J D Darnall High School - Sphinx Yearbook (Geneseo, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1947 volume:

THE SPHINX lssuso BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE GENESEO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHCDOL GENESEO, ILLINOIS 1947 THE SPHINX . . . 1947 .wee JAMES D. DARNALL, A.B., A.M. SUPERINTENDENT University of Indianag University of Chicago, Columbia University K IN APPRECIATIGN We, the Senior Class of 1947, wish to express our gratitude to you, Mr. Darnall, for your untiring efforts in the high plane in Which you have placed the Geneseo school system. Yours is the task of educating today's youth in order that they may become true and dependable citizens of tomorrow. May you have every co-operation in years to come to accomplish the goal which you are aiming to achieve. 2 Geneseo Township High School FOREWORD E, the class of 1947, are ready to embark upon our life,s adventure. We are in a position now to look back upon the pleasant memories of our high school years, and also to look forward to whatever the future may hold. College, career, home life- whatever our choice, we know that, armed with the knowledge gained in the past, we shall take our places in the world of tomorrow as better citizens, not only of the United States, but of One World. r 'THE EDITOR 3 THE SPHINX . . . 1947 DEDICATION T is to the hope of World Unity that we, the Class of 1947, dedicate this issue of the Sphinx. We are standing on the threshold of a new era, testing whether countries of contrasting nationalities, languages, and customs can work hand in hand to preserve the peace for which we so ardently fought. It is up to us, the future citizens of the United States, to acquaint ourselves with the habits of other countries, beginning with our next-door neighbors to the north and south, and branching out to include Europe and the Far East. It is only by a thorough under- standing of the daily life in other countries that we may finally realize our ultimate goal-One World. 4 Geneseo Township High School Il ll. N' 5 5 5 5 1 U p I 1 If 4 I r ! E 5 f I rf f l Ill 4 .Iii ix -?f Vs' 1 FACULTY THE SPHIN .1947 wt 'ix It 3? to l TEACHERS WILIIUR ISROKAVV, BLS., ILS. Agriculture I'arrnt.r University of Illinois. EUHR, A.ll. XYorltl History, Bookkeeping, Freshman-Sophomore lioothall Coach, Assistant Track Coach Iioylr Lift' Central College, Pella, Iowa. CIIARLES RIVENIIURG, A.II., lXlus.G., A.lNI. English Tlierztvl' Arts .-Xngustana Collegeg Ilueknell Cniversityg Pennsylvania State College. Xl RS. I. tl. HARMISUN Study Hall Supervisor t'liiliIren's Ai'ti1'it1'1'.r ELM.-K CORIDELI., li.Ed. English Siitzrrdiiy Rl'1'I'f'Yi' of LIifl'7'l1f14l'l' NYestern Illinois State Teachers' College. HELEN BIAIJIJEN, ILA, N Latin, English .Yczti Ilorisous ' XVest Texas State Collegeg University of Coloradog Northwestern University, National University of Mexico. ORVAI. II.-XXSUX, lI.S. Mathematics Veteran of Forrigfn PIf'm'.r Penn Collegeg I'arson College: University of Iowa. lIIf'l'TY LUXIIAHI., A.lI. 'Physical Education, Science 1Y'l't'I'L'tIll'U1l Augustana Collegeg University of Minnesota. IUHN RIcCORlIlCK, A.lI. Athletic Coach, General Science Outdoor Lift' xvilllillll Penn College: University ot' Iowa: Simpson College. R0l!IiR'I' S. JANIES, lI.NI.I'I., XIII. Instrumental Music .llusiriizn Northwestern University. Jonx 1-1 1-:cKr3R1.i:, an Z., Shorthand, Typing C,LTHf7!1fIO7l5 H, 'K f , ' -7 . Manchester College, University ot' Denver School of Commerce. S. FRED CALHOUN. ILS., M.S. Physics, Chemistry Su1't'11t1'it' .4 mcrifrzn Iowa XYesleyan Collegeg State University of Iowa, University of Coloradog University of Illinois. EUNICE IIICAN, I5.S.Ed. Commerce, English Arnvriean Home Illinois State Normal University. MARY IIAKER, ILS. School Nurse llygcia Northwestern Universityg University of Michigan. ARTHUR XYHITE, Ii.Ecl., M..-X. Iliology, Physics, Visual Aids, Math. Nature lYestern Illinois State College: University ot' Iowa. ELSIE INIAGEIC, I'h.II. in Ed., BLA. Home E'conomics Helter Foods ity of Chieagog Teachers' College, Columbia, N. Y. Y LOUISE MOORE, ILS. Llhrarian, American History Air Trails l junior College, University of Illinois: XYestern Illlnois State Teachers' REX NIILLIKIN, A.l3., lXI.A. Athletic Coach, Mathematics S Ort.: Afield Milliltin University: Iowa Universityg Illinois Coaching Clinic, Champaign, Illinois. EIJXVARII REISER, l!.Ed. Shop Poflulai' !lfIvi'lzanif.r atteville State Teachers' Collegeg University of XVisconsing University of Nlinnesotag Stout Institute, Minominie, XViseonsin. QA ALYCE SANTEIC, II. of ME., M.A. Music Modern Musit' ugustana College, Columbia University: Julliarcl School of Music. . ALI? HOLLEY, li.Etl., M.A. History, Speech Kiiwznilr Illinois State Normal University, University of Illinois. lltJRO'l'HliA SCHLENZEN Office Secretary Seliool Life llI.I.IAN IELOUMQUIST Office Secretary School lvlmzaycmmit lII'1'l'TY JANE ATVVUUIJ, l!.F.A. Art .4nl1'r1'i'n1z .41'fi.ft VVestern Illinois State Teachers' College: University of Illinois. 6 Geneseo Township High School QJN , 6 53: 4 5 I ,f l i 5 - 'ja gf ll ' h ,vp l .l, X f V N! M ,-.J V Q ' x J n I. J ,, , 3 ' 4 hCLAS8ES .A . t Q 'qi , , 1' f ' 1' 1 xl f ' V. ref! ,A , C 1 0 . 7 'MMXY I nl 1 A ' '. V -W I THE SPHINX. .1947 . 3 U i QQ ,ft es gigs W .it 1 THE SENIOR CLASS President ,..,,,.., .,S.. Harvey Fickling Vice-President, ,,,..,,.., ...7, ,L ,,,,, ,....Y C a rol Johnson Secretary-Treasurer .,,,, ,,,. , .,,.,..A,,,, , ,.,.....,.. P auline Williams Class Advisers ,,,.w,,, .,,,,, M iss Cordell and Mr. McCormick sr 1, I I S S ' S . .. I a. - x s 1 . wif' CLASS HISTORY TTL , Starting out as freshmen, we Owed President Mohler a debt of gratitude for Utilizing her efforts in giving us a grand sendolf. , J6fQ,,2'y-1+ Moffjfv Trekking on what seemed a long road, we gradually OST! my Hardened ourselves to high school life. As we waltzed into our sophomore year, Many of us became more accustomed to the school. Entering into more activities, we Rose to prominence in speech and music, and In these capacities soon distinguished ourselves. Capable guidance was shown by Jerry Tracy as we Ascertained further progress toward our goal. A colorful Spanish Prom. Knock-out as president was Dale Weber! Excited we awaited our senior year. We ,aw rf' N 1 Then our third year was highlighted by q In sooth the spotlight of our last year was The presentation of A Connecticut Yankee in King Artbufs Court. Watching his flock was President Fickling. As We leave ye dear Alma Mater, remember Ye have a place in our memory forever. HARVEY FICKLlNG- Pickles -Pic CAROL JOHNSONiSe'vcntecn 4. 43 Ir. Sphinx 4. Green and VVh1te 1, 2. 8 O .2 3 A cs . Band 33 Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Chorus 3, 43 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Basket ball 33 Track 13 Student Council 3, 4, Pres. 43 Vice'Pres. of Class 23 Pres. of Class 43 Class Play 43 Orchestra 33 Dramatics 4. Annual Staff, Ass't Editor 43 Athenian Club 43 Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Commercial Club 43 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Vice-Pres. of Class 43 Operetta 2, 43 Science Club 3, 43 Declam 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 13 Prom VVaitress 23 Class Play 43 Dramatics 2, 3, 43 Extemp. Finals PAULINE W1LLIAMS- Polly -Polly P1'ytail.r Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Commercial Club 43 G.A.A. 2, 3, 43 Class Secretary 43 Operetta 43 Speech 13 Homecoming Queen's Attendant 43 SENIQRS ,ll I I I N A I I N ICRT-- ,lack ,-Iitmlr' Annual Staff Iinlitor 4, Athenian Club 2, 43 Ilanwl I. 2, 3, 4, Iloostcr Club I. f 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, 4, Class Scc'y-Treas. 