Mendota High School - Atodnem Yearbook (Mendota, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1952 volume:

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W, ..,. 4 .A AAAAAA 1 A , x ,. A - 'A W .A .t ...A , AAAA AAAAA M- ' Presented by the Class of 1952 DOTA HIGH CH00 A Fine Time Was Had by All ,Q ,Sf N f W QE 2, Know the true value of time: Q snatch. seize, and enjoy 65 every moment of it. No O0 idleness, no lazi s, no an Ili 1' 1-0 I e 1 f' TIME MARCHES ON 2' frfffofffvl Ilfxfvyopu O d tdy To the true teacher, time's hour-glass should still run R gold-dust X a Q' a Q Qgfwf 45 . 06,2 9 f' '22 IICZ? LQFNDIZ Cl LIWIQ ' QEE5 QU awk' W' a s so Q ow www .900 nn 'Yeoh Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party X7 Backward, turn backward, J' 0 Time in your flight! yer, Make me a child again, just ig for tonight! . J' Time is measured 6 eg, by achievemenf no'r .jf by fhe 'Face of ihe 'ro clock. 559 '83, 0 6 'I-0 .nog ook, h.e,eo,,- lu flue, ,fm pg Jim... ew wb-3011 -43210--lcd'-'I G1':DU'1e-l 1'1 1'Jo U':'31ev-'2ZtfJm Time for N33 v P A JUNIURS SDPHMORES FRESHNEN Being... ' L UFFI CERS HOMEROOMS SNAPS SENIOR OFFICERS STANDING: Miss Swanson, Mr. Mauntel, Miss Breese, Miss Brown, advisers SEATED: D. Ohlinger, Sec.-Treas., R. Leiser, Pres., J. Roach, Vice-Pres. HISTORY - Turning RIQSHMEN-itis TIME to heginl How low can you get'?'7 they say. Thats true. so let's get started! Boy, were we nervous that first awful flay in September of l948l tYou see, were the class of '52.,t We certainly appreciated those 'gbigu student 1-ouncil members. who showed us where to go to our classes, her-ause the place didnit look at all that hig from the outside. But the nearly one hunclrefl 'clreshiesn soon Caught 0Il+9Vi'l1 how to open their lockersgancl it wasn'l long lmefore everyone knew everyone else-- almost. The main reason was that they were really active. Yes. we made ourselves known in all the organizations-FFA. FHA. CAA. flehaleg and we hut we all have to start there some time. were a strong part of the short life of the Latin club. When squeaks were heard from the hand room. or a 'fsoloi' in chorus, you could he quite sure that our mistakes were forgiven, for we were just learning, Ol course the boys went. out for football. lfven though the sophomores had the advantages, before the year was over the freshmen could take it. too. for three of them won their letters, tThey won- dered if the team could have won the conference ehampionshipeas it did-without them.J When basketball season came, the freshmen had their own teamfthe nTrojettes.'i They were really enthused about it and w on well over half their games. But donit think we didn't. study. There was plenty of slaving over the infernal TXT talgebra. of eoursel and the confounded conjugations of our Roman forefathersg tat least we remember hamo. amas. amatnt. And donlt forget the bones of 'LCravel Certiew. At homecoming time we selected Betty Mathesius as queen of our class. and Janice Pohl and Dorothy Bruck as her attendants. After having time to get acquainted, we chose our ollficers. lack Keele was presidentg Evelyn Sollitt, vice-presidentg and ,loan Truckenhrod. secretary-treasurer. Of course we c-hose four rep- resentatives in student councilfljyelyn Sollitt. Janice Pohl. Dora Lee Rider. and Deliores Preston. Our advisers-Miss Pottinger. Mr. Morris, and Mr. Nortongwere instrumental in the guidance of the class. back the hands 0 Besides homecoming. we had our freshman party for social life. and that pretty well ended our first year at MHS. SOPHOMOHES-this TIME weire Mupperv lowerclassmenl The hrst day is Tniore like itii. Maybe the freshmen ask you to help them. Don't you feel Ubiggerv? Soon petitions were circulated. ballots formed. and our second eleetion held. Results? The presi- dent was Pat Phaleng he was assisted by Joyce Roach. vice-president and Lorna May Schlesinger. secretary-treasurer. Jim Cehler joined the four girls tpoor limit representing us in student eoun- cil. The advisers were Mr. and Mrs. Doenier. Mr. Pourchot. and Miss Mabel Brown. Before long came football andfhomeeomingl This year we were to have a king and queensMax Fayen and Orrie Spenader-and an attendant for eaehfRalph Gibson and Celia Hoover. The float was a Msnazzyw convertible decorated in the class colors-green and white. As for football?-gee. were we proudl The lay Tees won the conference title again. lncidentally. they lost only one game-and that by just one point. Wllat a heartbreakerl Then when basket ball came. we had reason to be proud of our team again. No-no title this time. But they won a pleasing majority of the contests. This year some of us fought with Caesar lliter- ally. or otherwisel. constructed triangles. and dis- sected Tthings . tone girl was heard to say: TDon't touch itl You'll hurt itfil TIM JUNIOR CLASS PLAY BACK ROW: E. Jewel, J. Truckenbrod, D. Ohlinger, L. Dunn, Mr. Moogk, D. Rider, J, Klein MIDDLE ROW: H. Oberholz, S. Scherger, D. Preston, J. Pohl, V. Young, J. Dougherty FRONT ROW: J. Roach, B. Schwingle, E. Sollitt, L. Thompson, T. Auchstetter gms wimi-1 ww., -nl-fmmmmmmmmmmnrn. in in-11 Do you E IUR One of the outstanding events of the year was selecting our class rings. I canit decide which one I wantf' Where am I gonna get the money?i' And later. '4Letis sce yoursf' Vife were just the second ones to get ours our sophomore year. To climax our sophomore year. we were asked to serve at the prom. tOf course we knew theyld ask us. hut it still was rather thrilling.l JUNIOHS-now the TIME has come when we are upperclassmenl But we still need a little super- vision lat least they seem to think solg therefore. the advisers who led us through a busy and difficult year were Miss Payne. Mrs. Elsesser. Mrs. Bryant, and Mr. Norton. The officers-Delsores Preston. presidentg Ralph Gibson. vice-presidentg Sandra Scherger, secretary-treasurerfdeserve a great deal ol thanks for the way they responded to all the responsibilities placed upon them. ive were sorry, however, to lose Ralph to the Navy during the year. Howard Schmidt was chosen to join the student council. Our class was still important in keeping all the activities Hgoing strong. Several became officers of organizationsg some excelled in debate. speech. and dramatic workg others participated in music activities. But, again, studies were not neglected-always. Wie all remember Mdigging up our ancestors-for our autohiographics, naturally. Maybe the chem- istry classes didn't learn how to split an atom, but they surely did a good joli of Nstinking out the rest of the students. This year for homecoming each class had a queen and a king. Cuess who ours werel That's right- Dora Lee Rider and Leonard Dunn, How did you know? You must have hccn there. too. Speaking of football twe were mentioning home- comingj we were pretty proud again. Now our boys are Trojans-big Hvarsity men. And gee- were they goodl Champs, in fact. Yes, they won for MHS the southwest division of the North Cen- tral Conference. The Trojans played some really upsetting'5 basketball. Over hall' the games were won. They unexpectedly beat high-rated DePue during the season. and thensin the finals of the regional tourneykalmost stopped them again. Remember HOur Miss Brooksm? This was our first chance at professional drama-the junior class play. The main 'icharactern was Janice Pohl, who was admired by her angelic l?'??l students. Remember all the complications-in the plot. of course. Really, it was quite a success. if we do say so ourselves. After long meetings, much strain on the brain. and a lot of hard work. our prom was a huge suc- cess. lAnd thatis no exaggeratiolrl ive set a new record for attendance. We had to hand it to the seniors for being so sociable and co-operativc. The theme was i'Neptune's Nocturnew. and the dance floor was decorated to resemble the bottom of the sea. The other end of the gym-where we ate- was Hahoard ship. Were you one of those who gasped upon looking at the menu? The mock iisea gullsii tasted O.K., though. SIQNIOHS-the TIME had come! Thatis rightg we're the biggest 'iwheelsii now. The Hrst day. weire on the giving end of advice and help to the freshmen, instead of as it was three years ago. Yes. were pretty thrilled to be seniors. We took up the business of the year in a really experienced man- ner. Serving as president was Dick Leiser. Joyce lioach was vice-president. and Darlene Ohlinger. . - -gm m . -tw... Aa vw l PROM CHAIRMEN BACK ROW: R. Sihigtroth, H. Schmidt, R. Leiser, C. Rich, J. Truckenbrod THIRD ROW: S. Scherger, J. Roach, D. Rider, D. Preston, P. Meuley, D. Olson SECOND ROW: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Elsesser, Miss Payne, Mr. Mann. FRONT ROW: E, Jewel, M. Harris, P. Mclaughlin, B. Spcnier rem mber wh n secretary-treasurer. We selected Leonard Dunn as our seventh and final representative to student council. tNow we have three boys with our four girlsfj Our very Capable advisers were Miss Hreese, Miss Swanson. Miss Brown, and Mr. Maun- tel. Remember how Pat Mealey and Jim Cehler marched out on the football field that night? They were the seniors in the homecoming court. lt was quite an elaborate eeremonysand a swell dance. Uhfthe game: we beat Ceneseo, 19-6. The rest of the season was successful. too. We lost one gameswhich was very 1-lose and disappointing-as and tied one. And sure enough! We took the championship again. winning all the games in our division. Wfhen it was play time again. Mr. Moogk selected and directed '4Meet Corliss Archer. Darlene Uhl- inger played the mischievous Corliss, and no one will forget her squeaking admirer-Jerry Hliexteru Tower. By gosh, we think it was as good as on the radiol All the seniors took li. S. History. Some familiar quotations: l ean't remember the date. 'ivfvlio won the French and Indian W'ar?f' lg Believe it or not. Miss Brown finally got all the test papers backl With only one returning letterman to the basket- ball team-Leonard Dunn-the Trojans weren't quite as fortunate on the hardwood. Vlfe were sue- eessful in better than half the games. however. Again we were unfortunate to be matched against the top-notch Depue team in the first round of the regional tourney. We all remember selling magazines and popcorn grnaking money for this, our annual. And there were senior pictures-everyone satisfied with yours but you. The prom, Class Day, Raccalaureate, and Commencement-that terribly sad day. Yesithese are a few of the memories of our senior year we will earrv all through our lives. 4 D As a fitting conclusion, lim sure we ean all look back and agree that during these four years weave had THF TIME OF Ulili LIVES. ENIO 3' 1 , M Q , ........,.,, , ..... . , ,W ne . ..,., WW . xt S 2 at 'x W EVELYN BAIRD FHA 3: Atoll. Finan:e. Tyninq 4 DONALD BAIRD FFA 1, 2, 32 Alzd. Finance 4 THERESA AUCHSTETTER Class Play Ticket Cum. 3. Ushei' 4: FHA 2, 3: Band 1, 2, 3. 4, Chorus 3. Festival Band 3: Alod. Copy, Finanie 4: Class Flay 3 EDWARD BUMBA Class Play Costume 84 Frou. Cum. 4: Prom Com. 3: Homecoming Com. 4: Atuu. Finance, Editorial Staff, Servi:e 4: Brnacliasting Csuncil 4 IRENE BIERWIRTH GAA 3 Atud Finance. Typing 4 BRUCE DEWEY Class Play Costume 84 Prcu. Com. 4: FFA 1. 2: Building Trades Club 3. 4: 1 2 F uthall 2, 3. 4. Vaisily 3. 4: Atud. Finance 4 RUTH AUCHSTETTER Ciass Play Make Un 3. 4: Prom Com. 3: Hi-Light Staff 4: Latin Club 1 Atod. Finance: Photography cl1rmn., Typing, Maintenance 4 4 NORMAN ANDERSON Basketball 1: Atnd. Finanze 4 E . ,. K DOROTHY BRUCK Pram Cnm. 3: Ring Com. Z: Hi-Light Stiff 4: HZlllEI0llliIll1 Attendant li Atnzl. Finance, Photugraphy, Typing, Maintenance 4 DANNY BIERS Prom Com, 3: D 0. Club 3. 4: Fonthall 2: Track 1, 2, Team Manager 12 Atud. Finance 4 CAROL COTTON Class Play Usher 3. 4. Ticket Com. 3: FHA 1. 2. Homecoming Float Com. 1, 2, Degree Chairman 2: Assistant Librarian 3: Band 1, 2, Festival Band 2: Atod. Finance. Typing 4 ROGER CHILDERS Prom Com. 3: Ring Com. 2: Hi-Light Staff 4: Latin Club 1: Homecoming Com. 2. 3: Broadcasting Counzil Technician 4: Band 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Boys' Octet 1: Basketball 1, 3. Varsity 3: Football 1, 2. 3, 4, Varsity 3. 4: Track 2. 3. Varsity 3: Projecticnist 4: Atod. Copy, Finance, Photography 4 FRANCES DELHOTAL DALE DANEKAS Class Play Costume 84 Prop. Co. 4: Varsity 3, 4. Co-Captain 2: Track 2. LEONARD DUNN MARY JANE HARRIS Club 1: Chorus 3: Atod. Copy Editor, u MAX FAYEN Homecoming King 2: Basketball 1, 2, 4, Varsity 4: Football 1. 2, 3. 4, NVarsity 3, 4: Track 2: Atod. Finance. Mechanical Arts Staff 4 N DOLORES HOELZER .I Class Play Usher 4: FHA 1, 2. Vice Pres. 2: Prom Com. 3: Chorus 2, J - 3. Girls' Sextet 2: Atod. Finanze, Typing 4 ix i Q , . 1 X, X it it ' I i i Class Play Usher 3. 4. Ticket Com. 4: FHA 1. 2. 3, 4, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4: Homecoming Com. 1, Z. 3. 4: Chorus 3: Atod. Finance 4 Class Play 3: Student Council 4, Parlimentarian 4: Prom Com. 3: Home- coming Com. 4. King 3: Chorus 3: Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4. Varsity 3, 4: Co- Cautain 4: Football 4. Varsity 4: Track 2. 3. 4, Varsity 3, 4: Atod. Finance 4 Class Play Usher 3, Costume 81 Prop. Com. 4: FHA 4: Prom Com. 3: Latin Basketball 1, 2: Football 1, 2. 3. 4. 3, Varsity 3: Atcd. Service, Finance 4 Editorial Staff. Finance 4 DONNA GOUBEAUX Class Play Costume 84 Prop. Com. 3. 4: GAA 2, 3. 4, Basketball Manager 3: FHA 1. 2. 3, 4, Vice Pres, 3, 4, Scrapbook Chairman 2, Chorus 3: Atod. Finance. Editorial Staff 4 JAMES EICHORN Class Play 4. Stage Crew 4: Projectionist 4: D. 0. Club 3, 4: Basketball 1: Track 1: Atod. Finanze, Photography, Maintenan:e Staff 4 f Q we? ELAINE JEWEL Class Play 3, 4: Prom Com. 3: Hi-Light Staff 4, Asst. Editor 4: Latin Club 1: Homecoming Com. 2, 3, 4: Broadcasting Copy Sales Com. 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, instrumental Soloist 3, Instrumental Ensemble 3, 4. Festival Chorus 2, Festival Banil 3, 4: Atod. Finance, Copy, Art. Photogra- phy, Editorial Staff 4 DON GUNN Ill. 2: D.0. Club 3, 4: Atcd. Financ Compton High School. Compton. Ill. 1: Paw Paw High School, Paw Paw. e 4 PATSY KESSLER Class Play Ticket Com. 4: FHA 4: Latin Club 1: Chorus 3: Atod. Copy, Finance 4 JIM GEHLER Class Play Costume 84 Prop. Com. 3: Student Council 2. 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4: Prom Com. 3: Latin Club 1: Home:oming Com. 2, 3, 4. King's Attendant 4: Basketball 1, 2: Football 1, 2, 4. Varsity 4: Atod. Finance 4 DENNIS HAYMAN Polo High School, Polo, Ill. 1. Shurz High School, Chicago, lll. 2: Build- ing Trades Club 3, 4: Atod. Finance. Photography. Mechanical Arts Staff 4 MARGARET LARABEE Class Play Make Up 3, Ticket Com. 4: Band 1, 2. 3. 4. Chorus 3. Festival Chorus 3: Atod. Finance, Typing 4 ANNE KEHOE Aquinas High School, LaCrosse. Wis. 1. 2: Class Play Usher 3, Ticket Com. 4: Prom Com. 3: Homecoming Com. 4: Hi-Light Staff 4, Quill 84 Scroll 4: Broadcasting Copy Sales 4: Chorus 3: Assistant Librarian 3, 4: Atod. Copy, Finance 4 DICK HOSTO Hi-Light Staff 3: D.0. Club 3, 4: Atcd. Finance 4 xoqgtoltf Class Pla Ush ' tin Cl b 1: Chorus 3: Atod. Finance. Photography, .Tll'l'll' 3 Cl lay 3, 4: ii-Ligh , Quill 84 Scroll 4: Latin Club 1: Chorus 2 5 s' Quar t 2, Fes iv orus 2. 3: Atod. Finance 4 U BETTY MATHESIUS Class Play Usher 3, Publicity 3, Make Up 4: Prom Com. 3: Cheerleader 1, 2: Homecoming Queen 1: Band 1, 2, Chorus 3: Atod. Finance 4 NORMAN INMAN FFA 1. 2: Building Trades 3, 4: Football 2: Atod. Finance 4: Class Play Costume 8: Property Com. 4 DARLENE MORSCH Class Play Usher 3, Ticket Com. 4: Assistant Librarian 3, 4: Hi-Light Staff 4: Homecoming Com. 2, 3: Broadcasting Announcer 2: Chorus 2: Atod. Cooy. Finance. Photography, Typing, Service 4: Quill 81 Scroll 4 RONALD KLINEFELTER Class Play Costume 8: Prop. Com. 4: FFA 1, 2: Building Trades 3, 4: Band 1. 2: Football 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4: Atod. Finance, Mechanical Arts Staff 4 PATRICIA MCLAUGHLIN Class Play Make Up 3, 4: Prom Com. 3: Latin Cluh 1: Band 1. 2: Atod. Finance. Typing. Photography, Maintenance 4 JACK KEEFE Class Pres. 1: Prom Com. 3: Ring Com. 2: Chorus 3: Basketball 1, 2, 3. Varsity 3: Football 1, 2. 3. 4, Varsity 3, 4: Track 2: Atod, Finance 4 DONALD JONES Class Play Costume 84 Prop. Com. 4: Prom Com. 3: Homecoming Cum. 43 D. 0. Club 3, 4: Broadcasting Technician 4: Band 1, Chorus 3, Boy's Quartet 2: Cross-Country 1: Atod. Finance, Copy. Maintenance 4: Projectionist 3, 4 PATRICIA MEALEY Class Play Promoter 4: Publicity 4: GAA 1. 2. 