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

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1955 volume:

K! THE SPI-IINX VOLUME THIRTY NINE ISSUED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE GENESEO HIGH SCHOOL GENESEO ILLINOIS 1955 Z xg f s 'Sf I -7: E X I I I ALMA MATER Here's to Alma Mater, Here's to GHS: Here's to her members, noted far and wide: Here's to ber colors, the green andthe white Fond mem'ries of our high school, GHS, Rah! Rah! GHS, Rah! Rah! We will pledge to thee where-e'er we be For good old GHS. Oskee - wow - wow! Oskee - wow - wow! For GHS. Skinnee - wow - wow! Skinnee - wow - wow! For GHS Rah! Rah! Rah! Here's to Alma Mater, Here's to GHS,- Here's to her members, noted far and wide: Here's to her colors, the green and the white Fond mem'ries of our high school, GHS, Rah! Rah! GHS, Rah! Rah! We will pledge to thee where-e're we he For good old GHS. I flefivggj X ij 4-C4 1' Ztibriv. W . . nfl DOW MEMORY LA E From the beginning of civilization, one of man's earliest mediums of expressing his deepest feelings has been that of music. Now, as you browse through this 'diary' of the class of '55, you cannot fail to notice on each page a recurrence of our theme, which this year is music. For each of our classmates, our teachers, and for many of our activities, we have discovered some way in which they are expressed in music. In the same manner we can aptly connect this foreword to the song, 'Down Memory Lane. Each picture and subscript brings to us a reminder of our friends, joys, and hardships at GHS. The book itself is meaning- ful to the departing seniors, and the memories it brings will fill more pages than are possible to print. DEDICATION Our muslcal theme would not be complete wxthout mention of one who has glven the greater part of hxs hfe to a better appreclatlon of that art We the class of 1955 wxsh to dedlcate thls edltlon of the Sphmx to Mr Charles Rlven burg who celebrates h1s sxlver annlversary as a teacher at GHS thxs year We came to know Mr Rlvenburg through Englxsh and through h1m we gamed a better understandxng of lxterature and phllosophy To hxm also we owe the credit for a fme student councxl and the excellent management of our class play fmances For all these achxevements and for makmg our llves just a lrttle more worth lwmg we offer thxs dedncatxon as a small token of our gratntude r ' ' ' 1 . , . TABLE OF CDNTENTS 'P Ea, ... I 4 3' ,UV yu . g 7 fa 61 gg' .ai N' e X 7 f 5 ,, 1 '- 'X -41 61 f I , ix ,V JAMES D DARNALL AB AM Superintendent Lnaverslty of lnduono University of Chacogo Columbno University X high school has been likened to a giant orchestra The players ofcourse 'ire the students each with his own mstrument which differs from those of his fellows The principal then becomes the conductor who must see that each inuiudual player knows how and when to work his instrument in order that all will he n harmonv We feel th it vou Nir Nlxllikin are the successful con ductor lnllffillgll your patience your me otion and your hitch idexls ou have made our high school yust as good tht es Nl me class of Q w sn to thank you The inspiring dream of every young musician is the day when he is recogniz- ed as one of the great masters. lt is a long hard road from apprentice to master whether in music or in any trade For this reason many fall short of the final goal There are only a few who make the climb all the way to the top We are certain that you, Nlr Darnall, can b called a master in the field of teach ing -Xnd for your unceasing devotion to that task of making not only Glib but our entire school system one of the finest we want to say Thank Xou' az, FJ! sl REA MILLIKIN AB MA Prnclpol Mlllukln University lowo University llllnous Coochlng Clinic Chompongn Illinois Northwestern University W 57 Ac U LTY ,19 M 45- i Sf .0 nm 3415 V' 4-4 Af ' fi .W .5 ff ,Y .ix Q fi' fw- rl' A ' I -J -PAV C C,-6-, f f - 1 . 'NJ -,al Af 1 'J '17 47' s' 'Q-rl WILBUR BROKAW -- B.S., M.S. Agriculture The Farmers' Pride University of Illinois JOYCE CARTER - B.S. English, Shorthand, Typing Kitten on the Keys Western Illinois State Collegeg Denver University NEWELL H. DAILEY - A.B., M.A., Ph. D. English, I Could Write a Book Journalism Augustana College, Iowa State Teachers' Collegeg State University of Iowa RICHARD DRALLE - B.S., M.B.A. Art Old Master Painter University of Illinoisg Bradley University - A.B., hl.B.A. Typing, Typewriter Song Business Machines Manchester Collegeg Northwestern University, University of Denver School of Commerce CHARLES FUHR - A.B., M.S. Bggkkeeping, Smilin' Through Commercial Law, Junior Business Central Collegeg Western Illinois State, Augustana College JEAN GILBORNE - B. Ed., M.A., M.S. in L.S. Librarian From Monday on University of Illinois, Illinois State Normal University ARTHUR HANSON - B.S. Chemistry, Physics Count Every Star Illinois State Normalg Boston University MRS. J. G. HARMISON Study Hall Supervisor Old Fashioned Love ANNE HIERONYMUS - B.S. in Ed. Home Economics Oh, What o Beautiful Morning Western Illinois State College, Illinois State Normal Univefsigyg Colorado A. and M. DONALD L. HOLLEY - B. Ed., M.A. History, Speech Never in a Million Years Illinois State Normal University, University of Illinois, Northwestern University ROBERT JAMES - B.M.E., M.M. Band Mr.,Music Northwestern University HELEN MADDEN - B.A. Latin, Spanish, English In cz Little Spanish Town West Texas State Collegeg University of Colorado, North- western University, National University of Mexico jOHN MCCORMICK - A.B., M.A., Athletic Director, Soph- omore Football Coach, Cross Country, Track and Wrestling Coach, General Science. My Buddy William Penn Collegeg University of Iowa, Simpson Col- legeg University of Illinois VIRGINIA MCCORMICK - A.B. Gym Younger than Springtime Augustana Collegeg University of Washingtong University of Colorado, Colorado A. and M. ROBERT MILLER - B.S. Biol0SY1 General Science While We're Young Northern Illinois State Collegeg University of Wisconsin ELLEN C. NEFF - P.H.N. School Nurse Angel of Mercy University of Wisconsin, George Peabody College: Grant Hospital, Chicagog Bradley, Peoria MRS. EDITH PARSONS Study Hall Supervisor Something io Remember You By University of Iowa School of Nursing, Western Reserve Universityg University of California, Berkley ORVAL PAXSON - B.S., M.A. Mathematics l Can'1 Do the Sum Penn Collegeg Parson's Collegeg University of Iowag Western Illinois JAMES S. POWELL - B.A. Social Science, Dramatics I Whistle a Happy Tune University of Minnesota: University of Wyoming EDWARD REISER - B. Ed., M.S. Shop Woodman, Spare Thai Tree Platteville State Teachers' Collegeg University of Wis- consing University of Minnesota, Stout Institute, Memo- monie, Wisconsin PAULINE RESCHKE Office Secretary Golden-Haired Girl CORA ALYCE SANTEE - B. of M.E., M.A. Music Let All My Life Be Music Augustana-College, Christiansen Choral Schoolg Colum- bia Universityg julliard School of Musicg Fred Waring's Workshop, 1948-49 -r 'r fgiffiw 'sl Q.-f Ren Q, 4. 4 . Q., 'C' X ' -P- fv ' 'ul x ,J K. ' fi. L f f 17' lk 415 'iii '4 T kg L91 if he URS, 'X :Til G s, g X Q .4 WCM IQ, H gf gf 4 R ...ft , THE SE IOR CLASS President ----- Vice-President ----- Secretary-Treasurev - - Class Advisers ----- Class Colors - - - - - Carol jean Miller - - Suzanne Smith ----------- johnGarrity - - Miss Gilborne and Mr. Miller ---------- RedandWhite Class Flower- - - ----------------------------- Rose Class Motto- - - - -The tree of knowledge bears the fruit of success CLASS HISTORY Way back in 1951 We were freshmen, everyone. DePauw, Hanford, and Bonnie Wahlheim Gave us the incentive to upward climb. Guided by Sedenburg, Rylander, and Fuhr We knew our success would not be poor. Our Booster Club 'A Giant TV' Made everyone present chuckle with glee. We sold cards by hundreds and dozens, To all our aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bill Wahlheim, Bills, and Mary Lou Bollen Started our sophomore year a rollin'! 'Rollicking Dick and His Walking Stick' Made the sophomore Booster Club real slick. Rasmussen and Miller, advisers that year - Tried their best our class to steer. 'S sr YI' The waiting was over, 'Thank goodness, They're here! We got our class rings in our junior year. Hanford, Miller, and Bills lead us through Gilborne and Miller worked on the crew. The Carribbean Cruise' - Our Prom so dear Was the best at GHS for many a year. And last of all came our Senior Year With, many memories, which we all hold dear. Led by Miller, Smith, and Garrity Soon our diplomas became a reality. There were no freshmen in school this year Our system is progressing, that's very clear. And so - we graduate and part And leave the school so dear to our heart. 