Mendota High School - Atodnem Yearbook (Mendota, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1961 volume:

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Many changes have also taken place at Mendota High School since the first yearbook publication. ln the following pages the 1961 Atodnem staff points out these changes and gives you a then and now approach to the people Hlty wamlerful years at MH Fifty years later . IN THE SPRING of 1911 the first issue of the Atod- nem was published under the leadership of Elmer Feik as Editor-in-Chief. In one of the essays pub- lished therein, written by Mr. Feik, we find this state- ment: Many people think education is valuable only in that it fills the mind with knowledge . . . In this they greatly err. The knowledge thus acquired is useful, but that is not the only thing, Education develops . . . keen and bright minds. The mind . . . is not a store- house . . . but it is an instrument to be . , . fitted for the highest uses. This point of view, fully as significant in 1951 as it was in 1911, has undoubtedly guided the thinking and planning of board members, administrators, teachers and citizens who have for these fifty years given their best to the education of the youth of the Mendota community. It is, indeed, appropriate that we pause a moment to pay tribute to all of those people who have over the years made contributions to the development of this school as an instrument of the community in order that the minds of the youth might be Ufitted for the highest uses. Mendota I-Iigh School was born out of the desire of the citizens of Mendota to cooperate in providing the best possible secondary education for their chil- dren, and out of the realization that this purpose could better be achieved through unselfish cooperation. This same desire to provide the best, and this willingness to cooperate, have been characteristic of the com- munity for half a century, resulting in the continued maintenance of a school with high standards of ac- complishment. The reputation of Mendota High School is attested by its continued membership in and un- qualified approval by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the regional ac- crediting association covering nineteen states of Mid- America, since 1918, During the span of years from the publication of 'Volume One-Nineteen Eleven to the Fiftieth Anni- versary edition many changes have occurred. The dis- trict has expanded to a sprawling 201 square miles, enrollment has grown from ninety-two to more than six hundredg the program of studies changed in an effort to better meet the needs of the present school population. Further changes will be required in the years ahead if the educational needs of the young people are to be served as well in the future as they have been in the past. Perhaps our most ambitious wish in 1961 may well be that this school may continue to serve its proper purposes as well in its second fifty years as it did in its firstg that the minds of those who pass through its doors may, indeed, be fitted for the highest uses. A,c,i,QZ I -A1 .I , ,, ff Y c vi 1. 1 ff' ' semi 'is f . c 'tieifgdi y rf' ffm.-l 1 c ,.,. f W he se ,:+icl19.,.,.l gil . 1? .r ,,f1 e,,,+-.m+5:z3e.'v-N ' H he We ek ww e 'foils' Y if :J gi New f ei ..1,, if 1 1 , J tri E 115551125 gms . 1.1 ,greg Mig 1 , 4 ' li iii 'Mft s A+ if' and a band room. The old gym was converted into a modern auditorium. A library was built at the east side of the study hall and modernized in 1952 into an out- standing school library. ln January, 1957, a proposal to build additions and to remodel the high school building and to issue bonds in the amount of 51,150,000 was approved by the voters. Total expenditures to June 30, 1959, were 51,- 156,771.32, with an estimated 575,000 required to complete the program, including smoke screen partitions in corridors and remaining lockers. Major improvements resulting from the program were: a new south wing lthree floorsl including five class- rooms, a chemistry-physics laboratory-classroom, and offices, a new agriculture department, including class- room and farm shop for high school and adult classes, a new metals shop and print shop in a completely new industrial arts department, a new gymnasium, adequate in size for both boys' and girls' physical education classes, new locker and shower rooms for boys, re- THE EAST SIDE of the building. shown here in a 1923 photo. remained unchanged until the building program of 1957. . - . . . , 1.1.1 .ww '- ' ' elseif -... J 41 1 gf l W-1 , 1 , N 2 V ,f-is li - sit-ae-E - THE ORIGINAL building was only two classrooms deep . The view at the left shows not only the addi- tion of 1927. which added la cafeteria and classrooms in a three-story addition on the west. but also the new gym. which was built in 1939. Full-grown shade trees and flowering shrubs beautified the campus. Some alumni may mourn the loss of part of this cam- pus and miss the familiar front entrance. Problems of construction involved in adding the three-story 'addition in '57 made these changes necessary. Such are the sacrifices made to progress! modeling of old gym providing expanded cafeteria facilities and girls' locker and shower rooms on first floor and enlarged facilities for homemaking, music, and art on the second, other remodeling and improvements in the old main building providing adequate quarters for the school nurse, an enlarged library, enlarged class- rooms, redecorating and relighting the auditorium. DIRECTLY BELOW. to the extreme left can be seen the new Industrial Arts department and the new three-story stairway. In the foreground are the Farm Shop and Agriculture rooms. IN THE LOWER PICTURE can be seen the new gymnasium with its en- trance which faces north. The new additions cover much of what used to be the old football field behind the school. 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Enrollment in 191D was ninety-two. The 1911 gradu- ating class numbered sixteen. THE PLACE - yesterday and today ,vs Ya l 't'4f'rZ2,gfvf ' ' -I th I bl k. MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL. built at a cost of THE NEW BUILDING was enormous in size covering one our o a oc suslmml opened its doors Monday' September ml 1817- En- rollment was two hundred sixteen. The class oI 1918, num- bering 34. was the first to graduate from the new school. EEZ? Z ' ra Tse PON THE CONSOLIDATION of the East and West high schools fifty years ago, all high school classes were held in the Blackstone building, which had been erected back in 1869 ata cost of some 530,000 However grand the original building may have seemed, it soon became inadequate for the consolidated school. The lack of a gymnasium was keenly felt by the students of 1911. In 1915 the state superintendent of public instruction said that conditions in Blackstone were as bad as the worst in the state. The need for a separate township high school in its own building had been discussed for many years, How- ever, such a proposal had been voted down in 1914. A township high school district was voted in 904-220 in 1915. lWomen were not allowed to votel After much discussion pro and con, the site of the former Advent College was purchased as a location for the new school. Newspaper accounts relate that excavating for the foundation in August, 1916, had to be halted because of the heat and that the first facing brick were laid by Simon Lee, pioneer Mendota builder. In December, 1916, the contractor, Charles Karr, Clinton, Ill., died of pneu- monia. The public became alarmed when it was reported that the cost of the new building would exceed 5100,- D00 - labor had increased 40 As - and proceedings were started in Ottawa against the school board in lan- uory, 1917. ln April contracts were awarded to Construc- tion Service Co., Mendota, Charles D. Larabee, Mgr., to finish the township high school. ln that same month an injunction was granted obiectors in MTHS case preventing the county treasurer from assessing taxes for the town- ship high school until a decision was reached. ln June an act to legalize organization of certain high school dis- tricts became law - all pending actions shall abate. The doors of the new school opened Monday, Septem- ber 10, 1917, with an enrollment of 216. The building cost 5llS,000 and contained an assembly hall, ten classrooms, and an oliice plus a gymnasium, which served also as an auditorium. An addition was put on the west side of the building in 1927, great pains being taken to match the brick of the new with the old. The addition housed a new cafe- teria as well as ag room, art room, commercial and ad- ditional classrooms. The proiect cost 540,000 and was paid for with tuition funds laid aside. There was no re- course to bond issue or increase in tax levy. lly 1931 the need for a new athletic field became ap- parent. Property south of the high school was acquired for the proiect, which cost 515,000 Lights were added several years later as have been bleachers and a field- house, The new field boasted a 220-yard straightaway track, one of the few in the state. ln 1953 additional property was acquired east of the school for a practice field. ln 1939 a large addition was built on the northwest corner of the building. This cost S120,000 and provided a large, modern gymnasium, locker and shower rooms, THE OLD. old gym was converted into this auditorium in '39, These curtains. new then. have been replaced with a completely new set this year - the gift of the late Mrs. Kenneth B. Butler. FOR THE CHRISTMAS season the glass panels oi our entrance were decorated by Mr. Hagen with colored, translucent mosaics depict- ing the Nativity. The effect was especially beautiful at night. Gia? Qi t,. S LQ V' Q C ug IN! AIINIQIRIECIIATIIQINI SOMETIMES credit lines and thank-you's are tacked on at the end of the final page We prefer, however, to express our gratitude here to the many groups and individuals who have helped to make this special edition possible. Without their encouragement, help and coopera tion we should not have been able to complete our very ambitious task. 1 , serze s With sincere appreciation we say thank-you- E To the Board of Education for their endorsement oi our Golden Anniversary edition. El To our principal, Mr. Price, for his continued encour- agement and very real help. El To the several groups who met with Mr. Price and the Atodnem sponsor to formulate plans and otfer sug- gestions. E To the Lions and Kiwanis clubs for underwriting the cost of lan extra hundred copies: to these clubs and their special committees, who have given us en- couragement and active support oi a very practi- cal nature. El To all who have loaned us books and pictures, writ- ten copy, or helped us in the collection ot research data-with a very special word of appreciation to Alma Schuetz Heck CUBJ, Minnie Vogler CIZD, Adrienne Fassett Faber t'19l, Margaret Vogler Blotch t'Zll, Iessica Huss Nashold 0301, Faith Fitch Campbell t'3ll, Christ Troupis f'41J, and Marna Brewbaker Bauer 6511. El To the Mendota Reporter for loaning us pictures and cuts and giving us most generous coverage in publicizing our project. El To Wesley Yenerich and our printers, Wayside Press, Mendota. Illinois, for their patience and care with our mistakes and corrections. El To Charles and George McCann oi the Aurora Engrav- ing Company. Aurora, Illinois, for their painstak- El El E E El El ing care with all our cuts and tor their excellent reproductions of the pictures taken trom old Atod- nems. To Walinger Studios, Chicago, Illinois. our official photographers, for the very fine photographs tell- ing the picture story ot our year. The courteous cooperation of their staif photographers throughout hectic days and tight schedules was outstanding. To William Snell and the S. K. Smith Co., Chicago, Illinois, for our special, custom designed anniver- sary cover. To our binders. Brock and Rankin, Chicago, Illinois. To our faculty members. who have been cooperative and patient on our picture-taking days: to Mr. Rieke, who took many special pictures for us: to individual teachers who have aided us in prepar- ing copy tor their department. To our class members, who have worked at conces- sion stands, sold magazines, produced our class play, and supported all class projects in an effort to finance the major part of the publication cost. And to all who bought popcorn, drank pop, and placed advance orders tor this Atodnem! Without your support we could not have produced this book. THE ATODNEMSTAFFS and Eulalia Breese, Sponsor 1 :ff 4 ,pdl-46 . , - ,r a ge f .es V, 3 A. EZ SF!! V 4 1 H ac--1 ' 'r s,g ' H 'f r 'L' .n-' r 'i -1 ltr.. , . Q' M ll 9 The tacult at MHS titty years ago fgffga 1 N 1911, when a faculty of tive had the task of teaching the entire curriculum to a 't I, and 1 x !, at x, 1 lit fn' hgfrfyl th 5 1 student body of ninety-two, each teacher had to have diversified knowledges, skills, and interests. We read, for instance, of the Latin teacher coaching girl's basketball and the class play and addressing the student assembly on the subiect of current problems. To these and 51 to their successors, the dedicated teachers of the past fifty years, we pay our homage. Their A1 ' . . . sec?-ii-N influence onthe students they taught is lncalculable. - 1911 Atodnem MYHA 1. Howes 'ri-ir-zonons PHOEHL E' H' .MURRAY comix HANS ANNA slMiNc.'roN Principal German Suvefmtenden' Science ELL Latin 3, , . 1 e'ri 1 ,Si ft l Fil a 1 T The first Atodnem was dedicated to Myra Howes BEST REMEMBERED of the 1911 staff because of her long years of service and the quality of that service was Myra 1-lowes. She was principal of Blackstone for fifteen years and of the new consolidated school in 1910-1911. After teaching in Pasadena, California, she returned to Mendota in 1914 to teach mathematics until her permanent retirement in March, 1923. ln re- luctantly accepting her resignation, the Board of Edu- cation passed a resolution reading, in part: ' . . Be it further resolved that we as individuals and as a Board of Education hereby tender a most sincere vom of thanks lo Miss Howes in recognition of the service rchich she has rendered lo the high school of this city-the length of which service has been equaled by no other teacher-and in appreciation of the effi- cient and faithful character of such service. which we also feel has been equaled by no other teacherf, After Miss 1-lowes' death February 23, 1924, a page in the 1924 M was devoted to her memory. The assist- ant principal, Albert l. Hardy wrote, again in part. H. . . Through long years of ejficient service in the Mendota schools, Miss Howes wielded an influence that cannot be reckoned. Hers was a leadership that made for friendship and character building. lmmensely hind and good. highly devoted to her work aml to her pu- pils, :elm did good to all who came in touch with her beautiful lilo. Une. her pupils and co-lcorhers. shall cherish her memory throughout the years. Upon the occasion of the 50-year jubilee reunion of the alumni in 1926 Supt. R. E. Beebe presented plans for a Myra 1-lowes memorial-an award each year to the student who has been of most benefit to the school and community during the year. The require- ments were to include character, scholarship, student influence, etc. Nearly S400 was raised and placed out at interest to finance the annual award, known as the Myra 1-lowes Key. For many years the winner of the key was chosen by faculty vote. ln recent years the faculty selects three candidates, and the winner is selected by a vote of the juniors and seniors. The recipients of the Myra Howes Key have been 1927 William Wenningcr 19-14 Francis Malychowiah 1928 Lloyd Richert 1945 Wfryrze Ashley 1929 Salvatore Randazzo 1946 Ruth Engelbrecht 1930 jessica Huss 19-17 Roger Butler 1931 lVilliarn Swisher 19-18 Lamar Brercbaker 1932 August Engelbrechl 19-19 Robert Holler 1933 Marie lflsesser 1950 Marvin Ehlers 193-1 Marion Blair 1951 Marilee Emeril-If 1935 Faith Cavell 1952 Delores Preston 1936 John lfichorn 1953 Bill Gehler 1937 lfarl Hoffman 1954 Dennis Kren: 1938 Mary Louise Walzer 1955 John Meyer 1939 Clarence Harjes 1956 ,Iohn Hood 1940 Lorraine Grosshans 1957 Arlinda Novak 1941 Christ Troupis 1958 Diane Schultz 1942 Ruth Van Ellen 1959 Larry Davis 1943 Kenneth Truclrcnbrod 1960 llob Merril! Nostalgic memories THIS PICTURE of Room 13, the old study hall, will evoke varying memories in all for- mer students who ever sat in its squeaky seats. Some will remember the special pro- grams which were presented from its stage. Others will recall pulling the ceiling cords to darken skylights for movies. How many hours were spent staring at the pictures of Miss Howes and Galahad above the stage Ca rare combination, we always thoughtl and of presidents George Washington, Abe Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt on the south wall! The meager library consisted of a few books behind glass doors on either side of the stage. Changes STUDY HALL, divided to provide space for a library in the east end, was remodeled and decorated in '52 and enlarged again in '57, The stage was removed, and the area is now the fiction and browsing section, A conference-periodical-reference room was built to the north and a library office to the south. Modern lighting and furniture make our library an attractive place, and super- vision by a full-time librarian, Mrs. Doenier, has raised it to high standards of excellence as a school library. The west end of old study hall has been remodeled into a suite of rooms for use by the school nurse. Study halls are now held in the new cafe- teria as well as in the new study hall on second floor of the 1957 addition. Familiar landmark TO THE OLD GRAD returning to MHS to- day, these steps and the double stairway which used to lead to the old study hall mid- way between floors is one of the few familiar 'llandmarksn unchanged by the recent remod- eling program. The door to the right leads to our new library as shown in the picture at lower right. The white marble plaque honoring those who served in World War ll, which was given by the Class of 1920, still hangs in its original position. Flag and statuette have long since been removed to allow for the traffic of a stu- dent body which has tripled since these stairs were built. Our roster of the teaching faculty at Mendota High , 11,1 Nr . X i fs , ,'7l STUDENT rarely knows while he is yet a student that the teachers he sees daily are shaping his growth as a human being. But when he is long gone from the classroom-and the moment for expressing gratitude is forever past-he knows, and is grateful. So he tells his children lif he has childrenl about the days when the schools were filled with teachers who really knew how to teach. And today's teachers suffer by comparison. But only for a little while. For today's students are tomorrow's parents, and today's teachers will receive their dues-tomorrow. mach till nits W A y' Dfw Q 'li l l f 'i f r ll-tr-Th rf to rt A ' ' ' i Milli XDA-P f . i-in :se rw it msn, Rwnlbnrf ABOVE IS A reproduction at one ol several division page drawings done by Ruth Wright, cx sophomore, for the 1921 M. MBBEL BROWN graduated from East Menclota High School with the Class ot 1905 She taught first in the Wills country school south ol town and was later principal oi Lincoln Grade School. She started teaching commercial subjects in the Mendota High School in the tall ol 1921. When she retired in 1951, completing forty-live years ol teaching, her fellow Qaculty members sponsored an open house and reception. The very large number ol former students who attended was witness to the altection and esteem in which she was held by all who studied under her HARRY W. MAUNTEL came zo Mendota as a history ana social science teacher in 1926. He was made assistant principal in 1932, Mr. Mauntel was in World War I and lelt Mendota in the summer of '43 to serve with the Red Cross in World War Il. He returned to MHS, again as principal, in '47 and remained in that capacity until his retirement in 1955 - after which he moved to his horne town, Holland, Indiana, Friends and former students remember Mr. Mauntel as an ardent philatelist who also enjoyed collecting geological specimens. The Mauntels have two sons, Richard and Robert, both graduates of Mendota High School. ALICE E. POTTINGER came to Ml-IS in 1925 after tcaciiing experience which includea three years in a missionary school in Vernal, Utah, and others in the Uintah Valley, Utah. and an Indian school in Nebraska. Miss Poltinger while at Mendota became known for her keen and broad interests. She was active in the Business and Prolessional Wornen, Whi'e Shrine, and Kings Daughters. She was genuinely fricrzdly and sincerely interested in the wellare ol the students she taught, she never forgot a forrner pupil. 'When she retired in 1960 alter 34 years at MHS, she was honored by the Alumni at their banquet and by her fellow laculty members on Class Day Since her retirernenl she has more time ior her special love, flowers - especially hemerocallis and lilies And this spring, 1961, she took that long- clnticipated trip to Europe' ALTIZER, VERDIE, 1956-'60, Biology Coach ANDERSON, ESTHER, 1936, Home Economics AYRES, DORIS, 1956, Chorus BAILE, ROBERT, 1957-, Band BARNETT, DOROTHY, 1920, Art BARNETT, Lucille, 1922, English BEALS, ROBERT, 1961-, Commercial Coach BEEBE, RALPH, 1918, Principal, 1921- '26, Superintendent and Principal BEEMER, HOWARD, 1954, English, Journalism BENDER, VIRGINIA, 1961-, French. Journalism BONER, NELLIE, 1961-, English eoorviert, SUSAN, 1913, Music, Art BOOKER, WILLIAM, 1961-, Biology, Coach soncnerzor, JUANITA, 1913-'15, Art, Music BREESE, EULALIA, 1930-, Foreign Language, English BRENT, MARY PARSONS, 19494535 Girls' Gym BROGLY, EDWARD, 1956-57, Mathematics BROWN, LOIS, 1916-'18, English BROWN, MABEL, 1922-'51, Commercial BROWN, NANCY, 1950-'53, English, History BRYANT, MARY ANN, 1951-'52, Home Economics BRYSON, KENNETH, 1948, Social Studies BUSH, HARRIET, 1925-'26, English, History CAMPBELL, EBEN, 1954-'55, chorus CAVELL, TOWER, MYRA 1923, English CHAPMAN, WILLIAM, 1959-, Chorus CHENOWETH, IVA, 1958, English CHENOWETH, ROY, 1958, Social Studies CLAUSSEN, NEAL, 1956, Social Studies CLAYTON, MINNIE, 1918-'20, Art COFFEY, MARY, 1915-'24, History catEivlAN, DEVERNE, 1957-'58, chorus CORBIN, BETTY, 1931, Science, Harrie Ec CULILISON, ROSE, 1939-'41, School I urse DAHL, THEODORA, 1949, Home Ec DAVIDSON, EDNA 1949, English DAVIES, JOHN, 1954-'57, History DAY, HELEN, 1934-'35, Art DEAN, B. J., 1914-'17, Principal, English DEAN, MARCELLE, 1938-'43, English DENNIS, JOHN, 1953-'54, Social Science DEWITZ, RUFUS, 1929-'4Z' Commercial DIPIETRO, ALFRED, 1959-, Building Trades, Driver Education DOENIER, LLOYD, 1942-, Biology, Athletics, Assistant Principal, '56- DOENIER, RUTH, 1944-, Speech, Journalism, Librarian DOERMANN, CONNIE, 1948, Art DOLAN, J, L., 1919-'20, Agriculture DOLL, ROY, 1952-'53, Commercial DOSE, MARClA,1956-'60, Commercial DUTY, ALBERT, 1927-'31, Manual Arts DUSILAP, MARJORIE, 1954-'56, Girls' ym EAST, GUY, 1952-'55, Mathematics ELSESSER, VERNA MAE ANDREWS, 1942-44, 1950-'51, Home Economics FABER, MILDRED, 1919, English FALK GERTRUDE, 1915: Commercial FICKES, RUTH, 1923-'25, English, Gym FINKBEINER, J., 1929, Science, Mathematics FISCHER, MADRA, 1958-, Home Ec Family Living FISHER, STANLEY, 1938-'41, Band FELLER, D, W., 1929-'30, Commercial Coach FULLER, FANNAH, 1919, Latin GEHLER, citssnr, 1932-, Manual Training GILBERT, JOYCE STEIN, 1956-'60, Home Economics GOODEN, DON, 1957-, General Science, Coach GOODSELL, ELOISE, 1926-'30, Science, Home Ec GOODWIN, ROGER, 1926- 27, Science GORE, MALCOM, 1953-'57, Natural Sciences GREGORY, NANCY, 1955, Commercial HACKMAN, LYDIA, 1936-37, School Nurse HAGBERG, GEORGIA, 1927-'32, Art, Mech Drawing HAGEN, ARLEN, 1959-, Science HALE, VIRGINIA, 1943-'44, Art HAINES, MARTHA, 1958-3 Mathematics School for the past fifty years HALFNER, FRIEDA, 1920, English HALLISEY, ELIZABETH, 1919, Domestic Art HANNA, c. c., 1920, Principal, Coach HANSELL, CORA, 1911f'13, Science HANSEN, IDA, 1925-'26, English, Declamation HANSON, CAROL, 1937-'42, English, Dramatics HARDY, A. I., 1922-'27, English, Mathematics, Mech Drawing, Assistant Principal HARRINGTON, ROSS, 1950, Chorus HARSHBARGER, DEAN, 1955, Algebra HARTMAN, DON, 1916-'17, Science, Coach HARTQUIST, EVELYN, 1926-'28, History, French HAslcELL, CATHERINE, 1929-'32, Science HEEGARD, THUSNELDA, 1913-'14, German HEINZ, WESLEY, 1936-'42, Science HEMENWAY, JAMES, 1955, Social Studies HEIMAN, FLORINE, 1946, Art HIATT, KATHERINE, 1938, Typing, Social Problems HILL, MARY, 1921, English HOFERT, WILMA, 1937-'39, Home Ec HOISINGTON, R. E., 1913-'19, Science HOPKINS, FRANK, 1923-'24, Band HOPPER, DOROTHY, 1946, Art HORSKY, DIANA, 1959-, English HORST, RALPH, 1920, Science HOUSTON, H. HERBERT, 1947, English, Debate, Assistant Principal HOWES, MYRA, 1895-1912, Principal, 1915-'23, Mathematics JACK, CLARENCE, 1919-'24, Manual Training JACKSON, SHERWOOD, 1945, Agriculture JACOB, CLARA CYPREANSEN, 1929-'30, '46, Girls' Gym JEROME, FRANCES, 1918, Home Ec JOIILIINSON, MILLICENT, 1942-'43, School urse JONES, EDITH, 193839, Girls' Gym JORDAN, THOMAS, 1916, Science KASZA, MAUREEN, 1956-'61 1st sem., Commercial KELLEY, HELEN, 1924-'36, Latin, German KENNEDY, HELEN, 1940-'41, Home Ec KIETZMAN, LEONA, 1921, Home Ec KIMMEL, MARILYN, 1953-'54, Home Ec KIRCHNER, HARRY, 1957-'58, Speech, Debate KNAPP, LEONE, 1934-'37, Science, Commercial KNAPP, S. S., 1925-'26, English, Debate KNECHI, HERMAN, 1917-'18, Manual Training KOCH, EERTHA, 1913-'14, Commercial KOELLER, JAMES, 1951-'55, Social Science Roos, LENORA, 1942, Art LEMARR, S. E., 1940-'54, Algebra LEWIS, K. G,, 1929, English, Debate LEWIS, TED, 1948-, Buys' cyrh, Science LIERMAN, ISABEL, 1945, Girls' Gym LIPKE, MARY ELLEN ROSS, 1934-'35, '60-, Home Economics LOVELL, DOROTHY, 1925-'26, Art MADDEN, OWEN, 1932-'48, Biology, History MANN, MERRILL, 1951-'56, Social Science, Shop MARKEY, CAROLINE, 1917, Commercial MASON, BARBARA, 1940-'41, Art MAUNTEL, HARRY, 1928-'43, '47-'55, Social Science, History, Asslflant Principal, 1932-'43, '48-'55 MAYER, GEORGE, 1921, Science MCCABE, EVA, 1921-'22, English MCDONOUGH, LOUISE, 1926-'28, Girls' Gym MCMACKIN, MARION, 1923-'24, Art MEALIN, MRS. D. E., 1920, Domestic Science MEYERS, HENRY, 1925-'31, Algebra, Boys' Gym, Ass't Principal MERCER, GEORGE, 1925-'44, Science, A9 MILLER, CORA, 1919-'20, Science, Math MILLER, ESTHER, 1947, Art MOOGK, WILLIAM, 1951-'53, English, Journalism MOORE, BEVERLY, 1957-, Girls' Gym MOORE, LOIS, 1929-'37, English MORGAN, MORRIS, 1959-, Math, Guidance MORRIS, FRED, 1946-, Agriculture MORRISON, VIRGINIA, 1916-'17, Music MURDOCK, SAM, 1957-, Math, Dr Education MURRAY, E. H., 1909-'12, Superintendent MYERS, FRANK, 1925, Manual Training NASH, ELOISE, 1956-'57, English NAUMAN, IRMA, 1922-'24, Home Economics NEAL, ESSIE, 1916, Commercial NELSON, T. F., 1930-'35, English, Science NICE, CAROLINE, 1931-'35, Girls' Gym NICHOLAS, BERNADINE, 1922-'25, French, History, Music NORTON, REEVE, 1949-'52, Science, Math NUSSLE, HELENE, 1918s'21, French O'MAY, CHARLES, 1946, Music OWEN, HAROLD, 1943-'47, Social Studies, Coach PARRISH, RACHEL P., 1916, Latin, German PATE, FANNIE, 1921-'22, Art PAUL, SANDRA, 1961, Commercial PAYNE, HAZEL, 1944-, History, English PEARSON, C. T., 1929, Music, French PEITHMAN, H. W., 1930-'37, English, Music PETTET, O. E., 1926, Manual Training PIERCE, WILLIAM, 1942-'49, Band PLACATKA, EMILY, 1940-'41, Girls' Gym POTTINGER, ALICE, 1927-'60, English, Math, Science PouRcHoT, LEONARD, 1949-'50, Social Science, Debate PROCKNOW, OLIVER, 1927-'28, Music, Historlf PRDEHL, THEDDDRA, 1911, German PURKHISER, LILLIAN, 1913, English, History, Principal oulcc, MARY, 1924, Latin RADCLIFFE, RUBY, 1918-'20, Commercial RANTA, LILY, 1944, Girls' Gym RAVLIN, ALTA, 1924, English READ, GRACE, 1920, Latin REDMAN, MILTON, 1959-, Social Studies REID, OLIVE, 1923, Mathematics REINBACH, LOUISE, 1945-'46, Home Ec RICHMOND, SAMUEL, 1948, Math, Science RICHARDSON, JOHN, 1956-, Mathematics RIERE, HERBERT, 1958-, Social Studies RIFE, MILDRED, 1925-'28, Home Ec ROBERTSON, JANE, 19Z1s'24, Mathematics ROBINSON, MARYLAND POPE, 1944-'55, School Nurse ROLLINS, JOE, 1949-, Driver Ed, Vocational Training ROLLINS, MARIE, 1956-, School Nurse, Red Cross ROSS, WEILAND, 1957, Science SALZMAN, DAISY, 1947-'48, Home Et SAMUELS, JOHN, 1927-'28, English, Dramatics SARANTAKOS, JOHN, 1960-5 Social Studies, Ind. Arts, Dr Education SCHARFENSTEIN, FLORENCE, 1917-'18, Latin, German SCHEIDENHELM, ARLENE, 1934-'35, Science, English, Girls' Gym ScHLIcK, EARNEST, 1950-'56, Band SCHMIDT, HIRREL SWANSON, 1941-'55, Commercial, English SCHMIDT, MARIE, 1921a'23, Latin SCHROEDER, DOROTHY, 1953-'54, Home Economics SCHUETZ, ALMA, 1918-'21, Music SEBASTIAN, NATALIE, 1939, Art SHADDOCK, R, E., 1921, Agriculture SHIEIARER, CARL, 1931-'47, Science, ath SHECKLER, DELORES, 1955, Home Ec SHORT, HARRY, 1927-'28, English, Debate SHOWALTER, EVELYN, 1937-'38, Art SIELARS, A. GRAHAM, 1923-'24, Boys' ym SIIVIINGTON. ANNA, 1911-'12, Latin SMITH, MINNIE, 1921-'28, Commercial SNOWDEN, BERTHA, 1936, Art SPEAGUE, ELNORA, 1942-'43, Girls' ym SONDGEROTH, JUANITA JOHNSTON, 1955-'57, Home Economics STEEBY, DEAN, 1958, Science, Math STROUSS, MAUDE, 1958-, English STAIJBUS, BILLIE, 1952, Home Ec SWAN, LESLIE, 1955, Commercial TRAINDR, MARY, 1947-'49, Girls' cyni TRAUTMAN, H., 1913-'14, Science, Math TROTTER, CLELA, 1929-'33, Home Ec, Science TUIEEEN, LAWRENCE, 1925-'26, Algebra, and TURNER, CHARLES, 1918, Ag UNAKIS, YOLANDA, 1960-, English VILAS, ELOISE, 1933, Art VOIGHT, H,, 1913-'14, Latin, Coach WQITYE CHARLES, 1959-, History oac WAMSLEY, GEORGE, 1922-'25, Science WARBURG, MR., 1919, Principal WARD, ELEANOR, 1939-'40, Commercial WARREN, STEVE, 1955-, English, Journalism WEDEMEYER, VICTOR, 1949-, Art WELSH, ELIZABETH, 1945, Art WHEELER, ESTHER, 1914-'15, Latin, German WHITFORD, GRACE, 1922-'25, Home Ec WICKMAN, JESSIE H., 1915, Math, Science, Director of Athletics WIbSON, GENEVIEVE, 1925-'27, History, ivics WOON, MARY, 1921, Mathematics WORKUN, ARTHUR, 1959-, Speech, Debate YALE, CHARLES, 1922-'24, Agrisiiltiira ZIMDARS, E. P., 1936s'46, English, Speech, Assistant Principal, '44-'46 These highly revered people taught over half of the 50 years MABEL BROWN HARRY W. MAUNTEL 1922-1951 1928-'43: 1947-'55 ALICE E' POTTINGER hi.. THIS PICTURE, reprinted from the '29 Alcdnem. shows Maurice E. Steele. principal, with school board members who devoted long years ol service to MHS. They are Mr. Steele. Iohn I. Buck 135 yearsl. Delos M. Lotts Q17 yearsl. George P. Nauman 127 yearsl. B. Harry Heck 139 yearsj. Bernard Kaizwinkel Q34 yearsl. Martin Fahler 117 yearsl, insert: William H. Phalen, KI7 yearsi. MHS Boards of Education - EACH YEAR the board of education has proved that it is an indispensable part of MHS. Fifty years of school board service have been completed-years that have been filled with many improve- ments and additions. Previous to 1860 there were three school districts known as north, south, and west side districts. Conditions were crowded, so there was a consolidation into one district, but by 1866 it was seen that both factions could not be satisfied, and the single district was divided into two. ln 1869 Blackstone School was completed. This school was erected as a result of the split of the school districts. Not until 1910 was there again a consolidation of these dis- tricts, known as District 289. An election was called, and a presi- dent with six board members were selected: Otto Kieselbach, presi- dent: W. T. Holliston, I. I. Thomasson, Carl Proehl, George D. Feik, Ferdinand Henning, and M. I. Elsesser. At this time the two high schools were merged into one system. The need for a separate township high school had been dis- cussed for many years. A township high school district was formed and officially established on October 28, 1915. The board of education for District 289 CH. D. Conkey, A. I. Tower, R. 1. Fischer, George P. Nauman, George D. Feikj continued to operate both the grade school and high school through 1915-'16. A M.T.H.S. board consisting of George D. Tower, president, William Phalen, George P. Nauman, Martin Fahler, Iohn I. Buck, Bernard Katzwinkel, and B. Harry Heck was elected in 1915 and spent its first year getting organized and taking the preliminary steps lead- ing up to building the new high school. Beginning in the spring of '15, they employed teachers for the 1916-'17 school year, as they assumed responsibility for the high school that year, operating it in rooms at Blackstone. The first school board members searched for the answer to the question, What will MHS be fifteen, thirty, fifty years from now? Through the years there have been a succession of school board members who work diligently and study the school problems by attending district and state school board association meetings. The members have carried on the work in the tradition of the first board members. Alter the doors of the new high school were opened on Sep- tember 1U, 1917, the board was still faced with many problems B. HARRY BECK Thirty-nine Years BERNARD KATZWINKEL Thirty-lour Years IOHN W. DUBBS Seventeen Years HAROLD DEAN Fourteen Years ALVIN TRUCKEN- BROD Ten Years LAWRENCE WATSON Ten Years Pictured here are the 1950-Bl members of the Board of Education of Mendota Township High School and the administrators who meet with the Board. Shown are Howard Pohl: lames L. Williams, Secretary-Business Manager: Richard Shotliff: Robert Avery: Willard Deaner, President: I. W. Price, Principal: Louis Kerns: Wilbur Hanson and Harry Kessinger. The Board of Education is responsible for the determination of the policies controlling the operation of the school: the employment of personnel, both professional and service: and the overall supervision oi business and financial affairs. Mendota High School has long been recognized as an excellent secondary school, due to the foresight and sound judgment of the many able board members who have given so freely of their time and abilities. Past and present, the have served us unselfishly Though there was a new school, there were more students entering high school, and soon there was a need for more classrooms. Throughout the fifty years of school board service, the members of the board have been responsible for the many changes and ad- ditions in the curriculum and the building appearance of MHS. lt is they who have authorized and initiated plans for the various additions. Past school boards have been responsible for the addition of three-story section, including a cafeteria, in 1927, the construction of a new athletic field in 1931, a hockey field and three tennis courts in 1935, an ad- dition providing for a gymnasium, locker and shower rooms, and a band room in 1939, and the major con- struction and remodeling program of 1957. The present school board, Willard Deaner, president, Robert Avery, Wilbur Hanson, Richard Shotliff, Harry Kes- singer, Louis Kerns, and Howard Pohl, are carrying on plans in regard to the smooth functioning of the school. SCHOOL BOARDS FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE Rev. Carl Proehl 1911-1914 William H. Phalen 1915-1932 George Knerper 1950-1956 G. D. Feik 1911-1918 Martin Fahler 1915-1932 Dutton Gove 1952-1956 W. F. Holliston 1911-1913 John J. Buck 1915-1940 Edward Baker 1954-1960 0. Kieselbach 1910-1911 B. Katzwinkel 1915-1949 Willard Deaner 1955-19- Fred Henning 1910-1911 B. Harry Reck 1915-1954 Wilbur Hanson 1956-19- M. J. Elsesser 1910-1911 D. C. Tower 1919 L. M. Donahue 1955-1958 J. J. Thomassen 1911-1912 C. P. Gardner 1919 Clarence C. E. Bates 1912-1914 S. J. Haight 1920-1923 Scheidenhelm 1955-1958 Stella Sharp 1912-1914 Clarence Potter 1924-1928 Howard Pohl 1956-1961 Dr. A. P, Harris 1912-1914 D, M. Lofts 1929-1946 Curtis Hochstatler 1956-1959 George P. Nauman 1913-1940 Karl Erbes 1932-1940 Verna Lines 1958-1960 J. Lamberton 1914-1918 John W. Dubbs 1932-1949 Harry Kessinger 1958-1961 Howard Moore 1914-1918 Harold Dean 1941-1955 Richard Shotlin 1959-19- H. D. Conkey 1915-1918 Harold Goebel 1941-1949 Louis Kerns 1960-19- J. G. Reul 1915-1918 Alvin Truckenbrud 1941-1951 Robert Avery 1960-19- A. J. Tower 1915-1918 Lawrence Watson 1946-1956 Dr. John Wacker 1961-19- R. I. Fischer 1915-1918 James Dubbs 1950-1955 Dean Orterbach 1961-19- George Tower 1915-1918 Samuel Beetz 1950-1954 Although not faced with the multitudinous details of a building program, the 1960-'61 school board mem- bers have the duty of the upkeeping of the building and campus, the care of the school buses, the select- ing of teachers, planning of curricula, purchasing of supplies, and the general management of the school. They are a symbol of fifty years of service by able men Who were willing to sacrifice their time to im- prove the educational environment that the students of today must live in. ln 1953 a precedent was set by employing a busi- ness manager to perform the duties of purchasing, filing state and federal reports, and maintaining the general upkeep of the school plant. The first business manager was Roy Doll, formerly in the high school commercial department. Succeeding him was Kenneth Carroll, Who served from 1955 through '58, Frank Ross was employed for the '58-'59 year. lames Williams came in 1959 as secretary-business manager of MHS and has handled major issues with quiet efficiency. IAMES WILLIAMS Secretary-business manager BS.. M.S., Western lllinufx I-IIfl'EI'.Yl.fj' The administrators et MHS - their record is our story ABOUT 1865 the Mendota school district was divided into two, the East and the West, and two high schools evolved. The East Mendota High School graduated its first class in 1876. The superintendent at that time was I. R. McGregor, who was suc- ceeded by S. M. Heslet and he by G. W. Andrews. All this time the school was carried on with a three-year course until during the administration of W. R. Foster, which began in 1892 and lasted fourteen years. During his long and successful leadership it was permanently placed upon a four year basis. When Mr. Poster was elected County Superintendent, his last year in Mendota was completed by G. B, Coffman who served in that capacity the fol- lowing year also. ln 1908 I. H. Light became superintendent and held that position the remaining two years of its separate existence, The West Side High School held its first commencement in 1879 under the superintendency of William Ienlcins, He was fol- lowed in turn by S, E. Beede in 1893, by Henry H. Robinson in 1898, by George C. Griswald in 1899, by C. W. Parkinson in 1903, and by E. H. Murray in 1908. After various fluctuations in its course of study, a four-year basis was permanently established in 1898. Mendota High School, following the consolidation of the East and West Side High Schools in 1910, was under the administration of Mr. Murray as superintendent and Myra I. Howes principal in the years 1910-'ll and 1911-'l2. I. H. Browning was superintendent from 1913-'16, followed by Kenneth M. Snapp who came in the fall of '1E5. Moving into the newly completed Mendota High School was accomplished during the administration of B. I. Dean who was prin- cipal from 1915 through 'l7. Mr. Beebe was principal in the year 1917-'l8. Mr. Beebe returned to Mendota in 1921 as superintendent and principal and remained in that capacity until 1927. Albert 1. Hardy was assistant principal. Ralph E. Beebe, as a youthful administra- tor, brought an era of change and challenge in the educational aims and purposes of the Mendota schools when he was appointed to the position of superintendent. He sought the best faculty he could obtain, giving to each invaluable help, sympathetic under- standing, and encouragement in the use of newer and more pro- gressive methods of education. Students were inspired with initia- tive and desire to carry on their education beyond graduation. As a teacher, his former students feel he was unsurpassed in his pres- entation of American and English literature. Mr. Beebe's person- ality Won him the love and respect of the entire community and the student body. MAURICE E. STEELE Superintendent of Schools Principal of Mendota High School 1927-1955 Mr. Steele succeeded Mr. Beebe as super- intendent in 1927 and remained until his retirement in 1955, thus serving Mendota High School for over half of its fifty years. Mr. Steele always worked for the general advancement of education, winning many honors as being one of the most efficient and progressive administrators in the state. During his administration, the Mendota schools were brought to a high standard in scholastic, musical, and athletic fields. Among the improvements were the addi- tion of the cafeteria, the 'lnew gymnasium, the athletic field, the guidance program, and the enlarged curriculum designed to meet the needs of all youth. Diversified oc- cupations, driver training, and building trades courses were introduced at this time. After his death on Iuly ll, 1960, the com- ment was made that his school and his Work in the community had been his life, lived to the best of his ability with honesty and sincerity. Surely his life was dedicated to the youth of this community and to pro- viding for them the best opportunities pos- sible for educational growth, The influence of Mr. Steele on the many students who passed through the schools during his ad- ministration was far-reaching. W. R. FOSTER WILLIAM IENKINS KENNETH SNAPP RALPH E. BEEBE EMHS, 1892-1905 BHS, 1879-1892 MTHS, 1919-1920 MTHS. 1918, 1921-1927 LLOYD DOICNII-IR X 1 tint Principal. Dean of Boys VI If 4 Null: ftlllftll Cullege. M.,-I. IIIlII'EI'.Vf1Q' of lIl.wr'ur1.slr1 lainie: to MHS in I9-12 dministration - 1960 - '61 .l. W, PRICE SllIMfI'iIll4?IlLil'lll of Si-lmols. l'rim'ipal of High Srhool B.S. Ifzl.. M.S. Ed.. rztlttuncetl grmlimle Il'l7f,1' lilIl'1'6I'XIfj' nj Illinois flainv tn XIHS in 1956 MR. PRICE became superintendent of Mendota Public Schools in the tall of l956. Formerly, he was superintendent of schools in Farmer City, Illinois, thus being well qualified to supervise the tour grade schools and one high school in Men- dota. Mr. Price received his BS. and M.S. degrees irorn the Uni- versity ot Illinois. He continues to keep up with the new meth- ods oi study and guidance and the more recent trends in teach- ing and education. It is Mr. Prices philosophy that a modern comprehensive high school must provide educational oppor- tunities for all the youth of the community, varying widely in their abilities, interests, and purposes. To meet the needs of all students, the curriculum has been continuously expanded dur- ing Mr. Price's administration. A program of accelerated classes is now in its third year, and new courses have been added to the industrial arts department. During the first years ot his administration, Mr. Price was concerned with the building and remodeling of the high school as well as his various administrative duties. Mr. Price is a very active supporter of all school activities, scholastic, musical, and sports. His administration has been one of improvement and change lor the good of all students in Mendota. MR. DOENIER, a teacher in the high school system since l942, was promoted to the position of assistant principal in the tall of 1955. Along with his administrative duties, he was ath- letic director and taught biology. This is Mr. Doenier's iirst year in which he has no classes, and can devote lull time to carrying out policies established for the high school by the school board and Mr. Price. Mr. Doenier counsels students concerning their academic program, handles disciplinary problems, and also schedules all extra- curricular activities. Mr. Doenier is sincerely interested in the students ot MHS and tries in many ways to help them. ROSTER OF PRINCIPALS AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Principals Assistant Principals l9lO-I2 Myra I. Howes 1920-22 Mr. Yates 1912-I3 Lillian Purkhiser l922-29 A. I. Hardy l9l3-l7 B. I. Dean l929-SU Mr. Meyers l9l7-l8 Ralph Beebe l93O-43 Mr. Mauntel l9l8-I9 Mr. Warburg 1943-46 Mr. Zimdars l9l9-29 C. C. Hanna l946-47 Mr. Houston I947-55 Mr. Mauntel AN ACTIVE part at MHS is played by Mrs. Mildred Canepa and Mrs. Lucille Mrs. Betty Radefeld, the new secretary in the Student Affairs office, Bader. who work in the Business Affairs office. Remember the tickets sales for is shown the duties which she will encounter by the former secre- the regional tournaments? All in a day's work! tary, Mrs. Hirrel Schmidt. Guidance at MHS has developed through the years B we . .1 4' VER SINCE the first school was erected in Mendota, the tional problems. The influence of a favorite teacher was often first school board formed, and students admitted, there has been long-lasting. a form of what we know today as guidance. Following Mary Coffey, Alice Pottinger was for many years the At first much guidance was largely disciplinary. But MHS has unofficial advisor of the girls. Not until 1947-'48 was there be- always had a staff of superior teachers and administrators. These, gun a definite program of guidance and counseling. Miss Payne through their classroom teaching and friendly counsel, were a was designated Dean of Girls, and the assistant principal, Mr. source of help and inspiration to students with social and educa- Mauntel, was Dean of Boys. 1 A tribute to the first Dean of Girls - MARY L. COFFEY, chosen first Dean of Girls at MTHS for her out- standing ability in counseling and guidance and her beloved char- acteristics of gentle humility, quiet dignity, constancy to purpose, sense of humor, respect for all, innate good judgment, and untiring patience and tolerance. As a history teacher, she was unique in her fair and unbiased presentation of controversial topics. Her influence on the student body was far reaching, and her memory will linger on for a lifetime in the hearts and minds of those who knew her. - Adrienne Fcrssett Faber, '19 Mary Coffey taught history at MTHS from 1915 to 1921. ln 1919 she compiled for the YPJXHBOOK a list of all the boys from the Mendota high schools who had served in World War 1. By action of the Board in 1921, she was designated Dean of Girls. Student Affairs office is guidance center of school OUR PRESENT form of guidance has extended far in the years of its actual existence, There are three phases under the term of guidance: educational, vo- cational, and social, The educational phase covers the testing programs and aids in the selection of a college. In the vocational phase, your individual goals are talked over and help is given to you as to whether you are best suited for college or a job, The social phase includes the mental and physical aspects of the individual. One should be mature psychologically, socially, and emotionally upon graduation. While a student is at the eighth grade level, there are several tests given under freshman orientation, One is the Kuhlman-Finch Test, another is the Iowa Every-Pupil Test, which includes reading and arith- metic, and another is the Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test, After these tests have been taken, further screening is done to determine which students should be in the accelerated class. These students then take the Or- leans Algebra Prognosis Test, the Iowa Silent Read- ing Test, and the Advanced Kuhlman-Finch Intelli- gence Test. Upon reaching the freshman level, students take the Kuder Preference Test in the vocational form, The sophomores are required to take the Iowa Test of Edu- cational Development. Iuniors take the Illinois State- wide Testing Program given under the University of Illinois. Then on a voluntary basis, the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is taken. As for the sen- iors, there are tests to be taken if contemplating col- lege. The College Entrance Board Examination is one of the tests while the American College Test KACTJ is another. In addition to these, placement tests may be reguired. The basic idea behind guidance is to help the stu- dent adjust to school environment, help the individual plan his work, discover his interests and develop his capabilities Miss Payne and Mr. Morgan are in charge of the tests used in relation to the freshman orientation, and counseling is done to the parents and students. At the sophomore level, Miss Payne is also in charge while Mr, Morgan takes care of the juniors and Mr. 'Doenier the seniors. Each student is counseled individually two or three times by these three teach- ers during the course of his four years at MI-IS. Career Days, two in number, were added to the list of extras presented. These gave students a better chance to get an inside look at what a career of inter- est to them may be like, The guiding stars of MHS are Morris Morgan, Miss Hazel Payne. Dean of Girls, and Mr. Lloyd Doenier. Dean of Boys and Assistant Principal. 5 5555 I4 MHS faculty, too, has grown ALTHOUGH a school could not function without the ad! ministration, the faculty plays just as important a part. Men- dota High School has been gifted with a fine administrative department and an equally fine faculty. The teaching staff at MHS has grown steadily larger in re- cent years. There are now thirty-six instructors teaching a curriculum that is varied and that has been rated as one of the best in the state. ln addition to teaching duties, the teach' ers also are in charge of sponsoring extra-curricular activities. All fields which could possibly be offered to a student in this sized high school, have been very thoroughly ex- panded. These fields include health, homemaking, social stud- ies, fine arts, math, sciences, language, speech, and vocational training. The faculty of MHS has given each and every student guidance and help of some sort during the year, lt may have been in extra-curricular activities or in the classroom, but they have always been behind the student body and helped them to be better citizens after they have passed the crossroads. ROBERT BAILE ROBERT BEALS VIRGINIA BENDER NELLIE BONER WILLIAM BODKER EULALIA BREESE WILLIAM CHAPMAN ALFRED DIPIETRO RUTH DOENIER MADRA FISCHER GILBERT GEHLER DON C. GOODEN ARLEN HAGEN MARTHA B. HAINES DIANA HORSKY MAUREEN SUPAN KASZA TED LEWIS MARY ELLEN LIPKE HOIlI'lll'l' l3fXll.l'i Cillllki to MIIS in IQ56 Morelzeuzl Stale College, 1i.S.g I-l!lI't'I'Sllj' of llllnnlx. M..N'. SlfI!.I I'IC'l'S2 Barn! SI'0N:4ousuli': Ilanrv llaml. lfanil RUIREITI' lili.-XLS Caine tn MHS in ltlfvll IflILll'l'I'Nlly of louw. B.S.C.g Iwllll't'l.Nll-Y url Illinaix. i'l1..4, Sl'nJicr:'i's: Illylllllg, Bookkeeping Sl'OXSHRSlIII'Z Junior Class CUACII: Hi-all Rziskvtlrzill. 