Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

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We're Leaving It All Behind Senior Will We, the outstanding and unquestionable superior seniors of forty-four, having served our term, having an excellent mind and an elephant's mem- ory, and certainly being sound in any other way, shape or form, do hereby publish our final will. I, Bill Barnstable, leave this warning: Hands off my Phil. I, Kenneth Battles, leave my ability to create a funny noise to Edwin Cassidy. I, Billie Beaman, leave my childish smile to Olive Woodhouse. I, Steve Blasko, leave with the satisfied feeling of having never been hooked. I, Bob Brockman, leave Steve Pehanich to escort the sophomore and junior girls to class next year. I, Norma Carlock, leave my position in the library to any deserving student. We, Russell Carroll and Ruth Carroll, leave our brother Hustir' to carry on for the Carrolls. I, Rita Catgenova, leave my secret formula on How to chase Ray Taft and catch him to Beverly Vaughn. I, Freida Caulk, leave Patrick' to carry on. I, Michael Charnisky, leave my straw with all the teachers to Lino Zandonai. I, Beverly Christy, leave my heart to Carl. I, Warren Clayton, leave school so I can cut off my fingers and write shorthand. I, Darlene Cole, leave to return to Ramsey to graduate. I, Darlene Dahler, leave my daily tour between Ohlman and Nokomis to Lloyd Pieper. I, Alma Dobernick, leave my letter writing to my beloved in Pana. I, Evelyn Durbin, leave all my thrilling experi- ences to Doris Mindrup. I, Mildred Fearn, leave my ability to play the piano to Lillian Swarbrick. I, Paul Furimsky, leave my Adam's apple, which I swallowed during the basketball season, to Thornhill hoping he won't swallow it next year. I, Kenneth German, leave although I am only 15. I, Wilmer German, leave with my silver wings to become a pilot. I, Andy Golitko, leave my brother and sister to carry on the Golitko name at N. T. H. S. I, Marjorie Hand, leave forever, but I may wish I were back. I, Carroll Herzog, leave my little red blushes to Crackers Chabala. I, Ruth Hines, leave my beautiful red hair to Maya Zueck. Fourteen I, Rosalie Holmes, leave having spent much of my time in the office, as assistant secretary. I, Dale Houck, leave my secret formula on How to keep that slim figure to Don Tooley. I, Kathrine Hulbert, leave Johnny to no one! I, Dorothy Janson, leave all my love notes to Joe Sattkamp. I, Ila Mae Johnson, leave to join my boyfriend in the Navy. I, Josephine Johnson, leave my beautiful smile to Geraldine Stauder. I, Doris Kates, leave my corny jokes to Melvin Smith although he doesn't need them. I, Pat Keller, leave my Litchfield boyfriend to no one-I want him. I, Doris Kirkpatrick, leave my height to Steve Dasovich. I. Ann Kosko, leave to seek my fortune in Chicago. I, Eugene Kozuk. leave to join Jerry Hames and his Jivebombers . I, Lee Lehman, leave with my library fine unpaid. I, ,Iulio Maretti, leave to fulfill the ambition of my life-to be mayor of Wenonah. I, Teresa Marley, leave to make a trip around the world in search of a husband. I. Walter McClusky, leave to join the hermits' club in Coalton. I, William McEnary, leave my dog whistle to Mr. Myers. I, Julbert Melin, leave my ability as Superman to no one. Why should I? I, Virginia Meyer, leave my front seat in chem- istry to Lelia Davis. I. Virgil Moon, leave to become president of the Rinky Dinkf' I, Irene Morrell, leave without my dear Gene. I, Donald Nash, leave to become a sailor in the U. S. Navy. I, Mary Lou O'Malley, leave as all the other O'Malleys have left before me. I, Luella Perry, leave my sister to carry on as a freshman next year. I, Cathryn Pieper, leave to find a town where men are plentiful. I, Melvin Pieper, leave the school for the second time this year. I, Ruth Pinkston, leave my singingvoice to An- thony Stimac. I, Helen Porento, leave my typing ability to my sister Anna Mae.

