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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1955 volume:

THE MIRROR for 1955 presented by The Senior Class of MANLIUS HIGH SCHOOL The 1955 MIRROR has been made possible through the cooperation of the following advertisers; First National Bank of Manlius Schuneman Insurance Agency Herbert E. Jones Glafka Produce Elites Soft Ball Club Foy's Grocery Kraft Foods Company Manlius Lumber Company Jaquet's Garage Schmidt Sales and Service Enos Whitlock Fenner E. Smith Carroll Schaefer Rashid's Market L L Store Gladys Ericson W. H. Dabler and Sons Howard A. Johnson Bee-Lov-Lee Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. George Anspach Van Ormer's Texaco Crane's Welding Shop Stacy Hewitt Manlius Oil Co. Doster Neahring Sugar's Station R. V. Anderson 2 LT. EUGENE F. WIRTH We, the senior class of 1955, respectfully dedicate this MIRROR to the memory of Lieutenant Eugene F. Wirth, an outstanding graduate of the class of 1949. Lt. Wirth graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1954. 3 Mr. John Davidson has been a member of the teaching staff of Manlius High School for seven years. He served as assistant principal for several years, full principal last year and superintendent of the unit schools this year. We all like Mr. Davidson for his willingness to help everyone, and his friendly attitude towards all the students. A familiar sight to all of us is Mr. Davidson standing around the halls between classes keeping a watchful eye on all the little headaches. This is Judy Lathrop's first year as school secretary. She graduated from Manlius High 1952. Judy can usually be seen filling out attendance slips, answering the phone, or doing other jobs to keep our school running smoothly. However, it seems that she always has time to stop and talk to any of us. 4 Transportation Vernon Martin Bus Manager Route No. 8 Lucille Martin Route No. 2 Marie Boyce Route No. 4 Lovell Jaques Route No. 7 Alvy Roush Route No. 3 Kenny Rogers Route No. 1 Harold Miller Route No. 5 Bill Hamilton Route No. 3 Relief Driver 5 School Board ROBERT LIND, SR. j i MERV1N GLAFKA VERNON HARTZ President LESLIE SALZMANN Secretary ASA DRAYTON ARTHUR CARLSON N. A. JOHNSON Mr. Johnsonhas been the custodian of Manlius High School for 19 years. His many duties are too numerous to mention, ranging from all types of carpentry work to changing light bulbs. Many people don't realize that Mr. Johnson also, takes care of the four country schools and some of the town grade school duties. N. A. can always be counted on to help when asked. 6 WILLIAM BOYER Assistant Football Coach, Basketball Coach PrincipalGrade School, Fifth and Sixth Grades B. S. Degree Western Illinois State College WILLIAM BUSHELL Football Coach, Social Studies B. S. Degree Bradley University C. MORTON CLIFF English I, II, Dramatics, Jr. High Shop B. F. A. Goodman Theatre of Art. Inst, of Chicago PHYLLIS DECKER Home Economics, Junior Advisor B. S. Degree Western Illinois State College 7 CHARLES WM. HAMILTON Instrumental Music, Publications B. S. Degree Western Illinois State College ROY HEIDEL Biology, Science B. S. Degree Illinois State Normal University F acuity JEANETTE A. JOHNSON Vocal Music Teaching Certificate Augustana College CHARLES H. McKIE Vocational Agriculture M. of Ed. University of Illinois 8 ELSIE MILLER Mathematics B. S. Degree Western Illinois State College JEAN SMALL Latin, Librarian B. S. Degree Monmouth College M. A. Degree McCormick College Faculty DON L. VIANE Business Education B. S. Degree Northern Illinois State Teachers College JEAN YATES English III, IV, Girl's P. E. B. A. Degree Eureka College 9 RICHARD JOHNSON Band 1; Football 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track2; Boys' Chorus 2; Class President 3, Vice-President 4; Latin Club 1.2.3.4. ROBERT NELSON Band 1,2,3,4; F.F. A. 1.2, 3,4, Sec. 3; Class Vice-President 2. Secretary 3, 4 ; Jr. Play, Sr. Play, One -Act Play 4. i SALLY DABLER F.H.A. 1.2.3,4, Vice-President 2, Treas. 