Gridley High School - Pylon Yearbook (Gridley, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 198 of the 1945 volume:

fx 1 W 6.3 EDITED AND HJBHSHED lg: 1. .vw f :4fEf,.:5l! THE Cl!-XSS OF !744f'45 CDF THE I GRIDLEV CCDMMUMTV ' HIGH SQHOGI- Cf-JRIDLEV fLL!NO!S ,iw V+ If xi If ,fi P 4.77. n 'V N-x DEDICATION We , the Senior Class of Grldley Community High School, dedicate this volume of the Pylon to good old G. C. H. S. Our first high school was founded in 1892, on Wood- ford and Fourth streets Cbetter known as Heiplefs yardl. In 1906, the present building was built. In 1919, the school became a fully recognized high school. In 1956, Gridley High School became Gridley Community High School. In 1957, the Home Ee. and Ag formed. Our Gymnasium was dedicated Today, we have a faculty of a faculty of one as it was fifty ricultural departments wem in December of 1940. eight members, instead of two years ago . We Seniors hope that in some way we have helped to improve G.C.H.S., and that the next fifty-two years will.dnw the improvements the last fifty-two have. We regret our leaving your walls, but we are proud that we have graduated from a school with such an honorable raxrd In MENGRY of GMHRETT LOY Farmer Agricultural lnsuructor of Gridlcy Community High School Whc died in battle October 20, 1944 on New Guinea FORILYLXIZD The Senior Class of 19125, in prccentirji this, the sixth issue cf the Pylwn, have tried to place in your hands an authentic history ci' facts and pictures of your life at G.C.I?..b. fur your future enjoyment. A r 4 O 5 A 6 r if X 2 4'f+eyogg :sf :ravi . :iii-5 :- 'oak 'Y . . v -f lf-F, 'APS' -S :gs 0 4 r 55 .334 .Vg 59 I- A ,-s 1' .. , .Q-.V 2,-x5-5 -2-, A -wg Fiji: --1 1173 f-sv. , .:3-- 'lx 5. g g-if 5 X -. .ggi 6 V G.. cw ,gm-7: ll dn Q. 'L ' I'-- '.1Fi':. 4? DMD . - X g, kwa, x 4 I .Y Q .ills , ..,, :W ,-4 ' v. .-x-gp r .- fa 9-sf -, K Q, .55-' sg. ' :5-qi -Q, 1:52-21:3 XS. vi Q? 5. 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Shinpaugh Our Board of Education and Principal have done an ex- cellent job of furnishing the students of G.C.H.S. with the necessary materials and supervision for the best type of educational program obtainable under the present war condi- tions. They have functioned smoothly as the governing body for our school, and deserve the thanks of the tax payers of dis- trict 410. Both the student body and faculty take this opportunity to express our thanks to them. Mn Hiff Mr: 5a.T,ter15elJ Miss Curfis 'M5'S Hepperl Miss Ferre!! Mr. Can' ritf Mn Towner' FACULTY L. L. Shinpaugh Palmira, Illinois .A. Eureka College .A. University of Ill. B M I. S. N. U. Principal and Physics Margaret Lee Ferrell Sidney, Ohio B.A. Brenau College, Gainesville, Georgia N. Arthur Jordan Con- vatory, Indianapolis, Indiana Eastman School of Music Rochester, New York Music, English, Latir B. Sv Mary Hcppcrly Chenoa, Illinois A.B. DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana Graduate Work at Indiana Statc Tcachcrs' Collcgc Torrc Haute, Indiana Butlcr University, Ind- ianapolis, Indiana I.S.N.U. Normal, Illinois Doris M. Curtis Murryvillc, Illinois B. Univcrsity of Ill. Urbana, Illinois English, Biology Sponsor of Gridlitc A. W. H. Hill Ludlow, Illinois B.S. Bradlty Polytcchnic Instituto, Peoria, Illinois M.S. University of Illinois Urivcrsity of Iowa X Boys Physical Educotion Mathematics Trick Coachk Sponsor of Oophonorc Class Harold Sattcrficld Normal, Illinois Smith Hugnts Agriculture, B. Ed. Illinois Stoto Nor- mal Univcrsity Normal, Illinois Graduatc work at Univcrsity of Illinois, Urbana, Ill. Agriculturc F.F.A. Advisor 'x Home Economics, Girls P.R. Sponsor of Freshman C1335 Home Economics Club Advisor Sporsor of Junior Class Epnbgt Cgppitt G-A-a- Advisor Landon, England l Attended h3rkingmcn's Collc,- E- W- TOWHQP I London, England UP'wf121,. Illinois- BJ.. Tufts Collage B.S. in Vommorcc K.S.T.C. Mggggchusctts ' PltfSbUP3h, Kansa? Joined Shgrwood HJdy's Euro- Groduatc work ot University pcon Seminar study of politics Of 1115-U0iS and econozxics. COUNCFCC W I Graduate work at Chicago Uni- Baskctboll Uooch vcrsity PYl9U HdVlS0T . Social Scicncc Sponsor of Studcrt Council Gbngpal 3015366 SPJHSOP Of SCRiOP Class Sponsor of Senior Gloss Violctte Gramm p Griilcy, Illin is Office Sccrctiry ,- KNKX A fi2Ar'vV'N ' I 0 ,iwxllff WZ? Q 41 3 MN ff? iff f,fa .'.?,ges:v w .lx 3 1' MEX f LM!! 3: ,UM3 -afo xsmk, Z!,H.,K'ci:,fijQ!J 1, W' f WP - Wig ,W 5 , ff fj2 'j3 2 Ji! ' W 'LW UK QJJJN 2 ,f A M mf 41 f 3 O Q T.....,..,f 2 f A Af Lf O . V .1 +2 3- f S In :al QW + + 14+ 11+ z If , H 5 fL',. Q ff A Q nf vw NO-'O 'NNQ xv 0585009 20 Q5 ff? QQ 0? 0'-0 QZQS :3 ooovoaoo lo: : 5 S , + 4. .2 Nr l W - Mur 3' 5 .2 Q Q- Cornwell C. Hodel gui' . ir C' iw., jf Schlipf U Berfsche +V Q3 Q I -1 L. Uodsoh --' X 105600-uxNo0,x gg on ,. -Ozozozch og fog? . MNC! xx 9 vm xx 0 -M K., ov.-3 K' R' Kearney R. Gramm I N SENIORS O f - Evan will use his singing talents to serenade a certain person Michigan. Class Trees. 4 Pylon 5,4 ' Gridlite 5,4 Bus. han. 4 Student Council 5,4 Treas. 5,4 Pep Club 5 Speech 4 County 4 Band 5,4 Chorus 1,5 County 5 V .,., JLQ, Jane has refused offers to bec in ome editor of many leading newspapers She prefers to stick to the Gr :Litas ' Pylon 5,4 Bus. Man. 4 Gridlite l,2,5,4 Ed. 4 Student Council 5 Pep Club 5,4 F.H.A. 1 G.A.A. 1,2,5,4 Seo. 2 Pres. 4 Speech 1,5 County 5 Dis. 5 Chorus l,2,5,4 County l,2,5,4 Band l,2,5,4 Librarian 5,4 id- nCurses the Villian is Fiolcdn 1 nThe White Phantomn 2 1 HHealth, Wealth,'and Romancen nThe Death Birdn 4 Scholarship 5 Citizenship 5 Charlotte D. very dcservingly the D. A. R. Pylon 2,5,4 cridiite 2,:5,4 Pep Club 4 F.H.A. 1,2 - G.A.A. l,2,5,4 Trees. 4' Chorus l,2,5,4 County l,5,4 Band l Librarian 4 nThe Death Uirdn 4 D. A. R. 4 5 won Hollywo d is beckoxing, but ou nFrankien won't leave. Pylon 4 Ass. nd. 4 Gridlite 5 I Student Council 5,4 V.P. 4 Pep Club 5,4 F.F.A. 4 Chorus l,2,5 band l,2,5,4 Basketball 5,4 Track 4 nHoalth, Wealth, and Homancon 5 nThe D3ath Birdn 4 iQL25mi?4u1 cfgggfiggb' Winifred walks thc path of lif very carefully. She has had onl one nslipn so far. Pylon 4 Student Council 4 Sec. 4 Pop Club 4 F.H.A. l,2,5,4 G.A.A. 1,2 Chorus l,2,5,4 County l,2,5,4 Librarian 5,4 nPamperod Uarlingn 1 Whealth, Wealth, and Romanccn 5 nThe Death Birdu 4 1 ff.-1? QQLM WML Nelson is known as ushiftlcss. He never shifts out of high. F.A. l F. nThe Death birdn 4 74... Kenny has been an officer f ou class every year. Class Troas. 1,2 Pres. 5 V.P. 4 Pylon 4 Cridlito 4 Student Council 5 Pep Club 5,4 F.F.A. l,2,5 Rep. 2 Sec.5 Chorus 5 County 5 Track 2,5,4 Basketball Mgr. 4 HThosc Wore the Daysn 2 nHcalth, Wealth, and Romancen 5 MM 2:5 Bob G. is the most posterod boy in High School. Pep Club 5 F.F.A. l,2,5,4 watchdog 2,5 nThe Uoath Birdn 4 Is Eobby in the army? If not why doos sho wsar a silvor bar???? Pylon 4 Gridlit, 4 Pop Ulub 5,4 F.H.A. l,2,5,4 Troas.4 G.A.A. l,2,5,4 Chorus 1,5 County l,5 nwhite Phantomn 2 nH5alth, Ksalth, and Homancou 5 Tho Uoifh Elm 4 .. Mamma Tho Doaltcst Program is trying to roplace Joan Mavis with Charlotte Pep blub 5,4 F.H.A. 5 Chorus l,2,5,4 County l,2,5,4 nTho Daalth Birdn 4 fBM64:.1,Lt'M!Lw, Bud doas his vrandmothor a great favor by bringing in tho milk in the morning, when hs arrivastr c. V.P. 1,5 Pros. 4 Pylon 4 Gridlito,2,5,4 Student Council 5 Pep Club 5,4 Speech 5 County 5 Band l,2,5,4 Basoball 2,5,4 Daskotball 4 nHcalth, Wealth, and Romanccn 5 If , gf ?'k'64v'Ag?'Y'vf2,v yX,f the most publicize Senior class. Fro Francs to Dan Dis Ty's name was name in the the HYankn in Pres. 1,2 Pylon 5,4 Ed. 4 Gridlits 5,4 Studont Council Psp vlub 5,4 Speech 5 County 5 Chorus 1,5 County 1,5 Band l,2,5,4 Baseball l,2,5,4 Baskctball 2,5,4 Track l,2,5,4 nSauc5 for thc Goslinbn l Health, Wealth, and Homancen 5 Activitiss Award 5 Scholarship l,2,5 5,4 VQPO 3 PIMQJSQ fl 15,441 Yiwu Bob K. picks P.E. as his favorit extra Curricular Activity. Pylon 4 Pep Club 5,4 F.F.A. l,5 V.P. 5 Track 4 nPampcrod Darlingnl Cozupitufvm.. pw Carsh could have oon a fat man and still could have soon hi feet. V.P. 2 Soc. 5 Pylon 5,4 Grialito 5,4 Pop Club 5,4 F.F.A. 4 Spcuch 2,3 Baseball 4 Basketball 4 Track 4 'F HPampcrod Darlingn l nTho Death Birdn 4 our fi' On Hfairu days Hulph can rcally run u hilf mile. Pylon 5,4 Pep Club 5,4 F.F.4. 4 Chorus 5 Bssuball Easkctbill 2,5,4 Truck l, If . . 1,2,5,4 2,5,4 Pampcrcd Dsrlingn l ll NThc White Phantom 2 HHcalth, nTho Dcnth Eirdn 4 Citizenship 5 Wunlth, and Romincsn 5 A 7? 6' - 31 I LC' 4 , Jcannc was tho only girl in high school who rscuivsl the 4th stats awurq for G.h.A. Trans. Pontiac 2 Class Soc. 2 Pylon 5,4 Griilitc 4 Psp Club 5,4 Prcs.4 F.H.m. 2,5 Soc. 2 G.n.h. 2,5,4 Trcas. 5 Chorus 2,5,4 County 2,5,4 Band 2,5,4 nHcalth, Wealth, and Romancsn 5 Cm fm kg V MN' Sc ool 1 ' pcrmuncntcyfb his hair naturally curly. story. Docs John havc a F.F.h. 1,2,5,4 2 Chorus nTho Death Birdn 4 Umm GMA, Vic was a villian in ovary high school playin which ho took part. Pylon 5,4 Pep Club 5,4 Chorus 5 County 5 2i5,4 Baseball Basketball 2,5,4 Track 2,5,4 NSaucc for the Goslingsn l HThe Whits Ehantomn 2 Wcilth, and Romanccn 5 HHealth, nThc Death Birdn 4 Janna!! 15i2Z62g9e2fZ Joan cnjoys ball gamos, but hor cycs sren't cvcr on the game. Pep Club 4 F.H.A. 2,5,4 Chorus l,2,5,4 County l,2,5,4 nhsulth, Wcllth, in! Romuncsu 5 tvgwzfff wwf- Jffd goes steady during t school year, but in tht summer- Catherine Pylon 5,4 Student Council 5 Pup Club 5,4 Gcfstljli l,2,5,4 1' 1 ' Furl-ul'1o l,2,3,4 Chorus l,5,4 HThoss Wore thc uiysn 2 4 'rr'lJ,.liSo 5 Chcor Louder fs ,Q4LQaPm14z 14fWf K, QQV czf double enjoyment fr jokes, because she luughs on jokcis Uid,out of poli Rosy gots whcn the cncss, and than again, when s catches on. Tress. 