Earlville High School - Raidorian Our Years Yearbook (Earlville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1962 volume:

1962 OUR YEARS EARLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL EARLVILLE, ILLINOIS ORGANIZATIONS PAGE 30 ATHLETICS PAGE 46 ADMINISTRATION PAGE 60 CLASSES PAGE 66 Bob Mclnnis, Sandra Strong, Tom Smith, and Bob Goodbred return to their lockers during the three-minute break between classes to exchange books. Jerry Botts, Sandra Strong, and Kathy Harris relax during their noon hour at the west side of the band building. Cafeteria tickets which are $1.75 per week are issued in the office by our secretaries, Mrs. Larabee and Mrs. Cole. The Grade School Gymnasium is used for the high school physical education classes and serves as a recreational area for grades one through four. Mrs. Johnson is giving Carol Stockley an admit slip—a require- ment for entering all classrooms following an absence. At the beginning of the school year each student receives a combination lock costing fifty cents. In June, he is rebated twenty-five cents on his purchase. This year for the first time book- covers were issued with each text- book. Gerald Shurlow is pictured with several of the various styles of available covers. In addition to being super- intendent, Mr. Wicke serves as a school counselor and he also interprets aptitude tests to all interested students. Here he is aiding Walter Wilson, a transfer student. The new addition, completed in the fall of 1957, houses nine classrooms, three rest rooms, a large storage closet, and the office of the Superintendent. Monitor, Teresa Norton, signs all of the student's passes in her section of the corridor. Mark Morrill, Bill Myers, and Stan Meloy quickly re- cover after two tedious hours of football practice. Mr. Wicke experiments with the new intercommunication sys- tem which is used daily for an- nouncements and for contacting students and faculty members. Tom Myers distributes the absentee slips which show twice a day the stu- dents who are sick or other- wise. New fluorescent lights, de- signed to improve study habits and to discourage napping, have also been installed. Cafeteria personnel are aided by student helpers. Ken Boltz and the boys carry the books from the former library to the new shelves which have been built in the study hall. Whoever forgets the year's first football practice. Mike Schmitz, our cafeteria maid, wonders what will happen next. The first day of Marching Band--ex- cellent formation there! Mr. Winter is always ready when needed, and always needed. 7 While studying the Coffee House Era, Mrs. As English III studies Chaucer, they compose a Johnson acts as hostess for the junior and senior booklet of Canterbury Tales. English classes. ENGLISH STRESSED IN EVERY SUBJECT A two-year Spanish course offered at Earlville High School is taught by Mrs . Howard Duckels who has had first-hand experience in using the language with native speakers . Be- cause of her visits to various countries in our Southern Hemisphere, she is able not only to teach the language, but also to develop a better under- standing of the culture of the Spanish speaking people and a greater appre- ciation of their literature. Mrs. Duckels presides over the culmination of the study of Treasure Island in the freshman class. In connection with the study of The Broad, Fair Land of America, English IV classes pre- pare notebooks depicting a study of nature. 8 Sophomore biology student, Elaine Whittaker, is conducting a study in micro- biology. Mr. Bann and physical science student, Mary Gedwell, are conducting an experiment for drying hydrogen gas. EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE INTRODUCED This picture proves that math can be fun. A typical day is spent in the geometry class proving theorems and philosophiz- ing. Physic student, Bob Gavora, is using a slide mle to find the kinetic energy of a baseball. BUSINESS The business curriculum is composed of a one-year course in typewriting, shorthand, bookkeeping, and office practice. In our de- partment we have fifteen manual and six elec- tric typewriters. Last year an electric cal- culator and two dictaphones were purchased-- both of which are used in the office practice class. HOME ECONOMICS Courses in Home and Family Living include the study of foods and clothing, household manage- ment, and the harmonious relation- ship of all who constitute a family. I. ■ AGRICULTURE Every year Mr. Montooth's classes in agri- culture produce enviable records in livestock and grain projects. Parliamentary procedure is studied and practiced as an extra-curricular activity--a contribution to their preparation for leadership. INDUSTRIAL ARTS The industrial arts classes, un- der the direction of Mr. Lane, de- velop skills in the handicrafts of leatherwork, freehand sketching, woodwork, welding, and mechanical, architectural and electrical drawing. HOMECOMING SEES RAIDERS VICTORIOUS OVER HUNTLEY King James Bailey 14 15 Queen Ginger Botts YEARBOOK NETS $292 FROM STYLE SHOW In order to raise funds for the publication of the yearbook, the staff sponsored a fashion show on Friday, November 3. The clothes were furnished by the Charm Shoppe and the