East Leyden High School - Eagle Yearbook (Franklin Park, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1949 volume:

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Look't all the train tracks they got now, an' the new engines thet they call diesels . . . don't see them big smoke-stack'd engines no more. Thing that su'prises me most is the school they built called Leyden. It's down right classy, all mod'm an' what. Can't even compare thet one roomed school house I went ta with it. Yep, I'm plumb lostl The only thing thet looks like the ol« days is the place they call the ol' Schierhom house, an the fact'ries are a pushin' right up to its brick walls. Why, what was only a farmer's onion patch has grovfd 'till it's this here Leyden Commun'ty. An' ya know I've found somethin' else ... it's a livin' pi'neer spirit what gives the people o' this here time lots o' get up an' go ta do things an' get ahead. Foreword 5 . . 3 Administration . . 16 . . 19 . . 44 . . 46 i -U—■ 51 Freshmen j . . 59 . . 67 Girls' Sports. ... I . . 85 . . 93 . .115 . . - . .121 Life at Leyden . . 127 2 L o ,JE DEDICATE ____ The 19 9 Leyden annual in deepest appreciation to San England •for the sincere understanding and warm friendliness he has so urv selfishly given the students of Leyden ... for the power in his meditative seriousness and drawling humor ... for the ability and determination which make him a symbol of the true pioneer spirit. Mr. England came to Leyden eleven years ago, and is now di- _ rector of physical education and athletics. An outstanding ath-_£,.'= lete himself, his vigorous fighting spirit has spurred many a team --- to victory. C!ood sportsmanship and good health—strive for them, are his ideals. 5 Mr. Herman Ylvisaker Principal Stern smile, warm friendly manner are typical of Mr. Herman Ylvisaker, Leyden's principal. He is a man of great creative ability, with appreciation for beauty and with high goals in education. His leadership has helped Leyden gain many improvements since he came in 1940 Among them are the annual Christmas Pageant and the Summer Workshop for teachers.lt's characteristic of him that he took the cluttered alley behind the biology room and made it into a lovely garden. Mr. Wade Steel Assistant Principal Mr.Wade Steel is the sympathetic friend and understanding advisor of our Leyden wagon traini The genial atmosphere of his of- V fice encourages students and fac- v ulty alike to come in and discuss matters and nroblems of the school. Mr. Steel arranges student curriculum, teaches biology, and in general is an important addition to the big four. -i . f - � Kiss Alice Jones Dean of Girls Through the sincere and en-I thusiastic efforts of Kiss Alice| Jones, more students here at Ley-| den have been given the oppor-1 tunity to make friends and help I carve out a better school. You I can always depend on a friendly! smile and sympathetic advice when! you talk to Miss Jones in her bee| hive office. ■V ir. Henry Kennedy Dean of Boys Kr. Henry Kennedy with his understanding guidance has been sponsoring the Student Council for the past three years for i better and more united studenl body. Mr. Kennedy takes a per sonal interest in Leyden stu dents and activities. U THE SCHOOL BOARD The prospectors who spend much time and effort on ways to improve the school building, teaching facilities and curriculum at Leyden. These people are elected for a three-year term by the voters of the Leyden Community to work along with Mr. Ylvisaker and the faculty in making our school run smoothly. They receive no salaries for time-taking work with which they fulfill their duties. From left to right: Mr. Kirchhoff, Mr. Kellermann, Miss Brinkerhoff, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Ylvisaker. SCHOOL VISITOR Mr. Kaufman is well known by many Leydenites from his visits to their homes, for he is the school visitor. 12 Miss Estrid Mailer Mr. Daniel Tkach Miss Helen Miller Mr. Elmer Humm ,1,1 Mrs. Muriel Mr. Bertrand Henne Kiss Mrs. Katherine Jurma Miss Marjorie McLeod Mr. Jerome Mohrhusen Mrs. Emily Pinkowski Mr. Joseph t.onk Mrs. Edith Foss Miss Marjorie Gailey Mr. Ernest Mr. Sigurd Swanson Mr. Leland Meyers Fred Hacketl Mr. James nurraj Mr. Orville Sayers Mr. Alfred Moser Kr� Dale 5U John Dr. Clarence Jry-barger and Mre. Tlynn have given much of their time and boundless energy to uphold Leyden's reputation of having one of the finest health departments in this area. ervices One of the most vital persons at Leyden is our psychologist, Mrs. Nell Will. Through vocational guidance examinations she helps us make decisions concerning our life work. We are very thankful for all the wonderful help she has given to many Leyden students. The girls of the office staff deserve all praise and appreciation for their work in keeping Leyden's files and records straight. They are the information pleasers of the school. Top left: Elaine Banning,Frances Dahnke. Bottom left are: Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Tiedemann of the main office. Center: Mrs. Schure of the attendance office. 17 Freshmen Year: There we were like a tribe of wild Indians whooping it up at our reservation Leyden. We took time from our play to elect our chiefs: Wayne Phillips, president; Chuch Graber, vice-president; Marianne Thyfalt, secretary; and Bob Schutt, treasurer. When the coal shortage came, we couldn't have our class party. The chiefs vowed revenge I Sophomore Year: When we came back to Leyden we were no longer Indians. We had ad- vanced— miners now. Sophomore means wise fool and that's what we were. Instead of using our brains to mine knowledge, we panned fool's gold—fun. The big parties we held at the Leyden mine were our sophomore class party, where our husky men danced to ta-ra ra-boom-te-ay; and then we had a gay Christmas party. In the meantime the boys from JV tunnel tied for the first place in the conference. Then we elected the roughest, toughest and swellest leaders. They were: Chuck Graber, president; George Parizek, vice-president Dorothy Michels, secretary; and Joyce Streich, treasurer. Junior Year: We've now settled down to the ways of Leyden Town. We were more re- served, so we wanted everyone to think. It was a busy year for us. For town officials, we chose: Bob Walker, president; Andy Turner, vice-president; Peggy Grady, secretary; and Judy Young, treasurer. First of all we sponsored the Turnabout with the theme of Autumn Hues. We held it in the gym town hall. We were on our way to saving money for the Prom. Juke box jumps were held in the town cafe. Then we gave our big performance, the Junior Play. A portrayal of average teen-agers, its name was Growing Pains. It came—our first prom. It was held at the Medinah Country Club. Senior Year: Not being content with the quiet of a town, we decided to push onward into a new and different kind of world. We were going to pioneer. Before we started on our journey, we chose the leaders to ride in the head Conestoga Wagon. They were: Mort Schierhom, president; Bob Schutt, vice-president; June Lind, secretary; and Glenn Stein, treasurer. They led us to a place called Dodge Field. There we held a victorius football game—our men against a wagon train from Glenbard. As tradition has it, we had a bonfire the night before the game. We chose our own beauty queen and her lovely court. After a busy week-end, we pushed on. We stopped along the way at Christmas to have a party. It was in the Leyden cafe. Again we went on. This time when we stopped, it was for an old fashioned Hard Time party, featuring the chorus line of '49. We halted the train for the play Dear Ruth. Our last and final fling on the Leyden road was our Prom, held at Butterfield Country Club. Then graduation and the parting of the ways. Now the train is split up—each one moving on in his own direction, pioneering—but in a different way. EUGENE ANDERSON— Gene ... blond captain of Band....potatoes and chicken hit the spot....a whiz at math...N.H.S. ROBERT ANDERSON— Swede .. .lour year football man...basketball ....golf.... L Club...N.H.S... college bound. AGNES ANGELOFF— Angie .....our tennis team's dynamo....basket ball.,..G.A.A......had a lot of fun...looks ahead to graduation IU2CINA BANTI Reggie ...a dark haired gal who goes for Jolson. Orchesis member...likes French fried shrimp.......3teno work. BARBARA BEERS— Babs .......can this gal dance...L.G.L...Band., likes bookkeeping...wants to be a secretary. LOIS BETZ— Lo ...would like to fly...prefers her men tall and blond...likes sports...plans to be an office worker. DENIS B1EL1CK—Machine-Shop and model airplanes....baseball man ..brown hair and brown eyes.... will be a soldier of the U.S.A. GERTRUDE B1RCKH0LZ— Butch-.... short, plus brown hair...piano player....G.A.A...English is a favorite...plans on college. EDWARD BLAKE— Ed ...radio plus speech took up his spare time ..drama..plans to be a salesman or spend some time in the Navy, RONALD BLANCHETTE — One good-looking baseball player..likes study halls best...plans to be drafted. ELMER BOELDT — Star clarinet player...Band...likes the wide opai spaces....plans to go to college and to be a success. ROSE MARIE BOVERO— Rosie ..future phys. ed. teacher..G.A.A.. Orchesis..Band...Annual...liked her Junior year. LILA BOYD — Long brown hair., greenish-blue eyes..chorus member...S.P.Q.R. ..N.H.S...Annual. plans a career. SHIRLEY BREMER — Dutch ....Pan American gal....home management plus ambition—future housewife ...had a lot of fun at Leyden. JOAN BROADKORB— Joannie .peppy dark haired gal...interested in sports...Tri-Hi-Y member..makes most all of us laugh. BARBARA BUCHHOLZ — Bibs ......a loyal member of the chorus... Bing Crosby fan...Tri-Hi-Y..... Annual staff...wants to drive, college. JOYCE BUTENSCHOEN—This gal can really draw...cute red head.... works in the office....everyone likes her. ROBERT CAMERON— Bob ...manager of the teams...S.P.Q.R...N.H.S. ....Annual....manners are his special code...plans on college. MARIE CAMPEA — Shortest gal in the senior class...pan American follower.....make-up crew.. .An- nual staff..plans to go to Texas and just live. GLORIA CARROLL—HTerpsM...chorus member...Orchesis...art student. ..dogs are her hobby...a future American Academy of Arts student. ROLAND CARSON — Rollie ......a friendly soda jerk.....Junior play.,.Band...wants to be someone worth while...tennis player at Leyden. DONALD CASTELL — Cassidy .... blond crew-cut....drives green convert.....football player.... Blackhawk follower......prefers short blonds. JOHN CASTLE — Shows family resemblance with Joe....football man...wrestling...Betty Grable fan...likes machine shop. ROSE CHIARELLI — Only a Rose 1 for Rose...Homecoming Queen.... is the most friendly girl in the senior class...Gabriel in Pageant....future white collar girl. SYLVESTER CHODY— Syl ...chemistry and art make up his hobby....wants to be a famous person ...greatest feaf xs not graduating. BEVERLY CISSKI— Bev .. .likes to make things....had lots of fun at L.C.H.S......remembers 3.P.Q-R...plans a busy nurses training. DONALD CLARK — Don ....curly brown hair and brown eyes... hobby women...greatest fear is teachers.....plans to go into the service. MARILYN CLARK — Mare ......a smooth dancer....L.G.L.