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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1949 volume:

MV BOOK _ Q Annual Staff □ Editor Robert Green Assistant Editor Rose Marie Talbert Photography Robert Dunker Business Manager Peggy Reynolds Sports Donald Archer Clubs Reta Conn Classes Joy Lou Brewer Music _ Deloris Sumrall Sponsors Mr. Jenkins Mr. Chase 2 DEDICATION The staff takes pleasure in dedicating the 1949 Onarquois to Mr. William Meadows. Mr. Meadows has been custodian here at Onarga for the past 15 years. “Bill” is a friend of teachers and students alike, and he is liked by all who know him. We thank him for all that he has done toward making our school days more pleasant. —The Staff. 3 Board of Education Left to right: Mrs. Glen Cox. Mr. LeRoy Frobish, Mrs. Walter DeFries, Mr. Lloyd Gray, Mr. Clyde Talbert. Mr. Robert Hall, Mr. Arnold O'Hare. The group pictured above is the school board for the year 1948-49. Mr. Lloyd Gray is the president. Arnold O’Hare, Leroy Frobish and Robert Hall are all businessmen. Mrs. Walter DeFries is the wife of a farmer, Wnile Mr. Clyde Talbert and Mr. Lloyd Gray are farmers. Mrs. Glen Cox is the wife of another local businessman. The school board has the important job of hiring teachers for the coming year. They also must give their approval on various things during the school year. The board is very important in running a school properly and we consider ours one of the best. 4 Administration MR. HAROLD E. CLAY Mr. Harold E. Clay took over his job as principal in September of 1948 and from the very first he has done a fine job. He received his Master’s degree at the University of Illinois. Mr. Clay taught at La Moille before coming to Onarga. He is liked by all students and he enjoys working with young people. Besides his duties as principal he teaches Biology class and is Senior class sponsor. MISS RUTH BROOKIIART Miss Brookhart is Assistant Principal at O.T.H.S. She teaches Typing I and II and also Shorthand. Miss Brookhart received her B.E. degree at Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. During the summer she attends Colorado State College at Greeley, Colorado. She is sponsor of Narghi News and co-sponsor of the Junior class. Miss Brookhart is well liked by all students and teachers. Henrietta Landwer Faculty MRS. LANDWER Mrs. Landwer attended the University of Illinois. Here she obtained her B.S. in Agriculture. Mrs. Landwer teaches Home Economics, Physical Education, English. Chemistry, General Science, and Music. Mrs. Landwer also attended Onarga High School and is an active member of the Alumni. She is always looking for ways to make our school better and more interesting to the students. MISS CORKILL Miss Corkill attended Illinois Wesleyan University, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois. She holds a Master of Music Degree and a Bachelor of Music Degree. Miss Corkill works very hard to get soloists and the Choruses ready for contest. She is also in charge of the carnival stage show each year. Besides teaching English and soloists she is also co-sponsor of the Sophomore class. Nelrose Corkill MRS. STOUT Mrs. Stout attended James Millikin University, Butler University, and the University of Wisconsin. She has obtained her B.A. Degree and is now working on her M.A. Degree. Mrs. Stout is also a very busy person around school. She teaches Latin, Spanish, and three classes of English each day. She also teaches Speech in her free periods. Mrs. Stout has a wonderful sense of humor and she is always smiling. 