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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1946 volume:

N Published by the Onarquois Staff of ONARGA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Volume VII 71 OUR SCHOOL ■ BOARD OF EDUCATION (Left to Right): Mrs. Mabel Hockersmith, Mr. Louis Schnurr, Mrs. Grace Cultra, Mr. A. L. Fisher, President; Mr. Lloyd Orr, Mr. Louis Wilken, Mr. B. R. Blotcky, Secretary. Our Principal at work MR. M. E. GOODWIN Mr. Goodwin, our principal, Is a very conscientious sort. To make a rule is Always his last resort. This trait of his we admire Another, the way he does try To make our school better and better And also rate very high. Mr. Goodwin does a fine job of managing our school and sponsoring the Senior class. He teaches Freshman English, and there are few grammatical errors that miss his ear. He is a great sports follower, and there is seldom a game that we do not see him. His friendly manner makes it easy for students to go to him for advice. MISS BOYD She is a very little lass A lot of work befalls her And usually is gay. With banquets, games and such. She helps to manage the Jr Class Eut with her industrious character So really earns her pay. It never proves too much. In all our endeavors this year we have found Miss Boyd very capable and eager to help. She not only taught home economics and general science but was also Assistant Junior Class Sponsor. MISS BARBER As our drama coach And English teacher, Miss Barber thought Grammar an important feature. So much to our dismay Now at first this procedure She kept a chart day by day Caused quite a big noise. On which every error made was But she proved good grammar was recorded vital And those with the fewest marks For personality and poise, were rewarded. Miss Barber found time from her regular classes of English and Latin to be Thespian and Library club sponsor, co-sponsor of the Narghi News, and Assistant Freshman class sponsor. She also directed our Junior and Senior class plays. Her wit and friendliness won her many friends both at school and “in town. MR. FEHR MR. AIKEN Mr. Aiken’s the man Who really does swell At teaching us Civics And coaching as well. m Our instrumental instructor (Who is also a camera fan) Works hard at making bandsmen And real musicians when he can. He is usually very friendly Very seldom in a bad mood Ar.d if you ever studied under him You know he shows great “patience and fortitude.” Mr. Fehr. our instrumental instructor, is an “all around good guy” and well-liked at school. His hobby is taking pictures which you find him doing at our football games. He has built up a lot of interest in the band the last few years; and because of this interest, the band is constantly growing. He works with the boys And keeps them in line So they can play well And give other teams a “bad time Mr. Aiken, our coach, is a discharged “vet.” Besides coaching and keeping our boys physically fit in P. E. classes, he taught civics and general business. He was sponsor of the Sophomore class. He is a regular fellow” at school and al?o very active in local organizations. MISS BROOKHART If you had the prviilege of being in her classes (Though if not you undoubtedly would know) The feeling of sincerity she passes And her warm and friendly glow. Her teaching of the Commerce Department Was surely no little task, But with her patience and encouragement For any more it would be hard to ask. Miss Brookhart displayed her abilities as a fine and fair teacher early in the year. In addition to teaching typing I and II. shorthand I and II. and bookkeeping, she was Co-sponsor of the Onarquois, Sponsor of the Freshman class, and Co-sponsor of the Narghi News. When Mrs. Cox left, she helped our soloists ar.d ensembles through the district contest and did a remarkable job. Always ready to listen and commend, she proved to be a real friend. MR. SEANEY Mr. Seaney is a worker That no one can contest As Junior class sponsor He’s really at his best. As manager of the carnival He shines in all his glory He claims he can ‘’Sell Rowboats on the Desert” But of course that is just his story. All kidding aside now I think it’s safe to say There’s not a one but what thinks That Mr. Seaney’s O. K.! Mr. Seaney. our Assistant Principal, teaches algebra, geometry, advanced mathematics, chemistry and biology. In addition to this very full schedule, he finds time to be Junior Class Sponsor and Carnival Manager. He is always willing to do his share and go half way with everyone. MISS WHITE She works with us all In one way or another Teaching us among other things To get along with each other. Miss White as a teacher Is right up there on top History and Spanish are her classes But there she does not stop. Miss White, besides teaching history and Spanish, was speech and one-act play coach. She was co-sponsor of the Onarquois and Assistant Senior Class Sponsor. When Mrs. Cox left, she took over the job of G. A. A. counselor. Miss White is very enthusiastic about her work and does a fine job of everything she undertakes. MRS. WILSON As a substitute music teacher She came to us this spring To direct our soloists and choruses Through programs, contests and things. There is an old saying Mrs. Wilson seemed to heed That “A frier.d in need Is a friend indeed.” Mrs. Wilson came as a music teacher, after the resignation of Mrs. Cox. Her enthusiasm inspired our music groups to try very hard and consequently we walked off with second place in the V. V. Music contest. Every student wishes to extend their thanks for her stepping in and doing a splendid job. JL'NE Oh! you kid BANEZ Her mind never knows what her mouth will say next. G.A.A. 4; F.H.A 4; Chorus 4: Nargiii News 4; Hand 4; Library Club 4; A Cappella 4; Senior Play 4: Speeeh ConteM 4: Thespians 4. eniors LA VERNE Slim PRICE Oh! how dry — is my humor. Basketball 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4. ELSIE Else WRIGHT Isn't it a pity they don't make three-sided coins. G.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4: G.A.A. Secretary 4; F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Library Club 2. 3, 4: Library Club Treasurer 4: Band 3. 4; Orchestra 1: Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; A Cappella 1.2. 3. 4; Trio 3: Sextet 4: Octet 1: Thespians 4. GLEN “Glennie Boy NICHOALDS And the senior girls thought he was bashful. Band I; Track 2, 3. 4; Chorus 3; N'arghi News 4: Football 4. VEDA “Vele” EBERT Living. loving and lunching. Chorus 1.2,3.4: Ci.A.A. 1.2.3.4; Vice-President of G.A.A. 4; F.II.A. 1.2.3.4: Secretary of F.H.A. 2; President of Thespians 4; Thespians 3. 4: Library Club 2, 3. 4: Point Secretary of Library Club 4: Vice-President 3; A Cappella Chorus 3, 4; Editor of N'arghi News 3. 4; Onarquois 2: Senior Class Play 3. MARILYN “Davy DAVIS The senior class busy body. Class President 1, 4: Class Secretary 3; N'arghi News I. 2, 3, 4; Onarquois 1. 2. 3. 4; Assistant Editor 2; F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Reporter of F.II.A. 2; Secretary of F.II.A. 3: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Treasurer of Ci.A.A. 4; Library Club 2. 3. 4; Chorus I. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus I. 2. 3. 4: Sextet 1. 4; Thespians 3. 4; Secretary of Thespians 4; Octet 4. BURT The Voice KEKVER An all around good fellow. Football 1.2, 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4: Boy’s Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1.2. 3. 4; Thespians 3. 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Class Vice-President 2. 4; Nar-Rhi News 2. 3: Onarquois 2. 3: Orchestra 1; Octet 4; Quartet 3. 4. COLLEEN Mousie” WILKEN Actions, not words. G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra I. 2; Band 3. 4: Narghi LA VERNE Don REITER Silent as a sun-dial. F.H.A. 3. 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Transfer from Milford nu WILMA “Circe KRAUSE JUNK Tnoney I1AHNK She likes the farmers' Mins best. F.H.A. I. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. I. 2, 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4 Library Club 2, 3. 4; President of Library Club 4 Point Secretary of Library Club 3; Class President 3 Thespians 3, 4; Onarquois 3. 