7 CAROL JEAN MILLER - 'Mill' - Lovely To Look At Class President 45 Class Vice-President 3, Athenian Club 3,45 Band 1,2,3,4: Booster Club l2,3,45 Chorus 4' GAA 1,2,3,4, Council l,2, Vice-President 3, President 49 Green and White 2,3,4g jr. Sphinx 1,2, 3,45 Orchestra 1,23 'Vlusic Ensemble l,2,3,4: NCIC Nlusic Festival 3,45 Flxtemp Finals 35 Homecoming Attendant 43 National Honor Society 4. SU ZANNE S'VllTll - 'Susie' - I Can Dream, Can'1 I? Class Vice-President 4, Athenian Club 12,3 49 Night Relays Atten- dent 35 Girls Glee Club 1,3,4g Booster Club l,2,3,4' Chorus 1 2,3,4, Girls Octet 3,4g NCIC Music Festival 3,45 FTA 3,4, ilice-President 4: GAA l,2,3g Green and White 23 49 Jr. Sphinx 2,3,45 Operetta 1,3: Conference Play 34 Serious 1,Q,3,4, Senior Class Play 45 Student Council 3, Vice-President 3, Varsity Speech Squad 3,49 National Honor Society 4. JOHN GARRITY - Racin With The Moon Class S-ecretaryflfreasurger 45 Basketball l,2,3Y,4g Booster ClubY1,2,3,4g I1IClIAllD I.I'1IC ADAWIS r- 'Dick' - I GOI Rythm Athenian Club 46 Band 1,2,3,45 FTA 3,45 Librarian 45 Green and White 2 45 jr. Sphinx 2,45 Debate 45 Science Club 3,4, Secretary 45 Senior Play Props Committee 45 I-Ixtemp Finals 35 Pep Band 2,3545 Xlusic Ensemble 1,2,3,45 Extemp Winner 45 Varsity Speech Squad 45 National Honor Society 4. WALTICII ALLICN - 'Walt' - Linda Booster Club 45 Conservation Club 45 Football 1,25 Wrestling 1,2,4, ALAN C. ANIll'1I1SON - 'Alba' - Young Man with g Hgyn Band 1,2,3,45 Chorus 3,45 Cross Country 15 Operetta 3, Senior Class Play Stage Crew 45 Pep Iland 3,4. EARL ANIJICRSUN - 'Swede' - Whgfll I DO? Booster Club l,2,45 Conservation Club 1,3,45 Football 1,25 Track 1,25 Wrestling 3. NIAHY JUAN ATWOOD - 'JO' - l'm Always Chasing Rainbows Booster Club l,2,3,45 CAA 1,2. LUCILLIC AYIIINZS - Luce - Life Can Be Beautiful Annual Staff Assistant Iiclitor 45 Athenian Club 3,4, llistorian 45 Band l,2,3,4, Council 45 Booster Club l,2,3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Prom Waitress 25 Iflxtem Finals 35 NCIC Xlusic Festival 23,45 Nlusic I-Qnsernble 1,2,3,45 FPTA 3,4, Treasurer 45 on 1,2,:i,45 Green and wma 2,3,4, Copy Iiditor-1-5 jr. Sphinx 1,2 3,4, Cop Filitor 45 Orchestra 15 Student Council 2,45 Varsity Speech Squad 45 Kccompanist 2,3,45 Co-chairman Senior Play Costume Committee 45 National llonor Society 4. CIIAIILICS BACIIXIAN - 'Chuck' - All The World ls Mine lintereml from Syracuse, New York 35 Booster Club 3,45 Chorus 45 Conservation Cub 35 NCIC llusic Festival 45 Boys Glee Club 4. CIlAllI.l'IS llOIll'lllT BAIRD - 'Bob' - I3uSy Doing Nothing Band l,2,3,45 Ilooster Club 1,2,3,45 Chorus l,2,3,45 Operetta 2,35 Q' 'U' Wg,-f 2' .1-rack 1- Q Xlksr -Qix JANICIC CLAIRIC Brixsox - 'nerr' - rm Sitting On Top Of The World 'ZZ' J Athenian Club 45 Band 1,2,3,45 Booster Club l,2,3,45 Commercial Club 3,45 FIIA 1 2,3,45 Dc ree Chairman 3 Parliamentarian 45 Green ee , ly' E s 5 gf I r and White 2,3,45 fr. Sphinx ,3,4, Typist 45 X-chestra 1,25 Senior Class Play Publicity Chairman 45 Student Council 2,3, Secretary-Treasurer 35 Prom Waitress 25 Senior Class Play I'sher 45 Orchestra Festival 15 NCIC 'Nlusic Festival 25 State Nlusic Contest 2. NIARGU IBICTCIIICH - I'm As Corny As Kansas In August Baton Twirler 3,45 Booster Club 1,2,3 45 Chorus 45 N-lixed Octet 45 GAA l,2,3,4, Secretary 45 Green anrl White 3,45 jr. Sphinx 3,45 Librarian 25 Librarians Club 25 Senior Class Play Ilsher 45 Cheer- leader 4. CIIAIILFS W. BILLS - 'Chuck' - l'm A Shy Guy Class Vice-President 2,35 Annual Staff 45 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Football 1,2,3,45 Track 1,2,3,4. .'lAllY LOU BOLLEN - Stay As Sweet As You Are Class Secretary-Treasurer 25 Athenian Club 3,45 NCIC Festival 45 Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Chorus 2,45 GAA 1,2,3,45 Vice-President 45 Green and White 3,45 jr. Sphinx 3,45 Girls Speech Squad 1,2 3,45 Varsity S eech Squad 3,45 llumerous 15 Oratory 2,3,45 Senior Class Play Fiegeshmen Committee 45 I-ixtemp Finalist 45 Ilomecoming Attendent 4. JAMES CATOUII - 'jim' - Stout-Hearted Men Conservation Club 3,45 Football I,2,3,45 Track 1,2,35 Wrestling 1. GARY CONIBS - 'Coon' - Hauen't Got A Worry To My Name Band I5 Basketball 1,2,4, Nlanager 35 Booster Club 1,2 3,45 Con- servation Club 2,3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 45 Football 1,25 Track 1,2. KATHLEEN DARLING - 'Kathy' - Drifting And Dreaming Booster Club 1,25 Chorus 3,45 Debate 15 Glee Club 152. WILLIAM DAVIS - 'Art' - Don't Worry About Me FFA 1. GLORIA DEANE - Blue Are Her Eyes Athenian Club 1,2,3,45 Booster Club l,2,3,4: Chorus 3: C0mmCl'Ci8l Club 45 FHA 2,45 GAA 2,3,4' Dramatics 3,45 Senior Class Play Business Manager 4: Glee Club 3. BERNARD DEKEZEL - 'Swede' - For He'S A jolly Good Fellow Basketball 45 Booster Club 2,3,45 FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentiel 45 Football 45 Track 3,4. 2 Xl 'TTL V in Q X I Nr. fi Y? -fe I-A br .JUS- .5 'sz-:Y QD 'ff'--Y ,,-, in-ui PD' 1:-1 'Li ICC 51? P1 L xr' tr' 1 '!u ., p... 05g DOROTHY DERSHANI Dxmples Ah Sweet Mystery OfL1fe Booster Club 1 2 3 4 Commercial Club 4 FHA 2 3 4 GAA 1 C em and White Typist 4 RICHARD DI' PAUW Dick Shall We Dance? Basketball 1 2 3 4 Booster Club 1 2 3 4 Chorus 1 2 3 4 I'ootba 3 Green and White 1 r Sphinx 1 Opere a 3 Trark 1 2 3 4 Boys Glee Club 4 NCIC Nlusic estival 2 3 4 National Honor ociety 4 PATRICIA DILSI-'LIINTFII at Happy And Light Of Heart Band 1 2 Booster Club 1 2 3 4 Commercial Club 3 4 GAA 3 4 jr Sphmx Typist 4 Usher for Senior Class Play 4 Hmm Waitress 2 P RANCIS CHARI ES DI' WISP!-I XLRI Cisco A Guy ls A Guy Athenian Club 4 Booster Club 12 3 4 Chorus 2 3 4 Conservation Club 3 4 1'ootball 2 Opcretta 3 Senior Class lay 4 l'rack12 grgzstling l 2 Prom Waiter 2 Boys Glee Club 4 NCIC Nlu ic I estival 4 DARRELL DRFHNIAN Lazy Bones Szttzng In The Sun Booster Club 1 2 3 4 Pl-A19 Wrestling 2 IOIS FDGAR Frnendlzness Booster Club 3 4 BERNARD EDWARDS There Must Be A Way Booster Club l Conservation Club 3 4 I'FA 123 Football 12 Track 1 2 Wrestling 1 2 RICHARD FARRI LL Dick Amt MlSb2baU1n Basketball 123 4 Booster Club 1 Conservation Club 12 V IreS1dcnt2 t all 12 3 4 Track 1 2 3 4 FHARLI- S PII' RS Pete East Side West Side All Around The Town Bandl 2 3 4 Booster Club 1 2 3 4 I onservation Club 2 3 4 RICHARD FORD - Dick - A Little Love A Little Kiss Annual Staff 4' Band 1 2 3 4' Council 2 3 4' Booster Club 1 2 3 4' Cross Country 1 2 3 4' A 1 2 3 4 reasurer 3 President 4' Operetta 3' Senior C ass Play Stage Crew 4' Student Council 1 Vice-President 4' Track 12' Wrestling 12 3 4' Prom Waiter 2' National Honor Society 4 BARBARA CILLESPIE - Barb - If I Had A Magi? Carpet Booster Club 1 2 3 4' GAA 3 4 DALE GOODRICH - Goody - just Been World ring All Day Long Booster Club l 2 3 4' Cross Country 1' FFA 1 2 ELSIE GRADERT - The Best Things In Life Are Free Entered from Annawan Illinois 43 Booster Club 4' FHA 4, Reporter 4' GAA 4 MARVIN GRADERT - 'Grady' - lt's A Cruel, Cruel World Booster Club 1,2,3,4g Conservation Club 2. MARILYN HAJEK - 'Lyne' - In My Own Quiet Way Band 1,2,3,4g Booster Club 3,49 GAA 2,3,4g Orchestra 1. ,IIM HANFORD - 'llambone' - Anchors Aweigh Annual Staff Editor 4: Athenia Club 3,4, Secretary 49 Booster Club 1,2,3,4g Chorus 45 Conservation Club lg Football 1,2,3 43 jr. S hinx 1,43 Debate 2,3,49 Science Club 12,3,4 Vice-President 33 'IE-ack 1,2,3g Wrestling 1,2,3,4g Class Vice-Fresident lg Class President 35 National Honor Society 4. WAYNE HEATON - 'Heater' - Breezing Along Booster Club 2,3,4g Fl-'A l,2,3,4. JEROME HENRY - 'Chink' - Go, Man. Go! Basketball 1 2,3 45 Booster Club 2,3,4g Chorus 2,3,4: Conservation Club 2,3 49 Football 1 2,3,4g Operetta 3: Vocal Ensemble 3,4: Track l,2,3,4g Boys Glee Club 4. A'llCllA1'lL V. lllPP1.11lll - 'Mike' - Nature Boy Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Science Club 45 Student Council 25 Track 1,2. BEVERLY IIOLKE - 'Bev' - lL0ve Life Booster Club 1,2 3,45 Chorus 45 Commercial Club 3,4, Vice-President 45 GAA 12.3.42 Green and While 2,3 49 lf- SP11inX 2,3,45 Senior Class Play Usher 45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Librarians Club 2, Secretary 25 Girls Octet 45 NCIC Music Festival 4. BERNARD IIUIZENGA - 'Frog' - Take Me Down To The Sea Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Conservation Club 25 Senior Class Play Stage Crew 45 Track 3,4. RICIIARD HULSLANDER - Don't Fence Me In Booster Club l,2,3,45 Conservation Club 15 FFA 1,2,35 Football 1,2. JANICE INGRAM - 'Janie' - Forever And Ever Annual Staff Typist 45 Booster Club 1,2,3 45 Chorus 45 Commercial Club s,4- FIIA 1,2 3,45 GAA 1, owen and White 3,45 Jr. Sphinx 2,s,4g Senior Class Play Stcnographer 4. RAY JACOBS - 'jake' -4 Happy GO Lucky Basketball 1,2345 Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Conservation Club 3,45 Cross Country 1,2,3,45 Track 1,2,3,4. LOIS IRENE JENSEN - 'Shorty' - Ain't She Sweet! Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Commercial Club 45 Chorus 3,45 l9'llA 3,45 GAA 12,3,45 Operetta 35 Senior Class Play Usher, Stenographer 45 Girls cies Club s,4. PAUL JOHNSON - 'Pauletta' - I Never Have Much To Say Booster Club 2,45 Cross Country 15 FFA 1,2,3,45 Football 25 Track 1,25 Wrestling 2,3. EARL KELGAN - There's Something About A Soldier Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Chorus 35 FFA l,2,35 Football 1,25 Debate 25 Wrestling 1,4. CLIFTON KPISSLER - 'Cliff' - A Fellow Needs A Gal Basketball 1,25 Booster Club 1,2 3,45 Chorus 15 Cross Country 1,25 FFA 2,3,4, Vice-President 45 Operetta 15 Senior Class Play 45 Student Council 1,2. RICHARD KINCAID - 'Dick' -59517 Put A Tax Orr Beautiful xr s Band l,2,3,45 Cross Country 1. LOIS KLAVON - 'Loie' - At Peace With The World Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Chorus 3,45 Operetta 35 Girls Glee Club 2,3,4. BERNARD LAVIQRY - 'Bernie' - I'll Never Change Athenian Club 3 45 Band 2 3,45 Pep Band 45 Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Cross C,untry 1,2,3,45 FFA '1,2,3,45 Orchestra I5 Track 1,25 Wrestling ,2,3,4- JAMES H. LITTLE - 'Jim' - Ma! She's Making Eyes At Me Annual Staff 45 Basketball 1,2 3,45 Booster Club 1,2 3,45 .Football 1,2,3,45 Science Club 2,3 4, President 45 Student Council 1,3,4, President 45 Track 1,2,3,45 llomecoming King 4. LYNNE MAGERKURTII - Everywhere You Go. Sunshine Follows You Booster Club 2,3,45 Green and White 25 jr. Sphinx 2. DALE MARTIN - 'Curly' - lt's A Wornan's World Basketball l,2,3,45 Booster Club 1,2,3,45 FFA 1,2,3,49 1700111811 I,2,3,45 Operetta 35 Track 1,2,3,4. PAULINE MATTESON - 'Polly' - Can't We Be Friends Booster Club 15 Commercial Club 45 GAA 4: Gi!'1S Glee Club 1- JANET MCKENZIE - 'Janie' - Easy To Remember Athenian Club 3,45 Band I,2,3,45 Girls Octet 345 Booster Club 1 2,3,45 Chorus 1,2,3,45 Music Ensemble 45 NCIC Music Festival 45 FITA 3,4' GAA l,2,3,4 Council 2 Point Keeper 45' Green and White 1,2,3,4, Editor 45 Jr. Sphinx 1,2,3,4, Business Manager 4' Operetta 1, Script 35 Orchestra 15 Science Club 1,25 Senior Class Play Prompter 4, Make-up Committee 4. x 12,5 ,xr it s sm. ' 1 iQ n ' A '15 -aa. 9-vo' id vs... s.-S, 'df yn. 1' 1 '1 . A ag, 4331: 'QV' .-fig: - ,019 at 4-if A, fy if ' ,+I -:nw , ' - .5-pe 5 '95 Q ' 5. f Wx .. 'P 'ti- ng , i5P..1.x.wi 1 7' 5 Z' 4' 'hr 'lk HELEN NlcKINZIE - Y0u'fe A Sweetheart Booster Club 1,2 3,45 Chorus 45 Commercial Club 3,45 Librarians Club 2,35 Senior Class Play Usher 4. WILLIAM R. MILLER - 'Bill' - just My Bill Booster Club I,2,3,4. KENDELL MILLER - 'Kenny' - They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me.' Booster Club l,2,3,45 Football 2,3,45 Track 35 Wrestling 2,3,4. XIARY NIORRISSEY - 'The Little One' - Do You Belxeve In Dreams Athenian Club 3,45 Booster Club 1,2 3,45 Commercial Club 3,45 Pre- sident 4g mm 2,45 mw 3 4, President 4- GAA 1,2,3,4, Jr. Sphinx Typist 45 Declam 2,3,45 Senior Class Play Hake-up Chairman 45 Varsity Speech Squad 45 National llonor Society 4. JOIIN NELSON - Ramblin' Boy Conservation Club l,2,3,4, President 45 Football l,2,3,45 Track 15 Wrestling l. LEOTA MARII-I NEULFIB - 'Oats' - Tbere'sS1ust A Bit Of Heaven In Your . mile Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Commercial Club 3,45 Girls Glec Club 25 Senior Class Play Usher 4. PAT l'AIN'l'PZll - Let My Dreams Come True Booster Club 1,2,a,4, GAA 1, Girls Glee Club 2,a. r C, Kl:INNETll 1wwrgL1.- uKenny' - Satisfied ' A wu.m.nn mcrmzsow - 'Pete' - Dotn' what comes Naturally Booster Club 2,3,45 FFA l,2,3. 'Nr' BOB OUAYLI-T - You've Got To Be A Football Hero Booster Club l,2,3,45 FFA l,2,3,45 Football l,2,3,45 Science Club 15 A Track l,2,3,45 Wrestling l,2,3,45 Homecoming Attendent 4. HOGICR RADUI-f - Butch' - Have A Good Time Booster Club l,2,35 FFA l,2,3. JMIES RICSSEH - Hjim' - Time On My Hands Booster Club l,3,4. -N -f 2.1 Q 3 x'iA,vw,x I frirfv' ,- S JVHY . 5252-.:,. Y fifth' Q if-,Q,L4: V '- ' .wr - 1 l. H3653 L- T ' - T , .5315 X-. fa 1 F -5 i f- -- eg -. ' +'i'--,wr 1 -f Irrsfiff' .5 ,. , r -' Y P' 5 .IANICTT ROEIIRS - My Happiness Booster Club l,2,35 FHA l,2,3,45 Jr. Sphinx Typist 4. MARILYN SICARLFZ - Girl Of My Dreams Athenian Club 3,45 Band 1,2,3,45 Booster Club l,2,3,4, Treasurer 42 FTA 35 GAA 1,2,3,45 Jr. Sphinx 45 Nlusic Ensemble l,2,3,4, State 1,25 Co-chairman Senior Flay Costume Committee 4. NANCY SIIANIBAUGII - 'Nanc' - Magic IS The Moonlight Band 1,2,35 Booster Club l,2,3,45 Commercial Club 45 FlIA 3,45 Cheerleader 2. JAN SHANGLE - Bell Bottom Trousers Entered from Little York High School 4. RICHARD SHOEMAKER - 'Dick' - The Little Shoemaker Booster Club l,2,3,45 FFA l,2,3,4. RONALD SPI-ICHT - 'Spike' - Love Every Moment You Live Booster Club l,2,45 FFA 1,2,3,45 Football 25 Track 2. PATTY STAGE - 'Pattie Page' - One Little Word Booster Club 1,2535 Commercial Club 45 FHA 2,35 Librarian 1. GENE STEES - 'Stub' - Fun And Fancy Free Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Conservation Club 15 FFA 2,3,4, Treasurer 4: Senior Class Play Stage Crew 45 Wrestlina 1. YVONNE STOTTLER - Life Is A Dream Booster Club 1,45 Commercial Club 4. LUCILLE TAETS - 'Lucy' - Swinging On A Star Booster Club 3,45 Commercial Club 4, Secretary-Treasurer 45 Jr, Sphinx Typist 4. BERNARD THOLL - 'Bemie' - Small Fry Annual Staff Business Manager 45 Basketball 15 Booster Club 2,3,45 Cross Country l,2,3,45 FFA ,25 jr. Sphinx 25 Track l,2,3,45 National Honor Society 4. BILLIE THOMPSON - 'Big Bill' - Can Anyone Explain? FFA 2,3,45 Science Club 45 Senior Class Play Stage Crew 45 Track 3. MARK VANDI-INIORE - 'Mark' - How Many Hearts Have You Broken? Annual Staff Assistant Business Manager 45 Basketball 1,25 Booster Club l,2,3,4, Vice-President 3, President 4' Conservation Club l,3,45 FTA 4, Football 1,2,3 45 Science Club I,2,45 Student Council 2, Track l,2,3,45 Wrestling 3,45 Prom Waiter 2. NYLAII VANDENBERG - 'Jo' - Over The Rainbow Athenian Club 4' Booster Club l,2,3,45 Chorus 45 Girls Octet 1,2,3,4, State 35 Girls Glee Club 35 FHA 2,3,4. Reporter 3, Treasurer 4' FTA 3,45 Song Leader 4: GAA l,2,3,45 Green and White 3,45 jr. Sphinx 3,45 Prom Waitress 25 Senior Class Usher 4. PATRICIA ANN VANDERSNICK - 'Pat' - Somewhere At The End Ol The Rainbow Booster Club 1,2,35 Commercial Club 35 FHA 3. STANLEY VAN DERSNICK - Sniclc' - A Hunting We Will Go Band 1,2 3,45 Basketball 15 Booster Club l,2,3,45 Football 15 Track 15 Pep Band 45 'llusic Fnsemble 4. BEVERLY VANVOORICN - 'Bev' - Tbere Are Smiles Tbat Make Us Happy Booster Club l,2,3,45 Commercial Club 3,45 FHA 3,45 GAA 3,45 Green and White Typist 45 Senior Class Play Usher 4. ,IANFL VERSTRAI-CTE - A Pretty Girl ls Like A Melody Baton Twirler 3,45 Booster Club l,2,3,45 Choms 45 Commercial Club 3,45 GAA 1,2,35 Girls Glee Club 1,2. BILL WAHLIIICIM - 'Bemhart' - I Dream Of feanie Class President 23Basketball l,2,3,45 Booster Club l,2,3,45 Football l,2,3,4' Green and White 2,3,45 Jr. Sphinx 2,3,45 Student Council 1,25 Track l,2,3,45 Homecoming Attendent 4. BONNIE WAHLHEINI - Because Y0u're You Annual Staff 45 Athenian Club 3,4, Vice-President 45 Booster Club l,2,3,45 Chorus 3,45 Cheerleader 45 FTA 3,45 GAA l,2,3,45 Green and White l,2,3,45 Jr. Sphinx l,2,3,45 Orchestra I5 Debate 2,45 Student Council 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 45 Relay Attendent 25 DAR Award 45 Class Secretary-Treasurer 15 Homecoming Queen 45 lixtemp Finalist5 National Honor Society 4. LYLE WATIIIEIR - 'Doc' - He Was A Perfect Gentlemen Athenian Club 4' Basketball 1,2,35 Booster Club l,2,3,45 Chorus 1,25 Cross Country l,25 Football 45 Boys Glee Club 4' Operetta 1,35 Science Club 35 Senior Class Play 45 Track 15 Varsity Speech Squad 4. SANDRA WELLS - 'Sonnie' - Once And For Always Booster Club l,2,3,45 Chorus 3 45 GAA l,2,3,45 Extemp Finals 25 Student Council 45 Girls cloo clnio 2,a. BILL WI-TTIIINGTON - Don't Get Around Mucb Anymore Basketball 15 Booster Club 1,2 3,45 Conservation Club 45 Cross Country 1,25 FFA 1,2,35 Football 3,45 'Hack 2,35 Wrestling 2,3,4. LOIS WHITNTYER - Lo - Say It Witb Music Annual Staff Artist 45 Athenian Club 45 Band l,2,3,45 Booster Club l,2,3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Girls Octet 3,45 FHA 1,2 3,45 Green and White 2,35 jr. S hinx 2,35 Operetts 35 Orchestra l5 Ckatory 45 Music Ensemble l,2,3,4, State l,2,3,45 NCIC Music Festival 2,3,4, Ac- companist 2,3. RONALD LOUIS WISDONI - Men Of Mars Athenian Club 45 Booster Club 2,3,45 Cross Country 1 2,3,45 Senior Class Play Stage Crew 3, Stage Manager 45 Wrestling ,2,3,4. KATHRYN YAGER - Yag - Keep lt Gay 'Xthenian Club 45 Band l,2,3,45 Booster Club l,2,3,4, Vice-President .5 Chorus 2 3,45 FHA l,2,3,4, Historian 2, Treasurer 3, President 45 'IIA Cam 55 GAA 2,a,4, Council a- Green and White 2,a.,4, Aoolotont 'lditor 4' Yr. S hinx 2,3,45 Operetta 35 NCIC Music Festival 3,45 Senior jlass Play Usher 4. SUE YOUNG - 'Susie' - You'll Never Walk Alone Athenian Club 1,2,3,4 President 45 Band 3,45 Booster Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4' Chorus l,2,3,45 GAA 1,23 45 Green and White 1,2,35 Jr. Sphinx 1,2 3,4, Feature Editor 3, Cdlitor 45 Operetta 1,35 NCIC Music Festival 3,45 Mixed Ensemble 23,45 Comed 15 OIHIOPY 25 Science Club 1,2, Treasurer 25 Smior Class Play indent Director5 Girls' State Delegate 35 Extemp Finalist 45 National Honor Society 4. Ian Y-1 -I -.gl SENIOR CLASS PLAY ANGEL STREET, a Victorian melodrama, was presented November 18 and 