El Paso High School - Cometeer Yearbook (El Paso, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1959 volume:

� •1 'ii n Presented by The Senior Class of El Paso High School We, the Class of 1959, dedi- cate this annual to the memory of Claire Ann Kauffman, beloved classmate who was killed in an automobile accident August 31, 1958. The El Paso High School is very proud to accept this Claire A . Kauffman Memorial Award which was presented by her family to honor some outstanding senior for accomplishment in the field of vocal music. Administration Superintendent of Schools WALTER CLAGGETT A. B. James Millikin University, Decatur, 111. M. A. University of Illinois, Urbana, 111. Think good; act good; do good. Temper ambition and initiative with love and humility. Then, through the grace of God, the Good Life may be yours. Congratulations and best wishes to the class of 19591 Principal - Athletic Director CHARLES SULLIVAN B. S. Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, 111. M. A. Western Illinois State College, Ma- comb, 111. Congratulations to the graduates of the class of 19591 You have reached the end of another stage in your life. We hope that the knowledge which you have acquired will help you place your rocket high in orbit with the rest of the world. Board of Education SITTING: KennethCrusius, President; Don Sutton, Secretary. STANDING: Fabian Haas; Alfred Stimpert; Dwain Mooi; David Wagner; Alph Stoller. Secretaries Josephine Morris Marilyn Garey Marilyn Dehority Faculty A. H. BAILEY Spanish, Librarian, World History. William Penn College, B.A.; State University of Iowa, M.A.; Illinois State Normal University. Pet Peeve-being interrupted when someone knows I’m busy. DORIS BENSON English 1 and II. Illinois State Normal University; Mon- mouth College, B.A. Pet peeve-being kept waiting. DOROTHY BLUMENTHAL Typing I and II, Bookkeeping, Shorthand I and II. Colorado State College of Education, B.A. Pet peeve- unlighted stairways. MARY CAPLINGER English III and IV. Illinois Wesleyan University, University of Illinois, Illinois State Normal Univer- sity, B.S. in Ed. Pet peeve-someone taking a parking place from behind when I’m ready to back into it. LUCILE HISERODT Biology, Girls' Physical Education. Oberlin College, A.B.; Columbia University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin, Illinois State Normal Sum- mer Sessions. Pet peeve-noonhour litterbugs in the gym. MILTON J. KADLEC Boys’ Physical Education, Football and Baseball Coach, Assistant in Basketball and Track. Illinois State Normal University, B.S. Pet peeve-clowns. CAROL KAMMERER Vocal Music in Grade and High School. Millikin, B.M. Ed. Pet peeve-someone who doesn't meet appointments. KARMY KAYS Practical Mathematics, Algebra, Plane Geometry, Ad- vanced Algebra, Trigonometry. Western Illinois State College, B.S.; Colorado State College of Education, M. A. Pet peeve-none. WAYNE KING Instrumental Music in Grade and High School. Illinois Wesleyan University, B.M. Ed. Pet peeve-none. LORRAINE KLINE Special Education. Northwestern University, B.A. BRUCE MURPHY American History, Social Science, Basketball and Track Coach, Assistant Coach in Football and Baseball. Springfield Junior College, A.A.; Western Illinois University, B.S.; University of Illinois, M. Ed. Pet peeve-10 per centers. H. E. RECKLING Industrial Arts I, II, ID. Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B.E. in Ed.; Indiana University, M.S. in Ed. Pet peeve-none. ELDO ROY General Science, Physics, Chemistry. Oakland City College, A.B.; Indiana University, Milliken University. Pet peeve-none. ERNEST SANCKEN Vocational Agriculture I, II, III. University of Illinois, B.S. and M.E. Petpeeve-none. NORMA WHITE Home Economics I, II, III. Illinois State Normal University, B.S. in Ed. Pet peeve-someone who insists upon talking before breakfast. Bus Drivers ROW ONE: M. Raymer, R. Benson, O. Hocker, F. Locke. ROW TWO: I. Everett, L. Morgan, O. Panther, B. Hock- er, G. Corbitt, F, Reinkensmeyer. Custodians G. Phillis C. Arbuckle BILL ANDREWS ’’He'll never die of overwork.” Track 3. Ambition: See the world. BONNIE ARMSTRONG For her, gaiety and genius spell success. Class Secretary 3; F.H.A . 1, 2, 3, 4; G .A .A. 1, 2, 3,4; Treasurer 3; Vice-President 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Secretary 4; Student Council I, 2; Spanish Club 3,4; Reporter 3; Comet Tales Staff 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; A Cappella 2,3,4; Vice-President, Girls' Octet 3, 4. Ambition: Teacher. SUE AUCUTT Men are more interesting than books. Class Treasurer 1; F.H.A. 1, 2,3,4; Betty Crocker Award 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Sec- retary 4; Pep Club 1; Comet Tales Staff 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Business Manager 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; A Cappella 3,4; Girls' Octet 3,4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2; Vice-President 3,4; Instrumental Contest 1,2,3, 4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 2, 4; Snowball Queen Attendant 4. Ambition: Nursing, Marriage. EUGENE BAILEY He that has a tongue in his mouth can find his way anywhere. Class Reporter 4; Cometeer Staff 4; Junior Play; Football 1,3; Track 1,2; Intramural 1,4; Band 1, 2,3; Efficiency Manager 3. Ambition: Own a fortune in real estate. KATHRYN BIGGER Energy in capsule form. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2,3,4; Secretary 4; Na- tional. Honor Society 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Comet Tales Staff 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; A Cappella 4; Girls' Octet 3,4. Ambition: Nursing. ROBERT BRADLE Lion among ladies. F.F.A. 2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Cometeer Staff 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Track 2; Baseball 3; Intramural 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Farmer. .£ Paso P BILL CHILDRES J Tall in stature, with great ability. Class President 3; E Club 2,3,4; Reporter 4; Nation- al Honor Society 3,4; President 4; Student Council 3; Pep Club 1; Cometeer Staff 4; Football 1; Basket- ball 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Track 2; Intramural 1,2,; Coach 3, 4. Ambition: Engineer. RICHARD CLAYMON It's no concern of mine. F .F .A . 