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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1952 volume:

Uhe 1952 OjtLtlvtumt Vol. XXXV NOKOMIS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL NOKOMIS, ILLINOIS. Our hats go off to Tom Goodwin and Donald Barker who were both members of the 1952 Senior Class but left to give their service to our Country Donald Barker Tom Goodwin This edition of the Old Nokomis is dedicated to the principle of SERVICE as represented in the three divisions of the book — SERVICE to SCHOOL — SERVICE to COMMUNITY — SERVICE to COUNTRY. FOUR SERVICE to SCHOOL “This is my world! Within these narrow walls, I owe a princely service.”—Hayne. ■-J1 M Iffi ' joiniu u uuti u umu’l i HIGH SCHOOL 111 0 r zl i . —I r—i urnn □r iuj 0 I £ ■ ■ «5 - ADMINISTRATION and CLASSES Administration Mr. A. F. Von Behren, M.Ed. University of Illinois Mrs. Mary Moody September 27 SECRETARY Mr. A. F. Von Behren January 14 PRINCIPAL BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. J. H. Oltmann, President; Mr. H. T. Janssen, Mr. H. Scheller, Mr. A. F. Von Behren, Mr. T. H. Johnson, Mr. Irvin Singler; Mr. W. P. Gilbert, Secretary. SEVEN Faculty Mr. Edward Bertolino March 3 M.A., U. of Illinois American History. Consumer Living. Basketball Coach. Assistant Football Coach Mrs. Esther Nantkes August 19 B.A., U. of Illinois English. Latin ♦ Miss Frances Pircher June 15 M.A., U. of Chicago History, World Geography Miss Louise Hogue June 11 M.S., U. of Illinois Biology. Chemistry. English Mr. Raymond Robbins November 30 B.S.. U. of Illinois Science. Physics, Mathematics Miss Darline Lamb July 6 B.S., Illinois State Normal. University Typing, Girls' P. E. Mr. Antone Tepatti October 25 A.B., McKendree College Music EIGHT Faculty Mr. Wes Trcgoning August 12 B.S., U. of Illinois Biology, Safety, Football Coach. Assistant Basketball Coach Miss Cleo Anderson June 16 B.S., Southern Illinois University Home Economics Mr. Russell Weger February 2 B.S., U. of Illinois Agriculture Miss Stella Yackle April 16 M.S.. U. of Illinois English, Librarian Mrs. Patricia Wilson May 29 B.S.. U. of Illinois Home Economics Mr. Grover Kessler February 12 Custodian Mr. Paul Zimmerman January 8 Assistant Custodian Mrs. Charlotte Wyld September 29 Cafeteria Matron Mrs. Marie Hurst September 1 Assistant Cafeteria Matron NINE Seniors Betty Aumann OCTOBER 10 Class Vice-President 1; G. A. A. 2. 3; Pep Club 2. 4; “Out on a Limb 3; Old Nokomis Circulation Manager 4: Student Council 1. President 4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 2; Football Carnival Queen Attendant 2; Tumbling Show 2. Kenneth Bangert “Kink” MARCH 9 F. F. A. 1. 4. Sentinel 2. 3; Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2; Pep Club 4; Judging Teams 2, 3. 4. Richard Buechsenschuctz “Blix” NOVEMBER 1 Class President 3; N. T. H. S. News Editor 4; Valentine Queen Escort 3: Football King Attendant 4; Football 2.3,4. Manager 1; Basketball 2. 3; Track 2. 3, 4. Charles Cachera “Chuck” MARCH 12 F. F. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 2. 4; Football 2. Loren E. Casey “Casey” SEPTEMBER 7 Ramsey Community High School 1; F. F. A. 2. 3. 4. Barbara Ann Cassidy “Cisco” FEBRUARY 18 F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Tumbling Show 2. Martha Jean Colonius “Marty” FEBRUARY 11 Class Secretary-Treasurer 1. Secretary 3. Treasurer 4; F. H. A. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3; Tumbling Show 2; Girls’ Sextette 3,4. Jesse J. Evrley FEBRUARY 23 TEN Seniors Joseph C. Gonet “Joe” JANUARY 7 Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Football King 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. Cora Della Grimes “Kit” JUNE 27 Pana High School 1, 2; F. H. A. 3, 4; Junior Librarian 4; Tumbling Show 2. Mary Ann Haggarty “Shorty” OCTOBER 17 G. A. A. 2; Old Nokomis” Calendar Editor 4; F. H. A. 3. 4; Pep Club 4. Carl E. lieldebrandt “Shadow” SEPTEMBER 21 F F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3; Track 3. Lula Mae Herpstreith “Pat” SEPTEMBER 26 F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3: Pep Club 4; Old Nokomis” Typist 4; Tumbling Show 2. Waneta Maxine Higginbotham “Pancho” DECEMBER 29 F. H. A. 1. 2. 3; Tumbling Show 2. Roy House “Ed” DECEMBER 6 F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Pep Club 4. Dorothy Huber “Dottie” MAY 13 G. A. A. 2. 4; F. H. A. 1. 4. Parliamentarian 2. Camp Delegate 3: Pep Club 4: Old Nokomis” Kodak Editor 4; J. C. L.4, Secretary-Treasurer 3: Student Council 4; Junior Librarian 4; Tumbling Show 2; Valentine Queen Attendant 2. ELEVEN Seniors Christian G. Hugener “Chris” MARCH 10 J. C. L. 3. 4; Pep Club 4; Pep Band 4. Carl Johnson NOVEMBER 17 F. F. A. 1. 2, Treasurer 3. Vice-President 4; Student Council 4. Elwin L. Johnson “Pete” JULY 20 Class President 2: Pep Club 4: Tumbling Show 2. Judith Johnson “Judy” FEBRUARY 1 F. H. A. 1, 2, 4. Treasurer 3; Dramatic Club Vice-President 3: Pep Club 2. 4: “Old Nokomis Calendar Editor 4; Student Council 3. Roy Edw rJ Reiser “Reiser” JANUARY 23 F. F. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Pep Club 4. Darlene McConiga JANUARY 15 Class Secretary 2: G. A. A. 2. Vice-President 4; Dramatic Club 3; Out on a Limb” 3: “Old Nokomis Associate Editor 3. Editor 4; News Staff Reporter 2, 3; J. C. L. 2. 4. President 3: Homecoming Queen Attendant 2; Football Carnival Queen Attendant 1: Tumbling Show 2: Pep Band 4; Valentine Queen Attendant 2. Mary Jean Marley “Marley” JUNE 5 F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3; Out on a Limb” 3; J. C. L. 3. 4; Tumbling Show 2. Donna Miller “Miller” DECEMBER 23 Class Treasurer 2; G. A. A. 2: F. H. A. 4; Old Nokomis” Calendar Editor 4: Girls' Sextette 4. TWELVE Seniors Merilyn Morgan “Mere” JUNE 17 Class Secretary 4, Treasurer 3; F. H. A. 2. 3, 4; “Old Nokomis” Calendar Editor 3, Business Manager 4: Football Queen Attendant 4; Tumbling Show 2; G. A. A. 2. Bernard Murphy “Murph” JANUARY 17 Out on a Limb 3. Gerald O’Malley “Jerry” AUGUST 11 Class Vice-President 4: F. F. A. 1. 3. R e p o r t e r 2. President 4: Dramatic Club 3; Pep Club 4; Football Queen Escort 4; Football 4; Baseball 3, 4. Norma Jean Rine “Red” NOVEMBER 1 G. A. A. 4; F. H. A. 2, 4; Pep Club 4; Girls’ Sextette 1. 2. 3, 4. Charlene Rose “Snapshot” MARCH 30 Palatine High School 1. 2; G. A. A. President 4; F. H. A. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3; “Out on a Limb” 3: Cheerleader 4: Pep Club 4: “Old Nokomis’ Typist 4; News Column Reporter. Typist. 3, 4; Student Council Vice-President 3; V al e n t i n e Queen Attendant 3: Football Queen Attendant 4. Marjorie Lou Rupe “Margie” JANUARY 30 Dramatic Club 3; J.C.L. 2. Betty Jane Sanders “Bradly” MAY 8 Ramsey High School 1; Dramatic Club 3; “Old Nokomis” Literary Editor 4; J. C. L. 3. 4; Junior Librarian 3. 4: Tumbling Show 2. Jane Scribner SEPTEMBER 12 F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Dramatic Club 3; Tumbling Show 2; Girls' Sextette 3, 4. THIRTEEN Seniors Dale Seagle DECEMBER 8 Raymond High School 1; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4. Louis S. Shoemaker “Sonny” DECEMBER 28 Class President 4; Out on a Limb 3; Pep Club 4; Old Nokomis” Sports Editor 4; News Staff Sports Editor 4; Student Council 2; Homecoming Queen Escort 4; Barbershoppers” 2. 3; Football 1. 4. Manager 2: Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 4. Gertrude Short “Gertie” MAY 13 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3; Old Nokomis Literary Editor 3. Calendar Elitor 4; J. C. L. 3, 4. William J. Singler “Bill” MARCH 3 F. F. A. 1, 2. 4, Secretary 3; Dramatic Club 3; F. F. A. Judging Teams 3, 4. Jerry Smalley “Bones” SEPTEMBER 19 “Out on a Limb 3. Charles Tester “Charlie” APRIL 6 Santa Cruz Valley Union High School. Elroy, Arizona 3; Track 1. Jeannette Weaver “Jean” MARCH 4 G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3; Pep Club 2. 