Fulton High School - Static Yearbook (Fulton, IL)

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Freshmen LEFT TO RIGHT-FIRST ROW-D. Brondy M. Dykstra. ke. Eads, M. Graham, A. Dyke, G. Heun, J. Baker, SECOND ROW-A. Euglekingf. F. Carlsen, G. Hoese, C. Bailey, R. Ebheri, M. Ammon, B. Bielema, E. Balk. THIRD ROW-K. Huizengra, R. Hamstra, B. Bramley, L. Bonneur, D. Hofesinger, H. Hook, S. Baird. R. Crossma FOURTH ROWAI. Hoogrheem, A. Foster, L. Boelkens, A. Eissens, D. Ardapple, V. Borgstrom, W. Angefse, Mrs. Chamberlain, sponsor. their penalty. Freshmen Class History Our first meeting was held on Septem- ber 8. The following officers were elected: LaVern Boelkens - President Shirley Miller - Vice-President Evelyn Balk - Secretary Marjorie Parker - Treasurer Darlene Tiesman - Student Council Irwin Hoogheem - Student Council On April 4, Shirley Miller was elected attendant for the football queen and on May Basketball: I. Hoogheem L. Boelkens P. Norm an G. Hoese L. Bonneur A. Eissens D. Ardapple Football: Art Schuler L. Boelkins R. Hamstra A. Eissens I. Hoogheem D. Ardapple D. Venema J. Flannery L. Bonneur Robert Wiebenga W. Anglese Cloy Walter 3, an attendant to the queen of the Fulton Relays. On October 20, 1949 we won 331.50 as sec- ond prize money in a skit for the Homecom- ing. Also we won a prize in the Fall Festival parade for the float we entered from our English Classes. Courtesy Week was the theme. ' On May 5 the Freshmen had a big suc- cessful all school party. Everyone had a wonderful time. Now for the Freshmen sports. Those that have gone out for sports are: Track: LaVerne Boelkins D. Mickey I. Hoogheem V. Borgstrom R. Hamstra G. Hoese C. 'Walters A. Eissens J. Flannery L. Bonneur R. Holisinger P. Norman W. Anglese J . Rogers R. Stuart Page 31

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Freshmen E LEFT T0 RIGHT-FIRST Row-s. Miller, s. Koenes, B. Pannell, B. schipper, M. Parker, A. otteiisf J. Pidde. SECOND ROW-A. Schuler, A. Tiesman, R. Wiebenga, B. Riordon, R. Ven Huizen, C. Walter, E. Leibert, M. Kidwell. THIRD ROW-Miss Carlson, sponsor, D. Tiesman, H. Snyder, M. Remery, M. Van Zuiden, R. Stuart, I. Wray, L. Swanson, D. Vlfiersema. FOURTH ROW-W. Peska, R. Prins, M. Sterenberg, P. Norman, D. Venema, J. Williams, D. Van Zuiden, M. Temple. Freshmen Class Officers FRONT ROXV-E. Balk, M. Parker. SECOND ROW-S. Miller. Page 30 Freshmen Class History The Freshmen made their first becom- ing appearance at F. H. S. on September 6, 1949. The spacious study hall with ever so many seats gave us no warm reception, and we wondered how we'd ever be able to find our own seats. Then came initiation. The girls were to adorn thmselves in men's green socks, peer shyly from men's bibbed Coveralls, on back- wards, and a green stripped shirt forcing its ridiculous appearance here and there. The girl's dainty feet were roped or corded in plow shoes. The boys wore ladies green hatsg green skirts with jeans rolled up to display their ladies' sheer black hose. To top off everything, they had to wear a green stripped pajama top. At the end of the day our arms felt as if not only did we carry our books and the Seniorsg but it felt as if we had to carry the sophomore's and junior's books too. At night after making sure we were red in the face from lipstick, the Seniors let us in the Coliseum, only to be found guilty in the Senior court. Each Freshmen had to pay his penalty. If he didn't pay his penalty he got the hot seat. Some got the electric chair as

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Calendar SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER 5-Faculty meeting. Fate of the Fulton Truants was discussed pro and con. 7-School starts. Cheers and groans. Seniors cheer and Frosh groan. Some Seniors are glad to be back particu- larly Marlene and Dick, some Fresh- men too, Irwin and Sylvia. 16-First football game of the 49-50 sea- son. We lost. Need we say more? 27-Freshmen initiation. Electrocutions, tortures and the revalation that Miss Watson can't carry a tune. Her dad could though he was a piano mover. 30-First home game. First victory of the season. We were on the ball then. OCTOBER 7-We played our traditional rivals, Mor- rison and were all set to repeat the feat of the year before but were glad to settle for a tie at the end of the game. Seniors came to school all dressed up in their Sunday finery. The occasion: Senior pictures were taken the 6th and 7th. 20-21-The teachers went from an institution to an institute Cteacher viewl. Stu- dents were paroled for good behavier. fhalj. 21-Homecoming game. Phyllis Miller reigned as queen and the sky just rained period. We played Polo and lost, 15-13. 25-F. H. A. Picnic. Good time was had by all. 27-Latin Club Picnic at Eagle Point Park. Page 32 We can still see Mr. Swanson chasing Berneice Kinney around the table be- cause she wouldn't let him have any more potato chips. - 4-Our last game of the season. We played Savanna and needless to say, we lost. 15-Frosh skating party at Savanna. More hard feelings. 18-19-Senior Class Play. The ,Perfect Idiot . George Walter had the lead. Why not, he was the perfect fit. 22-First basketball game of the season. We played Clinton and lost. 23-25--Thanksgiving vacation. The faculty gave it and we thanked them. 25-First home game. We lost to Dixon. 29-F. H. A. Initiation. We never did get what the rolling pins were for. DECEMBER 2-Band Concert. The band did very well, as usual. 8--G. A. A. Steak Fry. Everyone took weiners. 9-Latin Club Party. Miss McNamara sang a solo and Thomas F. Swanson honored them with a piano solo. He played it all by himself. 20-Christmas Choral Concert. Never thought they would get through The Night Before Christmas . It was only 32 pages. 23-Jan. 3rd 119501-Ah! fsighj Christ- mas Vacation. Best part of the whole school term. 27-30-Mt. Carroll Invitational Holiday Bas- ketball Tournament. Third in '48. Second in '49, First in --? .ara F.