Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1950 volume:

THE ZEPHYR VOLUME III ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ C omposed by THE 1950 SENIOR CLASS NE PON SET TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Neponset, Illinois DEDICATION We wish to dedicate this third volume of the Zephyr to our principal, Mr. Ammon, who has been with us our jotn years in High School. We appreciate all that he has done for ns in assisting us with our High School Education. The 1950 Senior Class FORWORD The Senior class of 1950 is pleased to present the third annual yearbook “The Zephyr. Our planning and preparation of this book was done in hope that it will renew memories of the past in years to come for both our friends and ourselves. The Zephyr ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT BUILDING The school building is located on the northeast corner of the campus It was built in 1926 and has been maintained in excellent condition. Surrounding it is a fine campus consisting of a tennis court, football field, baseball diamond, and outdoor basketball court. CUSTODIAN George Kares, who is janitor of our fine school building, is beginning his day by raising the flag. Mr. Kares was hired by the board of education in the spring of 1949. He has kept the building and campus clean and comfortable for all of our activities. 4 OFFICE In the picture Mr. Ammon, our principal, is opening the safe. He uses his office for conducting all of the school’s business. Caryl Junis does typing and secretarial work for the school, and in the picture is showm counting money prior to a basketball game. This jhige sponsored by Dr. R. K. Crossland, Veterinarian, Neponset, Illinois The Zephyr SCHOOL Every spring before school lets out, Mr. Ammon has the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors register for the coming year. The eighth graders are also allowed to register. Our school day lasts from 8:57 A. M. until 3:30 P. M. with each period lasting 40 minutes. There are eight periods in a day. We have three minutes between classes in which to get from one class to another. We observe the following holidays: Labor Day, Armistice Day, and Good Friday. For Thanksgiving we have two days off and for Christmas we generally have between 10 and 14 days. The students have two more days when teachers go to institute. These institutes are held at LaSalle the second Friday in October and at Princeton the second Friday in February. The teachers take turns at policing the building during noon. Every week a different one is assigned. Each class is responsible for at least one school party through the year. The parties usually start at 7:30 and end at 10:30, depending on the occasion. Basketball games begin at 7:00 with the second team game and the first team plays at approximately 8:30. The first party of the year is the Freshman initiation party given by the Sophomores. The Freshman in turn give the Valentine Party. The Christmas Party which is a dress-up affair is given by the Seniors. The Juniors are responsible for the St. Patrick’s Party and the Junior-Senior banquet and Prom. During the school year there are always a few people who skip-out. In order to get back into class after being absent you must bring an excuse from your parents. Mr. Ammon will then give you an admit to get in class. Tardiness also requires an admit to class. If you are unlucky and get kicked out of class the only way to get back in is to see the principal and get an admit. Of course it isn’t as POLICIES easy as that and in the end you’ll wish you had never received that kick. Each class has the problem of earning money for its activities. The Junior class has the privilege of selling pop, candy, and popcorn at all the home basketball and football games, because it has to put on the prom. In addition to selling at the games they sell candy during the noon hour in study hall. Each student is required to have sixteen credits before they can graduate. Of these 16 credits four of them must be English, at least two science, one mathematics,, and one American history. Everybody must take physical education unless they have a doctor’s excuse. In the agriculture and homemaking departments the pupils enrolled must carry on a home project of some sort. These classes last for two periods. Books are checked out of the library by the English teacher. When a book is overdue, a fine of two cents a day for each day that it is overdrawn is paid. Magazines and newspapers are kept in racks in the back of study hall. When you are through reading them they must be returned to the respective racks. At the beginning of the school year textbooks are rented to all students. These books are returned to the school again at the end of the year and if they have been damaged, fines are imposed upon the person to whom the book was rented. Each spring Miss Morton, the county nurse, gives us TB tests. In two or three days she returns to check them. If a student proves positive, he is required to have an x-ray. A positive test does not mean that you have TB but you are carrying the germ in your body. On other occasions we have speakers from Vocational schools, Nursing schools, Military service, etc., which put on programs. Occasionally we have a commercial entertainer put on a program in the study hall. This page sponsored by Victor Lyford, Agent, Pfistcr Seed Corn Co., Neponset, Illinois The Z E P H Y R NEPONSET HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY 4 STELLA PLETKOVICH Miss Pletkovich, who was our Commercial teacher, was granted a leave of absence in November, 1949, until September, 1950. She attended Western Illinois State Teachers College where she received her B.S. degree. CARYL JUNIS Miss Junis received her high school education here at Neponset High School. Caryl has been the school secretary for the past three years. VERNON LUTHER Mr. Luther, who has been the Vocational Agricultural teacher here for the past five years, received his B.S. in Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin. He has also taken graduate and undergraduate study at the University of Illinois. THOMAS FITZPATRICK For the past three and one-half years Mr. Fitzpatrick has taught the History courses and coached the athletic teams. He received his B.S. at Knox College. He also attended Oberlin College, and University of Illinois. CLAUDE AMMON Mr. Ammon has been a high school principal for many years. The past four years at Neponset High School. He received his Bachelor of Education at Illinois State Normal and his Master of Arts degree at the University of Illinois. PHILLIP PINI Degree B.S. Attended University of Illinois. First year of teaching. Teacher of English I, II, III, IV. MISS FLORENCE CARY Gregg College, Chicago, Illinois; Whitewater State Teachers College, Whitewater, Wisconsin; and Milwaukee State Teachers College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Has taught five years as grade teacher, two years in Business Colleges, and 24 years as commercial teacher in High Schools. Degree B.S. Teacher of Typing I and II, and Shorthand I. MARY ELLEN STENGEL Carthage College. Degree B.S. First year of teaching. Teacher of Home Economics I, II, III, IV. EDNA HASELTINE B.S. Drury College, post graduate work and music. New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Massachusetts. University of California. School of Dramatics, New York City, Columbia College of Expression, Chicago, pupil of Mme. Emma Calve L.d’. Paris, France. Teacher of Music, Speech, and General Science. T hi' ts page sponsored by Neponset Farmer’s Grain Klevator T H K Z K PH Y R PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES NEPONSKT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL - 1949- 1950 4- SEPTEMBER I School starts. 5 Labor Day Vacation. 14 F.F.A. Tractor Rodeo. 16 Football Game—Sheffield—Here. 21 Freshman Initiation and Party by Sophomores. 23 Football Game—Manlius—Here. 30 Football Game—Ohio—There. OCTOBER 7 Football Game—Wyanet—Here— Homecoming. 13 Football Game—Buda—There. 14 I.E.A. Meeting. 14 End of first six weeks. 21 Football Game—LaMoille—Here. 21 F.H.A. Wiener Roast. 28 Football Game—Tiskilwa—There. NOVEMBER 4 Football Game- Shiffield—There. II Armistice Day Vacation. 18 Basketball Game—Buda—There. 24-25 Thanksgiving Vacation. 25 End of second six weeks. 14 Basketball Game—Mineral—Here. 17 Big Game Dinner. 20 End of first semester. 20 Basketball Game— Buda—Here. 31 Basketball Game—Toulon—Here. FEBRUARY 7 Basketball Game—Hennepin Here. 10 Basketball Game—Malden—Here— Valentine Party. 10 Bureau County Teachers’ Institute. 14 Basketball Game Anna wan There. 16 Contest Play. 17 Basketball Game—Ohio—Here. 21-24 District Basketball Tournament Atkinson. 22 Washington’s Birthday. MARCH 3 End of fourth six weeks. 8-10 Sectional Basketbal Tournament. 16-18 State Basketball Tournament. 17 St. Patrick’s Party by Juniors. 20 Father and Son Banquet. 25 District Solo and Ensemble Contest. 31 Booster Club Party. DECEMBER 2 Basketball Game—Bureau—There. 3 Basketball Game—Mineral—There. 6 Basketball Game—Annawan—Here. 9 Basketball Game—Tiskilwa—Here. 12 Basketball Game—Toulon—There. 13 Christmas Cantata. 17 Basketball Game—Sheffield—Here. 20 Basketball Game—Wyanet—There. 21 Christmas Party by Seniors. 22 Basketball Game—LaFayette—Here. 22- Jan. 2 Christmas Vacation. JANUARY 4-7 Little Eight Basketball Tournament —Wyanet. 10 Basketball Game—Hennepin—There 13 Basketball Game—Manlius—There. APRIL 4 5 7 11 14 18 21 25 28-29 MAY 2 6 12 24 21 26 Track Meet. School Board Banquet. Good Friday Vacation. Track Meet. End of fifth six weeks. Track Meet. F.F.A. Party. Track Meet. State Music Contest. Little Eight Track Meet. Junior-Senior Prom. Operetta. Final Exams. Baccalaureate. Commencement. This pnge sponsored by-----------------------------------Hr. V. R. Bcrtelsen, Ncponset, Illinois MEMBERS ON SCHOOLBOARD T H E ' E P H Y R c-i. All of the present members on the Neponset School Board of Education have served on the board for at least three years. JOHN JUNIS has (he longest record of service with ten years to his credit. Mr. Junis has been a great help in the building of the Ag. shop. He has also been active in improving the school and the grounds. CLARENCE PICKERING, who has served on the board for seven years, is the present Secretary of the School Board. This causes many headaches for him when bill paying time comes. GORDON BURNETT has also served on the School Board for seven years. He lives in town and manages farm land, as well as being a painter. The school appreciates his efforts in taking pictures of many of the activities. WARD NORTON, who has been a member on the board for six years, resides in the village, but is managing “The Cottage Inn” on route 34. GLENN SHANER is the president of the Board of Education. In this position he conducts the business meetings that operate our school. He has been a booster for new education facilities. HOWARD BENNETT has served on the board for three years. He is a livestock farmer southeast of Neponset. This past year he served on the building committee. He was active in the construction of the farm shop. WARREN MILLER has also served on the board for three years. He is an outstanding dairy farmer in this region. This page sponsored by------ Rollins Son, Neponset, Illinois The Zephyr SENIOR DEPARTMENT b CLASS MOTTO No Challenge Is Too Great c4 FLOWER Red Rose COLOR Red and White This page sponsored by------ — Pratt’s Repair Shop, Neponset, Illinois T H E Z E P H Y R OUR RECORD JOHN GOLBY The human brain is a wonderful thing. It starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public. OFFICES: Class Reporter 1: Sentinel 3. ACTIVITIES: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3. 4: Homecoming King 4 BARBARA CURRAN Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it. OFFICES: Class President 3; F. H. A. Recreation Chairman 2; F. H. A. Project Chairman 3; F.H.A. Parliamentarian 4; Booster Cluo 2, 3, 4: Co-Editor of Annual 4. ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2: Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3: Music Contest 2, 3. 4: Dramatics 3. 4: Play Con-tet 3; Homecoming Queen's Court 1; Homecoming Queen 4: Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. This page sponsored by WAYNE GERROND When a woman sticks out her hand to make a turn, it means only one thing; the window is open. OFFICES: F.F.A. Vice-President 4; Booster Club 3. 4. ACTIVITIES: F.F.A. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Basketball Co-captain 4; Homecoming King's Court 4: Track 1. 3. CHERIE LYFORD Experience is a marvelous thin'. It enables you to recognize a mistake whenever you make it again. OFFICES: Class President 4; Class Vice-President 2: Class Secretary-Treasurer 3: F.H.A. Reporter 2; F.H.A. Recreation Chairman 3. F.H.A. Degree Chairman 4; Booster Club 1: Co-Editor of Annual 4. ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: G. A. A. 1. 2; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Music Contest 1, 2, 3. 4; Dramatics 3. 4; Play Contest 3; Homecoming Queen's Court 3. 4. Whaples Farmers JOE STETSON Traveling faster than sound will at least eliminate the voice from the back seat. OFFICES: Class President 1; F. F. A. Preident 4; F.F.A. Treasurer 3; F.F.A. Reporter 2; Booster Club 1. 2. ACTIVITIES: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 1, 2. 3, 4: Football Captain 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Boys’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Dramatics 4; Play Contest 4; F.F.A. Public Speaking and Essay Contest 2. 4: Homecoming King’s Court 4. MARY ANN CHRISTIANSEN Nothing ever happens in a small town but what you near makes up for it. OFFICES: Class Vice-President 1. 3. 