5 Pylon 4 Student Council 5 Pep Club 5,4 F.H.A. l,2,5 Chorus 5,4 County 5,4 nThoso Wars the Duysn 2 Hhsalth, Wsllth, and Romancon 5 ho Om C0 t- hc PHROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF N45W I was given the job of phrophesying. As I wasn't born to be a prophet, I had spent the whole day in hard thinking and study. Nov, worn and weary, I lay down and fell asleep. I had lain there but a shcrt time vhen I awoke refresh- ed and started dcvn tle street. Hovever, I socn discovered I vas in a strange place. It took me only a short time to realize I was in New York City. A very excited locking nevsboy came by with the evening paper. Not having read a paper this day, I tock one. Glancing over the headlines, I was startled to see in big black type - Adniral Kaufman Saves Ship and Thousands of Lives Through Calnness in Dis- aster. Turning to the society page, I again received 9 jolt when I read - Kenneth J. Gerig, Wall Streets' niserly multi- rillionaire takes bride from Brooklyn to his mansion in up- state New York. Walking on fnd cranring the paper in ry pocket, I came to a bunch of hysterical girls who were fighting for just one lock at Larry Ellenberger, vho is appearing at the Radio City Music Hell this week. Tired from ell ny valking, I sat dovn on the steps of a church and again tock out ny paper to read wore about the Kenneth J. Gerig wedding, vhen my eyes fell on this - Mrs. Fern McCullovgh announces the narriage of her daughter Jeanne to Victor Rich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rich cf Gridley, Illinois. Suddenly someone spoke my name and look- ing up, I was surprised to see Even Bertsche ascending the steps. He informed me that he now held the pestorate of this church. Turning again to my paper, I searched for the sports page. There I read about the greatest upset of the season. Coach Carlton Klcpfenstcin's Fighting Illini were victorious in the play-off for the Nstiontl Collegiate Championship. The defeated the Mighty Depdul toys who are coached by the veteran mentor, Ralph kloofenstein, by 2 score of 65 - 64. Tired of sitting down, I wtlked sroud Q while und who should I soot but Rosoy Whismsn, Jeen Schlipf :nd Winifred Fenton. They told mo they had secretarial positions for a large firm on Well Street. They had just returned from the Indianapolis Races there they had seen John Murray and Nel- son Funk barely escape death when their cars collided on a curvo.I also learned that Charlotte Dodson had exhibited two paintings in Q neer by :rt gallery. While talking to them, 5 bid, husky mon grabbed my hand. Not beine able to remember him, he told me hc was Bud Hoobler, President of the Vita-Build vitcmin company. Alon' with bud was 3 high- school student who curried 3 Latin bo K. Ho Laid it was his favorite subject because he hed such Q sylendid to cher, Prof. Robert Kearney. 1 Strolling along end looking at the sights, I was almost run evor by Q gong of KISS. In the midst of those wus Jane Cornwell. Sho had shocked all or hor friends and dcquoint- oncos by getting married ond setting cut to have 2 record family. Sho must have been doing all right because I count- ed ten in the bunch. I letrned irezu her tllet Cllorlot .e Ho- dol had founded on orphonogo in Cuba but the rumors are that she will return te take ohergo of the bnrtonville Senator- ium. She said that Bobby Hoiplo, :itor having throo unsuc- cosful marriages, was now ongmgtd to the fomod pilot, Bob Gramm. Bob new holds the D.3.C., D.F.C., and O.P.U. I was tcld that Catherine Slogoll is new in France putting tho finishing touches on hor modoling oorreor. Sho was soon on the Logic lest vook and has been nezixinrgztod for National Pin Up Girl Of' l95O. Thus I have seen all of the fcxmeus class of -46 in my dreams, but hom I'm awoke and I still don't knew what to do about this derned prophecy. CW if J' Wil R xl JDM f-ull 7 If ' X ' f U L rj I f H A - :-' ' Q!! -'53-' I 14' gi-'i-.2 'Q'r 1:- .- lmvifiggyj fl' 'Tic,:+P-Wm1'ow9'., 4 AA Nm' Mfgg in ,sk f ..,, . I , .. . , . T . . in , .7 , .4 ,. ,.-:. ig ..,,. . 12 - 3. .- 'Q-A-54:-.'.1 .,.- .V , ,. , . f SENIOR CLASS HISTORY 1941-42 Thirty hobbydehoys arrived at the wigwiam of G.C.H.S. The head chief was Miss Habben. Kaufman, Hoobler, Cornwell and Gerig were chosen as class officers. Northcutt and George Murry left our hunting grounds in mid season. Papoose Cleary arrived between moons. In our style show we showed our beautiful Udearn skins. We were initiated into the tribe at G.C.H.S. by the Sopho- more Class. Imthurn, Bleek, and Hoobler are not planning to return next year . 1942-45 Twenty-eight-Indian's arrived for the hunting season of our Sophomore year. Under the brave leadership of warrior Satterfield we gained the reputation of being socially mend- ed by our many parties. We gained two redskins, Hoobler and McCullough but we lost five braves, Robert Miller, Zarold Miller, Leo Pfister, Tom Cleary and June Gardner. This year the class was guided by Kaufman, Carlton Klopfenstcin, McCul- loujh and Gerlj. 1943-44 Twenty-three brave Indians survived the vacation mtidww od up at G.C.H.S. in September. Chief Hill held us under hh! wings and we won the good conduct contest. What a surprise! On May 15 we entertained the Senior tribe at the Ro in Bloomington. All the pale faces were dressed in Indian garbs. Duane Schrock paddeled his canoe to High and finished Uwfyear there. Lyle Zehr decided finish the season so he helped on the farm. 1944-45 Twenty-three redsklns arrived at G.C.H.S. tepe last year. We are the Uheap big chiefsu of our camp now, except for the papooses in the kindergnrden of Social Problems. Mr. Towner supervised our tribe of sophisticat this year, and the class leaders were Bud Hoobler, Gerig and Evan Bertsohe. We have many outstanding athletes among our namely: Ralph Klopfenstein, Ty Kaufman, Vic Rich, Klopfenstein, Larry Ellenberjer, and Bud Hoobler. also were stars in the field of athletics. They soccer, basketball, and volley ball championship. third place in the baseball tournament. One of our tle squaws, Catherins Slajell was chosen as Cheer L Our most outstanding warrior in the field of Ty Kaufman, but following close behind was Jane Charlotte Dodson was selected as the D.A.R. winner. gers Hotel their'best Eureka not to e for their ing ground department ed redddns Kenneth warriors, Carlton The girls won the They took slim lit- eader. books was Cornwell. The draft board took one of our more silenter braves, Bill Helbling, in January. We gave a party in his honor in which he was injured when the sleigh capsized. All in all though we bclicve the party a success. We wish you have the best of luck, Bill. In March, Ty Kaufman and Vic Rich en- listed in the Navy. We all hope that they won't have to go until school is out. P We gave Q vtry successful class play under tho direction of Mr. Carritt. The Dcith Bird, was presented on November 10. On Moy 26th, wc were SGH13t Baccalureate. On May 28th, wc marched down the aisle, an honor wc had worked for the four years of our stay at Gridley High. We now enter a world altogether different from thc one we have been accustomed tom THE LAST WILL AFD TYSTAMEIT ' OF We the graduating class of 1945, School of Gridley, State of Illinois, on this solemn occassion to listen to tament of said class, duly made out We, the Class of 1945, having and being in full possession of our cumbent upon ourselves to say u few cerning the long years which we have passed together, or less happily. words to our heirs THE GLASS OF 1945 of the Community High assembled you together the last will and tes- by said class. come to our last hours, faculties, feel it in- COU- IUOP6 Our lives have been long and full of vicissitudes, yet we have often thought that-the life which is full of Wupsn and ndownsn is the most enjoyable, because the contrasts be- tween light and shade, mijc o varied existence which is ot- trictive to every human bcinj. We have seen some lives that rolled on with such perfect pcoccfullness and quiet, no startling upheavcls, no changes of any kind, that it became wesrisomc just to behold them. We have arranged to each one the peculiar property seo ig best fitted to his or her needs. To the classes who have been associit d with us welpave our wonderful example is a modern class, but never equal us. To next years' Senior Class, we lelvc sympathy because its members will not be our high standard of wit, wisdom, gush and may they imitate, u large supply of able to maintain gab. We further want te be distinctly understood that is any one of the beneficiaries of this will shall attempt to dis- pute or in any way change the items of this doeument, he of she must be immediately eut off entirely from any and all of its provisions. Evan Bertsehe wills his opessum grin to Roberta Kuerth. Jane Cornwell wills her aoility to answer English ques- tions to Eleanor Hinkenberger. Charlotte Dodson wills her artistic ability to Ruth Gr' 5.1.1111 . Larry Ellenberger wills his swooning ability to Gene McKinley. Winifred Fenton wills her ability to lure two Senior boys to Shirley Rich. Junior Flesher wills his attendance record to Helen Sehlipf. Nelson Funk wills his driving ability to Kathleen Zim- mernan. Kenneth Gerig wills his ability te keep quiet and his bristly hair to James Ringger. Robert Gramm wills his tuuehyness and his ability as a gardner to Howard Zehr. Bobby Heiple wills some hypoatoposity to Lucille Kuntz. Charlotte Hodel wills her slim figure te Marguerite Krones. f r Bud Hooblcr wills his size and controllcd tcmpor to Bill Haycs. Ty Kaufman wills his shy and retiring ways to Joan Kucrth. Robcrt Kcarncy wills his sailing ability to Hcrbcrt Gramm. Carlton Klopfcnstcin wills his bcard to Howard Lehman. CHC shirlcy docs.J A Ralph Klopfcnstcin wills his athlctic ability to Paul Rcevcs. Jeanne McCullough wills hor ability to talk ovcr the back-yard fence to Virginia King. 1 John Murray wills his physicuc to Floyd Mciss. Victor Rich wills his ability to manufacture cars with- out running boards to Joc Ellcnhcrgcr. Jean Schlipf wills her ability to keep her gentlemen fricnds a sccrst to Marolon Kent. Catherine Slagcll wills her ability Vta go steady to Hclcn Rinkcnbcrgcr and John Kahlc. Rosemary Whisman wills hcr ability to snag truck drivers to Ellen Rinkcnbcrgcr. The Scnior Girls will their basketball championship to thc Junior Girls. f, Q. F9 1 ,.-.7'-'f.:.'.E:v'A . . .az-2-:zff-ffg 51 J '-1?5?f?25 5591- ' I -2.-3:-an -.51 62.2. , 5552: 3 VX -f-4 ':5:ef-' 4:2-'fe f 1 , ..':-.u.- .fifzff D IT I 'xr ': . -. :ff 515 K S N 2 7'2E:2x?1f12:5:5g. r 'IJ B' I -I-I U .L W ,- . -11212-Iii' . f'-2-. 5.-in ,,,, , . . -ffm- .-:5.:' ' '-N . . ?:,ag5.oX.x. x 1.w11-ry 'I '- '.g3,.g:g: .-:-:': - ' x ,px Q -ax P-. .l s .5 . .. .xg- . ,--.ggg:g.. . ,Hx H-hp., V' . 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SOPHOMORE CLASS FRONT HOL: Harold McKinley, honald Hingger, Heger Kaufman, Everett Marb- in, John Dlgglc, Edson Kiefer, Mr. Hill. 2nd How: June McCullough, Marie Jenson, Zelda Benedict, Valera Kemp, Patricia Ethinjtsn, Dean Mulligan, Sarah Funk, Stanley Haus- OI' o 5I'd Lorraine Flack, Le Ann Hath, Donna Litwiller, Kathryn Milleq Wilma King, Jean Roth, Gerry Yergler, Kathleen Grusy. 