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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1956 volume:

. THE HALL LIGHT - 1956 A PHOTO-STORY RECORD OF THE 1955-1956 SCHOOL YEAR AT HALL TOWNSHIP HIGH AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS . . . WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE CLASSES AND PEOPLE AND EVENTS WHICH MADE OUR YEAR SO WORTH REMEMBERING Editors: Gwen Palmcri June Pomatto Business Managers: Wayne Booker Gilbert Tonozzi Betty Dudek and Kay Ber-natavich were first and second prize winners in the magazine sales drive. Sponsored by the seniors and published by the students of Hall Township High and Vocational School. Dedication We wish to express our appreciation to you, Mr, Sharpe, for your seventeen years of devoted service to Hall High School. During that time your untiring efforts have made Hall one of the outstanding schools of this area. Through your leadership, educational standards at Hall have been raised. Your foresight has seen the inevitable growth of the student body, and through your direction, numerous building improvements have been suggested to accommodate them. Because of your congenial, understanding attitude toward the individual welfare of each student, we have never hesitated to solicit your help. As a result of your excellent guidance, we students have been aided in solving many problems concerning both school and social life. While some men in the field of education have won only prestige, you have won a prize far more gratifying—the love and respect of the students and faculty of Hall. To you, Mr. Sharpe, the 1956 HALL LIGHT is dedicated. Principal Cecil A. Sharpe 3 In Memoriam Charles Savio, Sr., a member of the Board of Education for the past twenty-eight years, died on February 16, 1956. Mr. Savio will be remembered for his integrity, his sound principles, and his sincere interest in the outstanding service he has given to Hall High School through the years. HALL - 1956 As we recreate the happenings of the 1955-56 school year, we find it one to be greatly remembered. The accomplishments of the classes have been outstanding and praiseworthy. A number of Hall students have been honored for their high scholastic achievements, leadership, and service. The Hall clubs, the music, the speech, and the athletic departments have done a fine job in providing the students with many interesting co-curricular activities to enrich and develop their school life. Important changes were announced in administrative and faculty personnel. Mr. Sharpe’s decision to retire from his position as principal and Mr. Nesti's decision to retire from his coaching duties were announced early in the year. As you leaf through the pages of the HALL LIGHT, wo hope that you will relive your happy high school days at Hall. Jerry Shilkuski. Jerry Pan-izri, and Tom Vowels test their crystal sets made in exploratory shop. (Above) Miss Zernrach helps Ken Norris with Latin. HALL - 1956 We Learned Since everyone is talking about modern education, the time seems to call for reflection—reflection about the way we live education at Hall High. Here we have our choice of forty-two courses designed to meet our individual needs and interests. Here we have twenty-five classroom and laboratories, a gymnasium and a library with more than 1,500 volumes to assure us of up-to-date instruction. The anticipation of larger enrollments in the near future, however, necessitates serious consideration in the possible addition of more classroom space, a new home economics department, the increased capacity of locker space, as well as band facilities and a new cafeteria. Hall High continues to be a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Illinois Association of School Boards. REASONING and discussion develop our minds and provide foundations for clear thinking in the future. READING, the basis for our personal progress, is so important that we constantly work to improve it by increasing our speed and comprehension. The Three R's.........and More, Too! 'RITING practice and grammar study teach us to communicate our ideas accurately, clearly, and effectively. RED DEVILS and underclassmen teams carry on as we cheer them on to victory or back them in defeat. 'RITHMETIC, the subject that teaches us to understand sizes, orders, and numbers of things in the world, is important to us. RECREATION is offered in the form of numerous co-curricular activities, all helpful to the students. 7 English I students begin work on a unit of biographies. English, Speech and Mathematics Form The art of communication in speech and in writing and the ability to read and appreciate good literature are important in all English and speech classes. Here students in a speech class work on new flats for the stage as an additional part of their varied program of study in the speech course. 8 Gilbert Tonozzi, Bob Zibert, Jerry Yarrington, and Diane Tochalauski present a panel discussion. George Micheletti works a problem in algebra as students check their own calculations. the Bases of Communication and Calculation We stress fundamentals in order to make the three R’s more effective, for only with a firm foundation in the essentials can we become well-educated men and women. In our English and speech classes we learn through practice the fundamentals of forceful verbal expression in both oral and written work. In addition, students in speech classes learn to work on materials needed for dramatic presentations. Although only one year of mathematics is required by the state for graduation, about fifteen percent of the students are enrolled in the advanced mathematics courses each semester. Gerald Flaherty and Kathy Petroski explain a geom etry problem. Josephine Micheli and Pat Glo- Mr. Demichelis explains a now unit in a vetski are proficient in the use of general business class, the adding machine. Practical Knowledge Is Gained in Useful practical knowledge is important to us in many ways. To train for careers in modern business a large number of our students are enrolled in commercial subjects. Besides studying shorthand and typing, business law, general business, and bookkeeping, we learn the use of many different office machines. One of the most recent additions was a bookkeeping machine donated to the bus-siness department by the Spring Valley City Bank. An outstanding practical course is the course in driver education. The students studying with Mr. King have done excellent work and have done well in tests. Students in the advanced shorthand class practice aictation as Anysia Ziady dictates. Louise Kowalski, Jo-Ann Riva, June Pomai-to, and Annette Ai-mone are ready to practice driving on snowy roads with their instructor, Mr. King. Courses That Teach Useful Skills Miss Zernzach listens to a translation in a Latin I class. We Learn to Live in French II students listen to recordings in French of the material in text books, while Miss Connolly operates the record player. Eli Abssy. Sharonle Weisenburger. Evelyn Vogt. Louis Lusietto. Miss Connolly. Sharon Partel. and Diane Vogt are enjoying the recording. 12 Today s Interesting World Knowledge and understanding of the civilization and definite culture traits of all people are needed in order to know the world of today. An understanding of social problems and their effect on man and civilization help us to realize the importance of being alert and interested adults in our society. Classes in French and Latin give us the cultures of two peoples, one ancient and one modern. Music, both modern and classical, artistic presentations of various kinds in our assembly programs, and school functions are all aids in teaching us to live in today's world. Gene Scheri, Allen Overton, and Jack Kuzma follow the music as the trumpet trio. Bob Can-ovi, Norman Terando, and Louis Foley, practice their contest number. Mr. Sharpe and Wayne Booker listen to Mr. J. Titus, who entertained with Negro folk tales and songs. The Honorary Activity Club members enjoy the annual banquet held in Ladd. 13 BARBARA PROKUP This year Barbara Prokup was Hall's DAR GOOD CITIZEN. We Train for Citizenship Training for citizenship makes us aware of the part we shall have to play in our community, our state, our nation and our world. In the United States history classes, the world history classes, and civics we learn the important periods of the past and the present and their effect on world conditions. Special projects, and practice in voting prepare us for the day when we shall cast our votes intelligently in different elections. Mr. Demichelis and student teacher. William Beezely, Illinois State Normal University, work with a class in world history. 14 in History and Civics Classes Mr. Nesti supervises students at work on the Civil War period in United States history. 15 Rodney Golden points out longitude and latitude of in preparation for a class discussion in general science. Mr. King points out the intricate parts of the inner ear on the large biology class. model to his 16 A class in physics works on an experiment. We Understand the Importance of Modern Science About two-thirds of our students are enrolled in the science courses. All freshmen take general science, and all sophomores study biology. In biology we learn about living organisms. Through field trips, discussion, and laboratory experience, we become familiar with life around us. As a foundation for careers as technicians, physicists, and engineers, we study physics. In the chemistry lab we become acquainted with atomic structure, exothermic reactions, and countless wonders of science. The wedding is an interesting topic in the family living class. We Practice Homemaking and Study Family Living The homemaking and family living classes prepare us for our responsibilities as the homemakers of tomorrow. Sixty per cent of our girls are enrolled in the homemaking classes. In the clothing classes we learn to make our own clothes. By learning to make our own clothes we demonstrate our knowledge of fashions, fabrics, and sewing methods. Planning and preparing attractive, nourishing meals and learning the role of a gracious host are important objectives of the foods courses. In our family living classes we consider our future. The knowledge we gain through class discussion, films, textbooks, and supplementary reading makes marriage, the home, and the family take on a deeper significance. Pat and Tom share the wedding cake at the reception. Carolyn Andersen, acting as the preacher, unites Pat Podobir.ski and Tom Giachetto in marriage in a mock wedding ceremony. Mary Harrison and Carol Savitch cut out blouses, while Rose Marie Pyka sews on her project. The advanced class in homemaking have been busy making soup. 19 With but one thought in mind we dash for the cafeteria when the last peal of the bell fades at the end of fourth period. Our cafeteria serves nourishing and appetizing lunches every day to many of our students and teachers. As an aid to good health, exercises, gymnastics, swimming, and sports condition our body. By participating in these aids, we also learn the meaning of good sportsmanship. To aid us further our custodian and janitors are always busy keeping our school clean and our surroundings pleasant. Mrs. Agnes Bertotti and Mrs. Hose Terando prepare for the noon rush. have fun in tumbling and in performing stunts. Girls in a physical education class 30 A boys' physical education class plays a game of basketball with Mr. Beezley. a Normal Mr. Bencriscutto's freshman boys enjoy a U. student-teacher, in charge. game of volley ball. We Acquire Good Health Habits for Healthful Living Mr. Bernard Piotrowski, Mr. Roy Michaels, Mr. Ray Petroski, custodian, and Mr. Andrew Lewandowski are prepared for another day's work. Miss Giffhorn instructs freshman girls in a swimming class. 