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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1956 volume:

HIGHLIGHTS OF ’55 LaMOILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL LaMOILLE, ILLINOIS We, the Seniors of the Class of 1956, do hereby dedicate this annual to Mr. Sellers and the Board of Education. We do so in appreciation of their efforts toward the establishment of our new school building. Board of Education Left to right: Martin Swanlund, Ralph Houski, Frank Schultz, Leo Conard, Henry Stue-pfert, Jr., George Keutzer, Harold Becker. Barbara Maxwell Secretary Leo M. Sellers Superintendant VIRGINIA BENDER English, French. Dramatics IRENE BOWER Social Science. English BESSIE STEM Commerce DONNA LONG Vocal, Piano ORVILLE JONES Coach Mechanical Drawing Faculty DALE BAXTER Voc. Agriculture JOSEPH JANOTT ELEANOR RIES Band, Instrumental Mathematics JOHN KUSHAN DOLORES ARMSTRONG Natural Science Voc. Home Economics 4 Personnel Clifford Maloy and Daryl Ecklund, custodians. Gladys Tellkamp and Carolyn Bauer, cooks. fil) (JUu , UAliMTe L A 4U L UXXyJL- L S Z tAlZZ u XoTjal am AU i y, Even if the odds be small, Or if there are no odds at all; Do not choose to turn and run. Face it; fight it; it shall be done. Class of '56 Baccalaureate...............May 27 Address.....................Rev. James Smucker Commencement................June 1 Address.....................Rev. Donald Kurtz Class flower................Red Rose Class colors................Red and White Class Sponsors..............Leo M. Sellers and John D. Kushan Class aim...................Washington, D. C. 6 Honors Valedictorian Robert Hohertz Salutatorian Adrienne Boulay D.A.R. Award Annette Stuepfert LaMoille Women's Club Good Citizenship Awards Janet Bauer and Neil Becker Class Presidents Neil Becker '53, '54 Richard Feik '55 Jack Chalden '56 President of Student Council Robert Hohertz Bender Library Award Sharon Meuser Danfourth Citizenship Awards Janet Bauer and Tom DeLong Readers' Digest Award Robert Hohertz Premier Boys State Award David Stuepfert Athletic Exemplar Award . Alan Jontz Betty Crocker Homemaking Award Carol Savoure Science Award - Bausch Lomb Robert Hohertz F.F.A. State Farmer .Richard Feik Letter Awards Neil Becker, Annette Stuepfert John Swanson, Adrienne Boulay, Joyce Drummer, Alan Jontz, Jack Chalden, Robert Hohertz, Richard Feik. Highlights Editors Joyce Drummer and Robert Hohertz Lions Roar Editors Adrienne Boulay and Neil Becker 7 ERNESTINE LUCAS F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Parliamentarian 4; Girls'Chorus 1,2; Cadet Teacher 2,3; Class Play 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Science Club 3.4; Librarian 3,4; Prom Serving 2; Prom Committee 3; Usher 2. ALAN JONTZ Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Paper Staff 3, 4; Paper Staff Sports Editor 4; Stage Manager for Little 8 Play 4; Class Play 3,4; Lions Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; G.A.P.C. 1,3; G.A.P.C. Vice President 3; Science Club 3,4; Boys' Chorus 2,3,4; Boys' Quartet 2; Prom Serving 2; Prom Committee 3; Float Committee 2,3,4. CHARLENE BILLHORN Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Prom Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; G.A.P.C. Vice President 4; Class Play 3,4; Track Queen Candidate 3; Usher 2,3; F.F.A. Banquet 2. ROGER BROWDER First two years at Amboy, Third year at Mendota. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. President 1,3; Boys' Chorus 1; Drama Club 2; Literary Contest 2; Class Play 3,4; Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 3; Science Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Track 2,4. 8 NANCY HEISERMAN Paper Staff 1,3,4; Little 8 Play 2; Class Play 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Float Committee 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurerof PepClub4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Annual Staff 4; Stage help-Little 8 4; Librarian 3; Kitchen Help 4. DALE STUEPFERT Basketball 1,2; Track2; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Class Play 3,4; Paper Staff 3; Science Club 3; Stage Help 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 4; Annual Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Float Committee 1,2,3,4. JANET BAUER Girls'Chrous 1,2; Prom Committee 3; Band 4; Paper Staff 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Recreation Chairman 2; F.H.A. Vice Presidents; F.H.A. President 4; Little 8 One Act Play 2; Class Play 3,4; Student Guide 4; President G.A.P.C. 4; Cheerleader 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Valentine Queen Attendant 3; Hat and Coat Checkroom Chairman 4; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4. BOB BROWN Basketball 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3.4; Class Play 3,4; Little 8 Play 2; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Stage Help 4; L-Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Float Committee 1,2,3,4; Vice-President of Class 4; L-ClubTreasurer3,4; ScienceClub 4; Boys' Chorus 4. 9 JOYCE DRUMMER Annual Co-editor 4; Class Treasurer 1,2; Float Committee 1,2,3,4; Float Committee Chairman 4; Prom Committee 3; Class Play 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Science Club 3, 4; Science Club Secretary - Treasurer 4; General School Reporter 4; Paper Staff 3,4; 400 Club 4; Student Guide 4; Librarian 3; Band 2,3,4; Band Vice-President 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Chorus Vice-President 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Treasurer 2; F.H.A. Secretary 4; Cadet Teaching 3; Served at Prom 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Language Club 3,4; Language Club President 4; Usher 2; Girls’ Sextet 1, Madrigal Group 2; F.H.A. Style Show 3,4. JACK CHALDEN Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2; Student Council 1,2,4; Language Club 1,2,3,4; Letterman's Club 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Band 4; Class Play 3,4; Little 8 Contest Play 3,4; Vice-President Language Club 4; Secretary L Club 4; President of Class 4; District Music Contest 3; 400 Club 4; First two years at DeKalb. SHARON MEUSER Class Play 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Annual Staff 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 3,4; Librarian 3,4; Science Club 4; Student Guide 4; Usher 3; Prom Comm. 3; Track Queen 4; First two years at Hall. TOM DELONG Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1, 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; L Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Science Club 4. 