La Moille High School - Highlights Yearbook (La Moille, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1953 volume:

HIGHLIGHTS OF ’53 La Moille Community High School La Moille, Illinois DEDICATION THE CLASS OF '53 DEDICATES THIS ANNUAL TO THOSE OF OUR SCHOOL PERSONNEL WHO HAVE SERVED MANY LOYAL YEARS IN THE LA MOILLE SCHOOL. CHARLES RAPP STANLEY BYZYNSKI La Moille Community High School La Moille Gymnasium Board of Education Left to Right: Leo Conard, President; Martin Swanlund, Secretary; Dayton Pope, Ralph Houski, Harold Becker. ADMINISTRATION LEO M. SELLERS B. Ed.. M. S. in Ed. Superintendent DONNA HUSSER Secretary i JAMES A. LaBOUNTY Mathematics . f .A.C a-'Wa. DALE H. BAXTER Agriculture ROBERT G. KIDD Coach, Physical Education VL . —� LEO M. SELLERS Superintendent HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY IRENE R. BOWER Social Science, English VIRGINIA O. BENDER English, French, Library U t cUvs MAUDE KIDDOO Mathematics GERALDINE L. HAUGE Girl’s Physical Education. LEONA PITZER BARBARA M. COLE BESSIE L. STEM Science Music v0 Home Economics Commerce CUSTODIANS BUS DRIVERS left to tight: Dewey Drummer John Blackwell Charles Wamhoff Clifford Maloy John Schwabenland 5 ELAINE LOEBACH First year at Marquette, Fine Arts Club 1, G. A. A. Club l,SpringConcertl;Fall Festival 1; Operetta 1; Girls Chorus 1; Class Plays 1,3,4; Secretary of French Club 2; Biology Club Play 2; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Float Committee2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4. JAMES BECKER F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Lions Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Class President 1,2; Lions Club Vice-president 4; F. F. A. Vice-president3; Class Play 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4. LORNA BENTLEY Annual co-editor 4; F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. Treasurer4; Biology Club Play 2; Class Play 3,4; Band 1,2.3,4; Vice-president band4; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Librarian 2,3; French Club 2; Candidate Sweetheart Queen 4; Float Committee 1,2,3,4; Spring Concert 4. JOSEPH BICKETT Annual Staff 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F. A. Sentinel 4; Lions Club 3,4; Lions Club President 4; Football 1.2,3,4; Track2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Biology Club 2. 6 NORMA JEAN SCHMIDT Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Biology Club Play 2; Class Play4; Girls Chorus2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club Reporter4; Prom Committee 3; Served at Prom 2; Class Reporter 4; Vice-president of class 3; Music Festival 3; Float Committee 1, 2,3,4; Spring Concert 3. EVELYN CHELIN Class President 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council2,3,4; Sec.-Treas. of Student Council 3; G.A.P. C. Secretary 3; Paper Staff 2; Class Play 3,4; Girls Chorus 1.2,3,4; Girls Sextet 1,3;Cupids Ball Queen 3; Editor of Annual 4; F. H. A. 1,2,3, 4; F. H.A. Degree Chairman 2; F. H. A. Vice-president 3; F. H. A.President 4; Prom Committee 3; President Glee Club 4; F. H. A. Section Treasurer 3; Music Festival 1,3,4; Biology Club Play 2; Teenage Debate P. T. A. 2; Librarian 3; Float Committee 1,2,3,4; Spring Concert 1,2,3, 4; Usher Graduation 3. ARLENE LUCAS Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 1,2; French Club 2,3; Class Play 2,3,4; Librarian 3; Prom Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; Usher Graduation 3; Biology Club 2. DONALD STEELE F. F. A. 2; Lions Club2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1.2,3,4; Biology Club 2; Annual Staff 4. 7 DIXIE SELDERS Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H. A. 1,2,3,4; Recreation Chairman 1; F.H. A. Secretary 2,4; F. H. A. Historian3; PaoerStaff2,3,4;Editor School Paper 4; Class Sec.-Treas. 2; Class Vice-president 4; Class Play 2,3,4; French Club 2,3; Librarian 2,3, 4; Biology Club 2; G. A. P.C.4; Annual Staff 4; Class Homecoming Queen 1; Usher Graduation 3; Served Junior-Senior Prom 2; Prom Committee 3. ELEANOR BAUER GirlsChorus2,3,4; PepClub 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Prom Committee3; Float Committee3; Usher Class Play 3; Class Play 4. MARLENE KOLP Girls Chorus 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 1, 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; Li-brarianl,3; Class Play 3,4; Biology Club2; Track Queen 3. KATHLEEN KEUTZER F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. Reporter 2; F.H. A. Historian 4; G. A. P. C. 3,4; Librarian 2,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 2,4; PepClub 1,2,3, 4; Boys Chorus Accompanist 4; Prom Committee 3; Class Play 3,4; Biology Club 2. 8 RHETA HEAFNER F. H. A. 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Biology Club Play 2; Class Play 3,.4; Student Council 4; G.A. P. C. President4; Librarian 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Float Committee 2,3,4; Music Festival 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Usher Little 8 Music Festival 2; Senior Queen 4. DAVID SCHMITZ F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; F. F. A. Reporter 3; Lions Club 2,3,4; Lions Club Reporter 4; Class Play 3,4; Football 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3.4; Track 1,2,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Biology Club 2; Annual Staff 4. MARILYN FUNFSINN Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Girls Chorus 2,3; French Club 2; Biology Club 2; Usher 3; Prom Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; Music Festival 3. NA1DA WAGNER F. H. A. Asst. Recreation Chairman 1; Pep Club 1.2,3,4;BiologyClub2;BiologyClub Play2; Glee Club 2; French Club 2,3; Librarian 2,3,4; Class Sec.-Treas. 