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

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1954 volume:

Sponsored by the seniors and published by the students of Hall Township High and Vocational School, Spring Valley, Illinois. IN MEMORI AM Mr. Clair B. Bradley, our mathematics teacher, track coach, and friend, died suddenly on April 7, 1954, after twenty-five years at Hall High. Through the years Mr. Bradley has always been a great favorite of the Hall High student body. This tribute written by Marlene Kuffel, a senior, speaks for us all: A TRIBUTE To be formal and polite we'd say Mr. Bradley, but for those who knew and loved him it was 'Brad.' His loud ringing voice which could be heard throughout the halls, here at Hall, was just like his personality, strong and ringing—a personality which couldn't be hid, because it was always there, bursting out. 'Brad' could scold and tease as no one else would have dared, in a stern but friendly way! Those who didn't know him might cringe to hear him say, 'All right, you birds,' or, 'Listen to me Gabby; or 'Einstein,' or any other nicknames he might use. But those who took his ribbings knew it was just 'Brad's' way of saying, 'Let's be friends,' but while we're friends, be good!' And who wouldn't be good for that wonderful guy? Yes, God took 'Brad' with him, to keep him happy as he's kept all of us here. But though he's gone, his voice will still be here, in the halls, in his room, to remind us that memories are the one thing that death cannot destroy. CLAIR B. BRADLEY Mr. Bradley's great concern for all the students of Hall High; his conscientious efforts and sincere devotion to duty, both in the classroom and in coaching; his keen sense of humor; and his courage to carry on against great odds will always be remembered. The 1954 HALL LIGHT is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Clair B. Bradley, our teacher, coach, and friend. Page three We go through the main entrance to learning. Our main building is a very busy place all day. In our vocational building are trained future machinists, carpenters, electricians, draftsmen, and farmers. Page four CCME VISIT HALL______ Our gymnasium and auditorium are often scenes of spirited activities. The school buses arrive, and we are soon ready for another day. Page five Seated: Dr. Fred H. Rathbun, Clerk, Optometry; Ed. J. Coveny, President, Business; Charles Savio, Sr., Industry. Standing: Dr. George E. Kirby, Medicine; Dr. E. G. Marty, Chiropractic; Ray Vogt, Industry; Martin Manning, Agriculture; William J. Young, Agriculture. ADMINISTRATORS OUR SCHOOL BOARD No other people connected with our school deserve more credit for maintaining the high standards set up for us than do these gentlemen of the school board. They have a never-failing interest in the welfare of Hall High students, and their splendid administrative program is unequaled. OUR SECRETARY Mr. Sharpe's secretary, Joan Balsavitch, is indispensable to the smooth functioning of the school. Her numerous duties are a constant aid to the principal, the teachers, and the students. Student assistants in the office are Nina Eller-brock and Margaret Bal-lerine. Page six OUR PRINCIPAL AND HIS ASSISTANT Seated: Cecil A. Sharpe, Principal. Standing: Harrison W. Toney, Assistant Principal. Cecil A. Sharpe, principal of Hall High, is especially interested in the educational and social welfare of all students under his supervision Always interested in improvement and progress for the good of Hall High, he always performs his duties in a competent and pleasant manner. Harrison W. Toney, our assistant principal, is always keenly interested in the students and their activities at Hall. He is always ready to offer consultation, and his sound principles and good advice are constantly sought. Mr. Toney is also our librarian and Latin teacher. At the close of the 1953-54 school year Mr. Toney retires after 32 years at Hall. Mr. Sharpe helps Julia Shilkuski, a new student, with her program. Page seven CHARLES C. BAIN Agriculture General Science MRS. VERANA BALLOU General Science Family Living FRED BENCRISCUTTO Boys' Physical Education Varsity Basketball Coach Frosh-Soph Football Coach CLAIR B. BRADLEY Mathematics Business Law Varsity Track Coach EILEEN CONNOLLY Mathematics French SALUTING ANTON DEMICHELIS SHIRLEY DONNELLY MINNIE FENOGLIO RICHARD A. FLING FLOYD O. KING Physics History Problems in American Democracy Girls' Physical Education English 1 Instrumental Music Biology Driver Education Audio-Visual Aids Coordinator Bookkeeping General Business Page eight STANLEY KUJAWA BEBE KAY LUSHER SHIRLEY MILLER MRS. ROZELLA RICHARD NESTI Vocational Shop Speech Typing MORTENSEN History Freshman Football English II Shorthand English II Civics Coach Choral Music Athletic Director Varsity Football Coach Freshman-Sophomore Basketball Coach Baseball Coach OUR FACULTY JOHN ROACH Industrial Arts Assistant Football Coach Assistant Track Coach MARY HELEN ROBISON Home Economics JOHN SAMLIN Chemistry Biology Freshman Basketball Coach EDNA M. THOMPSON English III and IV Journalism HARRISON W. TONEY Assistant Principal Latin Librarian Page nine Sometimes we go willingly, but sometimes . . . . THE DAILY ROUTINE .... TRIPS TO THE OFFICE .... LUNCHES Lockers .... wonderful excuses for loafing in the halls. Happy students devour their third (?) or fourth (?) lunch. Books .... windows of the world. CHATS AND SALES IN THE CORRIDORS______STUDYING Noon hour sales under the clock were of one kind or another. Some of us study, and some of us .... Wow! What a speech test! One industrious freshman English class works diligently. LITERATURE_____GRAMMAR_________ SPEECH How much grammar can a senior remember? Page twelve We are concerned with problems in a democracy. Page thirteen We discuss Europe's problems and their effect on our foreign policy. HISTORY_______PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN SOCIETY_______________CIVICS What about the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States? Really, they're thinking hard, and they're freshmen in algebra. MATHEMATICS . . ALL KINDS--LATIN----FRENCH . Mu '• 18 •htim Geometry students stop briefly to pose J'ecris francais, et vous? Latin I students prepare to see slides. Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones. PHYSICAL SCIENCES________NATURAL SCIENCES We find the heat of fusion in a physics class. Do you call your girl C-12, H-22, 0-11 (Sugar)? Mmmm! Were those salads good! Our work on vocations, which we did in the family living class, was rated one of the first ten in the state. COOKING ___ SEWING FAMILY LIVING Page sixteen Must I rip that seam again? TYPING______SHORTHAND_________BOOKKEEPING What is your rate per minute in typing? Page seventeen Future tool makers work in one of the machine shop classes. EXPLORATORY SHOP____MACHINE SHOP_____WOODWORK Boys in an advanced woodwork class keep busy on projects. Beginners in woodwork receive help from Mr. Roach. (Where's the dog house, Clifford?) Exploratory shop students work on projects in sheet metal. (Girls, too!) Drafting II students finish plates on home building. DRAFTING_____AGRICULTURE_____REPAIRS Our experts did an excellent job redecorating rooms and furnishings in the vocational building. Acetylene welding — turning on the gas — in more ways than one. Ag II spacemen get ready for some arc welding. Members of the tumbling team are ready to take off . Boys in one of the P E. classes are set for a game of basketball. HEALTH____PHYSICAL EDUCATION A freshman girls' P. E. class lines up for instructions. Page twenty We are ready for on-the-road practice. Visual aids are a great help in learning to become better drivers. 8AUtTW' « DRIVER EDUCATION____FINAL EXAMS And then, final exams are announced. (I'm sunk, if I flunk!) Page twenty-one We were juniors, and the Prom was the big event. Carol Hillyer was queen; Bob Kurtz, king. DANCES______FRIENDS_____FUN Shy sophomores get ready for the girl - get - boy event — the Sadie Hawkin's Dance. G. A. A. members prepare decorations for the Happy Holiday Christmas Dance. Mrs. Terando and Mrs. Bertotti start another full day of cooking. OUR HELPERS______DAY BY DAY Mr. Piotrowski, Mr. Michaels, Mr. Bouchez, and Mr. Lewan-dowski take a few minutes from their busy schedule to pose. Cafeteria cashiers, Roxanne Maggi and Sharon Meek, get ready for the daily rush while Mrs. Bertotti lines up the salads. Our gang congregates after lunch. Freshmen count votes during class election. Studious (?) sophomores go to class. Page twenty-four C€HE VISIT HALL Happy juniors! They line up for their rings. And happier seniors! They are measured for caps and gowns. Page twenty-five REMEMBERING THE SENIORS Richard Schweickert, Bill McAdams, Clifford Peart, Donna Jakubiak, Miss Edna Thompson, Sponsor. CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSOR Clifford Peart, President Richard Schweickert, Vice-President Bill McAdams, Secretary Donna Jakubiak, Treasurer Miss Edna M. Thompson, Sponsor SCHOLASTIC HONORS THE SENIOR HONOR ROLL SENIOR HONORABLE MENTION 1. Effie Buck, Valedictorian 1. Donna Jakubiak 2. Jean Anne Lipke, Salutatorian 2. 3. 4. Carole Hillyer Pearl Barr Rita Joan Tanari 3. Sandra Thomas 5. Patricia Kinkin 4. Nancy Nachtnebel 6. Mary Jo Cinotto 5. Carol Walker 7. Norma Boggio 6. Patricia Stephanites 8. Harry Leaqett 7. Gloria Savitch 9. Jacquelin ligiani 8. Leonard Enrietto 10. Arlon ri' _,ugna 9. Marlene Kuffel 11. Frances 3yvik 10. Sandra Stephanites 12. RicharH s.-hweickert THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Each year, seniors who are in the upper one-third of the class are nominated to the National Honor Society by their senior classmates and members of the faculty. Scholarship, leadership, character, and service are the qualities considered; and being named to National Honor is regarded as a measure of accomplishment. Honored seniors this year are pictured below. Top Row: Norma Boggio Efi ? Buck, Frances Byvik, Mary Jo Cinotto, Carole Drewitz. Bottom Row: Mary Claire Ho,, kins, Harry Leggett, Jean Anne Lipke, Sandra Thomas, Carole Walker. Page twenty-six CHARLES ACHIN'GER Whitey Music Club 4; Glee Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3. JOHN ACTIS Spike Transferred from St. Bede Academy 2; Dear Ruth 3; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 4. NELLA FRANCES BALLARD Ding Bat 1-Try 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. PEARL FERN BARR Peggy Honorable Mention 4; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; F. H. A. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 4; Hall Times Staff 3. CHRISTINE BARTO Chris 1-Try 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 4. ARLON J. BERGAGNA Ar Honorable Mention 4; Dear Ruth 3; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff, Senior Editor 4; Hall Times Staff 3. NORMA BOGGIO Honorable Mention 4; National Honor Society 4; Cheaper By The Dozen , Student Director 2; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. j 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. House of Delegate 4, State Camp iafional Convention 4; F. H. A. Section President 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Hall Timer Staff 3. ROGER BRUNO Ch Minstrel 2; ie irate's Den 2; 1-Try 4; Music Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Foe ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3. EFFIE BUCK Ef Senior Honor Roll 4; Valedictorian 4; National Honor Society 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; Class Vice-President 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 2, 4; Hall Light Staff 1, 4. FRANCES JEAN BYVIK Fran Honorable Mention 4; National Honor Society 4; Jane Eyre , Student Director 4; The Lowland Sea 3; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; Student Council Vice-President 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; 1-Try Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; D. A. C. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. President 3, Camp 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Secretary-Treasurer 3; Music Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Music Festival 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3; Hall Times Staff 2, 3. LAURA JEAN CARNEY Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Hall Times Staff 3. MARY ALICE CHERRY Mac F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. Page twenty-seven SENIORS JOSEPH CINOTTO Joe Minstrel 2; The Pirates Den 2; 1-Try 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1; Band 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4. MARY JO CINOTTO Jo Honorable Mention 4; National Honor Society 4; Dear Ruth , Student Director 3; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. President 4, Camp 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3, 4. ROSS DECKER 1-Try 1; Football 2; Baseball 4. RICHARD DEMICHELIS Dick Glee Club 1; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1. SEBASTIAN DeSERF Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2. BEVERLY DOLL Bev Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Hall Times Staff 3. ROBERTA DOWNIE Berta Minstrel 2; 1-Try 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Music Festival 1; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader Captain 4. CAROLE DREWITZ Dee National Honor Society 4; The Pirate's Den 2; Student Council 3, 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Music Festival 1; Music Contest 4; Cheerleader 1, 3, 4. LEROY DZIERZYNSKI Lee Glee Club 1, 2. BERNARD ENGLEMAN Barnyard F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; F. F. A. Reporter 2, Secretary 3; Glee Club 1. LEONARD ENRIETTO Leo Senior Honor Roll 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Track Manager 2; Hall Light Staff 3. JOYCE FALETTI Falet Class Officer 1; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Music Club 1, 4. SENIORS LORRAINE FISTE Fistie Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gleen Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES GALETTI Jim BERTHA GOLDEN Bert Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN GUYNN Dropped from school. BONNIE JOAN HART Bon 1-Try 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. CAROLE HILLYER Hill-Billie Honorable Mention 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4, President 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 4; Music Contest 3, 4. MARY CLAIRE HOPKINS National Honor Society 4; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; Student Council 1; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3; D. A. C. 4, Secretary 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3; Hall Light Staff 3; Hall Times Staff 1, 3, 4; DONNA JAKUBIAK Scobe Honorable Mention 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; Class Treasurer 4; 1-Try 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4-Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Music Festival 1. KENNETH JAKUBIAK Scobe The Pirate's Den 2; Class Secretary 2; Glee Club 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3, 4. KEITH JEGGLIE Jiggs 1-Try 4; Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2; Football Manager 3; Basketball 1. EDWARD JOHNSTON Ed Student Council 1; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Band 1, 2, 4; Football 2, 3; Track 1, 2. RICHARD JONES Dick Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; Class Treasurer 1. Page twenty-nine SENIORS JOANNE KARPINSKI Jo Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MARYLINN KEYSER Ky The Lowland Sea 3; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2; Hall Times Staff 3. PATRICIA KINKIN Pat Honorable Mention 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MARLENE ROSE KUFFEL Lil' Chico Senior Honor Roll 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 3, 4, Membership Chairman 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Music Festival 2; Music Contest 4; Hall Times Staff 3. ROBERT KURTZ Shafty Student Council 2, 3, President 4; 1-Try 4; Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Track 2; Hall Light Staff 4. DELLA MAE LEE Dee The Lowland Sea 3; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. HARRY LEGGETT Bugs Honorable Mention 4; National Honor Society 4; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; Class Vice-President 1; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; H. A. C. 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Librarian 3, President 4; Music Contest 1, 2; Football 2, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2; Hall Light Staff 4, Business Manager 4. JEAN ANNE LIPKE Senior Honor Roll 4; Salutatorian 4; National Honor Society 4; D. A. R. Award 4; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; Student Council 1, 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4, President 4; D. A. C. 3, 4, Treasurer 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Music Festival 4; Hall Light Staff 2, 4, Co-Editor 4; Hall Times Staff 3, 4, Co-Editor 3. JACQUELINE JOY LODIGIANI Jackie Honorable Mention 4; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Hall Times Staff 3. RICHARD MAGNANI Weasel Cheaper By The Dozen 2; Dear Ruth 3; Jane Eyre 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; D. A. C. 4; Glee Club 1; Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3. BILL McADAMS Hookey Class Secretary 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cassiday Award, Most Valuable in Football 4; Hall Times Staff 3. RONALD M. MALOOLEY Gub Jane Eyre 4; D. A. C. 4; Glee Club 1; Band 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. DENNIS McCOOK Mac Glee Club 3; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2. LAWRENCE MITCHELL Mitch 1-Try 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. Officer 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. LOIS ELAINE MITCHELL The Lowland Sea 3; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2. 3, 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 3, 4; Music Contest 4. JOHN ANTHONY MUZZARELLI Tex Transferred from St. Rita's, Detroit, Michigan 3. NANCY NACHTNEBEL Nachty Senior Honor Roll 4; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, A; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 3; Hall Light Staff 3. ANTHONY PANIZZI Art Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. CLIFFORD PEART Creak Dear Ruth 3; The Pirate's Den 2; Class President 3, 4; 1-Try 4; H. A. C. 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Cassiday Award, Most Valuable in Basketball 4; Hall Light Staff 4, Business Manager 4; Hall Times Staff 3. JOHN PETITTE Johnnie 1-Try 3; Glee Club 1; Football 2. ROGER PODOBINSKI Rodge Glee Club 1; Football 3, 4. JACK PODOWICZ Poss Dear Ruth 3; Jane Eyre 4; 1-Try 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, Manager 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3, 4. ROSEMARY QUINN Rosie Dear Ruth 3; Jane Eyre 4; Class Secretary 3; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; D. A. C. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3. WALLACE RAVE Wally Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 3; Glee Club 1; Band 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Music Festival 2, 3; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4. Page thirty-one SENIORS WARREN CHARLES SAVAGE Canary Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 4. Not Pictured: ROBERT SAVAGE Bob Cheaper By The Dozen 2; Minstrel 2; Student Council 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. GLORIA SAVITCH Gigi Senior Honor Roll 4; Dear Ruth 3; Jane Syre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; l Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4, Secretary 4; D. A. C. 3, 4, Vice-President 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 4; Hall Light Staff 3; Hall Times Staff 4. WAYNE E. SCHELL 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Track 2. RICHARD SCHWEICKERT Dick Honorable Mention 4; Class President 1, 2, Vice-President 4; Student Council 1, 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 1, 4; Hall Times Staff 3. MARY THERESA SMITH Transferred from Tiskilwa High School 2; 1-Try 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4. BARBARA LOUISE SOBIN Barb Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; Class Vice-President 3; 1-Try 1, 2. 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Times Staff, Assistant Editor 3. SANDRA O. STEPHANITES Stepa Senior Honor Roll 4; Jane Eyre 4; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Hall Times Staff 3, 4. PATRICIA ANN STEPHANITES Patty Ann Senior Honor Roll 4; Class Treasurer 3; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3; Hall Light Staff 4. BILL STRUGLINSKI Strugs Glee Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4; Football 3, 4. RITA JOAN TANARI Honorable Mention 4; Minstrel 2; The Pira'e's Den 2; I-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Music Festival 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Hall Times Staff 3. SANDRA THOMAS Ruby Senior Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4, Vice-President 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, F. H. A. Camp 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Point Secretary 4; G. A. A. Camp 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 3; Hall Light Staff 2, 4, Co-Editor 4; Hall Times Staff 2, 3, Co-Editor 3. BARBARA VOLANT Barb Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Hall Light Staff 4. SENIORS BILL WAITE Big Bill Football 1. CAROL WALKER Wa Senior Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; Dear Ruth 3; Jane Eyre 4; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; H. A. C. 3, 4, Membership Chairman 4; D. A. C. 