� .likes to eat...typing a favorite.... wants to be a steno. GEORGE COPPAGE—One of Leyden's great golfera...Student Council ...... L Club member.....a fu- ture professional man. SHIRLEY DEACON— Shir ....cute ....quiet personality...art is her favorite subject....French fried chicken sends her. MARGEUR1TE DAHLGREN— Marge ... light brown hair...White Collar Girl.....a loyal member of the kitchen crew..dreams of a ranch home in Wisconsin. SHI RUE DEBRUYNE— Shirl ......a new face at Leyden..active girl in L.G.L...likes basketball.... typing...business college. ROSE MARIE DEVIENCE— Rosie ... hobby—roller skating.....fears fires and report cards......Pan American..Band..wants to settle down. JUNE DIEFENTHAL — Staunch Pan American gal...collects records ...history and football are her likes.....wants to be a globe trotter. KATHERINE DILLINGER— Sunny ... art and more art....vice president of G.A.A...L.G.L...N.H.S.. Annual....greatest fear-men and spiders. GERALDINE DILLON— Gerry .hails from Proviso...one of the beauties of our class....Homecoming Court.....lots of fun....8mooth dancer. PRISCILLA DILLON — Pris ...... loads of pep.....editor of Ley- denite....treasurer of N.H.S... Thespians..Anrtual...likes history and social studies.••col— 'lege is ahead for her. ROY DOMINIKOWSKI — Brown hair and gray eyes describe this baseball player....likes steak. ..hobby, midget auto—racing.... plans include the Army. RICHARD DOTTENWHY— Rich liked Camp Cookery...fishing,...blond hair and blue eyes..likes gym., football...a future lawyer. EDYTHE DOTY — Edie ...a roller skating fan....works in attendance office...shorthand and typing add up to a white collar girl. ALMA DOWNEY— Elmer ......busy gal.....Editor of Annual...Ley-deni te staff member...N.H.S.... her greatest fear is chemistry explosions...future journalist. RICHARD DUFFEY— Duff ....likes hunting...movie operator...... liked math...curly hair....blue eyes...college student. ALICE EDWARDS — Sis .......her hobby is dancing...chorus.... L.G.L....hates exam time....a future typist and then a house wife. AUDREY DUNN—1 Audie L .....lady with the freckles....member of G.A.A....Thespians treasurer... vice-president of Tri-Hi—Y. ROLAND DUNTEMAN—The scholar of the senior class.....N.H.S...... S.P.Q.R....Annual and Leydenite ...pet peeve is Democrats,..had most fun in junior year. MILDRED ECKLUND — Millie -.... this light brown haired lass likes typing....roller skating and baseball...college is among her plans. RONALD ESSIG— Ron ...tall,dark ..plays tennis...dances...likes football...plans to build a future for himself. JEAN ENGER —Greatest fear,nick names....White Collar Girl.... L.G.L....volleyball... .. .would like to travel world around.... will be satisfied with California. JOHN FARMER — nose ....manages sports at L.C.H.S........tennis enthusiast.....tall, dark and handsome.....photography is his hobby...dentistry his future. DOLORES FliORIO— D ...active in L.G.L...treasurer of Tri-Hi-Y.. N.H.S...works in the office.... White Collar Girl...wants to be a court reporter. IAN FORREST—Major letter winner.... tennis......president of N.H.S....Camera Club....college ...wants to be rich.....will no doubt succeed. MARY FRAUENHOFFER—Another roller skating fan.....likes chop suey...typing...Alan Ladd..member of N.H.S...future steno. JANET FROST— Frosty 1... .pretty blonde hair...blue eyes...music and typing are her enjoyments., along with chicken and French fries...good baseball player. JUNE GARY— Bertie ....remember the days of S.P.Q.R....N.H.S.. L.G.L....Tri-Hi-Y...belongs to the roller skaters fan club.... a future scientist or doctor. ELAINE GAT2— Tiny ..the little hall monitor...Home Ec. Club... an enthusiast...likes ice skating..angle food cake with strawberries... ambition—home ec. teacher. CHARLES GEBHARDT— Chuck ..reddish brown hair and blue eyes make up this fellow of the diamond....cross country....likes speech...wants to play pro baseball. JOHN GOTLUND—Tall, blond boy with blue eyes.....manages the teams at Leyden....likes French fries and steak....shop...wants to succeed in life. CHARLES GRABER— Chuck ...... L club president.....four letter sport star.....Student council ...Leydenite...wants to go to college and play football. SALVATORE GUIFFRE— Sal . .brown haired accordian player...baseball ..likes typing and brunettes ...greatest fear is failing.... the Army is his future. EDITH GRANT— Stormy .....gray- blue eyes and brown hair.Orche-sis...president L.G.L..N.H.S... G.A.A.. .likes chemistry and Gene Kelly...wants to be a nurse. RAY GREELEY——Blond haired fellow with blue eyes....cross country ...a baseball man...track...,,L Club....a future auto mechanic. JOHN GERHARDT— Jack ....played football....likes sports, cars, and girls...wants to make money and spent it...a future lumberjack of Oregon BARBARA GITTINGS — Barbie ... enthusiastic basketball spectator. ...L. G.L....Secretary of Tri-Hi-Y..•.Annual....remembers S.P.Q.R......future elementary teacher. PEGGY GRADY— Irish .....worked hard as secretary junior class ....Annual...Tri-Hi-Y....G.A.A. ....Band....Leydenite....would like to be an airline hostess. ERNEST GROSSICH-— Ernestine ... tall, blond, find blue-eyed... likes chicken.....basketball... a good artist...a future blower of glass. ELAINE HANNA— E ..the fHwi the gift of gab th and sports Pities “““I °� « e ho lieJT N' WALTER HARDIN— Wings .....pool and skating occupy his time.... likes machine shop....football —work”6 Russell future Plans CAROLE HARRISON—Mel Torme is her favorite.....S.P.Q.R....Pan American Club..,..liked Spanish and gym.....photography is her hobby...beauty culture student BARBARA HAWLEY—1 Little One ... Pan American Club......an angel in the Pageant....future International Harvester employee. ELROY HELGESEN— Crazy Legs .., doesn't believe in work....one of our star cross country men. likes machine shop and hunting. •...after graduation will head for Alaska. NORMA HENDRICKSON—Plans to go to college...Orchesis..S.P.Q.R. ...N.H.S...Junior Play....Thespians...a hockey player.... good material for a future model. GERALDINE HERMAN— Gerry .. .our pretty cashier....likes volleyball. ..bowling...dislikes exams ...English is her favorite subject...plans to be a homemaker. GORDON HERMANSON— Gordinia ... the wit of the senior class.... J lond crew cut,.football player 5'..liked American history..fears the girls in his homeroom...ambition----a respectable loafer. MARY HOLLOWAY— Sunshine .. Junior Play.. ..L.G.L.....S.P.Q.R. ....Liked biology and typing... worked at Elmhurst Hospital.... dreams of seeing Europe. MARION HUNTER—Hazel eyes,light brown hair describrs this fun-loving gal......wants a tall, dark and handsome man.....likes shorthand,..future---undecided. MARILYN JACOBSON— Lynn ....she played an unforgettable part in Junior play...N.H.S..•• G.A.A.•. Thespian secretary.....Orchesis ...wants to go to college, then into hospital work. PAUL JAHNKE—Brown hair, brown eyes make up this shop student. ..N.H.S..likes ping-pong..radio ...fears auto accidents••.wants to go into shop work. ROSE MARY JODA— Ro ....a brown haired gal who is in Orchesis•• likes spaghetti and chicken...a whiz at shorthand..a smooth dancer..... a future nurse of California. BERTHA JOHNSON— Bert .•.worked in the library......school has given her loads of homework.... liked English and pork chops... wants to become a speedy typist WALTER JOHNSON)— Wally ....this boy played football....likes to horseback ride....dislikes possessive females...will join the Navy before the Army gets him. JOSEPH KARIOTIS—- Joe ......Pan- American... .Junior Play...loyal chorus member..likes Gene Autry ...likes to talk...plans a University of Michigan education.. ..then a doctor. MARY KELLY—Light brown hair... green eyes....Southem belle... ex-vice president of Tri-Hi-Y.. ..L.G.L..Chorus...wants a Ph.D. in political science. ARLENE KENNY— Step-and-a-half ..long dark hair....blue eyes... lakes math.....bowling hits the spot....... to have a rest. baseball...basketball..greatest future forest ranger.....plans 0n for- estry school. ULLAINEE KIRK— Babe ..this gal played in the Band...brown hair ..blue eyes...hockey...American history....future stenographer. KENNETH KIRKWOOD— Little Kirk ..music..had fun in Junior year ...wants to really do something great in the field of music...a future grocer. VIRGINIA KNECHT— Jinny ..smgs in the A Cappella chorus..favorite subject was speech....likes music..art..wants to be a career girl, then a housewife. EDWARD KOSTUR— 'Punchie . .likes wrestling and track...chemistry is his subject..his future plans are to go into the Marines. .then more education. ROBERT KOSTUR— Goose , .a member of the Junior play cast..... L club...president of Camera Club .....likes photography....clril engineer..•.Purdue. FRED KRAMER — Humphry ...six foot singer....member of A Cap-pella...vice-president of Thespians. .. .operettas...a future Lawrence Welchoir. HAROLD KUELBS— Crisco ..pxayed baseball for Leyden..likes June Allyson....model trains...wants to play baseball....first comes the Army CHARLOTTE LABULIS-- Sharkey ... this gal tumbles..sings...likes gym....chorus....greatest ambition—stay in A Cappella....for the future—work a while and then. PATRICIA LANNEFELD— Patty .... blonde..blue eyes..likes waLley-ball...history...Library Club., fears the switchboard...another office employee. VINCENT LAROCCO— Vince ..likeable... fun... Student Council... N.H.S... L Club...gave trs all a chuckle in the Junior play..... plans on going to college. ERNEST LAVENU— Ernie ....brown hair....brown eyes....a regular guy....comic...ideal date—Jane Russell.....wants a position in pro football. MARGERUITE LAVENU— Marge .this gal is in tumbling...Orchesis.. L.G.L..likes gym best..swimming ....wants to be a dancer...will make a good one. LIRISS LAVORINI—Dark brovm hair ..likes art..3teak..baseball... L.C.H.S made her lose sleep... a future commercial artist. EILEEN LEES— Leeny . . .bangs. . . chorus.....baseball is her speciality....fire sends chills up her spine..was also in S.P.Q.R. WINIFRED LEHMBECK— Winnie .... lived in Calif...likes to dream ...blonde..blue eyes...Home Ec. club..a typist..wants to retire ...also in Pageant. ESTHER LEONARD—Courtesy is virtue...N.H.S•..S.P.Q.R...Jun— ior play....Thespians....brown hair....blue eyes....Hcmecoming Court...wants to be a co-ed. JUNE LIND— Pbg '.....was on the Court...cheerleading..Thespians ...secretary of Senior Class... remembers way back to her freshmen days. MART ANN LITTLEFIELD--- Little- field ’., .past Provisoite...golf ...dancing takes up her time Thespian play.....plans include modeling and television work. EDWARD MARYNIAK— Ed ...machine shop worker...hunting...fishing ....brown hair....looking for a blonde...greatest fear-his car. CAROL MEYER—A Dan Dailey fan., light brown hair...blue eyes... typist..haunts Kresge's..school has given her worries. DOROTHY MICHAELS---Algebra stu- dent •.likes to write •.N.H.S.. ..had fun in her Junior year... will be an excellent secretary. DOROTHY MICHELS— DoDo ..a good sport...G.A.A. president..loyal Tri-Hi—Y member...a future phy, 3d.teacher..a speedy basketball player. JAMES MICK— Jim 1...blond..blue eyes..another golfer...Airplane Club..tells jokes..owns a motor scooter..the Navy is his future CARMEEN MILANO— Carm''...shorthand and typing will help her find a secretarial job...Chorus •.L.G.L...Student Council...re-memoers her Junior year. GUNTHER MOHLE— Mohle .. .Leyden football player....Hi-Y...likes to travel....brown hair....blue yes....wants just to graduate. FRED MONTGOMERY— Monte ... regular lady's man..sparkling