19 by the senior class. As the curtain opens Mr. Manningham, under a disguise of kindliness. is trying to torture his wife into insanity. He accuses her of petty acts that he has arranged himself, and since Mrs. 5lanningham's mother died of insanity, she is more than half convinced that she, too, is going out of her mind. While her husband is out of the house, a friendly police inspector, lnspector Rough. visits Nlrs. Nlanningham. lie proves to her that her husband is a criminal maniac suspected of a murder committed fifteen years ago in the same house, and he is planning to get rid of her in order ro look for the Barlow rubies in the whole In the third act Mr. Slanningham discovers that his wife has been entertaining some man who might know what he is trying to do. While he is questioning her, Inspector Rough enters with two policemen arresting Mr. Xlanninghamg and Mrs. Nlanningham realizes that she isn't going insane. The curtain comes down, and much applause is heard from a tense, but beginning to relax, audience. Nancy and Elizabeth, both servants. add humorous and serious color to the play. Nancy, a flirtatious servant, will do anything that she can to help Mr. Manningham and anything that will hurt Nlrs. Nlanningham. Elizabeth. an elderly servant. who favors his. Nlanningham. helps her all she can and delays Nlr. Nlanningham. house without interference. CAST Hr. Klanningham - - ------ - - james Little Mrs. Manningham - - - - Suzanne Smith lngpecror Rough - - - - Lyle ll athier Elizabeth ------ - - Sandra Wells Nancy ------- '--' C arol Miller Policemen - - - ----- Clifton Kessler Francis Dellispelaere CLASS PRGPHECY In 1955 the Senior class of Geneseo High School graduated, and its members began to go on their life's way. It is now 1980, the year of their twenty- fifth anniversaryg and one of the class members,Chuck Bills, has the job of locating and contacting each member of the class for its reunion. After twenty-five years the class is scattered, but each one is successful in the world. Homg in Geneseo Pauline Matteson, Lois Edgar, and Barbara Gillespie have married and are prominent in social activities. Nylah Vandenberg is now a home economics teacher at the high school, and Ray Jacobs has succeeded Dale Martin ,as basketball coach. Kathryn Yager and Marilyn Hajek own a mink farm just outside Geneseo where they raise minks for Mary Morrissey who designs fur coats. Several of the class are successful in the sports world. Bill Wethington and Bob Quayle are professional wrestlers, and Gary Combs has retired from professional basketball to be- come a coach. 'Mapleleaf Rag' is the theme song of a jazz band now touring the country and featuring Dick Adams and Alan Anderson, a pair of crazy clarinetistsg Stan Vandersnick, a hot trumpeterg Dick Ford, a gone trombonistg and Bernard Lavery, a hep tuba man. Dick DePauw, Bob Baird, Frances DeWispelsere, and Lyle Wathier are now nationally famous as the 'Four Maple- leafs' and are making record- ings for a top record company. In Indianapolis, Indiana, Earl Anderson, Charles Fiers, and Bernard Edwards are building racers to enter next year's 500 mile speedway race. John Nelson and his 'Hobert's Hot- rodders in which Dick Hul- slander, Ronnie Specht, Walt Allen, and Earl Keegan are now touring the country as a dare devil driving team. In Washington, Janice Benson is secretary to Carol Miller who has graduated from class president to United States Senator. Also in the Capitol are Jim Little and Michael Hippler, former scientific gen- iuses of chemistry, class, who are now atomic scientists work- ing for the government. On the west coast, Carol Dirck and Leota Nuelieb are airline hostesses for Trans World Airlines. Pat Painter and Janett Roehrs live in California and design homes for movie stars. ln Hollywood, Bill Wablheim and Marilyn Searle are famous movie stars while Janice Ingram writes a society page in one of the papers. A leading Hollywood producer is Sue Young who has also written a stage production starring Suzanne Smith, a well known actress. Beverly Holke and Margo Betcher are in show business as a song and dance team. Sandra Wells is also in show business as a dancer on tele- vision. Janet McKenzie is the set designer for the popular TV show 'l Love Lucy' starring Lucille Ayres. 'Diamond Jim Catour owns a gambling casino in Reno, Nevada. Bill Davis and Willard Peterson are raising horses in Arizona. Kendall Miller is making millions with oil wells in Texas, and cattle rancher Gene Stees is another wealthy Texan. CLASS PRGPHECY Cliff Kessler owns a night club in Chicago and has Helen McKinzie, Pat Smith, and Mary Lou Bollen in his famous chorus line. Also in Chicago are Darrell Drehman and Roger Radue who own a string of taverns and restaurants. Marvin Gradert and Bill Miller are in Detroit designing sports cats for General Motors. Down South, Dick Farrell and Jerome Henry are building and testing swimming polls in Florida. Claire Farnum and Bernard De Kezel have retired and are also in Florida sailing and yachting. john Garrity has retired after setting the world record in the mile run. Several of the girls in the class are now in New York City. jane Verstraete is a fashion designer for a New York depart- ment store where Nancy Van Opdorp and Beverly Van Vooren model for creations. Dorothy Dersham and joan Atwood model hats for world-renowned designer P a t s y DeSplinter. Lynne Magerkurth writes a wo- men's column in a New York paper. Some of the class have left the United States and gone to Europe and other continents. For example, Paul johnson and Wayne Heaton own a dia- mond mine in Africa. Billie fi? Thompson, Kenny Parnell, and Ronald Wisdom are capturing wild animals there are Dick Kincaid's zoo. Bernard Tholl is in South America Minning uranium. Bonnie Wahlheim is an Eng- land preparing to swim the English channel. ln France, Gloria Deane and Patsy Stage have married wealthy continentals and are living on the French Riviera. ln Pairs, Nancy Shambaugh and Yvonne Stottler have opened a smart women's shop with Kathleen Darling as a model. Also in Paris are Pat Vander- snick and Lucille Taets, who are co-hostesses for a tea room. Lois Whitmyer, world famous artist, is touring in France. Dale Goodrich, jim Resser, and Dick Shoemaker are build- ing rocket ships in Germany for interplanetary flight. In India, Mark Vandemore has one of the world's largest harems. Elsie Gardert, Lois Jensen, and Lois Klavon are in Hawaii sunbathing. In the navy, Chuck Bachman and Bernard Huizenga are flying planes off Admiral jim Hanford's aircraft carrier in the Pacific. Qs if gf 'Mu x I n X tr 4 J. 1 W: 3 A, 0 ,B W JLINIGRS President ----- - - Marvin Peterson Vice-President - - - ---------- Pat Fiers Secretary-Treasurer - --------- Anita Yingling Advisers ------- Mrs. McCormick and Mr. Fuhr .-1' 0 -.,,r M. Peterson P. Fiers A. Yingling SOPHUMORES President ---- Vice-President- - - - - Secretary-Treasurer - - Advisers ----- Miss -4: 1 K. Specht F. Johnston L. Glatthaar - - - Kenneth Specht - - - Frances Johnston - - - - - - -Linda Glatthaar Hieronymus and Mr. Dailey 5' 1:3 L Q X Wi- J Q C' J fif- -14 1 Q Q ff X, I X 'K' J x 1 fl 5 :gi .fi - .6 SPEECH The GHS speech department was under the dnrectlon of Mr Holley Mr james Powell and Mr Edwm Carpenter a student teacher from Illmors State Normal who spent n1ne weeks at GHS assnstlng wrth history debate, and mdrvx dual events Fxrst of all the Gxrls Speech uad partlcl pared rn the Fall Contest at East Molme November 6 The fmalrsts from Geneseo were tn comedy Sandra Durack thlrd and Loulse VanVooren, fourth Oratory Mary Lou Bollen fourth and Mary Morrlssey seventh serlous, judy Prlmmer f1fth and Suzanne Smlth nmth On january 22 Geneseo partxclpated tn the Indxvxdual Events Tournament at Freeport Especially good showings were made by Suzanne Smlth, verse readmg and serrous Sue Young extempore Drck Adams radlo speaking and udy Prlmmer rn serlous Eleven students took part from Geneseo, and rt prepared them for conference In the North Central Conference Indrvldual Events at Geneseo on February 19 Geneseo agam won the sweepstakes trophy and was re presented by these students rn orrgmal oratory Lucrlle Wlese, second and Mary Morrxssey Sandra Durack, flfth nn serlous play readmg Suzanne Smrth flrst and Judy Prlmmer third extempore speakmg Betty Lou Anderson sec ond and Sue Young, fourth orxgmal monologue Mary Lou Bollen thtrd verse readmg Suzanne Smith first and Luc1lle Ayres after dmner speaking Lyle Wathxer second and Gerald Vermeulen 1n radlo speakmg Dlck Adams first and Dan Oberle fourth The one act play The Marriage Proposal was entered rn dxstrxct competrtxon Members of the cast included Sandra Durack john Yoder, and an Verstraeter Pat Doermg was student dlrector Those advancmg to dlstrlct competrtlon in mdxvldual events were Sue Young extempore Mary Lou Bollen orxgmal monologue Mary Morrlssey orlgmal oratory Loulse VanVorren comedy Suzanne Smith serrous and verse readmg Lyle