1,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Homecoming Queen 3; Prom Committee 3; Usher Graduation 3; Annual Staff4; Co-editor School Paper 4; Pep Club Vice-president; G. A. P. C. 4; G. A. P. C. Vice-president 4. SHIRLEY BECKER F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. Parliamentarian 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club Vice-president 3; Pep Club President 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Homecoming Queen 2; Sweetheart Queen 2; Float Committee 1,2,3,4; Music Festival 2; Prom Committee 3; Usher 1,2,3; Librarian 1; Biology Club 2. LESTER STANBERGER F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; F. F. A. Treasurer 3; F. F. A. Secretary 4; Lions Club 4; Track 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Class Play 3,4; Biology Club 2; Annual Staff 4. 10 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY It doesn't seem possible that ten years have passed since we said good-bye to the halls of good old La Moille Community High! But, here we are, meeting for our Tenth Annual Class Reunion at the La Moille Sky Coach Airport. We are going to fly to the Boardwalk in New Jersey City in the Highlights airship on which Marilyn Funfsinn is Stewardess. As she looks around the crowd, she sees Arlene Lucas, who is a nurse at the La Moille Angels of Mercy Hospital. Standing beside her is Mrs. Doug Schmidt, known as Shirley Becker in the good old days. Shirley lives on a farm with her husband and triplets. The former Evelyn Chelin, now Mrs. Bob Jackson is a secretary at the Citizens National Bank in Princeton. Lorna Bentley, now Mrs. Melvin Swanlund, drives up in her private taxi cab. Lorna is a millionaire again. She got her first million by driving a peanut wagon from coast to coast. Kathleen Keutzer is now famous as an author. She has just finished her third book called The Faber Episodes.” Rheta Haefner, now Mrs. Ray Schallhorn, drives up in her husband's new 63 Cadillac. They own a big dairy farm out by Cherry. Marlene Kolp and Norma Jean Schmidt just arrived from Hollywood where Marlene is Jerry Lewis' Secretary and Norma Jean is a famous movie star. Lester Stamberger just got back from his Cross the Land trucking trip this week in time to join us. Dixie Selders just arrived from Chicago where she is an Home Ec. Teacher. Mrs. Naida Wagner is With Dixie. Naida sings with her husband's band. Mrs. Ronald Summers, formerly Elaine Loeback, just flew in from California where her husband is president of the A. P. Store in Los Angles. Don Steele and David Schmitz just buzzed in. Don and David just finished their space ship called the Lions Take Off. Right behind the boys is James Becker, who is now a famous pilot—the boys are trying to get Jim to fly their new space ship but it doesn't look like they are makingany headway. We hear a great cheer in the crowd and of course it's none other than Joe Bickett, the famous All-American football player and Eleanor Bauer who is the star basketball player at the University of Illinois. Well we have all arrived and our plane is ready to take us on our Tenth Annual Renunion for another happy and exciting day. SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of the La Moille Community High, class of '53 being of sound feet, sound intellectual, and brilliant minds, and open faces to match, do hereby make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament. The Senior class, as a whole, leaves to the Junior Class the honor of becoming very reliable and as sophisticated as those who precede them. To the Sophomore class we leave our ability for the girls to win out at class meetings. To the Freshman class we leave nothing as that is all they deserve. I, Eleanor Bauer will my love for Sublette to Carolyn Haas. I, Jimmie Becker, leave my ability to stay away from women to Harold Sellers and Delbert Fetzer. I, Shirley Becker will my cheerleading ability to Betty Husser and Mary Lou Cassidy. I, Lorna Bentley leave my love for Macomb to Norma Fouth. I, Joe Bickett leave Richard Ward my place on the football squad. I, Evelyn Chelin leave my F. H. A. presidency to Mary Ann Einsele. I, Naida Wagner leave my love for Hall along with what he already has to Harry Silfies. I, Marilyn Funfsinn leave my hard earned shorthand words to Joann Swanson. I, Rheta Haefner leave my HomeEc. experience to Beverly Stuepfert. I, Kathleen Keutzer leave my job as accompanist.to boys Chorus to Gladys Schultz. I, Marlene Kolp leave my love for St. Louis to Grace Schmidt and Shirley Alshouse. I, Elaine Loebach leave my ability to get a man from Arlington to Maxine Schmitz. I, Arlene Lucas, leave my extra words in typing to Kenneth Moeller and Jim Geiger. I, Norma Jean Schmidt leave my weak little voice to Richard Faber. I, Dixie Selders leave my extra A's to Lucille Dale. I, Donald Steele, leave my perfect attendence record to Robert Cromwell. I, Lester Stamberger leave my wavy hair to Duane May and Ron Becker. I, David Schmitz leave my ability to get in trouble in class to Robert Hall. We the Senior Class of 1953 do hereby seal this, our last Will and Testament, this 29th day of May 1953. 11 On September 7, 1949, twenty-six Freshmen flew into the halls of L.C.H.S. The following were chosen to run the plane--Pilot--James Becker, Co-Pilot--Margaret LeConte; Stewardess--Pearl Hedges; Log Keepers--Joe Beattie and Nancy Aitken, Navigator--Miss Bower. On September we were initiated by the Sophomores and Seniors. During the year we lost Martha Griffith and Naida Clark took over as Stewardess. Dixie Selders was our Homecoming Queen. In the fall of '50, we continued our voyage. Again we chose: James Becker for Pilot; David Schmitz--Co-Pilot; Dixie Selders--Stewardess; Evelyn Chelin and Donald Steele--Log Keepers; Miss Bower and Mrs. McCray--Navigators. In the fall of ' 5 1 we again started on our long voyage. The pilot chosen was Evelyn Chelin; the Co-Pilot--Norma Jean Schmidt; Stewardess --Naida Clark; Log Keeper--Nancy Aitken; Navigator s --Miss Infascilli and Mr. Sellers. We gained Ronald Summers and lost Joe Beattie. We entertained the Seniors at a banquet and prom on May 10. Naida Clark was Homecoming Queen. In the fall of '52 we again headed out for the fourth and final year of our voyage. We found we had lost Ron Summers, Nancy Aitken, and Darlene May during the summer. Weagain chose for our Pilot--Evelyn Chelin; Co-Pilot--Dixie Selders; Stewardess--Naida Clark; Log Keepers--Jim Becker and Norma Schmidt; Navigators --Mr. Kidd and Mr. Sellers. We chose Rheta Haefner for Student Council Rep. and Homecoming Queen. The Juniors honored us on May 9th with their Junior-Senior Prom. Senior Class Night was held on May 15. Evelyn Chelin was chosen by the class and faculty to receive the D.A.R. Award. On May 16 the Seniors enjoyed a day in Chicago. The day was spent sightseeing and was brought to a close by seeing a stage play. We received our diplomas on May 29, climaxing a very memorable four years of our lives. 