blue eyes....wants to work in Canada and then join Uncle Sam's organization. another baseball player-, DONALD MOON—— Donna ....a demon of the track...Cross Country... smooth dancer....likes baseball ...a machinist of the Navy. ORVILLE MORITZ—Black hair..... hazel eyes..has a hobby of guns ..baseball..machine shop training will come in handy for this chap. JEWEL MORSE— Julie ..this cute blonde gal with hazel eyes was on the Homecoming Court....member of Chorus...art student..is looking for success. VIRGINIA M0TYK1EW1CZ— Virg ... fashion plate...L.G.L....Junior play..Homecoming Court..a sport fan..plans to go into the business field. THOMAS MOWER— Tom ., a good varsity player....potential Golden Glove boxer..S.P.Q.R...hopes to study medicine. DORIS McELMEEL— Dorie .,apretty blue-eyed girl with domestic ideas..L.G.L..dislikes conceited boys....haunts S.S.Kresge1s. MARY ELLEN McKEON— Mickey .... volleyball player..G.A.A.l.G.L. ...a speedy stenographer....pet peeve...gum cracking. DOLORES McKERLIE— Mac .. .a future lady dentist..N.H.S. JG.A.A. ...Secretary of Student Council ...a dependable gal. MARILYN NASH— Mar-....a roller skater with green eyes...a whiz at sewing seams..baseball..prefers blondes....her ambition is music. FRED NE1TZKE— Whitey .the Rome_ of Leyden...tall artistic blond ...designed the Annual cover... basketball...headed for the Marines. RAY NELIS— Pork ....one of our many machine shop men,,tumbling .,,.basketball,,.a swimming and skating fan,,,future trade student. NORINE NETZEL—— Nut ,.,a sports girl.,Treasurer of G.A.A..tennis ....Band.,..Tumbling...a future Wave. JOAN NOJEX— Jo ..sweet accord-ian player..ice skater .fcotball spectator....history student... West Virginia is her future home. PATRICIA NOONAN— Rusty .. .this gal likes to dance..collect records., devours pizza...faithful telephone operator...will enter the business world. JOSEPH NORDIE— Lazy Joe .....a confirmed loafer.....model airplane builder....welding man... likes to hunt and fish...a constant gum chewer. ALICE ORBACK---This dark haired lass plays in the Band...was in the famous White Collar Girls., plays volleyball....wants to be an x-ray technician. SHIRLEY OLSON— Shirl ....toots the trombone in the Band.li’i.L. ...Tumbling..fears report cards ..plans to head for California. ELMER PACINI— Moe .... .another Harry James.. .Band.. .famed usher at the Elm....N.H.S....plans to study chemistry. LILLIAN PAOLETTI— Lil ...loves dancing...Pan American Club.... Thespians.. .Junior Play....her sport is bowling....wants to be a famous solo dancer. ISABEL PASSARELLI—A nice pleasing personal!ty...Alden girl.. home ec.student..likes football and French-fried shrimp...money is her dream. BETTY PASVOGEL— Rusty .a peppy drum majorette...Band...G.A.A.. L.G.L...a soda jerk at Farvers. ..future college co-ed. JEAN PETERSON— Pete ..a smooth skater...likes to tussel with a typewriter..known for her piano playing...will enter nursing. ROBERT PETZEL— Bob ...baseball fan...a busy man at woodworking and math..fears girls..plans to be an apprentice button maker. ALAN PHILLIPS— Squirt .....the leader of the school..president of Student Council..varsity basketball man.. L Club..Leydenite ...future college student. LOIS PIKHLER— Lo ..a loyal Cub fan..Chorus..G.A.A..Tri-Hi-Y... dreams of Wisconsin and interior decorating. DALE POsPHALLA— Plop a famous member of the McLeod clan..baby blue eyes..a joker...looks forward to becoming a pro football tackle. I RENE POSS— Bunny . .make s bo wl-ing her hobby..S.P.Q.R...active member of L.G.L..ambition is to be a future dental assistant. RONALD QUAM— Shorty ..a sports minded fellow..tall blond..math student., dislikes history classes.. ..college prep man. PHYLLIS QUINN— Phil ....an attractive blonde..L.G.L..dancing ....likes home management...and hiking..plans a domestic future ELEANOR RANALLO— Jo ...a vivacious brunette..G.A.A.secretary ..N.H.S..Orchesis...cheerleader ....wants to teach physical education. MARJORIE REEGER— Margie ..sang in the Chorus....G.A.A...L.G.L. member..earnest secretarial student.. .California bound. DELORES REID— Pinkie ...petite member of the Orchesis. P.Q.R. ...Basketball. .L.G.L..a future ballerina. RUSSELL RERUCHA—1 Russ ..an all around sportsman., L Club..Student Council Treasurer..basketball star...future college man. ______L BARBARA REYNOLDS— Bunny ......a violinist...L.G.L...Tumbling... Orchestra..spent Junior year in Arizona..plans to work at Mars. DONALD RINGSTMEYER— Speed . L Club...tennis...football..hails from Ringstmeyer Steak House... leads a technicolor life. MARY LOU ROBINSON— Lu Lu� ....a proud monitor....G.A.A...Junior Play..L.G.L...makes connections as a telephone operator...Casey at the bat. DONALD ROCQUB— Don ... .hobby-machine shop.. L Club..tumbling ..cross country...a mercury man at track..a future tool and dye maker. SHIRLEY ROHR— Shirl .....vice- president of L.G.L...Annual.... Tri-Hi-Y...renowned Leyden Low-down reporter....teacher's college is her future. BARDA ROOT— Boots .......Alaska bound..former cheerleader..Band •.Orchestra..Wilde about Cornel ....works at the Rose. RAYMOND RUBIN— Ray .fears nicknames. , L Club..football..makes a racket of tennis.,wants a home in Wisconsin. SUZANN RYBERG— Sue .......a New Yorker...known for her drawl... math is her favorite....keeps a Rogue's Gallery of her friends. PAUL SALCE— Junior ..runs till he drops...cross country..track .... L Club....active member of Student Council...plans on college. EDWARD SASS— Ed ..tall, blond. ..likes hunting..ice skating is his sport...,a future tiller of the soil. DONALD SCHAAK— Corky .....Hi-T president.....Cross Country and Track take up his time....Thespians...likes speech...ambition —a future stage electrician. DORIS SCHAAK— Dorie ...a sweet piano player...L.G.L...advanced dancer..likes typing and chorus ...another White Collar worker. MARILYN SCHAUDEK— Mari Lynn ., brown hair..brown eyes..quiet., nice...active gal of sports.... White Collar girl...future jobhunter. MORTIN SCHIERHORN— Mort .. senior class president,,all around sportsman..., L Club....Student Council member..N.H.S...college is his goal. PATRICIA SCHLESSER— Pat .chattered in shorthand...L.G.L..another monitor......a mighty bat swinger...aviation is her ambition. ETHEL SCHROEDER—Active member of the Band...likes Irishman... switch board operator at Leyden ...first rate secretary. GARRETT SC HU RE—Big brown eyes, ...worked on 3tage lighting..., keeps a model A Ford running... a swell fellow to know. WILLIAM SIEGELE— Bill ,, .blond and blue eyes..man of the mat., wrestling..hunting is his taste ....embalming his future. JERRY SIGMAN— Jer ...blue eyes ..brown hair...English and basketball catch his eye..plans to go on to college and then work up to a millionaire. JOHN SIMON— Johnny ...competition for Gene Krupa..,,Band.... likes Cross Country and welding ... .his ambition—his own band. JEAN SMYTH—— Jean Rae ...active member of Student Council,plays volleyball...English student... a future beautician. MARGARET SOLLER— Peggy . .light brown hair..hazel eyes...gal on skates...bowls at her leisure., home management will help ha be a A-l housewife. JAMES SPERA— Jim '...artist deluxe... basketball center..football... L Club..Student Council meniber.will give his talents to the Navy. DONALD SHAVER— Don .......first chair clarinetist..tennis..band ... L Club...Hi-Y..N.H.S..likes electricity and plans to make it his future. V ROBERT SCHUTT— Bob .....can be depended upon....Track....Cross Country.. L Club...senior class vice-president...wants to study then go West. BARBARA STASTNY—1 Barb . .former S.P.Q.R. member...Camera Club.. Chemistry fiend...L.G.L...would like to be a bacteriologist. STEIN— Glenda ..oh,thost baby blue eyes..track..football ,...� L Club...typical fellow of L.C.H.S....ambition to ba a future coach at his alma mater. IRVING STOLEN-— Bones .football manager.... L Club...basketball and swimming keep him in trim., so will the Navy. JOYCE STREICH— Chief ...active gal....N.H.S. vice-president... Annual Business Manager...Thespians .•.Leydenite...plans to be a teacher. DONALD SVENSON— Dutch ..dances for hours...football..wrestling ...' L Club...Junior Play...favorite subjects speech and lunch ROBERT SWEN— Bob .... blue-eyed blond.....takes machine shop in his stride..likes to sleep..and hunt....his ambition is to be a top notch draftsman. FELIX SYLVESTER— Phil ...a man with the muscles...wrestling... football.... L Club member..... usually relaxes on the green. THOELE— Jacquline ...Ley-s playboy..football...baseball .. L Club...Thespians..lead in Junior Play.Michigan college is his goal. JOAN TODD— Joannie .....blonde hair..blue eyes...likes to loaf «...Chorus....Annual s taff..has quite a laugh.this gal also has some voice..wants to sing for a living. TED TOKARSKI..A baseball player ....a lady's man...enthusiastic about machines...will enlist in the Navy after graduation. ANDREW TURNER— Andy ... Student Council man..track..cross country. . L Club..has the Air Force on his mind for the future. LOIS UNVERZAGT— Underwear ...a active member of L.G,L...Junioi Play....keeps a scrapbook on L« C.H.S. doings.....will take the business world by storm. FRED VAN DYK—A blond with gray eyes.liked his junior year best of all...a golf fan...will be a draftsman by trade. JEAN VERHAEGH —oeanne . .music is her interest..Band..S.P.Q.R. ...would like to travel and use her Spanish. ARTHUS VOGT— Art .....Thespian sound man..N.H.S..Student Council...his hobby is radio..plans to further his education. JOSEPH VOLANT— Joe .....one of Leyden's movie operators....machine work and radio take up Ms time. a future machinist. WALKER— Bob .....played Brian in the Junior play..football....baseball....handles the paint brush artistically..a future hard-boiled coach. AUDREY ZWOLANEK— Blimp S.P.Q.R. ..Annual staff..Tri-Hi-Y..swimming and ice skating occupy her leisure.....college is her near future. EDWARD WANDERS— Ed ......nets a good game...tennis...Chorus...• member of the Ensemble....likes photography and girls..a future aviator. GERALDINE WARREN— Gerry ...auburn hair and green eyes makeup this art student.likes baseball and Peter Lawford....looks forward to graduation GEORGE WARREN—This lively fellow writes for the Leydenite... Annual member.••.likes football and hockey.....a future college man. DOROTHY WHITMAN— Dot ...speeds over the keys of a typewriter., hall monitor..Annual staff..has a sparkler...plans on marriage. A ROBERT WOJTKIEW1CZ— Bob .. this chap is a cross country man.... likes steak and baseball,greatest ambition is to be a contra-tor. BARBARA ZIMMERMAN—Was a member of the Classic Club..Pan American gal....favorite subject was Latin..a future woman in white. p?= LAWRENCE ANNO—' Larry ......� L Club Member...one of our football players......the guy from Missouri...a future serviceman. 