21 Agriculture students work on welding projects in tho ag class. Wayne Boers, Dale McKee, Sheldon Carlson, Roy Croisant, Gene Merkel. Dennis 3urkman, and Louis Ber-gandi watch Richard Engelman as he welds. In the industrial arts and shop classes we practice and train for useful skills. Opportunities to learn the finest of woodworking and precision metal work are found in our well-equipped shops. In the drafting classes neatness, exactness, and a general knowledge of layout and design are acquired by students interested in mechanical drawing. The exploratory classes provide a survey of the various branches of industrial arts and shop work. Students in agriculture are given opportunity to study the vast range of problems in that field of work. We Develop Skills for Jobs and Hobbies Pat Podobinski, Nancy Passini, Diane Tochalauski, Beverly Carr, and Velma Parmenter make lamps with plastic bases in an exploratory shop class. 22 Students in an advanced woodshop class are busy with projects. Jim Ziegler is sanding a cedar chest which he is making. Drafting students begin to ink their drawings. Machine shop students receive instructions from Mr. Baker. Boys in exploratory shop work on plastic lamps and crystal sets. 23 A tense moment is enacted in Time Out lor Ginger. We Help To Produce Our Shows Talent and hard work on the part of the casts, the stage crews, the committees, and the directors lend a professional touch to our dramatic efforts. Miss Noralyn Baily was the director of our plays, and Mr. John Roach was the director of our realistic stage sets. The senior play, Time Out for Ginger was presented on November 17 and 18. The Cast Liz .......................Kay Charles Agnes Carol June Pomatto Howard Carol ................Bob Pozzi Jeannie ...........Barbara Marchiando Joan .................Kathy Manning Ginger ..... Annette Aimone Tommy Green ............Gene Merkel Eddie Davis ............Ray Muzzarelli Mr. Hoffman __Jerry Flaherty Mr. Wilson .............Gilbert Tonozzi Ginger and her family prove that she can be a lady. Ginger's boy friends arrive at a very important decision. 24 Roy Croisant, Anthony Bashir, Louis Lusietto, and Carol Anderson played the principal parts in the one-act play Dust of the Road in the Christmas program. Ten Little Indians Row 1—Sharon Flaherty, Lillian Yerly, Mary Lynne Hildebrandt, Jean Ballerine, Judy Legat. Row 2—Miss Noralyn Baily, Michael Bender, Louis Lusietto, Ronald Bird, Bill Waldorf, Gerald Ratajczak, James Giordano. The mystery play, ''Ten Little Indians was presented by the junior class with the following cast on March 23. Rogers ............................Carlo Sandrolini Mrs. Rogers ..... Mary Lynn Hildebrandt Fred Narrocott Gerald Ratajczak Vera Claythorne Lillian Yerly Philip Lombard ...........Louis Lusietto Anthony Marston William Waldorf William Blore Michael Bender General Mackenzie .........James Toner Emily Brent ..........Sharon Flaherty Sir Lawrence Wargrave .....Ronald Bird Dr. Armstrong ........James Giordano Student Directors ____Jean Ballerine Judy Legat Carol Nanni (Little Nell), Judy Swendsen (Mrs. Upson Asterbilt), Janice Faletti (Fleur-ette). Dena Steele (Ida Rhinegold), Judy Legat (Leonie), Helen Matalvich (Widow Lovelace). Pete DeBernardi (Adam Oakhart), Virginia Bruda (Nellie Lovelace), Ken Norris (Mookie Maguggins), and Dennis Morrow (Munro Murgatroyd) made Dirty Work at the Crossroads a great success. February 1 and 2. 25 In practice drill the band executes the figure of a banjo. Hall's Band Marches On The figure of a stick man is another band formation. Playing at the home football games in the fall, participating in Band Day at Northwestern University, and giving a winter and spring concert kept Hall's band members active. Outstanding members also took part in the North Central Illinois Conference music festival at Rock Falls and were also entered in the district and state music contests. Mr. Richard Fling, director of the band, organized a pep band which was part of the cheering section at all home basketball games. The band officers are: Terry Rave, president; Allen Overton, vice-president; Kathy Manning, secretary; Gene Scheri, librarian; Louis Foley, assistant librarian; Rose Ann Gualandri, drum major. 26 The concert band performed in two outstanding concerts, one February 8 and one on May 9. Concert Band Performs at Concerts The band practices drill formations which show precision marching. 2? The Mixed Chorus wear their new red and white robes for the first time. Choruses Fill the Air With Music The Hall Glee Club and the Mixed Chorus are the two major vocal groups in the music department. To be a member of either group musical ability is considered when fall auditions are held by Mr. Charles Southard, director of the groups. These groups, which meet regularly several times a week for practice, perform at a Christmas and spring concert, and talented members have participated in the North Central Illinois Conference music festival at Rock Falls and in the district and state music contests. The Glee Club performs at the Christmas concert. 28 Speech and Music Contestants Rank High Contestants from the speech and music departments have had another successful year. The speech contestants were Louis Lu-sietto, Wayne Booker, Anthony Bashir, Helen Matalvich, and Judy Swendsen. In the North Central Conference meet at Dixon, Louis Lusietto placed second with his serious play reading; in the district meet at Peoria Central, Louis Lusietto and Wayne Booker in extemporaneous speaking placed fourth; and Judy Swendsen ranked third in verse reading. This rating gave Judy an opportunity to participate in the state sectional speech contest. Instrumental contestants who participated in the district meet in Earlville on March 23 had seven first ratings, two second ratings, and one third rating. The first place soloists were Allen Overton, bass horn; George Forsa, alto saxophone; Jack Kuzma, cornet. Kathy Dowling placed third with her clarinet solo. The first place ensemble entries were: trumpet trio—Louis Foley, Norman Terando, and Robert Canovi; saxophone duet—Richard Brussock, George Forsa; clarinet quartet—Rose Ann Gualandri, Kathleen Dowling, Kathy Manning, Janice Justi; flute quartet—Gwen Palmeri, Sally Nesti, Elsie Wright, Sandra Leisher. Second place ratings were given to a clarinet quartet composed of Richard Terando, Jerry Panizzi, Elise Hollerich, Mary June Savitch and to a brass quartet with Louis Foley, Gene Scheri, Terry Rave, and Norman Terando. The accompanists were Barbara Marchiando and Katherine Pe-troski. Vocal contestants had three first, one second, and two third place ratings. The vocal solos by Camilla Rumsavich and Sally Phelps were rated first, and the solo by Jean Ballerine was rated third. The ensembles were rated as follows: senior sextet—Camilla Rumsavich, Pat Glovetski, Barbara Marchiando, Anysia Ziady, Gwen Palmeri, June Pomatto, first; mixed quartet—Sally Phelps, Sharon Par-tel, Ronald Price, Anthony Bashir, second; and boys' quartet—Robert Canovi, Louis Foley, Peter De Bernardi, Ronald Price, third. Accompanists for the vocal numbers were Sally Phelps, Elsie Wright, Evelyn Raef, Mary Lynne Hildebrandt, and Mr. Charles Southard. Instrumental contestants rated seven firsts, two seconds, and a third place. Vocal contestants placed with three firsts, a second, and two thirds. Juniors are busy with Illinois Tests. We Prepare for Higher Education and Training By following prescribed courses under the guidance of our teachers we prepare for higher education in the colleges or special training centers of our choice. Representatives from numerous colleges and universities meet with the seniors who are desirous of continuing their education to discuss with them major problems of college careers. Different hospitals send representatives to discuss plans tentative to a nursing career. During the junior year the Illinois Test is given to all juniors. These tests, presented by the University of Illinois, help determine the ability of the students so that they can make decisions as to future education. Seniors with high scholastic rank have the opportunity of accepting scholarships offered by the state teacher training colleges, and if seniors wish to compete in scholarship examinations, many examinations of that type are available. A representative from Illinois State Normal University talks with seniors. Nuns from St. Francis Hospital in Peoria discuss nursing careers with the senior girls. 30 We Meet Community Requests To promote the welfare of both the school and the community we participate in civic sponsored events. Music groups from Hall appear often for public appearances; the agriculture department serves the community by having a special adult program; and during National Education Week we had an open house to give us an opportunity to show off Hall to our parents and let them meet and talk with our teachers. In addition, the junior and senior classes played a benefit basketball game, donating all its proceeds to the cancer fund drive. An Industry-Education Day was held for the first time in this area last fall. Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe and all of our faculty members attended. The Hall band is on parade in Ladd. Members of the Hall faculty learn pertinent facts about products made at the Soreng plant. June Pomatto, Miss Eileen Connolly. Mr. C. A. Sharpe, Mr. Anton Demichelis, Mr. David Baker, and Terry Rave have a panel discussion on current school problems before our parents during National Education Week. Parents meet and talk with friends during open house at Hall. A group interested in agricultural problems enjoys a social hour after a lecture by a professor from the University of Illinois. Queen Rose Yerly The Queen Reigns Rose Yerly was crowned queen of Hall's third annual Homecoming held on October 7. The gala affair began with a parade and bonfire, and it was climaxed on Friday night by the football game against Princeton and the Homecoming dance. The queen had ten senior attendants and three class attendants. The senior attendants were selected from candidates representing eleven organizations. The candidate selected as queen was announced just before the ceremonies at half-time. The senior and class attendants preceded the queen onto the field. In spite of cold weather the Homecoming festivities proved successful. Rose Yerly poses with class attendants Kathy Riva, freshman; Carol Nanni, sophomore; and Sandra Bergagna, junior. We Enjoy Homecoming Festivities Senior attendants: Connie, Piano, Joan Pistono, Barbara Marchiando, June Pomatto, Gwen Pal-meri. Barbara Pro-kup, Elsie Wright, Janice Justi, and Carlene Guerrini. Bonfire committee for Homecoming meets to discuss plans. Decorating for Homecoming dance was fun. A carload prepares for parade take-off. We line up for the pep parade just after a downpour of rain. The finishing touches aTe put on the throne section. Princeton cheer-leaders receive their mums. The Hall cheerleaders lead the pep parade. Mr. Nesti crowns Queen Rose Yerly. The stage crew works on sets for Time Out for Ginger. Members of the melo-drama practice at dress rehearsal. We Enjoy School Life We enjoy our days at Hall in so many different ways. We enjoy the hustle in preparing for different events, and it is fun to attend each and every one of them. Whether it is a dance, a play, a banquet, an initiation, or merely having a gab fest with our friends before the bell rings for class, we find days al Hall wonderful. Friend meets friend during the first day of school, and there's a lot to talk over. Football players line up for food at the banquet. Mr. Samlin speaks to group at the banquet. “Romans in the kitchen test the food. The “slaves wait on the “patricians. 