Geneva High School - Viking Yearbook (Geneva, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1963 volume:

I Viking Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bill Sander ASSISTANT EDITOR Kathy Ball BUSINESS MANAGER Sue McMillion TYPING EDITOR Kris Benson PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Dick Krell COPY EDITOR Linda Ekiss LAYOUT EDITOR Kathy Peak BOYS’ SPORTS EDITOR Roger McGath GIRLS’ SPORTS EDITOR Fran Dettloff ART EDITOR Debbie Greaves END-OF-YEAR SUPPLEMENT EDITORS Marian Wogulis and Theris Peterson ADVISOR Mrs. Kay Severns Marijane Brundige Mary Jane Coffel Mary Hallberg Chuck Hokonson Carlene Johnson Cindy Loomis PICTURE CREDITS Walinger Studios Roger McGath COVER CREDITS Mr. Neil McBaine Sharon Wakeman Lynn Murdock Jane Offers Marilyn Pratt Diedre Stoehr Sue Ziegler Viking Staff EDITORS The Viking editors and staff worked busily all year producing the 1963 year- book. And. this summer when most Gechoi students are home relaxing, the supplement editors will still be hard at work assembling information about spring activities. The Viking members all agree that their most successful innovation this year was the Viking Review, which helped finance this yearbook. THIRD ROW: S. McMillion, K. Ball, K. Peak, P. Smith, M. Wogulis. SECOND ROW: L. Ekiss, F. Dettloff, D. Greaves, K. Benson. FRONT: D. Krell, B. Sander, R. McGath. 3 4 We, the Class of 1963, gratefully dedicate this year- book to our advisor, Mr. Mitchell, who has given us invaluable aid in our class activities. 5 NELSON. PAULETTE KAYE It must be wonderful; I don't understand it at all. Class Play Cast, 3; Pep Club, 4; Drama Club, 4; F.T.A., 3; F.H.A., 2: Mikado, 3: Music Contest, 3, 4. Like a tale, his words have strength. Football Manager, 2. 3, 4: Basketball Manager, 2, 3, 4: Baseball Manager, 4: Track Manager, 2. 3, 4; “G Club, 2, 3, 4; Monitor, 4: Pep Band, 1, 2, 3, 4. O'BRIEN. KENNETH LEE OFFERS. JANE McCLINTOCK Her angel's face as the great eye of heaven shined bright, and made a sunshine in a shady place. Viking Staff, 4: Class Play Cast, 3: Gecohi Life Staff, 1, 2. 3, 4: Business Manager. 4; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3; Pep Club. 1. 2, 3, 4; French Club, 4: Junior Banquet Committee, 3: Drama Club. 1, 2: Monitor, 4: Mikado, 3: Madrigal, 3, 4; Music Contest, 3; Honor Roll, 3, 4; Gecobi Counselor, 4. OKERBLAD. VICKI SUE Friendship is a sheltering tree. G.A.A., 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A., 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 4. 32 PARCELL. KENT MEADOWS PEAK. KATHY ANN If there were many more like herf the stock of halos ould give out. Viking Staff, Layout Editor, 4; Class Play Committee, 3; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Magazine, 1; French Club, 4; Drama Club, 3, 4; Honor Roll, L 2, 3, 4. Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower. Class Play Cast, 3; Football, 1, 2, 3: Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Track, 1, 2; Class Play Committee, 3; Gecohi Life Staff, 4, Sports Editor, 4; ‘ H Club, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee Chairman, 3; Student Council, 3, 4; Debate Club, 3; Monitor, 4: Dance Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest, 1, 2, 3; Key Club, 2, 3, Vice-President, 3: Band Vice-President, 3; Activity Award, 3; Inter-Club Council, 3; All-District Band, 2, 3; Oratorical Contest, 3; Transferred from Havre Public High School, Havre, Montana, 4. PECK. GEORGE SHERMAN II Than I to Hercules. PETERSON, JOYCE LYNN An error gracefully acknowledged is a victory won. French Club, 4; Mikado, 3; Girls’ Ensemble, 2, 3; Madrigal, 4; Music Contest, 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Officer, Vice-President, 4; Class Play Cast, 3; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 1, 4; Track, 1, 2, 3; Class Play Committee, 3; “G” Club, 3, 4, Vice-President, 3, President, 4; Junior Prom Committee Chairman, 3; Student Council, 1, 4; Monitor, 4. 