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

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1949 volume:

fihSLimlbuj- OLD NOKOMIS VOLUME XXXII 1949 NOKOMIS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL NOKOMIS, ILLINOIS. TWO OsidiaaiwrL MR. A. F. VON BEHREN To Mr. A. F. Von Behren, our friend and principal at N. T. H. S., we dedicate this 1949 “Old Nokomis.” We honor him for his excellent leadex--ship and versatile interest in all school subjects and activities which have brought honor and respect to him, to the school, and to the community. THREE (BoaAcL o ducaJuD L Mr. C. W. Tritt Mr. Irvin Singler Mr. W. P. Gilbert Secretary To our Board of Education, who give their time, thought, and interest gratis to make possible the many privileges and advantages we have in our high school, we are truly grateful, and we pledge ourselves to repay them by becoming respectable and worthwhile citizens of this or some other community in the near future. FOUR School SiudsmL fowiciL Standing: Barbara Poteet, Jack Saatkamp, Rose Marie Bock, Priscilla Angersbach. Sitting: Mrs. Boone (Sponsor), Jeanette Weaver, Betty Auman, Delores Weber (President), Mrs. Nantkes (Sponsor), Norma Boehler, Hazel Smalley. The Student Council is an organization composed of two advisers, three pupils from the senior class, and two pupils from each of the other classes. These members are chosen by vote of their respective classes. The purpose of the organization is to assist in governing the student body, arrange assembly programs, and promote better school pride and school spirit. This year the Student Council was in charge of the selling of tuberculosis bangles, the Junior Red Cross membership drive, the March of Dimes, and the coke machine that was installed in November. On March 25 and 26, president, Delores Weber, led a discussion on “Methods of Developing Leadership in the Student Council” at the Chicago meeting of the Illinois Association of Student Councils. The Student Council is a very worthwhile organization and one of which we are indeed proud. D. W. SEVEN JojouJUj MR. A. F. VON BEHREN M.Ed. January 14 PRINCIPAL CIVICS MRS. FLORENCE BOONE, B.S. July 9 COMMERCE MISS LOUISE HOGUE M.S. June 11 BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY MR. L. P. MYERS, B.A. November 8 GEN. SCIENCE SOCIOIX GY GERMAN I PHYSICS MRS. ESTHER NANTKES, B.Ed. August 19 ENGLISH III ENGLISH IV LATIN I II MISS FRANCES P1RCHER, M.A. June 15 SOCIAL SCIENCE MISS NAOMI SHORTENHAUS, B.S. May 14 HOME ECONOMICS MRS. ANN TAYLOR B.S. December 19 GIRLS’ P. E. ENGLISH I MR. DENNIS TAYLOR B.S. August 22 ASSISTANT COACH MATHEMATICS EIGHT Jaailh MR. ANTONE TEPATTI, A.B. October 25 MUSIC MISS STELLA YACKLE, M.S. April 16 LIBRARIAN ENGLISH II MRS. CHARLOTTE WYLD September 29 CA FETERI A MATRON MR. WES TREGONING B.S. August 12 COACH BOYS' P. E. HEALTH MRS. M. L. MOODY September 27 SECRETARY MR. RUSSELL WEGER B.S. February 12 AGRICULTURE MR. GROVER KESSLER February 12 CUSTODIAN MRS. MARIE HURSTE September 1 ASSISTANT CAFETERIA MATRON NINE ELMER LEE WILSON January 27, 19.12—March 14, 1919 Elmer Lee, whose sudden death occurred March 14, 1949, is sadly missed not only by the members of his senior class, but also by all students, teachers, and friends in N. T. H. S. “Skeet’s” chief interests were sports and music, especially band and piano. We hereby dedicate this page to the memory of our classmate and friend. Jin fRmnrtam Alfred Lord Tennyson Whereof the boy that with us trod This planet was of noble type Appearing ere the times were ripe That friend of ours who lives in God. That God, which ever lives and loves. One God, one law, one element, And one far-off divine event. To which the whole creation moves. TEN S nwAA. PRESIDENT—DARRELL MACK VICE PRESIDENT—STANLEY ARCHIBALD SECRETARY—CHARLES LANDERS TREASURER—LYLE EDGECOMBE SENIOR CLASS HISTORY When we seniors entered the halls of N. T. H. S. in ’45, we numbered fifty-two and we were “green but growing.” In our honor the sophomores gave an all-school party. We all came to that party and took our initiations bravely. That year we chose our class motto, flower, and colors. The next year we returned fifty-one strong as “sophisticated” sophomores. That year we gave an all-school party for the freshmen and later they entertained us. Mary Kelly was the G. A. A. Carnival Queen. The third year was our eventful junior year as proud upperclassmen. We lost a few members, having only forty-seven to see the year through. Our class play, “Damsels in Distress,” was a great success. We sponsored the Harvest Dance and gave a farewell “prom” for the seniors who had entertained us at a Christmas party. That year, like this year, our class had two queens, Hazel Smalley, Harvest Queen, and Velora Hagemeier, Carnival Queen. This year, Gloria Kausic was Carnival Queen, and Dorothy Jones was Valentine Queen. We now number forty-six. Our biggest project this year was raising the money for the best yearbook N. T. H. S. has had. We can truly say that we have worked hard on this project. Among other things we sold candy, cards, magazines, had charge of the food concession at all the games, and gave a class play. We entertained the juniors at a Christmas party and we were the guests at their lovely “prom.” This year, as in all other years, we have been well represented in sports and all other school activities. Commencement was the night we all had been waiting for. For some it was a happy night, for others it was a sad one. It is hard to realize that next fall we shall not return and that never again shall we be together as a class. Everyone will be on his own. Only memories are left now, and memories that will never be forgotten. Yes, we, the graduating class of 1949, admit that the years spent at dear old N. T. H. S. will be among the best years of our lives. V. H. ELEVEN SsWWAAu MARGARET ANN ARCHIBALD October 25 Latin Club 4: G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1.2; Travel Club 2; “Beauty Contest” 1. ANNABELLE BRUNS “Annie” November 10 Rosamond If. S. 1; F. H. A. 2: Tumbling 2. STANLEY ARCHIBALD “Archie'’ June 9 Class Vice - President 4; Football 2,3,4; Basket t.all 2,M; Base ball. 2.4; F.F.A. Judging Team 2; F.F.A. 1. 2.4; Treasurer 3; Travel Club 2. LYNIS CASSIDY “Cass” September 12 Football 2.3.4; Basketball 3; Baseball 4; F.F.A. 2.4. Reporter 3; F. F. A. Judging Team 2; Carnival King Attendant 4. ALICE BENDER June 7 “Old Nokomis” Literary Kditor 3. Kodak Kditor 4; Highlights” Reporter 3; K.II.A. 1; G.A.A. 1.2; “Beauty Contest” 1; Junior Librarian 4. WILLIAM V. BOEHLER “Bill” June 19 Hillsboro H. S. 1; F. F. A. 2,3, Vice-President 4: Travel Club LYLE EDGECOMBE “Edge” September 22 (’lass Treasurer 4; Football 1.3,4; Baseball 1.4; Basketball 2, 3,4; F. F. A. 1.2.3.4; Carnival King Attendant 4. DOLORES CAVALETTO “Cavie” July 2 Highlights” Associate Kditor 3; News Column” Reporter 4; Latin Club 4; Carnival Queen Attendant 2; Harvest Queen A t tend a n t 3; F. H. A. 1, President 4; G.A.A. 1.2; Travel Club 2: Dramatic Club 2; Beauty Contest” 1; Life of Riley” 1; Damsels In Distress” O S uoaa CATHERINE GELETKA October 13 K.H.A. 1.4; G.A.A. 1. i!; Travel Club 2. MARILYN HINES January 16 F.H.A. 1.2.3.4; G.A.A. 1.2; Travel Club 2. t DONALD GERMAN “Don” October 27 Old Nokomls” Business Manager 4; Foot-ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 4; Carnival King Attendant 4: F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; Damsels in D I s t r e s s ” 3; N Club 2: Travel Club ERNA HOFFMAN “Erny” August 23 Rosamond H. S. 1.2, VELORA HAGEMEIER December 5 Old Nokomls Typist 4; Student Council 1; Cheerleader 4: Carnival Queen 3; G. A. A. 1.2; F.H.A. 1; Travel Club 2: Beauty Contest 1; Dramatic Club 2. MARLYN JANSSEN February 18 HERB HECK March 27 Bradolph H. S.. Don-nellson H. S. 1; Hills-1k io H. S. 2: Class Treasurer 3: Cheer- bad.r 4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3.4; F.F.A. Judging Team 2; Damsels in Distress 3. WILMA JANSSEN “Wimp” September 6 Class Treasurer 2; Old Nokomls Typist 4: Highlights Reporter 2; Harvest Queen Attendant 2; Beauty Contest 1; Dramatic Club 2; F. H. A. 1; G.A.A. 1.2. SmUJDMl. WILMER JOHNSON “Willie” July 30 F.F.A. 3,4. CHARLES LANDERS “Bud” June 16 Class President 2, Secretary 4: “Old Nokomis Sports Editor 4; Football 2.3.4; Carnival King; 4; F.F.A. 1,2.3; Vice-President I; “N Club 2; Drama tic Club 2; Cheerleader 4. DOROTHY JONES “Dottie Ann” February 19 ••Old Nokomls” Literary Editor 3, Kodak Editor 4; Tumbling 2; Harvest Queen Attendant 2: (I. A. A. 1.2; F.II.A. 1; Sec.