Manteno High School - Mantenau Yearbook (Manteno, IL)

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The C ass History of 19 9 On a clear bright morning in August of 1955, forty-five Freshies made their first entrance into the halls of M. H. S. Although we were G reen we weren't a bit shy. In our first class meeting we elected Bob Carter, Pre- sident: Kenny Bertrand, Vice-President, Ora Lee La More, Secretary-Treasurer: Stuart Switzer, Student Council Representatives and Ora Lee La More our Annual Staff member. Mr. Shreffler and Mrs. Emmons were our class- sponsors. Later in the year Bob Carter andOra Lee La More were elected best Freshmen. As Freshmen we thought our world had really been turned topsy-turvy when we had to dress that way for initiation. CClothes inside out and backwardsg After suffering through that, we looked forward to being sophomores. Wilma Brown, Charles Abbott, Jerry Pearce and Robert Lagesse, joined us during the year, but Patsy Uran, Pam Cummings and Judy Marek moved elsewhere. Our members swelled to fifty-sixinourSophomore year by adding Mae Prairie, Pat Holmes, Mary Lou Jacobs, Sandy Lawrence, Tanny Trepanier, Jim Saunders, Norma Trzmer, Sandra Benoit, Sandra Mettlock, and Bill Cas- per. We closed the year with fifty-four members as Sandra Bacon and Smart Switzer left. Officers for the year were Bob Carter, President: Kent Crouse, Vice-President: Ora Lee La More, Secretary-Treasurer: Kenny Bertrand and Jerry Pearce, Student Council members: Kelly Leverett was our Amiual Staff representative and Kelly Leverett and Bob Carter were selected as best Sophomores. Sponsors for the year were Mrs. Rice and Mr. Hayes. Betty Niet- feldt and Sandy Lawrence were elected members of the Girls Athletic Board. As Sophomores we enjoyed the oppor- tunity of initiating this year's Green Freshmenl! Seeing their green make-up and turned about clothes brought back memories. The farll F reshmen-Sophomore party was fun tool What a wonderful feeling it was to know we were Juniors in the fall of 1957. Officers elected for the coming year were: President, Harold Schroth: Vice-President, Kent CrousegSecretary,Mary Lou Jacobs: Treasurer, Kelly Leverett: Student Council members were Stuart Switzer and Bob Carter. On theGirls Athletic Board were Betty Nietfeldt and Sandy Lawrence. Annaul staff representatives were Kelly Leverett, Darlene Reardanz, Mary Lou Jacobs, Kathy Pilcher and Judy Wilson. Mr. Shreffler and Mr. Battrell were our sponsors. Best Juniors were Judy Wilson and Bob Carter. Our first highlight of the year was the Junior Class Play, a three act comedy entitled The Boarding House Reach, directed by Mr. Harvey Battrell. The Junior-Senior Prom given in May was our sec- ond big event. Tropical Fantasy was the theme of the all-night prom which included a movie and a chicken feast in the early morning hours. During the year Della Spaenhower, Lowell Jacobs, Jackie Friego, Phyllis Simmons and Stuart Sweitzer joined our class, while KentC rouse, Ronald Curl, Ora Lee La More, Betty Nietfeldt, Harry Mimiish, Norma Turner, Kenny Triebull, James Saunders, Mary Ann McNulty and Charles Abbott were no longer with us. Ah, Seniors at lastIClass officers for this all important year were: President, Harold Schroth, Vice-President: La Vern Keller: Secretary. Judy Wilson: Treasurer, Sandy Lawrence. Our class sponsors were Mr. Hayes and Mr. Bieber. Student Council representatives elected were: Bob Carter, Stuart Switzer and Kenny Bertrand. Senior An- nual staff members were Kelly Leverett, Darlene Reardanz, Mary Lou Jacobs, Judy Wilson, Eloise Gordon, Kathy Jo Pilcher and Harold Schroth. We were glad to have Tom Thornton join our class of 1959 but were sorry to lose Larry Pool, Phyllis Simmons, and Jackie F reigo. On November 7, we presented the Senior Class Play Shy Guy under the direction of Miss Bette Rockwood. Some of the other money raising activities for that all important Senior trip have been: built forty pigloos, three paper drives, sold school pencils, basketball programs, bedroom slippers and numerous other things. It was well worth our efforts because we throughly enjoyed our class trip. Now, as we end our school days at M. H. S. with graduation we look forward to what the future holds. Reported by Kathy Jo Pilcher Harold Schroth 27

