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

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The Winter Season At Hall December—Dreams of a “White Christmas” and that long awaited two-weeks vacation—preparations for that big social whirl the “Snow Ball”—the Christmas tree in the hall giving everyone that Christmas spirit—Hail! The Conquering Heroes! Our basketball boys bring home the first place Holiday Tourney trophy— aren’t we proud!—January—“Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” as back to school we trudge—the annual headaches of semester exams—basketball season in full swing—the Bureau County Tourney—need we say more?—February—“Come To The Mardi Gras” and see the gay costumes and attractive decorations— lots of fun!!—A free day brightens the winter grind—Lincoln’s birthday—the Joan Bishop assembly—the one in every four year day, February 29—the close of another month and so our thoughts turn to sweet spring. Page twenty-eight

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Calendar DECEMBER:— 1— The A Cappella met on “A” period today. The Christmas program was put in readiness. 2— Gerry Swingel won the first radio in the magazine contest at a special assembly today. We were beaten by Streator 54-48. 4— Pleasant day! Report cards on “A” period. 5— The Red Devils handed St. Bede Bedans their first ini- tial loss in the Bruin gym tonight. The score was 36-33. 8— The magazine sale came to a very unsuccessful finish today. Only 51% of the quota was obtained. 9— Student Council pictures were taken today. The Frcshies also held a meeting. Kenny Weeks saved the night by dumping in the winning goal for a score of 51-50 over the DePue Giants. 10— Father Garrahan gave an interesting talk on his recent trip to Hollywood in I-Try today. 21 new members were welcomed. Hall limes were distributed. Harold Meek was chosen the first Player-of-the-week in a poll conducted by the News-Tribune of La Salle. 11— The seniors started to take the Government Lest today. 12— H. A. C. met on “A” period. The Sterling Warriors were handed a 58-45 decision by our Red Devils tonight. 14— “Christmas Songs From Many Lands” was the theme of the Christmas program held at 8:00 p. m. in the New Auditorium. 15— H. A. C. had its annual Christmas party at Mona Pier- son’s home tonight. Everyone had a splendid time. 16— In assembly today a “chalk talk” was presented to the student body by Garnet Hazard, an artist from Canada. 17—The Christmas program that had been opened to the public on the 14th was given for the student body today. 19— Coach Rudy Novak’s Redmen downed the Mendota Tro- jans tonight by a score of 66-56. 20— Christmas vacation begins. 26—“Dancing In A Winter Wonderland” was the main theme of the “Snow Ball”, a dance given by the G. A. A. girls tonight in the gym. 29—Our Red Devil cagers took the I. V. title championship for the third consecutive year tonight when they beat Serena 47-40 in a thrilling battle which resulted in an overtime. JANUARY:— 5— Back to school again after a wonderful vacation. 6— We beat Toluca High by a score of 51-26. 7— Pictures of the sophomore class, the Hall Times staff, and the Hall Light staff were taken today for the annual. 9—Joe Pienta dropped in the winning bucket at Rock Falls tonight to win the tilt against the Rockets 36-34. 12— The H. A. C. met at noon today, for another one of its social meetings. 13— In the second meet with Granville this year, the Red Devils beat them by a score of 49-33. 15—Dr. Kirby, president of the school board, presented an excellent assembly on nutrition this afternoon. If)—The Hall cagers barely edged out the Dixon Dukes in the very exciting score of 45-42 tonight. Let’s go to the basketball games — Sweets from the “Sweet” — Is that the way you get your “A’s”? — Mardi Gras — New Year’s Mist — “That Old Gang of Mine” — Merry Christmas, everybody — “To My Valentine” at Bob Miltcnbergcr’s.