-Treas. 2. Vice-President 3. Reporter 4. JEANETTE LANKFORD “Net” February 25 McLeansboro H. S. 1; Class Vice-President 2. Secretary 3; “Old Nokomls Kodak Editor 3.4; C ami val Queen Attendant 2; G.A.A. 1,2; “Beauty Contest” 1: Damsels in Distress 3; G. A. A. Queen Attendant 2; Travel Club 2; Dramatic Club 2. GLORIA KAUSIC October 20 Class President 1: “Old Nokomis Associate Editor 3, Editor 4; Girls Sextette 2; Student Council Secretary 2,3; Carnival Queen 4; G.A.A. 1.2; F. II. A. I; Beauty Contest” 1; “News Column” Reporter 2; Jr. Librarian 3; Girls’ Trio 2. ALETA LIFE “Grade” August 25 Tumbling 2; F.H.A. 1.2.3; Travel Club 2; “Beauty Contest 1. MARY KELLY “Myrt” July 27 Class Treasurer 2; Old Nokomis” Circulation Manager 3: Kodak Editor 1: Latin Club 4: Carnival Queen Attendant 1: F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1. Vice-P resident 2; Beauty Contest 1; “D a m s e 1 s in Distress 3; G.A.A. Carnival Queen 2; Travel Club 2; Dramatic Club 2. NINA M. LIFE “Kitty” December 29 Fillmore Community 11. S. 1.2.3. SsuniohA. HERSCHEL LOGSDON “Hersch” August 7 Stonington (’onmiuii-i t v H igh School 1; C I a s s Secretary 3; Old Nokomis” Circulation Mgr. 4: Football 2.3.4; Basketball 2,3: Track 2: Carnival King: Attendant I; F.F.A. 2.3: Dra- matic Club 2: Travel club 2: N’ Club 2; Da msels in Distress” 3. DARRELL MACK “Mack” July 26 Class President I: “News Column” Associate Editor 3. Editor I: Basketball 4; Baseball 1.2.3.4: Lat- in Club 4; Travel Club 2. DOLORES MICHALOWSKI “Mickey” January 5 Proviso Township II. S. 1.2.3: F.H.A. I. BERNICE MURPHY “Murph” July 14 I'M I. A 1.2.3.4: G.A.A. 1.2: Travel Club 2: Dramatic Club 2; Beauty Contest 1. HELEN PEARSE “Hep” January 16 Old Nokomis” Artist 1; F.H.A. 1.4. Reporter 2: G.A.A. 1.2; Tumbling 2. VERONICA PEHANICH November 21 F.H.A. 1.2; G.A.A. 1, •� DOLORES PIEPER “Piep” July 6 Girls’ Sextette 3.4; F. H. A. 1.2.4: G.A.A. 1. 2: Beauty Contest” J; Dramatic Club 2. BERNADETTE POLIAK “Detta” January 6 Old Nokomis Calendar Editor 3; Majorette 2: G.A.A. 1.2; F.H.A. 1,4; Travel Club 2. = S nw iiL. EUGENE POLIAK “Eu e” Octcber 24 Football 2.3.4: F.F.A. Judging Team 2: F. F. A. 1.2.3. DONALD POPE “Don” December 11 Travel Club 2. WARREN REINCKE December 13 Tayloi vllle H. S. 1.2. 3. JOSEPHINE ROWE “Joey” November 16 Irving H. S. I; Hillsboro H. S. 2. JOHN SAATKAMP “Jack” September 4 Old Nokomls” Sports Editor 4; Highlights Staff Reporter 1.3; Football 1.2.3,4; Basketball L 2.3.4; Baseball 1.2.3.4: Student Council 4; Carnival King Attendant 4; Travel Club 2; Dramatic Club 2. CHARLES SCHWEIZER “Charlie” August 14 Student Council 2, 3; F.F.A. 1.2.3. President 4; F.F.A. Judging Team 2; Travel Club 2; Damsels in Distress 3. HAZEL SMALLEY March 17 C I a s s Treasurer 1; ‘ Highlights Reporter 1: Student Council 4; Cheerleader 4; Harvest Queen 3; F.H.A. 1,2.3; G.A.A. 1,2. JULIA STOCKDALE “Julie” July 12 Rosamond H. S 1.2,3: Old Nokomls Literal y Editor 4. S nwMu DORIS M. TARRAN “Buffy” March 5 Tumbling 2; F.H.A. 1.2,3, Vice - President 4; G.A.A. 1,2. ELMER LEE WILSON “Skeet” January 27 Baseball 1.4; Track 1; Student Council 1; Dance Band 4; Speech Club 2. WILLIAM J. TAYLOR “Bill” October 13 “Old Nokomis Artist 4: “N“ Club 2; Baseball Manager 1; Foot-ball Manager 1.2; Basketball Manager 1; Track Manager 1. LOIS TUETKEN “Teeky” May 1 “Old Nokomis Literary Editor 4; Highlights” Reporter 3; Girls’ Sextette 3,4; Carnival Queen Attendant 3: F.H.A. 1. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Damsels in Distress” 3; Brauty Contest 1; Travel club 2; Dramatic Club 2. DOROTHY J. WOODHOUSE “Woodie” April 27 MISS YACKLE SPONSOR DELORES WEBER “Dody” July 10 Class Secretary 1, Piesident 3; Old Nokomis” Calendar Editor 4; Harvest Queen Attendant 1; Carnival Queen Attendant 4; Student Council President 4; G.A.A. 2, Secretary 1; G.A.A. Queen Attendant 2; F.H.A. 1; -Life of Riley 1; Damsels in Distress” 3; Dramatic Club 2; Travel Club 2. MR. TEPATTI SPONSOR F.H.A. 1,2.3.4; G. A. A. 1,2; Travel Club 2; Dramatic Club 2; Beauty Contest 1. Class Motto: “The door to success is labeled ‘Push’.” Class Flower: American Beauty Rose. Class Colors: Blue and Gold. Honor Student, seven successive semesters: Gloria Kausic. Ssunw) t U)UL YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU We, the Senior Class of N. T. H. S., City of Nokomis, County of Montgomery, and State of Illinois, being in possession of a decidedly sane, sound, and unquestionably overworked mind, do make, publisn, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills. General bequests: To the Faculty we leave a quiet and orderly school (after we are gone). To Mr. Kessler, our overworked janitor, we leave all the broken pop bottles and waste paper. To the Junoirs, we leave the hope of graduating which we have had all year. To the Sophomores we leave an upper class berth, which the Juniors will have vacated upon our leaving. To the Freshmen we leave the privilege of initiating next year’s freshmen. Individual bequests: I, Margaret Archibald, leave my quiet nature to my sister, Ruth. I, Stanley Archibald, leave my curls to Jim Harper. I, Alice Bender, leave my sister Frances to carry on the Bender name on the Honor Roll. I, William Boehler, leave my position as vice-president of the F. F. A. to some deserving underclassman. I, Annabelle Bruns, leave to take care of the Coffee Shop. I, Lynis Cassidy, leave my athletic record to the coach. I, Dolores Cavaletto, leave my basketball ability to Betty Yurgin. I, Lyle Edgecombe, leave my height to Tom Clavin. I, Catherine Geletka, leave my grades in sociology to Mr. Myers. I, Don German, leave the Bell Trophy to next year’s most valuable football player. I, Velora Hagemeier, leave hoping to become six feet tall by the time our class has a reunion. I. Herb Heck, leave my cheer leading position to anyone with enough pep. I, Marilyn Hines, leave my humor to Shirley Chadwick. I, Erna Hoffman, leave my ability to keep quiet in the locker room to the noisy freshmen. I, Marl.vn Janssen, leave my size to Dick Neighbors. I, Wilma Janssen, leave my cousin Lyle to carry on the Janssen name. I, Wilmer Johnson, leave my brother Elwin to come to school alone. I, Dorothy Jones, leave my quiet and refined ways to Donna Miller. I, Gloria Kausic, leave my job as editor of “Old Nokomis” to Frances Bender. I, Mary Kelly, leave my tumbling ability to anyone who tumbles worse than I, if that’s possible. EIGHTEEN Senior MUL I, Charles Landers, leave and will return only to crown next year’s football king. I, Jeanette Lankford, leave with Lynis to keep tab on him. I, Aleta Lipe, leave my typing ability to Richard Harrison. I, Nina Lipe, leave to take care of the Cozy Nook. I, Herschel Logsdon, leave Joe Gonet to be the fastest man on the football team next year. I, Darrell Mack, leave my ability to be quiet in chemistry “lab” to Andy Hvizdos. f I, Dolores Michalowski, leave my nickname “Swordsy” to Babs Friesland. I, Bernice Murphy, leave my dimples to anyone who will take the giggle that goes with them. I, Helen Pearse, leave my bright remarks and high grades to the teachers. I, Veronica Pehanich, leave to live in Witt. I, Dolores Pieper, leave my “straw” with Miss Pircher to Joan Spears. I, Bernadette Poliak, leave my shorthand ability to anyone who needs it. I, Eugene Poliak, leave my position as center on the football team to Jim Ket-telkamp. I, Don Pope, leave my place in “peanut row” to my brother Dale. I, Warren Reincke, leave to return to Taylorville. I, Josephine Rowe, leave my pleasing personality to be remembered by the patrons of Route 16 Restaurant. I, John Saatkamp, leave to take over the management of Johnson’s Garage. I, Charles Schweizer, leave to become a farmer northwest of Nokomis. I, Hazel Smalley, leave for the “Northwest Territory”. I, Julia Stockdale, leave my memories of Rosamond High School to Laura Mae Evrley. 