Leaf River High School - Lerico Yearbook (Leaf River, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1937 volume:

LEAF RIVER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Leaf River, Illinois ANNOUNCING TABLE Of CONTENTS Administration Classes Sports Activi ties Humor Advertisements We hope that in the years to come we may look back to our high school days through this book, our annual, and remember the won- derful time we had, the knowledge we have secured, and our as- sociates at school. INDICATION We wish to express our ap1- preciation for the help and ad- vice given to our class We, the Seniors of 1937, hereby dedicate this edition of The Ebb to our advisor, Mr. Hanson. Leaf River Community High School The Leaf River Community High School dis- trict was organized in 1920, being one of the first in the county to take advantage of the Community High School Law. The district has an area of 56 square miles and an assessed val- uation of approximately $2,000,000. The build- ing, a modern one story structure, was built in 1921 at an approximate cost of $110,000. At present the building is free from debt, the last of the bonds having been retired several years ago. Since 1921 the enrollment has in- creased from less than 50 students until it now numbers 110. Three buses operate to trans- port students to and from school. During the past year a noticeable change in the appear- ance of the grounds surrounding the building has taken place. The land in the rear of the building has been leveled and made into a fine athletic field which will be ready for use next Fall. A gravel drive, lined with a white fence, extends around the school. ADMINISTRATION Leland T. Hansoa, A. B. Manchester College U. of Wis. Grad. Work Principal and Math. Susan Acker, a. b. Carthage College N.V7. Graduate Work English and Music Gustav Busing, B. Ed. 111. Normal Uni. Ag. and Dramatics Orville '.Vestior Instrumental Music Sarah Grote, B. Ed. W.I.S.TC. Macomb Com-. andlScience Eleanor Schmertman, B.S. Iowa State College Home Ec. and Phys. Ed. Paul Vaupel, B. S. University of 111. Soc. Sc. and Coaching JANITOR Harold H, Marks DRIVERS OF SCHOOL BUSES Eugene Bowman, Willard Fry, George Westerman SCHOOL BOARD (left to right) (years on board) Charles Schelling, Sec'y George Borneman Albert Tutt, President Omar E. Hawkinp. Harry Jones 10 years 4 years 5 years 9 years 3 years BUILDING Leaf River can be justly proud of their school plant. In communities many times the size of Leaf River on will find no better building and equipment. It's gymnasium is one of the best, as compared to schools Leaf River meets in competition. The school has twice been selected by the State to sponsor the District Basketball Tournament. The building is provided with nine classrooms which are very will lighted and ventilated. In addition to classrooms there is a spacious and well de- signed auditorium. The building is equipped with a complete Home Economics Department approved by the State. Smith-Hughes Vocational Agriculture is also offered. This year the boys built a very neat farm shop building in order to round out a complete course in Agriculture. The Com- mercial department is equipped with eighteen typewriters. From the above, one can readily conclude that the community is provided with sufficient school facilities to offer to students courses to meet the modern trends in education. Eleanor Schmertman Susan Acker Leland T. Hanson Sarah Grote Paul Vaupel Gustav Busing FACULTY (left to right) SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On a Monday morning of September 1933 a group of fifteen girls and eleven boys entered Leaf River High School 0 further their educa- tion. We met with our sponsor, Kiss Miner, that day to elect our o3nss officers. We elected the following; Martha Albert----------------president Phyllis Haire----------Vice President Betty Peterson--------- -So.c.r t.ary Maxine Whitney---------------Treasurer Lois Lovell------Student Couneil Rep. The Freshman Initiation was held in Octo- ber. We all dreaded this, but it wasn't as bad as we were told it was going to be. During our freshman year we lost two girls, Margaret Stahl and Vella Knodle, and one boy Delmar Cook. In September 1934 our enrollment was in- creased by Eileen Cuplin. Fj� r our officers we elected the following: Maxine Whitney---------------President Lois Lovell-------Vice President Emerson Baker----------------Secretary Orville Borneman-------------Treasurer Myra Schelling--Student Council Rep. Miss Miner was again our class sponsor. We lost two more of our boys in our sophomore year, Arthur Blake and Henry Thomas. In September 1935 we chose our class of f icers ; Maxine Whitney---------------President Everett Ashton--------------------Vice President Lois Lovell------------------Secretary Orville Borneman-------------Treasurer Emerson Baker---Student Council Rep. Mr. Wunderlick was chosen as our sponsor. Our Junior class play was held in May; the title was Chintz Cottage. Our Junior-Senior banquet was held at Schrom's banquet room in Rockford where an interasting program was held And now as Seniors of 1937 we are about to complete our High School education. Cur en- rollment was increased by Dorothy Carpenter and Lucille Wells,making a total of twenty members. Our class offi®ers are: Emerson Baker-----------------President Dorothy Carpenter--------Vice President Lois Lovell-------------------Secretary Lois Wilson-------------------Treasurer Everett Ashton----Student Council Rep. Maxine Whitney----Student Council Rep. Mr. Hanson is our sponsor. 