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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1961 volume:

DL 1961 Xe-Ri-Co Published by the Senior Class of Leaf River High School Leaf River, Illinois DEDICATION We, the graduating class of 1961, would like to dedicate this 1961 Le-Ri-Co to the public. Many people should be given credit for the help they have extended to us through the years, but especially to our parents whose undivided guidance has kept us steadfast in our goal. And to our teachers who always remain- ed calm in the face of disaster. 2 ini 6 tret tion 4 Faculty Mrs. G. Esterly English Mrs. Gunz Home Economics Mr. Anderson Music Mrs. Jenkins Latin Physical Education Mr. Maville General Science Biology Physics Physical Education Mr. Behrends Practical Math Geometry Algebra I Algebra II Physical Education Mr. Rodermel Speech English II World History American History Civics—Economics Mrs. Asbury Commerce Mr. Asbury Agriculture Annual Staff Business Manager 6 Stan Carlson--Pres. David Book--V. Pres. Joan Norup—Treas. Cheryl Fry—Sec. Seniors Advisors W. Asbury A. Towns 7 Stan Carlson Cheryl Fry Suzanne Baker 9 Joan Norup David Book Bob Wells Kathleen Myers Larry Leerhoff 10 Christine Griffin Leon Gasmund Howard Bolen Gary Myers Senior Activities Dwight Motter SUZANNE BAKER: G.A.A. 2-3-4, G.A.A. Pres. 4, Newspaper 4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Pep Club Officer 2-3, Class officer 2, Speech Club 2-3-4, Speech Contest 4, Class Play 3-4, Girls' State 3, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Officer 4, Betty Crocker Award, 4, Student Council 4, Band 4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Cheerleader 2-3. EDNA KAY BEARD: G.A.A. 3-4, Officer 3-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Speech Club 2-3-4, Chorus 1-2, Annual Staff 4, Newspaper 4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4. HOWARD BOLEN: FFA 2, Class Play 4, DAVID BOOK: F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Class Officer 4, Pep Club 1-2. STANLEY CARLSON: Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Base- ball 4, Pep Club 4, Speech Club 3, Lettermans Club 3-4, Class Play 3, Student Council 1-2-3-4, Pres. 4, Class Pres. 1-3-4, Boys' State 3, An- nual Staff 4. GORDEN ERXLEBEN: F.F.A. 2-3-4, Officer 4, Class Play 4. LARRY FREEZE: F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Track 4. CHERYL FRY: F.H.A. 1-2- 3-4, Officer 3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Officer 3, Speech Club 2-3-4, Officer 4, Cheerleader 1-2-3-4, Homecoming Queen 4, Valentine Sweetheart 3, Chorus 4, Class Officer 2-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Class Play 3,4, LEON GASMUND: F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Officer 4, Basketball 3-4, Baseball 4, Speech Contest 4, Pep Club 4. CHRISTINE GRIFFIN: Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Officer 1-2, G.A.A. 2-3-4, Speech Club 2-3-4, Speech Contest 4, Debate 4, Class Officer 1-3, F.H.A. 2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff 3-4, Newspaper 4, Dance Band 3-4. LARRY LEERHOFF: Basket- ball 1-2-3-4, Football 3, Track 3, Baseball 4, Student Council 4, Pep Club 4, Speech Club 4, Class Play 3-4, Boys' State 3. MIKE MAVILLE: Transferred 3, Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Track 3-4, Speech Club 4, Pres. 4, Lettermans Club 1-2-3-4. DWIGHT MOTTER: Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Letter- mans Club 2-3-4, Annual 3-4, Editor 4, Class Officer 1-2-3, Boys' State 3. GARY MYERS: F.F.A. 2,3,4, Officer 4, Track 2, Class Play 3-4. KATHLEEN MYERS: G.A.A. 2-3-4, F.H.A. 2-3-4, Homecoming Queen 3, Class Play 3, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Pres. 4, Annual Staff 4, Newspaper 4, Band 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3, Pom Pom Girl 4. JOAN NORUP: F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Pres. 4, Class Officer 3-4, Student Council 1-2-3, Cheerleader 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. 