Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1954 volume:

We, the class of 1954, do dedicate this Monesse to the memory of Dr. Charles Ruch, who gave so generously of his time, service, and interest. He was truly representative of the medical pro- fession whose services over the years have contributed greatly to our school and community. 2 School Board T. H. Bartholomew; President, Theodore M. Johnson, Robert McVickar, Arnold Sherwood, Edmund Soucie, Harold Beier, Fey Orr, Mary Tatge, and Secretary, Irene Hardy. This page was sponsored by THYFAULT'S WALLPAPER AND PAINT STORE. 4 THf POllTlCAl P� � I«S EDVCARD HANSON A C LEE HENN WILLIAM POORBAUGH udjAyuf (i+ j «4yr This page was sponsored by W. W. THERIEN, CHEVROLET DEALER. 5 ULlJ lYLLlS'JENSEN WARREN B. LISTER CORINNE SABATELLO J. WAYNE STORMS MAXINE STORMS sponsored by THE MOMENCE PROGRESS REPORTER. PAUL W. TOMASELLO i ■ ELIZABETH WIEGMAN 6 Seniors Thirty-eight students make up the Senior class of 1954. Although this is by far the smallest number of students in any of the four classes, any senior can tell you that their class has accomplsiehd a good deal. One of the first acts of the class was to determine a senior administration to lead all thirty-eight through the final year in school. The honor fell upon four boys. Gene Dionne became president; Ronnie Hayhurst, the vice-president; Jerry Usher, the secretary; and Dave Hess, the treasurer. One of the fall duties of the class was to present the annual homecoming. This year they tried to make it a bigger and better spectacle by urging each of the four classes to enter a float in an afternoon parade and in a halftime cele- bration. This, together with a post-game dance, made the year's football homecoming one to remember. Creditfor the success of the seniors can be extended to their sponsors who led them through four years of school. This year's sponsors were: Mrs. Griest, Mr. Burch, Mr. Poorbaugh, and Mr. Tomasello. CHARLENE AUSTIN Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Thespian Society 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. PRISCILLA BALTHAZOR Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Library Staff 1,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. Charlene Austin Priscilla Balthazor This page was sponsored by the I.G.A. SUPER MARKET. 8 JIM BARNES M. Club 4; Football 3,4; Track 3,4. ANTHONY BELLUSC1 Class Tres. 1; National Honor Society 4, Sec; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 2,3,4; St. Anne 1; Student Council 4; Monesse Staff 4; F.F.A. 1; M. Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1.2,3.4; Track 1,2,3,4. FRED BORGGREN Class Sec. 1; Monesse Staff 4; Band 1,2,3; Chorus 3,4; Vocal Ensemble 3,4; Thespian Society 2,3,4; M. Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4. Jim Barnes Anthony Bellusci Bob Bleyle Fred Borggren RACHEL BRADLEY Monesse Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1.2,3,4. ALICE CLAUSSEN Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. This page was sponsored by WM. COTTON REBHOLZ, Shoe Repair. 9 r MARY LOU DENTON Class Pres. 3;Student Council 2,3, Vice-Pres. 2; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 3,4; Chor- us 1,3,4; Thespian Society 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Cheerleader 3,4. GENE DIONNE Class Vice-Pres. 2; Class Pres. 4; Monesse Staff 4; M. Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3.4. Mary Lou Denton Gene Dionne Margie Fite Raymond Glow MARGIE FITE Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Thespian Society 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4. RAYMOND GLOW Class Sec. 1; Class Pres. 2; Student Council 2; Monesse Staff 4;M. Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2. CLARENCE GRAHAM Class Pres. 1; Student Council 3, Treas.; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 3; Thespian So- ciety 3,4, Sec. 4; M. Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 4; Track 1,2,3,4. BILL HALLWAS Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 4. BILL HALPIN Class Vice-Pres. 1; Student Council 1,4, Pres. 4; Monesse Staff 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Vocal Ensemble 2,3,4; M. Club 1.2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3. RONALD HAYHURST Class Vice-Pres. 4; Monesse Staff 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Vocal Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Thespian Society 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Basketball 4; Track 4. NORMA HENERBERG National Honor Society 4, Treas.; Monesse Staff 4, Editor; Cherry White Staff 1,2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal Ensemble 1,3,4; Thespian Society 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Sec.