Wathxer after dmner speaking and Drck Adams radro spealtmg At dxstrlct on March 5, the one act play plus four mdxvxduals qualxfled for the Sectional rankmg as follows Lyle Wathxer ftrst Mary Lou Bollen second Sue Young thlrd Suzanne Smxth thxrd and the play was thtrd The group together with the debate team yourneyed to Galesburg, March 26 where they competed for a chance at State Fmals At the thlrd annual Varsnty Speech Nxght held March 22 the contestants m the erght flelds of mdrvxdual events and the play cast presented thelr work to the public For the first tlme the Annual Speech Awards were presented on this occaslon The Debate Squad conslstxng of Bonnle Wahl helm Lucllle Xhese and Louise VanVooren on and Lynette Urs on the negative slde cometed ln several tournaments They mcluded Geneseo, Normal, Augustana Conference at Mendota and Sectional on March 26 The team won s1x out of twelve debates at Augustana The toplc for debate was Resolved that the Federal Govern ment Should Inltlate a Pollcy of Free Trade Among Nlauons Frnendly to the United States Although thxs was not a record year for the forensxc group the mdnvxduals and teams showed much spurt and consrderable lmprove ment throughout the season EXTEMP The thlrteenth annual school extem pore speakmg contest opened last November with 289 students takmg part The students of US and World hlstory, Englxsh 2, and debate class were gxven three weeks to prepare a lxst of ftfteen toprcs on world affarrs Next they competed rn classroom pre lrmmarles The wmners rn the exper xenced and lnexperrenced advanced to the semlflnals The wmners xn this competltlon went to the fxnals on the mght of january 11 The wmners m the experrenced dxvlsxon were Dxck Adams, flrst Sue Young, second Betty Lou Anderson thrrd Bonnxe Wahlhexm, fourth Mary Morrissey, fifth lnexperxenced wmners were Dan Oberle, fxrst Karen Bartlett, second Lyle Wathler, thlrd Charles Bllls fourth Marvln Peterson, frfth I . , 1 , ' . ' 1 1 . 1 ,s . . 1 , Q 9 ' 1 l . 5 . , . . I 7 l 7 . Sq - ' 1 1 , - 1 9 ' 1 9 . D . Q , V I 1 1 5 ' 1 1 , S 1 S : ' , g Y ' . 7 . ' 1 1 1 1 . . Y 7 l . A , ' S 1 - S 1 1 ' I l .I ' 1 . . . l . . , 7 I - : I G . 7 . . .,. . - . . A A . , Y , 7 third, in comedy, Louise VanVooren, fourth and the afflfmafwev and Dick Adafnsv Jhlm Hanfofdv Z 1 , . - 1 1 l H I 1 1 ' L ' , S 1 ' , . . ' ' . N . , 1 3 . . . . , . 1 u . 1 . . . . . ,, 4 1 1 1 L . R ,, . 7 ' , . . . . if ' W ' 1 1 Y . . . . . . , . 'I E .' J ' ' I - . 7 'ii W , .' . 1' . . . . . . l X, B ' 7 ' 1 1 9 sl . 1 ' 9 5 5 . 1 S ' pq ax .4 Q . 1, . 7 FK YJ .Fr 'X ..' V tx, f- ., EXTEMP AND DECLAM TOP ROW: D. Adams, S. Young, P. johnson, C. Gillespie. Sli' COND ROW: M. Turner, L. Nye, N. Bohmker, L. Whitmeyer, F. Johnston. FIRST ROW: C. Bills, B. Anderson, A. Yingling, N. Vandenberg. X, .Il 5 DEBA1 ERS TOP ROW: L. Urs, L. VanVooren, L. Wiese, Mr. Holley. FIRST ROW: B. Wahlheim, 1. Hanford, D. Adams. VARSITY SPEECH SQUAD TOP ROW: D. Adams, L. Wathier, J. Yoder, J. Verstraerer. SECOND ROW: L. Ayres, L. Wiese, S. Young, L. VanVooren, M. Morris- sey, Mr. Powell. FIRST ROW: S. Durack, S. Smith, J. Primmer, M. Bollcn. XJ' 'S '.. MUSIC Niusxc the theme of thrs year s annual has taken a very actlve part ln the lrves of many GHS students Under the dlrectxon of Mlss Cora Alyce Santee vocal dxrector and Mr Robert ames, mstrumental director the GHS Music Department has had a very busy and fun frlled year The band consisting of forty f1ve members and four baton twrrlers, provrded entertainment and color at the football games November 20 provxded a thrlll for about forty band and chorus members as they participated m the NCIC Musxc Festxval held m Rock Falls The one hundred fifty piece band was under the direction of Harold Walters The three hundred volce chorus was under the dxrectron f Olaf Chrlstxanson Throughout the year several concerts and assembly programs were presented by the band and chorus The chorus sang at Baccalaureate and graduatron On February 4 and 5 two students went to Champargn to represent Geneseo rn the all state band and orchestra Dlck Ford played m the band Judy Brokaw played IH the orches tra In the DISIFICI Musxc Contest held on March 12 at Knoxville eleven vocal solos, srx vocal groups, IX mstrumental solos, and nme mstrumental ensembles competed Out of these several solos and ensembles advanced to the State Musxc Contest on Aprxl 29 and 30 On Apnl 1 the chorus presented a concert which mcluded many old time favorites O Aprll 5 the band presented a concert to the students and faculty of Ottawa hrgh school at the band went to Elkhart Indlama where they vxsxted the factories where musical mstruments are made It was a very educatlonal and excxtmg trxp All rn all ln 1954 55 the GHS Musxc Depart ment played a very vxtal part rn the everyday actrvttles of many students TOP ROW N Carlson D Sand B Colby B Lavery D Ford S Vandersnrck D Peel FIRST ROW A Anderson D Adams L Strohman Th1s year the Pep ten members pro at all the basketball wrth the other types of music This was a group of thrs kmd and they have ac qulred numerous fol lowers Thxs year s K1ngs.' - ' 1 - . L , y - . 1 ' 9 ' - 1 1 ' - l 1 i - Y . 5 ' , I . - . . , - - . . - . . . n ' 1 ' ' - ' Ottawa. After the concert, on April 6 and 7, I - ' 0 . . ' ' n - 4 , . 7 . . . , . - . - , . . . l 2 V - , . , . , . , . , . ' , . . : . , . , . . 7 . , , - 7 ' 1 PEP BAND Band consrstmg of vlded entertamme nt games They played many popular and yazz tunes along the second year for group voted to call themselves the 'Maple Leaf Rhythm Bl BAD TOP ROW: D. Snodgrass, CQ. Oberle, ll. Colby, D. Ford, R. Baird, S. Young, S. Vandersnick. FOURTH ROV.: Nlr james, director, If. Chapman, l.. itrohman, li. White, R. Salhgren, j. McKenzie, l'. I-'iers, D. Sand, D. Peel, B Lavery. THIRD ROV: K. Yager, L. Glatthaar, K. Blackford, li. llaaga, Sl. Searle, L. Whitmyer, C. Piers, C. Whitmyer, L. Ayres, Ii. Yxahlheim. SECOND ROW: K. Peterson, A. Anderson, N. Bohmker, I-I Johnston, IS. Schur- vinske, P. Gore-th, R. fldams, P. Shoemaker, P. Qundeen, C. Neumann, fl. Miller. FIRST ROW: NI. Olds, K. Bart- lett, M. llajak, S. Durack, A. PeClercq, j. Verstraete, P. Calderone, Nl. Betcher, ll. Anderson, j. Taube, D Anderson. -- .V I l 1' 4 1, R . Q . ' . -ef ,. BAND COUNCIL, , ,L j ' ,- , 'iv , 'fiqn R 'nf A Q' 'F wr' ' f , - - sl 1, V -Y if 1 uv 1 T l , 48. TOP ROW: Peterson, Xkahlheim, Ayres, Neu- BATON TWIRLERS mmm. liOI I'OM mm. Olds, Ford, 'iartlett Anderson. S. Durack, A. Defjlercq, j. Verstracte, P. flalderone, M. Betcher. OC. f--. '9 .J as W' OL v. s hr Q TOP ROV.: Primmer, j. Versrraete, -K. Rohwetlcr, Ni. Turner, M. lJeSutter, M. Srnolenske N. Talbot K ltf ROW: lf. i ton, D. Gainey, R. Iiairtl, C. Neumann, ll. flollv, l. l,:1ver' . 'otler '. Peterson, . Brokaw . llolke. FOURTH ROW: C. Be-rner, C. Plumley, j. Gritman, C. jachman, B. Gernant H. White . ivan P, Ifir. P. Doering, R. Salhgren. THIRD ROW: 1. Hanford, j, llenry, F. Dewispelaere, A. Yingling, K. Bartlett, li. Sabbe L. Cowan, D. DePauw, R. Baird, A. Anderson. SECOND ROW: C. Miller ll. McKinzie L. ensen S. Bahnks Vi Swanson, Ingram, N. Vandenherg, M. lletcher, l.. Klavon. FIRST ROW: B. Wahlheim, S. Wells, M. Bollen, S. Young, Miss Santee, director, I.. Ayres, S. Smith, j. McKenzie, I.. Whitmyer, K. Yager GIRLS, GLEE CLUB TOP ROW: j. Primmer, S. Smith, C. Plumley, B. llolke, Ii. Clifton, Nl. Smolenski. SECOND ROW: A. Rohweder Gritman, M. Turner, M. DeSutter, IJ. Gainey, Miss Santee, director. FIRST ROW: N. Talbot, l,. enson, K. Bart lett, L. Klavon, S. Bahnks. . . ,,, 1 X -:rs A. I tv ' 3 '45 :Q h I fri A as IP . , 1 I - ' I . '- , YM? , xg, . C7 A, eq. H - . jf. X g , X . I if 1 7: gi I N4 Q1 V 'in 1 V' f 5 5 'A ,f , .im , ,N ,J . ' 4 I ,, l 'A 59' G ' ' I i z I X . TOP ROW: . Stonkin G Ha'ek H. ohnson, G Vermost. SIYTH ROW' R. Brewer '11 Heri.v C 'an' U w j g . 1 , J . . . . Q. f. : 41. .. 3-: er- man, R. Baird, D. Kolb, C. Neumann, J. McKenzie, P. Sundeen, E. Holstrom, D. Plumley. E. Williams. 4.. Berge- son. FIFTH ROW: R. Chapman, J. Fortune, D. Morrissey, B. Rink, P. Garrity. D. DeFauw. K. Specht. D. Frxsch. M. Cherry, B. Gernant, j. Drehman, Verstraeter. FOURTH ROW: D. Sullivan, D- johnson. L. Vanlilzver. Larson, D. Snodgrass, H. Chaffee, B. Colby, K. Peterson, T. Ingram, A. Taube. N. Milosevick. coach: E. Sand. F.. Hazelton, coach. THIRD ROW: McCormick, coach, L. Ross, R. King, D. Schmidt. S. Smith. M. Peterson. F. Fitch, D. Kropp, W. Hadley, C. Kasnick, j. Yoder, R. Arwell. SECOND ROW: B. Huizenga. K. Miller. B. Deliezel. Hanford Bills D Martin B Wahlheim R acobs Henr B Thom son Litle R '!'ls'om FIR'T J' 1 C' l 1 ' 1 ' 1 ' J H J' yr ' P 1 I - ' G ' - 5 ROW: B. Tholl, Garrity, D. DePauw, R. Cauwels, P. johnson, L. Minor, D. Oldfield, C. Emerick. T. Nehls. D. Farrell, R. Tholl, j. Catour. 