Normal Community High School - Echoes Yearbook (Normal, IL)

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September 2 September 9 September 12 September 19 September 24 October 2-3 November 10 November 14 November 26 December 17 December 19 January 5 January 7 January 15-16 January 24 January 27 January 28 Highlights of 47- Z8 Midgets roamed the halls again as school opened. F. F. A. boys astonished all during informal initiation. Student Council sponsored first all-school mixer. New journalism class presented N. C. H. S with her first printed issue of the Inkspot. Bill Sievekng won radio as supersalesman in Student Council maga- zine sale and contest. HOMECOMING. Spike Jones and his City Slickers, alias our own band captured annual Stunt Show award. Lougean Cutter reigned as Queen over all festivities. Ironmen lost 15-6 to Pontiac Indians in the game under the new lights. American Education Week-Open House. Parents saw their brain- children in action. Actors and actresses lived their parts in the all school presentation of Stardust Senior class initiated student participant assembly with readings, skits, and songs. Combined forces of band and chorus aroused the spirit of Christmas at annual winter concert. Christmas party with food and fun for everyone. Gifts were given by that ever generous man, St. Nick. No more classes 'till '48! Back to school and only five months left for those lucky seniors! Students all slicked up and smiling-for Corinne's Studio and the Refverie. Ye olde semester exams caused many hectic hours of cramming. Saying of the week, quote, I'll just die if I don't pass those tests! Dancing silhouettes in Deep Purple carried out the theme of the third annual Thespian Moonlight Masquerade. F. H. A. gals entertained men of I. A. T. A. and F. F. A. at an old fashioned box social. Junior assembly turned out to be a vaudeville show with the added attraction of Geraldine, the wonderful horse.

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February 4 February 11 February 24 February 25 February 28 March 8 March 24 March 26 April 3 April 21 April 23 April 29 May 13 May 21 May 30 June 4 Highlights of 47- 54 Ironmen upset Raiders of Bloomington 37-36! Had assembly in honor of the great victory. Fifteen brains initiated into the National Honor Society. Inkspot staff sponsored first variety show-budding entertainers proved that variety is the spice of life. Laughs and fun for everyone at the student assembly given by the sophomores. Ambitious dramatists entered a district speech contest with orations, humorous, serious and verse readings. Teachers convened -no school for us. Freshmen talents were numerous as all contributed in making their assembly a successful one. Easter came early this year and the students welcomed a ten day va- cation from studies. Music aspirants entered the district solo and ensemble contest at Clinton with hopes of winning state awards. - The Latin classes celebrated the founding of Rome by having a Roman banquet-togas, slaves and all. The slaves were the first year stu- dents, who waited on their elders hand and foot. Congratulations went to the all-Thespian cast for their performance in the spring play. Fathers of F. F. A.'ers were the guests at a Father-Son banquet. Thespians initiated new members at an honor banquet. The best Thes- pian and honor Thespian were awarded plaques. Juniors out-did themselves as they decorated for that most important event, the prom. Impressive baccalaureate services gave the young and old alike a thought for the future. COMMENCEMENT. Seniors start a new career, one of being citizens of the future. Farewell, alma mater!