Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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LIBR RY CLUB FIRST RCW: Norene Smedlund, Lola Moore, Ardis Hemphill, Secretary-Treasurer, Hola Usborn, Presidentg Eileen Jarvis, Beth Murphy, Etta Jaenke. SECOND ROW: Dorothy Neighbors, Janet Stout, Mary Alice Dennis, Velma Bentz, mes iorthrup, Sponsorg Jean Schoenwald, Doreen Brunson. THIRD ROW: Dwight Dennis, Robert Seybert, Vincent Roberts, Duane Goodlcneeht, rady, Vice-President Knot in picture, Our new library with its separate reading and magazine rooms presented several new problems as well as necessitating a decided increase in the staff of librarians. Consequently this year the librarians with the aid of Miss Northrup, their sponsor, organized the Library Club. The Club meets once a month to become better acquainted with our library and library systems in general. The educational program consists of learning the decimal classification of the library, how to use the card files and catalogs, and a study of the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature. Part of the meetings are concerned with exchanging and discussing problems of librarianship. Book reviews also have their place. Of course the social side of the Club is not neglected. As a result of these activities the library runs more smoothly. The members of the Club profit personally, for they gain some idea of what to expect should they care to continue library work after leaving school. Miss Horthrup's experience and able direction have helped make the initial year of Ure Library Club a successful one. 22

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CADETS FIRST RUW: Lola Moore, Edward Bennett, Betty Metcalf, David s Imnel, Sponsor, Robert Gray, Captain, Velma Estill, Lieutenant Captain, Ward Mills, Lucille Hansen, John Rehmer, Shirley Goodlmecht. SECOND ROW: Viola Osborn, Ardis Hemphill, Muriel Thorne, Velma mok, Beatrice Greep, Robert Ls.Motte, Dorothy line Koester, Robert Bydalek, Bernice Souoie, Dorothy Raising, Norene Smedlund. THIRD ROW: Jean Schoenwald, Rollen Benoit, Vincent Roberts, Illce Stout, Dwight Dennis, Juanita Pinsak, Paul Metcalf, Kathleen Brady, Edward Lambert, Eileen Jarvis. FOURTH ROW: Carroll Christensen, Gaylord Jensen, John Behney, HcErd Carrett, Robert Seybert, LeRoy High, Leonard Tomaski, Laurence Spencer. The cadet system of Momence Community High School was organized in 1957 to provide a system of hall control in the new school building. Four cadets are used each period, and a cadet serves for one free period each day. Before s student is eligible for cadet duty he must have attended high school for one year, have a C average, be neat in appearance, trustworthy, and possess the quality of leadership. The duties of a member of the squad are numerous. He must greet visitors to the building, check lockers, keep the halls quiet and orderly, sign passes, regulate the lighting system in the hall, and give infomation to anyone desiring it. OATH OF THE CADETS As a cadet, I will to the best of nv ability, try to be able to do these things: I will be courteous at all times, I will not lost my temper, and I will be level-heeded in cases of emergencies. I will be prompt, and be at my post at the stated time, remaining there until my successor arrives. I will observe my duty strictly, I will not allow my friends special privileges. I will be willing to help those students who need aid, I will give my services gladly. I will at all times be mindful of my appearance, that I may be a good example for my school. I will be especially careful while on duty. I will be carehxl to use only the best English, since s. person is often judged by his manner of speaking. I will be careful of ny attitude when greeting strangers and visitors. I will show them every consideration. I will maintain at least a 'C' average, I will strive to obtain even a better average than I have at present. If I do not perform my duty as I have pledged, I will be subject to removal from my post, I will give the post to someone who is capable of performing these services. 21

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THE PIAN FIRST ROW: Viateur Saindon, Ardis Mathieu, Ruth Goldberg, Norene Smedlund, treasurer? Kathleen Brady, vice-president, Jean Schoenwnld, president, Juanita Pinsak, secretary, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen Jarvis, Janet Stout, Lola hbore. SECOND ROW: Ardis Hemphill, John Rehmer, Frances Graefnitz, Rcllen Benoit, alice Stout, Vincent Roberts, Betty Melby, Mary Alice Dennis, Viola Carpenter, Bernice Soucie, Miss Smythe, sponsor. THIRD ROW: Beth Murphy, Ruth Jensen, Robert Gray, Arthur Petro, Carroll Christensen, James Bukowski, John Behney, Robert Seybert, Leonard Tomaski, Viola Osborn. A group of over thirty Juniors and Seniors interested in the study of dramatics in the fall of 1957 organized into the Thespians. The Club met twice a month during the school year. The meetings were entertaining as well as educational. Studies of the Club included the history of the stage, biographies of famous actors and actresses, plays, the funda- mentals of lighting, stage-settings, and make-up. A make-up contest ftheatrical of coursej proved interesting as well as instructive. The Club presented two short skits for a Thanksgiving assembly pro- granu They hope to do more of this work in the future as our new auditorium with its splendid stage and excellent acoustics is an ideal place for dramatic productions. The Dramatic Club is closely connected with the Speech course which was introduced into our curriculum this year. Miss Smythe, who teaches Speech, also sponsors the Thespians. With an urn that rolls, And a curtain that won't, The Thespians nge to town.n They nspeak the speechn And try to reach The heights of an actor's'sto1es.' With a lot of paint, and a prop or two Each Bernhardt and Barrymore Goes after his cue. 25 Xsxx-,,ff