10 IRENE FILE Homecoming Queen 1; Vice-President of G. A.P.C. 2; F.H.A. Degree Chairman 4; F. H. A. 1,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Class Reporter 1,2,3,4; Librarian 4; Secretary of Glee Club 2; Student Guide 4; Class Play 3; Little 8 One Act Play 1; Annual Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Float Committee 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 1,2,3,4; F. H.A. Style Show 2,4; Served at F.F.A. Banquet 1,4; Usher Little 8 Play 2. RICHARD FEIK Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Vice-President 1,2; Class President 3; L Club 1,2,3,4; L Club Vice-President 4; F.F. A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Vice-President 2; F.F.A. President 4; Science Club 3; Student Council 3,4; Student Council Vice-President 4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 3; Class Play 3, 4; Served at Prom 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Band President 4; District Music Contest 4; State Band Contest 4; Chorus 2,3; Premier Boys State Award 3. PATRICIA WHALbiN F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Recreation Chairman 3; F.H.A. Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club Reporter 4; Science Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Science Club Reporter 4; Language Club 3,4; Language Club Recreation Chairman 3; Class Play 3; Sweethearts Ball Queen 4; F. H. A. State Camp Delegate 2; Paper Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2,3; Served at Prom 2; Usher Class Play 4; Usher Little 8 Play Contest 2; Annual Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Librarian 2,3; Student Teacher 2,3. LARRY FENWICK Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 3; L Club 3,4; F.F.A. 1.2,3,4; F. F.A. Sentinel 3; Class Play 3; Stage Manager 4; Prom Committee 3; Annual Staff 4. 11 ANNETTE STUEPFERT Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,4; President Girls' Chorus 2,3; Madrigal Group 2; Girls' Trio 2,3; Mixed Quartet 4; Girls' Sextet 4; Band 2,3, 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 2; Class Play 3,4; Class Treasurer 3; 450 Club 2; Student Council 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer Student Council 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club President 4; Pep Club Secretary-Treasurer 3; Float Committee 3; Science Club 3.4; Science Club Vice President 4; Annual Staff 4; D.A.R. Award 4; Student Guide 4; One Act Play 4. ROBERT HOHERTZ Student Council 2,3,4; Student Council President 4; Paper Staff 1,3,4; G.A.P.C. 1,3; Annual Co-Editor 4; Class Play 3,4; Dance Band 4; Language Club 3,4; Float Committee 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Saxophone Quintet 4; Speaker at Dedication 4; General School Reporter 3,4; 450 Club 4; Science Club 3,4; Science Club President 4: Band 1,2,3,4; Band President 3. ADRIENNE BOULAY Paper Staff 1,2,3,4; Co-Editor of School Paper 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Student Council Secretary-Treasurer 3; Class Reporter 1,2; Float Committee 1, 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Science Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 3; 450 Club 3; Class Play 3,4; One Act Play Contest 1,2,3,4; Language Club 2,3,4; Language Club President 2; Language Club Vice President 3; Annual Staff 4; Student Guide 4; Speaker at Dedication 4; Cadet Teacher 2; Served at Prom 2. NEIL BECKER Class President 1,2; Class Vice President 3; Class Secretary 4; Student Council 1,2,4; One Act Play Contest 2,4; Class Play 3,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Co-Editor of School Paper 4; Served at Prom 2; 450 Club 2; Band 1, 2,3,4; Dance Band 4; Chorus 2,4; F.F.A. 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; L-Club2,3,4; LanguageClub 3,4; Science Club 3,4; District Music Contest 3,4; State Music Contest 3. 12 RITA BICKETT Class Play 3,4; Prom Committee 3; G.A.A. 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1; Librarian 3,4; Float Committee 1; Valentine Queen Attendant 1. JACK SWANSON Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Saxophone Quintet 3, 4; Dance Band 4; District Music Contest 3, 4; One Act Play Contest 1,3,4; Stage Manager 2; Student Council 1; G.A.P.C. 1, 2; Paper Staff 2; Prom Committee 3; Student Guide 4; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4. ANNE BEATTIE F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Reporter 4; F.H.A. Historian 2; G.A.P.C. 4; Science Club 4; Paper Staff 4; Student Council 4; Chorus 1; Annual Staff 4; Prom Serving 2; Class Play 3,4; Cheerleader 2,4; Valentine Queen 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club Secretary Treasurer 2; Usher 2; F.F.A. Banquet 1,2,3, 4; Prom Committee 3. JERRY HILD Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,3,4; Track Manager 2; Football 4; Football Manager 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Vice President Band 4; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4; F.F.A. 1; Prom Committee 3; Lions Club 2,3,4; District Music Contest 3,4; Dance Band 4. 13 CHARLENE LEFFELMAN F.H.A. 1,2,4; Chorus 1; Class Play 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Librarian 1,4; Served at Banquet 1,2,3; Little 8 Play Usher 1, 2; Student Guide 4; Cadet Teacher 3. FLO RIAN SHEVOKAS F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Secretary 4; Track 2,4; Language Club 3,4; Class Play 3; Stage Hand for Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Prom Committee 3. CAROL SAVOURE Science Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; F. F. A. 1,3,4; Chorus 1; Librarian 3; Class Play3; Homecoming Queen 3; Cheerleader 2,3; Homemaking Award 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Secretary of G.A.P.C. 3; Style Show 3,4; Little 8 Play Guide 2,3. WILBUR NORDSTROM Basketball 1; Track 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 2; Class Play 3; Prom Committee 3. 14 CAROLE HOFFERT G. A. A. 1,2; Chorus 2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Language Club 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Librarian 4; Student Guide 4; Usher Little 8 Play Contest 2; First two years at Hall. RONALD ADKINS Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Class Play 3,4; L Club 2,3,4; Science Club 3,4; Float Committee 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Prom Committee 3. EUGENE HUSSER Basketball 1,2; Track 2,4; Wrestling 2,3; Annual Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Class Play 3; F.F.A. 1.2,3,4. 