3, 4. Hockey Manager 3. Pres. 4: Homecoming Com. 1, Queen's Attendant 4: Atod. Finance. Editorial Staff, Art Editor 4 DORIS MCNALLY Class Play Usher 3, 4: Homecoming Com. 1: Atocl, Finance. Tyniiig 4 DAVID L. KARL Homecoming Cum. 1, 3: D. 0. Club 3: Basketball 1: Football 1. 2, 3 Varsity 3. 4, Co-Can. 4: Atod. Finance 4 DON McCOLLUM Hi-Light Staff 4: D. 0. Club 3: Golf 3. 4: Atod. Copy. Finance. Sports Staff 4 DARLENE OHLINGER Class Sec. Trcas. 4: Class Play 3, 4: Conference Play 3. 4: Contest Play 1, 3. 4: Speech Contest 4: GAA 3. 4: Prom Com. 3: Cheerleader 4: Home- coming Com. 4: Broadcasting Copy Sales 4: Band 1. 2: Chorus 1, 2. 3: Atod. Copy. Finange. Photography, Editorial Staff. Co-Editor 4: Festival Chorus 1, 2. 3 RICHARD LEISER Class Pres. 4: Class Play 4: Prom 1, 2. 3. 4. Varsity 3, 4: Golf 3. 4: torial Staff, Sports Staff 4 KENNETH MCLAUGHLIN BEIIY POHL Class Play Ticket Com. 3. Usher 4: Homecoming Com. 1: Atod. Finance 4 JANICE POHL Class Play 3, 4: GAA 1. 2, 3, 4: Prom Com. 3: Ring Com. 2: Latin Staff 4 Debate 3. 4. Debate Varsity 3. 4: Speech Contestant 3. 4: Hi-Light Staff -4. Editor 4. Quill 8: Scroll 4: Latin Club 1: Homecoming Com. 4: Broadcasting Ccuncil 3, Copy Sales Com. 4, Announcing 3: Chorus 3: Basketball 1: Track FFA 1, 2: D.0. Club 3, 4: Chorus 2, 3: Football 2: Atod. Finance 4 Club 1: Homecoming Com. 1, 2, 3, 4: Attendant 1: Chorus 1: Atod. Copy. Finan:e. Typing. Photography, Editorial HELENE OBERHOLZ Class Play 3: NFL 1. 2. 3, 4: Sec. Treas. 2: Assistant Librarian 4: De hate 1. 2. 3. Debate Varsity 2, Jr. Varsity 1, 3: Speech Contestant 3, 4: Prom Com. 3: Hi-Light Staff 4: Broadcasting Announcer 3. Copy Sales -I: Band 1, 2: Atod. Finance 4: Homecoming Com. 2. 3: Broadcasting Sales 4 Class Play 3: NFL Active Member 1. 2, 3, 4 DON KUEHL Prcm Com. 3: Football 1, 2. 3. 4, Varsity 3. 4: Atod. Finance. Pliotcgraphy 4 Com. 3: NFL 3. 4, Active Member 3: Atod. Copy, Finance, Photography, Edi- GAA 1, 2. 3. 4, Individual Sports 3: Student Council 1. 2, 3, 4, Pres. 41 DORIS OLSON Class Play Costume 84 Prop. Com. 3, Publicity 4: NFL 1. 2, 3, 4. Pres. 3, Active member 1. 2, 3. 4: Debate 1, 2. 3. 4, Varsity 2. 3. 4. Jr. Varsity 1: Pro-m Com. 3: Latin Club 1: Band 2. 3. 4: Chorus 3: Festival Band 3: , Atod. Copy, Finance. Photcgraphy, Typing. 4 WALTER MEYER Class play Costume 81 Property Cum. 4: FFA 2. 3: Reporter 3: Atod. Copy, Finance, Sales and Distribution 4 DELORES PRESTON Class Pres. 3, Class Play 3, Ticket Com. 4. Publicity 4: GAA 3, 4: Stu- dent Council 1. 2. 3. 4, Sec. Treas. 4: Speech Contestant 3: Prom Com. 5: Latin Club 1: Homecoming Com. 1. 2, 3. 4: Band 1. 2, 3, 4. Pres. 4. Chorus 1, 2. 3, Girls' Sextet 3, Instrumental Soloist 1, 2, 3, 4, Instrumental Ensemble 2. 3. 4, Festival Band 1. 2, 3. 4: Atod. CODY: Finance. Editorial Staff 4 PATRICK PHALEN Class Pres. 2: Prom Com. 3: Ring Com. Z: Hi'-Light Staff 3: D. 0, Club 3. 4: Basketball 1: Track 1: Atofl. Finance 4 KENNETH OUGH DORA LEE RIDER Class Coun:il Club 1: 3. Girls' Band 2: JOYCE ROACH Award 4 BEVERLY SCHWINGLE Class Play 4. Student Direttor 3: GAA 3, 4: Prom Com. 3: Latin Club 13 Homecoming Com. 3: Band 2, 3. 4, Chorus 1, 3, -Instrumental Ensemble 3. 4, Festival Band 3: Atod. Finance. Copy, Photography 4 EVELYN SOLLITT Class Vice-Pres. 1: Class Play 3: Conference Play 3: Contest Play 3: FHA 1. 2. Sec. 2: Student Council 1, 2. 3, 4: Prom Com. 3: Homecoming Com. 1, 2. 3. 4: Band 1, 2, 3. Chorus 1, 2. 3, Girls' Sextet 3, Instrumental Solo- ist 3, Vocal Contest 3. Festival 1. 2. 3: Atod. Copy, Finance. Editorial Staff 4 Prom Com. 3: Hi-Light Staff 4: Homecoming Com. 4: Atod, Finance 4 41, 2. 3, 4: Homecoming Com. 1: Atorl, Finance. 'Class Vice-Pres., 2, 4: Class Play 3, Student Director 4: Prom Com. 3: Ring Com. 2: Latin Club 1: Broadcasting Copy Sales 4, Announcing 3: Chorus 3: Atorl. Copy, Finance, Photography, Art. Editorial Staff, Cn-Editor 4: DAR Play 1. 3: GAA 3, 4: Student Staff 4, Copy Reader 4: Latin Band 1. 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2. Festival Chorus 3. Festival Editorial Staff 4 CLARENCE RICH Class Play Costume 84 Prop. Com. 4: FFA 1, 2: Prom Ccm. 3: Building Trades Club 3, 4: Broadcasting Technician 3: Football 1. 2. 3. 4, Varsity 3. 4: Atod. Finance, PhJtograni1y. Copy. Sales 84 Distributicn, Mechanical Arts Staff 4 LORNA MAY SCHLESINGER Class Sec. Treas. 2: Class Play 4: Costume 84 Prop. Com. 3: Prom Com. 3: Ring Com. 2: Latin Club 1: Homecoming Com. 2: Band 1, 2, 3. Chorus 1, 2. 3. Instrumental Ensemhle 3. Festival Band 2, 3: Atorl. Finance, Photog- raphy, Typing, Editorial Staff 4 LORETTA THOMPSON Class Play Promoter 3. Make Up 4: Hi-Light Staff 4: Atod. Finance, Photography. Typing, Maintenance Service 4 ROBERT E. SIBIGTROTH Class Play Costume Sf Prop. Com. 3: Prom Com. 3: Homecoming Com. 1: D.0. Club 4: Football 1. 2. 3. 4. Varsity 3, 4: Atnd. Finance 4 HOWARD SCHMIDT MARILYN TRUCKENBROD Phztography 4: FHA 4 ALLEN STEELE 1, 2, 3: Atod. Finance 4 JERRY TOWER Class Play 4 Chorus 3 Ala-'l Flnan Student Council 3, 4: Prom Com. 3: Homecoming Com. 1, 3. 4: Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4. Football Z: Atod. Finance 4 Class Play Publicity 3. 4: Propn Com. 3: Hi-Light Staff 4: Quill 8: Scroll 4: Homecoming Com. 1. 2, 3, 4: Band 1. 2, 3, Chorus 3: Atod. Finance, Latin Club 1: Band 1. Chorus 1, 2. 3. Boys' Quartet 1. 2. Festival Chorus I WILLIAM PRESCOTT Conference Play 3: Contest Play 3: Assistant Librarian 2: Latin Club 13 Homecoming Com. 1, 3, 4: Broadcasting Announce' 3, CDDY Sales 4: Chorus 3: Basketball 1. 2: Track 1, 2, 3: 4, Varsity 3, 4: Golf 3, 4: Atod. Finance, Photography, Editorial Staff, Sports Staff 4 ORRIE SPENADER Class Play Promoter 3, 4, Make Up 4: GAA 3, 4: Prom Com. 3: Hi-Light Staff 4. Copy Reader 4: Homecoming Com. 4, Queen 2: Band 1. 2, 3, Chorus 1. 2, 3, Festival Chorus 2. 3: Atod. Copy, Finance, Editorial Staff 4 kf I , vu 1-ax www ELMAN SCHWEIGER FFA 1. 2: Building Trades Club 3, 4: Atod. Finance 4 BERNICE SPANIER Class Play Usher 4: GAA 1, 2. 3, 4, V. Pres. 4, Social Chrni. 3: FHA 1, 2. 3, 4, Treas. 2. Pres. 4: Prom. Com. 3: Chorus 3: Atod. Finance 4 JOAN TRUCKENBROD Class Sec. Treas. 1, Class Play 3. 4: Prom Com, 3: Latin Club 1: Band 1. 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, Instrumental Soloist 3. 4. Festival Band 3, 4: Atod. Copy, Finance, Photography -1 LAVERNE SPITZ Princeton High School, Priizcetcn, lll, 1V2: D. 0. Club 3, 4: Basketball 3, Varsity 3: Football 3. 4. Varsity 3, 4: Track 2: Atod. Finance 4: Class Play 3, Publicity 4 PATRICIA WOOD Class Play Usher 4: Chorus 3: Atod. Finance, Typing 4 JOYCE WALLER Class Play 3. 4, Publicity 3: Sueech Contestant 2: Latin Club 1: Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2. 3, Girls' Uttet 1, Girls' Sectet 2, Vocal Soloist 1. 2, Instrumental Soloist 1, 2, 3, 4, Instrumental Ensemble 3. 4, Festival Band 1. 2. 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Atod. Copy. Finance, Editorial Staff 4 ' 1 , ...a i vicron YOUNG Q' Class Play 3, Costume 8: Prop. Com. 4: Prom Com. 3: D.0. Club 3, 4: yf , X l' Atod. Finance, Photography 4 j ' , Q r r,r- ...,. i .-lljE:-!EE:- x s I! DoNALn wel.1'Y U Dixon High School, Dixon. Ill. IVZ: Oregon High School. Oregon. Ill. 155: , ,, Atod. Finance 4 . , : EILEEN WOOD Class Play Usher 3, 4: FHA 33 Homecoming Com. 1. 2: Chorus 1, 2. 3: Atod. Finance, Photography 4 NEAL WORSLEY Debate 1: Broadcasting Technician 3: Atod. Finance. Photography 4: Visual Aids 4 At long last . . . PPICRCLASSMAN, at lastl The year for the time of your lifel However this year was also Hlled with large and small events, each of which must be thought over carefully and each requiring the right guidance before the decision was reached. The class of '55 proved themselves capable of coping with those tasks. the major ones being the class play. the prom. and the choosing of their future life work. Nancy Lucas, Joan Sonntag. Bill Gardner, Robert Boykin, Bob Fitzsirnmons. and Harriet Shed were voted to serve their class in the student council. They showed themselves very competent in expressing the wishes of their class and of the school. Wiith Bill Gardner as president. Jerry Hochstatter as vice- president and Margo Walter as secretary-treasurer the class of '653,' marched toward being seniors. leaving an excellent record behind them. ln the homecoming parade Douglas Sterchi and Mary Sheridan. junior class candidates for king and queen, rode on a float. viewing a battle between Jerry Longbein and Harry lirunner which represented Ccneseois defeat at the hands of the Mendota Trojans. ln the evening the junior class was thrilled to see Doug and Mary crowned king and queen of homecoming. This distinguished class had a grand total of ten major letter winners on the varsity football squad with eight boys winning minor letters. Hill Cehler honored his school and his class by being named to a first-team post on the All-Northern Illinois Large School Football Squad. When basketball time rolled around eight anxious juniors joined the varsity squad. They were Bill Gehler. Jerry Hoch- statter, Bob Fitzsimmons, Bill Gardner. Ed Peasley. Harry Johnson, Dan Vanlftten, and Doug Sterchi. Linder the excellent guidance of Mr. Koeller the junior class added more glories to its increasing record by the vic- tories of the debate teams. the contest play and other speech activities. The class of l'52 took advantage ol the courses offered hy the school. Eleven took D. U. A large number tried their hand at cooking and sewing. some joining FHA once they he- came interested. The more serious minded boys and girls took business or college preparatory subjects. The biggest, social event of the year. as lar as the juniors were concerned. was the prom. Xvith much racking of brains for ideas and many committee meetings. they came up with an evening never to he forgotten. Only through the helpful advice and guidance of their advisers. Mr. and Mrs. Doenier. Mr. Norton. Mr. Moogk and Miss Schroeder. were the members of the class of 53 able to leave such an excellent record. JUNIOR PLAY MEN ARE LIKE STREETCARS w. Gof-mf, Pres- Mother ................... Mary Ebhinghaus Maudie . . . ..... ,Ioan Sonntag Sylvia . . Jeanine Sibigtroth Joy . . . ..... Nancy Lucas Alix . . . . Mary Bruckner Julie . . . Mary ,Io Herndon Lysheth .... . . Kathleen Weiss Mrs. Wltite . . . Mrs. Allan . Margaret . . . Dad ..... Davie . . . Jerry . . . Chi .......... Ted ........... Student Director Prompters .... . . . Virginia Smith Donna McLaughlin . . . Harriett Shed . . . Bill Gehler . . . Bill Durham . . . . Bill Gardner . . . Ronald Garrity Wayne Messmore . . Patti Heininger . . Darlene Martin Donna Bumha JUNIOR OFFICERS statter, Vice-Pres.-M. Walt TIME has com or th junior JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEES Mary Lou Bruckner . . . Cen. Chrmn. of decorations Mary Ebliinghaus . ......... Hall decorations Helen Bunton . . . Band Stand decorations Nancy Lucas . . ..... Wall decorations Judy Lambert . . . Ceiling 81 Invitations Donna Bumba .. . Table decorations Margot Walter . . . . . Food committee Bill Gehlcr . . . Seating committee Pat Roth ..... . . Serving committee Dan Van Etten . . ..... Prop committee Jerry Hochstattcr . . . . Clean-up committee Jane Vogelsang . . Program committee MR. DOENIER, ADVISER BACK ROW: W. Gehler, R. Gillette G. Faber, R. Geil, R. Fitzsimmons, R Garrity MIDDLE ROW: W. Durham, W. Gardner, G. Funfsinn, E. Herbert, P. Heininger, M. Ebbinghaus, L. Dewey FIRST ROW: Mr. Doenier, R, Harris, D. Fossig, L. Eichorn, E. Henry, M. Glaser, M. Ehlers, B. Geil MRS. DOENIER, ADVISER BACK ROW: M. Bruckner, D. Bumba, B. Campbell, J. Brown, H. Bunton, B. Austin, D. Amfahr, Mrs. Doenier, R. Boykin MIDDLE ROW: P. Corcoran, B. Cuda- buck, S. Davis, B. Bialos, M. Cork, W. Brown FIRST ROW: W. Bromenschenkel, .l. Cummings, H. Brunner, R. Anderson to plan their pla and prom MISS SCHROEDER, ADVISER BACK ROW: H. Johnson, R. McConville, D. Klein, Miss Schroeder, D. Lewis, W. Messmore, J. Hochstatter, E. Nance, J. Longbein, W. Joerger, H. Kessinger MIDDLE ROW: S. Kilburn, N. Lucas, D. Martin, J. Lambert, B. Klein, K. Jauch FIRST ROW: J. Kidd, A. McManus, D. McConville, D. McLaughlin, M. Kidd MR. MOOGK, ADVISER BACK ROW: D. Ward, D. Waller, C. Sondgeroth, J. Wixom, D. Van Etten, D. Sterchi, Mr. Moagk, G. Wood THIRD ROW: W. Wood, B. Zimmerlein, M. Walter, A. Truckenbrod SECOND ROW: 5. Spenuder, J. Zimmer- man, B. Stuber, J. Wilhelm, J, Vogel- song FIRST ROW: J. Sonntag, A. Spenader, V. Smith, N. Steele, K. Weiss MR. NORTON, ADVISER BACK ROW: Sauer, K. Schmidt, E. Phillips, Mr. MIDDLE ROW: J. Sloter, J N. Phalen, G. Olson, I-I Ryan, E, Peasley, G Salomone, L. Roach, H Norton P. Roth, M. Sheridan Sibigtroth, E. Roth, M Schwemlein, V. Novak FIRST ROW: C. Rohr, J. Rave, E Politsch, D. Rod 2 t won 't be lon till Hlihi THE TINIIC rolled around for another school year. the sophomores were more sell-confident than in the preceding year. They were more accustomed to the routine of high school life. Having conquered their fear of teachers and red slips . they were going to have the time of their lives. They wanted to make the new year a huge success so they chose three alert and wide-eyed girls to lead them. As presi- dent they chose the capable Joanne Wilhelm and, to assist her, Barbara Williams as vice-president. To take care of the Mpe- cuniaii they elected the honest Ruth Sollitt as secretary- treasurer. To assist Elaine Larson. Madra Montagrioli, Vilalter Klinge, and Lynn Truckenbrod in student council they chose Delbert Piller. The first event of the new year was homecoming. To help make it a big success the sophomores had a very becoming lloat and chose a fine twosome as their candidate for king and queen. Glen lfischer and Dorothy Lau respectively. The lfrosh-Soph team. the Jay Tees. displayed fine athletic ability and sportsmanship in football and basketball. tThcy won all ol their foothall games in the conference except the one with Ceneseo which they lost by one point.l They will make excellent varsity players next year. Gene Morrow and John McKenzie did wonderful johs as Frosh-Soph and Varsity managers. The sophomores participated well in chorus and band. They won many awards in music contests. They also played and sang at the music festival. ln order to prove they could argue and were not shy, sev- eral entered debate and speech activities. They won many honors for their school and had many thrilling experiences. The farm boys joined FFAg the future homemakers, FHAg and the athletic minded girls. CAA. Each contributed to the activities of the organization he had joined. it takes skill and personality to be a successful librarian, and Nancy Cove. Elaine Larson. Myrna Kilmartin, Don Buck, Sharon Biers, Barbara Wlilliams. Curt Truckenbrod and Roger Brown proved they were capable. They helped make the new library a pleasant. quiet place for reading and studying. Sharon Riers showed her vivacity and gracefulness in her outstanding performances as a varsity cheerleader. Making money by selling magazines and choosing their class ring proved them able business managers. ln order to be the success they were they needed the guid- ing hand of their advisers. Miss Pottinger. Miss Stauhus, Mr. liollins. Mr. Lelylarr. and Mr. Mann. As the time uticksii on. another year has ended. liven though they did a hard year's work they enjoyed every minute as sophomores and are now ready to advance to their junior year. we S UPH OM ORE S are UPPER CLA SSMEN wal 1 vmw, p-Wawsismng Two down, two to MISS POTTINGER, ADVISER BACK ROW: P. Bruck, P. Denault, C. Bauer, D. Cotton, J. Edwards, D. Biers, S. Blers, Miss Pottinger MIDDLE ROW: L. Edgcomb, A. Elsesser, R. Childers, W. Bird, D. Buck, M. Chappell, R. Casslevens, R. Brown, H. Campbell FIRST ROW: P. Bierwirfh, M. Collings, M. Boyle, C. Becket, M. Booth, R. Amfahr, S. Dalton, R. Booth MR. ROLLINS, ADVISER BACK ROW: L. Hannon, J. Hamblen, W. Hare, W. Galloway, C. Harmon, W. Farmer, Mr. Rollins MIDDLE ROW: G. Gillette, R. Herman, M. Guilfoyle, N. Frixol, J. Horboldt, D. Gregg, J. Heinzeroth FIRST ROW: G. Fischer, J. Faber, N. Gove, D. Fox, D. Helfncss 'Nm MISS STAUBUS, ADVISER BACK ROW: N. Kraiz, J. Marksbury, L. Kreiser, D. Kaufman, R. Jackson, E. Larson, M. Kilmartin, Miss Staubus MIDDLE ROW: W. Lemmer, G. Mann, H. Jackson, D. Krenz, W. Klinge, R. Lucas, C. Howarth, J. Lang FIRST ROW: M. Jacob, L. Joerger, D. Lau, M. Kidd, P. Kofoid, B. Long, C. Johnson Our TIME will com . MR. MANN, ADVISER BACK ROW: Mr. Mann, D. Schwingle, L. Truckenbrod, L. Gulick, J. Whit- more, G. Wulf, T. Vickrey, R. Steve, R. Smith MIDDLE ROW: J. Spunier, J. Wolfe, C. Truckenbrod, G. Sibigtroth, R. Worsley, W. Stevenson, J. Sloan FIRST ROW: l. Yenerich, N. Wood, M. Sibigtrofh, B. Williams, J. Wilhelm, R. Sollitt, D. Skaggs, M. Zolper