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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1949 volume:

vm mu Sponsored by the Senior Class of 1949 Published by the students of Hall Township High and Vocational School Spring Valley, Illinois AROUND THE CLOCK AT HALL Hall fairly hums with action around the clock; as the hours turn, each is crammed with many different activities. Moments for planning and organizing, periods for serious study and learning, time for fun and gaiety, hours of spirited athletic contests—all of these and more fill the hours spent at Hall. As our eyes turn to the future, it is the purpose of the 1949 HALL LIGHT to perpetuate those hours you will wish to remember. MARIE TARRO, Editor SHELDON KUFFEL, Business Manager Page two .. —• . HALL TOWNSHIP HIGH AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL NEW GYMNASIUM AND AUDITORIUM Page three DEDICATION We dedicate to the memory of Virgil A. Kelly the 1949 HALL LIGHT. VIRGIL A. KELLY For the past six years our school and community have benefited by the services rendered by Mr. Virgil A. Kelly, who recently passed away after a long illness. There was always a feeling of warmth and friendship prevailing when in his presence. Students and faculty alike respected him for his candid statements, his high sense of humor, his loyalty to duty. Mr. Kelly was always a helper. The loss in the hearts of students and faculty might be compared to the place left by that kingly cedar, which, while still green with boughs, goes down, leaving a vacant place against the sky. -C. A. SHARPE Page four 31n (JNnnnriant Dominic McCook, who for seven years gave his loyal services as janitor at Hall Township High School, passed away on December 29, 1948. Page five THE SCHOOL BOARD A high school education has intrinsic value because it represents training in many fields of subject matter of both cultural and vocational significance. Because the men behind the scenes—the school board—are interested in the educational opportunities of tomorrow's citizens, they are continually working for the high standards of our school and the maintenance of the buildings in order to make pleasant the hours which the students spend at Hall. Dr. George E. Kirby, president of the board, has been leading the same group of members for several years, and his five committees—Finance, Building, Books, Athletics, and Fuel—have played a large part in making Hall High the school it is today. Dr. Norman H. Lynn, Dentistry; Ed J. Coveny, Business; Dr. Fred H. Rafhbun, Clerk, Optometry. Charles Savio, Sr., Business; Dr. E. G. Marty, Chiropractic; William J. Young, Agriculture; Ray Vogt, Industry; Dr. George E. Kirby, President, Medicine. Page six THE STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Ronald Marty, Joanne Lolli, Jack Muir, Joe Pienta, Lloyd Mitchell, Paul Schweickert. Standing: Joe Enrietto, Lawrence Weeks, Jim Morton, Principal C. A. Sharpe, Sponsor; Gerald Pomatto, Joyce Pinter, Jim Troglio, Joe Hunter, George Ziel, Leroy Lunn, Mickey Reynolds. OFFICERS Jack Muir ......................President Joe Pienta ................Vice-President Joanne Lolli .........Secretary-Treasurer Principal C. A. Sharpe ...........Sponsor Since its organization six years ago, the Student Council is rapidly becoming one of the major organizations of Hall. The chief aim of the Council is to promote good conduct, good citizenship, and a feeling of cooperation between the students and faculty. At the club meetings, problems of interest to the student body and faculty are discussed and settled in ways most helpful to all concerned. This year the Council's main emphasis was on perfecting and putting into operation the rules concerning the wearing of Hall sweaters and awards. However, it also sponsored the annual student government day, it brought about a change in the method of selecting cheer leaders, and it selected the assembly programs for 1949-1950. Page seven I TIME FOR SCHOOL Another school day dawns . .. .6:30 o'clock .... Time to get up and prepare for school (?) . . . .We arrive at Hall High by bus, by car, by motor-scooter, by bicycle, on foot . . . .Soon it's Hi and Good morning to classmates and teachers.. Early morning groups congregate on this stairway or that, near lockers, or in the office to discuss so many different matters of interest.The 8:15 bell rings, groups break up, and classes start......Another school day is under way. Page eight ADMINISTRATION Mary Lou Navin, Secretary Harrison W. Tone , Assistant Principal Cecil A. Sharpe, Principal ALWAYS ON TIME AND READY TO HELP FACULTY MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION Richard A. Fling Band Charles Chuck Fowler Boys' Physical Ed. Emily J. Hensel Glee Club Chorus Shirley Donnelly Girls' Physical Ed. Page ten FACULTY ENGLISH AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Richard Nesti, Athletic Director, History, Civics, Coaching. Minnie Fenoglio, English, Sociology. Anton Demichelis, History, Physics, Mathematics, Coaching. Jane Ellenbrand, English, Speech. Edna M. Thompson, English. Inset: Jean Rowan, English, Speech. (First semester). SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Clair B. Bradley, Mathematics, Sociology, Economics, Coaching. Floyd O. King, Biology, Driver Training, Coaching. Eileen Connolly, Mathematics, French. Marcheta Marr, General Science, Chemistry. VOCATIONAL ARTS Eunice Olinger, Home Economics. Shirley Miller, Commerce. Harrison W. Toney, Librarian, Bookkeeping, Latin. John Roach, Industrial Arts, Coaching. Stanley Kuiawa, Vocational Shop. Page eleven THE BELL RINGS ENGLISH AND SPEECH The English IV class studies and discusses John Milton's Paradise Lost. A speech class is interested in a speech prepared by a classmate. A freshman English class diagrams sentences as they study parts of speech. Page twelve WE ATTEND CLASSES . . SOCIAL SCIENCE International problems come to the fore in a U. S. history class. The past and its effect on modern times is important in a world history class. For better world understanding, students discuss pertinent problems in a modern European history class. Page thirteen WE LEARN TO STUDY FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND DRIVER TRAINING Studcmus latinam. Nous parlons francais en classe. The first driver training class at Hall. Page fourteen MANY SUBJECTS INTEREST US SCIENCE The star fish is dissected and studied in biology. The study of sound interests a physics class. Chemistry students make iodine and conduct various tests with it. Page fifteen WE WORK AND PLAN TOGETHER . . . . MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION The sophomore algebra class learns about graphs. Students in a college algebra n 1 —r class discuss s = a Girls' P. E. class has fun playing volley ball. Sot it up. Boys in a P. E. class practice shooting for baskets. Page sixteen WE TRAIN FOR JOBS VOCATIONS Girls' home economics classes learn the intricacies of sewing in a sewing class. The art of cooking is studied and practiced in a foods class. Future secretaries and stenographers are trained in the typing classes. Page seventeen WE LEARN TO USE TOOLS . . . . VOCATIONS The drafting classes learn the ■fundamentals, work on projects, and plan houses. In one of the best equipped machine shops in the state, the students learn how to grind tool bits, and how to use measuring instruments and lathes before they begin to make various tools. A welding shop has been put to use this year. A beginning woodwork shop group learns about the use and care of tools first, and later make breadboards, bookends, and wall decorations. A special project this year was the construction of a large doll house. Members of both the beginning and advanced classes worked on it. Plans for it were drawn in drafting classes. Advanced woodwork classes do an expert job on such projects as bookcases, cabinets, end tables, and row boats. Page eighteen SENIOR CLASS Of 1949 WE THANK YOU WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, AND JUNIOR CLASSES, INTERESTED IN KEEPING ALIVE THE MEMORIES OF OUR SCHOOL DAYS AT HALL, APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROUS GIFT WHICH MAKES POSSIBLE THE PUBLICATION OF THIS 1949 HALL LIGHT. Page nineteen WITH THE CLASSES 8:15-3:30.....Come any time, and you'll find us—freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors—all working industriously...We are the future citizens of tomorrow—the core around which the affairs of the school turn...We are serious.....We are gay and fun loving....We are loyal to Hall. Page twenty THE SENIOR CLASS Of 1949 Around the clock, we the seniors of the Class of 1949, have been active in every phase of school life. We have been leaders in scholarship, in the various extra-curricular activities, and in sports. Whenever there was something to be done, we were willing to help. We worked hard, but we had fun while on the job. As we recall the many interesting things we did, we can see how we have progressed and improved ourselves; however, it is with some regret that we leave behind our four splendid years at Hall. CLASS OFFICERS Jack Muir .......................President Jerome Haywood .............Vice-President Lois Timm .......................Secretary Clyde Gualandri .................Treasurer Miss Edna M. Thompson .............Sponsor Jack Muir, Lois Timm, Clyde Gualandri, Jerome Haywood. Page twenty-two PEGGY ARMELLANI Peg I-Try 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. 2, 3, 4, Come Over To Our House , Student Director 3; Just Ducky , Student Director 4, One Act Play Contest, Student Director 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cameratta 2, 3, 4, Cameratta Membership Chairman 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Music Festivals 2, 3, 4, Music Contests 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3. BILL BOOKER Otts Minstrel 3; Glee Club I; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Co-Captain 4; Track 2, 3, 4. MARION CONDIE Connio 1-Try 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4; Just Ducky 4; Minstrel 3; One Oct Play Contest 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Music Festivals 2, 4. ROBERT BENCE Bob JACK BUFFO Rat Glee Club 1; Basketball 1, 4; Player of the Week 4. MARJORIE CONKUNG Margie Student Council 1; 1-Try 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4; Just Ducky 4; One Act Play Contest 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4; Cameratta 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 4; Hall Times Staff 3. BONNIE J. BERGANTZ Jeanie G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4. EUGENE BURKART Gene Transferred from LaMoille 4. THEODORE DE SERF Slug Glee Club 1, 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. ROSEMARY BERGSTROM Rosie Honorable Mention 4; National Honor Society 4; Junior Class Secretary 3; I-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; Come Over To Our House 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Music Festival 2; Hall Times Staff 2, 3; Hall Light Staff 3, 4. JOHN L. COFOID Lute D. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Just Ducky 4; Minstrel 3; Speech Contest 2; Cameratta 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2, 3; Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2. RONALD DESTRI Mink Glee Club 1; Football 1, 3. ANTHONY DZIERZYNSKI Tony 1-Try 4. MARLENE K. FOLEY Mar Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; 1-Try 1, 2. 3, 4; H. A. C. 2, 3, 4; D. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Minstrel 3; One Act Play Contest 2; Speech Contest 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Vice-President 3; G. A. A. Camp 2; F. H. A. 3, 4; Cameratta 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Assistant Librarian 3; Music Festivals 2, 3, 4; Music Contests 2, 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 4. DAN HANEY 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH ENRIETTO Joe Honor Roll 4; Valedictorian 4; National Honor Society 4, Student Council 2, 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Just Ducky 4, One Act Play Contest 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 1, 4; Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3. DONALD FOOCKLE Don SHIRLEY ANN HERRMANN Shirl Honorable Mention 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3. 