4th MOH: ' Den Fleming, Leo Reeves, Ernest Perzelius, Duane Guth, Wil- bur Hasse, Donald Adams, Donald Kiefer, Terry Kearney. FAESHNAT CLASS FLLOT-'T . LOU. : Mr. Sattcrfield, Gordan Clausen, halph Kahle, Lynn Klopfen- stein, Emerson Guth, Lorraine Coyle, Alice Kantz. 2nd AOL: Georgia Ann Freed,Marilyn Zehr, Jane E1lenber3er,BettyRowley Shirley Hershe, Dorothy Klein, Delores Coyle. 5rd ROW: Roger Helbling,Burdell Slagcll,John Schlipf,Lloyd Dodson,Dar- win Punke, Keith Phillls, John Lehmann, Russell Martin. Junior Class History In the fall of 1942, thirty three young papooses were introduced to Gridley High. We were there a very short time before being initiated by the sophomores. They compelled us to dress very silly during the day, but that night they gave us a wonderful party at the lake to regain our friendship. The chiefs elected to lead the class were Bob McCain, Erlene Gerig, and Roberta Kuerth and Miss Obraskja as the Chief ruler. Two of our leaders joined another tribe, so we re-elected officers at midterm. They were Joe Ellenberger , Paul Reeves and Joan Kuerth. During the course of the year four of our outstanding members left us. They were Bob McCain, Kenny Stahly, Alvin Rediger, and Erlene Gerig. Lois Bristow and Virginia King moved in to fill some of the vacancies. 1945-44 In September 1945, thirty two young warriors were pres- ent for roll call. The head warriors this year were Joe El- lenberger, Roberta Kuerth, and Bill Hayes. The chieftan was Miss Hepperly. Kenneth Stahly and Lois Bristow returned to the tribe during the year but Alice Mae Pfeffinger and Marie Breese left it. Alice went to Bloomington, and Marie Breese went to Chicago, both to find work. Our class really fought this year. We brought in over a hundred pounds of fat for the drive, and we sold nearly twice our quota of magazine subscriptions. We also gave the freshmen a hard battle in the egg drive. The class put on two one-act plays for a P.T.A. bene- fit. They were ukbther Walks Outu and nEvorything's Rea- sonablc.n 1944-45 Our tribe started again this fall to find we had lost one of our mcmbcrs, Delmar Dawson. Miss Hopperly was again our chicf overstcr with Hcrbtrt Gramm, Floyd Ksiss, John Kahle, and Betty Shancbrook as the class loaders. We had great plans to aid the jack-pot of our class. A rcal successful ont was selling hot-dogs at basketball games. Wt also sold Christmas cards. Our class play nEvcrything Happens Th Usn was a comedy put on April 6. The characttrs wort as follows: John Arthur Ross, a chtmist ---- - ----- - Kitty Ross, his wife ---- - ---- ---- Rhett, thc oldcst son--- ------ ---- Ronald, thc middlc son ----- --------- JayCJuniorD, thc youngtst son --------- - Gloria Thatcher, Jay's sclf-imposed fiancee ---- Martha Fay, tht objtct of Ronald's afftction ----- Charley Duncan, a man-of-all-trades ---- Joscphinc Cartwright, a spinstcr friend -----Floyd Htiss -----Joan Kucrth -------John Kahlc ----Herbert Gramm --Joc Ellcnbcrger Marguerite Kronos ----Shirley Rich ------Paul Rtcvcs ----Lucille Knntz Ikc Hicks, a know-it-all tclcphonc tmploycc ---- --Jim Ringgcr Esthcr Todd, thc new maid ----------------- Htltn Rinkcnbcrgor Iva Sorrcll, a young rcal-tstatc woman -------- -Htlcn Schlipf Sophomore Class History 1945-44 On September 5, l945, 55.baffled freshmen were enrolkd as members at G.C.H.S. We thought we knew all the in's and out's but after initiation we learned the up's and down's. Our pride was deflated quite a lot during the day but we were royally entertained by the Sophomores in the evening at the lake. Our leaders for the year was Mr. Hill assisted by Miriam O'Nay, president, John Diggle, Vice-president, and Shirley Fink, Sec. and treasure. At the middle of the year, our class received a severe blow 'when Shirley Fink passed away. Sec. and Treasure for the remainder of the year was Donna Litwiller. Our class was well represented in the school activitbs and sports. l944-45 On September 4, the same class returned to .scholastic labors for another year with the exception of kiriam O'May and Jack iristow. During the course of the year Wilbur Haase left us making still another vacancy but Ernest Pro- Aelius came and filled it. Mr. Hill was again placed in charge of our class.Those who guided us this year were Everett Martin, President, John Diggle, vice-president, and Rogers Kaufman, sec, and treas. A few weeks after school began, we gave the freeman u thorough initiation after which we entertained them at the lake. Our boys have made a good showing in the basketball, track, and baseball activities. Our girls took second place in thc volley ball and basketball tournaments. We hope that next year will be as successful as the preceding two have been. A ?ZQgQQ?fE6Tr H ,f I ! I ff ....-H H fi,'-a:.,.,.:r.:.':.'.'QffS: ,ggfvl ,-.:,- -' ' , , ,2-j-j1,1,v- C-ig . , . :::: v' '.' ' '- ' '-.4f:f:ff-f:f:1fj'j'EQ2-?i-f'!'x1iQ :HEY - - 22 -4-12512-If-1-'-'1g'I.'g-t:lQ?f'TF'.-2-1' :3:i:-'4'3 5K'---r T1'- -N Freshmen Class History Thirty freshmen began their four years of education at G. C. H. S. Soon miter we found cur way around the soph- omores initiated us. After a humiliating dey, they escerted us to e party at the lake. We elected Lynn Klepfenstein as president, Ralph Kahle as secretary, and Emerson Guth as treasure. We chose four representatives from cur class for the student council. 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Q -4 1 E E E gg as I -r PYLON STAFF SEATED: Charlotte Dodson, Holon Schlipf, Ty Kaufman, Larry Fllonbor- gcr, Joo Ellcnborgor. 2nd ROW : Mr. Townor, Advisor, Vic Rich, Jane Ellonborgor, Joanne Mc- Cullough, Jane Cornwell, Winifrcd Fenton, Carlton Klopfon- stein, Joan Kucrth, Rosemary Whisman, Bobby Hoiplo, Ralph Klopfcnstoin. 5rd ROW: Bob Kearney, Bud Hooblcr, Catherine Slagoll, Roberta Kuorth, Donna Litwillrr, Marguerite Kronos, Lloyd Dodson, Horbort Gramm, Ksnnith Gnrig. GRIDLITE STAFF SFATFD: Georgia Frood, Kathloon Grusy, Jane Ellcnborgar, Marguerite Krones, Shirley Rich, Lynn Klopfcnstoin. 2nd ROW: Miss Curtis, Advisor, Lloyd Dodson, Carlton Klopfenstein, Ty Kaufman, Bobby Heiplo, Kenneth Gerig, Mr. Towner, Advisor. 5rd HGV: Jeanne NcCoullough, Kenneth Stahly, Juno Cornwell, Joan Kuerth, Charlotte Dodson Editor-in-Chief ------ Associate Editor ----- Assistant Editor ----- Business Manager ---- Assistant ---------- Sports Editor ---- - Assistant ---------- Activities Editor ---- Clubs and Dramatics Music -------------- Copy Editor ---------- Calendar ------------- Assistant--- ------ Jokes --------- -- Assistant ------ --- ------ Typist ------- - -- Assistant--- Artist ---------- --- Assistants --------- History -------------- Assistants --------- Snapshots--- --- --- PYLON Advisor------ ------- --------------- ------------Ty Kai fman ----Larry Ellenberger ------Joe Ellenberger --------Jane Cornwell - ----------- Joan Kuerth -----Carlton Klopfenstein - - ----------- Ken Stahley -------------Ken Gerig ----Rosemary Whisman - ----- Evan Bertsche -----Winifred Fenton ----Catherine Slagell ----------Roberta Kuerth -----------------Vic Rich -------Marguerite Krones - ---- Ralph Klopfenstoin ------------Helen Schlipf --W -----' Charlotte Dodson Dora Kirkton,Lloyd Dodson --------Jeanne McCullough ------------Herbert Gramm Deana Litwiller Jane Ellcnberger -------------Bud Hoobler Bob Kearney ---------------Mr. Towner Through the efforts of a very efficient staff and the untiring assistance of Mr. Towner, the PYLON was published with much less financial trouble than in previous years. A Valentine Prom was hold in benefit of the Phlon, and a large crowd enjoyed the dance. Maralon Kent was crowned queen, with Rosemary Whisman, Bobby Hciplc, Helen Hinkenbcrger, Pat Bthinjton, Kathleen Grusy, Georgia Freed, and Jane Bllenbcr- ger as attendants. Two boys from each class were also elec- ted to escort them. A very beautiful candleliyht ceremony was held with Maralon being crowned with a wreath of roses. also a Goose Raffle was held to embursc the treasury. The Staff wishes to thank the typing classes and the faculty for their assistance in publishing our yearbook. GRIDLITE It took a few issues to get Unto the swing of the twhgaf this year, but after the ball started rolling, we went along in fine shape. Charlotte Dodson was the little lady with the war paint who decorated our paper. When in need of assistance, .Lloyd Dodson was on hand to help. Bobby Helple, Marguerite Krones, Homer McCullough, and Jane Ellenberger were the people who pounded out the drums d gossip on our paper-talkie, Carlton Klopfenstein was the warrior who kept up with the sport events and with his able assistant, Lynn Klopfen- stein, kept us all posted on happenings in the sport world. Evan Bertsche and Kenneth Stahly handled the financial matters. The Class News was reported by Georgia Freed, Kathleen Grusy, Shirley Rich, Ty Kaufman and Kenneth Gerig. All war-dances and society news were brought to us by Jeanne McCullough. Jane Cornwell, editor, and Joan Luerth, Assistant edit- or, thought of the varieties and saw that the regular feat- ures were carried out. Miss Curtis was our heap-big-chief and directed us thr- oughout the year. nPeeking Around the Cornern brought war-whoopskr groand from everyone, as did Interesting Facts in the Iimelight. Typing II class typed the stencils and helped us out a great deal. 3 3 SENIOR PLAY CAST SEATED: Bobby Heiple, Charlotte Dodson, Winifred Fenton, -Carlton Klopfenstein, Charlotte Hodel, Jane Cornwell. STANDINGS Ralph Klopfenstein, Larry Lllenberger, Victor Rich, Nelson Funk, John Murry, Mr. Carritt-Cirector, Robert Gramm. JUNIOR PLAY C1ST STANDING! Gene McKinley, Herbert Gramm,Floyd Meigs, Jim Ringger, Helen Schlipf, Eleanor Rinkenberger, Marguerite Krones, Mr. Carritt, Director, Maralon Kant. SSATSD: Shirley Rich,Lucille Kuntz, John Kahle, Roberta Kuerth, Paul Reeves, Joc Ellenberger, Joan Kuerth, Betty Lou Shanebrook, STUDENT COUNCIL SEATLD: Stanley Hauser, Mr. Townor, Adviser, Tyrus Kaufman, Mr.Shin- paugh, Adviser, Winifred Fenton, Larry Ellenborgor, Sarah Funk. STANDING: John Lehmann, fane Ellonbcrgor, Joan Kuerth, Everett Martin Howard Lohmann, Floyd Moiss, Donna Litwiller, Herbert Gramm Georgia Freed, Russoll Martin. THE DEATH BIRD On November lOth the Senior Class held the Audience spellbound with mystery and suspense as the scenes of their play, The Death Bird, unfolded. Professor Thorsou CCarlton Klopfensteinj was preparing to abandon his career as a magician and devote his ma5ica1 gifts to eAposin5 fake crystal-gazers