2-3-4, Valentine Sweetheart 2, Annual Staff 2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4. LARRY SMITH: Football 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Base- ball 3, Lettermans Club 3-4, Speech Club 2-3-4, Speech Contest 3-4, Class Play 3, Annual 3-4, Newspaper 4, Chorus 4. LARRY WELLS: F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Officer 4, Basketball 4. ROBERT WELLS: Basketball 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Baseball 3-4, Lettermans Club 3-4, Pres. 4, Pep Club 3-4, Class Play 3-4, Speech Club 4, Annual Staff 4, F.F.A. 2. Carol Knodle—Secretary Lloyd Long—Treasurer Gail Palmer—Vice President Sherrie Wells--President uniord 13 The Higher the Climb the Better the View J. Bauer B. Engel T. Kuntzelman L. Myers S. Thomas G. Bicksler B. Fry L. Long G. Palmer S. Wells S. Carlson B. Gray T. McKinley H. Poggioli J . William s S. Carr S. Jones B. Meier S. Schreiber J. Deets C. Knodle P. Moore D. Snyder C. Carpenter 14 J. Bowerman, K. Greenwood G. Sumners, K. Wilson o mo red 15 J. Bauer T. Bower W. Brown J. Bowerman M. Buttel D. Carr I� ' Ml ... i No Picture Available 17 18 P. Copas, President S. Palmer, Secretary M. Mudd, Treasurer J. Croft, Vice President 5 redhmen 19 Mr. Behrends, Advisor 20 23 Typists--K. Myers, E. Beard, C. Knodle Editor.-Cheryl Fry Co-Editor--T. McKinley Newspaper Staff Reporters--STANDING, C. Griffen, S. Jones. SITTING, J. Bauer, C. Miller. Varsity Lettermen Stan Carlson, Larry Smith Bill Norup, Doug Snyder, Gene Sumner Rick Maville, Mike Maville, Dennis Ganzel Bob Wells, Steve Carr, Ed Gallup Ted Kuntzelman. Jim Kuntzelman, Gene Hubbard Harry Poggioli, Jim Bowerman, Dwight Motter Coach Behrends, Coach Maville Librarian Staff Cheryl Fry Suzanne Baker Edna Beard Sue Jones Karen Engel Kay Wilson Mrs. Asbury, Advisor “Toward New D. Mailand, K. Newcomer, S. Wells, V. Snyder, M. Buttel, J. Motter, K. Meyers, J. Deets, K. Wilson, P. DeSpain, B. DePorter, S. Carlson, B. Gray, L. Olson, S. Pulver, K. DeVries 26 Horizons” C. Knodle, S. Thomas, B. Fry S. Jones, L. Knodle S. Schreiber, E. Beard, J. Williams, L. Schreiber, C. Griffin D. Book, L. Heinzeroth, C. Munk, J . Bauer K. Engel, R. Pair, K. Greenwood, K. Runte C. Mower, B. Leather, P. Moore 27 D. Book, L. Wells, L. Gasmund, T. Kuntzelman J. Satterfield, J. Kretsinger, R. Myers, T. Bowers, D. Clearwater D. Mowrcr, D. Carr, L. Freeze, H. Poggioli, D. Ganzel B. Engel, G. Bicksler, L. Freeze, D. Snyder, B. Norup, D. Bennett Future Farmers of America 2� G. Hubbard, G. Erxleben, Mr. Asbury D. McDowell, W. Olson, H. Deets E. Cramer, G. Myers, L. Long R. Deets, P. Jones, K. Carpenter The FFA had several projects this year. They sold cushions for tractor seats. They also sold garden and flower seeds. Two members, L. Long and L. Freeze were chosen to attend offi- cer training school during the summer months. The club chose Sue Jones as their sweet- heart candidate. 29 30 Go! Go! G. A. A. and Pep Club 31 G. A. A. B. Leathers, K. Gaskill, J. Satterfield, K. DeVries, J. Bauer, W. Brown, K. Greenwood, D. Wells, L. Knodle, B. Wells E. Beard, D. Bennett, L. Brown, B. Deporter, G. Palmer, B. Meier, B. Skogsberg, S. Carlson, S. Carlson, C Hilliard, L. Thomas, S. Wells, B. Norup, P. DeSpain, K. Runte, L. Kahly, J. Croft, B. Grey, C. Griffin, T. Me- Kinley, J. Motter, K. Engel, H. Poggioli, V. Snyder, D. Snyder, J. Bauer, P. Copas, E. Cramer, B. Fry, J. Kunt- zelman, L. Beard, C. Cook, E. Cramer, S. Baker, L. Gasmund, K. Wilson, C. Esterly, D. Mailand, L. Leerhoff, K. Myers, J. Williams, R. Croft, D. Book, B. Engel, J. Helman, G. Bicksler, S. Schreiber, T. Kuntzelman, L. Sch- reiber. Pep Club The Pep Club has been very active this year. Besides supporting the team fully, the Pep Club earned money. Blue buttons flashing a picture of the team, were sold and worn by the proud fans. The Pep Club gave an all school party along with theStudent Council to honor the Basketball boys. Plenty of food and recreation was available. Kathleen Myers, our very able President, led the club with the assistance of Bob Wells, Vice President; Carol Knodle, Secretary; and Sharon Wells, Treasurer. 