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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1950 volume:

Dedication We, the Senior Class of 1950, wish to dedicate this fourteenth volume of the LERICO to the football team in appreciation of the fine team work and loyal spirit the boys and coach have shown us throughout the year. 2 Board of Education WILMA HEWITT Ball State Teachers College Bachelor of Science in Ed. Home Economics LEONARD O. HEWITT Ball State Teachers College University of Illinois Bachelor of Science in Ed. Master of Arts in Ed. Mathematics ROY SHEPPARD Eastern Illinois State College Bachelor of Science in Ed. Chemistry, General Science, Geometry and Practical Math. MARY M. THOMAS Coe College State University of Iowa Bachelor of Science in Commerce Typewriting, General Business Shorthand, Reading eight. JOHN TIMMERMAN Carthage College Bachelor Science Physical Education High School Coach Arithmetic seven and eight EVELYN ASBURY Southern Illinois University Bachelor of Education Bowling Green College Gregg College World History, American History History eight, Reading seven WILBURT ASBURY University of Missouri Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Agriculture I, II. Ill, IV LAWRENCE A. DENNIS Olivet College B. of Music Voice, Theory Music Education £e Teachers College seven, Govt. RY ELLEN MURDOCK a State Teachers College versity of Iowa ichelor of Science ysical Education ology ten. 6 BETTY MAGEE Arth Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2. 3, 4; and Officer 2, 3; Annual 4; Leaflet 3, 4; F. H. A. 2 and Officer 2; Cheerleader 2, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Junior Play; Band 2, 3, 4. JOHN GROVE Shake F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Student Council 3; Pep Club 2, 4; Annual 4 Track 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3. MARY LEE SCHREIBER Arth Leaflet 3, 4; Annual 4; Junior Play; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; and Officer 3, 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3, 4; and Officer 4; Class Officer 2, 4; Band 2, 3. JEAN COOK Arth Class Officer 1, 2; Chorus 1, 3; Operetta 1, 3; Leaflet 3, 4; Annual Editor 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; and Officer 4; Junior Play. FRANK THOMSON Arth Chorus 1; Cross Country 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; and Officer 4; Leaflet Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play; Pep Club 1; Class Officer 3, 4. JANET ANDERSON Shake Band 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; and Officer 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Cheerleader 4; Leaflet 3, 4; Annual 4; Student Council 4; Junior Play; Operetta 3; 8 BETTY LOU HIGHBARGER Arth Chorus 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; and Officer 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Leaflet 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; and Officer 3, 4; Operetta 1; Junior Play. MERLE BAWINKEL Arth Chorus 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; and Officer 4; Leaflet Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play; Operetta 2, 3. PAT CAIN Arth F. H. A. 1, 2; and Officer 2; Music 1, 2; Operetta 1; Annual Staff 4. RUSSEL AUER Shake F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; and Officer 4; Chorus 1; Track 1, 2, 4; Softball 1, 2; Leaflet 3. FLORICE BOOMGARDEN Shake F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; and Officer 3, 4; Leaflet Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Operetta 3: lunioi Plav A 9 DELORES SIEMENS Shake Leaflet 4; Annual 4. ALICE SNODGRASS Shake F. H. A. 2. 3, 4; and Officer 3. 4; Leaflet 4; Annual 4; Library 3,4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4. 10 Senior History 1946-1947 On September 3, 1946, thirty-two bright students started their journey through L. R. C. H. S. We met with our advisor, Miss Voy, and elected the following officers. President Allen Genandt Vice-President Leonard Hagemann Secretary Jean Cook Treasurer Merrit Kretsinger Student Council Nancy Lovell Gene Stevenson Merle Snyder and Melvin Asche left to attend school elsewhere, but we added a new member, Betty Magee. Our class participated in the all-school carnival held in March. 