4; Old Nokomis Literary Editor 4: News Staff Reporter 3; J. C. L. 2, 3, 4: Student Council 1; Valentine Queen Attendant 1, 2. 3: •Out on a Limb 3; Tumbling Show 2. Marlene Weber “Mar” FEBRUARY 13 G. A. A. 1. 3. 4: Dramatic Club 3; Pep Club 2. 4; Old Nokomis” Typist 4; Student Council 2; Tumbling Show 2; Girls’ Sextette 3, 4; “Out on a Limb” 3. FOURTEEN Class President 1; Dramatic Club 3: Pep Club 2; O 1 d Nokomis Literary Editor 4. Mary Jane Wilson “Mickey” JULY 24 Seniors F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; “Out on a Limb” 3; Pep Club 4; Pep Band 4; F. F. A. Judging Team 3. Robert Wolters FEBRUARY 5 Bob’ Class Officers: Sonny Shoemaker, President; Gerald O'Malley, Vice-President; Merilyn Morgan, Secretary; Martha Colonius, Treasurer; Betty Aumann, Dorothy Huber, and Carl Johnson, Student Council Members. Advisers: Miss Yackle, Mr. Tepatti. Class Motto: The door to success is labeled ‘Push’.” Class Flower: Red Rose. Class Colors: Green and White. Honor Student Seven Successive Semesters: Darlene McConiga. When we entered N. T. H. S. in ’48 we numbered fifty-eight. The sophomores gave us an initiation party which we took in our stride. We chose our class colors, motto, and flowers and elected Mickey Wilson for president. In September, ’49, we returned fifty-four strong as “ritzy sophs,” and chose El-win Johnson for our president. We had eight members to represent us in sports. The next year we returned fifty strong as juniors—proud upperclassmen — with Richard Blix as our president. Our class play, “Out On a Limb,” was a great success, and we gave a lovely prom in return for the Christmas party the seniors gave us. As seniors we number forty-two with three big projects before us—the publication of the 1952 “Old Nokomis,” our class play, and the crowning achievement, graduation. We shall long remember the lovely prom the juniors gave us, and we do greatly appreciate all the favors and chores the juniors did for us during the last days in high school. N. T. H. S. and the teachers will soon forget us, but we will never forget them. ★ ★ ★ Senior B. M. J. S. FIFTEEN Senior Statistics Name Favorite Song Pet Saying Pastime Betty Aumann Give Me a Kiss to Build a Dream On Ya think so? Watching television Kenneth Bangert I Like It Yeh!!! Running around Richard Buechsenschuetz Who Yes, Mrs. Nantkes Playing football Charles Cachera Miss You Wheel! Going with Joanne Loren Casey Hot-Rod Race Hi, honey Running around in my Ford Barbara Cassidy Goodbye, Maggie 0. K. Skating Martha Colonius Make Believe Oh, gee Working to get out of work Jesse Evrley Don’t Like Any Oh, I see Repair work Joe Gonet If Gee whiz Sports Cora Grimes Anytime I’ll tell you Roaming Mary Ann Haggarty Rugged But Right Cut it out, Red Dancing Carl Heldebrandt N.T.H.S. Loyalty Hi!!! Raising cattle Lula Mae Herpstreith Goodbye, Sweetheart Quit it, Alan Boys Maxine Higginbotham Memories Oh, I don’t know Skating Roy House Star Dust Oh, my Raising hogs Dorothy Huber Slow-Poke Don’t let it worry you Dancing Chris Hugener 12th Street Rag I don’t care Auto racing Carl Johnson Mickey How was it??? Waiting on Mickey Elwin Johnson It’s No Sin Oh, Bobby!!! Having dates Judy Johnson Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Oh, my gosh! Talking on phone Roy Keiser Hot-Rod Race No. 2 Don’t know, do you? Hoseing around SIXTEEN Senior Statistics Favorite Food Prized Possession Legacy—I will to Ambition Southern Fried Chicken Bob Delora Ward, my skill in basketball Be a “Moos” hunter Ham Pauline Larry Ernst, my physique Pediatrician Oyster Stew One blond Rose Becker, the lectures I get in band Engineer Fried Chicken Car Bobby Tepatti, my trumpet Become the second Clyde McCoy Cherry Pie The Ford Don Engelhart, my sex appeal Become Mayor of Ramsey Strawberry Shortcake Earl Diane C., my quietness Professional skater Potato Chips Jane Anybody, my height Swim English Channel Cranberry Sauce ’36 Chevy Tom B., my perfect English Deep sea diver Candy English book Arlene T., my T-shirts Destroy English language Angel Food Cake Class ring Cynthia M., my curly hair Expert speller Ice Cream Class ring Joyce W., my referee job in P. E. Pro-basketball player Plums Class ring The junior girls, my white dress shirts Find a wife Dill Pickles Class ring Jane H., my friendliness Secretary Banana Split My friends Marie M., my refined ways Poet Beef Stew Car Loyd R., some of my weight Marry Elizabeth Taylor Pineapple Class ring Bobbie N., a box of face powder Nurse Noodles Clarinet and Sax Cedric Marley, my pipe Music composer Steak The car, whenever I can get it Deluka, my alertness Marry Mickey French Fries The car Alan J., my attraction to girls Editor of lovelorn column Candy and Ice Cream Typewriter Old Paint, my horse’s tail Indian wrestler Barbeque “A” Craft Joanne O., my car, to run around in Build “A” Crafts SEVENTEEN Senior Statistics Name Favorite Song Pet Saying Favorite Pastime Mary Marley Give Me More and More of Your Kisses Holy Cow! Sleeping Donna Miller Because of You Now jump, Dorothy Dancing Merilyn Morgan Trust in Me Are you all right? Listening to radio Bernard Murphy Ten Little Bottles Well, all right Collecting guns Darlene McConiga Always Well, Scottie Lottie Dates Gerald O’Malley Roll Me Over Huh!!! Collecting pencils Norma Rine Confess Hey, Miss Lamb Going with Beany Charlene Rose Deep Purple It’s slurpy Writing letters Marjorie Rupe Tell Me Why Oh, dear Writing letters Betty Sanders Anytime Gosh, I don’t know Running around Dale Seagle Marines’ Hymn What’s your hurry? Going to town Jane Scribner Too Young Oh, my gosh Working to get out of work Sonny Shoemaker Too Old to Cut The Mustard Stupid farmers!! Pleasing the teachers Gertrude Short Cry Hi, kids Writing letters to Paul Bill Singler Good-night, Irene Know what I mean? 4-H Club work Jerry Smalley Arkansas State Song Ahem!! Mapping out Taylorville Charles Tester Cold, Cold Heart It doesn’t matter Eating banana splits Jeannette Weaver The Man I Love That’s for darn sure! Being with Willie Marlene Weber Clair de Lune Never!! Teasing “Ollie” Mickey Wilson Can’t Help Loving That Man What time is it? Being with Carl Bob Wolters Object of My Affection Whoops!! Racing EIGHTEEN Senior Statistics Favorite Food Prized Possession Legacy—I will to Ambition Omelet My hair Norma Arkebauer, my diet Marry a millionaire Chicken LeRoy’s Buick Mabel Miller, my Pepsodent smile Woman aviator Avocadoes Ring Mary Ann B., my pleasing personality Model Cherry Pie The Cool Jewel Bill Weir, my precious test tubes Jumping bean salesman Beans Jim Faye Barr, my place on the honor roll Become Mrs. Kettelkamp Milk shakes Insurance policy Van Houten, my ability to drive Own a new “Stude” Catsup and pork “Beany” and my ring Anybody, my ability to bowl Raise little Beanies Shrimp cocktail A certain someone Mary Lou De Werff, my brains Become a hunter Avocadoes My Mercury Jean B., my constant gabbing Get married!! Jello salad and whipped cream My Mother Donna Menapace, a muffler Be a doctor Barbeques Car Some innocent Jr., my grades in bookkeeping Be a Marine Olives Martha Shirley H., my slimness Bathing beauty Chop suey The ‘Stude’ oilburner Jerry R., my wonderful voice Bum Italian spaghetti Paul The Geometry Class, my figure to study Housewife Pie Class ring Lee V., my girl, Irene Night club owner Cheeseburgers The “Truck” Some freshman, my hay fever Wrestler Salami Car keys Judy W., my affection Work at the Grand in St. Louis Bananas My education N.T.H.S., my sister, Judy, for the next two years Marry a farmer Peanut butter and dill pickles Butterball Dolly K., my clean gvm clothes Marry a wealthy rancher Steak and onions Carl Arlis M., my red hair Be president of Johnson Johnson Catsup Hardtop convertible Carroll H., my ability of bragging up the Ford Actor