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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1957 volume:

cu '7Zo6 mU Published by THE OLD NOKOMIS STAFF OF THE NOKOMIS HIGH SCHOOL.............................................NOKOMIS, ILLINOIS VOLUME FORTY....................................................................1957 JO ANN WILLIAMS Editor SHELBY SALE Assistant Editor I published with but one objective: to year between its covers. While we N. H. S. is too intangible to be rel white, perhaps in some smaU'wayVe apture a school ow that life at :ed in black and ?hn preserve the friendships which we all hold so de ,r. If this book will serve to bridge the past and b ng to mind the 'prictslSb' memories of joy anc piBsjaiua of me ye hr just gone, it will have served its purpose. For our theme we’ have chosen Chief S (Nokomis speller backwards). This lively dian, representing jghk school spirit, will through tljp pageiWjusboo THE STAFF SWW £ctucati € Seated: Mr. John Williams, President; Mr. Victor Micklautz, Mr. Merle E. Wright, Secretary; Mr. John Tester. Standing: Mr. John A. White, Mr. August Kottwitz, Mr. Merrill Mansfield. Our school board is composed of seven local citizens, who have the task of handling the affairs of the unit. The members devote their time and untiring efforts so that the students of the unit schools may receive the best in education. To these fine gentlemen we are deeply grateful. SccfivtuttendeHt 'P'UKCificU MR. EDWARD BERTOLINO M.A., University of Illinois MR. ROBERT ULLOM M.A., M.Ed., University of Illinois Mr. Ullom, our able Superintendent, has had the responsibility of striving to keep our school system in perfect harmony. Mr. Bertolino, as our principal, has displayed sincerity of purpose, high ideals, and is always striving to raise the school’s standards. SecnetasUe MRS. DARLENE MARRS MISS MARLENE WEBER MRS. FLORENCE BOONE B.S., U. of I. Commerce MR. JAMES BRANDON B.A., Murray State College Spanish, Math MR. ROBERT CALVIN B. S., E. S. I. C. Coach, Drivers Training, Boys'P.E., Health r? zcuity MR. DON GEYE B.S. Ed., U. of Nebraska Mathematics, Physics MR. EDWIN GOULD M.M., Northwestern University Band MISS ALICE DOZIER B.S., I.S.N.U. Home Economics MISS LOUISE HOGUE M.S., U. of I. Guidance Supervisor, Chemistry, General Science MISS BARBARA MOLITORIS B.S., I.S.N.U. English MR. BOBBIE MARRS B.Ed., E.I.S.C. Coach, Biology, Geography MISS FRANCES PIRCHER M.A., U. of Chicago Social Science, Algebra MR. DWIGHT KEELE B.S. Ed., S.I.U. Industrial Arts MRS. ESTHER NANTKES A.B., U. of I. English, Latin MISS LOIS SCHAFFENACKER B.S., I.S.N.U. Voice MR. SAMUEL TABER B.S.Ed. Commerce MRS. DARLINE TOSETTI B.S., I.S.N.U. Girls’P.E., Advanced Typing acuity MR. HYMAN VINAR B.S., B.A., St. Ambrose College General Science, English World History MISS RUBY WALKER B.A., College of the Ozarks Librarian MR. RUSSELL WEGER B.S., U. of I. Agriculture COOKS M. Gesini, S. Jaros R. Bruns, O. Barnstable CUSTODIANS G. Kessler H. Wexstten BUS DRIVERS First row: W. Morgan, H. Myers, R. Mansfield, E. Hill. Second row: M. Coling, E. O’Malley, F. Guyot, K. German, L. Bruns, W. Zeifang, R. Lankford. (?Cci44 l £rjs, Sencox Office DAVID RADEMACHER...............President EDDIE VOILS ------- vice President BETTY LAWLER - -- -- -- - Secretary BRENDA ME LIN - -- -- -- - Treasurer MRS. NANTKES....................Sponsors MISS PIRCHER MISS WALKER CLASS MOTTO... To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. CLASS FLOWER... Yellow Rose. CLASS COLORS... Blue and Grey. HONOR STUDENTS... Betty Lawler, David Rademacher, Janet Marley, Jo Ann Williams, Arley Van Doren. V. t.'R. Brenda Melin was chosen by her classmates and teachers to receive the D. A. R. award this year. This award is given to a girl from the Senior class each year, and is based on good citizenship. DARLENE ALTOM LARRY BOCK ALLEN CHANEY GERALD CHAUSSE JOE CHAUSSE DARRELL COLONIUS RICHARD COSTA SANDY CROON LARRY DOOLEY DALE DURAND JEANNE GOODWIN RAYMOND HANCOCK DELLA HOUSE STEVE JAROS MARGARET JOHNSON RICHARD IVY BARBARA JANSON LOREN JANSSEN ROBERT JOHNSON BOB JONES PATRICIA KEYES BETTY LAWLER DON EDDINGTON WAYNE FLEMING NORMA RECK CHARLES RUFFING JERRY McCALLUM MARY McCLAIN DONNA MANSFIELD JANET MARLEY GILBERT MERKEL VIC MICKLAUTZ BILL MOON ROBERT MAY BRENDA MELIN SADIE NEWCOME JIM PREVEDEL DAVID RADEMACHER VALERIE RUFFING ELAINE SIEVERS BONNIE SCRIBNER MIKE SPENGEL BOB WRIGHT JOE WRIGHT JIM STAPLES TOM STAUDER KEN TOSETTI PATTY TOSSI JUDY VERNETTI EDDIE VOILS JOHN WELGE flection, O iceno DENNIS O’MALLEY- - - - President GARY DUNAWAY—Vice President MARY ETTA ROTH------Secretary DENNIS GRADEN - - - - Treasurer MR. KEELE - -- — ... Sponsors MRS. TOSETTI CLASS MOTTO... Forward ever, backward never. CLASS FLOWER... White Rose. CLASS COLORS... Aqua and White. HONOR STUDENTS... Five successive semesters: Jamene Cattinari, Jerry Cearlock, Frances Chausse, Janice DeLuka. GARY ARKEBAUER JOYCE BAUMAN DARRELL BOEHLER BETTY BRANDALISE CAROLYN BUCKLES BOB BURGESS PEARL CARROLL JAMENE CATTINARI JERRY CEARLOCK FRANCES CHAUSSE BARBARA COLE LYNDA COLONIUS fluHUVlA' BONNIE DAMMERMAN BETTY DAVIS JANICE DELUKA KAREL DEWERFF GARY DUNAWAY JUDY FINLEY CAROLYN FRANZEN CARROLL FRANZEN BILL FOX ANNABELLA GONET DENNIS GRADEN ELIZABETH HELDEBRANDT CONNIE SUE HICKS CURTIS HOPWOOD WESLEY A. HUNT CAROL A. IVY KAY FRANCES KELLER JOY MARY KETTELKAMP LYLE KROENLEIN TOM LARSON SHIRLEY McCASLIN EUGENE McENARY LONNIE MACK LINDA MILLER MARY MILLER DENNIS O'MALLEY SHARON PEARSE MARY PLYLER BEVERLY POPE FRANCES PORTER MARY ETTA ROTH SHELBY SALE BRENDA SANDERS ROYCE SCALES BARBARA SINGLER JOHN SKINNER fleattonA KERMIT SPRACKLEN AUDREY STEVENS JEAN TRAVIS DAVID WAKEFIELD HAROLD WATTJES SHARON WESTPHAL BERNARD WHALEN ELLEN YEAMAN RICHARD ZUECK No picture: DONNA BROWN Sofi6o uvie Office JANET SAATKAMP-------------President GEORGE HINTON - - Vice President EILEEN MINDRUP - - Sec. -Treas. MR. BRANDON - --------Sponsors MR. TABER CLASS MOTTO... Together we stick, divided we're stuck. CLASS FLOWER... American Beauty Rose. CLASS COLORS... Blue and White. HONOR STUDENTS... Three successive semesters: Sonja Layel, Wendell Rhine, Connie Wise. James Aumann Linda Barnstable Mary Alice Boehler Brenda Burk Ronald Busch Mary Ann Carroll Bob Chausse Jeanene Chausse Jeanette Chausse Wanda M. Corley Barbara Crow Bill DeWerff Leland DeWerff Linda Dirks Raymond Durbin Barbara Epley Monica Erickson Zanna Fleming Darlene Fricke Gail Getz Barbara Ann Gibson David A. Gibson Georgia Goodwin Helen Gottman Sharon Grabbe Dorothy Hicks Perry Hicks George Hinton, Jr. Charlie Huber Patricia Hunt John Ishmael Dennis Johnson U ' d n v i ■ v Patsy Kaiser Judy Keating Cheryl Kay Kettelkamp Kenneth Kleinik Cj r Donna Knodle Milford Kottwitz Sonja Layel Beverly Lehnen Loren Merkel Ronald Mills Eileen Mindrum Patrick H. Murphy Donnell Nantkes Joyce Oltmann Lee Oltmanns Donald L. Pocock Donnie Pollmann Nancy Read La Verne Redeker Wendell Rhine Roberta Rine Janet Saatkamp John Sabol Roy Sanders Judie Satterfield Faye L. Short Marilyn Sievers Ellen R. Smalley Eugene Smith Wendell Smith Elaine Spears Terese Spengel Bob Spindel Pat Staples Bernadine Tosetti Jo Ann Tuetken Sue Vandever Amber Voils Elsie Voils Kay White Sofi£o4H ie6 Earl Ray Williams Connie Wise Ruth Ann Wolters Judy Wright Joe Zueck Jim Zupanci No picture: Joe Boarman Kenneth Brooks BOB EMBSER ----- President MAXINE RUFFING - Vice President LINDA PRETNAR - - Sec.