1 = HARRY MYERS—A trusty hall monitor. . .dreams of being a chef., a boy wonder with a motor scoots er....a future Navy man. ecsr D essee VIRGINIA MOTYKIEVJIGZ. JACK THOELE v OOST COOTEOD! ESTHER LEONARD VBOB CAME ROW V K. v WO ST FA(£tfDLV ROSE CAUARELLl ROLAND CARSONx TOPICAL ccve o Te GLEN STEIN 00 RANALLO WOST mte£TIC NORINE NET2LE CHUCK GRABER When we were Freshie Redmen, we had a council made up of Indians from the various teepees. Being still a little green, we didn't do much. In our sophomore year when we took our hand at mining we panned plenty of fun. There was our Christmas party, the home miners' splash party and our class party. The mighty muscle men of Leyden Mine who were chosen to dig us fame were: Bob Mayer, president; Tony Puglia, vice-president; Carol Ruby, secretary; and Dolores Pedersen, treasurer. After the seniors left Leyden Town, we took over. Taking the part of upperclassmen seriously, we had settled down, at least we thought so. In our town there was always the hum and buzz of work. Led by the village president. Bob Mayer; vice-president, Ken Voss; secretary, Virginia Boergerhoff; and treasurer, Fay Bucaro, We had a Turnabout in which Ye Old Cellar was again opened for business; a Christmas party with all the trimmings, and of course our Junior Play. The whole town turned out to see A Date With Judy. We were making money like mad for the Prom. We had a town party, too. At last it came—the Prom, and was the town in a tizzyl Row i.: R. Lannefeld, L. Kerns, J. Kahn, D. Larsen, Miss Abbott. Row 2: W. fynakker, J. Kuczon, R. Kirchoif, J. Bachar, B. Mahler . Row 3.: J. Lioski, B. Kriese, R. Lofgren, H. Johnson, R. Lippman, J. Loebig. Row Is B. Hazen, B. Goetz, R. Farraro, N. Eggert, C. Ferguson, Row 2: Miss Allen, M. Palkey, 2. Hall, A. Gonova, D. Olsen, D. Peterson. Row 1: R. Gibbons, M. Ringe, B. Clemens, I. Eurich, P. Grischow, R. Mayer, B. Larson. Row R-. Reid, D. Hamilton, R. Guhl, P. McSvoy, T. Rooklidge, E. Rude, P. Grzeca. Row 1.S E. Snyder, B. Pavlik, A. Stayton, G. Multerer, M. Peterson, L. Gabriel, B, Salwach. Row Zi P. Schiferl, B. Griffith, C. Stellraach , M, Boening, A. Schmuldt, R. Anderson, C. Kennedy, Miss Anderson. Row 3.! R. Spera, D. Strebel, W. Skolarz, R. Dowling, J. Wade, R. Schierhorn. R. Lotter, R. Sosnowski. Row 1.! Miss Cagle, D. DuPraw, D. D'Ambrosio, R. Vandermeir, N. Krupka. Row 2: J. Markese, R. Nemeth, A. Hauck, J. Norman, M. Czech J. Mootz. Row 3.: G. Burke, I. Nimietz, M. Briscoe, E. Mower, D. Osolin Row l: Mr. Jnreziz, M. Dolderer, J. Nitti, E. Maraviglia, E. Bush. Row Z: R. Chlhaher, E. Duerr, A. Winter, A. Renn, R. Reder. Row 2: F. Burns. A. Miller. R. Ereres. A. Piper. E. Conover, P. Sharkey. R w F. Garret, I. Baker, J. Paolelli, E. Bucaro, V. Bergerhoff B. Britton, J. Behrens. Row 2: D. Davidsen, K. Bigshy, A. Anderson, N. Barnes, J. Biemal, R. Anthony, G. Bissel, B. Larsen. Row 2: J. -rey F. Blake, E. Ahrens, R. Buerer. N. Oratoroski, J. Kells, Mr. Monk. How 1.: Miss Murphy, B, Healey, A. Johnson, J. Jurtig, B. Christian. Row 2} J. Tyrack, B. Johnsen, N. Jarka, D. Olson, C. James. Row 3.: A. Jensen, W. Dollman, E. Cieslak, W. Isbell, L. Pagels. S2tt is J. Young, J. Panek, B. Berman, R. Utes, G. Crown, J. Wahlgren, P. Volosuik. Row 2: R. Winard, R. Wiesen, S. Voelker, D. Waltman, J. Thielberg, B. Teipel, D. Twyman, P. Naples. Row 2 Mr. Watson, R. Ziska, D. White, K. Voss, R. Zimmerman, J. Zimmerman, M. Phris, D. Pelland. Now when we were freshies, we were mighty smart Injunsl That's proven, 'cause at a big pow-wow we decided to have chiefs and squaws from every teepee. Sophomores at last—no longer Indians, for we are miners now. In our mine we pick at knowledge and reap the fun. Our corps of leaders were: president, Dan Kriske; vice-president, Jim O'Dowd; treasurer, Don Keseth; and secretary, Marjorie Sima. Row 1 A« Gatz, H. Milnes, c. Hagele, J. Palermo, J. Perfetto, Row 2 J. Jackson, H. Young, A. Jochim, D. Loibel, Mr. Bujan. Row 3: J. O'Dowd, L. Giblin, E. Lidstrom, W. Wiltzius, R. Gunville, J. NicHols, L. Staehle. Row L: V. Bollig, M. Christensen, H. Talaga, D. Meyer, P. Wi te, M. Teipel, B. Kaehler, R. Coombs. Row 2l J. Garrow, P. Hannah, D. Viani E. Slicker, L. Remelius, P. Kampfer, R. Schultz, T. Malloy, Row 2.: Mrs. Pormolo, T. Gore, R. Frabizio, A. Teske, J. Zeilstra, B. Cochran, A. Topel, R. Johansen. Row h-: R. Jacobsen, R. Grischow, N. Williams, C. Schau, A. Russell, D. Van Balen, N. Scheitler, R. Butler. , A. Bucaro, N. Ehrhart, M. Mott, C. Magnan, T. DeBruyne, J. Lovitt, D. Graves, S. Davis, Row 2.5 Mr, Henne, L. Bianca-]ana, J. Lowry, F. Elchele, B. Jensen, L. Zak, B. Parmly, M. Zeller, D. Castiglia, J. McCool, Row 3.’ R. Sorensen, D, Bray, J, Lange, E. Pizzi-rulli, P. Innocentini, F. Druger, L. Roberts, J. Martin. Row Is D, Guzior, M Weber, C, Gagne, C. Gimino, U. Scarlata, A, ColangeIo7 C, Schmalfeld. Row 2: R. Wertz, P. Kaufman, F. Bruhn, R. Barzano,R. Poplar, J.Frederick, R 7 Thilgesr E, Garon. Row 3: R� Matson, G. Carrara, L. Neuman, D, Nelson, M. Swen, E. Wilkin, R. Ostrand, M, Zeiger, V� Biberstein. Row U: Ur, Murray, A. Santoyo, D. Bielick, E. Cromwell. L� Banzek. Row i_; E. Knackstedt, C. Baumgartner, D. Hacine, M. Spialek, J. Ardinger, H. Krueger, G. Voss. Bow 2: R. Vox, R. Schwartz, E. Smoczyn-ski, M. Schmitt, E. Gill, L. Hoskins, D. Vogel. Row Is E. Grischcw, B. Schultz, G. Smith, C. Baird, A. Pick, R. Stoltz, M. Kuecker. Raw H. Deuter, H. House, B. Christiansen, R. Holl, B. Moritz, R. Ahrens. Rojf 5: Mrs. Pinkowski. S. Anderson. N. Norman, J. Freres, D. Malloy. Row i.: Mr. Roalson, D. Lainweher, D. Pokorny, G. Kaspari, M. Tene- relli, M. Nona, D. Heifer, R. Ellerbrook. Row 2: D. Ormerod, M. Rappa- port, D. Swanson, T. Reeger, I. Wiegand, H. DeGara, D. Kurowski. Row 2.! T. Strandt, J. Smid, E. Pflug, R. Bouheck, G. Voorhees, J. Stevenson, D. Norton, Row k: R. Trumbull, D. Proctor, K. Johnson, V. Rizzo, R. Rent- ner, N. Psvia. Row 1: J. Heining, L. Richardson, D. Larson, B. Reid, P. Spears, J. Adams, 3. Richau, Mr. Turnbull. Row 2: R. Stewart, F. Witt, R. Crom- well, R. Busch, K. Wyse, J. Callfas, 3. Banti. Row 3.: J. Lee, 3. Ferg, D. Hill, M. Colletti, C. Bittner, L. Haman, M. Sima, S. Mascia. Row k: L. Hiillips, R. Allen, J. Ligmanowski, D. Douglas, J. Norman, W. Johnson D. Walker, L. w.uaranta. Row i.: J. Krupka, I. Brewton, L. Hunter, J. Haverstock, D. Hitchcock, R. Handcock. Row 2.: V. Prevatke, A. Hurmence, J. Reeves, R. Scheussler, W. Talaga, R. Hedeman, K. Deichl. Korth, K. Hoffman, W. Lacy, D. Meseth, W. Nielsen, R. Harker, H. Roland. Row h: Miss Weston, J. Sackhoff, D. Schmidt, J. Ruzecki, 3. Devience, S. Bolda, L. Messer, M. Hennig. J. Templin J. Tueffel Row 2.: G. W. Kessler Micek, M. rrcGD2;sc-� ' Row 1_: R. Makarls, M. Messina, D. Kaufman, D Darken, M.Blayney. Row J. Weglarz, R. Knicker, . W. Carnahan, D, Kriske, S. Hanson, D. Hermanson. Cosentino, C. Skolarz, J. Ligmanowski, D. Carnahan J. Sikora, Row j±l V. Krueger, A. Peppi, S. Machul J. Kelly. Koch, M. Slicker, H. r. Haney, A. Berglund, Row 2s R. Trossen, D, T. Shannon, G.Messes; A. Greenhoff,J.Ehmk S9 Ya-hoo. Yip—yip-ee. We were the wild ones from the reservation called Leyden. Indians are supposed to be red, but boy, were we greenJ This year we had a watermelon feast and several other parties given by the mighty white men whose domain we invaded. Our chiefs were: Richard Isenhart, president; Oden Faris, vice-president; Doris Kennedy, secretary; and Kay Cameron, treasurer. Row i,: W. Blischke, M. Ayres, N. Berg, A. Boettcher, E. Bigsby, E. Almond., R. Bartz. Row 2,: G. Blake, L. Awe, V. Besser, G. Block, B. Al- len, 'F. Allen, R. Alhrecht. How 1? H. Berenz, E. Anderson, P. Bakken, J, Bell, P. Arnish, M. Behrens, L. Blodgett, E. Augustine. Row 1: B. Crawford, D. Bramble, C. Carter, M. Calabrese, J, Denier, K Clute, K. Cameron, E. Burkhartsmeier, P. Coleman. Row 2s W. Buckert, R. Briscoe, N. Calabrese, R. Curlin, L. Bork, R. Carlson, C. Pay-off, J. Crowe, H. Buenger. Row Is B. Bogacz, B. Dahlgren, B. Christman,B Bray, M. Buege, A. Dent, G. Bree, R. Cundiff, C. Daberitz, J. D Ambrosio, row hs W. Choin, G. Brown, R. Coscino, M. Chavez, D. Buerer, J. Warren, G. Durante, T. Carney, R. Burke. Sow 1: K. Goebli, H. Glazek, R. Grandt, C. Headly, H. Hrunek, B. Isbell, B. Heyden, S. Granroth. Roj£ 2.: C. Greeley, M. Goehsche, E. Harris, R. Harbecke, R. Grandt, R. Conway, R. Harder, D. Hansen, T. Cassin Row p; J. Hannan, P. Holl, S. Holman, D. Hartsel, M. Harstad, J. Haubner R, Green, T. Hart, E. Grote. Row ki R. Incrocci, L. Hill, J. Guilfoil, M. Heiberger, R. Markese, S, Heddleson. Row lj G. Kuehn, J. Taylor, D, Kaminski, R. Isenhart, J. Johnson. M. Kerns, S. Kellermann, G. Laing. Row 2: B. Ketehum, L. Kanwischer, M. Koenemann, E. Kell, D. Kennedy, T. Jay, R. Kruse, A. Johnson. Row 3: D. Johnson, A. Johnson, J. Kerr, J. Knopf, M. Kiefer, C. Kessler, S. John-sen, S. Johnson, G. Krisky, R. Johnson. Row k: D. Kuczon, J. Kramer, M. Lapicola, K. Kanwischer, E. Jackson, R. Kamback, J. Kuhar, D. Jagielski. bi Row i.: B. McKee, L. Nielsen, E. Milano, M. Okenowski, D. ftilade, J. Molen, D. Lowrie, L. Midtsem. Row £: J. Naples, K. Hainsworth, R. Ore, R. Nielsen, P. Meyers, R. Milne, W. McCormick, N. Nasuta. Row 2: J. Miller, J. Lemke, D. Miller, L. McElmeel, B. Patzke, N. Luga, P. Monahan A. Moon. Row B. Latorio, R. Matz, J. Loitel, R. Metz, J. LaPierre.L. Marion, T. Buttons, H. Meyer, L. Partyka. Row R. Kulp, B. Milnes, C. Oanes, B. Leslie. Row J. Vandermeir, G. Todd, D. Keller, G. Skiha, L. Pagel, D. Fanella, W. Christensen. Row g: S. Holloway, M. Haldeman, G. Fulponi, G. Swenson, R. Scardino, W. Crown, R. Schulz, M. Viani. Row 2: R. Nemeth, J. Strawn, J. Hildehrandt, V. Kozlowski, T. Naftz, T. Renn, W. Elzaurdia, E. Ceragioli. Row it: T. Cartwright, M. Hendrixson, M, Sanger, D. DeBruyne, M. Browne, C. McMahan, S. McClelland, D. Forhes. how 1.: J. Shoemaker, C. Sorenson, J. Strecker, P. xiesiie, J. Stay-ton, E. Stetkus, D. Stebel, J, Scheidler. Row 2: E. Segroves, R. Mar-tenson, R. Shirreffs, R. Steingraber, C. Bergmann, L. Stieber, B. Summers, P. Sylvester. Row 2 A. Scoma, M. Schroeder, J. Va9sallo, J. Schmidt, J. Sherman, E. Stalder, C. Schultz, L. Swanquist. Row h: T. Schiferl, H. Hildebrandt, K. Stein, T. Sievert, R. Searle, L. Schreiner, M. Hanson. Row 1: M. Thompson, M. Wahl, J. York, B. Wefcer, M. Vogel, G. White, R. Warren, J., Deeds. Rqw 2: A. Teske, P. Proctor, C. Vahlin, C. Wegener J. Tyhon, D. Thilges, C. Titeri, W. Tortorich. Row E. Rurik, A. West-man, F. Thomas,S. Winkelman, T. Taylor, K. Volkman, F. Winter, E. Tiede-mann, P. Twyman. Row B. Walker, N. Tuka, R. Drogemuller, Y. Zasadney J. Taubman. H Wilkinson. 