Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1956 volume:

Volume IX 'phtfi + Composed by THE SENIOR CLASS 195rt LTnder rhe direction of Mr. Robert Paulsen NEPONSET TOWNSHIP HIOH SCHOOL Neponset, Illinois This page sponsored by Whaples and Farmers State Bank DEDICATION We wish to dedicate this ninth edition of the Neponset 7,ephyr to all the people who have helped us through our twelve years of school. This rage Sponsored by Chocolate Shop, Princeron Rici’s Restaurant, Princeton AiNNUAL STAFF The Annual Staff sincerely hopes that this year’s Annual will help in the future to give you a recollection of your ’55- 56 school year. Editor ................. Assistant Editor ....... Will ................... History ................ Poem Prophecy ............... Calendar ............... Sports.................. F. H. A. ............... F. F. A................. Parties .................. Snap Shots ............. Music .................. Senior Non-Sense Hall of Fame ........... Booster Club ........... Junior Class History ... Sophomore Class History Freshmen Class History Harold Roush Sandra McMeen Eloisc and Eileen Wayne and Janice Eloisc and Eileen Glenn. Wayne, and Sandra .......... F.loise Folgcr . Wayne and Glenn ............. Janice Olson .......... Glenn Carlson ............. Janice Olson ............. Harold Roush .... Eileen Miller ............. Harold Roush ............. Janice Olson Sandra McMeen ............ Joan Williams Josephine Amburgy Sandra Stetson BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club, with the help of Mr. Luther, has backed many school activities during the year. Some of the things done were: Publish a school paper, conduct pep sessions, provide transportation to ballgames and improve ballgame attendence, pep band, sponsor noon recreation, serve a hot lunch, movies on safe driving, sponsor an Athletic Banquet and All-School Party, provide means of keeping the school building and grounds clean, and have fire drills. We hope that the above activities have made our school a more enjoyable place to be during the past year. age Sponsored by Dr. R. M. Libby, Princeton C. L. Diller Implement Co., Princeton ANNUAL STAFF Seated left to rights Eloisc Folger, Joan Williams, Harold Roush, Sandra Mc.Yleen. Standing left to rights Eileen Miller, Wayne Stabler, Glenn Carlson, Janice Olson, Sandra Stetson, Josie Amburgy, Mr. Paulsen. BOOSTER CLUB Seated left to rights Eileen Miller, Margaret Carley, Becky Shaner, Janice Olson, Mary Hill Linda Moon, Bill Mercer, Bill Guthrie. Standing left to rights Carol Krahn, Richard Rcdenius, Mr. Luther, Marlene Williams. Glenn Carlson, Joan Williams, Carolvn Carlev. Sandra McMecn, Dan Wood. Sponsored by Merle Norman Cosmetics, Kewanee Lee’s Smart W ear. Kewanee ? e ftige by Annawan State Bank, Annawan PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES Xcponscr Township High School — 1955-1956 AUGUST 31 School Started—So Soon! SEPTEMBER 5 Labor Day Vacation—Holiday. Q Initiation Party—Noisy. 14 Divisional Ag. Meeting. 22 Annual Soliciting Day—Fun! 23 Football Game—Sheffield. 24-25 FT .A. Camp—More Fun! 27 ( unis School Magazine Campaign. 28 F.H.A. Weiner Roast—Eats! 30 Football Game—Wyanct. OCTOBER 4 F.H.A. Delegate's Meeting. 6 Soil Selection Contest. 7 Football Game—Manlius. First Six Weeks Period Ends. 11 F.F.A. Parent Pot Luck Supper. 12 F. H. A. Installation of Officers. 14 Football Game—Buda. H F.H.A. Hobo Day—Slaves for a day. 21 Football Game—LaMoillc. Homecoming. Parade and Dance for Homecoming. 27 Football Game—Malden. 28 I.E.A. Meeting—Another day off. NOVEMBER 4 Football Game—Ohio. 11 Veteran’s Day. 17 School Board Banquet. 18 All School Play. 21 F.F.A. Turkey Raffle. 23 F.F.A. All School Party. 24-25 T hanksgiving Vacation. 27-28 International Livestock Show. 29 Basketball Game—Annawan. DECEMBER 6 Basketball Game—Mag. Swancy. 7 F.F.A. Corn Program Dinner. 9 Basketball Game—Malden. 13 Basketball Game—LaFavcttc. Id Basketball Game—Ohio. 20 Basketball Game—Hennepin. 21 F.H.A. Caroling—Merry Christmas. Christmas Party. 22 Christmas Vacation—Yea! Printed Page........................... JANUARY 3 Basketball Game—Mineral. 6 Basketball Game—Bureau. 9-12 Little “6” Tourney. 11 F.H.A. School Party. 12-13 Semester Exams—Half over, 11 Basketball Game—Tiskilwa. 17 Basketball Game—LaRose. 20 Basketball Game—Sheffield. 24-28 Little “8” Tourney. 31 Basketball Game—Sparland. FEBRUARY 3 Basketball Game—Wyanet. 7 Basketball Game—Hennepin. 9 Basketball Game—Manlius. 12 Lincoln’s Birthday—Good, another birthday. 13 Basketball Game—Lostant. 14 Valentine's Party—Be my Valentine. 1 Basketball Game—Buda. 21-24 District T ourney. 22 F.H.A. Skating Party. Washington’s Birtlulav. 24 4th Six Weeks Tests. 25 District Speech Contest. MARCH 1 Contest. 1-3 Regional Basketball Tournaments. 16-17 State Basketball Tournaments. 24 District Solo and Ensemble Contests. 27 F.F.A. Father and Son Banquet. 28 Parliamentary' Contest (F.F.A.) 30 Good Friday—Holiday. APRIL 6 5th Six Weeks’ Period Ends. 7 District Music Organization Contest. 14 State Speech G ntest. Senior Dance. 20 F.F.A. Award Meeting. 28 University of III. Scholarship Exams. MAY 5-5 State Music Contest. 22 F.H.A. 8th Grade Tea. 24-25 Final Exams—DONE. 20 Baccalaureate Services. 