NINETEEN Senior Reminiscences In Popular 51-'52 Songs “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” it was when we entered the spacious halls of N. T. H. S. “Tell Me Why,” even as freshmen, we had to “Sound Off” and make ourselves a “Bushel and a Peck” of trouble. “Take Me Back” to those wonderful days when we were “Too Young” to know which direction our “Wheel of Fortune” would point. Through the “Blue and White Christmas (es)” of our frosh summer we emerged into the “Undecided” soph period. From “Slow Poke(s)” and “To Sleep Again” in English classes we graduated to the age when we began thinking about “Love.” It wasn’t the “Little White Cloud That Cried” that formed “Moonlight Bay” but “Crocodile Tears” from students who flunked. Our class will be “Unforgettable” in their achievements in athletics and academics. We stood out in “Dominoe(s)” and in the science department gathering knowledge of “How High the Moon” is and all about “Old Smoky” and “Shrimp Boats.” Of course several stumbled along the way and thought they saw “Putty Tats” and were sent to “Mocking Bird Hill,” home for the mentally ill. “Detour” was what they advised us as we registered for our junior year. Our motto was “Give Me an (A) to Build a Dream On.” Is it a “Sin” to “Cry” over so many events which kept us on the top of the social ladder? Through classes of history studying “Bermuda” and spending all day “Down Yonder” in the “Ag” department several of us finally found our “One and Only,” the one we never say “Dance Me Loose” to. We boarded “Mule Train” for the final successful era of our elaborate high school career. “Be My Life’s Companion” for “You’re the One” “I Wanna Play House With” until your “Cold, Cold Heart” melts and causes the showers for a “Garden in the Rain” was our theme. Our prayer was “Please, Mr. Sun,” make that “June Night” come quickly. As our gift to N. T. H. S. to preserve the favorable memories of us, we pledge to fix that “Syncopated Clock” in the assembly which starts school at least 15 minutes early. So farewell, underclassmen, for when the “Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day,” “We’ll Come Back to You”! “Auf Wiedersehen.”—S. S. It is gone with the wind! Those four years are past That we spent here at school, But they always will last In the memories of those, Each girl and each boy, Who have shared in the Studies, the hardships, the joy. Those years have a meaning From the start to the end And though they live on— They are gone with the wind! Maxine. TWENTY 5 a. o lit re. 2 Cei-7it 3Howd( i Ht. QC-i -f here. ? 3' VJu + + and Jeff 4 Thfte Cf) Kr e d j J lMirror; MirroKoN THfe W ILL y Lovtrs ? Nict Co. - ! (! o Q v dd. ie s O. a h M . Chic Ks 3 T hr«e So« � ! f Smi l-e 15 fie.Ap (3icj P° VV VrVt V Norma Doris Anderson Baber Tom Alfred Bertolino Bock Fay Leroy Barr Barrows Lamar Gerald Bock Boehler Darrell Mary Ann Becker Bellaver Helen Barbara Cassidy Craig: ★ ★ Juniors ★ Eldon L. De Luka Donald En?elhart Berniece Epley John Delores Jean German Goodwin Carol Hamlin Eddie Hayes Jane Donald Viola Alan B. Charles D. Herbert Iioehn Hoffman Janssen Jostes TWENTY-TWO Dennis Kettelkamp Lois Lankford Vivian McCaslin Cynthia McClain Marilyn Mary Jane McElroy Mack Charles W. Madge Dennis K. Matthews Donna Menapace Mabel Miller Barbara Niehaus Patsy Niehaus ★ Juniors Joanne Ray F. Allan Gene Loyd Jerry Oltmann Oltmann Pavolko Polley Redeker Rhodes Bob Robert Gloria Arlene Lee Dale Schnell Skinner Smith Tooley Vanden Bergh Van Houten TWENTY-THREE ★ ★ Juniors Ann Darryl Irene Glenda Vansack Vericker Vernetti W’attjes Edward Carroll—no picture Bill Weir Class Officers: Jerry Rhodes, President: Darrel Becker, Vice-President; Lois Lankford, Secretary; Norma Anderson, Treasurer; Joanne Oltmann, Eddie Hayes, Student Council; Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Robbins, Advisers. Class Motto: “Forward ever, backward never.' Class Flower: American Beauty Rose. Class Colors: Blue and White. Honor Students, five successive semesters: Mary Ann Bellaver, Tom Bertolino, Ray Oltmann, Robert Schnell, Irene Vernetti, Glenda Wattjes. ★ ★ ★ We, Juniors We are now embarking on our fourth and final year at N. T. H. S. The past three years have been eventful ones. As freshmen we set our goals. As sophomores and juniors we worked to further these goals. As seniors we shall try to come to the full realization of these dreams and ambitions. We have been well represented in all phases of school life and expect to hold the title of seniors proudly. We can truly say we have worked hard and hope we have added and will continue to add to the name of N. T. H. S. in the same manner in which it has helped us. B. S. B. W. TWENTY-FOUR 7 fO N Q 2_f|VC DoK 3 Puls U m - -� f - - m d The 3 stooges 6 Love bif-ds 7 Tho -n bfc-fhreth 1 fflStS ? Qeen w� it,'n. Iok(| ? ? Smile,boys o Si'Hin Pretty II New Love 12. Bo. S hi-Pu p 3 d a f it Edd ie ? pck. le Pose-d £ ?ce K a- t • • 7 Hold + ha. I tetC i! ? Sh ! d «t‘t waKe her 7 Htv-e, it cowes ,Tom f I o Buddies II Ca.iviT' Se +h«.t bud, JeKry ! Norma Arkebauer Donald Bolte Kenneth Aumann Bill Brockman Dixie Ballard Delores Brooks Jean Ann Baumgartner Donnie Cassidy Annabelle Bland Carole Cearlock Sophomores Mary K. Conterio Joe Dietl Martha Durbin Donald Engelmann Mary Ann Epley Lula Grimes Carroll Hagemeier Darrel C. Heldebrandt Dale Herzog Hilda House . Dolores Bock Diane Chadwick Larry E. Ernst Jean Ann Jaros ■ L “ TWENTY-SIX Gale Leona L. Robert Kenneth Neil Shirley Johnson Johnson Jostes Kettelkamp Kroenlein Lakin Betty Jim Irene Arlis George E. Ted Logsdon Loomis Lorion Milavec Moeller Moon Sophomores Jeanette Morell Jan Phillips Bill Morgan Donna Pocock Sharon Morgan Cressie Polley Ann Norris Linda Pope ★ ★ Dolores Joy Palmer Paul D. Rine Larry Pavolko Doris Rodd TWENTY-SEVEN ★ Sophomores ★ Richard Murel D. Rompasky Sanders Sandra Singler Bob Smalley Raymond Stimac . Helen Tarter Wanda Turner Judie Weaver Marvin West Jean Wright Evelyn Kirby, Rex Carroll, Herb Williams—no picture. Class Officers: Donald Cassidy, President; George Moeller, Vice-President; Sandy Singler, Secretary; Joy Palmer, Treasurer; Betty Logsdon, Kenneth Aumann, Student Council Members; Miss Lamb, Mr. Tregoning, Advisers. Class Motto: “With the ropes of the past we will ring the bells of the future.” Class Flower: Pink Carnation. Class Colors: Rose and Gray. Honor Students, three successive semesters: Dixie Ballard, Betty Logsdon, Ann Norris, Linda Pope, Sandy Singler. ★ ★ ★ Sophomore Class History Last year we entered N. T. H. S. as “green but growing” freshies. This year, as sophomores, we returned with new hopes for the future because we are now the tormentors, not the tormented. We proved that we had the old fighting spirit by sending seven of our Papooses out to win the basketball conference championship, and ten out to football. We are well represented in the various organizations of the school incluling F. F. A., F. H. A., G. A. A., J. C. L., band, chorus, and the Pep club. On the honor roll were ten of our more brainy “sophs.” It is with a high hope that we, the Class of 1954, look forward to our future years at N. T. H. S.—L. P. S. S. TWENTY-EIGHT ls .+ 0,11? Thett, SaphS 0 W a.-tc.k iN j| So e.+ iN f .HiW 11 S o ( Ci y 1Z P. D- 3 Pooch ! o«K Q.1 the bu-die. S' A littl talkf-, Lul 1 o oh, Joy 7 friends f CtoK it, no Cc� le 9 W I N 4 y d Ky XO looKiHtj vf S.Meth 2-1 Hold he ' T } ht 22- Pt i« t Helen 2-3 Silly Diane. 2. 2 0 u 4 d i e S 25- O fe, 2 6 loo I ih j a+ Mis y tni£ 27 01X1£ 2Pk'h tcha «jof- C o|? 