Goodfield High School - Sequel Yearbook (Goodfield, IL)

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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,

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Donna Woertz, Bill Sauder, Bob Bandeko, Evelyn Knapp, Barbara Nohl, Wesley Knapp, and Shirley Iones. The annual JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET, a formal affair, was .held May 10, in the Slm Room of the Jefferson Hotel in Peoria. The theme centered around a Dutch garden and was pleasingly carried out with appropriate appointments. A four course dinner was served. After dinner, a short entertainment program consisting of a piano solo by Evelyn Knapp, and a vocal solo by Lena Reeser. After the program the entire group enjoyed an evening in Peoria. On the evening of May 9, the GIRLS CHORUS presented their annual MUSICALE under the direction of Miss Robinson. Many fine songs rendered by the group won the applause of a large and appreciative audience. COMMENCEMENT completed the school year of 1946-1947. It was held on Tuesday evening May 27 in the auditorium. White caps and gowns was the dress for the seniors. Dr. V. M. Houston, professor of education and principal of University High School was the speaker and Rev. Reiley gave the invocation and benediction. Music was furnished by a string trio from Normal University. Diplomas were presented to the seniors by Mrs. Lois Hohulin, president, the Board of Education,