33 PETERSON, THERIS ANNE If ell, if I called the wrong number, why did you answer the phone? Viking Staff, 3, 4, Supplement Editor, 4; Class Play Cast, 3; Gecohi Life, Staff, 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief, 4, Feature Editor, 3; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3 4; French Club, 4; Junior Banquet Chairman, 3; Drama Club, 2, 3; Monitor, 4; Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4. PRATT, MARILYN JUDITH Diligence is the mother of good fortune. Viking Staff, 4; Class Play Committee, 3; Honor Society, 3, 4; Library, 3; Gecohi Life Staff, 2, 4; Drama Club, 2; Monitor, 4; F.T.A., 2, 4; F.H.A., 1; Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter of Commendation, N.M.S., 4. RHOADS, FREDERICK ARNOLD That mans silence is wonderful to listen to. Baseball, 1, 2, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; “G” Club, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Class Play Committee; Transferred from Morgan Park High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1. ROGERS, KATHLEEN MARY Silence is one of the virtues of the wise. Office Aide, 4. 34 ROGERS, RICHARD PALMER It must be nice to have two first names. Class Play Casl, 3; Basketball, 1, 2; Drama Club, 3. 4. SALTZMAN, JO ANN A friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you just the same. G.A.A., 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2, 4; F.H.A., 1, 4, Vice-President, 4: Transferred from Central High School, Paterson, New Jersey, 1. SANDER. WILLIAM TOWNE He gave with a zest and he gave his best; give him the best to come. Viking Staff, 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief, 4; Football, 2, 3; Track. 2: Golf, 4; Class Play Committee, 3; “G Club, 3, 4: Junior Prom Committee Chairman, 3; Drama Club, 2; Monitor, 4; Mikado, 3; Dance Band, 4; Madrigal, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Octet, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll, 2, 3, 4; Gecohi Counselor, 4: Letter of Commendation N.M.S., 4: Chorus Vice-President, 4; Transferred from Coshocton High School, Coshocton, Ohio, I. SAUER. STEVEN RICHARD He that has knowledge spareth his words. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2; Wrestling, 1, 3; “G” Club. 2. 3, 4: Junior Prom Committee Chairman, 3. £ SAWICKAS, DIANE MARGRET A soul as white as heaven. Library, 2, 3; Music Contest, 1, 2. SCHUTTE. CHARLENE Flirtation is attention without intention. Class Play Committee, 3; Cecohi Life Staff, Typing Editor, 4: Junior Prom Committee Chairman, 3; G.A.A., 3; Pep Club, 4; F.H.A., 1, 2. 3, Vice-President. 2, President, 3: Honor Roll, 2, 3, 4. SEANOR. BRUCE VINCENT The man who made mirth for us all. Class Play Cast, 3; Football, 2; Basketball, 1; Class Play Committee, 3: Monitor, 4; Honor Roll, 3. SKOGLAND, DOUGLAS ARTHUR What's the use of worrying? Football, 2, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 2, 3; “G” Club, 4. SMITH. PATRICIA LOUISE A pearl of great price. Viking Staff, Assistant Business Manager, 4; Class Play Committee, 3; Gecohi Life Staff, 3, 4; G.A.A., 2, 3, 4: Pep Club, 1, 3, 4; French Club. 4; Junior Banquet Committee, 3; Drama Club, 3; F.H.A., 4. STOEHR. DIEDRE NELLE Friendship is love without its wings. Viking Staff, 4; Class Play Committee, 3; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; Junior Banquet Committee, 3; Monitor, 4; F.T.A., 3, 4; Transferred from Baldwin Township High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2. 2, 3: G.A.A., 1; Student Council, 2; Rib Lake, Wisconsin, 4. seated in the heart of courtesy. School Paper, 3: Cheerleader, from Rib Lake High School, THOMPSON, ELIZABETH CECILE We do not what we ought; what we ought not, we do, and lean upon the thought that chance will bring us through. Class Play Committee, 3; Gecohi Life Staff, 4; Cheerleader, 3, 4; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 4; Student Council, 2; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; Drama Club, 3; Dance Band, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4; Gecohi Counselor, 4. SWAN, SANDI KAYE Highly-erected thoughts Chequmeon School Annual, 3; Honor Roll, 2, 3; Transferred TISON, CHRISTINE LOUISE In each cheek appears a pretty dimple; Love made those hollows. Class Play Committee, 3; Junior Prom Committee Chairman, 3; G.A.A., 1, 4; Pep Club, 3, 4: Student Council, 3; F.H.A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer, 2, 3; Attendant, 2; Mikado, 3; Music Contest, 3; Honor Roll, 3. TORNBERG, KENNETH WILLIAM He sous the seed, and reaps the harvest with enduring toil. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Play Cast, 3; Basketball, 1, 2; Track, 1, 2; Wrestling, 3, 4; “C” Club, 3, 4. WAKEMAN, SHARON EILEEN Caution is the eldest child of wisdom. Class Play Committee, 3; Library, 1, 2, 3, 4; Cecohi Life Staff, 3; Pep Club, 4; Drama Club, 3, 4; F.H.A., 3; Mikado, 3; Music Contest, 3. WILLIAMS, DIANE EMILY Whatever is, is in its causes just. Class Play Committee, 3; French Club, 4; Mikado, 3; Music Contest, 4; Transferred from Deerfield High School, 3. 