2-? Don N E Marilyn Arkebauer Barbara Bertolino Betty Bertolino Beverley Lois Bowers Dorothy L. Bruns Larry Milton Cearlock Ralph Clavin Doris M. Dahler Marion Dahler Mary Louise De Werff Patricia De Werff Dewey W. Dunaway ★ ★ Freshmen ★ Shirley Jean Dunifer Dortohy A. Fricke Wayne E. German Shirley Jean Haycraft Bill Hicks Clarence Hoehn Melba Hop wood Gerald H. Janssen Larry Janssen Kathryn E. Kaiser Dolores Karmazinas Richard Dwane Larson THIRTY Larry P. Lehnen Emory John McClain Ronald McNeill Paul Marley Tony Mazurier Marie Menapace Ann Middleton Wesley T. Miles Roger Mills Patrick Norris Patricia Saatkamp Donald L. Sale ★ ★ Freshmen ★ ★ Mary Lou Shoemaker J. Dean Shoraga Margaret Singler Joyce M. Snyder Albert Stolsek Lamar Tuetken Joan Charlotte Delora Joyce Glenda Faye Vanden Bergh Von Behren Ward Wright Zeifang THIRTY-ONE ★ Freshmen Class Officers: Barbara Bertolino, President; Joyce Wright, Vice-President; Betty Bertolino, Secretary; Glenda Zeifang, Treasurer; Delores Karmazinas, Paul Mar-ley, Student Council Members; Mrs. Nantkes, Miss Hogue, Advisers. Class Motto: “Together we stick; divided we’re stuck.” Class Flower: Chrysanthemum. Class Colors: Purple and Gold. Honor Students, one semester: Marilyn Arkebauer, Barbara Bertolino, Doris Dahler, Marion Dahler, Joyce Snyder, Charlotte Von Behren, Patricia DeWerff, Dewey Dunaway, Gerald Janssen, Ann Middleton, Joan Vanden Bergh, Mary Lou Shoemaker. ★ ★ ★ History of Freshmen Class On August 22, 1951, at N. T. H. S., an annual event occurred. That ancient and honored institution of higher learning was invaded by forty-six human beings (?), of various sizes and shapes. The long suffering faculty had opened the doors for registration day, a day on which the aforementioned invaders announced their intended victims (the teachers) for the coming year. The first day of school consisted of the invaders’ becoming acquainted with their surroundings and their teachers, and after that getting down to work (?). When report cards came out at the end of the first quarter, it was discovered, by some strange co-incidence, that a few of the more daring freshmen had made high honors and that several had made honors. The sophomores had a sudden flash of generosity and gave a party for the freshmen, a favor which was returned when the freshmen gave a skating party for the sophomores. Just before the lords and ladies of N. T. H. S. cracked down with the semesters, a new name was added to the list of invaders, Lee Goodwin. Just after the above-mentioned crack-down a second name, Ivan Williams, was added, bringing the total number of freshmen to forty-eight. On January 17th and 19th, 1952, those above mentioned slave drivers cracked the whip, but good. They brought into action one of the most dreaded weapons in the history of these invasions—Semester Exams! The freshmen were well represented in music and on both the basketball and football teams. Even if the boys haven’t seen much action on the varsity, we are all proud of them. We have enjoyed our first year at N. T. H. S. and I’m sure we’ll enjoy the remaining years here (not more than three, I hope). C. V. B. CLASS OF ’55 Fresh from the eighth grades of country and town, Responsive, respectful, and seeking renown; “Exhibit diplomas,” at first we are told, Submissive, sublime, part of the N. T. H. S. fold; How a few months of school can make men out of mice! More confidence, cockiness, now they ask OUR advice, Even SENIORS sit up and take notice, you see! Now do you believe all this? We can DREAM, can’t we? D. D. THIRTY-TWO I ntere-stm 2. Iv'flLtch iwcj Cue h� OTh el 'X Foul' FreS h CS y T o r y Si oheSo e 6e+f r u- liitle. harder ' L e.a n b a.cK l.tile f dir f her LooK at the paiNted faces cj | r I S droup of f Mend 5 Oo[| Inn - Pcx s H I d I NCj X- S (X N(1 w i C l! Ioo K xt the, p ( y A s ' tY biy d o ut yoo ea f-t ed. Jo fc'T hi e That house THIRTY-THREE N.T.H.S. Ideal Boy and Girl SHE HE Hair - - Bobbie Niehaus Hair .... Carl Johnson Eyes - - Donna Menapace Eyes - - - - Jerry Smalley Nose Betty Bertolino Nose - Leroy Barrows Teeth - Judy Weaver Teeth - Paul D. Rine Smile - Mabel Miller Smile - Tony Mazurier Hands Darlene McConiga Hands - Larry Janssen Posture - Doris Dahler Shoulders - Richard “Blix” Legs - - Charlene Rose Legs - - - - Sonny Shoemaker Feet Cressie Polley Feet - Gale Johnson Complexion Helen Tartar Complexion Albert Stolsek Clothes Mary Ann Bellaver Clothes - Darrell Becker Disposition - - - Joyce Snyder Disposition - George Moeller Walk - - Merilyn Morgan Walk - - - - Allan Pavolko THIRTY-FOUR SERVICE to COMMUNITY “Small Service is true service while it lasts. Of humblest friends, bright creatures, scorn not one; The daisy, by the shadow that it casts, protects the lingering dew-drop from the sun.”—Wordsworth. . • ACTIVITIES • Junior-Senior Prom The Junior Class of 1951 were hosts to the seniors at the annual spring prom. The gym was beautifully decorated, delicious refreshments were served, and a fine program was enjoyed by the seniors, faculty, and juniors. THIRTY-SEVEN N.T.H.S. Band Standing: Mr. Tepatti (director). A. Stolsek. R. Mills. D. Van Houten, D. Herzog. T. Mazurier. K. Aumann, B. Wolters. D. Becker, J. Weaver, P. Saatkamp. M. Dahler. Seated: G. Moeller, C. Madge, J. Phillips. T. Moon. J. Smalley, T. Bertolino, R. Buechsenschuetz. C. Cachera, J. Palmer, I. Lorion, D. Chadwick, D. Engelman. THIRTY.EIGHT N.T.H.S. Band Standing: N. Anderson. M. Singler, B. Bertolino. S. Dunifer, C. Von Behren, J. Oltmann, M. K. Conterio. S. Singler. 1. Vernetti, B. Schnell, D. Sale. Seated: G. Boehler, J. Wright. A. Middleton. S. Lakin. A. Norris. D. McConiga. C. Hamlin, M. J. Mack. M. Menapace. D. Menapace, C. Hugener. THIRTY-NINE To climax a number of concerts, ice cream socials, and concession stands, the N. T. H. S. Band appeared in new uniforms to give their final summer concert and partake of the sumptuous picnic supper the Band Parents Club prepared for them. The band members and their director are truly grateful to all who helped them buy these new uniforms which add so much to their appearance. During the school year the band has presented several concerts in the high school assembly, taken part in a mass band program at Greenville, and exchanged concerts with bands from Raymond, Litchfield, and Greenville. Small groups and individuals from the band also have appeared on the programs of many civic organizations. Officers of the Band Club: President, Darlene McConiga; Vice-President, Richard Buechsenschuetz; Secretary-Treasurer, Darrell Becker. ★ ★ ★ BAND PERSONNEL CLARINETS: D. McConiga, C. Hugener, D. Menapace, M. J. Mack, G. Boehler, C. Hamlin, A. Norris, S. Lakin, M. Menapace, A. Middleton, J. Wright, M. Singler. OBOE: J. Oltmann. TENOR SAX: N. Anderson. ALTO SAX: S. Dunifer. BASS CLARINET: C. Von Behren. ALTO CLARINET: B. Bertolino. BASSES: B. Wol-ters, K. Aumann. BELL LYRA: B. Schnell. FLUTE: M. Conterio. CORNETS: R. Buechsenschuetz, C. Cachera, T. Bertolino, G. Moeller, J. Phillips, C. Madge, T. Moon, J. Smalley, A. Stolsek. DRUMS: D. Chadwick, J. Palmer, I. Lorion. HORNS: S. Singler, I. Vernetti, D. Sale. TROMBONES: D. Becker, J. Weaver, P. Saatkamp, M. Dahler. BARITONES: D. Herzog, D. Van Houten. FORTY Girls' Chorus Back Row: C. McClain, C. Hamlin, A. Norris, A. Middleton. M. L. Shoemaker. M. K. Conterio. W. Turner. M. Men-apace. N. Rine, B. Bertolino. P. Saatkamp. L. Johnson. B. Bertolino, C. Grimes. Second Row: Mr. Tepatti (director). D. Baber. G. Zeifang. D. Dahler. S. Morgan. J. Scribner, D. Karmazinas. B. Bowers. M. A. Haggarty, V. Hoffman. D. McConiga, C. Cearlock, M. Colonius, L. Grimes. Front Row: N. Anderson, L. Lankford. M. A. Bellaver, F. Barr, D. Menapace, J. Oltmann, M. Miller. A. Tooley, B. Craig. D. Miller. C. Polley, C. Rose. M. Weber, J. Weaver. N. Arkebauer. Girls' Sextettes Our girls’ chorus consists of forty-two members. Most of these girls are underclassmen; in fact, there are only eight seniors whom we shall lose this year. The chorus has appeared in all of the school concerts. Due to conflicts in schedules many who would like to do chorus