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cameratta 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 2; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 4. IRENE ERNAT Ernie Honorable Mention 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Minstrel 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cameratta 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2. 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contests 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 3. CLYDE GUALANDRI Geezer Honorable Mention 4; Class Treasurer 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3. 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Glee Club 4; A Cappella 4; Music Festival 4. ROBERT HOPKINS Hoppy Track 1, 2, 3, 4. DONALD FLAHERTY Don I-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; D. A. C. 3. 4, Just Ducky 4; Glee Club 4; Band 3, 4; Music Festival 4. JEROME HAYWOOD Hossie Class Vice-President 4; D. A. C. 4; Minstrel 3; Hall Light Staff 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3. FRANCES KARPINSKI Karpy 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; D. A. C. 4; Come Over To Our House 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 4. BIU KIRKMAN Kirk 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Music Festivals 2, 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3. JAMES LEONARD Dutch Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1. DON KOTECKI Ko Honorable Mention 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4. HAROLD LEVIN Swede Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; Class President 2; Student Council 1, 2; I-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; I-Try Secretary 3; H. A. C. 3, 4; H. A. C. Vice-President 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Co-Captain 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Father Garrahan Award 4. DONNA KUFFEL Kuf 1-Try 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Just Ducky 4; Minstrel 3; One Act Play Contest 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 2, 4. LEROY LEWANDOWSKI Puffy Class Vice-President 3; Glee Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Sergeant at Arms 3; Band Vice- President 4; Band Camp 3; Music Festivals 2, 3, 4; Music Contests 2, 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 3; Basketball 1, 2, 2, 4. SHELDON KUFFEL Shel Class Treasurer 3; Student Council 2, 3; 1-Try 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. Vice-President 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Minstrel 3; One Act Play Contest 4; Cameratta 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; A Cappella 1, 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Band Librarian 3; Band Manager 4; Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Business Manager 4; Basketball 1. MADELON A. LOLLI I-Try 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4, Come Over To Our House 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 2, 4; F. H. A. 2, 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 3; Hall Times Staff 3. GABRIEL MALOOLEY Gub MARY LOUISE MARENDA Bugs Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; Class Secretary 1; 1-Try 1, 2. 2. 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; H. A. C. Membership Chairman 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Just Ducky 4; One Act Play Contest 3, 4; Speech Contest 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cameratta 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4, Music Festivals 2, 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 3, 4; D. A. R. Citizenship Award 4, BETTY JEAN MARIANI BJ Honor Roll 4; Student Council 2, 3; Student Council Secretary 3; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; Come Over To Our House 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Hall Times Staff 3. PAT MARIETTA Pat 1-Try 2, 3, 4; D. A. C. 4; Come Over To Our House 3; G. A. A. 1, 2. 2. 4; Glee Club 1; Hall Times Staff 3. BEVERLY MARTINKUS JOHN MASSA roy McDonough DON MEYER Bevy Johnny Mac Lu Lu 1-Try 4; D. A. C. 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Minstrel 3; G. A. A. 2. 3, 4; F. H. A. 4; Cameratta 3, 4; Camer-atta President 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2, 3, 4; Music Contests 2, 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3. Football 4. Cameratta 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Music Festivals 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 4; Track 3. 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4. LLOYD MITCHELL JOHN R. MUIR JOHN NESTI BETTY NESTLER Mitch Student Council 3, 4; D. A. C. 2, 3, 4; D. A. C. President 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Just Ducky 4; Minstrel 3; One Act Play Contest 4; Cameratta 2, 3, 4; Cameratta Membership Chairman 3; Glee Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band President 4; Band Camp 3; Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contests 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3. Jack Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; Class President 1; Class President 4; Student Council 3, 4; Student Council President 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Minstrel 3; One Act Play Contest 4; Glee Club 4; A Cappella 4; Music Festival 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Liight Staff 3, 4. Chuck Nestle's 1-Try 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 2. 3, 4; G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Camp 2; Glee Club 1, 4; Hall Times Staff 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 4. JOHN NOVARIO HARRIET PATTERSON JOSEPH PIENTA JAMES SAVIO Punchy Honor Roll 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, Monk Zookie 1-Try 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 3; 4; 1-Try Vice-President 4; H. A. Class President 3; Student D. A. C. 3, 4; Come Over Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; C. 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. Council 4; Student Counicl Vice- To Our House 3; Just Ducky Track 2, 3, 4. Membership Chairman 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cameratta 3, 4; Cameratta Secretary-Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 3; Music Festival 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 4. Fiesident 4; 1-Try 2, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Basketball Captain 4; Player of the Week 4; Player of the Year 4; Bankers' Free Throw Trophy 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. 4; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. MARLENE SAVOURE Mick l-Ty 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Just Ducky 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festivals 2, 4; Hall Times Staff 3. GERALDINE M. SWINGEL Jerry I-Try 1, 2. 2, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 2. 4; Cameratta 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2, 2, 4; Music Festival 2; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 4. PETER TERNETTI Coonrod 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 3, 4. PATRICK SOBIN Stumpy Class Secretary 2; Student Council 1; Just Ducky 4; Minstrel 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Music Festival 2; Hall Light Staff 4; Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. LOUISE TANARI Lou Honor Roll 4; Salutatorian 4; National Honor Society 4; Class Vice-President 1; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; I-Try President 4; H. A. C. 2, 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. Secretary 4; Come Over To Our House 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. Secretary 4; Cameratta 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 4, Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 2, 4. LOIS TIMM Class Secretary 4; 1-Try 3, 4; D. A. C. 4; G. A. A. 4; F. H. A. 3, 4. JACQUELINE STRAWN Jackie Minstrel 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 2. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 3. MARIE M. TARRO Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; H. A. C. Assistant Membership Chairman 4; D. A. C. 3, 4, Come Over To Our House 3; Minstrel 3; G. A. A. I, 2, 2. 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. President 3; F. H. A. Camp 3; Cameratta 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festivals 2, 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 1, 4, Editor 4. ROBERT TONOZZI Bob CATHERINE SWEENEY Sweeney Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; Class Treasurer 1; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 2, 2, 4; H. A. C. Secretary 4; D. A. C. 1, 2, 3. 4; Come Over To Our House 3; Just Ducky 4; Minstrel 3; One Act Play Contest 3, 4; Speech Contest 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 2, 4; F. H. A. 4; Cameratta 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 2, 4; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Council 4; Music Festivals 1, 2, 3, 4, Music Contests 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 1, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 4. BARBARA TERANDO Babs G. A. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; F. H. A. 4; Glee Club 1. MARY THERESE TORRI Mim Honorable 4; National Honor Society 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4, H. A. C. President 4; D. A. C. 4; Come Over To Our House 3; One Act Play Contest 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 2, 4; G. A. A. Press Reporter 3; Cameratta 3, 4; Cameratta Librarian 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 2, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Music Festivals 2, 2, 4; Music Contests 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 1, 3; Hall Times Editor 3; Hall Light Staff 3, 4. RITA TRAVERS 1-Try 3, 4; D. A. C. 4; Come Over To Our House 3; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Vice-President 2; Glee Club 1. SHIRLEY TRUMPOWER Trump I- Try 3, 4; D. A. C. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. President 4; G. A. A. Camp 4; F. H. A. 3, 4; Glee Club 1. LORETTA WEBERSKI Berski 1-Try 4; D. A. C. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 1. SENIOR HONORS THE HONOR ROIL IN ORDER OF SCHOLASTIC RANK Jcscph Enrietto, Valedictorian Louise Tanari, Salutatorian Mary Lou Marenda Marie Tarro Marlene Foley Harold Levin Betty Mariani Harriet Patterson Jack Muir Catherine Sweeney HONORABLE MENTION IN ORDER OF SCHOLASTIC RANK Mary Therese Torri Shirley Herrmann Irene Ernat Donald Kotecki Clyde Gualandri Rosemary Bergstrom Page twenty-eight ROSEMARY BERGSTROM JACK MUIR LOUISE TANARI JOSEPH ENRIETTO MARLENE FOLEY HAROLD LEVIN CATHERINE SWEENEY MARY LOUISE MARENDA MARIE TARRO MARY THERESE TORRI NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY On May 24, 1949, a very unusual and impressive ceremony was held to initiate ten senior students into the National Honor Society. Seven L-P-O Junior College students, all members of the Society, assisted in initiating the Hall Seniors who have shown excellent qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and service in the different school activities in which they have participated. The 1949 seniors elected into the National Honor Society by the senior class and members of the faculty include: Mary Therese Torri, Marie Tarro, Mary Louise Marenda, Catherine Sweeney, Harold Levin, Marlene Foley, Joseph Enrietto, Louise Tanari, Jack Muir, and Rosemary Bergstrom. Page twenty-nine SENIOR SUPERLATIVES BEST DRESSED Lois Timm Joe Pienta MOST MUSICAL Lloyd Mitchell Marlene Foley MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Marie Tarro Don Meyer Joseph Enrietto Harold Levin Jack Muir MOST CONGENIAL Peggy Armellani Pat Sobin Page thirty MOST TYPICAL Clyde Gualandri Beverly Martinkus SENIOR SUPERLATIVES MOST ATHLETIC Shirley Trumpower Harold Levin MOST HELPFUL Jerome Haywood Rosemary Bergstrom MOST POPULAR John Novario Peggy Armellani BEST ACTOR AND ACTRESS Mary Louise Marenda Jack Muir MOST STUDIOUS Joseph Enrietto Louise Tanari Page thirty-one JUNIORS Mr. Anton Demichelis ....Class Sponsor Column One: Bill Donna, Leon Muraro, loane Irwin, Irene Irwin. Joanne Lolli, Pat Maurer, Mickey Reynolds, Leroy Lunn. Mary Nimee, Louis Darwish, Duane Casey, Arlene McKane. Column Two: CLASS OFFICERS: Ray Spiegel ......................President Paul Schweickert ............Vice-President Ed Joyce ...............Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Thompson, Alice Peart, Ed Yucas, Charles Peterson. John James Shimkus, Janet Balma, Lorraine Micheli, Louie Olivero. Lois Steen, Samantha Pryor, James Majchrzak, Bill Cull. Column Three: Mary Ann Reynolds, Betty Pizzamiglio, Gordon Short, Vince Slomian. Shirley Schultz, Nancy Weber, Jim Savoure, Harlie Boucher, Harold Teele. Margaret Helm, Margie Hahn, Ronald Kuffle, Dorothy Guenther, James Redshaw. I - C,' JUNIORS Column One: Joan Orlandi, Ronnie Kalman, Barbara Bird, Ray Spiegel. Donna Lewis, Lulu Belle McElroy, Ed Joyce, Sam Pierro. Bill Lehn, Roberta Serafine, Leroy Grivetti, Marge Kudela. Column Two: Gerald Pecchio, Richard Schell, Ken Kinkin, Shirley Blanchard, Phyllis Bell. Bill Weber, Betty Novakoski, Margaret Schweickert, Jack Dean. Paul Schweickert, Eugene Panizzi, Paula Waggett, Betty Biagioni. Joe Tintorri, Bob Anderson, Joan Balsavich, Nancy Peterson, Marguerite Oberto. Column Three: Bob Goetz, Charles Tonozzi, Bernice Summers, Dolores Smith Delores Dezutti, Shirley Morgan, Bob Silfies, Jim Riota. Rose Martinucci, Michael Pomatto, Ray Ferrari, Loretta Legal. Page thirty- CHEMICAL DRY g SAMPLE FORMULA TYPE TYPE of CATALYST SPEED OF REACTION (Name) (Nick Name) (Can't do without) Bob Anderson Jug Money-minded Chow Slow, not sure Shirley Blanchard Proxy Unaware Lewis's Who knows? Janet Balma Jenny Wren Happy-go-lucky P. E. Vim, vigor, vitality Joan Balsavich Joanie Gitty-gal Laughs Last minute Joan Phyllis Bell Phil Home Girl John Molasses in January Betty Biagioni Puff Inquisitive Men Flighty Barbara Bird Barb Aloft Salads Gets around Duane Casey Stacey Little man Baseball Not too bad William Cull Bill Quiet Seatonville Who knows? Louis Darwish Louie Piano Virtuoso The Piano Like Light Jack Dean Jack Farm Boy Seatonville A Cowboy Deloris Dezutti Dee Satisfied Mr. Muir Swift and sweet Bill Donna Pumpkin Happy-go-lucky Cherry Fast enough Ray Ferrari Tiski Waiting Motor Scooter About 45 Bob Goetz Bob Wolf!! Dates It depends Leroy Grivetti Ears Fast on his feet Speed Swift Dorothy Guenther Dot Lazy Bones Chevrolet Speedy Margie Hahn Marge Fun Clarinet Never too soon Margaret Helm Muggs Agreeable Friend Dot Schedualized Irene loane Irwin Twins Helpful U. S. History Self-starters Ed Joyce Spud Lucky Pat Fast Ronald Kalman Rudy Go get-her Girls Pretty good Kenneth Kinkin Melon Head Bachelor Illinois River Slow Margie Kudela Marge Loads of fun Talking Swift Ronald Kuffle Chico Hooked Dorothy See Dorothy Loretta Legat Loret Hard to please Swimming Off again, on again Bill Lehn Bill Learning Opposite sex Slow but sure Donna Lewis Louie Pleasing Bureau Unconcerned Joanne Lolli Huff Nize! New clothes She'll get it Leroy Lunn Brutus Experienced Brutus Fast enough Jim Majchrzak Mutts Lonesome No. 3 Gang Don't care Rose Martinucci Rosy Flirt Coach Nesti Lots of wheel Pat Maurer Snuff Go-getter Moodiness Takes it in her stride Lulu Belle McElroy Lu Home girl Typing Reliable Arlene McKane Ar Vociferous Triangle Ready and raring Lorraine Micheli Buzzard Plucked too soon Bubble Gum Friendly Shirley Morgan Shirl Dignified Friend Dee Happy medium Leon Muraro Marzo Home boy Ladd He'll get there ROT STRUCTURAL FORMULA Top heavy Flat on her feet Pretty neat Substantial Average Catches the eye Neat Strong Armed Small but willing Nimble fingered Carrot-topped Peanut Short Heavy Light footed Swell Not bad Blonde-blue eyes Tall, blonde SIMILAR TO: Bill Stern Hurricane Clown Blondie Neat and nice My friend Irma Perfect-if you ask her Hugh Casey Charlie McCarthy Jose Iturbi Eddy Dean Dwarf Mickey Rooney Sidney Greenstreet Harrison Dillard College Joe Venus Buckwheat honey Jim's dream girl Head too close to feet Toni twins A lot of train Tall, dark Got mixed up Nice Bulging with biceps Miss Olympic 1950 A little flabby Upstanding Unique Brawny and brainy Comedian Frankie A cork screw Jeanette McDonald Mr. America Who knows? Clark Gable Cookie Home girl Johnny Weismuller Packed in a small framelittle man Little lady Half-pint Enough Pleasingly plump See— Tall Small but daring Little LuLu May West Faithful Rover ???? Betty Grable School marm Brother John REMARKS: Just Kidding ?? Keep Smiling I'm not gonna say Let's play the bells! Uphold that ambition She's only 16 Try going straight for a while Speak up Second Paderewski Hi Ho Silver Keep tooting He might Keep buzzing Stick to solid land Keep shooting Settle down Oh, boy Her own boss A'ways willing to please Happy man O. K. Still living All right The secret Wheaties Female Frank Buck Too aggressive Too much baby sitting Wish there were more like you Mr. Daniel Boone, Jr. You'll get there Just kidding Tries too hard Little saint with wings Scoop him Keep smiling Hope you succeed Too much math Page thirty Mary Nimee Moo Friendly Roller skating Betty Novakoski Betty Bookworm Tympani Marguerite Oberto Marg Brainy Good marks Louie Olivero Louie Bet cha A ride Joan Orlandi Joanie Flirt Bedie Boys Eugene Panizzi Poncho Good Times The Car Alice Peart Alice Giddy Coach Gerald Pecchio Pecks 1-Try but 1 fail Friends Charles Peterson Chuck Unconcerned Southend Nancy Peterson Nan Calm Jack Sam Pierro Giuseppi Wandering Bob Betty Pizzamiglio Pizzy Sporty Gym Michael Pomatto Chiquita Sure The Triangle Samantha Pryor Sarnie Reclusive Home Ec. James Redshaw Red Anti-this and that Muggs Mary Ann Reynolds Reynolds Athletic Good Mark Michael Reynolds Spider Athletic Sports James Riota Doc Thick His Horn Jim Savoure Nino Who- What? When?Mary Jean Richard Schell Dick Bashful A Car Shirley Schultz Shirl Quiet Bob Margaret Schweickert Nicky Bold Twins Paul Schweickert Swiacki Quiet Sports Roberta Serafme Bobby See H. Levin See H. Levin John Shimkus Shinowski Helpful Asking questions Gordon Short Gordy Tempered The Boys Robert Silfies Bob Professor A job Vince Slomian Sly Joker Dough Dolores Smith Red Agreeable Duane Ray Spiegel Ray Denise's Ladd Lois Steen Lo Athletic Twins Bernice Summers Bernie Calm Southern accent Harold Teele Wimpy Baseball digest Radio Elizabeth Thompson Betty Lazy School Joe Tintorri Joe Musical Farmer Dalzell Charles Tonozzi Chazz Boxer Talking Paula Waggett Fluff Unconcerned Igloo Nancy Weber Nan Cuddly Almost anything Bill Weber Big Bill Quiet but awake Bureau Edward Yucus Ed Good Kid Machine shop t Co-operative Pleasing Apple-polisher Needs no medals Accurate Annie Fine Florence Nightingale Studies too hard Alert Tiny Einstein Likely to succeed He'll learn but when Smart Ish Kabibble Forever hold your peace On the ball Cute Friend, Betty Jean Have fun while you can He'll do Big Paul Bunyon Everybody's friend Happy medium Tall Gabby Alice O. K. Fair Red-haired A banty rooster Silence is golden Passing Lanky Gary Cooper You'll make it Neutral Well proportioned Older sisters We'll give you two more years Never on time Neat Lest minute Sammy Haven't got it. Coach Fast Typical Mary Marvel School girl Too quick on the jump Near the top Short and dark Charles Boyer Calm down Average Short and stubby Contented lass In a class of her own He knows Tall and brown Nature boy Good hunting Always ready Healthy Contented lass Easy to get along with The 100 in 10.8 Short and muscular Demon Hold that line As fast as a fast tempo Wow!!' The other cheerleaders Jimmy, blow He'll do with her Tall, dark, handsome Gregory Peck Make that basket Fast as the wrecker Squirt Reider Keep it up Cautious Look and see Wolfess under cover She'll get her man Prepared Half pint Madame Cass Keep looking Speed 5' 10 and lean Athlete Should succeed See H. Levin See H. Levin See H. Levin Why? Medium Tall, lean School boy John Shimkus, Jeweler It'll have to do for now Solid and Compact Charles Atlas Always ready Like Prof. Beedlebomb All right Wallace Berry She'll wait Fast in money matters Healthy Canary Want some? Excitable Pretty neat Ann Sheridan Oh, Duane On the ball Muscles Yodeling Cowboy Good president Speedy Short Sister Beverly Not another transcription Unconcerned Not bad Little Bell Oh, gosh! On the draw A hamburger Wimpy Always ready Neutral Average School marm Lover of history Like a farmer Short and dark Brother Frank Polka King Fast (when bell rings) A boxer's build Kid Galwan Two-finger typist Slower than slow Tall and slender Jack rabbit Never a dull moment Minute Miss Petite Doll Stay sweet Not too fast A way up Lumberjack Where's my gun? A mole's speed A long drink of water That farmer Keep plowing! SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS William Savage . Joe Corsolini Ronald Leindecker Mr. Floyd O. King ..........President . . . .Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer . . . .Class Sponsor Ronald Leindecker, William Savage, Joe Corsolini. Row One: Don Ballard, Howard Bence Paul Burman, Alice Cherry, Charles Bird. Row Two: Lois Bohm, Rosella Carney, Jane Campbell, Norma Belt, Denise Buff, Norma Baracani, Ferris Assalley, James Braida, Emil Bertalot, Gordon Cleland. Row One: Gloria Despain, Carole Foster, Arlene Flohr, Dorothy Erna‘, Pauline Erwin. Row Two: Ruth Cole, Anita Curley Elsie Engelhaupt. Row Three: Geraldine Crickman, Joyce Eschenberg, Jack Faletti, Martin Decker, Donald Credi, Joe Corsolini. Page thirty-six Row One: Edward Leonard, Jesse Galetti, James Morton, Ronald Leindecker, James Greener. Row Two: Robert Lehn, James Massa. James Green, Ronald Marty, Patricia Hopkins, June Greener, Doris Hassler Joanne Jacobs. Row One: Beverly Saccaro, Marguerite Mussatti, Arthur Pearson, Henry Sale. Row Two: Maxine Piano, Rita Gualan-dri, Esther Peart, Anne Olson. Row Three: Dale Pauley, Ronald Pro-kup, Robert Phelps, Duane Rolando, Joyce Pachankis, Edith Hillman, Mary Pistona. Row One: Delores Sharp, Bernice Smith, Dolores Schlouski, William Shaw, Lila Vallero, Bill Wolfer, Mickey Vacca. Row Two: George Ziel, Arnold Zolli, Dolores Taliano, Martha Walsh, Larry Weeks, Darlene Vickery, Bill Savage, Ronald Savitch, Robert Sticken. Page thirty-seven FRESHMEN Jim Troglio, Clyde Hoffert, Kenneth Meek, Gerald Pomatto. CLASS OFFICERS James Troglio ...................................President Clyde Hoffert ..............................Vice-President Kenneth Meek ....................................Treasurer Gerald Pomatto ..................................Secretary Miss Eileen Connolly .......................Class Sponsor Row One: Nils Barto, Michael Bian-chetto, Patricia Cull, Eleanor Bach. Row Two: Robert Blum, Clifford Carr, John Demichelis, Francis Barry. Row Three: Romilda Croissant, Barbara Bergantz, Shirley Croissant, Katherine Chisena, Julia Barto, Margaret Craven. Row One: Marlene Del Margo, Charlotte Flahaut, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Arlette Eiten. Row Two: Carolyn Green, Gene Galetti, Judith Gualandri, Robert Dzierzynski, Ronald Engelman. Row Three: Dale Dean, Robert Challenger, Duane Faletti, Henry Eschen-berg, Richard Giacomelli. Page thirty-eight Row One: Geraldine Johnson, Delores Kazmerczak, Paula Jean Laugal, Joanne Destri. Row Two: Ronald Glovetski, Vernon Golden, Joseph Hunter, Paul Hollerich, Clyde Hoffert. Row Three: Shirley Hash, Beverly Hawks, Loretta Halte, Carol Johnston. Row One: Marilyn Meuser, Gila Myer, Beverly Piano, Jean Martin. Row Two: Dorothy Peterson, Jean Nestler, Mary Ann Novakoski, Richard Mariani. Row Three: Donald Lolli, James Murphy, James Martinkus, Bill Boswell, Kenneth Meek. Row One: Edith Reinsch, Irene Poda-binski, Mary Jean Pryor, Sandra Smith, Victor John Pozzi. Row Two: Thomas Schweickert, Joyce Pinter, Anna Perkins, Marco Pizzamiglio, Gretchen Raley, John Quinn. Row Three: Gerald Pomatto, Donald Ristau, Robert Savio, Richard Pierson. Row One: Pera Wolf, Carol Tognozzi, Jo Ann Struglinski, Charlene Taber. Row Two: Roger Sticken, Robert Wenzel, William Vickery, Evelyn Volz, Beverly Steen, Louise Sticken, Charles Passini. Row Three: Billy Wolf, James Troglio, John Weeks, Ronald Yattoni, Ronald Wagner. Xr