34 Sophomore girls help decorate. Sweet music plus a sweet girl equals time well spent. Myrna Schlegel and Nancy Genzlinger decorate entrance to auditorium lobby for G.A.A. Christmas dance. Sophomore boys decorate for Sadie Hawkins dance. Elsie Wright is crowned Queen at the G.A.A. Sweetheart Dance. IT Ed J. Coveny, Business. President; Charles Savio. Sr.. Industry (died February 16); Dr Fred Rathbun, Optometry, Secretary; Ray Vogt, Industry (retired); Walter Bernata-vich. Industry; Dr. George E. Kirby. Medicine; Dr. E. G. Marty, Chiropractic; Martin Manning, Agriculture; John Pini, Business (inset). OUR BOARD OF EDUCATION Hall High School's progress is an outgrowth of the interests and policies of our Board of Education. Giving freely of their time for our educational interests are eight citizens who meet once a month with Principal C. A. Sharpe to discuss all phases of school business important to the communities which Hall Township High and Vocational School serves. OUR SECRETARY Effie Buck, a graduate of Hall High in 1954, has served as secretary to Mr. Sharpe since the beginning of this school term. Effie's efficiency and cooperativeness are demonstrated in so many ways, for regardless of how busy she is, she is always prepared to help any student or faculty member. Effie Buck 36 Farewell This school year closes my thirty-seventh year in the field of Public Education, the past thirty years having been spent in Bureau County. Thirteen of these years were in the Leepertown Consolidated School at Bureau, and the past seventeen years were here at Hall High School. Certainly, the past twelve years as Principal at Hall High have proved the most pleasant, the most challenging, and hence, the most satisfying. I am indeed grateful to a fine student body, to a cooperative faculty, and to a loyal Board of Education as well as to the school community for whatever accomplishments have been made in making Hall High one of the best high schools in this area. The years which I have spent at Hall will always be a cherished memory. Cecil A. Sharpe Assistant Principal Stresses Basic Fundamentals The two principal fundamental tools involved in learning are letters and numbers. Of course, this does not exclude learning expressed by the fine arts. Students in the first twelve grades often fail to comprehend the advantage obtained by thorough understanding of the elemental concepts of letters and numbers. Practical application, which is nothing more than various combinations of basic facts, will come with less effort later. A sound conclusion is that language in all its forms and mathematics to its greatest possible extent should be mastered in high school. With this foundation, what field of study would be so difficult? Charles Keyser Mr. Cecil A. Sharpe, Principal Mr. Charles Keyser, Assistant Principal 37 Faculty NORALYN BAILY Speech, English II CHARLES C. BAIN Agriculture, General Science DAVID M. BAKER Vocational Shop MRS. VERANA BALLOU Family Living, Home Economics FRED BENCRISCUTTO Boys' Physical Education, General Science, Varsity Basketball Coach. NANCY BRUCKER Home Economics EILEEN CONNOLLY Algebra, French II, English II. ANTON DEMICHELIS World History, General Business, Physics. MINNIE FENOGLIO English I RICHARD A. FLING Instrumental Music CLARICE GIFFHORN Girls' Physical Education CHARLES KEYSER Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, General Math, Assistant Principal, Assistant Track Coach 38 Faculty FLOYD O. KING Driver Education, Biology MRS. SHIRLEY KUSEK Shorthand I, II. Business Law, Bookkeeping MRS. BEVERLY MILLER Personal Typing. Typing I, II, General Business LAWRENCE MILLER Boys' Physical Education, Drafting I, II, Freshman-Sophomore Football Coach, Freshman Basketball Coach JOHN ROACH Industrial Arts, Track Coach, Assistant Football Coach RICHARD NESTI United States History, Sociology, Civics, Athletic Director CHARLES SOUTHARD Choral Music, English II JOHN SAMLIN Biology, Chemistry, Varsity Football Coach, Freshman - Sophomore Basketball Coach. EDNA M. THOMPSON Journalism, English III, IV JULIA ZERNZACH Latin I, II, Librarian MRS. LOUISE HECK Substitute for Miss Thompson beginning March 2. Mi Wayne Booker and Gilbert Tonozzi, Hall Light business managers, confer with Gwen Palmeri and June Pomatto, editors. Eleven co-curricular organizations are active at Hall High through the year as we pursue our interests in these school-sponsored activities. A number of us work on publications; some of us participate in music and dramatic groups; others are interested in homemaking, agriculture, language, or girls' sports. Those of us who are conscientious strive for membership in honorary organizations as well as becoming members in other clubs. A well-rounded education is not completely gained through academic work. While we are members of these organizations, we have the chance to use acquired skills and talents, to gain poise and self-reliance, and to become self-confident. Cooperation, an important phase in school life, and leadership, an essential quality, are developed through work in clubs and organizations. F.H.A. girls prepare for the Mother-Daughter banquet. (Above) F.F.A. boys look over corn plots. 41 Kathy Riva, Larry Patnoe, June Savitch. Kathy Manning, Anthony Bashir, Pat Glovetski, Josephine Micheli. Evelyn Raef, and Maurice DeFoer look -over dummy for 1956 Hall Light. Hall Light Staff Works To Improve Book The Hall Light staff worked hard to bring you a new and better yearbook. A new and different cover, additional pages and more pictures, and pictures of Hall High on the end sheets are the new features. This year the staff acquired a fully equipped dark room, and the photographers spent many extra hours developing and printing almost every picture in the book. Theirs was a very essential service. Miss Minnie Fenoglio served as yearbook adviser. Mrs. Shirley Kusek, who had charge of the magazine sales, and Miss Nancy Brucker, Miss Julia Zernzach, and Miss Clarice Gifthorn, who sponsored concessions, contributed much to the success of the 1956 Hall Light. The Staff: Editors ..........Gwen Palmeri, June Pomatto Business Managers.............Wayne Booker, Gilbert Tonozzi Photographers .......................Lloyd Lehn, Bruce Porter, Walter Chonowski Senior Editors ...............Mary June Savitch, Josephine Micheli, Kathy Manning, Maurice DeFoer, Pat Glovetski Junior Editors.. Evelyn Raef, Louis Lusietto Sophomore Editors .....................-.. Judy Swendsen, Anthony Bashir Freshman Editors Kathy Riva, Larry Patnoe Sports Editors ........................ Dennis Cleary. Allen Overton, Ronald Bird, Jim Giordano, Ronald Malcolm Organizations .............Elsie Wright, Joan Pistono, Charlene Guerrini, Kay Charles. John Piccatto, Dena Steele Allen Overton. James Giordano. Dennis Cleary, John Piccatto, Ronald Malcolm. Dena Steele, Kay Charles, Elsie Wright, Lloyd Lehn, Walter Chonowski, and Bruce Porter look over pictures. 42 Hall Times Staffs Keep Students Informed Journalism newshounds, hurrying about the school several days a month during second period, were busy checking material and interviewing people to bring you the news in The Hall Times. The Hall Times, published by the journalism class, is issued once a month during the school year beginning with the October issue. The paper covers all phases of school news and follows closely all administration policies. The Hall Times is supported by advertising by the Spring Valley and Ladd business men and by an activity fee of the students. Miss Edna M. Thompson is the critic and adviser of our school paper. HALL TIMES STAFFS Tditor in Chief Assistant Editor Sports Editor Assistant Sports Sports Features Girls' Sports Music Judy Bonucci S. Weisenburger Barbara Hanck M. L. Hildcbrandt Allen Overton Jim Giordano George Forsa Louis Lusictto Mike Bender Mike Bender Kathy Mankowski Carol Wroblesky Kathleen Dowling Judy Enrico Clubs. Organizations Jane Genzlinger J. Weissonburger Humor Lillian Yerly Marian Kujawa Personals Elisc Hollerich Vera Parmenter Features S. We'r.enburger Evelyn Raef M. L. Hildebrandt Jean Ballerine Alumni Judy Legat Sandra Bergagna Roving Reporters Karen Crowell. Lloyd Lehn. Dena Steele Advertising Manager. Dena Steele; Jean Ballerine. Judy Enrico. M. L. Hildcbrandt. Elsie Hollexich. Marian Kujawa. Vera Parmenter. S. Weisenburger Class Reporters Seniors: Kathy Manning. June Pomatto; Sophomores: Janice Faletti. Marlene Herrmann; Freshmen: Sandra Foutch. Sally Nesti Typist Josephine Michcli Staff members are busy with articles for the Hall Times. Headliners, feature writers, and class reporters discuss copy. Miss Thompson checks an important item with Louis Lusietto while staff members prepart articles. 43 Row One: Karen Savio, Janice Faletto, Jerry Canovi, Judy Rolando, Nancy Bach, Gilbert Tonozzi, William Pozzi, Judy Legat, Michael Bender, Joan Pistono, Gus Querciagrossa, Ray Muzzarelli. Standing: Terry Rave, Marian Kujawa, Wayne Booker, Mr. Anton Demichelis, Sponsor. Absent members: Karen Hopkins, John Andersen, and Allen Overton. Student Council Promotes School Loyalty Representing the student body, the Student Council members sponsor projects for the betterment of the school, discuss problems pertinent to school life, and promote school loyalty and high morale of our student body. There are four elected representatives from each class in the Student Council, and each class president is an honorary member. Projects this year included: the sponsoring of our excellent assembly programs; the sale of Hall pencils; taking charge of the cloak room during basketball games; and supplying flowers in the office for a month. This year's newest project should be one of interest. The project was one of interest. The Student Council sponsored a student to Conservation School in Springfield for one week. Student Government Day, the club’s big project each year, was held on April 5 with Terry Rave acting as principal; Ray Muzzarelli as assistant principal, Dennis Cleary as athletic director; and Barbara Prokup as secretary. Officers of the Student Council are: president, Wayne Booker; vice-president, Terry Rave; secretary, Marian Kujwa. The club sponsor is Mr. Anton Demichelis. 44 I-Try Club Maintains High Standards Tho I-Try club is one of the most outstanding and one of the largest clubs at Hall High. The club is composed of students who rank high in scholarship. A student must have nothing less than a B average and nothing less than one C in that average to become a member of the club. Scholarship awards are given at the end of each semester as follows: Summa Cum Laude-straight A in four or more subjects; Cum Laude-four A's and noth- ing less than a B; Rite-three A’s and nothing less than a B. The club has an important meeting and an interesting program at the end of each six weeks after report cards are iosuod and honor rolls are announced. Terry Rave was president of the I-Try, while Jean Terando was vice-president. The secretary was Lillian Yerly. Miss Eileen Connolly is the club sponsor who works to maintain the I-Try's high standards. First Semester Award Winners How One: Josephine Micheli. Camilla Rumsavich, Rose Yerly, Anysia Ziady, Judy Bonucci, Lillian Yerly, Annette Houski. Colletta Hoscheid. Row Two: Kathy Manning, Judy Enrico, Kay Charles, Sharonle Weisenburger, Evelyn Raef, Janice Genzlinger, Marlene Herrmann. Row Three: Terry Rave, Sally Nesti, Kathy Petroski, Pat Smith, Judy Cioni, Sandra Foutch. Kathy Riva, Marilyn Russell. Judy Rolando, James Parochetti, Anthony Bashir. Absent members: Gene Merkel, Barbara Prokup, and Barbara Hanck. 