38 WOGULIS, MARIAN KAY Things are seldom what they seem; Skim milk masquerades as cream. Viking Staff, 3, 4, Supplement Editor, 4; Class Play Committee, 3; Gecohi Life Staff, 3, 4, Business Manager, 4; G.A.A., 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice- President, 3; Student Council, 1, 2, 3; French Club, 4; Junior Banquet Com- mittee, 3; Drama Club, 3; Monitor, 4; Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4; Gecohi Coun- selor, 4. WOLFER, ELIZABETH JOSEPHINE wish he would explain his explanation. Class Officer, Secretary-Treasurer, 1; Class Play Committee, 3; Gecohi Life Staff, 1; Cheerleader, 2, Alternate, 4; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Social-Publicity Chair- man, 2; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer, 4; French Club, 2, 4, President, 4; Drama Club, 2, 3; Monitor, 4; F.T.A., 2, 3, 4; Madrigal, 4; Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4. ZENI, BARBARA GAIL Of gentle soult to human race a friend. Class Play Committee, 3; Gecohi Life Staff, 4; Junior Prom Committee Chair- man, 3; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3: G.A.A., Board Member, 3; Pep Club, 1. 2, 3, 4, Sign Chairman, 4; French Club, 4; Drama Club, 2, 3; Monitor, 4; F.H.A., 1, Secre- tary, 1; Attendant, 3; Honor Roll, 3. ZIEGLER, SUE ANN How far that little candle throws its beam! Viking Staff, 3, 4; Class Play Committee, 3; Cheerleader, 1; G.A.A., 1, 2, 3; Pep Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 4; Student Council, 3, 4; Vice-President, Big Eight-Little Seven, 4; Junior Banquet Committee, 3; Drama Club, 1, 2, 3; Attendant, 1; Girls Ensemble, 2; Music Contest, 2; Honor Roll, 2, 4; Gecohi Counselor, 4. 39 Senior Manor Roll FIRST ROW. left to right: M. Hallberg, L. Gillespie, B. Wolfer, J. Offers, B. Thompson, B. Zeni, J. Kling, L. Murdock. SECOND ROW: D. Greaves, T. Peterson, S. De Keyser, S. Ziegler, C. Schutte, K. Peak. L. Ekiss. THIRD ROW: B. Marberry, A. Horst, B. Liden, D. Skoglund, T. Anderson, R. Brashler, B. Sea- nor, B. Sander. FOURTH ROW: D. Larson, C. Moore, I). Krell, D. Williams, M. Wogulis, K. Ball, M. Pratt, S. McMillion. 40 Class of 1964 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: islanding) Mrs. Shoellhorn, Sponsor: Buddy Johnson, Vice-President; Bentley Myer, Sec- retary-Treasurer; (seated) Bill Wood, President. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In 1960, one hundred thirty anxious freshmen, in search of deeper knowledge, trooped across the threshold into the halls of Gecohi. We began our four years at Gecohi by electing class officers. We were assisted in our activities by our advisor, Mrs. Shoellhorn. For a year, the halls throbbed and flashed with our youthful conquests. We placed representatives in nearly every activity, displaying our talent in all. We helped decorate and plan for several school dances. Last year, we returned as proud sophs. Although we saw the world through more experienced eyes, our ambition was unfailing. A generous number of sophomores joined every organization. With a wise eye on the future, we began our financial endeavors by selling refreshments at the games. This year we reported for service as upperclassmen, organizing with the follow- ing officers: Bill Wood, president; Buddy Johnson, vice-president; and Bentley Myer, secretary-treasurer. Our class float, “Let’s Win Ya’ Hare,” received second prize for the second consecutive year. Barbara Pitz was our attendant. Our final activity was decorat- ing for the dance. The Junior Class play, “The Broom and the Groom,” was enjoyed by all who saw it. The cast and committees worked very hard to make this play a very big success. The highlights of the year were the Junior-Senior Banquet and the Prom, which were worked on by all members of the class. 42 FIRST ROW: (left to right) S. Crane, S. Zollers, C. Wermich, L. Galloway, N. Biddick, M. Stubbe, C. Weiss, T. Weaver. SECOND ROW: D. Brown, S. McMillion, B. Myer, J. Berry, P. Staley, B. Wood, T. Dyman, K. Beardsley, F. Vail. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Severns, W. Wallingford, L. Warber, J. Kapple, J. Waller, C. Rohrs, S. Shewalter, C. Bruer, T. Speer, D. Gunderson, F. Hillquist. 