4). DIANE COLLEEN JOHNSON GAA 1, Latin Club 2, Home Ec. Club 1, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 4, DIXINI 3. 4. CHARLOTTE JONES Olney High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Girls’ Chorus 2, 4, Girls' En- semble 4, Home Ec Club 1, 2, 4, DIXINI 4, Olney A Capella Choir 3, Choral Production 4. JOHN W. JONES Football 1, 2, 4, Track 1, Latin Club 1, 2 (President 2), Spanish Club 3, 4 (Vice-president 3),_ Homeroom representative 1, Mixed Chorus 4, Boys' Chorus 4, DIXINI 4, DIXONIAN 4. PAUL W. JOHNS Ashland High School, Ashland,Ohio 1, 2. DIXINI 3, Public Address Staff 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, Boys Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Social Committee 4. WILLIAM LAFFERTY Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4 (Manager 1)( Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Secretary-treasurer 2, Boys State 1. FRANCES LAHEY Homeroom representative 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 4, Girls' Ensemble 3, DIXINI 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4 (Secretory 3), GAA 2. Homecoming Queen 4. JAMES GREGORY LANGAN Basketball 1, 2, 3, Football 1, Boys' State 2. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Thespians 4, Stage Crew 3, 4 (Chairman 4), Our Town” 4, DIXINI 3, 4 (Sports Editor 4, Circulation Staff 4). MARY LEONARD Home Ec Club 1, 2, GAA 1, 2, Dramatic Club 4. 14 GERALDINE LINCOLN GAA 1, Home Ec Club 1, 9. DIANE LONG Latin Club 1, 2, Home Ec Club 1, Library Club 2, 4, GAA 1, Band 1. RUTH LUTZWEILER ,, L , . , „ Sand Creek High School 1, Lyons High School 2, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Ensemble 3, Homeroom sec- retary 3, Dramatic Club 4, Fog Island 4, Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4, Home Ec Club 1, 2. ADAM L. LUTZWEILER Sand Creek High School 1, 2, 3. RUTH MARSHALL Home Ec Club 1, Spanish Club 3, Dramatic Club 4. ARTHUR D. MAVES Tennis 2. WILBUR W. MAVES Track 2, 3. GENE McWETHY Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Austin High School 3. JIM MERCER Class president 1, Homeroom representative 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 4, Bond 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 3, 4), Baseball 1,2, Orchestra 1, Sophisti- Kats 1, Spanish Club 2, 3 (President 3), Social Com- mittee 2, Assembly Committee 3, General Activities Committee 4, DIXONIAN (Sports Editor) 4. JOANNE MARIE METZEN Homeroom representative 3, Social Committee 3, Home Ec Club (Vice-President ) 4. DENNIS L. MOONEY Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2 (Manager 3), Tennis 1, Track 3, 4. STEVE NAGY Football 2. 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Manager 4, Baseball 2. ANDREW L. NEAR Football 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice-president 4, Sentinel 3). GAIL OGAN, JR. Band 1, 2, DIXINI 3, 4. JIM OTTINGER WILLIAM EDWARD PALEN Sterling Community High School 1, Tennis 3, Dramatic Club 4, Spanish Club 3, 4 (Secretary-treasurer 4), Boys' Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4, DIXINI 3, DIXON- IAN 4, Our Town” 4, Fog Island 4. CECIL PARKE, JR. Football 2, 4, DIXINI 3. MARY ELIZABETH POOL Latin Club 1, 2, Dramatic Club 4, Spanish Club 4, Magazine Campaign 4. 15 JOYCE POTTER Home Ec Club 1, 2 (Treasurer 2), Homeroom repre- sentative 1, 4, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. Our Town 4 Dra- matic Club (secretary) 4, Social Committee (Chair- man) 4, Future Teachers of America 3, General Ac- tivities Committee 1. MIRIAM RAPP Pep Club 1, 2, Home Ec Club 1, 2, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, DIXINI 3, 4 (Advertising Man- ager 4. Circulation Staff 3, 4). ROBERT REILLY Sterling Community High School 1, 2, 3, Basketball 3, 4, Football 4, Track 3, Homeroom vice-president 4. BETTY LOU REIGLE Home Ec Clubl, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 2, 3, President 4). RUSSELL RHOADS DALE E. RHODES Pep Club 1, FFA 2, 3, 4 LAURA RHODES Home Ec Club 1, Latin Club 2, Spanish Club 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, DIXINI 4. GILBERT RICHARDS Football 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Pep Club, Social Committee 1, Homeroom representative 1. MARY ELLEN ROSBROOK Homeroom representative 1, 2, Assembly Committee 1, Activities Committee 2, Class Vice-president 2, Latin Club 1, 2. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4 (President 4), Thespians 3, 4 (President 4 Homecom- ing Attendant 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Girls Chorus 4, Girls’ Ensemble 4, Girls’ State 3, Social Committee 4, DIXINI 3. 4 (News Editor 4), Senior Edition 4, Fog Island ” 4, ’’Our Town” 4, (Student Director), DAR Award, Cheerleader 2, 3. BOB RUSSELL Class treasurer 1, Homeroom representative 1, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Tennis 1,2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, Assembly Committee 1, 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, DIXINI 4, Boys' Quartette 2, 3, Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4, Double Mixed Octette 2, Sidewalks of New York 2, Great Caesar's Ghost 3. CHARLES A. RUSSELL TRUMAN RUn DICK SCHAFER STANLEY SCHOLL Homeroom representative 2, Latin Club 1, 2, Social Committee 3, Band 1, 2, Football 3, Basketball 1 2, 3, Track 1, 3, 4, Our Town 4, Fog Island 4, Debate team 4, DIXINI 4, Dramatic Club 4. EDWARD SHELTON CHUCK SHERMAN Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Public Address Staff 3, 4. VERNITA SITTER GAA 1, Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 4), Pep Club 1, Chorus 2, 3, 4. CHERYL ANNE SPENCER Home Ec Club 1, 2, (Vice-president 2), Girls Chorus 2, 4 (Secretary 2), Mixed Chorus 3, Spanish Club 3, 4, Quill ft Scroll 3, 4, DIXINI 3, 4 (Feature Editor 4), Our Town 4, Dramatic Club 4, Homeroom treas- urer 4, Senior Edition 4. 16 BILL E SPIELMAN Football 1, Social Committee 1. HARRIET STAHL Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4, GAA 1. 2, 4, Girls Chorus 2. CAROLE STODDARD GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Ec Club 1, 2, 3, Homeroom representative 1, 2, General Assembly Committee 1, General Activities Committee 2, Dramatic Club 4, Girls’ Chorus 3, Girls’ Sextet 3. BOB STULTZ FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 JOHN LOUIS SWORM Basketball 1, Boys' Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 4. Public Address Speaker 4 WILLIAM F. WAGNER Basketball 1, 2, Football 1, 2, Tennis 1, Baseball 1, Track 2, Latin Club 2, Homeroom representative 2, Homeroom president 4. MARLENE WARD GAA 1, 3, Home Ec Club 4. PAT WARNER GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 4, Home Ec Club 1, Homeroom representative 3, DIXINI 3, Social Com- mittee 4. HAROLD WIGGINTON FFA 1, 2, Football 3, 4, Track 4. HANNELORE WINKLER Schweinfurt High School, Germany 1, 2, 3, Home Ec Club 4, Chorus 4, Attendant to Queen 4 BERNADINE J. WORRELL Home Ec Club 1, 2, GAA 1, 2, 3, Pep Club 1, Dra- matic Club 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, Orchestra 1, 2, Girls' Chorus 3, Girls' Sextet 3. FREDERICK C. ZBINDEN Basketball 1, Homeroom representative 3, Social Committee 3, 4. (Continued from page 10) with the Prom, which was the biggest whirl of the year. The theme was A Little Bit of Heaven . Memories of that first prom will long live in their hearts. None of the class will forget the two dra- matic productions, Half Past Teen and Great Caesar s Ghost that were presented in their junior year. The class was represented in the casts by Peggy Sue Anderson, Dave Hockman, Ray Wegner and Chuck Hanson. Now at last has come the final year at old DHS. The days have sped by with plans for the yearbook, caps and gowns, senior pictures, the prom, and graduation. The class officers for the year were Dick Anderson, president; Floyd Acker, vice-presi- dent; and Wayne Hufford, secretary-treasurer During the football season the whole school participated in electing a Homecoming King, Queen, and attendants and sponsoring a par- ade. Floyd Acker was elected King,- Frances Lahey, Queen;and Jane Winkler, a newcomer from Germany, and Mary Ellen Rosbrook, at- tendants. Many of the seniors will consider graduation a happy occasion, and still others will be sad at parting as they leave to start on various careers—working in Dixon or nearby cities,-at- tending college,- homemaking; or serving in the armed forces. 17 Senior BEST PERSONALITY Lois Gilmore and Wayne Hufford MOST ATHLETIC Irene Atkinson and Floyd Acker BEST LOOKING Frances Lahey and Kelly Kappler The graduating class of 1951 wishes to extend its congratulations to the above twelve seniors. 18 Survey BEST ACTORS Joyce Potter and Lee Bastion MOST MUSICAL Mary Ellen Rosbrook and Chic Hurst BEST SCHOOL CITIZENS Mary Joan Gibson and John Jones These students were selected by their class- mates, and the results represent the unbiased opinion of their fellow seniors. 19 Here We Come! It seems unbelievable to the juniors that it was way back on September 7, 1948, that they started their high school days. The three years have passed quickly and the one ahead will go even faster, but they have many things to remember about these days. One of the first things the Class of '52 did as freshmen was to elect their class officers. Carol Wakeley was elected president,- Albert Newcomer, vice-president; June Hansen, sec- retary,- and Bill Gorham, treasurer After Freshman Initiation Day they really be- came a part of the school. Several of the boys went out for Frosh-Soph football and basket- ball, and many of the girls became active in G.A.A. activities. The freshmen placed mem- bers in band, in the Sophisti-Kats, and in the Social Committee and the General Assembly Committee Nancy Long, Jack Hill, and Helen Mae McKenney represented their class as cheerleaders. The beginning of their sophomore year was an exciting event. They were no longer freshies The balloting for class officers brought the following results: Richard Crawford, president,- James Fox, vice-president,- and Carol Wakeley, secretary-treasurer. Again the sophomores joined many clubs around school and were active in athletics. This year, though, they found things a little harder. Besides their regular subjects, they were required to take hygiene and Man-and- the Motor Car. But the year passed and finally that big day came They were juniors upperclassmen! The junior class officers were Richard Maronde, president; Mary Billeter, vice-president; and Duane Swarts, secretary-treasurer They were well represented in football with Dick Maronde, Jim Quinn, John Weitzel, Dick Brunett, Tom Murphy, Ben Roe, Wayne Aker- man, Henry Dixon, Dick Crawford, Herb Hen- ning, John Ruth, Phill Kernan, Albert New- comer, Duane Swarts, and Rodney Bollman winning varsity football letters. Cheering the team on to victory were Nancy Long, Helen Mae McKenney, and Carol Rey- nolds, the junior cheerleaders. Carol Wakeley was elected by her class to be attendant to the football queen during home- coming. Several juniors were given positions on the Dixini staff and a few wrote for the yearbook. Benny Roe was elected president of Spanish Club; Gerry Schenfeld was secretary-treasurer of G A.A., and Lee Pana and Mary Ann Reed were elected vice-president and treas- urer, respectively, of Footlighters. Eleven juniors belonged to the varsity basket- ball squad. These were Phill Kernan, John Weitzel, Wayne Akerman, James Boedeker, Ben Roe, Albert Newcomer, Henry Dixon, Bruce Huffman, Kenneth Bruce, Dean Gardner ,and Bill Gorham. Juniors who received parts in the Foot- lighter production Our Town were John Knelson, Martha Whitmer, Carol Reynolds, Mary Ann Reed, Lee Pana, Judy Lafferty, Bob Heck, and James Fox. With memories and hopes, the Class of '52 awaits their senior year. President—Richard Maronde Vice-president Mary Bi I leter Secretary-treasurer- —Duane Swartz 20 Row I: E. Hueman. I. Radke. J. Hansen. J. Hill. L. Howard. K. Huck. J. Slot bower. W. Gorham. I). Gardner. J. Hill. Row 2- J Huyett. S. Schuler. H. Reinhardt. I) Horton. B. Hopper. I). Raiutom. N. Hoff. A. Hacelwood. M. Dorty. L. l-alk. J I ox. Row 3: R Smith. E. Nieve- W . Stafford. C. Reynold . G. Richard . H. Henning. I). Ho plum., G. Smith. I. Pana. J. Htx-unmona. Row 4: CL Sehenfeld. 