1954 TRACK Geneseo's 1954 track squad pulled out of another tough year doing fairly well for them- selves. They were coached by Mr. McCormick, head coach, and assisting him were Mr. Hazel- ton, Reedy, and Milosevich. Out of eight triangular and dual meets, Geneseo's cindermen second place and managed to come out with a fourth place position in the Night Relays. The GHS McCormickmen made a favorable showing at the Palentine Relays coming home with seventh place. At the close of the season the squad elected Darrell Oldfield as their honorary cap- won three. In the Mapleleaf Classic, they took tain. CROSS COUNTRY The Maple Leaf Harriers, coached by john McCormick, closed their season TOP ROW: G. Vermost, j. Holevoet. Nl. Cherry. D. Davis, F. McAvoy, G. Haiek, j. Stoneking, F. Stage. SECOND ROW: j. Verstraeter, R. Atwell, D. johnson, K. Peterson, D. Schimdt, J. Yoder, A. Bergeson. FIRST ROW: D. Ford, R. Wisdom, 1. Garrity, R. Jacobs, B. Lavery, D. Sullivan, with a very successful season. The B- Tholl- Harriers brought home three wins out of five dual meets losing only to Moline and Galesburg and winning over Rock Island, East Moline, and Kewanee. They then brought home a second from the Sterling Invitational and were the NCIC champions for the third straight year. Near the end of the season, the Leafs traveled to Sterling for the State District meet and came home with second place, making them eligible for state. The Thinclads came through with flying colors to place seventh out of twenty teams at the State Cross Country Meet. The squad elected john Garrity as honorary captain. 51 W QSQA9 Q' 'S :gn VARSITY FOOTBALL TOP ROW: D. Kolb, C. Neumann, G. Walker, E. Holmstrom, B. White, j. Drehman, D. Morrissey, W. Emerick, E Chapman,' K. Specht, B. Ayres. FOURTH ROW: W. Henry, E. Williams, I. Fortune, D. Plumley, R. Brewer, B Gernant, G. Sand, J. McKenzie, T. Henson, D. Fritsch. THIRD ROW: P. Sundeen, M. Bowerman, M. Peterson, W Hadley, F. Fitch, D. Snodgrass, T. Ingram, H. Larson, A. Taube, B. Rink. SECOND ROW: L. VanKlavern, B Colby, J. Nelson, j. Hanford, B. DeKezel, M. Vandemore, D. Farrell, L. Ross, H. Chaffee, R. King. FIRST ROW D. DePauw, B. Wethington, C. Bills, D. Martin, K. Miller, J. Henry, B. Quayle, J. Catour, B. Wahlheim, J. Little SOPH FOOTBALL With the guidance of a new coach, john Nettleton, and his assistant, Coach Elmer Reedy, the GHS Gridders closed a losing but hard fought season with one win and eight in the lost column. Starting the season off with a win over Monmouth, the Maple Leafs couldn't seem to get back into the win column again for the rest of the season. ln the North Central Conference the squad finished in last place. Although they won only one game, Coach Nettleton gave the boys the spirit and 'know how' to make a good team. Bob Quayle won a berth on the All Conference first team and Charles Bills and Bill Wethington won honor- able mentions. Charles Bills was elected as honorary captain by his fellow team mates. Monmouth ------- 6 Geneseo - - - 7 Aledo ----- - - 20 Geneseo - - - 0 Rock Falls - - - - - 27 Geneseo - - - 0 Mendota -------- 41 Geneseo - - - 6 Washington, Ia. - - - 8 Geneseo - - - 0 Princeton ------- 28 Geneseo - - - 0 Rochelle - - - - 31 Geneseo - - - 6 Alleman ' - ' 43 Geneseo - - - 7 Geneseo - - - O The Leaflets, coached by john McCormick and Richard Hazelton, ended their season with Sterling -------- 44 a better record than the varsity with four wins and five in the lost column. This year the Leaflets included only sophomores since GHS lost the freshmen to the new junior high opened this fall. The underclassmen elected Bill Gernant as their honorary captain. Kewanee ------ - 12 Geneseo - - - 6 Monmouth - - - - 6 Geneseo- - - 26 Rock Falls ----- 13 Geneseo - - - 12 Mendota - - - - - - 21 Geneseo - - - 7 Orion ---- - - 7 Geneseo - - - 26 Princeton - - - - 6 Geneseo - - - 13 Rochelle - - - - - - 19 Geneseo - - - 6 Alleman - - - - 6 Geneseo - - - 7 Sterling- - - - - - 27 Geneseo - - - 21 3' Q X XJ. JXJ A 1 xl edt l ! TOP ROW: C. Neumann, D. Kolb, B. Rink, B. Ayres, K. Specht, R. Baird, D. Fritsch. SECOND ROW: J. M Kenzie, E. Holmstrom, B. White, D. Sand, W. Hadley, D. Davis, H. Chaffee, J. Drehamn, R. Brewer, J. Stoneking FIRST ROW: C. Bills, j. Little, B. Wahlheim, D. DePauw, D. Martin, G. Combs, M. Peterson, R. Jacobs, j. Henry BASKETBALL J. Garrity. The Geneseo Maple Leafs, coached by Richard Hazelton, really had their ups and downs this year. The Leafs began the season by losing to an old rival, Cambridge. After they won their next three games, the winning column started splitting with the lost column. The cagers won second in their own Geneseo Holiday Tourney by downing Corpus Christi in the first of two rounds, and then fell to Fulton to take second place. ln NCIC play the Leafs had four wins and five losses for their con- ference record. The cagers came through their twenty-five regular season with fourteen wins and eleven in the lost column. In the Geneseo Regional Tournament, which was held for the first time in Geneseo, the GHS Maple Leafs downed East Moline in the first round with a score of 69 to 66. In the second round Geneseo lost to Rock Island, ending the Maple Leafs' season. Gary Combs was elected honorary captain by the varsity lettermen. The Geneseo Leaflets, coached by john Nettleton, had a hard season again and finished with a five win and sixteen loss record for the season. In NCIC play the Leaflets scored a win for the first time in two years. Congratula- tions. jerry Stoneking was elected honorary captain. VARSITY RECORD Cambridge -------- Morris ----------- Neuman fSterlingj Ori0n--.-------- Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Wethersfield - - Geneseo Alleman - - - Geneseo Ottawa ----- Geneseo Prophetstown - - Geneseo Corpus Christi ----- Fulton ------ Mt. Morris - - Fulton - - - Mt. Morris - - llall ----- East Moline - - Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Geneseo Erie - - - - - 46 Geneseo - - - 61 Dekalb - - Geneseo - 60 Amboy - - Geneseo - 68 Mendota - Geneseo - 70 Rock Falls Geneseo - 71 Dixon - - - Geneseo - 67 Princeton Geneseo - 54 Monmouth Geneseo - 66 Sterling - - Geneseo - 59 ROCh61l6 - Geneseo - 67 fy' .,, QL ,, y '-K. I .. L-. If 'R 11 N - ' .. l. '41, -- 4, . P 'w-.A 1,- .r- ,Q 'iWJ 'r. .Q ,wi N. g, ,K 4 P' 1 - i . A 1 1 I ii A 'D X 'Xi' b ?NFuiNNlLMiELs4gi,2YL TOP ROW: R. Atwell, P. Sundeen, J. Verstraeter, G. Hajek, E. Williams, M. Bowerman, G. Vermost, F. Stage THIRD ROW: D. johnson, G. Sand, E. Chapman, D. DeFauw, W. Henry, 1. Fortune, A. Taube. SECOND ROW D. Sullivan, L. Ross, R. King, F. Fitch, B. Colby, D. Snodgrass, H. Larson, J. Yoder. FIRST ROW: B. Lavery I. Hanford, M. Vandemore, B. Wethington, B. Quayle, K. Miller, R. Wisdom, D. Ford. WRESTL ERS The Geneseo grapplers, coached by john McCormick, had a good season again this year. In dual meets the matmen won thirteen and lost five. In the Sectional the GHS grapplers placed second with Gerald Vermost, john Yoder, and Bill Wethington qualifying for state competi- tion qualifying for state competition. At State Vermost in the 95 pound class won a fourth, Wethington won a fourth in the heavy weight division, and Yoder gave a good showing in his 120 pound division. The matmen won se- cond place in the NCIC, and five boys were champions in NCIC meetings. These boys were Gerald Vermost, Don Sullivan in the 103 pound class, john Yoder, Bob Quayle in the 165 pound class, and Bill Wethington. The McCormick matmen elected Bob Quayle as their honorary captain. WRESTLING RECORD Rock Falls ------- 11 Geneseo - - - 33 Dixon ---- - - 16 Geneseo - - - 30 East Moline - - - - 16 Geneseo - - - 29 Canton ---- - - 30 Geneseo - - - 14 Dekalb- - - - - 0 Geneseo - - - 46 Marquoketa - - - - - 20 Geneseo - - 26 Rock Island - - 25 Geneseo - - - 18 Bettendorf - - - - - 13 Geneseo - - - 33 Rock Falls - - - - - 14 Geneseo - - - 33 Moline ----- ---- 2 0 Geneseo - - - 19 Sterling - - - - - - 26 Geneseo - - Davenport- - - - - - 22 Geneseo - - Bettcndorf - - - - 14 Geneseo - - Ottawa ' ' ' ' - 5 Geneseo - - DiX0U ' ' 5 Geneseo - - Ottawa ---- - - 14 Geneseo - - East Moline 11 Geneseo - - Moline ----- - - 12 Geneseo - - Q0 TOP ROW: N. Bohmker, C. Whitmyer, P. Johnson, L. Glatthaar, E. Clifton, C. Plumley, P. Howlett. SEVENTH ROW: R. Sahlgren, C. Berner, M. Olds, M. Turner, F. Johnston, M. Humbert, J. Brokaw, J. Primmer, J. Gritman- SIXTH ROW: M. Haack, M. Powell, B. Morrissey, I. Stoneking, A. DeClercq, K. Klemmer, J. Barbero, L. Nye, B. Anderson. FIFTH ROW: J. Koch, K. Holke, K. Bartlett, L. Cowan, S. Durack, P. Fiers, P. Doering. FOURTH ROW: J. Whitted, J. Taube, S. DeBlieck, A. Yingling, V. Swanson, B. VanVooren, M. Lehman, M. Hajek, B. Wahleim, B. Sabbe. THIRD ROW: E. Swiger, E. Gradert, M. Morrissey, L. Jensen, K. Yager, N. Vandenberg, S. Smith, B. Holke SECOND ROW G Deane L A res M Searle S Wells P DeS linter S Youn . FIRST ROW: A. Roh- weder, M. Betcher, Mrsi McCormick, advislerg Miller, Lf. Bollen, McKen5ie. i l S CIRLSJ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIO The Girls' Athletic Association, better known as GAA, is a national organization for all girls interested in athletics, health, and sportsman- ship. Informal initiation was held in September with formal initiation at Christmas time. Mem- bership this year totaled sixty-five. The girls earned points for awards by participating in archery, soccoer, volley ball, basketball leader- ship class, tumbling, dancing, and soft ball. They also sponsored a Record Hop, and con- cessions, had a bicycle hike, and earned money for the cheerleaders' uniforms. This year's officers were, Carol Jean Miller, president, Mary Lou Bollen, vice-president: Margo Betcher, secretary-treasurer, Janet McKenzie, point keeper: Mrs. McCormick, adviser. CAA OFFICERS Miller, Bollen, Betcher, McKenzie. 