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

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Senior Horoscope Donna Menapace—January 11—The girl who has a lot of pep and is always on the go, especially with “Eddie.” Her future will be a John Deere tractor demonstrator in Chicago as a result of being a bookkeeper for John Deere Im-plent Co. during her senior year. Mabel Miller — February 17 — Seems to have a crush on all the service boys. The stars say she has many talents, a pleasing personality and a smile for everyone. Her ambition is to be a bookkeeper for a large hardware store. Barbara Niebaus—May 11—Tall, cute, and quite sophisticated. A girl who never has a hair out of place. Because of her poise and charming manner she will some day be Dean of Women in a very exclusive and expensive girls’ school. Pat Niehaus—December 25—A lover of horses and dogs. Her favorite saying is “Don’t know, do you?” She is seen coming to school in a ’42 grey “Chevy” with a load of hitchhikers. She is also one of the N. T. H. S. acrobatic cheerleaders. She is friendly and has many friends, some of whom are from Pana. Joanne Oltmann—April 11—She is bound to be a sailor’s wife but is undecided which one. She often goes to Spring-field?? A gracious accompanist, plays the oboe, sings, draws, helps to lead the cheering section, etc. What a versatile lady! Ray Oltmann—August 21—Comes to school driving a ’51 blue Ford. Has a deep and constant love and enjoys hearing spiritual music. Favorite food is chili with lots of catsup and his hangout is the Rosebud. His favorite pastime in high school was “hauling the cheerleaders around.” He is destined to be a farmer. Allan Pavolko—March 22—A very good athlete and declared woman-hater (he says so, but we don’t believe it). His pet peeve is “Those RICH farmers!” It is a well known fact that he is very generous but doesn’t like to broadcast. He will have a long life and will one day be manager of the Kroger store. Loyd Redeker—January 31—A tall, unpredictable guy who could easily be recognized by the clicking of his cowboy boots. His favorite pastime is listening to his own rendition of “It’s In the Book!” His pet peeve is the question, “How’s the air up there?” The stars predict he will become a wealthy farmer with many tall, beautiful daughters. Jerry Rhodes — November 10 — A true ladies’ man who has quite a lot of trouble getting to school on time. Pet peeve is the farmers. He will be a cartoonist for some famous paper because he can do the work in the afternoon and won’t have to get up in the morning. Robert Schnell—September 9—Bob is always outside at noon playing catch with the rest of the ball players. The stars say he is impetuous and if something does not come easily to him, he does not like to do it. His ambition is working in Rexall Drug Stores. Lee VandenBergh—March 6—A quiet and sensible lad from west of town. A woman lover—drives a black “Chevy” car and a blue “Chevy” truck. Ambition is to be a great chemist. Favorite pastime is trying to blow up the school. Dale Vanhouten — July 10 — You never know in what kind of car you will find him because every time you see him he has a different one. He is now driving a pea green convertible. His friends know him as “Hudy.” His ambition is to be a race car driver. Ann Vansack—January 2—A dark, mysterious beauty from Coalton who has quite a love life. She enjoys dancing and skating. Her ambition is to be secretary to the president of Lonely Hearts. Irene Jean Vernetti — January 30—The stars say when you love, it will be a deep, sincere love. Because of this your married life will be successful and happy. Her ambition is to be the private secretary to the President of the United States. Favorite pastime is going out with “Abe”. Glenda Lee Wattjes — November 14 — A girl who never has much to say. The stars predict that her love for literature will turn to love for a happy home. The stars say she will be the secretary to the Dean of Women in a girls’ college. Bill Weir—-February 4—The president of our class, the future president of our country, who will take “Ike’s” place in eight or maybe twenty years. He’ll have “Ike’s” glamor smile but not the flow of words. Instead of golfing, we’ll find him playing basketball. His favorite pastime is chasing women??? M.M., R.O., A.J., C.H. TWENTY-KOUR

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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

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Juniors 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, five successive semesters: Dixie Ballard, Betty Logsdon, Ann Norris, Sandy Singler. Betty Logsdon—Treasurer Miss Anderson—Adviser P. D. Rine—Vice-President Donnie Cassidy—President Mr. Robbins—Adviser Mary Ann Epley—Secretary CLASS STATISTICS Musician—Mimi Conterio Newest Member—Leland Storm Bookworm—Bill Morgan Shoulders—Kenny Aumann Football—13, Basketball—6 Engaged—Delores Brooks and Loeva Rhoades Band—6 Flashy Shirts—Bob Jostes Bashful Blond—Larry Pavolko “Down in Dixie with the moon rising in the West, a Bland Weaver was throwing a Rine into the nearby Brooks. An Ernst Pope who owed two Bills sang a couple of Carole(s) (Carroll) with joy. The Storm rose and the Gale blew the lightning Rodd Wright off the House on to the Rhoade(s). B. L. and A. N. TWENTY-FIVE