8. Edwatd . M. struh. M. Reed. M. Plumh. N Rorer D. II.gg R. Heck. C. Gahleman. R Gower. C. Sklavamtm. Row 5: Mr Sharpe. E. Shick. M. Skeffmgton. W. Sutton. R. Sehroeder. A. Newcomer. J. Ruth. T. Schmidt. D. Swart . D. Slain. Row 6: B. Pettrnger, R Hawks. W. Seaman. J. Quinn. H. Dixon. B. Roe. B. Huffman. R. Reikw. Row 1: S. Row 2: .1 Row 3: 8. Row 4: .1. Row S: P. Row 6: ’. Row 7 I Row 8: I Wooldridge. H. Thompron B. Utter, E. feearddev. S. Aechenbrenner. g. B. Webb. J. Wad worth. P Kernan. G. Tyler. R. Long, i. Billeter. F. Johnson. M. Whitmer. N. Leer. N. Whitcomb, J. Wolfe. MiddieTon. D. MePheron. M. Van Meter. N. Wolfe. M. Met . J Martin. H. Adam� . G. Brook . M. Cibu. Mi Wright Boe leker. J. Laffeitv. C. Wakeley. E. Warner. M. Cleary. F. Compton, h. Carpenter. T. Wolfe. Mr. Bowen. Jonee. R. Crawford. D Wooldridge. M Miller. J L«n.| man. A. Boater. E. Augueton. D. Lutxweder. J knebon. Yount J McConnaughav A. Mueller. I). Tome. I). Lovett. R. Barton. G. Callow. R. Bowman. Mr. Hamenumth. Burg.- R. Chaff it. W Akerman. R. Maronde. T. Murphy. R. Joslyn. K. Bruce. R. Brunet t. Johnaton. F. Brierton. E. Thontaa. W. Welle. P. Berrettim. R. Logeman. 21 We re On Our Way! It was a rather green, scared group of fresh- men, who, on September 6, 1949, entered the doors of D.H.S. to begin their first year of high school education. They received the usual amount of abuse from the upper classmen, but they weathered it exceptionally well and in due course of time they regained their com- posure enough to elect their class officers. They chose Jack Munson as president; Jack Sitter, vice-president; and Jim Warren, secretary-treas- urer. Late in the fall these lowly freshmen joined with their elders, the sophomores, and enjoyed the annual Frosh-Soph party which was a big success. The freshmen boys did their bit in athletics, gaining a few laurels for their class. Kennard Bowers excelled in football, while Jerry Webb, Dolevan Kerley, Jack Munson, and Gilbert Con- treras distinguished themselves in both football and basketball. Loyally supporting the team at all times was the cheering squad, of which Gretchen Pana was an important member. All in all, these freshmen gained a reputation for having plenty of pep and promised to be prominent in the social life and fun of the school. Surviving their first year with courage, they entered their sophomore year, not lacking in pep or spirit. As sophomores they determined to make a place for themselves in their Alma Mater and to establish a record second to none. In the fall they elected their class officers. Bob Hummel was elected president; Bill Ander- son, vice-president; and Jim Gorman, secretary- treasurer. In sports, the sophomore boys again made themselves known. Jack Munson, Jim DeYoung, Edward Coffey, Jerry Webb, Albert Shelton, Don Reeder, Dolevan Kerley, Jim Gorman, Allen Bohnhoff, Bill Anderson, Benny Sage, David Moves, and Roger Seaworth received letters for football, with Gil Contreras receiving the honor of being co-captain of the varsity squad Dolevan Kerley, Steve Lindell, Jack Munson, Don Reeder, Jim DeYoung, Jim Gorman, Benny Sage, and Chuck Willet each did his bit to help make the Frosh-Soph basketball team suc- cessful, while Douglas Ruby, Richard Wolf, and Ivan Adams were active on the cross-country team which was especially impressive this sea- son. Helen Sawyer and Gretchen Pana helped comprise the cheering squad for the frosh-soph basketball and football teams. Dick Gordon, Betsy Hoon, Carmen Cornette, and Bert Holland were with the Sophisti-Kats, Dixon High’s dance band. As to scholastic ability, these sophomores have created an especially good record with a great many of them reaching the honor roll every quarter. Closing their second year in high school, the sophomores are eagerly looking forward to their remaining years at D.H.S. and to being upperclassmen next year. President-Robert Hummel Vice-president Bill Anderson Secretory-treasurer—-Jim Gormon 22 Row I Row 2: Row 3: Row 4 Row S: Row €: Row 7: Row S: K. Davi . B. Stauffer. B. Sage. R. Hink. E. Burke. J. Schcrtner. K. Steward. J. Beudder. h Itechtold K Brvant. A. Levan. N. Stanfield, S. Siegel. H. Buckley. M. Cron. G. Carlson. S. Duke. B. ( leary. C . Jonee. k. Sharkey. |{ Broinan. B. Bose, J. Flea km. H. Fane. B. Btidpeman. J. La hey. S. Sitter. II. Sawyer. B. Drew, J. Sweeney. A. I-eSag . r.. Jerikma. Beery. J. Bennett. P. Bolender. J. Her . K. Bollman. B. Kline. J. Kelly. C. C’ornette. M. Burmeister. S. Bain. B. Beier. N. Berk- I. %tj� iiRelHnd. B. Swaney. B. Sullivan, M. Slothower. J. Bignall. S. Sharpe. J. Smith. M. Dixon. L. Starke. I. Sommer . B. Bigg . A. Shelton. J. Berk. M. Deet . L. Dunseth. B. Fane. R. Down . S. Srhnell. M. Eherly. C. Cornw-ell. R. Jenkine. Mw Ritchie. I. Johnson. R. Seaworth. R. Farringer. J. Franklin. B. Anderson. J. Baker. D. Six. J. Sitter. M. I-arren. M. James. R. I Rette. R. m7.'()w«ul! K LaBar! J. IJoyd. I. Adame. R. Baker. J. Burmeister. E. Coffey. D. Kerley. J. Cledon. A. Bohnhoff. S. Lindell. J. De- Young. Miss Benmner. Row 1: Row 2: Row 3: Row 4: Row 5: Row 6: Row 7: Row 8: Row 9: R. Hummel. D. Howard. B. Reinhardt. R. (iieee. D. Wakeley. W. Underbile. _ _ . . „ ... S Gardner S Ilughart. K. Gates. P. MeClanahan. L. (.robe. R. Hoyle. M. Grueh. I). Gerdes. 8. Gardner. A. Reilly. J. Gleasncr. P. Rue-ell I Howe. N Healy. L. Wadsworth T. Garren. V. Moore I AA egner. J. Ortgieaen. V. Mill K Rock. J Reynolds. N Groer. D. Wade. A. Mtwre.J. Uatte Hill. B.Rrtlly. J. Miller. M Mead M Rtt-eell. J. Noble. M. Nieves. A. Troutman h. Trotter. M Wolfe. 8. Ware. .1 Wvatt. S Preecott, P McDonald. D. Taylor. F. McConnoghay. P. Pieichel. J. Rmtoul. I. Wolfe. J. Randall. C. W inder. G. Gibson, B. Hoon. S. Russell. J. Moms. ScofieW Vfayea, M. Grobe. D. Mows. R. Gordon. R. Wolfe. J. Webb. J. Munson. R. Whisenand. N. Willey . M. Naffxiger. R. Nolan. Rced IXRuby. EeHaglund. K. Hackbarth. G. Huggins. C. Haenitsch. E. He mC. Willett. W. Om.S. Michel. D. Nolan. E. Martin. D.Mave . J. Warren. J. Gorman. B. Holland. D. Reeder. J. Godt. W . Plock. J. Wedlock. E. Perry. 23 We ve Just Begun! This is Station DHS, 1-9-5-4 on your dial, bringing you a special broadcast about the Freshman class. On September 5th, 209 eager freshmen in- vaded the halls of Dixon High. This class will achieve fame for being the largest on record,— if for no other reason. The girls outnumbered the boys, 113 to 96. Freshman Day, proclaimed by the upper class- men, brought the attention of the entire school to the Fresh men. Green was the predomin- ant color as they carried baskets or dolls and an apple for their favorite teacher from class to class. The highlight of F-Day , Oct. 17th, was the party with the sophomores in the gym. After games had orovided fun for all, refresh- ments were served which brought to a close a memorable day. To take over the responsibilities of the class, the following officers were elected: president, Jim Collins,• vice-president, David Murphy,- sec- retary-treasurer, Tom Hufford. During the fall, cross country and football occupied the time of many freshmen. Twenty- nine went out for football. Ken Gaul, Glenn Bock, and Arthur Gann received awards for cross-country, while Bob Ashford, Clarence Busser, Jim Collins, Tom Hufford, Larry Lund, John Schick, Pete Schuler, and Peter Wolf re- ceived Frosh-Soph football letters for distinguish- ing themselves in football. Always backing the team were the freshman cheerleaders: Judy Kennedy, Janet Sleasman, and Marcia Stein- metz. Homecoming was enlarged this year to in- clude a special parade closing the football sea- son. As an attendant to the queen, Wilma Presnell represented the freshman class. Basketball was an attraction to thirty-one of the freshmen. Jim Collins, Ken Gaul, and Larry Lund did outstanding work during the season. Scholastically, twenty-two members of the class attained the honor roll the first quarter. Jeanne Johnston and David Murphy led the roll with all A s. Extra-curricular activities interested many. Jean Buckley, Marva Bivins, Roberta Harkins, Nancy Countryman, Sabra Steward, and Joanne Yount were actively engaged in the G.A.A, program which included basketball, hiking, vol- leyball, badminton, and bowling. F F A. caught the interest of the following freshman boys: Edwin Barlow, Marvin Bollman, Roger Buckaloo, Francis Drew, James Fritts, Jim Glessner, Roger Harden, Harold Newcomer, Karl Olsen, Ken- neth Ransom, Denton Swarts and Rodney Wal- lace. Band activities and chorus took the time and talent of the music-minded students. Mary Lindquist with her harp added something new to the band ensemble. Don Sholders had a sup- porting role in the play Our Town . The Freshman Class has left its lasting mark in the history of Dixon High School. They have proved themselves worthy of being a part of the school. During the next three years, you will be hearing more about this class. President -Jim Collins Vice-president -David Murphy Secretary-treasurer—Tom Hufford 14 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6: Row 7: Row 8: Row 9: I. . Wnirr, R. Roger . W. Muiutell. I). Sholderx, F. Marshall. T. Mojrr, R. Mom, T. Villiger. R. Rm, II. Newcomfr. M Rhodes. A. Sofolo. E. McDowell. D. McKean. D. McCardle. L Morriaon, J. Slea man. J. Slothowcr. H. I.almtan. P. Schauff. L. ii � n II M ulilcliack. W. Pramell. S. Rock, M. Near. 8. Steward. N. Stage. M. Steinrnet . I). Shaw. L. Lyle. W. Miller. A. Swim. P. I«eer. M. l oeacher. M. Loftua. J- Nehring. _ _ Mini Woldt. J. Randall. C. Plumb. K. Reed. J. l.eRctte. R. McCardle. (J. Van Scoy. R. Sommer , C. Shipper!. R. I.aidig. E. Shaw. J. Stanley. Si. Lindquist. L. Moritz, M. Reid. A. Reid. M. Wakeley, S. Thayer. 8. Thoin|i on. M. Wickler. 