63 Sow i.: J. Fialka, R. Ferguson, F. Ferraro, H. Gablin, E. Giorno, J. Gallagher, N. Engnann, C. Gleason. Roy 2: E. Dominski, D. Dulceak, J. Enger, P. Fox, S.Fenhaus, M. Gliddon, R. Druger, R. Gorrow, R. Fredrickson. Row 3.: A. Eggert, D. Finke, A. Duffy, M. Dottenwhy, J. Clone, L. Finley, E. Dominick, P. Gall, M. Forbes. Row A. Ghllardi, J. Uvelli, 0. Faris, J. Dunne, A. Drennan, R. Ghrist, J. Folkerts. Row Is L. Krawiec, P. Ruppert, H. Rende, M. Schacht, J. Pjtzaferro R. Santoyo, E. Piraino, N. Pekar. Row 2: W. Pelland, W. Schauer, D Crider, J. Rosone, B. Poston, L. Phillips,-G. Sagan, S.Romano, P. Ridge Row 3: A. Robertson, A. Berenz, L. Peterson, S. Pokomey, L. Rohr, D Ruppert, L. Scarmardo, D. Plier, J. Rekus. Row Us P. Sawyer, E. Savino J. Ruzecki, C. Rice, R. Thompson, H. Reuter. A Suicide Schedule Faces The Leyden Eagle3 was the headline in the newspaper. This was the general feeling of most people as the Eagles started practice for the 1948 season. Ninety degree temperature greeted Coach Bujan and his 50 man squad (10 lettermen). The heat quickly cut the squad in half and the outlook was dark. Considerable changing around of personnel altered the outlook, and the Eagles were injected with a new spirit. A scrimmage against Hinsaale was the final preparation for the first game of the season. Riverside. It was a hot, sultry day, and a big Riverside team was not enough to beat a well-conditioned Leyden eleven. For the first time in years Eagle fans had a look at a good line. Results were a 25-0 licking for Riverside. Although beating Bensenville 28-0, the Eagles were unimpressive in their second win. The polish of the previous week was missing, but Eagle fans were be -ginning to think in terms of a great season. Row 1: Thoele, R. Spera, Mascia, Graber, J. Spera, Rubin, Castell. Row 2: Sylvester, Rerucha, Larocco, Wiltzius, Stein, Anno, Anderson, M. Schierhom. Row Coach Bujan, MGR.,Gotlund, Nietzke, Blake, R. Schierhom, Coppage, Bafundo, Thompson, Mgr. Stolen,Coach Cox. Row L±: Svenson, Patrazewski, Mower, McEvoy, Hermanson, Mgr. Cameron. (cl A good line turned great proved the difference in a dramatic homecoming game. Glenbard's big fullback was stopped completely by the high-3pirited Leyden eleven. The Eagles' seven points proved enough to win a hard fought defensive ball game. Mud and rain and a big Elgin team handed the Eagles their first defeat of the season. A trick play scored the first touchdown of the season against Eagle defenses and along with another was too much for the Eagles' lone score. Final: Elgin 14, Leyden 6. Getting back on the victory trail, Leyden trounced York 32-0. Jim opera had a field day, scoring four touchdowns and being honored by the Herald-American as Frep Star of the Week. Again the Leyden line proved themselves, and along with the rest of the backfield, the Eagles again reached a peak. In the roughest game of the season, the Eagles pulled through with another impressive 27-0 win over Downers Grove. Playing good team ball as they had in their past victories, there was little chance for the opposition. Niles: The highlight of the season. Eleven years of drought and then it happened. Niles was swamped under a torrent of touchdowns and lost to the high flying Eagles, 41-0. Leyden's fighting eleven ended the season on a soggy and sorrowful note. Rain and mud, along with a fumble and penalty proved disastrous as Arlington won, 7-0. As a whole, Leyden fans were down-hearted, but this team had installed in them a new spirit. And so ended another Leyden football season, one that will long be remembered, the season of 1948. Graduating from the first string will be: Mort Schierhorn, winner of the sportsmanship trophy, Russ Rerucha, Vince Larocco, Bob Anderson, Larry Anno, Glenn Stien, Jim Spera, Bob Walker, and Chuck Graber, along with other letter winners, Fred Nietzke, Gordon Hermanson, George Coppage, Tom Mower, Felix Sylvester, Don Svenson, Leonard Gabinski, and Jack Thoele. Returning lettermen are: John Patt, Sam Mascia, Larry Wiltzius, and Captain for nexg year. Rich Spera. The final statistics showed the Eagles scoring 166 points against 21 for all opponents, with an impressive 6-2 won and loss record, the most successful in years. 48 Row 1: Pizzirulli, Lange, Smid, Slicker, Johnson, Penna, Sorenson, Quaranta, Douglas, Ligmanovreki. Row 2: Mgr. Drogemueller, Lass, Gore, Banti, Russell, Hansen, Allen, Hemanson, Smoczynski, Kgr. Reeves. Row %} Coach Reitzel, Sikora, Harken, Jacobson, Wertz, Shannon, Castle, Coach Jureziz. Leyden's sophomores finished a successful grid season. They won their first three games, then lost one in the rain at Elgin. Through playing'indifferent ball, they lost to York the following week by the score of 27-0. Bouncing back,they beat Downers Grove, Niles and Arlington. Ifp Row 1: Stein,Green,Hart,Hansen, Lapicola, Kuthe, Larson, Heddleson, Isenhart. Row 2: Rekus, Meyer, Schauer, Almond, Burke, Plier, Durante, Thompson, Bigsby. Row 2: Piriano, Pagel, Augustine, Carney, Wilkinson, Ghilardi, Jay, Bartz, McCormack, Coach Granzin. Playing very strong competition, Leyden's frosh gridders emerged from their season with a fair record of 3 won, 3 lost. 2o Cross Country For several years Coach Mohrhusen has had very fine cross country teams. To ive up to this reputation was the task of the 19A9 runners. Coach Mohrhusen built the team around only two letteraen. Led by reliable Paul Salce and aided by Warren Isbell, Al Jensen,Jerry Bray,Ray Greeley, Dick Greeley, Joe Nitti, Bob Stewart and Al Corsini. The boys entered meets with three of Wisconsin's best in cross country. They were South Milwaukee, West Madison and Beloit. Although they lost, Leyden had made a credible showing. Frobably one of the surprises of the year was the fine running of Bob Stewart who was a sophomore against suburban competition in the Riverside Invitational Meet. Leyden's harriers made a very fine showing; and again in the State District Meet at Proviso when Paul Salce took ninth place and by doing so gave Leyden a fifth place. Leydenites of 1949 can point proudly to the record of their basketball team. xt was a team considered the best of all the independent high schools in the Chicago area. They were of the mythical Northwest conference. It was the only team to have all five of its starting players honored on the Chicago Daily News all-independent team. It brought laurels to our school from the Chicago newspapers. This team won the Palatine Christmas Tournament by knocking off our liighly-rated rival, Arlington Heights, 35-21. Our high flying Eagles had to put up with more than the normal amount of difficulties. The hardest of all was the cracker-box gym. The squad practiced all week on that floor then played other schools on their much larger floors--------and still beat a good share of these teams. When 3ome fans first looked over the program they considered it another suicide schedule . As it was, it turned out to be one of the most successful in Leyden's history with victories over such large and notable schools as Schurz, Highland Park, Batavia, nttica, Indiana, Downers Grove and top seeded DeKalb. The best Leyden game of the year was the final game against DeKalb on our floor. Led by Russ Rerucha's great shooting ability and a team well pepped up by Coach Cox and a loudly cheering student body, the Eagles led all the way and won 50-40 over what was considered, by the Associated Press, as the state's fifth-best team. Fine coaching brought Leyden into the toughest game of the year against Oak Lark in the strongest of State Regionals at Morton High School in Cicero. The Eagles seemed to have out-played Oak Park except for about ten minutes,but this was too much,and Oak Fark's ability to score from a distance, saw the Eagles succumb in their season final 41-50. The Eagles added to their football feat of breaking Niles jinx and won over them twice. The training rules laid down by Coach Cox, although probably the stiffest in Leyden history, were lived up to religiously by the players who proved their worth as the finest of athletes. There wasn't one player on the squad who wasn't considered outstanding. High point man was Russ Rerucha. Graduating players are: Russ Rerucha, Jim Spera, Chuck Graber, Squirt Phillips, Shorty Quam, and Swede Anderson. Returning next year will be some outstanding players: Sam Kascia, Fred Lofgren, Rich Spera, Ricv Guhl, Don Hamilton, Don Pelland, Larry Wiltzius, and Bob Buerer. Seniors of 1949 will never forget their basketball team and its fine coach, and will always boast of it proudly. VARSITY SCHEDULE Leyden 43 Maine 46 Leyden 55 Palatine 29 Leyden 60 Batavia 31 Leyden 49 Schurz 35 Leyden 41 Highland Park 24 Leyden 40 Arlington Hgts. 42 Leyden 30 De Kalb 44 Leyden 26 Attica 24 DE KALB TOURNAMENT Leyden 52 Watterman 47 Leyden 31 DeKalb 47 Row l:Graber,Guhl,Phillips Hamilton, R. Spera. Row 2:Quam, Lofgren, Anderson,J.Spera,Reru-cha, Mascia. Row 3: Bujan, Got-lund, Wiltzius, Buerer,Pelland, Cameron, Cox, PALATINE TOURNAMENT Leyden 47 Bensenville 30 Leyden 35 Arlington Hgts. 24 Leyden 60 York 38 Leyden 73 Lamont 23 Leyden 43 Niles 25 Leyden 50 DeKalb 40 Leyden Lamont (Forfeit) Leyden 42 Mooseheart 45 Leyden 49 Arlington Hgts. 40 Leyden 64 Niles 38 Leyden 46 Elgin 62 Leyden 61 Belvidere 39 Leyden 55 Downers Grove 49 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Leyden 41 Oak Park 50 ophomores Row 1: Neuman, Philips, Las3, Sorensen,Stew-rt, Allen, Witt. Row 2: ermanson,Russell,Uvelli, hannon, Johnson The members of this team, along with returning Varsity players, should give Coach Cox another very fine squad. A few of the group's outstanding cagers were: Bob Homey Sorenson, Joe Uvelli and Lennie Phillips. neyden's sophomore basketball team, coached by George Bujan, very orten showed signs of being very capable Varsity material. They won nine games, lost eight. Freshmen Row 1: Faris, Fenella, Plier, Kuczon, Isenhart. Row 2: Coach Gran-zin, Reuter, Rice, Schiferl, Drennan, Kuehn. The frosh cagers coached by Mr. Lou Granzin, and led by Danny Pliers, a player with much natural ability, had many fine moments on the cage court this year and should prove to be an excellent sophomore team next season. These freshmen players had entered an independent tournament in school this year under the title of Bulldogs and won it by beating a strong upper classmen team in the final. They show much promise. With another year's experience, they should turn into excellent Varsity material. _____________________________________________________________ - The wrestling season of 1948-49 turned out to be the most successful here at Leyden. Still in building stages, the grapplers went out and earned themselves six victories against nine defeats, under the able coaching of James Murray, capably assisted by Warren Reitzel. Maynard Slicker led individual performers with a record of twelve wins against no losses in regular scheduled matches. Also high in individual performances were Ken Bigsby with eight wins and three losses Stanley Hansen with seven wins and seven losses, Roy Root with seven wins and four losses and John Patrazewski with nine wins, three losses and two ties. Prospects for next year look even better, for along with those mentioned, who are al1 underclassmen, Al Jensen, Bill Kramer,Chuck Quaranta and many others are returning with hopes of topping the successful season of 1948-49. - ov ' I-' Root, Siegele, Jensen, Bigsby, Slicker, Kramer. Row 2: Moon, ar- anta, Schierhorn, Patrazewski, Hansen, Schultz. Row 3: Coach Murray, White, Carney, Jay, Pizzirulli, Blake, Dragmueller, Rietzel. America's great outdoor sport saw Leyden's Varsity baseball team practicing in some very fine spring weather. The boys grabbed every chance for practice since many of the teams on their schedule had been practicing all winter in their large indoor gyms. t Things looked dark on the baseball scene with only eight players returning from last years Varsityj but the first day of outdoor practice saw about thirty boys reporting,which gave Coach Joe Monk a wide selection to pick from for his team. Many of the baseball players who were under seventeen years old last summer played on a school team sponsored by the American Legion. This was expected to improve the baseball prowess of boys for this spring. The schedule, one of the toughest in Leyden history,saw the Eagles playing York,Argo, Elgin, Oak Park, New Trier, Waukegan, Arlington Heights and the team that placed second in the state last year---Niles. More schools were expected to be placed on the schedule later in the season. If good material means a good season, then this is the team that should be a winner. Those players who are graduating this year are Chuck Graber, Jack Thoele, Bob Walker, Jim Spera, Ted