4: Class Secretary-Treasurer 2: F.H.A. Section Project Chairman 2; Malestrom Staff 1. 2. ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1. 2; Girls' Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 2. 3: Band 1. 2; Music Contest 3. 4; Dramatics 2, 3. 4; Play Contest 2. 4; Homecoming Queen 3; Homecoming Queen's Court 4. Srare Bank, Neponset, Illinois SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The Zephyr The 1946 eighth grade graduating class entered high school on September 1, with an enrollment of 14 students. We had not been in school very long when we were initiated by the Sophomores. During the first year we sponsored the Valentine Party, and enjoyed other parties throughout the year. The first year we had most of our classes together which made it very much like grade school. All were required to take Algebra, English, and Science. The boys were together in Ag and the girls in Homemaking. Most of the boys were out for sports. Joe Stetson won a letter in football. The girls soon became interested in F.H.A. and other activities. One big event of the year which we all participated in with the rest of the classes was the F.F.A.-F.H.A. Carnival. After a time we began to take part in the various activities and felt that we belonged to the high school. In our Sophomore year Junior Lempke. and Bill Verbout quit school and Alma Jean Ott transferred to Princeton. This year we sponsored the Freshmen Initiation and gained revenge for all the happenings of the last year. We began to work more with other members of the high school. We won second prize in the homecoming parade. Our float was the Neponset Zephyr pulling a string of cars. Barb Curran was elected cheerleader this year. Three boys, John Golby, John Heise, and Joe Stetson, won letters in football. During the summer following our sophomore year, we sold concessions at the baseball games. We carried out this project for earning money through our Junior year selling at all games. In our Junior year Bill Miller quit school but we gained an addition of two students, Wayne Gerrond and Lillie Miller. Wayne started in September and Lillie in March. We helped purchase a popcorn machine which we used throughout the year. We sponsored the St. Patrick’s Party. The girls in the class participated in dramatics and entered the music contest. In our spare time during the second semester we worked on our Junior-Senior Prom. Golby, Stetson and Heise earned letters in football, Gerrond and Heise in basketball, Golby, Stetson and Heise in track. Our Senior year we played hosts at the Christmas Party. The girls are again out for music and dramatics. Some of the boys have also taken part in dramatics. Joe Stetson was captain of the football team. Wayne Gerrond and John Heise were co-captains of the basketball team. This year our big project has been our annual. We are striving to make this a good book not only for the reader’s sake but because it is one of our last group projects and summarizes our work together. We have enjoyed our four years in N.H.S. and in many ways hate to leave it. As the Annual goes to the printer we are making plans for a trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota immediately after graduation. This page sponsored by — Vernon V. Luther, Agenr, Bunkers Life Co., Neponset, Illinois T H E Z E P H Y R JOHN HEISE You can't be a howling success by simply just howling. OFFICES: Class President 2; F. F. A. Treasurer 2. ACTIVITIES: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4: Basketball Co-captain 4; Track 1, 2. 3, 4: Dramatics 2; Homecoming King's Court 4. TOM AHLGREN The greatest underdeveloped territory in the world lies under your hat. OFFICES: F.F.A. Secretary 4. ACTIVITIES: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 1; Basketball 1. 2; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 2: Mixed Chorus 2: Play Contest 2. This page sponsored by------ OUR RECORD 4- ARNOLD SCHMIDT The only way on earth to multiply happiness is to divide it. OFFFICES: F.F.A. Reporter 4. ACTIVITIES: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. LILLIE MILLER A modest girl never pursues a man. nor does a mousetrap pursue a mouse. ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1. 2: Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Dramatics 3. 4: Play Contest 4. ANN HARVEY The only way on earth to multiply happiness is to divide it. OFFICES: Class Reporter 3: Class Secretary-Treaurer 1. 4. ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1. 2: Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. JOHN GUNNING Trouble is only opportunity in work clothes. OFFICES: F.F.A. Sentinel 4. ACTIVITIES: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 2. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3; Boys’ Chorus 2: Mixed Chorus 2; Dramatics 4: Contest Play 4. ------------------Quickie Sales and Service, Sheffield, 1 Illinois SENIOR CLASS WILL T H E Z E P H Y R U . The Senior Class of 1950, being of sound mind and body, make this our last will and testament which will be submitted to probate court by Judge D. P. Knocklebocker upon our graduation from high school. Abner Stekle and Fluky Pimplefeather are to be the administrators of the estate. To the underclassmen, we leave the following: To the Juniors, the class that has given us the most trouble, we leave all our witty sayings to the teachers, our ability to write term papers and the back radiator in study hall for “bull sessions.’’ To the Sophomores, who haven’t quite grown up yet, (or have they) we leave our ability to stay out of trouble in study hall and our ability to get along with the English teacher. To the Freshmen, who are always green, our ability to get assignments done on time and all our trips to the office to see Mr. Ammon. To the faculty, whom we are always fond of, we leave the following: To our principal, Mr. Ammon—all excuses and unsigned admit slips. Also all the undone algebra assignments. To our coach, Mr. Fitzpatrick—all our excellent term papers, our ability to stay off the gym floor and all missing basketballs. To our Ag. instrtuctor, Mr. Luther, we leave our ability to shout, and all undone advertising. To Mr. Pini, our English teacher, we leave all the boys’ “bull sessions,’’ and all our used cigarette butts. To Miss Haseltine, our music teacher, we leave our ability to remember assignments and a new baton, also all our sour notes and our ability to keep correct time. To Miss Cary, of the commercial department, we leave all the untyped term papers, the typewriters that need fixing and a good copy of the alphabet. To our office secretary, Carol Junis, we leave our ability to get along with other people and all whistles from Ag. IV class. George Kares, our janitor, our ability to do work and all the papers behind the radiators, also the expression “Hey Fellow.” This page sponsored by The administers named above have full right to convey the following property to the persons named below. John Heise wills his trips to Mineral to Tom Pratt, his football ability to Bob Colgan, and his left-handed shot to Pat Kaine. Arnold Schmidt leaves his ability to play ping-pong to Richard Daniels, and his blond hair to Mr. Pini. Wayne Gerrond, his fighting ability to Mary Mercer and his kissing ability to James Bennett. Also his big appetite to Mr. Ammon. Barbara Curran wills her seriousness to Harriet Krahn and her writing ability to Carol Blake. Joe Stetson leaves his “Pull” to Donald Crocket, his meanness to John Stuart, and his whistle to Maurice Yepsen. Cherie Ann Lyford says the Freshman girls can have Wayne. She leaves her ability o crack gum to Faye Stabler and her wiggle to Shirley Bennett. John Gunning wills his height to Willis Woods and his big feet to Wendell Yepsen. Mary Ann Christiansen wills her well-kept finger nails to Carol Stabler, all her boyfriends to her sister Beulah, and her talking ability to Glen Ouart. Tommy Ahlgren wills his pole-vaulting ability to Robert Carlson and typing ability to Donald Crocket. Anna Mae Harvey leaves her singing ability to Regina Golby, her good looks and long hair to Janice Stabler. John Golby his curly hair to Janice Bigham, his studying ability to George Ouart and his beard to Leslie Girven. Lillie Miller wills her writing ability to John Bates and her acting ability to Donna Mae Swearingen. Mary Ann Christiansen Witness John Martin Gunning Witness Senior Class Signature — I luck’s and Bernieces, Sheffield, Illinois T H !• Zephyr SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY 4 It was a beautiful day in September as I stepped off the bus in Neponset, Illinois. As I waited in the bus terminal for a friend to welcome me I was amazed to see John Gunning driving a bus that was just pulling in. John saw me at once and ran over to chat with me. John shared a candy bar with me and we began to talk about the afternoon game. It seems that Tom Fitzpatrick, Jr., is quite a star now. I was lucky this year as the water system in the school where I had been teaching broke and I took advantage of my day off to come home for Neponset’s annual Homecoming. I was looking forward to seeing the game as I have heard the team has been doing very well and to seeing all my old friends. While we were talking I glanced out the window and saw Barbara Curran drive up in a blue Pontiac. My it was good to see her again. I noted she had on her white nurse’s uniform. She must have just come from work. Barb was no more in the door when she suggested we all go to the game early so we might see a lot of old friends before the game started. On our way to the High School we stopped at the post office and who did we see but Ann. She and Dan were living on a farm south of town. Ann was full of smiles and appeared to be very happy. She didn’t know if she would get to the dance tonight or not. Cheri Luther hadn’t as yet promised to stay with the children. On the way to the game I saw a truck with J. M. Golby on it. It took me by surprise and I asked Barb what he was doing now. Seems he’s on the old Golby farm, doing just what he always wanted to do. We stopped and talked to John a moment then went on to the game knowing we would see him at the dance that evening. We parked our car and started across the football field. I heard a loud rattle and turned around to see a large truck rambling up the road loaded with junk. Gunning said, “Oh look, here comes Schmidt.” Arnold yelled out and said, “I’ll be over in a minute. Just as soon as I pick up some junk at Gunning’s.” Seems Arnold has a thriving junk business. As we were waiting for the game to begin, we decided we’d like some popcorn. As we approached the stand I thought I recognized Mary Ann giving orders to the Junior Class. Sure enough she was the Homemaking instructor. She talked to us a while and invited us to the Home Ec. room to see the changes that had been made. This page sponsored hy------------------------------------Sheffield Lumber Company T he Zephyr SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY 4 During the half we were wandering around talking to different people. I glanced over the crowd and saw a man with a wonderful sun-tan. taking pictures. I questioned Barb and then we both recognized him at once. It was Joe. Boy, did he ever look good. All those flashbulbs Joe burned while in high school really paid out. He had a good job clicking the camera for M.G.M. in Hollywood. He hadn’t had a vacation for some time and had finally gotten one. He said he couldn’t have picked a better time to fly home. It seems Joe had just finished working on the set of a new picture, “On the Hill,” from the best selling novel written by Lillie Miller. Joe said Lillie was unable to come as she was busy pounding out another novel. Neponset’s wonderful team chalked another victory, defeating Wya-net 39 to 27. We parted to meet once again at the big dance. I could hardly wait to go to the dance and meet them once more. Upon entering the gymnasium the first person I saw was Wayne Gerrond talking to some farmers about hog raising. I asked Wayne if he had been at the game and he said “no” rather disgustedly. Wayne is now in partnership with Sylvia and Carl Mathesen and had to take care of his pig families today. Wayne mentioned seeing Tom Ahlgren today. Tom has been very busy as a super salesman for Full of Pep Feed. Tom is involved in a legal suit over a new feed mixture and has hired lawyer John Heise. Tom has great confidence in John. John has really been successful by just winning a murder case for an innocent man. The case became much publicized and John has won w'orld-wide fame. Others began to arrive at the dance and the old class of 1950 began to congregate in the Homemaking room. Joe came just in time to take a picture of the class all together once again. My evening was very enjoyable and I shall remember it all of my life. Way back in 1950 we would have been surprised at the ways of life each of us has chosen. N.H.S.’s Annual Homecoming is really swell when it can bring together old classmates for an evening such as the one I have had. Cherie Lyford Barb Curran This page sponsored by-------------Garfield Stier Co., Allis Chalmers Imp., Sheffield, Illinois I II E Z E P H Y R “CLASS OF 1950- POEM •u- Classmates, friends, and Dear Teachers, Mentioned here are a few of the features. Of the days at Dear old Neponset High, Which in a few days we must bid Good-Bye. Mary Ann Christiansen, known as Christy, Sure is a whizz in her history; She has beauty, charm and winning ways, And yens for Hugo during her high school days. Cherie Ann Lyford can dance and sing, And play the piano for waltz and swing, Wayne Gerrond is her winning man, They’ll dine and dance whenever they can. Lillie Miller joined our class last fall, Which made our class number