8. Tucker. M. Taylor. M. Metzler. J. Yount. M. Weiner. C. V'aile. O. Tracy. R. Torti. J. Wall . S. Naffzigcr. I, Wolfe. C. Whitaon. R. Wolfe. R. Often. R. Wallace. C. Stewart. R. Stitzel. R. Sihigtroth. R. Sneed. J. Malay. R. LeFevre. Mr. Stoker. R. I t . P. Wolfe. O. W iggin . D. Swartz. J. Slonaky. M. Smith. J. Mom . R. Mulkin . J. Schick. W. Lepperd. Mr. Swan. J. Petemon. R. Kagan. W. Shipper� . I). Murphy. P. Schuler. N. Stripe. R. Snyder. J. Starkey, K. Raneom. R. Paul J. Schleuter. R. Netz. R. Lorenaen, D. Wiggington, L. Whitmyer. J. Major . L. Lund. L. Plock. C. Owen. R. Nicklau . E. Va alach. D. Nolan. W. Rink. W. Gandy. A. (iann, E. Orobe. A. Greenfield. J. Gorman. D. Gracey, J. Slonaky. B. Boo . P. Kelly. J. Fiitta. D. ( arri on. K. Gorman. K. Gronl erg. A. Krahenbuhl. P. Gra . J. Johnston. J. Grafetrom. J. Kennedy. M. Cahill, r. Buckman. M. Byron. B. Footer. C. Green. L. Ilockman. N. Countr man. R. Grobe. M. Garren. J. Horton. I.. Ailam . J. Clayton. L. Bovnton. J. Han on. L. Ilonman. L. Ilurri . R. Drew. R. Doooho. J. luiton. J. Cowley. S. Kiaft. J. Johtuon. J. Buckley. M. Clayton. C. Bovey. K. Donoho. Mi- Daehler. B. Culver. J. Hoyle. M. Feldtang. M. Bivin . M. Johnson. J. Garriaon. J. Bradley. V. Adam . 11. Barlow. M. Gate . Miv. Rrucker Row 6: M Durham. M. Davi . P. Cox. M. Conderman. N. Cover. R. Harkin . V. Klatt. E. Guise. M. Foeter. K. Gaul. R. Hoff. G. Burner. Mi Dethart. E. Goral. K. Bower . R. Buckaloo. R Buckaloo. J. Hackharth. G. Rock. M. Boliman. R. Clapper. Min Cotta. R. Harden. L. Black. D. Cibo, F. Drew. J. Curran. H. Burke. E. Barlow. C. Buner, J. Bay. D. Heindel. J. Gleeaner, R. Aehford. W. Cathey, R. Iluggin-. T. Hufford. J. Collin . Row 1: Row 2: Row 3: Row 4: Row 5: Row 7: Row 8. Row 9: Activities Committee Do you remember Freshman Day, the Hallo- ween party, and the various tournaments? Those were some of the activities planned and spon- sored by the General Activities Committee. This committee consisted of a portion of the homeroom representatives, who had been elected in the fall. The first entertainments they planned were Freshman Day and the Freshman party. Jim Mercer and Jane Reynolds were in charge of these events. Tom Murphy led the annual Halloween party. In December and January, the committee rid the office of old unclaimed articles and had grab bag sales, the proceeds of which went to the March of Dimes. They also directed ping- pong, basketball, volleyball, and softball tour- naments. The Activities Committee officers were Floyd Acker, chairman,- Carol Reynolds, secretary; and Judy Kennedy and Judy Lahey, publicity chair- men. Other members were M. J. Gibson, J. Mercer, B. Drew, T. Murphy, D. Crawford, C. Haenitsch, E. Perry, J. Reynolds, L. J. Adams, J. Curran, W. Presnell, D. Rees, and J. Yount. Mr. Williams and Miss Wright were the faculty advisers. Social Committee The Social Committee under the leadership of Vernon Bashaw, faculty adviser, was very active in 1950-51. Home Room Representatives and other stu- dents that willingly helped were F. Lahey, N Long, S. Wooldridge, M. Foster, M. Swim, W. Hufford, C. Yount, B Anderson, J. De Young, J Lloyd, B. Sage, D. Murphy, N. Stripe, M. Rosbrook, P. Warner, M. Reed, J. Thompson, B. Utter, E. Fike, F Zbinden, P. Anderson, P. Johns, B. Spielman, P. Burgard, B. Heck, J. Weitzel, C. Wakeley, J. Lafferty, L. Gilmore, T. Wolf, B. Russell, J. Quinn, and Joyce Potter, student chairman. Assembly The Assembly Committee arranges student tal- ent programs and secures student chairmen for the professional assemblies. Homeroom Representatives who served on this committee were S. Prescott, R Kreamer, B. Buckley, R. Galindo, B. Russell, L. Venier, C. Willett, M. Billiter, L. Howard, D. Gerdes, J. Sweeney, B. Grobe, W. Gorman, J. Ruth, K. Bowers, and T. Hufford. Faculty advisers were Mr Hayes, Miss Brucker, and Miss Richardson. During the first semester A. Newcomer, B. Russell, B. Buckley, and Floyd Acker intro- duced the professional speakers, who talked on Electronics, Safe Driving, and Experiences of a Sea Captain, and presented a On November 3rd the first event of the social calendar was the Homecoming Dance with Jim Campbell’s orchestra. At Christmas members decorated the beauti- ful tree which stood in front of the office December 22nd the Christmas Dance was held. Basketball programs were furnished by this committee. The Sophistikats furnished the music for the dances after the Savanna, Fulton, Ster- ling, and Mendota games. The Annual Semi-Formal Dance, which was held March 9th, brought a close to the activ- ities of the Social Committee this year Committee ping-pong exhibition to the students.. The Thanksgiving program, introduced by Richard Joslyn, included the one-act play Thanksgiving with Uncle Sam and music by the choruses Students in the play were Fred- eric Johnston (Uncle Sam), Barbara Buckley (Miss Liberty), Pat Pieschel (Justice), Chuck Sherman (Free Speech), Pauline Heckman (Hap- piness), Ronnie Otten (Opportunity), Don and Ray Bush (Equality Boys), El Fike and Mary Ann Metz (Mr. and Mrs. Average Citizen). At the Christmas assembly the choral groups and the concert band, directed by Mr. Fast, and Mr. L’Heureux respectively, furnished the program. 29 Dixini Editors Reporters often thought that they were slaves to Dixini editors, especially when they were behind in their assignments and the editors had to probe them, Is your story ready to hand in? Fred Gonnerman, John Heindel, Mary Joan Gibson, Frances Lahey, Diane Johnson, Marlene Ward, Pauline Heckman, Anne Arnould, and Laura Rhodes were reporters during the first semester. Several juniors were also added to the staff. During the first semester the page editor had to write a majority of the articles since there was such a shortage of reporters. Also, assistant page editors were taken from their pages to write stories for other parts of the paper. Reporters added to the original staff for the second semester were Donna McPher- son, Shirley Middleton, David Lutzweiler, Nancy Long, Stanley Scholl, Jackie Lampman, Carolyn Foster, Jim Fox, and Mary Jayne Beach. Advertising manager Peg Burgard and her assistant, Miriam Rapp, transacted the business of the advertising departments. Their staff in- cluded Charlotte Jones, Catherine Hockman, Lois Gilmore, and Gail Ogan. Seventy-two inches of ads appeared in each Dixini to help ensure the success of the paper. The advertis- ing staff of the Dixini gained valuable training in salesmanship and persuasion. Two departments became active when the Dixinis were returned to the school and were ready to be circulated. Circulation manager John Jones delivered the Dixini to school on Thursday. Then, the manager together with Peg Burgard, Miriam Rapp and Renie Atkinson pre- pared the papers for each homeroom and sent Dixinis to subscribers in other towns. Anne Arnould, exchange editor for the Dixini, filed all of the exchange papers which came from other schools. These papers furnished many interesting articles for the Dixini. 30 Dixini Staff Often has editor-in-chief Chic Hurst heard from one of his editors, Help me with this headline, will you? Editors who published the Dixini during the first semester were M. Rosbrook, news editor; P. Anderson, copy edi- tor,- C. Spencer, feature editor,- and I. Atkinson, sports editor. Assistant editors were trained during the first semester so that they would be able to edit the Dixini during the second semester Assistant editors were E. Fike, managing edi- tor,- E. Huffman, assistant news editor; J. Bareis, assistant copy editor,- S. James, assistant fea- ture editor,- and G Langan, assistant sports editor. However, for the second semester, A. Arnould replaced S. James as feature editor. Irene Atkinson broke a Dixini staff tradition when she became sports editor. She was the first girl ever to seek this position. The editors realize all the responsibility which went into each issue of the Dixini. From the first moment the page editors prepared their page plans, they were keenly aware that the Dixini must be ready for the students in two weeks Editors gave reporters no rest until the stories were covered, written, and handed in at the Dixini desk in room 203. After the page editors had made the neces- sary corrections, the articles were sent to the typists. The typed articles were again cor- rected,- headlines were written,- and the pre- pared material was sent to the Dixon Evening Telegraph to be printed. When printed proof was returned, each page editor made her paste- up dummy which showed the proper placement of stories. Proof was checked for typographical errors. After editors received the Dixini as it would appear on Thursday, all final correc- tions were made. The circulation department distributed the Dixini in all homerooms. Editors breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the students contentedly reading the school news. However, the editors had no time to waste, because as they saw the Dixini circu- lated, they realized that this was the go” sig- nal to re-open a cycle of work, for students looked forward to another Dixini within the next two weeks. 31 Dixonian Staff As has been the custom in bygone years at Dixon High, the task of editing and publishing the yearbook was shouldered by a hardworking senior staff and their faculty advisers. Every student enjoys seeing his picture in the Dixonian, collecting autographs of his friends, and reading the interesting articles. In future years when recalling his high school days, the yearbooks will bring back many fond memories. To produce these yearbooks much effort is expended Many long hours were spent by members of the Dixonian staff during the past school year in an effort to edit a volume worthy of the praise and admiration of the student body. Although a few changes were made, the staff of the 1951 Dixonian believes that they have put out a good yearbook. Much credit should go to Mary Joan Gibson, editor-in-chief of the Dixonian, and Janet Bareis, assistant editor. Both Janet and Mary Joan spent much time on the plan, layout, neces- sary photography and numerous other items. Chic Hurst planned and arranged for the art work and division pages. Jim Mercer and Floyd Acker handled the sports section. To Bill Palen and his staff, composed of John Heindel, John Kurzrock and Lee Bastion, fell the job of soliciting advertisements and collect- ing the money so vital to the publication of the yearbook. John Jones and Fred Gonnerman managed the circulation department, which handled the selling and distributing of Dixon- ians The circulation department also had charge of the Yearbook Party in the spring. The staff of the 1951 Dixonian owes thanks also to Miss Eneroth and Miss Richardson, fac- ulty advisers, and to Mr. Culley, of The Rogers Printing Company, for their assistance during the past year. The Staff hopes that the 1951 Dixonian will always be cherished by the Class of 51. 