33 Annual Staff PHOTOGRAPHERS T. McKinley B. Hazzard SPORTS J. Kuntzelman ART Larry Smith TYPISTS Edna Kay Beard Cheryl Fry CLASS REPORTERS Joan Norup Sr. Sharon Thomas Jr. Jeannie Bauer Soph. ORGANIZATIONS Christine Griffin Kathleen Myers SR. LAYOUT Stan Carlson 34 Awh--let s dance! Take me away now Whoops know golly don There, there darling! Oh Lost! That a way 35 Speech Club This year the speech club was represented in the conference Speech Contest by Christine Griffin in Extemporaneous Speaking, Larry Smith in Comedy Reading and Radio Speaking, Sharon Thomas in Verse Read- ing, and Leon Gasmund in Radio Speaking. Christine Griffin won third in the conference. Larry Smith won third and then fourth in the dis- trict. We were represented in the District Contest by Larry Smith in Comedy Reading and Chris Griffin in Extemp. We also entered a one act play The (Shoemaker's Wife. We placed fourth with the play; the cast consisted of Larry Smith as Hans, Suzanne Baker as his wife, Gene Sumner as Fritz. A debate squad went to the Sectional which consisted of first affirmative Christine Griffin, second affirmative Sue Jones; first negative Larry Smith, second negative Gail Palmer. The debate squad won two and lost six. The speech club also had a hayride, which after the rain, was a success. We also had the refreshment stand at the Valentine Dance. Debate Squad 36 Council Members—J. Bauer, R. Crogt, B. Gray, T. McKinley, K. Wil- son, Mrs. Asbury, S. Carlson, S. Wells, L. Leerhoff, S. Baker, C. Esterly, P. Copas, K. Gaskill. Student Council According to custom the Student Council put forth a grand Homecoming celebration with all the trimmings (pep rally, Dance, Coronation, etc.) rolling out the red carpet for graduated Demon fans. At Christmas they entertained the student body with a film that even kept the faculty rockin. With the help of cupid they initiated several new romantic episodes at their Valentine dance. Although everyone was rather exhuberant on the last day of school, the student council made the event even more joyous by sponsoring the picnic celebration at the White Pines. 37 e-e-asy “Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick” Just one little ole swig Applause? Aaron Slick From Punkin Crick Aaron Slick.....................Bill Engel Mr. Wilbur Merridew.............Lloyd Long Gary Bicksler Clarence Green..................Terry McKinley Mrs. Rosy Berry.................Bev Meier Carol Knodle Gladys May Merridew.............Sharon Schreiber The Girl in Red.................Bea Fry Little Sis Riggs................ Sherrie Wells Hotel Guests....................Jean Williams Betty Gray Larry Myers Ted Kuntzelman Steve Carr Workin' hard? Curses, foiled again. “See How See How They Run is the play produced by the Senior Class. The cast included: Ida..........................Christine Griffin Miss Skillon.................Suzanne Baker Penelope Toop............• . . . Cheryl Fry Reverend Lionel Toop.........Larry Leerhoff Corporal Clive Winston.......Bob Wells Bishop of Lax................Howard Bolen Sergeant Towers..............Dwight Motter 40 p L Y Reverend Arthur Humphery .... Gary Myers The Intruder......Leon Gasmund Stage Manager . . . Gorden Erxleben Scenery Production Mike Maville Script Reader .... Edna Kay Beard Make-up...........Kathleen Myers Publicity.........Larry Smith, Stan Carlson Tickets...........Joan Norup, Kathleen Myers They Run” 41 42 Harry Poggioli Jr MVP Rick Maville Bob Wells Sr Co-Captain Stan Carlson Sr Co-Captain Managers and Larry Smith Doug Snyder J r Gene Hubbard Sr Gene Sumner Demons in Action Frosh-Soph Football Although the little Demons didn't play many games and had to save a few Sophomores for two quarters because of playing four quarters Varsity, they have good potential for the future. 