1, Doris Tarran, leave Betty Mae with memories of a long friendship. I, William Taylor, leave my position as Art Editor for the “Old Nokomis” to some deserving underclassman. I, Lois Tuetken, leave my innumerable prospects to anyone who wants them. I, Delores Weber, leave my position as president of the Student Council to a deserving junior. I, Elmer Wilson, leave to join the Brooklyn “Bums”. I, Dorothy Woodhouse, leave hoping I won’t have to return. Signed, sealed and delivered on this twenty-seventh day of May, nineteen hundred forty-nine. Signed: M. K. and C. S. Witnesses: Miss Yackle, Mr. Tepatti. NINFTFFN S ninA, (p iopJwuf On that memorable day, May 27, 1949, when the seniors of the Class of ’49 held their last class meeting, it was decided that “Round Robin Letters” should be circulated among the class from time to time to see what each member was doing. Today, May 27, 1959, the second letter has completed its round. The first letter took eight years, but the second has been completed in only two years. It seems the old class members are more eager to hear of their former classmates as time goes on. Following are brief comments from “the Letter”: Margaret Archibald, of the “You Name It—We Find It” Research Expedition has just returned from Rome. She reports that there are only 21 wounds in Caesar instead of the 22 quoted in most history books. Stanley Archibald and his wife, Marilyn Hines, are operating “Stanley’s Set-and-Shampoo Shop”—of which “Archie” is a “walking advertisement.” Alice Bender, because of her ability to win out in arguments, has become an English teacher at N. T. H. S. Helen Pearse has achieved fame as the champion hog caller in a nation-wide contest. She developed this talent in the girls’ locker room at N. T. H. S. Bill Boehler has perfected a new wireless apparatus. With it he recently measured a blade of grass on Mars. Charles Schweizer and Wilmer Johnson are running a chocolate milk dairy with their new breed of cattle. Herschel Logsdon, a famous movie-maker, has moved to Hawaii to study the Hula shaker. Lynis Cassidy is still writing the column “Advice to the Lovelorn” under the assumed name of Aunt Minnie. Dorothy Jones, after her numerous love affairs, has decided to be an old maid. She has dyed her hair black and is residing in a cottage in Siberia. Lyle Edgecombe has become wealthy by raising chickens that lay fried eggs. Bernadette Poliak, famous authoress, has just completed a new book, “Why I Don’t Mind Being Short.” Mary Kelly has just been named “Miss Lower Slobbovia of 1959.” Aleta Lipe, who started out to be a teacher, got off the track and married a preacher, Eugene Poliak. Lois Tuetken is operating a ranch in Russia with starting revolutions as a sideline. Don German, a well-known football player, has married Catherine Geletka and now has an eleven of his own. Elmer Wilson and his Brooklyn Bee-Bop Boys are scheduled for a week’s run at “The Pink Elephant” night club in We-nonah, which is owned and operated by Bernice Murphy. Annabelle Bruns is now operating a chain of Chinese Slop Chuey Restaurants throughout the U. S. Recently, while Dr. Herb Heck was in Hollywood, two beautiful blondes passed, going in opposite directions. He went mad trying to decide which one to follow and is now in an asylum repeating over and over, “Which, which, etc.” TWENTY S moA. (p uDph a Charles Landers, famous scientist, is working on a new, improved method of making a new “coke.” His only comment is “Hie!” Congressman Warren Reincke has succeeded in getting his new bill passed which will force children to go to school on Saturday. Delores Weber has become the first woman principal of N. T. If. S. — and does she make them step! Bill Taylor has introduced the Taylor Art of Love Making into Ethiopia. Jeanette Lankford has recently found a method by which people who have no nose or ears may wear spectacles. Wilma Janssen is in the hospital recovering from exhaustion after trying to outdo Hazel Smalley in a filibuster in the Senate last week. Hazel is still filibustering. Dolores Michalowski is a warden at Alcatraz. She tames the prisoners by making panther eyes at them. Dorothy Woodhouse is the lady who has reta'ned her gift of gab and is now teaching others her new science of making fools out of men without their knowing it. Dolores Pieper has made herself a fortune manufacturing “high power telescopes.” Dolores Cavaletto is farming north of Nokomis. Don Pope has become a heavyweight prize fighter with a very impressive record. Appearing in 200 fights, he lost 199 by KO’s. Veronica Pehanich has moved to W'itt to save Bob money on the gas he spends running from Witt to Nokomis. Josephine Rowe and Doris Tarran have a school in China where they teach the Chinese girls how to get their man. Marlyn Janssen is a judge of international beauty contests. elora Hagemeier has been named “the fastest woman in the world.” She ran the 100-yard dash in the astounding time of five minutes. Gloria Kausic has just instigated a sit-down strike. She is demanding longer hours of sleep for the farmer. Erna Hoffman is a great artist. Her latest work is a portrait of the famous actress, Julia Stockdale. Nina Lipe now owns and operates the Cozy Nook. Darrell Mack has just become manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. “Honest John” Saatkamp is still selling insurance in Nokomis. This should prove the old saying, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” D. C. D. M. TWENTY-ONE QunioJllL. CLASS MOTTO: ‘The door to success is labeled ‘Push’.” CLASS FLOWER: American Beauty Rose. CLASS COLORS: Blue and Gold. HONOR STUDENTS FIVE SUCCESSIVE SEMESTERS: Frances Bender, George Reed. PRESIDENT—PETE BLASKO VICE PRESIDENT—JIM KEELE SECRETARY—RALPH HECK TREASURER—NORMAN CHADWICK JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Early in September, 1946, fifty-six of us enrolled at N. T. H. S. as green freshmen. We chose Mr. Myers and Mr. Tregoning to lead us through our first year. We returned for our sophomore year to find that we had lost eight of our class and now numbered only forty-eight. To lead us through our second successful year, we chose Miss Hogue and Miss Shortenhaus as our sponsors. After three months of vacation we once again entered the now familiar halls of N.T.H.S. Checking the roll, we found that our class numbered forty-seven, including new pupils from surrounding schools. To lead us through our third year we chose Pete Blasko, Ralph Heck, Jim Keele, and Norman Chadwick. Miss Hogue and Miss Pircher were elected to sponsor us. We had a hayride and presented our class play, “Good Gracious, Grandma,” which was a great success. During December the seniors entertained us at a Christmas party wh'ch was enjoyed by everyone. We also gave a Valentine dance for the