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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1956 volume:

Se u i 956 Pnaudlcf Predente 76e We invite you to walk through these doors and reminisce with pleasure over the varied activities of our past year at Leaf River Community High, Leaf River, Illinois. 'Dedication We, the Senior Class of 1956, are proud to ded- icate this edition of the Le-Ri-Co to the person who has made our music department an out- standing feature of school life....... MISS BETTY YOUNG We wish to extend to her, in this small way, our sincerest appreciation for making these mem- orable years enjoyable as well as fruitful. All of us wish her the best of luck with her future classes and in everything she does. SWW £ductrfco i PAUL WILSON President ' LENA SCHLAFER SHELBY CAIN who have made the Le-Ri-Co the outstanding book that it is. I am sure that I speak for the entire staff of the Leaf River School when I say that we are happy to have had you in school these past four years. It is our hope that you will continue your educa- tion, either formally or informally, and that you will continue to exhibit your friendly spirit MRS. ESTERLY English, Speech MR. ASBURY Agriculture MR. FREDERICK Math, Science MISS COSTILOW Home Economics MRS. ASBURY Commerce MR. BROZOVICH Natural Sciences and Coaching MR. HILLWICK Social Science and Coaching MISS YOUNG Music ,NIA¥H39SIW LNIV JANET HOFFMAN Secretary- Treasurer SHERYL SCHLAFER President WAYNE SCHULTZ Vice President NANCY ACKERMAN Annual Staff 4 Chorus 3,4 Sextet 4 FHA 3.4 Officer 4 Class Officer 3 FFA Sweetheart 3 Senior Play 4 SHARON BOCKER Annual Staff 4 Chorus 4 FHA 1,3,4 Officer 4 Student Council 3 Librarian 1 Senior Play 4 WAYNE BICKSLER Annual Staff 4 Chorus 3 Football 2, 3,4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3,4 Track 1, 2 Senior Play 4 LORETTA BUSKOHL Annual Staff 4 Librarian 1, 2, 3,4 Paper Staff 2, 3 Band 1, 2, 3,4 Chorus 1, 2, 3,4 Librarian 2,3,4 Sextet 2,4 Homemaker of Tomorrow 4 FHA 3,4 GAA 2 Senior Play 4 JANET HOFFMAN Annual Staff 4 Sextet 3,4 Librarian 1 Paper Staff 1 Band 1, 2,3,4 Chorus 1, 2,3,4 FHA 1,2, 3,4 Officer 2, 3,4 Girls' State 3 DAR Award 4 Class Officer 1, 2,3,4 Student Council 2 Senior Play 4 SANDY McKINLEY Class Officer 1, 2 Band 1,2, 3,4 Chorus 1, 2, 3,4 GAA 1,2 Officer 2 FHA 1, 2, 3,4 Officer 2,3,4 Cheerleader 1, 3,4 Senior Play 4 JUNIOR HUNZIKER Basketball 2, 3,4 Football 2, 3,4 Track 3 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 FFA 1,2, 3.4 Officer 3,4 LEONARD ONTJES Basketball 3,4 Baseball 3,4 Senior Play 4 PHYLLIS RECOY Librarian 1, 2, 3 Chorus 4 FHA 2, 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Student Council 4 SHERYL SCHLAFER Annual Staff 4 Editor Class Officer 4 Student Council 4 President Athletic Manager 1 Chorus 1, 3 Assistant Director Band 3,4 Boys State 3 Speech 1,4 Paper Staff 1 Senior Play 4 WAYNE SCHULTZ Annual Staff 4 Student Council 3 Officer 3 Chorus 3 Speech 4 Football 1,2, 3,4 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Track 1,2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Class Officer 1,2,3, 4 DONNA SNODGRASS Annual Staff 4 FHA 1,2,3.4 Officer 2 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 GAA 1,2 Pep Club 1 Senior Play 4 NORMAN TEMPLIN Annual Staff 3,4 Class Officer 1,2 Paper Staff 2, 3 Librarian 2, 4 Boys' State 3 Student Council 1, 2 Officer 2 Senior Play 4 956 On August 25, 1952, twenty-three ambitious freshman started four of their most memorable years at Leaf River High School. The following officers were elected: Wayne Schultz-------------------------- President