Onarga Township High School - Onarquois Yearbook (Onarga, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1943 volume:

’43 ONARQUOIS (O T. H. S. Annual — formerly Status Quo) Stars of Today” Published by the Onarquois Staff of ONARGA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Volume 4 ONARGA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Table of CONTENTS Staff Dedication Board of Education Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Athletics Curricular Extra Curricular Debris Honors Autographs EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Darleen McFadden Associate Editor Assistant Editor Roy White Doris McFadden Business Manager Bob Dannehl Make Up Editor Ronald Black Production Editor Duane Cultra Assist. Production Editor Sponsor - Lloyd Keever Mrs. Jeanne Gray STAFF WRITERS Ferris Crozier Bill Tadlock Betty Cox Gleason Thorne Marilyn Davis Rolland Tilstra Wayne Lee Rebecca Orr John Uphoff Elsie Wright Evelyn Reuck Jack Wright Dorothy Fishback DEDICATION TO - - Our Boys in the Army Khaki, Navy Blue, and Marine Green, and Coast Guard. Boys, you that are now the alumni of Onarga High, how does it feel to be on your own? How does it feel not to have anyone to fall back on when your cash is running low? You boys are the future for America. As you look back to the days that were spent at O. T. H. S. how can you answer the question “What were you doing there?” Were you building or were you tearing down? The answer to that question I’m sure for all of you graduates is that you were trying to build. You must all try to build for your own future a better nation, for you and for your families. While you were here in the old Alma Mater you were building for the town, for the school, and for yourself a better place to live. That is what you are doing now, trying to make a better world. Remember how the teachers used to kick you around? Well, that is what you used to think, isn’t it? Now I believe that you have changed your mind, you kinda wish that they had done a little more kicking instead of letting you off so easy. Remember how you used to want to skip that darn hard class, well what was the difference you’d be there tomorrow. Probably most of you are wishing that you had gone that day instead of missing it. It means a lot to a boy in the armed forces to have all that he can know at his fingertips. Remember how you used to fight for the O. T. H. S. on the field in sports? Remember how you used to fight for her in the class rooms? You thought that she was about the dearest thing that there was then. Well boys, we have a much bigger fight going on now, that many of you are or will be soon in. You are fighting for your country just as hard or harder than you fought for the Alma Mater. You put everything in it that you have. You are not slacking now, for it means not only your life, but many other lives if you don’t win that battle or take that point. We must have a total victory and you boys are the ones that are doing it. We are proud to say that you boys came from Onarga High School and we are glad to say that you are our part of the alumni. We know that the boys that don’t come back will have the praise of all the people of the world, but it will be the little town of Onarga who can do the homage and honor that they deserve. We all will be saying that you are the alumni of the Red and White. Alumni of Onarga — boys there are no finer than you. We take great stock in you, and we know that you will not let us down. Remember that all of us are back of all of you. Keep in there fighting and we will win the victory and the peace. 5nou' in Spring I sat and watched, likewise I thought, What a prank of nature could have wrought, Such an odd — yet lovely, thing, Not wind or rain, but snow, in spring. It came frcm some place, we knew not where; It crowded out our weather, fair. From whence it came, we did not know— Yet there it was, in April, snow. —Robert Dannehl. MR. LOUIS SCHNURR Member of Board MR. LOUIS WILKEN Member of Board MR. LLOYD ORR Member of Board MYRLE GOODWIN Mr. Goodwin is the Principal of O. T. H. S. He attended the University of Michigan and Northwestern University where he received his B. S. and M. S. As Mr. Goodwin likes to work with Freshmen, he teaches their English class. For his hobby he likes beating; it seems he just can’t get away from the Navy. WILMA JUNE DRYDEN —attended the University cf Illinois, where she received her B. A. She teaches English II, III. and IV. Miss Dryden is the sponsor of the Juniors and Thespians. Her hobby is dramatics. She soon will be singing “I’m In the Navy Now”. WOODROW BAKER —attended Indiana State Teachers College where he obtained his B. Ed. He teaches General Business. Typing II. Shorthand I and II. He is basketball, football and track coach. Being an out-of-doors man, his hobbies arc ccaching. hunting and swimming. He is also assistant sponsor cf the Junior class. J. FRED FEHR —obtained his education at North Central College, and the Violin College of Chicago. He teaches Orchestra and all instruments. His hobby is photography. JEANNE GRAY —received her education at Purdue University and Illinois State Normal University where she received her B. of Ed. Mrs. Gray teaches World History, Civics, Economics, Girls’ Physical Education and is the sponsor cf the Onarquois and G. A. A. She is also assistant sponsor of the Senior class. Her hobbies are reading and sports. We have been wondering if she is a good cook. AGNES HANSEN —attended Ripen College, Ripon, Wiconsin, and the University of Wisconsin where she did graduate work. At Ripon College she received her B. A. Miss Hansen teaches General Science. Biology, and Chemistry. She is sponsor cf the Freshmen class and Library Club. Miss Hansen is a lover of music and she is a great tennis fan, and plays golf. MRS. MARY KAY McMILLAN obtained her B. M. at Illinois Wesleyan University. She teaches Typing I and all the vocal music. She is sponsor of the Sophomore class and the Narghi News. Her favorite hobby is swimming. DWIGHT REED —is our Assistant Principal. He obtained his education at Eastern Illinois State Teachers College and the University of Illinois where he received his B. A. and M. A. respectively. Mr. Reed teaches Algebra. Geometry. General Math., and American History. He is Senior class sponsor and coaches baseball which is also his special hobby. ERNEST MOSS received his education at Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale, Illinois. He teaches Industrial Arts I. II. and III in the High School and also has the Industrial Arts classes of the Grade School. He is assistant sponsor of the Soph mores. He too is an outdoor man as his hobbies are picnicking, camping, and gardening. ARLENE SUPPES —received her education at Northern Illinois State Teachers College and the University of Illinois where she obtained her B. S. She teaches Home Economics I. II. and Advanced Home Making. Miss Suppcs also has the seventh and eighth grade girls in Home Economics. She is assistant sponsor of the Freshmen and enjoys sponoring the Home Ec. Club. Her hobbies are horseback riding and swimming. Bright Stars or Classes PHYLLIS ALTHAUS That cute blonde who is but definitely interested in Cissna Park. G. A. A.: 1. 2, 3. 4 Home Ec. Club: 3, 4 Chorus: 1. 2, 3. 4 Sec. of Class: 2 Student Council: 1 (Transfer from Thawville) LOIS BREWER What would she do without that little gray Ford — AND that precious guy who owns it. Heme Ec. Club: 1, 2. 4 Chorus: 1. 2 G. A. A.: 1. 2 RONALD BLACK The “pigskin” captain of the football xeam. Chorus: 1. 2. 3. 4 Orchestra: 1. 2. 3, 4 Football: 1. 2. 3. 4 Basketball: 2. 3 Baseball: 1, 2, 4 Onarqucis: 2. 3. 4 Narghi News: 2. 3, 4 Track: 3. 4 Class Pres.: 1 Vice Pres.: 4 Verse Reading Contest: 3 Contest Play: 3, 4 Thespians: 2. 3. Sec. 4 BETTY BURNETT The Senior songbird who hurries to the pest office after schocl, hoping for a letter with the return address of O.M.S. Orchestra: 1. 2, 3, 4 Chorus: 1. 2. 3. 4 Home Ec. Club: 1. 2. 3, 4 G. A. A.: 1. 2. 3. 4 Thespians: 3. 4 Narghi News: 3. 4 Ornarquois Staff: 2. 3 Solo Contest: 2. 3 BETTIE COX Last year it was the Navy” this year it’s the “Army”. Chorus: 1, 2. 3. 4 Orchestra: 1, 2. 3, 4 Narghi News: 2, 3. 4 Onarqucis Staff: 2,. 3. 4 G. A. A.: 1. 2. 3. 4 Library Club: 2. 3. 4 Home Ec. Club: 1. 2. 3, 4 V. Pres. Library 4 PHYLLIS COLEBANK That red head who always says California here I come. Heme Ec. Club: 1. 2. 4 G. A. A.: 1, 2. 3, 4 Narghi News: 3 FERRIS CROZIER The girl who can always find scmewhere to go cn week ends. Orchestra: 1. 2. 3, 4 Chorus: 1, 2, 3. 4 G. A. A.: 1. 2. 3, 4 Ht me Ec. Club: 1. 2. 3. 4 Onarqu: is Staff: 2. 3. 4 L ibrary Club: 2. 3. 4 Narghi News: 2, 3. 4 Thespian: 3, 4 That “dizzy guy who still finds girls a problem. Orchestra: 2. 3, 4 Football: 1. 2 Track: 1. 2. 3 Thespians: 3. 4 WAYNE EVERSOLE DUANE CULTRA The class would most certainly need The First Aid treatment for shock if “Darb was ever quiet in English class. Class Pres.: 3 Football: 2, 3. 4 Baseball: 3. 4 Track: 3 Chorus: 1 Onarqucis: 2, 3, 4 Thespians: 3. 4 DOROTHY FISHBACK Will she ever make up her mind? ? ? ? ? ? G. A. A.: 3. 4 Heme Ec. Club: 1, 2 Narghi News: 2, 4 Onarquois Staff: 1. 2 Class Sec. and Treas.: 1 Library: 2. 3. 4 Pres. Library: 4 RAYMOND HERSCHER He may be bashful but he’s really get what it takes to get along with the kids. Track: 1, 2, 3 Football: 2. 3, 4 Baseball: 3. 4 Onarquois Staff: 3 DOROTHY JACKSON The little girl who can’t get Georgia off her mind. Chorus: 1. 2. 3 Thespians: 3. 4 Thespian Sec.: 4 Home Ec. Club: 1. 2 G. A. A.: 3. 4 Library Club: 2. 3, 4 Library Club Sec.: 3. 4 Class Treas.: 4 Narghi News: 4 LLOYD KEEVER The basketball captain who never gets his history too well. Chorus: 1, 2, 3. 4 Onarquois Staff: 2. 3. 4 Narghi News: 2, 4 Baseball: 1. 2. 3. 4 Football: 1. 2. 3. 4 Basketball: 1. 2, 3. Capt. 4 Track: 3 Thespians: 2. 3, V. Pres. 4 Class Pres.: 2 DARLEEN McFADDEN The busy body of the Senior Class. Orchestra: 1. 2. 3. 4 Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A.: 1. 2. 3, 4 Home Ec. Club: 1. 2. 3. 4 Thespian: 2. Sec. 3. 4 Onarquois Staff 2. 3. 4 Ed. Narghi News: 2. 3, 4 Library Staff: 2, 3, 4 Class Sec.: 2 Home Ec. Club V. Pres.: 2 WILMA NEAL That tiny girl who has “gobs cf LOVE for the Navy. Heme Ec. Club: 1. 2. 3. 4 G. A. A.: 1. 2. 3. 4 Chorus: 1, 2. 3. 4 Narghi News: 3. 4 Thespians: 3, 4 Cheerleader: 3. 4 Onarquois: 3 Heme Ec. Club V. Pres.: 1. 3 G. A. A. V. Pres.: 3 Home Ec. Club Pres.: 4 Class V. Pres.: 2 Class Sec.: 4 LEWIS OSTERBUR The mighty Senior President who isn’t much of a ladies’ man but he does like a certain Jr. girl. Football: 1. 2. 3. 4 Basketball: 4 Baseball: 2. 3. 4 Track: 1 Chorus: 1, 2. 3. 4 Onarqucis: 1. 2 Narghi News: 2. 3. 4 Class Pres.: 4 KATHLEEN REYNOLDS Nickname “Kathy” the girl who finds the Great Lakes very interesting. Chorus: 1. 2. 3. 4 G. A. A.: 1. 2, 3. 4 Home Ec. Club: 1, 2. 3. 4 Thespian: 3. 4 Narghi News: 2. 3 Onarquois Staff: 2, 3 Cheerleader: 3 BETTIE RUSSELL That Senior basketball player who is still interested in O.M.S. Home Ec. Club: 1. 2. 3. 4 G. A. A.: 1. 2. 3. 4 Onarquois: 2 Thespians: 3. 4 Chorus: 1. 2, 3. 4 HAROLD WARNS That very quiet boy who doesn’t spend much time with any thing but food. ROSADELE SIEBERT The girl whose favorite song is still “Jim . G. A. A.: 1. 2. 3. 4 Heme Ec. Club: 1, 2. 3, 4 Chorus: 2. 3 Onarquois: 2 Narghi News: 2 Thespian: 2. 3, 4 Class V. Pres.: 3 Onarquois: 1. 2 ROY WHITE The Seniors are really bad, they’re evar. got a boogie” man. Narghi News: 3. 4 Ornarquois: 3, 4 N. Y. A.: 2, 3. 4 Thespian: 3. 4 .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS SENIORS or Future Features CLASS HISTORY As our old teacher would say to her classes on the first day of school, quote, “If you were to go up in an airplane and fly over the United States, you would see hundreds of boys and girls starting for their first day of school.” So was the case in Onarga back in 1931. Well, maybe there weren’t hundreds but there were 41. 41 little - - - trotting off for their first day of school life and all with the burning desire—not to become great scholars, but to get their hands on that big merry-go-round at recess. Our first grade. Here we learned to spell our names and proved it on every available piece of paper. Miss Cain, our teacher, saw to it that we knew our alphabet and also how to count to one hundred without getting lost around 60. The next two years proved very little if anything. Outside of turning out a bunch of hepcats in the second grade known as the Rhythm Band and our black-faced stage production in the third, nothing happened. As a matter of fact, we found that they didn’t even bother to keep our records. I could mention that Bettie Russell joined us in the second grade and that our teachers were Miss Trotter, now Mrs. D. L. Reed, and Miss Black who is now Mrs. Winston Cultra------remember, Duane? As 1934 rolled around most of us were regretting that we had ever heard that little poem that went “First grade - babies Second grade - tots”. Yes we were now in the fourth grade and - - - how would you like to be called that? Here we developed a slight case of what might be called the “big-head”. You see, our room was the largest — so it was used for all of the programs. Yep, we got to see all of ’em. Say, remember all those old songs Miss Wand taught us? For the first time most of us discovered that we couldn’t sing. Moving on now, let’s see, 3—4—Oh yes, 5. Here Mary Kinrade and Ferris Crozier joined us. Miss Dunlap took over the duties of our instructor and she made it quite clear that “Dunlap” was spelled with an “n”. Kee-ver must have some fond memories of the fifth grade, for it was here that he was given his first glimpse (that was all—just a glimpse—that’s all he needed) of that—instrument of correction. Just what did that hose look like Lefty? Now for the sixth grade and our first Phys. Ed. For most of us it turned out to be just phys. Miss Yaw tried her best to make artists out of us, but it was no use. Joyce Kilmer might have thought trees beautiful but I’ll bet he never drew one. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS. Starting in the seventh grade we found a change of scenery. While the old building was being remodeled we held our classes in the Odd Fellows Hall. We couldn’t get used to the idea of going to school and being up town at the same time. If there had only been matinees on week days, everything would have been great. Here in the seventh grade we had our first taste of what high school would be like. By that I mean we had more than one teacher. Mr. Wright and Mr. Beavins were our class sponsors with Miss Artz and Miss Yaw taking over on music and art. These teachers remained throughout the eighth grade with Miss Ross (now Mrs. Clifton) helping out on art. James Kitsmiller joined us in the seventh and most of us thought him pretty much of a dude. But he turned out to be a regular-fella in spite of Chicago’s influence. Remember how Mr. Beavins would tell about his trip to Mexico? And those matches he brought back! Down there they make ’em with two heads because the Mexicans don t know which end to strike. As the eighth grade came around Mr. Wright seemed to be pretty much in charge of things. The boys became full-fledged members of the Safety Patrol with Llovd Keever, Captain and Duane Cultra, Lieutenant. The entrance of Eva Marie Beasley and Dorothy Jackson along with Betty Burnett brought the total of our graduating class of 27. GRADUATION — and all the glory, traditions and heartaches that go with it. The night we had looked forward to for eight years was here and most of us were sorry that it was. Although we were eager to become high school students, we hated to say good-bye to the grades. The graduation exercises came off in grand style with the Legion Awards for that year going to Darleen McFadden and — and — oh, I’m too modest. Well that winds up eight years. Now to get used to the idea of going to school all day with no recess. Golden Rule Days September, 1939 --Judgment-day is here. Who said our education • was free? We paid for it this year. Yes, like all freshmen, we had to be initiated. The initiation program wasn’t too bad, but that bowing to seniors got awfully tiresome. 35 members comprised our freshmen class so the seniors had their hands full. We found that many of our former classmates were not with us and that their places were taken by students coming in from the countrv. What a time we had the first few days—“What’s our next class?” — “Where’s room 16?” — “Two minutes between classes? Why that ain’t enough time to sharpen my pencil!” But we finally got the routine down pat and from then on things went smoothly (a figure of speech). Miss Reed acted as our class sponsor and under her direction we gave our first class program.-Form your own opinions about it, I’m not talkin’. For class officers we elected Ronnie Black—Pres., Todd Frazier—Vice Pres., and Dorothy Fishback—Sec’y. Treas. .THE '43 ONARQUOIS Our Sophomore year found us on the giving end of the Frosh-Soph Reception. As things turned out, we merely softened them up for the Seniors. Our sponsor for this year was Mr. Ross, affectionately known as “T. B.” T. B. really was short for Thomas Baker, but we found other things. Mary Kinrade left us this year so we gave a big party in her honor. (Not in honor of her leaving). What a party! A scavanger-hunt and Scorchy’s “Captain Kidd Highballs” (black-cows to you). Boy that reputation we acquired back there didn’t do anyone any good. The going got a little tough and it seemed that the teachers had only one mooto—“Ye shall not pass.” Before I forget (which maybe I should) our class officers were: Lloyd Keever— Pres., Wilma Neal—Vice Pres., Newt Dickenson—Treas., and Darken Mc-Fadden—Sec’t. As Juniors we found another student leaving us. Elra Lambert left us to take over the deck-swabs for the Navy. So another party was in order. We also tried to cut in on Jack Benny’s stuff. Our jello might not have been of the highest grade but we had 14 flavors — all different, of course. Say! did you ever have spring fever? Well, we had it this year — in the form of our Junior class play. We’re still under the effects of that. And our class program! WOW! Wrote it ourselves too. Boy, were we cuties and I do mean “Can-Can” (those cans are for this corn). In case you’re wondering about that jello, I’ll tell you. We used it to make money for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. You see, it’s up to the juniors to give the seniors a big send off. And with Ross Melk and his orchestra doing the sending it was quite an affair. The orchestra’s theme “Linger Awhile” really fit the mood of most of the seniors. This year we really had to watch what we said. Miss Dryden was not only our English teacher but also our sponsor. For class officers we had—Duane Cultra—Pres., Rosadele Siebert— Vice Pres., Jim Kitsmiller—Treas., and Bettie Russell—Sec’t. Well, here it is—our last year. Yep, now it’s our turn to be bowed to. We caught the freshmen off guard and really let ’em have it. When we finished with them they knew they had been initiated. That was the first big event and now that it was over most of us settled down to some study in order to get out of those finals. That’s one thing the seniors always look forward to—not having to take that last exam. We now see the value of Mr. Reed’s math.