5 Faculty Edward Hawker V. L. Tomlinson Lewis Jenkins MR. TOMLINSON Mr. Tomlinson, or “Coach” as he is commonly called around O.T.H.S.,, received his B.S. Degree at Western State Teachers College. He also attended the University of Michigan. He is also working for his Master’s Degree. Besides Coaching the boys and keeping two study halls a day, he teaches Algebra and Geometry. He is also co-sponsor of the (Freshman class Mr. Tomlinson is a hard worker and spends much time grooming the teams to represent Onarga and make a good showing. MR. HAWKER Mr. Hawker is a graduate of the University of Illinois. Here he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Vocational Agriculture. He is now in the process of obtaining his Master’s Degree. Besides teaching four classes of Agriculture each day. he keeps two study halls and also teaches night school each week. He, too, likes to work with young people, and he is liked by all who know him. MR. JONES Mr. H. E. Jones attended the Indiana State Teachers College where he obtained his B. S. Degree. He now attends the University of Illinois where he is working on his M. S. Degree. He teaches numerous classes each day. among which are Physics, Chemistry. Civics. Sociology. and General Science. Besides these numerous classes, he keeps a study hall. He is liked by all the students and is willing to help at all times. MR. JENKINS Mr. Jenkins attended the Eastern Illinois State Teachers College and the Indiana State Teachers College. He holds a B. Ed. Degree. Besides teaching numerous classes of Industrial Arts students each day, Mr. Jenkins keeps study hall and is also co-sponsor of the Onarquois. He is also co-sponsor of the Jr. class. He is always smiling and ready to give his help to anyone. MR. CHASE Mr. Chase graduated from Illinois State Normal University. He now holds a B.S. Degree and also a M.S. Degree. He teaches Bookkeeping. General Business. American History, World History, and Boys’ Physical Education. Besides teaching these classes, he is also co-spcnsor of the Onarquois. He also keeps a study-hall each day. Although he teaches all these classes, he still finds time to give outside help on the subjects he teaches. He is a friend of students and teachers alike, and all who know him think he is swell. MR. FEHR Mr. Fehr attended the North Central College, and the Violin College of Chicago. Mr. Fehr teaches Band and Instruments. He is also an ardent camera fan. At almost anv outdoors sporting event, vou can usually see Mr. Fehr taking pictures, all of which are very fine. This year Mr. Fehr worked very hard getting our band ready for the contest, and he was also instrumental in getting uniforms for the band. Wm. Chase J. Fred Fehr 6 Hugh E. Jones Seniors Raymond “Dick” Dannchl Varsity Klub 3, 4; Thespians 2. 3. 4: Narghi News 3; Class President 3; Christmas Play 2; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4. Rose Marie “Rosie” Talbert Robert “Bob” Niles F.F.A. 4; F.F.A. President 4; Senior Play; Baseball 4. G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Vice-President 3; Thespian Secretary 4; F.H.A. Treasurer 4; Christmas Play 1; Contest Play 3, 4; Junior Play. YVilna Mae “Shep” Shcppleman F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Christmas Play 1; Senior Play. m Robert “Bob” Green Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Quartet 3. 4; Octet 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4: Narghi News 2, 3; Football 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Varsity Klub 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4, Thespian President 4; Class Vice-President 3. Class President 4; Contest Play 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Thespian Play 2, 4; Christmas Play 2; Football Manager 1, Speech Contest 2, 3, 4; Solo Contest 4; Carnival Show 2, 3, 4; Candidate for King 3; Brass Sextet 4. Arlis ‘Al” Legan G.A.A. 1 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. Parliamentarian 4; Sextet 4; G.A.A. Vice-President 4; Narghi News 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. Point Secretary 3; Junior Play; Vocal Solo Contest 3; Carnival Queen 4. 8 Seniors Margaret “Maggie” Lindsay Thespians 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Narghi News 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Class President 1; Class Secretary 2; Contest Play 4; Christmas Play 1, 2; Junior Play; Thespian Play; Speech Contest 2, 3, 4. Dale “Dick” Brantley F.F.A. 4; F.F.A. Vice-President 4; Thespians 3, 4; Thespian Treasurer 3, 4; Varsity Klub 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1. 