32 The National Thespian Society is an educa- tional organization of teachers and students, established for the advancement of dramatic arts in the secondary schools. The aims of the society are two-fold: to establish and advance standards of excellence in all phases of dra- matic arts, and to create an active and intelli- gent interest in dramatic arts among boys and girls in the high schools. Officers of Thespians at Dixon High School were: president, Mary Ellen Rosbrook; vice- president, Peggy Sue Anderson,- and secretary- treasurer, Chic Hurst. Lee Pana, Gregory Langan, Lee Bastion, and Fred Gonnerman were the new members initiated into the Dixon Thespian group this year. Ward Glaeser served as faculty adviser. Membership is granted for meritorious work in the dramatic arts. This includes all stage committees and the business and publicity work. To be eligible for Thespian at Dixon, a student must earn at least 10 points in any of the various phases of dramatics. The goal of all aspiring high school dramatists is the National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society. Since underclassmen now have a chance to participate actively in dramatic pro- ductions, Thespian will grow in size and con- tinue to be a much sought-after honor. On May 22, 1950, twelve new members were initiated into the Quill and Scroll Society at a candlelight ceremony. The new members included Peggy Sue Ander- son, Renie Atkinson, Peggy Sue Burgard, Jac- queline Fry, Mary Joan Gibson, Dick Green- field, John Heindel, Lorena Hepfer, Chic Hurst, Susan James, Rosemary Kreamer and Cheryl Spencer. The Quill and Scroll Society is the Interna- tional Honorary Society for High School Jour- nalists, sponsored by the Northwestern Univer- sity School of Journalism. Emblem pins, which signify membership, and membership cards are given to the members of the society. The International Quill and Scroll has several requirements for prospective members. They must be of junior standing; be in the upper third of their class scholastically in high school; must have done superior work in some phase of journalistic or creative endeavor,- be recom- mended by the adviser,- and must be approved by the executive secretary. One additional requirement are required by the Dixon High School chapter of Quill and Scroll. These members not only must conform to the requirements of the International Quill and Scroll society, but also they must qualify for twenty-five points based on a point system 33 The Footlighters , Dixon High School’s dra- matic club, was this year run by and lor the students. In place ol the traditional social dra- matic group, the club was directed by parlia- mentary procedure and based on a written constitution. The constitution was written by members ol a special constitution committee, Ruth Lutzweiler as chairman, Bob Heck, and Norma Rorer, and then accepted by the entire dramatic club. The elected officers of the Footlighters were Mary Ellen Rosbrook, president; Lee Pana, vice-president; Joyce Potter, secretary; and Mary Ann Reed, treasurer. Each month a committee was appointed to plan the program. One-act plays, short skits, and demonstrations ol make-up, stage sets and lighting were the subjects ol these well worked out programs. Chairmen ol these committees were Mary Ellen Rosbrook, Frances Lahey, and Ruth Lutzweiler. Two major dramatic club productions were presented this year. Members ol the casts were Cheryl Spencer, Joyce Potter, Carol Reynolds, Martha Whitmer, Mary Ann Reed, Peggy Bur- gard, Lee Bastion, Stanley Scholl, Fred Gonner- man, John Knelson, Bob Heck, Lee Pana, Bill Palen, Gregory Langan, Judy Lafferty, Jimmy Fox, Don Sholders, Chuck Russell, LeRoy Kloth, John Heindel, Art Mueller, Chic Hurst, Mary Ellen Rosbrook, Eileen Huffman, John Jones, CeCe Jones, Ruth Lutzweiler, Mary Ann Metz, Nancy Leer, and Zita Levan. Dixon’s dramatic club brings students together on a common ground. It builds confidence in the individual and as a part of a working group. Students also learn the acting crafts: stage light- ing and sets, make-up, and costume. Work in dramatic productions builds acting skill and serves as a good background for many types of writing. These are a few of the many profits given to the high school’s Footlighters. 34 Our Town The Footlighters presented Thornton WilderV wholesome play, Our Town ’, which required no props nor scenery, November 17, 1950. In the first act the Stage Manager (Lee Bastion) outlined the history of Grover's Cor- ners, N. H., and introduced the townspeople. Dr. Gibbs (Fred Gonnerman) and Joe Crowell Jr. (Jim Fox) discussed the day's happenings, while Mrs. Gibbs (Joyce Potter) and Mrs. Webb (Cheryl Spencer) prepared breakfast for their families. George Gibbs (John Knelson), Rebecca Gibbs (Mary Ann Reed), Wally Webb (Bill Palen, and Emily Webb as a child (Martha Whitmer) ate their breakfasts and left for school. Professor Willard (Greg Langan) gave the statistical accounts of the town and Mr. Webb (Stanley Scholl) told of the town's newspaper. The choir, directed by Simon Stimpson (Lee Pana), included Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gibbs, and Mrs. Soames (Judy Lafferty). The second act concerned the love affair be- tween George Gibbs and Emily Webb as a young lady (Carol Reynolds), and this culmin- ated in a moving wedding scene. The third act was the scene at the cemetery, where the bride was led into the midst of many of the townspeople. Wishing to return to life, she was shown how impossible it was. Others in the cast were Si Crowell (Don Sholders), Howie Newsome (Bob Heck), people in the audience (Peggy Sue Burgard and Jim Fox) and pallbearers (Art Mueller, John Heindel, LeRoy Kloth, and Chuck Russell). Ward Glaeser served as faculty director,- and Mary Ellen Rosbrook, student director. Com- mittee chairmen were Taney Lahey, make-up,- Betty Utter, costume,- Eleanor Warner, ushers,- and Everett Kraft, stage crew. 35 Fog Island Fog Island , a suspense play in three acts, was presented by the Footlighters on March 16 Miss Eileene Daehler directed the play with the assistance of Lee Bastian. Fog Island was the story of Jerry Martin (John Jones), a young scientist in possession of facts concerning the invention of an atomic engine He was captured and held prisoner in an old house on Fog Island. His captors were Mr. Williams (Stanley Scholl), a tall, sinister-looking man, and Mrs. Williams (Eileen Huffman), a forbidding, stern woman of 50 Plotting with them to obtain the secret plans for a foreign power was Brock (Chic Hurst), a suave and polished crook. By accident a group of five girls from a near- by drama school and their teacher, Priscilla Ralston (Mary Ann Metz) were stranded on the island. Romantic interest was supplied when it was discovered that Jerry and Priscilla had at- tended school together and were interested in each other. Most active in promoting a romance was Maurine Gardner (Ruth Lutzweiler) an imaginative girl who had read too many books. The girls and Doolittle (Bill Palen), the local blacksmith and sheriff, began to suspect that all was not well on Fog Island. Hazel Som- mers (Nancy Leer), a matter-of-fact drama stu- dent who was constantly hungry, and Doolittle were drugged when they learned too much. Talkative Margy O'Laughlin (Mary Ellen Ros- brook), Ann Wickliffe (Zita Levan), and un- certain Johannah Green (CeCe Jones) all played a part in the capture of Mrs. Williams and Brock. But the clever Brock outsmarted Priscilla, only to be captured in the end because Mrs. Williams turned against him. The committee and their chairmen for the play were as follows: business and publicity, Mary Billeter and James Fox; props, Mary Pool; make- up, Shirley Wooldridge; stage crew, Greg Lan- gan,- and ushers, Faun Johnson. 36 Library Club Teachers fifty years ago used one textbook in their teaching. Now modern education de- mands the use of reference books, magazines, newspapers, maps and pictures as additional sources of material. More and more the school library is becoming the center of the school. It is like the hub of a wheel, its spokes reaching out and touching every field of education. Stu- dents today look to the library for supplemen- tary material Our school library is used both by whole classes and by individual students and teachers. The various functions of the library must run smoothly and systematically. Reference books and magazines must be in their proper places so that they can be easily found when needed. The girls of the library club render an im- portant service to the whole school by helping Miss Edith Heinle, the librarian, keep the dif- ferent materials in order. They also check out books, collect overdues, take library slips to study halls, and put away returned books. Each girl is assigned a section of bookshelves to keep in order. To belong to the library club, girls must have fairly high scholastic records and be interested in the library. Not only do these girls benefit the school, but they also receive much benefit themselves. They learn the various parts of a library, and become familiar with many books and magazines and authors. Library club meets during homeroom about twice a month. The girls present programs, straighten shelves, or study other necessary library work. The co-presidents elected at the first of the year were Betty Dudman and Nancy Andrews. The members were Bonnie Bechtold, Kay Bryant, Martha Burmeister, Beverly Drew, Joan Glessner, Katherine Gronberg, Nancy Gross, Sue James, Diane Long, Wilma Miller, Shirley Seigel, Donna Wade, Joan Watts, Carolyn Winder, Josephine Wolf, Betty Dudman, and Nancy Andrews. 37 Latin Club Spanish Club 38 Latin Club The first meeting of the Latin Club, on October 25, 1950, proved to be a success by the attend- ance of over eighty students from Latin I and II classes. This year the officers who assisted Miss Bessmer at the monthly meetings were as follows: Lou Ann Wadsworth, president; Pat Pieschel, vice-president; David Murphy, secre- tary-treasurer. The initiation of the new members provided one of the most entertaining activities of the club. An egg throwing contest was held, where- by the losers had the privilege of cleaning up the broken eggs. To end the fun, each new member had paste applied to his cheeks which he wore the remainder of the morning. One of the outstanding activities of the club was the participation in Christmas caroling. On the evening of December 21 the members sang carols in Latin at the homes of Dixon people. Refreshments were served later at the home of Kathy Gronberg. In place of the usual Christ- mas gift exchange, the students made a contri- bution to the Goodfellows. As the semester progressed, the club programs consisted of skits in which the students portrayed characters from Roman myths. At one meeting, Miss Bessmer spoke on her trip through Mexico and Cuba. She described the various living conditions and customs of the people. At another meeting colored slides of Rome and France were shown. Toward the end of the semester the members enjoyed an all-talent program. To conclude the year’s activities, the club held a party in the spring. A treasure hunt was the main event of the evening, followed by games and relays. Spanish Club Spanish here, Spanish there, Spanish every- where! The first meeting of El Circulo de Es- panol, on October 25, 1950, had begun. Everyone answered roll in a few words of Spanish. Benny Roe was elected president; Peggy Sue Burgard, vice-president; and Bill Palen, secre- tary-treasurer, with Miss Eileene Daehler, the Spanish teacher, as adviser. One of the biggest events of the year was the Christmas party. This was held at lunch time, as homeroom was felt to be too short for the entertainment planned. Members brought their lunch and ate it with chocolate milk and cookies furnished as refreshments. A pinata was made of a large paper bag, bright with Christmas colors and hung from the ceiling. Inside the bag were small gifts and candy, which spilled out onto the floor when the bag was broken after several tries by a blind-folded student with a stick. Eager stu- dents grabbed regales and candies as they scattered on the floor. Christmas carols were sung in Spanish at the end of the party. Skits about Spanish life were written by groups of Spanish II students for one meeting, and by Spanish I students for subsequent meet- ings. These little plays were written in Spanish and acted out by the authors, providing amusing (and sometimes startling) dramatic entertainment. The action in the skits helped pupils to under- stand the story even though they could not un- derstand the meanings of some of the words used. In order to get money for the refreshments for the Christmas party, a new rule was en- forced by Bill Palen; the fifty cent dues had to be paid by a certain date or they would increase the longer they were left unpaid. Spanish club was an interesting and inform- ing sidelight on the study of the Spanish lan- guage and customs. 