entire student body, and the seniors a farewell “Prom.” We are now looking forward to being the senior class of next year. MISS HOGUE MISS PIRCHER Sponsors G. R. TWENTY-THREE Qwiwhiu Priscilla Shirley Bertie Linda Frances L. Edwin Angersbach Auman Bagley Barnstable Bender Best James P. Melvin Dave Bill William Noi man Blasko Boliard Carroll Cassidy Cassidy Chadwick Shirley Evelyn Tommy Chadwick Chambers Cirar Helen Thomas Rose Marie Clavin Clavin Epley Laura Mae Evrley Richard Harrison Ralph Merle L. Marilyn Lucille Heck Herpstreith Hinton Hoehn TWENTY-FOUR QunwhA. Donald Oliver Andy J. Lyle E. Dennis E. Eugene E. Huber Hunt Hvizdos Janssen Johnson Johnson Wesley Jimmie Georgia Shirley Mary Ellen Bill Johnson Keele Kettelkamp Moats Neighbors Patton Ralph Pavolko Jean Pocock Barbara Poteet George Reed Bob Sehniepp Jo Ann Spears Donald Stauder Hazel Elizabeth A. Mary Ann Doris Stevens Stimac Tester Warnsing Alvena Williams TWENTY-FIVE “Ag” boys and the “White House.” Eeny, meeny, miney, mo. We love ’em little, we love ’em big. Whut’s this? Ag? 2 and 1—(two juniors and one senior). Picnicking! Guardians of G. C. “Snooky.” Pals. Ralph, Porky, Clyde Carl. Who’s at bat? Herbert, the Great. Going home. P'lagpole standing. SophomohsA, = CLASS MOTTO “Green but still growing’ CLASS FLOWER Orchid CLASS COLORS Green and White HONOR STUDENTS Three Successive Semesters: Norma Boehler Bob Brackenhoff Lorraine Epley Clyde German Bernice Herzog Helen Kausic Ruth Logsdon Ronald Johnson Lois Ann O’Malley TREASURER—DUANE FOX PRESIDENT—PAT PALAS SECRETARY—CHARLES WHITLOW VICE PRESIDENT—EMMETT STIMAC SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY One year ago sixty-two of us “ambitious freshies” entered the grand old halls of N. T. H. S. There were the usual snickers and teasing as we lost our way and found ourselves again, but we made it through the year without too much trouble. Mr. Seyer and Mr. Myers were our sponsors. For our officers we chose Jim Bertolino, Helen Kausic, Barbara Friesland, and Ronald Johnson. Orlan Janssen and Jim Kettelkamp were our Student Council members. This year we have returned sixty-two strong and a little brighter than last year (we hope). During the course of the year we lost three, who transferred to other schools. In late September we initiated the freshmen by giving them a party to which the whole school was invited. We chose Miss Shortenhaus and Coach Tregoning as our advisers; Pat Palas, Duane Fox, Emmett Stimac, and Charles Whitlow as our officers; and Norma Boehler and Rose Marie Bock as our representatives on the Student Council. Lois O’Malley and Pat Palas were our Carnival Queen candidates, and our Valentine Queen candidates were Helen Kausic and Norma Boehler. We are well represented in sports and other school activities. D. L. H. TWENTY-SEVEN SjOpJwmoMA. Ruth Archibald Patricia J. Ariano Hetty Mae Blazich Rose Marie Hock Melba Hradley Buddy Bramblett Donald R. Caldwell Jim Cassidy Jack Davis Lorraine Epley Barbara Friesland Clyde German Hob Hardy Bill Hayes Royer Hoffman Richard Holloway James Bertolino Miss Shortenhaus (Adviser) Norma Boehler Hob Brackenhoff Doris Brown Ray Busse Cail Clayton Marjorie Dahler Billy Ernest Duane Fox Margaret Ann Goodwin Donna Hagemeier Bernice Herzog Jean Hoffman Robert Jachino Orlan Janssen TWENTY-EIGHT Sophomohsidu Coach Tregoning (Adviser) Myrna Lea Johnson Jim Kettelkamp Jean Logsdon Jenet McMillan Larry Menin Gail Morgan Hob Nash Dale Pope Ernst Kedeker Virginia Schneider Dale Seagle Wayne Smalley Pat Snyder Gerald Vanhouten Charles Whitlow Ronald Johnson Helen Kausic Ruth I cgsdon Ross McEnary Jacqueline Middleton Bob Moos Lois Ann O’Malley Pat Palas Don Roth Arlene Schneider Lyle Shoraga Hetty Slater Emmett Stimac James Tosetti Betty D. Yurgin TWENTY-NINE 1. Whose dog? 2. Hi, Mary Ellen! 3. Freshies, huh? 4. Home “Ec” “Boys”. 5. Little Bill’s sister. 6. More Freshies! 7. “Tiny”. 8. Whatcha got ? 9. You guess. 10. Budding musicians. 11. EH? 12. Pals. 13. Let us see, too! 14. “Cavie” and “Pete”. J'MAknuin. SECRETAR YTREASURER—M ARTH A COLONIUS PRESIDENT—MARY JANE WILSON VICE PRESIDENT—BETTY AUMAN Mr. Taylor (Sponsor) CLASS MOTTO “The door to success is labeled ‘Push’.” CLASS FLOWER Red Rose CLASS COLORS Green and White HONOR STUDENTS ONE SEMESTER Richard Buechsenschuetz Martha Colonius Chris Hugener Elwin Johnson Darlene McConiga Gerald O’Malley Sonny Shoemaker Gertrude Short Mrs. Taylor (Sponsor) FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY In the fall of ’48, fifty-eight students entered N. T. H. S. as freshmen. Three soon left us, so we now have fifty-five who came from the following schools: Nokomis Grade School, twenty; St. Louis Parochial, five; St. Paul’s Parochial, four; Ohlman, four; Starr, three; Sterling, two; Coalton, two; Tester, two; and one from each of the following: McKinley, Skinner, Compton, Avoca, Audubon, Gopher Hill, Alton Grade School Smoky Row, Fair Prairie, College Hill, Wenonah, Ramsey, and Fawn Creek. A class meeting was held to elect class officers and sponsors. The officers are President, Mary Jane Wilson; Vice-President, Betty Auman; Secretary-Treasurer, Martha Colonius. The sponsors are Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Taylor. We were initiated at a party given by the sophomores. Football Queen candidates from our class were Betty Auman and Darlene McConiga. Valentine Queen candidates were Darlene McConiga and Jeannette Weaver We have one Majorette, Martha Colonius. q g' THIRTY ONF IK J'MAhmSLTL BETTY AUMAN KENNETH BANGERT DONALD LEE BARKER RICHARD BUECHSENSCHUETZ CHARLES CACHERA BARBARA ANN CASSIDY RETA MAE CHAMBERS MARTHA JEAN COLONIUS EDWARD CRABBE KENNARD CRABBE JERRY CROW JESSE J. EVRLEY JIMMIE G. EVRLEY JOSEPH GONET THOMAS GOODWIN ERMA GRIGG MARY ANN HAGGARTY JAMES HARPER CARL E. HELDEBRANDT EDWARD J. HENSEN LULA MAE HERPSTREITH ROSE MARY HICKS MAXINE HIGGINBOTHAM ROY EDWIN HOUSE DOROTHY M. HUBER CHRIS HUGENER, JR. GERRY JAROS CARL JOHNSON THIRTY-TWO JhadJimsi L ELWIN L. JOHNSON JUDITH JOHNSON JOHN KARMAZINAS ROY KEISER MARY JEAN MARLEY DARLENE McCONIGA DONNA MILLER MARGIE MILLS MERILYN MORGAN BERNARD M. MURPHY RICHARD NEIGHBORS GERALD O’MALLEY DALE PATTON NORMA J. RINE MARGIE RUPE IMOGENE RUSSELL CLARA JANE SCRIBNER L. L. SHOEMAKER GERTRUDE SHORT WILLIAM SINGLER JERRY SMALLEY CHARLES TESTER JEANNETTE WEAVER MARLENE WEBER MARY JANE WILSON ROBERT WOLTERS HARRY WOODHOUSE BETTY JANE SANDERS—LOREN CASEY (no pictures) £ ’ST o r' ,'ii - Be 4 t£ La • .- ( I flEA f - % h h 3 1 il 1 fV “ It La c i :■ P 'Si - V rj o 7 -T v i (ft THIRTY-THREE (Do jwL whitfL ore thidu pjaqst This Is a Space That Might Have Been Blank. There comes a time in the life of every yearbook editor when an area of white space rears its ugly head, crying to be filled. The “Old Nokomis” meets this challenge with clenched fists and gritted teeth. Since space is at such a premium around here, no telling who might move onto this page between now and the time it returns from the printers, so, we, Gloria and Frances, hasten to put in our two-cents’ worth. We believe that it is significant that this “Old Nokomis” has neither a Foreword nor a Backword, so this part of the book can be considered the Standing Still Division. We would like to tell you some outstanding facts about our school. Our library and cafeteria rank high in schools of our size. The Student Council, home economics, agriculture, music, and athletic departments have given the school recognition and prestige. Because our yearbook is principally pictures, we thank the photographers who report that the most-often heard statement still is, “Be careful, my face will bust the camera.” To Miss Yackle and Mr. Tepatti, who unselfishly gave their time and efforts to make this