-Treas. MISS DOZIER ----- Sponsors MR. WEGER CLASS MOTTO Push, pull, or get out of the way. CLASS FLOWER... Red Carnation. CLASS COLORS... Red and White. HONOR STUDENTS... One successive semester: Mary Beth Bender, Jolene Cattinari, Philip Colonius, Gale Croon, Carla Dahler, Nancy Geiss, Ed Jurkoshek, Charlotte Milavec, Gene Miles, Judy Read, La Rue Rhine, Ann Siegrist, Kathleen Tombaugh, Beverly Wright, Janet Wright, Jerry Zionic. Clarence Alley Roger W. Bagley Mary Beth Bender Martha Bottoms Lavena Bowrey Patsy Brooks Lois Brown Jo Ann Buchak Michael Buchak Sandy Busby Gene Cain Susan Caldwell 0p'ie 6 Ke t Bill Carroll Rodell Carroll Jolene Cattinari Brenda Cole Philip Colonius Gale Croon Carla Dahler Loleta Dammerman Mary Ann Darnell Evelyn Davidson Linda Lou Davis Bill Davis Carol Detmers Dana Donaldson Jimmy Durbin Kenneth Durbin Dorothy Eller Edwin Eller Bob Embser Paulette Engelman Leo Epley Duane Flowers Winnie R. Fox Nancy Geiss 'P'tetAtHCK Roger Gibson Hubert Gonet Bobby Wray Goodwin Diane Guidish Doris Maxine Hamlin Shirley Hill Stephen Hinkle Leon House Linda Ivy Sheryl Johnson Connie Jostes Edward Jurkoshek Bob Kates James Keating Howard Keiser Carol Keller Gary Kessinger Sharon Ketchem Charles Kettelkamp George King, Jr. Herbert Lakin Darwin Matthews Charlotte Milavec Gene Miles fa a “W ;■ i- J '-W' r A r .... V jO -V Betty Ann Miller Kenney Neisler Donald O'Malley Bob Paddock Carol Pavolka Dennis Pearse Ronald Pieper Gerald Porter Linda Pretner Judy Read La Rue Rhine Barton Rickman Maxine Ruffing Elsie Schwering Mary Ann Sexton Russell Siebert Ann Siegrist Wilma Smith David Sparks Robert Spengel Linda Stanley William Stanley Mary Staples Kathleen Tombaugh P'ie4 uKCK Nancy Tossi Barbara Travis Roger Usher Jo Ann Vandeventer Roger Van Doren James Van Ostran Margie Van Ostran Nila Vanzant Darlene Voils Gary Ward Roger Westphal Dale Whitten I JZ 4 S ' U Vl kFIP' Carol Wilder Judy Workman Catherine Yeaman Beverly Wright Elaine Wright Janet Wright Jerry Zionic No picture: Judie Chumley P%e 6 HeK CIRCULATION D. Mansfield, S. Croon, K. De Werff, B. Singler LITERARY B. Melin, J. Marley, J. Cattinari, B. Sanders, B. Lawler s4KKCiat EDITORS J. Williams - -- -- -- -- -- Editor S. Sale - -- -- -- -- Assistant Editor Miss Walker - -- -- -- -- - Sponsor FINANCIAL MANAGERS B. Moon, R. Costa TYPISTS Standing: P. Tossi, N. Reck. Seated: M. Wharton, J. Vernetti. SPORTS AND BUSINESS MANAGERS Standing: B. Moon, R. Costa, R. Johnson, D. Colonius. Seated: A. Van Doren, D O’Malley, G. McEnary. ART AND KODAK Standing: L. Colonius, F. Travis, L. Dooley, D. Colonius, B. Leh-nen. Seated: B. Dammerman, B. Cole, J. Bauman. 1 Fourth row: S. Cotanch, S. Viola, D. Wilson, D. O'Malley, Mr. Gould, C. Singler, D. Nantkes, D. Guidish, A. Sparks, M. Boehler. Third row: P. O'Malley, S. Kettelkamp, L. Dirks, C. Munk, D. Gasparish, D. Pieper, K. Durbin, S. Kessinger, B. DeWerff, H. Lakin, R. Layel, J. Bauman, W. Rhine, D. Hicks, R. Bagley, M. Reincke, D. Boehler. Second row: S. Sale, K. White, J. Heironymus, M. Johnston, J. Goodwin, F. Hintz, D. Engelhart, C. Tester, L. Rhine, S. Vandever, S. Grabbe, A. Goodwin. First row: B. Miller, I. Dahler, J. Bauman, B. Travis, S. Layel, J. Cattinari, J. Saatkamp. The band, under the direction of Mr. Gould, consists of both grade and high school pupils. During the year they have participated in many assembly programs, given concerts, and attended contests. OFFICERS JANET SAATKEMP...........................President JAMENE CATTINARI....................Vice President SHARON GRABBE - -- -- -- - Award Secretary SHELBY SALE - -- -- -- - Attendance Secretary DONNELL NANTKES..........................Librarian Stage Manager CHARLES SINGLER First row: S. Caldwell, A. Siegrist, M. Bender, C. Ivy, J. Kettelkamp, S. Croon, J. Williams, S. Sale, L. Rhine, D. Guidish, C. Dahler, Miss Schaffenacker. Second row: N. Reck, J. Saatkamp, D. Altom, A. Goodwin, M. McClain, V. Wright. K. White, E. Smalley, F. Travis, B. Dammerman, J. Vernetti. Third row: R. Wolters, K. DeWerff, J. DeLuka, K. Tombaugh, D. Colonius, A. Chaney, C. Jostes, J. Bauman, M, Carroll, R. Rine. Fourth row: M. Sievers, M. Wharton, D. House, J. Oltmann, R. Johnson, L. Janssen, J, McCallum, J. Keating, B. Melin, P. Tossi, N. Tossi. The chorus consists of forty girls and six boys. The chorus sponsored their annual Christmas program and they planned a Spring program. They are entered in the District Music Contest at Carrollton. {fal ' Sextette Carol, Janet, Shelby, Marilyn, Audrey, Joy Mary Senion Sextette Brenda, Mary, Audrey, Jo Ann, Bill, Mike First row: Miss Walker, Head Librarian; G. Goodwin, D. Hicks, L. Dirks, S, McCaslin, A. Stevens. Second row: B. Dammerman, J. Cattinari, J. Buchak, B. Miller, D. Hamlin, W. Corley, P. Hunt. Third row: M. Miller, C. Detmers, J. Chausse, M. Carroll, B. Gibson, B. Lehnen. Fourth row: L. Colonius, L. Dammerman, M. Plyler, B. Davis, C. Ivy, P. Murphy, L. Brown, S. Hill, E. Wright. First row: C. Buckles, L. Colonius, A. Voils, M. Plyler, W. Corley, P. Murphy, R. Spindel, Mr. Calvin, Instructor. Second row: D. Hicks, N. Read, R. Rine, L. Dirks, K. DeWerff, J. Kettelkamp, J. DeLuka, F. Chausse, J. Keating, R. Wolters, F. Travis. flcuU i ( IciA tccil ecupue First row: A. Siegrist, M. Bender, C. Dahler, G. Miles, B. Tosetti, K. Keller, S. Layel, M. Plyler. Second row: Mrs. Nantkes, L. Pretnar, P. Engleman, N. Reck, B. Singler, D. Flowers, M. Roth, J. Kettelkamp, C. Keller, L. Rhine. Third row: S. Vandever, J. Vemetti, L. Colonius, D. Altom, D. Whitten, J. Saatkamp, J. Travis, S. Croon, J. Williams. Fourth row: E. Wright, B. Travis, M. McClain, J. Wright, J. Zionic, Z. Fleming, J. Finley, K. White, M. Staples. Fifth row: M. Wharton, P. Tossi, D. House, J. Marley, R. Westphal, B. Lawler, B. Cole, B. Brandalise, B. Melin, M. Carroll. Our local J.C.L. chapter consists of thirty-six Latin I and II students (active members) and twenty-one who have taken these subjects (inactive members). Meetings are held twice a month. Our social activities this year included a Halloween weiner roast and the annual Roman Banquet. OFFICERS SUE VANDEVER.............President JOY KETTELKAMP - - Vice President MARY PLYLER..............Secretary BERNADINE TOSETTI--------Treasurer Reporter BARBARA SINGLER 0?utune s4 ttentc z First row: L. Ivy, E. Heldebrandt, D. Hamlin, M. A. Darnell, S. Busby, C. Wilder, W. Smith, B, Davis, C. Ivy. Second row: G. Getz, B. Singler, L. Stanley, M. Boehler, D. Knodle, F. Short, D. Donaldson, J. Ket-telkamp, D. Fricke, B. Epley. Third row: S. Newcome, C. Buckles, F. Travis, R. Rine, D. Hicks, N. Read, S. Hill, L. Colonius, M. Erickson, L. Dammerman. Fourth row: L. Dirks, E. Schwering, J. Read, R. Wolters, E. Mindrup, D. Voils, M. Sexton, B. Burk, J. Wright. Fifth