Tot Style Shoppe of Earlville . Mrs. Emery Johnson provided the commentary and Mrs. Wayne Large and Mrs. T. O. Zimmerman directed the production. Mrs. Harold Wold presided at the tea table. The stars of the style show, our high school students and townspeople, modeled with a professional grace and charm. “HAPPY HAUNTING GROUNDS” PRESENTED NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The student council, together with Supt. H. N. Wicke, their ad- viser, have been making plans for a National Honor Society. The purpose of this organization is to recognize those students who have attained a high scholastic record. To be eligible, a student must maintain a B average and also be a member of the sophomore, junior, or senior class. A member of this organization will be chosen on such traits as scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Four teachers have been selected to choose five seniors and four juniors from among those who are eligible. The two sophomores elected will be probationary mem- bers for one year and then full- fledged members throughout their high school and college career. Being a member of the society is a distinct honor for any student and will be advantageous to him in later life. This year the old library was converted into a guidance room. College-bound students meet in this room to explore TO TRI-SCHOOL CAREER CONFERENCE ESTABLISHED the admission requirements of the various colleges and universities. An estimated 225 persons at- tended the Tri-School Career Con- ference at the Earlville High School on Wednesday, February 7. Junior and senior students and their par- ents from the Leland, Serena, and Earlville schools attended. Mr. Wicke gave the welcome and introduced the guest speaker, Floyd Thompson, dean at North Central College. His topic was Choosing a Career After the keynote address, two forty-five minute sessions were conducted by representatives from a number of fields including: sec- retarial, auto mechanics, airline occupations, homemaking, teaching, agriculture, armed services, med- ical arts, engineering, barbering, beautician, and journalism. At the close of the session, re- freshments were served by the P.T.A. Space servers Nancy Gavora and Larry Maly pour punch for Gene Pratt, Carolyn Wooley, Bob Goodbred, and Paula Knutson. Sophomore servers seated before one of the main dis- plays of the prom—a red and white space capsule. Wes Doughty, Nancy Sondgeroth, and Mr. and Mrs. Catlow observe the dance from the south end of the floor. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Emery Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. T.O. Zimmerman, Mrs. Howard Duckels, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Large are enjoying a Journey to the Stars. Claudia Whited and Wayne Van Horn await punch service from the space capsule. Stan Roberts' band sup- plied the music necessary to complete a heavenly mood. Servers Nancy Gavora, Teresa Norton, Carolyn Bonine, Barb Frank, Sandra Strong, Bill Myers, Jim Seaton, Mark Morrill, Larry Maly, and Ed Doughty seated in the crescent moon where photographic memories of the evening were taken. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT The third annual Scholastic Banquet was held the last week in April in the Coach Room of the Fargo Hotel at Sycamore, Illinois. The guest speaker of the evening was Gilbert Dodds, Dean of Boys at Naperville High School, who formerly held the world record for running the mile. The purpose of the Scholastic Banquet is to honor those students who have attained during five six- weeks periods an average of B or above. All the faculty members and honored students look forward to the event each year as a fitting climax to their scholastic efforts throughout the year. 28 AT EARLVILLE The lettermen of the football team chose Jim Bailey to receive the Most Valuable Player trophy for the 1961 season. Mark Morrill as defensive end for the Raiders during the 1961 season received the trophy for the most tackles. HIGH SCHOOL The senior class and the faculty members chose Carol Stockley as the recipient of the D.A.R. award. This award is based on qualities of leadership, dependability, service, patriotism, citizenship, and loyalty. ( The DeKalb Award in agricul- ture was presented to Wayne Van Horn for F.F.A. projects, scho- lastic achievement, farming pro- gram, and school activities. Bill Feld and Mike Schmitz were elected by the faculty as the 1961 representatives for Premiere Boys' State which was held at the Spring- field State Fair Grounds. Each year the Lion's Club and the American Legion sponsor two senior representatives at Boys' State. 29 These organizations provide us with oppor- tunities for developing background and experi- ence which will enhance our future careers. ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT COUNCIL DIRECTS The Student Council of 1961-1962 sponsored many activities for the benefit of the stu- dent body. Several assemblies were selected and presented to the students for the purpose of broadening their education. The annual Homecoming festivities and the high school Christmas party, which this year included skits from the classes and organizations, were arranged by the council for the student's enjoyment. With the objective of improving school spirit, this organization was instrumental in the organization of a Pep Club for the girls of our high school. But perhaps the greatest undertaking of the year was the Student Council's study and promotion toward the organization of the National Honor Society in our school. 