twelve in all, She’s a working girl with high ambition, Some day she’ll gain worthy recognition. Our cheerleader is little, blue-eyed and blonde, Through many a game she has cheered the boys on. John Golby will win her if he possibly can, The queen of the class, Barbara Curran. Anna Mae Harvey has a very nice voice, To sing for anyone who requests their choice, She’s a hard working girl, both in school and home, She’ll reach her goal regardless where she roams. This page sponsored by A Friend in Kewanee T HE Z E P H Y R POEM John Golby is a football sensation, He can rate among athletes of the nation, Barbara Curran is his leading star, Whom he sticks by tho’ he travels far. Across the street to home he can run, Each day as soon as school is done, He’s a track star with all his running. Our dependable and faithful John Gunning. John Heise is known by the freckles he wears, They are so becoming he need not care. In basketball he’s a very good shot, He’s a dangerous opponent when he gets hot. Wayne Gerrond is handsome with wavy hair, For him Cherie has many a care, He is the life of the Senior Class, In football he can really pass. Tommy Ahlgren is a booster of F.F.A., He raises hogs an efficient way, We all know that he’ll do his best, And as a farmer be a great success. You know him by the Oldsmobile he drives, When at a party he arrives, With every one he makes a hit, This is our pal, Arnold Schmidt. Joey Stetson is our best student, He isn’t bashful, and is always prudent, He’s active in all the school curriculum, School will miss him when he’s gone. This brings to a close this class poem. To our teachers, there’s much we owe them. This page sponsored by J. P. Wilamoski, Attorney, Kewanee, Illinois The Zephyr FRESHMAN CLASS 4- Betty Kuster Leslie Girven Robert Colgan Carol Stabler George Quart Janice Stabler Kenneth Stabler Mary Lu Mercer Marlene Gould Elaine DeSchepper John Swearingen Richard Daniel Robert Carlson This page sponsored by------------C- CL Corwin International Implements, kewanee, Illinois Thk Z epH V R ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Our school is recognized by the State of Illinois and accredited by the University of Illinois. Any student who wishes to further his education may prepare himself by taking the required courses. All major college required subjects such as Science, Mathematics, History and English courses are offered. Others are Speech, Geometry, Biology and Physics. Some of these are offered every other year. 7 his page sponsored by Albrecht Bros., Kevvanee, Illinois SOPHOMORE CLASS The Zbphyk Wendell Yepson Maurice Yepson James Verbout Beulah Christiansen Berniece Christiansen Donald Gerrond John Stewart Barbara McKee Barbara Mercer Neil Burnett Willis Wood Janice Bigham Shirley Bennett John Bates This page sponsored hy Bares Sports Center. Kewanee. Illinois The Zephyr SEMESTER HONOR ROLL •jj SENIORS Joe Stetson....................................5.0 Lillie Miller................................. 4.5 Mary Ann Christiansen ....................... 4.5 Barbara Curran.................................4.5 John Heise.....................................4.5 JUNIORS Beverly Gould.................................4.5 Faye Stabler..................................4.5 FRESHMEN Robert Carlson............................4.5 Marlene Gould ......................... 4.5 In order to get on the honor roll you must have at least two A’s and two B’s. Five points are awarded for each A, four points for B’s, three for C’s, and two for D’s, and one for E’s. Joe Stetson is the only student who has a five point average or all A’s. 1950 Valedictorian Joseph Stetson, 4 94 1950 Salutatorian .........Cherie Lyforil, 4 38 This page sponsored by------------------------Huggin’s Confectionary, Kewanee, Illinois j Thf. Zephyr Caryl Verbout Bonnie Kimerling Tom Pratt Glenn Quart Wilbur Bennett JUNIOR CLASS •4 Pat Norton Regina Golby Elizabeth Golby Beverly Gould Harriet Krahn Donna Swearingen La Vern Wood Sylvia Swearingen Carol Blake Faye Stabler Joyce Stabler James Bennett Donald Crockett Pat Kaine This page sponsored by Lester Feed Store, Kewanee, Illinois The Zephyr HISTORY Two History courses are offered the students of Neponset High School. These are World History and United States History. World History is open to any student in the high school whereas, U. S. History is a required subject for Seniors only. In these classes a weekly current event is u:ed in addition to the textbook. This paper keeps us informed on the World topics of the day. Both of these classes are taught by Mr. Fitzpatrick. T COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT This year the Commercial department consists of only three subjects: Typing I and II and Shorthand I. Other subjects such as Shorthand H, Bookkeeping, etc., are offered but this year not enough students wanted to take them to grant teaching them. Shorthand is taken by the Junior girls. They are required to make 65 words per minute on a dictation in order to pass. Miss Cary teaches the Commercial courses. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The science department offers two classes this year, General Science, which is taught by Miss Haseltine, and Biology, taught by Mr. Ammon. It is required of all Freshmen to take General Science and all Sophomores are required to take Biology. A recitation room and laboratory make up the science rooms. They are equipped with four tables with gas jets and sinks for use in experiments. There are three microscopes, a bioscope, and a slide projector for class use. Physics is offered every two years. This page sponsored by Breedlove Sporting House, Kewanec. Illinois The Zephyr BIOLOGY In the picture to the right the sophomores are examining specimens through microscopes in Biology class. At the left table Don Gerrond and Maurice Yepsen are looking at bacteria, while Berniece Christiansen, Barbara McKee, Shirley Bennett. Wendell Yepsen, and John Stewart await their turns. Also looking through a microscope is Neil Burnett and looking on are John Bates, Beulah Christiansen, Janice Bigham, Barbara Mercer, Willis Wood, and James Verbout. Mr. Ammon is telling them what to observe. 4 SPEECH This year speech is being offered as a subject in the school curricula for the first time. Miss Haseltine teaches the new subject. In the picture the class is demonstrating some of the things they study in their class. Salesmanship, speaking, making introductions, dramatics, and conversing. Barbara Curran is greeting Regina Golby while Sylvia Swearingen is selling a hat to Carol Blake. Miss Haseltine is prompting Mary Ann Christiansen on proper posture while speaking as Caryl Verbout and Lillie Miller look on. Donna Swearingen is practicing good salesmanship on LaVerne Wood who is a prospective shoe buyer. Elizabeth Golby and Cherie Lyford are conversing. ENGLISH Our new English teacher, Mr. Pini, teaches English classes I, II, III, and IV. Here he is posed with his Junior class. Back row, left to right: Wilbur Bennett, Faye Stabler, LaVerne Wood, Beverly Gould, Carol Verbout, Pat Norton, Carol Blake, Elizabeth Golby. Middle row: Donna Swearingen, James Bennett, Glenn Ouart, Donald Crockett, Pat Kaine, Tom Pratt. Front row: Harriet Krahn, Joyce Stabler, Sylvia Swearingen, Regina Golby, and Bonnie Kemmerling. Mr. Pini uses current papers and devices in his teaching that a person uses in his every day life. This page s pan sored by The Leader Store, Kewanee, Illinois r H E Z F. P H V R MATHEMATICS CLASS In this picture Mr. Ammon is teaching the Algebra I class. Two of the girls. Betty Kuster and Elaine DeSchepper, are examining distances on the globe. At the blackboard working are Kenneth Stabler, Richard Daniels, Leslie Griven, Janice Stabler, Robert Carlson and Bob Colgan. Sitting at the desks are Marlene Gould. John Swearingen, Mary Mercer, George Ouart, and Carol Stabler. In addition to the Algebra I class, Mr. Ammon also teaches the Algebra II class which consists of all upper classmen who are interested in advanced mathematics. ■ L DRAWING CLASS This is a new subject offered this year and directed by Mr. Fitzpatrick. Seated at the left table is James Verbout, Robert Colgan, Morris Yepson, and Wendell Yepson who are working on their assignments. Mr. Fitzpatrick is standing at the back of the room explaining a drawing to James Bennett. Also standing is Glen Ouart who is sharpening a drawing pencil. Seated at the table to the right is Wilbur Bennett, Don Crockett and Tom Pratt who are using the different drawing tools in their assignments. Students in drawing class learn how to draw building plans and other drawing useful in construction and engineering. TYPING CLASS This picture is of the Typing II class which consists of Seniors. Miss Cary is the typing teacher who is taking Miss Pletkovich’s place during her leave of absence. John Golby is busy looking for a page in his typing book, while Ann Harvey inserts paper into her machine. Joe Stetson is getting information from John Heise while Mary Ann Christiansen is busy back spacing. John Gunning is looking at the camera with a curious look in his eyes. Arnold Schmidt, Lillie Miller, Tommy Ahlgren, and Barbara Curran are busy typing their assignments. Wayne Gerrond is getting an assignment from Cherie Lyford. This page sponsored by — — — — Lundbcrgc Garage, Kewanec, Illinois T H F. Z E P H Y R VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Four years of vocational agriculture are offered to boys who plan to be farmers. All phases of farming are taught throughout the year which include livestock, crops, soils, mechanics, and business. Each student has home productive projects to learn with. At school we have the latest agriculture magazines, books, and bulletins in the agriculture room and agricultural laboratory supplies such as milk and soil testing apparatus. Eight acres of land are used for farming practice and farm mechanics is taught in the shop. Adult education is also offered to farmers by skill clinics and adult evening schools. Evening classes are conducted each week for veterans who are training to be farmers. Mr. Luther has managed the Vocational Agriculture Department for five years. This page sponsored by C Lee 4 Tires, Kewanec, Illinois -----------------Thf. Zephyr FARM SHOP ♦ Last year our Vocational Agriculture farm shop projects were carried on in an old garage down town. The building was sold last spring so we were without a shop. Temporary quarters were established in the old Buswell barn. Meanwhile the Board of Education discussed the possibilities of constructing a new building for a farm shop. A proposal to do so was made to the public and a vote was taken in June. It carried 53 to 11 in favor. The site was located directly west of the High School building. Plans and cost estimates were made by Mr. James Stabler of the Kewanee Co-op Lumber yard. Herman Baileau, Kewanee builder, was hired to build the shop on a direct cost basis. Building operations started about August with the pouring of the foundation. Joe Stetson, John Golby, John Swearingen, Kenneth Stabler, John Stewart, Wilbur Bennett, James Bennett and Willis Wood, all Vo. Ag. students, helped mix and pour the concrete. Vocational Ag. students also helped put on the roof sheathing, did the outside painting and helped put in the concrete floor. The completed building consists of a 30’x50’ red tile structure with red asphalt shingles. The ceiling is made of plywood. It has two large overhead doors in front and a small one on the East side towards the school. There are ten windows on the sides and two in the attic. The attic serves as a storage place for hurdles, lumber and supplies. The building is fluorescent lighted and wired for 110 and 220 current. The wiring was done bv the Smith Electric Service of Sheffield, Illinois. There is both hot and cold water inside. The cold water is from the old well to keep it in running condition. Two large floor drains carry away the waste water. The plumbing was installed by Dooley Bros, of Kewanee, Illinois. The total cost of the building was about $6,600. The interior of the shop is being arranged so that operations can be carried on efficiently. All old tools and tables have been repaired and painted and arranged by the Agriculture IV class. Color dynamics have been used to brighten the atmosphere. The tables are black with orange edges. Much of the other equipment is green with orange trim. Cabinets are royal blue. John Golby and Joe Stetson made a first-aid cabinet and rebuilt tool benches. Wayne Gerrond and John Gunning refinished tool cabinets and made a shield for the new welder that was purchased by the F.F.A. Arnold Schmidt and Thomas Ahlgren repaired and refinished many hand tools and built a paint table. Among the projects completed or being completed in the shop this year are tractors painted by Thomas Pratt, Wilbur Bennett, Willis Wood, John Gunning, John Bates, Wayne Gerrond, Arnold Schmidt, and Thomas Ahlgren; painted wagons for John Swearingen and Pat Kaine; cattle feeder built for Kenneth Stabler; hog house built for Neil Burnett; six hog brooders for John Stewart; athletic supply cupboard and two tables for school and many other minor items for home and school. This pa e sponsored by--------------------------Studebaker Garage, Kewanee, Illinois T II E E P H Y R AGRICULTURE II Freshmen and Sophomores take Agriculture II together the first two periods of the day. In this picture they are testing milk for butterfat content. Donald Gerrond is recording the results on paper and George Ouart is putting them on the blackboard as John Bates reads the percent. John Swearingen is pouring acid into the test bottle: Robert Carlson is stirring the milk and Leslie Girven is preparing a sample of milk. Kenneth Stabler looks at the camera as he mixes the sample. Richard Daniel and Neil Burnett wash the equipment. John Stewart and Willis Wood operate the centrifuge machine. 