Page thirty-nine r , . H gf)( •• Chor� l SludenU ijjB Qw WE KEEP BUSY 9:45......Activity begins......It may go on until 10:00 in the evening......Perhaps it is play practice.....It could be chorus or band.......The G. A. A. girls may be working overtime to get points. ... .An H. A. C. potluck may be the social event. . . . .At any rate, it's fun to be with the gang. Page forty I - T R Y CLUB FIRST SEMESTER AWARD WINNERS Seated: Louise Tanari, Harriet Patterson, Michael Pomatto, Marlene Foley, Mary Lou Marenda, Catherine Sweeney, Edith Hillman, Ed Joyce, Joe Enrietto, Marjorie Hahn, Barbara Bird, Joanne Lolli, Betty Novakoski, Harold Levin, Roberta Serafine, Marjorie Kudela, Marguerite Oberto. Standing: Betty Jean Mariani, Marie Tarro, Shirley Herrmann, Betty Biagioni, Don Kotecki, Paul Schweic-kert, William Lehn, Paula Waggett, Joan Balsavich, Nancy Peterson, Lulu Belle McElroy, Joyce Pinter, Esther Peart, Rosella Carney, Geraldine Johnson, Edie Reinsch, Dolores Kazmercyk, Arlene Flohr. OFFICERS Louise Tanari Harriet Patterson Michael Pomatto Eileen Connolly .... President Vice-President ... .Secretary ......Sponsor Striving for higher and superior achievements is the goal of the one hundred fifty members of the 1-Try Club which is under the supervision of Miss Connolly. All students who have made the honor roll once are eligible for membership. Twice a year awards are given to those who have attained high scholarship honors. The awards are-. Summa cum Laude—straight A in four or more subjects; Magna cum Laude—A or A- and nothing less than a B; Rite—three A's or A- and nothing less than B. Programs of interest to the members of the club are prepared for the monthly meetings. An annual project of the club is the entertaining of the eighth grade students of the surrounding communities. Members of the club participate in this program. This year the future freshmen of Hall were entertained on May 6, 1949. Page forty-two HONORARY ACTIVITY CLUB OFFICERS Mary Therese Torn' ........President Harold Levin .........Vice-President Catherine Sweeney .........Secretary Mary Lou Marenda ................... ..........Membership Chairman Marie Tarro ...............Assistant Edna M. Thompson ............Sponsor The Honorary Activity Club is one of the most outstanding clubs at Hall High. The H. A. C. honors those who have participated in extra-curricular activities, attained membership in the 1-Try Club, and whose conduct is unquestionable. This year the club's projects included the sponsoring of a bundle drive to help the needy people of America and Europe, and participation in a radio program. The club officers presented the program which explained the features of the club over station WLPO. The social activities have been many. There have been birthday celebrations each month and pot-lucks to celebrate Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. The outstanding event for this year was, of course, the H. A. C. reunion banquet. The year of 1949 was a special one for the H. A. C. for it was celebrating its twenty-fifth birthday. This club, which began in 1924, has accumulated a total of four hundred fifty members during its twenty-five years in existence. Perhaps, its success to remain at such a high level can be attributed to Miss Edna M. Thompson, who has sponsored the club for the past twenty years. Row One: Joe Enrietto, Marie Tarro, Mary Lou Marenda, Mary Therese Torri, Catherine Sweeney, Marlene Foley. Row Two: Marguerite Oberto, Louise Tanari, Betty Mariani, Peggy Armellani, Donna Kuffel, Marge Conkling, Madelon Lolli. Row Three: Betty Nestler, Barbara Bird, Harold Levin, Betty Biagioni, Jack Muir, Rosemary Bergstrom, Joan Balsavich, Irene Ernat, Joanne Lolli, Miss Edna Thompson, Sponsor; Leroy Lunn, Sheldon Kuffel, Paul Schweickert. Additional Members Not Pictured: Roberta Serafine, Betty Novakoski, Geraldine Swingel, Shirley Herrmann, Betty Pizzamiglio, Pat Maurer, Marion Condie, John Shimkus. Page forty-three THE HALL TIMES The minutes seem to fly when the week for editing the Hall Times rolls around. As the stories come in, are corrected, and sent down to the Gazette to be printed, the staff settles back to the study of literature. All is quiet for another month. The Hall Times is issued eight times during the school year. The paper is planned and edited by the students of Miss Edna M. Thompson's seventh period English class who combine the study of journalism with literature. The regulars in the Hall Times which are favorites each month are: Sharpe Corners , which includes friendly advice to the students; the Gad About alternating with Felix the Fly , gives the students something to dig into; a new music column, Musically Speaking ; a Who's Who in Sports covering the outstanding athletes—both boys and girls; Campus Glamour with its new look; the Inquiring Reporter . A complete page is devoted to our teams and their various sports activities. The paper is supported financially by local advertisements plus part of the school's activity fund. Page forty-four HALL TIMES STAFF Staff I Staff II Editor in chief ...............Marguerite Oberto Roberta Serafine Assistant Editor ..............Betty Biagioni Barbara Bird Sports Editor .................Leroy Lunn Paul Schweickert Assistant Sports .........I....Bili Lehn John Shimkus Girls' Sports .................Lois Steen Loretta Legat Clubs, Organizations ..........Paula Waggett Nancy Peterson Assistant Organizations........Betty Novakoski Joan Orlandi Features ......................Shirley Schultz Joan Balsavich Music .........................Louis Darwish Louis Darwish Humor .........................Betty Pizzamiglio Janet Balma Personals .....................Pat Maurer Joanne Lolli Alumni ........................Lula McElroy Vincent Slomian Roving Reporters ..............Marguerite Helm, Marjorie Kudela, Lorraine Micheli, Louis Olivero, Nancy Weber. Advertising ...................Chairman, Pat Maurer; Ladd—B. Bird, M. Helm; Spring Valley —B. Biagioni, J. Lolli, M. Oberto. Class Reporters ...............Senior—Catherine Sweeney, John Cofoid; Sophomore—Elsie Engelhaupt, Alice Cherry; Freshman—Carolyn Green. Typist ........................Betty Nestler. lEimrc; 3dyiN hh v ’-v-up ..fcJ ,ME sto-------------------------------- mm: r 4v rtfg 10 ° tc T°w, I —......... j£;- ti-r Ssr- i w.«r j .... £5 Page forty-five Row One: Leroy Lunn, Louise Tanari, Sheldon Kuffel, Marie Tarro, Tom Schweickert, John Shimkus, Jack Muir, Marlene Foley. Row Two: Catherine Sweeney, Henry Sale, Ray Spiegel, Joe Enrietto, Rosemary Bergstrom, Paula Waggett, Norma Belt, Mary T. Torri, Mary Lou Marenda, Harold Levin, Sandra Smith, Betty Nestler, Paul Schweickert, Jerry Haywood, Betty Biagioni, Jim Morton, Joanne Lolli, Joan Balsavich. HALL LIGHT STAFF AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Editor in Chief—Marie Tarro. Assistant—Louise Tanari. Business Manager—Sheldon Kuffel. Assistant—Jack Muir. Senior Editors—Joe Enrietto, Harold Levin, Marlene Foley. Junior Editors—Betty Biagioni, Paula Waggett, Ray Spiegel, John Shimkus. Sophomore Editors—Norma Belt, Henry Sale. Freshman Editors—Sandra Smith, Tommy Schweickert Art and Photography—Rosemary Bergstrom, Jim Morton. Organizations—Betty Nestler, Catherine Sweeney, Harriet Patterson, Mary Lou Marenda, Shirley Herrmann, Geraldine Swingel, Joan Balsavich, Joanne Lolli. Sports—Leroy Lunn, Paul Schweickert, Leroy Grivetti, Joe Corsolini, Jim Troglio. Vocations—Pat Sobin, Jerome Haywood, Harold Teele. FINANCE COMMITTEE AND OTHER STAFF MEMBERS: Seated: Shirley Herrmann, Harriet Patterson, Betty Nestler, Paula Waggett, Joan Balsavich, Lulu McElroy, Marie Tarro, Lois Bohm. Standing: Joe Corsolini, Harold Teele, Jim Troglio, Leroy Grivetti, Jerry Swingel, Jerome Haywood, Pat Sobin, Roberta Serafine, Betty Biagioni, Gretchen Raley, Carole Tognozzi, Louise Tanari, Arlene McKane, Joe Enrietto, Arlene Flohr, Jack Muir, Marge Kudela, Harold Levin, Sheldon Kuffel, Irene Irwin, loane Irwin. Page forty-six Row One: Peggy Armellani, Harriet Patterson, Mary Lou Marenda, Marie Tarro, John Cofoid, Mary Therese Torri, Louis Darwish, Geraldine Swingel, Shirley Herrmann, Irene Ernat, Beverly Martinkus, Louise Tanari, Marlene Foley, Catherine Sweeney, Joan Balsavich. Row Two: Bill Risley, Lloyd Mitchell, Sheldon Kuffel. OFFICERS Beverly Martinkus ............President Joan Balsavich ..........Vice-President Harriet Patterson ....Secretary-Treasurer Louis Darwish .......Program Chairman Peggy Armellani ...................... ...........Membership Chairman Emily Hensel ...................Sponsor CAMERATTA CLUB The Cameratta Club, better known as the Music Club, is one of the active clubs in the school, and its sponsor is Miss Emily Hensel. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month. The purpose of the club is to further interest in music education and to sponsor projects to raise funds for the music department. Any student earning five points in music work is eligible for the Cameratta Club. At the present time there are twenty-two members. Page forty-seven The most successful project has been the brunch periods. THE GLEE CLUBS This year there were four different glee clubs, each directed by Miss Emily Hensel. They are: Mixed Chorus, Girls' Advanced Glee Club, Boys' Glee Club, and Freshman Chorus. One of the first duties of the Mixed Chorus and the Girls' Advanced Glee Club was to prepare the Christmas Concert at which, solo, ensemble, and choral works were presented. All of the choral groups participated in the Spring Concert. A number of vocal students were entered in the district contest held in Mendota, and they received the following ratings: FIRST—Catherine Sweeney, Marlene Foley, The Girls' Sextet—Paula Waggett, Jane Campbell, Nancy Peterson, Mary T. Torri, Pat Hopkins, and Peggy Armellani; SECOND—Irene Ernat, Lila Vallero, Bill Risley; The Girls' Trio—Irene Ernat, Marge Kudela, Joan Balsavich; FOURTH- Mixed Ensemble—Jane Campbell, Lila Vallero, Beverly Martinkus, Mary T. Torri, John Shimkus, Vince Slomian, Bill Risley, Roy McDonough. First division rating was won by Catherine Sweeney and Second division ratings were given to Marlene Foley, and the Girls' Ensemble. Top Picture: Girls' Sextet. Picture Two: Girls' Trio Picture Three: Mixed Ensemble Page forty-eight Freshman Girls' Glee Club Mixed Chorus Advanced Girls' Glee Club Page forty-nine HALL'S BANDS MUSIC CONTEST WINNERS - BAND INSTRUMENTALISTS Row One: Marco Pizzamiglio, Edie Reinsch, M. T. Torri, Dolores Dezutti, Marlene Foley. Row Two: Irene Ernat, Joanne Jacobs, Charlotte Flahaut, Lloyd Mitchell, Vince Slomian, Sheldon Kuffel, Leroy Lewandowski, Shirley Morgan. Row Three: Mr. Richard Fling, Band Director; Robert Blum, James Riota, James Savoure. Hall's Concert Band, under the excellent direction of Mr. Richard A. Fling, has completed a successful year, and has become one of the most prominent musical organizations at Hall, throughout the year members of the band have been appearing constantly before the public. As a snappy marching band, the group appears at all home football games; as a pep band, it performs at all pep sessions and basketball games. HALL'S CONCERT BAND The Pep Band performs at all pep meetings and at home basketball games. Pa e fifty-one DRAMATIC ART CLUB OFFICERS Lloyd Mitchell .......................President Sheldon Kuffel ..................Vice-President Louise Tanari ..............Secretary-Treasurer Harriet Patterson .........Membership Chairman Miss Jean Rowan ...........First Semester Sponsor Miss Jane Ellenbrand . . . .Second Semester Sponsor A successful year may be written by the historians for the Dramatic Art Club. The purpose of this club, organized in 1947-1948, is to foster interest in dramatics. Among the activities of the club which kept the members busy were the Kandy Kane dance at Christmas time, the radio program presented over WLPO, and a surprise farewell party for Miss Jean Rowan who was the sponsor for the first semester. This year new pins were obtained for the members of the club. Membership in the club is gained by having earned a sufficient number of points by participating in plays, committees for plays, and dramatic contests. Miss Jane Ellenbrand