32 Members of the Student Council are Joel Zimmerman, Carolyn Lonie, Sandra Strong, Teresa Norton, Laura My- ers, Mr. Wicke, adviser, Bill Feld, Ed Doughty, Margo Schmitz, Ann Jones, Jack Troy, Don Blakeslee, and Jim Feld. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student Council members, chosen by their classmates, are composed of three representa- tives from each class who maintain a 'B' aver- age. Our leaders are president, Bill Feld; vice- president, Ed Doughty; secretary, Margo Schmitz; treasurer, Teresa Norton. F.F.A. Participating in the calf- roping contest at the Mendota Fair are Chuck Farley, Tom Johnson, and Willard Landers. Dennis Sprowls was presented the chapter com production award by Lester Kaminky at the F.F.A. banquet. FRONT ROW: Rich- ard Shurlow, Jerry Thorne, Richard Tut- tle, John Sondgeroth, Willard Landers, Rich- ard Sutton, David Hoad ley, Larry Stan- ford, Chuck Farley, Tom Johnson. SEC- OND ROW: Dennis Sprowls, Ed Doughty, Jim Baird, Stan Me- loy, Ralph Sellers, Tom Harris, Bob Goodbred, Wayne Van Horn, Dave Pi Her. BACK ROW: George Goehst, Dick Hatland, Norm Peterson, Mel Peterson, Bill Meen, Larry Maly, Ed Wold, Bob Hall, Mr. Mon- tooth. F.H.A. FRONT ROW: K. Landers, P. Cor- coran, J. Thoms, R. Montooth, D. Bruner, P. Strouss, C. Boaz, J. Strouss, J. Rust, R. Peterson. SEC- OND ROW: Mrs. A. Johnson, ad- viser, M. Cantlin, D. Boyles, S. Coop, K. Thoms, A. Goldman, B. Bailey, L. Pike, P. Weiman, S. Haas, C. Yott. THIRD ROW: P. Kreiter, L. Richards, L. Conklin, M. Harris, R. Farley, D. Miller, S. Jones, H. Gould, C. Sanderson, C. Lonie. FOURTH ROW: P. Landers, C. Collins, L. Haas, R. Stanford, G. Yott, E. Cook, J. Hall, C. Ketcham, L. Meyers, M. Strong. FIFTH ROW: J. Miller, S. Mas- terson, J. Harger, M. Peterson, M. Blecher, G. Eager, T. Stuart, T. Englehart, C. Collins, C. Bonine. BACK ROW: A. Snell, P. Young, D. Howey, M. Martin, D. Moore, M. Snell, P. Kuntz, S. Pickert, S. Lane, P. Delp, L. Gould. At various times the chapter mothers visit the F.H.A. girls. Every Thursday the F.H.A. meets in the home economic's room for their business meeting. These young ladies an- xiously await the call to or- der. 35 FRONT ROW: Roberta Stanford, Sandra Strong, Margo Schmitz, Anna Russell, Mrs. Duckels, Carolyn Lonie, Lois Heitmann, Louis. SECOND ROW: Rita Russell, Kathy Harris, Penny Goldman, Teresa Norton, Marsha Cramer, Synda Mooney, Ann Jones, Margaret Malone, Barbara Frank, Cindy Sanderson, Harriet Gould. BACK ROW: Mike Imel, Don Moritz, Gerald Martin, Mark Morrill, Larry Maly, Bill Myers, Richard Dillbeck, Bob Mclnnis, Joel Zimmerman. LA CLASE DE ESPANOL The members of the Spanish Club inter- pret the song, Donde esta Santa Claus? 36 SCHOOL NEWS PRINTED IN EARLVILLE LEADER FRONT ROW: Carol Stockley, Margo Schmitz, Ann Jones, Pat Cook, Sandy Andrews, Lois Heitmann, Ginger Botts, Donna Smothers. BACK ROW: Anna Russell, Carolyn Lonie, Carolyn Wooley, Mrs. Johnson, Teresa Norton, Mike Schmitz, Nancy Hughes, Kathy Harris, Jim Bailey, Joel Zimmerman. The high school news is published once a week in the Earlville Leader. Mr. Frame, owner and editor of the newspaper, donates one page for the publication of this material. The staff receives their weekly assignments from their editor, Margo Schmitz. After the articles are written and approved by their adviser, Mrs . Margaret Johnson, they are typed and submitted for publication. The staff is composed of Co-editors, Margo Schmitz, Carol Stockley; Sports, Jim Bailey, Mike Schmitz, Joel Zimmerman; Fashions, Sandy Andrews, Ginger Botts; Miscellaneous, Carolyn Lonie, Teresa Norton; Current Events, Ann Jones, Kathy Harris; Interviews, Nancy Hughes, Anna Russell; Classroom News, Lois Heitmann, Carolyn Wooley; Editorials, Sharon Lane; Typists, Pat Cook, Donna Smothers . Kathy Harris won second place in the editorial division of the Best Story Contest sponsored by the Northern Illinois School Press Association. Mrs. Johnson entered Kathy's theme on If You Should Live So Long. 37 BAND SCHEDULES WINTER FRONT ROW: Carolyn Lonie, Deanna Boyles, Casandra Simpson, Lynette Butcher, Mary Gedwell, Linda Gould. SECOND ROW: Cynthia Sanderson, Rebecca Montooth, Kalah Dilbeck, Gloria Yott, Craig Carter, Mary Harris, Pat Cook, Carol Stockley, Linda Conklin, Ruth Wright, Pam Kreiter. THIRD ROW: Marlene Cantlin, Norman Martin, Carol Terry, Mary Beth Strong, Jerry Botts, Margo Schmitz, Rhienold Gast, Robert Kelly, Robert Lonie, Gary Stockley, John Miller, Wayne Van Horn, Robert Schmidt, Gerald Martin. BACK ROW: Synda Mooney, Edwin Wold, Wesley Gould, Ann Jones, Marilyn Martin, Susan Jones, Jim Feld, Larry Leonard, Paul Martin. 