Tokarski, Chuck Gebhardt. Next season should be a good one because there are many underclassmen on the team. 77 Row 1: Russell, Adrian, Lovitt, Phillips, Stewart, Walker, Kells, Blake, Gebhardt, Gore, Pelland, Castell, R. Spera, Hamilton. Row 2: J. Monk, Coach, Lindstrom, Hansen, Rizzo, Fick, Kascia, J.Spera,Lofgren, Guhl, Graber, Thoele, KcEvoy, Reader, Cameron, Mgr. ennis The tennis team is fortunate to have four Varsity lettermen returning from last ear's team. This, together with the new program of fall tennis, is largely responsible for the fine group we have this year. Shaver, Rubin, and Sorensen will make up the singles with Forrest, Quam, Wanders and Ringstmeyer playing doubles. It is interesting to note that Leyden has always been the unofficial tennis champion of the Northeast Conference, since we are the ohly school in the conference to have an organized team. Among the schools we play are Blue Island, York, Proviso, Downers Grove, and Maine. Row l:Kuhn,Voss, Krueger. Row 2: Hoffman, Rubin, Ringstmeyer, Shaver, Sorensen. Row 3: Dunteman, Ziska,Sosnowski,Holl, Lacy, Knicker, Quam, Grote, Bafundo ,V.'anders Barrett,Forrest,Kessler. Last Marchj with snow still on the ground and the cold wind whipping through his sweat shirt. Coach St. John opened the track season with this optimistic comment This is the type of year which gives me a thrill to coach—seeing the unexpected come through. There are several fellows on the team who will not be rated with the unexpected. They are led by Don Rocque, who entered the state finals of 1U in the pole vault event. Since good coaching, plenty of hustle, and that will to win are the backbone of any good team, Leyden has the proper ingredients for a successful season. The team is led by an able coaching staff with Kr. St. John as head coach and two able assistants in Messrs. Mohrhusen and Bujan. Every afternoon until dusk the team can be seen diligently going through their paces in preparation for the tough competition ahead of them. The track fans may very likely see Leyden's harriers turn out a powerful team once again. How It VanBalen, Handcock, Innocentini, Guilfoil, Ore, Larson, Bergman, Ruzecki, Gralow, K. Stein, Burke, Augustine. Row 2: W. Johnson, Voorhees, Lange, Buerer, WiltziuS, Kuthe, Schaak, Neilsen, Bartz, Hill, Durante. Row Coach Bujan, Slicker, Rocque, Nitti, Bachar, W. Johnson, Greeley, Schutt, G. Stein, K. Schierhom, Corsini, Butler, Rooklidge, Gotlund, Pizzirulli, Salce, Ahrens, B. Schierhom, Bray, Coach St. John. 8o Gif Golf was started at Leyden in 1945. The varsity golf team consists of five men. When the team plays a match against another team, there is a possibility of thirty points; fifteen points for each team find three points per man. A man receives one point for each nine holes that he gains more holes than his opponent and receives another point if he has won more holes than his opponent during the eighteen holes played. During the past three years,the golf teams' record hasn't been very impressive. The team has won approximately one-third of its matches each year. This year the team has great prospects for a very successful season. There are four veterans of the varsity team returning: George Coppage, Robert Anderson, Fred Druger, and Fred Kampfer. There are also a few good freshmen and sophomores coming up from the fresh-soph team, who will provide tough competition for the returning varsity men. The team has high hopes of qualifying in the district golf meet to compete in the state meet. April 14...Proviso.......Here April 22...Proviso.......There April 25...Niles.........There April 27...Bensenville...Here April 29...Maine.........There May 2......Arlington.....Here Kay 6......Blue Island.. .Here May 11.....Hinsdale......Here May 12.....Maine..........Here Kay 13.....District Meet May 16.... .Niles.........Here May 18.....Arlington......There May 20.....State Meet May 23.....Bensenville...There May 26.....Conference Meet June 1.....Hinsdale.......There Malloy, B. Druger, Bieleck, F. Druger, Kampfer, VanDyk, Coppage These girls are showing a scene representing four stages of the same exercise. Do you ache? Do you feel blue? If you do, you've been in one of the four days a week girls' gym classes. They do everything from exercises and marching to tumbling and dancing. After a happy hour of gym, the girls dash off to the locker room to get dressed, take showers and search for lost clothing. I had two shoes when I came in here] Did you see my skirt? You're sitting on my blousej These' are the favorite sayings that follow every gym class every day that come out of the locker room. 8S This is a typical locker room scene after gym class. The people are Mary Palkey, Dorothy Michels, lJorine Netzel, Marge Rappaport, ?eggy Grady, Margie Reeger and Mary Ellen McKeon. Referees Norinc Netzel, Catcher: Dolores McKerlie, Batters Dorothy Michels. oftball What's the matter? Have you got lead in your feet? Show them where you live! C'raon, hit that ball! You were out on third! Spring is here and so is girls' softball with the usual arguments and disagreements that make up a good game. Something new is added to softball for the girls this year—a softball club, strictly for the girls! Softball attracts a large crowd of girls in gym and after-school play. Teams were formed and round-robin tournaments were played. Skinned knees, sore arras, aching muscles and muddy fields will remain prominent in our memories of softball. H'ockoy Remember the girls with the black and blue spots and the swollen fingers? Or even the cut above the eye? If you do, you can bet that she was the unfortunate victim of some one's hockey stick. This is one of the roughest and toughest games that girls play. There are many chances for fouls and careless accidents,but even more chance for a good peppy game and a wonderful time. This is just about the most popular afterschool and gym—time sport that Leyden offers to girls. 66 B Hoy you] You're hit] Sit down]11 This is a familiar cry after the hall cones spinning through the air and finds its mark. Dodgeball is a new rough and tough sport to he played hy the gym classes and G. A. A. Teams were formed and tournaments are played to the sound of falling bodies, and flying balls. WolleyhaE Net Ball] Side Out] These familiar cries are heard during that chilly weather when the girls retreat to the gym. Volleyball is the sport they devote their gym classes to for six weeks. If they don't get enou i, they can always come to G. A. A. play-nights on Mondays and Tuesdays. Tennis K f Jrr.m' The girls' tennis team at Leyden has become more and more important. The girls have I shown increased interest and activity in this sport this year. It is the only game that they are permitted to play 7interscholastically. Hie top six players are: Norine Hetsel, Agnes Angeloff, Betty Kaehler, Ann Hurmence, Dorothy Michels and Mary Pal-key. These six girls look forward to interscholastic tournaments with Oak Park, Glenhard, Hinsdale and Proviso. Tournaments are played in the Fall and again in the Spring. gsketball Basketball is one of the most popular sports among the girls. Ho matter how tiring it is, the enthusiastic bas-kaieers are always ready to play. They got their chance to exercise the skills and passes in gym classes and Monday and Tuesday nights at G. A. A. Pushing,double-dribbling, steps and overguarding are the frequent fouls called on the players. Miss Beverlee Allen and Miss Mary Abbott are the able sponsors and our eagle eyed referees. 88 I promise to uphold the ideals of the Girls' Athletic Association by promoting interest in athletics and the out of doors; by living so that I may be healthy and strong; by making good sportsmanship a constant factor xnmy conduct. When this pledge is taken by all the incoming members,it is never to be forgotten. This is quite evident by the interest that has been shown this year. How 1. M. Jacobson, A. Anderson, D. Swanson, A. Teske, D. Johnson, L. Hohr, J. Kuczon. How 2, E. Pasvogel, D. KcZerlie, M. McKeon, P. Grady, M. Heeger, C. Ruby, J. Panek. How 2. S. Fenhaus, J. Zilstra, D. Onerod, B. Kaehler, C. Cagne, H. DeGara, D. Graves, M. Vogel. Row i P. Spears, M. Hapoaport, C. Magnan, a. Hurnence, K. Dillinger, E. Grant, D. Larsen, F. Bucaro. fik Eleanor Ranallo, Grace Kaspari, Mary JnnePalkey, Dorothy Michels, Carol Ruby, Katherine Dillinger, Norine ITetzel. 89 Dorothy Larson Ida Lu Baker Marie Tenerelli lienor Banallo laye Bucaro Jacquelin Suez on Pat Spears llleen Cwlklinski Miss Mary Abbott is sponsor of cheerleading, Orchesis, and tumbling. She at tended the University of Illinois for four years and graduated from there. Her favorite sports are dancing, gymnastics, and tumbling. This is Miss Abbotth first year at Leyden and she plans to stay. AES4ES w mm Here we are again, back to school and gym four days a week. Hockey, soccerball and tennis are the main sports now. It's November and we1 re back to gym two days a week, which gives the girls a chance to use their honor passes! Dodgeball is the sport now. Modern dancing and volleyball are also being played. Christmas has come and gone and now we're playing basketball. The girls who come out on Monday nights are the peppy players. There are four active teams that participate. It's spring again and here we go, out for gym in the cold 0 weather. Baseball and tennis are the favorite sports that now bring the year of gym to a close. Miss Beverlee Allen is the sponsor of the tennis, volleyball, and dodgeball teams. She attended Stephens College in Missouri for two years and later attended and graduated from the University of Illinois. Her favorite 3ports are swimming and golf. 90 x?p: G. Burke, D. McCormack, R. 3overo, M. Lavenu, D. Viani. Bottom: M. Pal key, E. Ranallo, D. Reid, G. Kaspari. rchests Orchesis consists of a chosen group of girls interested in modern dance. The club is divided into two groupstConcert and General. The ten members of the concert group do the choreography while the general group does the techniques. A few of the dances given this year by the groups were 0 Holy Right, Bicycle Built For Two, and The Missouri Suite. The main event of the year for these girls is their spring concert. Progress and organization has been made under the able direction of Miss Mary Abbott, the sponsor. Officers were elected. The results were: president, M.Lavenu; secretary, J.Kuczon; treasurer, M.Palkey; publicity chairman, G.Carroll} and wardrobe chairman, G. Burke. To?: H. DeOara, S. McClelland, J. Clone, N. Hendrickson. C. Gagne. Bottom: 2. Grant, D. Gr ves, B. Berman o Esther Leonard June Lind Judy Young Vincent Larocco Glen stein Lawrence Anno Homecoming—the time when the invisible ties which bind vis to Leyden draw closer students, alumni, and teachers. This year, every individual and organization worked together for a common cause, to make 19U8 the best Homecoming Leyden has ever seen. They did it up royally with Queen Rose Chiarelli, Leyden's first red-haired queen, presiding over the festivities. Forming her Court of Honor were Judy Young, Esther Leonard, Gerry Dillon, June Lind, Virginia Motykiewicz, and Jewel Morse. They were elected by the senior class. The parade formed and wound through town with crowds paying homage to Queen Rose. The floats were judged and the machine shop boys came out on top to win the first prize of five dollars. That evening the card read — Leyden