-Treas. 3; Library Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. DAVID HESS Class Treas. 4; Monesse Staff 4, Asst. Editor; Cherry White Staff 2,3,4; Band 1,4; Chorus 3,4; Vocal Ensemble 3,4; M. Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Track 1,2,4. Bill Halpin Ronald Hayhurst Norma Henerberg David Hess JIM HIBBS Monesse Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Library Staff 3; M. Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1; Sports Manager 2. BETTY JOHNSON Class Treas. 3; Student Council 2; National Honor Society 4, Vice-Pres.; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 3,4, Editor 4;Chorus 1,2,3,4;G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff 4; Pep Club 2. This page was sponsored by Jim Hibbs MUNYON HIBBS GRAIN COMPANY 11 Lois Larson Fred Laue Shirley LeCuyer Jessie Marr CRAIG KENNEDY Monesse Staff 4. BERNICE KINGSLEY Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A.1,4; G.A.A. 1,2.3.4; Pep Club 1, 2.3. LOIS LARSON Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 4; Band 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. FRED LAUE Monesse Staff 4; Thespian Society 4; Football 4; Basketball 2. £ SHIRLEY LECUYER 1 Lindbloom 1; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 3.4; Chorus 2,3; Thespian Society 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3. JESSIE MARR Monesse Staff 4;Cherry White Staff 3;Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,4. This page was sponsored by D. B. SHANHOLTZ of the Ben Franklin Store. 12 GUY MORTIMER Chicago 1,2,3; Student Council 3; Monesse Staff 4; M. Club 2; Football 2,4; Baseball 4. MARTIN SANDERS Monesse Staff 4; M. Club 2,3,4; Football 2. Guy Mortimer Martin Sanders CAROL SANSTROM National Honor Society 4, Sec; Monesse Staff 4, Bus. Mgr; Cherry White Staff 3,4; Band 1,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal Ensemble 1; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff 4; Pep Club 1. JANE SCHILLING vational Honor Society 4, Tres; Monesse Staff 4; terry White Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; iespian Society 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Sec.Tres. Pres. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Library Staff 2,4. EARL SCHOEFFNER Monesse Staff 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Tres. 4. MARGARET SIMPSON National Honor Society 4, Pres; Monesse Staff 4, Asst. Ed;Cherry White Staff 3,4;ChoNis 1,2,3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Homecoming Queen 4. ) ♦ V5k N! •j 5 ■Ki i This page'was sponsored by LEO F. COSTIGAN 4, y n O J Margaret Simpson Clayton Studer ROSE MARIE SIWEK Class Vice-Pres. 3; Student Council 1; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal Ensemble 3,4; Thespian Society 2,3,4; Vice-Pres. 3, Treas. 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. CLAYTON STUDER .7.7; HERBERT THOMPSON National Honor Society Staff 4, Pres.; Monesse Staff 4, Asst. Business Mgr.; Cherry White Staff 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Vocal Ensemble 2, 3,4; M. Club 2,3,4; Football Mgr. 2. JERRY USHER Class Sec. 4; Student Council 3; Monesse Staff 4, Advertising Mgr.; Cherry White Staff 2,4; Thespian Society 2,3,4; Library Staff 2; M. Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Track 1. Jerry Usher MARGIE WARDINSKI National Honor Society 4; Monesse Staff 4; Cherry White Staff 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal Ensemble 2,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1.2,3,4; Library Staff 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3. DON ZEILENGA Class Sec. 3; Student Council 1,2,4, Vice-Pres. 4; Monesse Staff 4; Thespian Society 2,3,4; M. Club 3,4; Basketball 2; Track 2,3,4. Don Zeilenga This page was sponsored by USHER'S SERVICE STATION. 