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

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Senior Horoscope Norma Anderson—January 25—Short and fair with curly hair—comes to school each morning in a blue Hudson with a special chauffeur. “Normie” will be a P. E. teacher for awhile, then have a long life as a farmer’s wife. Doris Baber—February 25—A fair maiden from Mattoon High, quiet and pleasant as a candy-kid in the Candy Kitchen— pals with Cynthia—reads some books but more letters. Some day she’ll ride the briny deep with her Marine. Fay Barr—August 8—A ball of fire with pep enough for twenty and a head that’s been bumped a-plenty. Occasionally (?) chews gum, writes letters to Southern, but has an undecided love life. The stars predict that Fay will be an active playground director with a future Yankee side-kick for life. Leroy Barrows—January 7—Chose ‘Dody’ when a mere infant and hasn’t changed his mind, except sometimes—tall, dark, and handsome, loves school or rather loves his car. Will be a hot-rod driver who, we hope, never lands in the hospital. Mary Ann Bellaver—April 7—Diamond is her birthstone and a diamond she soon will wear (we predict). Her voice is a joy to all of us as well as to Gene. The stars tell us she is socially inclined and her love will be a passionate one. We hear her say—(plenty) and find her in the Candy Kitchen after school. Tom Bertolino—June 20—Tall and handsome, smart and quiet—a man of few words. Plays his cornet sweet and low. Often says, “Oh, I don’t want to — I can’t do it.” The stars predict a brilliant future for him as a scientist who will succeed Einstein in his theory of relativity. His ardor is to prove everything in high school chemistry will “pay off.” Alfred Bock—August 9—This quiet man— still waters run deep—comes buzzing to school in a Chrysler. Keeps his love life a deep dark secret but seems to make plenty of hearts flutter. Will be a successful farmer some day. Lamar Bock—March 6—Has trouble with Fords and sometimes ends up with a broken nose. He drives a ’41 “Chevy” to school which always gets him there on time. Favorite food is northern beans. Favorite pastime is going to Pana. Gerald Boehler—February 7—Our future chemist who has many friends and rides to school every morning in an Oldsmobile. Carefree and happy, also lives up to his favorite saying, “Don’t let it worry you.” Edward Carroll—August 2—A boy from Fillmore. One of the best players on the Flying Farmers basketball team. One of those Cardinal lovers! Has the curliest (?) hair in school — a speedy newspaper boy. His future is to be a wealthy playboy. Helen Cassidy — September 16 — Very friendly but, oh, so quiet and shy— never know when she’s around. She likes to skate and for some very good reasons. The stars predict she should marry young, and her life will be a happy and contented one. TWENTY-TWO

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Seniors Lee VandenBergh “A silent but useful lad is he, who comes to us from old Roundtree.” F. F. A. 1, 4, Reporter 2, Judging Team 3. Dale Vanhouten - “Hudy” “Begone fanciful study, I have no time for thee.” Ann Vansack ----- “Inka” “I like to talk fast because I can say more.” F. H. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Tumbling Show 1. Irene Jean Vernetti “A pleasing girl, with pleasing ways —creates contentment where’ere she strays.” Class Secretary 4; ' Old Nokomis” Circulation Manager 3. Typist 4: News Staff Associate Editor 3, Class Reporter 4; G. A. A. 1.2. 3. 4; Pep Club President 4; F. H. A. 1. Secretary 2. Historian 3. 4; Just Ducky” 3; Junior Librarian 2; J. C. L. 2. 3. 4; Valentine Queen Attendant 2; Tumbling Show 1. Glenda Lee Wattjes “She is gentle, she is shy, but with her classmates ranks quite high.” Pep Club 3. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbling Show 1. Bill Weir “Him, we’ll hail as president. You’ll not find a finer gent.” Class President 4; “Just Ducky 3; Football King Escort 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 3: Baseball 1, 3. 4; Valentine Queen Escort 3. TWENTY-ONE

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Senior Horoscope Eldon DeLuka—August 27—His favorite saying is “Yo.” Has a perfect attendance record and seldom tardy except when sleeping. Favorite hangout is Palace Theater. Enjoys going to Hillsboro once a week. Ambition—big time show producer. Beverly Denton — February 24 — A musician from Assumption who drives around a big green DeSoto. An avid football fan. Her ambition is to be a band director, but the stars say we shall find her home singing lullabies to her children. Donald Engelhart — September 29 — The stars say you will marry Pat very young and have an enjoyable marriage with many kids. Always drives his favorite car, a “Dodge.” Ambition is to run-Lipe’s Shell Station. Berniece Epley—January 13—A little girl from south of town who thinks guys from Fillmore are quite the thing A garnet is her birthstone, a snowdrop is her flower, and the Brooklyn Dodgers are her baseball team. Her ambition is to be a secretary, but we predict this career to be very short. John German—September 2—The stars say you will have a long, prosperous life, and you like people for what they are and not for what they have. John is often seen chasing after a freshman girl. “Dody” Goodwin—August 24—The Queen of Hearts, especially Leroy’s. Her ambition is to be a beauty operator, but we predict this career will soon be replaced by marriage. Her favorite saying is “Where’s Leroy?” Her favorite food is fruit cocktail. Carol Hamlin—November 4—You have many friends who take your advice because of your excellent judgment. Her pet peeve is hillbilly music and her favorite hangout is the Candy Kitchen. Her ambition is to sing with Eddie Arnold. “Eddie” Hayes—April 17—The stars say Eddie is fond of children and will be a devoted parent. You have latent talents which you should develop. Each spring and fall morning he is always outside of the school playing catch. He is often seen wearing a small, flat hat. Donald Hoehn—March 3—The stars say you have a pleasing personality although at times you are quite stubborn. He comes to school driving a little “38” Ford. His favorite pastime is playing the pinball machines. His future is to be a pitcher for the Cards. Alan Janssen—June 17—The stars say you are popular among your friends, especially the opposite sex. Favorite saying is “Too bad about that.” From all indications he will make the Navy a career with a girl in every port. Favorite food is chili. Charles Jostes—September 5—The stars say you are restless and always like to be on the go and enjoy traveling. Favorite saying is “Uh! Uh!” In the future he will build hot-rods out of Mer-curys. His favorite pastime is working on his Mercury. Dennis Kettelkamp—July 21—The stars say you are fond of all outdoor sports and take part in many of them. You have many close friends, especially Mary Jane. Favorite pastime is driving that little “Bel Aire.” Favorite hangout is Mary Jane’s house. Lois Lankford — May 24 — Her favorite saying is, “Don’t feel hung up.” Her ambition is to marry a sailor in ’56. The stars predict her good character will bring her happiness. She spends her evenings “writing letters” and going with the gang. Her hangout is the Candy Kitchen after school. Cynthia McClain—February 18—A practical and economical miss who is never seen without Doris. The stars say she will be busy working with her husband, Carl Clayton, who manages the Nokomis Locker Plant. Marilyn McElroy — July 13 — Marilyn’s initials could well mean Merry Maid whose dimple is so winsome—She is governed by the moon, a lady of the quiet evening, with the right company —we mean JOE, of course, in night baseball games. Mary Jane Mack — April 24 — Usually found in a “Chevy” Bel Aire. Where? Somewhere between South Fork and Nokomis. When? Any time. Her favorite pastime is going to basketball games and watching the manager. The stars predict a short college life for Mary Jane and then a wedding “right after corn pickin’.” Charles Madge—February 24—Our future musician who comes to school in a ’46 Ford. His hobby is shooting people— that is, with a camera. He is often found chewing gum and paying library fines. TWENTY-THREE