3, Parliamentarian 4; Band 1,2.3,4, Pres. 3, Vice Pres, 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Horizon Club 1,2,4; Vice Pres. 2; Sec. 4; Class President 2,4; Treasurer 1; Jr. Varsity Cheerleader 1, 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3,4;Jr. Play, Sr. Play, One-Act Play 1,2,3,4; Track Queen 3; Pep Club 3,4, Reporter4; National Honor Society 4; Annual and Paper Staff 4; 11 II ROBERT ANDERSEN Track 2; F.F.A. J Setb;ni2 3,4;Band i ■ Sectional Sheep “t ;crSi ne.,3-.y«|' Corn Champion of U.b. 3. cv co 3,4. „,J.4;f ■ . , ciub‘3 ep ciub 4a; 1-2. ■ Latin Band3 4-rsJEANETTE BERRY 2: H.3n4o,‘1S,J’2i,3AC1“s ««  1. Horizon Club 1.2.3.4p:'t' |'cl-3- P'«- 4; 4, Vice -Pres. 4; Jr Pia 't P Club 3-Sect. 4; Latin Club Vmk 3' F-H-A- 1.2.3,4, and Paper 4. ' brarian 2,3; Annual -Ji 12 MANNIE EICKMEIER Basketball 2; Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Sentinel 4. cl b ,tbaU • Foo pies id®1'' 13 ETHEL L. HARTZ Class Officer 3; F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Pep Club 3,4; President 4; Horizon Club 1.2.3.4; Office 2,4; Junior Play; Cheerleaderl.2,3.4; Chorus 1.2.3.4; Drum Majorette 4. CHARLES HENSON Football 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Track 1.2.3; F.F.A. 1.2.3. 14 MARLiN JENSg A li2, Band }'l£' 2, Secie- 3.4; R®p0smaVlGiain taty 4ward 3. production Awat BILL MARTIN Class President 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; Basketball 1; F.F.A. 1; One-Act Play 2. 15 nelson J °otball ! 0 ? 2,3; f f ’?-4: GERALD PIERSON Band 2,3,4; LatinClub 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 4; Annual and Paper Staff 4; One-Act Play 3,4; All School Play 3,4; Vocal Contest Soloist 3,4; Latin Club President 2; Boys’ State Representative 3; Band Business Manager 3. 16 LARRY WOODLEY Mason City 1,2; F.F.A. 3,4; Band 4; F.F.A. Secretary 3, Reporter 4; One-Act Play 4; Senior Play 4, 17 We Bequeath I, Robert Andersen, do leave my ability to get 5 A's to Kay Nelson. I, Jeanette Berry, do leave to Linda Jaques my height and my place in the back row in chorus. You'll find you can get away with all kinds of things back there. I, Marlene Cox, do leave Patti Andersen my ability to get home projects in on time in Home Ec. I, Sally Dabler, do leave to Betti Andersen, my dancing ability. I, Ken Drayton, do leave Richard Van Bevern my ability to grow a long mustache without any effort at all. 1, Mannie Eickmeier, do leave my school ability to Dave Michlig (academic ability). I, Maxine Fisher, do leave Rosalie Snodgrass, my ability to hang on to one boyfriend. I, Ethel Hartz, do leave to Beverly Bruhn my share of Hunter's Stew in Home Economics class and any other concoction you can think up. 1, Dave Jacobson, do leave Bill Chesney my outstanding ability to play pool and to win consistently. I, Marlin Jensen, do leave my overused English book to Joan Neidetcher. 1, Richard Johnson, do leave to Edith Mueller my charm and pleasing personality so that she may marry the most handsome boy in her class. I, Ethel Hartz, do leave to Beverly Truedson, my ability to try not to blush. I hope you do better than I have. I, Kerry Krebs, do leave Beth Swanson my ability to write Dragnet stories for Mrs. Yates. 1, Bill Martin, do leave to Kate Miller my ability to get good grades without working. 1, Maxine Fisher, do leave to Marilyn Vetter, my ability to giggle, and I really know how. 1, Harold Metz, do leave Richard De Brock my ability to keep quiet in class. I, Jeanette Berry, do leave to Rita Cooksey my ability to cut up in class and still stay in Honor Society. Be careful Rita. I, Perry Nelson, do leave to Stan Thorp all my auto troubles. I, Bob Nelson, do leave to Ronnie Nordstrom my ability to get along with Mrs. Yates in English class. I, Gerald Pierson, do leave to Elaine Hartz my ability to reach the state vocal contest my senior year. 1, Marlene Cox, do leave Pat Brigham the eraser 1 used so little in typing. I, Bob Smeltzer, do leave my ability to keep from being caught when skipping school to Dennis Anderson. I, Larry Sugars, do leave Marshall Kinsley my ability to get to drive to school every day. I, Larry Woodley, do leave my ability to get along with all the teachers to Theora Wiseman. 