Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1951 volume:

DEDICATION We, the class of 1951, in showing our deep gratitude, do respectfully dedicate this Monesse to the community of Momence and its surrounding area. We wish to thank you, the people, for the wonderful opportunities that you are providing the younger generation by your keen interests in them. i HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY FRONT ROW—(left to right)—Mr. Robert Phillips, Miss Doris Dismeier, Miss Lucy Coontz, Miss Lyle Brown, Miss Donna Pampel, Mr. Leigh Patton. SECOND ROW—Mr. Robert Cunz, Mr. John Corradetti, Mr. Vance Hamann, Miss Elizabeth Weigman, Mr. Wesley Reeder, Mrs. Bessie Griest, Mr. Edward Hanson. ADMINISTRATION FRONT ROW—(left to right)—Miss Ruth L. Reamer, Ralph W. Chenoweth, Clarence W. Crawford, and Miss H. Irene Hardy. JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY (Left to right)—Mr. James Humphrey, Mrs. Virginia Sathern, Mr. Robert Krapf, Mrs. Kathleen Hess, Mr. Herbert Price, Miss Jean Borg. SENIOR CLASS We entered school in ’47, Timid, quiet, and shy. We ran up and down the halls, The right room always passing by. Our president was Paul DuMontelle, A lad of charm and wit. Vice-president was Gloria Bloomquist, Who more than did her bit. John Smith was treasurer, Joe Bennett read the minutes through. The class members did their share, To MCHS, they were true. As Sophomores we were quite lively, Our officers were swell, Janet Lieberman was our president, She served us very well. Benny Bybee was vice-president, Liked by me and you. “Moe” Bennett was the treasurer, Jerry Fite the secretary, had many things to do. Next Juniors, we became, Along our happy, carefree way. We were led by Jerry Fite, And Nancy Murry, a twosome, gave and gay. John Smith was treasurer, He kept the money, see? Alice Fawver kept the minutes, For she was our secretary. Our Junior class skit was a huge success, We heard our “Moe Baby” sing, cry, and fret. To the tune of “The Twelfth Street Rag.” As Joann Newberry played the clarinet. Our banquet was in an old Dutch Garden, Our guests were happy and gay. When to the music of Don Adam’s Orchestra, They began to swing and sway. In September 1950 as Seniors, We entered the high school’s open door. Our last year is this at Momence High, For us, there will be no more. John Smith as president, Speaks not for himself, but for our class. And the vice-president is, Margaret Patton, an energetic lass. The keeper of the money, and The scriber for the books. Is gay Sally Dolder, So debanair in looks. Our Senior class play was, A three-act thrilling drama— “You Can't Take It With You,” Which brought out both Dad and Mamma. The boys in sports were good, Both in basketball and football. The girls were quite victorious, In playing volleyball. Mr. Hanson, Mr. Hamann, and Miss Brown, Have been our sponsors. For them our cheers, For the help they have given us, Through all our high school years. We the class of fifty-one, Present our annual Monesse. With “Our School” as our theme, We worked with pride and stress. And now comes the time when we must part, The leaving we regret. Together we have been four years, But it seems now that we have just met. M et Pdlton dr cjrel Id Vice - President vSdlly DolcU jSecre ary Treasurer Doris Rndersdn DdVid Denned G lorid P)loom 7 uis t T heocJ Oik ore nson Ric hdrd Jofinsion Dor 5 Kmne 7 N dncy M urr'j Jodnne N evvLerr Donnd Olufs Roberi PeHver 7 Leord P eier on Frdn kl;n Oimpson Mdrk v5 P Rubin I Jdj't’er I homp-son 6 Wir lee Tripp Normd lAJdrd lorn lAldre Momid HJeil SENIOR CLASS IK)IUS ANDERSON—F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; G.A.A., 1-2-4; Pep Club, 1. DAVID BENNETT—Football, 1-2-3-4; Pep Club, 1-2-3; Basketball, 2-3; Track, 3; Baseball, 3; Lettermen’s Club, 3-4; Secretary, 3; Secretary of Sophomore Class. JOE BENNETT—Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Football, 3-4; Lettermen’s Club, 3-4. GLORIA BLOOMQUIST—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2; President, 2; Pep Club, 1-2; Freshman Vice President; Library Staff, 2. MARILYN BOOI—Girls Chorus, 2-3; Mixed Chorus, 2-3; Student Council, 1-2; Libr- ary Staff, 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; Parlimentarion, 3; Pep Club, 2-3; Vice Presi- dent, 3; Junior Prom Committee. DONNA BROOKS—Chorus, 2-3; Glee Club, 4. BARBARA BROUILLETTE—Library Staff, 2-3-4; Monesse Staff, 4; F.H.A., 1-2-3; Section Secretary, 4; G.A.A., 1-2; Secretary, 3-4; Pep Club, 1-2-3; Band, 1-2-3; Glee Club, 4; Chorus, 2-3-4: Cherry and White, 2-3-4; Editor, 4; Chorus, 2-3-4; Junior Prom Committee, 3. FLOYD BRUHN—Basketball, 1-2-3; Baseball, 2-3-4; Track, 1-3-4; Football, 3-4; Lettermen’s Club, 3-4; Monesse. 4; Student Council, 3; R.O.T.C., 2. BENNY BYBEE—Lettermen’s Club, 3-4; Pep Club, 1-2-3. JERRY COY—F.H.A., 2-4; G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; Chorus, 2-3; Glee Club, 4; Band, 1; Pep Club, 1-2-3; Play Casts, 4; Library Staff, 1-2-3-4; Assistant Librarian. 4; Meltones 3-4; Melodiers, 1-2. DON DIONNE—Football, 1-2-3-4; Lettermen’s Club, 1-2-3-4; Track, 1-2; Transferred from Bradley, 3. SALLY DOLDER—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2; Library Staff, 1-2; Chorus, 2-3-4; Meltones, 3-4; Glee Club, 4; Cherry and White, 2-3; Monesse Staff, 4; National Honor Society, 4; Cheerleader, 3-4; One Act Plays, 4; Pep Club, 1-2-3; Band, 1-2-3. PAUL DuMONTELLE—Band, 1-2; Chorus, 3-4; Glee Club, 4; Class President, 1; Cherry and White, 2-3-4; Student Council. 1-2; National Honor Society; Track, 3; Football, 4; Play Cast, 4; Library Staff; Monesse Staff. GARNETA ECKHOFF—Transferred from Beecher, 2; G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2-4; Cherry and White, 4; Monesse Staff, 4; Pep Club, 3; Glee Club, 1; Prom Com- mittee, 3. SHARON EHRICH—F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; G.A.A., 3-4; Pep Club, 2-3; Monesse, 4; Library Staff, 4. ALICE FAYVVER—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2: Pep Club, 1-2-3; Business Manager of Monesse; Cherry and White 3-4; Feature Editor, 4; Chorus 3; Library Staff 3-4; National Honor Society; President First Semester; Secretary of Class, 3; Adv. Group Chairman, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Mixed Chorus, 3; Kankakee Journal Youth at School Reporter, 4. DONNA FIELEKE—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; Pep Club, 1-2-3; Student Coun- cil, 1-2; Adv. Group Chairman, 1-2; Glee Club, 4; Chorus, 2-3-4; Band, 1-2; Baton Twirler, 3; Cheerleader, 4; Monesse Staff, 4. BEVERLY GERMAN—Transferred from Crown Point, 4; Shutter Bug