was the sponsor for the second semester. Row One: Beverly Martinkus, Betty J. Mariani, Peggy Armellani, Marlene Foley, Donna Kuffel, Marjorie Conkling, Madelon Lolli. Row Two: Irene Ernat, Marie Tarro, Betty Nestler, Mary Lou Marenda, M. T. Torri, Catherine Sweeney, Miss Jean Rowan, First Semester Sponsor. Row Three: John Cofoid, Sheldon Kuffel, Joe Enrietto, James Savio, Marlene Savoure, Rosemary Bergstrom, Marion Condie, Loretta Weberski, Louise Tanari, Don Flaherty, Lloyd Mitchell, Shirley Herrmann, Geraldine Swingel, Jack Muir, Frances Karpinski. Page fifty-two J U ST DUCKY Row One: Mary Lou Marenda, Marion Condie. Row Two: Miss Jean Rowan, Marjorie Conkling, Donna Kuffel, Lloyd Mitchell, Peggy Armellani, Pat Sobin, Marlene Savoure, Catherine Sweeney, James Savio. Row Three: Joe Enrietto, John Cofoid, Don Flaherty. Everything was Just Ducky for Betty Lou Maxwell and Bernadine Smith as they led the Maxwell household into an embarrassing predicament with their letter to the lovelorn columnist. Miss Blayne. The senior play, which was given November 10, was under the direction of Miss Jean Rowan, with Peggy Armellani, as student director. The directors, cast, crews, and several faculty members worked hard to put on this evening of hilarious entertainment. CAST Mr. Maxwell Mrs. Maxwell . . . Betty Lou Maxwell Bernadine Smith Wilbur Maxwell . Hercules Nelson . Connie Maxwell Craig Moore Mr. Moore ....... Del Marshall Aunt Mary ....... Miss Blayne .... ......Joe Enrietto Catherine Sweeney Mary Lou Marenda .....Donna Kuffel ....Lloyd Mitchell ......John Cofoid ..Marlene Savoure ......James Savio ........Pat Sobin ......Don Flaherty .Marjorie Conkling . . . . Marion Condie THE PLAY'S THE THING Page fifty-three Row One: Ronald Kalman, Joan Balsavich, Joanne Lolli, Nancy Weber, Betty Pizzamiglio, Michael Pomatto, Harlie Boucher, Betty Biagioni. Row Two: Ed Joyce, Marge Kudela, Barbara Bird, Pat Maurer, Bill Lehn, Ray Spiegel, Roberta Serafine, Ray Ferrari, Mickey Reynolds. OUR HEARTS WERE YOUNG AND GAY Under the able guidance of Miss Jane Ellenbrand and Roberta Serafine, student director, the cast and stage crews did a fine job in presenting Our Hearts Were Young and Gay , the junior class play. This play, presented on April 8, 1949. proved to be a very entertaining comedy. CAST Steward ............................................. Mrs. Skinner ........................................ Cornelia Otis Skinner ............................... Otis Skinner ........................................ Emily Kimbrough ..................................... Purser .............................................. Stewardess .......................................... Dick Winters ........................................ Admiral ............................................. Harriet St. Johns ................................... Winifred Blaugh ..................................... Leo McEvoy .......................................... Inspector ........................................... Therese ............................................. Madame Elise ........................................... Monsieur De La Croix ................................ Window Cleaner ...................................... .Raymond Ferrari . .Marge Kudela . . .Joan Balsavich ........Ed Joyce ...Betty Biagioni ..Harlie Boucher . . . .Joanne Lolli Mickey Reynolds ........Bill Lehn ......Pat Maurer . . . . Barbara Bird ..Ronald Kalman Roberta Serafine ..Nancy Weber Betty Pizzamiglio .Michael Pomatto .....Ray Spiegel Evening Star , a one-act play presented for the Bureau County One Act Play Contest, placed first. Mary Lou Marenda won the best actress award; Jack Muir won the best supporting actor award. Page fifty-four FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA OFFICERS Jenny Balma Beverly Saccaro Loretta Legat Marge Conkling Eunice Olinger .... President Vice-President . . . .Secretary ... .Treasurer ......Sponsor Around the clock, the Future Homemakers of America are always busy. Their motto is Toward New Horizons, and the members strive to learn new and better ways of living at their meetings. This, the third year, there are sixty members in the club. This year the F. H. A. Rally was held at Hall, This is the first time that it has been held here. There were three hundred thirty-four members in addition to the teachers and chapter mothers present. The second annual chili supper was held in November. Under the capable direction of Miss Eunice Olinger, the club sponsor, many good times were had and many new things were learned by the members. On April 30 a trip was made to Springfield and New Salem Park. Row One: Julia Barto, Eleanor Bach, Marlene Del Margo, Loretta Halte, Jenny Balma, Beverly Saccaro, Marge Conkling, Loretta Legar, loane Irwin, Catherine Segatti, Phyllis Bell, Marlene Foley. Row Two: Margie Hahn, Jackie Strawn, Marie Tarro, Madelon Lolli, Catherine Sweeney, Lois Timm, Denise Buff, Nancy Peterson. Row Three: Miss E. Olinger, Sponsor; Paula Laugal, Jean Martin, Jean Nestler, Louise Sticken, Dorothy Peterson, Bennie Bergantz, Pauline Erwin, Norma Belt, Rosella Carney, Ann Olson, Dorothy Ernat, Irene Irwin, Dolores Dezutti, Barbara Terando, Irene Podabinski, Delores Kazmerczak. Row Four: Theresa Fitzpatrick, Margaret Craven, Jo Ann Struglinski, Barbara Bergantz, Gila Meyer, Dorothy Guenther, Margaret Helm, Doris Hassler, Maxine Piano, Rita Gualandri, Delores Sharp, Esther Peart, Dolores Schlouski, Marguerite Mussatti, Delores Smith. Page fifty-five GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Shirley Trumpower .................President Joan Balsavich ...............Vice-President Louise Tanari ...........Secretary-Treasurer Roberta Serafine ......................Point Secretary Lila Vallero .......................Reporter Dolores Dezutti .....................Program Chairman Shirley Donnelly ....................Sponsor Around the clock at Hall we find that the G. A. A. occupies a timely place in our everyday schedule. This active organization provides the girls with relaxation and enjoyment along with the principles of good sportsmanship and leadership. The members are also taught the basic fundamentals of good health habits. A girl is eligible for membership when she has earned one hundred points, including health and activity points. She may then earn her awards. One award is given each year if the required number of points is earned. There are four awards. On March 25, 1949, the annual G. A. A. telegraphic basketbaT shooting tournament was held, and Hall placed second in the district and eighth in the state. The Valentine Dance on February 10, highlighted the G. A. A. social calendar this year. The annual G. A. A. wiener roast was held on October 5, 1948. Seated: Lila Vallero, Shirley Trumpower, Dolores Dezutti. Standing: Roberta Serafine, Joan Balsavich, Louise Tanari, Miss Shirley Donnelly, Sponsor. Page fifty-six Left: Pat Maurer, Donna Kuffel, Beverly Piano, Beverly Saccaro. Center: Beverly Martinkus. Right: Mary Lou Marenda, Dorothy Guenther, Dolores Taliano, Edie Reinsch. HALL'S CHEERLEADERS An exciting football game, a breath-taking basketball exhibition, and, of course, the inevitable enthusiasm of a cheering crowd! That's the spirit that prevails on the football field or on the basketball floor. We think of that team out there as a unit working hard to make that game a winning game, and, as such, we should think of the cheerleaders. For they, too, are a team! They work hard and long to lead the cheers in a peppy spirited way. Their coach is Miss Shirley Donnelly, and it is she who passes the first O. K. on all new yells. Leading the Red Devil yells are: Donna Kuffel, Beverly Martinkus, Mary Lou Marenda, seniors; Pat Maurer, Dorothy Guenther, juniors. Kickapoo cheerleaders include: Beverly Saccaro, Dolores Taliano, sophomores; Edith Reinsch, Beverly Piano, freshmen. With their spirit and our backing, we'll urge our boys on to new victories! Page fifty-seven WE FOLLOW THE TEAM 2:45.It is early fall, and football practice begins......Later in the season it is basketball.. Track and baseball follow.....From 6:00 to 10 00 P. M. the athletes play the game...The time spent under the coaches has been valuable...Hard work, loyalty, cooperation, good sportsmanship make champions......We have them at Hall. Page fifty-eight Richard Nesti, Football Coach and Athletic Director; Bill Booker, Harold Levin, Co-Captains; Chuck Fowler, Assistant Football Coach. VARSITY FOOTBALL Highlighted by the winning of the first football title in the northeast division of the North Central Conference in the school's history, the Red Devils of Hall High have just completed one of the most successful seasons in recent years. Seated: Leroy Grivetti, John Massa, Dale Pauley, Ray Ferrari, Charles Tonozzi, Harlie Boucher, Bob Goetz, Mickey Reynolds. Row Two: Harold Levin, Harold Teele, Bill Lehn, Don Meyer, Ronald Kuffle, Ted DeSerf, Bill Booker, Spocko Hollerich, Manager. Row Three: Coach Richard Nesti, Ray Spiegel, James Savio, Pancho Panizzi, Bob Anderson, Pat Sobin, Gordon Short, Jerome Haywood, Paul Schweickert, Assistant Coach Fowler. Page sixty THE SEASON'S RECORD HALL 26-NORMAL 0 Starting the '48 football season in high gear, the Hall Red Devils dealt out a crushing 26 0 defeat to University High Normal. Reynolds started the Hall scoring in the first quarter on a quarter-back sneak good for 35 yards. Levin scored Hall's second touchdown on an off tackle play through the line. As soon as Hall got the ball in the second half, the Red Men marched downfield with Kuffle going the last 12 yards to score. The longest run of the night was Grivetti's brilliant 75 yard punt return in the fourth quarter. HALL 7-L-P 18 Blowing a 7-6 lead the Red Devils felt the sting of defeat provided by the L-P Cavaliers. Halls score came in the 3rd quarter on a thrilling 54 yard run by Leroy Grivetti. Short's kick for the extra point was good putting Hall out in front 7-6. Only four minutes remained when Hall fumbled on their own 45 yard line with L-P recovering. Plantan then passed to Gapinski on the 20 who ran to score. Papini intercepted a last minute desperation pass and went over to bring the score to 18-7 in favor of L-P. HALL 7—DIXON 0 Hall launched official North-Central play by defeating Dixon, 7-0. Held scoreless the first half, Hall, after receiving the sescond half kickoff, roared down the field. Levin and Kuffle doing the running. Levin then scored on a 24 yard jaunt and Short's kick was good putting Hall ahead 7-0. Levin's kick in the fourth quarter which went out on the Dukes 3 yard line put Dixon on the defensive during the fourth quarter. HALL 15—PRINCETON 7 In a cross-over game of the North Central, Hall defeated Princeton's Tigers, 15-7. Hall started its first touchdown drive late in the first period from the Tigers' 38. With Grivetti doing the running chores. Hall scored in five plays. Later in the period, Reynolds grabbed a Princeton punt and ran 35 yards to score. Soon after the beginning of the second half, Haywood tackled Walker behind his own goal line for a safety. With the game almost over. Springer passed to Hays for a Princeton score and then added the point making the score 15-7. HALL 13—DeKALB 13 An early lead picked up by Hall's Red Devils drifted into a 13-13 tie with DeKalb's Barbs before the final whistle was blown. With the entire backfield running brilliantly. Hall scored as soon as they got possession of the ball on a 73 yard march with Reynolds going the last 11 yards Short's kick for the P. A. T. was blocked. The second Hall score came from a 75 yard pass. Levin to Grivetti. Short's kick was good. DeKalb's tallies both came on passes from Hunt to Stroberg. Managers Bill Donna and Paul Hollerich talk over a few points with substitute players Ray Ferrari and Bill Lehn. HALL 20—OTTAWA 0 With the entire team playing their best game of the season. Hall soundly trounced Ottawa, 20-0. On the third play of the second quarter, Spider Reynolds scored on a brilliant 52 yard run. Not long afterward, Levin took off on a 40 yard trip ending in pay dirt. A third score resulted from a grueling 61 yard march with the Hall line paving the way. Schweickert then scored on a quarter-back sneak. HALL 37-Rock Falls 7 Completely dominating the play the Red Devils from Hall ran all over Rock Falls to the tune of 37-7. Hall scored in eleven plays after the opening kickoff with Kuffle scoring. Schweickert scored in the second period after Reynolds and Levin moved the ball down field. Kuffle intercepted a pass and ran to score as the first half ended. In the fourth quarter. Hall ran wild with Levin scoring from the 35 and Booker from the 1 plus Lunn's 45 yard dash. Partridge tallied for Rock Falls only score in the third quarter. HALL 6-STERLING 0 Hall's Red Devils won their first North Central conference title by defeating Sterling, 6-0, but not before a hotly contested game. The first quarter was largely a kicking duel between Hall's Levin and Sterling's Twardock. Hall managed to squeeze out the games only score in the second quarter. The tally resulted from a Sterling fumble which Booker recovered. Levin passed to Haywood on the 18 and Hossie lateraled to Kuffle who scored. HALL 12—ST. BEDE 6 Completing their football season in a fine manner. Hall defeated a very strong St. Bede Bruin eleven 12-6. In the first quarter St. Bede made several threats to score, all of which were repulsed by the stellar Hall line. Ronnie Kuffle after faking to run the Bruin end cut back into the line and ran 69 yards to score. St. Bede, after marching downfield from their own 39, scored on a pass from Kissel to Smith. It was then Hall's turn to move and move they did. Reynolds took the kickoff and ran 52 yards to the Bedan 43 from where the Red Devils marched to score. Page sixty-one FOOTBALL STATISTICS - 1948 Hall Opp. First Downs 67 44 Passes attempted . . . . 