1947-1948 Again in September of 1947 we came back, thirty To head our class we elected the following: -one in number. Nancy Lovell President Vice-President Betty Magee Secretary Mary Lee Schrieber Treasurer Jean Cook Student Council Betty Highbarger Harry Nichols Advisor Mr. Towns This year Darlene Winters, Paul Smith, Pearl Kendle, and Gene Stevenson left but in their places came Janet Anderson and Alice Snodgrass. As a money-making project we sold pop corn, potato chips, and peanuts, and had several booths at the carnival. 1948-1949 On August 30, 1948, the class of 50 came back to start another ambitious year. The officers for the year were: President Betty Magee . Vice-President Frank Thomson Secretary Mary Alice Siemens Treasurer Betty Highbarger Student Council Nancy Lovell John Grove Advisors Miss Buck Mr. Asbury Throughout the year we lost Harry Nichols, Allan Genandt, Leonard Hagemann, Wayne Hagemann, Eugene Wilkens, Grace Viel, Mabel Rood, and Betty Nieman. For colors we chose American Beauty red and silver. Our flower was American Beauty Rose and our motto was Keep Climbing . Our Junior and Senior Banquet-Prom was held at Lafayette Hotel, Rockford on May 13, 1949. The theme used was Over the Rainbow . We sold candy at noons and at basketball games to earn money. November 5th and 6th we presented a three-act comedy, The Groom Said No . 1949-1950 In the later part of August, seventeen students entered L. R. C. H. S. to finish their High School days. We met and elected the following officer s: President Betty Magee Vice-President Frank Thomson Secretary Mary Lee Schrieber Treasurer Betty Lou Highbarger Student Council Janet Anderson Nancy Lovell Advisor 11 Mr. Hewitt During the year Nancy Lovell, Shirley Janssen, and Mary Alice Siemens left, and Ted Seaworth came to join our class. On March 31st and April 1st we presented our play. Plans are being made to take a three-day cruise on Lake Michigan from June 1st to June 4th. Senior Class Will We, the Seniors of 1950 of Leaf River High School, State of Illinois, being adults with unsound minds and poor memories do make, publish, patent and declare this to be our Last Will and Testimony hereby annulling and dissolving any and all Wills made by us heretofore. ARTICLE I We bequeath, to the faculty, long sleepless nights, bad dreams and nightmares, knowing they couldn’t realize we were free from the sleepless nights they gave us. Our sarcastic re- marks and cynical ways no longer trouble those who tried to the best of their ability to guide us along the path to knowledge and virtue. ARTICLE II To the Juniors we will the privilege of becoming Seniors and the right to run the school. ARTICLE III To the Sophomore class we leave the Senior boy's athletic ability. ARTICLE IV To the Freshmen class we leave the Senior men”. ARTICLE V To Mrs. Asbury we will our many happy, glowing smiles. To Mr. Klein all our pages in Social Science and Geography, and a new set of encyclopedias. ARTICLE VI To Peanuts we leave our pop corn bags, apple cores, gum on the ceilings, coke bottles candy bar wrappers and the right to give an answer to What’s New? 12 ARTICLE VII I, Jean Cook, do will my four A’s to Doris Long. I, Pat Cain, do will my glasses to Augie Reese in hopes he can tell the Nash’s apart. I, Merle Bawinkel, do will my ability to slam doors in Mrs. Asbury’s study hall to Dale Hepfer. I, Russel Auer, do will my height to Merle Cornelius, hoping he reaches the top. � I, Johnny Grove, do will my wavy hair to Lowell Wilson, knowing he can wave his butch. I, Carol Bolen, do will my quiet nature to Pat Lovell hoping she will take advantage of it. I, Florice Boomgarden, do will my typing ability to Miss Thomas's excellent typing class. I, Deloras Siemens, do will my ability to get my work done on time to Kathleen Kretsinger. I, Alice Snodgrass, do will my ability to look everyone straight in the eye to Bernice Williams. I, Frank Thomson, do will my enthusiastic attitude towards English to Duane Schelling. I, Mae Hundertmark, do will my shyness to Wilma Schnulle. I, Betty Lou Highbarger, do will my liking for P. E. and square dancing to Cay Cleveland. I, Mary Lee Schrieber, do will my ability to be loyal to the team and one man at a time to Ruth Myers. I, Janet Anderson, do will my ability to catch on to jokes quickly to Audrey Nash. I, Betty Jane Magee, do will my cheerleading ability to John Stykel knowing he’ll use his graceful ways to an advantage. I, Velma Asche, do will my ability to get a man early in life to Carol Kuhlmeier. I, Ted Seaworth, do will mustache to Ross Knodle, hoping it doesn’t tickle too much. 13 Senior Prophecy When we, the class of 1950, left dear old