book a success, we express our sincerest gratitude. We also thank the staff members who have contributed their talents to our “Old Nokomis.” By virtue of the above information we have saved this page from a fate worse than death. We’ve done it and we’re glad. The Editors. THIRTY.FOUR Athletics Oihbdiciu M. S. M. CONFERENCE TROPHY Coach Tregoning — Assistant Coach Taylor Mr. Bell Don German BELL TROPHY Mr. Davis Stanley Archibald DAVIS TROPHY THIRTY.SEVEN J'DotbalL Redsfcitis []Aelbv« ; shcibvv'1 m£- srf Movem-kto W V,rAc’'' V; the kick on theL . i itlOvarcU. Ht � 7 d 15 y rl yard Use ,J1 on dowm � was Inter on the M {tight it boci - pass frotr n the «w conrer Noko- then LogJdo: : y� cPernor, h V yard to ugh conV all on thrashed of Nokomi L idoan te d maid � on Urn Top Row: N. Chadwick, L. Cassidy, S. Archibald, G. Reed, H. Logsdon, R. Pavolko. Bottom Row: R. Heck, J. Saatkamp, E. Poliak, C. Landers, L . German. “N” MEN Norman Chadwick—Junior—“Chad”—Second string Conference right end. Ability excellent at catching Reed’s sharp passes. Played fine defensive game. Ralph Pavolko—Junior—R.alph—Smallest man on first eleven. First year in football. Played very good ball on offense and defense. Donald German—Senior—“Don”—All-Conference tackle. Hardest hitting player No.-komis has had for many years. Worked hard and is a three-year letterman. Ralph Heck—Junior—“Mick”—First year of varsity football. Progressive in line and should be outstanding in the next year. Charles Landers—Senior—“Bud”—All-Conference second team. Three-year letterman. Played best when going was the roughest. John Saatkainp—Senior—“Jack”—All-Conference guard. Transferred from backfield to line. Worked hard all season. Eugene Poliak—Senior—“Gene” — Center and offensive and defensive tackle. Long and lanky. Caught many off tackle and end plays. George Reed—Junior—“Brains” — Second string All-Conference. Set up many touchdowns with his passing. Much football is expected from George next year. THIRTY-EIGHT J'OoibalL iP%Sc° iV,n Of Seat JP 'mI Vlrtfl V � • H.vrrl FUnd,r4-0 •• Turner I.. Ch-dni Jf till- P” ,or Socoi w3 o25 °f 5 2u£ dJS p 2i2£ • « fn|n« «, :n« ndtartuDo2 J'! Kg u.r£ | 0 fc jarkfc G i s m Pound. Virrfp i. ’■St. cha CJftU 7. Nils I cW . WBk “ W. Girard ■ M 'O’ CO Top Row: B. Cassidy, A Hvizdos, J. Kettelkamp. Bottom Row: B. Bramblett, B. Brackenhoff, O. Janssen, L. Edgecombe. “N” MEN Lynis Cassidy — Senior — “Cass” — Hard driving halfback. Great value as defensive man. “Cass” was handicapped latter part of season with bad ankle. He was high scorer on the Redskin team. Herschel Logsdon—Senior—“Fleabait”— Fastest man on team. He gained most yardage on end runs. Stanley Archibald — Senior — “Stan the Man”—First year at backfield. Blocker for all our power plays. Very good at opening holes for ball carriers. Bill Cassidy—Junior—“Speed”— Biggest man on team and played all positions in the line. Played very good defensive ball. Lyle Edgecombe—Senior—“Edgie”— Reserve end. Lyle was a hard worker and would have been a first stringer if he had been larger. Orlan Janssen—Sophomore—Orlan — Reserve end. Played excellent game at Auburn. Jim Kettelkamp—Sophomore—“Big Jim” —Reserve center. Had the pep and size but was not exoerienced for full time duty. Andy Hvizdos—Junior—Andy—Placekick-ing specialist. Reserve left half. THIRTY-NINE J'OoibalL Squad, Front Row: Orlan Janssen. Donald German. Charles Landers. Eugene Poliak. Jack Saatkamp. Ralph Heck, Ralph Pavolko. Second Row: Lyle Edgecombe. Boh Brack nhoff. Bill Ernest. Clyde German, Jim Kettelkamp, Jack Davis. Bill Cassidy. Donald Stauder. Third Row: M-lvin Bollard. Wayne Smalley. Ray Busse. Richard Hsii rlson, Emmett Stimac, Joe Gonet. Gerald Vanhouten. Back Row: Mr. Taylor (Assistant Coach), Bud Bramblett, Lynls Cassidy. Stanley Archibald. Herschel Tx gsdon, George Reed, Andy Hvizdos, Coach Tregonlng. SCHEDULE They We They We They We Moweaqua . . . . 0 6 Girard . . . ... 0 25 Auburn . . . . . . 0 19 St. Elmo . . . . . 0 20 Divernon . . . . . 14 34 Shelbyville . . . . 0 33 Pana . . 45 0 Waverly . . . ... 0 14 Staunton . . . . . . 18 0 Virden.............7 13 RESUME’ OF THE SEASON The Redskins opened their 1948 gridiron campaign by defeating Moweaqua on their home field. Perhaps the greatest thrill of the season was the initial opening of our newly-lighted field before a large crowd of “fans” when the Redskins tramped the St. Elmo Oilers for their second victory. The high-flying Redskins swarmed into Pana with high spirits only to have them dampened by a large, fast, and experienced Panther team. Nokomis opened their M. S. M. Conference tilts by smacking a strong Girard team. The next, another Conference game, was with Divernon; after a slow start the Redskins gained momentum and tramped them with a wild scoring spree. The hard Working Nokomis eleven traveled to Waverly and came out the victors again after three-quarters of play between the two thirty-yard stripes. The still high-flying Redskins took on Auburn and burned them with an easy victory. The Shelbyville Rams came to our gridiron and were rammed by a spirited Nokomis eleven that showed them they meant business. On a wet, dreary night the big Staunton team beat the Redskins for their second loss and the only loss on the home gridiron. On the night of November 11, the Redskins clinched the M. S. M. Championship by defeating Virden in a tough battle. The team was deserving of the Conference Championship especially after the game with Virden. Any team that can stop a team on the one-yard line, three times in one game deserves to win. The boys worked hard and used their heads at all times. FORTY fiaAksdhalL Back Row: Coach Taylor, Coach Tregoning. O. Janssen. D. German. S. Archibald. D. Chadwick. A. Hvizdos. J. Saatkamp. P. Blasko. B. Ernest (Manager). Mack. T. Clavin. N. Second Row: K. Bangert. W. Smalley. G. Reed. L. Edgecombe. J. Kettelkamp. B. Brackenhoff. E. Stimac R Pavolko, I). Pope, T. Goodwin. Front Row: J. house. Gonet. J. Karmazinas. S. Shoemaker. K. Crabbe. J. Evrley, D. Patton, R. Neighbors, H. Wood- 1948-49 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Nokomis . . . 46 Witt . 29 Nokomis . . . 55 Virden .... . 31 Nokomis . . . 51 Raymond . . . 37 Nokomis . . . 35 Morrisonville . 45 Nokomis . . . 36 Litchfield . . . 49 Nokomis . . . 24 Witt . 26 Nokomis . . . 63 St. James . . . 43 Nokomis . . . 51 Waverly . . . . 64 Nokomis . . . 25 Girard . . . . . 26 Nokomis . . . 50 Shelbyville . . 37 Nokomis . . . 43 Divernon . . . 51 Nokomis . . . 41 Taylorville . . 57 Nokomis . . . 43 Shelbyvile . . . 34 Nokomis . . . 54 Greenville . . . 30 Nokomis . . . 72 Kincaid . . . . 40 Nokomis . . . 69 Auburn . . . . 47 Nokomis . . . 46 Pana .... . 66 Nokomis . . . 40 Raymond . . . 43 TAYLORVILLE REGIONAL Nokomis . , . . 40 Kincaid .... 38 Nokomis . . . 20 Taylorville . . 