56 83 Passes completed . . . . 25 30 Yards gained, passes 244 389 Penalties 43 31 Yards penalized . . . . 400 210 Passes intercepted . . . 11 9 Yards gained rushing 1627 792 Total yards gained . . 1701 1181 4 4- P - v -. 4 THESE ARE OUR PLAYERS HARRY LEVIN—Running with ease either around end or bucking the line, Harry played fullback and was co-captain for the Red Devils this year. He is a senior and had an average yards gained per try of 4.39. We wish you were coming back, Harry. MICKEl REYNOLDS—Small, tricky, Mickey Reynolds played the left half back spot and amassed an average of 3.9 yards per try. He is only a junior and we're glad he's coming back. May the wind fill your sails and let you run next year, Spider . RONNIE KUFFLE—Only a junior, Ronnie was a powerful runner and proved to be a tough coconut to bring down. He played right half and should go great guns next year. We'll expect a lot next year, Slugger . LEROY LUNN—Playing his second year on the varsity but only a junior, Leroy's ability for diagnosing plays made him a fine line backer. He held down the right guard spot. Good luck, Brutus . PAT SOBIN—Pat Sobin played his first year at center and played it well, especially on defense. Pat was actually a corner stone in the rugged Hall line. We'd like to have you back, Pat. JERRY HAYWOOD—Truly a fine end, Jerry Haywood is a senior and won't be back next year. Especially adept on defense, Hossie could always be depended on to make it rough on the ball carriers. We'll miss you, Jerry. LEROY GRIVETTI—Speedy Leroy Grivetti, although hurt in the middle of the season, played left-half positioin. The speed merchant from Ladd showed what speed can do and ran up a 7.6 yard per try average in the process. See you in action next year, Leroy. JIM SAVOURE—This being Jim's first year out, and being hindered by his inexperience, Jim failed to gain a position on the team. But next year—well, we can wait till next year. Good luck, Jim. BOB ANDERSON—Bob Anderson, commonly known as Andy , played just about every position on the team, but finally found his spot to be at center. He is a junior. Good luck, Andy. GORDY SHORT—Only his first year on the varsity, Gordy succeeded in making the starting eleven. He is only a junior and will help form the nucleus of next year's team. Here's wishing you luck, Gordy. DALE PAULEY—Only a sophomore, Dale was promoted to the varsity and was broken in at guard. Next year he will be fighting for a spot on the supreme eleven. Go to it. Dale. CHARLES TONOZZI—Being a versatile football player, Chuck played almost every spot in the backfield Only a junior, we expect him to be out there next year. We know you can do it. Chuck. RAY SPIEGEL—Musically inclined, Ray Spiegel held down the left end berth on the second string. As he is only a junior, he will be fighting for a starting position next year. Lots of luck, Ray. B’LL BOOKER—Small but fast. Bill Booker now a senior, was co-captain and played left guard. He could always be depended upon to get ahead of the ball carrier to lead interference. We'll miss you, Otts. TED DeSERF—Ted, one of the bigger boys, was always downfield for blocking and helped pave the way for many a score. He played left tackle and is a senior. So long, Ted. JIM SAVIO—Hindered for two years by a bad shoulder, Zookie still had time to play some fine defensive ball. Jim is a senior and was really rugged. Too bad, you're leaving, Zookie . BOB GOETZ—Possessing a lot of speed and being an able pass receiver, Bab played right end on the second team. He is a junior and will be back. We're wishing you luck. Bob. GEORGE ZIEL—Only a sophomore, but big and fast, Bear should develop into a fine lineman. George was one who took a lot of punishment and got little credit. We'll be seeing you, Bear . HARRY TEELE—Big Harry Teele, with three years experience should be a fine pivot man come next season. We'll be ex pecting you to be out there making it tough on 'em next year, Harry. Poncho PANIZZI—Weighing in at 227 pounds, but able to move with unusual speed for a man of his size, Eugene Panizzi, a junior with two years experience, played the right tackle spot for Hall this year. Good luck. Poncho. Page sixty-four DON MEYERS—Although not able to secure a spot on the team, Donny was noted mostly for his endurance. As the going got tougher, Donny just kept going stronger. We'll miss you, Don. PAUL SCHWEICKERT—Despite an ankle injury early in the season, Paul returned and proved to be an able field general. He too is only a junior and will be back next year. We'll be expecting things, Paul. Row One: Ronnie Leindecker, Don Lolli, Mickey Vacca, Bob Blum, Bob Wenzel, Joe Corsolini, Ron Prokup, Jim Massa, Don Credi, Bob Sticken. Row Two: Ferris Assalley, Charles Passini, Vernon Golden, Tom Schweickert, George Buckman, Bob Lehn, Clyde Hoffert, Bill Shaw, Arnold Zolli, Duane Rolando, Ron Glovetski, Roger Sticken. Row Three: Coach Roach, Jim Greener, Dan Ballard, Jerry Pomatto, Martin Decker, Jim Martinkus, Jack Faletti, Larry Weeks, Bill Savage, Jim Troglio, Bob Savio, Ken Meek, Bob Phelps. OUR FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL GAMES HALL 0-L-P 19 The Hall Kickapoos lost their first game of the season to a large L-P team 19-0. The defeat was caused mostly by lack of experience, with only two lettermen from last year on the squad. Jack Faletti played a bang-up game at halfback for the losers. HALL 19—DIXON 0 The Kickapoos playing their first game at home bounced back from their 19-0 defeat by L-P to trim Dixon 18-0. Johnny Roach's boys played good ball from the start, and were never in any real threat of being scored on. Jim Troglio, a freshman, starred at fullback scoring two touchdowns out of three. Bill Savage scored the other touchdown. HALL 0—DeKALB 13 The Kickapoos with a record of one win and one loss went to invade the DeKalb field, but with a strong DeKalb line and a bad first period, the Kickapoos were turned down 13-0. DeKalb got both their tallies in the first period After that the Hall defense tightened and held DeKalb scoreless for the rest of the game, but they could not penetrate the DeKalb defense enough to score, and the game ended 13-0 in favor of DeKalb. HALL 12—OTTAWA 7 After losing two and winning one, the Kickapoos came back home to play a good Ottawa team. The Ottawans had gone three years without defeat, and had thirty-two straight victories. The Kickapoos, much the underdogs, surprised the people and stopped the Ottawa winning streak by beating them 12-7. The gem of the game was Troglio's 93 yard kickoff return for a touchdown at the beginning of the second half. Ottawa tied the score on a line plunge, and then went ahead on conversion. The Kickapoos scored again with Leindecker going over on a sneak for the score. The final score was 12-7, the credit for the win going to both the linemen and backs. HALL 7-ROCK FALLS 13 After a decisive victory over Ottawa, the Hall team journeyed to Rock Falls to seek their third win in five starts. After trailing 6-0, the Kickapoos went ahead and led at half time 7-6. It was late in the final period that Rock Falls scored the winning touchdown. The game ended 13-7 in favor of Rock Falls. Credi and Corsolini played a great game in the line for Hall. HALL 19-STERLING 21 The next game was at Sterling, and the Kickapoos were out to get a share of the North Central Conference title if they won. On Hall's first play from scrimmage, Jim Troglio raced 60 yards to score. The second time Hall got the ball, Troglio scampered 70 yards on the second play to score again. Sterling scored their first touchdown in the second quarter, and at half time the score was 12-7. It was a different story the second half. An inspired Sterling team came back and scored two quick touchdowns and added both points. Hall also scored again on a pass from Savage to Meek. This time the point was made, but it didn't make much difference for the game ended 21-19 in favor of Sterling. HALL 0—ST. BEDE 20 The St. Bede Frosh-Soph swept over the Kickapoos 20-0 in the last game of the season. The visitors took the lead in the first quarter and never were in real trouble throughout the game. The Kickapoos' backfield could not break away for any long runs. Only once when Jim Troglio went for 25 yards only to be brought down. Gunderson led the St. Bede offensive attack with his shifty running. Page sixty-five VARSITY BASKETBALL Coach Fowler accepts the third place Bureau County Trophy from Joe Pienta. Harold Levin, Jack Buffo. The Hall cagers enjoyed a very successful season under the fine coaching of Coach Fowler. The team won the I. V. Conference title and copped the third in the Bureau County Tournament along with finishing up with a very commendable record of 19 victories against 10 defeats. Row One: John Novario, Mickey Reynolds, Jack Buffo. Row Two: Bill Booker, Harold Levin, Coach Fowler, Leroy, Grivetti, Jim Savoure, Spocko Hollerich, Manager. Row Three: Leroy Lewandowski, Gordie Short, Joe Pienta, Bob Anderson, Kenneth Meek, Jerry Haywood. Page sixty-six OUR VARSITY BASKETBALL PLAYERS JOE PIENTA—Joe played forward or center, where he starred as a great rebounder, and he was a deadly shot with either hand. He came close to breaking the old scoring mark, made by Harold Meek in '48, with the amazing total of 433 points. His excellent ball handling along with fine teamwork, made him one of the best players. He was at his best when the going was tough, and he wa never down. He was elected honorary captain by his teammates; he was chosen Player of the Year; he also won the free throw award. Joe, who is a senior will be remembered for his outstanding ability as a basketball player. JACK BUFFO— Weasel played regular guard on the team. He was a good ball handler and an exceptionally good passer. Jack, a fine long shot artist, with lots of drive, was honored as a Player of the Week. In the individual scoring he made 148 points to finish fourth. Weasel is a senior, and will be missed very much next year. HAROLD LEVIN—Harold played regular guard and was one of the mainstays on the team. Harold was a good long shot and an exceptionally good team man. He was a great ball handler and his defense was superb. In the individual scoring, Harold finished second with 164 points. He is a senior and will be missed very much, come next basketball season. MICKEY REYNOLDS—Mickey Reynolds was the only junior to play regularly this year. Mickey made up for his shortness with his great speed and plenty of drive. He was an excellent