—rings, pins, cards, announcements — more money! Will we ever get out of debt? Speaking of Mr. Reed, as our sponsor, knowledge of parliamentary procedure came in mighty handy, especially in electing our class officers — namely, Lewis Osterbur—Pres., Ronnie Black—Vice Pres., Wilma Neal—Sec’t., and Dorothy Jackson—Treas. As the year wore on three things were upper-most in our minds and after much debating we finally decided on them. Class colors: Blue and Silver. Class Flower: Carnation. Class Motto: “In Unity There Is Strength.” Oh by the way, if you are wondering about the senior play — we suddenly developed a case of stagefright (stranger than fiction . Heading into the last two months of school the war really hit home. Duane Cultra, one of the six to finish to- THE ’43 ONARQUOIS pother what they started back in 1931, was called for active duty in the Army Air Corps. I’d like to take this opportunity to say that in as much as we hated to see him go, we’re proud of the fact that our senior class could give Uncle Sam a first rate soldier. He’s always been at the top in our class, I guess he’s been at the top in everything else and I guess he always will be. Anyway he picked the right outfit to go to the top in. You know, when a fella has been with you as long as Darb has, he seems to become a part of you. Maybe that isn’t the way to describe it, but that Friday morning after we had given him a little send-off party, you could tell there was something missing. No Darb coming in late for English, no Darb to fall back on in physics — there was just no Darb. We really miss him. Now Snookie’s not the type of fella who would want you to make a lot of pretty speeches about him, so we’ll just say, “So long, good luck, and we’ll be seein’ ya.” While in this kind of mood maybe I should bring in the six I mentioned before. Out of the 41 that began in the first grade, only six have gone all the way together. These are: Wilma Neal, Kathleen Reynolds, Duane Cultra, Wayne Eversole, Lloyd Keever, and Roy White. Let’s get back to activities around school. We don’t know whether the juniors hated to see us go or were glad to get rid of us, but they really give us something to remember when they held the annual Banquet Prom in our honor. The old gym, decorated with our class colors, would have put the Trianon to shame. We found that Ross Melk and his orchestra was back for the dance and most of us were glad of it. It reminded us of the year before when we were giving the Prom and for a moment or two it took our minds off the fact that we were really at the end. Only two more steps left before entering the big mixed-up world on our own — Baccalaureate and Commencement. Baccalaureate services were held Sunday, May 16. The fine talks inspired us all and gave us heart to face the future. Nothing now but Commencement. The exercises were held Thursday night, May 20. This was it! After 12 long years. It was pretty hard puttin’ on a front for our feelings. We were happy, smiling, yet down-deep inside we felt sick. We tried not to feel this way and more than once we heard, “Come on, cheer up. Just think, no more grammar tests, no more history reports, why you should be happy!” Happy? We were saying good-bye to the best years of a guy’s life. All of us were wishing we were freshmen again. Well we received our diplomas, friends and relatives shook hands with us and wished us the best of luck, students congratulated us, slapped us on the shoulder and said, “So long fella, take care of yourself”, and more than one turned his head to----oh, we’re too old for that so I won’t say it. Well, it’s all over. We’ve added our names to the list of O. T. H. S. Alumni. We hate to say goodbye but we must. So,thinking of the past and looking to the future, we say — good-bye — to the faculty (the best in any school), the students, the school, and — oh yes, Bill — we couldn’t forget him. In saying good-bye we also want to say, “Always remember us, ’cause we’ll never forget you.” The End of the Trail. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS Senior Will of '43 We, the Seniors of 1943 out of desperation for something appropriate, will to the Seniors of ’44, room 21. And may its environment leave them as historical as we are hysterical. We, the Senior boys leave to the school library a collection of choice adjectives which have been compiled through three trying years and have been presented to us by Miss Dryden. We, the Senior boys of the football squal will to the team of ’44 our undefeated season that they may continue the string of victories. I, Harold “Snarpy” Warns will to anyone who can make use of them, twenty-five broken down eversharps all without lead and minus erasers. I, Rosadele “Roe” Siebert, will to James “Little Abner” Sousy my refined giggle and sense of humor. I, Wilma “PeeWee” Neal will to Kenny Sterrenberg my position as the smallest in the class. I, Lloyd “Lefty” Keever will to Robert “Swede” Shroyer the ability to get a date whenever I want one. I, Dorothy “Sgt.” Jackson will to Wilma “Grinny” Hollingsworth my ability to get ahead in the Army. I, Duane “Daddy” Cultra will to Bill “Hardhead” Tadlock all my secret inventions, get rich quick schemes and also my famous ring collection. I, Wayne “Diz” Eversole will to Bob “Fireball” Rutledge my way with the women, especially blondes. I, Darlcen “Smoky” McFadden will to Jacqueline “Jackie” Watchorn my uncanny memory of countless pages of history reports. We, “Boogie” Black and “Woogie” White lacking originality and not willing to part with any of our two-bit possessions don’t leave nothin’ to nobody. I, Louie ((Ridgeville Tech” Osterbur will to Glen “Banton” Nichoalds my daily mush and milk, and may it do as well for him as it has for me. I, Kathleen “Kay” Reynolds will to Rebecca “Ralphe” Orr my interest in the sailors. I, Dorothy “Undecided” Fishback do will and bequeath to Marilyn “You All” Davis my ability to keep the men guessing. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS. I, Ferris “Grandma” Crozier will my week-ends to Ann Hahne. I. Phyllis “Red” Colebank will a used ticket to California to any girl who can use one. I. Raymond “Rayney” Herscher will my ability to write serious essays to the Senior English Class of next year. I, Phyllis “Blondy” Althaus will the road to Cissna to whom it may concern. I, Betty “Smiles” Cox will my ability to be here on time to Butch Tilstra. I, Bettie “Betts” Russell will my ability to play basketball to the Junior class of next year. I, Lois “Everett” Brewer will my ability to get my man to anyone who needs it. I, Betty “Burny” Burnett will my interest in O. M. S. to the girls of O. T. H. S. Lastly: I hereby nominate and appoint Mr. M. E. Goodwin, principal of O. T. H S., to be the executor, without bond, of this our last will and testament; and we hereby revoke all former wills and testamentary instruments. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereto subscribed our names and affixed our seal this first day of April, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Three. The attached instrument, consisting of two sheets, was thereunto subscribed by the Senior Class of ’43, the testators in the presence of each of us and were at the same time declared by them to be their last will and testament, and we are at their request signing our names hereunto in their presence as attesting witnesses. Robert Dannehl. Doris McFadden. NARGHI NEWS VOLUME .OOOVfe. ONARGA. IROQUOIS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. MONDAY, APRIL 15. 1985. NUMBER 13. COL. CULTRA HAS A NARROW ESCAPE Col. Duane B. Cultra, A. W. O. L. from the Air Force for two weeks, was the victim of a freak accident at his home yesterday. Using his mechanical ability to fix an electric razor—he get his wires crossed, blew a fuse, and nearly lost his left eye-brow. First-aid was administered and he is recovering nicely. The former Lcis Mae Brewer has accepted a Civil Service position and is now supporting her husband. Mr. Everett Arends. Previously the Arends had been operating a small farm near Onarga, but a mortgage foreclosure plowed under all plans for the future. We know Mrs. Arends will make good in her new position and we wish her the best of luck (while the Democrats are in office). Word has been received that Miss Betty Cox. Chief Dietician at the Thawville Municipal Dog Pound has discovered a new vitamin — Z 12. This vitamin is of great importance, due to ihe fact that when used with coffee it checks one’s tendency of becoming a wolf. Miss Cox has been awarded the coveted Cast-Iron Dog Biscuit for this remarkable discovery. Mr. Raymond Herscher, manager cf the Two-Tone Casket Company has received a new shipment of Two-Tones. These caskets are the latest thing in modern design. The new 66 Zoot model, just out, is convertible with reat pleats and slide fastener top. People are just dying to use these caskets, so get yours while you last. GRADUATE FROM NURSES SCHOOL The Misses Rosadele Siebert and Dorothy Jackson have successfully completed their nurses training and will be assigned to the Belch Memorial Hospital in Del Rey. This was good news to the girls, as Del Rey is their home town. Oh! doctor! I feel sick! STORK PAYS VISIT Mr. and Mrs. R. J. O'Hare announce the arrival of an 3% lb. baby girl. Born April 13, at 12:15 p. m. Mother and baby are getting along as well as can be expected but of course you can expect almost any thing these days. The baby has been named Sharon Lee and has been finger-printed twice. (It has a habit of stealing every body's attention). Mr. O'Hare is the Onarga representative for Allis-Chalmers with his office on the 6th floor of the 3-story Christmas Exchange Building. Mrs. O’Hare was formerly Dorothy Fishback of Pontiac fame. We wish her a speedy recovery. — Tuesday, April 16. 1965 E-L-E-C-T LEWIS B. OSTERBUR The Choice of THE FORGOTTEN MAN'S PARTY For CONSTABLE of Onarga Township His years of experience in this line qualifies him for the job. He promises to protect your property as if it were his own. Watch him or some of it will be his own. V__________________ COMPLETES EXPERIMENTAL JAUNT AROUND WORLD Party Arrives Safe But Not So Sound. In his attempt to find the cause and cure for ingrown toenails. Dr. John W. Eversole, has arrived safely back in Onarga after walking completely around the globe. To the dirappe intment and discomfort cf the group, the only outcome seems to be a good case of athletes - foot. Interesting to note is the fact that during the entire trip only one mishap occured. This was when Dr. Everscle tripped over the remains cf Japan and fell into the Pacific. Lloyd Lefty” Keever has accepted the position as Coach at Ridgeville Tech. He will be in charge of Ping-Pong, Hop-Scotch, and Tiddly-Winks. The school expects a fine showing from the boys under his able guidance. Announcing the opening of the Petty’s Pride” Modeling School under the supervision of the Misses Ferris Crozier and Phyllis Althaus. Both young ladies are honor graduates of Buckley's School of Beauticians. They expect a large enrollment. Prof. R. Eugene Black, instructor of Psychology at Stedgy Prep U.. took off today from Meriweather Field for a test flight in his new helicopter. Prof. Black has great hopes for his new machine, saying that it will do up to 60 at a stand still. Along with the Prof, on his solo will be his secretary to take notes on his behavior — whoops — we mean the ship’s behavior. He will fly to ---- and back. HETTY BURNETT MADE 1ST LADY OF O. M. S. Miss Betty Burnett has had bestowed upen her the honor of becoming the first lady of the Onarga Military Schocl. She well deserves this honor, but despite all the glory ihe is still modest. Her only comment was “I felt it my duty.” But we think she has other feelings. Miss Burnett has always had a warm spot in her heart for the dear old academy and now that has been kindled to glowing. Knowing Miss Burnett as we do, we know she will always uphold the traditions of the schocl and will serve faithfully as 1st lady. To her go our heartiest congratulations. (Stine thought this was one way of making the boys keep their brass polished as well as their manners). Miss Wilma Neal, formerly of Onarga had been awarded the Pulitzer prize for her performance as the “Village Bril'’ in Dr. Carhead Fuddleflats’ noted drama — “The Curfew Must Not Ring Before Ten. This is a very difficult role and only a few actresses have successfuly portrayed it. Miss Neal topped all performances as she holds the gong back until 9:59 3 5. Miss Neal turned to the stage as a career after the Navy turned to Japan after Tojo. Wilma says that she will continue to act until the fleet is in then she will give up the stage and give all her time to being a goed wife to a sea-sick, home-sick, and l;ve-sick sailor. •------------------------------ VOTE FOR R. ELLSWORTH WHITE Candidate For STREET COMMISSIONER On The BACK STREET AND ALLEY RAT PARTY Election Wed.. April 16. 1965 If elected, I promise to put jive in your drive and mop up the gutters. Your support will be greatly appreciated (especially after 12 o’clock on Saturday pight). LOCAL EVENTS Miss Darleen McFadden visited ever the week end at the house of Mr. Richard Gallagher and parents. Chief Petty Officer Stanford E. Workman, U. S. N., is spending a ten-day leave with his wife, the former Miss Reynolds. Harold Warns has applied for a course in “One-Arm Banditry” at the Mills Amusement Concern. (Concerning crackpots with jackpots). He plans to major in “coin retrieving from 2 bit machines.” Warns has been especially noted fer his skill with the jitney-jerkers around this vicinity. Rabe can verify this. ----------- Miss Darleen McFadden has signed a contract with the O. T. H. S. Beard for the position of principal’s secretary. Miss McFadden will start her work with the new school term this fall. She is a graduate of the O. T. H. S. and also attended the La Hogue School for Stenographers where she received her B. A.. P. D. Q. and A. T. I. W. (also take in washings). The school has long-been in need of a confident secretary and there is every reason to believe that Miss McFadden will have confidence in the school, in herself, and in general. — Mrs. Kathleen Reynolds Workman has opened a refreshment stand on the front lawn of the High Schocl. She plans to serve lunches between periods and short orders to students dashing to and from classes. Her opening special will be corncd-beef and garbage with a side dish of slop-suey. To the first 400 customers will go an all-day sucker, free, for 2 cents. There will be enough for all the 400 if they take short licks. Mrs. Workman extends her cordial invitation to the public. Drop in and see what’s cookin’. f-------------------------------- RABBIT DINNER at the KATE’S CAFE SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Lettuce-Carrots-Cabbage Radishes ELOPEMENT SURPRISES PUBLIC Betty Russell really pulled an April Fool joke on the people of Onarga last Saturday. While the crowd gathered at the Justice of the Peace, while Mr. Don Smith waited nervously at the altar. Miss Russell eloped with Richard Haigh. The elopement came as a surprise to all especially Mr. Smith (left at the altar). Miss Russell and Mr. Haigh were married in Las Vegas and are planning on staying there for a while. They haven’t as yet decided upon their permanent residence. They are awaiting notice from the F.H.A. We feel sure that the young couple can make a go of it and we wish them all the happiness in the world. (If there is any left). Mr. and Mrs. Colebank announce the engagement of their daughter, Phyllis, to Pfc. Albert Timms. U. S. Army. The date of the wedding has not been definitely decided. It seems Uncle Sam has something to say about it. The future bride graduated from O. T. H. S. with the class of ’43. Since that time she has been contented with being a farmer’s daughter. The groom to be is a member of the Armed Forces having recently been promoted to the rank of private first class. He is affectionately known as “Yard-Bird . CLASSIFIED ADS WANTED—Ration book No. 1. Am in need of stamp 17. See Mac. WANTED—3 transfusions of type 4F blood. Hoping for deferment. Call Ellsy. FOR SALE—1 broken down mimeograph — wrecked by ’42 annual staff. Cheap. Call High School. WANTED—Girl for General Housework. own room. Sec the Col. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gray were in town Saturday. They called on old friends and asked for old debts. JUNIOR CLASS Last row: Bill Tadlock, Bill Brown, Bob Dannehl, Rolland Tilstra, James Sousy, Bob Fisher, Glen Fink, Stanley Link, Jim Madix, Woodrow Wilson. 2nd row: Lucille Burnett, Wilma Hollingsworth, Ann Hahne, Iris Keever, Donna Fugar, Leah McQueen, Phyllis Morgan, Mildred Wilson, Rebecca Orr, Janice Colebank, Dorothea Hanson, Jackie Watchorn, Alice Mae Woods, Mr. Baker, Sponsor. 1st row: Eileen Neal, Carl Theesfeld, Claudia Ludwick, Royal Krause, Miss Dryden, Sponsor. John Uphoff, Shirley Jackson, Donald Schumers, Christine Peters, Wayne Lee, Betty Dickenson. Not in picture, Doris McFadden. .