38 The band opened the 1961-1962 music season by playing for the home football games, weather permitting. It marched in the Sandwich homecoming parade and took an im- portant part in our own homecoming festivities. The band’s faithful mascot, Rinny Schmitz, attended every practice and marched at every game. His owner--Margo Schmitz, drum majorette. The next appearance of the band was at the mid-winter concert in January. In Feb- ruary, many members of the band went to Mendota for the district solo and ensemble contest. In March, there was a grade school solo and ensemble contest. April was state final month for both high school and grade school and also for the conference band festival at Shabbona. In May things quieted down somewhat, with the band performing at the annual spring music festival, marching in the Memorial day parade, and per- forming at Commencement. All in all, it was a busy year--and next year's schedule promises to be even more so. CONCERT ON JANUARY 21 One of our activities, archery, is demonstrated by Marsha Cramer, Cheryl Collins, and Mary Myers. Margo Schmitz displays her acrobatic ability on the rings. G.A.A. officers are Cindy Sanderson, Teresa Norton, Mary Myers, Carol Stockley, and Penny Goldman. Playing speedball are Mary Myers, Elaine Whittaker, Sharon Masterson, Carolyn Bonine, Diana Howe, and Sandra Strong. Enjoying a game of badminton are Linda Gould, Susan Jones, Terry Englehart, and San- dra Andrews. G.A.A. Once each week the Girls' Athletic Association meets to participate in activities such as badminton, volleyball, speed - ball, archery, baseball, hockey, or basketball. These get to- gethers help fill three of the basic requirements of our lives: the need for fair play, the de- velopment of a healthy body, and the desire for enjoyment and relaxation. The group also sponsors fund-raising projects and takes part in area tournaments. Every two years a formal can- dlelight initiation is held, and in the spring, members who have earned the required num- ber of points are awarded let- ters or pins. Basketball is also enjoyed by girls. Playing are Ann Jones, Sandra Strong, Carolyn Bonine, Teresa Norton, Diana Howey, and Elaine Whittaker. Set for field hockey are Paula Knutson, Cindy Sanderson, Sharon Masterson, Penny Goldman, Lois Heitmann, and Anna Russell. MIXED CHORUS FRONT ROW: Pearl Weiman, Julia Strouss, Robert Russell, Mary Ged- well, Paula Delp, Albert Lewis, Edith Cook, Gloria Yott, Judy Rust, Kathy Landers, Anna Russell. SECOND ROW: Roberta Stanford, Lavine Pike, Sandra Haas, Kenneth Goldman, David Hoadley, Donna Smothers, Laura Myers, John Guelde, Cynthia Sanderson, Carolyn Yott, Terry Englehart, Miss Easdale. THIRD ROW: Barbara Frank, Kathy Harris, Sharon Master- son, Teresa Norton, Craig Carter, Paula Stremlau, Donald Blakeslee, Ginger Botts, Penny Goldman, Linda Gould, William Simpson, Marsha Cramer, Patricia Cook. BACK ROW: Sandra Andrews, Diana Howey, Marilyn Martin, Richard Young, Richard Hatland, Gerald Martin, Jerry Botts, James Baird, Sandra Strong, Agnes Snell, Synda Mooney, Lois Heit- mann, Thomas Smith, Kenneth Kreitinger. CHORAL GROUPS PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CONCERTS GIRLS’ CHORUS FRONT ROW: Julia Strouss, Pearl Weiman, Carolyn Yott, Cynthia Sanderson, Sandra Haas, Lavine Pike, Judy Rust, Kathy Landers. SECOND ROW: Laura Myers, Roberta Stanford, Mary Gedwell, Barbara Frank, Paula Delp, Kathy Harris, Terry Englehart, Edith Cook, Gloria Yott, Donna Smothers. BACK ROW: Sharon Masterson, Teresa Norton, Marsha Cramer, Diana Howey, Synda Mooney, Sandra Strong, Agnes Snell, Marilyn Martin, Paula Strem- lau, Penny Goldman, Linda Gould. 43 IT’S ALL IN A STATE OF MIND Carol Stockley Editor Margo Schmitz Assistant Editor Anna Russell Associate Editor Nancy Hughes Associate Editor William Feld Photography YEARBOOK UNDERGOES MANY CHANGES Wesley Gould and Joel Zimmerman perform one of their many duties as business managers. Success in the sales campaign accounts for the beaming faces of the advertising staff. They include Sharon Lane, Dennis Sprowls, Bob Goodbred, Wesley Gould, Jim Bailey, Mike Schmitz, Roger Keller, Sandy Andrews. Not pictured is Mrs. Large, our adviser. Through the door to one of many testing grounds--are they pre- pared? Will they meet the requirements? A 1 ATHLETICS Susan Jones, Anna Russell, Elaine Whittaker, Cindy Sanderson, Ann Jones, Sandy Pickert, Sharon Lane, and Kathy Harris help during the home games by taking tickets at the doors. The football cheerleaders inspired their team on to the co-championship of the Little Eight Conference. Members of the squad are Carol Stockley, Paula Knutson, Laura Myers, Mary Myers, Bonnie Atwell, Margo Schmitz, and Penny Goldman. Absent: Teresa Norton. FRONT ROW: Mike Ixnel, Jim Feld, Don Blakeslee, Ed Doughty, Jerry Botts, Larry Leonard, Mike Thompson, Ritchie Miller, Ed Wold, Richard Tuttle, Will Landers, Ken Goldman. BACK ROW: Coach Lloyd Winebumer, Gerry Shurlow, Wayne Van Horn, Stan Meloy, Jim Seaton, John Orr, Mel Peterson, Mark Morrill, Ken Boltz, Dan Winter, Mike Schmitz, Norm Peterson, Bill Myers, Jim Bailey, Coach Gene Baum. RAIDER’S CO-CHAMPS Earlville .... 12 Genoa................ 0 Earlville .... 27 Kaneland.............26 Earlville .... 19 Sandwich............ 14 Earlville .... 0 Plano................29 Earlville .... 38 Paw Paw...............0 Earlville .... 38 Huntley..............13 Earlville .... 