ball handler and a good passer. Spider played guard or forward, whichever the occasion called for, and he played a hard game all the way. He placed third in the individual scoring with 162 points. As Mickey will be around next year, we expect a lot from him. Good luck, Mickey. KENNETH MEEK— Kenny , who is only a freshman, played regular, either at center or at forward position. He was a deadly shot from the side and a good rebounder. He scored 123 points this season, and finished fifth in scoring. Kenny is expected to be a big help for the Hall quintet in the next three years. Good luck, Ken . JOE PIENTA Player of the Year Bankers' Free Throw Trophy Award Winner Honorary Captain Second for Bureau County Most Valuable Player JEROME HAYWOOD— Hossie Haywood was the second string center on the squad, and he saw plenty of action when the going was toughest. Jerry proved himself an excellent rebounder and a good shot. We'll never forget the two last minute free throws which won us two games. He finished sixth in the individual scoring with 65 points. Jerry is also a senior, and his absence will be noted greatly on the squad next year. We'll miss you, Hossie . LEROY GRIVETTI— Gravity , a junior, played second string guard on the squad this year and saw a lot of action. He was an excellent ball handler and a good player on defense. Gravity should be an outstanding member of the squad next year. He scored 19 points to finish ninth in the scoring. We are looking forward to a good year from you as a senior. PAUL SCHWEICKERT—Paul is a junior who enjoyed the rougher parts of the game. He was the reserve forward this year and saw a lot of action toward the end of the season. Paul is a good rebounder and passer. He finished eighth in the individual scoring with 32 points to his credit. We look forward to next year, Paul. Good luck! JAMES SAVOURE—Jim Savoure played substitute forward this year, but did not play much until the last part of the season. He is a good ball handler and a fine long shot. His specialty is his shots from the corners. As Jim is only a junior, he will be around next year. Good luck, Jim. JOHN NOVARIO—A reserve guard, Punchy was a good shot and a good floor man. He was one of those fellows who does not start, but who sees a lot of action. John finished seventh in scoring with 34 points. He is a senior this year, and for that we are sorry, because he won't be with the squad next year. We'll miss him, too! OTHER PLAYERS— Puffy Lewandowski, Bill Booker, Gordon Short, and Bob Anderson were the other members of the team whose fine sportsmanship, hard work, and loyalty made for the success of the team as a whole. Page sixty-seven on U t M SSm JOE PIENTA Center—Forward JACK BUFFO Guard BASKETBALL Hall 45 Hall 25-Hall 42-Hall 47-Hall 29-Hall 41-Hall 39-Hall 43-Hall 39-Hall 44 -Streator 35 -Princeton 35 -St. Bede 32 DePue 40 DeKalb 41 -Ottawa 38 -Toluca 28 Mendota 25 Marseilles 45 Rock Falls 26 Hall 33-Hall 44-Hall 39-Hall 32-Hall 53-Hall 45-Hall 40-Hall 41-Hall 38-Hall 44 Dixon 40 -Streator 43 -Sterling 54 -L-P 48 Geneseo 32 Marseilles 44 St. Bede 34 Rochelle 33 L-P 33 Ottawa 46 PARIS TOURNAMENT- Hall 50—Mt. 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I - l !- .• FowlaF in r tha CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HALL 36 «.------- . , v—t tai-- S 0 4 0 0 1 If 0 3 • nitn, tppl fru«h.'Io;!,,,p ‘ l . 4 t mi ®1 40.ji l L • i Jte� it OUR FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL PLAYERS GAMES PLAYED INDIVIDUAL SCORING Hall 21 Streator 35 Player FG FT PF TP Hall 21 Princeton 23 Hall 31—St. Bede 23 Bob Sticken 47 20 37 114 Hall 16—DePue 17 Bill Savage 44 21 73 109 Hall 19—DeKalb 36 Captain Don Credi .... 35 24 46 94 Hall 21-Ottawa 37 Hall 31-Toluca 19 Bob Wenzel 31 20 56 82 Ha’I 0—Mendota 42 (Overtime) Jim Troglio 25 11 38 61 Hall 31—Marseilles 33 Hall 34-Rock Falls 22 Jerry Pomatto 6 22 38 34 Hall 21—Dixon 28 Dale Pauley 9 9 35 27 Hall 22—Streator 32 Hall 28—Sterling 40 Francis Barry 6 5 12 17 Hall 32—L-P 48 Ron Marty 5 2 12 12 Hall 25—Geneseo 27 Hall 39—Marseilles 25 Joe Corsolini 1 0 7 2 Hall 37—St. Bede 35 Bob Savio 0 1 2 1 Hall 24 Rochelle 33 Hall 37—L-P 30 Jim Green 0 0 1 0 Hall 35—Ottawa 42 Mickey Vacca 1 2 1 4 Ron Leindecker 3 1 8 7 TOTAL POINTS- Ron Prokup 1 0 0 2 Hall 566—Opponents 627 Ferris Assalley 0 0 0 0 Won 6—Lost 14 Jim Massa 0 0 0 0 Row One: Coach Anton Demichelis, Jim Massa, Ronald Prokup, James Green, Bob Savio, Francis Barry. Row Two: Don Credi, Jerry Pomatto, Bill Savage, Dale Pauley, Art Pearson, Bob Wenzel, Mickey Vacca, Bob Sticken Jim Murphy, Jim Troglio, Ronnie Marty, Gordon Cleland, Manager (absent). Page seventy Row One: Bob Blum, Coach Floyd King. Row Two: Roger Sticken, Vernon Golden, Richard Mariani, Tommy Schweickert, Clyde Hoffert, Ronald Glovetski. Row Three Francis Barry, Ronald Wagner, Jerry Pomatto, Ronald Yattoni, Bob Savio, Bob Wenzel, Jim Troglio. OUR FRESHMAN BASKETBALL PLAYERS GAMES PLAYED INDIVIDUAL SCORING Hall 19—St. Bede 27 Player PF FT FG TP Hall 21—L-P 46 Hall 29—Bureau 40 Francis Barry 14 8 16 40 Hall 19-Bureau 29 Bob Blum 28 16 34 84 Hall 22—St. Bede 21 Hall 36—Ottawa 24 Ron Glovetski 21 2 11 24 Hall 30—Ottawa 24 Vernon Golden 1 2 0 2 Hall 37—Streator 33 Hall 22—Streator 32 Clyde Hoffert 17 8 6 20 Hall 33—Mendota 17 Rich Mariani 19 5 7 19 Hall 30—Mendota 22 Jerry Pomatto 17 7 11 29 Bob Savio 6 0 9 18 1. V. TOURNAMENT- Tommy Schweickert . . . . 3 0 0 0 Hall 26—Ottawa 27 Bob Sticken 2 1 3 7 Jim Troglio 10 1 17 35 PRINCETON TOURNAMENT- Bob Wenzel 19 18 38 94 Hall 36—Princeton 22 Ronald Yattoni 6 0 1 2 Page seventy-one He made it...........And there they go..........Terrific..........Taking the hurdles........10' 71 2 . TRACK In the midst of what could be a sensational track season, the Hall cinder squad, under the handling of coaches Bradley and Roach, is looking toward a very promising future. With only several meets under their belts— the Geneseo Relays in which Hall won the Class B division, the Illinois Valley Relays in which both the varsity and frosh-soph won first place, the Bureau County Track Meet where Hall placed first, and The District in which Hall placed third—the Red Devils set enviable records in various events. Thus far, Bob Hopkins has run the 880 in 2:04:25 breaking his own school record of 2:10. Following right on Hopkin's heels in the 880 is Jim Savoure. In the field even Is, John Novario has gone up 10' 7 V2 in the pole vault breaking his school record of 10' 6 . Bill Broker's toss of 47' 1 with the 12 lb. shot leads the area, while Poncho Panizzi's toss of 44' 3V2 is not too far behind. In the other weight event, Harry Levin is capable of doing great things while Leroy lunn has heaved the discus with a toss of 135'. Ray Spiegel and Rudy Kalman have the high jump well fortified, while the broad jump is in capable hands with Levin and Reynolds doing the jumping. Two fine sprinters, Mickey Reynolds and Leroy Grivetti, have the dashes under hand; in the 440, it is Tonozzi and Schweickert, each able to run the route around 55. Don Meyer runs the mile. Running the hurdles is Bob Goetz, who is one of the best hurdlers in this area. His best time in the highs is 15.9. Trackmen placing first in the district were Levin in the broad jump and Hopkins in the 880. Not only does the varsity field a strong team; the frosh-soph also has a fine squad. In all events, the squad has at least one able performer. In the weights. Meek, Troglio, and Ziel carry the Hall colors, while in the other field events it's Credi and Demichelis in the high jump, Credi and Wenzel in the broad jump, and Pearson, Barry, and Wenzel in the pole vault. Running the sprints are Troglio and Weeks in the 100 and 220 with Wenzel carrying on in the 440. The squad possesses two fine distance men with Bill Savage running the 880 and Gerry Pomatto the mile. The hurdles are in the capable hands of Credi and Pauley. TRACK SCHEDULE La Salle-Peru, Ottawa, Hall Ottawa, Hall Geneseo Relays La Salle-Peru, Mendota, Hall Frosh-Soph La Salle-Peru, Hall Frosh-Soph La Salle-Peru Relays Illinois Valley Sterling, Princeton, Hall Bureau Mendota, Streator, Hall District Meet Princeton, Hall State Meet N. C. Frosh-Soph N. C. Varsity DATE HALL PLACI April 6 Second April 12 First April 16 First April 19 Second April 26 First April 30 First May 3 First May 6 May 10 First May 11 First May 13 Third May 17 First May 20 May 23 May 27 Row One: Charles Tonozzi, Roger Sticken, Ronald Glovetski, Art Pearson, Billy Savage, Clyde Hoffert, Tommy Schweickert, Vernon Golden, Rich Mariani, Bob Wenzel. Row Two: Tony Dzierzynski, Louie Olivero, Jerry Pomatto, Bob Hopkins, Jack Faletti, Paul Schweickert, John Novario, Mike Pomatto, Ronald Kuffle, Jack Demichelis, Bob Goetz, Mickey Reynolds, Don Credi, Bill Booker, Dale Pauley, Jim Greener, James Massa, Larry Weeks, Leroy Lunn, Jim Troglio, Jim Martinkus. Row Three: Coach C. Bradley, Poncho Panizzi, Ken Meek, George Ziel, Don Meyers, Jim Leonard, Jim Savoure, Joe Corsolini, Pat Sobin, Leroy Grivetti, Joe Pienta, Gordon Short, Ray Spiegel, Ronald Kalman, Billy Wolf, Jim Morton, Eugene Burkart, Bob Blum, Harold Teele, Manager; Coach J. Roach, Assistant Track Coach. Row One: Mickey Reynolds, Michael Pomatto, John Novario, Bill Booker, Ron Kuffle. Row Two: Joe Pienta, Bob Anderson, Gordie Short, Ted DeSerf, Pete Ternetti, Coach Richard Nesti. BASEBALL The Red Devil baseball team, under the able generalship of Coach Nesti, had a very successful season last summer with nine victories against three defeats. The team won the first seven games before dropping their first game. After losing three in a row to Rock Falls, Dixon and Sterling, the team went on to win the first North Central Conference Champion- ship from DeKalb in the last game of the season. Joe Pienta, up two hits to clinch the championship. BASEBALL Hall 19 — Princeton 2 Hall 7 Rock Falls 3 Hall 8 — Dixon 7 Hall 9 - Sterling 3 Hall 7 Ottawa 3 Hall 17 - DeKalb 7 their ace pitcher, completely baffled DeKalb by only giving SCHEDULE Hall 19 — Princeton 2 Hall 2 — Rock Falls 5 Hall 4 — Dixon 7 Hall 2 — Sterling 3 Hall 4 — Ottawa 0 Hall 8 — DeKalb 2 (Championship Game) TROPHIES Illinois Valley Basketball, First; Bureau County Basketball, Third; Bankers' Free Throw Trophy, Joe Pienta; Frosh-Soph N. C. Track, First; Bureau County Track, First; One Act Play Award, First; Baseball N. C., First; Player of the Year Award, Joe Pienta; Frosh-Soph Illinois Valley Track, First; Football N. C., First. Trophies not included in photo: Geneseo Relays, First; Illinois Valley Track Meet, First; Bureau County Meet, First; District, Third. Page seventy-three Senior beauties.......Toots........Who am I? ....Bear.......She skates, too......Donna, crime doesn't pay. See page 76.......Study Hall......Twins.......Don't eat the string...... Halloween fun in Ladd..........Look at that foot! SEPTEMBER- 1 School days are here again! after a very pleasant vacation, duties are again resumed at Hall. The freshmen registered today. 2—Registration of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. 6—Labor Day. No School. 10-Hall dumps Normal in first game of the season, 26-0. 15— The F. H. A. held a meeting with the newly elected president presiding. The F. H. A. also has a new sponsor. Miss Eunice Olinger. 16— The first meeting of the D. A. C. was held under the sponsorship of Miss Jean Rowan, the new English and speech teacher. 17— Class elections were held with the exception of the freshman class which waits until after the first six weeks' period. Hall loses to L-P, 18-7. 21—The first meeting of the G. A. A. was held with its new president presiding. 23— The H. A. C. held a meeting, its first for this school year. 24— Hall's Red Devils proved more successful this week by whipping the Princeton team 15-7. OCTOBER- 1—Dixon bowed to Hall. The score 7-0. Popcorn was sold at the Dixon-Hall game. On the recent sales of popcorn both at noon and at the Dixon-Hall game, $32.70 plus the S500 profit from the magazine sale has gone into support this annual. Page seventy-four 5—A special assembly was held and the actual experiences of Bill Warren were related to the faculty and student body. 8—Hall tied with DeKalb 13-13 in North Central Conference play. 11—Radio programs are to be presented each Monday throughout the school year from 3:15 to 3:30 over WLPO. The first program was dedicated entirely to football. 