Lyons Township High School - Tabulae Yearbook (La Grange, IL)

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JOANN MCGARRY-Coming to LT from Gove Junior high school in Denver, Jo was very active in GAA and Spanish club. Rating parties second only to Blue Moon and football games, she plans for a career in teaching. GAA 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4, Girls' Club Council 3, Home Ec Club 3, Red Cross Council 3 DAN MCGOWAN- Nobody could draw a straight flush, but he did, could usually be heard from Wes . In addition to being Boys' Club president, he was also a letter' man in track and football. Corral show 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Aide, German Club 2, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Club Board 3, Pres. 4 VELMA MCGREER-Friendly Vel, who di' vided her time between stuffed animals and home making, could frequently be found sneering at sideburns. Hoping for marriage, she leaves high school undecided on a career. Pep Club 4, Home Ec Club 4 TOM MCKNIGHT-Running the Pantry and working on Archery Club and his youth group occupied most of this future civil en' gineer's time. After LT, the University of Illinois for hard work and girls. Archery Club Sec. 3, 4, Bowling Club 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 4, Rifle Club l 'JERRY McNEILL-Model makin and fol g f lowing the St, Louis Cardinals employed the majority of this amiable senior's time. After high school comes the Armed Forces and an undecided occupation. GAIL MEIER-Assisting in keeping the school library under control was this diligent senior's main task. When not listening to Harlem Nocturne , Gail could be found sewing or playing the piano. Library Aide 2, 3, Pres. 4, Dramatics Club 1, French Club 4, GAA 2, 3, Representative Assembly 2 CAROL MEINER-Carol, who moved here in her freshman year from Bloomington, rates pizza and unfriendly people as her gripes of life. Pep Club and counting pills at Cech's Drug Store consumed most of her extra time. OEO 1, FTA 3, Sec. 4, Library Aide 4, Pep Club 3, 4, GAA 2, 3,'Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 MAUREEN MELBERG-Dixieland jazz and swimming were the favorite pastimes of this peppy senior. Planning on a small cofed college next, Maureen hopes for a lot of fun. Oiiice Aide, GAA, Cheerleading 1 RICHARD MERZ-Renowned for his cool' ness and agility on the basketball court, Rich was also active in baseball. Hoping to be the world's greatest financier, he made his first kill by making ten thousand dollars on the Ivan Rehn stock exchange. Boys' Club Board 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Bas' ketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ROSS MESSER-Photography and hopping up his car were the main jobs of The Pro' fessor during his four years at LT. After JC and the U. of Illinois, Ross hopes to go into engineering. Football 1, Track 1 GAYLORD MESSICK-Hoping to be an' other Big Bill Tilden , Gay, when not beat' ing the skins, could always be found play' ing tennis. Following Northwestern Univerf sity, he aspires to play circuit tennis accom' panied by a Gene Krupa-like combo. Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4, Iam Session Club 3, 4, Band 4, Modeler's Club 1, 2 DON METZ-The North Woods and work' ing on his hot rod were the favorites of this handsome senior. After high school, a job with the telephone company follows. JUDITH METZLER-Judy, who came to LT from Gage Park High School in Chicago her junior year, was very active there as advertising manager for her high school paper and as a student council member. Planning to teach physical education, she will leave LT for DePauw University. LEE MEYER-A three'sport letterman, Lee did an excellent job as cofcaptain of the foot' ball team. At the sight of mosquitoes at the drive-in he could often be heard bellowing out a prophetic phrase. Business will probably follow after Colorado College. Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Base' ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Corral Show 3, 4, Corral Board 1 Our senior party truly lived up to its name Something Cool, as all the many who attended will remember 27