Leaf River High School on May 26, 1950, we agreed to have a reunion in the lobby of the Aldorf-Wastoria Hotel in downtown Leaf River on May 26, I960. I am sure you are all interested in what we are all doing, so here it goes: PAT CAIN is now famous for her new and very well liked “Over the Face' hair style. JEAN COOK is now geography teacher at West Point. She is receiving a fabulous salary and is simply dying to see Mr. Klein to thank him for making her study so diligently. FRANK THOMSON is now Editor of the Chicago Nightly Tribune and owner of that great paper, The Leaf River Register. Who said he didn't learn anything by turning the crank of the “NEW Mimeograph machine in Room 4? BETTY LOU HIGHBARGER was named Miss Swoon Bait of I960. She received this title by serenading all the servicemen on leave in Hawaii. BETTY MAGEE My Goodness! Look who we find here along with Betty Lou. While Betty Lou is serenading with her “GE-TAR , Betty “Florence Nightingale' Magee is reviving Miss Highbarger's audience. MERLE BAWINKEL has made millions in his new business of reading to lonely old ladies by appointment. DELORES SIEMENS has recently uncovered the mysteries of Einstein’s theory on gravity and is lecturing at Harvard. VELMA ASCHE and her “Ash Cans' , the new all-girl orchestra, are now appearing at the Princess Opera Hall in downtown Leaf River. TED SEAWORTH, the matinee idol of all American women, has the leading role in the new film “The Romance in the Slaughterhouse. JANET ANDERSON, under Mrs. Asbury's supervision, slams each of the seven doors at Brink's in Boston to see that they close correctly. MAE HUNDERTMARK, who is head barker at Ringling Brothers Circus, has made many guest appearances on radio programs such as “People are Funny and “it Pays to be Ignorant . RUSSEL AUER has invented a radar controlled milk truck which can be run by a control box on his bedside tabic. FLORICE BOOMGARDEN has recently finished her most famous modern art painting “The Cow Descending the Loft Ladder , which is now on exhibition in the Myrtle Art Gallery. ALICE SNODGRASS is very busy putting her giggle to use as a siren on a tugboat on Lake Erie. She is very grateful to her friend, Mr. Leonard Klein, for sending in her application blank. JOHN GROVE, the well-known hot rod racer, won the famous race over Hoverland’s Humps. MARY LEE SCHREIBER has just returned from her last concert tour in the Arabian Desert. Her piano followed her by camel and progress halted now and then for practice. CAROL BOLEN opened her new night club in the loop of Leaf River. As the result of her many years of experience as a waitress, she recently patented Bolen’s Bunion Balm. With the above tales, you now know what the Great class of 1950 has been doing for the past ten years. We do hope the town of Leaf River is proud of the accomplishments of its graduates. 14 JUNIOR OFFICERS FIRST ROW: R. Knodle, M. Cross, J. Stykel. SECOND ROW: C. Myers, K. Myers, D. Motter. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Junior Class Miss Thomas, J. Stykel, A. Reese, D. Miller, Mr. Sheppard. C. Cleveland, D. Motter, V. Snodgrass, C. Myers, T. Williams. D. Myers, R. Knodle, D. Hepfer, K. Myers, D. Schelling, M. Cross. 16 SOPHOMORE OFFICERS FIRST ROW: A. Nash, P, Lovell, N. Reuber. SECOND ROW: D. Long, R. Wiltfang, B. Myers. Sophomore Class FIRST ROW: Mrs. Anbury, D. Bicksler, L. Myers, A. Nash, S. Boomgarden. SECOND ROW: Mr. Asbury, S. Murphy, N. Reuber, D. Zellers, B. Myers, A. Hagemann, W. Schmulle. THIRD ROW: R. Bastian, R. Greenfield, R. Ackerman, J. Garrow, C. Allen, P. Lovell, D. Highbarger FOURTH ROW: H. Hachmeister, R. Kuntxelman, R. Wiltfang, D. Seaworth, D. Long, B. Williams, V. Westerman. 17 FRESHMAN OFFICERS FIRST ROW: S. Knodle, D. Newcomer, D. Hamilton SECOND ROW: J. Jacobs, L. Wilson. Freshman Class FIRST ROW: Miss Buck, D. Hagcmann, K. Williams, F. Hammond, Coach Timmerman. SECOND ROW: W. Asche, E. Lrisson, R. Melvin, R. Martin, C. Kuhlmier, C. Flier, C. McKinley. THIRD ROW: J. Nash, R. Knodle, J. Jacobs, V. Cain, D. Newcomer, S. Knodle, F. Westerman, B. Grove, L. Wagner, D, McKee, L. Wilson. 