4. •� AGRICULTURE III Mr. Luther is instructing the Junior agriculture students in tractor mechanism. Mechanics and livestock are stressed in this course. Each member is gaining information for a diagramatic write-up on tractor operation. They are James Bennett, Thomas Pratt, Wilbur Bennett, Glenn Ouart, Pat Kaine, and Donald Crockett. AGRICULTURE IV Senior students are enrolled in agriculture IV the last two periods of the day. Farm business is emphasized, however, much work has been given to mechanics due to the building of a new shop. Probably the project first undertaken in the new shop was the tuning up of Mr. Luther’s Model A Ford truck. The truck is used in making field trips and farm visits. Arnold Schmidt and John Gunning, who are looking at the camera, are getting tools ready. John Golby and Wayne Gerrond are making adjustments on motor. Joe Stetson and Thomas Alhgren are on the floor tightening the steering rods. Mr. Luther is giving instructions. 1 his page sponsored by — — — — Coca Cola Co., Kewanee, Illinois ■ ---------------------The Zephyr FFA ACTIVITIES Our chapter of FFA has been engaged in a number of activities over the past year that teach us cooperation, good fellowship and set goals to achieve. One of the most important activities in FFA this year was the management and operation of eight acres of land adjacent to the high school. We called the project the “Ag Farm.” We are farming the plot again this year. Last June, 20 members took a trip to Wisconsin. The group traveled in cars furnished by Mr. Luther, Vern Schmidt, Lee Beery, and Bob Pickering. The first place of interest was an old Norwegian settlement called “A Little Bit of Norway.” The old Norwegian buildings had been restored and furnished with the original household articles used by th? early settlers. Our second stop was a visit to the Cave of the Mounds. This was something new to most of the boys and proved to be a fascinating experience. Next was a stop for a swim in Devil’s Lake, a lake known for its scenic beauty. After a refreshing swim, the group traveled farther north to take in a boat trip through the famous Wisconsin Dells. Leaving the Dells, we traveled to Spring Green to spend the night. Some of the boys stayed at Mr. Luther’s home farm and the rest at tourist homes. The second day was spent in observing the countryside and swimming in the backwaters of the neighboring Wisconsin River. That night our FFA members held a joint meeting and wiener roast with the Spring Green FFA chapter, at Tower Hill State Park. On the third morning, after an early This page sponsored by swim, we started home. On the way home we stopped at Dickeyville, Wisconsin. Located here is a famous grotto, a religious shrine constructed of concrete inlaid with beautiful pieces of colored glass and seashells. A weary bunch of boys arrived in Neponset at 8 o’clock that evening. We all felt that we had a very pleasant and interesting trip. On June 22, Mr. Luther and four FFA boys attended the State FFA Convention held on the University of Illinois campus at Champaign. Those making the trip were: John Bates, Kenneth Stabler. James Bennett, Joe Stetson, and Mr. Luther. About 1,500 boys from all over the state attended the convention. Hugo Block and Joe Stetson were awarded the State Farmer Degree. Our chapter participated in the Section V Fatstock Judging Contest at Wyoming on April 23. The team produced a better than average score judging pens of hogs, cattle, and sheep on different farms in the vicinity of Wyoming. The team and its scores are as follows: Tom Ahlgren, 586.4; Joe Stetson. 579.T John Gunning, 574.0; and John Golby, 530.5. On April 30, we entered a judging team in the Section V Dairy Judging Contest at Tiskilwa. The team placed eighth in a group of 14. Those who judged were John Bates, Hugo Block, James Bennett, and Willis Wood. Hugo Block was third high individual. Late in August 11 members exhibited their projects at the Section III FFA Fair in Princeton. Neponset was awarded $111.50 in prize money which ranked them ninth in total prize money earned. Those exhibiting and their placings are Bonded Service, Kewanee, Illinois The Z e p h y r FFA ACTIVITIES 4. as follows: Pat Kaine, Hampshire boar, 1st: John Gunning, pen Chester White barrows, 3rd; Willis Wood, pen crossbred barrows, 3rd: Joe Stetson, Duroc Jersey boar, 4th, gilt, 2nd; Tom Pratt, oats, 4tli. The first activity of the school year was the sponsoring of a “Tractor Rodeo” on September 14, as is described in another article. In September several members submitted essays in a contest sponsored by Everett Mitchell’s radio program, “Town and Farm.” The essays were entitled: “How Can We Stop Livestock Losses.” Those entering the contest were: Leslie Girvin, Kenneth Stabler, Robert Carlson, John Swearingen, George Ouart, and Joe Stetson. In the third week of October the FFA sponsored a Parent and Son potluck supper at the high school. After enjoying a bountiful meal furnished by the mothers the chapter held initiation ceremonies for new members. Those initiated as Greenhands were: John Swearingen, Kenneth Stabler. Robert Carlson, Richard Daniel, and George Ouart. Everyone enjoyed playing bingo for entertainment. Sixteen members enrolled in corn projects this year. Free seed was furnished by commercial seed corn companies. Records were kept and in the fall representative samples were picked and yields were calculated. Official FFA jackets were purchased this year by: Donald Gerrond, Neil Bur nett, Leslie Girven, George Ouart, John Swearingen, Richard Daniel, and Joe Stetson. In November we held a corn show. Exhibits were entered by farmers in the community and FFA members. Those present competed in a judging contest. Prizes were awarded for the best 10 ear samples, single ear and shelled samples, and individual judging. On November 15 the chapter held a Soil Testing Clinic. All farmers of the community were invited to bring soil in for testing. The members tested soil samples, recorded results, and made suggestions concerning applications of lime and fertilizer. Early in the year the chapter put on a Big Game Dinner to raise money to buy tools for the new farm shop. Elk and antelope meat was furnished by two local hunters, Joe Stetson and John Junis, who went on a big game hunt this fall. The members helped prepare the meal. For entertainment, movies of the hunt were shown and Representative Frank Johnson of Kewanee gave a talk. Two hundred people attended and the net profit was $213.35. On February 1, initiation ceremonies were held to raise Greenhands to the degree of Chapter Farmer. Those receiving Chapter Farmer pins were: Donald Gerrond, John Bates, Willis Wood, John Stewart, and Wayne Gerrond. All members entered the livestock picture judging contests this year sponsored by the United Duroc Record Association and Hoard’s Dairyman magazine. Joe Stetson is competing in FFA Public Speaking and Ruhm Phosphate Essay contests this year. 7 his page sponsored by WotiPs Plumbing Hearing, Kewanee, Illinois The Zephyr VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURAL FARM 4 In March, 1949, Mr. Luther rented the eight acres of land located on the old Buswell estate just south of the school yard. The F.F.A. students undertook the farming of the land with the agreement that all net profit would go for the purchase of tools for the new shop. The land was farmed with the use of machinery loaned by parents and operated by the students. Those who loaned machinery were: Martin Gunning. Bert Berry, Wilbur Bennett, Lawrence Bates, Ernest Schmidt, Robert Coates, Joe Stetson, Bruno Block, Ward Pratt, Ezra Stetson, Victor Lyford and Raymond Kuster. Two and six-tenths acres were sowed to Clinton 11 oats in four plots; drilled; broadcast; drilled-fertilized and broadcast-fertilized. A total of 115 bushels were harvested with Bert Berry’s self-propelled combine. This was an average off 44 bu. per acre. per acre. An experiment with manure and fertilizer was conducted with the folowing results: T reatment 1. Manured 8T A. 2. Broadcast 400 4-12-8 fertilizer 3. Untreated Acres Yield Per A. .73 107.1 .88 104.5 1.74 91.9 One hundred pounds of potatoes were planted in one corner of the field and yielded 13 bushels. They were sold at $2.00 per bushel. The total income on the farm was $389.71 and the total expenses were $166.89 leaving a net profit of $222.82. If all the machinery had been rented and paid for, the profit would have been $24.95 per acre which compares with University of Illinois farm account records on land in this area. In this particular year Drilled-Unfer-tilized yielded best, Broadcast-Unfertilized second, Drilled-Fertilized third and Broadcast-Fertilized last. Three and eight-tenths acres were planted to Pfister No. 347 corn donated by the company. A total of 366 bu. of corn was sold or an average of 95.7 bu. The farm has been re-rented by the F.F.A. for 1950 from its owner Kenneth Bennett. This farm offers an opportunity for Vocational Agriculture students to learn and expreience actual farming operations. In 1950 one-third will be seeded with oats and mixed hay seed. The balance will be corn except for a few potatoes and sweet corn. This page sponsored hy Brooks Motor Co., Kewanee, Illinois NEPONSET TRACTOR RODEO T H K Z E P H Y R Bucking broncos were replaced by roaring tractors in one of Illinois’ first tractor rodeos held at Neponset, 111., on Sept. 14, 1949. It was sponsored by the Neponset F.F.A. and Vocational Agriculture Department in the interests of farm safety and skill in tractor operation. Fifteen students and 21 farmers participated and the winners were awarded trophies and cash prizes made available through the sale of advertising. Winners in the student division were: first place, Wilbur Bennett ; second place, Donald Crockett and third place, John Golby. Senior division winners were: first place, Albert Swearingen; second place, John Carpenter; third place, Joe Stetson, Sr., and fourth place, Howard Bennett. Each contestant was required to do the following: 1. Hitch and unhitch the tractor to a stationary wagon. 2. Line up a belt to a grinder, operate and take off belt and roll it up again. 3. Pull a wagon from a shed, encircle the shed and back the wagon into it again. 4. Pull or back a 16-foot fertilizer spreader through a 15-foot gate. This pa (re sponsored hy 5. Turn on the end of 4 corn rows without driving on the corn. 6. Weave between 5 barrels both forward and backward with a twowheeled manure spreader. Each event was scored by a separate judge and the contestants were scored on time, skill, safety, and care of equipment. C. L. Hamilton, farm safety representative of the National Safety Council. Chicago, spoke between the adult and student contest. He emphasized the importance of farm safety, particularly in the operation of farm machinery. He pointed out that 280 of the machinery accidents which happen on farm are associated with tractors. Officials of the rodeo included Vernon V. Luther, Vocational Agriculture instructor of Neponset High School, in charge of program and arrangements; C. H. Ammon, principal of the Neponset High School; and judges, Shaw Terwil-liger, former vocational agriculture instructor of Bradford high school: Ed Mercer, farm editor. Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Wis.; E. L. Rice, Vocational agriculture instructor, Manlius High School; George Doak, assistant state supervisor, Illinois Vocational Agriculture Department, Springfield; Jim Evans, Semi-solid Buttermilk dealer, Ohio, 111; C. L. Markman, assistant Bureau County Farm Adviser, Princeton. Kewanee Elevator Co., Kewanee, Illinois The Zephyr HOME MAKING DEPARTMENT Classes in Moviemaking are offered to all girls in the school with Freshmen and Sophomores meeting the forenoon and the Juniors and Seniors in the afternoon. The department is equipped with sewing machines, automatic wafting machine and drier, refrigerator, gas and electric ranges, and all other equipment for teaching cooking, sewing, cleaning, and general home management. Hiss Stengel is in charge of the Homemaking department. This pt !ie sponsored by The Xeponset Hardware r H E Z K P H Y R CLASSES I AND II Freshmen and Sophomore girls are busily sewing in the homemaking room. Marlene Gould is pressing her garment as Beulah Christiansen, Janice Bigham, and Janice Stabler sew at the machine. Shirley Bennett is having Barbara Mercer mark her hem as Miss Stengel instructs them. Elaine DeShepper, Bernice Christiansen, Mary Lu Mercer, Betty Kuster and Carol Stabler are completing work on their garments. NEW LADY-TEACHERS’ LOUNGE A few of the girls in Homemaking III and IV who redecorated the teachers’ restroom are putting the finishing touches to it. LaVerne Wood is touching up woodwork with varnish as Beverly Gould tacks on the finished skirt for the dressing table. Elizabeth Golby is washing the mirror and Joyce Stabler and Patty Norton work on the slip cover for the sofa. 4 HOMEMAKING III AND IV In the Kitchen the Homemaking III and IV class is cooking. Ann Harvey is drying dishes as Regina Golby washes them. Bonnie Kimmerling and Caryl Verbout have just finished making a cake which Harriet Krahn is placing in the oven. Carol Blake is putting a soiled dishcloth in the clothes hamper. Beside her Donna Swearingen is putting milk in the refrigerator. Lillie Miller is looking for a suitable recipe and Barbara Curran is checking equipment. Sylvia Swearingen is cooking at the stove and Miss Stengel is offering suggestions as the need arises. This page sponsored by — Harry Armstrong’s Texaco Service