15 Last Will And Testament We, of the illustrious class of 1956, being of exceptionally sound minds, good financial conditions, dissenting natures, humble spirits, and radiant beauty, do hereby publish and ordain this, our last will and testament: To the faculty we leave our love, to compensate for past behavior. To the custodians we leave the paper stuffed in our lockers. To the junior class we leave our float making ability. To the sophomore class we leave our reputation. May they rest in peace. To the freshman class we leave our money-making ability. I, Neil Becker, do leave my long trips to nowhere to Ronnie Moore, for I think he could make such good use of them. I, Larry Fenwick, do hereby will to Dave Stuepfert my V-8 engine for his champion. I, Thomas DeLong, do hereby will my position as right guard on the football team to Bruce Beattie. I, Adrienne Boulay, leave to my dear friend Rita Hassler my ability to ignore people when they become obnoxious. I, Wilbur Nordstrom, do hereby will to Wayne McCray my ability to ride motorcycles. I, Sharon Meuser, will to Phyllis DeSpain my quiet laugh and my good grades. I, Alan Jontz, do will to Carol Barkman my ability as a baby sitter. I, Dale Stuepfert, do will to Richard Hass my good grades and love for English. I, Roger Browder, do bequeath my ability to stay awake on dates and my piggy bank containing a grand total of seventeen cents to Claudia Adkins. I, Pat Whalen, do will to Donna Grothen my long, dark curly hair. I, Irene File, do will to Jackie Venardi my red hair and freckles. I, Charlene Billhorn, do will to Beverly Martin my quiet ways in HomeEc. class. I, Ernestine Lucas, do will to Marla Jean Alshouse my 24 inch waist line. I, Carol Savoure, will Suzi Drummer my ability to squeal tires. I, Florian Shevokas, do hereby will to Jerome Pierson my ability to stay away from the opposite sex. I, Richard Feik, hereby will to Judie Conard my ability to have my junior and senior year pass rapidly. I, Jack Chalden, do hereby bequeath my boundless appetite for anything edible to Rolf Maris. I, Jerry Hild, do hereby will my red hair and my ability to get along with the opposite sex to Aldina Fusinetti. I, Gene Husser, do hereby will to Donny Schultz my ability to keep quiet in class. I, Charlene Leffelman, do hereby bequeath my ability to write love letters to service boys and to hold that tiger to Janis Steele. I, Ann Beattie, do hereby bequeath my ability to argue with Bruce to Nancy Becker. I, Bob Hohertz, do hereby bequeath to Rolf Maris my ability to keep from getting nervous headaches and to win senseless arguments. I, Nancy Heiser man, do will to Judy Robbins my passionate love for Rock Hudson. I, Rita Bickett, do will to Jeanette Fischer my dislike for the opposite sex. I, Ronald Adkins, do leave to Ronnie Johnson my photographic abilities, as the high school will need a photographer next year. I, Janet Bauer, do will to Barbara Peterson my ability to keep out of trouble. I, Jack Swanson, do will to Clifford Brown my ability as an actor. I, Carole Hoffert, do will to Ruthie Becker my ability in physics. I, Annette Stuepfert, do will to Rita Hassler my many happy memories of high school days. I, Joyce Drummer, do will to Mary Nothnagel my ability to get out of gym class when ever I want to. Class Prophecy Dear Diary: Yesterday I attended a reunion of my last high school graduating class--the class of '56. It was held in the cool breezes beneath the swaying palms of Hawaii. I was surprised at the futures which many of them have made for themselves . The guest of honor was Carole Hoffert, first woman President of the United States. Other distinguished guests included Richard Feik, who replaced Clark Gable as the King of the motion picture world; Irene File and Jerry Hild, who have taken over the spot formerly held by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. They do a sister and brother vaudeville act. LaMoille's gift to the serious music world is Larry Fenwick, who conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. LaMoille will also represent America in the Olympics with three entries. Ernestine Lucas will enter the lady's wrestling division, and Nancy Heiserman is asurebetto win the pole vault. I hardly need to mention that Sharon Meuser will take top honors in the cross country bicycle race. All three have studied with Thomas DeLong', famous for his body building therapy with kindergarten children. Wilbur Nordstrom is well-known as a writer, though not in the usual sense of the word. He specializes in income tax evasion. Eugene Husser is also a writer. He writes a famous advice to the lovelorn column under the pen name of Aunt Mary . Jack Swans on has been fortunate enough to be willed the ownership of the Arthur Murray Dance Studios, which he now runs. Also well-known, but for a different reason, is Pat Whalen. She is famous for having the only living set of sextuplets. In somewhat the same vocation. Dale Stuepfert makes his living taming lions. Florian Shevokas is a noted judge for bathing beauty contests, and Charlene Billhorn is the latest leader of the boy scout movement in America. Some of our number went abroad shortly after graduation. Roger Browder made his name as a hair stylist in Paris. Also in France is Neil Becker, who tests women's perfumes for their alluring qualities. Charlene Leffelman is a celebrated world traveler, only woman to have entered the forbidden city of Mecca disguised as a camel. Anne Beattie has had her name immortalized in the business world as the manufacturer of the latest breakfast food craze Beattie's Wheaties , the breakfast of Chimpanzees. Alan Jontz, the renowned designer of wigs and toupees, is located in Nome, Alaska. His neighbor is Bob Brown, who manufactures cigars. The former Rita Bickett is now Mrs. R. L. Dean, at work designing practice sets for her husband. Annette Stuepfert, who is the latest unwilling disciple of age-regressing hypnotism, discovered recently that she is the second re-incarnation of Cleopatra. Janet Bauer is a Powers model specializing in red flannel underwear. Ronald Adkins has finally found an occupation to his liking. He is a mattress tester. Carol Savoure, whd always had a kind heart, became a social worker. She builds nests for homeless birds. Still going steady after thirty years are Joyce Drummer and Jack Chalden. They work side by side in the Campbell's soup factory. She cuts letters for the alphabet soup and he splits peas for the split-pea soup. Adrienne Boulay had to leave the convent to attend the meeting. She told us about how she often puts flovers on the graves of the poor departed creatures in the nearby cat and dog cemetery. She frequently stops to chat with her old friend. Bob Hohertz, who digs graves for the unfortunate dogs and also runs a Hot Dog Concession outside the gates. John D. Kushan, Ph. D; A.B.A.; Ph. X.; R.S.V.P.; was there also. He flew straight from Stockholm after winning the Nobel prize for the third time. His latest project is a complete analysis of the teen-age mind. It was a wonderful day! Leo M. Sellers STANDING, left to right: Carole Hoffert, Dale Stuepfert Bob Hohertz, Ron Adkins, Annette Stuepfert, Florian Shevokas, Joyce Drummer, Jerry Hild, Carol Savoure, Wilbur Nordstrom, Gene Husser. SECOND ROW: Mr. Sellers, Rita Bickett, Sharon Meuser, Tom DeLong, Nancy Heiserman, Larry Fenwick, Charlene Leffelman, Jack Swanson, Pat Whalen, Ernestine Lucas, Mr. Kushan. SEATED: Irene File, Alan Jontz, Janet Bauer, Bob Brown, Charlene Billhorn, Jack Chalden, Roger Browder, Anne Beattie, Neil Becker, Adrienne Boulay. Class Of ’56 We were young and inexperienced