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

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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

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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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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