13 Kirkland..............7 Earlville .... 7 Central..............18 50 The football managers are Mike Imel and Ken Goldman. The Earlville High School foot- ball team of 1961 enjoyed its most successful season since 1956. The team began the season with little experience but through hard work, good coaching, and a strong desire to win gained the co-championship of the Little Eight Conference. Eli Doughty LJ Wold Stan Meloy Dan Winter Wayne Van Horn Norm Peterson Mike Schmitz Co-Captains Wayne Van Horn and Jim Bailey Larry Leonard Mark Monili, John Orr, Jim Bailey Gerry Shurlow 9 9 9 Wt The Earville Raiders finished their basketball season with a 9-16 record. FRONT ROW: Coach Gene Baum. SECOND ROW: Mike Imel, Ed Wold, Mike RAIDERS CAPTURE FOURTH Earl ville ... .51...........Mendota...............77 Earlville ... .48...........LeLand................37 Earlville ... .49...........Newark................53 Earlville ... .48...........Somonauk..............44 Earlville .... 52...............Serena................67 Earlville ... .36...........Ohio..................41 Hiawatha Holiday Tournament Earlville ... .50...........Malta.................51 Earlville ... .40...........Somonauk..............38 Earlville ... .52...........Belvidere B ... 51 Earlville ... .56...........Sandwich..............79 Earlville ... .58...........Paw Paw...............35 Earlville ... .51...........LaMoille..............29 54 Schmitz, Bob Goodbred. BACK ROW: Bill Myers, Bill Feld, Dennis Orr, Roger Keller, Jim Seaton, Tom Myers. IN LITTLE TEN TOURNAMENT Little Ten Tournament Earlville ... .66...........Paw Paw................32 Earlville ... .43...........Waterman...............42 Earlville ... .62...........Plano..................64 Earlville ... .57...........Serena.................69 Earlville ... .46...........Waterman...............61 Earlville ... .63...........DePue..................73 Earlville ... .50...........Plano..................79 Earlville ... .58...........Marquette..............72 Earlville ... .38...........Shabbona...............52 Earlville ... .39...........Newark.................45 Earlville ... .62...........Hinkley-Big Rock . 50 Earlville ... .48...........Sandwich...............50 Earlville ... .48...........Seneca.................68 55 FROSH-SOPH TEAM HOLDS FRONT ROW: Bob Russell, Willard Landers, Craig Carter, Bill Simpson, Ken Goldman, Ken Kreitinger. BACK ROW: Coach Lloyd Winebumer, Jerry Thome, Ricky Young, John Orr, Jerry Botts, Wally Wilson, Dick Hatland, Don Blakeslee. KEYS TO FUTURE The purpose of the Frosh-Soph team under the direction of Coach Lloyd Wineburner is to develop the varsity ball players of the future. Although their record was only 7 and 10, no loss was by more than 10 points. The experience gained by these players was invaluable, and points to greater things in the future. Richard Shurlow, the ever-helpful basket- ball manager, carries on with one of the scores of tasks necessary to the team. Another two points which helped to add up to a very successful J.V. season. FRONT ROW: Norman Peterson, Larry Maly, Stan Meloy, Mark Morrill, Wayne Van Horn, Ed Doughty, Melvin Peterson. SECOND ROW: Mike Schmitz, William Myers, Gerald Shurlow, William Feld, James Seaton, Thomas Myers, Dan Winter. THIRD ROW: John Orr, Jack Troy, Richard Miller, Robert Goodbred, Jerry Thorne, Dennis Sprowls, Willard Landers, Ed Wold. BACK ROW: Wallace Wilson, Jerry Botts, Kenny Goldman, Craig Carter, Robert Russell, Kenneth Kreitinger, Richard Hatland, Donald Blakeslee, William Simpson. Laura Myers Paula Knutson Margo Schmitz THE SPIRIT BEHIND THE SPORT Penny Goldman ADMINISTRATION Mr. Herbert N. Wicke As Superintendent of the District, Mr. Wicke is responsible for administration, supervision, guidance, counseling and the directing of extracurricular activities in the high school. For five memorable years, he has aided and abetted the students in every phase of school life. To the faculty he has given inspiration, encouragement, and support. For hours of seriousness and moments of gaiety, Mr. Wicke provides a rare leadership in this vital work--the advancement of learn- ing. DIRECTORS OF Mrs. Margaret B. Johnson In addition to teaching four English classes, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, principal of the high school, has charge of the school library, is the senior class adviser, sponsor of the school news, and director of the senior play. Because of her literary background enhanced by European travel, she has enriched our lives. SCHOOL POLICIES Mr. Roger Larson Mr. Maynard Martin Mr. Fred Torman Mr. T. 0. Zimmerman, Pres. It is the responsibility of the Board of Education to formulate policies af- fecting all phases of the school program. The organization and the administration of the school, the duties of the person- nel, and the standards to be main- tained, and goals achieved--these ac- tivities constitute the work of the board. As an institution is the lengthened shadow of a man, so the work and poli- cies of the school reflect the spirit and principles of the men whose task it is to set in motion the machinery of the organization. Since it is a source of public relations to the community, the annual publication of the yearbook is