v.s. Glenbard. The Eagles really came through royally for their Queen and beat a strong Glenbard team 7-0. Everyone's gaiety held over for the big Homecoming Dance on October 2. The gym was decorated with autumn-hued crepe paper and a large football filled with balloons was suspended from the ceiling. Soon the balloons came cascading down among the dancers. The traditional honors were given to past queens Rose ontanna ('U7) auid Shirley Lofgren ('U6). So on a happy but tired note. Homecoming 19U8 came to a successful close. On Friday, November 6, Leyden's gymnasium was the gaily decorated scene of the 1948 Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsored by the Hi-Y. Reproductions of Daisy May and Li'l Abner could be seen dancing, chasing, and just having a good time. The highlight of the evening was the chase, where every girl had an equal chance to catch the man of her dreams. Dorothy Viani and Robert Bafundo were chosen as the typical Sadie and Li'l Abner. Friday, November 12, wa_ the one night when triumphal revenge reigned at Leyden. Our eyes filled with stardust, we dreamily wandered about the dance floor to the soft music of Johnny Olin's orchestra. The famous blotter trio, Bob 1,layer, Ken Bigsby, and Frank Blake sang their rendition of Take Me Out To The Ball Game. Refreshments were served in the Stardust Room. Faye Bucaro, mistress of ceremonies awarded Pat Bakken with a box of candy for the most original corsage while her escort Bob Barts beamed The lucky number was then drawn and Eileen Cwiklinski and Rich Spera were crowned King and Queen of the Turnabout. On puffs of stardust, the 19U8 Turnabout came to a successful end. 96 Judy Poster Melvin Poster Dora Poster Randolph Poster Hannah Barbara Winsockett Oogie Pringle Mitzi Hoffman Mr. Martindale Mrs. Hotchkiss Bloise Hotchkiss Mrs. Shlutzh mmer Rexford O'Connor Susie Nadine Bggert James Wade Geraldine Burke Richard Kirchhoff Dolores Pederson Carol Kennedy Ronald Reder Rose Ann Nemeth Pat Naples Donna McCormick Joyce Kahn Nancy Krupka Robert Bafundo Joan Paoletti Dora Mrs. Edith Wilkins Miriam Wilkins Judge Harry Wilkins Ruth Wilkins Lt. William Seawright Albert Kummer Martha Seawright Marilyn Jacobson Norma Hendrickson Eleanor Ranalio Fred Kramer Mary Ann Littlefield Donald Svenson Vincent Larocco Joyce Streich Jane Crosby Ben Jordon Ella Jordon Emma Jordon Henry Jordon Nettie Jordon Judge Bradford Sadie Fellows Hannah Orin Dr. Curtis Jim Jay Joyce Streich Charles Graber Mary Ann Littlefield June Lind Vincent Larocco Lynn Jacobson George Coppage Norma Hendrickson Priscilla Dillon Jerry Fialka Edward Blake Fred Kramer the curtain rolls dim, and the play begins, one little realizes the work that has been done to make the scene before you possible. Stage crews have been managing the scenery and properties. Ticket and advertising committees have been working hard. That night electricians,make-up crews,prompters, sound effects, and ushers all do their best to make the finished production a success. Left to right: prompter, electricians,sound effects and curtain puller, ushers, stage crew. Right to left: Thespian inductees, Thespian initiation, publicity and ticket committees, property committee, make-up crew. Top: D. Florio, R. Chiarelli Middle: J. Thoel, D. Florio For the eighth time, the familiar but beautiful scenes of the Nativity were re-enacted in the 1948 Pageant to bring closer the spirit of Christmas. Under the able direction of Mr. Daniel Tkach, the musical score enhanced the beauty of the spectacle. The stately black and white robed procession led by four candle bearers, moving slowly with lighted candles, made an inspiring sight. The roles of the Pageant were held in very competent hands with Dolores Florio as Mary, Jack Thoel as Joseph, Rose Chiarelli as Angel Gabriel, Donald Ringstmeyer as Isaiah, Pat Naples as Zacaharis, Joe Kariotis, Frank Sharkey and Fred Kramer as the Three Kings, and Mrs. Ylvisaker as the Reader. Inez Palkey played the beautiful Christmas music on the organ Row 1: F. Bucaro, S. Bremer. Row 2: E. CwiklinskT, E. Hanna, I. Baker, D. Florio,B. Hawley. Row M. Jacobson, M. Palkey, M. Robinson, J. Streich Earning the sum of ten points by working on stage lifting, make-up, scenery and props, or acting, entitles you to gain honorary membership In ihe Rational Thespian Society. The formal induction ceremony was very impressive. This year, MIceboundn |was presented by the society andwaoa great success. Thespian Eluh Row 1: J. Perfetto, J. Lind, N. Hendrickson, M, Jacobson, V. Larocco, A. Dunn, F. Kramer. Row 2,: Miss Galley, J. Streich, M. Falkey, E. Grant, V. Knecht, P. Dillon, B. Gitting3, M. Ringe, A. Zwolanek. Row 2: E. Cwilkin-ski, R. Chiarelli, L. Paoletti, M. Littlefield, G. Carroll, M. Holloway, D. Florio, B. Cisski. Row £,: Mr. Henne, G. Coppage, C. Graber, D. Svenson, B. Walker, J. Kariotis. Row jj.: Naples, M. Schierhorn, D. Schaak. Row A. Phillips, E. Blake, J. Thoele. L Elub This is an honor club for boys who have won major letters in athletics such as football, cross-country, basketball, track, baseball or tennis. The club promotes better athletics in school and a spirit of good sportsmanship between players. Everyone will remember tne specatcular and unusual initiation of the MLH Club; silk stockings and tee shirt with a necktie. Bones Stolen livened up the initiation even more with his flash-battery tie. The L Club sponsors a track meet as part of Freshmen Day, the annual Father—and-Son Banquet, the famous Basketball Jamboree and dances for the entire student body. Row 1.: P. Salce, G. Coppage, R. Sorett-jj son, D. Shaver,R. Rubin, I. Forrest, R. Schutt.G.Stein.Row 2.: J. Mohrhueen, F. Sylvester, A. Jensen, R. Spera, J. Thoele, A. i Phillips, V. Larocco, L. Anno, M. Slicker, Row 2: D. Rocque, C. Graber,D.Ringstmeyer, | R. Kostur, D.Svenson, R.Rerucha, M. Schierhorn, S. Mascla, J. Spera, R. Anderson. 108 Oebate Saa. L: M. Vogel, R.Gunville, L. Giblin, M. Ruzecki. Roy 2s D. Lotter, B. Fox, Y. Za-sadney, Mr. Henne, E. Devience. A new club Juat started, this year, which promises to be a great success with the work of Mr, Henne and the members. They study the principles of debate and how to gather and present their material, along with the parliamentary procedure. Next year they plan to hold many debating sessions with other schools. The Rational Honor Society is responsible for the Homecoming Dance, College Day, and an annual installation banquet. Students who possess the qualities of character, leadership,service and scholastic ability are chosen for membership in the society. After being voted on by students and faculty, it is considered a great honor if you are chosen and elected into the organization. Row i.: P.Dillon, E. Ranallo, I, Forrest, J. Strelch. I ji 2t D. Florio, L.Boyd, N. Hendrickson, M.Ja-eobson, E. Hanna, E. Grant,M.Trauenhaufer. Row 3. A� Downey, D. McKerlie, J. Gary, K. Dillinger. R P. Jahnke, R.Cameron, R, Dunteman, A. Vogt, D. Shaver, R.Rerucha, M. Schierhorn, R. Anderson, E. Pacini, E.Anderson, V. Larocco. 109 Row i.t Mr. Mohrhusen, B. Trumbull, J. Kuehn, L. Fartyfca, B. Isenhart, B. Stewart. Bow g: R. Sorenson, 0. Kiesling, I, Grote, S. Heddleson, J. Kramer, D. Schaak, D. Kuczon. Bow 3.1 A. Jensen, R. Knight, L. Neuman, D, Rocque, M. Lapioola, D. Walker, K. Hoffman, Helping to maintain a Christian character through the home, school, and community is the purpose of the Hi-T in conjunction with the Tri-Hi-T. The meetings are held every two weeks and all hoys are encouraged to Join. After a short business meeting, the boys take part in competitive sports, such as swimming and basketball. Bieir many activities throughout the year consist of sponsoring record dances, the annual Sadie Hawkins Day dance, and giving Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to the needy. The Tri-Hi-T is an organization of girls who are Interested in serving their school and community, and developing a Christian character. Sophomore,junior,and senior girls are eligible for membership by attending three meetings in succession. They are then Inducted into the club at a candlelight service. Sponsoring dances, distributing Thanksgiving Day and Christmas baskets and conducting clothing drives, are some of the Tri-Hi-T1s many activities. Tri tti Y Row 1.1 B. Root, R. Glttings,A.Dunn, C.Ruby, D. yiorio, M. Kelly, N. Iggert. Row gt B.Richau, J. Treres, M. Peterson, G. Crown, B. Christian, B. Kaehler, M. Schmitt, R. Anderson. ggjt 2! D Ormerod, G. Bissell, S. Bohr,P.Grady, L.Plehler, B. Buchholz, H. Betzel, D. Michels, M. Arbogast. Row hi Miss Murphy, J. Lind, A. Downey, D. Me Kerlie, J. Tyraek. 110 .ILc. Row 1,: P. Schles-ser, M.Viani, E.Grant, C. Kennedy, C. Stell-mach, S. Rohr, Miss Jones, P. Ruppert, R. Ferraro. Row 2: S.Kel-lermann, C. Greeley,J. Todd. Row 3.s J. Jack-son, P. Bakkan, N.Tuka, D. Strebel, B. Berman, J. Hurtig, E. Deviance. Rax. its D. Hill, D. Flo-rio, R. Barzano, M. Christensen, H. DeGara, C. LaBulis Have you ever noticed the novel Bulletin hoards hy the Little Theater? That18 the work of the L. G. L. The pioneering spirit of the L. G. L. is to achieve Better student-faculty relations and to give every girl a feeling that she is important, and to encourage them to use their individual talents. The Backbone of the L. G. L. is the cabinet, with the program, courtesy, publicity, social and scrapbook committees. Their most outstanding activities are the Freshmen Mixer arty. Chocolate Chat, Shillalah Shindig, All-Girl Assemblies Senior Mother-and-Dau ter Tea in the Soring. Chri 8 tmas , and the kith the help of these hard-working girls, the L. G. L. is one of the fastest growing and Influential clubs in the school. If you pass Senorita Miller’s room after school or during club period, you would hear strange music, and drums beating the rhythm of exotic dances such as the rhumba, tango, and conga. This is the Pan American Club at work on their big presentation of the year the Pan American Assembly. They also sponsor a Masquerade Ball for the student body. Pan iWierican Hub Row sT.Boerger-hoff, K. Bigsby, C. Dahlgren, J. Kucson, Row 2 M Searlatta, P. Volosuik, A.Colan-gelo, L. Paolettl, 0. Harrison,X.OwlklInski L. Strom. gax It M. Hinge, J. Xariotis,P. Arnish, T. Puglia, R. Barzano, C.Oiralno, L. Blanchette,t. Shafer, 111 ILeydenite Bow U A. Downey, P. Dillon, B. Gibbons. How E. Hanna, C. Buby, E. Eanallo, P. Grady, B. Gittings, C. Kennedy. Bow H. Miller, M. Jacobson, J. O’Dowd, B. Dunteman, E. Trumbull, D. McKerlle, N. Eggert, E. Anderson. Bow ki N. Hendrickson, J. Streich, L. Awe, L. Awe, K. Dil-linger, C. James, B. Bovero, L. Gabriel. Here comes Diggers Dillon, Downey, Dunteman and Warren, along with their fine staff, scouring the halls for the school news for our paper, the Leydenite. You can always tell a Leydenite staff member by the way he scurries down the halls, trying desperately to meet his deadline. During the industrious meetings it is decided who shall write the feature column for the forthcoming issue; the assignments to corei the sports and news events are made; and the staff gets a preview of the Gremlin's gossip. To help raise money for the paper,the Leydenite sponsors dances, record hops, and sells school pennants at the football games.. The staff will always remember the times when the editor blew her top, and when the dummy got stanled to the desk. Students who are outstanding in Journalism are awarded membership in the honorary ‘iuill and Scroll club. 112 iudenl Council Row 1.: A. Phillips, D. McKerlie, T. Puglia, R. Rerucha. Row 2s R. Chia-relli, D. Swanson, P. Dillon, C. Magnan, Mr. Kennedy. Sow 2.: T. ThomAS, M. Schroeder, S. Penhaus, B. Hanallo, S. Bolda, B. Healey, P. Naples. Row {£.: J. Sikora, J. Kramer, J. Brodkorb, A. Hurmance, R. Reder, D. Hamilton, D. Tan Balen, R. Gunvllle. Row £: G. Coppage, M. Prentice, R. Q,uara, R. Schutt, M. Schierhorn, P. Salce, J. Baronek. In the Student Council's democratic process of self-government,the meetings may become rather stormy sessions. It was not at all surprising this year to see several members walk out. The members tackled the problem of seating at the basketball games, debated on it for weeks, trying to find a system that would be best for everyone, and they finally decided upon a satisfactory plan. The Homecoming activities, the concession stand at the football games, buses to the games, and various dances are all sponsored by the Student Council. 