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

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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

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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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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.