Mendota High School - Atodnem Yearbook (Mendota, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1941 volume:

+I i hi J L f 1 l '1 i ? H 1 i Q X 4 R 1 3 i l' E 1 3 . F s li s , ia V V is E .i X , 'r 5 2 v gxrfsy x . -- , . 3 4 Within the few short pages of this annual is woven the story of four eventful years on our high school campus. Presented here are the trials and tribulations, joys and sorrows of a student body eager to conceive new ambitions and striving to realize them. If we of the annual stall succeed in recall- ing to your mind memories of days spent in M. T. H. S. and the youthful pleasures you experienced. there, then we feel our efforts have not been altogether useless. To the newly elected members ol the Board ol Education, Mr. Dean, Mr. Goebel, and Mr. Truclrenbrod, the Senior Class of 1941 wishes to dedicate this annual. May they en- joy their new ollices and meet with success in all their endeavors. Published by the Senior Class of Mendota Township High School Mendota, Illinois Printed by the Peoria Blueprint and Photopress Co. Peoria, Illinois Title-page Photographer Atodnem Photographer Raphael McCarthy Donald Bader ' ev ORGANIZATIONS Ruth Spenader, chr. Betty Howe Doris Blair Dale Kromm Jack Trout BOYS' ATHLETICS Wayne Spenader, ch Robert Krenz Robert Larlrin Lowell Lathrop Franlr Seno Glen Harjes TYPISTS Evelyn Lamps, chr. Clara Reppin Doris Moore Beverly Bankes Geraldine Colley Theresa Guilloyle Ellen Larson Y. ,fl swf EDITO R-Clifton Bader ASSISTANT EDITORS-Christ Troupis, Loretia Zolper BUSINESS MANAGER-Henry Hollision ASSISTANT-Robert Woolley CLASSES Kafhryn Kra mer, chr. Earl LeFevre Clarice Grosch FEATU RES Margarei Huss, chr. Nafhan Cullinan Robedewoolley Jeanne Micheal 'Z GIRLS' ATHLETICS ' Gladys Teauseau, chr. Harrief Quandahl Rufh Brown PHOTOGRAPHY Henry Holliston, chr. Lyle Sukon Marian Ellingen Delmore Scoit Roberk Reclr Arthur Brown ART Loreita Zolper, chr Florence Lucas Delmore Scoft .lack Dudgeon Twila Baker Lois Rave Alwin Meyer M. E. STEELE, Principal in 'a S ' 014444-4l1L1.l'oa4f Four years ago a group of eighty we-haven't-learned-to-put-our-hair-up-yet, girls and ''we're-the-toughest-kids-in-town,'' boys, tugged at the big white doors of M. H. S. till the teachers came to our rescue and the class of '41 pulled open those doors of learning, stuck already , and entered upon our high school career. ' Our years as freshies passed somehow and already we were beginning to be given recogni- tion in debate, football, music and dramatics. For our freshman year, Christ Troupis served as presi- dent, Doris Blair as vice-president, LorettafZolper as secretary-treasurer, and Margaret Huss, Kathryn Kramer, Wayne Spenader, and Marion Ellingen, as Student Councillors. Fred Wagner was our cheerleader. ln our sophomore year with the help of our advisers Miss Breese, Mr. Zimdars and Mr. Fisher, and our class officers Clifton Bader, Harriett Quandahl and Doris Blair, we showed the new fresh- men and the upper classmen we were not to be ignored. One of our members, Christ Troupis, won his major letter in debate. Glen Harjes, Frank Seno, and Donald Cromwell received majors in football. Seno and Larkin received their track letters, and Seno his major in basketball. But we weren't all great athletes and long-winded orators. We had our musicians too, and maybe more than our share. Clifton Bader had the male lead in the operetta Blow Me Down, and Margaret Huss was accompanist for the same operetta. Kathryn Kramer was accompanist for two choruses of which ten of our classmen were members, as well as pianist for the girls' sextet and boys' quartette. But soon we were juniors and this proved another year of advancement and recognition for us. Seno, Larkin, Krenz, Harjes, and Cromwell had key positions on the football team, and six of our players were lettermen on the basketball team. As juniors we chose Robert Woolley as president, and he was aided by Christ Troupis and Kathryn Kramer. With the help of Miss Hanson the junior class play June Mad was presented and received a huge ovation from the audience. Our Hawaiian Prom, on June 5, won much recognition for our class's artistic and creative ability. This year as seniors we elected Christ Troupis, president, Clifton Bader, vice-president, Loretta Zolper, secretary-treasurer: Robert Woolley, Student Council member: and Fred Wagner, cheer- leader. We presented our senior class play The Night of .lanuary Sixteenth, which because of its spectacular subject matter and splendid acting and production, was an outstanding achievement in M. T. H. S. dramatic history. lt was a credit to our class and to the student management which sponsored it. During this year Loretta Zolper acted as G. A. A. president. This organization with the senior class presented the annual Senior-G. A. A. Carnival on April 25. This carnival was different from its predecessors because of a new act, The Faculty Follies. This skit, which was much publicized, drew townspeople and students alike to see the instructors cut-up. Again the basketball and football teams were composed largely of senior lettermen. We were prominent in the music department with four of our girls as members of the state winning octet and three seniors members in the mixed quartette. Lois Feik, as well as the brass ensemble and clarinet quartette, which contained three of our members, entered State Contest and received second division. Now, as our four-year sojourn draws to its inevitable close, we are presenting our final en- deavor to you who will follow in our footsteps. We hope you will accept our ATODNEM as a remembrance of the class of '41. CHRIST TROUPIS Track-2, 3 Basketball-1 Glee Club-1 Debate-l, 2, 3, 4 Varsity-2, 3, Externporaneous Speaking-2, 3, Class Plays-3, 4, Advertising Mgr,-4 Class President-I, 4 Class Vice-Pres.--3 Student Council--3, 4, Pres,-4 Prom Committee-Chairman-3 Annual Staff--Asst. Editor-4 Hi'Liqht-4 Carnival Committee-1, 2, 4 All-School Play-3 LORETTA ZOLPER G.A.A.--1, 2, 3, 4, Tennis Mgr.-2 Hockey Mgr.-3 Pres. of G.A.A.-4 Orchestra-I, 2, 3 Class Play-4 Class Sec.