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 2; Hall Light Staff 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3. JEAN LOUISE WEBER Jeanie 1-Try 4; F. H. A. I, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. GENE WEBERSKI Cobs 1-Try 4; Glee Club 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Baseball 4; Hall Light Staff 4. JAMES LEE WEEKS Jim Class Officer 2; 1-Try 1, 4; Glee Club 1. RICHARD YANKOWSKI Yank 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1. BARBARA ZIEL Barb Dear Ruth 3; Minstrel 2; The Pirate's Den 2; 1-Try 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival 2; Music Contest 4. SHIRLEY ANN ZIEL Shirl 1-Try 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. Page thiity three PRESENTING Row One: Ruth Braggo, Sharon Buffo, Susan Barrowman, Margaret Ballerine, Frances Corso, Lyla Cattani. Row Two: Joyce Bell, Elaine Carlson, Dorothy Bence, Marylilly Antonino. Row Three: David Bach, Ronald Barto, Robert Camanini, John Cherry, Richard Centner, Theodore Bochnik, Irving Batten, Ronald Allan, Kenneth Bowers. Row One: Joan Guerrini, Nina Ellerbrock, Shirley Ferrari, Donna Helm, Lois Guerrini, Helen Irwin. Row Two: Joanne Greener, Mary Theresa Grivetti, Carole Croisant, Rita Dean, Judy Davito, Marlene Hahn. Row Three: Albert Fusinatto, Patrick Donovan, Robert Ferrero, Dale Croisant, James Curley. Row One: Marilyn Meadowcraft, Rita Moore, Norene Johnston, Ruth McDonald, Marlene Mini, Patricia Jeppson. Row Two: Stanley Kujawa, Jr., Carol Kryzek, Janice Morandi, Mary Jane Magnani, Dale Lund. Row Three: Samuel Lane, Albert Mance, Richard Kinkin, Charles Mercier, Edward Joyce, Russell Martinkus, Richard May, Peter McLean. THE JUNIORS CLASS OFFICERS Ed Ziel, President Richard Salmon, Vice-President Mary Theresa Grivetti, Secretary Mary Jane Magnani, Treasurer Mr. John Roach, Sponsor Mary Jane Magnani, Edward Ziel, Mary Theresa Grivetti, Mr. John Roach, Sponsor; Richard Salmon. Row One: Minnie Peart, Rita Orlandi, Joan Pyka, Wanda Pauley, Joyce Piacenti, Mary Alice Nesti. Row Two: Joseph Riva, Roger Rheeling, Marlene Quartucci, Janet Panizzi, Sally Norris, Andrew Nave, Roger Pomatto. Row Three: William Passini, Norman Pizzamiglio, George Pistona, William Prokup, Alfred Pottinger, Vaden Parmenter. Row One: Carolyn Serri, Mary Lou Smoode, Nancy Weissenburqer, Jo Anne Sabatini, Nadine Talioli, Patricia Ziel. Row Two: James Shaw, Donald Shimkus, Kay Younglove, Barbara Scoma, Carol Smith, Richard Venardi, Robert Waytenick. Row T’-ree: Richard Salmon, Edward Ziel, Vince Stalsis, George Zibert, Lawrence Sarrazin, Raymond Sebastian. INTRODUCING Page thirty-six Row One: Peggy Best, Virginia Bartoli, Beverly Boers, Rita Barr, Beverly Carr, Judy Bernardoni, Annette Aimone. Row Two: Dick Beecham, Lois Bellettini, Carolyn Andersen, Marie Bach, Kay Charles, Rosalie Bara-cani, Mario Ballerini. Row Three: Dennis Cleary, Wayne Booker, Roy Croisant, Wayne Booker, Thomas Ballard, Robert Canova, Louis Bergandi, Richard Brussock, Lawrence Anderson. Row One: Joanne Erwin, Connie Jefferson, Alice Hart, Sandra Haywood, Carlene Guerrini, Joseph Giacometti. Row Two: Charles Heintz, Carole Harzheim, Carole Hoffert, Amelia Green, Patricia Glovetski, Janice Justi, Rose Ann Gualandri. Row Three: Peter De Bernardi, Gerald Flaherty, Michael Gualandri, Michael Grivetti, Richard Engelman, Maurice DeFoer, Norman Goodrich, Dennis Dalton. Row One: Betty Ann McAdams, Sharon Meek, Roxanne Maggi, Martha Lucas, Louise Kowalski, Marlene Kuffel, Sharon Meuser. Row Two: Nona Moore, Kathy Manning, Barbara Marchiando, Josephine Micheli, Marian Martin, Anne Lolli. Row Three: Raymond Muzzarelli, Manford Kirby, Richard Mautino, James Lucas, Gene Merkel, Donald Martin, Gerald O'Byrne, James Maurer. THE SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS Dick Beecham, President (First Semester) Jean Terando, President (Second Semester) Ray Muzzarelli, Vice-President Richard Mautino, Secretary Terence Rave, Treasurer Mr. Stanley Kujawa, Sponsor; Ray Muzzarelli, Jean Terando, Dick Beecham, Richard Mautino, Terence Rave. Row One: Camilla Rumsavitch, Mary June Savitch, Beverly Safran-ski, Dennis Radtke, Jo Ann Riva, Patricia Podobinski, Joanne Peder-zani. Row Two: Velma Parmentcr, Patricia Passini, Joann Schell, Joan Pistona, June Pomatto, Barbara Prokup, Connie Piano, Jacqueline Pierard. Row Three: Michael Ray, Robert Pozzi, Terence Rave, Gwen Palmeri, Bill Schmollinger, Raymond Sandro-lini, James Price. Row One: Betty Vowels, Renee Smith, Judy Toner, Patricia Siebert, Joann Yucas, Elsie Wright, Anysia Ziady. Row Two: Gerald Yarrington, Rose Marie Yerly, Jean Terando, Rita Louise Tanari, Diane Tochalou-ski, Donna Wolfe, Robert Zibert. Row Three: William Yanish, Gerald Schweickert, Ben Vowels, John Shimkus, Richard Michaletti, Robert Tonozzi, James Selski. WELCOMING Page thirty-eight Row One: Ralph Addis, Judy Blankinship, Sandra Bergagna, Judy Briggs, Gloria Baladenski, Carol Borell, Yolanda Antonino, William Becker. Row Two: Ronald Bird, Mary Addis, Judy Bonucci, Rose Marie Breken, Darlene Bochnik, Jean Ballerine, John Camarlo. Row Three: Sheldon Carlson, Wayne Boers, Dennis Burkman, Gerald Caldera, Douglas Alexander, Kenneth Balma, John Baracani. Row One: Jane Genzlinger, Betty Carruthers, Karin Crowell, Barbara Coutts, Sharon Flaherty, Petronella Dzierzynski, June Galetti. Row Two: Richard Cinotto, Aldina Fusinetti, Mary Fry, Betty Dudek, Judy Enrico, Kathleen Dowling, Barbara Downie, Madeline Carter. Row Three: Tom Giachetto, Ronald DeAngelo, James Giordano, George Forsa, Louis Foley, Harold Dachsteiner, Robert Destri, Gerald Dhesse. Row One: Barbara Hanck, Mary Krok, Judy Leggett, Helen Kassovic, Rheta Mack, Annette Houski. Row Two: Robert Lee, Richard Guerrini, Elise Hollerich, Marian Kujawa, Mary Lynne Hildabrandf. Louis Lusietto, Lloyd Lehn. Row Three: Gerald Linker, Dan Harmon, Franklin Kuffel, Glen Kildow, Jack Katkus, Jerome Herrmann, Richard Hagen. THE FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Allen Overton, President James Sobin, Vice-President Mary Krok, Secretary Robert Wolfe, Treasurer Miss Eileen Connolly, Sponsor Row One: Nancy Passini, Margaret McAdams, Patricia Mavity, Jolene Orisek, Carolyn Manahan, Kathy Mankowski, Vera Parmenter, Frank Podobinski, Jr. Row Two: John Picatto, Sandra Marliere, Barbara Pottinger, Evelyn Raef, Patricia Reynolds, Dale McKee, Henry Olson. Row Three: James Martin, Clifford Overton, John Narczewski, Carlo Sandrolini, Gerald Martinkus, Allen Overton, David Moore, James Piacenti, Gerald Ratajczak. Row One: Janet Wright, Nancy Wallace, Shelby White, Judy Tonelli, Virginia Schell, Janice Weissenburger, Sharon Tregoning. Row Two: Joyce Thompson, Regina Smith, Carol Wroblesky, Lillian Yerly, Sharonle Weissenburger, Dena Steele, Diane Vogt, Marlene Weber. Row Three: Gerald Sweezey, Robert Wolfe, Lyle Vysocky, William Waldorf, Norma Terando, James Toner, James Sobin. Row One: Allen Overton, James Sobin. Row Two: Miss Eileen Connolly, Sponsor; Mary Krok, Robert Wolfe. Page thirty-nine Jane patiently instructs Adele while Mrs. Fairfax looks on. The F. F. A. Club had a hilarious time at their These snake charmers have the real ones, initiation party. Page forty CCME VISIT HALL Student administrators Student Council members H. A. C. members enjoy a were busy during student- decorated the large tree pot-luck at Jean Anne Lipke's government day. in the main hall. home in Ladd. Page forty-one HOMECOMING SANDRA THOMAS, Queen of the Homecoming With a bonfire, a parade, a pep-rally, and a dance in store, the 1953 Homecoming came in with a bang and was a huge success. Thousands watched as a great Hall team won over Princeton 33 to 14. During the festivities, Sandra Thomas reigned as queen with her court consisting of Marlene Kuffel, Mary Theresa Grivetti, Carlene Guerrini, and Judy Bonucci. Since all members of the varsity football team were kings , Captain Clifford Peart crowned the queen. As a climax, the senior class presented a gift to Mr. Clair Bradley, mathematics teacher and track coach, who had been at Hall twenty-five years. THE QUEEN'S ATTENDANTS Mary Theresa Grivetti, representing the junior class; Marlene Kuffel, representing the senior class; Carlene Guerrini, representing the sophomore class; Judy Bonucci, representing the freshman class. Ready for the parade.....The Pep Rally.......The Queen........They put Pep in the rally....Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe join the fun. CROWNING QUEEN AT THE HOMECOMING SENIOR The Popularity Poll, which was sponsored this year by the Hall Light Staff, was for additional fun in the seniors' busy life. The members of the senior class had a chance to choose their favorites. Runners-up for the poll were: Effie Buck, John Actis, and Harry Leggett, most studious; Gloria Savitch, Eugene Weberski, and Bob Kurtz, biggest apple-polishers; Rosemary Quinn, Arlon Bergagna, and Joe Cinotto, most talkative,- Marlene Kuffel and Dick Jones, class clowns; Shirley Ziel and Leroy Dzierzynski, most bashful; Effie Buck, Wally MOST STUDIOUS (Weren't there others?) Jean Anne Lipke Leonard Enrietto APPLE-POLISHERS (Fancy this!) Sandra Thomas Jack Podowicz MOST TALKATIVE (One good thing about a radio) Marlene Kuffel Dick Jones CLASS CLOWNS (Could be .... I) Arlon Bergagna Joe Cinotto MOST BASHFUL (Almost right!) Mary Smith Roger Podobinski MOST SERIOUS (Really, now ....!) Pearl Barr Kenneth Jakubiak MOST ATHLETIC (Nice choice!) Clifford Peart Christine Barto Page forly-four . . POPULARITY POLL Rave, and Leonard Enrietto, most serious; Frances Byvik and Bill McAdams, most athletic. Arlon Bergagna and Harry Leggett, best actress and actor; Rosemary Quinn and Joe Cinotto, peppiest; Sandra Thomas, Carol Walker, and Leonard Enrietto, most likely to succeed; Jean Anne Lipke, Pearl Barr, and Tony Panizzi, most practical; Jackie Lodigiani and Roger Bruno, best dancers; Rosemary Quinn and Roger Bruno, biggest flirts; Frances Byvik and Richard Magnani, most practical. Do you agree? BEST ACTOR AND ACTRESS (Hollywood bound ?????) Rosemary Quinn John Actis PEPPIEST (In a pinch . . . .) Carole Drewitz Richard Magnani MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED (But definitely!) Jean Anne Lipke Harry Leggett Effie Buck MOST PRACTICAL (Think so?) Sandra Stephanites John Muzzarelli BEST DANCERS (They got rhythm.) Roberta Downie Joe Cinotto BIGGEST FLIRTS (You should see them . . . .) Marlene Kuffel Richard Schweickert MOST COOPERATIVE (Always ready) Anthony Panizzi Mary Jo Cinotto Page forly-five THE CONCERT BAND THE HALL BAND OFFICERS Harry Leggett, President Frances Byvik, Vice-President Nina Ellerbrock, Secretary Gene Scheri, Librarian Richard Brussock, Assistant Librarian Vaden Parmenter, Manager Bill Waldorf, Manager Richard A. Fling, Director The Hall band, under the direction of Richard A. Fling, has been outstanding this year. Overtures, waltzes, marches and a variety of novelty tunes are among the types of music played by the band. Two successful concerts were presented this year. The winter concert was presented on February 18, 1953, and the spring concert for the benefit of the cancer fund was presented on May 6, 1954. Members of the band put on excellent shows at the half-time during the football season. Their formations were clever, and