1,2, 3, 4. Ambition: To be one of the idle rich. DAVID CLEARY His Irish eyes are smiling. Class President 1; Class Vice-President 2,4; E Club 2,3,4,; Vice-President 4; National Honor Society 2, 3,4; Vice-President 4; Student Council 1; Pep Club 1; Vice-President 1; Spanish Club 3; President 3; Comet Tales Staff 3; Cometeer Staff 3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4,; Co-Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Track 1,2,3,4; intramural 1; Coach 3,4; Chorus 1; Cometeer Assistant Editor 3; Co-editor 4; Snow- ball King 4. Ambition: Chemical Engineer. GLORIA CRUSIUS Always zesting, always gay. Class Secretary 1; Class Reporter 3; Class Treas- urer 4; F.H.A 1,2, 3� 4; Secretary 3; Vice-Presi- dent 4; G .A . A. 1,2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Treas- urer 3,4; Comet Tales Staff 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Senior Play; Mixed Chorus 1; Girls’ Chorus 2; A Cappella 1,2,3, 4; Girls’ Octet 3,4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 3; Snowball Queen 4. Ambition: College. JAMES DIENER Let the world slip, we shall never be younger. Annual Staff 4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 3; Intra- mural 4. Ambition: Mechanic. JERRY DODSON Why go mad with studies all day. Football 1,2,4; Intramural 3,4. Ambition: Navy. ELSIE ANN DRESSLER Her talents are many but nursing is her call.’ F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2; Spanish Club 3; Secretary 3; Come- teer Staff 3,4; Assistant Business Manager 3; Busi- ness Manager 4; Comet Tales Staff 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Mixed Chorus 1; A Cappella 1,2,3, 4; All State Chorus 2,4; Vocal Contest 1,2, 3, 4; Librar- ian 1,2; Treasurer 3; President 4; Dance Band 3,4; Instrumental Contests 1,2,3, 4; Ambition: Nursing. BARBARA EDWARDS Her aim is not just to keep up but to surpass. F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pep Club 1; Cometeer Staff 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; A Cappella 3, 4; Girls’ Octet 3, 4. Ambition: Mathematics Teacher. SANDRA FINCK Silence is sweeter than speech. Cometeer Staff 4; Senior Play. Ambition: Secretary. MELVIN GE1SELMAN What could I do with size when I have so much without it? Track 3,4; E Club 3,4; Football 4. Ambition: Navy. JOE HAAS If silence were golden, he'd be a millionaire. F.F .A. 1,2; E Club 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Cometeer Staff 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 4: Intramural 3,4. Ambition: College. RONALD HEIKEN Let’s get in my car. F. F.A . 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 4; E Club 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Cometeer Staff 4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Track 2. Ambition: Mechanic, Farmer. BILL KINDER Tomorrow is soon enough for me. F.F.A. 1,2,3, 4; Intramural 2,3,4. Ambition: Farmer. ROGER LA ROCHELLE Personality encircled by laughter. Class President 2,4; Class Vice-President 1; E Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 4: Student Coun- cil 3,4; President 4; Pep Club 1; Spanish Club 3; Treasurer 3; Comet Tales Staff 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Football 1,2,3, 4; Tackling Trophy 4; Baskethall 1,2,3, 4; Track 2,3, 4; Intramural 1,2; Coach 3,4; Snowball King Atten- dant 4. Ambition: Teacher. GAIL LEWIS Joker with a serious side. F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Parliamentarian 2; G.A .A . 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 1; Library Club 2; Comet Tales Staff 2,3; Cometeer Staff 4; Girls’ Chorus 2,3; Cheerleader 1. Ambition: Ground Stewardess, Marriage. DON MALCOM Better late than never. F.F.A. 1,2; Cometeer Staff 4; Football 3; Track 2,3; Intramural 3,4. Ambition: Agriculture teacher. JOHN MALCOM And a mighty man was he. Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 3; Intramural 3,4. Ambi- tion: To sell refrigerators in Alaska. JOHN MARTIN He also serves who only stands and waits. Transfer: Normal Community High; Cometeer Staff 4; Football 4; Baseball 4; Intramural 4. Ambition: Merchant Marines Academy. MARK MAXEY He'd stop in a middle of a sneeze to ask a question. Transfer. Fairfield High School; Band 4; Intramural 4. Ambition: Tour the world. PHYLLIS McGHEE She who has lived quietly and obscurely has lived well. F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; G.A .A . 1,2,3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Cometeer Staff 4; Senior Play; Concert Band 1,2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1,2,3, 4; Instrumental Contest 4. Ambition: Own a horse ranch in the West. HERSCHEL McWILLIAMS Short in stature, but tall in character. Intramural 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Engineer or Airplane Pilot. RONA LD MOOL Studious and mischievous by turn. Class Vice-President 2; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Secretary 3; E Club 3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Cometeer Staff 4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball Manager 3,4. Ambition: Farmer. EVA JANE NUSS She works quietly but well. F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; G.A .A . 1,2, 3, 4; Cometeer Staff 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2. Ambition: Housewife. RUTH PATERNOGA Being quiet doesn’t mean I have nothing to say. F.H.A. 1. Ambition: Secretary. SHARON PATTERSON In the midst of mischief, she'll be there. F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4; Parliamentarian 4;G.A.A. 1,2,3, 4; Sports Manager 3; Library Club I; Comet Tales Staff 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Girls' Chorus 2,3. Ambi- tion: Nursing. MARY PATTON Cheery cherub. F. H.A. 1,2,3, 4; Vice-President 3; President 4; G. A.A. 1,2,3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Library Club 2; Cometeer Staff 4; Comet Tales Staff 3; Spanish Club 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Girls' Chorus 3; A Cappella 2; Librarian 2; Cheer- leader 3,4; Homecoming Queen 4. Ambition: Teacher. TOM PFISTER Custom is the law of fools. Baseball 4; Track 4; Intramural 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Instrumental Contest 1,2, 3, 4. Ambition: Own a resort in Alaska. ANGELA REEVES Full of fun in friendly ways. Class Treasurer 3; Class Secretary 4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; G.A .A . 1, 2, 3,4; Secretary 2; President 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pep Club 1; Cometeer Staff 4; Senior Play; Girls’Chorus 2; Cheerleader 1,2,3, 4; Snowball Queen Atten- dant 4. Ambition: Commercial Teacher. MYRA RIPPEL Independence cloaked in shyness. F .H .A . 