work could not, and a mixed chorus could not be arranged because no convenient period for rehearsal could be found in the daily schedule. Sextettes are chosen from the lower group of girls. They have sung for many civic organizations and for school entertainments. Standing: Mr. Tepatti (director). N. Anderson. J. Oltmann. N. Rine. D. Miller. C. Hamlin. M. Weber, M. Colonius. Seated: J. Scribner. D. Menapace. M. A. Bellaver. B. Bowers. S. Morgan. A. Middleton, M. L. Shoemaker, M. K. Conterio. FORTY-ONE Junior Classical League Standing: T. Mazurier, T. Moon, R. Mills, Mrs. Nantkes (adviser). E. Hayes, J. Weaver. B. Epley, C. Hugener, D. McConiga. M. J. Marlev. B. Sanders. B. Schnell, D. Huber. B. Bertolino. B. Logsdon. V. McCaslin, C. Hamlin, F. Barr, N. Anderson, B. Niehaus, G. Short, M. A. Bellaver, M. McElroy, M. J. Mack, M. Durbin. Seated: M. Miller. J. Wright. J. Morell. I. Vernetti. J. Herbert. J. Snyder (vice-president). S. Singler (president). A. Norris (secretary-treasurer), J. Oltmann, D. Menapace. M. Rupe CENA ROMANA “AB OVO AD MALA” Decern dies ante ides Martis, 1952 VIA SEDECIM EDESUM LOCUM ORDO CONSILII PROCESSUM - - Carol Hamlin SALUATIO-TOASTMISTRESS - Singler RESPONSUM - - Mary J. Mack CARMINA - Mary Ann Bellaver DRAMA - “THE PRIZE APPLE” First Year Latin Class CHARADIA - - Second Year Latin Class ACCORDION SOLO - - Tony Mazurier CERTAMINA COMMUNIS CANTATI - “Parvu Narcisse” “In Latina Classe” “Latini Libri Lacrimae” CIBUM Celerus Olivae Princeps Ferculum Lacutca Salad Italia Spaghettia (Cum Parmesa Chesa) Duri Panes Oves Satanis Vinum Innocuum Secundum Ferculum Nuces, Rasones, Fructa Placenyae Meles JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE The Junior Classical League is a national organization devoted to the understanding, promotion, and appreciation of Greek and Roman Classics. The Nokomis High School chapter of the J. C. L. is composed of thirty-five members, eighteen of whom are active. The project this fall for raising money was the selling of football pins. Dues are collected from the active members. The social activities of the chapter this year were a Christmas party and a Roman banquet. FORTY-TWO Senior-Junior Christmas Party The juniors and faculty were guests of the seniors on December 19th at the annual Christmas party. Santa was more determined than the elements and despite very trying weather conditions a good crowd attended, and Santa arrived on time with his bag of presents. Games were played, refreshments were served, and dancing was enjoyed by everyone. VALENTINE DANCE The Junior Class sponsored the annual Valentine Dance which took place February 13. Everyone enjoyed the party which reached its height with the crowning of the king and queen. Back Row: Larry Cearlock. Donnie Cassidy. Jerry Rhodes. Elwin Johnson, Richard Buechsenschuetz, Bill Weir. George Moeller. Wayne German. Front Row: Mary Lou Shoemaker. Mary Ann Epley, Joanne Oltmarm. Marilyn McElroy. Queen; Joe Go-net. King: Martha Colonius, Mer-ilyn Morgan, Judie Weaver, Barbara Bertolino. FORTY-THREE Junior Class Play Standing: Eddie Hayes Bill Weir Jerry Rhodes. Loyd Redeker. Darrell Becker. Dennis Kettelkamp. Sitting Mabel Miller. Irene Vernetti. Donna Menapace, Mary Ann Bellaver. Norma Anderson. Arlene Tooley. “JUST DUCKY” Directed by Miss Wilson and Mr. Robbins MR. MAXWELL MRS. MAXWELL BETTY LOU BERNADINE WILBUR HERCULES CONNIE CRAIG MOORE MR. MOORE DEL MARSHALL AUNT MARY MISS BLAYNE MAKE-UP Cast The head of the house -or at least he thinks so The head of the house or at least she thinks so Daughter, fourteen years of age Betty Lou’s best friend, also fourteen Son. the thirteen-year-old atom bomb Wilbur’s bosom pal Daughter, seventeen years of age Connie’s boy friend Craig’s father A newspaper reporter Mrs. Maxwell’s aunt DARRELL BECKER DONNA MENAPACE NORMA ANDERSON IRENE VERNETTI EDWARD HAYES LOYD REDEKER MABEL MILLER JERRY RHODES DENNIS KETTELKAMP BILL WEIR ARLENE TOOLEY .. “ , 7 - “ - MARY A. BELLAVER The editor of the love-lorn column in the local paper MISS HOGUE FORTY-FOUR Senior Class Play Back Row: Lula Mae Herpstreith, Martha Colonius, Jane Scribner. Richard Buechsenschuetz. Sonny Shoemaker, Dorothy Huber. Darlene McConiga. Judith Johnson. Front Row: Miss Yackle (director). Donna Miller, Carl Heldebrandt. Marlene Weber. Chris Hugener, Jeannette Weaver. Bob Wolters, Charlene Rose, Mr. Tepatti (director). “SPRINGTIME FOR SUSIE” Directed by Miss Yackle and Mr. Tepatti Cast SUSIE SMITH, who comes from Texas ARMISTICE, her colored maid SAM LORRAINE, a henpecked husband LAURA LORRAINE, his domineering wife LOLA CLIFFORD, Laura’s charming sister WAYNE LORRAINE, Sam’s brother JUD JONES, Wayne’s closest friend CONSTANCE PAWLE, a friend of Laura’s BUNNY SLINGSBEE, who just slays Constance CUPIE CLOONEY, in love with Lola RITA PANDRO, an artist’s model SADIE APPLEBAUM, another model JANE SMITH, a clinging vine MRS. FELIX FRANKFORT, her aunt JOYCE FARROW, a maid in the Lorraine home MAKE-UP.................................... CHARLENE ROSE LULA MAE HERPSTREITH BOB WOLTERS MARLENE WEBER DARLENE McCONGIA RICHARD BUECHSENSCHUETZ SONNY SHOEMAKER JEANNETTE WEAVER CHRIS HUGENER CARL HELDEBRANDT DOROTHY HUBER JUDITH JOHNSON MARTHA COLONIUS DONNA MILLER JANE SCRIBNER MISS HOGUE Maxine Higginbotham substituted for Judith Johnson FORTY-FIVE ' Old Nokomis Staff Seated: F. Barr. B Aumann. D. Miller. L. M. Herpstreith. J. Weaver. M. Weber. D. McConiga. C. Rose. M. A Bellaver. Standing: M. Wilson. J. Johnson. B. Schnell. J. Rhodes. D. Huber. Mr. Tepatti. B. Epley. Miss Yackle I Vernetti B Sanders. V. McCaslin. L. Redeker. M. A. Haggarty. M. Morgan. G. Short. L. Lankford. S. Shoemaker, j! Oltmann. STAFF POSITIONS EDITORS: Darlene McConiga, Mary Ann Bellaver. LITERARY EDITORS: Betty Sanders, Jeannette Weaver, Micky Wilson. BUSINESS MANAGERS: Merilyn Morgan, Loyd Redeker. KODAK EDITORS: Dorothy Huber, Ber-niece Epley, Lois Lankford. CALENDAR EDITORS: Mary Ann Haggarty, Judith Johnson, Donna Miller, Gertrude Short. CIRCULATION MANAGERS: Betty Au- mann, Fay Barr, Vivian McCaslin, Irene Vernetti. ART EDITORS: Joanne Oltmann, Jerry Rhodes. SPORTS EDITORS: Sonny Shoemaker, Bob Schnell. TYPISTS: Lula Mae Herpstreith, Charlene Rose, Marlene Weber. ADVISERS: Mr. Tepatti, Miss Yackle. FORTY-SIX News Staff Mr. Von Behren (adviser), Tom Bertolino, Sonny Shoemaker, Eddie Hayes, Richard Buechsenschuetz, (Editor), Charlene Rose, Irene Vernetti. The Reds. ins cnue etcr.z- to beating thei'vi'Iicistiate Oor.l’er-e-ice .for Fr 1' a -� %flZ put jue.nt r‘cfrom th; Voir, leaci. 3.11 foul Hu and PavoL all foulhu N t3t wsa 4«; ie-ted fre V • (I .leavingii(jP |j i ly one £• stfsrVser to vN r Aub Re Psnd „• -■3 ; tp H. 5. -•, T. H. S. J, '-“'-hwesterr GreenrLIL ' jji'yrthue -t a.t Gre o-ly cne to finish the 0 : The PonKs( lod 24-2C or, the ffalf. Kinceid widened the m vg n during the . — j - ij . «• - A f.A 4 4 . tad k h i- ;k h 'K. HIGH SCHOOL B4U TO GRiitUNViLL mv,� otkh :il q u r hnn3—honri. hil] FORTY-SEVEN Future Farmers of America Back Row: L. Vanden Bergh. C. Jostes, D. Engelhart, L. Bock, A. Bock. L. Casey. B. Singler. L. Redeker, J. Loomis, J. German. D. Heldebrandt. Mr. Weger (adviser). J. Dietl. D. Matthews. P. Norris, L. Tuetken, A. Janssen. G. Janssen. L. Janssen. C. Heldebrandt. Middle Row: G. Boehler, D. Hoehn, B. Wolters, K. Aumann (reporter), D. Seagle (treasurer), G. O'Malley (president), C. Johnson (vice-president), D. Cassidy (sentinel), R. Oltmann (secretary). C. Madge. W. Miles. R. Clavin, D. Engelmann. Seated: C. Hagemeier, R. McNeill, P. Marley, R. House. N. Kroenleln, C. Hoehn. D. Herzog. B. Smalley. K. Kettel-kamp. R. Jostes. D. Dunaway. The Future Farmers of America, or F. F. A., as it is commonly known, is the national organization of, by, and for boys studying vocational agriculture in public schools under the provisions of the National Vocational Acts. It exists today because of a co-operative spirit and a desire on the part of farm boys who are preparing for farming, through vocational agriculture, to have a national organization of their own in which they may secure practical business experience, act as their own instructors, and enjoy the fellowship of one another. It is organized vocational education on a farm-youth level. Improved agriculture, better local communities, a more satisfying farm home life, and more efficient farmer-citizens are emerging as a result of the boys’ experiences. K. A. FORTY-EIGHT Jim Bertolino Roger Hoffman Ernst Redeker U. OF I. WINTER SHORT COURSE For the first time the University of Illinois has offered a winter short course for anyone interested in further training in agriculture. These three boys from the class of ’51 took the course which lasted from Nov. 24 to Jan. 25, with two weeks for Christmas vacation. Courses were offered in practically all fields of agriculture including plenty of shop work. f I 1. Heldebrandt and his 16 feeder steers. 