39 Boys' Chorus Girls' Chorus 40 Mixed Chorus A little louder, tenors! Sopranos, don't flat! Anyone could have stepped into room 2C2 during homeroom on Mondays and Thurs- days to hear these familiar words from Director Willard Fast as he was preparing the Dixon High School Choral department for a perform- ance. Mr. Fast directed three choruses; namely, mixed chorus, the girls' chorus, and the boys' chorus. Chic Hurst accompanied all of these groups. A girls' ensemble composed of Mary Ellen Rosbrook, Vernita Sitter, Charlotte Jones, Kate Hockman, Mary Ann Metz, Marilyn Plumb, Susie James, Peggy Sue Anderson, and Peg Burgard also have performed at various ban- quets and programs. The NCIC Music Festival was held in Rochelle on November 18. Dixon students who attended the event were Jan Bareis, Shirley Middleton, Ruth Lutzweiler, Susie James, Kathryn Gates, Mary Ellen Rosbrook, Kate Hockman, Diane Johnson, Vernita Sitter, Charlotte Jones, Faun Johnson, Peg Burgard, June Hansen, Mary Billeter, Peggy Sue Anderson, Nancy Stanfield, Mary Ann Metz, Fred Gonnerman, Gene McWethy, Lee Bastion, Chic Hurst, Gerry Beardsley Mr Oakland, director of music at Cornell College, was director of the mass chorus. On December 24 at 2:30 p m. the choruses of Dixon High School presented the Christmas Vespers in the auditorium. Miss Lillian Ras- mussen designed the effective stained-glass win- dows, used for the background- The committees were headed by Chic Hurst, Mary Ellen Ros- brook, and Kate Hockman. In their list of performances the three choruses also included a radio program over WSDR. This was a program mostly of Negro spirituals. As a finale to the activities of the year, the annual spring concert was presented in the high school auditorium. 41 Girls' Ensemble The Girls' Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Willard Fast, held its first meeting one Wed- nesday afternoon soon after school commenced in September The ten girls who comprised its membership included eight seniors and two juniors. They were participating in the organi- zation because they were particularly interested in belonging to a small extra-curricular group where more special attention could be given to close harmony. All of the girls had had pre- vious work in some choral group. Senior girls who sang with the ensemble were Peggy Sue Anderson, Susie James, Peggy Bur- gard, Janet Bareis, Vernita Sitter, Charlotte Jones, Mary Ellen Rosbrook, and Catherine Hockman. The juniors included Mary Ann Metz, and Marilyn Plumb. The ensemble made its first public appearance at a dinner party held in the Loveland Com- munity Building, in honor of the School Board members of Lee County. At this function, the girls entertained with The Green Cathedral and Oh, Promise Me The month of December brought to a head the plans made for music during the installation of Peggy Sue Anderson as Queen of Job’s Daughters. The girls sang I Heard a Forest Praying,' accompanied by Carolyn Foster at the piano. Rehearsals were held after school, and the night of the affair found the nine girls who were to sing ready to present a song equally as lovely as the special ceremony. The group wore light-colored formats and were given Rowers by the Queen-to-be. Other songs worked on by the ensemble were Chloe , Cornin' Thru the Rye ”, Tree Si- lences , and Heather on the Hill. Difficulties in scheduling for the last semester made it impossible for the choral group to con- tinue. However, next year, the girls who will still be eligible are looking forward to the same type of organization. 42 Band When you hear the sound of horns and the steady banging of drums, take just a minute to listen, for it may be one of the Dixon High School bands under the direction of Mr. Robert L’Heureaux. This year Dixon have a concert band, a train- ing band and a pep band. The training band, which was new this year, had as its main objective the instruction of in- coming freshmen and beginners in playing more advanced music. Band members met three days a week and received one-fourth credit for the course If the students were qualified, they were allowed to graduate’’ into the concert band at the end of the semester. The concert band was the show band of the school. This organization, which met five days a week, stressed musicianship very much. This was the band that played at football and bas- ketball games, in parades, and at assembly pro- grams. In the spring its activities culminated with an important concert The pep band was an organization of eight- een volunteers from the school This band ap- peared at all of the football games. No regular credit was received for their services, but they were a great asset to the entertainment at the games. The orchestra, which was made up entirely of strings, met twice a week and earned one- fourth credit for the year. The hope of the orchestra was to develop a larger and better string section in the future. The band presented an excellent and appro- priate Christmas assembly this year. Any stu- dents from the high school who had ability to play musical instruments were invited to par- ticipate The band of sixty members played many Christmas songs. The band has shown great progress this year through the training band and by meeting every day of the week. 43 Sophisti-Kats Everybody sound your A. Let's tune up now. With these familiar words the Sophisti- Kats started many Thursday evening rehearsals. Under the capable direction of Mr. Robert L'Heureux, these weekly rehearsals were very profitable to the Sophisti-Kats. During the year popular new numbers were added to the Sophisti-Kats growing collection. This versatility of music added to the enjoyment of the players and also to the pleasure of the listeners. The trombone section of the Sophisti-Kats was ably handled by Dick Joslyn and Dick Gordon. The three competent trumpeteers were Jim Quinn, John Cledon, and Ronald Hagerman. On the melodious saxophones were Joan Mar- tin and Delores Horton. Carol Reynolds and Don Lovett played the lively clarinets. Betsy Hoon presided at the piano, and Carmen Cor- nette played the bass viol. The rhythm of the Sophisti-Kats was capably provided by drummer Bert Holland. Also during the year there were guest stars who played with the Sophisti-Kats. With the strains of the Sophisti-Kats’ theme, the familiar Whiffenpoof Song, the Dixon High School dance band began many pleasurable evenings of music. The Sophisti-Kats played at the after-game dances and also at other special dances. Every member of the Sophisti-Kats would agree that the music always seemed sweeter and everyone was much happier when the floor was filled with dancers. Since the Sophisti-Kats have been organized, they have grown to a sizable group and have furnished entertainment for Dixon High which was formerly lacking. As one looks back over the social events of the past year, many enjoyable incidents come to mind; and perhaps among a student’s most pleasant evenings was one spent at a dance when there was music by the Sophisti-Kats. 44 Magazine Sales To stimulate interest in the magazine cam- paign this year, an Oscar was awarded, each day going to the homeroom with the highest total of sales for that day. The Curtis Publishing Company sponsored the drive from October 4 to 14, during which approximately $2,700 worth of magazines were sold. Mr. Vernon Bashaw, in charge of the cam- paign, was assisted by his shorthand II class: Elsie Brink, Dawn Deets, Betty Dudman, Carolyn Foster, Mary Joan Gibson, Mary Pool, Miriam Rapp, Elsie Grobe, Eileen Huffman, Delores Kibble, Carole Stoddard, and Bernadine Wor- rell. The high salesmen for each day were Duane Bothe, Betsy Hoon, Elroy Martin, Gretchen Pana, Beverly Beier, Joanne Metzen, and Irene Atkinson. Betsy Hoon sold the most subscriptions for the entire campaign Mr. Lon Scofield s home room had the highest total sales. The Dixon High School Debate Club was or- ganized when Mr. Ward Glaeser invited several juniors and seniors to participate in high school debating. Those interested were lively Cyd Reinhardt, attentive Lee Pana, cautious Norma Rorer, spirited Martha Whitmer, observant Nancy Andrews, wide-awake Stanley Scholl, and re- sourceful Fred Gonnerman. They are usually busy hunting for their briefs or notes. The two questions that were debated were the National Collegiate High School questions for 1950 and 1951. They were Resolved, That the Electoral College should be abolished,- and Resolved, That the American people should reject the welfare state Schedules included debates with Sterling, Mendota, Amboy, Rochelle, and Geneseo,- the State Debate Contest at DeKalb,- and the State Conference at Mendota. With the initial interests shown in debate this year, Dixon High School hopes to be well rep- resented in forensics in the future Debate Club Home We are the Future Homemakers of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hopes. Thus beings the creed of the Home Ec.Club, consisting of approximately 130 girls from the Home Ec. classes. Officers elected for this year were as follows: Betty Reigle, president; Joanne Metzen, vice- president; Susan James, secretary,- Vernita Sitter, treasurer; and Josephine Wolf, pianist. Miss Olive Cotta and Mrs. Currens served as faculty advisers. Club meetings were held once a month in the cafeteria. In order to acquaint new members with the club, the first meeting consisted of an emblem service. Those taking part in the cere- mony were Nancy Andrews, Marlene Dorty, Shirley Middleton, Delores Kibble, Jacqueline Fry, Janet Hill and Betty Reigle. Entertainment at the Christmas meeting included an accordion F. The Dixon chapter of Future Farmers of America, with its motto of Learning to do- doing to learn-learning to live-living to serve, is constantly striving to develop better farm citizens. Under the direction of Mr. George Reed, vocational agriculture instructor, the boys carry a project program and attempt to reach the goals set up by the national organization. From the projects, usually livestock or crop enterprises, the