'Ve are all proud that we are to graduate from Leaf River Com- munity High School May 28, 1937. STATISTICS OF THE' CLASS OF 1937 Some fascinating facts concerning our class are herein inscribed in the 1937 edition of the Ebb. This information was obtained by vote of the student body for the various titles mention- ed . The Best Looking boy is Everett Ashton; and The Best Looking Girl is Maxine Whitney; the Most Dignified boy is Orville Borneman; and the Most Dignified girl is Martha Albert; The Most Popular boy is Everett Ashton; and The Most Popular girl is Maxine Whitney; the Kindest boy is William Schroder; and The Kindest girl is Lois Wilson; The Most Valuable boy and girl is John Rowland and Maxine Whitney; The Most Stu- dious boy is Wi 11 iam Schroder ; and The Most Stu- dious girl is MyraSche1ling; The Most Talented boy is Orville Borneman; and The Most Talented girl is Maxine Whitney; The Best Dressed girl is Phyllis Kaire; The Neatest Person is Martha Albert; The boy with The Most Pep is Everett Ashton; and the girl with the Most Pep isMaxine Whitney; The Most Amusing Person is Dorothy Carpenter; The Most Promise of Success is Myra Schelling; The Eest Leaders are Emerson Baker and Maxine Whitney; The Most Bashful boy is Floyd Hachmeister; and The Most Bashful girl is Ethel Gann; The Class Dreamer is Ethel Gann. Uartha Jbort Dorothy carpenter Clrl'a Chorus 1,2,3,4 Jr. and Jr. Huy uture Parmer Hoy 1 -citor of leaflet 4 Home Ko. Club Freshman Clusa Pres. Vulediotorian Goou nutured, busy, and friendly. bverott ABhton denior Play 4 basket ball 1,2,3,4 kitten Ball 1,2,3,4 - • ?. a . dec. 4 Jtucent Counoil .-cep. I oould be good, I would bo good, but gee. bmoreon baaer Junior Clusa .res. Jr. unu dr. Play ?. ?. A. Basket ball 1,4 kitten boll 1,2,3,4 3oph. Class Seo'y. � se't bditor . nnuul 4 d. C. Vice President Tho leas he knew of a subjoot the aore fluently ho talked. Elverna Borneiaan Ciri'a Chorus 1,2,3,4 Orohcstra 1,2,3,4 nome -o. Club true friena and ever loyal to her class uno friencs. Orville bornemun Boy's Chorus 1,2,3 Croheatra 1,2,3,4 ?. ?. A. Jr. and Jr. Play Areas. of Class 2,3 kitten Boll 1,2,3,4 iiork unu worry havo killed many boys why should I take u chance? Home Bo. Club 4 Vioe iresident 4 Though this tirl is snail, she had a smile that beats then all. athel Gann Home be. Club For she was uat the .uiet kina, who nature never varies. Floyd nachneister P. A. Boy's Chorus 4 Uever do tooay what you cun jut off until tomorrow. Phyllis ..airs Home bo. Club Girl's Chorus .res. 4 leaflet Abv. Ugr. 4 Her heart is like a trolley, always room for one more. ...arjorie Hobart Home bo. Club Girl's Chorus res. 4 Jolly «.no full of fun. Lois Lovoll i Girl's Chorua 2,3,4 Girl'a Chorua Jec'y. Girl'a Chorua Treat. Home Ho. Club Jr. und sr. Pluy Soc. of Class 3.4 3. C. Hop. 1 oroheatra 3,4 Hoy'o Chorus .lanlrt Life ie too short to find time for a frown. Betty Peterson troheetru 3,4 Typist of leaflet 4 Typing team 3 Hone .,o. Club oso. of Class 1 Lrmaatios 3,4 Her fortune'8 in her fingers.” John .towland Basket Hull 1,2.3,4 kitten B all 1,2,3,4 . ?. a. Pres. 4 In athletics he was a stur, that's why loaf Hirer aovuoed so fur. George wohradcr i-itten tail 1,2,3,4 y. ?. A. Trees. 4 Bucket Ball 2,3,4 ..euflet Cir. gr. 4 'I never lot studies intorfere with my eauoation. William Sohroecer y. y. a. leaflet Prod. Mgr. 4 Annual rrod. .i r. 4 •i,«n't worr;, me with women. Myra shelling Girl's Chorus 1,2,3 High -ohool Troaa. 4 Homo r.o. Club Senior Play Future Farmer Flay 1 Bulututoriun gentle of speech and beneficent of mind. Margaret Tutt Girl's Chorus 1,2,3,4 Hone Ho. Club senior .lay For she's Just the quiet kind. luoille .ells Homo so. Club 4 My mi no to me a kingdom is. Maxine ..hltney Girl'8 Chorus 1,2,3,4 homo Ho. Club ;roo. of Class 2,3 Art Hditor leaflet 4 Irumatios 2,3,4 Orchestra 2,3,4 aditor of Annual 4 Typing Team 3 Jr. and dr. Blay Cheerlouaer 2,3,4 Full of pep and always ready to smile out loud. Lois Wilson Girl's Chorus 2 Homo Ho. Club Trous. of Class 4 Jr. and 3r. Blay Look ut Lois and we find dignity end poise combinod. CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class in this year of Our Lord, one thousand nine hundred-thirty-seven, of Leaf River Community High School, Leaf River, in the county of Ogle, State of Illinois, being of sound mind and considering the uncertainty of our frail and transitory lives, do therefore make, ordain,publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows: ARTICLE I TO THE FACULTY We give and bequeath the the faculty,our petrified cuds of gum parked here and there throughout the building, the little pellets of lead resting in the cracks in the floor, the thumbmarks on the pa es of our Senior text- books, and our pretended industriousness. ARTICLE II TO THE CLASSES We give and bequeath to the under classmen, the privelege of visiting at the library, the authority of patrolling the corridor, the art