Club, 1; Sun- shine Society, 2; 4-H, 4; Commercial Club, 4. DELORES GRAHAM—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 2; Monesse Staff, 4; Pep Club, 1-2-3. EDWARD HOPPEL—F.F.A., 1-2-3-4. TED JOHNSON—Adv. Group Chairman, 1; Basketball 2-3-4: Football, 3-4; Letter- men’s Club 4; Monesse 4; Library Staff 2-3; Prom Committee 3; One Act Plays 4. RICHARD JOHNSTON—F.F.A., 1-2-3-4; Football, 2-3-4; Track, 2-3-4; K.V.C. All Stars, 3-4; Lettermen’s Club, 3-4; Student Council, 4; President, 4. SENIOR CLASS DORIS KINNEY—F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; Secretary, 3; Treasurer, 2; G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; Vice President, 2; Pep Club, 1-2-3; Secretary, 3; Student Council, 2-3; Treasurer, 2; Secretary, 3; Adv. Group Chairman, 2-3; Cheerleader, 3-4; Class Sweetheart, 2; Prom Committee, 3; Library Staff, 4; Girls Conference, Treasurer, 2; Monesse, 4. FLOYD KOHL—Transferred from St. George, F.F.A., 2-3-4. DELORES LINE—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2; Pep Club, 1-2; Library Staff, 1-2. MILLIE MAYO—G.A.A., 1-2-3; F.H.A., 2; Library Staff, 2-3; Chorus, 2-3-4; Pep Club, 1-2; Meltones, 3-4; One Act Plays, 4. CATHERINE MEEN—Girls Chorus, 4; Mixed Chorus, 4; Monesse Staff, 4. NANCY MURRY—Editor of Monesse; Junior Class Vice President; National Honor So- ciety; Chorus, 2-3-4; Chorus Ensembles, 2; Meltones, 3-4; Glee Club, 4; G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; Cherry and White, 3-4; Library Staff, 1-2-3; Band, 1-2; Student Council, 1; Prom Committee, 3; One Act Play, 4; D.A.R. Award. DONALD MITCHELL—Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Football, 1-2-3-4; Lettermen’s Club, 3-4; Secretary, 3; Treasurer, 4; Major letter in football, 3-4; Major letter in basketball, 1-2-3-4; Baseball, 2; Monesse. JOANNE NEWBERRY—Transferred from St. Anne, 3; F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; Chorus, 1-2; Monesse, 4; Try-hi-y, 1-2; Pep Club, 3; Prom Committee. DON NICHOLS—Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Minor, 2-3; Major, 4; Football, 3-4; Major, 4; Lettermen’s Club, 3-4; Monesse Staff, 4. DONNA OLUFS—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; Pep Club, 1-2; Monesse, 4; Band, 1. MARGARET PATTON—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; Vice President, 4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Reporter, 3; Treasurer, 4; Pep Club, 1-2-3; Student Council, 3; Library Staff, 4; Cherry and White, 3-4; Chorus, 2-3-4; Glee Club President, 4; One Act Plays, 4; Class Vice President, 4; National Honor Society, 4. ROBERT PELTIER—Boys Chorus, 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus, 1-2-3; Monesse Staff, 4. LEORA PETERSON—Pep Club, 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Girls Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Glee Club, 4; Secretary and Treasurer, 4; G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; Sec- retary, 4; Cherry and White, 4; Student Council, 1; Advisory Chairman, 4; Monesse Staff, 4; One Act Plays, 4. FRANK SIMPSON—Track 3-4; Chorus, 3-4; Pep Club, 1-2-3; One Act Plays, 4; Glee Club, 4; Student Council, 1-2. JOHN SMITH—Football, 1-2-3-4; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Baseball, 2-3-4; K.V.C. All Stars 3-4; Lettermen’s Club, 3-4; Student Council, 4; President, 4. MARK ST. AUBIN—Chorus, 1-3-4; Monesse, 4. WALTER THOMPSON—Transferred from Kankakee, 4; Band, 2-3-4; Chorus, 4; Football Manager, 4; Lettermen’s Club, 4. SHIRLEE TRIPP—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; Treasurer, 3; President, 4; F.H.A., 1-2-3; Pep Club, 1-2-3; National Honor Society; Monesse Staff, 4; Library Staff, 1-2-3; Cherry and White, 2-3-4; G.A.A. Camp Representative, 1949. TOM W'ARE—Transferred from Forest, 4; Track, 1; Basketball, 1-2; Football; F.F.A., 3; Junior Play, 3. NORMA JEAN WARD—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; Cherry and White, 4; Monesse, 4; Pep Club, 1-2-3; Prom Committee, 3; Library Staff, 2-3-4; Student Council, 4; Secretary, 4. NONITA WEST—G.A.A., 1-2-3-4; F.H.A., 1-2-3-4; Chorus, 2-3-4; Glee Club, 4; Pep Club, 1-2-3; Monesse, 4; Cherry and White, 4. PROPHECY As I picked up my scrub pail and mop and began my weary journey to the other side of the tracks, I longed for my easy chair, so I could relax. My journey home in- cluded a bus ride, and as I settled into one of the bus seats, and adjusted the broken spring so that it didn’t hit me in the back, I gazed out of the window. My eyes fell upon a bill-board reading “Use Moe and Donna-Babie’s Cosmetics, The Rage of the Age. Then upon looking down into the street, I noticed a bicycle rider energetically passing the bus. It was none other than Joe Bennett. That boy has gained fame by his cross country bicycle jaunts. Who is this climbing on the bus? It’s Jerry Coy and she isn’t talking !! She -eated herself next to me and through her rigid jaws she explained that she had lockjaw and that Dr. Peltier had called it an open and shut case. Now the bus is travelling through Skid Row, and I see Paul DuMontelle lying in the gutter. He has a magnifying glass and some instruments. He must be study- ing wild life in the sewer. Here we are in the factory district. I see Pete’s Polish Sausage, and Line’s Kleenex Corp., and on farther we see an airplane pulling a sign advertising German’s Greasy Gum, Once You Start Chewing it. You Can’t Stop. Beverly flies her own plane, low overhead. (Get It?) Looking around the bus I see Floyd Bruhn, the Ag and Driver Training teacher from High School. They must be repairing his car again. There is Doris Anderson, that singer who is trying to make Bushel and a Peck popular again. I tried to rest on the remainder of my bus journey, but it was impossible because Ed Hanson kept nagging me to bet on the horses running in tomorrow’s race. Ed is a Jockey, who rides Catheryn Meen’s pure bred plow horses at Santa Anita. As I stepped off the bus, a little man named Benny Bybee, who is the owner of Weepy’s Left Handed Spaghetti House, helped me alight, and he gave me the invita- tion to drop in his place sometime. I’d have to drop in,—it’s in the basement of Ware’s Warehouse. As I am walking along the business district I see in a dress shop window, a stunning creation, a strapless evening gown, designed by Butch Mitchell, who has taken Paris by storm. Here in the Jewelery shop window, I see a replica of the famous Newberry Diamond. Joanne is famous for her Diamond mines in South Africa. There is Norma Wards name on the theater marquee. She is starring in a new Hollywood production, Perils of