'llrzu-li VlRGlNl:l lfl'lNllIfli Canis' to MIIS in l96ll lfnirerxitv nf Illinois, BA.. M. Ol FJ. l Urzizrirsiti' nf fflzicugn. A!7l'fl1l'lIl lllirwim IvI1ll'L'ISlll' Si'l:.Il-:msn Jonrnalisni, Frcin-li Svoxsonslllvz Freslnnan Class. lli-I.iu Atlxisor. l rcn4'li Illnli NI-1I.l.lI-1 BONICK Clinic to MHS in 1960 Illinois Stutc Normal I'nirersi1y. BS. bi I!.IF.1.I'SZ English I Svoxsonslllrz Soplioinmc- Class WIl.l,l.'XKI IIUOIQER Ifamr' to KIIIS in l960 Western lllirmix Ilf1ll'l'l'5l.fj'. lllfrmix Slim' .Vnrmul lirzircrsity. B.S.. MN. SL'i5.I1-11i'1's: Biology Svoxsoitsuiv: Soplminore Class COACH: l I'0Sll-SHUI! Baske-tliall. Assistant Fnotlinll l'IlQI4Al,l.-X BRICICSI-I Caine tn XIHS in 1929 IlIll.l'CfSllj' of lllizmix. A.li'.g .Tlrrll11l'f'5Ier'l1 lnirerxiiy. .'ll..4.: I'r1ircr.xi1y nj lViSl'4IllXlVI S1 1:,IE1:'l's: Latin l. ll Sl'HXSOItrIIlI'2 fttmlnein. Fe-nior Class. l.alin lllulr WlLl.I:UI IQHAPNIAN tfame to XIIIS in l957 Lan'rence College. B.S.: A-UffIllI'C.ifl'I'Il I'ni- rerxitr. Master in Mnxiv: Westvrri Slate College I Sl'1:.I1':t:'rs: Cii-I's Clmrns, Mix:-il lllinrns Choir .-Xl.l Rl'lll Ill l'lli'l'HU Came to HHS in 1958 Suullierli Illinois L'llll'C'l'Xllj'. H.5.. .ll.,N'. Sl'll.IECI'S2 Driver Eilni-ation. Bnililinu Trades Sw i xsousuiv: .l nn ini' Class HU'l'H IJOICNII-LH tfarne to MHS in l9l3 .THVIIL Central College. lfnfl.: lillflwxfly of Illinois. i'lIfl1L'f1l1li'1's' Slim' Tvm'l1er.s, Nlnrlli- vrri lllinaix lfl1i1'r'rxity SIILII-1lI'l'SZ I,iln'arian Svoxsnusulv: Sm-nior Class, l.iln'ar5' Iflnl 'TES , . rd? MAIJRA FISKIHEK Camo to MHS in 1957 Illinois Stale .Yurnml L'ni1'cr.viIy. B.S. Sl'lZJEli'l'SZ Home Er. I, ll: Family Lixing SINIXSKIIKSIIIIW Sophomore Class. FH.-X IZILBERT Cl-Il-ll.l-IR Caine to MHS in 1931 Smut College. BS.: I,'IlIL'Cl'XIfj' of ll i.wun sin, Unirersily of Cinrinrzuli Si1:.1i14:'rs: Me:-lianiral Drawingl, Industrial :Xrts 1. II Sl-uNsuns11Il': Soplionmrc Class DUN 11. GOOIJEN Cami' to HHS in 1956 Saulhcwn Illinnix I'nircrxil'r. B..-1. SL'l3.lli1I'I'S2 General Si-ienre SPIJNSUIKSIIIPI Sophomore Class l10AlfIIZ Freslnnan Footlrall. .-Xssislanl Track 'Qadmir ARLEN HAGEN Came to MHS in 1958 University of Illinois. BUS.: Unirerxity ul Colorado, P.S.S.C. Inxlilulc, Unimrsity nf Illinois Sl'isJr1c'rs: Cliemistry, Physics Svoxsunsiurz Junior Class Xlemlmr of Farulty Count-il MARTHA B. HAINES Came to MHS in 1957 Iowa Wesleyan College. B..4.g Unircrsily of Iowa. .N0flIIll.4CNIt'fII, Ifniirvrsity SL'1sJEC'rs: Algebra 1, Pravti:-al Math SPUXSORSIIIPI junior Class. Assistant Sponsor ol National Honor Som-iety DIANA HORSKY Came to MHS in 1958 North Cenlml College, B.A.g Unirersily nf Culoruzln Si'i:.1r1rg'rs: English II SPUNSORSHIP: Ereslinizin Class, 1 rosh-Sopli Clleerleaders .ah-4-dip XlAUREEN SUP.-KN KASZ.-K Came to MHS in 19553 to Dev. 1960 Illinois Stale Nurmul Unirersity. I?.S.: Illinois Slate Narnml I,'niversi1y, Unircrsilj uf Illinoix Sl'l:JECTS: Olllre Practice, Sm-i'i'6tarial Prav- Iire. Shorthand SPUXSORFIIIPZ Senior Class TED LEWIS Came to MHS in 1947 Unirersily of Iowa, BS.. M..-l. Si ILJ1-Leis: Boys' P.E. SPUNSORSHII-: 1'1l'8SllHl2ll1 Class. Athletii- Dircctm' COALZH: Varsity Footlmll MARY ELLEN LIPKE Came to MHS in 1933 llll'0llg1'l 1935g Zllll se1n6:slt-Hr, 1960 Illinois Sflllt? Normal Urzirerxify. B. EJ. 511:11-1r:'rs: Home Evunoini:-s ll, 111. 1V SPUNSORSIIIPI Sophomore Class. FHA BEVERLY .l. MOORE Came to MHS in 1956 Wustern Illinois University, I?.S.: I'nirrr xiii' of lfolorrulo. l,IlIl'L'f.Vifj' of Illinois S1.1:Ji:i:'rs: llirls' l'.I'1. Svoxsonsillv: Junior Class. Varsity lIlnei-r- lvuders. CA-X. Student Conni-il MORRIS MORGAN Came I0 MHS in 19511 Illinois State Normal Urzircrsily, B.S.. MS. 5lJBJIr11Z'l'S: Algebra 1, Plane Ge-nine-try Svuxsoxsnlv: Freshman Class LIOACII2 F1'f'SllIIl2Il! Baskvlball FRED H. MORRIS Came to MHS in 19-15 Illinois Slate Xorrnal, B. Ed.: l'nirersi1y of Illinois. B.S.: Northern Illinois Fnircr- Silf. M.S.: Colorado A-M College Slzujlzcrs: Ag. I. II. III Svoxsonsnlrz Fresllman Class. FFA SAM MIJRDOCR Came lo MHS in 1956 .vnrtllwextern Mixxouri Slull' Tertflwrs Col- lege. BS.. .VI.:l.: .Yortlicrn Illinois Uni- rerxily Sl,'l:Ji-:4:'l's: Driw-r Ednralinn, Prarlical Math SPUNSHRSHIPZ Sr-nior Class Meinbi-r of Fai-ulty Coumfil SANDRA I' A UI. Came to MHS in ,1an.ol 1961 Euxtern Illinois LlllIL7l'fXIlj'. B.S. in Ed, Sltizjianfrsz Slmrtlrand, Secretarial Pravlire. Ollive Pravlire SPONSORSIIIPI Sf-nior Class, While Collar Club HAZEI. l'AYNl'I Came to MHS in 1943 Ilniverxity of Illinois. 3.5. in Ed.g I'ni1'vr- .wily of Minnesota, llniversily of Colorado 5L'lSJI:I1I'l'S1 English IV - College Prep. SPONSORSHIP! Senior Class. Dean of Girls, Guidance INIII.'l'ON B. REDINIAN Caine to MHS in 1958 Centralia Junior College, A.,4.g Illinois State Normal Unirersity, Ilrzircrsity nj Colorado SIIll.IECTSi Civivs, Economics Svowsokslllrz Freshman Class. Student Council C0-Sponsor .IOHN D. RICHARDSON Canre to MHS in 1955 University of Illinoix, B. in Ed.. M. in EzI.g Renxxelue Polyterlrnic Institute. MHS. Sl:1s,H:C'l's: Pl. Geometry. Algebra II. Math IV, Genvral Sr-ieilve Svoxsonsillrz Co-Sponsor of FTA. Frvsli- man Class HERBERT RIEKE Came to MHS in 1957 Southern Illinois Unirerxily. B.S. in Ed.. MS. in Ed.: Grnzluate of the Nnral School of Photography Sl'1s.li:c:'rs: World History. U.S. History, Geography, Problems of Democracy SPUNSURSHIP: Junior Class, Camera Club COACH: Assistant FFCSIIIIHIII Football. 'I' ran-li MARIE ROLLINS Came to HHS in 1956 St. Maryfs Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, R.lV., Public Health, Marquette University, Certineil Public Ilealllt Nurse, University of Minnesota SlJ1:Ji5c'1'S: Red Cross SPONSORSHIP: FNA. School Nurse .IOSEPH S. ROLLINS Came to MHS in 1948 Millikin University, B.S., Northern Illi- nois, University of Illinois, Colorado Slate College SL'1:,H:1:'rS: Drawing, Metalwork, Basic Electricity Coordinator lliversilif-d Occupations SPONSORSHIP: DO Club. Sophomore Class COAr:H: Varsity Football Line .l. 'l'. SARANTAKOS Caine to MHS in 1959 Illinois State Normal University, B.S.g Northern Illinois University SuuJi:c'rs: Civics, Economics, Driver Edu- cation, Printing BEVERLY J, MOORE MORRIS MORGAN FRED H. MORRIS SAM MURDOCK SANDRA PAUL HAZEL PAYNE MILTON B. REDMAN JOHN D. RICHARDSON HERBERT RIEKE MARIE ROLLINS JOSEPH S. ROLLINS J. T, SARANTAKOS MAUDE STROUSS YOLANDA UNAKIS CHARLES N. WAITY STEPHEN WARREN VICTOR WEDEMEYER ARTHUR WORKUN MAUDE STROUSS Came to Ill-IS in 1956 University of Illinois, B.S.g Colurnlifa University, University of California SL'1:Ji:cTS: English SPONSORSHHP: Freshman Class, National Honor Society YOLANDA UNAKIS Came to MHS in 1959 Millikin University, A,B.g Bradley Uni- versity, University of Illinois, University of Coloratlo SUBJEMS: English 111, 1V-General, College Prep., Speech 1 SPONSORSHIP! Drama Club, .lunior Class IJOACI-IZ Speech Contest Play CHARLES N. WAITY Came to MHS in 1958 Illinois State Normal University, B.S.g University of Illinois, M.E., University of Wisconsin SUBJECTS: American History SPONSORSHIP: Sophomore Class COACH: Frosh-Soph Football, Golf STEPHEN WARREN Came to XIHS in 1954 Western Illinois University, B.S. of lid., Ms. of 1541. SIJIHECTS: English III SPONSORSIIIPZ Junior Class, .lunior and Senior Class Plays, Broadcasting YICTOR WEDENIEYER Came to MHS in 1948 Urtiitersity of IIlYISC0Il.YII1, B.S., MS. Sl'n.H:cTS: Art 1, ll Svossonsnlifz Art Club ARTIIUR WOKKUN Came to MHS in 1958 Illinois State Normal University, BLS. in Iftl., M. S. in Ed. Si'nJi:4:'1's: Speer-h. Debate, Drama SPONSORSHIP: Senior Class, Co-Sponsor of FTA, NFL COACH! Debate, Individual Speech Events Member of Faculty Council THE SECOND SEMESTER ol the 1960-'Sl school year saw the addition of two student teachers to the Iaculty oi MHS. Mr. Ierry Sullivan and Mr. Bob Walmsley, seniors at Illinois State Normal University, are doing their practice teaching at our school. Mr. Sullivan teaches bookkeeping and gym: Mr. Walmsley teaches U.S. history and plane geometry. 5 I l l T 'JAX w 17' 1- - NGJMJ- tk-54? 'E mi . 2.--viii?-5?:a5.. :1, figs gays-1:3-55.13 5,29 lz. 1- 1... .V -, I tw, 26914. 2- , .,,, ,, I , X,, X Q. ,,.,, ii V dy 3 ,: fs .-.f:::g- - AQMA isa i The Faculty Council, consisting of Mr. Hagen, Mr. Murdock and Mr. Workun, meet with Mr. Price who was absent when the picture was taken. The members of the faculty go to their mailboxes to pick up their mail and to look at the bulletins which tell of the oncoming events. Left to right, Mrs. Fischer. Mr. Hagen, Miss Paul, Mrs. Boner, Mr. Waity. and Mr. Gooden. Mrs. Hays is employed by MHS as a speech correctionist, helping grade and high school students who have difficulty. Many of the faculty members of MHS have dramatic ability. Miss Horsky and Mr. Redman display their talent in the play, The Man Who Came To Dinner. Many of the MHS teachers participated in the March of Dimes benefit basketball game which was played against members of the Lions Club and the Kiwanis. Among those who played are Ierry Cavanaugh, Morris Morgan. Lamar Brewbaker, referee Iohn Sarantakos. Ted Lewis. and Milt Redman. Course of Study for the year 1910 - 1911 Required Elective. Required: Elective' Required: Elective' Required: Elective' The FRESHMAN YEAR FIRST SEMESTER English Required: Algebra Ancient History German Elective Latin Physical Geography SOPHOMORE YEAR English Required: Algebra Medieval and Modern History German Elective' Latin Zoology or Commercial Geography IUNIOR YEAR English Required: Pl. Geometry Bookkeeping Elective: German Latin Economics Eng. History SENIOR YEAR English, Am. History Required: Physics Bookkeeping Elective: Math. Review Astronomy German Latin SECOND SEMESTER English Algebra Ancient German Latin Botany History English Pl. Geometry Medieval and Modern German Latin Physiology Eng1.sh Bookkeeping German Latin Commercial Law Solid Geometry Graduation Theme Physics Bookkeeping Trigonometry History Eng. or American Literature German Latin, Civics A e. J. N AUGUST 1, 1912, the new superintendent, l. H. Browning, said, High school education is iust where it was thirty years ago. This backwordness is due to the plan of the high school to prepare people for colleges and univer- sities rather than for life. 35915 ' 1 H1351 D T Q curriculum has expanded to prepare students better CURRICULUM 1961-1961 All courses tall into one at three categories: academic, general or UNITS vocational. Listed below are the courses and their classification. The units ol credit precede the name ol each course The numbers following the course name indicates the year the student may take the subject 19- Freshman, IU-Sophomore, 11-lunior and 12-Seniar1 UINEITS 1 11A to 1 1 1 1 V2 V2 112 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 V2 V2 1 1 112 1 1.12 1 1 1 i ACADEMIC COURSES ENGLISH SUBIECTS English I 191 English Il 1101 Speech 1 1required of all, 9-1111 English III 1111 General English IV 1121 College Preparatory English 1V 1121 Iaurnalism 111-121 Speech II-A 111-121 Speech II-B 111-121 Debate 1 19-IU-11-121 Maximum ot Debate II 110-11-121 2 un.ts credit MATHEMATICS Practical Mathemattcs 191 Algebra I 191 Plane Geometry 1101 Algebra I1 111-121 Math IV 1121 SOCIAL STUDIES World History 110-11-121 United States History 1111 Civics 61 Economics 1121 Geography 1121 Ist Semester Problems ot Democracy 1121 2nd Semester SCIENCE General Science 191 Biology I 1101 Biology II 111-121 2nd Semester Chemistry 1 1111 Chemistry II 111-IZ1 lst Semester Physics 1121 LANGUAGE French 1 19-IC-11-121 French II 110-11-121 Latin I 19-10-11-121 Latin II 11U-11-121 world for life in a more complex 1 V2 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 I V2 V4 1,14 No C 12 1 I l I I 1 I 2 2 re-:ti GENERAL COURSES BUSINESS EDUCATION SUBIECT Typing 19-1U-11-121 Personal Typing 19-IU-11-121 1 sem. only Ollice Practice 111-IZ1 Shorthand I 111-121 Secretarial Practice 1121 Bookkeeping 1121 1NDUSTRIAL ARTS Industrial Arts I 19-10-11-121 Industrial Arts 11 110-11-121 Mechanical Drawing 111-121 ART Artl 19-10-11-121 each Art II 110-11-121 Drawing Technics, Cralts, Showcards and signs 11st Semester1. Painting Technics, Ceramics, Showcards, and Signs 12nd Semeste11. PHYSICAL EDUCATION P, E. lor Boys 19-10-11-121 P. E. for Girls 19-10-11-121 DRIVERS EDUCATION t Drivers Training Age Requirement-16 years MUSIC Band 19-IO-II-121 Girls' Chorus 19-10-11-121 3 times Mixed Chorus 19-IO-11-121 per week 19-1U-11-121 5 times per week VOCATIONAL COURSES EOMEMAKING Choir Home Economzcs I 191 Home Economics If 1101 Home Economics Ill 1111 Home Economics IV 1121 AGRICULTURE Agriculture f 191 Agriculture II 11111 Agriculture III 111-121 Agriculture IV 111-121 TRADES Building Trades 111-121 Diversiliecl Occupations 111-121 To the students in 1917 their new building offered SEWING. AND . MILLINERY DEPARTMENT IT IS INTERESTING to note that the sewing room, here pictured in the 1919 YEARBOOK, remained virtually un- changed until the entire Home Econom- ics department was moved as part of the construction program of 1957 and '58 HOUSEHOLD . SCIENCE THE HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE Depart- ment oiters work in Cooking, Planning and Serving of Meals. Sanitation, Cai- eteria and other allied subjects .... The equipment of this department is one of the finest in the State. Because oi this and oi the high standard of work we are doing we have been placed on the accredited list of the Smith-Hughes Department .... We realize that this high standard of work could not have been given without our excellent equipment. In appreciation of that fact we have been conservative as it is possible to be and obtain good results. Ylsurx ,,,nm, IN 1915 THE STATE superintendent said that conditions in Blackstone were as bad as the worst in the state. Students, therefore, were justly proud ot their new building and ol the new departments made possible-as the pictures here shown will indi- cate. Both pictures and quotes, unless otherwise stated, are from the 1919 YEARBOOK, the second Mendota High School annual published and the first to be printed after the erection ot the new building in 1917. ART THE WELL-EQUIPPED art room affords the student splendid opportunities to cultivate his artistic talents. AGRICULTURE LABORATORY AGRICULTURE has been taught in the Mendota Town- ship High School tor two years. The department has been operating under the direction of the Smith-Hughes Voca- tional Act of 1917 .... The class work is not coniined solely to the study oi books. The school is equipped with one of the best laboratories in Illinois. vastly improved facilities-all soon to be outgrown COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT IN THIS AGE of commercialism there is no department in a well organized high school ot more importance than the Commercial Department. For this reason those re- sponsible have lett very tew stones unturned to make the work in the Business Training as strong as that of any other in the entire system. . . Two rooms have been fitted up for these important subjects and the equipment is such as to attract the attention and receive the commen- dation of all who have seen it. THE PICTURE to the lower right is a reprint oi one ap- pearing in the 1924 M . It shows the science lecture room with its terraced floor being used tor cr typing class under Miss Mabel Brown. fThe lecture room was torn taway in the 1957 construction to make way tor the corridor-en- trance leading to the new south addition. The terraced flooring is still to be seen in the storage rooms on either side ot the corridor.l BY 1921 facilities in the new building were already in- adequate. ln an editorial in the 1921 the president ot the Board ot Education, S. I. Haight, wrote, in part: Our work claims two more additions to the main building very imperatively, but quite as loudly it de- mands that some ot our present departments shall be better equipped. This is especially true in the commercial and manual training departments. We ought to spend at least a thousand dollars at once tor our library. . . We need a new department ot physical education with a competent instructor in charge to include the girls as well ras the boys. and this course should be made com- pulsory tor every able-bodied student. We have no need for more students. In tact we might well dispense with some ot the foolish ones we have so that the more serious ones might have more attention and more swing. . . The time has come to determine that we will pursue a very conservative course about attempt- ing any more enterprises and a more aggressive course toward the strengthening at those courses we have al- ready undertaken. We want the stimulating atmosphere oi hard and deep scholarship here in even fuller measure than we have had it. ONE OF THE things the students of l9ll felt the lack of most keenly was a gymnasium. To quote from the 1911 Atodnem: A gymnasium is what we need and what we want, for it helps to pass the recesses and leisure hours on disagreeable days when all outdoor sports are prevented, as well as being a place in which to train our teams. The gym in the new building was consequently one oi the features most appreciated by the students. MANUAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT WHEN OUR High School was planned, provi- sions were made for most excellent quarters in which all of the so-called industrial branches might be taught. The Manual Training Department came in ior its share oi the building and tor exceptional equipment both in the way of hand tools and also the best of up-to-date machinery. There are, at the present time, about forty young men registered in these courses and they are turning out work of ex- ceptional quality. . . The students are given good training in the use and care ot tools and in the elements ot Mechanical Drawing. . . Two rooms are given over to this important subject, one for shop work and the other for finishing and uphol- sais-rw fl stering. xg - I . 1 . 3 5 I I If f 1 rg X 5 Whats a high school for? Hiiosovmrs of education Us held by the leaders of a school system determine cur- ricula and policies. The college-preparatory type of curriculum fifty years ago did not at- tract all the young people to high school, and drop outs among those who began were fre- quent. lt is the philosophy at MHS today that a modern comprehensive high school must per- form several different but related functions for all the youth of the community, varying widely in their abilities, interests, and pur- poses. EDUCATION FOR LITERACY TO BE AN EFFECTIVE member ot any type ot modern civilized society a person must have a good general education, including the communication skills, the mathematics ot everyday living, and knowledge ot the world about him. The English and speech pro- gram trom lreshman through senior year is designed to enable every student to develop to the limits of his capacity his ability to use the English language. All students are required to take three years of English, en- couraged to take tour years. One semester of speech is required, with advanced speech and debate ottered as electives. AS THE WORLD grows smaller, a knowledge of geography becomes increasingly important lor all adult citizens. Sandy Snyder, Iim Mahar. and Don Miller watch intently as their instructor, Mr. Rieke. indicates a point oi interest with reference to the class study-unit on Russia. C MHS NOW HAS a large. modern library of nearly five thousand volumes. It is filled each period ot the day with students who come for reference. research, or recreational reading of books, newspapers, and periodicals. THESE members ol a freshman practical math class look to their instructor for instructions and approval. Also open to freshmen is Algebra I. which is recom- mended to those who intend to go on to college. GENERAL SCIENCE instructor Don Gooden gives a demonstration ol siphoning to freshmen. Ralph Rose, David Meade, and Ginger Cunningham watch intently. BOOK CONVERSATIONS. which are panel discussions of books class members have read recently, are a frequent activity in Miss Strouss' English II classes. Here. Bob Haley is discussing Hemingway with panel members Ruth Iauch. Dave Murdock, Kathy Schmidt, and Roy Keyt. Whats a high school for? EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP ONE OF THE MOST important functions performed by the school is the preparation ot youth to assume the responsibilities oi citizenship when we become adults. Study ot U. S. history, civics and economics are required. World history is an electiveg may soon become a required subject, Participa- tion in many ol the curricular and extra-curricular activities ol the high school help us as young citizens to develop our capacity to assume adult respon- sibilities. THESE STUDENTS in debate, Tom Mcttychowicxk, Don Weber, lim Goebel. and Bill Bice discuss cmd plan their strategy tor the next tournament. is -1 X, '96 we an J ff Z 6 i A SEMESTER each of civics and economics is required of seniors. Here, Milton Redman instructs an econ class with graphic illustration. THIS U.S. HISTORY class oi juniors has just completed viewing a movie. Visual aids are used in many classes to supplement texts. THE MARCHING band performs at home games to entertain fans: the concert band gives several serious concerts during the year. VVhat's a high school for? DEVELOPMENT OE THE PERSON AS AN INDIVIDUAL TO LIVE A WHOLESOME and personally satisfying life, a person must be much more than a vocationally competent and literate citizen. He must have opportunities to develop himself as a person. Physical development and education in health and safety are given attention in classes in physical ed- ucation, first aid, home nursing and driver education. The study ot literature, dramatics, music and art make important contributions to the development oi the individuals capacity to enjoy and appreciate some of the liner things of lite and to participate in various avocational activities. THE ART department makes good use of its improved quarters. The displays throughout the year evidence the high quality oi work. VVhat's a high school for? COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION APPROXIMATELY thirty to forty per cent of the graduates of MHS con- tinue their formal education beyond high school. ll they are to be successful in college, their high school must provide them with a strong college prepara- tory background including four years of English and appropriate courses in mathematics, science, and foreign language. A COLLEGE-PREPARATORY English IV class studies Shakespeare. These panel members, Walt Piller. Mike Iones. lim Goebel. and Margaret Springer, are intent as Carol Chockley explains details of the model Shakespearian theater in connection with a report they are preparing. to ifffit XY ,gf -kmssmw 5 fl' - if ' y t Q fi 4 if X fl l l 1 13 ffs,gLLiLi1i 'M ,, . ,1c'.,,.'---!.:----- ' qfslggsfiff' E I THE NEW chemistry-physics laboratory is equipped to teach science by the most modern methods. A com- pletely different approach to physics-designed to develop logical thinking-was introduced this year by Mr. Hagen. GEOMETRY STUDENTS Dave Murdock and Gary Smith discover that bisecting an angle requires carelul concentration. COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES THE CQLLEGE.-PREPARATORY curriculum at MHS now otters tour years each in mathematics and science. An ac- celerated program for rapid learners, now in its third year, will enable these students to advance much further in mathe- matics, science, and English than in the traditional program, Next year, tor instance, there will be Chemistry ll and Bi- ology ll courses open to juniors and seniors who quality. Two foreign languages are offered, Latin and French, em- phasis in the latter being on the oral approach. BOTH REGULAR and accelerated courses in biology are offered. The aquarium is always a source of interest to students. EUGENE Pakenham and Tom Matychowiak are members of a Math IV class. The giant slide rule is a former student project. THESE STUDENTS are members of a iunior class which is in its third year of an accelerated program in English. Examin- ing the booklet which climaxed their study oi Hawthorne are Ioan Beetz. Marty Kerns, and Sue Carlson. George Barth is at the bookshelves in the rear. FRESHMAN LATIN I student. Kit Scheidenhelm explains details ot his model of the Roman Pantheon to Lynn Brewbaker and Beth Hopps, Latin II students interested in the construction of the famous dome. FRENCH I STUDENTS, Candy Neff, Ruth Elsesser, and Pam Isminger, use the departments new tape re- corder in practice session. Use of the recorder helps in improving oral use of the language. Whats a high school for? EDUCATION FOR VOCATIONAL COMPETENCE SIXTY TO SEVENTY per cent ot the graduates ot Mendota High School go directly from high school into a vocation. lt is irri- portant that their high school education help them prepare for suc- cessful entry into their chosen occupation or vocation. Expanded facilities in business education, industrial arts, agriculture and homernaking make possible an improved program of pre-vcca- tional education for students. Building trades and diversified oc- cupations courses continue to provide valuable education com- bined with experience for many junior and senior boys. ONE HUNDRED twenty-eight students are currently enrolled in typing classes in the all-new depart- ment. THESE FRESHMAN home economics girls were serving breakfasts in their foods class when the photographer arrived to take pictures. mhaK,,, A lm-n 2.vaulgz.. z My emit. THIS IS a shorthand class in action. Business education courses at MHS include office practice, secretarial practice, bookkeeping, shorthand, and typing. The new three-room department is located in the area formerly occupied by the home economics department and the cafeteria. ARTICLES in the display window, which is one of the attractive features of the new clothing room, are being placed by Barbara Funfsinn and Deloris Mathesius. Cathy Funfsinn and Mrs. Lipke supervise the arrangement from outside. Homemaking courses attract many girls each year. :xv ,, ,,.. if M IN THE NEW metals shop, students in Industrial Arts II have MECHANICAL DRAWING students now have a large, well-lighted opportunity to study in the five areas of general metals, ma- room oi their own. All Industrial Arts Il students have one semester chining, bench work, sheet metal work, and both acetylene and ot mechanical drawing. It is also taught as a full year course to electric welding. Only one corner of the shop is shown. juniors and seniors. EDUCATION FOR VOCATIONAL COMPETENCE BUILDING TRADES classes h-ave already completed seven houses since the course was introduced at MHS. This picture, taken last fall, shows the boys at work on Project S . Plans call ior the house to be completed in the spring ol 1961, after which it will be sold at auction. r7mm mwmfwmwemnfxwfmnmmmmm: mmm rm ffur.wsmumrvnvu:emnuw1rtemnuuuuwv - ruxwmr-wmmunr :w nn-at ag IVI HS Service staffs AS THE SIZE of the student population and school plant have grown, so have grown the size and number of the stalls necessary. The tirst cafeteria meals were planned and cooked by the home eco- nomics girls under the direction ot their teacher, Students ate in the old, old gym. Now a full time staff ot five work in a modern, well-equipped kitchen to pre- pare meals for 350 students per day who eat in two lunch periods. MAINTENANCE STAFF-Ioseph Stevens. Harold Becker, Roy Powers. and Harry Schultz, night custodian l i , L I V f tif fr? 0 r . V o 1 V 2. ., , E, X sa ix N5 F 1 X if 1 W o Jews COOKS-STANDING. leit to right: Luella Kidd, Lucille Davis Minnie Trucken brod: SEATED: Dorothy Sibigtroth, L:xPecrrl Dunn FOUR CUSTODIANS now are kept con- stantly busy maintaining the greatly en- larged building, the campus, and the ath- letic field. Miles of corridors to keep shine ing! Acres of floors to sweep! EXTENSION of the territory served by the school created the need for a growing fleet ot school buses. The first bus, in l94O, was a converted milk truck. Now, in l96l, the school operates, with Roy Davis as manager, six- teen buses. TRANSPORTATION PERSONNEL -STANDING: K. Holzner. G. Wil- lard, M. Sccrggs. YV. Kcztthoeler, C. Hyde. G. Wills, R. Fitch. I. Smith: KNEELING: R. Davis. N. Spencer, E. Brown. R. Fetzer. T. Simpson, L. Truckenbrod: AB- SENT: W. Swope. B. Bauer, E. Herrrnun, P. Ioerger, L. Lung. H. Larson ,,e.,, ,W .1- ,fb- Aux-3 5, msn '19 'Um 'ff GSR' :N ,gg -3 sf : K ff- 0 tf- 54 f? - ,Ai QJJN- .5 E STU ENTS, 3333 XXCTIIVIITIIIES, ILIIIFIE TIQTW KWH' ,Q ll, 3514? URING THE PAST FIFTY YEARS, many changes have taken place. Skirt lengths have gone up and down, the Tucker and the Edsel came and went, and the compacts arrived, the Charleston faded as the Cha-Cha took over, Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh starred in Gone with the Wind , and Elvis got out of the army, the bob gave way to the bubble, fellas traded double-breasted suits for ivy-league styles, swimming dresses went into oblivion, and the bikini was born. Yes, the last half-century has been one of change as well as growth. Mendota High School was changing and growing, and so were student interests. But look through the following pages of this, the Student Life section, and you will see for yourself how activities at Mendota High have increased and broadened to include the interests of all students. Florence Oettinger -l9ll Atodnem Calendars in old todnems reveal student life .',' Q5 l 'MEX WFT HE STUDENTS HAD ver few extra-curricular and social Das. '55 Y activities 'way back when. Fifty years ago there was but one activity other than sports, today there are over thirty. Mendota High's extra-curricular activities began in 1911 with a Literary Society. All students belonged to the organization. Superintendent Murray supervised the activities, which consisted of debates, the reading of the school paper, a discussion of cur- rent events, and an address by Mr. Murray. One of the five debate topics was: Resolved, That woman suffrage should be adopted within the United States. lt is interesting to note that the deci- sion was in favor of the affirmative. Debate and declamatory contests played an important part in the lives of the student body in 1919. In March of that year they put on their first minstrel show. Dramatics, too, were quite popu- lar. The social life of the students at that time ranged from steal- ing another class's pennant through picnics and a masquerade party to school dances. ln those days students were not allowed to leave the gymnasium and certain other designated rooms dur- ing the dances unless they had the written permission of the superintendent or principal. School officials also had the right to THE 1920 M had this picture of a basketball game with Tislailwa being played in the gym which is now the auditorium. Mendota won! fa? - 1-s-.-Ma, 5? approve or ban the types of dances to be used by the students. Added to the already well-established activities mentioned above were the Father-Son Banquet of the agriculture classes, faculty parties, and the board banquet. Dances and socializing also became more prominent at Mendota High in 1920. The stu- dent body went all out in order to make their dances a success, they decorated the gym very lavishly, no matter what occasion. Their big night of the year was when the iuniors gave a Prom to the seniors as a sort of graduation present. After the banquet, their dance was held in the reception room of the Kaskaskia Hotel. It must have been a big thrill for them-the dance didn't get over until midnight! Laugh at their hours if you must, but let's see you find something humorous in this: October 8, 1919-Off all day for Homecoming. Maybe the Student Council could ar- range that for us if . . . ln 1920 the seniors were the ones to get class rings. In 1921 activities continued to pick up momentum. More plays were given, more assemblies were held, and class rivalry grew. On March 23 we read that Elmer Scheidenhelm made his debut in long trousers! Floyd Blotch tried to ascend a tree with his Ford on May 3, but the bark slipped. Tsk, tsk. The faculty entertained the students with a minstrel show and a dance. The lunior-Senior Prom still proved to be the brightest spot of the year, iust as it is today. A big event took place on September 28, 1921-the Senior Class President fell out of his seat in assembly! They even had a victrola concert that week. The biology classes dissected pigs' eyes in February of 1922, and on April 10 they heard music over the wireless! The Student Council was born, and more dances were added to the agenda. OPPOSITE PAGE: THE 1919 YEARBOOK STAFF-BACK ROW: Elizabeth Colson, Henrietta Kan-imerer, Harold Iohnson, Adrienne Fassett, Lucille Potter: CENTER ROW: lohrx Kaufman. Gilbert Klinefelter. Clara Powell, Elinda Kohl, Edith Shaw, Robert Ccnkey, Gladys Yenerich: FRONT ROW: Irene Driscoll, Millie Lippincott. This, the Yearbook Staff of 1919, is the first such stall picture available. CAFETERIA HELPERS - FIRST NOON HOUR, STANDING: I. Richards, I. Fenwick, I. Kemper, lVl. Heidmann, E. Parks, L. Worsley, G. Richey, P. Bnrelli: SECOND NOON HOUR. SEATED: K. Hartley, K. Shitllette, K. Werling, L. Roth, R. Derick, I. Duke. B. Gordon, B. Lindenmier, B. Trout. THE IANITORS l-low often have We thrown upon The floor, great wads of gumg And never thought ot where the help To clean it would come from. Ot course the thought ot janitor Would, never reach our heady So We would merely pass it by And talk of shows instead, But after we had all gone home Our faithful janitors Were laboring Well for many hours Behind the closed school doors. And so remember, girls and boys, Tho' they're not always seen- Your janitors are working hard To keep your High School clean. -Marie Fischer '26 -The '26 M THE CAFETERIA shown here was built in 1927. It soon became so crowded that there was a need to begin two lunch periods. The mural on the wall was painted by one of the art classes along with Mary Steele in the early l940's. NEW AND IMPROVED methods of conducting the smooth running affairs in the cafeteria have been established in recent years. This picture depicts students returning lunch trays and milk bottles to the new kitchen. 5 5 1 r x . Q , n u an Q K s 5' , 2 13 R- X I Y J i 5 1 uv' S X F Q ,S H5 4,2 any-am..,.,, h wwf, V l ' xfggafff .. 5 ' 1 1 5 J Q Y 5 Q ri W-'il' '4' 'P 1 if Wwe --A it Ms THE SENIOR PLAY of the Class of 1945 is typical of the many student productions throughout the years. The play, You Can't Take it With You , was coached by Hazel Payne. ln the cast were Diane Miller. lane Riegel, Bonnie Gardner, Alan Blotcli, LeRoy Piail, Walter Finley, Iohn Richardson, William Mclntyre, Louise Munson, Wayne Ashley, Donald Hanley, Neal Walter, Richard Mauntel, LouAnne Kascht, Dean Otterbach, Samuel Stuart, and Patsy Frizol. IN 1925 the Hi-Y and Girl Reserves made their debut at MHS. Both organizations were very active for many years and con- tributed much to the development of high character and whole- some social life within our school. In 1926 the school colors were changed from purple and white to purple and orange in order to avoid confusion with two other schools on our athletic schedule. ln l94l athletic teams were named the Trojans , a winning suggestion by Beverly Winters. CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND TRIVIA March, 1915-Graduating class at MHS will wear caps and gowns in lune. December 20, 1917-New township high school souvenir spoons on sale at 69C each March 20, 1925-Seniors measured for caps and gowns. April 16, 1925-lunrors get class rings. lune 4, 1925-Iunior-Senior Prom held in the Ml-IS gymnasium. Bob Sonntag: Well, I must be off. Hazel Austin: 1 thought so the first time I met you. September 29, 1925- Beans Schildberg and Harold Goebel have a race on their crutches. February 25, l926-Much excitement. The school caught lire in the cl-rem- istr room March, ll, 1926-Louie Spenader chases mouse out of German ll and down hall. May 1-l, 1926-Firpo Cash and Milton Dewey go to Champaign to State track meet. How's that tor using your head? said Henry Sauer as he wiped his pen on his hair. October l, 1926-Senior party, wo dance to tune of Victrola. Lotsa fun! December 14, 1926-Wesley Wright started out the basketball season in his usual way-shot lots ol baskets. But La lvlorlle beat us, 20-16 Iune 10, 1927-Final social event oi the year-Alumni Banquet and Dance Famous Sayings Samson: l'm strong for you, kid. David: The bigger they are, the harder they tall. Nero: Hot stuff-keep the home fires hurning. Cleopatra: You're an easy mark, Anthony. Helen: So this is Paris. Noah: It floats! Methuselah: The iirst hundred years are the hardest. October 15, 1929-Beware of smallpox! February 19, l93U-Yale Bates wears extra-loud socks to school today. Tup Huss: She told me just what she thought of me. Marguerite Meisel: What are you looking for, sympathy? Tup: No, a dictionary! May 9, 1931-Mendota debaters tie for 4th place in National Forensics Tournament at Ripon, Wisconsin. December 2, 1933-Emily Finkenbinder' represents Mendota at Chicago in Hockey. March 21, 934-Work begins on the annual-more worries. May 19, 1934-State track meet. Andrews represents Mendota. April 17, 1936-'l'l'.e juniors gave a Leap Year party at which the girls took the boys' role and vice versa. Iohn Goebel: I'm going to kiss you everytime a star falls. -Silence- Ruth Hoerner: What are you counting, lightning bugs' LAMENTATIONS Oh to be a Senior Oh to be a Senior Says the Freshman lad, Says that Junior Iiost, Oh to be a Senior Oh to be a Senior And then a High School Grad. When we can do the most. Oh to be a Senior Oh to be a Freshman, Says the Sophomore class, Say the Senior men, Oh to be a Senior Oh to be a Freshman And have our school days pass. And go through school again. -John Walker BELOW is the iunior class picture of the class of 1932. Since there was no Atodnem in '32, the picture does not show the entire graduating class. More students joined the class during their senior year. BACK ROW: Guiles Larkin, Marie Guilioyle, Robert Elsesser, Catherine Schmitt, August Engelbrecht, Irene Grosch, Earl Henkels, Rosalrie Wagner, Russell Fahler, Merrill Frank, Arlene Mclnturl, Walter Tasker, Isca Wiley, Richard McCray, Esther Beetz, Forrest Howarth, Helen Boyle, Rolland Clinite: SECOND ROW: Helen Frederick, Harold Wendel, Mary Coss, Gale Van Ry, Alva Kaufman, Raymond McCarthey, Nano Dubbs, Gilbert Withrow, Faith Setchell, Edward Welsch, Mary Louise Clark, William Neuman, Helen Wagner, Robert Stare, lune Vandre, Edward Kerns, Alma Kaufman,Wi1liam Heagy, Edna Marmion: FRONT ROW: Margaret Kaufman, Philip Sander, Arline Oliver, Norma Dugosh, Vincent Spanier, Dorothy Austin, Esther Barnickle, Rudolph Iacob, Darlene Welsch, Gail Munson, Mr. Maun- tel, Anna Iohnston, Lois Bauman, Louis Sauer, Frieda Wiedenhoeier. Margaret Hanson, Ellsworth Hcldren. Absent when picture was taken, or joining in the senior year were: Max Burley, Wellington Chaon, lone Clarke, LaVere Clarke, Aileen Evans, Cloie Evans. Evelyn Florschuetz. Margaret Halboth, Mertyl Hampton, Geraldine Hopwood, Bernard Kilmartin, Miriam Manifold, Helma Miller, Vera Mireley, Louis Seno, Dale Wakeman. Robert Ward, Emil Zapf, and Arthur Zolper, Ir. .wr , X TRENCH COATS. worn by Ron Iohnson and Patti Masear, repre- sent the 1961 coat fashion at MHS. ers - and somewhat not! FORMAL ATTIHE as shown below and in other styles is the mode during prom and lor homecoming attendants. li Pads and Fashions - Past and Present PICTURED are bloomers and sweaters or blouses which were worn during physical activities by the girls' basket- ball team of 1910-1911. which consisted ol Helen Trucken- brod, Pearl Faber, Miss Simington. coach: Florence Hens- ler, Ella Leifheit. Seated are Florence Oettinger and Evelyn Berg. N THE SENIOR Quartette ot 1922, Emerson Hass, Steve Madden, Ottomar Schlesinger. and Edward Nolan. are pictured in suits of that time which are somewhat like today's lashion because of the narrow-legged trous- FLORENCE GOODWIN, MHS class of 1911, is pictured in her college graduation dress, which was similar to most formal dresses of that era. 1 5 2 l x X 3 , 5 Q K A LONG HAIR and a large bow were in high f 3 I t ', fashion while Florence Oettinger CMrs. Rob- V' f X K f ert Blackj was a member oi the class of 1911. 'E . -5.1 5 Sim? ft4. C. wff - . M- m if K ie f gf' 'Xxx ? 2 3 1 1 . YJ 4 Q ff 4' be as gr Wm R K 3 it , g 2 W, gf? 2 'Zhi M, Y J? this NPR . f P .. Wife . K M . ,f A ,W -xg, wlfiip- at tes' 4' ,gfffmfe-git, ' , I if i f' 1 - max-vf???..f 71:1 SANDY SNYDER models short hair style, short skirt and pointed shoes typical of the modern high school girl. These styles are not new. but it has been quite some time since they have been seen. DURING 1929 the shingled bob was in style: and Iune Fassett tMrs. Earnest Clausl. a well-known per- son to high school students for her work at the Kanteen, was seen sporting this hairdo. SPORTSWEAR as depicted by D. T. Miller and Sue Blotch, as well as various other outtits, can be seen on high school students while participating in activities other than school. THE SHORT length of skirts worn today is not new as is proved by Iune Fassett Claus, Iane Madden Iacob, Marie Fischer Vickrey, Lorena Iohnson Wolfe. and Katherine Bush Hill, who wore them in 1929. MATCHING sweaters. as worn by Iim Mahar and Sandy Schietelbein. along with other matching attire adorn many steady couples. Student life around MHS eller I 12,55 U1 4 'J l '45 CLASS RINGS arrive! Now I really feel like a sophomore! boasts Kalhv Corrigan to Iecmne Biers. Me, too! echoes Bog Sheridan. HM MUSICK and Carol Donahue calch lheir breath between classes. Don Miller and Mary Lipke also find time during a busy day to pause by iheir lockers and chat awhile. 1 - x ,iw DEVELOPING term or unit proiects and writing term papers are an important phase oi student life at MHS. requiring long burning of mid-night oil. Term papers have a way of being due at most inop- portune times - two senior papers had deadlines the Monday after the Prom! Proiects such as this colorful one on Mark Twain often found their way into the dis- play case in the lower main hall. WHEN DID we study THIS? wonders Anita Setchell as she settles down in the library to study for semester exams. V I rwm-ft.,fmr - is J mA' THOSE ARE good! exclaims Karole Schofield to Bonnie Price as they examine some senior pictures. Betty Sonntag shows one ot her portraits to Gene Sawin for approval. LEAVING SCHOOL with books piled high are Ruth Keele, Sue Carlson. and Carol Faulk. There will be no dates for these girls tonight! EXTREME LEFT: The old double stairway leading to the 'Teachers' Room will look lamiliar to old grads. This stairway and the lounge were removed in the remodeling pro- gram. Faculty lounges are now on the main floor in the area previously occupied hy the manual training room. LEFT: The old cafeteria. even with its creaky wooden chairs and crude tables. was a big improvement over eating in the gvm as students had to prior to the tall oi 1927. EXTREME LEFT: In 1929 and '30 the library was moved temporarily to a classroom on the main floor. lt adioined the ottice. and entrance was only through the otlice! LEFT: Gym costumes in 1929 and '30 were middie blouses. bloomers and long black stockings. The balcony. as shown here in the 1930 ATODNEM, is changed from its 1920 appearance. tSee picture opposite the Student Lite division page.j INDUCTION CEREMONIES tor the newly elected members ol the Mendota chapter of the National Honor Society took place We Q5 l x i l r I SENIOR MEMBERS-BACK ROW: I. Goebel, R. Weitzel, R. Fouls, S. Carlson: SECOND 1925, Mendota High School was granted a charter for the National Honor Society. However, it was only active for two years. Then, in 1958, its worth was recognized. Through much work it was reorgan- ized with Miss Strouss and Mrs. Haines as advisors. The keystone and torch pin is the symbol of good character, leadership, scholarship, and service. The school is proud of its students since over one hundred of them have become members since its reorganization. ROW: K. Schofield, B. Whitmore, Mrs. Haines, Sponsor: FRONT ROW: I. Iordul, L. Nowicki, S. Schiefelbein, and Miss Strouss, Sponsor. ational Honor Society IN THE FALL of 1958, upon recommendation of the faculty, the National Honor Society was re-instated at Mendota, thus adding another organization at our school. Leading this years organization were: Ron Weitzel, president, Ianet Iordal, vice-president: and Linda Nowicki, secretary-treasurer. Acting as advisors tor the group were Miss Strouss and Mrs. Haines. The object ol the chapter is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students of Mendota High School. Eligibility for membership in the organization in- cludes having a scholarship average of B or 3.00. After a student has fulfilled this, the faculty votes on his service, leadership, and character. lf a member fails to keep these standards, he will be dropped from the organization, Iuniors and seniors are active mem- bers. Sophomores being considered as probationary members have a voice in the organization, but are not allowed to vote. ln an impressive ceremony held on April 6, l96l, new active and probationary members were inducted into the National Honor Society. The proceedings were conducted by the president and sparked by original speeches given by Karole Schofield, warden of Char- acter , Ronald Fouts, warden of Leadership , Ianet Iordal, warden of Scholarship , and Linda Nowicki, warden of i'Service . INITIATES-BACK ROW: D. Davis, sophomore, R. Hilst, junior, D. Weber, junior, M. Heidmann, junior. R. Keyt. sophomore, N. Greisen, junior, W. Hanson, sophomore, C. Faulk, junior: SECOND ROW: S. Carlson, junior, M. Springer, senior, B. Price, senior, I. O'Sadnick, sophomore, I. Huss, junior, I. Beetz, junior, M. Lau, junior: FRONT ROW: C. Wright. sophomore. D. Sondgerolh, sophomore, D. Zimmer- man, junior, R. Schwemlein, sophomore, C. Koerper, junior, B. Lindenmier, SOPIIOITIOTSI P- Ismingeff lU1'1i0l'- LENDING a helping hand, Student Council member Craig Beardsley directs a couple of bewildered Frosh to the library during the iirst week of school. The coniused ones are Bonnie Sheridan and Cathy Phalen. AN MHS STUDENT Council was tirst organized in 1922. Its aims were to build greater harmony and co-operation between the student and teacher. Students chosen to represent the Student Council were as lollows: BACK ROW: Edward Nolan, Virgil Gower, Theodore Nieman, Courtney Nieman, Emerson Hass, Edward Schwartz. Iames Witte: FRONT ROW: Margaret Schmidt, 'Isabel Eckert, Lois Moore, Esther Miller, Dorothy O'Neill. Q MOMENTS smile about. great honor. TO REMEMBER -Sandy and Iim have a lot to Being Homecoming King and Queen is truly a IN 1938 after a lapse of many years the Council was re-instated at MHS and a new Student Coun- cil with a new constitution was organized. Mem- bers ot the 1938 Student Council were as follows: BACK ROW: Wayne Spenader, Glenn Dial, Iohn Schmitt, Iim Wagner: MIDDLE ROW: Mary Louise Walzer, Ruth Schuetz, Marion Ellingen, Kathryn Kramer, Ruth Richert: BOTTOM ROW: Laurence Salander, Katherine Degenhardt, Willis Ashley, Paul Beetz, Lorraine Grosshans. The Student Council is truly representative 3 :TEES HE FIRST Student Council, organized I in l922, consisted of thirteen members, four seniors and three members from each of the remaining classes. Their purpose was to form a better understanding between the student and the teacher. Lacking student interest, however, the Council relinquished many of its tasks to the Board of Controls and a year later was dissolved. A Student Council was organized again in 1938. A constitution was composed by a com- mittee of Council members, approved by the student body, and adopted by the Student Council. Through the years its popularity grew, and it came to know much success. In T947 it sent its first representatives to the state Student Council convention. It assumed full responsibility of all Homecoming activities in T947 and first held a Freshman Orientation Day in l950. The Council has always aimed at true representation of the student body. STUDENT COUNCIL-BACK ROW: Mr. Redman, advisor: D. Ultch. A. Kuehl, I. Larsen, C. Walton, C. Iohnson, D. Murdock, K. Althaus, -S. Carlson Moore, advisor: SECOND HOW: P. Wagner, S. Schiefelbein, K. Handley, K. Piller. A. Althaus, C. Andrews. M. Campbell, C. Goebel. I. Bxers: FIRST THE STUDENT COUNCIL is the voice of the student body at Mendota High School and is composed of members elected by their classmates, with the thought that they will carry out ideas to the best advantage of the students. The Council is divided into three committees: student problems committee, ways and means committee, and social committee. A pep committee was established at the beginning of the year, but was dissolved later because of lack of student interest. Freshman Orientation Day was again sponsored by the Coun- cil. This day is held to acquaint the new students with activities, rules, and general procedures at Mendota High. One of the main activities of the Student Council was the su- pervision of the thirteenth annual Homecoming activities. This year's Homecoming theme was This Golden Year, and a special Homecoming Week was planned. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a Student Council mem- ber before each assembly, in line with the Council's desire to in- crease the display of patriotism at MHS. Probably the most successful activity sponsored by the Council this year was the distribution of money, food, and used clothing to the Dixon State School and to various needy families in the com- munity. These items Were contributed by the MHS student body and faculty. This year marked the first year that any member of the student body was allowed to sit in on Student Council meetings. Those Student Council members attending the Student Council summer Workshop in the month of August were Mike Hinkle and Cheryl Walton. . Miss ROW: C. Beardsley, treasurer: K. Schofield, president: B. Glaser, secretary: M. Hinkel, vice-president: ABSENT: P. O'Neill. H0 ECUMING - work, rain, fun, and memories THE IVIENDOTA veterans' Color Guard led the 1960 Homecoming parade THE MHS BAND captured first place honors for the third consecutive year with their fine entry. SECOND PLACE went io the newly organized club, Future Nurses of America. i THE GAP. won third place with their very original float. SHOWERS did not dampen the spirits of MHS students at pep session t following the parade. l Mendota's thirteenth annual Homecoming was held amid showers and thunderstorms October l4 and l5. A unique idea was carried out this year. The entire week preceding the parade, game, and dance was in some way connected with Homecoming. Monday was Go Trojans Day. Instead of giving the usual greetf ing of all students greeted each other with Ngo Trojans . Tuesday was Honor Court Day, and mem- bers of the Homecoming court were treated in a royal manner. Wednesday was School Color Day . Any- one found not wearing purple and gold was fined two cents per color. Thursday was i'Honor Football Players Day. All boys playing football were honored by the students. Thursday evening, the traditional bon- fire and pep rally was held in the southeast parking lot, next to the football field. Friday brought the Home- coming parade and game plus an occasional down- pour of rain. School spirit, however, was not damp- ened, and two football victories enlightened everyone even more. The Mendota High School marching band presented an impressive toe-light dance routine. This year's half-time show brought a flood of memories to many band alumni. The band repeated something from each Homecoming show performed in the past five years. The Homecoming court consisted of: seniors lim Mahar and Sandy Schiefelbein reigning as king and queen, senior attendants, Ianet Auchstetter and Duane Stremlaug junior attendants, Ruth Keefe and Dick lonesg sophomore attendants, Kathy Schmidt and Scotty lacobs, and freshman attendants, Cherri Gar- rison and Phil Wood. This year's Homecoming court dance was held on Saturday night. The gymnasium was decorated in a gold and white motif to carry out the appropriate theme, 'lThis Golden Year . The 1960 Homecoming Court consisted of, from left to right: sophomore attendants, Kathy Schmitt, Scotty Iacob: senior attendants. Ianet Auchstetter. Duane Stremlau: last year's king. Chuck Frey: Homecoming king and queen. lim Mahzxr. Sandy Schiefelbein: last year's queen. Margie Corrigan: junior attendants. Dick Iones and Ruth Keefe: freshman attendants. Phil Wood. Cherri Garrison. 1-IIVLITE STAFF-LEFT TO RIGHT: N. Gehcml. I. Forth. M. Metzen, Mrs. Bender. K. Ehlers. N. Iucob. C. Clark. The Hi-Lite reports Student activities HE HIGH-incur, Mendota High's school paper, was started in November, 1925, under the direction of Prof. Samuels and has been a continuous school function since that time. William Wenninger was the first editor, and volunteer students composed the tirst staff, thereafter it was the duty of the iour- nalism class to edit it. The spelling of the name was changed in '58, ' V 'I 'Scif fill it - e I Q THE AIM of the l-li-Lite is to inform the students and interested people, far and near, of events at Mendota High. It also provides a voice for their feelings. The Hi-Lite page includes a gossip col- umn, a Senior Who's Who column, one on various colleges, and others on sports, classroom and club activities, etc. Students from all four classes did outside Work to supplement the efforts of the iournalism classg Mrs. Bender was the teacher-advisor. The Hi-Lite has always been printed free of charge in the Mendota Reporter and is an active member of the National Scholastic Press Associa- tion. OUTSIDE REPOHTERS-BACK ROW: B. Bryan. R. Weitzel. D.T. Miller, K. Carnahan. B. Smith. T. Schmidt. N. Gallagher: THIRD ROW: A. Rlthuus. I.. Nowicki. S. Marko, R. Keele. I. Florschuetz. K. Schofield. M. Dubbs: SECOND HOW: B. Carlson. C. Wright. Mrs. Bender. M. Olson. M. Olson: FIRST ROW: N. Gehant. K. Ehlers. C. Clark, N. Iacob. M. Metzen. I. Forth. wuz Y 1 I l s ntl.. im, ' .- todnems, 1911 - 1961 A gmail Z SLE' ENDOTA High School's yearbook, now known as the ATODNEM, was published first in 1911 and has been published consecutively, with the exception of 1932, from 1919 to the present, to give the student body a condensed view of the year's activities, organ- izations, etc. The Atodnem has not only shown us the many different patterns and changes in the yearbook, but it has also pictured the various patterns and changes of MHS. The history of the name of our annual is quite inter- esting. The Hrst book, published in 1911, was called the ATODNEM from a suggestion by Elmer Feik. ln 1919, which was the next year of publication, it was known as the YEAR BOOK. In 1921 it was changed to The M , and in 1927 after much discussion, it was again titled the ATODNEM. Its name has not been changed since. Books published in the past fifty years have been of several different types. Early editions were of the saddle- stitched, string-bound type, others were paper bound, and still others were simple spiral editions. All books actually had some sort of paper cover until 1947, with the exception of the books printed in 1919, 1941, and 1944. Since 1947, all of our Atodnems have been equipped with hard or padded covers. Beginning with the 1919 yearbook, the annual was printed by the Hope Press, Conco Press, and, since 1941, all Atodnems, with the exception of '41, have been printed by the Wayside Press. The first volume of the ATODNEM was published by the Senior Class of 1911 and was dedicated to the late Myra 1. Howes. Many of its features were similar to our present books, but there were still numerous variations. The first Atodnem contained a humor section consisting of Iokes and humerous stories, a section of advertise- ments sponsored by various merchants in the com- munity, prophecies of the seniors, and the themes writ- ten bythe seniors for graduation. This is the only edition in which these themes were entered. The next yearbook was published in 1919 and titled The YEAR BOOK. For unknown reasons, there were no annuals published between 1911 and 1919. The book of 1919 had a hard cover which differed from the 1911 ATODNEM with a paper cover. Special features in this book were the Will of the Senior Class of 1919, a humor section, and a very interesting school calendar. Many additions and improvements have been made since the first book in 1911. Division pages have been of many different types. The use of a theme was intro- duced, many pages have been added, and arrangements have changed. Since 1943 there has been no advertising. The Atodnem is tinanced solely by the activity fees and senior funds. The first Atodnems containing any extensive use of ATODNEM PRODUCTION STAFF OF THE 1950 ATODNEM: Miss Swanson, Carol Hoffman, Miss Breese, Marvin Ehlers, Bill Ebbinghaus, Nancy Cummings, Iim Finley, Editors Nancy Blotch and Betty Rave: ABSENT: Betty Shoemaker, Mary lane Bruck. Miss Swanson was the assistant advisor from 1944-'53, Miss Breese, our present advisor, has supervised the various Atodnem staffs since 1944. Due recognition for her wondertul advice and guidance should be given het. color were the 1929 and '31 editions. The form for the '29 edition followed a pirate theme, and found on each division page were original inked draw- ings individually painted by the MTHS art department. The 1931 edition had an Aladdin theme which was beautifully hand painted under the direc- tion of the art editor, Vida Wicks. Some of the outstanding artists that have contributed to our yearbooks are Olga Degenhart, Caroline Zapf, Ruth Wright, Florence Oettinger, Pat Ehlers and Sharon Whitmore. Some of the art work was done in the form of silk screen drawings, and the 1949 an- nual contained three beautiful true-to-life, full-color seasonal pictures. There have been many interesting and different editions of our year- books. ln '28, the annual was published in three parts, one part was dis- tributed to the student body after each quarter. An unusual edition, 1939, was a paper-bound replica of Life Magazine depicting Life at Mendota Township High. Another interesting edition, 1941, featured the picture of the high school building on either cover. Beginning in 1947, the Atodnems have followed the modern trend directed toward more and larger pictures and less writing. Each year a staff of seniors and their very capable advisors try to make each Atodnem better than the last. We, the Class of '61, hope this year's is the best yet. YEAR BOOK EDITORS 1911 - Elmer G. Feik 1947 - Dorothy Beitsch Arlanda Novak 1919 Edith P. Shaw Roger Butler Barbara Jacob 1920 Julius L. Schaffer 1948 Jim Hickok Sandy Riegel 1921 Waldo Nauman Jean Van Etten Ruthie Zinnnennan 1922 Emerson E. Haas 1949 Janet Schaller Judy Rohr 1923 Max Goebel Joanne Oester Mary Hendrick 1924 Mildred Milar 1950 Nancy Blotch Carol Carnahan 1925 Wayne Rex Betty Rave Peggy Gorman 1926 Oscar Kaminky 1951 Carole Truckenbrod Beatrice Crenshaw 1927 William Wenninger Marilee Emerick IQSB DIVISION EDITORS 1928 Dorothy Goebel 1952 Darlene Ohlinger Norma Siieridan 1929 Salvatore Randazzo Joyce Roach Cainie Ben 1930 Jessica Huss 1953 Sherrill Davis Sharon Wniininie 1931 Genevieve Gibbs Virginia Smith Hai goebei 1933 Ruth Kohl Jane Vogelsang Lynn Nierriii Marguerite Meisel 1954 Marjorie Boyle Diane Scnniiz Frances Hessenberger Ruth Unger Many I-Inss 1934 Marian Blair, Chrm. Phyllis Bruck Herb Gosiin Thelma Friestad 1955 Division Editors Bob McLaughlin Dorothy Richert Pat Ehlers Jackie Jnnns James Mahar Carol Calderwood N59 SECTION Emi-ORS Helen Bankes Jeanne Hochstatter Betty Baker Lucile Nickel Violet Korneman Janice Carnahan 1935 Louis Kerns Sue Rave Gem, Bader 1936 Elaine Kibler 1956 DIVISION EDITORS 1937 Lois Saunders Barb Tentler 1960 SECTION EDUORS 1938 Paul Beetz Isabel Bruck 5'J9.MUn59n 1939 Lois Drennen Bruce Boyle Janlce ward 1940 Evelyn Oester Deloris Gibson Rum Grlesen 1941 Clifton Bader Jean Garrity Am' Loracli . 1942 Jean Hall Phyllis watson JW' N0W'f'f' 1943 Kenneth Truckenbrod Patricia Mctlonville Sus Selby 1944 Ann Van Etten Barbara Druen 1961 Sandy Schiefelbein Robert James Deloris Budach Editor 1945 Alan Blotch Jean Elsesser Patti Piller 1946 Ruth Engelbrecht 1957 DIVISION EDITORS Joanne Terry Lois Dean Gary Jewel Associate Editors The todnem - l96l EDITORS-THESE WERE the people who supervised and directed the different staffs in the planning and layout of the 1961 yearbook. They not only did their own work, but had to see that everyone else had theirs done by the deadline. They are: Ioanne Terry, associate editor: Miss Breese, advisor: Patti Piller, associate editor: Sandy Schieielbein, editor. All staffs oo-operate to publish anniversary edition ATODNEM is an extra-curricular activity offered to all seniors. The main project of the various staffs is to plan, organize, and distribute the annual yearbook, the Atodnem. Each day new problems arose concerning layouts, pictures, captions, Writeups, and the like. They were taken in stride and served as a reminder of the work still remaining unfinished. As the final deadline hov- ered over us, we hurried to reach completion, With a sigh of relief we sent the final pages to the press and waited with excited expectation the arrival of our hard labor throughout the year, The completion of the year's Golden Anniversary Atodnern was due to the long hours and hard work of the staffs and outside helpers including students, faculty, and alumni. Another very important and nec- essary factor was the wonderful guidance and super- vision of our advisor, Miss Breese. Helping her in her strenuous work were Sandy Schiefelbein, editor, and Joanne Terry and Patti Piller, associate editors. And now we, the staff of 'ESO-'6l, hope that you en- joy reading your l9E5l Atodnem. FOURTH HOUR STAFF-STANDING: Tom Matychowiak, Ron Weitzel, Eugene Pakenham, Sam Slick: SEATED: Marlene Metzen, Nancy Iacob, Nancy Gehant. Checking on the fourth hour staffs progress are Icanne Terry associate editor, extreme left, and Sandy Schiefel- bein editor. extreme right. This staff was concerned. mainly, with faculty and administration and seniors. They, like the other stalls, also spent a great deal ol hard work and long hours in order to meet the deadlines. NiEG?3'3Gf5S:?9G 05 Negmmxm - 142'-yi... V l- 47: my wiiwfs 4-gifs , 753397 .iam iff SEVENTH HOUR STAFF-The sev- enth hour staff was composed of Io- anne Terry, Patti Piller, Connie Yohn, Bill Bryan, Sandy Diedrick, Sandy Schiefelbein, and Glenda Handley who was absent at the time ot the picture. Their main project at the be- ginning of the year was homerooms, but by the end of the first semester they had also become known as the cleanup staff. Any unfinished or rushed material was completed by this active group. 4 - .,1?f'f5'iYQ , H My 'wo RESEARCH STAFF - TOP PANEL: STANDING: Tom Matychowiak. Sam Slick, Eugene Pakenhan, Bill Marmion, Ian Huss fiunior staff memberl: SEATED: Barb Whitmore, Cindy Clark, Betty Sonntag, Nikki Stokes. Bonnie Price, Donna Sondgetoth. and Iim Piccatto who was absent. This group of willing people composed the research Staff and sacrificed much of their free time in order to check alumni lists and to obtain the necessary historical information for the H1551 Golden Anniversary Atodnem. FIFTH HOUR STAFF AND EXTRA MISCELLANEOUS WORKERS - BOTTOM PANEL: STANDING: Bev Glaser, Sue Blotch, Sandy Died' rick, Bill Bryan, Donna Sondgeroth, Karyl Ehlers, Duane Stremlau, Barb Whitmore, ludy Florschuetz: SEATED: Margot Dubbs, Patti Piller, Iudy Forth, Adrienne Althaus, Karole Schofield, Linda Nowicki. This group consists of the fifth hour activities staff that met once a week and the extra miscellaneous workers who offered their time, hard work. and talents toward the completion of the yearbook. mrsmmme e.:femWf'f' - wwmmm ,M- ' A ' :aw -Q ,.. . www-an-1 1 in- . vr Future Farmers of America . -A 3 ' 1 vi' 5151? HE FFA Club was begun in 1930, taking the place of the Agriculture Club which had been a very active and successful organ- ization since the early '20's. FFA first started in Urbana at the Annual Judging Contest in June, l929, and the local chapter was or- ganized that fall under the sponsorship of George Mercer, instructor. The first Parent- Son banquet dates from the first year and has been an annual event since that time. Other advisors have been Sherwood Jackson and Fred Morris. Ag clubs in the past have often had their own basketball teams and even an Ag orchestra. FFA is one ot the most active organizations tor boys at MHS. This group provides additional training and experience tor farm boys and teaches leadership, co-operation, and community im- provement. One ot the main activities ot the FFA is the annual Parent and Son Banquet. This year's banquet was held December 15. Included in the program were the installation of officers, the initiation of new members, and granting of awards. Iohn Pohl received the Pea Award in relation to the National Iunior Vegetable Growers. Kent Carnahan and lim Henkel were presented with FFA statuettes for having earned SOOO points on the Score Card. Roy Ayers and Ierry O'Sadnick received FFA emblems for earning lOUU points on the Score Card. Leslie Mathesius was given the outstanding Swine Award. Attending the state FFA convention this year were Kent Carna- han, Don Avery, lohn Kern, Mervyn Schlesinger, Marvin Koerper, and lim Henkel. The two delegates, Kent Carnahan and lim Henkel were awarded certificates for perfect attendance at all sessions of the convention. The l9E5U State Farmer awards were presented to Marvin Koerper and Mervyn Schlesinger. FFA-BECK ROW: I. Picccxtto. D. Miller, I. Scott, I. Pohl. F. Mann. D. Zinke. I. Swope. K. Althaus. I. Schwartz: FOURTH ROW: I. Betz. L. Schlesinger. D. Dil- heck. D. Truckenbrod. G. Schmidt. D. Frey, D. Stumberger. R. Weitzel: THIRD ROW: L. Henkel. G. Ritchie. D. Setchell. R. Ayers, D. Pohl. C. Ambler. G. Sutton, R. Truckenbrod: SECOND ROW: G. Harmon. W. Stumberger. I. Pitstick. H. Fischer, D. Avery. B. Burkhart. F. Dcrvis, I. Thompson: FRONT ROW: I. Henkel. president: R. Weitzel. sentinel: K. Carnahan. vice-president: Mr. Morris. advisor: L. Muthesius. secretary: I. Kern. reporter: I. O'Sadnick. treasurer. Torn Pohl ....... Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning AT THE PARENT-SON Banquet, Leslie Mathesius was presented with the Out- standing Swine award by last year's winner, David Stamberger. FFA PROJECTS Robert Burkart Roger Cardot ., Fred Davis ......,, Ronald Fischer . . , Lawrence Henkel .v.. Gerald Pitstick ,.., Dennis Pohl .,,.. Ierry Schwartz Iohn Scott ,,....... Richard Setchell Wilbur Stamberger . , . Iames Thomson .,,., Ronald Truckenbrod ,. Edward Weiler . Richard Weitzel , Donald Avery . .. Barney Beemer . Iohn Betz . Lauren Dewey .. Dale Frey ,. Gary Harmon .. Gayton Richey ., Larry Schlesinger Gary Schmidt . . , Gary Sutton ,.... Ierroll Swope . .. Duane Zinke . . . Carlos Ambler .. Roy Ayers . . , .. beef h , , . beef heiler, ,.. beet steers, ....,. dairy cow, .... dairy, swine, . . sheep, oats, . . ,,.. beet , sheep, .. .. beet . . . dairy, . . , swine, ,..,, steers, oats, . beef cow, sheep, wheat, ...sheep, . , , . V , beef, ,. ,.... . swine, , , . . steer, swine, . .. steer, swine, , ..... dairy, ,,.. sheep, dairy, ,. beef cow, steer, steer, , ..,. swine, erd, oats, steers, Kent Carnahan . swine, steers, beet herd, David Dilbeck .. lames Henkel . Iohn Kern .... . Fred Mann , . .,...,. ., Leslie Mathesius Donald Miller . ., Ierry O'Saclnick . lohn Pohl ....... Dale Truckenbrod , .. .. ,..,,..... steers, ,... dairy, swine, . .,,,,. swine, heel swine, steers, oats, beans, ...steers, peas, swine, dairy, , , , .... peas, . . swine to corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn steer corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn corn steer corn corn corn steer corn live, Living to serve STATE FARMER AWARDS 1930-1960 1930 - Lester Betz 1930 - Ralph Ultch 1931 - Richard Betz 1932 - Edwin Stamberger 1934 - Melvin Schmitz 1936 - Clarrnont Schlesinger 1937 - Philip Guilloyle 1940 - Maurice Olson 1942 - Bruce Waldorf 1942 3 Malcolm Whipple 1942 - Le Roy Wagner 1945 S Roger Krenz 1945 - Raymond McConville 1945 - Kenneth Truckenbrocl 1946 - Robert A. Wilhelm 1947 e Kenneth Finley 1950 - Marlin l-loelzer 1952 R Lyle Truckenbrod 1956 - Elwood Kidd 1959 - Keith Piller 1959 - Gerald Zimmerman 1960 - Mervyn Schlesinger 1960 - Marvin Koerper Applicant for 1951 - lim Henkel Applicant lor 1961 - Kent Carnahan The FFA live by their creed: I believe in the future of farming with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the pres- ent and past generations of farmers, in the promise of better days, through bet- ter ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come up to us from the struggles of former years. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS were installed at the Parent-Son Banquet. They are irom lelt to right: Mr. Morris, advisor: Ron We-itzel, lerry O'Sadnick, Kent Carnahan, Iim Henkel, lohn Kern, Leslie Mathesius, Don Avery, Dale Frey, Larry Schlesinger, Dale Truckenbrod. FHA OFFICERS-BACK ROW: Mrs. Fisch- er. Mrs. Lipke. advisors: G. Handley, vice- president: I. Florschuetz, president: N. Gui:toyle, treasurer: K. Nurnberg. point chairman: SECOND ROW: S. Cook. secre- . tary: K. Handley, recreation chairman: M. Lau, public relations: FRONT ROW: K. 1 Schmidt, historian: I. Iones. degree chair- l man: D. Sondgeroth. purtiumenturian. Future Homemakers of merica . f S 'fi fth Devil?-45, HE HOMEMAKING department started the Home Economics Club in the full of 1921. It became defunct in the early '30's and was replaced in the spring of 1947 by the FHA with Miss Salzman as advisor and Mrs. Doenier as chapter mother. Each member was required to keep a scrapbook concerning all phases of homemaking. Now, instead, a test must be taken to qualify one for membership. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS-BACK ROW: B. Harmon, V. Funlsinn, C. troth. P. Tower. B. Hollins. C. Weber. P. Budrxch: THIRD HOW: C. FHA is open to all girls who have taken a semester of Home Economics and passed the Initiation Test. This year there were l05 members. Chosen as chapter mothers were Mrs. lvan Florschuetz and Mrs. Lewis Cook. Mrs. Madra Fischer and Mrs. Mary Lipke were advisors. The Mendota chapter was host to Section l9 at the Fall Rally. Approximately 400 guests attended. A short business meeting was held, followed by guest speakers, skits, and group recreation. Serv- ing as section officers were Mrs. Fischer and Iudy Florschuetz. Around the World With FHA was the Mendota chapter theme tor this year. Monthly programs were planned in accord- ance with the theme. The club was honored to have several resi- dents from the Mendota area who were born in foreign countries Schmidt, B. Landers, L. Nowicki, S. Reeser, I. Walters. C. Iohnson, L. Michecls. I. Sibig- Bcgley, A. Kerns, M. Sondgeroth. S. Sondgeroth. K. Werling, B. Price, S. Cook. I. Iohns. B. Gordon, M. Lau, B. Greskiwez. L. McLaughlin, M. Leiser: SECOND ROW: R. Iauch. S. Mcxhcxr. P. Ambler. C. Burley, I. Heitz, M. Weiler, B. Gray. P. Piller. S. Diedrick, B. Yohn, C. Phcxlen, I. Iordal, N. Yost: FIRST ROW: P. Gillette. B. Trout. D. Virgil. D. Sondgeroth, I. Norris. P. Mcrsecr, C. Clinite, P. Hoerner. I. Eich. They are learning about neighbors tell about their homelands. Also, the club was shown slides on several foreign countries. Two former Home Economics teachers from Mendota told how their edu- cation helped in their careers as homemakers. A rep- resentative from the Northern Illinois Gas Company told about her work as an economist tor the company. At this time a film Home Economics as a Career was shown. In the spring a local florist showed the group how to make attractive flower arrangements. The club also made an educational tour of Westermans. The most important chapter activity was the initia- tion of new members at a very impressive candlelight near and abroad FHA-PURPOSES: ll To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfac- tions of homemaking Zi To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership 3l To encourage democracy in home and community life To work for good home and community life for all To promote international good will 4l 5l 6l To foster the development of creative leadership in the home and community life for all 7l To provide wholesome and group recreation 8l To further interest in Home Economics THE FHA INITIBTION was a grand suc- cess. ln the picture at the left. FHA presi- dent. Iudy Florschuetz. is pinning the colors. red and white ribbons. on initiate Betty Sonntag as Nancy Guilfoyle. treas- urer. hands her the membership card. Watching are officers Glenda Handley and Kathy Schmidt. After the guides lighted the candles and repeated the eight pur- poses. forty-one members were presented to the officers and initiated. ceremony. Preceding this was a scramble supper with all mothers invited. Money making activities were Man-Hate Day, a Dill Pickle Sale, a Fudge Sale, and several school dances. Several of the recreation activities were Christmas caroling, a style show, and skating party. Other activities included FHA week and Community day. A gift was given to the Home Economics depart- ment and a contribution was made to UNESCO, a na- tional FHA project. This organization contributes books, pens, paper, and such materials to the coun- tries that are in need. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS-BACK HOW: K. Handley. N. Stokes, M. Metzen. C. Scheidenhelm. I. Florschuetz, B. Sonntag. M. Lipke. I. Terry. G. Handley. l. Reeder. I.. Beetz. S. Marko. C. Carr. K. Walker. K. Ekstrcm. C. Yohn. C. Funfsinn: THIRD ROW: S. Barbre. N. Guilfoyle. N. Iacob. P. Mathesius. S. Ervvin. S. Klein. B. Funfsinn. W. McLaughlin. E. Vergin, C. Harris. K. Schofield. K. Nurnberg. B. Larabee. E. Sauer. K. Schmidt: SECOND ROW: S. Snyder. T. Poisel. D. Smith. S. Kerchner. N. Longbein. C. Daw. I. Fenwick. A. Iahr. P. Schmidt, E. Steele. A. Blthaus. S. Stauth. D. Moss: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Fischer. advisor. C. Hahn. B. Ashcraft. D. Sondgeroth. C. Van Meter. K. Piller, V. Pfeiffer. K. Hartley. M. Dubbs. C. Sawlaw. S. Blotch. E. Smith. I. Iones, A. Possley. K. Corrigan. S. Gilmore, Mrs. Lipke. advisor. ,i mni2 ii' lrrfi zur S1 EN. 1 K arina-His FNB BACK ROW P Isminger, B. Rollins. C. Harris. I. Terry. C. Clark, R. Engle. B. Sonnlug. K. Walker, K. Allhaus. N. Guilioyle T Polsel Mrs Rollins advisor SECOND ROW R. Bicketl. B. Lindenmier, C. Sawhrw, K. Price, M. Davis, C. Nell, M. Cotton. P. Maseur: FRONT ROW: R Muus L Miller secre tary treasurer B Price president: R. Elsesser. vice-president: A. Kems. Future Nurses of AmGI'IC8 is a newly organized club, Mrs. Rollins, the school nurse, is the advisor. Programs Were: movies, Health Careers and Helping l-lands for Iulieng speakers on the four-year program and other FNA clubs: and a First Aid program. Also the group visited several hospitals including Wesley Memorial in Chicago. Future Teachers of America 1'1OWiUil3lOUTll'1 yew, gives in- terested students opportunities to teach actual classes of their own choosing. Each year is high-lighted by a field trip to a college or university chosen by the members. Varied programs also offer information regarding teaching as a vocation. FTA BACK ROW M Dubbs, vice-president: M. Melzen. librarian: G. Schmitz, K. Ekstrom. N. Iacob: SECOND ROW: D. Sondgeroth R Schwemlem I Beetz C Koerper FRONT ROW S. Blolch, secretary-treasurer: N. Rich, N. Gehunt, C. Chockley. Mr. Richardson. advisor: ABSENT: Mr. Workun advisor K Ehlers .J swzf ff , i CAMERA CLUB-BACK ROW: B. Sonntag. secretary: M. Innes. I. Wells' SECOND RCW: M. Dubbs president P ONex7l FRONT ROW: K. Shiffletie, I. Norris, vice-president: R. Moon: STANDING: B. Buchanan. treasurer: Nr Ruke ABS NT R Fonts, E. Pakenhum, I. Stimac. P. Kretz. H. Rebhollz. The Camera orginally began in the spring of l958 with eight members. Since then the club has grown in membership and equipment. Mr. Rieke believes that this year even the members' interest in cameras has in- creased. Members learn about cameras, picture taking, and picture develop- ing. Members, with the assistance of Mr. Rieke, take pictures for the l-li-Lite, school activities, and the Atodnem. The pages came into existence during the tall of l955. lt Was and still is under the leadership ot Mrs. Doenier. Each fall she chooses student librar- ians on certain qualifications: grades ol UC or better, high citizenship rating, attitude ot helpfulness, love of books. Activities this year included a Christmas tea for the faculty, gifts to the Student Council Christmas project, and decorat- ing the library. PAGES-BACK ROW Mrs Doenier, D. Sondgeroth. M. Sondgerolh, B. Whit more. I. Florschuelz, M. Dickey. C. Bzcxrdsley, S. Cook N Stok s I T rrv secretary treasurer A Mellolt, I. Baker, C. Weber: FRONT ROW: L. Nawicki. P. Iseminger. S. Snyder, vice-president: M. Springer B Scnntrxg pre 1 dent M Fuller K Monluvon: Absent: M. Gehant. C. Funlsinn. FRENCH CLUB-BACK ROW: B. Schmehr. I. Musick. D. Iones, M. Beardsley. P. Wood. D. T. Miller. R. Clinite. C. Vilalton, I. Engel. I. Chaon. I. Herbert, S. Carlson, D. Hoegner. W. Wheeler. D. Baker. R. Hilst. M. Smith: THIRD ROW: M. Springer, M. Malhesius. M. Davis, C. Faulk, R. Keeie, D. Malhesius. C. Neff. B. Rollins, R. Elesesser, B. Rider, P. Kretz, H. Williams, K. Althaus. M. Campbell, P. Donahue, G. Momeny, C. Andrews. I. Baker, M. Cottan: SECOND ROW: M. Sims, C. Burley, S. Masear, M. Schmidt, C. Donahue. B. Kessler, K. Kostouros. S. Carlson, M. Lau, K. Price. Mrs. Bender. Advisor, B. Higgins. R. Rose. K. Stuuth, K. Corrigan: FRONT ROW: K. Miller, I. Baker. S. Dean, P. Isminger, I. Pohl, H. Mecllar. D. Duren, L. Roth, C. Carter. C. Copper. P. Haem- er, M. Fuller. I. Koslouros, I. Biers. l:fQI'1Cl'l led by Ron Hilst as president, assisted by Dick Iones, Vice-president: Marlene Lau, secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. Bender, advisor, was organized for the first time in years. The club, consisting of seventy-two members, had four meetings this year. The purpose of the meetings to learn more of the life and culture of the French people. This was done by showing movies and slides and having discussions of French customs. A special Valen- tine party was held on February l5, and French valentines were exchanged. Refreshments were served, and songs were sung in French. ft started off its year under the wise leadership of Carol Choclc- ley, president: Roger Corrigan, vice-president: Barb Harmon, secretaryg and Carol Foster, treasurer. A trip to Chicago to see special paintings and dis- plays helped further the education of the members. Art Club meets at least twice a month to plan future projects and to work on these. The displays in the showcase near the art room were often done by the Art Club members. ART CLUB-BACK ROW: T. Guilloyle. D. Ketlleborough, I. Vincent. H. Graff. B. Swisher. E. Parks, I. Scott. R. Rebholz. K. Clark. M. Dickey. R. Corrigan, B. Vi:kery. W. Woods. T. Thompson: SECOND ROW: I. Auchsletter, M. Frey. C. Wright, C. Foster. P. Kretz. N. Longhein, M. Leiser, B. Harmon. C. Chockley: FRONT ROW: G. Schmidt, B. Funfsinn, V. Becker. H. Derick, A. Funfsinn, S. Opsal, M. Burkhart. E. Vermillion: ABSENT: Mr. Wedemeyer, advisor. - QPXO The Latin Club stages its gala Roman banquet THE LATIN CLUB, under the supervision of Miss Breese, strives to promote an interest in Latin and to acquaint members with the ancient Roman Civilization. This year about l2U members, each having at least one year ot Latin, joined the local chapter of the Iunior Classical League. The Consuls were Bonnie Lindenmier and Beth Hopps. The first event of the year was the State Convention of the I. C. L. at Streator in the early fall. About 35 members of the club accompanied by Miss Breese attended. The convention included, among many other things, the election of State Officers and a rec- reational period of educational slides of ltaly, The Homecoming iloat was the second project of the Latin club. Next a Saturnalia program was put on in December by the fresh- men. Included in the program were the installation of the new of- ficers and several recordings of ancient Roman legends made pos- sible by the new tape recorder of the Latin department. A mock Bornan wedding was the main feature of the February meeting. The last meeting, a picnic at the Lake, was held in May. The two major features of the year were the annual trip to Chicago museums and the second annual Roman Banquet. The banquet took place May 13 and was once again a great success. A Roman atmosphere was created by the colorful decorations, costumed guests, and the freshman slaves who waited on them. A program, which consisted of music and skits, was presented Bonnie Lindenmier Goebel Ftichard Becker OFFICERS COXISULS Beth Hoppe QUAl2S'l'OHS Ca.cl Rch, Chrm. Kathy Iohn Larsen THIBUNES Chris Goebel Sue VV SCRIBA Carol Wright IUAIIOR REPRESENTATIVE Ioan Bee-L2 SENIOR REPRESENT A'l IVE Ran Wenzel BANQUET CHAIRMEN Food Sue Dean Se-ating .Arrangements Beth Hcpps invitations and Reservations Carol Rich Programs and Favors Gwen Schmitz Decorations Bonnie Lindenm Table Decorations Cheryl Koerper Latin Weel: Publi l'-'lita Bickett Entertainment Betty Sonntag elirneye' Ler City throughout the dinner courses in the traditional Roman style. TOP PANEL-BACK ROW: I. Donahue, B, Williams, B. Marrnion, B. Scnntag, R. Keyt, R. Eggers. G. Barth, C. Montugnoli, B. Smith, R. Weitzel, T. Mutychow- iak, M. Heidmann, S. Iacobs, D. Murdock, M. Dubbs, B. Whitmore, E. Pukenham. M. Kerns. T. Schmidt: THIRD ROW: K. Schofield, C. Zinke. L. Nowicki, B Buchanan. N. Gallagher, L. Miller, N. Greisen, I. Vogelscmg, M. Hinkle, G. Schmitz, I. Forth. G. Smith, M. Horhstutler. L. Brewbaker, C. Faulk: SECOND ROW: R. Slimac, D. Meade, M. Marmion, I. Huss, S. Wilson, E. l. Stremluu. R, Kutter: FIRST ROW: T. Guilioyle, A. Tolan, M. B. Carlson, N. Barrett, R. Bickett, M. Piller, B. Kessinger. BOTTOM PANEL-BACK ROW: D. Rickard, N. Iacob, P. Maher, Donahue, W. Hanson, W. Whitmore: THIRD ROW: I. Terry, Kent, F. Wagner, D. Ultch. A. Beeiz: SECOND ROW: S. Dean. eyer, C. Rich, C. Goebel. I. Larsen, R. Becker, C. Wright. B, Lindenmier, co-consul, K. Goebel, burger. R. Maus: FRONT ROW: Miss Breese, advisor, S. Wehm B. Hopps. co-consul. ABSENT: I. Goebel, D. Brown. Mitchell, I. Wells. M. Metzen, B. Zimmerlein, L. Beetz, B. Glaser. R. Schwemlein, P.Marmion. Klineielter, P. Piller, M. Christensen. P. Wagner, B. Swisher, I. Iordal, N. Gehant, I. Beetz. I. Hanson, K. Ehlers. B. Metzen, R. Elsesscr. C. Iohnson, R. Derick, A. Kuehl. I. Weber, P. P. Mann, K.Scndgeroth, M, Marshall. L, Prather, P. O'Neil1. A. Althaus. C. Koerper. R. M. Fuller. C. Hadtke, S. Carlson, D. Zimmerman, A. Tower, D, Virgil, F. Holland. L. Laden- TOP ROW, Left to right: Bill Shirey and Darrell Davis, Wayside Press: Duane McCollum. Gish lewelry: Larry Eddy. Politsch Plumbing: Harry Ossman arid Tom Czubachowski. Food Center and Lockers: BOTTOM ROW: Victor Kazlowski. Wayside Press: Leslie King. Hume. and Bob Myers. H. D. Conlxey Co.: Bill Simpson. Mendota Sheet Metal: Duane Bodmer. Faber Garage and Bill Sams. Prescott Bros. Garage Diversified occupations E WAS the first school in Illinois to introduce a diversified occupations course to the curriculum. Offered for the first time in I947 under Owen Madden, the course was well accepted and has been popular for many voca- tional students ever since. The director now is loseph Rollins, who has been the instructor since its second year of existence. Through the years students have been employed in many different vocations, ranging from airplane re- pair service to law enforcement and news re- porting. Generally, however, few girls have taken an interest in the course. Credit is due the local employers who have, for fourteen years, cooperated with the school in this venture and have assisted in the train- ing of approximately twenty students each year. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS is a course in which students receive on-the-job training in an occupation which they choose. Combined with this is a class period in which they receive infor- mation related to their particular occupation. Also, other class in- formation is given which is related to all jobs in the form of movies, pamphlets, etc. The student in D. O. follows a schedule in which he has classes one halt the day, including D. O. class, and Works the other halt. This class, conducted also as a club, is a member of the Illinois lndustrial Education Club. The members elected Duane McCollum as president, Bill Simpson as vice-president, Bob Myers as secre- tary treasurer, and Darrell Davis as reporter. The members pay weekly dues, These, supplemented by dances, car washes, and con- cession stand receipts furnish the funds with which they go on trips to industrial plants, send representatives to the state conven- tion ot the S. D. E. C., and provide an employee-employer banquet. The student receives two units of credit for taking D. O., and in this way can get a head start in his chosen occupation, learn much about occupations in general, and, by having regular classes halt-time, complete his basic high school education. i 5 5, ,, 'QE WHITE COLLAR CLUB - BACK ROW: I. Norris, I. Richards. S. Schiefelbein, B. Melzen. B. Rider, S. Scharnmel. S. Cook. S. Kerchner, G. Baumann: FRONT HOW: A. Bauer, D. Virgil. K. Handley. B. Gordon, B. Glaser. P. Piller, Miss Paul, Advisor: ABSENT: G. Handley Whlte COll8I' was formed this year. Membership is open to students interested in furthering understanding of office procedures. The re- quirement for membership is that the student must have at least a half credit in a commercial course. The officers for this first year were Sandy Schiefelbein, president, Sandy Cook, vice-president, Karen Handley, secretary-treasurer. The advisor for the club was Miss Paul. MHS speech activities have e long, long story DRAMATICS, speech activities, and debate have been part of the activities at Mendota High for many, many years. The first play, Silas Marner , was put on in the auditorium of the new high school by the sophomores in 1917. Since then the junior and senior class plays have become a tradition. Each class has undoubtedly felt that its play was the best, and memories of the rehearsals and performances have lin- gered With each cast. Plays have ranged in type from light comedy and melodrama to serious plays such as Lost Horizon C'48l, Dino f'58l. and this year's Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Unfortunately space does not permit a more complete listing. Before debate became a part of the curriculum, there were declama- tory societies, occasional interscholastic debates, and numerous speech activities put on just for fun. Professional arguing became a part of Mendota's curriculum in l924 under Stanley Knapp, and under his direction debate became quite popular. MHS joined The National Forensic League in 1926. NFL was reorganized and reactivated in l93l under Mr. Theodore Nelson, who Came to Mendota in that year. ln the spring of '31 his debaters, Robert Goebel, William Swisher, Gilford lvloss, Alfred Engelbrecht, Faith Fitch, and Arthur Sauer Won the State Forensic League championship and took part in the National contest at Ripon, Wisconsin, where they tied for fourth place. ln 1933 Mr. Nelson took his teams to the State music and Literary Contest where Mendota won the Governors Cup for having gained the most points. Also in 1933 Kewanee and Mendota tied for the state cham- pionship in the N.E.L. contest. A toss of the coin gave Mendota first THIS IS THE team which lied for fourth place at the N. F. L. place, Both schools went to the National at Wooster, Ohio, Where they Ndtifmel in 1931- TINY me? 'BUY' Robefl Goebel' MY- Nelson' again tied, this time for third place. The '33 squad was made up of lohn Eichorn, Ioseph Sibigtroth, Melvin Schmitz, Marie Elsesser, Gilford Moss, Robert Goebel, and Doris Van Ry. A relatively inexperienced '34 squad tMark Huss, Everett Moore, Eleanor Gross, Melvin Schmitz, lack Westerman, Iohn Eichorn, Karl Sams, Edwin Stamberger, and Ed Bakerl took second in the North Cen- tral Conterence, second at Sectional, and third at State. Mr. Nelson's debaters, for the third time in six years, won at State and entered the National in l935. They also won tirsts at the Augustana, the North Central Conference and the N.F,l... tournaments, At N.P,L. Mendota won 9 out of lO debates. Those that brought these honors to our school Were Everett Moore, Eleanor Gross, Mark Huss, Melvin William Swisher. and, iront, Gilford Moss. Alfred Ei-igelhrecht, Faith Fitch and Arthur Sauer. THIS IS THE team which tied for third place at the N. F. L. National in 1933. They are: rear. lohn Eichorn. Ice Sibigtroth. Melvin Schmitz. Mr. Nelson. and, front, Marie Elsesser, Gilford Moss. Robert Goebel, and Doris Van Hy. Schmitz, Charles Schmitz, Ed Baker, and lohn Eichorn. Ed Baker Won second at the state N.F.l.. tournament and the right to go to National ln l935, Mr. Zimdars came to Mendota as debate coach. In l938 his squad Won first in the Northern District Contest and the right to go to State in Class B competition. There they won the Class B State Championship. Those on the squad were Ken Elsesser, and Mary Louise Walzer for the affirmative and Pearl Nixdorf and Willis Ashley for the negative. ln speech competition Margaret Huss and Olive Rapp Won the right to go to State in humorous reading and oratorical declamation respectively. A new conference, The Trade Winds Conference, was formed in l939. Mendota was the first school to Win a first place trophy there. Dean Whitmore also did Mendota proud when he went to the National N.F.L. Tournament in Beverly Hills, Cali! fornia, With his humorous reading. Carol Hanson was his coach. Speech Work was most successful again in 1940. Christ Troupis Won a first at the Sub-district Tournament, a third in district competition, and a fourth at State. He competed in extemporaneous speaking. Dean Whitmore again won honors for himself and his school-this time in serious declamation. He Won first at District and Fourth at State. Coach Zimdar's team had another successful year in l94l. The team, consisting of William Schmitt, Ken Truckenbrod, Christ Troupis, Bob Wooley, Alice Nixdorf, and lack Steele, won first at the District N.F.L. Tournament plus the right to go to the National at Lexington, Kentucky. Due to unfortunate cir- cumstances, the squad was unable to attend. Perhaps Mr. Zimdars most successful season was in l943. He led the silver-tongued seven to first at the North Central Tour- nament, the Augustana lnvitational, at DeKalb. The first at Augustana made the third trophy Won there in nine years-a record no other school of our size had ever equalled. The out- standing record for the year was 35 Wins and 9 losses. Those on this winning squad were William Schmitt, Richard Mauntel, Bonnie Gardner, Francis Matychowiak, Ken Truckenbrod, and Carol Wills. Francis also took the state championship in a speaking contest sponsored by the FFA. In l944 the Zirndars team Won firsts at Augustana Invita- tional and North Central Conference tournaments and a second at Sectional. The record for '44 was 30 Wins and 9 losses, Be- sponsible for this fine season were Francis Matychowiak and Bonnie Gardner, affirmativeg Wayne Ashley and Walter Finley, negative. Francis is the only MHS debater ever to have been on two teams Winning at Augustana. Schmitt, Kenneth Truckenbrod, Carol Wills, and Francis with their coach. Edward Zimdars. THIS IS THE 1943 team that won first at North Central and Augustana. William Matychowiak are shown THIS IS Tl-TE third team 115353 in six years to win the State and enter the National. They were eliminated there alter two and a half days of debating by the second and third place tournament Winners. They are: rear. Iohn Eichorn, Everett Moore. Melvin Schmitz. Ed Baker. Mark Huss, and. front, Mr. Nelson, Eleanor Gross. and Charles Schmitz. Miss Payne directed the first MHS contest play Cloud Burst , in l946. The venture turned out to be highly successful. as the play took a second at Sectional, thus winning the right to go to State. Ruth Engelbrecht won a place on the AllfState cast of six. Others Who took part in Cloud Burst were Roger Butler, Charles Hill, Davis Scott, Barbara Beck, and Vera Ritter. Vera did a comedy reading at State, also. The debate squad Won the Conference trophy again. The next year, '47, was a great one for speech work at Mendota. Our contest play, Afraid of the Dark , its all-boy cast, and Paula Stenger, with a serious reading, Won firsts at both District and Sectional. At State Paula placed seventh and the play, eighth. Roger Butler made the All-State cast. The other boys were Charles Hill, Lamar Brewbaker, lim Hickok, Ierry lackson, and Pen Faber. Miss Payne was their coach. Mr. Houston's debate squad Won first at North Central. Speech seemed to get more popular every year, l948 was no exception. Six students and the contest play, Last Flight Over , were eligible for the District. The play and loanne Oester won firsts. Bob Holler won second in verse reading. At Sectional, the play and Bob both won seconds and were eligi- ble tor State. Those in the play were Pen Faber, lean Van Etten, Mary Grace Spenader, Bob Cotton, and lessie King, The Coach was Miss Payne. lane Laws, in serious reading, and Les Kramer, in ex temp. went out to bring honors in '49, They both won firsts at Con- ference and District. At Sectional, Les won first, and lane, sec- ondg both were eligible for State. Things picked up again in speech in l952. Under Coach Bill Moogk, the contest play, Which is the Way to Boston? Won third at District. Four others Were entitled to go to Section- al in individual events: Mary Lou Bruckner, verse reading, Iames Rave, radio speaking, lane Vogelsang, original oratory, and Gary Olson, original monologue. At Sectional the play took fourth, while lane won a first and the right to go to State. Mary Lou Bruckner did Mendota proud by winning first place at State in poetry reading in l953. She was thus eligible for the National. Again there was a lag in speech and debate-this time for or period of nearly five years. Then in 1958, Mr. Kerchner and his talented four won the Conference title, tied for first at Section- al, and Went to State Where they Won 3 and lost 3. The squad was made up of Larry Olson, Al Price, Ned McCormick, and Ann Lorack. THIS IS THE 1944 team that won first at North Central and Augustana. and second at Sectional. They are: rear. Walter Finley. Francis Matychowiak. Wayne Ashley: and front, Mr. Zimdars and Bonnie Gardner. NFL - BACK ROW: I. Goebel, H. Weitzel. G. Barth, D. Carnahan. D. Weber: SECOND ROW: S. Carlson, B. Bice. T. Matychowicxk, S. Slick: FRONT ROW T. Dawes. M. Muthesius, R. Hilst. M. Hinkle: ABSENT: M, Smith, S. Marko. Mr. Workun. advisor The National Forensic League is fm existing organization which originated thirty-four years ago, This year NFL sponsored an extra- curricular debate class at Northbrook. The officers were Tom Matychowiak, presidentg Steve Carlson, vice-presidentg Martha Smith, secretaryetreasurerg and Mr. Workun, the advisor. Drama proved very successful, this being its second year. The purpose ot this organization is to inform the members on dramatic produc- tions, creative Writings, and individual speech work. The Thymelians did much to help all plays that were put on this year, besides putting on three skits for pep sessions. A Halloween party was enjoyed by all. DRAMA CLUB-BACK HOW: T. Matychowiuk, N. Stokes, M. Springer. G. Mcmeny. P. Donahue. C. Archer. I. Engle, Miss Unakis. advisor: D. Iuckson. M. Metzen. A. Kuehl. H. Keele. M. Smith. R. Weitzel: SECOND ROW: C. Chockley. T. Poisel. S. Wehmeyer, M. Dubbs. D. Scndgeroth. I. Iordal, A. Tower. B. Kessler, C. Andrews, I. Iohns. S. Snyder. N. Iuccb: FRONT HOW: I. Powers. I. Terry. president: C. Iohnson. secretary-treasurer: S. Carlson, vice- president: I.. Ladenburqer. I 5 ay - Debate at MHS again had an DEBATE, it seems, was never meant to draw the audi- ence it proposes to inform and entertain, for win or lose, there never was that audience-and this year Mendota was win- ning. At the seasons close the varsity record stood 4l-27, more impressive than the years before. All debate was concerned with the proposition, Be- solved: That the United Nations should be significantly strengthened a topic as timely as those of other years with the rebellion in the Congo trying that organizations authority, Khruschev demanding the removal of its secretary general, and the related problems of disarmament and the growing world community giving rise to concern around the globe. The affirmative exploited various aspects of these situa- tions, presenting a proposal for disarmament at Lyons, a sys- tem of weighted voting at Normal, Geneseo, East Peoria, and Sterling, and a method curbing the Communist influence at Augustana Conference and Sectional. The negative, in turn, met and countered other affirmative proposals ranging from world government, world law and economic aid to those call- ing for the United Nations to farm the seas and govern Ant- arctica. Even such an extended list of proposals fails to mani- fest the topic or demonstrate the research and analysis neces- sary for its understanding. Varsity debate at Mendota has seldom lacked a strong first squad but rarely possessed the reserves necessary for practice debate with extended research and competition. This year to produce a more effective team, there was a shuffling of speakers. Don Weber, Steve Carlson, and Sam Slick saw action as first negative, while Tom Matychowiak debated sec- ond throughout the year. lim Goebel and Bill Bice alternated at first affirmative, as Carlson and Bice were interchanged at second affirmative. The most efficient teams resulted from a combination of Goebel, Bice, and Carlson on the affirmative, leaving Slick and Matychowiak as regulars on the negative where they distinguished themselves. Goebel, Bice, and Slick, debating their first year on the varsity, received major awards, while Carlson and Matycho- wiak as returning debaters, were each awarded their second chevron. On a novice level, teams met with various success. Sam Slick, Doug Carnahan, Tom Dawes, and Lee Oberman par- ticipated, winning their minor letters. While Mendota did manage a first place tie at Peoria with Goebel, Carlson, Slick, and Matychowiak winning 6 and losing 2, the team unfortunately neither won conference nor went to state, missing the required standings only narrowly? by a single debate in each tournament with one loss at sec- tional hanging on a single speaker's point in a total of fifty. Not only does debate give much to the school in the mat- ter of prestige among the schools of the state, but it has given much to its participants. The topics of the past years have demonstrated the need for rational thought and analysis and of the communication and persuasion of others. Of necessity, the squad has learned the methods of debate-elements that are needed in the world today in any field of endeavor. And they thank their coach, Arthur E. Workun, for what they have gained. 