in complete harmony with the principles of the Board of Edu- cation . Mr. James Bann Science Mr. Gene Baum Assistant Coach, Physical Education, History, Driver's Education Mr. Peter Catlow Mathematics Miss Sondra Curry Physical Education Mrs. Mae Duckels English, Spanish FACULTY Miss Rosalie Easdale Vocal Music Mr. Roger Hewitt Band Mrs. Adrianne Johnson Home Economics Mrs. Margaret Johnson Principal, English Mr. Bernhard Lane Industrial Arts Mrs. Chloteel Large Business Education Mr. Stuart Montooth Agriculture Mr. Charles Rogers Junior High Mathematics and Social Science Mr. Albert Storkman Junior High Science and Mathematics Mr. Gerald Tuftie Junior High Language Arts, Grade School Coach Mr. Lloyd Winebumer Athletic Director, Physical Education THEY SERVE US WELL Efficiency in the office is handled by our two secretaries Mrs. Margaret Larabee and Mrs. Charlotte Cole. We always look forward to our noon-day lunch which is prepared by Mrs. Barbara Sanders, Mrs. Betty Harmon, Mrs. Grace Danielson, and Mrs. Marge Marshall. The bus drivers who transport us to and from school each day are Mr. Stuart Montooth, Mr. Thornton Eager, and Mr. Keith Harris. Not pictured are Mr. Larry Matison, Mr. Donald Stallings, Mr. Sam Smith, and Rev. Paul Troy. Each year we enter the doors of higher learning to achieve our expectations and widen our concepts of the fu- ture. CLASSES The seventh graders were high salesmen in the annual magazine campaign, netting $309.94. The leaders of this industrious class are John Miller, vice-president; Tom Wicke, treasurer; Paul Martin, president; Nadine Kreitinger, secretary. ROW 1: Allen Alexander, Karen Anderson, Stephen Bailey, David Bruner, Lynette Butcher, Harold Carter, Sandra Cook, Marjorie Coop, Susan Duffy. ROW 2: Dennis Farley, Mary Ann Ferrill, Michael Fultz, John Gast, Raymond Hall, Dale Harger, Dale Harris, Roger Haas, Charlene Hatland. ROW 3: Steven Hecathom, Larry Hindle, Kathleen Hughes, Gary Imel, James Johnson, Nadine Kreitinger, David Kukuk, Paula Lane, Thomas Leonard. ROW 4: Robert Lonie, Steven Maines, Paul Martin, John Miller, Dorothy Montooth, Janet Pakenham, Steven Pickert, Joan Rus- sell, Robert Schmidt. ROW 5: Casandra Simpson, Phyllis Skaggs, Michael Sondgeroth, Robert Sprowls, Carol Terry, Roy Weiman, Phyllis Whittaker, Thomas Wicke, Cheri Wright, Not pictured: Carl Guelde, Ray- mond Hall, Merle Yott. SEVENTH GRADE PLANS SPRING BANQUET FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS ROW 1: Vinton Andrews, James Atherton, Beverly Bailey, Craig Barrett, Ray Bauer, Mary Etta Blecher, Cynthia Boaz, Dennis Boyles. ROW 2: Doris Bruner, Jack Cantlin, Carol Collins, Linda Conklin, Sarah Coop, Paula Corcoran, Vincent Coss, Gerald Dillbeck, Kalah Dilbeck. ROW 3: Geraldine Eager, Harry Eager, Rebecca Farley, Charles Frank, Alice Goldman, Terry Harger, Donald Harris, Mary Harris, Correen Ketcham. Class officers Virginia Smith, treasurer; Kathy Stremlau, secretary; Pam Kreiter, vice-president; Ruth Wright, president are shown studying for the Consitution test, a graduation requirement for eighth graders. ROW 4: Pamela Kreiter, Penny Kuntz, Gary Lane, Norman Mar- tin, Michael McCune, Connie Miller, Diane Miller, Rebecca Mon tooth, Diane Moore. ROW 5: Linda Myers, Robert Pakenham, Rita Peterson, Ronald Rave, Linda Richards, Enoch Rodatz, Dennis Sanderson, Virginia Smith, Mary Ellen Snell. ROW 6: Ethel Stockley, Kathleen Stremlau, Mary Beth Strong, Theresa Stuart, Jean Thoms, Dean Whittaker, Allen Worsley, Ruth Wright, Patricia Young. 69 Bonnie Atwell James Baird Donald Blakeslee Jerry Botts Deanna Boyles Craig Carter Terry Englehart Charles Farley James Feld Mary Gedwell George Goehst Kenny Goldman Linda Gould John Guelde Robert Hall Richard Hatland David Hoadley Thomas Johnson Susan Jones Kenneth Kreitinger Kathleen Landers Sandra Lane Sharon Masterson Laura Myers Sandra Pickert Lavine Pike Robert Russell Judy Rust William Simpson John Strouss Julia Strouss Robert Strouss Patricia Sturgeon Glenn Wilson Gloria Yott Richard Young FRESHMEN PLAN WINTER PARTY A locker inspection is on the agenda of the school program each year. Preparing for it are Susan Jones, vice-president; Laura Myers, president; Kenneth Goldman, secretary; James Feld, treasurer. 71 Marlene Cantlin Cheryl Collins Edith Cook Paula Delp Harriette Gould Sandra Haas Judy Hall Judy Harger SOPHOMORES AWARDED FIRST Driver's Training is offered to all students in their sophomore year. Shown with the car fur- nished by Norton Auto Service are: Marlene Cantlin, secretary; Jack Troy, president; Wil- lard Landers, vice-president; Gerald Martin, treasurer. 