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

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1950 volume:

THE 1950 SENIOR CLASS of NOKOMIS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL NOKOMIS, ILLINOIS Presents Old Vol. XXXIII f T --4 ffi QB 1 0 diarfwrL... The Old Nokomis Staff is proud to dedicate this edition of Old Nokomis'' to the 1949-1950 football and basketball teams and their coaches. They have given our school, for the first time in many years, two M.S.M. Championships. The football team won this championship two successive seasons, in 1949 and 1950, and the basketball team won this year. We feel that this is a fine opportunity and a privilege to express our gratitude. FOUR 9rc VfljwwAiwvL The tragic death of our classmate and friend, Bill Cassidy, occurred on November 7, 1949, from leukemia. “Big Bill” was an invaluable football player and a leader in the Future Farmers of America organization. He is sadly missed but never forgotten. “The good is never lost. Within each man A flame of goodness burns. Small though its spark, The fact that it is there when ways are dark Confirms the order of the cosmic plan. The drop of water quivering on the sill Does not evaporate to nothingness, But by a due and orderly process Becomes a part of ocean’s mighty will. Back to our clouds of glory we return When this insultingly short span is done; Our separateness is past; no more just one, But with the all-consuming flame we burn. This thing which we are pleased to call the soul Is just the atom of God’s perfect whole.” FIVE (Mmini iJicdiovL MR. A. F. VON BEHREN, M.Ed. January 14 PRINCIPAL BOARD OF EDUCATION l.eft to Might: Mr. J. H. Oltman. President: Mr. H. T. Janssen. Mr. H. Scheller, Mr. A. F. VonBehron. Mr. T. H. John-won. Mr. Irvin. Slngler, Mr. V. 1 . Gilbert. Secretary. SEVEN Jaailtif MRS. BOONE MRS. NANTKES MRS. TAYLOR MRS. CLINE MISS PIRCHER MR. TAYLOR MISS HOGUE MRS. FLORENCE BOONE July 9 Degree: B. S. Subject: Commerce MRS. ESTHER CLINE February 20 Deicree . B. S.. M. S, Subject: Home Economics MRS. ESTHER NANTKES August 19 Degree: B. Ed. Subjects: English, Latin. MISS FRANCES PIRCHER June 15 Degrees: A. B.. M. A. Subject: Social Sciences MRS. ANN TAYLOR December 19 Degree: B. S. Subjects: English Girls’ Physical Education MR. DENNIS TAYLOR August 22 Degree: B. S. Subjects: Mathematics Asst. Football Coach MISS LOUISE HOGUE June 11 Degrees: B. S.. M. S. Subjects: Biology, Chemistry MR. L. P. MYERS November 8 Degree: A. B. Subjects: General Science, German, Physics, Sociology EIGHT MR. MYERS J aadh MRS. MARIE HURST MRS. MARY MOODY September 1 Assistant Cafeteria Matron September 27 Secretary MR. GROVER KESSLER February 12 Custodian MRS. CHARLOTTE WYLD September 29 Cafeteria Matron MR. ANTONE TEPATTI October 25 Derive: A. B. Subjects: Music, Basketball Coach. MR. WES TREGONING August 12 Degree: B. S. Subjects: Health, Boys’ Physical Education, Football Coach. MR. RUSSELL WEGER February 2 Degree: B. S. Subject: Agriculture MISS STELLA YACKLE April 16 Dt'screes: B. S., M. S. Subjects: English, Librarian MR. TEPATTI MR. TREGONING MRS. MOODY MRS. WYLD I MR. WEGER MRS. HURST MR. KESSLER MISS YACKLE NINE TEN ELEVEN S. C. Members High Salesmen F. F. A. Band TWELVE OFFICERS B. POTEET .... Vice-President N. CHADWICK....................President MISS YACKLE......................Adviser P. BLASKO......................Secretary MR. TEPATTI......................Adviser D. STAUDER.....................Treasurer Class Motto: “The door to success is labeled ‘Push’.” Class Flower: American Beauty Rose. Class Colors: Blue and Gold. Honor Students, Seven Successive Semesters: Frances Bender, George Reed. SsnWJl. (flaAA, Under the leadership of Norman Chadwick, president; Ralph Heck, vice-president; Pete Blasko, secretary; Donald Stauder, treasurer; and Miss Yackle and Mr. Tepatti, sponsors, the 1950 graduating class has set a high standard for future students at N. T. H. S. Excelling in scholarship, activities, and athletics, the senior class leaves behind a high goal towards which the class of ’51 must aim. Since their debut in 1946, these students have proved themselves invaluable. They have worked hard in activities and athletics to make every attempt a success. They can still remember their first days as freshmen, new students in new surroundings. Adapting themselves to this new life, they journeyed into their next year, which brought new and added responsibilities. When they were sophomores they decorated a prize-winning float, and two successive years won first prize for Class Day stunts. The athletes of the class have brought honor to the school by twice winning the M. S. M. Championship. Yes, four years crowded with studies, activities and fun at Nokomis High have come to a close for the class of 1950. The underclassmen will miss the seniors; their gaiety and thoughtfulness will always be remembered; and although their places will be filled, they will never be forgotten. The seniors will be missed, but THEY will miss Nokomis High. LEADERS Cheerleaders O. N. Staff Football Home “Ec” THIRTEEN SsMWhA. PRISCILLA ANGERSBACH October 8 Class Secretary 2: Student Council 8: Chorus 3. Treasurer 4; Hand 2. I, Secretary 3: G.A.A. Treasurer 1 : Speech 1 ; “Highlights Reporter 1 : Old Nokomis literary Editor 3, 4; Carnival Queen Attendant 2; Good Gracious, Grandma 3. SHIRLEY AUMAN January 16 Old Nokomis Typist 4: Harvest Queen Attendant 2; F.H.A. 1. l!. Treasurer .'1. President 4: Dramatic Club 1; Good Gracious. Grandma .’I; O.A.A. 1; Girls' Sextet 2; Chorus 1.2.3,4. BERTIE E. BAGLEY August 28 Class Secretory 1; G.A.A. 1. Reporter I; Harvest Queen Attendant 1: Dramatic Club 1: F.H.A. 1,2.3; Girls' Sextet I; Chorus 1.2,3. I; Cheerleader 4. LINDA BARNSTABLE December 4 Old Nokomis Kodak Editor 3. Typist 4; F.H.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 1.2,; Chorus 1,2.4. PRISCILLA ANGERSBACH BERTIE BAGLEY SHIRLEY AUMANN LINDA BARNSTABLE FRANCES BENDER June 21 Student Council 2: G.A.A. 1,3; Chorus 1; Speech 1; Junior librarian 2.3,4: Old Nokomis Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; “Good Gracious, Grandma” 3; Carnival Queen Attendant 1. EDWIN BEST April 12 CARL E. BEVILL May 27 Chicago Austin H. S. 1,2,3; Football 4; Boys’ Sextet 4. JAMES P. BLASKO July 6 Class President 3. Secretary I : Old Nokomis Art Editor 4; Travel Club 1; F.F.A. 1; Good Gracious. Grandma 3; Boys' Chorus 3; Band 3; Basketball 1.2,3; Baseball 1,2.3.4. FRANCES BENDER CARL BEVILL EDWIN BEST JAMES BLASKO FOURTEEN SsmiDhA, MELVIN BOLIARD October 13 Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1. DAVID CARROLL July 7 F.F.A. 2,3. LAWRENCE W. CASSIDY August 9 F.F.A. 1,3,4, Watchdog 2; Football 1,2,3,4. WILLIAM ROBERT CASSIDY December 1 F.F.A. 1,2.3. NORMAN CHADWICK July 1 Class Treasurer 3, President 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Judging Team 2: State Delegate 3: State Swim Champ 3: Band 1.2.3. Librarian 4; Football 1.2.3,4; Basketball 1,2.3.4; Baseball 1.2,3.4; Track 3. SHIRLEY CHADWICK December 13 Travel Club 1: Dramatic Club 1; F.H.A. 1.2.3,4; G.A.A. 1. EVELYN CHAMBERS September 6 Travel Club 1; Dramatic Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1.4. HELEN CLAVIN January 4 Morrisonvllle II. S. 