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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1947 volume:

% •V, ' fV « :Uv iivVH' V :• N V.' r. fev if • i • r ', • t -H , ? j THE 1947 ONARQUOIS Published By The Onarquois Staff Onarga Township High School Volume VIII Frances Zeedyk, Editor Robert Lee, Business Manager Onarga, Illinois Foreword In this, the 1947 Onarquois, we have endeavored to produce a volume that will serve as a remembrance of our friends, activities, and experiences here at O. T. H. S. We have tried to bring to light each individual activity or class, so as to recall to us not only the study and work, but also the fun and achievements. We have omitted the use of a theme in our yearbook, because we believe we cannot place the numerous activities and classes under one design and get a unified picture. We can much better picture each one in its own light with its own characteristics, as each takes its place in the different phases of school life. If we have successfully done these things, then our goal has been reached. Contents Foreword 2 Dedication 3 Board and Faculty 5 Classes 11 Sports 25 Activities 33 2 Dedication On behalf of the faculty and student body of Onarga Township High School, we the staff of the 1947 Onarquois, wish to dedicate this volume of our yearbook to our former school-mate, Burnell Brantley. Burnell was drowned July 19. 1946. less than two months after his graduation. “Barney”, as he was known to his many friends, transferred from the Piper City High School during the latter part of his sophomore year. Immediately, he began to take part in many extra curricular activities. He participated in baseball, varsity football and track. He had a leading role in the Junior play, “All Gummed Up”, and was very active as a Thespian Burnell has been greatly missed by his many friends, and it is with sympathy and affection that we dedicate this book to him. 3 Onarga Township High School Board and Faculty Charleen Stephens 5 Board of Education LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Grace Cultra. Mrs. Mabel Hockersmith. Mr. C. A. Talbert. Mr. A. L. Fisher. Mr. Lloyd Orr. Mr. LeRoy Frobish. and Mr. Byron Blotcky Mr. A. L. Fisher is president of the board and has served in this capacity for two years. Mr. Fisher’s occupation is a landscaper. Mr. Byron Blotcky is the secretary and has served on the board for five years. Mr. Blotcky is one of our local merchants. Mrs. Grace Cultra has been a member of the board for eleven years. She is the wife of Mr. A. J. Cultra of the Onarga Nursery Company. Mr. Lloyd Orr, a farmer, has served as a member of the board for five years. Mrs. Mabel Hockersmith is the wife of Mr. Harry Hockersmith who is a farmer too. Mrs. Hockersmith has been on the board for two years. Mr. Clyde Talbert, also a farmer, has served on the board for one year. Mr. LeRoy Frobish is a photographer, and has also been on the board for one year. 6 Administration M. E. Goodwin W. E. Seaney M. E. GOODWIN Mr. Goodwin is principal, and teaches Freshman English. He attended the University of Michigan and later transferred to Northwestern University, where he received his B. S. degree. His majors were English and Science. In 1934, Northwestern granted Mr. Goodwin his M. S. degree. Mr. Goodwin has been engaged in school administration for 28 years. He served as grade school principal for 12 years and for the last 16 years has been a high school principal. Onarga secured his services for the school year, 1938-’39. Previous to that time he had been administrator of the high school in Lowell, Indiana. In addition to the duties already mentioned, Mr. Goodwin keeps a study hall, sponsors the Senior Class, and runs the movie projector. He is an enthusiast for the use of audio-visual aids in teaching. W. E. SEANEY Mr. Seaney is assistant principal and teaches General Science, Biology, and Physics. He received his B. S. degree from McKendree College in 1932 with a major in Chemistry. Since then he has completed considerable credit toward his Master’s degree by attending the State University of Iowa and the University of Illinois. For four years following his graduation from college, Mr. Seaney taught in the Clarke Grade School at Flat Rock, Illinois. He came to Onarga for the school year 1943-’44. He is kept busy, when not in class, by keeping a study hall, sponsoring the Junior Class and managing the Carnival. Mr. Seaney’s ability as a shrewd business man is proven by his efficient management of the Junior Class concessions and the profit from the Carnival. 7 Faculty Belote Bolyard Boyd Brookhart L. EVERETT BELOTE Mr. Belote attended Western Illinois State Teachers College and received his B. Ed. degree in 1943. His major was Industrial Arts. He served in the Army from April 1943 to January 1946. While in service, he attended the University of California, and Shrivenham American University in England. He also attended Saturday classes at the University of Illinois during the first semester of this year. In addition to teaching seven periods of Industrial Arts. Mr. Belote keeps a study hall, sponsors the Sophomore Class, the Narghi News, and the Onarquois. WILLIAM T. BOLYARD, Jr. Mr. Bolyard received his A. B. degree from Marshall College in 1938, with majors in Mathematics and Physical Education. He has since completed considerable work toward his Master’s degree by attending the University of Wisconsin. For four and one-half years, following his graduation from college, he served on the faculty of the high school in Grafton, West Virginia. At that time he entered the Army and served until December 1945. Mr. Bolyard is Coach and teaches five periods of Algebra, Geometery, and General Business. Besides this, he keeps a study hall, teaches boys Physical Education, and is assistant Freshman sponsor. MARIANNE BOYD Miss Boyd attended Iowa Wesleyan College and later transferred to Western Illinois State Teachers College. She majored in Home Economics and received her B. Ed. degree in 1945. Miss Boyd has been at Onarga for two years. She teaches five periods of Home Economics and girls Physical Education. In addition, she keeps a study hall, is assistant sponsor of the Junior Class, sponsors the Girls Athletic Association and Future Homemakers of America. The duties of girls Physical Education and sponsoring the G. A. A. were added during the first semester. RUTH A. BROOKHART Miss Brookhart attended Eastern Illinois State Teachers College and received her B. Ed. degree in 1942. She majored in Commerce. Previous to her completion of college, she attended Lockyeary’s Business College and was employed as a Bookkeeper and Stenographer in Evansville, Indiana. After her graduation from Eastern, she taught in the Humbolt High School at Humbolt, Illinois. Miss Brookhart has been at Onarga for two years and teaches seven periods of Typing, Shorthand, and Bookkeeping. Also, she is Typography Advisor for the Narghi News and sponsor of the Freshman Class. 8 Carpenter Fehr Frobish White MARY LOUISE CARPENTER Miss Carpenter attended the University of Illinois and received her B. S. degree in 1946. She majored in Music and French. Miss Carpenter began her teaching career here at Onarga in the capacity of voice instructor. The groups under her direction are: Boys Chorus, Girls Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Octet, Sextet, and Quartet. She also gives individual voice lessons and keeps a study hall. During the first part of the year, she taught girls Physical Education and was sponsor of the Girls Athletic Association. J. FRED FEHR Mr. Fehr has studied music extensively by attending North Central College, Columbia Conservatory, and the American Violin School. He majored in Violin and Band Instruments. In addition to being a Chautauqua Violnist, he has taught in the Olivia High School at Olivia, Minnesota. Mr. Fehr has a wide margin of seniority at Onarga, for he came to O. T. H. S. in January 1927. He divides his time between Onarga and Reddick, teaching instrumental music. In addition to directing the Band, he gives individual instruental lessons to students from both the grade and high school. BETTY BARBER FROBISH Mrs. Frobish attended Western Illinois State Teachers College and received her B. Ed. degree in 1944. Her major was Latin. Following her graduation, she taught in the Grand Ridge High School. This is the second year at Onarga for Mrs. Frobish. She teaches five periods of Latin and English. Besides her teaching, she keeps a study hall, is assistant sponsor of the Sophomore Class, and sponsor of the Thespians and Library Club. Her dramatic work includes the direction of the Junior and Senior Plays as well as the Thespian production. HELEN WHITE Miss White attended Monmouth College and majored in French. She received her B. A. degree in 1944. She has also attended the University of Mexico and the University or Wisconsin. Miss White has been at Onarga for three and one half years, coming at the midterm of 1943-’44. She teaches three periods of Spanish, History, and Civics and Sociology. She keeps two study halls, is assistant sponsor of the Senior Class, directs one-act prays, and is in charge of contest speech work. 9 Seniors Alvey Decker Forrest FERN ISABELLE ALVEY Transfer from Onarga 2 and back 4: Chorus 1. 4. RONALD GLENN DECKER Football 4: Manager Football 1: Basketball 1. EDWARD MERRILL FORREST Basketball 2; Newspaper 4; Thespian 3. 