Grayslake Community High School - Emerald Yearbook (Grayslake, IL)

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onot .qtucfenti 0 '48 Z '49 , - 4 PHYLLIS SOUKUP mins. . ELMER STONE Phyllis Soukup and Elmer Stone were named Valedictorian and Salutatorian oi the Senior Class of 1949. These honors are determined by the student's average over a period of seven semesters in high school. Phyllis completed thiswork with an average of 93.75, while Elmer attained 92.85. Phyllis transferred from Lyons Township High School at the beginning ot her junior year and almost immediately she proved her ability as a leader in school work. She was elected class treasurer and a cheerleader soon after her arrival. She was an active member of many other school organizations. Elmer, too, is one of our leaders. He served as the senior representative to the Student Council, managed the football and basketball teams, participated in the senior play, Sen- tor Prom , and was a sport's writer for the Rambling Ram. He is the first boy to attain such a scholastic honor in the history of G.C.H.S. The Valedictorian in 1948 was Connie Sheldon, and the Salutatorian was Aillen Devine. Both are now in college furthering their educations in the fields they hope to enter. Seniors elected into the National Honor Society in 1948 were Harold Grutzmacher, the first boy in our chapter, Marilyn Hook, who also was awarded the American Legion Award along with Harold. The Iuniors, were Elmer Stone, Sherley Giernoth, and Marilyn Yopp. Early last tall three members of the Class of '49 were chosen, they were Nancy Laird, Phyllis Soukup, Barbara Brawley, and Clara Hertel. The new Iunior members were chosen at the annual Honor's Night program.