113 Annual Row 1.: B. Buchhols, L. Boyd, J. Strelch, L. Unversaght, J. Lind, D. McKerlle, J. Nlttl. Row 2i B. Gittings, S. Rohr, C. Ruby, A. Downey, D. Michels, M. Palkey, P. Grady, M. Kelly, M. Jacobson, D. Ormerod. Row 2.: H. Hendrickson, L. Lavorlnl, J. Gary, K. Dllllnger. Row Ut B. Cameron, 0. Coppoge, R. Dunteman, B. Trumbull, Cutting pictures, measuring margins, pasting names, and lettering pages are all In a day's work for the Annual staff. Besides these activities, various members are working on write-ups,and gathering detailed Information while trying to meet a deadline. The Annual sponsors many dances during wneyear that have especially memorable floor shows. They feature talent from school, including dances by members of the orchesls group, songs by Joanne Todd and the Blotters. Of course, the show wouldn't be anything without Tony Puglia, the Jovial, Jolly master of ceremonies. Ill 0 n CLARINETS Don Shaver Jean Verhaege Friscilia Dillon Elmer Boelat Barda Root Roland Carson Winifred Hastings Gloria Bissell Allen Winter Barbara Teipel Barbara Pavlik Joan Panek Bill Siegele John Famer Lawrence Anno Glen Smith Georcellia Multerer Lorraine Hoskins Carol Baumgartner Luwanna Kamman John Norman Marjorie Teipel Joan Micek FLUTES Alice Lowrie Betty Pasvogel BARITONE SAX Rheinhart Grischow TENOR SAX Betty Kaehler Rose Ann Nemeth CORNETS Wayne Phillips Elmer Pacini Richard Kirchoff Leroy Biancalana Morton Schierhom Rose Bovero Virginia Boergerhoff Charlene James Ken Hoffman 'Walter Lacy trombones Eugene Anderson Delores Davidsen Ed Conover Rich Zimmermann Stanley Heddleson Delores Koch Shirley 0l3en Grace Kaspari SAXOPHONES BASSES Bob Reid James Wade Joyce Hurtig June Diefenthal Everett Rude Ann Hurnence Doris Kennedy horns OBOE Ethel Schroeder Norine Netzel Robert Ahrens Mary Ann Nona Dorothy Lainweber ALTO CLARINET Robert Barrett BASSOON TWIRLERS Delores Racine Joy Lee Donna Omerod DRUMS Dolores Porkomey HEAD DRUM MAJORETTE Felix Sylvester Rose Charelli Frank Bums Tom Hart head TWIRLER TYKPANI Betty Fasvogel John Simon THE BAND MARCHES ON Band Officers With a roll of drums and a blare of trumpets, the band marches proudly unto the field. The time is any home football game; the place is Dodge Field and the setting is under the twinkling 3tars and bright lights. In February the band held its winter concert and one week later it was the guest of Barrington High School. In the spring, the band looked forward to presenting its concert at Bensenville High School and the annual spring concert. The band is under the direction of Mr. Sigurd Swanson and consists of seventy-five members. The band is proud of the fact that its head twirler, Rose Charelli, was also Homecoming Queen. There is much sweat and hard work during first hour. This is needed to produce the fine concerts the band presents. R. Zir.imemann, D. Shaver, E. Anderson, Captain J. Simon FRESHMAN BAND These are the students that hope to help make up the Leyden Band next year. This group was organized to give students more training before entering the advanced group. Mr. Swanson also gives instruction to beginners in this class. The thirty-three members worked conscientiously this year, with the aim of membership next fall into the larger band. This is the best Freshman Band the school has ever had. DRUM Earl Grote Robert Thompson Richard Conway HCRNS Richard Ferguson Dorothy Lowrie Dorothy Strebel CLARINETS Charles Rice Pasquale Sylvester Arlene Dent Joan Kerr Marion Kiefer Lorraine Nielsen Janet Molen Mary Schroeder BARITONES Elise Segroves Helen DeGara Leroy Pagles TROMBONES Fred Winter Patricia Bakken ALTO CLARINET Christine Stellmack Mary Lou Forbes BASS James Taubman Reinhold Kamback Jack Haney CORNETS Robert Harder 'Wallace Blischke Ruth Cundiff Violet Besser Larry Hill Frank Allen Shirley Holman SAXOPHONES Norman Pekan William Choin ;V;-vVVV V’� V«� � t ? M V If W II w II II Soprano CH0IR Bass Rosann Ferraro Irene Eurich Rhoda Utes Dorothy Meyer Lila Boyd Jewel Morse Janet Lemke Joyce Kahn Dorothy Larsen Jo Perfetto Arlene Jockim Barbara Buchholz Joan Todd Dorothy Guzior Dorothy Kurowski Joyce Heining Marilyn Messeni Eleanor Cromwell Audrey Colangelo Alto Carol Kennedy Marilyn Nash Geraldine Burke Peggy Amish Barbara Cochran Donna McCormack Mariann Colletti Nancy Meaders Charlotte LaBulis JoAnn Haubner Margaret Viani Eileen Lees Sally Pyle Dorothy Larsen Ann Westman Esther Gill Sylvia Johnson Faith Thomas Nadine Eggert Valeria Krueger Joan Jackson Tenor Bob Bortts John Lovitt Jim Reeves Joe Baronek Robert Fox Alex Russell Joe Kariotis Fred Kramer Ronald Larsen Oden Faris Bob Schutt Ed Wanders Chuck Quaranta Werner Bierberstein Jim Kelly Marv Lappicola Joe Kramer Chuck Graber Ken Kirkwood Jim Strawn Norbert Scheitler Frank Sharkey Jon Sikora A CAPPELLA The Leyden A Cappella choir, consisting of sixty members can truly be proud of its accomplishments in the past school year. On the evening of December 17 the choir, under the capable direction cf Kr. Dan Tkach, made the eighth annual Pageant the memorable event it proved to be. One month later, the choir gave a concert at downtown Chicago. Following this, they traveled to Schurz and Proviso High Schools, the first time in ten years that a Leyden choir has traveled to concerts away from school. As an answer to the prayers of members new robes were purchased and proudly worn as Leyden's A Cappella choir finished a successful and noteworthy year. BOYS' ENSEMBLE The Leyden Boys' Ensemble, sponsored by Mr. Dan Tkach, was organized in the fall of 19L7 as a group of male singers interested in barber shop music. In the past two years the boys have made appearances before numerous civic organizations. They have been featured on the radio three times and also have taken part on a television broadcast. When Leyden's band traveled to Bensenville, the boys were asked to go along and present their famed rendition of DRY BONES. Left to right Ken Kirkwood Frank Sharkey Ronald Larson Ed Wanders Fred Kramer Joe Kariotis Joe Baronek ORCHESTRA Hark I What are those soft, musical strains coming from the band room every third hour? Why it's the orchestra practicing. This group, consisting of thirty members,under the able direction of Mr. Sigurd Swanson, works diligently every day to prepare for coming events. The orchestra supplies the rau3ic for both the junior and senior class plays and each spring it presents a concert. Leyden is indeed fortunate to have such a fine group of musicians and such a capable leader. VIOLIN Katherine Dillinger Edith Grant Ann Hurmence Bertha Johnson Barbara Reynolds Esther Richau Elaine Snyder Marcia Vogel Albert Johnson Robert Ostrand Yaroslav Zasadney Robert Poplar John Bachar Margueritte Lavenu DRUM m_______ John Simon________ VIOLA Joe Ardinger Kenneth Johnson Dorothy Vogel CELLO Donald Bielick Robert Handcock Richard Santago CLARINET COen Smith Ellen Tiedemann BASSOON Donna Ormerod FLUTE Alice Lourie Barbara Milnes CORNETS Elmer Pacini Richard K irchoff TROMBONE Eugene Anderson Richard Zimmerman Leyden's Law and Order Row 1— M. Clark, E. Cwiklinski, G. Bircholz, B. Reid, P, Spears, R. Anderson, B. Getz, J. Nojek. Row 2— B. Johnson, M. Palkey, N. Jarka, J, Kuczon, J. Biemal, M. Rappaport, J. Peterson, C. Meyer. Row 3— J. Lee, K. Christainsen, L. Piehler, N. Netzel, D, Schmidt, D. Pelland, M. Sima, 3. Rohr. Row 4— V. Larocco, J. Mick, F. Neitzke, J. Thole, A. Russell, S. Mascia, D. Hamilton, P. Naples, L. Phillips. Row 5— R. Rubin, T. Mower, D. Douglas, D. Svenson, R. Anderson, R. Quam. Standing: Mr. Watson, J. Deacon, R. Hicks, Mr. Kennedy. Sitting: E. Karyniak, H. Kaht, E. Hel esen, B. Siegle E. Kostur, B. Moritz, Mr. Steel. EAGLE STAFF 1949 Heyl That's my division pagel Who took my picture? Oh, this layout's never gonna' workI It's September and back to school we go. Classes begin—and also the annual staff goes into action. The editor-in-chief is chosen—Alma Downey, with Roland Dunteman as her hard-working assistant. The division editors are picked. June Gary and Liriss Lavorini made a sure-fire combination on Faculty and Administration while Barbie Gittings and Peggy Grady acce pt the tremendous job of co-editors of the Senior section. Priscilla Dillon and Donna Omerod really were kept active on the Activities department, while Carol Ruby, along with Bev Cisski and Audrey Zwolanek energetically worked on Clubs, despite many disappointing developments. Dolores McKerlie and Mary Palkey edited Girls' Sports.........George where-is-that-base - ball-picture Warren, Chick Gebhardt, Bob Trumbull and Vince Larocco, along with several L-Club members, made this years Boys' Sports section the biggest in the history of Leyden. Joe Kariotis and Rollie Carson co-edited the Music section while Lois Unverzagt and Lynn Jacobson managed Homerooms and Bibs Buchholz and Lila Boyd did Class Notables. Who can forget the outstanding, always dependable, ever original art work of Katie Dillinger? Joe Nitti struggled with the lettering, doing some sections over as many as three times, while B. J. Cochran ran around doing all the miscellaneous jobs. Bob Kostur took care of photography, aided by pictures donated by Jerry Bray. But this in memoriam of hard work would not be complete without mentioning the reliable efforts of the typists, Doris McElmeel, Norma Hendrickson, Mary Kelly, Doris Schaak, and Dodo Kichels. Under the leadership of Joyce Streich, the business staff, including Bob Cameron and Tony Puglia, went all out to sell subscriptions and sponsor school dances. The '49 Eagle staff sincerely appreciates the time and energy Bob Schutt, Art Vogt and Garrett Schure 3pent, though not officially on the staff. Also we would like to give mention to Fred Neitzke, the cover designer. All this, together with the helpful cooperation and friendly advice extendedty the sponsors, Mrs. Formolo, Miss Miller, Mrs. Pinkowski and Miss McLeod, added up to the Eagle of 1949 Gibbons, Streich, Ruby, James, Downey, Dilion, Dunteman. Leydevi iioes Washington This year 49 pioneering Leydenites visited Washington D. C., and Colonial Virginia. Among numerous other things, they goldrushed to the Treasury Building, sailed down the Chesapeake Bay, camped at the New Colonial Hotel, and. . . .at the end of five hectic days, bit the trail via the B 0 Railroad for their old homestead—Leyden. 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