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HELEN PORENTO Helen January21 Huw you go! your geom- t'lrvv? Hclen's favorite popular song is You'll Never Knowf, She would like to be a secretary after completing her education. Ilome lic Club I. RAYMOND ROBBINS Ray November 30 Thai aiu? good English. Next to Andy Hardy, Ray likes ice cream and hates Bette Davis. He wants to go to college and likes to talk about women. Associate liditor Old Nokomis J, Iiditor-in-chief 4: Galloping Ghosts 3: Science Club I: Projeetionist I, 2. 3, 4. MILTON L. RUPPERT Milf April IS Hlllll not kitldin'. Milton's favorite song is Paper Doll , his favorite actress, Judy Garland. Likes to read Esquire and hopes to enter the U. S. Service after graduation. Ag Basketball I, Z, J, 4: Judging Team I, 2: Community Tournament lv 2. BILL SAATKAMP WbixfIt'l' October I1 Gel tbe mr lonigbf, Hi'zzit'? Bill's favorite food is pumpkin pie. He likes to hunt, read Aloe Palookau, and look at Betty Grable. Science Club I: Community Tourna- ment 2: Basketball I, 2: Track Ig Ifootball 2. BILL SCHNEEBERG Sm't':y February 8 Whul'x t'ookin', cbirlzt'u? Bill's favorite movie is Sweet Rosie O'Grady because Betty Seniors Grable is the star. He wants to join the Armed Services as soon as school is out. Assistant Business Manager Old Nokomis 5, Business Manager 4: Music Club I' Gallo in Ghosts J' WENDELL STlVIiRS ANDY GOLITKO Amly - 1 - I7 E i Track J: Community Tournament It 2: Basketball I, 2: Science Club President I: Baseball I, 2, 3, 4. RALPH STIMAC Skunk CAMERA SHY MIKE VANSACK Vturuit ' OWEN SCHNEIDER Orlit ' ,Iune9 Il's simple-jus! lilo' Ibis. Owen's favorite food is ice cream. Wtruld like to be an engineer but will probably be a farmer. Carnival Queen attendant I: Carnival 4: Science Club I. LA VONNI2 SCHREMPP Slim October I8 riwllllltlllif llml freeze you? La Vonne's favorite song is Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me . She likes George Mont- gomery, and wants to be a dress designer. Carnival Queen Attendant I. Z: Har- vest Queen Attendant I, 2: G. A. A. I: jr. Prom Queen I: German Club I. WILBUR SWANEY Su'um'y September 27 Oh happy Jay. Wilbur is a very air-minded boy. His favorite topic of con- versation is flying, his ambi- tion is to be an aviator, and he thinks Eddie Rickenbacker is the greatest living man. F. I-. A. I, 2. RAY TAFT Tuff April I6 Thr girls are crazy ulrouf me. Ray goes for chop suey, swim- ming, L'il Abner, and Kay Kyser in an equally big way. Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Track I, 2: Baseball 4: Community Tournament 2: Class President I: Class Secretary 4. CYRIL WADZITA Wat july 29 Look all my mnst'li's. Wat's favorite topic of con- versation is athletics. His fav- orite author is Longfellow. Wants to enter Armed Forces, later go to school. Football I, 2, 3, 4: Basketball I, 2, 1, 4: Track I, Z,1, 4: Baseball I, 2, I 4: N Club I. 2. I. 41 Carnival King Attendant 3, 4: Community Tournament I: German Club 2. Dultt ' November I8 Come on, Perch. Andy is always on hand when there are any pictures of Betty Grable to be seen. He likes to play any kind of sports, and doesn't care what kind of work he does. Football I, 2, J: Basketball I, 2, 3: Baseball I, Z, 5: Track I, 2: N Club Z, J. August I S Hey, Morro. Ralph likes Mae West and foot ball. Most outstanding charac- ter, in his opinion, is Shire. Basketball I: Football I, 2, J, 4 Track I, 2. March I5 Left go lo Taylor Springs. Mike likes baseball, oranges and hunting. ROSALIE DARLENIE COLE Sborly', March 23 Graduating from Ramsey H.S. Thirteen Mareh7 Do you like 't'm? Duke's favorite topic of con- versation and sport are the same-Hshing. His ambition- to live out in the brush like a hermit . Ii. li. A. I, 2: German Club I: N Club I, 2, 3, 4: Athletic Manager 1, 2.