14 Prophecy Sunday is my favorite day for watching television. I had an especially interesting time yesterday. I turn- ed on the Amateur Hour first and saw SHIRLEY LE- CUYER, a talented young soprano. She wasn't bad at all. Contestant Number Two was JESSIE MARR, an acrobat. That was enough of the program. I switched to Channel 4 and saw DON ZEILENGA, emcee of Zoo Parade. Wild BILL HALLWAS is the nejct program I watched. I love cowboys so after lunch I tuned in on Cisco SANDERS. While I was glancing througlCtj e T. V. Forecast, my wife told me that CAROL SANSTROM and JANE SCHILLING were on Strike It Rich last night trying to earn money for their orphanage. My wife never misses that program although Groucho GLOW is her favorite. We decided to watch Super Circus since my son would hear of nothing else. The first act wasn't bad, a trapeze duo, MARY LOU DENTON and CLYDE BLOOMQUIST. The girl held three men in midair by her teeth while hanging by her toes. Next a weightlifter, HERB THOMPSON thrilled the audience. The next two acts, a woman swordswallower, MARGIE FITE, and a contortionist, MARGIE WARDINSKI, were too much for me. I turned off the set and took a nap. My kids woke me with their complaining that there wasn't anything on TV that they like, not on Sunday afternoon anyway. When I asked what they do like, they named Howdy Doody with RONNIE HAYHURST as emcee, JIM BARNES as Superman, and Uncle TONY BELLUSCI in Noontime Comics. Five-year-old Debbie loves RACHEL BRADLEY'S Ding Dong School while Bill Jr. likes wrestling. He told me about the fight between LOIS Strangler LARSON and BERNICE, the Battler, KINGSLEY who are the biggest enemies in ladies' wrestling. Both kids like the I Love Rosie Show starring FRED and ROSE MARIE LAUE. Another favorite is Mr. Peepers starring EARL SCHOEFFNER. After supper one of my regulars is the Ed Sullivan Show. JIM HIBBS, the man with a smile, is substituting for Ed. He had two won- derful ballet dancers in CRAIG KENNEDY and CHARLENE AUSTIN. Jim interveiwed BOB BLEYLE, coach of the first girls' professional football team. Also on the program was the world's greatest harpist, NORMA HENERBERG. Later all programs were blacked out for a speech by our President, PRISCILLA BALTHAZOR. Quite a speaker, our first lady president! at 9:30 I tuned in What's My Line. CLAR- ENCE GRAHAM, a hairdresser, was the first contestant followed by BETTY JOHNSON, a tugboat operator. The mystery guest was ALICE CLAUSSEN better known as My Friend Irma. The last contestant was GUY MORTIMER, a grave digger. At 10:00 came the nightly feature at our house, JERRY USHER, the weatherman. A movie was next up, The Love Affairs of Margaret starring FRED BORGGREN and DAVE HESS, both of whom fought for the love of MARGARET SIMPSON. Have to hit the hay now, my wife said, so I can get up and watch CLAYTON STUDER in the A to Z of Cookery and GENE DIONNE, the Reduce-to-Music Man. So ends a Sunday at the HALPIN residence. This page is sponsored by THE MOMENCE THEATRE. Juniors This year's Junior Class has about seventy-two stu- dents. Class officers include; Ronnie Davis, President; Artie Gelino, Vice-President; and Carol Baker, Sec- retary-treasurer. The Junior s have charge of the big school dance s, which is the policy every year, so that they are able to enlarge the class treasury for their Senior year. This year they sponsored an Armistice Day Dance, a Christmas Dance , a Valentine's Dance and the Prom. Class sponsors are Miss Brown, Mr. Hanson, and Mr. Fahs- Miss Brown’s Advisory Group This page was sponsored by THE WHITE FRONT STORE. 16 Mr. Fahsbender’s Advisory Group Mr. Hanson’s Advisory Group This page was sponsored by ORANGE KIST BOTTLING CO. 17 Sophomores You can't go pushing those sophomores around; They learned much as 'freshies and in knowledge abound. When they came to school on the first day, It was decided to get right underway. They figured if they were to get much done, Of presidents they should have about one, And this, somebody whom all adored, A handsome young man named Hilton Ward. To electing vice-presidents, they were prone, So they put in a fellow called Carl Krone. They thought someone should keep notes too. So in order that they might be taboo, Secretary Pat Barnes kept history While Gary Thyfault watched the treasury. In order to gain both money and fame, They sold programs at each home football game. In magazine selling, they gave of their best, And turned in more money than all the rest. So its ever forward for the sophomores here, As they anticipate a great junior year. Miss Coontz’ Advisory Group This page was sponsored by DEARDURFF'S GARAGE. 18 Miss Henn’s Advisory Group Mr. Lister’s Advisory Group This page was sponsored by the WESTERN AUTO STORE. 