18 Junior News August 29, seventeen students of the class of '51 entered high school for their third year of work. We elected officers in September with our advisors, Miss Thomas and Mr. Sheppard and last year's President Keith Myers in charge. We elected the following officers: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Mariyn Cross Ross Knodle Charlotte Myers Darlene Motter Keith Myers John Stykei Our dues were to be $1.00 a year. The Junior Class lost in the magazine campaign and had to do the K. P. duties. We washed dishes, mopped floors, and served all the students. A three-act farce was presented November 4th and 5th. The cast consisted of three boys and three girls. A popcorn popper was purchased by the student council and we used it, however, we gave them half the money we took in. Popcorn, seasoning and bags were furnished for us. We also sold candy. All the money making projects were for preparations for the Junior-Senior Banquet. We sold them at ball games and at noons. Our class rings arrived in November. We are all pleased with them, we had no trouble with the fittings. Plans are being made for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Sophomore History The class of 52 now has twenty-eight members which consists of four new members — Clyde Filer, Joe Garrow, Shirley Murphy, and Dale Seaworth. At our first meeting the following officers were elected. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Patsy Lovell Audrey Nash Barbara Myers Norma Rueber Doris Long Ray Wiltfang Our Advisers for the year are Mr. and Mrs. Asbury. Freshman History On August 29, 1949, twenty-six ambitious students started their journey through high school. We met with our advisers. Miss Buck and Mr. Timmerman and elected the following officers, President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Dennis Newcomer Stanton Kr.odle Richard Barrett Delwyn Hamilton Lowell Wilson JoAnn Jacobs We decided that our class dues would be $1.00 a year. During the year a new member, Carol Filer, came to loin our class. 19 ’49 - - Activity Schedule - - ’50 August Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 25 Thur. Football Practice begins 29 Mon. School opens 5 Mon. Labor Day 9 Fri. School Party 16 Fri. Kirkland Football (th) 21 Wed. Assembly-Barbarita 23 Fri. Hanover Football (h) 27 Tues. Curtiss Magazine Sales 30 Fri. Juda Football (h) 7 Fri. Genoa Football (th) 12 Wed. End of six weeks 14 Fri. Hanover Football (th) 19 Wed. Movie 20 Thur. County Institute 21 Fri. Genoa Football (h) 21 Fri. IE A meeting 28 Fri. Juda Football (th) 4 Fri. Junior Play 5 Sat. Junior Play 11 Fri. Armistice Day 15 Tues. Franklin Grove (h) 15 Tues. Open House 16 Wed. Movie 18 Fri. Byron (th) 22 Tues. Monroe Center (h) 23 Wed. End of six weeks 24 Thur. Thanksgiving Vacation 25 Fri. Thanksgiving Vacation 29 Tues. Mt. Morris (th) [an. 1 Sun. New Years Day 3 Tues. Return to school 6 Fri. Ashton (th) 10 Tues. Byron (h) 11 Wed. Movie 13 Fri Monroe Center (th) 17 Tues. Conference Tournament 18 Wed. Conference Tournament 19 Thur. Conference Tournament Semester Exams Jan. 20 Fri. Semester Exams 24 Tues. Franklin Grove (th) 27 Fri. Pecatonica (h) 31 Tues. Forreston (th) Feb. 3 Fri. Winnebago (th) 10 Fri. Stillman Valley (h) 14 Tues. Dakota (th) 15 Wed. Movie 17 Fri. Ashton (h) Mar. 2 Thur. Regional Tournament 3 Fri End of six weeks 15 Wed. Movie 31 Fri Senior Play Apr. 1 Sat. Senior Play 7 Fri. Good Friday 9 Sun. Easter 14 Fri. End of six weeks 19 Wed. Movie 2 Fri. Pecatonica (th) 6 Tues. Forreston (h) 9 Fri. Winne) ago (h) 13 Tues. Stillman Valley (th) 14 Wed. Movie 16 Fri. Chadwick (th) 21 Wed. Shannon (h) 22 Thur. Dismiss for Christmas 25 Sun. Christmas May 10 Wed. Movie 21 Sun. Baccalaureate 23 Tues. Exams 24 Wed. Exams Commencement 25 Thur. Picnic 26 Fri. School Ends June 1 to 4 Senior Trip 21 FIRST ROW: M. Schrciber, D. Siemens, J. Cook, J. Groves, Miss Thomas. SECOND ROW: V. Asche, C. Bolen, P. Cain, B. Highbarger, J. Anderson, B. Magee, A. Snodgrass, F. Thomson, M. Bawinkel. Annual Staff Work on this year’s annual, The Lerico, was begun in early January. However, the annual staff was chosen at the beginning of the school year. Those chosen were: Editor Business Managers Sports Editors Activities Editors Typists Art Editor Snapshots Advisor Jean Cook Pat Cain Mary Lee Schrieber Frank Thomson John Grove Janet Anderson Betty Magee Delores Siemens Alice Snodgrass Carol Bolen Velma Asche Florice Boomgarden Betty Lou Highbarger Miss Thomas To celebrate the completion of the Annual, a successful party was held at the high school in behalf of the Annual Staff and the advisor. We the Annual Staff, sincerely hope the rest of the school will enjoy reading the Annual as much as we enjoyed working on it. 22 FIRST ROW: J. Cook, F. Boomgarden, M. Cross, C. Myers. SECOND