Dixon High School - Dixonian Yearbook (Dixon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1956 volume:

ix on ian 9 Kay Lund Barbara Maloney Donna Smythe Janice Rutherford Rudy Marloth Co-Editors-in-Chief Assistant Editor Photography Editor Sports Editor Gerry Coffey . Assistant Sports Editor Donna Hintz Advertising Manager Georgiana Stiles Circulation Manager Herbert P. Helton . Editorial Adviser A. P. Hamersmith . Business Adviser a senior s memories are many . . . four years ago . . . green freshmen . . seems like yesterday . . . first day in high school . . . locker trouble . . . confused schedules . . . serious sophomores ... no longer green . . . snake dance . . . homecoming parade . . carefree juniors . . . picking out class rings ... all school party . . . did some serious thinking , . . seventh period pep assemblies . . . sedate seniors . . . at last . . . senior pictures . . . ordering announcements . . . college day already . . . the nostalgia of the last class . . . the prom . . . the rustle of taffeta above the latest love song . . . crushed flowers . . . bacon and eggs at the prom breakfast ... a night to cherish . . . graduation night . . . many smiles . . . feel very proud in cap and gown . . . some sentimental tears . . . music . . . pomp and circumstance . . . marching feet . . . chorused voices . . all these memories return . . . when we hear . . . our school song . . 3, orewor DIX - XON DIXON, DIXON, DIXON! It is with a deep sense of pride and admiration that we, the graduating class of 1956, dedicate our yearbook to Miss Olga Eneroth. While we sincerely appreciate her understanding and concern toward youth, we realize that we can never completely repay her for the patience and kindness she has shown to us— both as a teacher and a friend. September October November December January 1 Registration 6 Regular Classes Begin 16 Football Washington there 23 Football West Rockford here 28 Election of Class Officers 30 Football Sterling there 5 Class Ring Selection 6 Magazine Sales Campaign 7 Football Ottawa here 14 Football DeKalb there 21 Football Hall here Homecoming Dance 28 Football -Rock Falls here 3 College Day 4 Football Princeton there 7 Assembly C. E. Jones 10 End of First Quarter _ Play Sight Unseen 19 NCIC Musical Festival 24-25 Thanksgiving Vacation Basketball Freeport there 26 Basketball -Clinton—here 3 Basketball Beloit, Wis. there 8 Wrestling Ottawa here 9 Wrestling Geneseo there Basketball Sterling there 10 Basketball Fulton here 15 Wrestling Sterling here 16 Wrestling Rock Falls there Basketball Rock Falls here 17 Basketball Amboy there 18 Choral Program Christmas Assembly Wrestling DeKalb here 22 Beginning Christmas Vacation 2 End Christmas Vacation 6 Basketball Rochelle here 7 Basketball Rock Falls there 10 Assembly Mr. Frazer 11 Wrestling LaSalle there 13 Basketball Princeton- there 14 Basketball Mt. Morris here 18 Wrestling Rochelle here 19-20 Semester Exams Basketball Sterling- here 23 Beginning Second Semester 24 Wrestl ing—Sterl ing—there 26 Wrestling Geneseo—here 27 Basketball Geneseo -there 28 Moosehart—here February 1 Wrestling—DeKalb there 2 Wrestling Rock Falls—here 3 Basketball Hall—there 8 Contest Play 9 Wrestling—LaSalle -here 10 Basketball—Ottawa—here 11 Basketball Harper -here NCIC Wrestling at Sterling 16 Career Day 17 Basketball -DeKalb—here 18 Basketball—Kewanee—there 24 Basketball Mendota -there March 1- 3 Basketball Regional Tournaments 15-16 Play— The Man Who Came to Dinner 17 GAA Dance 19 Assembly—B. L. Shusteff 23 End of Third Quarter 26-April 2 Spring Vacation April 2 Beginning Fourth Quarter 11 Rober Choir Appearance at Palmer House 13 Spring Concert 20 Spring Semi-formal Dance May 8 Honor Banquet 18 Senior Farewell Dance 19 Variety Show 24-25 Senior Exams 27 Baccalaureate 31 Prom June 1 Graduation (L. to R) C. L. Collins, W. Wolf; L. Melvin, W. Hoarbauer, J. Dixon, J. Culley, W. Hubbell, S. Stackhouse. Mr. Sherwood Dees has just finished his first year as Superintendent of the Dixon Public Schools. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, Mr. Dees moved about the country quite often during his childhood. He attended grade school in Strong- hurst, Illinois, and high school at Victoria, Illinois. After graduation from high school, Mr. Dees attended Illinois Wesleyan University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree He fin- ished his education at the University of Illinois, where he received his Master’s Degree Mr. Dees has had much experience in the teaching field. He was principal of the grade school at Metamoro, Illinois. Before he came to Dixon, Mr. Dees was principal of Olney High School in East Richland, Illinois. The Class of 1956 welcomes Mr. Dees in his new position and wishes him lots of success in the future. 12 Having completed his second year as prin- cipal of Dixon High School, Sheldon H. Bross has begun in earnest his policy of progress. This year, he inaugurated the honor study hall system because of crowded conditions in study hall, the method of using chimes for announce- ments, and the student council. He was born in Hancock County, Illinois. He graduated from high school at Colusa, Illinois, and then enrolled in Carthage College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree Fol- lowing this, Mr. Bross went to the University of Colorado and acquired his Master of Arts degree He also attended the University of Iowa and the University of Illinois. Mr. Bross taught seven years at Colusa and then went to Mendota, where he taught two years and was principal for five years. Next, he traveled to Hoopeston, Illinois, where he served as high school principal for seven years. Here's wishing you the greatest success in uture years at D.H.S., Mr. Bross! In September of 1956 Mr. Marvin Winger assumed the position of assistant principal of Dixon High School. As assistant principal, Mr. Winger helps with registration, and has charge of all disciplinary action, and all tardy and absent students. Mr. Winger was born in Walnut, Illinois, and attended high school there He studied, for a time, at the University of Illinois and then trans- ferred to the University of Wisconsin. While at this university, he received his Bachelor of Arts and his Master of Arts degrees. After returning to Walnut, Mr. Winger taught in the high school for several years and was head coach of all sports. In 1936, he moved to Dixon. Since then he has taught Economics, World History, and American History. Dutch has worked with many cross country teams, coaching many of them to District championships and on to the state finals. The class of 1956 wishes Mr. Winger the best of luck in continuing his work at Dixon. DONALD BARNHART Drake University; Iowa State Teachers College, B.A.; Iowa University M.A.; Physical Ed- ucation, Driver's Training, Coach-Football, Wrestling. CHRISTINE BESSMER Illinois State Normal, B E.; University of Illinois, M.A.; Latin 1S2, English II. A. C. BOWERS Iowa State College; Yankton College, B.A.; Culver Mili- tary Academy, University of Illinois; University of Wiscon- sin. General Science, Physics, Athletic Director. CLETA CURRENS. Bradley University; Madison University; Lonbard College, B.S.; Foods Ittll, Social Arts. DONALD GOODYEAR State University of Iowa, B.A., M.A.; World History, English I. RUSSELL A. HAYES The Stout Institute, B.S., M S.; Metal Shop II ft III, General Shop. 14 VERNON C. BASHAW Western State College, B E.; University of Iowa. M.A ; General Clerical, Shorthand 1 ft 2. LYLE BOGOTT Monmouth College, B. A.; Physical Education, Coach- Football, Basketball. OLIVE COTTA De Pauw University, A.B.,- University of Chicago; Cloth- ing II ft IV, Home Manage- ment. OLGA ENEROTH University of Minnesota, B.S.; English III ftIV. A. P. HAMERSMITH University of Illinois, B.S., M.S.,- Commercial Law, Book- keeping, Business Training, Personal Typing, Dixoman— Business Advisor; Coach— Tennis. EDITH HEINLE Illinois State Normal Univer- sity, University of Illinois, A.B., M.S.; Librarian. HERBERT P. HELTON George Peabody College (or Teachers, B.A., Spanish I ft II, English I; Dixonian, Editor- ial Adviser. JOHN A. HOST University of Dubuque, A.B., University of Illinois, M.A) University of Colorado, M Ed.i American History and World History. CHARLES L. JONES Drury College, B.A.: English II, Speech I ft llj Sponser of Dramatic Club and the Na- tional Thespian Society, Troupe 440. ROBERT L'HEUREUX Illinois State Normal Univer- sity, B.S. in Ed.) Band, Orches- tra, and Concert Band. JAMES D. MANI Wisconsin State College, BS.; University of Illinois, Ed. M.; General Science, World Ge- ography, Earth Science, World History. GEORGE REED Purdue University, B. S. A.) Agriculture I, II, III, IV, Earth Science, Commercial Geog- raphy, F.F.A. Adviser. GEORGE L. HENDERSON University of Illinois, B.S., Ed. M.; Mathematics, Algebra, Cocah-Basketball. JANETTE HERRMANN University of Illinois. B. S. General Business, Advance) Typing, Shorthand I. ALBERT KRFUGER University of Wisconsin, B.A.,- Marquette University, M.A., University of Wisconsin,- Guid- ance Counselor. C. B. LINDELL University of Iowa, 8.A.,- Col- orado State, M.A.,- Drafting II and III, General Shop. LORENE MARSHALL McPherson College, B.A.) English. Journalism, Dixini— Adviser. GEORGE J. RENNE Drake University, Iowa, B.F. A.; Denver University,- English II ft III. 15 ALICE RICHARDSON University of Michigan, B.S., Colorodo State, M.A.; Eng- lish I ft III. LUCY ROE University of Illinois. M.A., B. A.; Physical Education, G.A.A. Adviser. MYRTLE SCOn Highlond Park College, A.B.; Civics, United States History. FRED A. STEPHENSON Murray State Teachers Col- lege, Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed, Vocal Music, Choruses. REX A. WALLICK Illinois Wesleyan University, A.B., Brodley University, M.S.; Coach- Freshman Football, Ass't. Track. STANTON L. WILLIAMS St. Cloud, Minnesota, B.S.; Stout Institute, M.SWoods, I a II, General Shop, Coach— Football. LOIS RITCHIE Iowa State University, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A.: Biology, Physiology, English I. THOMAS L. RUUD University of Wisconsin, B.S., M.S.j Art I and II. L. E. SHARPE Purdue University, B.S., Chem- istry, General Science, Coach - Golf. LLOYD SWAN University of Illinois, 8.S., M.S.; Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, Advanced Alge- bra, Trigonometry, Coach Football, Basketball, Track. MARY JANE WEINBERG University of Illinois; Gem City Business College; West- ern Illinois State College, B.S. in Ed;; Personal Typing, Advanced Typing, Shorthand I, Business Correspondence. ROBERT WOLF Northern Illinois State Col- lege, B.S.; General Science, Coach—Freshman Basketball, Assistant Track, Assistant Frosh-Soph Football. KATHRYN WRIGHT Cornell College A.B.; U S. History, General History. WILLIAM ZINNEN Marquette University, Ph.B., University of Wisconsin, M.S.j General History, English III. an J M , ainienance 17 Jrere President, Glenn Rosbrook; Secretary-Treasurer, Gary Reeder, Vice President, Dave Thomos. September of 1952! Charging down that familiar noisy hall wasn't so routine then,- the study halls looked so immense, and we know- ingly laughed off that time-worn advice to take the elevator'' to fourth! Our first year we met the trials and hectic last-minute scrambles for purple crepe paper in making Homecoming floats and looked in awe at the upperclassmen then elected Jim Schroeder our president; Dave Thomas, vice-president; and Dick Thomas, sec- retary-treasurer. Once we got our bearings as sophomores, it didn't take us long to discover band, sports, choruses, G.A A., ten easy (?) ways to make the honor roll, and that there were thousands of holes to be counted in the study hall ceilings! Election returns proclaimed Kay Lund to be our president; Glenn Rosbrook, vice-president; and Larry Brown, secretary-treasurer. As lower upperclassmen we suddenly headed straight for the harassed ranks of the Dixini staff or were stagestruck and landed backstage on a crew, working hard toward Quill and Scroll or Thesoians. With members of our class now fill- ing the ranks in varsity teams, we loyally cheered ourselves hoarse at football games! We selec- ed Helen Fox, president; Larry Brown, vice- president; and Janice Rutherford, secretary- treasurer for our class officers and were repre- sented by Barbara Maloney at Girls’ State As juniors, we put on the annual all-school party and planned excitedly for our first prom, Roman Holiday” Flying High” as seniors, we elected Bud Rosbrook, Dave Thomas, and Gary Reeder as our class officers and began our jinx-breaking sports season (even leading the NCIC basketball tour- nament!), chose Joyce Kelly to be Homecoming queen with Georgiana Stiles and Barbara Fane as her attendants, and proudly cheered our be- loved marching band on its fourth straight victory at Illinois Normal! We devoured the Dixini, headed by Jackie Whitmer and Helen Fox, planned the first DHS Student Council, and eagerly awaited the Dixonian, co-edited by Barbara Maloney and Kay Lund, who received the DAR award. Minus the times we forgot the English quiz on Monday or had to go to the board in math, it felt funny to take the last test, sit in the last class, and close that locker with such a stubborn combination for the last time We’ve moaned a little laughed a lot! Now—on to a new world! 