23 Opcri-Ita 2, 4: lleclam 2, 3, 4, Class Play 4, Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4, Ilrainatim 4, Vlr. Sphinx I. 2, 3. 4, Ac- companisl I, 2, 3, 4, Iixtemporancous Finals 4, Nal'l Honor Socicty 4, Salutatorian 4, BIARAIORIE IHJUXYENS-'4fXIargie Iizixiizidm ll'I'clc Iloostcr Club I, 2, 3. 4, Chorus I, 2, 3. 4, Commcrcial Club 4, Opcrctta 2, 4, Glcc Club I, jr. Sphinx Typist 4, Green anwl lYli'Ic Typist 4. MARY ANN IiCYCKf 3Iary - :lI'glfl.V-X' Ilooslcr Club I, 2, 3, 4, Chorub I, 2. 3. 4: Opcrctta 2. 4, lilce Club I. ROSIfI,I..'X CAIPY- R0sy i llo0ts -- Tlu' :lv1u'r1rf1r1 Annual Staff, Typhi 4, Hand 2, 3, 4, Iloostcr llub I. 2. 3. 45 Chorus 2. 4, , Comnxcrcial Club 3, 41.01JPYCIl3 2, 4, Claeg Play 4, Library Asft Z, CIYCIICSITII - 3, Iirccn and Vllhitc 2, Nat'l Honor Socin-Iy'4. MARILYN JEAN CAl.lJXYEI,I.-'Tin' .'IHlt'I'l-Cllll lfirl Annual Staff, Rei rtcr 4, Hand 3, 4, .gjopstcr Club I, 3, 4, Chorus I, 2. 43 . ILA..-K. 2, 3, 4, fliigrdttfijafbcienc 'lub 3, 43 Ilcbatc 2, 3, Stuflcnt Coun- ' cil 4, Orchestra 3. 4': ff 66 Cl'uIi'xI, f Clays Play 4, Green and XYhitc 2. 3, jr. Sphinx 3, -Ig IJ..-X.R. Award 4, ARNOLD IIIQIIAIl,l.Ilifu,-Xrixicu--I7i'of'I'r',v fonriml Iintcrcfl from Moline 3, llooster Club 4. ll.-XRLIQNIQ Ill-LILXII.I.IEf3'IJilu 7,ll1'x.v .'lrm'Vz'I'11 -rg Entcrccl from Nlolinc 3: Iloostcr Club 3, 4: Chorna 4, Oper:-Ita , Ilrven :curl - lYhitc 4, NIARILOC IIi:Ii.'k'l'IiS- LoL1 fIIoliIIi1y lloostcr Club I. 2, 3, Chorus I. 2. 4, Suulcnl Council, Scc.-Trcas, 2: Opcrutta 2. 4: Prom XY:ailrws 2, Library .-Xss't 2. l,ORlfT'IiA lJi4,Kl'1'ZIiI, f l.0rric f 1 ui'im'i .v ll'1'f'v Iloostcr Club I, 2, 3, 4. ROI!IiR'I' IiS'I'ICRl.IilN- Look Ifntcrcfl from Iizwt Nlolinc 3, lloohiur Club 4, llaflxctlvall 4. SPENCER If.XSSI'I'l I'-- Aliuxlevtlmll Annual Staff, Rcportcr 4, ,Rooster Club I. 3. I: Clioruls 3, Ilafkctball Il. 2. 3, 4: I'ooIball I, 2. 3. 4, 'Irack I. 2, 3. 4, Stuflcnt louncil I. 2. Sec. 21 Class v Sq-c.3I'rcas. 3, Prom Xl'ai1er 2, Honiccoming King 4, Nat'l Honor Society 4. ' UICLI.-X FISK-4 ,luIic - Ifooliev-.Iliad'ulI'.v Ilooatcr Club I, 2, 3. 4: Chorus 2. 3. 4, Opcrctta 2. 4, Speech I, FRANCIS l RANCKfCaf'fm .r Ffzrrrirr' Booster Club I, 2, 3, 4, I- .l ,A. I, 2, 3, 4, Iiaskctball 3, Track I, 2. 3. IIERTRIJIPE OR.-XI3ERT- Gt:rtyI'v-T1711' Sfurj' Booster Club I, 2, 3, 4: Chorus I, 2, 3, Crnmm-rcial Club I, Operetta 2. LAU R ICI. HARI'ER+IIarf1c'r'.r Rooster Club I, 3, Basketball I, 2, 3, Football I, 2, 3, Iirccn and XYh'tc 2. 3, 4, Ass't Eclitor 3. C0-Editor 4. ROBERT I'I.XYI'lS- llutchS440zrtdnruxvimziz Iioostcr Club I, 2, Ilasketball I, 2. 3, 4, Football I. 2. 3, 4, Track I. 2, .. NAIDICNE IIOHENlilJKEN-''Narlu-.-Iu1vr'1'mn1 .IUIIVIIIII of X1rr'.vr'il!1 Iloostcr Club I, 2. 3. 4, Chorus I. 4, Conimcrcial Club 4, lI..X.A, 2. 3. 4: Kllcc Club I. 4, Opcrctta 4. Y IQ HELEN HlILEYKJE'I'-I.:'bw'!y lloostcr Club I, 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 3. 4. I,I.OYl7 IIOPPICR- f!7U1i'H BDU! Entsrcrl from Ottawa 2, Annual Staff. lluaincv Mgr, 4, .Xthvnian Club 4. Iloostcr Club 2. 3, 4: Opcrctta 2. 4: Class Play 4, Nlovic Operator 2, 3. 4, jr. Sphinx 4, Ilramatics 3, 4. ERLA IJAXVNIE HUTCHINSON- IIutcl1'V lx'm1II Booster Club I, 2, 3: ILA..-X. Z, 4, Scicncc Club 4, XVILLIABI KIl'INIif- Hill -C. S. .'X'c1vx Booster Clubi I, 2, 3, 4, F.F..-X. I: Ilaskciball I. 2. 3. 4: Football 2. 3. 4, Track 2. 3, Speech I: Clans Play 4. 9 Geneseo Township High School V fir fs 'n 'F 2 w THE SPHINX. .1947 A 5 s 5 A,,,. J ii? : : 2 Z. E :f ity hh, 1. ':,'- ,. Q- .. 4 'S ELAINE RLICMMER-C'izIl1'rig All Girls Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Uperetta 25 Speech l. JOYCE KRANTZ-LVomnn'.r Home Comfwmiori Band 25 Boosttr Club 2, 3, 4, HELEN LANlJS4 Hell-wan ---Scfrcts Booster Club 45 G.A.A. 1, DALE LEUNHART-1000 lokas Annual Staff, Ass't Business Mgr. 45 Athenian Club 15 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Booster Club 4: Chorus 3, 45 F.F.A. l, 25 Track 15 Operetta 45 Orchestra 1, 45 Glee Club 35 Class Play 4. 3 Cliss Dlty Secretary 4 llramatics Z Creen and VVhite 2, 35 jr. Sphinx lyust 4 'Nwtl Honor Society 4 I . - . A 1-4 14'-VQL ' . ,' M, Rn.i'li' iiifiigivawif-Lymreilmiiriiifiii 'LJ '1 J 4 3 ROBERTA LEVVIS- Bert -Grcgy Writer Booster Club 1,12, 3, 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 G.A.A. 35 Operetta Z, 45 Speech 1, 2, Annual Staff, Reporter 45 Athenian Club Z, 35 Booster Club 1, Z, 3, 45 G.A.A. 35 Speech 1, 25 Student Council 15 Class Play 45 Prom XVaitress 25 Library Asst 25 Jr. Sphinx, Reporter 3, 4, Typist 45 Natll Honor Society 4. DONALD illEIEl-141'lirnie f Hong H011g'i,fSt'1F7lL'0 Digfst Banrl 1, 2, 3, 45 Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 3, 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. ,I 45 Track l, 2,-3, 45 Operetta -15 Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 45 Speech 25 Student Council 25 Uramatics 45 filee Club 35 Orchestra 4. VONDA M EN DEN HAL1,-Clmrm Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Commercial Club 3, Vice-Pres. 45 Glee Club 15 Operetta 2, 4. MARION MENZENBERCl4 Mert +R0ilbook Booster Club 1, 2, 35 Commercial Club 3. DON MILNER Clliploma granted for military servicel MARGARET MOHLERi'Margie f.1lnd0m0i.f0lI0 Athenian Club 1, Z, 3, 4, President 45 Bantl 1, 2, 3, 45 Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 45 Science Club 1, 25 lleclam 2, 3, 45 Dramatics 2, 35 Class Play 45 Homecoming Queen 45 jr. Sphinx Z, 3, 45 Nat'l Honor Society 4. ALVERA MORTONf Mort fT0day'.r Woman Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Commercial Club 3, 45 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. GERALIJINE MYERS- Gerry -'Home Braufiful lianrl 1, 2, 3, 45 Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Uramatics 2. DAVID NELSON-f'ANels 7Tiuir Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 F.F.A, 1, 2, 35 Science Club 4. ,TIM OBERLE- Obs -Field and Strmm Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Football 1. SHIRLEY O'HARAanShirley-0 fLadiCs' Homv fourrzal Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Chorus 1, 2, 35 Commercial Club 45 Operetta 2. UO RUTH Y RAHNf lJottie fk'r'ad0r'.r Digczvt Booster Club 2, 3. 45 Commercial Club 45 G.A.A. 45 Operetta 45 Green and XVhite, Reporter 2, Ass't Editor 3, Editor 45 Secretary for Class Play 45 Glee Club 4. DUANE RAHXf4 Bu1l -Tlic Amdririzri .ll0ri'ur3' Club l, Z, 3, 4. RASCH KEf I'ete fVital 5170001105 Club 25 Booster Club 2, 3, 45 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 35 Track 15 Dramatics 2, 45 Science Club 45 Student Council 2, 3, 45 and VVhite 25 Jr. Sphinx, Reporter 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Nat'l Honor Society 45 Valedictorian 4. ROESNER- Letty Hou -Busirwsr IfVe0k Baud 1, 2, 3, 45 Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Commercial Club 3, 4, Pres. 45 Green band VVhite, Reporter 2, 45 Jr. Sphinx, Typist 45 Class Play Bus. Mgr. 45 5 Drama ics 2. as V X' 'l . 4 Y X 1 - if ua 5, ,Q . X? 5 X ,N 1 MARJORIIC RUTl.I2lJCili- Marge -l'oyui' Athenian Club I, 2, Rooster Club I, Z, 3, 4, ti.A.A. I, Vice-l'res. of Class I, Science Club I, Speech l. DONAVON SCHMOLL --Sm'i'u.r.vful I- ni'mir1yf llooster Club, lf.F.A. ARLAYNE SCH R0lfDliR4 llabe fl.l'f4' llooster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 4, ti.