and prophets. This wus the eve of his departure for a trip into the Orient. His party for a surprise. Margaret Caldwell Qwinifred Fentonj, his fiancee, Msrguret's brother, Philip fLsrry Ellsnbergerj, Idebelle James fBobLy Heiplel, a female detective, and her fience, Jack Stevens fVictor Richj, a newspsporman and Tho- redu's former publicity manager were all invited. Elvira Reed CChurlotts Hodelj, Adads niece, and Boru CBill Helblingj Thoreuu's African servant, were of course ulrsudy there. Before Thoroeu's arrival Ads und her niece, Elvirs, dis- covered by devious methods the history of the Deuth Bird. It seemed that Thoreuufs had stalen it from Borufs tribe, bstrsy ing a sacred trust. The tribe would do almost anything to set it buck. There was e curse on the bird and Boru was afruid for his msster und himself. Thoreau wis not ifruid, however, he held thut the curse wus just s superstition and to prove his disbeli-f in ull things suporndturdl he offered a reward of 310,000 to a al effect that he himssl cry. Philip Caldwcll ho During the party, away. Idabelle immsdiat discovcr,d that fly Boru Swami KHalph Klopfcnstsi to return to his tribs, was jealous of Margaret have Thoreau, no one wou The threads finally back to lifc just in tim the 310,000 reward from cy to covcr bad debts. J attempted murdcrar with Comcdy was supplied and Ada Ra,d's frequent nyono who could produce a supernatur- f could not reproduce by shcor trick- ld the stakes. Thoreau was attacked and spifictd sly sat about solving the mystarysmd was afraid of tho Death Bird, C25 nj was trying to got the Dcath Bird C52 Lili Dc Vers CCharlctto Dodsonj and declarsd that if she couldn't 'Q d. unravcled, howovcr, and Thorcaucane 'A ,J to thwart Swami attempt to collect Philip who has already spcnt tho mon- ack Stcvsns was prov d ts be thc rcvcngs as his motive. by Elvira's scarincss ind curiousity trips into astrology. The cast gave a grgat porformancc undsr thc excsllsnt direction of Mr. Carritt. .3 HEVERYTHING HAPPENS TO USN On Friday, April 6, the Junior Class, presented the three-act comedy UEverything Happens To Usn, under the dir- ection of Mr. Carritt. The cast was as follows: John Arthur Ross ---- the experimenting father- ---- --Floyd Meiss Kitty Ross--the mother, who runs the household---Joan Kuerth Rhett Ross--------the cause of the events--- ---- --John Kahle Ronald Ross-- ------- who writes jokes-----------Herbert Gramm Jay Ross---who practices mental telepathy--H-Joe Ellenberger Gloria Thatcher---Jay's willing subject----Marguerite Krones Martha Fay ------------ Ronald's crush -------- H---Shirley Rich Josephine Cartwright ---- an elderly spinster----Lucille Kuntz Charley Duncan ----------- an inventor ---- --------- Paul Reeves Ike Hicks ---------- a Iva Sorrel --------- a real estate Esther Todd ------ the The Ross family are excited son is going East to telephone employee ---------- Jim Ringger woman --------- Helen Schlipf mysterious maid ------ Helen Rinkenberger because Rhett, their eldest marry the daughter of a mu1ti-mi1lion- aire who owns a string of ten-cent stores in which Rhett has been working, Mrs. Ross decided that their old home isn't sufficient for such a wealthy daughter-in-law, so she takes advantage of the Federal Housing she and her two younger sons try themselves before Rhett returns Jay prove little help, for their Act to buy a new one, which frantically to A redecorate with his bride. Ronald and girl-friends are always h ge ing around encouraging them in their hobbies. Ronald is con- tinually telling Martha his corny jokes while Jay practices mental telephathy on Gloria. It seems that these two girls succeed in nothing out being in the way of Mrs. Ross. Then there is Miss Cartwright who is very fond of gossiping and has severe asthma. Charley Duncan installs a telephone and proceeds to get into trouble with Mr. Ross. The new maid comes but seems extremely well-ingormed for a country girl. She rescues the family in financial matters in addition to re-decorating. Ike Hicks a know-it-all tele- phone employee and Iva Sorrel s sad, sarcastic real estate woman add to the confusion of getting moved in. When he phones marry him the house is almost ready for thc return of Rhett, and informs the family that she isn't going to anyway. The whole family father for Rhcttfs sad homecoming, but everyone is surprised when Esther Todd, the maid turns out to be Rhett's fiancee who is still very much in love with him. STUDENT COUNCIL The school adopted a new Constitution for the Student Council and by the provisions of it, the new members were elected. ' At the first meeting nominations were made for officers and on the National voting date the following officers were elected: Ty Kaufman, President, Larry Ellenberger, Vice Pres ident, Winifred Fenton, Secretary, uvan Bertsche, Treasuron The school also elected Dewey over Roosevelt by ten votes. The council elected Mr. Towner as their advisor. we began our activities by having the Farm Shop boys build wooden standards to raise the trophies in the 'rephy cases. On November 22, we sponsored the first all school party of the year. A pot luck supper was served, followed by games of bingo, with real Hershey bars as prizes. Mr. Car- ritt directed a grand march and then we ended by ballroom dancing. We did our part in the Six War Loan by getting pledbss for bonds. The whole school helped, and we ammasscd over 56,000 worth of pledgcs, which was snouoh to buy an ambulan- ce, 1 lisson plane, und a jeep. To start the new year right, we reimbursed our treasury by scllina magazine subscriptions for Curtis Publishing Co. It seemed as though the seating capacity of the gym was insurlicient so the student council ordered bleachers for the stage. We again culled on the Farm Shop boys and they rsddily erected them, For the library, we ordered three newspapers nemcly, the Chicege Tribune, The Pantugruph, and the Gridlcy Advuncc. Al- so ordered, but which will not arrive until next fall were Life, Look, Coronet, Reuder's Digest, and Omnibook. The number of gruduetes in the service of cur country mes ChcCK5G .nd found to be 76. The number on our service flag wus then ruised from the former number of 49. A Spring Prom was held on Merch 25, with music being Una nished by Toby Davidson und his orch,stru. A l rge cp mdspout a very enjoyable eneving in the beuutifully decorated green and white gymnasiwn. On Tuesday April lO, the election wus held farmmt ymmw representatives. This year's Student Council has shown a great dealt of progress and we hope that the next year's council will carry on where we left off. Best cf Luck! to Qa' , 4 gJ4 ah A., 5, 'wh for 1 'aww' W -Oi t A v. 3 1' fi FRONT ROW: ' Dean Mulligan, Paul Reeves, B 2nd ROW: Stanley Hauser, Howard Zehr, Ha 5rd ROW: FUTURE FARMERS of AMERICA Gene McKinley, Herbert Gramm, Floyd Meiss, ill Hayes, Mr. Satterfield. Gordon Clausen, John Lehmann,Burdell Slagell rold McKinley, Emmerson Guth, Ralph Kahle. Terry Kearney, Donald Adams, Donald Kelfer,Robert Gramm, Joe Hayes, Ronald R 4th ROW: Howard Lehmann, ingger, Ernest Porzelius, Keith Phillis. Darwin Punks, John Sehlipf, Ralph Klopfen- stein, Carlton Klopfenstein, Larry Ellenberger,Wilber Haase, John Murry, Duane Guth. FRONT ROW: Betty Shanebroo HOME ECONOMICS CLUB k, Bobby Heiple, Shirley Rich, Miss Hepperly, Sarah Funk, Kathleen Grusy, Marguerite Kronos, Ruth Gramm. 2nd ROW: Ellen Rinkenber Zehr, Delores C 5rd ROW! Zelda Benedict, merman, Helen R berger, Dorothy 4th ROW: Winifred Fenton ger, Lorraine Coyle, Georgia Freed, Marilyn oyle, Marie Jense, Alice Kantz. Marolon Kent, Shirley Hershe, Aldene Zim- inkenberger, Jane Ellenberger,Eleanor Rinken Klein. , Lorraine Finek, Jean Schlipf, Gerry Yerg lor, Catherine Slagell, Patricia Ethington, Valera Kemp, Kathleen Zimmerman. 5th ROW: Thelma Hibbs,' Roberta Kuerth, Jean Roth, Virginia King, Helen Schlipf, Wilma King, Katherine Miller, Betty Rowley, L FRONT ROW: Lorraine Coyle, Roberta Kuerth, 2 nd HOW I Delores Coyle, Yergler, Jeanne 5rd ROW: Lucille Kuntz, eAnn Roth. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Charlotte Dodson, Sarah Funk, Jane Cornwell, Miss Hepperly, Georgia Freed. , Jane Ellonberger, Catherine Slagell, Gerry McCullough, Betty Rowley, Zelda Benedict. LeAnn Roth, Bobby Helple, Lorraine Finck, Joan Kuerth, Jean Roth, Aldine Zimmerman, Kathleen Grusy. F. F. F. The Future Farmers have enjoyed another successful year. Thirty-three students enrolled in agriculture.CaHryingtwenty four swine projects, and two dairy projects, four sheep projects, and three poultry projects. Tho annual state F. F. A. Conference was not held this year only ence s ame because of O. D. T. rulingsg making it possible to have one deligate from each section. The annual June Conhxw of the Agriculture teachers will not be held for the reason. The F. F. A. served lunches at three farm.salestn raise chapter funds instead of seed sales and other activities. Mr. Satterfiels was honored by being elected Chairman of Section nine of the Ill. Association of Agriculture temjr GPS' The Gridley Chapter of F. F. A. stages the Section nine vocational Agriculture Fair under the sponsorship of the Gridley Lions Club with the financial backing of the o mu i- ty. Adult leadership in the fair presentation was in the farm of a committee of agriculture teachers, composed of Mr. Satterfield, Chairman, R. J. Walker, of Chenoa, and ,Floyd Snider of El Paso. The officers for the year were as follows: Floyd Moisa pres, Herbert Gramm, Vic. Pres. Paul Reeves, Sec,. Bill.Ha3es Treasureg Howard Lehmann, reporter. HISTORY OF HOME EC. CLUB The Gridley Home Ec. Club affiliated with the new Nat- ional Home Ec. Organization. This will mean that in the future the Club will resemble the F.F.A. in organization. The year began with the Club having a lunch stand at the Albert Funk farm sale. The proceeds were great enough to take care of the Clubs financial needs for the year. The regular meetings were held on the second Thursday of each month. They have included a Wiener roast for the fresh- man girls, candle light initiation and instalation, a roller skating party in Pontiac for the F.F.A. boys, a talk onNGood Groomingu by Mrs. Clyde Boles, Chenoa beauty operator, and the making of an afgan for wounded soldiers. The Clubs' annual field trip was to Bloomington where, A.A. Washburn and Sons gave a demonstration on arranging flowers. The girls were also shown through the Jefferson Cafeteria kitchen and the Soldiers