Janet Hoffman -- ------------- vice President Sandra McKinley----------------Secretary-Treasurer June King - — --- ---------------Student Council Norman Templin — ------------ Student Council In 1953, our sophomore year, we ran the coat check at ball games as a means of making money. During the year we lost Barbara Nichols, Sheryl Schlafer, and Glenn Schnulle. We gained Aleta Goodwin, Ronnie Hundertmark, and Jerry Shoemaker. We elected the following officers to serve us this year: Jack Snyder - ------------------------- President Wayne Schultz ---------- — Vice President Sandra McKinley ------- - Secretary-Treasurer Janet Hoffman -- ------------ Student Council Norman Templin----------------- Student Council Mrs. Asbury - -- ------------------------ Advisor In 1954, our junior year, we sold popcorn and coke at the ball games. The Junior- Senior Prom was held in the Levin Faust room at the Hotel Faust in Rockford. During the year we lost Glen Allen, Richard Buss, Darlene Funk, Aleta Goodwin, June King, Donna Motter, and Jerry Shoemaker. We gained Don Myers, Sheryl Schlafer, and Clifford Borkgren. The following officers were elected: Wayne Schultz - Nancy Ackerman Janet Hoffman - Sharon Bocker - - Wayne Schultz - Miss Victor Mr. Frederick - ■ In 1955, our senior year, we sold hot dogs, coffee, and candy at the football games. We sponsored a Christmas Dance on December 17. We also had several small activities this year. We presented our class play January Thaw on April 13 and 14, 1956. The following officers were elected: Sheryl Schlafer.............................President Wayne Schultz..........................Vice President Janet Hoffman.....................Secretary-Treasurer Sheryl Schlafer, Phyllis Recoy------Student Council Mr. Asbury....................................Advisor - ---------President - - Vice President Secretary- Treasurer ■ - Student Council - Student Council • - - - — Advisors €l4t TOM €lHct C UUKCHt We, the Senior Class of 1956, of Leaf River Community High School, County of Ogle, and State of Illinois, being too young, having feeble minds, and lastly no memories whatsoever, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby dissolving all wills heretofore made. PERSONAL BEQUESTS I, Wayne Schultz, do will my ability in sports to Clifford Craven, knowing that he will keep up the good work, I, Donna Snodgrass, do will my ability to roller-skate to Gary Mon, knowing that he will roll right along, I, Loretta Buskohl, do will my ability to play a clarinet to Pat Myers, knowing she has the wind to blow it. I, Ffiyllis Recoy, do will my ability to walk upright through a four foot door to John Groen. I, Sandra McKinley, do will my cheerleading ability to Ida Mae Borgman. I, Jan Hoffman, do will my ability to collect awards to LaVonne Burkhart. I, Sheryl Schlafer, do will my ability to be a chauffeur to a carload of girls to Roger Eisen. I, Wayne Bicksler, do will my Blue Streak to Dick Garrett, knowing that he can keep it in good running condition. I, Norman Templin, do will my ability to say the right things at the right times to Ronald Bocker, knowing he can put it to good use. I, Leonard Ontjes, do will my ability to get away with chewing gum to Jim Hamilton in hopes of saving his shoe leather that he wears off going to and from the waste basket with his cud. I, Nancy Newcomer, do will my ability to appreciate boys to Glenda Cheek. I, Jack Snyder, do will my ability to get along without pencil and paper for the entire length of my high school days to Larry Knodle. I, Junior Hunziker, do will my perfect flat top to Tom Jacobs, hoping to save a lot of wear and tear on the arm when pushing his hair out of his eyes. I, Sharon Bocker, do will my place on the honor roll to Judy Riley. I, Nancy Ackerman, do will my lack of interest in boys to Dana Satterfield. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seal at Leaf River, Illinois, this 31st day of May, 1956, A.D. LRCHS Senior Class of 1956 (Seal) 'PiofiAeccf Ackerman is a blond and as cute as can be. She is now a model on colored TV. Wayne B. used to hunt squirrels. But now he is coach of the Leaf River Girls. Sharon is a girl full of steam. But recently she patented her own brand of ice cream. In school Loretta was having trouble with her men. But last time we heard she had at least ten. Now Jan is a real smart lass, She is private tutor to a pig latin class. Junior, he turned out best of all, He is now with the Dodgers playing ball. Sandy is the gal who could lead a cheer. She was chosen Miss Lightsville last year. Leonard is a hard working man, He is now a driver of a moving van. Phyllis was the girl who could kick. Now she is manufacturing her own pogo sticks. Sheryl is famous throughout the land. He is head of his own Jazz Band. Schultz is a star in everything it seems. And now he's married and has his own teams. Donna was the girl with personality plus. Now she is driving a big yellow bus. Jack is the guy we all cheer. He is running for Governor this year. Norman used to be quite a brain, But alas! He's shoveling coal on a railroad train. Janet Hoffman was selected by the faculty to attend Girl's State in the summer of 1955. Sheryl Schlafer and Norman Templin were selected to attend Boys' State. Janet was also selected to receive the D. A.R. good citizenship award. Loretta Buakohl was awarded a medal by the Betty Crocker Foundation. She received the highest mark on a Home Economics Test administered to all Senior girls. NANCY Most Attractive WAYNE Best Sport SHARON Most Courteous LORETTA Most Friendly JANET Best All- Around JUNIOR Most Serious SANDY Most Talented NANCY LEONARD Most Most Independent Witty PHYLLIS Most Mischievous SHERYL WAYNE DONNA JACK NORMAN Most Likely Most Best Most Most to Succeed Athletic Personality Popular Bashful z Ke Sheryl Schlafer Setticx @Cci44, “PCcitf Phyllis Recoy Sandra McKinley Loretta Buskohl Janet Hoffman The Senior Class play, January Thaw, was presented on April 13 and 14 under the direction of Mrs. Esterly. Sandra McKinley Phyllis Recoy Donna Snodgrass Nancy Ackerman Wayne Schultz Norman Templin Wayne Bicksler Sharon Bocker Leonard Ontjes Donna Snodgrass Jack Snyder 76e C(Z44, 56 Graduation exercises for the class of '56 were held May 31 in the high school auditorium. Mr. Leonard Pourchot, Professor of Education at Colorado State College of Education, delivered the address. Norman Templin was awarded the Valedictorian trophy and Sheryl Schlafer re- ceived the Salutatorian trophy. Janet Hoffman and Wayne Schultz received the American Legion Citizenship awards. NORMAN TEMPLIN Valedictorian SHERYL SCHLAFER Salutatorian ai ecoee� er newuogw ow eor eecow Tilt THEN W« mmt Mnk by OUT WOOD • KX MAJtCUS • BOM Hut % JIM HAMILTON - • DELORES TEMPLIN JIM STUKENBERG - -----Vice President Secretary-Treasurer - — - - - President LAVONNE BURKHART GLENDA CHEEK DON COOK RONALD CRAVEN PAT EISEN ROGER EISEN FERN FOLTZ SHIRLEY FREEZE JIM HAMILTON JUDY KOERNER SUE MILLER PAT MYERS JIM STUKENBERG DELORES TEMPLIN JUDY FRY JIM GRAY Judy Koerner (IcatUVl 'PCcUf Pat Eisen Don Barnhart Jim Stukenberg Fern Foltz Judy Fry The Juniors presented their class play, Father Knows Best on November 17 and 18. LaVonne Burkhart Shirley