4; Assistant Editor Nar-ghi News 3; Editor of Onarquois 4; Senior Class As changeable as a dollar bill. G.A.A. I, 2, 3. 4; Chorus I, 2, 3. 4: Library Club 2, 3. 4: Narfhi News 4; Onarquois 4; F.H.A. I, 2, 3. 4; Sextet 4: Senior Class Play 4: Junior Class Play 3; Class Secretary I. MARION “Inky INGERSOLL Is there a method in her madness?? G.A.A. 4: Chorus 4: Narghi News 4: Transfer from Lockport. LEO Casanova KANOSKY He loves ’em and leaves 'em. £ eniors Football 1, 2, 3.4: Baseball 1. 2.3.4; Track I. 2.3,4; Class Treasurer 3; Narghi News 4; Junior Class Play . 3; Senior Clow Play 4: King of Cumival 4. BEVERLY 'Slinky Kay RUSSELL Oh-h-l! fur n Chrysler or panel truck- Chorus 1: G.A.A. 1.2,3. 4 F H A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Nardil News 3. 4: Onarquois 4: CM Secretary’ 3. 4: Class Treasurer I. BEVERLY Janie SUMRALL Some people get result . I get consequences Chonis 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. I, 2, 3. 4; A Cappella 3. 4 F.H.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Thespian 3. 4; Narghi News 3, 4: Onarquois 3. 4: Junior Class Play 3. MARTHA -Marty GREINER I go for the tall ones — boys I mean. F. H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4. F.H.A. Treasurer 4; G.A.A. 2. 3, 4; G. A.A. Point Secretary 3; Chorus 3. 4; Library Club 3, 4; Library Club Secretary 4; Junior Class Play 3; Narghi News 3. 4. BURNELL “Barney BRANTLEY The All-Amerieaa Wolf of 0. T. II. S. Football 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4: Onarquois 3: Narghi News 4: Thespians 4. Junior Class Play 3: Senior Class Play 4: Transfer from Piper. CLASS HISTORY Mingling our tears with the down pour from heaven, twenty-seven intelligent youngsters left their happy homes for their unforgettable first day of school. Under the supervision of Miss Harriet Cain, we managed to master the three R’s namely; Running, Romping, and Resting. Journeying across the hall, Miss Kathleen Artz, with a ready smile, met us at the door. Young as we were, we decided to do a little experimenting on the side to discover if money really would talk. After all chipping in, we visited old Man Winter in his frosty palaces. Sure enough it does, school was dismissed for several days. In our third year we studied under Miss Kath-ie Blackwell which was a special privilege as it was the one and only year she taught at dear old 0. G. S. In the mathematical department it was noted that not only 2 and 2 equaled 4, but 3 and 1 also did. Were our parents ever proud now!!! The great art of boat building was our next accomplishment. Admiral Julia Danforth gave us a few hints now and then. The speedy little model was Columbus’ Santa Maria. When it was finished, a clever skit was given. This was the beginning of our training for Thespians. We believed in the old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”'- so consequently we started when we are juveniles. Finding the school unfit for our growng class, or was it the other way around, we moved to the 1. O. O. F. Hall to continue our studies while the school was undergoing a reconstruction job. Upon returning a new gym was ready for our use, and the custom of physical education classes for both girls and boys was established. Miss Charlotte Clarke had the task of being overseer of our first class expedition. Brookfield Zoo proved to be very interesting and educational. Now we could come back and draw pictures of oar second cousins as they swung by their tails. Several of our members began to develop their hidden musical talents as they joined the growing grade school orchestra. In keeping with the Yuletide spirit the stronger sex of our class constructed Santa Ciaus and his reindeers. We all took turns sitting on his knee and describing in full detail our wants and desires. Hubba, hubba!! Meanwhile, the girls were busy with the Nativity scene. By the sixth grade our artistic abilities were being produced. From ancient history we depicted several scenes for some murals. Later in the year, poppy posters were drawn, and one of our members won a dollar bill. Miss Fern Yaw was very determined that some Frankies or Bings would be developed; so we kept up on the latest songs of the time. Now let me see, Ah yes, “Three Little Fishes”, “Home on the Range” and many other too numerous to mention. Finding our thirst for knowledge was too much of a burden for one teacher, in the seventh grade we branched out and got two, Mr. Lionel Beavins and Mr. Merle Wright. In the interest of science we took a trip up to Chicago once again, but this time we took in all the museums and aquariums. This year we received our first taste of graduation glamor — at least we sang in the chorus. Now, at last the big year was here, and did we think we were “big stuff”. Mr. Wright, along with the help of Mr. Ira Onken, once again guided our steady steps. Our special delight was the English classes we never had. To help the rest of the school celebrate Christmas, a Christmas play and program was given. After passing all the tedious exams, twenty-four of us marched up to the stage to receive our hard earned diplomas. The annual Legion Awards were presented to Margaret Martin and Burt Kee-ber, the former leaving us our Freshman year. Again walking away with honors, Margaret Martin proved to be Salutatorian while Elsie Wright closed the graduation as Valedictorian. Our first main goal had been reached, and to us it seemed like a job well done. TIME MARCHED ON! After being told all kinds of stories twenty three of us rather hesitantly took our seats on the south side of the assembly at O. T. H. S. The rules and regulations were duly explained to us, and everything seemed to be going smoothly until the fateful day of November 30th arrived. The seniors wanted to make sure that we felt welcome; so they all put their heads together and came out with our initiation. How well we all remember— and didn’t we feel silly ducking under those desks? By Christmas time we had sufficiently recovered to put up a huge tree in the assembly which was the beginning of a new custom. Shortly following this a play was presented which showed what “little devils” we all were. Miss Hanson and Miss Suppes gave us our needed guidance and very patiently listened to all our trials and tribulations. All year we vied with the Junior class for the scholarship cup. They loved us for it! The ones chosen to manage our first year of high school life were President, Marilyn Davis; Vice-President, Wilma Krause; Secretary, Harry Neai; Treasurer, Beverly Russell. Either we weren’t the angels we thought we were or other places had more attraction — anyway several of our class left us. Elwin Lambert, Margaret Martin, Harry Neal, and Grace Lei-decker all found other places to go. Advancing a little further into our Sophomore year we gave the Freshmen a small idea of initiation by the Spohomore Reception. We could really look with amazement at the way the Freshmen all clung to their seats before classes began. Mary Dannehl piloted the ship with Burt Keever, Marilyn Davis, and Elsie Wright helping along the way. Mr. Seaney acted as sponsor while Miss Nordell was replaced later in the year by Mrs. Taylor because of the former’s resignation. Honest, we’re innocent. Some of us tried our luck in biology learning what made the snake wiggle or what made the frog croak. That last one didn’t present any problem for us, we all knew it was our knives that did the trick. Our fellows and girls were very ably supporting our second year of undefeat in football either directly or indirectly. Barney Brantley joined us from Piper City. Norma Templeton rejoined us only to leave us in our Junior year. To help the entire school celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we put on a program in the true O’Rourke spirit. One of our most pleasant victories was the crowning of our candidates for King and Queen at the carnival. Marilyn Davis and Marion Harris received the crowns and corsages. Mr. Seaney found us to be so irresistable that he was promoted right along with us as Junior sponsor. Mrs. Pease did a fine job of assisting, particularly when the banquet came around. Our Junior Play “All Gummed Up” set a new high