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. of Class 3, Science Club 4, Speech 1, 2. JOYCE SCI'IUl.TZ7 vloke fI7l'1zH111 Athenian Club I, 2, 3, 4, lloostur Club I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Clee Club 3, 4, Operctta 2, 4, Science Club 3, 4, Speech 2, 33 Class l'lay 4, Library Ass't 2, 3, 4, tircen and XYhite, Reporter 2, News Editor 3. SHIRLEY SCIIXVENINtII-IR- Sl1irl -lhiffvmit Booster Club I, 2, 3, 4. Jeretta 7 4 Sptech I Student Couniil 2 ui brir Ass ' amatics 2, , ' een ' ' e , , Sccre a 3 Declam .1 Class Play, l-'rompter 4. VIRGINIA SETTlfNJ'tlin -it'rmxnmfmlilfzii llooster Club I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Commercial Club 3. 4, KLA..-X. I. 2, J O1 -, , Q - 3 S ' ' 5 tilec Cl l 2, 3, 4, Lf 1 y . :ft , I, Dr 3 t-r and Xl hit 2, 3 4 t ry 4 3 Q CAROL SBIITH- Smitl1y iSrI1olu.vIir Rooster Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, 2: Uperctta 2. 4. RICHARD SNONY-tIr0r'4'r .v Jonrmil Booster Club 2, 3, 4, l .F.A. I, 2, 3, 4, llaskctball I, Track 2, 3, 4, Cross Country 3, 4. JOYCE SOMMERS-- jo -Tv'41z'cI Entered from Hoopole High School 4, Hand 4: llooster Club 4, tl.,-LA. . VIOLET SOCERS7 Yi 7li'l'ff1'v' IIUIIIIIV :mil frtll'tIL'PI.Y Band I. 2, 3, 4, llooster Club I, 2, 3, 4, Comlncrcial Club 3, 4: CLA..-X. 4, Science Club 4, Orchestra 4. X KENNETH S'l'I'fYl'1NS- Kennic' Nnliouizl Gi'ogfruf'li1'i' liooster Clubl 7 3 4' Chorus I 7 3 4' lflf X I 2 3 4' l' sketlrill 3 ,-.., . , ,-.-. , . . . . . Hi- 1 - 3 Football 2, 3, 4, Track I, 2. 3, 4, tilcc Club 2, tlpcrettzi 2, 4, Student l cil 2, 3. JOHN TA YLURf Sle,i'1tw1,ixv llasketball I, 2, 3, lfootball 2, Track I, 3. ALLAN TUMLINSON- Xlick -li.w1111'r'c llooster Club I, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Football 2, 4, Track I, 2, 4. Q Booster Club I, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 3, llasketball 2, l7ootball I, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, .XJ JERRIE TRACY-Trur Ilrtci-ti'z'v.v President of Class 2, Student Council I, 2, Prom XVaiter 2. DARRELL XVALTERSf llucky''-St'li4Jlf1.tt1'c Couch Booster Club I, 2, 3, 4, llasketball I, 2, 3, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Track I, 2, 3 . DALE li. IVEl3ERf lDalie f XYelxl1ie --'C'ozmtry Gwxtlcnlaii lland I, 2, 3, 4, liooster Club I, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4: Chorus 2, 3, 4, l7.F.A. I. Z, 3, 4, Pres. 3, Track I, Cross Country 2, Class l'res. 3, Operetta 4, Student Council, Vice-Pres. 4, Stnior Play 4, jr. Sphinx I, 2, 3, Editor 4, Athletic Mgr. 3, 4, liaton Twirling I, 2, 3, 4: Drum Major 4, Dramatics 4, Nat'l Honor Society 4. JERRY IYEl.l.S--Fortzim' Booster Club 4, Chorus 3. 4, l .l .A. I, 2, 3, 4, Track I, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 4, Movie Operator 4. RICHARD XVIESESHl7ick iI'm1'r'1'c Fizrrizvi' Annual Staff, Reporter 4, llooster Club I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, l7.l7.A. I, 2, 3, 4. Sentinel 3, Treasurer 4, lfootball l, 2, 3, 4, Track I, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 3, Xat'l Honor Society 4. ALICE IVINEFURlJNElifll'1mmr1'x lluy lianrl 2, 3, 4, lloostcr Club I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3. 4, ti..X,.X. 2, 3, 4, Operetta 4: Speech Z. 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3: llramatics 2, Class l'lay 4, Green and IYhite 2, 3, 4, ARDEN YVOODRC Nlf XYoody fC 'orum't Band 2, 3, 4, lioostcr Club I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, 3, 4, lf.I ,A. I, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 4, Operetta 4. Diplomas granted for military service to: Oliver Pickens, llill Larimer, Francis Oldaker, Melvin IYiley, ticraltl A, Colter. 11 Geneseo Township High School 'qbbiu all i L. , I 1 I If 'if ' i T ' ll 'E ' wg- 4 X' 1 l THE SPHINX . . . 1947 , D574 Z j ,U 5 SENIOR CLASS PLAY The senior class play, A Comzecticut Yankee in King Arzflmfs Court, was presented in the high school auditorium on December 12 and 13. The play, a comedy in Prologue, Three Acts, and Epilogue, was one of the most colorful plays given because of the Arthurian costumes. The Prologue takes place in the Bennett home at the present time. Hank Bennett, a young electrician, knocks himself cold while trying to fix a radio. During the three acts he finds himself in the court of King Arthur, June 21, 528 A.D., and in the midst of a plot to usurp the king. Another bolt from the blue brings Hank back to the present day and a happy ending. The cast is as follows: Hank Bennett .,,.,,,,,,, ..,.,.,,,, ,.., ...,.,,,. H a r Vey Fickling Marion, his sister ..,, Alice Winefordner Mrs. Bennett ..,,,..,, ,..,,.,.,.... J oyce Schultz King Arthur ,,,,..,., .,..i.....,,.., J ohn Ahnert Queen Guenever, Merlin ,,,,. ,.,. , ,, .,,, ,W Sir Sagramor ,.,,,, Clarance ,,,, Elaine ,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,. , -.,Margaret Mohler .-.-...,.Dale Leonhart ,,,,,.-...Dale Weber ,,r-,..,Richa1'd Raschke ,,.-,....Carol Johnson Sir Launcelot ,.,.,..,.,.... ,.,..,.,.. L loycl Hopper Queen Morgan Le Sandy ,.,,,,,,,,. Fay., ,......,,,,,.,. Rosella Cady ...-.,.,,.Marilyn McHenry Geneseo Township High School CAN YOU IMAGINE 3 X Francis Francks a big businessman. Helen Holevoet world's best typist. Vonda Mendenhall President Truman's personal secretary. Arnold Dc-Baillie one of America's best farmers. John Taylor a movie actor. Marian Menzenberg running an ice cream store. Helen Lands short. Joyce Krantz not studying. Robert Hayes without Paul Joe. Laurel Harper a radio commentator. Betty Roesner a newspaper reporter. Mary Ann Buyck without the Navy. Geraldine Myers with straight hair. Dorothy Rahn as editor of Life Magazine. Joyce Schultz a Hollywood make-up artist. Bob Esterlein playing professional basketball. Richard Wiese president of America's largest dairy company. Alice Winefordner singing in a night club. Jim Oberle a famous orator. Arden Woodrum managing an airport. Marilyn McHenry sitting still. Carol Smith an history teacher. Arlayne Schroeder without her red hair. Shirley Schweninger speaking at Carnegie Hall. Gertrude Gradert head of the telephone opera- tors. Alvera Morton without her shyness. Virginia Sette flunking Bookkeeping. Bill Kiene without his I'll never tell. Don Meier without his football shoulders. Marilyn Caldwell without that spic-and-span look. Elaine Klemmer without her Number Plizf' Julia Fisk without her pleasant disposition. E R Joyce Sommers a beauty operator. Marjorie Rutledge a professional model. Marjorie Bouwens a private secretary. Pauline Williams not looking like a doll. K Lloyd Hopper without his horn-rimmed glasses. Carol Johnson without her infectious giggle. Pickle being 6 foot 2. Dale Weber without a thing to do. Spencer Fassett without that wolf-gleam in is eye. Mick Tomlinson without his comb. John Ahnert as King Arthur. is Margaret Mohler as an old maid. Rosella Cady without her friendly smile. Erla Hutchinson passing a skating rink. Roberta Lewis without her diamond. Shirley O'Hara without the O. N Kennie Stevens without Mary. Richard Raschke getting a P. Violet Souers picking dandelions. Nadene Hohenboken teaching Latin. Jerry Wells without all his track ribbons. Bucky Walters an All-American football star. Darlene DeBaillie Miss America of 1950. Duane Rahn as instructor of Arthur Murray's Dance School. Jerry Tracy becoming a detective. Marilou DeBates chosen America's prettiest stenographer. Dale Leonhart quiet. Richard Snow reigning. Loretta DeKezel without her wrist watch. David Nelson hurrying. 