-Treas,-1, 4 Tennis-1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball-2, 3 Hockey-I, 2, 3, Varsity-3 Archer -2, 3 Prom Committee-3 Carnival Committee-4 Annual Stall-4, Asst. Editor All-School Play-3 CLIFTON BADER Track-1, 2 Band-'l, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra-I, 2, 3, 4 Boys' Chorus-I, 2,3 Mixed Chorus-I, 2, 3 Operetta-I, 2, 3 Boys' Quartet-2, 3 Class Plays-3, 4 Class President-2 Class Vice-president-4 Carnival Committee-I, 2, 4 Prom Committee-3 Annual Stall-4, Editor-in-chief Hi-Light-4, Editor-in-chiel All-School Play-3 Sim, ,s , ri llrQ'Q-ilspirflj MARGARET HUSS Hockey-I, 3 Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4 Tennis-2, 3, 4 Baseball-l, 2 Girls' Chorus-I, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus-l, 2, 4 Band-3 Orchestra-I, 2, 3 Operetta-I, 2 Sextet Acc.-I Dramatics-I, 2, 3 Class Play-4 Student Council-1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas.-4 G.A.A.-1, 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman-4 Prom Committee-3 Carnival Committee--2, 3, 4 Annual Staff-1, 4 '-Light-4 ' osear WOOLLEY ' Tennis-4 Debate-I, 2, 3, 4, Va rsity-3, 4 -Q, Class Play-4, Business Mgr.--4 If I Ring Cornmittee-Chairman-3 , nival Committee-I, 2, 4 ', CI President-3 dent Council-4 i-Light-Asst. Editor-4 Hi-Y-1, 2, 3 Prom. Committee-3 Xf if U X lk nual Staff-Asst. to Bus. Mgr. iv? MARION ELLINGEN K I Hockey-I, 2, 3, 4 Basketball-I, 2, 3, 4 Archery-I, 2, 4 l Girls' Chorus--I, 2, 3, 4 ' :fl r Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4 A J Orchestra-2, 3, 4 , Dramatics-I !' , Class Play-4 r T' Student Council--I, 2, 3, 4 i ,I G.A.A.-I, 2, 3, 4 -. I Archery Manager-4 ' Carnival Committee--4 Annual Staff-4 l All-School Play-3 Octet-3, 4 WAYNE SPENADER Football-1, 2, 3, 4, Va rsity--3, 4 Golf Team-4 Basketlfall-I, 2, 3, 4, Va rsity-3, 4 Class P ay-3 Student Council-1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres.-4 Hi'Y-1, 2, 3, Vice'President-3 Prom Committee-3 Annual Stall-4 Hi-Light-4 Carnival Committee-I, 2, 4 LOIS FOOTE Baseball-I, 2 Carnival Committee-1, 2 LYLE SUTTON Track-2 Band-2, 3, 4 Orchestra-1, 2, 3, 4 Boys' Chorus-3 Class Play-4 Hi-Y-3 Annual Stall-4. . f ' .' f suit. Q, I. mx ' x .X x x -, I fx s. -..f ,L We KATHRYN KRAMER Basketball-1 Volleyball-I Girls' Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-I, 2, 3, 4 Operetta-I, 3, 4 Sextet Accompanist-2, 3 Mixed Quartet Accompanist-4 Boys' Quartet Accornpanist-2, 3 Boys' Chorus Accompanist-2 Class Secretary-Treasurer-3 Student Council-I, 2, 3, 4 G.R.-I, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-2, 4 G.A.A.-2, 3, 4 Prom Committee-3 Ring Committee-3 Carnival Committee-2, 4 Annual Sta If-4 HAROLD FRANK F.F.A.-3, 4 DORIS FOSTER was Q' ROBERT KRENZ Football-l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity-3, 4 Basketball-l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity-3, 4 Track-l, 4 Tennis Team-4 Glee Club-1 Class Play-3 Hi-Y-I, 2, 3, Secretary-3 r m mmi P o Co ttee-3 Annual Stall-4 DORIS BLAIR Basketball-l, 2 Hockey-1 5 Girls' Chorus-I, 2, 3, 4 ' Octet-3, 4 Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4 Mixed Ouarlet-4 Class Plays-3, 4 Class Secretary-Treasurer-3 Class Vice-president-2 G.A.A.-I, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas.-3 G.R.-2, 3, Vice-president-3 Prom Committee-3 Carnival Committee--3 Annual Stall-4 LOWELL KEITH LATHROP Transler from Sandwich lll. Basketball-1, 2, 3 4, Nlarsity-3, 4 Class Vice.-Pres.-Q Student Council-I Class Play-3 Prom Committee-3 Carnival Committee-4 Annual Stall-4 DONNELL McCONVlLLE Football, 3, 4 F.F.A.--I, 2 CLARA REPPIN Hockey-1 Dramatics-2 G,A.A.-I Annual Sta If-4 DALE KROMM Football-3, 4, Va rsity-4 F.F.A.-2, 3, 4, Pres.-4 Annual Stall-4 FLORENCE LUCAS Baseball-l, 2, 3 Annual Staff--4 ALAN WYLIE MUNSON Football-9, 3, 4, Varsity-4 Track'-9, 3 F.F.A.-l, 2 JEANNE MICHAEL Transfer from Sturgis, Mich. Basketball-I, 2 Band-l, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus-I, 2 ' 1 Debate-1 U ..-,, ., - G R I 2 3 G.A.A.--I, 9 '- T7 Orchestra-3 C -' Class Play-3 Prom Committee--3 Annual Stall-4 IW' srwg ELEANOR GOULD Glee Club-l, 2 HENRY HOLLISTON Band-l, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra-l, 2, 3, 4 Clarinet Quartet-9, 3, 4 Prom Committee-3 Annual Stall--4 Hi-Light-4 Class Play-Stage Crew-3, 4 NORMA JOHNSON Translzr from Compton Basketball-l, 2, 3 Archery-9, 3 Baseball-l, 9, 3 Class Play-2 G.A.A.-1, 2, 3, Pres.-3 T-'Her-1, 2, 3, Am. Editor-2, Editor ,. av. FRED WAGNER Class Plays-3, 4 Band-2, 3, 4 Orchestra-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4 Boys' Quartet-3 Mixed Quartet-4 Brass Sextette-4 Operette-3 Drum Major-3, 4 Music Manager-4 Cheer Leader-l, 4 DORRIS MOORE Girls' Chorus-3 Mixed Chorus--3 Operctta-l, 2, 3 Annual Stall-4 Hi-Light--3 CUFFORD BAUER. Football-4 Track-3, 4, Varsity-4 F.F.A.--l , 9 ' Prom Committee-3 X GERALDEAN COFFEY Basketball-1, 2, 3 Hockey-l, 2, 3 Debate-I, 2 Class Play-4 G.A.A.-l, 2, 3 Carnival Committee-1 Annual Staff-4 ROBERT LARKIN Football-l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity-3, 4 4 Basketball-3, 4, Va rsity-3, Track-2 3, 4, Varsity-2, 3, 4 Annual Stall--4 wr 45 l .,, X, X XX, Q- X XM X C' Q CLARICE GROSCH - ,A Archery--Y Hockey-2 griamasics-2 Anmlszsrr-4 ' Q GLENN HARJES A 'X HARRIETT QUANDAHL Football-1,Q,a,4,v 'f-2,34 3 'A ssskenmii-1, 2, 3, rfvglslfy-3,'4 ' XX Track-l, 2, 3, 4, Varsit Class Play-3 YA Hi-Y-l, 2, 3, Treas.-2 Prom Committee-3 Ring Committee-3 Carnival Committee-1, 2, 4 Annual Stall-4 RUTH EIBERGER l r Basketball-l, 2, 3, 4 Hockey-1, 2, 3 Tennis-1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra-l, 2, 3 Class Play-3 Glass Secretary-Treas.-3 G.A.A.-1, 2, 3, 4, Tennis Mgr.-3 Prom Committee-4 Carnival Committee-4 Annual Sialf-4 DELMORE SCOTT Glee Club-3 B -Ch -1, 2,3 Opefeffd-3 Nlllfia clibrlilis-2, 3,4 Rang Committee-3 iii? Eldvm 3 r YR He-'LiQhtlL dy I il A r' X ' H 1 lg 1 - P fl 'C X. CX 'SCJ JOHN BAUMAN EVELYN LAMPS F.F.A.-l, 2, 3 i. 4 .ii I. 1, l Girls' Chorus-3, 4 Mixed Chorus-3, 4 Operetfa-4 Annual Staff-4 Hi-Light-4 JOHN MALLER Track-2, 3, 4 Basketball-3 Golf-3 RUTH BROW N Transfer from Waukegan, Ill. Drarnatics-1 All-School Play-1, 2 Tennis--2, 3, 4 Basketball-9, 3, 4 Class Play-4 G.A.A.-SZ, 3, 4, Vice-pres.-4 Prom Committee-3 Carnival Committee-3 Annual Stall--4 FRANK SENO Football-l, 2, a, 4, vmsry-9, 3 4 Track-1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity-l, 2, , l 4 Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4, Vdygigyigl 3, 4 Annual Staff-4 WARREN NEFF Football-2, 3, 4, Varsity-4 Track-2, 3 F.F.A.-1, 2 LOIS KLINEFELTER Glee Club-3, 4 x 1 . s Q RICHARD FASSIG Track-l, 2 Debate-l, 2 Hi4Y-l, 2, 3 , , L, - i T C Lilly I 4 , A. 2 ' N3 V,- MARY ELLEN VAN METER Class Plev-4 GR-1, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A.