2 LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Clifton, M. Olds, A. Rohweder, B. Wahlheim, M. Betcher, S. Durack. CHEERLEADERS 'Whether you win or whether you lose, we're with you teamg we're with you. This was the spirit shown by the student body led by six enthusiastic cheerleaders. Chants, new yells, and the organization of a pep club helped these girls succeed in keeping our school spirit high. BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS Cheering for the varsity were Margo Betcher, Sandra Durack, and Bonnie Wahlheimg and for the sophs were Eleanor Clifton, Mimi Jo Olds, and Alice Rohweder. The student body thanks this peppy group for the loyalty and leadership they have shown this year. Young, Searle, Yager, Vandemore. BOOSTER CLUB Booster Club at Geneseo High School this year provided the students much social enter- tainment and the school picnic. This year something new was tried. Instead of having a class or an organization put on a program every month, they arranged for a program every other month and a regular dance on the remainder of the months. This year's officers were: Mark Vandemore, president, Kathryn Yager, vice- presidentg Sue Young, secretaryg Marilyn Searle, treasurer, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Brokaw, and Mr. james, sponsors. I if L XA ,Q - p Ns! 1 Al 's .'1 Ilbl I I 4? 'fls STANDING: J. Ingram, Miss Madden, adviser, 1. Little, C. Bills, B. Wahlheim, D. Ford. SITTING: M. Vandemore, L. Ayres, Hanford, L. Whitmyer, B. Tholl. ANNUAL STAFF Every year the Sphinx is edited by the Annual Staff made up of Seniors under the guidance of Miss Madden. This year the staff was composed of these members: jim Hanford, Editorg Lucille Ayres, Assistant Editor, Bernard Tholl and Mark Vandemore, Business GREEN AND WHITE The Green and While is the name of the sec- tion set aside in the Geneseo Republic to keep people informed of our school activities. This year's editor was Janet McKenzie. Her staff were: assistant editor, Kathryn Yagetg feature editor, Lucille Wieseg sports editor, Bill White. The adviser was Mr. Dailey. Our weekly school paper, which keeps us up-to-date on the activities around school, is Managersg Lois Whitmyer, Artist, Janice Ingram, Typistg Bonnie Wahlheim, jim Little, Dick Ford, and Chuck Bills, Staff Members, This year's staff would like to thank Miss Madden for her guidance and encouragement in editing this annual. THE JUNIOR SPHINX called the junior Sphinx. This year's junior Sphinx editor was Sue Young. The other mem- bers of the staff were: assistant editor, Frances Cerrag feature editor, Louise VanVooreng sports editor, Bill White. The advisers were Xlr. Dailey and Mr. Eckerle. Much credit should be given to the reporters and typists of these two school papers for their fine work in making the papers a success. STANDING' . DeSche er, L. Ayres, Mr. Dailey, adviser, L. Wiese, L. VanVooren. SITTING: B. White, K. Yager, ,- J PP J. McKenzie, S. Young. C7 Lim 17 TOP ROW: A. Taube, G. Wagle, B. Rink, K. Specht, D. johnson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Rivenbur adviser L A'res E. Clifton - 2, ' 4 - y , J Yoder, K. llolke, Primmer. FIRST ROW: B. Anderson, L. Wiese B. Wahlheim, D. Ford, Little, A. Rohweder. STLIDE T COUNCIL The Student Council, a form of student government, promotes good student-teacher relationship. lt iS composed of twelve members, four from each class. The Student Council sponsors any activity that concerns the entire student body such as: night relays, homecoming, cheer leaders, and all school dances. Officers for the first semester were: lim Little, president, Dick Ford, vice- president, Alice Rohweder, sec- retary. Second semester officers were: Bonnie Wahlheim, president, Lucille Wiese, vice-president, Betty Lou Anderson, secretary. Mr. Rivenburg was the adviser. ATHENIAN CLUB OFFICERS 4-'A . i .. llanford, Wahlheim, Young. The Athenian Club is open for all students who have an interest in dramatics. Some like it because they just enjoy dramatics, and others like it because it gives them a back- ground for a dramatics career. One of the features of this year was a play put on by the club and other school members. Officers were: Sue Young, president, Bonnie Wahlheim, vice- president, jim Hanford, secretary-treasurer. Advisers were Mr. Holley and Mr. Powell. TOP ROW: K. Yager, McKenzie, J. Verstraeter, M. Olds, M. Bollen, R. Wisdom, N. Vandenberg, M. Morrissey. THIRD ROW: D. Holley, adviser, K. Peterson, j. Gritman, M. Searle, F. Johnston, L. Ayres, Benson, A. Rohweder, L. Wathier, B. Colby. SECOND ROW: S. Smith, J. Primmer, J. Hanford, S. Young, B. Wahlheim, D. Adams, B. Lavery, C. Miller. FIRST ROW: G. Deane, C. Plumley, L. Whitmyer, C. Neumann, F. Dewispelaere. VS Q COMMERCIAL CLUB Commercial Club is an organi- zation of students interested in business work. It gives them an opportunity to learn new and important phases of business by learning through speeches from business men. This year the club took a trip to the Quad- Cities and visited the john Deere Company, International llarvester, and Royal Neighbors k of American business officers. This is just part of the many activities in which the Com- mercial Club takes part every year. The officers this year were: Mary Morrissey, president, Beverly Holke, vice-president, Lucille Taets, secretary-trea- surer. Miss Carter, Mr. Fuhr, Bnooweonm. . ...OD f' Y S1 X 'lg . I I. I L U TOP ROW: D. Dersham, B. Gainey, J. Seiger, Whitted, Y. Stottler, Taube, B. Vermost, B. Merriman, N. Shambaugh, B. Sabbe, C. Dirck. FOURTH ROW: A. DeClercq, P. Stage, L. Urs, C. Whitmyer, L. Neulieb, Benson, P. Desplinter, M. Haack, M. Powell, M. Lehman, J. Mortonson, j. DeSplinter. THIRD ROW: Mr. Eckerle, adviser, Mr. Fuhr, adviser, j. Primmer, M. Morrissey, L. Taets, L. Klavon, E. Clifton, Miss Carter, adviser. SECOND ROW:1. Koch, K. Holke, Ingram, J. Verstraete, V. Schuetzler, M. llumbert, M. Kissell, D. Girten. FIRST ROW: G. Nicely, B. Danielson, E. Holstrom D. Davis. VanVooren, ll. McKinzie, L. jensen, D. 7 and Mr. Eckerle were advisers. COMMERCIAL CLUB OFFICERS SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS wg I it- , N I I M ,,' 4 Morrissey, llolke, Taets. While, Adams. Little- TOP ROW: A. Taube, K. Blackford, D. Kolb, M. Ilippler, G. Vermeu- len, R. Strohman. SECOND ROW: D. Peel, M. Vandemore, B. Colby, B. Thompson, B. Danielson, llanford. FIRST ROW: Mr. Miller, adviser, D. Adams, B. White, Little, Mr. Ilanson, adviser. Science Club is an organiza- tion which helps to develop the interest of science in its mem- bers. Each year the club tal-ces a trip to some place of scientific interest. This year there were fifteen members in Science Club. I This year's officers were: jim Little, president, Bill White, vice-president, Dick Adams, sec- retary-treasurer. Mr. Ilansen and Mr. Miller were advisers. GS C7 03' .- ., FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers df America is another of the national organizations at GHS. It is an organization of girls who are interested in home- making and its various fields. The girls also have varied activities throughout the year. They were: Kathryn Yager, president, Lucille Wiese, vice-president, Louise VanVooren, secretary, Nylah Vandenburg, treasurer, Elsie Gradert, reporter, janice Benson, parliamentariang Danice Woodbury, chairman of degrees, Charlene Berner, hold dances and joint meetings with the FFA and have many recreational activities. This year there were sixty-seven members. The officers FHA OFFICERS historian, Betty Lou Anderson, recreation chair- man. Miss Hieronymous was the adviser. CONSERVATION CLUB OFFICERS Vandenberg, Yager, VanVooren, Wiese. Nelson, Farrell, Combs. CONSERVATION CLUB TOP ROW: E. Holstrom, P. Sundeen, T. Ingram, W. Allen, G. Sand, M. Cherry, E. Anderson, B. Edwards. THIRD ROW: D. DeCrane, T. Henson, B. Rink, F. DeWispelaerC, J. Henry, M. Vandemore, C. Fiers, C. Farnam. SECOND ROW: Mr. Reiser, adviser: G. Combs, R. Farrell, J. Nelson, B. Wethington, C. Kasnick, j. Catour, R. Jacobs. FIRST ROW: 1. Harris, S. Smith,B. Danielson, W. Henry, G. Vei-most. C5 H 7 CA C5 -e H .3 1 The Conservation Club is an or- I ganized group for the purpose of conserving our natural resources. The members learn principles of conservation and use them by having various projects such as a farm pond and management of wild life. The year there were about