of slamming the doors of the classrooms, and the love of all of our studies. Our dignity we give to the Freshman; our wisdom to the Soph- omores, and the privilege of running theschaol to the Juniors. ARTICLE III PERSONAL BEQUESTS I, Martha Albert, leave my proolems and difficulties of the Leaflet to Bernice Gallup. I, Everett Ashton, leave my ability to chew gum to Lavorne Pals. I, Emerson Baker, leave my acting ability to Lyall Taubert. I, Elvorna Borneman, leave my ability to play a saxaphone to Margie Buskohl. I, Orville Borneman, leave my popularity v ith the girls to Arthur Stevens. I, Dorothy Carpenter, leave my fondness for Gerald Hedrick to Marian Scholling. I, Ethel Gann, will my quiet disposition to Sherwood Guyer. I, Floyd Hachmeistor, leave my swagger-like walk to Robert Hedrick. I, Phyllis Haire, leave my precious James Patterson to Sarah Ils. I, Marjorie Hobart, will my hearty laughs to Arlene Zillox. I, Lois Lovell, leave my ability to pl y the piano to Lloyd Bolen, in the hop s that he may use it as a means of entertainingHelenCave in the near future. I, Betty Peterson, leave my sweet smile to Elmer Gann. I, John Rov land, will my bashfulness and blushes to ’ 'alter Fuchs. I, George Schrader, leave my ability to add columns in arithmetic to Raymond Bolen. I, William Schroder, will my Hi-cuts to Robert Bowman for I am certain they will be of the proper fit. I, Myra Shelling, leave my place as the shortest member of the class, to Floyd Moss of the class of '38. I, Lucille Wells, leave my dignity to Margaret Wright. I, Maxine Whitney, leave my absolute ig- norance of History to Mr. Vaupel. I, Lois Wilson, leave my ability to be quiet to Marion Schelling. Witnessed by our class Advisor Mr. Hanson and Mr. Paul Vaupel and Miss Acker. Signed this 10th day of April in the year 1937 A. D. PROPHECY Phyllis Haire, America's best dressed lady, was sitting alone in the court of her spacious home in Hollywood when a strange woman came in and asked Phyllis if she could reveal her past, present, and future. Phyllis replied, Ido not care for anything but the present. Can you tell me what has happened to all my classmates of '37 ? That will be very easy, said the fortune- teller. She seated herself and began. Dorothy Carpenter is today suing Lois Lovell, American Pianist, for alienating the affections of Orville Borneman. As yet the outcome is undecided. Elverna Borneman is happily married and living in Florida. You would not recognize her for the climate has agreed with her and she is not the slim girl she once was. William Schroeder is just receiving the patent for a new invention added to his Carpen- ter Tracter. Myra Schelling has just been appointed Secretary of Treasury. She is the first woman to fill this position. Emerson Baker, as you probably know is here in Hollywood. He is the ladies' Matinee Idol. Martha Albert is editor of the Literary Digest. You know that was her favorite magaz- ine when she was in school. Lula Belle has ended her contract with station W. L. S. and has asked Maxine Whitney to take her place . She is filling it very well. John Rowland is the ace pilot of the air lines, and Betty Peterson is the stewardess. Last reports have Betty desperately in love with the co-pilot. Margaret Tutt has explored nearly every part of Africa, Asia, and Australia. On her last exploration she discovered an animal which was thought to be extinct. Marjorie Hobart, although married several years ago, never gave up her most loved work as a hair dresser. She and her husband are now in New York City where the upper 400 visit her shoppe. Everett Ashton is coaching basket ball in Leaf River High School. His boys have remained undefeated while under his guidance. Lois Wilson is head librarian in the Con- gressional Library at 'ashington, D. C. Lucille Wells is in the testing kitchens of the Good Housekeeping. Floyd Hachmeister is the World's Champion Typist. He became the 1947 International Champion having typed at a rate of 130 words per minute. George Schrader is operator of an exper- imental farm. He has just completed develop- ing a new specie of alfalfa for which he won a prize at the International Stock Show. Splendid , exclaimed Phyllis, our class has turned our exceptionaly well. Eut what is your name? Haven’t .you forgotten Ethel Gann,what had happened to her? My name, returned the woman, is Madame Marvello, the Fortune Teller, better known to you as Ethel Gann. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY When our class entered high school we were thirty-two in number, but at the beginning of our Sophomore year eight of our original number were not present. Those members were: Herman Ammerman, Bonnie Croft, Marion Fleege, Leroy Garkey, Albert Moss, Leroy Genandy, Leona Stukenberg, and Mary Ellen Suter. Two new members were added during the second year of high who were: Delmar Cook, Raymond Fleming. Our officers for the Freshman Class Were: Willard Fry----------------President Lyall Taubert-------------------Vice President Laverne Pals---------------Secretary Dorothy Schrader-----------Treasurer Jane Myers-----Student Council Rep. Those for our Sophomore Class were: Jane Myers-----------------President Margaret Ryan-------------------Vice President