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JOHN LYNCH-John came to LT in his freshman year from Bloom High School. Inf terests, such as cars and math, have helped him to decide his ambition-to be a successful engineer. Next year it's Purdue. Football 1 MARCIA MABIN- Mabe has always en- joyed ballet, books, and swimming. This cute senior will continue her education at Kalama- zoo College and then after working as a psychologist, she will tour Europe. Dramatics Club 1g Corral Show 1, 2, 3, 4g Red Cross Council 3, 4 ROBERT MACK-Bob, ranking music, Chemistry, and Physics as his interests, was a busty fellow during his four years at LT. His plans for the future include college and then a career as an engineer. Rifle Club 1g Archery Club 4g Latin Club 2g German Club 3, 4 ,MICHAEL MALEY-Math, spanish, and sports are the special interests of this senior. After an education in mechanical engineering at Purdue, Mike plans to make lots of money. Auto Club 1, 2g Spanish Club Z, 3g Rifle Club lg Wrestling 1 DAVE MARTIN- Gott likes to listen to Brubeck's Balcony Rock while playing hearts with the boys. After Princeton or Hamilton he will own a lakeshore apartment and remain always a confirmed bachelor. Lion Staff 35 Representative Assembly 2, 3g German Club 3, 4g Orchestra 1, 2 RICHARD MARVIL-Spending his sum' mers in Michigan, sailing, water skiing, and Dixieland jazz all rate high with Dick. In the future he plans to attend Northwestern University and then make a million as a chemical engineer. Corral Show 3, 4g Representative Assembly 2, 3g Class Board 15 Honor Study Hall Sup. 4 MELVIN MARWITZ-The outdoor life is very popular with Melvin. The sports of hunting, fishing, and trapping take up most of his time, but he still finds leisure to listen to L'Autumn Leaves . Next year he will at' tend a trade school. The sale of Christmas cards helped us to finance the class party, play, activity - the Senior Prom. 26 DALE MASSEY-Dale came to LT from Calumet High School in his sophomore year While at LT he has been interested in all sports. Physics rates tops, and next year its college for this future engineer. Hall Guardg Rifle Club 3, 4 MEREDITH ANN MATTKA- Autumn Leaves , just being with the gang, and would you believe it? are tops with Merry , but tennis and art take up' most of her time. Next year it's Carleton. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, sports chairman 3, board 2 4, AAK 1, 2, 35 OEO 1, 2, Latin Club 2 Pres.g Study Hall Sup. 3, 4g National Honor Society 3, 4, Corral Show 3g Tennis 2, 3 4 Leadership 4 GORDON H. MAVES-Hunting and fish ing are the favorite pastimes of likeable Gordie . English and all sports were en joyed throughout his high school career. His future is still undecided. JAMES MCCABE-jim especially enjoyed participating in sports and activities. Cross country and track kept him busy, but he al ways found time to enjoy math and science Next on the agenda is a small liberal arts school. Rep. Assemblyg Spanish Club, Operettag Rifle Club, Cross Country-varsityg Track-varsity DAVID McCONNELL--The cinderpath and gym floor seem to hold a certain fascination for Dave, as evidenced by his sports record College and an engineering career are this popular boy's goals. Track 1, 2, ,3 4, Student Council 3 4 Spanish Club 3, 4-Treas.g Corral Show KATHRYN MCCORMICK- Kado , known for her blithe spirit, always had a million things to do but time for a smile for every body. Relaxing to Stormy Weather' playing the piano took this intellect's mind off the demands of time. Corral Show 1, 2, 35 Corral Board 4g Red Cross Council 4, OEO 2g Rep. Assembly 2 French Club 4g Latin Club 2g GAA 3g Stu dent Council Committees 1, 2, 4g Pep Club 2,3 KENNETH MCCORMICK-Between camp ing and raising tropical fish, Ken was kept very busy. His experience with biology will aid him greatly if he fulfills his ambition to be a veterinarian. Latin Club 2 picnic, Tab, and the most important

