Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

1953 MOIESSE MOMENCE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL MOMENCE, ILLINOIS THE STAFF Editor.....................Sharon Fieleke Assistants . David Jarvis, Janet Pearman Business Manager . . . Carole Johnson Assistant................Marcelia Heninger Advertising Chairman . . .Jim Campbell Assistant Velma Ohlfest DEDICATION BOARO OF EDUCATION Mph” c“ Theodore M. Johnson, President. Edmund Soucie, Arnold Sherwood, Robert McVickar, Secretary, Gaylord Jensen. C.W. Crawford. Not shown in the picture are Howard Wheeler and Harold Beier. NOEL BURCH TEACHERS LUCY P. COONTZ SALLY DELLENBACK PHYLLIS FOSTER LEE HENN 0 ALVIN OLSEN SHIRLYN POORBOUGH HUMUS LEIGH PATTON WILLIAM POORBOUGH ROBERT PHILLIPS LOYD SWANSON BETTY WEIGHMAN THE SENIORS CLASS HISTORY Our class started out in “49” as green and witty freshmen. One of the highlights of that year was our barn dance assembly. We all proved to have some talent. To make money we took charge of concessions at the football games. Then we watched our treasury grow, and Melvin Kinney led our class. We entered our sophomore year, quite wise, but no longer green. To raise funds we sponsored a carnival and dance. Janet Pearman was our master of ceremonies, and Miriam Booi and Kenny Johnson reigned as king and queen. “Skeeter ledthe class. Now full fledged juniors we really got to work with a Christmas Dance, Sweetheart Hop, and Leap Year Dance and the annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom with the theme, “Colonial Gardens.” Kenny Robinson was our guide. Our last year, 52- 53, was brought to a grand beginning by our sponsor ing the first homecoming with Donna West as our queen and came to a climax with our senior play. This year Charles Wilson was our leader. These we will never forget: our hayrides each year, the two top magazine sales- men, Esther Tetter and Richard Kelson, Mary Fieleke, our vice-president for two years, our prize soprano, Eleanor Smith, that tall brunette Bonnie Gilbert, and last but not least our faithfull and guiding sponsors for four years, Miss Weigman and Mr. Patton. We will long remember, wherever we may be, the happy, carefree days spent in M.C.H.S. CHARLES WILSON Class President 4; National Thespian Society 3,4; Student Council 4; M Club 2, 3,4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Track 4; Band 1,2. MIRIAM BOOI Vice President 4; Class Treasurer 2; F. H. A. I, 2, 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Girls' Chorus 1.2,3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; band 1,2; Glee Club 1,3,4; Class Carnival Queen 2. KENNETH JOHNSON Secretary 4, Treasurer 3, President 2; Chorus 3,4; Glee Club 3,4; M Club 2,3,4; Football 1.2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2. 3.4; Pep Club I.2.3.4- BARBARA KELLER Treasurer 4; Cherry White Production Staff 4; Library Staff 2,3; G. A. A. 1.2,3; F.H. A. 4; Pep Club I; Chorus 1,4; Band 1,2. SENIOR CLASS ROLAND BLANCHETTE F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4- DON BOWERS Student Council 1,3; Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 4; Foot- ball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2. RONALD BRADY Chorus 1,2; M Club 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,41 Football 1.2.3.4- JOHN CABLE F.F.A. 1.2.3,4. JAMES CAMPBELL National Honor Society 4; Student Council 2; National Thespian Society 4; Monesse Staff 4; MM Club 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 1,2. 3,4; Football 1,2,3; Basketball Manager 2,3; Track Manager 3. FRANCES CARROLL Cherry White 1,4; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2,3. JOANNE CHRISTJANSEN National Thespian Society 3,4; Cherry White 3,4; Li- brary Staff 4; G. A. A. 2,3.4; F. H. A. 1.2. 3.4; Pep Club 3,4; Chorus I, 2, 3,4; Glee Club 3,4. DAVID CLIFTON F.F.A. 1.2.3.4. BEVERLY CONTOIS G.A.A. X.2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 3, 4; Chorus 3,4; Glee Club 3,4. MARY CAROL FIELEKE Class Officer 2,3; G. A. A. 1,2,3; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club I; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1 •2. 3 � Glee Club 2 3 � Class Sweetheart 3; One Act Plays 3. SHARON FIELEKE National Honor Society 4; Monesse Staff Editor 4; Cherry White I, 2, 3,4; Advisory Group Sec. -Treas. 4; Library Staff 3; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club I, 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Band I; Glee Club 1,2,3; National Thespian Society 3,4; Mixed Chorus Pianist 3. BONNIE GILBERT Student Council 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,4; Cherry White 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,4; Glee Club 2, 3,4; Officer 4; Mixed Ensemble 3. MARCELIA HENINGER National Honor Society 4; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Production Staff 4; Librarian 4; Chorus 1; F.H. A. 1,2,3,4; Band I.2, 3.4. ROBERT HERMAN Boys' Chorus 1,2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3. RUTH HESS F.H.A. 1.2, 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 2.3.4. DAVID JARVIS National Honor Society 4; Monesse Staff 4; Library Staff 4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Vice President 3; Pep Club 3,4. SENIOR CLASS _______-__ CAROLE JOHNSON StlllOR CUSS National Honor Society 4; National Thespian Society 3,4; Monesse Staff 4; Advisory Group Sec.-Treas. 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; V, P. 3; Sec.-Treas. 4; Camp Delegate 3; Chorus 1,2; G. A. A. 1,2. 3,4; Glee Club 3; Pep Club 1,3,4; Cherry and White Production Staff 4. JOYCE JOHNSON National Thespian Society 3,4; Cherry White 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 1,2; Glee Club I, 2, 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Pep Club 1,2,4. HARVEY JOHNSTON National Honor Society 4; F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 3,4; M Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,3; Track 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4. RICHARD KELSON Chorus 2,3; Band 1,2, 3,4. ' W. MELVIN KINNEY Student Council I; Class President I; F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 3; President 3; Vice President 4; Treasurer 2. EDWARD KINSTNER Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 3,4; Basketball Manager 2; Baseball Manager 2; Track Manager 2; Schools: Colorado I; Momence 2 2 DOROTHY KUMKE Cherry White 4; Assistant Librarian 3,4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. DONALD LAMBERT Student Council 2, 3,4; ”M Club 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3; Track 1,2, 3,4. MARGARET LINE Cherry White Production Staff 4; Library Staff 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Pep Club I, 3. RETA MADSEN Cherry White Production Staff 4; F, H, A. 