Milford Gesin--------------Secretary Lyall Taubert--------------Treasurer James Pe.tterson-StudentCouncil Rep. Our initiation was quite a unique one . It was combined with our Halloween party. Every- one was in costume and the various initiation stunts were good-naturedly received by us. It was all very interesting and all of our doubts abort our success in our future year ■ ri high s choo1 were banjshed. This year v e feel rather important because of the things to be and the things being ac- complished. We chose for cur of.' jeers-: James Patterson------ -----Pre. i dent Leo Wert in----------Vice pr. e j dent Lyal 1 Taubert-------------Secretary Jane Myers-----------------.Veasurer Milford Gesin--Student Council Rep. We chose for our class colors green and gold; the yellow rose for class flower. Our motto: They Can, Who ThinkThey Can. We purchased our class rings with which we are well pleased from tho Josten Jewlers. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In September, 1935, there were twenty-eight students that began their first day of their high school career. We surely must have been a queer looking group of boys and girls. Some were big, others were small; some were quick, while others were more slow; some were bright, probably others were kind of dull; but almost everyone was shy. Several days later we had a class meeting at which we elected the following officers: Pres ident---------------Robert Hedrick Vice President—Maida Schelling Secretary-------Margaret Wright Treasurer------------------Ruth Fossler Student Council--Dorothy Hunter Soon after this, word was being passed around that we were soon going to be initiated by the upper classmen. Some of us were fright- ened while others thought nothing of it. It finally turned out to be a very tame affair. At the end of the year Gerald Fuchs, Ernest Fox, and Robert Hedrick received honor- roll letters and Donald Motter received a kitten- ball and a basketball letter August 31, 1936 found us coming back to school. We were a more confident group of students. There were twenty-nine of us.Dorothy Hunter transferred to Rockford school and Ethel Bicksler, Robert Bowen, and Ernest Fox dropped out, while Virginia Myers, Richard Whitney, Millard Weiler, Viola Noffsinger, and Ernest Wertin were transferred from other schools and became members of our class. We had class meeting and elected the follow- ing officers: President---------Gerald Fuchs Vice President----Donald Motter Secretary-------Maida Schelling Treasurer----------Jason Martin Student Council--Warren Schmidt Our class sponsor for both years was Miss Eleanor Schmertman. The school rnd our class was saddened by the death of John Feltman who was hit by an automobile November IS, and died November 21. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On August 31, 1S36, a group of twenty-six very green and bashful boys and girls entered Leaf River Community High School as Freshman. Most of us were very shy as we did not know the upper classmen. However, the first day was not as bad as we had anticipated. We registered, were assigned our seats and lockers, and other first day occurances passed without too much confusion. Gradually we learned what all the bells were for, and after the first few weeks we were quite at horae . We soon learned we had nothing to fear except the forthcoming initiation, which horrified us, although it turned out to be an enjoyable time for everyone . A few days after school began, we held a Freshman meeting and organized the class. The following officers were elected: Gerald Hedrick--.--------President Howard Cramer-------Vice President Helen Windhorst----------Secretary Gloria Patterson---------Treasurer Wiley Light—Student Council Rep. Mr. Vaupel was appointed our class advisor. Just before Christmas we welcomed three new members to our class. They were Lois Hagerman; Elmer Borgmen, and Harold Hilmer. Arlene Johnson, a member of our class the first of the year, moved to Rockford. The class number is, at present, twenty-eight. JUNIOR CLASS BACK ROW (Left to Right) Leo Wertin, Virgil Melvin, Earl Mathiot, Sherwood Guyer, James Patterson, Milford Gesin, Floyd Gesin, Arnold Hartje. SECOND ROW (Left to Right) Jane Myers, Mildred Myers, Beirnice Gallup Dorothy Konstant, Laverne pals, Daralene Glotfelty, Ardis Fager, Margaret Ryan. FIRST ROW (Left to Right) Dorothy Schrader, Maxine Hobart, Fred Bowman, Willard Fry, Lyall Taubert, Floyd Moss, Glenda Wilson, Miss Acker, Class Sponsor. SOPHOMORE CLASS BACK ROW (Left to Right) Robert Hedrick, Marsden Wilhelm, Jason Martin, Warren Schmidt, Donald Motter, Kenneth Diehl, Arthur Bridge land , Ellis Stukenberg, Gerald Fuchs. SECOND ROW (Left to Right) Maida Schelling, Margaret Wright, Robert Kuntxelman, Ruth Fossler, Virginia Myers, Sarah Us, Herbert Hachmeister, Ernest Wertin, Phyllis Miller, Helen Cave. FIRST ROW (Left to Right) Robert Bowman, Clifford Hartje, Carrol Coffman, Laverne Zellers, Millard Weiler, Glenn Bomeman, Riohard Whitney, Misa Schmertman, Class Spon- sor. FRESHMAN CLASS BACK ROW (Left to Right) Arthur Stevens, Donald Dalhmeir, Lloyd Bolen, Harold Hilmer, Clarence Leearhoff, Merville Jacobs, Gerald Hedrick, Raymond Bolen, Howard Cramer. MIDDLE ROW (Left to Right) Betty