row; C. Wise, E. Spears, B. Pope, K. DeWerff, J. Bauman, J. DeLuka, F. Chausse, J. Tuetken, J. Chausse, L. Bowrey. Sixth row-. P. Tossi, L. Davis, J. Marley, W. Fox, J. Oltmann, J. Keating, J. Chausse, D. House, B. Sanders, G. Goodwin. The main purpose of the F. H. A. is to promote better homemaking habits among high school girls. The F. H. A. sponsored a winter semi-formal and many suppers. OFFICERS FRANCES CHAUSSE-------------- President PAT TOSSI ----- - Vice President BRENDA SANDERS................Treasurer JANET MARLEY ------ Secretary 4U 'putcae 0pcL'uKe'i6 s4 tvuca First row: Mr. Weger, L. House, R. Usher, K. Durbin, G. Croon, L. Epley, K. Neisler, B. Davis. Second row: R. Ishmael, L. Oltmann, D. Boehler, H. Reiser, D. Wakefield, L. Merkel, C. Kettelkamp, J. Van Ostran. Third row: J. Chausse, R. Hancock, W. Fleming, B. Whalen, D. Colonius, V. Wright, D. Graden, B. Chausse. Fourth row: C. Hopwood, M. Brune, J. McCallum, L. DeWerff, L. Redeker, B. May, B. DeWerff, R. Ivy. Fifth row; D. Johnson, E. Voils, R. Johnson, A. VanDoren, K. Kleinik, G. Chausse, L. Bock, G. Arke-bauer, R. Jones. The F. F. A. teaches the young farmers of tomorrow the new ideas and principles of modern farming. OFFICERS ED VOILS JOE CHAUSSE - -Vice President DENNIS GRADEN - - - - - Secretary BERNARD WHALEN - BOB CHAUSSE BILL DEWERFF First row: Mr. Keele, C. Franzen, D. Durand, D. O'Malley, K. Tosetti. Second row: H. Wattjes, R. Scales, L. Kroenlein, B. Fox, J. Staples, D. Matthews. Third row: M. Buchak, L. Janssen, G. Merkel, A. Chaney, G. Dunaway, B. Burgess. OFFICERS GILBERT MERKEL.....................President BILL FOX......................Vice President GARY DUNAWAY.......................Secretary LOREN JANSSEN......................Treasurer MR. KEELE - -- -- -- -- -- Sponsor The Industrial Arts Club consists of students of industrial arts classes who desire to work on extracurricular projects. The officers are elected by these members and preside during the year. Projects include displays and field trips. OFFICERS BARBARA SINGLER ------- President BONNIE DAMMERMAN----------Vice President KAREL DEWERFF - - - Secretary-Treasurer BEVERLY POPE ----- Points Chairman MRS. TOSETTI ... . Sponsor First row: K. Keller, S. Busby, D. Guidish, C. Keller, L. Rhine, M. Bender, J. Kettelkamp, J. De-Luka, N. Reck, B. Tosetti, B. Burk, B. Cole, Mrs. Tosetti. Second row: S. Sale, B. Singler, J. Vernetti, M. Staples, B. Dammerman, L. Stanley, L. Dammerman, C. Hicks, M. Roth, J. Williams, S. Croon. Third row: D. Hicks, B. Travis, F. Travis, A. Goodwin, M. Wharton, D. House, R. Rine, M. McClain, J. Saatkamp, B. Scribner, D. Altom. Fourth row: K. DeWerff, F. Chausse, B. Cole, C. Franzen, B. Melin, S. Westphal, J. Marley, V. Ruffing, P. Tossi, B. Sanders, J. Bauman, B. Pope. The purpose of the G. A. A. is to promote better sportsmanship and more interest in athletics. Some of the activities of the past year were a Mother-Daughter banquet and a slumber party held in the high school gym. Added highlights were when the girls attended a Modern Dance Concert at Eastern State Teachers’ College, and when they sponsored a play night for the entire school. Pefr First row: Mr. Marrs, Sponsor; A. Siegrist, S. Layel, J. Cattinari, K. Keller, C. Dahler, P. Engleman, M. Plyler, D. Guidish, L. Pretnar, B. Tosetti. Second row: L. Rhine, N. Reck, C. Hicks, M. Bottoms, J. Cattinari, G. Getz, B. Epley, B. Burk, C. Wilder, B. Cole, S. Caldwell, C. Keller, M. Bender. Third row: J. Satterfield, L. Dammerman, L. Colonius, M. Staples, B. Singler, J. Saatkamp, D. Knodle, F. Travis, M. Boehler, M. Roth, S. Sale, L. Dirks, S. Newcome, D. Fricke. Fourth row: B. Travis, E. Wright, J, Kettelkamp, B. Dammerman, S. Croon, D. Hicks, M. Ruffing, M. Sievers, N. Geiss, J. Vernetti, J. Williams, R. Wolters, D. Altom, S. Hill. Fifth row: T. Spengel, B. Lehnen, N. Tossi, S. Johnson, F. Chausse, B. Pope, M. McClain, A. Goodwin, J. DeLuka, K. DeWerff, L. Miller, E. Mindrup, J. Chausse, S. Grabbe. Sixth row: F. Cachera, N. Vanzant, S. Vandever, J. Wright, N. Read, J. Bauman, J. Tuetken, B. Mel-in, C. Jostes, J. Read, C. Franzen, B. Sanders, K. White, C. Milavec. Seventh row: P. Tossi, J. Finley, M. Wharton, B. Cole, D. Mansfield, J. Keating, W. Fox, J. Oltmann, B. Lawler, J. Marley, D. House, J. Chausse, S. Westphal, P. Brooks, V. Ruffing. The Pep Club has done much to promote school spirit, arouse enthusiasm, and encourage a better feeling between the fans and players. The Pep Club sponsored the Fall Carnival and many school dances. OFFICERS VALERIE RUFFING ------- President FRANCES CHAUSSE - - - - Vice President JANET SAATKAMP - - Secretary-Treasurer MR. MARRS - ----------- Sponsor 'Pout- Ti o€V St z££ First row: M. Wharton, B. Dammerman, B. Melin, ]. Kettelkamp, B. Wright, Miss Molitoris. Second row; B. Lehnen, F. Chausse, B. Tosetti, K. DeWerff, J. Satterfield, J, DeLuka, S. Layel, J. Tuetken, P. Tossi, B. Singler, B. DeWerff, R. Costa. Third row: J. Cattinari, S. Vandever, J. Vernetti, F. Short, M. Roth, D. Nantkes. The Redskins Pow-Wow, our school newspaper, is greeted with enthusiasm every two weeks by students and faculty members. The paper has been a big success and is a great instiller of school spirit. EDITORS B. MELIN..............................Editor J. KETTELKAMP...............Assistant Editor MISS MOLITORIS.......................Sponsor OFFICERS DON EDDINGTON...........President RICHARD COSTA-------Vice President JUDIE SATTERFIELD - - - - Secretary SHARON GRABBE ----- Treasurer MR. BRANDON Advisor First row: N. Read, J. Cattinari, B. Crow, L. Dirks, R. Rine, B. Dammerman, S. Grabbe, T. Spengel, Mr. Brandon. Second row: J. Zupanci, M. Sievers, S. Jaros, W. Rine, B. Wright, J. Cattinari, J. Satterfield, B. Spengel, G. Kessinger, D. Rademacher. Third row: D. Nantkes, D. Eddington, R. Costa. The Spanish Club, in its third year at N. H. S., started its activities for the year with an initiation party for the new members. The girls dressed as Spanish Senoritas. Christmas was observed with the singing of carols in Spanish. The Spanish Club also presented a tag team wrestling match at the Fall Carnival. OFFICERS GIL MERKEL - - -BILL MOON- - - -BEVERLY POPE - - -NANCY TOSSI - -JAMENE CATTINARI MISS HOGUE----- MR. GEYE - - - - ■ - - President Vice President - - Secretary • - Treasurer - - Reporter ■ - - Sponsor ■ - - Sponsor Student (?au tcil The Student Council is composed of three representatives from each class. This is an organization which represents the student body and presents the students’ views on problems that arise during the year. The Student Council sponsors movies and lyceums. Other activities of the year sponsored by this organization include the Harvest Dance, Christmas assembly programs, Valentine Dance, College Day, and Career Day. First row: Mr. Geye, J. Cattinari. Second row: Miss Hogue, J. Satterfield. Third row: R. Busch, S. Caldwell, D. Fricke, A. Goodwin. Fourth row; J. Zionic, B. Pope, N. Tossi. Fifth row: B. Moon, B. Whalen, G. Merkel. OFFICERS BILL BLIX................ BOB WRIGHT............... KENNY TOSETTI............ MR. CALVIN............... ■ - - - - President - - Vice President Secretary-Treasurer - - - - - Sponsor V asi4itcf (?lu First row: D. O’Malley, J. Zionic, V. Wright, R. Spindel, R. Wright, K. Tosetti. Second row: B. Whalen, W. DeWerff, R. May, G. Arkebauer, J. Prevedel, C. Ruffing, R. Costa. Third row: G. Hinton, R. Johnson, B, Blix, B. Moon, D. Rademacher, J. Cearlock. Fourth row: J. Wright, V. Micklautz, J. Skinner, L. Janssen, G. Merkel, B, Fox, M. Vanzant, D. Gibson. The Varsity N” Club is the organization of Nokomis High School lettermen whose objectives are to promote a high standard of athletics, to create fellowship among athletes, and to be of service to Nokomis High School. The club has an honorary membership roll. Honorary members are those who have been elected so by the club for their devotion and service to the betterment of athletics at Nokomis High School. COURT: D. Mansfield, B. Blix, B. Cole, J. Cearlock, M. Boehler, B. DeWetff, M. Ruffing, C. Alley, M. Weger, V. Ruffing (Retiring Queen), M. Wharton (Queen), V. Micklautz (King), D. Layel, C. Ruffing (Retiring King), D. Guidish, H. Gonet, E. Mindrup, D. Gibson, B. Pope, J. Skinner. On November 30, the annual Fall Carnival sponsored by the Pep Club was held at the high school. There were many booths and stage shows to satisfy the wishes of the large crowd in attendance. These concessions included a fish pond, a style show, a minstrel, wrestling matches, a spook house, and a bingo stand, in addition to many other features. The highlight of the evening was the beautiful coronation ceremony in which Marilyn Wharton was crowned Queen. Queen Marilyn and King Vic 'pneafantut 'Panttf September 18 marked initiation day for 103 green freshies.” During the entire day they were forced to wear a hideous attire and bow to each upperclassman they met, or suffer consequences. In the evening the smell of limberger cheese prevailed, and pies, dead spiders, and molasses were common sights. Egg rolling and the eating of green persimmons also helped to make this a night that the freshmen will long remember I Now hear this! Oh, I can't bear to look! Careful now! How do you rate, Dave? I ( Trying to outsing the Juniors Guys and gals Settt i- floatiori The annual Senior-Junior Christmas Party was held on December 17, 1956, at the high school. The seniors entertained the juniors and faculty with a delightful program in the assembly. This was followed by dancing and the serving of refreshments in the gym. Later, Santa arrived and distributed noise makers and confetti, which helped put everyone in a gay Christmas mood. Farmersville dance band TVititen, 0? unal On January 19, 1957, the F.H.A. sponsored the Winter Formal. Music was furnished by the Farmersville Dance Band. After an enjoyable evening of dancing, refreshments were served by the F.H.A. girls. Merrily dancing! Junior gals COURT: D. Voils, L. Epley, M. Erickson, D. Gibson, F. Chausse, C. Hopwood, J. Williams, D. Rademacher, S. Croon (Queen), R. Costa (King), B. Whalen, B. Dammerman, J. Aumann, S. Grabbe, S. Hinkle, N. Tossi. Queen Sandy and King Richard Dcutce The semi-formal Valentine Dance sponsored by the Student Council was held on February 14, 1956, in the gym. The gym was traditionally decorated with red and white hearts. Music was furnished by the Farmersville Dance Band. The climax of the evening was the crowning of Sandy Croon as queen and Richard Costa as king. 'Now, see here. Just gabbing CAST Jussie Budd.............KAREL DEWEFF Kenny Budd..............ROYCE SCALES John (Pop) Budd.........LONNIE MACK Helene Budd..................KAY KELLER Betty Budd.......................BRENDA SANDERS Winnie Wehle.............MARY ETTA ROTH And all ends well! Jack Whitman----------DENNIS O'MALLEY Arthur Fairchild......DARRELL BOEHLER Florence Fairchild - - - BARBARA SINGLER Gladys Bliss......................JOYCE BAUMAN Olga Ogiuspanski...........SHELBY SALE Elmer Wehle...........CARROLL FRANZEN Prudence Paine - - - BONNIE DAMMERMAN Pamela Paine.....................JAMENE CATTINARI Here’s Aunt Prudence and Pamela! f utti i 'P'ie ettt 'PeofeCe s4 ie 'pcautty' Ouch! Pleasant surprise! Seated: J. Bauman, B. Singler, S. Sale, M. E. Roth, C. Franzen, L. Mack, K. DeWerff. Standing: Mr. Keele, D. O’Malley, K. Keller, R. Scales, B. Sanders, D. Boehler, B. Dammerman, J. Cattinari, Mrs. Tosetti. CAST MRS. GUNTHER -Donna Mansfield MISS STICKNEY - - Janet Marley MRS. RATHBONE - - Betty Lawler MRS. JONES - - Margaret Johnson MRS. THURSTON - - Brenda Melin SNOOKY ------ Norma Reck DITSIE ----- Jo Ann Williams ETHEL ------ Mary McClain PEGGY - -- -- -- - pat Tossi BETTY ----- Darlene Altom GLORIA ------ Sandy Croon BARBARA - - - - Marilyn Wharton SARAH - - - - Donna Woodhouse DEBBIE ------ Judy Vernetti THE CHORUS - - Audrey Goodwin Frances Cachera Bonnie Scribner Elaine Sievers Sadie Newcome Surprising situations have Doctor Pierson baffled Mary McClain Senior Over Seated: D. Woodhouse, J. Vernetti, D. Altom, P. Tossi, M. Wharton, S. Croon, B. Wright. Second row; D. Mansfield, J. Williams, B. Melin, B. Lawler, M. McClain, B. Scribner, E. Sievers, F. Cachera, S. Newcome, D. Colonius, J. McCallum, K. Tosetti, N. Reck. Third row: J. Marley, R. Johnson, G. Merkel, M, Vanzant, D. Rademacher, M. Brune, L, Janssen, A. VanDoren. Fourth row: M. Johnson, A. Chaney, A. Goodwin. CAST DR. PIERSON - - - Loren Janssen POP ------ Arley VanDoren MR. ANDREWS - - Mike Spengel ALBERT - - - - Jerry McCallum GUS..........Gilbert Merkel SWINBURNE--------Ken Tosetti RED ------ Allen Chaney GARY ------ Marvin Brune LENNY - - - David Rademacher HENRY - - - - Darrell Colonius DON - -- -- -- - Bob Wright THE POSTMAN - - Robert Johnson BERLE ------ Merle Vanzant I’ll mow you down, freshmen! ?956 'Plow The juniors entertained the seniors, faculty, and the school board at the Junior-Senior Prom on May 11, 1956, in the beautifully decorated gym. The decorations centered around the theme Moonlight and Roses” with a waterfall and a rose trellis attracting much attention. Music was furnished by Chaw Mank and his orchestra. The wonderful evening was brought to a close with the last chord of enchanting music. ?957 Prom queen and escort On May 17, 1957, the Junior Class entertained the Seniors with a beautiful Prom, entitled Blue Hawaii. The gym was decorated with palm trees, tropical fish, orchids, and a setting sun over the water -which was the main attraction. The coronation ceremony, in which Miss Barbara Cole was crowned 1957 Prom Queen, highlighted the evening. Barbara and her escort, Curtis Hopwood, reigned over the occasion. Isn't the music divine? Hula cuties Sitting this one out Like our costumes? I sentence you... (?1 Z4 ‘Datf, Senior farewell Prize winners Never felt more like stagin' the blues Senior box The 1957 Class Day was held on the afternoon of May 23. Hilarious stunts portraying the seniors kept the audience roaring. The Class Day pennant, given each year to the class presenting the best skit, was awarded to the Sophomores. The Junior Octette, the Senior Sextette, and Connie Jostes' solo made up the day’s musical entertainment. The seniors read their