19 Freshmen Mr. Patton's Advisory Group The wide-eyed freshmen appeared the first day And for a short time got in everyone's way, But soon we knew our way around. And no longer could be in the wrong class found. Our president has been young Pat Horn, Who all our troubles and trials has borne, John Tremore has been our v. p., And a capable young man he's proven to be. While Sharon Eggen, in work a believer, Was both secretary and money keeper, Janet Schwiegert has been our reporter And for her work, we must compliment her. We kept our treasury filled to the top. By selling, at football games, hot dogs and pop, We rendered a noble service true, When we cleaned up the field after football games, too. We've undergone our injustices now. And next year as sophomores, we'll show 'em all how. Mr. Patton’s Advisory Group This page was sponsored by LUSTIG’S DEPARTMENT STORE 20 Mr. Storm’s Advisory Group Miss Wiegman’s Advisory Group This page was sponsored by MOMENCE HARDWARE STORE. 21 Wills I, Charlene Austin, will my sense of humor to Janet Ruther. I, Priscilla Balthazor, will my messy locker to my sister, Jeanenne, in hopes that she can keep it cleaner than 1 ever could. I, James Barnes, will all of my abilities to play football to my brother, Bob. I, Anthony Bellusci, will my liking and understanding of Adali Stevenson to all Repub- licans and dubious Democrats. I, Bob Bleyle, will my interests in sports to the freshmen. I, Fred Borggren, will all my girlfriends to Ronnie Dressier, who likes a variety. I, Rachel Bradley, will my hockey wallop to Iris Sargent. I, Alice Claussen, will a car to Pat Cote sp she can get to Grant. I, Mary Lou Denton, will my book, The Personality of Boys , to Betty Gilbert in hopes that she will understand them better than I ever have. I, Gene Dionne, will my football equipment to Joe Peterson in hopes that he can use it next year. I, Margie Fite, will my cheerleading ability to a lucky underclassman, hoping she will have the fun I've had during my four years of high school cheering. I, Ray Glow, will my ability to be so conceited about nothing to Roger Bennett. I, Clarence Graham, will my shyness to Roger Bennett. I, Bill Hallwas, will my driving abilities to Hilton Ward. I, Bill Halpin, will my distinctive creative ability for writing prophecies to the future seniors. I, Ronnie Hayhurst, will all the fun I've had in my senior year to Eldon Bryan. I, Norma Henerberg, will my ability to play cymbals to Dianne Sherwood in case she gets tired.of the French horn. 1, Dave Hess, will all my lifetime savings to Don Prairie so he can pay me his betting debts. I, Jim Hibbs, will my left tennis shoe to whoever has it. I, Betty Johnson, will my grey hair and nerve tonic to the next editor of the Cherry White. 1, Craig Kennedy, will my height to Dick Demack. I, Bernice Kingsley, will my ability to drive and my brother to Helen Jarvis. I, Lois Larson, will my ability to drive and my locker to Bob LaFond. I, Fred Laue, will my football equipment to the frosh-soph team. They usually had it anyway. I, Shirley LeCuyer, will my ability to go out with boys who are short and drive Fords to Suzie Metz. I, Jessie Marr, will my ability to talk to Barbara Auld in band to Diane Klassen. I. Guy Mortimer, will to Charles Bennett whatever 1 have that is worth giving, feeling safe in the knowledge that Chuck will take anything as long as its free. 1, Martin Sanders, will to John Bleyle my Ford so he can take out some of his many girl friends. I, Carol Sanstrom, will my attitude toward the drum section to Diane Klassen in hopes that next year she can at least act interested. I, Jane Schilling, will one slightly used locker without a lock to any freshman who has trouble remembering combinations. I, Earl Schoeffner, will my ability to raise corn in section 10 to the future agriculture classes. I, Margaret Simpson, willfully will my will to Sissy Denton very willingly. I, Rose Marie Siwek, will my gym clothes to Mary Peterson as she wears them all the time anyway. I, Clayton Studer, will my agriculture abilities to John Denyes. I, Herbert Thompson, will my yellow and black plaid hat to anyone who wants to create a sensation. I, Jerry Usher, will my ability to stay away from girls to Jerry Williams. I, Margie Wardinski, will my ability to smile to Evelyn Bryan. I, Don Zeilenga, will my ability to get speeding tickets to Gene Hess. 22 ACTIVITIES Monesse Staff The annual staff this year was led by Norma Hener- berg, editor-in-chief; associate editors, Margaret Simp- son and Dave Hess; business manager, Carol Sanstrom; as sistant busine ss manager, Herbert Thompson; and ad- vertising manager, Jerry Usher. The rest of the Senior Class, in the form of committees, have helped the staff. The advisor for this year was Mr. Hanson. Cherry White Staff Through hard work the Cherry White Staff have put out the school paper. The editor Betty Johnson, and Mr. Storms have endeavored to put out a better paper each time. This page was sponsored by E. J. REISING GARAGE. 