45 Row One: Camilla Rusavich. Kathy Manning. Rita Tanari. Marian Kujawa, Rose Ann Gualandri, Judy Bonucci, Barbara Marchiando. Gwen Palmeri, Dena Steele, Josephine Micheli. Row Two: Sharonle Weisenburger, Mary Lynne Hildebrandt, Rse Yerly, Wayne Booker, June Pomatto, Terry Rave, Anipia Ziady, Jean Terando, Janice Justi, Louis Foley, Miss Edna M. Thompson, Sponsor; Allen Overton, Kathy Dowling Elsie Hollerich. Honorary Activity Club Has Busy Year The Honorary Activity Club is another of Hall's outstanding clubs. Privileged members are students who have been active in school activities, whose scholarship is high, and whose character traits are superior. Six points earned in co-curricular activities and membership in I-Try are prerequisites for membership. The members of the club enjoy monthly meetings, birthday celebrations, and parties at the homes of some of the members. This year club members were entertained at the homes of June Pomatto, Kathy Manning, and Gwen Palmeri. The Honorary Activity Club sponsored a successful clothing drive, and rented a film on the Life of William Shakespeare which was shown to the whole student body. The club's annual banquet was held at the Ladd Federated Church on February 29. Terry Rave and Wayne Booker were the co-masters-of-ceremonies of this outstanding banquet. The officers for this year were; president, June Pomatto; vice-president, Janice Justi, secretary, Barbara Prokup; membership chairman. Rose Yerly. Miss Edna M. Thompson is sponsor of the Honorary Activity Club. The speaker's table at the banquet. H. A. C. members pack bundles. Dramatic Arts Club Members Initiated Into National Thespians Row One: Elsie Wright, Annette Aimone. Row Two: Judy Bernardoni, Kay Charles, Barbara Marchiando, Louis Lusietto, Tita Tanari. Hof Three: Carol Andersen, Rose Yerly, Ray Muzzarelli, Wayne Blackard, Kathy Manning, Janice Justi. Row Four: Barbara Piokup, Joan Pistono, Gilbert Tonozzi, Gene Merkel, Gwen Palmeri. Row Five: Miss Noralyn Baily, Sponsor; June Pomatto, Richard Mautino, Carlene Guerrini, Camilla Rumsavich, Rose Ann Gualandri. The Dramatic arts club has had a very active and successful year under the direction of Miss Noralyn Baily, club sponsor. Membership into this club is limited to those students who have served on play committees, participated in plays, or have taken part in other activities of a dramatic nature. This year the club, along with the Tri-M Club, sponsored a melodrama, Dirty Work at the Crossroads. Members also sponsored a candy sale, a hop, a movie, two concessions, and the Christmas play, Dust of the Road. Early in the year Hall's Dramatic Arts Club had the honor of being initiated into the Na- tional Thespian Society. Club officers were: president, Richard Mautino; vice-president. Rose Ann Gualandri; secretary, Carlene Guerrini; treasurer, June Pomatto, membership chairman, Camilla Rumsavich. Apprentice Members of the D. A. C. have also been busy. 47 Row One: Janice Justi. Camilla Rumsavich, Louis Foley, June Pomatto, Anysia 3iady, Barbara Marchiando. Row Two: Elsie Wright, Jean Ballerine, Kathy Dowling, Rose Ann Gualandri. Gwen Palmeri. Rita Tanari, George Forsa. Row Three: Allen Overton, Judy Enrico, Vera Parmenter, Pat Glovetski, Kathy Manning. Elsie Hollerich, Norman Terando, Mr. Charles Southard, Sponsor. Tri-M Club Purchases New Robes The Tri-M, Hall's music club under the direction of Mr. Charles Southard, is an active club, and this year sponsored a number of projects. Members sold shakers at the football games; they held a Halloween dance; they co-sponsored the melodrama, Dirty Work at the Crossroads ; and held a bake sale. The concerts of the Glee Club and the Mixed Chorus are also sponsored by the Tri-M. The club now possesses collapsible ri- sers to be used for concerts which they sponsor, and recently beautiful red robes were purchased for the Mixed Chorus. The Spring Valley Bank generously aided in this important purchase. The president of the Tri-M was Louis Foley, and the vice-president was Camilla Rumsavich. Janice Justi served as secretary, and June Pomatto was treasurer. Membership chairman was Anysia Ziady. Mr. Richard A. Fling is co-sponsor of this club. 48 Row Ono: Annette Houski, Judy Rolando, Gloria Baladenski, Ronald Price. Janies Parochetti. Row Tv o: Marilyn Russell, Elaine Bartolini, Jill Darier, Carol Mason. Karen Hopkins, Shaion Piano, Bonnie Morandi, Helen Matalvich. Row Three: Sandra Leisher, Frances Herbolsheimer, Mary Ellen Manning, Kathy Riva, Pat Smith, Richard Wolff, Paula Bergagna, Karen Savio. Row Four: Miss Julia Zernzach, Sponsor; Larry Patnoe, Bernie Bernardi, Walter Chonowski, Maurice DeFoer, Bruce Porter, Ronald Pinter, Richard Terando, Ken Norris. Lambda Chi Is Hall's Newest Club Hall's newest organization. Lambda Chi, is composed ol fifty-five members under the direction of Miss Julia Zernzach. Membership in this club is limited to those students who have successfully completed one year of Latin. At the first meeting an election of officers was held. The constitution of the club was drawn up by the newly elected officers at the second meeting. The third meeting was for the purpose of voting on the constitution, choosing a name, a pass word, and a motto. Lambda Chi are Greek words that stand for the letters L. C. which are the abbreviations for the English words, Latin Club. One of the biggest activities of the Lambda Chi was the Roman Banquet. Initiation of charter members was held during the evening, and additional members were initiated into the club in spring. The officers are as follows: consul, Joe Kolupke; subconsul, Janice Faletti; scri-ba, Judy Rolando; quaestor, Karen Hopkins; censor, Maurice DeFoer; aediles, Jill Darier and Janet Bolielli; pontifex maximus, Walter Chonowski; tribunes, Annette Houski, Ronald Price, Kathy Riva. OFFICERS AND SPONSOR Karen Hopkins, Judy Rolando, Miss Julia Zernzach, Walter Chonowski, Janice Faletti, Joseph Kolupke. 4? Corn Field Day is an important occasion. Future Farmers of America Are Active Hall High's Future Farmers of America is an active club of boys interested in farming. The club was honored last summer by having one of last year's members, Dale Croisant, named state farmer from Hall High. Highlights of their successful year include: corn field day, farmers' adult classes, care of trees for arboretum, leadership camp in September, a trip to the Honeggers Research Farm, and planning for the operation of the school land. Initiation night and the Parent-Son banquet are outstanding social events of the club. Officers for the club were: president, Gene Merkel; vice-president, Roy Croisant; secretary, Sheldon Carlson; treasurer, Louis Bergandi; reporter. Dale McKee; sentinel, Richard Engelman. Mr. Charles Bain is the sponsor of this active club. Row One: Mr. Charles Bain. Sponsor; Roy Croisant. Richard Engelman, Gene Merkel, Louis Bergandi. Row Two: Don Schmollinger, Wayne Boers, Daryll Mitchell, Morry Schlegel, Tom Pottinger. Row Three: Sheldon Carlson, Lloyd Lehn, Bob Harrison, Dale McKee, Wayne Tondi, James Dieci. Row One: Beverly Boers, Secretary; JoAnn Yucus, Section President; Jane Genzlinger, Chapter President; Judy Enrico, Treasurer. Row Two: June Pomatto, Point Chairman; Sharon Flaherty, Historian; Elsie Wright, Parliamentarian; Mary Lynne Hildebrandt, Recreation Chairman; Marian Kujawa, Publicity Chairman. Mrs. Felix Vallero, Chapter Mother, and Mrs. Peter Yucus, Mrs. Genzlinger, and Mrs. Edward Boers, Assistant Chapter Mothers, were not present for their pictures. Judy Swendsen, scrapbook chairman, was absent also. Mrs. Verana Ballou and Miss Nancy Bruck-er, Co-Sponsors. Future Homemakers of America Finish Busy Season The Future Homemakers of America, one of the most active clubs at Hall, has finished another successful and busy season. The two field trips to Chicago, one for the juniors and seniors and the other one for freshmen and sophomores, were two of the most outstanding activities. Another important activity was the Mother-Daughter banquet, which was held on November 30. Joane Yucus, President of Section Eleven. At Christmas the club made tray covers for the patients at St. Margaret's hospital. The girls had a Christmas Tea and also sponsored a tea for the whole school on December 21. Besides these activities the girls sponsored the Sweetheart Ball, a very successful style show, a skating party, a wei-ner roast to welcome all new freshman members, and they sold roses during National F.H.A. Week. The organization was fortunate in having Jo Ann Lucus elected president of Section II, and having Velma Parmenter win the Betty Crocker Award. Velma Parmenter, Betty Crocker Award winner. F. H. A. Membership By Classes Freshman members number thirty-eight. Sophomores have forty-two members. Juniors claim thirty - one members. Seniors have thirty - seven members. 52 Annette Aimone, Roxanna Maggi, Velma Parmenter, Sharon Meek, Mrs. Ballou, Sponsor; and Beverly Boers all helped make the Mother-Daughter banquet a success. Preparing food for the football banquet are Miss Nancv Brucker, Sponsor; Gayle Haywood, Connie Col-mone and Carol Wiltse. FHA girls are decorating for the Mother - Daughter banquet. Girls ond their mothers at the FHA banquet. FHA girls enjoy the annu al FHA tea. Mothers and daughters are getting in line at the FHA banquet. After helping serve at the Mother - Daughter banquet, Annette Aimone and Velma Parmenter stop for a rest. Colletta Hoscheid and Linda Ring help decorate banquet tables for the football banquet. Committee members and Mrs. Verana Ballou prepare the table for the Christmas tea. Richard Nesti crowns Elsie Wright queen at the Sweetheart Ball. Athletic Director Richard Nesti, retired varsity football coach, reminisces through the years—28 of them—as he looks at one of the state championship trophies which one of his teams won. His teams won 211, lost 44, and tied 9. 54 ATHLETICS One of the greatest things we can gain from athletics in high school is a basic knowledge of sportsmanship and the love of contests, fired with the spirit of youth to win. It gives us practice in being public spirited, a necessity in our democracy. At Hall athletic enthusiasts avidly participate in three major sports— football, basketball, and track. Five coaches direct the boys who take part in these sports. Although the 1955-56 season was mediocre, we hope that future Hall athletes will carry on with great success. Assistant Coach Roach and Coach Jack Samlin confer with Dennis Cleary, varsity team manager. (Above) Dick Hagen was top basketball scorer this year. Winner of the Bankers Free Throw Trophy and re-c e i v e d the Cassiday Award. 55 The Season's Games HALL 0 — MAINE 34 In the season's opener. Hall's inexperienced team was thoroughly defeated by Maine Township of Des Plaines. Hall lacked its star fullback. Wayne Booker, who received a broken collar bone in a scrimmage game a week earlier. Hall, down by 27 poinis in the firs; half, held Maine to 7 points in the second half. Hall, making its only threat when Cam-arlo recovered a Maine fumble on their 44, then carried the ball to the Maine 26 but lost it on a fumble. HALL 12 — MENDOTA 31 In game number two the Redmen were soundly defeated by the traditional rival, Mendota. Trailing by 19 points. Hall scored its first touchdown on a pass from Hagen to Sobin from the 12-yard line. In the third period Bird recovered a fumble on the Mendota 31-yard line, and on the next play the score stood 19-12 on a pass from Hagen to Rave. Mendota scored two more touchdowns in the fourth period to end Hall's hopes. HALL 0 — DE KALB 74 A crippled Hall team was utterly defeated at the hands of powerful DeKalb in their conference debut. In the first quarter Camarlo received a neck sprain and was forced to leave the game. DeKalb scored in every quarter, and Hall did not threaten their goal at any time. HALL 13 — MARQUETTE 44 Hall dropped its eighth game of the season at the hands of Ottawa-Marquette. Hall offered stubborn resistance during the first half; but Hall's pass attack backfired in the second half, and Marquette intercepted seven passes. With 5:11 in the third, Jim Price pitched a 25-yard pass to Booker who raced 35 yards to pay dirt. Booker also scored in the fourth period. HALL 12 — OTTAWA 41 The Ottawa Pirates roared to a 41-12 victory over the Hall Red Devils. Ottawa scored two touchdowns with 4:57 expired in the first quarter, but at the opening of the second period, Price took a 14-yard pass from Hagen for Hall's first touchdown. Price, intercepting a lateral pass, scored a second time. Three more touchdowns by Ottawa ended the game. HALL 7 — ST. BEDE 33 In the final game of the season the St. Bede Bruins gave the Red Devils their ninth defeat of the season. St. Bede took a 13-0 lead at the quarter and led in the final period 33-0. In the final second Rave recovered a Bedan fumble and raced to the goal, but a penalty set Hall back 15 yards. On the next play Booker went for 12 yards, but was injured and removed to the hospital. Jim Giordano scored, and Hagen added the point. HALL 12 — PRINCETON 18 On a wet field the Redmen outrushed Princeton 152 - 81 but were defeated 18 - 12. Hall, trailing 12 - 0 at the quarter, bounced back 12 - 6 at the half on the single-wing. In the fourth period, Allen Overton raced 31 yards to set up the final score by Hagen, but Hall trailed 18-12. A 60-yard touchdown run by Ray Sandrolini was called back, and the game ended with an exchange of fumbles at mid-field. HALL 7 — DIXON 52 Tho P� ed Devils suffered their fifth defeat in a row at the hands of the Dixon Dukes. It was the first time since 1942 