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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1957 volume:

Jhe Senion Clcuia oft Leaft Riven Hiqh School pnoudUf fineaent Jhe 1957 £dition ofj the Jie-Hi-Co CHERISHED MEMORIES It seemed this time would never come, But the day is here at last, When we must face the future, With memories of the past. The beloved words of Auld Lang Syne, Many voices sing, Good Luck, Good Health, To your Success. Other voices ring. Our hands are clasped in parting, Warm tears fill our eyes, And each minute it gets harder. To say those last goodbyes. But pleasant thoughts within our hearts Will never, never die. Instead, they will be cherished As fleeting years go by. CLASS MOTTO - Climb Tho’ The Rock Be Rugged Companionf Qood 3un and Capable Jeachen We lovingly dedicate the 1957 Le-Ri-Co to Mrs. Esterly. We love her for her fairness and impartiality, for her sincere interest in our progress, and for her warm, friendly smile that tells us she has a sense of humor, too. To her go our gratitude for the time and effort she has so freely spent in helping us and our respect due to a capable teacher. In grateful recognition of his work for Leaf River High School and the high ideals to which he has inspired us, we the Senior Class, wish to publicly thank Mr. Gourley and express our appreciation for his unstinting efforts. The success that we have attained is largely the fruits of his guidance. As his influence is reflected on these pages, so it will forever remain stamped in our m i nds. THANKS! III! MRS. GRACE ESTERLY English - Speech MR. WILBUR ASBURY Agriculture Compliments of BOB FRY Gulf Oil Products faculty MR. JOHN BROZOVICH MRS. NEVA GUNZ Home Economics 3ac ultif MR. EARL JAY History - Civics MR. LEWIS HACK Natural Science MRS. LOIS HACK MRS. EVELYN ASBURY Commercial Subjects Girls' Physical Education - Library LOIS HOBART Secretary GLEN BORNEMAN JOE NEWCOMER 6 PAUL WILSON 6 nioi4. President..........................Jim Hamilton Vice President.................LaVonne Burkhart Secretary..............................Jim Gray DON BARNHART F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4, Officer 3. 4; TRACK 2, 3. 4; FOOTBALL 2. 3; SPEECH CLUB 4, Contest 4; PEP CLUB 4; CLASS PLAY 3. 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4. So sweet the blush of bashfulness. RODNEY BROOKMAN BAND 1, 2. 3, 4, Contest 2, 3. 4, Officer 3. 4; CHORUS 1. 2. 3; SEXTET 1. 3; ANNUAL STAFF 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Officer 2, 3. 4; G. A. A. 1; PAPER STAFF 2; SENIOR TRIP COMMITTEE 4; CLASS PLAY 3. 4; LIBRARIAN 1; CLASS OFFICER 4; SPEECH CLUB 3. 4, Officer 3. 4. Contest 4; D. A. R. AWARD 4. Not to know her is missing one of life's greatest opportunities. BASKETBALL 1; ATHLETIC MANAGER 2; F. F. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; CLASS PLAY 3; ANNUAL STAFF 4. I like to sit and think; sometimes I just sit. 8 LAVONNE BURKHART GLENDA CHEEK BAND 1. 2. 3, 4; CHORUS 1, 2, 3. 4; SEXTET 1, 3; SPEECH CLUB 3. 4. Contest 4; CLASS OFFICER 1; CLASS PLAY 3, 4; PEP CLUB 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4; LIBRARIAN 1, 3; HOMEMAKER OF TOMORROW 4; PAPER STAFF 1, 2. Good natured and kind—A maid with a mind. SPEECH CLUB 4. Contest 4: F. F. A. 2. 3. 4. Officer 3; HOMECOMING KING 3; CLASS PLAY 3. 4; TRACK 1. 2. 3; BASKETBALL 1, 2, 3, 4; FOOTBALL 1. 2. 3. 4; ANNUAL STAFF 3. 4; BASEBALL 1. 2, 3; PEP CLUB 4. Ladies. HERE is your man. DON COOK F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Officer 4; JUDGING TEAMS 1. 2. 3. 4; TRACK 1. 2. 3. 4; CLASS PLAY 3. 4: SPEECH CLUB 3. 4, Contest 4. Officer 4; PEP CLUB 4; SENIOR TRIP COMMITTEE 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4; LIBRARIAN 1, 2; PAPER STAFF 2. Don't worry me with women. 9 RONALD CRAVEN TRACK 1. 2. 3. 4; BASKETBALL 1. 2, 3. 4; FOOT- BALL 4; BOYS CHORUS 2; F. F. A. 2. 4; CLASS PLAY 3. 4; HOMECOMING KING 4; PEP CLUB 4; SPEECH CLUB 4. Contest 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4. Trouble should be his middle name. LARRY DeVRIES F.H.A. 2.3.4; CLASS PLAY 3.4; ANNUAL STAFF 4; LIBRARIAN 2. 3. Her life is like the moon--There is a man in it. PAT EISEN FOOTBALL 2; CLASS PLAY 3, 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4. No one knows his thoughts--not even he. 10 ROGER EISEN F. H. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; CLASS PLAY 3, 4; SPEECH CLUB 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4. ‘•QUIET --Unlike most girls. JIM GRAY BAND 1, 2. 3. 4; CHORUS 1. 2; ANNUAL STAFF 2. 3, 4, Editor 4, Assistant Editor 3; PAPER STAFF 1.2. Editor 2; LIBRARIAN 1.2; BASKET- BALL STATISTICIAN 2; PEP CLUB 4; SPEECH CLUB 4. Contest 4; CLASS PLAY 3. 