in net profits. This was just the beginning of an extremely busy but enjoyable year. June Hahne was the busy manager with Moe Harris, Beverly Russell, and Leo Kanosky as the other class officers. We thought of everything — with a little added — to make some money to give the respected Seniors a big send off. Our last Christmas program as a class was given with Jolly Old Saint Nick visiting all the happy O. T. H. S. students. For those that had been good chil’en he had special gifts. Basing all preparations on the old fashioned garden theme, the banquet and prom were very royally carried out. The O. M. S. band furnished the music in grand style. If you can remember, it all took place in a cloud burst to say the least. Oh well, “rain makes all things beautiful.” Our big dream was a reality, seventeen of us were Seniors. We gained June Banez, Marion In- gersall, and La Verne Reiter. The misfortune of losing Mary Dannehl, Marion Harris, and LaVerne Price befell us. The latter, after receiving a release from Merchant Marines, came back and took up his books once again. To start the year off right, we sponsored a sweater and sock dance. The Freshmen still didn’t feel at ease in our presence; so we planned a nice little get-together as a remedy. Initiation was enjoyed by all, even by the Freshmen as they rested in a line in front of the assembly being perfect chinamen. For dramatic purposes a pantomine, “And The Lamp Went Out”, was presented for the entertainment of the assembly. Then on St. Valentine’s Day in the very midst of a blizzard, we gallantly gave our Senior play, “You Can’t Always Sometimes Tell,” a side-tickling farce. Mr. Goodwin took over the duties of sponsor with Miss White as co-sponsor. Their able assistants were Marilyn Davis, President; Burt Keever, Vice-President; Beverly Russell, Secretary; Martha Greiner, Treasurer. In January a near miracle was performed. Afer waiting for what seemed like centuries our rings arrived. We had a crowning achievement of winning 2 out of 4 years the King and Queen of the carnival. It was but fitting that our candidates Marilyn Davis and Leo Kanosky should be victorious our last year. Since the war was over, our class was able to take a trip. Alter putting all our ideas together, it was decided a class picnic at Buckner’s Cabin was just the thing. Our last social event of our school days made us realize how much fun we had really enjoyed together. To show our ever lasting gratitude to the school, we left something that could very nicely be put to use. It was decided a sofa and chair was needed for the dramatic productions of O. T. H. S., so we proceeded to do what we could about it. If they are not on the market yet, glass enclosed bulletin boards will be substituted. To finish our active school days, the Juniors gave us a very nice banquet and prom. The alumni banquet and dance followed with the class colors, green and white, and our flower, the Talisman Rose, prevailing in the decorations. All that was left for us as students was Commencement. On May 30th the eventful night arrived. The diplomas certainly looked nice, but with them came a feeling of mingled sorrow and joy. Keeping our class Motto in mind, “To Thine Ownself Be True,” we raised our eyes to face the future with a smile. CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Onarga Township High School, State of Illinois, do hereby comma this to be our last will and testament. I, Burt (The Voice) Keever, do hereby will and bequeath my winning ways with the Freshman guis to Warren .Peters. I, Leo (Romeo) Kanosky, do hereby will and bequeath my broad shoulders and slim waist to nusseil HocKersmith. I, Colleen (Mousie) Wilken, do hereby will and bequeath my popularity at the Danforth dances to Marlene Wilken. I, Burnell (Barney) Brantley, do hereby will and bequeath my baby blue eyes and manly ways to Orville DuFrain. I, Marilyn (Davy) Davis do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get the best dancer in O. M. S. to Patty Althaus. I, June (O.M.S.) Banez, do hereby will and bequeath my week-ends in Chicago to Leila Dunlap. I, LaVerne (Don) Reiter, do hereby will and bequeath my shyness to Ina Dickenson. I, Beverly (Janie) Sumrall, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to exaggerate and talk to Francis Zeedyk. I, LaVerne (Slim) Price, do hereby will and bequeath my wonderful technique obtained in the Merchant Marines to Roy Ficklin. I, Beverly (Slinky) Russell, do hereby will and bequeath my interest in The Funeral Home in Gilman to myself. I, Elsie (Else) Wright, do hereby will and bequeath my violin to Margaret Kanosky so she can get even. I, Glenn (Banty) Nichoalds, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to exchange girls’ pictures for rides on my scooter to Robert Hendricks. I, Martha (Marty) Greiner, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to type and giggle at the same time to Peggy Tilstra. I, Marion (Inky) Ingersoll, do hereby will and bequeath my long blonde hair to Deloris Sumrall. I, June (Pooney) Hahne, do hereby will and bequeath my participation in school actviities to Margaret Lindsay. I, Wilma (Circe) Krause, do hereby will and bequeath my flirting ability to Elizabeth Peters. I, Veda (Vete) Ebert, do hereby will and bequeath my Chevy to Neil Talbert and hope that he will keep it in good condition. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seal on the I8th day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six. We, the Senior Class of Onarga Township High School, State of Illinois, do hereby commit th.s to be our last will and testament. Witnesses: MR. GOODWIN, MISS WHITE. PROPHECY This is the year 1956, and the occasion is the Annual O. T. H. S. Carnival. As I look around I seem to recognize a number of the people milling about through the crowd. As I turn around, I am almost knocked down by a rather large woman wearing a lot of jewelry and furs. Looking closer I realize it is the former June Banez— noW Mrs. Ed Stark. When I ask her how she is getting along, she says she and Ed now have their own South American Cafe in Brooklyn. She is here on business trying to persuade the Jolly Sailors to come to New York and play at her cafe. I move down the midway and follow the sound of a booming voice. Drawing nearer I see it belongs to Glenn Nichoalds. When I ask why he is still participating in the Carnival, he tells me he came back for a post-graduate course, and he had so much fun he just couldn’t leave. Startled by a large hand on my shoulder I look up to see a tall man in top hat and tails accompanied by a beautiful blonde whom he informs me is his fifth wife. As we all know, he is known all over Chicago as “Diamond Leo” Kanosky. He tells me he made all his money on his new beer bottle with the hole in both ends. Going on farther I meet Marilyn Davis who says she and C. C. have now opened their own dancing academy in St. Louis, Boles and Boles Incorporated. They are attending the carnival to give a display of exhibition dancing. They have originated a new step called the Virginia Reel Stomp. Going on farther I hear squeals of delight and see a large group of bobby-soxers surrounding a tall blonde man m a brigi.t green sports coat. Moving closer I see it is none other than our old classmate Barney Brantley who has replaced Frank Sinatra and his swoon crooning with Irish ballads and a boogie beat. He says he owes his success to the days he spent warbling in the halls at O. T. H. S. during the 2 minute interval between periods. Moving along I see what looks as if it were a parade of giants but is really the former Martha Greiner and her five children (quintuplets, no less). They are only 10 years old but have already reached the remarkable height of 6 ft. 5 in. and are still growing. The state is supporting her as she divorced her husband on “cnarges of mental cruelty.” On leaving her I notice a neat, rather dignified lady who I thought looked like June Hahne. While talking to her she informs me that she has just ccme back after 5 years in India doing missionary work trying to get the natives there to stop biting their fingernails. When I ask her wny she cnose this work a:.d never married, she telis me that she