4, President 4: Junior and Senior plays. Senior Class History Twelve long years ago, (1935) a huge class of eleven pupils found their way into the first grade room of our Onarga Grade School. Some of the more bashful ones were guided there by their loving parents, gently prodding their approach with the well-known hickory stick. Others entered this famous hall of learning under their own power. Of this multitude, five still remain. They are Peggy Tilstra, Margie Homer, Betty Lou Price. Betty Henry, and Paul Fryer, the only boy who stood the strain. Miss Cain, who led us through our first year, turned us (thankfully) over to Miss Artz, now Mrs. Kathleen Black, for guidance in our second struggle. Probably the most notable endeavor that year was the construction of a Post Office, through which perhaps our first “love” letters were dispersed. Most of our third grade year was spent at the I. O. O. F. hall, while the Grade School was being redecorated. Frances Zeedvk and Ronald Decker joined us this year but Frances left the following summer. Our fourth grade work was highlighted by our construction of Mexican huts, for which Miss Julia Danforth was the chief contractor. Miss Charlotte Clark greeted us in the fifth grade. This year is especially re-embered for the musical powder-box which played “Happy Birthday.” When she brought the box to school on those gala dates, it was quite a source of gaiety and delight. Sixth grade is remembered for its landscape painting and water-coloring in general. And we’re still wondering if Miss Yaw’s favorite song is “Home On the Range.” The following year we entered the seventh grade and had our first taste of departmental classes. Mr. Ira Onken and Mr. M. L. Wright taught us our 3 r’s, while Miss Thomas directed our art work, and Miss Sailor took over our music department. Eighth grade started out with Mr. Wright and Mr. Onken, but early that year the Army called Mr. Onken. From then on we had a number of teachers taking his place. These included Mrs. D. L. Reed, Mrs. Clifton, and Mrs. De Fries. Wilma Wulff joined our little band that year and finished our Grade School career with us. The fall of “43” found us beating on the doors of O.T.H.S. (we still are, only now we are on the inside looking out). Besides those that graduated from O. G. S„ several 12 Seniors Fryer PAUL ROACH FRYER Class Pres. 3. 4: Vice Pres. 1: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Capt. 4: Football 2. 3. 4. Manager 1; Track 3, 4: Newspaper 1, 2, 3: Thespian 3, 4: Junior and Senior plays: Chorus 1. 3. 4: Annual 2. 3. Henry BETTY JOAN HENRY F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Library Club 2. 3. Homer MARGUERITE BENNETT HOMER Class Pres. 3; Vice Pres. 4: Newspaper 1. 2. 3; Thespian 1. 2. 3. 4: Sec. 1, 2. Vice Pres. 3. Sec. 4: Thespian. Junion, Senior, contest. and one act plays: F.H.A. Sec. 1, 2. Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4: G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4: Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Sextette 2. 3. 4: Octette 3. 4; Library 2. 3. 4. Point Sec. 4: Annual 1. 2. 4. Senior Class History others joined us. From the country schools came Charleen Stephens, Neil Talbert, Edward Forrest and Warren Peters. Fern Alvey also started our High School years with us but dropped out at the end of the first year to rejoin us in our last. The horror of every Freshman’s life, during his first few months, is initiation day. For us, this came late in October and to save embarrassment we will not probe into the details of that day. Let us say it was--unique! Our Sophomore year did not add any to the “population” of the class but we were beginning to take our place in the activities and sports. Our Junior year increased our number with the addition of Norma Short from Che-banse and Frances Zeedyk from Thawville. Our class, like all other Junior classes, worked like dogs to make money for the Annual and the Junior - Senior banquet and prom, which was held in the spring. The “industrious dozen” we were known as in those days! And might I say, we did very well. Our Junior Play, entitled “All American Family,” was a great success. Many of our group appeared in other plays such as the one-act contest play and the Thespian production. Our Senior year started out with a bang, for during the first two weeks we ordered our rings and graduation announcements (sure of ourselves weren’t we). We took pity on those poor “greenies” and got Freshman initiation over early, for we know what suspense it was. Our class play this year had the very fitting title of “Out of This World,” with one of the main characters being Fred Risley. Fred is a new comer this year, who had returned from the Navy. At the semester, William Utters joined us, he also is a returned vet. Graduation is coming into sight and the years and months dwindle into weeks and days. Theres’ not one of us who is leaving, who does not have a lump in our throat as we say to our remaining school friends. “Gaod Luck and Good-bye.” 13 Seniors Peters WARREN MORGAN EUGENE PETERS Football 1. 2, 3, 4. Capt. 4: Track 1, 2, 3. 4: Thespian 4; Junior and Senior plays: Chorus 1. 2. 3. Price BETTY UOU PRICE Class Sec. 1. 3: Junior and Senior plavs; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Library Club 4: Thespian 4. Risley FRED CHARLES RISLEY Transfer 4: Senior class play. Senior Class Prophecy As the train sped along toward the East coast, I noticed a paper lying in an empty seat across the aisle. As I was growing tired from my long journey, I picked it up and began to read to break the monotony. Much to my surprise I discovered it was a paper from my home-town, “The Onarga Leader ar.d Review”. At my first glance I noticed the headlines, “Fryer’s Follies Opening Tonight”. Directly below it read, “Starring Lois Schall at the Piper City Vaudeville Playhouse”. I always thought Paul would reach great fame but I hadn’t realized this. Next I noticed that our former classmate, Betty Henry, is now returning from her week-end visit in Onarga, to her southern mansion with her husband and eight children. Her husband is a professor of law at Duke University. In the column at the left, I read that agriculturist Eddie Forrest, and his assistant Warren Peters, were making a tour. They were giving lectures (that they learned how to give so well in their former American History Class) to the 4-H Clubs of Iroquois County. These two men are also the founders of the International Bachelor’s Union. Next I turned to the sports section. The athletic-advisor at the new Leonard Tech for girls, Dean Betty Lou Price, had taken her girls to the State Basketball Contest at Springfield and won the championship. Betty got her expert experience from her participation in sports during her days at O. T. H. S. This reminded me of another school-mate, Ronnie Decker. As I looked hurriedly over the page I noticed, “EXTRA! EXTRA! Maestro Ronald Decker, famously known for his musical mouth organ, now appearing at the Metropolitan Opera House on Maxwell Street in Onarga.” Little did we realize Ronald’s hidden talen in our high school days. My eyes were growing tired and as I folded the paper I saw a large specimen ballot covering the entire back page. On it was a picture of our former classmate, Congress-woman Fern Alvey. I certainly hoped Fern would be successful and reach her goal. 14 Seniors NORMA LEE SHORT Transfer 3: Newspaper 3, 4: Thespian 4: Junior. Senior. Christmas, and contest plays: F.H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 3. 4. See. 3. Treas. 4; Band 3. 4; Chorus 3, 4: Sextette 3. 4: Octette 3. 4: Solo Contest 3. 4. FI ORA CHARLEEN STEPHENS Newspaper 2. 3: Thespian 4: Senior play; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Sextette 3: Annual 2. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. NEIL OSGOOI) TALBERT Class Pres. 1. Vice Pres. 3. Treas. 4: Football 1. 2, 3: Basketball 3. Manager 1; Baseball 1: Newspaper 2. 3: Thespian 1, 2. 3. 4: Thespian. Junior, Senior, one act. and contest plays: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Octette 3. 4: Quartette 2. 3. 4: Annual 3. Senior Class Prophecy Next I saw that Peggy Tilstra was making a tour of the Western states. She was to spend a few weeks with her brother in California and also with Mr. and Mrs. Pete Schnurr. Yes, Paul and Norma were married and were now running a Chinese laundry. The'r five red haired youngsters are the cutest little Chinese workers you’ve ever seen. A little below and two columns over, I noticed that Mr. Neil Osgood Talbert was vacationing from his daily work as cartoonist for the “Delrey Daily Bugle”. Neil was relaxing at the place where so many of the aristocrats from Onarga go — “Little Niagra”. This resort is located at the Gilman Water tower, where instructor Shirley Link guarantees to teach Neil to swim like a rock in six easy lessons. Wilma Wulff is now chief owner and operator of “Welcome Inn”, formerly known as “Fairview”. Then as I ran across his name, I remembered that young whipper-snapper Fred “Shoot-me” Risley. He is now snapping shots for the Bathing Beauty Contest to be held in the back room of the “Stephens Straight Curl Beauty Salon”. The Hollywood actress, Margie “Grable” Homer was modeling the new synthetic elastic bathing suit. The train whistle has just blown and this means my journey is coming to an end. I have enjoyed my trip, although it was long and tiring, because it has brought back memories of my class, the class of ’47 at Onarga Township High School. As we are now drawing into the station, I know that each and every one of my former classmates has achieved great success. As the porter carried my bags down the platform, there was a new and greater hope for my own future. Slowly I walked down the street, when a sudden gush of wind snatched my paper and with it vanished my many memories of the past. As I now approached a very large building my mind was blank except for my own work in the musical field. So far. the closest that I , Frances “The Voice” Zeedyk, had ever come to success was — as a scrub-woman at the Stork Club. 15 Seniors Tilstra Wulff MARGOT LARAINF TILSTRA WILMA JEAN WUI FF Zeedyk FRANCES JUNE ZEEDYK Newspaper 3. 4: Thespian 4; Junior and Senior plays; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 3, 4: Library Club 2. 3. 4: Vice Pres. 3. Pres. 4. Thespian 3. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Sec. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: An ual 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior, Senior, and one act plays. Transfer 3; Newspaper 3: Thespian 3, 4; Thespian, Senior, Junior, and Contest plays: F.H.A. 3. 4. Vice Pres. 4: G.A.A. 3. 4, Pres. 4; Band 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4; Sextette 4; Octette 4: Library Club 3. 4. Treas. 4; Solo Contest 4: Annual 4; Speech Contest 3. 