Hall High School - Hall Light Yearbook (Spring Valley, IL)

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Lila Vallero, Joanne Lolli, Bitty Jean Mariani, Harold Meek, Mary Jane Troglio, Principal C. A. Sharpe, Sponsor. Standing: Shirley Nachtnebel, Jack Muir, John Shimkus, Arthur Leindecker, Kenneth Weeks, Jack Falctti, Mickey Reynolds, Lloyd Mitchell, James Morton, Mike Pomatto, Sheldon Kuffel, George Ziel. “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” Student Council Do you have a problem concerning school? If so, take it to the student council and “There’ll be Some Changes Made.” Any problem concerning the students may be presented before the student council where it is discussed and, if possible, the matter is settled in a way which will be of the greatest help to all the students. One of the most important purposes of this club is to establish a feeling of cooperation among the students and the faculty. The council is now in its fifth year as an important Hall organization. This year the student council sponsored Student Government Day. All classes were governed by students and even the position of principal and secretary were held by members of the student body. It is also customary for this organization to see that there is a Christmas tree, complete with decorations, put up during the Christmas season. Money was raised this year by selling pennants at the basketball games. The sponsor of the Student Council is Principal C. A. Sharpe, and the officers are: President, Harold Meek; Vice-President, Mary Jane Troglio; Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Jean Mariani. Page eleven

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“Onward Christian Soldiers” Religion Classes Part of the training to develop a more fully understanding and open-minded student body is the excellent religious instruction that many have received during the greater part of the school year. On March 26, 1948, in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling which now prohibits religious education in public schools, the classes were discontinued. These classes, which were not compulsory, were taught to Protestant and Catholics by one Protestant Minister and six Catholic Priests. The course was held every Friday during the activity period. PROTESTANT CLASSES Reverend W. T. Hosking Freshmen ...... Sophomore Boys Sophomore Girls Junior Boys ... Junior Girls ... Seniors....... CATHOLIC CLASSES .........................Reverend W. Kwinn .........................Reverend A. Wehrman .........................Reverend P. T. Walsh ......................Reverend L. Zimmerman .........................Reverend M. Callahan ......................Reverend J. F. Garrahan Reverend W. T. Hosking, Reverend W. Kwinn, Reverend P. T. Walsh, Reverend J. F. Garrahan, Reverend M. Callahan, Reverend A. Wehrman. Page ten

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The Fall Season At Hall September—“A September Song”—a rhythm of excited, laughing faces—a new flock of green “freshies”—sophomores feeling and acting a bit more grown-up—juniors, now upperclassmen—seniors wondering if they really are seniors and feeling quite important—the election of class officers—the organization of all the clubs—studies begin in earnest—the end of the month—we gain an extra hour of “shut-eye” as we go off daylight saving time—the year has started off with a “bang”. October—“Falling Leaves”—see the Hall fans excited and yelling hoarsely at football games; St. Bede, La Salle-Peru —the fun at the hops after the games—the first six weeks comes to an end—report cards—we’re right “in the groove”. November— “Harvest Moon”—more hops, more fun, more studies—Dogpatch brought to Hall through the Sadie Hawkins Dance—the tickling senior play “Ramshackle Inn”—the end of the football season, and a third of the year becomes just “Memories”. Page twelve