MR. LE MARR, ADVISER BACK ROW: Mr. LeMarr, S. Nelson, J Richard, S. Moniugnoli, S. Prescott, C Reppin, H. Rider MIDDLE ROW: R. Morrow, G E. McLaughlin, R. Milozzo, row, J. Mauch, D. Piller, D FIRST ROW: J. McKenzie, L. L. Schlesinger, M. McLau Sauer, D. Mosher, M. Mantagnoh QB Vxf at '19 ime Passes 5' DIE 1lAllCl'll'fD BY, and as the seniors entered for the last time. the freshman class entered for the first time into the halls of MHS. These students wasted no time getting into their activities and their Hrst task was to choose class officers to guide them through the vear. As their president they chose Jimmy Browng as vice- president. Doris Kramer: and for secretary-treasurer they elected Janet Welsch. Their representatives for student council were Carol Calderwood, Doris Kramer, Norman Ehlers. and John Meyer. Time passed on and soon they found it was October. This was a big month because they eagerly awaited the freshman party held on October 23. Theyfll always remember what a big success it was and all the fun they had dancing and playing games. There were many girls and boys interested in sports, de- bate. cheerleading and various other activities. They showed their courage and abilities in many fields and did very well in anything they tried. The football season roused the freshmen with school spirit. and several girls went out for cheerleading. There were four selected by the student body to lead the cheers for the lfrosh- Soph team in football and basketball season. They were: Marjorie Campbell, Yvonne Durand, Diane Keefe, and Patti Hiller. As time lapsed we found that several girls went out for GAA and found enjoyment in playing hockey, baseball, and other sports. The future homemakers entered into FHA where they gained knowledge and took part in parties and other in- teresting events. The boys showed their abilities alsog many trained under the careful guidance of Mr. Mann for the freshman football squad. The Trojettes during the season won three of their scheduled five games. Eight of Mr. Mannis freshmen were advanced to the Frosh-Soph team. They were J. Auchstetter, G. Beardsley. J. Brown. D. Hof, D. Kessel. E. Klinge. R. McMahon, and A. Pohl. Mr. Cehler managed the freshmenis basketball squad. Some of these players, J. Brown, G. Beards- ley. D. Hof, D. Kessel. D. Oberholz. and J. Sondgcroth were moved up to the Frosh-Soph team. H. lVfelVlahon was promoted to the Varsity squad. Debate was a field into which many ventured. They proved that they could agree and disagree as well as the de- haters in upper classes. Their fine work is an asset to the school, and they are sure to claim many honors before they graduate. The magazine drive was an event into which they devoted time and salesmanship ability. Vlfayne Rich was awarded top honors for being high salesman of his class. Thus far in their school life. the students of 4455 have shown great promise of being capable leaders in the future. Their advisers were: Miss Payne, Mr. Doll, Mr. Koeller. Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Morris. wmwfkmWvx,ww',x A Wm W vw fmm, Freshmen wonder, Will we ? We littl eshm MR. KOELLER, ADVISER BACK ROW: D. Keefe, R. Fritz, D. Hof, J. Efzbach, E. Finley, N. Ehlers, L. Edgcomb, Mr. Koeller THIRD ROW: K. Eichorn, J. Elsesser, E. Hoelzer, M. Gleason SECOND ROW: J. Hochsfafter, C. Har- MISS PAYNE, ADVISER BACK ROW: W. Andrews, T. Driver, A. Burkari, M. Campbell, B. Bromen- schenkel, S. Castle, B. Dana, R. Becket, C. Cnlderwood, L. Buns, Miss Payne MIDDLE ROW: R. Deming, F. Dumer, L. Dean, R. Bane, G. Beardsley, J. Brown, L. Carr, R. Brandi J. Auch- stefter FIRST ROW: A. Aughenbaugh, K. Cle- ment, E. Bradshaw, I . Bierwirih, L. Auchsvetter, R. Bauer, J. Coonen, J. Corcoran, G. Cook mon, D. Etheridge, E. Hifchins, K. Emerick, M. Goubeaux, N, Eich FIRST ROW: S. Jones, M. Farmer, B. Foster, P. Ehlers, B, Garman, N. Herbert MR. LEWIS, ADVISER BACK ROW: K. M:Cully, D. Kessel, R. McMahon, E. Klinge, L. Lewis, J. Meyer, Mr. Lewis THIRD ROW: 5. Killion, J. Kessler, M. Miller, D. Longbein, S. McConviIle, B. Martin SECOND ROW: B. Miller, D. Klinefelter, L. Klinefelter, W. McNally, J. Lewis, J. Mealey, E. Manning, R. Milazzo FIRST ROW: M. Lang, C. Klein, V. Kornemnn, E, Kuehl, J. Kleckner, P. Miller, D. Kramer had BIG tim MR. DOLL, ADVISER BACK ROW: Mr. Doll, D. Wilson, W. Vietz, J. Sondgeroth, K. Zimmerlein, F. Ward, M. Spitz, J. Welsch THIRD ROW: L. Spenader, L. Wendel, C. Truckenbrod, R. Steele, A. Weiss, R. Simpson SECOND ROW: M. Sonntag, A. Spen- ader, R. Sloan, D. Stevens, A. Walter, W. Eldon, L. Vermillion FIRST ROW: E. Wells, J. Smith, P. Whitmore, M. Stevenson, A. Strem- Iau, M. Thomas, S. Sweger ESE?-2 MR. MORRIS, ADVISER BACK ROW: Mr. Morris, K. Nance, W. Rich, A. Pohl, D. Oberholz, A, Roach THIRD ROW: H. Schmidt, B. RGPPI s. Schmidt, N. Phalen, C, Schlesinger, V. Roach, M. Palmatier SECOND ROW: H. Nurnherg, F. Ross, L. Rohs, W. Peasley, A, Munson, R. Scott, W. Oberholz FIRST ROW: M. Owens, J. Rapp, J. Powell, D. Piller, 5. Rave, C. Pierson, B. Olson ms-seen c-mzzomnam-u mn--11-no ze--a:P::v-ar.f,....z,.g W, Time f r L FACULTY CUSTIJDIANS BUS DRIVERS VI.P'S lm ming D-0. C STANDING: M. Schlesinger, P. Been, E. Schnuckel, W, Seichell, C. Wills, D. Gove, L. Watson, S. Beetz, G. Koerper SEATED: N, Rider, W. Yenerich, M. Steele, H. Dean, B. Reck, J. Dubbs Grade and Hi h School Boards Co-operate THESE ARE THE BEST days of our lives. But how many ol us realize that much of the credit for this should go to the school board? It is their un- ceasing efforts and interest which have made MHS the wonderful school it is. Among the many duties of the school board are the selecting of teachers, planning of curricula. purchasing of supplies, upkeep of the building and campus, and management of the school busses. The grade and high school boards have co- operated for the benefit of the students of both grade and high schools. Many members of both the grade and high school boards are graduates of MHS. The boards work together in many ways- such as planning the school year in such a way that the vacations of the schools coincide. A recent example of this spirit of co-operation between the two boards is the decision to hold the eighth grade classes at the high school next year in order to relieve the overcrowded conditions of the grade school. We would like to thank the board for all they have done to make these the best years of our lives and for the opportunity they have given us-the opportunity of getting an education in one of the best schools in the state of Illinois. Hazel Payne, Dean of Women H. W. Mauntel, Asst. Principal M. E. Steele, Principal They Helped Uur 0 ice Run on TIM Mr. Steele, our principal, has helped to make MHS one of the best schools in the state and to maintain that standing. For many years he has been active in organizations working for the gen- eral advancement of education. As assistant principal and dean of boys, without including teaching classes in economics, world his- tory, supervising the lunch line and detention period, Mr. Mauntel had more than a full school day. Miss Payne, dean of girls, gave vocational guid- ance to the juniors and seniors and acted as adviser to the student council. She also taught classes in English I and IV. To her, also, fell the tasks of collecting slips and checking attendance, running off the noon hour, and acting as traffic director to see that everyone used the right steps. Included among the duties of the secretaries, Miss Theurer and Mrs. East, were keeping records straight, answering telephone, typing letters. and giving all kinds of information, aid, and advice. T 'S Y! X , . my RP K. The FACULTY says 66 ime is Your Time THERESA WORLAND Speech Corredioni I ROY DOLL B kk p g Sh lh d I ll S! d f F d F h Ad VICTOR WEDEMEYER Art HIRRE!. SWANSON Typing Office Practic ss Atod Ad MARY BRENT Girls' Phys. Ed. GAA Adviser JAMES KOEi.LER Speech Dramatics Debate Social Science Broadcasting Freshman Adviser NANCY BROWN U. S. Hisiory English ll Senior Adviser Atodnem Adviser REEVE NORTON Physics Chemistry Algebra Il, Trigonometry Sound Equipment Visual Aids Book Store Junior Adviser EUl.Al.lA BREESE English Ill Laiin I, Il Senior Adviser Atodnem Adviser Broadcasiing Sales GUY EAST Algebra I Plane Geometry Adviser LLOYD DOENIER Biology Couch Junior Adviser RUTH DOENIER English ll Librarian Junior Adviser cnssnr c-:msn Shop I, n Freshman Basketball GEORGE LEWIS Couch Boys' Phys. Ed. General Science Freshman Adviser EARNEST SCHLICK Band Chorus BILLIE STAUBUS Home Ee. I Boys' Home Ee. FHA Adviser Sophomore Adviser Couch MARYLAND' POPE Red Cross School Nurse FRED MORRIS A riculture 9 Non-vocational Ag. FFA Adviser Freshman Adviser JEAN EAST Secretary LAURA THEURER Serrefary WILLIAM MOOGK Journalism English I, III Hi-Light Adviser Drumutics Coach Junior Adviser DOROTHY SCHROEDER Home Eg. ll, nl, IV FHA Adviser Junior Adviser MERRIL MANN h S op II Building Trades Freshman Football Coach Sophomore Adviser JOSEPH ROLLINS Diversified Occupations Driver Training Sophomore Adviser SAMUEL LEMARR Algebra I Plane Geometry Athletic Equipment Sophomore Adviser ALICE POTTINGER English I Practical Math Commercial Arithmetic Sophomore Adviser Senior Annotations i Oil SPEECH 1 Believe it or not, speech students, those voices you heard on the recorder were actu- ally yours. DEBATE 1 nliesolved: that all .... 7' Maybe we'd better all enlist before we get drafted. ENGLISH 1 From Ivanlzoe to lllacbezfh, from basal parts to gerunds and subjunctives, from auto- biographies to semester research papers, the Eng- lish classes have helped us to master our language. the Curriculum GENERAL SCIENCE 1 Any frosh in this class will remember the fire extinguisher that clidnit work. I BIULOGY 1 The highlight, of course, is dis- secting. but this year the sophomores could look at uthingsw through the new bioscopc. CHEMISTRY 1 As you probably know, the chemistry class is the 'istinkiesti' in school. No offense to the teacher or students personally. PHYSICS 1 We'll never forget Hr. Korton's 'cviolinw lor the study ol sound. LWL-ll. at least it was supposed to hc a soundj ALGEBRA 1 Can you read this? In algebra, 'arcadingi' is considerably more difficult. GEOMETRY 1 s.a.s. i s.a.s. Thatis not codeg if you want the secret. ask any geometry student. ALGEBRA II 1 Sines. tanecnts. and logarithms are presented to confuse the juniors and seniors in advanced algebra and trigonometry. LATIN 1 The only Latin that seems to be easy to remember is Santo tc . We wonder why t?j SOCIAL SCIENCE 1 Mr. Koeller needed a hammer to pound the hdelcnse mechanisms'? into the freshman heads. WORLD HISTORY 1 Isn't it interesting to hear Hhrst-hand accounts about the rest of the world? ECONOMICS 1 G'Outline'7 is a laniiliar word to the students of this class, but we bet they learned economics that way. U. S. HISTORY 1 Ive heard that Miss Brown actually got all the test papers corrected on the last dayl TYPING 1 H35 words a minutev is a terrifying thought at first, but it wasnit so hard. was it? SHOIITHAND 1 Those brief forms can be handy or otherwise. Theyire so brief, some canit even read them. BOOKKEEPING1Numbersl Numbersl And those practice sets-you really ought to be good by now. OFFICE PRACTICE 1 These ttbig wheel senior girls that get to work in the office! ART 1 If you don't know what an abstract crea- tion is, youid better take art next year. MUSIC 1 YVe wanna, play 'Tap Roots' N comes lrom the French horn section. You see, they have a pretty part. Mr. East's Geometry class Miss Schrceder's Home Ec. class MANUAL TRAINING 1 Gee. all the new equip- ment this yearl We donit know what to use first. BUILDING TRADES 1 You big boys are sup- posed to be building a house, not picking o11 some- one smaller than you arc. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS 1 lix entually the D. O. students got to work on time and got their work sheets in. DRIVERS TRAINING 1 hwiliatis your reaction timc?'7 Maybe youill all get your licenses yet. AGRICULTURE 1 Wie hear you have a lot ol tests in ag 1 maybe so. but think of the times you get out of school for held trips. HOME ECONOMICS 1 Xvhy is it? The Girls .f C wont use their thimbles and the boys forget to let their masterpieces cool before sampling them. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 uHop-step-together stepfi The girls even learn modern dances in gym. The boys had lun wrestling. tAlter all, it was only a small percentage that broke their collar- bones.j .IOURNALISM 1 HThere's no news for my col- umnf, Mr. Moogk occasionally got hysterical hear- ing this explanation. Mr. DoII's Bookkeeping class 11. -v vwmtiifsmcafw- X .h1a , ...... .sa ummm snr Mr. RolIin's Driver Training class Mr. Lewis's General Science class Mr. KoeIler's Speech class 1 Mrs. Doenier's Library Miss PoHinger's English class Mmm-.1-,,, M, Q - WORKER behind the scenes UH COOKS, custodians. and bus drivers had a large part Ain making this year the time of our lives X. The cooks satisfied man hearlv anetites lx' Y . l l Y preparing and serving a variety ol wholesome meals at reasonable prices. The custodians were always around to lend a helping hand. They performed such essential johs COOKS Mrs. Truckenbrad, Mrs. Durham as: mowing the lawns, keeping the campus tidy, repairing anything that needed it and keeping the home fires of MHS burning through the cold winter months. The bus drivers had the important task of trans- porting the students to and from school. Con- sidering muddy roads, had weather. and mechanical difficulties, this was no easy job. BUS DRIVERS CUSTODIANS BACK ROW: M. Skaggs, J. Rollins, I. Smith, C. Anderson, C. Davis W. Norris, C. Cross, G. Miller FIRST ROW: E. Brown, W. Moss, N. Spencer, C. Wills Newer classes prepare as or the uture Building Trades ROJECT NTTMHEH one was started in the fall ol '50 hy Merrill Mann with the help of sixteen high school hoys. The founda- tion was set and poured and lelt until the spring of 751. A rough framing and roof were then con- structcd. ln the fall of '51 work was again started with eleven high school boys. Alter the work on the out- side of the house was finished, the boys started on the inside. The house, when finished. will have all the mod- ern conveniences. lt will be heated hy an oil heater. located in the basement. The walls of the house will have dry wall construction except those of the halhroom and kitchen which will he plastered. lt has five rooms with a connecting garage. LEFT TO RIGHT: H. Brunner, B. Dewey, C. Rich, N. Inman, Wixom, R, Klinefelier, Mr. Munn V The painting of the house will he undertaken hy Gilbert Cehler and the members of his shop classes. The planning ol the interior decoration was done hy the home economic- classes under the direction of Miss Schroeder and Miss Stauhus. After the completion of the project an open house will he held, giving the puhlic an opportunity to View the work done hy students. The house is to be sold at a public auction. This being an unusual course at MHS, com- paratively few have undertaken the work. But these boys worked hard to learn the building trade and have done their work well. The knowledge and skills gained will he invaluahle to them in time to come. E. Sutomone, E. Schweiger, J. Gehler, D. Hayman, D. Lewis, J BACK ROW: D. Ward, C. Rohr, D. Danekas, R. Sibigtroih, P, Pholen, H. Sauer, R. Boykin MIDDLE ROW: Mr, Rollins, A. Steele, K. R D. B' D. G K. M L hl' E. N G. S h 'd N. Phl yon, lers, unn, c aug in, ance, c ml I, aen SEATED: W. Bromenschenkel, V. Young, J. Eichorn, D. Jones, E. Mathesius, J. Longbein, L. Spitz, E. Peasley, H. Kessinger C0-OPERATIVE part-time diversified oc- cupations program may include many oc- cupations. To the small community, such as Nlendota, this plan makes possible a program of occupational training combining work on the job with opportunity for study in school. it is true that the student learncr must, under supervision and direction, assume a large part of the responsibility lor searching out information pertinent to his chosen occupation. For the alcrt and ambitious youngster this should be a challenge rather than a handicap. Since the adoption of such a program hve years ago Mendota High School has provided training for more than one hundred students. Among the different occupations these students have studied lor, there are: electrician, draftsman, store man- ager. printer, plumber, mechanics, pressman. sheet metal worker, auto body and lender repairman, linotype operator, radio servicemen, retail clerk, service station operator, and many more, with new jobs cropping up all the time. In addition to pro- viding the student with a chance to learn a trade, this often develops into a full-time job upon gradu- ation from school. For this work the student-learner receives two credits. one for classroom study and one for on-lhe- joh training at the place of employment. He or she also receives pay for this work, the amount of such depending upon the type of occupation etc. Each year the students hold an employer-employee banquet, which usually proves to bc interesting to everyone. Diversified Uccupation Ken McLaughlin Harry Kessinger LaVerne Spitz . Dale Danekas .. james Eichorn . Victor Young .. Gene Schmidt .. Betty Mathesius jerry Longbein Bob Sibigtroth ........ .... Bill Bromenshenkel .... . . . . . . . . Rapp's Imp. Wayside Press Wayside Press .. . Wayside Press .. . Wayside Press . . . . . . . Wayside Press . . . . . . . . . Mendota Transfer .. Community Hospital .. National Tea Store Allen Steele ...... . . . . . , Reeser Farm Equip. Bailey's Funeral Horne Sears, Roebuck and Co. junior Nance Patrick Phalen Dan Biers David Ward . Don Jones Curtis Rohr .. Ed Peasley .. Ken Ryan . .. Bob Bo kin Dick I-Iosto .. . . . . Fred Lucas Leo's Studio . . Kroger Store .. Schmitz Imp. . . . . -Wayside Press ... Widmer and Son . . . .. . . Hunky Dory Dairy Holdenrid's Shoe Store Classons Grocery Store . . Cross Body 8: Fender Shop Nick Phalen .... Mendota Plumbing 8: Heating Don Gunn . .. Barney 8: Ray's Service Station BACK ROW: E. Larson, Mrs. Doenier, R. Ough, D. Morsch, R. Brown, B. Williams, R. Booth V FIRST ROW: N. Gove, M. Cork, M. Bruckner, S. Biers, J. Heinzerolh, D. Buck, D. Bumba, J. Vogelsang, H. Oherholz, A. Kehoe LIBRARIANS We are all proud of our new and modern library that was installed this year. The librarians wouldn't be able to keep all the books and magazines in their proper places without assistance, for we must rc- member that the regular librarians also teach classes and thatis no easy task. Vile would like to congratulate the assistant li- brarians for helping to keep the library just as neat and new looking as the hrst day it was opened. We, KITCHEN HELP Do you ever wonder who washes all the dishes. trays, and silverware after all those hungry students get done eating in the cafeteria? This job is done more easily through the help of a group of girls who give up their own time for this job. And it is a job! W'e must not forget that the food that is eaten must be dished out and prepared. You may say that this is done by the cooks. but without the help of the girls the cooks would have a twenty- four-hour-a-day job. LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Nelson, M. Schwemlein, J. Coonen, D. Klinefeller, C. Reppin, J. Richards, J. Powell, F, Whitmore, D. Mosher, P. Roth, G. Funfsinn, H. Rlder LEFT TO RIGHT: W. Durham, S. Nelson, R. Booth, P. Whitmore CANDY SELLERS Do you like candy? If you were asked that question you would probably answer, 'iwvhy cer- tainlyg who doesnt? A little candy during the noon hour gives us the added uoomphli that is needed to finish out a 'ihardli day at school. But who is willing to give up their free time at noon to sclt candy to the rest of the students? For this reason credit should be given to the candy scllers for the fine job they did this year. too, have our ,I,P,' TECHNICIANS There is one group around school that no one sees very much, but which docs one of the most important jobs. This group is called the techni- cians and is under the guidance of Mr. Norton. The job of showing movies, repairing microphones, setting up loud speaking systems. and just about any other job that there is to do is performed by these boys. BACK ROW: D. Jones, J. Cummings, N. Worsley, J. Gehler, J. Hochsfutfer, R. Childers, C. Sondgeroth, J. Eiehorn, J. Spunier FRONT ROW: J. Whitmore, Mr. Norton, J. McKenzie, W. Durham Time f t BRUADCASTING COUNCII. DEBATE NFL 611 ryllz 714 SPEECH JUURNALISM MUSIC ATDDNEM DE T COUNCIL... THE SPRING of '51 the second annual formal initiation was held in honor of the new officers and members. The officers that had been elected were Janice Pohl, president, Jim Cehler, vice-presidentg DeLores Preston, secre- tary-treasurerg and Leonard Dunn, parliamentarian. To help Miss Payne with the duties of adviser, Mr. James Koeller was appointed. The first project to get under way was freshman orientation day. Tours through the school were conducted by council members, then the freshmen were run through a short schedule of their classes. The plans for the fifth annual homecoming got under way immediately. October 5 was the date chosen for the big day. Colorful shaker plumes and mums sold by council members added pep and enthusiasm to the students. School was dismissed at two o'clock and the parade, with a variety of floats, began. The coronation of the king, Doug Stern-hi, and the queen, Mary Sheridan, took place on the field before the varsity game. This year the royal couple wore purple satin robes and were carried on the field on litters, decorated in the school colors, hy members of the Frosh-Soph football squad. They were crowned by the varsity co-captains, and the queen was presented with a bouquet of mums. They were preceded by their court consisting of: Jim Cehler and Pat Mealey, seniors, Glen Fischer and Dorothy Lau, sophmoresg and Don Kessel and Patti Miller, freshmen. The crown bearers, carry- ing the crowns of the king and queen and also wear- ing purple satin robes, were Peggy Mathesius and Billy Kobusch. The royal court then took their places in their reserved section of the grandstand while the band saluted them with a fanfare. After the game, the alumni, student body, and the Ceneseo students enjoyed dancing until mid- night. The gym was lavishly decorated in a Chinese theme with pagodas at either end and Chinese lanterns adorning the sides. The grand march was led by the king and queen and their court. The council members, as well as their advisers. gave a huge sigh of relief when thc big event was over at last. Every effort was made to make this yearis homecoming bigger and better than ever. As the holiday season grew near. once again the council decorated a Christmas tree and placed it above the front stairway. Strains of familiar carols were heard throughout the halls between classes. The council undertook many projects this year, such as: maintaining a checkroom at all home has- ketball games, selling football and basketball pen- Janice Pohl Installed As ' BACK ROW: N. Ehlers, R. Boykin, J. Gehler, L. Dunn, H. Schmidt, R. Fitzsimmons, W. Gardner, J. Meyer, D. Piller SECOND ROW: D. Preston, C. Cnlderwood, M. Montagnoli, D. Kramer, J. Sonnlag, N. Lucas, H. Shed, E. 5oIIiM FIRST ROW: L. Truckenbrod, Miss Payne, W. Klinge, D. Rider, E. Larson, J. Pohl, Mr. Koeller cils and purple and gold hookcovcrsg providing council members to introduce assembly prograrnsg giving an assembly programg and presenting a picture to the school. Harriet Shed and Hill Gardner we-re chosen to he the delegates to the state convention in Peoria on April 21 and 25. They hrought hack many new ideas and projects to the council. Thcy contributed many fine suggestions from their experiences there. Mr. lxoeller, adviser, accompanied them. The undertakings of the 1951-1952 Student Coun- 1-il contained much hard work, but also a 1ot of fun. The council has had a very successful year in luring- ing about a hetter school atmosphere and keeping up school activities. President At ormal Initiation The FHA girls are wishing the Troians luck with their theme Our Troions Rose to Fame and They Rise Again . 1 fa ,.i:,i 1 5 . ui 1392 5? To reign over this year's homecoming aHairs Mary Sheridan was chosen queen and Doug Sterchi king. The co-captains, Dave Karl and Ed Peasley, crowned the king and queen at the homecoming game before a capacity crowd. The Student Council had an attractive float which portrayed Nancy lucas finishing the iob of lacing up the shoe, Tnc council had Geneseo all laced up . WU YERQEKM PARAD , CAM , and DANCE ww 'Www LETS MDF LIP GENESEE Seniors elected to positions of honor were Pat Meoley and .lim Gehler. The float was beautifully done with the theme Let's Mop Up Geneseo The Hi-light float finds the reporters getting of the defeated homecoming opponent. The GAA and The Trojan horse. T THE FIRST meeting of the GAA many new and old faces were present. This seemed to designate that a successful year was ahead. ln the fall these newcomers were seen taking part in the first activity of the season. which was hockey. As the teams got on the field the battles were fought hard and fierce. Many bruises were secured. Over the shouting and screaming of the players could be heard Mrs. lT5rent's whistle. Then Mrs. Brent, calling the fouls, would yell Msticksu or udangerons hittingu. At first the freshmen were taken aback by the mean sticks of some of the more experienced players, but they soon caught on and were in there hitting just as hard as the next fcllow. There was no tournament played this year as in previous years. For the homecoming parade the Girls Athletic Association prepared a Trojan horse. It was a car with a Tro'anl' on to J and a Tro'an horse head for the front with . ff . - as A a larae tongue S-lEl11fVlIl0ftl1C Lic-kine of tfeneseoj n 1, L., 1 TJ C Hockey Tumbling Valley Ball Basketball Golf Softball V Archery A little later in the year volleyball and tumbling were carried on. Volleyball was quite tame compared to tumbling. There was more than one person who, in doing a flip, hit her head on the floorg but they continued to come out for this activity. After all what's a few bumps or bruises? Basketball was the main interest in February. Of course there were the usual fouls and consequently questions about the rules - nffharging? On me? That ain't right! And, oh yes. there were plenty of floor burns. The GAA sponsored a unique All School Party which was held in the school's gym and cafeteria in February. It was different because games as well as dancing were included on the agenda. Then, later in the year an initiation was held. All newcomers who had met the standard requirements were eligible to become full-fledged members. There was both a formal and informal initiation held. In the spring the Mendota CAA sponsored a playday for the schools in the North Central Conference. Playday is a gathering of the CAA organizations of the schools of the section. Everyone participated in the games that were played. Softball and archery were the sports played in the spring. They were played alternately during the week. Everybody enjoyed these sports. So another year of GAA has ended successfully. Not only were its activities en- joyed by all. but it promoted better sportsmanship and health. Thus, the Girl's Ath- letic Association has had a part in making these years the time of our lives. BACK ROW: S. Scott, N. Herbert, N. Frixol, J. Vogelsang, J. Pohl, P. Ehlers, J. Welsch, D. Rider, D. Bumba, B. Klein, J. Gray FIFTH ROW: 5. Montagnoli, M. Ebbinghaus, D. Gaubeaux, D. Piller, D. McLaughlin, J. Brown, S. Castle, P. Whitmore, B. Pohl, N. Gave, B. Schwingle FOURTH ROW: D. Preston, D. Ohlinger, M. Walter, M. Cork M. Montagrloli, S. Prescott, D. Skaggs, M. Guilfoyle, B, Bramenschenkel, J. Pow- ell, D. Mosher, M. Miller THIRD ROW: S. Biers, C. Pierson, D. Kramer, N. Lucas, J. Sonntag, M. Sanntog, B. Gorman, J. Sauer, J. Lambert, D. Keefe, P. Miller, R. Sollitt P. Booth SECOND RbW: Mrs. Brent, B. Williams, B. Schmidt, A. Weiss, N. Phalen, D. Heltness, B. Martin, M. Boyle, D. Cotton, C. Calderwood, S. Rave, O. Spenader, P. Bierwirth FIRST ROW: K. Weiss, P. Heininger, H. Shed, D. Martin, S. Kilburn, P, Mealey, E. Larson, J. Wilhelm, E. Kuehl, B. Spanier, M. Bruckner I ITI TIO . . . Bad tame or new members wsm.1...h mm-Q , -smugmug-um-mu maui , Achievem nt NOTHER successful year came to a close lor the FFA under the capable leadership of adviser Fred Morris. During the year numerous awards were won and achievements made which can always be looked at with pride by the boys. The FFA's annual lair was held this year at Ottawa. Lyle Truckenbrod again took top honors with his champion angus beef heifer. The chapter had twelve boys showing, the largest number that it has ever had. On September 12, the FFA held its leadership school at Illini Park near Marseilles. All the officers from the various chapters in section S attended the meeting which is called yearly to dis- cuss many things and elect district officers. The lunch stand at the fair this year proved to be very successful as it netted the chapter 8332. This money is used to sponsor the Parent-Son Banquet. Lyle Truckenbrod. last yearls president. was awarded the State Farmer Key. Lyle also received the beef production plaque for section 8 and was voted outstanding graduating senior in agriculture There were a number ol excellent field trips for the boys which had been planned by Mr. Morris. At the Truckenbrod farm near LaMoille they were shown how several thousand pounds of honey are extracted, processed. and sold each year. Vlvhen and Award they arrived at the farm of Sam Beetz they saw how over one hundred tons of beef are produced annually. Two interesting trips which dealt with the raising of poultry were also taken. December was the month for the chapteris annual Parent-Son Banquet. The program consisted oi slides of different projects, each boy describing his own as it was shown. Eighty-three were present. Six boys served as officers for the 1951-52 school year. They were: Dean Walle1'. presidentg Bill Gorman. vice presidentg Dick Smith, secretaryg Lynn Truckenbrod, treasurerg Walter Meyer. re- porterg Ronald Montavon, watchdog, and Fred Morris, adviser. Four boys in the chapter belong to the Junior Dairy Herd Improvement Association. They were Keith Clement, John Fassig, Dick Brandt, and Willard Castle. Keith is keeping records on his own cow as well as six of his l'athcr's. John, Dick. and Willard each have one cow. The liod brothers. Fritz and Donald, had a fer- tilizer test plot which proved to be very interesting when the crops which were planted on it were checked .lor yield. Ronald Montavon had a corn plot in which he had planted ten different varieties of corn. The All School Party which the chapter spon- sored was a big success. It was a square dance and everybody came dressed in jeans and cottons lor the occasion. BACK ROW: F. Dumer, J. Fassig, R. Anderson, W. Castle, R. Brandi, D. Fassig, F. Ward, R. Gillette, D. Schwingle SECOND ROW: K. Clement, E. Hiichins, H. Nurnberg, E. Finley, A. Aughenbaugh, B. Miller, A. Munson, D. Rod, W. Andrews, L. Wenclel FIRST ROW: Mr. Morris, R. Smith, l. Truckenbrod, W, Gorman, D. Waller, D. Wilson, R. Monfavon toda mark uturc armcrs or tomorrow Projects 1951 - 52 Eldon Hitchens . . 1 purebred ewe and lamb Eldon Hoelzer Bruce Miller . . Timmie Munson Harold Nurnberg Lee Wendel . . . Dale Wilson . . . . . . . . 7 sows and litters . ...... 2 beef steers . . . . . . . 4 sows and litters . . . . ...... 2 sow pigs . . . . . . 2 dairy calves 1 sow and litter . . . . 1 beef heifer 1 beef steer 1 sow and litter Keith Clement . . . . . . 3 sows and litters Fred Damer . . Roger Gillette . Dick Smith . . Frank Ward .. Donald Rod . . . 1 cow and calf . . . 100 white rock chicks corn . . . . . corn . . . . . undecided . . . . . . 20 beef steers Ronald Montavon .... 2 cows, heifer 2 calves Duane Fassig .... purebred holstein heifer 8 sows and litters William Andrews . . ....... 1 beef cow 1 sow and litter Allen Augenbaugh ...... 2 purebred sheep and lambs Dick Brandt .... . . 1 milk cow Earl Finley ................ 2 beef steers Dean' Waller .... 1 ram, 11 ewes and lambs Douglas Sterchi ...... 1 beef cow and calf Roger Anderson ...... 4 sows and litters 2 beef steers 1 beef heifer William Gorman . . .... . . lmilkcow 1 sow and litter John Fassig . . Willard Castle .... 1 purebred guernsey cow 1 purebred guernsey heifer 1 purebred guernsey bull Lynn Truckenbrod .......... 3 beef steers 2 beef cows and calves Willis Stevenson . . . , . 2 sows and litters Duane Schwingle . .... 