4: Class Secretary 4. Senior Class Will We, the Senior Class of Onarga Township High School, do hereby make, declare, and publish this, our last will and testament, in the city of Onarga, county of Iroquois, state of Illinois, this thirty-first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven. I, Paul “Coogan” Fryer, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get along with the Piper City girls to Tommy Brim. He may need that ability some day. I, Neil “Tab” Talbert, do hereby will and bequeath my old junk heap (car that is) to Kenneth Palmer, with the agreement that he will pick up Roy Ficklin every morning, so that both of them can get to school promptly during their Senior year. I, Charleen “Larney” Stephens, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to talk more and say less to Dorothy Peters. I, Betty Henry, do hereby will and bequeath my quietness and my “willing to work” attitude to Glenn DuVall. I, Marge “Morbid” Homer, do hereby will and bequeath my latest dashing Romeo to Vivian Lee. It seems she wants him. I, Wilma Wulff, do hereby will and bequeath my position at dear old “Fairview” to anyone who thinks they can serve the same number of customers in the same length of time as I do. I, Peggy “Peg” Tilstra, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to come forth with the most witty remarks at the most opportune times to Betty Seggebruch. 16 Senior Play The school was ablaze with lights and the grounds were packed with cars. Inside people were hurrying to their seats. Then, the house lights were dimmed, the audience was still, and the curtain opened on the Senior Class Play, Out of This World.” But this was not just an over night affair. For weeks the Seniors had been rehearsing, night after night, so they would be able to bring you this great dramatic accomplishment. The cast had to be able to carry their part perfectly or the play just would not have the full punch”. The play was a three act comedy presented by the following cast: Linda Russell-Frances Zeedyk. Pauline Russell-Norma Short, Otis Kerby-Fred Risley, Homer Judson-Warren Peters. Bruce Judson-Neil Talbert. June Bishop-Charleen Stephens, Donna Craig-Margie Homer. Phebe Atkins-Peggy Tilstra. Miss Crest-Betty Lou Price. Glen Willard-Paul Fryer, Leo Dennis-Edward Forrest. Myrtle Huff-Wilma Wulff. state manager-Ronald Decker. properties-Betty Henry and Fern Alvey. Director-Mrs. Frobish. Senior Class Will I, Fred “Fredrico” Risley, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to accomplish almost anything, that needs accomplishing, to “Finley” Krause. I, Frances “Fran” Zeedyk, do hereby will and bequeath my good standing in the “David Store” to Mary Cox. I, Warren “Pete” Peters, do hereby will and bequeath my heavy growth of beard to Jerry Jones and Ronnie Schnurr. There is enough for both of them. I, Norma “Red” Short, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to portray a flustered lady to Dorothy Richards. I, Fern “Ginger” Alvey, do hereby will and bequeath my shy smile and even tem-perment to “Dode” Kanosky. I, Edward “Eddie” Forrest, do hereby will and bequeath my best pair of skates and loudest pair of socks to Robert Hendricks. I. Ronald “Ronnie” Decker, do hereby will and bequeath my seat at the pinochle table on the south side of study hall to Gene Forrest. I, Betty “Cherokee” Price, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get excellent grades in seven different subjects to David Siebert. I, William “Moe” Utters, do hereby will and bequeath my schedule of only two afternoon classes to Raymond Neal. We, the Senior Class of Onarga Township High School, county of Iroquois, state of Illinois, do hereby commit this to be our last will and testament. Witnesses: Mr. Goodwin, Signed: THE SENIOR CLASS. Miss White. 17 Juniors 1ST ROW: Kenneth Palmer, Marietta Scott, Wendell Orr, Shirley DeFries. 2ND ROW: Margaret Tilstra, Gene Sheppleman. Betty Postell, Kenneth I.egan. Glendora Greiner. 3RD ROW: Mr. Seaney, David Sie-bert, Glenn DuVall. Second only to the Seniors is that hard working class the Juniors. We were very active in sports, Dramatics, and many other school activities this year. Just in case you have seen anyone selling something around school, don’t get worried, it’s just the Juniors raising money for the prom. Now let’s find out just who this industrious class of twenty three is. To start things off we have: Buddy “Ears” McFadden, at least his ears are big; Elizabeth “Exception” Peters, she studies; David “Dope” Siebert, a nice guy (for a dope); Shirley “Cowgirl” DeFreis, she likes horses; Kenny “Character” Palmer, the life “or death” of the party; Margaret “Duane” Tilstra, she has a liking for Clifton; Roy “Nursemaid” Ficklin, I had to take care of my little sister; Mary “I don’t know why” Cox, she likes men; Billy “Pat” Patterson, spends his evenings in Thawville; Norma “Jimmy” Jimison, has a place in her heart for the Army; Charles “Finley” Krause, the thinman; Marietta “Scotty” Scott, she blows that big horn (Sousaphone); Wendell “Smiley” Orr, he sings too; Glendora “Silent” Greiner, she even studies; Gene “Ole Shep” Sheppelman, faithful to the end; Betty ‘Indiana” Postell, she has a friend from out of state; Donna ‘Can’t make up my mind” Lindsay, never say die; Boyd “He Man Harris, a swell guy with a build to match; Kenny “Country” Legan, he don’t know nothing; Doris “Flirty Gerty” Lindsay, she likes them all; Glen “Two Ton” Du Vail, he is a lot of — man?; Robert “Eagle Eye” Lee, he’s bashful. The Juniors elected as their officers this year two girls and two boys. The two girls were, Margaret Tilstra-Secretary, and Margaret Kanosky-Treasurer. The two boys were, Kenneth Palmer-President, and Boyd Harris-Vice President. The office of sponsor was held by Mr. Seaney ably assisted by Miss Boyd. Our representatives on varsity teams this year were Charles Krause, Kenneth Legan, Roy Ficklin, Wendell Orr, and Boyd Harris in football. In basketball they were Buddy McFadden, Roy Ficklin, Charles Krause, and Kenneth Legan. This same group of boys, more or less, is expected to constitute our bid for baseball and track fame. 18 Juniors 1ST ROW: Norma Jimison. Charles Krause. Doris Lir.dsay. Donna Lindsay. Bill Patterson. 2ND ROW: Mary Cox. Chancey McFadden. Elizabeth Peters. Rcy Ficklin. 3RD ROW: Boyd Harris. Margaret Kan-osky. Robert Lee. Miss Boyd. Not to be outdone by the bnvs, the Junior girls had their representative in Mary Cox, who acted as cheerleader. The Junior class was also active in dramatics in the form of their Junior class play. This year it was “Shadows in the Night”, a three act melodrama. The cast was as follows: Dusty Lane-Bob Lee, Queenie Snow-Mary Cox, Wille-Glenn DuVall, Mrs. Welsh-Donna Lindsay, John Vardon-Wendell Orr, Buck McChesney-Boyd Harris, Nona Barrett-Norma Jimison, Ester Barrett-Shirley DeFries, Rufus Nicholds-Gene Sheppelman, Ted Howard-Kenneth Palmer, Malignant Jones-Betty Postell, Kenneth Legan-Stage Manager, C. L. Krause-Crew, E. Peters-Makeup, Mrs. Frobish-Director. In addition to this a number of our group were in the Thespians. Several members of the class were in boys and girls chorus, quartet, and other singing groups. Also we were well represented in band, F. H. A., G. A. A., and many other activities. At Christmas time the Juniors played Santa Claus to the entire school. We got a large Christmas tree, which we decorated and put on the platform in study hall. Then all the students drew names for gifts. On the afternoon we were to be dismissed, we presented a program. We had a quiz show, with Kenney Palmer as the master of ceremonies. When the performance was over, Santa Claus came with gifts of crackerjacks for all the students, faculty, and visitors. After Santa had delivered all his personal gifts, he set about to distribute the gifts for which names were drawn. When all the gifts had been given out the students were dismissed for the holidays. When the Carnival came around, the Juniors took over several consessions to help in raising money for the annual. Our candidate for Queen was Doris Lindsay and for King, Kenneth Palmer. 19 Sophomores 1ST ROW: Maxine Tilstra, Russell Hockersmith. Robert Hendricks, Evanell Speers, Marvin Fink. Frances Mitchell, Paul Warner. 2ND ROW: Joretta Leonard. Delmer Cox, Rose Marie Talbert. Wilna Shepple-man, Edward Rueck. Dorothy Richards, Gene Cox. 3RD ROW: Mrs. Frobish. Vivian Lee, Odevia Her.e-gar. Gene Hall. Deloris Sumrall. Robert Dunker. Having taken another step in the walk, of life we find the Sophomore portion of the study hall occupied by the following group of students, who have been very active since they first entered the portals of dear old O. T. H. S. Odevia ‘’Tennessee” Henegar, I’m from the south son!; Robert “Wolf” Hendricks, a wolf in sheep’s clothing!; Dale “Lady Killer” Brantley, the girls just love him; Gene “Autry” Cox, A horse lover; Orville “Du Funny” Dufrain, He’s a scream. AH!; Jack “The Janitor’’ Krause, I'm really cleaning up around here; Maxine ‘Mac” Tilstra, She really gets around (mostly to Piper); Vivian “Viv” Lee, Our teams inspiration—Ah YES!; Delmer “Roy Rogers” Cox, a fellow horse lover; Robert “Dunk” Dunker, another Edison; Joretta “Jo Jo” Lenard; Margaret “Peg” Reynolds, George’s little helper; Russell “Russ” Hockersmith, His highness that is!; Donald “Donny” Archer, alias Pee Wee; Raymond “Dick” Dannehl, My girl calls me Faithful?; Rose Marie “Shorty” Talbert, Slight in stature but mighty in mind!; Charles “Chuck” Bot-torff; Arlis “Al” Legan, Buckley here I come; Doris “Hey” Peters; Margaret “Tooiie” Lindsay, Also Faithful?; Wilna “Bob” Sheppelman, Bob who?; Frances “Jim” Mitchell, love that Thawville; Delores “I need a man” Tilstra, any prospects?; Shirley “Tab” Link, “In my merry 39”; Ann “Annibelle” Burnett; Marlene “Mary Jo” Wilken; Gene “Playboy” Hall, Another day, another girl; Marvin “Finkie” Fink, Safety first is my motto; Edward “Sleepy” Rueck, I’m tired; Paul “Know-it-all” Warner, I get around; Patty “Pat” Al-thaus, A very staunch church member!; Evanell “Ev” Speers, My what nice uniforms they have at O. M. S.; Reta “Thawville” Conn, I like that blue Ford; Joy Lou “Ditto” Brewer, I like the black one; Deloris “De” Sumrall, The people you meet from Gilman; Gene “Work-Boy” Hewitt, Next manager of David’s; Dorothy “Dot” Richards, Our own little President. 