24 Lettermen The Lettermen were led by Gene Dionne, the presi- dent; Ray Glow, vice president; John Blyle, treasurer; and Don Zeilenga, secretary. This year they sponsored a basketball game between the businessmen and the fac- ulty, and had their annual barbecue in the spring. G.A.A. The G.A.A.1 s activities are made up of various sports as hockey, basketball, baseball, swimming, volleyball, and bowling. The officers are: president, Mary Lou Denton; vice president, Alice Claussen; and secretary- treasurer, Betty Jane Denton. The sponsor is Mrs. Storms. This page was sponsored by THE STYLE SHOP. 25 Vocal Music Department Ii t‘ l Choir Girls’ Chorus This page was sponsored by PETERSON'S GROCERY STORE. 26 Boys’ Ensemble This year's choruses presented two successful concerts, a Christmas Ves- pers and a Spring Concert. All members of choruses are eligible to join the Glee Club whose officers for the year are: Bill Halpin, President; Pat Cote, Vice-President; Ann Linn, Secretary; and Betty Gilbert, Treasurer. Two delegates from each chorus makeup an Advisory Counsel for the group whose job is to settle all problems. This year a definite system for awards was set up. Mrs. Jensen is sponsor of the group. Three ensembles met regularly during the year. They are the mixed en- semble, the boys' ensemble, and the girls' ensemble. Carol Sanstrom has been the piano accompanist for all groups this year. She is pictured with the mixed ensemble. Girls’ Ensemble Mixed Ensemble This page was sponsored by THE YELLOW FRONT STORE. National Honor Society Members of the National Honor Society are Herbert Thompson, Anthony Bellucci, Norma Henerberg, Carol Sanstrom, Betty Johnson, Margaret Simp- son, Margie Wardynski, and Jane Schilling. Each month a dinner meeting was held at the home of one of the members at which Mr. Chenoweth presided as advisor. The National Honor Society was responsible for scholarship awards which are given at the end of the school year. Student Council The Student Council this year sponsored the magazine sales and noon hour r ec reation prog ram. With the funds made from the sales they planned and paid for the school assemblies. The Student Council is headed by Bill Halpin, pres- ident; Bob Blyle, vice president; Delores Marucci, secretary, and Dianne Sherwood, treasurer. This page was sponsored by CORNBELT IMPLEMENT CO. 28 Library Staff The Library duties have been taken over this year by eighteen students. The head librarian is Miss Coontz. Thespians The officers of the Thespians are president, Mary Lou Denton; vice presi- dent, Norma Henerberg; secretary, Clarence Graham, and treasurer, Rose Marie Siwek. The Thespians are planning a few plays, under the leadership of Mr. Tomasello. This page was sponsored by MURRY'S SERVICE STATION. 29 Band The band, this year, has presented half-time entertainment to many spectators at the ball games. They have also given a Christmas and a concert. The members are listed. Clarinets Saxophones Basses Norma Henerberg Don Forburger Gene Hess Carol Sanstrom Kenny Burton Pete Brouillette Richard Smedlund Marlene Hibbs Helen Robinson Shirley Temple Pavla England Ann Schilling Margaret Steele Vuryl Klassen Flutes Horns Trombones Kathy Fieleke Dianne Sherwood John Tremore Judy Hess Barbara Bisher Jack Bass Janet Reagan Jane Schilling Karen Metz This page was sponsored by JENSEN'S DRUG STORE. 30 Cornets and Trumpets Vyron Klassen Herb Thompson Jim Hibbs Dave Hess Jack Morse Karen Wright Robert Torp Bob Sherwood Wilbur Steele Ed Workman Alan Bourk Kenneth Morrical Baritones Percussion Delores Marucci Wayne Ilium Diane Klassen Kathy Wright Twirlers Irene Bourk Inez Devlin Roger Heninger Delores Marucci Irene Bourk Barbara Auld Marie Denton Director Mr. Swanson This page was sponsored by ASTLE'S HARDWARE. 