-4 Carnival Committee-4 ROBERT ZOLPER Class Play-4, Stage Crew Prom Committee-3 r , , Carnival Committee ,J- ' ' Annual Stall-4 X 'I K' ,, ,fl Hi-Light-4 a 4' f' ' ww f ELLEN LARSON Tennis-3, 4 Band-1, Q, 3, 4 rchestra-3, 4 Girls' Chorus-l, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4 Octet-3, 4 Operetta-1, 9, 3, 4 Prom Committee-3 Class Plays-Stage Crew-3, Stage Crew and Business Manager-4 G.R.-'l, 9, 3, 4, Vice-Pres.-4 Annual Staff-4 ' Hi-Light-4 ELSIE LUCAS Baseball-2, 3 Basketball-I, 9, 3, Varsity-I Hockey-l, 9, 3, Varsity--3 G.A.A,-l, 2, 3, Baseball Mgr.-3 ROBERT PRESTON Football-3, 4 Class Play-Publicity Comm.-3 GLADYS MAE TEAUSEAU Basketball-l, 2, 3, 4 Hockey-l, 9, Va rsity-3 Tennis-2 Archery-2, 3 G.A.A.-1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Mgr.-3 G.R.-l, 2, 3, 4, Publicity Chairman-3, Corresponding Secretary-4 Annual Stafl-4 Hi-Light-3 fi-1 X' gi C.. . K KT A yu C. Q DONALD CROMWELL Football-1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity-2, 3, 4 All4Scf-fool Play-3 TERESA GUILFOYLE Annual Staff-4 EARL LE FEVRE Transfer from Franklin Grove, Track--I Operetta-I Class Plav-4 F.F.A.-3, 4, Treasurer-4 Annual Staff-4 Hi-Light-4 Wu, MARY CATHERINE FITZGERALD Transfer from Utica Ring Committee-3 ROBERT RECK Track-3, 4 Golf Team-4 Ring Committee-3 Annual Staff-4 ARLENE YENERICH Hockey-4 Class Play-3 G.R.-l, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A.-4 Ring Committee-3 Carnival Committee-4 KENNETH FITZGERALD Transfer from Utica F.A.A.-4 'N x XX, lg ,xg T Wo BETTY BAUER Transfer from Compton, Ill. Basketball--l, 2, 3 Baseball-1, 2, 3 Archery-Y, 3 Girls' Chorus-I, 2, 3 Class Play-2 G,A.A.-I, 2, 3, Secretary-2 Tatler-Publishing Mgr.-3 CHARLES PARSONS Band-2, 3, 4 - l I ,l-l tr r I, MARCELLA LOBBINS ' Transfer from Willmer, Minn Glee Club-l, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus-I, Y G.R.-3, 4 PAUL HOCHSTATTER Fooiball-4 Track--2, 4 F.F.A.-I, 2, 3 LOIS FEIK Band-I, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra-2, 3, 4 Girls' Chorus-I, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus--3, 4 Octet-3, 4 Class Play-4 G.R.-l, 2, 3, 4 Operetta-1, 9, 3, 4 Clarinet Quartet-1, 3, 4 ARTHUR BROWN Football-1, 2, 3, 4 Track-1, 2, 3, 4 PAUL FOSTER Football-3 Band-3 Annual Staff-3 Hi-Light-4 i-'l T . L, A of r ci' I 1, BEVERLY BAN KES Transfer from Troy Grove Annual Stall-4 lf' fr J! THOMAS LAN E Football-4, Varsity-4 Track-3 F.F.A.-3 KATHERINE MARCUM Girls' Chorus-3, 4 Mixed Chorus-3, 4 Class Play-3, Stage Crew-4 OYCIWSIPH-4 Prom Committee-3 Annual Stall-4 BETTY HOWE Class Play-4 G.R.-9, 3, 4 Annual Staff-4 HENRIETTA POLITSCH Transfer from Compton G.A.A.-I, 9, 3, 4 Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4 Volleyball-l, 2, 3 Archery-3 Hockey-4 Carnival Committee-4 VIRGINIA ROD Archery-1 Glee Club--2 BERNARD COSS Football--3, 4, Varsity-4 Basketball-1, 2 Track-l, 2 Band-9, 3, 4 Orchestra-2, 3, 4 Class Play-4 F.F.A.-2 Prom Committee-3 All-School Play-3 Carnival Committee-3 RUTH SPENADER Mixed Chorus-I Girls' Chorus-I, 3, 4 Class Plays-4, Prompto G.R.-l, Y, 3, 4 Annual Stafl-4 Carnival Committee-1 JACK TROUT r,3 Football-l, 9, 3, Athletic Mgr Mixed Chorus-2, 3 Bovi' Chorus-l, Y, 3 Class Plays-3, 4 Carnival Committee-4 Hi-Light-Asst. Editor-3 All-School Play-3 MARION ZINK ALICE GEHANT Transfer from West B Glee Club-1,2 Baseball--2, 3 Dramatics-3 Class Plays-2 3 Class Secretary-Treas Class Vice-pres,-2 Annual Stall-2. 3 rooklyn 3 args we -N NATHAN CULLINAN Track-3 AnnuaLStell-4 H'-L' i--4 1 ,lg faux Q? Li .... ,ls r , Nl , 'fl A .,- '-4 Rowers' Club-2, 3, Pres.-3,Vlce- r .-2 X MARIAN RICHARD Basketball-1, 9, 3 Archery-I, 9,3 Hockey-l, 2, 3 Baseball-l, 2, 3 Glee Club-2 HERMAN LUCAS Football-2, 3, 4 Basketball-3, 4 Presideni Christ Troupis DOROTHY DIAL Transfer from Troy Grove, Ill. Glee Club-3 fx.-gl'N. l MARGARET LUCAS Transfer from Arlington, lll Class Secretary-I Carnival Committee-3 ROBERT WOLFE Track--2 f Band-l, 9,3 , Dramatics-3 , T fd l I JK' l jxv'l'llk if JJ www -Mm., ,mv NWN H Y Q . :sims iyifx in X . fri Emmlne Placatka Marcella' Dean G. E. Mercer Mah C. D, Shearer el Brown ix- J O Madden Helen Kennedy 3 ffug n Eufalm Breese S, E. LeMarr G. Gehlev Rose Cullison S. E. Pusher Q, . Barbara Mason 8 kg ref-f E? ag: H W Maunfzl -nip W, M, Heinz 5 fn q.,i,.p ww af E. P.Z1md.m Carol Hanson F R, E. Dewifx ' M. Alice Poitin ger 'ww gy, '51, Vw N -L'-'T in is gs 5 Q? by 1 2 cf JUST KIDS STAGUNE I DO, DO YOU? ...Q- Q ,fs OPEN SESAME! WE'RE CAMPFIRE GIRLS . I POSIN' POND PROJECT 7-LINE Hs. l 1 vw 1 , . - fwrlgl . . , . K Q . Top row Pederson, Pohl, E. Kromm, Mortonson, Mercer, Mr. Shearer, Barrett, W. Austin, Barnickle, C. Austin, Gesslem Third row Dudgeon, McKeown, Momeny, Nixdorff, Earle, Hitchins, Lucas, Blackwood, Black, Miss Kennedy, Bauer, Holliston Reeser, Kibler, Selby, Schaffer, B. Brown, J. Durham, B. Munson, E. Mathesius. Second row: Sterchi, Cross, Ferguson, Guilfoyle, Hodenreid, Stevens, Hill, M. Tower, Hochstatter, Greenwood, Miss Hanson Sondgeroth, Parsons, Larson, Sibigtroth, Kirsteatter, Kratz, J. Foster, M. Olson, R. Olson, Funfsinn. Bottom row: Graves, Hoffman, Schmidt, J. Tower, D. Faber, R. Faber, Edwards, Leifeit, Besenfelder, R. Van Etten Yost R Cannon, Steele, Goubeaux, Kreiser, Beiser, Sheridan, Fitzgerald. 'GZM4 Let me introduce you to the confident juniors of 1941. In the fall of 1938 they entered high school as 91 uncertain freshmen but with the patient management of the class advisors, Miss Pottinger, Mr. Heinz, Miss Ward, and Mr. Mercer, soon got a toe- hold for the four year race of knowledge. Our first step was the selection of class officers. The result of the election was: Jack Steele, resident, Bonnie Jean Reeser, vice-president, Helen Frost, secretary- treasurerf and, Norman Mortonson, student council member. As they gathered mo- mentum on the first lap, seventy dollars worth of magazine subscriptions were sold, a candy booth was successfully launched at the Senior-G.A.A. Carnival, and a freshmen party indulged in for relaxation. At the beginning of the sophomore year the following leaders were chosen: Charles Gesslein, president, Stanley Yost, vice-president, Joan Hochstatter, secretary-treasurer: Virginia Kibler, Marjorie Black, and Stanley Yost as student council members and Alice Nixdorff as cheerleader. lt soon became