definite themes were carried out as the marching band executed each of its snappy drills. Besides the concert and marching bands, a few members formed a pep band which played at our home basketball games. DISTRICT BAND CONTESTANTS Instrumentalists from the Hall High School band, under the direction of Mr. Richard Fling, brought home three first place and three second place ratings from the district contest as follows: Louis Foley—First Place State Rating—Trumpet Solo. Allen Overton—First Place Rating—Bass Horn Solo. Saxophone Quartet—First Place State Rating—Pearl Barr, Richard Brussock, Sue Barrowman, Lois Mitchell. Elaine Carlson—Second Place Rating—Trombone Solo. Lois Mitchell—Second Place Rating—Tenor Saxophone Solo. Brass Sextet—Second Place Rating—Wally Rave, Bill Struglin-ski, Nina Ellerbrock, Richard Kinkin, Elaine Carlson, Margaret Ballerine. Clarinet Quartet-Second Place Rating—Frances Byvik, Joanne Greener, Vaden Parmenter, Carole Hillyer. Page forty-six THE MARCHING BAND Band members execute Liberty's torch in a patriotic theme. The flag is formed as another formation. Page forty-seven HALL'S CHORUSES The Mixed Chorus The Advanced Chorus Page forty-eight The Freshman Chorus CHOIR OF BETHLEHEM The Choir of Bethlehem, the Christmas concert sponsored by the Music Club and presented by the choral and drama departments of Hall High, was presented on December 17, 1953. An excellent performance which showed much hard work, the program was presented a second time on December 18 for the students of Hall. Mrs. Rozella Mortensen was in charge of the choral work, and Miss Bebe Kay Lusher was in charge of the reading and the tableaux. CHONITA The operetta, Chonita was presented on May 14, 1954, and it was under the direction of Mrs. Rozella Mortensen. Miss Bebe Kay Lusher was in charge of costuming and dramatics, and Miss Eileen Connolly was in charge of the dances. Chonita was an outstanding success. THE CAST Murdo...............................Bob Canova Chonita ................................Camilla Rumsavitch Daya ............................Janet Panizzi Stefan ...................................Peter McLean Baron Stanescu .........................Richard Mautino Baroness Stanescu ...............June Pomatto Konrad ..........................Louis Lusietto 'I ....................................Peter DeBernardi Dance groups included the Gypsy Dancers, a Gypsy Mob, the Ballroom Dancers, and the Gypsy Girls. CONTESTANTS The contestants from the choral department, under the direction of Mrs. Rozella Mortensen, brought home five second place ratings and one fourth place rating. The four soloists, Camilla Rumsavich, June Pomatto, Connie Piano, and Peter McLean, received second place ratings. The junior sextet, composed of Doris Morandi, Nadine Talioli, Janet Panizzi, Patricia Ziel, and Sally Norris, received second; and the senior sextet, June Pomatto, Carole Croisant, Jackie Lodigiani, Carole Drewitz, Ruth Ziel, and Marlene Kuffel, received a fourth place rating. Page forty-nine Page fifty JANE EYER The senior play, Jane Eyre , was presented on November 11 and 12, 1953. Both the play cast and committees did an outstanding job. This fine performance was directed by Miss Bebe Kay Lusher, and she had Frances Byvik as student director. THE CAST Mrs. Fairfax................Carol Walker Adele Varens .........................Peggy Barr Nora ...................Nancy Nachtnebel Grace Poole..............Jean Anne Lipke Jane Eyre................Rosemary Quinn Edward Rochester............Harry Leggett Bessie Leaven .............Gloria Savitch Bertha ....................Sandra Thomas Dowager Lady Ingram. .Sandra Stephanites Lady Mary ............Mary Claire Hopkins Dr. Carter................Richard Magnani Lady Blanche................Arlon Bergagna Sir Wilfred Lynn.............Jack Podowicz Zita ......................Jackie Lodigiani Richard Mason .........................John Actis Rev. John Rivers...........Ronald Malooley RAIN OR SHINE The junior class play, Rain or Shine , was presented on March 18, 1954. The play, a three act comedy, proved to be a great success. It was directed by Miss Bebe Kay Lusher. Wanda Pauley was the student director. THE CAST Jac Grayson . . . Rosemary March Mrs. Grayson . . Irene Holden . . Agnes Holden . Julia March . . . Helen (maid) . . Ann Berry .... Ella Stone...... Mrs. Sparks . . . Don Lyons .... Mr. Grayson . . Glenn Grayson . Dick Clements . Fred............ Fred (substitute) Marylilly Antonino . . .Carole Croisant ...Nina Ellerbrock . . . . Nadine Talioli ......Rita Orlandi Marlene Quartucci . . .Janice Morandi Margaret Ballerine . . .Sue Barrowman ......Rita Moore .... Dick Beecham . . . .Peter McLean ......Don Shimkus ............Ed Ziel .Vaden Parmenter . .Albert Fusinatto THE l-TRY CLUB The 1-Try Club, one of the largest clubs in school, encourages high scholarship, self-improvement, and good citizenship. A student must make the honor roll each successive year in order to be a member. Awards are given for high scholarship as follows: Suma 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 a B. These awards are given at the end of each semester. At the end of each six weeks' period, after the distribution of report cards, meetings are held with programs planned by the members. Semester awards for the first semester of the 1953-54 school year were presented to forty-three students. The awards were as follows: SUMMA CUM LAUDE—A in every subject, juniors. Sue Barrowman and Mary Theresa Grivetti. MAGNA CUM LAUDE—A or A in all subjects, freshman, Helen Kassovic; sophomores, Katherine Charles, Kathy Manning, Josephine Micheli, Barbara Prokup, Terry Rave, Rose Yearly, Anysia Ziady; juniors, John Cherry, Carole Croissant, Joan Guerrini, Lois Guerrini, Janice Morandi, Mary Alice Nesti; seniors, Norma Boggio, Effie Buck, Marlene Kuffel, Jean Anne Lipke, Nancy Nachtnebel, Gloria Savitch, Pat Stephanites, Sandra Thomas. CUM LAUDE 4 A's or A—, nothing less than B, senior Carol Walker. RITE—3 A's or A—, nothing less than B, freshmen, Judy Bonucci, Aldina Fusinetti; sophomores, Janice Justi, Camilla Rumsavich; juniors, Nina Ellerbrock, Sally Norris, Nancy Weissenburger; seniors, Arlon Bergagna, Laura Carney, Leonard Enrietto, Lorraine Fiste, Carole Hillyer, Mary Claire Hopkins, Donna Jakubiak, Sandra Stephanites, Rita Tanari, and Shirley Ziel. OFFICERS Harry Leggett, President Frances Byvik, Vice-President Nancy Weissenburger, Secretary Miss Eileen Connolly, Sponsor Senior Members Junior Members Sophomore Members Freshman Members Page fifty-two THE HONORARY ACTIVITY CLUB Row One: Rita Joan Tanari, Mary Jo Cinotto, Sandra Thomas. Row Two: Nancy Nachtnebel, Gloria Savitch, Jean Anne Lipke, Rosemary Quinn. Row Three: Arlon Bergagna, Effie Buck, Jackie Lodigiani, Marlene KufFel, Frances Byvik. Row Four: Miss Edna M. Thompson, Sponsor; Mary Alice Nesti, Mary Clair Hopkins, Sue Barrowman, Clifford Peart, Jack Podowicz, Richard Schweickert, Harry Leggett. OFFICERS Jean Anne Lipke, President Sandra Thomas, Vice-President Gloria Savitch, Secretary Carol Walker, Membership Chairman Miss Edna M. Thompson, Sponsor The Honorary Activity Club, one of the outstanding clubs at Hall, limits its membership only to those students who have participated in varied activities, whose scholarship has been consistently high, and whose conduct is unquestionable. Six points in various fields of activities, besides membership in 1-Try for three successive semesters must be obtained for club membership. Club members have had an active year. There have been birthday celebrations each month, potluck parties, and a special Christmas and Valentine party. The H. A. C. alumni banquet was held at the Congregational Church Hall on May 20, 1954. Miss Edna M. Thompson, the sponsor of the club, is responsible for the continued success of the Honorary Activity Club. Page fifty-three THE MUSIC CLUB Row One: Harry Leggett, Don Shimkus, Vaden Parmenter, Robert Wayteniok. Row Two: Gloria Savitch, Sandra Thomas, Effie Buck, Nancy Nachtnebel, Mary Jo Cinotto, Frances Byvik, Christine Barto, Lois Mitchell. Row Three: Barbara Volant, Jean Anne Lipke, Sandra Stephanites, Marilyn Keyser, Jackie Lodigiani, Donn . Jakubiak, Carole Drewitz, Mary Claire Hopkins. Row Four: Rita Joan Tanari, Barbara Ziel, Arlon Bergagna, Barbara Sobin, Mary Alice Nesti, Joan Guerrini, Donna Helm, Sue Barrowman. OFFICERS Carole Hillyer, President Mary Claire Hopkins, Vice-President Barbara Volant, Treasurer Frances Byvik, Secretary Janice Morandi, Historian Mrs. Rozella Mortensen, Sponsor The Music Club, under the direction of Mrs. Rozella Mortensen, has been very active this year. This year Music Club members have participated in the work done for both the Christmas concert and the operetta, Chonita . Other activities which the club sponsored were: the candy machine, the stationery sales, and a cake sale. Students may become a member by earning points in glee club, band, music contests, festivals, and taking part in other public performances. Meetings, which are held once a month, consist of a business session and a musical program. Page fifty-four OFFICERS Peter McLean, President Gloria Savitch, Vice-President Mary Claire Hopkins, Secretary Jean Anne Lipke, Treasurer Marlene Kuffel, Membership Chairman Miss Bebe Kay Lusher, Sponsor The Dramatic Arts Club has had a very active and successful year under the direction of Miss Bebe Kay Lusher, club sponsor. Membership is limited to those students who have participated in plays, have served on play committees, or have taken part in other activities of a dramatic nature. This year the club had a number of parties and they sponsored the showing of the movie, Jane Eyre . Row One: Nancy Nachtnebel, Gloria Savitch, Marlene Kuffel, Rosemary Quinn. Row Two: Lois Mitchell, Mary Claire Hopkins, Jean Anne Lipke, Effie Buck, Frances Byvik, Arlon Bcrgagna, Jackie Lodigiani. Row Three: Sandra Thomas, Peter McLean, Jack Podowicz, Mary Jo Cinotto, Ronald Malooley, Richard Magnani, Miss Bebe Kay Lusher, Sponsor. Page fifty-five THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Mary Jo Cinotto, President Nina Ellerbrock, Vice-President Patricia Ziel, Secretary-Treasurer Sandra Thomas, Point Secretary Miss Shirley Donnelly, Sponsor Hall's largest organization, the Girls' Athletic Association has two hundred energetic members. Girls may join G. A. A. by participating in athletic activities and earning at least 100 health and activity points. State awards are given for such participation. This year the G. A. A. has had an activity for each month. A wiener roast was given especially for the freshman during their initiation. Other activities included a hike, slides, a program by Father Kassovic, several play days, a hop, and the annual Mother-Daughter banquet. The main event, sponsored by the G. A. A. was the Christmas dance. Happy Holiday, which was enjoyed by all who attended the gala event. Every year the G. A. A. sends two girls, the president and the point secretary to Conference Point Camp, at Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Senior Members Junior Members Sophomores Members Freshman Members Page fifty-six G. A. A. members sponsor con cessions during basketball season. G. A. A. OFFICERS Row One: Patricia Ziel, Nina Ellerbrock, Sandra Thomas. Row Two: Mary Jo Cinotto, Miss Shirley Donnelly, Sponsor. HALL'S CHEERLEADERS Both the varsity and the frosh-soph cheerleaders were selected at a special election by the student body. Coached by Miss Shirley Donnelly, they led our school at football and basketball games and at all pep sessions. These girls are to be commended for their fine leadership and sportsmanship at all times. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Marilyn Meadowcraft, Carole Drewitz, Sharon Buffo, and Roberta Downie, Captain. (Absent when picture was taken.) FROSH-SOPH CHEERLEADERS Barbara Downie, Carlene Guerrini, Janice Weissenburger, Connie Piano, Captain. Page fifty-seven THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Left Picture Mrs. Verana Ballou, Club Sponsor Miss Mary LaMay, Guest Speaker Miss Mary Helen Robison, Assistant Sponsor Right Picture Dorothy Bence, Secretary Lois Guerrini, President Rosemary Quinn, Vice-President Sandra Stephanites, Treasurer Mrs. Louis Guerrini, Assistant Chapter Mother Mrs. Frank Boggio, Chapter Mother Assistant Chapter Mothers Mrs. Walter Bence, Mrs. E. G. Marty, Mrs. John Quinn, and Mrs. John Stephanites. F. H. A. OFFICERS OF SECTION XI Mrs. J. H. Siegfried, Lacon, Section Mother Norma Boggio, Spring Valley, President Shirley Sierens, Mineral, Vice-President Dianne Rosenquist, Princeton, Secretary Sharon Hall, Bradford, Treasurer Phyliss Haley, Buda, Parliamentarian Marilyn Hassler, Malden, Public Relations Chairman Lucille McCullough, Sparland, Recreation Chairman Marty Watson, Lacon, Projects Chairman F. H. A. Members help at the football banquet .... The Mother-Daughter Banquet .... F. H. A. Members pop corn at football games .... The girls get ready for the Mother-Daughter banquet .... Emblem Group is ready to perform .... Girls work at the concessions during football season .... Mothers help serve at the Mother-Daughter banquet Members have gift exchange at Christmas Tea _______ Girls see a chinaware and silverware display. OFFICERS Norma Boggio, Section President Lois Guerrini, Chapter President Rosemary Quinn, Vice-President Dorothy Bence, Secretary Sandra Stephanites, Treasurer Mrs. Verana Ballou, Sponsor Miss Mary Helen Robison, Assistant Sponsor THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America, one of the most active clubs at Hall High, has finished another successful busy season. A field-trip to Chicago composed of tours through the John Sexton Company, the National Biscuit Company, South Water Street Market, Maxwell Street, and the Chicago Midway Airport marked our first activity. Our second outstanding activity was the Mother-Daughter banquet which was held on November 23, 1953. Christmas time spirit was shown by the club members when they cooperated in helping make cheerful tray covers for the patients at St. Margaret's Hospital, and here at Hall High, the girls held their Christmas tea. Besides these activities, we held interesting and educational meetings each month; we sponsored a hop, a skating party, a movie, and style show; and sent packages to the World Friendship group at Christmas time. This past summer, the organization sent Norma Boggio to the National Convention in Columbus, Ohio. The club also sent three girls as representatives from Hall to the F. H. A. State Camp at Bloomington, Illinois. Page fifty-nine THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA HALL HIGH CHAPTER MEMBERS Senior Members Junior Members Sophomore Members Freshman Members Page sixty FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA OFFICERS Lawrence Mitchell, President Alfred Pottinger, Vice-President Dale Croisant, Secretary Andrew Nave, Treasurer The Future Farmers of America have gained their highest membership record this year by reaching a total of nineteen. This organization serves to uphold leadership, patriotism, service, and establishment in farming. Activities and demonstrations have kept the F. F. A. members busy. This is the kind of business which they enjoy. The activities included: a trip to the International Livestock Exposition and Swift and Armour meat packing plants at Chicago; a sectional soil judging contest in which Flail's chapter placed third; F. F. A. fair; tractor rodeo; the harvesting of a Cargill corn test plot; the selling of two farm magazines; and, caring for the aboretum, to which more trees will be added this spring. Their main demonstration project of Wesley Hoscheid, Reporter Roy Croisant, Sentinel Mr. Charles C. Bain, Sponsor the year was of five varieties of soybeans. All of these projects were under the supervision of Mr. Charles C. Bain, club sponsor. The Advisory Council of fifteen prominent farmers to the vocational agriculture department have been planning on the activities that will be carried out this spring. Two definite activities will be of corn plots showing the effects of yields of different methods of planting, chemical weed control, and a balanced fertility program, and an oat plot showing the effects of fertilizers and different methods of planting. The council was also responsible for setting up the farmers' agricultural meetings for the adult farmers of this community. The people have shown an increased interest during the past year. Row One: Sheldon Carlson, Kenneth Balma, Louis Bergandi, John Cherry, Lloyd Lehn. Row Two: Wayne Boers, Richard Engelman, Ben Vomels, Dennis Burkman, Dan Harmon, Dale McKee, Roy Croisant, Mr. Charles Bain, Sponsor; Andrew Nave, Dale Croisant, Bob Hoscheid, Alfred Pottinger, Lawrence Mitchell, Gene Merkel, Michael Bender. Page sixty-one Staff I Staff II HALL TIMES STAFFS Staff I Staff II Editor in Chief ....................................Peter McLean Vaden Parmenter Assistant Editor ...................................Nina Ellerbrock Don Shimkus Sports Editor ......................................Bill Prokup Russ Martinkus Assistant Sports ...................................Dick Salmon Bill Prokup Sports Features ....................................Ken Jakubiak Dick Salmon Features ...........................................Carole Croisant Marlene Quartucci Joan Pyka Dorothy Bence Music ..............................................Mary Alice Nesti Sue Barrowman Clubs, Organizations................................Ruth M. McDonald Wanda Pauley Girls' Sports.......................................Sally Norris Sharon Buffo Personals ..........................................Pat Ziel Nadine Talioli Humor ..............................................Norene Johnston M. Meadowcraft Alumni .............................................Sharon Buffo Joanne Greener Roving Reporters ........................................John Cherry, Frances Corso, Margaret Ballerine Advertising ...........................Sally Norris, Wanda Pauley, Norene Johnston, Vaden Parmenter, Margaret Ballerine, Carole Croisant; LADD, Frances Corso, Nadine Talioli, Pat Ziel. Class Reporters ...................FRESHMAN, Mary L. Hildebrandt, Marion Kujawa; SOPHOMORE, Rose Marie Yerly, Anysia Ziady; SENIOR, Mary Claire Hopkins, Jean Ann Lipke. Sponsor ........................................................................Miss Edna M. Thompson Page sixty-two HALL LIGHT STAFF Co-Editors—Jean Anne Lipke and Sandra Thomas Business Managers—Harry Leggett and Clifford Peart Art Editor—Mary Alice Nesti Student Photographer—Peter McLean Senior Editors—Carol Walker, Arlon Bergagna, Sandra Stephanites, Mary Jo Cinotto, and John Actis Organizations—Gloria Savitch, Rita Joan Tanari, Pat Stephanites, Barbara Volant, Beverly Doll, Jackie Lodigiani, Sue Barrowman, Nancy Weissenburger Sports- Football Statistics—Michael Bender, Jr. Basketball Statistics—Dick Beecham Varsity Sports-Dick Schweickert, Bob Kurtz, and Jack Podowicz Frosh-Soph Sports—Terry Rave and James Sobin Junior Editors—Richard Venardi and Mary Jane Magnani Sophomore Editors—Rose Yerly and Gilbert Tonozzi Freshman Editors—Jane Genzlinger and Lloyd Lehn Vocations— Industrial Arts—Eugene Weberski Home Economics—Norma Boggio Commerce—Effie Buck Sponsor—Miss Minnie Fenoglio Page sixty-three Row Three: Mr. Anton Demichelis, Sponsor; Frances Byvik, Clifford Peart, Carole Drewitz, Joe Riva, Bill Prokup. Row Two: Manford Kirby, James Giorc'ano, Helen Kassovic, Judy Bonucci. Row One: Raymond Sandrolini, Bill McAdams, Gerald Martinkus, Robert Kurtz. THE STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Robert Kurtz, President Frances Byvik, Vice-President Don Shimkus, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Anton Demichelis, Sponsor The Student Council, composed of a representative group of students from the four classes, is a club which promotes good conduct, good citizenship, and cooperation between students and faculty members. The main aims of the club are directed toward the general welfare of the students of Hall. This year the club sponsored the sale of Hall pencils, the checking room at the basketball games, and the decoration of the Christmas tree. Their outstanding project was the sponsorship of a successful Student Government day. Principal for the event was Clifford Peart with Robert Kurtz as the assistant principal, Sandra Thomas as secretary, and Bill McAdams as ahtletic director. The various teachers for the day were selected by the Student Council from members of the junior and senior classes. Mr. Anton Demichelis is the sponsor of the Sludent Council. Page sixty-four Will ft iMflHi founv; Page sixty-six Practice makes perfect. Coach Nesti isn't too worried. Final instructions are given by Coach Nesti and his assistant Mr. Roach. CCME VISIT HALL______ A Coach Samlin's freshmen are ready for Ottawa. The Frosh-Soph play St. Bede. Cliff makes one in the St. Bede Game. Page sixty-seven THE FIRST STRING OUR CHAMPIONS In any field of endeavor perfection is difficult to attain. To complete a season's football schedule without a loss is an achievement. Coached by Richard Nesti, twenty-six years at the helm, and assisted by John Roach, the team's triumphant march through the season merits the 1953-54 Red Devils a place among Hall's greatest teams. They worked, fought, and played hard, and in the end they achieved their final goal—champions. Row One: Manager John Guynn, Ray Sebastian, Albert Fusinatto, Bob Savage, Dick Schweickert, Roger Rheeling, Mike Gualandri, Warren Savage, Ronald Malooley, Bill Prokup, Wayne Schell. Row Two: Dick Salmon, Diehard May, George Pistona, Ed Joyce, Richard Yankowski, Pat Donovan, Vince Stalsis, Lynn Filippini, Andy Nave, Roger Podobinski, Bill Struglinski. Row Three: Coach Richard Nesti, Jack Podowicz, Joe Cinotto, Clifford Peart, Ken Jakubiak, Charles Achinger, Bob Kurtz, Bill McAdams, Dick Beecham, Roger Bruno, Richard Demichelis, Anthony Panizzi, Coach John Roach. THE SECOND STRING Bill McAdams All-State, First Team N. C. First Team Cassiday Award Most Valuable Player Cliff Peart All-State Third Team N. C. First Team Jack Podowicz All-State Honorable Mention N. C. First Team Dick Schweickert All-State Honorable Mention N. C. Second Team Tony Panizzi N. C. Second Team Roger Bruno N. C. Second Team GAMES Normal—0 Mendota—12 DeKalb—0 Princeton—14 Ottawa—0 Dixon—7 Sterling—7 St. Bede-7 Marquette of Ottawa—7 STATISTICS Number of Punts HALL . . . 