ROW: Miss Thomas, D. Motter, D. Siemens, A. Snodgrass, M. Schreiber, B. Magee, B. Highbarger, J. Anderson, M. Bawinkel, F. Thomson. Leaflet Through the combined efforts of the Senior and Junior classes, much work was put into the publishing of the Leaflet this year. Some of us typed, others wrote articles, drew pictures, addressed envelopes, but whatever we did, we all enjoyed working on it. Since the second issue of the Leaflet was a little late, the whole staff stayed after school one night to “get it out“ on time. Besides working on the Leaflet that night, we enjoyed a delicious spaghetti supper cooked by some members of the staff. The following people are on the Leaflet Editors Assistant Editor Art Editor Assistant Art Editor Press Managers Typists and btencilists Mailing List Reporters Adviser staff. Marilyn Cross Nancy Lovell Charlotte Myers Jean Cook Darlene Motter Frank Thomson Merle Bawinkel Janet Anderson Florice Boomgarden Delores Siemens Mary Lee Schreiber Alice Snodgrass Betty Lou Highbarger Betty Magee Miss Thomas 23 Several activities for entertainment and profit were sponsored by the Student Council. Everyone seemed to enjoy the monthly movies-also a show featuring a dancer. To celebrate the end of the football season, a dance was sponsored. We purchased a popcorn machine which is being operated on a share basis with the Junior Class. A carnival, like the one held the previous year, will again be held. The picnic will also be sponsored by the Student Council. Officers and members are: President John Stykcl Secretary-Treasurer Janet Anderson Other Members Keith Myers Raymond Wiltfang Doris Long Lowell Wilson JoAnn Jacobs The librarians have been quite busy this year filing the cards and repairing some of the books. We have added about 30 new books and two sets of encyclopedias in the library this year. The library staff is as follows: Assistants: Velma Asche Darlene Motter Doris Zellers Thelma Williams Virginia Westerman Richard Wood Advisors: Miss Buck Mr. Klein 24 Senior Play FIRST ROW: J. Cook, T. Seaworth, F. Thomson, M. Schreiber, B. Highbarger, B. Magee, M. Bawinkel. SECOND ROW: F. Boomgarden, J. Anderson, V. Asche, A. Snodgrass, Miss Thomas. SENIOR PLAY The Senior Play will oe held this year March 31. and April 1. It is a three-act comedy by Omerea Denison called Which Shall He Marry? The characters are: Mrs. Randolph Elaine Randolph Susan Randolph Patience Randolph Frankie Randolph Mary Jane Randolph Magnolia Mr. Hinman Dick Evans The following Seniors are trying out: Lou, Alice, Velma, Frank, and Betty. Mother of the Randolph Girls The beauty of the family The brains of the family The good angel of the family The athletic member of the family The youngest and plainest of the family The colored cook A lawyer An eligible young man , Jean, Ted, Janet, Merle, Mary Lee, Betty Synopsis: According to the terms of his late grandfather's will, Dick will inherit two million dollars provided he spends a week in the Randolph home and before the end of that week proposes to and is accepted by the one of the five girls who is his grandfather's favorite. The name of the favorite is to be disclosed to Dick by the lawyer after the proposal. Each girl outdoes herself to impress Dick. Elaine, the beauty, completely dazzles him for a day. Susan, the brains of the family, interests him for a short time. Patience, the good angel of the family, drags him around to visit the sick and poor, thus winning his temporary admiration. Frankie, the athlete, wears him down with hikes, riding, and tennis. The fluttery, effusive mother practically ref- erees the contest, driving Dick almost to distraction. But his lifesaver is plain Mary Jane, the quiet little homemaker, who curiously enough is his grandfather s favorite. The part of Magnolia, the colored cook of ample proportions, may be played by a man. The attorney has a very small part. The situations are quite comical and very tense at times. You'll roar at the confusion of Dick as he all but proposes to each of the sisters. You'll love his romance with the adorable Mary Jane. This is a play which is very popular with high school groups. 