1,2, 3, 4; Cometeer Staff 4; Chorus 1,2. Ambition: Airline Stewardess. KAREN SCHNEIDER What did you say? Where? When? Who? F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; G .A .A . 1,2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Treasurer 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Comet Tales Staff 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Senior Play; Girls' Chorus 2; A Cappella 2,3; Girls' Octet 3,4; Cheer- leader 2,3,4. Ambition: Private Music Teacher. CAROL SMOOTS Her laugh is contagious, her remarks outrageous. F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; G.A .A . 1,2, 3, 4; Cometeer Staff. Ambition: Ground Stewardess, Marriage. LEONARD STINE Study is a dreary thing. Football 1,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Intramural 3,4. Ambition: Office Work. NORMA JEAN STINE The blush is beautiful but sometimes inconvenient. Class Treasurer 2; Class Vice-President 3; Maga- zine Business Manager 3, 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4; G.A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3; Comet Tales Staff 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Co-editor 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Vice-President 3; Girls’ Octet 4. Ambition: Elementary Teacher, Marriage. EDWARD STOKES What should a man do but be merry?” F. F.A . 1,2, 3, 4; Reporter 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Chorus 2; A Cappella 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Instru- mental Contest 3; Basketball 1,2; Intramural 1,2, 3,4. Ambition: Farmer. DON SUTTON Happygo lucky.” F.F.A. 1,2,3; E Club 3, 4; Cometeer Staff 4; Pep Club 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Baseball 3; Intramural 3,4. Ambition: Farmer. RAYMOND VALENTINE Higher heels, gal.” F.F.A. 1,2; E Club 4; Football Statistician 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 4; Track 2; Intramural 1,2; Coach 4. Ambition: C.P.A. SAM WALLER A quiet friend to everyone. Cometeer Staff 4; Intramural 4. Ambition: Farmer. WESLEY WATERS Worry is an enemy to life. Student Council 4; Football 1; Track 1,2,3; Intra- mural 1,2,3, 4. Ambition: See the World. ARLO WESSEL I wish I was a cigarette. Football 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; E Club 3, 4; Intramural 1,2,3,4. Ambition: Navy. CHARLES WILLIAMS He wore his fame lightly. E Club 2, 3, 4; President 4; Student Council 3; Cometeer Staff 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Foot- ball 1,2,3, 4; Co-captain 4; M.V. P.; Basketball 1.2,3, 4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Intra- mural 1, Coach 4. Ambition: Teacher, Coach. Dave Cleary Valedictorian S.A.R. V —- V Barbara Edwards Salutator ian Angela Reeves D.A.R. HONOR STUDENTS FOR SEVEN SEMESTERS Dave Cleary . . . Barbara Edwards Mary Patton . . . Kathryn Bigger . Bonnie Armstrong Angela Reeves . . Bill Childres . . 3.96 3.93 3.89 3.87 3.82 3.80 3.50 Ann Dressier . . Karen Schneider . Norma Stine . . . Gloria Crusius . Phyllis McGhee . Roger La Rochelle SENIOR OFFICERS FIRST ROW: Gloria Crusius. Treasurer; Roger La Rochelle, President; Angela Reeves, Secretary. SECOND ROW: Wesley Waters, Student Council; Sue Aucutt, Student Council; Eugene Bailey. Reporter. MISSING: Dave Cleary, Vice-President. 3.46 3.46 3.46 3.33 3.19 3.07 Class Will I, Bill Andrews, leave my naturally curly hair to Henry Young. I, Bonnie Armstrong, leave my ability to get new boy friends to Bonnie Toole. 1, Sue Aucutt, leave my love for red convertibles to anyone who likes fresh air. I, Eugene Bailey, leave! Get out the ink! I, Kathryn Bigger, leave a test tube of half-burned sulfur and candlewax in my cabinet in the chemistry lab. I, Robert Bradle, leave my salesmanship to Jerry Meyer I, Bill Childres, leave my free-throw record” to Tommy Lewis. I, Richard Claymon, leave my manly physique to Jimmy Garrels. I, David Cleary, leave with all of my little leprechauns. I, Gloria Crusius, leave . . . Muchachos, aqui vengo. I, James Diener, leave my tall lanky figure to Loren Armstrong, who can use it to good advantage. I, Jerry Dodson, leave my wise cracks to Chuck Feeney. I, Ann Dressier, leave a navy blue cap and uniform for a white one. I, Barbara Edwards, leave my studious ways to Toni Heckendorn. I, Sandra Finck, leave my cute smile and sweet disposition to Judy Bell. I, Melvin Geiselman, leave my tall height to John Tucker. I, Joe Haas, leave my space in the parking lot to Jack Holt. I, Ronald Heiken, leave. Beware, girls! I, Bill Kinder, leave my bright red pants to David Porter. I, Roger La Rochelle, leave by the back door . . . There’s a girl chasing me! I, Gail Lewis, leave my girlish giggle to Martha Morse. I, Don Malcom, leave. Darn it. I’m late for class again! I, John Malcom, leave my leather jacket to Edwin Morse. I, John Martin, leave if I can get my car started. I, Mark Maxey, leave, or am I coming! ? ! I, Phyllis McGhee, leave my bashfulness to Susie Holt. I. Herschel McWilliams, leave for the Wild Blue Yonder. I, Ronald Mool, leave my position as the coach’s right hand to my brother, Terry. I, Ruth Paternoga, leave my quiet personality to Sharon Hunsinger. I. Sharon Patterson, leave my jolly disposition to Helen Famey . . . maybe she can control it! I, Mary Patton, leave my love for Spanish class to Kay Bowman. I, Tom Pfister, leave for Bloomington and Janet. I, Angela Reeves, leave. . . Beware, I.S.N.U., here I come! I, Myra Rippel, leave my love for swimming class to GLUB, Glub, glub. I, Karen Schneider, leave my piano solos to Liberace. I, Carol Smoots, leave my loquacious ways to Linda Schroeder. I. Leonard Stine, leave my speed in leaving school as soon as the bell rings to Roger Henderson. I. Norma Stine, leave my talent as soda jerk to anyone that can handle an ice cream scoop. I, Edward Stokes, leave my loud, noisy voice to Richard Bohrer. I, Don Sutton, leave for Secor, cha-cha-cha .... I, Raymond Valentine, leave my big feet to John Kauffman. I, Sam Waller, leave with a smile on my face. 1, Wesley Waters, leave my typing troubles to Bob Fosdick. I, Arlo Wessel, leave my attendance record to Jack Graybill. I, Eva Jane Nuss, leave to be a full-time wife. I, Chuck Williams, leave as soon as I can get some gas. I, Lester Waller, leave . . . Oops! I'm not in the senior class! ■ hmm IHWI ■ uu HIII'W mpwpi mm mm tmUrnM M. Alford C. Armstrong J. Attig J. Bagby T. Bohlander K. Bowman