43 FIRST ROW: J. Kelly, B. Norcutt, M. Carlson, B. Norcutt, A. Martin, B. Kerley, E. Magill. SECOND ROW: Miss Shoellhorn, M. Kopecky, G. Mountsier, J. Lauer, B. Pitz, B. Leisner, D. McQuen. THIRD ROW: P. Newton, C. Radovich, R. Miller, J. Lemar, B. Mailer, M. McCleary, L. Lencioni, P. Neri, D. Miner. FRONT ROW: J. Hunter, J. Jorgensen, J. Nielson, L. Richardson, D. Zaranka, S. Kramer, R. Clark, J. Roach, J. Forth. SECOND ROW: I). Mead, J. Cryer, B. Neri, D. Kozak. T. Jacobson, G. Petrie, F. Robinson, B. Clark, D. Leurs. THIRD ROW': J. Evans, R. Kleist, A. Blaufuss, L. Johnson, F. Harz, J. Hanson, F. Hootman, D. Williams, D. Just, R. Popen- hagen, Mr. Johnson. 44 FIRST ROW': G. Simmons, M. Sprmgings, L. Fraser, S. Rathe, C. Gianetto, S. Rothstein, V. Lencioni. SECOND ROW: P. Milner, P. McConnaughay, P. Skogland, C. Peterson. THIRD ROW: Miss Johnson, C. Johnson, M. Archer, J. Izer, S. Jacobson, J. Sanders, B. Arbizzani, R. Tornberg, D. Hall. FIRST ROW: C. Cook, S. Bcntson, M. Gains, J. Hallahan, A. Burrelle, C. DeClark, A. Gordon, G. Gordon. SECOND ROW: J. DiFazzio, F. Epperly, P. Heymans, J. Cherry, L. Eakins, R. Heal, D. Elmgren, K. Hopper. THIRD ROW’: M. Wilmsen, N. Allen, S. Haroldson, L. Cunningham, C. Augustine, J. Bigelow, B. Johnson, F. Braddy, D. Benson; Mr. Straughn, Advisor. junior Mom Roll FIRST ROW: A. Martin, C. Weiss, B. Pitz, S. Anderson, M. Coffel, M. Carlson. SECOND ROW: J. Roach, L. War- her, G. Petrie, R. Kleist, B. Johnson, T. Dyman, R. Clark. THIRD ROW: S. Haroldson, C. Radovich, B. Mailer, J. Han- son, L. Johnson, A. Blaufuss, C. Bruer, T. Speer. 45 Class of 1965 SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: Alan Kaste, President; Peter DeShazo, Viee-President; Lynn Youngren, Secretary-Treasurer; G. Trueblood, Advisor. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY No one can overlook this year's Sophomore Class, whom one hundred sixty members comprise the largest group in Gecohi. Last year they displayed renowned freshman enthusiasm by defeating the sophomores in the annual magazine drive. Although they failed to win this year, their third place victory in the home- coming float contest compensated for the loss. Their entry was a colorful float entitled ‘Knock the Bucs Centsless.” The able leadership of the class officers, Allan Kaste, Peter DeShazo, and Lynn Youngren, has evidenced that this class will be strong in perseverance as well as numbers. 46 FRONT ROW: B. Austin, S. Moore, R. Carlson, B. Haroldson, N. Wilson, N. Thorncroft, F. Gustafson, S. Joshel. SECOND ROW: J. Nagel, S. Lavorini, D. Becker, P. Ross, G. Lompart, L. Youngren, B. Odt, M. Miller, K. Lanham. 1HIRD ROW: S. Launey, G. Staskall, B. Pointer, D. Johansen, B. McDonald, J. Staton, Mr. Trueblood, Advisor, L. Anderson, C. Ostrom, N. Smith, M. Wasmund. FRONT ROW: R. Yackley, P. Sauer, S. Adams, L. Ruge, I. Ferguson, B. Walz, K. Kellar. SECOND ROW: C. Scherruble, K. Nelson, D. Schutte, R. Williams, R. Lindahl, J. Fortman, D. Lencioni, J. Anderson. TOP ROW: Mr. Cooper, Advisor, J. Lencioni, R. Bennett, R. DeKeyser, L. Leff, J. Peterson. G. Daum, P. Johnson, D. Nations, G. Gordon. FIRST ROW: B. Bailey, C. Barker, M. Vest, C. Girard, N. Miller, J. Murdock, C. Brown, D. Cronk, J. Marberry. SECOND ROW: G. Frasz, L. Edgar, I. Long, M. Wyatt, J. Kirk, P. Parke, B. Ibsen, J. Fairbank, L. Cameron. THIRD ROW': C. Kastoll, J. Venable, T. Thompson, B. Lemke, W. Amar, Mr. Holtz, Advisor, B. Jarchow, J. McCon- naughay, R. Dorris, R. Stone. FIRST ROW: K. Wakeman, N. Lund, P. Saltzman, L. Bartel, J. Jeskie, P. Chandler, S. Ward. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Sandberg, Advisor; B. Snyder, R. Groce, B. Cox, D. Everham, J. Jackson, B. Stewart, B. Fitch. THIRD ROW: A. Kaste, A. Lindberg, J. Bartelt, A. Peck, N. Heath, J. Ellsworth, W. Johnson, J. Carlson, J. Sochor, P. DeShazo, C. Sund. 48 FIRST ROW: Ernst, Gentile, Gibson, Swanson, Forth, Weeks. SECOND ROW: Paydon, Armstrong, Johnson, Groves, Melby, Metcalf, Benson, Zeni. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Stanford, Robinson, Simkens, Volker, Rakes, Thompson, Brownson, Greaves, Yeaney, Robbins. FIRST ROW: Blizek, Johnson, Hallahan, Accario, Wilson, Kauffman. SECOND ROW: Drake, Rohrs, Chesley, Wohrer, McIntosh, Shoberg, Stevens, Meeks. THIRD ROW: Mr. Frye, Nelson, Peel, Carlson, Lauer, Darling, Scherer, Mason, Riotto. 49 Sophomore Monor Roll FIRST ROW: Joshel, Ferguson, Austin, Bartel, Lathrop, Lund, Murdock, Long. SECOND ROW : Walz, Johansen, Scherruble, Cibson, Lavorini, Nagel, Lanham, Blizek. oynor’ Miller, Lindberg, Launey, Peck, Welander, Metcalf, Sochor, Wasmund, Jeskie. BACK ROW: McDonald, Kaste, Becker, Odt, Lindahl, Johnson, Youngren, Ross, Adams. Johnson, Ibsen. 