Petunia, written, produced, directed, make up and gowns by Frankie Simpson. What’s this? There is a hold up across the street, and the gangster’s gun moll, Doris Kinney is in the car, keeping the motor warm so that those desperados, Leland Klassen and Eddie Hoppel, can made a fast get-away. With Dangerous Doris at the wheel everyone clears off the streets, except Donna Olufs, that fearless motorcycle policewoman, who takes off in hot pursuit. I crawled out from behind the light post, and trudged to my tenement home. John, the Janitor, was just mopping the hall in front of my door. (Darn those kids.) The door burst open, and my six children bounded out to greet me. Inside the house I could hear the Saturday afternoon football game, with the voice of Teddy Johnson, that famous football coach from Purdue University, (good old P.U.,) telling how he lost his last game. It was then I realized how much I really appreciated my children so I picked up a vacation magazine, and decided to get away from it all. Inside the magazine I saw an ad for Jerry’s Jip Joint, a Gambling Casino, and Dick’s Dilly Dude Ranch in Rob ’em, Arizona.. And they are featuring Gloria B. who has finally moved to head position in the chorus line there, and starring Breezy Marilyn that famous fan dancer, whose feathers are manufactured at Effie’s Feather Factory. They have dancing, swimming, and even bronco busting with ride ’em Nancy Murry the instructor. Deciding this was not the kind of a vacation I wanted, I picked up the daily newspaper and there from the back page was Don Dionne’s bald head, advertising the “after” effects of “Greasy Hair Tonic.” Here on the book page we see that Nonita West’s latest book “Keep Cool and Live Longer” is in the best seller list. Also in this section we see that Sharon Ehrich has finally won the national contest after competing for 25 years, for champion speller. On the community calendar we see that Mystic Mark the Magic Man is going to give his 5 hour program at the local high school auditorium. Also on the calendar we notice that Millie Mayo the president of The Men-Haters Union has called a national convention. The door bell rings and who should it be but Barbara Brouillette delivering my weekly supply of Texaco oil for my stove. As Barbara pulls away I see on the back of her truck an advertisement for Delores Graham and Don Nichols who are opening at the Paldium for a week’s engagement as Ballet dancers. Now the newspaper begins to get tiresome and I flip the radio on, and we hear Margaret Patton that famous woman orator giving her speech on the preserva- tion of forign languages. As this program sounds rather dry, I switch over to the barn dance and we hear Floyd Kohl calling the square dance. Garneta EckhofT is also featured as little Genaveve. Just then the program was interupted by a special news bulletin stating that Shirlee Tripp the first and last woman president of the U. S. has called a special session of Congress to consider a new bill ordering that all women should have boy-friends. Tiring of this giberish I decide to read my mail. There was letter from Alice Fawver, bringing me news of Wally Thompson that burly lumberjack and part time cook, and an invitation from her to join her at the Loggy Lumbercamp and accept an executive position there. So, I, Sally Dolder, packed my things, turned on the gas and closed all the doors and windows, (darn these kids). WILL I, Doris Anderson will my ability to do bookkeeping backwards to anyone who needs it. I, Joe Bennett will my speed to anyone who isn’t in a hurry. I, Gloria Bloomquist will my ability to play basketball to Francis Carrol. I, Marilyn Booi will to my sister, Miriam, my ability to play volleyball and hope she has as much fun as I’ve had during lunch periods. I, Donna Brooke will my name Donna Baby to anyone who will have it. I, Floyd Bruhn will one chipped vertabrae to anyone who wants it. I, Benny Bybee will my job of setting pins to Stanley Ostrow so he can make lots of money to take out Ruth Simpson someday. I, Jerry Coy will to next year’s senior girls P. E. class, Francis Carrol in hopes that they can teach her more volley ball than I did. I, Sally Dolder, will my noisy locker companions to Miriam Booi, and my “Tailor made” ball and chain from speech class to some poor unlucky junior, who will drag it around for Mr. Phillips next year. I, Don Dionne, will my broad shoulders and curly hair to Don Huggans. I, Paul Bertrand DuMontelle, will my size 11 football shoes to coach Cunz, because I out-grew them long ago. I, Garneta Eckhoff, will my Beecher boyfriends to anyone who is dumb enough to take them. I, Sharon Ehrich, will my ability to overguard in basketball to Joyce Wheeler. I, Alice Fawver, will my ability to fight with Jerry Coy over Bru Bredfeldt to Miss Weigman, as it was her blackboard we used to carry on the duel. I, Donna Fieleke, will my nickname to some very unlucky freshman. I, Beverly German, will my quietness to Donna West. I, Edward Hoppel, will my ability to get along with teachers to any freshman who needs it. I, Teddy Johnson, will my football ability to Ray Johnson, basketball ability to Marvin Wilson, and my baseball ability to Jim Campbell. I, Richard Johnston, willingly will my will to will willingly to Wee Willy. I, Doris Kinney, will to Norma Henerberg and Thelma Blum my locker plug. I, Leland Klassen will nothing. I, Floyd Kohl, will my comb to Mary Simpson because she is always losing hers. WILL I, Delores Line, will one box of slightly used Kleenex to anyone who will use them as much as I did. I, Millie Mayo, will to Angie Turrel my will power to diet. I, Catherine Meen, will my ability to run 10 times around the gym to any short wind- ed freshman. I, Nancy Murry, being of sound mind and body do hereby will my wonderful ability to catch on to jokes to Ethel Blum. I, Donna Olufs, will my pleasure to write to service men to some lonely freshman. I, Margaret Patton, will Mr. Phillips to some unsuspecting future speech student. I, Robert Peltier, will to my brother my used gym shoes. I, Leora Peterson, will my slightly worn Levis to Mr. Phillips, so that he might get the use of them that I did in speech. I, Franklin Simpson, will my ability to control my temper to my sister, Mary, in hopes that her red hair doesn’t get the best of her. I, John Smith, will my ability to always have the car to Bill Halpin so he can take out a girl once in a while. I, Walter Thompson, will my wavy hair to anyone who wants it. I, Shirlee Tripp, will my ability to catch Earl Clark cleaning the P. E. room to Martha B. B. Wahl, in hopes that she will profit