H. Burtis K. Burroughs R. Byrd D. Cleary J. Crump L. Diener L. Edwards C. Feeney 1. Gunn N. Gunn H. Harroun M. Harwood B. Fosdick L. Harshbarger P. Herne jar J. Heyungs J. H inthorn e S. Holt K. Knepp J. Meyer D. Mool L. Morris M. Morse S. Patton F. Pfister J. Pinkharn President..................Huey Harroun Vice-President.............Jim Wilkey Secretary.............Linda Harshbarger Treasurer.................. Nelda Gunn Reporters.................. Judy Crump Ivan Gunn Student Council............Lois Diener Dennis Cleary M. Punke R. Remmers H. Thompson S. Toureene J. Tucker D. Ulrich G. Waller J. White C. Wikenhauser J. Wilkey R. Abbott G. Armstrong H. Armstrong L. Armstrong B. Aucutt P. Bagby G. Bell S. Bigger R. Bohrer N. Burton N. Carls L. Corrigan J. Diener S. Dressier N. Edwards H. Farney G. Garrels L. Graack L. Graack C. Greene K. Hartman V. Hartman J. Holt S. Hunsinger K. Jakob J. Jones S. Jording S. Kimpler A. La Rochelle T. Lewis J. McClure L. McWilliams E. Morse T. O'Leary S. Olson J. Patterson H. Porter R. Reeves E. Reinhardt R. Riker J. Rippel L. Schroeder H. Sprehe R. Steffen L. Stoller President...........Alan La Rochelle Vice-President............Tom Lewis Secretary.............Pat Wallace Treasurer.............Larry Stoller Reporters.............Jerilyn Jones Edwin Morse Student Council.............Bob Riker S. Thorndyke B. Toole J. Wagner P. Wallace C. Waters J. Weber D. Whisker J. Williams M. Williams H. Young J. Ales L. Armstrong P. Attig W. Baker J. Bigger J. Burtis B. Casey G. Chesher G. Childres J. Claymon W. Crump J. Delaney D. Dodson D. Donze S. Farney B. Feeney L. Finck L. Finck J. Finck T. Freeman J. Garrels J. Gibbons J. Gray J. Graybill B. Gossmeyer J. Green M. Gunn M. Haas I. Hall D. Hartman President..............Terry Mool Vice-President .... Carol Knepp Secretary...........Wanda Crump Treasurer...........Margie Herncjar Reporter...............Karen Wall Student Council . • . Dick Donze J. Harwood A. Heckendorn R. Henderson M. Herncjar J. Heyungs L. Hinthorne J. Jones J. Kauffman, Jr. C. Kauth J. Kelsey T. Kimpler C. Kaepp S. Lowder P. Meador L. Messer E. McFall C. McGhee B. Miller T. Mool L. Neisler G. Nevius T. Patton J. Porter C. Punke E. Paternoga D. Salyards L. Seggerman G. Seggerman J. Shuman S. Sprehe C. Vandegraft G. Volk K. Wall L. Waller L. Waller R. Waller A. Waters D. Wei mi an J. Whitwood R. Wollenschlager ROW ONE: Charles Sullivan, Athletic Director; I. Gunn, mgr.; J. Dodson, M. Geiselman, A. Wessel, J. Mai- com, R, LaRochelle, C. Williams, Co-Capt.; D. Cleary, Co-Capt.; D. Sutton, R. Mool, R. Heiken, J. Mar- tin, J. Haas, T. Mool, Mgr. ROW TWO: J. Graybill, J. Ales, C. Feeney, B. Fosdick, H. Harroun, J. Pink- ham, D. Cleary, D. Mool, A. LaRochelle, T. Bohlander, G. Bell, R. Steffen, R. Abbott, Milton Kadlec, Head Football Coach; Asst. Coach Bruce Murphy. ROW THREE: J. Garrels, J. Kelsey, J. Gibbons, H. Burtis, J. Claymon, J. Tucker, D. Salyards, C. Punke, C. McGhee, T. O'Leary, G. Childres. Football The El Paso Comets had a losing season in football with a record of 2-6-1. Crippl- ed with many injuries, the Comets were able to win only two games, squeezing by with one of the wins over Lexington, 7-6, before a homecoming crowd. Our other victory came at the expense of Gridley, 19-6, an old rival of the Comets. Co-Captain and End Chuck Williams won the most valuable player award and also made the Midstate Conference team along with Center Roger LaRochelle. Those get- ting honorable mention for the Midstate Conference team were: Halfback Don Sutton, Guard Joe Haas, and Co-Captain and Quarterback Dave Cleary. Dave Cleary was injured in the Flanagan game and was out for the rest of the season. El Paso 12......................Eureka 12 El Paso 19.....................Gridley 6 El Paso 0.....................Flanagan 15 El Paso 0......................Cornell 26 El Paso 7....................Lexington 6 El Paso 6.......................Chenoa 26 El Paso 7.......................Minonk 14 El Paso 8..............D.C.-Mackinaw 20 El Paso 7........................Leroy 35 Compliments of O'LEARY’S TOGS AND TOYS Coaches Murphy and Kadlec discuss strategy with Athletic Chuck Williams plows through with the aid of an at Director Sullivan. tempted block from Frenchy. Don Sutton Dave Cleary Chuck Williams Roger LaRochelle John Malcom Ron Mool Joe Haas Ron Heiken M% Halfback Don Sutton begins 52 yard trek to the one yard line. Dinger Cleary Don Mool John Pinkham Ron Steffen Pinkham hauls in pass for good yardage against Lexing- ton. Chuck Feeney Butch Bohlander A1 LaRochelle Jerry Ales Coach Murphy; Assist. Coach Kadlec; T. Lewis; D. Cleary; J. Pinkham; B. Childres; C. Williams; R. Valen- tine; 1. Gunn; J. Wilkey; A. La Rochelle; L. Graack; R. La Rochelle; G. Garrels; Ath. Director Sullivan. Basketball This season the Comets posted the best record El Paso has had in a number of years, winning 20 and losing 8. The Comets did especially well in the new gymnasium where they won 9 and lost just 1. Although the team was expected to get off to a slow start, they won 5 and lost just 2 before the Christmas vacation. The Comets won the Consola- tion Bracket of the Toluca Holiday Tournament, finished third in the Midstate Conference, and won third place in the Woodford County Tournament. Chuck Williams and Ray Valen- tine were the team's leading scorers, scoring 394 and 392 points respectively. The Comets had a height advantage over many teams with Valentine and Ivan Gunn both 6'4 , and Williams at 6'I . Bill Childres, Roger La Rochelle, and Dave Cleary were the other regulars. El Paso beat Lexington in their first game of the Regional before losing to a tough Normal club by two points. El Paso Opponents El Paso Opponents El Paso Opponents 44 Washburn 35 60 Gridley 36 47 Lexington 55 54 Eureka 38 58 Forrest 48 44 Odell 42 48 Cornell 38 59 Cornell 48 57 Toluca 76 44 Chenoa 29 46 Minonk 43 66 Gridley 4 39 Minonk 42 49 Roanoke 46 65 Flanagan 47 47 Roanoke 45 60 Chenoa 36 49 Flanagan 52 COUNTY 55 Lexington 57 49 Meta mora 45 TOLUCA HOLIDAY 60 Washburn 63 REGIONAL 42 Galva 46 53 Eureka 52 66 Lexington 47 41 Mid County 36 65 Normal 67 62 Gridley 44 78 T rinity 60 Compliments of HELLER FORD SALES Excuse me, 22. Touche! What do I do now coach? Another tackle for Ray! HIRST ROW: Coach Kadlec; J. Kauffman; J. Claymon; G. Childres; D. Salyards; J. Graybill; J. Gibbons; R. Wollenschlager; J. Garrels; Coach Murphy. SECOND ROW: Ath. Director