waited 5 years to get the right man to propose, but after that time she gave it up as a lost cause and entered her present work. Sne says the Deirey Daily Bugle has been trying to get her to write a column in the paper on “Advice to the Lovelorn.” With her work on the “Narghi News” in high school and her own experiences as background, she is seriously thinking of taking this position. When I ask her if she has seen any of her other classmates, she says while she was passing through Gilman she noticed two funeral parlors next door to each other. Thinking this rather queer she started to investigate and found that her two former classmates Beverly Russell and Beverly Sumrall were operating the new one. They said their one hope was to run the Reilly Brothers out of business. They have a new high-powered ambulance which will enable them to get to the dead bodies before the Reillys have a chance. Marilyn informs me that she talked to Burt Keever in St. Louis. She says he has a peanut vending machine on the corner of Dead End and Back Alley streets. His biggest business asset is his booming voice singing his own compositions written about his peanuts. He tried unsuccessfully to break into the St. Louis Civic Opera and then was forced to go into business for himself. We turned around to find a slim smartly dressed woman and recognized her as LaVerne Reiter. She is a very successful criminal lawyer now and not a bit like our old classmate. When I ask her how she happened to choose this work, she tells me that she had married a professional jewel thief. After thinking up so many alibis for h.m she became quite adept at the job. When I asked how she overcame her shyness, she replied that she spent 4 years in Mllse. Renee’s School for Attractive But Shy Young Ladies. LaVerne told me that her old friend Colleen is now the owner and manager of a Theatrical Boarding house in Louisville, Kentucky. Colleen tried to go on the stage as a bubble dancer, but she went broke buying bubbles, so she married the man who was in the act after her, “Les and His Trained Seal.” She opened the Boarding House to make some money since soon after their marriage the seal got sick and died leaving them nothing but a rubber ball, a seal coat, and some dead fish. The next classmate I recognize is Elsie Wright. She says she will be the featured accompanist on Morris B. Sachs and Kenneth G. Sterrenberg’s amateur hour. Since she has had to accompany so many of the young artists at O. T. H. S. she feels quite capable of the job. She says if she makes a success of this, Kenny is going to help sponsor her own program which she will call the “Hour of Harm”. She says that LaVerne Price is quite a successful business man now. He has his own Fur Shop in Waukegan. He does all the trapping, curing, and sewing himself, so you can see his styles are quite exclusive, and his profits are all clear except for what it costs him for thread and shotgun shells. Seeing a well-dressed couple standing near me I see that it is the former Veda Mae Ebert and her new husband Ernie. They just got married last week as they were waiting for Vete to make a success of her dressdesigning shop. Ernie has decided to quit his job at T O and devote his time to modeling his wife’s new creations. Looking around again, I recognize Marion Ingersoll who tells us she is now one of the “400” at Lockport. She says she has not found her man yet but she is still shopping around. She says that after waiting for 9 years for Leslie to get home on leave she has finally given up hope. Coming in the door late again I see Wilma Krause. Stopping to talk to her a minute I find that she is now Dean of Cusator’s Military Riding Academy at Chatsworth. As her eyes filled with tears she admitted to me that the five little Cusators were using the horses all the time, and thus they had not been able to make much profit. Well, it is getting near 11 o’clock and time for old people to be in bed so I better take the hint and leave you folks. Good night!! First Row (front to back): Charlene Stephens, Frances Zeedyk, Edward Forrest, Paul Fryer, Assistant-Sponsor, Miss Boyd. Second Row: Peggy Tilstra, Marge Homer, Warren Peters. Third Row: Wilma Wulff, Neil Talbert, Ronald Decker, Norma Short, Sponsor, Mr. Seaney. Not in picture: Betty Henry. Marge “love ’em all” Homer—The Juniors’ little Pride and Joy. Paul “Cutie” Fryer—The Junior who has never been known to stay serious more than 2 seconds. Neil “Tab” Talbert—The Frank-not-so-hotra of our class. Frances “Dark Eyes” Zeedyk — At first we thought she was bashful, but— Warren “Muscles” Peters—Our football representative. Peggy “Peg” Tilstra—Cute and always laughing. Wilma “Bashful” Wulff—Quiet, maybe, but hard working. Norma “Red” Short—One red-head who doesn’t have a temper. Edward “Shorty” Forrest—Gets the car but— where are the girls? Charleen “Good-natured” Stephens — The girl from the country who is always joking. Betty “no noise” Henry — Betty’s motto is: Silence is golden. Now that you have met our little class, I suppose you want to know something about them. Well, in spite of our few members we did many things. We sold pencils, pins, popcorn, pop, and other things to raise money for the Junior-Senior prom. We put on a Junior play. Many of us were in the Thespian play. Three of the four characters of the Contest play were Juniors. Our class president was Marge Homer: Vice-President, Neil Talbert; Treasurer, Sam Henegar; Secretary, Betty Lou Price. But we were soon “Fresh out of” secretaries and treasurers. Sam joined the Navy and Betty Lou had to leave school because of her mother’s illness. We let Mr. Seaney, one of our class sponsors, take over the treasury, and Miss Boj'd automatically became secretary. They didn’t do bad for beginners. We also have many of our members in chorus and band. On the whole the Junior class, although small, has been well represented in this year’s school activities. , Sophomore Class First Row: Elsie Theesfeld, Beverly Colebank, Chancey McFadden, Roy Ficklin, David Siebert, Charles Krause, Kenneth Legan, Kenneth Palmer. Second Row: Betty Postell, Margaret Kanosky, Ina Dickenson, Gene Sheppeiman, Billy Patterson, Glen DuVall, Robert Lee. Third Row: Mary Cox, Nora Lewis, Gene Myers, Wendell Orr, James Harris, Sponsor, Mr. Aiken. Fourth Row: Elizabeth Peters, Marietta Scott, Doris Lindsay, Margaret Tilstra, Donna Lindsay, Glendora Grcn.er, Shirley DeFries. Not in picture: Assistant-Sponsor, Mrs. Cox, Norma Jimison. “We are the sophomores, the Onarga sophomores, everywhere we go—people want to know what we are, so we tell them’’: Among our pigskin braves, our first team letter men were Gene “Donna” Meyers, that’s what I like about the South. David “Sieb” Siebert, they used to call him “Dope”. Wendell “Windie” Orr, our big chief, (president, you dope); Roy “Sonny” Ficklin, his mother calls him moonshine; Boyd “Noisy” Harrs, bored (board) with life; Kenny “Tennessee Jed” Legan, got him—dead center; Bob “huba huba” Lee, oh that sister of mine!; Buddy “Ears” McFadden: Glen “Lard” DuVall, the thin man; Kenny “Oh that Latin” Palmer; Charles “Cecil Krause”, guess my weight; Gene “88 keyes” Sheppleman; and Bill “Pat” Patterson, always talking. That winds up the braves (and most of them are wound up)! Not excluding our squaws, ahem, but including Beverly ‘Bugs” Colebank, Jovial Seaman (Jolly Sailor); Elizabeth “A girl” Peters; Donna “Gene” Lindsay, G not J; Doris “Ditto” Lindsay, they’re in a rut: Marietta “Scotty” Scott, who hails from Gilman, Grr!; Margaret “Queeny” Kanosky who was our queen for carnival; Betty “Watseka” Postell, nuff said; Norma “Jimmie” Jimison; Ina ?? Dickenson, silent type, oh shovel, shovel; Elsie “oh gee” Theesfeld. a swell kid; Nora “Smiles” Lewis; Mary “Yea team” Cox, my achin’ back: Margaret “My” Tilstra, the long and the short of it; Shirley “Two gun” DeFries, back in the saddle again; and Glendora “Sis” Greiner, ya-ta-ta- ya-ta-ta. They all did their part in G.A.A., F.H.A., Library, Thespians, and chorus to make our class especially active. Last but not least were our able sponsors, Mr. Wayne “Coach” Aiken and Mrs. Norma “Ricky tick” Cox, who got enough the first semester! McFadden, Siebert, and Myers resided on the hardwood first team. Cheering them on was Mary Cox, cheerleader. Our class was very active contributing members to all organizations. Signed, sealed and delivered by: President, Wendell Orr. Vice-President, Beverly Colebank. Secretary, Norma Jimison. Treasurer, Margaret Kanosky. Freshman Class Front Row: Odevia Henegar, Robert Hendricks, Dale Brantley, Gene Cox, Orville DuFrain, Jack Krause, Maxine Tilstra, Vivian Lee. Second Row: Sponsor, Miss Brokhart, Delmer Cox, Robert Dunker, Joretta Leonard, Peggy Reynolds, Russell Hockersmith, Donald Archer, Dick Dannehl, Rose Marie Talbert, Ralph Price, Assistant Sponsor, Miss Barber. Third Row: Charles Bottorff, Barbara Atkins, Arlis Legan, Doris Peters, Margaret Lindsay, Wilna Sheppelman, Frances Mitchell, Delores Tilstra, Shirley Link. Ann Burnett, Marlene Wilken. Fourth Row: Gene Hall, Marvin Fink, Edward Rueck, Paul Werner, Patty Althaus, Evanell Speers, Reta Conn, Joy Lou Brewer, Deloris Sumrall, Gene Hewitt. Persons not in picture: Dorothy Richards, Leila Dunlap, Robert Green. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY' Nearly half of the high school’s total enrollment on September 4, 1945, consisted of our exceptionally large freshman class of forty-six students. Under the capable leadership of our class sponsors, Miss Brookhart and Miss Barber, our class elected its officers: President, Margaret Lindsay; Vice-President, Dorothy Richards; Secretary, Shirley Link, and Treasurer, Deloris Tilstra. With Dannehl, Bottorff, Archer, and Dale Brantley doing their part on the varsity football team, Dannehl and Bottorff on the basketball team, our class was well represented in sports. As freshmen we also took part in the musical activities of our school. Most of the boys and girls were in the boys’ and girls’ choruses. Some of us were selected by Mrs. Cox to participate in the Contest Chorus. In Mixed Chorus our representatives were Gene Hall, Marvin Fink, and Don Archer. Don Archer was in the boys’ quartet and the mixed octet. By our combined efforts, we accomplished the feat of having ten freshman in the band. Not to be partial to any one extra-curricular activity, we also took part in three freshman-sophomore plays. In the first play, “Who Gets the Car Tonight”, Shirley Link, Dale Brantley, and Don Archer were in the cast. Our second play was one exclusively for girls. The play was “The Last Christmas,” and our representatives were Maxine Tilstra, Vivian Lee, Wilna Sheppelman, Deloris Sumrall, and Rose Marie Talbert. We thought we should have three so the third one would be fair anyway; so we gave the play “I’m a Fool”. This time in the cast we had Margaret Lindsay, Ann Burnett, Pattv Althaus, Vivian Lee, Dick Dannehl, and Don Archer. Our first year of high school is now officially ended, and we can truthfully say (if no seniors are looking) that it wasn’t too-oo-oo bad! FOOTBALL Front Row: Donald Archer, Russell Hockersmith, James Harris, Burt Keever, Warren Peters, Jack Krause. Second Row: Delmer Cox, Dick Dannehl, C.iancey McFadden, Kenneth Legan, Glen Nichoalds, Glen DuVall, Robert Lee, Marvin Fink. Third Row: Burnell Brantley, Roy Ficklin, David Siebert, Marion Harris, Leo Kanosky, Charles Bottorff. Fourth Row: Dale Brantley, Gene Myers, Wendell Orr, and Coach, Mr. Aiken. Pos. Year Height Weight Myers .. _ LE 2 6 ft. 1 in. 175 lbs. Orr - . LT 2 5 ft. 9 in. 140 lbs. Siebert LG 2 6 ft. 175 lbs. Keever C 4 5 ft. 7 in. 160 lbs. Brantley, D. RG 1 6 ft. 174 lbs. Peters _ RT 3 5 ft. 6 in. 150 lbs. Bottorff . RE 1 5 ft. 11 Ms in. 170 lbs. Archer QB 1 5 ft. 5 in. 120 lbs. Harris, M., Capt. LH 4 5 ft. 8 in. 160 lbs. Dannehl RH 1 5 ft. 7Ms in. 151 lbs. Kanosky, Capt. FB 4 6 ft. 200 lbs. Brantley, B. C 4 5 ft. 10% in. 175 lbs. Ficklin E 2 5 ft. 6% in. 140 lbs. Harris, B. HB 2 5 ft. 6 in. 147 lbs. Legan E 2 5 ft. 8 in. 140 lbs. Fryer QB 3 5 ft. 6 in 140 lbs. Lee HB 2 5 ft. 6% in. 125 lbs. Nichoalds HB 4 5 ft. 6% in. 120 lbs. Pos. Year Height Weight Talbert_________ G 3 5 ft. 8 Ms in. 135 lbs. Du Vail _________G 2 5 ft. 9 in. 168 lbs. Krause E 2 5ft. 9 in. 125 lbs. McFadden ________E 2 5 ft. 5% in. 130 lbs. Hockersmith G 1 5 ft. 4 in. 145 lbs. Fink ___________ G 1 5 ft. 4 Ms in. 115 lbs. Cox, G. _________T 1 5 ft. 7 in. 145 lbs. Cox, D. G 1 5 ft. 4% in. 135 lbs. SCORES Onarga—6 _________ ______________Forrest—6 Onarge—26 . Saunemin—0 Onarga—7 ____________________Chatsworth—25 Onarga—0 ___________Rantoul—45 Onarga—0__________________________Cullom—25 Onarga—19 _________________Hersher—7 Onarga—7 ______________________ Gilman—6 Basketball Front Row: Charles Bottorff, Chancey MeFaddsn, Burt Keever, D ck Dannehl, Paul Fryer Second Row: Donald Archer, Neil Talbert, Charles Krause, Marvin Fink. Third Row: Jack Krause, Gene Hall, Gene Myers, Kenneth Legan, Coach, Mr. Aiken. Pos. Yr. Height Weight Keever, Capt. G 4 5 ft. 7 in. 160 lbs. McFadden . . . F 2 5 ft. 5% in. 130 lbs. Bottorff C 1 5 ft. 11% in. 174 lbs. Dannehl G 1 5 ft. 7% in. 151 lbs. Fryer _ F 3 5 ft. 6 in. 140 lbs. “Myers F 2 6 ft. 1 in. 175 lbs. Siebert _. C 2 6 ft. 175 lbs. Fink . . F 1 5 ft. 4% in. 115 lbs. Krause C 2 5 ft. 9in. 125 ibs. Hall ... C 1 6 ft. 2 in. 175 lbs. Archer F 1 5 ft. 5 in 120 lbs. Legan G 2 5 ft. 8 in. 140 lbs. Ficklin . _ .. F 2 5 ft. 6% in. 135 lbs. Talbert G 3 5 ft. 8% in. 135 lbs. Indicates First Five BASKETBALL SCORES Onarga—22 Lnda—9.3 Onarga—12 Kempton—36 Onarga—12 . . _ Gilman—52 Onarga—11 Cissna Park—74 Onarga—27 Piper City—23 BASKETBALL SCORES Onarga—20 Onarga—26 Onarga—20 Onarga—20 Onarga—29 Onarga—50 Onarga-—22 . Onarga—29 Onarga—28 Onarga—16 Onarga—28 Onarga—35 Onarga—20 Cullom—63 . _ . Thawvi'-e—27 . _ - . ... Thawville—26 . Loda—39 Piper City—25 — Chatsworth—22 She'don—72 Gilman—52 . _ Cullom—81 Kemnton—58 . .. Buckley—25 V. V. TOURNEY Onarga—18 .. Chatsworth—22 Onarga—23 Herscher—35 COUNTY TOURNEY Onarga—30___________________Buckley—47 FRESH-SOPH. Onarga—46 Buckley—13 Baseball BASEBALL BOYS Front Row: Charles Bottorff, David Siebert, Burt Keever, Dick Dannehl, Chancey McFadden, Gene Myers, Roy Ficklin, and Kenneth Palmer. Second Row: Robert Hendricks, Coach, Mr. Aiken; Neil Talbert, Jack Krause, Kenneth Legan, Wendell Orr, Gene Hall, Donald Archer, Dale Brantley, Leo Kanosky, Odevia Henegar, Chas. Krause, Robert Lee, Russell Hockersmith, and Robert Green. F. H. A. Front Row: Sponsor, Miss Boyd; Joy Lou Brewer, Patty Althaus, Joretta Leonard, Doris Peters, Reta Conn, Margaret Kanosky, Beverly Sumrall, Beverly Russell, Ina Dickenson, Rose Marie Talbert, June Banez, Charleen Stephens, Frances Mitchell. Second Row: Deloris Sumrall, Barbara Atkins, Betty Henry, Marlene Wilken, Shirley Link, Ann Burnett, Vivian Lee, Margie Homer, Elsie Wright, Frances Zeedyk, Norma Short, Delores Tilstra. Third Row: Marietta Scott, Elsie Theesfeld, Beverly Colebank, Wilma Krause, June Hahne, Marilyn Davis, Veda Ebert, Martha Greiner, Shirley DeFries, Donna Lindsay, Doris Lindsay Wilna Sheppelman, Elizabeth Peters, Peggy Tilstra. Fourth Row: Colleen Wilken, LaVerne Reiter, Norma Jimison, Betty Postell, Nora Lewis, Arlis Legan, Evanell Speers, Peggy Reynolds, Leila Dunlap, Margaret Lindsay, Dorothy Richards, Mary Cox, Wilma Wulff, Maxine Tilstra, and Glendora Greiner. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA On October 24, the first event of the Home Economics Ciub year was the usual initiation of our new members which brought our total membership up to 55. Then the club was affiliated with the state-wide organization F. H. A. The organization colors of red and white, the symbol of the red rose helped us to keep in mind the motto ‘‘Toward New Horizons” as we grew and faced new problems. — And it was for “New Horizons” that we were striving as we worked under the guidance of the following officers; President, Veda Mae Ebert; Vice-President, Marge Homer; Secretary, Marilyn Davis; Treasurer, Martha Greiner; Scrapbook Committee, Donna Lindsay and Doris Lindsay; Sponsor, Miss Boyd. For the first time at O. T. H. S. we printed an F.H.A. handbook which contained the names of the officers, the committees for the year, the creed, the purpose, the colors, the flower, the motto, and a yearly schedule for meetings. During the year F. H. A. sponsored several school activities. On November thirteenth the Football Banquet in honor of the members of the football squad and the cheer leaders was held. In January we raised some money by selling subscriptions to the Household Magazine and cookbooks. Then in the spring our girls attended the spring rally at Gilman where our Scrap Book was on display. In addition to all these other activities F.H.A. and G.A.A. sponsored on April 9 the annual Mother-Daughter Tea, which ended our year's work. LIBRARY CLUB Seated: June Banez, Martha Greiner, Veda Mae Ebert, Peggy Tilstra, Margie Homer. Standing (left to right): Wilma Krause, June Hahne, Elsie Wright, Sponsor, Miss Barber; Betty Henry, Marietta Scott, Donna Lindsay, Frances Zeedyk, Margaret Tilstra, Doris Lindsay, Marilyn Davis, Shirley DeFries and Mary Cox. Any period of the day one might walk into study hall, a girl can be found sitting at the library table signing out books, magazines, and answering questions concerning literature. Because of the high scholastic requirements the girls consider it a privilege to belong and are willing to work hard. June Hahne is our active president with Peggy Tilstra, vice president; Martha Greiner, secretary; Elsie Wright, treasurer; and Veda Mae Ebert, point secretary. A large number of books have been added, including all types of literature. Miss Barber, as our sponsor, has brought in some new customs, one being a fine for overdue books. The money is added to the club funds which are used according to the wishes of the library members. G. A. A. Front Row: Vivian Lee, Frances Mitchell, Joy Lou Brewer, Rita Conn, Rose Marie Talbert, Peggy Reynolds, Beverly Colebank. Norma Jimsion, Deloris Sumrall, Arlis Legan, Elizabeth Peters, Barbara Atkins. Second Row: Ina Dickenson, Marietta Scott, Ann Burnett, Wilma Wulff, Peggy Tilstra, Betty Posted, Doris Peters, Joretta Leonard, Wilna Sheppelman, Frances Zeelyk, Margie Homer, Nora Lewis. Third Row: Elsie Theesfield, Shirley DeFries, Donna Lindsay, June Banez, Marilyn Davis, Patty Al-thause, Shirley Link, Charleen Stephens, Martha Greiner, Margaret Lindsay, Dorothy Richards, Betty Henry, June Hahne, Veda Mae Ebert. Fourth Row: Glendora Greiner, Doris Lindsay, Margaret Tilstra, Colleen Wilken, Elsie Wright, Marlene Wilken, Evanell Speers, Maxine Tilstra, Marion Ingersoll, Wilma Krause, Mary Cox. Back Row: Margaret Kanosky, Delores Tilstra, Leila Dunlap, Beverly Sumrall. Not in picture: Beverly Russell. G. A. A. GAB The G. A. A. has been pretty busy this year. For eliminating argument on this point here is a sketch of our year’s endeavors. Our first undertaking was the initiation of the new members at a potluck supper. No one was murdered or fatally injured, but our initiates had quite a time getting the war paint, which the Initiation Committee was so generous with, off their faces. Another big event of the year was the interclass basketball tournament of which the Senior girls came out victorious. All the teams played swell games though, ar.d we found out we had real spirit and sportsmanship in our classes. The captains of the teams were Elsie Wright, Seniors; Peggy Tilstra, Juniors; Beverly Colebank, Sophomores; Margaret Lindsay, Freshmen. In March we participated in the State-wide Telegraphic Basketball Shooting contest. Each class chose members from class to compete and the results — ours was 2.76 — were sent in to be compared with scores of other schools in Illinois. All our activities weren’t purely athletic in nature, for on April 9, G. A. A. and F. H. A. sponsored the annual Mother-Daughter Spring Tea. According to the usual custom, committees from both clubs prepared the food and decorated the gym. The speaker was Miss Hazel Haskett, State supervisor of Home Economics. Both mothers and daughters found her talk on Planning for the Future quite inspiring. On May 4th we attended a play-day which everyone enjoyed at Loda, Illinois. That about rounds out our activities for this year. We may not have produced any professional athletes but we certainly had fun. We want to take this opportunity to thank Miss White for her assistance as sponsor after the resignation of Mrs. Cox. We really appreciate all you did. Girls Chorus Front Row: Joy Lou Brewer, Frances Mitchell, June Banez, Wilma Wulff, Shirley Link, Beverly Sum-rail, Rose Marie Talbert, Marion Ingersoll, Marilyn Davis, June Hahne. Second Row: Vivian Lee, Mary Cox, Veda Mae Ebert, Ann Burnett, Betty Henry, Barbara Atkins, Peggy Tilstra, Delores Tilstra, Shirley DeFries, Deloris Sumrall. Third Row: Rita Conn, Marlene Wilken, Margaret Lindsay, Patty Althause, Joretta Leonard, Doris Peters, Wilna Sheppelman, Martha Greiner, Elsie Wright, Francis Zeedyk, Char-leen Stephens, Margie Homer, Marietta Scott. Fourth Row: Maxine Tilstra, Dorothy Richards, Colleen Wilken, Leila Dunlap, Peggy Reynolds, Evanell Speers, Arlis Legan, Glendora Greiner, Doris Lindsay, Donna Lindsay, Wilma Krause, Norma Short. If by chance you happen to hear a burst of song on some quiet afternoon issuing forth from Room 27, don’t be alarmed. We do it all the time. “We,” meaning the girl’s chorus, can be heard some 3rd or 9th hours (and any other old time, too). We have a large group of girls this year. The Freshmen turned out in almost full force to lend their talents, and we found we have some very good material for our future choruses, too. The contest chorus hasn’t done badly at all this year. We got a third place at the county music contest and a second place at the Vermilion Valley. Mrs. Cox, our director, left in the second semester, and Miss Brook-hart substituted for her until Mrs. Wilson came. Boys Chorus Front Row: Chancey McFadden, Wendell Orr, Burt Keever, Donald Archer, Accompanist, Marilyn Davis; Marvin Fink, Warren Peters, Russell Hockersmith, Odevia Henegar. Second row: Kenneth Palmer, David Siebert, Paul Fryer, Neil Talbert, Kenneth Legan, Orville DuFrain, Glen DuVall, Jack Krause. Third Row: Paul Warner, Delmer Cox, Robert Lee, Gene Myers, Gene Hall, Dale Brantley, Gene Shep-pleman, Gene Cox. The boy’s chorus this year has proved to be a very competent and active organization. They were very faithful “practice-ers” and made some fine showings. When Mrs. Wilson took over before the Vermilion Valley contest, she drilled them on “Steal Away” and “Sky Anchors Aweigh!” These numbers were on the program at the county Festival and our boys proved their ability there. Although they will be losing their lead bass this year, there are so many fine underclass singers now Onarga’s boy’s chorus should keep right up on top next year. Our boys like to sing and they do a fine job of everything them attempt. A fine job, boys! A Cappella Choir Front Row: Mary Cox, Charleen Stephens, Marilyn Davis, June Hahne, June Banez, Veda Mae Ebert, Norma Short. Second Row: Marietta Scott, Margie Homer, Elsie Wright, Frances Zeedyk, Neil Talbert, Donald Archer. Third Row: Burt Keever, Wendell Orr, Gene Myers, Gene Hall, Gene Sheppelman, Kenneth Legan, Marvin Fink. The A Cappella Choir, representing the picked voices of the school, has been very active this year. During the year the Choir made several appearances in town before the Woman’s Club, the church, the youth rally, and the assembly. Against very stiff competition, the Choir placed second in the County contest in Chebanse. On April 15th the Choir journeyed to Milford with other choruses from adjoining towns to help compose the festival chorus of some five hundred strong. A great deal of credit for our ultimate success should go to our directors, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Wilson. Octet Way back in the dark ages, around Christmas time, there came an opportunity for a few of our number to display their talents along vocal lines. At that time a small group was needed and Mrs. Cox chose from our ranks an octet. This group consisted of Norma Short and Elsie Wright, Sopranos; Marilyn Davis and Margie Homer, Altos; Don Archer and Neil Talbert, Tenors; Burt Keever and Gene Meyers, Basses. They made their debut by appearing at the Christmas program as snow-covered carolers (real snow, too) and as a musical background for the history “Silent Night.” Our octet has made a very good name for itself