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4. FIFTEEN NORMAN CHADWICK SHIRLEY CHADWICK EVELYN CHAMBERS HELEN CLAVIN MELVIN BOLIARD DAVID CARROLL L. W. CASSIDY WM. R. CASSIDY SsmivAiL THOMAS CLAVIN July 19 Morrisonville H. S. 1,2; Good Gracious. Grandma” 3; F.F.A. 3, Vice-President 4 ; Basketbull 3,4; Baseball 4; Track 3,4. MARY ELLEN DAVIS February 21 St. Louis Normandy H. S. 2.3; Carnival Queen Attendant 1 ; Travel Club 1 ; Dramatic Club 1 ; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1,4; Girls' Sextet 1,2; Chorus 1,2,4. ROSE MARIE EPLEY September 27 Student Council Secretary 4; Travel Club 1; Dramatic Club 1; F.HA. 1,2,3,4. RICHARD HARRISON November 4 Old Nokoinls” Circulation Manager 3, Business Manager 4: Band 1. 3, Treasurer 4; Speech 1; Football 3, 4; Junior Classical league 4. THOMAS CLAVIN MARY ELLEN DAVIS ROSE MARIE EPLEY RICHARD HARRISON RALPH HECK July 23 Hillsboro H. S. 1: Class Vice-President 2. 3; F.F.A. 1,2.3, President 4. Judging Team 1,2,3, State Delegate 3,4, Basketball 3,4; Baseball 2; Football 2,3,4; Track 3.4. MERLE HERPSTREITH September 9 Travel Club 1; F.F.A. 1,2.3,1. Judging Team 1,2,3, Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 4; Track 2.3; Baseball 4. MARILYN HINTON December 6 Travel Club 1; F.H.A. 1.2; Junior Librarian 3.4; Girls' Sextet 1.2,3,4; Band 2.3.4; Chorus 1.2.3,4. LUCILLE HOEHN March 10 Travel Club 1; Dramatic Club 1; F.H.A. 1.2.3.4; G.A.A. 1,4. RALPH HECK MARILYN HINTON MERLE HERPSTREITH LUCILLE HOEHN SIXTEEN DONALD HUBER ANDREW HVIZDOS OLIVER HUNT LYLE JANSSEN DENNIS E. JOHNSON October 13 Travel Club 1; F.F.A. 1. EUGENE E. JOHNSON October 24 Travel Club 1; F.F.A. 1,2,.'1.4. Judging Team 1.2. WESLEY JOHNSON December 11 F.F.A. 1.2.. !. 1. Basketball 1.2.2.4. Judging Team 2; Good Gracious, Grandma 2; Baseball 4. JIMMIE KEELE October 18 Class President 1. Secretary 2: Old Nokomis Assistant Business Manager 2. Sports Kdltor 4: Speech 1; “Good Graelous, Grandma” 2: Band 1.2. President 4, Brass Sextette 4; Basketball 1; Football 4. S nwhAu DONALD L HUBER September 6 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Judging Team 2. State Delegate 2, State Farmer 3, Basketball 4; Baseball 1,2,4. OLIVER HUNT, JR. November 11 Hillsboro II. S. 1 ; F.F.A. Judging Team 2. ANDREW HVIZDOS July 5 Class Vice-President 1 ; Travel Club 1 : F.F.A. 1 ; Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,3.4; Baseball 1.2.3.4. LYLE E. JANSSEN December 19 Highlights” Reporter 1 ; Travel Club 1 : Student Council 2; F.F.A. 1,2,4, Secretary 3, Judging Team 1,2,; Good Gracious, Grandma 3; Basketball 1. DENNIS JOHNSON WESLEY JOHNSON EUGENE JOHNSON JIMMIE KEELE SEVENTEEN Smuoaa, GEORGIA KETTELKAMP October 8 Student Council President I : Homecoming Queen Attendant 4; F.H.A. 2.3: G.A.A. 1: Girls’ Sextet 2; Chorus 1,2,3.4. RALPH PAVOLKO August 18 Basketball 1.2,3; Football •'1. JEAN POCOCK January 11 Travel Club 1; Carnival Queen Attendant 2: Home coming Queen 4; F.H.A. 1, 4, Secretary 2,.’:; G.A.A. 1. Secretary-Treasurer 4. BARBARA POTEET September 9 Pana H. S. 1.2: Class Vice-President 4: “Old No-komls” Calendar Editor 3,4; Student Council 3; Carnival Queen Attendant 3; Valentine Queen Attendant 3; Cheerleader 4; Chorus .’I, Librarian 4. GEORGIA KETTELKAMP RALPH PAVOLKO JEAN POCOCK BARBARA POTEET GEORGE REED March 6 class Treasurer 1, President 2: News Column Assoc-late Editor 3, Editor 4; Student Council 4; Speech 1: Band 1.3.4, Brass Sextet 4: Junior Classical la-ague 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2.3,4; Baseball 1.2,3.4; Track 3.4. ROBERT SCHNIEPP July 30 Travel Club 1; F.F.A. 1.2,3.4, Judging Team 1.2; Band 3,4. JOANN SPEARS October 19 “Old Nokomis Kodak Editor 3.4; Travel Club 1; Dramatic Club 1; F.H.A. 1.2; G.A.A. 1,2; “Good Gracious, Grandma 3; Chorus 1,2,4. DONALD E. STAUDER May 24 (“ass Treasurer 4: F.F.A. 2.4. Treasurer 3, Judging Team 2.3. Basketball 2.3.4. State Farmer 4; Dramatic Club 1 ; Football 2.3,4. GEORGE REED ROBERT SCHNIEPP JOANN SPEARS DONALD STAUDER EIGHTEEN HAZEL STEVENS MARY ANN TESTER DORIS WARNSING ALVENA WILLIAMS SsrnwhA. HAZEL STEVENS August 23 Travel Club 1: Dramatic Club J: F.H.A. 2.3.4: G.A. A. 1.4. MARY ANN TESTER September 4 Raymond II. S. 1,2,: Valentine Queen Attendant 3; F.H.A. 3,4; G.A.A. 4; Majorette 3,4. DORIS WARNSING March 29 Travel Flub 1; Dramatic Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2,4: G. A.A. 1. ALVENA WILLIAMS June 18 Weatervelt Community H. S. 1,2,; G.A.A. Vice-President 4: F.H.A. 4. FAREWELL Dear Juniors, we have no song to leave you— No bird could sing to clouds of gray— But ere we part, a thought we leave you For everyday: Be kindly and thoughtful and clever; Do gracious deeds, not dream them all day long, Thus making your life a happy one forever As an old sweet song.—L.L.B. 1995 (Looking Over Old Nokomis High Annuals) Oh! look at that girl in those awful clothes, she’s a scream; She’s dressed like something you see in a dream, Why, that skirt is so long and that baggy sweater! A flour sack would look ten times better! And that boy that’s standing next to her, hasn’t a hair on his head; That shirt is a ghastly color—purple and red! He acts as if he’s something great—a real doozie! In those days I guess the girls couldn’t be choozie! I’ll go ask Mom to have a look to see If she knows who it is in this old ’50 year book. Mom, ain’t they the funniest things you ever saw? Why dear, I’m surprised at you! Don’t you recognize Grandma and Grandpa?—L.L.B. NINETEEN Name Nickname Hangout Pet Saying Priscilla Angersbach Chrys Palace Lobby “Oh, Louie!” Shirley Auman Maggie Junie’s Car “Please!” Bertie E. Bagley Bert Drug Store “Oh, Crumb!” Linda Barnstable Gloria Pinball Machine “Drop Dead!” Frances Bender Snooky Library “Um-maybe!” Edwin Best Best Home No! Carl Bevill Cheese Standard Station “Say Jack Ahh?” James P. Blasko Pete Heaven Only Knows “Let’s Go” Melvin Boliard Slug Village Tavern “OK! Miss Hogue” David Carroll Dave Palace Theater “Whatcha say, Wheel?” Wm. Robert Cassidy Bill Standard Station “Can I Take the Car Tonight?” Norman Chadwick Chad Coalton “Nokomis!” Shirley Chadwick Shirl Aine’s Pontiac “Take It Easy, Murph!” Evelyn Chambers Evie Taylorville “Oh, Bite Me!” Helen Clavin Clabbie Murray’s “Oh, No! Thomas Clavin Tom Blue’s Station “Holy Cow!” Mary Ellen Davis Davey Drug Store “I Don’t Know!” Rose Marie Epley Rosie Murray’s “Gee Whiz!” Richard Harrison Dick Candy Kitchen “Scrounge!” Ralph Heck Mick 422 S. Spruce “Where’s Gail?” Merle Herpstreith Herb Blue’s Station “Blow!” Marilyn Hinton Hez Archie’s “Criminetly!” Lucille Hoehn Murray’s “Oh shut up!” Donald Huber Don Murray’s “Stick Around, You Ain’t Going Nowhere!” Oliver Hunt Ollie Candy Kitchen “Whatya say, boy?” Andrew Hvizdos Andy Village Tavern “Oh, those Bums!” Lyle Janssen Pee Wee Blue’s Station “I’m Sorry” Dennis E. Johnson Chow Boy Blue’s Station “Oh, Miss Hogue” Eugene Johnson Gene Blue’s Station “Oh, My!” Wesley T. Johnson Wes Murray’s “I See, Says the Blind Man” Jimmie Keele Keele Candy Kitchen “Oh, Boy!” Georgia Kettelkamp George Drug Store “0, You Know!” Ralph Pavolko John Chemistry Lab “Dumb Farmers!” Jean Pocock Jeanie Murray’s “Oh! Goodness!” Barbara Poteet Pete Anywhere “Whatsa matter witcha!” George Reed Reed Ed’s Cigar Store “Oh, boy” Robert Schniepp Bob Home “So what!” Joann Spears Jo My Truck “Wot hoppened?” Donald Stauder Don Murray’s “I don’t know what to tell yuh—” Hazel Stevens Kitten Mac’s ‘Listen, kid” Mary Ann Tester Murray’s “O! O!” Doris June Warnsing Do Little Morrisonville “For Heaven’s Sake!” Alvena Williams Venus Mac’s “That’ll Learn You” TWENTY fDoh AnnntiiioA Pet Peeve Favorite Food Prize Possession Ambition Losing Things Avocados Car Keys Make Money Cigars Ice Cream “Junie” Easy Job Is Bertie Your Real Name' ? Cheeseburgers Math Book Own a Hudson Crepe soled shoes Spaghetti George Marry a Sailor Freshman Sc. Class Olives Japanese Dishes Trapeze Artist Sneaking in Line Barbecue Sandwiches Motor Scooter Taking Life Easy Flat Tires Beans Model A Play Tuba New Styles Huloupkie My Crew Cut Aly Khan II Smart Freshmen Ice Cream The Car Get Out of School Cigarette Moochers Fried Chicken Shotgun Mountain Climber Flat Tires Chicken and Dressing My Car Mechanic Cigarettes Cherry Pie Hat and Car Baseball Player “My Friend Irma” Italian Spaghetti “Aines” Non-de’t’d G. C. Teachers Yelling in S. H. Hamburger Sandwich Class Ring Private Secretary Staying Home Bananas Class Ring Be a Secretary Freshmen Potatoes Truck Farmer American Government Ice Cream Bertie Marry Someday My Dimples Apple Pie A Ford Stenographer Women on Telephone Tapioca My Convertible Orchestra Leader Woman Smoker Strawberry Shortcake Cigarettes Parts Man Sneaking in Line Fried Quail My ’38 Ford Ford Mechanic Horn Lesson Chili My Heart Horn Player Staying at Home Banana Pie Class Ring Secretary English Pie and Ice Cream Beautiful Girl True and Loyal Play Ball with Cards Illegible Copy Fried Chicken Bicycle Linotypist Study Hall Periods Chicken My Language Navy Air Corps Sneaking in Line Ice Cream Ability To Think Graduate in 1950 Know-It-Alls Venison My Brains Bullfighter Long Skirts Mushrooms and Steak The Car Fly a Plane English Pie and Ice Cream Senior School Days Cardinal Infielder “Pete” Potato Salad My Horn Rich Dry Cleaner A Southerner? Apple Salad Class Ring To Work Farmers Quail My Dog Go to Alaska Kenny less Nights Pineapple “Kenney” Housewife Fighting on the Bus Chicken My Dog “Cricket” Marry a Rich Man Latin II Steak My Trombone Be a Great Coach Smart Freshmen Barbecue Motor Bike Be a Farmer Knuckle Cracking Spaghetti “Don” Housewife People Who Think They Are Something Pie and Ice Cream My Watch That Doesn’t Run Play End for Army Blind Dates “Wittiman” Banana Splits My Height Drive ’49 Nash Days Without Louie Cherry Pie Louis Epley Housewife Lunch Line Chili-Con-Carne Class Ring Be a Teacher Blind Dates Banana Splits My Freckles Get More Sleep TWENTY-ONF SsmiD c (phophsiaf This is Arthur Godfrey speaking to you from the Nokomis U. C. Me. Television Network for the maker of Lipton’s tea and noodle soup. The Class of ’50 is having their ten-year reunion. I’ve been getting some news about them. The attractive couple mingling with the crowd is the former model, BARBARA POTEET and her husband, the noted man of many characters and mysterious actions, MERLE HERPSTREITH. MARY ELLEN DAVIS has reached the height of her ambition—she is singing with Spike Jones and his “Corn Cobblers.” EVELYN CHAMBERS, “ripping good” seamstress, is sewing animals for her employer, Taxidermist DR. LYLE JANSSEN. They agree the “stuff is sew-sew.” HERMIT HECK arrived late. In honor of the occasion he gave his long white beard a Toni. DON “McHUBER” has just started a world revolution by introducing polka dots into Scotland. BOB and GEORGIA “KETTELKAMP” SCHNIEPP have changed the Club Supreme into a “Toot N Tell M” hamburger stand. ANDY HVIZDOS, the headless wonder, has improved his famous meat-cutting machine. It removes heads instead of “hams.” SHIRLEY AUMANN, the proclaimed old maid, is taking accordion lessons at Eastern State in order to accompany Maestro DONALD STAUDER and his “Toot the Flute” Symphony Orchestra. EUGENE JOHNSON has just finished successful experiments on a Pontiac rocket-ship to Mars. He was disappointed to find another person; KILROY WAS THERE. HELEN CLAVIN and BILL CASSIDY are running a swank night club, “The Lost Corner,” in Brooklyn, New York. JEAN POCOCK and MARY ANN TESTER have laid aside their broken hearts and established a world-wide organization, the S. S. S. (Sorrowful Spinsters Society). TOM CLAVIN is a wealthy playboy; his fortune was gained by inventing growing pills so every one can grow as tall as he has. DORIS WARNSING is a graduate with high honors from Dennie Demwit’s Dramatic School. She will play the leading role in “My Friend Irma” this fall. LUCILLE HOEHN has recently been promoted to a Sergeant in the Wacs. Her once soothing voice is now a growl. Surprise! Fuller brush salesman, CARL BEVILL, is no longer a mechanic, but not because he can’t see very well. His new Cadillac doesn’t require the attention that the Ford of ’50 did. Are your children weak-eyed and knock-kneed? The Blasko children aren’t. They have been fed on Lipton’s tea and noodle soup since birth. Surely you have heard of the famous three sets of triplets born to Mr. and Mrs. PETER BLASKO. Mrs. Blasko is the slick chick from Hillsboro. Yaaas!! It’s the tea for me and the soup for you. And now to go back to this gathering of celebrities. RALPH PAVOLKO has put Nokomis on the map. He is known as “Ralphie, the Crooner.” The song he made famous was “Sway Back Home.” DENNIS JOHNSON and his “missis,” the former JOANNA SPEARS, are living, in New York where she is supporting a Change Your Name Law in Congress. DOCTOR FRANCES BENDER has invented a new machine by which she can milk the Milky Way. P. S.—She reports it comes out pasteurized. TWENTY-TWO SmuoSl (phophsm MARILYN HINTON, a Chicago fortune teller, predicts that N. T. H. S. will have a plastic gym in 1999. Making the tours with the noted orchestra, “Tiny Hill,” which is now called the Five Mistakes, are JIM KEELE and RICHARD HARRISON. OLIVER HUNT, famous “editorialist,” has just become the National President of the W. C. T. U. SHIRLEY CHADWICK is a part time gas station employee (her husband, “Aines,” doesn’t like to work very well). MELVIN BOLIARD is now teaching others his only accomplishment, pounding sand into a rat-hole. HAZEL STEVENS, world’s famous acrobat, is touring with Barnabus Bailey’s Circus. She does hand stands and backward rolls 100 feet in the air. GEORGE REED is the society editor of the BOWERY GAZETTE. He writes of only the good-looking female type. EDWIN BEST, JR., cannot be with us today. He is touring Hawaii, speaking on “How to keep warm.” NORMAN CHADWICK is performing before 50,000 at Sportsman’s Park. His wife, LINDA BARNSTABLE, is there cheering him on. BERTIE BAGLEY is now doubling for Frankenstein in his latest picture, “Love ’em and Leave ’em . . . Dead!” ROSE MARIE EPLEY is running a beauty shoppe, “Rosie’s Beauty Salon.” Outside stands a sign, “The Frizzier the Busyer.” WESLEY “BEN” JOHNSON, because of his vivid imagination, has just become a world-wide leader of the T. T. T. (Teller of Tall Tales). Congratulations! DAVE CARROLL is a wealthy antique collector. He has just arrived on his bicycle built for two. With him is his most valued antique, his wife whom he picked up in Arabia. ALVENA WILLIAMS is a famous lawyer. When she has the facts, she hammers the jury; the law, she hammers the judge; but when she has neither, she hammers the table. “Time’s up so ... if the good Lord is willin’, I’ll see you in ten years.” B. B. R. H. And now a word from our sponsors: The Class of Nineteen Fifty Because it is so thrifty For such a lively