Sullivan; T. Lewis; L. Graack; K. Hartman; G. Bell; B. Riker; J. Wilkey; A. La Rochelle. El Paso Opponents 22 .........Washburn 24 23 .........Eureka 18 22...........Cornell 34 27...........Chenoa 23 18...........Minonk 38 31...........Roanoke 33 26 .........Flanagan 43 22...........Gridley 19 27 .........Forrest 39 33...........Trinity 42 41 .........Cornell 28 41 .........Minonk 47 17...........Roanoke 44 37...........Lexington 45 33...........Odell 24 36...........Toluca 51 40...........Gridley 30 36...........Flanagan 32 45...........Chenoa 29 43...........Lexington 43 El Paso, this year, was very fortunate in having two very fine managers, Ronnie Mool and Melvin Geiselman. Working diligently they packed for road trips, kept the equipment in order and tended to the players without com- plaint . Compliments of SCHRAMM’S SHOE STORE Junior Varsity Assistant Coach Murphy; D. Mool; C. Williams; B. Childres; Coach Kadlec. Missing: A. Wessel. Baseball El Paso had to defend their Midstate title this year when they tangled with the other Midstate teams. This called for some extra effort on the Comets' part since the Mid- state Conference made it compulsory for every school in the conference to field a team. El Paso had only four returning lettermen. SCHEDULE Gridley.........April 27 Lexington.........May 14 Minonk............May 6 Cornell...........May 18 Chenoa............May 11 Flanagan..........May 20 Chuck Williams Arlo Wessel Don Mool First Base; Catcher Third Base. Right Field Courtesy of FRED BAKER Dave Clearv Melvin Geiselman Chuck Williams Pole Vault; 440; 880; Dashes; Relays. High Jump: Broad Relays. Jump; 880 Relay. Track This year the Comets began their season with high hopes in track. The Comets were paced by six returning lettermen, four seniors and two juniors. The team pro- mised to be especially strong in the high jump, discus, and mile relay. SCHEDULE Chenoa..................April 9 Gridley Relays...............May 1 Gridley.................April 13 Midstate.....................May 4 Lexington...............April 17 County.......................May 7 Metamora................April 21 John Pinkham Roger La Rochelle Don Mool Dashes; Relays. Discus; Shot Hurdles; 220; 880 Relay. Broad Jump; Pole Vault. VARSITY-L. Harehbarger; L. Diener; A. Reeves; K. Schneider; M. Patton; J. Hinthorne. Cheerleaders Through the year the most consistent and faithful fans were these twelve girls. These official representatives from El Paso High led the fans in rousing cheers, build- ing the morale during a losing season in football and through a winning one in basketball right up to the second game of the Regional Tournament. In many cases the girls had to supply their own transportation to the out-of-town games, but they were in attendance at even our most distant games. All of these fair damsels deserve a lot of praise for their loyalty! JUNIOR VARSITY: J. Porter; J. Diener; M. Williams; C. Kauth; B. Toole; B. Miller. ROW ONE: Huey Harroun; Sue Aucutt; Roger LaRochelle; Bob Riker; Lois Diener. ROW TWO: Alan LaRochelle; Dennis Cleary; Dick Donze; Mr. Kays, Advisor; Terry Mool; Wesley Waters. Student Council To start the year out with a bang the Student Council held a back-to-school dance on the first day of school. On October 10 came the Homecoming Dance and Snake Dance. The Twirp Dance was in March this year. The Student Council sponsored a talent show, the movie ' Man with a Million and several other assembly programs. They provided music in the newly decorated student lounge and presented several noon hour movies. OFFICERS President . . Vice-President Secretary . . Treasurer . . Reporter . . . Roger LaRochelle . . Huey Harroun . . . . Sue Aucutt . . . . Bob Riker . . . Lois Diener Compliments of WOODFORD COUNTY NATIONAL BANK ROW ONE: Karen Schneider; Bill Childres; Bonnie Armstrong. ROW TWO: Phyllis McGhee; Martha Morse; Barbara Edwards; Norma Stine; Lois Diener; Susie Holt; Ann Dressier. ROW THREE: Mr. Murphy, Advisor; Kathy Bigger; Angela Reeves; Nelda Gunn; Jerilyn Jones; Judy Wagner; Mary Patton. ROW FOUR: Larry Stoller; Tom Lewis; Jim Wilkey; Roger LaRochelle; Huey Harroun. NOT PICTURED: Janet Heyungs; Dave Cleary. National Honor Society The Elpahi Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools of the El Paso High School has enjoyed its third year of existence since its revival. The officers for the year 1958-59, which were selected from the ten seniors carried from last year, are as follows: President, Bill Childres; Vice-President, Dave Cleary; Secretary, Bon- nie Armstrong; Treasurer, Karen Schneider. The coveted accomplishment of membership in the Society was acquired this year by two seniors, three juniors, and four sophomores. They began their membership by be- ing initiated and by obtaining National Honor Society pins. As members, it is their responsibility to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimu- late desire to render service, promote worthy leadership, and encourage development of character. Compliments of RITTERBUSCH PHARMACY ROW ONE: Carol Smoots, Karen Schneider, Mary Patton, Ann Dressier, Norma Stine, Sue Aucutt, Gail Lewis, Sharon Patterson, Mrs. Benson. ROW TWO: Gloria Crusius, Kathy Bigger, Eva Jane Nuss, Myra Rippel, Phyllis McGhee, Sandra Finck, Barbara Edwards, Bonnie Armstrong, Angela Reeves, Susan Holt. ROW THREE: Bill Kinder, Eugene Bailey, Don Malcom, James Diener, Sam Waller, Ronnie Mool, Robert Bradle, Roger LaRochelle, Bill Childres, Ronnie Heiken, Don Sutton, Charles Williams, Joe Haas, Don Mool. Cometeer Staff Advisor....................Mrs. Benson Editors....................David Cleary Norma Stine Assistant Editor...............Don Mool Business Managers............Ann Dressier Sue Aucutt Assistant Bus. Manager. . . . Susan Holt Photography................Eugene Bailey Artist.....................David Cleary Faculty Adminstration . . Don Malcom John Martin, Bill Kinder Senior Section..............Bill Childres Angela Reeves, Jim Diener Underclass Section.........Kathy Bigger Norma Stine Honor Society..........Bonnie Armstrong Library Club..............Sandra F inck Dedication Page.....................Mary Patton Chorus....................Gloria Crusius Sports........................Don Sutton Chuck Williams, Bill Childres Calendar of Events . . . Karen Schneider Class Will . . . Sue Aucutt, Ann Dressier Roger LaRochelle, Chuck Williams F.H.A...................Sharon Patter son F. F.A............................Ronnie