72 Diana Howey Ann Jones Paula Knutson Patricia Landers PRIZE FOR HOMECOMING FLOAT Willard Landers Albert Lewis Carolyn Lonie Gerald Martin Marilyn Martin Jo Ann Miller Richard Miller Synda Mooney 73 Donald Moritz Rita Russell Roberta Stanford Michael Thompson Richard Tuttle Mary Myers Ralph Sellers Larry Stillwell Karen Thoms Pearl Wei man John Orr Agnes Snell Paula Stremlau Jerry Thome Elaine Whittaker Robert Perkins John Sondgeroth Richard Sutton Jack Troy Wallace Wilson 74 Larry Beck Kenneth Boltz Carolyn Bonine Kenneth Bonine Marsha Cramer Richard Dillbeck JUNIORS SPONSOR PROM As in preceding years, all juniors look forward to ordering their class rings. Shown making their selections are Ed Doughty, vice-president; Sandra Strong, president; Mark Morrill, treasurer; Teresa Norton, secretary. JUNIORS RECEIVE LONG-AWAITED CLASS Edward Doughty Lucy Haas Margaret Malone Stan Meloy Barbara Frank Kathleen Harris Larry Maly Mark Morrill Penny Goldman Mike Imel Robert Mclnnis William Myers RINGS Teresa Norton David Piller James Seaton Larry Stanford Martha Peterson Dan Rust Thomas Smith Sandra Strong Norman Peterson Cynthia Sanderson David Stanford Carolyn Yott 77 Sandra Andrews Transfer student. Chorus 3,4; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 3,4; Newspaper Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Pep Club 3,4. James Bailey Chorus 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1,2; Basket- ball 1,2; Football 3,4; Baseball 1; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecoming King 4; Candidate 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4. Ginger Botts Chorus 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3; G.A.A. 2,3; Class Officer 2,3; Homecoming Queen 4; Candidate 2; News- paper Staff 4; Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4. THE SENIOR YEAR A time for preparation, a time to study, a time to realize that your actions today will be a calling card for your future success in life. Patricia Cook Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Newspaper Staff 4; Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. William Feld Band 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Track 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4. Robert Gavora Chorus 3; Student Coun- cil 2,3; Class Officer 2, 3; Homecoming King Candidate 2; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2. Robert Goodbred Chorus 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3; Track 3,4; Class Officer 2; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Wesley Gould Chorus 2,3; Band 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Yearbook Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4. Class officers in a moment of relax- ation, led by secretary, Anna Russell; vice-president, Dan Winter; treasurer, Lois Heitmann; president, Roger Kel- ler. Thomas Harris Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2; Football 1,2; Track 2; Class Officer 2; Jr. Play 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Lois Heitmann Chorus 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,4; Class Officer 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Nancy Hughes Chorus 3; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. lj Newspaper Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3. Roger Keller Student Council 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 3; Class Officer 2,3,4; Homecoming King Candidate 1,3; Yearbook Staff 4; Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2. CLASS OF Willa King Spanish Club 2; Honor Roll 1,2. Sharon Lane Student Council 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Newspaper Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Usherette 2,3,4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,3. Larry Leonard Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Football 4; Track 3; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. William Meen Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Jr. Play 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. 1962 REHEARSES FOR ANNUAL PLAY SENIORS ENJOY PROM Anna Russell Chorus 1,2; Student Council 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1,2; Homecoming Queen Can- didate 1,4; Newspaper Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Usherette 2,4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1. Margo Schmitz Chorus 1; Band 1,2,3; Student Council 1,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 2,3; Homecom- ing Queen Candidate 3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Usherette 1; Cheer- leader 2,4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4. EVENING Michael Schmitz Chorus 1,2; Band 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1; Newspaper Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Cerald Shurlow Basketball 1,2,3; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Yearbook Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Richard Shurlow F.F.A. 1,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. Donna Smothers Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; C.A.A 1,2,3; Newspaper Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Dennis Sprowls F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Track 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Carol Stockley Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4. h THIRTY-FOUR SENIORS GRADU Patricia Strouss Chorus 2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; C.A.A. 2,3; Jr. Play 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Wayne Van Horn Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Track 3; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1. Dan Winter Football 1,3,4; Baseball 2; Track 3; Class Officer 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3. Edwin