Manlius High School - Mirror Devil Yearbook (Manlius, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1940 volume:

THE MIRROR OF 1940 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS MANLIUS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Volume 5 Number I DEDICATION The Senior Class of 1940 acknowledges its obligation to its many benefactors. As a mark of recognition of these favors, the Mirror of 1940 is dedicated to parents, teachers, board of education and friends. May the faith placed in this class ever be justified by lofty idealism, earnest endeavor, and worthy achievement. y L iuu y ADMINISTRATION MANLIUS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL The Manlius Township High School is located at the west edge of town. The school consists of two buildings adjoining each other. The east end is for academic purposes, while the other half is the gym. There are 96 students enrolled this year, 55 girls and 41 boys. We have six teachers teaching 26 subjects. Speech is a new subject offered this year to Juniors and Seniors. The school offers a large variety of outside activities such as chorus, ensembles, band, baton twirling, basketball, football, track, hobby club, Latin club, pep club, badminton, ping pong, literary and dramatic productions. For entertainment of the students an educational movie is shown each week. A daily newspaper, many different types of magazines, an assembly sing each week, and occasional speakers or entertainers are provided. CHARLES • Mr. Schmidt has served nine years on the board and has been president fo reight years. For a number of years he has been the manager of the Schmidt Sales and Service Company located on the main street of Manlius. He was formerly W. C. • Mr. Raabe, who is the vice president, has been a loyal member of the board for the past eight years. He now holds the office of the mayor of the village. Mr. Raabe was formerly engaged :. SCHMIDT manager of the Manlius Poultry house. Mr. Schmidt has often expressed his hope of seeing manual training listed as one of the subjects in the school. He has actively participated on the fire department since 1925. RAABE in farming but now is a Ford car dealer; he also serves on the fire department. For the last two years he has served on the Soil Conservation Committee. STACY HEWITT • Mr. Hewitt has served faithfully on the Board of Education for fourteen consecutive years. He has worthily occupied the position of secretary for his entire period of membership. Mr. Hewitt’s previous occupation was teaching the Red School. At present he is a very progressive farmer and owner of the Standard Oil Station, a mile west of Manlius. CLAUDE BARBER • Another active member of the board is Mr. Barber who has served beneficially for two years on the board. Mr. Barber has farmed for the greater part of his life and is very much interested in Shorthorn cattle. In this way he makes many contacts outside of Manlius. LLOYD VAN ORMER • Mr. Van Ormer has just finished one year of holds the position of secretary and treasurer of the service on the Board. At present he is engaged in Bureau County Lumber Company Association. He the Manlius Lumber Business. Mr. Van Ormer has been elected president of the board, recently. ■ ERWIN E. HAKE • Mr. Hake was born October 21 in Nashville, Illinois (Egypt). He started teaching in a rural school at the age of 17. He was graduated from McKendree College with a B. A. degree in 1929. He married a classmate ten days after commencement. He completed graduate work at University of Illinois and received M. A. degree in 1931. He has been in school work for 13 years—five years in Manlius. His ambition as a boy was to be a teacher. His present ambition is to be a better teacher. He has one brother and one sister. His brother is a college professor. He is the father of two children. He is a member of the National Education Association, and Phi Delta Kappa— National Honorary and Professional Fraternity in Education. He is also a member of the Masonic Lodge. FRANCES NELSON • Miss Nelson was born near Manlius on June 15. She has one brother who is at Ohio State University. Her height is 5' 5 and weighs 125 pounds. She attended Manlius High School and Wheaton College. She received her degree of Bachelor of Arts at the GEORGE G. • Mr. Taylor was born July 25. He has three brothers and one sister. His height is 5' 10 and his weight is 200 pounds. He is married and has a son. Mr. Taylor went to Walnut High School. He received a B. S. degree at Eureka College. His early ambition EVELYN M. • Miss Stalter was born in Earlville, Illinois, on August 4. She has one sister who is younger than she. She is 5' 1 y2 tall and weighs 112 pounds. She attended Leland Community High School and Illinois Wesleyan University. She has a B. A. degree. While in high school, Miss Stalter s ambition was to be a Latin-English teacher. After college, she changed her mind. latter college. She has spent the past two summers doing graduate work at the University of Illinois. When young she had the ambition to be a teacher. She stills wants to be able to play the pipe organ. TAYLOR was to become a teacher and coach. This, as you know, has been realized. Another ambition is to be a medical doctor. Mr. Taylor has successfully coached the boys during the past four years. He has indeed made a very commendable record while at Manlius. STALTER Another ambition of hers is to travel in Europe. Before coming to Manlius, Miss Stalter worked as a stenographer at the State Farm Insurance Company in Bloomington. Miss Stalter is an excellent typing teacher and has been very successful in coaching typing teams. MARVIN HEWITT • Mr. Hewitt was born in Manlius on January 14. College for two years and University of Illinois for He has two sisters and six brothers. His height is two years. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree 5' 8 and weight, 160 pounds. He attended Carthage in Agriculture. L. JANE • Miss Larrick was born on March 9, in Bloomington, Illinois. She has three sisters wrho are younger than she. She is 5' 4 tall. She received her education in Bloomington Elementary and High Schools. Has a ARTHUR • Mr. Sweet was born October 6, at Spring Valley, Illinois. He has attended the following schools: Hall Township High School, LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College, University of Illinois, Sherwood Music School in Chicago where he received Bachelor of Musical Education Degree. He is working on a LARRICK Bachelor of Education degree. Her ambition is to own a Ford V-8 and to travel extensively. She spent her first year of teaching in Southern Illinois. A. SWEET Master's Degree at Illinois Wesleyan University. Mr. Sweet has made a very commendable record at Manlius this past year. He coached several winners in the District and State Musical Contests. He also coached a state winner in baton twirling. MANLIUS LOYALTY We’re loyal to you, Manlius High We re Black and Maroon, Manlius High We'll back you to stand ’Gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, Manlius High, Rah! Rah! So kick off the ball, Manlius High We’re backing you all, Manlius High Our team is our fame protector, On! boys, for we expect a victor)' From you, Manlius High Che-he! Che-ha! Che-ha-ha-ha! MANLIUS HIGH SCHOOL, RAH! RAH! RAH! Fling out that dear old flag of Black and Maroon, Lead on your sons and daughters, fighting for you; Like men of old, on giants Placing reliance, shouting defiance (Os-key-wow-wow!) Amid the broad green plains that nourish our land, For honest Labor and for Learning we stand. And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Alma Mater Manlius High. GO, MANLIUS HIGH SCHOOL {June-. Go, U Northwestern”) Go, Manlius High School; Fight until you win. With the banners flying We will watch you win again. (U! Rah! Rah!) Fight, Manlius High School; Fight them always fair. Bring on new fame Of our fair name. Fight them, Manlius, Fight them square. —Shirley Smith JL iUU f CLASSES SENIOR ACTIVITIES Roger Birdsall • Wrestling, 1, 2; Football, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Track Man, 4; Band, X, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus, 1, 2; Soloist, 