1, Sally Dabler, do leave to Marlene Fordham, the use of my old cheering outfit; I hear yours is wearing out, and there is still a lot of good left in mine. Looking ahead This is the city -- Manlius, Illinois. Due to the vigor and vitality of the class of 55, it has grown to a modern metropolis. But as in every city, there is some crime. My job is to take care of this problem -- I'm a cop. My partner and I were out on day watch division. Our captain had given us a very tough assignment. We were to try to find our old English teacher and senior class sponsor, Mrs. Yates. She had last been seen leaving Princeton in her little Blue Bel Aire. We began our search at Bushell's Pool Hall. As usual there were the same old pool sharks, Kennard, Bob Andersen, and Bob Smeltzer. These boys were now wealthy citizens of our county. Ken was raking in money from a string of schools for training janitors. Kennard got a lot of practice slaving away keeping the place tidied up when we were in school. His school's motto, is, We sweep you off your feet. Bob Andersen is now a famous veterinarian who has discovered a way to raise sheep with plaid wool, and Bob S. owns and operates Manlius Township's first and only push-button farm. By pushing a button or turning a dial, Bob feeds the stock, and gets malted milks straight from the cow. He also has a new strain of Hampshires with two white belts. They said that they had heard nothing of the missing person, but told us to try New Bedford for more information. We decided that the best thing to do would be to visit each of our old classmates, for they might know of her whereabouts. Our first encounter was with Perry Nelson. He was standing on a soap box in Tailholt Square giving a lecture, How to Doze. Our sleepy classmate, Perry, won the award of National Dozer by falling 18 asleep in 12 seconds in a boiler factory. We then visited Harold Metz and Larry Woodley. Harold is now a western cattleman who coaches Roy Rogers on the fine art of acting in western movies. Harold always did love those cowpokes. He told us that we could find Larry at his mansion. Larry had been hailed as being a great helper of the human race. His book, How to Control Your Temper, is a best-seller. Larry cured himself by blowing his top for 40 days in a row until he just couldn't get mad anymore. As we moved through New Bedford we met a large family following a young couple. My partner recognized her as being Maxine Fisher. Max had married and had a large family to care for, but she said that she still was the state's crocheting champion. Maxine turned out 40 pairsof bootees and a tablecloth in two hours to win the title. She got the experience by crocheting in study hall. Max suggested we stop in and visit Ethel Hartz. Ethel is famous for her well-known home. Stable Haven. She now owns more than 500 horses and gives riding lessons. She also has a good side business of selling liniment. As we traveled through New Bedford we gained more information leading to the missing persons case. Larry Sugars, who had broken the trans-continental record for semi-trucks, is going to try to win the Pan-American road race next year. We also visited Bob Nelson, who owns C. Robert Nelson Productions in New York City. He stars in as many of them as he can, but producing Robert Nelson Presents every Monday night on TV keeps him quite busy. As we were not able to gain too much information from some of our old classmates from New Bedford, we got into our Manliusite Jet Police Car and headed back for Manlius. By the way, our squad car, the Manliusite Jet, was built by Marlin Jensen. Marlin always had the talent of working with old wrecks and coming up with a beautiful sportster. We had to have a faster car than what Martin's garage was selling. Bill had worked as a mechanic at Schmidt's during his high school years, and now owns Martin's Super Garage. As we entered Manlius, we saw a large restaurant, with a sign reading Johnson’s Jive Joint. My partner suggested we stop to see the proprietor. We entered and saw Dick Johnson sitting behind the counter. Dick had changed considerably. He had been an athlete during his high school days, but due to the outstanding food he served, something had gone to pot, and it looked like his stomach. We learned that he also ran a mortuary on the side. He likes the mortuary best because, as he says, his customers