3 sows and litters Ernest Haage . . .. . sow and litter ICHHAPS MOST of you have never seen a silent movie, but, if you have, you know how boring and dull it is when compared with a sound movie. That is the same way our football games would be without the broadcasting council. The play by play descriptions of this ycar's home games added color and promoted interest in our championship team. Everyone likes to know who made the last touch- down, or who caught that long pass. So, much credit should bc given to the students who. under the capable direction ol Miss Swanson. lVliss Breese, and Mr. Koeller, pro- vided the iinishing touches to a very successful football season. The sales and copy committee, with the splendid co-operation of thirty-seven merchants and business nrms, acquired 3155. This was the sum paid for the ad- vertising announced between quarters and during half-time. Later, additional money' was earned by rental of the equipment to certain outside organizations who used the school auditorium. Mr. Norton acted as chief technician. He performed such tasks as setting up microphones and loud speakers or repairing defective electrical equipment. He was capably assisted by student technicians. There was no broadcasting at basketball games this year. but members ol the broadcasting council aided in setting up the public address system at school parties and other school events. The broadcasting council is a senior class sponsored organization and is an asset in promoting a modern atmosphere around MHS. BACK ROW D McCollum E. Bumba, W. Gardner, H. Oberholz Knot picturedl MIDDLE ROW R Lenser J. Roach, Miss Swanson, Miss Bree se, Mr. Koeller, E. Jewel, W. Prescott FIRST ROW A Kehoe T. Driver, D, Oberhulz, D. Ohlinger BACK ROW: J. Edwards, M, Cork, D. Bumba, G. Funfsinn, M. Farmer, M. Goubeuux J Wilhelm N Wood THIRD ROW: N. Eich, D. Klinefeller, R. Steele, B. Campbell, S. Jones, N. Steele J Powell M Glaser SECOND ROW: Miss Schroeder, P. Roth, D. Goubeaux, B. Spanier, F. Delhofal N Frlzol Mlss Sfuubus FIRST ROW: P. Kessler, M. Harris UTURE HOMEMAKEHS of America is an organization whose members are girls who have taken at least one semester of home economics and have met the requirements for membership. At the first meeting of the year, which was held at Lake Mendota, the new officers were installed. The officers were: Bernice Spanier, presidentg Donna Goubeaux, vice-presidentg Francis Delhotal, treasurerg Nancy Frizol, secretaryg Pat Roth, parlia- mentariang Geraldine Funfsinn. scrapbook chairmang Ruth Harris, reporterg Mrs. Harold Roth, chapter mother. The teachers of MHS and Lincoln were guests for the occasion. It was also voted at this meeting that future meetings be held on the third Thursday of each month. For these meetings special arrangements were made. Committees provided for a program, entertainment, and for refreshments after a business meeting was held. At some of the meetings interesting programs were presented. Mr. Mauntel gave a talk on hobbies. Miss Pottinger also gave a talk on her favorite subject - flowers. At this meeting the mothers of the members were the guests of honor. For the homecoming parade the FHA constructed a very attractive float with the theme of '4Our Trojans rose to fame, and they shall rise again? Each meeting brought out one of the eight purposes of the FHA. The advisers, Miss Staubus and Miss Schroeder. saw that each of these purposes was carried out. To make money for the chapter, they had use of the Hdog housew at one of the football games. Later on a bake sale was held, which proved successful in raising the funds of the treasury. Carol Johnson represented the Mendota Chapter at the F. H. A. camp in Bloom- ington. One of the most important activities this year was the presentation of the all- school Christmas Party. The very appropriate theme was HSilver Bellsn. The party originally was to be held in the evening but due to had weather it was postponed until the afternoon of the next day. We d bated C0 CRIPTIO LTT there is a need .... I have proven to you .... Vlihat a judgel . . . How did you make out?77 were heard often as students debated the question RESOLVED: That all American citizens should be subject to conscrip- tion for essential service in time ol war. The sea- son was a busy one with twenty-two students par- ticipating in debate and discussion and a total of sixteen different tournaments. Not only has it been a busy year but a successful one as well. The season began at Lake Forest where the teams participated in discussion and four debates. winning all but one. Next came Ceneseo where Mendota tied for first place with a seven- win. one-loss record. After debating at a non-de- cisional bout at LaGrange. the teams again tied for first place honors at Normal with a seven-win, one- loss record. After Mr. Koeller purchased a radio for his car it gave the debaters something else to argue about .... what station to listen to. This caused a lot of discussion on thc way to the later debates at Delialb and Blue Island. Each of the teams at DeKalb won one and lost two of their de- bates. At Blue lsland Mendota tied for second place with five wins and three losses. The next tournament was a memorable two-day bout at Augustana College where Mendota emerged with five wins and seven losses. Mendota was host to the conference tournament in which Mendota again took first place with a seven-win. one-loss record. The final debate of the season was the sectional con- test held at Dwight. At this tourney both teams won one out of the three debates held. The Junior Varsity has also enjoyed a fruitful season. lt tied for first place in debate at Normal. At the same tournament two of the members, Ken- neth Plmerick and Thomas Uriver, received rating of superior and excellence respectively in discus- sion. At a tournament held in Mendota the Junior Varsity again showed its ability by winning first BACK ROW: A. Weiss, D. Kramer, C. Harmon, K, Emerick, B. Bromenschenkel, P. Bierwirth MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Koeller, R. Becket, T. Driver, G. Beurdsley, J. Etxbuch, D. Oberholz FIRST ROW: R. Jackson, I. Yenerich, K. Weiss, S, Davis, J, Vogelsung, P. Ehlers, R. Leiser 1 vr ' TIME WAR place. The Junior Varsity also took part in the tournament at Delialb with two wins and four losses and at Blue lsland where they emerged with a four-win. four-loss record. The debate groups participated in a new activity this year. that being the F. L. Student Congress which was held in Elgin. At this event there were committee meetings in the morning in which vari- ous bills were discussed and amended for the later meeting. ln the afternoon, discussion following parliamentary procedure was carried on and the hills were voted on. The procedure closely follows that of the linited States Congress. Thus another successful season has closed. but the memories will linger on. Never will those par- ticipating forget the fun they have had, the diffi- culty ol trying to get there on time. the friends met. and the many other happenings that added interest to a wonderful year. VARSITY SQUAD LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Davis, K. Weiss, J. Vogeisong, Mr. Kneller, C. Harmon, R. Leiser .F. L. Promoting interest and giving recognition for participation in speech activities are the purposes of the National Forensic League. These ideas have been well carried out under the leadership of Jane Vogelsang. presidentg Wfilliam Gardner, vice-presi- dentg and Sherrill Davis, secretary-treasurer. The Mendota chapter has been active this year. It has sponsored an all-school party. given a radio pro- gram held al De-Kalb. and held regular monthly meetings. Many of its active members have taken part in assemblies given before the student body. Such activities go to show that the time and interest given by its members were well spent. N. F. L. STANDING: K. Weiss, W. Gardner, C. Harmon, R, Leiser, Mr. Koeiler SEATED: S, Davis, M. Bruckner, H. Shed, J. Vogelsang, M. Ebhinghaus, H. Oberholz, V. Smith Extra time proved the key to SPEECH CONTESTANTS STANDING: R. Leiser, J. Rave, Mr. Koeller, C. Harmon, G. Olson SEATED: A. Becket, D. Ohlinger, R. Booth, J. Vogelscng, M. Bruckner, H. Oberholz ENDOTA again showed her interest and enthusiasm. as well as her ability, in speech contests this year. Ten students under the direction of Mr. Koeller took part in the North Central Conference Tourney held at Ceneseo on February 23. The lighter side of the picture was portrayed by Peggy Booth and Darlene Ohlinger in comedy read- ing, ,lane Vogelsang and Cary Olson showed their ability to write as well as excel in speaking hy par- ticipating respectively in original oratory and original monologue. Dick Leiser proved his aptitude for organizing and dealing with many subjects in his extempore speaking. ,lim Rave upheld Mendota hy giving five minutes of the latest news in his category, radio speaking. Helen Oherholz gave a serious reading, Ramona Becket read poetry, and,Mary Lou Bruckner partici- pated in both. Charles Harmon entered in oratori- cal declamation. The next contest was the district held at Joliet. Seven of the ten contestants participating at Gen- eseo also took part here. The contest play uWhich is the Way to Bostonw was given under the direction S UCCQSS Ol' Speech 62' Pla Contestants of Mr. Moogk. This play had been given twice publicly before this time, once at the dramatic festival at Ottawa and once before the student as- sembly. Mary libbinghaus, Peggy Booth, Jim Rave and Bill Durham represented the characters in the play while Patti Heininger served as prompter and Darlene Ohlinger acted as student director. This play placed third which entitled it to advance to sectional competition. Four ol the students entered in the speech activities also were entitled to enter section work. These were Mary Lou Bruckner in poetry reading. Jim llave in radio speaking, Jane Vogelsang in original oratory, and Cary Olson in original monologue. The sectional speech contest was held March 29 at Dwight. The contest play placed fourth in this tournament out of the nine plays that had advanced to sectional competition. Mary Lou Bruckner took part in extcmpore verse reading and placed fourth out of the twelve contestants entered. Gary Olson represented Mendota with his humorous original monologue entitled uThe Saga ol the Ancient Ton- sorial Artist and Jim Rave entered the radio speaking contest. Jane Vogzelsang gave her oration on lobbyists called Hlllasters of Covcrnmentfi She received first place out ol a Held of eleven com- petitors. This entitled her to attend the state con- test hcld at the Vniversity of illinois. CONTEST PLAY STANDING: W. Durham, Mr. Moogk, J. Rave, P. Heininger SEATED: D. Ohlinger, P. Booth, M. Ebbinghuus Deadline Nears .. . As TI UESDAY ALREADY! Our columns are due today! We havenit got a bit of news. What are we going to do?'l These were the familiar cries heard from the journalism class as the deadline for the Hi-Light drew near. But the Hi-Light came out each week with a variety of interesting news. This year has marked the Hi-Lightls 27th con- secutive year of success. High school students have written about themselves and their school activities to gain better understanding and co-operation among school. parents, and the community. Besides publishing the Hi-Light the journalism class presented a radio program on WLPO, which consisted of a news forecast ol the school activities throughout the year and a humorous skit written by two of the journalism students. The journalism class also sponsored a lloat in the homecoming parade. The float represented a so-called umurder' scene with reporters, photog- raphers. and all the trimmings. Three mcmliers of the Hi-Light staff traveled to Champaign to attend the lllinois Slate High School Press Association. They had the privilege of hear- ing several noted journalists and professors of journalism who lectured on editorials, photography, makeup, etc. The Quill and Scroll is an honorary society for high school journalists. Members of the Quill and Scroll have to do some work in high school puhlis cations. 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L Rock Fully 5 4 Sterling . gg Cilizxma. 3 'W-U3INDf3'i'A 2 5 i l 9 I 1 DQ! iiemileri Q- ny the me night. Jr Time Marches On to the Strains STANDL : N. Frizol, D, Krenz, Mr. Schlick, J. Rave THIRD rRlgW: T. Auchstethr, 5. Castle, A. Elsesser, L. Auchstefter, E. Polifsch, R. Sollilt, N. Krutz, L. Schaller, M. Trucken B' ' h brod, M. Jacob, P. IEYWIYI SECOND ROW: V. Korneman, 5. Nelson, M. Lurabee, P. Miller, S. Killian, D. Buck, B. Schwingle, M. Ehbinghuus J Truckenbrod FIRST ROW: R. Jackson, C. Bauer, J. Wilhelm, S. Rave, J. Waller IME WAITS POR NO ONEQD especially with the band playing uSyncopated Clock, but we enjoyed every minute of it. The band under the capable direction ol Mr. Sehlick had a very successful year. It was composed of about sixty members, many of whom were fresh- meng however the ulreshiesv soon caught on. At football and basketball games the band could be heard playing 'gVictory. 'LOn Nlendotafi and other songs which added to the school spirit. Also at the football games, interesting half-time pro- grams were presented and were well received. Ba- ton twirlers ,loan Gray, Audrey Truckenbrod, and Joyce Hcinzeroth. led the band in grand style. A pep band. directed by DeLores Preston and her baritone, furnished music for the pep sessions. The officers and librarians were well chosen and they faithfully performed their duties throughout the year. Delaores Preston was elected presidentg Gene Politsch, vice-presidentg Jim Rave. secretary- treasurerg ,lane Vogelsang and Patti Heininger, librarians. The grading system this year was Clillerent from that used last year. During every grade period each band member was expected to play twelve weeks' work in his exercise book. OI course the band room was kept open for the students, use. On November 17, 1951, Mendota was host to the North Central Conference Music Festival. Band members and chorus members from ten schools practiced together all day and presented a concert at 8:00 that evening. This was a good opportunity to meet other people interested in music and to learn their ideasg of course it was a lot of fun too. The 150-piece band was directed by Paul Yoder. well-known conductor and composer. Dr. Maynard 0 6'Syncopated Clock . . . J STANDING: R. Childers, J. Gray, A. Truckenhrod, J. Heinzeroth THIRD ROW: H. Campbell, J. Meyer, M. Lang, I.. Spenader, K. Clement, J. Kessler, D. Preston, E. Finley, D. Amfahr, P. Heininger SECOND ROW: C. Schlesinger, E. Jewel, V. Roach, H. Schmidt, J. Sauer, R. Amfahr, D. Filler, C. Pierson, R. Herman FIRST ROW: M. Campbell, C. Harmon, J. Sibigtroth, R. Bauer, J. Vogelsang Klein of the University of Michigan's school of music led the large mixed chorus. Mr. Schlick chose a number of members of the band to attend the festival. This year the chorus was not large, but this did not affect its quality. Although it didn't perform at too many functions, the members Worked hard and were certainly capable of doing a fine job. A number of girls from this group attended the music festival. Also an excellent sextet was chosen to sing at the music contest. In addition to this sextet. twelve soloists and seven instrumental ensembles participated in the district music contest held at Morris, Illinois on March 15. Band was dismissed during the last two weeks before contest so that the contestants could practice during the period. They took ad- vantage of every practice room, hall, and any other place available to them. The accompanists this year were Jane Vogelsang, Rosie Herman, Charlotte Bauer, Ruth Sollitt, and Doris Kramer. These girls devoted much of their time to helping the contest- ants. This year the ratings were given as Superior, Excellent, Good, Fair, and Poor. Superior was equivalent to first division. Excellent was equivalent to second division, and so on. After a rigid sched- ule of practicing, the music students were well pleased to receive eleven Superiors and nine Ex- cellents. Those having Superior were eligible to attend the state music contest held at Jacksonville on May 2. At this contest they met some of the strongest Class B competition in the state. The success of the students was due largely to their intense interest and that of their director Mr. Schlick. CHOR im or a on BACK ROW: G. Gillette, A. Burkart, N, cove, c. Klein, P, Ehlers, J. Welsch, M. Goubeaux, E. Larson, J. Sibigtroth THIRD ROW: l. Vermillion, E. Wells, R. Bauer, M. Owens, B. Foster, B. Geil, C. Harmon, N. Eich SECOND ROW: S. Rave, S. Killian, C. Schlesinger, D, Keefe, P. Car- coran, J. Kessler, V. Roach, C. Bauer, B. Martin FIRST ROW: M. Thomas, A. Weiss, J. Smith, D. Longbein, S. Sweger, 1 J. Corcoran, M. Stevenson, D. Kramer, A. Stremlau FE T IVAL BAN AND CHORU BACK ROW: E. Wells, C. Klein, P. Ehlers, R. Jackson, J. Truckenbrod, R. Childers, E. Polilsch, J. Vogelsang, E. Larson, N. Gave, C. Har- man, R. Bauer SECOND ROW: D. Kramer, B. Geil, G. Gillette, J. Wilhelm, J. Waller, C. Bauer, J. Sauer, D. Preston, A. Burkart, J, Sibigtroth, C. Schle- singer