Station, Neponset, Illinois ------------------------------The Zephyr HOMEMAKING ACTIVTY 4. Homemaking I and II are combined as one class this year and Home-making III and IV are also being taught as one class. Homemaking I and II have been making a study of food preservation, art principles, basic clothing construction methods, garment construction, general health including good grooming, diseases, care of patients ill with disease and diets necessary, foods including breakfasts, dinners, etiquette, and child care. A nursery school for pre-school children is a project for this class and also serving the school board banquet in April in addition to serving several dinners. The first project of the year for the Homemaking III and IV class consisted of decorating the lady teachers’ rest room. The woodwork was refinished, draperies were made for the four windows, a desk was refinished and made into a dressing table, a chair was covered of the same material matching the dressing table, and draperies, a bedspread was made for the cot and a pillow covered, and a valence was also made for a shelf. This class also made a study of desserts, one dish meals, advanced nutrition, and consumer education. This included individual projects consisting of a collection of reliable information about an article they were interested in such as silver, china, crystal, electrical equipment, etc. Problems facing the consumer and how some of these problems may be conquered were also included in this unit. Advanced clothing construction which involves suit making and other garment construction presenting new problems and family relationships are also projects being studied. This class prepared and served two banquets for the agriculture teachers of Section III which took place in the high school during the months of October and January. All classes of Homemaking participated in making gifts which varied from stuffed animals to embroidered pillow cases as Christmas projects during the two weeks prceeding Christmas vacation. An evening class was conducted during February and March for mothers and women of the community. The main subject was textile painting. This page sponsored by — — — — — — — — — The Cottage Inn—Ann Norton, Prop. The Zephyr----------------------- F. H. A. 4 One of the first meetings of F.H.A. this year consisted of the installation of the new officers which are as follows: (There girls are in the picture at the right.) President....................Beverly Gould Vice President...Bernice Christiansen Sec.-Treas...........Elizabeth Golby Reporters...Pat Norton, Joyce Stabler Parliamentarian......Barbara Curran Degree Chairman...............Cherie Lyford Artist.......................LaVerne Wood World Friendship has been the theme for the year in our Neponset Chapter. This has included a study of a different country each month. Two of our faculty members who have spent some time in foreign countries gave interesting accounts of clothing, food, and customs characteristic of the country they visited. Actual preparation of foods characteristic of the country of the month was also included in our activities. Among some of the activities the F.H.A. girls participated in are: selling doughnuts and coffee at the tractor rodeo given in the fall; sponsoring triple “C” week standing for courtesy, cooperation, and consideration. This included five skits displaying good and bad manners in various situations which were presented before the student body. They sponsored the Snake Dance, pep session, and the decorating of the school gym for Homecoming. An all school wiener roast; scavenger hunt; and dancing were also sponsored. One of the largest projects of F.H.A. this year was Parents’ Night. This included a potluck supper, a skit explaining the purpose of F.H.A. and carrying This page sponsored by out the World Friendship theme throughout the evening. Bunco served as entertainment for the group. Pictures to the left illustrate the program. The annual F.H.A. Christmas tea was given for the mothers and faculty. Christmas gifts made by the girls were displayed, the room was appropriately decorated, and the food was prepared by the girls. Some German cookies were made for the tea since Germany was the country we studied in December. We also participated in sending gifts to Germany for the Christmas Festival and have been corresponding with several foreign pen-pals. Beverly Gould and Elizabeth Golby were our representatives to the House of Delegates Meeting in October at Peoria, 111. We were very happy to have Mrs. Luther, our Chapter mother elected as sectional mother at this meeting. Bernice Christiansen attended the F.H.A. Leadership Camp at East Bay in Bloomington during the summer. Since there was not a specific place for the materials needed in our F.H.A. work, several members painted an old cabinet in F.H.A. colors. This serves as part of our F.H.A. Nook. During two weeks in the month of February each member had a secret heart sister for whom they did daily favors as cleaning lockers and washing bath towels. Small gifts were exchanged at the end of the period when each member learned the name of her heart sister. Our Chapter plans to attend the Spring Rally which is held in April. Dr. F. J. Stewart, Kewanee, Illinois T H r. Z F. P H Y K MUSIC AND DRAMATICS DEPARTMENT Students who desire training in music or acting may take part in school operettas, plays, music and play contests. Hand and chorus classes are offered. The school has three pianos and a fete musical instruments. Most of the students supply their own instruments. Miss Haseltine is the director of the department. She and her students have had the opportunity to provide musical programs for the Athletic Banquet, Mothers Club, Bureau County Republican Rally banquet and other community and school affairs. This page sponsored by — — ----The Neponset High School Freshman Class T H E Z F. P H V R BOYS’ CHORUS The boys’ chorus meets in the history room under the direction of Miss Haseltine. In the top picture they are singing Santa Lucia. Robert Carlson, Robert Colgan, Kenneth Stabler, Wendell Yepsen, Richard Daniel, George Ouart, John Swearingen, Leslie Girven, and Neil Burnett are watching the director. Cherie Lyford is acting as their accompanist. BAND The band has been resumed after a lapse of two years. Miss Haseltine is our director. At the left in the picture is Barbara Mercer, Carol Stabler, and Betty Kuster who play cornets and Janice Stabler operates the cymbals. Directly behind them are Mary Ann Christiansen who plays the clarinet, Carol Blake, the piano, and Harriet Krahn, the saxophone. Mary Lu Mercer and Marlene Gould play snare drums and Joyce Stabler plays the big base drum. Sitting next to Joyce is Donna Swearingen playing the baritone horn and Janice Bigham playing the base horn beside Robert Colgan. He plays the trombone. At the extreme right is Miss Haseltine directing the group. The band made its first public appearance at the Republican banquet, Feb. 15. GIRLS’ CHORUS The Sophomore girls do not have chorus with the regular class because it conflicts with other classes. Under the direction of Miss Haseltine the entire chorus has given a Christmas Cantata and provided music at public events. Front row, left to right are: Miss Haseltine, director; Mary Ann Christiansen, Barbara Curran, Harriet Krahn, Betty Kuster, Elaine DeSchepper, Carol Stabler, Joyce Stabler, and LaVerne Wood. Middle row: Lillie Miller, Carol Verbout, Beverly Gould, Patty Norton, Donna Swearingen, Janice Stabler, Elizabeth Golby, and Janice Bigham. Back row: Shirley Bennett, Barbara Mercer, Beulah Christiansen, Bernice Christiansen, Anna Mae Harvey, Marlene Gould, Mary Lu Mercer, Carol Blake, and Cherie Lyford. This page sponsored by ----Golden Bros. Trucking Service, Kewanee, Illinois ONE ACT PLAY CONTEST T H E Z E !� II Y R The “Little Eight” one act play contest was held at LaMoille on February 16. The contest started in the morning and continued into the evening. Neponset won two actor’s parts. Kenneth Stabler was named as the best actor of all boys’ parts from all the plays. Carol Blake was given honorable mention of the girls. The play which we presented was a comedy entitled “Cousin Ann,” written by Provence. The cast of girls was selected by tryouts from speech class while the boys won their parts by tryouts open to anyone in the High School. The Theme and Cast Follows Cousin Ann, Mary Ann Christiansen, a relative from the West, comes to visit her Eastern relatives, Lillie Miller and daughter, Carol Blake. They believe her to be poor and try to keep her from visiting. Carol is in love with John Gunning, a young suitor, and trys to take him away from Elizabeth Golby who is Lillie’s adopted daughter. Lillie tries to attract Joe Stetson, a wealthy widower. When Cousin Ann arrives it is learned that she is wealthy. Joe Stetson proposes to her and John and Elizabeth plan to be married. Lillie and Carol are left out but are forgiven for their selfishness. Kenneth Stabler is the son of Lillie and adds humor by his interference with the motives of the other characters. THE ALL SCHOOL PLAY “Miss Jimmy” by Provence The three act, all school play, is a laughable comedy about college life. It is under the direction of Miss Haseltine. Tryouts for the cast of characters were held for anyone in the student body who desired to participate. Several students entered and those who received highest grades were selected. One Freshman, two Juniors and six Seniors comprise the cast. THE CAST Louise, a Sophomore at Brier College for Women........................Carol Blake Florence, her roommate............................................Barbara Curran Catherine, a Junior living across the hall...................Mary Ann Christiansen Doris, her Freshman roommate......................................Elizabeth Gol’oy Harriet, a Senior, next door.........................................Cherie Lyford Droopy, the colored man of all work....................................John Gunning Miss Watkins, Dean of Women for the College..........................Lillie Miller Jimmy, a Junior, being initiated at State College...........................Kenneth Stabler Prof. Frazier, Rhoades Scholar and teacher......................................Joe Stetson This page sponsored by - - Larry’s Garage, Kewanee, Illinois LASALLE MUSIC CONTEST The Z e p hy r Neponset High School was well represented at the district music contest at LaSalle, on March 25. Six cars filled with contestants, parents and friends attended. The Neponset participants earned fifteen medals with three of them in first division. Those winning first place in the contest will go to the State Contest, April 28, at Macomb. They are as follows: Neil Burnett, solo; Kenneth Stabler, solo; and Carol Blake, solo; with Cherie Lyford as accompanist. The second place winners were: Ann Harvey, Berniece Christiansen, Cherie Lyford, Barbara Curran, and George Ouart, in the solo division. Also the girls’ ensemble, which was composed of Joyce CHRISTMAS A Christmas Cantata, “A Night at the Inn,” was held on December 14, 1949 and directed by our music instructor. Miss Haseltine. The theme of the cantata was the night at the Inn when the Christ Child was born. It combined music and speaking with the first and third acts speaking and the second act Christmas songs by the chorus. The main characters were Cherie Ann Lyford as Mary; John Martin Gunning as Joseph; Lillie Miller as Dorcus; Caryl This page sponsored hy Stabler, Ann Harvey, Elizabeth Golby, Carol Blake, Mary Ann Christiansen, and Barbara Curran. Mary Ann Christiansen won a second place medal for her clarinet solo. The boys’ ensemble was placed in the third division, and members were: Neil Burnett, Kenneth Stabler, George Ouart. Leslie Girven, John Swearingen, and Robert Carlson. Also, in this division, were two pianists, Harriet Krahn and Donna Mae Swearingen. The accompanists were: Cherie Lyford, Carol Blake, Donna Mae Swearingen, and Harriet Krahn. Miss Haseltine, director, presented the medals to the winners in the assembly the following Monday. CANTATA Rae Verbout as Marta; Mary Ann Christiansen as Abilgail; Neil Burnett, Kenneth Stabler, and George Ouart as the three wise men. The shepherds were Bob Carlson as Jethro; John Swearingen, Wendell Yepsen, and Richard Daniels. LaVerne Wood, Carol Blake, Elizabeth Golby, and Barbara Curran read verses from the Bible at the beginning of the acts. This well known Christmas story was appreciated by all who attended. ---Coyne’s Plumbing, Kewanee, Illinois T H r. Z F, P H Y R ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Three major sports, football, basketball, track, are offered by the Athletic Department. The department enters teams in the Little-Eight conference in Bttreau Comity. These sports make up a large part of the extra-curricular activities in the school. Other minor sports are participated in, in the physical education classes. The department has ample facilities which include a football field, gymnasium, dressing room and supply room. New uniforms and other equipment has recently been made available to all who participate. Mr. Fitzpatrick has managed the Athletic Department for the past three and one-half years. This page sponsored by Taylor Son Hudson Dealers—Kewanee, Illinois Thf. Z e p h y r FOOTBALL TEAM Back row: Wilbur Bennett, Pat Kaine, John Hiese. Front row: James Bennett, Joe Stetson, Wayne Gerrond, Thomas Pratt, John Golby. SQUAD Back row: Robert Colgan, Neil Burnett, Wilbur Bennett, James Bennett, John Gunning. Joseph Stetson, Pat Kaine, Wayne Gerrond, Thomas Pratt and Coach Thomas Fitzpatrick. Front row: Robert Carlson, John Swearingen, Donald Gerrond. Wendell Yepsen, Glenn Quart, Maurice Yepsen. John