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,3,4. MARY MARR F. H. A. 1,2, 3.4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Band 1,2, 3,4. EVELYN WHITTEN G. A.A. I. 2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Cherry and White Production Staff 4. SENIOR CLASS SHIRLEY O'CULL G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1, 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4. VELMA OHLFEST National Honor Society 4; National Thespian Society 3,4; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White 3,4; Editor 4; G.A.A. 1.3; F. H. A. 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3; Glee Club 1,2, 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Girls' Club I. VERNON PARKS F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Band 1,2; Track 1,2.4. JANET PEARMAN Student Council I; National Thespian Society 2, 3,4; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White 2; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1.2; Glee Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Chorus 1.2, 3,4; Mixed Ensemble 3. 12 SENIOR CUSS BUNITA PETRO G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; F. H A. I, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3. WILMA POTZLER National Thespian Society 3,4; Cherry White 4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2; Girls' Chorus 1,2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Glee Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Mixed Ensemble 3- BARBARA PRAIRIE Cherry White 3,4; Library Staff 3,4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Girls’Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Glee Club 1, 2.3.4- WINIFRED PRAIRIE Student Council 1,2; Cherry White Production Staff 3,4; Class Secretary 3; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 4; Pep Club I; Class Sweetheart 1. RICHARD PRAIRIE Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Boys' Chorus 1,2, 3. KENNETH ROBINSON Student Council 3,4; Class President 3; MM Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1.2,3, 4; Glee Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; 2nd Team all-conference Tackle 4. HARRY SAHLIN National Honor Society 4; Band 1,2; Baseball l. AUDREY SANDERS Library Staff 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Chorus 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,4. 13 MARY SIMPSON Advisory Group Chairman 3; G. A, A. 1,2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2. 3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,4. ELEANOR SMITH National Honor Society 4; National Thespian Society 3,4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3,4; F. H. A. I, 2; Girls’Chorus I, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Girls' Ensemble 3,4; Mixed Ensemble 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4. GENE SNAPP LuANNE SWIER Cherry White Production Staff 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1,2,4; Glee Club 2, 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3, 4 Pep Club 1,2, 3,4. ESTHER TETTER National Thespian Society 2, 3,4; Cherry White Staff 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Vocal Ensemble 3,4. ANGELINE TURRELL G.A.A. I, 2,3,4; F.H. A. 1,2,4; Glee Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Pep Club 2,4. MARTHA WAHL Cherry White Production Staff 4; Advisory Group Chair- man 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3, 4; F.H. A. 2,3,4; Glee dub 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 4. DONALD WARD Football 1,2,3; U. S. Navy 4. (Studying for G. E.D. Test for High School Diploma). DONAL WEST Student Council 2; Cherry White 2; Library Staff 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; M Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Base- ball 1,2,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 2. 3,4. DONNA WEST G.A. A. I, 2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2; Chorus l, 2, 3,4; Glee Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Cherry White Staff 4. JERRY WILSON (No Picture Available) National Thespian Society 2, 3,4; Cherry White 1,2,3; Library Staff 2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Football 1,4; Baseball 3. SEflilOR CUSS WILLS I, Roland Blanchette, will my ability to Mr. Patton. I, Miriam Booi, will my path from M.C.H.S. to the dimestores to anyone who likes to spend her noon hours buying buttons, thread, sippers, and etc. I, Donald Bowers, will my red hair to Bob Liberty. I, Ronald Brady, will to some new freshman my locker without a lock. I, John Cable, will my farming ability to Mr. Patton. I, James Campbell, will everything I have in school to my brother Jerry who will be a freshie. I, Frances Carroll, leave the school as it is. I, Joanne Christjansen, will the weight I have lost to Rose Marie Swiek, as it would look better on her than it ever did on me. I, David Clifton, will my driving ability to Mr. Patton. I, Beverly Contois, will my ability to find something to do in third hour study hall to Keith Wilson. I, Paul Denton, will my car to Tommy Mitchell. I, Mary Carol Fieleke, will my ability to spike the volley ball to Ann Linn, who I hope will have as much fun as I have. I, Sharon Fieleke, will all my happiness at M.C.H.S. to incoming freshmen. I, Bonnie Gilbert, will my ability to go steady with Don Bowers to Mary Peterson. I, Marcelia Heninger, will my ability to play the drums to Shirley Clark. I, Robert Herman, will my model building ability to “Pete” Brouillette. I, Ruth Hess, will to Arlene Race my job down at Mac’s in hopes she has as much fun as I have. I, David Jarvis, will my ability, courage, and fortitude to Mr. Phillips to hold up under the oncoming speech classes. I, Carole Johnson, will to Rose Marie Swiek the privilege of having first hour P.E. class with the freshmen again next year. I, Joyce Johnson, will my locker, which never had a lock on it, to some freshman who has trouble with locker combinations. I, Kenneth Johnson, will my bird cage to John Bleyle. I, Harvey Johnston, will my determination to play football to Bob Barnes. 