Glenbard High School - Pinnacle Yearbook (Glen Ellyn, IL)

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A things that entertained Bill were an airplane ride, a college foot- ball game, a hockey game, meeting col- lege celebri- ties, and re- newing old acquaintan- ces. But the thing that pleases him most is the framed all- state certifi- cate that now hangs on his wall. Debt to the Pilgrims Glenbard students owe their first real vaca- tion of the year to their forefathers, the Pil- grims, whose day of Thanksgiving happily is still continued. However, many students met together again on Friday evening to watch the basketball teams win two games from Wheaton. Everyone came back to school re- freshed Cif not refreshed at least restedj. f'All State Bill Becker. Look, Brenda! a Man! Is John Doe here today ? said the anxious teacher scanning the crowd of unrecognizable pupils. The instructress could not be blamed, how- ever, for a crowd of the strangest people she had ever seen was before her. Between periods boys were seen running up the halls closely followed by some wild-eyed girls. The event was Sadie Hawkin's Day. On that day kids came dressed in their versions of Dogpatch's leading citizens. A somewhat rowdy school day was followed by an open-house at which the girls presided. The girls en- joyed it very much. Tea for Two l On December 4 the G.A.A. held its annual mothers' tea. The mothers first assembled in the gym to watch a gym show presented by the gym classes. After exhibitions of various ac- tivities enjoyed in the regular classes were given, both moth- ers and daughters retired to the cafeteria to partake of punch and cake. Watch the Birdie Click! Nextl Just one click of the shutter when mouths are open and eyes closed is the recipe for the photographing of students at Glenbard. All freshmen and all new students are required to have their pic- tures takeng anyone else that desires to pur- chase them may. This annual event is her- alded by the sly removal of compacts from purses by the girls and the stealthy combing of hair by the boys. A picture of each new stu- dent is filed in the office, students usually exchange the rest. Scientific Americans In order to augment their store of scientific knowledge the physics classes took a day from school in December for a field trip to Chicago. While prowling around the Museum of Science and Industry, they adequately marveled at man's amazing progress in various fields of scientific endeavor. In addition they toured the International Harvester Tractor Plant, a plant which has since been closed to visitors ibecause of the war, not the physics classesj. One and Two and Follow the down beat. Weary, haggard faces looked up at the in- domitable figure of Mr. Baer and then down at their instruments. Was it worth it all, this practicing, memorizing, and harmonizing? It was. For the annual band concert this year was one of the finest ever given. Inci- dentally, the students got a taste of what was to come when the band played several num- bers at a preceding convocation. This pre- vue showed what the band could really do and proved very good advertising for the subse- quent Sunday concert. Noel, Noel! Perhaps the freshmen and new students were surprised when on the day before Christ- mas vacation the beautiful notes of Christmas carols chimed through the halls. It is one of Mothers at G.A.A. Tea hear F. L. B. Page twenty-three