that the Dukes bsat Hall, and only the second in the series. Hall's only score came late in the fourth period when Terry Rave intercepted a pass and raced fifty yards to score. Price passed to Rave for the extra point. HALL 6 — STERLING 34 In a steady downpour the Hall gridders were handed their sixth straight defeat. Hall, behind by 27 points at the half, did not score until the fourth period. Hall's score came when Terry Rave blocked a Sterling punt on the 15-yard line and Camarlo picked it up and carried it to the two. Hagen carried it over for Hall's only score. Assistant Coach Roach and Co-captains Terry Rave and John Camarlo listen to Coach Jack Samlin explain a play. 57 Allen Overton goes over in the second quarter of the Princeton game as Carlo Sandrolini, Ron Bird. John Camarlo, Terry Rave, and Rich Mautino make a big hole. Varsity Football SCORES Hall 7 Dixon Hall 0 Maine 34 Hall 6 Sterling Hall 12 Mendota 31 Hall 13 Marquette Hall 0 DeKalb 74 Hall 12 Ottawa Hall 12 Princeton 18 Hall 7 St. Bede Row One: Dick Hagen. Allen Overton. Gerald Yarrington, Carlo Sandrolini. John Camarlo, Jim Pacienti, John Piccatto, Ray Sandrolini, Jim Giordano, Mike Bender, Clifford Overton. Row Two: Jim Selski, Mike Grivetti, Jerry Flaherty, Jim Price, Sheldon Carlson, Pete DeBernardi. Tom Torri, Lloyd Lehn, Bob Canovi. Richard Mautino. Row Three: Assistant Coach John Roach. Lyle Vysocky, Mike Ray, Dale McKee, Wayne Booker, Terry Rave. Gerald Sweezey, Bob Pozzi, Ron Bird. Dennis Burkman, Gerald Schweickert, Coach Jack Samlin. Co-captain Terry Rave was named on the honorable mention list of the All State selections and was awarded the Father Garrahan Award for the third year in succession, the Richard Nesti Award, and the Cassiday Award. STATISTICS Player Carried Yards Gained Yards Lost Ave. Sobin 5 7 3 .80 A. Overtcn 74 260 31 3.09 Hagen 23 20 62 -1.83 R. Sandrolini 55 162 29 2.42 Price 20 21 58 -1.85 Podobinski 4 3 6 - .75 Flaherty 17 62 12 2.94 Vysocky 12 33 0 2.75 Pozzi 1 9 0 9.00 Jablonski 2 4 0 2.00 Giordano 7 24 0 3.43 McKee 8 10 3 .88 Booker 13 56 9 3.61 Hall Opp. Total First Downs 41 97 First Downs. Rushing 27 79 First Downs, Passing 7 14 First Downs, Penalties 7 4 Yards Gained, Rushing 441 2195 Total Yards Gained 785 3060 Passes Attempted 103 84 The first string players line up in position. Junior Linemen: Lloyd Lehn. guard; Jim Piacenti, tackle; Gerald Sweezey, tackle; Sheldon Carlson, guard; Carlo Sandrolini, guard; Lyle Vysocky, end; Dennis Burkman, tackle; Ron Bird, center (Honorable Mention on All State). Junior Backfield: Allen Overton, halfback (team's top scorer); Dick Hagen, quarterback; Dale McKee, fullback; Jim Giordano, fullback and halfback; Clifford Overton, halfback. Row Two: (Sophomores) Bernard Konek. fullback; Roger Johnson, halfback; James Giacometti, halfback; Michael Bender (junior lineman), center; Jim Jablonski, halfback. 58 Passes Completed ............... 40 39 Yards Gained, Passing ..........344 865 Passes Grounded ................ 43 42 Passes Intercepted ............. 20 3 Passes Returned................. 40 241 Number of Punts ................ 49 12 Yards Punts Returned 20 120 Average Yards Punts .......... 28.9 26.5 Average Yards Kickoffs........ 29.5 38.7 Yards Kickoffs Returned 457 256 Fumbles Made ................... 23 28 Own Fumbles Recovered .......... 12 11 Opponents, Fumbles Recovered 17 13 Number of Penalties ............ 45 72 Yards Lost, Penalties ......... 448 546 Senior Varsity Players Wayne Booker, fullback Gerald Flaherty, reserve halfback Tom Torri. tackle Ray Sandrolini, halfback Jim Selski, tackle and center John Camarlo. co-captain, guard, and end Bob Pozzi, tackle Jim Price, quarterback and fullback Richard Mautino, end Michael Grivetti, guard Pete DeBernardi, tackle Gerald Yarrington, reserve halfback Bob Canovi, guard and tackle Mike Ray. end Larry Anderson, guard Gerald Schweickert, end 59 Row One: Jim Jablonski, Louis Bernardoni, Bob Campbell. Jim Giacometti, Jim Taylor, Delpho Piacenti, Alan Aimone. Row Two: Ken Kryzyk, Bill Kalman. Roger Johnston, Bernard Konek, Dan Podobinski, Pierre Crosetto. Gerry Pini, Jim Parochetti. Row Three: Coach Larry Miller, Don Corso, Ken Baum. Joe Kolupke, John Ossola, Dick Grivetti, George Michaletti, Paul Christmann. Manager Ray Mack. Frosh-Soph Tie One and Lose Five HALL 6 — MENDOTA 6 After a scoreless first half, Mendota counted in the third period, but Hall rebounded in the fourth and the frosh-soph opener resulted in a 6-6 deadlock. Hall made their touchdown on a 50-yard run around right end by Roger Johnson. Dan Podobinski attempted a placement for the extra point but was wide. HALL 21 — DE KALB 33 In a free-for-all Hall's Frosh-Soph were defeated by DeKalb. Trailing 27-0 in the third quarter. Hall bounced back with 21 points. Leo Ferrari scored two on 25 and 60-yard runs. Jim Jablonski also scored on a 20-yard run. Jablonski also added the points after touchdowns. HALL 6 — PRINCETON 12 A hard-fought game saw the frosh-soph defeated by the Princeton underclassmen. Trailing 6-0 in the fourth quarter. Hall scored on a touchdown pass from Panizzi to Bruno. The winning tally came late in the last period when Princeton scored a second time. HALL 0 — OTTAWA 19 Hall's Frosh-Soph received their third straight loss at the hands of Ottawa. Ottawa took a 13-0 lead at the first quarter on two long runs. Hall's only threat ended on the twenty-yard line of Ottawa on a pass interception early in the fourth period. Ottawa scored again late in the fourth to end the game. HALL 0 — DIXON 14 Hall bowed for the fourth defeat of the year to Dixon. An eighty-yard touchdown run on the first play of the game was called back for an off side penalty. Dixon's two scores came on long runs. HALL 0 — STERLING 6 With 22 seconds left in the first half. Sterling made the only score of the game on a nine-yard pass play. The Hall Frosh-Soph ended their league competition for a winless year on a rain-soaked field. eo Frosh Have Successful Season HALL 19 — PRINCETON 0 The Hall Frosh started their season on the Hall gridiron against Princeton. Hall led all the way on touchdowns by Leon Mavity, Leo Ferrari and a pass completion from Jerry Panizzi to Mike Wertz. Every man on tho squad had a chance to play in this game. HALL 13 — LA SALLE-PERU 7 A victorious Hall team chalked up their second game against L-P. Leo Ferrari made both touchdowns on runs of sixty-five and ninety-five yards. The line played a beautiful game on defense and offense. In the early minutes of play Gus Querciagros-sa was hurt and was removed to the hospital. HALL 7 — ST BEDE 0 The third straight win came for the Hall Freshmen at St. Bede. It was a hard battle, and the only touchdown came in the first quarter on a forty-yard run by Leo Ferrari. Jerry Patnoe was hurt in the first quarter of play and had to be removed to the hospital. HALL 7 — OTTAWA 21 The Hall Freshmen dropped their first defeat against Ottawa. Both teams put up a battle during the first half which ended in a 0-0 score. Hall fell apart in the second half, and the one touchdown was made by Leo Ferrari. HALL 7 — STREATOR 34 On a cold muddy night the Hall Freshmen dropped their second loss to Streator. Hall, crippled by the loss of Leon Mavity, showed weakness in the line. Gerald Panizzi made Hall's only touchdown on a quarterback sneak, and then went over for the extra point in the same way. HALL 0 — MENDOTA 7 A battered freshman team suffered their fourth loss at the hands of Mendota in a hard-fought battle. Richard Stergulz scored a touchdown which was called back because of a penalty. At the half the score was 0-0. Mendota scored once in the third quarter. Row One: Anthony Antonino, Leon Mavity, Gerald Panizzi, Rodney Golden, Charles Trumpinski, John Gualandi, Gerald Devert. Row Two: Scott Lehman, Ron Malcolm, Jerry Patnoe. Ken Dean, Ron Cull, Gus Querciagrossa, Richard Stergulz. Row Three: James Dieci. Richard Bruno, Mike Wertz, Leo Ferrari, Walter Chon-owski, Mike Bernatavich. Bob Harrison, Coach Larry Miller. y f Varsity Basketball Hall 39 ...........................Hopkins 55 Hall 55 .........................St. Bede 80 Hall 24 Streator 52 Hall 35 ................... Ottawa Twp. 62 Hall 36 ......................LaSalle-Peru 65 Hall 38 ..........................Rochelle 66 Hall 45 ..................... Rock Falls 64 Hall 53 ............................Buda 68 Hall 55 ..........................Tiskilwa 61 Hall 40 ............................Ottawa 72 Hall 53 .............................DePue 79 Hall 25 DeKalb 64 Hall 31 ..........................Streator 63 Hall 33 ...........................Mendota 67 Hall 46 .........................St. Bede 62 Hall 47 ............................ Dixon 72 Hall 41 .........................Princeton 77 Hall 45 .....................La Salle-Peru 89 Hall 45 ..........................Sterling 73 Hall 54 .................Marseilles 46 Hall 59 ............... Geneseo 67 BIG 4 TOURNEY ...................DePue 65 .............. Princeton 64 ..-...............Walnut 38 REGIONAL Hall 39 ................ LaSalle-Peru 53 RECAPITULATION Games won: Hall, 2 .........Opponents 23 Total points: Hall, 1,101 .Opponents 1,629 Hall 52 Hall 57 Hall 48 Fred Bencriscutto, Varsity Basketball Coach Princeton-Hall at Princeton 77-41 Big Four — Hall-DePue .................65-52 Regional — Hall-L-P .................. 39-58 Big Four — Hall-Walnut ................48-38 ETI n .. 1 Varsity Wins Two INDIVIDUAL SCORING CHART FG FT FTM FT% PF TP Hagen 93 92 32 74 63 278 Cleary 53 50 36 58 67 156 Kolupke 39 42 28 61 70 120 Ossola 55 58 57 51 77 168 Ratajczak 75 43 43 50 56 193 Sobin 13 4 9 31 35 30 Podobinski 6 19 18 51 25 31 Shimkus 16 10 18 35 50 42 A. Overton 10 6 5 55 18 26 Mautino 8 4 2 66 7 20 MacKenzie 4 2 0 0 6 10 Piccatto 1 4 4 50 3 6 R. Sandrolini ... 0 0 1 0 1 0 McKee 0 0 1 0 0 0 Taber 4 1 1 50 1 9 C. Sandrolini 0 3 4 43 5 3 Grivetti ...... 0 5 0 100 7 5 379 343 259 .57 491 1.101 (•Two field goals in games with St. . Bede and with L-P scored for Hall by opponents in Hall basket.) HALL-ST. BEDE 46-62 Row One: Dennis Cleary, John Piccatto, Carlo Sandrolini, Allen Overton, Richard Hagen. Row Two: Frank Fodobinski, Jim Sobin. John Ossola, John Shimkus, Joe Kolupke Jerry Ratajczak, Mike Grivetti. Manager Lloyd Lehn, absent. The Starting Five: Dick Hagen, junior guard; Dennis Cleary, senior guard; Gerald Ratajczak, junior forward; John Ossola, sophomore forward; Joe Kolupke, sophomore center. Varsity Players Work Hard DICK HAGEN Dick was the only returning starter from last year's team. Dick, a 5' 9” junior, was the team's high scorer with 278 points to his credit. He specialized in a two-hand jump shot and had the best free throw average of the team, thus winning the Bankers Free Throw Trophy award this year. Dick, the best ball handler on the team, shows great promise for next year. DENNIS CLEARY Denny is a 5' 8'' senior who played guard on this year's team. He specialized in a jump-shot from out and scored 156 points. Dennis was an able defensive player. John Shimkus, senior center; Frank Podo-binski, junior forward; Jim Sobin, junior forward. GERALD RATAJCZAK Mooney was a definite help to the team. A 5' 11 junior, his favorites were the set shots from the side, and the jump shots from out. He took second place scoring honors with 193 points this year. Jerry played forward and is only a junior. He should help bolster next year's team. JOHN OSSOLA John, only a sophomore, who tips the six-foot mark, was the best rebounder on the team. He was third high scorer, and with two seasons to go, he should be a big help to the team. JOE KOLUPKE Joe, another sophomore, stands 6' 2 tall, one of the tallest members of the team. He played center and was an able rebounder. Joe, who developed a good hook shot, scored 30 points and should be quite an asset to next year's team. JOHN SHIMKUS John, a six-foot, three-inch senior, played center. This was John's first year out for basketball, but he saw a lot of action. FRANK PODOBINSKI Frank, 5' 11 junior, was mostly a reserve forward, but started in a few games this year. He saw plenty of action and should be one of the better players on next year's squad. JIM SOBIN Jim. a reserve forward, stands 5' 11 . He played in a number of games and scored 30 points. He should see a lot of action next year. ALLEN OVERTON Allen, a 5' 7 junior, was a reserve guard, but started in quite a few games this season. He did a good job and saw quite a bit of action. Allen should be a definite help next season. JOHN PICCATTO John, a 5' 7 junior, was also a reserve guard. He played in a number of games thus gaining experience to be part of next year's team. CARLO SANDROLINI Carlo is another 5' 7 junior who played reserve guard. Carlo played in a number of games and gained valuable experience. He should see quite a bit of action next year. DALE McKEE Dale, a 5' 10 junior, saw action as a reserve forward. Faithful in practice, he should be a help to the team next season. Allen Overton, junior guard; John Piccatto, junior guard; Carlo Sandrolini. junior guard; Dale McKee, junior forward. SOPHOMORE STARTERS Jim Jablonski, Gerald Taber, Roger Johnson. Coach Jack Samlin, Jim Giacometti, Ken Baum, Don Corso, Gerry Mackenzie. Frosh-Soph Win TOP SCORERS Hall 45 Taber Hall 37 Mackenzie Hall 55 Hall 50 Hall 23 THE SEASON'S SCORES Hall 53 Hall 42 Granville 27 Hall 43 Hall 29 Hall 32 Hall 25 Streator 38 Hall 46 Hall 46 Hall 57 Hall 36 L-P 45 Hall 48 Hall 45 Rochelle 58 Hall 54 Hall 47 Rock Falls 65 Hall 66 Six Tiskilwa 53 Ottawa 51 DePue 59 DeKalb 40 Streator 45 Mendota 45 St. Bede 46 Dixon 35 Princeton 50 L-P 60 Marseilles 49 FROSH-SOPH MEMBERS Row One: Mike Wertz, Leon Mavity, Ron Malcolm, Scott Lehman, Charles Trumpinski, Richard Bruno. Row Two: Ray Mack, Manager; Ronald Sharkey, Earl Fox, Delpho Piacenti, George Michaletti. Bill Kalman, Dick Grivetti. Pierre Crosetto, Manager. Freshmen Win Five TOP SCORERS Mike Wertz, Leon Mavity, Richard Bruno Hall 55 ..................... Marseilles 58 Hall 35 .....................