will and prophecy and then retired to the school campus where they buried their box of prized memories. The day ended with the Class Day Dance sponsored by the seniors. acccilcuviectte Baccalaureate services for the Senior Class were held on Sunday evening, May 26, in the South School Gymnasium, The service was conducted by the Ministerial Alliance of Nokomis. The seniors benefited from the inspiring message, delivered by the Reverend John S. Rhine, entitled, Where Do You Think You Are Going? Joy Kettelkamp sang a vocal solo, and three juniors played an instrumental trio. @o K ne tce He tt On May 29, Commencement exercises for the senior class were held in the South School gym. This marked the biggest moment, as well as the last milestone, in the seniors' high school careers. The graduation address, entitled You and Yourself, ” was given by Professor Gilbert Kettelkamp of the University of Illinois. The program included several musical selections by the Unit Band, a song by the senior girls, a flute-oboe duet, and talks by the valedictorian and the salutatorian. After the presentation of the class by Mr. Bertolino, the seniors were presented their diplomas by the president of the board. Linda Pretner, Nancy Tossi, Maxine Ruffing, Bernadine Tosetti. The student body truly deserved to be proud this past season of their five energetic cheerleaders. These girls did a wonderful job leading the fans in enthusiastic yells and cheers and in showing the players that we were really backing them. Good work, girls! Jo Ann Williams, Substitute First row: D. Gibson, B. Wright, J. Skinner, V. Micklautz, B, Spindel, B. Blix, K. Tosetti, B. DeWerff, D. Rademacher, C. Ruffing, J. Cearlock. Second row: R. Zueck, J. Wright, D. Graden, B. Fox, B. May, E. Williams, R. Johnson, D. Pocock, G. Hinton, J. Prevedel, K. Spracklen. Third row: M. Vanzant, Manager; R. Busch, Manager; J. Durbin, G. King, R. Bagley, D. Flowers, C. Alley, J. Zionic, B. Kates, H. Gonet, J. Keating, P. Colonius. Fourth row: Coach Calvin, Coach Marrs, J. Zupanci, D. Pollman, S. Hinkle, G. Croon, P. Cain, R. Mills, E. Jurkoshek, H, Lakin, B. Goodwin. The 1956 Redskins were a spirited and speedy team that won new respect as a member of the South Central Conference. Their hard play, hard tacking, and never-say-die team spirit made every game a pleasure to watch. They won four out of eight games. They executed the upset of the year with a 25-0 victory over Ex-Champ Mt. Olive and barely lost to Champ Carlinville 19-18. All-Conference laurels went to Micklautz, Blix, and Ruffing. Micklautz was named on the second little All-State Team as a tackle and Ruffing concluded a fine high school career that saw him average 11.4 yards a carry as he gained 2595 yards in 227 attempts. Jerry Cearlock was the team’s leading tackier. Coach Bob Calvin has seen the Redskins win eleven of their last seventeen games. Redskins Win 41-7 FrL Oyer ferth western 15 yard unnecessary penalty was chan Benld which put th • Benld 15. Gibson can and a.first down to ti; RufUgMg nt arom L On thf iged ove : scored kl as the f 27-19 Uf o? espite Redskins Scalp Mt. OliveRHAg rhursda J The Redskins are at home I tonight (Thursday , for a non-1 conference clash with Northwestern. The game will start at tffltokiritablc Redskins, whil H Hiakc the wrong mgl ■r Hhe right time, stJ r g HEcoring Kffa's leadh WHIHi png, the Redskit Ki J ■topped offen.sivRB � g jlWjP Rfespie only ■Perceptions stoppea R| K e drives and backfire ' j|M Jor the ' pponenfc a , v. ln yc ■Regulars b ■ that lost te game. That against c [t Olive, flays Gillesp fcgk, the Red: Freshman-Sophoinor Nokomis Sul First Defeat Season On I iestern r10 yards 1 started KT the the extra over the eived th •eturned pis 24. 7. iwing kt ’ e his own fe to punch - own as -J Ride M P-7:30C | to ups felons pc identii I 2 losse Rfeated id Carlint won from v. ed to 1 . forthwesi directed ■town to t ■khuvr Cl Benld Wllsboro zBBBF 7. The Redskins 14-0, Southwest T dove JPw jn raced a-to score. Gib-xtra point on western 41-7 f$56 'pootfciCt ‘jRec td Nokomis 34 Girard 0 Nokomis 32 Southwestern 6 Nokomis 19 Benld 27 Nokomis 20 Gillespie 38 Nokomis 41 Northwestern 7 Nokomis 18 Staunton 26 Nokomis 18 Carlinville 19 1. C. Ruffing 2. D. Rademacher 3. B. Wright 4. J. Skinner 5. D. Gibson 6. B. May 7. K. Tosetti 8. V. Micklautz 9. G. Hinton. 10. J. Wright 11. B. Blix 12. B. DeWerff 13. J. Cearlock 14. B. Spindel cutcC 0J%cutfiyen ffutuon, cL4 ietfciCC First row: P. Colonius, Manager; D. O’Malley, R. Westphal, C. Alley, G. King, G. Kessinger, G. Miles, B. Spengel, D, Flowers, B. Paddock, D. Whitten, Manager. Second row; Coach Calvin, H. Gonet, B. Kates, J. Zionic, G. Hinton, R. Bagley, S. Hinkle, B. De-Werff, J. Keating, R. Van Doren, L. Oltmann, L. Epley. The Junior Varsity Squad ended its 1956-57 campaign with seven wins and eleven defeats. The team was composed mostly of Freshmen. In coming years these boys will help the varsity squad with the experience gained in the games they played. 1956-57 RECORD Nokomis 35 Nokomis 33 Nokomis 28 Nokomis 54 Nokomis 67 Nokomis 27 Nokomis 30 Nokomis 26 Nokomis 48 Nokom is 33 Nokomis 45 Nokomis 30 Nokomis 46 Nokomis 45 Nokomis 44 Nokomis 52 Nokomis 21 Nokomis 39 Witt 25 Morrisonville 22 Raymond 23 Gillespie 55 Staunton 47 Carlinville 36 Southwestern 27 Benld 25 Morrisonville 53 Carlinville 53 Mt. Olive 51 Benld 42 Gillespie 50 Staunton 67 Girard 52 Raymond 42 Southwestern 35 Mt. Olive 57 Z4 et zlC First row: K. Spracklen, B. Whalen, J, Cearlock, D. Rademacher, B. Wright, J. Welge, Manager. Second row: Coach Marrs, D. Gibson, J. Skinner, B. Fox, J. Aumann, E. Voils. As foreseen by many at the beginning of the 1956-57 Basketball season, our team lacked the experience that wins ball games and, as a result of this, suffered a very poor over-all season. Even with losses greatly outnumbering the wins, the team did show some outstanding caliber of play in several games, including the Paris Holiday Tournament, where they beat a tough Bethalto five and held Paris to a first half tie. These two games alone showed the potentials of our underclassmen. Nokomis 59 Witt 34 Nokomis 64 Morrisonville 45 Nokomis 57 Raymond 76 Nokomis 42 Gillespie 55 Nokomis 55 Staunton 66 Nokomis 54 Carlinville 63 Nokomis 49 Southwestern 56 Nokomis 67 Paris Holiday Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis ?956 ?957 Sad etfciU ‘jRecovct Tournament (Bethalte) 60 42 Paris Holiday Tournament (Paris) 70 66 Benld 73 60 Morrisonville 67 52 Kincaid Tournament (Raymond) 68 62 Carlinville 78 52 Mt. Olive 77 53 Benld 49 63 Gillespie 71 54 Staunton 60 57 Girard 70 57 Raymond 63 53 Southwestern 65 67 Mt. Olive 85 54 Regional Tournament (Kincaid) 59 Nc o. 1. E. Voils 2. D. Rademacher 3. B. Fox 4. J. Aumann 5. K. Spracklen 6. B. Wright 7. D. Gibson 8. B. Whalen 9. J. Skinner 10. J. Cearlock edsldns Win t Conference ame Friday oV Nokomis turned back a press • attack by Benld in the wanin minutes of play to triumph 53 49, Friday evening at the Soutl School gym. £oac4ed and Tttcuuzyesui iteosians win Compete At' Paris Dec. 26-29 126, 1.30 p. rr larman (Dar lock wefl with 14 m Wright fom gan and Kf Bethalto wt respectively. lie. 26, 3:00 p. rr ft. Pulaski. ec. 26, 7:00 p. rr :atur) vs Wai Nokop omis Redskins drop-d fought contest to m’s Plasa Birds in outing of last wee1'' of 56-49 at the Stray evening. .4 1 hern, on the ey's field goals first arnmet 13 inm ontim SSF asa the fourt ES rn bounc BP s turned c and won goir arlock and ed the RedskiniB ee while Dave raj runner-up witl olsey and Wagg for the Birds wit! respectively. Rox Score 15SW second J957 07'tac6 (Picture on opposite page) First row: G. King, R. Jones, G. Arkebauer, J. Prevedel, B. Spindel, D. Rademacher, D, Eddington, H. Gonet. Second row: Coach Calvin, B. Wright, B. Whalen, J. Zionic, C. Ruffing, V. Wright, D. Boehler, J. Durbin, J. Cearlock. Third row: S. Jaros, J. Skinner, B. Fox, J. Boarman, R. Johnson, D. Gibson, B. May, R. Zueck. The 1957 track team, under the able coaching of Bob Calvin, was probably one of the finest that Nokomis has ever produced. Undefeated in dual meet competition for the second straight year and placing high in all major meets that they participated in, the Redskins set new school records as they hard-worked their way through tough competition. The highlights of the season were the battle with Carlinville for the Conference Championship and the State District Meet in which four Redskins qualified for the State finals. Charles Ruffing won the 100 yard dash; the 880 yard relay team placed second to qualify. The relay team, composed of Ruffing, Skinner, Gibson, and May, ran the half-mile in 1:36.0 for a new school record. Ruffing ran the 100 yard relay in the brilliant time of :10 flat to break the conference and school records. John Skinner continued his record-setting pace by lowering the high hurdle mark to :15. 6 and the low hurdles to :21. 0. He high jumped a near record 5’H . Bob May was named team captain. His determination typified the 1957 Redskins. Varsity letters were awarded to: Captain May, Skinner, Ruffing, Gibson, Gary Arkebauer, Dave Rademacher, Bob Spindel, Bernard Whalen, Bill Fox, Jerry Zionic, Joe Boarman, Don Eddington, Steve Jaros, Jim Prevedel, Virgil Wright, and Wesley Hunt. Tfteet eco cU Nokomis 85 Staunton 28 Nokomis 67 Hillsboro 50 Greenville 22 Nokomis 46 Carlinville 73 Benld 29 Nokomis 83 Raymond 35 Nokomis 81 Gillespie 37 Conference Meet Second Place Pana Open Third Place Shelbyville Open Fourth Place State District Fifth Place ?957 Soac zCC (Picture on opposite page.) First row: E. Epley, D. O'Malley, G. Hinton, R. Costa, J. Wright, B. DeWerff, J. Aumann, G. Croon. Second row: Coach Marrs, C. Alley, L. Redeker, J. Staples. A. Hoffman, C. Huber, G. Kessinger, L. House. Not in picture; L. DeWerff, H. Gonet, S. Jaros, D. Rademacher, R. Wright, J. Zionic. Nokomis ended its 1957 Baseball season with three wins, seven losses, and one tie. Lack of experience played the major role in the season, with several freshmen playing at Key positions. These boys will in time develop but were not capable of getting that hit or executing the play at the right time. Joe Wright carried the pitching chores and pitched several fine games, but lacked support. Dave Rademacher showed good form in relief pitching and in the several times that he started. Richard Costa was perhaps the most experienced man on the team and handled the catching expertly. Bob Wright at third base, along with Rademacher at first, provided the only other experience on the infield. Other boys who helped out were Leo Epley at shortstop; Jerry Zionic and Bob Kates in left field; Hubert Gonet at third; Bill DeWerff in right field, and George Hinton in center field. These, excepting DeWerff and Hinton, were freshmen and will undoubtedly provide a strong nucleus for a better Redskin team in future seasons. 1957 RECORD BATTING AVERAGES AB R H Average Nokomis 3 Springfield Nokomis 5 Mt. Olive Nokomis 4 Mt. Olive Nokomis 3 Taylorville Nokomis 8 Carlinville Nokomis 12 Carlinville Nokomis 1 Staunton 4 4 4 1 9 0 7 10 5 5 7 Wright, J. Zionic DeWerff Huber Rademacher O’Malley Gonet Wright, B. Kates Aumann Epley Jaros Hinton Costa 20 4 7 .350 27 6 7 .259 80 2 .250 31 4 7 .222 27 5 6 .222 28 3 6 .214 28 5 6 .214 13 0 2 .154 26 5 4 .153 27 4 4 .149 13 1 1 .076 17 2 1 .059 12 0 0 .000 40 0 .000 Nokomis 0 Staunton Nokomis 2 Southwestern Nokomis 1 Southwestern Nokomis 1 District Tournament (Gillespie) Epiy O’Malley DeWerff j. Wright iZionlc [Hinton xrieht bounced to Zionic doubled, irprff scoring- Katers groun SoSlhit.Zruns.lerto 6th Inning . Q Mt Olive: Kieser walked. w � “Ser° etounjjd fielder’s choice. Stiewaf i0o o« it innir f$56 7fi ic6 First row: B. Spindel, V. Wright, B. Whalen, B. Wright, C. Herpstreith, G. Merkel, B. May, R. Schaefer, J. Skinner. Second row: D. Rhodes, D. Rademacher, J. Prevedel, J. Williams, G. Arkebauer, D. Gibson, B. Blix, Coach Calvin. Third row: E. Williams, B. Jones, D. Boehler, W. Rhine, D. Pocock, K. Spracklen, D. Eddington, W. Smith, L. Oltmans. Fourth row: V. Micklautz, L. Janssen, R. Johnson, B. Fox, L. Erickson, W. Hunt, G. Hinton, R. Zueck. Nokomis' 1956 track team in their second year of track lacked experience but surprised everyone with a memorable season by finishing third in the Conference Meet and by going undefeated in dual meet competition. They proved to be record breakers by establishing seven new school marks. New records were set by Gil Merkel, in the shot put with a heave of 49’3”, and in the discus 147’7”; John Skinner, high hurdles :16.4 seconds and the low hurdles in :21. 5 seconds; Bob May, 100, :10.3 seconds; Charles Herpstreith, 221, :23.4 seconds; the 880 yard relay team comprised of May, Herpstreith, Skinner, and Charles Ruffing ran the distance in 1:40.5. Duane Rhodes was named Captain of the team. Coach Bob Calvin awarded varsity letters to: Gilbert Merkel, John Williams, Roger Schaefer, Duane Rhodes, Charles Herpstreith, Bob May, John Skinner, Dave Rademacher, Jim Prevedel, Bob Wright, Bill Blix, Virgil Wright, Bernard Whalen, Gary Arkebauer, Bob Spindel. Bill Fox, and Dave Gibson. ?956 ‘Sade zlC First row: R. Costa, J, Cearlock, R. Schaefer, R. Sanders, C. Herpstreith, D. Rademacher, C. Huber, Coach Marrs. Second row: B. DeWerff, D. O’Malley, J. Staples, J. Wright, C. Ruffing, B, Fox, J. Meiners, G. Hinton, J. Aumann, K. Sparcklen. 1956 RECORD Nokomis 9 Taylorville 8 Nokomis 7 Pana 6 Nokomis 16 Carlinville 0 Nokomis 2 Staunton 9 Nokomis 1 Gillespie 10 Nokomis 8 Mt. Olive 9 Nokomis 15 Hillsboro 6 Nokomis 5 Southwestern 0 Nokomis 1 Springfield 7 Nokomis 2 Mt. Olive 7 Nokomis 3 Springfield 5 Nokomis 9 Taylorville 3 Nokomis 4 District Tournament (Pana) 6 Nokomis 10 District Tournament (Taylorville) 3 BATTING AVERAGES AB R H Average DeWerff 3 0 2 .667 Ruffing 29 8 12 .414 Hinton 37 10 13 .351 Sanders 47 8 16 .341 Herpstreith 43 13 12 .279 B. Wright 30 10 7 .234 J. Wright 43 7 9 .209 Fox 5 0 1 .200 Cearlock 32 8 6 .187 Aumann 6 0 1 .167 Meiners 20 2 3 .150 Costa 29 1 3 .135 Schaefer 17 3 2 .116 Rademacher 38 8 3 .094 C. Huber 11 1 1 .090 O'Malley 8 0 0 .000 Settlor s4ctivitce DARLENE ALTOM.............Aug. 6, 1939. Play 4; JCL 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. LARRY BOCK................May 9, 1939. FFA 1, 2, 3. 