15 wins I, Barbara Keller, will my knocked up hockey shines to Pat Barnes. I, Richard Kelson, will my ability to park my car straight in the back of school to Miss Foster. I, Melvin Kinney, will my Rambler to Pat Cote because of the long distance she walks to school. I, Edward Kinstner, will my likeness for school to incoming freshmen. I, Dorothy Kumke, will my ability to sew to Margie Fite who has trouble doing so. I, Donald Lambert, will my ability to drive a nail to our shop teacher Mr. Olsen. I, Margaret Line, will some freshman girls to Vuryl Klassen, so that he will have something to do at noon. I, Reta Madsen, will my school spirit to go to all the games to the students who seldom take time to go. I, Mary Marr, will my bass drums and uniform to Willie Munson in hopes he will learn how to play. I, Shirley O’Cull, will my ability to keep quiet in my classes to my sister, Dorothy. I, Velma Ohlfest, will the space in front of locker 575 to Pat Cote for her boyfriends. I, Vernon Parks, will my Ag. field trips to Don Johnson. I, Janet Pearman, will my ability to reach the doors of this beautiful school every morning by the second bell to some incoming underclassmen. I, Bunita Petro, will my left gym shoe to anyone who has the right one. I, Wilma Potzler, will my ability to crack gum to Mary Lou Denton, so she can crack hers twice as hard. I, Barbara Prairie, will my ability to draw figures to Anthony Bellusci who likes to have them around. I, Richard Prairie, will my parking spot in back of school to anyone who wants it. I, Winnie Prairie, will my fourth membership card of the “Stinky” Club and a clean towel to Sharon Eggan and Kathryn Fieleke. I, Kenneth Robinson, will leave the same way I entered - the back door. I, Harry Sahlin, will my share of the plunger in chemistry lab. to anyone with a stopped up sink. I, Audrey Sanders, will my half of my locker to Shirley LeCuyer. I, Mary Simpson, will my mirror and comb to cousin Margaret who uses it most of the time anyway. I, Eleanor Smith, will my ability to always have the car to Alice Claussen so she can go up to Grant when she wants to. I, Gene Snapp, will my seat on the school bus to my brother Wink. I, Luanne Swier, will my ability to type to Shirley LeCuyer. I, Esther Tetter, will the presidency of the Stinky Club to Norma Henerburg in hopes that she and Carolyn will follow the rules and have as much fun as we did. I, Angeline Turrell, will nothing because I need everything I have. I, Martha Wahl, will my days away from school to some underclassman in need of a vacation. I, Donald Ward, will my hot rod driving and tight levis to Bob Funderburk. I, Donal West, will my way to get more than one bottle of milk at noon hour to Ray Glow. I, Donna West, will my tiny little temper at the game when the kids don’t yell to the future cheerleaders. I, Evelyn Whitten, will my ability to give dynamic speeches in Speech class to Rose Marie Swiek. I, Charles Wilson, leave my nose to any girl that has enough curves to match it. I, Jerry Wilson, will my smallness to Jerry Billadeau, so he won’t be so clumsy. 16 PROPHECY I roll out of bed to start another day. Opening my window, I take a deep breath of the fresh morn- ing air. There is a new odor in the air today, and I presume that the Lambert and Sahlin Perfume Company is starting production on its latest product -- a deodorizer to kill odors caused by deodorizers. From my window I can see Skeeter Johnson’s paper mill where he specializes in cigar bands. Skeeter has a contract with Donna West, the woman cigar manufacturer, to make bands for her LaRopo Cigars. LaRopos are the only cigars containing chlorophyll. I hear a large truck roaring up the grade and look out the front window just in time to see Dick Prairie driving past in one of his trucks. He blows his horn at a redhead and the noise rattles my windows. I take a closer look at the redhead and discover that it’s Mary Simpson, who is just re- turning from the airplane factory where she’s a welder on the night shift. Audrey Sanders is a test pilot at the same factory. Looking in a mirror I find that I need a shave, but I also find that I’m out of razor blades. My problem is quickly solved, however, when I find a tube of Ron Brady’s new formula which you just apply and watch your whiskers disappear. I then eat my morning cereal from a bowl with a lid on it designed by Gene Snapp so that if you eat anything that pops, snaps, or crackles, it won’t fly all over the room. Finishing breakfast, I read that Harvey Johnston and Dave Jarvis have just sold their prize bull at the World’s Fair at a record price. The buyer was Reta Madsen, the owner of several large cattle ranches. Ed Kinstner, the auctioneer, was too exhausted to even give a statement to the press. When asked his opinion of the bull, Melvin Kinney, a well known beef raiser said, “I’ve never seen a beefier bull with prettier brown eyes.” Turning the page I see a picture of Winnie Prairie and Sharon Fieleke getting off of an ocean liner after giving piano concerts in Europe. One of the sailors in the picture looks familiar and I recognize Vernon Parks. He’s leaning over the rail and looks slightly seasick. Putting on my hat, I start walking toward town. Robert Herman gives me a ride as far as his barber shop and I walk the rest of the way. I walk into the bank just as LuAnne Swier, a well known night club singer walks out. I endorse my check and while waiting for my money, I see Richard Kelson, the bank president, showing his new secretary, Carole Johnson, how to balance books. I get my money and head for the ferry boat landing. I pass John Cable’s Feed Store just as Roland Blanchette pulls away with a load of feed for his Hamster farm. 17 PROPHECY Nearing the landing, I pass Angeline Turrell’s home for retired tug-boat pilots. Don West, the general handyman, waves to me from the flower bed where he’s weeding pansies. I pay my dime fare and walk over to the rail. Barbara Keller and Mary Fieleke, two taxi drivers, are talking about Velma “Bring ’em back alive” Ohlfest, who just captured a 300 pound orang-utan in Africa. Looking out across the water I see Wilma Potzler, who is training to swim the English Channel. Her coach, Janet Pearman, is shouting encouragement to her from a rowboat. I notice some passengers looking up and following their gaze I see Joanne Christjansen skywriting in her plane. I’m still looking at the lettering, advertising Kenny Robinson’s non smear Lipstick (free demonstration), when the ferry bumps the dock. James Campbell, a traffic cop, is skillfully directing the cars off the ferry. I start up the street but don’t get very far before a large crowd in front of Bunny Petro’s Beauty Shop blocks the sidewalk. I look over the crowd and see Bunny trying out one of her latest hair styles on Dorothy Kumke, a columnist for a leading newspaper. Getting through the crowd I make my way to a small diner to eat lunch. Ruth Hess takes my order for a hamburger just as Dave Clifton, a street car conductor, comes in. He puts a nickel in the juke