evident that certain members were long winded and inclined to debate. The result of their loquaciousness brought major letters to Carmel Austin, Jack Steele and Alice Nixdorff. Evelyn Leilheit expounded her wind ap- paratus in singing, winning first at district and second at state. Jean Selby and Mary Ellen Holliston were members of the girls' octet. The activity of several students gave the telegraph booth instailed at the Carnival considerable popularity. In 1940 our Alma Mater welcomed her pupils again. The first task of the juniors was a selection of executives. These were James Besenfelder, president, Evelyn Leifheit, vice-president: Ruth Van Etten, secretary-treasurer: Charles Gesslein, student councilor, and Jack Mercer, cheerleader. On the third lap Jean Hill joined her long-winded colleagues, Alice and Jack in debate. ln sports the junior class took limelight and found Besenfelder, Edwards, Faber, Gesslein and Pederson on the football squad and major letter winners. ln basketball those winning their major letters were Edwards, Besenlelder, and Faber. Jack Tower received a minor letter. ln track three of the bo s won majors. However, not onl boys won athletic fame, but six girls achieved letters zur G.A.A. points. ln the realm oysocial activities, Marijan Tower and Mary Ellen Holliston became G.R. officers. The junior class play was given May 9 and proved to the seniors, teachers and townspeople that acting ability was not the least of the accomplishments of this un- beata le group. The main and last enterprise is the Prom, which must uphold the runners' fame until the last lap gets underway. Top row Dubbs, Drennan, D. Shapiro, L. Tower, Motter, Mr. Zimdars, Novak, Whipple, L. Wagner, Setchell, Atherton Third row M. Boisdorf, M. Mercer, E. Stevenson, Simington, R. Cogdal, E. Boyle, Pederson, Althaus, V. Stevenson, E Olson Miss Breese, Fahler, Eckert, Besenfelder, Kraft, Dierwechter, Wills, Heagy, Cook, P. Cdss, Heininger. Second row: Schlesinger, Ritter, Dean, V. Pohl, E. Pohl, Fischer, Yates, Wendell, Florry, Degenhardt, Rhodes, Widmer Lotts Scrrba, E. Cogdal, Moore. Bottom row: Klinefelter, K. Sibigtroth, Withrow, Karras, H. Hochstatter, R. Maller, E. Boyle, Mathesuis, Otterback Trucken brod, Schmitt, Rapp, W. Michael, Howell, Holzner, Thomas, B. Waldorf, Ayers, Myers, Ehlers. 8 64:44 ln September, 1940, seventy-eight sophomores found their way through the portals of M. T. H. S. for a second time. As freshmen we had been ably guided by LeRoy Wagner, president, Jack Harmon, vice-president, Olga Degenhardt, secretary-treasurer. William Schmitt, Barbara Hein- inger, and Joyce Dierwechter represented our class on the Student Council. Jean Cook was our cheerleader. Our sophomore election for class officers resulted in the selection of Kenneth Truckenbrod, president, William Schmitt, vice-president, Betty Lou Otterbach, secretary- treasurerp and Carol Wills, student councilor. Jean Cook was re-elected cheerleader. Our class participated in a number of extra-curricular activities this year. Twenty- one sophomores played in band and orchestra and twenty-five of our class members appeared in select choral groups. In girls' athletics we were well represented. Barbara Besenfelder, Lois Eckert, Marilyn Kraft, Ruth Heagy, and Jean Cook were selected as members for hockey varsity. Jean and Barbara were also placed on the basketball varsity. The boys brought many honors to the sophomore class in athletics as well as in other activities. LeRoy Wagner and Stanley Howell were regulars on the freshman- sophomore football team. Kenneth Truckenbrod and Stanley Howell received, minor awards in basketball. David Shapiro was outstanding in track, running the mile in 5:13 at the District Meet. Marilyn Kraft, Olga Degenhardt, William Schmitt, and Kenneth Truckenbrod participated in speech work. William and Kenneth were members of the championship debate team and Olga received a letter for her work in original oratory. -. K A 1. ft ' my , , L g . . in Top row: J. McKeown, L. Hochstatter, B. Wangler, G. Van Meter, Mr. Mercer, W. Hitchins, Baird, Kettleborough, Shanyfelt. Third row: Erbes, L. Edwards, Worsley, H. Foster, M. Galloway, Laciura, O'Rourke, B. Moore, E. Stenger, V. Bauer, B. Con, Miss Pottinger, Oberlander, M. Rod, Minor, Wilhelm, M. Setchell, Knutson, Mallory, McDonald, B. Shapiro, Kehm. Second row: M. Steele, P. Fitzgerald, A. Van Etten, D. Tower, M. Schmidt, Grothen, G. Austin, A. Greenwood, C. Pohl, P. Sheridan, Kessinger, N. Reeser, Landers, Mr. Heinz, Maselli, Ward, L. Sibigtroth, N. Coss, J. Gesslein, Biers, L. Ed- wards, B. Spenader, J. Truckenbrod, M. Boisdorf, Herrman. Bottom row: Rempfer, Kratz, Schaller, Richey, Zolper, A. Yost, Finley, E. Eiberger, J. Anderson, J. Edwards, D. Cannon Walton, M. Faber, Mason, J. Galloway, Davis, R. Durham, Heiman, C. Preston, Gish, Matychowiak. 4 01644 Last fall 86 freshmen marched up to the Mendota Township High School to start a new adventure. We were introduced to our class advisors, Miss Brown, Miss Pottinger, Mr. Heinz, and Mr. Mercer. Under their supervision we chose our class officers who are Donald Cannon, president: Jim Edwards, vice-president: Marilyn Walton, secretary- treasurerp LaVerna Edwards, cheerleader, Joyce Kehm, Myrtle Setchell, Lois Sibigtroth, Student Council. Our class was represented in sports by both boys and girls. Three freshmen girls, Ann Van Etten, Ruth Ward, and June Anderson were on the hockey varsity. June Anderson and Ann Van Etten also represented the freshmen on the basketball varsity. Albert Yost, Donald Cannon, Clifford Preston, Clyde Mason, and Jim Edwards received minor letters for their work on the football team. The freshmen were not quite so well represented in boys' basketball however, but Albert Yost and Jim Edwards received minor letters. A A large number of freshmen participated in music activities. There were fifteen in the band and eleven in the orchestra. The main events during our school year were the following. Our first social event was the Freshman Party held on October 5. We were proud to be the highest salesmen in the high school for the annual magazine selling contest which added quite a tidy sum to our treasury. An original feature was our balloon float which we launched in the home coming parade. Thus with our initial endeavor behind us we feel certain of success in our sopho- more year. ,T .N ..R l I 1 ' ' 1, ,,'Hii'T E 3 ' MM x qv ,1,, i N COME AND GET IT! ,Bi THE SULTAN WE USE COLGATE'S ,Tmggm TRIUMVIRATE DIDM EVER HEAR THE ONE ABOUT?