Hiese. John Golby. Wyanet Game LaMoille Game Manlius Game LaMoille Game Wyanet Game Manlius Game This pa e sponsored by Harvey Beery’s Barber Shop, Kewanee, Illinois — 1' H F. Z E P H Y R FOOTBALL 4. After two weeks of hard practice, Ne-ponset’s squad of 18 men had their first game. It was a practice game with Sheffield which we won by a score of 9 to 6. Neponset played their first conference game with Manlius on September 23. We could not stop Manlius fast backs and they ran to a 40 to 6 victory. Jim Bennett made Neponset’s only score on a pass. On the following Friday Neponset and Ohio battled to a 19 to 19 tie on Ohio’s field. Neponet had to come from behind twice to earn the tie. Our next game was with Wyanet. After a hard fought 6 to 6 first quarter Wyanet broke loose with 13 points in the next quarter and went on to win the game 38 to 20. On October 13, Buda THE Scores of all the games: Neponset 6 Manlius 40 Neponset 19 Ohio 19 Neponset 20 Wyanet 38 Neponset 19 Buda 28 Neponset 20 LaMoille 39 Neponset 20 Tiskilwa 56 Neponset 39 Sheffield 12 Individual Scorers: John Heise .........................80 James Bennett ......................20 Wilbur Bennett......................18 John Golby .........................14 Pat Kaine ..........................12 edged Neponset 28 to 19 in a close, hard fought battle. We led at half time 13 to 7 but Buda rallied in the last quarter. Pat Kaine, John Heise and John Golby made the Neponset touchdowns. The following Friday Neponset met LaMoille on Neponset’s home field. After a 14 to 13 first half LaMoille came back strong to win the game 39 to 20. On October 28 we went over to Tiskil-wa. After a hard fought first half, Tis-kilwa let loose to win in the second half 56 to 20. In our final game of the year Neponset walloped Sheffield by a score of 39 to 12. It was a game that meant the cellar or sixth place in the conference. We got sixth place and Sheffield the cellar. RECORD 1949 Little Eight Football Conference: Won Lost Tied Manlius 7 0 0 Wyanet 6 1 0 Tiskilwa 5 2 0 LaMoille 4 3 0 Buda 3 4 0 Neponset 1 5 1 Ohio 1 5 1 Sheffield 0 7 0 This page sponsored by The Neponset High School Athletic Department T H F. Z E P H V R BASKETBALL PICTURES SQUAD Back row: Coach Thomas Fitzpatrick, Donald Gerrond, Robert Carlson, John Stewart, Thomas Pratt, John Gunning, Neil Burnett, Wilbur Bennett, Principal C. H. Ammon. Middle row: John Swearingen, Kenneth Stabler, Leslie Girven, Maurice Yepson. Willis Wood, Wendell Yepson. Front row: James Verbout, John Heise, Wayne Gerrond, James Bennett, Pat Kaine. Wayne Gerrond, John Gunning, Thomas Pratt, Wilbur Bennett, Pat Kaine, James Verbout, James Bennett, John Heise, Neil Burnett. INDIVIDUAL POSES SECOND PAGE Gerrond Running Kaine After Shot Briefing on Game Tactics Heise Lay-up Shot Gerrond Jump Ball Bureau Township in Little 8 Tournament Manlius in Little 8 Tournament Bennett Jumping Kaine Rebounding Mineral Game Ohio Game Gerrond Blocking Shot Gerrond Tip to Bennett This p He sponsored by Ford Motor Sales, Kewanee, Illinois The Z e ph yr BASKETBALL 4 Neponset’s basketball team of 1949-50 experienced the most successful season in a number of years. The team won 11 out of 20 regular scheduled games and two out of four tournament games, making an overall season record of 13 wins, 11 losses. Eighteen boys reported to the first practice. Of these four were returning lettermen, Wayne Gerrond, center; John Heise, forward; Pat Kaine, guard; and James Bennett forward. These four were joined by Jim Verbout, a guard. The other boys were cn the B squad and helped substitute the A team. We started out by losing our first three games by a combined total of five points. Then we began winning and won the next two by overwhelming scores. By the time the Christmas vacation came we had won four and lost five. The next games were in the Little Eight Tournament. In our first game we beat previously unbeaten Bureau. Then lost a very close one to Manlius in the semi-finals but went on to beat Tiskilwa for the third place trophy. After the tournament we went on winning games and finally ended up with a 5-3 conference record. This record tied us with Ohio for third place. In the district tournament we were surprised by Annawan, a team which we had previously beaten twice. They eked out a two-point victory. In the freshman-sophomore tournament at Annawan, the Zephyrs defeated Annawan but lost by one point to Min eral. They went on to win third place easily by defeating Ohio. The B team won 15 and lost five games and only lost one in the Little Eight Conference. In the Bureau County scoring race. Lew Sisler of Ohio was tops with 495 points. Wayne Gerrond of Neponset placed seventh with 299 points, an average of 13 per game. In Little Eight scoring Gerrond was fourth and John Heise was tenth. Little Eight Conference Standings: W. L. T. P. O. P. Bureau Twp......6 2 353 317 LaMoille 6 2 379 369 Neponset 5 3 327 329 Ohio 5 3 354 363 Buda 4 4 364 343 Sheffield ......4 4 455 356 Wyanet .........2 6 305 346 Manlius 2 6 330 380 Tiskilwa .......2 6 343 384 This page sponsored by — — — — — — — Larson’s Furniture Store, Kevvanee, Illinois T H E Z E P H Y K TRACK The picture to the right shows the last year’s track members and the candidates for this year’s team. The boys are shown with their new track suits of T shirts with the Zephyr across them and red trunks. Left to right, back row: Robert Colgan, John Gunning, James Bennett, Wayne Gerrond, Joe Stetson, John Stewart, Donald Crockett. Middle row: C. H. Ammon, Principal, Kenneth Stabler, John Swearingen, Neil Burnett, Pat Kaine, and Coach Thomas Fitzpatrick. Front row: John Heise, Robert Carlson, George Quart, Tom Ahlgren, John Golby, and James Verbout. 4' CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders are shown here yelling Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight. Left to right are: Regina Golby, Pat Norton, Elizabeth Golby, and Barbara Curran. They are dressed in new suits that were obtained this year. 4 “N” CLUB Each of the boys at the right has earned letters in either football, basketball or track. Left to right: Kenneth Stabler, Donald Crockett, Pat Kaine, Tom Pratt, Wayne Gerrond, James Bennett, Joe Stetson, Wilbur Bennett, John Golby, and John Heise. In the front row are the cheerleaders, Barbara Curran, Elizabeth Golby, Pat Norton, and Regina Golby who have also earned letters. This page sponsored by H. G. Larson, Registered Jeweler — American Gem Society, Kewanee, Illinois — T H E Z E P II Y R TRACK Track is our third major sport in which individuals have a chance to excell in running, jumping and throwing. Three lettermen form the nucleus of the Ne-ponset track team this yea Thev are Joe Stetson in the shotput, John Golby in the half mile, and John Heise in the dashes, pole vault, and relay. The rest of the participants are mostly Freshmen and Sophomores. A good relay team is expected, based on the performances of the Freshmen in last year’s grade school meets. The Zephyr’s chart includes four tri- N” The “N” club is an honorary club made up of the students who have earned letters. Those who have been awarded letters are: Seniors—John Heise football 3, basketball 2, track 1; John Golby, football 3. track 1; Joe Stetson, football 4, track 1; Wayne Gerrond, football 1, basketball 2; John Gunning, basketball 1; Barbara Curran, cheerleading 3. Juniors—Pat Kaine, football 3, basketball 2; Wilbur Bennett, football 2, basketball 1; James Bennett, football 3, bas- angular meets, the Galva relays and the Little Eight Conference get-together at Tiskilwa. The schedule follows. April 11, Neponset and Manlius at Tiskilwa. April 18, LaMoille and Wyanet at Neponset. April 25, Neponset and Bureau Township at Buda. April 28, Galva relays. May 2, Sheffield and Ohio at Neponset. May 9, Little Eight conference meet at Tiskilwa. CLUB ketball 2; Tom Pratt, football 1, basketball 1; Don Crockett, football 1 Elizabeth Golby, cheerleading 3; Regina Golby. cheerleading 2; Patty Norton, cheerleading 3. Sophomores—Jim Verbout, basketball 1; Neil Burnett, basketball 1; Wendell Yepson, football manager 1. Freshmen—Kenneth Stabler, football 1. Track letters are awarded at the end of the school year. OUR CHEERLEADERS Early in the fall, tryouts are held in front of the assembly by prospective cheerleaders. The candidates are chosen by ballot by the student body. This year Barbara Curran, Regina Golby, Elizabeth Golby, and Patty Norton were elected to cheer for the Zephyrs. Patty, Elizabeth, and Barb have been cheerleaders This page sponsored by — — — — — for three years and this is Regina’s second year. For the basketball season the girls were provided with new cheerleading suits, which were made by Mrs. Dean Scott. They consist of maroon corduroy vests and skirts with grey rayon blouses. — — The Star-Courier, Kewance, Illinois I h e Zephyr PHYSICAL EDUCATION GIRLS Physical Education is required of all girls. Various games are played such as volley ball, girls’ basketball, soccer, and baseball. Every Friday they dance in the gym. The Texas Schottisch proves to be very popular. Some of the girls, who wanted to learn social dancing were taught by others in the class. In the top picture the Freshmen and Sophomores are playing basketball. Janice Bigham is holding the ball while Janice Stabler and Betty Kuster get ready to jump. Left to right around the circle are: Marlene Gould, Shirley Bennett, Elaine DeSchepper, Carol Stabler, Mary Lu Mercer, Beulah Christiansen, Barbara Mercer, and Bernice Christiansen. The second picture shows the Junior and Senior girls dancing the Texas Schottisch. In the center Mary Ann Christiansen and Cherie Lyford lead the dance. At the extreme left and going right around the circle are Barbara Curran, Regina Golby, Anna Mae Harvey, Lillie Miller, Carol Blake, Sylvia Swearingen, Faye Stabler, Harriet Krahn, Bonnie Kemerling, Joyce Stabler, Elizabeth Golby, Patty Norton, Carol Verbout, Beverly Gould, Donna Swearingen, and La Verne Wood. 4 BOYS Physical Education is also required for all boys. Those who are out for the major sports are not required to attend classes when the sport is in season. All different types of athletic games are played which include Volley Ball, Basketball, Archery, Ping-Pong, Track, Shuffle Board, and Touch Football and Badminton. Various intramural tournaments are held of which basketball is the most popular. In the third picture Arnold Schmidt, George Ouart, Thomas Ahlgren, and John Bates are playing ping-pong. In the bottom picture at the left Robert Colgan and Richard Daniel are shoving the discs back to Joe Stetson and John Golby in a game of shuffle board. This page sponsored by - Andrews and Andrews, Lawyers, Kewanee, Illinois FOOTBALL BANQUET The Zeph y r In February, the football team and cheerleaders, were guests of honor at a banquet in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Golby. Everyone enjoyed a bountiful meal served by Mrs. Golby and helpers. A feature of the evening was the cutting of an elaborately decorated cake by Coach Tom Fitzpatrick. The massive cake was decorated with a miniature football and playing field, goal post and all. After the meal, lettermen elected a captain for the coming season. James Bennett was chosen to lead the Zephyrs in “50.” Additional entertainment was provided by Gordon Burnett who showed movies of Neponset football games of the past season. ATHLETIC BANQUET Neponset’s fourth annual athletic banquet was held on March 22. Cheerleaders, and boys who participated in major sports were guests of the Neponset Post of American Legion. The banquet included a dinner prepared by the Methodist Ladies’ Aid society. Approximately 180 people were served. Following the dinner, a talk was given by H. V. “Shorty” Almquist, head football coach of Rock Island High School. He illustrated the qualities of a winning team by telling of his own experiences while playing football for the University of Minnesota. After the talk, Coach Fitzpatrick presented letter awards in football and basketball. This page sponsored by The Neponset High School Sophomore Class r H E Z K P H Y R N. H. S. CHEERS Go Team Go Go Team Go Go Team Go Team! Go Team Go Fight Team Fight Fight Team Fight Fight Team Fight Team Fight Team Fight Win Team Win Win Team Win Win Team Win Team Win Team Win! We’ve got the Coach! We’ve got the Team! We’ve got the Pep! We’ve got the Steam! Coach, Team, Pep. Steam! 15 rahs for the whole darn team! rah, rah, rah, rah, rah rah, rah, rah, rah, rah rah, rah, rah, rah, rah Team, Team, Team! Who? Team! Who? Team! Who? Neponset! N-E-P-O-N-S-E-T rah! N-E-P-O-N-S-E-T rah! NEPONSET, Neponset Rah! Sickaloo! Sickala! Sick-a-hun-doom da! Neponset High School, rah, rah, rah! Sheffield’s got jazz! Sheffield’s got swing! But Boy! Neponset’s got everything! With a down Beat! With an up Beat! With a Beat Beat Beat! Beat Sheffield! Beat Sheffield! Beat, Beat Sheffield! We’re from Neponset There’s no one any prouder, And if you don’t believe us. We’ll yell a little louder, We’re from Neponset, There’s no one any prouder And if you don’t believe us. We’ll yell a little louder. YEAH! NEPONSET! When you’re up you’re up When you’re down you’re down When you’re up against Neponset You’re upside down! N-E-P, Rah, Rah, O-N-S, Rah, Rah. E, Rah, T, Rah, Neponset, Rah, Rah! Two Bits Four Bits Six Bits, a Dollar All for Neponset Stand up and Hollar! Yeah, Neponset, Yeah, High, Yeah, Yeah, Neponset, High! With a Z With an E With a Z-E-P With an H With a Y With a H-Y-R With a Z-E-P-H-Y-R-S! Zephyrs! Zephyrs! Zephyrs! 