12 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY FRONT ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr.Sellers, Kathleen Keutzer, Arlene Lucas, Eleanor Bauer, Marlene Kolp, Marilyn Funfsinn, Loma Bentley, Evelyn Chelin. Mr. Kidd. ROW 2: Raymond Schallhorn, Lester Stamburger, Donald Steele, Joseph Bickett, David Schmitz, James Becker. ROW 3: Shirley Becker, Rheta Haefner, Norma Jean Schmidt, Naida Clark, Elaine Loeback, Dixie Selders. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Bender, Shirley Alshouse, Norma Fouth. Betty Husser, Joanne Swanson, Joyce Bickett, Carolyn Haas. ROW 2; Mary Ann Einsele, Dorothy Danielson, Neil Drummer, Robert Hall, Richard Ward, Ronnie Becker, Richard Faber. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 7,1950, thirty green and eager Freshmen hurried into the halls of L.C.H.S. The following officers were elected: Richard Ward, President; Beverly Steupfert, Vice-President; Mary Ann Einsele, Secretary-Treasurer; Shirley Alshouse and Mary Ann Einsele, Reporters; Miss Stem and Mf. Sellers, sponsors. Norma Fouth was our Homecoming Queen. We went through many hardships during Freshmen initiation but we enjoyed the food afterwards. During the year we lost Sharon Carlson and Marjorie Smith. In September 1951, the following were elected: Kenneth Moeller, President; Delbert Fetzer, Vice-President; Harold Sellers, Secretary; Betty Husser, Treasurer; Dorothy Danielson, Reporter; Mrs. Bender and Mrs. McCray, sponsors. Betty Husser was Homecoming Queen. In the fall Richard Faber joined our class. We then had twenty-nine members. This year we chose Mary Lou Cassidy for Homecoming Queen. We gained Mary Lou Cassidy, Lucille Dale, and Harry Silfies. We lost Gail Meyers, Virgil Floto, and Jimmie Aitken. Those elected were Delbert Fetzer, President; Duane May, Vice-President; Betty Husser, Secretary-Treasurer; Harry Silfies and Beverly Stuepfert, Reporters; Norma Fourth, Student Council Representative; Miss Hauge and Mrs. Bender, Sponsors. On November 20 we presented our class play No Moon Tonight. On May 9 we were hosts to the Seniors at the annual Junior-Senior Prom. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT; Gladys Schultz, Janet Rasmussen, Grace Schmidt, Beverly Stuepfert. Maxine Schmitz, Mary LouCassidy, Miss Hauge. ROW 2: Kenneth Moeller, Harold Sellers. Delbert Fetzer, Harry Silfies, James Geiger, Duane May, Charles Lamb, Virgil Floto. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Eich, Rose Losey, Evelyn Thone, Janice Schallhorn, Carol Anderson, Hubert Keutzer. ROW 2: Miss Bower, Donald Watson, Roger Weller, Darrell Thompson, Garth Conard, Carmen Beattie. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1951, we entered L.C.H.S. The following officers were elected: Dale Carter, President; Clifton Carter, Vice-President; Marlas Happ, Secretary-Treasurer; Lola Thompson, Reporter. Miss Bower and Mrs. Nesti, Sponsors. When Dale and Clifton Carter moved away, they were replaced by Gregory Drummer as President and Joyce Blackwell as Vice-President. Freshman initiation was a day we'll always remember. Janice Schallhorn was Homecoming Queen. During the year we lost Lola Thompson, Lois Bomleny, Paddy Felton, Bertha Hedges, and Clinton Eades. In September 1952, the following officers were elected: John DeLong, President; James Stamburger, Vice-President; Janice Schallhorn, Secretary-Treasurer; Carol Anderson and Garth Conard, Reporters; Roger Weller, Student Council Representative; Miss Bower and Mr. Baxter, Sponsors. Carol Anderson was our Homecoming Queen. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: James Stamberger, Gregory Drummer, Allen Tuntland, Kenneth Swanlund, John De Long, James Schmidt, Wilbur Nordstrom. ROW 2; Mr. Baxter, Marlas Happ, Mary-lu Pierson, Joyce Houski, Joyce Black-well. FRESHMAN CLASS FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Patsy Whalen, Janet Bauer, Ernestine Lucas, Irene File, Charlene Leffelman, Betty Brown, Carol Savoure, Margie Fultz, Rita Bickett. ROW 2: Eugene Husser, Dale Stuepfert, John Swanson, Richard Feik, Tom DeLong, Florian Shevokas, Ronald Adkins. HISTORY We entered L.C.H.S. in the fall of 1952. We elected, the following officers: Neil Becker, President; Richard Feik, Vice-President; Carol Pinter, Secretary; Joyce Drummer, Treasurer; Adrienne Boulay and Irene File, reporters; Jack Swanson, Student Council representative; Miss Cole and Mr. Gross are our class sponsors, also Mr. La Bounty. Irene File was Homecoming Queen. On September 19,1952 came the day that all Freshman dread, initiation. The Sophomores dressed us up and the Seniors made us do many terrible things. The Juniors took pity on us and served us all refreshments. During the year we lost Curtis Floto. We now have thirty-three members in our class. We gained Ann Dunseth. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Alan Jontz, Curtis Floto, Larry Fenwick, Robert Brown. ROW 2; Jerry Hild, Anne Beattie, Karen Bentley, Joyce Drummer, Neil Becker, Robert Hohertz. ROW 3: Adrienne Boulay, Carol Pinter, Charlene Billhorn, Annette Stuepfert, Joan Nei-detcher, Gladys Rasmussen, Miss Cole. Refreshments All dressed up! Buggy ride Victims Proposing Aren't we cute! Pretty Baby 16 Left to Right; Richard Cromwell, Joann Swanson, Mary Lou Cassidy, Carolyn Haas, Beverly Stuepfert, Delbert Fetzer, Harold Sellers, Richard Faber, Grace Schmidt, Gladys Schultz, Richard Ward, Robert Hall, Harry Silfies, Maxine Schmitz, Janer Rasmussen, Neil Drummer, Kenneth Moeller. Ronald Becker. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY NO MOON TONIGHT, under the direction of Mrs. Bender, was presented the evening of November 20th. Members of the cast were: Richard Faber, Grace Schmidt, Gladys Schultz, Beverly Stuepfert, Richard Ward, Delbert Fetzer, Harold Sellers, Harry Silfies, Maxine Schmitz, Carolyn Haas, Robert Hall, Kenneth Moeller. Production Personnel were: Richard Cromwell, Ronald Becker, Harry Silfies, Joann Swanson, Dorothy Danielson, Lucille Dale, Janet Rasmussen, Mary Lou Cassidy, Norma Fouth, Betty Husser, Mary Ann Einsele, and Neal Drummer. Ticket Sales and Advertising were: Mary Lou Cassidy, Mary Ann Einsele, Shirley Alshouse, Duane May, Kenneth Moeller, Robert Cromwell, Virgil Floto, Joyce Bickett, and James Geiger. Part of the cast, onstage. m. jm 17 Left: Team Right: L Club Lefti Juniors Right: Pep Club Queens Captain, Jimmie Becker Irene File Carole Anderson Mary Lou Cassidy Rheta Haefner 0 Co-Captains, Jimmie Becker Sidelines Harry Silfies Queen, Irene File 18 HOMECOMING OCTOBER 24 Schedule 2 P. M. Parade 8 P. M. Game La Moille vs. Buda 9 P. M. Coronation and Parade at Game 10:30 P. M. Dance RIGHT. TOP TO BOTTOM: Fireman, FFA, Senior Class. FHA, WINNING FLOAT: Freshman BELOW: PET AND BICYCLE WINNERS: Top. Malcom Norris,Bottom; Richard Steele. Standing Left to Right: Naida, Joann, Evelyn, Beverly, Mary Lou, Carol, Janice, Dorothy, Shirley, Adrienne, Irene, Garth, Jimmie, Harry, and Mr. Sellers. Seated Left to Right: Kathleen, Elaine, Norma, Rheta, Dixie. PAPER STAFF Editor . . Co- Editor Typists . . Sports Reporters....... Senior Reporters...... Junior Reporters....... Sophomore Reporters . . Freshmen Reporters . . . Miscellaneous Reporters Elaine Loebach Shirley Alshouse Dorothy Danielson Janice Schallhorn Joann Swanson Advisor............... ....... Dixie Selders .... Naida Wagner . . Kathleen Keutzer Rheta Haefner Norma Schmidt .........Joe Bickett Harry Silfies Jimmie Becker , . . . Norma Schmidt Jimmie Becker . . Beverly Stuepfert Harry Silfies . . . Carole Anderson Garth Conard . . . Adrienne Boulay Irene File .... Rheta Haefner Evelyn Thone Joyce Blackwell Mary Lu Pierson Donnie Watson .........Mr. Sellers 20 LIBRARIANS Standing Left to Right: Shirley Als-house, Elaine Loebach, Carolyn Haas, Gladys Schultz, Naida Wagner, Arlene Lucas, Grace Schmitz. Seated Left to Right: Charlene Lef-fleman, Dorothy Danielson, Kathleen Keutzer, Dixie Selders, Rheta Haefner. The student librarians are volunteers who like to read, to keep the books in order, and to catalog new books. DRIVER TRAINING CLASS Driver Education is open to students fifteen years old or over. The course consists of class room work, skill tests and actual training behind the wheel. An AAA automobile with dual controls is used. One-half credit is granted to those who pass the course. The course is open only to those students who are old enough to secure a temporary driver's permit or a driver's permit. Left to Right: Janice Schallhorn, Joyce Houski, Evelyn Thone, Mr. Kidd, Donald Watson, Jimmie Stanberger, Jimmie Schmidt, Alan Tutland. Jerry Eich, Kenneth Swanlund, John De Long, Donald Steele. Front Row: Mr. Sellers, Hubert Keutzer. 21 STUDENT COUNCIL Front Row Left to Right; Carole Anderson, Joyce Houski, Rheta Haef-ner, Norma Fouth, Betty Husser, Mary Lou Pierson, Evelyn Chelin. Top Row Left to Right; Neil Becker, John DeLong, Richard Ward, Roger Weller, Delbert Fetzer, Jack Swanson, Mr. Sellers. x Some of the school situations handled successfully by the Student Council are: Setting-up and adjusting activity awards; establishment of a book rental system; selection of National Honor Roll Students; screening of suggestions from the Suggestion Box; passage of a setof restrictions on those who use profane language or smoke at school. The purpose of the General Assembly program Committee is to present educational and entertain-ing programs. The movies shown were: Heidi, Little Men, Miracle on 34th Street, Message to Garcia, Midsummers Night Dream, One Foot in Heaven, The Rains Came, State Fair. Speakers were: Howard Bauer on his trip through Western United States , and Edgar Swanlund showed slides on Homecoming. G. A. P. C. Front Row Left to Right; Shirley Alshouse, Carolyn Haas, Dixie Sel-ders, Naida Wagner, Evelyn Thone, Janice Schallhorn, Carole Anderson, Rheta Haefner, Lorna Bentley, Mary Lou Pierson. Back Row, Left to Right: Joyce Blackwell, Rose Losey, Robert Hohertz, Alan Jontz, Jack Swanson, Mr. Sellers, Joann Swanson, Janet Rasmussen, Kathleen Keutzer. 22 ANNUAL STAFF Editor...................................................................................Evelyn Chelin Ass’t Editor.............................................................................Lorna Bentley Advertising.................................................................Naida Wagner, Dixie Selders Subscriptions..............................................................Rheta Haefner, Jimmie Becker Senior Activities...................................................................Norma Jean Schmidt Class Will.................................................................Kathleen keutzer, Joe Bickett Class Prophecy...........................................................................Elaine Loebach Class History............................................................Eleanor Bauer, Marilyn Funfsinn Head Typist.................................................................Marlene Kolp, Arlene Lucas Faculty Adviser.............................................................................Mr. Sellers REPORTERS F.F.A............................Lester Stanberger French. . . F.H.A............................Kathleen Keutzer Biology. . . Music...............................Eleanor Bauer Sports. . . . Student Council.....................Rheta Haefner Lions Club. Pep Club............................Shirley Becker Paper Staff, Dramatics...........................Naida Wagner G. A. P. C. . Dixie Selders , .Lorna Bentley , Jimmie Becker Joe Bickett , Donald Steele Norma Schmidt .Elaine Loebach Left to Right Standing: Dixie Selders, Naida Wagner, Elaine Loebach, Marilyn Funfsinn, Jimmie Becker, Lester Stanberger, Eleanor Bauer, Rheta Haefner, Donald Steele, David Schmitz, Mr.Sellers. Seated in back: Kathleen Keutzer, Lorna Bentley. Seated in front, Left to Right: Norma Schmidt, Arlene Lucas, Marlene Kolph, Evelyn Chelin. 