20 MAX ACKERMAN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1 2, 3, 4, Trock 1, 2( 3, 4, Homeroom Representative 1. 4; DIXINI 4 National Honor Society. BILL BADIE Concert and Marching Band r 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2 German Band 3, 4. BOB BARNES Dramotic Club 2; Boys Cho- rus 2. DOROTHY BEAUSEIGNEUR G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus, Girls' Chorus 2, 3; DIXONIAN 4; Homeroom Representative 1. RICHARD BELCHER PHYLLIS BLACKBURN Girls' Chorus 4; Social Com mittee 4. BRENT ANDERSON w Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Ger- man Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket, ball 1, 2,- Tennis 1, 2; Golf 3- 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Thes- pians 4, National Honor So- ciety. JOSEPHINE BALLY Freshman Chorus; Girls' Cho- rus 2, 3; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4 BOB BAY Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross Country 1; Spanish Club 4; Homeroom Representative 2. SALLY BEEDE G.A.A. C 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus, Girls' Chorus 2. 3; Robed Choir 4; Library Club 3, 4 (President 4); Debate Club 4, DIXONIAN. HAROLD BESSERT JUDY BLACKBURN G.A.A. 1, 2, 4; Girls' Cho- rus 3; Homeroom Represen- tative 2; Assembly Committee 2. 21 CHUCK BOHN SHIRLEY BOHN Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Robed Choir 3. JANET BOLLMAN G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Cho- rus 3, 4; Homeroom Repre- sentodve 4, Social Committee 4; DIXINI 4,- National Honor Society BEVERLY BOWERS BETTE BRANIGAN G.A.A. 1, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 3; Homeroom Representative 3; DIXINI 4. JIM BRUCE Basketball 1, 2, 3; Cross- Country 1; Tennis 1,2; Base- ball 4, Training Band 1, 2,- Concert Band 3, 4; German Band 3, 4 NINA BURGARD Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Li- brary Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice President 3); G.A.A. 1, 2, 3) DIXONIAN 4. 22 BEVERLY BONNELL CAROL BRAINERD G.A.A. 1, 2; Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus. LARRY BROWN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2 3, 4; Track 1; Baseball 4; Concert Band 1; Robed Choir 1, 9, 3, 4 (President 3); Class Vice-President 3; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; Home- room Representative 2, 4 JUDY BRYANT G.A.A. 1, 2 3. 4; Freshman Chorus,- Girls' Chorus 2; Robed Choir 3. 4; Social Com- mittee 3; DIXONIAN 4 JOHN CAHILL Spanish Club 3, 4; Training Band 3; Football 1, 2, 3. PRISCILLA CARPENTER G.A.A 1, 2, 3, 4, Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chorus 2, 3; DIXINI 3, 4; DIXONIAN 4. DALE CATHEY MARILYN COFFEY G.A.A. 1, 2, 3j 4; Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chorus 2, 3. ELLEN CROSS G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 4. JIM CURRENS JOE CUSHING Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 21 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross-Country 4; Homeroom Representative 2. ARDEN CATER Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Boys Chorus 2, 3, Madrigal 4. GERRY COFFEY Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4,- Homeroom Repre- sentative 3; DIXINI 4; DIX- ONIAN 4 (Ass't. Sports Edi- tor). HAROLD COOK NEIL CURLEE THOMAS CURRENS Franklin Grove 1, 2, 3; Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 3, 2; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3 (Reporter 3); Basketball 2, 3,- Student Coun- cil 1, 3 (President 3); If Mother Only Knew 3. STANLEY DANEK Football 1; Dramatic Club 4, DIXINI 4. 25 Don DAVIS Concert Bond 3, 4. KATHRYN DECKER NORMA JEAN DEWEY G.A.A. 3; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; If Mother Only Knew” 3. LOUISE DIXON G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Cheerleader 2; Dramatic Club 4; Thespians A, DIXINI 3, 4 (Page Editor 4); DIX- ONION 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4, Homeroom Representa- tive 1; Freshman Chorus; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4 (Stu- dent Conductor 1, 2, 3); Sight Unseen 4. JUDY DREW G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, Home Ec. Club 1; Homeroom Representative 2. MARY ANN DUNN Washburne High School 1; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1; Student Council 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; DIXINI 3, 4 (Head Typist 4); DIXONIAN A, Home Ec. Club 1. LYNE FARLEY Amboy High School, 1; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3,- G.A.A. 1, 2; F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 1, 2. 24 JAMES DILLON BEVERLY DORTY Girls’ Chorus 3, 4. RICHARD’DUFFIELD F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. BARBARA' FANE G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,- Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming At- tendant 1, 4; Homeroom Rep- resentative 4. SHARON FARRINGER pat farster Girls' Chorus 2. DONALD FINCH Football 1; Basketball 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4,- Dance Band 3, 4,- German Band 4. GORDON FISCH KEN FRANKENBERRV Morris High School 1, 2, 3 M-Club 2, 3,- EM-HI 2, 3, Robed Choir 2, 3; Student Council Rep. 2; Science and Math Club 1 Football 2, 3, 4; Bosketball 2, 3, 4, Track 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4. JUDY FREEMAN Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4. JIM GARDNER Football 11 Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4. BILL FERGER MARTHA FINCH G.A.A. 1. 2, 3; Freshman Chorus Glee Club 2,- Robed Choir 2, 3, 4. HELEN FOX G.A.A. 2, 3; Freshman Chorus,- Girls Ensemble 2; Orioms 2 Barberettes 2, 3, 4,- Robed Choir 3, 4, (Vice- President 4,) Madrigal 4; Potent-Eights 4, Marching Pep Club 3 Ttpanish Club 3, 4; Dromatic Club 3, 4 (Histor- ian); Thespans 4, DIXINI 3, 3 (Editor-in-Chief 4); DIX- ONIAN 4, Ou.ll and Scroll 4 Class President 3; Nation- al Honor Society. DAVID FREEMAN Wrestling 1. KAY FRITTS G.A.A. 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Homeroom Representative 3. BILL GAUL Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4 (Cap- tain 4); Track 1, 2, 4, Basket- ball 1. 25 JOANNE GEIGER JANET GILROY TOM GOWER Cross-Country 1; Wrestling 3,- Homeroom Representative 1. CAROLE GRIMES G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, DIXIANI 3, 4. KATHRYN GROSS BILL GERDES Tennis 2, 3. MARY GOWER G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 1; DIXINI 3, 4 (Circulation Manager 4). MILO GRAFSTROM Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Thes- pians 4; Boys' Chorus 2; Robed Choir 2, 3, A-, Homeroom Representative 4; DIXON- IAN 4. FRANK GRONBERG Dramatic Club4; Thespians4; Robed Choir 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Cross-Country 1, 2, 3j DIXINI 3, 4i DIXONIAN 4, Homeroom Representative 3. MURRIE GROVE Wrestling 1, 2, 3, A, Goll 2; Cross-Country 4; Spanish Club 3, 4 JEANNE GRUBIC G.A.A.1, 2. LUCY GUGERTY DIXINI 4. 26 ALAN HALL DIXONIAN 4 RAY HELFRICH Concert 8and 2, 3, 4 MARY HERSHBERGER Dramatic Club 3, 4 (Sec.- Treas 4); Thespians 4; Span- ish Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; DIXINI 3, 4 (Page III Editor 4); Quill and Scroll 4, Freshman Chorus; Glee Club 2, 3. SALLY HILL G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Ch or us; G i r I s ’ Chorus 3; Homeroom Representative 2; Social Committee 4, Pep Club 3; Student Council 4; DIXINI 2, 3, 4 (Advertising Manager 4); DIXONIAN 4 JACK HIPPLE Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 1. 2; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Homeroom Representative 2. SANDRA HOWARD Concert Band 1,2, 3,4; Fresh- man Chorus; Girls' Chorus 2, 3; Starliners 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3,- G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 4, DIXINI 3, 4, Circulation Manager 4; DIX- ONIAN 4, Quill and Scroll RONNIE HAYDEN Genoa-Kmgston FHighl Cafe- teria Club 1 Junior Classical League 1, Spanish Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Thespians 4; DIXINI 3, 4 (Ass't. Sports Editor 3; Sports Editor 4), DIXONIAN 4- Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Orchestra 1; Con- cert Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Band 1; Starliners 3, 4; Boys' Chor- us 3; Robed Choir 3, 4 (Sec.- Treas. 4), Madrigal 4; Home- room Representative 4; As- sembly Committee 4; Sight Unseen 4; The Man Who Came To Dinner 4; National Honor Society. BEVERLY HENLEY G.A.A. 2, 3; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2. NORMA JEAN HEUMAN G.A.A. 1; Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. DONNA HINTZ G.A.A. 4; Spanish Club 2; Homeroom Representative 4; Social Committee 4; DIXON- IAN 4 (Advertising Man- ager); National Honor So- ciety. DALLAS HOLVERSON Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, Boys' Chorus 3; Dramatic Club 4; Thespians 4. PHILLIP HOWLE 27 JEAN HUYETT Library Club 1, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2,- Girls' Chorus 1; DIXINI 4. RICHARD JOHNSTON Track 1, 4,- Wrestling 4; Cross- Country 4. JUDY KNUPP Mounds High School 1, 2; Voted by faculty as doing most for sophomore class; Class Sec.-Treas. 1, 2. DONNA KAY KELSO DIANE KANUPP Dramatic Club 3, 4; Thespians 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Debate 2; DIXINI 4; Sight Unseen 4. ALENA LACOUR G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus 1, Girls Chorus 2; Robed Choir 3, 4, Barberettes 2, 3, 4, Madrigal 4; Pep Club 3; Dramatic Club 4; Homeroom Representative 2; Assembly Committee 2; National Honor Society. JANET JAMES G.A.A. 1, 2; Girls' Chorus 3, 4; Freshman Chorus. DAVID JONES Wrestling 1,- Spanish Club 3, 4; DIXINI 4. £ OYCE KELLY A.A. 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2{ Freshman Chorus, Girls Chorus 2, 3, 4; DIXINI 4; FHomecoming Queen 4. JOE KENNEDY Boys' Chorus 2, Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4,- Homeroom Representative 1, 2, Social Committee 1; As- sembly Committee 2; Dra- matic Club 4, The Man Who Came To Dinner 4. WALLY KRUG Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1,2, 3; Golf 4; Wrestling 4 (Manager), Con- cert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys State 2,- Dramatic Club 4( DIXINI 3, 4, DIXONIAN 4; The Man Who Came To Dinner” 4. ALVIN LAIDIG Debate 2. don LAWSON Boys’ Chorus 3; Tennis 4, Foot- ball 4j Cross-Country 1, Bas- ketball 2, Spanish Club 4; Debate 2. JULIA LESAGE Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Thes- pians 3, 4,- G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice President 4); Debate 2, 3, 4,- Freshman Chorus, Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4; DIX- INI 2, 3, A, DIXONIAN 4, One Foot In Heaven 3; Cheaper By The Dozen” 3 Sight Unseen 4; The Man Who Come To Dinner 4, National Honor Society. KAY LUND G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3; Freshman Chorus,- Girls’ Chorus 2,- Robed Choir 3, 4 (President 4); Class President 2,- D.A.R. Award 4; DIXON- IAN 4 (Co-Editor-In-Chief), DIXINI 4, Ouill and Scroll 4 Spanish Club 3, A, Dramatic Club 4, Thespians 4-Belles of Harmony 3, 4, The Man Who Came To Dinner 4, National Honor Society. BARBARA MALONEY Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chor- us 2,- Robed Choir 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 3); Girls’Ensemble 1; Belles of Harmony 3, 4; Madrigal 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3 Dramatic Club A, Spanish Club 3, 4,- Homeroom Representa- tive 1, 2, 3; Social Committee 1, 2, 3, DIXINI 4, DIXON- IAN 4 (Co-Editor-in-Chief); Ouill and Scroll 4,- Girls State 3, Track Oueen 4, National Honor Society. PEGGY MARSHALL Freshman Chorus, Girls’ Chor- us 2, 3,- Robed Choir 4; G.A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4; Girls’ Octette 4, DIXlNI 4, - DIXONIAN 4,- Social Com- mittee 4. GEORGIA MAYES G. A. A. 1, 2, Sociol Com- mittee 3,- Library Club 4 FDWARD LAWTON Football 1, 2, Dramatic Club A, Thespians 4; The Man Who Came To Dinner 4 (Stu- dent Director); National FJon- or Society. MARTHA LINDQUIST Freshman Chorus,- Robed Choir 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Social Committee 4 (Chairman), DIXINI 4; DIX- ONIAN 4 National Honor Society. SHIRLEY MAJORS Glee Club 2, Freshman Chor- us,- G.A.A. 1, 4; Pep Club 2. RUDY MARLOTH Football 3, 4 (Manager); Basketball 2, 3, 4 (Manager); Cross-Country 2 (Manager); Tennis 2; Boys' Chorus 4 (President); Robed Choir 3, A, Madrigal 4, Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 (President 3); DIXINI 4, DIXONIAN 4, (Sports Editor); Quill and Scroll 4; Homeroom Representative 1, 2; National Honor Society. SHELBA MARTIN FreshTon Chorus; Girls’ Chor- us 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4,- DIXINI 3, 4, DIXONIAN 4; Homeroom Representative 4. mary. jo McBride G.A.A 1, 2, 3 4; Freshman Chorus,- Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4 (Accompanist 4); Spanish Club 4, DIXINI3,4, DIXONIAN 4. 