FIRST ROW: A. Weiss, S. Killian, V. Roach, E, Jewel, R. Sollitt, N. Frizol, D. Buck, P. Heininger, M. Thomas, .I. Kessler, S. Rave Man Participated in the Annual MU IC DISTRICT RESULTS FIRST DIVISION SOLOS Ross Childers-Tuba Joyce Sauer-Tenor Sax Ruth Sollitt-Trumpet Jane Vogelsang-Flute Delores Preston- Eugene Politsch- Baritone Trumpet Joan Truckenbrod-Bass Clarinet ENSEMBLES Brass Sextet Ruth Sollitt Marienne Jacob Doris Amfahr Jerry Sondgeroth Beverly Schwingle Ross Childers Clarinet Quartet Rosalie Jackson Charlotte Bauer Elaine Jewel Joan Truckenbrod Brass Trio Jim Rave Delores Preston Patti Heininger Clarinet Trio Charlotte Bauer Rosalie Jackson Joanne Wilhelm SECOND DIVISION SOLOS Doris Amfahr- Patti Heininger- Trombone Trombone Jim Rave-Baritone Joyce Waller-Oboe Roberta Amfahr-Alto Saxophone ENSEMBLES Flute Trio Saxophone Quartet Ruth Bauer Rosie Herman Jeanene Sibigtroth Roberta Amfahr Cynthia Harmon Joyce Sauer Harold Schmitt Oboe Duet Sue Rave Joyce Waller Vocal Sextet Barbara Geil Jeanene Sibigtroth Cynthia Harmon Sue Rave Ruth Bauer Elaine Larson ENSEMBLES BACK ROW: P. Heininger, J. Rave, J. Waller, R. Amfahr, R. Jackson, J. Truckenbrod MIDDLE ROW: C. Bauer, R. Herman, R. Bauer, R. Childers, J. Wilhelm, H. Schmidt, C. Harmon FRONT ROW: J. Sibigtroth, E. Jewel, B. Schwingle, R. Sollitt, M. Jacob, J. Sauer, D. Preston, D, Amfahr SEXTET LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Larson, C. Harmon, B. Geil, Doris Kramer, accompanist, J. Sibigtroth, R. Bauer, 5. Rave Inot pictured, SOLOS STANDING: J. Truckenbrod, J. Rave, R. Childers, D. Preston, D. Amfahr, P. Heininger SFATED: J. Sauer, R. Amfahr, R. Sollitt, E. Politsch, J. Waller, J. Voaelsang C0 TET ATU E -hour , days, night , EDITORIAL STAFF Here is the core of the Atod- nem production staff. Under the direction of co-editors in chief, Darlene Ohlinger and Joyce Roach, and advisers, Miss Breese and Miss Swanson, this staff worked with the co-operative spirit that made this book pos- sible. STANDING: D. Ohlinger, E. Jewel, P. Mealey, Miss Swanson, J. Pohl SEATED: J. R h D. G la M' ASSOCIATE EDITORS N PHUDUCINC the Atodnem there are many more jobs to be done than meets the eye. Many of the tasks done by seniors and ad- visers will never be known about except by a very few. Because everyone has worked with this co- operative spirit we have been able to complete our biggest project of all four years, the Atodnem, and slay within our budget. Every senior has helped in some way to make this book possible whether it be selling magazines or typing a business letter. Although the hurdles looked high at the time, led by our hard working co-editors in chief .loyce Mzlaughlin Roach, senior vice-president, and Darlene Ohlinger, secretary-treasurer, and Atodnem advisers, Miss Breese and Miss Swanson, we came through with flying colors, Pat Mealey was the art editor and spent many, many hours getting everything Hjust right .for our division pages. This year associate editors were employed to be in charge of definite layouts. They were Evelyn Sollitt, Orrie Spenader, Shirley Scott, Delsores Preston, Lorna Mae Schlesinger, Ed Rumba. and Bill Prescott, Elaine Jewel undertook the job ol recording layouts in the dummy book. oo: , ou eaux, iss Breese, M. Harris, L. Thompson, P. As layouts are done, copy comes in, typing is completed, and the numerous other jobs are completed these people, the as- sociate editors, give a sigh of re- lief. BACK ROW: L. Schlesinger, D. Gou- heaux, 5. Scott, W. Prescott, E. Bumha, J. Waller MIDDLE ROW: P. McLoughlin, 0. Spenoder, D. Rider, E. Sollitt, D. Preston, E. Jewell, L, Thompson FRONT ROW: Miss Breese, J. Roach, D. Ohlinger, P. Meuley, M, Harris, J. Pohl leadership of Mary jane Harris wrote, rewrote, put in, and took out bits of copy that would make the final production suitable and adaptable. Miss Breese met un- tiringly with this committee so 'deadlines' could be met. BACK ROW: J. Pohl, J. Truckenbrod, MIDDLE ROW: A. Kehoe, E. Jewel, M. BOTTOM ROW: D. Goubeaux, D. Olson, ing committee in action! As fast as the material was submitted this class under Miss Swanson's supervision returned it com- pleted. BACK ROW: R. Auchstetter, C. Cotton THIRD ROW: C. Munn, P. Mclaughlin, SECOND ROW: D. Hoelzer, E. Baird, D. FRONT ROW: M Lurabee D McNull Weeks, month of endless Work COPY COMMITTEE This committee under the D. Morsch, C. Rich, R. Childers, D. Jones, D. McCollum, R. Leiser Harris, Miss Breese, O. Spenader, T. Auchstetter, B. Schwingle D. Preston, D. Ohlinger, J. Roach, J. Waller, P, Kessler Mary Jane Harris. assisted hy Donna Couheaux, was copy editor. She assigned the copy to he written and then spent much time checking and rechecking it helore it. was sent to the printers. Dora Lee Rider was in charge of senior statistics, assisted by Orrie Spenader. Janice Pohl and Lor- retta Thompson were in charge of immeasuralmle amount of typing of captions and copy. Although there is not a picture of the finance committee on these pages, one may turn to the senior pages and see an individual picture ol each TYPING COMMITTEE A typical picture of the typ- P. Wood, D. Bruck Morsch, D. Olson, Miss Swanson . . y L. Schlesinger, J. Pohl, Thompson' one on this committee. Yes. the seniors can hoast that every memlwer of the class was on this com- mittee. The seniors will never forget the many, long. tiring, hut exciting days ol' work on the Atodnem hecause hy meeting deadlines and seeing the hook gradually mold into the hnished product we have had the lltime of our livesfi life shall never be ahle to give full credit or thanks to Miss Breese and Miss Swanson for helping us mold our book. So we shall just say 'cthanks ever so much and we hope you have enjoyed it as much as we havefi . Awe 'Q ' STANDING: D. Morsch, L. Thompson SEATED: Miss Swanson, C. Rich, W. Meyer, E, Bumbo SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION Who will volunteer to work for the game? Volun- teer or get drafted! Familiar words of Darlene, Loretta, and Ed who did a fine job of securing work- ers for the game. Clarence Rich and Walter Meyer did a line job of distributing the Atodnems to the proper places. MECHANICAL ARTS These four boys started to work early in the year to complete the job of measuring out pages so the editorial staff could work faster and more efficiently. LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Rich, M. Fcxyen, Miss Breese, D. Hayman, R. Klinefelfer BACK ROW: Miss Swanson, D. Jones, R. Sibiglroth, J. Eichorn, Miss Brown FRONT ROW: L. Thompson, P. McLoughlin, D. Buck, R. Auchsleher MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT What would the class have done without the faith- ful help of the boys and girls who kept the machinery in working order? Hats off to those that helped with the none too popular job of cleaning and polishing the pop corn machine and ice cream freezer. PHOTOGRAPHY COMMITTEE This group under the direction of Ruth Auch- stetter was determined to beg, borrow, steal, or take snaps for the Atodnem. BACK ROW: C. Rich, D. Hayman, D. Kuehl, V. Young, R. Childers, N. Worsley, H. Schmidt, W. Prescott, R. Leiser MIDDLE ROW: D. Olson, R. Auchsleffer, Miss Bree-se, J. Truckenbrod, B. Schwingle FRONT ROW: E. Jewel, L. Thompson, D. Bruck, P. McLaughlin MEET Mr. Archer . Mrs. Archer .... Cast Corliss Archer ..... Dexter Franklin . . . . . . Mr. Franklin .... Mrs. Franklin .. Louise .......,,.. Dr. james ....,.. Agnes Townsend Mildred .,.,,..,. Betty .....,...... Nurse . . . EET CORLISS ARCHER CORLISS ARCHER ...,... Dick Leiser . . . . Joan Truckenbrod . . , . . Darlene Ohlinger Jerry Tower Jim Eichorn Lorna Mae Schlesinger Janice Pohl john Klein ,. . . . . Joyce Waller . . Dora Lee Rider . . . . . . . Elaine jewel . . Beverly Schwingle N FRIDAY, November l6, l95l the seniors presented Hhleet Corliss Archerii. Much work and many long hours resulted in immeasurable enjoyment when the play was pre- sented bcfore a large audience. Mr. Moogk directed the play with Joyce Roach as student director. We don't want to forget our prompters. Pat Mealey and Orrie Spenader. who came to the casts rescue when their lines were forgotten at rehearsals. . This was one of the seniors' big projects for the year. Credit not only goes to the cast members for the splendid job they did but also to the many fel- low classmates who made the production possible by helping out on some committee or by selling tickets. Various committees in operation were the prop- erty and costume committee with Ed Rumba, chair- mang the ticket committee who issued tickets and took in the money consisted of two seniors from each lv. S. History classg the publicity committee with Marilyn Truckenbrod. chairman, encouraged everyone to come to '4Mect Corliss Archervg make- up committee headed by Pat llc-Laughlin with Mrs. Doenier. adviscrg our ushers who did a fine job of getting everyone seated comfortablyg and last but not least our stage crew with Don Jones and Walter Meyer. co-chairmen. l doubt if many of us will ever forget Dexteifs Uerry Towerl familiar cry of Hfiorliss. . . Oh Cori' . . . lisssll tDarlene Ohlingerj g. . . Nor Corliss' death scene where we found sobbing Dexter on his knees only to discover it was all in the actf, . . . . when Mr. Archer tDick Leiserl just couldn't find his bottle-fof pills of course ..... nor that cranky. snoopy. narrow-minded. unpleasent old maid. Cousin Agnes tloyce Wallert ...... or john Klein with his gray. distinguished-looking mustache and beard. FAI' Sept. 44 After three long months of happy anticipa- tion, the portals of dear old MHS were swung wide and classes in this great institution ol learning comment-ed4Oh heck. why are we kid- ding ourselves-After three short months of glorious vat-ation. the dreaded day arrivedg school began! Sept. ld Our First football game of the season, and our hoys really proved they were mighty tough competition hy defeating Amhoy. Sept. 18 MSay cheese-and smile 'purty'. were going to have our pictures taken todayfl Home room and foothall pictures were also taken Wednesday and senior pictures were Finished up Thursday. Sept. 31 We met. some of our toughest competition Friday night, and although the hoys lost, it was a great moral victory inasmuch as we lost hy only three points to the mighty Hall squad. Sept. 31 !'What the dickens is that? This and many similar exclarnations were hea1'd when the student liody was presented with a program on the life ol the otter. This assembly proved to he most interesting and educational. Oct. 2 Another assembly-already? Wlho said nothing ever happens around here! This time Mr. and Mrs. Nolan provided us with a very entertaining juggling act. Oct. 5 One of the year's highlights-homecoming fliing Doug and Queen Mary with their royal court reigned supreme over the annual home- coming parade, and the hard-driving Trojans won another conference hattle. Everyone caught the true homecoming spirit with mums, shakers, and pennants.. Vile shall always remember the swell dance after the game held in the gym which was heautilully decorated in an oriental setting. The student council can proudly point to another well-planned and completely successful home- coming. Oct. 10 LI know I didn't deserve a Di: in Algehralw 'l'hat's right, our first report cards ol the year. Wow, we never heard so many moans and groans! Oct. 25 Now weire really progressing, two as- sniimu v1-W, V., ffsm.-fm., f -it . - n-av,mi, vm- 1 .4 Our C LENDAR The T :me Records O l W-' pw Our Lives semblies in one day! 1n the morning we were given a pep talk on the annual magazine cam- ' ' 45 ' 75 paign, and in the afternoon Bertclles Birds performed for us. Nov. 1 The speech participants gave an assembly program on the U. N. The purpose of the pro- gram was to further our understanding of the United Nations. Nevertheless, Bill Gardner pro- vided a little humor when he portrayed Russiais delegate. Jacob Malik. In the middle of a heated debate, Bill lost his mustache and couldn't get it to stick on again. The incident produced quite an effect! Nov. 6 HPhew. wasn't that one test a stinker? Today the juniors and seniors took state exams issued by the University of lllinois. Nov. 10 The biology class took a trip to Chicago and visited the aquarium, museum, etc. But from all reports the most interesting part of the trip was on the way home! The debate squad also took a trip to Lake Forest College and brought home with them some mighty line records! Nov. 14+ Yessirree, weire real proud of our boysg today football awards were presented and the squad proudly displayed another conference championship. Nov. 16 'LlVleet Corliss Archer -who was played very well by Darlene Ohlinger, and we shall ne'er forget Jerry Toweris memorable portrayal of Dexter Franklin and his inevitable croak- Hfloly cow!M Nov. 17 Gee, it seems like everything comes all at once! The conference music festival was held here, and a debate at La Grange. Nov. 27 We all brought our moms and pops to school tonight because it's open house with re- freshments, entertainment, and everything! Nov. 30 A sad day in the life of the MHS basket- ball boysgour first game of the season, and we lost to the lfarlville Earls. Dec. 21 The spirit of Christmas is in the air despite the bad weather, and the beautiful strains of our favorite Christmas carols give us a wonderful feeling. The FHA did a fine job of planning the party for this afternoon and we all had a swell Once upon a Time - When tirne. Because of the blizzard today. about half ol' the students were absent. Dec. 20 Snow, snow. and more snowl The Christmas basketball tourney was cancelled because ol the weather conditions. Dec. 22 Just think-over a week to loaf! Hut when we get hack wc'll need another week to rest up from vaeationl lan. lr! Well. weiye reached the half-way mark. lor today ended the first sernesterg boy, that really went fastl Another thing that makes this such an eventful day-we defeated the l-lall lied Devilsnl l'eb, 5 tt5wing yer partner round 'n round fThe all school party tbarn dance stylet was a big success. Feb. 3 Hoo-Halal Teachers' instituteg no school todayflor us. that isl lfeln. 9 Mendota was well represented in the conference drama held at Ottawa. The group presented a real chiller of a play entitled, 'gvlihich is the way to Boston? Feb. 15 Basketball fans were amazed. for today was one of the biggest up- sets of the yearf0ur powerful Trojans proved their ability on the hard- wood by defeating llock Falls tlst in the conferencel hy a 63-61 scorel Feb. 23 After weeks and weeks of practice. the day ol the conference speech contest arrived. The long hours of hard work paid off. though. since many of our orators were given the privilege to advance to the district contest. lfeh. 29 We wound up the basketball season with an ll win and 10 loss record by defeating South Beloit 55-29. Nlar. l 'aliesolvedz That all American citizens should be subject to cou- scription in time of war. The public was invited to witness the conference debate rounds which were held here. Mar. 5 Say. did you notice how the teachers were all dressed up in their best Mbit: 'n tuckerw today 'Y Reasongthe faculty had their pictures taken for the Atodnem. Nlar. 10 HNOW this wonit hurt a lmitffutltlclrll Nope. didnit hurt at all li' These were the familiar exclamations heard when we had our T. B. shots. but most ol us would just grin and bear it ! Mar. 12 'Ciddap. you stubborn jackassl-l-lurryi get that balllii-lt sure is a lot of fun to watch a donkey basketball game. e were a couple of kids Mar. l5 lust imagine--ll firsts and 9 seconds! Yep. that's the record our music contestants hrought home from the district music contest held at Morris. Mar. 19 'tlt sounds like music from heaven .