23 OPP. 42 Average Yardage of Punts . . . 32.2 30.2 Yards Punts Returned . . . ... 263 81 Number of Kickoffs . . . 36 17 Average Yards of Kickoffs . . . 42.8 42.4 Yards Kickoffs Returned ... 345 567 Average Yards Returned Kickoffs . . . . . . 20.3 16.2 Number of Penalties .... . . . 65 39 Yards Penalties ... 650 310 Number of Fumbles .... . . . 29 14 Fumbles Received ... 18 25 First Downs Rushing .... . . . 79 47 First Downs Passing .... . . . 10 16 First Downs Penalties . . . 7 10 Total First Downs ... 96 73 Yards Gained Rushing . . . 953 Yards Lost Rushing .... . . . 84 175 Net Yards Rushing ...2062 778 Passes Attempted . . . 56 123 Passes Completed . . . 22 43 Passes Intercepted by . . . 13 4 Yards Gained Passing . . . 445 Yards Intercepted Passes Returned. . . . 222 43 Total Yards Passing and Rushing . . . ...2597 1398 Car- Yards ' Tards Ave- Player ried Gained Lost rage McAdams 138 1149 3 8.28 B. Savage 36 137 4 3.69 Peart 44 389 10 8.61 Beecham 39 148 9 3.56 Schweickert 33 172 24 4.50 Fusinatto 23 68 28 1.73 Rheeling 7 38 1 5.28 Bruno 1 14 0 14.00 Podowicz 4 18 0 4.50 Sebastian 2 7 0 3.50 May 3 6 0 2.00 W. Savage 1 0 5 -5.00 Totals 331 2146 84 6.22 Page sixty-nine HALL 12 HALL-14 HALL-33 HALL-33 HALL- 7 HALL-26 HALL 32 HALL-24 HALL-27 SENIOR CHAMPIONS BILL McADAMS (Hookey) Weight 195; Height 5'11 Hookey , consistent throughout the season in speed, endurance, and drive, played halfback on the Red Devil eleven. One of the outstanding players, he scored a total of 114 points. His shifty running and long drives gained for him a berth on the All-State first team and on the North Central All-Star team. He was given additional honors when he won the Cassiday award for the team's most valuable player in football. Bill should be a great success in college next fall. The best of luck. Bill. CLIFFORD PEART (Moon) Weight 195; Height 6'1 The Red Devils' captain and most versatile player, Cliff played end, fullback, and tackle. As one of Hall's outstanding halfbacks, he tore any opposing teams' defense to pieces. He was rugged on defense, and no one—not even Mendota's Walt Klinge, came around his end. He was selected on the All-State third team and on the North Central first team. We're expecting a successful future in college. Lots of luck, Moon . JACK PODOWICZ (Poss) Weight 190; Height 6'1 Jack played tackle on the varsity eleven. Fast on offense, terrific on defense, and outstanding in running interference, he received an Honorable Mention in the All-State selections and a first string spot on the North Central. Playing fullback against Sterling, he received a knee injury which prevented his participation in the last game of the season. Jack plans a college career, and he should be good. Loads of luck. DICK DEMICHELIS (Demic) Weight 165; Height 5'10 Playing varsity football the first year, Dick, as a guard, made quite a name for himself. He blocked four punts, recovered two fumbles for touchdowns. Demic was plenty tough, both on offense and defense, and,, played his best game against Ottawa Marquette. A senior, he should be good in some small college. ANTHONY PANIZZI (Art) Weight 174; Height 5'10 Art , a senior, played tackle. He was tough on both offense and defense, and nothing came over him. His playing in the Ottawa Marquette game was outstanding, and in that game he picked up a fumble to help the Red Devils along. Art was selected on the North Central second team this year. EUGENE WEBERSKI (Cobs) Weight 173; Height 5'8 Eugene played a guard spot, and made it quite tough on the opponents. Outstanding at pass interceptions on defense, Eugene was also selected on the North Central team. BOB SAVAGE (Crazy Legs) Weight 143; Height 5'7 Playing halfback on the first team. Bob was hard to stop once he got by the line. His outstanding run, 78 yards to the 10-yard line, was in the St. Bede game. This was the turning point in the game, and St. Bede's back was broken. Bob should come out on top in college. Lots of luck. DICK SCHWEICKERT (Schweigy) Weight 155; Height 5'10 Dick called the plays on the Red Devil varsity, bringing us through an undefeated season. Slick on interceptions, his greatest asset was handling the ball behind the line. He developed into a good passer in the last five games. He was an honorable mention in All-State selections, and was selected on the North Central second team. He, too, plans to go on to college where he should do well. Good luck . Dick. JOE CINOTTO (Lard) Weight 260; Height 5'9 Joe played center and kicked for extra points. A good passer from center to quarterback, Joe seemed to be all over the field at once. When his 260 pounds met an opponent, that opponent really felt it. He received Honorable Mention in the North Central. Joe will certainly make good college material, and we're wishing him success. BOB KURTZ (Kutz) Weight 176; Height 6'1 Bob played defensive halfback and offensive end. Playing his first year on the varsity, he was good both as a defensive and offensive end. He had a set of fingers that were as sticky as glue, and his outstanding feats in the Dixon game proved it. He, too, should be a good man for some college next fall. Good luck. Bob. SENIOR CHAMPIONS ROGER BRUNO (Lover) Weight 165; Height 5'11 Roger, who was selected on the North Central second team this year, played a great game at the end spot. Good on offense and defense, he was hard to get around. He would make good material for some small college, and we wish him luck. KEN JAKUBIAK (Scobe) Weight 173; Height 6' A reserve end, Scobe played in a number of games, and he is one fellow who really had courage plus. Reliable and a hard worker, Ken was the type of fellow that Coach could always depend on when he needed him most. WARREN SAVAGE (Canary) Weight 146; Height 5'5 Canary played second string varsity football this year. He played left halfback, and he was tough on defense. Warren plans to go on to college and play more football. Good luck, Warren. RICHARD YANKOWSKI (Yank) Weight 190; Height 5'6 Playing football his second year, Yank played a guard spot on the second team. He was very good on offense and defense. Rich showed what he could really do in three of our games this year, and he did an excellent job. JOHN ACTIS (Spike) Weight 200; Height 5'6 Spike played center and guard on the second team. He was outstanding on defense in the middle of the line where his weight proved valuable. Due to an injured knee, Spike was certainly missed in the last five games of the season. He is looking forward to college and more playing. The best of luck, Spike. RONALD MALOOLEY (Gub) Weight 170; Height 5'8 A second team guard, Gub played in five of our games this season. Making his tackles hard and all over the field, he was a hard man to fool. Gub was able to take a few bumps from the boys in practice, too; as a result, we all worked harder. CHARLES ACHINGER (Whitey) Weight 150; Height 6' Whitey played reserve end, and he was very good on defense. He was always around when needed, and he was one of those boys whose help was indispensable in helping make the first team what it was. BILL STRUGLINSKI (Strugs) Weight 158; Height 5'8 Bill was a reserve end who saw limited action due to a back injury. He played in the AAendota game and did a commendable job. WAYNE SCHELL (Dark One) Weight 160; Height 5'5 Wayne, who played his first year of football this year, played as a reserve guard. Tough on defense, he saw action in three of our games. For a first year man, he did an excellent job. ROGER PODOBINSKI (Rog) Weight 150; Height 5'7 Roger was a reserve guard. A very hard and conscientious worker, he never missed a practice. He showed action in several games and showed that he could do a good job. JUNIOR CHAMPIONS DICK BEECHAM (Beechnut) Weight 210; Height 5'10 Dick played on the varsity and received honorable mention on the North Central first team. Starting the season at fullback and finishing as tackle, Dick was a terrific line backer who made it tough on the opponents. Dick also kicked for extra points. After such an excellent display of ability this year, we expect great things from him next fall. Lots of luck, Dick. ROGER RHEELING (Monk) Weight 142; Height 5'5 One of the hardest runners on the second team, Roger could always run into that first line and gain at least three yards a try. When football season rolls around next fall, Monk will be out there fighting for a backfield spot. He should develop into a good back. Good luck, Roger. STANLEY KUJAWA, JR. (Stan) Weight 186; Height 6' Stan was first string tackle until he was injured in the game against Princeton, lhat injury put him out for the rest of the season, but with better luck next fall, he will play end. May luck be with you, Stan. RICHARD MAY (Sumpenel) Weight 155; Height 5'8 Richard played the quarterback spot on the second team this year. Fast, shifty, and a smart player, he should really be tops next fall. We'll be watching for a good season. Rich. Lots of luck. BILL PROKUP (Porky) Weight 170; Height 5'7 Bill, who played tackle on the second string, saw action in four of the varsity games. Displaying great ability, he did his best job while playing the whole game against Ottawa-Marquette. He should be an outstanding lineman next fall. We're all for you, Bill. ALBERT FUSINATTO (Fuzz) Weight 150; Height 5'9 Al played quarterback on the varsity, and he was given an honorable mention rating on the North Central team. He is a good passer, a clever runner, and is tops in defense. He should have a great year next year, if he shows the proper attitude. We wish him luck. PAT DONOVAN (Punchy) Weight 170; Height 5'10 Pat worked hard, and he was another of those boys who helped shape the conference championship team. Pat played on the second team. We're expecting great work from him next fall. The best for next year, Pat. MIKE GUALANDRI (Pork Chops) Weight 180; Height 5'6 A second stringer, Mike was a tough man on defense. He played with the first string several times during the season and showed outstanding ability. RICHARD SALMON (Dick) Weight 162; Height 6' Dick played his first year on the varsity second string at right end. He saw some action at the beginning of the season, and he should be a promising player next fall. Good luck, Dick. ED JOYCE (Easy Ed) Weight 137; Height 5,9 Ed, a hard runner and tackier, should be in there pitching next fall. A good worker, he too helped build a better team. Lots of luck to you, Ed. LYNN FILIPPINI (Sad Eyes) Weight 154; Height 5'7 Starting the season at a slow pace, Lynn made up for it before the end. A