29 JACK McCLEARY Football 1,2, 3, Track1,2. 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3,- Class Treasurer 3. RICHARD McCOY Concert Band 1. 2, 3, 4 HOWARD MIGHELL Football 2, 4,- Track 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross- Country 1; Tennis 1. SHIRLEY MON Byron High School 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, (Secretary 3); F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, (Secre- tary 2) Inkspot 3 (Editor); Cheerleader 3,- Chorus 1; Parliamentarian 3. KEN MUELLER Football 3, 4,- Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4. DOLORES NEHRING Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chor- us 2,-Robed Choir 3,4,G. A. A. 1,2. 10 bill McConnell School Play 3. BUD MELVIN Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain 4); Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4 (Cap- tain 3); Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 3; National Honor Society. PAUL MILLER Cross-Country 3, 4 (Manager 4), Golf 4 EUGENE MORITZ Wrestling 3; Cross-Country 4. ROBERT MEYERS Wrestling 2, 3, 4,- Golf 2, 3,- Baseball 4 JOHN NELLES Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross-Coun- try 1; Basketball 1, 2. dick nelson Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Drum Major 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; German Band 3, 4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Cross-Country 1, 2,- Homeroom Representa- tive 3. HENRY NOBLE Spanish Club 3, 4 (President 4); Golf 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 4; Boys’ Chorus 2. DICK OATES Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Golf 2, 3, 4, Track 1; Football 1; Baseball 1, 2; Homeroom Representative 4; Latin Club 1, 2, Biology Club 2. LEOTA ORTGIESEN G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Girls' Chorus 2; Robed Choir 2, 3; P6p Club 2. ELINOR PIRES G.A.A 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chorus 1, 4 (Accompanist); Girls' Trio 3; Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4, Thespions 4; DIXINI 3, 4; DIXONIAN 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Homeroom Repre- sentative 1; National Honor Society. BEVERLY RANSOM G.A.A. 4; Girls' Chorus 2 , 4 ELEANOR NEWCOMER Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 RUTH NORCUTT Bowman High School 1, 2; Girls' Chorus 3, 4; Riding Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2. PHIL OGAN WILLIAM ORTGIESEN Sioanish Club 3. ARTHUR RAGAN Boys' Chorus 4. GARY REEDER Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4,- Golf 1; Track 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 2; Band 1. 2, 3,- Class Sec- Treas. 4,- National Honor So- ciety. 31 ROGER RHOADS Football 1, 2. EVELYN RHODES G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 21 Camera Club 4; Dramatic Club 3; Marching Pep Club 3,- DIXINI 3, 4 CHUCK RIZNER Wrestling 1; Boys' Quartet 3; Boys' Chorus 3 (President); Robed Choir 3, 4; Concert Band 4; Dramatic Club 4; Thespians 4; Homeroom Rep- resentative 4; Social Commit- tee 4, DIXONIAN 4; Sight Unseen 4, The Man Who Came To Dinner” 4. NANCY JEAN RORER G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4; Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chor- us 2, 3; Robed Choir A, DIX- INI 3; National Honor So- ciety. JACKIE RUPPERT Girls' Chorus 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 4). JANICE RUTHERFORD Freshman Chorus, Robed Choir 3, 4; G.A.A 1. 2,- Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 (President 4); Thespians 3, 4; DIXINI 4; DIXONIAN 4 (Photography Editor); Quill and Scroll 4; Homeroom Representative 3; Class Secretary 3; Cheaper By The Dozen 3; Sight Un- seen” 4; The Man Who Came To Dinner 4. ERNEST RHODES Cross-Country 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sentinel 2, 3; Secretary 3; Reporter 4; President 4). AUSTIN RITTERSPACH Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Ger- man Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice President 3; President 4); Dra- matic Club 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; DIXINI 3, 4 (Sports Editor 4); Quill and Scroll 3, 4 (Vice President 4) DIXON- IAN 3, 4; Cross-Country 2; Track 1, 2; Golf 3, 4; Debate 2; State Fair 3; Cheaper By The Dozen 3; Sight Un- seen 4; Dust Of The Road 4; The Clod 4; The Man Who Came To Dinner” 4,- National Honor Society. NANCY LYNNE ROHR G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, DIXINI 3, DIXONIAN 4. GLENN ROSBROOK Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, Wrestling 3, 4; Golf 1; Track 2, 3, 4, Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Homeroom Repre- sentative 1, 3,- Closs President 4, Class Vice President 2; National Honor Society. SHELBY RUSSELL G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 2, 3; Homeroom Representa- tive 4; DIXONIAN 4. DELORES SANFORD Library Club 3, 4; Robed Choir 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2. 32 ROBERT SARVER Spanish Club 3. ELEANOR SCHOLL Freshman Chorus,- Girls' Chorus 2; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3 Barberettes 2, 3, 4; Robed Choir 3, 4, DIXINI 4; DIXON- IAN 4; National Honor So- ciety. JAMES SCHROEDER Class President 1, Homeroom Representative 1,2; Assembly Committee 1j Social Com- mittee 2, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dixieland Band 2, 3, 4; Starliners 4; Football 1, 3, 4,- Cross-Country 2, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 1,2, 3,4, Spanish Club 2, 3. 4,- DIX- INI 2,- Dramatic Club 4; Thes- pians 4; The Mon Who Came To Dinner 4. ROBERT SHANK RALPH SILHAN Tennis 2, 3,- Wrestling 4; Boys' Chorus 3. GENE SMITH Wrestling 2. BILL SCHALLER Wrestling 3; Basketball 1. CAROL SUE SCHREINER Freshman Chorus, Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Belles of Harmony 3, 4, Madrigal 4; Girls' Octette 4; G. A. A. 1, 3; DIXINI 3, 4 (Ass’t. Page II Editor 3; Editor Page II 4); Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Home- room Representative 1; Na- tional Honor Society. HELEN SEREG Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chor- us 2, 3,- G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, A, Pep Club 3; Homeroom Rep- resentative 4,- Dramatic Club 4; Quill ond Scroll 4; DIXINI 2, 3, 4, DIXONIAN 4; Social Committee 4, Student Council 4; DARREL SHOLDERS HELEN SKLAVANITIS G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,- Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chorus 2,- Con- cert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; DIX- ONAN 4; DIXINI 3, 4. (News Editor 4); Quill and Scroll 3, 4,- (Sec.-Treas. 4); Spanish Club 3, 4,- Dramatic Club 4; Thespians 4. JANET SMITH Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; DIX- INI 3, 4,- G.A.A. 1, 3. 33 DONNA SMYTHE Freshmon Chorus; Girls' Cho- rus 2, 3, 4 (President 4); G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 3; Home- coming Attendant 3; DIXINI 2, 3, 4; DIXONIAN 4 (As- sistant Editor); Quill and Scroll 4; Dramatic Club 4,- Thespans 4; “Sight Unseen” (Student Director); National Honor Society. PAT SOLUS G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Spanish Club 3, 4,- Pep Club 3; Homeroom Rep- resentative 2,- DIXINI 3, 4, DIXONIAN 4, Freshman Chorus; Girls' Chorus 2,- Robed Choir 3, 4 (Accom- panist); Barettes 2, 3, 4; Girls' Octette 4; National Honor Society. ROBERT STANGELAND CAROL STOUFFER Freshman Chorus; Girls Cho- rus 2; Robed Choir 3, 4; Girls' Octette 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sec.-Treas. 4); Pep Club 3; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres. 3; Sec.-Treas. 4); Dramatic Club 4, DIXINI 3, 4 (Adver- tising Manager 4); DIXON- IAN 4; Quill ond Scroll 4: Cheerleader 2; National Honor Society. DIANE TATE DIXINI 2; DIXONIAN 4, Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3,4 DICK THOMAS Football 1, 2 (Manager 3, 4); Basketball 1, 2 (Manager 3, 4); Track 1,2, Golf 3,4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4 (Sec.-Treas. 3; Vice-Pres. 4); IHomeroom Representative 4; Class Sec.-Treas. 1; National Honor Society. DAVE SNEED LINDA STACKHOUSE G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus,- Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Robed Choir 4; SpamshiClub 3, 4; DIXINI 3. GEORGIANA STILES G.A.A. 2, 3; Freshman Chorus; Orionis 2; Robed Choir 3, 4, Belles of Harmony 4 (Accompanist); Pep Club 2; Dramatic Club 4; Thes- pians 4; DIXINI 4; DIXON- IAN 4 (Circulation Man- ager); Quill and Scroll 4; Homeroom Representative 3; Cheerleader 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Dust of the Road 4; The Man Who Came To Dinner' 4; National Honor Society. WARREN STULTZ Football 4,- Wrestling 4. DAVE THOMAS Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1. 2, 3,- Wrest- ling 4, Baseball 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 4), Starliners 1, 2, 3, 4, DIXINI 3 (Sports Editor); Quill and Scroll 3, 4 (President 4); Class Vice-President 1, 4, Home- room Representative 1; Nat- ional Honor Society. LINDA TILTON G.A.A. 2; Girls' Chorus 3: DIXINI 2; DIXONIAN 4 34 RONALD TOOT F F A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3, Reporter 4); Basketball 3 (Manager). FRANCES TUCKFR G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, GIRLS' Chorus 2, 3, DIXINI 4, DIX- ONIAN 4. TERRY UTLEY Freshman Chorus Girls' Cho- rus 2 Robed Choir 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Ensemble 2 Girls' Oc- tette 4, Homeroom Represen- tative 1; Activities Committee 1 Social Committee 4; G.A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4,- Spanish Club 3, 4, DIXINI 3, 4, DIXCNIAN 4 DOUGLAS UTZ THOMAS VILLIGER Basketball (Manager 1,2, 3, 4); Cross-Country (Manager 1, 2, 3), Football (Manager 4); Camera Club 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 2; DIXONIAN 4. JEANNE WALKER Freshman Chorus,- Girls’ Cho- rus 2, Library Club 1 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 3 Dra- matic Club 3, 4; Thespians 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; DIXON- IAN 4; DIXINI 3, 4 (Page Editor 4),- Quill and Scroll 3, 4, National Honor Society. LINDA TRAUTWEIN Training Band 1 Concert Band 2, 3, 4; Freshman Cho- rus,- Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; G.A A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Homeroom Representative 2. JANE TULLY Newman High School 1,- G.A.A 1, 2, 3, DIXINI 4( DIXONIAN 4.; DOROTHY UTZ G.A A 1, 2, Library Club 4 Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4 (Accom- panist 3). DONNA VILLIGER Training Band 1; Concert Band 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Soanish Club 3, 4 Stu- dent Council 4, DIXINI 4, DIXONIAN 4, National Honor Society. BARBARA WADE G.A A. 1, 2, 3, 4,- Girls' Cho- rus 1, 2, 3,- Robed Choir 4; Madrigal 4, DIXONIAN 4, Social Committee 4 RONALD WALLS 35 DON WARKINS Franklin Grove High School 1; Class Treasurer 1, Baseball 11 Glee Club 1, Boys' Chorus 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4,- Foot- ball 4; Cheaper By The Dozen 3; The Man Who Came To Dinner 4; Baseball 4f Dramatic Club 4. DARLA WELCH G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Cho- rus 1, 2,- Dramatic Club 3. DAVE WENTLING Concert Band 1. JACKIE WHITMER Freshman ChoruSj Robed Choir 2, 3, 4; Girls Ensemble 9 Girls' Octette 4 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Thespians 4, DIXONIAN 4; DIXINI 3, 4 (Ass't Page Editor 3, Fdi- tor-in-Chief 4); Quill and Scroll 3, 4, The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; National Honor Society. SHIRLEY WILLIAMS 36 BARBARA WEISER G.A.A. 1, 2, Freshman Cho- rus,- Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4. REGINA JUDITH WELCH Freshman Chorus,- Girls’ Cho- rus 2. 