don't talk back. Dick's motto is. We build them up and let them down. We recognized three others of our classmates. There were Gerald, Mannie, and Marlene Cox. Gerald sings part-time as a replacement for the Singin’ Sherrif. His main profession, however, is being stage manager in C. Robert Nelson Productions, just like his high school days. Mannie had recently been causing a big sensation. As Muscles Eickmeier, he had beaten the record in the Olympic Games for the shot-put. We learned from Marlene that shehas Mr. Viane's old position of teaching business in Manlius High School. We left Dick's restaurant. As we turned the corner of Davidson and Vine Streets, we came upon this beautiful brick bungalow. Adjacent to the bungalow was a patio where we saw Sally hanging out diapers. She surely has a nice home and two lovely children. Did I say two? Sal told us she thought there were ten at last count, but had them numbered instead of trying to remember their names. It was Sally who gave us the clue as to where we could find Mrs. Yates. She said that at 8:45 A. M. she had seen her squeal her tires around the corner. We went back to her old haunting grounds -- Manlius High School. We entered the familiar brick building and began the short flight of stairs leading to the upper story. We walked into the English room without being noticed by either Mrs. Yates or her student. Immediately we recognized the student as being Dave, son of Julian, or our old pal, David Jacobson. Mrs. Yates was evidently brushing him up on some of his grammar. David always did have the bad habit of saying ain't got no, but Mrs. Yates was still trying to teach him. We questioned the party of the missing persons case and found that she had left Princeton without telling her landlady, Mrs. Small, where she was going. Trial was held to and for the county of Manlius. The jury made up of 12 members of the Class of 55, sentenced Mrs. Yates to join us on our 25th class reunion. By the way, my partner, Jeanette Berry, and 1, Kerry Krebs, also have other jobs besides working part-time for the police department, Jeanette is a famous home economist who has put out a cookbook telling how to get meals by using as few dishes as possible. She never did like to do dishes. As for me, I have a big night club and hotel on 2000 acres of beautiful farm land overlooking Green River. Red Devil's Lake is an outstanding feature of my hotel, for I feature there 2000 Egyptian dancing girls, and a complete 32 course meal for only $59.50. So we say goodbye to the class of 1955, and hope that if we look up our classmates in another ten years, they willhave expanded the town of Manlius to such a size that we’ll be quarreling with Chicago over which city is the larger. 19 Juniors Jt. Officers, L. to R.: Theora Wiseman, President; Richard Van Bevern, Treasurer; David Michlig, Vice-President; Patti Andersen, Secretary. On August 30, 1954, the Jolly Juniors of M. H. S. returned to school filled with anticipation for the coming year. We had an enrollment of 25 pupils. During the year, three new faces, Pat Brigham from Bureau Township, Beth Swanson from Amboy, and Joan Nei-detcher from Mendota, were added to our class. However, we suffered the loss of Art Ghys, George House, and George Krug, leaving us a total of 25 pupils. Miss Decker and Mr. Cliff were chosen as our sponsors, and have worked very hard for us. We took part in the magazine campaign and had charge of the Coke machine and all the work that goes with it. We held a dance on Dec. 3 after the Manlius vs. Sheffield basketball game. On Feb. 22, we sponsored a barbecue dinner which proved quite profitable. Other important events in the year were the class play, and Jr.-Sr. Prom. 21 B. Andersen, B. Bruhn, M, Fordham, D. Michlig, J. Neidetcher, S. Thorpe. P. Andersen, B. Chesney, E. Hartz, K. Miller, R. Nordstrom, B. Truedson. D. Andersen, R. Cooksey, L. Jaques, E. Mueller, R. Snodgrass, R. Van Bevern, P. Brigham, R. De Brock, M. Kinsley, K. Nelson, B. Swanson, M. Vetter. T. Wiseman. 