by watching an expert clean up, and maybe find her tights so that she doesn’t catch cold. I, Donald Mitchell, will my height to Jimmy Campbell, so he can play basketball next winter. I, Mark St. Aubin, will my Scientfic brain to anyone who can use it. I, Don Nichols, will my nickname “Small Change’ to Bill Halpin who needs the money. I, Delores Graham, will my ability to tumble to Bill Hawles. I, David Bennett will my little nose to Coach Cunz because he is always complaining about his being to big. I, Norma Jean Ward, will my advisor, Mr. Hanson, to anyone who can tolerate his teasing. I, Barbara Brouillette, will the waste paper can next to my locker 400 to any poor sack who likes the smell of rotten apple cores and banana peelings when hot weather comes. I, Joanne Newberry, will to Dorothy Kumke my long black hair. I, Jerry Fite, will my seat on the basketball bench to Pee Wee Hibbs. JUNIOR CLASS 57 “Freshies” in forty-eight We entered the open door. We sought all knowledge we could get. Who could ask for more? Mary Cote, a bright young lass, Our president became; Jean Usher, assisted her; Ruth Simpson and Mary Carpenter did the same. Our sponsors for their help we thank, Miss Coontz, Miss Gardner, and Miss Rest; They helped us play the game, so For them we did our best. As nineteen forty-nine rolled around, The officers we did select. A lad named Ray Johnson was made The president elect. Ruth Simpson and Mary Cote helped To lighten the heavy load. Jean Usher also did her part, Seeds of help she sowed. Then came the year of nineteen-fifty, We started things with a bang. Ray Johnson this time made president; Through his word we sang. Bill Parish was treasurer, And kept the minutes, too. The other members did their bit For each wanted to be true. Our sponsors had to work quite hard; Miss Coontz, Mr. Corradetti and Miss Dismeier did their parts, To them we give many thanks, From the bottom of our hearts. And though the year’s not ended, We all will surely “bawl”, If we don’t come back seniors, When school begins next fall. JUNIORS FRONT ROW—(left to right)—Carole Howk, Mary Carpenter, Mary Hardy, Ina Sidener, Norma Claussen, Mary Cote, Joan Prairie, Jane Gray. SECOND ROW—Lois Sodeman, Nellie Steele, Henry Giasson, Gary Scanlon, Richard Reyling, Donald Schafroth, Virginia Shuttleworth, Jean Usher. THIRD ROW—Bob Thompson, Dick LaMotte, Dan Hansen, William Munyon, Noel Lustig, Charles Yohnka, Don Denton, Stanley Ostrow, Robert Kinstner. (Left to right)—Robert Rehmer, Miss Dismeier, Raymond Johnson, Mr. Corradetti. FRONT ROW—(left to right)—Joann Camus, Joyce Wheeler, Helen Block, Naomi Shuttleworth, Irene Case, Shirley Shoemaker, Martha Richardson, Virginia Smith. SECOND ROW—Grace Bradley, Ruth Simpson, Richard Franklin, Fred Garrels, Roland DeYoung, Robert Wilson, Betty Mattocks, Joyce Liberty. THIRD ROW—Gordan Fredenburg, Jack Peterson, Marvin Wilson, Dick Yott, Andy Dzenitis, Leon Ralston, Eugene Line, David Boudreau. AND SOPHOMORE CLASS We entered school in forty-nine; Melvin Kinney led our group. Don Lambert and Ken Johnson helped him too; Kenny Robinson financed our troop. Our first year was full of work; We sold at many a game; We worked together side by side. Each student eager to gain fame. Our sponsors helped throughout the year; Their work was more than a sample— For our sponsors were no less; Mr. Patton, Miss Weigman and Miss Pample. Kenneth Johnson led our second year; Mary Fieleke helped him too. Miriam Booi and Eleanor Smith kept accounts, Janet Pearman and Harvey Johnston cheered us through And as the year draws near its end. We all shall proudly remember; That we will all be back as Juniors, When school reopens in September. FRONT ROW—Luanne Swier, Bonnie Gilbert, Barbara Gilbert, Harry Sahlin, James Campbell, Mary Marr, Ruth Hess, Beverly Contois. SECOND ROW—Elino Hopper, Evelyn Whitten, Edward Kinstner, Jack Tedford, Donald Huggans, Vernon Parks, Jane Lienin, Winnie Prairie. THIRD ROW—Donna West, Joyce Johnson, Norman Mitchell, Dick Prairie, Robert Herman, David Jarvis, Wilma Potzler, Doris Dobbie. FOURTH ROW—LaVonne Penrod, Jean Lienin, Gene Snapp, Robert Kelson, Garold Phillips, Donald Hansen, Rita Madsen, Margaret Ellsworth. OFFICERS AND ADVISORS FRONT ROW—(left to right)—Miriam Booi, Mary Fieleke, Kenneth Johnson, Eleanor Smith. SECOND ROW—Miss Weigman, Mr. Patton, Miss Pampel. FRONT ROW—Angeline Turrell, Barbara Keller, Esther Tetter, Carol Johnson, Sharon Fieleke, Barbara Prairie, Martha Wahl, Mary Simpson. SECOND ROW—Janet Pearman, Shirley O'Cull, Charles Wilson, Ronald Blanchette, Ronald Brady, Paul Denton, Joanne Christiansen, Margaret Line. THIRD ROW—Ethel Blum, Marcelia Heninger, Lorell Billadeau, Donald West, Donald Ward, David Clifton, Dorothy Kumke, Bunita Petro. FOURTH ROW—Audrey Sanders, John Cable, Jerry Wilson, Donald Bowers, Orlin Meyer, Frances Carrol, Kenneth Robinson, Donald Lambert, Harvey Johnston. ■ CLASS FRESHMAN We entered school in 1950. The year was an eventful one, For the 49 little “Freshies,” Who had started to have some fun. A class meeting was held, The officers to elect. Clarence Graham was chosen president. Our class honor to reflect. Bill Halpin was vice-president, A helpful lad was he. The other Freshman officers are; Ray Glow and Anthony Bellusci. Our sponsors for their help we thank, They are by name; Mr. Phillips, Mrs. Griest, and Mr. Cunz, They helped us play the game. Our first year was full of adventure; Your friendship we sought. We tried to land in every heart, Great laughs to all we brought. FRONT ROW—(left to right)—Alice Brown, Betty Johnson, Benny Ehrich, Jerry Usher, Thelma Blum, Carolyn Sanstrom, Barbara Willie. SECOND ROW—Peggy Baker, Norma Henerberg, Gene Dionne, Martin Sanders, Louis Mullady, Margie Fite, Mary Lou Denton. THIRD ROW—Margaret Simpson, Fred Borggren, Earl Scheffner, Greg Kennedy, Bill Hallowas, David Hess, Rose Marie Swiek. OFFICERS AND ADVISORS Raymond Glow, Clarence Graham, Billy Halpin, and Anthony Bellusci. ADVISORS—Robert Cunz, Mrs. Bessie Griest, and Robert Phillips. FRONT ROW—(left to right)—Mary Graham, Jessie Marr, David Garner, Jim Barnes, Jimmy Hibbs, Margie Wardinski, Patty Huggins. SECOND ROW—Joan Lienin, Charlene Austin, James Pontow, Wayne Keeler, Carl LaCrosse, Bernice Kingsley, and Alice Claussen. THIRD ROW — Pricilla Balthazor, Jane Schilling, Clyde Bloomquist, Herbert Thompson, Clayton Studor, Ronald Hayhurst, Lois Larson and Rachel Bradley. JUNIOR HIGH Two years ago the Junior High School was moved into the High School building and occupied, at that time, three rooms. This year the sixth grade moved into the building