Freeze Glenda Cheek Delores Templin Jim Gray Ronald Craven Sue Miller Jim Hamilton Don Cook Rodney Brookman Pat Eisen JUNIOR and SENIOR PROM Nachusa House Dixon, Illinois May 28, 1956 Stars Moderne Orchestra MENU PROGRAM Gumdrop Cocktail Toastmaster — - -- -- — Ron Craven (Fruit Cocktail) Invocation------------ - — Mrs. Esterly Candyland Special Marshmallow Fluff (Sirloin Steak) (Whipped Potatoes) Welcome-------------------Jim Stukenberg Tootsie Roll and Butterscotch Response---------------Scheryl Schlafer (Rolls and Butter) Remarks--------------------Mr. Gourley Surprise Package Jelly Beans (Tossed Salad) (Lima Beans) Sextet: D. Templin; S. Miller; L. Buskhol; M. Highbarger; J. Hoffman and A. Rothermel. Chocolate Dip and Milky Way (Coffee and Milk) Piano Solo------------------Miss Young Mintstick (Ice Cream) Steven Satterfield............- - Secretary-Treasurer Carolyn Jones - - —-------------------- — President Don Hunziker --------------------- — Vice President Allan Ackerman Marilyn Baal Art Carlson Clifford Craven Eugene Davis Shirley Dilbeck Mary Donahue Edna Donker Lawrence Ermey Cara Lou Hammond Darlene Helman Marjorie Highbarger Jerry Hoffman Don Hunziker Tom Jacobs Carolyn Jones Juanita Kampen Larry Knodle Gary Mon Jack Myers Larry Myers Bob Newcomer Judy Norup Steven Satterfield Karen Thorne YOUNG AT HEART It by CAROLYN LEIGH Munc by JOHNNY RICHi Joan Wertin, Vice President; Beverly Eickman, Secretary-Treasurer; Gretchen Fry, President. Vernon Ascher Jerry Bauer Ronald Bocker Calvin Bolen Everett Book Ida Mae Borgmann Norman Cain Jackie Carr Dixie Deets Roger Deets Phyllis Donker Beverly Eickman Bob Fry Gretchen Fry Richard Garrett Gaylord Hackmeister Delores Hagemann Terry Hartje Larry Heidenreich Joe Heiman Sandra Judd Eleanor Kahly Earle Mailand Judy Morrow Ronnie Motter Joyce Mullen Curtis Myers Steve Newcomer La Verne Palmer Judy Riley Ardis Rothermel Dana Satterfield Geraldine Schlafei Gerald Schelling Jim Shaver Don Toomsen Lorraine Toomsen Darrell Wagner Joan Wertin Jim Wetzel Tommy Wickam Bob Wilson TfilKE UP THE BflH Student (Zoanctl Mrs. Asbury - Advisor Jim Stuckenberg Steven Newcomer Phyllis Recoy Tom Jacobs Sheryl Schlafer Gretchen Fry Carolyn Jones Judy Fry The Student Council sponsored the annual Homecoming Dance, the Christmas party, and the Valentine Dance. The proceeds from these functions have been recommended by the Student Council to be set aside for the purchase of stage properties. The Student Council also assisted in organizing and carrying out Open House. They had charge of the school picnic held at the White Pines on May 31. In November several members of the council attended a convention at Palatine, Illinois. They participated in discussions on various topics such as raising money and school dances. Librarians for the year were: Loretta Buskohl Jim Stuckenberg Phyllis Recoy Jim Hamilton Cara Lou Hammond Ronald Craven Pat Eisen Norman Templin Glenda Cheek Sheryl Schlafer Mrs. Esterly was the teacher who guided the librarians in their activities. s4hKC€4ZC St Standing: Norman Templin - Business Manager, Jim Hamilton - Assistant Editor, Mr. L. Frederick - Advisor. Seated: Delores Templin - Assistant Business Manager, Sheryl Schlafer - Editor, Jan Hoffman - Copy Editor. Much tedious work has gone into the assembling of this year's LE-RI-CO. We hope you will enjoy the added features of this All-Year annual such as the Prom, Track, and Graduation pictures. It is the staff's fondest desire that this edition will commit to History the numerous activities of the 1955-56 school year. s4 t tuaC Members - seated: Pat Myers, Donna