2; Narghi News 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 2; Senior Play; Christmas Play 1, 2; Contest Play 1; Thespian Play 3; Open House Play 1, 2. Evanell “Ev” Speers F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3; Sextet 4; Octet 4; Narghi News 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. •7 Gene “Joe” Hewitt F.F.A. Thespians 4; Junior Play; Christma? Play 2; Contest Play 4; Football 2; Basketball 2. Norma “June” Schoolman Narghi News 4; Transferred from Piper City. Marvin “Marv” Fink F.F.A. 4; Football 1. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Baseball 2, 4. 9 Seniors Robert “Dunk” Dunker Annual Staff 4; Thespians 4; Class Vice-President 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Contest Play 4; Christmas Play 2. Shirley “Stinky” Link G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 3, 4; Octet 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Library Club Vice-President 3; Library Club Secretary 4; Narghi News 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3. 4; Class Vice-President 2; Class Secretary 1, 3; Contest Play 3, 4; Junior Play; Christmas Play 1, 2; Brass Sextet 4; Candidate for Queen 3, 4; Beauty Shop Quartet 4; Vocal Solo Contest 2, 3, 4; Senior Play. Dcloris “Dec” Sumrall G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Point Recorder 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2. 3. 4; Thespians 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Sextet 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Christmas P]ay 1; One-Act Play 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Contest 4; Vocal Solo Contest 3, 4; Beauty Shop Quartet 4. Edward “Eddie” Rueck F.F.A. 4; Basketball 2, 3. Dcloris “Dee” Doyle Senior Piay. Delmer “Coxy” Cox F.F.A. 4; Boys ’Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Junior Play; Football 1. 10 Seniors Reta “Don” Conn F.H.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. President 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3; Girls’ Choi us 1. 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Flay; Senior Play. Robert “Wolf” Hendricks Boys’ Chorus 1. 2; Baseball Manager 2, 4; Track Manager 4. Junior Play; Carnival Show 2. I t Joy “Lou” Brewer F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play; Christmas Play 2; Senior Play; Carnival Show 4. Russel ‘Russ” Hockersniith F.F.A. 4; Thespians 2, 3. 4; Band 1; Boys’ Chorus 1. 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; F.F.A. Sentinel 4; Varsity Klub 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3, 4; Junior Play; Contest Play 3. 4; Thespian Play 4; Christmas Play 2. 3; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2; Track 2. 3. 4; Carnival King 2. Shirley “Danny” Danforth F.H.A. 4; Historian 4; Band 4; Transferred from Thawville. Orville “Gabby” Du Frain Boys’ Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Football 4; Narghi News 3; Baseball 3; Manager 4; Track 3, 4; Christmas Play 2; Carnival Show 4. 11 Seniors I Paul “Plunger” Warner Boys’ Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2; F.F.A. 4: Thespians 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Contest Play 4. Dorothy ‘Dot” Richards Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, Secretary 2. Treasurer 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Library Club 2, 3; Narghi News 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Class Vice-President 1; Class President 2; Class Treasurer 3. Charles “Chuck” Bottorff Varsity Klub 3. 4, Varsity Klub President 4; Class 9 Treasurer 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; m Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Thespians 4: Varsity Klub 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1, 3; Track 1. 3. 4; Quartet 1, 2, 3. 4; Octet 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Contest Play 2; Freshman Play 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Christmas Play 2; Thespian Play 4; Vocal Solo Contest 1, 3. 