1960-Bl DEBATE RECORD TOURNAMENT PLACE RECORD DATE l La Grange Subvarsity 6-2 ll-l2-60 l La Grange Novice 5-3 ll-l2-60 2 Mendota Novice 6-l ll-19-UO 3 Normal 5-3 12-lU-60 4 Genesee 5-3 12-17-60 5 Genesee Novice 7-2 l -4-61 6 Aurora E-W 2-6 l- 7-6l 7 East Peoria Varsity 6-2 l-21-Bl 7 East Peoria Novice l-7 l-21-61 8 Augustana 6-6 2-3,4-51 9 NCIC 6-2 2-ll-6l lf! Sterling 2-6 2-25-61 ll Sectional, Oak Lawn 5-3 3- 4-6l outstanding season VARSITY DEBATE - BACK ROW: B. Bice. S. Carlson. T. Matychowiak. I. Goebel: FRONT ROW: S. Slick, D. Weber NOVICE DEBATE - REAR: D. Carnahan: FRONT BOW: T. Dawes. P. Donahue. B. Moon. A. Steele dqxar . i ifiiff i'5.f ,, . pd: -fr. 111. aug, , '11 ,... ,., . ft? .15 Q,,' Speech contestants SPEECH CONTESTS began this year with the an- nual NCIC conference held at Sterling on February 4. Fourteen students participated with some doing work in two categories, and all under the guidance of Mr. Workun. On February l8, during the District contest held at Morris, Mark Heidmann placed third in extemporaneous speaking and Bill Bice first in after dinner speaking. This qualified the two to ad- vance to Sectional at Oak Lawn on March ll. Mark placing first, again in externporaneous speaking, won the honor of continuing to State. BACK ROW: S. Carlson: B. Bice. alter dinner speaking and comedy reading: R. Weitzel. original oratory: M. Hinkle, prose and extemporu- neous speaking: S. Slick. radio speaking: M. Heidmann. extempora- neous speaking: T. Malychowiak, original orotory: FRONT HOW: M. Lau. poetry reading: M. Smith. poetry and serious readings: S. Carl- son, serious reading: I. Forth. original monologue: M. Metzen, comedy reading: ABSENT: R. Moon. radio speaking: B. Higgins, alter dinner speaking: C. Chockley. prose reading. Speech contest ple , Ev G HEVERYMANH, an old English morality, with a cast of twenty and under the direction of Miss Unakis, trav- eled to the annual NCIC conference at Streator on February 15. Pat Kretz and Chuck Ciorba were among those chosen for the All Star Cast during the conference. On February 28, Mendota placed second only to the defending state champions, Ioliet, at the rymanf' goes ter District contest. This qualified the cast to continue to Sectional Where they placed eighth in a group of fourteen winning schools from five districts. Every- man was presented on March 6 to the student body and was well received. The colorful, period costumes and unusual lighting helped to make the play espe- cially etlective. BACK ROW: C. Ciorba, R. Weitzel. R. Keele. I. Henkel. C. Beeley. M. Heidmann. R. Medlar, Miss Unakis: SECOND ROW: I. Terry. S. Carlson. I. Engle. C. Iohnson. M. Mathesius. M. Springer. P. Kretz, G. Momeny. I. Forth. T. Poisel: FRONT ROW: S. Kerchner. B. Marmion, C. Andrews. The senior class ple ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS, a three hour drama by Robert Sherwood, was presented by the senior class on November I7 and l8. The play, being the first serious drama given in MI-IS in three years, dealt with Lincoln's life from his first meeting with Ann Rutledge until he left Springfield to take the office of President. The whole cast, under the expert direction of Mr, War- ren and his assistant student directors, Margot Dubbs and Marlene Metzen, gave an outstanding performance. Bon We-itzel did an excellent portrayal of Abe Lincoln with Karole Schofield as Mary Todd also giving a noteable per- formance. No prompters were used during the actual presenta- tion. This is especially remarkable since the speeches of the main characters were long and demanded much mem- ory work. A production such as this one required the co- operation of a large crew. The twelve scene changes were handled quickly and smoothly, All of the costumes were authentic and very colorful. KAROLE SCHOFIELD and Ron Weitzel played the dilfi:ult lead roles ot Mary Todd and Abe Lincoln with fine perception and feeling. ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS Directed by Stephen Warren Assistant Directors: Margot Dubbs, Marlene Metzen SYNOPSIS Act I is in and about New Salem in the 18303. . , . S l: M G h ' b t ht. Mentor Graham ..,.... Iim Goebel The Edwards Maid . Sandy Snyder 52322 2. Ty?en1?qin1eEIggI?r'Svg?n,m C mg Abe Lincoln ..,....... Ron Weitzel Iimmy Gale ..,,.. Gary Metzen Scene 3: Bowling Greens house G year Or S0 Gflef Ann Rutledge ..., Carolyn Sawlaw Ben Mattling ..., Gary Campbell Aggie Gale . ,...., Gobey ,,...... . . ,, Betty Sonntag Bob Moon Scene 2. Act II is in and about Springfield in the l84O's. 4 Iudge Bowling Green Bill Bice Stephen A. Douglas .. Bill Marmion Scene : The law office ot Stuart and Lincoln, h Ninian Edwards . Tom Matychowiak Willie Lincoln .,...... Duane Piller Scene 5l Petter of the Edvfmfds home some mom S . . after the preceding scene. Ioshua Speed .......... Ron Fouts Tad Lincoln . ..,. Gary Schmidt Scene 5: Agcm the law Offme G few Weeks later, Trum Cogdal . . . Don Stamberger Robert Lincoln ..,.... Gene Sawin Scene 7: Ori the prairie at New Salem, 1 Iack Armstrong .. Iim Henkel The LincoIn's Maid .. Margot Dubbs Scene 85 2983 gzisiiigr of the Edward S house' Bab ..... ....,. R obert Buchanan Crimmin .... . ...4. Chuck Beeley ' Feargus ...... ....,, W alt Piller Barrick ....,.....,..... Iim Goebel Act IH is in and about Spriingtield in 1858-1861. Iasp .. .. . . Gene Sawin Sturveson .. .. Don Stamberger 529118 92 1?85ZPeC1kGf'S DICIUOHH In fm Illifwis town. Seth Gale .... . Iim Piccatto led , ..,... Walt Pil-ler Scene 10. Pond of me Edward-5 home now used by Nancy Green .... Ioanne Terry Phil ..... , , ...,..., Bill Bice the Lincalns in the year 1860. I William Herndon . Steve Carlson Kavanaugh ....... Gary Campbell Scene 111 I5g3Ol1:Imfef1:g1g1Q6n 1Qg2f?dQUGY'9fS EIQCHOH Elizabeth Edwards Cathy Iohnlson Captain . . .I ..,. I ..,.. Bob Buchanan Scene 12. The ' railroad yards G, 'sprmgfieldy Febm, Mary Todd ....... Karole Schofield Soldiers . Iim Piccatto, Bill Mcrmion ary 11, 1361. SENIOR CLASS PLAY CAST - B. Bice. S. Carlson. C. Iohnson, D. Stumberger. I. Piccalto. E. Sawin. B. Mnrmion. G. Campbell. B. Buchanan. T. Maty- chowicrk. C. Beeley. K. Schofield. I. Henkel. R. Weitzel. H. Fouts, W. Piller, I. Terry, M. Metzen. B. Sonntcg. S. Snyder. M. Dubbs. I. Goebel. C. Sawlaw. it Dutch Miller . Hunk Hoyt . Satchel Moyer . Chuck Green Dr. Reeber . . . Old Grad . Minerva . . . ' W 'N' I Ethel .. .. . . Miss Delaware Water The Blind Date . . Bud Hooper . .. Professor Lloyd Gale Ioy . lack Haggerty' Chester Billings . . Helen Schlessinger . Junior class ple BEST FOOT FORWARD Gap . . Marty Kerns . Ron Hilst George Barth Tom Schmidt Mark Heidmann .. lack Herbert Lois Fischer . .. . Ianet Engle Sue Dean . . . Amy Kuehl Mike Hinkle .. . Iohn Kern Sue Carlson Pam lsminger . Dave Weber Norm Greisen .. . Ruth Keele l WW BEST FOOT FORVVARDH, a comedy in three acts by lohn Cecil Holm, was presented by the junior class on March 23 and 24. Bud Hooper turns a perfectly proper lunior-Senior Prom into a riot when he invites actress Gale loy to be his date instead of his steady girl friend. The cast had as much fun presenting the play as the audience did Watching it. Mark Heidrnann, lanet Engle, Sue Carlson, Ruth Keefe, and Mary Mathesius Miss Smith Student Directors Mary Mathesius ... Pam lsminger .. Martha Smith . . Mr. Warren Director . . UPPER LEFT-Typical of the many comical scenes which went on in the dormitory, this picture also illustrates one of the more exciting moments. LOWER LEFT-The large window. surrounded by the cast, was an important asset in the play as many characters used it to enter or escape secretly from Bud Hooper's room. had previous experience in the contest play, but the others made their first appearances in the comedy. Pam lsrninger did a very commendable job of taking over the Thursday night performance when Sue Carl- son became too ill to do it. Sue took over on Friday night. The cast wishes to express its appreciation for Mr. Warren's expert direction, patience, and saving sense of humor during the Weeks of frustrating practice. PLAY CAST-LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Fischer, H. Hilst, I. Kern, S. Dean. P. Isminger, R. Keefe. M. Hinkle, M. Smith, M. Kerns, M. Heidmann. I. Engle, G. Barth, M. Mathesius, D. Weber. A. Kuehl, N. Greisen, I. Herbert. Mr. Warren. Director: T. Schmidt. MHS band histor 353153 wAs 1924 that 1. Frank Hopkins or- ganized the first band. Other directors following were Lawrence Tuleen l1925, '26l, Oliver Prock- now l'27, '28l, and C. T. Pierson, l'291. In the years 1930-'37 Harlan Peithman brought instru- mental music to a high level. Mendota entered music contests for the first time in 1931, and the tradition of high ratings for MHS contestants was begun. Stanley Fisher took over in '38, and bands and ensembles continued to grow. ln 1940 the entire band went to New York to play at the World's Fair. William Pierce was director from 1942 to '49 with the exception of '46 when Charles 0'May was in charge. MHS contestants continued to re- ceive many first division ratings. Earnest Schlick was instrumental director from 1950 to '56, im- mediately preceding Mr. Baile, under whom we have reached levels ot excellence little dreamed of in 1924. ,Q WILLIAM PIERCE MR. I. FRANK HOPKINS organized the iirst MTHS Band in 1924. The members weie: Solo Clarinet. Leon Bohy: lst Clarinet. 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'twlfiffg s :11,f.1 WW -Lf ' 555.11 -1' fbi ' 4 1 ' -' i -- IN 1931 THE MHS Band consisted of 46 members who supplied music for many events under the direction ol Mr. Harlan Peithman. Music had developed and progressed through the years: and an addition of fiily new capes and seventy new over-seas caps highlighted that year. TOP ROW: Robert Truclcenbrod. Norma Lee Reeser. Lois Feik. Barbara Heininger, Elaine Parsons, Bernice Sibigtroth. Mrs. Frank Moore,-Joyce Dierwechter. Rose Cullison, nurse, Mrs. Stanley Fisher. Mr. Stanley Fisher. Harry Mauntel, Mrs. Gabriel Pohl, Mrs. Ida Smith. Mrs. Henry Leilheit. Lila Sutton. Elmer Feilc, George Sibigtroth, Charles Parson. Stanley Yost, Bud Carr. Iames Wagner: ROW TWO: Marilyn Walton. Beverly Moore, Betty Lou Otter- hach, Lois Have, Barbara Besenielder, Evelyn Leiiheit, Shirley Greenwood, Esther Larson, Anne Ennenbach, lack Steele, Benton Brown. Lyle Sutton. Dons Lotts, Madilyn Mercer. Rita Zolper. Ellen Larson, Gladys Hitchins. Faith Elaine Rhodes. Ioyce Kehm. Clarice Pohl: FRONT ROW: Keith Barrett, Merle Knox. Milton Rapp, Wayne Ashley. Floyd Setchell, Bob Atherton, Bob Wulf. Charles Fahler, Dean Whitmore, Tack Durham, Bernard Coss, Archie Erbes, Clifton Bader. Wayne Kessinger. lim Besenlelder, Charles Gesslein, Fred Wagner, Henry Holliston. ,,. i'i':Bqgii?i f'5gf, Music groups attend festivals ALMOST one half of the choir and a number ol band students enjoyed a line N.C.l.C. Festival Chorus at Dixon High School, Dixon, Illinois, under the excellent leader- ship and direction ot Dr, Leland Sateren. Five choir members and one instrumentalist had a snowy trip clown to Champaign for the All-State Festival consisting of six hundred students with Dr. David Foltz directing. Iudy Forth, the instrumentalist, played in the Senior All-State Band at this All-State Festival. FESTIVAL BAND - BACK ROW: M. Hinkle. I. Forth. R. Hilst, I. Goebel, C. Ciorbcx, C. Foulk, G. Campbell: THIRD ROW: A. Tower, S. Blotch, D. Siumberger. C. Walton, A. Kuehl. C. Koerper: SECOND ROW: C Suwluw. B. Williams. B. Gordon, R. Keele. D. Zimmerman: FRONT ROW' C. Wright, C. Burley 5 8 ALL-STATE FESTIVAL - BACK ROW: K. Althaus, R. Menzel C. Belz: FRONT ROW: D. Virgil, B. Glusex, I. Forth FESTIVAL CHORUS - BACK ROW: C. Betz. B. Moon. D. Clinite. G THIRD ROW: K. Smith. C. Clark. H. Elsessex, I. Walter, R. Derick, B. Scmniag. L. Beetz: SECOND HOW: B. Gray, A. Althcxus. S. Cook, B Price. K. Schofield. I. O'Sudnick. C. Nell: FRONT HOW: T. Poisel, S Sondergroth, I. Fenwick. M. Lau. B. Glaser, M. Weilex Swope, R. Childers. R. Rebholz, R. Menzel, K. Althnus, Mr. Chapmanl Band Snapshots l-2 Annual Band Picnic at White Pines in Iune. Wading in the water is one oi the many features enjoyed. Was the Water cold, kids? 3-4-7 Band on their way to and from Griffith, Indiana, for their performances and week-end stay. Students enjoyed touring U.S.S. Silversides on their return stop in Chicago. X f F . 5-Contest people getting ready to practice. They held many gab sessions after school. 6-Rehearsal picture of Homecoming half-time show. 8-Rehearsal shot of preparation for annual Symphony Concert showing guest soloists, George Persons and Mrs. Phyllis Ber- gugna. 5 TH2 MINDOTA High School Marching Band did a commendable job during their hall-time perlormances at the football games. The Marchlng Band presented four shows at halftime ot the Varsity football games. The homecoming was dedicated to graduates ot the band from the past tour years, presenting high- lights of each of these shows. Alumni of each of those years took part as the announcer introduced their year. The band marched at the Lions International Parade in Chicago, and attended later a party at the Aragon Ball Room. The band came out 10th in the entire high school band competition ot the parade. They also marched at the Homecoming, Veterans' Day, and Memorial Day parades as well as at the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival. The Dance Band performed this year at the Spring Band Concert, and also the eighth grade graduation. Last summer the members ot the dance band went to Chicago. They spent the day shopping and touring the repair department of Lyons Band Instru- ment Companyg that evening they Went to Mr. Kelly's to hear Mel Tormaine, singer and pianist, DRUM MAIOHETTES - Sue Blotch. ludy Forth. Leslie Beetz. Ianet Iordal. DANCE BAND - BACK ROW: C. Ciorba. R. Hilst, H. Walton. K. Ehlers. B. Williams, D. Ketlleborough, I. Goebel: FRONT HOW: Mr. Baile. director, G. Moss. P. Donahue, C. Walton, S. Blotch. C. Andrews. A. Tower. D. Stamberger. T. Schmidt. D. Zimmerman. Mendota High School Full Band THE MENDOTA HIGH SCHOOL band can again be proud of its many accomplishments throughout the entire year, For the third straight year the band's Homecoming float captured first place, Also highlight- ing the Homecoming festivities was the marvelous half-time program presented during the varsity foot- ball game. This emphasized the important points of the last four Homecoming shows, featuring the toe- light dance routines and a performance by the grade school band. The Concert band's biggest event during the year was the second Annual Symphony Concert which per- formed all of Moussorgskys Pictures at an Exhibi- tion . Guest soloists were Phyllis Bergagna, who also sang last year, and George Person, doing arias from the opera Carmen . Also featured were the first four flutists. This event was well attended by well over four hundred people and was received enthusiastic- ally. The MHS band shared the spotlight with the Grade School band at their mid-winter concert. lt was spon- sored by the Band-Aides and was one of the best combined bands ever presented. The highlight for the band this year was their tour and concert at Highland and Griffith high schools in February. They left on a snowy morning and arrived in Indiana, playing first at Highland and then on to Griffith where they spent the night. On the return trip the band stopped at Chicago and toured the USS Silversides submarine, the USS destroyer Daniels and the Chicago Sun-Times building. On a return visit, the Griffith band members were guests in Mendota on March 17. During the day they presented a student assembly and were guests at the Kanteen party in the evening. The band also presented various student assemblies and marched in many parades. Their last perform- ance was at graduation. STANDING: D. Ultch. T. Dawes. G. Smith, T. Schmidt. I. Goebel: FOURTH ROW: C. Donahue. G. Baumann. C. Rzxdtke, K. Price. D. Moss. B. Carlson. B. Lindenmier. I. Svibigtrolh, P. Maher. B. Landers. I. Hanson: THIRD ROW: K. Goebel. C. Harris. B. Kessinger. G. Mameny. C. Nelson. L. Weiler. N. Eich, D. Mead. G. Moss. C. Andrews. S. Blotch, B. Rider. K. Schmidt. D. Mathesius, D. Siantbergerr SECOND ROW: M. Ccrmibell. C. Archer. S. Wehmeyer. B. ?or?onbI..KI.udenburger. P. Munn. M. Schmidt. A. Kuehl. K. Althuus: FRONT HOW: D. Zimmerman. C. Sawldw. M. C ristensen. A. Tower. C. Walton. I. ng e. . oerper. ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Summer 1960 Annual Picnic at White Pines State Park Lions International Parade - Chicago, lll. - Party at Aragon Ballroom Sweet Corn Festival Parade Chicagoland Music Festival Tri-County Fair 1960-61 School Year 4 I-lalftime Marching Shows IU Basketball performances tPep Bandsl ll Pep Sessions tScrewball Bondi Homecoming Parade Veterans Day Parade ci Program Memorial Day Parade 6. Program W. D, Boyce Pilgrimage fBoy Scouts of Americal Parade - Ottawa N.C,I.C. Music Festival - Dixon - Glen Cliff Bainum, director 2 Dance Band Performances Civic Organization Performances - Solo and Ensembles 3 Student Assemblies District and State Solo and Ensemble Contest Indiana Tour: Highland High School i Griffith High School tovernightb - Chicago - tour of USS Submarine Silversicles - Chicago Sun Times Building Christmas Concert - Band-Chorus Second Annual Symphony Concert Mid-Winter Concert - Grade and High School Bands Easter Fine Arts Concert - Art, Choral and Band Depts. Spring Concert Baccalaureate and Graduation Griffith High School Band Student Assembly - guests of the Ml-IS Band . I E FH -sl BAND OFFICERS-BACK ROW: G. Campbell. Head Equipment Manager: C. Goebel. Fresh- man Representative: I. Goebel. President: R. Hilst, Assistant Equipment Manager: Mr. Baile. Director. FRONT ROW: D. Zimmerman. Assistant Secretary: C. Wright, Sophomore Representative: I.. Loebach, Assistant Librarian: C. Sawlaw, Head Secretary: I. Iordal. Head Librarian. FOURTH ROW: R. Keyt, P. Schmidt. Y. Sorxdgeroth. I. Vogelsang. Mr. Baile. C. Goebel. I. Goebel. D. Von Drehle. C. Zinke. R. Weitzel. C. Ciorba. R. Hilst. R. Walton. R. Fischer. K. Scheidenhelm. G. Tower. M. Olson: THIRD ROW: N. Rich, P. Donahue. C. Zimmerman. R. Eggers. R. Setchell. B. Schnuckel. M. Moss, L. Schlesinger. M. Olson. D. Kettleborough. R. Keefe. B. Williams. K. Ehlers: SECOND ROW: C. Faulk. I. Forth. R. Kutter. E. Mitchell. C. Burley. G. Campbell, I.. Beetz. M. Hinkle. C. Wright: FRONT ROW: S. Reeser. S. Sondgeroth. A. Tolan. S. Lorimor, L. Loebach. C. Scheidenhelm. J. Iordal. Instrumental Contest groups lgCl..ARlNET OUARTET 4-FLUTE QUARTET DlSfFiCl-SUD91'i01' Dislricl-Superior B. Gordon, C Nelson, C. Koerperg ABSENT: I. Engle. A. Tolcm, M. Campbell, C. Archer, S. Sonclgerolh 2-DRUM OUARTET 5iSAXOPHONE QUARTET District-Superior District-Excellent T. Dawes, D Ullch, G. Smith, T. Schmidt. S, Blolch, D. Stclmberger, G. Moss, C. Andrews. 3-FRENCH HORN QUARTET 6fCORNET TRIO District-Superior Dislrict-Superior C Burley, G. Campbell, L.. Beelz, C. Wright. H. Keele, B Williams, K, Ehlers. lO-WOODWIND TRlO District-Superior C, Walton, D. Zimmerman, I, lordal. ll-BASSOON DUET District-Superior C. Faulk, I. Forth 12-BRASS SEXTET 2 District-Excellent BACK ROW: C. Burley, R. Keyt, M. Moss, FRONT ROW: M, Ol- son, C Zinke, M. Olson. l34BRASS SEXTET l District-Excellent BACK ROW: R. Hilst, I. Goebel, B. Schnuckel, G. Campbell, FRONT ROW: D. Kettleborough, R, Keele. 14-SOLOISTS District-Superior Ehlers, Ciorba, Keyt, Walton, Wright, Ultch District-Excellent Schmidt, Moss Did Not Attend Goebel, Williams BACK ROW: K. Ehlers, ICornetlg C. Ciorba, tTromboneJp I Goebel, fTubaJg R. Keyt, CTubaJ, R. Walton, CTromborieJ, FRONT ROW: T. Schmidt, tTimpanil, C. Wright, tFrench Hornjg M. Moss, tBaritonelg D. Ultch, CSnc1re Drumtg B. Williams, tCornetl. l5iSOLOISTS District-Superior Andrews, Campbell, Heidmcmn, Zimmerman, Forth District-Excellent Walton, Rider, Tower, Loebach, Kuehl District-Good Lau Did not attend-Archer BACK ROW: M. Lau, tPignol, C. Andrews, tAlto Soixophonel, C Archer, CFlutel, C. Wolton, tClarinetlg M. Campbell, tFlute-J, B. Rider, CAlto Saxophonelp M. Heidmann, fPianoJ, FRONT ROW' A, Tower, CClarinetJ, D Zimmerman, fFluteJg L. Loebach, CObo-el, A, Kuehl, IBOSS Clarinetlp l. Forth, tBassoonl. 7-WOODWIND OUINTET District-Excellent BACK C. Sawlaw, L. Beeiz, I. lordal, FRONT: A. Tower, C. Faulk. 8-MIXED CLARINET QUARTET District-Excellent L. Ladenburger, G. Momeny, A. Kuehl, ABSENT: I, Engle. 9-TROMBONE QUARTET District-Superior R.Wa1ton, C. Zinke, C. Ciorba, R. Hilst. Vocal music history ,. -..Ms N - s, W A o or ti is - I T ' uw ' pi' i l ' X TM A CCORDlNG to the 1933 Atodnem, Men- 'i ' W - tl A gs dota High School had its first mixed chorus that ' . 7' p ' p M T 'C H year under the direction of Mr. Harlan Peithman, ...N M..- ...... ..- -- -. ,-htFA- ' 9 , who cameto Mendomm1929.m1933rhegmS' s , - as M-,W is 3 chorus and boys' chorus were also doing excellent y f -' r ' work. The mixed chorus and the boys' chorus took tirsts in the sub-district, district, and state contests of the Illinois Music and Literary Society. Robert Pohl also attained a tirst at the state contest as a baritone soloist. Mendota received the Governor's Cup in '33 for winning the highest number of points in music and literary contest work. This same year the orchestra and choruses presented ' 4' .ge .- A , , NV W 'T T' W t ' T ' ' Tm . . ' ms., 1 F. . ft 'rr l ' 's i ' 'i t'N' 1931 ATODNEM used this unusual treatment to show the membership of Mr. Peithmcm's Girls' Glee Club. The group presented the operetta, The Feast oi the Red Corn . and also won first at Sub-District Contest. ABOVE IS PICTURED the Girls' Glee Club from the 1919. Members were not identified. The director was Alma Schuetz. GIRLS' SEXTET THAT WENT TO NATIONAL-BACK ROW: Kathryn Kramer Butler, accompanist. Roberta Woolley Politsch. Mr. Fisher, Louise Wagner Krisko, Betty Kessinger Hinkle: FRONT ROW: Tune Fischer Martins. Mildred Selby Ccmepa, Katherine Degenhardt McNamarr:1. In 1938 Mr. placed first at the the operetta, Oh, Doctor . The depression years were golden years for Mendota vocal music under Mr. Peithman, who is now head of the Music department at Illinois State University at Normal, yet there was lots of good musical activity in the Roaring Twenties and before. In 1918 and the early twenties Alma Schuetz lReckl was music director. She reports that there were classes in sight-singing and harmony as well as chorus classes and that while she was at MHS the faculty presented a minstrel show for the students. In 1919 there were 75 students in music activities which also included an orchestra of 16 and a girls' glee club of 10. Most rehearsals were held after school and evenings. In 1920 the big thing was the musical comedy, Katcha Koo, with a cast of 75. Audiences at three performances lincluding a matineel applauded Harry Potter as the Maharaiah of Hunga, an East Indian Romeo, with more wives than he knew what to do with. ln 1922 Miss B. Nicholas had a girls' chorus of 39 and a boys' chorus of 16, including a handsome senior quartette pictured elsewhere in this volume ishowing styles of men's clothingl. In the late twenties music was directed by Mr. Tuleen, Mr. Procknow, and Mr. Kenneth Lewis. Stanley Fisher's boys', girls', and mixed choruses all district contest and went on to the state contest. Pictured to the left is the 1939 girls' sextet which won their way to the national music contest. Neither before or since has such a group gone to National. Principal M. E. Steele drove the group to Anderson, Indiana. The sextet was made up of Mildred Selby lCanepal, who is Mr. Price's secretary in 1961, Betty Kessinger lHinklel, Roberta Woolley lPolitschl, Louise Wagner lKriskol, Kathryn Degenhardt lMcNamarral, and June Fischer lMartinsl. Mr. Fisher was followed by William Pierce in 1942, by Charles 0'May in 1946, and Earnest Slick in 1950. Doris Ayres taught chorus in 1956, and in more recent years Mr. Eben Campbell and Deverne Coleman, who preceded Mr. William Chapman, have helped to build Mendota High School vocal music to its present high standards of performance. The Girls' Barbershop octet rang out with Oh, Baby Mine and A Good Man is Hard to Find. Winter Holiday Candids 1-Pat Kretz took center stage singing, Everything's Coming up Roses. 2-The Teen-tones, D. Clinite, D. K. Miller. D. Dilbeck, and K. Althaus entertained the audience with Brush Up Your Shake- speare. from Kiss Me Kate. 3-Shirley Sondgeroth did a wonderiul job with So In Love. 4-Leslie Beetz and Gerald Swope sang the love duet, Wun- derbarf' 5-Sue Schammel and Diane Virgil harmonized beautifully in their duet, Gonna Get Along Without You Now. 6-The Four Teens. E. Smith. B. Troui. E. Steele. and S. Erwin sang two songs, Yours and Softly as in -a Morning Sunrise. tx , l , '-f lVlIXED4CHORUS - BACK ROW: I. Musick, R. Tastad, G. Fountain, M. Beardsley, I. Bentley, L. Scheidenhelm, W. Wheeler, G. Richey. D. Baker. M. Schmidt, l. Cassidy: THIRD ROW: M. Marshall, I. Menzel, B. Despain, M. Stuber, M. Simpson, I. Stremlrxu, S. Wilson: SECOND ROW: L. Wbrsley, E. Smith, M. Vickrey. E. Steele, P. Chandler, C. Daw. Mr. Chapman: FRONT ROW: S. Poisel, I. Eich. K. Rogers, A. Druen, C. Clinite: ABSENT: K. Piller. ocal music FOR THE FIRST time the Vocal Music Department was able to have two choruses of mixed voices, This year the Mixed Chorus became the preparatory chor- us for freshmen and sophomores. The advanced and more select group has been designated as the Choir and they have distinguished themselves in concerts and programs with their fine a capella singing. A small but hard-working Girls' Chorus oi ireshmen brought the total departmental enrollment up to one hundred titteen. The annual variety show, 'lWinter Holiday, cleared S190 tor the chorus fund. The Choir was able, with the help oi the Board ot Education, to purchase new pen- nant collars oi reversible old-gold and silverfblue. The top ticket salesmen tor the variety show received free tickets to Evanston High School's production oi The King at l . Twenty-tour students and parents greatly enjoyed this trip to Evanston. ln addition to contest work, many ensembles per- iormed tor clubs and organizations in Mendota and neighboring towns. Two of the most active groups were the freshman girls' quartet, called the Four- Teens , and the Teen-Tones , a barbershop quartet composed oi Keith Althaus, Doug Miller, Dave Dilbeclc, and Dick Clinite. The choruses and Choir made excellent progress this year under the leadership oi Mr. Chapman and made a fine contribution to the musical and cultural lite oi the school and community, GIRLS' CHORUS - BACK ROW: C. Garrison, S. Erwin, N. Olson, P. Tower. Nl. Klinelelter, D. Yost, P. Mathesius: CENTER ROW: L. Bunton. B. Trout, B. Yohn, A. Pessley, K. Starks, Mr. Chapman: FRONT HOW: I. Baker, S. Schultz, K. Miller. 1 lar, K. ,. ' I r n ' V .Z W 1 Q WT., V , -: Eg' -- ' . ,ie . ,Am i l t my 3 ..,, , HQ W' 3 -far 'W fr CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES E Choir Exchange Party with Ottawa at Mendota, No- vember 8 i N,C.l.C. Music Festival at Dixon, November I9 l Annual Thanksgiving Assembly, November 23 Fifth Annual Christmas Concert, December l3 Christmas Student Assembly, December 22 All-State Music Activity, February 3, 4 Winter Holiday , Variety Show, February 13 Winter Holiday , Student Assembly, February 2U Easter Fine Arts Festival and Concert, March i9 Easter Student Assembly, March 24 Youth Choir, Holy Week Service,.March 29 District Solo or Ensemble Contest, April 15 State Solo Oc Ensemble Contest, May 6 Spring Choral Concert, May l9 Annual Music Awarols Assembly, May 26 Baccalaureate, May 28 Commencement, Iune 2 SELECT CHOIR OFFICERS-STANDING LEFT: I. Iones, secretary-treasurer. K. Althcrus president, D. Virgil, vice-president: MIXED CHOIR OFFICERS-SEATED CENTER: I Stremlau, president, I. Musick. vice-president, ABSENT: K. Piller, secretary-tieasurer GIRLS' CHORUS OFFICERS-SEATED RIGHT: L. Bunion, secrelary-lreasurer, K. Miller librarian. S. Erwin, president. CHOIR - BACK ROW: R. Iacob, K. Howardson, C. Belz, K. Althaus, D. Clinite, H. Mcnzel. D. K. Miller, R. Childers, R. Rebholz, I. Swope, I. Piccatto, B. Moon, R. Heinzerolh. L. Stamberger, Mr. Chapman: FOURTH ROW: I. O'Sadnick, S. Schamrriel, N. Gallagher, R. Derick, K. Walker, I. Walters, I. Engle, I. Reeder, R. Elsesser. B. Sonnlag, L. Beetz, C. Neil. B. Zimmerlein, L. Nowicki: THIRD ROW: I. Iones. R. Gullion, K. Schofield, K. Nurnberg, N. Iacob, B. Price. B. Gresiwcz, C. Clark, P. Krelz. I. Baker, I. Iohns, N. Guilioyle, A. Althaus: SECOND ROW: D. Virgil, S. Sondgeroth, M. Lau, A. Beelz, I. Kemper, S. Cook, M. Muihesius, K. Smith. B. Kessler, D. Sondgeroth, A. Tower, B. Glaser: FIRST HOW: N. Sondgeroth, T. Poisel, K. Corrigan, K. Hand- ley, I. Auchsteller. I. Fenwick, B. Gray, I. Powers. M. Weiler. H. A. Maus: ABSENT: S. Marko, D. Dilbeck, D. Gillette, L. Mathesius, I. Trout. Vocal contest groups 1-PIANO SOLOISTS District-Superior Mark Heidmcmn District-Good Marlene Lcxu 1-ACCOMPANISTS M. Heidmcmn, M. Lau: ABSENT: I. Engle. 2-SENIOR GIRLS' QUARTET District-Excellent B. Glaser, A. Alihaus, K. Schofield, C. Clark. 3-BOYS' SEXET District-Superior BACK HOW: C. Belz, R. Menzel. G. Swope, B. Moon: FRONT ROW: L. Bunton Creplaced by I. Trouil. D. Dilbeck. 4-GIRLS' ADVANCED O CTET District-Excelleni BACK ROW: B. Gray Creplaced by I. Stremlauj, B. Sonntag. R. Elsesser, R. Mous: FRONT ROW: S. Cook, P. Kretzr ABSENT: I. Engle. S. Schummel. 5-GIRLS' OCTET District-Good BACK ROW: B. Trout, K. Starks, S. Erwin, M. Klineielter, E. Smith: FRONT ROW: A. Druen, E. Steele, S. Schultz. 6-MIXED OCTET District-Good BACK ROW: K. Smith, R. Heinzeroth freplaced by I. Cassidyl W. Wheeler, T. Poisel: FRONT ROW: L. Stam- berger, L. Mathesius, S. Marko lthese three replaced by I. Musick, M. Beardsley, A. Beetzl, I. Fenwick 7-FRESHMAN BOYS' OCTET District-Excellent BACK ROW: I. Cassidy, M. Beczrdsley, L. Scheidenhelm, W. Wheeler, I. Musick: FRONT ROW: R. Taslad, D. Baker, M. Schmidt. 8-ADVANCED MIXED OCTET Districi-Superior BACK ROW: R. Menzel, R. Childers, R. Rebholz, R. Iacob: FRONT ROW: D. Virgil, N. Iacob Creplaced by S. Markol, L. Beetz, S. Sondgeroth. BOYS' BARBERSHOP QUARTET District-Excellent D. Dilbeck, K. Althaus, D. Clinite, D. K. Miller. ENSEMBLE MEMBERS who also performed as soloists were Sue Schammel, Shirley Sondgeroih-high voice: Teresa Poisel, Ianei Engle-medium voice: and Iocznne Fenwick, Leslie Beetz-low voice: Dick Clinite, Charles Betz-high voice: Don Baker, Bob Moon-medium voice: and Keith Althaus, Ray Rebholz-low voice. At District, I. Engle and S. Sondgeroth received cr Superior rating: I. Fenwick received Good: all others received an Excelleni rating. ,- '- Girls' Athletic Association ef ga aw '53 N i922-23 the Girls Athletic Asso- . I ciation was formed for the purpose of further- ing all girls' athletics in the high school. This new organization took the place of the old GAA which was made up of all girls purchas- ing athletic tickets and which had no special purpose other than support of the school teams. Helen Hoerner was chosen president and Miss Fickes was the advisor. No other officers were chosen except sports leaders. The sports engaged in were soccer, basketball, baseball, and hiking. A carefully planned point system provided many different ways for a girl to participate in athletic activities and earn her school letter. Any girl earning one thousand or more points during her high school career received a school letter. Funds were raised by selling candy in the halls at noon and at the games. THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC Association is to stimulate an interest and participation in girls' sports. The main requirement for member- ship is to earn twenty-four points. These points are made by partic- ipation in various sports. The membership reached an all time high this year of one hundred and sixty members. The first event of the year was the annual picnic held at Lake Mendota. The GAA float, l-l'Anchoring for Victory , received third place in the Homecoming parade. The conference play day at Dixon was attended by ten local members. The high light of the year was the Heart-Sister Banquet. New members suffered through the informal initiation. They were formal- ly initiated at the Heart-Sister Banquet held on February 14 at the Antlers room at the Elks. The women of the faculty were our honored guests. When seating of all guests was completed, each member found out the identity of her secret heart-sister, Entertainment was provided by the Teen-Tones from MHS. Guest speakers were Mrs. lohn Westerman and Mrs. Ted Lewis who spoke on interscholastic basketball for girls in lowa. The initiation was completed by candle- light. The freshmen and sophomores sponsored the annual play day for next year's incoming freshmen. The formal activities of GAA were concluded with the Parent Tea held on May 2. Awards were presented to members earning the required points. Officers for the ensuing school year took their oath of office at this time. A new money-making project of selling Christmas trees was begun this year. The nights were long and cold, but the project was very successful. Other money-making projects included the selling of book covers and GAA sweatshirts. The sports played this year included hockey, bowling, basket- ball, swimming, ice-skating, volleyball, tumbling, softball, and, for the first time, badminton. Swimming was done at the indoor pool in Oglesby, and bowling was done at the Bowl Air. -CAA BOARD-BACK ROW: L. Beetz, dance manager: B. Sonntag. vice president: L. Miller. softball manager: Iohnson. swimming manager: Lipke. basketball manager: I. Walter, tumbling manager: R. Keefe, secretary-treasurer: SECOND ROW: S. Wilson. skating manager: C. Faulk. point chairman: S. Marko. badminton manager: A. Kuehl. basketball manager: C. Neff. social chairman: I. Simpson. volleyball manager: FIRST HOW: M. Dubbs. bowling manager, Ir.-Sr.: S. Schiefelbein, president: I. Stremlau, bowling manager, Fr.-Soph.: I. Baker, volleyball manager: S. Blotch, hockey manager: Miss Moore, advisor. TOP PANEL-BACK HOW: K. Althaus. M. Leiser, C. Faulk, I. Simpson. K. Walker. C. S:h-aidenhelm. I.. Beelz, I- Walter. C. Walton. R. Engels. M. Lipke. I. Terry. M. Metzen. I. Forth: H. Williams, I. Wells, B. Price: THIRD ROW: A. Beetz. N. Guiltoyle. C. Foster. I. Iohns. C. Harris. E. Vergin, C. Nelson. S. Masear, L, Fischer, C. Yahn. I. Slremlau. M. Cotton. M. Klinefelter, M. Stuber: SECOND ROW: M. Gehant. P. Ambler. K. Stauth. K. Corrigan. A. Rlthaus. V. Pleiller. B. Pfeiffer, M. Christensen. S. Klein, C. Burley, S. Carlson. I. Auchstetter. C. Wright: FIRST ROW: S. Hamann, L. Ludenburger. S. Snyder, C. Radtke. C. Phdlen. H. Yohn. P. Parscns, Y. Sondgeroth. I. Frey. N. Barrett. ilswj . . qu limi CENTER PANEL-BACK ROW: C. Donahue. I. Hanson. K. Ehlers, B. Metzen. R. Keefe. S. Marko, B. Sonntag, I.. Miller, D. Iackson, M. Smith. N. Gallagher, B. Whitmore. H. Elsesser. A. Kuehl. S. Reeser. N. Olson: THIRD ROW: M. Dubbs. I. O'Sudnick. M. Campbell, M. Davis. K. Szhofield, K. Nurnberg. N. Iacob. C. Clark. K. Ekstrorn. S. Barbra. S. Cook. C. Koerper, I. Leisezr SECOND ROW: S. Slcxuth. D. Virgil. C Szrwluw. D. Smith. C. Zimmerman, S. Kerchner, K. Montavon, I. Walzer. I. Iurdal, S. Schielel- bsin, S. Blotch. P. Mann, S. Wehmeyer, N. Eich FIRST ROW: I. Baker. N. Rich. R. Kozlowski C. Kreiser. B. Sheridan, C. Knapp. P. Masear K. Kostouros. K. Goebel. R. Bickett, B. Ashcralt BOTTOM PANEL-BACK HOW! I- Menzel. E Mitchell. I.. Michel. H. Rollins. L. Nowicki. C Schmitz. I. Engles. C. Iohnson. I. Reeder. S Worsley, C. Nell. C. Zinke, P. Kretz. S. Wilson B. Harmon: THIRD ROW: D. Zimmerman. I. Baker, M. Lau. M. Eich. C. Andrews, G Momeny. M. Springer. I. Huss. P. Maher. H Schwemlein. S. Garrison. B. Tower. K. Price K. Corrigan: SECOND ROW: E. Hopps. D Sundgeroth. K. Starks, P. Chandler. S. Poisel I. Ellis, I. Norris, S. Muhar. M. Frey. B. Weber. A. Tolan: FIRST ROW: C. Miller. P. Gillette. B Kessinger. L. Bunton. B. Booth. S. Kettle- borough, A. Setchell. A. Possley, I. Biers. B Carlson. 'c fn MFI: iii. HQ' Ii! I 'ex' HHH if A' i I I The old and nevv in f A ,.,'7I TIMES change so do girls' athletics. The first outfits to be worn by girls in athletics were black bloomer pants with sweaters or, later, white middie blouses. Also a hat was sometimes worn. In contrast today we wear blue sleeveless blouses with blue shorts. ln the old days long black stockings and high tennis shoes were worn. Today most girls wear ankle socks and low cut tennis shoes. The sports have changed iust as the clothing has throughout the years. The first sports in- cluded track, hiking, and basketball. Soccer and baseball were introduced in l923. ln T927 hockey took the place of soccer. Track was dropped and picked up again in l952. At intervals archery is revived. As tar back as T923 the girls were having tournaments. Today we still have a class volley- ball tournament. The sports were at first inter- scholastic. Today they are intramural, but com- petition is still keen and enthusiasm is high. BASEBALL was introduced to girls in 1923. Though the game was entirely new to many. the practice sea- son supplied much fun and developed some unex- pected stars. The season ended with a game between the upperclassmen and lowerclassmen with the freshman-sophomore team victorious. The '24 book had this picture of the '23 champions: Margaret Rog- ers, Vietta Weigandt, Mae Deutche, Katherine Marmi- on, Bertha Wittgan, Ethel Rhea, Ella Theiss. Arlene Scheidenhelm. Christine Bettendorf. Bernita Kemp. girls' athletics , .Neg agp.-. 5. . in T' 1 V , A.. . -. ,E 5 -. .esp ' 1 THE YEAR 1919 was a full one for the girls in athletics. In tact they played so much and so many different teams that their reputation was known all over the state as the Never Slips oi Mendota Township High School. The Never Slips of 1919 won all their basketball games besides winning the champion- ship of LaSalle County. ALTHOUGH SOCCER was something new for IVITHS in 1923, about fifty girls partici- pated. The championship game was played between the sophomores and iuniors. This game ended in a tie, 1-1. and due to had weather it was never played oil. The pic- ture to the right shows the iunior team of that year. Mem- bers were: Vera Rave, Capt., Marie Eckert, Myrtle McDon- ald, Bertha Zolper, Esther Mil- ler, Gwendolyn Edwards, Isa- bel Billings, and Lula Blotch. BELOW is a picture of the girls' gym class of 1925. Note the contrast between the outfits ot then and now. LL .2 is 1960-G1 ACTIVITIES OPPOSITE PAGE: 1-Getting ready to eat at the Heart-Sister Banquet. 2-Miss Moore, Sandy, Betty, and Ruth at the Heart-Sister Banquet. 3-Confusion at Bowl-Air, but all strikes! 4-A cold eve- ning of hockey. 5-Hit the birdie. 8- Volley that ball, Sandy. 7- Oh my stomach, Karyl! 8- What a team! Dubbs and Blotch? 5 i ? 5 E X ri H 2 3 S P 2 s fi I H3 E Y v 3 5 3 K 3 i VARSITY CHEERLEADERS-Iudy Walter, Iudy Simpson, Nancy Guilfcyle, and Icmet Iiuchstetter. Cheerleaders' enthusiasm inspired student body ,tw .ne W THE CHEERLEADERS of the 1960-51 season did a remarkable job of putting variety and enthusiasm into the pep sessions this year. They followed up the team by filling the student body with excitement and eagerness to Win each game. There were new cheers used, and some of the old ones were revised. This year ludy Simpson was captain of the varsity cheerlead- ers. She has been a cheerleader for four years, ludy Walter, three years and one year as sub, lanet Auchstetter, two years and one year as sub, and Nancy Guilfoyle, three years. The Fresh-Soph cheerleaders consisted of three freshmen, Sandy Kettleborough, Kristy Miller, and Barb Carlson, while Betty Booth, the captain, was a sophomore. These girls also did an ex- tremely fine job in bringing out the spirit of the underclassmen. Sponsors of the cheerleaders were Miss Moore and Miss Horsky. ON MENDOTA On Mendota! On Mendota! March right down that line. Roll the ball around the fellows, Touchdown lbasketl every time, tYellJ You rah, rah, rah. On Mendota! On Mendota! We must keep our tame. Fight, fellows, fight, fight, fight. We'l1 win this game. VICTORY SONG Cheer, cheer tor Mendota High Forever raise her name to the sky, As our team goes marching by Their motto never to say die, What though the odds be great or small, Mendota High will win over all. Keep your pep throughout each fight, We're bound to come out all right. FRESH-SOPH CHEERLEADERS-BACK: Sandy Kettleborough. Kristy Miller: FRONT: Betty Booth, Barb Carlson. UNDER the direction oi Harlan Peithman, both orchestras and bands were developed. This orches- tra of 1931 expanded from forty pieces to ta baby symphony of seventy members in one year. Faith Fitch was accompanist for this group and the glee club and won the right to go to state in piano solo. REPRESENTATIVE of the many energetic cheerleading squads who through the years have kept student enthusiasm high and spurred teams to victory was the squad of 1945-'47. It consisted oi, left to right, Pat Hochstatter, Louise Magnusson, Betty Brown, and Roger Butler. Roger took his interest in cheerleading with him to Harvard where he was a cheerleader for all four years. FIRST MHS CHEERLEADERS-Richard McCray, Ruth Hoerner, Otto Sauer, and Paul Iacob. The Hrst cheerleading squad was elected in the 1928-'29 year and consisted oi three boys and one girl. Football games were played behind the school on Saturday afternoons while spectators stood along the sidelines. Basketball games in the lirst gym were en- thusiastically supported, but seating space in the balcony was limited, and spectators sometimes sat on the stage. Our orchestras used to flourish MENDOTA HIGH SCHOOL produced orchestras betore it did bands. The first group that we have a picture of is the l9l9 orches- tra in the YEARBOOK oi that year. The personnel was: lst violin, Fred Sauer, Robert Harkness, Wesley Niebergal. Artemus Yener- ich, Fred Brown, Ralph Mehlbrech: 2nd violin: Reginald Henning. Iuanita Morsch: Cello: Clara Powell: Flute: Ethelene Montavon: Cornet: Harold Collins: Trombone: R. E. Hoisington: Drums: l.eROY Faber: Piano: Lois Moore: Director: Alma K. Schuetz. 65 -, - v , to 4 I we if . we ,g OOTBALL, a sport which had a rough beginning in Mendota, has prospered and become the leading sport at MHS. Football in the early days was called a rowdy game, today it is one in which sportsmanship and hard play prevail. Mendota High School through the years has pro- duced many sturs, some of whom went on to distinguish themselves on college or professional teams or as coaches. 0ld grads remember Rich Stenger, George Guilfoyle, and Hub Crisler of the '16 team. Crisler, who played varsity football at the University of Chicago, was coach at Minnesota, Princeton, and Michigan, where he is now Athletic Director. Elmer Brown, '29, and Bob Neuman, '30, both played varsity football at Illinois Wesleyan. Bob played with the Chicago Cardinals for three seasons and then became head coach at Normal Community High where he is now Athlet- f V I lm s fyywer W, ffl.. j ,. Florence Oettinger -1911 Atodnem I The sports story of Mendota High 1916 FOOTBALL SQUAD-BACK ROW: Ccrrl Althaus. T y ic Director. Bill Gilkey, '36, Bruce McDonald, '37, and Glenn Haries, '41, are among the Dewitz-coached athletes who have become coaches. Frank Seno, '41, while playing for MHS gained approximately 2700 yards carrying the ball. He scored not less than 50 points in any year and handled almost all of the team's passing and punting. After graduation he attended George Washington University where he was a varsity play- er for two years. He played professional football with the Washington Redskins, Chicago Cardinals, and Boston Yanks. While with the Cardinals he broke a National League record by taking a kick-off five yards behind his goal line and running all the way for a 105-yard touchdown. From 1943 to '46, Harold Owens was coach. His best season was '46 when the Trojans tied for second place in the North Central Confer- ence and won the Southwest Division of this conference. Outstanding players were Lamar Brewbaker, who piled up 138 points in nine games of this, his iunior year, Ierry Walter right end, Donald Beitsch, center, and Bob Galloway, tackle. lim Kettleborough, '46, now coach at Dixon, was another Owens-coached player. In 1947 Ted Lewis came to Mendota as head football coach. He is o graduate of the University of Iowa and as a high school fullback re- ceived an All-State birth. Beginning with the 1949 season, his Troians won eight consecutive championships in the Southwest Division of the North Central Conference. Under his coaching, many fine players have been developed who have gone on to star in college play. Since 1948, Joe Rollins has assisted as varsity line coach. Rollins also has a fine background, having won 4 football and 4 basketball letters at Millikin University where he was an All-Conference guard. The number of Troian letter winners and outstanding players is too long for all to be named. Those who received first string All-State births are: Walt Klinge, Bill Gehler, Ray Jauch, lim Brown, Bill Brown, and Duane Stremlau. Among those who have played college football are: John Bunton, Captain, Cornell, la., lim Brown, Illinois, Bill Brown, Cap- tain, Illinois, Ken Gehler, Illinois, Bill Gardner, Captain, Cornell, Jerry Wood, Illinois, Harry Johnson, Cornell, Bill Gehler, Captain, Wisconsin, Ray lauch, Captain, Rose Bowl, Iowa, Ed Peasley, Rose Bowl, Washing- ton, Jerry Auchstetter, Captain, Western at Macomb, Walt Klinge, Michi- gan, Howie Becker, Iowa State Teachers, Fred Hanley, Purdue, Elwood Schlesinger, Bradley. Tower. Don Hartman. Coach. Clillord Tower, Henry Kohl: SEC Ett OND ROW: George Guilfoyle. Frank Van en. Richard r. o ower, erbert Crislerr FRONT ROW: Neil Stenge D n T H Holliston, Nick Cass. This is the team that won eight games d l t I Th t d ll 108 U d an os ony one. ey delea e Marsei es to an Streator ZS to 7. 1918 FOOTBALL SOUAD-BACK ROW: Clarence Iaclc, Coach, Reed Sharp, Courtney Nieman. Bob Conkev. Ted Beister. LeRoy Faber, Herman Esterday. R. Hoisington, Coach: MIDDLE ROW: Harry Kauf- man. Dean O'Neill, Glen Momeny, Roland Bates. August Wilhelm: FRONT ROW: Harry Potter, Tack Kaufman. Bob Cummings. Garland Schlager, Bill Gorman. This was Coach Iack's first year. Hopes for an outstanding season were dashed because of the flu epidem.ic which closed schools for weeks. OPPOSITE PAGE-THE 1910 FOOTBALL TEAM-REAR: Forrest Fahler, THIRD ROW: Earl Henning, Leo Krausse: SECOND ROW: Elmer ' I h F b FRONT HOW G'Ib S h ll . Feik, Iulman Erbes. o n a er: : 1 ert c a er Floyd Miller. Clarence Potter. Edward Alexander, Earl Keeler. The team ran into had luck. played only one game, which it lost to Earlville, and bowed to the decision to drop football for the season. 4 . an ,Lx Wm Nw fi ,, J ., W , . 4, f film .4 . + H ' , , , V. I, - 'V 5.31, , fr,-s ' '. L, xx' H NK . , , 1 k , its t I sv , , 1 X X i, , , f 2' 5 '. . 'Q' 1 K - A 4 A ' T ., 'M' at , C , s , ,.. Q ' V1 fe ,sv . x -, 1 -,Q ' 5 V, l 1, 4! , rf 1 Tl F' -n ws' P Qjwlbz , , , iilrfiiii THE 1927 FOOTBALL SQUAD-BACK ROW: Harold Gillette, Burton Ferguson, Wesley Wright, Bob Neu- man, Iames Boyle, Iames Dubbs, Henry Meyers, Coach: FRONT ROW: Leon. Frey, Lloyd Richert, Ora Morehouse, Howard Cromwell, Elmer Brown. Captain, Albert Frederick, Harold Goebel, Charles Worsley. This was Coach Meyer's best season in point oi games won. Victories were over Ottawa Q13-Dj, Dixon 124-ED, L-P K7-SJ, Mount Morris Q32-DJ and Chillicothe U3-DJ. It was the iirst year in which a team ever scored in every game played . . . and the first victory over LaSalle-Peru in ten years! Iim Dubbs led in the season's scoring with 30 points. Iarnes Boyle was second with 24 and Wesley Wright with 20. THE 1928 FOOTBALL SQUAD-BACK HOW: Coach Feller, Bob Neuman, Betz Frederick, Coach Dewitz. Iohn Stouiier, Bo Brown. Rich Phalen: MIDDLE HOW: Harold Goebel. Erman Olson, Iohn Goebel, Millard Codding- ton, Lewis Dewey. Delbert Lamb: BOTTOM ROW: Otto Kaminky, Ioe Tentler, Bob Fried- lein, Bill Neuman, Charles Ackley, Earl Gray- Mgr. . This season showed Mendota scoring 278 points while their opponents scored only 25 points. They were the champs in the Rock River Conference and placed third in the I.V. Conference. This was a triumphant start for Coach Dewitz in his lirst year. Victories were over Dixon 154-DJ, Rochelle 127-Dl, La Salle-Peru 118-ID, Princeton 133-OJ, La Moille C44-DJ and Sheffield 120461. Bob Neuman led the gridders in individual scoring, and Bo Brown was a tackle on Rocky Wolie's 2nd All-State team. Coaches Jack, Meyers, and Dewitz THE 1920 FOOTBALL M MEN-STARTING AT LOWER LEFT: Dick Smith, Leo Guilioyle, Gilbert Blotch. Iohn Buck. Reginald Henning, Edward Boisdori, Herman Esterday. lim Knauer, Courtney Nieman. Art Maus, Harry Kaufman, Frank Spenader. Harry Potter, LeRoy CBootsj Faber, Steve Madden. Coach Iack's 1920 squad had only six regulars from the previous season. Nevertheless, the season's record was 5 wins against 4 losses. Mendota scored 207 points to their opponents' 137. Victories were over Galva 15401. Princeton MU-DJ, Kewanee C22-72, Genesee C19-7j, and Ottawa 159-OJ. The team will long remember the Thanksgiving afternoon they played a vastly superior Normal University High team which could be classed with small colleges. To quote irom the 1921 M Yearbook, The home boys fought a losing iight but never gave up although many oi them were badly crippled. CFina1 score was Normal U.H. 63, Mendota DJ R -4' , My ft 55 af UFUS DEWITZ coached at Mendota High School for fourteen years, from the fall of 1928 through the 1941-'42 year. ln these years football at Mendota rose to the major sport that it is today. Coach Dewitz, a graduate of the University of Nebraska where he was All-American, lost no time in build- ing strong MHS teams. His first team in 1928 ended the season with an 8-1-1 record. The 1929 squad ended with 7 wins, no losses, and 2 ties. Mendota scored 175 points to their opponents' 14. lDepue and Princeton with 7 points each were the only teams to score on Mendota that season.l Coach Dewitz's overall record while at Mendota was 69 wins, 37 losses, and 14 ties, not counting the '31 season for which we have no record since a yearbook was not printed in '32. When he left MHS, Mr. Dewitz went to St. Charles, Illinois, where he remained as coach until his retirement recently. THE PICTURE to the right shows the letter winners ot the 1930 squad. The team finished the season with 6 wins. l loss, and I tie. Mendota scored 159 points to their opponents' 49. ,. yi -sekm . My b W W - V, 4 , 1 ' .ft li 3, 1 r , U- . ff . , of Qs . , . N ' . ., 5 'QMISLW Y f5Ql3 Jovi ' AUSTIN Q5-1 . N CG55 KFNNYU ,. ., fwi,.,.r 'gr I c 5 UANKEJ Q t QQ it 'wwqn , ' g' vtfgpy - 1 U ft Z .3 --M 1 9 v f 5 - s.-.ff ' ' .e s ' +11 - - . ' . Y Q iw 71 5121 -Q Z M -v ,431 , .rg- meeerc K 3 -g . 1 it cxoecos F ' AMBLEW , . ' . y Y 1 3 I ,D 4 1-- V , 'ooN mcHEm 5469 ' Al'5N1CK QP Q I ,JAQOISS ' SPiaowv':3Ar-zurcncc .- '- +0 , ,, 3 'ltotf' ' K -- -- . TENHW aiu. NEvMAN cvs. -' 57 95-5-s,,'a. ' 5 .il TJIFE '- 5- 7 ,W Y 'v5.1wy,f K! A 5-:veg . , - . to -. - 1 Q 'fi s- Wd ra - . tse .5+ ':1. -- ' frifzzfiie Q ' f . g H ff -35' - ' Q11 ' L 25.11 'N 4.1 ,-1 'ff ff.: if ff -. e I .51-1 lfyfll 151 - '- :H Ig - .ga 9 sefss . ' ' ' V . - '? .l xi 1' ' ' w i ' 7 I ' 'A 'I' f 55' . 'Lal 'g if -Y-1 'rr-na 19353 FOJIDTBALL 'IAEAMEBACK gowidcguctt , '. 'M , Eff Q If Dewitz. rt c ntyre. ay anney, ona ui- 2Ji,: 1 - 'j M my ' : M 5,53 ig: rg.: , ,. -1 loyle. Kenneth Spitz, Allan Knauer. Iohn Rutis- JPY' ' fesgxgfgg hanger, Mgr.: CENTER now: Irwin Dial. Robert 'r. 'f,,. 7 '- of I Hickok. Clarence Worsley, Hbie Shapiro. Bill ifvglgff-- 'i J j,iQj1Ff,4 .,.. xr Inf - 'ijlysi , VM. 1 Marmion, Bruce McDonald. Frank Becket: FRONT fi fit t z 1 'M Q-yi ffli? - 'ii igigl ' ,rio ,y um-,I 7 ROW: Allen McClenthen. Robert Kaufman. Donald - 1- I 2 1 4 f ' 'Q-j ,,..,,,g1 te,ff51-.iisisgg t 1 Salander. Richard Gebhart, Robert Gilman. Good Wi' 1' 6 ' ' 1' ffm lv 'f ' ' K' 5' 1 5 team work and deception were the main stand- VV 1. , Q, 1, ' 3i 9 Q M ' 1 ',..g ' 'Q . ' M points ot a team that was light and not excep- ,TWYQQ . 