Snodgrass, Sue Miller, Phyllis Recoy. Standing: Nancy Ackerman, Sharon Bocker, Loretta Buskhol, Wayne Schultz, Don Cook, and Jack Snyder. The hard working annual staff at one of their night meetings! ?cctu%e £ s4 h Uc z Seated from left to right: N. Ackerman, S. McKinley, P. Myers, J. Hoffman, L. Burkhart, D. Templin, S. Bocker, C. Jones, Miss Costilow, Second row: J. Riley, E. Kahly, J. Fry, P. Eisen, M. Baal, P. Donker, J. Koerner, G. Fry, A. Rothermel, P. Recoy. Third row: B. Eickman, J. Wertin, S. Freeze, D. Deets, M. Donahue, D. Hagemann, J. Hagemann, J. Norup, D, Satterfield, L. Toomsen. Fourth row: K. Thorne, L. Buskhol, J. Mullen, M. Highbarger, I. Borgmann, E, Donker, G. Schlafer, S. Miller, and D. Snodgrass. F. H. A. is an organization of pupils whose aim is to work to- gether closely to build better and happier home life for all. The two hands shown in the emblem symbolize that the homes of tomorrow are in the hands of youth today. We think, as well as everyone else, that making happy homes is one of the most important things that we can do for the world today. The F. H. A. for this year has a total of 36 members of which 18 were initiated into F. H. A. at our annual initiation ceremony on October 6, 1955. As money-making projects for the year of 1955-1956, we sponsored candy sales and a chili supper. Other activities in which we participated were a Thanksgiving party, a baby queen contest, an Easter egg hunt, entertaining a school of the section, a Mother-Daughter Banquet, and various picnics. 'putune 'rtyo tte KCi6 i @ Mu uttee4 OFFICE P . t. O cce President------------ Vice President------ Secretary-Treasurer Parliamentarian - - ---JANET HOFFMAN LAVONNE BURKHART - - DELORES TEMPLIN - NANCY ACKERMAN Historian------- Degrees--------- Recreation------ Public Relations sandra mckinley - SHARON BOCKER - - CAROLYN JONES •-----PAT MYERS 'putune pcifunen s4 HeniccL Back row: R. Craven, J. Bauer, B. Newcomer, L. Ermey, S. Newcomer, J. Gray, L. Palmer, V. Ascher. Second row: L. Knodle, J. Wetzell, T. Wickham, E. Book, J. Helman, D. Barnhart, G. Schelling, E, Mailand, Third row: R. Bocker, R. Deets, C. Bolen, D. Toomsen, C. Craven, B. Wilson, D. Wagner. Fourth row: Mr. Asbury, Advisor; J. Stukenberg, J. Hunziker, S. Satterfield, R. Brookman, D. Cook, D. Hunziker. The F. F. A. sold cokes at the basketball games this year. They money made went to purchase tools for the shop. The group also went to Chicago to the International Livestock Show. The Leaf River Chapter had 4 judging teams. The grain and fatstock district contest was held October 27. The dairy and poultry district contest was held April 27. The grain team placed 10th and the dairy team placed 7th out of 20 schools. Indivi- dual awards went to Ronald Craven, who placed 8th, and Don Cook, who placed 10th. Both are members of the dairy team. itunc 0? un i (tucCycwp 7e u t6 cutcC Ofifteen . R. Craven, J. Gray, J. Stuken- berg, J. Hunziker, D. Cook. Back row: Advisor Mr. Asbury, D. Hunziker, D. Cook. Front row: J. Stukenburg, J. Hunziker, S. Satterfield, R. Brook- man. I. Hoffman, D. Hunziker, L. Ermey, S. Satterfield, C. Craven. First row: Miss Young, P. Recoy, G. Fry, J. Fry, D. Helman, S. McKinley, A. Rothermel, S. Schlafer. Second row: D. Templin, L. Toomsen, J. Wertin, J. Norup, S. Dilbeck, S. Miller, N. Ackerman, B. Eickman, D. Satterfield. Third row; D. Hageman, P. Donker, J. Hoffman, G. Schlafer, M. Donahue, M. Baal, J. Hageman, P. Myers, D. Deets. Fourth row; L. Buskohl, E. Donker, J. Mullen, G. Cheek, L. Burkhart, M. Highbarger, I. Borgman, J. Kampen, S. Bocker. LaVonne Burkhart, Glenda