4; TEEN- AGE POLIO CHAIRMAN 3. 4; SENIOR TRIP COMMITTEE 4, Chairman; CLASS OFFICER 1. 2. 3, 4; STUDENT COUNCIL 1. 2. 4. Officer 2. 4. ANNUAL STAFF 4; PEP CLUB 4; CLASS PLAY 3.4; CLASS OFFICER 4; TRACK 3; BASKET- BALL 2, 3. Knowledge is power. What? No girls in heaven! Then just leave me here. ’’ JIM HAMILTON ll CHORUS 1, 2. 3. 4; SEXTET 1. 2. 3; TRIO 3, 4; CHEERLEADER 2, 3. 4; PEP CLUB 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1; ANNUAL STAFF 3, 4; CLASS OFFICER 2; BAND 1. 2. 4; PAPER STAFF 2; SENIOR TRIP COMMITTEE 4; CLASS PLAY 3. 4; SPEECH CLUB 4. Contest 4; GIRLS STATE 3; HOMECOMING QUEEN 3; LIBRARIAN 1; TEEN- AGE POLIO CHAIRMAN 3. You're a sweet little headache. CHORUS 1; G. A. A. 1; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; PAPER STAFF 2; CLASS PLAY 3. 4; SPEECH CLUB 4, Contest 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4; PEP CLUB 4. Big dimples, and a smile that is permanent. CHORUS 1. 2. 3. 4; CHEERLEADERS 4; PEP CLUB 4. Officer 4; SPEECH CLUB 4, Contest 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. 3. 4. Officer 2. 3; G. A. A. 1; ANNUAL STAFF 3. 4; PAPER STAFF 2; CLASS PLAY 3. 4. If I can't find anything to laugh about. I'll just giggle. SUE MILLER JUDY KOERNER 12 PAT MYERS DELORES TEMPLIN JIM LEE STUKENBERG F. H. A. 1. 2, 3, 4, Officer 1. 2. 3, 4; G. A. A. 1; CHORUS 1. 2, 3. 4; SEXTET 1. 2, 3; TRIO 3. 4; BAND 1. 2, 4; PEP CLUB 4; PAPER STAFF 1, 2; HOMECOMING QUEEN 4; SPEECH CLUB 4. Contest 4; ANNUAL STAFF 3. 4; CLASS OFFICER 3, 4; STUDENT COUNCIL 4. Officer 4; CLASS PLAY 3. 4; LIBRARIAN 2; SENIOR TRIP COMMITTEE 4. Study, Study, Study, That's all I get done. BASKETBALL 1, 2, 4; TRACK 1, 2; CHORUS 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 4. Officer 4; CLASS PLAY 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4; PEP CLUB 4; SPEECH CLUB 4. Like a powder puff, he belongs to the ladies. CLAUDE SNODGRASS F.F. A. 1,2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; JUDGING TEAMS 1. 2, 3, 4: TRACK 2; BOYS STATE 3; CLASS OFFICER 3; STUDENT COUNCIL 3; CLASS PLAY 3. 4; PEP CLUB 4; SPEECH CLUB 3. 4. Officer 4; ANNUAL STAFF 4; SENIOR TRIP COMMITTEE 4; LIBRARIAN 1, 2; PAPER STAFF 1. The treasure of friendship he has found. Commencement Commencement exercises for the Class of '57 were held in the High School Auditorium, Wednesday evening. May 29. The program opened with the processional played by the school band. Following the invocation the school band pre- sented another number. The main address of the evening was given by The Reverend Mr. E. Sedrick Pope of Princeton. He spoke on the topic, Our Secret Weapons . Following the address Mr. Gourley presented the class awards and the class gift was presented to the school by the class president. Following the presentation of the diplomas by Mr. Ralph Schelling, president of the school board, a vocal duet consisting of Roger Lovell and Christine Griffin sang The Perfect Day . Baccalaureate Services were held Sunday Evening May 26. The main address was given by The Reverend Mr. Delvin Roper. Joyce Mullen sang The Lord's Prayer and the school chorus closed the services with May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You . 14 Sue Miller represented L R. H. S. at Girls State. She was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Jim Stukenberg and Jim Hamilton represented L. R. H. S. at Boys State. They were sponsored by the Fire Department and the American Legion. LaVonne Burkhart and Jim Hamilton were selected by the faculty to receive the American Legion Good Citizenship Awards. Glenda Cheek was named the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. Cla H On August 25, 1953, 36 hopeful Freshmen entered L.R.H.S. with $15 in their class treasury and the dream of being the first class of L.R.H.S. ever to go to Washington D.C. for their senior trip. The officers of our freshman year were: President..............................Glenn Schnulle, Fern Foltz Vice President.........................Fern Foltz, Glenda Cheek Secretary-Treasurer..................................Myrna Reed Student Council.........................Jim Hamilton and Judy Fry Advisor.........................................Mrs. Mammenga Our freshman candidate, Myrna Reed was chosen Homecoming Queen. We held several bake sales and fudge sales during the year as money raising projects; also we sponsored a paper drive. During the year Shirley Freeze and Jim Gray joined our class. On August 27, 1954, 28 sophomores returned to L.R.H.S. with our Washington dream still before us. We gained Sally Plowman and Willard Little, Glenn Schnulle re-joined us. Sophomore officers were: President...............................................Judy Fry Vice President........................................Sue Miller Secretary-Treasurer.........................Myrna Reed, Fern Foltz Student Council........................Judy Fry and Jim Hamilton Advisor..............................Mr. Winter and Mr. Hillwick Sophomore Homecoming candidates were Judy Fry and Claude Snodgrass. They ruled as King and Queen. We operated coat check at basketball games. We did many things to raise money. We contributed $100 to the popcorn machine fund. On September 3, 1955, 19 Juniors returned to L.R.H.S. Junior officers were: President.......................................Jim Stukenberg Vice President................................................Jim Hamilton Secretary-Treasurer...............................Delores Templin Student Council. . . . Jim Stukenberg and Judy Fry-Sue Miller Advisor............................................Miss Costilow Once again our candidates, Don Cook and Sue Miller, were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. The Junior Play Father Knows Best was presented November 17 and 18. We sold pop- corn and coke during football season and sold popcorn at basketball games. On April 28, 1956, we sponsored the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom which was held at the Nachusa House in Dixon. Following the prom our treasury was rather depleted and our dream began to fade. On August 30, 1956, 19 hopeful Seniors entered the doors of L.R.H.S. for the final time. Although we had only $ in the bank we were still determined to see our dream come true. We added Larry DeVries to our ranks and were happy to welcome Claude Snodgrass back after a year in Oregon. Officers this year were: President...........................................Jim Hamilton Vice President..................................LaVonne Burkhart Secretary-Treasurer.....................................Jim Gray Student Council.................Jim Hamilton and Delores Templin Advisor..............................................Miss Young 16 Our class chose turquoise and white as our colors; white rosebuds as our flower; and Climb tho1 the rock be rugged as our motto. Seniors Larry DeVries and Delores Templin were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. During football season we sold sandwiches and coffee. On December 15 we sponsored the annual Christmas Dance. We held several car washes, bake sales, and fudge sales to raise money We also sold candy. The Senior Play Red House Mystery was presented on April 12. On May 16 we saw our dream coming true when 16 smiling seniors left L.R. by bus tor Rock- ford where we boarded a train for a four-day tour to Washington D.C. This trip was made at a cost of $f,050. The total amount coming from the class treasury. On May 29, 17 happy Seniors walked through the doors of L.R.H.S. for the last time as stu- dents. We are now proud to be alumni of L.R. H.S. Others who were members of our class at various times were; Glenn Schnulle, Linda Wilson, Barbara Smith, John Frickson, Roger Hackbarth, Barbara Dorsey, Dale Ermey, Stewart Peterson, Peggy Grundy, Myrna Reed, Williard Little, Sally Plowman, Judy Fry, Fern Foltz, George Barber, Don Barnhart, and Virginia Me Caw. NAME Rodney Brookman LaVonne Burkhart Glenda Cheek Don Cook Ronald Craven Larry DeVries Patricia Eisen Roger Eisen Shirley Freeze Jim Gray Jim Hamilton Judie Koerner Sue Miller Pat Myers Claude Snodgrass Delores Templin NICKNAME HALL OF FAME WE PREDICT WORST CRIME Rod Director of F.B. 1. Blushing Lulu Amanda Understudy for Jayne Fords Cheri Lee Mansfield Cheerleader at Yale Gabbing in 2nd Hour Bernard President of the Biggest S.H. Stillman girls Oley Loafer's Union Appendix Remover Butter Hank Metropolitan Star Lightsville Pat Six Kids Swede Rog Hotrodder Motorcycles Sue T.V. Queen Oldsmobiles Clem Income Tax Evader Dry Humor Jimmy George Bigamist Parking Dimples Dior Model Fairs Bubbles Nutcracker in a Bakery Skating Pearl Matron in a Boy's School Play in a Symphony Collecting Men Carrie Cheerleaders Stuke Orchestra Sophisticated Bum Bashful ness Freckles Slinging Hash at Bishops Griping KEN'S GARAGE Kenneth Conkey, Owner Phillips Products Claaa Pnophecy It had been quite some time since our class had got- ten together. All the members of the class of 57 received an invitation from Jim Hamilton, who is now the owner of the Conrad Hamilton Hotels, to attend a reunion at his hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. The reunion was to be held on June 1, 1967. As the guests arrived they were greeted at the door by their host, Mr. Hamilton, and the hotels best enter- tainer, Miss