4; Industrial Arts Club 3. WM. L. BUECHSENSCHUETZ Oct. 21, 1939. Chorus 3, Senior Sextet 4; Play 3; Camera Club Vice President 2; N Club President 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 2, 3; Escort Football Carnival 3, and Valentine Carnival 3. MARVIN BRUNE............July 16, 1939. Play 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Basketball 2; Track 2. FRANCES CACHERA - - - - May 27, 1939. Play 4; Spanish Club 2; Drama Club 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. ALLEN CHANEY ------ July 29, 1939. Play 4; Spanish Club 3; Industrial Arts Club 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2; Football 2; Track 2. GERALD CHAUSSE............Oct. 4, 1939. Play 3; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2. JOSEPH A. CHAUSSE --------Oct. 10, 1939. FFA 1, 2, 3, Vice President 4; Industrial Arts Club 2, 2; Track 3. DARRELL K. COLONIUS - - May 16, 1939. Play 4; FFA 1, 2. 3,4; Industrial Arts Club 2, 3; Annual Staff 3,4; Camera Club 2, 3; Track 2, 3. RICHARD COSTA ----- Sept. 5, 1939. President 3; Spanish Club 3, Vice President 4; Art Club 2; Annual Staff 4; N Club 2, 3,4; Football 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; ValentineKing4. SANDY CROON...............Feb. 26, 1940. Chorus 3, 4; Play 4; JCL 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3; News Staff 2; Annual Staff 4; FHA 1, 2; GAA 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3,4, Vice President 2; Valentine Attendant 2, Queen 4. LARRY DOOLEY ----- April 29, 1940. Art Club President; Camera Club 2, 3, President 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; FAA 1. DALE DURAND- ----- Jan. 7, 1939. Industrial Arts Club 2, 3, 4. DONALD M. EDDINGTON - Aug. 20, 1939. Spanish Club 4; Track 3.4. LESTER WAYNE FLEMING - May 20, 1939. FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. AUDREY JEAN GOODWIN - - Sept. 18, 1939. Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Chorus 2, 3,4; Sextet 3, 4; Girls’ Trio 4; Play 3,4; Spanish Club 1; Student Council 4; FHA 1; GAA 1, 2, 3,4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. RAYMOND HANCOCK-----------Feb. 10, 1938. FFA 4; Industrial Arts Club 1; Track 2. DELLA HOUSE...............Dec. 19, 1938. Play 3; Drama Club 3; JCL 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2. 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. RICHARD IVY................Jan. 12, 1939. FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA JEAN JANSAN - - Mar. 9, 1939. Chorus 3, 4; Student Librarian 3; Drama Club 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3; GAA 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3. LOREN JANSSEN ----- Nov. 24, 1939. Play 3,4; Industrial Arts Club 2,3,4; FFA 1; Student Council 3; N” Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3. STEVE JAROS- ------ Oct. 7, 1939. Chorus 1; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Drama Club 3; Annual Staff 3; N Club 4; Football 2; Baseball 4. MARGARET ANN JOHNSON - Nov. 28, 1939. Play 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2; Football Attendant 3. ROBERT LEE JOHNSON--------April 16. 1939. Play 4; Industrial Arts Club 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3,4; Track 2, 3, 4. CHARLES ROBERT JONES - - Oct. 27, 1939. FFA 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Track 2,3,4; Boys’ State 3. PATRICIA ANN KEYS - - - July 17, 1939. Pep Club 3. ELIZABETH LAWLER - - - - Oct. 8, 1939. Secretary 4; Play 3, 4; Drama Club 3; JCL 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Pep Club 4. JERRY McCALLUM ----- Dec. 6, 1939. Chorus 4; Play 3, 4; Drama Club 3; Industrial Arts Club 3; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3. MARY McCLAIN ----- Aug. 14, 1939. Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Senior Sextet 4; Play 4; JCL 2, 3,4; GAA 1, 2,3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4. DONNA JEAN MANSFIELD - - Vice President 1; Chorus 2, 3; Play 3, 4; Drama Club 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; GAA 2, 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Valentine Queen Attendant 1; Carnival Queen Attendant 4. JANET MARLEY..............Chorus 2; Play 3, 4; JCL 1, 2, 3. 4; Drama Club 3; Annual Staff 3, 4;GAA 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Attendant Valentine Queen 1; Carnival Queen Attendant 4. ROBERT MAY................Oct. 7, 1939. FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; ”N” Club 3, 4; Football 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 2, 3, 4. BRENDA LOU MELIN - - - - Dec. 22, 1939. Class Treasurer 3,4; Chorus 2,4; Senior Sextet 4; Play 3,4; News Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; JCL 2. 3, 4; FHA 1, 2; Drama Club 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Valentine Attendant 3; DAR Award. OT. RFRT MFRKFI Vice President 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; N” Club 2, 3,4; Escort Football Carnival 3, and Valentine Carnival 3. VICTOR L. MICKLAUTZ - - Oct. 23, 1939. Vice President 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; Industrial Arts Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 2, 3; ”N Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Carnival King 4. WILLIAM H. MOON - - - - May 13, 1939. Band 1, 2; Class President 2; Student Council 1, 2, Vice President 4; Industrial Arts Club 2; Annual Staff 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2; Track 2; N” Club 2, 3, 4. SADIE NEWCOME ----- Mar. 8, 1940. Chorus 1,2; Play 4; Librarian 2; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3; News Staff 2, 3; Pep Club 4. JAMES R. PREVEDEL - - - Sept. 18, 1939. Industrial Arts Club 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 3, 4; N” 4. DAVID DAY RADEMACHER - Mar. 4, 1939. President 1,4; Chorus 3; Spanish Club 2, 3,4, Vice President 2, Treasurer 3; News Staff 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3,4; N Club 2, 3,4; Football Escort 2, and Valentine 4. NORMA JEAN RECK - - - - Dec. 23, 1939. Chorus 2, 3,4; Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Drama Club 3; FHA 1, 2; JCL 2, 3. 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. CHARLES RUFFING - - - - Nov. 1, 1938. Football 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1. 2,3; Track 2,4; N Club 2,3,4. VALERIE RUFFING...............Oct. 16, 1939. Drama Club 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Carnival Queen 3. BONNIE LOUISE SCRIBNER - - Nov. 13, 1939. Play 4; FHA 2: GAA 1. 4; Pep Club 3; Play 4. ELAINE SIEVERS...............April 5, 1939. Play 4; Band 1, 2; Drama 3; JCL 1, 2, 3; Chapel Organist 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; FHA 1, 3; Pep Club 2, 3. MICHAEL SPENGEL ----- Feb. 17, 1940. Play 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior Sextet 4; Boys’ Quartet 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3; News Staff 3; Annual Staff 3; Camera Club 2, 3; Drama Club 3; Basketball 1, 2. JAMES E. STAPLES - - - - - Dec. 10, 1939. Industrial Arts Club 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Track 2,4; Basketball 2. THOMAS STAUDER--------------April 4, 1939. Play 3; Industrial Arts Club 2. 