13 V if THE SPHINX. .1947 WILL Margaret Mohler leaves her well-dressed appearance to Elizabeth Bollen. Nadene Hohenboken bequeaths her knowledge of Latin to Jeanne Good. Spencer Fassett leaves the girls. Pauline Williams wills her legs to Peggy Fowler. Virginia Sette leaves her knack of doing Book- keeping to Lois Milner. Lloyd Hopper presents Eugene Hawk with his shoes. Pat Van Houette receives Violet Souers' athletic ability. Darrell Walters leaves his touchdowns to Marvin Kleinau. Richard Wiese wills his ability to remember history to Priscilla Hull. Allan Tomlinson leaves Little Butchf' Marilyn Caldwell leaves her art talent to Marilyn Hull. Julia Fisk leaves her voice to Lucille Kane. Duane Rahn bequeaths his dancing talents to Fred- die Crist. Erla Hutchinson leaves her roller skates to Mrs. Harmison. Gertrude Gradert wills her Number Please to Lois Calhoun. Kenny Stevens leaves Mary. Jerry Wells' track ability goes to Dick Ahnert. Dale Leonhart wills his careful driving to Eldon Weber. Marjorie Rutledge bequeaths her carefree manner to Elsa Burton. Darlene DeBaillie leaves the ability to attract the opposite sex to Dora Drescher. Robert Hayes' conversationalism goes to Joan Goss. Alice Winefordner leaves her bashfulness to Evelyn Searle. Don Meiers' brawn is bequeathed to Harold Jones. Carol Johnson's ability to act goes to Dorothy Bishop. Helen Lands wills her height to Charlotte Reschke. Bob Hawkins gets his curly hair from John Taylor. Richard Snow leaves his quietness to Bob Vickroy. Jerrie' Tracy leaves his scientific intelligence to Harlan Van DeViere. Arden Woodrum's pounds go to Jim Sheets. Dale Weberis efficient ways are willed to Ward Blubaugh. Rosella Cady wills her neatness to Marta Searle. John Ahnert's character of leadership goes to James Haff. Richard Raschke wills his brains toi Bob Smith. Jim Oberle leaves high school. Shirley O'Hara's ability to play the piano goes to Audrey Meier. Roberta Lewis bequeaths her stenographic abilities to Marilyn Gainey. Harvey Fickling lends his height to Andy Dupree. Helen Holevoet wills her typing ability to Joyce Stencil. Dorothy Rahn wills her editorship to Delores Noble. David Nelson wills his knowledge to Patsy Palm. Alvert Morton wills her shyness to Vivian Larson. Laurel Harper leaves his sports articles to Sparkie Armstrong. Marjorie Bouwens wills her accordion technique to Phyllis Werkheiser. Joyce Schultz wills her ring to Margaret Peterson. Geraldine Myers gives her sense of humor to Joan Combs. Marilyn McHenry gives her ability to do sit-ups to Evelyn Pinks. Francis Francks wills the games he wins on the Pin-ball machine to Charles Sundeen. Elaine Klemmer's ability to do the Hoki-Coki goes to Virginia Smith. Lorretta DeKezel's ability to fix hair goes to Janice Miller. Marilou DeBates' attractiveness goes to Janice Stach. Bob Esterlein's legs go to Dick Betz. Arnold DeBaillie is leaving Phillip. Mary Ann Buyck leaves her ambition to work to Lois Milner. Vonda Mendenhall leaves fond memories. Bill Kiene leaves his fast talking ways to Arlie Wolf. Marion Menzenberg wills her quiet ways to Beverly Bensenberg, Carol Smith bequeaths her good grades to Betty Bergen. Shirley Schweninger leaves her knack for stacking ice cream cones to Corrine Andrews. Arlayne Schroeder leaves her red hair to Loretta Red,' Swanson. Betty Roesner leaves her pep to Ruth Farnum. Joyce Sommers leaves all the friends she has made this past year. Joan Gernant falls heir to Joyce Krantz's sweet ways. A,vkL 'So I l V Y l QJJW-X,,7f1 . it , My f fi ,Q - ' . K . . ' A . , 7 . . 5 X 1 .Pl .X .J Q eg . rw.. 1-n1Aq'ni 0 I aol W V H ' le, f if I J I 5 I 2 Q59 A 1 . Y JUN x - Nw Y .. 3 Top Row: J. YYooclwartl, R. YVirth, J. Johnson, R. Hoeft, E. Hollen, J. Smith, E. Burton, l.. Calhoun, J. Stenzel, K. Johnson, P. Hull. Fifth Row: li. Stenzel, M. Heller, N. Morgan, R. Heller. M. Searle, M. tiaiucy, ll. liensenberg, li. Fran-k, L. VVill, M. Flemming. ,X Fourth Row: F. Van Houtte, V. Smith, M. Hull, l.. Shaw, l'. Neulicb, S. Nitz, IJ. Schaubroeck, J. Miller, 'X 1 M. Pobanz, J, XVils0n, A. Meier. W ' J 1 ' Third Row: S. Eyer, M. Matteson, C. Fortune, S. Quillcn, G. Hajeck, li. Pinks, J. XVigant, V. Morton, l'. l X ' C Xlvildemuth. l . .. . ,J Secoiid Few: P. Aflams, l.. Milner, D. Urescher, V. Andrews, P. llollieslziger, J. lirokaw, M. Morrell, l.. 1 '- au sen. l xr oy First Row: L., Edwards, L. Sanders, R. Cochran, Y. lleflercq, J. liusenbark, H. Ladwig, IJ. Oltman, - Absent from picture: J. llusenbark, P. 'wanson, D. Noble , .A J ' f .f L71 yy PI'CSid6nt. ..... .... . . . ................................ .... M arvin Kleinau J ' we L, i ViC0-PrCS1dCnt .-...... ....................... ..... .... R 0 b err DeGraeve . '-- ' N X ' Secretary-Treasurer ..... . ................... Janice Smith I-:gf Class Advisers. ........ .... M rs. Bean and Mr. Fuhr S v .J-P V - 'YYY W Y K JM . A i J ' J ., ' - ea.. lvf-'V BOYS 4 1 l Top Row: IJ. Richman, li. George, B. Fitzgerald, M. Kleinau, J. Collis, M. Nculeib, B. Duncan, ll, ,Z Stamper, li. Rasmussen, T. Massingill. -- Third Row: D. VValters, li. Smith, W. XVest. J. NVill, l.. Lohman, C. Defleeter, ll. Defiraeve, J. Claws. Second Kew: R. Park, ll. Hawkins, J. Martins, H. Davis, R. Fowler, D. Schmidt, N. Elliug, li. Vickroy, IJ. hnert. l irstHRowy1: H. Vandeveire, XV. Armstrong, E. Hawk, D. Swanson, B. Arnett, B. Shafer, M. Swanson, li. ami ton. Absent from picture: P. Griggs, M. 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'- .., F ' H E W Q 9. x X 7, 4 w 3 C ' It rr! E' ' r xx, T., . Y x V 'SCDFv4CJAACjM?E BOYS 1 1 5 6 L, .was li v . ,J - , I .X V I JI ,I JU 3 Svill fl! ,! f iii, 'V ' .-.f fg I I 'r , Q FRESHIXII N ga A , I Q 1 4' ,VI'fv' 5' l' LIS , 1' ' f, ff . ' 'L X Geneseo Township High School E X, ,vt f-Sv Q 'L I GIRL v 'l-IVF' n Rial I ,,,, 1 . p j if I f uf' f, I I Top Row: IJ. johnson, j. Schlenzcn, KI. Hutchinson, I'. XYcrkicscr, II. Scars, S. Iiurgston. R. Hoogerwcrf, f 'A f IS. Bergen, Il. Bishop, BI. Ilohrinskc, J. Kane, VI. Ilaff. . Fourth Row: S. XVanner, II. Stitch, j. fisrnant, I'. Ilocft, I , Rahn, C. Tomilson, li. Xewnham, I'. Stnttler, ' I. Nussear, J. Gremling, li, Rogers, I.. Swanson. . 5 Third Row: P. Stenzel, D. Chaffcc, I . Van Voorcn, II. Lough, DI. Rahn, J. IlcSuttcr, R. YYelIs. I'. Palm, s Q 7 M. Martins, M. Torreyson, I.. Peterson. Second Row: M. Parpart, V. Schuetzlcr, I.. Xlcrccr, R, Ilclfailw, ll. Specht, E. Farrell, N. Lock, I. Stamper, M. DeSp1inter. I First Row: G. Parpart, IJ. Van IJeR0cystin:', NI. Gotch, I.. Iicrnant, II. Ilranil, BI. Ileflercq, I'. Gordon, x 5 I. Dc1'auw. Absent from picturc: I.. I.iIIiam, I.. Ohcrlc, I. XYarrcn. k,I I President ............ .. Dorothy Bishop Vice-President ............ . ....... Roberta Wells Secretary-Treasurer. .,... ,.,.,.,,,,,,,, , W Lauretta Swanson Claks Advisers ......... f .... ........ .... . . . .. .. ....... Miss Madden and Mr. Raiser Top Row: Y. Darling, T. Ibonahoc, R. Martin, XY. Ilahnks, IJ. Kean. if Sunil:-cn, NI. Schanhrocck, Il. XVCIIS, XY. Peterson, BI. farlson, nl. NYI1lCf0l'fI11EI', A. Dupre, II. Johnson. Fourth Row: T. Duncan, II. Nickerson, E. IDeSpIinter, C. Holslanflsr. R. Miller, Il. Nclson, Il. Stafford, M. Ketchum, A. Ilartnian, DI. Munson. XY, Kowitz, IJ, Fassctt, A. Iiyrich. Third Row: C. Ilrcshcr, NI. Holt-vovt, II. Ford, II. I.cwis. IJ. Iennings, Ii. fhristcnscn, I.. Stonewall. DI. Grittman, j. Krauss, Il. Klcckncr, IJ. Kershaw. Second Row: IJ. Vcrschfmrc, R. Ilrummett, T. Necls, IJ. Remme, -I. Smith, I'. Stottlcr, IJ. Ilowzcnga, I . Crist, IJ. Franks, Ii. Iiolscr, A Holevoct. First Row: IJ. Ilrown, II. Scales, K. Railcy, C. Johnson, R. YYalsh, j. XXIBIIHCF, U. ljaxson, IF. Hilmcr I. Haff. Absent from picture: E. Talbot, G. Apperson. i I QFRESHMEN 2, Bovs ., 4 , -fm. -W , 17 , ' fy. . f' I fb THE SPHINX . . . 