4; Ensemble, 4; All School Play, 4; Junior Play; Junior Play, 4; Senior Play; Class President, 4; Annual Staff; Literary, 3, 4. Marzatta Anderson • Chorus, 1, 2, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3; Pep Club, 4; Hobby Club, 4; Typing Team, 3, 4; Maroon Staff, 4. Ruth Butler • Chorus, X, 2, 4; Girls' Ensemble, 4; Operetta, 2; Mixed Ensemble, 4; Student Council, 1; G. A. A., I, 2; Latin Club, 2, 3; Latin Club Secretary, 2; Pep Club, 4; Hobby Club, 4; Class President, 3; Typing Team, 3; Literary Work, 2, 4; All School Play, 1, 2; One Act Play, 1; Junior Play; Assistant Director of All School Play, 4; Senior Play, 2; Senior Play; Annual Staff; Maroon Staff, 2. Jack Coleman • Baseball, I; Softball, 3; Track, 3, 4; Class Treasurer, 1; Junior Play, 3; Senior Play, 4; Operetta, 3; Dramatics Club, X, 3. Helen De Bolt • Chorus, 2, 4; Hobby Club, 4; Typing Contest, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Annual Staff. Nina Heward • Junior Play; Christmas Play, 4; Pep Club, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3; G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus, I, 2, 4. Cecil Hard • Football, 4; Football Manager, 3; Basketball Manager, 3, 4; Track Manager, 3; Literary Work, 2, 3; Junior Play; All School Play, 2; Christmas Play, 4; Maroon Staff, 3; Latin Club, 2, 3; F. F. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus, 1, 2, 4; Mixed Ensemble, 4; Soloist, 4; Operetta, 2. Rita Hewitt • Typing Team, 3, 4; Senior Play, 2; Junior Play; All School Play, 4; Operetta, 2; Senior Play; Latin Club, 2, 3; Literary Work, 2, 3; Glee Club, X, 2, 4; Band, I, 2, 4; Girls' Ensemble, 4; Soloist 4; Pep Club, 4; Cheer Leader, 3, 4; Student Council; Maroon Staff, 4; G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; President, 4; Vice President, 3. Anna Mae Hochstatter • Chorus, 1, 2, 4; G. A. A., 1, 2, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3; Hobby Club, 4; Junior Play. Donald Roush • Football, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Baseball, 1, 2; F. F. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; F. A. A. Officer, 2, 4; Class Vice President, 2; Class Secretary and Treasurer, 3; Senior Play. Lorene Hornback • Chorus, 1, 2, 4; Junior Play; Pep Club, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3; G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4. Virginia Miller • Chorus, 1, 2; Junior Play; Latin Club, 3; Pep Club, 2; Hobby Club, 4. Billy Rudiger • Baseball, 1, 2; Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 1, 3, 4; Dramatics, 1, 2, 3, 4; Maroon Staff, 4; Chorus, 1, 2, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Octette, I; Ensemble, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3; F. F. A., 1; Class Treasurer, 2; Student Council, 4. SENIOR HISTORY In the fall of 1936, twenty-nine students enrolled as Freshmen in M. H. S. Many of them were starry-eyed with awe and wonder. Others were gay, blitheful and happy. Many had never been in a high school and were very reticent toward the other students. But as a whole this group of young students was bent on gaining a wider scope of knowledge and was interested, primarily in gaining a higher education in order to be better prepared for later years. During our first year we were under the supervision of the Principal, Mr. Hake and associate teachers, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Peart, Miss Beyer, Miss Nelson and Miss Wulz. To introduce us to this new and very unfamiliar life, we were honored at an annual initiation party sponsored by the Sophomores. Although the initiation was new and difficult for some of the students everyone entered it with the spirit of good sportsmanship which has prevailed during the entire four years. During the first year we were sorry to lose four of our classmates—Gail and Gilbert Gish, Viola Ray and Margaret Pitts. But we were also fortunate in that we gained two new students—Viva Pierson and Ralph Jones. After a happy three months vacation we again returned to the school room. This time we were much more confident and assured. We found many new changes this year. Miss Mensendick, Miss Stalter, Mr. Curtis replaced Miss Wulz, Miss Beyer and Mr. Peart. Mrs. Hake and Miss Langford were also part-time teachers. Five of our classmates failed to return to continue their high school career. When we returned for our Junior year we really settled down to study in earnest. We found three new classmates awaiting us. At this time many important events of our school year began to take place. We gave a very successful play entitled, Easy Money.” In the early part of the year many of the Juniors attended a trial at Ottawa and later visited the state penitentiary at Joliet. A very exciting time was spent by all. One of the most important events in our Junior year was the Junior-Senior Banquet. We Juniors were hosts to the very cultured and dignified Seniors. We lavishly entertained them at the Hotel Kaskaskia in LaSalle. After the banquet we attended the movie, ' Love Affair.” We feel justly proud of this banquet as the Seniors, one by one, confessed that they had a wonderful time. Our last and beyond all doubt, the most important year of our high school life was our senior year. We gained Lauraetta Stoens and Jack Coleman, making our class the largest graduating class in the history of M. H. S. Although this year was our busiest year, we all agree that it was also our happiest. Dramatics, athletics, the annual, weekly school paper, literary contests, music and other activities claimed much of our extra-curricular time. On April 12, the seniors visited Bradley College in Peoria and many formed the opinion that they would enjoy college life. On May 3, we presented our senior play entitled Spring Fever,” a farce comedy in three acts. We were also entertained by the Juniors at La Salle at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. During our last week of school we took our senior trip which was enjoyed greatly by all. Our four years of high school life have drawn to a close. We must admit that we have endured many hardships, trials, disappointments and many of our ambitions which we have always had have been shattered because we were not suited for some type of business. However, we must admit that we have had much joy and happiness during these four fleeting years and our only hope is that we may be admired by future generations as the class that lived a clean, wholesome and worthwhile high school life. May the students in years to come profit much from our experience. SENIOR ACTIVITIES Vivian Miller • Chorus, 1, 2, -4; Hobby Club, -4; Pep Club, 2. Viva Pierson ® Chorus, I, 2, 4; Hobby Club, 4; Pep Club, 4; G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4. Leland Stier • Baseball, 2; Football Manager, 2; F. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, 4; Senior Play. Evelyn Smith • G. A. A., 3, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3; Secretary, 3; Maroon Staff, 3, 4; Junior Play, 3; Glee Club, 1; All School Play, 4; Class Secretary and Treasurer, 4; Typing Team, 4; Extempore, 4 (Local Winner). Jacqueline Stier • Chorus, 1, 2, 4; Band, 3, 4; G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club, 2. 3; Editor of Maroon, 4; Extempore, 4; Ass't. Director of Senior Play, 4; Christmas Play, 4; Junior Play. Jack Swanson • Baseball, 1, 2; Track, 1, 2, 3. 4 Football, 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball, 1 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain, 4; Dramatics 2; Maroon Staff, 4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus, I, 2, 4; Band, 1; Stu dent Council, 1, 3; Class President 1, 2; Vice President, 4; F. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 3, Secretary 2; State Farmer Degree, 3; Judg ing Team, 1, 2, 3. Lauraetta Stoens • Chorus, 1, 2, 3; Operetta, 3; Musical Festival, 3; G. A. A., 1, 2; Maroon Staff, 4; Extempore, 4. Raymond Van Poucke • Editor Mirror, 4; Maroon Staff, 2; Chorus, 2, 4; Operetta, 2; Class Vice President, 3; Secretary Student Council, 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Softball, 2; F. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary, 3, Reporter, 4: Judging Team, 1, 2, 3; State Farmer Degree. Bernadine Teske • Chorus, 1, 2; Operetta, 3; Latin Club, 2, 3; Maroon Staff, 4. Verla Teske • Chorus, 1, 2; Band, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3; Operetta, 2; Senior Play. Mary Van Poucke • Chorus, 2, 4; Operetta, 2; Hobby Club, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play. John Wise • Softball, 1, 2; F. F. A., 1,2, 3,4. Sadie Whipple ° Asst. Editor Maroon, 3; Operetta, 2; Chorus, 1, 2, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3, President, 2; Student Council, 1, 3, Secretary and Treasurer, 1; Hobby Club, 4. SENIOR DIRECTORY NAME NICKNAME AMBITION LOCATION AMBITION Marzatta Tiny Secretary Typing Room Sewing Roger Bird-Seed Teacher Newspaper Sports Ruth Butch Nurse With Butch Knitting Jack C. Jack Butcher With Rita Baseball Helen Sis Teacher In a Book Sewing Cecil J Ceke Landscaper In Dressing Room Reading Nina y Blackie Nurse With Lorene Raising Corn Rita Hewitt House-wife With Boys Sports Anna Mae V Eppie Teacher for Deaf With Texaco Man Sewing Lorene Snorky Nurse- In Drug Store Snaps Virginia 'Ginny Librarian In Magazine Reading Vivian Pocohontas Librarian Another Mag Radio Fan Viva r Fifi Beauty Operator With Pookie Weaving Don Bud Rest With Swanson Fishing Billy Rudy Salesman With Mickey Sports Evelyn Evie Teacher In Speech Room Typing Jacqueline Jackie Home Bureau Adviser Ping Pong Table Stamps Leland Gabby Mechanic Ping Pong Table Overhauling Cars Lauraetta Stony To Go West In Tune Collecting Songs Jack Swartz Veterinarian Next to Lauraetta Sports Vcrnadine Bernie Teacher Behind Wheel Collecting Pictures Verla Connie Get Married With Chub Collecting Pictures Mary Pookie Nurse With Viva Sewing Raymond Oscar Teacher On Top Hunting Sadie Saddle Get Married With Gib Bead-work John Marion Prof. Table Tennis Ping Pong Table Ping Pong SENIOR STATISTICS GIRL BOY Who is the oldest senior? Viva Jack C. Who is the youngest senior? Marzatta Raymond Who is the tallest senior? Mary Cecil Who is the shortest senior? Lorene Raymond Who was born nearest the school ? Rita Billy Who was born farthest from the school? Sadie W. Roger Who is the darkest senior? Vivian Jack C. Who is the lightest senior? Viva Roger Who is the most bashful? Nina John Who is the wisest? Helen Raymond Who has participated in the most extra curricular events ? Ruth Jack S. Who is the jolliest senior? Evelyn Roger Who is the noisiest senior? Anna Mae Billy Who weighs the most? Marzatta Cecil Who weighs the least? Virginia Raymond The sleepiest senior Lorene Don The quietest senior Lauraetta Don The most inquisitive senior. Jacqueline Leland Who studies the most? Helen Cecil Who is the most romantic? Verla Jack Senior who brings largest load to school. Bernadine Don Average age of class 17.19 Average height of class 5' 6 Average weight of class 128 lbs. Number wearing spectacles CLASS PROPHECY Twenty years ago the Seniors of 1940 sacredly pledged that they would return to Manlius High School where they spent four years diligently seeking a higher education so that they might appreciate the finer things of life. The memorable day, May 24, I960, has arrived and now the Seniors of 1940 are grouped around a massive mahogany table in the million dollar structure of Manlius High School, discussing the high lights of their lives. At the head of the table sits Raymond Van Poucke, a very distinguished looking gentleman; who is now faithfully and earnestly carrying on the duties of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Seated at his right is Miss Ruth Butler the celebrated soprano of the Metropolitan Opera. Next we see the head football coach of the University of Southern California. It’s none other than Jack Swanson, who gained a great deal of his skill while in good old M. H. S. Who would you expect to be sitting beside him? Yes, it’s Lauraetta Stoens, that reckless, singing, shooting, lariat throwing western actress. Across from this wonderful actress we see John Wise inter-national table tennis champion. Like old times, sitting beside Mr. Wise we find Leland Stier who has gained world wide recognition as the man who invented the gasless car. Yes, tune in on your radio and you will hear the world famous singing sisters—Verla and Bemadine Teske. They are the greatest sister act on the radio. Two former chums, Mary Van Poucke and Viva Pierson are sitting side by side. Mary is the leading woman health specialist on the source of common colds and Viva is the famous hair dresser for the most important celebrities in Hollywood. Marzatta Anderson, no longer heavy set but just pleasingly plump is a very important society lady and gives parties which will equal those of Elsa Maxwell. Virginia and Vivian Miller, almost identical twins have gained a prominent name for themselves. Virginia is a literary critic for the New York Tribune and Vivian is the society editor for the New York Times. Next we come to the reckless dare devil driver, Sir Don Roush who broke the speed record on Bonneville Salt Flats with a speed of 500 miles per hour, although he was handicapped by a serious injury to his eye, sustained while playing professional basketball. Occupying the seat beside Sir Don is Miss Rita Hewitt who is happily married to Horace Barton and shows promise of becoming the successor to Paderewsky. Sitting beside Rita is Lorene Hornback who is the wife of the present day world’s tallest man and is traveling in the world’s greatest side show. Next we see Anna Mae Hochstatter who is the great inventor of the autophone which enables the deaf to hear. Anna Mae has amassed a great fortune because of this invention. Sitting across from Anna Mae is Roger Birdsall an outstanding biological chemist. He is nota bene the world over. Near Mr. Birdsall sits Miss Helen DeBolt whose ambition was to become a great Home Ec teacher. Her ambition was realized when she received the conspicuous position of Dean of the Home Economics Department in Oxford University. Next we see a very elegantly dressed gentleman, who addresses the group showing great poise and confidence. Yes, it is Billy Rudiger, who is president of the Maremont Spring Co. Billy acquired this position because of his ability as a salesman. Seated beside him is Jack Coleman who, because of his knowledge and skill has become president of the North Western Railroad. Next is Jacqueline Stier who is the world’s greatest literary critic. She started developing her career in Speech Class in Manlius High School. On the other side sits Evelyn Smith who is faithfully and whole heartedly carrying on the Speech work in this great million dollar structure, which was started in 1939. Now who do we see. Oh, yes it's the former Nina Heward who is now the wife and manager of the President of the Black Seed Company. And last but not least we see Miss Sadie Whipple who at the age of 22 was Miss Typical America” but has now retired from public life and is living on a farm raising chickens on a large scale. As the day draws to a close the Seniors of 1940 each successful in his own work depart to their homes, miraculously happy because they have been reunited with their former classmates. Each and everyone acknowledges the fact that he received the first inspiration toward his success at Manlius High School. Junior Class President.......... Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Student Council.... Class Adviser ..... _____________ ....Margaret MacLean __________________________Owen Hurst .......................Lester Pierson Leo Lindelof and Betty Lou Pierson __________________________ Mr. Taylor Top Row, left to right—Vance Casteel, William Kelm, Owen Hurst, Robert Wilkinson, Lester Pierson. Second Row—Margaret MacLean, Ethel Jensen, Marie Nanninga, Doris Hubbard. Third Row—Avis Thompson, Phyllis Pierson, Leo Lindelof, Bernice Schuneman, Mary Margaret Ballard. Bottom Row'—Mr. Taylor, Audrey Wolfe, Janet Jacobsen, Lillie Hartz. Sophomore Class President_______________________________________ Marilyn Carlson Vice President_______________________________________ Clifford Conley Secretary-Treasurer................ Max Dahl and Marzetta Raabe Student Council ....................Leota Jensen and Clifford Conley Class Adviser Miss Stalter Top Row, left to right—Clifford Conley, Gail Lindelof, Robert Dabler, Kenneth Stier, LaVerne House. Second Row'—Ronald Hochstatter, Vivian Baxter, Max Dahl, Nels Anderson. Third Row'—June Miller, Marilyn Carlson, Marzetta Raabe, Caroline Kares, Leota Jensen. Bottom Row—Arthur Olson, Andree Wise, Cheryle Dabler, Miss Stalter. Freshman Class President_________________________________________Robert Dale Vice President-------------------------------------Shirley Smith Secretary-T reasu rer.............................Janis Renner Student Council Leora Hurst and Alvin Behrens Class Adviser.....................................Miss Nelson Top Row', left to right—Martin McMahon, Don Kennedy, Leland Herrick, Jerry Hadley, Robert Butler. Second Row—Lowell Kelm, Robert Heward, Gail Immel, Glenn DeBolt, Robert Dale, Calvin Sanden. Third Row—Maxine Kirkpatrick, Dorothy Johnson, Janis Renner, Hazel Schuneman, Marilyn Durham. Fourth Row'—Jenna Lee Raabe, Edith Olson, Leora Hurst, Eloise Clary, Marjorie Barber, Hazel Heuer. Bottom Row—Alvin Behrens, Elaine Nelson, Shirley Smith, Bcrnadine Anderson, Miss Nelson. 1 iUU f ACTIVITIES MIRROR STAFF It is somewhat of an honor, a little bit of fun, quite a little work, and a feeling of satisfaction to put out a good high school annual. That is what the Class of 1940 and particularly the Mirror Staff is trying to do this year. To prove that our efforts are not in vain, we might here state that our class has sold many more dollars worth of ads than has any other class in recent history of the school. The Staff wants to thank the advertisers, those who bought annuals, Mr. Blanken-berg, and our adviser Mr. Hake for their co-operation in making this Mirror of 1940 possible. The desire for everyone to see his name in print is very notably accomplished by the semi-monthly school paper the Maroon.” Every other Friday the typewriters get a little more abuse because of the hurry to get the paper out on time. However, the staff is well rewarded for its efforts for there are very few students in school who do not look the paper over thoroughly to see what has happened along the front during the two weeks previous to publication. MAROON STAFF ALL SCHOOL PLAY On the night of November 17, an all-school play was given after an omission last year. The play was unusually humorous because of feminine parts which were carried very successfully by three boys. An all-star cast chosen from the entire high school did a very commendable bit of dramatic interpretation in the presentation of Our Girls.” Much credit is due Miss Larrick for her direction. Junior Play The action of the play took place in the combined lobby and coffee shop of the Empire Hotel. Are You Mr. Butterworth ?” began with a question mark and kept everybody guessing until the end. Mr. Butterworth had purchased the Empire Hotel but where he was no one knew. While the proprietor was meeting all the trains, Mr. Bashinsky (who had been with the same jewelry concern for fifteen years and never lost 'em-a nickel) had his sample case stolen. He offered a reward of five hundred dollars to the person who recovered his stolen gems and every one in the hotel suspected every one else. Everybody seemed to be constantly tripping over more people and more clues, which lent a general air of fast-moving comedy and mystery to the play. There was a romance too—between Virginia and Mack which Sylvia complicated somewhat by her obvious attention in the direction of Mack—and between Dan and Helen Worth. That romance suffered a violent setback, however, when it was finally discovered that Helen possessed a trunk full of expensive clothes and a jewel case full of platinum and diamonds. Mr. Butterworth arrived in time to save the heroine from being arrested and helped in the recovery of the stolen gems. Spring Fever The last play of the year was presented on the night of May 3. This production, the Senior Play, was one which all members of the cast enjoyed as it permitted much natural action such as one mighl see in any school. Some difficulty was encountered in selecting a cast because of the fact that a scarcity of boys existed in the class. However, the final production was received with much favor. Our Girls THE CAST Mr. Elmer Lovejoy........ Mrs. Mildred Lovejoy. Jesse, their son _____ „. Francis, their son ...... Vivian, their son ....... Aunt Jessie ............. Mrs. Wattles ............ Chester, her son......... Phyllis, her daughter.... Hulda, Lovejoy maid...... Expressman............... Assistant Director....... Stage Manager...........— Assistant Stage Manager Costumes.................. ______________________..__Owen Hurst ................ Mary Margaret Ballard Roger Birdsall _________________________Robert Butler .........................Billy Rudiger .........................Evelyn Smith ...........................Rita Hewitt ..................... Martin McMahon .........................Shirley Smith ....................... Phyllis Pierson ....................... Wilbur Thorpe ...........................Ruth Butler ________________________ Jack Swanson .................... Betty Lou Pierson ____________________ Margaret MacLean Are You Mr. Butterworth? THE CAST Dan Meredith, the desk clerk .............................. Tommy, the bellhop.._______________________________________ Kat, the elevator operator................................. Mrs. Benson, the wife of the Hotel Manager................ Bill Mack” McGinnis, the house detective.................. Virginia Blair, waitress in the coffee shop............... Miss Arabella Van Cleve, a guest of the hotel..........-... Leon Bashinsky, a jewelry salesman------------------------- Helen Worth................................................ Sylvia DeLaney, a show-girl. --------- —.................. Katrinka Roden, a scrub woman------------------------------ Mr. Butterworth.........................—------------------ Telegraph Boy........................................ —.. ..........Leo Lindelof _____Robert Wilkinson _______Avis Thompson Mary Margaret Ballard ___________ Bill Kelm .......Phyllis Pierson .....Margaret McLean ____________Owen Hurst ________Doris Hubbard ........Janet Jacobsen __________Ethel Jensen ........Roger Birdsall .........Vance Casteel Spring Fever Howard Brant.......... Ed Burns______________ Vic Lewis............. Lou Herron............ Mrs. Spangler......... Ann Purcell........... Vivian George......... Henry Purcell--------- Phoebe Purcell....—... Maude Corey........... Professor Virgil Bean Dr. Dixon THE CAST ..... Donald Roush .....---------------- Billy Rudiger ....................... Roger Birdsall .............. —..........Rita Hewitt .......................Sadie Whipple -----..------------------ Verla Teske ......................... Ruth Butler ...................... Cecil Hard .................... Mary Van Poucke ..................... Helen De Bolt ..................Raymond Van Poucke ........—--------------- Leland Stier Favorite Books for Teachers and Students NAME BOOK NAME BOOK Bernadine Anderson Forlorn River Martin McMahon The Pathfinder Marzatta Anderson So Big June Miller Girl of the Golden West Nels Anderson Man of the Desert Virginia Miller Daisy Miller Mary Margaret Ballard Mother Mason Vivian Miller Immortal Ease Marjorie Barber Mirthful Haven Virginia Moe And Now Goodbye Vivian Baxter The Rubber Band Marie Nanninga Self-Made Woman Alvin Behrens The Masterman Elaine Nelson Little French Girl Roger Birdsall It Takes All Kinds Arthur Olson Valley of Silent Men Robert Butler The Square Shooter Edith Olson Maid in Waiting Ruth Butler A Pair of Blue Eyes Betty Lou Pierson Perplexed Heart Marilyn Carlson Blonde Beauty Lester Pierson A Gentleman of Courage Vance Casteel It's a Great World Phyllis Pierson Look Homeward Angel Eloise Clary Loving Heart Viva Pierson Precious Lady Jack Coleman Carry Over Jenna Lee Raabc Blossom Like a Rose Clifford Conley Once to Every Man Marzetta Raabe Lively Lady Cheryle Dabler True by the Sun Janis Renner Fair as the Moon Robert Dabler If I Were King Don Roush Remember the End Max Dahl Let s Broadcast Billy Rudiger No Hearts to Break Robert Dale Forging Ahead Calvin Sanden Any Luck? Glenn