2. “The eye of the master fattens the cattle.” 3. Which one is better, Larry? 4. Larry Janssen and his feeder calves. 5. Heldebrandt and his porkers. 6. C. Jostes and his purebred Durocs. 7. Nice bunch—eh, Charles? 8. Don Engelhart’s Ilampshires on rye. 9. More Durocs by Heldebrandt. 10. Ralph Clavin and his registered Milking Shorthorns. 11. Like the Milking Shorthorns, Ralph? 12. Kink and his White Face. FORTY-NINE Future Homemakers of America Back Row: M. Arkebauer. S. Haycraft. M. Morgan, D. Rodd. J. Wright, J. Morell. A. Norris. I. Lor ion, J. Palmer, D. Chadwick. G. Smith. I. Vernetti, J. Herbert. G. Wattjes. M. Colonius. J. Scribner. B. Cassidy, H. Cassidy. M. Hopwood. B Bertolino, P. Saatkamp. Second Row: M. L. DeWerff. S. Lakin. L. Pope. L. Johnson, D. Ballard. M. A. Epley. A. Vansack. B. Bowers. D. Ward, M. Singler. B. Epley, C. McClain. D. Baber. M. Marley. J. Johnson. D. Huber. C. Rose. M. L. Shoemaker. Third Row: Mrs. Wilson (adviser). G. Short, M. Durbin. C. Grimes. D. Bruns. G. Zeifang. S. Morgan, D. Dahler. M. Conterio, M. A. Haggarty, N. Rine. L. M. Herp-streith. D. Miller, A. Tooley. N. Arkebauer. S. Singler. C. Hamlin. V. McCaslin. C. Cearlock. M. Menapace. Front Row: C. Polley. S. Dunifer. P. DeWerff. D. Fricke. J. Vanden Bergh. H. House. D. Goodwin. L. Lankford. M. J. Mack. J. Oltmann. N. Anderson. D. Menapace. F. Barr, L. Grimes. J. Wright. J. Weaver. ACTIVITIES OF F. H. A. In September the freshman F. H. A. girls were given a get-acquainted party. They wore short skirts, boys’ shirts, make-up on only half their face, unmatched shoes, and carried a lolly pop. Refreshments were served and games were played. With the new girls, the membership is seventy. The installation of officers was held on the 20th of September. The presiding vice-president conducted the installation. In October a wiener roast was held at our Chapter Mother’s home. Fifty girls attended the party. Relishes and beverages were furnished by Mrs. Hamlin, and group singing was enjoyed around a huge bonfire. The girls mailed Christmas boxes to N. T. H. S. service men overseas. These boxes contained candy and cookies made by the F. H. A. girls. There were eight boxes sent to these boys. Letters received thanking the girls repaid them for their work. The district meeting of F. H. A. officers was held at Springfield. Mary Jane Mack, Lois Lankford, Irene Vernetti, and Sandy Singler with Mrs. Wilson attended the meeting. A football dance was sponsored by the future homemakers in November and later a bake sale was held at Nantkes’ store to increase funds for the treasury. In February the girls sponsored a tea for the parents of the members. Everyone enjoyed the refreshments and entertainment. Later in the spring teenage fashions for spring and summer from a St. Louis department store were modeled for the community by F. H. A. models. During the evening musical numbers were presented by the members. FIFTY Future Homemakers of America THE EIGHT PURPOSES OF F. H. A. To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking. To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. To encourage democracy in home and community life. To work for good home and family life for all. To promote international good will. To foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life. To provide wholesome individual and group recreation. To further interest in home economics. Chapter Mother—Mrs. C. Hamlin Daughter—Carol F. H. A. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Seated: iots° Lankford0 secretary) ' i ei oo y fpa amentwlan k° tMding ley ( tee-prMident)! rene Vernetti (historian), Donna Menapace (projects chairman). Norma Anderson (treasure ). FIFTY-ONE Girls' Athletic Association Back Kow: Miss Lamb (adviser), Donna Menapace, Irene Vernetti, Gloria Smith. Joy Palmer. Charlotte Von Beh-ren. Sandy Singler. Arlene Tooley. Pat Niehaus, Barbara Craig. Delora Ward. Middle Kow: Mary Ann Bellaver, Barbara Bertolino, Fay Barr. Dorothy Huber. Marlene Weber, Jeannette Weaver Norma Anderson. Delores Karmazinas. Ann Middleton. Judie Weaver. Mary K. Conterio Marie Menapace’ Front Row: Joanne Oltmann (secretary-treasurer). Charlene Rose (president). Darlene McConiga (vice-president)’ The G. A. A. was organized and the following of-ficers elected: President, Charlene Rose; Vice-Presi-d e n t, Darlene McConiga; Secretary - Treasurer, Joanne Oltmann. Several girls took part in the G. A. A. play day at Morrisonville. Various activities have been enjoyed by the G. A. A., including basketball, volleyball, bowling, and softball. Football Dance Judie Weaver. Bill Weir. Barbara Bertolino. Gerald O'Malley. Mary Ann Epley. Richard Buechsenschuetz. Marilyn Morgan. Lois Lankford. Joe Gonet. Joyce Snyder. Sonny Shoemaker. Marilyn McElroy, Darrell Becker. Charlene Rose. Allan Pavolko. Jill . . . Craig. The football squad was honored at an all-school dance sponsored by the F. H. A. Many students attended and everyone had a very enjoyable evening. FIFTY-THREE Student Council Standing: Paul Marley. Kenneth Aumann (secretary-treasurer). Mr. Von Behren (adviser). Delores Karmazinas. Seated: Dorothy Huber. Carl Johnson, Joanne Oltmann. Eddie Hayes, Betty Logsdon (vice-president), Betty Aumann (president). The Student Council, composed of three seniors and two members from each of the three lower classes with a faculty adviser, is an organization for the purpose of helping to solve problems arising in the school and to plan assembly programs. This year three different and interesting programs were presented by the following people: Nutchuck, an Eskimo, gave a lecture on Alaska; Frederick Sjobaun, a concert pianist, gave a varied program of piano music; and J. B. Robertson, a musician in Assyrian costume, sang and played copies of ancient musical instruments. Library Staff Eight junior librarians assist with the library duties every day. These girls volunteer to do this work and receive no academic credit. They are to be highly commended for their willing service to the school. Mable Miller. Dorothy Huber. Cora Grimes. Vivian McCaslin, Betty Sanders, Joy Palmer, Betty Logsdon. Sandy Singler, assistants. Standing: Miss Yackle, librarian. FIFTY-FOUR • ATHLETICS • Football Squad Front Row: R. Mills, G. Moeller. R. Stimac. W. German, R. Larson, D. Dunaway. T. Mazurier. Second Row: J. Loomis, D. Herzog, D. Heldebrandt, B. Brockman, T. Moon, M. West, D. Engelman. Third Row: D. Sale, B. Weir, G. O'Malley. J. Dietl, S. Shoemaker, L. Pavolko, G. Johnson. Back Row: J. Gonet, A. Pavolko, T. Goodwin, R. Buechsenschuetz, D. Becker, K. Aumann, J. German, P. Norris, K. Bangert. Standing: Mr. Bertolino (assistant coach), Mr. Tregoning (coach). RESUME’ OF ’51 SEASON The Nokomis Redskin football squad, after two straight M. S. M. titles and a share of last year’s crown, inaugurated the ’51 season in style with two impressive M. S. M. Conference wins over Pawnee and Northwestern, both played on the foreign fields. Highly touted St. Elmo squeezed out a victory on the N. T. H. S. gridiron, and Girard followed on their Homecoming with a heart-breaking, one-point win for our first conference loss. Virden administered the third straight defeat but the Redskin eleven dropped Waverly on a mushy field for conference win No. 3. A speedy Auburn crew swept over Nokomis on its way to the conference crown. The Redskins defeated St. James on the Tradesmen’s field in the midst of the raw, snowy weather, to end the season with a 4-3 conference record. Nokomis ventured to I. S. D. of Jacksonville, after a snow plow cleared the field. The Redskins, though, lost to I. S. D. after a 60-minute thriller to wind up the season with 4 wins and 5 losses. FIFTY-SEVEN S)L T‘ H5 5 c K e p u l r ” n5| S E PT. H PfltONte 6-33 V. THE. SEPT 3.1 NoRTU'ER V o-'Sjk Ai. T H- 5. 