4- l 1 .V 'f ', -791 fe, 1 '1 'qi 'Li ,JL iff tionallg fast. There are some discrepancies in ' SVN Lg e 1 4e5'f2.,,g,,k y y., ,ye- 1 -, .- T, 'v,,, Ulf.. X niffkir rh ,,-pg., 3j ,glt,:,w ,J-f:,, the 19 7 Atodnem write up, but the record seems - Q, N551 UQ , 3' . ' i . I' -2:1 A ' gf 4' tg to hav? lzeixaalive wins, tio losses. one ge with 'lt' 'V f--G:!'JK fg:H 9t'1' i,,1'1fts 'A 1 ' 'If . 'ii i ' l a tota o points to t e opponents' U. Vic- 7 J- Q? if, 1' 'V . 5-. '- 9 ,n, ' L l 'lf , tories were recorded over Princeton U8-UI. Amboy .R ' H2 gf' -Llgsih -N. e.,, 5,12 . Q , ,,, A M,g, ,,.,r.g F Ft' J-QT'-.5 419-71. Rochelle C25-121. Berviam 139-01. and '1-if -,F ,- ' ' li .. T ' , f Depue 1:7-GJ. The Marmion to McDonald pass I'-1 .I liy ligbgi' ' f-, 'f 7 i ' H ' lf' combination was a noted factor in the season's , f egg' , lf' -5 V ., W Q, HHH f- story. . '-.g,.r..-ff- ' gg-,U ' 1 52. is THE 1940 FOOTBALL SQUAD-BACK ROW: Delbert Holland, Cliiiord Bauer, Bruce Mun- son, Bernard Coss. Alan Munson. Bill Schmitt. Bob Preston. Paul Hochstatter: CENTER ROW: lack Trout, mgr., Elwood Pedersen, Iim Besen- felder. Thomas Lane. flerome Dubbs. Dale Kromm. Robert Faber, Donnell McConville, Coach Dewitz: FRONT ROW: Dennis Edwards, Art Brown. Wayne Spenader, Robert Krenz. Glenn Haries, Frank Seno, Charles Gesslein. Howard Kreiser: LEFT INSERT: Robert Larkin: RIGHT INSERT: Donald Cromwell. The team compiled a won-7. tied-2 record and scored 167 points to their opponents' 45. Sena, Lark- in. and Harjes were placed on the All-Con- ference first team while Spenader. Krenz. Cromwell. Faber, Edwards. and Schmitt re- ceived honorable mention. 2 -.34 .AY ASKETBALL got off to a slow start at Mendota due to the lack of a gym at Blackstone. Games were played outside, weather permitting, and the sport was discontinued when winter set in. After the new high school was built, basketball began to take hold and grow. The l9l9-T920 season was a good one under the coaching of l. L. Dolan. The captain, Roland Bates, was named as probably the best basketball player that ever repre- sented Mendota High. The T920-'21 team, coached by C. A. Jack won 9 and lost 5 and tied l and broke all previous records by playing its way into the semi-finals at the District tournament, losing only to Streator. Her- man Esterday and Dick Smith were placed an the tournament All-Star team. The T924-'25 and '25-'26 seasons were exciting ones for the teams of those years. Coach Meyer's boys came close to winning tournaments both years. Such players as Otto Klinge, Edgar Spenader, Neal Cash, Louis Spenader, Willard Merritt, and Francis Wells played on one or both of the squads. Louis Spenader totaled T20 points in 2l games his iunior year and 271 points in 26 games his senior year. He was selected as captain of the All-Star team at the District tournament in l926. lt would be impossible to name all who have starred. A few names in addition to those above should be mentioned: Reed Sharp, Marty Masear, Lloyd Reeder, George Miller, Red Wangler, Wayne Spenader, Al Loach, Wayne Ritter, Dick McMahon, Curt Truckenbrod, and George Pohl. THE 1338-'39 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS-BACK ROW: Donald Barnickle, Robert Krenz, Glenn Harjes, Donald Thorsen. Clarence Fitzgerald, Lawrence Saland- er, Wayne Spenader, lim Besentelder: CENTER ROW: Ass't Coach Dewitz, Don Mathesius, Clarence Harjes, Willis Ashley, George Miller, Frank Seno. Paul Schmitz, Merle Knox: FRONT ROW: Robert Hessenberger, Don Whitmore. Abie Shapiro, Don Troupis, Lloyd Reeder, lack Reeder, Coach Heinz. This team reached the semi-iinals ol the Sectional Tournament at Moline. COACH DOENIER'S 1953-'54 squad won 18, lost 7. tied l. Players were McMahon, I. Brown, Beardsley, Kessel, Van Hom, Auchstetter. Sondgeroth. Curt Truckenbrod received Special Mention, and Dick McMahon was given Honorable Mention on the Chicago Daily News All'State team. All-Conference honors went to Truckenbrod, McMahon, and Lemrner. COACH ALTIZER's best season was 1958. George Pohl led the Tro- jans in scoring with 281 and in rebounds with 182. The team won 12 and lost ll. Players were: Bumba, Pohl, Saueressig, Gehler, Trucken- brod, Weber, Countryman, Hampson, lacob, Goslin. MHS sports team managers THlS YEAR the Trojans were attended by four well-eXperi- enced and capable managers. These mighty four , Bill Sparky Bryan, lim Pitts Piccatto, Doug T. Miller, and Ray Michel, had many responsibilities which they carried out with the utmost ability. 'lSparky , the head manager, is noted for his friendliness and efficiency. This is his third year at managing. Bill may be small, but in the eyes of the Trojans he is as big as anyone. 'lPitts was a great help to the coaches and teams. lim was well-liked by everybody. His friendly and efficient way of help- ing was beneficial to all. This was lirn's second year at manag- mg. D. T., one of the t'doctors , helped patch up the players with his skilled hands. He was friendly and cooperative, but, most important in a manager, he knew what he was doing. This is his second year at managing. Ray is another manager who will return again next year. He did a wonderful job in raising the spirits of the players. Ray is a quiet, well-liked junior. This was his second year as a manager. MANAGERS-D. T. Miller, football, basketball: Ray Michel, football, basketball: lim Piccatto, football: Bill Bryan. football, basketball. MHS is proud ot the caliber of its coaching staff MENDOTA can rightly be proud of this year's coaching staff for we think it was the best in the his- tory of the school. These coaches acted as one unified body. They strived to teach the boys about sports- manship and fair play. They gave credit not only to the starting boys but also to the hard working fellows who did not quite make the starting team. These men should be congratulated for the fine job they are do- ing. They should be complimented for their abilities not only as coaches but also for their qualities as men, M H S COACHING STAFF-Don Gooden, freshman football, assistant track: Bob Beals, head basketball, track: Bill Booker, frosh-soph basket- ball, assistant football: Herb Rieke. assistant frosh-soph and freshman football, tr-ack: Ted Lewis, varsity football, athletic director: Ioe Rol- lins, varsity football line: Chuck Waity, fresh-soph football, golf: ABSENT: Morris Morgan, freshman basketball. Varsity football's 1960 season 9.1 iv . 6' V T N THE 1920's football at Mendota, under Coach Clarence lack, started becoming the major sport that it is now. In 1927, under Coach H. E. Meyers, the varsity captured third place in the Rock River Conference. The next year brought a new coach to Mendota, Rufus Dewitz. During the early 30's his teams were outstanding. He stayed at MHS from 1928 to 1942, and with the help of a very successful 1940 season his team's overall record was: won, 69 games, lost, 37 and tied, 14. Harold Owens was coach from 1942-46. Under him Mendota finished second in the conference in the 1946 season. Ted Lewis came to Mendota in '47 and has developed winning teams and outstanding players. His teams won the N.C.l.C. conference eight consecutive times, from 1949-1956. Beginning in 1941 MHS athletic teams were named the Trojans, a winning suggestion by Beverly Winters, '45. THE l96O FOOTBALL season proved to be another successful one for the Varsity under Coach Lewis. The Trojans captured second place in the conference, losing only one conference game, and that by a single point. The Trojans' overall record was six wins and two losses, the other loss also by a single point. Special credit must be given to the T-Team, who ran the plays of the opposing teams against the first string varsity every night in practice sessions. The Trojans were upset in their bid for an undefeated season as they lost to St. Bede due to an unfortunate safety. Mendota's lone score came on a Mahar touchdown and the PAT by Walt Piller, ln the first home game of the season Mendota was host to the Ottawa Pirates. The Trojans were the first to break into the scoring column in the first quarter on Bill Motter's five yard line plunge. But the Pirates took the lead in the second quarter to make the score 7-12 in their favor at the end of the half. The Trojans were unable to score until twenty-one seconds remained and Del Gehrke took a Christmann pass to give Mendota a l3-l2 victory. The following week found Mendota rolling over the Geneseo Maple Leafs by a score of 35-12. Motter, Mahar, Munson, Gehrke, and Stauth all scored touchdowns, and Walt Piller kicked five PAT'S. Next the Trojans journeyed to Rochelle to defeat the Hubs 21-7. The first half was a tight defensive game with the Trojans scoring only one touchdown. However, in the second half the offense started to roll as Mendota picked up its third win in a row. VARSITY BACKS AND ENDS-BACK ROW: D. Gehrke. B. Henkel. K. Stauth. Don Miller. H. Rudtke: THIRD ROW: M. Kerns. D. Truckenlorod. R. Iohnson. T. Schummel, K. Althcusr SECOND ROW: Coach Lewis. B. Matter. D. Tones. D. Hoegner, G. Campbell. I. Hunt. T. Lobbins, Mgr. B. Bryan: FIRST ROW: L. Neuhcxlfen, E. Hanson, B. Christmunn. R. Weitzel, I. Mahar, B. Munson. M56 .fe -.Q tbitwk S! ww 1 V. S+. if 1: W . .Y g.. ,ZF get '-s Trojans place second in conference in the Homecoming game Mendota played host to the Prince- ton Tigers. The Trojans took an early first guarter lead, scoring ten points on Bob Munson's touchdown catch and Walt Piller's PAT and field goal. Munson went on to score two more touchdowns with Mahar and Gehrke also figuring in the scoring. 'lMoose Stremlau dominated the tackle chart as the Trojans downed the Tigers 37-lil. The final home game found the mighty Trojans defeating the hapless Hall Red Devils by the score of Sl-6, Ronnie johnson, sec- ond-string halfback, led the scoring with two touchdowns, one a 50-yard punt return. Mahar, Miller, Munson, Christmann, jones, and Motter also scored with one touchdown each. With the Trojans and Rock Falls both undefeated in conference play, Mendota journeyed to the Rocket homegrounds for the de- ciding game of the season. The Rockets were the first to score as they found a receiver open and were able to convert the extra point to take a 7-U lead. Later in the quarter Gehrke caught a Christmann pass and carried it into the end zone. However the PAT attempt was blocked, and Mendota trailed by one point. Both teams failed to score during the remainder of the game. Pass in- terceptions, inopportune fumbles, and an unfortunate penalty halted Trojans scoring threats as Mendota was edged out of first place by a single point. ln the final game of the season Mendota defeated Sterling 27-6. On the opening kickoff Gehrke galloped 80 yards to a TD behind tremendous team blocking, Mahar scored two touchdowns, and Christmann made one. Walt Piller added three extra points to end a victorious season for the Mendota Trojans. competition ALL-AMERICAN 1 Honorable Mention The American Sporting News Duane Stremlau James Mohur ALI.-STATE 1 First Team The Champaign News Gazette The Chicago Daily News The Chicago Amcrizan Duane Stremlau ALL-STATE 1 Special Mention The Champaign News Gazette The Chicago Daily News James Nlahar ALL-STATE 1 Honarubie Mention The Chicago Daily News Delbert Gehrke Loren Rich Robert Munson NORTHERN ILLINOIS ALI.-STAR SQUAD First Team Duane Stremluu Outstanding Commendation Selected by James Mnhar Special Mention Bruce Christmann Delbert Gehrke ALL-AREA Radio Station WCMY, First Team Duane Stremlau James Mahar Robert Munson Ottawa VARSITY LINE-BACK HOW: D. Nance, W. Piller. I. Pohl, D. Stremlau, Doug Miller, G. Fransen: THIRD ROW: W. Williams. I. Herbert, C. Beardsley T Wentz. B. Menzel, W. Marmion: SECOND ROW: C. Betz, W. Biers, L. Barrett, C. Ambler, D. I-Ieltness, I. Vogelsang: FIRST ROW: Coach Booker. L. Rich S Carlson, M. Dickey. C. McLaughlin, Coach Rollins. 2.33 Sc, KNEW? ein nun. 'ref e... '1. fl 'CR' 1 it DELBERT GEHRKE scored Mendota's win- ning TD in the linal 21 seconds just after he took a pass from Christmarm, and raced tor the goal. eluding Pirate tacklers. IIM MAHAR. No. 44, ran 60 yards to score Mendota's second TD with only seconds remaining in the first quarter of the Genesee game. Duane Stremlau and Jim ahar were Co-Captains KEN STAUTH. Trojan end. gained 13 yards on a pass from Bruce Christmann during third-quarter action ol the Trojan's 37-14 win over the Princeton Tigers. Keith Althaus Carlos Ambler Larry Barrett Craig Beardsloy Charles Betz William Biers Gary Campbell Stephen Carlson Bruce Christmanzi Michael Dickey Gary Fransen Delbert Gehrlce Edward Hanson Daniel Holiness Williom Henkel Iohn Herbert Ronnie johnson Richard jones Martin Herns Tom Lobbins james Mahar William Marmiozi Russell Menzel Donnie Miller VARSITY FOOTBALL AWARDS major minor minor major minor minor ma,or major stripe major minor stripe major major minor minor minor major minor minor stripe stripe :ninor major Douglas Miller William Motter Robert Munson Charles McLaughlin David Nance Larry Neuhallen lack Phalen Walter Piller john Pohl Reiner Racltke Loren Rich David Roegner Terry Schammel Kenneth Stauth Duane Stremlau Dale Truckenbrod james Vogelsang Ronnie Weitzel Terrance Wentz William Williams Ray Michel, Mgr. Doug T, Miller, Mgr. jim Piccatto, Mgr. Rill Bryan, Mgr major stripe stripe minor stripe major minor stripe major major stripe minor minor major stripe major minor major minor minor major major major stripe TROIAN TEAM STATISTICS dota ponents Men Total Yards Gained 2985 Total Yards Lost 45l First Downs IU4 Punts Z4 Fumbles I7 Total Points l97 Touchclowns 29 PA T. I9 Field Goal I INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS KEY TROIAI-I PLAYERS Tackles D. Strcinlau Yards gained rushing I. Mahar D. Gehrke I3 Motter Total coxnts scored I Mahar B. Munson D. Gehrlce Points alter touchdown W. Field goal VV'. Piller Piller 7 375 64 29 ZI 72 II 4 U El 949 750 364 64 30 30 I9 I SCHEDULE Wo They 7 St. Eeole 8 I3 Ottawa l2 35 Geneseo I2 21 Rochelle 7 37 Princeton I4 SI Hall S 6 Rock Falls 7 27 Sterling 6 II.C.I.C. CONFERENCE STANDINGS Sourh VVest Division Rock Falls Mendota Rochelle Princeton Hall Gencseo Rock Falls handed Mon- iiota its only conference defeat. The Troians were beaten by only one point, our the loss put 'them in second place in the con- fCT9l'fC6 BOB MUNSON is downed on Geneseo's 31 yard line after making cz first down on a fake punt formation. This maneuver helped set up a TD scored by Del Gehrke. leaders of another line Lewis-coached Trojan team BILL MOTTER, Troian back, scores Mendota's second touchdown during third-quarter action against Rochelle. The final score read: Mendota ZI, Rochelle 7. Q K 1:5 was . X we ' eff ci 'i Qse SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL-BACK HOW: Coaches Gooden and Waity, D. Long. B. Smith. I. Christmann. R. Haley. K. Klein. I. Loebach. D. Wuieck. I.. Brew- baker. Coach Rieke: THIRD ROW: H. Becker. D. Davis, H. Sheridan. H. Gallagher. R. Medlar, R. Bun-tba. D. Avery. W. Whitmore, C. Goebel: SECOND ROW: I. Cline. W. Hanson, W. Rider. S. Iacobs. I. Larsen. D. Murdock. G. Smith. R. Sander. D. Brown. I. Goebel. R. Kent: FRONT ROW: R. Graff. B. Beemer. T. Yost. N. Alsl-rouse. I. Betz. I. Musick, D. Baker, D. Pohl, F. Wagner, P. Wood. I. Flaherty. Frosh-Soph footbal f s 'T RIOR T0 1924, there was only one football team at MHS. ln the fall of '23, the second team was originated. This was com- posed of those who were unable to qualify for the varsity. By 1929 the underclasses has their own team, the Lightweights, and entered interscholastic competition. Through the years, the team became known as the B Squad, and finally in 1940 it was called the Frosh- Soph, since 1948 they have been known also as the Jaytees. It was not until '47 that the Frosh-Soph team, under Coach Doenier, began to receive recognition. Between the years of '50 and '55, Doenier's Jaytees won the conference championship five times and came in second in '52. Under Coach Altizer, they were un- beaten and unscored upon in NCIC competi- tion in '57, Coach Waity's '60 squad, by win- ning the conference, upholds the Frosh-Soph tradition. COACH WAITY'S Frosh-Soph team had a very impressive season this year. Winnirig seven games and losing only one Ca non-conference contestl placed the team first in the conference. This record can well be accredited to the Wonderful team spirit displayed by all the bovs along With their above-average ability. The Iaytees got off to a good start, especially in the first three games. These were all shutouts by the Frosh-Soph squad, even though the games were hard fought to the finish. The first three contests were Won by scores ot 12-O, 6-U, and 39-O against the St. Bede, Ottawa, and Genesee teams respectively, Since these games were all against teams from larger schools, they were sizeable victories for Mendota, When the team met Rochelle, the Iaytees still were able to emerge victorious, although by a smaller margin. The final score was i3-7. The points continued to accumulate for the Frosh-Soph as they won over Princeton with a score of 29-6. ln this Homecom- ing game, the Iaytees scored 20 points in the first five minutes of the game and continued to outrank the Princeton team throughout the evening. in the next two games, the Iaytees again triumphed, winning over Hall and Rock Falls by scores of 19-7 and 20-7. These games were important victories for Mendota. The Rock Falls game com- pleted the Iaytees' conference schedule, and their Win clinched for them the conference championship. The last game of the season proved to be a stumbling block for the unbeaten Iaytees as they fell before Sterling, who defeated them by a score of 20-7, From the eight performances of the Iaytees this year, Mendota is almost assured of a strongly-backed varsity squad for next sea- son. Among the many outstanding players on the 1960 Frosh-Soph team who deserve mention were Willie Hanson, Scotty Iacobs, Bob Haley, Lynn Brewbaker, Bruce Smith, Iim Christmann, Iohn Larsen, and Doug Long. .laytees capture first place in conference pla IAYTEE AWARDS TACKLES ASSISTS AVERAGE YARDS PER TRY Don Avery Lynn Brewbaker l6 Rich Becker Bob Haley 22 Scotty icccbs 11-8 Lynn Brewbaker Bruce Smith l3 Bob HGIQY QV7 Dave Brown Iim Christmann 7 Rich Medic, 6-1 Iim Christmann Iohn Larsen 6 Willie Hanson 4-5 Dave Davis Dave Murdock 2 Rick Gallagher Dave Wujeclc 9 Chris Goebel Bill Rider 9 Ieff Goebel Willie Hanson Bob Haley Eflfffliclfsceonbs SCHEDULE SCORING b POQEITS cotty Iaco s Il2g:gKl'3?lg WE THEY Willie Hanson 30 Rich Meaiar 12 Sl' Beale U Bob HCUQY 18 Dave Murdock 6 Olmwu U Doug Long 12 Bm Rider 39 Genesee U Bruce Smith 12 Rich Sander 13 Rochelle 7 lim Musigk 6 Bruce Smith 19 Hqll 7 Rich Medlar 6 Gary Smith 29 Princeton 6 R Sh .d 20 Rock Falls 7 Ogef ef? an 7 steam zo Wayne Whitmore g Dave Wujeck Terry Yost Freshman football ALTHOUGH the Mendota freshman team started their 1960 season by holding their opponents scoreless, they did not maintain this record throughout the year. The team finished with 2 wins and 4 losses. ln the first game, Mendota emerged victorious, beat- ing St. Bede by a score of 7-0, ln the Rochelle game, Mendota again finished the game with a victory, this time with a l4-0 score. DOUG LONG, Mendota irosh-soph gridder, tackles Corsairs hcxlihcxck Tom Stevenson for u 5 yard loss in the final minute of the preliminary game won by Mendota, G-0. ln the next four games, the Frosh scored only 6 points against their opponents. The six points were scored in the Dixon game in which the Frosh were defeated, Z7-5. In the Rock Falls, Princeton, and Hall games, the team was scoreless while the opponents' scores were 18, l8, and l4 respectively. Gooden and Rielce were coaches of this team which gave more boys opportunity for sports participation. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL-BACK ROW: P. Wood, I. Loebcch, B. Higgins. W. VVheeler, R. Bone, I. Beckel, D. Carnahan, I. Hampton, I. Donahue, S. Dancey, L. Snyder, Couch Rieke: MIDDLE ROW: Mgr. I. Walker, D. Pohl, M. Benrdsley, R. Becker, C. Brokaw, R. Curdot, P. Mcxrmion, M. Mrxrmion, R. Zolper, C. Goebel, I. Musick, D. Meade, Coach Gooden: FIRST ROW: F. Wagner, I. Sams, I. Thompson, K. Scheidenhelm, T. Guilloyle, I. Pitstick, R. Wentz, I. Pohl, B. Swisher, C. Carter, R. Tustnd, I. Cassidy. Varsity basketball RIOR to the building of the new High school, Mendota Basketball teams had to play outside and only when the weather permitted. In the new building, basketball began to roll at Mendota. Not only did the teams increase in size, but also in ability. The enthusiasm of the fans aided greatly. Many teams in the past have brought glory to Mendota High School. ln 1939, Coach Dewitz's boys won the Regional Tournament at Princeton and reached the Semi-final at Moline. The 1943 team, coached by Mr. Doenier, also won the Regional Tournament at Princeton, and lost to Normal in the Sectional. Once again basketball at MHS is on the up swing as the record of the 1961 year indicates. VARSITY BASKEl'BALL-BACK RONVZ Coach Beals, G Shirey, L. Neuhallen, B. Hanson, 1. Mahar, D. Geh hits rl-ze, I. Piccat new heights in i960-61 THE MENDOTA TBOIANS, under 'lireshmanu coach Bob Beals, corked their 1960-61 cage season with the best results in twelve years. Their record ot 17 wins and 6 losses is also one of the best in the history ol the school. They tallied their best conference record in six years with 8 wins and 3 losses to secure third place in the NClC. The mighty Trojans ended their season with a 452 shooting average, the envy of many teams. Mendota also averaged the high- est point average per game in MHS history C694 pointsl. Many thanks to Mr. Beals who has brought basketball enthusi- asm to an all-time high in Mendota. There are many reasons tor this upswing in interest. For instance, Willie Hanson placed first in the NCIC as a result ol scoring 236 points for a 21.5 point average per conference game. 1-le also challced up 121 assists. Bruce Christmann snagged a grand total of 401 rebounds. Ed Hanson led the Trojans with 78 personal fouls. Way to go, Ed! Seriously, Ed committed them as a result ol the tremendous defense he played all season. Brother l'Will captured the free throw award with a .782 average. Kent Carnahan and lim Mahar were both potent weapons and continual threats to the worthy opposition. Miller, K, Carnahan, B. Childers, B. Christmann, I. Pohl, R. Vxleitzely SECOND ROW: B. tog FRONT ROW. D. Tones, W. Hanson, B. lohnson, I. Harit. Kd! NJ, Carnahan and Christmann - Trojan oo-captains Determination and consistent effort brought the Trojans into the winning column at the start of the new year, They kept up this win- ning trend by scoring eleven consecutive victories. Remember the 22nd of December, l96O? That was the evening the Mendota Trojans racked up their first conference victory over Dave Keeley and the Dixon Dukes, who were highly rated at the time. This gave the Trojans the psychological boost they had been striving for. When the final gun sounded Willie Hanson had 28 points, Bruce Christmann had 29 rebounds, and the Trojans had an 84-62 victory. During the Ottawa-Marquette Holiday Tournament the only team to defeat Mendota was Serena, who went on to win the tourna- ment. The game was up for grabs until the closing seconds, the final score being 69-68. Probably Mendota's finest exhibition of teamwork occurred on lanuary 7 when the home team played host to the Marquette Cru- saders. lt was one of Christmann's best gamesg Bruce snagged l8 rebounds and scored 22 points. Kent Carnahan and Willie Hanson each scored l9 points to boost the Trojans to an easy 84-68 win. The Trojans took a big stride forward when they downed Ke- wanee on Ianuary l3. The Boilermakers, slated to win because of their 3-l conference record, were surprised by a sharp Mendota ball club. Willie Hanson led his teammates to a 72-58 victory as he hit on l6 of l8 free throw attempts for a 24 point total, Sophomore Willie Hanson's 27 points again led the Mendota Trojans to victory, this time over the Ottawa Pirates. This win was a must for Mendota if they wanted to stay in the conference race. Their objective was obtained as they secured a 49-22 lead at the end of the third quarter. Kent Carnahan, All-African nominee, controlled the boards with l4 rebounds. The Trojans moved on to ground the Rock Falls Rockets with a 69-63 victory. This NCIC win gave Mendota a 6-2 conference record. Coach Beals' club got off to a slow start but came back to secure the victory. The Hanson brothers, Ed and Willie, kept the Rockets busy with their fine ball-handling and defense. Superlative hardly describes the excellent shooting performance turned in by Wee Willie Hanson in the game against Streator. The sophomore sensation tallied a grand total of 39 points to set a new MHS scoring record. The Bulldogs put in a good showing, but they were simply over-powered. The Trojans' 9l-7U victory placed them third in the NCIC, one of the roughest conferences in the state. As the Mendota Trojans entered the Rochelle tilt, they did not know they were destined to play for the conference championship in one week. They did know, however, that they had to win. With this in mind they played one of their finest, if not the finest, games of the season. Mendota's defense made the difference in the tilt. The Trojans, who were behind until the end of the third quarter, finally pulled ahead and went on to capture a 65-56 win. Christmann headed the scoring column with 22 points, On the evening of February l7 a large crowd of Mendota fans traveled to the Sterling fieldhouse. Hopes were high, but the out- come left something to be desired. Although four of the five starters were fouled out, Mendota neither gave up nor let up in their efforts. The Trojans weren't beateng they were just on the short end of an 84- 69 score when the horn sounded, ending the game. The MHS varsity did, however, tie for third place in the conference standings. Ed Hanson turned in his best performance of the season as the Trojans downed the Hall Red Devils by an 89-83 score in their first game of the L-P Regional Tournament. jim Mahar and Willie Hanson each turned in 20 points that night. Two nights later Bruce Christ- mann chalked up 23 points to give the Mendota club an 8l-69 vic- tory over Princeton. This win gave the Bealsmen a shot at the Re- gional title. By downing the Devils and the Tigers, the Trojans avenged two of their conference losses. in the final game against L-P a fatigued Trojan squad bowed out to the fresh Cavaliers, who had a very high shooting percentage that night. The L-P team had a truly great night and wound up on top of an 88-75 score. Looking over the l96U-61 season, the Tro- jans did very well in spite of their discour- aging start. Willie Hanson took care of much of the scoring and displayed excel- lent ball-handling throughout the season. He was elected to the first team of the All- Conference squad by the coaches of the NCIC schools, Bruce Christmann improved the most of all his teammates and was a good all-around player. This 6'4 center spent much of his time clearing the boards. Ed Hanson was the l'stabilizer of the Tro- jan squad, he never lost his head, no mat- ter how tight the situation. Kent Carnahan gave good solid backing to Bruce's re- bounding and the general Mendota de- fense. jim Mahar exhibited fine defensive work during the entire season. Doug Miller and Ron lohnson appeared to be the most promising of the reserves. A fast break, strong defense, and good rebounding and shooting put the Mendota Trojans in the winning bracket for the l96U- 61 season. LOOKS EASY, doesn't it? Willie Hanson goes all alone for cz lay-up. Trojans NAME Kent Carnahan larnes Mahar Bruce Christinann Ed Hanson . . . Willie Hanson .. Delbert C-ehrke . Ken Stauth Ron lohnson .. Doua K, Miller Dick lone-s . Ron Weitvel . Robloin Childers lohn Pohl .... . Bill Shirey .,.... George Cassidy . Offensive Points, attempted, FGM, age, PTS, total field goals made, PCT, percent, FTA, free throw in action ED HANSON 1101, Trojan guard, scores two points during 4th quarter action of the Dixon game. Kent Carnahan K55J cmd Bruce Christ- mann C502 await the outcome of Ed's shot. STATISTICS GAME REBOUNDS TOT TGA FGM PCT FTA FTM PCT AVG Prs orr DEF Tor AsT GA ... 241 100 .415 72 47 .352 IU 7 247 93 142 235 45 23 ... 203 89 .432 68 37 .544 9.3 215 57 49 lO6 73 23 ... 239 132 .457 153 79 .513 14.9 343 195 203 401 47 23 ... 153 72 .470 84 50 .595 3.4 194 21 7l 92 99 23 .,. 237 143 .498 225 173 .782 20.1 432 33 45 78 121 23 . 86 35 .407 28 l3 ,434 3.7 83 17 Z6 43 Z1 22 . l8 3 .333 1 0 4 1.0 12 3 2 3 1 12 . 4 1 .250 IU 4 .400 .4 3 4 5 5 3 l5 . 19 ll .579 16 9 .563 1.7 31 12 l9 31 2 18 . 5 1 .200 3 1 .333 .3 3 1 3 4 1 12 . 1 0 4. fee- 0 44-4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 4 4 4 4 3 . 1 4 2 4 4 0 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 4 1 1 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 4 4 4 4 0 1310 590 .450 332 413 .323 4 4 435 570 1005 413 23 l596, Defensive Points, l397, Offensive Average, 69.4, Defensive Average, 60.7 Key: FGA, s attempted, FTM, free throws made, AVG, field goals game aver- points scored, OFF, offensive, DEF, defensive, TOT, total, AST, assists, GA, games played. VARSITY AWARDS Bruce Christmann . ..... Chevron Kent Carnahan .. Chevron Ed Hanson . .. . Chevron lim Mahar r..v., Chevron Delbert Gehrke .. Chevron Willie Hanson .... ... Major Bill Shirey ..,,, .. . Major Duane Stremlau . , .. . Minor lohn Pohl .,..,,. Minor lim Piccatto .... . .. Minor Ron Wcitzel .., .., Minor Larry Neuhalfen ... .., Minor Robbin Childers .. .. Minor Dick lones .,,,. ,,. Minor Ron lohnson ,,. ... Minor Iohn Hartt .. Minor Doug Miller .,,.. Minor George Cassidy , . Minor KENT CARNAHAN. Trojan forward. hit on a long jump shot. This added two points to the Mendota score during the Kewanee game. l96U-61 VARSITY SCHEDULE Earlville ... .... 52 , .... 53 Amboy . . .,.. 67 ...,,, 54 Princeton , , . . . 52 ,,,. . . 64 Hall ...., .... 5 9 ,..... 54 St, Bede ., ..,. Sl , ... 35 Dixon ..... . . ,... 84 ..,... 52 Woodlandi' . . i... 74 , , ,, , 48 Serenal' 63 69 Geneseo . . ,... 58 ....,i 47 Marquette . ... 84 .... .. 58 Kewanee .. ,..72...,..53 St.Bede... ...57...i,42 Ottawa . . .,.. 55 ,..,.. 51 DeKalb .... . , , G3 , . , 59 Rock Falls . ... 59 .... . 63 Streator ... ,.., 9l .,,. .. 70 Rochelle ..,65...,..56 Marquette . .,. 87 .... .. 75 Amboy.. ...59....,,39 Sterling ,... ..,. 6 9 ...... 84 Hall' .... ., . 89 ..... . 83 Princeton' . ... 8l .,.. ,. 69 LaSalle-Perut ..,....... 75 ...... 88 'fdesignates Ottawa-Marquette Holiday Tour- nament 'designates Regional Torriamerit ALMOST UNBELIEVABLE was the execution of this play in the Rochelle game. Willie Hanson C155 threw the ball backward over his right shoul- der to Bruce Christmann KSUD, who scored. IIM MAHAR scored two points for WE THEY Mendota on the home court early in the season. .laytees place first in NCIC fresh-soph conference 'T 5ie . . . EGINNING rn the mid-forties, Mendota High School originated a regular Frosh-Soph basketball team. Prior to that time, there had been second teams, B squads, and lightweights who were not quite good enough for the var- sity. ln 1926 there were the Pee Wees, com- posed of underclassmen, who followed the same schedule as the varsity. The name of Junior Trojans began in 1945 and was changed in 1946 to Jaytees, this name remaining throughout the years. Except for this year, there have been no conference championships, but in 1949 and 1951 the teams placed second with 5-4 and 7-2 records respectively. While playing on these squads, the boys did and do gain much valuable experience and learn good sportsmanship, thus preparing them for a spot on the varsity team. THE MENDOTA IAYTEES compiled a remarkable record this season winning 20 out of 21 games, thus enabling them to take first place in the rugged North Central Illinois Conference. ln doing this, the Iaytees defeated the tough Rochelle team which had beat- en them in the Rock Falls Frosh-Soph Invitational Tournament, in Which the Iaytees placed third behind Rochelle and Rock Falls. Coach Booker's fast breaking team began their fine season With a 52-47 victory over the Earlville Raiders. Hog Sheridan proved to be the outstanding player as he tallied 21 points, Although outscored in the first quarter by the Amboy Clippers, the Iaytees came back to defeat them by a score of 52-37, The third game of the season found the Iaytees up against a hard-fighting Princeton five. ln the second half with 1:15 left to play, Bruce Smith scored a field goal and a free throw to break the ice after eight minutes of playing time had lapsed Without a Mendota score. The laytees emerged the victors by a score of 42-31, The Hall Red Devils became the fourth victim of the mighty Iaytees. Half time showed a comfortable lead of 37-17 for Men- dota, and the final score revealed a lopsided 66-37 victory. Extending their perfect record to five victories, the Iunior Tro- jans tromped the St. Bede team by a score of 52-29, The Iaytees' next foe was the Dixon Dukes Whom they played on their home floor. A half-time score of 25-18 typified the play of the evening as the Ir. Trojans emerged the victor with a 49-37 score. FBOSH-SOPH BASKETBALL-BACK ROW: P. Wood. B. Haley. B. Smith. I. Christmcxnn. I. Loebcxch. S. Iacobs. I. Larsen: FRONT ROW: Couch Booker. D. Avery. N. Alshouse. I. Goebel. B. Scmder. B. Beamer. R. Shericln n. - I , ' ' -' ' ' The following Friday night found Cfeneseo yielding to a 56-47 win by the Iaytees. lt was a close first quarter, but Mendota took command of the game in the following three quarters. Bruce Smith led the scoring as he dropped in 2l points. Coach Booker's fine young team posted another victory against the Marquette Crusaders with a score of 5l-32. ln their ninth game of the season, the Iaytees outscored Ke- wanee by a score of 77-53. Rag Sheridan played his best game of the season by dropping in 26 points, 22 of which were scored dur- ing the first half of the game. Most of Coach Booker's reserves played during the fourth quarter of this contest. Mendota kept its slate clean by defeating St. Bede with a score of 44-42. Ottawa met the laytees on Mendota's home court, The lunior Trojans were really hct during the third quarter, scoring 29 points while holding their opponents to only 8. The subs were sent in for the fourth quarter and scored l7 points. The Ottawa Corsairs came out on the losing end as the final score read 78-45. The faytees did it again by beating the Dekalb Barbettes at the Dekalb court. Smith was the leader this time, scoring l7 points. When the final gun went off, the score read 53-35 in favor of Men- dota. The win gave the Iaytees a 7-U record in the N.C.I.C. Con- ference. Mendota was host to the Rock Falls club on February 3. Al- though the Rockets proved to be a tall team, the laytees were vic- torious over their opponents by a great margin of 76-38, ln the final stanza of the game, the Iaytees were leading by 25 points, and the remainder of the team saw action. Iohn Larsen had his best night of the season as he pumped in l9 points. The laytees' next victims were the Streator Ir. Bulldogs. lt was a hard fought contest for both teams. Streator led the scoring for the first half of the game, the board reading 25-24. In the third quarter, Mendota took the lead by 30-25, this lead was then main- tained throughout the entire game with the final buzzer sounding when the score read 5l-43. Hog Sheridan led the scoring with 22 points. Mendota's fine young team added another victory to their win column by defeating a tough Rochelle squad. This team had earlier in the season edged the laytees for their only loss of the year. Spirit and excitement engulfed the gymnasium as the Frosh-Soph handed the Hublets their first loss. Rag Sheridan contributed about 4652, of a 53-47 score with a 19 point total. The following night saw a scrappy Marquette team give the Iaytees a rough time. As the final gun sounded, the laytees had won their l6th game in l9 starts by a score of 48-43. ln the last home game of the season, the laytees met the Am- boy Clippers for the second time. Every one of the reserves saw action during the game, and at the sound of the final buzzer the score read 79-35 in favor of the Mendota Iaytees. Coach Booker, in his first year at Mendota. has much to be proud of as his Frosh-Soph team took undisputed possession of the Conference Championship with a record of ll wins and no losses. This was one of the most exciting games of the season as the laytees had to come from behind to claim the victory. Action was the theme of the entire game, as Sterling led at the first quarter l4-ll. Mendota's rebounding wasnt quite up to par, but their scoring was accurate and the second quarter ended 28-26 in their favor. The battle raged back and forth during the third quarter with the laytees in the lead at its end, 42-39. Still anyone's ball game, it continued at a fast scoring pace. Sterling pulled to within 4 points of Mendota, but the Iavtees held their lead and proved their right to the championship. This game concluded the Iaytees' fine season with a record of 20 wins and only l loss, Congratula- tions to a fine team, who will make the varsity of tomorrow. IAYTEE ROGER SHERIDAN 1333 scored u basket near th close of the third quarter to give Mendota a 37-31 lead. Th Iaytees defeated Rochelle, 53-47. STATISTICS Total Game Free Throv Points Average Percentag Sheridan 325 l5.5 74.520 Smith 257 l2.8 59,5913 Sander 222 lO.6 62105 Iacobs l54 7.3 59.435 Larsen l54 7.3 52.5oQ WE SCHEDULE THEY 52 Earlville 47 52 Amboy 37 42 Princeton 3l 66 Hall 34 52 St. Bede 29 49 Dixon 37 56 Genesee 37 Sl Marquette 32 77 Kewanee 53 44 St. Bede 42 78 Ottawa 45 53 Dekalb 35 76 Rock Falls 38 5l Streator 43 53 Rochelle 47 46 Marquette 43 79 Amboy 35 66 Sterling 56 LETTER WINNERS hog Sheridan Bruce Smith Scotty Iacobs Rich Sander John Larsen Bob Haley Ieff Goebel IAYVEE BASKETBALL - BACK ROW: D. Gehrke, R. Weitzel. I. Pohl. R. Childers. D. K. Miller. G. Cassidy, L. Neuhcxlfen: FRONT HOW: D. Iones. B. Shirey. I. Piccatto. R. Iohnson. I. Hcrtt: ABSENT: K. Sttxuth. D. Stremlmu. Jayvee Basketball proved to be a source of Freshman basketball played on Saturday knowledge, experience and fun to fourteen junior and mornings, gave twenty-two freshman boys the oppor- senior boys. Playing their games on Saturday morn- tunity of participating in high school athletics, Seeing ings, these boys compiled a 5-4 record by defeating the most action during the year were Don Baker, Rich Amboy, Streator, Marseilles, Marquette, and St. Bede. Becker, Ierry Donahue, Chris Goebel, Ioe Loebach, Their losses were to St. Bede, Princeton, Marquette Fred Wagner, Phil Wood and Richard Bohn. and Ottawa. Rich Becker was elected captain of the squad by his teammates, High point man was Phil Wood with ll4, and Don Baker had the best tree throw percent- age for the season. The team had a none too successful season winning tour and losing six. Victories were scored over Prince- ton, St. Bede, Amboy, and Marseilles on the home floor, Their defeats were to Ottawa twice, Princeton, Streator, Marquette, and Rochelle. Although the rec- The live top scorers were Deb Gehrke with 92 points, Doug K. Miller, 855 Ron Iohnson, 787 Ken Stauth, 675 and Dick Iones with 56. Iayvee Basketball also provided an opportunity of participation to those boys who did not see much ac- tion with the varsity. Delbert Gehrke and Bill Shirey were awarded ma- ord is not too impressive, the boys gained experience ior letters and all ot the other boys received minor and knowledge which will make them valuable ad- letters. ditions to the Frosh-Soph team next year. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL - BACK ROW: Mr. Morgan. coach: C. Goebel. H. Bohn. I. Hampton. D. Carnahan. I. Donahue. W. Wheeler. D. Baker. I. Pohl. Manager: MIDDLE ROW: I. Sums. P. Wagner. H. Becker. R. Wagner. H. Fischer. C. Copper: FIRST HOW: T. Guilloyle. B. Smith, F. Davis. I. Kostouros. I. Thomson: ABSENT: R. Weitzel. M. Beclrdsley. I. Lcebuch. P. Wood. V ' , 'N'j-YH ' '-'- t W ' dw .1 . T ' ...E T . i ci' 'uri , Sf me rx .. .. A. X 1 . - W Q . I, 5. I .. .,..,. ,.. ., b ,,.... t ,.., . ... ,V H . K I- S M y K . H 5 1 . ' A ' W ':1. , ire H-rf . . ' V 'f f' ' V V, .2 - l P I I .qv f Q, ' 1 Mix llih Ai 1 . ' Wt? 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T 1 'SSAT T 1 . -itta-.'55.f.Vl.iiV 1 ' eff '2.J1f S' X. .- ' x fi- ,gs me V-It -' t ,. ff ,V if -V ' ge E225 - , l 3 -1 1 3' .J tr fr o -f . -T,.,f4lf-.wff-Errfiff ,'f ' K .:L ffyatsfl. rss- V. . tmtit-Mita ea i M, rrf. ff 1 4... ,Aoi in gm, .Q- GOLF-LEFF TO RIGHT: M. Kerns, W. Shirey, D. Schmehr, M. Marmion, W. Murmion. M. Heidmcmn. C. Copper. l- Phulen, Mr. Wuxty. Couch. R. Grey, E. Savwin, W. Whitmore, L. Brewbuker. D. Carnahan. R. Iucob. W. Schmehr: ABSENT: V. Kaz- lowski, S. Carlson, R. Hose. G. Leiser, D. Roeqner, D. Murdock. Golf is a growing spring sport IN ITS SECOND YEAR at MHS, golf is gaining popu- larity. This is shown by the increased number of boys out this spring. This year Mendota should be able to have a fine season as five lettermen are returning. They are: Bill Marmion, Dave Schmehr, Ron Iacob, Wayne Whitmore, and Gary Leiser. When this page was sent to press our golf team had had one meet. In a close match, Rochelle won 6-4. Mendota's second team Was defeated 8-2. There were five MHS players on each team. The point totals are two each for W. Whitmore, W. Marmion, and I. Phalen. lT MIGHT BE MENTIONED that another spring sport, baseball, has never been popular at Mendota. lt is mentioned in the l9ll Atodnem, but with only the statement that owing to the inclemency of the Weather, we have had but one baseball game this spring. IVIABS give sports a boost IN THE SPRING of 1946 the MABS organization was first organized. The club was originated and the name of the Mendota Athletic Booster Society was suggested by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Faber and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Serup. The purpose of the society is to support, sustain, advance, promote and encourage athletic events and sportsmanship in the community. Through the excellent cooperation of all officers, coaches and the public, this society has grown to be one of the most active athletic booster clubs in existence today. One of the many promotions sponsored by the MABS since its start is the annual MHS athletic ban- quet honoring the school's athletes as guests. The MABS also provide programs at athletic events. They helped design and construct the football scoreboard at the football field and also helped get enough funds for new and bigger bleachers. STANDING: Robert Beals, Lloyd Doenier, Robert Masters, Ken Gehler. Bill Brown. Ierry Wood. ,I. W. Price. SEATED: Rev. Anderson. Ken Butler, Pele Elliot. Ted Lewis, lim Valek. The picture was taken at the I961 MABS banquet. Pele Elliot. Coach at the University of Illinois, was guest speaker. CURRENT TRACK RECORDS Y JEE' RACK AND FIELD as a sport was not started at Mendota High School until the spring of 1920. Clarence Jack was coach. The records as established by the 1921 track and held team are printed below. The oldest standing record for many years was John Buck's 220 yd. dash of 23 seconds flat. MHS boys tried un- successfully for 39 years to break this record, then in 1959 Bill Leiser broke it with a time of 22.7. ln 1939 Don Whitmore won the state championship in iavelin. Since the event was later outruled, this is a record that will stand. The teams of '46, '47, and '48 were outstanding. Four school records were broken each year, and each year MHS contestants qualified to go to State. ln '46 these were: Jim Schmitt ldiscusl, 1erryStremlau 14401, and Roger Butler lpole vaultl. Eldon Prather and the relay team lBrewbaker, Prather, Stremlau and Arthursl starred in that year also. In '47 four qualitied to go to State: Don Serup, Dave Westerman, Roger Butler, and Wallace Hawke. Hawke tied for tirst place at the State with a record-breaking 12 ft. 3 in. vault. In '48 MHS took second in the District and Conference meets. The relay team lBrewbaker, Faber, Westerman, Serupl uv and Jim Hickok in pole vault went to State. MHS has had two other state champs to complete its list of four. In 1955 Norman Ehlers won the discus, and in 1956 Bill Brown won the shot put. Both Ehlers and Brown have starred on the University of Illinois track teams. Records are made to be broken. We regret that it is impossible to name every winner and star. MHS has reason to be proud of many. 1921 TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS 50 yard dash ...........,.. lohn Buck . ., 58' 100 yard dash .... Iohn Buck ..,.. . 10.6 220 yard dash ,... Iohn Buck ....,. . 23.0 440 yard dash ..,... Gib Truckenbrod . 56.8 880 yard run .......... . . Ted Nieman . . .,.. . . . 2125.4 Mile run ..,,.........., . , , Leo Guilloyle . . . .. . 4245.4 220 Yard low hurdles lohn Buck ...,.. . 25.0 Pole Vault ........, Dick Smith .... 9'l0 High lump .....,.... . . . Gib Blotch . . . . 5'4 Broad lump Gila Blotch ,........,.... l9'3 Discus Don Williams ......... 969174 Shot Put .,.... Clayton Truckenbrod .... 34'2 lavelin .......... Dick Smith ............ 132'8 880 Yard relay .... G. Blotch, I. Buck. OUR FIRST TRACK TEAM was started in 1920. This is the 1921 team that set the records rinted b lc t 1 tt. I h 1921 1 I . p e w a e n t e annual, the members in this picture were not individually identified, but included are Coach lack, Smith, Buck, Esterday, Guiltoyle, G. Truckenbrod, T. Nieman, C. Truckenbrud, Blotch. Williams, Knauer. Madden, Massey. Through April 27, 1961 100 Yard dash ...,.. 10.2 .... L. Reeder ...... .. . 1938 D, Westerman ...,,..... 1948 A. Richard ......, . . .. 1949 T. Brown . ..... 1953 ci 1955 220 Yard dash . 22.7 .,.. B. Leiser .,.. .......... 1 959 440 Yard dash . .... 51.0 D. Serup 1948 880 Yard dash ..... 1159.3 ,... B. Stremlau .. ..., 1956 Mile Run ,.,. ..... 4 140.0 .... R. Larkin ,... .... 1 941 120 yd. HH .... 15.6 .... P. Faber ...,... ..., 1 947 200 yd. LH . .,.. 22.4 .... D. Westerman 1957 180 yd. LH .. .,,, 21.4 ..,. A. Merriman ... .... 1957 Pole Vault ... ... 12'4 .... W. Hawke .... . .... 1947 STATE CHAMP High lump .. .. 5'1 .... L. Dunn .......... .... 1 952 Shot Put 5875737 .... B. Brown .............. 1957 '56 STATE CHAMP Broad lump ...... 2l'53f4 .... B. Brown ............... 1957 Discus .. ,.... 152' 10 .... N. Ehlers ........ .... 1 955 STATE CHAMP 880 Relay .... 1133.4 ..., R. lauch ....... .... 1 955 A. Goslin R. McMahon 1. Brown Iavelin . ,. .. . 200 .... D. Whitmore .... . . . . . 1939 STATE CHAMP Mile Relay .. .... 3134.5 .... 1. Virgil ........ .... l 959 T. Truckenbrod I. Mahar I. Bradshaw H. Esterday, D, Smith 12400 WALLACE HAWKE, State Pole Vault Champ. 1947. IN 1948 the relay team and lim Hickok tpole vaultj went to State. Shown kneeling are Coach Lewis, Lamar Brewbaker. Don Serup, Pen Faber, Iim Hickok. Dave Westennan. and Coach Doenier. Manager Ronnie Lcsee stands in the rear. The relay team capped the trophy at the Conference meet. f 1 kenny! at l MHS VARSITY TRACK SQUAD-STANDING: G. Cassidy. R. Radike. I. Goebel, C. Beeley. D. Miller. K. Carnahan, C. Beardsley. B. Munson. K. Althcxus. R. Iohnson: KNEELING: I. Piccatlo. I. Vogelscxng, D. Iones. W. Piller. B. Moller, M. Dickey, I. Ruberg. D. Gehrke. I. O'Sadnick: ABSENT: E. Hanson. D. Siremlau. R. Weitzel. ALTHOUGH it is too early to predict the outcome of this W year's track season, MHS is expected to be a top contender. The team is loaded with potential and has the ability and de- sire to use it. This year's track coach, Bob Beals who is in his first year of coaching at MHS, is Well experienced in handling boys. He is assisted by Don Gooden and Herb Rieke. These three coaches have given a lot of time and ettort to the train- ing and development of the thinclads. Some of the returning lettermen are Bill Motter, Delbert Gehrke, Iim Goebel, and Duane Stremlau. With the coaches and players working to- gether, we can expect a winning season, MHS FROSH-SOPH THINCLADS-STANDING: B. Higgins. R. Cardoi. L. Snyder. P. Marmion. I. Musick, D. Baker. P. Wood. I. Donahue, I. Becket. I. Cassidy, S. Dcmcey. C. Goebel. F. Wagner: KNEELING: I. Sams. R. Medlar. D. Davis. I. Larsen. D. Long. S. Iacobs, R. Sander. D. Sonclgeroth. B. Roth. manager: R. Truckenbrod: ABSENT: R. Gallagher. I. Goebel. R. Keyi. M , '- i:' L ' Z x 1 Class of 1911 ,L ff-.1 .-653 , q jlfx 'is ve. kb J CTW .Zi lip C . X XL, Biographical sketches - I at X J W . f'f ffl! l ll 1 - of our ? ,i il Anniversary Class 95 l A Fiaeshie, g'OFtU. W I Wynn rlufwlvlif. 11,g7Clf,,g, GILBERT S. SCHALLER President B.H.S,, Baseball, '10, '11p Business Man- ager ATODNEM, lkey. Gilbert S. Schaller attended the University of lllinois and raduated with a B. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then attended University of Washington where he received his Master of Business Administration de ree. He has been employed with Kawneer Nganu- facturin Com an , Western Gear Corpora- tion, Vigbster-Brinkley Manulacturing, H. D. Conkey Company, and Seattle-Tacoma Ship- builders. He was Bonneville Power Adminis- trator and is now a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. ln 1919 he married Florence Ellen Kern: they have two children, Iohn and Gilbert. Mr. Schaller is a member of the Tau Beta Pi, an honorary engineering fraternity, and Sigma Xi, an honorary science fraternity. He has held office in many organizations, is a mem- ber of several professional societies, and is a member oi the Rainier Club in Seattle. FORREST F. FAHLER Vice President. E.M.H.S., Football treasurer, '10. Forrest Fahler was a partner in the Fahler Garage from 1911 to 1934 and a partner in the Fahler Oil Company from 1925 to 1959. He now is retired. ln 1921 he married Edith M. Powell. They have a son and daughter, Charles and Marjorie. Mr. Fahler is a mem- ber of the American Legion, Kiwanis Club. Methodist Church and the Antique Automobile Club. EDITH M. HOLLISTON Secretary. E.M.H.S,, Alumni editor of the ATOD- NEM. Edith Holliston was eaggalged in Red Cross work during the First Ord War. She also attended summer school at DeKalb and was a substitute teacher. ln 1919 she married Harry 1. Fahler. They have one child, Howard O'Nei1l. She has been employed as a book- keeper lor the Mendota National Bank and in the office at the Fahler Oil Company, She has been a volunteer worker at the hospital and has been engaged in the cancer research drive. She is an active member of the Methodist Church. She is presently a homemaker. 