De Bolt Wasted Manpower Bernice Schuneman Vanity Fair Helen De Bolt Private Props Hazel Schuneman Hundred Years of Music Marilyn Durham Sweet for a Season Evelyn Smith Self Made Woman Jerry Hadley Young Voyager Shirley Smith There was a Young Man Cecil Hard Afraid of Women Jacqueline Stier To Have and to Hold Lillie Hartz Tangled Web Kenneth Stier Mysterious Rider Leland Herrick Clear the Trail Leland Stier Don’t Say It Hazel Heuer Find It Yourself Lauraetta Stoens Prairie Girl Nina Heward The Bride Jack Swanson So Great a Man Robert Heward Boy with a Pack Bernadine Teske Living My Life Rita Hewitt Spice in the Devil’s Cave Verla Teske Private Duty Anna Mae Hochstatter The Wedding Ring Avis Thompson Power to Love Ronald Hochstatter Man in the Iron Mask Mary Van Poucke The Understanding Heart Lorene Hornback She Strives to Conquer Raymond Van Poucke The Valedictory LaVerne House Loves Comes Last Sadie Whipple I'm Getting Married Doris Hubbard All This and Heaven Too Robert Wilkinson Foghorns Leora Hurst Enchanted Ground Andree Wise Dark Rose Owen Hurst Past the End of the Pavement John Wise The Rover Gail Immel Hopalong Cassidy Audrey Wolfe When Women Love Janet Jacobson Peacock Feathers Ruth Jensen Romance of Research Ethel Jensen The Day Will Come Eleanor Johnson Friendship Leota Jensen Sugar and Spice Viola Ray Flaming Forest Dorothy Johnson Freckles Donald Cathelyn Red Rock Caroline Kares Forever Free Wilbur Thorpe Fat Boy Lowell Kelm The Happy Flute J- L- Gone With the Wind Wm. Kelm Tarzan, the Untamed Miss Larrick Homemaker’s Handbook Don Kennedy Rose Garden Husband Miss Nelson Living With Others Maxine Kirkpatrick Time Out of Mind Miss Stalter One of Ours Gail Lindelof Wine of Good Hope Mr. Hake The Seat of the Mighty Leo Lindelof Fast Company Mr. Taylor Grizzly King Margaret McLean Burning Night Mr. Hewitt With Malice Toward None Assembly The assembly is the largest room in the building. It is the only place where the whole school congregates at one time. Each student has a desk in the assembly. It is in this room where the roll call is taken every day. Short programs are frequently presented here before the student body. On the left wall of the assembly there are fourteen windows running the length of the room. On the right wall there is a large clock and class pictures of past years. At the front right corner of the room stands the American flag. There are 110 desks in the assembly but this year only 96 are occupied. At the back of the room is the library which has in it some 1200 books. Also in it is the magazine rack which contains about 20 magazines. A dictionary, newspaper, and encyclopediae are available in the assembly for the students' use. The ping pong table is also in the back of the room and is in use from 8:30 a. m. until 9:00 a. m. in the morning; all noon hour, and from 4:00 until 4:30 p. m. after school. Student Council President...................Billy Rudiger Vice President................Rita Hewitt Secretary-Treasnrer.........Leo Lindelof Faculty Advisers..Mr. Hake, Miss Larrick The Student Council is an organization of the school which is an assistant governing body. It helps to promote and organize more and better activities of the school. This organization is composed of two members from each class, elected by the class, and two faculty advisers. They are: Freshmen, Alvin Behrens and Leora Hurst; Sophomores, Clifford Conley and Leota Jensen; Juniors, Leo Lindelof and Betty Lou Pierson; Seniors, Rita Hewitt and Billy Rudiger. The appointment of committees and plans for school events are under the guidance and supervision of the Student Council. As this council is elected by each class and represents the interests and views of each class it can insure and properly organize, conduct, and finance school affairs. Lunch Hour Both boys and girls eat their lunch in the assembly. It is only the out-of-town students who bring their lunches. The boys usually eat in the back of the room and the girls usually sit at their desks and eat. The ping pong table is in active use during the lunch hour as some prefer playing this game to eating for a while. There is always a faculty member in charge of the assembly and lunch hour. This responsibility of teachers changes weekly. HIGH LIGHTS OF YEAR Visual Educational Program carried on. Improved series of Assembly Movies. Won 18 Consecutive Home Basketball Games During Past Two Years. Won Second and Third Places in Kewanee Business College Typing Contest. First and Second Year Typing Classes Won First Places in District. Won Two First Places as Individuals in District Typing Contest. Rita Won First Place in Sectional Typing Contest. American Government Class visited State Penitentiary. Seniors Attended Bradley Vocational Conference. G. A. A. sponsored Invitational Play Day. New Basketball Score-board secured through sale of Magazines. School entered State Music Contests for first time. Marzetta Raabe won first Division Rating in State Baton Twirling Contest. Roger Birdsall and Bernice Schuneman won first Division Ratings in Vocal Work, (District and State.) Roger and Bernice Completed in National Contest. Speech Course added to Curriculum. Very Successful Little Eight Basketball Tournament Staged at Manlius. Many New Books added to Library. Biology Class visited Brookfield. Eighth Grade Big Brother and Sister Day Held. Mixed and Girls’ Ensembles organized. LARGEST GRADUATING CLASS IN HISTORY OF SCHOOL. New Adding Machine Added to Commercial Department. TUBERCULOSIS TESTING PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AND FACULTY. Speech Class Speech is a new subject which is now being offered to all Juniors and Seniors. Since it is a new subject, it might be worthwhile to mention a few of the very interesting and note-worthy things which this course has to offer. We have studied in great detail about the following: Conversation, importance of good speech, voice, posture, movement, gesture, pronounciation, articulation, business interviews, pantomining, and extempore dramatics. Haven’t you heard many people say I wish I could get up in front of an audience and speak as intelligently as that person. Why, I'd be so self-conscious I couldn’t speak!” No, you probably wouldn't be so self-conscious if you had taken Speech. Speech has taught us to stand before an audience with the right amount of social poise, confident and assured that we can hold the attention of the audience because we have the ability to speak intelligently to a group of people. After all—isn’t being able to carry on an interesting and intelligent conversation with our associates, one of the first things we must learn to do if we wish to succeed in life? Typing Class Thirteen very industrious students are enrolled in this course. From morning until night these students are continually pounding the keys of their typewriters”, trying— and also succeeding, in gaining a great amount of speed and accuracy. This year these students under the supervision of their instructor Miss Stalter, have gained a great amount of valuable information about the following: tabulation, centering, mailable letters, office behavior, office forms, letter writing, personality rating scales, letters of application, legal papers, folding and addressing envelopes and dictation. These thirteen students are not unlucky because of the number thirteen but very lucky because they have had a great amount of office training and many are capable of entering an office and doing efficient work. Although all are not capable of holding office positions, they all admit that their commercial skill has increased greatly because of this course. Foods Class This year six girls are enrolled in Foods. At the beginning of the second semester, two very home-loving boys decided to become great chefs and enrolled in the Foods class. This year they have studied about many interesting and valuable things and as far as cooking is concerned they have accomplished a great deal. Of course cooking is very important but the Foods class has studied about other essential things, such as—table manners, table setting, serving the meals, duties of the host and hostess, proper conversation at a meal and a multitude of other things which helps to give them a better understanding of home life. During the first semester, the class presented a play before the Household Science Club entitled, Table Manners.” They also visited Eric’s Meat Market and were given a very interesting demonstration on meat cutting. In the latter part of the second semester they began preparing and serving very delicious and delectable dinners. The purpose of this course is to give the students a better understanding of home life and tho:e students taking the course have agreed that they have profited greatly through attendance in this class. I CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER— 5— Back to school again! Twenty-nine raw freshman accompanied us. 15—My! Did the Freshman have a good time at the Freshman Party? Between Freshman marriage proposals and the dancing, a good time was had by all. 22—Annual Teachers’ Reception. 