- LET THAT BE A LESSON! GOIN' SOMEWHERE 7 SWING IT, STAN! STAG -E. . N X IT 1 I 'lllfigfaf of fanuaaq 3' This production was generally acknowledged by all who saw it to be one of the linest ever presented by any class, and the seniors are justly proud of it. THE CAST District Attorney Flint ..... ........... ..... C h rist Troupis Defense Attorney Stevens. . . .... Clifton Bader Karen Andre ......,... ...... D oris Blair Larry Regan ....... . . . . . .Fred Wagner Nancy Lee Faulkner ...... ..... M arian Ellingen John Graham Whittlield ..... .... Be rnard Coss Magda Svenson ........., . .Margaret Huss Roberta Van Renesselaer .... Geraldean Colley Sigrid Junquist ......... .... L oretta Zolper Homer Van Fleet .... .Robert Woolley Mrs. John Hutchins ..... ..... R uth Brown Dr. Kirkland ......... . . .Delmore Scott Elmer Sweeney ..... ...... A rt Brown Jane Chandler. . . .... Mary Ellen Van Meter Judge Heath .... Bailill ........ Clerlr ol Court .... Prison Matron ............. Secretary to Attorney Flint. . . Secretary to Attorney Stevens ......Jaclr Trout . . . . .Lyle Sutton . . . . . .Earl Le Fevre .. ...Lois Feik .....Betty Howe . . Ruth Spenadcr 4 --we wwe vows vauwff Mrs. Simmons. Annie ...... Taxi Driver .... Mr. Simmons. Ethel Simmons Roger Shields. Chester Binney ..... Lila ......... Sally ........ Donald Swift. . Sadie Bloom. . Letty Lythe . . . .... Dorothy Richard . . . .Marijan Tower . .... Carmel Austin ..........JaclxSteeIe . . . . . . . . . .Joan Hochstatter . . . ...... Roger Cannon . . . .Donald Barniclrle . . . ...... Bonnie Reeser Ruth Van Etten . . . ...... Elwood Pederson . . . .... Shirley Greenwood .. . . ......... Jean Selby On Friday, May 9, the junior play cast presented The Whole Town's Talking, a three act farce directed by Carol Hanson. The stage crew, prompters, and business manager, Mr. Shearer, worlred hard to malre the production enjoyable and successful, and the audience reaction soon showed the cast that those long hours of rehearsal were being repaid. Remember these scenes? They were a few of the high spots of the play. That ludicrous first appearance made by Chester in his ill-fitting suit and wan face. The good grooming act put on by Mr. Simmons for Chet's benefit . . . even to spilling French and lrissing hands. The appearance of Sadie Bloom, dance hall tough, in the third act-finally! The audience had been waiting to see her ever since the taxi driver, during the first act, had told us of Mr. Simmons' date that called him uncle, The flutter of apprehension in the audience when Mr. Simmons and Chet are finally caught in their web of lies . . . Letty and Donald Swift arrive in town! The scheming of Roger to get his revenge . . . and don't forget, the fight in the dark with the main combatant on top of the piano! M g . ' CAMPUS CUT-UPS DORSEY'S PROTEGE SOUP'S ON Z fp ff KILLIN' TIME JIVIN' x WRECK-REATION CUT-U PS TOO MANY COOKS ZA 2 3 5 E H if Top row: E. Pohl, B. Otterbach, P. Cross, J. Crane, B. Sibigtroth, L. Rave, D. Lotts, C. Wills, M. Fahler, M. Tower, B. Besen- lelder, N. Reeser, B. Heininger. Fourth row: E. Stenger, L. Eckert, M. Sterchi, J. Selby, V. Kibler, L. Edwards, D. Blair, G. Teauseau, L. Blackwood, J. Hoch- statter, S. Greenwood, K. Kramer. Third row: B. Coss, B. Moore, M. VanMeter, J. Truckenbrod, B. Spenader, A. VanEtten, M. Walton, M. Steele, R. Widmer L. Edwards, J. Lacuira, A. Yenerich. Second row: V. M. Pohl, H. Politsch, G. Lemmer, N. Coss, L. S'b' t th M' E. Pl k r rg ro , rss acat a, J. Kehm, N. Biers, A. Greenwood, J. Gesslein, R. Ward, J. Marcelli. Bottom row: E. Larson, E. Parsons, M. E. Holliston, R. VanEtten, J. Cook, M. Ellingen, L. Zolper, R. Brown, B. Reeser, M. Huss M. Black, H. Quandahl. Q. .4 All prospective members of the club were warmly welcomed with a treasure hunt which ended at the pond where refreshments were served. Then came the memorable night oi initiation when thirty new girls joined the ranks ol G. A. A. ln sports the juniors did outstanding work this year. They walked away with vic- tories in hockey, basketball and volleyball. Mixed in with business and sports were several social gatherings. ln December the girls collaborated with the home economics classes on a Christmas party enjoyed by all. This spring a lour-bell leature was the annual Kids' Party where every one went back to childhood days and played with rattles and dolls. HOCKEY VARSITY BASKETBALL VARSITY Lois Eckert Esther Larson Esther Larson Marjorie Sterchi Marjorie Sterchi Ruth Heagy Ruth Van Etten Elaine Parsons Elaine Parsons Ruth Ward Jean Cook Barbara Besenielder Barbara Besenlelder Jean Cook Ann Van Etten June Anderson Marilyn Kraft Marjorie Black Ruth Van Etten June Anderson Ann Van Etten Wye- wmv ra.-i Q. 14. 14. Bacwcl Loretta Zolper, president: Ruth Brown, vice-president: Bonnie Reeser, secretary: Marjorie Blacl, treasurer: Margaret Huss, social chairman: Ruth Van Eften, hocley: Elaine Parsons, basketball: Jean Coolr, volley ball: Esfher Larson, baseball: Mary Ellen Hollision, iennis: Marian Ellingen, archery. Top row: C. Pohl, F. Scriba, L. Feil, E. Wendell, D. Stevens, A. Yenerich, M. Lobbins. Third row: C. Wills, B. Heininger, P. Sheridan, B. Spenader, B. Coss, M. Steele, A. VanEtten, M. Setchell, 1. Truckenbrod. Second row: P. Fahler, R. Widmer, M. Kralt, E. Leilheit, Miss Kennedy, Miss Breese, L. Blaclrwood, J. Hill, B. Howe, R. Spenader, M. E. VanMeter. Bottom row: J. Dierwechter, D.1otts, R. Heagy, B. L. Otterbach, G. Teauseau, K. Kramer, M. Tower, E. Larson, L. Eckert, M. Mercer. ull? On September 3, 1940, the Girl Reserves' activities commenced with the annual big and little sister week. During this weelr the members ol the Girl Reserves helped the freshmen girls get adjusted to their new surroundings. Later a scramble supper was held lor all girls interested in joining G. R. The officers who were elected the preceding year had charge ol the candle-light initiation service in October. They were: Marijan Tower, president: Ellen Larson, vice- president and program chairman, Kathryn Kramer, secretary: Mary Ellen Holliston, treas- urerp and Gladys Teauseau, corresponding secretary. ln the fall a conference was held at a Y. W. C. A. camp near Elgin, lllinois. Those attending from Mendota were: Miss Breese, sponsor, Marijan Tower, Mary Ellen Hollis- ton, Gladys Teauseau, Ruth Heagy, and Betty Lou Otterbach. The special events of the year were: December 19-Christmas program, This Christmas Eve, sponsored by the Girl Re- serves and the Music Department. January 16-Faculty Party. February 10 to H-Heart Sister Weelc, ending with a banquet on Valentine's Day at the Methodist Church. April 1-Father and Daughter Collee. May 8-Mother and Daughter Tea. May 15-The Senior Farewell. Top row: M. Whipple, H. Frant, P. Hochstatter, K. Fitzgerald. Third row: L. Baird, W. Fitzgerald, G. Kaiser, M. Sheridan, L. Wagner, D. Kromm, E. Pohl, B. Wolfe, G. Mathesius. Second row: L. Hochstatter, A. Finley, E. Mathesius, M. Rapp, K. Barrett, J. Schmidt, K. Ehlers, M. Faber, B. Waldorf, B Munson. Bottom row: F. Setchell, R. Atherton, L. Ayers, Mr. Mercer, K. Sibigtroth, D. Bieser, E. Le Fevre. 