29 Commencement Exercises. ...................... Fair Store, Kewance Dr. Younglove, Kewanee ADMINISTRATION Mr. Ki .er School Board George Gerrond Faye Stabler Printed Page .................................... Kewanee National Bank, Kewanee Kec Buick Co., Kewanee Picture Page.............................................. Walworth Co., Kewanee CLASS HISTORY In September of “52”, 10 very timid freshly initiated Freshmen entered N.H.S. We had the intention of graduating as the most outstanding class of N.H.S. Our Freshman year, the class officers were Lonnie Swearingen, president; Wayne, vice-president; Sandra McMeen, secretary and treasurer; Harold Roush and Eileen Miller, booster club. Janice Olson came to N.H.S. as a Freshman ;n November, and Lonnie Swearingen moved away in February. The Freshman class was very active in ail school activities. At the District Music Contest. Wayne Stabler was rated second place on both a vocal and instrumenta' solo. Chuck Richards took part in the aH-school play. Harold Roush and Lonnie Swearingen won a letter in football and basketball. We were host of the Valentine's Party. Upon entering high school in “53”, we had only seven Sophomores. During the summer Chuck Richards and Frances Paxton moved away and Nancy Hansen dropped out. We elected Eileen, president; Wayne, vice-president; F.loise, secretary and treasurer; Harold and Sandra. Booster Club. We initiated the green Freshmen as a parr of the Initiation Party. We decorated the gym for the Homecoming to the theme of “Star Dust”. Eileen played a piano solo at the music contest. Harold and Glenn won a letter in basket- Printed Page ball and football. Sandra and Glenn took part in the all-school play. During our Junior year, seven returned. We elected Glenn, president; Janice, vice-president; Sandra, secretary; Eileen, treasurer; Wayne, reporter; Glenn and Sandra, Booster Club. We were busy selling candy at noons and at games. We sponsored the St. Patrick’s Party. Harold was in the all-school play. Janice played a clarinet duct with Linda Moon at the music contest and was chosen for the all-state band at Urbana. F.ileen was chosen for Music Camp. Sandra went to Girl’s State and Glenn went to Boys’ State. Glenn w on a letter in basketball, football, and track. Harold also won a letter in basketball and track. Our Prom Banquet w as held at Hotel Kewanee in the Dining Room. We decorated the Kewanee Hotel Ballroom to the theme of “Moonlight Gardens” and danced to the music of the “Bluetones.” This year, “56”, is our last. Janice is president; Wayne, vice-president; Glenn, secretary; Eileen, treasurer; Harold, reporter; and Glenn, Sandra, Eileen and Janice, Booster Club. Harold is the editor, and Sandra assistant editor, of our Annual, the biggest project of the year. Glenn was chosen for the Little “8” All-Star football team. The senior trip to Chicago, just prior to graduation, climaxed our four years in school and marked the end of our high school days as the class of 1956. C-Lee-4 Tires, Kewanee Royal Super Mart, Kewanee MR. KIZER This is Mr. kizcr’s first year as principal .it Ncponsct. He received his B. S. degree .it N. L. Mo. State College, his M. S. Education degree at University of Missouri. He has also done graduate and undergraduate work at Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. and Southern Illinois University, Carbondalc. He teaches mathematics, science, and algebra. FAYE STABLER ' Faye has been the office secretary for the past five years. She graduated from Ncponsct High School with the class of 1951. ROBERT HOUSER Mr. Houser received his A. B. degree ar Eureka College at Kurcka, Illinois. He has done graduate work at Bradley in Peoria. Illinois. This is his fourth year with us at Ncponsct High School. He teaches American History, biology, physical education classes, and is the athletic di rector. VERNON LUTHER Mr. Luther has been the vocational agriculture teacher for the past 11 years. He received his B. S. degree in agriculture at the University of Wisconsin. He has also taken graduate and undergraduate work at the University of Illinois. He is advisor for the Booster Club and 1 .1 .A. MATTIE CHESNUTT This is Mrs. Chcsnutt’s second year ar Ncponsct She graduated from Illinois College and has done post graduate work at Western Illinois State College. She teaches English, chemistry and is in charge of dramatics. MR. PAULSEN This is Mr. Paulsen’s second year of teaching at Ncponsct. He received both his B. S. and M.A. in Education degree from Western Macomb. I Ic teaches commercial subjects and is in charge of the library and annual. MRS. CROWSON Mrs. Crowson joined us at the beginning of the second semester. She is the home economics teacher. This is her sixth vear of teaching in Ncponsct. She taught in O’Fallon, Illinois for 12 years. She received her B.S. degree at the University of Illinois. CHARLENE RENNER Mrs. Renner taught band, girls , boys’ and mixed chorus. She received her B.M.E. at Au-gustana College, Rock Island, Illinois. She left us at the end of the first semester. HOWARD L. SANDLUND Mr. Sandlund joined us at the end of the first semester, this year. He received his B. S. degree ar University of Illinois. He teaches all high school instrumental, girls’ chorus, and band. MURIEL WALKER This is Mrs. W alker’s fourth year of teaching at Ncponsct. She received her B.S. degree at Illinois State Normal University; she also attended Mcrrill-Palmcr School, Detroit, during 1951. She was the home economics teacher. She resigned at the end of the first semester. Printed Pave ................................... Bureau County Grain Co., Princeton Dr. 1 i. (). and E. C. Peterson, DDSS, Sheffield Coca Cola Company, Kewanee, 111. Picture Page “56” SENIORS “56” Small MOTTO: but Mighty FLOWER: Rose Yellow COLORS: and White GLENN CARLSON | A MCI '. OLSON Offices: Offices: Vice President 2 F.H.A. Degree Chairman 2 3 Vice President 3 Secretary of F.F.A. 3 F.H.A. Secretary-Treasurer : 4 President 4 4 Band Secretary 4 F.F.A. President — 4 Activities: Activities: Band 1-4 F F A 1-4 Chorus 1-2 3-4 F.H.A. 1-4 4 All-State Band 3 .2 Booster Club 4 2-4 Annual Staff 4 Homecoming King 4 Ass t. Paper Editor 4 1-4 Homecoming Court 4 Football 1-4 Football Captain 3-4 Track 1-3-4 Boys’ State 3 LOISL. LOLGL.R WAYNL STABLER SANDRA Mc.MLLN Offices: Offices: Offices: ■) 1-4 Secretary .1-3 5CCI eiar • 11 c«isurui 4 2-3 Treasurer 1 F.H.A. Parliamentarian 2-4 Activities: Activities: F.H.A. Project Chairman 3 F H A .1-4 Band 1-4 Activities: 1 Chorus 1-4 4 4 F.H.A. 1-4 4 Homecoming Court Band 1-4 Annual ololl Football 1-4 Chorus 1-2 1-3-4 Dramatics 2-4 1-3-4 Booster Club 2-4 Dramatics 4 Girls’ State 3 Homecoming Court 4 Annual Co-Editor 4 HAROLD ROUSH LILLI .N MILLER Offices: .. 4 Offices: President ... 2 3 Treasurer 3-4 N Slub Sergeant of Arms Activities: Annual Editor Booster Club FFA 2 4 1-2 1-3 F.H.A. Projects Chairman F.H.A. Vice President Band President Activities: Booster Club 2-1 . 3 ... 4 1-4 Flying Zephyr 3 F.H.A. 1-4 2-4 Band .1-4 ... 4 Homecoming Queen 4 N Club 1-4 Chorus 1-4 1-4 Dramatics 4 1-3-4 F.H.A. Camp 2 1-3-4 Annual Staff 4 4 Paper Editor 4 Basketball Captain 2-4 Band Camp 3 D.A.R. Award 4 PROPHECY This is the report of your inquiring reporter on the activities of the 44th annual reunion of the class of 1956 which was held in the Flamingo Hotel on Millionaire Avenue in Neponset, the city that is fast taking the place of Las Vegas as the fun capital of the United Stares. Janice Olsen, private secretary to Wood Stevenson, Governor of California, related some of the more exciting moments of her career, but they are not for publication because she is incorporating them in her memoirs entitled LIFE IN THE WOOD HOUSE. Senator Wayne Stabler appeared to be a bit out of breath, but explained it was a result of his filibustering in Congress for his new Anti-Work Bill which he was trying to get passed. Eloise Folgcr, the women’s interplanetary drag race king breezed in to join her fellow classmates. I asked her to what she attributed her skill, and she replied, “I owe my twenty straight victories to the early training and practice that I received while still in High School. Those two eminent members of the nursing profession, Eileen Miller and Sandra McMeen were discussing the relative merits of the hospitals they were in charge of operating. The last two members of the class of 1956, Harold Roush and Dr. Glenn Carlson were in deep discussion. Harold, fresh from his newest acting triumph, “Perils of a Bigamist” (lighting his cigarettes with Si00 checks) was trying to get more information on the new anti-biotic that Glenn had discovered, and Glenn was trying to get Harold to act as one of his human guinea pigs. The drug had something to do with shrinking swelled heads. Well that’s all for this column, I hope you enjoyed it. Printed page Wilkinson’s Office Supplies Tracy’s Garage SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1956, being of sound mind and body do make, publish, and declare this our- last will and testament. To the Faculty: To Mr. Kizer, the principal: Our gab sessions in 5th period study hall and the wasted announcements that went in one car and out the other. Maybe next year will be different. Right Juniors? To our Ag. teacher, Mr. Luther: I he soil from underneath our fingernails and off of our shoes so that he can grow corn. Hope he grows good corn. To Mrs. Crowson of the Home Economics Department. All the dirty dishes in the Home Making kitchen and all the left over foods in the refrigerator. Have fun! To our coach, Mr. Houser: Our gym suits and showers. Also, the boys football experiences. Better use them coach. To Mr. Sandlund, our music teacher: Our gum we’ve been chewing in class and our broken down music stands. Hope the gum tastes good. To our Commercial teacher, Mr. Paulsen: I he erasure crumbs in the typewriters and our Annual soliciting days. Do a good job. To Mrs. Chesnutt, our English teacher: All our extra money and the Reader s Digest. Lots of reading and lots of money. To our Secretary, Faye Stabler: All our talks in thj office and thanks for helping us through the years. Good talks. Right Faye? To the Junior Class: Our history tests and our trips to the magainc rack. Better luck to you than we had. To the Sophomores: Our large number of students and our getting along ability. Use it like we did. Good advice. To the Freshman: All the “hand me downs” and hope you use them better than we did. Every member of the class wishes to will some of his abilities and possessions to the underclassmen in hopes that they will be appreciated and used wisely. Sandra McMccn wills her gym suit to Josephine Amburgv, her paper route to Eddie Bannas, and her smile to Bobby Foes. How about that? Harold Roush leaves his flirty actions to Ronald Morris, his bow-legs to Carol Krahn, and his red Mercury to Jerry Wdboumc. He needs the change. lanicc Olson wills her dancing feet to Ann Bennett, her athletic ability to Joan Williams, and her ‘man getting ability” to Mary Hill, lake advantage of that Mary. Glenn Carlson leaves his butch to Arnold Carlson, his hashfulncss to Mary Ann Gunning, and his quiet lane to Margaret Carlcv and Richard Rc-denius. In the future keep on the look out in Carlson’s lane. Eileen .Miller wills her “Fan Mail to Sharon Nash, her two dates a week to Linda Moon, and her cigars to Warren Miller and Stevie Gunning. Don’t get sick boys. Wayne Stabler leaves his “Copying ability'” to Bruce Heisc, his freshness to Howard Milnes. and his “46 Chevie to any poor sucker that will take it. Whoever takes it, don’t go near any junk yards. Eloisc Folgcr wills her long hair to Nancy Thorp, her ambition to be a second Marilyn Monroe to Janet Miller, and her drag racing ability to anyone that will drag race with her. Watch out everyone. In witness hereof we have here unto set our hands to this last will and testament of the Senior Class of Neponset High School. Witnesses: Eloise Eolccr Eileen Miller Primed Page Pamp’s Jewelry, Princeton Peterson’s Clothing, Princeton IIALL OF FAME Tallest............... Shortest ............. Youngest ............... Oldest ............... Biggest Feet.......... Smallest Feet...... Most Bashful ......... Best Dressed.......... Prettiest Hair........ Night Owls ........... Most Athletic ........ Most Mannerly ........ Smartest.............. Noisiest ............. Love Birds ........... Class Workers......... Cut-ups .............. Daredevils ........... Best Dancers.......... Most Likely to Succeed Most Obedient ........ Sleepiest............. Biggest Wolf ......... Nosiest .............. Busiest .............. Favorite Sport ....... Favorite Pastimes..... Favorite Subject ..... Class Weight ......... Class Height ......... Class Shoe Si .e ..... Class Ring Size ...... Market Price.......... .........Glenn—Sandra ......... Wayne—Eloise ......... Wayne—Eloise ......... Glenn—Janice ......... Harold—Sandra ......... Wayne—Eloise ......... Glenn—Janice .........Harold—Eileen ......... Harold—Eloise .........Harold—Eloise ......... Glenn—Janice ......... Glenn—Sandra .........Glenn—Eileen Harold—Eloise .........Glenn—Janice ......... Glenn—Sandra ....Wayne—Eloise ......... Harold—Eloise ......... Glenn—[anice .........Glenn—Eileen ......... Glenn—Janice ......... Wayne—Eloise ......... Harold—Eloise ......... Harold—Sandra ......... Glenn—Eileen ............ Basketball ........Eat, Sleep, Run ............ Study I fell ............966 pounds .... 26 feet, 57% inches ................... 56% .....................67 Anything that we can get Patrons .....................................................Durey’s Jewelry, Kewanee Blake’s Bootery, Kewanee Printed Page ............................................. Dr. Henderschoug, Princeron Larson’s Jewelry, Kewanee l'loisc I'ileen Wayne Glenn Quintet Janice Glenn Sandra name Page...................................................... R, llins’ Grocery, Neponsct Skelly Service, Kewanee Printed Pane ................................... Kirlcy and Sons Fashions for Men, Kewanee Cliff Deans Agency, Kewanee CLASS HISTORIES CLASS OF “57” HISTORY On September 1, 1953, fifteen green, but brave freshmen started their high school career. Richard Sellon joined us that year. We elected the following officers at our first class meeting: Marlene, president; Dick, vice president; Carol, secretary-treasurer; Margaret and Bill, Booster Club. Suzanne Burcham joined us for the second semester. We sponsored a very successful Valentine’s Party. All of the “Class of 57” returned for their second year of high school on Sept. 2, 1954. Carol was elected president; Bruce, vice president; Richard, secretary-treasurer; Bob, Bill, Margaret, and Joan, Booster Club. Roy Sharer transferred to Kewanee after the first semester. The class decorated the gym for Homecoming to the theme of “Over the Rainbow.” On August 30, 1955, 14 juniors glad to be upper classmen at last returned. Richard transferred to Sheffield. We elected the following officers at our first business meeting: Richard, president; Stanley, vice president; Bruce, secretary; and Margaret, treasurer. Bill, Richard, Carol, Margaret, Marlene and Joan were on the Booster Club. The highlight of this year was the Junior-Senior Prom. During the years the class has been active in sports, music, dramatics, all phases of school life. SOPFlO.MORI CLASS IIISTORY Twenty eager Freshmen entered Neponset High School on September 3, 1954. Our major activity was sponsoring the Valentine's Party and the not so pleasant task of being initiated. In the fall of “55” twenty Sophomores returned to Neponset High School, we lost Mickey Kazmerski and gained Kay Kizer. We elected our class officers, Becky, president; Arnold, vice president; Kay, secretary; and Joan, treasurer. Danny, Mary, Becky and Linda were appointed as Booster Club members. The class gave the Freshmen a hard time by sponsoring the Initiation Party. The class also decorated the gym for the Homecoming Dance, to the theme of Autumn Leaves. FRESHMLN HISTORY Thirteen freshmen entered Neponset High on September 1, 1955. We elected officers as follows: Jean Papacek, president; Billy Mercer, vice president; Janet Miller, secretary-treasurer. We were represented on the Booster Club by Carolyn Carley and Billy Mercer. The next step in our school career was our initiation which we passed with flying colors and became full fledged high school students. We sponsored the traditional Valentine’s Party which was a large success. Printed Page Breedloves Sports Store, Kewanee Jim Du rick, Kewanee JUNIOR CLASS Front raw, left to right: Suzanne Burcham, Mrs. Chesnutt, Joan Williams, Carol Krahn, Margaret Carley, .Marlene Williams, Jerry Welbourne. Hack row: Bill Guthrie, Stanley Kaiser, Howard Milnes, Walter Clacvs, Boh Foes, Edwin Bannas, Bruce Hcisc, Richard Redenius. SOPHOMORE CLASS Front row, left to right: Mary Hill, Warren .Miller, Becky Shancr, Laura Beaman, Josie Am-burgy. Middle row: Mr. Houser, Nancy Thorp, Mike Cosner, George Krahn, Arnold Carlson, Bonnie Stetson, Linda Moon. Hack row: Leslie Bennett, Mary Ann Gunning, Kav Kizer, Dan Wood, Ronald Morris, Stephen Gunning, Ann Bennett, Joan Nanninga. FRESHMAN CLASS Front row, left to right: Mrs. Crowson, Sandy Stetson, Sharon Nash. Carolyn Carley, Jean Papaeck, Janet Miller, Judy Harter. Hack row: Larry Whaplcs, Ronnie Miller, Buddy Carlson, Dick Foes, Billy Mercer, Johnny Amburgy, Jim Burcham. Printed Pa fie ...................................... Brown Lynch and Scott, Kewanee Leader Store, Kewanee Quin and Blackinshy, Kewanee Gustafson’s Store, Kewanee Picture Page T F. H. A. Printed Patrons The Neponser F. H. A. Chapter lias twenty-six members. Mrs. Crowson acts as our Sponsor and Mrs. Burcham is our Chapter Mother. The following officers were installed at the first meeting: President............ Vice President ...... Secretary ........... Treasurer............ Reporter............. Recreation Chairman Project Chairman Parliamentarian Degree Chairman ..... .. Eloise Folger ... Carol Krahn Josie Amburgv ... Linda Moon ... Joan Nanninga ..... Mary Hill ... Eileen Miller Sandra McMeen .... Becky Shancr “Toward New Horizons” was the theme of the Future Homemakers of America for “55”-“56”. The F. H. A. sponsored many events such as: the weiner roast, hobo workday, bowling party, Christmas caroling, F. H. A. allschool party, skating party', eighth grade tea. House of Delegates Meeting, spring rally and hot lunch. Page .................................... Henry Brothers Shoe Store, Kewanec Guzzardo News Stand, Kewanec ........................................................ Mode O’Day, Kewanec Hurd’s Clothing, Kewanee Installation of Officers F. H. A. Float “Iron 'em out” Front row, left to right: Eileen Miller, Sandra McMcen, Joan Nanninga, Mary Hill, Becky Shancr, Linda Moon, Josephine Amburgy Middle row: Mrs. Crowson, Janet Miller, Bonnie Stetson, Suzanne Burcham, Eloisc Folger, Carol Krahn, Jean Papacek, Judy Harter, Laura Beaman, Sandra Stetson. Back row: Marlene W illiams, Sharon Nash, Janice Olson, Mary Ann Gunning, Carolyn Car-lev, Kav Kizer. Ann Bennett. Nancy Thorp, Joan Williams, Margaret Carlcy. .Mrs. Walker, our first semester advisor. This page sponsored by.............. Picture page sponsored by .......... Chapter Mother, .Mrs. Burcham. Black and Fletchers, Kewanee Albright Brothers Hardware, Kewanee ........... Golden Brothers, Kewanee Carlson Roofing Company, Kewanee FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 1955-56 NEPONSET CHAPTER The Neponset FFA has held a state charter since 1929. Present membership is 23 active members, 12 recorded State Farmers, 2 American Farmers, and 8 Honorary Farmers. Officers for this year are. President, Glenn Carlson; Vice-president, Robert Foes; Treasurer, Bruce Heise; Secretary, Richard Redenius; Reporter, Stanley Kaiser; Sentinel, Bill Guthrie; Advisor, Vernon Luther. Chapter activities arc designed to provide education and experience for all members. A brief description of those for this year are: Swine Selection Clinic, Judging 8 pens of hogs by adults and students; Soil Selection Gmtest; FFA Parent-Potluck Supper, Greenhand degrees given to 5 Freshmen; Section 3 Leadership Camp; FFA Turkey Raffle; and FFA Barn Dance, in Farm-shop. These were sponsored by the local chapter. Other activities that the chapter participated in are: FFA highyield Corn Program Dinner; FFA School Luncheon; FFA Bowling Party! Chapter Farmers Degree was given to 8 Sophomores at regular meeting; FFA Officers’ Banquet, for all officers of Section III; FFA Father and Son Banquet held at Burns’ Grange; FFA Speech Contest; Redenius spoke on “Will Politics Eliminate the Small Farm?”; FFA Section III Livestock Judging Contest held at Wethersfield; FFA State Judging Contest; FFA Ag. Farm operated for 7th year with 8 acres in corn, oats, and crop rotation; FFA Strip Mine experiments and land reclamation, 5th year on 64 acres; FFA State Convention; FFA State Fair Trip, 8 Sophomores camped two days at Springfield; and FFA Section III Fair, August 25 at Princeton, seven exhibited, SI50 in prizes. Printed Pa ye Bracken’s Floor Covering, Kewanec FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Dump ’em Drinking???? Interested??? Reclamation Project Some girls!! Front row, left to right: Mr. Luther, Leslie Bennett, Ronald Morris, Buddie Carlson, Dick Foes, Ronnie Miller, Johnny Amburgy, Bill Mercer. Middle row: Jerry Welbournc. Bob Foes, Howard Milnes, Walter Claeys, Bruce Heisc, Glenn Carlson, Richard Redenius, Steve Gunning, Stanley Kaiser, Eddie Bannas, Danny Wood, Arnold Carlson, George Krahn. Hack row: Bill Guthrie, Warren Miller. Good guessing! All pigs Primed Page................................................. Hewitt Clothing Store, Sheffield Sheffield Farmers State Bank Picture Page....................................................... Kewanee Elevator, Kewanee National Cleaners, Sheffield MUSIC DEPARTMENT The music department didn’t have a teacher until November when Mrs. Renner came. In December, the band gave a concert of Christmas music for the student body and parents of the band members. Mr. Sandlund took Mrs. Renner’s place in February and finished our the year. Students participating in the District Contest in Earlvillc on March 24 arc Bonnie Stetson, Joan Williams, Joan Nanninga, Linda Moon, Janet Miller, Ronnie Miller, Warren Miller, Eileen Miller, Marlene Williams, Carol Krahn, George Krahn, Jean Papacck, Sandy Stetson, Steve Gunning, Larry Whaples, Carolyn Carley, Kay Kizcr, Becky Shaner, Dan Wood, and Bruce I leisc. The climax of the music department will be the annual Spring Concert. Patrons ................................................... Bowman’s Shoe Store, Kewanee Pinkies, Kewanee Printed Page............................................... Burton’s Grocery, Neponset MUSIC GIRLS’ CHORUS I.eft to right: Laura Beaman, Becky Shancr, Marlene Williams, Mary Hill, Bonnie Stetson, Sharon Nash, Linda Moon, Joan Nannings, Mary Ann Gunning, Carol Krahn, Kay Kizer, Ann Bennett, Nancv Thorp, Joan Williams, Jean Papacek, Sandra Stetson, Judy Harter, Eileen Miller, Janet Miller. BAND Front row, left to right: Janet Miller, Janice Olson, Linda Moon, Marlene Williams, George Krahn, Becky Shancr, Marcine Hollis, Joan Williams, Eileen Miller. Middle row: Sandy Stetson, Jean Papacek, Judy Harter, Carolyn Carley, Bruce Hcisc, Dan Wood, Dick Poes, Bill Mercer, Carol Krahn. Hack row: Larry Whaples, Steve Gunning, Mrs. Kenner, Ann Bennett, Edwin Bannas, Bill Guthrie, Sandra McMecn, Kay Kizer, Wavnc Stabler, Ronald Morris, Ronnie Miller, Warren Miller, Bob Foes, Mr. Sandlund. picture Patron Sheffield Lumber Co., Sheffield Knowlron Insurance Co., Sheffield ...........Karmel Korn, Princeton George C. Bruce, Princeton SENIOR NONSENSE Same Eileen Miller Eloise Folger Janice Olson Sandra McMcen Wayne Srabler Harold Roush Glenn Carlson Pet Peeve Nosie People People who are bossy Stuck up people People that tease Srnartalccs People who think they are so good. Liars Favorite Pastime Going away Roland Steve Arguing Girls Mary Beverly Foods Candy Pried Beets Pried Peas Broiled Shrimp Malted Milk Favorite Saying I'll Ik a Dirtv Bird Shoot Be Smart! Get Lost! I don’t know Beef Tenderloins Cotton picker Ice Cream Mv Gosh! Ambition 6 ft. sq. Marilyn Monroe II Movie Star Trucking Business Being Smart Be Somebodv Big Dr. or Lawyer SENIOR CLASS POEM We, the Seniors of 1956 Always get ourselve in a fix. We’ve worked and had few all through the years. Now’s the time to starr our “Pamous” careers. Janice, is the President of our class. In a little green Ford she does pass. Steve Wood is the partner she picked for life. Someday soon she Iio|k s to be his wife. Where there’s a lot of work to do. The girl ro call on is Sandra Lu. She always fought for a Royal Typewriter, Bur still everyone would figlit’er. Harold Roush is the editor of this book. One thing he’ll never do is cook. Marv is the light in his eye. When with Man . the time really flies. Printed Eileen Miller is quite the lass, At Merrill, she often makes a pass. She is a girl you can always hear. As she blows her horn so loud and clear. Glenn Carlson is an athletic guy. Bur really is quite shv. Beverly Colgan is his girl, That's w hv lie's always in a whirl. Eloise Folger is at the gate, Patiently waiting for her date. Roland Fisher is the guy, To him sh will never say good-bv. Where there’s girls, Wavnc is around, No wonder his mind isn’t sound. When in his “46’’ Chcvic lie’ll race. Anyone could bear him at a snail’s pace. ... lohnson Service Station, Sheffield Higgins Rexall Drug Store, Neponset DRAMATICS On November 19, 1955 the Neponsct High School put on a play called “Swing Your Partner”, by Robert Sr. Clair. The cast was made up of the following: Henrietta Dudley Jane Christian ... Bessie Palmer Sam Banks ........ 1 Hilda .......... Jim Dudley ....... Sallv Dudley ..... Barbara Young .... Bill Hicks ....... Bertram Weeks .... Hubert Young ..... Sandra YleMeen ..... Kav Kizer Sandra Stetson Harold Roush Joan Williams George Krahn Carol Krahn Eileen Miller Stephen Gunning Wayne Stabler Richard Redenius The story is about Barbara’s love for Bertram, a shy, timid, little fellow that is afraid of his own shadow, and how she gets her father to consent to the marriage. Sam gave Barbara as much trouble as he could because he was jealous of Bertram. The cast for the One Act Contest play included: A Young Woman ........................................... Bonnie Stetson A Middle-Aged Woman ................................ Mary Ann Gunning An Elderly Woman.......................................... Joan Williams “Fog” takes place late at night. A dense fog has delayed the arrival of a plane. Three women wait tcnsclv, hoping and praying that a safe landing can be effected. F.ach is waiting for the one closest to her heart—a mother for her son whom she hasn’t seen in years, a wife for her husband who had left her earlier for another, and a young girl for her fiance. The women during the lone, emotionally exhausting wait, exchange confidences. At last the plane is in sight but it announced that only one passenger is aboard—a man. Suddenly comes the realization that the one about whom each has confided, is one and the same person. Both plays were under the direction of Mrs. Mattie Chesnutt. Printed Pa e Tuckers Produce, Neponsct Picture Pn� e -........ Owens Motor Sales, Princeton FOOTBALL On August 29, nineteen boys began what was to become one of the most successful football seasons for Neponset High School in recent years. When the season ended, the record book showed 4 wins and 4 losses; but what the record book didn’t show was the determination, fight, and spirit with which we held Ohio to a 7-7 tic at half time, Manlius scoreless until the final 4 minutes of play, La.Moille to a 13-0 half-time lead. This, combined with thrilling wins over Sheffield, Buda, Wyaner and Malden, made exciting fare for the legions of Neponset followers. Combined with the game was the scoring race which saw Arnold Carlson finish in second place missing the championship in the last week of play. For their sterling play, Arnold Carlson was voted a first team halfback position, Glenn Carlson a second team end position, and Wayne Stabler and Richard Redenious were given honorable mention on the Little Eight All-Star Team. The complete seasons record is as follows: Nepovsets score Opponents score Neponset 20 Tiskilwa 42 Neponset 31 Sheffield 19 Neponset 28 Wyanet 14 Neponset 20 Buda 18 Neponset 0 Manlius 19 Neponset 0 La.Moille 33 Neponset 54 Malden 15 Neponset 13 Ohio 39 his Vage sponsored by .............................. McBroom Motor Company, Kcwanee Hilst Cleaners. Bradford Left to right, hirst Row: Bill Mcrccr, Dick I ocs, Warren Miller. Stanley Kaiser. Jerry Wei-bourne, Ronnie Miller, Larrv Whaplcs, Mgr. Second row: Buddv Carlson, Mgr., Dick Redinius. George Krahn, Wayne Stabler, Harold Roush, Leslie Bennett, Arnold Carlson, Jim Bureham, Mgr. Hack row: Steve Gunning, Glenn Carlson, Dan Wood, Cecil Dahl, Bruce Heise, Bob 1-oes. Make him ler go coach! Aw come on, let’s play. Get a move on. Glenn and Dick The extra players Guess whose got the ball? Rah Rah Arnie Now listen you guys! Patrons ....................................................Hennings and Sons, Princeton Wilbur Pierson Imp. Co., Princeton Picture Page.................................................... Bar Association, Princeton Princeton Bank, Princeton In the first game of the year, Neponset bowed to superior experience and manpower, but showed that they would be reckoned with in the future. After trailing by three touchdowns at the half, they roared back on two touchdowns by A. Carlson and one bv G. Carlson after taking a pass from Roush. Corner and G. Carlson added the extra points. Neponset outgained Tiskilwa 258 to 209 yards rushing and first downs 12-9. The first win of the season came at Sheffield as Neponet again showed their scoring punch. A. Carlson and Roush each scored a pair of TDs and G. Carlson added the 5th one. Neponset dumped Wyanet 28-14 to run their victory string to two. A Carlson got 3 touchdowns and Roush added the fourth. Glenn Carlson, Mike Cosner, Bruce Heise added the PATs. In a much closer game than the score indicates, Neponset was defeated by LaMoille 33-0. Only down 13-0 at the half, several long runs broke the backs of the Zephyrs. After holding Manlius scoreless for 44 minutes, the loss of Wayne Stabler hurt the Zephyrs cause, as Manlius took advantage of Neponset’s lack of adequate reserves and put across 3 quick touchdowns to win 19-0. Neponset got back on the winning trail at Buda in a much easier game than the score indicated. Neponset at one time led 20-6 and Buda scored their final touchdown in the last minute. A. Carlson got 3 touchdowns and 1 PAT. Mike Cosner got the other PAT. First downs: N-8, B-12. Yards rushing: N-168, B-153. Neponset swamped Malden 54-15 as Arnold took the opening play and ran 65 yards to pay-dirt and Mike Cosner added the extra point. A. Carlson also scored 3 more times, G. Carlson got one on a 30 yard pass; and a 65 yard pass combination from Roush to G. Carlson to B. Heise brought 6 more points for the Zephyrs. Roush ran 32 yards and Alike finished the scoring with the 8th touchdown of the day. Neponset ended the year at Ohio where they absorbed a 39-13 defeat, but not without a fight. They played the vaunted Bulldogs to a 7-7 halftime score before superior size took effect and Ohio went on to win the conference championship. Patrons ...................................... Bell Willson Photo Studio, Kewanee Lake Street Floral, Kewanee Pekin Loan Company, Kewanee Shell Service Station, Kewanee GENERAL Harold Roush Quarterback HEART OF THE TEAM Somebody stop him Wayne Stabler ('enter Hang on Stan CAPTAIN Glen Carlson Nice work Stan End Somebody goofed You had better shift gears, .Mike Picture Pave Sponsored by Galva Creamery, Galva Manlius Oil Company, Manlius BASKETBALL Coach Bob Houser started the season with 18 boys that wanted to play and win, but size and experience were against them. They finished the season with a record of 5 wins and 15 losses. Annawan 54 — Neponset 49 Malden 59 — Neponset 47 LaMoille 75 — Ncponsct 51 Tiskilwa 81 — Neponset 63 Mag-Swancy 65 — Neponset 58 LaRose 57 — Neponset 52 Malden 63 — Neponset 60 Sheffield 72 — Neponset 60 Lafayette 47 — Ncponsct 48 Buda 82 — Neponset 36 Ohio 68 — Neponset 67 Sparland 68 — Ncponsct 51 Hennepin 50 — Neponset 64 Wvanet 57 — Neponset 56 Mineral 37 — Neponset 64 Hennepin 49 — Neponset 55 Bureau 46 — Neponset 40 Manlius 80 — Neponset 51 Lostant 61 — Neponset 78 Buda 79 — Neponset 52 Sheffield 64 — Neponset 47 A lot of credit goes to Coach Houser and his Frosh-Soph team this year for the fine job they did. They ended the regular season with a 10 won 7 lost record, but then rose to the heights and