22 Sophomores Anita Raabe, Larry Lubbs, Charles Peterson, Ronald Christensen. Ready for another exciting year in high school, 37 of us entered good old MHS. Our first job was electing officers and an advisor. The following were chosen: Pres: Ronald Christensen V. Pres: Larry Lubbs Secy: Anita Raabe Treas: Chuck Peterson Advisor: Mr Bushell During the year we sponsored a chili dinner and a dance which were successful. We lost one student, Bill Ghys, but soon gained Kenneth Neidetcher from Mendota. A good percentage of our boys participated in the various athletics. N. Berry, C. Boyce, C. Boyce, R. Christensen, M. Cox, J. Dabler. 23 B. Eckberg, F. Hall, B. Hurst, L. Lubbs, C. Peterson, R. Sandrock. S. Eickmeier, B. Hardy, C. Jensen, D. Martin, A. Raabe, D. Schaefer. H. Ericson, R. Henson, D. Johnson, J. Miller, G. Rogers, D. Schaefer. C. Fisher, C. Hewitt, J. Johnson, J. Neahring, L. Rowland, B. Stringer. F. Foy, C. Hunt, J. Lowder, K. Neidetcher, L. Salzmann, M. Tornow. 24 Freshmen Fresh. Officers, L. to R.s Marvin Anderson, vice-president; Darla Durham, president; Sharon Plumley, secretary; Jerry Woodley, treasurer. During our first year in high school, we took part in several money-making ventures. We sold pencils, took part in the magazine campaign, and held a very successful record dance. The general science classes took an educational trip to Chicago. We survived the ordeal of initiation, and are looking forward to returning as sophomores next year. 25 Marvin Anderson, Carol DeCraene, Ann Hricson, Ronald Jaquet, Larry Neahring, Glenn Rasmussen. Connie Bomleny, Rachel DeSkeere, Jane Glafka, Karen Klockenga, Nyla Nelson, Wayne Rasmussen Letha Carrington, Donna Devenyns, Jeanne Hanson, Carol Krager, Charles Peterson, Carolyn Vols. James Chesney, Arthur Dobbeke, Roger Hansen, Melvin Lampley, Sharon Plumley, Jerry Woodley. Alan Davidson, Darla Durham, Mary Hunt, Emma Neahring, James Rashid, Bonnie Zimmerman. 26 F H A Row I, Left to Right: Miss Decker, Sponsor; L. Jaques, B. Truedson, M. Cox, C, Krager, K. Miller, R. De Skeere, C. Fisher. Row II: B. Hurst, K. Klockenga, R. Snodgrass, J. Glafka, B. Stringer, J. Hanson, m! Vetter, C. De Craene, T. Wiseman. Row III: A. Raabe, B. Zimmerman, R. Cooksey, B. Bruhn, D. Martin, S. Plumley, C. Vols, D. Devenynes, F. Hall. Row IV: N. Nelson, M. Cox, G. Rogers, E. Mueller, P. Andersen, M. Fordham, B. Hardy) S. Dabler. Row V: B. Andersen, C. Bomleny, J. Johnson, P. Brigham, J. Berry, E. Hartz. D. Durham K Nelson’ E. Hartz. F H A Officers Seated: E. Hartz, President; Miss Decker, Sponsor; T. Wiseman, Vice President. Standing: S. Dabler, Public Relations; B. A ndersen, Degrees Chairman; J. Berry, Secretary; E. Hartz, Treasurer; J. Johnson, Projects Chairman; G. Rogers, Recreation Leader. F F A Row I, Left to Right: J. Woodley, R. Van Bevern, D. Schaefer, H. Metz, M. Lampley, D. Schaefer, Mr. McKie, Advisor. Row II: R. Sandrock, J. Lowder, L. Woodley, C. Hewitt, C. Peterson, A. Dobbeke. Row III: D. Michlig, S. Thorp, K. Neidetcher, J. Neahring, G. House, R. Anderson. Row IV: B. Chesney, M. Jensen, R. Hanson, G. Rasmussen, W. Rasmussen, B. Smeltzer, M. Eickmeier, D. Johnson. Row V: L. Neahring, R. Nelson, L. Salzman, S. Eickmeier, R. Christensen, D. Anderson, R. DeBrock, K. Krebs, J. Miller. F F A Officers Row I, Left to Right: R. Van Bevern, Treasurer: B. Smeltzer, Vice President; H. Metz, President; M. Jensen, Secretary. Row II: Mr. McKie, Advisor; M. Eickmeier, Sentinel; R. Christensen, Parliamentarian; L. Woodley, Reporter. 29 Conce CLARINETS: S. Dabler, J. Berry, R. Snodgrass, B. Truedson, P. Brigham, M. Fordham, E, Neahring, C, DeCraene. HORNS: J. Michlig, E. Mueller. CLARINETS: D. Durham, G. Roush, R. Jacquet, K. Krebs, J. Rumbold. PERCUSSION: D. Jacobson, B. Chesney, C. Bomleny, G. Pierson. BARITONE: C. Jensen. BASS: D. Devenynes. Officers E. Hartz, President; S. Dabler, Vice President; R. Nelson, Secretary; R. Nordstrom, Treasurer; E. Mueller, Librarian; N. Berry, Business Manager. Kiml ALTO SAXOPHONES: B. Bruhn, K. Lebahn, B. Andersen, L. Kinsley, S. Kirkpatrick, J. Hansen. CORNETS: B. Nelson, E. Hartz, R. Nordstrom, N. Nelson, J. Glafka, G. Rogers, D. Wirth, M. Tornow. TENOR SAXOPHONES: C. Schmidt, N. Berry, P. Andersen. TROMBONES: J. Dabler, D. Michlig. BASS: L. Woodley. DIRECTOR: C. W. Hamilton. Majorettes C. Fisher; D. Martin; M. Fisher; E. Hartz, Drum Major; S. Plumley, C. Vols, C. Krager. 