Glotfelty, Gloria patterson, Loia Hagemann, Mabel Kapper- man, Marjorie Buskol, Arlene Camling, Alma Hartje, Helen Windhorst. FRONT ROW (Left to Right) Margie Kuntzelman, Arlene Zilliox, Walter Fuchs, Wiley Light, Max Betz, Elmer Gann, Robert Zellers, Geraldine Taubert, Mr. Vaupel, Class Sponsor. LEAF RIVER BASKET BALL TEAM The Leaf River team finished a rather suc- cessful season ending up in second place in the Route 72 Conference . John Rowland was captain the latter part of the season. He was also voted by the team as the most valuable player. The second team also ended up a very suc- cessful season by winning 12 games and losing 4 games. The district tournament was played at Leaf River and Leaf River finished in third placeby a victory over Monroe Center with a score of 23 to 22 in a very well played game. 1936-37 BASKET BALL SCHEDULE Opponent Leaf River Forreston at Leaf River 26 30 Leaf River at Shannon 21 22 Leaf River at Forreston 13 28 Franklin Grove at Leaf River 25 15 Polo at Leaf River 11 14 Byron at Leaf River 38 58 Leaf River at Thompson 37 29 Leaf River at Ashton 39 ' 18 Leaf River at Stillman Valley 35 14 Monroe Center at Leaf River 32 9 Shannon at Leaf River 13 37 Ashton at Leaf River 23 18 Forreston at Leaf River 22 45 Leaf River at Kings 27 21 Leaf River at Byron 35 30 Leaf River at Monroe Center 27 15 Stillman Valley at Leaf River 23 22 Leaf River at Polo 26 11 Leaf River at Franklin Grove 45 31 Kings at Leaf River 29 39 Steward at Leaf River 21 16 1936-37 SECOND TEAM SCHEDULE Opponent. Leaf River Franklin Grove at Leaf River 6 24 Leaf River at Forreston 14 39 Polo at Leaf River 24 10 Byron at Leaf River 23 41 Leaf River at Ashton 7 19 Leaf River at Stillman Valley 28 17 Leaf River at Monroe Center 7 11 Ashton at Leaf River 7 16 Forreston at Leaf River 12 22 Leaf River at Kings 23 21 Leaf River at Byron 16 18 Leaf River at Monroe Center 8 12 Stillman Valley at Leaf River 9 15 Leaf River at Polo 15 14 Leaf River at Franklin Grove 10 32 Kings at Leaf River 25 26 SOFTBALL The softball team had a very successful sea- son winning six games and losing four. The Schedule Opponent Leaf River Forreston at Leaf River 2 8 Seward at Leaf River 8 9 Leaf River at Milledgeville 4 10 Shannon at Leaf River 16 9 Leaf River at Forreston 6 7 Leaf River at Chadwick 10 0 Leaf River at Shannon 18 17 Milledgevilie at Leaf River 5 7 Leaf River at Seward 3 5 Chadwick at Leaf River 6 1 TRACK This y ar an attempt is being made to introduce tracx into the athletic schedule of Leaf River High School. A supply of track material has been purchased. Practice v as started late in March and will continue until the end of the school year. A great n for practice. be a number of in the runs, thd have responded if there will ‘•will do fair work 'tfre discus. It is hoped of the fresh- men and sopho m s 'ir tffe part. It is only by developing these younger boys that a strong track team can be developed. SOFT BALL BACK ROW fLeft to Right) Clifford. Harttje, LaVerne Zellers, Wiley Light, Robert Hedrick, Warren Schmidt, Gerald Hedrick, Robert Zellers, Floyd Moss. SECOND ROW (Left to Right) Donald Motter, Lyall Taubert, Ortille Borneman, James Patterson, Emerson Baker, Willard Fry, Arnold Hartje. FRONT ROW (Left to Right) Everett Ashton, George Schrader, Gerald Fuch, Milford Gesin, Sherwood Guyer, John Rowland, Mr. Vaupel. PEP CLUB BACK ROW (Left to Right) Ehralene Glotfelty , Lois Lovell, Phyllis Haire, Lois Wilson, Margaret Tutt, Ruth Fossler, Bernice Gallup, Elverna Borneman, Marjorie Buskohl. SECOND ROW (Left to Right) Geraldine Taubert, Betty Petterson, Jane Myers, Lucille Wells, Marjorie Hobart, Ardis Fager, Maxine Hobart, Margaret Wright, Helen Windhorst, Martha Albert FRONT ROW (Left to Right) Betty Glotfelty , Myra Schelling, Gloria Patterson, Maxine Whitney, Alma: Hartje, Phyllis Miller, MissGrote, BASKET BALL BACK ROW (Left to Right) Floyd Moss, Wiley Light, Sherwood Guyer, Floyd Gesin, Gerald Hedrick, Clifford Hartje. SECOND ROW (Left to Right) Gerald Fuchs, Arnold Hartje, George Schrader, Leo Wertin, Willard Fry, Mr. Vaupel. FRONT ROW (Left to Right) Warren Schmidt, Lyall Taubert, John Rowland, Donald Motter, Milford Gesin. 3 BOYS CHORUS Ellis Stukenberg-------- Gerald Hedrick---------- Orville Borneman-------- Lois Lovell------------- Miss Acker-------------- —Pres iden —Librarian —Treasurer ■Accompanist ---Director MIXED CHORUS The Mixed Chorus of 28 voices presented a Christmas Candle-Light Service, Dec, 25, 1936. The program consisted of Christmas Carols,Sa- cred Chorus's, and the Cantata, The Wondrous Story by Richard Kountz. At our Sub-District Basket Ball Tournament, the Mixed Chorus sponsored a home-made candy sale and had charge of checking wraps, the sum of $10.50 helped to defray the expenses foren try fees to the Sub-District contest at Mt. Morris . The Route 72 Festival was held at Byron May 7, with four schools participating-------Byron, Stillman Valley, Forreston, and Leaf River. The Mixed Chorus and Orchestra participated in the annual Ogle County Music Festival at Oregon, May 14. Both groups presented a pro- gram in the high school auditorium on Friday, May 21. GIRLS CHORtlS The Gilrs' Chorus organized and elected our officers early in the school year with meet- ings twice a week, Tuesaay and Thursday after- noon. The following officers were elected: Phyllis Haire-------President Gloria Patterson----Librarian Lois Lovell---------Treasurer Jane Myers--------accompanist Miss Acker-----------Director The Girls' Chorus won first place in the Route 72 Vocal Contest which was held at Stillman Valley in the Spring of 1936. The Chorus received a red and black banner in rec- ognition of its placement. Leaf River entered the Sub-District contest at Mt. Morris, April 3. The Chorus sang The Green Cathedral -' Cal t Hahn, and. Cherubim Song -Bortniansky. The Chorus made an excellent showing and was selected, with Byron and Forreston, for the a group. The Chorus par- ticipated in the District Contest, «pril 17 at De K.'