31 F.H.A. President, Jane Schilling; vice president, Phyllis Hoppel; secretary-treasurer, Pat Cote; and re- porter, Virginia Metz. The F.H.A. gave a Christmas party for children of pre-school age and also sent a package to Korea as their projects. F.F.A. The officers for this year are; president, Ron- ald Hayhurst; vice president, Donald Johnson; sec- retary, Donald Forburger; and treasurer, Earl Schoeffner. The two outstanding projects were building cupboards for the Agriculture Department and attending the International Livestock Expedition. This page was sponsored by THE STANLEY FARM STORE. 32 ——— -ids. Jir ’though aerence, scKling w pwith all th('_ kler, Jim f, nan spot. LAUE. aited unti ly develop d. Uses ,o “smack :g GEl Is. A l M n, Gref With bis lad ___ ‘ore the end of this season. JOHN BLEYT John (Bobv sity pla end, bu determ best wfc, his eyi BLEYLE, Senior, guard, 5’9”, 140 ounds. Bob earned a letter 1 , 'tear as a mior afte -— 3 rring here and ef ___jam, bo «jgjles the gu i ad 5 a de ittle to his offe quarte .ng bio best | pf a rl ball le ay ruggi |linem fcnsei the lightest tj les once agaurt? ETT. TFiuck moved this year a ad. This lad lay. Plays rience at tha re naimack. position. ART GELIN' pounds. A litt ing into a fine as a passer. F men. Art is before the ve VYRO rst year yron ha' JACK EW pounds. Jack everyday. If beat a regular; more that des asset any bo athletics. ,fback, 5’6” is deveh ’Mg lii ‘ . irtc m 1953 Football Team Momence's Redskins failed to win more than two games this year , but hard luck prevailed throughout most of the season due to injuries. The highlight of the season was a 14-6 triumph over a previously undefeated Herscher football team, who had gathered a large string of consecutive victories before the Skins caught up with them. Actually, Momence's record of two victories, one tie , and six defeats does - n't te 11 the real team story. In the majority of the losses , Momence was in the thick of the fight and was seldom out-classed by a large margin. The numerous close scores indicate this. Coach Burch once again employed a single wing offense. Among those who helped make this offense function, were seven seniors. These seven include Ray Glow, who was the team signalcaller; Bill Halpin, who was perhaps the most versatile of the backs; Jim Barnes, the top groundgainer; Bob Bleyle, who was one of the top linemen in the conference along with another senior, Gene Dionne. Fred Laue showed well at end despite his going out for football for the first time this year. Guy Mortimer also joined the squad in time to lend some valuable help before the season ended. This year's frosh-soph team displayed a great deal of talent. In the future, the boys on this team should provide Momence with some interesting football. Coach Poorbaugh directed them. The most valuable player for the year 1953 was Ray Glow. Ray was the team quarterback and masterminded the team's manuevers. He has been a varsity player for three years. Jim Barnes, who was elected team captain, was named to the all-conference team. His slippery style of running and ex- pertness on defense gained him his honor. Bob Bleyle is one transfer that Mo- mence won't forget; he has made the second all-conference team for two years. This page was sponsored by B. L. TABLER SON. 36 1953 Momence Varsity Basketball Team The Redskins found the going pretty rough during the 1 953-54 season. Coach Poorbaugh's outfit lacked height which is definitely a disadvantage in this day of modern basketball. Momence1 s team probably journeyed further for one contest than any other team in the school's history, when they met Georgetown which is located al- most one hundred miles from Momence. The Skins other activities not involving conference standing were the Grant Park Holiday Tournament, Kankakee Valley Conference Tournament, and, of course the Regional. This year's team consisted of Bill Halpin at guard who teamed atthatposi- tionwith either Joe Peterson or Bob Liberty. Dave Hess and Ronnie Davie teamed at the forward spots with Davis occasionally alternating with Fred Borg- gren who played the pivot. Also on hand for plenty of duty was Bob Bleyle who proved to be a good troubleshooter. Halpin, Hess, Borggren, and Bleyle are seniors; Davis and Peterson are juniors, while Liberty is a sophomore. This page was sponsored by W. C. HUSFELDT, PLUMBING HEATING. 37 Bill Halpin Dave Hess Ronnie Davis Bob Liberty Joe Peterson Fred Borggren This page was sponsored by FRANK JOHNSON. 