Cheek, Shirley Dilbeck, Judy Norup, Nancy Ackerman, Ardis Rothermel. Judy Fry, Delores Templin, Sue Miller, Loretta Buskohl, Jan Hoffman, Gretchen Fry. 2WW The Leaf River band, under the direction of Miss Betty Young, partici- pated in many of the school’s activities during the past year. The band played at all the home basketball and football games. In addition, they played at several pep assemblies and presented a Christmas and a Spring concert. The Band Boosters Club has been raising money to purchase new uni- forms. They presented the band with a new bass clarinet, served the athletic banquet, and sponsored several bake sales. Speech (?£u The Le-Ri-Co Speech Club has for its purpose the encouragement, interest, and participation in speaking, learning and practicing speaking techniques and parliamentary procedure. The 1956 officers are as follows: President..........................SHERYL SCHLAFER Vice President...................WAYNE SCHULTZ Secretary.........................LAVONNE BURKHART Advisor..............................MRS. ESTERLY The Speech Club carried on many new activities during the year. The organiza- tion presented two plays at the Christmas program for the student body. Panel dis- cussions and debates were carried on among the members of the group. In the spring, the club presented an assembly program for the high school and junior high grades, at the same time adding to the fund for stage equipment. At this program the melodrama Tobaccy Roads - With Detours was given. Sheryl Schlafer gave the dramatic play reading, The Unseen Host, which had been his entry in the district speech contest. MISS VIRGINIA CAIN Office Secretary MR. LEONARD LOVELL Building Custodian LAUREN FREDERICK HARLEY MOTTER GEORGE PALMER CLARK PALS JOHN ROWLAND JOHN WAGNER MRS. MAUDE REBER MRS. OPAL MYERS Cafeteria Staff teenCeacUn JUDY FRY sandra mckinley SUE MILLER DONNA SNODGRASS '?%o46-Sofi£ (?£ee'iCe uCen Few people realize the importance of good cheerleading. Much time and per- sonal effort is put forth for this activity. An essential part of any competitive sport is the organized cheering of the student body. This year, both the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders did an excellent job in leading the cheers at all of the football and basketball games. They also led cheers at pep assemblies, which aided in giving the teams valuable support. It is true that the cheerleaders have a difficult task; nevertheless, this year our cheerleaders have succeeded in carrying out their duties very well. Though this year was not profitable in the win-lose column, we believe that a tradition of competitiveness and desire to win has been inaugurated as a foundation for future teams to build on. The boys worked hard and learned that with hard work comes en- joyment. Front row: Gaylord Hachmeister, Gerald Schelling, Larry Knodle, Jack Snyder, Junior Hunziker. Back row: Coach Brozovich, Bobby Fry, Don Cook, Jim Shaver, Wayne Bicksler, Wayne Schultz. Front row: Bob Newcomer, Steve Newcomer, Don Hunziker, Laverne Palmer, Art Carlson. Back row: Gary Mon, Rodney Brookman, Ronnie Motter, Tom Jacobs, Manager Dick Garrett, Coach Hillwick. 