50 Class of STANDING, left to right: Allan Wilson, Vice-President, Mr. Elam, Advisor, Martha Wood, Secretary-treasurer, and SEATED, Peter Loughman. One hundred and thirty-two freshmen stormed Gecohi last Fall with the goal of having four successful years. The members of the class of 1966 lost no time in establishing a firm position for themselves during their freshman year. Under the leadership of class President, Peter Loughman. Vice-President, Allan Wilson, and Secretary-treasurer, Martha Wood, their first year proved to be both rewarding and successful. The class enthusiastically took part in Homecoming by electing Pat Lemke as attendant, by putting up some fine competition with their float, and by helping decorate for one of Geneva’s nicest homecoming dances. Keeping up tradition, the class won the annual magazine drive, with an easy victory over the sophomores. Busy as they were, many freshmen maintained honor roll grades. The class as a whole is eagerly looking forward to three more profitable years at Gecohi. FIRST ROW: Laux, Skogland, Groves, Monroe, Weiss, KleisI. Thomas, Holmes, Berchem. SECOND ROW: Lencioni, Brown. Davidson, Hill, Sauer, Ramsey, Pilz, Arbizzani, Kruse. THIRD ROW: Blau fuss, Anderson, Moline, Ellmaker, Frost, Jordon, Mr. Florence, McCord, Hill, Garrity, Riley, Wurtz. 52 FIRST ROW: Curtiss, Nelson, Norcutt, Brashler, Johansen, McIntosh, Ellsworth. SECOND ROW: Barker, Kolley, Berndt, Jones, Lake, Epperly, Hallahan. THIRD ROW: Parise, Neilsen, Marshall, Milke, Mrs. Garrey, Lemke, Esping, Arnold, Berner, Nevin. FIRST ROW: Habeggar, Alexander, Sander, Wood, Kerley. SECOND ROW: Giesen, Johnson, Mailer, Wilson, Smith, Jacob- son, Larson, Zeni. THIRD ROW: Mr. Plichta, Ball, Berry, Hocking, Pelanek, Christenson, Miller, King, Motley. FIRST ROW: Marberry, Parillo, Stevens, Loomis, Hart, Kautz, Phillips, Berry, Browning. SECOND ROW: Rockafcllow, Loughman, Richardson, Lencioni, Bruer, Wickwire, Licher, Sturgis, Allen. THIRD ROW : Kinners, Benes, Pratt, Bonier, Yackley, Mr. Elam, Blincoe, Poellauer, Backey, Johnson, DeW'ilde. FIRST ROW: Stone, Smith, Sandberg, Shewalter, Waler, Peine, Bahian. SECOND ROW: Whitaker, Hunter, Wheeler, Smith, Pitz, Anderson, Anderson, Hicks. THIRD ROW: Wilson, Zollers, Breier, Walker, Mr. Cook, Tison, Giese, Pierson, Weme, Myers. ■freshman Manor Roll FIRST ROW: Marberry, Berry, Brashler, Sandberg, Hart, Hallahan, Habeggar, Hunter. SECOND ROW: Larson, Johnson, Alexander, Parise, Wilson, Walker, Lake, Sander. THIRD ROW': Kautz, Marshall, Bruer, Pitz, King, Wilson, Motley, Ball, Mi Ike, Berner, Zollers. 54 55 NERI McCLEARY KELLEY ANDERSON MINER MOUNTSIER FREIER Our Vikings had a very successful year in foot- ball with many underclassmen who will be gaining the valuable experience for the coming season. Immaculate Conception was our first foe, and they went down to defeat 25-0. Mooseheart came next and were defeated 21-7. The Vikings kept rolling on, and St. Charles was to become their third ,vic- tim, 14-7. Our spirits w'ere high for homecoming, but we just couldn’t get by Belvidere; we dropped that one 13-0. We bounced back, and defeated Batavia 27-14. However, because of several key injuries, we lost our last three games to three good teams: Naperville, 18-12; West Chicago, 21-6; and Sycamore. 45-27. JACOBSON STALEY BIGELOW Ml JOHNSON 56 ARBIZZANI HANSON BRASHLER TORMSKIU; SHEW LTER HOKONSON 57 NERI KREI.I foeskmau-Sopkomore football Squad This year's Fresh-Soph football squad had an exceptionally good season this year, under the coaching of Mr. Owen, assisted by Mr. Holtz. For the 1962 season, they recorded a 6-2 conference record. The freshman football squad, coached by Mr. Holtz, also had a successful season this year, compiling a conference record of 3-2. foeskman football Squad 58 King—Tom Busch and Queen—Diane Larson coming Senior Attendant—Kathy Ball Junior Attendant—Barbara Pitz Sophomore Attendant—Diane Schutte Freshman Attendant—Pat Lemke 61 SENIOR FLOAT—1st place “We’ll Merrily-Go-’Round ’Em” SOPHOMORE FLOAT—3rd place “We’ll Knock the Bucs Centless” JUNIOR FLOAT—2nd place “Lettuce Win, Ya Hare” FRESHMAN FLOAT—4th place “Bite the Bucs” 62 63 CLASS OF 1964 PRESENTS . . . The Junior Class play, “The Broom and the Groom,” was unusual this year. Instead of I C B M’s sailing over town, there was a young bride riding on her broom stick. Faithful and efficient as ever, Mr. Church directed the play. With new effects and new techniques, the play proved to be very successful and entertained a near-record crowd. 