Judy Koerner. She is well known for her Hawaiian War Dance. The first guest to arrive was Miss LaVonne Burkhart, who is now a Home Economics teacher at Vassar Uni- versity for Girls. With her was Mrs. Stewart Kessler, the former Miss Delores Templin. She is secretary for her husband who is the present owner of Stouffers' Chickeries in Mt. Morris, Illinois. Next to arrive was Mr. James Gray. Jim informed us that he is now chief engineer on a large government dam that is being con- structed. With him came Mr. Ronald Craven, who is the owner of a large butter factory in Leaf River. Next to arrive was Miss Sue Miller and Miss Pat Meyers, who are featured entertainers at the Copcobana. Following them was Mr. Donald Cook, who is head coach at Harvard University. Mrs. Joel Chenong, the former Miss Pat Eisen, was next to arrive. She is secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Chenong Transport Co. Later that day Mr. Roger Eisen arrived. He had missed his plane because he was involved in an accident during a motorcycle race at the great Ridott Speedway. Ar- riving on the same plane was Mr. Larry DeVries. Larry was still the class clown, in fact he had put his crazy antics to work for him; he now is a Hollywood star follow- ing his appearance as the clown with nine lives in Death of Jo-Jo . Also with them was the stewardess of their plane. Miss Shirley Freeze. Shirley was a steward- ess on T.W.A.'s San Francisco to Honolulu flights. On the next plane was Miss Glenda Cheek, who was now a hat designer in the Dior Hat Shop in France. Her latest style hat is shaped like a bird cage with a canary in it. On the next plane was a famous man, the teen-agers' favorite all-night W.G. N. television disc jockey, Jim Lee Stukenberg. While he was attending the reunion ex- recording artist, Elvis Presley was doing Jim's show for him. With him was Mr. Claude Snodgrass, who had always been interested in electricity. He is now the President of the Board of Directors of the General Electric Company. The last member of the group to arrive was Republican Senator Rodney Brookman. He had just given the keynote speech at the Republican Convention in Myrtle, Illinois. Compliments of JOHN KNOBLE SON MILLERS OF K S FEEDS Freeport, Illinois 18 BORLAND'S GROCERY Adeline, Illinois Phone Forreston 23-E Republican Convention in Myrtle, Illinois. The group felt very indebted to Mr. Hamilton for a very wonderful weekend. Some of the group had not seen each other since commencement and it proved that our motto Climb tho' the rock be rugged was true. Not all of us had reached the top but we were still climbing. Class  11 I, Judy Koerner, do will my dimples to Ardis Rothermel knowing she will make good use of them. I, Glenda Cheek, will my ability to stay uninterested in the opposite sex during my high school days, to Eleanor Getzandaner and Mariana Nordstrom. I, Ronald Craven, will my love for butter to Art Carlson knowing he needs it. I, Jim Gray, do will my interest in girls to Steve Satterfield. Joke????? I, LaVonne Burkhart, do will my height to Janet Knodle hoping that she can use it when going with a tall boy. I, Rodney Brookman, do will my bookkeeping and adding ability to Larry Knodle. I, Sue Miller, do will my ability to imitate Elvis Presley to Bonnie Bolen, knowing she will do a great job. I, Pat Meyers, do will my ability to giggle at anything to Karen Schrieber, knowing she will put it to good use. I, Pat Eisen, do will my ability to getting married while still in high school to Jeanne Donovan and Edna Donker. I, Shirley Freeze, do will my interest in boys to Judy Riley. I, Roger Eisen, do will my ability to ride a motorcycle without having a wreck to Bob Wilson. I, Jim Stukenberg, do will my ability to do Algebra to Cindy Bowers. I, Don Cook, do will my ability to make four trips a week to Stillman Valley to Bob Fry and Richard Garrett knowing they like to make the trip. I, Jim Hamilton, do will my ability to refrain from going steady during my four years of high school to Ronnie Motter. I, Delores Templin, do will my talents in music to Wayne Kretsinger hop- ing he will become musically inclined. I, Claude Snodgrass, do will my ability of going steady to Lawrence Ermey knowing he will put it to good use. Compliments of LESLIE E. KRETSINGER Ford Sales Standard Service 19 KRETSINGERS Fountain Service Drugs Senion Cla Our Class Play THE RED HOUSE MYSTERY April 12, 1957 TOOMSEN ELECTRIC SERVICE Radio and TV Leaf River, Illinois 20 Compliments of KABLE INN Mt. Morris, Illinois Senio Unip President.......................Don Hunziker Vice President.....................Tom Jacobs Secretary Treasurer..........................Gary Mon Alan Ackerman Shirley Dilbeck Lawrence Ermey Pi ™ union ClaM Marilyn Baal Don Carlson Mary Donahue y Clifford Craven ✓ Edna Donker John Groen Cara Lou Hammond Darlene Helman Compliments of TOWNVIEW DAIRY Mt. Morris, Illinois Compliments of LIGHT'S JEWELRY STORE Mt. Morris, Illinois MOTTO - So little done. So much to do CLASS FLOWER - Red Carnation CLASS COLORS - Red Silver Jerry Hoffman Juanita Kampen Bob Newcomer Don Hunziker Judy Norup Tom Jacobs w Steve Satterfield Marg Highbarger Carolyn Jones Larry Myers Karen Thorne MT. MORRIS RECREATION Bowling, Billiard, Refreshments Mt. Morris, Illinois R.E. VIETMYER, Transportation Phone Dakota 3713 or 3721 Ridott, Illinois n.