'poot zlC Schedule Sept. 17 Byron Oct. 14 Forrest on Sept. 24 Winnebago Oct. 21 Stillman Valley (Homecoming) Oct. 1 Pecatonica Oct. 29 Monroe Center0 Oct. 7 Ashton Nov. 4 Genoa0 (Eight-man) •Denotes games won On the line: Junior Hunziker, Gary Mon, Jack Snyder, Don Hunziker, Steve Newcomer. Backfield: Wayne Schultz, Bobby Fry, Ronnie Motter. Captain Wayne Cheesy Schultz in action, 55- 56 Here sportsmanship is taught and practiced, strong bodies are built, and friendships are developed. Standing: Wayne Bicksler, Junior Hunziker, Wayne Schultz. Kneeling: Coach Hillwick, Jack Snyder, Don Cook. P io4 - 55 56 Standing: Coach Brozovich, R. Motter, L. Palmer, S. Newcomer, L. Ermey, G. Mon, E. Davis, L. Knodle, Coach Hillwick. Kneeling: Manager R. Garrett, R. Fry, G. Schelling, J. Shaver, D. Hunziker, A. Carlson, R. Deets, D. Wagner. I BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Nov. 19 Oregon Jan. 10 Pecatonica Nov. 25 Acquin Jan. 13 Monroe Center Nov. 29 Pecatonica Jan. 18 Byron Dec. 2 Monroe Center Jan. 27 Forreston Dec. 9 Forreston Jan. 31 Byron Dec. 10 Orangeville Feb. 3 Ashton Dec. 13 Byron Feb. 4 Acquin Dec. 16 Ashton Feb. 7 Winnebago Dec. 20 Winnebago Feb. 11 Polo Dec. 27 Galena Feb. 17 Stillman Valley Dec. 29 Monroe Center Feb. 18 Pearl City Jan. 6 Stillman Valley Feb. 22 Kirkland Dec. 27-30 Polo Tournament Jan. 16-21 Rte. 72 Tournament s4 utual s4t6letcc banquet JACK SNYDER JUNIOR HUNZIKER On April 17, the athletes of 1955-56 were hon- ored at the annual athletic banquet. All boys who played 50 per cent of the quarters in basketball and football received letters. The cheerleaders also received letters. Alex Saudargas, coach of West Rockford, was the guest speaker. The Band Boosters Club served the dinner. DON COOK WAYNE SCHULTZ WAYNE BICKSLER 956 FROSH-SOPH TRACK TEAM Back row: J. Hoffman, S. Satterfield, L. Ermey, S. Newcomer, R. Motter, T. Jacobs. Middle row: B. Wilson, R. Smith, G. Mon, A. Carlson, L. Knodle, B. Fry. Front row: R. Deets, J. Shaver, G. Hachmeister, J. Wetzell, L. Myers. Coach Hillwick - Wayne Schultz COACH AND SENIOR TRACK MEMBER z4e a£l tuuC 07fi c Standing: R. Deets, L. Knodle, R. Motter, Coach Brozovich, J. Groen, A. Carlson, B. Fry. Seated: D. Hunzlker, D. Cook, J. Shaver, W. Bicksler, B. Wilson, J. Hunziker, T. Jacobs. Jim Gray, Don Cook, Rod Brookman, Ron Craven CANT GET STARTE M.ng«d br IOUIS c SINGI By VERNON D Back row: Bonnie Bolen, Eleanor Getzendaner, Diane Carpenter, Margaret Esterly, Violet Meyers, Karen Peterson, Karen Schrieber, Phyllis Myers, Mrs. Newcomer. Front row: Rosalie Thomas, Cindy Bowers, Barbara Mayfield, Aleta Strauss, Mariana Nordstrom, Janet Knodle, Analyn Motter, Bonnie Erxleben. Back row: Gerald Donahue, Ronald Bry, Roger Lovell, Carl Grove, Arnold Leather, Jerry Wickam, Dennis O’Hara, Douglas Beard, Donald Buzzell, Lewis Barnhart. Front row: Larry Shaver, Gary Jones, Marvin Myers, Ray Blanton, Merle Bicksler, Karl Hagemann, Robert Kahly, James Ascher, Ernie Shaw, Wayne Kretsinger, Lamont Craven. ONEY BURNS A HOLE IN MY POCI wO OS • iOt m ua« IT Mi, STYNf 'F OT2.T5.:E STC N LUMBER AND FUEL CO. Compliments of BILL FINDLAY- JOSTENS BOTUCO UNDER AUTHORITY OP THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY ROCKFORD COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. A Selective Line of Hardware Wallpaper Paints Appliances Clothing and Sporting Goods GEORGE KOEGEL, Mgr. 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REESE Leaf River, Illinois Phone 26-J Compliments of JOHN MARKMAN Local and Long Distance Hauling Forreston, Illinois WHEN IN THE I MOOD FOR I FINE food Z-VLLL SMITH MOTOR SALES Compliments of the LOYand VERA SMIPPY Phone 142 Forreston, Illinois Official Truck Testing Station 24 Hour Wrecker Service Home Cooking Home-Made Pies SALES SERVICE Forreston, Illinois RALPH’S SERVICE LUNCH ROOM Phone 158 RALPH SNAPP Forreston, Illinois Gates Tires - Auto-Lite Batteries - U.S. Royal Tires ELMER NORUP GENERAL TRUCKING Hog Buyer for Armour Co. Leaf River, Illinois Phone 67-22 YOUR SEARCH ENDS LEAF RIVER LUMBER COMPANY