'RUTH CRANDALL Treasurer. E.M.H.S.7 Art editor, ATODNEMQ Vice president Junior class, '09-'10, Ruth Crandall married Glen P. Lamberton in 1912. They have two children, Dorothy and Lois. Presently she is a homemaker in San Bernadino, Calif. She is a member of the Woman's Club and is active in Church activi- ties. ELMER G. FEIK E.M.H.S.7 President Junior class, '09-'10, Edi- 'tor-in-cliiet ATODNEMQ Nebby. Elmer G. Feik married Hilda Herbert in 1915. They have one daughter Lois. He was a member of the Grade School Board from 1933 to 1946. ln 1940 he made the trip with the band to New York to the World's Fair. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Masonic Lodge. From 1956 to 1960 he was chairman of the Bloodmobile. Mr. Foil: is responsible for suggesting the name ATOD- NEM for the yearbook. THiS is a reproduction ROBERT S. BLACK B.H.S., Football '07, '08, '09 '10p Baseball, '09, '10, '11g Treasurer, 'llg Basketball, '10, '11, Athlet- ic editor ATODNEM, Bob. Robert Black graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the First World War as a lieutenant in the C.A.C. He was married to Florence Oettin er in 1920. He had one child Marjorie, Mr, BTack was president of Black Brothers Company, past Master of Masonic Order, and Commander of American Legion. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Amon his many civic contributions he along with this brother, Iohn, donated the eguipment for the X-ray room at the Mendota ommunity Hospital. He passed away in 1957. FLORENCE H. OETTINGER B.H.S.7 Basketball, '10-'11. Florence Oettinger after graduation at- tended DeKalb Teachers' College from which she graduated in 1917. She then took exten- sion work in English at the University of Chicago. Followin her education she taught in country schooa and in Oak Park. She married Robert S. Black in 1920. She has one child, Marjorie. Mrs. Black is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, Woman's Club, and the White Shrine. She now is the vice-president of Black Broth- ers Company. IOHN H. FABER B.H,S. Football, '07, '08, Captain, '09, '10, Base- lJalIl,k'09, '10, Captain, '11, Basketball, '10-'11g .. ac lohn Faber attended Brown's Business Col- lege at Ottawa. Following graduation he was employed as a stenographer at Cer- tainteed Manulacturing Company. ln 1918 he was married to Hazel Phalen. They have three children: Donald, Robert, and Iames. He presently is a rural mail carrier. He is a member of the Elks, Mabs, and the Rural Mail Carriers Association. FLOYD MILLER E.M.H.S. Floyd Miller has been engaged in farm- ing for manv years. In Ianuary 1961, he married M. Eleanor Martin. He has been a member of the Troy Grove School Board for 24 years. He is a member of the order oi the White Shrine of lerusalem, order of the Eastern Star, the Shiloh Lodge, the AF and AM of Troy Grove and the R.A.M. LEO KHAUSSE Troy Grove High School, '10y Baseball, '115 Editor Humorous Department ATODNENI. Leo I. Krausse married Marguerite Moore in 1916. They had one child Warren Lee. Mr. Krausse was graduated from Knox College with a B.A, degree. Following grad- uation from Knox he attended the University of Illinois one year. He was employed as an English instructor at Harvard, lllinois, purchasing agent of Hunt, Helm and Ferris at Harvard. He also was a salesman with Commonwealth Edison Company. He was a member of the brokerage firm, Hunter, Platt and Pletsher, New York at the time of his death in 1942. ol one of several drawings Helen Hokinson. sophomore, did forthe first Atodnem. FLORENCE GOODWIN B.H.S., Baseball, '09-'10g Literary editor ATOD- NEM. Florence Goodwin glraduated from Chicago Piano College and t e American Conserva- tory of Music. She then taught music in the public schools and gave piano instructions. She presently is an organist at the United Presbyterian Church. She is a member of the P, E. O. Sisterhood, music chairman tor the Woman's Clubp she is a Gray Lady at the Community Hospital, secretary of the Hos- pital Auxiliary and a member of the study and discussion circles of United Presbyterian Church. PAULINE SC OTT B.H.S.5 Basketball, '09, '10g Athletic Editor ATOD- NEM. Pauline Scott is now living in Glendale, California. She was contacted by the staff, but no information about her has been re- turned. ELLA LEIFHEIT E.M.H.S.g Basketball, '10-'11. Ella Leifheit studied elementary education at Northern Illinois University. She taught in rural schools and was principal of Harding High School. She also worked in the County Superintendenfs Office in Ottawa. She mar- ried Louis Larson in 1922 and has four daughters-Ellen, Grace, Greta, and Elaine. She is a member of the Woman's Club, Lincoln P. T. A and the Band Parents As- sociation. ALBERT McGINNIS B.H.S.g Mac, Albert Henry McGinnis served in the S.A.T.C. in the First World War. In 1920 he was married to Beatrice Haley, He then took up farmina after one year of agricultural study at the University of Illinois. He was a member oi the American Legion. Albert McGinnis passed away in 1958. EARL KEELER E.M.H.S.g Baseball, '117 Football, '10. Earl Keeler married Bessie E. Moore. He was engaged locally in farming but is pres- ently retired VIOLA FINLEY E. M . H .S. Viola Finley married Oscar Lorenzo and now resides in Portland. Oregon. She-was contacted, but no information was received. WORTHY SENIORS fpictured on opposite pagel: Bovs. left to right: Gilbert Schaller, Forest Fahler, Iohn Faber. Floyd Miller. Albert McGinnis. Leo Krausse, Earl Keeler, Robert Black. Elmer Peik: Girls. second row: Edith Hnlliston, Ella Leifheit, Viola Finley. Florence Oettinaer: First row: Ruth Crandall. Pauline Scott. Florence Goodwin. X352 L 71, ifflm W 'Q STUDENTS ABQ ILUMINIII RQSTER 1191111 Class of 1912 Edward Alexander .,... , , President Harold Dudgeon , . .,,, Vice-President Myrtle Carr . ,, ,, . Secretary Clarence Potter . . Treasurer TOP HOW: I. Madden, H. Dudqeon, C. Pot- ter. G. Shepherd. E. Alexander: SECOND ROW: E. Kilmarlin, L. Kutter, C. Dudgeon, H. Tower, G. Retz, C. Stomx-nel. C. Tower: BOTTOM ROW: M. Carr, E. Berg. F. Schnuck- le. E. Billhorn. L. Fritz. Class of 1914 Ralph Bailey ,.,, , . President Leroy Murphy ,,.... Vice-President Mildred Hawley ,,,. ,,,,,. S ecretary Dorothy Davenport , Treasurer TOP ROW: W. Cannon, M. Shaw. E. Henning. S. Corbus. R. Bailey. A. Leiiheit. L. Murphy. I. Hart, E. Gephard: SECOND ROW: M. Hart. M. Hawley. D. Lynds. B. Brown. E. Fritz. C. Schaller, B. Brown. L. Slorxaker. D. Davenport: THIRD HOW: L. Baumgarlner. P. Hensler, E. Price. E. Dierwechter. Miss Simington. M. Baurngartner, L. Lel- telmarx. H. Shaw. I. Kleinfelter: BOTTOM ROW: F. Decker. L. Ob- erhelman. P. Alexander. E. Beitsch. Class of 1913 Arthur Proehl .,., . . President Iulian Erhes .. .. ., Vice-President Lester Geiger ,, ,,., .. Secretary Pearl Faber ,,.,,.,. .,,. . Treasurer TOP ROW: V. Tower, L. Geiger. R. Ans- chicks, A. Proehl. A. Thurston, I. Erbes. I. Hurlbut. W. Faber. E. Cummings: SECOND ROW: M. Stoldorl, P. Faber. H. Trucken- bred, E. Faber, H. Hensler. F. Keeler, M. Brown. M. Vngler: BOTTOM HOW: H. Hokin- son. M. Cavell. F. Greenbaum. S. Preston. C. Thomassen. M. Crawford. BTW! els IFTY wonderful years at MHS! For half a century class officers have plotted, planned parties, raised money and led their classes through the various scheduled activi- ties. Each year the momentous decisions re- garding class colors, rings, Prom themes, and Class Day have been met and made in the clear certainty that each respective class was the best ever to attend MHS and surely the most destined for everlasting fame. IUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Cheryl Koerper. secretary-treasurer: Sue Carlson, vice-president: Tom Schmidt. president. Class leaders plan interesting and varied activities IUNIOR CLASS STEERING COMMITTEE BACK ROW: C. Ciorbu. M. Kems. D. T. Miller. I. Herbert: MID- DLE ROW: G. Moss. S. Carlson. B. Rollins. C. Koerper: FRONT ROW: T. Schmidt, C. Ambler. UPPEHCLASSMEN at last, the juniors entered more activities than ever, The largest event of the year was the Prom. Hard work precedes the moments to remem' ber as the class otlicers and steering committee found true. The students ot the junior class spent many hours after school planning lor this big event, The theme, dec- orations, and entertainment were just a few things they had to arrange lor. Helping with the other school events were the Stu- dent Council members: Mike Hinkle, Mary Campbell, Amy Kuehl, Cheryl Walton, Cheryl Andrews, and Peggy O'Neill. These people along with the other council mem- bers did an exceptionally good job on Homecoming this year. The attendants chosen to represent the Class of '62 were Ruth Ann Keefe and Dick jones. The class treasury was increased with hard work and determination. The juniors sponsored many projects, the largest ol which was the class play. The junior ad- visors, who consisted of Mr. Hagen, the chairman, Mr, Warren, Mrs, Haines, Miss Unakis, Mr. Dipietro, Mr. Rieke, Miss Moore, and Mr. Beals gave invaluable as- sistance to the class in all the projects undertaken during the year. SOPHOMORES, with a year of high school experience, began their second term at MHS with enthusiasm and expectations of what was ahead! They were led throughout the year by the officers and the Student Council members: Kathy Piller, Dave Mur- dock, lohn Larsen, Karen Handley, and Ieanne Biers. Homecoming festivities brought excite- ment and fun, especially to the sophomore attendants, Kathy Schmidt and Scotty Iacobs. The biggest thrill of the year was that of selecting class rings. The sophs voted and then anxiously awaited the ar- rival of their rings in March. Magazine sales and record dances swelled the treas- ury. Acting as advisors, Mr. Waity, chairman, Mr. Gehler, Mr. Rollins, Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Boner, Mr. Booker, Mrs. Lipke, and Mr, Gooden helped the sophomores to have a successful year. SOPHOMOHE RING COMMITTEE BACK ROW: D. Sondgeroth, K. Handley, B. Weber, C. Rich. K. Corrigan FRONT ROW: D. Avery, G. Smith, S. Icrcohs, R. Medlurr ABSENT: D. Ketlleburough SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Scotty Iucohs. president: Diana Sondgeroth, secretary-treasurer: Don Avery, vice president. THE FRESHMEN started oft their first year with puzzled exe pressions of bewilderment. They soon adapted themselves and got into the swing of things by electing class officers. Kathy Goebel, Kay Althaus, David Ultch, and Paul Wagner were chosen as Stu- dent Council members. They readily learned of the fun to be had at MHS. With the excitement and expectation of Homecoming, they chose Cheri Gar- rison and Phil Wood as attendants. To build up the class treasury, the energetic frosh once again came in highest in magazine sales. Wonderful guidance and co-operation were received from their advisors: Mr, Redman, chairman, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Bender, Mr. Morris, Miss Strouss, Mr. Morgan, and Miss Horsky, FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Carole Rudtke, vice-president Chris Goebel, president Carol Donahue, secretary-treasurer The freshmen begin to fill treasure chests of golden -'Ns N., f Q Q' , ,Q Z, V, Q. NZ' e s .,, I 2 . ,r . R gp my iff me 'X SEX. .,,. .-W1 new 25 :C Q sf MH. LEWIS' HOMEROOM BACK ROW: M. I.. Klinefelter, B. Iohnson. I. Luebach, Mr. Lewis, Advisor. P. Maher, P. Mcrrmion, I. Iohns, B. Kessler: THIRD ROW: S. Mahar. M. Marmion. I. Iones. B. Landers. B. Higgins. R. Kutler, C. Kreiser: SECOND ROW: S. Ketileborough, W. Kalzwinkel, D. Klein. P. Mann, R. Kazlowski. M. I. Klinefeller, C. Knapp: FRONT ROW: F. Holland, M. Iohnson, I. Lawler. B. Kessinger. I. Koslourcs. MR. MORRIS' I-IOMEHOOM BACK ROW: S. Masear, I. Musick, D. Parks, D. Malhesius. Mr. Morris, Advisor. N. Olson, L. Michel, D. Pohl: THIRD ROW: I. Michel, L. Nunley, M. Mathesius. G. Pilstick, R. Possley, D. Moss, D. Meade: SECOND ROW: M. Olesen, M. K. Olson, C. Phalen, D. Merriman, M. I.. Olson. D. Merriman: FRONT HOW: K. Miller, I. Pohl. M. Piller. MHS memories MR. MORGAN'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: I. Wheeler. D. Von Drehle, I Walker. Mr. Morgan. Advisor, P. Wood. Rl Weitzel, F. Wagner: THIRD HOW: D. Yost. P. Wagner. K. Werling. E. Vergin. E. Wilcox. I.. Wiligan: SECOND ROW: S. Wehmeyer B. Yohn. I. Walzer. R. Weniz, R. Zolper FRONT HOW: L. Wood, B. Vincent, I. Weller. E. Weiler. -5 69' pfsg, Q: f v 1 fx MHS. BENDEITS HOMERO OM BACK ROW: R. Cardct. G. Donahue D. Carnahan. L. Clark. S. Dancey. G Cunningham, Mrs. Bender, Advisor THIRD ROW: M. Coffey. M. Christen sen. M. Eich. C. Donahue, C. Carter D. Druen: SECOND ROW: C. Copper I. Cassidy. I. Dinges. N. Eich. C Clinile. B. Clines: FRONT ROW: T. Davis, F. Dawes. B. Carlson: Absent R. Callahan. MR. RICHARDSON? HOMEHOOM BACK HOW: I. Hansun, C. Goebel. I. Hampton. Mr. Richardson. Advisor, I. Erbs-s, G. Fountain, S. Erwin: THIRD ROW: C. Garrison, C. Fosier, R. Gregory, V. Funisinn, C. Harris, R. Fischer, L. Henkel: SECOND ROW: B. Hush, I. Fluherly. S. Gehnni, I. Ellis. K. Goebel, M. Frey: FRONT ROW: I. Elsion. P. Gillefie, S. Hamann, T. Guilloyle. Class of 1964 MISS STROUSS' HOMERO OM BACK ROW: S. Reeser, C. Scheidenhelm, P. Scott, L. Scheidenhelm, I. Schwarz, R. Selch- ell, M. Sims, Miss Strouss. Advisor: THIRD ROW: P. Schmidt, I. Sibigh-oth, M. Schmidt, H. Rose, D. Schmidi, D. Price: SECOND ROW: B. Sheridan, I. Sums, L. Roth, P. Schmidt, N. Rich: FRONT ROW: I. Sheridan, C. Radtke. M. Pullen, S. Schultz: ABSENT: K. Scheidenhelm, B. Smilh. spends long hours preparing Lincoln projects MISS HORSKY'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: K. Stauth. P. Tower. D. Sondgeroth. E. Thomas, L. Snyder. H. Tastad, R. Truckenbrod. Miss Horsky, Ad- visor: THIRD ROW: D. Srniih. K. Sondger- oth. D. Ullch, T. Thompson. R. Swisher. E. Steele: SECOND ROW: W. Slamberger. K. Starks, E. Smith. A. Tclan. C. Van Meter: FRONT ROW: I. Thomson. B. Trout. T. Studebaker. A. Steele. MH. REDMAN'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: G. Beckei. M. Beurdsley, I. Benkley, Mr. Redman. Advisor, R. Bohn. K. Althaus. D. Baker: THIRD HOW: A. Beelz. R. Becker. C. Brokaw, R. Burkari. P. Ambler: SECOND ROW: L. Bunton. I. Beetz. P. Borelli, N. Barrett. I. Baker: FIRST ROW: G. Bauer. B. Hash, B. Ash- crait, M. Bauer: ABSENT: K. Becker. Wh. wwf ky fxewevr' U7 O 'U 3' O 3 O 7 CD U3 I? 3 Q. f-I' 3' on f'l' O 3' O O 2. 3 LQ on Q. on U7 U7 3. 3 LQ T CD .Q C ze. CD ffl rn:sO!.-w MRS. LIPKE'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: Mrs. Lipke, Advisor, . Stuuih. I. Swope. B. Smith. G. Smith. Stamberger: THIRD HOW: G. Skaggs, . Tower, M. A. Siuher, M. Simpson. . Spcmier, G. Sutton: SECOND HOW: Stcxuih, R. Schwemlein, R. Sheridan, I. Stremluu. D. Sondgeroih: FRONT ROW: M. S. Stuber, A. Seichell, Y. Sondgeroih. MRS. BONER'S HOMERO OM BACK HOW: Mrs. Boner, Advisor, D Murdock, D. Long. T. Neal, I. Larsen R. Minor: THIRD ROW: M. Marshall, I o'sqdnick. E. Mitchell, 1. Menzel. c. Nel- son, I. Leiser: SECOND ROW: R. Medlur K. Piller, B. Lindenrnier, I.. McLaughlin FRONT ROW: W. McLaughlin, D. Mnihe: sius, M. Parsons. consideration MR. GEHLER'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: I. Goebel, W. Hanson, Mr. Gehler. Advisor, R. Haley, R. Heinzeroth: THIRD ROW: L. Hmm. R. Gullion, N. Gal- lagher, B. Greskiwcz, R. Gillelle: SECOND ROW: K. Handley, R. Gallagher R. Gray. H. Grail: FRONT ROW: G. Harmon, C. Hahn, S. Gilmore. ll ,Ni 1' nz ' fun ,W f . 111. MR. ROLLINS' HOMEROOM BACK ROW: S. Iacobs, K. Klein, Mr. Rollins, Advisor, R. Keyt. D. Iaclcson M. Hochstalter: THIRD ROW: K. How urdson, S. Iones. M. Kaiser. R. Iuuch SECOND ROW: R. Kent, R. Iucob, I Iordcl, D. Ketlleboxoughr FRONT ROW B. Hopps. I. Heilz, A. Iuhr: ABSENT I. Kutzwinkel. MRS. FlSCHE.R'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: B. Zimmerlein, S. Worsley D. Zinke, D. Wujack, T. Yost. Mrs. Fischer, Advisor: THIRD ROW: W. Whit- more, I. Walters, C. Zinlce, H. Williams, D. Worsley, S. Wilson: SECOND ROW: C. Wright, C. Zimmerman. M. Viclcrev, L. Worsley, B. Weber: FRONT ROW: D. Woods, L. Weiler, B. Untz, I. Zinke ABSENT: N. Winner, Class of 1963 MH. GOODEN'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: G. Schmidt, T. Schmitt. A. Schnmmel, T. Pohl, L. Schlesinger: THIRD ROW: R. Sander, W. Rider, D. Rickard, W. Schmehr, K. Regex: SECOND ROW: L. Prather, C. Rich, G. Richey, K. Suylor, B. Rogers: FRONT ROW: R. Roth, S. Poisel, I. Richards. K. Schmidt: ABSENT: Mr. Gooden, Advisor. r 'wr-mmu'xns::. nrulinlxnxnlulm- .uw ur cheered winning teams and were proud of Willie MR. WAITY'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: D. Brown. L. Booth, G. Cus- sidy, Mr. Waity, Advisor, L. Brewbuker, I. Betz, C. Bodmer: THTRD ROW: N. Als- house, C. Curr, I. Caldwell, B. Biers, B. Beamer: SECOND HOW: I. Baker. H. Bumbu, C. Bagley, D. Avery: FRONT E. Booth. H. Bickelf. C. Burley. I. rers. MR. BOOKER'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: D. Dilbeck, I. Danekcs, R. Eggers, I. Chrislmann, D. Frey, C. Don' ovun, Mr. Booker, Advisor: THIRD ROW: E. Emerick, C. Daw, I. Cline, L. Deuner, D. Donovan. B. Despcin, D. Davis: SEC- OND HOW: I. Flaherly, K. Corrigan, W. Donovan, K. Corrigan, P. Chandler, L. Egler: FRONT ROW: I. Eich, I. Dinges, A. Druen, I. Funfsinn. lv P. Q M W , 9 'e-U.. Juniors :put their Best Foot Forewardn as they gave A M. 2. tis: 'dlsalkv X 1. 'ww -..W:,Wmt4ZZt'- ' ' MR. HAGEN'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: D. T. Miller. L. Muihesius. F. Munn. Mr. Hagen. Advisor. R. Menzel. R. Michel: THIRD HOW: G. Momeny. B. Meizen. I.. Miller. L. Loebach. M. Mclhesius: SECOND ROW: A. Melloh. N. Longbein. K. Moniavon. T. Lobbins: FRONT ROW: R. Muus. P. Museur. M. Melloil. ABSENT: D. Miller. MISS UNAKIS' HOMEROOM BACK HOW: H. Iones. V. Kcxzlowski. M. Kems, R. Iohnscn. I. Kern. Miss Unukis. Advisor: THIRD ROW: A. Kems. R. Keele. R. Kidd. P. Kreiz. A. Kuehl: SECOND ROW: S. Klein. C. Koerper. B. Lunxbee, L. King: FRCNT ROW: K. Koslouros. M. Lau. S. Kerchnex, L. Ladenburgex. their Class play BACK ROW: Mr. Warren. Advisor. R. Myers. i H. Racltke. W. Molter. I. P1-ialen: THIRD ROW M. Moss. G. Moss. C. Neil. C. McLaughlin. B. Rider: SECOND ROW: I. Richards. M Myers. B. Pieiiler. P. O'Neill: FRONT ROW: T. Poisel. H. Ossmun. ABSENT: K. Phillips B. Pclmulier. 5,,..m-.wmmw Q- ,.' m MR. DI PIETRO'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: C. Walion. I. Trout. D Weber. Mr. Di Pielro. Advisor. T. Uniz W. Williams: THIRD ROW: K. Davis H. Vickrey. I. Vogelsung. F. Wagner I. Weber. I. Chnon: SECOND ROW: C Wever. I. Wells. K. Walker. A. Tower D. Zimmerman: FRONT ROW: W Woods. K. Zimmerman, I. Zinke. MR. RIEKI-I'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: C. Belz. W. Biers. G. Barth. Mr. Rieke. Advisor, R. Bauer. I.. Barrett: THIRD HOW: C. Cesar, M. Campbell. D. Bodmer, C. Ambler, C. Archer: SECOND ROW: C. Andrews. V. Becker, I. Beelz. S. Barbra: FRONT ROW: A. Bauer, G. Baumann. S. Carlson. Class of 196 MISS MOORE'S HOMEROOM BACK ROW: I. Dallon. G. Fransen, C. Ciorba. I. Engle. Miss Moore. Advisor: THIRD HOW: M. Davis, I.. Eddy. R. Elsesser. P. Donahue, R. Engels: SECOND ROW: C. Faulk, H. Despcin. L. Fischer. I. Fenwick: FIRST ROW: F. Ellinil, M. Cohan. S. Dean: ABSENT: T. Czubachowski. AW 1 . .... , .v:,m-Nw,,.,.,..M., f , -,...wff'-NWN .4- WWW ., dw-1-'K ...rv- .n X Xl X W chose Sayonara as the theme for therr first prom MR. BEALS' 1-IOMEROOM BACK ROW: R. Hilst, I. Herbert. M. Heid mann, N. Greisen, I. Hartt, Mr. Beals Advisor: THIRD ROW: N. Guilfoyle, M Hinkle. L. Henkel, I. Huss, B. Funisinn SECOND ROW: C. Funfsirm, B. Harmon M. Gehcrnt, B. Gray: FIRST ROW: K Hartley, P. Isminger. P. Hoerner. M Fuller. MRS. HAINES' HOMEHOOM BACK ROW: D. Rnegner. R. Scholl, I Scott, W. Sams, I. Stein. Mrs. Haines Advisor: THIRD ROW: I. Thompson. T Schnmmel, T. Schmidt, W. Swisher, M Smith: SECOND HOW: C. Schmitt, B Rollins, G. Schmitz, S. Schcrmmel: FRONT ROW: N. Sondgeroth. K. Shittlette, K Smith. R. Slimuc. Senior history . . Time will never erase the memory With the finale of graduation rapidly drawing near, we find that the days and events of the past four years exist now only as wistful memories. Some oc- casions of delight, happiness, and sadness remain vague in our historyg others we can recall as vividly as the moment they occurred. As we reminisce, we return to our first year and the day we first attended Mendota High, when we were first introduced to the many facets of student life by the Student Council, After we were oriented and accustomed to high school life, we elected class officers: Bill Marmion, president, jim Goebel, vice-president, and Sandy Schiefelbein, secretary-treasurer. We also chose Adri- enne Althaus, Moni Schultz, foe Didier, and Craig Beardsley to represent us in the Student Council. That fall we experienced our first Homecoming. For that first big occasion Iudy Simpson and Delbert Gehrke were our freshman Homecoming attendants. We also discovered the hardships and satisfactions of building our first class float for the big parade. With the aid of Miss Dose, chairman, Mrs. Cheno- with, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Richardson, Miss Strouss, and Mr. Morris, our advisors, we were able to endure the many firsts encountered that year. Our freshman year was also the year of the con- struction of the new additions, we studied to the beat of the airhammer. With scaffolds looming over us and the sound of engines ringing in our ears, we resigned from that never-forgotten year. We returned from an all too short summer vacation to find the construction nearly complete. Cringing from the buzz of the saws, we entered the new and re- modeled classrooms to discover painter diligently at work. In spite of the hardships, president lim Goebel, vice-president Bonnie Price, and secretary-treasurer Kent Carnahan lead us successfully through our sophomore year, Karole Schofield and Steve Carlson were the newly elected Student Council members and served with the retained members, Adrienne Althaus, Craig Beardsley, and Ioe Didier. Our sophomores gracing the Homecoming court were Peg Leamy and Duane Stremlau. We sponsored several dances and sold many maga- zines, but one of our main projects of the year was selecting our class rings. Chosen to work with Mr. Richardson and the officers in selecting the styles were Bev Glaser, Mary Lipke, Ioe Didier, and Walt Piller. Everyone awaited the later than usual arrival of the rings with impatience. When we finally received our class rings, all were delightfully contented with their own personal mark of a Trojan. The other memorable event was the annual biology trip to Chicago. Drowsily we boarded buses for the early morning departure from MHS to visit Midway Airport, the Museum of Science and lndustry, the Museum of Natural History, and the Shedd Aquarium, After the exciting though exhausting experience, many tired but happy students stepped off the bus that evening. Our activities were well supervised by our advisors: Mr. Richardson, chairman, Miss Dose, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Morris, Miss Strouss, and Mr. Workun. Our funior year was highlighted by two events which every Trojan looks forward toithe Iunior Class Play and the junior-Senior Prom. Summer Time was the Prom Theme we chose, and Sandy Schiefelbein and jim Mahar were the members selected to head the General Prom Committee. Serving on the general committee were the members of the steering com- mittee: Leslie Beetz, Dave Nance, Sandy Cook, Tom Matychowiak, Duane Stremlau, Iim Goebel, and Sandy Schiefelbein. Working in conjunction with the general committee and sharing the burden, one found the class officers: Steve Carlson, president, Bill Mar- mion, vice-president, and Bob Munson, who took over the duties of secretary-treasurer in the fall when Peg Leamy left. Through the combined efforts of the com- mittee members and other class members who helped share the responsibility, we had a very pleasant and successful Prom. Following the Prom and concluding the memorable evening was the annual Post-prom party, sponsored jointly by the Mendota Elks Lodge and the Lions Club at the Elks. The class officers cmd their dates take time out for cr quick picture during the momentous Iunior-Senior Prom of 1960. of our high school careers For our first class play Mr. Warren, the director, chose a fantasy 'Green Valley . Besides earning money for the class treasury, it gave many a chance to help in the presentation of a play. Tom Matycho' wiak and Don Stamberger, the leading actors, plus many others will never forget this production, The first all-school speech contest was held to find the hidden talent present in our student body, our class advanced wrestling from a gym class activity to public entertainment by sponsoring the first wrestling show, and the students rose in protest of the lunch program by instigating a three-day cafeteria boycott. Karole Schofield and Kent Carnahan paired up to be- come a charming couple as Iunior members of the Homecoming court. Our council members were Karole Schofield, Steve Carlson, and Adrienne Althaus. Bev Glaser, Cathy lohnson, and Sandy Schiefelbein also obtained Stu- dent Council posts this year. Aiding us through the rigors of our Iunior year were the advisors: Miss Dose, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Redman, Mr. Morris, and Miss Strouss. Summer gave way to fall, and the fourth and final year marched in, bringing with it its notable and most remembered lasts , From early September it found Bill Marmion as class president, Don Stamberger as vice-president, and Mary Lipke as secretary-treasurer busily concerned with Atodnem finance. In true spirit, members became concession stand workers to aid the cause. The steering committee composed of Leslie Beetz, Iudy Simpson, Steve Carlson, Tom Matycho- wiak, Iohn Pohl, lim Goebel, and Ron Weitzel along with the advisors Mr. Workun, Mr. Doenier, Miss Paul, Mrs. Doenier, Miss Payne, Mr. Murdock, and Miss Breese was concerned chiefly with the enormous un- dertaking of the Atodnem edition. Our King and Queen, Iim Mahar and Sandy Schiefelbein, led the Homecoming Grand March and were followed by the senior court attendants, lanet Auchstetter and Duane Stremlau. ln an effort to make the fiftieth edition outstanding, the size of the yearbook was necessarily increasedg to award recognition to those deserving, more mem- bers were added to the staff to do the vast amount of research work needed, The agenda for finance included the usual dances and magazine sales, the concession stand, an intra- mural wrestling show, and bumper sticker sales. Our class play was a drama by Robert Sherwood, Abe Lincoln in Illinois . This lengthy but successful produc- tion, which was directed by Mr, Warren, will long be remembered by all the cast, but especially by Karole Schofield, who portrayed Mary Todd, and Ron Weitzel, Who portrayed Abe Lincoln. As Seniors we attended the Prom as guests and enjoyed appreciably the Elk and Lion Post-Prom party. This evening, too, is now another moment to remem- ber. Yes, the final year passed all too quickly. We would like to express our appreciation to our advisors for their priceless assistance with our many projects. We also want to say thank you to our teach- ers. We look toward the future, but we cannot forget the past. Though each of us turns his separate way in life, those fond memories will never leave us. We say farewell, MHS. ooooooooooo X no 'rap TOP 3 so 1-AP 5 v' O' o -- a r. 1 ,,, zu: nu -2 'Jw- lu ll 2 I ' ..i X Q-W' I ' rp.. llll un: : C 1 lu Q I lu vi ll HO! 'I I ll I - L - I I I . . D . nl ' 1 :ITB T., T 0 fu 2.1! Ev: in ' : ' l' ' g::,,.m.g -:- ' :Gi -- . . I - z E: . I I ' U' l I -n--N1mavvwvvxVV 'b: l 1 : o 5' '3 fsxpnssso 'zgvslg i-A...E2'Zif.9f '1!4: .. .- on .:::. o'. T' : -ff-IE' 'n . F'AmoUS - ,PN Doon' ' ff att i Qis- sw Li A fwliiiiiiiy y Ylmfi I V ,, las ff 9 4 ' X Q f ' ij ' 1 lil Z 3 E Q 2 gd mmzi as -220 1 mfflmfll 02 bi FD ft The cover of the Post-Prom program refreshes the memory of many who, through the courtesy of the Elks and Lions. enioyed that wonderful all-night gala event. The 1961 sensors become anniversary class at MHS MARY LI PK E Secretary Treasurer DONALD STAMBERGER Vicepresidem. KAROLE SCHOFIELD Studeni Council President WILLIAM MARMION Presideni DONALD MILLER CATHY JOHNSON WALTER PILLER JUDY JONES JANET JORDAL KEN CLARK SANDRA SNYDER DUANE STREMLAU JAMES GOEBEL CAROLYN SAWLAW JOHN POHL JUDI REEDER THE STEERING COMMITTEE, consisiing of class officers, advisors, and a member selecled from each homeroom. have guided the class nctiviiies and have helped make our senior year more enjoyable and memorable. The committee included. STANDING: T. Mcxty- chowialc, Miss Paul, L. Beetz, Mr. Doenier, R. Weitzel, Mr. Murdock, I. Pohl, Miss Breese, I. Goebel, I. Simpson, S. Carlson: SEATED: M. Lipke, Mr. Workun, W. Marmion, Miss Payne, D. Stamberger, and Mrs. Doenier. CAROL CHOCKLEY JAMES PICCATTO KAREN NURNBERG DANIEL HELTNESS CRAIG BEARDSLEY JUDY FLORSCHUETZ JAMES MAHAR SANDRA SCHIEFELBEIN JUDY SIMPSON DELBERT GEHRKE JANET AUCHSTETTER LAUREN DEWEY BOB MUNSON BONNIE PRICE KENT CARNAHAN ADRIENNE ALTHAUS LESLIE BEETZ KEITH ALTHAUS DIANE VIRGIL LARRY BUNTON SAM SLICK LINDA NOWICKI TOM MATYCHOWIAK SUSAN MARKO BETTY SONNTAG MICHAEL JONES MARLENE METZEN RONALD WALTON BERNARD KLEIN BARBARA WHITMORE RONALD FOUTS KARLA EKSTROM OUR CHIEF MONEY-MAKING project lor financing our ATOD- NEM was the concession stand. which we operated at all home football and basketball games. Special thanks to our class presi- dent. Bill Marmion. for the fine job he did in obtaining all the workers for the games: and. also. for taking care of all the sup- plies. li's a big job. isn't it. Bill? CHARLES MONTAGNOLI SUSAN BLOTCH DAVE SCHMEHR JUDY FORTH JOAN FREY ROGER CORRIGAN SANDRA COOK EUGENE SAWIN WlLLlAM BRYAN CATHY GUILFOYLE DAVID NANCE SHIRLEY OPSAL BRUCE CHRISTIVIANN KARYL EHLERS DALE TRUCKENBROD NIKKI STOKES CINDV CLARK LOREN RICH SANDY DIEDRICK GARY CAMPBELL MIKE DICKEY JANET DUKE BILL HENKEL NANCY GEHANT RONALD WEITZEL BEV GLASER DUANE MCCOLLUM LOUISE MCLAUGHLIN NANCY JACOB LARRY NEUHALFEN PATRICIA PILLER EDWARD HANSON OUR LEADERS in organizing all our fund-raising projects were: Don Siamberger. vice-president: Mr. Workun. class advisor chairman: Miss Breese, ATODNEM advisor: Bill Marmion, president: and Mary Lipke, secretary-treasurer. JAMES VINCENT BARBARA GORDON JAMES STIMAC SHIRLEV SONDGEROTH MARGARET SPRINGER TERRY WENTZ ELAINE VERMILLION FRANCIS RAPP BILL SHIREY PHYLLIS BUDACH DANIEL DAVIS JOANN POWERS THE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS nt graduation were: lin the bcxckl Steve Carlson, Vcxledictoriun: Ron Weitzel, Sulututoricm: Tom Matychowicxk. senior choice: Cin the irontj Karole Schofield, Student Council president: and Bill Mcxrmion, senior president. GLENDA HANDLEY EUGENE PAKENHAM JUDV WALTER ROBBIN CHILDERS ROGER EDGCOMB MARY LOU LEISER TIN! BOWNE JANET NORRIS NIARILEE SONDGEROTH BILL SIMPSON IVIILDRED WEILER DICK CLINITE CONNIE YOHN JAMES HENKEL JUDITH ANN KEMPER ROBERT SCHNUCKEL WILBUR BICE ELAINE SAUER GARY LEISER MARGOT DUBBS JOANNE TERRY CHARLES BEELEY VIRGINIA PFEIFFER JERRY 0'SADNICK DONNA SONDGEROTH DARRELL DAVIS GLORIA WHITE STEPHEN CARLSON GERALD SHERIDAN RUTH DERICK ROBERT BUCHANAN MARY BURKART DON WEBER RAY REBHOLZ FRED MEDLAR GARY FOSTER ROBERT MOON CARL BIEDERSTEDT ALBERTA FUNFSINN JOSEPH DIDIER JERRY FITZGERALD RICH BECKER Rov AYERS, JR. ELLWYN PARKS JAMES DESPAIN .N Senior statistics ADRIENNE ALTHAUS Prom Committee 3, Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Art Club 2, National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, FHA 4: FTA I, 2, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council I, 2, 3, 4, Committee Chairman 4, Girls' Chorus I, Mixed Chorus, Contest 2, 3, 4, Vocal Ensemble l, 2, 3, 4, Festival 4, Class Play Actor 3, Homecoming Committee I, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Lite Feature Writer 4, Drama Club 3, Atodnem Art Stall, Finance 4 KEITH ALTHAUS Prorn Ccmmittee 3, Mixed Chorus, Vocal En- semble, Contest 1, 2, 3, 4, Vocal Soloist, Festival 2, 3, 4, Ollicer, All-State Chorus: Class Play Stage Construction 4, Contest Play Stage Construction 4, Track I, 2, 3, 4. Varsity 3, 4: Football l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4 IANET AUCHSTEI'TER GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Swimming Manager 3, Girls' Chorus, Ollicer, Vocal Ensemble 3, Choir 4, Contest Play Costumes 4, Cheerleader 2, 4, Substitute 3, Homecoming Attendant 4, Atod- nom Finance 4 ROY AYERS, IR, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Football I, Atodnem F.nance 4 CRAIG BEARDSLEY FFA I, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, Varsity 3, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Librarian 3, 4, Prom Committee 3, Atodnem Photographer's Assistant, Finance 4 RICH BECKER Atoonem Finance 4 CHARLES BEELEY I t I Brown County High, Mount Sterling, Illinois, 1112, Prom Committee 3, Math Club 3, NFL 3, Mixed Chorus 2, Class Play Actor 4, Pub- licity, Stage Construction 3, Contest Play Actor, General Committee 4, Varsity Debate 3, Basketball 3, Cross Country 3, Atodnem Finance 4, Varsity Track 4 LESLIE ANN BEETZ A Steering Committee 3, 4, Prom Committee 3, Latin Club I, 2, 4, FHA 4, FTA I, 2, Vice- President 2, GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Dance Chair- rnan 4, Girls' Chorus, Ullicer I, Vocal Ensem- ble, Contest 1, 2, 4, Mixed Chorus, Festival 2, 4, Vocal Soloist 4, Band, Instrumental En- semble, Contest, Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Drum Majorette 2, 3, 4, Class Play Publicity 3, Tickets 3, 4, Costumes 4, Contest Play Cos- tumes 4, Homecoming Committee 2, 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 WILBER BICE New Bullalo High School 1, NFL 3, 4, Class Play Actor 3, 4, Debate 4, Speech Contest 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 CARL BIEDERSTEDT Class Play Tickets 3, 4, Football l, 2, Atod- nern Finance 4 SUSAN IEAN BLOTCH Prom Committee 3, Latin Club I, 2, FHA 4, FTA, Secretary-Treasrer 4, GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman 3, Hockey Manager 4, Band, Pep Band, Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band Librarian 4, instrumental Ensem- ble, Contest 1, 3, 4, Instrumental Soloist 3, Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4, Homecoming Committee I, Z, 3, 4, Atcdnem .Activities Stall, Finance 4 TIM BOWNE NFL 1, 2, 3, Publicity l, Class Play Stage Construction 3, 4, Debate 1, 2, Speech Con- test I, Football l, 2, Basketball I, 2, Track l, 2, Atodnem Finance 4 WILLIAM H. BRYAN Prom Committee 3, Class Play Tickets 3, 4, Football l, 2, Manager 3, 4, Basketball 1, Manager 2, 3, 4, Track Manager 2, 3, Atod- nem Sports Editor, Finance 4, Hi-Lite Re- porter 4 ROBERT BRUCE BUCHANAN Camera Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Latin Club I, 2, 3, 4, Math Club 3, 4, Class Play Actor 4, Atodnem Finance 4, Hi-Lite Photographer 4 PHYLLIS I. BUDACH FHA I, 2, 3, 4, Historian 2, Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3, Ollicer 3, Atodnem Finance 4 LARRY L. BUNTON Mixed Chorus 3, Class Play Stage Construc- tion 3, 4, Contest Play Stage Construction 4, Football 1, 2, Track 2, 3, 4, Varsity 4, Atodnern Finance 4 MARY R, BURKART FHA I, 2, 3, Art Club 4, Class Play Proper- ties, Stage Construction 3, Atodnem Finance 4 GARY CAMPBELL Latin Club I, Band, Instrumental Ensemble, District Contest, Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Festival Band 3, 4, State Contest Z, 3, Equipment Manager 4, Assistant Eguipment Manager 3, Class Play Actor 3, 4, ootball I, 3, 4, Var- sity 3, 4, Manager 2, Atodnem Photographers Assistant, Finance 4 LINCOLN FIRST GRADE 1949 - 1950 STEPHEN F. CARLSON Class President 3, Steering Committee 3, 4, Latin Club I, 2, 3, Quaestor 2, Math Club 2, 3, National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, FTA 2, 3, Student Council 2, 3, 4, Committee Chair- man 4, NFL I, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, 4, trench Club 4, Class Play actor 3, 4, Debate I, 2, 3, 4, Novice I, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Speech Contest 3, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Track 3, Varsity 3, Homecoming Committee 3, 4, Latin Award I, 2, American Mathematical Association Award 3, 4, Atodnem Research Staff 4, Finance 4, Valedictorian 4, Com- mencement Speaker 4 KENT CARNAHAN Class Secretary-Treasure' 2, Ring Committee Z, Prom Committee 3, FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, Band 1, Instrumental Soloist 1, Contest 1, Football l, 2, 3, Co-Captain I, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Co- Captain 3, 4, Varsity 'Track 2, 3, 4, Homecom- ing Attendant 3, Atodnem Finance 4 ROBBIN E. CHILDERS Chorus l, 2, 4, Vocal Ensemble, Festival 4, Class Play Stage Construction 3, Football 2, Basketball l, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 CAROL CHOCKLEY Shelbyville High School, Shelbyville I, 2, 3, Art Club, President 4, FTA 4, Drama Club 4: Class Play Make Up 4, Speech Contest 4, Atodnem Finance 4, Advanced Speech Play 3 BRUCE CHRISTMANN National Honor Society 2, Class Play Stage Construction 3, 4, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Co- Captain 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Atod- nem Finance 4 CINDY CLARK Prom Committee 3, Latin Club I, 2, GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Drama Club Committee Chairman 3, Chorus Vocal Ensemble I, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Contest 2, 3, 4, Festival 3, 4, Girls Chorus l, Choir 4, Class Play Pro- grams, Usher 3, 4, Stage Construction 3, Hi-Lite Prool Reader, Copyreader, Reporter 4, FNA 4, Atodnem Finance 4 KEN CLARK Art Club 3, 4, Class Play Programs, Publicity, Tickets, Stage Construction, 3, 4, Properties 3, Football Manager I, Basketball, Captain I, Atodziem Finance 4, Hi-Lite Special Assign- Fnen S DICK CLINITE La Moille High School I, Chorus Vocal Solo- ist, Vocal Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Festival 3, 4, Contest, All State Chorus 3, Football 2, 3: Varsity 3, Varsity Track 3, Atodnem Fi- nance 4 STANDING IN REAR: Mrs. Forth: BACK HOW: Jim Phillips. Donna Lemmer. Tim Bowne, Iucly Simpson. Hohbin Childers. Iohn Drees. Charles Montaqnoli, Bruce Chriistmacnn. Carletta Sunken. Delbert Gehrke. Ioarme Terry: THIRD ROW: Bill Bryan. Norma Seiling. Diane Virgil. Larry Houpert. David Nance. Craig Beardsley. Shirley Opsal, Kay Iump, Robert Minor, Ioan Dalton. lack Nance: SECOND HOW: Dick Gillette. Ianet Iordal. Shirley Soridqeroth, Paul Fitzgerald. Richard Heinzeroth. Virginia Pfeiffer. Nikki Stokes. Dick Carroll, Barbara Bierwirth, Kenneth Regex: FIRST HOW: Bob Munson. Gary Campbell. Walter Pil- ler. Dick Gave. Bill Williams. Tom Lobbins. Bill Shire y. Duane Klinelelter. Bill Mutter Class of 1961 SANDRA L. COOK Steering Committee 3, Prom Committee 3, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Secretary 4, Parlimentarian 2, GAA 2, 3, 4, Pages 4, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Festival, Choir 4, Contest, Vocal Ensembles 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, Class Play Properties, Tickets, Ushers 3, 4, Stage Construction 3, Costumes 4, Contest Play Costumes 4, Homecoming Committee 2, 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4, White Collar Club, Secretary-Treasurer 4 ROGER CORRIGAN Art Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, Vice President 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Vocal Soloist, Vocal Ensemble, Contest, Festival 2, Boys' Chorus 3, Football I, 2 DANIEL DAVIS Hammond High School, Hammond, 1, 2, West Rockford High School, 3 DARRELL LYNN DAVIS Mixed Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, Contest, Festival, All-State Chorus 2, Atodnem Fi- nance 4 RUTH ANN DERICK Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Art Club 3, 4, FHA 1, GAA 2, 3, Girls' Chorus l, 2, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Class Play Usher 3, Programs 3, 4, Properties, Stage Construction 4, Atodnem Finance 4 IAMES DESPAIN Football 1, Atodnem Finance 4 LAUREN DEWEY Class Play Stage Construction 3, Tickets 3, 4, Football 1, 2, Atodnem Finance 4 MIKE A, DICKEY Art Club, President 3, Class Play Tickets, Properties 3, Stage Construction 3, 4, Varsity Football 4, Manager I, 2, Basketball Manager I, 2, Varsity Track 3, 4, Librarian 4, Home- coming Committee 3, Atodnem Finance 4 SANDY LEE DIEDRICK Princeton High School, Princeton, 2112 years, FHA 3, 4, Class Play Make-Up, Usher, Cos- tumes 4, Substitute Cheerleader 4, Atodnem Homeroom Staff, Cover Sales, Music Staff, Typing, Activities Staff, Photographer's As- sistant, Finance 4 IOSEPH DIDIER Ring Committee 2, Latin Club l, Student Council l, 2, Football l, 2, Atodnem Finance MARGOT DUBBS Prom Committee 3, Camera Club 3, 4, Vice- President 3, President 4, Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA 4, FTA 3, 4, Vice-President 4, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Hockey Manager 3, Bowling Man- ager 4, Drama Club, Committee Chairman 4, Class Play Make-Up, Sta,e Construction 3, Actor, Assistant Director Contest Play Properties 3, Make-Up 3, 4, Hi-Lite Photog- rapher 4, Atodnem Activities Staff, Finance 4, Advance Speech Play Make-Up 3, Homecom- ing Committee l, 2, 3, 4 IANET LEE DUKE Benton High School, Benton, 112 year, FHA l, 2, 3, Atodnem Finance 4 ROGER EDGCOMB Art Club 4, Atodnem Finance 4 KARYL EHLERS Latin Club 3, 4, FTA, President 4' GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Band, Instrumental Ensemble, Con- test, Pep Band l, 2, 3, 4, Festival Band, Instrumental Soloist 3, 4, Dance Band 2, 3, 4, Dance Band Leader 4, Section Leader 4, Class Play Publicity, Stage Construction 3, Usher 4- Contest Play Actor 3, Hi-Lite Re- porter, Assistant Editor 4, Atodnem Activities Staff, Finance 4 KARLA B, EKSTROM Fl-IA l, 2, 3, 4, FTA 3, 4, GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Drama Club 4, Band 1, 2, 3, Class Play Stage Construction 3, Atodnem Finance 4 TERRY FITZGERALD Prom Committee 3, Latin Club I, Football l- Basketball l, Atodnem Finance 4, Graduated Mid-Term IUDY FLORSCHUETZ Prom Committee 3, FHA I, 2, 3, 4, Recrea- tion 2, President 4, Librarian 4, Girls' Chorus l, Class Pla Make-Up 3, 4, Costumes 4, Con- test Play Costumes 4, Hi-Lite Reporter 4, Atodnem Activities Stalt, Finance 4 IUDY FORTH Prom Committee 3, Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Aedile 2, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Band, Section Leader, Festival Band, Instrumental Ensem- ble, Instrumental Soloist, Contest, Pep Band, Maiorette 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State Band 4, Class Play Make-Up, Publicity 3, Properties, Usher 4, Contest Play Actor, Costumes, Make-Up 3, Advanced Speech Play 3, National Honor So- ciety 2, Hi-Lite Sports Editor, Feature Writer, 4, Reporter 3, 4, Atodnem Student Life Co- Editor, Sports Staff, Photographers Assistant, Finance 4 GARY FOSTER Latin Club l, 2, Math Club 3, Band I, 2, Instrumental Ensemble 1, Atodnem Finance 4 RONALD FOUTS Prom Committee 3, Math Club 3, National Honor Society 3, 4, FFA l, 2, 3, Secretary 2, Class Play Programs 3, Actor 4, Speech Contest 3, Football l, 2, 3, Varsity 3, Camera Club 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 IOAN FREY GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3, Class Play Usher 3, Costumes 4, Atodnem Finance 4 ALBERTA MARY FUNFSINN Art Club 1, Mixed Chorus l, Atodnem Fi- nance 4 NANCY GEHANT Latin Club I, 2, 3, 4, Aedile 2, FTA 3, 4, Class Play Make-Up 3, 4, Programs, Proper- ties, Usher, Costumes 4, Hi-Lite Editor, Re- porter 4, Girls' State 4, Atodnem Faculty Editor, Cover Sales, Finance 4 DELBERT GEHRKE Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Homecoming Attendant 1, Advanced Speech Play 3, Atodnem Finance 4 BEV GLASER Ring Committee 2, Prom Committee 3, Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, FTA 2, Student Council 3, 4, Secretary 4, Girls' Chorus l, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Vocal Ensemble, Contest l, 3, 4, Festival 3, 4, Choir, All-State Chorus 4, Class Play Actor 3, Make-Up 4, Homecoming Committee 3, 4, Atodnem Activities Stati, Finance 4, White Collar Club 4 IAMES P. GOEBEL Class Vice-President 1, President 2, Steering Committee 3, 4, Ring Committee 2, Prom Committee 3, Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Consul 2, Math Club 3, National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, NFL 4, Mixed Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, Contest l, 2, Festival l, Band, Instrumental Ensemble, Instrumental Soloist, Contest, Pep Band, Festival Band l, 2, 3, 4, Freshman Rep- resentative 1, Section Leader, Dance Band 3, 4, President 4, Class Play Stage Construction, Publicity 3, Actor 4, Contest Play Stage Con- struction, Properties 3, Varsity Debate 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Varsity 3, Track l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Cross Country 2, 3, Atodnem Finance 4, Boys' State 4 RARBARA GORDON FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Guide 3, 4, Band, Pep Band I, 2, 3, 4, Instrumental Ensemble, Contest 1, 2, 4, Festival Band 3, 4: Class Play Tickets 3, Atodnem Finance 4, White Collar Club 4 EDWARD HANSON Football l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Track 2, 4, Varsity 4 GLENDA HANDLEY Prom Committee 3, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Guide 2, Points Chairman 3, Vice-President 4, GAA I, 2, 3, Class Play Make-Up, Properties, Tickets 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, Homecoming Committee l, 2, 3, 4- Atodnem Homeroom Staff, Photog- rapher's Assistant, Typing, Finance 4, White Collar Club 4 CATHY GUILFOYLE Prom Committee 3, Girls' Chorus 2, Mixed Chorus 3, Class Play Usher 4, Homecoming Committee 4, Atodnem Finance 4 DANIEL ION HELTNESS Class Play Stage Construction 3, Properties, Stage Manager 4, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Debate 1, Atodnem Photographers As- sistant, Finance 4, Camera Club 4 wh IAMES HENKEL FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Assistant Secre- tary 2, Class Play Actor 3, 4, Contest Play Actor 4, Football I, Atodnem Finance 4 BILL I-IENKEL Class Play Stage Construction 3, 4, Contest Play Stage Construction 4, Varsity Football 4, Atodnem Finance 4 NANCY KAY IACOB Prom Committee 3, Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA 4, FTA 2, 3, 4, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Drama Club 3, Girls' Chorus 1, Vocal Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Contest 1, 2, 3, Festival 2, 3, Class Play Publicity 3, Home- coming Committee l, 2, 3, 4, Atodnem Faculty Co-Editor, Cover Sales, Finance 4, Hi-Lite Proof Reader, Copyreader, Reporter 4 CATHY IOHNSON Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, FHA 4, FTA, Sec- retary-Treasurer 3, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Swimming Manager 4, Drama Club, Secretary-Treasurer 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, Class Play Properties, Usher 3, Actor 4, Contest Play Actor 4, Home- coming Committee 4, Student Council, Com- mittee Chairman 4, Atodnem Finance 4 IUDY MARIE IONES FHA 3, 4, Degree Chairman 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 3, Mixed Chorus, Officer 4, Class Play Make-Up 3, 4, Properties 4, Atodnem Finance 4 MICHAEL P. IONES Camera Club 4, Latin Club 1, 2, Math Club 3, Atodnem Finance 4 IANET KAY IORDAL Prom Committee 3, Latin Club I, 2, 3, 47 Art Club 4, Math Club 3, National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4: FHA 4: FTA l, 2, 3, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Drama Club 3, 4, Band, Section Leader, Instrumental Ensemble, Contest, Pep Band, Maiorette l, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3, 4, Class Play Stage Construction 3, Publicity 4, Atodnem Finance 4 IUDITH ANN KEMPER Rochelle High School, Rochelle, 4 months in '59, Prom Committee 3, GAA 1, Girls' Chorus l, Mixed Chorus, Vocal Ensemble 4: Atodnem Finance 4 BERNARD KLEIN Class Play Stage Construction 3, Football l, 2, Atodnem Finance 4 GARY LEISER Latin Club 1, Class Play Stage Construc- tion 3, Debate 2, Football 1, Golt 3, 4, Atod- nem Finance 4 MARY LOU LEISER Class Play Usher 3, Contest Play Programs, General Committee 3, GAA 2, 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 MARY LIPKE Class Secretary-Treasurer 4, Ring Com- mittee 2, Latin Club 1, 2, FHA 4, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Basketball Manager 4, Mixed Chorus 3, Atodnem Finance 4 'IAMES MAHAR I Prom Committee General Co-Chairman 3: Class Play Stage Construction 3, 4, Costumes 4, Contest Play Stage Construction 4, Foot- ball l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Co-Captain 4, Track l, 2, 3, Varsity 2, 3, Homecoming Com- mittee 2, 3, King 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Var- sity 3, 4, Atodnem Photographer's Assistant, Finance 4 SUSAN JANE MARKO Prom Committee 3, GAA 2, 3, 4, Tumbling Manager 2, Secretary-Treasurer 3, Badminton Manager 4, NFL I, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Girls' Chorus I, Vocal Ensemble 1, 2, 4, Festival 4, Choir 4, Contest 2, 4, Class Play Stage Construction 3, Make-Up 4, Debate 1, 2, Hi-Lite Reporter 4, Atodnem Finance 4 WILLIAM MARMION Class President 1, 4, Vice-President 3, Rina Committee 2, Prom Committee 3, Latin Club I, 2, 3, 4, Class Play Actor, Tickets 3, 4, Contest Play Actor 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Golf 3, 4, Atodnem Photog- rapher's Assistant, Equipment Mainager, Con- cession Manager, Research Staff, Finance Chairman 4, Commencement Speaker 4 TOM MATYCHOWIAK Steering Committee 3, 4, Prom Committee 3, Latin Club I, 2, 3, 4, Drama Club 4, NFL 2, 3, 4, President 4, Class Play Actor 3, 4, Varsity Debate 2, 3, 4, Speech Contest 2, 3, 4, Atodnem Sports Staff, Football Co-Editor, Research Staff, Photographers Assistant, Fi- nance 4, Commencement Speaker 4 DUANE I. MCCOLLUM DO Club 3, 4, President 4, Secretary-Treas- urer 3, Class Play Stage Construction 3, Atodnem Finance 4, Track Manager l FREDERICK C. MEDLAR Football I: Class Play Tickets 3, 4, Atod- nem Finance 4 BLACKSTONE FIRST GRADE 1949-50 BACK ROW: Leslie Beetz, David Dilbeck, Dennis Orr, Mrs. Bruckner, Barbara Gordon, Karla