when we entered L.C.H.S. in the fall of '52, but we had to start some time. We elected as our 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; Mrs. Mowers, Mr. Gross and Mr. LaBounty, Sponsors. Our homecoming queen was Irene File. On September 19, 1952, came the day we looked forward to with hopes that it would be fun, initiation. After dressing as the sophomores told us and doing all the silly things the seniors made us do, we gladly took the refreshments given us by the juniors. During the year we lost Curtis Floto and gained Ann Dunseth. We now had 33 members in our class. The seniors left us nothing because it was all we deserved, or so they said. We had gained for ourselves a niche in the school, and we set out determined to do better in 1953. We elected Neil Becker, President; Richard Feik, Vice President; Carol Pinter, Secretary; Joyce Drummer, Treasurer; Adrienne Boulay Irene File, Reporters; Bob Hohertz, Student Council Representative; Miss Bower and Miss Hauge, Sponsors. Annette Stuepfert was our homecoming queen. We lost Gladys Rasmussen, Rita Bickett, and Joan Neidetcher during the year. We gained Lyle Younglove, Bernard Hoschied and Nancy Heiserman. The seniors again left us nothing because they thought that it was all we deserved, but we were beginning to be used to it. When we returned in 1954 we really knew the ropes, but we realized that our high school days were going by swiftly. This year we elected Richard Feik, President; Neil Becker, Vice President; Carol Pinter, Secretary; Annette Stuepfert, Treasurer; Bob Hohertz, Student Council Representative; Irene File, Alan Jontz, Reporters. Our sponsors were Mr. Kushan and Mr. Jones. Our homecoming queen was Carol Savoure. We lost Lyle Younglove, Bernard Hoschied, Carol Pinter, Billy Decker, and Margie Fultz. We gained Jack Chalden, Sharon Meuser, and Rita Bickett. In 1955 we started our senior year in the new high school. It was quite a change, but we soon adjusted. We elected Jack Chalden, President; Bob Brown, Vice President; Neil Becker, Secretary; Roger Browder, Treasurer; Richard Feik, Student Council Representative; Irene File, Alan Jontz, Reporters; Mr. Kushan and Mr. Sellers, Sponsors. Our homecoming queen was Nancy Heiserman. Annette Stuepfert was chosen by the class and faculty to receive the D.A.R. award. The juniors honored us with the Jr.-Sr. Prom on May 12. We lost Ann Dunseth, Karen Bentley, and Betty Brown, while gaining Roger Browder. On June 1, 1956, we became the first class to graduate from the new high school. BACK ROW, left to right: Jerry Pierson, Ronald Moore, Suzi Drummer, Janis Steele, Clifford Brown, David Stuepfert, Bruce Beattie. SECOND ROW: Mr. Janott, Beverly Martin, Donna Grothen, Marlajean Alshouse, Jacqueline Venardi, Phyllis DeSpain, Mary Nothnagel, Rolf Maris, Mr. Baxter. FRONT ROW: Aldina Fusinetti, Ronald Johnson, Rita Hassler, Richard Haas, Judy Robbins, Lynn Stivers, Jeanette Fischer. Class Of ’57 We were frightened little innocents when we entered the halls of L.C.H.S. in the fall of '53, but we decided to make a go of it. We elected the following officers to try to guide our class in the right directions: Bruce Beattie, President; Ronnie Johnson, Vice President; Janis Steele, Secretary-Treasurer; Nancy Ugland, Reporter; David Stuepfert, Student Council Representative; Mrs. Mowers, Mr. Baxter, Sponsors. Our class queen was Janis Steele. On September 28, 1953, came that fatal day set aside for initiation. The sophomores dressed us up and the seniors put us through our paces. We welcomed the refreshments the kind-hearted juniors served us. During the year we lost Ruby Walker. In the fall of '54 we returned to L.C.H.S. It seemed less frightening. We elected officers as follows: Ronnie Johnson, President; David Stuepfert, Vice President; Janice Thone, Secretary; Jeanette Fischer, Treasurer. Our sponsors were Mr. Baxter and Mr. Janott. Our queen was Jeanette Fischer. During the year we lost Eddie Fultz, Darlene Bonnell, and Janice Thone, and gained Aldina Fusinetti and Mary Jane Nothnagel. In 1955 we came back to the new high school. We elected the following officers: Richard Haas, President; Lynn Stivers, Vice President; Judy Robbins, Secretary; Rita Hassler, Treasurer; Janis Steele and Aldina Fusinetti, Reporters; Donna Grothen. Jeanette Fischer, and David Stuepfert, G.A.P.C. Representatives; Ronnie Johnson, Student Council Representative. Our sponsors again were Mr. Baxter and Mr. Janott. Our queen was Phyllis DeSpain. We were honored to give the first play in the new gymnasium. It was Strictly Fromal . This year we gained Donna Grothen, Phyllis DeSpain, and Rolf Maris. We lost Lynn Stivers. 19 SEATED, left to right: Sandra Selders, Nancy Becker, Judie Conard, Claudia Adkins, Avalon Marcum, Carol Barkman. Barbara Peterson, Avis Jackson. SECOND ROW: Miss Armstrong, Charlotte Knowlton, Rita Shevokas, Sue Browder, Ruth Becker, Elizabeth Norris, Rose Ella Bonnell, Margo Thompson, Miss Bower. THIRD ROW: Charles Berger, Donald Shultz, Donald Johnson, Gary Swanson, Donna Billhorn, Wayne McCray, Bill Phillips, Bill Brown, A lan King. FOURTH ROW: Catherine Cherry, Joyce Scriba, Marion Haefner, Audrey Happ, Audrey Schultz, Carol Bonnell, Sandra Leffelman. Class of ’58 We entered the halls of L.C.H.S. in the fall of '54. We elected the following officers of our class: Wayne McCray, President; Margo Thompson, Vice President; Nancy Becker, Secretary; Carol Bonnell, Treasurer; Elizabeth Norris, Reporte r; Sandra Selde rs , Carol Bonnell, G.A.P.C. Representatives, Mrs. Yonk, Miss Bower, Sponsors. Claudia Adkins was our homecoming queen. During the year we lost Robert Manning. We returned in September of '55. Like all the other classes we chose our bigwigs , which were: Avalon Marcum, President; Carol Barkman, Vice President; Claudia Adkins, Secretary; Judie Conard, Treasurer; Rose Bonnell, Student Council Representative; Nancy Becker, Avis Jackson, G.A.P.C. Representatives; Miss Armstrong, Miss Bower, Sponsors. Carol Barkman was Homecoming Queen. During the year we lost Charles Berger and Allen King. SEATED, left to right: Diane Leffelman, Bob Stanard, Joyce Krupp, John Ross, Bernadette Fusinetti, Bob Berger, JoAnn Hall, Jim Swanson, Carol Jean Stuepfert, Joe Miss Stem. THIRD ROW: Barbara Schultz, Eldon Ross, Peterson, Ruth Ann Becker, Bill Haas, Ruth Conklin. Perry Stivers, Judy Simpkins, Walter Fogle. Muriel SECOND ROW: Mr. Jones, Gary Anderson, Karen A Is- Stuepfert, Duwane Bauer, Alan Stuepfert, Connie Martin, house, Ronnie Stuepfert, Sherrill Hahn, Mike Bickett, To whom itmay concern: Let it be known that the members of the Freshmen class are well pleased with their fellow cell mates and their wardens. Coach Jones and Miss Stem. The meetings of the chain gang were called together by President Bob Berger, who was later replaced by JoAnn Hall. Vice President Walter Fogle assisted. Bernadette Fusinetti was