85 FORTY-ONE UaMkihj- OflLPM ED6IE RALPH JRCK HACK ARCH FORTY-TWO (Ja iddiif, Stanley Archibald—“Arch” was one of the team’s high scorers. He established a season record of 26 points against Kincaid. “Arch” was a fine floor man, fast, alert, and aggressive. Norman Chadwick—“Norm” was our star 6’ 2” forward. He was very good at rebounding and quick at setting up plays. Tom Clavin—Tom was our 6’ 3” center, the biggest man on the team. He took care of the Redskins’ rebounding worries. Orlan Janssen—Orlan is a sophomore who came up to the varsity by very steady improvement. He should play a lot the next two years. George Reed—George was the mainstay in our lineup. He was always good for a few points when needed. He has excellent self-control and is a fine ball handler and shot. George was chosen captain of his team. Andy Hvizdos—Andy was a regular, but made way for Janssen. He could always be counted on to help the team. Andy is very aggressive and a hard fighter. Darrel Mack—This is Mack’s first and last year of high school basketball. He was a reserve center and a dead shot. Jack Xaatkamp—Jack was our “lefty.” He was a good shot from the corner and side. Lyle Edgecombe—“Edgie” was small, but very aggressive. He is a senior, we are sorry to say, for in another year he would be in the starting lineup. Ralph Pavolko—Ralph was small and fast. He was an excellent faker, and a hard worker. Jim Blasko—“Pete” was the best rebounder we had. With this year’s experience under his belt he should go far next year. BELL AND DAVIS TROPHIES The N. T. H. S. Redskins have been given two beautiful trophies to award their most outstanding sports stars of the seasons to come. Mr. Bell awarded a football trophy to be given to the most outstanding gridman of the season, and Mr. Davis awarded the Davis cup to the outstanding eager of the season. On each of the trophies the most valuable athlete’s name for each season will be engraved and the trophy placed in the case in the hall. Don German in football and Stanley Archibald in basketball won the places of honor this year. FORTY-THREE (BoAnbalL 1948 Back Row: Bob Nash (Manager). Richard Lohman, Andy Hvizdos, Darrell Mack. Bill Peehnik. Norman Chad-wtck. Paul Vansack. Coach Tregoning. Front Row: Kverett Hoehn. Jerry Shalhot. Jim Kettelk imp. George Reed. Oilan Janssen. SCHEDULE Nokomis 5 Pana .... . . 4 Nokomis 2 Waggoner . . 4 Nokomis 4 Pana .... . . 10 Nokomis . . . . 1 Hillsboro . . 6 Nokomis . . . • 2 Waggoner . . 7 Nokomis . . . . 3 Hillsboro 6 Nokomis . . . . 7 Coffeen . 10 Taylorville Tournament Final Score—Nokomis 3, Waggoner 6. Player TB H. AVERAGES A. Player TB H. A. Vansack . . . . 16 4 .250 Hvizdos . . . . 22 8 .363 Schneider . . . 16 1 .062 Hoehn . . . . . 14 2 .142 Chadwick . . . 19 4 .214 Blasko . . . . . 12 3 .250 Shalbot . . . . 16 2 .121 Janssen . . . . 22 6 .277 Reed . . . . . 21 6 .286 Lohman . . . . 16 1 .062 Peehnik . . . . 2 1 .500 FORTY-FOUR Activities OLD NOKOMIS” STAFF ADVISOR EDITORS BUSINESS TYPISTS SPORTS VYIuajul (D pjaAbruint Front Row: Mary J. Wilson, Cherie Hendrix, Robert Schniepp, Donna Mennapace, David Angersbach, Donald Sale, Charles Cachera, Duane Fox, Ross McEnary. Middle Row: Priscilla Angersbach, Doris Tarran, Mary Ann Bellaver. Jim Keele, Bob Moos, Chris Hugener, Jerry Crow, Mary Jane Mack, Jacqueline Middleton, Joan Oltmann, Ruth Archibald, Rose Mary Hicks, Charlotte Von Behren, Darlene McConiga, Richard Harrison, Bob Nash, Richard Buechsenschuetz. Back Row: Martha Colonius, Marjorie Dahler, Mary Ann Tester, Arlene Schneider, Virginia Schneider, Betty Auman, Pete Blasko, Jack Davis, Bill Boehler, Jack Saatkamp, Charles Madge, George Reed, Darrell Becker, Norman Chadwick, Erma Grigg, Orlan Janssen, Melba Bradley, Jim Tosetti, Elmer Wilson, Mr. Tepatti (Director). N. T. H. S. HAND FORTY-EIGHT $ia!a! (?Jw uUu Ro - ufiTv L..n 1 Rtftiii DiTS2( )f cg bara Hesland. Norma nine. Marjorie Dahler. Norma Boehler. Second INntoi I rn• i Vfoffman (■ ., r♦ hKq«’ ?h% r 7 G wr£la Krt,’lk;,m'' Third Row: Donna Hagemeier. Marilyn min rioh L . ,•!! -,Fourth Fow: Pettv 'urK n- Barbara Poteet. Mary J. Wilson. Mary Kelly. Shirley Au-Sixth Row- ? :r api !,?rrgain‘i T oli� - Marlene Weber Shirley Chadwick. Dolores Michalowski. Mu.nl. Back Row: Innaben irru rpirPalZ '' Wo0dhoUse- Do,ores C“vale“°' A « Schneider. Bernice The N. T. H. S. Band is made up of approximately fifty-two members. This number includes thirty-seven high school members and some members of the grade school band. The band made its first appearance at the first home football game. It played at all ot the home football games and accompanied the team to Auburn and Virden. The first concert was presented in December, 1948, and proved to be a great success as did the two later concerts held in March and May. BOYS’ CHORUS Standing: Mr. Tepattl (Instructor). Bob Wolters, Ross McEnary. Stanley Archibald, Charles Cachera. Donald Barker. Richard Bueohsensohuetz. Pete Blasko. John Karmazinas. Kenneth Bangert. Sitting: Charles Tester, Jim Evrley, Sonny Shoemaker, Richard Neighbors, Dale Patton. A Music Festival was held at N. T. H. S. in March with bands from Girard. YVaverly, Auburn, Greenville, and Virden participating. The Girls’ Chorus has 28 members. The girls made their first appearance with the band at the concert on December 20, 1948, and also appeared in the later concerts in March and May. The chorus will enter the district contest at Alton, Saturday, April 9, 1949. There is also a Boys’ Chorus consisting of fifteen boys. FORTY-NINE JudtuML J'OJumohxL ofc (ImsUikcL Front Row: Duane Fox. Donald Barker. Mr. Weger (Sponsor). Bill Boehler (Vice-President). Jim Cassidy (Watch Dog). I .vie Janssen (Secretary). Jim Bertolino (Reporter). Charles Schweiz, r (President). Donald Stauder Bill Hi nest. Charles Whitlow. Dale Seattle. Second Row: Carl Johnson. Kenneth Bangert. Eddie Henson. Stanley Archibald. Wilmer Johnson. Ronald Johnson. Charles Cachera, Roger Hoffman, Robert Schniepp. Gerald Vanhouten. William Singlor. Gerald O'Malley, Roy House, Carl Heldebrant. Third Row: Emmett Stimao, Torn flavin. Evgene Johnson. Merle Herpstreith. Charles Danders, Ernst Redeker. Bob Walters. Roy Kelser. Carl Claytoii, Clyde German. Dave Carroll. Bill Cassidy. Jim Harper. Back Row: l.yle Edgecombe, Donald German, Dynis Cassidy. Norman Chadwick. Herb Heck. Donald Huber. Ralph Heck. Wesley Johnson. Dairy Men in. Bill Cassidy. Billy Hayes. Edward Crabbe, Wayne Smalley. Rav Basse. F. F. A. The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agriculture, leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. Some of the specific purposes for which this organization was formed are as follows: To develop competent, aggressive, rural, and agricultural leadership; to create and nurture a love of country life; to strengthen the confidence of farm boys and young men in themselves and in their work. The motto of the F. F. A. consists of only four lines, but these lines are filled with practical philosophy, reflecting a spirit and sincerity that shows the true viewpoint of farm youth: “Learning To Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.” . There are fifty-three members in the F. F. A.—thirteen Greenhands and forty Chapter Farmers. We have one State Farmer so far this year, Charles Schweizer. Our activities this year included, basketball, judging contests (grain, poultry, dairy and fat stock), farming the city park ground, father and son banquet, leadership, training school for the officers, and the study of parliamentary procedure. J. B. FIFTY JuhvuL dfamsimaluLML. ofc dmcAka. UIUII Fr°nt Row: Gall Morgan. Dorothy Huber. Barbara Cassidy. Erma Grlgg, Judy Johnson. Clara Schrlbner. Rose M.iry licks Gertrude Short. I Alla, Mae Herpstreith. Betty Slater. Gerry Jams. Maxine Higginbotham. Middle Row. Jacqueline Middleton. Dolores Pieper. Myma Johnson. Doris Tarran. Dolores Cavaletto. Shirley Auman. lean Pocock. Dorothy Jones. Catherine Geletka. Veronca Pehanlch. Helen Pearse. Back Row: Norma Boehler. Rose Marie Bock. Bertie Bagley. Arlene Schneider. Donna Hagemeler. Betty Yurgin. Georgia Kettelkamp. Bernice Heizog. Lorraine Epley. Dolores Mickalowski. Lois O'Malley. Shirley Moats. Marilyn Hines. Bernice Mur-phy. Bernadette Poliak. Virginia Schneider. Evelyn Chambers. Lois Tuetken. Lucille Hoehn. Betty Blazick. Helen Clavin. Mary Ann Tester. Pat Ariano. Rose Ma ie Epley. Hazel Stevens. Melba Bradley. Margaret Goodwin. Jenct McMillan. Elizabeth Stimac. Miss Shortenhaus (Sponsor). F. H. A. 1 he Rip and Tear Chapter of the F. H. A. was re-organized in September with 52 members. The following officers were elected: President, Dolores