20 Sophomores 1ST ROW: Patty Althaus, Jack Krause, Arlis Legan, Robert Green, Margaret Lindsay, Gene Hewitt, Clyde Gercken. 2ND ROW: Marlene Wilken, Joy Lou Brewer, Dick Dannehl, Reta Conn, Orville DuFrain, De-lores Tilstra. 3RD ROW: Ann Burnett, Donald Archer, Shirley Link, Charles Bottorff. Peggy Reynolds, Dale Brantley, Mr. Belote. Absent. Doris Peters. Under the capable leadership of our sponsors, Mr. Belote and Mrs. Frobish, our class elected the following officers: President, Dorothy Richards; Vice-Pres., Shirley Link; Secretary, Margaret Lindsay; and Treasurer, Vivian Lee. Most of us were in the boys, girls, and mixed choruses. Some were in sextet, octet and other groups. Also eight of our class took part in band. Several of the Sophomores had parts in the one-act plays that were given at the numerous programs of the year. Several also took part in speech work. All of the girls in the class were members of the F. H. A. and G. A. A. Many of the girls belonged to the Library Club. Six Sophomores were included on the “Narghi News” Staff. Several of the Sophomores participated in the music contests this year with their vocal work. The big event of the year, namely the Carnival, found all the Sophomores working like beavers. Our class sponsored the Horse Race and Cigarette Shoot. Our candidates for King and Queen were Russel Hockersmith and Anne Burnett. After working very hard, canvassing and advertising, we are proud to say that our class received the King and Queen honor of the school! The Sophomores, just like the other classes, have had a very busy and pleasant year. The leadership of our sponsors and officers proved to be extremely capable and helped make our second year at O. T. H. S. very successful. 21 Freshmen 1ST ROW: Gloria Ilse. Irvin Jean. Betty Seggebruch. Jack Price. Diane Rice, Jane Orr. 2ND ROW: Marcella Greiner. Betty Decker. Ronald Schnurr, Lucille Wilson. Clyde Parker. Doris Hendricks. 3RD ROW: 'Mr. Bolyard. Sue Fieklin. James Lewis. Beverly Haerr. Thomas Brim. At the beginning of this school year, a group of 33 frightened yet excited individuals, who jumped every time someone mentioned the word initiation, marched into the study hall. They were those who are known as Freshmen. Time has passed since then but they are still Freshmen. Under the capable leadership and supervision of the Freshmen class sponsors, Miss Brookhart and Mr. Bolyard, the class elected Jack Price to serve as president, Jerry Jones as vice president, Jean Curphey as secretary, and James Lewis as treasurer. We entered the whirl of social events, too. We especially enjoyed the Freshmen-Sophomore reception and also the many parties that followed. The Freshmen were well represented in musical activities with eighteen in girls chorus, eight in mxed chorus, and six in boys chorus. Also seven members of the class played in the band. In addition to this, a large percent of the boys were engaged in sports during the year with Jerry Jones, Jack Price, Clyde Parker, Ronnie Schnurr, James Lewis, Mervin Hanner, Edward Bottorff, and Irvin Jean par .icipating in football. The boys taking part in basketball were Jerry Jones, Jack Price, Clyde Parker, Ronnie Schnurr, James Lewis, Irvin Jean, Norman East. Mervin Hanner, William Cox, and Edward Bottorff. All of the girls were enrolled in G. A. A. and participated in its activities. Fifteen of the girls were members of F. H. A. During the year the Freshmen received a few distinguished student honors, and as a class, received the highest grade average for the first six weeks. When the Carnival came around, it found the Freshmen doing their part in sponsoring four concessions, Penny Pitch, Every-Spin-A-Winner, Weight Guessing, and Bowling. The Freshmen Candidates for the throne of O. T. H. S. were Queen, Marjorie Scott, and King, Jack Price. 22 Freshmen 1ST ROW: Raymond Neal, Barbara Patterson, Marjorie Scott, Jerry Jones, Virginia Turner, Mervin Han-ner. 2ND ROW: Mary Ann Leonard, Beverly Legan. Gene Forrest, Dorothy Peters, William Cox. Jean Curphy. 3RD ROW: Virginia Zirkle. Beverly Wilken. Edward Bottorff, Juanita Henegar, Norman East, Miss Brookhart. As our first year in O. T. H. S. draws to a close we can truthfully say that it was one of the happiest years of our life. Incidentally, from the way things look, it seems that the Seniors weren’t too hard on us. Now hat you’ve heard so much about the Freshmen class of 1946-1947, let’s get acquainted with them. Here they are: Edward “Specs” Bottorff, He sees plenty; Thomas “Flatfoot” Brim, His mama calls his ‘Edmund”; Jean “Character” Curphey, lover come back to me; William “Smiley” Cox, he’s very touchy; Norman “Knock Em Cold” East, Tough guy; Beverly “Sue” Ficklin, Oh you kid!; Gene “Lanky” Forrest, Timber-r-r-r-r; Marcella “Giggles” Greiner, Just keep smiling kiddo; Beverly “Navy” Haerr, Love that sailor; Mervin “Handy” Hanner, Mother’s little helper; Juanita “Dark Eyes” Henegar, A cute kid when you get to know her; Doris “Blondie” Hendricks, Peroxide that is; Gloria “Moe” Ilse, Love that Military man; Irving “Muscles” Jean, Atlas did this (Sue him!); Jerry “Hot Shot” Jones, Small but Mighty; Beverly “Midge” Legan, Why do they call me Midge?; Mary Ann “Freckles” Lenard, How can I get rid of ’em?; James “The Athlete” Lewis, Another Atlas man no doubt; Jane “Gertie” Orr, Who’s got my garter?; Raymond “Absent” Neal, I wonder what they’re doing in school now?; Clyde ‘Brains” Parker, Sees all, Knows all,-----and Tells all; Barbara “Pat” Patterson, Very active, very active; Dorothy “Bashful” Peters, That’s what you think!; Jack “Curly” Price, “I am working to be President”; Diane “Cowgirl” Rice, Anybody seen my hoss?; Ronald “Master Mind” Schnurr, Are you kidding?; Marjorie “Slinky” Scott, I am enrolling in Military School next year; Betty “Straight A” Seggebruch, What’s the A stand for?; Virginia “Cutie” Turner, Oh so bashful!; Beverly “Goldie Locks” Wilken, I like ’em tall; Lucille Shorty” Wilson, I like ’em all; and Virginia “Buddy” Zirkle, I like basketball! 23 Wendell Orr 25 Football The 1946 football season was a successful one. Although light and inexperienced, the steadily improving band of Indians went through their schedule with a record of three wins, three loses, and one tie for a .500 percentage. Two wins, two losses and one tie in league play, gave the fighting Redskins third place in the Vermilion Valley Conference. A tall Forrest end named Follmer and his passpitching brother spelled defeat for the green Onarga boys in their first conference test. With only a handful of veterans in the lineup, the light Onarga eleven fought Forrest to a standstill on the ground. Long passes brought Forrest three tallies while Dannehl scored Onarga’s only touchdown. Final Score: Forrest-18, Onarga-6. The edge was taken from Onarga’s conference win over Saunemin as regular end Ronald Decker suffered a broken leg. Saunemin scored first, but the Indians came back to tie it up just before the half, Dannehl scoring. Dan-nehl’s kick for the extra point was wide. Onarga went into the lead early in the third quarter, Dannehl counting again. Roy Ficklin plunged the extra point, and the Indians were on the march again, when Decker was injured. Late in the same period, Saunemin scored on the disorganized Indians, but a plucky Onarga line stopped the try for the extra point. Saunemin spent the rest of the game in a desperate attempt to score, but the battered Redskins staved off the Saunemin attack. Final Score: Onarga-13, Saune-min-12. The crippled Indians went to Chatsworth to play a veteran Chatsworth team, which went through its schedule undefeated and untied to win the Vermilion Valley Conference Championship. Although outweighed more than twenty pounds per man, Onarga’s Indians gave Chatsworth their worst scare of the season. Onarga dominated play early in the game, and later drove from their own twenty to the Chatsworh ten, where the Bluebird line braced. With less than a minute to play, a long Chatsworth pass put the ball on the Onarga four yard line, from where the Chatsworth quarterback scored. He also ran the extra point. Final score: Chatsworth-7, Onarga-O. The big Paxton team was surprised by Onarga’s vicious attack during the first half. However, the Indians could not score and in the second half weight told, as the heavier Raiders pushed across two touchdowns. A blocked Indian punt was recoverd in the end zone by Jean, for a safety. Final score: Paxton-14, Onarga-O. Onarga played ragged football as they fought to a seven-seven deadlock with Cul-lom. It was a conference game played at Cullom on a slippery gridiron. Fullback Dick Dannehl pounded twenty yard off-tackle to score, early in the game. Ficklin plunged the point. Cullcm came back to tie the score in the last half, and the Indians could not score again. Final score: Onarga-7, Cullom-7. The Indians finished their Vermilion Valley schedule by defeating Herscher in a home game. Although the Herscher team was the largest the Onarga eleven had faced, the improved Redskins scored early in the game. They threatened several other times, and racked up a commanding total of thirteen first downs, and also scored the point. Final score: Onarga-7, Herscher-O. Onarga closed the season with a win over their arch rivals, Gilman. Although outgained by their heavier opponents, the Indian’s stout defense, bulwarked by Brantley, held in the clutch. In the second quarter Ficklin ran forty yards for a touchdown, behind fine blocking. Dannehl scored the point. Gilman came back in the last half with a sixty-seven yard march to the Onarga three, where a goal line stand stopped the Owls. Onarga kicked out but Gilman came driving back with Miller scoring. The extra point was stopped. Final score: Onarga-7, Gilman-6. Those receiving letters in football are: Captain Peters, Fryer, Decker, Orr, Ficklin, C. Krause. Harris, McFadden, Legan, Brantley, Dannehl, Hockersmith, Archer. Jean and Lewis. 1ST ROW: D. Dannehl, W. Orr, R. Decver. W. Peters. D. Brantley, P. Fryer. I. Jean, K. Legan. 2ND ROW: Mr. Bolyard, R. Ficklin. B. Harris, C. McFadden. J. Lewis, C. Krause. D. Archer. R. Hockersmith, M. Hanner. 