4. 4. 14. The future farmers met September 13, 1940, for the purpose of organizing the Mendota F. F. A. chapter and making plans for a year of activity. At this meeting a ceremony was carried out to accept green hands into the organization. The first semester officers elected were as follows: Dale Kromm, president, LeRoy Wagner, vice-president, Howard Krieser, secretary: Earl Le Fevre, treasurer: Floyd Setchell, reporterp and Eugene Pohl, program chairman. The point contest was again a feature of the organization activities. The ten boys who have the most points receive a trip to Chicago or to some other place of interest. Another competitive activity was the pest contest. The members were divided into two sides with Earl Le Fevre and LeRoy Wagner as captains. The pests were registered by points and Earl Le Fevre's side emerged the victor. Then came the election of second semester officers. Donald Beiser was elected presidentp Robert Atherton, vice-president: Loren Ayers, secretaryg and Kenneth Sibigtroth, program chairman. The other officers remained the same. The F. F. A. banquet was a high point on the year's calendar. The members brought their dads for an evening of entertainment. They enjoyed a delicious dinner, prepared by the home economics department, which was followed by an excellent program. Arthur Twardoclr, the agriculture instructor from Sterling, was the main speaker of the evening. After the program the classes participated in a basketball tournament and the seniors carried off the honors. To climax the year, Earl Le Fevre won the sectional spealring contest at Shabbona, which made him eligible to compete at the divisional contest at DeKalb where he received fourth place. The home economics girls and F. F. A. boys enjoyed a joint picnic on May 19. Top row: N. Mortonson, V. Kibler, C. Wills, M. Black, M. Setchell, L. Sibigtroth, B. Heininger, J. Dierwechter, J. Kehm, S. Yost Bottom row: C. Gesslein, M. Ellingen, W. Spenader, C. Troupis, Mr. Zimdars, M. Hun, R. Woolley, K. Kramer, B. Schmitt 5 Gcwncil The Student Council celebrates its lourth anniversary with the graduation class of '4-1. lt has completed the school year with a higher record of achievement than ever belore. Heading the council were: Christ Troupis, president, Wayne Spenader, vice- president, Margaret Huss, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Zimdars, parliamentarian and adviser. This year the council sold pencils engraved with the lootball schedule: tool: charge of all pep-sessions and pep-parades: planned several school assemblies: planned and sponsored lour all-school dances: tool: charge of the Hallowe'en party: purchased rec- ords lor the turn table: functioned in its representative capacity by presenting the griev- ances of the students to the ollice: drew up a set ol regulations for the awarding of major letters to the cheerleaders: and operated a checlrroom service at all home baslret- ball games. At the close ol the year another project, the selling ol school sticlrers, was begun. This project will be continued by the '41 -'42 councilors. Top row: A. Nixdorfl, F. Matychowiak, D. Cannon, B. Schmitt, A. Zolper, H. Schaller, B. Spenadev. Bottom row: K. Truckenbrod, C. Troupis, Mr. Zimdars, R. Woolley, J. Steele. .Z The debate team of 1941 experienced its most successful season in recent years. After receiving the question which was, Resolved that the power of the Federal Gov- ernment should be increased, the experienced members of the squad, namely: Jack Steele, Robert Woolley, Christ Troupis, Kenneth Truckenbrod, Alice Nixdorff, Jean Hill, and William Schmitt began hard study on it. A large freshmen turnout consisting of Beverly Spenader, Harry Schaller, Francis Matychowiak, Allan Zolper, and Donald Can- non soon joined them. The season opened with two non-decision tournaments, one at East Rockford and the other here. In each tourney a rating system was used. Mendota gained a fourth place and a tie for first in the contests. As the main season got under way, Mr. Zimdars selected the regular teams. The affirmative was made up of William Schmitt and Kenneth Truckenbrod alternating as first speakers with Christ Troupis, second speaker. The negative first speaker was Robert Woolley with Alice Nixdorff as substitute and Jack Steele as second speaker. The squad hit its stride at the East Aurora tourney, winning six debates and losing two to gain a tie for second place. On March first the team traveled to West Aurora for the Northern District National Forensic League Tournament. When the decisions were tallied, it was discovered that Mendota was the only undefeated team, having won all six debates. This gave the squad first place, a beautiful trophy, and the right to compete in the National Tournament at Lexington, Kentucky. However, due to circum- stances beyond their control, the team was unable to attend. Fresh from this victory over the best schools in Northern Illinois, the team breezed through five conference opponents: Polo, Princeton, Sandwich, DeKalb, and Morris, to win another trophy. The negative went through undefeated, while the affirmative lost two. This was the second conference championship in three years for Mendota. The last tourney of the season was the district at DeKalb, where the team was eliminated in the preliminary round. - :Q 'N .,, K1 A i -Y 8 fiw 1 E if N I T tin 'W .. .Qu Hs H: 'gt 'Nh ng lu U' qs lll v-.Q-.