-mayhe more fact than fiction, for what could he more heavenly than the lovely strains ol a harp? Vile were very fortunate to hear harpist Christine Carr in an assemhly this morning. Mrs. tfarr's talents werenit confined to the harp either--she sang. played the piano, and gave a ,humorous monologueflca one woman showv! Apr. 4 Whew-what an awful smell! The chemistry class made hydrogen sulfide today. Apr. 5 'l3out time we had a little restg Were plumb tuckered out from all this here 'larnini! tsounds like it, doesnit it'?j Apr. 13 HThey're off! -Uni' first track meet ol the year. held with Amhoy. The fellows compiled a lpnrty' eommendahle record too! ln fact. we won the meet! Apr. 25 'lAnd the hand played on, We had an assemhly pro- gram today presented hy the Havana grade and high school hand. Everyone listened very intently to the lovely strains of Luspiel and tapped their leet to the rhythmic heat of 'lDry Bonesu. Apr. 29 Say, the track hoys were really on the hall today. The varsity squad compiles 76 points against Marquette varsityis 39. The frosh-soph also won hy a 5fl--I7 score. On the -H0 the Mendota hoys took the first hve places and lst. 2nd, and 3rd in high hurdles. Now thatis really stealing the show! Apr. 30 The HDiversilied Occupations? class was honored at at hanquet tonight. Memhers of the hand provided dinner music. It turned out to he a real swell affair! May 2 Those lucky music contestants got a whole day off for state music contest today hut you'll have to admit they deserved it after all the hard work and long hours of praetiee. The con- test was held at Jacksonville, Illinois and the group travelled 'lvia school husi' - more fun!! May l6 The day for the ,lunior Class Play. Men are Like Street- Carsii has finally arrived and what a wonderful performance! loanie Sonntag is certainly following in the footsteps ol her Whig sister? as far as her acting ahility is concerned. She did El swell joh! May 24+ NVe're really in style this yearg lmaginefu the Stork Cluh! The juniors worked very hard planning the prom and their efforts certainly paid off. .lun. 4 'gliveryhody hring a sack lunch for the picnic todayfi YVhat a swell picnic to end up the school year! We really had some exciting hasehall games, too! lun. 5 Never thought we would make it. hut miracles do happen! Yep. we all got our diplomasffinally! E F 2JfUUv-3ee'T1 -4'i U'D75fP4 FPPUHGQW1 11691 10297-U f'1 ' Fi c' fm' 69 H CHE ERLEADERS VARS I TY BA S KET BAL L Playing D Jerry Hochstatter H11 scores for Mendota in the De Kalb game. IM WELL When the athletic clock comes to a stop, one can turn back the hands of time and contemplate the amount of time spent. A great amount of time is needed in preparation before the actual athletic competition. The total number of man hours compiled by all the athletic partici- pants is 15,025 man hours. The basket- ball players put in -1,349 man hours. The football squad comprised 8,360 man hours. The track men were responsible for 2,316 man hours. Mendota's hard running fullback, Clarence Rich l64j, straight arms a would be tackler in the Genesee game, which we won 19-6. The Mendota player running interference is Bob Sibigtrath 1661. o . 2 f Ai..-5 :--f , J? , M 5 gf. 2 A,,. Q. . ,.,: Qzi: , 1 Nb 4 .V .. 5 fi nf if xy If , f ' 5' My ' wr 3 3 545 .4 1 1:12541 , BACK ROW: G. Olson, R. Gillette, D. Sterchi, R, Garrity, G. Wood, C. Rohr MIDDLE ROW: Coach Lewis, C. Rich, E. Peasley, D. Danekas, R. Childers, D. Van Etten FIRST ROW: R. Budach, R. McConvilIe, J. Keefe, M. Fayen, H. Johnson VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE WE THEY 27 Amboy 7 13 Spring Valley 18 WE 20 Rochelle Take Time Uut to Cheer 25 Rock Falls 7 32 Princeton 13 Ottawa 13 19 Geneseo 6 33 Morris Total . . . .182 TEAM STATISTICS Statistics Mendota First downs .............. 80 Net yards rushing . . . . . . 1192 Net yards passing . . . . 806 Total yardage .... . 1998 Total points ...... . 182 Passes attempted . . . 123 Passes completed .... 46 Passes incomplete . . . 67 Passes intercepted . . . 10 Punts ........... 29 Net yards punts ..... . 933 Average yards punts , . 36 Fumbles ..........,. 9 Ball lost on fumbles . . . . 6 Yards lost penalties . . . . 595 THEY 7 12 0 70 Opponents 56 687 563 1250 70 1 19 35 61 23 33 1103 33 16 12 425 INDIVIDUAL PLAYER STATISTICS Player T.D.'s Rich . . . 14 Dunn . . . 6 Klinge . . . 4 Peasley . . . . 1 Danekas . . . 1 Sterchi . . . 1 Keefe . . 1 Wood . . . . . 0 Totals ......,.. 28 E.P. 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 1 12 's Total 84 36 35 6 6 6 6 1 180 'One safety scored bring the Trojans' total points to 182 for the season. INDIVIDUAL Player Carried Rich . . . . . 112 Klinge . . . 67 Johnson . . . 12 Sterchi . . . 19 Keefe . . . 12 Fayen . . 4 Dewey . . 7 Spitz . . . 2 Danekas . 2 Garrity ..... 1 McConvilIe . . . 3 YARDAGE Net Yds. G'd Average 546 4.9 336 5.0 101 8.4 67 3.5 48 4.0 44 11.0 33 4.7 9 4.5 5 2.5 5 5.0 3 1.0 TACKLING CHART BACK ROW: R. Klinefelter, E. Nance, W. Klinge, W. Gardner, L. Spitz, B. Dewey MIDDLE ROW: L. Dunn, J. Hochstatter, J. Gehler, D. Kuehl, R. Fitxsimmons, Coach Rollins FIRST ROW: W. Gehler, D. Karl, J. Longbein, N. Phalen, J. McKenzie, Manager a Winnin Trojan Team NAME POSITION YEAR LETTER Tackler Budach, Richard Tackle Jr. Minor Gehler .. Childers, Roger Guard Sr. Maior Gardner . Danekas, Dale Q. Back Sr. Maior Longbein Dewey, Bruce H. Back Sr. Maior Wood . . . Dunn, Leonard End Sr. Maior Sibigtroth Fayen, Max Q. Back Sr. Maior Peasley . Fitzsimmons, Robert Guard Jr. Maior Karl . . . Gardner, William Center Jr. Maior Kuehl .. Garrity, Ronald H. Back Jr. Minor Johnson . Gehler, Bill Guard Jr. Maior Klinge .. Gehler, James End Sr. Minor Hochstatter Gillette, Roger Guard Jr. Minor Hochstatter, Jerry End Jr. Maior Johnson, Harry H. Back Jr. Maior Karl, Dave Center Sr. Maior Keefe, Jack F. Back Sr. Maior Klinefelter, Ronald H. Back Sr. Minor Klinge, Walter H. Back Soph. Maior Kuehl, Donald Tackle Sr. Maior Longbein, Jerry Guard Jr. Maior Mendoia ' McConville, Richard H. Back Jr. Minor Genesee, i Nance, Ernest Guard Jr. Minor Princeton Olson, Gary H. Back Jr. Minor Rochelle I Peasley, Ed End Jr. Maior Rock Falls Phalen, Nick Center Jr. Minor Rich, Clarence F. Back Sr. Maior Rohr, Curtis Tackle Jr. Maior Sibigtroth, Bob Tackle Sr. Maior DeKalb .. Spitz, LaVerne H. Back Sr. Minor Hall Sterchi, Doug H. Back Jr. Maior Sterling . Wood, Jerry End Jr. Maior Dixon .. Van Etten, Dan Tackle Jr. Minor Ottawa ,. Tackles made Tackles missed 109 69 . 50 . 48 . 46 . 41 . 40 . 34 . 33 . 24 . 14 N.C.I.C. FINAL STANDINGS Southwest Division W ...4 ...2 ...2 ...2 Northeast Divi W ...3 .,.3 ...2 ...1 ...O L 0 2 2 2 4 sion L 0 1 1 3 4 3 1 1 1 0 1 1 3 1 0 0 TP 97 56 58 28 20 TP 80 117 53 49 12 OP 32 46 66 52 62 OP 33 28 59 120 71 Walter Klinge f6Oj runs for extra yardage around end before being tackled in 'he Rock Falls game. HEN THE SOUND of the hnal gun had faded away, a review of Nlendotais l95l football season portrayed one of the most spirited teams in a number of years. The aerial-minded Trojans ended up the season with a 6-l.-l record. Mendota successfully defended its crown as champion of the Southwest Division of the North Central Conference. The Trojans were dealt their one setback by Hallis champion- ship squad and were held to a 13-13 stand off by the Ottawa Pirates. Thirty-one enthusiastic lads responded to Coach Ted Lewis' summons to practice on August 28. Among these were only three returning lettermen and six other boys who had seen action on last year's team. However. the nucleus of this years squad was formulated by a number of boys who had moved up from last yearfs lfrosh-Soph team. Joe Rollins coached the aggressive Mendota linemcn and drilled them in football fundamentals, After all had been given satisfactory opportunity to de- velop their potentialities. the mentors decided upon the following starting lineups: lfnds-Leonard Dunn and Edward Peasleyg tacklessllobert Sibig- troth and Don Kuehlg guardsfldill Cehler and Jerry Longbeing ccnterfDave Karlg quarterback- Dale Danekasg halfbaclcsfwralt Klinge and Doug Sterchig fullback-Clarence Rich. Un defense Harry Johnson played the safety position. and Bill Gardner held down the linebaclceris berth. Jerry Wood was sent in to play defensive end. and 'fljetei' Hoehstatter backed up the staunch Mendota line from the halfbacli position. Karl 62 Peasley 1951 Trojans Successful Much credit should be given to those un-sung heroes, the scrappy second and third strings of the team. The T-team kept the varsity boys on their toes throughout the week, as they scrimmagcd the top ll in preparation for Fridayis night contest. Mendota High Schooljs Trojans dominated the all-conference teams named from the North Central Conference. Clarence Rich. Me-ndota's leading ground gainer. was voted fullback of the all-con- ference first team. Bill Cehler. outstanding Trojan lineman. and end Leonard Dunn also received first team nods. llill Cehler received an honorable mention on the Chicago Tribune's annual All-State selections. Clarence ltich and Bill Gehler were selected to an All-Northern squad. chosen by Hock- ford Morning Star sport writers. Second team positions on the all-conference berths went to Tro- jans Vfvalt Klinge. baclcfieldg Iild Peasley at endg Bob Sibigtroth at tackleg ,ferry Longbein at guardg and Dave Karl at center. The Trojans played host to the Amboy Clippers in the initial game of the season. The Nlendota ll walked off with a convincing 27-7 decision over their arch-rivals. Mendotais devastating aerial cir- cus accounted for two tallies. The combination of 'Klinge and Dunn was responsible for two Mendota penetrations into the pay-dirt territory. The line play was outstanding considering the lack of ex- perience of the Mendota forward wall. The following week the Mendota lads ventured to Spring Valley. where they clashed head on with a highly rated lled Devil team. The Trojans out- Co-Captained throu h a Most Season played the Hallmen, pre-game favorites by from 2 to 3 touchdowns, in every quarter but the third bc- fore finally bowing 18-13. Klinge aerials were re- sponsible directly or indirectly for both tallies. An inspired Mendota 11 spotted the Ottawa Pirates two touchdowns, then roared back to tie the Pirates 13-all. The Trojans upon finding it difficult to gain on the ground, switched to their air attack, which netted them 160 yards. Klinge hurled the pigskin for two T. Dfs. Danekas and Sterchi were on the receiving end of the well-aimed tosses. A capacity throng witnessed Mendota's annual homecoming contest. The tilt was the Trojans' first N. Central Conference game. Coach Lewis' boys marched to two first period tallies, and then coasted to an easy 19-6 victory over the Ceneseo Maple Leafs. Klinge pitched three touchdown aerials. Leonard Dunn snared two of the tosses and Mendota's sticky-fingered end, Edward Peasley, Hltrated through the Ceneseo pass defense for the other touchdown. The Trojans displayed a tight pass defense which limited the Maple Leafs to only two completed passes. The following Friday, a turf-pounding Trojan team charged its way into undisputed lead of the Southwest Division of the N. C. C. with a 20-7 win over the Rochelle Hubs. The Mendota pass defense baffled the Rochelle receivers who were covered like a blanket in the secondary. Fullback Clarence Rich toted the ball 21 times and plowed for all three Mendota markers. The Trojans, forward wall nrence Rich 1641 drives through a host of Morris tacklers th d 0 CI in u one sided game wi Men oa winning 33-0. led by Bill Cehlcr, and liill Gardner gouged truck- sized holes in the Hubs' line. The Trojans traveled to liock lfalls for their next conference tilt. Featuring a well-balanced offensive attack, the Mendota Trojans downed the liock Falls Rockets 25-7. Leonard Dunn snared a long aerial from Vlfalt Klinge for one T. D., and Clarence liich carried the mail for three thrusts into the promised land. The Trojans were never in serious trouble as they marched to two first-quarter tallies and then breezed to their third straight victory. The Mendota eleven extracted the teeth of the Princeton Tigers by the tune of a 32-12 drubbing. The Trojans' line held the speedy Princeton backs in check for most of the game. The Tiger backs penetrated the Mendota line for a net of only 4-3 yards. Clarence Rich. the Trojans' hard running fullback. plunged over for four Mendota T. Dfs. Walt Klinge, Mendotas sophomore sensation, tal- lied the other Mendota 6 points. Sub-freezing weather prevailed at Mendotais grand finale of the season. Coach Ted Lewis? iron- clad pass defense completely baffled thc lVlorris Redskins, who connected on only two passes for 20 yards. Clarence Rich bucked for three journeys into pay dirt, bringing his total of the season to lid T. Dfs. Keefe and Klinge tunnelcd their way into the end zone on separate occasions. Letls hope that next year's aggregation will in- herit this team's spirit and determination, which mark a championship squad. BACK ROW: W. Hare, E. Klinge, G. Sibigfroih, R. Childers, R. Lucas, D. Piller, J. Faber, D. Schwingle, R. Sieve MIDDLE ROW: D. Hof, R. Smith, R. Brown, W. Bird, J. Hamblen, L. Schlesinger, L. Gulick, R. Worsley FIRST ROW: G. Morrow, A. Spenuder, W. Andrews, J. Mealey, W. Peusley, T. Driver, D. Oberhclz Hlil SCRAPPY ,lay Tees battled their way to a commendable season, as Coach Doen- ier's lads copped the runner-up position in the Southwest Division of the NCC. Despite the lack of experience of the squad. having no re- turning lettermen. the Jay Tees exhibited some po- tent offensive, as their ground attack ground out valuable yardage. The Mendota eleven played host to the Amboy Frosh-Soph in the season opener. The Jay Tees jarred the lid off of the 51 season by romping to a 12-6 victory. Chuck Harmon snared a last min- ute aerial from Curt Truckcnbrod, and sprinted 70 yards within shadow of the visitor's goal post. Truckenbrod promptly clinched the contest by plowing into the promised land. giving Mendota a six point spread, Scoring their lone touchdown in driving rain, tht- Jay Tees battled a powerful Hall squad to a 6-6 standofl. Glen Fischer. Curt Truckenbrod, and ,lim Faber supplied the offensive punch for the Jay Tees. Truckenbrod circled around right end to ring the Mendota six pointer. The Ottawa Corsairs proved to be a worthy foe by trouncing the Jay Tees 21-6. The game was a wide open affair, as both teams gained consistently on the ground. Dick Mchlahon gathered in Fisch- er's aerial for the lone Mendota marker. Scoring their single touchdown in the opening period, the Ceneseo Maple Leafs shaded a deter- mined Jay Tee squad 7-6 before local fans. Men- dota's hard running tailback, Glen Fischer, smashed into the end zone for the Mendota thrust. It was the initial conference contest for the enthusiastic Mendota turf pounders. The lay Tees ran wild in the next home encoun- ter by overwhelming tl1e Rochelle junior varsity 18-7. The Mendota staunch forward wall of Sibigtroth, Childers. Klinge. Hare. Lucas, Nvorsley. and Morrow held the opponent backs to limited yardage. Sibigtroth. Fischer. and Morrow all made one venture into the pay dirt territory, as the ,lay Tees chalkcd up their first NCC decision. llallying to the challenge with only two minutes remaining in the contest. the ,lay Tees took the measure of the Rock Falls junior Rockets 12-7 in a highly contested game. Glen Fischer proved to be Mendota's offensive threat by scoring both tal- lies. one on a 5 yard plunge and the other on a -1-1 yard jaunt around left end. BACK ROIN: G. Beardsley, J. Brown, R. McMahon, H. Jackson, R. Morrow, C. Truckenbrod, C. Howarth, J. Fassig, G. Fischer, Coach Daenier MIDDLE ROW: J. Auchstetter, L. Schaller, A. Pohl, C. Harmon, T. Vickrey, D. Krenx, W. Gorman, D. Kessel FIRST ROW: R. Bane, W. Rich, A. Munson, J. Sondgeroth, J. Cook, D. Keefe Traveling: to Princeton on the following Friday FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL SCHEDULE the Mendota eleven massacred the Princeton Frosh- Soph 24-7, The lay Tees exhibited some high powered ioolhall by piling up 200 yards on the ground. Curl Truckenbrod seampered for two Mendota markers and Chuck Harmon scored once as did Glen Fischer. Mendota held the Princeton hacks to a total of 59 yards on the ground. Coach Merrill NlLlIlIl.S Trojettcs compiled a 3-2 rec-Ord as the Freshmen lads displayed spirit and team play which they can carry over to next years squad. Don Kessel. Warren Peasley. and Dick McMahon carried the mail over the goal line on numerous occasions. The Trojettes downed Ho- ehelle. Ottawa Marquette. and Princeton. The Ottawa and Rochelle Frosh delivered sethaeks to WE THEY 12 Amboy 6 6 Spring Valley 6 6 Ottawa 21 6 Geneseo 7 WE 18 Rochelle THEY 7 12 Rock Falls 7 24 Princeton 84 INDIVIDUAL PLAYER STATISTICS Truckenbrod HB Fischer HB Morrow E Sibigtroth E McMahon E Harmon HB 7 61 Total Touchdowns Extra Points the Trojettes. MINOR LETTER WINNERS Beardsley, Gary Brown, Jimmy Childers, Ross Faber, James Fischer, Glen Hamblen, John Hare, Wilbur Harmon, Charles Jackson, Hugh Klinge, Ed Krenz, Denny McMahon, Richard Morrow, Richard Piller, Delbert Pohl, Art Schlesinger, Leon Schwingle, Duane Sibigtroth, Gail Smith, Richard Steve, Roland Truckenbrod, Curt Worsley, Robert TEA First downs ....,.... Yards gained rushing . Yards gained on passes Total yards gained Passes attempted .... Passes completed .... Yards lost on penalties Fumbles ........... M 6 5 1 1 1 1 STATISTICS Mendota . 65 . 964 234 ... 