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HAROLD SCHROTH A man of an unbounded stomach. Class President 3,43 F.F.A. 1-4, Secretary 2, Treasurer 33 Dairy Judging Team 1,23 District Secretary 33 State Farmer Degree 33 Tractor 1, 23 Hayseeds 2-43 M Club 2, 3g N.H.S. 2'4Q An- nual Staff 43 Panther Press 43 Play Casts 3,42 Band 1-4, President 33 Arion Award 23 Soloist 1-43 Basketball 2, Manager 13 Boys' State Dele- gate 33 Stunt Show 1-43 Biology Show 3. STUART SWITZE2 Transfer to Onarga 2 Transfer from Onarga 3 Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish. M Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 43 Pep Club 1,3,43 Latin Club 43 Student Council 1, 3,4, Vice-President 43 Panther Press 4, Sports Editor 43 Play Casts 3,43 Baseball l,4, Manager 33 Basketball 1, 4, Manager 3. DELLA SPAENHOWER Transfer Bluffs 3 with time do not toy, for hard work and thinking give you joy. F.H.A. 1,23 Play Cast 33 Biology Show 43 G. A. A. 2. TOM THORNTON Transfer Pana 4 His thinking is sound . . . for success he's surely bound. Conservation Club 1, 23 Pep Club 43 Boys' Chor- us 13 Play Staff 43 Voted School Title 2g Foot- ball Manager l, 2g Basketball Manager 1, 2g Track Manager 1, 23 Tumbling Team 2. TANNY TREPANIER Transfer OLA 2 Quiet kids . . let me talk! Pep Club 2-43 Library Club 3,41 Girls' Chorus 2,3, Mixed Chorus 23 Panther Press 43 Play Prompter 4, Associate Director 3. JUDY WILSON C'harming, sweet, and always neat. Class Secretary 4g F.H.A. 1, 23 Pep Club 1'4Q Latin Club 23 Library Club 3, 4, Secretary-Trea- surer 4g Girls' Athletic Board 1-33 N.H.S. 3, 43 Girls' Chorus 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1'3Q Annual Staff 3,4, Assistant Business Manager 43 Panther Press 3,41 F.T.A. 2, 33 Play Cast 3,41 Band 1, Contest Accompanist 1'31 Cheerleader l-4, Captain 43 Best Junior Girl3 M Club Queen's Court 1,23 F.F.A. Sweetheart Court 3,43 Stunt Show 1'4Q Biology Show 43 Student Secretary 43 School Reporter 43 Class Wi1143 Prom Chairman 3.

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Trip Down the Years from now on memories wings, l'll see again this hall And here's the list of characters that I'll again recall. If you admire intelligence, then Lowell's just your type. Aside his theories even Albert Einsteins look like tripe. Kathy, cute but studious, has planned her future path. We'll see her back in Ivied-halls, but this time - teaching math. Although our Marsha is so quiet, she's really quite a gal. She has ability and brains and she's, to all, a pal. And there's Ron Feldsien, standing there, so tall and debonair. Can you imagine him without his closely crew-cut hair? As president of F.H.A., this Judy served this year Her homemaking will be well used, of this we have no fear. Harold McQueen - a scientific farmer hopes to be His crop production will upset our land's economy. Tanny, lately starry-eyed, was pricked by cupids dart A Fraternity pin is what she wears to show whose got her heart. Jerry Pearce can surely send his auto's wheel awhirl 1'll give you odds, his passenger will be a junior girl. Della, who so greatly helped produce our Junior play will through study and hard work, a surgeon be someday. For Harold Schroth, our president, the future holds no fear. He will surely gain success as an agricultural engineer. Judi, our class beauty has a rosy future life: A model secretary or somebody's model wife. Johnny Griffith's dimples and his sense of humor will in future years quite happily be in our memories still. Sandi Lawrence led the cheers this year - for you and me Her personality makes friends wherever she may be. ln any sport, LaVern can always exercise control. To follow Mr. Battrell's steps is what he's made his goal. Sherry Doty needs a dual personality She hopes to have an office job and still a housewife be. Bob Carter always can be found, within his Chevelet. with a mind like his he'll soon direct more than our two class plays Sharon Kannberg, very aptly plays the clarinet She hopes a stewardess to be in a super-sonic jet. A small but awfully peppy lad is Johnny Altmeyer Of his good humor, jokes and fun we surely never tire. Donna is so courteous, we really think she's grand And if ever you're introuble she'11 extend a helping hand. Dennis Bringelson was great as drummer in our band His experience in F.F.A. will help him till the land. Sandra Benoit, just like a girl, can't quite make up her mind. As a secretary or a nurse, she'l1 be the best you'l1 find. Adrian, so tall and shy, is still considered tops. He helped by adding to our plays, nice scenery and props. 28