+....Ottawa 34 Hall 33 ........................Princeton 35 Hall 28 ...........................Ottawa 35 Hall 34 ...................... Mendota 16 Hall 29 ............................ L-P 35 Hall 34 ..........................St. Bede 33 Hall 46 ............................ L-P 36 Hall 46 ....................... Princeton 56 Hall 47 ..........................Mendota 55 Hall 48 ..........................St. Bede 36 Hall 27 ....j..................Marseilles 27 Row One: Jim Dieci, Ken Dean, Gordon Grotti, Ron Malcolm, Jerry Panizzi, Bob Van Schaick, Coach Larry Miller.. Row Two: Gus Querciagrossa, Manager; Scott Lehman, Mike Bernatavich, Bob Harrison, Mike Wertz, Richard Birkenbuel, Richard Malooley, Richard Stergulz. Row Three: Charles Trumpinski, John Gualandi, Ron Cull, Rodney Golden, Art Buck, Leon Mavity, Rich Wolff, Mike Quartucci. Senior and Junior squads rep-ort tor track. Frosh-Soph Bolster Track Team Of the fifty Hall cindermen who form Hall's track team, over half were a very capable frosh - soph squad. The varsity, completely lacking in depth and over-all performance, had members of the frosh-soph squad carrying some of their burdens. The freshman squad itself was probably the best Hall has seen in years in both number and quality. A number of the trackmen proved themselves outstanding. Jerry Flaherty, a veteran quarter-miler, was a constant point maker. Frank Podobinski was our only junior pole-vaulter with a consistent 10 ft. and over record. Jerry Yarrington, a senior, was an outstanding broad jumper and a capable 220 man. Allen Overton is the running mate of Jerry Flaherty, and will take over Jerry's place when the senior quarter-miler graduates. Leo Ferrari, Leon Mavity, Charles Trumpinski, and Morry Schlegel have shown outstanding performance. The frosh-soph weight division is bolstered by John Andersen, Jerry Panizzi, Dan Podobinski, and Richard Bruno. The Hall track schedule for 1956 is as follows: Apr. 20—L-P Relays — 3rd. Apr. 24—Mendota-Marquette-Hall — 2nd. Apr. 27—Mendota-Hall — Canceled. May 1—Big 4 (Princeton) — 3rd. May 4—Maple Leaf Relays (Geneseo). May 8—Princeton-Geneseo-Hall. May 11—District (Ottawa). May 15—I-V Conference (Ottawa). May 17-—Frosh at Ottawa. May 18-19—State. May 25—No. Central Varsity (Sterling). Freshman group is large. Sophomores show a good turnout. Varsity Cheerleaders: Judy Legat, Janice Weissenburger, Carlene Guerrini. Cheerleaders Add Color and Life to Games Faithful workers, who are active at every game are Hall's cheerleaders. Both the varsity and the frosh-soph cheerleaders were selected at a special election by the student body. The varsity cheerleaders are Carlene Guerrini, Janice Weissenburger, and Judy Legat. The frosh-soph cheerleaders are JoAnn Fras-co, Sally Nesti, Mary Ellen Manning, and Virginia Bruda. Coached by Miss Clarice Giffhorn, they led the student body at football and basketball games and at all pep sessions. Frosh-Soph Cheerleaders: Sally Nesti, Virginia Bruda. Mary Ellen Manning, JoAnn Frasco. G.A.A. Officers and Sponsor: Clarice Giff-horn. Sponsor; June Pomatto, Judy Bonucci. Elise Hollerich. Barbara Prokup. Girls' Athletic Association Sponsors Spring Carnival The Girls' Athletic Association has completed another year of successful work under the direction of Miss Clarice Giff-horn. To maintain and create good sportsmanship throughout the school, to stimulate interest in girls' athletics, and promote the ideals of health have been the purpose of this organization. Girls may join this organization as freshmen by taking part in after-school activities and earning a minimum of twenty-five points. State awards are given after seventy-five points have been earned. The organization has been active this year. The girls sponsored a Christmas dance which was very successful; they had a weiner roast and went on several hikes. On April 6 the GAA Spring Carnival was held in the gymnasium. The Mother-Daughter Night, an annual event, was held late in spring. Representing the GAA at Conference Point Camp in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, were Barbara Prokup and Elise Hollerich. This year's officers were: president, Barbara Prokup; vice-president, Elise Hollerich; secretary-treasurer, Judy Bonucci; point secretary, June Pomatto. 70 The Can-Can dancers in Dirty Work at the Crossroads were G.A.A. members trained by Miss Giffhorn. This picture shows them during practice. This is how the freshman girls looked on initiation day. Bowling was one of the major sports in which the girls took part in order to earn points. Officers of all classes meet. CLASSES Here at Hall there are three hundred ninety-four students who study and have fun together. Members from all of our respective classes have made themselves known in scholastic honors, and in various school activities such as dramatics, music, and sports. Many of us have obtained membership in different clubs. We are learning that cooperation, responsibility and getting along with others are important as our school days swing along to an ever changing progressive future. No matter in what class we are—freshman, sophmore, junior, or senior— we are first and always loyal Hall students. On behali of the senior class. President Ray Muz-zarelli presents Miss Thompson, class sponsor, a going-away gift during a senior get-together. (Above) Juniors select rings. 73 We, the Senior Class of 1956, Recall Four Years As seniors and leaders at Hall, we have completed four successful years. Let us stop for a minute to reminisce about those four years. During our freshman year we had many new experiences. Our big occasion was sponsoring a hop early in the spring. Our officers for 1951-52 were: president. Richard Mautino; vice-president, Dick Beecham; secretary, Joan Pistono; and treasurer. Raymond Muzzarelli. Our class sponsor was Miss Eileen Connolly. As time went on, we began to get accustomed to the routine, and many of us began to participate in more activities. During our sophomore year we sponsored the Sadie Hawkins Dance and a skating party. We elected the following officers for 1952-53: president for first semester, Dick Beecham; president for second semester, Jean Terando; vice-president, Ray Muzzarelli; secretary, Richard Mautino; treasurer, Terry Rave. Our class sponsor was Mr. Stanley Kujawa, Sr. As juniors we became very active in co-curricular activities. We gave the successful play, ‘’Jump Over the Moon,” and we also sponsored the Prom. “Spring in Paris.” We worked on the Hall Times and the Hall Light staffs. Offficers this year were: president, Terry Rave; vice-president. Wayne Booker, secretary, Barbara Prokup; and treasurer, James Selski. Mr. David Baker was our class sponsor. Our senior year at Hall will always recall pleasant memories. Many of us participated in clubs and organizations, athletics, chorus, band, and dramatics. Our two-day Homecoming festivities and our hilarious comedy, “Time Out for Ginger” were outstanding accomplishments. As seniors we sponsored the Hall Light. We also gave a farewell party for Miss Thompson. Ray Muzzarelli served as president, and Richard Mautino served as vice-president this year Our secretary was Mike Grivetti; our treasurer was Rose Yerly. Our class sponsor, Miss Edna Thompson, took a leave of absence to take a Mediterranean cruise, and Mr. Sharpe replaced her as our sponsor for the last three months of our high school career. As we go on to college and other walks of life, we hope to prove ourselves successful to our parents, teachers, and fellow classmates. THE SENIOR HONOR ROLL 1. Anysia Ziady, Valedictorian; 2. Terry Rave, Salutatorian; 3. Rose Yerly, 4. Kathy Manning. 5. Barbara Prokup, 6. Josephine Micheli, 7. Janice Justi, 8. Kay Charles, 9. Jean Terando, 10. Camilla Rumsavich, 11. Gwen Palmeri, 12. June Pomatto. HONORABLE MENTION 1. Mary .him Saviteh; 2. Louise Kowalski; 3. JoAnn Yucas; 4. Hetty Vowels; 5. Janies Selski. TWELVE SENIORS ELECTED TO NATIONAL HONOR High honors came to twelve seniors who were elected to the National Honor Society on the basis of outstanding scholarship, service, character, and leadership. Senior class members and the faculty voted for candidates in the upper one-third of the class scholastically. This year’s honored members are: Janice Justi, Kathy Manning, Barbara Marchiando, Josephine Micheli, Gwen Palmeri, Joan Pistono, June Pomatto, Barbara Prokup, Terry Rave, Jean Terando, Elsie Wright, and JoAnn Yucus. At Hall Which Will Long Remain In Our Memories ANNETTE MARIE AIMONE Time Out For Ginger 4: The Lowland Sea 1: Chonita 2; I Try 2. 3. 4: H.A.C. 4: D.A.C. 4: F.If.A. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. CAROLYN MARY (SADIE) ANDERSEN Dust of the Road 4; D.A.C. 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 4. LARRY E. (HUNK) ANDERSON Football 1, 4: Track 3. MARIE ANN BACH F.H.A. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. MARIO EUGENE BALLERINI Football 1: Track 1. VIRGINIA MARIE BARTOLI F.H.A. 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 2. 3, 4. LOUIS (LOUIE) BERGANDI. JR. I Try 1. 2 3. 4: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Vice President 3; Treasurer 3. 4; DeKalb Award. JUDITH EVELYN (COOTIE) BERNARDONI Student Director 3: D.A.C. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1, 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4. PEGGY JO (PEG) BEST F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Historian 1, 2: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Hall Times Staff 3. WAYNE A. BLACKARD I Try 1. 2, 3, 4. BEVERLY ANN (BEV) BOERS Chonita 2; I Try 3: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. WAYNE SHERMAN (OTTS) BOOKER Class Vice-President 3: Class President 4: 1 Try 3. 4: H.A.C. 3. 4; Speech Contest 4; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Captain 2: Basketball 1, 2. 3: Track 1. 2. 3, 4: Baseball 1. 2; Hall Light Staff 1. 3. 4. Business Manager 4: Hall Times Staff 3. RICHARD STANLEY (BRUCE) BRUSSOCK Glee Club 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Librarian 2: Music Festival 2. 3. 4: Music Contest 2, 3. 4. JOHN CAMARLO (Dropped school.) ROBERT EUGENE (PEPPY) CANOVI The Lowland Sea 2: Chonita 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Music Festival 3, 4; Music Contest 3. 4 Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1; Track 2. 3. 