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS JUNIORS or Jerks and Jives Shirley “Butch” Jackson: prefers junior boys. Doesn’t she, Butch? Leah “Galileo” McQueen: is the girl with original ideas when it comes to physics. Wayne “Chuckie” Lee: is the Romeo of the David’s Store. Rebecca “Stellie” Orr: received her nickname because of a incident that happened in physics class. William “Show-off” Tadlock: may be seen any place where there is a chance for him to show off. Wilma “Scorchy” Hollingsworth: thinks the Army Air Corp is a nice branch of the service. Wonder why? Janice “Red” Colebank: is one of those mischievous people. Rolland “Butch” Tilstra: always spends Saturday night with Shirley. Ann “Gangster” Hahne: may be found at any time of the day writing letters to her one and only. Christine “Uphofl” Peters: the only girl in high school that can flirt with every boy and still go steady with another. Jacqueline “Man-Killer” Watehorn: is the glamor girl of our class with thirty-two admirers. James “Abner” Sousy: may be seen at almost any time playing “African Golf.” Donald “Mousie” Schumers: is the little boy with the big ideas. Woodrow “June” Wilson: prefers the Freshmen. Especially the girls. Doris “Shorty” McFadden: the small but mighty member of our class. Betty “Johnny” Dickinson: a girl that goes for a uniform and who’s favorite song is “Oh! Johnny!” Glen “Farmer” Fink: a great lover of the farm and of the girls, especially a certain one in the sophomore class. Robert “Martha” Fisher: just can’t seem to get a certain freshman off his mind. THE '43 ONARQUOIS Carl “Book-Worm” Theesfeld: is an all-round good fellow. James “Romeo” Madix: is the boy who many girls say is handsome. Don’t get the big head, Jim. Lucille “Brass-Button” Burnett: thinks cadet boy friends are nice. Isn’t that right, Lucille? Dorothea “Smiles” Hanson: is going to buy an alarm clock so she can make it to school on time. Bill “Bashful” Brown: doesn’t say much but you know he is doing plenty of thinking. Mildred “Straight A” Wilson: thinks it’s easy to get those “A’s” on her report card every six weeks. Me? I think different. Alice Mae “Shorty” Woods: is one of the few industrious members of our class. Phyllis “P. J.” Morgan: the girl with all the “men”? Royal “Buster” Krause: is the great electrician of our class. I don’t know how he is out side of class but he sure is good in physics anyway. Donna “Work-More” Fugar: works hard but still has plenty of time for dates. Iris “Jitterbug” Keever: says that she likes to see a big “C” on a fellow’s sweater. John “Elsie” Uphoff: likes to visit out to Weenie Cultra’s every Sunday night. Wonder why? Claudia “Tom-boy” Ludwick: was captain of the Junior Girls’ Basketball team and tells Stanley where to get off, too. Eileen “Toughy” Neal: spends her evenings with “Bob” and spends her days writing to “Jimmy.” Lucille “Brains” Theesfeld: another “A” student and never misses the penalty list of the Library. Stanley “Wolf” Link: is the treasurer of our class. He sure knows how to handle money and Claudia. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS Robert “Stretch” Dannehl: is the president of our class and simply adores red hair. With Bob Dannehl at the helm as class president, we proceded to elect the rest of our leaders for ’42-’43. “Sing” Lee came in to “place” and Stanley Link “showed” as the financial expert. So that the fair sex would not feel outclassed, Ann Hahne was chosen for the secretarial duties. Miss Dry den again had the task of being the sponsor of the Junior class. Mr. Baker assisted her as sponsor. With both these able people the “Jerks and Jives” were kept very well under control and had a glorious year. We are a winning class. There are representatives from our group in all the school organizations and when we leave O. T. H. S. at the end of next year, there will be a gap in the student body that will be difficult for any class to fill. We don’t have to brag, we know we are good and as the expression goes there is no use in hiding your light under a bushel. On the afternoon of December 23, our lively group presented an Assembly Program. When the great opus opened we were found seated at the front of the Study Hall on benches to picture the old-fashioned country school room. The program was a “take-off” on the Christmas programs given in the little old red school-house in days of yore. It was a good “takeoff”, in fact we nearly flew. Johnny forgot his piece, Mary lisped, Susie was bashful. Teacher did her best but it took Santa Claus — how did Dannehl get in that red suit? — to restore order by distributing peppermint candy sticks to all the good little boys and girls in the Assembly. JUNIOR PLAY CAST 2nd row: Bill Brown, Stanley Link, Woodrow Wilson, Miss Dryden, director; John Uphoff, Mildred Wilson, Robert Fisher. 1st row: Wayne Lee, Donna Fugar, Betty Dickenson, Rebecca Orr, Wilma Hollingsworth, Leah McQueen, James Madix. Not in the picture: Eileen Neal. .THE '43 ONARQUOIS Foot - Loose This drama was a most successful comedy presented by our dramatic stars. The audience was either laughing or crying and had a good time doing both. The play itself was gay and human. Emily Early, played by Rebecca Orr, was the mother and sincere in her efforts to shield her children from hardship and error. However, Mother and Father, played by Bill Brown, leave on a vacation and the “kids” take over in their own inimitable way. How the problems were worked out made for fun and frolic. Wayne Lee as the son tried to steal the show for himself and he did just about do it. However the whole cast proved themselves to be well on their way to stardom in each role that they assumed. Miss Dryden is to be complimented for her casting and directing. Richard Early___________________________________Bill Brown Emily, his wife_______________________Rebecca Orr Hipe, the daughter . Leah McQueen Dick, the son____________________________________Jim Madix Mary, another daughter _ _____________ Eileen Neal Bob, still another son Wayne Lee Delphie, the maid _ Betty Dickenson Randy, Mary’s friend _ Woodrow Wilson Jenny Malloy, Dick’s sweetheart Mildred Wilson Miriam Walker, Mary’s friends Wilma Hollingsworth Jack Mildord__________________________ Stanley Link Sandford Welles__________ ____________John Uphoff Mrs. Forrester_________________________________Donna Fugar Buzzy Daily - __________________________ Bob Fisher THE ’43 ONARQUOIS. Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom On May 11 the junior and senior banquet and prom was held The theme of the banquet and prom was an evening in the armed services. The banquet was a progressive banquet. The juniors and seniors met at the south door at 6:15 P. M. From there they went around to the front of the building where Retreat was sounded and the flag was lowered. The president of our class Robert Dannehl then gave a short welcome. Army mess call sounded and everyone proceeded to the back of the building where tomato juice cocktails were served army style from a large container and ladled out to each individual. The main course of the banquet was served in the upper corridor. The main course represented the Marines. The corridor and table were decorated in blue, red, and gold. The nutcups were in the shape of Marine hats. The place cards had little men dressed in the uniform of the Marines. As each guest entered they were given some sort of a rating. After the main course Lewis Osterbur, the president of the senior class, spoke. The desert course representing the Army Air Corp division was served on the front lawn. The tables were grouped in a plane formation and the flood lights played down on them. The main speaker of the evening was Mr. Goodwin. The Prom was held in the gymnasium. The part of the armed forces used as a theme for the prom was the Navy. The gym was decorated as a ship, the S. S. Onarga. Ross Melk furnished the music for a wonderful time for all. SOPHOMORES 3rd row: Duane Brantley, Delmer Theesfeld, Elmer Theesfeld, Joe Kanos-ky, Kenneth Sterrenberg, Leon Price, Rex Mitchell, Bill Cox, Paul Schnurr. 2nd row: Utopia Kincade, Betty Brimhall, Frances Rice, Evelyn Rueck, Kathryn Ments, Betty Barnett, Yvonne Hensler, Lois Leidecker, Robert Pierce. 1st row: Jack Wright, Shirley Colebank, Delbert Henegar, Blanche Lindsay, Richard Peters, Mrs. McMillan, sponsor; Robert Hockersmith, Doris Cupp, Glea Thorne, Peggy Uphoff. Not in picture: Mr. Moss, Ass’t. Sponsor. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS. SOPHOMORES or Silly Sages Gleason Thorne turned up as our illustrious president, assisted by Tom Carter. However, Tom found out that the strain was too much for him and moved to Fairbury for a rest cure. Paul Schnurr thought he would be able to cope with the situation and so stepped in to fill the unexpired term. “Sad Sam” Brantley was bonded at $10,000 and the class thought him trustworthy then to collect all of our dues which added up to a huge sum. Peggy Uphoff decided that she could learn how to write by the next meeting, so she was declared secretary. And did we make up for the beating we received last year from the class of ’44. We had all the old tricks and some new ones to add to the distress and agony of the Freshmen. Kenny Sterrenberg and Blanche Lindsay were duly elected to act as King and Queen at the Carnival. From what we hear from the gossip channels, they had a good showing in the final count which went to the Juniors. We sponsored the cake walk and took in the highest number of tickets during the evening. The Sophomores are an active group and you will find our members in Chorus, Orchestra, Library Club, and G. A. A. Sterrenberg, Kanosky, Wright, Brantley, Schnurr, Pierce, Peters. Thorne and the Theesfelds, aided somewhat by other classmen, brought new glory and trophies to the school. We have now reached the half-way mark in our jaunt toward the north end of the Study Hall and the rank of being Seniors. We were guided this year by Mrs. McMillan and she was assisted by Mr. Moss. Just watch our steam in the next two years. Duane “Sad Sam” Brantley: Out for a good time. William “Billy” Cox: I wonder if he takes his tractor to bed with him? Delbert “There’s that man again” Henegar: The modern Paul Bunyon in Industrial Arts. Bob “Greasy” Hockersmith: We wonder if he changes his grade of axle grease with the season. Joe “Little Joe” Kanosky: A good man to have on the football team. . Wayne “Romeo” McNeil: He loves ’em and leaves ’em. Rex “Mitch” Mitchell: A good man to know during rationing. Richard “Pete” Peters: He’s always hurrying to get done. Leon “ ” Price: Would he make someone a good husband??? Delmar “Tishy” Theesfeld: Future catcher for the New York Yankees. Margaret “Peggy” Uphoff: Spends a good deal of her time winning prizes in vocal contests. Kathryn “Put” Meints: Always wants to “ride the Ridgeville route.” .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS Lois “Loiy” Leidecker: Never puts off till tomorrow what she can do today. Utopia “Tope” Kincade: Famous red head. Donna “Blondy” Arends: Academy award winner in 1952. Robert “Spec” Pierce: The little man with the big name. Paul “Pete” Schnurr: We wonder what will happen when he gets caught dealing from the bottom of the deck. Kenneth “Strong Man” Sterrenberg: Offers proof for the statement that football heroes are popular with the girls. Evelyn “Ev” Rueck: Quiet, but oh my! Gleason “Glea” Thorne: Manager of the basketball team whose mind (?) is always on the Freshman Class. Jack “Genius” Wright: Basketball Whiz! Latin Whiz! Geometry Whiz! Trombir.e Whiz! He’s a Whiz! Betty Lou “Beth” Brimhall: There’s something about a uniform! Shirley “Superwoman” Colebank: Star and captain of the girls’ basketball and baseball team. Doris “Cuppie” Cupp: “Let me see too”. Betty “Red” Barnett: A mathematical genius. Yvonne “Bonny” Hensler: A new comer to our fair hall of learning who hails from Champaign. Frances “Frankie” Rice: A pleasant smile for everyone and a special one for ????? Blanche “Blondie” Lindsay: Now we know why “Gentlemen prefer Blondes”. FRESHMEN 2nd row: Miss Suppes, ass’t. sponsor; Elwin Lambert, Coleen Wilken, Elsie Wright, Mary Dannehl, Grace Leidecker, Robert Rutledge, Leo Kanos-ky, Margaret Martin, LaVerne Price, Veda Mae Ebert, Beverly Sumrall, Miss Hansen sponsor. 1st row: Beverly Russell, Wayne Neal, Marilyn Davis, Burt Keever, Wilma Krause, Elwin Lambert, Mardelle Wilson, Robert Shroyer, Ruby Tadlock, Glen Nichoalds, June Hitchcock. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS FRESHMEN or Novices and Neophytes August 31, 1942, twenty-three trembling Freshmen ventured into the Great Halls of Learning in the Onarga Township High School. Forty-six stumbling feet found their way into their classrooms and the history of the Graduating Class of 1946 (we hope) was begun. During the first week of school a class meeting was held to learn the rules of the school and to elect our class officers. The results of these elections were as follows: President, Marilyn Davis; Vice-President, Wilma Krause; Secretary, Wayne Neal, and Treasurer, Beverly Russell. November 30th our worst punishment came upon us when all our sins were brought to light under the accusing eyes of the Seniors. However after surviving a fate worse than death the whole class could breathe easily when the clamor of three bells rang over the school. The Freshmen had a chance to show their artistic ability when they decorated a Christmas tree for the assembly. The effort seemed to be well appreciated but the others never knew the scratches and pricks that we received every time a bulb burned out and we had to find a ladder and climb to the top and put in a new one. They never burned out near the bottom. As time went on and we became more familiar with the ways of the school, we were able to possess the scholarship cup either completely or share it with the Juniors. Our sponsor Miss Hansen informed us that we were expected to present a program for the school. Would someone please explain to this poor and humble Freshman why? After all, the so-called Senior initiation program was as much ours as theirs. We were the ones who got all the laughs. A Freshman’s life is a life of woe. So until we will be able to hold our heads above this good earth, we shall have to sign off as our domineering upperclassmen have informed us that as meager little Freshmen we have already taken up too much space. However to give you dear readers a line on us let me present the class. Mary Dannehl: The family tradition of sports marches on. “Shorty” Davis: The little blond with a way. “Vede” Ebert: She works with a will and plays with a smile. Both alike are worth while. “Mart” Greiner: Yeh Red! Yeh White! Marion Harris: The ladies’ man hailing from way down south. “Frog” Hitchcock: All her fan male. “Possom” Kanosky: Words are only a waste of time. Burt Keever: The curly haired bass. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS. “Big Bear” Lambert: The Freshman scientific mind. “Cisco” Lcidecker: Better late than never. “Marg” Martin: One who is true to her word, her work, and her friends. “Wayner” Neal: It’s very pleasant in the firelight but he likes the moonlight better. “Little Banty” Nichcalds: T’is nicer being meek than fierce. “Pricie” Price: No hurry, Rome wasn’t built in a day. “Slinky” Russell: Like’s ’em small but mighty. “Bobby” Rutledge: Seldom in haste and never in a hurry. “Swede” Shroycr: Name need not mean nationality. “Janie” Sumrall: Oh! for a uniform. “Tadpole” Tadlock: Her conduct varies with the distance from the teacher. Colleen Wilken: Always a grinnin’. “Dell” Wilson: Earls’ will suit her and they’re not English. “L. C.” Wright: Hooray for the Juniors — (boys). FOOTBALL 3rd row: Glea Thorne, Mgr.; Bob Pierce, Bill Brown, Delbert Henegar, Burt Keever, Leo Kanosky, Robert Hockersmith, Royal Krause, Donald Schumers, Mr. Baker, Coach. 2nd row: Wayne Lee, Duane Brantley, Stanley Link, Rolland Tilstra, Bob Dannehl, co. cap’t.; Lloyd Keever, Ronald Black, cap’t.; Marian Harris, Richard Peters. 1st row: Wayne Neal, Mgr.; Joe Kanosky, Kenneth Sterrenberg, Raymond Herscher, Lewis Osterbur, Woodrow Wilson, Glen Fink, Duane Cultra, Paul Schnurr. .