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

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BACK ROW, left to right: L. Oswald, W. Clutter, D. McLevige, B. Martin, P. Clinton, S. Evens, B. Bender, B. McMahon, T. Kinison. SIXTH ROW: R. Jones, J. Finley, R. Green, R. Jones. J. Budgins, T. Seitcr, J. Newton, T. Cantwell, R. Anderson. FIFTH ROW: D. Bloyer, R. Russell, C. Bainter, T. McKay, D. Snuggerud, J. Iscly, M. Badertschcr, G. Turner. FOURTH ROW: T. Berg, B. Drake, D. McKenna, M. Bergsten. J. Montena, B. Hinshaw, M. Bainter. THIRD ROW: G. Richardson, J. Peterson, R. Maitland, G. Samp, M. Hartman, M. Pierce, D. Ancona. SECOND ROW: T. Lucpkcs, J. Burden. Sgt. at Arms; L. Vaughan, Pres.; M. Thompson, V. Pres.; F. Lilagrcn, Sec.-Treas.; J. Murphy. FRONT ROW: J. Dunn, C. Smith, J. Moore, D. Plapp, G. Huffman. H” Club A major letter is one of the greatest honors which can be bestowed upon a high school athlete. This award is received by a boy who has sacrificed much for his school and his fellow students. At Harlem a varsity athlete is shown special recognition by membership in the H Club. When given this recognition an athlete must also assume certain responsibilities. Working on the homecoming dance and ushering for all home basketball games were the two main activities sponsored by the H Club; but the father-son night, and the spring steak fry were the most popular with the boys. Besides these many recreational activities, the club made a monetary presentation to Harlem's basketball teams and established a systematic method of displaying athletic honors on the letter. All activities were supervised by John Phillips and Elmer Plew, faculty advisors. 159

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STANDING: Mike Housewert, Gary Stonewall. SECOND ROW: Karen Board, Bob Bender. FRON T ROW: Jim Wyide, Russ Russell. Not shown: Rick Anderson, Carl Thompson. Richard Jones. How docs it feel to help run the government? Just ask those who attended Illini Girls’ State and Premier Boys' State. These young adults set up a state government of their own and elect all of their state officials from dog catcher to governor. Premier Boys' State and Girls’ State hold that young citizens can ' learn best by doing.” It is a true democracy' in that all participants can vote and hold office. Also included is a program of sports and recreation plus one hour a day of schooling in such courses as law, police training, election officials training, and civil defense. Delegates arc chosen from high school boys and girls between the ages of 15-17 who arc recommended by their area American I.egion Counselor.' The personalities of those attending Girls’ State and Boys' State can be summed up in the words of an area boy, Never have I seen so many people who impressed me the way I hope that I impress others. 158

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G.A.A. Character, good sportsmanship, and physical fitness are the prime traits of the Girl's Athletic Association. Under the supervision of Mrs. Turney, Mrs. Wiebush, and Miss Smith the girls increased their proficiency in many and varied skills. The season began with girls aiming at the head pin, the bull's eye and the tennis ball as they participated in bowling, archery, and tennis. As the weather grew colder the girls moved inside to the volleyball courts and the swimming pool. And as the year progressed the volleyball was exchanged for a basketball, while the warm weather drew the girls outside for softball and cycling. The major activities of the year were the rec-night” initiation of new members and the awards banquet to complete the school year. Barb Bankford and Pam Allen received their rose from social chairman Joyce DcBruler during our 1961 initiation of new members.