custodian of the records and keeper of the loot. Student Council Representative was Sherrill Hahn, and G. A.P.C. members were JoAnn Hall and Connie Martin. Although we were afraid of initiation it proved to be fun, and the food gave us a needed lift. During the year we lost Bob Berger and Perry Stivers. Now the year is over. Parole is drawing nigh. Next year we'll haunt again the halls Of dear LaMoille High. 21 STANDING, left to right: Anne Beattie, Charlene Bill-horn, Ronald Adkins, Florian Shevokas, Roger Browder, Irene File, Jack Swanson, Neil Becker, Adrienne Boulay, Sharon Meuser, Larry Fenwick, Carole Hoffert, Charlene Leffelman, Nancy Heiserman, Ernestine Lucas, Patsy Whalen. SEATED: Dale Stuepfert, Jerry Hild, Bob Brown, Tom DeLong, Annette Stuepfert, Janet Bauer, Jack Chalden, Joyce Drummer, Bob Hohertz, Alan Jontz, Richard Feik, Rita Bickett. F.F.A...... F. H.A...... Music....... Language. . Science Club G. A.P.C. . . Annual Staff Co-Editors........Joyce Drummer Bob Hohertz Advertising...........Alan Jontz Richard Feik Subscriptions........Janet Bauer Jack Chalden Senior Activities .... Neil Becker Class Will.........Roger Browder Class Prophecy . . Adrienne Boulay Charlene Leffelman Class Histories . . Ernestine Lucas Carol Savoure Head Typist .... Annette Stuepfert . . . Gene Husser Pep Club.............Patsy Whalen Florian Shevokas Rita Bickett ......Irene File Lions Club..............Jerry Hild Sharon Meuser Larry Fenwick . . . Jack Swanson Library.............Carole Hoffert Nancy Heiserman Student Council.......Richard Feik ......Alan Jontz Paper Staff...........Neil Becker . . . Anne Beattie Dramatics.........Adrienne Boulay Charlene Dillhorn Snapshots...........Ronald Adkins Dale Stuepfert 22 STANDING, left to right: Jack Chalden, Joyce Drummer. Liz Norris, Rita Hassler, Anne Beattie, Suzi Drummer, Janis Steele, Jeanette Fischer, Aldina Fusinetti, Carol Barkman, Barbara Peterson. Nancy Becker, Rita Bickett, Bruce Beattie, Pat Whalen, Sandra Selders, Judy Robbins, Phyllis DeSpain, Joyce Krupp. SEATED: Janet Bauer, Irene File, Bob Hohertz, Alan Jontz, Adrienne Boulay, Neil Becker, Ron Adkins, Nancy Heiserman,Ruth Ann Becker, Sandra Leffelman, Karen Alshouse. Paper Co-Editors.......Adrienne Boulay Neil Becker Head Photographer and Illustrator Ronald Adkins Staff............Joyce Drummer Judy Robbins Sports Editor.........Alan Jontz Staff..............Ronald Adkins Jack Chalden Bruce Beattie Head Proofreader . .Robert Hohertz Staff............Joyce Drummer Jack Chalden Aldina Fusinetti Head Typist .... Nancy Heiserman Irene File Phyllis DeSpain Pat Whalen Carol Savoure Staff Anne Beattie Janet Bauer Freshman Reporters............... Diane Leffelman Karen Alshouse Sophomore Reporter............... Sandra Selders Nancy Becker Junior Reporters. .Aldina Fusinetti Janice Steele Senior Reporters........Alan Jontz Irene File Miscellaneous Reporters Ruth Ann Becker Joyce Krupp Ethel Herman Suzi Drummer Rita Hassler Elizabeth Norris Barbara Peterson Carol Barkman Jeanette Fischer 23 Homecoming October 27 Schedule 3:00 p.m. Parade 8:00 p.m. LaMoille vs. Ohio 9:30 p.m. Homecoming Dance Class Queens Homecoming Queen and Captains LaMoille Marching Band Sophomore Float Freshman Float Homecoming Homecoming Queen: Carol Barkman Attendants: JoAnnHall, Phyllis De-Spain, Nancy Heiser-man Captains: Bob Brown and Neil Becker Winning Floats: 1st - Senior 2nd - Freshman 3rd - Sophomore 4th - Junior Senior Float, fourth prizewinning float of the Class of '56 _____fclldll • i H Junior Float of Class of '56 Sophomore Float of Class of '56 Freshman Float of Class of '56 Junior Float STANDING, left to right: Florian Shevokas, Judy Bender, Jack Chalden, Joyce Drummer, Rita Hassler, Robbins, Nancy Heiserman, Pat Whalen, Carole Adrienne Boulay, Neil Becker. Hoffert, Bob Hohertz. SEATED: Jack Swanson, Mrs. Language Club This year the members of the Language Club voted Joyce Drummer as President, Jack Chalden as Vice President, Rita Hassler as Secretary-Treasurer, and Nancy Heiserman as Reporter. Jack Swanson and Pat Whalen were program chairmen. The purpose of this club is to get to know more about the foreign languages and about books of foreign background. Mrs. Bender is our sponsor. Pep Club The Pep Club is organized to keep up the morale of the team at athletic events. They are led by the cheerleaders. The officers are as follows: President, Annette Stuepfert; Vice President, Nancy Becker; Secretary-Treasurer, Nancy Heiserman; Reporter, Pat Whalen. We hope that this club will continue to arouse and improve our school spirit. TOP ROW, left to right: A. Marcum, S. Selders, C. Cherry. R. Shevokas, S. Browder, P. DeSpain, B. Peterson, C. Barkman, A. Jackson, B. Schultz, C. Stuepfert. SECOND ROW; J. Robbins, A. Schultz, J. Scriba, D. Billhorn, M. Haefner, A. Happ, M. Thompson, R. Bonnell, C. Bonnell, M. Alshouse, D. Grothen, J. Venardi, B. Martin, J.Simpson. THIRD ROW: A. Boulay, J. Bauer, I. File, A. Fusinetti, J. Fischer, M. Nothnagel, R. Becker, S. Hahn, B. Fusinetti, K. Alshouse, J. Krupp. FOURTH ROW: S. Drummer, C. Knowlton, C. Hoffert, R. Bickett, S.Meuser, C. Adkins, R. Becker, E. Lucas, M. Stuepfert, C. Martin, R. Conklin. FIFTH ROW: C. Leffelman, J. Steele, C. Billhorn, N. Heiserman, A. Stuepfert, P. Whalen, E. Norris, J. Drummer, R. Hassler. Cheerleaders; N. Becker, J. Conard, D. Leffelman, J. Hall, A. Beattie, S. Leffelman. FRONT ROW, left to right: Bob Hohertz, Suzi Dale Stuepfert, Jerald Hild, Neil Becker, trumpets. Drummer, Janis Steele, Jack Swanson, saxophones; BACK ROW: Lynn Stivers, tuba; Rolf Maris, drums; Annette Stuepfert, piano. SECOND ROW: David Mr. Janott, clarinet. Stuepfert. Wayne McCray, Richard Feik, trombones; The Teeners This year something new was added to the music department. Several of the students got together and formed a small dance band. Their rock and roll rhythm, as well as their smooth sentimental style, soon made them a student favorite. The band played at several sockhops and won first place at the P.T.A. Talent Show. Student Guides Since this is the first year for our new school, Mr. Sellers, our superintendent, organized a group entitled Student Guides. This group's purpose is to guide interested people through our school building. The biggest job was the new school's Dedication on February 12, 1956, when many of the guides ushered people through for an entire afternoon. STANDING, left to right: Annette Stuepfert, Ruth Ann Becker, Marlajean Alshouse, Joyce Drummer, Jack Chalden, Jack Swanson, Carole Hoffert, Elizabeth Norris, Sharon Meuser. SEATED: Claudia Adkins, Adrienne Boulay, Janis Steele, Charlene Leffelman, Suzi Drummer, Janet Bauer, Irene File, Ruthie Becker. Left to right are: Annette Stuepfert, Adrienne Boulay, Jack Swanson (behind bars), Neil Becker, and Jack Chalden. Little Eight One Act Play Contest The annual Little Eight One Act Play Contest was held this year at