5 E PT 33 ST- EL O -3'7 V.T. US. OCT. sr G-iRPRD T-4� y.T.iV.5 x o C T-. )Q, i RD E r ao-;V v. T. M. S OoT. ? LOROERl-y 7- 3 V. T H- S. OCT. a.(o fl06UR V ao-w y. T.-R.S. Vo 3T R EvS-7- a. V.T. y-5 Vo0. o JTJ5.D A .-J.O fj.TH VVoani H • Lost 5 RLL - Con $ E =? E Vc £ fiuPRD R i C. M R r . D 0 L I X X vV5. V CONFERErtCf FIFTY-EIGHT FIFTY.NINE A1XIS Football Team of '51 Let’s start with Becker Who plays fullback; He kicks the extra point; For running he has a knack. Next, on to halfback— Allan is one of those; When they give him the ball, He really goes. Now we’ll move across the field— The other half is Larry; He might be little, but He knows ’nough not to tarry. Now we’re up to quarter— Joe is also fast; He runs the team Fighting till the last. It’s German at center— He snaps the ball to Joe; Don’t let them say his place is easy For it isn’t so. Next to center, plays guard— One of those is Bangert; He plays a good game And often hits the dirt. There’s another position of guard That is played by Blix; He plays O. K. And gets in many a mix. Next to guard is tackle— One of the tackles is Loomis; His position isn’t easy. But he doesn’t fuss. Kenney plays the other tackle— He’s best on offense; When he goes in, you don’t know What he’s up against. Last in the line is end— One of the ends is Bill; He plays fine, And takes many a spill. O’Malley’s at the other end— And as the saying goes, Maybe they’ve got his Irish up! That might be it, who knows? That’s the varsity of ’51; They’re still our gang Even tho’ they’re not champions; And we greet them with a bang. There isn’t enough room To mention the subs by name, But they were there fighting When they got into the game. D. B. SIXTY-ONE QCOHC-B 3' 3 -SOPM Ul E -S TREGOf ilVlP flssT C,oF C,H ATfc v v E.TH F urv)Hrl fc'o -SOPH SIXTY-TWO ED 6ERTOL1 VO CO FICH JoHrVSo V 5Vo vSOPV Cov O REDEMER. SIXTY-THREE Basketball Squad Standing: Coach Bertolino. Tom Bertolino, Sonny Shoemaker. Kenny Aumann, Gale Johnson. Loyd Redeker, Joe Gonet, Dennis Kettelkamp. Edward Carroll. Leroy Barrows. Allan Pavolki, Coach Tregoning. Second Row: Marvin West. Jim Loomis, Darrell Heldebrandt, Larry Cearlock, Bill Weir, Larry Pavolko, George Moeller. Front Row: Roger Mills, (manager). VARSITY SCHEDULE December 4 December 11 December 14 December 18 December 21 December 26-29 January 3 January 8 January 11 January 15 January 18 January 25 January 29 February 1 February 5 February 8 February 15 February 19 February 22 February 29 Redskins 36—46 Redskins 23—64 Redskins 28—32 Redskins 42—55 Redskins 55—53 Redskins 38—54 Redskins 52—36 Redskins 31—48 Redskins 41—51 Redskins 40—43 Redskins 31—46 Redskins 48—59 Redskins 59—53 Redsgins 35—59 Redskins 59—56 Redskins 44—64 Redskins 45—72 Redskins 43—64 Redskins 70—56 Redskins 60—72 Raymond Litchfield St. James Girard Di vernon Pawnee Divernon Witt Pawnee Virden Morrisonville Witt Waverly Morrisonville Raymond Kincaid Auburn Moweaqua Northwestern Pana Regional Tournament at Taylorville— Nokomis 28, Pana 61. Denotes M. S. M. Conference Games tDenotes M. S. M. Holiday Tournament at Waverly Season Record—5 wins and 16 losses JR. VARSITY SCHEDULE Papooses 45—17 Raymond Papooses 40—53 Litchfield Papooses 31—24 St. James Papooses 37—26 Girard Papooses 32—29 Divernon Papooses 36—16 Divernon Papooses 19—25 Witt Papooses 35—23 Pawnee Papooses 26—22 Virden Papooses 38—22 Morrisonville Papooses 18—21 Witt Papooses 45—31 Waverly Papooses 48—18 Morrisonville Papooses 51—28 Raymond Papooses 44—48 Kincaid Papooses 36—19 Auburn Papooses 40—24 Moweaqua Papooses 43—30 Northwestern Papooses 56—67 Pana Season Record—14 wins, 5 losses Winners of M. S. M. Junior Varsity Conference. SIXTY.FOUR SIXTY-FIVE 1951 Baseball Back Row: Neil Kroenlein. Eddie Hayes. Gerald O'Malley, Robert Schnell. Jim Bertolino. Joe Gonet. Darrell Beck- Front IW :BRich dhRompaslfy. Donafd Hoehr C mrge Moefler. Allan Pavolko. Jack Davis. Tom Bertolino. Or,an Janssen. Led by the hitting of Tom Bertolino and Bob Jachino and the pitching of Gonet and Janssen, Nokomis rolled to another fine season. The Redskins, who again won the M. S. M. Championship, were undefeated in conference play and lost only once, to Taylorville in the District Tournament. With most of the players returning we should have a winning season again this year. Schedule Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis 17 Morrisonville - - - 2 20 Waverly 0 7 St. James 6 5 Pawnee - 4 3 Morrisonville - - - 0 10 Girard - 0 13 St. James - 12 3 Taylorville - - - - 13 SIXTY-SIX N.T.H.S. 1951 Track Carl Heldebrandt, Gerald Van Houten. Jim Kettelkamp, Richard Buechsenschuetz, Mr. Taylor (coach), Tom Goodwin. Kenneth Aumann. Clyde German. Dale Herzog. The 1951 Track Team participated in five meets. They were as follows with Nokomis placings: Pana (Smalley 2nd), Raymond (Smalley 1st, German 2nd), Kincaid (Smalley 2nd), the M. S. M. meet at Virden (Smalley 1st, German 2nd), and the District meet at Kincaid. Lettermen were Richard Buechsenschuetz, Clyde German, Tom Goodwin, Jim Kettelkamp, and Wayne Smalley. 1951 Baseball Averages (10 or more times at bat) AB H Ave. T. Bertolino - - 23 9 .391 Jachino - - - - - 22 8 .364 Janssen ... - - 23 7 .305 Becker - - - 23 7 .305 J. Bertolino - - 27 8 .295 Pavolko ... - - 24 7 .292 Gonet - - - 19 3 .157 Moeller - - - 21 1 .048 SIXTY-SEVEN August: School starts . . . Officers chosen ... It was hot . . . We melted . . . September: Labor Day ... No school . . . Back again . . . Girls dressed for P. E. . . . Faculty party . . . Sophomore meeting . . . Alumni game ... Miss Pircher fell and hurt her finger . . . Cheerleaders try out . . . Donna, Joanne, Pat, and Charlene made it . . . Congratulations . . . Game with Pawnee ... G. A. A. Play Day at Morrisonville . . . Pawnee beat us 54-38 . . . Senior class meeting . . . What a class . . . News staff meeting . . . More news, the better . . . O. N. staff meeting . . . Boy, what a book we will have . . . Pictures taken for Annual . . . Look pretty . . . Junior meeting . . . G. A. A. meeting . . .Installation of F. H. A. officers . . . Victory in M. S. M. . . . Nokomis 32-Northwestern 0 . . . Annual staff meeting with Mr. Marsh, engraver . . . Student Council meeting . . . Freshman-Sophomore initiation party . . . Boy, did they get it . . . F. F. A. and F. H. A. initiation . . . Birds are flying . . . Pigeon in the study hall . . . Lost football game . . St. Elmo 13-Nokomis 7. . . October: . . . Senior class meeting ... It was hot . . . Office practice class went to Springfield . . . Class meetings about Homecoming and Magazine sales . . . Shorthand class outdoors . . . “Ag” boys harvesting crop . . . World series . . . P. E. spent period listening to it . . . Pep meeting . . . Ball game with Girard 7-6 .. . Mr. Pearson gave a talk