and Sailors Childrens Home. Sarah and Shirley were delegates to the State Home Ec. Club Camp which was held at Lake Bloominton in August. The officers for this year are as follows: President Sarah Funk, Vice President, Shirley Rich, Secretary,Kathleen Grusy, Treasure, Bobby Heiple. G. A. A. As usual the main theme in our G.A.A. program was to obtain points. Opportunities to earn points by playing basketball and baseball were created and everyone had a job ly time while doing it. Other points could be gotten ind? vidually too and many succeeded swelling their amounts this way. All was not work however, a party a month was enjoyed too. A Weiner roast, a roller skating party Cwith escortsl and a basketball party were some of the varieties. In the spring of the year a Play Day was held. Ninn schools sent representatives and the day was spent in playb ing baseball, volleyball, relays, dancing, and group games. The theme for the day was dogs. It was held April 28th and was a grand success. The final party was the one in which the Senior boys were entertained. Awards were given to both boys and girls G.A.A. was directed this year by Miss Hepperly. It was her first year in G.A.A. but she caught on fast and did a marvelous job. Officers for this year are: PFC S - ' Jane Cornwe l l V. Pres. Sarah Funk Sec. Roberta Kuerth Trees. Charlotte Dodson -.4.ka..iS-4!1'F rm www- BAND FRONT ROW! Zelda Benedict, Getrgianna freed, Ty Kaufman, Evan Bertsche, Keith Phillis, Jane Cornwell, Jane Ellonberger, Aldeno Zim- norman. QND ROW: Lorrisne Finck, Don Fleming, Jeanne McCullough, Edscn Keifer Joe Ellenborgor, John Lehmann, Miss Perroll,directer, Heward Lehmann, June McCullough. CHORUS FRONT ROW: Lorraine Coyle, Marilyn Zehr, D leros Ctyle, Miss Ferrell, Dorothy Klein, Alice Kontz, Getrgiannn Freed, Marie Jonson, Sarah Funk. ZND ROY: Marguerite Krenes, Juno Ellenberger, Maraltn Kent, Jeanne McDullough, Rosemary Whismsn,'Betty Leu Shsnebrook, Shirley Hershe, Eleanor Rinkenberger, Zelda Benedict, Charlotte Dodson SRE ROW: Lucille Kuntz, Jerry Yergler,Lorrsine Finok, Winifred Fenton Jane cornwell, Joan Schlipf, nldene Zimmerman, Valera Kemg Pitrici: Ethington 4TH ROW: Betty Rowley, Kathryn Miller, Jenn Roth, Join Kuerth, Helen Schliph, Charlotte H odel, Wilma King, Shirley Rich, Roberta Kuerth, Thelma Hibbs LIBRARY SERTED: Donna Litwiller, Kathleen Grusy. STANDING: Miss Curtis, Roberts Kuorth, Charlotte Dodson, Winifred Fen- ton, Jane Cornwell. SPEECH FRONT ROW: Jin Ringger, Mr. Carritt, Joan Kuerth. 2ND ROW: Jean McCullough,Jano Cornwell,Lucille Kuntz,Mcrguerito Kron- C50 Music The Gridley Community High School music department CDT? sisted of band, girls' chorus and boys' chorus. Miss Mar- garet Farrel was the director. mach of the three groups met at least twice a week. There were eighteen members in the band, includingsix trumpeters, three trombonists, two saxifonists, two clari- netists, one bass drummer, two snare drummers and two sousa- phonists. A new set of cymbals was added to the musical equipment of the school. New music was bought, too,and used this year. When it was war, the band did some marching out- side, which was valuable experience for us. We played at some of the home basketball games, and added a lot to the spirit of the games. Forty-five members were enrolled in the girls' glee- club. Jeanne McCullough was the accompanist and Jane Corn- well the alternate. A lot of girls' glee club music was found which hadn't been used before so a lot of new numbers were learned, including Swinging On a Star and Cherubim. Most of the girls' glee club work was done with three part music, soprano, second soprano and alto. Boys' chorus had twenty five members. It had thesame accompanists as the girls' chorus. Most of their songs were done in three and four parts. A crowded schedule precluded a mixed chorus, this year, but the choruses combined in giving a Christmas contata which was woll received. M embers of the choruses havs made numerous public ap- pcaranc s. A double mixed quartst sang at the King Schoolg a boys' quartct sang at several different placcs and some members hsvc sung solos or played instrunsntal solos at plays. As this book goss to press, the outstanding musical o- vont of tho yoar is till to como. The County husio Fostival, in which mcmbors of tho girls' chorus and tho band will par- ticipat 1-, . , . Tas banQ will ple' HThs Dcscrt Sonun, NOn the J L Malln and nSsndrun. Tho girls' chorus will sing HI? I Could Toll You,n Hmih Curloy Hoiood Babyn and nGoin Homcn. LIBRARY It is the purpose of the library to furnish information for the student and to provide for his entertainment and en- joyment. Each year our library has been gradually increasinf, and this year a new list of fiction and non-fiction books have been added. The library is under the supervision of Miss Curtis, and we wish to thank the six student librarians for their services this year. They are Hathleen Urusy, Jane Cornwell, Charloote Dodson, Winifred Fenton, Roberta Huerth, and Donna Litwiller. 'V PEP CLUB CHEER LEADERS: Jane Ellenberger, Sarah Funk, Catherine Slagell. FRONT ROW: A ' Dolores Coyle, Charlotte Dodson, Winnifred Fenton, Jean Schlipf, Patricia Ethington,Jeanne McCullough, Jerry Yergler Betty Shanebrook, Lucille Kuntz, Eleanor Rinkenberger, Lynn Klopfensteln, Russell Martin, Ralph Klopfenstein, Larry Ellenberger. 2nd ROW: ' Kathryn Miller, Zelda Benedict, Charlotte Hodel, Aldine Zim erman, Roberta Kuerth, Maralon Kent, Joan Kuerth, Valera Kemp, Marie Jensen, Bobby Heiple, Rosemary Whisman, Carlton Klopfenstein. 3rd ROW: . Alice Kantz, Betty Rowley, Loraine Coyle, Georgianna Freed Dorothy Klein, Marilyn Zehr, Wilma King,Jane Cornwell, Shir- ley Rich, Marguerite Krones, Ruth Gramm, Edson Keifer, Floyd Meiss. 4th ROW: Shirley Hershe, Le Ann Roth,Kathleen Grusy, Donna Litwiller, Jim Ringger, John Schlipf, Joe E11enberger,John Lehman, Don- ald Fleming, Roger Helbling, Keith Phillis, Dean Mulligan. 5th ROW: Jean Roth, Lorraine Finck, Ernest Porzelius, Wilbur Haas Bob Kearney, Victor Rich, Kenneth Gerig, Kenneth Stahly John Diggle, June McCullough, Harold McKinley,Terry Kearney Leo Reeves, Tyrus Kaufman, Stanley Hauser. CHEER LEADERS Catherine Slagoll Jane Ellenberger Sarah Funk . X' FJ' Z Y :rg ,T ff 'X -ir, 7: 'K i?'ff5:: ff 1 43P ? 45? Q -M----4q'f'f '-gig f - lzgllf V' xx! ,I N ya Q x -:. L, ,fjhxv fLFX Xl' 14. 'aye s ' K If J Rf- f ', f H ---x.-.-. ffh Egfr -----C H- F as cl'- .-in-aa' -. +- PEP CLUB The basketball boys this year had an enthusiastic stud- ent body behind them at all the games. This was due largely to the interest given by the Pep Club. Transportation was furnished for the members, to many of the games. On March 15, a party given in honor of the basketball boys and the coach was -held in the gym. Poke Kauf:nan's autobiography was read. Ty Kaufman and Ralph Klopfenstein gave a debate on the benefit or hindrance cf a little woman at home. Vic Rich talked on what made him tick and his opinion of nent years team. Floyd bnshfully proposed to Miss Curtis, and Mr. Towner gave a talk on how he would train his family in athletics. Then ev,ryone played 50 or pinochle. After refreshments were served we ended a delight- ful evening by dancing. The officers this year were: Pres. Jeanne McCullough Vice Pres. Geraldine Ycrgler Sec.-Treas. Pat Ethington if 000 Ziff Vfglfff QDUO y- f w Q1 F f'- 9 fn :L,. 6' A f X .fs f , L mf : Af .2 ' , ,I I J 2 f- ' 'K 5 Q1 i k L f X, fx ff . Ai 'Q i 1 I. gp! X' ff' f T 5:1 My 31 .,L,Z,kN g .iff ,I K rv K ! lf'-x.J J t' J L , Q 6-Lf N xx V- N-ri'--'-'Kdf ft xx X ' Xxx -Q Y ' P D s f M 4 A F .21 'a gf? 'N First Row: BMRMJMLLSHMD Floyd Moiss, Roger Knufmen,Ralph Kltpfenstoin,Ty Kaufman, Victor Rich. Second How: Mr. Towncr-Coach,Joe Ellenbergor,Kenneth Stuhly, Cgrlton Klepfenstoln, Larry illenborger, Everett Martin. Third Row: Homer McCullough-Soph Manager, Bud Hooblor, Kon- noth Gorig Senior Manager, Jim Hingger-Junior Manager. Fourth Row: Roger lolblinq, Loo Reeves, Pnul Roovoe, John Sohlipf, Lynn Klopfcnstein, Russel Martin. INDIVIDUALS Larry Ellenborger Tyrus Kaufnan Carlton Rlopfenstoin Ralph hlopfenstein Victor Rich Joe Ellenberger Floyd Meiss Kenneth Stahly Rogers Kaufman Everett Martin 1944-45 BASKETBALL SEASON The biskctbsll ssason for 1944-45 was vcry successful for tho Rsiskins. A much stiffer typo of competition was prsscntcs to Gridlcy this your ini the Reiskins rssponusd by having more impressive records than in many prcvious ycars. Much of the credit, for tho success of thc team goes to Mr. Townor. Also thc stufsnt boiy contributoj grontly by their cnthusiastic following of the team. From tho squad go five Soniors, Ty Ksufmln, dalph Klopfonstoin, Victor Rich, Larry Ellsnbcrgsr, uni birlton Klopfsnstoin. Two members of the first fivs will Du back, next year, tboso being Floyd moiss and Hogsrs Kaufmln. Jos mllsnbcresr, Kenny Stahly, ans mvcrctt hsrtin como buck nguin nsxt ysir. The Roiskins won thc Prairis Conference aglin this yssr, in audition to winning their own Holiosy Tournament. Thcy bowed out of the picture in A thrilling contest with U.High in thc finals of tho Regional. MEMBERS OF THE TEAM Ralph Klopfsnstein was o very sggrcssiv: pllycr who rcbound- cd wsll at both binkbonris. Ho was 1 vsry good shot from anywhorc ani lol tho Uridlcy tcam in scoring. Ho stooo 6 foot, being thc tallsst of thc first fivo. Ty Kaufman was thc floor-mln of tho Griqlcy ttnmg hu was tho lcfcnsivo star of the team ini was vcry fast, usually playing a big port in thc Gridlsy fast brssk. Victor Rich, the smallest of the first five, was a great drirbler and always had lots of drive on offense. He was hampered throughout the year by a bad ankle. Floyd Meiss was a consistent offensive thrat who was a great offensive rebounaer in addition to having a very aeally one-hanu shot which hc usea to gool advantage. Rogers Kaufman playeu the pivot shot for the Reaskins. -He had a very clever fake which enabled him to go around most of the opposing players. Carlton Klopfenstoin, unable to play until his Scnior year because of his health, turned in sowevery good prform- ances. Larry Ellenberger played some on the first team usually at the forward post. He was a good faker ani had a very good pivot shot. Joe Ellcnberger played guard part-time on the first team. He was a gooi ball-handler and lribbler ani was an excel- lent feeder. Everett Martin was a very gooQ offensive man. He was par- ticularly hot on long shots in aglition to being very shifty ana elusive with his dribbling. Kenneth Stahly was a very accurate shooting guard and a good rebounder off the defensive binkboarl. kftzrora Flinirar x.