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

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On August 29, 1952, twenty-nine green freshmen, sev- enteen girls and twelve boys, started up the steps toward graduation. After the first few weeks we became accus- tomed to the routine of high school classes. Our first year we elected the following officers: President--Dennis fSkipj Anderson Vice-President--Patti Andersen Secretary--Kay Nelson Treasurer--Bill Chesney Advisor--Fred Russel Our first high light of the year---INITIATION, Sep- tember 12. The boys looked very feminine carrying their dolls and dressed in negligee, night caps, and high heels. The girls looked very cute dressed in their dad's pajamas, one bedroom slipper, one hip boot, and with their hair in twenty pig tails. As we recall that day, we think of how funny we must have looked to the upper classmen. At the beginning of the year, Marshall Kinsley joined our class, but before the year was over, we lost Shirley Partin, Shirley Benoodt, Orvin Webb, and Beth Swansong leaving a total of twenty-five in our class. We ended our first year feeling less green and much older. After a summer of fun and hard work, we returned in the fallwith twenty-six in our class, eleven boys and fif- teen girls. We gained one new member, Linda Jaques. Later we lost Charles Boyce, due to illness. Our officers for this year were: President--Theora Wiseman Vice -President--Rita Dell Cooksey Secretary--Katherine Miller Treasurer--George House Advisor--Mrs. Small We sold magazines at the beginning of the year and also ordered our class pins. Our main event for the year was our Sophomore Dance on December 22, following the Manlius vs Mineral basket- ball game. On March 19, we had a lot of fun having a St. Patrick's Day Party. With a junior air of authority, we returned to school in the fall of '54 with twenty-four membersg Janet Pyse having moved away during the summer. We now had four- teen girls and ten boys, later gaining Art Ghys for a total of twenty-six. The officers for this year were: President--Theora Wiseman Vice-President--David Michlig Secretary--Patti Andersen Treasurer--Richard Van Bevern Advisors--Miss Decker and Mr. Cliff During the second semester, we gained three new membersg Patricia Brigham, Ioan Neidetcher, and Beth Swanson - -but we also lost three me mbersg Ge orge House, George Krug, and Art Ghys. This left us with twenty-five members in our class, eight boys and seventeen girls. We all looked forward to getting our class rings which came in November. We decorated the football field for the Homecoming game on October 1. We again took an active part in the magazine cam- paign. Some of our projects through-out the year were the coke machine, Bar-B-Q dinner, and hobo day. Out- standing was the Junior Dance on December 3, following the Manlius vs Sheffield game. On May 6 and 7, we presented the Junior Class Play, ONLY AN ORPHAN GIRL . The play was well attended and proved to be quite a success. Another great scene was the Jr. and Sr. Banquet and Promon May 14. Our theme was U.S.S. Memories . Al- though we worked hard, we enjoyed it. On August 29, we serious seniors walked up the steps and in the door to finish our high school career. There were twenty-six members since Marilyn Peterson joined us, eighteen girls and eight boys. Officers chosen were: President--Ronald Nordstrom Vice-President --Beth Swanson Secretary--Theora Wiseman Treasurer--Kay Nelson Advisors--Miss Peters and Mr. Vroman Many alumni returned for our Homecoming Dance on October 15, following the Manlius vs Sheffield game. The theme for the dance was AUTUMN LEAVES . To raise money for our senior trip, we again partici- pated in the magazine campaign, sold necklaces, had din- ners at noon, and had a Glenn Miller record dance. Again this year, our play, TWELVE ANGRY MEN , was held two nights--November 18 and 19, It proved very successful. The senior class was in charge of the conces- sion stand atthe football games and part of the basketball games at New Bedford. ln January Elaine Hartz was chosen as the DAR Award Winner. Two big projects accomplished this year were the pub- lishing of our school paper, THE DEVIL'S TALE , and the MIRROR, our annual. A May evening was the scene of our final prom. Our King and Queen reigned in pomp splendor through a long night. The juniors worked hard to make it a highly suc- cessful evening for one and all. Good things must come to an end. Sooooo, graduation finally arrived with all the homework, and other memo- ries now a part of the past. Our finalschool activity which we were all highly an- ticipating was our trip to New York City. This we lelt was a wonderful way to bring to a close our four memorable years at Manlius High School. Written by Patti and Betti Andersen

