Elgin Academy - Hilltop Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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IEAN KATHLEEN DAVIS Wayne, Illinois Editor 1952 Hilltop Keynote Club Paint and Palette Club Orange and Black Aeichlorians First Lady Twelfth Night Triple Trio Mixed Chorus Merit Status Rotary Award Kathy came to the Elgin Academy from the great metropolis of Wayne and joined the class as a Freshman. Ever since then she has been one of the school's most outstanding students. Kathy will be long remembered for her quick wit, ready appreciation. and her voice that carries so well, sometimes at the wrong times. However, it has been put to good use in major parts of several plays. In recitals, Kathy's lovely alto voice is acknowledged one of the most accomplished in the school. Her editorship of this year's Hilltop is an example of the many positions of responsibility she has come to hold. We wish Kathy the best of luck, but with her keen intelligence and likability we're confident she won't need it. KENT GRUNEWALD Chicago, Illinois Major E Club Football Swimming The teachers of the Elgin Academy all heaved what appeared to be sighs of relief when the problem child ot the 52ers graduated last February. However, we know they really felt as Kent's fellow students did, that his absence was a loss to the senior class. Gruney left many places vacant when he left. including corners of several female hearts. More important to Kent, however. was his place as star of the basketball team. In the dormitory Kent was known as The White Devil and did his best to live up to the name. The sight of his curly black head with its impish grin peering around corners was a familiar scene at any time of day or night. We've missed you Kent. Good luck. CHANDLER HATCHER Highland Park, Illinois President Orange Club Vice-President Major E Club Dormitory Council Student Council Mixed Chorus Orange and Black First Lady Football Swimming Track Merit Status Big Chan ambled in in his junior year to become a valuable addition to this year's graduating class. With his infectious grin. ready humor. and easy manner, Chan soon captured the heart of E. A. and its women. especially one dark homecoming queen. Chan's talents extend to many fields. When Major E's were awarded, Chan was present both for football and swimming. This able breast stroker has helped stack up many points for the Sons of Neptune. Another field in which the Highland Park boy excels consistently is voice. His has proved itself both musically and dramatically, for Chan has been prominent in many plays and musical productions. We know that Chan's winning ways will open the door to success no matter where he may knock.

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FRANK COLLINGBOURNE Elgin, Illinois Chorus Hobby Club Basketball Swimming Tennis Merit Status At the end of the long line of Academy Collingbournes is Frank. Four years ago Frank arrived at Old Main to become one of the original 52ers and since then has consistently upheld the traditions of the senior class. Frank has shown his versatility by keeping his car running and his renowned tenor voice mellow. Frank's variety of cars has brightened the campus with brilliant hues, the most notable of which is the fire-engine red of his present model, while his voice has added to many chapels and assemblies. Frank was made immortal to his fellow students by his famous rendition of Mule Train, complete with bull whip. We know that with his many talents, Frank can not help but travel far, no matter what the vehicle. ooooooooooooooo CARALCONTE Chicago, Illinois Vice-President Senior Class Vice-President Aeichlorians Secretary Student Council President Paint and Palette Club Dormitory Council Keynote Club Hilltop Staff Orange and Black First Lady Triple Trio Mixed Chorus Merit Status Caral arrived in the middle of her iunior year to become a valuable addition to the class of '52. She quickly found her place among the students and in the heart of one of the 5lers, a present N. U. freshman. Caral has proved her art ability. ln her iunior year she won first place in the annual water color contest, and since then she has been working in oil portraits. In a less serious vein. she constructed a beautiful giraffe named George. George played an important part in the iunior class assembly. As First Lady in the play of the same name, she demonstrated a keen dramatic talent and much of the success of the production was due to her excellent performance. With her ever present smile and many abilities, we all know Caral will make good in whatever she does. ooooooooooooooo DONALD CURTIS Glen Ellyn, Illinois Hobby Club Basketball Arriving in the middle of the senior year, Don Iuan Curtis created quite a flutter in many feminine hearts. He looked them all over but decided to remain true to his gal from Glen Ellyn. In his quiet manner Don has managed to get a firm foothold on Academy life. During spring vacation Don became one of the Glen Ellyn Triumvirate-Plus-One-From-Chicago who voyaged 148.5 miles into Mexico. During the winter athletic season Don went out for basketball and was a valuable asset to his intramural team. With his blue eyes and his blonde curly crew cut Don has found it easy to fit in with the 52ers, and we feel sure that with these assets he can not help but fit in anywhere.

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DON HEDRICK Glen Ellyn. Illinois President Senior Class President Major E Club President Student Council Orange and Black Twellth Night Double Quartet Mixed Chorus Football Basketball Tennis Blond Don with the fsighj lopsided grin fjust ask l-Ielenl came to us from Glen Ellyn in his junior year. He was imme- diately elected president of the 52ers. a position to which he was confidently reelected this past year. As captain of the lootball team and a stalwart on the basket- ball team. Don has displayed his athletic prowess which helped both academy teams out in many a tight spot. He was also an outstanding player on the tennis team. Although many admiring glances were cast Don's way by E. A. females. his heart was captured by one small senior girl. We all wish Don the best ol luck in the future. ooooooooooooooo IOHNHEDRICK Glen Ellyn. Illinois Major E Club Mixed Chorus Dormitory Council Student Council Twellth Night Football Basketball Tennis Strong. silent Iohn arrived two years ago to become a vital part oi Academy lite. Iohn never went out of his way to get attention but his whimsical personality drew people to him. Until half way through his senior year Iohn's lace could be seen looking around the corners in Sears Hall dormitory for during that time he occupied the position ot secretary of the boys' dorm council. After that he became one of the Glen Ellyn triumvirate that commuted daily. Iohn was a needed stalwart on the Academy eleven. He also added his ability to the jayvee basketball team. With his appealing blush and shy smile. Iohn will be long remembered by his fellow students. May he have the line future he deserves. BETH HETZLER Barrington. Illinois Treasurer Aeichlorians Dormitory Council Triple 'l'rio Mixed Chorus Twelfth Night ' First Lady Keynote Club Merit Status Beth KI'm not from Crystal Lakelllj I-letzler came to us from Barrington as a freshman. This hazel eyed blonde was shy and bashlul. but has pleasantly overcome this in the past four years. One eccentricity still continues, that horrible tear of mice which she has exhibited on several occasions in the dorm. Beth is noted lor her musical inclinations. Her talented fingers have made many chapels and recitals enjoyable. and for a time it was believed that Beth might even play the violin. She also sang for several programs. She could be heard sing- ing sweetly to her collection of stuffed animals. so large it practically dispossessed her roommate. Her other inclinations lean toward dramatics. merit status. hamburgers, and a variety of boys. Good-bye, Beth, and best of luck.