23 SENIOR CLASS PLAY ON ACCOUNT OF LARRY Cast of Characters Liz, a peppy college girl................................................................Rheta Haefner Irma, a serious student..................................................................Marlene Kolp Queenie, maid......................................................................................Arlene Lucas Dotty, another college girl..............................................................Shirley Becker Janie, a triple-threat with a car........................................................Norma Schmidt Bunny, Aunt Clarissa's niece..............................................................Lorna Bentley Mrs. Austin, the housemother.............................................................Evelyn Chelin Miss Brockway, director of The Brockway School for Girls..................................Dixie Selders Fanny, who decides to stay...............................................................Elaine Loebach Aunt Clarissa, who changes her plans.....................................................Marilyn Funfsinn Goldie Cribbs, of the Examiner...........................................................Eleanor Bauer Larry and his college friends...............James Becker, Lester Stamberger, David Schmitz, Don Steele Julius................................................................................................Joe Bickett Production Committees Stage Managers............... Ticket Sales and Advertising, Prompters.................... Ushers....................... Sound Effects................ Publicity................... ...............................Donald Steele, David Schmitz Elaine Loebach, Rheta Haefner, Dixie Selders, Kathleen Keutzer, Jim Becker ................................................Dixie Selders ................................................Arlene Lucas ................................................James Becker ...........................................Lester Stamberger ...........................Lester Stamberger, Marilyn Funfsinn ...........................................Naida Clark Wagner Musical Numbers Band Activity............................................................................................... Legionaires on Parade...............................................................................Kleffman Little Champ..........................................................................................Mesany 24 ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST Cast: Seated: Adrienne Boulay. Standing Left to Right: Richard Faber, Irene File, Richard Ward, John Swanson, Mrs. Michael Bender, Carolyn Haas and Robert Hall. The fourth annual Little Eight One-Act Play-Contest was held the afternoon and evening of April 24th in the La Moille Gymnasium. Seven schools entered in the contest. La Moille won top honors with a first on their play, The Brave Shall Serve. Adrienne Boulay won the top award for the Best Individual Performance. Mrs. Bender directed our play. EINSTEIN’S UNDERSTUDIES Left to Right Seated: Shirley Becker, Dixie Selders, Carolyn Haas, Richard Faber, Norma Jean Schmidt and Robert Hall. Left to Right Standing: Grace Schmitz, Janet Rasmussen, Joann Swanson, Evelyn Chelin, Eleanor Bauer, Marlene Kolp, Marilyn Funfsinn, Arlene Lucas, Loma Bentley, Rheta Haefner, Miss Hauge, and Richard Ward. In March the club was organized and the following officers were elected: Richard Faber, President; Norma Schmidt, Vice-President; Carolyn Haas, Secretary-Treasurer; Bob Hall, Reporter. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in all fields of science and encourage student experimentation. On May 21st our club attended the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and a TV show. 25 First Row, Left to Right: Dixie Selders, Kathleen Keutzer, Evelyn Chelin, Dorothy Danielson, Mary Ann Einsele, Grace Schmidt, Charlene Leffleman, Betty Brown, Miss Cole, Carol Savoure. Second Row: Mary Lou Pierson, Joyce. Houski, Marlene Kolp, Patsy Whalen, Janet Bauer, Joyce Drummer, Norma Fouth, Betty Husser. Third Row, Left to Right; Joann Swanson, Lorna Bentley, Gladys Rasmussen, Ernestine Lucas, Irene File, Anne Beattie, Rita Bickett, Karen Bentley. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Carole Anderson, Joyce Blackwell, Gladys Schultz, Beverly Stuepfert, Janet Rasmussen, Margie Fultz. F. H. A. OFFICERS Evelyn Chelin.............................................................................President Mary Ann Einsle.................................................................... Vice-president Dixie Selders........................................................................... Secretary Lorna Bentley.............................................................................Treasurer Gladys Schultz.......................................................................Parlimentarian Beverly Stuepfert..........................................................................Reporter Kathleen Keutzer and Mary Lou Pierson....................................................Historians Norma Fouth and Dorothy Danielson..............................................Recreation chairman Miss Cole..............................................................................Club sponsor Mrs. Stuepfert.........................................................................Club mother SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Initiation and Installation............................................................September 23 Officers Dinner.................................................................!.!!! September 20 Styleshow. . ..................................................................... , , October 24 F. H. A. Christmas Party................................................................December 15 Valentine Dance.........................................................................February 14 Served for Little 8 Music Festival.........................................................March 6 Field trip to Dundee and Elgin.............................................................April 30 Little 8 Joint Meeting................................................................... March 16 Mother-Daughter Banquet....................................................................April 9 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 26 i INSTALLATION PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE STYLE SHOW VALENTINE DANCE SPORTS Sports activities at La Moille High School are considered to be an integral part of each student's education. Every student participates either in extra-mural or intra-mural sports and has the opportunity for the development of self-expression through physical activity, cooperation, competitiveness , team spirit, good sportsmanship, and etc. It is hoped that through physical education and sports activities each student may improve his physical, mental, and social attributes to the benefit of himself, his school, and his community. t 7 Asa member of the Little 8 conference , the Lions of 1952-53, manned largely by underclassmen, finished 5th in football, tied for 6th in basketball, and finished 6t1i in the conference track while winning third place in the conference basketball tournament and winning the conference Fresh-Soph track meet. The basketball team was also awarded the Little 8 Tournament Sportsmanship Trophy which was a credit not only to the team but to the school and community as well. In the now disbanded B.L.P. Conference, the Lions finished 3rd in basketball and won the conference track title with an amazing display of team balance, depth, and spirit. It is hoped that the teams which represent the school and the school itself will continue to display the fine competitive spirit, the willingness and desire and the good sportsmanship shown during the 1952-53 school year. LIONS CLUB The Lions Club is the organization composed of the varsity letter winners of the school. Officers for the year were: Joe Bickett, President; Jimmie Becker, Vice-President; Del Fetzer, Secretary; Bob Hall, Treasurer, and David Schmitz, Reporter. 1952-53 letter-winners who were initiated into the club and who are notpictured below are: Football, Harry Silfies and Carmen Beat-tie; Basketball, Greg Drummer and Dick Feik; Track, Bob Bowers. Row One, Left to Right: Delbert Fetzer, Harold Sellers, Roger Weller, James Geiger, John De Long, Bob Hall. Row Two: Kenneth Moeller, Joe Bickett, Hubert Keutzer, Darrell Thompson, Mr. Kidd. Row Three; Jimmie Becker and Raymond Schallhorn. Row Four: David Schmitz and Donald Steele. Row Five: Jim Stamberger and Kenneth Swanlund. Row Six: Richard Faber and Jim Schmidt. PEP SQUAD Cheerleaders in Front: Shirley Becker, Betty Husser, Carole Anderson. First Row Left to Right: Shirley Alshouse, Mary Ann Binsele, Dorothy Danielson, Patsy Whalen. Grace Schmidt, Norma Jean Schmidt, Lorna Bentley, Norma Fouth, Marlas Happ, Elaine Loebach and Naida Clark. Second Row: Karen Bentley, Janet Bauer, Janet Rasmussen, Carolyn Haas, Beverly Stuepfert, Evelyn Chelin.and Dixie Selders. Third Row: Evelyn Thone, Janice Schallhorn, Marilyn Funfsinn, Rose Losey, Rheta Haefner, Joanne Swanson and Marlene Kolp. Fourth Row: Adrienne Boulay, Carol Pinter, Joyce Houski, Mary Lou Pierson, Charlene Billhorn. Maxine Schmitz, Gladys Schultz and Eleanor Bauer. Fifth Row: Joyce Drummer, Carol Savoure, Annette Stuepfort, Mary Lou Cassidy, Rita Bick-ett, Joan Neidetcher, Joyce Houski, Kathleen Keutzer. Sixth Row: Betty Brown, Charlene Leffelmen, Ann Beat-tie, Irene File, Joyce Blackwell. Seventh Row: Ernestine Lucas, Gladys Rasmussen, Margie Fultz, Arlene Lucas. 29 Front Row Left to Right: Carmen Beattie, Bob Hall, James Geiger, Roger Weller, Harry Silfies, Harold Sellers, David Schmitz. Back Row: Richard Faber, Joe Bickett, Raymond Schallhorn, Kenneth Swan-lund, Mr. Kidd, Jimmie Becker, John Delong, and Donald Watson. Front Row Left to Right; David Schmitz, Bob Hall, Raymond Schallhorn, Joe Bickett, Jimmie Becker, Harry Silfies, John DeLong, Richard Faber, Carmen Beattie. Row Two: Tom Delong, James Geiger, Kenneth Swanlund, Darrell Thompson, Roger Weller, Donald Watson, Harold Sellers, Jimmie Stamberger, Neil Becker. Row Three: Jerry Eich.Alan Tutland, Ronald Adkins, Bob Brown, Alan Jontz, Richard Ward, John Swanson, Kenneth Moeller, Garth Conard, Delber Fetzer, and Mr. Kidd. FOOTBALL 3° , On August 25, nineteen boys reported to Coach Kidd at the gym for opening football practice. However this number was increased to twenty-nine by the end of the season, nine of whom were returning letter-men. The Lions picked by the sports writers for 9th or 10th, through spirit and determination fought their way to fifth place, posting wins over Tiskilwa, Neponset, Bureau Twp, Malden and Buda, while losing to Wyanet, Ohio, Sheffield and Manlius for a 5-4 season record At the close of the season, the team was honored at a banquet sponsored by the Booster Club. Bob Hall received the Most Improved Player Award, and Joe Bickett was named Most Valuable.” Harry Silfies and Bob Hall were named as Co-Captains of next year's football team. i Varsity Letter winners were: Don Watson, John DeLong, Roger Weller, Carmen Beattie, Jim Geiger, Harold Sellers, Bob Hall, Harry Silfies, David Schmitz, Raymond Schallhorn, Joe Bickett, Kenneth Swanlund and Jimmie Becker. Numerals winners: Kenneth Moeller, Richard Faber. Richard Ward, Jim Stamberger, Jack Swanson, Alan Jontz, Neil Bob Brown and Ronald Adkins. Scores: La Moille 12 . La Moille 19 . La Moille 33 . La Moille 6 . La Moille 19 . La Moille 13 . La Moille 35 . La Moille 26 . La Moille 33 . 