.lb and received a third division rating. For the contest uniforms the chorus wore white surplices. ORCHESTRA Lyall Taubert-----------President Carroll Coffman--Sec'y-Treasurer Dorothy Schrader---------Reporter Lois Lovell--------- Accompanist Mr. VVestgor-------------Director The Orchestra was represented at the Route 72 Festival which was held in Byron, May7, and at the annual Ogle County Festival which was held in Oregon, May 14. LITERARY SOCIETIES Tradition has it that all the students be- come members of either the Arthurian or Shake- spearean societies. At the beginning of each school year the new students draw lots in or- der to determine to which society they will pledge their loyalty. Each society has approx- imately and equal number of students. These two societies always enter aever l campaigns each year, in which great rivalry springs up. One of the most important events each year has been the Leaflet Campaigns. In 1933 the Shakespeareans were victorious by a close margin, also in 1935 and 193 b they con- tinued to hold the Leaflet honors, but this year the Arthuriana conquered the Shakespear- eans . Literary contests are also held each spring. Amember from each of the societies is entered in the various literary fields an'.1 the winners of these events represent our school in the Route 72 Corferrunce and Sub-Disurict Contest. These societies, in the past, have created a great d.ec.l af enthusiasm and interest among the students and have furnished a basis for students to acquire experience along various lines. The two societies engaged in a magazine campaign this year, and the Arthurians were victorious. GIRLS’ CHORUS BACK ROW (Left to Right) Maxine Whitney, Marjorie Hobart, Phyllis Haire, Margaret Tutt, Lois Lovell, Elverna Borneman, Ardis Fager. FRONT ROW (Left to Right) Jane Myers, Maida Schelling, Miss Acker, Ruth Fosslcr, Margaret Wright, Martha Albert. ORCHESTRA BACK ROW (Left to Right) Jason Martin, Richard Whitney, Gerald Fuchs, Geraldine Taubert, Alma Hartje , Janice Garner, Ellis Stuckenborg, Ruth Fosslcr, Glenda Wilson, Gerald Hedrick, Lyall Taubert, Lois Lovell. FRONT ROW (Left to Right) Carroll Cof f man , Ardis Fager, Dorothy Konstant, Orville Borneman, Maxine Whitney, Elverna Borneman, Robert Hedrick. BOYS' CHORUS BACK ROW (Left to Right) Arnold Hartje, Robert Hedrick, Arthur Bridgcland Ellis Stukenberg, Floyd Hachmeister, Orville Borneman. FRONT ROW (Left to Right) Miss Acker, Clifford Hartje, Glenn Borneman, Gerald Hedrick, Carroll Coffman, Lois Lovell. The Future Farmer’s represent a handsome proportion of our school. This organization of farm boys consists of forty-two members.Nearly all of them are enrolled in either Animal Husbandry, Soils and Crops or Farm Shop, Much of a farmers work is out of doors, so too are many classes in Agriculture. The boys enjoy these trips always, as much as a youn-g mule enjoys pasture after a hard day in the harness. The trips are planned to be educa- tional and nearly as often practical. This year the boys in Animal Husbandry visited a large number of farms inhabited by the best livestock. Many soils were tested and sampled in Soils and Crops. Competitive judging regularly displayed an increased interest and knowledge as well as developing confidence and mental precision in placing rings of dairy cows, hogs, sheep, horses, corn, oats, and soybeans. At the Section I Voc. Fair last Aug. Leaf River F. F. A. received its share of prizes M. Gesin won $8.00. Several of the boys gathered 1st and 2nd place ribbons at the small grains and poultry show at Sterling. The first regular meeting of the F .F .A. was held in Sept, at which time the following of- ficers were elected; John Rowland-------President Milford Gesin-Vice President Everett Ashton-----Secretary George Schrader----Treasurer Emerson Baker-------Reporter In October a well planned initiation for green hands brought in many new members. After the initiation volleyball and ether games were played. Twenty-five lbs. of peanuts were pur- chased. These were tossed on the gymnasium f loor as corn into a pig pen; They were devoured in much the same way. During the basketball season the F.F.A.team lost to the Mw - Morris F .F .A . team in an over- time, however they deveated Byron. The members of rVie F. F. A. ere: Emet r r B.v or, Glenn Someman, Orville Berneman, P. be: Bowman, Pied Bowman, Arthur Bridgelard. Cartel.