group Uses Lipton’s Noodle Soup. It brings them from a coma Just in time for their diploma, And whether rich or poor Will use it evermore. TWENTY-THREE “All the little birdses, all the little beeses Goes in twoses, not in threeses. Oh! yes, we understand!” TWENTY-FOUR Qwiwa. QLoaa Class Motto: “Green But Still Growing.” Class Flower: Orchid. Class Colors: Green and White. Honor Students Five Successive Semesters: Norma Boehler, Bob Brack-enhoff, Clyde German, Bernice Herzog, Helen Kausic, Ruth Logsdon. In their third year at N. T. H. S. our juniors have proved themselves worthy of bearing the senior name. They have contributed much toward the improvement of our school by taking part in the various school activities; the athletes of this class helped win the M. S. M. Conference, and those in the “Ag” class had a high yield in the F. F. A. hybrid corn contest. They can also boast of a large number of honor students. The juniors have worked hard to prove themselves capable and responsible for next year when they will become the leaders of our school. It is their duty to carry on the work of the senior class next year. They are confident, for they know they will carry on the tradition. OFFICERS JAMES TOSETTI, Vice-President: MISS PIRCHER, Adviser; BETTY YURGIN, Treasurer; MISS HOGUE, Adviser; GAIL MORGAN, Secretary; JIM KETTELKAMP, President. TWENTY-FIVE QunwJuL Ruth Archibald Patricia Ariano James Bertolino Betty Mae Blazich Rose Marie Bock Norma Boehler Bob Brackenhoff Buddy Bramblett Doris Brown Jim Cassidy Carl Clayton Marjorie Dahler Jack Davis Lorraine Epley Bill Ernest Barbara Friesland Clyde German Margaret A. Goodwin Donna Hagemeier Bob Hardy Bernice Herzog Jean Ann Hoffman Roger Hoffman Richard Holloway Bob Jachino Orlan Janssen Myrna Johnson TWENTY-SIX QjumoJtil Ronald Johnson Helen Kausic Jim Kettelkamp Ruth Logsdon Ross McEnary Jenet McMillan Larry Menin Jackie Middleton Bob Moos Gail Morgan Bob Nash Lois Ann O’Malley Pat Palas Dale Pope Darrell Pope Ernst Redeker Don Roth Ardella Schneider Arlene Schneider Virginia Schneider Lyle Shoraga Wayne Smalley Emmett Stimac James Tosetti Gerald Vanhouten Charles W’hitlow Betty Yurgin TWENTY.SEVEN fiy, Jfadk. QniiLcdA. cljsL Jirww Jhsurc 1. Ruth Archibald—Rugged Acrobat 2. Pat Ariano—Peppy Always 3. James Bertolino—Juggle Brain 4. Betty Blazich—Beau Bait 5. Rose Marie Bock—Rosy Morn Blush 6. Norma Boehler—No Backtalk 7. Bob Brackenoff—Bombshell Beauty 8. Buddy Bramblett—Beau Brummell 9. Doris Brown—Don’t Bother 10. Jim Cassidy—Jealous Casanova 11. Carl Clayton—Cheerful Chum 12. Marjorie Dahler—Medical Demonstrator 13. Jack Davis—Jangling Demon 14. Lorraine Epley—Lovable Entrancer 15. Bill Ernest—Big Enough 16. Barbara Friesland—Boy Fisher 17. Clyde German—Charmin’n Graceful 18. Margaret Goodwin—Man’s Goldmine 19. Donna Lee Hagemeier—Don’t Let Him Go 20. Bob Hardy—Big Haha 21. Bernice Herzog—Battered Heart 22. Jean Hoffman—Joyful Harrasser 23. Roger Hoffman—Really Handsome 24. Richard Holloway—Rambling Hercules 25. Bob Jachino—Bold Jaco 26. Orlan Janssen—Odd Jester 27. Myrna Johnson—Major Jumper 28. Ronald Johnson—Rambling Jabberer 29. Helen Kausic—Heart Krusher 30. Jim Kettelkamp—Jilting Killer 31. Ruth Logsdon—Rabid Lassie 32. Ross McEnary—Rousing Mystery 33. Jenet McMillan—Jealous Miss 34. Larry Menin—Ladykiller Menin 35. Jackie Middleton—Jaunty Maiden 36. Bob Moos—Big Moment 37. Gail Morgan—Giggling Marionette 38. Bob Nash—Baffling Nabob 39. Lois O’Malley—Lady Occult 40. Pat Palas—Pretty’n Peachy 41. Dale Pope—Dashing Palamino 42. Darrell Pope—Dangling Pirate 43. Ernest Redeker—Ever Ready 44. Don Roth—Delirious Romeo 45. Ardella Schneider—Always Smiling 46. Arlene Schneider—Aspiring Singer 47. Virginia Schneider—Very Snazzy 48. Lyle Shoraga—Little Slaphappy 49. Wayne Smalley—Walking Speedster 50. Emmett Stimac—Efficient Sheik 51. Jim Tosetti—Jazzy Tarzan 52. Gerald Vanhouten—Generous Vagabond 53. Charles Whitlow—Challenging Widower 54. Betty Yurgin—Bursting Youth TWENTY-EIGHT SjophjomoAsL QIoa u OFFICERS DONNA MILLER, Treasurer; DARLENE Me-CONIG A, Secretary; JERRY CROW, Vice-President; MRS. NANTKES, Adviser; MRS. BOONE, Adviser; ELWIN JOHNSON, President. The sophomores can proudly say that they have successfully made it over the “hump” from green “freshies” to sophisticated “sophies.” Although they have had to bow to their superiors, the juniors and seniors, they have taken it good naturedly and have helped to make this a wonderful year. When the honor roll comes out, the sophomore class is always well represented. They have helped considerably in athletics and have made our school activities successful. Passing the second milestone of their high school career, the class of ’52 has shown their ability as hard workers. We wish them every kind of success in their remaining years at N.T.H.S. Class Flower: Red Rose. Class Motto: “The door to success is labeled ‘Push’.” Class Colors: Green and White. HONOR STUDENTS THREE SUCCESSIVE SEMESTERS: Darlene McConiga, Sonny Shoemaker. TWENTY-NINE S fihomohsibu First Row Seeond Row Third Row Fourth Kow Fifth Row dim K. Anderson Betty Ainnaii Kenneth Charles Hanicert Donald L. (taker Richard Hueehsensehiiet l.oren E. Casey Barbara Ann Cawid Ret a lae Chambers Martha dean Colonius Kennard ( rahhe Charles Dilheek Edith Eller desse d. Evrlry diminie Evrley Thomas (Miodwin Erma CriuK Mary Ann llagKarty dames William Harper Maxine IliKKinhot ham Carl K. Ileldehrandt Roj (louse Dorothy lluher Christian (ireKor II livelier, dr. Gerry darns Carl dohnson Charles Caehera derry Crow doscpli Collet l ulu Mae llerpstreith Edwin L. dohnson THIRTY SjDpJwMJDAfLAu First Row Judith Johnson Roy Reiser Darlene McConiga Mary Jean Marley Donna Miller Merilyn Morgan Second Row Bernard Murphy Gerald O’Malley Norma Jean Rine Marjorie Lou Rupe Betty Jane Sanders Clara Jane Scribner Third Row Dale Seagle Sonny Shoemaker Gertrude Short Mary Siebert William J. Singler Jerry Smalley Fourth Row Charles Tester Jeannette Weaver Marlene Weber Mary Jane W ilson Bob Wolters Harry Woodhouse Cora Grimes and Charlene Rose—No Pictures. THIRTY-ONE CL QohudiaL QonvsurdtwvL Through the hazy mists in the higher realm sounds a bugle sweetly and distinctly. As if by a signal, a deafening whirr of wings thunders through the great, marble halls of the Convention Chamber. There, seated at a table, are the council members lost in a deep discussion. If we lowly creatures of earth can remain silent, their conversation can be heard. “Hear, Ye! Hear, Ye! A most important crisis has arisen! In our usual reports from the small planet, Earth, we find that a tiny but industrious school in Nokomis, Illinois, has chosen to use us in their yearbook. Caricatures of some of our members in various actions have been drawn, many of which are shocking; Shall we permit this?” A loud clamoring and booing breaks forth and the customary angelic behavior is quite forgotten. “Gee, Staff, what have we done?” Now a light and delicate angel descends into the Convention Chamber from a skylight shouting, “Great news, everyone! I have just returned from a brief visit at N. T. H. S. Things are much better than we had expected! This is what I found: An enthusiastic group of young people intent on improving their school and city; the facilities of the school include, besides an accredited academic curriculum, an excellent library, a