38 1953 Freshman-Sophomore Team Coach Burch directed the Momence frosh-soph team, which proved to be successful on several occasions. The future varsity team consisted of sev- eral boys who are expected to turn in fine performances in the future, A- mong these are Bob Liberty, Roger Bennett, Gib Eckhoff, Vuryl Klassen, Chuck Grady, and Dick Tripp. This page was sponsored by ORR BOWERS, GRAIN DEALERS. 39 Varsity Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT; Delores Maxucci, Dianne Sherwood, Mary Lou Denton, and Margie Fite. Freshman-Sophomore Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT; Betty Gilbert, Marilyn Thurman, Betty Jane Denton, and Kay Fite. This page was sponsored by THE METZ MANUFACTURING COMPANY. 40 CAMPUS Homecoming Queen Margaret Simpson, elected from the senior class, reigned as queen over the homecoming festivities. Homecoming Attendants Elected from the various classes to serve as attendants to the queen are: Margaret Konopacke, junior; Chris- tine Claussen, freshman; Sandra Kelson, sophomore; and Mary Lou Denton, senior. Delores Marucci, drum major of the band, entertained the crowd at the homecoming football game with an exhibition of lighted baton twirl- ing. This page was sponsored by the ROYAL BLUE STORE. 42 Freshman Entry This page was sponsored by the MACKIN VENETIAN BLIND COMPANY. 43 Our Cooks and Custodian LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Paul Watson, Mrs. Alfred Junker, Mrs. Clarence Dobbe, Mrs. Walter Eckhoff, Earl Clark, and Mrs. Earl Clark. A well-known accordionist in this school and community is Anthony Bellusci. This page was sponsored by CASE-MURRAY MOTOR SALES. 44 This page was sponsored by C. E. KESSELRING, JOSTEN REPRESENTATIVE. 45 This page was sponsored by LEN JIM'S SAVOY COFFEE SHOP. 46 W' r JUNIOR k ' wk R. P. FELTON ANNE L. BROWN Junior High Faculty ESTHER E. GOLLIHER GERALD J. HASBARGEN KATHLEEN HESS HELEN E. MITCHELL MABEL B. MUNN MARIE J. O'CONNOR This page was sponsored by CLYDE SAPP'S GROCERY. 48 Junior High Band Clarinets - George Mittens, Ronald Futcher, Buddy Torp, Eva Dorn, George Keller, Judy Race, Lois Diehl, Ronald Yater, Joyce Womack, Carol Jones, Patricia Line, Clara Raper, Beverly Schweigert. Flutes - Charles Griffin, Sharon Weakly, Joann Kinney. Saxophones - Bob Bukowski, Judy Tremore, Sue Case, Diane Litaborski, William Duguay, Billy McCarty. Cornets - Leslie Burton, David Schweigert, Robert Workman, Gale Behrens, Roberta Workman, Billy Shanholtz, Jerry Brooks, Donald O'Lena, Franklin Martens, Robert Senior, Orinn Kinney, Penny Ruge, Jamie Axom, Ronald Ownsbey, Robert Martin, Fred Sidner. Billy Morse. Trombones - Clyde Hansen, Ronald Prairie, Keith Sharkey, Donald Steele. Baritones - Roger Heninger, Alan Henerberg. Horns - Mary Brouillette, Peter Engeland. Bass - Lee Bade Drummers - Mary Sahlin, Charles Steele, Terry Hibbs. Twirlers - Fred Weber, Sharon Morse, Judy Troudeau. Director - Mr. Swanson This page was sponsored by the MOMENCE RADIO APPLIANCE STORE. 49 Eighth Grade Grade eight has been working as one group in three units. They have combined talents and participated in dances, parties, and have worked on many state and local creative contests. A few of these contests were the Kankakee Historical Society, Federation of Women's Clubs, Illinois State History Magazines and art and poster contests. Eighth grade students this year are; 8A, Barbara Auld, John Barker, Kenneth Behrends, MyronBooi, Alan Bourk, Kay Brouillette, Leslie Burton, Mardon Contois, Keith Fieleke, Larry Giasson, Carl Haslett, Edward Henson, Wayne Ilium, Orrin Kinney, Diane Litaborski, Janice Lowman, Clark Metz, Alonzo Palmer, Shirley Pine, Wayne Prairie, Janet Reagan, Judith Roberts, Mary Sahlin, Roger Tatro, David VanVleck, Ronald Whitten, and Virginia Thomas; 8B, Charles Austin, Carol Barnes, John Bishir, Frank Bradley, Ardys Brown, Edgar Carter, John Cremer, Martha Devlin, Patricia Eckhoff, Hazel Gilbert, George Heppe, Marlene Hibbs, Rosabelle Hopper, Mary Jackson, Robert Jarvis, Raymond Leinen, Kay Love, Jack Lytle, Rosalie Mills, Marilyn Ostrow, Brenda Peddycord, Janice Potzler, Stanley Ritter, RoseMary Sanders, Iris Sargent, Paul Taylor, George Trumble, and Golden Walker; 8C, Jack Axsom, Lloyd Bedinger, Virgil Brooke, Hope Davis, Paula Engelland, Daniel Garner, Richard Gilbert, Rose- mary Hausbeck, Edgar Henson, Dale Hess, Judith Hess, Jimmie High, Carolyn Howard, Ellen Lind, Donna Line, Shirley Long, William McCarty, Leslie Morse, Ronald Ownbey, Ronald Prairie, Helen Robinson, Robert Senior, Kenneth Skaggs, Harry Turrell, Kenneth West, Ralph Wheeler, Dolores Hop. 8A Mr. Hasbargen’s Room This page was sponsored by CONRAD'S BAKERY 50 8B Mrs. Hess’ Room 8C Mrs. Munn’s Room This page is sponsored by JOSEPH R. BURNETT. 