31 Soloists Left to Right: B. Bruhn, E. Hartz, R. Nordstrom, J. Berry, B. Truedson. CORNET TRIO J. Glafka R. Nordstrom G. Rogers CLARINET TRIO S. Dabler J. Berry R. Snodgrass CORNET TRIO N. Nelson R. Nelson E. Hartz CLARINET QUARTET D. Durham M. Fordham C. DeCraene B. Truedson 32 Ensembles Chorus Row I, Left to Right: C. Fisher, B. Truedson, K. Miller, J. Glafka, M. Cox, L. Jaques. Row II: A. Raabe.B. Hurst, R. Snodgrass, Mrs. Johnson, Director; T. Wiseman, R. DeSkeere, C. Krager. Row III: J. Hansen, R. Cooksey, S. Plumley, S. Dabler, B. Bruhn, N. Nelson, C. Vols. Row IV: M. Fordham, K. Nelson, E. Hartz, J. Berry, J. Johnson, E. Hartz, G. Rogers. Row I, Left to Right: C. Fisher,B. Truedson,M. Cox, C. Krager, L. Jaques, Mrs. Johnson, Director. Row II: K. Mil' ler, B. Hurst, M. Fisher, K. Klockenga, J, Glafka, R. DeSkeere. Row 111: R. Snodgrass, A. Raabe, D. Devenynes, C Vols.J. Hansen,M. Vetter,T. Wiseman. Row IV: S. Plumley, B. Bruhn, G. Rogers, M. Fordham, S. Dabler, N. Nelson, R. Cooksey. Row V: E. Hartz, J. Johnson, P. Brigham, J. Berry, E. Hartz, K. Nelson, E. Mueller. Soloists Row 1, left to right: Barbara Hurst, Carolyn Vols. Row 2; Rosalie Snodgrass, Gerald Pierson, Elaine Hartz. Girls’ Ensemble Row 1, left to right: Carolyn Vols, Ethel Hartz, Carol Sue Krager. Row 2: Barbara Hurst, Janice Johnson, Anita Raabe, accompanist. Row 3: Nyla Nelson, Jeanette Berry, Sally Dabler. Girls’ Ensemble Row 1, left to right: Linda Jaques, Beverly Truedson, Katherine Miller, accompanist. Row 2; Beverly Bruhn.Rita Cooksey,TCosalie Snodgrass. Row 3: Glenda Rogers, ■Elaine Hartz, Theora Wiseman. 34 Junior Play Row 1. left to right: R. Cooksey, J. Glafka, A. Raabe. Row 2: J. Neidetcher, E. Hartz. L. Lubbs, M. Tornow, N. Berry, P. Brigham, M. Fordham. P. Brigham, M. Tornow. rA Murder Has Been Arranged’ Senior Play Cast Members Left to Right: M. Fotdham, S. Dabler, R. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, E, Hartz, K. Krebs, S. Plumley, R. Snodgrass, L. Woodley, G. Pierson, B. Schaefer, B. Chesney. 36 One Act Play The Valiant Members of the Cast: Left to Right: Sally Dabler, Ronnie Nordstrom, Gerald Pierson, Robert Nelson, Kerry Krebs, Larry Woodley. The Little Eight One Act Play Contest was held in La Moille this year. There were seven plays presented. La Moille received first place, Manlius, second, and Neponset, third. The Manlius One Act play was directed by Mr. Cliff. Ronnie Nordstrom received the superior major male award for his acting in The Valiant. 37 Pep Club Row 1, left to right: D. Durham, J. Johnson, J. Berry, P. Brigham, E. Hartz, B. Andersen. Row 2: M. Cox, T. Wiseman, R. DeSkeere, B. Hurst, K. Miller, C. Krager, B. Truedson, C. Fisher. Row 3: L. Jaques, R. Snodgrass, C. DeCraene, J. Glafka.C. Vols, B. Stringer, D. Devenyns.J. Hanson, M. Vetter,K. Klockenga, Mrs. Johnson, sponsor. Row 4: A. Raabe, R. Cooksey, N. Nelson, B. -Bruhn, M. Cox, S. Dabler, D. Martin, S. Plumley, B. Zimmerman. Row 5; G. Rogers. J. Neidetcher, P. Andersen, C. Bomleny, K. Nelson, E. Hartz, E. Mueller, M. Fordham, B. Hardy. Pep Club Officers, left to right: J. Berry, J. Johnson, E. Hartz, G. Rogers, S. Dabler, Mrs. Johnson, sponsor; B. Truedson, J. Hanson, R. Cooksey, M. Fordham, P. Andersen. The pep club was very active this year. During football season, they sold pompoms and before the homecoming game, had a snake dance. At the beginning of the season,they had a bake sale. A bus was provided for the members and spectators to ride on during both football and basketball season. Our pep club is'the booster group behind all of Manlius's sports events. 38 Horizon Club Row 1, left to right: Kay Nelson. Janice Johnson, Jeanette Berry, Mrs. Small, Elaine Hartz, Darla Durham, Betti Andersen. Row 2; Katherine Miller, Marilyn Vetter, Anita Raabe, Jeanne Hanson, Barbara Hurst, Rosalie Snodgrass, Theora Wiseman. Row 3: Sharon Plumley, Sally Dabler, Patti Andersen, Ethel Hartz, Glenda Rogers. Beverly Bruhn, Rita Cooksey. OFFICERS; Seated, left to right: Betti Andersen, treasurer; Sally Dabler, secretary; Jeanette Berry, president; Theora Wiseman, vice president. Back row; Mrs. Small, advisor; Ethel Hartz, reporter. Horizon Club is the senior organization of Campfire Girls. We have an active chapter, and we take part in many service projects and activities. This year we worked on the national project, Let Freedom Ring. Our club is the Friendship chapter and is in the Bureau Valley Council of Camp Fire Girls. 