-Q 5 ilu I III I Ill 4 Q f+Q QS! The year saw the debate team aside from winning two trophies, accomplish much more. They defeated Elgin on both sides of the question for the first time in years. The affirmative won twelve consecutive debates, while the negative compiled a total of nine wins without a loss. The affirmative record for the year was sixteen wins and six losses, while the negative record was thirteen wins and eight losses. The total team percentage of .674 is the highest for many years. The freshman-sophomore team traveled to East Aurora and Elgin where it com- piled seven wins against five defeats. The prospects for next year look very bright because four major lettermen return. To back these four, Mr. Zimdars has several promising freshmen coming up. Two debaters also participated in extemporaneous speaking. Christ Troupis en- tered the National Forensic League, winning fifth in the finals. William Schmitt won second in the sub-district, third in the district, and fourth in the preliminary round of the state speech tournament. William is only a sophomore and will be back for more speech work next year. luuakz The music department this year, as in previous years, achieved great success under the capable di- rection of Mr. Fisher. The activities of the year were many and varied. Their first public presentation of the year was a Christmas play which was held on December 19. THE MAJGR This served to take the place of the annual operetta, and it was received with enthusiasm and praise by the large audience. The characters, who were under the direction of Miss Hanson, were: William Schmitt, Elwood Pederson, Warren Austin, Robert Atherton, and Calvin Drennan. They were supportedlby the members of the choral groups of the music department. The band again this year rendered their faithful services to the sport activities. The marching band formed letters and played at all the football games. The basketball band was again organized and appeared at the basketball games. The band entered State Contest at Glen Ellyn, and received a third division rating. The district band, orchestra, and vocal contests were held here for the second consecutive year. The brass sextet, composed of Lois Rave, Barbara Heininger, Bernice Sibigtroth, Esther Larson, Stanley Yost, and Fred Wagner, received a first division rating at dis- trict, and second at state. The clarinet quartet, likewise, received a first at district and a second at state. The members of the quartet are Lois Feik, Jim Besenfelder, .lack Steele, and Henry Holliston. The mixed quartet, which is a new addition to the music department this year, received a first at district and a first at state, which entitled them to enter the national contest. The members of the mixed quartet are Marjorie Black, Doris Blair, Milton Rapp, and Fred Wagner, the accompanist being Kathryn Kramer. The Girls' Octet, composed of Mary Ellen Holliston, Lois Feik, Jean Cook, Marjorie Black, Ellen Larson, Doris Blair, .lean Selby, and Marian Ellingen, accompanied by Madelyn Mercer, captured a first division rating at state, enabling them to enter the national contest. The Girls' Chorus and the Mixed Chorus both received a second division rating- at State. The Boys' Chorus could not enter either district or state contests this year be- cause of its winning a first division rating at National Contest in Springfield last year. There were three vocalists entered in contests this year. They were, namely: Lois Feik, soprano solo, winning first at District and second at State, and Marjorie Sturgeon, soprano solo, receiving first at District and second at State: and Evelyn Leifeit, winning first at District and second at State. QM F959 6 VOCAL SOLOISTS xi MQ? D K ff' 4 WMS? 1 GIRLS' CHORUS N .Ae 2 , 5 BRASS SEXTET GIRLS' OCTET MIXED CHORUS ORCHESTRA XB T054 QSBBAND Kg fb, if BAND offical a4?1.EanJ7'143fL A rare distinction was bestowed on Mr. Fisher's M.T.H.S. band in the summer of 1940, when it was extended an invitation to play three concerts at the New York World's Fair. Through the ellorts of the band, parents and the generous contributions of the townspeople the band secured enough money to make the trip. At 6:10 P.M., lorty-nine band members and ten chaperones boarded the Aristocrat to begin their memorable journe . On the wa the group stopped off at Niagara Falls, made a short trip on the Canadian side and' continued their journey, passing through the Catskill Mountains to reach New York on June 11. Under Mr. Fisher's able direction the band distinguished themselves at their afternoon concerts held in the City Plaza Bandshell. Three enjoyable days were spent seeing the sights ol New York City. At midnight June 13 they departed and started on their homeward trip. The return route took them to the Capitol City, Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery and through the Alleghenies. On June 15 a weary group ol travellers returned home with hundreds of interesting stories and word pictures of the wonderful sights they had seen and the thrilling things they had experienced. HLY is A CAN'T GET INDIANA OFF MY MIND SLEEPY-TIME GAL W.. , BLOW, GABRIEL, BLOW! ' - f 3 3 1 5 I -Ava? Mmmmmmmmmm W k .t .,-I 1.54 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 .,,z,',, Hggfizfg 5 paw A 'Ef f-111 a - f Q ..,.,. ' 'f- 0 31 ,M .3 4 4 1 x ya.. Ni' w kg! N31 vw.-ww-Mf13'n9WzaQ.gA' K .,., , I , ui 44 f I I DREAM OF JEANIE LOOKEE I I! vi BATTIN' IT AROUND GLENNIKINS fl 3 u ti Q 5 5 4: 31 I av? 4 55 E 3 51 5 s K Top row: Holland, C. Bauer, I. Munson, Coss, A. Munson, B. Schmitt, Preston, Hochstatter. ' Center row: Trout, Pederson, Besenlelder, Lane, Dubbs, Kromm, R. Faber, McConvrlle, Coach Dewitt- Bottom row: D. Edwards, A. Brown, W. Spenader, Krenz, Harjes, Seno, Gesslein, Krerser. Left inset, R. Larkin. Right inset, D. Cromwell. - Zlaazfdall The grid machine was composed largely of veterans who gave a fine account of themselves through- out the season. What the team lacked in size, they made up in finesse, drive, and skillfully executed plays. The team's opponents were not only fearful of their deadly ground attack but also of their aerial trickery. That the team was one of the best seen at M.T.H.S. in the past decade was demonstrated by the fact that il two extra points could have been converted, the team would have been undefeated. For the past three years the Mendota attack has been centered around one man, Frank Seno. He has gained approximately 2700 yards, about two miles, just carrying the ball. He has scored not less than 50 points in any year. From scrimmage he has made runs of 85, 80, and 75 yards and scored 26 points to open this season against Depue. During this time he has also handled almost all of his team's passing and punting. Big, fast and an excellent team man, Frank was one of the greatest players ever to don a uniform at Mendota. Larkin and Harjes received honors along with Seno this year, by being placed on the All-Conference First Team while Spenader, Krenz, Cromwell, Faber, Edwards, and Schmitt received honorable mention. Credit goes not only to the players but also to Coach Dewitz for the team's marvelous showing this year. The freshmen-sophomore squad was greatly outmanned b the larger conference schools but their fighting spirit aided them in holding these larger teams to smafl scores. Opponents We They LETTERMEN Depue . 