51 Seventh Grade The seventh grade this year has maintained homeroom periods monthly in which educational and recreational activities were planned. Room decorating and parties of many natures were experienced by this grade. Seventh grade students this year are: 7A, Raymond Armstrong. Lee Bade. John Bloomquist, Marianne Brouillette, Robert Bukowski, Sara Carpenter. Sue Case. Earnest Giasson, Calvin Fieleke, Ronald Futcher, Donald Graf, Ernest Hart. Roger Heninger, Ardis Jackson, Sandra Keller. Ronald Kingston. Rose Kocsis, Caroline Lawson, Gary Lowman, Treva Maynor, George Mittons, Sharon Morse. Judy Niedert, Glenn Overbeek, Sally Petro, David Prairie, Florence Ren- dant. Jesse Sanders. Roger Sherwood. Ellen Smith. Donald Steele. Bobby Toma. Judy Trudeau. Peggy Wahl, Freddy Weber, Joy Wilson and Roberta Workman; 7B, Judith Astle, Bonnie Baker, Gordon Bramer, Mary Helen Brouillette, Carolyn Carroll, Valerie Chipman, Janet Ford, Katherine Giasson, Harold Goessman, James Griffin, Georgianna Harrawood, Alan Henerberg, Gregory Ilium, Paul Johnson, George Keller, Dan Kirk, Gerald Krone, Franklin Martin, Eva Mead, Beverly Moore, Harry Nelson, Richard Newberry, Donald O'Lena, Sandra Pope, Paul Raper, Albert Rea dant, Lulu Sargent. David Schweigert, Sharon Slapak, Charles Steele, Shirley Struple, Judy Tremore, Diane Voss, Sharon Weakly, Carol Whitten, Wendell Woodall, Robert Workman, Lynn Zeilenga. 7A Mrs. Brown’s Room This page was sponsored by the PLEASANT CORNERS GROCERY STORE. 52 7B Mr. Felton’s Room Sixth Grade The sixth grade this year has experienced their first year in the high school. Along with their participating in band, room decorating, and many parties, they have also begun to work creatively. Sixth grade students are: 6A. Tommy Aelley, Donald Baker, Carroll Bricker, Pattie Denton, Lois Diehl, Roger Eckhoff, Edward Foale, Linda Goessman, Charlotte Heil, Thomas Hess, Richard Hopper, Dennis Johnson, Robert Martens, Frances Matthias, Dorothy Metz, Norman Morrical, Elaine O'Brien, Alice Ownbey, David Pine, Judith Race, Raymond Rendant, Jo- anne Roberts, Beverly Schweigert, Fred Sidiner, Joan Skaggs, James Styck, Hazel Taylor, Brenda Torp, Donald Welker, and Ronald Yates; 6B, Kathy Armstrong, Gayl Behrends, Jerry Brooke, Eva Lynn Dorn, Guy Engelhard!, Earl Farrar, Anne Francis, Charles Griffin, Charles Henson, Terry Hibbs, Judith Hutson, Carol Jones, Joann Kinney, Brent Langman, Charles Martin, Naomi McCarty, Bill Morse, Arthur O'Cull, Sharon Ownbey, Billy Peddycord, Clara Raper, Randall Ross, Loxie Sanders, Ronald Sanders, Billy Shanholtz, Gary Smiley, Leon Tetter, Buddy Torp, Marvin Whitten; 6C, Janice Axsom, Joseph Benn, Josephine Claussen, Joseph DeYoung, William Duguay, Peter Engelland, Marilyn Faucher, Ronald Funderburk, Clyde Hansen, Robert Heppe, Joan Jackson, Harry Justice, Char- lene Lawson, Patricia Line, Roger Martin, William Mead, Charlie Jo Mitchell, Joyce Mumm, Janice O'Lena, Sharon Peterson, Gerald Prairie, Barbara Rice, Penny Ruge, Jacob Sargent, Keith Sharkey, June Spangler, Patricia Toma, Diane Vent, Joyce Womack, Velma Williams. This page was sponsored by TED JOHNSON. 53 6A Mrs. Golliher’s Room This page is sponsored by E. L. JARVIS SONS, GRAIN DEALERS. 54 Cheerleaders 8TH GRADE CHEERLEADERS Rosemary Hausbeck, Rosemary San- ders, and Marlene Hibbs. 7TH GRADE CHEERLEADERS Sandra Pope, Judy Trudeau, and Janet Ford. This page was sponsored by P K INCORPORATED. 55 Heavyweights Basketball Lightweights This year's junior high basketball team found the season to be successful. Coach Hasbargen's team managed to turn in several fine performances, and quite possibly the boys will do as well in their high school days. Eddie Car- ter, Alan Bourke, John Bishir, Jimmy High and Danny Kirk composed the first five. Much credit for the junior high's success can be given to the lightweight team which also performed well this year. Flag Football A fairly new junior high sporting activity once again functioned. Flag foot- ball is making inroads in junior high athletics, and Momence is keeping up with modern times. The importance of flag football lies in the fact that as junior high basketball feeds high school basketball, flag football will do the same for M. C. H. S. elevens. 56