15— The Ottawa Pirates bowed to the Hall Red Devils by the score of 20-0. 16— The Band Parents and Patrons sponsored a Tag Day to raise money for more uniforms and other things for the band. 20— There was a committee meeting held to draw up a new constitution for the Cameratta club with Miss Emily Hensel, sponsor. 21— The juniors took the Illinois state test. 22— Hall crushes Rock Falls, 37-7. 25— The H. A. C. presented its broadcast over WLPO. 26— There was a meeting of the F. H. A. Registration for school sweaters began. The H. A. C. held a raviola pot-luck at Mary T. Torri's home. 36 members were welcomed into the club. 27— The first meeting of the 1-Try club was held. 29—Hall's Red Devils won their first northeast division title of the North Central conference by beating Sterling at Sterling, 6-0. Three!!!? . ...Junio. Pals........Catching flies? ....Happy threesome..............Move back—just a little more..............Is this the bathtub, June? . . . .See. Jim doesn't care --------Let's eat.......1892 or 1949? . . . .Ow-w-w! My neck! .. . .How about a bag? .... Flying high. NOVEMBER- 1—There was a meeting of the G. A. A. to appoint a committee to plan for freshman initiation. The G. A. A. also presented its radio program. 9 The F. H. A. served a chili supper. The senior play Just Ducky proved to be a great success. 12—The Hall Red Devils went on to win new honors by beating the St. Bede Bruins, 12-6, at the home Field. Juniors measured for class rings. 17—A football banquet was held in honor of the first Hall Red Devil football team to capture a North Central Conference title. 19—The North Central Conference Music Festival was held in Dixon. 23—The H. A. C. held a meeting in which eight new members were admitted. 25—Thanksgiving Vacation begins today. 30 Streator bowed to Hall, 45-35 in the First basketball game of the season. 30—Freshman class meeting. DECEMBER- 1—The Hall Red Devils, 25—Princeton 35. 3—Senior Assembly held today. Report cards were issued today. Hall beat St. Bede. The score 42-32. 6 —The F. H. A. presented its program over WLPO. 7—Hall and DePue staged another thriller in their long scries in Hall's gym. Hall won 43-40. 10—1-Try meeeting held today. Kandy Kane Dance, sponsored by the D. A. C. held tonight. 14— Hall's Red Devil gridders were honored with their annual banquet sponsored by the Letter-H club. 15— The H. A. C. held a Christmas pot-luck. 17—The Hall quintet lost their First conference start to the DeKalb Barbs in DeKalb by a score of 41-30. 19—Hall's choral groups presented the Yuletide concert for the public. 21— G. A. A. freshman initiation. 22— The choral groups of Hall presented its Yuletide concert for the faculty and student body. School was dismissed at 2:45. No school until January 3—Christmas vacation. 23 The junior class under the sponsorship of Mr. Demichelis held the Holly Day Dance. 27—Invitational tourney at Paris. Hall defeated the Mt. Carmel team 50-37, but was defeated by the Teutopolis team by a score of 59-40. JANUARY- 3— School resumed. The Red Devils defeated the Ottawa Pirates 41-38. 4— Toluca gave way to Hall. The score was 39-28. 7—Hall cagers handed Mendota high its second defeat of the season by a score of 43-25. 10— The sophomores held a meeting. 11— The Red Devils bowed to the Marseilles Panthers by a score of 45-39. Page seventy-five Hi! Ho! Silver! ....Do you think she will? ....May I cut in? ....See! ....Lovers (?) ....Could this be initiation? .... Buddies.......... One Sunday afternoon....................????? ....Brutus, where's the Bird ? 14—Rock Falls bowed to Hall, 44-29. General Motors program. 20—Semester Exams! 21 - Semester Exams! The Dixon Dukes downed Hall, 40-33. 23— The first in a series of driving instructions at Hall. 24— 28—In the first night's tourney play, the Red Devils met La Moille and beat them by a 67-35 score. Second round Hall 66, Buda 29. Third round DePue 57, Hall 42. Hall rallied to win third place in the Bureau County Tourney by beating Bureau Township, 52-23. 25— H. A. C. held an initiation in which 15 new members were presented. 31—Music club presented its radio program over WLPO. FEBRUARY- 2 Music club held meeting. Hall defeats Streator, 44-33. 4—Red Devils bow to Sterling Warriors, 54-32. 7—H. A. C. enjoyed a Valentine supper. 8 Student government day was held. Hall lost to L-P by a score of 48-32. 9—The Hall concert band presented a mid-winter concert. 10—The G. A. A. dance Cupid's Frolic was held. 10—Frank Johnson gave a talk about Abraham Lincoln. 14— B. J. Seabury presented a very interesting speech about the Philippines. 15— Hall's Red Devils down Marseilles, 45-44. 16— Hall's play Evening Star won first place in Bureau County one-act play contest. 17 Hall nicked St. Bede, 40-34. Page seventy-six 18— Hall defeated Rochelle in a North Central Conference tilt in the Hall gym, 41-33. 21— The F. H. A. held a meeting. Juniors receive class rings. 22— H. A. C. meeting. The Red Devils downed the La Salle-Peru Cavaliers, 39-33 and clinched the Illinois Valley conference championship. 23— The 1-Try held a meeting. 24— The junior assembly entitled, The Local Yokel Amateur Hour proved to be a big success. 25 -Hall was nipped by the Ottawa Pirates, 46-44. MARCH- 1—Hall beat the Walnut team by a 51-34 score. 2 The Music club held their monthly meeting. The Senior Superlatives were announced. 3—Sophomore assembly held. In Hall's second game of the Regional Tourney, they eliminated Mendota by a score of 53-38. 4 Finals in the Regional Tourney DePue 44, Hall 40. 7—Mr. Fredric Sjobairn, pianist, presented a very enjoyable program. 14— Track begins! The juniors presented a skit of the play over WLPO. 15— The G. A. A. and H. A. C. held meetings. 17—The Illinois Weslyan Quartet presented an assembly program. 19— Joe Pienta was elected Player of the Year . So tired! . . . .May I have this waltz? . . . .Bundle day.Two of us. Look us over.....Why, Joe! ....Know us? ....Ummm, Popcorn! .. 22—Mr. Sharpe announced the senior honor roll during assembly. 26— Illinois Valley district music contest was held at Mendota. 29— The H. A. C. held a meeting. APRIL- 5— Richard Carradine entertained with an all Shakespeare program. The Drake Choir was heard in a second assembly. 6— The juniors presented skits of their play Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. The Red Devils finished second in a triangular meet at L-P. 8—The juniors presented their play. 12—Track meet at Ottawa. The H. A. C. held a pot-luck. 14—The Philharmonic choir of Salina, Kansas presented an assembly. 16—Track meet at Geneseo. Hall First. 19—Track meet at Mendota. Hall First. Basketball banquet held. 22—Hall was host to all of the schools who participated in the Bureau County Festival. 26—Track meet at L-P. Hall First. The H. A. C. held an election in which new officers were selected for the 1949-50 term. 28—Dr. Kirby gave a very interesting speech in assembly. 30— The F. H. A. members took a trip to Springfield. MAY— 3— G. A. A. held an election of officers. H. A. C. had a meeting A period and a party at noon. Varsity and Frosh-Soph take first place at I. V. Track Meet. 4— 1-Try meeting held. 6—Hall third in District Track meet. Hall was host to next year's freshmen. Election of cheerleaders. 9—F. H. A. meeting. 10—Red Devils cop Bureau County Track Meet. H. A. C. meeting. 12— D. A. C. meeting. 13— Spring band concert. 16— 17—Late Hours. Proof reading Hall Light in La Salle. 17— Music club meeting. 18— Freshman assembly. 19— The H. A. C. held a banquet. 20— The Junior-Senior Prom held. 21— N. C. C. Frosh-Soph Track Meet. 24— National Honor Society assembly held. 25— Semester Exams. 26— Semester Exams. 27— Semester Exams. 28— N. C. C. Varsity Track Meet. 31—Long-waited for—graduation. To Seniors: Here's hoping that the future has many good things in store for you. Good Luck! Page seventy-seven G. A. A. MEMBERS Armellani, Peggy Gualandri, Judith Morgan, Shirley Serafine, Roberta Balma, Janet Gualandri, Rita Mussatti, Marguerite Sharp, Delores Balsavich Joan Guenther, Dorothy Nestler, Betty Smith, Bernice Baracani, Norma Hassler, Delores Nimee, Mary J. Smith, Delores Bergstrom, Rosemary Hawks, Beverly Novakoski, Betty Smith, Sandra Bell, Phyllis Helm, Margaret Oberto, Marguerite Steen, Beverly Belt, Norma Herrmann, Shirley Olson, Anna Steen, Lois Biagioni, Betty Hillman, Edith Orlandi, Joan Sticken, Louise Bird, Barbara Hopkins, Pat Pachankis, Joyce Strawn, Jackie Blanchard, Shirley Irwin, loane Patterson, Harriet Struglinski, Jo Ann Bohm, Lois Irwin, Irene Peart, Alice Summers, Bernice Buff, Denise Jacobs, Joanne Peart, Esther Sweeney, Catherine Campbell, Jane Johnson, Geraldine Perkins, Anna Swingel, Geraldine Carney, Rosella Karpinski, Frances Peterson, Dorothy laber, Charlene Cole, Ruth Kazmerczak, Delores Peterson, Nancy faliano, Delores Condie, Marion Kudela, Margie Piano, Beverly Tanari, Louise Conkling, Margie Kuffel, Donna P'ano, Maxine a to, Marie Craven, Margaret Laugal, Paula Jean Pinter, Joyce Terando, Barbara Croissant, Shirley Lolli, Joanne Pistona, Mary T. Thompson, Elizabeth Cull, Patricia Lolli, Madelon Pizzamiglio, Betty Timm, Lois Curley, Anita Marenda, Mary Lou Podabinski, Irene Tognozzi, Carol Despain, Gloria Mariani, Betty J. Pryor, Mary Jean Torri, Mary T. Dezutti, Delores Marietta, Pat Pryor, Samantha ravers, Rita Eiten, Arlette Martin, Jean Raley, Gretchen T:umpower, Shirley Englehaupt, Elsie Martinkus, Beverly Reinsch, Edith Vallero, Lila Ernat, Dorothy Maurer, Pat Saccaro, Beverly Vickery, Darlene Ernat, Irene McElroy, Lula B. Savoure, Marlene Volz, Evelyn Erwin, Pauline McKane, Arlene Schlouski, Delores Waggett, Paula Flohr, Arlene Meuser, Marilyn Schultz, Shirley Walsh, Martha Weber, Nancy Foley, Marlene Meyer, Gila Schweickert, Marg Weberski, Loretta Green, Carolyn Micheli, Lorraine Segatti, Kathryn Wolf, Pera Y MEMBERS SENIORS JUNIORS Spiegel, R. Vallero, L. Armellani, P. Anderson, B. Summers, B. Walsh, M. Bergstrom, R. Balma, J. Thompson, E. Ziel, G. Condie, M. Balsavich, J. Waggett, P. FRESHMEN Conkling, M. Biagioni, B. Weber, N. Barto, J. Dzierzynski, A. Bird, B. Yucas, E. Boswell, B. Enrietto, J. Casey, D. SOPHOMORES Buckman, G. Ernat, 1. Darwish, L. Baracan, N. Craven, M. Flaherty, D. Dezutti, D. Belt, N. Croisant, S. Foley, M. Grivetti, L. Braida, J. Croissant, R. Gualandri, C. Hahn, M. Campbell, J. Eiten, A. Haney, D. Joyce, E. Carney, R. Faletti, D. Herrmann, S. Kalman, R. Corsolini, J. Fitzpatrick, T. Karpinski, F. Kudela, M. Crickman, G. Giacomelli, R. Kirkman, W. Legat, L. Decker, M. Glovetski, R. Kotecki, D. Lehn, W. Englehaupt, E. Green, C. Kuffel, D. Lewis, D. Ernat, D. Hawks, B. Kuffel, S. Lolli, J. Eschenberg, J. Hoffert, C. Levin, H. Lunn, L. Faletti, J. Johnson, G. Loll?, M. Martinucci, R. Flohr, A. Kazmerczak, D. Marenda, M. L. Maurer, P. Galetti, J. Laugal, P. J. Mariani, B. McElroy, L. Green, J. Meek, K. Marietta, P. Micheli, L. Greener, J. Meuser, M. Martinkus, B. Morgan, S. Greener, J. Nestler, J. Meyer, D. Muraro, L. Gualandri, R. Passini, C. Muir, J. R. Novakoski, B. Hassler, D. Perkins, A. Nestler, B. Oberto, M. Hillman, E. Pierson, R. Novario, J. Olivero, L. Hopkins, P. Pinter, J. Patterson, H. Orlandi, J. Jacobs, J. Pomatto, G. Pienta, J. Peterson, N. Marty, R. Pozzi, J. Savoure, M. Pizzamiglio, B. Massa, J. Raley, G. Sweeney, C. Pomatto, M. Morton, J. Reinsch, E. Swinge!, G. Reynolds, M. Olson, A. Savio R Tanari, L. Schultz, S. Peart, E. vo � • r • Tarro, M. M. Schweickert, P. Piano, M. Schweickert, T. Ternetti, P. Scgatti, C. Pistona, M. T. Smith, S. Timm, L. Serafine, R. Rolando, D. Troglio, J. Torri, M. T. Travers, R. Shimkus, J. Saccaro, B. Sale, H. Weeks, J. Trumpower, S. Slomian, V. Savage, B. Wolf, B. Weberski, L. Smith, D. Taliano, D. Wolf, P. Page seventy-eight THANK YOU To Miss Shirley Miller for her invaluable service to the finance committee, to our patrons, and to all others who have helped us in the production of this 1949 HALL LIGHT, we are very grateful. The Hall Light Staff PATRONS DR. 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