Ekstrom, lim Goebel: THIRD ROW: Nancy Iacob, Marlene Metzen. Dick Clinite, Billy Mean, Steve Carlson, Ton-i .... , Ron Weitzel: SECOND HOW: Iudy Mayer, Duane McCollum, Charlie Betz, Sue Blotch, Iudy Forth, Bob Schnuckel: FRONT ROW: Pat Piller, Terry Yost, Dick Hammond, Gary Foster, Connie Ansteth, Sandy Snyder, Adrienne Althaus Activities MARLENE METZEN Latin Club l, 2, 3, 4, Prom Committee 3, FHA 4, FTA 3, 4, Librarian 4, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball Manager 2, Drama Club, Committee Chairman 4, Class Play Prompter 4, Pro- grams 3, Tickets 3, 4, Homecoming Commit- tee l, 2, 3, Advanced Speech Play 3, Hi- Lite Feature Writer 4, Atodnem Faculty Editor, Cover Sales, Finance 4 LOUISE MCLAUGI-ILIN Advanced Speech Play 3, Atodnem Finance 4 DONALD ALBERT MILl..ER FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basketball 1, Track 2, 3, Varsity 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 CHARLES MONTAGNOLI Latin Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, Con- test, Vocal Ensemble 1, Football 1, Basket- ball l, Atodnem Photographers Assistant, Finance 4 ROBERT LEE MOON Camera Club 2, 3, 4, Art Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Contest 3, Vocal Soloist, Vocal Ensemble, Festival 3, 4, Class Play Actor 4, Contest Play Stage Construction 4, Debate 4, Atodnem Photographers Assistant, Finance 4 BOB MUNSON Class Secretary-Treasurer 3, NFL l, 2, Debate l, 2, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basket- ball l, 2, Atodnem Finance 4, Varsity Track 4 DAVID NANCE Steering Committee 3, Class Play Staae Con- struction 4, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basketball l, 3, Varsity 3, Manager 2, Atod- nem Finance 4 LARRY NEUHALFEN Football l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basketball l, 4, Varsity 4, Varsity Track 4 IANET NORRIS Camera Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Latin Club l, FHA 4: GAA I, 2, 3, 4, Class Play ltfiake-Up 3, 4, Properties 4, Atodnem Finance LINDA ANN NOWICKI Prom Committee 3, Latin Club l, 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 4, FHA 4, FTA 3, GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Choir 4: Class Play Make-Up, Properties, Tickets 3, 4, Hi-Lite Reporter 4, Atodnem Activities Staff, Finance 4 KAREN KAY NURNBERG Prom Committee 3, FHA 3, 4, Points Chair- man 4, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Drama Club 4, Girls' Chorus, Officer 3, Choir 4, Class Play Prop- erties, Costumes 4, Contest Play Costumes 4, Homecoming Committee l, 2, Atodnem Fi- nance 4 SHIRLEY OPSAL Art Club 4, FHA l, 2, 3, GAA 1, Atodnem Finance 4 TERRY O'SADNlCK FFA 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Class Play Stage goniruiction 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4, Varsity TUC EUGENE E. PAKENHAM Camera Club 4, Latin Club 1, 2, 4, Math Club 3, Atodnem Sports Staff, Photographers Assistant, Finance 4 ELLWYN C. PARKS Prom Committee 3, Art Club l, Class Play Stage Construction 3, Librarian l, Atodnem Typing, Finance 4 VIRGINIA PFEIFFER Prom Committee 3, FHA l, 2, 3, 4, Par- liameritarian 2, Guide 4, GAA 1, 2, 3, Class Play Make-Up, Stage Construction 3, Atod- nem Finance 4 IAMES PICCATTO Hall High School, Spring Valley, 1112 years, Prom Committee 3, FFA 2, 3, 4, Sentinel 2, Choir 4, Class Play Actor, Properties, Tickets, Stage Construction 3, 4, Football Manager 3, 4, Varsity Basketball 4, Atodnem Finance Re- search Staff, Photographers Assistant 4, Var- sity Track 4 PATRICIA PILLER Prom Committee 3, Latin Club l, 2, 4, FHA 4, NFL I, 2, Class Play Programs, Publicity, Ushers, Stage Construction 3, Make-Up Prop- erties, Costumes 4, Tickets 3, 4, Contest Play Properties, Costumes, General Commit- tee, Make-Up 4, Debate I, 2- Homecoming Committee I, 2, 3, 4, Atodnem Homeroom Edi- tor, Soorts Staff, Cover Sales, Music Staff, Photographers Assistant, Typing, Stu- dent Life Co-Editor, Yearbook Associate Edi- tor, Finance 4, White Collar Club 4 WALTER PILLER FTA, Librarian l, Chorus l, 2, Vocal En- semble, Contest, Festival I, Class Play Actor 3, 4, Football l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basket- ball l, 2, 3, Varsity 3, Track l, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4, Advanced Speech Play 3 JOHN POHL Prom Committee 3, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play Stage Construction 3, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Basketball l, 4, Varsity 4, NIVGA State Winner for Agriculture 4, Atod- nem Finance 4, IOANN POWERS Art Club 2, GAA l, 2, Girls' Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, Contest l, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4, Class Play Make-Up 3, Stage Construction 3, 4 BONNIE PRICE Class Vice-President 2, Ring Committee 2, FHA l, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, Secretary 3, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus l, 2, Mixed Chorus 3, Choir 4, Class Play Stage Con- struction 3, Costumes 4, FNA, President 4, Atodnem Finance Research Staff 4, National Honor Society 4, White Collar Club 4, Hi-Lite Reporter FRANCIS RAPP Class Play Stage Construction 3, Atodnem Finance 4 RAY REBHOLZ Prom Committee 3, Camera Club 3, Art Club 3, 4, Mixed Chorus, Contest, Festival, Vocal Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play Stage Con- struction 3, Tickets 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 IUDI REEDER Prom Committee 3, FHA 3, 4, GAA l, 2, 3, 4: Girls' Chorus, Officer 3, Mixed Chorus 4, Class Play Publicity 3, Contest Play Cos- tumes 4, Atodnem Finance 4 LOREN RICH Class Play Stage Construction 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, versity 3, 4 ELAINE SAUER FHA 2, 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 FUGENE G. SAWIN East Rockford Senior High School, Rockford, 112 year: Latin Club l, Class Play Tickets 3, 4 Actor 4, Football l, 2, Golf 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 CAROLYN SAWLAW Prom Committee 3, Latin Club I: FHA 42 FTA 3, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Freshman Representa- tive l, Band, Instrumental Ensemble, Con- test, Pep Band l, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 3, 4, Section Leader 4, Class Play Actor 3, 4, FNA 4, Atodnem Finance SANDRA SCHIEFELBEIN Class Secretary-Treasurer I, Steering Com- mittee 3, General Co-Chairman Prom Commit- tee 3, National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, GAA l, 2, 3, 4, Softball Manager 2, Basketball Man- ager 3, President 4, Student Council 3, 4, Committee Chairman 4, Class Play Promoter, Publicity 3, Costumes 4, Homecoming Com- mittee 3, 4, Queen 4, Atodnem Senior Staff, Homeroorn Co-Editor, Sports Staff, Cover Sales, Music Staff, Activities Staff, Typing, PhotograDher's Assistant, Yearbook Editor, Fi- ance 4, White Collar Club, President 4 DAVE SCHMEHR Latin Club l, Football l, Basketball l, 2, Golf 3, 4, Atodnem Finance 4 Class of 1961 Activities ROBERT E. SCHNUCKEL Latin Club 1, 2: Math Club 3: Band, Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4, lnstrumental Ensemble 1, 2, 4, lnstrumental Soloist 2: Class Play Stage Construction 3, Atodnem Finance 4 KAROLE SCHOF1ELD Prom Committee 3: Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Art Club 2: National Honor Society 2, 3, 4: FHA 4, FTA 2, 3: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Council 2, 3, 4, President 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Choir 4, Officer 3, Vocal Ensemble, Contest, Festival 3, 4: Band, lnstrumental Ensemble, Contest 1: Class Play Actor 3, 4: Contest Play Make- Up 4, Homecoming Committee 2, 3, 4 At- tendant 3: Hi-Lite Reporter 4: DAR 4, Girls' State 4: Commencement Speaker 4, Atod- nem Art Stott, Finance 4 GERALD L S1-lER1DAN Atodnem Finance 4 l3lLL SH1REY DO Club 3, 4: Football 2: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Track 3: Goll 3, 4, Atod- nem Finance 4 IUDY SIMPSON Steering Committee 4: Prom Committee 3. FTA 3, 4: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball Manager 3, Volleyball Manager 4: Drama Club 3: Con- test Play Actor 3: Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 2, 4, Homecoming Attendant 1: Ad- vanced Speech Play 3: Atodnem Finance 4 BlLL SlMPSON DO Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Atodnem Finance 4 SAM SLlCK Oelwein Community High School Oelwein, lowa, 1, 2, 3: Camera Club 4: NFL, Presi- dent 4: French Club 4: Varsity Debate 4- Speech Contest 4: Goit 4' Hi-Lite Reporter Atodnem Research Staff, Frnance 4 SANDRA LEE SNYDER Prom Committee 3: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Public Relations, Guide 4: GAA 2, 3, 4: Drama Club 3, 4: Librarian, Vice-President 4: Girls' Chorus 2: Band, Pep Band 1: Class Play Actor, Tickets 4: Contest Play Costumes 4: Atodnem Finance 4: Advanced Speech Play Prompter 3 DDNNA SONDGEROTH Prcm Committee 3: Class Play Programs 4: FHA 3, 4, Parlimentarian 4: Atodnem Aluznnz Research Stall, Typing Stall, Finance 4 MAR1LFE SONDGEROTH FHA 2, 3, 4: Class Play Tickets 3, 4, Lr- brarians 1: Atodnem Finance 4 SHIRLEY ANNE SONDGEROTH Prom Committee 3: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4: Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, Vocal Soloist, Contest, Fes- tival 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4 BETTY SONNTAG Prom Committee 3: Camera Club 3, 4, Sec- retary 4: Latin C.ub 1, 2, 3, 4: FHA 4: FTA 3: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4: Librarian 3, 4, President 4: Girls' Chorus, Acccmpanist 1, Mixed Chorus 3, Vocal Ensemble, Contest 3, 4, Choir, Festival 4, Class Play Actor 3, 4: FNA 4: Atodnem Alumni Research Stall, Fi- ance 4 DONALD LEE STAMBERGER Class Vice-President 4: FFA 1, 2, 3, Band, Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 2, 3, 4, Contest, lnstrumental Ensemble, Section Leader 4: Class Play Actor 3, 4: Atodnem Photographers Assistant, Finance 4 MARGARET 1RENE SPRINGER Earlville High School, Earlville, 1, 2, 3: FTA 4: GAA 4: Drama Club 4: Librarian 4: French Club 4: Contest Play Actor 4: Atod- nem Finance 4 lAMES P. S1'1MAC Camera Club 4: Latin Club 3, Atodnem Fr- nzrnce 4 NlKKl STOKES FHA 4: GAA 1, 2, 3: Drama Club 3: Librarian 4: NFL 1: Girls' Chorus 3: Class Play Usher Stage Construction 3: Atodnem Research Stall, Finance 4: Debate 1: FTA 3 DUANE L. STREMLAU Steering Committee 3: Prom Committee 3: Band 1, 2: Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4, Co-Captain 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4: Home- coming Attendant 2, 4: SAR 4: Atodnem Sports Stall, Finance 4 TOANNE TERRY Prom Committee 3: Latin Club 1, 3, 4: FHA 4: FTA 3: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4: Drama Club 3, 4, President 4: Librarian, Secretary-Treasurer 4: FIXA 4: Band, Pep Band 1: Contest Play Actor 4: Class Play Costumes, Properties, Stage Construction 3, Actor, Tickets 3, 4: Homecoming Committee 1, 2, 3, 4: Atodnem Sports Stall, Photographers Assistant, Ac- tivities Stall Music Stott, Cover Sales, Tyc- ing Stall, Homeroom Editor, Senior Co-Edi- tor, Yearbook .Associate Editor, Finance 4 DALE TRUCKENBROD FFA 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4: Atodnem Finance 4 El.AlNE KAREN VERM1LLlON FHA 2, 3: Class Play Stage Construction 3, Art Club 4: Atodnem Finance 4 IAMES VINCENT Art Club 4: Class Play Stage Construction 3: Atodnem Finance 4 DIANE V1RG1L Prom Committee 3: Latin Club 2, 3, 4: FHA 4: GAA 1, 2, 3, Drama Club 3: Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Contest, Vocal En- semble, Vocal Soloist 3, 4, Choir, Officer, All-State Chorus 4: Atodnem Finance 4: White Collar Club 4 1UD1Tl-1 LYNN WALTER Prom Committee 3: Latin Club 3: FTA 3: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Tumbling Manager 4: Drama Club 3: Mixed Chorus, Contest 3, Choir, Fes- tival 4: Cheerleader l, 2, 4, Substitute 3: Homecoming Committee 1, 2, 3, 4: FHA 4: Atodnem Finance 4 RONALD Vif. VJALTON Football 1: Band, lnstrumental Ensemble, Contest, Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band, Festival Band 2, 3, 4, lnstrumental Soloist 3, 4, Section Leader 4, Atodnem Finance 4 DON WEBER NFL 1, 2, 3, 4: Debate 1, 2, 3, Atodnem Fi- nance 4 MUDRED WElLER FHA 1, 2, 3, 4: Librarian 3: Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, Ollicer 3, Choir, Festival 4: Atodnem Finance 4 RONALD DEAN WEITZEL Steering Committee 4: Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Tribune 2, Consul 4: Math Club 3: National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, President 4: FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, Sentinel 3' Drama Club, Committee Chairman 4: NFL 3, 4: Class Play Actor 3, 4: Contest Play Actor 3 4, Stage Construction 3: Debate 3: Speech Contest 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4: Varsity Rasketball 3, 4: Atodnem Senior Co- Editor, Photographers Assistant, Finance 4: Varsity Track 4: Salutatorian, 4: Commence- ment Speal-:er 4 TERRENCE WENT7 Mixed Chorus 1: Varsity Football 3, 4: Atod- nem Finance 4 GLORTA 1, WHITE Ohio High School, Ohio, llfz Years: FHA 2, 3: Homecoming Committee 2: Atodnem Fi- nance 4 BARBARA WHlTMORl-Q Prom Committee 3: Latin Club 1,, 2, 3, 4: Math Club 3: National Honor Society 3, 4: GAA l, 2, 3, 4: Librarian 4: Girls' Chorus 1, Mixed Chorus 2, 3: Class Play Stage Construc- tion 3, 4: Contest Play Costumes 4, Atodnem ,Activities Stall, Alumni Research, Typing Stall, Finance 4 CONNIE YOHN FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Guide 4: GAA l, 3, 4: Class Play Actor 3, Properties, Usher 4: Home- coming Committee 3, 4: Atodnem Homeroom Editor, Cover Sales, Typing, Photographers Assistant, Finance 4 HOLY CROSS SECOND GRADE 1950 - 1951 TOP HOW: Iudy Reeder, Shirley Bansau, Duane Stremlau, Bill Marmion, Cathy Iohnsorr, Bill Henry, Francis Rapp, Iirn Shmac, Cindy Clark: THIRD ROW: fUnidentifiedJ, Carl Biederstedt, Belt Sonntag, Mike lanes, Sister Mary Anna, Con- nie Yohn, Mary Lou Leiser, Helen Engle, Gary Leiser: SECOND ROW: vgllargot Duhbs. Eugene Innes, Ioanne Powers. Linda Page, Karen Farmer, Barb Whitmore, Don Weber, Elaine Sauer, Mike Dickey: BOTTOM HOW: Tom Matychowiak, Ierry O'Sadnick, Mary Lipke. Bernard Klein, Ioe Didier, Sue Stremlau. Roger Corrigan, Ianet Auchstetter, Cathy Guil- ioyle. Alumni of all Mendota high schools 1876-1961 . g-- 5 ii. fit HE FIRST ATODNEM, published in 1911, listed all alumni, beginning with the first graduates, the East Mendota High School class of 1876 and the Blackstone High School class of 1879. ln 1919 the YEARBOOK staff repeated this list and brought it up to date, including the interim years 1912 to 1918 when no book was printed. Not until now has there been another such attempt. For the years since 1919, yearbook listings of graduates were checked against high school office records for accuracy and correction. It is possible that there may be errors or omissions, but the list is as accurate as we have been able to make it. East lVlendota's first graduating class has living alumna member Class of 1876 THE MILES are many and so are the years over which memory travels to the days spent in the old Mendota school. .As I seek to recall something of the experiences of those days there stands out most vividly the personality of our principal, loseph Reece MacGregor. As my acquaintance with school workers has extended, I have increasingly realized that Mr. MacGregor, both as instructor and supervisor was a man of unusual ability. To him belongs the honor of inaugurating public school graduation in Mendota, our class being the first to thus complete public school work, going out from the East Mendota school on the sixth of Iune, l876. Though at graduation our class was composed of girls only we had not always been unsupported by the stronger sex. Up to and during part of the last year, Harry Andress, Fayette Lilly and Samuel Eernberg had been members of the class and I gratefully remember with what gracious efficiency those boys assisted us when we got all tangled up in the in- tricacies of bookkeeping. They were natural accountants and had no trouble in making things balance. We were a fairly studious group of young people. As a class we most enjoyed our work in literature which was based largely upon Cathcart's Literary Reader, a volume much respected by many of the older graduates and placed among their treasured possessions. I am sure that the young students of to-day would wisely refuse to learn the zoological classifications that we laboriously memorized, the only profit thereof being equipment for examination and a bit of memory strength- ening. We had an especially good song book from which we sang. By dint of imagining l can hear the strains of Paddle Your Own Canoe and Rain On the Roof as We sang them under Mr. MacGregor's leadership. We had no specialist in music in those days but our principal possessed a good voice and considerable knowledge of music thus making this part of our daily program very much worth while. I recall that during one of the later winters of our school life we held a series of entertainments, the platform across the north end of the High School room which was then the entire upper floor of Lincoln school building, affording a very convenient stage for the display of our dra- matic and oratorical talents. We attempted debates and one of the most hotly contested was upon the question, Resolved: That more misery is caused by Intemperance than by War. Our commencement exercises were of the simplest as pioneer under- takings are apt to be. But I can still feel that sense of importance and aloofness from all every day matters that possessed us upon that day of days. We wandered about the school building and grounds as beings apart from all ordinary mortals. Rev. W. H. Smith of the Methodist Epis- copal Church gave the graduation address, Principal William lenkins of Blackstone school spoke, and each member of the class had part in the program. The first Alumni Association of the East Mendota High School was organized in l879 and we held our first reunion in the room now occupied by Lincoln seventh grade, the banquet being served in the adjoining recitation room. Electric lights being then a thing of the future, we bor- rowed lamps from the old Free Will Baptist church since remodeled and occupied as a home by Mr. Geo. W. Edwards. Possibly the most thrilling moment of the evening was when one of those lamps commenced to viciously sputter and flare and Mr. MacGregor seized and threw it into outer darkness, Alice B. Browne, Wilmington, Vt. -Reprinted from lbr 1920 YEARIZOOK for which Il rm: zwittrri. is OTTIE HICKS POLACHEK, member of the first graduating class of East Mendota High School in 1876, is our oldest living alumna. Mrs. Polachek will be one hundred and three years old in May, 1961. The research staff wrote to her at her home in Chicago, Illinois, re- questing information. However, because of her ad- vanced age, Mrs. Polachek could not answer herself, and the reply could give us no information beyond the fact of her coming birthday. lt is known that after her gradu- ation and before her marriage, Lottie Hicks taught at Lincoln Grade School. She was the first grade teacher of Miss Freddie Harbaugh, now 87. It is Miss Harbaugh who took the picture below and who kindly loaned it to us. WHEN THE CORNERSTONE for the new Lincoln school was lcrid in August. 1929. two alumncxe of the first E.M.H.S. fold Lincolnj class returned for the ceremonies. They ure. left. Lottie Hicks Polachek and. right, Alice Browne. Miss Browne. now deceased. wrote the letter reprinted at the left. at the request of the editors of the 1920 YEAHBOOK. Mrs. Polachek is our oldest living alumna. -o-sw-M East Mendota High School 1876-1910 CLASS OF 1876 Alice Brown Nellie Crooker Fannie Foster Adaline Freund Emma Hawkins Lottie Hicks Ella Iohnson CLASS OF 1877 None CLASS OF 1878 Ella Andress Charles Dodge Lida Dodge Charles Driscoll Emma Fernberg Grace Frost Mamie Gallup Della Hicks lohn Hi-gbee Lucy Io inson Frank Lilly Inez Pearl Ella Whitford CLASS OF 1878 Fred Bailey Ida Castle Eva Clark Herbert Clark Ida Evans Amelia Meisenbach Edward Schick Irene Swisher CLASS OF 1880 None CLASS OF 1881 None CLASS OF 1882 Maggie Brazil Herbert Evans Violet Gift Harriet Iohnson Arsenath Moore CLASS OF 1883 None CLASS OF 1884 William Aumiller P. L. Harris Frances Heslet Mamie Hicks Mella I-Iigbee Mattie Imus Sarah Iohnson Bessie Higbee Kate Mahar Edward Palmer Mattie Price Matie Pulver Clara Rogers Mark Rugales Gertrude Schick Mary Snyder Rose Thomson Kate Welsh CLASS OF 1885 Iljllattie Ambler attie Cipp l Cartha Gargicfy Eva Rice Letitia Westgate CLASS OF 1886 Iesse Crooker Maude Crooker Myra Curtiss Nellie Dunn Carrie Fernberg Carrie Garard Iohn Harris Ella McDonald Carrie lvlundie Lizzie Pohl lennie Sackett Fannie Scott Iames Wills lennie Wills CLASS OF 1887 George Blanchard Willis Colson Clara Eby Mamie Lynn Delia Mahar Etta Sackett Harry Shipley Iames Skelfington D, C. Tower CLASS OF 1888 Lee Beamer Oren Berry Ada Compton Winnie Dowling Mamie Eagen Nathan Freund Gottlob Fritschel Maud Garard Hattie Harbaugh Birdie Kellenberger Hannah McDonald Mable Rogers Edward Saline Ada Shehan Iessie Thompson Mary Wittgan CLASS OF 1889 Susie Berry Christine Fritschel O. P. Harris lennie Higgins Louisa Maus Kittie Mc Donald Susie Nisley Esther Saline lmogene Taylor Geor e Wills Guy gllformley CLASS OF 1880 Viola Caswell Ina Doane Alpha Gibberson Arthur Mclntire Edith Mundie Kate Neumayer Cora Vincent O. T. Wills Anna Wormley CLASS OF 1881 Carrie Bailey Sarah Cummings Carrie Dunham Artie Gerlach Freddie Harbaugh Laura Hayes Alice Porter Millie Powell Charles Shipley Edgar Wills CLASS OF 1882 Edgar Aumiller Effie Bender Myrtle Doane Arthur Harris Carrie Hicks Meda Iones lames McCormick Emma Olander Clarence Rogers Effie Saline Lila Shipley Lula VanSlyke CLASS OF 1893 Cora Aumiller Louisa Barth Iulia Eckart lay Garard Hattie Iohnson Louisa Koerper Winnie McBride Sadie Philips Frank Powell Hattie Shedd Iesse Wormley CLASS OF 1884 Thomas Guilloyle Mayme Keelan Ruth Mitten Hattie McDowell Iosie O'Toole Etta Sinclair Mamie Simms Iosie Vincent Carrie Wilcox CLASS OF 1885 Grace Bender George Kellenberge Mabel Nisley Etta Williamson Gertrude Yenerich r CLASS OF 1886 Carrie Farling Will Guilfoyle Katharine Hall Will Kellenberger Lula Lauterbach Carrie McDowell Sam McCormick Will Mclntire Frank McKean Iessie Miller Olga Riegel Gussie Warner CLASS OF 1887 Minnie Austin Veronica Connor Roy Cummings Iosephine Eagen Grace Ferguson Jessie McCormick Grace Mitten Harry Wilcox CLASS OF 1898 George Ansteth Alvin Baker Hattie Bender Alice Carr Cora Harbaugh Minnie Hill Emerson Inks Iulius Lauterbach Cora Lewis Kate McDonald CLASS OF 1899 Willis Burnett Earnest Ford Alice Haines Harry Lewis Edna McCormick Will Merritt Mary Nolan Emma Saline Merta Wixom CLASS OF 1900 Iulia Bastlin Grace Crandall Charles Ferguson Fred Florschuetz Iohn Guilfovle Emma Hotchkiss Amanda Koerper Ella McDonald Maggie McEvoy Charles Warner Arthur Wilcox Ida Yenerich CLASS OF 1801 Addie Aldrich Agnes Boyle Mary Crandall Bronson Cranwell Mamie Gower Mabel Imus Anna McMahon Iosie Nolan Annie Simms Lula Sunday Ed Walker CLASS OF 1802 None CLASS OF 1803 Albia Bastlin Edna Bragg Claude Eckert Florence Eckert Ethel Garard Earl Gephard Iames McDonald Mary Stebbins Sam Swisher Ruth Wallace Grover Wolff CLASS OF 1904 Cora Cowell Foster Harmon Winnie Harmon Ordelia Hotchkiss Emily Merritt Daisy Phillips CLASS OF 1805 Mabel Brown May Iohn Ada Kilmartin lohn Landgrai May MacDonald Will Swisher CLASS OF 1808 Rosa Baker Ida Finton Frank Foster Alice Holliston Herman Koerper Hope Pollard Nicholas Reiter Leila Setchell Mabel Skiles Raena Worsley CLASS OF 1907 Ioy Adams lanette Boughton Evelyn Brearly Eda Fisher Richard Hart Arthur Holliston Ella Skiles Ray Swisher George Tower, Ir. Grace Walker CLASS OF 1908 Carrie Barth Ina Crandall Hattie Gower Imogene Harbaugh George Hessenberger Calista Hurlbut Cora Kilmartin Iva Landeau Charles Miller Iacob Nisley, Ir. Claude Sack Grace Vincent CLASS OF 1808 Iames Adams Mary Anning Leo Bastlin Raymond Bean Nellie Gower Rosa Klinefelter Paul Madden Karl Pohl Gladys Reeder Bertha Riegel George Simms Ida kiles Tim Vogler CLASS OF 1810 Paul Auringer Vera Barth Lyle Blair Karl Erbes Ella Finley Earl Garard Lawerence Hart Olive Hoffman Henry Hurlbut Glenn Lamberton Victor Riegel Lola Rogers Class of 1890 EIGHTY years less than a century ago there oc- curred an event which has changed the world's history -or at least a part of it, As soon as its real import is understood, perhaps a new chapter will be added to Creasy's Decisive Battles of the World. That event was the graduation of the class of 'OU or naughty naught,-when this class, after the struggle and strat- agem ot many years, won its way out into the world and into a new century. Who does not remember what fine teachers we had! And how the superintendent said we were the best class ever graduated! tOf course we discovered later that the same was said to each c1ass.l I-low we did enjoy planning and planning all spring Ior the picnic we didn.'t have,-all on account of the boys. Who does not recall the time in physics class when Mr. Foster asked for the definition of box as used in machinery and one girl promptly answered, The place where the tools are kept. And the time Miss Purkhiser had us improve the diction of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star something like this: Scintillate, scintillate, diminutive radiating stellar asterisk. An unprecedented astonishment induces me to spec- ulate concerning your composition, Elevated to such extreme loftiness in relation to the terrestrial habitation of mortals Counterpart of carbonized isometric crystals, effulgent luminosity in the iirmamentlw When this class were Freshmen, it was the largest Freshmen class for many years, and it was with regret we saw one after another leave us, until at last there were but twelve to graduate. These twelve wrote and learned elaborate essays, and recited them in the old opera house where our friends were gathered to see us get our diplomas. lust to look at these diplo- mas, which are filled in with our names in Mr, Foster's best printing, takes us back in imagination to the old school days. Grace Crandall Wright. 7Kr,!11'inledfi'ofr1 Ihr' 1920 YEARBOOK 1880 Blackstone High School 1879-1910 CLASS OF 1879 Lizzie Cook Nellie Dean Frank Larck Lizzie Newport Henry Thayer W. W. Wirf Minnie Wylie CLASS OF 1880 Edmund Cummings Claire Harris Katherine Hiermier Sarah Himmel Iosephine Iordan Olive Lee Winifred McKeen Sarah Peart Margaret Porter Caroline Scott Martha Scott Alice Woodbridge Evelyn Woods CLASS OF 1881 Isabella Iohnson Robert Porterlield Emma Rupert CLASS OF 1882 Emma Carter Alice Dean Elmer Gardner Frederick Miller Mary Navin Arthur Wright Alice Wylie CLASS OF 1883 Cyrus Best lohanna Burkart Mary Cummings Iohn Madden Emma Knauer Mary Marks Anna Smith CLASS OF 1884 None CLASS OF 1885 Iulie Bunker Annie Hartan Myra Kenworthy Minnie Knauer Mary McBride Sue McGinnis Clara Wylie CLASS OF 1886 Matthew Wilson Allan Wylie CLASS OF 1887 Corbus Gardner Matilda Haass Harriet Marks CLASS OF 1888 Edgar P. Cook Richard Cooper Mary Pollock Ed Scheidenhelm CLASS OF 1889 Amelia Erlenborn Katherine Frederick CLASS OF 1890 Clara Adams Clara Goodwin Frederick Stevens CLASS OF 1891 Lucia Fisk Charles Miller T. Lloyd Park Catherine Wilson CLASS OF 1892 Paul Cooper George Fisk Howard Haskell Madge Ienkins Harriet Mclntyre Georgia Smith Della Wershinski CLASS OF 1893 Anna Klucker Edmund Madden Elizabeth Wilson CLASS OF 1894 Hulda Anderson Georgia Beede Edgar Cooper Mary Denison Edith Goodwin Albert Henry Simon Schuetz CLASS OF 1895 Margaret Denison Iessica Freedman Florence McLeod Ziska Schuetz Mary Stevens Lena Taylor Edmund Volk Mayme Walker CLASS OF 1896 Samuel Beetz William Cooper Charles Fischer Florence Whitmore CLASS OF 1897 Ella Cavell Mamie English Bertha Freedman Adaline Hartan Hildegard Reul Iosephine Buedy Myrtle Smith Lorena Waldorf Bose Weidner CLASS OF 1898 Carlos Ambler Maud Bierwirth Frank Blanchard Grace Clarkson Edth D' i ix Belle English Anna Goedtner Samuel Haight Elizabeth Hopkins Cora Madden Emma Schwarz Charles Stare CLASS OF 1899 Florence Denison May Gardner Arthur Waldorf CLASS OF 1900 Iohn Dubbs Anna Erlenborn Elsa Freedman Cora Hansell Helen Rice Iohn Stenger CLASS OF 1901 Florence Allen Emma Bauman Clara Cavell Florence Crandall Iames Dubbs Mabel Haight Verna Harman Clarence Hawley Leone Meisenbach Fred Scheidenhelm Antoinette Schmitz Harry Wright CLASS OF 1902 Tillie Bauer William Black Clara Meinzer Phil Buettner Forrest Dix Harold Meisenbach Louise Merrrfield Margaret Retz Carey Stacy George Whitmore CLASS OF 1903 loseph Allen Florence Barber Clara Biers Charles Hansell Oswald Kieselbach Harry Pollard Alwin Schaller Albert Schuetz Maud Stewart CLASS OF 1904 Mary Black Lois Brearley Faith Denison George Fritz Louis Munson Otto Proehl CLASS OF 1905 Archibald Auringer Iosephine Haskell Morey Hawley Aimee Madden Frank Munson Helen Smith CLASS OF 1906 Dorothy Allen Helen Bailey Sina Bailey Walter Black Iulius Kliyla Ioseph Langford Bertha Olson Theodora Proehl Harry Beck Will Schaller Alma Schuetz Marie Wallace Lester Wells CLASS OF 1907 Edgar C. Cook Hazel Hackett Edith Koropp Paulina Weidner CLASS OF 1908 Marion Black Ann Cavell Alice Davenport Bernice Fernberg Clara Kieselbach Frank Meisenbach CLASS OF 1909 lohn Black Henrietta Erbes Helen Faber Marguerite Faber Gertrude Holland Laura Marlatt Lester McDowell Clara Olsen Greta Patterson Mabel Rice Walcott Van Etten CLASS OF 1910 Lilian Bauman Anna Biers Mildred Faber Clarence Hackett Marjorie Hawley Louis Leffelman Maybelle Milar Daniel Pohl Hilda Proehl Emma Schaller THE WEST SIDE did not hold graduation exercises until 1879. Their first class was also seven in number, three boys and four girls, My class was the second to go out from Blackstone, and was different in one way at least, from any other that has ever been graduated. It consisted of twelve girls and one boy. None of us has attained international fame, as our class valedictorian thought we were destined to do: all of us however have lived lives of moderate success, happiness and usefulness. Encyclopaedias and the dictionary were the main reference books in those days, but their use taught us the dictionary habit, and the advantage of gathering information to supplement the facts given in the text books. That was the beginning of the present extensive use of libraries in the schools. Such organizations as the band and glee club, had yet to make a start. The girls never went to domestic science or cooking classes, and no hot lunches were ever served at school for there were no vocational classes in our day. Athletics played no part in the school life and we had very little elective work. The personality of the teachers meant more to the pupil than any course of the school. Their decisions in matters of right and wrong and our love and re- spect for them, formed a strong moral force which has followed us to this day. The smaller classes permitted a personal relation between teacher and pupil which is more difficult to establish in larger classes. There are no old graduates who are not interested still to hear of the constant effort of those in charge of our present schools to adjust the work to the chang- ing need of the times. We are proud of the inheritance that our children and grandchildren have fallen heir to, grateful that the privilege was ours to help make the schools what they are, and glad to know that progress from now on, must be steadily onward and upward. Winifred McKeen Crandall. Class of 1890 AS MY THOUGHTS go back to the class of 1890 I can but marvel at the changes time has wrought in the idea of a High School education. At that time the pupil who had acquired an eighth grade education was considered fairly well equipped in knowledge. To many, the then three years of high school looked like a life sentence and few from choice or necessity made bold to enter its portals. Thus the class of l890 lost the inspiration of numbers. Of the four pupils who entered only three remained to the end of the game. High school in those days meant much work and little play. Athletics and social affairs were not ap- proved, declamatory contests and class plays consid- ered a waste of time. At graduation we looked with fear and trembling upon our first appearance in pub- lic and in honor of the event even the school board waxed wasteful and we were escorted in a carriage to the commencement Hall. To-day, what a change- And yet, 1 smile as I wonder what our staid and respected Prof. Jenkins, our Nettie D. Kimberlin and others on the teachers board would have thought had the boys of that day appeared in class dressed up to the minute or the girls resplendent in middies and muffs and powder puffs. Members of the class ot 1890 1 say to you both, Alas we were born too soon. Nevertheless, primi- tive, plain, old Blackstone, you have given us many happy memories and although put in the back ground by a progressive age we can say of thee as of no other- Thou art beautiful for situation for thou art built within the city walls. Clara B. Goodwin. --12,t-fn-pf.. jmm ,tw rnlirler ,mimi for fl-it ww YEARBOUK, Mendota Consolidated High School -- 1911 Class of 1911 NO PERIOD during the history ot the Mendota High Schools, has witnessed such a transiormation as that ot the last decade, Since 1876, when East Mendota looked with pride upon hor tirst alumni, and three years later, the West Side claimed a similar honor, the two high schools have been separated, thereby losing much ot the spirit ot loyalty, co-operation and com- munity uplilt, so clearly manifested in our high school to-day. N 'Mi , in tl ' r it is 'Q rf, fi t-', f'f .' ., , .f ft 1 1 Aff ,Q 'Yi cr-of I 1 i1r,, .,,p it lu i ' '1 '41'lj, i , .34 ii: ll5'l1i1t.tlt ff' rv . gf '-mf ... . - .,y, Am -1:1 . 1 -SE vt gygfi , , , e 3.-iff.,,'R N H ,1 1 - 1:35 r ' - .U Q1 . -. 2' , , M ixer - .El WI-- If s o l i 7 At f the 1 .1 1 . A w Q- .tau I ,-A By , gg , iz r .M fl' W' M we tiff,-'L f 41 is wx! OLD BLACKSTONE, home of the high school from 1911 until Se tember, 1917. when the new P CLASS OF 1911 building was completed. Robert Black Ruth Crandall Iohn Faber Forrest Fahler Elmer Feik For many years a spirit ot rivalry in athletics and scholar- ship had existed between the two schools. During the winter ot l9lO-l9ll the school boards had a joint meeting, deciding to cast aside past prejudices and opin- ions and consolidate the two school districts ot Mendota. The following September, the mem- bers ot the East and West Side High Schools, about lUU in num- ber, assembled together in the Blackstone School tor the first time in history. This consolidation was looked upon with tear and apprehension by many ot the pupils and citizens, but in a re- markably short time the two tac- tions were tirmly united in bonds ot loyalty and good-fellowship which have ever been character- istic ot the institution, The Senior Class of l9ll, of which the writer is proud to be a member, undertook the publica- tion ot the iirst high school an- nual, After many weeks ot scepti- cism as to the final result ot the undertaking, the statt otierecl tor our perusal, The Atodnemf' On Iune ll, l9ll, the first commence- ment excercises ot the Mendota High School, were held at the Opera House. Dr. lohn W. Cook, late ot De Kalb Normal School, delivered the address of the eve- ning while the President ot the Board, C. E. Bates, presented diplomas to sixteen graduates. Ella Leileit Larson fftbfaru ir im fxrerjfl taken from an tnfiilil zuirzuu fu: zlw 1920 YEARBOOK. Viola Finley Florence Goodwin Edith Holliston Earle Keeler Leo Krausse Ella Leitheit Albert McGinnis Floyd Miller Florence Oettinger Gilbert Schaller Pauline Scott CLASS OF 1912 Edna Billhorn Ellen Carr Carolyn Dudgeon Harold Dudgeon Louise Fritz Edith Kilmartin Lydia Kutter Florence Schnuckel Lavina Swisher CLASS OF 1913 Rudolph Anschicks Mabel Covell Mary Louise Crawlord Earl Cummings Frieda Decker M ron Dick Iullian Erbes Elsa Faber Pearl Faber Will Faber Lester Geiger Helen Hokinson Iesse Hurlbut Arthur Proehl Paul Schwab Allred Thurston Minnie Voglor CLASS OF 1914 Ralph Bailev Bertha Bauer Leola Baumaartner Mabel Baumgartner Gertrude Biederman Will Cannon Esther Dierwechter Leah Felton Elmer Gephard lohn Hart Margaret Hart Florence Hensler Eulalia Leltelman Arthur Leitheit Stella Madden Roy Murphy Leonora Oberhelman Eva Price Clarence Schaller Charles Schwab Helen Shaw Helen Truckenbrod CLASS OF 1915 William Ashley Lucile Barnett Verna Becket Merle Blanchard Ruth Black Minnie Browne Paul Carroll Nellie Clark Erma Clinite Norman Driscoll Almeda Elliott Iune Harman Casper Henning Iohn Klinetelter Bertha Kutter Wayne Perkins Robert Reder Helen Stoldort Richard Truckenbrod Eva Wixom Marie Yost CLASS OF 1916 Watson Bartlett lrma Biederman Frances Blass Myra Covell Ed Degenhardt Grace Dick Lettie Hollman Robert Nauman Hazel Norton Harriet Rieael Harold Schildberg Leo Spittler Ethel Stone Lawrence Strawn Tracy Tower Hedwig Vogler llarriet Zuck CLASS OF 1917 Carl Althaus Marie Bailey Olivetta Bowman Irene Bauor Herbert Crisler Scott Dayton losephine Ellingen Eugene Felton Gertrude Gorman Roland Gower George Harris Henry Kohl Helen Kreis Gladys Landeaig lrma Nauman Edith Powell Harold Riddle Hilda Schaller Greta Truckenbrod Theo Truman Esther Vogler Lutie White - 1918 Mendota Township High School Doors of the new building opened Monday. Septem- ber 10, 1917 with an en- rollment oi 216. The Class ot 1917 was the first to graduate from the Town- ship High School. the class of '18 was the first lrom the new building. CLASS OF 1918 Evelyn Angear Hilda Bansau Minnie Buck Florence Bates Beatrice Bieber Gertrude Cavell Robert Crawlord Farwell Darby Harold Dean Clara Dreimiller Lola Fischer Helen Goebel George Guiltoyle Ralph Herbert Elizabeth Hill Inez Hills Hazel Hurd Harry Kettleborough Georgia Kliyla Arlena Kramer Minnie Kutter Gladys Lamborton Margaret Madden Helen Miller Florence Lewis Cleo Murphy Harold Nauman Edna Niebergall Esther Perkins Hazel Phalen Harry Sauer Norval Truckenbrod Frank Van Etten Chester Wills CLASS OF 1919 Harvey Barth Lester Beatty Theodore Btestor Frank Breaw Harold Collins Elizabeth Colson Robert Conkey Vice-president Esther Crawford Maude Cromwell liene Driscoll Adrienne Fassett Elsie Hess Harold Iohnson Henrietta Kammerer Secretary lohn Kautman Gilbert Khnetelter Elinda Kohl President Millie Lippincott Sophie Lucas Pearl Masear Hazel Mae Nisley Lucille Potter Clara Powell llelen Schildberg Hazel Serven Reed Sharp Wayne Sharp Edith Shaw Treasurer Mariorie Smith Elizabeth Stoldorl Ralph Tellkamp Roland Truckenbrad Nina Wicks Henry Wilhelm Grace Wittgan Velma Wixom Gladys Yenerich CLASS OF 1920 Viola Anschicks Rolland Bates, Treasurer Elmer Beitsch Edward Bieser Edmund Blei Robert Boyle Robert Cummings Marguerite Deaner Clara DeGries Bruce Gilmore Louise Goebel William Gorman Edna Grosch Hilda Haetner Robert Harkness Vtleta Herbert Lola Krausse, Secretary Marion Kreider Myrtle Krels Frieda Kutter Herman Kutter Elsie McCullough Elbridae Mclntyre Rose McNally Reta McNinch Edith Miller Glen Momeny Dean O'Neill Pearl Parsons Edward Pohl Lila Powell luanita Reder Fred Sauer, President lulius Schaller, Vice-president Iosephine Stenger Mary Stenger Edith Wagner Stella Widmer CLASS OF 1921 Cecelia Ahern Grace Angier Ella Bansau Neva Billings Donald Cummings Wylie Dinsmore Helen Easter Mabel Ehlers Herman Esterday LeRoy Faber Leo Guilfoyle Charles Harris Lester Heiman Hilda Hoeger Olive lohnson Grace Keeler Florence Khurt Irvin Knauer Esther McEvoy Robert Mclntyre Cecelia Miller Grace Miller losephine Miller Hazel Montavon Phyllis Moore Waldo Nauman Velma Otterbach Millie Phelps, Vice-president Mildred Potter Elmer Schaller, President Letha Schmidt. Secretary Grace Serven Robert Sillars loseph Smith Louis Stein Mabel Swope Gilbert Truckenbrod Margaret Vogler August Wilhelm CLASS OF 1922 lrene Augusta Bansau Albert Louis Bauer 1. Myrle Billings Marjorie Imogene Blancha Gilbert Allen Blotch Virginia Myrtle Bohy Helen Elizabeth Bott Audre Rose Boslough Iohn Oman Buck Mary Kathryn Cannon Grace Myrtle Cummings Winn Davis Russell Dinsmore Mary Frances Dudgeon Gilbert Warren Easter Minnie Louise Fessler Alfred Iohn Ganz Virgil Gower Vio a Anne Grosch Emerson E. Haas, Vice-president Ida Betty Hanson Helen Lucille Harkness Reginald Francis Henning Bertha Hoffman Alfred Otto lacob Harry Kaufman lrmagard Elizabeth Kohl Dorothea Maraaret Kutter Stephen Joseph Madden Mary Margaret Marmion Edna M. Mase-ar h Florence Marie McCauley Zada Mae McDonald Lois Erna Moore, Treasurer Faith lsabelle Morrison Iuanita A. Morsch Wesley lohn Niebergall Edward Sylvester Nolan. President Clarence Phillabaum Walter A. Rhea Caroline K. Scheidenhelm Elmer C, Scheidenhelm Gertrude Schildberg Ottomar Otto Schlesinger Alma Elizabeth Shaw Mildred Theiss Marv losephine Tower Mildred Truckenbrod Gertrude Anna Clara Turk Secretary rd 1 Class of 1921 DURING the decade 1912 - 1921, the basis of our modern, progressive high school was laid. ln the fall of 1912, the student body was greeted by a new superintendent, an entire new faculty, an ex- panded curriculum and new quarters. The new quarters were the entire third floor and part of the second floor of old Blackstone School. A new com- mercial department, expanded science department, together with more liberal additions to the other departments were offered to the student body. Athletics and chorus were extra-curricular activi- ties, but were held after school hours. A township high school district was formed in 1915. Immediately steps were taken to select a site and erect a building to accommodate the growing enrollment. After much discussion, the people of the township voted to build their new high school at the present site. ln the fall of 1917, the doors of the new high school were opened. An enlarged faculty, new departments - music, art, home eco- nomics, agriculture, shop, and physical education - were offered to the student body. The class of 1918 was the first class to graduate from the new Mendota Township High School. Pre- viously commencement exercises had been held in the Opera House or the local theater. World War 1 made its impact on the student body. Several boys, fired with patriotism, enlisted and were assigned to the famous Rainbow Divi- sion . When the armistice was declared, Nov. ll. 1918, school was dismissed and the student body joined the community in staging a riotous rally. ln the fall of 1918, a terrible influenza epidemic broke out. lt was of such a serious nature that the schools were closed for several weeks. A strict quar- antine of school children was enforced - no run- ning around on the streets, and a limited attend- ance at church services. The first class that had the distinction to spend all four years in the new township high school building was the class of 1921. This class had a definite advantage seldom enjoyed by other enter- ing groups - i. e., as green freshmen they were not conspicuous in being lost , because all stu- dents had the same difficulty to find their respec- tive classrooms, Another feature that is eagerly anticipated each year by students and community alike are the various class plays. This educational, pleasurable practice had its origin back in 1913. The senior class of that year presented the play, Trelawney of the Wells , in the Opera House to a capacity audience. It was another first , Special recognition to graduating classes of a social nature started in 1915, That year the senior class was entertained to dinner at Orsinger's , a well-known restaurant in LaSalle, and then at- tended the play, The Taming of the Shrew . This, more or less, was the forerunner of the prom. One question that arose periodically during these years was whether dancing should be al- lowed at school functions . lt was a controversial question and was always tabled for the time being , It was with a very real sense of achieve- ment, therefore, that students in 1918 and '19 final- ly got the consent of the school board to hold dances. Very definite and quite strict rules were drawn up and printed in the 1919 YEARBOOK. Those rules have remained in effect, almost un- changed, These were the pioneering years for Mendota Township High School, but with the expert leader- ship and foresight on the part of the Board of Education and faculty, we must concede they built well . Margaret Vogler Blotch - 1921 CLASS OF 1923 Clarence Bailey Velma Baumgartner Henrietta Bellinghausen Loretta Bellinghausen Gladys Bolster Theodore Boslough Grace Brown Charlotte Davis Ruth Deane Ella Dewey Lila Dillon Dorothy Elsesser Ralph Faber Victoria Fischer Marian Fitch Lucille Fritz, Secretary Donald Gilmore Max Goebel, Vice-president lla Harrison Anne Henry Edwin Hoeger Helen Hoerner Talbot Hood. President Martha lacob Anna Kaminky, Treasurer leanette Karger Elmer Kaufman Mildred Kohl - Katherine Kolanczik Altha Lewis Blanche March Gladys Morrill Theodore Nieman Harold Potter Gale Prescott Florence Reeder Frank Reichardt Harold Sharp Mvrtle Sonntag Edward Spanier Ruth Wright Lilly Zapf CLASS OF 1924 Lawrence Amfahr Bertha Bansau Harold Bansau Mildred Bansau Hildegard C. Becker lsabel K. Billings Floyd I. Blotch Lula Blotch Elizabeth Boettcher Leon Alfred Bohy Frank Boyle Rex Bradshaw Karl Brunner Elred M. Buck G. Lucile Buck Maude Butler Gale Clinite Margaret I. Cooper Dorothy Cromwell Kenneth Davis LaVerne Davis Oradella Ditsch Marie Elizabeth Eckert Gwendolyn F. Edwards Phyllis Eagers George Elsesser Margaret Elsesser Beryl Feik. Treasurer Fred Ferguson Myrtle E. Haines Ronald Hansen Violet Mae Harris Daniel E. Heiman Grace Hotchkiss Laetitia Ieanblanc Oliver leanblanc Florence Iordan Grace E. Kite Esther Kreis Arthur Krenz Daniel Massey l..aVenia McDonald Mvrtle G. McDonald Mildred G. Milar, Vice-president Carol W. Miller Esther M. Miller Lucille Moore, Secretary Claribel M. Muzzy Marguerite D. Parsons Frank G. Prescott Merle Rapp Vera Rave Marshal Rife Leo A. Roth Valentine G. Schmehr Helen Schnuckel I. Edward Schwarz, President Henrv Schwemlein DeWitt Shed Stanley Smith Harold Sonntag Robert C. Sonntag Anne Truckenbrod Violet Truedson Gertrude Werner Wilma Westgate Katherine Wilcox lames Witte Elnora Wixom Lottie Wolf Bertha C. Zolper CLASS OF 1925 Marjorie Barth Maxwell Barrett, President Earl Bauer Henry Baumann Thelma Biddle Edwin Breuer Francis Burke Helen Butler Lois Clinite Alden Cole Faith Crandall Elsa Cromwell lohn Edwards George Faulhaber Evel n Gilmore Ralplli Gilmore Iames Guilfoyle Mar aret Mary Guilfoyle Fredq Gustavson Grace Heiman Lucille Heiman Helen M. Hoerner Bessie lohnson Meral lohnson Wilbert lohnson Frank E. Kidd Marie Klinge Otto Klinge Elmer Kramer Frank Letl lames McDonald Frances McMillan Mary Miller, Secretary Raymond Montavon Mildred Reis W. Wayne Rex. Vice-Dresident Ethel Rhea Clarence Scheidenhelm Margaret Schmidt, Treasurer Lawrence Setchell Edgar Spenader Ella Theiss Helen K. Wells Cora Wittaan William Woods CLASS OF 1926 Karl Betz Dorothy Blotch Kathryn Buckner Neleta Byrd Mabel Cannon Mildred Carney Neal Cash Dorsey Deaner Milton D. Dewey Evelyn Ehlers Minnie M. Elsesser Hildagarde Englehardt Florence F. Feulner Estelle K. Full, Secretary Oliver Finkenbinder Gerald Garard Esther Haefner Sam Haigiht Dorothy armon Theodore Henning. Vice-president Harry Herbert Ruth G Hochstatter William lacob Mildred Iuly Oscar Kaminky Ruth Karger Fremont Mordecai Kaufman Bernita L. Kemp Oswald A. Kutter Mary Elizabeth Larabee Helen Leffelman Richard Leiser Perry H. Lewis, President Catherine Marmion Allie Masear Helen Maus Robert McCullough Lois McMillan Willard F. Merritt Doris H. Miller Erma V. Mireley Alice Murra. Treasurer Ramona Neilson Helen L. Phalen Allen Prescott Margaret Rogers Theodore Rosenkrans Henry Sauer Lucille C. Saueressig Allen Scheidenhelm Arlene Scheidenhelm Laura Schlesinger Marvin I. Schlesinger Louis R. Spenader Helen E. Walter Francis Wells Elsie Wilhelm Bertha Wittgan Clyde Yount CLASS OF 1927 Robert Allen, President Earleen Bansau Marian Bates Lucille Baumann Luella Baumann Helen Beitsch Darlene Brown, Treasurer Marie Buckner Florence Buell Arthur Bush, jr. Edythe Clarke Faye Cook john Eggers Amanda Florschuetz M. Kathryn Frey Webster Gilman, Vice-president Loretta Grosch Paul Guilfoyle Maxine Holdren Harry johnson Ruby Keen Marjorie Kohl Elizabeth Larabee Arnold Massey Leslie Miller Wyman Montavon Frances Moore Viola Moorehouse Arthur Muzzy Verna Niebergall Elaine Nielson Harold Pepiot Frances Pierson Guy Prescott Evelyn Schaller Harold Scheidenhelm josephine Schildberg Harold Schlesinger Mollie Shapiro Bert Sutton Lila M. Sutton lla Thelo Garnette Thompson Valera Vaubel Marie Walter William Wenninger, Secretary jessie Witte Marie Zapf CLASS OF 1928 Earl Anschick Elliott W. Archer Gabriel P. Betz Robert Blass Violet E. Bohy james A. Boyle, Secretary Charles E. Brown Howard Cromwell Bernice Ida Davis Helen L. DeGries james H. Dubbs Burton M. Ferguson Pauline Ferguson Margaret E. Foulk Anna DeEtte Gibbs Dorothy E. Goebel Faith l. Harris Flora B. Hochstatter Lois A. Hoerner Lucille jacoby Gertrude D. Kreis Gertrude E. Kreiter Kenneth A. Krenz Margaret E. Mauer Ellis Miller George F. Morrill Glenn E. Morris Wilbur F. Murra Warren V. Parrish Willard Pfeilfer Ethel P, Pry Elmer Arthur Rave Eveline Rhea Lloyd j. Richert, President john C. Sauer, Treasurer Roland G. Scheidenhelm Ramond Schmehr Ellice P. Setchell Webster Setchell Scheila E. Skeffington Wilhelmina M. Smith Gilbert H. Spanier Viola E. Truckenbrod Vlfilliam R, Truman Hazel M. Vincent Fred Wiedenhoefer Gertrude L. Wirschem Charles Worsley Wesley H. Wright, Vice-president Ray Zorn CLASS OF 1929 Charles Ackley Mabel Annable Arthur Barr Ruth Beetz Elmer Brown Leititia Buckner Katherine Bush Clifton Carnahan Donald Carnahan Alma Clinite Mildred Cook Marian Deaner Lewis Dewey Laura Elsesser Helen Engelhardt june Fassett Marie Feik, Treasurer Yvonne Finkenbinder Dorothy Finley Marie Fischer Gladys Florschuetz Vera Florschuetz Esther Forth Leon Frey Gwendolyn Gibbs Harold Gillette Wayne Gilman, Vice-president Harold Goebel Earl Gray ldella Gustavson josephine Hall, Secretary janet Hansen Zaida Harrison Ruth Hickok Paul K. jacob Lorena johnson Otto Kaminky, President lsadore Kaufman Margaret Kaulman Ida Kidd Margaretta Kiersch Howard Landgraf Lillie Leifeit Georgetta Lutz jane Madden Margaret Manifold Raphael McCarthey Lillian McDonald Claude Morris Lucille Newell Evelyn Pepiot Elman Pohl Edith Pry Angeline