and the Junior High now resides in six rooms. This movement necessitated the finishing of space in the lower corridor. This work was started in the summer of 1950, and completed. The teachers in the Junior High are Mrs. Kathleen Hess, Mrs. Virginia Sathern, Mr. Robert Krapf, Miss Jean Borg, Mr. Herbert Price, and Mr. James Humphrey. The last three are new teachers this year. GRADE EIGHT FRONT ROW—(left to right)—Miss Borg, Jack Morse, Ronald Dressier, Delores Marucci, Shirley Clark, Henrietta Hop, Darlene Giasson, Jacqueline Marr, Shirley McCurry, Jack Bass, Eddie Gilbert, Mr. Herbert Price. SECOND ROW—Dick Koble, Judy Brouillette, Richard Cote, Don Johnson, Sandra West, Richard Smedlund, Evelyn Bryan, Marilyn Koster, Jim Vickery, Dianne Sherwood, Eldon Bryan, Tom Mitchell, Janice Thurman, Leo Kibbons. THIRD ROW—Doris Bedinger, Walter Fieleke, Jake Munyon, Jim Fields, Grace Gilbert, Carol Baker, Gladys Whitten, Lolita Schmidt, Ken Burton, Charles Thompson, Jerry Griffin, Barbara Bennett. FOURTH ROW—Kay Dobbe, Shirley Temple, Joe Long, Tom Penrod, Dianne Klassen, Barbara Buchanan, Arthur Prairie, Glenn Hess, Beverly Smith, Ruth Keller, Charlotte Eggen, LaVonne Fieleke. FIFTH ROW—Orville Turrell, Joe Sanders, Barbara Bisher, Alice Nelson, Elsie Bakker, Richard Clawson, Phyllis Ward, Dorothy Jordan, Yvonne Schomer, Jim Newberry, Ronnie Davis. SIXTH ROW—Gene O’Cull, Verneal Bramer, Charles Bennett, Alan Henkel, Vyron Klassen, Leroy Sanders, Art Lauridsen, Bob Peddycord, Don Jarvis, Don Forburger, Richard Jackson. GRADE SEVEN FRONT ROW—Mr. Krapf, Robert Mumm, Betty Huggans, Richard Denton, Rose Ann Jones, Dorothy O’Cull, Beverly Herman, James Keller, Patricia Barnes, Russell Clifton, Mrs. Hess. SECOND ROW—Ellouise Kibbons, Donald Baechler, Charles Wahl, Robert Funder- burk, Dick Tripp Perry Snapp, Roger Penrod, Keith Denton, Lawrence Turrell, Jimmy Petro, Wilbur Steele, Ida Mae Keeler. THIRD ROW—Peggy Garner, Karen Parks, Peter Paul Brouillette, Roger Bennett, Helen Jarvis, Barbara Blanke, Arlene Race, Margaret Steele, Gene Garner, Lee Ellsworth, Betty Gilbert, Kay Fite. FOURTH ROW—Keith Wilson, Charlotte Roth, Arlene Trumble, Elizabeth Borggren, Edwin Workman, Robert Liberty, Robert Barnes, Robert Hopper, Pauline Fields, Barbara Jackson, Mary Lou Baker, Orrin Graves. FIFTH ROW—Ann Linn, Karen Metz, Tommy Reeder, James Sidiner, Vuryl Klassen, Sandra Kelson, Mary Peterson, Raymond Easter, Gilbert Eckhoff, Hilton Brown, Phyllis Hoppel, Virginia Metz. SIXTH ROW—Judith Kennedy, Elsie Cable, Donald Simpson, Martin Tetter, Ronald Peltier, Lawrence Sanders, Raymond Toma, Craig Bisher, Robert Keeler, Marjory Claussen, Thelma Johnson. GRADE SIX FRONT ROW—(left to right)—Marie Denton, John Grams, Janice Jensen, David Dressier, Carol Shanholtz, Wayne Raper, and Verna Toma. SECOND ROW—Agnes Sutherland, Larry Snow, Ora Dean Denton, Sharon Eggen, Roger Bennett, Beverly Gilbert, Mary Bradley, Robert Sherwood, Beverly Sherwood. THIRD ROW—Cathie Fieleke, Robert Torp, Jack Newberry, David O’Cull, Theodore Workman, Kenneth Morrical, Donald Wyant, Christine Claussen, Patricia Bramer. FOURTH ROW—Myrtle Munyon, Marilyn Thurman, Donald Hayhurst, Kathryn Lauridsen, John Roberts, Louise Landreth, John Tremore, Charles Kingsley, Jeaneene Balthazor, Ann Schilling. FIFTH ROW—Nelda Graf, Evelyn Betz, Clyde Love, Irene Bourk, John Deynes, Janet Schweigert, Dale Newberry, Pauline Haffner, Shirley Cremer, Marie Carroll. MONESSE STAFF The Monesse Staff consists of all of the seniors. During the first semester the ex- ecutive staff was elected. Nancy Murry gained the position of editor, with Sally Dolder and Paul DuMontelle as associate editors. The business manager is Alice Fawver with John Smith assisting. Shirlee Tripp headed the advertising committee, and she was assisted by Ted Johnson and Nonita West. They obtained the advertising which appears at the rear of this book. With Mr. Hanson guiding the staff through the hectic days of picture taking, making the dummy, pasting, and the final last minute jobs, this book is the finished product. We’ve had fun in 51, We hope you do in ’52, Here’s the Monesse, A gift to you all, From those who won’t Come back next fall. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is a group of students selected for membership at the end of their Junior year by the faculty. They are chosen upon the basis of certain requirements. Each member must carry a scholastic average of eighty-five per cent or better and must possess these qualities: leadership, service, and character. This year’s society enjoyed several dinner meetings held at the homes of its mem- bers. The society was sponsored this year by H. W. Chenoweth, the high school principal. STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Student Council was under the guidance of Mr. John Corradetti. The officers elected were Richard Johnston, president; Bill Parish, vice-president; Norma Ward, secretary; and Bill Halpin, treasurer. The representatives from the classes were as follows: Seniors — Marilyn Booi, Norma Ward, and Richard Johnston. Juniors — Mary Cote, Joyce Wheeler, and Bill Parish. Sophomores — Jimmy Campbell, Don Lambert, and Don West. Freshmen — Rose Marie Siwek, David Garner, and Bill Halpin. The Student Council, again this year, sponsored the annual magazine drive, and the “March of Dimes” campaign. The Council voted to help finance paid assemblies for the year. It is hoped that the Student Council will make this a traditional policy. The hall Christmas tree was also purchased from Student Council funds. CHERRY WHITE This, the sixteenth anniversary for Cherry White, saw another change in the make up of the paper. For the first time in its history, the paper is written on three columns on 8 x14 inch paper. A new column titled, “Miss Lonely Hearts,’’ a love column, was added this year. The author of this article remained anonymous throughout the year. Mr. John Corradetti acted as faculty sponsor. The Cherry White staff is as follows: Editor, Barbara Brouillette; Associate Editor, Mary Hardy; Feature Editor, Alice Fawver; Business Manager, Paul DuMon- telle; News Reporter; Ethel Blum; Girl’s Sports, Nancy Murry; Boy’s Sports, Marvin Wilson; Production Staff, Shirlee Tripp (Manager), Norma Ward, Garneta Eckhoff; Staff Writers, Sharon Fieleke, Richard Franklin, Norma Henerberg, Stanley Ostrow, Margaret Patton, Janet Pearman, Ruth Simpson, Esther Tetter, Nonita West. THE STORY OF THIS YEAR’S F. H. A. (Produced by the Future Home Makers of America) A DRAMA IN TWO ACTS The Leading Roles Are Portrayed By: Ethel Blum ...... Jean Usher....... Leora Peterson .. Margaret Patton Nonita West .... Miss Weigman . . Mrs. Shuttleworth ..... President . Vice President ..... Secretary ..... Treasurer ...... Reporter ........ Sponsor Chapter Mother ACT 1 As the scene opens in September, we find Ethel conducting our first meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to fill the rest of the offices other than Presidency. Weeks flew by and it was then time for Miss Weigman to take a group of the girls, and the Chapter Mother, to the House of Delegates Meeting held in Roberts, Illinois. The remodeling of old hats was the first project this year. This was accomplished at the various Hatting Parties. _ t ... (The Chapter held the annual Christmas party for pre-school children which was very successful.) Along with other Christmas activities, the club sent a basket of food and clothing to a poor family in the community. ACT II As the second half of the school year opened we found the F.H.A. girls busily plan- ning Courtesy Week which took place in February. Under the direction of Doris Kinney, the girls wrote a skit entitled “The Typical Teen-age Date,” to be presented before the entire student body. Initiation took place on January 24 and like always, the green freshmen became full fledged members of the F.H.A. A trip to Chicago was planned to take place in May. Miss Weigman hoped to take the girls through some of the larger stores in the city. All good things must come to an end; the curtain closes at the end of Act II. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The officers of the F.F.A. this year are Floyd Kohl, president; Edward Hoppel, vice president; Raymond Johnson, secretary: Melvin Kinney, treasurer; Richard Johnston, Reporter; and Charles Yohnka, sentinel. The chapter has been very active this year. At the first of the year the chapter held an activity contest. The winners were Charles Yohnka, Raymond Johnson, Richard Johnston, and Edward Hoppel. They received F.F.A. jackets for their efforts. Some of the other activities were an amateur show, which was very successful; soil testing; officers banquet for our section; officers’ training school; sectional follies; a trip to Chicago; and a delegation to the F.F.A. Parlamentary Procedure contest. Some of the activities to come during the summer will be the state judging contest, state F.F.A. convention, and the F.F.A. fair at Kankakee. m M GLEE CLUB Making progress was one of the primary objectives of the Momence Chorus. In September of 1950 the Momence Glee Club was organized. Its first project was the purchase of robes for the entire chorus, for which the chorus members worked throughout the year with relentless fervor. Membership totaled seventy-nine in the mixed group. By-laws were composed by the officers for the award system. The instructor and advisor was Miss Donna Belle Pampel. The first officers of this newly-formed organization were: President ................................ Margaret Patton Vice-President ............................... Jean Usher Secretary-Treasurer ...................... Leora Peterson Reporter ................................... Nonita West The annual Christmas Program was given by the Glee Club, New Central School, and the Junior High choruses. To an auditorium filled to capacity songs were sung in accordance with John Smith’s narrative readings. The chorus sponsored “The Farmer’s Frolic Dance” with Joe Burnett’s Band sup- plying the music for social and square dancing. They also held several dime dances which included platter flipping and perhaps a coke or two. These were held after sports activities. They held a Formal Spring Concert. The event brought out the girls in their pret- tiest pastel formats and the boys in their Sunday best. Another important event of the year was the Kankakee Valley Chorus Festival on May 4, in Bradley, Illinois, which the Glee Club attended. The Glee Club also performed at the 1951 commence- ment exercises. Under Miss Pampel’s direction were the Meltone’s, an all girls’ quartet. The senior group, Geraldine Coy, Sally Dolder, Mildred Mayo, and Nancy Murry, sang in four- part harmony. They sang at Morris B. Sach’s Amateur Show, placed in the F.H.A. Amateur Show, and entertained at the Farmer-Merchant Banquet - nd the Football Banquet. MOMENCE BAND The basic function of the Momence School Concert Band is to enrich its members musical experience, ability, and appreciation. This is accomplished through individ- ual practice, regular band rehearsals, and free weekly lessons for each member. Students of any grade level, who have, by passing tests, been promoted from the Junior Band, may become members of the Concert Band. This year’s Concert Band includes students from the sixth grade up, with an approximate ratio of two grade school students to each high school student. The Junior and Concert Band members appear individually and in ensembles in the annual district and state school music contests. The Concert Band appears in parades, at the home varsity football games, at home basketball games, and in their annual con- cert. Band awards consist of district and state school music contests awards and the school letter which Concert Band members earn via the merit system. JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS Junior High Chorus is comprised of the seventh and eighth grades. Thirty minute rehearsals twice a week limit their public performances to the annual Christmas Con- cert, many PTA programs, and their eighth grade commencement. The two part singing is begun in the junior high chorus, thus, enabling them to become a member of the high school chorus. Out of the entire chorus several ensembles are selected with outstanding talent to perform for any community functions throughout the year. STAFF LIBRARY The library staff under the supervision of Mr. Phillips, and assisted by Jerry Coy, have taken care of the desk during the study hall. With the new books the library has received this year, the number of books we have in our library has reached almost five thousand. A fee of two cents was charged for over due books for the first time this year. With the money, supplies for the library were purchased. PLAY CASTS This year under the able direction of Mr. Phillips and Miss Pampel the high school put on four one-act plays. This is the first year all classes were able to try out for parts. All members with major roles were eligible for membership to the National Thespian Organization. The money earned from the plays was used to buy more equipment for dramatics. COOKS AND CUSTODIANS For the past two years, Momence High School has been