hard worker, he may be at a halfback spot next year. Lots of luck, Sad Eyes. GEORGE PISTONA (Rudy) Weight 147; Height 5'10 George was a reserve back and a line backer on defense. A conscientious worker, he should be a great help to next year's team. Good luck, George. CAMERA-SHY RED DEVILS VINCE STALSIS Weight 162; Height 5'11 Vince played guard on the second team. He didn't see too much action this year, but he will be in the game next season. Lots of luck, Vince. CHARLES MERCIER (Chuck) Weight 152; Height 5'6 Playing guard and line backer on the second team, Chuck will be back fighting for a first team position next fall. Good luck, Charles. RAY SEBASTIAN (Fam) Weight 127; Height 5'4 Fam played fullback this year, and became famous in the DeKalb game. Ray will be back plugging again next year, and we wish him luck. Be careful, Fam. ANDREW NAVE (Frankie) Wegiht 150; Height 5'7 Andy , an aggressive player on defense, played guard on the second team. He will be back next fall to help the boys. Loads of luck Andy . McAdams rips around end for a long gain. THE SEASON'S GAMES HALL 12-NORMAL 0 The Hall Red Devils opened the 1953-54 season by playing Normal Community. Bill McAdams ran wild in this game. In the first period, he scored twice, only to have them called back because of holding. Bill scored again in the second period, and that one was also called back. He scored in the third period for the tally. Excellent teamwork was displayed all the way, as the team fought through a downpour and a sea of mud. HALL 14—MENDOTA 12 In this hard-fought game. Hall drew first blood when Jack Podowicz broke through. Dick Demichelis recovered a Mendota fumble in the end zone for a score, and Beecham kicked for the extra point. Hall led 7-0. Later, when Mendota recovered a Hall fumble, they took it over, but Klinge missed the kick, and Hall led 7-6 at the half. In the second half, the combined efforts of McAdams and Beecham brought the score to 14-6. Mendota scored again, and after recovering a Hall fumble they ran four plays into the line. The Hall line held, and the final score was 14-12. HALL 33 —DeKALB 0 Hall's third win came over DeKalb. McAdams' two touchdown runs of 53 and 41 yards were the starting drive. Coming through on a line plunge, Beecham scored, and the last two touchdowns can be accounted to Cliff Peart. One was a 71-yard pass from Dick Schweickert to Cliff, and the other was a line smash. A team victory, both the line and the backs did an outstanding job. DeKalb never got within our 30-yard line, thanks to the great pass defense of McAdams, Beecham, Schweickert, and Bob Savage. HALL 33—PRINCETON 14 Before a Homecoming crowd of 3200 fans, the Hall Red Devils scored a 33-14 victory over the Princeton Tigers. McAdams came through with some great playing. He scored Hall's first touchdown on a two-yard plunge. His next was on a three-yard pass from Fusinatto, and his last touchdown was a 41-yard jaunt around right end. Bruno intercepted a pass and scored after a 43-yard run. A 26-yard pass from Schweickert to Bob Savage brought the fifth touchdown. Beecham kicked 3 of the 5 points. HALL 7—OTTAWA 0 The Hall Red Devils disappointed the Ottawa Homecoming fans by beating the undefeated Ottawa Pirates 7-0. Late in the second quarter, Fusinatto threw a desperate pass to Savage who carried it down to the 11-yard line. With 18 seconds remaining in the quarter, Schweickert pitched out to McAdams around tackle, and dodging three would-be tacklers, scored standing up. Beecham kicked the extra point. Late in the third quarter Ottawa threatened to score on a fake kick-and-run play, but was stopped on the 8-yard line. HALL 26—DIXON 7 The Red Devils marked up their sixth straight win, by defeating the Dixon Dukes 26 to 7. McAdams played brilliantly for Hall by scoring three touchdowns. The second quarter was a brilliant one for the Redmen, for they scored 19 points. The first touchdown was a 19-yard run around right end by McAdams. Shortly after, he scored again around right end; this one was for 24 yards. With just a few minutes left to half-time. Hall gained possession of the ball; and Schweickert threw a long pass to Bob Savage, good for a 54-yard touchdown. Beecham made his first extra point. The second play of the third quarter saw McAdams go through center for 50 yards and pay dirt. Beecham's extra point was good. Just before the end of the game, Dixon scored their lone touchdown. HALL 32-STERLING 7 Hall beat the undefeated Sterling team 32-7. To start, the Red Devils fumbled on the first play of the game, and Sterling recovered. After Hall regained possession of the ball, they made a quick touchdown—a pass from Schweickert to Kurtz, who was running down the left side of the field, and a lateral to McAdams who ran 86 yards to score. Beecham's kick was wide. Shortly after. Peart passed 49 yards to Kurtz and McAdams then scored from the 3 to climax the 90-yard touchdown drive. Beecham missed the kick. Demichelis recovered a fumble and McAdams scored around end from the 11. In the third quarter the score stood at 18-7 in favor of Hall; and in the final quarter, Schweickert bootlegged around right end for 31 yards to score. Beecham's kick was good. With minutes remaining, McAdams lateraled to Peart, who scared on a play covering 47 yards. Beecham's kick made the final score 32-7. HALL 24—ST. BEDE 7 The Redmen pulled out ahead by hard playino in the last half as they met the victory hungry Bruins. In the second quarter, Peart set up a touchdown with a 28-yard run. Then McAdams took it over from the five, but Beecham missed the extra point. St. Bede's touchdown came early in the tSrd quarter, and the extra point was good. Savage took the next kickoFF and returned it 70 yards to the 8 yard line, where two plays later, McAdams plunqed over. Still later in the third quarter, Peart broke loose for 33 yards and McAdams carried over from the 3 to score. Toward the end of the game, Schweickert bootlegged for 20 yards, and on the very next play, McAdams lateraled to Peart who ran 45 yards to score. HALL 27—OTTAWA-MARQUETTE 7 The Red Devils ended tue season by defeatino Ottawa-Marquette 27-7. With McAdams taking the first kickoff 88 yards to score, the Hall team qot an early lead. Shortly after, Schweickert got loose through the middle for 44 yards. A fumble on the next play stopped the scoring threat. Bill McAdams, recovering a Marquette fumble, scored; and Beecham passed to Kurtz for the extra point. Peart ripped 10 yards up the middle to score, and Beecham's kick made it 21-0 at the half. It wasn't until the fourth quarter that Schweickert passed to Bruno for a 40-yard touchdown. Beecham's kick was blocked, and Ottawa scored on a pass to Moreno. The game ended 27-7. Page seventy-three CHAMPIONS IN ACTION McAdams tears off on a long run in the Princeton game. The Beef Trust—1,115 pounds! Pass to McAdams deflected by Klinge. Excellent block executed by Bob Savage. Coach Nesti FOOTBALL BANQUET The championship team was honored at the twentieth annual football banquet held on December 3, 1953, in the old auditorium. The guest speakers of the evening were Coach Evashevski of the University of Iowa, and Duke Slater, judge of the Chicago Municipal Court, and a former All-American football player. The F. H. A. members served the dinner. Old rivalry renewed between Coach Nesti and Duke'' Slater—Little All-American vs. All-American. Page seventy-four BILL SAVAGE, Halfback Captain, 1954-55 Milikin University, Decatur FRANKLIN WRIGHT, Halfback Co-Captain, 1954-55 L-P-O Junior College MICHAEL REYNOLDS, Halfback Most Valuable, 1953 Cornbowl Honorable Mention, Little All- American, Western State Teachers College, Macomb GORDON SHORT, Fullback Milikin University, Decatur GENE PANIZZI, Guard Milikin University, Decatur HALL GRIDDERS, COLLEGE STARS LEROY LUNN, Guard and Captain 1953-54 U. S. Military Academy, West Point COACH RICHARD NESTI JIM TROGLIO, Halfback Northwestern University e HENRY SALE, Guard Western State Teachers College, Macomb JIM SMOODE, Guard Co-Captain 1954-55 L-P-O Junior College DALE PAULEY, Guard Western State Teachers College, Macomb Page seventy-five Row One: Terry Rave, Richard Mautino, Tom Ballard, Ray Sandrolini, James Selski, Bob Pozzi, Michael Ray, Robert Tonozzi. Row Two: Mike Grivetti, Bill Yanish, Bob Canova, Ray Muzzarelli, Wayne Booker, Manford Kirby, Bob Zibert, Don Martin, Dennis Dalton, Gerald Schweickert. FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL MR. FRED BENCRISCUTTO, Coach Season's Record—Won 0, Lost 5, Tied 2 HALL O-MENDOTA 20 In the first game the team was over confident as a result of iheir victory over Mendota during the freshman year. Bob Zibert made the most consistent yardage, and Ray Sandrolini did fine work in the line as he did all season. HALL 0—DeKALB 33 Though they fought hard all the way, the frosh-soph were beaten easily by the bigger and heavier DeKalb team. Manford Kirby's aim in passing was thrown off by the onrushing DeKalb linemen. Mautino and Ray Sandrolini were standouts in offense, while Sweezey and Baracani did well on defense. HALL 13—PRINCETON 13 Coming from behind. Hall gained a tie with Princeton in their third game. Wayne Booker turned in a sparkling performance as he scored all thirteen points. A pass from Kirby to Destri set up one score, and a fifty-yard sprint by Booker resulted in the other score. Ballard, Pozzi, and Mautino performed well. HALL O-OTTAWA 27 Holding the bigger junior varsity of Ottawa to a scoreless tie at the half, Hall finally succumbed. However, the score doesn't indicate the closeness of the battle. Kirby and Rave combined on a pass, and Rave sprinted about fifty yards down to the ten-yard line, but Hall was unable to score. Both teams did well on defense, and both intercepted passes. Kirby's long touchdown was nullified by a penalty. HALL 6—DIXON 26 Jumping off to a 6-0 lead. Hall was beaten by Dixon. Hall's only score came on an intercepted pass and a long touchdown run by Vysocky. He and Ratajczak performed well. HALL 0-STERLING 0 In a moral victory against a larger team. Hall's frosh-soph produced their second tie. Most of the game was played between the thirty-yard lines, but Hall showed that it had what it takes when Sterling threatened to score. Booker and Zibert did well on both offense and defense. HALL 0—MARQUETTE 12 In a close, hard-fought game, Marquette overcame Hall in the last game of the season. Another of Kirby's touchdown runs was called back. Standing out on defense were Rave and Sweezey, and on offense, Ray and Selski. This game ended the season for the frosh-soph team. Page seventy-six FRESHMAN MR. STANLEY KUJAWA, Coach HALL 25—MENDOTA 6 The Hall Freshmen took on an easy victory in their first game by defeating Mendota 25 to 6. Bob Destri scored the touchdowns for Hall, and worked a perfect pass play right over the line to Gerald Ratajczak. HALL O-STREATOR 20 The second game was rough, tough, hard-fought game. The penalties called against Hall helped Streator win 20 to 