Magnolia Swaney High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (McNabb, IL)

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First row: Myrna D., Darlene P., Karen B., Ethel M., Donna G., Nancy D., Rita B. Second row: Dorothy M., Kathryn B., Lydia G., Carol N., Carol W., Marilyn M. Third row: Sally W., Beverly C., Dixie O., Gladys M., Patty P., Mary R. , Robin G. GAA. The members were engaged in earning points for their letters or numerals. Bowling, skating, swimming, and hiking were the sports available. RESULTS OF THE EARLVILLE CONTEST First rating - baton ensemble: Donna G., Ethel M., Mary R., Darlene P., Lydia G., Carol N., Dorothy M., Piano solo: Carol N. Second rating - piano solo: Kathryn Beard, Bell Iyre: Don N., Girls voice: Darlene P., girls ensemble: janet S., Lois B., Nancy D., Ruth J. Third rating - President of GAA was Ethel M., Secretary-trea- surer was Beverly C. clarinet solo: janet H., cornet solo: Eugene P., boys ensemble:Eugene P.,Schuyler H., john H., Ted M., Bob B., Walter S., Bert A., and Arthur H., vocal solos: Bert A., Walter S., john H., Beverly C., and Eugene P. Fourth rating - clar- inet solo: Beverly C., clarinet trio: janet ll., Beverly C., and Bert A.

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CALENDAR AUGUST 29 ,School starts with Mr. Hayes as a new teacher 30 on the staff. No school, dismissed for the fair. Charlene Smith visited school. We had a get acquainted assembly. SEPTEMBER 1 7 Girls ordered their new gym suits. Classes who didn't elect officers in the spring did so today. We beat Washburn 2-1. 12 Sparland beat us 5-4. 14 FHA meeting. 16 Mrs. Blocher organizes band and chorus. 19 Tonica beat us 7-1. 20 Student council was held. 21 Baseball pictures for the annual were taken. 23 No school - Teachers Institute. FHA held their galloping breakfast. 26 Benson beat us 12-2. Annual and paper staff were selected. 27 Mrs. Mullins here to discuss annual. FFA Initiation. OCTOBER 3 Tryouts for the senior play. 4 FHA House of Delegates meeting at Wyom- ing, Illinois. All officers, advisor and chapter mother attended. 10 Election of cheerleaders Lydia, Betty, Dar- lene, and Carol. 14 Magazine sales campaign began. Don Glenn showed slides of the war to an assembly. 15 GAA play day at Tiskiwa, Illinois. 18 Individual pictures were taken. 19 Open house. 21 janet and Betty attend ISH SPA. 26 National Honor Society initiation in an as- sembly program. 27 FHA Initiation. NOVEMBER 2 Seniors give an assembly showing parts of their play. 3 Seihior dress rehearsal. 4 Senior play CLove is just too Much Troublel. 7 Junior class rings came, assembly program on Indian music. 8 Student Council meeting. 9 Homecoming attendants elected. 11 Senior pictures came. 15 First basketball game. 18 Sewing machine demonstration at the FHA meeting. 22 Washburn beat us. 23 Off for Thanksgiving ftums for the tummyl. 25 Band marches in the Santa Claus parade in Peoria. 26 Band marches in the Santa Claus parade in Henry. 28 Back to the old grind after eating too much. 29 We beat LaRose. 30 U. of I. tests were given to the juniors and Seniors. DECEMBER 1 Whole school went to the International Live- stock show and saw the airport. 2 First home basketball game with Hennepin. We beat them. 6 We beat Neponset. 9 Homecoming with music by the Silver Tone Trio. The varsity won over Lostant. 10 Band marched in the Santa Claus parade at Lacon. 14 Freshman home ec. class prepared break- fast, smelled very good. 15 FHA Christmas party at Carol Nelson's. 16 Mid-County beat us. 17 Band ushered Santa Claus into McNabb, Freshman bake sale. 20 Henry beat us. 23 FHA pot-luck for the members and faculty, followed by an all school Christmas party. Off for the holidays. We beat Washburn. JANUARY 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 3 Back to the old grind after vacation. Bureau beat us. 4 Group pictures were taken for the annual. 5 junior play committee select the play. 6 Tonica beat us. 9 Little Six Tourney begins. 10 Ed Mills gets first aid from Mrs. Hewitt. 13 Semester exams.