Manlius during the afternoon and evening of March 15th. It was judged by W. R. Martini, Directorial Staff, Goodwin Memorial Theater. Sheffield won first. Ohio second, and Wyanet third. LaMoille, Neponset, Manlius, and Tiskilwa also participated. Adrienne Boulay won Best Major Role for Girls for her portrayal of Anna, a prisoner of the commandant. Science Club Einstein’s Understudies of 1955-56 had all the qualities of a reposing, docile, and deviational club which did little to aid science, but did improve one’s sense of humor and helped emotional strain. At the first meeting the following mendacious officers were chosen; Bob Hohertz, president; Annette Stuepfert, vice president; Joyce Drummer, secretary-treasurer; Pat Whalen, reporter; R’on Adkins, program chairman; and the program committee which consisted of Neil Becker, Alan Jontz and Jack Swanson. Mr. Kushan, our sane, sound, (dubiously stated) and fair science teacher, was director and censor of all activities. Among these activities were nature hikes (more like troop formations and squad drills), quizzes, and discussions, some of which deviated slightly from the cause of science. In the end I believe that we found that our love of nature had been improved slightly, and we had formed a most illustrious group of high school debators. As the year comes to a close, we of the science club of 55-56 wish the incoming members the best of love of nature and humor, and do hope they may improve on many things, including Robert’s Rules of Order. SEATED, left to right: Jeannette Fischer, Aldina Fu-sinetti, Sharon Meuser, Adrienne Boulay. SECOND ROW, standing: Alan Jontz, Dale Stuepfert, Ron Adkins, Annette Stuepfert, Mary Nothnagel. Joyce Drum- mer, Anne Beattie, Charlene Leffelman. THIRD ROW, standing: Mr. Kushan, Bob Hohertz, Bob Brown, Judy Robbins, Rita Hassler, Ernestine Lucas, Pat Whalen, Jack Swanson. SEATED, left to right: Sherrill Hahn, Liz Norris, An- Anne Beattie, Neil Becker, Rose Bonnell, Ron Johnson, nette Stuepfert, Bob Hohertz, Richard Feik, Bob Berger, Pat Whalen, Jack Chalden, Joyce Drummer, Richard Janet Bauer, Alan Jontz. STANDING: Mr. Sellers, Haas, Adrienne Boulay, Avalon Marcum. Student Council The Student Council is an organization that helps with student problems and school discipline. The council also promotes friendship between students and teachers. The council awards activity letters to those students who earn 450 activity points. Officers for the year were Bob Hohertz, President; Richard Feik, Vice-President; Annette Stuepfert, Secretary-Treasurer. G. A. P. C. The General Assembly Program Committee chose the following officers for 1955-56; President, Janet Bauer; Vice-President, Charlene Billhorn; Secretary-Treasurer, Elizabeth Norris; Reporter, David Stuepfert; Student Council Re-presentative, Anne Beattie. SEATED, left to right: JoAnn Hall, Liz Norris, Janet Bauer, Charlene Billhorn, Anne Beattie. STANDING: Jeanette Fischer, Avis Jackson, David Stuepfert, Gary Anderson, Connie Martin, Donna Grothen, Nancy Beck er. STANDING: Carole Hoffert, Marlajean Alshouse, Liz Norris. SEATED: Rita Bickett. Sharon Meuser. Ernestine Lucas. Judy Robbins, Irene File. Mrs. Bender. Claudia Adkins. Charlene Leffelman. Librarians The librarian tries to provide an introduction to the general use of the library materials and to instruct the student librarians in cataloguing and classification of these materials. The student librarians are volunteers who receive activity points for library service. Each year one of the girls is selected for outstanding work in this field and therefore has her name inscribed on a plaque in the library. Future Farmers Of America The officers for the 1955-56 school year are as follows: PRESIDENT--Richard Feik VICE-PRESIDENT--Richard Haas TREASURER--Ronald Johnson SENTINEL--Eugene Husser SECRETARY--Florian Shevokas REPORTER--Bruce Beattie ADVISOR--Mr. Dale Baxter TOP ROW, left to right: W. Fogle, E. Ross, J. Swanson, B. Haas, R. Moore, C. Berger, A. King, B. Brown, D. Bauer, B. Phillips, B. Berger. SECOND ROW; D. Johnson, T. DeLong, G. Swanson, G. Anderson, W. McCray, D. Stuepfert, C. Brown, J. Pierson, D. Schultz, Mr. Baxter. THIRD ROW: R. Browder, L. Stivers, R. Stuepfert, A. Stuepfert, J. Peterson, P. Stivers, L. Fenwick. FOURTH ROW: G. Husser, B. Beattie, R. Feik, R. Haas, F. Shevokas, R. Johnson. FIRST ROW, left to right: Ruthie Becker, Judy Conard, Anne Beattie, Irene File, Carol Barkman, Barbara Peterson, Nancy Becker. SECOND ROW: Avis Jackson, Elizabeth Norris, Ernestine Lucas, Pat Whalen, Joyce Drummer, Janet Bauer, Marla Jean Alshouse, Beverly Martin, Phyllis DeSpain, Miss Armstrong. THIRD ROW: Sandra Selders, Sandra Leffelman, Margo Thompson, Rose Bonnell, Jeanette Fischer, Rita Shevokas, Charlotte Knowlton, Audrey Happ, Audrey Schultz, Sharon Meuser,Charlene Leffelman. Suzi Drummer. FOURTH ROW: Catherine Cherry, Mary Jane Nothnagle, Carol Bonnell, Barbara Schultz, Jacqueline Venardi, Donna Grothen, Connie Martin, Sue Browder, Ruth Ann Becker, Diane Leffelman, Jo Ann Hall, Sherrill Hahn, Karen Alshouse, Joyce Krupp. Future Homemakers Of America PRESIDENT........ VICE PRESIDENT . . . SECRETARY......... TREASURER ........ PARLIAMENTARIAN . . REPORTER ......... HISTORIANS........ RECREATION LEADERS SPONSOR .......... CLUB MOTHER........ ..................Janet Bauer ...........Marla Jean Alshouse .................Joyce Drummer ..................Pat Whalen ...............Ernestine Lucas .................Anne Beattie Beverly Martin, Phyllis DeSpain . . . Judy Conard, Nancy Becker ...............Miss Armstrong ..................Mrs. Becker 31 Majorette: Sherrill Hahn. FIRST ROW, seated: Muriel Stuepfert, Bob Hohertz, Janice Becker, Jack Swanson, Ruthie Becker, Lynn Martin, Suzi Drummer, Janis Steele, Dale Stuepfert, Jerry Dean, Jerry Hild. SECOND ROW, seated: Nancy Becker, Rita Hassler, Margo Thompson, Dixie Swanlund, Julie Lyons, Wanda Fischer, Jeanne Harris, Barbara Slutz. Jimmy Bauer, Neil Dean, Wesley Thompson. Jane Feik, Roland Littlewood, Jerry Pierson. THIRD ROW, standing: Richard Feik, Wayne McCray, David Stuepfert, Neil Becker, Betty Lou Stuepfert, Dwight Becker, Margaret Silfies, Mr. Janott, Lynn Stivers, Rolf Maris, Judy Robbins, Judy Conard, Barbara Peterson, Jack Chalden, Janet Bauer, Liz Norris, Annette Stuepfert. Band At the beginning of the year the band elected its officers: President, Dick Feik; Vice President, Jerry Hild; Secretary-Treasurer, Annette Stuepfert; Reporter, Rita Hassler. During the summer the marching band performed at Ladd for the American Legion Convention and at Princeton for the Round-Up Days festival. The band marched in the Bureau County Fair Centennial Parade. They were also invited to present a concert at the Fair Grounds the last day of the fair. In the fall the band went to Normal State Teachers College for their Homecoming. In the marching contest the band placed first in class