-Sn. Banquet Entertainment Response Welcome Tomato juice and crackers Ham or shrimp Whipped potatoes Tossed salad Hot rolls and cherry pie Coffee and milk Compliments of DR. O.H. BOELTER Forreston, Illinois FINCHE FUNERAL HOME Mt. Morris, Illinois manor emunii n.-Sn. 11 ft 4 ' !'' . THE NATIONAL CLOTHING HOUSE On the Corner since 1896 Oregon, Illinois WHITNEY BUICK SALES Oregon Mt. Morris Compliments of FORRESTON GAMBLE STORE Forreston, Illinois 28 Compliments of ROTHERMEL LUNCH Leaf River, Illinois CLASS OFFICERS President . . Vice President Secretary. . Ron Motter . . Bob Fry Ardis Rothermel CLASS OFFICERS President.....................Karen Peterson Vice President......................Margaret Esterly Secretary..............................Cindy Bowers Sophomonea Beverly Eickman Jo Ann Fischer Richard Garrett Delores Terry Hagemann Hartje MILLERS COFFEE SHOP Coffee-Candy-Cigarettes-Ice Cream Leaf River, Illinois Larry Joe Sandra Heidenreich Helman Judd Compliments of MILLERS FEED STORE Honegger Feed Honegger Farm Buildings Sofihomonen Steve Newcomer r £ . Judy Morrow Ronnie Motter Ordis Rothermel Joyce Mullen Dona Satterfield Darrell Joan Wagner Wertin Compliments of PECATONICA LUMBER CO. Pecatonica, Illinois Jim Bob Judy Wetzel Wilson Yadon Compliments of NEWBERRY WALLPAPER PAINT STORE Freeport, Illinois 3neahmen Cindy Bowers Ronald Bry Donald Buzzell Diane Carpenter Lamont Craven Gerald Donahue Donald Donavan Bonnie Erxleben Linda Cramer Margaret Esterl y Ernette Eleanor Fossler Getzendaner Carl Grove Compliments of KANEY BROS. FURNITURE General Electric Appliances 32 Forreston, Illinois Karl Hageman Gary Jones Compliments of LOUIS E. FAULKNER, Builder Forreston, Illinois 7ne hmen Barbara Mayfield Violet Meyer Arnold Leather Colleen Adams Roger Lovel I James Morris Analyn Motter Mariana Nordstrum Dennis O' Hara Karen Karen Peterson Schreiber Larry Shaver Aleta Strauss RosaI ie Thomas PECATONICA PRODUCE SUPPLY CO. Grain, Coal, Feed, Seeds 33 Telephone 111 We Deliver Connie Ernie Fuch Shaw FORRESTON MOTOR SALES Buick Chevrolet Dealers Forreston, Illinois Student Council The student council consists of two representatives from each class. The are elected by the class and must be one boy and one girl. The president is automatically a member of the council. Council members this year were: Seniors: Delores Templin, Jim Hamilton Juniors: Carolyn Jones, Don Hunziker Sophomores: Joyce Mullen, Ron Motter Freshmen: Karen Peterson, Roger Lovell The council met each Tuesday of activity week and held several noon meetings. Among the activities sponsored by the council this year were Homecoming, Christmas program, Valentine dance, a Sock-Hop. We also inaugurated the program of electing class officers and cheerleaders in the spring rather than in the fall when school opens. This was done so the students would have a better idea of who were best qualified for these offices. We contributed $160 to help finance the transportation for the exchange students to Elkhart, Kansas. Jim Hamilton was elected president of the council and Delores Templin secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Asbury was faculty advisor to the council. Compliments of ADELINE GRAIN COMPANY Leaf River, Illinois 7 ie jCe-Ri-Co Stafcfj HILLTOP INN Fine Foods - Catering to Private Parties Forreston, Illinois GESIN TV-RADIO 'If it's Electric, We repair it Forreston, Illinois Our annual staff was made up this year of the entire Senior class and two representatives from each of the other classes. We met each Thursday of activity week and several evenings to com- pile what we hope will be a long-cherished, pictorial memory book of the past school year. The editorial staff, pictured above, was as follows: Editor in chief.........................Jim Hamilton Assistant Editor......................Carolyn Jones Business Manager..................................Jim Gray Copy Editor............................Glenda Cheek Features Editor...................................Pat Eisen Layout Editor.........................Delores Templin Our yearbook was under the supervision of Mr. Jay Other members of the staff who spent many hours, typing, advertising, laying out pages, etc. were: LaVonne Burkhart, Pat Myers, Claude Snodgrass, Don Cook, and Larry DeVries. Roger Eisen, Roger Lovell, Ron Motter, Jim Stukenberg, Karen Peterson, and Sue Miller. MESSING BECKER Suppliers of School Athletic Equipment Freeport, Illinois Jutune ■Homemakenn Ofjfjicena BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Mullen, Treasurer; K. Thorne, Vice-President; Mrs. Guntz, Advisor; C. Jones, President; D. Templin, Secretary. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Fry, D. Satterfield, L. Burkhart, G. Schlafer, A. Rothermel. The purpose of the F.H.A. is to further interest in home economics, to encourage democracy in home and community life and to work for a good home and family life for all. The F.H.A. flower is a red rose, the colors are red and white, and the motto is 41 Toward New Horizons. The F.H.A. emblem is octagonal in shape and bears the name of the organi- zation around the top. Around the bottom the motto is given. In the center there is a house supported by two hands which symbolizes that the homes of tomor- row are in the hands of the youth today. Compliments of EARL'S GULF SERVICE AKINS DRUG STORE 38 Auto Truck Service, Fine Foods Forreston, Illinois Forreston, Illinois Calendan oj Eventa in 3M.A. 1956-57 Recreation Committee Finance Committee Scrapbook Committee SEPTEMBER: Sept. 14 - Fudge Sale Sept. 17 - Picnic for all girls Sept. 19 - Regular night meeting Sept. 25 - Officer's training school OCTOBER: Oct. 1 - Day meeting Oct. 3 - Initiation of new members Oct. 12 - Fudge Sale Oct. 27 - Halloween party for F. F. A. NOVEMBER: Nov. 5 - Day meeting Nov. 9 - Fudge Sale Nov. 21 - Chili Supper DECEMBER: Dec. 3-- Day meeting Dec. 7 - Fudge Sale Dec. 10 - Night meeting Christmas party JANUARY: Jan. 16 - Daddy Date Night Jan. 18 - Fudge Sale FEBRUARY: Fudge Sale Day meeting Degrees ceremony, style show Sock hop after game MARCH: Sell tea towels Fudge Sale Day meeting Entertain another chapter Hobo Day APRIL: Fudge Sale Day meeting Regular night meeting Served the athletic banquet MAY: Day meeting and night meeting Installation of new officers Constitution Committee Degrees Committee Program Committee CHARLES R. ROBBINS COAD ELECTRIC SERVICE Insurance 1410 Bond Avenue Mt. Morris, Illinois 39 Rockford, Illinois Jutune 3anmefii oft America This year the F.F.A. sold garden seeds instead of selling cokes at athletic events. The money we make is used for buying tools for the shop and paying the entry fees for the judging teams. The Leaf River Chapter had four judging teams. The grain team placed third with two boys placing in the top ten: Jerry Hoffman with third and Clifford Craven with seventh. Last summer Ronald Craven, Jim Gray, and Jim Stukenberg went to the dairy judging contest at the Uni- versity of Illinois. They placed first, with Ronald Craven receiving high individual award. Nine boys showed at the F.F.A. fair, which was also last summer. They were: Earle Mailand, Darrell Wagner, Rodney Brookman, Jim Gray, Ronald Craven, Clifford Craven, Gerald Schelling, Larry Knodle, and Bob Wilson. The chapter went to the International Dairy Show in the fall. During the basketball season the F.F.A. boys not out for basketball, played several games. We were hosts at a weiner roast and party given for the Future Homemakers of America on May 15. OnneA. DeWall C.W. JOHNSON Henry C. DeWall Your Allis Chalmer Dealer FORRESTON GRAIN FEED MILL 40 Forreston, Illinois 3.3. I. 1udqinq3eam LIVESTOCK J. Gray, R. Craven J. Stukenberg, D. Wagner % J. Stukenberg, R. Craven D. Cook, J. Gray DAIRY POULTRY - GRAIN J. Hoffman, L. Ermey D. Hunziker, C. Craven L. Palmer, R Bocker D. Toomsen, R. Deets SHOP MASSEY HARRIS FARM MACHINERY Phone 3721 Byron, Illinois 41 BEMIS MOTOR CO. Ford Sales Service Byron Phone 3511 B and The Leaf River High School Band for the year 1956-57 was composed of 31 members and was directed by Miss Betty Young. For the first time the L.R.H.S. Band became a marching band when they ap- peared on the field in complete new uniforms at the first home football game. Some of the activities of the band this year included: participation in the annual Christmas concert on December 17, 1956; playing for all home games; and participation in the annual spring concert on May 10, 1957. On March 9, 1957, LaVonne Burkhart and Christine Griffin entered the district music contest with a flute duet. They were awarded an excellent rating. We combined with the chorus for