student learns from actual experience the basic farm practices. These projects must be carried on to secure active membership in the F F A. The member exhibits his project at local fairs and thus determines the success of his work. The varied activities of the local chapter are prepared and executed by the members them- selves. Social activities include a father and son banquet, a party with the Home Ec. girls, and a Christmas Banquet. Every year the boys olay basketball and baseball. Ec. Club solo by Josephine Wolf, a reading by Harriet Stahl, and a vocal duet by Charlotte Jones and Vernita Sitter. Following the program, the mem- bers participated in a grab bag and group sing- ing. At the March meeting Harold Cook, a local florist, talked to the girls on flower arrangements. Money was raised for the club by selling milk, orange juice and candy bars in the cafeteria and cards and gift wrappings at Christmas time. Last summer for the second time, the club sent a delegate to the Future Homemakers of America summer camp at Bloomington, Illinois. Dorothy Ransom told many interesting things about her experiences at the camp which affords an oppor- tunity for members of Home Ec.Clubs all over Illinois to meet with other girls interested in homemaking. The motto of the Home Ec. Club is Toward New Horizons. The goal of the homemakers is to work toward better lives, and to establish homes in the future of which all America may be proud. . A. Probably the favorite activity carried out is the pest contest. Two organized teams bring in sparrows, starlings, pigeons and other pests found in rural areas. Each pest has an evaluated number of points. The team with the least num- ber of points treats the other team to a picnic. Last year members of the F.F.A. attended the State F.F A convention. Frederick Gonnerman was entered in the district speech contest. Ten others engaged in a judging contest. Officers for the first semester were Duane Swartz, president; Andy Near, vice-president; Frederick Gonnerman, secretary,- Dick Gates, treasurer,- Brian Stouffer, reporter; and Rodney Bollman, sentinel. Those elected for the second semester were Frederick Gonnerman, president; Bob Hummel, vice-president; Duane Swartz, secretary; Rod- ney Bollman, treasurer,- Dick Gates, reporter; and Dale Rhodes, sentinel. 47 SPORTS G. A. A. The Girls Athletic Association opened the year with 150 girls participating in a program of year-round recreation under the leadership of Mrs. Lucy Roe. Basketball was the main attraction during the year, with teams representing all the classes competing against each other. In the final tour- nament the seniors were the victors. Other sports which drew many members during the year were bowling, volleyball, hiking, tennis, archery, baseball, and soccer. On Friday noons the gym was opened to the entire student body for the purpose of enter- taining themselves by dancing, cards, volley- ball games, ping pong, shuffleboard, badminton, and checkers. On January 13, 107 girls and several faculty members rode to Chicago in three buses to see the Sonja Henie Ice Review. The afternoon was spent by visiting museums, shopping, and sight-seeing. The year closed with the annual Spring Dance on April 5. It is a custom on this occasion for the girl to pay the expenses for the evening. The officers for the year were Mary Gibson, president; Pat Warner, vice-president; Gerry Schenfeld, secretary-treasurer. SO Homecoming QUEEN Frances Lahey KING Floyd Acker ATTENDANTS Jane Winkler Mary Ellen Rosbrook COURT Carole Wakeley Wilma Presnell Joan Bennett 51 Varsity Football Row 1: J. Join . R. Bellman. I). Swart . D. Barton. S. Nagy. J. Ruth. J. Weitsel, A. Nfwronifr. Row 2: Coach Scofield. L. Adama. W. HufTord. B. Uffwtyri). Crawford. (� . Contrera� . IV Krman. F. Acker. B. Roe. Head Coach Owena. Row 3: Manager R. Concotelii. C. Sklavanitia. B. Spielman. W. Ackerman. J. Quinn. P. Berrettim. I). Maronde. D. Mooney, Manager I). Thome. Row 4: D. Heck. T. Murphy. H. Dixon. J. Mercer, J. Heindel. A. Near. H. Henning. The Dukes opened their football season at Lyons, Iowa, where our boys suffered a 35-0 licking. Dixon’s only outstanding play was a pass from Floyd Acker to Wayne Hufford cover- ing 39 yards. On September 22 Dixon was victorious over Amboy by a 27-0 margin. Acker and Contreras scored in the first and second quarters, respec- tively. Lafferty then scored in the third quarter,- and Crawford ran for the fourth quarter touch- down. Roe converted on three out of four attempts. The third game was played on September 29 with the Sterling Warriors on the Duke field. Acker scored on a quarterback sneak in the last period. Roe converted for the extra point. The final score was Sterling 18, Dixon 7. The Dukes were defeated by Ottawa, 13-0 on October 6. Ottawa scored both touchdowns in the second half. October 13 was the date when DeKalb rocked the Dukes into a 36-6 defeat. Contreras scored on a 12 yard run off tackle Roe’s attempt was wide. The Duke squad travelled to Hall on October 20, where the Red Devils smashed the Dixon eleven 33-0. Contreras was Dixon’s only bright spot. On October 27 the Dukes lost to Rock Falls, 26-14 In the third canto Contreras, Acker, and Roe combined to score fourteen points for Dixon. Dixon scored an inspiring 37-7 victory over Geneseo in the annual Homecoming Game. Contreras ran for the first three scores. Dixon added a safety in the third quarter. Later, Acker threw a pass to Hufford in the end zone. With one minute left, Reilly darted 41 yards to score. Roe converted all five times. Floyd Acker had the distinction of being elected the team’s most valuable player,' and also one of the co-captains. Gil Contreras was voted the other co-captain. 52 Senior Dukes Floyd Acker Larry Adams Danny Heck John Heindel Wayne Hufford John Jones Bill Lafferty Jim Mercer Dennis Mooney Steve Nagy Andy Near Bill Spielman 53 Frosh-Soph Football Row 1: J. Muncon. J. Srhluctcr. D. Cibu. B. Gorman, P. Kelly. K. LeKever. P. Schuler. B. Sage. Row 2: E. Coflej B. Andercon. J. ( orman. I). Kerley. P. Wolfe. J. Collin . VV . Lepperd, B. Booa. (', Buccer. I). Burke. T. Curran. Row 3: Coach Williams. I. Adame. J. Lloyd. D. Hein del. R. Conderrnan. J. Schiele. J. Coral. J. Bay. I). Swarte. R. Burkaloo. I). Nolan. Coach Swan. Row 4: C. Burner. B. Athford. D. Reeder. A. BohnhofT. L. I.und, T. HulTorrl. R. 8eaworth. E. V’alach. D. Wiggington. The Dukelets, coached by Lloyd Swan and Stan Williams, opened the season by losing to Lyons, Iowa, 15-7. Jack Munson tallied the only score for Dixon late in the game. On September 22 the young Dukes defeated Amboy, 20-0. Jerry Webb scored twice, and Munson added the final TD while Ashford was converting on two out of three attempts. In their first conference game Bob Ashford s touchdown and extra point were not enough to beat Sterling, as the latter scored fourteen points to win handily. On the following Friday night the Dukelets traveled to Ottawa, where they succumbed, 33-8. Dixon’s scores came on an end run by Tom Hufford and a safety late in the third canto. On October 13 the frosh-sophs played host to DeKalb. The Barblets proved to be unfavor- able guests, as they won, 14-0. The following week the Dukelets were blanked for the second game in a row by a strong Hall eleven, 13-0, on the victor’s field. On October 27 John Schick broke the touch- down drought for the home team. His lone score was to no avail though, as Rock Falls triumphed, 25-6. In the final game of the season the Dukelets out-fought Geneseo, 25-7, to please the Home- coming crowd. The young Dukes ended the season with a 2-6 record identical to that of the varsity. With a team comprised mostly of big, inexperi- enced freshmen, Coach Lloyd Swan is looking forward to a more prosperous season next fall. Varsity Coach Sam Owens can be assured in the future of a team that will show plenty of spirit and fight besides above-average size. 54 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Arthur C. Bowers Coaches Lon Scofield Sam Owens Lloyd Swan Varsity Basketball Varsity Football Frosh-Soph Basketball Football Assistant JV Basketball Frosh-Soph Football 55 Varsity Basketball Row 1: W. Hufford, D. Anderson, B. Latterly, J Mercer, F. Acker, D. Heck, K. Kappler. Row 2: Coach Scofield, J. Weitzel, A. Near, W. Ackerman, J. Boedeker, B. Reilly, P. Kernan. Absent: B. Huffman. The Dukes opened the season with a 53-52 victory over Clinton on the home floor,- Mercer led the locals with 29 points. The following week the Dukes lost to West Rockford, 61-43, and the next night the Dixon boys were stopped by Crystal Lake, 50-34. On December 8 the Dukes whipped Amboy, 68-46. The next night the Dukes, led by Acker and Mercer, scored an impressive 62-54 vic- tory over Marmion. Acker's 19 points paced the Dukes to a 62-47 victory over Savannah on December 16. The Dixon five met stiff op- position in losing to Lyons on December 21. McKinley of Chi- cago staged a third quarter spurt in edging the Dukes, 58-50, on December 22; Acker and Mercer shared 56 top scoring honors with Kappler, Kernan, Hufford, and Lafferty also contributing to the Dukes’ scoring punch. In a return engagement on January 6 the hometeam outscored Rock Falls, 61-58; Acker and Mercer combined their skills in scoring 50 points. Mercer scored 30 points in helping the Dukes defeat Polo on January 12, 70-47. The follow- ing week-end Fulton lost on the Dixon floor by a wide margin, 71-35,- Acker paced the Dukes with 23 counters. On February 10 the Dixon boys succumbed to Prophetstown, 42-41; Kernan was high scorer with 12 points. The Sterling Warriors on Feb- ruary 17 left the Dixon gym on the short end of a 55-45 score. In the regional the Dukes got to the semi- finals,where Sterling scored a 47-45 victory to end Dixon's season. The Dukes with a 6-3 record tied for second in NCIC competition. Ernie Brink, Mgr. Steve Nagy, Asst. Mgr. Floyd Acker Dick Anderson Danny Heck Wayne Hufford Kelly Kappler Bill Lafferty Jim Mercer Andy Near Bob Reilly 57 Junior Varsity Row 1: B. Gorham, D. Barton, C. Sklavanitis, D. Gardner, K. Bruce. Row 2: H. Henning, B. Roe, H. Dixon, A. Newcomer, C. Yount. Row 3: R. Schroeder, D. Crawtord, J. Fitzsimmons, E. Thomas, Coach Owens. Absent: T. Murphy. The Junior Varsity, coached by Sam Owens, opened their basketball season by suffering a 62-53 defeat at Franklin Grove. Henry Dixon led the losers with thirteen points On December 7 Henry Dixon s seventeen points were to no avail, as Rock Falls won a close one, 47-46, on the Dukes' court. On December 18 Oregon traveled to Dixon and suffered a 40-30 defeat. Benny Roe’s five buckets and two gift tosses were tops for the Owensmen. On December 22 against Sterling, Dixon had to go into overtime before they won, 27-26. Newcomer's eleven points were high for Dixon. In a return game at Rock Falls, Dixon lost its first overtime contest by a 36-34 margin. Aker- man and Dixon scored ten apiece. Every member of the squad hit the scoring column as the J.V.’s trounced Polo, 54-18, on January 17. The next day the J.V.'s traveled to Princeton where they were beaten, 37-28. Weitzel and Boedeker were high with nine points apiece The following week, on January 22, the team journeyed to Oregon and won, 64-33. New- comer and Weitzel shared scoring honors with eleven points apiece Princeton won another close game from the J.V.'s, 35-31, on January 29. Bruce's ten points were tops for Dixon. In their second meeting Franklin Grove had a harder time whipping Dixon away from home, but finally eked out a 39-37 win. Bruce led all scorers again with thirteen points. At Sterling the J.V.'s were beaten, 30-26. Bruce continued to lead Dixon offensively with twelve points. On February 14 Rock Falls made it three in a row with a 45-42 win. Akerman and New- comer each tallied thirteen points. Newcomer's twelve points led the J.V.'s in their final game of the season against Polo. The Owensmen won, 36-27. 