Mool Junior Play...........Barbara Edwards Homecoming............... . . Gail Lewis Carol Smoots Cometeer Staff..............Myra Rippel Eva Jane Nuss G. A.A. Cheerleaders . . . Mary Patton E Club.............................Joe Haas Ronnie Heiken Band........................Eddie Stokes Phyllis McGhee Student Council....................Roger LaRochelle Snap Shot Page.....................Billy Kinder STANDING: H. Thompson; J. Whitwood; J. Finck; J. Jones; B. Gossmeyer; E. McFall; M. Herncjar; Mr. Bailey. Advisor; P. Wallace. SITTING: J. Hinthorne; L. Harshbarger; L. Morris. Library Club The Library Club, with Mr. Bailey as its advisor, is an organization that helps train future librarians. The librarians help students check out books and find reference material‘ OFFICERS President..................................................Nelda Gunn Vice-President....................................Martha Morse Secretary............................................Pat Wallace Reporter.........................................Jerilyn Jones Compliments of VIRGIL DONZE AND FAMILY AMERICA ROW ONE- A. Reeves, Secretary; J. Jones, Historian; J. Crump, Public Relations; L. Harshbarger, Song Leader; B. Toole, Treasurer; M. Patton, President; S. Patterson, Parliamentarian; G. Crusius, Vice-President; K. Schnei- der; B. Edwards; K. Wall; Miss White, Advisor. ROW TWO: E. Nuss; P. Bagby; R. Reeves; S. Aucutt; N. Stine. ROW THREE: C. Greene;E. Reinhardt; N. Carls; S. Jording; H. Farney; J. Patterson; J. Rippel; K. Bigger; B. Armstrong; C. Knepp; J. Wagner; P. McGhee; W. Crump; M. Herncjar; G. Lewis; C. Smoots. ROW FOUR: M. Rippel; J. Whitwood; P. Wallace; N. Burton; C. Kauth; S. Farney; B. Miller; J. Shuman; D. Weirman; M. Will- iams;!. Diener; L. Graack; S. Kimpler; S. Bigger. ROW FIVE: S. Thorndvke; B. Gossmeyer; M. Gunn; C. Vandegraft; D. Whisker; S. Olson; J. Porter; B. Feeney; J. McClure; K. Jakob; L. Finck; S. Hunsinger; N. Ed- wards; P. Meador; M. Haas; A. Dressier; L. Schroeder. The El Paso Future Homemakers of America, Chapter 17, under the supervision of Miss White, have had a very successful year. The early activities included installation of officers, a skating party with the F.F.A., posting the U.N. Day bulletin board, build- ing a Homecoming float, the presence of a foreign speaker, babysitting for P.T.A., in- itiation and the Christmas party. The Second semester began with a safety hazard hunt, which was followed by entertaining another F.H.A. Chapter, holding the Valentine Dance, hearing a speaker on foreign foods, making favors for trays for the old folks of a rest home; and the year of '58-’59 ended with the annual Family Night. ROW ONE: Mr. Sancken, Advisor; B. Aucutt, H. Armstrong, L. Armstrong, J. Kauffman, J. Attig, L. Finck, J. Delaney, P. Attig, J. Heyungs. ROW TWO: R. Abbott, L. Stoller, Reporter; L. Neisler, K. Knepp, Presi- dent; J. Weber, J. Ales, D. Cleary, Vice-President; R. Heiken, Secretary; T. Patton, B. Casey, G. Chesher. ROW THREE: C. McGhee, H. Young, Sentinel; C. Waters, G. Bell, R. Bradle, Treasurer; D. Claymon, J. White, C. Punke, S. Patton, L. Messer, T. Mool. NOT PICTURED: B. Kinder, E. Stokes. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: K. Aucutt, T. Colburn. The El Paso Chapter of F,F.A. is one of the busiest and most productive groups in our school. The year's activities were started by going to Moline to tour the John Deere plant. The boys gave time and effort to help CROP, a charitable organization. Later in the year, they took part in fat stock and dairy judging on both sectional and state levels. They also entered the Public Speaking Contest. The F .F.A. this year sponsored and sent two dele- gates to the state convention. After the end of the school year a summer trip was taken. Along with the year's activities the F .F. A. had a 13 acre farm plot which was put in soy- beans, dwarf corn, and winter wheat. ROW ONE: M. Geiselman, R. Mool, D. Cleary, R. Valentine, C. Williams, B. Childres, R. La Rochelle, D. Sutton, J. Haas. ROW TWO: Mr. Sullivan, Advisor; T. Bohlander, C. Feeney, D. Cleary, J. Ales, D. Mool, J. Pinkham, I. Gunn. T. Mool, B. Riker, T. Lewis, A. La Rochelle, R. Steffen. MISSING: R. Heiken. E” Club The E Club is composed of varsity lettermen from all sports. This year they sponsored the noon hour boys' intramural program. There were six teams each coach- ed by a member of the varsity basketball squad. The club awarded a tackling trophy, won by Roger La Rochelle, and a varsity free throw trophy, won by Chuck Williams. To raise money, several sock hops were held. New members, dressed in cheerleader uniforms, led cheers at a ,pep meeting for initiation. OFFICERS President........... Vice-President . . . Secretary-Treasurer Chuck Williams . .Dave Cleary . . .Ron Mool Compliments of NOHREN'S SUPER MARKET ROW ONE: S. Thorndyke, R. Reeves, P. Bagby, E. McFall, C. Vandegraft, J. Crump, S. Aucutt, G. Crusius. ROW TWO: A. Waters, A. Heckendorn, C. Smoots, E. Nuss, G. Lewis, J. Jones, J. Hinthorne, S. Patterson, M Patton, N. Stine, P. McGhee. ROW THREE: Miss Hiserodt, Advisor; C. Greene, E. Reinhardt, C. Wikenhauser, S. Dressier, K. Bigger, A. Reeves, B. Armstrong, S. Holt, D. Ulrich, J. Wagner, K. Schneider, B. Edwards, S. Olson. ROW FOUR: N. Carls, M. Harwood, P. Wallace, N. Burton, H. Farney, J. Patterson, J. Rippel, J. Shuman, C. Knepp, M. Williams, J. Diener, W. Crump, M. Herncjar, S. Kimpler, P. Hemcjar. ROW FIVE: J. Whitwood, K. Bowman, L. Harshbarger, D. Hartman. C. Kauth, S. Farney, B. Miller, B. Toole, D. Weir- man, K. Wall, V. Hartman, L. Graack, L. Corrigan, L. Diener, M. Punke. ROW SIX: S. Toureene, M. Al- ford. N. Gunn, M. Gunn, D. Whisker, J. Porter. B. Feeney. J. McClure, L. Finck, J. Jones. N. Edwards, S. Hunsinger, P. Meador, K. Jakob, M. Haas, S. Bigger. G. A. A. Highlights of G.A.A. this year have included participation in various sports such as volleyball, speedball, baseball, swimming, bowling, and archery. Beginning with a snappy freshman initiation, the year was quite successful. Activities included a spring play-day, the annual Snowball Dance, and a banquet in honor of the basketball boys. It seems all G.A.A. goals were fulfilled for skills were developed in various sports, good sportsmanship was practiced, and an interesting social life was enjoyed by all. LIFEGUARDS OFFICERS Compliments of TED'S GROCERY ROW ONE: Ann Dressier; Jerilyn Jones; Sandra Kimpler; Nancy Burton; Linda Edwards. ROW