64 Qecohi Counselors “Since 1958, the Gecohi Counselors have played an impressionable part in the pre- mier-of a freshman’s high school days. Their tasks begin as the new freshmen enter the orientation plan and continues through the year as they try to aid the students with any questions they may have. Chosen from the senior class. Gecohi Counselors are now an asset to Geneva Com- munity High School.” FIRST ROW: Betty Thompson, Kathy Ball, Sue Ann Ziegler, Jane Offers. SECOiND ROW: Bill Sander, Bob Liden, Bill Marberry, Marian Wogulis, Sharon Foreman. THIRD ROW: Pete Burgess, Charles Hokonson, Dick Krell, Claudia Moore, Sue McMillion. FOURTH ROW: George Peck, Rick Brashler, Tom Busch. 65 Pep Club Linder the able supervision of Mrs. Peterson, the Pep Club had one of its most successful ears. keeping: in mind their purpose of promoting school spirit for all events, the Pep Club began the year by decorating the stands for homecoming. The en- thusiastic members then sponsored several bake sales, sold pom-poms for use at the pep assemblies, and put up the traditional pep signs in the halls on pre-game nights. In mid-February, the annual pot- luck dinner was held to honor all Gecohi athletes. This was followed by the presentation of a plaque to the wrestlers for a job well done. The Faculty- All Star basketball game proved a fitting climax to an evening of fun. 0 FFIC E R S: BACK: B. Wolfer. Treasurer: B. Zeni, Sign Chairman: Marlin. Secretary. FRONT: T. Weaver. ice-president: and S. Ziegler. President. 66 G.A.A. BOARD D. Larson, K. Benson, S. Haroldson, J. Sanders, K. Pitz, L. Youngren, B. Odl, P. McConnaughay, B. Thompson, T. Weaver, V. Lencioni. Under the direction of a new sponsor, Miss Larimore, the Girls’ Athletic Associa- tion pursued a busy schedule of speedaway, bowling, volleyball, basketball, horseback riding, and playdays. In March, a Father-Daughter Night enabled fathers and daugh- ters to pool their skills in a few of these sports. The initiation of new members in April concluded another successful year of G.A.A. 67 One of Gecohi’s outstanding organizations is the “G” Club, whose chief purpose is promoting interest in athletics. This year the club generously purchased a new scoreboard for the basketball games. The “G” Club further endeared itself to Geneva athletic fans by selling quantities of hot dogs and popcorn at the football games— the cold air seemed to whet everyone’s appetite. This spring, the Senior club members took a trip to see an athletic event in Chicago. 68 Phil Staley, Vice-president; George Peck, President; Tom Busch, Secretary-Treasurer. Jreskman Basketball Zeam One of the finest freshman teams in recent years, the class of “66” has compiled a very good record of 16 wins and only 6 losses. Playing such schools as La Grange, Hinsdale, and Glenbard West (schools of much greater enrollment), they did a fine job. They show great potential and should go a long way in the coming years. 3rosk-Sopk Basketball Zeam The sophomores had a very rough schedule this year. They got off to a rather slow start; but as the year went by, they steadily improved. At the close of the sea- son they compiled a 10 win and 12 loss record. 70 Varsity basketball Zeam The varsity had one of the best records of any team in the state, 25 wins and 2 losses. They went through the conference season undefeated and won the Batavia Holiday Tournament. The only losses they incurred were at the hands of East Aurora and Lockport. two fine teams. Their best game was at Naperville when they scored a decisive victory of 54 to 45. junior Varsity basketball Zeam 71 Cheerleaders VARSITY S. Foreman, S. Anderson, B. Thompson, S. Crane, B. Wolfer, Alt. B. Ellsworth, P. Sander, S. Lavorini, M. Marshall. Wrestling VARSITY TEAM TOP ROW: Coach Holtz, J. Grozis, W. Jeskie, B. Neri, F. Hoot man, F. Robinson, D. Geiken, G. Nountsier, S. Sauer, K. Tom- berg, J. Difazzio, Manager. FRONT: J. Marberry, J. Jorgensen, B. Haroldson, B. Myer. FROSH-SOPH TEAM 76 TOP ROW: Coach Auchstetter, G. Gordon, J. Sochor, M. Yackley, G. Backus, J. Johnson, B. Blincoe. MIDDLE ROW: B. Ibsen, P. Zeni, D. Armstrong, B. Garrity, J. Fortman, J. Sauer. FRONT: L. Cameron, M. Brown, G. Frasz, P. Marberry, J. Benes. Though this was only the third year for wrestling at Gecohi, our Viking grapplers did an admirable job and gained a great deal of experience. Four sophomores and one freshman