3, 4; Peo Club 1, 2; Marching Pep Club 3 G.A.A. 2, 3. JANE WHITES Girls’ Glee Club 1 Concert Band 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 HAROLD WIGGINS F.F.A. 3, 4| Homeroom Rep- resentative 2. SAM KERLEY Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT HAMILL Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3. C ome . . . Vice-President, Jim Dixon,- Secretary-Treasurer, Kathy Byron,- President, Sam Van Scoyoc. This is Your Life, Juniors. You have now attained the goal of seniors, but before we proceed any farther, let's recall the past history of the class of 1957. Remember your first day at school? You were called freshies and given a rough time One of your first duties was to elect class of- ficers. You chose Bud Gerlach, president,- Jim Carlson, vice-president,- and Diana Stackhouse, secretary-treasurer. Sally Van Scoyoc served as freshman attendant in the Homecoming court. Many joined the choruses and band, and the girls joined GAA and the boys participated in football, basketball, wrestling, and track. The elected homeroom representatives served on the various committees. You finally reached the second step toward your goal. You were now sophomores and no longer had to be called green freshies. You again chose class officers: Bob Hill, presi- dent; Judy Yount, vice-president; and Roscoe Cox, secretary-treasurer. This year, you chose Rosemary Sereg for Homecoming attendant. As sophomores, the girls were given a chance to try out for the cheerleading squad. Those selected were Kay Tessman, Sally Van Scoyoc, Pat Kennedy, Isabel! Wooten, Beverly Dusing, and Ellen Rorer. Letters were awarded to some of the boys for their participation in the various sports. Many remember the wonderful Homecoming dance, GAA dance, and Spring Semi-Formal plus all the after game dances You entered your junior year feeling very important. You were finally upperclassmen. Your slate of officers this year consisted of Sam Van Scoyoc, president; Jim Dixon, vice-presi- dent; and Kathy Byron, secretary-treasurer. Chosen to represent your class during Home- coming festivities was Sandra Gallagher. Around Christmas, you were flashing your hands quite frequently because you had just ac- quired your new class rings. A privilege ex- tended to the junior class was your long looked forward to Prom. Most of you attended the banquet and dance and the gay parties follow- ing. This night will always be one of the first when you recall your high school memories. Your classmates receiving scholastic honors were Rosemary Schuster, Otto Gerlach, Jim Carlson, Martha Santee, Dean Sheaffer, and Otto Nelson. You have now reached your goal os seniors. You have successfully succeeded in the past years, so the future will surely bring many op- portunities to you, the Class of '57. 38 JLi i or A Row 3: Mr. Renne, B. Kenney, J. Kime, D. Lebre, N. Ploclc, M. Kunde, L. Kubecka, R. Kanzler, R. Litts. Row 2r C. Keck, R. Peterson, D. Long, M. Phillips, J. Peterson, J. Kenney, R. Kobler, B. Long Row 1: P. Preas, P. Kennedy, L. Ludy, J. Lesage, M. Knicl, M. Preston, B. Pinkoczi, N. Kerz. Row 4: Miss Ritchie, K. Feldtang, A. Gross, D. Gorman, J. Fritzlen, J. Gorman, J. Furlong, J. Gordon, J. Ames. Row 3: C. French, R. Gilbert, R. Ankney, P Akerman, Bud Gerlach. Row 2. C. Fitts, J. Green, N. Arnold, J. Fane, B. Fane, T.Giffrow. Rowl S. Gilbert, J. Gipson, J. Gates, J. Franklin, S. Gallagher, M. Fries, J. Farrington. Row 3: Mr. Zinnen, C. Wimpleberg, J. Tappamer, J. Weitzel, B. Wernick, T. Varga, G. Wolford, F. Toole, S. Van Scoyoc. Row 2: D. Wiggmton, I. Wooten, S. Van Scoyoc, K. Tessman, J. Yount, C. Yount, J. Wooten. Row 1: M. Wolfe, C. Wagner, A. Welch, J. Vorhis, J. Willard, B. Zopf 39 juniors Row 4: Mr. Bornhort, L. Heckman, P. Johnson, D. Henley, D. Helin, L. Jones, W. Jaquet. Row 3: S. Johns' H. Hackbarth, L. Harden, K. Huff, W. Hoyle, L. Heckman, G. Huffman, B. Hill, R. Hess. Row 2: N. Hoey C. Hanger, P. Hargraves, L. Harvey, f. Heather, C. Huffstutler, G. Johnson. Row 1: J. Hill, J. Heppler, J. Henson, C. Hoyle, M. Houden. Row 3: Mr. C. L. Jones, J. Carlson, D. Drew, N. Coffey, J. Dixon, R. Cox, C. Christensen, A. Donoho. Row 2: S. Curtis, J. Duffield, B. Dusing, S. Colclasure, C. Conkrite, M Cox, P. Cornette. Row 1: T. Coffey, A. Drew, Jr., D. Critz, R. Dewey, S. Dunphy, J. Canfield, G. Campbell. Row 4: Mr. LmdelL B. O’Bryant, U. Noble, H. Motzinger, R. Moser, AI. Metheny, L. Ortgiesen, D. Mall, D. Moats. Row 3: O. Nelson, C. May, E. Murphy, R. Metzen, G. Ortgiesen. Row 2: L. McCardle, J. Morris, S. Mashur, N. Miller, G Moore, P. Nolle, K. McConnaughay. Row 1: S. Moves, N. Noble, j. Mansell, G. Murray, B Marquitz, W. Mumtord Absent: M. McGroth. 40 JL� ion Row 3: Mr. Williams, M. Elmer, S. Etnyre, J. Elliott, M. Bain, A. Eichler, N. Barnes, B. Benson, B. Birch. Row 2: J. Burner, J. Eichler, S. Berard, S. Bivins, H. Bryan, R. Boster, D. Bellini, F. Bollman. Row 1: J. Buccola, G. Emmert, S. Bodmer, S. Barr, S. Bowers, K. Byron, C. Edwards, D. Balter, L. Bryan. Row 3: Miss Bessmer, B. Shaw, B. Stacy, D. Shank, B. Stonecipher, J. Stevens, R. Statler, I. Sutton, D. Sheaffer, B. Schmidt, J. Saunders. Row 2: C. Smith, D. Ruth, D. Sweet, R. Sereg, J. Slothower, R. Schuster, J. Schefller, B. Swim, J. Osmer. Row 1: M. Santee, A. Rex, J. Smith, R. Smith, M. Sanderson, E. Rorer, D. Stackhouse, S. Rhodes. 41 Sophomores! That s what we are. We re really big stuff compared to the little green freshies that we were last year. After first entering the portals of DHS, in September of 1954, we elected Dave Knouse, president; Anne Mall, vice-president; and Bonnie Klatt, secretary-treasurer. This year we chose candidates by means of petitions and later elected John Gerlach, president; Dave Adler, veep; and Edith Pana, secretary-treas- urer. Edith had the job of keeping track of the magazine campaign money, which is to be used for our junior-senior prom. Sportsminded, many of the sophomore boys went out for basketball, football, wrestling, track, tennis, golf, and the newly organized baseball team Dave Knouse, Dave Adler, and Bill Guthrie were usually seen among the starting five for the frosh-soph basketball team. The girls went out for GAA and participated in such sports activities as basketball, volley- ball, and archery. Sandra Dodd was the sopho- more GAA sports chairman. Anne Mall, Norma Lebre, Kathy Carlson, Joan Lesage, and Sharon Cox ably helped us lead our cheers for the frosh-soph football and basket- ball games. One of the first activities that confronted us this year was the making of homeroom floats for the homecoming parade We had loads of fun making these floats even though they didn't win anything. Anne Mall was our class at- tendant to the queen. Many of us had a great—but hard time in Plane Geometry and Latin II. One course that we all had to take was Man and the Motor Car. The poor dented drivers' training car! More than likely if you saw a smiling sophomore face it was probably because he had just passed his test for a driver's license. There were many musical sophs out for chorus, Robed Choir, and band. Eight sophomore girls got together and formed two quartets, one called The Dixietones and the other called The Four Winds” Not to be outdone by the girls, Don Kenney, Larry Baker, Ronnie Johnson, and Gary Myers joined together to forma boys quartet. We've enjoyed being underclassmen for the past two years, but we are now looking for- ward to next year when we II be big juniors and also be sporting a junior class ring. Going to the annual junior-senior prom also looks in- viting. In closing, we would like to leave to next year's sophs and the sophomores to come all the fun and adventures we have had exploring the halls of DHS in our second year of high school. 42 So,,I, I o mores Row 3: C. Sholders, R. Swaney, J. Stouffer, J. Stacoy, D. Stouffer, P. Sereg, F. Sheaffer, E. Schmidt, Miss Weinberg. Row 2: J. Shipper!, B. Spaine, J. Smith, J. Stewart, M. Sounders, M. Slonslcy, S. Smith, J. Schnell. Row 1: E. Sarri, J. Stiles, S. Stephens, J. Smith, S. Spotts, D. Saunders, M. Shomaker, W. Swanson. Row 3: F. Reis, D. Raymond, T. Fleskes, R. Fulmer, L Tyler, N. Thayer, K. Frey, L. Ringler, R. Fish, R. Trotter, Mr. Reed. Row 2: S. Rmtoul, T. Thompson, D. Roberts, B. Reglin, R. Ruberg, V. Funari, M. Farley, A. Terranova, H. Twitty, K Fulfs, C. Fitts, J. Rhodes Row 1. T. Finch, B. Rebuck, L. Fillmore, C. Flanders, E. Tracy, S. Reia, B. Floto, M. Figeley, R. M. Figeley, R. Fredericksen Row 3: E. Padgett, L. Kesselring, G. Kellar, M. Yoager, D. Kenny, D. Krahenbuhl, D. Knouse, G. Nicklaus, J. Nicklaus, Miss Cotta. Row 2: D. Kline, B. Klatt, K. Krug, M. Kernan, P. Pitman, P. Pentz, M. Nehring, R. Price, F. Young. Row 1: L. Newcomer, D. Potter, j. Kime, M Kavanaugh, E. Pana, Sh Noble, R. Naffziger, L. Kunde Absent. C. Nelson, E. Paulos, J. Peebles. 45 Sophomore A Row 3: P. Jecklin, E. Decker, K. DeArvil, A. Johnson, R. James, J. Dimmjg, Mr. Henderson. Row 2: R John- son, S. Drew, M. Doctor N. Drew, J. Johnson, S. Dodd, A. Jones, E. Jenkins, D. Dunphy. Row 1: T. Dewey, K. Detweiler, R. Jones, G. Dempsey, D. Downs, J. Jenkins. Row 3: P. Cramer, J. Clarida, J. Gerlach, B. Guthrie. J. Coppotelli, T. Grove, B. Cahill, J. Gasser, Mr. Goodyear, C. Gardner. Row 2: J. Grobe, C. Chandler, K. Currens, P. Glessner, E. Covert, C. Carlson. Row 1: C. Coakley, J. Grothe, R. Grove, A. Contreas, T. Gorren, N. Glessner, S. Cox. Row 3: K. Lawson, T. Eichler, T. Winder, Y. Litts, P. Wilson, J. Walker, P. Wolf, R. Larson, W. Wilson, Mr. Sharpe Row 2: j. Law, M. Woessner, N. Lebre, N. Lowry, M. Waite, J. LeSage, C. Willard, K Warner, P. Webb. Row 1: J. Weitzel, C. Wilson, L. Weine, S. Lowe, J. LaFerte, F. Long, R. Wade, R. Long. +4 Row 3: D. Burke, L. Beede, H. Bodmer, E. Brooks, J. Voile, B. Underwood, R. Binkley, Mr. Ruud Row 2: L. Baker, H. Boyd, L. Binkley, C. Beckingham, D. Bain, K Beaman, I. Brenner, J. Butterfield, M. Beller, D. Busser. Row 1: D. Blackburn, G. Brooks, B. Byron, B. Blackburn, D. Bock, D. Brainerd, N. Boyd, D. Burch. Row 3: B. Osburn, G. Myers, R. Mulkins, E. Ortigiesen, C. Ortgiesen, B. McDowell, J. Oats, Mr. Wallic. Row 2. C. Matson, A Mall, J. Ortgiesen. J. Murray, A. Miller, P. Middleton, K. Miller, J. Ortgiesen, B. Oliphant. Row 1: C. Mansell, P. Madden, L. McPherson, R. McKean, B. Ogan, W. McCleary, J. May, S. Melvin. Row 3: W. Hubbell, R. Atteberry, D. Adler, D. Hey, G. Adams, B. Hintz, I. Hockman, Mr. Bashaw. Row 2: M. Huyett, R. Hoyle, J. Haenitsch, W. Howard, D. Helfrich, C. Hand, 6. Heckman, B. Huffman, Row 1: C. Hidden, E. Hawley, B. Henderson, L. Huffman, R. Humphrey, C. Hoyle, S. Holtzhauer, C. Huyett. 45 W.’v. JU eaun v Vice-President, Laurie Cappa, President, Janet Rosbrook, Secretary-Treasurer, Beckie Reeder Now we re UPPER lower classmen!-’ is the familiar saying among the freshmen nowadays. They look back on their goofy times as fresh- ies with reminiscence, though. The year has been like a great circus parade, which, of course, started that first day at school when they confusedly wandered about the halls of that bewildering and huge establishment, Dix- on High School. How difficult it was at first to remember in which rooms they were supposed to be and when they were supposed to be there It took a few weeks, naturally, to realize that room 211 wasn’t general science and that room 121 was algebra, not Latin. This class lost no time, though, after the first confusion had worn off, in getting into the swing of things and soon showed the upper- classmen that they could stand on their own 450 feet. Electing class officers- Jan Rosbrook, presi- dent; Laurie Cappa, vice-president; and Beckie Reeder, secretary-treasurer—was their first real contribution to the school. Football season! Out come the cowbells, the heavy clothing, and the husky lungs. Then came the building of floats for homecoming, which was the next thing on the agenda. The freshies chose Bobbie Reeder to represent their class as Queen's attendant at the football game. Then come the Twirp Dance, a girl ask boy affair sponsored by the G.A A This dance proved delightful to the freshman girls! Vacation is over! That could mean only one thing—exams! Well, no one wants to remember those, so we ll let that item rumble by. Now for the establishment of a great de- velopment in the policies of DHS the Student Council, the constitution of which was drawn up by representatives chosen by the students. The freshies will see this started in earnest next year and will, of course, be a strong contribut- ing factor toward its success. The rest of the year rolled by interrupted by the G.A A. dance, another girl ask boy affair. Judging from the popularity of this type of dance, one might reasonably expect these kids to inaugurate a Sadie Hawkins' Day Dance next year. The semi-formal and then the prom, accompanied by secret yearn- ings from the dim recesses of the gym's balcony to be upperclassmen, followed in close suc- cession. Now, as this great circus parade fades into the distance, we view the future graduation (we hope) and more goofy times. Good luck, kids! 46 Row 3: L. LeFevre, R. Gaul, R. Grobe, R. LaCour, G. Evert, L. Ege, P. Gugerty, R. Lowery, P. Eno, W. Lundy, Miss Marshall. Row 2: G. Ege.R. Johnson, R. Groom, J. Gipson, L. Joyce, C. James, J. Jenkins, P. Gallagher, M. Gann, M. Gann, E. Long. Row t: J. Leer, M. LeBlanc, J. Glossner, V. Eichler, R. LeSage, P. Gonnermon, J. Lowe, J. Lahey, N. Gardner. Row 3: E. Harris, H. Heckman, M. Henderson, R. Hargrave, K. Holland, C. Haynes, R. Hopper, D. Henley, J. Huggins, R. Henley, Mr. Krueger. Row 2: D. Holderman, M Hoyle, L. Hymel, D. Heppler, A. Hunt, B. Hughart, D. Heckman, P. Hoey, S. Harvey, J. Hanger. Row 1: V. Hackbarth, C. Horton, B. Hill, M. Hill, A. Hill, P. Holderman, J. Hoyle, R. Humphrey, J. Hawkins. Row 3: Mr. Mani, R. Anderson, K. Wolf, B. Willard, R Ankney, J. Wickler, R. Ward, H. Williams, G. Walker, D. Wilson, O. Webb Row 2: C. Anderson, J. Wolf, N. Willstead, G. Aurand, S. Wogner, N. Anderson, B. Woodrow, M. Williams, P. Witzleb, A. Asnby. Row 1: H. Wolfe, J. Weitzel, B. Willett, J. Woodyatt, D. Ames, C. Wentling, J. Wolf, L. Wolf. ♦7 Row 3: Miss Herrmann, D. Kelly, M. Perrine, S. Keeley, N. Peterson, R. Plock, D. Pettenger, L. Phelps, J. Osmer. Row 2: D. Vates, S. Tappamer, B. Pfister, J. Tavenner, M. Kitson, S. Utley, J. Pires, N. Carlson, §. Ollig, S. Thayer, M. Zopf. Row 1: D. Pittard, W. Pitman, J. Kishbaugh, J. Krug, T. Keeney, G. Plumb, S. Taylor, D. Tagge, J. Palmer. Row 3: Miss Richardson, S. Russell, R. Rowe, R. Foster, B. Rhodes, J. Fulfs. R. Fane, B Varaa, R. Rorer, H. Fordyce Row 2: M. Farster, J. Randall, P. Fleming, D. Vernier, I. Vorhris, R. Reeder, R. Reeder, J. Rosbrook, P. Roberts, C French. Row 1: E. Foster, J. Richards, S. Ranken, P. Ragan, M. Fisch, S. Fane, B. Fry, D. Rowles. Row 3: D. Stahl, M. Saunders G. Nickols, T. Sanford, B. Sawyer, D. Newman, W. Sawyer, L Schaefer, J. Nix, D. Schuttiss, C. Scrivens, B. Schoover, J. Sproul, R. Smith, J. Nix, Mr. Stephenson. Row 2: J. Seagren, J. Schreiner, V. Smothers, C. Smothers, A. Slick, S. Skibinski, L. Sweet, S. Smith, P. Schwitters, P. Noble, L. Slothower, E. Sheats, M. Suchs. Row 1: T. Smith, R. Smith, L. Stewert, D. Slain, L. Sodegren, J. Spellmeyer, S. Sarver, J. Nelson, R. Nelson, R. Scarbrough, B. Sharp. 48 Tlrel red h men Row 3: Miss EnerotH, S. McDonald, M. Murphy, J. Myers, J. Danek, J. Mumford, D. Martin, D. Metz, E. Det- weiler, C. Danek, M. Mondlock. Row 2: S. Donoho, L. Dewey, S. Murray, J. Deyo, B. Dalke, D. Dimmig, P. Doctor, S. Miller, L. McCann. Row 1: S. Moser, P. Duncan, D. Dewey, J. McLane, K. McCardle, R Modert, S. McGinnis, J. McKean. Row 4: E. Conderman, D. Cooper, B. Blair, T. Black, D. Bayer, B. Brooks, R. Bovey, B. Baker, T. Bull, E. Bross. C. Bruce, P Benson, A. Bollman, M. Bonnell, H. Chaffin, C. Campbell, Mr. H cmersmith. Row 3: N. Bucka- loo, K. Brelsfoard, J. Culley, R. Conant, C. Brainerd, F. Chiverton, J. Boyd, D. Buccola C. Bruce. F. Balser T. Coleman. Row 2: L. Cappa, B. 8ollman, P. Coffey, P I. Beery, L. Cornelius, J. Cooper, J. Brouk, A. Bas- tion, S. Cross, B. Carter, M. Burke. Row 1: J. Buckman, B. Bohns, J. Bay, M. Conley, E. Conderman, p. Bell, C. Coss, S. Curron, B. Borelli, J. Burke. 49 iuitied L to R A. Ritterspach, L. Dixon, H. Fox, J. Whitmer, H. Sklavamtis, C. Schreiner, R. Hayden, J. Walker, M. Hershberger. Hey, I got the big ad! OK, who hocked the ruler out of my drawer”? Such were the gem-like phrases tossed Miss Lorene Marshall s way as the Dixini's beloved adviser helped meet many deadlines. With Helen Fox as editor-in-chief first semes- ter, Jackie Whitmer filled page I editor-ship, and Carol Sue Schreiner supervised editorial page. Jeanne Walker headed page III, and the sports page was handled by Austin Ritter- spach. Carol Stouffer and Mary Gower managed the advertising and circulation depart- ments respectively. 52 Assistants took over head positions second semester with Jackie Whitmer as editor-in- chief Helen Sklavanitis edited the news page, Louise Dixon handled page II, Mary Hersh- berger topped the feature page, and Ronnie Hayden rejoiced in a victorious sports season as editor of page IV. Advertising and circula- tion staffs were managed by Sally Hill and Sandy Howard. Danny Moats and Joan Duffiled handled photography and typing respectively, with the cartoons of Dixini artist Frank Gronberg in constant demand 2), ixim Row 4: Miss Marshall, W. Krug, R. Marloth, D. Sheaffer, D. Kline, D. Moats, F. Gronberg. Row 3: M. Kalanaugh, L. Cappa, S. Melvin, J. Ames, C. Matson, M. Preston, T. Utley, J. lully. Row 2: R. bcnuster, M. Sanderson, L Harvey, S. Etnyre, E. Pires, R. Hayden, A. Ritterspoch, I. Lesoge, S. Beede, J. Kelly, G. Stiles. Row 1: S. Curtis, G. Coffey, M Hershberger, L. Dixon, H. Sklavanitis, H. Fox, J. Whitmer, C. Schreiner, J. Walker, J. Hill. Row 3: D. Moats, B. Branigan, J. Duffield, E. Scholl, E. Rhodes, P. Carpenter, M. Lindquist, P. Sollis, S. Howord, M. Dunn, B. Maloney, K. Lund, D. Jones. Row 2: J. Lesage, R. Sereg, A. Eichler, S. Martin. C. Edwards, C Hoyle, P. Cornette, F. Tucker, D. Sweet, J. Huyett, J. Yount, P. Hargrave, D. Smythe. Row 1: S. Hill, A. Welch, D. Villiger, C. Stouffer, P. Marshall, H. Sereg, M. McBride, K. Fritts, L Gugerty, C. Grimes. S3 Poge Sponsored By DIXON HATCHERY—C. Paulson VILLIGER DRUG STORE STRUB VEST TEXACO SERVICE SHINNERS MEAT MARKET Seated Assistant Edi- tor, Donna Smythe, Sports Editor, Rudy Marloth; Assistant Sports Editor, Gerry Coffey. Standing: Photography Editor, Janice Ruther- ford; Circulation Man- ger, Georgiana Stiles, Advertising Manager; Donna Hintz. 5+ Business Adviser, A. P. Hamersmith; Editoria Adviser, Herbert P. Helton. a ixonian Row 3: P Marshall, B. Wade, A. Ritterspach, F. Gronberg, W. Krug, M. Grafstrom, D. Thomas, C. Rizner, R Hayden, R Morloth, T. Villiger, K. Lund, B. Maloney. Row 2: L Dixon, P. Sollis, H. Fox S. Beede, I. Whitmer, D. Smythe, C. Stouffer, D. Villiger, S. Russell. Row 1: M. Lindquist, J. Lesage, T. Utley, G. Coffey, E. Pires, S. Howard. Row 3: S. Martin, E. Scholl, D. Kelso G. Stiles, A. Hall, D. Hintz, F. Tucker, M. McBride, M. Dunn. Row 2: L. Tilton, J. Tully, P. Carpenter, N. Burgard. Row 1: J. Bryant, D. Beouseigneur, S. Hill. Page Sponsored By HOMER B SCHILDBERG, Photographer 209 Peoria Ave., Phone 2-8441 55 56 The Homeroom Representatives are a group of students who represent the student body as a whole They are chosen by the student body at the beginning of the year. Throughout the year representatives meet to decide various issues according to the wishes of the student body. The representatives are divided into three main committees; the Social, Assembly, and Ac- tivity Committees. The Social Committee is re- sponsible for planning the dances of the year, including after-game dances. The Activity Com- mittee takes charge of all main events involving the student body. The Assembly Committee assists in assemblies for the year. The representatives chosen for this year are as follows: SENIORS: Chuck Rizner, Shelby Russell, Ron- nie Hayden, Donna Hintz, Larry Brown, Janet Bollman, Dick Oates, Helen Serge, Milo Grafstrom, Barbara Fane, Dick Thomas, Shelba Martin, Ed Lawton and Ellen Cross. Juniors: Larry Ortgiesen, Karen McConnau- ghay, Frank Bollman, Sandra Bowers, Graham Huffman, Judy Hill, Jim Furlong, Joan Gates, Bob Swim, Rosemary Sereg, Stan Dunphy, Joan Duffield, John Peterson, Pat Kennedy, Sam Van Scoyoc, and Corrine Wallace SOPHOMORES: David Adler, Carole Hand, Everett Brooks, Linda Burke, John Ger- lach, Kathy Carlson, Ken De Arvil, Sally Drew, Ken Lawson, Jannene La Ferte, RosalieRuberg, David Knouse, Mary Kavanaugh, Claude Ort- giesen, Karen Miller, David Shoulders, and Jo Ella Smith. FRESHMEN: George Walker, Pamela Witz- leb, Charles Bruce, Laura Cappa, Ed Detweiler, Lynn Dewey, Ronnie Gaul, Cathy James, Ron- nie Fane, Becky Reeder, Kirby Holland, Anita Hunt, Bob Seloover, Colleen Smothers, Jim Palmer, and Sally Utley. 57 Row 9: L. Ortgiesen, M. Baker, R. Hayden, E. Murphy. Row 8: J. Schroeder, J. Furlong, J. Cahill, G. Ortgiesen, B. Shaw, J. Peterson. Row 7: B. Byron, H. Noble, H. Motsinger, D. Gorman, B. Underwood, T. Villiger, B. Schmidt, D. Thomas, R. Marloth, T. Grove, M. Grove, D. Lawson, Mr. Helton. Row 6: B. Branigan, S. Martin, J. Drew, P. Sollis, K. Lund, 8. Maloney, K. Feldtang, M. Sanderson, J. Lesage, R. Serge, J. Ames, A. Eichler, R. Schuster, P. Cornette, J. Willard, D. Jones, J. Kennedy. Row 5: M. Hershberger, J. Yount, B. Dusing, K. Tessman, P. Hargraves. Row 4 A. LoCour, D. Stackhouse, P. Nolle, S. Curtis, J. Farrington, M. Santee, J. Lesage. Row 3: M. J. McBride, J. Hill, B. Bonnell, D. Villiger, T. Dewey, N. Noble, D. Sweet Row 2: L. Dixon, P. Marshall, L. Stackhouse, T. Utley, M. Lind- quist, M. J. Wolfe, J. Walker. Row 1: H. Fox, L. Trautwein, H. Sklavanitis, D. Tate. Vice-president, D. Thomas, President, H. Noble, Secretary-Treasurer, B. Schmidt. The Spanish Club, directed by Senor Hel- ton, put another notch into its log of existence this year. All students taking or having taken Spanish and having satisfactorily complied with the rules of initiation are eligible to join. The election of officers started off the year. Henry Noble was chosen president; Dick Thomas, vice-president; and Bill Schmidt, secre- tary-treasurer. Next on the agenda, was the scheming by the second year Spanish students over the subject of initiation. Most of the devilish ideas were adapted, but making the initiates wear one high and one low heeled shoe was overruled by the Senor . After eating gusanos de maguey (Mexican fried worms), at the Christmas party, the club members experienced more fun and more good times. Although the club has not resulted in fluent Spanish speakers, all feel that they could suffi- ciently get by in Mexico. 58 Page Sponsored By DIXON RECREATION FORD HOPKINS THE HOLLYWOOD STYLE SHOP BOWMAN'S SHOE COMPANY 3 A. A. Learning to do-doing to learn-learning to live-living to serve. That is the motto of the Future Farmers of America which is being car- ried out here by the Dixon Chapter of the F.F A This year, the Dixon Chapter had the biggest enrollment in its history. Every member of the Dixon F.F.A. must be enrolled in an agricultural class, and partici- pate in one or more agricultural projects throughout the year under the supervision of agricultural instructor George Reed. The boys gain valuable practical experience from these projects. Each boy is required to keep an accurate, up-to-date record book for each project. These books contain expenditures, receipts, and other miscellaneous data concerning the projects. This is an essential part of the program, as the boys must learn to take their place in the ever increasing complications of farming. The feed- ing, handling, and observation of the projects also serve to increase the boy’s knowledge of basic farming principles. First Semester President, E. Rhodes, Second Semester President, J. Saunders. Officer, Row 4: L. R.ngler, F. Reis, D. Martin, D. Stahl, J. Grothe, B. Rhodes, N. Buckaloo, R. Ankney, L. Lefevre. Row 3: J. Scheffler, H Wiggins, D. Long, J. Fane, R. Toot, W. Jaquet, E. Rhodes, 0. Metz, W. McCleary, P. Gugerty, M. Saunders, D. Dewey, R. Humphrey, G. Adams, H. Bryan, Mr. Reed Row 7. B. Keeney, C. Ortpiesen, E. Conderman, R. Statler, D. Shank, J. Saunders, L. Harden, C Fitts, F. Bollman, F. Young, R. Dewey, j. Bally, D. Stouffer. Row 1: A. Bollman, P. Gonnerman, M. Bonnell, J. Lowe, R. Humphrey, R. Ankney, L. McPherson, R. Grobe. ?9 Good Luck and Best Wishes to Dixon Chapter F.F.A DIXON ONE STOP SERVICE Farm Store The Girls' Athletic Association, under the supervision of Mrs. Lucy Roe, had a very success- ful season during '55-56. The slate of officers consisted of Jackie Ruppert, president; Julia Lesage, vice-president; and Carol Stouffer, secretary-treasurer. The fall season was opened with hikes to area places of interest. Other sports started were archery, basketball, and badminton. Dixon was host to the annual Fall Playday on October 1. Dog Days was the theme of this event and seven area schools participated. Many members visited Chicago and attended the play Teahouse of the August Moon on November 16. The winter season included such activities as bowling, volleyball, and leadership classes. 60 AAociation At Christmas time, the local chapter’s com- munity project was helping a needy family. The annual Polio drive was sponsored by the G. A. A. in January. The organization raised $1150.CO from the bake sale, coffee and dough- nuts sale, queen and king campaign, and home- room donations. The freshmen and other new girls were init- iated in a funny and formal ceremony in Febru- ary. London Towers’ was the theme for the annual G. A. A. dance on March 17. The boys were treated for one night out of the year. When spring arrived, the girls clamored out of doors for golf, hiking, baseball, and archery. The year for the athletic girls ended with a tea honoring the senior members. 