cafeteria, vocational, science, and music departments, a varied extra-curricular program, and outstanding athletic teams. The school, for the first time in its history, has recently been approved by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. A gavel strikes and the leader again speaks, “By all means, permit — no — encourage them to include us in their book.” And so you see, students, it has been our good fortune to have the blessing of our benefactors. THE EDITORS THIRTY-TWO J'hSL JwYlOVL QLaA u Class Motto: “Forward Ever, Backward Never” Class Colors: Blue and White Class Flower: American Beauty Rose HONOR STUDENTS ONE SEMESTER: Norma Anderson, Mary Ann Bellaver, Tom Bertolino, Gerald Boehler, Carol Hamlin, Ray Oltmann, Bob Schnell, Irene Vernetti, Glenda Wattjes. The freshmen entered N. T. H. S. in ’49, a group of 65, determined to live up to the standards of the other classes of the school.. They too-k their initiation “on the chin” and made themselves one step closer to their goal. Their class has raised the rating of N. T. H. S. by having nine members on the semester honor roll, six of whom made high honors. They have added their “green” numbers to the school activities by sending out fifteen to the band, twelve to the mixed chorus, and nominating two queen candidates for two dances. The “freshie” boys in football, numbering five, and in basketball, eight, gave spark and morale to our two teams throughout their victorious year. We are glad the freshmen can go ever onward toward their goal to take the place of the sophomores, thus making room for the new “freshies” in September, ’50. NORMA ANDERSON, Secretary-Treasurer; BARBARA NIEHAUS, Vice-President; JERRY RHODES, President; MRS. TAYLOR, Adviser; MR. TRE-GONING, Adviser. THIRTY-THREE J'AqaJwultl Horizontal Rowh—-First Row: David Angersbach. Norma Joy Anderson. Fay June Barr. Hex Barr. Leroy Barrows. Dar-rHI D. Becker. Second Row: Mary Ann Bellaver. Tommy Bertolino, Alfred Bock. Lamar Bock. Gerald Boehler. .11m-ml. Boyd Third How: Hobert D Boyd. Shirley Bramblett. Shirley Brunt . Helen Cassidy. James Charles. Barbara «Vaig. Fourth Row: Janice Darnell. Doyet Davis. Eldon DeLuka. Donald Engelhart, Bernlece c. Epley, Mary Ellen Melgle. Fifth Row: David H. Gerard, John E. German. Delores Goodwin. Margaret Gottschalk. Carol Hamlin, Kd-v . id Hayes. Sixth Row: Jane Herbert, Donald Hoehn, Viola Hoffman, Alan Janssen, Charles D. Jostes, Dennis E. Kettelkamp. THIRTY-FOUR J'h bhmsin, Horizontal Komh— First Kmv: Lola Jean Lankford, Francis Llpe, Vivian McCaalln. Cynthia McClain, Marilyn McKIroy, Mary Jane Mack. Second Kow: Charles W. Madge. Dennis K. Matthews. Donna Menapace, Mabel Miller. Barbara Xlehaus. Patsy Nlchaus. Third Kow: Joanne Oltmann, Kay I . Oltmann. Allan Pavolko. flene Policy. Loyd Kedekcr. Russell Rhoades. Fourth Kow: Jerry Rhodes. Bob Schnell. Robert Skinner. Arlene Tooley. Lee Vandenbergh. Dale Van Houten. Fifth Kow: Anna Vnnsaek, Darryl Verlcker, Irene- Jean Vernettl, Cllenda Wattjeg, William J. Weir. THIRTY-FIVE 1%9 QwfUDh -SsMMA. (pAonL The setting for the Junior-Senior Prom, May 13, 1949, was on beautiful Waikiki Beach, where the graceful couples danced to the enchanting melodies played by Dutch Miller’s orchestra. Aloha. THIRTY-SIX THIRTY-SEVEN “Old Vbolwmud’ Sta{ Standing: Miss Yacklc (Adv. . Mr Tepattl (Adv.), R. Harrison (B.M.), B. Nash (Kodak). I . Blasko (Art.). F. Bender (Ed.), N. Boehler (A. Ed.), M. Johnson (A.B.M.), P. Aria no (Kodak), V. Schneider (Kodak . J. Kecle (Sp. Ed.). J. Middleton (Kodak). J. Tosetti (Sp. Ed.) J. Spears (Kodak). Sitting: R. Archibald ((Mr. Ed), B. Yurgin ((Mr. Ed.), P. Angersbach (E. Ed.), L. Barnstable (Typist), S. Aumaiin (Typist), A. Schneider (Kodak),) H. Kausic (Cal. Ed.), B. Poteet (Cal. Ed.), D. Hagemeier (L. Ed.), D. Palas (L. Ed.). Undoubtedly the two busiest organizations at school are the “Old Nokomis” and the “News Column” staffs. They are a valuable and irreplacable part of any school. The “Old Nokomis” contains pictures of and comments on the entire student body and all school activities which will be kept for years. The News Staff keeps the public informed currently on all N. T. H. S. news. “TImva, foLumd' Standing: B. Brackenhoff (Rep.). Sitting: D. MeConiga (Rep.), B. Nash 'Sp. Rep.), George Reed (Ed.), Mr. VonBehren (Adv.), Norma Boehler (Rep.). THIRTY-EIGHT StudsmL QowiciL Marlene Weber, Lois Lankford. l roy Barrows. Mr Von Behren (Adv,), Bose Marie Bpley (Secy.). Mrs. Nantkes George Reed, Sonny Shoemaker. (Adv.), Georgia Kettelkamp (Pres.), Donna Hagemeier, Pat Palas. (HOT STOVE LEAGUE) This brilliant group of players from Nokomis, held in line by the “umps,” Mrs. Nantkes and Mr. Von Behren, completed many worthwhile projects this year. Their movies, assembly programs, and parties were enthusiastically attended. Yes, the leaguers were really “hot” in ’49 and ’50. THIRTY-NINE VL. J. dL. £. Band RiM'k Row: C. Madge, C. Mugoneer. B. Woltern, C. Caohern. D. Van Houten. It. Schnh pp, G. Bo.hlor, C. It. vlll. It. Moot. J. Crow, T. Itertollno, Third Row: It. Jachino. R. Buerhsrnschuetz, O. Jansmn, J. Davis, Cl. R«-ed, R. Harrison. J. Herman. N. Chadwick. ,1. Keele, l Becker. Second Row: It. Boyd. .1. Tosettl, I . AnRersbnch, M. Hinton. .1 o.tmami, B. Auman, D. McConiga, M. .1 Mack. R. Archibald. C. Hamlin. It. Schnell. Mr. Tepatti (Director). Sitting: I . Ang.rs-hach. B. Nash. X. Rine. M. Wilson. D. Menapace. .1. Middleton. A. Schneider. M. Dahler, .1. Boyd, R. Barr The N. T. H. S. Band, under the direction of Mr. Tepatti, consists of approximately fifty members and meets one period every school day. During the year the band performed for several community events, such as, the Nokomis Homecoming Parade, Halloween Parade, and the Nokomis Coal Company’s annual picnic. The band also led the N. T. H. S. Homecoming Parade and gave three concerts. In November the entire band traveled to Springfield to hear the U. S. Marine Band. Due to the unusually large number of athletes in the band it was impossible for it to appear at athletic contests. This year the members organized a band club and elected the following officers: PRESIDENT...............................................JIM KEELE VICE-PRESIDENT.............................................GEORGE REED SECRETARY AND TREASURER .... RICHARD HARRISON LIBRARIANS .... NORMAN CHADWICK, BOB JACHINO FORTY (fhoAUA, Hark Row: R. M. Bock. Mr. Tepatll (DIdector). G. Kettclkamp. A. Schneider, B. Auman. M. Hinton. M. E. I avis. J. Weaver. S. Auman. M. W.li.-r. D. Huber. N. Rine. B. Poteet. G. Morgan. P. Pains. B. Vurgln. D. Haffcmeier. Front Row: M. Da liter. I'. Harr, I). Menapnce. N. Anderson. B. Barley. L. Lankford. M. A. Bellaver, B. Friesland. B. fralic. A. Tooley, D. Goodwin. Sitting: Joanne Oltman. The N. T. H. S. Choruses have been very successful this year. There is not only a girls’ but also a boys’ chorus under the expert supervision of Mr. Tepatti. Together they formed a mixed chorus, which has made several appearances with the band at concerts given in the assembly. Small groups from these choruses have been called upon by various civic organizations to furnish entertainment. It is sincerely hoped that more will take part in this worthwhile activity during the following school term. fioijA! CJwajua. Standing: B. Ernest. II Woodlious. . .1 Anderson. M. Bollard, C. Cachera, J. Kottelknmp, D. Becker. U Barrows. K. Hangert. 