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WILLIAM MEYERS-To bowl a perfect game and to make a million before he is thirty are Bill's main aims. After high school, the Army and college. Football 1, 25 Door Guard5 Track 1 CATHERINE MILLER-Rating sociology as her favorite course and records as her main interest, Cathie plans to attend IC next year. Conniving to marry a rich socialite, she also dreams of owning her own yacht. GAA 1, 2, 35 Home Ec Club Z, 35 Library Aide 3 CRAIG MILLER-Moving to LT in his senior year from Ames High School in Iowa, Craig was a great asset to the football team. After LT he plans to be a physician, getting his prefmed training at a small college for men. Football 4 LOIS MILLER-Lois, who enjoyed superior grades through high school, was very active in GAA and French Club. Plans for attend' ing Colorado College will be discussed after more eating and listening to records. OEO 1, 25 GAA 1, 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 25 Library Aide 45 French Club 4 MARGARET MILLER-Peg served eifif ciently as assistant feature editor on the Lion, in addition to her other extra curricular ac' tivities. Playing the Culbertson style of bridge and eating shrimp filled most of her leisure time. Hoping to realize her ambition of a journalist, Peg will be found at some eastern college. Lion staff 3, 45 GAA 1, 2, board 35 Spanish Club 3, 45 Latin Club 25 GEO 25 Quill E? Scroll5 Corral Show 2 BRUCE LEIGH MILLIGAN- Ben , LT's claim to golf fame, is considered to be one of the top high school golfers in the country, as many of his trophies tend to prove. With the experience of the Lion sports editor be' hind him, Bruce aspires to follow journalism at the U, of Florida and then go on to the Pro Golf Circuit. Football 1, 35 Golf 1, 2, 3, 45 Wrestling 1, 25 Student Council 15 Boys' Club Board 15 Rep. Assembly 25 Corral Show 25 Lion staif5 Bas' ketball Mgr. 2 PAT MILLIGAN-Pat, who likes pizza and dancing, spent her underclassmen days in Pennsylvania. She's a gal with an ideal life ahead: Stephens College, a merchandizing or teaching career, and marriage. Ir. Red Cross Council 45 Ir. Class Play5 Dramatics 4 BRUCE MITCHELL- Killing time injures eternity , quotes Bruce. Therefore, he spends his time in a dance band, at work on the Lion, and in collecting classical records. His plans include Princeton. Iam Session 2, 3, 45 Lion 3, 45 Band 1, Z, 3, 45 Corral Show Band 2, 3, 4 BRUCE MONTGOMERY-Sports, eating, sleeping, and being with da boys rate high with Booz . Prospects of owning a dairy farm after attending IC and a small agriculf tural college appeal to this popular senior. Ir. Class Playg Bowling KATHLEEN MOORE-Kathy, who hails from Chicago, lends her accordion to fre' quent jam sessions with her friends. Her am' bition is to take nurse's training and graduate into crisp white uniforms and caps. SANDRA MOOREfSandy has a particular grudge against people who exaggerate situaf tions. After JC, her future holds marriage and a chance to exercise her vocal cords in the field of popular music. Library Aide 4 SUE MOORE-Living by the difficult takes a while5 the impossible takes a little longer rule, Sue enjoys art, music, and people. Whistling her way through Cornell for two years followed by nurse's training is next. AAK 3, 45 Red Cross Board 35 Nurse's Aide 45 Spanish Club 4 WILLIAM MOREHEAD-Bill, a mainstay on our track team, would like to try his hand at building a rocket. Obtaining a chem degree at Purdue and working at White Sands Prov' ing Grounds are his dreams. Track 2, 3, 45 Cross Country 3, 45 Latin Club 25 Rifle Club 1, 25 Honor Study Supervisor 4 HANK MORELLO-Don't try to tell this boy about cars. A machinefshop enthusiast, 'LDage has plans of becoming a great auto mechanic after trade school-- but definitely . Football This year found our school dances and parties being held in the Vaughan Gym to relieve Congestion in the Girls' Gym. 28