TWO: Eleanor Reinhardt; Connie Greene; Ronnie Steffen; Helen Farney; Sue Aucutt; Terry Kimpler. ROW THREE: Donna Weirman; Sally Holt; Helen Haas; Ed Roberts; Roger Bradle; Terry Freeman; Lloyd Messer; Leonard Neisler; Sharon Fosdick; Joe Wendland; Jerry Gray. BACK ROW: Sharon Dressier; Eddie Morse; Frank Pfister; Kay Bowman; Tom Pfister. Band The El Paso High School Band, under the auspicious direction of Mr. Wayne King, participated in many activities this year. At the beginning of the year, the Marching Band was highlighted at every home football game with many exciting half-time shows. Other marching events were the Halloween Parade, Homecoming Parade, and the I.S. N.U. Homecoming and Marching Contest, where they won a large trophy. The Dance Band was featured at many sock hops, the Twirp Party, basketball games, and pep sessions. The Concert Band played at the Christmas Concert, the County Festival, and the District Solo and Ensemble Contest. Compliments of LUAN'S BEAUTY SHOP ROW ONE: Mary Kay West; Paula Meador; Ann Crusius; Phyllis McGhee. ROW TWO: Sue Holt; Jack Radebaugh; Richard Bohrer; Karen Wall; Mignonette Alford; Mark Maxey. ROW THREE: Tom O'Leary; Mary Ann Williams; Roger Henderson; Dick Donze; Henry Young; Carl McGhee; Joe Harwood; Don Mool; John Kelsey; Luan Corrigan; Ivan Gunn. BACK ROW: Mr. King, Director. WOODWIND AND CLARINET TRIOS CLARINET AND DRUM DUETS CLARINET AND FLUTE QUARTETS TROMBONE AND CORNET QUARTETS BRASS SEXTET SAXOPHONE QUARTET ROW ONE: C. Wikenhauser; K. Bigger; P. Wallace; N. Burton; R. Remitters; K. Knepp, President; L. Neisler; J. Kauffman; I. Kelsey; D. Donze; S. Holt, Secretary-Treasurer; B. Armstrong, Vice-President; A. Dressier; Miss Kammerer, Director. ROW TWO: L. Harshbarger; J. Crump; M. Punke; G. Crusius; G. Bell; A. LaRoch- elle; B. Riker: ]. Weber; L. Graack; S. Aucutt; P. Herncjar, Publicity; B. Edwards. Chorus The El Paso High School choral department, under the direction of Miss Carol Kam- merer, consists of a Mixed Chorus and a Girls' Choir. The Mixed Chorus appeared at the Woodford County Choral Festival in Roanoke and the annual combined band and choral Christmas Concert with the band in December. Appearances in the spring included the District Contest and the Spring Concert. The Girls' Chorus appeared at the annual Christmas Concert and at the Spring Con- cert. ROW ONE: A. Waters; A. Heckendorn; J. Shuman; E. McFall; M. Morse; B. Miller; B. Toole, President; C. Greene; H. Farney; C. Vandegraft. ROW TWO: J. Diener, Vice-President; C.Kauth, Publicity; S. Dressier; J Rippel; J. McClure; J. Patterson; P. Bagby; S. Farney; C. Knepp; W. Crump. ROW THREE: S. Thorndyke; M. Gunn; L. Finck; M. Haas; J. Whitwood; R. Reeves; B. Feeney; J. Jones; N. Edwards, Secretary-Treasurer; S. Huusinger; M. Herncjar. SENIOR OCTET: Barbara Edwards, Sue Aucutt, Norma Stine, Karen Schneider, Gloria Crusius. Seated: Kathrvn Bigger, Ann Dressier, Bonnie Armstrong. Choral Groups JUNIOR SEXTET: Linda Harshbarger, Peggy Herncjar, Susie Holt, Martha Morse, Judy Crump, Marilyn Punke; Kaylene Bowman, Acc. SOPHOMORE SEXTET: Janet McClure, Acc.; Nancy Edwards, Sharon Dressier, Rita Reeves, Bonnie Toole, Pat Wallace, Nancy Burton. f I FRESHMAN SEXTET: Paula Meador. Carol Knepp, Donna Weirman, Linda Finck, Carol Vandegraft, Jane Shuman. Seniors - Second Prize Juniors - Third Prize El Paso’s E Club - First Prize Homecoming Floats Sophomores ST Hf nrnnrM , Freshmen Homecoming Dance The Comets defeated the Lexington Minute men 7 to 6 in their Homecoming game, held October 10. After the victory, the Stu- dent Council held a dance in the V.F.W. building. The music was furnished by Don Adams and his vocalist. The Homecoming theme was Shine on Harvest Moon. At 10:30 Roger LaRochelle, president of the Student Council, crown- ed Mary Patton as the Home- coming Queen. Her attendants were Sue Aucutt, Senior; Judy Hinthorne, Junior; Bonnie Toole, Sophomore; and Carol Knepp, Freshman. Queen Crusius and King Cleary at the Snowball Dance TWIRP PARTY SCENES Junior Class Play Stag Line CAST Mrs. Mason . Ronald Ronald Remmers Mr. Mason . Mrs. Farington Smith . . Marilyn Punke Maudie .... Smitty Sylvia .... Davy Alix . Carolyn Wikenhauser Chi Julie Jerry Lysbeth . . . Mac Ting Ma rga ret Carol .... Snoots This clever comedy. Stag Line, was quite capably presented by the Junior Class under the direction of Mrs. Caplinger, assisted by Susan Holt. The antics of Maud- ie kept the audience enthralled as she romped from one near calamity to another while managing her sister's wedding and also keeping her long line of male admirers enraptured. Girls’ Intramurals SENIORS, ROW ONE: K. Bigger, S. Aucutt, N. Stine, G. Crusius, B. Edwards, B. Armstrong. ROW TWO: P. McGhee, A. Reeves, K. Schneider, C. Smoots, G. Lewis, S. Patterson, M. Patton. JUNIORS, ROW ONE: J. Hinthorne, K. Bowman, M. Al- ford, N. Gunn, M. Punke, S. Holt, C. Wickenhauser. ROW TWO: M. Harwood, L. Diener, P. Herncjar, D. Ulrich, J. Heyungs, J. Crump, L. Harshbarger. SOPHOMORES, ROW ONE: P. Bagby. S. Bigger, C. Greene, E. Reinhardt, N. Burton, H. Farney, J. McClure. ROW TWO: J. Jones, B. Toole, M. Williams, J. Diener, L. Corrigan, P. Wallace, S. Hunsinger. ROW THREE: S. Dressier, L. Graack, J. Patterson, N. Edwards. S. Kimpler, J. Wagner, R. Reeves. FRESHMEN, ROW ONE: J. Porter, VV. Crump, M. Haas, C. Kauth, C. Knepp, B. Miller. ROW TWO: S. Farney, B. Feeney, M. Gunn, M. Herncjar, D. Weirman, J. Shuman. ROW THREE: A. Waters, L. Finck, P. Meador, J. Jones, D. Hartman, J. Whitwood, E. McFall. Boys’ Intramural Basketball CHILDREN, Sitting: L. Waller, K. Knepp, C. Feeney. STANDING: C. Waters, H. Young, J. Meyer, D. Mai com. Coach B. Childres. IRISHMEN, Sitting: D. Mool, J. Diener, E. Stokes. STANDING: E. Morse, Coach D. Cleary, R. Abbott. GUNNERS, Sitting: T. O'Leary, J. Dodson, D. Cleary, FRENCHMEN, Sitting: L. Stoller, J. Holt, E. Bailey, L. Stine. STANDING: R. Byrd, B. Kinder, C. Arm- L. Seggerman. STANDING: Coach R. La Rochelle, strong. Coach I. Gunn. B. Bradle, H. McWilliams, M. Maxey. HEART BREAKERS, Sitting: L. McWilliams, R. Steffen, D. Sutton, J. Haas. STANDING: S. Waller, J. Mal- com, J. Martin, C. Punke, Coach R. Valentine. WOODCHUCKS, Sitting: J. Kelsey, J. Bagby, J. Williams, J. Harwood. STANDING: R. Fosdick, H. Harroun, H. Burtis, Coach C. Williams. Compliments of VALLOW STUDIOS, Minonk © HAAS SHELL SERVICb Routes 24 and 51 Bagby's Service Gas . Oil . Tires Phone 76 El Paso, Illinois