1 . Wrlcker. B. Wier. R. T. Goodwin. H. Woliers. S. Shoemaker. R. Reiser. Sitting: Mr Tepatti (Director). FORTY-ONE J . (L. Ra« k Row: E. Rwleker, C. Whitlow, C. Gorman, B. Jjinss.-n, M. If. rpstn Ith, K. Johnson. J. ('aftsldy, N. chnihviek. W. Johnson. I). Huber. G. VanHouten, I). Staudor, I). Barker. B. Monln. Swond Row: D. Hoehn. B. asey. A. Janssen. B. Wolters, 1). Seagle. ( . Johnson, Cachora, R. Kelser. W. Singler, I). Kettelkamp. B. Schniepp, G. Hoehler. Third Row: R. Rhodes. J. Bortolino. R. House, C. Clayton. D. Redeker. R. Oltman, C. Jostes. B. Vandenbergh. C. Heldebrandt, I . Davis, J. Harper. D. Matthews. 1 . Gerard. . Madge. Front Row: I). Knglehart, F. IJpe. I., Roek, A. Boek, K. Ranger t. R. Hoffman. It. Heck, T Clavln. G. O’Malley. R. Johnson, R. Ernest. Mr. Weger. MOTTO: Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve. MEMBERSHIP: Sixteen Greenhands; thirteen Chapter Farmers; thirteen upper classmen; one State Farmer. OFFICERS: Ralph Heck, president; Tom Clavin, vice-president; Ronald Johnson, secretary; Roger Hoffman, treasurer; Kenneth Bangert, sentinel; Gerald O’Malley, reporter; Mr. Weger, adviser. DON HUBER NORM CHADWICK State Farmer State Swim Champ ACTIVITIES SEPT.: Reorganized chapter and elected new officers. OCT.: Greenhand initia- tion of 16 new members. Officers attended Leadership Training School at Farmers-ville. Combined beans. Sold 160 bushels. NOV.: Chapter bought hog trough mold; made and sold a large number. Organized a basketball team. Picked corn by hand. Sold 650 bushels. Dec.: F. F. A. and F. H. A. Christmas party. Turkey raffle. JAN.: Sold garden seed. Started to build hog houses. FEB.: Completed six hog houses and started others. MAR.: Father-Son Banquet. APR.: Plowing demonstration. Started farming ground. MAY: Judging contest. Seeded the ground. FORTY-TWO J'. ?£. Standing: N. Boehler, B. Herzog. U O'Malley. R. M. Book. U Eple.v. G. Jaros. A. Schneider. M. Mar ley. M. Colonius. E. Grlgg. II. Sievena, A. Williams. R. M. Epley. R. Chambers. I Hoehn. M. Higginbotham. J. Pocock. C. Scribner. M. A. Tea'ler. B. Cassidy, P. Gottwhalk. II. Flavin. A. Vansack, S Chadwick. B. Epley. J. Herbert. M. .!. Mack. S. Bramb- lett. M Flelgle. c. McClain. H. Cassidy. Mrs. Cline (Advisor). Sitting: B. Yurgin. D. Hagemeier. U M. Herpstrclth. M. Morgan. C. Hamlin, V. Schnoldcr. M. Dahler. M. Gooodwin. S. Aumann, I). Warnsing. N. Rine. E. Chambers, A. Tooley. V. McCaslin. B. Craig. Front Row: N. Anderson. F. Barr. D. Goodwin, I. Vernettl. S. Brune, G. Wattjes, J. Darnell, I). Menapacec, J. Oltmann, M. A. Bellaver, .1. Johnson. The Rip Tear Chapter of the F. H. A. reorganized in September and elected officers. The first activity of the organization was a party for the initiation of new mem hers (25 freshmen) and the installation of officers in an impressive candlelight ceremony. Between Thanks- F.H.A. OFFICERS giving and Christmas the F. H. A. Club sold homemade Christmas cookies and candy. The proceeds from this sale were spent for an invitation Christmas dinner party and dance for the F. H. A., F. F. A., and faculty members. A noon luncheon dessert served to F. H. A. members celebrated Valentine day in February, and a skating party was enjoyed in March. In April the F. H. A. served the F. F. A. Father-Son banquet, an annual event. B. YURGIN S. AUMAN Parliamentarian President M. GOODWIN M. DAHLER Vice-President Secretary V. SCHNEIDER, Treas. (Not in Picture) FORTY-THREE 2L. (L. SniiLcriion. Standing: J. Oltmann. M. .T. Mack. M. Fleigle, A. Toolcy, S. Rramhlett. M. A. RcHaver. I.. T«ankford. A. Vansnck. D. flood win. C. McClain, G. Wattjea, I. Yernettl. sitting: H. Cassidy, I). Menajmce, It. Cniig, I . Gottschalk, J. Herbert, It. Epley, N. Anderson. LEARNING TO DO BY DOING—F. F. A. Record Hook Day A rig-tab for Tom How much fall, Larry? Notching and weighing (Give Loren a bite, Jerry?) Larry nml “La-Set Topsy” Admiring “Red Chief Larry and “Sea Itimiil Red Chief's Offspring Corn 11uskers Faster, Norm! Goodbye, Worms Making II� k Troughs FORTY-FOUR QjunjuDA, CIoamcoJL muc}jlul Standing: R. M. Bock. G. Reed, R. Harrison. J. Tosetti. R. Archibald. M. Rupe, B. Hardy. R. Logsdon. Sitting: N. Boehlcr. A. Schneider, M. Dahler, J. Middleton. Mrs. Nantkes (Advisor). The Junior Classical League, whose aim is to promote interest in the study of the civilization of Greece and Rome to which the modern world owes so much, was organized in September with twelve members. The following officers were elected: President, Marjorie Dahler; vice-president, Arlene Schneider; secretary, Norma Boehler; treasurer, Jackie Middleton. The chief activities of the year were a J. C. L. Christmas party and a play, “Football Rally,” which was given as an assembly program. JUNIOR LIBRARIANS Miss Yackle, librarian: Marilyn Hinton, Helen Kausic, Ruth Logsdon, Ruth Archibald, Frances Bender. Qjujuda, fibhahianbu This small group of girls under the direction of Miss Yackle, the librarian, not only received a broader education by working in the library, but also contributed to the efficiency with which the library is conducted. FORTY.FIVE gunwJL QlaAA. (plaif standing: Miss Pircher, Miss Hogue, Pat Ariano. Marjorie Dahler. Norma Boehler, Janet McMillan. Sitting: Rose Marie Bock, Donna Hagcmeier, Arlene Schneider. Darrell Pope. Ruth Archibald, James Bertollno, Betty Yurgln, Helen Kausic, James Tosetti. “BACKWOODS ROMEO’ Miss Pircher, Miss Hogue ..... CAST Larry McNeil ...... Rex Simonds, his would-be brother-in-law Romeo Montague, the backwoods Romeo Connie McNeil, Larry’s eldest sister Billie McNeil, Larry’s kid sister Orpha Finley, Larry’s friend Rachel McNeil, the McNeils’ aunt La Reina, the Barcelona bombshell Sue Skinem, the insurance agent The Forewoman, the boss’ right-hand woman The Penquins . . . Pat Ariano, Marjorie . . Directors James Tosetti . . Darrell Pope . James Bertolino Betty Yurgin Ruth Archibald Helen Kausic Arlene Schneider Donna Hagemeier Rose Marie Bock Norma Boehler Dahler, Jenet McMillan FORTY-SIX Smuoa. QLaAA. (plaif Dennis Johnson. Tom Clavin, Miss Yaokle. Merle Herpstreit h. Don Stauder. Shirley Aumann, Richard Harrison. Don Huber. Joan Spears. Pete Hlasko. Ralph Heck. Frances Bender, Georgia Kettelkamp. Mary Kllen Davis. Alvena Williams. Bertie Bagley. Mr. Tepatti, Lucille Hoehn. “EVERYTHING’S ON ICE” Jeanette Foley, the mother John Foley, the father .... Jane Foley, their teen-age daughter Alice Foley, their 20-year-old daughter Don Foley, their son, a pre-med senior Walter Graham, his classmate Gunda, Foley’s Norwegian maid Mrs. Fletcher, a nosey neighbor Fisty McGuire, the kid boxer Ear Drummond, his ex-fighter manager Clarence Clayton, a Hollywood talent scout Carol Davenport, a beautiful woman editor Mr. Campbell, a young married man Mrs. Campbell, his wife Bunny Mattson, an aspiring young actress Officer, a policeman .... Make-up ...... Directors ...... Georgia Kettelkamp Donald Huber Mary Ellen Davis Bertie Bagley Pete Blasko Ralph Heck Joan Spears Alvena Williams Merle Herpstreith Tom Clavin Richard Harrison Frances Bender Donald Stauder . Lucille Roehn Shirley Aumann Dennis Johnson Miss Hogue Miss Yackle, Mr. Tepatti FORTY-SEVEN QjLLmoJc-Smwh. (ffouAtmaA. (pahh (JalsmilnsL Oan L Georgia Kettelkamp. Virginia Schneider, Dorothy Huber, Marilyn McElroy. Jim