- ' Roanoke Linonk Alumni Chonoa Lexington E1r'so Roanoke Fairoury Ghenoa Forrest Lexington Eureka Blrnso Lzshington Cornell Fairoury Lexington Grogsey Linonk Yotarora '4shingtmn .'.' 5' SEASON'S GAMES Prairie Prairie Prairie Prairie Conf. Conf. Conf. Conf. Prairie Sonf. Xmas Tourney Fmas Tourney Prairie Truirie Prairie Conf a Conf 0 Conf. County Tourney County Prairie Prairie Prairie Tourney Conf 0 Conf. Conf. EO 59 44 46 , e9 60 48 42 52 29 46 74 76 do Z9 EE 49 33 Q2 39 44 37 23 -29 -28 -13 -25 -20 -37 -24 -21 -21 -57 -Z5 -Z4 -26 -EB -23 -Z9 -41 -43 -27 -40 -Z2 6 'lb 'Lp Eureka Cornell Gheuoa Strawn Cissna Park Lexington Fairbury U. High SEASON'S GAMES lcon'tJ Prairie Conf. Regional Regional Regional Our Avg. 44.4 per game Opp. Avg. 52.1 per game Points Scored 1584 Opp. Points Q97 Won 25 Lost 6 52 27 21 25 44 59 57 58 GRIDLEY WINS HOLIDAY TOURNEY Gridley's cagers won the annual Gridley Christmas tour- nament by defeating Forrest 75 - 54. In the first round of games, Forrest defeated Lexington and Gridley defeated Chen- ot 46 - 55. Cnenoa annexed third place by defeating Lexing- ton 57 - 51. After the championship game, Ir. Sninpaugh presented trophies for lst, 2nd, and third place. CCUNTY TOUHNEY In the first round Lf tne County Tournament, the Red- skins rolled over Lexington 82 - 27. On the next evening, Gridley lost a ncartbroaking ed - 59 game to the undefeated Cropsey Bulldogs. LeRoy won the tournament by defeating Heyworth 27 - 25. PLAIRIE CCMFERENCE For the seccnd consecutive year Gridley won the Prairie Conforcnce. The Prairie Conference is cnc of the toughest in the state. In the openinQ game of the season, the Red- skins nosed out Metamora 50 - 29. They then proceeded by defeating Roanoke twice and Minonk and ElPaso. Gridley nosed out Eureka and then lost a 59 - 55 decision to Washington. The Redskins waylaycd BlPaso and Hinonk. Playing without tue sorviccs of Ralph Llcpfonsteln wno was out Doc use of an injured leg, Gridley again boat Metamora 57 - Eb. Gridley Hound vf'. up their Prairie Conference games by defeating Eureka Ss - 52. After trailini all the way, the Hcdskins forged ahead in the final quarter to clinch tno Prairie Conference Cr'O1Frlo FTl.T -..,,1, 1 .--v 4.l...... -Jl-Llv-.711wG Gridlcy Wushingzon Eureka M.tamora Linonk ElPeso Roanoku W 10 9 7 7 4 n. O 0 La L AVG. 2 .855 5 .750 5 .585 5 .585 8 .555 .-L1 9 ?'3 O 10 .167 HHClCNAL TQUHNIY Grldloy draw Lgxington in the opening janv of thc Rvg- ionul and disboscd of than hlmdily L9 - 59. ln thu somi- final func, Grldlcy facgd Q strung Dhirburg five who hcld a jinx an tho Rgoskins for scvgrcl yu PS. Gridlcy broke the jinx by 'inning .Q.' S Zhrillimf contest L8 - 37 by virtue of Q last scccng mid-court shot by Rulyh Klapfcustuzn. In the final gag, cf thv Rugionul Gridlby faced U-High. The game was vary close thruufhcut with U-High coming tnrougu at the cmd tu muse out Gridlpy 50 - 57. Thu hifh clllbre of the teams playing in the Regional is well illustrated. Six oui of thu Light teams wgre chamgicns in vcricus cunrcrgnccs and tcurnznmants . fhglkll QQUFEMLLCZ L,NQUET On Birch 20, tha n,mDcrs of the Gridlcy baskatbull squad WLF0 guusts at 1 Prxirig Confprancc banquut bald gt Eurcka. Thu Prairiu Conrcrvncc trcphy was presented to thc , I l 1 1 Grldlcy team. The l945 state chazrxgicn Dfrcatur tcugtz al- so prcecnt. Their cccch and a Decatur Sparta '.f.' rlncr, Kr, Mallard, gcvc short talks. COACH AND khlNCllAL GIVE FEED ln thc first part cf Upril, the Gridley basketball squau, tcc mamafcrs, ang cheerleaders vcrc qucst' Wt . banquct rivcn in thclr hcncr cg gr. gnu Hrs. Tgwncr cmd Lr. LH5 UTS- 5h1UQUU h. Fcllcvimg c ixliClCdL gc 1, tW vcniug . was gpcnt glzyin pinccdlc. Q prlzc w. flvcl tc tbg lcmt pcrscm hcldlnj c run cr lvudrcg cgg. Hujcrx A 'A :nu Lcrri Ellcnucrjcr tial. hcgcrs win ihg Lass . ccivcd ,MX iv.. f, Cdl l.:.LJ s N N TRACK Hurdle Group Back,Row3 Herbert Gramm, Front Rowg Ty Kaufman, Mr. Track Squad Front Row: Ralph Kahle, Homer McCullough, Emmerson Guth, Roger Lynn Klopfenstein, Mr. Hill, Burdell Slagell, John Russell Martin, Gordon Clausen, Stanley Hauser. 2nd Row: - Dean Mulligan, John Kahle, Donald Fleming, Keith Herbert Gramm, Joe Hayes, Ddson Hiefcr, Terry Kearn Reeves, Howard Zehr, Robert Kearney. 5rd Row: Ernest Porzelius, Robert Gramm, Jeno McKinley, John Hill, Ralph Klopfenstein, Floyd Meis Victor Rich, iverett Martin, Terry Kearney, m 00 Helbing, Lehmann, Phillis, y, Leo scniipf, Floyd Meiss, Darvin Punke, Lloyd Dodson, Duane Guth, Nelson Funk, James Ringger, Evan Bertsche, Ronald Ringgor. 4th Row: Donald Kiefer, Victor Rich, Bill Hayes, Ty.Kaufman, John Mur- ray, Roger Kaufman, Carlton Klopfenstein, Ralph Klopfenstehy Larry Ellenberger, Paul Reeves, Everett Martin, Kenny Gerig, Howard Lehmann. Relay group Front Row: Robert Kearney, Donald Flaming, Mr. Hill, Donald Kiefer, Terk ry Kearney. Back Row: Everett Martin, Ty Kaufman, Ralph Klopfonstein, Kenny Gerig, Nelson Funk, TRACK April 19-1944-Gridley romped over Cneno: in a dual meet held at Chcnoa by a score of 792 to SBQ. Kenney Roth was the mdn point-gctter for Gridlo , winning iive rirsts for a total of 25. npr l-2l-l944-Gridloy under classmcn zon a triangular meet with Lexington and Flanagan. Gridlcy compiled 55 points, to Flaqpgan's 58 and Lexington's 24. Ralph Klo,fenstoin scored 25 points for Gridlcy by garnering 5 firsts. Gridley slamm- Cd in two events. April-29-l944-Gridlcy and rcntiac sucpt tue honors at the Av nual Gridlcy Ralays. Gridlcy won the Rtlay chtmpicnanip with a total cf 105 paints, Pontiac trailed with 79, Chcnoa was third with 57, El Paso garncrcd 59 :nd Lexington 5. Pontiac won thc liold cnunplonsnip with a total of 22 point Gndlcy with a closc second with 19, Hayworth l8, and QlPas Plana- gan, Chonoa, and Lcxinqton camo in 4th, 5th, Sth, a 7thres pcctivclj. Roth, R. Klopfcnstcin, T. Kaufman, Lgiss, and Kucrtn '. :src standouts for Gridlcy. May-2-1944-Gridloy defeated Washburn, thc Woodford County Champs by :core of 68 5X6 to 45 lffi. Gridloy took 9 outof 12 possible first places. Roth sccrcd 22k points for Gridqp May-lO-l944-Gridlcy defeated Chcnoa again in a dual trackznar 77 to 56. Roth, Kucrth, and hlc,fonstoin were againGridhy'b mainstays, gatncring 47 points between them. May-16-1944-Gridley won their sixth consecutive McLcan Qnnty Track Championship. The winners had a total of 862 points. LeRoy was second with 602, Heyworth third with 50, Chenoa 45, and Lexington 8. Ty Kaufman was the outstanding star of the meet while Kuerth, Klopfenstein, and Roth were hntrumentalin the Gridley Victory. At the conclusion of the Track season Mr. and Mrs. Hill entertained the track squad at the Home Economic room. Fresh strawberries and ice cream were served. Letters were presented to the l945 Co-Captain,Ty Kauf- man and Ralph Klopfenstein, who were elected by the squed,ad Kenneth Roth, Junior Kuerth, Donald Gramm, Victor hich,Duane Schrock, Kenneth Gerig, Bill Helbling, Floyd Heiss, Joe Ell- enberger, John Kahle,Everett Lartin,John Diggle, Terry Kear- ney, Wilbur Hesse, Donald Fleming, and Donald Kiefer. Minor letters were given to Dean Mulligan, Leo Reeves, and Stanley Hauser. 1945 Track and Field Practically all of the boys reported to Hr. Hill for track practice for the 1945 season. Gridley again seems load cd with talent, and should compile another impressive record again this year. The following list is the group that should enter most of the track meets for Gridloy this year. lOO-220 yd. dashes- Bob. Kearney-Ty Kaufman 44O-88O- Ralph Klopfenstein-Kenneth Gerig, Don Fleming, and Don Keifer. Q , Hurdles- Victor Rich, Ralph Klopfenstein, Floyd Meiss, Terry Kearney, Don Keifer, Everett Martin. High Jump- Larry Elltnber3er and Ralph Klopfcnstoin. Broad Jump- Ty Kaufman. Woidhts- Carlton Klopfenstein, Floyd Meiss, Gone Mofinlwy, Bill Hayes, and Roger Kaufman. Pole Vault- Floyd Moles, Vic Rich, Evcrott Martin. Milo Hun- Victor Hioh, John Kahlo, and Donald Koifer. Rolgys- Ralph Klopfonsttin, Ty Kaufman, Don Fleming, Robert Kearney, Nelson Funk, Floyd Meiss, Terry Kt1rnoy,1DonFQemin3 Don Kicfor, and Evcrtt Mgrtin. For the FPCShLdH, Lloyd Dodson, Ralph Kihlu, Russtll Martin John Sohlipf ind Eurdtll Sla5ell are outotunding. March April April April April April April May-1 May-4 29- lO- 14- 24- 27- Chonou at Chcnoa- informal. Flanagan-Lexington nero. Paris Hclays. l7- Woshburn at Gridlty. 20- Pontiac it Pontiac. Chtnoa at Gridloy. Mattson Relays. Gridlty Rclays. Urbana Htlays. May-5 Dtluvan Invitational. May-8 Chcnod Irvitutipnal. May-9 Ottawa Frtsh-Soph. Relays. Mgy-ll- District Track Mott. May-l5- County Mutt. 100 220 440 880 120 200 yard yard yard yard yard yard HOW GRIDLEY SCORED IN THE 1944 COUNTY MEET dash ------------------ Roth, first, Kaufman, second. dash--- ---------- Kaufman, first, Kuerth, fourth. dash--- ---Klopfenstsin, first, Gcrig, fourth. run ---------- ----------------------- Klopfenstoin. high hurdles--- ---- Kuerth, first. low hurdlcsg Shuttle Hurdlc Halayg Gridley, first. CKlopfenstain, Reiss, mich, Kuarthj Frashman-Shuttle Relay, Gridlay, first. QT. Kearney, Haass, Diggla, Martini Varsity Half Mile Relay, Gridley, first. CRcth, Klopfsnstain, Kucrth, Kaufmanl Freshman-Sophomore Half Nils Relay, CT. Kaarncy, Haasa, Digglc, mllanbcrgerl Broad Jump--- --------- Kaufman, firstg Shrock, fourth. High Jumpg CKlopfenstain, tie for second, Shrock, tie for fourth, Pole Vault ---- ---------------- Maiss, second, Martin, fourth. Sprint-Medley Relay, Gridloy, fourth. In thc Gridley Relays Varsity, Gridlsy won the following relay races: High Hurdle Rolay--- ------U-Mciss, Rich, Shrock, Kusrth. ----Klopfcnstein, Mciss, Rich, Kuarth. Low Hurdle Rslay--- Half mile Rslay ---- ---- Roth, Klcpfcnstein, Kuerth, Kaufman. Milo Holay -------------- Roth, Kucrth, Kaufman, Klopfcnstain. Sprint mcdlay Relay ----- Roth, Kuarth, Kaufman, Klopfcnstain. W W BASEBALL FRONT ROW: Mr. Tewner, Coach, Ralph Klopfenstein, Carlton Klopfenstein Rogers Kaufman, Kenneth Stahly. BACK ROW: A Bud Hoobler, Victor Rich, Everett Martin, Floyd Meiss, Tyrus Kaufman, Joe Ellenberger. GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS SEATED LEFT: ' Miss Hepperly, Rosemary Whlsman, Marie Jensen, Valera Kemp. 2nd ROW: ' ' Jane Ellenberger, Jean McCullough, Charlotte Dodson. STANDING LEFT: ' Ruth Gramm, Betty Lou Shanebrook, Marilyn Zehr,Maralon Kent, Georgia Ann Freed, Aldine Zimmerman, Kathleen Grusy: PYRAMID: ' Sarah Funk, Catherine Slagell, Lucille Kuntz, Jane Cornwell, Shirley Rich, Roberta Kuerth. STANDING BACK: ' Joan Kuerth, Virginia King, Helen Schlipf. HAND STAND: Bobby Heiple, Elenaor Rinkenberger. SEATED RIGHT: Lorraine Finck, Lorraine Coyle, Dolores Coyle. 