forty members. This year's officers were: john Nelson, president, Dick Farrell, vice-president, Gary Combs, secretary-treasurer. The adviser was Mr. Reiser. Wg., fir FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The FFA is a national organization of farm boys taking vocational agriculture The FFA develops these boys to be better leaders and farmers of tomorrow It furnishes them with opportunities to enter parliamentary procedure contest, public speaking contests tractor rodeos, and so1l conservation contests which might not otherwise be offered Fach member has a pro yect on which he keeps records Each year the sophomores juniors and seniors take a trip to FFA OFFICERS some place of agriculture interest This year they plan to go to St Louis and visit the Purina Research Farm There were seventy five mem bers rn the FFA this year The officers were Dick Ford president Cliff Ressler vice presr dent john Neuman, secretary Gene Stees, treasurer Howard Miller reporter Bernard DeKezel sentinel The advisers were Mr Brokaw and Mr Bast LIBRARIANS CLUB OFFICERS 1 'ho Neumann Stees DeKezel Kessler Miller Ford. Yoder Vermost Powell Humbert. TOP ROW: C. Plumley A. DeClercq M. Turner j. Brokaw j. Stafford 1. DeSchepper. SECOND ROW: Olson J. Swiger, R. Atwell j. Gilborne, adviserg M. Kissel J. Whitted, V. McCormick, adviser. FIRST ROW: D. Ford, I. Stoneking, J. Yoder, M. Powell, M. Humbert, B. Vermost. , A . -' -re 'J 1 a .- P' ' . ,'.', '.'--U, F The Librarians Club is open to all students who work in the library. Each year the club takes a trip to the Quad-Cities and visits a public library. This year the club spon- sored a Sadie Hawkins Dance. The club was formed to give librarians a better UIldCl'SIal1diI1g of the library and its functions. There were eighteen members in the club this year. The officers were: Beverly Vermost, presidentg Mary Anne Humbert, vice-president, Marilyn Powell, secretaryg John Yoder, treasurer, Ivene Stoneking, reporter. The advisers were Mrs. McCormick and Miss Gilborne. fb E X-I TOP ROW: j. Mclienzie, j. Stafford, C. Berner, D. Woodbury. C. Gillespie. SECOND ROW: ll. Madden, adviserg N. Vandenberg, l.. Hlathier, D. Xdams, M. Vandemore. FIRST ROW: L. Wowan, S. Smith, M. Morrissey, l,. Ayres, ll. Walilheim. FUTURE TEACHERS FTA The Future Teachers of America is an organization open to all juniors and seniors who are interested in the field of teaching. The F.T.A. was formed in order to give interested students an acquaintance with the various fields of teaching. This year there were fourteen members who took part in many worth- while activities. They were guests of DeKalb College to hear Mrs. Billy Davis, author of I was a Y Hobo Kid,' and during National Education Week, the members had parents and teachers as guests at a social get-together. The officers this year were: Mary Morrissey, presidentg Suzanne Smith, vice- president, Lora Lea Cowan, secretaryg Lucille Ayres, treasurerg Lyle Wathier, parliamentarian, Nylah Vandenburg, song leaderg Dick Adams, Morrissey, Smith, Cowan, Ayres. I V . l historiang Miss Madden, adviser. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 1954-1955 Each year students selected for the National Honor Society are honored in an assembly before the student body. The qualities for which they are chosen are character service leadership and scholarship Eleven representatives of the Class of 1955 chosen this year were Dick Adams Lucille Ayres Dick DePauw Dick Iford jim Hanford Carol Nliller Mary Morrissey Suzanne Smith Bernard Tholl Bonnie Wahlheim and 'Sue Young Mr Charles H Rivenburg was the sponsor of the National Honor bociety STRAW VOTE Student wzth MostPersonal1ty Person Most Likely to Succeed Person Who Has Done Most for the School Wzttzest Person 'Host Alhletzc Gzrl Best Dressed Hoy Best Dressed Gzrl 'Host Cheerful Person Person Wzth Most Indwzdualzty Most Studzous Person Bonnie Wahlheim im Hanford Bonnie Wahlheim Dick Ford janet McKenzie Bill Wahlheim Mary Lou Bollen Dick Ford Lucille Ayres Dick Adams Ideal Romeo and julzet Nylah Vandenberg and jim Hanford A . 7 . , y . , . 7 x A . - ---.- - - - - - - - J- Most Athletic Boy ------- -------- ----- B i 11 Wahlheim Y CALENDAR Al GLQT 50 Back to the old grrnd School opens for enrolllng 51 Start ClfCUllI1Dg petltlons for Booster Club offlcers SI PTLNIBI- R 1 Tlme to choose cllss offrcer candxdates GA 'S plans for a big year Mhoopee' no school' I abor Day vacatron Scrence Club organrzres Senlors start off class electrons Flrst Booster Club entltled Toast of the Town IS presented by club offxcers Nlr Clrpentrer irrrvesl I- I'-X holds flrst meetlng 'North Centrll Conference meetrng for trvxty sponsors llooray' Narsrty beats Monmouth 7 5 rn f1rst football game llelp' Im seexnf, spots Annual prctures of sophomores and jumors are taken FHA holds lrst meetmg Annual staff electron Geneseo downed by Aledo Y know I oughta be on the stage benror Class play tryouts Doc you gotta save me' Tuberculean tests GHS cross country team mms at lxewanee Oh my achm feet GAA hrke OCTOBER What? Beaten by Rock Falls Student Councrl members tnstalled Dance away the Mendota loss at GAA Record Hop A VISII by Secretary of Agriculture Izzra Taft Benson I-1rst report cards glVCU out fDragnet themel No school' Teachers attend an mstrtute Footballers drop a close one to Xlashrngton Iowa ournallsts attend conventlon t 6 Lnxverslty of Ill1no1s OuchY Dumped by Ifrlnceton I speak for Democracy leafs travel to Rochelle Klan' It s Cold Cross country team idx inccs to state meet NON ILNIBI R Semors map strategy to sell class play ttckets PTA party for their parents and teachers Commerclal Club tour of the Tn Cnty busr ness offtces C I' ones assembly Team fxghts hard but Alleman trxumphs Open house as Grrls Speech Squad presents program 'No school Armrstrce Day Shall we try a Mambo? Booster Club Football te im ends season at Stcrlmg, Basketball starts Nlmm not bad' GAA candy sale Qenror class 'NICIC musrc festual Debaters argue at Rexx anee Oh not ag nn Report clrds trvtn out FFA and Fll-X sponsor Thanltsglvmg Dance 'No school' It s Furl-tes Day' VHTSIIY basltetballcrs lose frrst tame badre llavnltms dance sponsored by L1 brarlans Club That s better A '36 40 vyxn it KIOFFIS CENIBFR Wrestlers p1n Rock Falls Newman falls 0 60 to Ieafs Another vlctory Thxs t1me Orlon Geneseo lnvltatronal Debates 5150 over hethersfxeld llave we got team? or have we got a team? Wrestlers drop DIXOD George Bowre assem -Xlleman stops us 60 55 Booster Club Debaters compete at Normal LHIVCFSIIY f r O 0 A, 3 ft 7 ' n s , L 1 ' ' . . E L . . 2 U Q I I xw . ' 4 . . . 29 4 L 1 ' . ff, I 5 vb I, I ' H .50 Y' ' z 'z -. ' . . if I 1 ' , ' , 6 If 1 q B -H d V ' . 3 I A' . I' 7 .B ' I ' '. . f ' . . ' in K, - ,' 4 . i. j . '. 10 ' k ' N I 5 I , . - 1 f , v1 ' k, V - l 9 . 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A ' V Q ' 0 CALENDAR Chorus presents program for Columblan Club Atheman and 5c1ence clubs have Chr1stmas Party It s that t1me agarn Extemp begms Leafs lose to Ottowa 1n overt1me Wrestlers topple Canton Whats th1sl A Chrrstmas party for t e teachers Geneseo captures second place trophy holrday tourney Holxday dance Green and Whxte take thrrd place at Fulton JANUAR1 School starts again Lose wrestlmg match to Davenport Leafs edge by Dekalb Back rn the groove wrth a v1ctory at Amboy Extemp f1na1s D1ck -Kdams and Damel Oberle are w1nners Homecomrngl ueen Bonme and Krng 1m rule over dance Band presents program for school GAA ch1l1 lunch a success Geneseo meets Drxon Grapplets take on Sterlmg Nixss btem arrrves' As predncted FFBRUARY 26 Beneflt Dance Basketballers battle Pr1nceton Debaters travel to Augustana Leafs at 'Monmouth Wrestlers battle 'Holme Sterlmg at Geneseo Seniors present Booster Club Geneseo takes on Rochelle at home Leafs travel to Mt Nlorr1s Conference 1nd1v1dual Speech events at Geneseo FHA Daddy Date n1te Klapleleafs take on Hall Townshrp Conference Dramat1cs Festrval at Ottowa ,l MARCH Start of Regronal Basketball tournament Reglonal f1nals DISIFICZ 5peech Contests Booster Club 1n charge of offrcers DISIFICI musrc contest btart of State Basketball Tournament FFA Father and Son banquet Conference debates at Delxalb Varslty Speech Nlte Sectxonal Qpeech Contests AP R11 Aprrl Fool' Report cards grven out Some yoke' Drstrlct muslc contest I thrnk Ill make rt Semors srgn names for d1plomas Parl1amentary Procedure Contest at Kewanee Thxs 19 more l1ke Sprmg vacat1on starts End of spr1ng vacatlon Semors order ra duatron 1nv1tat1ons Geneseo Day Relays Report cards aga1n but sophomores present Booster Club tomte 30 State Niuslc Contest MAX It s here' Prom n1te' D1str1ct track meet 'ienrors begm practrcmg graduatxon exer crses Charles lung assembly Geneseo Nlrte Relays All school p1cn1c Baccalaureate Program 25 Frnal Exams Plow Boy Prom Semors b1d farewell to GHS Qraduauon Close of school Conference Track Meet S ,I 12 . 4 ' ' . 1 . 15 ' ' V ' 1 - , , 1 f, 4 . . 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