25 Junior Play M. Cross, J. Stykel, V. Snodgrass, Miss Buck, R. Knodle, D. Hepfer, C. Myers. JUNIOR PLAY- '‘HAVE A HEART The Junior class presented a play, Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5. It was well attended by the folks in and around this community. The play was a three-act farce, the cast consisted of three boys and three girls. The characters were as follows: Worried Ted Prospective Boss Blundering Butler Sassy Chorus Girl Neighbor Girl Ted s Wife Ted's heart was set on landing the new job, and his prospective boss was a firm believer in Love in a Cottage ', with the ivy trailing above the door. So Ted invited his boss-to-be home to prove that he was happily married. But wifie has left home in a huff, because of a misunder- standing, and Ted finds himself with a home and no wife. Ted's helpful friend promptly volun- teers to send him a girl to pose as his wife for the dinner. But she turns out to be an impossible, slangy chorus girl, who looks like she doesn't know how to boil water. Then Lou, an obliging neighbor, volunteers to pose as his wife instead. But the huffy chorus girl refused to leave, and so Ted's prospective boss meets two happy 1 Then Ted's real wife repents her hasty action, returns, and he has another wife on his hands. For three hilarious acts Ted tried to hide his harem from the boss, with side-splitting results. John Stykel Ross Knodle Dale Hepfer Charlotte Myers Marilyn Cross Virginia Snodgrass 26 Pep Club FIRST ROW: M. Schreiber, B. Highbarger, J. Cook. SECOND ROW: D. Motter, B. Kuntzelman, D. Zellers, J. Hagemann. A. Hagemann. THIRD ROW: M. Cross, A. Nash, D. Bicksler. J. Nash, P. Lovell, A. Snodgrass. This year’s Pep Club consists of ten members. The officers are as follows: Betty Lou Highbarger President Mary Lee Schreiber Vice-President Jean Cook Secretary-Treasurer The Club dues were 50£ for the year. As money-making projects, the Club has been selling Demon T-Shirts and programs at the football games last fall. This year's cheerleaders were elected by the student body in early fall. Those chosen were Betty Magee, Janet Anderson, Wilma Schnulle, and Virginia Snodgrass. Something new has been added at our basketball games. The cheerleaders are now “donned up in new blue and white outfits. 27 Girls' Chorus FIRST ROW: F. Westerman, J. Nash, A. Nash, D. Bicksler, B. Magee, M. Schreiber. SECOND ROW: Mr. Dennis, V. Snodgrass, S. Murphy, J. Jacobs, W. Schnulle, C. Kuhleier, C. Filer, C. McKinley. THIRD ROW: J. Cook, C. Myers, N. Reuber, T. Williams, J. Anderson, B. Myers, J. Hagemann. FOURTH ROW: P. Lovell, D. Highbarger, D. McKee, A. Snodgrass, B. Kuntzelman, C. Cleveland, V. Cain, D. Zellers, D. Motter, V. Asche. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Band C. Cleveland. D. Bicksler, B. Myers. R. Wood, J. Cleveland, R. Schelling. Mr. Dennis, P. Lovell, J. Nash, W. Schnulle, B. Magee, j. Anderson. J. Hewitt, S. McKinely, E. Hewitt, L. Bus kohl. 28 FIRST ROW: Mrs. Hewitt, M. Schreiber, B. Highbarger, V. Snodgrass, F. Boomgarden. SECOND ROW: D. Motter, R. Knodie, S. Murphy, J. Jacobs, W. Schnulle, C. Filer, C. Kuhlemisr. THIRD ROW: C. Cleveland, J. Anderson, B. Kuntzeiman, D. Zellers, N. Reuber, T. Williams. FOURTH ROW; D. Long, B. Williams, V. Westerman, D. McKee, J. Nash, D. Highbarger, A. Snodgrass. The Leaf River Future Homemakers of America September and the following officers took charge: President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Historian Parliamentarian Song Leader Reporter Adviser Chapter Mother held their first meeting of the year in Betty Lou Highbarger Mary Lee Schrieber Virginia Snodgrass Florice Boomgarden Darlene Motter Janet Anderson Norma Reuber Alice Snodgrass Mrs. Leonard Hewitt Mrs. Roy Sheppard On July 12-14, Mary Lee Schrieber and Patsy Lovell attended the Regional F. H. A. Convention, at Columbus, Ohio. For approximately five days the Leaf River delegate Betty Lou Highbarger attended East Bay Camp at Bloomington, Illinois, as delegate for the 1949 Leadership Training Conference. The House of Delegates for F. H. A. held their meeting at Forreston on October 22. The delegates from Leaf River who attended were Betty Lou Highbarger, President; Mary Lee Schrieber, Vice-President; Janet Anderson, elected delegate and Virginia Snodgrass elected alternate delegate. In December the F. H. A. visited the Byron Blackhawk Potter Shop and were shown around by Donald Hamer. There are twenty-three members in the chapter, eight of which are new. The new mem- bers were initiated formally January 10th. On February 14, the F. H. A. girls had a Valentine Party during which they had games and revealed their Secret Heart Sister’s name. A slumber party was enjoyed by the F. H. A. girls at Betty Lou and Darlene Highbarger's home. At the style show both garments made at home and school will be modeled. Following the style show the F. H. A. girls served tea to the guests, the Chapter Mother, Mrs. Sheppard poured. 