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS FOOTBALL or Punts and Passes Pre-season Monday morning quarterbacks gave the Indians but mediocre success for the 1942 gridiron season because graduation and ineligibility led them to believe that they had every basis for drawing such a conclusion. However a group of returning veterans and a number of outstanding rookies began to hit their stride and finished the season by copping the conference championship. Foremost in this group who have hung up their shoulder pads for the last time is Co-captain Ronald Black. Lloyd Keever having called the signals for the team through a season of tough ball leaves the team a difficult position to fill next year, while Raymond Herscher, 139 pound guard, a most efficient line man leaves his place to a younger player. A fighter if there ever was one Lewis Osterbur was passing accurately from his center post, filling in defensive gaps. Duane Cultra has played his last football for O.T.H.S. and the tall ends booth will be a tartar to fill next fall. The business of managers fell this year to Glea Thorne and Wayne Neal who performed their sometimes tiresome duties with efficient skill. A brighter note however, is sounded as the returning lettermen, ten in all, will consist of 3 backs and 7 linemen. Kanosky and Lee will flank the tackles. Fink, Sterrenberg, and Brantley will act as tacklers, with Wilson and Schnurr the men to fill in the guard positions. Three backfield men return, being Dannehl, Tilstra, and Link. With a group of seasoned veterans as this, they may well go ahead next year and maintain the record they added to the O.T.H.S. sports parade. Having given a crystal gazers view of the future, a resume of this season’s triumphs will be in order. The red clad boys snared 8 games with no losses for a perfect season of ball. With the close of a successful season, Onarga has left behind it one great clause which will ring through the building for many years to follow: “IT CAN BE DONE! This is the first time since the career of Johnny Kanosky that Onarga has been able to have such success. Onarga started their season off with drill and fundamentals of which no man had ever dreamed. Then the art of carrying the ball was exercised to a very great extent. When Onarga met their first conference foe there was little doubt in anybody’s mind but what they had a good team, and they soon proved it by a victory over Forrest by a score of 31-0. When Bob Dannehl raced 47 yards against Forrest for Onarga’s first touchdown of the season, he started the local team on the road to their first football victory in five years. The Onarga boys made sure of their win by scoring four more touchdowns as the game progressed and at the same time held their opponents scoreless. Dannehl scored two of the last four touchdowns and Lloyd Keever and Stanley Link each scored one. Onarga didn’t waste any time about making their first score. The first time they laid hands on the ball they called the touchdown combination and away they went. The game opened with Onarga kicking to Forrest. Forrest could not THE ’4.3 ONARQUOIS advance the pig-skin and the ball went to Onarga. It went over the goal every now and then from that time on. Big Bob Dannehl did all of the scoring in the first half, mostly by running his opponents to death. He slowed up in the second period and Lloyd Keever stepped into the limelight by scoring a touchdown on the ages-old quarterback sneak. Link made the final score of the game when he took a pass from Dannehl and raced across the goal line. Dannehl placed kicked for the only extra point of the game. The work of Kanosky, Herseher and Black was particularly noticeable. Kanosky and Herseher kept the Forrest ball totter from going far at a time and Black did some fine work carrying the ball. Their skill used in this game showed the fans that the home town school had something that bore watching. This point was proved further as they decided another game over Saunemin by the tune of 31-6. Fullback Dannehl figured prominently in three of the Onarga’s scores, rs he ran 65 yards from scrimmage in the third quarter to put Onarga ahead 18-6. He made another 40 yard dash in the first period for the first score and passed to Keever for the third touchdown. The fourth score was set up by a 50 yard reverse by Black moving the ball to the 10 yard stripe from where he scored on the next play with a wide end run. People asked each other if the old town had a team to throw against a powerful Chatsworth eleven who was the title holder of the 1941 Vermilion Valley League. The team proved its metals though by a decided victory for Onarga by a 25-0 margin and the town no longer wondered, they knew. It was the third win of the season for the local lads against no defeats and sent the boys into lead in the Vermilion Conference. Fullback Dannehl was again leading scorer for the winner as he counted three times for 18 points. Black made the other score for Onarga on an end run from the 30 yard line. Onarga was on the Chatsworth 20 yard line and scored by the play which was nullified by a penalty as the game ended. All this time Coach Baker led the boys through more calisthentics and more fundamentals, keeping the art of offensive and defensive playing, blocking and tackling in the front part of their minds, exercising new plays as well as perfecting old ones. Onarga now ventured into a new field for their next two games although they had played the teams a few years before. They marked up another victory over a Wauseca League contender by trimming a confident Rantoul eleven by a 25-6 decision. Bob Dannehl scored twice on plunges from inside the 10 yard line. Lloyd Keever scored on a quarter back sneak and was responsible for a pass to Ronnie Black for an extra point. Dannehl passed to “Darb” Cultra on a sleeper play, Cultra running 50 yards to a touchdown. Lewis Osterbur, Raymond Herseher, and Woodrow Wilson played well in the Onarga line and Kanosky, a tackle, shifted to end to catch a 40 yard pass from Dannehl to score the final tally. The pig skin boys followed the same path of victory by defeating Paxton the next week by a 27-0 margin for their fifth consecutive victory of the current gridiron campaign. The Onarga passing attack with Lloyd Keever pitching to Kanosky accounted for two touchdowns. The first came early in tl e second quarter when Keever stood on the Paxton 20 and hurled directly into Kanosky’s arms for the score. The second was in the third .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS quarter when Keever pitched 30 yards to Joe who took the ball on the 10 and scampered over the goal for the score. Ronald Black swept wide around left end in the second quarter and went 50 yards to score the next six points. Dannehl also went on an end run 20 yards in the final period to score. Dan-nehl connected with his educated toe for three extra points. For the remaining games Onarga had to do more home work brushing up on different plays to meet next the powerful and unscored-upon Cullom team. Cullom, who so far had a clean slate, was the main factor in the way for Onarga’s conference hope. We found that hope ran high as Onarga took a 12-0 decision over the Cullom team. Taking advantage of two Cullom misplays, the Onarga lads continued its string of wins. Fullback Dan-nehl scored both of Onarga’s touchdowns. The first by a block kick and the second one by a drive through the line almost the length of the field. The local eleven was glad to get out with a twelve to nothing victory, without getting injured, since it was a very rough game. The clinching game for the Vermilion Valley championship was a decision over Herscher by a score of 19-6. This marked their fifth conference win of the season. The boys resorted to all of their weapons to score this victory. The first touchdown came when speedy Ronnie Black swept around the end for a 30 yard run which brought him within 10 yards of the goal. On the next play he went around the opposite end forthe touchdown. The second touchdown was made by the passing combination of Keever to Cul-tra. Keever tossed the ball 30 yards to “Darb” who ran the remaining ten to the goal line. Power through the line brought the next tally. Dannehl plunged 15 yards to climax the 80 yard march to the Herscher goal. Onarga made their only point after touchdown on a line plunge by Dannehl. When the game was about over, Coach Baker pulled out most of his first string men and moved in his substitutes. He was giving them a chance to perform under fire so that they would not have to carry on next year as a green team. Gilman was the third representative of the Wauseca conference to lose to Onarga a former member. On Thursday, November 5th, the Onarga Indians completed their football schedule, undefeated and untied, by trouncing Gilman 33-9. The game was played under adverse weather conditions, with the middle of the field being very muddy and the edge of it quite wet. Rain fell several times during the game. In the first quarter, Onarga gave the Owls hope for a victory a downward shove by scoring two touchdowns and converting once. Dannehl and Keever scored and Bob converted one. The second quarter brought no scores. Although Gilman began to run, Onarga tightened up when the ball was in their territory. The first half ended with the score: Onarga 13, Gilman 0. In the second half, Onarga really showed her stuff, by scoring twenty points. In the third quarter an end run by Keever gave up six points. In the last period the Indians crossed the goal line twice, one of which was the old sleeper play from Dannehl to Cultra. The rivalry between Onarga and Gilman has always been at a high pitch and the Onarga boys kept up the rivalry by playing with all they had. The mud kept the boys from playing at their highest, but even the mud couldn’t stop them. After five years without a football victory Onarga points with pride to its great reversal of form which brought about a perfect season in 1942. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS The team scored 203 points to 19 for the oppostions. Scoring leader was Bob Dannehl who counted 104 points on 16 touchdowns and eight extra points by conversion. During the five starvation years the nearest the Onarga eleven came to victory was a 13-13 tie with Watseka in 1937 and a ccoreless deadlock with Cullom in 1941. FACTS ANI) FIGURES FOR FOOTBALL Player Year Height Weight Position No. Dannehl-C 3 6 ft. 1 in. 180 Full Back 26 Black-C 4 5 ft 7 in. 135 Half Back 16 Keever 4 5 ft. 9 in. 147 Quarter Back 98 Hersher 4 5 ft. 8% in. 139 Guard 78 Osterbur 4 5 ft. 10 in. 185 Center 88 Fink 3 6 ft. 162 Tackle 40 Cultra 4 6 ft. Vz in. 158 End 10 Wilson 3 5 ft. 7 in. 141 Guard 36 Link 3 5 ft. 7 in. 143 Half Back 30 Sterrenberg 2 6 ft. 2 in. 195 Tackle 12 Schnurr 2 5 ft. 7 in. 137 Guard 38 J. Kanosky 2 6 ft. 168 End 68 Tilstra 3 5 ft. 7 in. 138 Half Back 28 Lee 3 5 ft. 6!6 in. 133 End 18 Brantley 2 5 ft. IVz in. 139 Tackle 50 Harris 1 5 ft. 5 in. 130 End Krause 3 5 ft. 9 in. 135 End Brown 3 5 ft. in. 140 Center B. Keever 1 5 ft. 6 in. 135 Guard Lambert 1 5 ft. 8 in. 145 Tackle Heneger 2 5 ft. 8 in. 136 Tackle Pierce 2 5 ft. 2 in. 120 Guard Peters 2 5 ft. 6 in. 137 Guard Hockersmith 2 5 ft. 5 in. 128 Guard Shumers 3 5 ft. 4 in. 125 Tackle L. Kanosky 1 5 ft. 7 in. 140 Tackle BASKETBALL Back row: Wayne Neal, Mgr.; Stanley Link, James Madix, Elmer Thees-feld, Delmer Theesfeld, Glea Thorne, Mr. Baker, Coach; Woodrow Wilson, Bill Tadlock, Paul Schnurr, Burt Keever. Front row: Wayne Lee, Jack Wright, John Uphoff. Kenneth Sterrenberg, Bob Dannehl, Lloyd Keever, Cap’t.; Glen Fink, Royal Krause, Lewis Osterbur, Rolland Tilstra. i THE ’43 ONARQUOIS. BASKETBALL or Fouls and Freethrows Although the O. T. H. S. cagers did not follow up the gridiron season with the same undefeated success, they did have a year of well-earned victories and sweet revenge. Sportsmanship, thrills for both the players, coaches, and spectators rounded out the mid-winter sport. The pre-season critics again gave the basketeers only a quick glance and a short nod. But under the direction of Coach Baker the boys piled up five straight wins before losing to Piper City and the nods turned into stares. The boys then came back again to win the Vermilion Valley League conference championship. It was the second such award that O. T. H. S. athletes had brought back to the trophy case in the front hall. The only first string man that they will lose will be Lloyd Keever. Kee-ver’s ability as captain and leader of the Indians was easily proved by the manner in which he was able to rally his team when it was forced into a dangerous position. The loss of “Lefty” will no doubt cause no little worry in the schemes of Coach Baker in the 1943-1944 season. Coach Baker’s boys held opponents to a total of 735 points for the season, an average of 27.22 points per game. Highest scorers for the season’s games were Dannehl, Keever, and Lee. Each one specialized in some certain method of rolling up scores. Dannehl gained most of his tallies from within the free throw circle and on rebounds; Lee hit the net from a great distance, while Keever proved to be a good-sideshot getting many of his buckets by his famous one handed push method. Altogether the trio formed a combination which pepered the basket consistently and sealed many games away. Tilstra and Sterrenberg were bulwarks of defense. Both aided greatly in feeding the ball to a scoring position and if the occasion called for it could readily do a little scoring for themselves. Also in there fighting when called for duty were Fink. Wright, Uphoff, Krause, and Osterbur. It is around Dannehl, Lee, and Tilstra that Baker hopes to build his 1944 quintet. The prospects for next year are good and with the fine material that is to be found in the reserves Onarga High can plan on another great year of ball handling. Buckley opened the Indian schedule on November 17th in the local gym and was soundly spanked 40-25. The scoring was led by Captain “Lefty” Keever who scored 21 points for our Alma Mater, and Big Bob Dannehl scoring 15 points and Uphoff and Fink each scored a free throw. Although the other boys in the game didn’t score, that is not an indication that they were not fighting for victory ’cause they were. If you saw the game you know that the boys were in the best of condition. To make it two straight, Onarga took Thawville into camp on November 24, by a score of 28-26. A slow brand of ball was played the first half, with neither side hitting many of their shots. Onarga was ahead by a good score most of the first half, but the Thawville cagers began hitting their shots in the closing stages of the first half and at the half the local basketeers held a slim 11-9 lead. A revitalized Onarga five took the floor the second half and rang up four baskets, before anybody knew what was hap- THE ’43 ONARQUOIS pening. The pace then slowed down. In the fourth quarter a number of fouls were called on Onarga, and with about four and one-half minutes left to play, Dannehl went out via the foul route. At this point Onarga held about a ten or eleven point lead. From then on till the end of the game Onarga played defensive ball, although they did score enough points to keep ahead of the opponents. In the last moments of the game, which were anxious ones for the local crowd, the Onarga five held their ground and came out the victor. On December 1, Onarga emerged triumphant over Loda by a score of 39-25. Both teams proved slow in getting into the swing of the game. Although Onarga held the edge throughout the game they were still not up to par. Captain Keever, Bob Dannehl, and “Butch” Tilstra went out on fouls in the latter part of the game. Keever led the Indians in scoring with 12 points. Lee was runnerup with a total of 9. Gilman varsity basketeers visited the Onarga gym on Tuesday, December 8, taking it on the chin 49-35. This preholiday contest gave the local lads four straight victories. The first quarter of the game was fast with Onarga exhibiting a brand of fast break ball which was very effective in the matter of producing points. In the second quarter our boys slackened their defense somewhat and Gilman crept up to within one point of Onarga by making a high percentage of foul shots and the half ended with Onarga ahead 26-25. The second half opened with Onarga beginning to roll. A tightened defense with added offensive power so dazed the Owls that they could only account for 3 points in the 3rd period and 7 in the 4th quarter while the Indians went on the warpath and rolled up the score until they had 49 points to Gilman’s 35. Big Bob Dannehl showed his stuff by scoring 21 points on Gilman. Although the Indians took Cissna Park into camp to the tune of 42-35, their offensive and defensive work was ragged. The first half was mostly tit for tat, with the Onarga rooters seeing for the first time their team booged down for any period of time. During the half-time the Onarga cag-ers were “given a shot in the arm” for when the second half began, they slowly but surely began to pull away from the opposition. Captain Keever was high point man with a total of 19 tallies. On December 15, the wearers of the red and white went down before the Piper City lads who tallied 29 points to Onarga’s 26. Had the Indians been as successful in the first half as they were in the second, they would have been given credit for a victory instead of a lost but well-fought battle. Onarga bounced off to a good start but then dropped behind when the Blue Streaks started to hit the bucket with long shots. At the quarter Piper led 9-6. In the second period the Onarga boys were again outscored 8-4, the half score being Piper 17, visitors 10. In the third quarter Onarga put on one of their scoring sprees and pulled up to a 22-19 count. In the fourth quarter Keever’s long shooting ability pulled the boys up to a 24-24 count, but Piper came right back down the floor and scored a field goal and a free toss. Onarga drew within one point again, but a last second under the basket shot for Piper City sent the crowds to the exits and Onarga home with their first loss. Kcmpton put in appearance December 18, leaving a 62-38 victory to go on the record for Onarga. Dannehl and Lee set the pace, scoring 28 and 21 THE ’43 ONARQUOIS. points respectively. “Lefty” Keevcr and Uplioff both went out via the foul route in the third quarter. Baker’s boys went back to sluggish play on December 23 when they journeyed to Cullom. At the half the Onarga lads were behind by two points. Coming out of their slump in the third period the local boys proceeded to ring up about a 9 point lead. However, they were not able to hold their gain for in the final quarter, Cullom charged ahead and won the game 25-24. On the comeback trail, the Indians, on a foreign floor defeated their host Loda 36-25 on January 5. The boys played real team basketball all the way through. Loda was hitting the bucket the first half and led at its close 22-19. The second half was a somewhat different story with Onarga beginning to roll. The third period ended with a close 26-25 score in Onarga s favor, but that was all Loda was allowed. The opposition was held scoreless in the final period, while each one of the Indians scored a basket. The Onarga five walked off the hardwood with the score 36-25 in their favor. Proving a jinx for Onarga, Cissna Park on their own floor proceeded to knock the O. T. H. S. boys by handing them a 37-30 drubbing. The first half was well played and at the half the Cissna boys had only a small point lead. In the second half the Indians couldn’t keep up with their rivals and at the end of the game Cissna had a seven point lead, the score being 37-30 against Onarga. Three days later, January 12, Thawville visited the Indians on their own floor and suffered a defeat at their hand, losing by a score of 22-17. Nor was this an easy contest for either team. Although the score does not show it, the Indians played fast ball and at the half were well ahead 18-5. In the second half they had a let-down and the visitors outscored the locals 12-4. However the Indians had another lead to counteract this and emerged the victors. January 15 saw the battle of giants with Onarga and Piper City playing with everything that they could pull out of their bag of tricks. Onarga emerged victorious to the tune of 29-25. This game evened up this season’s series between the two teams. The game was close all the way. During the closing minutes the Blue Streaks had several shots but could not connect on enough of them to pull them out of the fire. VERMILION VALLEY TOURNAMENT JANUARY 19-22 Averaging 33 points a game the Onarga Indians swept through the V.V. Tourney with considerable ease. Although they started slowly they quickly shifted into high. They defeated Chatsworth, Herscher and Cullom in that order. It is somewhat of a coincidence that Cullom proved to be the hurdle that Onarga had to jump for both the football and basketball championships. The local cagers advanced to the second round of the Vermilion Valley Tourney by defeating Chatsworth 30-12 in the first round. The first half was very slow and poorly played, the score at the half being 6-4 in Onarga’s favor. In the second half, however, the local five snapped out of their .