20 14 6 39 13 . . Sheffield 52 7 . . Buda 14 55 Mr. Kidd and Captains: Jim Becker and Harry Silfies Jim Becker and Harry Silfies 31 BASKETBALL On November 11, after one week of practice, the La Moille Lions, after a considerable mix-up, and with Coach Kidd in the hospital, finally lost their first game of the campaign to Franklin Grove on the Lions' floor. Then, after winning but one of their first seven games, the Lions began to show decided improvement to finish the season with an 1 l-15mark. There record in the B.L.P. was 4-2, and the Little 8 was 3-6. However, they won 3rd place in the Geneseo Holiday Tourney, and then captured 3rd place and the Sportsmanship Trophy in the Little 8 Tournament at Tiskilwa. The Booster Club again sponsored .a banquet honoring the team at the close of the season. Harold Sellers received the Most Improved Player Award, and Roger Weller was named Most Valuable. , Retiring captain Dave Schmitz won the varsity free-throw award with a .778 mark, while Greg Drummer copped theJ.V. free-throw award. Delbert Fetzer, Bob Hall, David Schmitz,-Roger Weller, and Jimmie Becker accompanied Coach Kidd to the State Basketball Finals in Champaign. Delbert Fetzer and Harold Sellers were named by their team mates to captain next years basketball team. Varsity Letter Winners were: Jimmie Becker, David Schmitz, Harold Sellers, Bob Hall, Delbert Fetzer, Roger Weller, Kenneth Swanlund, Donald Watson, Greg Drummer, and Richard Feik. Junior Varsity numerals were awarded to: Kenneth Moeller, Jimmie Stamberger, Jerry Eich, Garth Conard, Darrell Thompson, Neil Becker, Alan Jontz, John Swanson, Ronald Adkins, Jerry Hild, Dale Stuepfert, and Gene Husser. Managers Letters were awarded to: Alan Tuntland.and Lester Stamberger. Cheerleading letters went to Carole Anderson, Better Husser, and Shirley Becker. Front Row Left to Right: Delbert Fetzer, Jimmie Becker, Roger Weller, David Schmitz, Harold Sellers, and Bob Hall. Second Row: Jerry Eich, Richard Feik, Donald Watson, Kenneth Swanlund, Gregory Drummer, Gene Husser, and Jerry Hild. Third Row: Mr. Kidd, Ronald Adkins. Jimmie Stamberger, John Swanson, Alan Jontz, Darrell Thompson, Garth Conard, Kenneth Moeller, Neil Becker, Alan Tutland, and Lester Stamberger. III 1952-53 VARSITY TEAM Left to Right, Front Row: Delbert Fetzer, Harold Sellers, Roger Weller, David Schmitz, and Bob Hall. Second Row: Mr. Kidd, Richard Feik, Donald Watson, Kenneth Swanlund, Jimmie Becker, Gregory Drummer. 1952-53 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM Left to Right, Front Row: Jerry Eich, Richard Feik, Donald Watson, Darrel Thompson, Neil Becker, Gene Husser, Jerry Hild, and Mr. Kidd. Second Row: Ronald Adkins, Garth Conard, Jack Swanson, Alan Jontz, Kenneth Swanlund, Jimmie Stamberger, Kenneth Moeller, and Gregory Drummer. TRACK On March 23, the I,ions began their 1953 season with 31 candidates reporting to Coach Kidd. From these candidates emerged the team which performed as a credit to their school throughout the season. In Little 8 competition, the Lions won one meet and finished second in three during the regular season while finishing 6th in the conference meet. Betty Husser was elected the La Moille Queen. The Lions also won the 1st place trophy in the B.L.P. Conference meet in this its last year of operation with Harold Sellers setting a new conference and school record in the pole vault at 19' 1 1 2 . The Fresh-Soph Team followed the varsity to Sheffield and successfully defended their crown to win the 1st place trophy again. Roger Weller set new conference marks in all 3 events he entered by winning the 40 yard high hurdles in 9:5, the 120 yard low hurdles in 14:2 and throwing the discus 126’ 8 3 4 . These were also new school records. In addition, the Fresh-Soph 440 relay team of Stamberger, Watson, Bowers, and Schmidt tied the school record of 49:4. Roger Weller set a new school record of 16:0 in the 120 yard high hurdles, and Bob Hall tied the record of 23:3 in the 180 yard lows around a curve. Varsity letter winners were: H. Silfies, J. Schmidt, D. Steele, D. Watson, B. Hall, R. Weller, J. Stamberger, R. Feik, H. Sellers, B. Bowers, K. Moeller, D. Schmitz, and D. Fetzer. Numeral winners were: C. Beattie, D. Thompson, N. Becker, J. De Long, B. Brown, L. Fenwick, A. Jontz, R. Adkins, and G. Husser. Garth Conrad and Jerry Hild were awarded manager's letters. J4 1953 TRACK SEASON BAND The music department contributed greatly to the success of the school year. The band played at all the football and basketball games, and at both the Junior and Senior Plays. It attended the High School Music Festival at Wyanet on April 24 and appeared at the Music Festival in February and May. Left to Right, Front Row: Janice Becker, Joann Swanson, Robert Hohertz, Shirley Becker, Janice Steele, Jerry Dean, Jerry Hild, Neil Becker. Second Row: Margo Thompson, Nancy Becker, Mary Ann Einsele, Suzie Drummer, Karen Bentley, Dorothy Danielson, and Janet Rasmussen. Standing: Judy Robbins, Judy Conard, Lorna Bentley, Wilbur Nordstrom, Betty Husser, Norma Fouth, Marlas Happ, and Mrs. Pitzer. 