3RD ROW: K. Palmer. E. Bottorff. J. Price. C. Parker. G. Cox. C. Gercken, G. Hewitt, R. Schnurr. J. Jones, T. Brim. Basketball Although the basketball season of 1946-47 could not be called successful in games won and lost, nevertheless, the experience gained by the boys in inter-scholastic competition was invaluable. Though often outclassed in height and shooting ability, the Indians were never beaten in fighting spirit, and Coach Bolyard’s boys put up a great scrap all year. Kempton’s fine one-handed shooting beat the Redskins 45-25, in the first game of the season. McFadden collected eight points while Fryer scored six. The Indian’s first home game found them defeating Thawville, 28-26. Fryer led the scoring with fourteen points. Onarga was beaten at Loda, 31-25, when a second half rally fell short. McFadden was high for Onarga with eleven points. The Indian’s played host to the Gilman Owls, and though the visitors possessed a tremendous advantage in height, they were hard pressed to down a fighting Onarga five, 35-30. Fryer scored twelve points. A powerful Cissna team smothered the Indians 40-18, in a home game. Fryer got seven points, and Dannehl five. At Forrest, the big host team walloped the Redskins 69-25. McFadden whipped in sixteen points to lead Onarga. Piper City overcame a 15-13 first half deficit, to defeat Onarga 34-22 on the Onarga floor. McFadden scored nine and Dannehl five ponits. Cullom laced Onarga 56-27, at Cullom. “Bud” McFadden led the scoring with eight points while Dannehl got seven. Herscher led all the way as they beat the Indians 33-16. McFadden dropped in eight points. Buckley visited Onarga and whipped the Indians 20-15. McFadden scored six points and Dannehl five. Thawville forced Onarga into an overtime before the Indians were able to pull ahead 42-34. Dannehl counted seventeen points and McFadden thirteen, even though both fouled out. Loda dropped the Redskins for the second time, 29-22. Dannehl and McFadden hit for nine and eight points respectively. Onarga tuned up for the tournaments against Piper City on January 10. An improved Piper five beat the Indians 37-19. Dannehl scored nine points. V. V. TOURNEY Onarga drew the host team, Herscher, in the first round of the Vermilion Valley Tournament. Bottorff’s arm infection prevented his playing. Although Legan and Dannehl fouled out, the Indians fought the big Herscher team to the last ditch, as the future champions edged them, 31-29. McFadden hit six long field goals and a free throw to lead the scoring with thirteen points. In the consolation bracket, 28 Onarga dropped Chatsworth 29-21. McFadden dropped in twelve points to pace the Indian qu'ntet. Onarga faced Kempton in the game for the consolation trophy and were defeated 33-23. COUNTY TOURNEY The Indians advanced to the second round of the County Tourney by whipping Crescent City, 42-32. McFadden, Dannehl, and Bottorff had seventeen, twelve, and ten points respect.vely. A fine Cissna team eliminated Onarga 28-25 in a hard fought game, McFadden scoring eight points. Chatsworth gained revenge for a tourney defeat by beating the visiting Onarga team 28-22. Fryer scored twelve and Dannehl seven points. Cissna scored their third victory over the Indians. 38-29. McFadden had thirteen, and Dannehl twelve points. Sheldon visited the Onarga floor and crushed their host 51-21. McFadden scored th rteen points and Dannehl five. Onarga beat Gilman on the basketball court for the first t me in three years, as Onaraga’s Indians beat the host team 37-27. Dannehl rang up sixteen points. Cullom beat Onarga, at Onarga, 36-30. Legan scored eight and Ficklin s'x points. Kempton dropped Onarga, 33-21, on the Indian floor. McFadden got ten, and Dannehl nine points in a very rough game. McFadden’s illness handicapped the Indians as Sauncmin won 50-23. Dannehl scored seven points. McFadden still was unable to play, as Buckley dropped the Redskins 21-14. Dannehl scored seven points. In the Regional Tourney Onarga M litary's superior height told, as the Indians were beaten 49-25. McFadden paced Onarga with twelve points. Those receiving letters in Basketball were: Captain Fryer, Dannehl, McFadden. C. Bottorff, C. Krause, Legan, Lewis, Ficklin, and Archer. 1ST ROW: K. Legan. D. Archer. C. McFadden. D. Dannehl. Mr. Bolyard. P. Fryer. C. Bottorff. R. Ficklin. M. Hanner. 2ND ROW: R. Hockersmith. P. Warner. E. Rueck, J. Lewis. C. Krause. J. Price. I. Jean. M. Fink. T. Brim. 3RD ROW: R. Schnurr. G. Cox. J. Jones. N. East. D. Brantley. C. Gercken. C. Parker. W. Cox. E. Bottorff. Baseball 1ST ROW: David Siebert. Chancey McFadden. Charles Krause. 2ND ROW: Kenneth Legan. Wendell Orr. Russel! Hockersmith. Dick Dannehl, Charles Boitorff. Roy Ficklin. Despite the fact that a number of lettermen are returning from last year’s squad, the prospect for a more than mediocre season for the Onarga nine seems only fair. Chuck Bottorff is the only major award winner of the pitching staff to return, and last year he spent more time in the outfield than on the pitcher’s mound. McFadden and Dannehl have both had some experience and will be needed to back up Bottorff. The Indians have a capable receiver, who might easily become a good hitter, in Dick Dannehl. Brantley has also had some experience behind the plate, so the catching is in good hands. Chancy “Bud” McFadden heads the infield returnees, while Kenny Legan and Charles Krause will attempt to reclaim those infield posts that they held down most of last year. However, loose infield play cost several games last year, and since none of those boys hit a long ball, a veteran of last year’s squad or some smooth-fielding rookie might easily break into the starting lineup. Dale Brantley, Roy Ficklin, Wendell Orr, and Don Archer are back for outfield duty. These boys patrolled the outer gardens with enough regularity to win letters during last season but on the whole were woefully weak at the plate. Since their fielding put neither Terry Moore nor the Di Maggio brothers to shame, hard hitting rookies might well beat the veterans out of two of the outfield spots. As the schedule has not been made out at this writing, we do not know how many games will be played. They will probably be more or less equally divided between the home diamond and hostile fields. Piper City, Crescent City, Thawville, and Buckley are possible opponents. 30 Track 1ST ROW: M. Hanner. G. Cox, G. Sheppleman, B. Lee, E. Forrest. O. Du Frain. R. Green, C. Parker, J. Price. J. Jones. E. Bottorff, D. Cox. B. Patterson. 2ND ROW: G. Hall. J. Lewis. D. Siebert. C. Bottorff. K. Legan, C. Gercken, C. Krause, N. East, W. Peters, P. Fryer, D. Dannehl, B. Harris, Mr. Bolyard. 3RD ROW: R. Ficklin, E. Rueck. G. Hewitt, M. Fink. R. Hockersmith. K. Palmer. W. Orr, N. Talbert, E. Jean, P. Warner. C. McFadden, T. Brim. With track being emphasized here more than in recent years, the outlook seems good for a better than average year on the cinderpaths. Speedy Boyd Harris, a junior, leads the returnees with two letters won in track competition. Sophomores, Dick Dannehl, Charles Bottorff and Don Archer won letters last year and with Harris formed the Freshman-Sophomore relay team that won a trophy at the county meet. Roy Ficklin and Wendell Orr received letters the previous year and also are experienced relay men, as they ran on the Freshman-Sophomore relay that year. Paul Fryer and Warren Peters, Seniors, are in their last fling at track. Both won minor awards last year, and will be after bigger game this year. Seniors Neil Talbert and Eddie Forrest are without previous experience. David Siebert was given a minor award last year, while other Juniors attending practice sessions were, Chancy McFadden and Charles Krause. Bob Lee, Kenny Palmer, Bill Patterson, Glen DuVall. and Gene Sheppleman will be out for the first time. Orville DuFrain, Sophomore, tried out last spring, but Dale Brantley, Odevia Hene-gar, Gene Cox, Delmar Cox, Gene Hewitt, Eddie Rueck, Gene Hall, and Paul Warner, will be in the cinders for the first time. Besides all these boys, many promising Freshmen such as Jean, Hanner, Lewis, East, and others will be battling for places in the various track and field events. 31 Cheer Leaders LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Cox. Vivian Lee. Marge Homer Every time an Onarga touchdown was scored, every time an Indian sank a basket, whether things looked bright or dark, a fine Onarga rooting section spurred the boys on. And leading those cheers were the three pretty girls in the above picture, Marge Hcmer, Mary Cox, and Vivian Lee. Marge Homer, a Senior, led yells all four years. Well known for her enthusiasm, she paid for it a few years ago when she broke an arm at a tournament. Marge belongs to practically every club, dramatic and musical group. Being an excellent pianist, she accompanies many of our musicians. When the time to choose cheer leaders rolls around again, Marge will be missed. Mary Cox, a Junior, completed her third year as a cheer-leader with the final basketball game. Another girl with a flair for extra-curricular activities, Mary belongs to most of the organizations around school. Mary is best known for her inability to find a seat at basketball tournaments, and the gift of talking more and saying less than any other girl (or boy) in high school. However, at athletic contests of any kind, she puts this ability to work at top speed which makes her tops on the cheering parade. Vivian “Cartwheel” Lee is that Sophomore girl who was always in the middle. Although she was leading yells for the first time this fall, you would never have guessed it, for she fitted in and did her part like a veteran of several years. Vivian is well known for her ability to get to school just before, just after, or right at the last bell. Rain or shine, home or away, these girls were at every football or basketball game, and their ability brought many well-deserved compliments. Certainly they ranked with the best in this part of the state. So let’s giva three cheers for Marge, Mary, and Vivian. 32 Marge Homer S Wilma Wulff 33 Band 1ST ROW: C. Stephens, C. Carrington, J. Bird, J. Curphy. S. Ficklin, J. Orr, Marietta Scott, Mr. Fehr. 2ND ROW: J. Orr, F. Mitchell, A. Burnett, P. Balding, D. Conn, D. Haerr. D. Rice, W. Sheppleman, Doris Lindsay, D. Archer, Donna Lindsay, M. Homer. 