3; FFA 1. KENNETH TOSETTI-------------July 7, 1938. Play 4; Industrial Arts Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 2; ”N Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Camera Club 1, 2. PATRICIA TOSSI--------------Mar. 18, 1940. Secretary 3; Chorus 3,4; Play 3,4; Drama Club 3; JCL Sec- retary 2; News Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Valentine Attendant 2. ARLEY LEE VAN DOREN---------Oct. 31, 1939. Play 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club 2, 3; FFA 1, 2, 3,4. MERLE VANZANT ----- Aug. 27, 1938. Play 4; Industrial Arts Club 2; Football Manager 3, 4; N” Club 4. JUDITH ANNE VERNETTI - - Jan. 19, 1940. Chorus 3, 4; Play 3, 4; JCL 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2; Drama Club 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; EDWARD VOILS ------ Vice President 4; Play 3; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3; Camera Club 2; Drama Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Track 2; Boys’ State 3. JOHN V. WELGE ------ Jan. 25, 1939. Football 2; Basketball Manager 4. MARILYN WHARTON - - - - March 11, 1939. Chorus 3, 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; Play 4; News Staff 1, 4; Student Council Treasurer 3; JCL 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Drama Club 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Favorite 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Valentine Queen’s Attendant 1, and Football 2; Carnival Queen 3. JO ANN WILLIAMS ----- Oct. 11, 1939. Chorus 2, 3; Senior Sextet 4; Play 3, 4; Student Council 2; Drama Club 3; Annual Staff 3,4; JCL 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Carnival Queen Attendant 2; Valentine Queen Attendant 3,4. DONNA WOODHOUSE - - - Dec. 16, 1939. Chorus Accompanist 4; Play 4; Annual Staff 3,4; News Staff 3,4; Drama Club 3; JCL 2, 3, 4; FHA 1; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH WRIGHT...............Aug. 24, 1938. Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; N Club 2, 3, 4. ROBERT WRIGHT ----- July 2, 1937. Secretary-Treasurer 1; Vice President 2; Chorus 3; Play 3,4; News Staff 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Football 2, 3, 4, Manager 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; N Club 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4; Valentine Escort 2, 3. VIRGIL WRIGHT ------ July 5, 1939. Chorus 4; Student Council 2; Camera Club 2; FFA 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; N” Club 4. ?957 Sevtuvi ‘P'tfifeAeccf On the N.H.S. campus in the year 62, We gathered to find out just what was new. There was President Rademacher, chiefly called Dave, Who became anti-social and lives in a cave. Then there’s Vice-Eddie Voils, who hailed from Fillmore, Married the girl who in '57 was a sophomore. Betty Lawler was the secretary of our illustrious class; She now owns a filling station and sells high octane gas. Brenda Melin was treasurer and now lives at St. Paul; You should see her ride that tractor to plow in the fall. Jo Ann Williams settled down in Nokomis town no less; You should see how Keele’s Cleaners have taught her to press. Larry Dooley's big switch became quite an issue; When he gave up chemistry to sell cleansing tissue. Mike Spengel is a doctor in the African jungle; Not one Monkey appendectomy has he been known to bungle. Sandy Croon, the gal who had men as her slaves, Is now a top sergeant in the U. S. Waves. Arley Van Doren, who as Pop, was a scream, Now owns an office building in New Orleans. Steve and Vic are the authors of a well-known book; Its title--to be sure— How to Stay off the Hook. Marilyn Wharton, who hated the Marines with a passion, Now models lingerie of the latest fashion. And little Pat Keys, who was a fiery red-head, Now picks peas on her old homestead. Allen Chaney and Dale Durand are now partners in crime; They sell real true diamonds for only one dime. Jerry McCallum now lives in China; He has sixteen wives and says, Nothin' could be finahl Norma Reck is now one of our government heads; She was the only one that could argue with the Reds. You remember Ma Kettle of movie-land fame; Well, she and Janet Marlet are one and the same. Joe, Bobby, and Virgil are famous for writing a song, The title is If You Can't Be Wright, Be Wrong. The Bills Moon and Blix made news with their rocket ship. They are stranded in space--not enough gas for the return trip. Andrey, Frances, Mary, Darlene, as a chorus made such a hit They are working at Ciro's because they just couldn't quit. Margaret Johnson who at N.H. S. loved horses so, Now takes bets on the races and makes a pile of dough. Bonnie Scribner was always a real quiet gal; But, now, she lectures on Let the Wife Be Boss instead of a Pal. Miss Hogue told Loren and John that liquids made up the earth’s core. They didn't believe her and digging a hole there now is their chore. You will always remember the famous Fleming--Wayne; He won a gold record for singing You’re Loving Me Insane. Kenny Tosetti has won the Nobel Prize; He discovered how to return toothpaste to the tube. Surprise! We must give a record of Prince Larry Bock; He married Princess Margaret Rose and gave the world a shock. Richard Costa, as a movie star, stays under cover; He now has top billing as The Italian Lover. Don Eddington, who was planning a paratrooper’s life, Is now domesticated and has a six-foot wife. Ray Hancock and Rich Ivy are archaeologists in the ruins of Rome; They are having so much fun they don't want to come home. Barb Janson who married Darrel Becker in June ’57, Had sextuplets; so their kids now number eleven. The Roberts Johnson and Jones are railroad tycoons. Their railroads don't have any tracks; so you can get there real soon. Aggie, Judy, and Della, who in school were chums; Are still together as educated bums. Gil Merkel, who used to run a Tasty Freeze, Is now a telephone operator and says, Number, Please? Bob May in school heckled his English teacher; But he's surely changed his ways 'cause now he's a preacher. Valerie and Chuck need no billing at all. They both give lessons at the Ruffings Dance Hall. The Chausse cousins, Gerald and Joe, Now paint road signs that say, Caution, Slow! Marvin and Whitey, who won the $64, 000 Question; For a way to spend their money, now need a suggestion. Elaine and Sadie, two wonderful girls, Now have a job combing Elvis's curls. Jim Prevedel and Merle, the pie-eating champs, Lie in the hospital with the gooseberry cramps. Staples and Stauder, brave men so bold. Are now real nervous and chain-smoke Old Golds. Donna and Pat, who love raising snakes, Now know writing this prophecy, was their biggest mistake! Xaylor Publishing Company Blankenberg ft ers Free Press Progress Mrosko Studio Thanks to all those who have helped make this book possible. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS c ssmmtmma sf StftfJffSf YtVfM S!® K Jh vst'rcf'S «« w� Rwawiwnwswi! pAo -mrofe- YEARBOOKS'