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ny f MARILYN PETERSON F.H.A.1,2,3,4g Hi-Tri1,2,3g Lan- guage Club2,3g Weekly Tiger Staff Feature Writer 33 Pep Club 45 An- nual Staff 4g Senior Class Play 4g Librarian 4. Ronnie N. Beth S. Kay N. Theora W. Bet A. Pat A. Skip A. vrpatnl Beverly B. Bill C. Rita Dell C. Rich D.B, Marlene F. Elaine H. I know, I know! Linda J. Don't call me UF!-aogll! Don't call me Red ! What do you think? Why? Edie M. My hair is a mess. Dave M. Kath M. Who, Me? Joan N. Guess what!!! I don't know! Pete P. Of course I won't join the Navy, Rosalie S. You know what? Stan T. I'm not going out to- Bev T. night. Hey, Frog! Porky V. B. I don't have my Marilyn V. speech ready. I5 Marsh K. MARLENE FORDHAM F.l-l.A, 1,'2,3,4g F.l-l.A. Reporter 1, 4g Junior Varsity Cheerleader lg Varsity Cheerleader 2,3,4g Chorus 1,2,3,4g Horizon Club lg Band 2, 3,4g Plays, One-Act 2,4g Junior Play 2, Senior Play 3g Stage Man- ager 33 Pep Club 2,3,4g Pep Club Treasurer 2, President 3g Ir.-Sr. Prom Attendatn 3g Annual Staff 4. Bob ! ! Here I am, girls!!! ! I'll never go steady, AGAIN. Just laughing. I'm in the jailhouse now. I don't have to play anymore. Which way is Wis- consin? Here I am, boys! ! !! What did she say? I don't understand this bookkeeping. What? Huh?

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THE CASE OF THE MISSING P RT ER As the scene opens in 1976, we hear the man sitting under a city light in the city police station, as he says, This is the city, I'm a city cop. DUM DA DUM DAAAA! ! ! ! l My name - Flatfoot Nordstrom. My job - finding my partner, Friday, who has been missing since Wednesday. Maybe some of my old classmates can help me find him. All Iwant is the facts. In order to get a clue, I started my investigation with the famous saxophone duet, The Andersen Twins, who just completed an engagement at the Chez Paree in Chi- cago. They sent me on the trail of the head waiter at that club who is none other than Skip Anderson. I asked him a few questions. The only reply I could get was. Who me? I don't know notin'. The only lead he could give me wasto go to the Tribune Tower, where I found an office door marked - Advice to the Lovelorn, Editor, Beverly Bruhn, Girl Reporter. I told her, I just want the facts, Mam. I left her office not with so much know- ledge of where Friday was, but at least I got some free advice in regard to any lonely hearts. I picked up the investigation with Rita Dell Cooksey, well-known for her work as director of juvenile delin- quency - school. Iremembered she was going to be a teacher, but didn't figure it would be that sort of teaching. She gave me my first real brake -whenlgot back to the squad car, I discovered it was mine. 11:25 a.m. - time for lunch. I stopped at a little res- taurant in the neighborhood - Richie's. It was one of a chain of restaurants run by a Texas oil tycoon,Richard DeBrock, another of the class of '56. Mr. DeBrock was not available for questioning, as he was in Texas watch- ing another gusher come in. 11:45 a.m. - Over a piece of apple pie, Ihappened to spy something walking in a fur coat, with dark glasses, being led by a leash attached to a poodle. It was none other than the script writer for MAD comics, Sophie Star- sand, alias Marlene Fordham. The only information she could give me was that comic books may jump to 3045. 11:46 a.m. - I rushed to the nearest corner newstand to get a copy of MAD Comics before the prices changed. Who should be running the stand? None other than Elaine Hartz, who, being a loyal citizen, gave me a hot tip by telling me to check with the Who Am l panel show over COW-TV. 8:00 p.m. - After getting picked up for speeding, I finally made my way to the studio and made special ar- rangements to appear for that evening. I arrived just as Richard Van Bevern was singing the commercial which put the program on the air. The first guest was a girl that wasn't sure who she was ever since she fell from her horse while riding in the English Steeplechase. After much de- liberation, the panel informed her that she was Marilyn Peterson, world famous horse jockey. Overjoyed at dis- covering her identity, Marilyn cried Hi Ho Silverl , and galloped from the stage. 8:10 p.m. - I received the signal that I was next on stage. As I came on the stage, Iwas greeted by the mod- erator, Mr. David Michlig, well-known broadway colum- nist. He introduced me to the first member of the panel who was Miss Snodgrass, currently starring in a radio pro- gram, Just Plain Bill . The next panelist was a gentle- man whose name was Thorp, known to all for his Pulitz- er Prize winning book, THE VIOLET TATTOO. The next two panelists were Miss Vetter and Miss Neidetcher, two well -known nurses - one specializesin right eye and ear and the other, left eye and ear. The final memberof the panel wasMr. Kinsley, world champion chess player. Itook my seat alongside the mod - erator and give them my problem: Who is my man Fri- day? Where is he and why isn't he working? This wide awake panel informed me that my man Friday was none other than Big Bill Chesney - DUM DA DUM DUM I I l The second part of the question stumped the experts. I told them I was just after the facts, so they sent me to the Polo Grounds in New York where the All-Star, All- Girl, eight-man Qwomanj football team was playing the Green Bay Packers in an exhibition football game. I got there just as the announcer was giving the line-up: Left end, Beth Swansong left guard, Beverly Truedsong center, Linda Jaquesg right guard, Theora Wiseman, right end and captain of the team, Pat Polsong left half, Kay Nelson, right half, Katherine Millerg quarterback, Edith Mueller. just as the announcer finished, I glanced at the bench and happened to see my man Friday, Big Bill Chesney, holdingawater bucket. Istormed over, told himlwanted the facts as to why he wasn'tworking todayghis answer, I'm your man Friday, but today is Thursday. This ended CaseNumber1956 ...... ....