1947 ?Q 5 xjf' gg 'ti x ' 1 0 U A I Geneseo Township High School Qwggf? Jffw M ,I K' rf W LW' - 1 ,f m 1. WL5 ' ' K '- W, K. nn I A ,JL if I 7 V .1 N K Y. IN A146 Q H 1 G J' , . 5. S, K K Q , ,K -o 5' TW -JY-1 . x f 1 . ' N 1. 2 Y' s 12,..f..,.v.Q...14.4. SMD CRGANIZA TIGNS B .- 'M . , in I. -1 v Q 'x-xx, N, 1 'K o , X 4' K ix 3 ' a ii. 1. -5 NL .xi V -lk A . , 1 'Q .o ' -1. a -. , Q 1 A Q A 3 . . xx I. -.Q . . , 4 X . THE SPHINX . . . 1947 SPEECH H946-472 During the 1946-1947 season the speech department has had out- standing talent in all squads and has won most of the contests in which the members of speech participated. The girls, declam squads consisting of twenty girls went to Davenport, November 18. Polly Sassen, Audrey Meier, Alice Winefordner, Margaret Mohler, and Janice Smith were in the finals. Janice Smith won first in Oratory. Bob Vickroy, Bill Stamp- er, and John Ahnert ranked high in Boys' Declam. In the all school Extempore Contest, February 3 to February 20, Janice Miller won first out of 264 students who participated. Other finalists were Marvin Kleinau, Roma Hoeft, John Ahnert, Bob Vickroy, Phyllis Adams, Carol Johnson, Richard Raschke, Polly Sassen, and Elsa Burton. , The speech squad won the N.C.I.C. award February 22, by getting six firsts, four seconds, and three thirds and ten out of a possible twelve ribbons. The first place winners were D. Noble, J. Smith, J. Miller, J. Ahnert, B. Vickroy, and A. Winefordner. On March 1, Geneseo captured the District Speech Championship with five firsts and two seconds. The advanced dramatics class also won a second place with the play Jazz and Minuetf' At the N.C.I.C. dramatic festival at DeKalb, March 8, Geneseo pre- sented a one act play, The Neighbors. D. Noble and J. Smith were selected to be in an All Star cast while S. Nitz and J. Miller were named as understudies. Geneseo won the Class A school award for total participation, and Janice Miller and Delores Nobel qualified for the state finals in extempore and verse respectively. The debaters tied for third, and the play Jazz and Minuetl' also won third place. J. Ahnert and A. Winefordner each won a fourth place, C. Johnson, a fifth, and Smith a sixth. The Varsity debaters were M. Kleinau, G. Torreyson, affirmative, with R. Hoeft as alternate, and J. Miller and R. Raschke, negative, with P. Adams as alternate. At Geneseo on December 9, and at Burlington, Iowa, January 18 our group won six out of eight debates. At Augustana, February 7-8, they won five out of twelve. Twenty-four schools were entered at Sterling, February 15, in Conference Debate, the debaters won four out of six and second place. In Mendota, March 15, at Sectional they tied for third place. 20 jg, L . , K X ff,Q.,:A,1i, Geneseo Township High School is -9 ' J fx' ' A YN' ,JJ vo ..,,qixx 4 N -WJ ' N 5 ff ' ilu' 411442 My AM .SN gg :j:,.-,::' 1 If - f 1 ,AJ f 7 ' l l -1 ' 'W . :L 5- Q, , La, -J f C. A X s '--X .J i 'f, -.ax -J l Q ,g N.-3 K-- I 5 f-0.5.9 YJ ,.-TR, -5 -X N 1 Vx 'f,,.::- ,'q 5 W3 .Q':Si.'l'op Row: D. C'l1riQtt-int-xl. U, Paxfou. R, Raachlte. li. Vlolmson, hl. Alini-rt, ll. XYchcr, ll. Stzmipcr, ll. A ' t A 'kr0 ll. llillmcr Q lg, , W Y' ,. 3 , , , . ,. . . ,. . E tfq, Xliihhc Row: ll. Il'lCli'lllH!,, NX. llahnlw. Xl. lxlcmzxu. li. lorr0yS0H, lf 3Cl11llllH'0CCli, S. Nutz, IJ. Nohle, j, Q E .lr. Holley f4lll'l'Cl0!'l. xii? -5,-, llottom Row: il. Nlillcr. l'. Amlams, R. lloctt. vl. Smith. l'. l':ilm. IJ, llixliop. ' ' N eg Almscnt from pictnru: Nl, Torreysmi. ti. ll' vk, F. Crist, 21 r 5 YJ 4 - lbw, Jljx ,Yarn '-T, . Q5 eu- 1' Qt it ,, -A if-,L ga 'N ,gl E. 1' Q 25 'im 1 egg 55 5 1 :R E., N 2 C M -.v - 5 bb 'l Q ' , vi C 1, Csw qi -Xl lla M .95 'JN A al5 Q Q 'Q ga' ' 'Lf 'S 1,3 QQ V V 'A Q do KD , I - 3 Qi .Q js ,...3, .1 Qx , 'KN Q . ,,- ri' et: fl' 5 0 V -R ' CSX rg 1 Q5 2.1. 2. T31 . .. . . 21 in ,si ,,f2,2f-5 ,i ' - l at A Q3 Q . 3 Q, 1, Q5 l - ff ,- o -rf? ' ' ' ., . i ,f sf-0 1- D f' P --4,.,,-'L .I L YE- 13 A ,.f- f-Z2, 5 Fi, -if 'A .1 ,A lb, 'Q -Q ,--ff Top Row: C. johnson, l'. Hoeft, li. lhirtun, l.. Callioun, li. I!iQhop, Nl, Nlohlt-r, ti. 'l'orri-yaon, -I. Nlillcr. Mirlfllu Row: J. jolmson, P. Aflams, S. Ilrown, R. Hovft. rl. tlcrnant, ll. Noble, J. Stach. l Bottom Row: P. Sassvn, A. Meier, Vl. Smith. lf. Searle. A. XYiui-forflner. 21 THE SPHINX . . . 1947 MUSIC The music department, under the direction of Miss Santee and Mr. James, has had a very busy and successful year. p The band started things rolling by performing clever stunts at the football games. Aided by the baton twirlers, the band also helped pep up the basketball games. The highlight of the year was the presentation of the musical comedy, Rio Rico. A number of students went on an expedition to search for the hidden Moon Gold's treasure which was on Cocos Isle in the South Seas. The leadership of Miss Santee, the stage settings designed by Mr. James, and the hard work of an excellent cast all helped to make it a beautiful and colorful operetta. The cast included John Ahnert, Elsa Burton, Darlene Oltman, Julia Fisk, Janice Smith, Alice Winefordner, Lloyd Hopper, Dale Leonhart, Dale Weber, Eugene Hawk, Don Meier, Bob Vickroy, James Munson, Arden Wooalrum, and Eldon Weber. Audrey Meier was the accompanist. Other musical events included the annual Christmas program and several assembly programs by both vocal and instrumental groups. Geneseo was host to the solo and ensemble district contest on March 29, and to the district organization contest on April 19. Our school was well represented at both these contests and, as always, made an excellent showing. i Geneseo might well be proud of its orchestra, for it is the only one in this part of the state. The stringed ensemble, also, is quite rarely found in high schools of our size and even larger. But Geneseo is the proud owner of such a group as well as a girls' octet which has always proven its worth at any contest. 22 Gcncsco Township High School BAND Iizxuk Row Cstzlnrlimglz II. Ificlxllng. Il. Ifitzgcrrnlsl, ll. XYcl1cr. Nlr, 'Iznnvs Cinstrnctorl, II. Slllllll, IJ, Van Urpclorp, IS, Riclmnm, Il. XII-ivr, I'. Ilocft, I'. Cloclmrzm, IJ. llzulflxvcll. IJ. llishop, il. NIL-yn-rs, 14. Scales. llzlclq Row fsittfngli R. II:cl1coc'lx. Nl. Snnnxnx1. If, Ilollvn. II. Rm-un-r. A. XYIncfor1l11ur. .X. XX'oo4Irum, N. Iilling. -I, Xlnnson. Il. Ilzxwlxiny. Ii. Nlzu-cngill, ll. .-Xllncrt. R, fully. Il. I.oftn5. Il. Svhmiclf: Baton ll twirlerwr lnm Stznnpur Qstqmnlimg. lrftb. NI. Nlznttuson Cstamling. righ Xliwlrlle Row: E, XXYCIJLT. R. llnllvr, KI, III-llrr, Ii, Ilnrton. E. Svzxrlc. IP. Ilruarlu-r, I'. Wfrkheiaer. C, Ilrokzxw, NI. Czllllwvll. -I. Smith, ,I. Iimkzxw. Il. lining. lf Snnlluvn. Y. Som-rx. Nl. IIHICIIIIIFUII. IJ. Leon- hurt. Iron! Row: DI. .XlllI0l'l, I.. lnlllrvnn. -I. Nnxllxlurx. XI. Svilrlc. VI. Xxlxlx. XI, Xlolllvr. Ii. Xulxon. I-1. Hawk. ORCHESTRA op Row: I'. NCLIICIIU. DI. Wilson. NI. I'olx:1nz, Il. Ixllnler ISIZIIIYIIIIIJI. I3. fflllfll. Il, NIcivr. II. llzxwlxinw. Il. , Slmfvr. I. XY:-rkhsiscr, A. XYoorIrnm, il. Nlnnfon. Y. Sauer-, IJ. l4L'Olll12lI'l. Nlnlmllc Row: DI, Moss, A. Blcwr. R. Ilnutt. NI. lzxlrlwvll. -I. Smxth, lu. XXI-lwr. Ia. Ilnrton, I.. lzxllmun, It. Hawk. lint Row: I', Ilarnnll. Ii. 