Cavaletto; Vice Pres-ident, Doris Tarran; Secretary, Jean Pocock; Treasurer, Shirley Auman; and News Reporter, Dorothy Jones. The meetings were held once a month. Activities of the year consisted of the management of the food stand at the Football Carnival and the candy sales at noon for nine weeks, the initiation party, a Valentine party, and a skating party for the F. F. A. members. D j FIFTY-ONE QjunioA, QIoaa. filcu Standing: Wesley Johnson, Lyle Janssen, Miss Pircher and Miss Hogue (Directors). Sitting: Tom Clavin, Jo Ann Spears, Shirley Auman. Jim Keele, Frances Bender, Pete Blasko, Priscilla Angersbach. “(iOOI) GRACIOUS GRANDMA!” Miss Pircher, Miss Hogue ..... Directors Cast Henry Breckenridge, who hates to work any time . . . Jim Keele George Breckenridge, his cousin, who hates the same . . . Pete Blasko Mrs. Lennox, who wants her rent........................Frances Bender Helen Allen, a daughter of a family friend . . . Shirley Auman Cecile Allen, Helen’s younger sister .... Priscilla Angersbach Clancy, a police investigator.....................................Lyle Janssen Wiggins, his assistant..................................Wesley Johnson P-Sam, a negro house boy...................................Tom Clavin Delicia, a negro maid...............................Jo Ann Spears FIFTY-TWO S nioA. QLoail. (play. Batk Row: Dolores Cavaletto, Velora Hagemeier, Miss Yackle (Director), Donald German, Jack Saat-kamp, Stanley Archibald, Charles Landers, Herschel Logsdon, Gloria Kausic, Mr. Tepatti (Director). Front Row: Lois Tuetken, Wilma Janssen, Delores Weber, Mary Kelly, Jeanette Lankford, Alice Bender. “FULL OF YOUTH” Cast Mrs. Baynes, owner of “The Jolly Inn” .... Delores Weber Sonny Baynes, her son....................................jack Saatkamp Linda Baynes, her daughter..............................Gloria Kausic Valerie Vance, Linda’s friend............................Lois Tuetken Miss Patch, a spinster..................................Wilma Janssen Abbie Nightingale, a waitress at “The Jolly Inn” . . . Mary Kelly Ira Grubb, a local real estate dealer.................Charles Landers I1 tty Goodrich, a victim of hay fever .... Velora Hagemeier Mrs. Smythe, a globe trotter..........................Dolores Cavaletto Corliss Smythe, her daughter.............................Alice Bender Jerry Gordon, in love with Linda.....................Stanley Archibald Junior Gordon, his cousin............................Herschel Logsdon Dolly Gordon, Junior’s wife..........................Jeanette Lankford Barnum Gordon, Junior’s father.........................Donald German Make-up...................................Miss Hogue Directors.................Miss Yackle, Mr. Tepatti FIFTY-THREE JaajdJti filai Mr. Taylor, Miss Pircher, Miss Shortenhaus, Mr. Weger, Mr. Von Behren, Mr. Tregoning, Miss Hogue, Mrs. Nantkes, Mr. Tepatti, Miss Yackle, Mrs. Taylor. “ADAM’S EVENING” Cast Adam Adams, a victim of circumstances Anna, his wife................................ Mrs. Bean, his mother-in-law.................. Casper, his colored servant................... Gertie, the maid.............................. Dr. Fragoni, the family physician .... Rosita, the doctor’s wife..................... Elmer Green, who wants to die................. Mr. Cokes, who ought to be dead, but isn’t Mrs. Cokes, who wishes he was, for the insurance Make-up.............................. Tickets and Pi-ograms .... Director............................. Mr. Von Behren Mrs. Nantkes Miss Pircher Mr. Taylor Miss Shortenhaus Mr. Tepatti Mrs. Taylor . . Mr. Weger Mr. Tregoning Miss Hogue Miss Hogue Mrs. Boone Miss Yackle FIFTY-FOUR (p. £. QlaAASLiu FIFTY-FIVE SsutioA.-$umoA, QhhLblma L. ficudif. (Jal niinsL fohomriiorL Helen Kausic, Jeanette Weaver, Darlene McConiga. Norma Boehler, Hazel Smalley (Retiring Queen). Pete Rlasko. Dorothy Jones (Queen). Marilyn Hinton, Mary Ann Tester. Priscilla Angers bach, Catherine Geletka Barbara Poteet. (JalswiinsL (Dovujl FIFTY-SEVEN (?h LbIsiadjiMu Bud Herb Hazel Velora MANAGERS CHEERLEADERS At all games the team and school must be represented by cheerleaders. Ours have never failed to make a good appearance even though the weather was formidable. We DO appreciate their efforts despite our reluctance to follow, sometimes. MANAGERS While the crowds are cheering about a particularly good play, and the team is receiving honors, who is doing the dirty work of carrying towels, water, first-aid kit, and taking the blame for missing clothes? The managers, of course. We want to congratulate them on their faithfulness of always being there when needed. Porky Blix FIFTY-EIGHT = J'OothcdL QahnivaL Charles and Gloria fo wJwiwrL Back Row: Stanley Archibald. Jack Saatkamp, L,yle Edgecombe. Ia on Warnsinc (Rntirimr k'ineA rh01.|uo . X BSfcMSSffl- SK ?■ Lankford. I-ol� Ann O'Malley. Harbara Potlet. Gal) Xrgan.Tar a Mc(on, a Jea Ue FIFTY-NINE “TUuoa. Column!'Staffl. U. Mack (Editor). I). Cavaletto (Reporter), George Reed (Associate Editor), B. Nash (Sports Reporter), Mr. Von Hellion (Adviser). Each Monday morning finds five people in a huddle in the left center of the assembly. They are the members of the “News Column” Staff, discussing and preparing the news for (hat week. It is through this column that the community is kept informed about our school, and we know that it is eagerly and carefully read each week. .JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE The Junior Classical League is a national organization sponsored by the American Classical League of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Its primary function is the promotion of interest in the study of the civilization of Greece and Rome, to which the modern world owes so much. The students of the second year Latin class are members of the local chapter. LIBRARIANS Marilyn Hinton, Miss Yaekle, Norma Boehler. Alice Bender. Marjorie Dahler, Ruth Logsdon. Frances Bender. Helen Kausic (not in picture). JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE Mary Kelly, Robert Jachino, Mrs. Xantkes (Instructor). Darrell Mack, Dolores Cavaletto, Helen Kausic, Margaret Archibald. SIXTY 1. Some “cookies”—Mrs. Wyld and Mrs. Hurste. 2. Why so forlorn, Miss Hogue? 3. Sherry and Charlotte. 4. Myers Twins. 5. Sitting pretty—Miss Yackle. 6. Don’t look at me like that. 7. Donnie Nantkes. 8. What’s that, Mr. Weger? 9. The Merry Foursome. 10. Craig. 11. Jill. 12. Smile pretty. Coach. 13. Mr. Kessler taking it easy. 14. Said one Taylor to another. YL. J. ?t. £. JoJjwl (PoIsl AUGUST— Mon., 30—School begins. New teachers and pupils meet. Tues., 31—Library opens. Poor, wet freshmen! SEPTEMBER— Thurs., 2—Football practice starts. First “Old No-komis” sale of the year. Fri., 3—Teachers have a get-acquainted party. Wed., 8—Freshmen in hair bows, lipstick, bibs, and rolled trousers. Thurs., 9—Election of cheerleaders—Herb, Hazel, “Bud”, and Velora. Mr. Bell presented football trophy. Fri., 10—All pepped up lor first football game at Moweaqua. We won. Organization of Annual Staff. Mon., 13—Welcome new freshman, Jim Evrley. Tues., 14—Band practiced marching on football field. Some can march and some cannot. Wed., 15—Mr. Weger and six F. F. A. boys attended Agricultural Leaders’ Training Course at Bethany. Thurs., 16—Football boys had lirst practice under lights. Fri., 17—Home game with St. Elmo. We won. Organization of F. F. A. and F. H. A. Sat., 18—“Old Nokomis” Staff attended I. S. H. in S. P. A. at U. of I. Mon., 20—Junior hay ride—remember? Tues., 21—Physics class visited Ford Motor Co., Lambert Airport, and Forest Park in St. Louis. Thurs., 23—Side attraction—preparation for Farmers’ Institute. Fri., 24—F. H. A. and F. F. A. won first prize on displays. Game at Pana. We lost. (Silence.) Sat., 25—Biology