box and plays Eleanor Smith’s latest recording. I finish my ham- burger and walk across the street to see what is playing at the theater. It’s a mystery starring Martha Wahl and Miriam Booi, two women detectives. After buying my ticket from Frances Carroll, I take my seat just as the newsreel begins. After a campaign speech by Jerry Wilson, who is running for president, there is some sports news. The first is a motorcycle race in which Mary Marr and Margaret Line are leading. After the feature, I again board the ferry and take my place at the rail. The last car to board the ferry is a custom-made foreign job. As the chauffeur parks near the rail, I see Joyce Johnson, a New York model, in the back seat. The trip home is un- eventful except for the Coast Guard’s dragging the river for Wilma Potzler. I reach my humble dwelling in time to open a can of beans for my supper. This isn’t any trouble since I have a new can opener that I purchased from Marcelia Heninger, a traveling saleslady. I finish my beans and relax to watch an after dinner show on T.V. After the announcer gives a few dozen reasons why every girl should use Shirley O’Cull’s suntan oil to avoid freckles, the show begins. It is a quiz program with Barbara Prairie as the mistress of ceremonies. The first contestant is Evelyn Whitten, a telephone operator. After answering a few simple questions, she answers the jackpot question and wins a trip to Alaska and all of the sun tan oil she can use on the trip. Beverly Contois is the next contestant. Beverly is a partner to Bonnie Gilbert in a escort service. Bonnie misses the third question and the next contestant takes her place at the microphone and gives her name as Esther Tetter. She gives her occupation as a steeplejack. About the time she finishes her questions, there's a commercial so I turn my set off. Feeling rather tired, I say to myself, “Charlie, you’d better go to bed. After all you have to caddy for Don Bowers, the World's Champion Golfer, tomorrow.” 18 JUNIORS In 1950, 49 little freshies entered M.C.H.S. Four boys were chosen to lead the Freshman class. Clarence Graham was elected president; Bill Halpin, vice president; Ray Glow, secretary; Anthony Bellusci, treasurer. Mr. Phillips, Mrs. Griest, and Mr. Cumz were the class sponsors. Selling at the football games was not an easy task, but the freshies came through it fine. They will remember the snake dance in which they so willingly participated. When class meetings were held in September of 1951, four boys were again elected as officers of the Sophomore Class. They were Ray Glow, president; Fred Borggren, secretary; Clyde Bloomquist, treasurer. That year the Sophomores presented a play directed by Mr. R. J. Phillips. It was a three-act Mystery-Comedy entitled Watch Out For Spooks . The class sponsors were Mr. Cumz, Mrs. Griest and Mr. Phillips. In 1952, the Juniors elected Mary L.ou Denton, president; Rose Marie Siwek, vice-president; Don Zeilenga, secretary; and Betty Johnson, treasurer. Again a successful play was presented. It was a three-act Mystery-Comedy entitled Hobgoblin House. Mr. Robert J. Phillips did a fine job of directing a wonder- ful cast. The highlight of the year's activities was a beautifully decorated Christmas Dance sponsored by the Juniors. Among the Juniors to be remembered are Bob Bleyle and Ray Glow, the football stars; Bill Halpin, the timid soul; Margie Fite, the man-hater and last but not least Fred Borggren, the personality boy. The class sponsors, Mr. Burch, Mrs. Griest Mr. Phillips, and the entire Junior Class are to be congratulated for a fine banquet and prom. FRONT ROW: Margie Fite, Mary Lou Denton, Rachel Bradley, Priscilla Balthazor, Charlene Austin, Mr. Burch. BACK ROW: Jim Barnes, Gene Dionne. Clyde Booomquist, Betty Bleyle, Anthony Bellusci, Alice Claussen, Fred Borggren, Bob Bleyle. 20 FRONT ROW: Mrs. Griest. Mary Graham Shirley LeCuyer, Norma Henerberg, Bernice Kingsley. Betty Johnson. SECOND ROW: Jim Hibbs Bill Halpin. BACK ROW: Raymond Glogowski. Davis Hess. Ronnie Hayhurst, Craig Kennedy, William Hallwas, Clarence Graham. JUNIORS FRONT ROW: Margaret Simpson, Rose Marie Siwek. Carolyn Sanstrom, Jessie Marr, Lois Larson. Mr. Phillips. SECOND ROW: Margie Wardynski, Jane Schilling. BACK ROW: Larry Smith. Jerry Usher. Fred Laue. Earl Schoeffner. Martin Sanders. Don Zeilenga. Herbert Thompson. Clayton Sluder. SOPHOMORES We all remember the green little freshies of last year, and, as Sophomores, what a swell class they turned out to be. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Hanson, Miss Brown, and Mr. Poorbaugh, the hayrides turned out to be a barrel of fun. As the yearbook goes to press, we are now hearing rumors about a big sur- prise stunt show which is to be presented in March, on Friday the thirteenth. The Sophomores are looking forward to a big success. Another highlight on the Sophomores activity calendar is a spring picnic which is sure to be an occasion remembered by ail participants. In the magazine drive, three ambitious young salesmen, Jack Morris, Bar- bara Bishir, and Don Prairie led the class as well as the school for tops in maga- zine subscriptions, the Sophomore class selling-well over 50% of all subscriptions. The class officers are as follows: president, Dianne Sherwood; vice-president, Phyllis Ward; secretary-treasurer, Jackie Marr. FRONT ROW: Judith Brouillette, Doris Bedinger, Barbara Bennett, Richard DeMack. Barbara Dunn, Patricia Cote, Shirley Clark, Miss Brown SECOND ROW: Charlotte Eggen, Evelyn Bryan, Barbara Buchanan, Shirley Bleyle, Barbara Bishir, Kay Dobbc, Mary Anderson, Carole Baker BACK ROW: Ronald Dressier, Eldon Bryan, Verneal Bramer, John Bleyle, Ronald Davis, John Eivers, Kenneth Burton, Jerome Billadeau, Jack Bass 23 FRONT ROW: Shirley McCurry, Delores Marucci, Sharon Lamie Darlene Giasson, Margaret Konopack, Mr. Hanson. SECOND ROW: Grace Gilbert. Marcella Graf, Ruth Keller, Dorothy Jordon, Diane Klassen, LaVonne Fieleke, Henrietta Hop. Jacqueline Marr. THIRD ROW: Jerry Griffin, Art Gelino, Gene Hess. James Montague. Tommy Mitchell, Leo Ribbons. Donald Johnson. BACK ROW: Richard Robbie, Joe Long, Walter Fieleke. Vyron Klassen. Art Lauridsen, Donald Fofburger, Everrett Mills, Greg Gelino. SOPHOMORES FRONT ROW: Emily Rehmer, Alice Nelson, Phyllis Ward, Yvonne Schomer, Shirley Temple, Sandra West, Mr. Poor- baugh. SECOND ROW: Jackie Morse. Don Prairie, Richard Smedlund, Beverly Smith. Lolita Schmidt. Diane Sherwood. Janice Thurman. THIRD ROW: Bill Munson, Art Prairie, Jake Munyon, Orville Turrell. Roger Whalen. William Owensby. Jerry Williams. BACK ROW; Gene O'Cull, Leroy