1198 34 12 . .. 245 . 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 30 6 6 6 6 Opponents 37 571 232 803 48 12 170 6 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Mur- tin, S. Biers, J. Sonntag, D. Ohlinger CHEERLE DER ITH AN 'lVl7l Clmon everybody, let's YELLV' The fine spirit and enthusiasm ol the varsity cheerleaders, Darlene Martin, ,loan Sonntag, Darlene Ohlinger, and Sharon Biers, helped to lead the Trojans to the football conference championship for the second consecutive year. Whether on the home Held or on the road, the stu- dent body and cheerleaders were always Hrootin, lor the boyslg' They also inspired the basketball hoys to win many a closely contested game, Plan- ning pep sessions and practicing kept the girls busy, but they were always willing to sacrifice a little extra time. The sparkling personalities of Frosh-Soph cheer- leaders Patti Miller, Marjorie Campbell, Yvonne Durand, and Diane Keefe, also led the Jay Tees to many victorious conquests. Loud, clear voices and grace were characteristic qualities of all these cheer- leaders - So '4Time Outi' lor fifteen uRahs to some really swell gals, with plenty of vim, vigor and Vitality. FROSH-SOPH CHEERLEADERS D Keefe P Miller, M. Campbell, Y. Durand Knot piduredj BACK ROW Coach Doenier, H. Schmidt, R. McMahon, L. Dunn, J. Ho chstofler D Von Ellen SECOND ROW C. Rohr, M. Foyen, H. Johnson, W. Gehler, D. Sferchi, J. McKenzie FIRST ROW D. Welty, W, Gardner, J. Wood, R. Filzsimmons, E. Pea sley ITY B KETB LL Ieonard Dunn - C0-captains - Harry Johnson VARSITY BASKETBALL STATISTICS F.T F.G F.T.A. Made PCT P.F. T.P. H. Johnson . . 123 70 40 5770 62 286 J. Hochstnher 44 80 48 607, 69 136 Leonard Dunn 88 88 61 69910 89 237 Ed Peasley . . 32 37 21 577, 54 85 D. Sferchi . . . 43 56 35 627, 81 121 Bill Gehler .. 14 55 20 3601, 38 48 Mox Foyen . 6 10 2 207, 9 14 D. McMahon 12 29 15 517, 24 39 B. Fifzsimmons 2 7 4 577, 7 8 D. Van Ellen 13 16 6 3101, 29 32 Bill Gardner . 2 7 2 2801, 13 6 H. Schmidt . 2 8 2 .257, 16 6 Totals .... 381 463 256 551, 491 1018 Harry Johnson i221 scores another drive in shut, many of which were witnessed by enthusiastic spectators during the season. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE WE THEY 37 Earlville . . . - 50 43 South Beloit .... . 35 46 Amboy .......... . 39 49 Ottawa Marquette . . . 41 55 Princeton ........ . 50 47 Sterling ....... . 52 50 Depue .... . 79 52 Hopkins . . . 35 47 Geneseo .. . 48 46 Hall ,......... , 43 35 Ottawa ........... . 57 39 Ottawa Marquette . . . 64 45 DeKalb ........,. . 62 40 Depue . . . . 73 49 Rochelle . . . 58 49 Earlville . . . 45 67 Amboy . . . . 48 63 Rock Falls . . 61 61 Dixon ..... . 36 55 South Beloit . . . 29 50 Depue ..... . 76 Games Thrill Ht-IX THE FALL season vvas ushered out and Old Man Winter hegan to prevail. llendotas athletic interest turned to has- kethall. Nineteen boys displayed their talents on the hard- wood. of which twelve comprised the nucleus of the squad throughout the entire season. The hoopsters from last vear's Frosh-Soph squad moved up to H11 vacant berths. as Leonard Dunn vv as the lone holdover from last years starting live. The second string. consisting of Dick iVlcNlahon. Nlax lfaven. Bill Gardner. Howard Schmidt. and lioh lfitzsimmons. serimmaged against the starting five in dailv practice sessions. The reserves kept the regulars keyed up for the main contest. The following hovs comprised the starting live for most games: l orvvardsfHarrv Johnson and Jerry Hoch- statterg centeriheonard llunng guards-lfd Peas- lev and Doug Sterchi. Hill Cehler and Dan Van lftlen also sau' a great deal of action. alternating at guard and center respectively. The lfiarlville Earls took the measure of tl1e Xlendota live in the season opener. as they dealt the Trojans a 50-37 setback. The Trojans traveled to South Beloit, where they registered a fl-3-35 win. their first of the season. The Trojans vvent on to win the next three games. taking decisions from Amhov. Ottawa Marquette. and Princeton. The locals lost a heart-breaker in their next out- ing. as they maintained a decisive edge over the povserful Sterling Colden 1ll7arriors hefore fouls hindered the Mendota attack in the final stanza. The undefeated Deljue squad rolled over the Tro- jans 79-50. hut Dunn sparked the Trojans with 21 points. Granville fell easy prey to the Trojans in the next game. as the Trojans carried off a 52-35 decision. The Ceneseo Maple Leafs were Menclotais next conference foe. as they edged the Trojans 48--IT. The Trojans made a terrihc comehack hy quickly regaining their scoring touch to down highly re- garded Hall lied Devils -fl-6-fl-3. Mendota hagged 50170 of their shots from the floor. and Peaslev topped the evenings count with T5 rallies. The Sweet Sixteen hound Ottawa carded an easy 57-35 win over the Mendota five. and on the next an at Home evening. Uttawais basketball representatives made it a grand slam. as Marquette romped over Mendota 64.-I-39. The Dr-Kalb liarbs swamped the Trojans 62--15 in a highly eontested game on the local hardwood. Dcpue and Hoehelle handed the Mendota cagers SlICCCSS1YC C1Cl18E11S. The next entanglement proved to be one ol the most exciting and closely fought contests of the season. as baskets by Johnson and lfayen in an overtime session ieed a 49--1-5 win over the liarlville Hve. The Mendota sharpshooters swirled the rim for 67 points. season high for Mendota. as the loeal boys trouneed Amboy 67-48. The Trojans reached their peak in the next game. as the Mendota olfensive worked to perfection. A hot Mendota five grabbed a last-quarter lead and upset the NCC eo-champions. the Roc-k Falls lloek- els 63-61, Harry Jolmson surpassed the Mendota individual seoring mark for one contest. by funnel- ing in 23 tallies. On February 22. the Trojans had little trouble in turning back the visiting Dixon Dukes 61-36. Dunn and Johnson were the only players to break into the double figures. as they pumped in 19 and 17 points respeetively. The Trojans elimaxed their regular season sched- ule by romping over South Beloit 55-29. The Tro- jans advanced to the regional tournoment at St. Bede. where they were matehed against the pre- tourney favorites. the strong Depue Little Giants. Depue grabbed their third decision from the Tro- jans by dropping Mendota '76-50. The Trojans rounded the seasons play with a 11-10 rating. Harry Johnson, Mendota's set shot artist. spearheaded the Trojans with 236 points. Leonard Dunn. Mendotais lanky eenter, was a steady man from the free throw line. as he flipped in 61 out of 88 charity attempts for a 691W mark. Leonard Dunn and Harry Johnson were selected eo-captains by the team. The 1951-52 season was the last for Leonard Dunn. Max ldayen. and Howard Schmidt. Coach Doenier will be greeted next year with a veteran squad, having four regulars and most of the reserves baek. Hard work and spirit should formulate an outstanding team for next year. and Awa VARSITY BASKETBALL LETTER WINNERS Dunn, Leonard, Maior Fitzsimmons, Bob, Minor Fayen, Max, Maior Gardner, Bill, Minor Gehler, Bill, Maior Hochstaher, Jerry, Major Johnson, Harry, Major McMahon, Dick, Maior Peasley, Ed, Maior Schmidt, Howard, Maior Sterchi, Douglas, Maior Van Etten, Dan, Maior Leonard Dunn 134, iumps high into the air to sink one for the Troians, as Harry Johnson 1221 looks on. BACK ROW: Couch Lewis, D. Hof, G. Sibigtroth, J, Brown, G. Beurdsl ey, W. Lemmer, C. Truckenbrod, H. Jackson, Mgr. G. Morrow FIRST ROW: J. Sondgeroth, D. Kessel, D. Schwingle, D. Piller, W. Klin ge, C. Harmon, E. Vickrey, D. Oberholz FRU - GPH B KETB LL ENDOTAJS Jay Tees computed a com- mendable 14-6 record for the 1951-52 season, The junior cagers copped the Hfth place berth of the North Central Conference. Eight sophomores and seven freshmen comprised the fifteen-man squad. Coach Ted Lewis taught the hoopsters the fundamentals of the game, and they exhibited good shooting skill throughout the season, bagging 3370 of their shots from the floor. Tl1e Jay Tees opened their basketball campaign with a fl-5-35 run up of the Earlville raiders. David Hof hit the hoop for 18 points. The Mendota five sprayed the net on 46470 of their shots. as they dropped the South Beloit team 57-33 in their next encounter. The locals rolled to a new scoring rec- ord by sweeping their third straight victory 67-28 over the Amboy Clippers. The Hwhiz Kidsi' kept their undefeated streak alive by downing Marquette High 42-31. The Princeton Junior Tigers nosed out the Jay Tees 53-56 in the first conference tilt. A last quar- ter rally enabled the Sterling squad to edge the locals 43-40 in their second conference game. A powerful Depue aggregation knocked off the slump- ing Jay Tees 46-35 at Depue. The Mendota squad built up a commanding first-half lead as they went on to defeat the Granville team 49-25. Wayfiie Lemmer supplied the scoring punch in the next contest as the Junior Trojans rang their first con- ference decision 39-36 over Ceneseo. The Jay Tees racked their seventh win of the season as they took the measure of the Hall lied Devils 37-33 on the Mendota hardwood. A torrid second-half pace enabled the Mendota five to come within a single point of the rangy Ottawa Corsairs, before the NCC leaders from Otta- wa finally turned hack the determined Jay Tees 49-46. Curt Truckenbrod was Mendotais most productive player, as he pumped in 22 tallies. Jumping off to a good first-quarter lead, Mendota registered a 43-40 win over the Marquette Frosh- Soph. The DeKalb Junior Barbs dealt the locals their third conference setback 39-36 at Mendota. The Mendota Jay Tees gained sweet revenge for their previous loss to DePue, by upsetting the Little Giants, The victory snapped a sixteen game winning streak for DePue. It was essentially a team victory, as the starting five all turned in com- mendable performances. The Jay Tees began to hit their stride, as they ground out a win over Rochelle and rolled up an easy 57-38 run up of Earlville. David Hof carried off the scoring laurels by swirling the rim for 21 points. as the Mendota squad trimmed the Amboy Clippers 49-44. Rock Falls proved to be Successful Season or .Ia easy prey lor the sharp-shooting Jay Tees as floaeh Ted licwisl lads outpoinlcd their foe 51- 10. A desperation last minute shot provided the mar- gin of' victory for the Dixon Dukes as they punched their way to a 37-3-l win over the oncoming Jay Tees. Don Kessel, Mendottfs long shot artist. swished in 6 long shots and coupled those with a charity contrihution for a grand total of 13 tallies. The Jay Tees rang down the curtain on their sue- cessful season hy outscoring a stuhhorn South Beloit aggregation 4-14-36, Curt Truckenhrod. Men- dota's tower ol strength under the hoop, poured in 23 tallies, the individual high of the season. Curt Truckenhrod, Mendotafs 5-11 c-enter, was the main cog in the Mendota offense hy tallying 190 points. Wayne Lemmer was lVIendola's most consistent player from the free throw line, as he llipped in fl-fl out ol 73 attempts for a 60? average. David Hof was another offensive threat with his one-hand push shot which proved disastrous to many opposing teams. Walt Klinge and Don Kes- sel were the hall handling at-es of the squad. Kessel was espeeially effective in dribbling through the opposing defense. Chuck Harmon, Delbert Piller. Duane Schwingle. Jim llrown. and Cary Heardsley formulated a scrappy second team. Tom Vielcrey. Jerry Sondgerolh. Don Uherholz. and Cail Silvig- troth acquired valuable experience, and gave it all they had when in the game. FROSH-SOPH MINOR LETTERMEN W. Lemmer D. Kessel D. Hof W. Klinge C. Truckenbrod C. Harmon FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL STATISTICS F.T. F.G.A. F.T.A. Made PCT P.F. T.P. Truckenbrod 79 74 32 43'fo 57 190 Hof 69 81 39 487, 54 177 Lemmer 64 73 44 60 of, 51 172 Kessel 36 45 25 567, 42 97 Klinge 30 69 34 497, 45 94 Harmon 20 29 10 34 'f, 20 50 Srhwingle 9 8 6 75 Of. a 24 Piller 7 14 5 3694, 12 19 Sondgeroth 6 8 5 63 'Vo 0 17 Brown 6 16 5 3101, 22 17 Beardsley 6 7 1 1495 14 13 Oberholz 4 8 1 1301, 6 9 Vickrey 3 3 1 3301, 6 7 Sibigtroth 1 5 1 2001, 0 3 Jackson 1 3 1 30'-'fo 1 3 341 443 2E 6.05 338 892 FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL SCHEDULE We They 45 Earlville 35 57 South Beloit 33 67 Amboy 28 42 Ottawa Marquette 31 46 Princeton 53 40 Sterling 43 35 Depue 46 49 Granville 25 39 Geneseo 36 37 Hall 33 49 Ottawa 46 43 Ottawa Marquette 40 36 DeKalb 33 38 Depue 33 34 Rochelle 32 57 Earlville 38 49 Amboy 44 51 Rock Falls 40 34 Dixon 37 44 South Beloit 36 892 742 Wayne Lemmer 1001 sinks a basket in the fresh-soph game with Marquette, as Mendota triumphed 42-31. LEFT T0 RIGHT: L. Wendel, K. Eichorn, A. Stiel, J. Auchsteher, A. Pohl, E. Manning, R, Bane, E. Klinge, J. Efzbuch, L. lewis, K. Zimmerlein, Conch Gehler TH TRU! TES l N LINE WITH the athletic- program for Men- dota Higlfs sports minded youths. Coach Gilbert Cehler master-minded the freshman Trojettes through an eight game agenda. Fourteen prospective candidates responded to Coach Cehleifs summons to practice. Even though practicing latt- at night and under adverse conditions. the enthu- siasm of the players was new-r stifled. It is proh- able that the experience which the hoys at-quired as Trojettes will prove valuable when the players advance to the lfrosh-Soph team. Jerry Aux-hstelter walked off with freshman svoring laurels. The team lacked something to he desired in heighth hut the scrappy 'llrojettes more than made up for that handic-ap with their spirit and determination. Players who saw considerable action were lfarl Manning. Ken Zimmerlein. Dean Keele, Art Pohl. Keith lfir-horn. and Warren Peasley. VICTORY On Mendota! On Mendota! March right down that line. Roll the ball around the fellows, Touchdown every time. CYou, Rah! Rah!j On Mendota! On Mendota! We must keep our nameg Fight, fellows, Fight! Fight! Fight! We'll win this game. STANDING: Coach Doenier, Coach Lewis, D. Danekas, A. Richard, R. Childers, C. Rich. KNEELING: D. Leiser, D. Nelson, B. Prescott N .-Xl'lilL 20. 1951. Mendota opened its traek schedule with a credihle 65 1 3'1- VIT 2X3 points victory over the Amboy Clippers. The Mendota thinelads copped all hut one of the tive field events. Nlendota earried oil all nine points in the shot put. whieh was topped hy Duane Xelsoifs -11 loot heave. Al l1iehard's 10 T IO seeonds in the 100-yard dash and lfitzsimmons' time of 19 seconds in the 120-yard high hurdles hrought Mendota two winners in traek events. Thursday. April 26, Mendota placed third in a triangular affair with Princeton and Ottawa. lid Peasley pieked up one of Hendotas two firsts as he traveled the mile in 5 minutes 11. -l,5 see- onds. Dale Danekas brought home the other lirst with a 118-foot 1 U2 inc-h throw in the dist-us. hettering the mark he made in the season opener hy three feet. On Wiednesday. May 2. Mendota was host to the Lahloille. and the Trojans walked oil with an im- pressive 65-I3 triumph. Leonard Dunn reaehed his hest mark in the high jump. as he eleared 5 feet 8 inc-hes. and Bill Prescott glided 18 feet 115i i inehes in the hroad jump. Mendota hegan to hit their stride as they rolled to a 59 1fl-53 1X4 points win over Xmhoy. foie lowed up that win with an easy 71-I2 dual win oxer Ottawa Marquette. The Mendota squad earned only 1 point in the distriet meet at Ottawa. as Dunn tied for third in the high jump. Mendota rounded out its season on a sour note hy bowing to Rock Falls 81-30. to Roehelle T3 1 22- 36 1f2. and the Dixon Dukes also eked out a 52-3- 55 victory over the All-is tracksters. VARSITY LETIERMEN R. Fitsimmons-Maior H. Jackson-Maior D. Schwingle-Maior L. Dunn-Maior G. Olson-Maior W. Klinge-Maior E. Peasley-Maior W. Castle-Maier H. Johnson-Maior D. Danekas-Nlaior D. Nelson-Major J. Wood-Maior Wm. Prescott-Maior R. leiser-Minor C. Truckenbrod-Minor J. Lang-Minor .Ir. Nance-Minor A. Richard-Major AI Richard speeds across the finish line to win the relay from Amboy. A U T OGRAPHS Qi-f'-. -..,... ' 'S' 44-rf, . XM f ...Ji fl XTZX1' X f' e 7 K.. g I , il' 1 ir i' -N 'i pi Y Q.:-'lf . N X k if I X' f'Lf's wifi-. -0 'S I ! f--r . 'I' i Q 'Q ' ' ix-e. 3 -L.. X11 J A Printed at the Wayside Press, Mendota, Illinois, Photographs by Blankenberg, Kankakee, Illinois, Special Photographs by Courtesy of the Mendota Reporter, Mendota, Illinois, Engravings by Aurora Engraving Company, Aurora, Illinois: Covers by Craftco, Chicago, Illinois, Binding by Brock 81 Rankin, Chicago, Illinois. X -Q- 1 fl! Y , - f y 1 1 . , 4 yy E f f ff mf' 'wif 4 ,1LQ,- I f ,ff-L' ff-'V' f w , 'V 4 in ' 1 j A. 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