a picnic at the White Pines May 20. We went skating after the picnic. OUR BAND ON PARADE DUITSMAN HARDWARE Forreston, Illinois 42 SMITH MOTOR SALES Ford Sales Service Forreston, Illinois Chon.ua The chorus this year was composed of thirty-three members. The director is Miss Young. The chorus met from 8:20 to 8:45 every Tuesday and Thursday morning. The chorus participated in the Christmas concert on December 17, 1956. They also were in the annual Spring Concert on May 10, 1957. A quartette composed of Sue Miller, Ardis Rothermel, Delores Templin, and Gretchen Fry sang two numbers at the spring concert. On May 20, the chorus and band ended their year's activities with their annual picnic at the White Pines State Park. Following the meal the evening was spent at the Pines Roller Rink. Compliments of KABLE BROTHERS PRINTING CO. Mt. Morris, Illinois Speech Club The Speech Club this year was composed of twenty-nine members and was advised by Mrs. Esterly. We met every third hour on Wednesday of activity week. This years club was quite active. Officers elected for the year were: Ronald Craven, President - Jim Stukenberg, Vice Presi- dent - LaVonne Burkhart, Secretary-Treasurer. The first activity of the group was in December when LaVonne Burkhart visited each club in the community and gave a reading on the theme Putting Christ Back Into Christmas. Ronald Craven introduced her at each club. On February 23 several members of the club journeyed to Ashton to the Route 72 Speech Contest. Fifteen of the group were involved in the one act play The Prince Who Was a Piper. Six members entered the individual events. They were: Bob Fry-Radio Speaking; Joyce Mullen and Carolyn Jones-Dramatic Reading; Rodney Brookman and LaVerne Palmer-Humorous Read- ing; and Glenda Cheek-Original Monologue. Eleanor Kahly, Judy Norup, and Ronnie Craven had also planned to enter but for various reasons were unable to do so. On March 2, Rodney, Joyce Glenda, and the Play entered the District Contest held in the Junior High School at Freeport. On May 15 the sophomore members of the club presented the one act play Trysting Place as as assembly program for the club. RATMEYER, Dealer in Oliver RALPH'S SERVICE LUNCH Farm Equipment 44 Good Cities Service Products Forreston, Illinois Forreston, Illinois Carolyn Jones Serious Play Reading Bob Fry Radio Speaking Joyce Mullen Serious Play Reading Members of the Play Cast The Pep Club was formed to arouse enthusiasm at the athletic contests and to help the cheerleaders lead the yells. This enthusiasm gives our team support and helps push them on to victory. It also helped the cheerleaders teach new cheers to the students. The Pep Clubs favo- rite yell was Send Them To Their Doom. The club, consisting of 66 members, collected 50 cents dues per person. This money went toward buying pins for the members who attended the required number of games. One of the main projects of the club this year was a barbecue supper for the basketball players and cheerleaders. After the supper, a record dance was enjoyed by the group. The club did a very good job this year and we hope it will continue as an organization in the years to come. This type of organization develops school spirit and loyalty, as well as serving as a basis of friendship. The officers for the club were: President, Margaret Esterly; Vice President, Beverly Eickman; Secretary, Pat Myers; Treasurer, Ron Motter. Compliments of GERMAN VALLEY AMERICAN STATE BANK German Valley, Illinois MOSS JEWELRY CO. 12 E. Stephenson Street Freeport, Illinois VI JAN GRET JOAN Jno h-Soph Squad Cheenleadem Vauitq Squad Homecominq HOMECOMING fhe Leaf River Demons met the Forreston Cardinals in the annual homecoming game. Although Forreston won the football game the evening was not a complete loss for the Leaf River people be- cause the game was followed by the coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen, and a dance sponsored by the Alumni Association and Student Council. At the coronation ceremony, held in the gymnasium, preceding the dance the Senior candidates Larry DeVries and Delores Templin, were crowned by Jim Hamilton, president of the student coun- cil. The 1955-56 King and Queen, Don Cook and Sue Miller, then conceded their royalty to Larry and Delores. Princes and Princesses were Judy Norup and Bob Newcomer, Juniors; Joan Wertin and Bob Fry, Sophomores; Linda Cramer and Larry Shaver, Freshmen. Jack Busch's orchestra furnished the music for the dance which followed. Compliments of MOTTER GAS ELECTRIC SERVICE Phone 8-j Leaf River, Illinois Compliments of COLLIERS MUSIC STORE 21 E. Stephenson St. Freeport, Illinois As royal trumpets sound REDDING