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I, Ray Robbins, leave my job as editor of Old Nokomis to some lucky 1945 senior. I, Milton Ruppert, leave to become an expert agriculturist. I, Bill Saatkamp, leave to become the No. 1 Grease Monkey at Johnson's. I, Bill Schneeberg, leave with a few addresses in my little black book. I, Owen Schneider, leave on the first train to New York to join Albert Einstein. I, LaVonne Schrempp, leave my baton and best wishes to Dorothy Hulbert for success as a twirler. I, Ralph Stimac, left a little soon. I was drafted. I, Wendell Stivers, leave my Model T to the Ag department. I, Wilbur Swaney, leave with two fingers less than what I started with. I, Ray Taft, leave my ability as a Casanova to Bob Zueck. I, Mike Vansack, leave to become a yardbird in Coalton. I, Cyril Wazita, leave to become a Jap killer. Signed, sealed, and witnessed this twenty-ninth day of February, 1944 A. D. by- Bob Brockman Paul Furimsky The Senior Epic We came here together, and together we shall go away. The trip was a long and weary one for a few, but the majority of us has come through w' h flying colors. Not once has our group been f ed to wave the white flag, every thing that We have undertaken we have successfully Corn- pleted-and this is not bragging! ! You might ndt wish to believe us when we say that we are thi: same bunch of kids -that bunch that looked so green and ignorant four years ago. We're still as jolly and gay, but we really are sirlcere when we say that we owe a deep debt of gratitude to our old Alma Mater for all the lessons shb has taught us. Our class started with an enrollment of thirty- three girls and forty-four boys. We shall never forget those days in '41 when we made our debut here in N. T. H. S. As officers of our little group we chose Ray Taft, President, Edwin Holmes, Vice-President, Pat Keller, Secretary, Julbert Me- lin, Treasurer, and Miss Pitcher and Mr. Myers, sponsors. We gave the sophs a Wiener roast in October which also served as a get-acquainted party. In '42 we were back again seventy-five strong. We chose Paul Furimsky, President, Julbert Me- lin, Vice-President, Pat Keller, Secretary, Michael Charnisky, Treasurer, Miss Myerscough and Mr. Bertolino, sponsors. Time rushed along, and before we hardly re- alized it, we were back again as juniors, sixty- seven of us. At our election we chose Bob Brock- man, Rosalie Holmes, Beverly Christy, Bill Barn- stable, Mrs. Gent, and Mr. Costa as leaders. This year was one of our most successful ones. Our first event was the Harvest Dance held in October fby the way we elected Mary Lou O'Malley, our candidate, as queen of the Harvest.j Then came Fifteen the class play, Galloping Ghosts , followed by the Senior-Junior Christmas party. The year's most elaborate event was the prom which was held on April 15 Qlndian themej. Here we are, back as seniors. This year, after a series of stump and soapbox speeches by our candidates, we elected Bob Brockman, President, Eugene Kozuk, Vice-President, Ray Taft, Secre- tary, and Pat Keller, Treasurer, Miss Yackle and Mr. Montgomery were chosen as advisors. Among the activities sponsored by the class were a hay ride, a bake sale, a box social, the Senior-Junior Christmas party, the All-School Play, a class play, and the 1944 Old Nokomisn. Four years seems a long time in some ways, but when we really think of it and realize that the four years spent here in N. T. H. S. may in- fluence our whole future, it is but a drop in the bucket . In our eyes we have tears of joy and pride mingled with sorrow and regret that we have completed our journey, and I'm sure not one out of the class of 1944 will ever forget the four best years of his life that he spent here in N. T. H S. ' T. A. M.