3RD ROW: Marjorie Scott, S. Link, M. Wilken, F. Zeedyk. M. Lindsay, B, Seggebruch, Margaret Lindsay, J. DeFries, M. Cox, N. Short. 4TH ROW: W. Cox, M. Reynolds. M. Goodwin, R. Green. J. Fink. B. Palmer, R. Lyons. S. DeFries. W. Orr. C. Parker. G. Sheppleman. Of all the organizations here at O. T. H. S., perhaps the band is more consistent in its growth and interest than any other. It now numbers more than 40 members and is steadily growing. Almost every other week a new member joins the band, adding to its quality and instrumentation. The band is about five years old. Previously it was an orchestra. Interest in this group has grown with years and now we find every class well represented. By the looks and “sounds” of the grade school group, the possibilities for a still better band seem encouraging. Several of our band members engage in solo work and will enter the District contest. Others “take to” ensemble work and play at different school functions. These ensembles consist of a saxophone quartet and a clarinet octet which plan to appear at the Thespian play. Each year sees some of the “1st Chair” band members leave. Our director has to keep on his toes to fill these vacancies and retain full instrumentation. This calls for new “recruits” for most all the sections. This seems a never ending task (it is just that) and one that every director must plan and meet. We think Mr. Fehr is to be commended for his unceasing efforts to accomplish this task. A drive is now on for the appropriation of some money earned at the annual carnival, or by some scheme yet to be devised, with which to purchase uniforms for our band. By the looks of things now, next year will see the formulation and perhaps the fulfillment of these plans. This will undoubtedly stimulate the already rising interest so that the band will eventually gain the recognition it deserves. 34 Girls Chorus 1ST ROW: B. Patterson, L. Wilson. R. Talbert. F. Mitchell. N. Jimison. J. Cunphy. J. Henegar, D. Rice. S. Ficklin, V. Turner. M. Leonard. J. Brewer. B. Legan. Miss Carpenter. 2ND ROW: P. Tilstra. S. Link. A. Burnett, B. Wilken, E. Peters, P. Althaus. M. Lindsay, D. Sumrall, D. Richards. J. Leonard, B. Decker. Doris Lindsay, J. Orr, V. Zirkle. 3RD ROW: Maxine Tilstra. C. Stephens, E. Speers, W. Wulff. B. Seg-gebruch. F. Alvey, B. Henry. S. DeFries, M. Kanosky, Marjorie Scott. Donna Lindsay. A. Legan. Marietta Scott. W. Sheppleman. 4TH ROW: B. Haerr. B. Price N. Short, D. Tilstra, G. Use, M. Cox, G. Greiner, Margaret Tilstra. B. Postell. F. Zeedyk. P. Reynolds. M. Wilken. D. Peters. R. Conn. Accompanist, M. Homer. Absent. D. Peters. What is that soft sweet music coming from room 27, 9th hour on Wednesday and Thursday? Yes, you have guessed it. It is the Girls’ Chorus practicing, but you were wrong about that soft and sweet part. I don’t mean they discord (very often, that is) but every now and then they rise to an energetic fortissimo. And at just such a time you realize there are all of 50 members in our Girls’ Chorus. This chorus, of course, has to be cut at contest time. However, for daily practice and the fun of singing together, all girls who really want to be a part of this group, and who are willing to work with it, are permitted to participate. You have to “hand it to them,” they do work, under the able direction of Miss Carpenter. The Girls’ Chorus was called upon for many occasions this year. Some of these times were Education Week, Christmas, Open House, and Graduation. The Women’s Club also called upon this group for an appearance in the spring. Learning the music for the annual county festival took much of our practice time before Christmas. In previous years this festival has been held in the spring. But this year, because of the busy time around the close of school, it was held two weeks before the start of Christmas vacation. This change in plans enabled us to direct more of our attention to local programs and contests which are held in the spring. This year the choruses competed in more contests than before. We entered Vermilion Valley, and District. Although these contests are trouble and work, we gain a lot from them whether we win or lose. But the incentive to win always tags along with us on these trips. However, if we don’t come home with ribbons or trophies, we know we’ve hand a fine experience and a lot of fun. 35 Boys Chorus 1ST ROW: G. Forrest. J. Jones. C. Parker, C. McFadden. R. Hockersmith, P. Fryer. W. Cox, O. DuFrain. 2ND ROW: R. Schnurr, D. Archer. R. Green, W. Orr, G. Cox. R. Hendricks. P. Warner, D. Cox. 3RD ROW: Miss Carpenter. N. Talibert. G. DuVall, O. Henegar, D. Siebert, G. Hall. J. Lewis. Accompanist, G. Sheppleman. This year, our choruses started out on the right foot, by having a good many of our number sign up for this activity. Especially the boys showed more interest along this line than they have for several years. Consequently, we came up with an exceptionally fine male group. There are about 30 members in the boys chorus, directed by Miss Carpenter. The boys had a good time, but not too good to be able to show results of really hard practice, when they appeared at the Education Week, Christmas, Open House, and Graduation exercises. They also participated in a number of school programs and assemblies, at which time the fellows had a facsimile of the “Sinatra” effect on some of the girls with their rousing rendition of “Sount-hearted Men.” We notice that the audiences at our open programs get a lot of enjoyment out of this type of song when sung by these fellows, because the boys are enjoying it themselves. It has been said that “In the spring one’s fancy turns,” and in our music department it is certainly true. This is the time when we re-double our efforts to become good competitors in the various contests. Our school enters both Vermilion Valley and District contests, with hopes in the latter of going on to higher goals. Neither of these contests are easy to win, because in this territory there is great interest in this type of work. Neither are they easy to prepare for. When you realize how much time, effort, and patience goes into putting on a good performance, you learn to appreciate the results which these groups attain, both in contests and community appearances. 36 Mixed Chorus 1ST ROW: R. Schnurr, B. Wilken, J. Orr, C. Stephens, J. Jones, C. Parker, Miss Carpenter, R. Hockersmith, O. DuFrain, C. McFadden, Marjorie Scott, V. Zirkle, Marietta Scott. 2ND ROW: N. Short, W. Wulff, N. Jimison, S. Link, D. Archer, R. Green, W. Orr, P. Fryer, P. Warner, D. Cox, Doris Lindsay, M. Lindsay, Donna Lindsay, W. Sheppleman. 3RD ROW: A. Burnett, M. Tilstra, P. Tilstra. N. Talbert, G. Shepple-man, G. Hall, J. Lewis. D. Siebert. O. Henegar. M. Cox. M. Wilken, F. Zeedyk. Accompanist, M. Homer. Absent, D. Peters. The mixed chorus is comprised of both boys and girls interested in group vocal work. After the preliminaries of voice testing and review of elementary music by Miss Carpenter, they started to work, primarily learning the festival selections. At Christmas time, with the festival over, they played a large part in our school Christmas program. They were a main attraction, as well as a background for the other ensembles and soloists. In the spring, Mixed Chorus was right there at contest time, and on other occasions such as Open House and graduation week programs. This group is probably the more favored of the choruses, because it can do such a large variety of compositions. Acapella work is especially well done in a group like this, because of the greater field of pitch and balance of harmony, which can be obtained from the combination of both boy’s and girl’s voices. Realizing this, the emphasis was on that type of work and all contest numbers were done without the aid of the piano. Acapella singing takes a great deal of work and endless repetition in practice, but the effect it gives is a pleasing reward for all the efforts. This year, a method of anaylsing our choruses, ensembles, and soloists was applied, which really showed our faults and weaknesses. This was the making of records to play back to us and be criticized. Every person or organization entering the contests did this. Besides being so beneficial in our correction of details, it was a lot of fun. Most of us had never heard our voices recorded before. Our first attempts were nothing to brag about, but those made just before the various contests were definitely improved. We shall be proud to leave them for the succeed ing years’ choruses to play and compare. 37 Octette LEFT TO RIGHT: Ann Burnett. Donald Archer, Wendell Orr. Gene Hall. Neil Talbert, Norma Short, Frances Zeedyk. Marlene Wilken. Accompanist-Marge Homer. Last fall, when the doors of our school were again flung open to greet the new “rookies” and returning “veterans,” we found that many of our popular entertainers had not returned. They had completed their four year “stretch” at good old O. T. H. S. So a new search for talent, among those remaining, was begun to re-organize our vocal groups. The octette, which has been a most popular group at school and in the community since its founding a few years ago, began the year with several new, yet competent members. Those comprising this unit are: Sopranos- Norma Short and Ann Burnett, Altos-Frances Zeedyk and Marlene Wilken, Tenors-Don Archer and Neil Talbert, and Basses-Wendell Orr and Gene Hall, with Marge Homer accompanying them. This ensemble has kept up its previous, good reputation by singing at various church and local functions, as well as making many appearances on such school programs as Education Week, Christmas, Open House, Etc. Because this group is the largest of the ensembles, and because of the fine name it has built up, their work is directed along the classic lines, more than the other groups. They are the ones who take the time to make every number one of beauty. This year they specialized in acapella work, especially at the contests, which is indeed a feat in itself. Besides being pleasing to spectators, small vocal groups are definitely a great contributing factor to the quality of the larger groups. These students, by receiving practically individual instruction from Miss Carpenter, can better convey that instruction to others. Because of their natural talent, or perhaps more important their interest shown in becoming a part of one of these ensembles, they gain unmeasurable value in musical knowledge for themselves. 