58 Frosh-Soph Basketball Row 1: J. DeYoung, B. Ashford, P. Schuler, K. Gaul, B. Sage, A. Shelton. Row 2: T. Hufford, J. Gorman, D. Kerley, J. Munson, D. Reeder. J. Collins. Row 3: C. Busser, D. Rubey, L. Lund, I. Adams, S. Lindell, Coach Swan. The Freshman-Sophomore basketball season wasn't as dismal as it seemed. Over half of the boys were freshmen, and there was much experience gained for next year. The Duke- lets won four out of twenty games for a 200 average. The young Dukes showed their best form against Polo and Prophetstown when they won 51-43 and 43-20. Their worst showing was against Ottawa, when the scoreboard read 40-1 at the half and 64-14 when the final whistle blew. Larry Lund, a 6'4 freshman, took individual scoring honors as he tallied 154 points. The tall center's 21 points against Polo were the highest single game effort by any Dukelet. Coached by Lloyd Swan, the inexperienced Dukelets showed at times some great possibil- ities. Especially outstanding was the rebound- ing job done by Sonny Kerley and Tom Huf- ford. Jim DeYoung, Ken Gaul, Larry Lund, and Jim Collins displayed some good shooting ability. All were valuable assets to this year's squad With this one year under their belts, the Dukelets should come back next year with some- thing for the home town folks to cheer about. Following are the scores of the Dukelet s nine conference games: Dixon . .. . 13 Rock Falls . 42 Dixon 31 Princeton 39 Dixon 22 Geneseo 30 Dixon 38 Hall 42 Dixon .... 15 Sterling 38 Dixon . . . .. . 18 Mendota 32 Dixon 20 Rochelle 38 Dixon 14 Ottawa . 64 Dixon 24 DeKalb 57 59 50 Track Row 1: S. Nagy, D. Thoms, K. Huck, W. Ackerman, J. Fitzsimmons, A. Mueller, I. Adams, J. Munson, D. Rubey. Row 2: D. Kelly, D. Maronde, B. Gorham, P. Berrettini, B. Holland, B. Whisenand, Mr. Bowers. Row 3: B. James, K. Hopballe, L. Adams, J. Cleary, W. Hufford, E. Brink, W. Moves, S. Scholl, B. Lafferty, S. Stack- house, D. Gates, G. Wakeley. Row 4: B. Missman, K. Noffziger, D. Utter, J. Reed. The 1950 Dixon track squad, coached by A. C. Bowers, had a very successful season probably because the team was comprised mostly of ex- perienced seniors. The Dukes won four of five dual meets and captured their only triangle meet. On April 20 the home team opened the sea- son against Princeton on Dixon's track. Led by Naffziger and Utter, the Dukes proved too much for the Tigers, as they won, 71-42. At another home meet on April 25 the Dukes scored a 60-52 victory over Rock Falls. Bill Lafferty and Ken Naffziger starred for the home team. Three days later the Dukes traveled to Ster- ling to participate in the Sterling Invitational Relays. The home team won the meet handily, while Dixon placed fifth with 22 points. On May 3 Dixon traveled to Rochelle, where they trounced the Hubs, 83-20. Bill Lafferty hogged the spotlight as he captured three firsts. In the Rockford Relays held on May 6 the Dukes finished eighth in a field of eleven. In the only triangular meet of the season Dixon whipped Byron and Mt. Morris by a wide margin. Lafferty again captured three firsts besides running on the winning relay team. In the District Meet at Rockford Lafferty won Dixon s only first—that in the broad jump As a team, Dixon placed third. A powerful Sterling squad whipped the Dukes, 87-26. Dixon’s half -miler, Jim Reed, captured the only first for Dixon. Lafferty’s three firsts were tops for Dixon as the latter whipped Mendota, 77-35. On May 26 the Dukes concluded the season with a respectable third place in the NCIC meet held at Sterling. Lafferty and Reed took first in their specialties. Jerry Wakeley, senior and star sprinter, was elected captain for the season. 60 This year the Dixon High School golfers had some tough matches. Out of the scheduled twelve contests, the squad captured five vic- tories, two of which were from Sterling. At the end of the season the team placed fourth in the conference meet played on the home course. The 1950 team practiced and played their matches at the Country Club. The golf coach, Mr. Sharpe, arranged several group lessons with the pro at the golf course. The boys had the aid of the pro throughout the season. The varsity letter winners were Walt Lohse, Phil Kerz, Bob Leonard, George Tyler, Clyde Yount, Lou Hansen, and Don Lovett. Other members of the varsity squad were Jim Mercer and Tom Murphy. The only lettermen returning are C Yount, G. Tyler, and D. Lovett. These three boys will be juniors. 61 The Dixon Duke s varsity tennis squad, under the direction of A. P. Hamersmith, opened the season with a 9-0 victory over Rochelle The Duke netters went on to win eight decisions and lose only two. On May 6, the Dukes went to East Rockford for the district tournament. Floyd Acker and El Fike kept Dixon's hopes alive when they got as far as the second round of the doubles com- petition before they were stopped The conference meet was held at Dixon. The Dukes took first place in this meet. Floyd Acker defeated El Fike for the singles championship Al Newcomer and Jim Boedeker were de- feated in the finals of the doubles competition. The letter winners for the successful season were Floyd Acker, El Fike, Al Newcomer, Jim Boedeker, and Dick Joslyn. CrossCountry PA Announcers Coach Marvin Winger and his cross-country boys enjoyed a highly successful season by cap- turing all of their dual meets and placing second in the all-important conference meet. The Dukes opened the season on September 28 by defeating Princeton, 15-52. On October 5 the Warriors from Sterling traveled to Dixon and left soon after smarting from a 24-35 de- feat. The Dukes left for Princeton on October 10 and dealt the Tigers a 15-48 setback. On the same day a triangular meet was held at Princeton between LaSalle-Peru, Dixon, and the home team. L-P won with the Dixon boys run- ning a close second. On October 12 the Dukes trimmed Sterling by two points. At the Geneseo Invitational held on October 7 Dixon placed seventh out of a field of fifteen. In the confer- ence meet at Princeton Darwin Toms of Dixon finished first and set a new conference record. The Dukes as a team finished second behind Geneseo. The final meet was the District Meet at Sheffield. Fifteen teams entered with our boys taking seventh. At the end of the season Dean Gardner was elected captain. All but three of these boys will return next year for what should be another great season. He was tackered instead of tackled,- the ball was tumbled’ instead of fumbled, and the ball was carried by 'tacker' instead of Acker , are a few of the mistakes that the public ad- dress announcers made during the previous foot- ball season. Just the same, their work kept the fans in a good mood on those cold winter nights. The announcers this year were Paul Johns, Chuck Sherman, Darwin Slain, Jack Sworm, and Ronald Helms. The mechanics were Bob Loge- mann and Lee Pana. The supervisor was Mr. Ward Glaeser. Perhaps few people realized how nervous the fellows were when they were on the field. Just talking about it and actually going out and talking through the mike are two entirely dif- ferent things. The boys, however, seemed to get much en- joyment from this year’s announcing. It gave them a good chance to practice effective speech and find their speech difficulties. Most of the fellows who were out this year were members of the speech department. For his service, any member of the staff was admitted to all the games without charge. The announcers of the class of 51 wish to extend the best of luck to next year's staff. 62 Cheerleaders VARSITY: Row 1: Helen McKenney, Pauline Heckman. Row 2: Carol Reynolds, Irene Atkinson, Nancy Long. Row 3: Robert Heck. Absent: Lee Pana. FROSH-SOPH: Janet Sleasman, Gretchen Pana, Marcia Steinmetz, Judy Kennedy, Helen Sawyer. 63 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS SNAPS AND ADS y4cLn ow Uj merit The staff wishes to thank the following students who wrote or tyjied articles for the Dixonian. Mary Billeter Martha Whitmer Gerry Schenfeld Carol Reynolds Norma Rorer Marianne Metz Marilyn Plum!) Patsy Pieschel Jackie Fry Barbara Buckley Joyce Potter Diane Johnson Betty Fane Carole Stoddard David Hoekman Mary Pool Jeanne Johnston Nancy Andrews Peggy Sue Anderson Mary Ellen Rosbrook Beverly Drew Cheryl Spencer Bernadine Worrell Betty Reigle Sylvia Schuler Rosemary Kreamer Faun Johnson June Thompson Betty Utter Shirley Wooldridge Beverly Beier Alma Beery Nancy Whitcomb Loreata McDonald Clyde Yount Eileen Huffman Ruth Lutzweiler Paul Johns Jim Boedeker Irene Atkinson Jim Collins A1 Newcomer GARAGE SUPPLY CO. Auto Part Jobbers Machine Shop Service Safety Glass Tools - Auto Parts - Batteries 105 E. First St. Phone 3-0361 JOHNS WALGREEN AGENCY DRUG STORE “Everything A Good Drug Store Should Have” 106 Galena Ave. NAYLOR CO. Finest in Meats JOHN DEERE MURPHY'S Quality Farm Machinery Market and Grocery 719 Brinton Ave. Phone 4-8051 66 SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES For Young Men - - and Men Who Stay Young - - LAWTON BROTHERS DAIRY Manufacturers and Distributors of Pasteurized Grade “A” Milk and Lawton’s “Extra Rich” Ice Cream “At Your Store or at our Door” 114 North Peoria Avenue Dixon, Illinois Visit Our Modern Dairy Bar JAMES SONS Billiards 107 Peoria Phone 2-9601 DRESSES FOR THE JUNIOR Carlye — Minx Modes — Kay Dunhill — Paul Sachs — at — KATHRYN BEARDS 67 Halloween Party “8cof” and friend Monkey� ? Freshies Lincoln kids Mean Robert IBooks like fun! Hawaiian dancer� Friend� Freshman Day ’47 Beauty parlor? Thanksgiving Assembly Nice view Freshman Day ’47 68 Cahill Electric Shop Westinghouse Appliances Gardner's Garage American Kitchen Cabinets Oscar Gardner, Proprietor ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING AND REPAIR WORK 311 West Boyd Street 213 West First St. Phone 4-0011 Dixon, Illinois DIXON, ILLINOIS “You Can Pay More But You Can’t Buy Better” HAL ROBERTS CO, INC. WARNER WARNER Wholesale Tobacco Attorneys-at Law Candy, Sundries Phone 3-1321 Dixon, Illinois H. V. MASSEY HARDWARE HARDWARE PAINTS SPORTING GOODS 88 Galena Phone 2-0511 69 For Over 80 Years the Name . . . REIER’S . . . Has Meant Fine Bread Baked Fine — Since ’69 EARL F. SLAGLE SON Good Printing 120 EL E'irst Phone 4-0341 HILL BROS. GROCERY The Best in Fine Foods 112 North Galena Avenue Phone 3-1831 HOME LUMBER AND COAL CO. Home Builders for Home Folks Building Material, Wire Fencing Fuel 411-413 First St. Dixon, Illinois Telephone 2-1571 FOR QUALITY, STYLE