75 As Green Freshmen, We Bought Assembly Books BEVERLY ANN (BEV) CARR Chonita 2: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. KATHERINE VIVIAN (KAY) CHARLES Senior Honor Roll 4; Time Out for Ginger I I Try 1. 2. 3. 4; D.A.C. 4: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Historian 2; Parliamentarian 3: G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Hall Times Staff 3. DENNIS (DENNY) CLEARY 1 Try 1. 2; Varsity Football Manager 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4: Track 2. 3. 4; Hall Light Staff 4. ROY WILLIAM CROISANT The Lowland Sea 1; I Try 4: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Sentinel 2; Vice President 4; Dust of the Road 4. PETER RENATO (PETE) DE BERNARDI. JR. The Lowland Sea 1; Chonita 2; Dirty Work at the Crossroads 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Music Festival 4; Music Contest 3. 4; Football 1. 3, 4: Basketball 1; Track 3. MAURICE (DEF) DE FOER I Try 3. 4: Latin Club 4; Basketball 1; Track 2; Hall Light Staff 4. RICHARD ELI (DICK) ENGELMAN I Try 4; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Reporter 3; Sentinel 4. JOANNIE KATHERINE (JO) ERWIN F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4. GERALD (JERRY) FLAHERTY Jump Over the Moon 3; Time Out for Ginger 4; I Try 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Track 1, 2. 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 1. JOSEPH GIACOMETTI Dropped School. PATRICIA (PAT) GLOVETSKI Chonita 2: I Try 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 4; Music Club 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2: Music Contest 4: Hall Light Staff 4. AMELIA GREEN (Dropped School.) MICHAEL WILLIAM (MIKE) GRIVETTI Class Secretary 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Captain 2; Baseball. 1, 2. ROSE ANN (ROSIE) GUALANDRI Jump Over the Moon 3: Time Out For Ginger Student Director 4; Chonita 2: I Try 3. 4: H.A.C. 3. 4: D.A.C. 3. 4; Vice President 1; F.H.A. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 4: Music Club 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Drum Major 3. 4: Music Festival 2. 3. 4: Music Contest 3. 4: Hall Times Staff 3. CARLENE LOUISE (CAR) GUERRINI Jump Over The Moon 3: I Try 2. 3, 4; D.A.C. 3. 4; Secretary 4: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. President 3: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 3. 4: Cheerleader 1. 2. 3, 4; Captain 4; Hall Light Staff 4. 76 After Four Years, As Exalted Seniors, We Sold Them ALICE NADINE (AL) HART F.H.A. 1. 2. 3, 4: G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4. SANDRA LOIS HAYWOOD (Not pictured.) I Try 2; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 3. CHARLES C. (CHUCK) HEINTZ Basketball 1; Baseball 2. JANICE KAY JUSTI Senior Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; Jump Over the Moon 3: Chonita 2; Dirty Work at the Crossroads 4; I Try 1. 2. 3, 4: H.A.C. 3. 4; Vice-President 4; D.A.C. 3. 4: F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 4; Music Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Glee Club 1. 2; Band 1 1. 3. 4: Manager 3; Music Contest 3, 4; Hall Lighl Staff 3; Hall Times Staff 3. LOUISE ANN (LOU) KOWALSKI Honorable Mention 4: I 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. ANN MARIE LOLLI I Try 3; F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4. PHILIP ENGELHAUPT (Dropped school.) ROXANNE LUCILLE (BABE) ENGELHAUPT F.H.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. KATHRYN LUCILLE (KATHY LU) MANNING Senior Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4; Time Out For Ginger 4; Chonita 2; I 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: Latin Club 4. Music Club 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3, 4: Secretary 4; Music Contest 3. 4; Hall Light Staff 3. 4; Hall Times Staff 1, 3, 4; Co-Editor 3. BARBARA ELIZABETH (BARB) MARCH I ANDO National Honor Society 4; Jump Over The Moon 3; Time Out For Ginger 4: Chonita 2; I Try 1, 2. 3. 4; H. A.C. 3, 4; D.A.C. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 4; Music Club 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4: Band I. 2. 3. 4: Music Festival 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3; Hall Times Staff 3. JAMES WILLIAM (JIM) MAUER 1 Try 1, 2, 3. 4: Glee Club 1, 2; Manager 1; Track 3. RICHARD ANTON (RICHIE) MAUTINO Jump Over The Moon 3; Chonita 2; President 1. Class Secretary 2; Class Vice-President 4; I Try 1. 2. 3. 4; H.A.C. 3: D.A.C. 3. 4. President 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Captain 2: Track 1, 3: Golf 2; Baseball 1. 2: Hall Light Staff 3; Hall Times Staff 3. SHARON LYNN (SHANE) MEEK I Try 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Point Secretary 3: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. GENE HAROLD (MERK) MERKEL Time Out For Ginger 4; I Try 1, 2, 3. 4; D A.C. 4; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Secretary 3, President 4: Track 4: F.F.A. Scholarship Award. RICHARD ANTHONY (MICK) MICHELETTI I Try 1, 2, 3, 4. JOSEPHINE MARIE (JOSIE) MICHELI Senior Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4: Chonita 2: 1 Try 1. 2, 3. 4: Secretary 3: H.A.C. 4: F.H.A. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 4; G.ee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Music Festival 2; Hall Light Staff 4; Hall Times Staff 4. 77 We Spent A Gay Spring in Paris at the Prom RAYMOND EVAN (MUZZ) MUZZARELLI Jump Over the Moon 3; Time Out For Ginger 4: Class Treasurer 1: Class Vice-President 2; Class President 4: I Try 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Band 1: Football 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2; Track 1. GERALD G. (FINGERS) O'BYRNE GWEN MARY (GWENY) PALMERI Senior Honor Roll 4: National Honor Society 4 Chonita 2; I Try 1. 2. 3. 4; H.A.C. 3. 4: D.A.C. 4 G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Music Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3. 4: Music Festival 2. 3; Music Contest 4 Hall Light Staff 3. 4. Co-Editor 4: Hall Times Staff 3. VELMA ANN (VELM) PARMENTER Chonita 2; I Try 1. 2. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2: Betty Crocker Award 4. PATRICIA ANN PASSINI I Try 1. 2. 3: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. JOANNE MARY PEDERZANI I Try 2; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 3. 4. CONNIE ANN PIANO Chonita 1; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Secretary 3; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Music Contest 2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Captain 3. JACQUELINE M. (JACKIE) PIERARD I. Try 1, 3. 4: F.H.A. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. JOAN (JOANIE) PISTONO National Honor Society 4: Chonita 2: Class Secretary 1; Student Council 3. 4. Secretary 3: I Try 1. 2. 3; H.A.C. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Music Festival 2; Hall Light Staff 4: Hall Times Staff 3. PATRICIA P. (PAT) PODABINSKI I Try 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; JUNE LOUISE POMATTO Senior Honor Roll 4: National Honor Society 4; Jump Over The Moon 3: Time Out For Ginger 4: The Lowland Sea 1; Chonita 2: I Try 1, 2. 3. 4; H.A.C. 3. 4; President 4: D.A.C. 3. 4. Treasurer 4: F.H.A. 3. 4. Point Chairman 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4. Vice-President 3. Foint-Secretary 4. G.A.A. Camp 3; Music Club 3. 4. Treasurer 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4: Music Festival 3: Music Contest 1. 2. 3. 4; Hall Light Staff Co-editor 4; Hall Times Staff 1. 3, 4, Co-editor 4. ROBERT J. (BOB) POZZI Time Out For Ginger 4; I Try 1. 2, 3. 4: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1; Track 3, 4; JAMES EDWARD (BONES) PRICE Football 4: Track 3. 4. BARBARA JEAN (CHIC) PROKUP Senior Honor Roll 4: National Honor Society 4: Chonita 2; Class Secretary 3: I Try 1. 2. 3. 4: H.A.C. 3. 4. Secretary 4; D.A.C. 4; F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2 3. 4. President 4. G.A.A. Camp 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Hall Light Staff 1: Hall Times Staff 3. DENNIS RADTKE (Dropped School.! 78 And As Seniors, We Took Time Out For Ginger. TERENCE WILLIAM (EVAR) RAVE Salutatorian 4: National Honor Society 4; Student director. Jump Over the Moon 3; Class Treasurer 2: Class President 3; Student Council 4. Vice-President 4: I Try 1. 2. 3. 4. President 4; H.A.C. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Student Director 3; President 4: Music Contest 3, 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4. Captain 4: Track 3. 4: Golf 1. 2; Father Gairahan Award 2. 3: The Richard Nesti Award 4; The Cassiday Award: Hall Light Staff 2. 3; Hall Times Staff 3. MICHAEL J. (LOUIE) RAY I Trv 1. 2; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2; Track 1. 3. 4. JO ANN (BEBO) RIVA I Try 2. 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; CAMILLA ANN (CAM) RUMSAVICH Senior Honor Roll 4; The Lowland Sea 1; Chonita 2: I Try 2, 3. 4; H.A.C. 3. 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 3. 4, Vice-President 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Music Festival 3. 4; Music Contest 1. 2, 3, 4. RAYMOND (MOUNTAIN GOAT) SANDROLINI Student Council 1. 2; I Try 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Baseball 2. MARY JUNE SAVITCH Honorable Mention 4; I Try 1, 2, 3. 4: F.H.A. J. 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Music Festival 3: Music Contest 4; Hall Light Staff 4. GENE LOUIS SCHERI JR. Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Librarian 1. 2, 3. 4; Music Festival 1, 2. 3, 4; Music Contest 4: DON L. (DUKE) SCHNEIDER (Not pictured. Y GERALD (OZZIE) SCHWEICKERT Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1; Baseball 2. JAMES P. (JIM) SELSKI Honorable Mention 4; Class Treasurer 3; I Try 1, 2. 3. 4: Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 3. JOHN (DIZ) SHIMKUS I Try 3. 4; Basketball 1. 4. RENEE LOUISE SMITH F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. RITA LOUISE (RITA) TANARI Jump Over The Moon 3: Chonita 2: I Try 2, 3. 4: H.A.C. 3. 4: D.A.C. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Music Club 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Hall Times Staff 3. JEAN HAZEL (JEANIE) TERANDO Senior Honor Roll 4; National Honor Society 4: Chonita 2: Class President 2: Student Council 1: I Try 1. 2. 3. 4; H.A.C. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 4; Music Festival 4: Hall Times Staff 3. DIANE MARIE (DEE) TOCHALAUSKI I Try 3; F.H.A. 4: G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2. Glee Club 1. 2. JUDITH A. (JUDY) TONER I Try 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4: G.A.A. 3. 2, 3. 4. ‘J After Four Wonderful Years, We Regretfully Leave Hall GILBERT ANTHONY TONOZZI Jump Over The Moon 3; Time Out For Ginger 4; Student Council 3. 4; I Try 1. 2. 3. 4: D. A. C. 4; Football 1, 2; Track 4: Hall Light Staff 2, 4, Business Manager 4. THOMAS ANTHONY (PUSSIE) TORRI Transferred from North Phoenix High School, Phoenix. Arlz. Football 4. BETTY MAE (BET) VOWELS Honorable Mention 4; I Try 1, 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, I: G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. ELSIE (ELS) WRIGHT National Honor Society 4; I Try 2, 3. 4; H.A.C. 4; D.A.C. 4; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Recreation Chairman-Parliamentarian 3. 4: G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Music Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Music Festival 2. 3 Hall Light Staff 4. WILLIAM (TAPS) YANISH Transferred from St. Bede 2. Football 2; Track 3. GERALD LYMAN YARRINGTON Football 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 3, 4. ROSE MARIE YERLY Senior Honor Roll 4; Chonita 2; Class Secretary 4; I Try 1, 2. 3. 4: H.A.C. 3, 4. Membership Chairman 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: Music Festival 4; Hall Light Staff 2; Hall Times Staff 2. 3. JO ANN (JO) YUCUS Honorable Mention 4; National Honor Society 4; Chonita 2: I Try 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4. Vice-President 3. Section 11. President 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 4. ANYSIA GEORGETTE (ANYIS) ZIADY Valedictorian 4; Chonita 2: I Try 1, 2, 3, 4: H.A.C. 3. 4. Treasurer 4; D.A.C. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Music Club 3. 