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Left: G1'oniel' tells 'emg Right: Conga chain. No Tackling Here Once again this year our football heroes were honored with the Football Dance given by the Girls' Athletic Association. The dance was held in the school gym on Saturday, No- vember 15. To make the boys feel at home, the completely transformed gym was made to look similar to a regular football field. At either end of the gym was a huge white goal- post decorated with caricatures of some of the players. Along the walls were yard markers while a wishing well reposed in the middle of the floor. When the evening was half spent, Leonard Hollenbeck representing the lightweights and Laurence Marley and Bill Perry representing the heavyweights gave short speeches on be- half of the teams. Then Mr. Booher and Mr. Gronewold each gave short addresses. The dance was a great success. Farmer in the Dell One of the most likable and under- standing members of the faculty left this year to take up the honorable art of farming. Mr. E. R. Anselm, who taught geometry and algebra for thirteen years at Glenbard, is now proving his pro- blems with a spade and drawing his proofs with a plow. Mr. Anselm was well known for his remarkable sense of humor, and many swore that he had a genuine giggle. Be- fore coming to Mr. Anselm Page twenty-two Glenbard, this gen- tleman taught in t h r e e different schools, but upon arriving at the castle on the hill he really settled down to improving the minds of Glen- bardians. Incident- ally he also played a sharp game of chess as no chess club member could deny. No one knows what the future holds, but Glenbard wishes its former math teacher the best of luck in raising blooded stock and man- aging a mechanized farm. Never Too Old For one night Glenbard students could gloat because their parents were going to school. The annual Parents' Night was held on November 18. At this time mamas and papas learned just what their children's school day was like. They went to each class, heard the dear teachers explain about the course, and then inquired as to their children's grades fwhich was the only unpleasant thing about the eveningj. Thus enlightened, parents know now why grades are not as high as they might be, and ever increasing lines are seen burying themselves in teacher's face. At least parents are often more strict-and often more sympa- thetic. Let's Go ! Glenbard opened its 1941-1942 basketball season in Morton's large auditorium. Luck wasn't with the teams that night, for they lost both games, the score of the combined freshmen-sophomore lightweight game was 31-28, and of the heavyweight game, 34-14. Although suffering a double defeat, Glen- bard's spirit was not dampenedg both the teams and the students were eager to set out upon the conference basketball race full of pep and enthusiasm. Pass the Food ! Chosen as back on Pat Harmon's all-state football team this year was Bill Becker, the hungriest guy in the school. The honor, ac- corded Bill because of his outstanding play for Glenbard, entitled him to spend a week- end at the University of Illinois with the rest of the all-state team. Here Bill was soon es- tablished as the boy with the hollow interior, for at the first banquet he consumed three steak dinners. His great joy was a book of passes enabling him to eat anything or go any- where he desired free of charge. Among other

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Curtis at chimesg Christmas convo play. the highlights of the Christmas season, along with several other activities. In the annual Christmas convocation, the choir, orchestra, and choruses united to pre- sent a fine musical program While the dra- matics department presented a play. The last part of the convo was given over to carol singing by the students. The Girl Reserves and Hi-Y collaborated with the rest of the school in furnishing Christmas baskets, chi1dren's toys, and Christ- mas trees to needy families. The Hi-Y also presented its annual Christmas party for forty younger boys in the school community during vacation. Three games kept the basketball squads busy during vacation. In the DeKalb tourna- ment Glenbard lost its first game to Sycamore. However, a previous double victory over Maine and another double one over Hinsdale made up for it. Christmas time's gayety lent itself well to all these activities and perhaps made it the most enjoyable season of the year. 79 Any Bonds Today? This cry has echoed through the halls of Glenbard for many a day. The kids have given up being spendthrifts in order to save their pennies for defense stamps. The plan of selling these parcels of freedom was organ- ized and carried out by the Student Council with multitudes of sugges- tions from other patriots. Every noon hour the line to the booth is long, and de- fense books are filling up rapidly. Members of the council volunteered to act as salesmen, and each noon hour one of them presides at the booth. The plan is not only convenient, but also serves many as a re- minder that everyone can do his share in an emer- gency. PARTIDA At the end of the first semester one of Glenbard's best-liked teachers left. Cheerful, smiling H, M i s s C r o u s e l changed her occu- pation f r o m a Spanish teacher to a government employee. She in- tended to use her extensive k n o W- ledge of the Span- ish language to aid the govern- ment. Miss C r 0 u s e had taught Span- ish at Glenbard for eight years, ever since she had received her master's degree in the romance languages from the University of Illinois. Here at Glen- bard she did her bit to further U. S. relations with Latin America by sponsoring the Pan- American League. With Miss Crouse novv working for the government, it is certain that Uncle Sam's Good Neighbor policy will go a long Way. Miss Crouse Halfway Mark Shortly after noon on Friday, January 24, for the first time in many months the halls Were absolutely quiet, the semester had end- ed. Even though this semester had brought the students many pleasant events, its end brought pleasure. uk if ir Page twenty-four