61 Officers, Row 2: S. Dodd, D. Villiger, J. Gipson. Row 1: J. Lesage, J. Ruppert, C. Stouffer. Q. .A. _A. rctwitieA Page Sponsored By WESTGOR MUSIC CO., 115 Hennepin Ave., Di on, III., Phone 4-9351 WILBUR LUMBER CO., 305 Commercial Alley, Phone 3-1060 SULLIVAN'S, 315 W First St., Dixon, III , Phone 3-1481 KEN MALL INSURANCE AGENCY, Dixon Natl. Bank Bldg Phone 2-8171 a ram a Row 6;.T. Giffrow, A. Donoho, B. Anderson, J. Schroeder, F. Gronberg, M. Gralstroro, C. Rizner. Row 5: W. Krug, D. Holverson, B. Cahill, B. Werniclc, E. Lawton, J. Eichler, R. Hayden. Row 4 D. Kanupp, H. Sereg, A. Ritterspacn, J. Nix, M. Shomaker, D. Kenney, K. Lund. Row 3: E Pires, H. Sklavanitis, J. Walker, P. Sollis, M. Knicl, J. LeSage, J. LeSage. Row 2: L. Dixon, B. Reeder, L. Coppa, G. Stiles, H. Fox, E. Pana, B. Maloney. Row 1: A Bastion, J. Whit- mer, D. Smythe, J. Rutherford, S. Russell, M. Hershberger, M. Kavanaugh, Mr. Jones. The Dramatic Club of Dixon High School is an organization open to anyone interested in dramatics. Under the supervision of Mr. Charles Jones, this club presented three plays this year and sponsored other activities. To qualify for the Dramatic Club, a student must earn at least five points by working on a play, either in the cast, or as a member of a crew. The fall play was Sight Unseen , written by Rosemary Foster end Warner Lew. The story of the play concerns Ecrnsley, an old English Mansion about to be sold for lack of funds. Lady Judith Elliot, the present cwrer, must find a buyer who will treat her ancestoral ghosts with the proper respect. Her search is com- plicated by the ghosts who refuse to eppear on request. Dust of the Rccd ' was the r.crr.e of the Christmas one-act ploy, presented for the Christ- mas assembly. It was about a men and his wife who were faced with the problem of keeping some money which was entrusted to them, or paying the money to the rightful owner. During Christmas vacation, Dramatic Club spent an enjoyable day in Chicago with the Robed Choir and went to see The Pajama Game in the evening. The Clod’ , another one-act play, was pre- sented at the N.C.I.C. contest in Rock Falls on February 18. It received two superior ratings at this contest. It was the story of a couple accused of hiding a northern private, during the Civil War. Since the couple lived on the bor- derline between the states, they were investi- gated by two southern soldiers, who created many tense moments in the drama. The climax occurred when the old lady, in a rage, shot the two southern soldiers. The spring three act play, The Man Who Came to Dinner ', waspresented March 15 and 16 in the high school auditorium. The story was about a famous author and columnist who broke a leg while on a lecture tour and, forced to stay in a wheelchair, stayed with a couple in their home. All of the gifts he received, and the famous people who visited him, caused pan- demonium in the household. Page Sponsored By NEWMAN MOTORS VENIER JEWELERS POTTERS CLEANERS JOHN'S WALGREEN AGENCY DRUG STORE 63 Etta.....................LOUISE DIXON Archie Andrews RONNIE HAYDEN Miss Potter .............MARY KAY KNICL Mat .... CHUCK RIZNER Lady Judith Elliott PHYLLIS CORNETTE Lady Hortense Elliott DIANE KANUPP Gen Sir Thomas Elliott. AUSTIN RI1TERSPACH Penelope JANICE RUTHERFORD Mrs. Millicent Malone JULIA LESAGE Henry Malone.............TOM GIFFROW Bleating Hawk ARCHIE DONOHO Prudence Steele Peter Steele Old Man Tramp GEORGIANA STILES BOB WERNICK ARCHIE DONOHO AUSTIN RITTERSPACH 64 Mr. Stanley........ Mrs. Stanley...... June Stanley Richard Stanley Harriet Stanley Sheridan Whiteside Beverly Carleton . Lorraine Shelton Bert Jefferson Maggie Cutler Banjo ............. Professor Metz John Sarah ............. Mrs. Dexter ...... Mrs. McCutcheon Dr. Bradley Miss Preen Plainclothes man Expressmen......... Westcott........... Radio Technicians . Deputies........... AUSTIN RITTERSPACH KAY LUND .JANICE RUTHERFORD BOB WERNICK ANN BASTIAN RONNIE HAYDEN MARK SHOMAKER SANDRA GALLAGHER JIM SCHROEDER . GEORGIANA STILES JOE KENNEDY CHUCK RIZNER STEVE JOHNS JULIA LESAGE MARY KAY KNICL JACKIE WHITMER .....WALLY KRUG SUSAN ETNYPE DALLAS HOLVERSON JOHN STILES DENNIS GORMAN BILL CAHILL ..... DAVID ADLER DON KENNEY .....TOM GIFFROW JOHN EICHLER yy Southern Sergeant AUSTIN RITTERSPACH Mary Trask.........................JULIA LESAGE Thaddens Trask DENNIS GORMAN Southern Private MARK SHOMAKER Northern Private BILL CAHILL Bottom to Top B. Bohms, S. Taylor, Mr. Zinnen, J. Woodyatt, B. Fry, F. Chiverton, J. Fulfs, K. Brelsfoard, F. Balser. Bottom to Top: S. Beede, R. Schuster, C. Hidden, K. Fulfs, J. Lesage, M. Elmer, J. Hockman, L. Jones. The debate program at Dixon High School is composed of two parts Freshman Debate and Varsity Debate The purDOse of Freshman Debate is to en- courage freshmen to participate actively in Varsity Debate and also to instruct them in debate techniques and procedures. The freshmen meet twice a month. They have worked on argumentative speeches, discussions of controversial subjects and actual debates. Some of the topics which have been argued are farm subsidies, the role of the United States in the United Nations, and one-way streets. The Varsity Debate works on just one topic each year. The one for this year was Re- solved: Federal Subsidies should be granted according to need, to worthy and qualified high school graduates for additional training. This is the national high school topic and was chosen by debate teachers from all over the country. In order to be well-informed on the subject, the debaters first do a large amount of back- ground reading. They then compile rebuttal files by taking notes from up-to-date newspaper and magazine articles. After this, the negative and affirmative sides make up briefs, or outlines, of the main issues and then prepare their cases. Then comes the actual debating. In the contest debating, each team has two affirmative and two negative speakers. The negatives from one school meet the affirmatives from another, and vice versa. The Varsity Debate meets twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday noons. They gave a radio broadcast on the Women s Club program, Conservation of Youth, on Thanksgiving day. On March 14, they presented a capsule debate program for the Parent-Teachers Association. The team was also entered in the Regional and in the Sectional Tournaments, but conflicts pre- vented their attendance. 66 Page Sponsored By MALONEY'S DRY CLEANING A LAUNDRY BEIERS BREAD INC L. to R S. Beede, Miss Heinle, M. Santee, C. Stouffer, A. Rex, P. Carpenter, P. Wilson, P. Cramer, D. Sanford, N. Burgard, D. Bain, G. Mayes, D. Utz, J. Grobe, J. Willard, B. Bonnell, R. Schuster. 'Where do you keep Time magazine? Will you check this book out for me Where can I find some information on the author of this book? What would the students of DHS do without the school librarian, Miss Edith Heinle and the sixteen members of library club The girls of the library club render an im- portant service to the whole school by helping Miss Heinle keep the different materials in order. Through their work they become ac- quainted with the arrangement of the library and the materials which may be found there. A library club has been functioning in this school every since the first year after this high school was built. To become a member of this library club, a girl must have an interest in books, a good scholastic standing, and be able to accept responsibility. She may be from any of the four classes. Besides working in the library before, during, and after school, the members of the club meet every other Wednesday during long homeroom to take care of club affairs such as reminding students of overdue books, putting books and magazines in order, or presenting a program. Socially, the library club had a Christmas party and went on a picnic in the spring. With the completion of a children's room at the Public Library in February of 1956, the library club members, along with the boy scouts, helped move the children's books to the new wing and arrange them on the shelves. The library club officers for this year were Sally Beede, president; Martha Santee, vice- president; and Carol Stouffer, secretary-treas- urer. Sally moved to California in January, so Martha assumed the duties of acting president. Other members of the club are Donna Bain, Beverly Bonnell, Nina Burgard, Priscilla Car- penter, Pat Cramer, Joyce Grobe, Georgia Mayes, Anita Rex, Delores Sanford, Rosemary Schuster, Dorothy Utz, Joanne Willard, and Patty Wilson. Poge Sponsored By SWEET'S SHELL SERVICE, 223 Galena Ave., Phone 4-8251 H. A ROE CO., Corner First and Peoria, Phone 3-1011 PRIEBE SONS, INC , Dixon, III., Phone 4-0061 J. C. PENNY, 115 Galena, Phone 3-0151 DANCC In the traditional ceremony of the seven lighted candles representing speech, dance, music, writing, literature, Thespis, and the theatre, the Thespians initiated several new members under the newly organized point system during the 1955- 56 dramatic season. President of this national honorary society of dramatic arts was Austin Rit- terspach with Janice Rutherford as vice- president and Julia Lesage as secretary. Mr. Charles L. Jones, speech instructor, was sponsor of the Thespian Troupe No. 440. This dramatic honorary society is de- voted to the advancement and creation of an active and intelligent interest in dra- matic arts in secondary schools. A Thes- pian member is required to have earned at least ten points by meritorious partici- pation in acting, directing, stage com- mittees such as prompting, make-up, prop crew, scenery, lighting, and stage crew, and business and publicity work. With the advent of this year’s dramatic season came the addition of some much needed improvements. Several hundred dollars was spent on new scenery and lights, the effect of which created a unique stage setting for each of the three plays given. Dixon Thespian members played host to nine visiting high schools in February for the annual NCIC Individual Speech Events Contest, taking two ribbons in verse reading and original oration. So closes a busy and praise-worthy dramatic season. Row 11: M. Grafstrom, R. Hayden, F. Gronberg, J. Eichler. Row 10: E. Lawton, C. Rizner, B. An- derson, J. Schroeder. Row 9: A. Ritterspach, B. Wernick, D. Kenney. Row 8 A.Donoho, T. Giff- row, B. Cahill. Row 7: J. Nix, M. Shomaker, D. Holverson. Row 6: Mr. Jones, D. Kanupp, K. Lund, E. Pires. Row 5: B. Maloney, L. Cappa, P. Sollis. Row 4: M. KnicL H. Sklovanitis, J. LeSage. Row 3: J. Walker. H. Fox, J. LeSage. Row 2: L. Dixon. J. Whitmer, D. Smythe. Row 1: J. Ruther- ford, M. Hershberger, G. Stiles. 68 Quill Scroll Quill and Scroll, a national honorary, literary society, was under the supervision of Lorene Marshall at Dixon High School this year. President was Dave Thomas,- vice-president, Austin Ritter- spach, and secretary-treasurer, Helen Sldavanitis. To qualify for membership in this society, one must have written at least fifty column inches for the Dixini in one semester, be a page editor or assistant editor, be a per- son of general good character, and be recommended by the supervisor and the other editors. Its purpose is to develop an interest in journalism and give due honors to those excelling in their work. Initiation of new members wasn't held until second semester this year, but it proved to be quite a day when it finally did arrive The usual day of silliness that always accompanies initiation proved de- lightful, but it was the actual candlelight ceremony that evening that really impres- sed the initiates, who at that time re- ceived their Quill and Scroll pins as a to- ken of their achievement. Although this society isn't too active, it certainly provides an electric undercur- rent to promote working for membership in it. Membership hit a new high this year,- here s hoping that it will hit another peak next year. Row 8: R. Marloth, R. Hayden. Row 7: D. Thomas, A. Ritterspoch. Row 6: J. Walker, K. Lund. Row 5: B. Maloney, C. Schreiner. Row 4: Miss Mar- shall, C. Stouffer, H. Fox. Row 3: H. Sklavinitis, L. Dixon. Row 2: G. Stiles, J. Whitmer. Row 1: M. Hershberger, S. Howard. 