AND SERVICE BUY MENS’ WEAR AT BOYNTON-RICHARDS CO. Freezer-Fresh Ice Cream FULFS BROS. CONFECTIONERY A Treat Where Friends Meet SPORTING GOODS CIGARS AND TOBACCO 114-116 North Galena Phone 3-8241 Ray Herbert Glenn Rosbrook WILLYS SALES AND SERVICE Powered by the New Hurricane 4 and Lightning 6 Engines New Power and Design! “America’s Most Useful Vehicle” Complete Line of Factory Replacement Parts “WHERE TO CALL” PERRY MOTOR SALES E. Rivkr Road Phone 2-9501 Quality of Serv ce Speaks for Itself MELVIN FUNERAL HOME COOK’S FLOWERS HAROLD C. COOK 108 Hast First Strekt Phone 2-1541 CHICAGO AVENUE QUALITY GROCERY CLEANERS Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Quality Meats Personalized Service 506 Chicago Ave. Phone 4-0861 95 Hennepin Ave. Phone 3-9521 A. L. Geisenheimer C Company H. M. Rasch, Owner Phone 3-9111 DIXON, ILLINOIS DRY GOODS Ready-to-Wear Garments Rugs, Curtains, Draperies Our Specialty Millinery, Gift Novelties PONTIAC SALES and SERVICE Montgomery PONTIAC TERMINAL Ward GARAGE Across from the High School 72 JONES Edna N. Nattress Shop 124 Galena Ave. FUNERAL Dixon, Illinois HOME DRESSES, COATS, SUITS, FORMALS, HATS HESS AGENCY 118 E. 3kd St. Phone 2-0201 WILCOX Dixon Appliance Co., Inc. Jewelry 103 Peoria Avenue WATCHES - (1IFTS Dixon, Illinois 110 Galena Ave. Phone 4-0241 LINDQUIST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY and ROCK RIVER READY-MIX 73 DIXON, ILLINOIS Lincoln Exhibit Freshman Initiation Wrestling Dangerous I)an McGrew Lincoln Exhibit Cute couple Interesting, hmm? Detasslers? Junior girls Slumber party Picnic 74 OVERSTREET'S JEWELRY Every gift from OVERSTREET'S is a “(lift of Distinction” lie the cost small or large. OMEGA WATCHES hold the WORLD’S RECORD for ACCURACY Insist on OMEGA JONES JONES FRANK E. WOLFE Attorneys-at-Law 105 W. First St. Dixon, Illinois Electrical Contracting Phone 4-0641 315 First Street THE DIXON NATIONAL BANK The Friendly Bank with the Chimes Clock We Invite You to Make This Your Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance C'orp. Comfortable, WEARABLE STYLES that get the emphatic approval of the high school crowd! STURDILY CONSTRUCTED to take a lot of hard wear. . . . STYLED to please fashion-wise young tastes! Choose them in a VARIETY OF DESIGNS. All Shoes Fitted by X-Ray BOWMAN BROS. SHOE STORE 75 121 West First Street Dixon, Illinois CL,J Milt Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Funeral Home Memorial Park “Everything in One Place at Time of Need” 1121 North on Galena Phone 3-1381 Joe GrygiePs The Finest in Choice Meats Phone 2-0191 106 N. Galena Ave. Famous For Fine Foods and Entertainment UmL oiv A Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Peterson HEMMINGER NASH SALES - SERVICE DIXON ILLINOIS C. MARSHALL’S Fine Automobiles 800 N. Galena 76 YOUR GOOD NEIGHBOR IN BUSINESS Our goal is to serve the best interests of our depositors, our borrowers and our community at all times. CITY NATIONAL BANK in Oixon Member Federal I)ejx)sit Insurance Corporation Jack Andrews Cities Service 24 Hour Wrecker Service Any Time — Any Place PHONE 4-8391 PHONE DIXON CITIES SERVICE DOT’S TO SUCCEED BEAUTY SHOP Never spend money you haven’t got Permanents Our To buy things you Specialty don’t need— To show people you 703 So. Galena Ave. Dial 2-0141 don’t like. Dorothy Gkhdes E. M. GREENE i ach flic he 3 2U B N A SPORTING GOODS 77 SCHOOL CALENDAR 1950-51 September October November December January February March April May June 5 School opens 13 Flection of Homeroom Representatives 15 Football -Lyons there 22 Football Amboy here 29 Football -Sterling here 2 Junior King Committee 4 Assembly C. E. Jones 6 Football Ottawa there 13 Football- DeKalb here 20 Football- Hall- there 23 Assembly Cortland and Cook 27 Football- -Rock Falls- there 3 Football Geneseo here Homecoming 10 All-School Party- Juniors 15 Grade Cards Assembly Captain Paul Dry 16 Assembly- Chicago Motor Club 17 Play “Our Town” 20 Cap and Gown Committee 22 Thanksgiving Assembly Basketball - Clinton here 23 Thanksgiving vacation 24 Thanksgiving vacation 1 Basketball West Rockford—there 2 Basket I mil Cyrstal Imke—here 4 Assembly Choral group 8 Basketball Amboy here 9 Basketball Marmion here 15 Basketlmll Rock Falls there 16 Basketball Savannah—here 21 Basketball Lyons—there 22 Christmas Assembly Basketball McKinley here 24 I)HS Chorus Vesper 12 Basketball- Princeton—here 13 Basketlmll Polo—there 19 Basketball—Sterling there 20 Basket! mil Fulton here 22 Senior Invitation Committee 24 Semester Exams 25 Semester Exams 26 Semester Exams Basketball— Geneseo— here 31 Grade Cards 2 Basketlmll Hall- here 6 Assembly Frederick Siobiam 9 Basketlmll Ottawa- there 10 Basketlmll Prophetstown—here 16 Midwinter Institute Basketlmll DeKalb—there 17 Basketlmll Sterling—here 23 Basketlmll Mendota—here 27 - March 2 Regional Tourney 28 College Day 7 College Day 16 Play “Fog Island” 23 Good Friday Vacation 31 - April 8 Spring Vacation 11 Grade Carda 13 GAA Dance 20 Choral Program 27 All-School Party—Yearbook 11 Spring Concert 25 Conference Varsity Track Meet—Sterling 26 Conference Frosh-Soph Track Meet—Dixon Conference Golf and Tennis Tournaments—Dixon 3 Baccalaureate 4 Semester exams 5 Semester exams 7 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom 8 Grade Cards Graduation DIXON LOYALTY Dixon High, our dear old Dixon High We are loyal to the purple and white U-rah-rah! I et’s get in the fight! We’re out to win this game, We’re fighting for her fame, So we’ll cheer, cheer, on to victory For dear old Dixon High. GIVE ME A “D” Cheerleader: Response: Give me a D D I 1 X X 0 0 N N Yeeeaaa Dixon fight! ! ! Response: D I X o N D U K E S ECHO Cheerleader: I) I X O N D U K E S Together: Yea Dixon! Yea Dukes! Yea Yea Dixon Dukes! CLAP YOUR HANDS Clap your hands, stamp your feet, We’ve got a team that can’t be beat, Aye rah, rah, rah rah rah Aye rah, rah, rail rah rah Aye ray, rah, rah rah rah Aye rah! 79 Buckley's Party Joyce Entertains Volley 1� 11 Joyce anil Peimv Reclining Track Resting Softball Bashful? Carole anti Cheryl Anne History Class Miss Bessmer Football Assembly 80 THIS IS OUR TOWN . . . High standards of public education. Four grade schools and a high school, all having excellent plant facilities and superior teaching staffs. Thirty industrial concerns manufacturing and processing diversified products for national markets. The center of a large trading area and the hub of travel and transportation for all of northern Illinois. Excellent recreational facilities one of the best park systems in the state. . Splendid opportunity for industrial and commercial development. 84 Peokia Avenue Phone 2-8421 Dixon, Illinois 84-86 Galena Ave. Phone 4-0441 DIXON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FURNTURE CARPETS AND RUGS LINOLEUM VENETIAN BLINDS WINDOW SHADES 84 Peokia Avenue Phone 2-8421 Dixon, Illinois KREIM'S FURNITURE STORE 81 84-86 Galena Ave. Phone 4-0441 THE MOR-MILK COMPANY Dixon, Illinois Modern Knowledge Emphasizes The Importance of Proper Nutrition for Livestock and Poultry JCt ine 3 rt, men t S ore B M RECREATION PARLOR Billiards Pocket Billiards Famous for Broiled Hamburgers and Malted Milks Tobacco Cigarettes 82 Headquarters for Dresses For All After School Snacks Occasions Snow White MILDRED R YAN Bakery Dress Shoppe BUCK'S BOOK STORE FORD HOPKINS CO. 107 Galena Ave. Phone 4-8411 DRUG STORE TEA ROOM 123 First Phone 2-9881 Distinguished Floral Arrangements SMITH GOODYEAR For All Occasions SERVICE Flowers by Steve ns First and Ottawa 93 Galena Ave. Phone 3-8121 DIXON, ILLINOIS Sally Stevens, Prop Phone 2-8851 Priebe : Sons, Inc. Hatchery Retail Store Phone 4-8781 86 Hennepin Ave. 83 Reynolds Wire Division National Standard Company DIXON, ILLINOIS INDUSTRIAL WIRE CLOTH Shoes Rubbers Hosiery For the Entire Family ERZINGER'S Shoe Store Buckley-Staples Funeral Home Frank Buckley, Owner 710 Third St. Phone 2-8671 Dixon, Illinois OUR SERVICE INCLUDES Health Fire Protection Convenience Luxury Continuous Service 24 Hours a Day DIXON WATER COM PAN'S 84 Jahn Ollier Again A familiar and reassuring slogan Familiar .. because it has appealed in thousands of the country's finest year- books for the past half century. Reassurinc ... because those years of specialized experience brinf complete service, outstanding Quality and de- pendable delivery to the yearbook staffs, with whom we work. JAHN a OLLIER ENCRAVINC CO. • 17 V. Washington Blvd. Chicago 7. Illinois 85 18881110 VENIER JEWELERS western 1 AUTO 1 Perfect Bluebird Diamonds I Associate 1 V Store M 85 Galena Avenue O'MALLEY'S For Sharp Looking Young Men’s Clothes and Accessories Standard Service Station Shop at Boyd Street and Galena Avenue HANK HENRY, INC. Phone 2-8761 Dixon, Illinois “Smartly Styled Men’s Wear” Dixon Home Telephone Company Fast Courteous Service Increase Your “Eye-O” • v — with the Right Light Three-fourths of all you learn must come to you through your eyes. Eyestrain due to poor lighting can cause | oor grades and defective vision. So play safe and 1m sure your study lamp provides enough light for easy, effortless seeing. Eyesight is Price- less . . . (iood Light is ('heap. ILLINOIS NORTHERN DIVISION Public Service Company of Northern Illinois NEWMAN MOTOR SALES CO. Dodge and Plymouth Cars and Dodge Trucks Complete Body and Fender Repair “Bear” Front End Equipment - Frame and Wheel Straightening 76-88 Ottawa Ave. Phone 2-0271 CAMPBELL WILLIAMS Sales STUDEBAKER Service Cars and Trucks EDWARD “SPARKY CAMPBELL 82 Ottawa Ave. WAYNE WILLIAMS Phone 3-9451 87 VANDENBERG PAINT CO. Paint —Wallpaper —Glass 204 W. First Phone 4-0711 Dixon, Illinois W. H. WARE Hardware for Hard-wear Maytag Washers Kelvinator Refrigerators 211 First St. Phone 3-0171 Dixon, Illinois COFFEY IMPLEMENT For the Finest in Leather Goods STORES Visit Phone 2-0091 Dixon Leather International Harvester Quality Products “Good Equipment Makes a Good Shop Luggage - Saddlery - Trunks Farmer Better” Dixon, III. VILLIGERS ST RUB 8c VEST TEXACO SERVICE DRUG STORE TExicoV Prescriptions (g) Sherman-Williams Paint 115 First St. Phone 3-0251 One Block North of High School Phone 4-8301 llhc _ Jloffijwooil We Clean Rugs' Stifle hojy 109 S. Hennepin Phone 3-8341 88 ANDIES CANDIES Tobacco - Toiletries - Sundries Merchandise Prescriptions Filled by Registered Pharmacists Phonf 4-1971 Dixon, Illinois Phone 3-8171 HAY MILLER L. J. Welch Co. “For People Who ('are’’ Real Estate and Insurance lord's 102 First Street barber bboji Phone 3-8171 North Dixon 115 N. Galena Ave. WILLIAM E. HUBBELL SLOTHOWER General Contractor HARDWARE 1010 Highland Avenue Phone 3-5401 113 Hennepin Ave. Phone 4-9401 PALMER HOUSE Zuend's Seed Hobby Store JIM PALMER Complete Lawn and Garden Headquarters 121 S. Galena Phone 4-8011 117 North Galena Ave. 89 STUDIO PORTRAITS Fkamks Enlarged Photographs Photographs in Colok Commercial Photos Photostats Cameras Films Thank You and Best W ishes to the Class of ’51 A MODERN STUDIO AND CAMERA SHOP 121 E. First Street DIXON, ILLINOIS H. A. ROE 105 East Second Street COMPANY Dixon, Illinois HARRISON MOTOR SALES Chevrolet Sales Service Cadillac 414 First St. Phone 3-1551 WESTGOR MUSICAL INST. CO. 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