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS slump and hit the bucket for twenty-four points, while holding the Chatsworth Bluebirds to eight. The final score: Onarga 30, Chatsworth 12. The O. T. H. S. five advanced to the second game of the V.V. basketball championship with Herscher as their opponents. After another slow start, Onarga won its way to the finals. The final scored read 33-20 in Onarga’s favor. Cullom who had won the right to meet Onarga by defeating all teams in the upper bracket came out on the floor ready to win from Onarga as they had once before. Now with the trophy at stake these two teams played. Cullom had the advantage of the home floor and a team of larger boys. Onarga wanted revenge and played at their best. During the first few minutes of play the Cullom team jumped off to about a six point lead. The quarter ended with Onarga trailing 10-2. Coming out in the second period the Indians put on a basket-shooting exhibition that had all the Onarga rooters on their feet. While doing this Cullom was held to one free throw. The score at the half Onarga 18, Cullom 11. The second half the local five continued to roll and led all the rest of the game. The gun barked to end the game Onarga 36, Cullom 31. IROQUOIS COUNTY TOURNAMENT JANUARY 26-29 Having won its first tourney in a number of years, the Onarga boys set out with determination to win their second. This was the county tourney held at Milford. Onarga drew Stockland and had no trouble running over them to the tune of 39-20. The next obstacle in the path of the rampant Indians was Donovan whom they massacred 51-24. Nearly everyone figured in the scoring and the boys played better defensively than they had the previous evening. In the semi-finals Onarga’s Indians met Watseka’s Warriors and the Indians took it on the chin. Watseka had it over the Onarga cagers in height only and the boys made it an interesting game at least. Watseka pulted away from the home town team in the first quarter, free throws being the deciding factor. The score at the quarter was 13-4. Keever went out after the first few minutes of play with three personals on him and he didn’t play again until after the half when he immediatedy picked up the fourth one which retired him from the game. Watseka pulled in the last quarter and the game ended 46-29 in their favor. In the game for the consolation trophy, a disheartened Onarga five fell before Buckley whom they had defeated before by a substantial margin. Onarga played slow, haphazard basketball most of the time, but still should have been able to win. However in the final seconds Buckley came back and won 28-26. Coming back February 2, after two weeks of intensive ball playing, the Onarga cagers had no trouble in defeating the Chatsworth five on the local floor. All the boys who dressed for the first team played. For a period of twenty-two minutes the Chatsworth team was held scoreless. Because of this the game could scarcely be called interesting, except to see how high the final score would be. Onarga led by a great margin at the half and in- THE ’43 ONARQUOIS creased their lead 35 points when the final horn sounded to end the game Onarga 43, Chatsworth 8. February 8 saw the Onarga cagers playing the Gilman five. Onarga swamped a somewhat larger but no more scrappy team right from the first. Onarga gained the lead and held it for the rest of the game. A number of fouls were called against both teams. High point men of the evening for the Indians were Wayne Lee with 16 points and Lloyd Keever who scored 15. Well on their way in the come back trail, Onarga February 9th defeated Sheldon 34-31. Both teams played good offensive and defensive ball. The half-time score was Onarga 18, Sheldon 13. In the second half Onarga slumped and Sheldon spurted ahead for a few minutes. As time went on in the third quarter the game become more exciting. Onarga only managed a one point lead at the end of the three quarter mark. The Indians took control of the situation in the last period and won the game after giving the local spectators many an anxious moment. The Onarga five rounded out a perfect record at home February 16th by trouncing Cullom 40-20. This game was played before a capacity crowd at the O. M. S. gym. The Cullom five jumped to a 11-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second period the Onarga boys outscored their opponent 9-3. The local five really poured it to Cullom in the third quarter, putting through 12 points while holding Cullom to four. Then in the final third period the O. T. H. S. cagers really turned on the heat and gave the Onarga rooters the thrills of their lives by scoring 15 points while holding Cullom to 2. Captain Keever was high point man with 12 points to his credit. On Friday, February 19th, the Indians trounced the Kempton team 53-33. This was win No. 19 for Onarga. Onarga led by 14 points the half time period and by the end of the game came out with a 22 point margin to the good. The O. T. H. S. basketball boys closed the scheduled season by thumping Buckley 32-22. Buckley led all the way until the last quarter, the scores being: 11-8 at the quarter and 17-15 at the half. In the second half Onarga outscored their opponents 17-5, doing most of the scoring in the last quarter. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT MARCH 2-5 March 3 saw Onarga playing Gilman for the third time in the current basketball season. Gilman grabbed the lead at the first of the game and seemed to take the edge over the Indians the first half. But the local boys gained control of the situation for the rest of the game and allowed the Gilman team one basket the second half as well as a very few free throws. The able way of Bob Dannehl handling the ball with the rest of the Jr. Whiz Kids following proved to decide the game in Onarga’s favor by a close and very nerve wracking margin of 23-21. The following evening saw the worst beating handed out to Onarga by any opponent this season. Injuries and illness plagued the local five in this final game of the season, as they fell a victim to a fast ball handling team .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS from Paxton. The local cagers asked no quarter and received none. Handicapped by the loss of Sterrenberg and the lowered physical stamina of Bob Dannehl, they could find the basket for only 13 points while the Paxton basketeers ran up a total of 53 points. To end the season in the doldrums was of course disappointing to all, but the spirit of sportsmanship and ability to take it prevailed in the boys. SEASON RECORD WON — 21 Onarga 40 28 39 49 42 26 62 24 36 30 22 29 30 32 Buckley Thawville Loda Gilman Cissna Park Piper City Kempton Cullom Loda Cissna Park Thawville Piper City Chatsworth Herscher Opponents 25 26 25 35 37 29 38 25 25 37 17 24 12 20 LOST — 6 Onarga 36 39 51 29 24 43 34 46 40 53 32 23 13 Cullom Stockland Donovan Watseka Buckley Chatsworth Sheldon Gilman Cullom Kempton Buckley Gilman Paxton Average Points made by First Team __ Average Points made by Opposition Average Number Fouls — First Team Average Number Fouls — Opposition-Total Number Games Won Total Number Games Lost Opponents 31 29 24 46 26 8 31 32 20 33 22 22 52 36.14 27.22 9.00 9.13 21 6 Player Games Player Field Goals Keever, Lloyd 27 131 Lee, Wayne 27 79 Dannehl, Bob 27 110 Tilstra, Butch 27 56 Sterrenberg, Kenny 16 19 Wright, Jack 23 10 Uphoff, John 20 4 Fink, Glen 18 5 Free Free Throws Personal Total Throws Missed Fouls Points 27 34 46 289 31 37 41 189 56 36 54 276 26 18 47 138 12 27 23 50 1 5 11 21 4 0 14 12 1 6 7 11 BASEBALL 4th Row: Rollard Tilstra, Raymond Herscher, Elmer Thoesfeld, Stanley Link, James Sousy, Donald Schumers. 3rd row: Ronald Black, Wayne Lee, Cap’t.; John Uphoff, Bob Dannehl, Lewis Osterbur. Marian Harris. 2nd row: Mr. Reed, Coach; Woodrow Wilson, Lloyd Keever, Duane Brantley, Duane Cultra. 1st row: Wayne Neal, Bob Pierce, Delmer Thees-feld, Paul Schnurr, Burt Keever. Baseball or Dugouts and Diamonds Did you hear all the noise coming from the athletic field this spring? Well it was Mr. Reed and the baseball boys. After weeks of talking in the Hot Stove League, baseball mentor Dwight Reed brought his boys out into the merry March sunshine to weather condition them in anticipation of the coming scheduled contests. And why not take a look at these boys who knock the horsehide around the lot? Lee looks good, is captain and will hold down the hot spot at third base. “Lefty” Keever plans to take over the first sack at present, but Schumers shows much promise for next year and may well take over that position when Keever leaves through graduation. Down a round the keystone sack there is a fight for that spot. Osterbur and Herscher, both Seniors and good men are vying for it. Tilstra seems to have short well taken care of and with a little luck will develop into a hitter as well as a fine fielder. Out in the pasture you will find Black taking down left field with Brantley at center. Schnurr, Thorne and Wilson are after the right field post. However these boys do not have their posts in a tight mit. Sousy, Link. Pierce, and Uphoff are all ready to patrol the outfield and look good in preseason practice. Dannehl and Elmer Theesfeld are the only returning letter men of the pitching corps from last year and should have a great year. Delmar Theesfeld is again acting as backstop man and works well with both Dannehl and his twin brother. All in all the battery seems to be one to look out for this season. The boys plan to carry on the 1942-43 tradition of athletic success and should be able to do so with ease. Next year also looks very hopeful with only Herscher, Osterbur, Black, and Keever hanging up their spikes at the end of the year. Piper City April 9 SCHEDULE here Piper City May 4 there Cissna Park April 13 there Crescent City May 11 there Buckley April 16 here Ash-Clif May 14 here Ash-Clif April 20 there Cissna Park May 18 here Crescent City April 30 here Buckley May 20 there. TRACK 3rd row: Ronald Black, Burt Keever, Bill Brown, Robert Hockersmith. 2nd row: Bill Cox, Duane Cultra, James Madix, Raymond Herscher, Mr. Baker, Coach. 1st row: Woodrow Wilson, Bill Tadlock, Wayne McNeil, Marian Harris, Stanley Link. Track or Sand and Cinders The crop that put in their appearance for track this year looks gaunt indeed. There is some consolation with the return of two letter men in the persons of Ronnie Black, and Raymond Herscher. However, they cannot be expected to carry the whole team. Fisher has the possibilities of duplicating his brother’s brilliant track record in the 100 yard dash. Bobby has been clocked at 10:5 and this can be worked down to less as the season progresses. Black is also a dash man, and these two should pick up a few places. Glen Fink has a good stride and long wind, which enables him to run the strenuous 440 dash. Running mates of Fink’s in the 440 are two freshmen, Wayne McNeil and Burt Keever. Although inexperienced, these boys will be serious threats to upperclassmen. Jack Tadlock, another mainstay, has hopes in the high jump and hurdles. He is also a member of the relay team. Another dash man, Raymond Herscher, is booked for the 220 and 440 dash. He may also compete in the Vfc-mile and relay. Those boys running the mile and 14-mile are Madix, Hockersmith, Fink, Peters, and Brown. These races require excellent conditioning and wind. Madix and Hockersmith show promise at this time, and as the boys become conditioned, they will show improvement. The Freshmen and Sophomore relay team is composed of McNeil, B. Keever, Sterrenberg, and Shroyer. They will form the basis for the track team in the future seasons. The track schedule is as follows: t April 16—At Gilman—Gilman, Piper, Danforth, Onarga. April 30—At Cullom—Vermilion Valley. May 7—At O. M. S.—Iroquois County. T m shocked ■ Vos ifivt y shocktJ j Steadfast Stars or Studies THE ’43 ONARQUOIS CURRICULAR or School and Scholarship There is mere than just extra-curricular activities here at school. In fact we have mne periods a day devoted to study and academic work. And now perhaps you would like to make a tour of a day at O. T. H. S. Perhaps we had better go to the Office first. Don’t be afraid. Mr. Goodwin is a grand person to know. Just sit down and make yourself at heme. He of course is a very busy person, but he always tinds time to give a visiter a cheery moment or two. Mr. Goodwin asked us to have a chair. After being seated we asked him to tel! us about the problems the school is confronted with in order to turn cut fine students. This is Mr. Goodwin’s reply: O. T. H. S. is confronted with a huge problem. To help mold the personalities of students according to splendid patterns is a stupendous task. The social possibilities of students must be strengthened; a desire to study and work efficiently must be created; improved health and muscular coordination encouraged; an appreciation of art and music created or enlarged; the habit of reading good literature inculcated; good judgment stimulated, a desire for the finer things of life aroused; a distaste against unworthy projects formed. Thus the responsibility of greatly benefiting the personalities of its students is a tremendous task but we have faith that O. T. H. S. will come through. Where to next? The Commerce rooms are next door so perhaps we had better inspect the workings of that department. Bookkeeping, junior business, shorthand I and II, and typing I and II are the Commercial subjects studied in this school. All the subjects are taught by Mr. Woodrow Baker except typing I which is taught by Mrs. Mary Kay McMillan. Junior business is a study of general business transactions necessary for everyday living, such as bank accounts, writing and transfer of checks, and keeping a personal checking account. Planning spending according to a budget, credit in buying, cost of borrowing, and buying on installments, automobile, property, and life insurance. How to use our communication services is also studied in junior business. How to use the telephone directory, placing and receiving calls, and long-distance telephone service, the first telegraph, kinds of telegrams, and delivery of telegrams, class mail, business letters, and preparing letters for the mail. In junior business the study fo keeping and finding useful information is studied. This may be accomplished by filing, indexing and alphabetizing, and filing systems. A knowledge of bookkeeping is useful to every man and woman engaged in business either as an employer or as an employee. The course develops principles of accounting applicable to many different types of busi- .