'l'orrL-pon. FI. NL-lllx, NI. S1-nrlc. -I. Ahnert, 23 THE SPHINX. .1947 CHORUS Top Row: V. Mendenhall, E. Klcnnner, R. frilly, R. flzirk, Il. I-inert, Il. Sears, RI. Hutchinson, J. Schlenf zen, M. Iiouwens, P. Neuliuh, IJ. llellailliu. Seventh Row: M. Buyck, J. Schultz, S. Nitz, 1. lioorl, NI. Nlzirtins. I'. Thies, I. Taylor, R. Farnum, A. Meier, P. Adams, A. XVinefordner. Sixth Row: C. johnson, N. Iflling, Ii. Smith, XI. Hzinforrl, Il, Bishop. C. Ilolte, Ii. Stenzel. li. Ilelfraetes E. YYeher, B, Hawkins, N. Hohenlmoken. Fifth Row: E. Hawk, B. George, Ii. Vickroy, Il. Kilxler. Y. Iloone, S. Ilrown, T. Oldfield, I'. Ilollioslager, ll. Leonhart, J. Munson, li. Shafer. Fourth Row: Ii, Defiraeve, H. Vanflervicre, K. Stevens, ti. Torreyson, IJ. IleI'nuw, J. Kennzuly, j. Miller, N. Morgan, I. XVells, A. XYoorIrum, ll. lfitzgcralrl. Third Row: H, Iones. H. Fickling, IJ. XXX-Iyer, Xliss Santee fllirectorl. NI. Iiaincy, M. Polyanz, III. Ilellatcs, I. Ahnert, IJ. Meier, li. Scales. Second Row: I.. Kane, I'. Ilarnall, Nl. lizilclwell, VI. Goss, C. Iivsrlilxc. R. Lewis, V. Selle, DI. Fisk. First Row: E. Ilurton, ,I. Smith, Ii. Sczirlc, I.. fxillioun, IJ. Nolmlc. Il. Ilciiseiilyerg, J. NYiIson, IJ. Ollnizin. Y GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Top Row: R. XVells, tl. Swanson, J. Good, S. Nitz, ll. Stenzel, S. llnrgston, N. Hutchinson, ll. Sears, T. Oldficlfl, P. Stenzel, J. DeSutter. Third Row: M. Parpart, Il. Adams, il. Stenzel, N. Morgan, li. Parpart, l'. llollicslztgcr, I.. Kane, P. Sassen, J. Schlenzen, ID. Specht. Second Row: P. Gordon, C. Smith, I.. Milner, R. Heller, N. Hohenboken, Miss Santee Cllircctorj, ll. Bensenberg, III. Heller, D. Bishop. First Row: D. Rahn, J. Schultz, V. Sette, M. Gainey, P. XYillian1s, D. Oltman, ll. Noble, P. Thies, 24 Geneseo Township High School 1946 TRACK The 1946 track squad had a successful season by doing well in most of the meets which they entered. Two boys, Bill Neulieb and Glenn Farrell, were standouts throughout the season and between them they won many points for the Maple Leaf team. Neulieb proved himself to be the most outstanding sprinter in this part of the state by flashing in the 100 yd. dash with these places: First in district and Third in the state. He was elected captain and scored 78243 points during the season. Farrell, though out some of the season with a pulled muscle, made a name for himself by breaking the 880 yd. run record for the Geneseo Invita- tional Relays, the third largest meet of its kind in Illinois. The team as a whole took part in seven triangular and dual meets and lost only to Rock Island in this group. This was the first loss in triangular and dual competition since April 16, 1944, which is undoubtedly an out- standing record. Other team placings Were second in the Night Relays, as defending champions at District 5, and taking the fourth spot at the conference meet. There were 20 major lettermen: Nine seniors and eleven juniors. The sophomore squad also turned in an impressive record by winning a good number of their meets. A large percentage of the younger squad's meets were of the postal type. Rodney Remme was conference champion in the mile run for the sophomores. Marvin Neulieb Was elected hon- orary captain. Twenty-one boys were awarded sophomore letters. CROSS COUNTRY The cross country team put a feather in their cap when they Walked off with the North Central conference championship led by Jerry Wells, conference champ. In dual meets and cross country runs they broke about even with wins and losses. Jerry Wells was elected captain. Top Row: D. Hillmer, U. Pzixson, IJ. Christensen, II. jones, R, Collis, ll. Jennings, IJ. Dohrinskc, lf. Crist, T. Neels. Middle Row: Coach McCormick, A. liyrick, R. Remme, R. Rnsnnisscn. ll. George, XY. XYest, R. Klavinc, C. Drescher. liottom Row: R. .-Xhnert, 13, Rickman, R. Snow, A. XYoodrum, VI. XXX-lls, K. Vfaff, R. Arnett, 25 THE SPHINX. .1947 Top Row: ll. Ern, ll. Fortl, C. Sunilt-en, ll. Keag, Y. Darling, XY. llahnks, R. XValtch, ll. Kirshaw, T. llovahees, T. Duncan. Sixth Row: D. Verschoore, ll. Franks, ll. johnson, ll. Scales, ll. Fassett, Bl. Schaubroeck, XY. Kowitz, ll. Nickerson, J. Smith, XY. Peterson. Fifth Row: Coach Fuhr, J. XY'inefortlner, J. liritman, -I. Munson, ii. Sears, ll. llrown, G. Carroll, . Kissman, C. Antlerson, l'. llarnett, Coach McCormick. Fourth Row: j. Fiers, XV. Klavohn, Y. Hohenlmokcn, R. Fortune, K. Shelton, F. Miller, R. Reese, ll. Malniquist, Bl. Short, ll. Shaw, Coach Blillikin Third Row: R. Fowler, ll. Yickroy, H, llavis, Il. llcllraeve, ll. Stanlpcr, j. lilawe, ll. Duncan, ll. Hawkins, H. Vannleveire. Second Row: Mgr. XY. Illuliaugli, ll. Kicnc, bl. Collis, Xl, Nt-nliclr, l., Harper, M. Kleinau, I. Martins, li. Shafer, Mgr. D. Xvt'lJl'l'. First Row: D. NYaltcrs, K. Stevens, j. Tracy, IJ. Kiefer, R. llayes, l'. Griggs, R. NYiese, A. Tomlinson, S. Fassett. l 1 ,J E FOOTBALL This year,s grid season proved to be a successful one for both the varsity and freshman-sophomore squads. The varsity's chief weakness was a lack of reserve strength. For the season as a whole a record of five wins against four losses was turned in while in conference play they won two and lost three. Four lettermen returned from the fine '45 teamfi Don Meier was elected honorary captain for the 1946 varsity eleven. The freshman-sophomore squad had an exceptionally good year, turning in a record of six wins and only two setbacks for the entire sea- son. The underclass eleven elected Duke Malmquist as their honorary captain. VARSITY SCHEDULE Geneseoi 13 ,.,.. Geneseo 26 ..,,. Geneseo 20 ,,,,. Monmouth Abingdon Aledo Geneseo 6 ,.,., Rock Falls Geneseo 25 .,... Columbus Jet., Iowa Geneseo 27 ..... DeKalb Geneseo 6 ..... Geneseo 19 ...,. Genesee 0 ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :i'All-conference material. 2 6 Mendota Princeton Ottawa Geneseo Township High School I Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Top Row: ll. LAIITISICIISCII. IJ. Ycrschoore, IJ, Ilrown. DI. Gritmzm, -I. Nlunsou. Il. .Ia-niiiiigs, IJ, Ifnssett, XY. Kowilz, D. Stafford, U. Paxsoil. R. XY:iIsh. XY. lllulmziiigh, Nlgr. Third Row: IJ. Ern, li. liarrol, Y. Ilohenlmlscn, R. lfurtiiiie, XY. Iletcrsmi. Y. Darling, lf Suurleeu, Il. Johnson, Ii. lloyd, D. Franck. Second Row: J. lilawe, RI. Neuliclm, IZ. Yickroy. C. .XmIurson, lf. Kissnizm, R. Klzivim-. IJ. Xlzilmquist, l'. Iiarnett, li. Arnett, Dale XYQIIL-r. Mgr. P' 't R ID Sl 'I 9 'f I' ' I: 4-'. . Nuriiiis, li. Iizussilliissvii, l', Griggs. Iirs ow: . .,,c1ml t, .. Iuissatt. I, Ilznvkms. R. I I5 s -I I Absent from picture: ,I. Collis, R. IM-iirm-x'r-. BASKETBALL As was expected, the Geneseo basketball team won few games this season. Lack of height and experience proved to be big disadvantages. A high point of the season was when the Maple Leaves upset a highly rated DeKalb quintet. From the viewpoint of spectators the season was very successful, for this year,s attendance broke all former records. In the North Central Illinois Conference, Geneseo placed sixth wich a record of two wins and six losses. Spencer Fassett made honorable mention in a poll of coaches in the same conference. The varsity squad was as follows: S. Fassett, P. Griggs, Martins, Collis, R. Hayes, R. Schmidt, Glawe, M. Neulieb, R. Vickroy, R. De- Graves, R. Rassmasen, R. Arnett, B. Hawkins. Spencer Fassett was elected honorary captain. The fact that only three of these are seniors, the rest being juniors, along with the outstanding season that the junior varsity had points to what should be a successful season next year. SEASON'S SCHEDULE 40 ,,,,,,,. ,.,,., P rophetstown 39 Geneseo 26 ,,,, Ottawa 38 34 ,,,,,,,, .,.,,, R ock Island 57 Geneseo 33,,,., ,,.,,,,, Cambridge 32 39 .....,.. ,,,,,. O rion 33 Geneseo 44 .,.,,. ..,.,,.. D eKalb 42 41 ,,,.,,,, ,,,,,, M oline 49 Geneseo 26 ,,.,.. ,.., . ., East Moline 65 28 ,.,.,,,, ..,.. . ,East Moline 59 Geneseo 42 ..., ,..,,,,, M endota 45 38 ,,,,,,,, ,.,,,, D ixon 47 Geneseo 30 .,.,, ,,.,,,,, R ock Falls 52 52 ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, C ambridge 33 Geneseo 37 ,.,,. I ..,,.,,.,,,,, Hall Township 56 43. ,..,,,, ,,,,,,Princeton 53 38-MMA mmsterling 32 REGIONAL RECORD 31 ,,,,,,,, ,,Orion 41 Geneseo 52 ,,,.. I ..,.,,. ...Erie 35 41,, , ,,,, ,,,,,, M onmouth 43 Geneseo 29 ,,,,,, , ,,,,,,,, Rock Island 66 27 THE SPHINX . . . 