Thorndyke's Standard Service a (standard) Phone 387 E1 Paso, Illinois PFISTER HYBRID CORN CO. El Paso, Illinois Letcher Bros. Garage 568 W. Main El Paso, Illinois Phone 86 The Elms' Motel-Dining Room Phone 180 HEFFNER NURSING HOME Lucille E. Heffner Owner and Mgr. Member of American Nursing Home Association Phone 235 State Licensed . Home Atmosphere 24 Hr. Personalized Nursing Care Visitors Welcome 404 E. First Leenhouts Radio TV Sales Service Phone 327 El Paso, Illinois Paul Hynes' Radio TV Zenith Sales Service 58 N, Central Street Phone 137 Star Cleaners Personal Cleaning El Paso, Illinois Uptown Beauty Shop Goldie Blackmore Phone 259 Socony Mobil Oil Co., Inc. Puel Oils For The Home and Complete Farm Service Lloyd D. Jones, Agent Phone 294 R. G. Pierce Furniture Kroehler Furniture Frigidaire Appliances Linoleum J. M. LETSINGER Phone 6 El Paso, Illinois BURROUGHS' MOTEL Phone 425 377 West Main El Paso, Illinois THOMAS DRY GOODS MICHELS' DRUG STORE El Paso, Illinois AND READY TO WEAR 51 W . Front Street El Paso Illinois BERTA JEWELERS El Paso, Illinois Kodaks and Supplies Kodak Finishing MARTEN CLOTHING STORE Gent’s Furnishings Phone 140 El Paso, Illinois WESTERN AUTO Accessories . Tires TOBIEN NURSING HOME Batteries . Tools Shells 24 Hour Care Sporting Goods Supervised by Registered Nurse Front Street El Paso Phone 83 El Paso, Illinois 4 FAULK'S UPHOLSTERY AND CUSTOM MADE FURNITURE El Paso, Illinois CITIES SERVICE GRILL Mac Raymer Rita Nohren cities Uervice BETTY'S LUNCHEONETTE THE PRUDENTIAL Sealtest Ice Cream 15 W. Front El Paso, Illinois INSURANCE CO. Dick Holt, Spec. Agent Congratulations! EL PASO LOCKER TUCKER BARBER SHOP AND GROCERY 24 N. Elm Street El Paso, Illinois Phone 400 KENNETH E. LEBO Complete Line Phillips Petroleum Products El Paso, Illinois Phone 273 EL PASO ELEVATOR COMPANY Dealers in Grain, Lumber, and Coal Elevators at El Paso, Panola, Kappa and Enright Station Woodford Co. Livestock Sales, Inc. El Paso, Illinois Earl Martin, Auctioneer and Manager-Wallace Furrow, Assist. Manager Our Specialty, CHOICE Feeders We Sell by the Head or Pound to Suit Consignor SALE EVERY MONDAY BEGINNING AT 1:00 A.M. IVAN H. SNOW Compliments of INSURANCE AGENCY Ivan H. Snow-Curt Mahaffey DR. GORDON D. HEIPLE Phone 39 El Paso, 111. Dentist Prompt, Efficients Courteous Service Newkirk Standard Service Compliments of Phone 384 195 E. Main C. E. CRYER, D O. Grease Wash Jobs Osteopathic Physician Surgeon The Advertiser Advance El Paso, Illinois El Paso, 111. EL PASO IMPLEMENT El Paso, 111. Phone 344 M KENT LUMBER COAL CO. Builders' Supplies Phone 28 El Paso Illinois Courtesy of EL PASO NATIONAL BANK DR. C KEARNEY 1 W. Front St. - Phone 26 El Paso El Paso KITCHELL INSURANCE AGENCY Courtesy of DR. R. P. LYKKEBAK 19 W. Front St. Phone 58 El Paso El Paso The 1959 COMETEER staff wishes to express its appreciation for the support given this publication by the preceding sponsors and hopes the COMETEER'S readers will give them preference zation. in their patroni- First Day of School No School--Labor Day Yearbook Staff Meeting Pre--Season Kick Off Eureka - - There- - Football School Pictures Jr.-Sr. Magazine Drive Meeting F--S Eureka--Here--Football Gridley--Here--Foot ball F--S Minonk--Here--Football Flanagan--Here--Football University of Illinois FB Game No School-I.E.A . Meeting Cornell- -There- -Football F--S Meta mo ra--The re--Football Snake Dance Homecoming Parade Lexington--Here--Football F--S Flanagan--There--Football First Six Weeks Tests Jr.-Sr. Testing Program Chenoa--There--Football F--S Chenoa--Here--Football Minonk- -There--Football Band at I.S.N.U. Homecoming F--S Normal-Here--Football D C Mackinaw--There--Football F--S Leroy--There--Football Leroy--Here- -Football No School Junior Play--Stag Line Midstate Meeting, Gridley Washburn--Here--Basketball No School Eu reka- -Here--Basketball Cornell--The re- -Basketball Chorus Festival at Roanoke Chenoa- -Here--Basketball Minonk--There--Basketball Band--Chorus Christmas Concert Roanoke--Here--Basketball Flanagan--There--Basketball Christmas Vacation Began after Classes Dismissed Holiday Tournament at Toluca Gridley- -There- -Basketball School Reconvened after Christmas Vacation Forrest Strawn--Here--Basketball August September September September September September September September September September September September October October October October October October October October 13- October 15- October October October October October October November November November November November November November 26- November December December December December December December December December December 22, 23, 26, January January January 28 1 2 8 12 12 12 12 15 19 26 27 3 3 6 9 10 10 13 14 16 17 20 24 25 28 31 3 7 11 14 19 21 28 28 2 4 5 9 11 12 16 19 27 2 5 6 ralpiidiir Cornell-Here--Basketball Minonk-Here--Basketball Roanoke-There--Basketball Semester Tests County Tournament at Washburn Trinity-There--Basketball Lexington-There--Basket ball Odell-There--Basketball Toluca-There--Basketball No School--Lincoln's Birthday FHA-FFA Valentine Dance-Old Gym Gridley-Here--Basketball Band Festival--Metamora Flanagan-Here--Basketball Chenoa-There--Basketball Fourth Six Weeks Exams High School Solo, Ensemble Contest--District No School-Woodford County Institute Regional Tournament Twirp Party Easter Vacation Student Council Assembly Program Assembly Program Fifth Six Weeks Exams Track Meet at Gridley Track Meet at Lexington Track Meet at Lexington Track Meet at Metamora-F.S. Varsity Senior Play--Mister Co-Ed. Assembly Program Gridley- Here- -Baseball FHA-FFA Family Night High School Vocal Festival Gridley Relays Mid-State Track Meet--Gridley Minonk-Here- -Baseball County Track Meet--Metamora High School Band Concert Chenoa-Here--Baseball Lexington-Here--Baseball Grade School Vocal Cornell-Here--Baseball Flanagan-Here- -Baseball Honor Day Semester Exams Junior-Senior Prom High School Baccalaureate High School Graduation January 9 January 13 January 16 January 19- 20 January 20, 22, 23 January 27 February 3 February 6 February 10 February 12 February 14 February 17 February 19 February 20 February 24 February 26, 27 February 28 March 2 March 2 6 March 13 March 27, 30 April 6 April 9 April 9 April 9- 10 April 13 April 17 April 21 STI April 24 1 April 24 April 27 April 28 May 1 May 1 May 4 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 11 May 14 May 15- 16 May 18 May 20 May 21 May 22, 25, 26 k May 23 N May 24 y May 27