fortunate enough to have a new cafeteria for the hot lunch program. This program is under the able direction of Mrs. Alice Hungerford with Mrs. Irene Killham as head cook. With the help of Mrs. Margaret Junker, Mrs. Edna Clark, and Mrs. Alma Eckhoff, Mrs. Irene Killham has been able to serve some excellent meals. Everyone is proud of the very neat school and lawns we have at Momence High School. The credit for all this work, which is capably done, goes to our three custo- dians Earl Clark, Loren Peterson, and Edward Graham. FOOTBALL The Momence Redskin’s football season opened with Watseka H. S. Momence’s football team outlook was fairly good with six lettermen returning from last year’s successful season. In it’s first game of the season, Momence tied Watseka 7-7. Mitchell scored the touchdown and then kicked the extra point. In the second game of the year, Momence was beaten by a big Geneva eleven, 26 to 6. Momence made a game out of it until the second half when Geneva’s weight and the long bus ride proved too much for them. Bennett scored Momence’s only TD. In the third game of the year, Momence tied a green, but big Central team, 6-6. Momence scored first, with Smith going over from the 6 yard line, but could not hold their lead. It was a moral victory for Central. In their fourth game of the year, Momence was barely eked out by Crete, 14-6, who won the KVC. Trailing 7-6, Momence was driving towards paydirt when a fumble stopped them. Crete took over and scored the decisive touchdown with 20 seconds to go. Against Bradley in their fifth game of the year, the Redskins probably reached their peak, even though beaten by a score of 7 to 0. Momence held the heavily favor- ed Boilermakers to a single disputed score in the final quarter. At St. Pat’s, Momence was crushed by St. Pat’s superior team. St. Pat’s scored 32 points against 6 for Momence. In the seventh game of the season, Momence met St. Anne in a game that was to produce a win for the first time for one of the teams. St. Anne was the recipient of that win 30 to 0. In the final game of the year, Momence again failed in its quest for a win. In the first half Herscher scored 18 points in what promised to be a rout. However, the Redskin’s defense stiffened in the second half, and the offense opened up enough to score 7 points while Herscher scored 0. M. Wilson scored on an end around. Smith went off tackle for the extra point. Momence’s football had one of its worst seasons in years, winning none, losing six and tying two. However, with a break or two in the right places, the story could have been much different. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS The Varsity cheerleaders are elected at the end of the school year by the student body. The girls elected were: Doris Kinney, Gwen Carpenter, Donna Fieleke, and Sally Dolder. Joann Kinney, Doris’ sister, served as mascot. The girls wore red slacks and white sweaters with CHEER written on the back, and the school letter on the front through the football season. During the basketball sea- son the girls wore red velveteen outfits with a red and white redskin on the front. At the end of the school year the girls received a letter for their service. FRESH-SOPH CHEERLEADERS This year for the first time Fresh-Soph cheerleaders were elected. The three girls elected by the student body were: Eleanor Smith, Margie Fite, and Mary Graham. Two of the girls wore white skirts with red long-sleeved blouses, while the other one wore a red skirt with a white blouse. At the end of the school year the girls re- ceived a letter for their service. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER The Progress-Reporter trophy to be given to the most valuable player was awarded to John Smith, Redskin Fullback. Three players were nominated by vote by the fans and of these players, John Smith, Don Mitchell, and Dick Johnston, the winner was selected by the football squad. John, a Senior, was selected. Every year the team chooses an honorary team captain. This year Don Dionne was elected to fill out this position. ALL CONFERENCE TEAM This year the Redskins placed 4 members on the 1950 Journal All-Conference teams. The members were: Dick Johnston and John Smith on the first team; Harvey Johnston and Garry Scanlon on the second team. Due to their outstanding play, they were taken on a trip along with the members from the other schools to Wrigley Field to see the Bears play the Steelers. Afterwards they were taken to dinner at a Chicago restaurant. Nice going fellows! HEAVYWEIGHTS With four players back from last year, the Momence Redskins lost their opening game to St. Anne, 48-29. The second game, however, was the first victory for Mo- mence when they defeated Gilman, 56-44. The ’Skins went into a slump, after shading by Gilman for the second time 43-41, which lasted for four straight games. This was the third year in succession that the Redskins have participated in the Morris Holiday Tournament. The Redskins were beaten in their first game of the tournament by Seneca, 49-38. This was the first year that we have had two divisions instead of only one in the Kankakee Valley Conference. Momence finished in fourth place in Division I, and tied Peotone for fourth place in Division II. It was in the KVC Tournament that the ’Skins had their worst night. They lost to Manteno, 47-37. The following week, however, the Redskins had their revenge by defeating the Panthers, 43-40. It wasn’t until the second Peotone game that the ’Skins finally found themselves. They beat Peotone, 52-30, and then lost to Bradley by only nine points. The Redskins also played Kankakee in the Regional Tournament this year, which was held in Kankakee. Major letters were awarded to: Joe “Moose” Bennett Don “Small Change” Nichols Jerry Fite Don “Butch” Mitchell Dick LaMotte John “Little Man” Smith Marvin Wilson LIGHTWEIGHTS The lightweights were again under the leadership of Coach Cunz. The boys under him were either Freshmen or Sophomores. They have a lot of talent and should really go places in the future. Don West led his team in points with 145. Boo Lambert tailed closely with 144 points for the year. Two of their big games of the season were the St. Anne game, which they lost only 27-25, and the Bradley game. The little Redskins defeated the Boilermakers 36-31. The first five of the lightweights will probably be part of next year’s varsity team. These boys were: Don West and Kenny Johnston at forward, Boo Lambert at center, and Don Bowers and Kenny Robinson at guard. Backing up the main squad were the replacements: David Hess, Jerry Usher, Sonny Graham, Gene