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

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August 29, 1938, found twenty-eight members re- porting for another year of actor's life, the lead played by: President-------------Verla Wilhelms Vice president----------------Charles Kilker Sec'y. and Treas.---------------Elwyn Wilson Stuuent Council Representatives-------Donald Light -------Gladys Suter Cut i The halfway mark is reached with two years left until the film is leleased in 1941. August 28, 1939-------twenty-two diligent Juniors turned out with the following stars: President-------------Charles Kilker Vice president--------Harold Mathiot Secretary----------------------Marlow Werkheiser Treasurer----------------Betty Blair Student Council Representatives-------Thelma Fuchs -------Eugene Mergen producer Gustav Busing directed the first three years of Class of '41 . Work began on the completion of the picture Sep- tember 3, 1940; Producer professor Hanson taking over to put out a 4 bell film. The final cast selected was: President----------------Elwyn Wilson Vice President----------Eugene Mergen Secretary---------------Gladys Cuter Treasurer----------------Betty Blair Student Council Representatives------Charles Kilker —Marlow Werkheiser The class colors----green and silver; flower---- white rose; and motto----- Forward, Hoi were chosen between sets by the entire cast. The set was completed May 28, 1941, with the fi- nale---- Commencement .

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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

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HAIDA HAGEMANN MARLOW V.TRKHEISER 9 4 1 KENNETH ELAKE ETHEL ROWLAND WILSON BAKER GLADYS SUTER VIRGINIA ASHTON CHARLES KILKER GEORGIA MYERS BETTY BLAIR THELMA FUCHS IRENE VESSELS EUGENE HERGEN ELVA 3CEPADER