29 FIRST ROW: Mr. Asbury, D. Hepfer, R. Auer, M. Bawinkel, F. Thomson. SECOND ROW: D. Hagemann, R. Cain, L. Wilson, L. Wagner, E. Leisson, R. Melvin, R. Martin. THIRD ROW: K. Myers, J. Grove, K. Williams, B. Grove, D. Myers, D. Schelling. The F. F. A. officers for this year are: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sentinel Adviser Russel Auer Dale Hepfer Merle Bnwinkei Frank Thomson Robert Bastian Duane Schelling Mr. Asbury The following eleven Greenhands were taken into our Chapter: Raymond Cain Roger Greenfield Bruce Grove Henry Hackmeister Donald Hagemann Lowell Wilson Eldon Leison Robert Martin Roger Melvin Leonard Wagner Kenneth Williams The following have been raised to the Chapter Farmers Degree: Russel Auer John Grove Merle Bawinkel Dale Hepfer Merle Cornelius Duane Schelling John Stykel Frank Thomson December 3rd, some of the F. F. A. members journeyed to Chicago. Loop which was an interesting place to visit. They toured the February 2nd, two F. F. A. basketball ga:nes were played with Byron's F. F. A. team. We lost them both. Russel Auer and Lowell Wilson were high point men. The F. F. A. is selling cokes at noons and at games for a money-making project. 30 FIRST ROW: R. Wiltfang, D. Schelling, K. Myers, A. Reese, R. Kuntzelman, D. Newcomer. SECOND ROW: W. Asche, L. Myers, R. Knodle, F. Hammond, D. Myers, S. Knodle, Mr. Timmirman. THIRD ROW: D. Hamilton, C. Allen, L. Wagner, E. Leisson. Football Football was introduced to Leaf River High School for the first time in the school's history. To enable the boys to get in excellent physical condition for the season, practice was started early in the fall. The team was composed entirely of inexperienced underclassmen. Seven games were scheduled for the year; two of those were won by Leaf River High School. Since this was the first year for football the entire school feels the team was quite successful. Next year we hope that the squad can claim more victories. The schedule was as follows: L. R. OPP. September 16 Kirkland There 6 26 September 23 Hanover Here 12 62 September 30 Juda, Wisconsin Here 44 12 October 7 Genoa There 8 36 October 14 Hanover There 0 62 October 21 Genoa Here 12 26 October 28 Juda, Wisconsin There 40 6 32 First Team - - Basketball FIRST ROW: O. Myers, O. Miller, J. Stykel, R. Kuntzelman, R. Knodle. SECOND ROW: E. Leisson, K. Myers, S. Knodle, R. Wiltfang, F. Hammond, D. Newcomer, D. Hamilton, Mr. Timmerman. Second Team - - Basketball FIRST ROW: R. Bastian, D. Hepfer, L. Myers, W. Asche. SECOND ROW: E. Leisson, L. Wilson, H. Hachmeister. L. Wagner, Coach Timmerman. 33 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Track J. Stykel, R. Auer, A. Reese, D. Miller, H. Hachmeister, F. Hammond. Coach Timmerman, L. Myers, R. Bastian, S. Knodle, L. Wilson, L. Wagner, W. Asche, D. Hamilton, C. Allen. R. Kuntzelman, D. Myers, D. Hepfer, R. Knodle, D. Newcomer, K. Myers, F. Thomson, R. Wiltfang. Cross Country FIRST ROW: J. Stykel, F. Thomson, R. Bastian, D. Hepfer, H. Hachmeister. SECOND ROW: Coach Timmerman, R. Ackerman, R. Cain, D. Hageman, K. Williams, L. Wagner. THIRD ROW: R. Martin, L. Wilson, W. Asche, R. Melvin. 34 Basketball This year there were no lettermen back and no Seniors on the squad so Coach Timmerman had to choose from underclassmen. Our winnings have been few but the boys have greatly improved throughout the year. We have great hopes for next year’s team, but appreciate the students who were loyal to their team and followed them through victory and defeat. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Lightweights LR OPP LR OPP 15 Franklin Grove Here 27 32 18 Byron There 34 75 25 28 22 Monroe Center Here 36 62 41 48 29 Mt. Morris There 15 39 18 2.6 2 Pecatonica There 18 36 22 14 6 Forreston Here 50 61 30 31 9 Winnegago Here 40 51 33 35 13 Stillman Valley There 35 48 19 39 16 Chadwick There 30 59 25 28 21 Shannon Here 42 51 34 21 28 Pearl City Forreston Tourney 34 76 6 Ashton There 38 51 39 30 10 Byron Here 41 49 32 30 13 Monroe Center There 28 58 26 35 17 Byron Stillman Valley (Route 72) 49 83 24 Franklin Grove There 30 56 35 17 27 Pecatonica Here 41 36 45 21 31 Forreston There 40 43 21 34 3 Winnebago There 39 60 26 27 10 Stillman Valley Here 45 72 36 54 14 Dakota There 47 42 28 24 17 Ashton Here 59 58 46 39 