Genoa Township High School - Reflections Yearbook (Genoa, IL)

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we were introduced to the Captain at dinner tonight. It was Ronald CPeteJ Kellogg! He informed us that he entered the Navy after he graduated from school. we spent an enjoyable evening with him fat his expensel. He told us many stories of the sea. Whether they were true or not he did not say. At nine, we went down to dance. An old familiar grin greeted us from the leader of the jazz orchestra, and despite the black face make- up, we recognized Frank Kellogg. At the end of the selection we went over to say HHe11o.N As we drew closer, we noticed it was an all girl orchestra. Leave it to Frank. He introduced us to two of his vunieit additions, Mary Vandling, torch singer, and FRita Stevens, dancer. we found that Mary had changed her name to Bunny O'Rourke and Rita, to Fluffy Furr. Friday, April 25: Finally landed in Sweden. On our way to Stockholm, we stopped at a farmhouse to get some fish, and, to our surprise, we were greeted by Arlette Johnson, looking plu p and prosperous, and her husband Bob. we visited awhile with them and then continued on the way to Stockholm. Arriving'at Stockholm, we were met by a prominent society leader, Joan Barcus. Her fondness for romance had been leading her a merry chase with the Swedes. Joan insisted we stop at her hotel suite for a short visit. She stopped her new Tucker by a huge two-story garage and showed us her large collection of cars. Same old Joan! Monday, April 28: we are stopping in Czechoslavakia for a time to study its entrancing language. Went to the Royal Palace. While gazing at the works of art, we perceived someone hurrying along the corridor taking huge strides. we could not be mistaken, that bouncy little walk betrayed Rosie Polka. After an hour's chat with this emnress, we were all of the same ooinion, that Rosie had not changed a bit. She still had that coy blush and still used those great long words. fThat's what fools the CzechsJ Thursday, April SO: In Constantinople at last! The trip from Czecho- slovakia was terrific. is soon as we got to Turkey we began to hear rumors that the famous Pasha, Harlan Clausen, had just selected another wife for his harem. Oh, for the life of a Turk! Friday, May ls Cairo, Egypt. While visiting a native quarter, we were attracted by the jungle music issuing from the bazaar. we wandered in that direction and came upon a native dance in progress. To our amaze- ment, we recognized two dark-skinned beauties-Anna Mae Phillips and Jane Morgan. 31

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Prophecy Adventure-loving people as we are, Miles Johnson, Bill Sherman, and I, Ann Holroyd, decided to take an exciting round the world voyage. Many unexpected things occurred during our trip, as you shall find out by reading our diary. A Globegadder's Diary - 1971 Friday, April 18: Have started our round the world voyage: all omens point to an exciting trip, for the strangest of circumstances brought us in contact with a few of our classmates. we were speeding around a corner in New York City and just had time to catch a glimpse of a figure, in not very immaculate white, sitting dejectedly on a curbstone. It was our classmate, Dan Bonne. He had achieved his ambition of being a white-collar man in a big city. we waved frantically, but discovered, to our disappointment, that he was asleep. When we arrived at the dock, we perceived a familiar crewecut jut- ting above one of the many barrels along the dock. The head was nod- ding vigorously to the tune of nOh, Come All Ye Sinners.n As we drew closer, we saw a woman ringing a bell for all she was worth with one hand and extending a tin cup with the other. The man with the crewecut was busily beating an old drum. No, could it be? It wus! Pat and Clyde, of all people! They were devotedly supporting tho Salvation Arnq' with their lusty voices. They looked entrancing in their drab gray uniforms. - However, the most alarming thing in all the day's experiences hap- pened when we were putting out to sea. As we were gazing at the Statue of Liberty for a last look, we discovered, at the charming lady's head, a person on top waving a white bandanna. Using our binoculars, we dis- covered the figure was none other than Lawrence Rubeck jauntily perched on the top, evidently much at home- Inquiring around, we found that he had perched there for six weeks in an attempt to pass the former record Monday, April 21: Aboard the USS Cog for our trip. Found our state- rooms very comfortable. Suddenly, without any preliminaries, up the ganrplank came someone completely hidden under two immense trunks, which were dumped unceremoniously before us. From under them Norene Hayden, Chief Stewardess, rose to her full, imposing height. we leazned from her that the two explorers, Bettie Westerbeck and Dolores Swanson, were on the vessel bound for ancient Sheba. Now who ever would have thought Bettie and Dolores would do that! Seeing so many Prankanstein pictures must have given them courage to set out on this daring adventure. 50

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Wednesday, May 15: Gee, that trip through the Suez Canal was certainly a long one. Stopped at Aden for an hour, and there in the sands of the desert, we discovered Harold CDuckyJ Phillips writing religious disser- tations which will convert the world. He has lived the life of a her- mit for ten whole years. Wednesday, May 22: In the heart of Africa-thrills and more thrills. As we were passing down the muddy waters of the Gunpoyo River, we saw two figures moving stealthily about in the thickets. When they stepped into the clearing and saw us, they stared with unbelief. we finally recognized them as our old classmates Bill Skinner and Carole Benson! Bill's hair trailing down his back was really a sight to behold. He also had developed a long flowing beard. we were sure to hear an ex- citing story from these classmates. Bill had left Mavis to take care of their home and he had set out in search of the elusive uCoo-Coon bird and had, by chance, run across Carole, who had fled to the deepest jungles to await the growth of her hair after she had whacked off too much. Incidently, she wanted to find the nPowePow' pup. They 'had found instead, swinging from the branches of trees, eating bananas, and throwing ooconuts, the famous butterfly scientist, Eddie Lange. Never would have thought Eddie and butterflies would mix. Sunday, May 26: we left lovely Africa today. The river was very choppy. As we leaned over the rail, not from desire, we assure you, we sighted a small tug coming along side. Among the new' passengers was Ruth Melton. we found Ruth looking very well, although she was starting to gray at the temples. She told us that she was now painting and that she and her husband Stan were on their annual vacation. we spent the rest of the trip to Alaska with them. Monday, June 3: Reached Alaska at last. Near the Pole we found Frieda Brian enjoying life in her igloo and eating whale fat with as much rel- ish as she used to eat Milky Way candy bars in G. T. H. S. She told us the north was very fascinating and her igloo was plastered with pic- sures of her North Pole Pin-up boys. Not bad! Miles and Bill were dfseppointed in not finding any girls' pictures though. Frieda told us tiat one of her best neighbors was Marlene Davis, who with Dick had some to the north to sell refrigerators. She said refrigerators were a fad in Alaska. Now who ever would have thought that! we drove around by Marlene and Dick's igloo and were surprised to I. -ind reon signs all around it, and in the front yard was parked their Little old red Ford, rigged with skis to travel the frozen terrain. 32