Building Materials Fencing Coal Stokers Phone 10A Leaf River, Illinois Compliments of UJkiu4 DRUG STORE Forreston, Illinois Dependable Since 1866 Dry Goods, Shoes, Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings Mt. Morris, 111. BURKE'S ACKER SHOE STORE 66 Family Shoe Store SERVICE STATION 101 South Wesley Street Phillips - Wolfe Head Oil Mt. Morris Phone 555 ACKER Complete Motor Service CLOTHING STORE Chicago Motor Club Phone 64 Fine Clothes for Men and Boys 6 West Main Street Mt. Morris Phone 414 OF BYRON Byron, Illinois Capital and Surplus $100,000 E. J. AUKER, President KEN SWANSON, Cashier N Y| IS OUR V FIRST thought Distributor for BOWMAN DAIRY PRODUCTS MILLER FEED STORE Phone 41J4 Honeggers Leghorns Honeggers Feeds Poultry Supply Leaf River, Illinois Phone 28J3 Leaf River, Illinois MOTOR - SALES Buick and Chevrolet Dealers Used Cars Phone 120 Forreston, Illinois FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Forreston, Illinois Phone 145 BORLAND'S GROCERY Staple and Fancy Groceries Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Ice Cream - Soft Drinks - Cold Meats Phone Forreston 23-E Adeline, Illinois Compliments of STORE Byron, Illinois Compliments RATMEYER FARM EQUIPMENT Dealer in Oliver Farm Equipment Finest in Farm Machinery Forreston, Illinois Phone 139 GiawMed KEN SIMMONS Footwear - Work Clothing, Etc. Television - Appliances Phone 179 Forreston, Illinois FURNITURE General Electric Appliances Custom Built Kitchens Televisions Farm and Home Wiring Paint Phone 130 Forreston, Illinois COOD FOOD COFFEE SHOP Forreston, Illinois KEN'S General Repair Portable Welding Wheel Alignment MOTTER'S GAS ELECTRIC SERVICE Bottled Rockane Gas Stoves - Wiring Phone 8-J Leaf River, Illinois Phone 4J12 Best of Luck to the Class of '56 GRAIN AND FEED MILL Wayne Feeds Meat Scraps Oil Meals Tankage Shell Grit Grinding and Mixing Concentrate Bone Meal Midds Bran Salt Warners Electric Brooders Poultry - Hog Feeders - Fountains If It's Feed We Aim to Have It. YOUR GOOD WILL - OUR GREATEST ASSET Congratulations to the Senior Class ROCKFORD SAUSAGE COMPANY 209 - 15th Avenue Rockford, Illinois Phone 2-4741 Purveyors of Quality Meats Compliments of MESSING BECKER SPORTING GOODS 18 South Galena Avenue Freeport, Illinois Compliments of Van Sickle's Associated Publishers, Inc. Durand, Illinois COMPANY 1105 Kilburn Avenue Rockford, Illinois DELICATESSEN Mt. Morris, Illinois Hours: 9:00 A. M. to 11:30 P. M. Compliments of BEN FRANKLIN STORE Oregon, Illinois ADELINE GRAIN CO ALVA J. FOGLE, Mgr. hjnix CMovrt PURINA CHOWS Lumber - Fencing - Coal Royster's Fertilizers - Grass Seeds - Waterers - Fountains Highest Market Prices Paid for Grain Come to the Store With the Checkerboard Sign Phone R. F. D. iTarrggtPn 23-21_________________________________Leaf River, 111. Mt. Morris, Illinois Compliments of unvi's BARBER SHOP Mt. Morris, Illinois Compliments of M S- M SUPER MARKET Mount Morris, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS Compliments of DUPEE DUPEE Freeport, Illinois GERMAN AMERICAN STATE BANK German Valley, Illinois Compliments of TOWN AND COUNTRY Leaf River, Illinois Compliments of Nicholson's Firestone Store Oregon Bill's Shoe Service Oregon W.F. Michaux, D. D. S. Byron Ethel's Tap Byron Carlson Toops Electrical Contracting Byron Hulse Hardware Oregon Evelyn's Dress Shop Byron Trenhom Barber Shop Oregon Ben Franklin Store Oregon Abbott's Drive-In Oregon County Gas Service Oregon THE LE-RI-CO STAFF Wishes to Thank the Advertisers Who Have Helped Make This Book Possible. I � IW.i r«hoo4. Kit TAUC MAPI I AH Cl PUilliMINO COMPANY P All AS IIXAS B n