1947 Top Row: IS. Korthals, J. Schlenzen, P. VVerkhefser, j. Gernzint, I. Stash, I . Hoeft, F. Rahn, M. Hutch- inson, IJ. Bishop, N. Torreyson, B. liCl f.fC1l. Fifth Row: B. Sanders, L. Sanders, B. Brewer, Ci. Parpart, l. Taylor, V. Cochran, l'. Palm, S. Brown, P. Thies, G. Torreyson, l'. Fowler, E. Searle. Fourth Row: Ll. floss, I. Sommers, C. Brokaw, J. Smith, J. lJcl'auw, li. Loftus, li. Iigert, R. Clark, M. Hanford, J. Kennafly, B. Kililer, I. Combs, E. Hutchinson. Third Row: A. Morton, V. Morton, J. Good, R. Hoeft, M. Searle, H. Ladwig, M. Pobanz, G. Anderson, E. Bollen, L. Calhoun, E. Burton, J. Stenzel, N. Heller. Second Row: L. Milner, P. Adams, J. johnson, S. Nitz, C, Fortune, Miss Lundahl Clnstructorj, I. Brokaw, H. Heller, P. Neulcib, C. Tomlinson, B. Rogers, l. Stamper, Bl. Lock. First Row: A. Schroeder, V. Souers, P. XVil1iams, N. Hohenboken, D. Rahn, A. XVinefordner, A. Schmoll, C. Johnson, M. Mohler, M. Rutledge, M. Caldwell, 1. Nussear. THE G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association, or the G.A.A., is a nationwide or- ganization to promote the interest of girls in athletics. The girls may participate in various sports such as archery, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Business meetings are held monthly. The girls journeyed this year to play days held at Bradford and Annawan. A play day was held here this spring. For the first time the G.A.A. had charge of a Booster Club party. The girls may win awards if they have a sufficient number of required points. A school letter G is awarded to any girl who earns 1200 points, an Iv for 1600 points, and an emblem in the shape of the state for 2000 points. The officers of the G.A.A. this year were President, Margaret Mohler, Vice-President, Elizabeth Bolleng Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Heller, and Advisor, Miss Betty Lundahl. 28 Geneseo Township High School ORGANIZATIONS THE ATHENIAN CLUB, as a dramatic organization, has for its purpose the furthering of dramatic interests among students at G.T.H.S. One of its many projects through the year is the sponsoring of the Christmas play. President, Margaret Mohler, Vice- President, Marvin Kleinau, Secretary-Treasurer, Delores Noble, Advisor, Mr. Holley. THE BOOSTER CLUB is the most popular organization among students for it has by far the largest membership. It sponsors social parties and the school picnic at the end of the year. President, Dale Wfeberg Vice-President, Jim Martins, Secretary, Audrey Meier, Treasurer, Lois Calhoun, Advisors, Mr. Brokaw, Miss Lundahl, Mr. James, and Miss Santee. THE COMMERCIAL CLUB is organized in order to give to the juniors and seniors taking commercial courses a background of knowledge concerning the problems which they will likely face in the business world after they leave high school. President, Betty Roesner, Vice-President, Vonda Mendenhall, Secretary-Treasurer, Jeanette Brokaw. THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, as a boys' agricultural organization, pro- vides an opportunity for discussion and solution of problems having to do with agriculture. President, Robert Arnett, Vice-President. Tom Massengill, Secretary. Eldon Weber, Treasurer, Richard Wiese, Reporter, William Rickman, Sentinel, Bob Rassmussen. THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION is for girls interested in athletics and gym- nastics, having for its purpose the promoting of ideals concerning good health and sportsmanship. President, Margaret Mohler: Vice-Presidents, Elizabeth Bollen and Roma Hoeft, Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Heller. THE GREEN AND WHITE is the page in the Geneseo Republic written bv students which keeps the community informed on happenings around G.T.H.S. Co-Editors. Dorothy Rahn and Laural Harper, Advisor, Mr. Rivcnburg. THE JUNIOR SPHINX is the school paper. It is written and published bv students at school and is distributed to its subscribers each week. Editor. Dale Weber, Business Manager, Richard Raschke, Advisors, Miss Cordell and Mr. Eckerle. THE SCIENCE CLUB'S purpose is to promote interest in Science and to prepare its members for future study or work in this field. President. Don Meier, Vice-President. Richard Raschke, Secretary, Elizabeth Bollen, Treasurer, Lois Calhoun, Advisor, Mr. Calhoun. THE STUDENT COUNCIL. being one of the school's younger organizations, has the iob of bringing a closer relationship and understanding between the faculty and the student body. The officers for the first semester were these: President, Harvey Fickling, Vice-President, Paul Barnett, Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Hanford. The second semester officers were: President, Richard Raschke, Vice-President, Dale Weber, Secretary-Treasurer, Phyllis Thies. Advisor, Mr. White. ANNUAL STAFF For the year of 1947, the senior class elected John Ahnert as editor of the yearbook, the Sphinx. John's helper was Carol Johnson. Lloyd Hopper was business manager, assistant busines manager, Dale Leonhart, typist, Rosella Cady. Other members of the staff were Marilyn Caldwell, Marilyn McHenry, Spencer Fassett, and Richard Wiese. The three sketches on the division pages were drawn by Vonda Mendenhall, Darlene De- Baillie, and Margaret Mohler, under the guidance of Miss Atwood. We wish to thank our adviser, Miss Madden, for all the help and patience she gave us in the production of this yearbook. 29 THE SPHINX . . . 1947 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Nine seniors and four juniors were awarded membership to the National Honor Society at an assembly program March 14. Seniors elected were John Ahnert, Rosella Cady, Spencer Fassett, Roberta Lewis, Marilyn McHenry, Margaret Mohler, Richard Raschke, Dale Weber, and Richard Wiese. The juniors were Elsa Burton, Roma Hoeft, Marvin Klienau, and Janice Miller. At a meeting on the same day, Richard Raschke was elected president of the society, Spencer Fassett was elected vice-president, and Janice Miller was elected secretary-treasurer. Election to the National Honor Society is the highest honor bestowed upon a high school student. Selections are made on the basis of char- acter, scholarship, leadership, and service. Stress is given not only to the acteristics in the future life. attaining of these high qualities, but also to the preserving of these c CHEERLEADERS This year much enthusiasm and spirit was created before the games in pep meetings held in the assembly and the cheering sections at the games. All this was done by three very capable girls, Lois Milner, Dar- lene Oltman, and Dora Drescher. At the beginning of the basketball season, bleachers were reserved for those students who wished to be in a cheering section. Five new cheerleaders were also chosen this year. They were Joan Goss, Phyllis Thies, Beverly Egert, Rosalee and Marcalee Leibie. Keep up the good work, girls! STRAW VO TE Student with most personality ,,.,.rr,..r,,,ir,,,r,.,.. ..,ir,,. M argaret Mohler Student who has done most for the school, ,,,,,,,, ..,,,,..,. D ale Weber Wittiest person, .S,,,r.,,i.,,.,...,..,,..,,,,., ,,.r,..r... E ,. ,,,r.,,i..... .Bob Vickroy Most studious person ,.,,,.. ,.,.,,.,....,.,.,,,,i,..,,,,,,,,..,,.. J ohn Ahnert Worst case ,..,,.,,,,....,.,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,... ,...,.,.., B everly Bensenberg and Bill Shafer Student with most individuality ,r,,,., ,,.,,,r,,,r,,,r,,,rr,,.r.t.r...rt,.E L loyd Hopper Most athletic boy ,,,,.,,,...,, ,,.,, .,,,, ,,,,, S pe ncer Fassett Most athletic girl .,,,i,,. ..,.,. M argaret Mohler Favorite subject ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,.. M athematics Best-dressed girl .,,,..,,,. ,,,i,.. M argaret Mohler Best-dressed boy ........,. t,..,..,,,, J im Oberle 30 Geneseo Township High School CALENDAR 1946 - 47 22--Few students enjoy music festival at DeKalb. 