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS ness — personal service, professional, mercantile, agricultural, and manufacturing. Three different forms of record keeping are studied in this course, business, personal, and social bookkeeping. The personal bookkeeping presented in this course is of great value to all citizens. Shorthand is a means of saving time in writing. One way to save time is to leave out the letters we don’t pronounce. In the word knee, the k and the final c may be left out because we don’t pronounce them. Therefore, by writing simply ne we have immediately saved one-half the time required to write the word as it is usually spelled. In shorthand I you learn how to do this and to take dictation at eighty words a minute. In shorthand II you learn to become more accurate in dictation and increase your speed in dictation as much as possible. In typing I at the end of the course you must be able to type thirty-five words a minute for ten minutes with seven errors or less. In typing II you must at the end of the course be able to type sixty words a minute for five minutes with less than five errors, fifty-five words a minute for ten minutes with less than five errors, and fifty words a minute for fifteen minutes with less than five errors. Enough commerce is taught here at this school to enable a person to leave here and obtain a position in an office without further studv. However students who stay in this work generally study at a business college. A secretary in an office does only typing, shorthand, and filing. A stenographer does bookkeeping, accounting, filing, typing, and shorthand. Mr. Baker and Mrs. McMillan have charge of the numerous classes that we have seen here. They are very busy people correcting papers and fixing typewriters and answering questions. To go up or down? Let’s go up, because I heard a rumor that in the Home Ec. department downstairs the girls are going to make rolls later on and we might as well time our visit for them. In room 21 we find the Social Science studies which away from their formal terms are American History taught by Mr. Reed and World History, Economics, and Civics taught by Mrs. Gray. All the classes in this group are spending a great deal of time with current events and probably every boy and girl has gained much by it. You can of course read the newspapers, but it takes more than that to make the brain cell tick. It is in class room discussion that questions and thought are stimulated. We primarily have had the current topics reviewed by newspapers, magazines articles in reports and round table discussion. The boys and girls are finding that history is made much more vital and most can now see plainly the relationship of the past to the problems of today’s world. The American history class use “The United States in The Making” by Canfield. Wilder, Paxsoa, Coulter and Hezd as their basic textbook. The purpose of history is not for everyone to be able to name a date without batting an eye the minute Mr. Reed asked for it. The object is the preparation of the student for citizenship through an understanding of the ideals, institutions, achievements and problems of our country. We are being made THE ’43 ONARQUOIS to think of events and issues of the present in the light of the historical past, by giving them a place in historical continuity. The first semester Civics was the course offered to Seniors as an elective. However we found some Juniors and one Sophomore in the class. Perhaps each member had his own reason for selecting the course. Whatever his reasons were, the school perhaps had another for offering it to him. The foremost purpose is to have every individual know the full significance of living together. No matter how well the students know terms and the Constitution, Civics is a subject that cannot be memorized, it has to be thought and lived. The class use “Government in Action” by Keohane, Keohane, and McGoldrick as the textbook. During this semester Economics is offered for the first time in several years. The book used as the basic reference is “Introductory Economics” by J. E. Dodd. The class members at all times have to keep in mind the normal economic system and that used during war time. No one expects to solve our economic problems, but many unusual suggestions have been offered during the term. The students at least now are developing to some extent the ability to participate constructively in the solution of our fundamental economic and social problems of the war and the post-war worlds. World History, also another elective, is offered primarily to aid the student in exercising his ability to achieve judgment in all things. Seen in the perspective of time, the benefits which the present-day system of free enterprise has conferred on common man stand out boldly and gloriously. The class members are using the past, and present to get “the hang” of what perhaps the future will bring and their responsibility in making the future the kind of world that every member of world society can live with one another in peace and security. “Man’s Great Adventure” by Pahlow is used as the textbook. After leaving the Social Science world we enter the realm of the Physical Sciences. This department is taken care of ably by Miss Hansen. Science studies the facts which form the background of human experiences. The high school offers this year Physics, Biology, and General Science. The last named is a required course for graduation. All courses in Science the attempt is to give the student an understanding and appreciation of the scientific method of procedure. The student learns a way of mastery in obtaining the fundamental knowledge of different fields and how to apply the scientific method in the solving of the problems of life. In Physics, the text “Experiences in Physics” by Williard tells in part the work accomplished. By actual experimentation everyone is given the chance to see the problems involved and by use of logic and knowledge form a solution of the problem. General Science again repeats the objectives for Physics, but is a broader less detailed course in its material. Its general aim is to teach social responsibility, that the individual needs in his development of intelligence and knowledge. The textbook “Science” by Davis and Sharpe form the academic background of the course. Students interested in life of all types carry on their interest by electing Biology as a subject. The course is designed to use the material of na- .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS tural science in aiding the students to live more affectively in democratic society. Observation and conclusions made in the laboratory are taken and applied to many problems that occur in life itself. After having seni-digested the courses offered on the second floor, we now go down stairs again and walk into the English room. The language department included English I, II, III, IV, and Latin I and II which is offered in alternate years. Mr. Goodwin handles the Freshmen, while Miss Dryden has the rest of the English. Latin is taught by Miss Hansen. We find that the term “English” does not involve mere grammar and drill today. Writing and speaking involves not only the use of language but also adjustments to social situations. Language techniques are really learned only in actual experience and so the students in the classroom are constantly reminded how their work applies to outside living. Literature of all types is also used in the classroom. The primary purpose is to make reading enjoyable, to serve as a nucleus for more extensive reading, and to supply a standard for appreciating literature of all types. Every student does not care for the same literature, but each one during his four years in English will find some reading that he enjoys. The basic text books are by the authors of Barns, Beasey, Gambell, Green, Haber, Knox, Seay, and Shattuck. English I uses “Highways” for their textbook, the Sophomores have “Heritage”, the Juniors “The American Scene”, while the Seniors use “The English Scene.” The Students of Latin soon discover that Latin is not entirely foreign. Latin is a highly inflected language and calls for mental processes that are quite different from those required in the reading of English so the student is not repeating a course that he has already had. In Latin a word is not only the symbol of an idea; it goes further than an English word because its form shows a relationship to other words in the same sentence. The Latin student does not merely translate and gain an understanding of Latin to his modern speech and literature. He also studies the classical world of Old Rome. The heritage of Rome provides the central theme for much of his reading and he better understands the relationship of the past to the present and future world of which he is a vital factor. Mr. Reed holds sway in Room 15 where the classes in Mathematics are held. Algebra, and Geometry are required courses for all graduating students. Many students ask the question, “Why should I be required to take Algebra?” The answer is found several places. Without these fundamentals courses one is unable to enter many colleges and even in some high school subjects you cannot advance very rapidly without the basic knowledge of solving mathematical equations. You need mathematics in such studies as business courses, simple surveying, political economy, home economics. The textbook that is used for the Freshman math, course is “A First Course in Algebra” by Stone and Mallory. Geometry has many applications to daily living, in industry, engineering, navigation, and astronomy, and all these activities are so valuable in aiding our great war effort. The student is shown the need and value of THE ’43 ONARQUOIS proof through logical reasoning to verify tentative conclusions. Stone and Mallory are the authors also of this text called “New Plane Geometry.” Because some students have not received the background needed for the above subjects, a new course is offered this semester called General Mathematics. These students received the formal background that is eventually used in the more advanced courses. A complete explanation of the Why of each process instead of merely the How is presented. Accuracy and checking are emphasized. The students at the end of the course found that they had developed a greater interest in mathematics and had the desire to continue their knowledge. “Useful Mathematics” is the textbook used by this group of students. Music plays an important part in many phases of our school life today. Mrs. McMillan and Mr. Fehr have charge of this aspect of rounding out our academic life. The purpose of music in the school fundamentally, is to offer a method of expression for those people who have a noticeable talent for singing or playing any kind of instrument. However, music should not be limited to just these people, but should be offered to any student who enjoys music, even though this student may never be an artist in the profession. Today, as never before, music in America is facing its greatest challenge. With the curtailment of transportation facilities, gas rationing, tire shortgae, and soon, we are certain to face a lessening of emphasis on interstate and state competition festivals. We must not permit these difficulties to retard or impair our musical program or our contribution to the present situation. Music, as no other force, can develop unity, moral, spirit and confidence. It is only through this active participation that our people are acquiring the sense that this is their way — that they belong to the nation’s fighting forces and that their spirit and will to win will bring final victory. Music is a perfect medium for this and it is for us to accept the challenge. Industrial Arts is next on our list for visitation. Mr. Moss has charge of this interesting and vital work. General Shop, Mechanical Drawing, Woodworking, and Home Mechanics come under this general heading. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Junior boys occupy the class room at various times. The purposes are much the same for each class and each one carries a bit of every aspect of Industrial Arts in its subject matter. Each student is given an insight into industrial life and his ability for self-reliance in dealing with people and himself is stimulated through an appreciation of good workmanship and design. Habits of orderly procedure and the attitude of pride and interest in one’s ability to do useful things are stressed. The textbooks used were “General Shop Woodworking” by Fryklind, and LaBerbe, “Applied Drawing and Design” by Mattingly and Scrogin, and “General Mechanical Drawing” by McGee and Sturtevant. And now it seems that the rolls that we heard about at the beginning of our little tour are now ready to be eaten so we will take a short cut through the gym and have our little treat. Miss Suppes heads this interesting department. Home Economics today is not mere cooking and sewing. Homemaking education as taught here THE ’43 ONARQUOIS is flexible, adaptable and continually adjusting to the development of persons in the classroom so that they may become capable of shaping for themselves a satisfying home and family life. The home today must be kept intact during these trying times so that at the end of the war when normal times return the home and family will be one of the great unifying forces to aid in creating a permanent peace. The high school offers three courses in Home Making which is open to all the girls in school as an elective course. The work of each girl is not standardized but is individualized to suit her particular need. Our need is the satisfaction of hunger. And now after a large sameple of food we find that we are completely satisfied. Our final aspect of our little tour takes us back to the gym. Mr. Baker and Mrs. Gray have charge of the Physical Education program. Physical Education activities include a variety of experience, and co-ordinations are developed by a constant repetition of these experiences found, in stunts, games, dramatics, rhythms, and athletics. It is in the Physical Education program that dynamic situation occur, and there are unusual number of vital opportunities for guiding individuals to act in desireable ways. Through proper leadership, Physical Education contributes to the development of standards. These standards can be built around the activities that individuals want to do, and it is through these that desires for right conduct, good health, and charcater can be developed. And so we find ourselves back in the main corridor of O. T. H. S. I hope you enjoyed our little tour and have a better understanding of the aims and obpectives of our school. ★ 3W yPCe lus ie Woot y you tell em Darb f Junior He W.'M i3S€S Par add Pest C rniwgl Coronat ion Whassa maita Bab 7 rnn cand Twinkling Stars or Activities and Honors NARGHI NEWS Last row: Duane Cultra, Bob Dannehl, Paul Schnurr, Jack Wright, Gleason Thorne, Louis Osterbur, Royal Krause, Jim Madix, Roy White. 2nd row: John Uphoff, Iris Keever, Claudia Ludwick, Elsie Wright, Marilyn Davis, Mary Dannehl, Mildred Wilson, Betty Cox, Darleen McFad-den, Wilma Neal, Mrs. McMillan, Sponsor. 1st row: Ann Hahne, Ronald Black, Dorothy Fishback, Leah McQueen, Lloyd Keever, Shirley Jackson, Rebecca Orr, Betty Burnett, Peggy Uphoff. Not in picture: Doris McFadden. .THE '43 ONARQUOIS NARGHI NEWS or Print and Press Flash! and we find the Editor Lloyd Keever with a blond on one arm and a stack of papers on the other. That’s what he meant when he said he would have to “stay late” that night. We still don’t know where the assistant editor Leah McQueen is. The news coming in on the teletype: Jim Madix just high jumped 15 feet in the high jump breaking the world’s record — oops my mistake he jumps 15 inches and broke his record. Our typists Dorothy Fishback, Betty Burnett, Ann Hahne, Shirley Jackson and Mildred Wilson can be found, as soon as one edition is out, pecking (mean that technically) away on the next edition. Mrs. McMillan, our sponsor, just runs around like a chicken with its head cut off, but really you would be surprised how much she gets accomplished. If you should happen to read any of the editions of the Narghi News you would know what I mean. Our art and humor was unusually good this year. The artists were Ronald Black and Lewis Osterbur, while our screwy humorists were Wilma Neal, Iris Keever, Duane Cultra, and Dorothy Jackson. A lot of work was put out by the circulation and production staffs, that is Bob Dannehl, Claudia Ludwick, Darleen McFadden, Wayne Lee, Roy White, Royal Krause, Doris McFadden, Wayne McNeil, and Mary Dannehl. Of course we can’t leave out the rest of the poor little printer’s devils and copy boys so here goes — Peggy Uphoff, Betty Cox, James Madix, our high jumper, Marilyn Davis, Gleason Thorne, Elsie Wright, Jack Wright, Paul Schnurr, John Uphoff and Rebecca Orr. One especially good part about working for “Boss” McMillan was the swell chili supper she gave the staff. Who says school teachers don’t make good cooks? Anyone present at our eatin’ spree could tell you differently. Even the school board quit their meeting to have a tasty bit. The staff did their part for the Carnival too. They checked the coats so the kind people would have two hands to carry away the many prizes and souvenirs won at the fun. The entire staff enjoyed working with our Editors Lloyd Keever and Leah McQueen and of course our small but mighty sponsor Mrs. McMillan. We think this was one of the things that contributed most to the success of the paper. ONARQUOIS Back row: Rebecca Orr, Elsie Wright, Rolland Tilstra, Wayne Lee, John Uphoff, Jack Wright, Glea Thorne, Bill Tadlock, Evelyn Rueck, Lloyd Keever, Mrs. Lloyd Gray, sponsor. Front Row: Marilyn Davis, Roy White, Doris McFadden, Darleen McFad- den, Editor; Bob Dannehl, Betty Cox, Ferris Crozier. .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS ONARQUOIS or Year by Year Have you ever worked in a madhouse? I haven’t either but I did work on the Onarquois staff. Draw you own conclusions. But it was fun and we got a job done as you can see if you read our effort. The staff itself was composed of 19 healthy members with Mrs. Jeanne Gray as advisor. As to our health at present, you can see the lines of worry, graying hair, and shadows under the eyes which only means we were out too late last night. This year the staff was under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Darleen McFadden of the writing McFaddens of Ireland. She saw to it that write ups were in on time and that they were of the proper calibur for the Onarquois. Bob Dannehl and Duane Cultra were the lads who high pressured ou into purchasing this little volume. The rest of the staff you can find mentioned elsewhere, but they all did their share to make this possible. This is the 4th year for the Onarquois. We decided to give the mimeograph a rest this season and give Mr. Marvin Craig the headache that always comes with the actual publication. Frobish Photograph Studio took the pictures this year. One must realize that in some instances he did not have much to work with as far as models were concerned, but we agree that he did his very best and some of the results were much better than could be expected. Our big effort was the Carnival which was a super-stupendous colossal success just to put it mildly. Every organization in school participated with whole-hearted cooperation. Eileen Neal and Wayne Lee of the Junior class copped the honors as King and Queen of the Carnival. The same class did it last year so let’s keep an eye on them. The merchants and patrons of the school also contributed to the success of our effort by donating prizes of all types. “Darb” Cultra. who ballyhooed the fights and cake walks and acted a general handy man, is now with Uncle Sam and if he does as well there, next year we may know him as General Cultra. We still have ten write ups to get into shape and the hour is growing toward midnight so we leave you to dash off a little more copy for you to digest. LIBRARY CLUB 2nd row: Betty Barnett, Leah McQueen, Wilma Hollingsworth, Phyllis Morgan. Rosadele Seibert, Rebecca Orr, Miss Hansen, sponsor; Lucille Theesfeld, Ferris Crozier, Evelyn Rueck, Mildred Wilson, Eileen Neal, Darleen McFadden. 1st row: Blanche Lindsay, Doris McFadden, Betty Cox, Dorothy Jackson, Dorothy Fishback, Ann Hahne. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS Library Club or Browsing in Books Our meanderings now seem to have brought us to the Study Hall. By a strange coincidence it is the first Monday in the month and Library Club is holding forth. Now the girls who make up the membership of the club are the cream of the scholastic crop. All 18 are honorable mention students, and some are even in the distinguished student class. So you see we will not be dealing with the hoi polloi. Chief Librarian is Dorothy Fishback who has Betty Cox as her assistant. Dorothy Jackson is the one who was chosen as the jott’em down and collect ’em girl. The clerk for the group was Ann Hahne. And to see that the books on philosophy were not put up with the 300 social science group is Miss Agnes Hanson. You may say “What do they do at their meetings.” Did you ever wonder how it happened that when you went to a librarian during the day and asked for a book on the history of the Gadhelic language that she could tell you exactly where to find it? The principle answer to that is because the girls have marked all the books with letter and numbers which indicates the subject matter that is contained in the volume. Each book also has at least two cards which are filed. One is the author and title card while the other is filed according to the subject matter. Complicated? Well, yes, to the ordinary person but not to these bright youngsters. They know and if they didn’t they wouldn’t be in Library Club. Now of course it is not all work and no play. Each meeting has a social program and during the year the staff had a Christmas and Valentine’s party. For the Carnival a punch board was the money maker that these girls used. The girls themselves maintain the well conducted student controlled library that is in O. T. H. S. Every period in the day will find a member of Library Club at the control desk in the Study Hall. The members check in and issue books, aid the students in finding information, see that all the books are in their proper places. So you see my dear reader that Library Club is important even though many take the services they give for granted. GIRLS’ CHORUS 3rd row: Blanche Lindsay, Veda Mae Ebert, Coleen Wilken, Margaret Martin, Betty Barnett, Frances Rice, Donna Arends, Utopia Kincade, Lucille Theesfeld, Betty Brimhall, Rebecca Orr. Donna Fugar, Phyllis Althaus, Lucille Burnett, Phyllis Morgan, Mildred Wilson, Beverly Sumrall. 2nd row: Christine Peters, Jacqueline Watchorn, Kathleen Reynolds, Bet-tie Russell, Betty Cox, Betty Burnett, Ferris Crozier, Elsie Wright, Iris Keever, Leah McQueen, Shirley Jackson, Ann Hahne, Wilma Hollingsworth. 1st row: Lois Leidecker, Peggy Uphoff. Wilma Krause, Darleen McFad-den, Doris Cupp, Claudia Ludwick, Mrs. McMillan, sponsor; Eileen Neal, Marilyn Davis, June Hitchcock, Betty Dickenson, Wilma Neal, Doris McFadden. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS GIRLS' CHORUS or There's Music in the Air The Girls’ Chorus is an organization which is open to all girls of the school who qualify. Membership is determined by try outs conducted by Mrs. Mary Kay McMillan. The purpose of the chorus is to provide an opportunity for the members to receive training and experience in choral music. This year about 40 girls were able to make the grade with their vocal cords. They meet on Monday the sixth period and have a grand time making harmony. If you listen real close you can hear them from the Study Hall. This year another organization was added. The membership consisted of those girls who had special talent and these 24 young songsters compose the Special Girls’ Chorus. This group meets the ninth period on Tuesday. So that some future baton swingers could have practice in directing singing Mrs. McMillan let the girls try their hand at giving the downbeat. It had many and varied results. Some were good and others, well they had the altoes coming in when the sopranos were giving our with their best solo. But every one enjoyed the fun and it gave all the girls the idea that it is best to always look at the director. Perhaps Sammy Kaye would like to take the best directors and use on his band. If you think that these girls would get very tired of singing for 40 minutes with no rest, let me assure you that that was not the case. As a reward for a pretty rehearsal Mrs. McMillan often would play records on the phonograph, some classical and some of the modern works. February 10th saw the Chorus in a program for the student body. They sang two selections “I Passed by Your Window” and “Calm Be Thy Sleep”. Then is when I wished that nature had given me a voice instead of a fog horn for a singing device. MIXED CHORUS Back row: Paul Schnurr, Ronald Black, Jack Wright, Burt Keever, Elsie Wright, Marilyn Davis, Veda Mae Ebert, Margaret Martin, Kathleen Reynolds, Lloyd Keever, Lewis Osterbur, Glea Thorne, Mrs. McMillan, director. Front row: Wilma Neal, Donna Fugar, Wilma Hollingsworth, Ann Hahne, Claudia Ludwick, Leah McQueen, Iris Keever, Shirley Jackson, Rebecca Orr, Betty Burnett, Peggy Uphoff. Not in picture: Doris McFadden. « THE ’43 ONARQUOIS MIXED CHORUS or High and Low “A-F-G-C—have your pitch.” A hush comes over the former noisy students. A figure steps before the attentive group of songsters and raises her baton. Then Room 27 is filled with music and song. The 20 members of the Mixed Chorus meeting only once a week accomplished much. The boys of O. T. H. S. seem to have developed a tendency toward the basso profundo therefore leaving a gap in the tenor section. But never let it be said that a little thing like that would stop any organization of this school. The girls step in and take up the tenor parts and do it like veterans. “Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition” was a favorite of the group this year with “Lo How A Rose Ere Blooming, Oh Lovely Heart”, and “Ado Ramus Te” also vying for the second place honor. Mrs. McMillan is also the director of this fine group of music makers. The members never expect to be a part of Fred Waring’s Glee Club or the Hour of Charm but they have a grand time making their own music and that is the main object of the group. We may have a chance to hear them someday and until then we will bid them adieu. ORCHESTRA 3rd row: Carl Theesfeld, Donald Schumers, Jack Wright, J. Fred Fehr, director. 2nd row: Betty Barnett, Glen Nichoalds, Evelyn Rueck, Robert Fisher, James Madix, Ronald Black, Robert Hockersmith, Bill Brown, Leah McQueen, Wayne Eversole, Ferris Crozier, Coleen Wilken, Blanche Lindsay. 1st row: Betty Burnett. Elsie Wright, Rebecca Orr, Peggy Uphoff, Darleen McFadden, Margaret Martin, June Hitchcock, Wilma Krause, Betty Cox, Dorthea Hanson. Not in picture: Doris McFadden. .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS ORCHESTRA or Grieg to Gershwin If you look real close at the picture of the orchestra perhaps you will be able to distinguish the members. If you are blinded by the basses in the back row, glance a little to the right and you’ll see Mr. Fehr, the director. Circumstances alter beats but members of the Orchestra are expected to “give” when Mr. Fehr gives the down beat. The organization “gave” at the assembly program held in January and at Graduation. The main purpose of the Orchestra is to provide a wide experience in the study and performance of good musical literature. The numbers played by the orchestra have been interesting enough to please all types of musical tastes. The material has ranged from easy to the difficult. Among the selections rendered this year has been “Hungarian Dance”, “Entrance of the Sidar” and “Waltz of the Flowers”. One day when I should have been solving that problem in physics I heard the orchestra next door and just couldn’t stay away. So I sneaked into the practice room. After the first number, I believe it was a stirring march, I walked up to Mr. Fehr. He is the man who waves that elongated toothpick at the instruments. I asked a question about the number and he told me the technical meanings and so forth. I began to think that I knew less and less about this whole music business. So that my standing would not be ruined forever I waited till the drums gave out a good bang and dashed to the Study Hall to look up something about this whole business of instruments. Our orchestra has the following instruments: first violins, second violins, cello, viola, clarinet, French horn, second clarinet, cornet, trombone, flute, piano, bass horn, and saxophone. So you may take your pick. One at a time they may not sound so “hot”, but when they get all together they really can “dish” out some good music. So if you are interested in some fine musical renditions, just stop by Room 23 and you will hear the best. G. A. A. Last row: Janice Colebank, Evelyn Rueck, Doris Cupp, Utopia Kincade, Grace Leidecker, Alice Mae Woods, Rebecca Orr, Donna Arends, Betty Burnett, Colleen Wilken. 3rd row: Mrs. Gray, Sponsor; Christine Peters, Shirley Jackson, Margaret Martin, Elsie Wright, Wilma Krause, Phyllis Althaus, Phyllis Colebank, Rosadele Seibert, Ferris Crozier, Beverly Sumrall, Darleen McFadden. 2nd row: Betty Dickenson, Wilma Neal, Iris Keever, Claudia Ludwick, Marilyn Davis, June Hitchcock, Peggy Uphoff, Lucille Burnett, Bettie Cox, Donna Fugar, Mildred Wilson, Bettie Russell. 1st row: Beverly Russell, Mary Dannehl. Ann Hahne, Wilma Hollingsworth, Phyllis Morgan. Leah McQueen, Eileen Neal, Shirley Colebank, Blanche Lindsay, Kathleen Reynolds. Not in picture: Doris McFadden. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS Girls' Athletic Association or Get Up and Go Say babe, hey babe, go the G.A.A. way. It’s tip-top toots. It’s purpose is to promote physical education by sponsoring an intramural program and various social affairs. It takes a lot of leaders to carry out our program of all-year-round activities. This year Eileen Neal was head recreator with Wilma Hollingsworth as her able assistant. Ann Hahne took care of writing of the minutes and it was Phyllis Morgan who dished out all the money to pay all those bills which came up from all of our fun. By the way she also collected it. Leah McQueen acted as point chairman. Though G.A.A. is an all girls’ organization, it plans some plenty peppy parties and some interesting intramurals for the pleasure of both boys and girls at O. T. H. S. Thus one can see easily all the fun that may be had in such various activities; all the friendships that may be made; and the opportunities for good sportsmanship, keen competition and physical well-being. As a reward for participation in different sports, points are given. Local awards are given to the girls who make the first 600 and 1200 points. The state organization rewards the gals who have proven themselves eligible by character, personality, continued interest and activity in the organization. The award for the 1600 points is a large letter I and the senior girls who get 2000 points received a letter consisting of a map of Illinois. This year the fall recreation was tap dancing and the girls who took up this different type of activity completed several types of tap steps. We may find a future Eleanor Powell or Ann Miller among them. Old man winter found the girls in the throws of basketball and several interesting games were held during the noon hour. Also to complete the mid-season activities social dancing was held in the upper corridor. This was open to both boys and several new dance steps made their appearance. At least that is what the super hep cats called them. Some persons expressed doubt as to what the motions were. The girls sponsored a side show at the Carnival which was considered a rip snorting success. Now some may dispute that, but we can think what we want. It is still a free country. Our social season was mighty snazzy. The debutantes were taken mostly from the freshman, but a sophomore and junior also put in an appearance. The local “400” gave a Christmas party, had a Bride’s parade. Guess Mrs. Gray was just practicing up on things, The big events were held in conjunction with the Home Ec. girls. They sponsored the Basketball Banquet and Dance as well as the Mother-Daughter Banquet. This seems to take us to the end of the year and exams, so little me had better beat my head against a book or two and then see what will come from my effort. THESPIAN 3rd row: Stanley Link, Lloyd Keever, Ronald Black, Lewis Osterbur, Kath- leen Reynolds, Darleen McFadden, Roy White, Jack Wright, Bob Dan-nehl, Duane Cultra, Jack Madix. 2nd row: Miss Dryden, sponsor; Rosadele Seibert, Iris Keever, Shirley Jackson, Eileen Neal, Phyllis Morgan, Claudia Ludwick, Ferris Crozier, John Uphoff. 1st row: Wayne Lee, Betty Dickenson, Wilma Neal, Leah McQueen, Ann Hahne, Wilma Hollingsworth, Rebecca Orr, Betty Burnett, Bettie Russell. Not in picture: Doris McFadden. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS THESPIANS or the Play's the Thing Still midnight in a house of sorrow and the Thespians roll on to greater heights of drama. I always wanted to be a Thespian but for some reason I just couldn’t see myself climbing ladders, painting scenes, learning lines in order to become a member. Of course there is also the little matter of being accepted by the group. However, if you have a burning desire to be another Bernhardt or Barrymore go to Miss Wilma Dryden, and she will appoint you to a committee and then you devote the best years of your life to the art and finally you are a full fledged member of Thespian. And they all say it is worth the effort, and they should know. If the Academy Award ever gets around to giving out little gold “Oscars” around here don’t be surprised if the Thespians come out with the statue for the best male and female leads; as well as for the best supporting cast and directing. This isn’t propaganda, and we do mean that they’re good. We can prove it because we saw the play that was presented by the group this spring, “Prologue to Glory.” It told the tale of young Abraham Lincoln, the poor, uneducated rail-splitter who was one of the folk’s. And Bob Dannehl portrayed Abe exactly as I wanted to always think of the Great Emancipator. Particularly it was the tale of his attachment to lovely Ann Rutledge (played by our young ingenue Eileen Neal) in his early twenties when he was clerking in a store in New Salem. Through eight beautifully imagined scenes we followed young Abe from his father’s farm to the village of Salem. We saw him shaping his homely character which made him popular among men, and largely through Ann’s influence becoming aware of his powers and starting out on an electioneering trip through Illinois country. The last two scenes portrayed his desolation when Ann died of the “milk-sick.” And that made the audience find a lump in their throats. I hadn’t cried since I read “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” but a tear or two found its way into my eyes that night. Every member of the cast and stage crew should be congratulated for their performance in making such a fine play a part of the dramatic experience of Onarga High School. The Onarga unit of National Thespians was organized in January 1934. The local group supports itself largely through income received from ticket sale to its annual play. All the work involved in producing a play is done by members and the sponsor, who is this year Miss Wilma June Dryden. HOME EC. CLUB Last row: Mardele Wilson, Grace Leidecker, Beverly Sumrall, Wilma Krause, Beverly Russell, Marilyn Davis, Shirley Colebank, Rebecca Orr, Colleen Wilken, Kathryn Meints, Evelyn Rueck, Phyllis Colebank, Lois Brewer, Rosadele Seibert, Phyllis Althaus, Ferris Crozier, Bettie Cox, Janice Colebank. 2nd row: Betty Dickenson, Eileen Neal, Blanche Lindsay, Doris Cupp, Betty Brimhall, Utopia Kincade, Iris Keever, Leah McQueen, Elsie Wright, Mary Dannehl. Margaret Martin. Veta Mae Ebert, Donna Fu-gar, Ruby Tadlock, Mildred Wilson, Betty Burnett. 