Sanders, Charles Thompson, Leroy Sanders, Tom Ross, Joe Sanders, James Newberry. men FRESHMEN This year, 72 ex-8th graders came into high school. At first everything was new to them but soon initiations were over and the freshmen joined into our acti- vities. They faithfully sold candy and pop at our football games and had a lot of fun doing it. They elected for their leaders Vuryl Klassen, president; Kay Fite, vice presi- dent; Ann Linn, secretary and Betty Denton, treasurer. Their advisors are Miss Coontz, Miss Henn and Mr. Olsen. LEFT to RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Betty Denton, Kay Fite, Mary Barker, Peggy Garner, Pat Barnes, Russell Clifton, Richard Denton, Donald Baechler. SECOND ROW: Keith Denton, Lee Ellsworth, Hilton Brown, Robert Funder- beurk, Gilbert Eckhoff, Gran Garner, Peter Paul Brouillette, Bob Barnes. BACK ROW: Janice Cromwell, Eliza- beth Borggren, Marie Bartholomew, Carol Dravo, Craig Bishir, Barbara Blanke, Elsie Cable, Annette Ellers, Margie Claussen. 26 FRONT ROW: Miss Henn, James Keller, Richard Laue, Micheal Hemphill, Robert Liberty, Rose Ann Jones. Betty Gilbert, Beverly Herman. SECOND ROW: Karen Metz Shirley Gilbert, Marcelia Justice, Charlotte Hausbeck, Ann Linn, Phyllis Hoppel. Helen Jarvis. Ellouise Kibbons, BACK ROW; Judy Kennedy, Thelma Johnson, Vuryl Klassen, Robert Hopper, Carl Krone, Kirsten Mazur, Sandra Kelson. FRESHMEN FRONT ROW: Mary Peterson. Marilyn Reising, Margaret Steele, Arlene Race. Dorothy O'Cull, Karen Parks, Arlene Trumble, Mr. Olson. SECOND ROW: Charles Wahl. Dick Tripp, Lawrence Turrell, Keith Wilson, Gary Thyfault, Perry Snapp, Wilbur Steele. Robert Mumm. BACK ROW: Donald Simpson, Eddie Workman, Martin Tetter, Lawrence Sanders. Ronald Peltier. James Sidnier, Eula Sanders. Virginia Metz. OUR SCHOOL SONC ill Ilnur We're loyal to you, Momence High; To Cherry and White, Momence High; We back you to stand, it's the best in the land, for we know you can stand Momence High. Rah-Rah So smash that blockade Momence High; Go crashing ahead, Momence High; Our team is our famed protector, on boys for we expect a victory from you, Momence High. Chi-he, Chi-ha, Chi-ha, ha, ha. Momence High School, Rah, Rah, Rah. THE BAND The Momence Concert Band is under the direction of Mr. L.H. Swanson. Some of the many activities they have participated in this year are as follows: a concert at the Kankakee County Fair, The Gladiolus Festival Parade, the Centennial Parade at Lowell, Indiana, the home football games and also the football game in Chebanse, and some of the basketball games. They also have given a Christmas Concert and a Spring Concert. Many members participated in the district and state solo and ensemble contest, and the band went to the district band contest. The Band Parents' Organization financed a Sunday afternoon program of the Suburban Veterans' Chorus and the band members helped by selling tickets. The band also sold candy during the Christmas season. With the money made from these projects they bought new horns. The members of the l952- 53 Momence Concert Band are as follows: FRONT ROW: Barbara Auld, Irene Bourk, Delores Marucci, Sissy Denton, SECOND ROW: Ralph Wheeler, Wilbur Steele, Wayne Ilium, Rober Heninger, Janet Reagan. Karen Metz, Paula Engelland, Inez Devlin, Bob Sherwood, Marleen Hibbs, Mr. Swanson, THIRD ROW: Helen Robinson, Margaret Steele, Jessie Marr, Alan Bourk, Jane Schilling, Ann Schilling, Kenneth Morrical, Bob Torp, Dianne Sherwood. Cathy Fieleke, Mary Marr, FOURTH ROW: Jimmy Hibbs, Jack Bass, Pete Brouillette, Dick Smedlund, Glenn Hess, Carol Sanstrom, Diane Klassen, Jackie Morse, Shirley Temple, Sandra West, BACK ROW: Norma Henerberg, Eddie Workman, William Munson, John Tremore, Herbert Thompson, Vyron Klassen. Don Forburger Vuryl Klassen, Marcelia Heninger, Barbara Bishir, Kenny Burton, Other members of the band that are not in the picture are: Judith Hess, Richard Kelson, and Charles Wilson. 29 PEP CLUB The Pep Club was re- organized this year. It has approximatly fifty-five members. The main pur- pose of the Pep Club is to get the students to really yell at the games. This year Momence had their first homecoming game. It was for this game the Pep Club made cards spelling out Yea Momence Beat Bradley which they flashed during the game. The main money-making project this year was sell- ing Momence beanies. The sponsor is Miss Dellenback. Officers are; Wilma Potzler. Pres., Jackie Marr, Vice- pres., Sandra Kelson, sec. -treas. MADKICAI CROUP VOCAL ENSEMBLE FRONT ROW: Eleanor Smith, Marilyn Reising, Rose Marie Siwek, Norma Henerberg, Sandra West, Ann Linn. LAST ROW: Harvey Johnston, Ken Robinson, Herb Thompson, Charles Thomp- son, Dave Hess, Bill Halpin, Richard Smedlund. The ensemble has been active in outside activities and has also sung at some school act- ivities. They have regular practices and are directed and accompanied by Miss Phyllis Foster. BOVS' QUARTET LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Halpin, Herb Thompson, Richard Smedlund, Harvey Johnston. The boy’s quartet has been active in school and out-of-school acitivities. They have sung before assembly programs, the Lions' Club, the American Legion, the Farmer-Merchant Banquet and numerous other groups. The quartet has put forth much effort in regularly scheduled practices to gain a notable reputation. They are accompanied and directed by Miss Phyllis Foster. 30 FRESHMAN CHORII!; MIXED CHORUS CIRIS' CHORUS The Cherry And White staff this past year was composed of a- pproximately 45 students. There were 8 grade school reporters and 25 high scliool reporters. The office practice class of 10 comprised the production staff. The only requirement for being on the staff is an interest in the school activities or in writing. Any member of the student body is welcome to join the staff if he is ready to accept the responsibilty of turning in articles once every 2 weeks. The faculty advisor for the first semester was Mrs. Poorbaugh, while for the second semester, the advisor was Mr. Farinella. The editor for this year was Velma Ohlfest. The editor for next year will be Betty Johnson. The Monesse Staff is composed of the entire Senior Class. The class elected students to the executive staff and Sharon Fieleke as the editor. Mr. Hanson is the Monesse sponsor. The entire staff has worked hard to make this book a success. We hope you enjoy it. Left to right the executive staff is as follows: Jim Campbell. Velma Ohlfest, David Jarvis. Sharon Fieleke. Janet Pearman. Carole Johnson, Marcelia Heninger, and Mr. Hanson, advisor. 