Dionne, Fred Borggren, Don Huggans, Bill Halpin, Ray Glow, Jimmy Hibbs, and Clyde Bloomquist. Nice going kids! Here’s hoping you have as good luck next year. THE LETTERMEN'S CLUB The two year old Lettermen’s club of M.C.H.S. has many plans and is looking for- ward to a successful club in the near future, due to the renewed interest of it’s mem- bers. This club is open exclusively to owners of a “M” earned sometime during high school years in the various sports of football, basketball, track and baseball. The officers are: Donald Dionne, president; John Smith, vice president; David Bennett, secretary; and Donald Mitchell, treasurer. The Lettermen’s Club is sponsored by Coaches, Bob Cunz and Vance Hamann. G. A. A. HOCKEY The G.A.A. of Momence had two round-robin hockey tournaments this year. One, a team tournament, the other a class tournament. Delores Graham, acting captain of the Blackhawks, lead her team to victory in the team tournament, while the junior team with Mary Hardy as captain, won the class tournament. Members of the Blackhawks team were: Delores Graham, Gwen Carpenter, Sharon Ehrich, Alice Fawver, Doris Kinney, Nancy Murry, Margaret Patton, Shirlee Tripp, Nonita West, and Norma Ward. Members of the junior team were: Mary Hardy, Helen Block, Grace Bradley, Mary Carpenter, Mary Cote, Jane Gray, Carole Howk, Joyce Liberty, Joan Prairie, Martha Richardson, Virginia Smith, Nellie Steele, and Jean Usher. G . A . A . The G.A.A. this past year had approximately ninety paid members. Our chief source of income was the selling of candy during the two noon hours. Some of this money was used to send two of our girls to Williams Bay, Wisconsin, site of the northern G.A.A. camp. Highlights of the year were our tournaments.. The intramural hockey tourney was won by the “Blackhawks”, a senior team. The class tourney was won by the Junior Class. The intramural basketball tourney was won by Stripp’s Trotters, also a senior team. In March, swimming was added to our list of activities. Throughout February and March, bowling was also enjoyed by the girls. March 8 was the date of the annual physical education exhibition. It consisted of a volleyball exhibition by the boys, and square dancing, tumbling, and basketball by the girls. The show ended with a grand march. In May, our annual Mother-Daughter Banquet was held. The theme was “Fare- well. Seniors.” Officers for 1950-1951 were: Shirlee Tripp, president; Margaret Patton, vice presi- dent; Mary Hardy, secretary; Joyce Liberty, treasurer. Miss Doris Dismeier was our faculty sponsor. G. A. A. BASKETBALL The G.A.A. of Momence held the annual basketball tournament this year. Eight teams participated in the tournament. Team standings are as follows: Stripp’s Trot- ters, first; Fouling Foulers, second; Underdogs and Hot Shots, third; Killer Dillers and Lucky Seven, fourth; Bouncing Babies, fifth; Mysterious Seven, sixth. Stripp’s Trotters were led successfully to victory by Shirlee Tripp captain, with seven wins and no losses. Members of the Stripp’s Trotters were: Shirlee Tripp, Gloria Bloomquist, Barbara Brouillette, Gwen Carpenter, Alice Fawver, Doris Kinney, Nancy Murry, Margaret Patton. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Flag football was introduced into the Seventh and Eighth grades this year. Coach Price organized 3 eighth grade teams and 2 seventh grade teams into a 5 team league with a regular schedule to be played after school. At the end of the season a playoff was held, resulting with team No. 4 being the champions. Members of this team are: Ronnie Davis and Charles Thompson, ends; Donald Johnson, center; Charles Bennett, quarter back; Ronald Dressier and Art Lauridsen, halfbacks. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS The Junior High cheerleaders are chosen at the beginning of each school year. They are elected by their classmates by popular vote. The girls chosen are usually in the seventh and eighth grades. This year there were three girls from the seventh grade and two from the eighth. Those from the seventh grade were: Sandra Kelson, Kay Fite, and Betty Huggans. From the eighth grade were: Janice Thurman and Barbara Bennett. They were ac- companied by Carol Marucci as their mascot. The girls wore red slacks and white sweat-shirts with the Redskin emblem. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL The Momence Junior High started their season with a stunning 29-19 victory over their cross town rivals, St. Pats. The following two weeks saw them go into a slump losing to Bradley, Grant Park, East Junior High, and Manteno. The latter 30-29 in an overtime battle. The next week they again played Manteno, but this time paced by Bennett’s 10 points and Davis’ 9 points won a deciding 30-25 victory over the Panthers. Their next opponent was Bradley who handed them their fifth loss, 30-11. The next team to meet them was an inexperienced Beecher quintet whom they beat by the overwhelming score of 45-7. Davis and Mitchell shared the scoring honors with 17 and 10 points respectively. In the Kankakee-Will tournament, Momence bowed out in the first round to the strong Grant Park team 21-16. The closing weeks of the season, the Junior High’s won victories over Crete, 42-16 and 40-22 and another victory over Beecher 48-14. The scoring of Lauridsen and Davis, the floor play of Bennett and Mitchell, and the rebounding of Klassen and Claussen gave the Junior High another good season. Meet Your Friends — AT — SQUIRREL'S Where Quality Food and Ice Cream Are Served MARY and BILL ARVANETES YELLOW FRONT STORE R. J. BENOIT, Prop. QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS FREE DELIVERY PHONE 210 DeWITT CARPENTER Repair - - Greasing - Washing 24 HOUR TOWING 215 E. Washington Street PHONE 630 NIGHT 690 T. M. WEST SONS FEEDS-----FENCING AND EQUIPMENT Telephone 33 Momence, 111. Let Us Help You Plan Your Future Happiness With Today's Best Buy Plumbing and Heating WM. C. HUSFELDT 106 East Washington Etreet Momence Phone 17 BEIER BROS. I. H. C. Farm Machinery Texaco Products CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF ’51 JENSEN DRUG STORE C. S. HALL, Prop. The REXALL Store Momence, Illinois JOSEPH R. BURNETT PLUMBING and HEATING Sewers — Water Systems Pumps Phone 29 Momence, 111. BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1951 McVickar Implement Sales J. I. CASE DEALER Telephone 545 N. Dixie Hwy. Momence, Illinois Bregenzer Drug Store WALGREEN AGENCY A Complete Line Of — Vitamins — Cosmetics Roszell’s Sealtest Ice Cream Opposite The Momence Theatre 15 Dixie Hwy. 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