2nd ROW: Zelda Benedict, Dorothy Klein, Alice Kantz. STANDING RIGHT:' Charlotte Hodel, Jean Roth, Wilma King, Kathryn Miller, Ger- ry Yergler, Jean Schlipf. BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION FRONT ROW: Don Adams, Howard Lehmann, Kenneth Gerig, John Murray, Mr. Hill, instructor, Bill Hayes, Nelson Funk, Robert Gramm, Jim Ringger. 2nd ROW: Stanley Hauser, Gordon Clausen, Roger Helbling, Keith Phil- lis, Burdell Slagell, John Lehmann, Emerson Guth, Ralph Kahle, June McCullough. 5rd ROW: ' ' ' ' Dean Mulligan, Harold McKinley, Edson Keifer, Don Keifer, Herbert Gramm, Ronald Ringger, Gene McKinley, Howard Zehr, Bob Kearney, Don Fleming. 4th ROW: ' John Kahle, Evan Bortsche, Joe Hayes, Lloyd Dodson, John Schlipf, Wilbur Haase, Paul Reeves, Duane Guth, Darwin Punk, Terry Kearney, Ernest Porzelius. BASEBALL Sept. 14-In a very close game Gridley defeated Stanford 3 to 1. Gridley got only 5 hits but managed, with Stahly and R. Kaufman's extra base blows, to give Ralph Klopfenstein his first victory of the year. Sept. 18-Gridley lost a tight game to Heyworth, 15 to 12. Heyworth went on to win the County championship later. The game was a free hitting affair with every Gridley player getting at least one hit. Sept. 21-Gridley was defeated by Flanagan 2 to O. A tight pitcher s battle ensued between Klopfenstein and Roeschly. Three costly errors was the cause of the Gridley defeat. Sept. 26-Gridley rolled over Carlock 12 to O with Ralph K. pitching great ball. He struck out 17 and only one Carlock batter was able to get a hit. This hit out in the final inning. Martin led the including a home rin. Gridley putting on rally, scored 6 runs in the final inning 12 to 7. Ralph Klopfenstein pounded out being triples. came with two men batting with a great last to defeat 5 hits, two 5 hits inning McLean of thml Danvers fell victim to a hard hitting Gridley team who came from behind to win 14 to 6. The pitching was divided between Stahly and Ralph Klopfenstein with Stahly earning the victory. Kenney Evg re t t HC, 1011 M0 0 I' T y Victg 1 Cgrltcn Eud J Q-cf Flc J ohm Rvlgrh K. Kgrmey AB 25 21 19 19 21 21 21 5 12 2 BATTIQG AVERAGE .s H V' S0 QB 11 5 2 10 '7 1 8 5 4 7 5 0 6 9 1 5 4 0 5 Z5 0 5 1 0 1 1 0 2 9 0 0 2 0 1-'1'?uii1L.G AEICQHD VJ SU 11 60 1 1 may AB- At Bit R- Run H- Hit M- Xlglk SO- Strilav Out ILP- 11 1l11Ilf'1 S P1 ' TVYC 440 455 580 568 516 258 1258 258 200 167 000 VG. 600 000 Girls P. E. This year Miss Heprerly was in charge of the girls Physical education class. At the beginning d'each class period a stiff course of calisthenics was endured by the entire class. In the fall the Girls went outside to participate in such outdoor activities as softball, socker, and kick softball. Tournaments were held in each game. After the course of the year the girls played basketball, vollyball, and kick softball. For variety Miss Hepperly lead us in some cormando tactics, and demonstrated d number of dance steps. Near the end of the school year new mats, were pur- chascd,which eliminated may bruses when we did acrobats . Most of the girls agree that Physical education is an es- sential part of our school program. Boys P.E. The physical education program is put in to the high school curriculm to help develop stamina, achieve corrdina- tion of mind and muscle and to create interest in the major sports of baseball, football, basketball and track. This fall and winter the boys were under the direction of Mr. Hill. He organized a physical fitness program and divided the boys into two football teams. When it was too cold to hold the classes outside basketball was played in the gym. Five boys w f.', re chosen as captains and at the end of the basketball season a tournament was held. Wilber Ha- ase's team won the tournament in a thrilling over time game 50-28 from Bob Kearney. mdson Keifer dumped in the winning basket. The other members of Uaase's team werc Don Keifer, Darwin Punk, Gene McKinley and John Lehman. Kearney's team consisted of Don Fleming, Evan Bertsche, Howard Lehman and Jim Ringger. 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I wk 1. -af '1 37 38 3 7 36 SNAP PAGE Vic Rich Rosemary Whisman Jeanne McCullough Jean Schlipf Catherine Slagell Jane Cornwell Winifred Fenton nRdtN Kahle Bud Hoobler Catherine Slngell Bobby Helple John Kahle, Tom Cleary, Bud Hoobler We're superstitious - no picture. Jane Ellenberger, Gordon Clausen Catherine Slagell Kenneth Gerig Carlton Klopfenstein Roger and Ty Kaufman Larry Ellenbergor Eleanor Rinkenberger Herbert Gramm, Jim Ringger FIRST ROW: Bobby Heiple, Rosemary W ton, Catherine Slagell. SECOND RCW: Jean Sghlipf, Vic Rich. THIRD ROW: Bob Kearney, Nelson Funk Cornwell. hieman, Winifred Fen- , Bud Hoobler, Jane 25. Carlton Klopfenstein 24. Jeanne McCullough, Winifred Fenton, June Gardner. 25. Carlton Klopfenstein, Ralph Klopfenstein, Mr. Shinpaugh. 26. Emerson Guth 27 Jane Cornwell 28. Kenneth Stahly 29. Ralph Klopfenstein 50. John Kahle 51. Jeanne McCullough 52. First Row: Guth, Slagell, Helbling, Martin,Klepfenstein, Phyllis, Stalter, Kahle. 55. First Row: Hershe, Zehr, Rowley, Kantz. Second Row: Freed, Ellenberger, Klein, D.Ceyle, L. Coyle Kirkton. 54. Kathleen Grusy, Miss Curtis, Le Ann Roth. 55. Shirley Rich 56. Russell Martin, Lynn Klopfenstein, Donald Stalter. 57. Freshman Initiation Day. 58. Vie Rich 59. Ralph Klopfenstein 40. Gordon Clausen, Jane Ellenberger. MOST LIEELYS Thtso pooplo ware chosen by a vote of the Senior Class. We hope that in years to como, you may look in this book,and soc if wc wore good prophots. Boy most litoly to be married first ------ Ralph Klopfcnstc in Girl most likely to bc mgrricd first--- ----- Winifrcd Fenton Boy most likely to succeed ---------- ------- Ty Kaufman Girl most likely to succttd ----------------- Charlotte Dodson Boy most likely to have the most wlvts ----------- Bud Hooblcr Girl most likely to have the most husbands ------ Bobby Hoiple Boy most likely to make tht boSt father ---- ---Kenneth Gcrig Girl most likoly to mnkt the bust mothtr ----- Winifrcd Fenton Person most likaly to bc bald first- ----- ------ Victor-Rich Boy most likcly to bt honptckod ------ - ---- Victor Rich Girl iost likely to honpock ----- ---Jeanne McCullough Boy most likbly to truvtl ---------- ----- Evan Bortakm Girl most likely to travsl --------- - ---Jane Cornwell Bay most likely to stay in Gridlvy --------- ---- Robert Gramm Girl most likbly to stly in Gridlcy ------ - ---- Jean Schlipf Boy most likely to have thc most childrtn ------------ Carlton y Klopfcnstcin Girl most likely to have thc must children--Kosohory Whisman -L...I SENIOR FAVORITES Name and Subject Actor or Sport Nickname Actress Evan Math. None Football Steiner Jane Biology Dennis Baseball Corny Morgan Charlotte D.Geometry ,Van Johnson Swimming Char Larry Geometry June Haver Basketball Frankie Winifred Typing Robert WalkerBasketball Winnie Lester Jr None Gypsy Rose Hockey Flash Lee Nelson Physics Shirley Track None . Temple Kenneth Physics All of them Basketball Bristles Robert G. Geometry June Haver None Engle Bobby None Dana Andr,ws Swimming None CharlotteI1Shorthand Spencer TracyBasketball Spike Bud Physics Irene Dunne Tennis Hooker Tyrus History JuneAJlyson Basketball TY Bob K. Adv. Math Greer Garson Basketball Shipbuilder Carlton Latin Igrid Basketball Carsh Bergman Ambition Be on Pres. Cabinet Nurse Artist CIP! AI Secretary President Farmer Farmer Pilot Farmer Secretary get a new tire Lawyer Farmer Radio An- nouncer Ralph Snatch Jeanne Mc Mac John Jack Victor Vic Jean S. None Catherine None Rosemary Roscy Q 1 Q x Geometry Book- kceping Math. History Tsfpingc Shorthand Shorthand Louise Basketball Farmer Allbrittcn John Hodiak Basketball Accountant Alice Faye Baseball Flyer Diana Lynn Basketball Photographer Gary Cooper Basketball Secretary Cary Grant' Bammtnall Farmcr's wife Dennis Norgar1Baskctball Secretory x f 'I Q X A19 iii f f f CE' ' Sf ak cl Q? I ct,cc,oocccc I otozcc xl 7 cryqs: ot,. .o .- 1 Names Wesley Foor Alice Meiss Anna Lou Kuerth Ruth Ann Sohlipf Ramona Oliver Kenneth Gramm Georgienna Brush Doneld Zehr Kenneth Roth Joan Steward Henry Kucrth Jr. Eileen Roberts Esther Eigsti Myrtle Dodson Clara Andrews Henry Stortz Msdslyn Andrews Bernice Steltor Donald Gramm Mary Wilfong PYLON ALUMNI 1944 What Air Corps Oil-o-Matic Le Tourneu Brown's Business College Eureka College Army Beauty Operator Farming Farming Mennonite Hospital U. of Illinois State Farm Mennonite Hospital Business College Caterpillar Farming I.S.N.U. Mennonite Hospital Navy Ststs Farm Where Arizona Bloomington Peoria Peoria Eur e k a Italy Gridley Gridley Grioley Bloomington Champaign Bloomington Bloomin5ton Peoria Peoria Gridley Normal Bloomington Mississippi Bloomington Jokes Robert Gramm: HI paid a hundred dollars for that dog-part collie and part bul1.n Ralph Klopfenstein: nwhich part is bull?n Robert: HThe part about the hundred dollars.n Mr. Towner: NMy shaving brush is like a board. I wonder what is the matter with it.H Mrs. Towner: nl don't know, dear. It worked fine yester- day when I painted the bird cage.n Mr. Carritt Cln American Historylz nLarry, do you think George Washington could have pitched a dollar across the Rappahannock River, as he is said to have done?n Larry ullenberger: HI don't see why not. Gur history book says he pitched his camp across the Delaware River, when the Eritish were after him.U Loe Andrews Kto drivers in head on oollisionl: HNOW boys, I want to know which one of your two cars hit the other first.n Carlton: HWhat isihe difference bctwcen u girl and a horsc?n Ty Kaufman: HI don't know.n Carlton: HI'll bet you have some swell dates.H Miss Curtisfln English IVJ: nwho was Francis Drake Kcnny?n Ken Gorig: HI guess he must have been a friend of Donald Duck.H Nelson Funk: HDO you ever expect to find thc perfect girl?n John Murray: UNO, but its lots of fun huntingln Terry Kearney: Hwhy won't you sit on my lap, doar?n Jane Ellonborgor: nBocause you'rs so bowloggod l'm afraid I'l1 fall through.H John Digglo: HI just shot my dog.H Rogvrs Kaufman: HWas he mad?n John: Hwcll it didh't seem to oxactl lsaso him.H 3 Joanno HcUul1ou,h: Hwhat are vou doinv, fishin ?n u Q Cithorino Slagollz HNaw! I'm drowning worms! in Mr. Hill: nYou can't sleep in my olasscsln Floyd Meiss: Ulf you wouldn't talk so loud I could.H Miss Ferrell! Hwho was Tallyrand?U Howard Zohr: NA fun dancor ond out out the baby talk.n A vori' fat ladf a 'iroaohimg Leo Androws sa' s Could ou soo J if o 1 mo across tho strootfn Lee ivory brightlylz nLady, I could sos you 4 milo iwayln Husband: Nwhy oeir, I doh't think son's reports sro so bad. Tho teacher roportod last time ho was:mHltryln5.W Wife: nYss out this now ro ort is moro tr ihr thin ovor.n 9 F: Bob Kearney: l'll be frank with you--you'ro not tho first girl I over kissed.H Pat Ethirmgton: And I'll be frank with you--f'ou'vo 'ot Q. L . .1 lot to loarn.n September 1- 4-- 7-- ll 12 15 14 12 21- 26- 29 October 2 5 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 15- 16 17- 18- 19 25 -We began the month out right with a victory of -First G.A.A. party. -The Jr.