Goodfield High School - Sequel Yearbook (Goodfield, IL)

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The Junior Class sponsored the p1ay SAVED BY THE BELLE on November 26 and 27 in the high school auditorium. The central character was Rita Powers CLena Reeserl, an orphan, who had been kept in school through the generosity of her Uncle Henry who lived in New York and whom she rarely saw. When Uncle Henry passed on, Rita discovered he was far from the million- aire she had supposed him to be, and it looked as if she would have to leave school. Her only inheritance was young Jackie Clark CBob Bandekol, a prize fighter, and his manager, Slugger 0'Day CJimKnappJ. Other members of the cast were: Warren Sands CWesley KnaPP5, a young reporterg Mrs. Fish CBarbara Nohlj the sorority house mother, Mitzie, Lulu, Harriet, Pudge, Bonnie, Doris, and Ginnie, all Rita's sorority sisters played respectively by Ruthmarie Woertz, Donna Woertz, Evelyn Knapp, Freida Holliger, Jo Ann Kuntz, Helen , Asher, and Betty Zobrist. Entering fully into the spirit of CHRISTMAS, we held our annual all school PARTY on December 20. The early part of the even- ing was spent singing Christmas carols. After we sang at many homes, we returned to the high-school for the rest of the party. The highlight of the evening was the exchange of gifts. A In January, the Sophomore boys painted the Student Lounge. They painted it pale green and jonquil yellow. Just as they were start- ing this, Miss Phares of the Pantagraph stopped and snapped their picture. Things stood at a stand still for a while. Feeling ambitious one day, a group of students went out and collected the furniture pro- mised us by different people in the community. They arranged the

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furniture in the room and hung the drapes. The lounge was a favorite gathering place among the students for the rest of the semester. February 14, the Senior Class sponsored a VALENTINE PARTY at which several hundred valentines were passed out. A week later the Seniors gave a CARD PARTY for the pur- pose of raising money. The big event of the evening was the raffle of nylons and the giving of door prizes. March 7 was a red-letter day for students of GCHS. An IEA meeting was held in Peoria, so NO SCHOOL. On March 14, the faculty and student body enjoyed a PARTY given by the Junior Class. A St. Patrick's Day theme was carried out. On Monday, March 17, the boys' and girls' physical educa- tion classes presented a.n exhibition of tumbling acts. Donna Lou and Ruthmarie Woertz entertained the audience with a specialty dance to the tune of Sidewalks of New York. A BOX SOCIAL, new to the students of GCHS, was given by the Sophomore Class on March 28. Many beautifully decorated boxes were auctioned off. One of the happiest events of the year occurred between April 4th and Sth--EASTER VACATION. Who Killed Aunt Caroline? Yes, that's what kept the audience in suspense until the very last when the Senior Class pre- sented their play on April 23 and 24. The play centered around the Endicott family and their financial problems. The case included Helen Asher, jim Knapp, Ruthrnarie Woertz, Betty Zobrist, Jo Anne Kuntz,