2-4-6-8 Who do we appreciate T-E-A-M. T-E-A-M Team, team, team. T-E-A-M, T-E-A-M, T-E-A-M, Team, team, team. Who? Team; Who? Team! Who? NEPONSET! Go, Zephyrs, Go Go, Zephyrs, Go Go, Zephyrs Go, Zephyrs GO, GO, GO. Go, Team, Go Go, Team, Go Oskie Wow-wow Skinie Wow-wow Yeah, Team, Wow. This page sponsored by T H e Zep h y r N. H. S. CHEERS Maroon and Gray fight, fight, Maroon and Gray fight, fight, Who fight? We fight! Maroon and Gray fight! Fight! With an F-I-G-H-T! With an F-I-G-H-T! With an F-I-G-H-T! Fight ’em Neponset! Fight ’EM! We’ve Got a Coach! We’ve Got a Yell! We’ve Got a Team, That Fights like -----Rickety, Rackety, Russ! We’re not allowed to CUSS! But never the less, You must confess, There’s NOTHING THE MATTER WITH N. H. S! Boomalaka! Boomalaka! Bow-Wow-Wow! Chicalaka! Chicalaka! Chow-Chow-Chow! Boomalaka, Chicalaka, Who are We? Neponset High School! Yes SIREE! Swing ’em High! Swing ’em Low! Come on Neponset! Let’s GO! We’ve got a team that’s better by far We’ve got a team that’s eight to the bar We’ve got a team that won’t be beat We’ve got a team with a boogie beat With a rah! rah! rah! rah! rah! With a rah! rah! rah! rah! rah! With a rah! rah! rah! rah! rah! Go Team Go! Go Team Go! Oskee-Wow-Wow! Skinee-Wow-Wow! Neponset, Wow! B-E-A-T, B-E-A-T, B-E-A-T! Beat, Beat, Beat! Beat Bureau! Beat Bureau! Beat Beat BUREAU! END-CENTER—TACKLE—GUARD! Get your Man and Get him HARD! HIT HIM HIGH! HIT HIM LOW! Come on NEPONSET! LET’S GO! Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight, (Clap, Clap, Clap, Clap,) Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight, (Clap, Clap, Clap, Clap,) Fight ’em Fair! Fight ’em Square! Fight ’em Neponset, Fight ’Em! Shoot ’em from the left! Shoot ’em from the right! Shoot ’em from the center! And fight, fight, fight! Yeah, Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Yeah, Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Yeah, Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Neponset, Rah! Kazowie! Kazowie! Kazowie! Kazay! Get Out! Get Out! Get Out of the Way! Maroon and Gray, Maroon and Gray! Neponset! Neponset! Neponset! Rip Rap! Zip Zap! Zip Zap Zeam! T-E-A-M, team, team, team! Yeah, Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Yeah, Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Yeah, Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Neponset, Rah! Yeah, Coach! Yeah, Fitzpatrick! Yeah, Yeah, Coach Fitzpatrick! SSSsssssssssssssssssss BOOM BAH! NEPONSET RAH! This page sponsored by The Kewanee Motor Company T HE Z K I H Y R ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT All other departments have many classes and extra curricular activities. However, the whole school takes part in many things such as Homecoming, noon recreation, parties, etc. The Booster club is responsible for student conduct and enthusiasm and planning the above activities. It is composed of two members from each class; Seniors, Wayne Gerrond and Barbara Curran; juniors, Carol Blake and James Bennett; Sophomores, XVendel! Yep-sen and Shirley Bennett; Freshmen, Janice Stabler and Robert Carlson. Mr. Ammon is in charge. This page sponsored by The Ncponset High School F. H. A. T H i Z K P H Y R OUR PROM 4. February in the year 1949 found the Juniors beginning preparations for their prom. From that time on this class was kept very busy. Many times they worked after school and after supper doing the many things which would make their prom a success. The festivities of the prom were begun with a banquet at the Kewanee Hotel. The Dutch Theme, which was used throughout all decorations, could be seen here also. The nut cups were miniature wind mills. The programs had a picture of a Dutch girl on them. Following the banquet we returned to the High School to dance. Doc Hunt’s orchestra furnished the music for the evening. The Dutch Theme was very prevalent in the decoration of the gym. White streamers hung low from the ceiling in the shape of a Dutch roof. Flower filled window boxes attached to white window frames hung from the wall. Along the wall following the curve of the stage was a dike. All across the top of the dike were hundreds of tulips. A blue windmill bordered by tulips sat at the east end of the gym. As the blades of the windmill revolved they cast a shadow across the floor. Punch was served by Barbara Mercer and Shirley Bennett. During intermission Marlene Gould and Mary Mercer entertained with a Dutch tap dance. This page sponsored by The Neponset High School Junior Class HOMECOMING 4 The Zephyr Neponset held its annual Homecoming celebration October 7, this year. Festivities opened Oct. 6, at 7:30 p. m., with the townspeople joining in a Snake Dance which gathered in the business district. The procession marched to the football field where a pep rally was held around a huge bonfire. Talks were given by fans and faculty members. Cheers and school songs were given by the student body. The team showed what they planned to do to Wyanet by throwing a Wyanet dummy player into the fire. The football game opened at 3:00 p. m. with Neponset against Wyanet. The football field was decorated with crepe paper around the goal posts and the letters WELCOME ALUMNI were posted on the side of the high school building. Wyanet won an easy victory over Neponset but the Homecoming celebration was not yet over. Spin Lawrence’s orchestra played for the Homecoming Dance which began at 9:00 p. m. At 10:30 the annual coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen was held. Hugo Block, King of 1948, crowned John Golby. King of 1949 and the Queen of 1948, Mary Ann Christiansen, crowned Barbara Curran, Queen of the 1949 Homecoming. Attendants to the Queen and King were Cherie Lyford, Elizabeth Golby, Regina Golby, Wayne Gerrond, Joe Stetson, and John Heise. Carol Blake and Kenneth Stabler sang solos, after which the King and Queen, accompanied by the attendants, led a grand march. The gymnasium was prettily decorated with blue streamers from which silver stars hung. Black silouettes of boys and girls decorated the walls bordering the gymnasium. This page sponsored by — — — — Edwards Nash Sales—Kewanee, Illinois The Zephyr FRESHMEN The Freshmen were most cordially welcomed by the Sophomores for their annual initiation September 20. Girls were immediately dashed into the locker rooms and cleverly arrayed in feed sack blouses and peasant skirts with hoops at the bottom. Their stockings were most charming, being covered with many colors of paint. The hose were held in place with clothes pins. The boys were attired in gunny sacks of the latest fashion. Many of the boys seemed to have acquired a great deal of color in the most unusual places. They INITIATION wore high-heeled slippers. Both the boys and the girls were forced by the sophomores to crawl from one class to another on their hands and knees. Their knees were very sore by the end of school. A party was the highlight of the day and took place at the high school. The program was climaxed by a mock wedding and a graceful balloon dance. After the dance we had refreshments which consisted of ice cream and cookies. They were served by the sophomores who sponsored the party. F. H. A. WIENER ROAST The F.H.A. sponsored a wiener roast on October 19. With the help of some of the F.F.A. boys, a large fire was built at the west end of the campus. Everyone brought their own wieners and pitched into the game of roasting and eating. When everyone had eaten to his capacity we divided into even groups and went on a scavenger hunt. Every group had the same articles to get. The group that returned first with the most articles won. It was hard for every group to get all the articles but here are a few that were obtained. Coach “Fitzpatrick” sacrificed his cherished football letter to the hunt ; Emmy (Darlene Knapp) boiled an egg; Regina (Jean) Golby pilfered a “spittoon” from the Rummy Parlor. The C. J. Lyfords donated their antique popcorn popper. Following the hunt everyone congregated at the high school. We concluded the evening by dancing. CHRISTMAS PARTY The Seniors erected and decorated a large tree in the study hall about a week before Christmas. Each student placed his name in a hat and drew another for gift exchange. The gifts were placed under the tree in the gym on December 19 when the Seniors played host to the rest of the school. As the guests arrived they played “50.” Later the program was varied with dancing and games such as This page sponsored by passing lifesavers on a toothpick. While the guests were eating their refreshments, Santa Claus came to visit us. He passed out the gifts, and talked with all the “kiddies.” Gifts varied from rattles to cigars. Santa stayed as long as he dared before rushing back to the North Pole to his work (after he took Christy home, that is). The Neponset 1 Iigh School Senior Cla.vs T H K Z F. P H V R SENIOR SNAPSHOTS Prom Workers Party Clean Up A Visit From Santa Pass the Life Saver King and Queen Senior Girls Musclemen Cherie Barb Quite Chummy! King’s Court Ann Christy This page sponsored by Jim Milnes Garage—Kewanee, Illinois -------------------The Zephyr VALENTINE PARTY Following the Malden-Neponset bas ketball game the students remained for the Valentine Party which was sponsored by the Freshman class. The evening was spent dancing and playing games. We enjoyed especially, the style show put on by four designers and their models. Wendell Yepson designed a beautiful wedding dress and train. Wayne Gerond modeled this creation and looked stunning. Mr. Ammon was smartly attired in a street dress and wore a large picture hat. This creation was the work of Mrs. Ammon. Willis Wood created a beach costume for his model, Pat Kaine. John Heise modeled an extremely low (to the belt line) cocktail dress designed by George Ouart. The audience was pleased to have an opportunity to view the latest in fashions. ST. PATRICK’S PARTY This year the Juniors combined a St. Patrick’s party with our annual hobo reunion. Everyone came dressed as a hobo for this event. Overalls, straw hats, patches and torn shirts were in style. The party was begun with mixed dancing. About nine o’clock a program was put on by some of the more talented hobos. Marlene Gould and Mary Mercer tap-danced. The famous corn-cob sextette corned up a number or two. They were Wink, Joyce, Carol, LaVerne, Donna and Regina. MAGAZINE SALES On October 10, 1949 a representative from the Curtis Circulation Company interested the students in having a magazine campaign for the benefit of collecting money for their class treasury. The campagin started October 10, 1949 and ended October 17, 1949. The person who made the highest number of sales was to be given his choice of a portable radio or a beautiful wrist watch. When the campaign closed, Jim Ver-bout was the highest salesman with S131.20 and Elaine DeShepper was second highest with $130.25. The class with the highest total of sales was the Freshman with $263.15. The Sophomore class was second with $214.60, and the Juniors had $37.70. Some of the main magazines sold were, The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies’ Home Journal, Country Gentlemen, Life, Time, Holiday, Sports Afield, and Open Road for Boys. This page sponsored by — — The Neponset High School F. F. A. The Zephyr SCHOOL SONG Pep Song (Tune to MAINE) N. H. S. our hats are off to you, We work and live and fight for you, Tc you we’ll give our hearts, For you we’ll do our parts, io you we’re always true, RAH!RAH!RAH! N. H. S. three rousing rah! rah! rahs! for you, Hail! Hail! NEPONSET HIGH, lo you we’re always true, N-E-P Rah. Rah! O-N-S Rah! Rah! E- Rah! T- Rah! NEPONSET HIGH. RAH! RAH! LOYALTY SONG Hail to Neponset High, Hail to Our School, VICTORY to our boys Fighting for You, FIGHT FOR YOU, May our true spirits shine, Always win or lose, For we love the N. H. S. NEPONSET, Our Dear School! NEPONSET WILL WIN! NEFONSET WILL WIN! NEFONSET WILL WIN! cl n- SCHOOL COLORS Maroon and Gray SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 1 School starts, one more year of work, we hope!!! 5 Labor Day, vacation all ready??? 9 Election of Class officers. 14 Tractor Rodeo, Chug-Chug-boy, this is fun!!! Try outs for cheerleaders. Boy were they good!!! 16 Football game with Sheffield, just paying them back for all the beatings they gave us. Score 9-6. 21 Freshmen initiation and party. Did you ever get the lipstick off, boys? 23 Football game with Manlius. Did we ever get taken for a roll!!! Score 40-6. 26 Mr. Pini sure has a pretty blue bow tie with white polka dots. 28 Gosh! Christy! Where did you get that cute name for Mr. Pini, namely “Mr. Petunia?’ 29 Voted for King and Queen. Thought we’d never get done voting!!! 30 Football game at Ohio—best game so far!!! Score 19-19. OCTOBER 4 Accounts of dreams of Golby and Christiansen were discussed. Hum-m! 5 Section 5 Ag. Teachers meeting here. 6 Magazine Salesman came. More work! Beginning of Homecoming festivities. Snake Dance and Bonfire. 7 There’s at least one time in a year when we can get out of class. Homecoming!!! Everybody has really been working. Football game at 3:00 with Wyanet. Score 38-20. We did have a good time at the dance even if we did lose the game. Barbara Curran and John Golby crowned King and Queen. 11 Fire Drill. Fastest we ever moved!!! 12 Boy! Are those girls in 4th period P. E. Class strong!!! Cracked a bat today! 13 First Six Weeks tests—wonder if we made it??? Darn referees!!! I wish they’d open their eyes. Football game with Buda. Score 28-19. Hey!!! The P. E. girls got a new bat!!! 14 Teachers’ Institute. They ought to keep them there a little longer!!! 18 Boys say that the conversation in the girls’ locker room is pretty good??? 19 What were a certain four seniors doing at noon over at Mr. Ammon’s barn? Just working, uh-huh!!! 20 Those Seniors are the limit!;! Come to school with a different sock on each foot and wear their shoes on the wrong feet. Dumb aren’t they??? 21 Football game with LaMoille. Shucks, we lost that one too!!! Score 39-20. 