wrestled on the var- sity squad. Two of the sophomores, Bruce Haroldson (95 lb.) and John Marberry (108 lb.), finished with the best individual records, and in view of the progress they made this year can be expected to lead the team next season. There were only four seniors wrestling, two of them without any previous experience. Besides providing need- ed leadership, the seniors won cer- tain crucial matches. In the meet against Belvidere, Ken Tornberg, Jim Grozis, and Dick Geiken all pinned their opponents, thus giv- ing Geneva a 26-24 victory. Sen- iors again came through against Central for another Viking victory. The freshmen made an excellent showing at the Freshman Conference Tourna- ment. Mike Yackley (145 lb.), and Gary Anderson 1165 lb.) both placed 1st: Mike Brown (103 lb.) placed 2nd. At the Varsity Conference, Bruce Haroldson (95 lb.) won a 1st and John Marberry (103 lb.), a second. Both boys are sophomores. The District Contest proved a fitting climax to the year—three Gecohi wrestlers received medals. Haroldson (95 lb.) and Marberry (103 lb.) both got seconds, thus qualify- ing to wrestle in the State Sectional contest. Grozis (165 lb.) won a 3rd by defeating a boy who had beaten him earlier in the season. The valuable experience gained this year and the hard work expended by most of the boys should make the next season an even better one. The future of wrestling at Gecohi looks bright indeed! 77 78 Drama Club This has been an exceptionally busy year for the Drama Club, which not only presented its traditional Triple Play Night, but also produced a three act play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. In the spring the club made several theatre trips and attended a drama workshop at Northwestern University. We have all enjoyed the Drama Club’s fine dramatic endeavors and want to extend a special thanks to the club’s stage crew, Oral Groves and Ed Harz, for their help during the Viking Review and several vocal con- certs. OFFICERS: Sue McMillion, President; Bill Marberry, Vice-president; Carol Jo Weiss, Treasurer. SEATED: Mr. Frank Church, Advisor. 80 Jn Recognitio n of — Geneva representatives to Boys' State and Girls State: 1 to r., R. McGath, 1 Burgess, B. Liden, C. Hokonson, D. Krell, S. Foreman, B. Johansen. Dick Krell, American Legion Award Sue Ziegler, American Legion Award Betty Thompson, D.A.R. Award Tom Busch, S.A.R. Award Viking Review Gecohi students are talented! Anyone who attended the First Annual Viking Review will enthusiastically confirm this statement. The audience began laugh- ing during the opening moments of Roger McGath’s famous imitations and rarely stopped through the rest of the program. However, not all acts were humorous. Claudia Moore and Pete Johnson, who were awarded first place for the best individual act, teamed as the Travelers Two and sang several beautiful folk songs. Two of their songs were originals composed by Pete. The junior girls received first place in group acts for their skit depicting the hazards of an early morn- ing bus ride. As a finale, a group of radiant, shapely students presented their rendition of the ever-popu- lar can-can. The dance has never looked quite like this before—the performers were all brawny members of the Viking athletic squads. We hope that the great success of our first variety show will assure its continuance as an annual event. 82 Review 83 Student Council EXECUTIVE BOARD Claudia Moore, Rec. Secretary; Cheryl Berry, Corresponding Secretary; Sharon Foreman, Trcas.; Dick Krell, President; Bruce Neri, Vice-president. The Student Council is composed of homeroom representatives, class officers, and Student Council officers. This group, directed by Mr. Morris and Mrs. Babb, under- took many new projects in an effort to kindle a greater interest in strong student government. Some of the most successful projects were the monitor and honor study hall system, pennies for Care, and the creation of several standing committees. The appointment of non-council members to these committees aided the formation of closer student body—council relationships. However, old projects were not forgotten in the quest for new' ones. The Student Council, continued to %end proceeds from the apple machine to the A.F.S. and again sponsored the annual homecoming dance. These activities are a good start in the right direction—with cooperation from the student body, this group can become a true student government. 