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

Page 19 text:

13—At an “A” period H. A. C. meeting today, a discussion of the Palestine problem was afforded by Mona Pierson and Shirley Nachtnebel. An informal discussion followed. 17—Again that Cinotto-Meek pass clicked and our team beat the DeKalb Barbs by a score of 32-12. Levin did a nice job also. 22—Today was a happy day for some and a dreaded day for others! You wonder why? The first report cards of the year were issued. The first honor roll claimed 104— three straight “AV 24—We bowed to the Ottawa Pirates on the rain-soaked King Field tonight by the close score of 13-12. 27—Plans for a Christmas dance were made today at the meeting of the G. A. A. Catherine Sweeney was hostess to the H. A. C. at a Halloween party at her home tonight. 29— At the I-Try meeting 24 new members were welcomed, and semester awards were presented. The seniors had their pictures taken in the board room. 30— The first meeting of the entire Hall Light staff was called today. The design for the cover was discussed and approved and the financial report was read. 31— Bob Lewis was the big spark club in the Red Devil team tonight as they overpowered Normal U. High 39-30. NOVEMBER: — 3— The seniors were quite surprised today when they received their senior proofs. The A Cappella met on “A” period. 4— The senior class held a meeting on “A” period. 5— The second issue of the Hall times came out today. Nice work, journalism class. 7—Have you seen the new senior pin-up baby? You haven’t! Well, if you already don't know it, the students today voted M. Gualandri “Pin-up Baby of ’48“ in the senior assembly. The football season was climaxed tonight by a victory of 38-0 over Geneseo. Nice work, team! 10—“Swing your partner!” The Sadie Hawkins Dance, replacing the customary Barn Dance, was held tonight in the cleverly decorated gym. The H. A. C. discussed “I Chose Freedom”, by Victor Kravchenko at the “A” period meeting. 12—Norman Coates Webster, an expert story teller, gave an unusually interesting assembly today after which cuts from the senior play were given. A chili supper was served by the F. H. A. members tonight after which an Education Week program was given in the new auditorium. 14—The seniors ran off with drama honors tonight. “Ramshackle Inn”, a three act mystery farce, was presented by the senior class. Mona Pierson as Belinda Pryde was excellent. 18—The freshies held a meeting today. Basketball season ducats were put on sale. 20— We might say we ran night school at Hall tonight. Be- sides a freshman party in the gym, there was swimming and choral practice. Money for flowers for Bill Jensen was collected today. 21— 28 students represented Hall at the Dixon Music Festival. 25— “Max”, our magazine friend, paid us a visit today. The first basketball game proved to be good. The Red Devils beat Hopkins 42-24 in the Hall gym. 26— Dramatics Club held a meeting. 27— Thanksgiving vacation begins today. 28— Weeks chalked up 15 points as high score man in the second win of the basketball season over L-P. The score was 40-35.

Page 18 text:

Calendar SEPTEMBER:— 2—School has begun again. The freshmen registered today and short classes were held for the upper classes. Everything was put in readiness for another year at Hall. 10— Class meetings were held today for the purpose of electing officers. The freshmen were to wait for the first honor roll. 11— I) M. C. held its first meeting. It was decided to re- organize into two separate clubs—the Camerata Club for those interested in music and the Dramatic Club for those whose interest turned toward dramatics. 12— The football season got off with a rousing start tonight with our Red Devils upsetting the Bedans hy a score of 12-0. Those Cinotto-Meek passes accounted for the score. A new coke stand was set up, and members of the Hall Light staff helped sell cokes. 16— It was decided by the H. A. C. to hold meetings twice a month, alternating formal and social meetings on activity periods and noons, respectively. At 6:30 tonight, in Princeton, a meeting of all principals, teachers, and coaches was held to plan the events in sports, music, and dramatics. It was decided that one game of the Bureau County Basketball Tournament and the Bureau County Music Festival would be held at Hall this year. 17— Today was one of those busy days at Hall. The freshmen met in the gym to practice cheers; the Student Council met for the first time; and both the Camerata and Dramatic Clubs held meetings. Much to our amazement, several boys came to school this morning sporting National Guard uniforms. 19—A crowd of 6(XX) saw our Red Devils defeated tonight by our traditional rivals L-P. File score? 26-13! The geme was at L-P. 26—Ed Cole and Harold Meek starred in a close football contest tonight at Princeton. The final score was 19-13. 29—Hie H. A. C. held its first noon social meeting today. OCTOBER:— 1—Have you tried “grow-fuzz”? You haven’t! Then you must get in touch with Jack Muir. Jack knows all about “grow-fuzz”. You didn’t know it! Then you missed an excellent assembly given by the juniors today. They were hard to beat. 3—The Red Devils ran rampant over the Sterling football club tonight by a score of 39-0. We’re getting better all the time. 8— C. E. Jones presented his annual assembly on “A” period His subject this year was gyroscopes. The first issue of the Hall Times came out, and juniors were measured for rings also. 9— Bundle Day! Did you contribute a bundle? That was the question on everyone’s lips today, for it w'as the last day to bring old clothing for needy children in Europe. The H. A. C. sponsored the drive. 10—Another rung in the ladder of success was added tonight when our Red Devils crushed the Dixon Dukes 39-0. Weeks, Lewis, and Cole piled up the most yardage. Brains — Messenger from L-P — All set for the Princeton Playday — Boo — Experts — Use Grow Fuzz — Freshie Roundup — Rah! Rah! Rah! — The Ladies’ Aids — Hep at the Hop.

Page 20 text:

“Chickory Freshman Roto One: Paul Burman, Ralph Burkhart, Howard Bence, Norma Belt, Denise Buff, Lois Bohm, James Braida. Roto Ttoo: Emil Bertalot, Joseph Assalley, Ferris Assalley, Daniel Ballard, Doris Carruthers, Rosella Carney, Norma Baracani, Billy Alleman. Roto One: Jack Falctti, Gordon Cleland, Anita Curley, Dorothy Ernat, Joyce Esch-enberg, Alice Cherry, James Curran. Roto Ttoo: Joe Corsolini, Elsie Engelhaupt, Geraldine Crick man, Arlene Flohr. Ruth Cole, Pauline Erwin, Donald Credi. Roto One: Robert Lehn, Jesse Galetti, Rita Gualan-dri, Doris Harmston, June Greener, Carol Ann Foster, Arthur Pearson. Roto Ttoo: James Green, James Greener, Patricia Hopkins, Edith Hillman, Joanne Jacobs, Doris Hass-ler, Ronald Leindecker. Joe Corsolini, Ronald Marty Class PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CLASS SPONSOR