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

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3lor but steady wins the race, In the quest for a pretty face; 3uelr;l Hergen nor defies Anyone to swipe his prize. 'Tho comes next on our list? Dfhv, Georgia steps out of the mist; And lor and behold! .’hat does she do But go as nurse from school co school. Now ithel is a friendly lass, The biggest heart in oui’ rhole class. And soon a beau, I'm Sure she'll hook; Because re know she's one swell cook. Gladys Suter-------Lc ! Behold i A sreeter story was never told; For surely 'tis a life of charm That's led upon a sergeant's arm. The best known man in the land Is Harlow and his swing band. This great maestro reached his height By practicing faithfully, day and night. Irene was a bashful lass, She hardly ever spoke in class; No one knows where it had its startin' But nor she runs a kindergarten. Leaf River is a dumpy dive, On quiet life it seems to thrive; Yet we're convinced that Betty Elair Could hand the tornfolk quite a scare. Ps for the big shot of the group, de're glad to say that he's no droop. Since ’Villie's an ambition lad, His card with many A's is clad. One member of our noble group Decided he would fly the coop. But, oh---Alas i ’.That do we hoar? From Izzy comes a lusty cheer.

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 ’■rrUi-tC ' ! .c r a e - o r c. ft v. Home Economics Junior Flay r.nnuai Staff Chorus Shakespearean Basketball 2,4 Track Qz-LtA. cLa A-- 8 akespearean Home Economics A fondness for the boys Gin had Her love she gave no certain lad; 'Viison 3. has reel hair, Sene girls vote him pretty fair Put '. hen they hear him play his horn, They all wish the - -ere'never born. Now Kenny” is a ladies' man, Especially rith Hiss Rose Ann; You never see them around at noon, Unless they're in the typing room. Haida is a hearty soul- Early marriage '. as her goal. Now she lives on the Bread of Life You see, she is a Pastor's rife. Our Pal Chuck —a very good sport, Sailed around from port to pert. His occupation beats the band, For he selves cokes in Hula-land . Don's vocation------never fear y;as meant to be an engineer; But Don has found a v ifey dear, We'll let you guess-who's engineer? And now Virginia is--C! I’other of a Dormitory. , Glory 1 (men's of course)

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There in the outer office sat Verla gabbing of this and that; Coke in 'er hand, or book on 'er knee, Beckoning you, or wes it me? Elva Schrader----------a lively gal I Has a simple story to tell. She's out to Reno [ She's back again I Her list of trips? Well, only ten. And last v e have the Eoitor Who claims that annuals are a bore, So now there's little can be done 3ut turn 'er thoughts away from one. No harm is meant Hope none is done; The class Fo-ems Are all in fun. SEN! OK HISTORY On August 30, 1937, the studios began the cur- rent picture of the year Class of '41 with a cast of thirty-four. In the first phase of high school life depicted in this picture, the following main cast was selected: President---------------------Thelma Fuchs Vice President-----------------Betty Blair Sec'y. and Treas.----Virginia Ashton Student Council Representatives-------Ralph Britsch ----Verla Wilhelms