26—Miss Myrtle Bidgen and Mr. John Driscol entertained with an interesting program. They presented parts from four well known plays: The Mollusc,” Within the Law.” ’ Caprice” and Finders are Keepers.” 29—Manlius played Wyanet at Manlius. OCTOBER— 6— Manlius played Walnut at Walnut. What a game! 12—Manlius played DePue at DePue. We lost. Afterwards the seniors held a weiner roast at the Bureau County Park. Startled by sudden announcement of Lauraetta’s engagement to Jack. Was someone’s face red! It wasn’t catsup from the weiners either. 18—The Piney Woods Singers from Piney Woods, Mississippi gave a very entertaining assembly program. Four of the singers were blind. Mr. Jones, the leader, certainly made a freshman boy very self-conscious. How do you like lullabies, Gail ? 20—Played football with Buda at Buda. We lost. 28—We celebrated our annual Alumni Homecoming with the first big Homecoming dance. The football squad played Tis-kilwa in the afternon. The boys were defeated. NOVEMBER— 2— Played football with Sheffield at Manlius. Easy victory. 3— High School Teachers’ Conference at Champaign. We certainly enjoyed the day of vacation. 10—Played football at Neponset Homecoming. We came out second. 14— Had our senior pictures taken. Some were a little nervous about getting shot” but no ill effects were suffered by seniors or teachers. One girl is undecided about giving Roger her picture. 15— Max Reynolds, Crowell Publishing Company’s salesman gave a very interesting, as well as profitable, assembly program. He was named after Paul Revere’s horse. The most economical couple in school was revealed as Marzetta Raabe and Jack Swanson. 17—First dramatic production of the year Our Girls.” A very light comedy, in- % deed. The boys made better girls than one would think. 22—School is out until after Thanksgiving! We’re certainly glad for the vacation but there is a little mix-up on which day to celebrate. Some of us. I’m sure, wouldn’t mind eating turkey on both days. How about it, Mr. Hake? 28— Played our first basketball game of the season. We defeated Ohio. A very good start. 29— Received the new basketball scoreboard. An excellent improvement over the old one. The students are proud of having helped to make this possible by selling magazines. 30— Rev. Elmer Becker gave an assembly program. He gave a very educational talk on goals in life and how to attain them. DECEMBER— 1—Played Malden in basketball. We won. One Junior girl was in doubt about which team to cheer for. 7— Coach Taylor’s Manlius five, led by Swanson and Rudiger, won its third straight game by defeating Mineral. 8— Basketball at Tiskilwa. We lost our first conference game. 12—We played basketball with LaMoille at Manlius. Score in favor of Manlius. 15—Basketball at Sheffield with Sheffield. What a game! We won by one basket. 19—We played Ohio here. We won. Over 100 points scored. 21— We played Atkinson. They won. 22— Vacation begins at 3:00. Are we happy? Just think, no more books until next year. JANUARY— 3—School opened. We have had a little vacation. Some of us made a few New Year’s Resolutions. 5—Played basketball with Neponset here. It was a very good game. We won. 10— First night of the Little Eight Tournament.” Manlius was the host to eight schools. Manlius played Bureau Township in the opening game. We won. The second game of the evening between Sheffield and Wyanet ended in Sheffield’s winning. 11— Second evening of Tournament began with Buda playing Tiskilwa. Buda won in a tournament upset.” Second game of the evening between Walnut and Neponset ended in a Neponset victory. 12— The biggest night of the Tournament. The games tonight decided the two teams to play for Championship. Manlius played Sheffield but lost although the boys put up a great fight. Buda lost to Neponset. 13— Sheffield defeated Neponset for Championship. Manlius played Buda for third Band The band was reorganized this year under the guidance of Mr. Sweet. The band was composed mostly of beginners and therefore did not play at any exercises or plays as had been done in past years. Band rehearsals were held every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 till 4:00. Individual instruction has been given to all who wished it. Trumpets Billy Rudiger Roger Birdsall Maxine Kirkpatrick Jacqueline Stier Marilyn Durham The members were: Clarinets Rita Hewitt Avis Thompson Edith Olson Margaret McLean Verla Teske T rombone Kenneth Stier Drums Baritone Hazel Schuneman Eldon Johnson Bernice Schuneman Saxaphone Max Dahl Boys' Chorus At the beginning of the 1939-40 school year the boys’ glee club was organized under the capable leadership of the musical instructor, Arthur Sweet. There are 17 members who are doing good work in group singing. Two boys of the chorus, Roger Birdsall and Cecil Hard, went to the District Music Festival and sang solos. Roger Birdsall received a first division rating and was entitled to go to the state. Cecil Hard received a second division rating. Roger Birdsall also received first division rating in the state and from there went to the National Music Contest. Four boys from the chorus, Cecil Hard, Roger Birdsall, Owen Hurst, and Billy Rudiger, formed a mixed ensemble with four girls and went to the district music festival where they received a second division rating. Their mixed ensemble also sang at the various school functions. Girls' Chorus The girls’ glee club was organized at the beginning of this school year under the leadership of Arthur Sweet. There are .38 girls in the glee club. The girls’ ensemble went to the district Music Festival where they received a second division rating. Those that took part in this were: Rita Hewitt, Leora Hurst, Mary Margaret Ballard, Bernice Schuneman, Hazel Schuneman, Ruth Butler, and Marjorie Barber. This ensemble also sang at the Junior and Senior plays. Bernice Schuneman won first division ratings at both the district and state contests and went to the National meet at Springfield. Hazel Schuneman was given second rating and Rita Hewitt third at the District Contest. CALENDAR- JANUARY— place and won. Final outcome of Tournament: Sheffield—Champions; Neponset— second; Manlius—3rd. 13—Semester Tests. Lot of us were lucky and didn't have to take them. One of the teachers learned that Columbus discovered America in 1892. He was late, don't you think? Pilgrims were ahead of him! 19—Walnut played Manlius. Freezing and icy weather kept many away. 24— Manlius played basketball in the tournament at Princeton. Manlius played the Princeton Tiger's who unfortunately won by a close margin of one point. The team had their pictures taken while in action and they were on the screen at the Apollo. The cheering section was also on the screen. We didn’t have to go to Hollywood to get in the movies either. 25— The Senior Class of 1940 chose their member for the Daughters of the Amer-can Revolution Contest. Ruth Butler was chosen. 26— Friday night the seniors had a Senior Class Party. Fourteen of the class were present. Some went sleighing while others enjoyed games indoors, after which all were served chili-con-carne and coffee. Everyone had a good time. FEBRUARY— 2—Manlius journeyed to Wyanet to play them in a conference game. The boys played a grand game and won. 9—We re sorry to have so many operations for appendicitis around Manlius High School lately. Betty Lou, Lester, and Nina have been the recent victims of the plague.'' Manlius isn't so bad an investment for the hospital. 