36 CHORUS The Girls Chorus participated in the Music Festival at Wyanet, the festival here in February, the Spring Concert, and sang at Baccalaureate and Graduation. Several different groups of girls sang at local meetings and at P.T.A. Left to Right, Front Row: Kathleen Keutzer, Shirley Alshouse, Dorothy Danielson, Mary Ann Einsele, Grace Schmitz, Joyce Drummer, Annette Stuepfert, and Mrs. Pitzer. Second Row: Mary Lou Pierson, Carolyn Haas, Evelyn Chelin, Patsy Whalen, Janet Bauer, Charlene Leffleman, Norma Fouth, and Betty Husser. Third Row: Joyce Houski, Gladys Rasmussen, Marlene Kolp, Eleanor Bauer, Ernestine Lucas, Irene File, Ann Beattie, and RitaBickett. FourthRow: Rose Losey, Marlas Happ, Carole Anderson, Joyce Blackwell, Gladys Schultz, Beverly Stuepfert, Janet Rasmussen, and Margie Fultz. 37 LEFT TO RIGHT: Anne Beattie, Irene File, Carol Savoure, Joyce Houski, Janet Bauer, Annette Stuepfert, and Gladys Rasmussen. SEATED: Mrs. Pitzer. Those not present fpr the picture are Harry Silfies, Richard Feik, Gladys Rasmussen, John Swanson, and Dale Stuepfert. MADRIGAL GROUP The Madrigal group originated several centuries ago, when there were no radios or other forms of musical entertainment. They would gather at someone's home, sit around a table and sing songs in round fashion. BOYS’ CHORUS The boys' chorus took part in the music festival in Wyanet, the Spring Concert, and the music festival in February. Left to Right, Front Row: Jerry Eich, Kathleen Keutzer, Mrs. Pitzer, Wilbur Norstrom. Standing: Jimmie Schmidt, John DeLong, Donald Watson, Kenneth Swanlund, and Darrell Thompson. Those not present are; Richard Faber, Harry Silfies, Ronnie Becker, and Garth Conard. 38 SENIOR CLASS NIGHT 39 F. F. A In September the La Moille chapter of the F.F.A. met and elected the following officers: Richard Ward, President; Hubert Keutzer, Vice-President; Jimmie Stamberger, Treasurer; Lester Stamberger, Secretary; Joseph Bickett, Sentinel; Donald Watson, Reporter. The Parent-Son Banquet was held in September along with the Freshmen Initiation. Many parents came to see the Initiation. In December we took a trip to the International Livestock Show. A group of boys went to a Judging Meet in May. The officers attended a Sections Officers Meeting in March. We also had the Pest Contest and the Scrap Drive. On June 1st twenty-four boys went to Wisconsin fora fishing trip. Left to Right, Front Row: Mr. Baxter, Richard Ward, Hubert Keutzer, Lester Stamberger, Donald Watson, Jimmie Stamberger, Joe Bickett, David Schmitz, and Gregory Drummer. Second Row: Darrel Thompson, Neil Becker, Ronnie Becker, Garth Conard, Roger Weller, Gene Husser, Florian Shevokas, and Bob Brown. Third Row: John De Long, Jerry Hild, Alan Tuntland, Kenneth Swanlund, Jerry Eich, Dale Stuepfert, Jimmie Becker, Delbert Fetzer. Fourth Row: Bill Nordstrom, Neil Becker, Duane May, Charles Lamb, Tom De Long, Richard Feik, CurtisFloto and Larry Fenwick. John Swansop, Virgil Floto, Kenneth Moeller, Richard Faber, Jimmie Schmidt, Raymond Schallhorn, and Carmen Beattie. 40 43 Left to Right, Front Row: S. Becker, N. Schmidt, A. Lucas, E. Chelin, D. Selders, N. Wagner, L. Bentley, E. Loebach, and K. Keutzer. Second Row: M. Kolp, E. Bauer, M. Funfsinn, R. Haefner, D. Steele, J. Becker, J. Bickett, D. Schmitz, and L. Stamberger. BACCALAUREATE SERVICES May 24, 1953 Processional. . . Largo ........ Invocation...................... Scripture Reading...............% Lift Thine Eyes by Mendelssohn Baccalaureate Sermon........ Piano Solo. . Rustle of Spring Beautiful Savior .......... Benediction................. Recessional— Largo ........ .... Annette Stuepfert . . . . .Rev. Robert Hosto Rev. Albert Middlebrook ..........Carolyn Haas Lucille Dale Rose Losey , . . . . Rev. Richard Prue .......Annette Stuepfert . .L.C.H.S. Girls' Chorus , . . . . Rev. Robert Hosto .......Annette Stuepfert COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM May 29, 1953 Processional-- Land of Hope and Glory ................ Invocation............................................ Salutatory--”Continue As A Student, Keep on Learning . Trombone Solo- Emerald ............................... Valedictory. . Continue As A Student, Keep on Learning Address. . Do You Dare to Be Different ............... Instrumental Duet. . At The Balalaika ................ Honorary Mention...................................... Morning Speaks”...................................... Presentation of Diplomas........................... Benediction........................................... Recessional. . Land of Hope and Glory ................ ........................Annette Stuepfert ........................Rev. F. L. Strobel ...........................Arlene Lucas ............................Richard Feik ...........................Dixie Selders .....................Rev. Kenneth Sollitt ............................Neil Becker Jerald Hild ..........Leo M. Sellers, Superintendent .................. L.C.H.S. Girls’ Chorus Leo Conard, President, Board of Education ......................Rev. F. L. Strobel ......................Annette Stuepfert 44 HONOR STUDENTS Valedictorian.....................................................................Dixie Selders Salutatorian......................................................................Arlene Lucas DAR Award................................................................................Evelyn Chelin La Moille Woman's Club Awards.............................................................Dixie Selders James Becker 400 CLUB Rheta Haefner Evelyn Chelin Kathleen Keutzer Lorna Bentley Joann Swanson Elaine Loebach Dixie Selders Naida Wagner Norma Schmidt NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Seniors Evelyn Chelin Marilyn Funfsinn Elaine Loebach Arlene Lucas Dixie Selders Juniors Mary Cassidy Robert Hall Grace Schmidt Joann Swanson Sophomores 45 John De Long Marlas Happ Joyce Houski Darrel Thompson Evelyn Thone 47 HAMM’S STUDIO Photographs That Please CAHILL HARDWARE We Specialize in Wedding Photos And Children’s Portraits Pyrofax Gas Service Phone Ladd 100 Princeton Illinois Ladd Illinois 1952 F. 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