-Senior Home Ec. Class made a tour of SCHOOL CALENDER Doors of G,C,H,S, were opened to admit lO8students. We started the year right by having school only a half say. School is continuing smoothly in the same ol nmmkm School dismissed for the fair, it includes thezmual carnival ani a cattle show under the supervision of Nr. Satterfieli. The official 1944-45 baseball session commsmces. 42 Physical Education girls led by Miss Hepporly hu a two mile hike. Mr. Carritt, our new History ani Social Science tar cher became a part of tho G.C.H.S. faculty. Our first baseball game. It was a victory over Stanforj. A close game with Heyworth, they winning 15-12. Grijley was Qefeated by their next Qoor ' neighbor Flanagan. The score being 2-C. Gridlcy showed their skill in a game with Carlockky winning 12-O. Grade school field day was staged under the ahuotiau of Mr. Hill. Neighboring rural schools pmwdcpa f tijdo ll-7 over McLean. dif- ferent furniture stores in Bloomington. Groanl Six week tests are approachingf We had our last baseball game, played Danvers, we won 14-6. First odition of Gridlite on the press. Buurrrrrrr Turn up your colt collars seems as if it were winter weather. Attention! All P.E. Girls are reducing. Miss Hep- perly put them through a stiff routine. Senior play practice begins. -The girls who bring their luncheons had a surprise party for the Rinkenberger twins, Ellen and Helen. Despite the superstitions concerning Friday the 15, nothing fatal occured. -There were a lot of rejoicing and groons-----Mostly groans. Report cards. Sarah Funk and Jane Ellenberger were elected cheer leaders along with Catherine Slagell. Seniors received reports of their I.Q. tests which they had taken the previous year, -Tho Homo Ec, Club initiated its-new members with a candle light service. G.A.A. girls played baseball and afterwards held a Weiner roast. - 26- Miss Ferrell gave the band some exercise: they march- in orderly file around the block. 51-Witches, goblins and black cuts! Halloween has arriv- ed. Jrs. had a party to celebrate. November ' l-Many things in-icsteu that Halloween had come and gone. 2-Play practice is still going strong. 5-The Seniors sssenblel and had u clgss party. 7-Stuient Council officers were elected to serve this year. 9-The Seniors put forth their best appearance to have their pictures snapped. l5-Home rooms were intorchsngel among different classes. 16-Rahl Rah! Rah! Basketball season opened with boys re- porting to Mr. Towner. 17-Griilcy managed to squeeze 2 30-29 victory over Mccts- more. 21-Student Council planned an ull school party. Griiley swamped Flanagan, score being E9-28. 22-School dismissed at noon, in evening sn all school party was held in the gym. 25-Our first vacation. 24-Basketball game wus postponed with our old rivals Fairbury. 28-Gridley gained an easy victory over Roanoke. 44-15. -30-Home Ec. girls entertained F.F.A. boys with a roller skating party in Pontiac. December l-Minonk took a good grubbing at the han s of Gridley. 46-25. 5-The Gridley alumni was iefested by the High school regulars. 39-20. 6-The G.C.H.S. students carried out s bond drive in which they greltly went over the quote, as the re- sults they had the honor of having their name en- gravel on five U.5. jccps. 8-In s high scoring gdmu Griulcy overpowerej Chenos winning by s score of 60-57. ll-The ground was covered with u white blanket, first snow. 12-Grigley continued their winning way over Lexington. 48-24. 15-Contats practice. v-14-The F.F.A. boys returneJ a skating party to the Home Ec. girls. 15-Another victory for Griilcy. We beat ElPsso 42-21. 17-The Contata was held and it was Q great success. 18-G.A.A. girls had s progressive dinner. We progressed to the homes of Jeanne McCullough, Sarah Funk, Jane Cornwell ani Jane Ellenberger for the various cources. January- 2-Wc bcgan th. new ycar thc right wqy by trampling Lex- ingtnn, 76-26. 5-Close gums, Gridlcy wcn ovcr Eureka, 47-58. 9-Gridlcy plid 1 rcturn visit to ElPas9, trcnting thcir hQst rlthcr rgughly. ll-Tho monthly Home Ee. Party was held. 12-Washingtan shzwcd Gridlcy they havc buskct ball lbilityg thcy dbftgtcd us by thc scurc if 59-22. 16-Anothtr close game. Wc dcfcxtcd Czrncll, 49-45. 17-Studtnts burncd a lot of midnight all 1nd did u lot cf crg ming. Scncst rs cxuuc arc approaching. 18-Scmcstcrs! Drgpping our third jlmc nf thc season 15-55 to :ur great mcnlcc Fairburj. 22-All studgnts ruturncd to start thc new scmcstcr. 25-First night of Cvunty was hcld at Narmll. Gridlcy vcrscd Lcxington. Chccrs! Victcry bcinj for Gridlcy. 62-27. 21-Gridlcy's chance fzr chlmpignship was last tv Crap- Sljsro 4G 59n 29-Mr. Shinonurh made thc new rulc that anv studcnt J. 94 I 'I f whq failcd in any subgcct wguld rcnaln an cxtra pcriqd. Hurrah! wc icfcatcd Min nk. 44-52. February- 1-Sthtu insptctgr sh uld arrivc. Evcry nc was busy clcgning thcir ljckcrs gni tifirr up. Law and beheld! N: stutc inspcctvr. 2-Blgnktnbcrj Studi: wgs hcrc tu snap thc picturcs for thc pylcn. 5-A tiiht S ucczcl Wc scck:Q Q 5 -56 victgrv :vcr Meta- - xl J 1':'LIfl .2L. Q-Pylsn Staff is sp:ns:rin5 A VllLHtiHC Pram in which 3 quccn will bc clcctcl tp rbi n 5-Scninrs rccicvpd appliclti r p cturcs. 6-The flcultf wcru linncr rucsts if thc Jr.-Scnisr Hnnc n' J Bc. Jlass. hushinqt n ctntinucl tg ngst r :vcr Grillcy. 54-52. 7-Tgifhnin.tncmbc:s and gucsts ltttnicd a skating party 1D bum Uf on. 8-Votcs fur thc Valentino Pram quccn are rlpiily com- ing in. 9-Bur-c ka! We icicntcd jurcka. 54-27. 12-G.C.H-3. students hnn.rtl nbrghur Linctln by singing happy birthday tu hi: in all the htxc ri:mS. 15-Grldlcy triunphtd cvtr Cornell. 55-27. 14-At Last! Vl1GHtlEU Prgm has arrivcf. Marclcn Kent rcccivci thc h npr Jf bping qu-cn. Ivcryjnc iancci ti thc strgins gf Tsby Daviison. 16 19 U 21 22 25 26 27 28 50 March 1 2 5 7 12 15 14 PN15 16 17 20 21 25 April 1 . 5 6 10 12 Griiley mane it their 5rd consecutive victory over Chenoa. Gridley rolled Strawn with a 54-25 victory. The basketball boys were given a supper by the Junior Senior Home Ee. Class. Today the Father of our Country, George Washington, was honored by all. Gridlcy knocked out Cissna Park. 57-44. The professional actors, Mr. and Mrs. Parsons staged the show nAbrehmnLincolnH for the benefit of G.C.HS. students. After losing the county the soul in the Regional by defeating Lexington. 59-59. sure to succeed. Gridley by defeating Fairbury, boys put their heart and Try, try again, you will be proved this adage to be true whom they haln't beaten for ------------ years. Six weeks examinations are taken by all students. We are having the tropical March winds. U. High defeated us in the last game of the Regional. institute today, so another vacation. report cards, some satisfactory while others improved. Senior Class today cast off their dignified composure and dressed in overhauls and sweatshirts. Pep Club sponsored a party for the basketball boys. Senior girls carried out their dressing fad in wear- ing ole faded dresses. Mr. Hill put track boys through the paces of the first track practice. Seniors are working diligent- ly on the pylon. g Home Ec. girls took field trip to Dloomington in nmdda we visited many places of interest. Several G.C.H.S. students attended the State Tounnman at Champaygqalong with several teachers. St. Patrick's day. No reason for long faces today. First day of Spring. Prairie Conference Banquet at Eureka. Dance. Teachers Received could be Everyone was on tho watchout, APRIL FOOL'S DAY. Home Ec. Party. We all are going to do our part for the old clothing drive. Five stulents CSeniorQ had X-Rays taken at the Normal Sanatorium. We were all happy to hear that all prov- ed to be negative. -Our first track meet. Gridley came in first, Chmoa second and Flanagan third. -After enjoying a track meet betweenlbrrest, Lexington and Gridley we heard the knews of President Ronsevehs Qidlltho 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 May l 4 5 8 9 11 15 18 27 28 Omitted 19 22 28 29 f-un.,-if A Cowboy gave a performance with his Jog at an assmmly program followed by a memorial service given by the Seniors. Friday the 15th will show up in the Seniors six weeks English Exam papers. Normal University invited the Senior Class to visit classes at the University. We enjoyed it very much Since the lights on the track field are not yet in use the track meet with Washburn was held in the afternoon. End of another six weeks. One more to go. School was dismissed for a track meet with Pontiac. Junior-Senior Ag. girls have proof of how much the Home Ec. boys have learned about cooking at a dinner tonight Track meet at Genaseo. Mr. Benedict has the wires all up and the'lights are now ready for use. Track meet with Chenoa postponed. Seniors had a vol- ley ball party. School dismissed, girls chorus took part in county'chl- use Nomination for Track Queen. -Track meet at Mattoon. G.A.A. play day. Our visitors were Pontiac and Lex- ington. Gridley Relays. Class A-Bloomington, Pontiac, Gridley and Normal. Class B-Flanagan, Chenoa, Lexington Cul- lom, Colfax, Tri-City, and Forrest. Juniors are very busy planning the Banquet. Junior-Senior prom held in the gym. DelovanIndtationaL Chenoa Invitational. Ottawa Freshman-Sophomore relays. District Meet. County Meet. State Meet. Baccalaureate. Graduation. from December calenier Grilley rolled Roanoke at Gridley 52-21. School dismissed for a 2 week Christmas vacation. We got beat by Fairbury at Fairbury 29-37. We beat Chenoa in our first game of the ChristmlsTQn! ney 46-35. We won the Championship by lefeating Forrest 74-54. 1'