38 Sextette Quartette LEFT TO RIGHT: Marlene Wilken. Frances Zeedyk. Ann Burnett. Norma Short. Margaret Kanosky, Margie Homer. Accompanist-Mary Cox. LEFT TO RIGHT: Gene Hall. Neil Talbert. Wendell Orr. Donald Archer. Accompanist-Gene Sheppleman. SEXTETTE After much experimentation, the girls ensemble emerged a sextette. The girls composing the group are: 1st Sopranos-Norma Short and Ann Burnett, 2nd Sopranos-Margaret Kanosky and Marge Homer, and Altos-Frances Zeedyk and Marlene Wilken. Mary C0x was enlisted as accompanist for the sextette and they proceeded under the direction of Miss Carpenter. This group appeared at various events, including Church programs, Women’s Club meetings, and numerous school appearances. They entered the District and Vermilion Valley contest and some members of the organization entered the amateur contests in this vicinity. From the sextette, a trio was organized consisting of Norma Short, Ann Burnett, and Marge Homer. These girls specialized in a lighter type of music and sang on such occasions as local Lions Club meetings, school programs and between Acts at school plays. QUARTETTE O. T. H. S. was favored again this year with four boys, who possess that coveted gift of good voices with harmonious quality. When the occasions arose, the quartette was ready to meet them with any type of music for which they might call. This group is composed of 1st Tenor-Don Archer, 2nd Tenor-Neil Talbert, Baritone-Wendell Orr, and Bass-Gene Hall. They were accompanied by Gene Sheppelman and under the direction of Miss Carpenter. This ensemble was among the most popular here at school because of its versatility and quality. The town people liked them because of the memoreis of the barber-shop quartettes, whose type of music is regaining its place in the entertainment world. The boys showed their greatest efforts for the barber-shop music and passed on their enjoyment by singing them to their audiences. 39 Library Club 1ST ROW: Maxine Tilstra. D. Sumrall. E. Speers, M. Cox, P. Tilstra, M. Homer, E. Peters, S. DeFries 2ND ROW: D. Richards, B. Price, S. Link. F. Zeedyk. M. Scott, D. Tilstra, Margaret Tilstra. M. Wilken. 3RD ROW: Mrs. Frobish, A. Burnett. P. Althaus. M. Lindsay. Doris Lindsay. Donna Lindsay. If you should happen by the High School on the first Monday of the month, about 7:00 P. M., you would see it “teeming with life.” The girls of Library Club would be hard at work, dusting, arranging, recording, and replacing old editions of library cards. This is the one club in which you get tangible compensation for your efforts, because a light lunch is prepared for every meeting by a previously appointed committee. Although this monthly overhauling of the library is a good-sized job, the librarians’ work by no means ends there. Every member must take her turn managing the “desk” during school time. The duties consist of checking out books, dispersing periodicals, collecting fines for over-due books, and keeping the library tables and shelves in order. The club was comparatively large this year, with the following officers: President-Peggy Tilstra, Vice-Pres.-Mary Cox, Secretary-Marietta Scott, Treasurer-Frances Zeedyk, and Point Secretary-Marge Homer. The increase in the enrollment of the club looks very favorable for the scholastic average of the school. To be a member one must be a girl and at least a Sophomore. But the greatest requirement is that she maintain a “B” average or better. Because of this fact, it has become the goal of many girls to become a member and is the reward for a lot of hard work. The club works under the supervision of Mrs. Frobish. The library-girls sponsored a school party this year. It was on St. Patrick’s day, with the Irish theme and kelly green decorations contributing to the success of the party. The other acivities, outside of the daily duties, consisted of managing the Hat-Check at the carnival, which is a huge task. Probably the most memorable effort was the purchase of a reference Bible for the library. This was made possible by the money collected from the fines both last year and this. 40 Thespians 1ST ROW: C. Stephens. W. Wulff, P. Tilstra. S. DeFries, E. Forrest, W. Orr, M. Cox, Donna Lindsay, Doris Lindsay. 2ND ROW: N. Short. N. Talbert, F. Zeedyk, R. Hockersmith, R. Lee, M. Homer, K. Legan, D. Brantley, M. Scott. 3RD ROW: R. Green. P. Fryer, K. Palmer, G. Sheppleman. D. Dannehl, Mrs. Fro-bish, D. Siebert. B. Postell, M. Tilstra, N. Jimison, M. Kanosky. The officers elected last year for this year are as follow: President-Edward Forrest, Vice President-Wendell Orr, Secretary-Margie Homer, and Treasurer-Bob Lee. The Thespian troup this year boasts the largest membership in the history of our school, with every class well represented. On December 18, they initiated the new members into the organization. The initiation is formal and an impressive ceremony. The officers stand behind a candle lighted table and read the ideals and aims of a Thespian, after which the members take the oath. Each new member is then entitled to a year’s subscription to the Dramatic Magizine, which is paid for by the club. Before one can become a Thespian, one must have ten points. These points are earned by being in plays, speech work, working on crews, or anything else having to do with dramatic work. After one has made the ten points, additional points keep adding to these, so that the members can be classified as One Star, Two Star, or Three Star Thespians. The Thespians will present their three act play in May. It has not been decided whether it shall be a dramatic play or comedy. There is ample talent in the group for the production of either. By far from the least busy is our sponsor, Mrs. Frobish. The members are not the only ones kept busy, for she has work to do also. She keeps a record of our points and also directs the play. At the end of the year, the members choose a “Best Thespian.” This is one whom they think has come closest to living up to the standards of a Thespian. Some of these standards are Co-operativeness, Leadership, and Ability. These goals are proof that the Thespians have something for which to work. 41 Girls Athletic Association 1ST ROW: S. DeFries. F. Zeedyk. M. Kanosky, W. Wulff. P. Tilstra, D. Sumrall, V. Turner, D. Hendricks, J. Henegar, P. Reynolds, V. Lee. R. '1 albert. Marietta Scott. 2ND ROW: M. Lindsay, B. Henry. J. Leonard. B. Postell. D. Tilstra. P. Althaus, N. Jimison, F. Mitchell. L. Wilson. B. Decker, Marjorie Scott, A. Legan, M. Cox. M. Homer. V. Zirkle. 3RD ROW: Miss Boyd. D. Rice. Margaret Tilstra. Doris Lindsay. Donna Lindsay. J. Orr. S. Link, J. Brewer. R. Conn. W. Sheppieman. D. Richards. A. Burnett, Maxine Tilstra. G. Use. B. Seggebruch. N. Short, C. Stephens. 4TH ROW: B. Price. B. Haerr, B. Patterson. S. Ficklin. E. Speers. B. Legan. G. Greiner. E. Peters. M. Leonard. M. Wilken. J. Curphy. B. Wilken. M. Greiner. Dorothy Peters. Absent. Doris Peters. The first meeting of the G.A.A. was held early in the fall, at which time officers for the year were elected. The girls elected are: President-Frances Zeedyk, Vice President-Dorothy Rcihards, Sec. and Treas.-Norma Short, Point Recorders-Margaret Kanosky and Mary Cox. Following the election, the new members were admitted into the group. The first major undertaking, by the organization this year, was the sport of bowling. This is the first time that this activity has been a part of the G.A.A. program here at O. T. H. S. Instruction was given in bowling, after which teams were organized. Through the efforts of the sponsor, Miss Carpenter who was succeeded later by Miss Boyd, permission was obtained to use the Onarga Military School bowling alleys. After a few months competition between the local teams, a team of five girls was selected to compete in the State Telegraphic Bowling Contest. Those chosen for this team were Betty Lou Price, Norma Short, Marge Homer, Margaret Kanosky, and Peggy Reynolds. The State Basket Shooting Contest was also entered again this year. During the second semester, the cadets invited the girls to visit and participate in their dancing classes. Thus a new event was added to the list of G.A.A. activities. The girls bowled in the early part of the evening and joined the Cadet dancing classes during the remainder of the evening. During the year, the G.A.A. held several social functions. Among these, for themselves only, were a hike and weiner roast in the early fall, followed by a chili supper and a scavenger hunt. However, the group is also concerned about the social life of the entire school, as well as for themselves. This was proven by their sponsoring an all school pot-luck supper, followed by an all school party during the last part of February. 42 Future Homemakers of America 1ST ROW: M. Lindsay, F. Mitchell. J. Henegar, J. Leonard, D. Richards, P. Tilstra, F. Zeedyk, M. Homer, N. Jimison, J. Brewer, P. Althaus, V, Lee, R. Talbert, Miss Boyd. 2ND ROW: A. Legan, M.Cox, B. Patterson, L. Wilson, B. Legan, B. Decker, S. Link, C. Stephens, M. Leonard, B. Henry, W. Wulff, E. Peters, M. Wilken. 3RD ROW: R. Conn, A. Burnett, W. Sheppleman, S. Ficklin, V, Zirkle, B. Postell, Donna Lindsay, Doris Lindsay, Margaret Tilstra, E. Speers, D. Tilstra, N. Short, M. Kanosky. 