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

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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

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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

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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