39 Latin Club Row l.Left to Right: M. Hunt.R. DeSkeere, Mrs. Small, Advisor; R. Snodgrass, C. DeCraene, B. Hurst. Row II: J. Glafka, C. Vols, L. Lubbs, G. Rogers, S. Plumley, J. Hansen. Row HI: J. Neidetcher, B. Andersen, J. Chesney, C. Bomleny, J Rashid, A. Raabe. Row IV: E. Hartz, G. Pierson, D. Jacobson, N. Berry, D. Johnson, D. Durham, P. Andersen. Latin Club Officers Latin 1: S. Plumley, Consul; C. Vols, Scriba; G. Rogers, Quaestor. Latin II: L. Lubbs, Consul; R. Snodgrass, Sub Consul; P. Andersen, Scriba; B. Andersen, Quaestor; Mrs. Small, Advisor. 40 Annual Staff Row I, Left to Right: Mr. Hamilton, Advisor; H. Hartz, J. Berry, S. Dabler. Row II: L. Woodley, B. Nelson, G. Pierson. Librarians Row I, Left to Right: T. Wiseman, D. Durham, B. Andersen, C. Bomleny. Row II: M. Cox, R. DeSkeere, A. Raabe, Mrs. Small, Head Librarian; G. Rogers, M. Hunt. Row III: B. Bruhn, P. Andersen, P. Johnson, B. Zimmerman, M. F isher, Rita Cooksey. 41 Honor Society Left to right: Miss Miller, Sponsor; T. Wiseman, A, Raabe.R. Van Bevern, B. Stringer, K. Miller. Row 2: S. Dab-ler, J. Dabler, P. Andersen, R. Nordstrum.B. Andersen, L. Lubbs, R. Cooksey. Row 3: j. Berry, G. Pierson, B. Eck-berg, M. Tornow, R. Nelson, J. Johnson, K. Nelson. HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS; Seated, Left to right; Patti Andersen, Secretary; Sally Dabler, Treasurer; Jeanette Berry,President; Ronnie Nordstrum, Vice President. 42 Cheerleaders VARSITY Left to right: Ethel Hartz, Marlene Fordham, Janice Johnson, Sally Dabler. JR. VARSITY Left to right: Darla Durham, Bonni Zimmerman, Anita Raabe, Barbara Hurst. Football Bill Bushell, Football Coach Bill Boyer, Assistant Football Coach MANAGERS Roger Jones Harold Miller Bill Martin Manlius 50 Bureau Twp. 19 Manlius 39 Lamoille 13 Manlius 45 Neponset 20 Manlius 60 Sheffield 21 Manlius 63 Malden 13 46 Harold Metz Dick Johnson Manlius 41 Wyanet 13 Manlius 14 Tiskilwa 20 Manlius 33 Ohio 25 Manlius 66 Bud a 45 47 Bucky Henson Varsity Row 1, Left to Right: N. Berry, P. Nelson, B. Smeltzer, D. Anderson, B. Martin. Row II: D. Johnson, C. Hewitt. Row 111: D. Tracy, B. Henson, M. Eickmeier. Fresh-Soph. Row I, Left to Right: F. Schaefer, L. Lubbs.J. Dabler.A. Davidson, H. Ericson.C. Hunt, C. Peterson, J. Chesney, A. Dobbeke. Row II: S. Eickmeier, M. Tornow, B. Eckberg, R. Nordstrom, C. Peterson, J. Rashid, L. Nearhing, L. Salzman, L. Roland, M. Anderson, R. Hanson. 48 Varsity Row 1, left to right: D. Michlig, D. Anderson, R. Christensen, J. Neahring. Row 2: D. Johnson, M. Kinsley, B. Smeltzer, B. Henson. 49 Varsity Dick Bucky Skip 50 Basketball Bob Larry BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1954-1955 Nov. 30 Walnut Dec. 3 Sheffield • Dec. 7 LaMoille Dec. 10 Malden • Dec. 14 Tampico Dec. 17 Wyanet • Dec. 20-23-Tiskilwa Holiday Tourn. Jan. 4 Walnut Jan. 7 Tiskilwa • Jan. 11 Sheffield Jan. 14 Ohio Jan. 15 Mineral Jan. 18 Lee Center Jan. 21 Buda • Jan. 25- •29-Little 8 Tourn, Feb. 1 Wethersfield Feb. 4 Bureau • Feb. 10 LaMoille Feb. 18 Neponset • Feb. 19 Mineral Marsh Bob 51 Varsity Squad Left to right: C. Hewitt, R. Nordstrom, M. Kinsely, D. Johnson, B. Smeltzer, N. Berry, Mr. Boyer, coach; D, Anderson, L. Sugars, C. Hensen, D. Michlig, B. Andersen. Jr. Varsity Squad Left to right, kneeling: J. Dabler, R. Hensen, L. Salzmann, C. Christensen, M. Tornow, M. Anderson, L. Lubbs. Standing: Mr. Boyer, coach; J. Chesney, C. Hunt, D. Johnson, C. Boyce, J. Neahring, A. Davidson, J. Rashid, Bill Doy, assistant. 52 Track Left to right: B. Smeltzer, D. Anderson. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE RELAY TEAM Marvin Anderson, Charles Hew Ronnie Henson, and Charles Hunt. TRACK SQUAD Front row: Charles Hewitt, Jim Chesney, Alan Davidson, Charles Hunt, and Marvin Anderson. Second row: Ronnie Nordstrom, David Michlig, Jerry Woodley, Bill Chesney, Laverne Salzman, and Bob Smeltzer. Third row: Don Johnson, Roger Hanson, Ronnie Henson, Mannie Eickmeier, Larry Sugars, Dennis Anderson and Coach William Bushell. FRESH-SOPH. TRACK TEAM Front row: Charles Hewitt, Alan Davidson, Charles Hunt, Jim Chesney. Second row: Jerry Woodley. Third row: Don Johnson, Ronnie Henson, Roger Hanson, Marvin Anderson, and Laverne Salzman. - A 54 Junior-Senior Prom Royalty Gay-Nineties Chorus Line-Junior Play Agricultural Advisory Council D A R, Sally Dabler 56 F. H. A. Sweetheart Court F. H. A. Sweetheart Prom Air-raid Homecoming Bonfire Initiation Grand march '55 Graduating Class. Award Winners. Commencement Speaker. Honor Guard. Processional. 59 60 61 Junior High Teachers Mrs. Mary Ballard teaches seventh grade. She has been teaching seventh grade in the Junior High for the last six years. Mrs. Ballard received her training at Illinois State Normal University. MRS. BALLARD Mrs. Helen Doty teaches eighth grade. This is her second year of teaching in the Junior High. She received her training at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon. Iowa. MRS. DOTY 63 7ih Grade Row 1, down: Larry Anderson, Patsy Carrington, Shirley Carrington, Diana Devenyns, Harold C’ox. Row 2: Jet Hall, Harold Hunt, James Jensen, Dorene Johnson, Richard Johnson. Row 3: Gordon Krug, Frances Latham. August Lowder, Jack Lower, Bill Mueller. Row 4: Leon Olson, Linda Pearson, Darwin Pierson, Marilee Plumley, Beverly Pont. Row 5: Bruce Raabe, Patty Rashid, Janice Roseling, Kenneth Russell, Larry Rombout. Row6: Norman Schu-neman, Judith Seipel, Ronnie Smeltzer, Judy Snodgrass, Bill Swan, Donna Zimmerman. 64 8th Grade Row 1 down: Ronald Anderson, Terry Anspach, Jerry Burba, Max Chesney, Jerene Christensen, Francis Driessens. Row 2: Barbara Elmore, Kathryn Foy, Robert Frank, Don Funderberg, Waneta Hall, Larry Hansen. Row 3: Ronald Hard, Sandra Henson, Sandra Heston, Roger Jones, Ua Jorgensen, Lonnie Kinsley. Row 4: Sharon Kirkpatrick, Karla Krebs, Gloria Latham, Karen Lebahn, Duane Martin, Joe Michlig. Row 5: Harold Miller, Don Neidetcher, Jon Nelson, Beverly Plotner, Brian Raabe, Gary Roush. Row 6: Judy Rnmbold, Carol Schmidt, Kenneth Stringer, Connie Thomas, Gifford Thompson, Duane Wirth, Rita Wiseman. 65 Band Seated left to right: J. Lower, P. Rashid, M. Plumley, N. Schuneman, G, Roush, J. Rumbold, K. Krebs. Standing: L. Olson, D. Johnson, B. Raabe, D. Wirth, J. Snodgrass, H. Cox, J. Michlig, D. Devenyns, K. Lebahn, C. Schmidt, S. Kirkpatrick, L. Kinsley. Mr. Hamilton, Director. Chorus Seated left to right: Mrs. Johnson. Director; L. Pearson. J. Seipel. N. Schuneman. P. Rashid, J. Roseline. G. Lat-ham. Second Row: K. Krebs, W. Hall. S. Heston, B. Raabe, R. Smeltzer, J. Rumbold, S. Henson. M. Plumley. Third Row: J. Snodgrass, C. Schmidt, D. Pierson. D. Funderberg. T. Anspach, K. Lebahn, S. Kirkpatrick. Fourth Row: D. Devenyns, B. Plotner, L. Hansen, G. Roush, B. Raabe, H. Cox, B. Pont, I. Jorgensen. 66 Junior High Basketball HEAVYWEIGHTS Standing left to right: Mr. Bushell, Coach; D. Funderberg, G. Thompson, G. Roush, F. Driessens, J. Michlig. Kneeling: M. Chesney, B. Raabe, R. Jones, J. Burba, H. Miller, H. Cox, COMPLETE SQUAD LIGHTWEIGHT Left to right: K. Pierson, B. Raabe, D. Martin, L. Hansen, D. Wirth, Mr. Bushell, Coach; D. Peirson, R. Anderson, J. Lower, A. Lowder, N. Schune-man. 67 SOFTBALL TEAM Front row: Norman Schuneman, Kenny Pierson, Jack Lower, August Lowder, Bruce Raabe, Kenny Russell. Second row: Duane Martin, Harold Hunt, Darwin Pierson, Don Funderburg, Larry Hansen, Ronald Anderson. Third row: Joe Michlig, Gary Roush, Francis Driessens, Harold Cox, Duane Wirth. Fourth row: Max Chesney, Ronnie Hard, Brian Raabe, Roger Jones, Jerry Burba, Harold Miller. SEVENTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS Judy Snodgrass, Marilee Plumley, Patti Rashid. A A o EIGHTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS Sharon Kirkpatrick, Sandra Henson, Connie Thomas, Judy Rumbold. BASKETBALL SQUAD First row: Norman Schuneman, August Lowder, Jack Lower, Bruce Raabe, Duane Martin, Larry Hansen, Ronald Anderson, and Darwin Pierson. Second row: Don Funderburg, Joe Michlig, Duane Wirth, Gary Roush, Harold Cox, Max Chesney, Brian Raabe, Harold Miller, Jerry Burba, Roger Jones, and Coach William Bushell. 68