Harlem High School - Meteor Yearbook (Machesney Park, IL)

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II a r I e m C o n s o I i d a t e d II i y li Sc li o o I % John Sontag, B E. Oshkosh State Teachers College of Wisconsin University of Colorado . . . Colorado State Teachers College Biology . . . Physics War Bond and Stamp Sales Manager . . . Camera Club Students' oh's and ah's over the Snakes, and toads, or bugs, or worms or mice are entertaining — My home, my family, my garden, are great comforts. Ray P. Lotzer, Phys. Ed. Degree. B.S. LaCross State Teachers College . . . University of Marquette Physical Education . . . Coach H-Club The 1943-44 season when my Harlem athletic teams captured conference championships in all sports and in all divisions is unforgettable. But my fondest memories are three: First, when a charming young lady became Mrs. Ray Lotzer; second, the day that Grctchcn came to live with us; third, the day the big quarterback, Peter, came to our home. Marian Doyle. B.E. Northern Illinois State Teachers College Physical Education . . . Health C.A.A. — Junior Advisor — Memory August 1943! Skies were a little bluer, sunsets brighter!! Francis J. Valentine. A.B., M S. James Milliken University . . University of Colorado . . University of Illinois Plane Geometry . . . Adv. Algebra . . . Solid Geometry . . . Trigonometry Pre-Induction Math Senior Sponsor . . . Senior Girl Scout Leader . . . Cheerleader Sponsor Some one said. God has given us a memory so we could have roses in December —I think the most pleasant memory is my college graduation, the donning of caps and gowns, the planting of the ivy and the sad farewells. Jesse Horan. B E. Northern Illinois State Teachers College . . . University of Illinois Practical Mathematics . . , Algebra Freshman Sponsor . . . Senior Play Friends, old and new, are enjoyable. The singin'est lads of '43 will always be a precious memory. nineteen li u n d r e d a n d forty •five

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H a r I e m C a n s o I i date d ll i g h Sc h o o I % The Faculty There is no measuring device to record the energy, labor and patience of teachers who struggle to give Light to American youth. Harlem students arc ever grateful to Harlem teachers. Sometimes students may forget that teachers live, breathe, laugh, and love the same as do other people. They do, as is evidenced by the following bright and sparkly comments. Russell W. Hovey. B Sc.. Ph.M. Superintendent University of Illinois . . . University of Wisconsin Faculty friends, student joys are pleasant to reflect. Progress in the school system is gratifying. After and between hour diversions in Field and Stream” are invigorating. Harold Moore, B.A.. Ph.M. Dean of Boys Lake Forest College . . . Northern Illinois State Teachers College . . . University of Wisconsin Bookkeeping . . . American History Senior Sponsor . . . Guidance Director . . . Student Activities Treasurer Director of Magazine Sales Need we ask? A certain day when Lillian became Mrs. Harold. Another certain day when the doctor said, “It's a boy. And Robert Moore it was. Lucy Pettis. B A. Dean of Girls Wheaton College . . . Whitewater State Teachers College University of Iowa . . . Rockford College Shorthand . . . Typing Toastmistress — Banquet A most prized memory is a trip with a college friend thru the South and East. Outstanding points of interest were: Smithsonian Institute; Arlington Cemetery; Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; Sessions of the House and Senate: the White House. nineteen ii ii (I r e a n d forty-fiv

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II a r I e m Consol i date d High School William B. Young, B E. Illinois State Normal University , . University of Pittsburgh Graduate School Industrial Arts Sophomore Sponsor . . . Industrial Arts Club In 1932—one four legged buck, weight 175 pounds; one four legged black bear, weight 385 pounds—all captured in Pennsylvania. In 1942, December 16. my son, Brian Brett, was born—Oh Boy! Lours Alrutz, B.M.E, American Conservatory of Music . . . Northwestern University Glee Clubs . . . Orchestra . . . Band Sharps and flats! On the right line and space they make the music of the spheres— Lola Belle Barkley. B E. Northern Illinois State Teachers College Home Economics . . . General Science Memories point in two directions—as a student and as a teacher. I re-live the past and build future air-castles. Clyde L. Joyce. B.S. Memphis State Teachers College . . . University of Alabama . . . Lake Forest College . . . Memphis Conservatory of Music . . . Mississippi State College . . . Sherwood Music School Junior Sponsor Believe it or not, my first day at school! Such ambitions I had—I rebelled at the half day sessions—I wanted a full day work out. Maude Stone. Graduate Nurse Wayland Academy . . . University of Wisconsin . . . Billings Hospital . . . Michael Reece Hospital . . . Rockford Hospital Nurse • The hospital nook at Harlem High gives my work a haven and a comfort. The generosity of friends is a prized memory. I ' uEl i ' 1 i —— nineteen li u n d r e d and f o r t y - i v e