48 “Champs in Action” Gene Sumner Stan Carlson Sr MVP Dwight Motter Sr Larry Leerhoff Sr Bob Wells Sr Co-Captain Ted Kuntzelman Jr “Champs” R. Maville, L. Gasmund, D. Carr, H. Poggiole, T. Kuntzelman, Coach Chuck G. Sumner, B. Wells, S. Carr, L. Leerhoff, D. Motter, S. Carlson, J. Kuntzelman. They said it couldn't be done. It is impossible for a new coach to come to our school and have a good season. But the impossible was done. After an average season, Leaf River was rated at the bottom of the pack, but Chuck and the boys didn't let this drop their hopes of winning. Chuck wanted to play a control game taking only good shots. It worked with a great shooting percentage. Leaf River dumped Stillman------Clobbered Byron — - and beat Ashton---------in a thrilling game. Then came the Dis- trict Tourney and Chuck pulled another ace and wanted a fast game played. When the players were in- formed that their coach was sick and couldn't come to the game because of the flu, the boys wanted to take the first two games for Chuck. The first game was with Stillman and the Demons were hot and beat a determined but out-played Stillman team. Again met big Byron and again the Tigers were out- played by a bunch of fired up fellas who wanted to win and have their Coach for the final game. In the final game when the Demons came on the floor the Cheerleaders led the crowd in a cheer that made the roof raise and the heart grow light. Just before the game, Chuck came and that was it. The Demons just couldn't lose and they didn't--beating Forreston for the first time in 17 years and their first district in 19 years. Although Chuck is leaving at the end of this year I know of a lot of boys whose hearts will go with him. We'll miss you Chuck, but thanks for a good season. 52 Baseball D. McKinley, J. Kuntzelman, L. Long, M. Maville, L. Gasmund, B. Skogsberg, T. Kuntzel- man, B. Wells, R. Maville, L. Leerhoff, D. Bennett, C. Esterly, Coach Behrends. 53 Track The Demon track team was undermaned this year. However, the squad didn't give up. In the Conference meet the team showed a lot of spirit by placing third in the team standings. Dwight Motter, Larry Copas, Rick Maville, and Bob Wells combined to win the conference Mile Relay. Bob Wells also picked up firsts in the High Jump and 440 yd. dash. This year the Keith Gallup Track Award was close again. Ted Kuntzelman placed second with 136 points, while Rick Maville placed first with 146 points. 54 SOLOS: J. Croft, B. Croft, C. Griffin. The Leaf River band has been very active this year. A big Christmas con- cert was given with the Junior band and chorus. Then practice began for con- tests. We had many entrants and re- ceived several good ratings. The band received a Superior rating at State Contest this year, due to hard work and our wonderful director, Sidney Anderson. To finish the year the band performed the Annual Spring Concert. J. Stark, C. Esterly, D. Hazzard. Champs” S. Thomas, J. Bauer, B. Meier, G. Palmer. 57 BOYS' OCTET: L. Smith, J. Croft, JL. Thomas, C. Esterly, T. McKinley, S. Carr, R. Croft. Sing Along MIXED GROUP: G. Palmer E. Cramer, B. Meier GIRLS' SEXTET: S. Jones. C. KnodJe. S. Baker, C. Fry, C. Griffin. S. Thomas With “Sid” SOLOS: K. Wilson. D. Mailand, C. Griffin. E. Cramer, L. Thomas. Sing perty! Benched! I What's wrong t with my face? Ow! It's only you pickled herring! Where's da ball? Let's rest Hold still! 60 “A M is owerS 61 62 Homecoming 65 VALEDICTORIAN Christine Griffin SALUTATORIAN Cheryl Fry LEGION AWARDS Dwight Motter Stan Carlson Suzanne Baker Christine Griffin Graduation 66 68 Stop that! Phooey My turn to shoot! Pretty fast, huh?! By golly, he cleared it! Tee hee hee! Shucks! Yahoo! 70 Really Aha! Ya missed! Mighty thin legs Gotcha! It’s good to be home! Wlieee! All alone! Ya can't stop me! 71 Egan, Illinois German-American State Bank German Valley, III. Phone EM 2-2200 Best Wishes to the Seniors Compliments of Your Country Companies Agent “Bill” Lomax Box 255 Leaf River, III. 73 Forreston Grain Feed Mill Whitney Buick Sales Dial Oregon 2-6521 101 N. Third Oregon, Illinois Spangler Brothers Dial Oregon 2-7261 301 Franklin Oregon, Illinois Bemis Motor Company Dial Oregon 2-6134 N . 4th Street Oregon, Illinois Index Senior 7-12 Juniors 13-14 Sophomore 15-17 Freshman 18-21 Organizations 23-37 Plays 38-41 Footbal I 43-47 Snaps—18,22,23,30 35,42,60,66,67 Basketball 48-52 Baseball 53 Track 54 Music 55-59 Prom 61-63 Homecoming 64-65 Future Freshmen 68-69 Autographs