69 The 1956-57 school year proved most successful and busy for the DHS Robed Choir under the direction of Mr. Fred Stephenson. Kay Lund was elected president; Helen Fox, vice-president; and Janice Rutherford, sec- retary. However, during the second semester Ronnie Hayden assumed the duties of secretary. Serving as accompanists were Pat Sollis and Kay Lund. In their first appearance of the year, the Choir presented two programs for the Illinois Education Association meeting held in October in Dixon. Highlighting the following month was the NCIC Music Festival in Rock Falls with the 3C0-voice chorus under the direction of George Howerton of Northwestern University. Row 3: M. Grafstrom, C. Rizner, D. Kenney, A. Cater. Row 2: G. Myers, R. Marloth, J. Carlson. J. Kennedy Row 1: J. Nix, L. Newcomer, L. Stuart, B. Nelson. Row 4 N. Rorer, E. Pires, T. Utley, A. LaCour, C. Stouffer. Row 3: M. Preston, K. Lund. L. Dixon, D. Neh- ring, D. Sanford Row 2: B. Ma- loney, L. Ludy, N Burgard, J. Whit- mer. Row 1: J. Rutherford, G. Stiles, S. Beede. n • y lioir Row 4: C. Christensen, F. Gronberg, R. Hayden, L. Brown Row 3: L. Jones, B. Werniclt, J. Dixon, D. Wigginton. Row 2: L. Baker, D. Adler, A. Kidd, L. Sutton. Row 1: M. Shomaker, S. Johns, T.Giffrow, R. Johnson. Row 4: C. Schreiner, M. Lindquist, D. Sweet, B. Wade. Row 3: M. Houden, B. Dusing, P. Marshall, P. Sollis. Row 2: J. Bryant, F. Rorer, H. Fox, E. Scholl. Row 1: D. Baker, L. Stockhouse, M. Wolfe. The holiday season proved busy for the Robed Choir with several en- gagements. They played an impressive role in the Elks Christmas Memorial service and also performed at the annual christmas Assembly which featured the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah The Robed Choir appearance on April 11 before the North Central Association of secondary schools at the Red Lacquer Room in the Palmer House, Chicago, could be considered the peak accomplishment in a full year of activities. Several days later, the Choir and Choruses combined to present the spring program, Vocal Varieties. Baccalaureate climaxed the busy year for the 55-56 Robed Choir. £ J em Borberettes: Alena LaCour, Eleanor Scholl, Pat Sollis, Helen Fox. Belles of Harmony: Kay Lund, Elinor Pires, Barbara Ma- loney, Carol Schreiner. Four Winds: Edith Pana, Kathy Carlson, Darlene Saunders, Tamara Thompson. Boys' Quartet: Janice Low, Don Kenney, Gary Myers, Larry Baker, Ronald Johnson. 72 Row 4: Marloth, B. Groom, R Cox, T. Currens, G. Meyers, B. McDowell, K. Brelsofard, E.Long, A. Johnson, L.Sutton. 5ow I P Je ?,wles' D-Ames, C. Bruce, D. Wilson 8. Keeney, D. Shonlt, W Hubbell, R. Rorer, R Plock, C. Brainerd. Row 2. F. Bollman, P. Gonnerman, W. Pitman, A. Ragan, H. Heckman, j. Wooten, R.LaCour, L. Schealfer, E. Conder- mon, J. Lowe Row 1: R. Price, Mr. Stephenson. f Row 2: A. Cater, R. Marloth, M. Grafstrom, R. Hayden, C. Christensen. Row 1: B. Wade, H. Fox, P. Sollis, G. Stiles. A. LaCour, B. Maloney, C. Schreiner. 73 JR.-SR. CHORUS--------Row 3: M. McBride, E. Cross, N. Hoey, J. Hill, P. Hargraves, Mr. Stephenson, N Rohr, B. Ransom, J. Vorhis, D. Kanupp, J. Lesage. Row 2: J. Henson, R. Sereg, L. Harvey, S. Etnyre, M. Sanderson, M. Morris, P. Nolle, J. Duffield, J. Welch, S. Bovvers, K. Feldtang. Row 1: D. Smythe, J. Kelly, M. Dunn, J. Farrington, C. Hoyle, N. Heuman, K. Deciter, B. Dorty, R. Norcutt, G. Murray. FROSH-SOPH CHORUS—Row 1: J. Rhodes, C. Willard, S. Taylor, P. Gallagher, J. Randoll, P. Bell, Mr. Stephenson, S. Donoho, D. Heckman, J. Wolf, E. Tracy, M. Hill, A. Hill. Row 2: P. Holderman, L. Sweet, P. Witzleb, P. Hoey, L. Cornelius, C. French, J. Franklin, J. Brooks, C. James. S. Murray, S. Reed, M. Kavanoghy J. Jenkins, L. Cappa. Row 3. S. Smith, M. Zopf, B. Borelli, S. Skibinski, E. Pana, M. Waite, S. Russell, J. Seagren, C. Smothers, T. Dewey, P. Wilson: T. Thompson, J. Jenkins, J. LeSage, K. Currens. Row 4 J. Deyo, C. Nelson, D. Heppler, W. Howard, M. Slonsky, L. Joyce, K. Miller, D. Downs, D. Miller, A. Miller, J. Walker, K. Fulfs, L. Slothower, S. Utley, B. Reeder, J. Schreiner. Engravers for the 1956 DIXONiAN JAHN OLLIER ENGRAVING CO., 817 W Washington Blvd , Chicago 7, III c H O R U S JR -SR CHORUS—Row 1 .• J. Ames, C. Brainerd, G. Coffey, M. McGrath, G. Moore, E. Newcomer, P. Black- burn, R. Schuster, J. Gates, K. McConnaughoy. Row 2 E. Pires, J. LeSage, J. Heppler, G. Emmert, C. Hanger, J. James, D. Utz, S. Bohn, A. Gross, B. Fane, J. Bollman. Row 3: M. Santee, N Kerz, B. Zopt, C. Keeley, N, Miller, B. Bowers, Mr. Stephenson, J. Smith, J. Gordon, M. Knicl, B. Pinkoczi, S. Moves. FROSH-SOPH CHORUS—Row 1. M. Fries, J. Weitzel, L. Weihe, J. Kishbaugh, S. Cross, H. Wolf, S. McGinnis, J. Spellmeyer, Mr. Stephenson, P. Coffey, T. Keeney, G. Aurand, S. Fane, J. Krug, M. LeBlanc, S. Cox, L. Burke Row 2: P. Pitman, P. Glessner, B Pfiste S. McDonald, M Conley, J. Cooper, J. Wolf, L. WolF C. Anderson, N Drew, M. Farley, C. Harkins, P. Fleming, S. Noble, J. LaFerte, G. Plumb. Row 3: B. Spaine, C. Chandler, B. Bohms, J. Burke, J. Burke, D Vernier, R. Ruberg, K Carlson, M. Poffenberger, B. Carter, C. Hidden, J. Bay, J. Peebles, J Rosbrook, L. Dewey, L. McCann, S. Currans, J. Grobe. Row 4: J. Law, S. Oellig, V. Smothers, E. Hawley, A. Hunt, J. Butter- field, N. Willstead, C. Hand, R. Reeder, D. Slain, N. Lebre, B. Floto, J. Gibson, P. Middleton, Y. litts, R. Price, P. Doctor. m u Printing the 1956 DIXONIAN ROGERS PRINTING CO., Chicago and Dixon, Illinois Row 1: D. Kline, D. Sheaffer, S. Howard, D. Thomas, P. Benson. Row 2: J. Rosbroolc, C. Horton, R. Ful- mer, D. Knouse, D. Thomas, C. Christensen, Mr. L’Heureux, R. Hayden. Row 3: J. Schroeder, D. Finch. Stark a rimers n arm a It is a well-known saying that good things happen in 3's, but for the Dixon High School marching band this has not been the case. On October 22 this year our musicmakers won first place for the best complete band performance at Illinois State Normal University homecoming for the fourth consecutive year In recent years, the highlight of the marching band has been the trip to Normal, Illinois, to participate in the ISNU homecoming activities, which include a parade and a high school band contest on the university's football field This year, the DHS pacers competed with and de- feated 26 other bands for their first place titles Band director Robert L Heureux, drum major Diclc Nelson, and, of course, every band mem- ber combined to make the contest the success that it was. Competing in Class A the band won a first place trophy for the best playing band in com- bined Class A and C competition,- a second place trophy for its marching in the homecoming parade; and a second place metal for per- formance of drum major, Dick Nelson. The band repeated the program that was performed at the Dixon-Hall football game, starting off by marching down the field to the DHS Loyalty. They then went into an umbrella and then a smile formation while playing Let Your Smile Be Your Umbrella An automo- bile formation that moved up the field was next made to the tune of In My Merry Oldsmo- bile They then came down the field as a vacuum cleaner playing Victory Polka A pair of spectacles was then mode to coincide with the tune I’ll See You In My Dreams . As a special feature the band formed an N and played the ISNU hymn At the close of the song, the band marched off in N formation playing the ' Redbird Loyalty” The band arrived home omid the flapping and victorious banner which they had tocked onto the busses and again planted that sperk of un- mistakable pride m the hearts of all Dixonites Po e Spomored By RAYNOR MANUFACTURING CO . 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Varga. Row 3: D. Warkmj, J. Schroeder, I. Dixon, L. Kubecka, D. Hess, S. Bivins, M Akerman, B. Melvin, D. Thomas. Row 2: G. Camp- bell, D. Lawson, L. Jones, W. Krug. J. Furlong, J. Peterson, S. Van Scoyoc, A. Contreras, J. Carlson, J. Wooten Row 1: G. Reeder, K. Mueller, H. Mighell, B. Hamill, 6. Rosebrook, R. Cox, K. Frankenberry. A team is judged not only by the number it wins, but also by the way it plays the game. Posting a fine season's record and displaying themselves in a commendable manner, the Dukes met the worthiest of oppoinents with the best of sportsmanship and a great desire to win. Barney faced a major task in replacing his fleet backfield and some tough linemen. Good blocking and hard, clean tackling highlighted the season, which saw the Dukes give their utmost in every moment of play. The team voted John Wooten as Most Valuable Player and Bud Melvin as Captain. SCORES Dixon 38 Washington ... 0 Dixon ... 0 West Rockford 16 Dixon . 6 Sterling 21 Dixon 19 Ottawa 12 Dixon .... 21 DeKalb 45 Dixon 53 Hall Township 7 Dixon .... 0 Rock Falls . 6 Dixon 18 Princeton 0 Page Sponsored By DIXON WATER COMPANY, 121 E First, Phone 3-9751 MELVIN FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Fellows, Dixon, III., Phone 3-8381 JOE GRYGIEL, 106 N. Galena Ave., Phone 2-0191 3ootUl Row 3: Mr. Swan, D. Kline, D. Adler, D. Busser, B. Varga. R. Attebury, E. Ortgieson, B. Fulmer, L. Tyler, G. Adams, P. Jecklin, R. Trotter, E. Bross, Mr. Wolf. Row 2: J. Gerlacn, I. Nicklaus, H. Boyd, J. Gasser, P. Sereg, B. Henderson, K. DeArvil, J. Stiles, G. Kellar, L. Baker, R. Fane. Row 1: D. Burke, J. Salzman, C. Brainerd, T. Grove, B. Mulkms, H. Heckman, T. Coleman, K. Holland, B. Fredericksen, F. Schaeffer. If Loyd Swan continues to produce such fine frosh-soph teams, Dixon High will be blessed with an undefeated varsity one of these days. Upwards from seventy lads turned out for the initial practice, and from the thirty that re- mained after all cuts were made, Swany fash- ioned a squad which made DHS proud to claim. Truly, a good foundation is essential, and we look forward to the times when these very boys will constitute the Duke Varsity. This year again the Junior Dukes came up with a winning season by grinding out victories in their last three games. SCORES Dixon 0 Polo Jayvees 15 Dixon 12 West Rockford . 6 Dixon 6 Sterling 6 Dixon . 0 Ottawa 34 Dixon .... 7 DeKalb 25 Dixon 14 Hall Township. 0 Dixon 12 Rock Falls . 6 Dixon 14 Princeton 0 Page Sponsored By CITY NATIONAL BANK IN DIXON Complete Banking Service Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Row 3: K. Wolf, R. Henley, J. Hoyle, O. Webb, D. Buccolo, C. Bruce, F. Chiverton, B. Rowe, J. Culley, G. Nichols, Mr. Wolliclt. Row 2: I. Richards, M. Henderson. T. Balser, J. Sproul, C. Scrivens, D. Tagge, J. Danek, J. Huggins, R. Foster, J. Myers, B. Fry. Row 1: D. Shank, D. Stofil, B. Willet, J. Boyd, J. Palmer, A. Bollman, N. Buckaloo, B. Groom. Under the fine coaching of Rex Wallick, the Dixon freshmen football team had an un- defeated season with a 5 and 0 record. About 35 boys started the season,- seven weeks later there were 30 who finished Some of Coach Wallick's boys who will probably play on the frosh-soph next year are Dave Shank, Kirby Holland, and Jim Palmer. SCORES Dixon 7 Rock Falls 0 Dixon 14 Sterling 0 Dixon 14 Mendota 7 Dixon . . . . 27 Rock Falls 7 Dixon 13 Sterling 0 DIXON NATIONAL BANK The Friendly Bank with the Chimes Clock” Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. L. to R R. Reeder, S. Gallagher, B. Fane, B. Mel- Queen Joyce Kelly, vin, J. Kelly, G. Stiles, A. Mall. HomtcominG Senior Attendant, Georgiana Stiles W RS fiCvrrcY Row 5: B. Keeney, B. Guthrie, D. Holverson. Row 4: P. Miller, L. Harden, B. Gaul. Row 3: R. Johnson, E. Brooks, M . 1r£ve'.-’-.Cush'ns'.A °ates Row 2: D. Knouse, B. Swaney, R. Conont, D. Wilson, M, Gonn, Mr Winger Row 1 L. Black, J. Lowe, P. Benson, F. Bollman. tute earn Coach Marvin Winger and his cross-country team met with much success during their season. They won all six of their dual meets, while tak- ing a first and a second in triangular meets. For the fifth consecutive year the Duke harriers went to the state meet at Champaign where they finished sixteen in a field of twenty-one Joe Cushing was the top man for Dixon at the state meet with Lyle Harden next. Lyle was elected captain for the next season. Below are the scores of the eleven meets the team with the lowest score winning. Dixon 21 Sterling 25 Dixon .... 15 Mendota 50 DeKalb 22 Dixon 34 Dixon 23 West Rockford 74 Rock Falls 27 Dixon 41 Sterling 74 Dixon fifth at Sterling Invitationa. Dixon 20 Rochelle 43 Dixon fourth at conference meet Dixon 24 Rock Falls . 34 Mendota .79 Dixon .... 23 Rock Falls 34 Dixon second at District. Page Sponsored By ROCK RIVER READY MIX Mr. George W. Lindquist Row 3: Mr. Swan. Row 2: Mr. Walliclc, Mr. Henderson, Mr. Hamersmith, Mr. Sharpe. Row 1: Mr. Wolf, Mr. Bogott, Mr. Bowers, Mr. Barnhart. With the number of boys participating in athletics increasing every year it has become necessary to add new coaches to the staff. These new members of the Dixon High coaching staff have been quite successful on their own, in addition to providing valuable assistance for the coaches who remained from last year. Mr. Wallick's freshman football team won all of their five games. Mr. Henderson and Mr. Wolfe did fine jobs with their junior varsity and freshman teams. In his first year as varsity basketball coach, Mr. Bogott did an excellent job. Mr. Barnhart had his finest year with the wrestling team. In his first year as head track coach, Mr. Swan had a good season with five wins and only one loss in regular meets. 