students visited Forest Park Zoo— all returned! Mon., 27—Welcome new senior, Warren Reincke. Tues., 28—Chorus finally organized. Wed., 29—Mrs. Wyld’s birthday. Assembly movie, “Soil Conservation.” Thurs., 30—Physics class visited Keokuk, Iowa. OCTOBER— Fri., 1—Game with Girard. We won. Tues., 5—Biology classes had a field day today. Science class saw a movie, “Atom Bomb in Germany.” Thurs., 7—Sociology class went to New Salem State Park and Dixon Mounds. Fri., 8—Hobo Parade downtown. Game with Divernon. Homecoming Dance alter the game. Mon., 11—Clean-up after Homecoming. First six weeks exams. Tues., 12—F. F. A. initiation—poor backward boys! Thurs.', 14—Mr. Marsh, engraver, met with Annual Stalf. Second year home “ec” girls are taking “ag”. Mr. Von Behren gone for two days. Tu:s., 19—Boys are making pies, and girls are driving tractors. Wed., 20—Mr. Von Behren back on the job. Oh, oh! Repo.t cards. Mrs. Taylor’s mother from Kentucky visited us. Fr ., 22—Annual Staff opened subscription campaign. We won game from Auburn. Mon., 25—Magazine sales closed. Alice Bender and Lois Tuetken were high salesmen. Wed., 27—Mr. Priddle gave a supper for football boys. Thurs., 28—Kodak editors out shooting. Fri., 29—Home game with Shelbyville. We won. NOVEMBER— Mon., 1—“Annual” pictures taken of entire school. Mrs. Boone is “under the weather.” Tues., 2—Students elected Dewey. Thurs., 4—Band took a trip to Springfield to hear U. S. Marine Band. Fri., 5—Mrs. Moody has a black eye—says she ran into a door. Student Council organized—Delores Weber elected president. Home game with Staunton. We lost. Mon., 8—Annual Staff began candy sales. Had an exconvict who spoke on “Crime.” Wed., 10—Mr. Paurchert took pictures of band and Student Council. Thurs., 11—Students had a much needed vacation. Conference game with Virden. We won. Hurrah! Fri., 12—Pep meeting to cheer football boys and coaches, as we are winners of M. S. M. Conference. Miss Shortenhaus is attending Homemakers’ Convention in Peoria. Mon., 15—Football boys got a free dinner! Lucky! Thurs., 18—Six weeks’ exams begin. Oh, Me!! Fri., 19—Previews of junior play. Boys cleaned trophy cases. Do they shine! Mon., 22—F. F. A. boys are shucking corn. Are the ears ever flying!! Tues., 23—Junior play, “Good Gracious, Grandma.” Big success! Wed., 24—Election of Carnival Queen candidates. Seniors won “Annual” contest—out for one-half day. Thurs. and Fri.,—Thanksgiving vacation. Mon., 29—Football banquet. Bell Trophy given Donald German. M. S. M. trophy presented to Capt. “Bud” Landers. Tues., 30—Everything’s boiling: Carnival, pictures, Christmas party, and Annual. DECEMBER— Thurs., 2—Game at Witt. We won! Fri., 3—Carnival: Gloria Kausic, Queen; “Bud” Landers, King. Congratulations! Mon. and Tues.—Resting from carnival. Wed., 8—Square dancing in “gym.” Thurs., 9—Donations for T.B. Fri., 10—Game with Raymond. We won. Tues., 14—Game with Litchfield. We lost. Wed., 15—Game with St. James. We won! Fri., 17—Senior-Junior Christmas party. Lots of mistletoe !!! Mon., 20—Concert given by Mr. Tepatti and N. T. H. S. band and chorus. Tues., 21—Game with Girard. We lost. Wed., 22—Dismissed for holidays. Merry Christmas! JANUARY— Mon., 3—Back to the same old grind—Oh, me, seniors measure for caps and gowns. Tues., 4—Game at Divernon. We lost. Wed., 5—Mumps and vacation students still coming in. Thurs., 6—Teachers are preparing exams. Bet they’re hard. Fri., 7—Game at Shelbyville. We won. Tues., 11—Mr. Paushert took pictures. Home game with Kincaid. We won. Thurs., 13—Semester exams begin. Everybody is shaky and nervous. Fri., 14—More exams. Mon., 17—Freshman basketball team played Modesto. F. H. A. took over candy sales. Tues., 18—Game with Virden postponed because of icy roads. Wed., 19—Ice storm. Everybody slid in. Fri., 21—Assembly movie, “Jane Eyre.” Mon., 24—Home game with Witt. We lost. Mr. Myers is off the sick list. Tues., 25—“Ag” boys display their new jackets. Wed., 26—No school as the roads were very slippery. Thurs., 27—Dismissed early because of icy roads. Mon., 31—Faculty start rehearsals for their play. FEBRUARY— Tues., 1—Groundhog saw his shadow. More winter! B-r-r-r-r-r! Wed., 2—F. F. A. vs. Band basketball game. F. F. A. won 33-22. Thurs., 3—Home “Ec” initiation and Valentine party. Fri., 4—Teachers’ Institute. We won home game with Shelbyville. Tues., 8—Juniors busy preparing for Valentine dance. Wed., 9—Valentine dance was a big success with Dorothy Jones as queen. State inspectors praised the cafeteria. Fri., 11—Assembly movie, “Oliver Twist.” Mon., 14—Mr. Myers is out because of wife’s illness. Tues., 15—Periods were shortened because of bad weather. We won game with Greenville. Wed., 16—Home game with Virden. We won. Thurs., 17—Mr. Myers back on the job. Fri., 18—John Halloway from Joliet visited us. We won home game with Auburn. Tues., 22—Last game at Raymond. Touga luck—we lost. Thurs., 24—Those six weeks exams again. Fri., 25—School out for Faculty play matinee. Mon., 28—Exam papers returned. A new, clean page turned. MARCH— Tues., 1—We won tournament game from Kincaid. Stoker broke—brrr!!! Thurs., 3—We lost tournament game to Taylorville. Sat., 5—F. H. A. girls attended F. H. A. rally at Girard. Mon., 7—Mr. Davis gave a trophy to be presented to most valuable basketball player—S. Archibald. Tues., 8—Seniors working on 800-word themes. Wed., 9—Mr. Weger lectured and showed pictures at Women’s Club. Thurs., 10—Report cards given out; assorted smiles and frowns. Mon., 14—Sudden death of Elmer Lee Wilson. Wed., 16—Everyone working in the library on English assignments. Thurs., 17—School dismissed at noon for Elmer Lee’s funeral. Fri., 18—Short movie on “Football” in science room. Mon., 21—Juniors took over candy sales. Tues., 22—Band concert—big success. Wed., 23—Science class had a movie on “Sound.” Thurs., 24—First baseball practice. Fri., 25—Mrs. Nantkes, Delores, and Wilma attend the I. A. S. C. in Chicago. Sat., 26—Sextette, Lois, and Marilyn compete at Alton in Musical Festival. Mon., 28—Representative from Millikin U. talked to seniors. First rehearsal for senior play. Senior play pictures taken. Tues., 29—Grass turned red—“Ag” boys spraying. Thurs., 31—Home “Ec” girls and Miss Shortenhaus served F. F. A. Father-Son banquet. APRIL— , Fri., 1—April Fool!! No school! Teachers go to Spring-field. Sat., 2—Mrs. Boone attended a commercial meeting in Quincy. « } Wed., 6—Jack and Don-go to Murray, Ken., to try out for athletic scholarship at Murray. Won baseball game with Rochester. Thurs., 7—Mr. Weger and junior and senior “Ag” boys attend a stock show at U. of I. Fri., 8—Several seniors attend “College Day” at Charleston. Fri. and Mon., 15, 18—Easter vacation. Fri., 29—Senior class play, “Full of Youth.” Sat., 30—Lois went to Charleston in State Music Contest. MAY— Sat., 7—Judging contest in Taylorville. Thurs., 12—Annuals due today. Fri., 13—Junior-Senior Prom. Mon., 16—District baseball week. Wed., 18—Seniors must complete their work. Thurs., 19—Class Day. Fri., 20—Senior Skip Day. Sun., 22—Baccalaureate service. Wed., 25—Final exams. Fri., 27—Commencement. Jo JthsL ofc. '50 {jjwwL thsi Sia ofr. ' 9 Back Row: R. Harrison, J. Keele, B. Taylor, J. Saatkamp, C. Landers, F. Bender, D. German, G. Kausic, Mr. Tepatti, V. Hagemeier, Miss Yackle, W. Janssen, L. Tuetken, J. Stockdale, D. Weber. Front Row: B. Poteet, L. Barnstable, P. Angersbach, J. Spears, H. Pearse, D. Jones, A. Bender, M. Kelly, J. Lankford. (H. Logsdon, not in the picture.) (kknowkd'cf nswiA. Photography by Pauschert Studio, Nokomis, Illinois. Engravings by Pontiac Engraving and Electrotype Co., Chicago, 111. Printing by The Times Record Co., Aledo, Illinois. Binding by Pfisterer Bindery, Galesburg, Illinois. SIXTY.SIX