24 Neponset Frosh-Soph versus Bureau Township varsity. That was a pushover score 47-33 in our favor!!! 26 Is that band ever getting good!!! They are even together sometimes. 28 Football game at Tiskilwa. Man-oh- man, did they ever lay it on. Score 56-20. DIARY 29 What happened at Arnold’s surprise birthday party to make John Heise change his theme song to ZIP - Pa De Du Da??? Couldn’t have had anything to do with zippers, could it??? 31 What happened??? They have a jug in the town hall which has room enough for just 4 boys. Wonder who? NOVEMBER 2 Intelligence tests for Juniors and Seniors—poor kids!!! First snow flurries. Oboy!!! 4 I oftened wondered how things disappear in the girls’ locker room. Now I know. So does Blake and Bigham. 5 Football game with Sheffield. Revenge is so sweet and dear!!! Score 39-12. 8 Basketball started. We had an unexpected fire drill. John Golby was made fire chief. Try outs for Christmas Cantata. 9 Fire drill again—Arnold’s birthday. FHA potluck supper for parents. 10 Mary Ann got a spanking administered by J. Gunning and W. Gerrond. 11 Armistice Day vacation. Christy’s birthday. Hunting season is open, not only for rabbits. 15 George Washington alias Tommy Tucker was here. Good imitations!!! 16 Joe brought a can of fly spray. Cherie found that it stinks!!! Snowed. 18 Basketball game—non-conference with Buda. Didn’t matter too much. Does anybody know what happened after the game??? We’d like to know. 21 FFA Corn show. 23 Second Six Weeks tests. Hope, we make it!!! 24-25 Thanksgiving vacation. Now don’t anybody get bloated!!! 28 Miss Pletkovich takes leave of absence—Miss Cary new teacher. 29 Grass fire on Studley’s pasture. 30 Sure is a strong odor around here since Wayne has lost his shoes!!! DECEMBER 1 Basketball game Bureau Township. Darn stop watches!!! Score 30-29. 2 Gerrond’s learning a new shot. The team ought to change for the better. 3 Basketball game at Mineral. Their luck can’t hold out much longer. Score 41-40. 6 Basketball game with Annawan. Our luck finally changed!!! Home game. Score 57-26. 8 Who’s that good-looking Glamour Boy around school who has a birthday today??? John Heise—maybe??? 9 Basketball game at Tiskilwa. We won again!!! Score 5-32. 12 Christmas Cantata and play produced under the direction of Miss Haseltine by the Chorus and speech class. 13 Basketball game at Toulon. Our winning streak is broken. Score 61-37. SCHOOL 16 FHA Slumber Party!!! I’ll bet there wasn’t much slumbering done??? 17 Basketball game here with Sheffield. Score 75-33. Too bad!!! 19 How did the popcorn taste 4th period girls??? 20 Basketball game at Wyanet and we won. Conference game at that. Score 47-41. 21 Christmas Party sponsored by the Seniors. Santa Claus was here!!! 22 Basketball game with LaFayette. And another game to our credit. Score 52-39. Vacation starts—it’s about time. JANUARY 2 FFA moves to new shop. I wonder how Mr. Ammon liked the hose with the water coming out??? Wayne G. ought to know!!! 4 Little Eight Basketball Tournament starts. 5 Neponset plays Bureau in tournament. Score 46-43. Poor bureau!!! 6 We play Manlius. Score 33-37. Oh well, it was a good game. 7 What do you know, we got third place by beating Tiskilwa!!! 10 Senior pictures taken, also for the annual. Basketball game at Hennipen. Score 52-26. Our favor. 13 Bad luck today, it’s Friday the 13th. We won a basketball game at Manlius. Score 34-32. Bad luck for Manlius!!! 14 Darn!!! We lost to Mineral. Score 31-41. 17 FFA Big Game Dinner. Elk, Deer, and Antelope were served. 20 Semester Exams—Oh Brother!!! Basketball game with Buda here. Score 37-34 and we won. 21 Basketball game at LaFayette. Score 61-46. Too bad, boys!!! 25 Senior proofs came—what a sight!!! 26 Mr. Pini is sick today. Oboy, no English classes!!! 27 Mr. Pini is still sick. What happened to Blake??? She caught a ball in P. E 30 Thanks Mr. Stoker, we knew you wouldn’t forget to give us a holiday!!! 31 Those underclassmen must really be good looking to get their pictures taken again. Miss Haseltine wasn’t at school. FEBRUARY 1 Barbara Curran elected DAR award winner. 2 Can you imagine Wayne and John Gunning studying during the noon hour??? 3 Basketball game at LaMoille. Oh! Oh! Score 46-41 against us. 7 Who’s playing that beautiful music in school??? John Golby??? Could be. Hennepin here for basketball game. Score 76-33. About time we rule with an iron hand. 8 Why were Wink and Christy running DIARY around the gym at noon so many times??? 9 Who kicked Joe in the leg? He’s walking on crutches. 10 Teachers’ Institute. Goody!!! Game with Malden here. Score 54-38. Yipee! 13 No School. The weather finally broke down and gave us a holiday. 14 Basketball game with Anna wan there. Score 50-34. Hope we win again??? 16 Little Eight Play Contest. Kenny got 1st major boys’ role and Carol Blake received honorable mention. Good going kids!!! 17 Basketball game with Ohio (conference). We got third rating cause we won. Score 55-34. 22 One Act Play, “TAKE A LETTER,” presented by the Speech class and given second period. District Tournament—we play Annawan. Got beat 43-41. 27 I hear Mary Ann likes snow pretty well??? No girls’ P. E. too cold. 3 Fourth six weeks test.t Don’t study too hard!!! 7 Frosh-Soph Tournament at Annawan —We play Annawan and we won. Score 47-27. 9 Played Mineral and got beat by one point, 34-33. Darn!!! 11 Another trophy—3rd place Frosh-Soph Tournament. Beat Ohio. Score 53-32. 17 St. Patrick’s sponsored by Juniors. More fun???!!! 22 Athletic Banquet sponsored by the Legion. 25 Music Contest—Woe is us!!! 27 Medals given in assembly for contest. 31 Booster Club Party. What happened that night??? APRIL 1 All Fool’s day??? 4 Sophomore girls served the Sophomore boys. Hope they’re still alright?? 5 School Board Banquet. Gosh!!! I wonder if they’ll live through it. 7 Good Friday Vacation. Another holi- day!!! 11-18-25 Track meets. Boy can we run!!!’?? 21 FFA Party. They really know how to put on a party. 28-29 State Music Contest. 28 Galva Relays. Keep running. MAY 2 Little Eight Track Meet. 5 Little Eight Music Festival. 6 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. It was just heavenly. 12 All School Play, “Miss Jimmy.” It was a killer-diller. 24 Baccalaureate at Methodist church. Half done with the ceremonies. 26 Commencement in school gym. We won’t be seeing you again!!! .27-31 Senior Class trip to Black Hills . . . Can hardly wait. T H E Z E P H V R BEFORE US Upon graduation from High School, seniors many times drift to other towns, acquire new jobs, and new interests which take them away from many of their former acquaintances. I’m sure it will be of interest to many people for us to look upon the class of (49) and see how they are now occupying their time. Hugo Block and Richard Kuster are engaged in farming with their fathers. This past winter Hugo has operated the clock and scoreboard at the home basketball games. Betty Lou Jackson and Mary Ann Ahl-gren are helping out at home. The Ahl-gren family recently moved from Ne-ponset to a farm five miles northwest of Kewanee. Lee Beery is living with his father in their new home in Kewanee. Lee is employed as parts man at the Lincoln Mercury Garage. Maribeth Ripka lives at home in Ne-ponset with her parents, but is employed in Kewanee. The former Carolyn Dahl is now Mrs. Richard Swan and resides in Kewanee. Robert Norton is working as a mechanic at Harry Armstrong’s oil station in Neponset. Douglas Burnett is attending the Illinois State Normal University. From all reports he seems to like it very much. Harold Grubb is working on a farm in Sheffield in the winter and as a carpenter with Harold Hansen in the summer. BEHIND US We are always interested in the newr students who enter High School in the fall. Each year the students we gain must fill the place of those who have graduated. If all of the present eighth grade pupils enter high school next year there will be 16 incoming freshmen, 10 girls and six boys. Most of these boys and girls we are familiar with as they have taken phrt in school activities such as plays and sports. We are told that they are a congenial group and get along well together. I am sure they will be welcomed to the High School. The pupils in this class are, Joyce Ly-ford Betty Verbout, Ruth Kemerling, Beth Miller, Arliss Sharer, Lila Junis, Joan Krahn, Patricia Golby, Wanda Miller, Monica Buchman, John Schmidt, Don Colgan, Bill Studley, Robert DeSchepper, Thelbert Thompson, and Teddy Folger. T H E Z E P H Y R 1949 Homecoming Study Hall Basketball Refreshment Strategy Twins Tommy Tucker Refreshments at Game School Party Boys’ Locker Room Dance Style Contest Proposal! Just Initiated Selling Candy Freshman Fashion Ping-Pong Artists Maurice Pals Coach Zoo Trip T H E Z E P H Y R ANNUAL HOBO REUNION OF 'FORTY-NINE’ The annual Neponset Hobo Society held its 1949 meeting at the former harness shop in Neponset on the 17th of March. The meeting was called to order to celebrate St. Patrick’s day and to introduce new members. Regina Golby was elected president on the basis of being the worst dressed that night. Her only excuse was that her new husband John Heise was sort of low on cash now a days. She nominated John for treasurer because she said he could really conserve money. A short program was held, and the new members were introduced. Willis Wood, the program Chairman, introduced the numbers. First on the program was Wendell Yepson and his talking dog Tom. Tom did a few snappy tricks and then Wendell had to leave because his children became too noisy in the back row. His wife, the former Janis Bigham, refused to leave because she had not had refreshments. After Wendell made his hasty retreat, Wayne Gerrond and his new girl friend, Beulah Christiansen, acted out Romeo and Juliet. Their act had everyone breathless especially Cherie Lyford Gunning who did have quite a crush on Wayne not long ago. It seems as though Wayne really gets around. His motto is “A different night, a different girl.” Last week I saw him with Sylvia Swearingen and Mary Mercer on the same night. James Verbout and His Country Bumpkins orchestra loused up a couple of tunes called ‘‘Calm as the Night” and ‘‘Waltz of the Flowers.” Members of his orchestra are Barbara Mercer, his talented wife, who played the base fiddle. Pat Kaine and his wife, the former Lillie Miller, played the drums. Beverly Gould played the bones. Incidentally Beverly came only because Richard consented to baby sit with the Daniel twins, and the dog Ragmop. One of the main events of the meeting was when Willis Wood introduced his talented fiance, the former Betty Kuster. A cordial invitation was extended to all the members to attend the wedding which will be held in the fall. We also were given a lesson on playing Canasta by LaVerne Wood and John Stewart. It seems as though they had played it quite often. After the program the new members were introduced. They were the former Barbara Curran, now married to Robert Carlson. Their nine children—too numerous to mention—were also introduced. Also introduced were Mr. and Mrs. George Ouart. Mrs. Ouart was the former Patty Norton and could not be present because of an exclusive society known as the Four Roses Club. Elizabeth Golby has also joined this club because she thought she might meet a man if she kept up her social obligations. Elizabeth, as we all know, is a spitoon washer at Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gerrond’s motel. Bonnie Kemerling met Donnie where she did that kind of work last year. We gave all these new members a wad of gum to show that they paid their membership 9 fees. Refreshments were then served by the Chief Cooks Mary Ann Christiansen, John Golby, Kenneth Stabler. The refreshments were beans and punpernash. After lunch the hobo reporter, Maurice Yepson, made a few announcements of interest. He said Barbara IVitKie and her husband, John Swearingen, had moved into a vacant box car near Buda, because they didn’t have room enough for their kids in their former home, the old Earl Wicks place. Maurice also told us that Joe Stetson had just returned from a trip to Washington on the last freight. It doesn’t seem as though Joe is going to be a confirmed bachelor as we all had thought. He just gave Shirley Bennett a cigar band when he got off the train. Harriet Krahn and Leslie Girven found a flowing business about a month ago. The specialty is old tin cans. If you are interested call Northside 777. Carol Stabler and Marlene Gould are working part time as professional wrestlers on television twice a week. They are on station D.G.N.B. Maurice told us that Faye S. had become a typing teacher and is still trying to teach Arnold to type so he can make 35 W.P.M. A threesome has gone together to get a thriving business of wrecked cars. I guess they have an average wage per week of 13 cents. They are James and Wilbur Bennett and Donnie Crockett. Maurice then received a telegram and was startled to hear that Janice Stabler has eloped with Wendell Yepson, who as I just mentioned, was supposed to have taken all of his kids home because they were so noisy. It seems as though Glenn Ouart has recently bought a new car. They say there isn’t room for him and his wife, the former Berniece Christiansen and all their kids in it. I guess he better have two cars. Carol Blake seems interested in Glenn so I guess she has offered to drive his second car. After this report from Maurice, John Bates made a motion for adjournment and Robert Colgan seconded the motion. So we adjourned and decided to meet the same time next year in the same place. I' II E Z E I H l MANY THANKS TO YOU, FRIENDS! cF NEPONSET Mrs. Higgins The Kitchen, Darlene Knapp, Prop. 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