84 Student Court BACK ROW: A. Horst, R. Brashler, L. Cillcspie, P. Hubka, T. Anderson, J. Bigliani, G. Frier. FRONT ROW: C. Johnson, S. Ziegler, W. Sander, C. Hokonson. Because the student body expressed a desire to discipline its own members, the Student Council authorized the formation of a student court modeled after our state and federal courts. The court officers, who were appointed by the Student Council President, consisted of three tribunes, two prosecuting attorneys, two defense attor- neys, two stenographers, and two bailiffs. These people held court once a week, some- times holding additional sessions if the docket warranted them. Let’s support this latest attempt for increased student participation in school affairs! 85 The Student Council at Work Chorus Girl’s Octet Chamber Ensemble During fifth period the music room rang with joyous singing. Sometimes the voices came from the combined chorus; but more often small groups, such as madrigals or octets, were rehearsing. The various choral groups presented their first concert at Christmas time, following it with many other performances, including a folk con- cert, school exchange concerts, the Spring Concert, and the Pops Concert. Chorus Madrigal II Madrigal I Boy's Octet Qecoki afe Staff ’ Jright) Kathy Hart, Mary Hallahan, Iran Dettloff, Mary Hallberg, Lynn Murdock. SECOND ROW: Jane Offers, Betty Thompson, Suzanne Motley, Charlene Schulte, Diane larson, Judy Cherry, Sue Ziegler, Mary Stubbe, Liz Walker, Kathy Johnson, Barb Zeni. • HIIHD HOW: Debbie Becker, Kris Benson, Kathy Ball, Marijane Brundige, Marian Wogulis. Pat Smith, Bob Johansen, Chuck Kadovich, Koger McCath. Tern Speer. Carolyn Naylor, Jane Fairbank, Marilyn Pratt. In order to allow each member to write more articles, the Gecohi Life Staff was reduced. The editors added several new features to the paper: a wrestling column, Student Council news in every issue, and an increased number of pictures and cartoons. 88 89 FROSH-SOPH FRONT ROW: J. Roach, J. Marberry, J. Frasz, B. Haroldson, B. Madison. SECOND ROW: R. Tornberg, P. Robinson, A. Kaste, D. McConnaughay, J. Kapple, J. Lencioni, C. Sund, B. Atherton. BACK ROW: Coach H. Scvems, B. Bennett, D. Wohrcr, S. Shewalter, P. Lauer, J. Volker, J. Peterson, B. McDonald, T. Jacobson, Coach D. Erlandson. VARSITY FRONT ROW: D. Bennett, B. Cox, J. Enquist, P. Jonsson. BACK ROW: Coach H. Severns, J. Wohrcr, B. Johansen, G. Peck, D. Benson, Coach D. Erlandson. 90 The 1962 track season completed another year of sports at Gecohi with several boys showing unusual ability in their individual events. At the state meet. Steve Cooper rep- resented Geneva in the discus throw. Denny Wohrer set pole vault records in the Tri- City and Conference meets. Along with reg- ularly scheduled dual meets, Geneva also participated in several multi-team meets including the Elmwood Park Relays, Dis- trict Track Meet, and Fox Valley Relays. Mr. Dave Erlandson served as Head Track Coach with Mr. Harold Severns as- sisting. 91 Dance Band 92 Band This fall, the Geneva High School marching band braved rain and cold weather to present entertaining half-time shows for the football games. In November, the members gladly discarded their marching shoes and began practice of concert band music. They made their first public appearance as a concert band during the school Christmas assembly. Later in the year, the band participated in the Tri-City Band Festival, the Spring Concert, and the Pops Concert—a favorite for all ages. In June, the playing of “Pomp and Circumstance” heralded the close of the 1962-63 band activities. Pep ft and 93 IZJ. The three goals of future teachers are to know, to do, and to be. To know A teacher must acquire all possible knowledge. To do He must develop effective teaching techniques. To be Always, he must set a good example. This year members of the F.T.A. became acquainted with these goals by listening to speakers, watching films, and visiting the junior high and elementary schools. S. Crane, D. Larson, M. Stubbe, K. Benson, Miss Johnson. IHJ Any student who is taking a home eco- nomics course may join the F.H.A., an or- ganization for future homemakers. At Thanksgiving and Christmas the members showed their civic interest in helping oth- ers by giving a basket of food to a needy- family. The club’s other major project for the year was selling candy at basketball and football games. 95 Jo-Ann Saltzman. Vice-president; Vicki Okerblad, President; Lora Ruge, Secretary; Peg Saltzman, Treasurer.