by appearing on several local as well as school programs. They won a first division rating at the District contest which entitled them to go to the Sectional. Sextet Our little group was formed shortly before the District Contest this spring and proved its worth in gold. After pulling down a blue ribbon in the above contest, we went on to Peoria for Sectional. In the first part of the year the sextet did not exist but rather the Girl’s Trio. This group consisted of Norma Short, Elsie Wright, Margie Homer, and was accompanied by Marilyn Davis. In the County Contest, this group placed second; so they decided with the addition of three others they should do twice as well. Charleen Stephens, Wilma Krause, and Marilyn Davis joined the Trio, with Mary Cox as accompanist, and sure enough the records don’t lie! Charleen Stephens, Norma Short, Elsie Wright, Marilyn Davis, Margie Homer, Wilma Krause, Mary Cox, accompanist. Marilyn Davis, Elsie Wright, Donald Archer, Norma Short, Burt Keever, Neil Talbert, Gene Myers, Marge Homer, Gene Sheppelman, accompanist. Quartet Left to right: Donald Archer, Neil Talbert, Burt Keever, Gene Myers, Elsie Wright, accompanist. Every Monday afternoon, the same old call is heard, “Quartet practice, s.xth.” The quartet had to be reorganized this year as only Burt Keever and Neil Talbert returned from last year’s group. Donnie Archer, freshman, was chosen as tenor and Gene Myers, sophomore, as a bass. Elsie Wright again joined them as accompanist. After a few weeks of practice and singing for various town organizations the boys participated in the county contest at Chebanse in December. They received a second rating. In March, they sang in the District Contest and once again brought honors to O. T. H. S. with another second place. One of their most popular renditions was “Shortnin’ Bread.” The quartet, which originated last year, was started by Mrs. Cox who was with us until her resignation this spring. Her leaving was regretted by all. Onarga High, however, was not left entirely empty handed, for Miss Brookhart took up the baton and helped us on our musical journey. As only one of our number will be graduating, there are bright prospects in sight for next year. Band Front Rrow: Gene Myers, Russell Hockersmith, June Banez, Mr. Fehr, Director; Marietta Scott, Norma Short, Elsie Wright. Second Row: Mona Goodwin, Eileen Myers, Margie Scott, Danny Pouison. Margaret Lindsay, Mary Cox, Frances Zeedyk, Elizabeth Peters, Shirley L:nk, Marlene Wilken, Catherine Fulwider, Donald Parker. Third Row: Frances Mitchell, Delores Tilstra, Gene Sheppelman, Joyce Fink, Clyde Parker, Billy Palmer, Shirley DeFries, Wendell Orr, Ronald Lyons, Donald Archer, Margie Homer. Fourth Row: Diane Rice Jean Curphey, Doris Conn, Phillis Balding, Beverly Ficklin, Janice Orr, Doris Lindsay, Wilna Sheppelman, Charles Carring on, Donna Lindsay, Ann Burnett. One of the most growing organizations this year has been the band which now has forty-three members including both grade and high school students. Several new instruments have been added, and interest seems to be growing daily. We are lucky this year in that we will lose only three members come graduation time. With so much new talent arising we should have an even bigger and better band next year. Mr. Fehr has worked hard and long with us, and we believe he can be proud of his pupils. Our band activities this year consist of the County Festival, playing for Baccalaureate, Com- mencement, and assembly programs. We had also some smaller ensembles made up formed between the acts of the Senior play and fomred between the acts of the Senior play and will make more appearances in the future. Early this spring, nine of our band members composed a swing band which appeared on the stage show at the carnival. They were very well liked, and there is talk of continuing this type of group. New band talent is being uncovered all the time, and we have in our school the kind of talent of which one can be proud. Narghi News NARGHI NEWS STAFF Seated: Burnell Brantley, Martha Greiner, Wilma Krause, Beverly Russell, Beverly Sumrall, Charleen Stephens, Peggy Tlistra, Co-Sponsor, Miss Brookhart. Standing: Robert Lee, Co-Sponsor, Miss Barber; Glenn Nichoalds, Kenneth Palmer, Chancey McFadden, Frances Zeedyk, LaVerne £rice, Doris L ndsay, Gene Myers, Donna Lindsay, Shirley DeFries, Mar Tie Homer Paul Fryer, June Banez, Wendell Orr, Elsie Wright, June Hahne, Vera Mae Ebert, Norma Short, Leo Kanosky, Mary Cox, Ann Burnett, Neil Talbert, Marilyn Davis, Marion Ingersoll, Margaret Kanosky, Ina Dickenson. This article is to acquaint you with the staff and job of the “Narghi News”, our school newspaper. It comes out once a month and contains class news, sports, jokes, editorials, gossip, and other timely items. The paper was greatly enlarged this year, and it covered the “news about school” completely. The whole staff worked hard, and we think they did a swell job. Besides publishing the paper for our student body, we had a very large and wide-spreading mailing list. We sent copies to some of our service boys and exchanged papers with many other schools. In this way we kept up with their activities and they with ours. Miss Barber and Miss Brookhart oversaw the assembling and actual printing. A good deal of credit goes to them for their invaluable help. Thespians From Left to right: David Siebert, Robert Lee, Mary Cox, Elsie Wright, Paul Fryer, Betty Postell, Wilma Wulff, Ina Dickenson, Neil Talbert, Margie Homer, Burt Keever, Frances Zeedyk, Marilyn Davis, Veda Mae Ebert, Beverly Sumrall, June Hahne, Wendell Orr, Edward Forrest, Burnell Brantley. On December 21, 1945, seven new members were formally initiated into National Troupe No. 278 of Thespians. This made a total of seventeen members in the troupe. Initiation was again held in March, 1946, when six more students became members, thus bringing the total membership to twenty-three. Thespian activities were rather limited until work began on the annual Thespian play. The play “Jo’s Boys”, a dramatization of Louisa Mae Alcott’s story, was presented May 7, 1946, at eight o’clock to a very appreciative audience. Jo's Boys CAST: Jo---------------- Beverly Sumrall Meg Margie Homer Amy Frances Zeedyk Teddy_______________________Edward Forrest Demi Wendell Orr Emil________ . Neil Talbert Dan___________________Paul Fryer Professor Bhaer Burt Keever Laurie Burnell Brantley Josie _______________ June Banez Nan _____________ Elsie Wright Bess____________________Mary Cox Mrs. Parmalee Veda Mae Ebert Esmeralda Betty Postell Annabella _________ Ina Dickenson Director: Miss Betty Barber CREWS: Stage Manager — Leo Kanosky Assistant Stage Manager — Glenn Nichoalds Crew — Robert Lee, David Seibert Costume Chairman — Marilyn Davis Assistants — Betty Postell, Veda Ebert Properties Chairman — June Hahne Assistants — Wilma Krause, Wilma Wulff Advertising Manager and Programs — Margie Homer Business Manager — Robert Lee Assistants — Ina Dickenson, David Seibert Make-Up Chairman — Wilma Krause Assistants — Betty Postell, Ina Dickenson Prompters — Beverly Russell, Martha Greiner Onarquois Seated: Beverly Russell, June Hahne, Elsie Wright, Wilma Krause. Standing: Co-Sponsor, Miss White; Beverly Sumrall, Paul Fryer, Marilyn Davis, Co-Sponsor, Miss Brookhart. One of the most cherished memories of any high school pupil is the year book, or in our case, the “Onarquois.” For this reason, those who work on it try to do their best to make this book represent the student body as a whole. This year the Onarquois staff is composed of seven students and has its faculty co-sponsors, Miss White and Miss Brookhart. Although their work has been tedious and quite tiresome, they have, nevertheless, put forth every effort and sacrificed many hours to put this book together. Funds toward payment of this book were boosted by the annual O. T. H. S. Carnival which was held on March 7. Success of the project may be attributed to Mr. Seaney who headed the carnival committee. O.T. H.S. Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom this year was acclaimed as one of the best yet! At 6:30 P. M. the Seniors, Juniors, and the faculty (and families) met in the “banquet” hall and were entertained by the Juniors, and then feasted on M E N U Tomato Juice Cocktail Escalloped Chicken Buttered Peas Buttered New Potatoes Pear Salad Strawberry Sundae Nuts and Candy Coffee and Milk The program consisted of: Welcome Response_____________ Vocal Solo Reading______________ Vocal Solo Community Sing Farewell _____ Marilyn Davis Margie Homer Norma Short Frances Zeedyk Neil Talbert Everyone ___Paul Fryer The hall was very nicely decorated but its splendor was of small consequence when at 8:00 the couples arrived at the dance. The gym was decorated in the “Gay Nineties” theme, the wails Lned with store front-ings, typical of that era, on which colorful signboards and awnings were displayed. The north end of the gym was made to resemble a park with benches for spectators and the south end was conveniently made to resemble a music shop, in which the band was situated. These decorations made a beautiful setting for this gala evening. The Juniors worked hard on the prom and the Seniors really seemed to appreciate their efforts. It is always a little sad when this big night is over but we all had a grand time and really gave the Seniors a great send-off. HONORS We are indeed proud of our membership in the National Honor Society. Since 1925 students at O. T. H. S. have been elected to this distinguished national group. In as much as the very basis of the National Honor Society is service, at O. T. H. S. we have given much attention to a local honor system. We hope to encourage all students from the freshman year through the senior year to seek high scholastic and leadership attainment. LOCAL SKRVICE AWARDS A combination of activity participation, school attendance, and scholastic achievement determ- ines the award granted. One hundred twenty-five service points are required in each case. Students who secure a scholastic point average of 4.00 or a straight A average for the year receive the gold omega pin. To the winner of a scholarship average of three A’s and one B goes the Silver Omega pin. With an average of two A’s and two B’s or a 3.50 average, students are entitled to a Bronze Omega. If students receive an average of three B’s and one A or 3.25 they earn a Silver Omicron pin. Finally students with a straight B average get the Bronze Omicron. The students who receive these local scholastic honors are: GOLD OMEGA (4 A s) Marilyn Davis___________________ June Hahne _____________________ Elsie Wright________________ Margie Homer____________________ Frances Zeedyk__________________ Mary Cox_____________________:__ Elizabeth Peters________________ Patty Althaus___________________ Donald Archer___________________ Margaret Lindsay________________ Shirley Link____________________ SILVER OMEGA (3 A’s, 1 Veda Mae Ebert__________________ Marlene Wilken__________________ BRONZE OMEGA (2 A’s, 2 B’s) Senior June Banez___________________________ Senior -----Senior Wilma Krause__________________________Senior Senior Beverly Russell ____________________ Senior -----Junior Wendell Orr________________________Sophomore Junior SILVER OMICRON (1 A, 3 B’s) Sophomore Peggy Tilstra ________________________Junior _ Sophomore Margaret Kanosky Sophomore . Freshman Margaret Tilstra _________________ Sophomore Freshman BRONZE OMICRON (4 B’s) Freshman Shirley DeFries Sophomore — Freshman Donna Lindsay_____________________ Sophomore B) Doris Lindsay _____________________Sophomore _____Senior Marietta Scott____ _ Sophomore Freshman O. T. H. S. Service Point Record of Individual Students At O. T. H. S. we strive to promote a well balanced school life for every student. Frequently the very thing in school the student treats with indifference is that which could improve his personality and furnish many satisfying experiences for him. The student who has discovered many of his own new abilities in various fields has made a splendid beginning for a successful life. In order to encourage him to participate in numerous types of activities we try to equally award extracurricular and curricular activities such as football, band, library service, and scholarship. We believe that thoroughness and the ability to focus one’s powers if encouraged at school will prove useful and profitable to persons throughout life. M. E. GOODWIN. The following service points serve as an index of student activity participation: SENIORS Student Brantley, Burnell_____________ Banez, June___________________ Davis, Marilyn________________ Ebert, Veda Mae_______________ Greiner, Martha_______________ Hahne, June __________________ Ingersoll, Marion_____________ Kanosky, Leo__________________ Keever, Burt__________________ Krause, Wilma_________________ Nichoalds, Glenn _____________ Price, La Verne_______________ Reiter, LeVerne_______________ Russell, Beverly______________ Sumrall, Beverly______________ Wilken, Colleen ______________ Wright, Elsie_________________ Total Points __________129 __________153 __________180 __________148 __________136 __________159 __________105 __________130 __________160 __________145 115 _________106 __________104 .147 _________128 __________131 192 JUNIORS Student Decker, Ronald________________ Forrest, Edward____________ Fryer, Paul___________________ Henry, Betty__________________ Homer, Margie Peters, Warren________________ Short, Norma__________________ Stephens, Charleen Talbert, Neil Tilstra, Peggy________________ Wulff, Wilma . Zeedyk, Frances SOPHOMORES Student Colebank, Beverly_____________ Cox, Mary ____________________ DeFries, Shirley ............. Total Points 104 111 __________128 114 _______ 185 __________116 __________130 ____ 119 .148 __________125 110 159 Total Points _______ 105 _________ 174 _________131 Dickenson, Ina DuVall, Glenn_____ Ficklin, Roy Greiner, Glendora Harris, James_________________ Jimison, Norma________________ Kanosky, Margaret Krause, Charles_________ Lee, Robert________ Legan, Kenneth ____ Lewis, Nora _________________ Lindsay, Donna _______________ Lindsay, Doris _ McFadden, Chancey_____________ Myers, Gene___________________ Orr, Wendell__________________ Palmer, Kenneth ______________ Patterson, Billy Peters, Elizabeth_____________ Postel, Betty Scott, Marietta_______________ Sheppelman, Gene Siebert, David________________ Theesfeld, Elsie______________ Tilstra, Margaret_____________ FRESHMAN Student Althaus, Patty Archer, Donald _______________ Atkins, Barbara _____________ Bottorff, Charles _ Brantley, Dale_______________ Brewer, Joy Lou Burnett, Ann_______________ 122 109 115 112 106 106 125 116 118 134 102 140 136 129 165 154 117 109 -_134 110 129 121 120 _ 107 137 Total Points 125 _______ 153 102 ____125 124 110 120 Conn, Reta___________________________________105 Cox, Delmer _________________________________105 Cox, Gene____________________________________106 Dannehl, Dick________________________________136 DuFrain, Orville_____________________________106 Dunker, Robert_______________________________103 Dunlap, Leila________________________________108 Fink, Marvin_________________________________119 Green, Robert________________________________119 Hall, Gene 114 Hendricks, Robert___________________________ 103 Henegar, Odevia______________________________111 Hewitt, Gene_________________________________104 Hockersmith, Russell_________________________121 Krause, Jack_____ 116 Lee, Vivian__________________________________101 Legan, Arlis_________________________________103 Leonard, Joretta ____________________________103 Lindsay, Margaret____________________________134 Link, Shirley________________________________133 Michell, Frances_____________________________114 Peters, Doris________________________________105 Price, Ralph 100 Reynolds, Peggy------------------------------105 Richards, Dorothy ___________________________117 Rueck, Edward_______________________________ 101 Sheppelman, Wilna____________________________115 Speers, Evanell______________________________115 Sumrall, Deloris ----------------------------120 Talbert, Rose Marie__________________________106 Tilstra, Delores_____________________________118 Tilstra, Maxine _____________________________108 Warner, Paul_________________________________103 Wilken, Marlene______________________________131 AUTOGRAPHS