27-We win from Prophetstown by one point. 28-We sleep late and eat turkey-Thanksgiving Vaca- tion. -Geneseo courageously plays Rock Island. It was a nice try anyway. 2--Labor Day-Board of Strategy meets. 3-Students arrive early, begging to be let in. 30 4-Upper classmen take the freshmen by the hand and show them around. 6-Found much talent! Music aptitude tests given to Freshmen. 10-Athenians organize. 11-Dale Weber chosen president of Booster Club. 12-Undefeated Cross Country keeps their record by downing Erie. 13-We bow to Monmouth-Ya, Friday the 13th. 16-President Mohler starts things moving in G.A.A. 17-Don Meier heads Science Club. 18-Annual staff elected-John Ahnert is editor. 20-Coach Millikin,s squad avenges last week's loss by defeating Abingdon. 23--Commercial Club elects Betty Roesner as new chief. 26-F.F.A. scheme new ways to torture new members. 27-Record crowd watches the team crush Aledo at first home game. OCTOBER 1-Athenians give prospective members screen tests. 3-Rock Island steals track meet. Geneseo places fourth. 4-First Conference game. Rock Falls defeats us, 26-0 -Ohhhhhhhhhl1!!!!! 7-Faculty autograph boiled eggs for new G.A.A. mem- bers. 8-Science Club tortures new members. Oh, what fun!!! 9-Coach Fuhr's jr. Varsity win from Galva-nice going. 10-First Booster Club party. Miss Cordell saved the day for the weaker sex. ll-Vacation!!! Teachers enjoy GJ day of lecture at Blackhawk Teachers' Institute. Gridirons tramp Columbus Junction 25-0. 14-We rush back after long vacation. Seniors get T.B. tests. 16-Frosh-Soph. defeat Galva. 18-Varsity nipped DeKalb in conference win. Paul Ruthling speaks at assembly. 21-Commercial Club roasts wieners at Miss Hanna's. 24-F.F.A. get-together. 25-We bow to Mendota. 31-First Aid classes track down sniffles. NOVEMBER 1-Long run by Bucky gives Geneseo a 19-12 victory over Princeton. 4-G.A.A. meets again. S-Great scientists learn use of laughing gas. 6-Operetta dress rehearsal-all,s well. 7-No school!!!! Operetta is a great success. Oh, you ballet dancers. 8-No school-teachers continue to plan more effective methods of torture. ll-More vacation because of Armistice Day. Seniors start to practice for play. I2-Back to school. What a let down. Girls present readings at Athenian Club. 13-Many lucky heirs named as Seniors read will at Booster Club. 18-Regular meeting of Commercial Club. 19-Seniors practice hard. DECEMBER 3-Orion learns of Genesco's might. 4-Boys show calves at International Livestock Exposi- tion. 5-Band serenades us. 6-Maroons defeat us 40-31-not bad, though. 7-Booster Club. Remember those Hillbillies? 9-Commercial Club members enjoy a Christmas party. IO-East Moline tries their luck-they had it, too. 12-Donald Chopin, Bach, Brahms, Scott Morrison gives us an appreciation of music. 12-Senior Class Play, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Courtf' presented. 13-Dixon, Hrst Conference foe, defeats us. Senior Class Play-and it pleases ye. 16-The scientists enjoy Christmas party. 17-Cambridge ventures out-they were sorry. 18-We go to Princeton-they made more baskets than we did. 19-Christmas spirit is roused by play and music. 20-Athenian Club favors public with play written by Holley Bros. We bow to Princeton. Dec. 21-Jan. 5-Christmas Vacation. JANUARY 6-Commercial Club celebrates Mr. Eckerle's birthday. 8-Good snow-balling. 10-Maple Leaves show Sterling their strength. 13-Regular meeting of G.A.A. 14-Athenians plan Booster Club party. 15-Religious Education students wrack their brains on final exams. I6-F.F.A. held regular meeting. 17-Sophomores in charge of Booster Club Some Class. 18-Rock Falls goes home with a victory. 21-Mr. jones tells us how to read decimals and live in an atomic age. 22-Final exams. 23-Exams over tomorrow. 24-We bow to Monmouth at first Homecoming in sev- eral years. Queen Mohler and King Fassett reigned. 27- -New semester begins. 30-Ottawa comes to Geneseo. We lost again-habit!!! 31-Geneseo journeys to Aledo. FEBRUARY 2-Ground hog saw his shadow. 3-Commercial Club holds regular meeting. 4-The spell is broken!!! Cambridge is defeated. 5-Another blizzard. 7-DeKalb game postponed because of blizzard. 8-East Moline defeats us there. 10-Mrs. Demerest gives us the three secrets to success. 11-Athenian Club presents play at Booster Club. 12-Lincoln's birthday-no school-He should have two a year. I4-We seek victory from Mendota-no soap. 15-jr. Varsity and Freshmen win at Princeton. 18-Athenians get together again. 20-Janice Miller wins extemp finals. 21-Basketball game-Rock Falls wins. 25-Maple Leaves win from DeKalb in an overtime game. WV? . 5 J ,,. Y THE SPHINX. . 1947 27-Sciiene'eCeQubP- observes Edison centennial. G.A.A. AS predicted: gir s e i e ins. 28-Lost again. This time to Hall Township-it's heart- breaking. 7-Vacation over. We are so happy. G.A.A. 10-Music Contest Concert. 11-G.A.A. take charge at Booster Club. 12-Geneseo Relays. State Speech Finals. 14-Eleven more days till prom! 18-Band and Chorus favor student body. I-Came in like a lion. Geneseo Wins the District ifftllgsron Contest at Genesee' Speech Contest at Rock Falls. 23--I-wo more days tm Prom. 3-Commercial Club have a regular meeting. 25,-promuuu 5-Regional Basketball-Erie bows to us. 2g-G,een and White have 3 party. 6-Same thing-we bow to Rock Island. 8--Drama Festival at DeKalb-two G.T.H.S. students on final play. C . ll-Athenian Club discusses pins. Student body enjoys I ountry kids braduate' , U , H 5-Student Senate. movie, Dinner Party, 8-More heated debates from Student Senate. 14-Freshmen dig up talent for Booster Club party. 9-State Music finals' National Honor Society announces winners. 16-DistriCt Track. l5',l3niCil Miller End Delores Noble Win Sf 5CCfi0f13l 23-State track finals. Queen cqmwned at night relays SPCCC at MCH OES- 24-All school picnic-Oh, what fun! 18-Science Club learns art of blowing glass. 27-Spring concert in evening. 21-Many enjoy dramatic class plays. 30-Memorial Day. 24-Everyone enjoys Mr. Caraker-Raathur!!!! 25-Music contestants give program. 27-Still more applaud dramatic class plays. 1-Baccalaureate Service. 29-District Solo and Ensemble Contest-Annual goes to 21-Sgnigrs escaped fp, from fmals. Press- S-Seniors say good-bye to High School. 31-Spring Vacation. Hurrah! 6-Alumni. AUTOGRA S I apr, pr! JVSH X Ml ' i A ' bu . , iw fff',M if. fyiyn My ' ' s X n 1 YJ , .ilk w ' aff! 1' Q' ' Jeff' A t 3 W . ' ,JW 06 X O ' ' 11-J ' , sa 0 A V' r Q., 'C A 1 'YA ff ,gb-fl,'W7 ff