89 Page Sponsored By PRINCE ICE CREAM CASTLE INC., West River St., Dixon, III d Row 1: J. Peterson, K. Frankenberry, K. Mueller, M. Akerman, B. Hill. Row 2: D. Oates, J. Cushing, B. Bay, J. Schroe- der, J. Wooten. Row 3: H. Mighell, L. Brown, S. Dunphy, B. Gerlach. In the first year as coach at Dixon High School, Lyle Bogott lead the basketball team to its most successful season since 1943 when they were in the Sweet Sixteen. The team finished the season with an overall 18 and 5 record, and they won the conference title with a 9 and 0 rating which entitled them to a well-earned and coveted trophy. The first string was made up of four seniors and one junior: Ken Mueller, Gary Reeder, and Ken Frankenberry composed the Dukes forward wall, while Max Akerman and Bob Hill were the playmakers of the team. John Peterson, a junior who was sixth man, replaced anyone of the regulars who was getting close to his fifth foul. Other members of the team seeing action were Stan Dunphy, John Wooten, Bud Gerlach, and Joe Cushing. Ken Mueller was voted Most Valuable Player, and Gary Reeder was elected Captain. Gary also won the Leeper-Reynolds free throw trophy. Dixon averaged 61 points a game to the opponents’ 55. In the Sterling regional, Dixon beat Amboy and Erie by 20 or more points before advancing to the finals. Sterling then defeated Dixon 64-60. 90 SCORES Dixon 52 Freeport 71 Dixon . 51 Clinton 46 Dixon 53 Beloit 47 Dixon 51 Sterling 49 Dixon 55 Fulton 56 Dixon . 51 Amboy 56 Dixon 58 Rochelle 56 Dixon 59 Rock Falls. . . 54 Dixon 54 Princeton 42 Dixon 55 Mt. Morris 57 Dixon 73 Sterling 58 Dixon 73 Geneseo 48 Dixon 59 Mooseheart 70 Dixon 72 Hall 47 Dixon 66 Ottawa 54 62 Harper . 51 Dixon 55 DeKalb 49 Dixon 65 Kewannee . 55 Dixon 58 56 Regional Tournament 72 45 Dixon 69 Amboy 49 Dixon 60 Sterling . 64 Long Distance Colls to out of town friends cost little, are fast, and are most satisfactory. DIXON HOME TELEPHONE COMPANY Dixon has more phones per capita than has any other American city. Ba.Ujt Row 1: B. Hargrove, S. Keeley, D. Knouse, B. Guthrie, B. McDowell, D. Adler. Row 2: A. Johnson, B. Underwood, R. Attebury, J. Gerlach, D. Raymond, C. Brainerd. Row 3: M. Figeley, K. Holland, R. Fulmer, D. Kline. The Dixon Frosh-Soph squad finished the 1955-56 season with 12 wins and 8 losses. The team won 6 and lost only 3 of their conference games. The team, under the coaching of Loyd Swan, ended the season with a .513 percentage The young Dukes played their best games against Geneseo and DeKalb when they won 53-36 and 61-49. Their worst showing was against Rock Falls, Dixon losing by 18 points. Bill Guthrie, a sophomore, took individual scoring honors as he tallied 370 points. Other high scorers were Adler, Knouse, Hargrave, Keeley, and McDowell. These boys should prove to be quite an asset to the varsity next year Dixon .. 41 Freeport 46 Dixon 30 Clinton 20 Dixon 53 Beloit 54 Dixon 55 Sterling 50 Dixon 42 Fulton 35 Dixon 45 Rock Falls 63 Dixon 44 Amboy 52 Dixon 54 Rochelle 44 Dixon 49 Rock Falls 53 Dixon 50 Princeton 51 Dixon 43 Mt. Morris . . .. 40 Dixon 65 Sterling 61 Dixon 53 Geneseo 36 Dixon 46 Mooseheart . 42 Dixon 35 Hall Township 32 Dixon 47 Ottawa 57 Dixon 47 Princeton Frosh 36 Dixon 61 DeKalb 49 Dixon 46 Kewanee 61 Dixon 67 Mendota . 66 Page Sponsored By KLEIN HECKMAN INC. Plumbing Heating Contractors Dixon, III. 1037 Third St. j unior d liJuiUf Row 2: Mr. Henderson, J. Furlong, B. Gorman, A. Drew, J. Saunders, K. DeArvjl. Row 1: R. Henly, D. Scheaffer, P. Ackerman, G. Huffman. Row 3: R. Landis, J. Mumford, J. Culley, B. Baker, M. Gann, E. Bross. Row 2: D. Mercer, R Fane, B. Varga, T. Balser, E. Detwieler, D. Wilson, D. Shank. Row 1: J. McLane, B. Brooks, C. Bruce, H. Williams, D. Hooper, D. Tagge. 93 L. to R.: A. Bollman, R. Johnston, T. Coffey, B. Meyers, J. Gardner, S. Van Scoyoc, M, Grove, L. Kubecka, B. Stone- cipher, J. Dixon, B, Rosbrook, B. Melvin. Dixon High School's wrestling team finished the 55- 56 season with a record of nine wins, three losses, and one tie. The Dukes scored a total of 369 points in their 13 meets, giving them an average of 28.4 points per meet. Statis- tics show that their opponents gained a total of 223 points, averaging only 17.1 points per meet against the Dukes. This year, twelve boys won major letters in wrestling, and ten boys won numeral awards. Nine of the wrestlers placed in the NCIC meet, giving Dixon a third place in the confer- ence standing. Sterling took first, and Geneseo was second. Four wrestlers, Bud Melvin, Murrie Grove, Jim Dixon, and Sam Van Scoyoc, placed in the Sectional meet. Melvin was the only Duke to win a first place at this meet and thus capture a berth in the State meet at Maywood, Illinois. Here the acting captain of this year’s squad took a fourth place in the Heavyweight di- vision. Coach Don Barnhart, who has been at Dixon for four years, cited the first meet with DeKalb as the outstanding performance of the season. Dixon 32 Ottawa . 11 Dixon . ... 11 Geneseo 30 Dixon 18 Sterling 29 Dixon 34 Rock Falls . 15 Dixon 34 DeKalb 15 Dixon 30 LaSalle 15 Dixon . 51 Rochelle 2 Dixon .... 15 Sterling 28 Dixon 30 Rochelle 13 Dixon 20 Geneseo 20 Dixon . 27 DeKalb - . . 15 Dixon 25 Rock Falls 24 Dixon 25 LaSalle 6 94 Row 3: B. McDowell, G. Adams, P. Johnson, H. Mighell, K. Mueller, G. Reeder, M. Ackerman, B. Gerlach, G. Keller, D. Hoiverson. Row 2 R. Johnson, K. DeArvil, J. Dixon, B. Melvin, P. Ackerman, J. Gerlach, A. Johnson, D. Kline. Row 1: B. Keeney, S. 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SLOTHOWER HARDWARE 113 Hennepin Ave. Phone 4-9401 KITSON'S Custom Built Furniture Furniture Repairing Phone 3-4643 Fourth Ave DIXON JAMES SON BILLIARDS Compliments TO THE STAFF 107 Peoria Phone 2-9001 Ackerson’s Shoe Store FIRST GALENA Phone 3-8281 Home of Trimtred, Poll Parrot and Rand Shoes SPORTSMAN'S PARADISE 114 E First Dial 3-8681 CHICAGO AVENUE CERTIFIED GROCERY Quality Grocerir Meats Everyday LOU PRICES H. Bay J. McClanahan WAYNE WOLFE, d.b.a. BARRIAGE Appliance Store 109 E. FIRST STREET DIXON, ILLINOIS 100 OWEN'S SPORT SHOP VenwHi from I'imI Office Down Stairs Yours For Sports Phono 4-8331 WILCOX Jewelry WATCHES - DIAMONDS Gifts for Every Occasion 110 Galena ve. Phone 4-0241 You’ll Enjoy Trading at Ames Kroehler Furniture - Simmons Bedding - Carpets and Rugs Terms Easily Arranged ___________ Free Delivery Within 1(H) Miles _______ HOME LUMBER AND COAL CO. Home Builders for Home Folks Building Material, Wire Fencing Fuel 411-413 First Strkkt Tklkphoxe 2-1571 DIXON, ILLINOIS TREINS CahilPs Electric Jewelry Store Shop Certified Gemologist Registered Jeweler PHONE 4-0011 213 First Street Established 188.1 101 Compliments of Medusa Portland Cement Company The right note for refreshment (Sest Wished to the d(aSS of 56 HALL’S Frigidaire ■ RCA Victor - Philgas 221 First Street 2-1511 Dixon, Illinois Sure I'll Pose Notice the Legs First Date 'Life of the party Spring Cleaning Initiation Happy Birthday Lenny Our Gal Sol Tokyo Picnic Little Bob Which Twin Has the Toni? Otto Graham? Winter Wonderland PEEK-A-BOO It's a bird Big Bob Flower Girl 3 o'clock in the morn Ghosts7 10; HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 Braun Ford Sales, Inc. FORD Marshall DeSoto Plymouth DE SOTO - PLYMOUTH Campbell Motor Sales STUDEBAKER J. E. Miller Son CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH Harrison Motor Soles CHEVROLET - CADILLAC Perry Motor Sales WILLYS Hemminger Nash Sales NASH Terminal Pontiac, Inc. PONTIAC Herzog Mercury Sales LINCOLN - MERCURY Trader Motor Sales OLDSMOBILE Zeien Buick Co. BUICK Courtesy 0 DIXON AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DIXON APPLIANCE CO. NORGE Household Appliances ZENITH TV RADIO CAPEHART TV 212 Firsts . Phone 3-0241 PRESCRIPTIONS COSMETICS 119 First St. Dixon, Illinois Phone 4-1971 HILL BROS. SUPER MARKET The Best in Fine Foods 1129 North Galena Avenue Free Parking F. X. NEWCOMER AND COMPANY Insurance Loans Bonds Farm Supervision Real Estate Phone 4-1021 202 First Street Di xo 105 Uways C ongrat illation A Reynolds Wire Division National'Standard Company DIXON, ILLINOIS I Oh INDUSTRIAL WIRE CLOTH Rah! Rah! Rah! Come on Santa Aw, dry up Say cheeeeeeeze Morning after! Whistle-bait Low ceiling? Pepsodent Smiles 1, 2, 3, Kick! Crazy mix-up Silent Night Shake, Rattle, and Roll AW COME ON ! DUH, What's up? So Shy Same Boys? Time for a change 10 HAM ILL’S CLYDE SHOMAKER Furniture Store 508 Depot Avenue Furniture - Carpets - Draperies Phone 4-9041 216 First Street Telephone 3-0451 PHONE: 2-OOfll BATTERIES TIRES COFFEY IMPLEMENT STORES 1204 South Galena Avenue DIXON, ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS PARTS SERVICE FARMALL TRACTORS • FARM IMPLEMENTS AND ACCESSORIES BRUCE MOTORS Home of Fine Service Conoco Products CARL Bruce, Prop. 810 Dement Complete Motor Repair Undercoating Suntesting Equipment B F. Goodrich Tires I think it's a leak through that patch, covering that patch, over that one. ZEPHYR Western Auto Store GAS OIL Home Owned by LYLE E. BELLOWS, ELWOOD C RICKARD FOR LESS U. S. ROYAL TIRES 83 Galena Avenue Dixon, Illinois Phone 3-9841 Your Savings Account, large or small always welcome at tit Ml x i ,0,wy Dixon Loan and Building Association DeLuxe For Quality, Style and Service Cleaners Tailors Buy When You Think of Cleaning MEN and BOYS WEAR AT Think of DELUXE CLEANERS For Your Service.” B()YNTON-RICHARDS CO. Phone 2-0711 GEHANT DICKINSON Congrat ulot ions “The Office Men’s Department Store from BURBANK'S 76 Galena Ave. - Dixon, Illinois PHONE 4-0021 WE DELIVER STORE See your Serve! dealer, or our nearest (Public Service) appliance store. NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY GAS DOES IT BETTER FOR LESS 421 FIRST STREET, DIXON, ILLINOIS The Dixon Chamber of Commerce 74 Galena Ave. — Tel. 3-0261 This is an organization of businessmen, professional men, Industrials and farmers, working to promote the commercial, industrial, educational and farming growth of the community. These men and women arc willing to devote their time and money to the Dixon C’haml er of Commerce, because they know that as the whole community improves so will their businesses and community life. A voluntary organization welcomes as members, any individual or firm of reputable character. HUFFMAN OIL COMPANY HOME OWNED — HOME OPERATED 707 North Galena Phone 3-9291 „ .... FREEMAN SHOE VDest It ijhes CORP. Largest Exclusive Manufacturer of Men’s Dress Shoes no Long night Me and My Shadow Hot Tenors Sh . . . ! ! Is that a fact! Oh yeah? Lincoln Statuettes Hwa! Honest Injun! I'll take you all on Where's the slide7 Don't shoot, Paw Quick, Curly, dim 'em Nosey Bird's Eye View 111 CHESTER GORAL MATT GORAL Built-up Roofing Waterproofing Asbestos Roofs Tile Roofs Slate Roofs MUM AVt. WtOH, Floor Tile: Asphalt, Rubber Cork, Paquet Wall Tile: Plastic, Steel Aluminum, Ceramic Carpeting Live Better Electrically PUBLIC COMPANY George and Russ's Service Dealers in Sinclair Products 742 N. Galena Phone 28471 FAZZl T. V. 6A App 104 N. Galena Phone 2-7241 112 DIXON CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the DIXON Class of 1956 and LEE XU. C THEATERS n M F U L F S © Lunch's Candy Sundaes Sporting Goods p Serving Hey Bros. Ice Cream 6:00 AM. — 10:30 P.M. Kugene “ Mac” Namara Dean Kness €lcA er STYLE HEADQUARTERS for the WELL-DRESSED MISS Let the Rotary International Four-IFay-Test be Your Guide for All Things You Think, Say, or Do. 1. IS IT THE TRUTH? 2. IS IT FAIR TO ALL CONCERNED? 3. WILL IT BUILD Ci(X)I) WILL AND BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. WILL IT BE BENEFICIAL TO ALL CONCERNED? 114 H. V. MASSEY HARDWARE HARDWARE PAINTS SPORTING GOODS 88 Galena Ave. Phone 2-0511 Kreim's Furniture and Floor Coverings Phone 4-0441 84-8(1 Galena Dixon’s Oldest and Most Modern Store Edna N. Nattress Shop 124 Galena Ave. Dixon, Illinois “DIXON’S FASHION CORNER” Finest in Meats MURPHY'S Certified Market and Grocery 719 Brinton Ave. Plenty oj Free Parking Compliments of LINCOLN MOTEL and MANHATTAN CAFE Where Friends Meet Lawton Brothers Dairy Manufacturers and Distributors of Pasteurized Grade A” Milk and Lawton's ‘‘Extra Rich'’ Ice Cream “Dairy Products of Excellence” 114 North Peoria Ave. Dixon, Illinois US Visit Our Modern Dairy Bar Shoes Rubbers Hosiery For the Entire Family ERZINGER'S Shoe Store GRACEY FUR SHOP Storage - Cleaning - Restyling 212 No. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, III. Coolii ( (oweri (jiff s HAROLD C. COOK 103 E. First Ph. 2-1541 OA lorn j VISIT OUR BUDGET SHOP FOR THE LATEST IN JUNIOR FASHIONS 117 W. First Street HINTZ Camera Shop WE CAN HELP NAYLOR CO. JOHN DEERE Earl F. Slagle and Son Quality Farm Machinery Fine Printing 116 .