4; Speech 1, 3, 4; Carnival Stage Show 2, 3, 4. Vivian “Doug” Lee G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3; Thespians 3, 4; Chorus 1; Class Treasurer 2; Christmas Play 1; Contest Play 4; Junior Play; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. Donald “Don” Archer Peggy “Peg” Reynolds G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play. 12 Seniors John “Jack” Krause Football Manager 1; Basketball 1; Track 1; Baseball 1; Boys’ Chorus 1. Ann “Anniebelle” Burnett G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Secretary 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3;; Library Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3; Narghi News 1, 2. 3. 4; Thespians 3. 4; Octet 3, 4; Sextet 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Play 2; Junior Class Play; Thespian Play 4; Vocal Solo Contest 2, 3, 4; Beauty Shop Quartet 4; Carnival Queen 2; Carnival Show 2, 3, 4. Gene “Cowboy” Cox F-F.A. 4; Football 2; Basketball 2; Track 3. 4; ior Play. i? Class History The Freshman year proved to be a very interesting and exciting one as all those who were initiated will testify. Ah. yes! Those three bells sent chills up and down your back many a time before they finally used them for what we knew they really were for. Our class was unusually large, with forty-five brilliant students This group included: Odevia Henegar Robert Hendricks. Dale Brantley. Gene Cox, Orville Du-Frain, Jack Krause. Maxine Tilstra. Vivian Lee. Delmer Cox. Robert Dunker, Joretta Leonard, Peggy Reynolds. Russell Hoekersmith, Donald Archer. Dick Dannehl, Rosie Talbert, Ralph Price, Charles Bottorff. Barbara Atkins, Arlis Legan. Doris Peters, Margaret Lindsay, Wilna Sheppleman, Frances Mitchell. Deloris Tilstra, Shirley Link, Ann Burnett. Marlene Wilken, Gene Hall, Marvin Fink. Edward Rueck. Paul Warner, Patty Al-thaus, Deloris Sum rail. Gene Hewitt, Evanell Speers, Reta Conn, Joy Lou Brewer. Dorothy Richards, Leila Dunlap. Robert Green and Harvey Reynolds. Our officers for that year were — President, Margaret Lindsay; Vice-President. Dorothy Richards; Secretary. Shirley Link, and Treasurer. Deloris Tilstra. At the helm as sponsors we had Miss Brookhart and Miss Barber. We had representatives in Band, Mixed Chorus, Boys’ Chorus. Girls’ Chorus, and of course we sent out quite a few boys for sports. Not to leave out dramatics we came up with two plays. The first was “Who Gets The Gar Tonight” and the second was The Last Christmas.” TIME WENT BV - - Upon becoming sophomores we found that we had lost Barbara Atkins, Maxine Nighsonger, Ralph Price, and Odevia Henegar joined the Navy. We again had Miss Barber for one of our class sponsors, plus Mr. Belote. Our officers were President, Dorothy Richards; Vice-President, Shirley Link; Secretary. Margaret Lindsay, and Treasurer, Vivian Lee. Some of the big guns in sports happened to be from our little old class. In football there was Dale Brantley. Dick Dannehl, Russ Hoekersmith, Don Archer, and Charles Bottorff, while in basketball. Dannehl. Bottorff, and Archer took the limelight. Vivian Lee had the honor of being elected as one of the cheer leaders. Again this year we had quite a few people in the various music organizations, and we contributed members for the Sextet. Mixed Octet, Mixed Chorus, and Girls and Boys Choruses. By now we even had representatives in the Thespians. We had a Christmas play under the direction of Miss White called “Star Eternal”. So you see we are slowly rising in the world. It wouldn’t surprise me a bit to see some of our class on the stage on Broadway some day. In the Carnival our candidates—Ann Burnett and Russell Hoekersmith, became King and Queen as a result of some fine work of the Class backing them. Our class was no slouch when it came to Speech either. Bob Green. Don Archer, and Margaret Lindsay were representatives here. Bob and Don were also in the Contest play which went to Sectional. ANOTHER YEAR APPROACHES - - And what a year it proved to be. This year we lost six members of our class to bring the total down to 33, but we still remained the largest class. As everyone knows the season of our Junior year brought great success in football. The captain of the squad was one of our boys, Dick Dannehl. with Brantley. Hoekersmith, and Archer also making the team. We had a very numerous aggregation out for music. So much so that we literally took the V. V. by storm and came through with the first place trophy. This year our officers were President, Dick Dannehl; Vice-President. Bob Green; Secretary, Shirley Link, and Treasurer, Gene Hall. The play “Moonlight for Herbert” proved to be a big success and with the success came many good time6 at the play practices too. The biggest project of the year was the Prom. This took a great deal of work from the start of the year when we started raising funds to the cleaning up part at the very last. It was very much worth it however. The theme of the Prom was Fiesta and the gym was very cheerfully decorated with all the colors of the rainbow and some others thrown in. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all since we had one part of the gym fixed up with chairs and sofas where you could rest your weary bones. AT LAST - - The final year. To start off the year right we elected our class officers. At the head as president we elected Robert Green. His assistants were: Vice-President, Robert Dunker; Secretary, Dorothy Richards, and Treasurer. Charles Bottorff. As sponsor we had Mr. Clay. We were in the height of our glory when the time came for initiation. We had a lot of fun and I’ll bet some of the freshmen can tell how many books we have in school and how big the school is. In music and sports we were again the dominating class. We had representatives in Mixed Chorus and the other large organizations and in the smaller ones we had Seniors in the Sextet, Boys’ Quartet, and in the Octet. Since the Carnival was in the fall of the year the Seniors had to put their play on in the spring. One of our girls. Arlis Legan was Queen this year in a popularity vote at the Carnival. The last six weeks were very full ones for the Seniors. Their play. “Stranger in the Night”, was a big success. The big shots took a trip to Normal, they went to the State Music Contest, V.V. Contest, V.V. Track Meet. County Track Meet, the Junior Prom, Baccalaureate, and finally dear old Commencement. We found we had lost Maxine Tilstra and Deloris Tilstra through marriage and Gene Hall went to Wisconsin at the end of the first semester. Well we have gone a long way since that first day in school. We’ve picked up a lot of kids and lost a few. The ones that started together and finished together are few: Ann Burnett, Vivian Lee. Margaret Lindsay. Shirley Link. Rosie Talbert, and Deloris Sum-rail, are the only ones that went from start to finish together. Thus marks the end of a glorious and eventful school career for the class of 1949. Good-bye kids, and good luck. Take a word of advice from a Senior and take advantage of all your days in school. And remember us, as we will you. Junior Class Row 1 (left to right): Beverly Wilken, Mervin Hanner, Sue Ficklin, Thomas Brim, Juanita Heneger, Jerry Jones. Row 2: Ronald Schnurr, Betty Seggebruch, Eileen Schoolman. Irvin Jean. Barbara Patterson. Dorothy Peters. Row 3: Gene Forrest, Lucille Wilson. Brad Perkinson, Virginia Zirkle. The Junior Class this year has been very busy. The first semester they sold candy and pop at all the football and basketball games to make money for the annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. To lead them in this work, they chose as their class officers: Jerry Jones, President; Jimmy Lewis, Vice-President; Betty Seggebruch, Secretary; and Harold Lathrop, Treasurer. The biggest event during the year was the Junior-Senior Prom which all 33 of the Juniors worked on. It was a big task, but with everyone pitching in and helping, it seemed like a little chore. The Junior class was also ably represented in band, choruses, sports and almost all of the extra-curricular activities. 