9—The teachers went to school (Teachers Institute) today and gave their poor hard-worked pupils a day’s rest. 9—Manlius defeated the Johnsons (Bureau) in basketball. 12—Annual pictures taken today. The Seniors of 1940 are going to have a bigger and better annual than ever before. 12—Miss Mickey Surman gave an entertaining demonstration on twirling a baton. Our amateur baton twirlers gained some valuable hints on this act. 21— Mrs. Ruth Olson, of State Health Department, and representative gave a health demonstration. They gave moving pictures on tuberculosis, pneumonia and social diseases. 22— Manlius squad took part in District Tourney at Wyanet. Lost to Wyanet in finals. 29—Lost first game of Regional Tournament at Mendota to Hall Township High. -Continued MARCH— 1—Bill Bone entertained assembly with his annual humorous and educational talk. His subject was Over-comers.” 9—Manlius had four contestants for the Baton Twirling Contest at Mendota. Marzetta Raabe, first division; Elaine Nelson second division; Maxine Kirkpatrick and Robert Dale, third division. Rita Hewitt placed second in piano playing. 11—An alumnus, Conrad Hudson, gave a talk on the Citizens Military School at Ft. Sheridan. 25—Manlius had contestants at the Music Contest at Morrison Saturday. Roger Bird-sail and Bernice Schuneman won first division. Hazel Schuneman, Cecil Hard, the girls ensemble and mixed ensemble-won second division. Rita also placed. APRIL— 1—Huntington A Capella Choir of Hunting-ington, Indiana, gave a very entertaining program of songs in the assembly. 5— First Track Meet at Sheffield. 6— State Music Contest at DeKalb. Roger and Bernice represent Manlius. 11— First Home Dual Track Meet with Bureau Township. 12— Seniors attended Annual Vocational Conference at Bradley College. County Dramatic Contest at Walnut. 13— District Commercial Contest at Spring Valley. Manlius sent two typing teams. 19— Annual Big Brother and Sister Day. All eighth graders of community w'ere high school guests of the day. Home Triangular Track Meet. Guests wrere Buda and Walnut. County Oratorical Contest at Sheffield. 20— Invitational G. A. A. Play Day at Manlius. 25— Max Armstrong of State Highway Police spoke. 26— Track Meet at Wyanet. Visiting teams Tiskilwa and Manlius. County Humorous Speaking Contest at Neponset. 27— Sectional Commercial Contest at Morris. MAY— 3— Senior Play, SPRING FEVER.” 4— Conference Track Meet at Princeton. 6— Bob Briggs, entertainer furnished assembly program. 7— County Music Festival at Princeton. 11—District Track Meet. 14— County Track Meet. 16- 17—Senior Exams. 17— Junior-Senior Banquet. 19—Baccalaureate. 21— 22—Semester Exams for under-classmen. 22— Senior Trip. 24—COMMENCEMENT. F. F. A. President--------------------------------__---------Donald Roush Vice President----------------------------------------------Owen Hurst Secretary-Treasu rer................................Leo Lindelof Reporter---------------------------------- Raymond Van Poucke Watch-Dog........................................ William Kclm This organization is for the welfare of the boys taking the agriculture course. Every year there are judging contests in four divisions; fat stock, poultry, grain, and dairy. We hold our meetings once every month throughout the school year. There are two members, Jack Swanson and Raymond Van Poucke, who received their State Farmer Degree. A student must have an investment of $300 or more, rank among the highest in your class, and meet several other requirements before this recognition can be obtained. Every member of this organization has a project and he keeps accurate records on it. There are about 30 members in the Manlius Chapter. This organization is doing a great deal for the farm youth of America. Hobby Club The Hobby Club is a new organization started this year under the direction of Miss Larrick. It was organized for the purpose of letting the students ride their hobbyhorses” and perhaps learn to ride new ones. Some of the hobbies of the members were knitting, bead work, metal modeling, felt work, weaving, crocheting, tufting, and typing, which was directed by Miss Stalter. The boys as well as girls enjoyed learning to ride new hobby horses and looked with pride on their work after it was finished. The meetings were usually held the ninth period on Thursday, which proved to be a very effective time since it rested and freed our minds from a strenuous day of studying. As a whole we have all enjoyed this club and we hope it is continued in the years to come. G. A. A. This year 30 are enrolled in the Girls’ Athletic Association. Miss Stalter is our adviser. Rita Hewitt is president, Margaret McLean vice president, and Marilyn Carlson secretary and treasurer. We have earned money this year by selling sandwiches and popcorn at the basketball and football games. At the beginning of the year an appropriation was made for the purpose of remodeling the tennis court. We gave a Halloween party which the whole school attended. Games and dancing was the evening's entertainment. On the twentieth of April we entertained several schools at a play day. The theme was carried out as a presidential campaign. Games were played which were appropriate to the theme. During the year some of our meetings were spent at lectures given by Miss Stalter. TRACK The track squad consists of 13 boys of whom only three are seniors. This makes the track prospect of the future look very promising. As track, in Manlius, is a comparatively new athletic event, fewer are participating than there would be otherwise. Track was the major spring sport until 1934 and softball took its place, and continued to be the major spring sport until 1939 when it was voted out of the Conference and track was again resumed. Track requires much hard work and faithful training. Wyanet 19. Walnut 64. DcPue 20 Football Scores 1939-1940 Manlius 25 Tiskilwa 41.... .Manlius 6 Sheffield 12.... Manlius 13 Neponset 26. Manlius 13 Manlius 41 Manlius 13 Basketball Scores 1939-1940 The Games of the Year Ohio 22 Manlius 32 Manlius 33 Manlius 48 24 Manlius 39 Sheffield 30 Manlius 32 Ohio 49 58 Atkinson 38 Manlius 35 La Moiile 28 Manlius 33 Manlius 39 Manlius 32 Walnut 18 Manlius 37 Manlius 46 Wyanet 16 Manlius 36 Bureau Township 31 Manlius 38 Buda 29 Manlius 45 Little Eight Tournament Bureau Township 26......._.....Manlius 36 Sheffield 52.......... -.....-Manlius 25 Buda 32.........................Manlius 45 County Tournament Princeton 42............Manlius 41 District Tournament Malden 23_____ -....-Manlius 36 La Moiile 33______ Manlius 60 Wyanet 44 ...... -Manlius 41 Regional Tournament Spring Valley 53... Manlius 30 FOOTBALL LETTERMEN • Roush—was center and captain of the team, an outstanding defense man. • Rudiger—Billy was a backfield man, and an excellent blocker and punter. On the throwing end of most of the passes. • Swanson—Jack was on the receiving end of most of the passes. He is the only senior to be out for four years. He played his junior and senior year without being out of a single game. • Birdsall—Roger was a good lineman and defensive man. He is a senior and made a letter this year. • Hard—Cecil didn’t come out until his senior year but he was very determined and was a hard worker. • Pierson—Lester was a lineman and a fine defensive man. • Hurst—His weight was a great factor in his playing. Owen is a junior and will be back next year. • Lindclof—This was the first year out for Leo. He is a good lineman. • Dahl—Max is a shifty ball carrier and a good defensive man. Although only a sophomore he did some very good work. • Hochstattcr—Ronald is a very good defensive man and a very good ball carrier. • Dale—Bobby is the only freshman to make a letter. Although he is very small he showed great courage and ability. Other members of the squad that were unable to make a letter, but are good prospects for coming years are: Gail Immel, Don Kennedy, Vance Casteel, Bob Butler, Robert Dablcr and Wilbur Thorpe. BASKETBALL The basketball team enjoyed a very successful season losing only three of the scheduled games and these were by narrow margins. Coach Taylor had only two lettermen, Swanson and Rudiger, from last year’s team with which to start but with the fine work of several other men the team scored many victories. The team was defeated by one conference foe, that being the Little Eight Champion, Tiskilwa, but defeated the rest of the conference foes finishing in second place. The Little Eight Tournament was held here this year with Sheffield taking top honors, Ncponset second, and Manlius third. In the County Tournament at Princeton, Manlius played Princeton. Manlius lost a heart breaker to the Elm City boys by one point. The District Tournament was held at Wyanet. Manlius enjoyed easy going the first two nights, but met a highly-keyed Wyanet team and bowed to defeat in the championship game. We met Spring Valley in the Regional opener, but were defeated by a powerful Nesti team. • Rudiger—Billy was co-captain and guard on the TRACK 100—Swanson, L. Lindclof. 