1st row: Wilma Neal, Christine Peters, Jackie Watchorn, Phyllis Morgan, Wilma Hollingsworth, Ann Hahne, Miss Suppes, Sponsor, Shirley Jack-son, Claudia Ludwick, June Hitchcock, Betty Burnett, Kathleen Reynolds, Darleen McFadden, Lucille Burnett. Not in picture: Doris McFadden. .THE ’43 ONARQUOIS Home Economics Club or Menus and Mending The way to a man’s heart — it is trite but still true — and so we come upon the gals with the domestic trend. The ideas and objectives of the club have matured along with the girls, from pigtails to permanents and High heels. The specific aim this year has been to furnish a room for the girls and to put our motto into working order at all times: Make the best better. This year the Club met for the first time in September. The meeting was brought to order by last year’s vice-president and after a renewal of old friends an election was held. The ingredients for this year revealed about 45 members with Chief Chef and Menu planner in the person of Wilma Neal. She was ably assisted by the kid sister Eileen Neal. Wilma Hollingsworth was told to write out the grocery lists with Phyllis Morgan to worry about balancing the budget. Miss Suppes helped to mix everything together so that the Club would come out with some tasty dishes. In previous years the organization did not have a reporter but since it was decided to join both the State and National Clubs a reporter was necessary to send in the activities of the local unit. Claudia Ludwick was chosen as the Walter Winchell of th group. Now if anyone is interested in the goings on of the feminine side of our school life, just come down to the Home Ec. rooms the sixth period of the second Thursday of each month. You will then see them in action. “What color should I wear?” “What was the matter with that cake that did not rise?” Questions and answers with varied results all came from the meetings. The discussion concerning colors for the Club finally resulted in green and white with white carnation as the flower. And to become a full fledged member, the little matter of 50c in dues has to be made, but the girls will all agree that it is one fine investment. The first course of our planning was the swell turn out to the football dance sponsored by the Club. Thanks is to be given to the various committees and the fine cooperation of the girls. The second course of our full meal was the very nice piece of work done by the group in the redecorating of toys for the children at Christmas time. All the students in school aided in this effort by bringing in their toys. The Industrial Art classes received a special vote of appreciation for their help in mending broken dolls, painting red wagons, and as general handymen. Did you during the Holidays hear the soft music of the old favorite carols? That was the Home Ec. girls doing their bit to brighten the season with music and song. Our year ended with the desert course which was the Mother-Daughter Banquet given in collaboration with the G.A.A. girls. Everyone feels that she had a square meal and even with rationing and food restrictions, next year will be bigger and better. THE ’43 ONARQUOIS First Aid If anyone breaks a leg or an arm, or falls down the steps when he or she is seeing who will get down to the typing room first to get the best typewriter, we will have quite a few people in this school that will be able to fix the injured person up. Yes, you guessed it. They have been taking first aid. However their instructor, Dr. Mexson, as I heard it read too much of his own stuff and for quite some time came to teach his class on crutches, because of a broken ankle. He fell off a ladder and hurt his “wittle self.” You may know what to do when it comes to administering first aid, but the question is can you do what is supposed to be done when you see a person with his head cracked open and the goo runing out. A person who can’t take it is not wanted in first aid. Early in March the Onarga Military School organized among our local boys here in this high school the Reserve Officers Training Corps. About twenty boys signed up to take the training. Every evening except Saturday and Sunday the fellows are over at the old Gym training. We are sorry that our boys have to spend their time taking training for war. But we all realize that this situation cannot be helped and that we must all do our part. This course is a very fine thing for our boys with the world in the condition it is today. Most of the boys immediately upon graduating from high school will be inducted into the armed service of our country. The training our boys are receiving will enable them to get a rating in the armed services much more quickly than would ordinarly be possible. When these boys who are in the R. O. T. C. go into whatever branch of the service they are sent to, the routine will not be entirely new to them and they will not feel like they are lost, but that they belong there. I think that we should all thank the Onarga Military School for making this training possible for our boys here at O. T. H. S. o THE ’43 ONARQUOIS DEBRIS or Trifles and Trash F lunk you A ggravate you C ultivate you U rge you L ove you ??? T antalize you Y ank you -----o---- MR. GOODWIN MR. REED Favorite Book Sandburg’s Life of Lincoln Favorite Song______________________There Are Such Things Pet Peeve_______________________Students Quitting School Favorite Book The Call of the Wild Favorite Song___________________________Indian Love Call Pet Peeve________________________________Inattentiveness MR. MOSS Favorite Book Gone With The Wind Favorite Song_____________________________________Over There Pet Peeve_______________________________________Burned Toast MISS SUPPES MRS. GRAY MR. BAKER MISS DRYDEN Favorite Book ___________________ Treasury of the Theatre Favorite Song__________________________When Day Is Done Pet Peeve_______________________________Forgetful People Favorite Book Readers Digest Reader Favorite Song “You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To” Pet Peeve _ Rainy Day and Droopy Hair Favorite Book_________________________Guadalcanal Diary Favorite Song___________________________________Stardust Pet Peeve______________________________People Who Pout Favorite Book Untermeyer’s Anthology of Modern Poety Favorite Song--------------------------------Blue Skies Pet Peeve_______________________Being asked for Favorites Favorite Book------------- How Green Was My Valley MRS. McMILLANFavorite Song_______ The Lord’s Prayer Pet Peeve _ __________People With No Sense of Humor Favorite Book ____________________________ Jeanvaljean MR. FEHR Favorite Song __________________________________________ Largo Pet Peeve___________________Persons Trying To “Get By” ----o---- THREE CHEERS OR YEA RED. YEA WHITE The Indian brave and his two lovely princesses lead the cheers for the “ONARGA INDIANS”. The three limber yell leaders with their big voices brought out the enthusiasm of the Onarga Township High School’s student body. We see Claudia Ludwick, Wilma Neal, and Bob Fisher in flashly RED and WHITE outfits and we know our team can be assured of the best yells possible. The boys know no matter what the weather if the game went on the yells did too. A game without Mrs. Baker and Barbara was unheard of. At anytime THE '43 ONARQUOIS Barbara could tell you that Onarga’s team and coach were the best in the land. Other faithful followers included Mr. and Mrs. Sterrenberg, Cliff and Louie Schnurr also. And so here’s hoping in years to come it will always be a winning and grinning for good old O. T. H. S. SCHOOL SONGS FOOTBALL ON ONARGA, ON ONARGA, Fight right through that line, Run the ball clear round those fellows Touchdown sure this time, ON ONARGA, ON ONARGA, Fight on for her fame, Fight fellows, Fight, Fight, Fight, We’ll WIN this game. BASKETBALL ON ONARGA, ONARGA, Dribble right down that floor, Run the ball clear round those fellows Come on, roll up the score. ON ONARGA, ON ONARGA, Fight on for her fame. Fight fellows. Fight, Fight, Fight We’ll WIN this game. ----o---- CAN YOU IMAGINE? 1. Roy White not playing “boogy”. 2. “Darnie” McFadden getting an “F”. 3. “Red” Colebank not wanting to go to California. 4. Every person being at school — and on time. 5. “Darb” Cultra not laughing at “LOVE”. 6. Miss Dryden being lazy. 7. “Roe” Siebert without “JIM”. 8. No little gray Ford parked out in front of the school about 12:40 each afternoon. 9. “Conk” Ludwick being pale and pepless. 10. Wilma Krause not carrying a “Torch” for (someone). 11. “Jackie” not being teased about some boy. 12. “Rainy” Herscher not blushing when a girl talks to him. 13. The Juniors and Seniors in perfect harmony. 14. Dorothy Jackson being at school EVERY DAY. 15. Bob Fisher “without” Martha Greiner. 16. “Butch” Tilstra being a lady’s man. 17. Delbert Henegar not being the silliest guy in school. 19. “Sweed” Shroyer with a girl friend. 19. Blanche Lindsay being the quiet type. 20. “Bobby” Rutledge talking too fast. 21. NO comic books in school. 22. Beverly Sumrall not talking about “Cadets”. 23. Mary Ellen Dannehl being reserved. 24. Margaret Martin being stubborn and uncooperative. 25. Wayne Neal behaving himself. 26. “Spec” Pierce being a whole “spot” instead of just a “spec.” 27. Miss Suppes being a tall blond. 28. Bill not keeping the building clean. 29. Mr. Reed without the Seniors. 30. Everybody loving everybody else. ----o---- Senior Shorthand Class: “Now, Mr. Baker, what did you say between ‘Dear Sir’ and ‘Sincerely yours’?” THE ’43 ONARQUOIS PEOPLE ANI) BOOKS So Big_____________________Mary Kay McMillan The Last Full Measure_________________Seniors Great Sea Stories________________________Miss Dryden Freckles________________________________Bobby Fisher Behave Yourself________________________Wayner Neal The Bride or Lost Freedom________________Mrs. Gray Road to Liberty_____________________ Freshmen How to Get Things Done Darlene McFadden Our Navy Kathleen Reynolds To Have and To Hold Lois Mae Brewer THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Love at first sight may be all right but it doesn’t cost anything to take a second look. Yesterday is a cancelled check. Tomorrow is a promissary note that may never be paid. But today is cash so use it intelligently. Democracy means not “I am as good as you are,” but “You are as good as I am.” Every hour has its end. In youth and beauty wisdom is rare. Ability is of little account without opportunity. Hatred is stronger than friendship. Lies can destroy, but not create. There are male as well as female gossips. Gossip is a sort of smoke that comes from the dirty tobacco pipes of those who diffuse it; it proves nothing but the bad taste of the smoker. o 1. Is Ronnie—Black? 9. Is Doris a Cupp? 2. Is Roy—White? 10. Can Robert—Pierce? 3. Is Dorothy a Fish back? 11. What is Leon’s—Price? 4. Is Jack always Wright? 12. Is Phyllis a—Colebank- 5. Is Betty a little Dickens—on? 13. Can Stinley Link arms—with 6. Is Lucille a real Burnett? whom? 7. Is John always Up (hoff) ? 14. Is Bill—Brown? 8. Is Alice Mae—Woods? 15. Does Wayne—Neal? «• RIGHT OFF THE COB A poultry farmer had been losing chickens from his farm. He inserted the following advertisement in the local newspaper: “Anyone found near my chicken house at night will be found there the next morning.” No more chickens have been missed. ----o----- A dcotor received a note which read as follows: “Please call and see my husband. It’s his head. He had it off and on all day yesterday, and today he’s sitting with it in his hands between his knees.” ----o----- The rich farmer was paying a visit to his son at the university, and thought it might be a good idea if they had their photograph taken. The photographer suggested that the son should stand with his hand on his father’s shoulder. The farmer objected. “It would be much more lifelike,” he said coldly, “if he stood with his hand in my pocket.” Judge: What is your business? THE ’43 ONARQUOIS An Auto Demonstrator {who had tried for three hours to sell the car): “Now I’ll throw in the clutch.” Uncle Eben: “I’ll tkae her then. I knew if I held off long enough I would get something free.” ----o---- Jones: That man Smith is going around telling lies about you. James: I don’t mind that, but if he begins to tell the truth, I’ll break his neck. •---o---- Bill: What do you call a man who drives an automobile? Manny: It depends on how close he comes to me. ----o---- An old-fashioned stone dog still graces an estate near Hyde Park, home of President Roosevelt. A visitor saw the caretaker carefully polishing and cleaning the animal and thought to have some fun at his expense. “How often do you feed that dog?” he inquired. “Whenever he barks,” replied the caretaker. ----o---- Bear climbing a tree. The bear is on the other side. -----o---- Inquisitive Lady: Where did those large rocks come from? Tired Guide: The glaciers brought them down. Inquisitive Lady: But where are the glaciers? Tired Guide: They have gone back after more rocks. -----o---- Porter: This train goes to Buffalo and points East. Old Lady: Well, I want a train that goes to Pittsburgh and I don’t care which way it points. -----o---- Freshman: Is this the weather bureau? Voice: Yes. Freshman: How about a shower tonight? Voice: It’s all right with me. Take it if you need it. -----o---- Miss Hansen: When do leaves begin to turn? Bobby H.: The day before examination. -----o---- Prisoner: I am a locksmith, your Honor. Judge: What were you doing when the place was raided? Prisoner: I was making a bolt for the door. -----o---- Two of the comrades were discussing their big fat buddy. ' Said one: I saw Ben the other day and he is not as big a fool as he used to be. “What’s the matter — has he reformed?” “No, he’s dieting.” THE ’43 ONARQUOIS HONORS SPEECH HONORS Sectional Contest 1st Place Humorous - - - - Lewis Osterbur 2nd Place Oration ------ Jack Wright 1st Place Original Oration - - - John Uphoff State Contest 4th Place Original Oration - - - John Uphoff Vermilion Valley 1st Place Oration ------ Jack Wright 2nd Place Serious.............Leah McQueen 3rd Place Extempore Speaking - - John Uphoff 5th Place Humorous - - - - Lewis Osterbur MUSIC HONORS Preliminary 1st Place Girl’s - - - -2nd Place Girl’s High Voice 1st Place Girl’s Low Voice 2nd Place Girl’s Low Voice 1st Place Boy’s Low Voice 1st Place Boy’s High Voice -Vemilion Valley 2nd Place Girl’s Low Voice 4th Place Girl’s High Voice 6th Place Boy’s Low Voice 6th Place Boy’s High Voice 6th Place ------ Margaret Uphoff - Betty Burnett ■ Leah McQueen - - Iris Keever - Burt Keever - Lloyd Keever - Leah McQueen Margaret Uphoff - Burt Keever - Lloyd Keever Girl’s Chorus LOCAL SERVICE AWARDS Local Honors are offered to serve as an incentive to promote service and to honor those who have been outstanding in school activities. These honors are available to all students. One hundred and twenty-five service points determined by activity participation, school attendance, and scholarship to a student who has maintained a point average of 4.00 or a straight A average means that he is entitled to a Gold Omega as an award. The same number of service points is basic to all local awards. With a scholarship average of 3.75 or a three A and one B average, a Silver Omega is presented. If the student has an average of 2 A’s and 2 B’s, he has an average of 3.50 and a Bronze Omega. A 3.25 average is equivalent to 3 B’s and 1 A throughout the year and the award is a Silver Omicron while a straight B average or a 3.00 average, with the necessary 125 services points, receives the Bronze Omicron. The students who received these honors are: Betty Cox_______ Darlene McFadden Shirley Jackson Doris McFadden GOLD OMEGA 4.9!) Senior, Blanche Lindsay . Senior Evelyn Rueck Junior Paul Schnurr Junior Jack Wright____ Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore THE ’43 ONARQUOIS, Phyllis Morgan . Junior Marilyn Davis Freshman Rebecca Orr Junior Veda Mae Ebert _ Freshman Mildred Wilson Junior June Hitchcock Freshman Betty Barnett __ Sophomore Margaret Martin Freshman Elsie Wright Freshman SILVER OMEGA 3.75 Ferris Crazier Senior Carl Theesfeld Junior BRONZE OMEGA 3.50 Ronald Black Senior Iris Keever Junior SILVER OMICRON 3.25 Raymond Herscher Senior Wayne Lee Junior Ann Hahne Junior Margaret Uphoff Sophomore Wilma Hollingsworth Junior Marv Dannehl Freshman BRONZE OMICRON 3.00 Roy White Senior Eileen Neal Junior Leah McQueen . Junior John Uphoff Junior Kenneth Sterrenberg Sophomore ----o--- O. T. H. S. SERVICE POINT RECORDS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS In order to promote the interest of every student in a well-rounded high school experience for himself or herself, we are publishing a list of the service points earned by each student during the year. The entire service point set-up is devised to enable students to use their talents through activities. It is also designed to encourage students to discover their hidden talents and powers. It is further devised to promote worthwhile accomplishment such as good scholarship. Necessarily, we discourage certain bad procedures in high school. Skipping school comes under that heading. We have added 100 to the number of points each student has earned. We have deducted 25 points from a student’s total if he or she has skipped school this year. M. E. Goodwin. SENIORS Student Total Points Student Total Points Darleen McFadden 170 Cultra, Duane _ 123 Cox, Betty 162 Siebert, Rosadele 113 Black, Ronald 161 Brewer, Lois 112 Keever, Lloyd 145 Jackson, Dorothy 112 ♦Osterbur, Lewis . _ 142 Reynolds. Kathleen 110 Crozier, Ferris _ 141 Althaus. Phyllis - - _ 109 ♦Fikhback, Dorothy __ 137 Colebank, Phyllis 108 Herscher, Raymond 131 Eversole, Wayne 108 ♦White. Roy 129 Russell, Bettie 107 Burnett. Betty 124 Warns, Harold . . 100 Neal, Wilma 124 T1IE '43 ONARQUOIS- JUNIORS Student Total Points ‘McQueen, Leah _ 164 Orr, Rebecca______________________158 ‘Lee, Wayne . 154 ‘McFadden, Doris__________________ 154 ‘Dannehl, Robert__________________ 151 ‘Uphoff, John ____________________ 147 ‘Neal, Eileen_____________________ 141 ‘Wilson, Mildred___________________138 Jackson, Shirley_________________ 136 Hahne, Ann ______________________ 134 ‘Wilson, Woodrow__________________ 134 Morgan, Phyllis__________________ 132 ‘Theesfeld, Carl__________________ 131 ‘Hollingsworth, Wlima _ 130 ‘Tilstra, Rolland_________________ 130 ‘Fink, Glen 128 ‘Fisher, Robert___________________ 128 ‘Ludwick, Claudia_________________ 128 Student Total Points ‘Madix, James _________________ _ 128 ‘Keever, Iris________________ 127 Link, Stanley_______________ 122 Schumers, Donald____ 120 Brown, William _ 118 Theesfeld, Lucille__________ 118 Peters, Christine __________ 116 Woods, Alice Mao 116 Burnett, Lucille______ 112 Krause, Royal 112 Dickenson, Betty_____________111 Hanson, Dorothea____________ 110 Fugar, Donna 109 Colebank, Janice____________ 108 Sousy, James________________ 107 Watchorn, Jacqueline _______ 105 Tadlock, William _____________ 95 SOPHOMORES Student Total Points Student Total Points ‘Wright, Jack 169 Kincade, Utopia 111 ‘Barnett, Betty 142 Colebank, Shirley 110 ‘Rueck, Evelyn 142 Cupp, Doris 110 ‘Uphoff, Margaret .. 141 Kanosky, Joe - 110 ‘Lindsay, Blanche 138 Arends, Donna 109 ‘Schnurr, Paul 137 Brimhall. Betty 108 ‘Thorne, Gleason 132 Cox. William 108 ‘Sterrenberg, Kenneth 130 Henegar, Delbert 106 ‘Hockersmith, Robert 129 Pierce, Robert - _ 106 Peters, Richard 121 Rice, Frances . , 106 Theesfeld. Elmer 120 Hensler, Yvonne 105 Brantley, Duane 118 Price. Leon 104 Theesfeld, Delmar 118 Leidecker, Lois 103 Meints, Kathryn . 116 Mitchell, Rex 102 McNeil, Wayne . 114 FRESHMEN Student Total Points Student Total Points ‘Wright, Elsie___________________158 ‘Davis, Marilyn_________________ 143 ‘Martin, Margaret_______________ 139 ‘Hitchcock, June_________________128 ‘Dannehl, Mary___________________127 ‘Ebert, Veda Mae________________ 127 Keever, Burt___________________ 124 Russell, Beverly_______________ 122 Krause, Wilma__________________ 121 Neal, Wayne_____________________118 Nichoalds, Glen________________ 116 Greiner, Martha 114 ( ) Those names starred are eligible for honor awards if they have the necessary scholarship. Sumrall, Beverely____________111 Kanosky, Leo________________ 110 Rutledge, Robert_______________. 110 Shroyer, Robert______________110 Tadlock, Ruby______________ 110 Wilken, Colleen ____________ 110 Harris, Marion______________ 108 Lambert, Elwin _____________ 108 Wilson, Mardell _ 108 Leidecker, Grace____________ 106 Price, LaVerne . 103 Autographs