-. Co . mar. - Kenneth Diehl, Boyd Erxlesen Willard Fry, 'Earl. Matftiot, Floyd Gesin, Mixford Gesin- Floyd Hachm ister, Arnold Hartje, Clifford Hartje, Robert Kuntzel man, Jason Martin, Virgil Melvin, John Rowland, George Schrader, Warren Schmidt, Ellis Stukenberg, Lyall Taubert, Marafcden Wilhelm LaVerne Zellers, Robert Zellers, Elmer Gann, Max Betz, Wiley Light, Howar d Cramer, Raymond B'Jlen, Merville Ja«otw, Harold Hilmer, Lloyd Belen, Arthur Stevens Richard Whitney, Sherwood Guyer. HOME'ECONOMICS’. CLUB There has been a Home Economics Club in our High School since the organization of a Home Economics Department. This year we have a membership of 47 which includes all the girls in High School. In 1932 our Club became an affiliated member of the American Home Econ- omics Association .and of the Illinois Home As- sociation. We deem it an honor to be a mem- ber of so large an active organization. Our club meetings are held once a month after school, and a lunch is served after the meeting. The meetings include business, pro- gram dealing with some subject important to adolescent girls, land songs and games. Selling candy has been our scheme of earn- ing money for our club. We spend this money for equipment in the laboratory. We have pur- chased the following during the last three years: A pressure cooker, silver knives, soup spoons, a carving set, a set of china dishes and other useful articles. Each spring our last meeting is a picnic to which we inviteour mothers and the girls who have been members of the club in the past. Jane Myers is our President, Maxine Whitney our Vice President, Bernice Gallup the sec- retary and Margaret Ryan our Treasurer. The Home Economics Department has ' three classes this year with the total enrollment of thi-nty-six. All Freshman girls elect the course in Foods and study the body needs for health; the plan- ning, preparation, and serving of breakfast, dinner, and supper; food preparation; correct table etiquette and other phases related to foods and its preparation. Almost all Sophomore girls elect clothing. This course includes such units as: selection of ready-to-wear garments suitable indeBignand construction; identification of textiles and the renovation of old garments. At the end of the year even these girls who confessed fearof never learning the art, are proudly wearing garments they have made. This year fourteen junior and senior girls are enrolled in the homcmaking course. Interest generally runs high among High School girls when phases of work related to the home are considered. Our study has included interior house de- signs, convenient floor plans for homes, fur- niture arrangement, color schemes3 selection of household equipment; how, when ana where to buy goods; the physical, mental an� d emotional development of the child from infancy through pre-school ago and such intangible subjects as personality, friendship, and their relation to the attainment of a satisfying life. THE STAFF 1936-37 Editor------------------------ Maxine Whitney Ass t Editor--------------------------Emerson Baker Art Editor------Myra Schelling, Lucille Wells Production Mgr.------------------------William Schroder Business Mgr.---------------------Lois Wilson Subscription Mgrs.—D. Carpenter, Phyllis Haire Sports Editor---------------------John Rowland Snapshot Editor—E. Borneman, Marjorie Hobart Jokes Editor-------E. Ashton, Orville Borneman Typists--------George Schrader, Betty Peterson Calendar----Ethel Gann, Margaret Tutt, Martha Albert, Floyd Hachmeister. Junior Editor-----------------------------jane Myers Sophmore Editor-----------------Robert Hei ick Freshman Editor----------------Gloria Pattersn It was decided by the class of 1937 eerly in the school year to publish an annual. This was a new experience for the senior class of the Leaf River Community High School. Consid- ering the act that practically all of the work was done by the students themselves it was no small undertaking. The staff under the direction of its edit- or-in-chief, Maxine Whitney, is to be congri- ulated for a job well done. It took many hours of hard and faithful work to complete the book. In addition to the staff, other stu- dents and faculty members aided by writing special reports, typing, and cutting stecil s. Their splendid cooperation was appreciated by those closely connected with the work. The pictures in the annual were taken byMr.Blank- enberg of Kankakee. His timely suggestions as to planning and arranging the annual material aided the staff materially. The staff presents The Ebb to its readers, not as a book without mistakes, but one that will in a measure repay them for the efforts expended in its production. They hope you will find pleasure in reading it. JUNIOR PLAY Yes, this is the cast of Alibi Bill, a play that is referred to with flying colors and which lingers in the minds of our con- tented class of '38. (Left to Right) Leo Wertin Bernice Gallup Mr. Bus ing Jane Myers Lyall Taubert Sherwood Guyer Margaret Ryan Milford Gesin Ardis Pager Arnold Hartje Daraler.e Glotfelty Benson Mrs. Kennedy Director Aimee Smith Bill Smith Jimmie Robinson Daisy lortame The Cop Miss Jones Ned Lucy This laugh provoking royalty comedy rocked the walls of the crowded Leaf River Auditorium April 30, 1937. SENIOR PLAY This picture represents the cast of the Senior Class Play, Where's Grandma . (Left to Right) Mr. Busing Margaret Tutt Orville Borneman Everett Ashton Lois Lovell Lois ’T i'json Martha Albert Maxine Whitney Myra SC.tiling Emerson Baker The Senior way. This cc the latent talent play was a big :edy drama gave in the S velopment of native ability found it pleasing work and genuine inter es r. and unique evening per formance• The play attracted a f receipts were approximately ninety dollars. Director Lucy K ing Jack Whorley Midnight Dahlia Grandma Arline Tru esc1, ale Cano3 'ViiTley Gr etcher' B3 nice Bob Blake ; success n every ver t to s ome of en. ir class and ity for the de- a 3.1 the cast di splayed the ir style the f inal house and gate SEPT. 5, 1933-----First day of school. Twenty- five students entered as freshman. 