D. On March 9 the band was invited to present a marching exhibition and concert at Lanark for their Firemen's Ball. After a very fine performance the mem-bersof the band joined the happy crowd at the dance. March 24 was the District Solo and Ensemble Contest, which was held at Earlville this year, and LaMoille was there in force. Of the eight entries, the participants brought back six state ratings: Neil Becker, baritone solo; Jack Swanson, tenor sax solo; Rolf Maris, Judy Robbins, Judy Conard, drum trio; Je rry Hild, Dale Stuepfert, Jerry Dean, trumpet trio; Bob Hohertz, Rita Hassler, Nancy Becker, Janice Becker, clarinet quartet; Suzi Drummer, Janice Steele, Ruthie Becker, Jack Swanson, Bob Hohertz, saxophone quintet. The state rating made these people eligible for the state contest at Normal on May 4th or 5th. The two second ratings brought back were: Rolf Maris, drum solo; and Dick Feik, David Stuepfert, Wayne McCray, trombone trio. On April 7th the entire band went to Earlville for the District Band Contest, in which they received a state rating. The band was then eligible for the state contest at Normal on May 5th. At the Little Eight Music Festival this year something new was tried. The Festival was held at Ohio on the 20th of April. Each band played one piece a-lone, and then the combined bands played several numbers under the direction of a guest conductor. LaMoille presented one of its ' rock-n-roll' numbers, Dance With Me, Henry . May 10th was the annual Spring Concert at LaMoille. As usual, the band presented a very fine show. Band awards were presented at the First Annual Band Awards Banquet sponsored by the LaMoille Band Boosters Club. Accompanist: Annette Stuepfert. FIRST ROW, left to right: Judy Robbins, Jackie Venardi, Beverly Martin, Donna Grothen, Ruth Conklin, Barbara Peterson, Irene File, Jeannette Fischer, Aldina Fusinetti. SECOND ROW: Miss Long, Rita Hassler, Carol Barkman, Carole Hoffert, Charlotte Knowlton, Phyllis DeSpain, Sue Browder, Avalon Marcum, Bernadette Fusinetti, Diane Leffelman, Ruth Ann Becker, Judy Simpkins. THIRD ROW: Avisjackson, Mary Jane Nothnagel, Joyce Drummer, Ruthie Becker, Claudia Adkins, Muriel Stuepfert, Connie Martin, Audrey Happ, Audrey Schultz, Barbara Schultz, Sherrill Hahn, JoAnn Hall, Karen Alshouse, Joyce Krupp. Carol Jean Stuepfert. Mixed Chorus The mixed chorus, under the able direction of Miss Long, performed at a number of school and community gatherings and were warmly received. The Junior Class Play, the Woman's Club, the Spring Concert, and the Contest Play are a few of the events in which the chorus took part. The high point of the year, however, was the Christmas Concert. At this time the mixed chorus, along with the grade school group, presented a special Christmas Cantata, made up of well-known Christmas carols . Several ensemble groups from the chorus also sang some well-rehearsed numbers. FIRST ROW, seated: Tom DeLong, Bill Haas, Clifford Maris, Jack Chalden, Jerry Pierson. Accompanist: Brown. Ronnie Moore. SECOND ROW, standing: Bob Miss Long. Brown, Neil Becker, Jack Swanson, Alan Jontz, Roll FATHER OF THE BRIDE , an artistic success, was presented by the Seniors on April 27th in the high school gymnasium. Senior Play Mr. Banks, in the middle forties . . . Jack Swanson Mrs. Banks, in the early forties . . . Janet Bauer Kay Banks, almost twenty-one...... Adrienne Boulay Ben Banks, nineteen............... Ronald Adkins Tommy Banks, fifteen.............. Neil Becker Buckley Dunstan, twenty-three . . . . Jack Chalden Buzz Taylor, fifteen ............. Roger Browder Peggy Swift, eighteen............. Charlene Leffelman Delilah, the maid................. Nancy Heiserman Miss Bellamy, secretary........... Joyce Drummer Mr. Massoula, caterex............. Robert Hohertz Joe, helper of Mr. Massoula....... Robert Brown Bill, tent man................... Jerry Hild Mrs. Pulitzki, seamstress .... Sharon Meuser Mr. Dunstan................. Allan Jontz Mrs. Dunstan..................... Annette Stuepfert Bud, furniture mover............. Tom DeLong Pete, furniture mover............ Richard Feik T im1 s Man........................ Dale Stuepfert Flower Shop Helpers................ Carole Hoffert Rita Bickett Bridesmaids........................ Irene File Carole Hoffert Rita Bickett Charlene Leffelman This night's superb performance marked the close of Mrs. Virginia Bender's directing career at LaMoille High. Increased class room work in English and French, plus the work of school librarian, made this decision necessary. Since November of 1948 she has directed twenty-two plays. She will always treasure the back stage memories and the gaiety and excitement which somehow will always be associated with the magic call . . . Curtain Time! STRICTLY FORMAL , presented by the Juniors this year, marked the initiation of the beautiful new stage. Excellently done, it will set a goal to be reached by future plays. Junior Play Jane, who hasn't a date for the dance Suzanne Drummer Sally, her best friend............... Donna Grothen Agnes, the maid of all work.......... Phyllis DeSpain Andrew Cutler, Jane's father......... Richard Haas Nettie Cutler, her mother............ Jeanette Fischer Mr. Ahern, a neighbor................ Bruce Beattie Jim, Sally's boy friend.............. Ronald Moore Rose Tilton, who gets the mumps. . . Mary Jane Nothnagel Mrs. Tilton, her mother.............. Beverly Martin Josie Tilton, her kid sister......... Janis Steele Elroy, who likes to put the shot . . . . Lynn Stivers George, whom Jane is sweet on. . . . David Stuepfert Marcia, a triple treat from New York Aldina Fusinetti Cindy Collins, a girl with ideas . . . . Judith Robbins Marilyn, who is after Elroy....... Rita Hassler Lt. Bob Cunningham, of Fort Snelling Ronald Johnson Joan Wilbert........................ Nancy Ugland Marybeth Wilbert.................... Jacqueline Venardi Sarah, sister of the maid........... Marlajean Alshouse Alec, Rose's ex-boy friend.......... Rolf Maris 1:i STANDING, left to right: Ronnie Moore, Bob Brown, Ron Adkins, Alan Jontz, Larry Fenwick, Jack Swanson, Jerry Hild, TomDeLong, Neil Becker, Coach Jones. Jim Swan- son. SECOND ROW: Perry Stivers, David Stuepfert, Bill Phillips, Bob Stanard, Bruce Beattie, Gary Anderson, Bob Berger, John Ross, Alan Stuepfert. Football The LaMoille Lions' grid team of '55 posted a very impressive 7 won - 1 lost season record and by so doing placed second in the Little 8 conference. LaMoille was spearheaded by eight returning lettermen, seven of which were seniors. In all, 12 boys received letters. These include seniors Neil Becker, Bob Brown, Tom DeLong, Alan Jontz, Jack Swanson, Ron Adkins, Larry Fenwick, and Jerry Hild; juniors Ron Moore and Bruce Beattie; sophomore Charles Berger; and freshman Perry Stivers. Numerals were awarded to Bill Phillips; David, Alan, and Ronnie Stuepfert; John Ross; Bob Stanard; Gary Anderson; and Mike Bickett. The manager was Jim Swanson. When the all-conference selections were made, five Lions were mentioned. Tom DeLong was placed on the 1st team at guard, Neil Becker and Alan Jontz made the second team at quarterback and halfback respectively, and Bob Brown and Ronnie Moore received honorable mention. DeLong also was honorable mention All-State and was selected by his teammates as most valuable player. 36 Lettermen Bob Brown Left Halfback Neil Becker Quarterback Larry Fenwick Left Guard Tom DeLong Right Guard Alan Jontz Ron Adkins Right Halfback Right End Lettermen Jerry Hild Ron Moore End End Bruce Beattie Guard Charles Berger Guard Jack Swanson Center Perry Stivers Halfback All American Guard Senior guard Tom LeLong turned the spotlight on himself and on LaMoille when he was placed on the eight-man All-American football team this year. Tommy was nominated by coaches in this area and was given a first-team guard berth. His inspired play led LaMoille to a second place position in the Little 8 conference standings. He was also unanimously elected to the conference first team and was given an honorable mention rating among the state's best. He rightly deserves these honors, for his leadership, hard work, and football ability drew many plaudits throughout the season. Congratulations, Tommy!! 39 STANDING, left to right: Perry Stivers, Rolf Maris, Ronnie Johnson. Bruce Beattie, Jerry Hild, Richard Feik, Neil Becker, Jack Chalden, Ron Adkins, Alan Jontz, Coach Jones. KNEELING: Jerry Pierson, Charles Berger. Varsity Basketball The 1955-56 basketball season did not prove to be so successful as the grid record but did provide many thrills throughout the year. Coach Jones's Lions compiles a 12 won--15 lost season record and placed fifth in the Little 8 conference standings. LaMoille also received the 4th place trophy in the annual Little 8 Tourney. They were beaten in their first district tournament game by Bureau Twp. Richard Feik was elected by his teammates as most valuable player, and Jerry Hild received the firemen's trophy for most improved player. Jerry was also chosen for the first all-conference team and was given honorable mention for All State. He was the team's leading scorer, with a 21 point per game average. Eight boys recieved letter awards at the All Sports Banquet in April. ■10 STANDING, left to right: Ronald Moore, Ronald Stuep-fert, Clifford Brown, Donald Johnson, John Ross, Gary Anderson, Walter Fogle, Coach Orville Jones. KNEEL- ING: Charles Berger, Rolf Maris, Bruce Beattie, Ronald Johnson, Perry Stivers, Robert Stanard, Jerome Pierson. j. V. Basketball LaMoille1 s junior varsity again posted an excellent record during the season, compiling 17 wins against only 6 setbacks. The squad was composed of 3 juniors , 2 sophomores , and 8 freshmen. During one stretch in the season the boys built a ten game winning streak. 41 12 Lion juniors beaming over track trophy. Neil Becker soars to new school vault record. Ronnie Adkins clearing high jump bar with ease. Rolf Maris in high hurdles at Conference. STANDING, left to right: John Ross, Jerry Hild, Jack Chalden, Ron Adkins, Florian Shevokas, Larry Fenwick, Alan Jontz, Ronnie Johnson, Jack Swanson, Bruce Beattie, Tom DeLong, Wayne McCray, Coach Jones. SECOND ROW: Gary Anderson, Roger Browder, Richard Fe'ik, Jerry Pierson, Bob Brown, Neil Becker, Rolf Maris, Ronnie Moore, Gene Husser, Eldon Ross, Bill Phillips, Bob Stanard. Track The spring brought warm weather and, along with it, track. In all, 18 boys reported to aid Coach Jones in the cinder sport. Six returning lettermen, of which five are seniors, led the track squad. They are Richard Feik, 880: Neil Becker, pole vault and hurdles; Ron Adkins, high jump; Jack Chalden, 880; Alan Jontz, 440 and high jump; and junior Ron Johnson, mile. Track awards are to be awarded in May. Track managers for this year were John Ross and Wayne McCray. 44 SEATED, left to right: Jerry Hi Id, Lynn Stivers, Perry Stivers, Charles Berger, Ronnie Moore, Ronnie Adkins. SECOND ROW: Jim Swanson, Bob Brown, Jack Chalden, Richard Feik, Jack Swanson, Neil Becker. THIRD ROW: Mr. Jones, Tommy DeLong, Ronnie Johnson, Larry Fenwick, Bruce Beattie, Donnie Johnson, Alan Jontz. Lions Club The Lions Club is the organization composed of varsity letter winners of the school. LaMoille participates in football, basketb .11, and track on the IHSA Interscholastic level. In order for a player to rece.ve a letter he must participate in 16 quarters of play or more. Officers for the yt ar were President-Richard Feik; Vice-President-Jack Swanson; Secretary-Jacl Chalden; Treasurer-Bob Brown; Reporter-Neil Becker; Student Council Repre entative - Alan Jontz. Cheerleaders These are the girls who have led cheers through football and basketball seasons. Anne Beattie is a senior in her second year of high school cheering. Diane Leffelman is a freshman and has had a year of grade cheering. Judy Conrad has cheered five years, as she has cheered three years in grade and two in high school. She is a sophomore this year. Nancy Becker has cheered two years in high school and is a sophomore. Sandra Leffelman has had a year of grade cheering, and this is her second year in high school. She is also a sophomore. Jo Ann Hall cheered two years in grade scuool. She is a freshman. Left to right: Anne Beattie, Diane Leffelman, Judy Conard, Nancy Becker, Sandy Leffelman, JoAnn Hall. Cool Cats! Crazy an! — Cinderella never had it like this. Junior-Senior Prom May 19, 1956 High School Gymnasium Banquet - 6:30 p.m. Dance - 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. ’56 Hits D. C. On June 4 a group of graduates of '56 left for a tour of Washington, D. C. They worked and planned for five years to be able to take this trip, and their dream finally came true. You are all acquainted with pictures of the well known attractions in Washington. Here are some lesser known sights-- Our sponsors at the fabulous Woodner Hotel. Relaxing at beautiful Mount Vernon. Wrestling from Washington Arriving at Washington. The Woodner may never recover. LaMoille DAVIS FARM SUPPLY ARTHUR STAMBERGER TRUCKING RUTH CROSSMAN'S BEAUTY SHOP DISSINGER RADIO AND T. V. SERVICE HALL'S GARAGE LEO KOCH AND SON LIVESTOCK TRUCKING MORTON'S DRUG SUNDRIES STORE M. AND R. EAT SHOP EDITH'S LUNCH BOX WILSON'S GROCERY HAROLD ADKINS TILING BERYL DRUMMER TRUCKING GEORGE McCOLLUM CONSTRUCTION CO. J. H. SHOWALTER INSURANCE MEISEL'S SERVICE STATION LAMOILLE LOCKER LAMOILLE BARBER SHOP LAMOILLE MERCANTILE CO. WILLIAM BETZ AND SON WELDING HARRIS DRIVE INN LAMOILLE HATCHERY SHOTTON SAW SERVICE BARNEY'S GROCERY RAMBO FUNERAL HOME E. W. HOUGHTON LUMBER CO. STANARD'S CONFECTIONERY DON SLUTZ BERKSHIRE'S GEORGE KEUTZER MELVIN FEIK DUROCS Van Orin FIRST STATE BANK SELDERS' SALES LEWIS GENERAL STORE TRINE'S CORNER STORE VAN ORIN ELEVATOR AND SUPPLY CO. 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