Music Music was organized under the direction of a new teacher this year, Mr. Dennis. Girls’ Chorus was the only chorus organized this year due to the lack of boys interested in music. However, the Girls' Chorus is planning to enter a contest in April. The Girls’ Chorus sang before the game November 15 at an open house program. The band has improved greatly, but new members are needed. There are now sixteen mem- bers. The band has played at most of the home games and the music has been enjoyed by every- body. Plans have been made to buy capes for the band. They are to be blue and white. Several girls are taking lessons in baton twirling and hope to be with the band next year. We had a short program at the end of the year when the band played a few numbers, and the Girls’ Chorus sang songs such as “Beautiful Dreamer”, “Vine Covered House,” “Blue Tailed Fly”, “Song of Spring , “Bless the Lord O My Soul. 35 RONNIE K. Snapshots and Nick Names” DON’T MAKE ME LEFT HANDED ‘SHORTY DELWYN H. GOAT ROSS K. ‘MAC MARILYN MERrij ’MOUSE DARLENE H. S!£� o Quiet 'GUSSIE AUGUSTA peanuts IKE KENNETH W 37 38 WALSWORTH W ALB WORTH BSOTHCM M«ic«I� k« M« USA 40 - First National Bank MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM E. J. AUKER - PRESIDENT - - KEN SWANSON - CASHIER BYRON ILLINOIS Byron Lumber, Fuel and Supply BUILDING SUPPLIES - COAL - LUMBER PHONE 168 BYRON, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF Kable News Company MT. MORRIS ILLINOIS STEVEN S MANUFACTURING CO. Manufactors of Cabinet Hardware Phone 59 Byron, 111. CHARLES D. REBER Custom Butchering Cooling - Cutting Wrapping for Home Deep Freezers Phone 67C Leaf River, 111. Motter's Clover Farm Store Fresh Fruits - Vegetables - Meats Phone 611 Leaf River, 111. Hamer Service Sales — Pontiac -- Service Outstanding Service for America’s Outstanding Car Phone 177 Byron, 111. For Flowers Thats Tops Around the Year Oregon Greenhouse Phone 116 Mt. Morris Flower Shop Phone 78 ACKER CLOTHING CO. Quality Wearing Apparel Shoes for Men Boys Wilson Bros. Furnishings - Mallory Hats Florsheim Shoes - Society Brand Shoes Mt. Morris, Illinois Phone 142 ROSENBAUM SMITH Sales -- Ford — Service Gulf Products Chicago Motor Club Service Forreston, 111. KANEY ELECTRIC General Electric Appliances - Modern Kitchens Industrial - Farm - Home Wiring Phone 224 Forreston, 111. DUITSMAN HARDWARE Heating Systems of All Kinds - Water Systems Frigidaire Appliances - General Hardware Phone 166 Forreston, 111. Best Wishes DR. MICHAUX DENTIST Byron, Illinois POWDER PUFF SALON « Hair Styling - Permanets Phone 18-C BORLAND’S GROCERY Staple Fancy Groceries - Fresh Fruits Vegetables Ice Cream - Soft Drinks - Cold Meats Phone Forreston 23-E Adeline, 111. JOHNSON REBER Fresh Salt Meats Choice Groceries Slaughtering Processing Phone 122 Byron, 111. NELSON JEWELRY Kenneth J. Nelson Jewelry Watch Repairing Phone 12 Byron, 111. Phillips Gasoline Oils Ferguson Tractors Equipment Lee Tires Auto Accessories DAVIS APPLIANCE BEN FRANKLIN STORE Variety Merchandise Toys - Candy - Toilet Goods - Notions - School Supplies Infant Wear - Women Childrens Furnishings Mt. Morris, Illinois ASHLEY APPLIANCES SKELGAS SERVICE Hotpoint Ranges Refrigerator - Philco Refrigerator Radios Dexter Washer - Coleman Floor Furnaces Skelgas Ranges Heating Phone 143Y Oregon, 111. Ford Sales Service High Grade Used Cars BEMIS MOTOR CO. Phone 45 - Oregon Phone 148-2 - Byron AMEL H. WATZ - JEWELER Glassware - Pottery - Gifts Hamilton - Elgin - Bulova Watches Phone 49 Mt. Morris, 111. Compliments of WAYNE R. OTTO, M. D. Leaf River Illinois Compliments of DE GRAFF BROTHERS Furniture Undertaking Phone 130 Forreston, 111. Safety - Security - Service HAROLD J. BOWERMAN Accident Insurance Automobile The Future Belongs to Those Who Prepare for It Complete Insurance Protection Does Most to Protect Your Future In All Lines of Insurance - Windstorm - Fire - Life - Hail Phone 69C Leaf River, 111. HARRY’S ROYAL BLUE STORE Quality Meats Groceries Phone 24-10 Leaf River, 111. THE RECK Shuffleboard -- Amusements In Leaf River Lunch - Fountain Drinks - Meadow Gold Ice Cream Phone 66-22 Leaf'River, 111. Leroy Wells, Prop. Pyrofax Gas NATURAL GAS APPLIANCE CO. Byron, Illinois MOTTERS GAS ELECTRIC SERVICE Kalamazoo Stoves Electrical Wiring for Farm Home Phone 15P Leaf River, 111. Compliments of KNODLE’S GARAGE Herva A. Knodle, Prop. Leaf River, 111. WE WISH TO THANK THE ADVERTISERS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE