Neponset High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Neponset, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1957 volume:

I . SB THE ZEPHYR Volume X Composed by THE SENIOR CLASS 1957 Under die direction of Mrs. Mattie Chesnutt and Mrs. Marie Severson NEPONSET TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Neponset, Illinois This page sponsored by PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK Dedication We wish to dedicate the tenth edition of The Zephyr to our faithful office secretary, Mrs. Ed Fussner, who has been with us the past six years. This page sponsored by 2 DAVIDSON’S RESTAURANT K ARM EL KORN NELSON’S DRIVE-IN ANNUAL STAFF: Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Bruce Heise, Carol Krahn, Richard Redenius, Mrs. Severson, Stanley Kaiser, and Mrs. Chesnutt. SECOND ROW: Jerry Welboume, Marlene Williams, Margaret Carley, Bob Foes, Suzanne Burcham, Sam Berry, and Bill Mercer. THIRD ROW: Joan Williams, Howard Milnes, Edwin Bannas, Walt Claeys, Dan Wood, and Bill Guthrie. Annual Staff Editor.................... Richard Redenius Business Managers......... Howard Milnes and Edwin Bannas Art Committees............Joan Williams, head Copy...................... Bruce Heise and Richard Redenius Section Heads: Sports.................... Stanley Kaiser and Walter Claeys Classes................... Suzanne Burcham and Jerry Welboume Organizations............. Bill Guthrie and Bob Foes Photos....................Joan Williams Typists................... Margaret Carley, Marlene Williams, and Carol Krahn Copy Readers.............. Carol Krahn and Bruce Heise 3 George Gerrond Custodian This page sponsored by MARTIN ENGINEERING COMPANY 4 Mr. LUTHER Mr. Luther has been the vocational agriculture teacher for the past 12 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 FFA. Mrs. HIGH Mrs. High taught English III, Latin, history, and girls P E. She has an A.B. degree from New York State College for teachers and has done graduate work at Andover Newton Theological School. Mr. KIZER This is Mr. Kizer's second year as principal at Nepon-set. He received his B.S. degree at N. E. 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, Carbondale. He teaches mathematics, science, and algebra. Mrs. SEVERSON Mrs. Severson taught shorthand, typewriting, office practice, and bookkeeping. She is a graduate of Gem City Business College in Quincy, Illinois, has an A.B. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, and has done graduate work at Illinois State Normal University, Normal. She has been co-sponsor of the newspaper and the annual. ) 5 Mr. QUINN Mr. Quinn taught history, biology, physical education classes, and was the athletic director. He has a B.S. degree from Drake University. Mr. SANDLUND Mr. Sandlund has been with us a year and a half. He received his B.S. degree at the University of Illinois. He leads the high school band and girls' chorus. Mrs. CHESNUTT This is Mis. Chesnutt's third ‘year at Neponset. 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. Mrs. CROWSON Mrs. Crowson has been with us for the past year and a half. She is the home economics teacher. She received her B.S. degree at the University of Illinois. 6 Valedictorian RICHARD REDENIUS OFFICES: Class Treasurer 2; Class President 3; FFA Secretary 3; FFA Reporter 4; Annual Editor 4. ACTIVITIES: Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 2; Football Captain 4; N Club 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Booster Club 3; Paper Staff 4; Homecoming Court 4; Dramatics 1,2,3; FFA Public Speaking Contest 3; Chorus 1. Salutatorians MARLENE WILLIAMS OFFICES: Class President 1; Class Vice-President 4; FHA President 2; FHA Degrees Chairman 4; Band Sec. Treas. 4; Chorus President 4. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Eiramatics 2; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Booster Club 3; GAA 4; DAR Award 4; All-State Band 4; Music Camp 2. BRUCE HEISE OFFICES: Class Vice President 2; Class Secretary 3; FFA Treasurer 3; FFA Vice President 4. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; FFA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Paper Editor 4; Homecoming Court 4; Dramatics 1,2; Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 2; N Club 2,3,4; Music Camp 3. This page sponsored by DAVIDSON'S RESTAURANT NELSON'S DRIVE IN CUBBON'S DAIRY STORE M K BARBER SHOP WILLIAM GUTHRIE OFFICES: FFA Sentinel 3; FFA Secretary 4. ACTIVITIES: Booster Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Boys' State 3; Football 2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; N Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4; FFA 1,2,3,4. CAROL KRAHN OFFICES: Class President 2; Class Secretary 1,4; Class Treasurer 1; GAA President 4; Band Treasurer 4; FHA Projects Chairman 4. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 3; Booster Club 3; GAA 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 2,4; Paper Staff 4; Homecoming Court 4; All-State Band 4. HOWARD MILNES ACTIVITIES: Chorus 1; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 2; Dramatics 1; N Club 2, 3,4; Homecoming Court 4. 9 ti MARGARET CARLEY OFFICES: Class Treasurer 3; Class President 4; FHA Vice President 4. ACTIV ITIES: Band 1,2; Chorus 1, 4; Booster Club 1,2,3; GAA 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; Homecoming Court 4; Girls' State 3; Betty Crocker Award 4. SUZANNE BURCHAM OFFICES: GAA Points Chairman 4; Class Reporter 4; FHA Parliamentarian 2. ACTIVITIES: GAA 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; Homecoming Court 4; FHA Camp 2. STANLEY KAISER OFFICES: Class Vice President 4; FFA Reporter 3; FFA Treasurer 4. ACTIVITIES: Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; Basketball 1, 2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; Band 1; Chorus 1; Homecoming Court 4; Dramatics 1; N Club 2,3, 4; State Farmer 3; FFA 1, 2,3,4. JERRY WELBOURNE OFFICES: FFA Sentinel 4. ACTIVITIES: Chorus 1; Dramatics 1; N Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; FFA 1, 2,3,4. 10 � ROBERT FOES OFFICES: FFA Vice President 3; FFA President 4; Booster Club Secretary 2; Band Vice President 4. ACTIVITIES: FFA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Chorus 1; Homecoming King 4; Booster Club 3; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; DeKalb Award 4. EDWIN BANNAS ACTIVITIES: FFA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Band 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4. JOAN WILLIAMS OFFICES: Class Reporter 3; Class Treasurer 4. ACTIVITIES: Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 2,3,4; Booster Club 1,2,3; Annual Staff 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Homecoming Court 4; FHA 1,2,3,4. WALTER CLAEYS ACTIVITIES: FFA 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; N Club 2,3; Track 2,3; Chorus 1; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Pioneer Award 4. 11 t 1 Senior Activities Prom Dancing under the sea The Stardusters Our punch girls, Eileen Golby and Linda Shaner Still more dancing Senior Activities Senior Trip Commencement Marlene Williams, Co-Salutatorian; Richard Redenius, Valedictorian; and Bruce Heise, Co-Salutatorian. Senior Class Poem Do you all remember the boy named Walt? To every party, he'll add some salt. He rods to Kewanee in his big, black Line To see a girl named Rosie. . .1 think! Next on our list is a gal named Sue, She likes Jack; he likes her, too. And someday soon upon her hand. She hopes to wear his wedding band. And now marches on the stage, Bruce Heise. . .he’s quite the rage. Sometimes we call him Lib for short, (When he reads this, just watch him snort!) Ed belongs to the National Guard, This blond-headed boy is quite a card. Souped-up Fords are his favorite car; In life, we think he'll travel far. Being the shortest in the class, Jerry hopes that he will pass. He thinks that History is for the birds. To him, it is just a bunch of words. Howard likes a girl in the Junior class, Nancy Thorp. . .she's quite a lass. They both have bright red hair. You'd better look out when their tempers flare. Next is the boy whose name is Bill, Dawn is the girl who gives him a thrill. For Kewanee he is often bound, Can't you guess where he'll be found? Stanley drives a big, black Plym, The girls all seem to chase after him, As quarter-back of our football team, You can bet that he was on the beam. Joan chose Jotze as her pen name. Writing for this mouse has made her fame. She has many friends. . .far and near. They like her because she's full of cheer. Richard Redenius is his name. Being a lawyer is his aim. He's the tops in our class, Roddin' around. . .he burns up gas. Marlene was the Homecoming queen, In her pink formal she really looked keen. She's the life of every party, When she leaves we'll all be sorry. Carol Krahn is quite a dish. She has a very peculiar wish. To go to Korea to see a man, (I'll bet a dollar his name ain't Van). Margaret Car ley is a real cool cat, Pitching baseball she has down pat. This summer she will be leaving, Someday. . .marriage she will be dreaming. Bob as a football star, Has traveled near and far. Farming is his speciality, And Toulon is his locality. 14 Senior Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1957, being of sound mind and body do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament. To the Faculty; To Mr. Kizer, our principal, we will Our absence excuses and ability to be ill on certain days, and a drive safely campaign on any day of the week except week days! To Mr. Luther, our ag. teacher, we will All the land we own so he can start his pork raising scheme and all our ability to spill paint, grease, and water all over the shop. To Mr. Quinn, our coach, we will All our wet and dirty towels, our misinterpreted plays, and our wild P E classes. Also, our 20 minute speeches to the next class in American history. To Mr. Sandlund, our music teacher, we will All the knocks on his door during his chorus practices and the clinkers that came out of the untuned instruments. To Mrs. Crowson, our home ec. teacher, we will All the leftover food from any lunchsack and any dirty dishes left alter a party. To Mrs. Chesnutt, our English and chemistry teacher, we will All the uncompleted assignments we never handed in and the right to purchase a book from the T.A.B. book club. To Mrs. High, our girls' P E, Latin, English ID, and world history teacher we will Our snow-driving ability and our Pig Latin to her language courses. To Mrs. Severson, our commercial teacher, we will All the eraser dust on the typewriter keys and gum under the tables in the commercial room. To Faye Fussner, our secretary, we will Our dream car and our good luck to our friend, a now old married woman and consultant, and to her offspring that they will have a secretary like her in school. To the Juniors: Our ability to stay out of trouble and all the stencils from this year's newspapers. To the Sophomores: Our good looks and our LITTLE conceit. To the Freshmen: Our grades and our good times to come. To the Underclassmen: The way we work and get along as a class and our whole spirit in general. Jerry Welboume wills his long Elvis-type haircut to Steve Gunning and his ability to fib to teachers to Kay Kizer. Stanley Kaiser wills his long nights that he stayed home to Leslie Bennett and his ability to go with girls to Danny Wood. Richard Redenius wills his singing voice to Ronnie Miller and his brownnose to Paul Heberer. Bruce Heise wills his rod Studebaker to Ronald Morris and his Liberace-type music to George Krahn. Howard Milnes wills his freshness-to-girls-when-Nancy-isn't-around to Warren Miller and his parking spot to Arnold Carlson and Becky Shaner. Margaret Carley wills her swing to Joan Nanninga and her nonsteady boyfriends to Linda Moon. She also leaves her 10 easy lessons on How to Become a Pro-Baseball Pitcher to Bonnie Stetson. Suzanne Burcham wills her romancing ability to John Warren Miller and her small feet to Carolyn Carley. Bill Guthrie wills his knowledge of Shakespeare's Macbeth to Laura Beaman and his music ability to Ann Bennett. Bob Foes wills his athletic ability to Larry Whaples and his dual pipes to Bill Mercer. Walter Claeys wills his ability to go steady to Sandra Stetson and his knowledge of what he didn't learn in Geo-met o Jean Papacek. Ed Bannas wills his mechanical ability to Bob Milnes and his Guard meetings to any sucker that wants them. ' jf|$inene Williams wills her good grades to Alan Kaiser and her ability to get in boats to Butch Pratt; also her Williams etiquette on a date to Sharon Nash and A1 Bates. •Carol Krahn wills her favorite pastime of flirting and her early hours to Mary Hill and all her air-mail to Nancy Thorpe. Joan Williams wills her Louis Armstrong style to Dick Foes and her drawing ability to Gary Stabler. Witnesses: Stanley Kaiser Jerry Welboume 15 Class Prophecy The year is 1980. On my recent trip to New York City, to lead the Bruce Heise band at the Stork Club, I either met or heard reports of my classmates at N.H.S. While on the plane, I met William Guthrie, a wealthy landowner, with his wife and six children, who was on his way to Washington to confer with the Secretary of Agriculture. Bill told me that Robert Foes, inventor of synthetic milk, had recently received a patent on his invention and was making lots of money. After the plane arrived at New York, I passed the reservation desk. I saw Carol Krahn, who was head secretary for United Airlines of New York. She said that she had recently been a stewardess and had flown with Jerry Welbourne, the ace pilot of our time. When I arrived at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, I bought a copy ot the New York Times and discovered that Senator Redenius, (Rep. 111.), had set a filibustering record in the U.S. Senate. As I was signing the registrar, I saw Marlene Williams' name, who had just received a gold record for selling a million copies of her hit record Broken Knuckles.” I decided to pay her a visit. I was happy to see her and she told me about some of our classmates back home. She said that on her recent trip back to Neponset she saw Stanley Kaiser down at the Sugar Bowl. He told her that he owned and operated a Pepsi Bottling Company. While they were there talking, Suzanne Burcham came in for dinner with her husband. She told them that she had settled down and was mothering a set of twins. A poster at the Sugar Bowl showed that Joan Williams, a missionary to the experimental expeditionary forces in Antarctica, would give a lecture on the conversion of Penguins at the local Methodist Church. Marlene told me she was going to be the surprise guest singer that night at my performance. This gave us a better chance to talk about old times. After the performance we were joined by Margaret Carley and Howard Milnes. Margaret was chief costume designer for C.B.S. Television, a job that kept her busy 24 hours a day. Howard just happened to be in town for a railroad convention as he was president of Milnes, Thorpe, and Co., a large Mid-West railroad. My next booking for the band was in London. When I arrived there, 1 had the pleasure of seeing General Edwin Bannas and Professor Walter Claeys. It seems that Edwin rose rapidly in the Military and now commands our 9th army. Walter, a prominent atomic scientist recently received the Nobel Prize for his work in atomic radiation. Since I have returned home I have kept track of all my old classmates. A class reunion has been planned for the year 2000 so we'll be meeting again soon. 16 Hall of Fame BOY GIRL Tallest Bruce Carol Shortest Jerry Suzanne Youngest Bill Marlene Oldest Walter Joan Darkest Stanley Carol Lightest Bill Margaret Studies Most Bruce Joan Studies Least Jerry Suzanne Most Romantic Stanley Suzanne Most Athletic Bob Carol Most Mannerly Bob Marlene Most Bashful Bruce Suzanne Biggest Flirt Stanley Margaret Biggest Feet Bruce Joan Smallest Feet Bob Suzanne Prettiest eyes Bill Margaret Night Owls Stanley Carol Smartest Richard Marlene Noisiest Walter Joan Sleepiest Jerry Carol Lovers Howard Margaret Class Workers Richard Joan Most Obedient Bill Marlene Best Drivers Howard Marlene Slowest Ed Suzanne Hottest Temper Walter Suzanne Class Cut-ups Jerry Margaret Daredevils Ed Carol Best Dancers Bob Marlene Class Bookworms Richard Margaret Study-Hall Walkers Ed Joan Teacher's Pets Richard Margaret Best Dressed Bruce Marlene Most likely to succeed Bruce Joan Prettiest Smile Bob Carol Class Favorite Sport Football Class Favorite Pastime Going Away Class Favorite Subject Opposite Sex Class Favorite Song Stardust Class Favorite Hour 12:00 - 1:00 a.m. This page is sponsored by THE STAR COURIER 17 Senior Class History On September 1, 1953, fifteen brave freshmen climbed aboard a Burlington engine at the Grade School and went for a short ride to N, W. S. Here they were joined by Richard Sellon and Suzanne Bur-cham where they got on a Zephyr Streamliner for a journey through high school. The students who were chosen to conduct us through our Freshman year were: Marlene Williams, president; Dick Sellon, vice president; Carol Krahn, secretary-treasurer; Margaret Carley and Bill Guthrie, Booster Club. All were active in school activities. One of our activities was sponsoring the Valentine's Party which was a great success. Our conductor was Mr. Luther. In the fall of '54, sixteen members entered the Zephyr Streamliner to continue their journey through N. H. S. The following students were chosen to conduct us through our second year: Carol Krahn, president; Bruce Heise, vice president; Richard Redenius, secretary-treasurer. Margaret Carley, Joan Williams, Robert Foes, and Billy Guthrie were on the Booster Club. The class was very active in all activities. We happily initiated the Freshmen at a party which was a roaring success. Our float in the Homecoming Parade rated second. During the journey we lost Roy Sharer who transferred to Kewanee. Miss Tracy was our conductor. The junior stage of our trip through high school was a busy one. All year we sold refreshments at games and at noons to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom. Our prom was May 12 at Hotel Clark in Princeton, the theme was Satellite Ball, and the band was Jimmy Marvin. The officers who conducted us through the year were: Richard Redenius, president; Stanley Kaiser, vice president; Bruce Heise, secretary; Margaret Carley, treasurer. Bill Guthrie, Richard Redenius, Carol Krahn, Margaret Carley, Marlene Williams, and Joan Williams, were on the Booster Club. During the journey we lost Richard Sellon who transferred to Sheffield. Mrs. Chesnutt was our conductor for the trip. We have just completed the fourth stage of our journey fhrough N.H.S. and have left the train at Graduation Point. During the trip, we won first prize in the Homecoming Parade led by Queen Marlene Williams and King Bob Foes. We gave the annual Christmas party. We engaged the Tom Owen's Band for the Senior Dance, March 29. We worked hard on the annual and took our trip to Chicago. Those who took care of the business of the class were: Margaret Carley, president; Marlene Williams, vice president; Carol Krahn, secretary; Joan Williams, treasurer; Suzanne Burcham, reporter. Mrs. Chesnutt and Mr. Kizer were our conductors for our last and final lap at N.H.S. Richard Redenius was editor of the annual and Bruce Heise was editor oi the newspaper. This page is sponsored by TUCKERS PRODUCE 18 CLASSES Junior Class Ann Bennett Leslie Bennett John Warren Miller Mary Ann Gunning Ronald Morris Nancy Thorpe Linda Moon Joan Nanninga Sponsors THEISSEN OFFICE SUPPLY, Kewanee--McBROOM MOTOR SALES, Kewanee 20 Junior Class History In the fall of 54 , twenty ambitious freshmen entered Neponset High School. We were given a hard time until after the initiation - which we didn't enjoy. Our big project that year was sponsoring a very successful Valentine Party. On August 30, 1955, twenty-one sophomores were present for enrollment. We lost Micky Kazmeiski but gained Kay Kizer and Bill Stopp. John Moeller joined us during the second semester. Our class had the honor of having Becky, Linda, and Mary chosen as cheerleaders that year. Of course, our big job of the year was initiating the freshmen. We also had the pleasant job of decorating the gym for the Homecoming Dance to the theme of Autumn Leaves. Twenty-one members met at the doors of NHS to enroll as upperclassmen. Mike Cosner was the only one not with us. We elected our officers as follows.- Dan, President; Mary Ann, Vice-President; Nancy, Secretary; Linda, Treasurer; and Stephen and Becky, Reporters. The Junior-Senior Prom was the activity we sponsored this year. Our class has been active in sports, music, dramatics, and other school activities. This page sponsored by GUY E. TEMPLE, INC. 21 Richard Foes Janet Miller Buddy Carlson John Rednour Ronnie Miller Sophomore Class Larry Whaples Carolyn Carley Jim Bure ham Sharon Nash William Mercer John Amburgy Dennis Williams Sandra Stetson Cecil Dahl Jean Papacek This page is sponsored by KEWANEE FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR 22 Sophomore Class History Thirteen freshmen entered Neponset High on September 1, 1955. We elected officers as follows: Jean Papacek, president; Bill Mercer, vice president; Janet Miller, secretary-treasurer. We were represented on the Booster Club by Carolyn Carley and Bill Mercer. The next step in our school career was our initiation which we passed with flying colors. We sponsored the traditional Valentine Party. The last part of August, 1956, a group of boys and girls known as the class of 59 met for a second time at Neponset High School. Most of us had survived one year at N. H. S. and had decided to try for another. Our class consisted of 14 students when we started school. Along the line, though, we lost Judy Harter, but we gained two new boys. Dennis Williams who came from Buda High School, and John Rednour from Princeton joined our class. Cecil Dahl, a former classmate returned to N. H. S. Early in the year the class elected officers. They are Carolyn Carley, Secretary and Treasurer; Ronnie Miller, Vice-President; and Bill Mercer, President. Mrs. High and Mr. Luther are our class sponsors. Our class was the sponsor of the Freshmen Initiation Party. We also entered a float in the Homecoming Parade with the theme Bury the Bears. This page sponsored by ED'S REPAIR SHOP 23 Freshman Class This page sponsored by JOHNSTON LUMBER COMPANY 24 Freshmen Class History On August 29, 1956, sixteen Class fo '60'' pupils entered N.H.S. There were 11 boys and 5 girls. We elected Sam Berry for President, Jack Scott as Vice President, Gary Coates as Secretary and Gary Stabler as Treasurer. Our advisors were Mr. Quinn and Mrs. Crowson. We were initiated. Boy that black-top was surely hot on our bare feet! All the boys except Paul Heberer went out for football, but John Bennett and Sam Berry were the only letter winners. George Boehne joined our class in about the middle of the year. He was previously enrolled at Toulon where he played Frosh-Soph football. He was a first-string guard. Watch for a future star in George! We wish the Seniors a lot of luck after graduation. We all hope to be back at Neponset High as Sophomores next year. This page sponsored by STETSON'S STORE 25 F. H. A. History The Neponset Chapter of the National FHA Organization had a very active year. The year started with a bang in the back yard at Mrs. Crowson’s home, in the form of an FHA Weiner Roast honoring the incoming Freshman girls. On the 11th of October, the officers traveled to Spring Valley with the FHA chapter mothers, to an Officer's Sectional Meeting. An educational time was had by all. October 26 the FHA went to work and cleaned all over town--Hobo Work Day, which was very successful. November saw a Surprise shower for Faye Fussner and a new thing in Neponset High—a necking party ! FHA went caroling December and sent domes to an Indian reservation. January 24 the girls honored their dads with a Daddy Date Night , which the dates enjoyed a great deal. A Panel on Dating came oft very well in March. Everyone acquired more information about tire hows and whys of dating. April 9 a school program was put on, in observance of National FHA week. Also, in April the Neponset Chapter had charge of the decorations at the FHA Spring Rally. A formal installation in May and the annual Eighth Grade Tea ended the school year of '56-57. This page is sponsored by Dr. KURTZ. 27 Mrs. Crowson, our Advisor This page sponsored by B L GLASS COMPANY 28 F.H.A. Officers F.H.A. Necking Party This page sponsored by NEPONSET HARDWARE 29 G. A. A. History This was the first year Neponset has ever had GAA. Our officers were: president, Carol Krahn; vice president, Linda Moon; secretary-treasurer, Carolyn Carley. The point chairmen were Seniors, Suzanne Burcham; Juniors, Becky Shaner; Sophomores, Janet Miller; Freshmen, Linda Shaner. The seasonal sports the GAA has participated in were: baseball, badminton, basketball, volleyball and archery. The GAA also sponsored a Sock Hop after a basketball game with Wyanet in January. We entered a GAA basketball tournament. The ten highest were: Verna Miller, Margaret Carley, Joan Nanninga, Josephine Amburgy, Dolores Moore, Sharon Nash, Laura Beaman, Mary Hill, Kay Kizer, and Carol Krahn. This page sponsored by GUSTAFSON'S STORE, BRACKEN'S RESTAURANT 30 Mrs. High, our leader. Oops! Wrong guy. This page sponsored by the KEWANEE COCA COLA COMPANY. 31 Future Farmers of America The Neponset FFA has had a state charter since 1928. Presently, there are 33 active members. There have been 2 American Farmers in our chapter’s history, 13 State Farmers, and 8 Honorary Farmers. This year's officers are Robert Foes, president; Bruce Heise, vice president; Bill Guthrie, secretary; Stanley Kaiser, treasurer; Richard Redenius, reporter; Jerry Welboume, sentinel; and Mr. Luther, our Advisor. Our chapter's activities combine education, experience, and entertainment for all. Some of the main events for the past year were: Greenhand initiation, Section HI Leadership Camp, Section III Officer's Banquet, FFA school party, FFA chili dinners, and Soil Judging Contest. The chapter also maintains a school farm, has a very modern up-to-date shop, and has an experimental farm at the strip mine. This page is sponsored by PRINCETON AUTO DEALER'S ASSOCIATION 32 Drilling wheat at the Strip Mine Farm. F. F. A. in Action The motto of the FFA is to earn and to learn. Most of our Neponset FFA activities are based on this motto. Among the activities for the past year were: Section III Judging Contest—The members of the Freshman Class judged livestock and placed 8th. State FFA Convention--Stanley Kaiser was awarded the State Farmer degree in Springfield. Illinois State Fair--The Ag III Class and Mr. Luther toured the State Fairgrounds and stayed overnight. Section III Fair--Several members participated and won a combined total of $110.00 in prize money. Strip Mine and Ag Farms--We own a variety of farm machinery and practice farm management and crop rotation on the two areas. Experimental plots are maintained at the Strip Mine to test the value of mined land. Regular farming is practiced on our local Ag Farm with very favorable results. All-School Party—The FFA sponsored an all school potluck supper and party. After eating, dancing was enjoyed to the music of the Melody Five. Hy-Yield Corn Program—The Chapter sponsors this event every year to find the champion corn grower in our area. A good deal of education is included for participating farmers as well as students, In December a dinndr was held, announcing this year’s winners. Wisconsin Farm Tour--Mr. Luther, John Junis, and several FFA members toured a number of Wisconsin farms, including Mr. Luther's home farm. They stayed overnight at Mr. Luther's cabin. International Livestock Show--Ag IV members and Mr. Luther attended the International Livestock Exhibition in Chicago. While in Chicago they also toured places of agricultural interest. Shop Projects--During the past year several old tractors were overhauled in our Ag shop. Two old cars were also repaired. Some of the classes built their projects, such as hog houses, feeders, and other farm equipment. Our FFA activities center around our Agriculture courses which consist of classroom studies and a study of home, farm, and other activities such as field trips, agricultural projects, and learning farm skills. This page sponsored by THE NEPONSET FARMER’S GRAIN ELEVATOR CO-OP. 33 Bill Guthrie; Jerry Welbourne; Walt Claeys mixing seeding Bud Carlson and Leslie Bennett drilling oats Ws ♦ ■ � . . Ag I Play Cast Bill Guthrie This page sponsored by SKELLEY SERVICE 34 N. H. S. Band Our first band activity for the year under the direction of Mr. Sandlund was playing in a parade at Princeton. Then later, around Thanksgiving, something new and different was added to our concerts. This was the Cabaret Concert in which the band played mostly popular selections. Exactly a month after the Cabaret Concert the band gave their Christmas Concert. Many Christmas selections were played. Every year a few members are selected from the band for the All-State Band. This year Carol Krahn was selected. On March 9, almost every band member went to Wenona to participate in the annual district music contest. Those receiving first division ratings were: Piano-Wood wind trio, Bruce Heise, Marlene Williams and George Krahn; Horn Solo, Verna Miller; Baritone Solo, Gary Coates; Trombone Solo, John Miller; Trombone Duet, Gary Stabler and Alan Bates; Mixed Brass Duet, Becky Shaner and Dan Wood; Brass Quintet, Bruce Heise, Dan Wood Carol Krahn, Joan Williams, and Ronald Miller; Brass Sextet, Verna Miller, Carolyn Pratt, Ronald Morris, Bill Mercer, John Miller and Gary Coates. Another new band activity this year was the playing of the band at a P.T.A. meeting. We rehearsed just as we would in school and then we gave a few selections we had practiced for the occasion. The band has had a very successful year playing under the direction of Mr. Sandlund. This page is sponsored by WHAPLES FARMERS STATE BANK 35 FIRST ROW: Laura Beaman, Janet Miller Linda Shaner, Carolyn Pratt. SECOND ROW: Josephine Amburgy, Becky Shaner, Eileen Golby, Dolores Moore, Verna Miller, Mary Hill, Sharon Nash. THIRD ROW: Bonnie Stetson, Marlene Williams, Margaret Carley, Linda Moon, Joan Williams, Nancy Thorp, Carol Krahn, Kay Kizcr, Mary Ann Gunning, Ann Bennett, Joan Nanninga, and director Howard Sandlund. Girls’ Chorus Chorus had a very active year under the direction of Mr. Howard Sandlund. The chorus, with the band, gave a Cabaret Concert at the Grade School, in November. The chorus sang popular songs. In December the chorus and band gave a Christmas Concert. The vocal solo and ensemble music contest was held on March 9 at Wenona, Illinois. The following members received a first rating: Girls' trio: Janet Miller, Verna Miller and Jean Papacek; vocal solo: Verna Miller. Second ratings: Girls Octet: Bonnie Stetson, Joan Nanninga, Mary Ann Gunning, Ann Bennett, Linda Moon, Carol Krahn, Kay Kizer, and Marlene Williams; vocal solo: Bonnie Stetson; vocal solo: Ann Bennett. Those receiving third ratings were: vocal solo: Janet Miller; vocal solo: Joan Nanninga. The chorus entered the District Organization Contest at Wenona, April 6. They sang; Oh! God! Thy Bounty Reacheth Wide and La Bella Bimba. The Little Eight Music Festival was held April 26 at Buda. The Neponset chorus was asked to sing a religious song. The final event of the year was the Annual Spring Concert, May 17. Marlene Williams, Kay Kizer and Jean Papacek were accompanists for the chorus. This page is sponsored by TAYLOR AND SONS. 36 Play and Dramatics Mrs. Chesnutt is the head of our play and dramatics department. Under her direction we have been very successful in our dramatic efforts. This year Neponset High School did not enter the State Dramatic Contest. Kay Kizer was scheduled to enter, but she couldn't because of illness. Our entry in the Little Eight One Act Play Contest was Tile Neighbors by Zona Gale. It was a delightful comedy, with characters taken bodily from small town life. It was a touching story about a friendless child who falls into the care of The Neighbors. This play was given at Ohio on March 20, 1957, in the annual Little Eight One Act Play Contest. The Neighbors won second place. Bonnie Stetson was awarded the best supporting girl's role for playing the part of Grandma. Others in the cast were: Mary Ann Gunning, Stephen Gunning, Larry Whaples, Josephine Amburgy, Joan Williams, Kay Kizer, and Joan Nanninga. Mrs. Chesnutt was the director. This page sponsored by THE CORNER STORE. 37 PLAY CAST—LEFT to RIGHT: Joan Williams, Larry Whaples, Joan Nanninga, Stephen Gunning, Mary Ann Gunning, Josie Amburgy, Kay Kizer, Bonnie Stetson, and Mrs. Chesnutt, dramatic teacher. Scene from play at Neponset. This page sponsored by LEADER STORE, BROWN, LYNCH SCOTT 38 ATHLETICS FOOTBALL SQUAD, FIRST ROW: Bob Foes, Dick Foes, Richard Redenius, Dan Wood, Stanley Kaiser, Leslie Bennett, and Bruce Heise. SECOND ROW: Arnold Carlson, Jack Scott, Ronnie Miller, Steve Gunning, Dennis Yepsen, Forrest Pratt, Gary Stabler, Ivan Bennett, and Coach Quinn. THIRD ROW: Larry Whaples and Bud Carlson, the managers; Alan Bi tes, Gary Coates, Sam Berry, John Bennett, Bill Guthrie, Alan Kaiser, and Bill Mercer. N. H. S. Football On Saturday, September 1, 1956, a squad of 26 football candidates reported to Coach Quinn. This was the largest group in recent years at N.H.S. Included in the group were the following lettermen: Stanley Kaiser, Bruce Heise, Bob Foes, Arnold Carlson, Dan Wood, Leslie Bennett, and Captain Richard Redenius. Everyone was eager to start, and the first three weeks of drills passed quickly. Those who won starting positions for the first game were: Bruce Heise and Dick Foes at ends, Leslie Bennett and Richard Redenius at tackles, Dan Wood at center, Stanley Kaiser at quarterback, and Bob Foes and Arnold Carlson at halfbacks. As the season progressed everyone had high hopes, but two defeats in a row by Manlius and Buda ended our chances for the top spot in the league. We closed our season on a winning note, however, as we won three games in a row. This page sponsored by THE FAIR STORE and HOTEL CLARK 40 Another gain for Neponset! Season Highlights The football season this past year completed the transition of Neponset from a cellar dweller in the Little Eight Conference to a title contender. Only two losses were incurred this year and hopes run high for another outstanding team next year. The opening game of the season pitted Neponset against Tiskilwa. Neponset led all the way in a thriller only to be tied in the final minutes on an intercepted pass and an eighty yard run for a touchdown. For the first time in several years Neponset recorded two shutout games over Sheffield, 34 to 0, and La Moille, in a sea of mud, 27 to 0. The highest score ever to be accomplished by a Neponset team was our 65 to 13 win over Malden. Games withWyanet and Ohio were never in doubt as we led all the way. A 56 to 14 shellacking by Manlius and a 33 to 19 upset win by Buda were the only disappointing notes during the season. Five seniors closed their football careers after the last game of the season. They were Bruce Heise, Bob Foes, Bill Guthrie, Stanley Kaiser, and Richard Redenius. This was the first winning season at Neponset in several years, and all who played are to be congratulated. This page sponsored by PAMP'S JEWELRY and RICI'S RESTAURANT 41 SENIOR PLAYERS, Left to Right: Bill Guthrie, Richard Redenius, Bob Foes, Stanley Kaiser, and Bruce Heise. Football Honors With the fine season that we had came added honors to several members of the squad. The following players received letters for their performances: Bruce Heise, Bob Foes, Stanley Kaiser, Richard Redenius, Arnold Carlson, Leslie Bennett, Dan Wood, Dick Foes, and John Bennett. In addition to this Arnold Carlson was the scoring champion of the Little Eight. His total of 112 points was one of the highest individual totals a Neponset player has ever scored. In the All Conference balloting by Little Eight coaches he was the only player to receive the unanimous backing of all nine coaches, as he received a First Team Halfback position. End Bruce Heise was awarded the end spot on the All Conference Second Team. Honorable Mention was accorded center Dan Wood and tackle Richard Redenius in the balloting. Richard Redenius has been football captain for the past season. This page sponsored by ALBRECHT BROTHERS and HENRY BROTHERS SHOE STORE 42 FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS, LEFT to RIGHT: Bonnie Stetson, Becky Shatter, Linda Moon, Marlene Williams, and Mary Hill. Season Scores Tiskilwa Sheffield 0 .... 34 Wyanet 6 34 Manlius 56 .... 14 Buda 33 19 Malden 13 , 65 LaMoille . . . . 0 . . . . 27 Ohio 13 29 Little Eight 1956 Standings W L Manlius..................8.................0 Tiskilwa................ 6.................1 Buda.....................6.................2 Neponset.................5.................2 Wyanet...................4.................4 Ohio.....................3.................5 Sheffield................2.................6 La Mi .ilie .............1.................7 Malden...................0.................8 T 1 1 This page sponsored by DOG 'N SUDS and GUZZARDO'S NEWSSTAND 43 Who has the ball? Keep crawling, you'll make it! Need some help, Arnold? This page sponsored by UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION and BUNTIN OLIVER'S JEWELRY. 44 THE BASKETBALL SQUAD, FIRST ROW: Bill Guthrie, Arnold Carlson, Bob Foes, George Krahn, and Bob Milnes. SECOND ROW: Manager Jim Burcham, Dick Foes, John Bennett, Dan Wood, Bud Carlson, and Coach Don Quinn. N. H. S. Basketball This year Neponset was hoping for a good season, but complications seemed to arise from the very beginning. With good material to work with and the desire to win, half of the Varsity seemed to think a team of 5 with 1 reserve could carry the load for N.H.S. With a good squad of Juniors and Sophomores, we are all looking forward for the team of 1957-58. Although this year we only won 4 ames with big wins over Buda and Sheffield, we can assure you that you can look forward to a good season next year. The team will be led by keen-eyed 5' 10 guard George Krahn and 9 other boys of good ability which should produce a team of great potential. Letters were given to George Krahn, Dan Wood, Bill Guthrie, Arnold Carlson, Bob Milnes, and Bob Foes. This page sponsored by the NEPONSET HARDWARE. 45 FROSH-SOPH TEAM, FIRST ROW: Gary Coates, Larry Whaples, Forrest Pratt, John Rednour, and Sam Berry. SECOND ROW: Manager Jim Burcham, Bud Carlson, John Bennett, Coach Quinn, Ivan Bennett, Dick Foes, and Alan Kaiser. Junior Varsity Basketball This year the Frosh-Soph team won 6 out of 17 games. The number of losses we received this year can be attributed to our lack of experience. The loss of last year's players affected our teamwork and our team’s ability. The 3 high scorers on the team this year were Dick Foes, John Bennett, and Bud Carlson with 247, 124, and 110 respectively. Although we didn’t fare too well in this year's tournament and games, we are hoping for a more successful ream next year. This page sponsored by the SUGAR BOWL CAFE MOTEL 46 N. H. S. Basketball Season Neponset's Zephyrs started slowly, but towards the end ot the season they picked up steam ana came through with a big upset win over Sheffield in the District Tournament. In several games the Zephyrs came very close, but could not quite make the grade when the going got tough. Coach Quinn's charges had a final season record of 4 wins and 19 losses. For his outstanding play George Krahn was awarded Honorable Mention on the Little Eight All Conference Team. Following is the season's record: Lostant............42... . Neponset.... 43 Annawan..........46 ... . Neponset ... 37 Hennepin...........51... . Neponset.... 48 Mineral..........42 ... . Neponset ... 54 La Moille..........62... . Neponset.... 57 Mag-Swaney. ... 82 ... . Neponset ... 74 Bureau...........83. . . . Neponset ... .50 Malden...........41 ... . Neponset ... 40 La Fayette.......89. . . . Neponset ... .72 Ohio.............47 ... . Neponset ... 29 Hennepin.........75 ... . Neponset ... 47 Little 6 Tournament Bureau...........53 ... . Neponset ... 37 Hennepin.........46... . Neponset .... 33 Tiskilwa.........82 ... . Neponset ... 33 Sheffield....... 60 ... . Neponset ... 35 Little 8 Tournament La Rose..........59 ... . Neponset ... 53 Ohio.............71... . Neponset.... 48 Wyanet...........77 ... . Neponset ... 51 Sparland ........72 . . . Neponset ... 54 District Tournament Manlius..........65 ... . Neponset ... 37 Sheffield........45. . . . Neponset ... .47 Buda.............45 ... . Neponset ... 55 Tampico..........70... . Neponset .... 51 Several new faces appeared on this year's Junior Varsity team. The new members played very well, although they lost some tough ones, and ended up with a season's record of 6 wins and 11 losses. Dick Foes, John Bennett, and Bud Carlson, along with the rest of the team, were very outstanding. Following is the record they achieved: Annawan . 44 . . . . Neponset . . . .38 Wyanet . 33 .... Neponset .... 46 Mineral . 38 . . . . Neponset 27 Manlius . 42 .... Neponset .... 27 Mag-Swaney . . . . 30 . . . . Neponset ... .42 Lostant. . 49 . . . .Neponset ... .35 Malden . 26 . . . . Neponset 45 Hennepin . . . .Neponset ... .17 Ohio . 39 . . . . Neponset ... .42 La Moille 34 .... Neponset .... 32 Hennepin . 55 . . . . Neponset ... .47 Bureau. . 34 .... Neponset .... 19 Bureau .43 . . ... .34 La Fayette 31 .... Neponset.... 37 Tiskilwa 61 . . . . Neponset 38 Sheffield .32 . . . . Neponset ... .23 La Rose .36 . . . . Neponset ... .46 Frosh-Soph Tournament Ohio 44 . . This page sponsored by the BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN 47 What's in .he Balcony? JumP in Arnold. Don't pull his head o£f. Are you sicl; George? This page SP° nsored by Dr- WILLIAM BERTLESEN 48 N CLUB: Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Marlene Williams, Bonnie Stetson, Linda Moon, Mary Hill, and Becky Shaner. SECOND ROW: Stanley Kaiser, Howard Milnes, Jerry Welbourne, Bruce Heise, Dick Foes, Bob Foes, Bill Guthrie, and Arnold Carlson. THIRD ROW: Coach Quinn, Jim Burcham, Bud Carlson, John Bennett, George Krahn, Richard Redenius, Dan Wood, Walter Slaeys, Steve Gunning, Leslie Bennett, and Larry Whaples. N” Club The N Club of N.H.S. is an honorary club of those who have won a school letter at N.H.S. This may be accomplished by playing a certain number of quarters in football or basketball. Total points accumulated in track events are also considered. The managers of the teams and the cheerleaders also are members in the club. Presently there are 23 members in the group. This page sponsored by BREEDLOVE'S SPORTING GOODS and NEPONSET LOCKER SERVICE N.H.S. Cheerleaders: Left to Right: Becky Shaner, Bonnie Stetson, Linda Moon, Mary Hill, and Marlene Williams. Coach Don Quinn This page is sponsored by BLACKS FLETCHER and A. T. FREED MEMORIAL COMPANY 50 ACTIVITIES Junior-Senior Prom Aqua-Marine Ball The Junior-Senior Prom was held May 11, 1957, at Midland Country Club. The Faculty, School Board, Juniors, Seniors, and their guests were present. The banquet was served at 7:00 P.M. Roses were given to the Seniors and faculty wives. The welcome was given by Dan Wood and response by Margaret Carley. Bruce Heise read the Class Prophecy, Carol Krahn the Class Will, and Bill Guthrie the Class Poem. Dancing followed the banquet from 9 'til 12. Music was furnished by the Star Dusters. Eileen Golby and Linda Shaner served punch during the evening. At 4 A.M. a breakfast was held at Bonnie Stetson's. Everyone went home tired, but happy after that. This page sponsored by HARVEY BERRY'S BARBER SHOP and CLARY'S CAFETERIA 52 53 Be sure to explain it, Margaret! Can you see our punch girls? Queen Marlene Williams and her court Homecoming 1956 On October 19, the annual Homecoming Parade was held at 1:30. There were about 25 entries. The parade started at the High School and proceeded to Main Street where the band played and a pep session was held. The Senior Class won first prize for their float; second prize went to the PTA; and third was awarded to the Junior class float. After the parade the football game between Neponset and Buda started. It was a nip and tuck game most of the time but Buda's superiority finally won over with a score of 33-19. The highlight of Homecoming was the dance which was held at nine o’clock. Music was furnished by the Blu Tones and refreshments were served by the Junior Class. The decorations were furnished by the Sophomore Class with Canadian Sunset as the theme. During the evening this year's king and queen were crowned. Last year's royalty, Glenn Carlson and Eileen Miller, crowned our king and queen, Robert Foes and Marlene Williams. They were adorned by a court of Margaret Carley, Joan Williams, Suzanne Burcham, Carol Krahn, Howard Milnes, Stanley Kaiser, Bruce Heise, and Richard Redenius. This page sponsored by Dr. YOUNGLOVE AND KEWANEE ELECTRIC HATCHERY 54 Now Ann's blasting a drum! ! Elvis Jim Hill on the Mother's Club Float This page sponsored by C. L, VAN DeVOORDE DISTRIBUTOR and C. LEE 4 TIRES 55 Arnold and Becky Bruce, Carol, Margaret, and Richard Marlene, Joan, Bill, Linda, Mary, and Josie This page sponsored by PIONEER HYBRIDS and BILL WILSON STUDIO Howard and Nancy Who's coaching there? Chorus of Christmas Cantata Before After Remember those Grade School days? Having a picnic? This page sponsored by BLAKE'S BOOTERY and NOVAK'S CLEANERS 57 Stanley Bill Richard Edwin Margaret Jerry 58 Carol L - Marlene Working hard, Arnold? This page sponsored by ANDERSON MASSHART and CITIZEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK Somebody do something! Don't fall in, boys. Right out of the comic strips! This page sponsored by MURPHY'S BOOK STORE and LAKE STREET FLORAL Who's peeking out the window? Kay, what's going on here? Slaves at work! ! VVI i Gfii pa8e sponso , dbyth' band °'S« Wd Steve? an _ SONS KIR Y° i Page Sponsors Neponset Martin Engineering Company Sugar Bowl Cafe Motel Neponset Locker Service The Corner Store Neponset Elevator Tucker's Produce Whaples and Farmers' State Bank Dr. Bertlesen Stetson's Store Ed's Repair Shop Johnston Lumber Company Princeton Josephson Son Karmel Korn Anderson Masshart Citizen's First National Bank Princeton Auto Dealers' Association George C. Bruce Sons Pamp's Jewelry Chocolate Shop Clary's Cafeteria Rici's Restaurant Hotel Clark Peterson's Clothing Store Bureau County Republican Mutteson's Barber Shop Pioneer Hybrids Kewanee Harvey Beery's Barber Shop M K Barber Shop The Fair Store Cubbin's Dairy Store Nelson Drive In C. L. Van DeVoorde Distributor Dog 'N Suds Guzzardo's Newsstand Davidson's Restaurant Kewanee Farmers' Co-op Elevator Kewanee Thiessen Office Supply McBroom Motor Company Star Courier Gustafson's Bracken's Kewanee Coca Cola Company Guy E. Temple, Incorporated Murphy's Book Store Lake Street Floral Kewanee Electric Hatchery Dr. Kurtz Dr. Younglove B. L. Glass Company Bill Wilson Studio A. L. Freed Memorial Company People's National Bank Blake's Bootery Novak's Cleaners Richard's Smoke Shop Henry Bros. Shoe Store Buntin Oliver's Foster's Wallpaper Albrecht Bros. Black's Fletcher Union Federal Savings Loan Association Kirley Sons Breedlove's Sporting Goods C Lee 4 Tires Leader Store Brown, Lynch, Scott Skelly Service Taylor Sons Mode O'Day Band Box Dr. Weisser Joe the Jewler Durey's Jewelry Pierce's Restaurant Larson's Jewelry 63 Neponset High School Calendar 1956-57 AUGUST 30 SEPTEMBER School reopens. Oh, brother!! 3 Labor Day. No school again. 17 Freshman Initiation Party 18 Safety demonstration Liquid Air Assembly 21 Football game-Tisk:iwa-7 to 7, tie 25 FFA Meeting 28 OCTOBER Football game-Sheffield-We won 34 to 0. 5 Football game-Wyanet-We won again 34 to 6. 10 Senior Pictures taken. Who broke the camera? 12 Football game-Manlius-We lost. 19 Football game-Buda-We lost a close one. 19 Homecoming Day. Remember it? 25 Football game-La Moille-We won 27 to 0. In the mud! 31 NOVEMBER Halloween The school grounds survived !! 2 Football game-Malden-We won 65 to 13. 7 Cabaret Concert. Something new! 9 Football game-Ohio-Another win 27 to 13. 13 FHA Meeting 16 FFA All School Party. Some dance wasn't it? 22-25 Thanksgiving Vacation 26 Senior Ag members attended International Livestock Show 27 Basketball game-Annawan-We lost our first one. 30 DECEMBER Basketball game-Mineral-We won this game! 4 Basketball game-Sparland-Lost again, darn it! 5 FFA Com Program Dinner 7 Basketball game-Malden-Lost by one point! ! 11 FHA Meeting 13 School Board Banquet-Served by Home Ec n m 14 Basketball game-Ohio-Lost with our lowest score. 18 Basketball game-Hennepin-Lost this one, too. 18 FFA Meeting 19 Christmas Concert 21 Basketball game-Bureau-Lost in a slow down game. 21 Christmas vacation begins 22-Jan. 3 JANUARY Christmas Vacation 3 School reopens 4 Basketball game--Tiskilwa 7 Little 6 Tournament at Sparland-Hennepin 11 Basketball game—Sheffield 15 Basketball game--La Rose 18 Semester Exams 18 Assembly-Man with a Thousand Voices 18 Basketball game--Wyanet 23 Little 8 Tourney at Buda--Ohio 29 FEBRUARY Basketball game--Sparland 1 Basketball game--Manlius 7 Basketball game--Buda We WON! ! 8 Teachers’ Institute--Vacation 12 Basketball game--Lostant We WON 13 Basketball game - -Hennepin 15 Basketball game--La Moille 15 Valentine Party--After game 19 Basketball game--Bureau 20 Basketball game--La Fayette 26 MARCH Daddy Date Night--FHA 9 District Solo and Ensemble Contest--Wenona 13 Little 8 One Act Play--Ohio We got second place. 25 FFA Father-Son Banquet--Bracken's 29 APRIL Senior Dance 18 Easter Vacation Oh! Boy!! 26 MAY Music Festival --Buda 3 State Music Contest--Macomb 16 FHA 8th Grade Tea 19 Baccalaureate 17 Spring Concert 27 End of year Exams 28 End of year Exams Did YOU pass? 29 Com mence ment 30 JUNE Memorial Day 1 Alumni Dance 64