APPLIANCE FURNITURE Mt. Morris, Illinois 49 Pen onnel OFFICE SECRETARY HIGH SCHOOL CUSTODIAN Virginia Cain Leonard Lovell GRADE SCHOOL CUSTODIAN COOKS: Maude Reber, Vera Peterson. Esther Griffin. Lee Westerman BUS DRIVERS: Duane Davis, Harley Motter, John Rowland, George Palmer, Clark Pals, Lee Westerman. POGGOILI SONS Royal Blue Store ’hone 24-j Leaf River Compliments of FRIGG'S PAINT STORE Freeport, Illinois LOCUST LEDGE ANGUS FARM Arthur Koerner and Sons Egan, Illinois KAHL APPLIANCES Freeport, Illinois ELMER NORUP, General Trucking Chicago Livestock Hauling Leaf River, Illinois KNODLESS GARAGE Expert Auto Repair Leaf River, Illinois Vannitif, Basketball 1956-57 Hours of practice under the eye of coach means. Compliments of POWDER PUFF BEAUTY SALON Leona Carlson Leaf River, Illinois 54 performances such as these. JiKrth-Soph '56-'57 Our basketball season was more successful this year than the past few years. The boys played twenty four hard- fought games and ended the season with a record of six wins and eighteen losses. On November 27. the Demons won the first game for L. R. H. S. in 33 starts, when they defeated Durand. The following week the Demons defeated Hennepin and Stillman Valley. During the remainder of the season however, the boys were able to defeat only Stillman Valley. The boys and Coach Brozovich certainly deserve a pat on the back for their fine performance throughout the season. Several games the boys lost were very close and were lost only in the closing seconds. We are looking forward to an even stronger and better team in 1957-58. Nov. 16—Oregon Nov. 21 — Polo Nov. 27 — Durand Dec. 1 — Hennepen Dec. 4—Stillman Valley Dec. 8—Orangeville Dec. 13—Byron Dec. 14—Forreston Dec. 21 — Ashton Dec. 22—Winnebago Dec. 22-29 — Polo Holiday Tourney BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Jan. 5—Pecatonica Jan. 14-19—Route 72 Conference Jan. 22—Durand Jan. 25—Winnebago Feb. 1—Forreston Feb. 2-- Byron Feb. 8—Ashton Feb. 15—Stillman Valley Feb. 16—Pearl City Feb. 22—Pecatonica Feb. 25---March. 1---District Tourney Compliments of LEAF RIVER LUMBER CO. TOWN COUNTRY TAVERN 55 Building Materials Coal Leaf River, Illinois Phone 10-| Leaf River 3ootUall Although the Demons' record for the 1956 football season was not outstanding, the boys did play outstanding football in eight hard-fought games. The season ended for our Demons with a record of no victories and eight defeats. Throughout the season the team was plagued with injuries, and this is a serious handicap to any good team; especially one with a limited amount of manpower. Several of the boys who will be back next year have played varsity ball for two to three years. We predict a Route 72 Championship for Leaf River High School in the very near future. PEP'S TAVERN General Repairing Patronize Clara Pep 58 Phone 102-j-21 Leaf River, Illinois Leaf River Bob Fry Sophomore Quarterback Ron Motter Sophomore Halfback Gary Mon Junior Guard Dennis O'Hara Freshman Tackle LaVerne Palmer Sophomore Center Art Carlson Junior Guard Don Cook Senior Halfback Lawrence Ermey Junior End Roger Deets Sophomore Guard Larry DeVries Senior Guard Compliments of C. M. CLOVERFARM, Leaf River, Illinois Don Buzzell Freshman Guard Jerry Hoffman Junior Halfback Jim Shaver Larry Shaver Sophomore Freshman Fullback Backfield Steve Newcomer John Groen Sophomore Junior End Guard GEORGE NOYES Store for men and boys 60 Byron, Illinois Tom Jacobs Junior Quarterback HOMERS GRILL Standard Station Byron, Illinois '57 Jnack SHOT-PUTTERS Art Carlson, Dennis O'Hara, Pat Donovan, and Carl Grove. HIGH JUMPERS Claude Snodgrass, Bob Fry, Bob Newcomer, and Lawrence Ermey. POLE VAULTERS Coach Brozovich, Don Cook, Ron Craven. Jerry Hoffman, Bob Fry, and Roger Deets. CORNER TAVERN Fish-Chicken-Shrimp Forreston, Illinois ROSIE ALICE'S TAP Delicious Fish Chicken Forreston, Illinois '57 Jnctck DASH MEN Larry Shaver, Ronnie Motter, Donald Buzzel. Carl Grove, Larry Myers, Pat Donovan, and Wayne Kretsinger. DISTANCE RUNNERS Rod Brookman, Jim Shaver, Earle Mailand, Jim Wetzell, Larry De Vries, Bob Kahly, and Steve Satterfield. HURDLERS Larry De Vries, Lawrence Ermey, Jerry Hoffman, Carl Grove, and Jim Shaver. EGAN GENERAL STORE Groceries Gas Keith Gal lap. Proprietor ACKER'S SHOE STORE ACKER'S CLOTHING CO. Mt. Morris, Illinois JERRY'S BARBER SHOP Open Wed. and Sat, nights Forreston, Illinois CARLSON TOOPS ELECTRIC Electrical Wiring and Service Byron, Illinois JONAS HAGEMANN General Insurance Agent Egan, Illinois HENNE PRODUCTS Rockford, Illinois JOSTEN’S Owatonna, Minnesota Compliments of VAN SICKLE ASSOCIATED PUBLISHERS FRANK M. 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