Elgin Academy - Hilltop Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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IOANNE MCCONNELL Wheaton, Illinois Business Manager 1952 Hilltop Orange and Black I-leichlorians Triple Trio Mixed Chorus Io. with her sweet smile and her lilting voice. has cut a big niche for herself here at Elgin Academy. In her four years at the school she has taken part in many and varied activities. Her outstanding talents lie in the fields of piano and working on publications. Her interpretations of many classical and semi- classical pieces have brightened dorm life as well as recitals. As writer for the O. and B. and business manager of the Hilltop she displayed her literary style and perspicuity. Her taste in food runs the gamut, for she is acknowledged a connoisseur in everything from anchovies to marshmallow iluff. Io is a girl who really goes after what she wants and we know she will succeed in achieving her goals. o 0 0 0 o o 0 0 JAMES MONCRIEFF Glen Ellyn, Illinois Major E Club Orange and Black Mixed Chorus First I.ady Football Track Every morning worried and hopeful faces were seen peering from Old Main windows and sighs of relief were heaved as lim made it again! One of this new student's car's most amazing feats was its successful voyage carrying the Glen Ellyn triumvirate-plus-one-from-Chicago to Mexico and back. If one wanted to locate Iim all he had to do was to listen for violent female shrieks such as No, no, not my books! or Where'd my shoe go? Of course. this teasing was accepted willingly, since it was accompanied by Iim's captivating grin. This iovial expression could also be seen on the football field and the basketball court and track where he aptly participated. We know you will go far. Good luck, lim. MARY LOUISE OWEN Elgin, Illinois Orange and Black Keynote Club Aeichlorians Triple Trio Mixed Chorus Blonde Mary Lou entered the Elgin Academy in her sopho- more year and went on to become a prominent member of the class of '52. With her cheerful personality and optimistic views of life. Mary Lou is often sought out by those with fsobl prob- lems. Mary Lou and her gentle voice have brightened musical presentations. She is also very adept at writing, as can be seen by her frequent contributions to the O. and B., and her able management of the Little Hilltopper section in this paper. Her athletic prowess is exemplified by her title of The Billiard Queen, a position in which she has reigned consistently during the past two years. With Mary Lou's winning personality and gleaming hair we know she will come out on top. o N Q I Q Q I -1. NS Q ef' 1 -5 t 1

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HELEN IOHNSTON Chicago. Illinois Aeichlorians Mixed Chorus Keynote Club Paint and Palette Club Helen came in her junior year and immediately found her place at E. A. She also found a place in the heart of the 52ers president and stayed there. Helen is known for her strict diets and enthusiasm for modem dance and typing class. Every day throughout the long winter she trudged faithfully down amid ice and snow. Remember those long walks. Helen? In the dorm she was one of the more quiet inhabitants. well liked by all. Her main aversion is towards ghost stories. lust ask Marlene. Helen was a great addition to the graduating class. May she find the future a happy one. ooooooooooooooo EUGENELAMP Elgin, nlmois Secretary-Treasurer Senior Class Secretary Maior E Club Vice-President Keynote Club Student Council Art Editor 1952 Hilltop Sports Editor Orange and Black History Club Twelfth Night First Lady Double Quartet Mixed Chorus Football Basketball Tennis Merit Status Tall Gene strode in in his freshman year to increase the average height of the 52ers by 99.91. His six foot plus-plus- plus frame has also added greatly to the accomplished feats of the basketball team. In the past years his talented art work has embellished the covers of the Hilltop. This year he has con- tributed a silk screen design to the '52 annual as part of his position as art editor. He also contributed his personal charm to a select few Academy misses. Gene worked hard at an expert characterization of Malvolio in Twelfth Night and gave a superior performance as Hardwick in First Lady. Everyone will miss Gene when he leaves for college. but we all are sure he will make his mark in the world whatever his target. ooooooooooooooo BARBARAMAY Evanston. Illinois President Black Club Secretary Aeichlorians Assistant Editor Orange and Black Literary Editor 1952 Hilltop Student Council Homecoming Queen Twelfth Night First Lady Mixed Chorus Keynote Club Merit Status Rotary Award This versatile senior became one of the original 52ers when she entered the portals of the academy as a freshman. Captur- ing the heart of Happy Chan and being elected homecoming queen are just two examples of her popularity. This girl with the golden voice and a fondness for cheese. which can be seen aging on her dorm window sill. also is fond of drama and iournalism. Her ability in the latter two has been demonstrated by her consistently excellent performances and places on the staffs of both school literary publications. The academy will lose a fine student when Barby graduates but we know her prnnating feet will lead her to success in the future.

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ELIZABETH IANE PANKEY Wauwatosa, Wisconsin President History Club Orange and Black Mixed Chorus Twelfth Night Keynote Club Paint and Palette Club Merit Status From the renowned town of Schaum-forte and the Milwaukee Iournal comes lane. Her main interests lie with literature and the theatre. especially of Elizabethan times. She has been a great asset to the dramatic productions of the past year. As the scapegoat for the nervous tension of the cast, lane deserved a medal for her patience as well as for her costume designing ability. Known far and wide as the walking dictionary, this slender Wisconsinite entered easily into dorm life in this, her first year at the Academy. Her collection of animals fstuffedl is domi- nated by representatives of the Winnie the Poo series. Many of Iane's new acquaintances are astounded by the greeting of Why, you remind me exactly of Pigletl This above all . . . lane, good luckl ooooooooooooooo HARLENESIPP Itasca, Illinois Aeichlorians Keynote Club Paint and Palette Club Harlene, much better known as Sippie, is one of the original 52ers. During her four years at the Academy her great sense of humor has enlightened many a dull moment, especially in the dormitory. It is here that she demonstrated her ability for remembering jokes and telling them at the most appropriate C?J times. Also known as Proxie, Sippie's newly brilliant-blonde hair caused quite a sensation when it first appeared last year. Every night in Lovell between nine-thirty and ten the strains of the Rutabaga Boogie could be heard echoing from the dorm's upper recesses as Sippie taught iitterbug enthusiasts to do everything from the shimmy to the turkey trot. Yes, we know that Sippie will make many friends wherever she goes. DAVID WRIGHT Glen Ellyn, Illinois Major E Club Twelfth Night First Lady Double Quartet Mixed Chorus History Club Football Swimming Track A friend and a pal of everyone on the campus, Dave was a fellow who was consistent on the football field, in the swimming pool, and in any branch of athletics in which he participated. Dave was prominent in other academy activities. His deep bass voice was one of the mainstays of the boys' double quartet. Whenever a play was produced at the school, the applause of the cast went to Dave for his wonderful stage presence in carrying on fand offl the various stage props, and for his competent stage managing. lt will be some time before memories of our Campus Cas- anova fade away. and we all know he will be as well liked everywhere he goes as he was here.