0. Hall's Jack Narczewski was injured and this loss was disastrous to our offense and defense. FOOTBALL Season's Record—Won 2, Lost 2 HALL 30—ST. BEDE 0 Bob Destri was injured in this game, and it took the brilliant work of John Picatto to win over St. Bede 30 to 0. Ratajczak, Allen Overton, Vysocky and Martinkus starred in the game. HALL 0-OTTAWA 6 Hall's last game saw a poor start, but Allen Overton, halfback, started rolling. He went for three first-and-tens in a row, but time ran out. Destri and Narczewski were standouts on defense. i Row One: Dale McKee, Gerald Sweezey, Dennis Burkman, Ronald Bird, John Baracani, Carlo Sandrolini, Lyle Vysocky, James Giordano, Clifford Overton. Row Two: Richard Hagan, Frank Podobinski, Jr., Ralph Addis, Ronald DeAngelo, Gerald Martinkus, Jack Narczewski, Bob Destri, Allen Overton, Lloyd Lehn, Michael Bender, John Picatto. Page seventy-seven Row One: Stanley Kujawa, Jr., Roger Bruno, Richard May, Bill McAdams, Clifford Peart, Bob Kurtz, Albert Fusinatto, Dick Schweickert. Row Two: Manager Jack Podowicz, Roger Rheeling, Irving Batten, George Zibert, Vince Stalsis, Pat Donovan, George Pistona, Ed Joyce, Coach Fred Bencriscutto. VARSITY BASKETBALL Playing a tough schedule, the Hall cagers were able to garner only a 2 win-24 loss record for the season. Coach Fred Bencriscutto's team, however, provided fans with plenty of thrills in close contests. The boys who will be seniors next year should provide an experienced nucleus for next season's team. After the basketball season ended, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sabatini honored the basketball teams, along with all the other Hall athletes and the cheerleaders, at a banquet at the Dairy Bar. This event was held on March 26, 1954. SEASON'S RECORD Hall 40—Hopkins 52 Hall 49—St. Bede 60 Hall 39—Ottawa 74 Hall 52—L-P 72 Hall 43—Rochelle 56 Hall 62-Rock Falls 56 Hall 60—Bloomington 81 Hall 47-Morris 61 Hall 45 Marseilles 53 Hall 52 Ottawa 62 Hall 47—DePue 54 Hall 40—DeKalb 57 Hall 53—Streator 64 Hall 45 Mendota 71 Hall 44—Walnut 61 Hall 67—DePue 60 Hall 55—Princeton 82 Hall 52—St. Bede 67 Hall 67—Dixon 81 Hall 35—Marquette 64 Hall 49 Princeton 85 Hall 57—L-P 71 Hall 47—Sterling 49 Hall 36—Marseilles 62 Hall 46—Geneseo 76 Hall 41—L-P 74 Page seventy-eight Total—Hall 1272----Opposition 1705 Average per game—Hall 48.9------Opposition 65.6 VARSITY BASKETBALL STATISTICS HALL'S RECORD-2 Wins, 24 Losses PLAYER GP FG FTA FTM PCT. PF TP AVE. Peart 26 146 160 74 53 103 378 14.5 May 26 122 142 43 69 78 343 13.2 McAdams 23 50 143 72 49 81 171 7.4 Kurtz 26 51 56 35 62 49 137 5.3 Prokup 18 27 42 21 50 49 75 4.2 Donovan 18 19 44 27 38 32 55 3.1 Schweickert 15 18 25 15 40 32 46 3.1 Stalsis 12 5 17 8 52 17 19 1.6 Bruno 8 3 11 5 54 22 12 1.5 G. Zibert 10 3 21 16 23 12 11 l.l Fusinatto 2 4 5 1 20 4 9 4.5 Batten 9 2 6 3 50 9 7 .8 Salmon 5 1 5 3 40 1 4 .8 Mautino 1 2 0 0 00 0 4 4.0 B. Zibert 1 0 2 1 50 0 1 0.0 Pistona 3 0 0 0 00 1 0 0.0 Rheeling 3 0 0 0 00 0 0 0.0 Ballard 1 0 0 0 00 1 0 0.0 1272 48.9 HALL vs. ST. BEDE Page seventy-nine VARSITY PLAYERS RICHARD MAY A 5'10 guard. Rich was an excellent ball handler and dribbler. He is also a versatile floor man. He was second to Peart in the scoring with 341 points to his credit. This year, Rich was the winner of the Bankers Free Throw Trophy. Only a junior, he is one of the bright prospects for next year. Good luck. Rich. CLIFFORD PEART Cliff was our 6'2 center who set the individual scoring record for Hall by scoring 35 points in one game in the Big Four Tournament at Princeton. The varsity's high scorer with 378 points, he was an excellent rebounder and specialized in a nifty jump shot. Because of his outstanding work, he won the Cassiday Award as the team's most valuable player. Clifford was co-captain of the varsity squad. BOB KURTZ A senior and a 6' forward, Bob played a good rebounding game for us this year and took time to score 138 points. His favorite shot was a jump shot from the side. Bob was co-captain of the varsity. BILL McADAMS Bill, another senior and 6' forward, was a very good rebounder and specialized in the jump and set shot. He scored 173 points this season. RICHARD SCHWEICKERT Dick, a senior, was our 5'8 guard who scored 46 points. Dick was a fine floor man and dribbler, and contributed some good work to the team. BILL PROKUP Bill, a junior and our 5'10 guard, came out after half the season was over, and he scored 75 points. He is a very able floor man and dribbler, and he should be one of the bright prospects for next season. Lots of luck. Bill. PAT DONOVAN Pat, a 5'10 guard, played a wonderful game at that spot this year. Because he started during the last part of the season, he scored only 55 points. His work at rebounding was out- . standing; and since he is only a junior, he will be part of next year's nucleus. The best of luck, Pat. Page eighty VARSITY PLAYERS VINCE STALSIS Dropped from team. GEORGE PISTONA George, a junior forward, did not see much action this year. He specializes in a jump shot from the free throw circle. Because he is a good shot and able rebounder, he should be a regular next year. We wish you luck, George. ROGER RHEELING Roger is only a junior who did not see much action on the team this year. A good floor man and dribbler, we should expect to see much of him next year as a regular. Good luck, Rog. IRVING BATTEN Irv was a junior substitute forward this year. We should see him do some outstanding work next year for the team. He scored 7 points this season. Lots of luck, Irv. GEORGE ZIBERT Dropped from team. RICHARD SALMON Dick came out late in the season this year, and he worked hard to help the team. He did not see too much action. Since he is transferring to California, he will not be around to bolster the team. Good luck, Rich. We'll miss you. ED JOYCE Dropped from team. Page eighty-one FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL MR. RICHARD NESTI, Coach Season's Record—Won 5, Lost 15 Hall 29 Hopkins 27 Hall 41 Streator 38 Hall 24 St. Bede 51 Hall 51 Mendota 38 Hall 37 Ottawa 59 Hall 44 St. Bede 47 Hall 37 La Salle-Peru 40 Hall 45 Dixon 75 Hall 22 Rochelle 47 Hall 19 La Salle-Peru 60 Hall 38 Rock Falls 56 Hall 41 Marquette 51 Hall 34 Marseilles 52 Hall 30 Princeton 50 Hall 37 Ottawa 46 Hall 38 Sterling 64 Hall 42 DePue 62 Hall 39 Marseilles 52 Hall 53 DeKalb 44 Hall 44 Geneseo 32 Total points— HALL 745 Opponents 997 Due to their many well-played games, it may be assumed that they are better players than their record indicates. HIGH SCORERS Grivetti 183; Mautino 168; Zibert 142; Sandrolini 91; Booker 68. Row One: Ray Sandrolini, Jerry Yarrington, Dennis Cleary, Gerald Flaherty, Raymond Muzzarelli, Manford Kirby, Bob Destri, Don Martin, Phillip Maggi. Row Two: Coach Richard Nesti, Richard Mautino, Mike Grivetti, Lyle Vysocky, Michael Ray, Tom Ballard, Wayne Booker, Bob Zibert, Gerald Schweickert. Page eighty-two Row One: Richard Hagen, Richard Guerrini, Carlo Sandrolini, Gerald Martinkus, Allen Overton, James Giordano, Norman Terando, John Picatto, Manager Lloyd Lehn. Row Two: Coach John Samlin, Frank Podobinski, Jr., Jerome Herrmann, Louis Foley, James Sobin, Gerald Ratajczak, Dennis Burkman, Kenneth Balma, Jack Narczewski. FRESHMAN MR. JOHN SAMLIN, Coach Hall 23 La Salle-Peru 33 Hall 30 Ottawa 35 Hall 24 St. Bede 28 Hall 46 Marseilles 31 Hall 40 Mendota 29 Hall 33 Ottawa 44 Hall 43 Streator 51 Hall 43 Mendota 21 High Point Man—Richard Hagen—195 BASKETBALL Season's Record—Won 4, Lost 15 Hall 32 La Salle-Peru 40 Hall 42 St. Bede 44 Hall 37 Princeton 44 Hall 28 Streator 35 Hall 51 Princeton 55 Hall 32 La Salle-Peru 49 Hall 37 Marseilles 33 Hall 35 Ottawa 53 Best Free Throw Average, Hagen—62.7% Page eighty-three Row One: Ken Balma, Richard Guerrini, Gerald Flaherty, Dennis Cleary, Dennis Radke, Mike Gualandri, Jack Narczewski, Bob Destri, Frank Podobinski, Jr., Clifford Overton, Dick Cinotto, Richard Mautino. Row Two: John Actis, Gerald Ratajczak, Richard Magnani, John Camarlo, Maurice DeFoer, Ray Muzzarelli, Dennis Dalton, Wayne Booker, Roger Rheeling, Bill Prokup. Row Three: Jack Podowicz, Ken Jakubiak, Charles Achinger, Tony Panizzi, Clifford Peart, Bill McAdams, Joe Cinotto, Dick Beecham, Pat Donovan, Bob Zibert, Vince Stalsis, Richard May, Coach Clair Bradley. TRACK The ensuing track season at Hall produced a mere twenty-five boys out for the sport. Coach John Roach has three boys who will try to carry the team through for a successful season. These boys are Clifford Peart, who runs the hurdles and half-mile; Bill McAdams, who specializes in the 100 and 220; Tony Panizzi, who handles the weights, and Richard May, whose work in the dashes has been outstanding. Roger Rheeling, who runs the hurdles, is also a consistent point winner. Other promising boys from the frosh-soph ranks are John Camarlo, Wayne Booker, Gerald Sweezey, Allen Overton, and Frank Podobinski, Jr. The Season's Schedule April 13—L-P Relays April 20—L-P April 27—Ottawa-Marquette April 29—Mendota May 4—Big Four at Princeton May 7—District Meet May 11—1. V. Varsity Meet May 13—1. V. Frosh-Soph Meet May 18—L-P, Princeton, Streator, and Hall at L-P. May 21—North Central Varsity Meet May 22—North Central Frosh-Soph Meet Page eighty-four The following boys, who wished only to have their picture taken, did not report for track: Bob Zibert, Dick Beecham, Charles Achinger, Raymond Muzzarelli, Dennis Dalton, Richard Mautino, Jack Narczewski, Mike Gualandri, and Bob Destri. Row One: Gerald Schweickert, Ray Sandrolini, Bcb Destri, Manford Kirby, Joe Riva, Phillip Maggi, Wally Rave. Row Two: Jack Podowicz, Anthony Panizzi, John Actis, Al Fusinatto, Ed Ziel, Richard Mautino, Dick Beecham, Wayne Booker, Roger Rheeling. Row Three: Coach Richard Nesti, Joe Cinotto, Bill McAdams, Clifford Peart, Charles Achinger, Richard May, Pat Donovan. BASEBALL Hall's Red Devils finished the season with a 6 win, 4 lost, 1 tie in baseball last season. Dale Pienta, top pitcher and hitter, was outstanding all season. Dale won 3, lost 1 and he pitched the 11 inning 0-0 tie with Ottawa. We are looking forward to a good year this season. THE RECORD Hall 6—Marquette 0 Hall 0—Ottawa 0 Hall 1 —Ottawa 7 Hall 8—DeKalb 9 Hall 5—DeKalb 0 Hall 1—Sterling 9 Hall 7—Sterling 0 Hall 12 Rock Falls 2 Hall 3—Rock Falls 6 Hall 13-Marquette 2 Hall 7—La Salle Legion 6 1953 TEAM F. Wright—Center Field J. Smoode—Second Base A. Panizzi—Third Base C. Peart—Left Field J. Podowicz -Right Field J. Savio— First Base B. Ziel—Shortstop B. McAdams—Catcher D. Pienta—Pitcher A. Fusinatto—Pitcher D. Beecham—Pitcher C. Achinger Right Field J. Turinetti—Center Field W. Rave—Right Field GOLF Golf, one of the most recent competitive sports at Hall, is only in its second year. Under Coach Fred Ben-criscutto, this year's team is expected to play Ottawa, La Salle-Peru, Streator, and possibly some other teams. They will also participate in the North Central and Illinois Valley Tournaments. We are looking forward to a good season. 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