Randazzo Salvatore Randazzo R. Catherine Schwarz Hazelmae Shaw Wilbur Swope Russell Stockley john Stouffer Ramon Swisher Fern Tower Flora Truckenbrod Wilma Truckenbrod Dorothy Ultch Emerson Vaubel Dorothy Wallace Katherine Walter Dorothy Werner Marcella Weygandt George Whitmore Lynn Whitmore Nellie Woods Wilhelmene Woods Wynnette Worsley Carolyn Zcapl Catherine api CLASS OF 1930 Marguerite Aduddell Edith Andrews Yale Bates Lucille Blackwood Rita Cannon Eleanor Caveii Arthur Chaon Forrest Coffey Vivian Crowl Rosilla Dana Edward Edwards Wilton Erlenborn, Vice-president Catherine Fahler Virginia Ferguson Carl Forth Ina Foulk Florence Fransen Albert Frederick Robert Friedlein Catherine Gallagher Otto Galloway Velma Gilkey Dorothy Gillette Newton Gillette Pauline Gilman Haight Gurney Charles Haight Edith Hanson Margaret Heagy Mildred Heiman jessica Huss Marjorie jones Guy Keen Warren Kidd Leona Klein Walter Klinge Martha Koerper Paul Letl Ethel Lowd Floyd Lyman Wilda McCullough Ora Morehouse Rollin Muzzy Robert Neuman Marie Ossman Richard Phalen. President Mildred Pohl Marjorie Prendergast Ruth Rex, Secretary Otto Sauer Charles Schammel Alice Schmitz Paul Schildberg, Treasurer Carl Stamberger Katherine Stein Dorothy Truckenbrod Albert Virgil Helen Waldorf Catherine Wennamacher Clara Wiedenhoefer Ruthe Worsley Margaret Zorn CLASS OF 1931 Carlos Ambler Rose Andrew Willard Austin Kenneth Bankes David Barnett Wilbert Barnickle Vida Bell Lester Betz Robert Brown Edwin Bush Vincent Coss Theodore Dugosh Thomas Edwards Kenneth Ehlbeck Faith Fitch Olga Florschuetz Marjorie Gallagher Genevieve Gibbs, Secretaryhtreasurer Dorothy Gilmore josephine Girnbel john Goebel, Vice-president Veronica Guilfoyle Franklin Gurney Bernice Hochstatter Ruth Hoerner Corbus Hoffman Edith Howarth Harvey jacob Paul Kiersch Donald King Glenn Koropp Donald Larabee Beulah McDonald Dorothy McMillan Vllendell Mirely Gwendolyn Rhodes Moorehouse Erman Olson Vivian Phalen Clarence Pry Donald Richert, President Lois Rogers Frances Sander Arthur Sauer Vernon Setchell Arthur Sibigtroth Francis Simpson William Swisher joseph Tentler Donald Ultch Ralph Ultch Adam Wagner john Walker Vida Wicks Wilbur Wolfe CLASS OF 1932 Dorothy Austin Esther Barnickle Lois Bauman Helen Boyle Esther Beetz Max Burley Wellington Chaon lone Clarke Rolland Clinite Mary Louise Clark LaVere Clarke Mary Coss Nano Dubbs Norma Dugosh Robert Elsesser August Engelbrecht Aileen Evans Cloie Evans Russell Fahler Evelyn Florschuetz Merrill Frank Helen Frederick Marie Guilfoyle Margaret Halboth Mertyl Hampton Margaret Hanson William Heagy Class of l93l SINCERE congratulations to the Class of '6l! An anniversary annual such as the one undertaken by this class is a tremendous task. The result is some- thing we shall all value highly. As the Class of '31 reminisces, memories conjure a myriad of happy experiences: happy social noon hours, an efficient faculty of only twenty always ready to listen to student problems and help to figure out an- swers, a student body small enough that it was easy to know each one individually, the GAA carnival-a social event, athletics, debate, music events, after- school tea dances, Hi-Y and Girl Reserve meetings, Compton students joining the student body in their Senior year, all these and many more. This was an era when a depression was being felt. The students had many good times managed with very limited expenditures. The Spring ot l93l was the first time MHS entered interschool music contests. About one-third of the class went to college or took special training for their life work. Only four of the class were called into the armed services during World War II. Two members of the class are no longer living. Today nearly half of the class remains in this area. Farming is the leading occupation of the class-over one-third being married to farmers or engaged in farming. Business follows a close second. There is much satisfaction in watching MHS con- tinue to grow and exert its excellent influence in the community. Faith Fitch Campbell -1931 Earl Henkels Ellsworth Holdren Geraldine Hopwood Forrest Howarth Rudolph jacob Anna johnston Alma Kaufman Alva Kaufman Margaret Kaufman Edward Kerns Bernard Kilmartin Guiles Larkin Raymond McCarthey Richard McCray Arlene Mclnturf Miriam Manifold Edna Marmiort Helma Miller Vera Mireley Gail Munson, President William Neuman Arline Oliver Philip Sander Louis Sauer Catherine Schmitt Louis Seno Faith Setchell Vincent Spaniev Robert Stare Walter Tasker lune Vandre Gale Van Rv Helen Wagner Rosalie Wagner Dale Wakeman Robert Ward Darlene Welsch Edward Vlfelsch, jr. Harold Wendel Frieda Wiedenhoefe lsca Wiley Emil Zaof Arthur Zolper, jr. CLASS OF 1933 Lee Archer Clifford Bailey Vernon Beardsley Samuel Beetz Richard Betz Gertrude Bieser Arthur Boyle Edward Brown Ethel Bryan Marjorie Cannon Cletus Chaon Arthur Cook r Catherine Deming Peter Donohue Annette Eckert Wilfred Ehlbeck Elmer Ehlers Marie Elsesser Evelyn Feik john Ferguson Theodore Fischer Lois Frederick Henry Gehant Robert Goebel Erwin Grosshans Lawrence Guilfoyle Charles Harmon Frances Hessenberger Curtis Hochstatter Eleanora Holdren Carol Holliston William Holliston Alan Huss Lawrence johnson Paul Kerns Velma Kidd Veda King Mildred Kirsteatter George Koerper Ruth Kohl Annie Koopersmith Keith Krenz Monica Larkin William Leiser Mary Mildred Lutz Martin Masear Frances McKean Kenneth Mealey Marguerite Meisel Edward Meyer Marjorie Moore Gilford Moss Ursula Nolan Pansy Oliver Floyd Prv Beatrice Ritter Mildred Rutishauser Marion Sauer Evelyn Schmitz George Schuetz Harold Schuetz Samuel Shapiro joseph Sibigtroth Edna Mae Simpson Charles Stare Leone Stevenson Doris Van Ry Charles Waldorf Claire Walker Robert Ward Waneta Westgate Robert Wirschem Henry Zolper Mary Margaret Zolper CLASS OF 1934 Beryl Althaus Elinor Althaus William Andrews Donald Bader Helen Bankes Marian Barth Bertha Becket Harold Bell Marian Blair, Secretary Robert Briggs Phyllis Buck lulia Butler Donald Carr Norman Carter Nettie Cleer, Vice-president Rooert Cook Dorothy Crane Neoskoleta Cutler Willard Deaner lohn W. Dubbs, ll Lucy Edwards Robert Ellingen Charles William Ellis Alfred Engxelbrecht Phyllis Fa ler Winifred Fahler Robert Fessler Emily Finkenbinder Ivan Florschuetz Thelma Friestad Eileen Gillette Harlan Gilmour lohn Gimbel Margaret Grosch Ogjden Hickok, resident Benjamin Hochstatter Catherine lrwin Willard Keen Zelda Kleckner V lane Kobusch Helen Koerper Lois Krenz Lorraine Lasswell lone Lindenmeier lames Mahar Fern Mathesius Albert McGinnis Dorothy Meisel Richard Michel Anna Miller Luella Miller Hugh Mortonson lohn Moulton Cedric Neilson Lucille Nickel Merle Oberlander Norman Ogilvie Eva Payne Howard Pohl Robert Pohl Ruth Pohl Mary Catherine Powe Dorothy Pry Claude Rhodes Lloyd Rhodes Dorothy Richert Karl Sams Marjorie Sander Myrtle Schammel Marie Schmidt Donald Schmidt Ralph Schmitz Robert Selby Elizabeth Setchell Harold Shaver Daniel Shirey Cecil Shirley Lucille Stamberger Mary Stare Nolan Steele ina Stein Lawrence Stevenson Harold Tasker Gerald Truckenbrod Don Van Etten lean Walker Arthur Walter Melvin Wendel Max Wesner Rodney Whitmore Mary Helen Wittgan Dorothy Yount Wilbur Zinke CLASS OF 1935 Charles Austin Edward Baker Ruell Baker Gilbert Betz Vera Bieser William Brady Forest Bragg Vernon Burkart Cathryn Bush Norman Carter Faith Cavell Evan Clarke Bernadine Coss Harold Cromwell Ethel Davis Glenn Davis Evangeline Delhotal ll Mildred Dial Robert Doran Geraldine Ehlers Arthur Ennenbach Clyde Estes Vivian Florschuetz Harold Foster Marie Foulk, Secretary4reasurer Robert Friestad Rex Gillette Gertrude Grosshans Arthur Guilfoyle Mary Guilfoy e Patricia Guilfoyle Ido Marie Gurney Grace Haight Teresa Haefner Lucille Hanley Evelyn Herrmann Gerald Hessenberger Mark Huss, President Maryon Iohnson Lester Kaufman Louis Ferns Gordon Kibler Evelyn Kidd Ruth Kilmartin Gilbert Krenz Richard Lathrop Robert McBride Dorothy McDonald Virginia Mclntire Velva Mahaffey Dale Mahar loy Mathesius Donald Moore Robert Moss Lee Noll Eleanor Oberlander Virginia Ogilvie Frederick Richert Margaret Riegel Pearl Ritter Ruthe Rogers Edgar Scheidenhelm Ruth Schmitt Harry Shapiro Helen Sibigtroth Neva Simpson Dorothy Spitz Edwin Stamloerger Mable Sterchi Russell Tower Richard Virgil Paul Ward Wayne Vifhitmore, Vice-president Martha Wiley Alberta Winters Wesley Yenerich Maxine Yost Dorothy Zolper CLASS OF 1936 Floyd Archer Russell Brecht Mildred Brown Myrene Clarke Russell Cliniie Alta Cook Vernon Cook, President Roberta Crane Cleveland Currier Patricia Donohue loseph Dubbs lohn Edwards Lucille Edwards lohn Eichorn Gertrude Elsesser Katherine Elsesser Paul Enalebrecht Donald Etzbach Donald Faber Rachel Fassig William Fischer Betty Fitch Orla Foster Melva Frank Iames Gallagher Roger Gibbs William Gilkey, Vice-president Vivian Greene Eleanor Gross Harry Harmon Mariorie Hickok LaVerne Hopwood Adele lchorn David Kaufman Elaine Kibler Margaret Kilmartin Lola Mae Kirsteatter Lucille Lasswell Elroy Littlewood Ellen lane McCully Mary Alys Mclntire Charles Miller Everett Moore lames Nixclorff George Rhea Donald Rodgers Kenneth Schammel Delphan Schlesinger Esther Schlesinger Charles Schmitz Melvin Schmitz Russell Selby Gilbert Setchell Ruth Setchell, Secretary-treasurer Nadine Stein Austin Tennant Earl Waldorf Ethel Whitmore George Whitmore Edythe Worsley Eldon VVorsley Mary Worsley Ianice Worsley Helen Yost CLASS OF 1937 Mable Beetz Beverly Biers Genevieve Biers Helen Bieser Harry Bryan Raymond Burkhart Muriel Cromwell Curtis Cross Eldon Davis lrwin Dial Dorothy Durham Maxine Eckert Fern Ed comb Clifton Eichelberger Esther Erbes Bernice Estes Betty Fahler lohn Fitzgerald Lorraine Fitzgerald Vincent Fitzgerald Elizabeth Frederick Mildred Frey Viola Fry Richard Gebhardt, Vice-president Mary lane Gesslein, Secretary-treasurer Robert 'Gilman Donald Guilfoyle Dorothy Guilfoyle Eben Harrison Marie Herrmann Robert Hickol: Harold Hitchins Lorraine Hochstatter Carl Hoffman Ruth Holliston Helen Knutson William Kobusch Eileen Kreiser lean Krenz William Marmion Allen McClenthen Bruce McDonald Robert McDonald Marna Mclnturf Margaret McLaughlin Francis Newell Dorothy Oester Cleora Otterbach Wayne Preston Roy Ranney Ray Rhuland Sherwood Ritter lohn Rutishauser Donald Salander Lois Saunders Anita Schmidt loseph Schmidt Francile Schmitt Lawrence Smith Kenneth Spitz lohn Tower Franklin Truckenbrod loan Wagner David Waldort Wilma Welsch Betty Meen Werner lack Vtfesterman, President Ruth Winters Mildred Wirschent Clarence Worsley Dorothy Yost CLASS OF 1938 Harold Atherton Lucille Austin Francis Bauer Doris Bectrdsley Frank Becket Charles Beetz Paul Beetz Charlotte Betz Merry lane Brady Fay Carr Dorothy Cater Raymond Cook Stanley Danekas Lorraine Davis Glenn Dial, Vice-president Iulia Donohue Ruthe Dudgeon loan Ellingen lune Erbes Shirlelyt Ann Fassig Ruth erguson Fay Gehant Lois Gray Philip Guilfoyle Shirley Iune Haggard William Herbert Arlene Herrmann Martin Hochstatter Carolyn Ichorn Robert Kaufman Harold King Mildred King lean Klinefelter Allan Knauer Anna M. Kratz Esther Kratz Theodore Kratz lames Lafferty Robert Lasswell Marjorie Littlewood Valaria Mahaffey Dorothy Marksbury Melvin Mathesius Maxine McDonald Margaret I. Mercer Gla ys Morris Marjorie Mortimer Spencer Moss Nina Mumford Theodore Nelson Pearl Nixdorff Donald Oberlander Stanley Olson Lucy Ranney Olive L. Rapp Leighton Reimensnider Eugene Rempfer lames Reyna ds Ruth Richert Clarmont Schlesinger Margaret Schnuckel Foy Sondgeroth Thursa Spaulding Matthew Sullivan Vivian Swope Marjorie Truckenbrod Lilley Mae Turpen Suzanne Wagner Eleanor Walter Mary Louise Walzer, President Frieda Zinke Marion Zolper, Secretary-treasurer CLASS OF 1939 Dale Archer Helen Aries Willis Ashley Roberta Bauer Weldon Bauer William Becker lack Bierwirth Phyllis Blair Robert Blinks Melvin Campbell Marvel Cater Eleanor Cummings William Davis Orley Daw Lois Drennen. Vice-president Phyllis Durham Beulah Earle lona Edwards Mildred Edwards Kenneth Elsesser Viola Erbes Doris Ethridge William Faber Howard Fahler Arlene Fitzgerald Leona Fitzgerald Rose Mary Fitzgerald Elva Foote Harriet Fulghum Dorothy Gehont Betty Guilfoyle Harold Guilfoyle Wayne Halboth Clarence Haries Robert Hessenberger Emery Hill Wilmer Hochstatter Richard Holdren Hope Hotchkiss Gladys Hubbard Bruce Huss Walter lones Mary Ellen Karras Eunice Kehm Robert Kerns lack Lasswell Lorraine Lathrope Helen Lucas Marguerite Lucas Arlene Mathesius Eileen McConville Arthur Mclntire Gregory Miller Howard Miller Raymond Miller Grant Mills William Nolan Marguerite Oloftson Dorothy Parlier George Pfeiffer Arthur Pohl Hazel Preston Erna Radtke lack Reeder Lloyd Reeder lack Reynolds Virginia Richert Evelyn Schammel E. Louis Scheidenhelm Helen Schlesinger lohn Schmitt, President Manona Schmitz Ruth Schuetz Mildred Selby. Warren Setc ell William Setchell Abie Shapiro Ruth Sibigtroth Edith Smith Naomi Spaulding Dale Stein Robert Stein Keith Tower Donald Troupis Gladys Truckenbrod, Secretary-treasurer Roberta U rey Louise Wagner Bette Woods Roberta Woolley Walter Wright Verda Yenerich CLASS OF 1940 Hugh Argraves Geraldine Atherton Eugene Bauer Vernie Berger Lea Biesch e Virginia Brodus Florence Brown Allan Carr Beatrice Chaon Kenneth Cross Vivian Cook Katherine Degenhardt Evelyn Didier lack Durhan Geneva Dixon Arthur Eddy William Einert Mary lane Ellis Louis Elsesser Anne Ennenbach Wayne Ennenbach Charles Fahler Raymond Erbes Iune Fischer Mabel Frank Mariory Fulghum Ruth Gesslein Arthur Goubeaux Lorraine Grosshans Mary Io Halbmaier Warner Hanley Eileen Hassler Edna Herrmann Marilyn Hochstatter William Hochstatter Bettye Kessinger Wayne Kessinger Edgar King Merle Knox Kenneth Kreiser Adeline Lamps Marilo Lotts Donald Mathesius Douglas Mathesius Thaddeus Matychowiak Kathryn Meisel Gordon Michael Bette Anne Montavon Darwin Moore Warren Moore Phyllis Newell Evelyn Oester Maurice Olson Mary Rita O'Rourke Ruth Phalen, Secretary-treasurer Alice Pierce Florence Rave Doris Reynolds George Richardson Robert Roper Lawrence Salander, Vice-president Peter Schmidt Harold Schmitt Paul Schmitz George Sibigtroth Willis Snyder Lois Truckenbrod Virginia Mae Ultch Iames Wagner, President Marjorie Walter Deon Whitmore Don Whitmore Warner Whipple Doris Widmer Lois Wolfe Frederick Yost Rita Rose Zolper Robert Lar 'n CLASS OF 1941 Clifton Bader, Vice-president Beverly Bankes Betty Bauer Clifford Bauer Iohn Bauman Doris Blair Arthur Brown Ruth Brown Geraldean Coffey Bernard Coss Donald Cromwell Nathan Cullinan Robert Dancey Dorothy Dial Ruth Eiberger Marian Ellingen Richard Fassig Lois Feik Kenneth Fitzgerald Mary Catherine Fitzgerald Lois Foote Doris Foster Paul Foster Harold Frank Alice Gehant Eleanor Gould Clarice Grosch Teresa Guilfoyle Glenn Harjes Paul Hochstatter Henry Holliston Betty Howe Margaret Huss Norma Iohnson Lois Klinefelter Kathryn Kramer Robert Krenz Dole- Kromm Evelyn Lamps Thomas Lane ki Ellen Larson Lowell Keith Lathrop Earl Le Fevre Marcella Lobbins Elsie Lucas Florence Lucas Herman Lucas Margaret Lucas john Maller Katherine Marcum Donnell McConville Ieanne Michael Doris Moore Alan Wylie Munson Warren Neff Charles Parsons Henrietta Politsch Robert Preston Harriett Quandahl Robert Reck Clara Reppin Marian Richard Virginia Rod Delmore Scott Frank Seno Ruth Spenader Wayne Spenader LVle Sutton Gladys Mae Teauseau Christ Troupis, President lack Trout Mary Ellen Van Meter Fred Wagner Robert olte Robert Woolley Arlene Yenerich Marion Zink Loretta Zolper, Secretary-treasurer Robert Zolper CLASS OF 1942 Carmel Austin Warren Austin Donald Barnickle Keith Barrett Marjorie Bauer Donald Bieser Marjorie Black Lois Blackwood Benton Brown Roger Cannon Elva Cogdal lean Crane Phyllis Cross Jacques Dudgeon lames Durham Mabel Earle Dennis Edwards Richard Faber Robert Faber, . President William Fitzgerald, Ir. Margaret Funfsinn Dorothy Gaita Robert Gehant Charles Gesslein Robert Graves Shirley Greenwood Ruth Guilfoyle lean Hill Gladyius Hitchins Ioan ochstatter, Secretary-treasurer Class of 1941 TWENTY YEARS AGO, only a short time on look- ing back, but such or long time when looking into the future, the Class of 1941 graduated into a world at war. Our country had not yet become involved but we all knew or felt that it was just a question of time. Plans were difficult to make, for most of the boys and some of the girls of our class were anticipating service in the armed forces. Art Brown and Bernard tBootiel Coss later gave their lives in this cause, and the prayers of us all are with them. In spite of the uncertainties of the times, many of our class went on to college, into business or farm- ing, and to marriage and home lite as normally as possible. Our class enjoyed high school, We had an active class in sports, music, speech and many other oc- tivities. Our football team had a very successful season under Coach Dewitz, while Mr. Zimdars led the Mendota Debate team to the N.F.L, District championship, where it was undefeated, and to first place in the Tradewinds Conference. Honors were brought to MHS by the music students from our class and in other sports activities. ln all, we look back with fond memories of those days in high school, the proms, class plays, dating and fun, but also with appreciation tor the work of our teachers that gave our class the ambition, de- sire and knowledge to produce three lawyers, a doctor, a dentist, teachers, nurses, contractors, busi- nessmen, a pro-football star, and good citizens all, many of whom have settled in or near Mendota, The Class of 1941 wishes success to the Class of l96l and to all who follow. Christ Troupis -1941 Allan Hoffman Mary Ellen Holliston Oneida Irwin Betty lane Iones Gerald Kaiser Violet Kratz Howard Kreiser Edward Kromm Esther Larson Evelyn Leifeit Helen Lucas Earl Mathesius William McKeown William Momeny Norman Mortonson Bruce Munson Ruth Olsen Elaine Parsons Elwood Pedersen Eugene Pohl Bonnie Reeser lohn Schmidt lean Selby Mary Leona Shaffer Bernice Sibigtroth Kathaleen Sondgeroth lack Ellwood Steele Marjorie Sterchi Darlene Stevens lack Tower Marijan Tower Ruth Van Etten Lois Yates Stanley Yost. Vice-president CLASS OF 1943 Lucille Althaus Robert Atherton Clifford Aughenbaugh Shirley Aughenbaugli Loren Ayers Roger Bieschke Edward Boyle Ellen Boyle loyce Buck Rose Bukovec, Secretary-treasurer Patricia Coss Olga Degenhardt Ioyce Dierwechter Calvin Drennen lerome Dubbs Lois Eckert Keith D. Ehlers Francis Ege Marjorie Fahler Iosephine Foster Gene Gehant Earl Hahn Ruth Heagy, Vice-president Barbara Heininger Harold Hochstatter Keith Holzner Mable Kidd Bruce Klinefelter Marilyn Kraft Gladys Lemmer Doris Lofts Robert Maller Madelyn Mercer Iacque Mercer Alwin Meyer, Ir. Alvin Novak Eleanor Olson Betty Lou Otterbach Anna Mae Pedersen Elaine Pohl Xiefa Pgqhl iton app Lois Rave Faith Elaine Rhodes Shirley Ritter Darlene Rod Loretta Schlesinger Floyd Setchell David Shapiro Kenneth L. Sibigtroth Virginia Stevenson Kenneth Truckenbrod, President Robert Truckenbrod Irwin L. Vincent Leroy Wagner Bruce Waldorf Evelyn Wendel Ruth Widmer Carol Wills CLASS OF 1944 june Anderson Viola Aughenbaugh Gertie Mae Austin Lloyd Baird Virginia Bauer Robert Bernardin Nanette Biers Majorie Chaon james Corwin Barbara Coss Norma Coss Ellis Davis Richard Durham Lily Edwards Eldon Eiberger Hazel Mae Erbes Maurice Faber Arthur Finley Phyllis Fitzgerald Helen Foster Marjorie Galloway William Gish Audrey Greenwood Agnes Grothen Charles Harris Herbert Harris Marvin Heiman Rosella Herrmann Vfavne Hitchins LaVerne Hochstatter Matt Hoffman, Ir. Ruth Holdenrid Robert james, President loyce Kehm Thelma Knutson Leatrice Landwair Wynette Lauter Marian Maloy Francis Matychowial: Ruth McDonald Doris Miller Beverly Moore Mary Oberlander Clarice Pohl Clifford Preston Donald Remofer Norma Lee Reeser Mary Rod Myrtle Setchell Mary lean Schmidt Bernice Shapiro Patty Sheridan Lois Sibigtroth, Secretary-treasurer Arthur Shanyfelt Beverly Spenader Elizabeth Stenger Carl Stuart Iaines A. Taylor lovce Truckenbrod Ruth Untz Ann Van Etten, Vice-president William Wangler Marilyn Walton Ruth Ward CLASS OF 1945 Wayne Ashley, Secretary-treasurer Bernadine Bauer Beverly Bieser Alan V. Blotch Lee Bromrne Naida Bruck Herman I. Bukovec Doris lean Chappell Gilbert E. Crane Mary Cullinan Mary Mildred Didier Norma Eddy Betty Ennenbach Charles Erbes Daniel Etheridge Walter Finley Tustin Fitzgerald Rita Fitzgerald Patricia rizol Bonnie lean Gardner Norma lean Gillette Donald Gromann Rita Halbmaier Donald M. Hanley Wiliam Herrler Marion Iohnson Louanne Kascht Mary Maller Richard Mauntel William Mclntyre, President Diane Miller Warren Z. Moore Louise Munson Warren Munson Betty Ohlinger Dean Otterbach William Payne LeRoy Plaff Marian Pohl Ralph Reck Iohn Donald Richardson lane Riegel, Vice-president Marjorie Rod Ph llis Scott Rafph D, Scriba Lois Setchell Keith Sibigtroth Marian Smith Elaine Spears Eleanor Stein Samuel Stuart Bette Lorraine Thomas Margaret Vincent Neal Walter Alberta L. Walzer Delores L. Ward Lois Vifilliams Beverly Winter Lucille Witte Alexander A. Wylie CLASS OF 1946 Laurine Amfahr Norma Anderson Richard Arthurs Earle L. Booth Lee Bunton Robert Carr Barbara R, Cross Lorraine Crump Pauline Damer Lois Dean Charles I. Durham Ruth Enrilelbrecht Eugene nnenbach Iohn Van Etten, President lack Gallagher, Secretary-treasurer Rosalie Halbmaier Lois I. Harmon Gladys Harvey Celeste Hochstatter Betty Iune lnness Iames Kettleborough Robert Kleckner Darlene Klein Elaine M. Knauer Roger Krenz Deloras Loach Shirleiil Lucas Dale aloy Kathryn Markland Iames M. McConville Leo McConville Raymond McConville Betty L. McCully lune Michels Margaret M. Miller Kathryn Noble Roy E. Ohlinger Harold Piller Bill Politsch Eldon Prather Barbara Reck Vera Ritter Ralph Rod lames W, Schmitt William F. Schmitt Alvina C. Schwab Davis A. Scott Norma I. Shanvfelt Arlene Miller Shaver Glenn L. Shaver, lr. Eames Stein erome Stremlau William Thomas Mary Lou Thompson Katherine Troupis Kenneth Truckenbrod Herbert Turk Betty Van Meter Lyle Wendel Robert L. Wilson Nora lean Yost, Vice-president CLASS OF 1947 Verona Amfahr Aubert Arthurs Margaret Bassing Ruth Bauer Betty Behrens Donald Beitsch Dorothy Beitsch Iune Bierwirth Catherine Boyle Rss MENDOTA HIGH SCHOOL as it is remembered by many. Marilyn Bray Merlyn Buchanan Ro er Butler. licegresident Mary oonen Alon Dewey Paul Dial Marjorie Didier Kenneth Ehlers Kenneth Finley Robert Fitch Lois Fitzgerald Dorothea Frit: Darlene Frost Robert Galloway Harold Gardner Howard Gardner Iohn Geliant Harold Gromann Doris Gun Keith Hansen Harry 'Wallace Hawke Donald Henkel Iaycelaine Herbert Charles Hill Patricia Hochstatter Melvin Hoerner August Holland Leona Hoover Eldon Horn lorries Hume Raymond Ioerger lohn Kaufman Wilbur Kleckner Louis Koopersrnith Grace Larson Marzita LaShonse Eunice Louter Leroy Lemmer Glenn Mathesius Norma Motherius Wallis Mathesius Lucille Matychowiak Ruth McLaughlin William McConville Ruth McCully lanine Mclntyre William Michael Betty Motter Ara-elle Munson Barbara Munson Elsie Nolan Otis Olson LoVerne Opsal Donna Ieanne Palmer Phyllis Parsons Charles Pfeiffer Nettamae Radenbaugh Hugh R. Richardson Ioan Roehm Adele Rohs Donald Schimmer layce Sibigtroth lacque Setchell Esther Simpson Esteleen Skaggs Lyle Smith, President Iudson Spaulding, Secretory-treasurer Marjorie Spitz Donald Sterchr lean Sterchi Margaret Mary Stevens Raymond Stevenson, Ir. Andrew Troupis Vernon Vincent Velma Wa ner Gerald Wdlter William Widmer, lr. Robert Wilhelm Norma Lee Wills loyce VVorsley Mary Kathryn Worsley Allen Yenerich Richard Zimmerman Allan Zolper CLASS OF 1948 Donald Ayers Robert Ayers Ruth Barr Ioseph Brody Lamar Brewbalcer, Secretary-treasurer Marjean Brown Patricia Bunton Robert Cotton Robert Davis Dale Denault Norman Dewey Mary Durham lornes Edwards Lola Edwards L, Penfield Faber, Vice-president Eugene Fischer Marjorie Fitzgerald Wayne Frank Rosemary Gallagher Edward Gehont Betty Gehler Donita Hansen Iohn Harris Rita Henkel lames Hickok Eunice Hochstatter Lee Hoffman Ioonne Hoover John Iackson, President Rufus Ioerger lerry Iohnson Dolores lones Russell Krenz Kenneth Kreiser William Kuehl Keith Laws Albert Loach Beverly Lucas Louise Magnusson Marguerite Magnusson lna Mann Wayne Mann lohn McConville Carol McMahon Marjorie Meyer Robert Michael Shirley Munson Gloria Ann Nelson Frank Novak Hester Nowltn Alberta Olsen Betty Pohl Donna Prescott Ruth Rapp Nancy Reeser Lois Remofer Barbara Sauer Donald Serup Paul Shanyielt Donald Sibiqtroth loyce Spaulding Mary Grace Spenader Paula Stenger Marv Catherine Stremlau C. Richard Taylor lean Van Etten lames Van Meter Marion Faye Vincent Violet Vincent Thelma Watson David Westerman lean Widmer Charles Wilhelin Dorothy Wilhelm Stanley Yenerich CLASS OF 1949 Vernon Anderson Maralyn Ashley Eugene Bossinq Shirley Booth Marianne Bowne Barbara lean Brown Robert Brunner William Budoch Marjorie Carr Donald Carroll Delrner Dinges Nancy Doermonn Lila Durham, Secretary-treasurer Marilyn Ehlers Dale Fischer Theodore Fritz lo Ann Fuller Kenneth Galloway This picture was used in the 1946 book and again in 1949. Virginia Gromann Dawn Harttord Ierrene Heiman lone Henkel William Hochstatter Robert Holler Kenneth Holzner Wilma lean Horn Io Ann Iaclcson Kenneth Iauch Mathilde Iauch Frank loerger Glen Karl Lester N. Kramer, lr lone Lows Ronald Losee Darlene Mathesius Robert Mauntel Patricia Messmore Otto Meyer Patricia Meyer Delores Morsch Martha Myers lohn Noble Ioanne Oester Mae Olsen Cletus O'Sadnick Miriam Otterbach Robert Politsch Wayne Ritter, President Don Ryan lanet Schaller Ioan Schnuckel lames Schwemlein Lois Shaver Cynthia Simpson Marion Stein Keith Sterchi Dorothy Stevenson Mary Stevenson Rosemary Thompson Don Truckenbrod Robert Waller, Vice-president Genevieve Weiss Melvin Worsley Nancy Yost Lois Zinimerlein CLASS OF 1950 Carol lean Amfahr Dean L. Bauer Nancy M. Blotch Lola Botts Betty Brown Mary lane Bruck Vlilliam D, Buck Elsie Bonnell lerry Coonen Nancy Cummings Ion Dinges Delbert Didier Roaer DuBois le-annine Dunn William H. Ebbinohaus Marvin Ehlers Elaine Eichorn 'l'om Faber lanies Finley, President lames Fitzgerald Richard Fitzsimmons Gilbert Glaser Dean Gordon Sally Gorman Marjorie Goubeaux l.aVere Gray Robert Harboldt Donald I-Iitchins Carol Hotlman Marlin Hoelzer Max Iauch, lr. Edward Ioerger Beverly lolinson Mary Lou lohnson Martha Iones lohn Keller Nancy Kettleborough Jesse King Greta Larson Donald Mahaftey Duane Marcum Patricia Martin Nancy Mathesius Dale Mcconville Rebertl McConville Robert Mealey loanne Mershon Donna Momeny Dorothy Morris Wesley Munson Darlene Oosal Delphine Ornsal Kenneth Piller Carol Pohl Charles Prescott Betty Rave Betty Roach Robert Roach lames Rod Arlene Rohs Patrick E, Smith, lr. Betty Shoemaker, Secretary-treasurer Elaine Stein Lillian Svendsen Tack Truckenbrod Curtis Van Etten Marilee Wagner Marjorie Vlfhitmore lames Wittman Lois Wixom Alan Wood Donald Worsley, Vice-president Dorothy Zimmerman CLASS OF 1951 Donald Abbott Ioan Auchstetter Donald Barnickle Norman Bauer Donald Bialas Marna Brewbaker Ianet Brunner Carlene Bryson Ioann Budach Lois Buettner Ruth Bunton Ronald Childers Iames E. Cogdal' . Norma Cotton - Arlene Crane Margie E. Dalton Ioseph Dougherty Virginia Drees Benjamin Durand Lita Edwards Gaylon Ehlers Richard Elsesser Marilee Emerick, President Walter Englebrecht Frank Etheridge Glenn Eugene Foote Mary Gorman Mary Louise Greenwood Betty Hall Iames Harmon Iean Herbert, Vice-president Gregory Hochstatter Charlette Jackson. Secretaryetreasurer Melvin Iackson George Iohnson Norma Kaufman Kenneth E. Killion Ioan Klein Richard Koerper Dorothea Kotoed Doris Kofoid Dean Kuehl Laurence Lau Lee McCollum Iames Allen McCormick Robert Mclntyre Kenneth A. Morehouse Patricia Morehouse Dean Mosher Ruth Ann Munson Duane Nelson Geraldine Naval: Kenneth A. Nowlin Iune E. Olsen Harry Phalen William Phalen Beverly Preston Shirley Radtke Ieanne E. Reid Arthur Reppin Alan Richard Alfred Rod Carol Roehm Mary I. Salomone Donna Rose Schlesinger William Schmidt Suzann Schmitt Henry P. Schwemlein Ioyce Shannon lack Shcmyfelt Donald Simpson Ianis Sonntag Beverly Small Patricia Smith Marilyn Marie Spanier Bernard Stremlau Kenneth Stremlau Carole Truckenbrod Lyle Truckenbrod Thais Ward Ann Widmer Mary Elizabeth Wolfe Norma Wolfe Bruce Wilhelm Sue Yost Elmer Zinke Marilyn Zolper CLASS OF 1952 Norman Anderson Ruth Auchstetter Theresa Auchstetter Donald Baird Evelyn Baird Danny Biers Irene Bierwirth Dorothy Bruck Edward Bumba Roger Childers Carol Cotton Dale Danekas Frances Delhotal Bruce Dewey Leonard Dunn Iames Eichorn Max Fayen Donna Goubeaux Iames Gehler Donald Gunn Mary Iane Harris Dennis Hayman Dolores 1-Ioelzer Class of l95l DURING the years of 1941 to 1951, the Whole world was shocked when, on December 7, l94l, the Iapanese attacked Pearl Harbor. The United States suffered a great loss in men and ships. The whole nation went into a state of emergency and shock. However, national affairs didn't affect our own years in high school. The older brothers went to the service and were injured, died or were discharged. The year the class of '51 entered high school, homecoming was celebrated for the first time. It was to be celebrated annually from then on. Queens for all the classes were chosen. A big parade and a football game concluded the festivities. Our freshman year, Mendota High School was observed closely by educators of Illinois with much interest. Diversified occupation which is a course of vocational arts was introduced. The student could learn a trade to better find a job in his field, Mendota High School was a forerunner in this area. The school earned much publicity and many su- perintendents and principals visited the school to see the program functioning. With the fine co- operation of the business men of the town, the boys and the girls learned many trades and profes- sions. As sophomores we were allowed to pick our class rings and were able to wear them for two years in school. That was the first time this was done. There were twenty-two girls in the Latin II class, and it was nicknamed the Nomen Class . This was the year of the beginning of the Latin Club, too. The boys were very busy too, They played hard fought football and won the championship of the Southwest division of the North Central Conference. .As seniors, the Trojans placed first again in the Southwest division losing only one game. Remember in basketball at the regional tourna- ment at Princeton our thrilling victory over L-P-O? Who could forget that as one of our fond memories of our senior years? Graduation night came with all its joys and sorrows. We knew we'd never be together as a group again. We have scattered to the four winds. Some have become service personnel, others nur- ses, doctors, teachers and citizens of note. But everyone of us carries fond memories of our days at MHS. -Marna Brewbaker Bauer -1951 Norman Inman Elaine Iewel Donald Iones David L. Karl Iack Keele Patsy Kessler Iohn Klein Ronald Klinefelter Anne Kehoe Donald Kuehl Margaret Larabee Richard Leiser, President Carol Mann Betty Mathesius Donald McCollum Kenneth McLaughhlin Patricia McLanghlin Doris McNally Patricia Mealey Walter Meyer Darlene Morsch Helen Oberholz Darlene Ohlinger, Secretary-treasurer Doris Olson Kenneth Ough Patrick Phalen Betty Pohl lanice Pohl William Prescott Delores Preston Clarence Rich Dora Lee Rider Iovce Roach, Vice-Iaresident Lorna ay Schlesinger Ioan Schmidt Howard Schmidt Elman Schweiger Beverly Schwingle Shirley Ann Scott Robert E. Sibigtroth Evelyn Sollitt Bernice Spanier Orrie Spenader LaVerne Spitz Allen Steele Loretta Thompson Ierry Tower Ioan Truckenbrod Marilyn Truckenbrcd loyce Waller Donald Welty Eileen Wood Patricia Wood Neal Worsley Victor Young CLASS OF 1953 Doris Ann Amfahr Roger Anderson Barbara Austin Berneice Bialas Robert Boykin William Bromenschenkel Ioyce Brown Mary Lou Bruckner Harry Brunner Richard A. Budach Donna Rae Bumba Helen Bunton Barbara Campbell Willard Castle Phyllis Corcoran Maxine Cork Betty Cudaback Iack Cummings Sherrill Davis Lorraine Dewey William R. Durham, President Mary Ebbinghaus Marlene Ehlers Gene Faber Duane Fassig Robert E. Fitzsimmons Geraldine Funfsinn William R. Gardner Ronald Garrity Bill Gehler Barbara Geil Robert Geil Roger Gillette Ioan Gray, Vice-president Ruth Harris Mary lane Harvey Patti Heininger Elaine Herbert lerome Hochstatter William I. Ioerger HarrY Iohnson Ianet Rosemary Kidd Margaret A. Kidd Shirley I. Kilburn Barbara E. Klein David Klein Iudith Lambert Dean Lewis Ierome Iohn Longbein Nancy Lee Lucas Darlene Martin, Secretary-treasurer Myrna Iane Mau Doris McConville Richard P. McConville Donna McLaughlin Anna Mae McManus Wayne Messmore Viola Minor Violet Minor Ronald Montavon Ernest Nance, Ir. Ioan Nielson Valeria Novak Gary Olson Edward Peasley Nicholas Iohn Phalen Eugene Politsch Iames A. Rave LeRoy Roach Donald Rod Curtis Rohr, Ir, Evelyn Faye Roth Patricia Roth Kenny Ryan Edward I. Salomone Duane Schiefelbein Mary Ellen Schwemlein Harriett Shed Ieanene Sibigtroth Iune Adell Sloter Virginia Smith Calvin Sondgeroth Ioan Marjorie Sonntag Ardith Spenader Shirley A. Soenader Nancy Ann Steele Doug as Sterchi Betty Lou Stuber Audrey' Truckenbrod Dan an Etten leanne Van Unnik lane Vogelsang Dean B. Waller Margot Walter David L. Ward Kathleen Weiss lovce Elaine Wilhelm fohn Wixom Gerald A. Wood Barbara Ann Zimmerlein loyce A. Zimmerman CLASS OF 1954 Roberta Amfahr Charlotte Bauer Donna Biers Sharon L. Biers Patsy Bierwirth Walter Bird Peggy Booth Marjorie Boyle Roger Brown Phyllis V. Bruck Donald Buck Harold Campbell Marvin Chappell Ross E. Childers Mary Lou Collings Donna Cotton Shirley Dalton Leonard L. Edgecomb Ianis Edwards Albert Elsesser William L, Ennenbach Iames Faber William Farmer Iohn Fassig Glen Fischer Nancy Frizol William Galloway Gale Gillette William Gorman Nancy Gove Marjorie Guilfoyle Larry Gulick Larry Hannon Wilbert Hare Charles Harmon Ioyce E. Heinzeroth Deborah Heltness Rose Marie Herman Charles Howarth Hugh Iackson Rosalie Iackson, Vice-president Marienne Iacob Lorraine Ioerger Carole Iohnson Donna Kaufman Marietta Kidd Myrna Kilmartin Walter W. Klinge Patricia Kotoid Nancy Kratz Lois Kreiser Dennis Krenz Elaine Larson Dorothy Lau Wayne Lemmer Barbara Long Richard Lucas Glenn Alvin Mann 10 Ann Marksbury Iohn Mauch Iohn McKenzie Mildred McLaughlin Glen Mealey, Ir. Lloyd Medlar Richard Milazzo Madra Montagnoli, Secretary-treasurer Sandra Montagonoli Richard Morrow Donna Mosher Sandy Nelson Edith Nielsen Delbert Piller Sheila Prescott loyce Sauer Leonard Schaller Leon Schlesinger Duane L. Schwingle Gail L. Sibigtroth Marilyn Sibigtroth Doris Skaggs Iames L. Sloan Richard Smith. President Ruth Sollit! Iames E. Spanler Roland Steve Nancy Stevens Willis Stevenson Ken Taylor Curtis Truckenbrod Lynn Truckenbrod Ruth Unger Thomas Vickrey Ioanne Wilhelm Gerald Whitmore Ierry Lee Wolfe Nancy Wood Robert Worsley Gary W. Wulf Ina Yenerich Marjorie Zolper CLASS OF l955 William Andrews Jerry Auchstetter Lois Auchstetter Allen Aughenbaugh Ruth Ann Bauer Gary Beardsley Phyllis Bierwirth Loretta Botts Jean Bradshaw Richard Brandt Bette Bromenschenkel Jim Brown Bill Burkardt Alice Burkart. Secretary-treasurer Carol Calderwood Marjorie Campbell Clilton Carter Sharon Castle Gerald Cook Joanne Coonen Janet Corcoran Fred Damer Betty Dana Dorothy Mae Donagh Franklin T. Driver Yvonne Durand Alan Eddy Norman Ehlers Patricia Ehlers, Vice-president Norma Jean Eich Keith Eichorn John E. Elsesser Kenneth Emerick Jack Etzbach Earl Finley Russell Fritz Roberta Fuller Ralph Gibson Betty Gorman Mary Jane Goubeaux Cynthia Harmon Norma Herbert Jean Hochstatter Eldon Hoelzer David Hof Richard Hosto Shirley Jones Dean Keele Diane Keele Don Kessel Joyce Kessler Sonya Killion Joanne Kleckner Christine Klein Darlene Klinelelter Lora Jean Klinelelter Ed Klinge Violet Korneman Doris Kramer Evelyn Kuehl Doris Longbein Shirley McConville Dick McMahon John Meyer Ronald Milazzo Bruce Miller Patti Miller Tim Munson Harold Nurnberg, Jr. Donald Oberholz, President Dena Odle Barbara Olson Mary Owens Marie Palmatier Nancy Phalen Claudette Pierson Donna Piller Jackie Powell Bernard Rapp Joanne Rapp Sue Rave Wayne Rich James Richardson Louis Rohs Fred Ross Shirley Saylor Charlotte Schlesinger Harold Schlesinger Barbara Schmidt Ronald Sheridan Ralph Sloan Judy Smith Jerry Sondgeroth Mary Ann Sonntag Alan Spenader Lynn Spenader Ruth Steele Alan Stiel Bill Stephenitch Duane Stevens Merna Stevenson Shirley Sweger Carol Truckenbrod Frances Truckenbrod George Untz Linda Vermillion David Vickrey Allen Walter Alberta Weiss Elizabeth Wells Janet Lee Welsch Lee Wendel Patricia Whitmore Ken Zimmerlein CLASS OF 1955 Arthur Anderson Donna Austin Marilyn Bansau Karen Bentley Bruce Boyle John Boyle Secretary-treasurer Isabel Bruck, Dolores Budach Elmer Budach John Bunton Jeanette Burkart Bill Burke Jeannette Ann Burright Connie Chandler Deanna Childers Dean Cotton Dale Cotton Peggy Cowley Nancy Dana Georgia Marie Dean Gayle Dilbeck Barbara Druen Pat Dubbs Sandra Egler Jean Elsesser Wayne Etheridge Patricia Fitzgerald Clayton Frey Jerry Galloway Jean Garritv. Vice-president Kenneth Gehler Doloris Gibson Arthur Goslin Bill Greenwood Rosemary Guilloyle Roger Gulick Fred Hanley Norbert Hochstatter Doris Kay Holler John Hood Patricia Howarth Myron Hyde Gordon Inman Lois Ann Jacobs Raymond Jauch Dorothea Johnson Kenneth Kessinger Elwood Kidd Donna Kilburn Earlene Klinelelter Dorothy Larabee Joan Mauch Patricia McConville Elaine Mclntyre Arlan McLaughlin Mary McManus Duane Mealey Henry Nashold Elizabeth Nims Ronald Nurnberg Sharon O'Rourke Donald Parks Colleen Phalen Mary Margaret Phalen Jean Phillips David Prescott Jean Powell Theresa Rapp lrene Rich Charles Rider Peggy Rider Mary Ann Rollins Robert Sauer Robert Saylor Howard Schammel Elwood Schlesinger lan Schuster Richard Schwemlein Kenneth Sheridan Valeria Simoson Annabelle Sloter Carlene Spitz Ferris Stallord Jim Stephenitch Leon Stremlau William Stremlau Robert Stuber Charles Teauseau Barbara Tentler Ardeth Thompson Allred Vickery John Van Horn, President Jo Ann Vogelsang Phyllis Watson David Willard Nancv Willard Dennis Wood Patricia Yohn Shirley Young Robert Zimmerman CLASS OF 1957 Richard Althaus Henry Amtahr Ann Archer Bob Auchstetter Verna Auchstetter Jim Bader David Baker Gary Bankes Carol Bansau Bruce Baumgartner Jan Beardsley W Zi' Xffffgqlhf f ' if , W J fr X A :X ,f ff' X ' J N 1 bi W l 4.1! , , is C T -- 3 I y :.' SW. ffl CONSTRUCTION noises, disorder. and coniusion were all about us in the 1957-'58 year. This is one ot the division page drawings Sharon Whitmore did lor the 1958 Atodnem. which had the construction program for its theme. Howard Becker Janet Becker Joyce Becker Bob Bradshaw Bill Brown Gerry Bryan Bob Bumba Brenda Burley Carol Carnahan Donna Chaon Carol Cowley Tom Craine Beatrice Crenshaw Pat Delhotal David Dewey Sherril Michel Dewey C. William Dickey Karen Doenier Don Donovan Barbara Eden Robert L. Eichorn Donna Emerick Roland Faber Norman Fassig Rose Foster, Secretary-treasurer James E. Franklin Judith Fransen Arthur Frey Esther Funlsinn Leo Funlsinn Leonard Funlsinn Jim Gehant Jerry George Gerald D. Geuther Peggy Gorman Janet Grothen Bill Guilfoyle Dennis Hagernann Roberta R. Hahn Mary Hendrick Diane Hallman Linda Hood Joyce Hopkins Barbara Jacob Jack Jacobs Gary Jewel, President Nancy Johnson Ronald Jones Arnold Kaiser Betty Lou Kidd Joyce Kidd Linda Kidd John Kilmartin Eugene Klein Sharon Klein Rita Kreiser John Kuehl Edward Lane Jean Larabee Norman A. Lemmer Jim Lobbins JoAnn Long Vernon Mast Marlene McCollum Donna Medlar Dale Mellott Avery Merriman Jim Menzel Frank Metzen Bob Miller Gordon Miller James Mitchell Bob Montavon Beverly Nance Arlinda Novak, Vice-president Eugene Novak Sharon Sue Nurnberg Judith Palmatier Janet Pantenburg Ruth Ann Pantenburg David Pohl Jim Poisel Ilfonarg D, Prescott ary gnes Rap Sandra Riegel p Emmalou Rittmeyer Judy Rohr Geraldine Sauer Dorothy Schammel Marilyn Schlesinger Norman Schlesinger Jerome Schmidt Neal Scott Gary Shaver Jim Sonntag Marilyn Elizabeth Swope Annette Truckenbrod Glen Truckenbrod Shirley M. Truckenbrod Craig Wagner Carol Walter Bill Walters Anita Sue Worsley David O. Wull Ruthie Zimmerman CLASS OF 1958 Jim Ambler, Jr. Jerry Balch Jim Banks Garold L. Bentley Carole Betz Mary Lou Bird Pattie Booth John L. Broughton Cheryl Brown Patricia Brown Gene W. Brunner Geraldine Buettner Mary Bullord Rich Bumba Ron Classon, Vice- resident Justin Gorcoran Jim Corrigan Janis Cotton Lynn Dewey Mary Draper Betty Jean Eden Dean P. Ellsworth Mary Elsesser Don Engels Doris Funlsinn Stan Gehler Harold Goebel, Jr. Herbert Goslin, President Emily Gray Connie Greenwood Marian E. Hahn Jim Hampson Raymond Henkel Rita E. Herbert Jim Hessenberger Richard Higgins Jack Hudak Marty Huss Keith Jackson Mina Jackson. Secretary-treasure Bob Jacob Donna Jacob Tom Jacob Jackie Johns Richard D. Johnson David Jones Raphael Jones Pat Kennedy Roger Kern r H958 Corxtinuedj Marilyn Kerns Robert Kilburn Richard A. King Neil Klrnelelter Shirley Klinelelter Ioyce Kromm lames Lrnes Ann Lipke David L. Mockin Dale Malhesius Mary Lou Maus Edward K, McCormick Linda Mclntyre Robert W. McLaughlin Lynn Merritt Kay Morehouse Ioann Neuhallen Larry Olson Norman Parks Terry Parsons Sylvia lane Phalen Frederick Vtlilliam Pohl G :orge Pohl Gillord Pohl Dean I. Possley Andrew A. RaDj3 Ellen Marie Rich Marilyn Rich Nancy Lee Roach Thomas Roth Vllayne A. Sauer Bob Saueressig Kenneth R Schlesinger Charles Schnuckel Diane Schultz loAnna Schultz Norma lean Sheridan Elsie Mae Simpson Mary Ellen Stremlau Gary Thompson Richard Tower Daniel L. Truckenbrod Kathleen Wagner Barbara l, Walters Donald Weber lames Weber Fritz Welrmeyer Carolyn H. Werler Wilma Iean Whipple Sharon Whitmore Elizabeth Wixom Esther L Wood lack Yohn Sarah Iane Yost Betty Zrnke Patricia Zinke lose-ph Wm. Zolper CLASS OF 1959 Mary Ahlemann Madge R. Ambler lo Anne Auchstetter Gerald Bader, President Betty Baker, Secretary-treasurer .Arlene H. Biolas Allan Biers Carla Rose Bentley Bottom Bonnie Bowne Iames Boyle Iames Bradshaw Mary lane Brady lim Bryan Doris Budach Iudy Burch Denzil Campbell lanice Louise Carnahan Larry W. Davis Russell G. Dinges lim Edwards Elizabeth E. Ekstrom lerry Elliott Kala A. Fassig Barbara Faulkner Mary Ellen Fenwick Carol Lea Fitch Peg Fitzgerald Carleen Forth Blanche R. Franklin Allen Gehant Karen E. Gehant Diane Geuther Charles Gilmore l Gary Gilmore Carol Glaser Malcolm P, Gleason Terry A. Guilloyle Bonnie Mae Hancock Mary Ann Haub Vonda Heitz Margaret Elizabeth Hendrick Robert Higgins Jerry Hessenberger Donna Inness Gaylon Irvin Pot lanes ludith lones Iames Milton Kennedy Iackie Kessler Beverlv I. Kleckner Mary Ellen Karras Mary Ann Klein loan Arlene Klrnetelter Edna Korneman Barbara Kutter Bill Leiser THIS IS MENDOTA High School as she looks today and as she will be remembered by the classes who have attended her since the remodeling program of 1957 and '58. In time the changes will be taken lor granted, cmd memories oi the way MHS used to be will grow dim. Robert Iames Masters lohn Mau Rea Meier Ruth Ann Mellott Kendall Metzen Rich N. L, Michel, lr Norman A Miller Allan Mitchell Ray Motter Tom Munson William H Munson Caroline Musick Iudy Muzzy lim Owens, Vice-president Keith Eugene Prller Thomas I. Potter Donald R. Rich Patricia Roeaner Ellen Kove Rogers Helen Rollins Dick Saylor Eileen Schammel Phillip Scheidrznhelm Richard Schmidt Ronald Schmitz Roland Sloan Rockwell Slater Gerald Sondgeroth lim Sondgeroth Sheryll Ann Snyder Bill Taylor Carolyn Sue Taylor Lynn Tentler lerald Truckenbrod Kent 'lruckenbrod Thomas Truckenbrod Ruth Ann Vincent Larry Walker Sharon M. Walzer Rich Wells lim Willard George Wixom Raymond Roy Worsley Allan W. Zimmerman Gail C. Zimmerman lune Zrimmerman Gerald W. Zinke Gerald l-I. Zolper- CLASS OF 1960 Bob Althaus Suc Althaus Gus Ambler Lowell F, Ambler ludi Archer lim Archer lulene Auchstetter Charles Baumann Dolores Becker Richard Becket Karon Bell Elson Bettner Ken Betz Patti Biers Pat Boyle Steve Boyle Betty Burkart Patricia Carr Carol Classon Sharon Ann Colley Iuanita Cole Margy Corrigan Terry Corrigan Patricia Craine lohn Deaner 'l'om Dickey Frances Adele Donagh Mick Donahue Ierrv Druen Merle L. Eisert Morris Eisert lean Erwin Ian Eveland ludi Ann Faber Rose Ann Farley Norma Fieldman Carroll lean Fenwick Richard Fischer Russell Finley Carol Flaherty Charles Frey Doug Gallagher Maureen Gallagher Bob Glaser Rita Rose Goubeaux Ruth Gralier Ruth A. Greisen Robert Greskiwcr: Martha Guilloyle Rich Harmon Bill Harris Kenneth Harnpson lack l-lartlord Bill Hartt Ronnie L, Harvey Katherine Heinzeroth Rita I. l-lenkels Hazel Hessenberger' Ioy l-lessenberger Richard Howarth Larenne Ifrckson Diana lacoos, Secretary-treasurer Diane Iohnson Twig Iohnson Carol Jones Patricia Ann Iones Beverly Kelley Larry Kennedy Louie Kerns Thomas P. Kerns Sharon Ann Kessel Marvin Koerper Dean K. Kromm Larry Ladenburger Vic Larsen Karen Laws Ann Lorack Pattv Mackin Marilyn Masters Ruth Ann Mathesius leri Mauch Bob Merritt, President Linda Lee Mitchell Bill Morris Bob Moss Sharon L. Matter Susan Munson Barney Nashold Alvin Near Keith Nelson lames H. Norris loan Nowicki Edmund H. Olson Elaine Olson lim O'Neill Carol O'Sadnick Sharon Palmatrer Ray Penoyer Kathleen E. Phalen Gary Possley Alan G, Price, Viceepresident Sharon Reeser Nancy Kay Riegel Dean Rogers Don Roth lerry Saylor Douglas L. Schammel Kay Scheidenhelm loyce Scholl Leonard l. Schwemlein Roy Schultz Sue Ann Selby Mervyn Schlesinger lohn Alan Schwickerath Earl Sheridan Christie Anne Smith David Stamberger lanet A. Stiel Steven Stein Tom Stephenitch Richard Stevenson Connie Swisher Dennis Thompson lack Thorne lean Thorne Phil Truckenbrod Doug Ultch Angie Untz ludy Vincent lerry Virgil Dorothy Wade Kathryn Wa ner Barbara VJaTl-:er Sandra E. Walzer Betty Walters Ianice Ward Ioe Wehmeyer Ioann Christine Whipple Bob Vtfilliams lanet Wright Phil Yenerich Gerald Zimmerman CLASS OF 1961 Adrienne Althaus Keith Althaus rlanet Auchstetter Roy Agers Craig eardsley Richard Becker Charles Beeley Leslie Ann Beetz Wilbur Bice Carl Biederstedt Susan Blotch Timothy Bowne William Bryan Robert Buchanan Phyllis Budach Larry Bunton Mary Rita Burkart Gary Campbell Stephen Carlson Kent Carnahan Robbin Childers Carol Chockley Bruce Christmann Cynthia Clark Kenny Clark Richard Clinite Sandra Cook Roger Corrigan Dan Davis Darrell Davis Ruth Derick Iames Despain Lauren Dewey Michael Dickey Sandra Diedrick loseph Didier Margot Dubbs Ianet Duke Roger Edgcomb Karyl Ehlers Karla Ekstrom lerry Fitzgerald Iudith Florschuetz Iudy Forth Gary Foster Ronald Fouts loan Frey Alberta Funfsinn Nancy Gehant Delbert Gehrke Beverly Glaser lames Goebel Barbara Gordon Catherine Guilfoyle Glenda Handley Edward Hanson lames Henkel William Henkel Nancy Iacob Cathy Iohnson Iud Iones Michael Iones lagetlgordal u y ern er Bernard Kl1ein Gary Leiser Mary Lou Leiser Mary Lipke Secretary-Treasure lames Mahar Susan Marko William Marmion President Thomas Matychowialc Duane McCollum Louise McLaughlin Fred Medlar Marlene Metzen Donnie Miller Charles Montagnoli Robert Moon David Nance Larry Neuhallen lanet Norris Linda Nowicki Karen Nurnberg Shirley Opsal Ierome O'Sadnick Eugene Pakenham Ellwyn Parks Virginia Pfeiffer Iames Piccatto Patricia Piller Walter Piller Iohn Pohl loAnn Powers Bonnie Price Francis Rapp Ray Rebholz Iudith Reeder Loren Rich Elaine Sauer Eugene Sawin Carolyn Sawlaw Sandra Schiefelbein David Schmehr Robert Schnuckel Karole Schofield Gerald Sheridan William Shirey Iudith Simpson William Simpson Samuel Slick Sandra Snyder Donna Sond erotli Marilee Songgeroth Shirley Sondgeroth Betty Sonntag Margaret Springer Donald Stamberger Vice-president Iames Stimac Nikki Stokes Duane Stremlau Ioanne Terry Dale Truckenbrod Elaine Vermillion lames Vincent Diane Virgil ludy Walter Ronald Walton Donald Weber Mildred Weiler Ronald Weitzel Terrence Wentz Gloria White Barbara Whitmore Constance Yohn Class of 1961 WE, THE CLASS OF '51, are proud to present this 1960-'El Golden Anniversary issue of the Atodnem. We are happy that we had a chance to put together a yearbook that will bring back memories to former students of MHS. During the past fifty years, the enrollment of the school has grown from a small handful to well over six hundred students. The faculty has increased to thirty-six members, and a ileet of buses brings students from surrounding areas to school each day. Our class of '61 consists of 138 students. As we spend our final days at MHS, we look back at the accom- plishments attained by former classes, During our four years of high school, we enjoyed many sports, organizations, and extra-curricular activities that were made possible because foregoing classes felt a de- sire to add to the betterment of their school. Our class has also created new organizations and activities for coming classes to enjoy, Through the years there have been outstanding individuals who attended MHS. Perhaps our class will add more names to this group, and, when the Atodnem celebrates its centennial edition, it will commem- orate the Class of '61 for producing note-worthy men and Women. Another commencement exercise is fast approaching . At the present, we are faced with many crossroads from which to choose a way of life. As in the past, some of us will attend college, some will enter the serv- ice, some will train for a business career, others will engage in farming, and, eventually, the greater per cent of us will marry and establish homes. Each of us hopes to achieve success-success in our personal dreams and ambitions. We Wish to thank the preceding classes for the examples they have given to us, We have learned from their experiences, and we hope that future classes will profit from our experiences. li is our Wish that the next fifty years be as rewarding as the past fifty years have proved to be tor all the classes involved. Nancy Gehant - 1961 THE FOLLOWING PERSGNS have been granted diplomas based on the results of General Edu- cational Development tests, in accordance with the policies of the Board of Education. Glen Eich, October 27, 1955 Clillord Sondgeroth, October 27, 1955 Richard Hcsto, November 23, 1955 Wayne Buettner, March 16, 1956 Fred Graessle, March 19, 1956 Charles Bassin , March 19, 1955 Robert Dalton, Wlay 20, 1958 lack Tower, December 31, 1958 Autographs x 2?f2?'?ff ?r'1+S1r7v':'f:'e: 1 J, .- ., V.-' f:vv:3r:.-s-rrvwv.. .. .. --f-'....'3:':?' ' XA ' L F' J' 'Mb' A 'V P ' mf. , . ., ., ,..... ,.,,, .ann A----.