4. Membership Chairman 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Music Festival 3, 4; Music Contest 4; Hall Light Staff 3; Hall Times Staff 2, 3. ROBERT E. (ZEB) ZIBERT Time Out For Ginger. Stage Manager, 4: Student Council 2, 3; Band 1. 2: Football 1. 2: Basketball 1. 2: Track 1. JAMES WYNN (ZIG) ZIEGLER Transferred from Hopkins. Football 3. 80 Senior Mosts : Most Likely to Succeed—Terry Rave, Anysia Ziady; Most Musical—Pete De Bernardi, Barbara Marchiando; Best Actor and Actress—Bob Pozzi, June Pomatto; Most Congenial—Jim Price, Jean Terando; Most Athletic—Barbara Prokup, Ray Sandrolini; Most Helpful—Mike Ray, Josephine Micheli; Most Talkative—Wayne Booker, Janice Justi; Best Dancers—Connie Piano, Richard Mautino; Class Clowns— Carolyn Anderse, Ray Muzzarelli; Tallest and Shortest—John Shimkus, Janice Justi and Judy Toner; Most Bashful—Virginia Bartoli, Dennis Cleary; Biggest Flirts—Carlene Guerrini, Jerry Flaherty. Row One: Yolanda Antonino, Gloria Bal-adenski, Jean Ballerine, William Becker. Row Two: Michael Bender, Sandra Ber gajna, Ronald Bird. Wayne Boers. Row Three: Judith Bonucci, Carol Borell, Dennis Burkman, Sheldon Carlson. Row Four: Richard Casolari, Richard Cin-otto, Barbara Coutts, Karen Crowell. Row Five: Harold Dachsteiner, Ronald DeAngelo, Gerald Dhesse, Kathleen Dowling. Row Six: Betty Jane Dudek, Judith Enrico, Sharon Flaherty, Louis Foley. Row Seven: George Forsa, Mary Frey, Jane Genzlinger, Thomas Giachetto. Row Eight: James Giordano. Richard Guerrini, Richard Hagen, Barbara Hanck. Row Nine: Jerome Herrmann, Mary Lynne Hildebrandt, Elise Hollerich, Annette Houski. 82 Junior Class Is Active The Class of ’57 has been an active class during the past three years at Hall High. We entered our freshman year with 112 students. For our class officers we chose Allen Overton as president; Jim Sobin as vice-president; Mary Krok as secretary; and Bob Wolfe as treasurer. Many of our freshmen participated in the operetta, Chonita.” Miss Eileen Connolly was our class sponsor. A little more relaxed, we entered our sophomore year with 101 students. We selected Allen Overton as president; Dick Hagen as vice-president; and Janice Weissenburger as secretary - treasurer. The Sadie Hawkins dance was our main event as sophomores. We also sponsored a skating party. Our class sponsor was Mr. John Roach. This year our class was represented by the same officers as our sophomore year: Allen Overton served as president; Dick Hagen as vice-president; and Janice Weissenburger as secretary-treasurer. We had 80 junior class members. Our greatest accomplishments were the class play, Ten Little Indians,” and the Junior-Senior Prom, Pink Fantasy.” Mr. David Baker acted as our class sponsor. We are looking forward to a prosperous senior year and we hope to set a good example as leaders at Hall. Row One: Jack Katkus, Marian Kujawa, Julie Legat, Lloyd Lehn. Row Two: Louis Lusietto. Rheta Mack, Kathy Mankowski, Gerald Martinkus. Row Three: Dale McKee, Henry Olson, Jo-lene Orisek, Allen Overton. Row Four: Clifford Overton, Vera Parmen-ter, Nancy Passini, Arthur Piacenti. Row Five: John Piccatto, Frank Podobinski, Barbara Pottinger, Evelyn Raef. Row Six: Gerald Ratajczak, Carlo Sandro-lini, Julie Shilkuski, James Sobin. 83 Row One: Dena Steele. Gerald Sweezey. Norman Terando. Row Two: Joyce Thompson, Judy Tonelli, James Toner. Row Three: Myrna Tomsha, Diane Vogt. Lyle Vysocky. Row Four: William Waldorf, Nancy Wallace. Marlene Weber. Row Five: Sharonle Weisenburger, Janice Weissenburger, Shelby White. Carol Wroblesky, Lillian Yerly. Juniors pay for their rings. Absent when pictures were taken: Dan Harmon, Carolyn Manahan, Sharon Richardson, Lyle Yattoni. 84 James Cole In Memoriam James Cole, a member of the sophomore class at Hall High, was taken in death after a swimming accident on July 15, 1955. His friendship was cherished by many, and we shall always remember his courteous, carefree mcnner and his kind friendly ways. 85 Sophomores Class Officers President ................Ray Mack Vice-President James Giacometti Secretary-Treasurer Mary Ellen Manning Class Sponsor .......Mr. John Roach Row One: Genevieve Bartoli. Judy Beaumont. Betty Boucher. Janet Bolelli. Elaine Bartolinl. Kay Bernatovich. Sue Blum Row Two: Yvonne Bergagna. Alan Aimone. Glen Bland. Ken Baum. Harriet Bogatitus. Anthony Bashir. Louis Bemardoni. Marilyn Brown Row One: Art Downie, Wesley Gillan. Virginia Bru-da. Connie Colmone. Janice Faletti, Richard Grivettl. Robert Campbell Row Two: Earl Fox. Paul Christmann. William Charles. Donald Corso. Eli Abssy Row One: Joyce Jeppson, Marlene Herrmann. Karen Grotti. James Jablonski. Karen Hopkins. Colletta Hos-cheid. Arlene Hoffert Row Two: Joan Klein. Roger Johnson. William Kalman. Richard Harmon. Stanley Hart, Gayle Haywood Row One: Antoinette Marchetti. Carole Lanzi. Donna Koster, Mary Ellen Manlng. Karen Koch, Raymond Mack, Leah Magnani Row Two: Jack Kuzma. Bernard Konek. John Lipin-ski. Joseph Kolupke, Godfrey Kruger. Ken Krzyzek, Gerald Mackenzie. James Karpinski Sophomores Row One: Carole Mason. Bonnie Morandi. Sharon Bartel, Joyce Mlgnone, Donna Navaressi. Helen Matal-vlch. Carol Nannl Row Two: Larry Melville. James Parochettl, John Ossola. George Mlchalettl. Dennis Morrow. Darryl Mitehell Row One: Bonnie Reed. Sally Phelps. June Proffit. Linda Patarozzl, Patricia Picco, Catherine Petroski. Sandra Pozzi Row Two: Delpho Piacenti. Ronald Pinter. Daniel Podabinskl, Gerald Pint, Ronald Price, Alvin Piotrowski Row One: Judy Rolando, Marilyn Slttler. Linda Ring. Margaret Stefko. Judy Swendsen. Myrna Schlegel, Joan Rutoski Row Two: Dennis Sabatini. Gerald Taber, Conway Sterling. James Starkey. James Taylor Row One: Carol Mae Wiltse, Wanda Sabatini. Marsha Struthers. Janice Travers, Patricia Vallero. Linda Van Cleave, Sharon W lborn Row Two: William Young. Robert Templeton, Wayne Tondl, Robert Ugasco Freshmen Class Officers President Gus Querciagrossa Vice-President ....... Leo Ferrari Secretary ................Sally Nesti Treasurer Marilyn Russell Class Sponsor Miss Eileen Connolly Row One: Betty Meek, Paula Bergagna. Teresa Sel-ski. Renata Welling. Irene Koster. Frances Herbol-shelmer, Kathy Riva Row Two: Nancy Genzlinger. Connie Treen. Arthur Buck. Walter Chonowski. August Querciagrossa. Richard Terando. Kenneth Carter, Genevieve Giacolettl Row One: Marilyn Russell. Margaret Legat. Karen Savio. Adrienne Partel. Marilyn Bolelli, Rita Houski. Patricia Smith Row Two: Patricia Stank. Gordon Grotti. Ronald Malcolm. John Andersen. James Barrowman, Leon Mavity, Sandra Foutch Row One: Patricia Guglielmetti. Karen Frame. Mary Rudolph. Carolyn Morris. Carol Savitch. Judy Brussock Row Two: Rodney Golden. John Milasuski. Dale Golden. Robert Van Schaiek. Patricia Martin. Gerald Ferrero. Norman Sylvester, Michael Pagiia Row One: Judith Cioni. Mary Harrison. Nancy Bach. Karen Peterson. Georgia Braggo Row Two: Thomas Riva. Keith Ballard. William Or-landi. Sally Nesti. Jack Struthers. William Dudek, Robert Struthers Row One: Anthony Antonino, Sandra Lelsh-er Row Two: Charles Trumpinski. Richard Bruno. Michael Wertz Freshmen Row One: Larry Patnoe. Jean DeAngelo, Anthony Donaldson. Jo Ann Frasco, Kenneth Norris Row Two: Paul Savage. William Toner, Bernard Bcrnardl. Richard Malooley, Scott Lehman, Donald Fenza. Michael Quartucci Row One: Carol Pistona. Mary Stalsis, Carole Vec-chia. Janice Wiltse. Mary Sobin Row Two: Gerald Canovi. Leroy Yerly, Donald Schmollinger, Robert Harrison, Morry Schlegel. Terry Mentgen. John Gualandi Row One: Barbara Walker. Sandra Garland. Charlotte Testa. Mary Nell Lee. Madeline Giordano Row Two: Gerald Shilkuski, Louise Campbell, Tom Vowels. Richard Stergulz. James Dieci. Michael Berna-tavich. Gerald Panizzi. Joseph Savltch. Gerald Devert Row One: Ronald Leonatti. Barbara Bence, Sheila Sebille. Marie Taliano, Simon Bartkus Row Two: William Nesti. Ronald Sorchych, Bruce Porter, William Bogatitus, Thomas Pottlnger, Ronald Davis Row One: Sharon Plano. Jill Darier. Richard Wolff Row Two: Richard Birkenbuel. Leo Ferrari, Ronald Cull. Ken Dean. THOMPSON'S CARS — TRUCKS — TRACTORS — IMPLEMENTS ED. J. COVENY MOTOR SALES, INC. Telephone 151 Spring Valley, Illinois Ed. J. Coveny Bud Ochs Hubert Arnold HUNTER - DOHERTY AND COMPANY LUMBER — COAL — FUEL OIL — BUILDING MATERIALS Phone 69-R1 Spring Valley, Illinois THE REXALL DRUG STORE The Finest Drug Store in the County Two Registered Pharmacists Spring Valle)', Illinois A LEADER in the Manufacture of Controls 600 Strong Avenue Spring Valley, Illinois Plants: Schiller Park, Illinois; Fremont, Ohio; Spring Valley. Illinois 90 L E S - B U Z Z “Central Illinois’ Gayest Spot” SPRING VALLEY CITY BANK Spring Valley, Illinois FOR PRINTING Phone 115 THE GAZETTE Spring Valley, Illinois Printers of the “Hall Times” B. J. Konek, Proprietor Phone 31 K. C. Floor and Wall Covering STORE Floor Specialists Free Estimates 102 West Dakota Street Spring Valley, 111. WM. I. WIMBISCUS Law Office Spring Valley, Illinois ROLLO'S APOTHECARY VALLEY BUILDERS Phone 208 Incorporated Spring Valley, Illinois Spring Valley, Illinois VALLEY 5c 10c STORE E. L. 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George John Lukosus Felix Lukosus 118 West Dakota Street Phone 82 WEST END SERVICE NESTLER'S Shel Croisant, Proprietor “Gas For Less” ICE CREAM Johnson Motors — Dolfinite Paints Shell Lake Boats Spring Valley, Illinois Phone 268-L1 Spring Valley, Illinois BALESTRI SON CHEVROLET AND OLDSMOBILE Sales and Service R. F. HEATING AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS Phone 301 Phone 140 Spring Valley, Illinois Spring Valley, Illinois HAPPY'S SUPER SERVICE MALOOLEY'S HUDSON SALES AND SERVICE FOOD MART The Finest in USED CARS 101 East Dakota Street Spring Valley, Illinois Meats and Groceries Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Free Delivery Phone 24-LI Spring Valley, Illinois 93 Compliments of EDWARD'S GARAGE BUCKMAN FURNITURE William Edwards, Proprietor COMPANY Phone 315 STORAGE — SUPPLIES — REPAIRING Spring Valley, Illinois Ladd, Illinois VALLEY NEWS AGENCY LADD LUMBER COAL Fannie May Candies COMPANY Greeting Cards Newspapers and Magazines Lumber and Coal Sahara and Green Marked Coal Spring Valley, Illinois Ladd, Illinois THE FARMERS AND MINERS BANK LADD ELEVATOR CO. “The Bank of Friendly Service” COAL and FEED Ladd, Illinois Ladd, Illinois Member of F. D. I. C. T 0 R R I ILLINOIS INDUSTRIAL RUBBER ICE CREAM PARLOR COMPANY “Your Sweets Headquarters” Sundaes — Sodas — Sandwiches — Chocolates Phone R-51 Ladd, Illinois Manufacturers of Mechanical Rubber Products Ladd, Illinois 94 B Y V I K ' S Self-Service Store Andrew Byvik, Proprietor QUALITY MEATS AND GROCERIES Phone R-1S81 Ladd, Illinois STATE BANK OF CHERRY “This Bank Will Do For You Everything That a Good Bank Ought To Do” Cherry, Illinois LADD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Excavating — Grading Dom Palmeri Phone 22 Ladd, Illinois NORTHERN MERCANTILE COMPANY Meats, Groceries, and General Merchandise Heating Equipment Phone 553 Cherry, Illinois SEATONVILLE ELEVATOR Feed — Seed — Building Material Phone R-331 Seatonville, Illinois Best Wishes to the Class of ’56 AUGUST I. QUERCIAGROSSA AGENCY Insurance Bonds Phone L-332 Seatonville, Illinois PATRONS The HALL LIGHT Staff wishes to thank all the advertisers, patrons, and concession workers for their aid in making the HALL LIGHT possible. Spring Valley, Illinois Valley Cleaners Abrahams Department Store Ward Sporting Goods Dorf’s Cigar Company Zukowski, Furrier Eclipse Pool Hall 7 ,, .... Kovak and Riva Wholesale n fCC’ inois n . Gualandri s Store Panizzi s Groceries r ., c , , r, . Ladd Pharmacy Salmon s Groceries . ,, T, , , c • n r- , Ladd Upholstery Spring Valley Garment Company r The Bee Hive Peru, Illinois Vallero’s Bakery Hurley’s Sporting Goods 95 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Printer: Henry News-Republican Engraver: Indianapolis Engraving Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. Binder: Brock and Rankin, Chicago, Illinois. Covers: S. K. Smith Company, Chicago, Illinois. Photographers: J. J. Watchinski, Normal, Illinois; Lloyd Lehn, Student Photographer; Bruce Porter, Student Photographer. �