Kettelkamp. Arlene Schneider------Queen, Barbara XiehauH. Jeannette Weaver, Barbara Poteet. FORTY-EIGHT Social fictinitioA The social activities of the year opened the way they should with a welcome party for the “freshies.” A few days later Mr. Myers gave a party for the faculty. Mr. and Mrs. Weger’s garden was the setting for this little gathering. Homecoming was a gala affair. There was a parade uptown in the afternoon. That night after our thrilling victory over Auburn everyone went down in the “gym” and had a “swell” time dancing. The older home “Ec” girls initiated the newcomers in a beautiful ceremony in their rooms. About this same time the F. F. A. boys also initiated their newcomers. This probably wasn’t so mild a scene as that of the girls but the freshmen took it in stride. After the football season ended, the awards and letters were distributed at a banquet which was well attended by the community. Matinee dances, sponsored by the Student Council, were held in the “gym” during activity periods for the seniors and then the juniors. Later on the underclassmen went down; the purpose of these matinee dances was to teach everyone to dance so, when Prom time arrived, everyone could enjoy the fun. The Junior Classical League had a Christmas party at Mrs. Nantkes’ home. The F. H. A. girls gave a banquet and Christmas party for the F. F. A. and the faculty. After everyone filled himself to the brim with rabbit, all adjourned to the “gym” to exchange gifts and dance. The big affair at Christmas was the Senior-Junior Christmas party when the juniors were guests of the seniors. After all finished throwing snowballs (cotton) they began dancing. The Valentine party was enjoyed by all as they danced, ate, and then waited for the Queen of Hearts to be crowned. The sophomores had “a lot of” fun when they had a skating party. Each sophomore brought a friend and really showed the guests a good time. The climax of the social activities, and probably most anticipated, was the Junior-Senior Prom in the spring. This time the juniors were hosts. Everyone came formal and the “gym” was decorated beautifully. It was all very lovely. All in all, the social world was a very successful one at N. T. H. S. DH. P.P. FORTY-NINt J'OotbalL (Bancfju L After a very successful football season a banquet was given in honor of the M. S. M. Championship Football Team. Mr. Priddle was the toastmaster, and introduced Mr. O’Rourke of Evanston as the speaker of the evening. “Dutch” Leonard, the Chicago Cubs’ pitcher, made several worthwhile and timely comments on athletics, and then gave an autographed baseball to each of the football boys. To Ralph Heck, voted the most valuable player, and to George Reed, voted honorary captain of the year, he presented a baseball autographed by the entire Cub team. Norman Chadwick was voted All-Conference End, Ralph Heck All-Conference Tackle, and George Reed, All-Conference Quarterback, plus the most valuable player in the Conference. This voting was done by the coaches of the Conference. Entertainment was provided by the more talented football boys, and then Coach Tregoning awarded each football player his hard-earned letter. The number of letter-men for 1949 added up to six seniors, seven juniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen. A very delicious meal, prepared under the supervision of Mrs. Wyld, the cafeteria matron, and served by 12 home “ec” girls, was enjoyed by all present. The banquet was well attended by the people of the community as well as by the N. T. H. S. faculty and student body. To end the program a movie was shown which had been taken by Ralph Scheller of the last game of the year, St. James, which brought to the minds of the boys many memories judging from their chuckles and oh’s and ah’s. FIFTY FIFTY-ONE BANGERT BECKER BRACKENHOFF BUECHSENSCHUETZ COACH TAYLOR STIMAC J'OoibalL VARSITY LETTERMEN NORMAN CHADWICK—Sr.—“Chad”—3-year letterman—voted All Conference end—good defensive man—famous for pass catching. RICHARD HARRISON—Sr.—“Dick”—a determined tackle. RALPH HECK—Sr.—“Mick”—3-year letterman—voted All Conference tackle— winner of Bell Trophy. MERLE HERPSTREITII—Sr.—“Herb”—a hard running fullback and defensive end. JIM KEELE—Sr.—“Keele”—a good defensive end. GEORGE REED—Sr.—“Crisco”—4-year letterman—Captain—voted most valuable player in Conference. DONALD STAUDER—Sr.—“Sampson”—halfback, to guard, to end—excellent defensive tackle. BOB BRACKENHOFF—Jr.—“Brock”—consistent ground gaining halfback. JACK DAVIS—Jr.—“Jack”—offensive guard. CLYDE GERMAN—Jr.—“Clyde”—one of the football Germans—a determined guard with great promise for next year. ORLAN JANSSEN—Jr.—“Lover”—2-year letterman—best running fullback in Conference. JIM KETTELKAMP—Jr.—“Kettle”—2-year letterman—first string center. EMMETT STIMAC—Jr.—“Cactus”—offensive guard. WAYNE SMALLEY—Jr.—“Sleepy”—fast halfback—promises to be a good ball carrier. KENNETH BANGERT—Soph.—“Kenny”—first string guard—has a bright football future. STAUDER SMALLEY REED PAVOLKO FIFTY-TWO CHADWICK DAVIS GERMAN GONET JooJtbalL RICHARD BUECHSENSCHUETZ—Soph.—“Blix”—from manager to first string guard. JOE GONET—Soph.—“Cous, Jr.”—George’s understudy—halfback—promises to become first triple-threat player. DARRELL BECKER—Fr.—“Dug”—his 190 pounds made good defense. ALLAN PAVOLKO—Fr.—“Sawdust”—saved games by intercepting opponents’ passes. COACH TREGONING 1949 SCHEDULE September— Opponents Nokomis 16 Staunton, There 26 6 20 Moweaqua, Here 7 27 23 Divernon, There 0 13 October— 7 Girard, $There____________7 14 14 Virden, Here 13 20 21 Waverly, Here 6 6 28 Auburn, Here 13 14 November— 4 St. Elmo, Here 20 25 11 St. James, There 19 9 M. S. M. Conference HECK FIFTY-THREE KETTELKAMP KEELE JANSSEN HERPSTREITH J'OoibalL SqucudL 44-R. Heck. 45-N. Chadwick. 20-0. Reed. 20-0. Keelo. 32 -M. Hcrpetreith. 30-R. Harrison. 34-J. Davis. 35-C. Bcvlll. -7-D. Stauder, 30-E. Stlmac. 25-B. Brackenhoff. 43-J. Kettelkamp. 4 0-C. German. 21-W. Smalley. 40-0. Janssen, 22-D. Roth. 3! -R. Buechsenschuetx. 2s-G. VanHouten. 121 -J. Oonet, 3S-K. Bangert, 37-C. Cachera, 24-A. I’avolko, 4'J-D. Becker. 33-J. German, Coach Tregoning, Coach Taylor, Manager S. Shoemaker. M. S. M. CHAMPIONS On September 16, Nokomis journeyed to Staunton where they were beaten 26 to 6. With the hopes of a bright season dimmed by the opening game and the strain of being defending champions of the tough M. S. M. Conference, the Redskins took the home field and completely outplayed the Moweaqua eleven 27 7. The Redskins opened their conference schedule with a thrilling 14-7 win over Girard in the last few minutes. Playing their first home conference game, an inspired Redskin team battled down a last desperate Virden attack late in the game to whip the Bulldogs 20-13. With both teams tied for first, on a rain-soaked field, in one of the best games of the year, Nokomis battled Waverly to a 6-6 tie. Following the Waverly game, Nokomis put on two of the most exciting games in the school’s history. Storming behind in the last quarter, after trailing 13-0 at half time, the Redskins defeated Auburn 14-13. Behind 20 to 12 with the fourth period half gone, the Redskins scored twice to defeat St. Elmo, 25 to 20. Already crowned 1949 M. S. M. Champions, the Redskins were upset by a fighting St. James eleven, 19 to 9. The St. James game ended one of the