6, 1933----Our first mistake. We paced into the Science Room instead of remaining in the Assembly for a study period. MAY 2, 1934-------We presented an Assembly pro- gram. What a surprise we gave the upper classmen. They didn't think that we had the ability. APRIL 15, 1935----Weiner roast at white Eagle. Mr. and Mrs. Heiss and Miss Miner were our sponsors . OCT. 20, 1935--Weiner roast at the school. OCT. 31, 1935-----The Seniors were entertained at a Halloween Party given by Phyllis Haire. MAY 15, 1936------A picnic at Seward Forest Preserve . MAY 14, 1935------The class and other High School students surprised Maxine Whitney on her birth- day. SEPT. 12, 1936----A picnic at the Pines State Park. The faculty and Mrs. Hanson were our sponsors . Mr. Vaupel threw his knee out of joint. DEC. , 1936-------The faculty joined us in a party at the High School. The winners of the ticket cam- paign for the Senior Play were given this party by the losers. Each of us displayed our baby pictures. DEC. 24, 1936----What? Our last vacation? mbs MAR. 24, 1937----We had our pictures taken to- day. MAY 13, 1937-----Junior and Senior Banquet. 23, 1937---Vesper Service. 26, 1937---We took our Senior trip to- day. 28, 1937---Graduation. 29, 1937—Alumni Banquet. C O M � L i M E N T S OF A FRIEND Sherwood G: Why does a dog hang out its tongue while running? James P: To balance his tail. Sarah C: John, I'm sure I heard a mouse squeak I John R: Well, do you want me to get up and oil it? Ernest Wertin says a dog fills an empty place in man's life, especially, a ftot dog. What is a Cotnet? A star with a tail. Name one. Mickey Mouse. 7. GSBOKN JEWELER BYRON_____________________________ILLINOIS C.W. WAGNER MCC ORMIC K DEERING FARM IMPLEMENTS REPAIR AND SERVICE RES. PHONE 132 OFFICE PHONE II MOTOR SALES FORD CARS BYRON AND SERVICES AND TRUCKS ILLINOIS HAMER'S SERVICE STATION HUMM'S LUNCH ROOM L.D.COFFMAN STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS BYRON ILLINOIS £S £ £. mTSIN6£R forsD SAL£S S£RVJa AUTOMOTIVE, BATTERY, BRAKE ELECTRICAL AND RADIO SERVICE PHILCO, CROSLEY, ZENT-TH RADIOS WESTINGHOUSE , CROSLEY REFRIGERATORS PHONE S 23A AND 23C LEAF RIVER, ILL. FOS c I p P JlLi GROCE RY GARDEN SEEDS PLANTS LEAF RIVER. ILLINOIS Will an anaesthetic make ways be her sap , me sick? No, I think not. If education is so re- How long will it be be- fining what makes a High fore I know anything? School course? Aren't you expecting too much of an anaesthetic? Why is a seal never cold? She may be your maple Because he is between sugar, but you will al- two flappers. JOSEPH H.MTSON D £ N TI ST MOUNT MORRIS ILLNOIS Hours 8 AM. 5 P.M. Evenings by appointments lOlfe. WESLEY AVE._________________PHONE 169 THE K 1 1 GA COMPUTE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING WELDING TELEPHONE 62 B LEAF RIVER FREEPORT,ILI. READY TO WEAR MILLINERY LINGERIE HOSIERY ACCESSORIES SHOES 24 W.STEPHENSON ST. FREEPORT, ILL. LOUIS G. FINCH FURNITURE UNDERTAKING MT MORRIS, ILL. TELEPHONE 211 H ARRINGTON BARBER, BEAUTY SHOP IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL MT. MORRIS,ILL. TELEPHONE 23 O. E.HAWKINS CHEVROLET SALES SERVICES LEAF RIVER ILLINOIS The Hardships of the Puritans were what they came over in. The American government finally decided to put all the Indians in Reservoirs. Fiction are books which are fixed on the shelves and cannot be removed. In order to keep milk from turning sour it should be kept in the cow, A circle is a line which meets its other end with- out ending. f ELK PR'S PHARMACY PORTABLE R EMINGTON UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS ROYAL CORONA MT. MORRIS ILLINOIS C.C. WEAVER Jeweler Mount Morris, 111. Elgin, Hamilton and Bulova Watches Sheaffer Pen and Pencils Careful Attention Given to Watch Repairing. ROCK RIVER COMMUNITY BANK BYRON ILLINOIS MODERN LIVING IS ELECTRICAL LIVING ILLINOIS NORTHERN UTILITIES COMPANY ----------------------------------— � •— BOW E RM AN'S ICE CREAM magazines C ANDY LUNCHES FOUNTAIN S ERV 1C E Pa: Well, son, how are your marks? Emerson; They're under water? Pa: What do you mean, under water? Emerson: Below 'C' level. Mr. Vaupel: There are vary few hunting and fishing stages in the world in this day and age. About the only example is hunting for a taxi and fishing for your money. Stuckenberg: Yes, they buried the poor little dog three feet under the ground. Dalhmeier: What did they do with the orther. fficfc DE GRAFF BROS. 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