4TH ROW: D. Sumrall, S. De-Fries, B. Price, P. Reynolds, G. Greiner, Maxine Tilstra, M. Greiner, V. Turner, J. Curphy, Dorothy Peter’s, B. Haerr. G. Use. D. Hendricks. Absent, Doris Peters. The “loyal 54” started off their year with an informal initiation of new members at school in the afternoon. This was followed by a formal initiation and a slumber party at the school that evening. Mrs. E. L. Davis, chapter mother, and Miss Boyd, sponsor, chaperoned this well attended and unique party. The chapter’s next important event was the annual football banquet, which was held November 22nd. An all-school party followed this occasion. Our last activity of the first semester, was our evening of caroling at Christmas time. Carnival time brought a call to the club for a refreshment stand, which is a potent attraction. After a short time, in which we recuperated, the chapter played hostess to the district F.H.A. meeting on March 15th. This meeting was well attended by many girls and teachers representing 20 schools. The F. H. A. activities were officially ended with the annual Mother-Daughter Tea in April. The chapter mother for the following year is introduced and welcomed at this event. The officers of the club are: President-Marge Homer, Vice President-Frances Zeedyk, Secretary-Wilma Wulff, and Treasurer-Dorothy Richards. These officers are by no means the only girls with definite jobs in this organization. Every girl is assigned to one of the following committee: Scrap Book, Program, Publicity, Hand Book, Activity, Music, or Points. Each must contribute to the functions of her committee. Each affiliated chapter is entitled to send at least one delegate to the state camp held at East Bay, near Bloomington during the summer months. The aim of East Bay is to acquaint the delegate with the activities of the other chapters, so that she may bring this information home to her own club. The club chooses this girl at their last meeting. Also the officers for the following year are elected at this time. 43 Narghi News SEATED: Edward Forrest. Norman Short. Peggy Tilstra. STANDING: Patty Althaus. Kenneth Legan, Miss Brookhart, Margaret Kanosky, Doris Lindsay. Margaret Tilstra. Shirley Link. Ann Burnett, Mr. Belote. Gene Hall. Robert Green. Arlis Legan. The group in the above picture were responsible for the entire task of compiling, editing, producing, and circulating the school paper. This in itself, is a tough assignment. But to make it better than average and worthy of a few laurels in the lines of original covers, typography, and quality throughout is an even greater task. We think the staff of the 1946-47 Narghi News deserves such recognition, especially in view of the decrease in size of the group compared with previous years. Margaret Tilstra presided as Editor, ably assisted by the others in the following capacities: Assistant Editor and Exchange-Patty Althaus, Featurers-Shirley Link, Classes-Arlis Legan, Gossip-Margaret Kanosky, Activities-Doris Lindsay and Anne Burnett, Sports-Kenneth Legan, Art-Robert Green, Business Manager-Gene Hall, Typography-Norma Short, Edward Forrest, and Peggy Tilstra. Miss Brookhart served as typography advisor and Mr. Belote as advisor. Subscriptions to the publication were sold during the first few weeks of school, to all students wishing to purchase the publication. This was the small sum of 25c and to quote a radio commercial, “just to cover the cost of handling and mailing.” The paper was edited every three weeks and usually dispersed at dismissal on Friday. Of course, the first page the girls turned to was the ever popular gossip page, to get the latest “dope” on all their classmates’ romances, etc. The boys glance first fell on the sports write-ups, to see whether the writer had recorded their tackles or marked up all their free throws. The Next “eye-rest” was the feature page, which was originally made up, or the class news, where you searched out your own class just to see what you had been doing. We have built up a great exchange among other schools in this vicinity. We get a lot of enjoyment from reading the papers from other schools and we should be proud, when we think of how our paper is received in the other schools. 44 Onarquois LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Lee. Marge Homer, Wendell Orr. Wilma Wulff. Frances Zeedyk, Charleen Stephens. Mr. Belote. Kenneth Palmer. To The Staff: During the school year 1946-47, we have tried to produce a volume, the 1947 Onarquois, as a record of our high school life here at Onarga Township High School. We have tried to publish a book that will in the future, by pictures as well as writing, serve as a memorandum of our former school-mates, activities, and faculty. I personally wish to thank the six members of the staff for the splendid spirit and co-operation which they have displayed in the production of this volume of the Onarquois. The interest they have shown has made our work seem an enjoyable task. I sincerely hope that they have gained knowledge and experience, as a member of a production staff, that may be profitable to them in the future. On behalf of the staff, I wish to express our deepest appreciation to our advisor, Mr. L. Everrett Belote, who has so freely given us his time and work to guide us in our tasks. He has been ready and willing to extend assistance to the members of the staff as problems arose. I should like to thank the personnel of the Frobish Photo Service and the Onarga Leader-Review for the co-operation and service in the publication of this volume. Sincere thanks are also extended to Mr. Seaney for his efficient management of the Carnival, the proceeds of which furnish the greater portion of our production costs. It is my deepest desire that this book will be the success that we have planned and I am confident that it will meet with the approval of the students, faculty, and friends. 45 Frances Zeedyk, Editor. KING: Russel Hockersmith O T H S ATTENDANTS: Paul Fryer, Kenneth Palmer, Jack Price 1 ' 46 Distinguished Scholarship It is a distinction to be classed with the outstanding students of the best high schools in the United States. Such distinction is accorded a few seniors who become members of the National Honor Society each year at Onarga Township High School. Recipients of the National Honor Key are honored at commencement. LOCAL SERVICE AWARDS Since election to the National Honor Society depends upon leadership, scholarship, character, and service maintained throughout the four years in high school — we have built a local honor system which encourages all students to strive for awards each year. Music, dramatic, and athletic participation merged with scholastic achievement determines the award granted. One hundred twenty-five service points are required for each award. 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 or 3.75 goes the Silver Omega. Two A’s and two B’s or a 3.50 average entitle a student to a Bronze Omega. To recipients of three B’s and one A or 3.25 goes a Silver Omicron. A straight B average or 3.00 gets the Bronze Omicron. O. T. H. S. students who have earned these scholastic honors are: Gold Omega (4 A’s) Marge Homer Margaret Lindsay Mary Cox Jerry Jones Donna Lindsay Clyde Parker Patty Althaus Betty Seggebruch Donald Archer Silver Omega (3 A’s, 1 B) Betty Price Marlene Wilken Margaret Kanoskv Ronald Schnurr Doris Lindsay Bronze Omega (2 A’s, 2 B’s) Frances Zeedyk Shirley De Fries Wendell Orr Elizabeth Peters Margaret Tilstra Shirley Link Juanita Henegar Jack Price Silver Omicron (1A, 3 B’s) Norma Short Marietta Scott Bronze Omicron (4 B’s) Charleen Stephens Kenneth Palmer Peggy Tilstra Dorohty Richards 48 O. T. H. S. Service Point Record of Individual Students At O. T. H. S. it is our desire to maintain a well balanced school experience for every student. Frequently the very thing at school the student shuns is that which could give him new poise. High School furnishes a place for alert students to explore their own abilities as well as the cause for their weaknesses. It thus enables them to improve their personalities. To motivate student interest in genuine growth we equally award extra curricular and curricular activities such as band, library service, basketball and scholarship. We believe that habits of 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 point record serves as an index to student participation SENIORS Alvey, Fern - - - 103 Risley, Fred - - 108 Decker, Ronald - _ - 111 Short, Norma _ _ 165 Forrest, Edward - - - 121 Stephens, Charleen _ _ _ 125 Fryer, Paul - - - 127 Talbert, Neil _ __ 118 Henry, Betty - - - 119 Tilstra, Peggy _ _ _ 141 Homer, Marge _ - - 180 Wulff, Wilma _ _ 125 Peters, Warren Price, Betty 116 Zeedyk, Frances 125 JUNIORS 169 Cox, Mary _ _ - 164 Lindsay, Doris _ 149 DeFries, Shirley - - - 134 McFadden, Chancey _ _ _ 145 DuVall, Glenn _ - - - 106 Orr, Wendell _ _ 157 Ficklin, Roy - - - 118 Palmer, Kenneth _ _ 128 Greiner, Glendora _ - - 114 Patterson, Bill _ _ 106 Harris, Boyd - _ - 112 Peters, Elizabeth _ _ 128 Jimison, Norma _ - - 108 Postell, Betty _ _ 111 Kanosky, Margaret - - - 132 Scott, Marietta _ - - 128 Krause, Charles - - - 127 Sheppleman, Gene _ _ 123 Lee, Robert - _ - 121 Siebert, David _ _ _ 101 Legan, Kenneth Lindsay, Donna - 144 144 Tilstra, Margaret 138 49 Service Point Record SOPHOMORES Althause, Patty - - - 153 Krause, Jack 101 Archer, Don _ _ _ 170 Lee, Vivian - - - 114 Bottorff. Charles _ - _ 108 Legan, Arlis - 114 Brantley, Dale _ - - ' - 118 Leonard, Joretta - - 102 Brewer, Joy Lou - - - 113 Lindsay, Margaret - - - 152 Burnett, Ann - - - 140 Link, Shirley - - 135 Conn, Reta _ _ _ _ 108 Mitchell, Frances _ - - 109 Cox, Delmer _ _ _ 106 Peters, Doris - 103 Cox. Gene - - - 108 Reynolds, Peggy - - - 106 Dannehl, Dick _ - _ _ 125 Richards, Dorothy - - - 126 DuFrain, Orville _ _ _ 106 Rueck, Edward W - - 104 Dunker, Robert - - - 115 Sheppleman, Wilna - - - 107 Fink, Marvin - _ _ 106 Speers, Evanell - - - 114 Gercken, Clyde - _ _ 102 Sumrall, Deloris _ - _ 115 Green, Robert _ - - _ 141 Talbert, Rose Marie - _ - 112 Hall, Gene _ - _ 125 Tilstra, Deloris _ _ _ 125 Hendricks, Robert _ _ _ 102 Tilstra, Maxine _ _ _ 125 Henegar, Odevia - - - 101 Warner, Paul _ _ _ 102 Hewitt, Gene Hockersmith, Russell 102 Wilken, Marlene 125 FRESHMEN 146 Bottorff, Edward _ 102 Legan, Beverly 107 Brim, Thomas _ _ _ 120 Leonard, Marianne 109 Curphey, Jean _ _ _ _ 109 Lewis, James 122 Cox, William _ _ _ 111 Orr, Jane 116 Decker, Betty _ - - _ 102 Parker, Clyde _ 130 East, Norman _ - _ _ 102 Patterson, Barbara 102 Ficklin, Beverly - _ _ 108 Peters, Dorothy 114 Forrest, Gene _ _ _ _ 101 Price, Jack 125 Greiner, Marcella _ _ _ 108 Rice, Diane 120 Haerr, Beverly _ _ _ - 114 Schnurr, Ronald 125 Hanner, Mervin - - _ 109 Scott, Marjorie 114 Henegar, Juanita - - - 133 Seggebruch, Betty _ 125 Henricks, Doris - - _ 107 Turner, Virginia 103 Ilse, Gloria - - - 102 Wilken, Beverly 105 Jean, Irvin - _ _ 125 Wilson, Lucille 102 Jones, Jerry - - _ 125 Zirkle, Virginia 109 50 Autographs 51 Autographs