47 0 Larkin Coss Morris . 25 6 Cromwell Lane Stuling 12 14 Kromm Besenfelder Belvidere 6 5 Geneseo 7 6 Seno Edwards Dixon ' h 5 6 Krenz Faber DeKalb 25 7 Spenader Pederson Pfif1C0f0l1 7 0 Harjes Gesslein Hall . . . 32 0 Bmwn Top row: Coach Heinz, Trout, Edwards, Larkin, Krenz, Besenfelder. Coach Dewitt. Bottom row: Truckenbrod, Harjes, Spenader, Seno, Steele, Shapiro. B Coach Wesley Heinz's basketeers this year were more or less a hot or cold outfit. One night they looked like world beatersp the next, like dubs. The season started with two straight losses but from then on the team played fairly good ball. At the last of the season injuries riddled the team, enabling weaker teams to knock off the Heinzmen. Even at that the team finished with a better record than last year's team and edged out Belvidere and DeKalb in conference standing. Wayne Spenader, senior forward, gave Mendota its first conference scoring title when he scored 145 points in ten games. He also scored 259 points for the twenty-one games, the best record in a decade. .lames Besenfelder led all non-senior conference standings. The B squad was divided into two groups: one of players from any class in school for non-conference games, and one of freshmen and sophomores for conference games. These teams broke even in twenty games. Prospects for next year are good with a number of capable juniors and sophomores returning to the local hardwoods. SCHEDULE FOR THE BASKETBALL SEASON: Mendota Depue .... Mendota ........ Princeton Mendota Earlville . . . Mendota ......., Hall . . . Mendota Amboy . . . Mendota ........ Sterling Mendota ........ Earlville . , . Mendota ........ Belvidere Mendota Belvidere . . Mendota. , ..... DeKalb Mendota LaSalle-Peru Mendota ........ Dixon . Mendota Amboy . . . Mendota ........ Hall . . . Mendota DeKalb . . . Mendota Princeton Mendota Depue .... Mendota Sterling Mendota Dixon ..... Mendota Walnut Mendota won nine and opponents won eleven. Regional Tournament- Mendota 26, La Moille 43 MAJOR LETTERMEN-Spenader, Faber, Besenfelder, Lathrop, Seno, Krenz, Harjes, Larkin. Top row: Coach Heinz, Krenz, Boyle, M. Faber, Edwards, Pohl, Coach Dewitz. Center row: Mercer, H. Hochstatter, Bauer, Munson, Harjes, Brown, Karras, Trout. Bottom row: P. Hochstatter, Seno,-Larkin, Truckenbrod, Shapiro, Steele. '7aacki With the coming of spring the track season was officially ushered in. Over fifty boys answered Coach Dewitz's call for recruits and started practicing for positions on the varsity squad. Since only a few lettermen were lost by graduation, there were many baclx this year. Before the first meet it was evident that M.T.H.S. would be represented by a team that could hold its own against the best. As the season progressed, the team continued to improve in satisfactory fashion. There were several outstanding members on the squad this year. Bob Larkin, holder of the 880 and mile records, succeeded in winning the half mile race at the District Meet. He turned in the good time of 2:06.9. Clif Bauer tossed the shot in the District Meet 44 feet 3Vz inches to gain in this event. Denny Edwards went 10 feet, 7 inches to place second in the pole vault. These three boys qualified for the State Meet at Champaign. ln the shot and discus events Harjes was a point getter by piling up first and seconds. Edwards was a consistent winner throughout the year in the pole vault being defeated but once during the regular season. Bauer, Mercer, and Steele brought laurels to M.T.H.S. by continually placing in the high jump. Krieser and Paul Hochstatter ran the dashes and the 440. Art Brown was entered in the high and low hurdles. Boo Shapiro showed great promise at the District when he ran the mile in 5:13. Although he was nosed out of placing, he ran a very good race. Karras, also an under- classman, competed in the dashes. With many promising sophomore and junior letter winners baclr next year, Coach Dewitz should have another fine team. Dick hh il Jim Besenfelder .lack Tower Wayne Spenader WJ During the past year an increased interest was shown in golfing. When the season rolled around six boys were out trying to beat Ole Man Par. Jim Besenfelder, Dick Faber, Bob Reclr, Jack Tower, Jerry Dubbs, and Wayne Spenader reported for try-outs. ln conference and district tournaments Benny, Bob, Diclr, and Jaclr com- posed the four-man team. .The golfers had a number of dual meets with schools in this vicinity and entered the dis- trict and conference competition. The N.C.l.C. tourney was held at Mendota for the first time: the district at Deer Parlz. Although no one placed in the district, the local golfers did quite well in the conference play-offs. ?????2?7 2 M n HAPPY BIRTHDAY ., G 13, I Top row: E. Larson, C. Troupis, P. Foster, H. Holliston, E. Lamps, N. Cullinan. Bottom row: Mr. Zimdars, E. Le Fevre, W. Spenader, C. Bader, R. Woolley, M. Huss, B. Schmitt, R. Zolper JH-.L'z7!d Stiff Clifton Bader .... ..........,....,..........,,. ..,.,. E d itor-in-chiel Robert Woolley .... .,.. A ssistant Editor Wayne Spenader, .. ...,...,..... .,.,.. S ports Editor Margaret Huss ......... ....,.....,.,.... .... ......... F e a ture Editor REPORTERS Nathan Cullinan Henry Holliston Paul Foster Christ Troupis Evelyn Lamps Earl Le Fevre William Schmitt Delmore Scott Robert Zolper Ellen Larson y spawn e S Miss Hanson. . ..........,........ ....................... D ramatic Coach Mr. Zimdars ,,.. .....,...,,,...,......,..,...,...... C oach ol Original Speaking Marlyn Kralt ....... ..., C omedy Reading William Schmitt ...... 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