220—Rudiger, G. Lindclof. 440—Kelm, Hochstatter. 880—L. Lindelof, Dabler, Hadley. Mile—Kennedy, Dale, Casteel. High Hurdles—Rudiger, Kelm. Low Hurdles—Swanson, Hadley. Shot Put—Kennedy, L. Lindelof, Hurst. team. Bill scored 314 points in 24 games with an average of 13 points per game. • Swanson—Jack was co-captain and center on the team. Jack scored 478 points in 24 games for an average of 20 points per game. This compares favorably with highest averages in the state. • Roush—Don played guard on the team. He turned in some excellent defensive games. • Birdsall—Roger enjoyed his best season this year. He played hard and well during his senior year. • Hurst—Owen is a junior and shows much promise for his last year’s competition in basketball. • Wilkinson—Robert, also a junior, had a good season and will be back next year. • Kelm—Bill started the second semester when he came here from Wyanet. Bill is a junior and did some good defensive work. • Pierson—Lester played most of the season until he was laid up with an operation. • Dahl—Max, although only a sophomore, did some mighty fine work. He is the only sophomore to win a letter. Other members of the squad practised and tried faithfully and to them much credit is due. EVENTS Discus—Hurst, Dabler, G. Lindelof. Pole Vault—Rudiger, Swanson. High Jump—House. Broad Jump—House, Kelm. Varsity Relay—Swanson, Rudiger, Kelm, L. Lindelof. Fresh-Sopho—Hochstatter, House, G. 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THIESSEN, Manager REPUBLICAN PRINTING COMPANY PRINTERS SINCE 1847 PRINCETON, ILLINOIS BLANKENBEEG PHOTOGRAPHERS MAKERS OF PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE MIRROR KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS M. F. SCHMIDT SON Hardware — Implements — Kozy Brooders and Hog Houses MANLIUS, ILLINOIS LESLIE L. BLACK WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY DISTRIBUTOR We Supply Manlius High School with Fresh, Wholesome Candy and Appreciate Their Patronage 504 East Eighth Street ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS SPECIAL STUDENT RATES RENTAL TYPEWRITERS 3 Months, $5.00 REBUILT TYPEWRITERS Sold on $3.00 Monthly Payment Plan WOODSTOCK Typewriter Agency Goerlitz-Becknell Co. Rockford News Tower 107 South Water Street Main 571 OLE OLSON Walnut Grain Co. Howard Smith, Mgr. FERRIS HYBRIDS Princeton, Illinois —« — See Us for CERTIFIED HYBRIDS Grain, Coal, Seed and Feed Especially Adapted to — NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS Telephone 221 Quality — Service FOR BETTER PICTURES Attend the Newly Remodeled Theatre THREE CHANGES A WEEK Sunday-Monday Tuesday-Wednesday Friday-Saturday Admission—Adults, 20c; Children, 10c WALNUT THEATRE WALNUT, ILLINOIS HOWLAND'S GARAGE GENERAL CAR AND TRUCK REPAIRING ACETYLENE AND ARC WELDING WRECKER SERVICE --«� - TELEPHONE 261 WALNUT, ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF GONIGAM - BASS - HILL COMPANY WALNUT, ILLINOIS Telephone 1182 ATHERTON GRAIN CO. GRAIN, COAL, AND SEEDS Walnut Normandy Telephone 1141 Telephone 3062 HUDSON FUNERAL HOME CONRAD HUDSON, Director AMBULANCE SERVICE 208 South Euclid Avenue SCHMIDT SALES SERVICE Telephone 621 GAS, OIL and TIRES Manlius, Illinois Chevrolet and Pontiac Cars FRANK GRAMPP Bureau Service Co. Fenner Smith SONS Petroleum Products — Soyoil Paints Blue Seal and Penn Bond Oils Cash Buyers of Poultry, Cream, Eggs Brunswick Tires Your Red Comb Feed Dealer Blue Seal Batteries Manlius, Illinois Telephone: 2879 Princeton R-511 Manlius 1042 Buda THE MANLIUS LUMBER COMPANY Here Is Wishing the Highest Ideals for all of Manlius High Remember That a Happy Home Is an Ideal Place to Live Our Quality and Service Tells and the Prices Sells ERIC'S MARKET The Home of Monarch Finer Foods GROCERIES — HOME KILLED MEATS — DRY GOODS If It's Good to Eat We Have It Watch for the Store on Wheels Satisfaction Manlius, Illinois HAROLD A. ERICSON, Proprietor Quality Telephone R-641 Our Aim Service — Smitties 66 Station Sterling Cleaners We Specialize in Phillips 66 Products Ward's Riverside Tires and Drapes — Furs — Blankets Batteries Anything Cleanable —« — We Clean General Trucking O N. L. SMITH Mew Bedford MANLIUS AGENT: DRUG STORE NEW BEDFORD AGENT: TESKE Dr. E. L. Mullin Congratulations To the Faculty, Parents, and Senior Class MANLIUS, ILLINOIS -«� - Telephone L-353 Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Anspach Beauty and Barber Work Telephone L-512 A TELEPHONE PROVIDES PROTECTION, HELP, and MAINTAINS CONTACTS B. P. S. Paints and Wallpaper Ice Cream, Candy, Cigars, Cigarettes McKesson Merchandise and School Supplies MANLIUS DRUG STORE 4 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1940 We appreciate your business of the past and solicit your further patronage and good will. ---------------- THOMAS GREENHOUSES SHEFFIELD, ILLINOIS GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES to THE CLASS OF 1940 of MANLIUS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Sheffield Shale Products Company Manufacturers of Brick and Tile When in Need of Good Quality Cleaning Phone Van Ormer Cafe Phone 101 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 75c and up Driver, Les Francis CHAPMAN CLEANERS Kewanee, Illinois CARL F. JOHNSON FUNERAL DIRECTOR FURNITURE DEALER Service — Equipment — Assortment — Experience Our Unstinted Best Always Day 311 — Telephone — Night 153 SHEFFIELD, ILLINOIS FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT THE ROYAL THEATRE SHEFFIELD A DeLuxe Theater in Your Own Territory Evenings: 7 and 9 P. M. Matinee Sundays: 2:30 P. M. Four Changes Weekly Congratulations to The Faculty and the Senior Class of 1940 —o— MANLIUS MILK PRODUCTS Manufacturers and Distributors of Dairy Products MANLIUS, ILLINOIS Dr. O. D. Gingrich DENTIST Telephone 1143 THOMAS PRODUCE Poultry, Cream and Eggs Complete Full Mouth X-Ray Service SHEFFIELD, ILLINOIS —o —«� — Wyanet, Illinois Exclusive Dealers for ACME FEEDS Howard A. Johnson LANCASTER FUNERAL DIRECTOR GARAGE Home Furnishings Repairing —« — Telephone: Store 62 - Home R-151 Texaco Gas and Oil VAN'S CAFE ROYAL BLUE STORE MANLIUS, ILL. Home-cooked Meals Candy—Cigarettes—Cigars Fountain Service Groceries and Meats . Fruits and Vegetables When in Manlius, Drop in and Meet Gladys and the Girls Let Us Serve You The Mirror Staff is also indebted to the following patrons for their support: Dr. W. H. Kindt, Dentist Ed. Schimanz, Manlius Shoe Shop Klines Dept. Store Gladys Treanor.The Vogue, Phone 3143 J. F. Winger, Walnut, Illinois Lyons 5c to $1.00 Store Rinella Bros., Princeton, Illinois Doris Moran, Beauty Shop R. C. Prettyman, Wyanet, Illinois Hoffman Jewelry Co., Princeton, Illinois D. E. Pamp, Registered Jeweler Porter's Pharmacy, Wyanet, Illinois L. C. Saunders, Wyanet, Illinois B. R. Hartz,Standard Oil Dealer Dr. Wise,Veterinarian Anderson Mosshart Cummings Jones Roller Rink Fawcett’s Pharmacy, Princeton, Illinois C. J. Dunbar Co., Princeton, Illinois Taylor Jensen, Sheffield, Illinois Larson Furniture House, Princeton, Illinois 7. C. Raabe, Ford Dealer Apollo Theatre Dr. Gunning, State Senator Velma Brenneman Cain's Shoe Store V A. Anderson, Clothing and Shoes Peterson, the Clothier Collegiate Cap Gown Co. AUTOGRAPHS