on magazine sales . . . Campaign conducted by entire student body . . . Pictures of clubs taken . . . Look your best . . . Student Council meeting . . . Sale of Homecoming pins . . . Mr. Tepatti’s arm out of place . . . Game with Virden 14-20 . . . F. F. A. meeting . . . Sophomore meeting . . . Student Council meeting . . . Boo-Hoo, no Homecoming . . . F. H. A. wiener roast at Hamlin’s farm . . . Fun . . . Hurray! no school . . . Teachers’ institute . . . Annual staff skit . . . Home “Ec” skit on how students act in class . . . Calendar and Circulation staff members met . . . Magazine sales complete with $770—quota $800 . . . Lecture by Nutchuck on Alas- SIXTY-EIGHT Calendar ka . . . A coat of fur modeled by Betty A. . . . Snow ... Is it cold! . . . Band in Halloween parade. . . . November: Norma Rine received her ring . . . Congratulations . . . Exams . . . Boy—are they rough!! . . . Mrs. Wilson in Chicago at convention . . . Mr. Robbins out . . . Afternoon game with St. James . . . Second nine weeks begin . . . Mrs. Wilson out because of illness . . . School out at noon . . . Deep snow . . . No school because of weather . . . New stage curtains . . . Football queen candidates chosen . . . Hail and rain . . . Report cards in mail! . . . Staff busy mounting pictures . . . Erma Grigg visits . . . F. H. A. girls making cookies . . . Office Practice class went to Decatur . . . Senior magazine sale party . . . What fun! . . . Judy and Merilyn sweep popcorn out of hall . . . Thanksgiving holidays . . . Back to school . . . Vacation wasn’t long enough ... Fire drills ... Big bang—light came down in Mrs. Nantkes’ room . . . Faculty tea in Home “Ec” room at 3:30 ... “Sure” tasted good. . . December: Concert pianist gave concert for student body . . . Good music . . . Game with Raymond 46-36 . . . Calendar staff busy mounting pictures . . . Athletic editors mounting football pictures . . . Rained . . . Junior class play and previews today . . . Seniors getting ready for party . . . Game with Litchfield . . . Practiced skit for Senior-Junior Christmas party . . . T. B. shots!! . . . Game with St. James . . . Big snow . . . Band Concert . . . Game with Girard . . . Decorating for Senior-Junior Christmas party . . . Senior-Junior Christmas party . . . Did we have fun! . . . Rain and sleet ... No more school this year, Christmas vacation . . . Happy holidays. . . . January: Back to school . . . Bad day . . . Game with Divernon . . . Snow . . . Miss Hogue ice bound . . . Seniors measured for caps and gowns . . . Jerry and Dale took a roll . . . Junior class meeting for prom . . . Welcome to the new freshman, Lee Goodwin . . . Student Council meeting . . . Movie in Home “Ec” . . . Seniors order cards . . . Oh! Oh! review for exams . . . Game SIXTY.NINE with Virden 43-40 . . . Seniors choose commencement announcements . . Musician played hit tunes of 1952 B. C. . . . Hooray! semesters are over! . . . Herb and Ivan Williams enroll . . . Welcome . . . Juniors give dance . . . No water! . . . N. T. H. S. News comes out . . . Hearing tested . . . Pep meeting . . . Game with Waverly 59 to 52 . . . We won! . . . Lester Bruns, bus driver, left for Service . . . Good luck, Lester . . . Harold Vedder, new driver . . . Home “Ec” girls visit Kemmerer’s Children’s Home in Assumption . . . February: First issue of N. T. H. S. News given out to the pupils . . . Rain . . . Mr. Bertolino out because of illness . . . New students and teacher, Edward and Rex Carroll and Miss Anderson . . . Welcome to N. T. H. S. . . . Game with Raymond . . . Great day . . . Measles and “flu” in school . . . Candidates chosen for Valentine queen . . . Pictures taken of cheerleaders . . . Game with Kincaid . . . Oh, boy! ... No school. . . Lincoln’s birthday .. . Valentine party . . . Joe and Marilyn crowned king and queen . . . Congratulations . . . Seniors ordered announcements . . . Pictures taken in study hall at noon . . . Miss Lamb out of school . . . Hurry back . . . Game with Moweaqua . . . 64-43 . . . No more home games . . . Library sells candy at noon . . . Senior girls met in the Library . . . Received invitations to B. P. W. dinner . . . Game with Northwestern 70-58 . . . Band went to Greenville . . . Enjoyed it very much . . . Latin class practiced for banquet . . . Sophomores busy writing letters in English class . . . Lt. Elwood Hein, former N. T. H. S. teacher, visited here . . . He is en route from Maryland to Texas . . . Good luck . . . Students went to Hillsboro to receive T.B. X-rays . . . Game with Pana . . . Big snow . . . Boy, is it cold! . . . March: New student from Farmer City . . . Evelyn Kirby . . . Welcome, Evelyn . . . Taylorville tournament . . . Nokomis vs. Pana . . . Glen Harper ’48 visited . . . First reading of senior class play . . . Home “Ec” girls are taking “Ag” . . . “Ag” boys taking Home “Ec” . . . Seniors get cards SEVENTY Calendar . . . Busy writing them . . . N. T. H. S. alumni ’51 visit during spring vacation from S. University . . . Senior girls attend B. P. W. dinner . . . Had a very nice time . . . Many pupils absent because of “flu”, pinkeye, and measles . . Marie Menapace received chipped elbow in P. E. . . . In hospital . . . Hurry back, Marie . . . Other less serious casualties . . . No school . . . Teachers’ institute ... St. Patrick’s day with the wearing of the green . . . Water fountains repaired . . . Charleston representative talks to seniors . . . Freshmen entertain sophomores at skating party . . . State tournament, listeners in the office . .. Some pupils fortunate enough to go to the games . . . Third quarter exams . . . Senior bake sale . . . All school dance . . . Sponsored by G. A. A. . . . “Old Nokomis” off to press . . . “Ag” Father and Son banquet served by Home “Ec” girls . . . April: Been fooled today? . . . Senior Class Play . . . “Springtime for Susie” . . . Big success . . . Everyone did very well . . . First home baseball game of the season with Taylorville . . . Game with Girard . . . Campus Day at Charleston . . . Seniors have fun and learn a little . . . Band concert . . . Baseball games with the following—Morrisonville, Virden, Hillsboro, Virden, Pana . . . Getting close to finals . . . May: Baseball game with Hillsboro . . . Game at Pana . . . Boy, what a season! . . . Last baseball game with Morrisonville . . . Junior-Senior Prom . . . “Old Nokomis” given out . . . Class Day . . . Class Day Dance . . . Baccalaureate services . . . Final exams . . . Graduation . . . Farewell till September. SEVENTY-ONE In Closing The staff proudly displays this book for your enjoyment. Every member of the staff has put time and work into the development of the Annual, and the result is as you have just seen. We hope that you will enjoy this yearbook now, as well as in the years to come. The school has been of great service to us in developing our minds and bodies. We are very appreciative for this and will give our service in return to the community and our great United States by displaying our intelligence which we have developed in these years. As time goes on and we grow older, we shall realize more and more what the school has given us. The imprints left on us from our experiences here will stay with us as long as we live and have a definite effect upon molding our character and personality. Editor. ★ ★ ★ PHOTOGRAPHY by the Pauschert Studio, Nokomis. Illinois. ENGRAVINGS by Pontiac Engraving and Electrotype Company, Chicago, Illinois. PRINTING by The Times Record Company, Aledo, Illinois. BINDING by Pfister’s Bindery. Galesburg. Illinois. SEVENTY-TWO •• at k ft?- . r • • -v ■ ■ '■ • • 4 7 _ .. . •—- - ■'• ■ V - ‘U :-• ■% «.% .T. ::«sl -r- .JS-: 5S. :‘■SfeV : E ;■ ' . • ' ■ ■ ■ , - - ■' '.-: t-'V'.- ,:33k :-$- M ¥ fSk-.-S:- FS- ••'. 5£ : . X;:•:': •• • -3 j' ■ - - ;; :: L : :- r'‘--T 3Sg .T