32 npu sun LEFT to RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Marcelia Heninger, Carole John- son, Eleanor Smith, Sharon Fieleke, Velma Ohlfest. SECOND ROW: Harvey Johnston, David Jarvis, Mr. Chenoweth, Jim Campbell, Harry Sahlln. HONOR SOCIEIY STUDENI council LEFT to RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Charles Wilson, Mr. Chenoweth, Bonnie Gilbert, Kenny Robinson, Don Lambert, Clarence Graham. SECOND ROW: Elizabeth Borrgren, Clyde Bloomquist, Dick Tripp, Jack Morris, Bob Liberty, Donald Forburger, Carol Baker. LAST ROW: Diane Sher- wood, Vuryl Klassen, Jerry Usher, Mary Lou Denton. The National Thespian Society, troupe 1134. was chartered April 5, 1951 for the advancement of dramatics and has since then expanded and become an organization which has offered service to other clubs in the field of dramatics. Act well your part, for therein all honor lies. as did the thespians of troupe 1134 this year. Under the direction of Mr. Robert J. Phillips they presented three one-act plays, using the proceeds to purchase lighting equipment and a permanent public address system for the school auditorium. The officers this year were Pres.-Chas. Wilson, Vice-Pres.-Rose Marie Siwek, Sec. Jerry Usher. Treas. Velma Ohlfest. LIBRARY STAFF According to Dewey. is the by-word of this group of students. With their sponsor. Mr. Robert J. Phillips, they have attempted to correlate the facilities of the library for your specific benefit and pleasure. 34 The Momence Chapter of the Future Farmers of America chose as officers this year: president-Harvey Johnston, vice president-Melvin Kinny, secretary-Vernon Parks, treasurer Ronnie Hayhurst, reporter- Don Forburger, seminal-David Clifton. The chapter hasn't done too much as yet but are planning an active year. So far they have been making soil tests and have competed in the county Soil Judging Contest. In the coming year they plan to take a trip to Chicago, a delegation to the F.F.A. State Convention, and have a team compete in the F.F.A. Parliamentary Procedure Contest. Activities for the summer include county and state judging teams and entries in the Kankakee County Fair. The F.H.A. has a membership of 63 this year. They had a Halloween party in October, and a pre-school children's Christmas party in December. In February a party and an initiation for new members was held. The requirement for F.H.A. membership is one semester of Home Economics. Officers this year are as follows: Phyllis Ward-president, Jackie Marr-vice president, Carole Johnson-secretary-treasurer, Ann Linn-reporter, Thelma Johnson-parlimentarian, Mary Fieleke-projects chairman. Martha Wahl-recreation chairman. Miss Hennis the sponsor. V The Girls' Athletic Association this past year had approximately sixty-five paid members. We began our activities with the freshman initiation and continued with the Intramural Hockey Tourney, won by a group consisting mostly of freshman girls. We also traveled to Bloom High School for Play Day. During the months of December and January the girls enjoyed bowling. The team which came through in first place were The Pin Knockers and tied for second were the Blue-Grey Seven and Der Dago. The months of February and March were filled with swimming at the Y.M. C.A. in Kankakee and the annual Basketball Tourney. Our chief source of income was the selling of candy during noon hours. From this we enjoyed a Christmas Party and our annual Mother-Daughter Banquet held in May. Also some of this money was used to send two girls to Williams Bay, Wisconsin, site of the Northern G. A. A. Camp. The representatives last summer were Wilma Potzler and Margie Fite. Officers for 1952-1953 were Janet Pearman, president, Margie Fite, vice- president, and Norma Henerberg, secretary-treasurer. Miss Sally Dellenback was our faculty sponsor. BASKETBAL1 TEAM HOCKEY TEAM OUR COOKS AND CUSTODIANS FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Alma Eckhoff, Earl Clark, Edna Clark, BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Treva Watson Margaret Junker, Marie Robinson. AROUND THE CAMPUS THt Ho oRAftie H. H.S. HSt WOW.1 A a ice r Aiv nR. « 55 SwuTh WATCH rhf VIHIilf , 0 5 6m OuK flKL GrWCWtl V � T3 Oiup one.� The jH wxex‘ cnnru s nr y- curies Z re VNn • ?? t _ 4 IT'5 jurr k us 3U ST vs fairs THS GrtHL V. N. VUKKS noneconin’4 (ths TSHCHeio y) Hiiv’t sne SWEET THc S I rT t r vfsrTf uht ich vk z v nns B ah qucT mi) NEWS (OR '52 Grid News for '52 The 1952 Momence football team had both a new coach, Noel Burch, and a new offense, the Single Wing. The Redskins’ first hard luck hit in one of the first practices when Don Lambert separated a shoulder. Momence entered the Watseka game,their first, outweighted and underdogs. However, the Redskins were seconds from a victory when Watseka completed a pass for a touchdown. The extra point was good and the game ended 7 to 7. The next game for Momence was with Herscher, a team with a two-season winning streak. The Skins held the Tigers on the ground, but were beaten by an air attack. Skeeter Johnson intercepted two passes, one of which set up a Momence touchdown. The touchdown was made without two regulars in the backfield. Bill Halpin had been out since the Watseka game and Don Bowers went out with a chest injury in the third period. The game ended 19 to 7. Momence’s next game with St. Anne was fought on almost even terms until late in the game when St. Anne got their first score. A tie game was in the making when a St. Anne back crossed the goal line with 50 seconds left to play, to defeat Momence 12 to 6. Momence entered its next game against Crete, the 1951 Conference champions. Crete had a letterman in every position and were again favored for first place in the K. V.C. Momence fought an uphill battle all the way, losing 27 to 7. Bad luck was still hounding Momence, after an open date. Three regulars were missing in the lineup when the Bradley game rolled around. Jerry Billadeau and Chuck Wilson were missing with unjuries and Ron Brady was ineligible. Bradley rolled up a 20 to O lead the first half but that was about as far as they got. Momence came back in the second half to score 13 points to Bradley's 7. The final score was Bradley 27, Momence 13. When the total yards gained was added up, Bradley had gained a mere 25 more than Momence. The Redskins' next game was against St. Pat’s Irish who had just lost a conference game to Crete. The Redskins won the toss and elected to receive. Momence scored a quick seven points and St. Pats took over the ball and scored to tie the game. St. Pats scored again in the second quarter and twice in the third quarter while the Redskins failed to score. However, the table were turned in the