smashed their way through the Little 8 F-S Tournament defeating the defending champion Tiskilwa in the championship game. The Frosh-Soph season went as follows: Ncponsct 36 — Annawan 20 Neponset 33 — LaMoille 34 Ncponsct 42 — Mag-Swaney 28 Ncponsct 24 — Malden 20 Neponset 33 — Lafayette 22 Neponset 44 — Ohio 42 Neponset 33 — Hennepin 40 Neponset 35 - Mineral 19 Neponset 20 — Bureau 26 Neponset 23 — Tiskilwa 30 Neponset 30 — LaRose 23 Neponset 26 — Sheffield 33 Neponset 31 — Sparland 35 Neponset 32 — Wvanet 28 Neponset 43 — Hennepin 40 Neponset 31 — Manlius 27 Neponset 34 - Lostant 46 Neponset 36 — Buda 25 Little Eight Tournament Neponset 61 — LaMoille 41 Neponset 56 — Ohio 45 Neponset 34 — Tiskilwa 33 Printed Page......................................................... Neponset Hardware Patrons .............................................. Davidson’s Restaurant, Kewanee Anderson Masrhart, Princeton Rack' Row: Howard Milncs, Walter Clacvs, Bruce Heise, Glenn Carlson, Bobby Milncs. Middle. Coach, Billy Guthrie, Richard Rcdcnius, Arnold Rebound?? Carlson, Stanley Kaiser. front: Jimmy Burcham. That a boy Walt. Dig those crazy knees. Everybody comfortable? Buddy Carlson. Leslie Bennett, George Krahn, Danny Wood, Steve Gunning, Dicky Foes, Larry Whaples, Coach Houser. Picture Pages Sponsored by ...................................... Bureau County Republican Pioneer Corn Company, Princeton George Wolf’s Barber Shop, Neponset Ed’s Repair Shop, Neponset Stetson Store, Neponset Clarices Beauty Shop. Neponset Watch your femper Harold. PROM A M3 SCHOOL PARTIES 1954—PROM— The theme of the May 7, 1954 Prom, was “Moonlight Garden.” The banquet was held at the Hotel Kewanee Dining Room; afterwards we danced to the music of the “Bluetones” in the Hotel Kewanee Ballroom. The Ballroom was decorated as a moonlit garden, just off a porch, with brick wall effect around the room. The picket fences and terrace were decorated with colored flowers. Ann Bennett, Joan Nanninga, Mary Ann Gunning, Nancy Thorp were the punch girls. A lot of effort and hard work was put into the prom, and was enjoyed by all. INITIATION PARTY- Do you remember Carolyn Carley and Ronnie Miller doing the charleston— Sharon Nash sitting on Billy Mercer's lap? We danced to records and enjoyed refreshments provided by the sophomores. FFA ALL SCHOOL PARTY- Thc FFA put on an all school party Wednesday, November 23 in the Farm Shop. The party had a Western theme. We dined at the “Swinging Door Bar” where we were served punch and donuts. The freshmen boys put on a play named, “Rustling the Rustlers.” Dancing was enjoyed by everyone. Cl IRISTMAS PARTY- Thc all school Christmas Party, the 21st of December, was sponsored by the senior class. In the line of recreation we danced to records and played bingo with flying prizes that were enjoyed. Later gifts were passed out and refreshments were served. The biggest event—Santa was there. VALENTINES PARTY- The freshmen had the Valentines Parry on the 14th of February. We played bingo with three flying prizes, drop the handkerchief and several other games, including cake walks. T here was a Valentine Box — everyone got some funny Valentine cards. The Saint Patricks, FHA All School Party and the Junior-Senior Prom did not take place until after the annual had gone to press. Printed Page............-.................... Dr. William R. Bcrtclscn, Neponset Patrons ............................................ Clary’s Cafeteria, Princeton John Deere Imp., Princeton Don't Make Me Blush Did You Ciet What You Wanted??: Ronnie Goofed!!! What Luck!!! Going Steady????? W atch Your Manners, Billy. Patrons ................................................ Moss Electric Shop, Kewanee Foster’s Wallpaper, Kewanee Picture Page ..................................................... Star Courier, Kewanee B L Glass Co., Kewanee HOMECOMING arrow The 1955 Homecoming starred on Thursday night, October 20 with a pep session on Main Street. Talks were given by students and townspeople. G ach Houser introduced the team and three of the former cheerleaders led a cheer. Homecoming got under way again on Friday afternoon at 1:00 p. m. with a colorful and realistic parade through the business district and back to the High School. One attraction of the Parade was the LaMoillc Marching Band. Prizes went to the Senior class for first. Sophomore class second, Methodist Church third and Honorable Mention to the Women’s Thursday Club and Grade School. The football game with LaMoillc looked kind of one sided by the score but not so to the large crowd that turned out to sec the game. The final score was Neponset 0, LaMoille 33. The LaMoillc Band put on a half-time show. The climax of Homecoming came at the dance with crowning of the 1955 Queen and King, Eileen Millet and Glenn Carlson, by the 1954 Queen and King, Pat Shaner and Richard Hcise. The ’55 court consisted of F.loise Folger escorted by Wayne Stabler, Janice Olson escorted by Harold Roush, and Sandra McMccn escorted bv Robert Foes, a Junior. Music was furnished by Rudy James’ Orchestra. Saturday morning found the town awaking to the memories of another successful Homecoming. ...... Joe the Jeweler Bunter Oliver Neponset Locker Plant Grand March Women's Thursday Club Float Grade School Float Methodist Church Float Don’t Just Stand There Queen and Her Court Class of “56” Float Grand March Picture Pane .Union Federal Savings and Loan Assoc., Kewanee Larson’s Jewelry, Kewanee .