most successful gridiron achievements in the school’s history, and with twelve lettermen returning Nokomis can look to the coming football season with bright hopes. fifty.four (BcuJudbalL Squad, T. Clavln Coach Tepatti. Mffr. Ernest, Coach Tresonlnp. H. Buechsonschuetz N. Chadwick T. Goodwin A. Pavolko A. Ilvizdos D. Becker J. Bcrtolino J. Kettelkamp L Barrows G. Reed O. Janssen B, Schneil VV. Smalley .1. Gonet B. Wler D. Pope K. Crabhe J. Rvrley S. Shoemaker li. Wrieker K. Banjcert (Not in picture) FIFTY-FIVE (JaAAih JjrfJjLruwLtL NORMAN CHADWICK—Senior—3-year letterman Norm was a hard worker and one of the fastest boys on the team. He was a good ball handler and a good long shot. TOM CLAVIN—Senior—2-year letterman Tom’s easy going 6’4” frame will be sorely missed next year. He was the biggest boy on the team, and he was a good rebounder and a good shot. ANDY HVIZDOS—Senior—3-year letterman Andy was one of the work horses of the team. His rebounding and scoring will be missed by next year’s squad. Andy was one of the best shooters on the team. ORLAN JANSSEN—Junior—2-year letterman. Orlan was one of the best defensive players on the squad. Great things are expected of him next year. JIM KETTELKAMP—Junior—First year letterman. Jim was one of the team’s hardest workers and was probably the most improved player on the team. Jim should prove to be one of next year’s mainstays. ALLAN PAVOLKO—Freshman—First year letterman. Allan is one of the brightest prospects N. T. H. S. has had for quite a while. We can expect great things from Allan in the next three years. GEORGE REED—Senior—Captain—3-year letterman. George was the Redskin’s Chief on the basketball floor. He was a good ball handler and a good long shot. FIFTY-SIX C£? ? L cx I WL. . 97L. Co-QhjajmpwnA, BASKETBALL REVIEW The Redskins opened their season with two wins over Witt and Raymond. On their first road trip they lost a hard fought battle to Litchfield. Nokomis then came back to win three straight before dropping a one-point heart-breaker to Kincaid. The Redskins roared back to cop their next three Conference games. The last of these three games was played with Mor-risonville in the N. T. H. S. gymnasium before a sell-out crowd. Nokomis and Morrisonville were tied for the conference lead, and the Redskins emerged with the glory. However, Nokomis ran into a streak of hard luck and dropped four out of its remaining seven games. One of these games was a loss to Morrisonville which gave Nokomis and Morrisonville the cochampionship of the M. S. M. Conference. The Redskins drew one of the state contenders when they met Taylorville in the first game of the regional tournament, losing to the champions 60-41. This game closed the season with a record of 12 wins and 7 losses. SCHEDULE Opponent We Opp. November— 30 Witt, H 50 29 December— 6 Raymond, H. . . 54 32 13 Litchfield, T. . 48 53 16 St. James, ®H. . . 45 26 20 Girard, H. . . . 49 32 23 Divernon, T. . . 56 46 January— 3 Divernon, H. . . 39 37 10 Kincaid, T. . . . 45 46 13 Girard, T. . . 45 27 17 Virden, ,:'T. . . . 55 33 20 Morrisonville !:H 35 29 23 Witt, T 49 50 27 Coffeen, H. . . . 51 62 31 Waverly, H. . . 41 37 February— 10 Morrisonville T 34 45 14 Pana, T 37 56 17 Auburn, T. . . 54 39 21 Moweaqua, H. . 43 36 Conference Games 7949 (BaMbalL J ovvl Bark now: L. Edgecombe. N. Chadwick. G. Heed, Coach Tn-gonlng. F,. Cassidy. S. Archibald. O. Janssen. Front Kow T. Goodwin, l . Huber, B. Jachlno. M. Hcrpstrelth, .1. KettHkamp. A. Hvizdos. I . Hlasko. .1. Berlolino. SCHEDULE Nokomis 6 . . . Pana........... 1 Nokomis 3 . . . Farmersville ... 2 Nokomis 1 . . . Farmersville ... 2 Nokomis 1 . . . Coffeen....... 0 Nokomis 7 . . . Rochester..... 1 Nokomis 11 . . . Farmersville ... 3 Nokomis 4 . . . Pana............ 0 Nokomis 12 . . . Farmersville ... 5 Nokomis 4 . . . Pana............ 7 W. SMAU.EY DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Nokomis—1 Hillsboro—5 ALL SCHOOL MEET Seniors—49..............Sophomores—20 Juniors—41 Vfe..........Freshmen—10% PANA MEET—Smalley, 1st, Mile. 1%9 Jsuadc J am Back Row: W. Smalley, B. Brackenhoff. T. Goodwin. R. Heck, J. Saatkamp. H. Wood house, Coach Taylor Front Kow l . Roth, I). Taylor, Tester, J. Gonet. II. Rogsdon. ,1. Karmazinas. FIFTY-EIGHT G. A. A. CHEERLEADERS Redskins, Redskins, That’s our team They’re solid, murder, strictly on the beam, With a yea, Redskins! That’s our team! Nokomis! Nokomis! Nokomis! Get in there and fight! BARBARA BERTIE GAIL BARBARA FRIESLAND BAGLEY MORGAN POTEET $. CL. d. The Girls’ Athletic Association, with Mrs. Taylor as director, was organized in September, with 38 members enrolled. The following officers were chosen: president, Pat Palas; vice-president, Alvena Williams; secretary-treasurer, Jean Pocock. The girls spent one night a week on the following sports: basketball, volleyball, softball, bowling, track, and archery. Rewards were given by a point system. Buck Kmv: T . Palas. B. Niehaus. D. Miller. M. A. Bellaver. M. Weber, Mrs. Taylor (Advisor . Second Kow: C. Hamlin. 10. fJriRK. B. Auman. I). Brown. H. Kausic, 1). Huber, I . I«unkford. B. Batcley. .M. Me Elroy. P. Niehaus. R. M. Bock. Third Kow: 10. Chambers. A Williams, B. Blazich. 1. Vernetll, M. 10. Davis. S. Auman. .1. Middleton. A Schneider. A. Tooley, I . CJoodwin. Irmit Row: !•'. Barr. X. Anderson, M. Dahb-r. M. A. Tester. .1. Poeoek, M. A. Haff-Karty. I Hoehn, H. Stevens. V. Hoffman, B. Trait?. FIFTY-NINE dfamsmyninq Attendant : Ci. Kot tclkamp, Hoho Marie Bock, Darlene McConlRa, Marilyn MeElroy, Barbara Xichaus. Betty Au-man, Lola O'Malley. )u«M� n: Jean Pocoek. Homecoming Captain: George Reed. The Auburn game, October 28, was chosen as our Homecoming. To begin the festivities there was a parade and pep meeting up town in the afternoon. That night, during the half intermission of the game, Jean Pocock was crowned, by George Reed, as Homecoming Queen. After our victory over Auburn, we celebrated by dancing in the “gym”. SIXTY djudh AaphA, SIXTY-ONE School s Band oT? Welco©e ,tarts. gani eS , party ttnaS i ho«e straas r-5 y ■ ew Year.' ass � the■ niora dance in chorus meets. “ ' Semester e-u test ; v« -?ls tumble. ' 'ell,.- ves fJealthT.De'ut. es , °rn Gobblers - dme 8f T‘ e ■i] r � io♦- ’ n assemhl 2rst snowball school :an-no Mixed to freshmen lk about Co, auction ir A Quiet No school. .eaci ej� g institute «.rs . Tepatti is aubstlti tint 1 fc Mrs. i'oody. Mrs. Taylor has measles. axeiner si ows movies of Chicago R. R. Fair. Our symnaUy to M. Hirton on death of her mother. Valentine Dance-Arlene crowned. Am. rroblerr.s class presents Cueen for-an hour , dand and Chorus concert tonirht t-reezer demonstration for F.J-.a skating party, iblv about v atc Coac s erter c Sextet rl MAY '50 €.______ 1. Baseball game with St. James. 3. Ag boys attend Fht Stock and Dairy Judging Contest at Bethany L0. Baseball game with Waverly. LI. Baseball game with Pana. L2. Junior-Senior Prom. Latin-Amerlcan theme. .5. Distribution of Old Nokomis . .8. Class Day. Seniors dismissed. District baseball tournament. 21. Baccalaureate Services. 22-23. Final exams. 25. Graduation. (Mimwkdqmsmtdu Photography by Pauschort Studio, Nokomls. Illinois. Engravings by Pontiac Engraving and Electrotype Co., Chicago, Illinois. Printing by The Times Record Co.. Aledo, Illinois. Binding by Pflsterer's Bindery, Galesburg, Illinois. SIXTY-SIX