third quarter with Momence getting 20 points to St. Pats' 7. The game ended 34 to 27 in a near upset. The next game played was against the Central Comets. The Comets pushed two touchdowns over in the first half for a 14 to 0 lead which still held at the end of the game, neither team scoring in the second half. Momence played its final game against the Gilman Owls. Lady Luck gave the Redskins another kick in the teeth the day of the Gilman game. Harv Johnston became ill and was unable to play and Skeeter Johnson reported that he couldn't play because of a brain concussion a week before. Before the end of the first quarter, Art Lauridson hurt his wrist and was taken from the game. Gene Dionne was also taken from the game in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury. Gilman won with the final score of the final game 20 to o. The football players are as follows: Verneal Bramer, Jim Barns, Bill Halpin, Ken Burton, Art Lauridsen, Gene Dionne, Bob Bleyle, Ray Glow, Greg Gelino, Donal West, Harvey Johnston, Charles Wilson, Donald Bowers, Kenneth Johnson, Kenneth Robinson, and Ronald Brady. OUTSTANDING PLATERS Robert Bleyle, Honorable Mention, all-conference team; Donald Bowers, Honorable Mention, all-conference team; Kenneth Robinson, 2nd team all-conference. Honorary Captain; Harvey Johnston, Most Valuable Player; Donald West, Honorable Mention, all-conference team. 41 JFdUT r A______bi at Coach today. The start at 7:30 o’ St. Anne 'Skins, 1 For 2nd TAN 8LOM jxThe game hasn’t been play ■fix Momence Coach Speed I t 8t. Patrick'� Ay afternoon hrou nd team jisity this spoilees rolled dove to the 34 and Glw 125 yards by rushing and 49 tin to the 31. Boggs, w nine passes fcr 93 y Rookie Momence Coach Wins1 Kiwanis Club Crying Towel I Boilermaker? % - - . —.. ...... . i Refer —H.rry Garrett. Joliet; x Art Sutton, Kempton; bead lintre riUa JU U, Cullom. • 4 «a! Kai I brought back ull ul plays, and run week big gains. • Mil find o dt the fs plays at 8 nl Field whai in a Kank game in the bill. In the feoph teams of m. U0k swl uy nd with suddenness. Tbajr were on their own 40 follow- ing a Bradley punt when Bower� Bfrijiasscd to Harvey Johnston at that radley 42. The gain was nullified, the next play when Bradley's eu broke through and chased vers all the way back to the Ma ? 37 where he nailed him so i Bowers drew the entire Brr on him on the i threw r ’f Denton. Je Loses Tackle � Aadma.............. H wl.t.h '• h0 a lAtoiiie oui....l Mfcoofered the day “diJ“ ml!l M ur!c« To� . .......... and Bradley pari ytis Kindred.............. i.’n the startfl PHONE 5-IOI9 mfiRVIN iTUaC KHcLmi BKRB 18 on 1 clou two-bedroa v ML - MM 7 ii were I I . Ivitl SjS Bradley Tops Momence, 27-13 Ties Crete FocLead In KV ConiereiG tandings r attempts. Momence sc ■a and fourth s beautiful ne would sc threw the bac the score j Kara� , me ails. of his Duplex at $10,750 fr _ .n . „ • LOCKTKD. four room. f s � nd b thke experienced t ent, especially In Wayne Lamle. Ron Marcotte 1 Marcotte wai has been tr this a Victory Elue « Last 40 Sec Toudidowfl at The team's regular center, CharlesROOM ,or ,,ntl llson, dislocated a shoulder am for woman or f r tuple of games ago and he ltkelvnd chnd- chUd c f Jfc?: Ill not only miss the it the tussle the follt til. Paul Denton, an, played his besS dlk ason against Cretan esent he Is tempori id will not be avr radley fracas. While these boys at be in uniform iere is a chance her cripples. Me river. Fullback Bill nple. relnjurcd ictice two nights ty not see action, ounds ol toughnesi I ience line, lias bol | i and an Injured t owers Is still recovc 1 Injury he receiv, her tilt. And Ken knee Injury. £ � m £2 i 57 -S3.F4- tSafcjJ ft Al%T ?t full b r . Iou «•tar. fu:t bam aattas- SHOW to QUj toebua awMiaw..............s- Ite.-tM. h .........4 . Comal............. «44S or M4tl ►mm-andpark [AND TOrr.KA AVR Bradley Played While Momencc cot '2§!t2r -w V -44—43-MP REALTOR avunriJo urns VARSITY IRISHMAN SOPKOMORT LEFT TO RIGHT: Eleanor Smith. Donna West. Mary Lou Denton, and Margie Fite. Donna and Eleanor are both seniors this year. Margie and Mary Lou are juniors. They bought material and make their red and white pleated cheering skirts. The Pep Club helped them pay for their out- fits; and they ran the refreshment stand at one game. If you ever came to school early one morning and saw four tired girls staggering up stairs, you can assume they were the cheerleaders! LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty Gilbert. Delores Murucci. Betty Denton, and Sandra Kelson. Delores is a sophomore and the others are all freshmen. The girls ordered their red and white basketball outfits from a atheletic company. To raise money for their outfits, they worked in an refreshment stand at several of the games. People might think the girls also played on the team. Sandra and Betty were hurt while cheering for the game. M CLUB The M club was started in 49 to develop in the members qualities of leadership, and to perform services for the benefit of the school. Members consist of all athletic letter winners. The new members are initiated in the spring. Following the initiation the club has a supper, and at that time officers are elected. This year's officers are as follows: President, Harvey Johnston, Vice president, Raymond Glow, Secretary, Bill Halpin, Treasurer. Kenneth Johnson. The sponsors are Coaches Speed Burch and William Poorbaugh. The club this year had been raising funds to buy a movie camera to take pictures of athletic events. The 1952-53 Momence High School cage five inherited the handicap that has stymied teams in the past, lack of height. A remarkable shooting percentage coupled with a balanced scoring attack enabled the Redskins to battle much taller foes on even terms. One of the highlights of the season was a 40-32 win over Central, one of the few defeats inflicted on the Comets this season. The 'Skins inability to maintain leads cost them several games throughout the season. In five different games, they built up half-time margins, only to see those leads disappear the second half. Coach Bill Poorbaugh's starting team included: Seniors. Ken Robinson, Ken Johnson, Don Bowers, and Don West. Juniors. Bill Halpin, Sonny Graham, and Dave Hess shared the fifth position. Other letter-winners were Juniors, Fred Borggren and Clyde Bloomquist. The four seniors served as co-captains. W Ken Robinson Ken Johnson Don Bowers BASKETBALL Dave Hess The little Redskins show great promise. They have what their predecessors lacked, height. Four of the starting five are over six feet tall. Coach Speed Burch's starting five was composed of