Wold Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Track 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. ATE ON JUNE 1, 1962 Carolyn Wooley Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1,4; News- paper Staff 4; Jr. Play 3; Spanish Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 3. Joel Zimmerman Chorus 1; Student Council 4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Jr. Play 3; Honor Roll 1,3. BUSINESSMEN CONTRIBUTE $507 Each year the merchants of Earlville and surrounding towns make substantial contri- butions toward the publication of our yearbook. Those who gave $5, $10, or $15 are listed as sponsors and those who gave $3 are listed as patrons. One asterisk, preceding a name, indicates a gift of $10, two, a gift of $15. SPONSORS Anderson Anderson, Earlville Baker’s Inc., Leland Bell's Clothing Store, Ottawa L. M. Buckwalter, Sinclair Distributor, Earlville Harland Cantlin, General Trucking, Earlville The Charm Shoppe, Earlville Cole’s Gas, Inc., Earlville Co-op Grain and Supply Co., Troy Grove Cross Body Shop, Mendota Dari-Dip Drive Inn, Earlville Dean's Milk Distributor, Mendota Earlville Bowling Lanes, Earlville Earlville Coin Wash, Earlville Earlville Epie Floral Shop, Earlville Earlville Farmers Co-op Elevator Co., Earlville Earlville Leader, Earlville Earlville Super Market, Earlville Orville Englehart, Paw Paw Famous Department Store, Ottawa First National Bank of Ottawa, Ottawa The First National Bank of Triumph, Triumph Foster's Wallpaper Store, Mendota Goetsch's Grocery, Harding Mrs . Lola Griswold, Earlville Harold Gromann, Standard Oil Distributor, Earlville Howey’s Sales Service, Earlville Harry Keller, Jr. Custom Work, Earlville Lane Trucking Co., Earlville Large's Hardware, Earlville Larsen's Steak House, Earlville Lik-Wid-Flo Company, Earlville Mabelle's Fashion Shoppe, Ottawa Maize Industries, Earlville “Marathon Electric Corp., Earlville Leslie Mathesius, Corn Shelling Trucking, Earlville The Mendota Reporter, Mendota Mickey's Tap, Earlville Miller-Rowe Insurance, Earlville Jack Myers, Springbrook Dairy, Earlville ‘National Bank of Earlville, Earlville LeRoy Peterson, General Trucking, Earlville R 5 H Supermarket, Earlville Ray's Tap, Earlville Ray and Vi's Tap, Mendota 86 TOWARD FINANCING OF YEARBOOK L. 0. Sanders, Fuller Brush Dealer, Earlville Sanderson's Inc., Earlville Seaton Bros. General Contractors, Earlville Paul Seaton, Carpenter-Contractor, Earlville Shank Donahue, Ottawa Streed’s Rexall Drugstore, Earlville Strong Strong, Earlville, Ottawa, Rollo Torman's, Earlville Triumph Co-operative Co., Triumph Western Cattle Co., Mendota Chuck Worsley Mobile Products, Earlville PATRONS A K Cities Service, Serena Alexander Lumber Company, Earlville Audrey's Beauty Shop, Earlville Babcock Insurance Agency, Earlville Mrs. Shirley Bailey, Avon Rep., Earlville John Bele, Painting and Decorating, Earlville Bell's Grocery and Hardware, Triumph Blakeslee's Cleaners and Laundry, Earlville Bounds' Restaurant, Mendota Brower's City Service Station, Earlville Campbell's Servi Center, Mendota Coast to Coast Stores, Mendota Majorie Collins, Avon Rep., Earlville Cramer's, Earlville W. L. Creighton, Leland Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Dyas, Earlville E. J's Bowling and Cafe, Paw Paw Eder's Knotty Pine, Earlville Dr. O. H. Fischer, Earlville Gallagher's Meriden Elevator, Meriden Graper's Repair Shop, Troy Grove Griswold's Five to a Dollar Store, Earlville Don Hanley, Painter Decorator, Earlville Heckman's Plumbing Heating, Earlville Helen's Food Mart, Earlville Hentrich Music House, Ottawa Holdenrid's Shoe Store, Mendota Humm Bros. Chevrolet Dealer, Earlville Joe's Tap, Earlville Jordan's Hardware, Ottawa Kaieel's Clothing Shoes, Earlville, Shabbona, Amboy Leo's Studio, Mendota Louise's Beauty Shop, Earlville M E T.V. Sales and Service, Meriden Maple Leaf Park. Earlville Matison, Real Estate, Earlville Mendota Drugs, Mendota Mendota Farmers Co-op Supply Co., Mendota Mercer's Pharmacy, Paw Paw Meridan Farmers Co-op, Meriden National Hotel, Earlville Nell's Beauty Shop, Earlville Dr. R. M. Nichols, Earlville Tage Nielson, Mason Contractor, Earlville Norton Auto Service, Earlville Pat's Tap, Triumph Pete's Standard Service, Earlville Prairie Center Tap, Prairie Center Dr. E. H. Rayson, Earlville Safranek's Supermart, Paw Paw Schweiger Electric Service, Earlville Sears, Roebuck Co., Mendota Sears, Roebuck Co., Ottawa John Simpson, Com Shelling, Earlville Sohm's Sinclair Station, Earlville Steele Jewelry and Gift Shop, Mendota Harry Stein, Spray Painter, Earlville Stewart Barber Shop, Earlville Strouss Plumbing and Heating, Earlville B. S. Sutton Sons, Designers and Bldg. Contr., Mendota Taber Store, Paw Paw Timber Lake Stockyards, Earlville Tot Style Shoppe, Earlville Troy Grove Stone Quarry Inc., Troy Grove Vi's Cafe, Earlville Vonda's Beauty Salon, Triumph Wallace Paint Appliance Store, Ottawa Westerman's Women's Wear, Mendota Woods' Implement, Earlville 87 And through these doors they proudly pass. For this is not an ending, but merely a pause on the brink of the future. • - .V • A — ‘C V 'v , � N • • • • -? - % ■ • « ■ • .. s • X • . ••• ■ • x - - A . . r- % • f • ) I r t :