Sophomores: Art Lauridson, Ronnie Davis, Satch Sanders, Tom Ross and Ken Burton. Clyde Bloomquest Bob Bleyle Clarence Graham FRONT ROW: Beverly Gilbert, Inez Devlin, Patricia Bramer, Sharon Eggen, Marie Denton, Mrs. Hess, SECOND ROW: David Dressier, Harvey Eckhoff, Cathy Fieleke, Christine Claussen, Mary Bradley, Anna Mae Davis, Joann Jurgenson, Ora Dean Denton THIRD ROW: Jeanenne Balthazor, Irene Bourk, Marie Carroll, Evelyn Betz, Shirley Cremer, Nelda Graf, Pauline Haffner, Alice Clark LAST ROW: Bill Hayden. Tom Kirk, John Denyes, Jim Faulkners, Charles Kingsley, Donald Hayhurst, Roger Bennett EIGHTH GRADE FRONT ROW: Wayne Raper, Ronald Love, Marilyn Thurman, Carol Shanholtz, Agnes Sutherland, Verna Toma, Mr. Whitten SECOND ROW: Robert Sherwood, Ronald Whitten, Robert Torp, Donald Wyant, Richard Welker, Dick West, Larry Snow, THIRD ROW: Kremell Williams, Janet Schwlegirt, Kathryn Lauridsen, Ann Schilling. Carol Love. Beverlee Schmidt, Myrtle Munyon. LAST ROW: Kenneth Morical, Ted Workman, Jack Newberry, John Tremore, Dale Newberry, David O'Cull, John Roberts 1st ROW (LEFT to RIGHT) Barbara Auld, Doakie Arvanettas, Ardys Brown, Paula Engelland, Kay Brouilette, Hope Davis, Patricia Eckhoff, Carol Barnes, Mrs. Anna Brown 2nd ROW (LEFT to RIGHT) Mardon Contois, Lloyd Bed- inger, Edward Carter, Gerold Connoway, Gaylord Eckhoff, John Cramer, Jack Axson, Frank Bradley, Lesslie Burton LAST ROW (LEFT to RIGHT) Charles Austin, Keith Fieleke, Myron Booi, John Barker, Kenneth Behrends, Allen Bourk, Virgie Brooke, John Bisher, Ralph Bruns SEVENTH CODE 1st ROW (LEFT to RIGHT) Kay Love, Delores Hop, Ellen Lind, Marlene Hibbs, Rosabelle Hopper, Larry Giasson, Robert Jarvis, Mrs. Mabel Munn 2nd ROW (LEFT to RIGHT) Edgar Henson, Buddy Heppi, Carolyn Howard, Hazel Gilbert, Mary Jackson, Judy Hess, Edward Henson, James High LAST ROW: Ray Leinen, Carl Haslett, Martha Deulin, Dianne Litoborski, Rosemary Hausbeck, Richard Gilbert, Dale Hess, Wayne Ilium 50 FRONT ROW: Ralph Wheeler, George Trumbell, Ronald Ownbey, Ronald Prairie, William McCarthy, Bill West, Brenda Peddycord, Mary Sahlin, Mr. Parker, 2nd ROW: Roger Tatro, Harry Nelson, Harry Turrell, Jack Lytle, David VanVleck, Stanley Ritter, Clark Metz, Robert Senior, Goldyn Walker. LAST ROW: Rosemary Sanders, Helen Roninson, Donna Line, Janice Lowman, Janice Potzler, Marilyn Ostrow, Rosalie Mills, Janet Reagan. FRONT ROW: Gordon Bramer, Ernest Giasson, Sue Case, Sara Carpenter, Geraldine Folkers, Ardis Jackson, Rose Kacsis, Mary Brouillette, Mrs. Gollier. 2nd ROW: Alan Henerberg, John Bloomquist, Gary Lowman, George Keller, Calvin Fieleke, James Griffin, Franklin Martin, Gerald Krone. 3rd ROW: Marianne Brouillette, Janet Ford, Sandra Keller, Valerie Chipman, Carolyn Carroll, Emma Brunes, Catherene Giasson, Bonnie Baker, Judith Astle. LAST ROW: Donald Graf, Raymond Armstrong, Roger Heninger, Harold Goesman, James Craig, Don Kirk, Gregory Ilium, Ernest Hart, Lee Bade. 51 SIXTH GRADE FRONT ROW: Dianne Voss, Roberta Workman, Judy Niedert, Sharon Slapak, Judy Tremore, Lynn Zielenga, Carol Whitten, Mrs. O'Connor. SECOND ROW: Eva Mead, Beverly Moore, Joy Wilson, Shirley Struple, Ellen Smith, Sandra Pope, Sharon Weakley, Sally Petro, Peggy Wahl. THIRD ROW: Donald Steele, Roger Sherwood, Richard Newberry, Donald O’Lena, George Mittens, Fred Weber, Robert Workman, Robert Toma, Judy Trudeau. LAST ROW: David Schweigert, Charles Steele, David Prairie, John Petro, Jesse Sanders, David Ross, Pari Raper, Glenn Overbeek. BASKETBALL HEAVYWEIGHTS S CHEERLEADERS FRONT ROW: Carol Love, Barbara Auld, Dokie Arvanetes, Irene Bourk, Marilyn Thurman SECOND ROW: Jimmy High, Eddie Carter, John Bisher, Jack Newberry, John Denyes LAST ROW: Coach Mickey Parker, David Dressier, Dan Kirk, Jim Folkers, Charles Kingsley, Tom Kirk, Donald Wyant, Coach Milton Whitten 52 LIGHTWEIGHTS FRONT ROW: Robert Sherwood, George Trumble, Alan Henerberg, George Mittens, Leslie Burton, Billy West, Roger Sherwood LAST ROW: Coach Mickey Parker, Ronald Ownby, Clark Metz, Carl Haslett, John Tremore, John Roberts, Alan Bourk, Roger Tatro, Coach Milton Whitten RED CEDAR LADIES Momence, Illinois Phone 221 COLLIN'S SUPERWAY STORE MIKE COLLINS, Prop. Shop Phone 29 Residence 216 Merchandise That Satisfies At Prices That Pleases. 100 E. Washington Momence, 111. JOSEPH R. BURNETT PLUMBING HEATING CONTRACTOR 123 N. Dixie Hwy. Momence, 111. PHONE 69-W Bob Carpenter STANDARD SERVICE STATION Atlas Tires and Tubes Complete Washing and Greasing 526 N. Dixie Hwy. Phone 423 DENTON'S NEWS STAND T. M. WEST SONS Best Wishes Feeds -F encing-Equipment to Class of 1953 A. H. DAVIS SONS E. J. REISING Groceries and Meats Compliments of Texaco Oil Products Reising Motor Co. Phone 117 Momence Get KIST For Refreshment ORANGE KIST BOTTLING CO. Compliments of ASHES' HARDWARE Sporting Goods-House Wares-Appliances Paints Established 1871 Stoves ROYAL BLUE STORE JOE OAKES BRILLIANT BRONZE Momence, Illinois Tires and Batteries Greasing and Washing Momence Phone 300 COTTON SHOE REPAIR Congratulations to the Class of '53 Wm. L. 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STUDEBAKER CARS TRUCKS ALLIS-CHALMERS FARM MACHINERY CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of EOSTIG'S DEPT. STORE CORN BELT IMPLEMENT COMPANY John Deere Farm Machinery- General Electric Appliances Funk Seeds J. H. Stam Momence, Illinois Congratulations to the class of '53 PLEASANT CORNER GROCERY Groceries - Meats - Vegetables Open till 8 every week-day evenings Sundays till 1 p. m. Phone - 492 W-4 CONGRATULATIONS W. W. THERIEN CHEVROLET GARAGE The only newspaper in the world that is primarly interested in Momence is your PROGRESS REPORTER Job printing Publishers Congratulations to Class of '53 JENSENS DRUG STORE C. S. Hall, Prop. “Your Rexall Store Lots of Luck To The Class of '53 ED MURRY’S TEXACO SERVICE CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK from CHARLIE SPIETH’S SUPER MARKET AND DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT Corner of Sixth Ash St., Momence WHITE FRONT STORE MEN BOYS WEAR Momence, Illinois Phone 174 Phone 88 Momence, Illinois 291 E. Washington Street STANLEY’S FARM STORE Feed - Poultry - Hardware - Farm Supplies - Appliances - 508-J Momence, 111. River St. and Dixie Highway CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '53 COMPLIMENTS WM. C. HIISFILDT Plumbing and Heating VIC'S BODY SHOP Body fender repairs painting You Wreck ’Em We Fix ’Em USHER'S SERVICE STATION MOBILE GAS Tires -------- Batteries T owing Real Estate Farm Loans INSURANCE: ALL KINDS WRITTEN LEO F. COSTIGAN 119 North Dixie Highway Momence, Illinois Office 377 Phones Residence 720