15 Junior Class Row 1 (left to right): Harold Lathrop, Betty Decker, Jane Orr, James Lewis, Jean Cur-phey, Mary Ann Leonard. Row 2: Beverly Legan, Terry Workman. Doris Hendricks. Beverly Haerr, Edward Bottorff. Marcella Greiner. Row- 3: Marge Scott. William Cox. Joan Doyle. Norman East. Diane Rice. WE, THE JUNIORS We've been asked to write of the Junior class. And say a bit of each lad and lass. Now Tommy Brim isn’t a bashful boy (In the Junior play he was Dr. Joy.) And from Piper City comes a fella Mostly interested in Marcella. For something quiet see Betty and Doris. If you think Dorothy’s quiet, just see her in chorus. Jane and Burt are a happy two. Seen riding around in a Kaiser-blue. Our dashing Terry’s the class romeo. Ronny’s a good driver—at least he thinks so! The busiest pair are Juanita and Sue They're never in want of something to do. And what would a Junior class be without a blonde? Seem’s like Virginia’s the one we’ve found. But though these lyrics may sound silly, We had to find something to rhyme with Willie. Dark hair has our JoAnne Doyle. And Ed’s the sun-tanned-son-of-the-soil. From Piper (again) comes a lot of guys With Betty Decker the star in their eyes. Lucille Wilson is a gal mighty small. But rather mighty (But aren’t we all?) Beverly Legan is quite a gal. And Eileen Schoolman’s everybody’s pal. Jean and Bev know something they like, Couldn’t be Jerry’s motor bike? We might say that Brad is never sad. Because look what he’s got to make him glad! There's another Junior boy called Mervin Hanner. And Harold Lathrop, known for his shy (?) manner. Next on our list is Mary Ann, Her beau is employed by Uncle Sam. Gene Forrest has personality plus. Especially on the east-bound bus. Barbara and Beverly are our “Steady pair”, (Not Wilken, we mean Beverly Haerr.) Marge has lots of musical talent, Irvin’s always good, and sometimes galent!!? Another classmate is Diane, A loyal, hard-working cowboy fan. West is west, but Norman’s east, Maybe Jimmy’s last, but certainly not least. But who could forget our class sponsors? Sometimes to them we seem like monsters!!! One of our sponsors is Miss Brookhart, She got a new car at the Motor Mart. Who helped with the building of our prom this year? He made our problems seem pretty mere. Mr. Jenkins a hard-working guy, We had to work — not just “get by”. - By — JEAN CURPHEY and BEVERLY WILKEN 16 Sophomore Class Row 1 (left to right): Charles Bailey, iLulu Wilkey, Robert Wulff, Wilma Reiter, Robert Schoolman, Doris Conn, Deloris Haerr. Ronald Lyons. Row 2: Deloris Poparawski, Robert Talbert, Joyce Wilson, John Tilstra, Phyllis Balding, Norman Bottonff, Geneva Hall, William Whitlow. Row 3: Dale Pool. Alara Lee Hildenbrand, Albert Harris, Valda Dillon, Edward Griener, Janice Orr, Charles Brewer, Leo Colebank. Row 4: Joyce Fink, Paul Bailey, Joan Bird, Glenn Kaiser, Garol Gromoll. The Sophomore class this year had 29 members at the beginning of the year. They chose as their class officers: Norman Bottorff, President; Bob Talbert, Vice-President; Ronald Lyon, Secretary, and Leo Colebank, Treasurer. Their class sponsors were Miss Corkill and Mr. Jones. The Sophomores held their annual Freshman-Sophomore reception early in the fall. It was enjoyed by both of the classes, and for the first time they felt like upperclassmen. At the end of the first term the Sophomores acquired a new member. It was at this time that Glenn Kaiser joined the group. All of the Sophomores ax-e looking forward to next year, when as Juniors they will be able to sponsor the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. 17 Freshman Class Row X (left to right): John DeFries. Roberta Stewart, Eugene Hastings, Donna Hall, Paul Reynolds, Donna Sharp, Earl Beesley, Lillian Weakley. Row 2: Jewel Cox. Gene Cusator, Leslie Bork, Ruth Peters. Charles Carrington, Martha Burk, Jack Legan, Wanda Calow. Row 3: George Patterson, Robert Perkinson. Katherine Fulwider, James Link, Marie Wilt, Harry Bottorff, Ruby Hewitt. Jack Fugar. Row 4: William Palmer, Nellie Wilson, Charles Jean. Mary Ellen Garrison. Raymond Neal. In the fall of 1948, 29 bewildered students entered the doors of O. T. H. S. These were the “green” Freshmen. They elected as their class officers: Bill Palmer, President: Bob Perkinson, Vice-President; Bobbye Stewart, Secretary, and Nellie Wilson, Treasurer. Their sponsors were Mr. Tomlinson and Mrs. Landwer. After the Freshman initiation which wasn’t too bad was over, the freshmen settled down to the tasks that laid before them. One of the parties most enjoyed by the Freshmen, was the reception the Sophomores held for them. Later in the year an all school party was sponsored by the Freshman class. It was a skating party held at the Gilman roller rink. All these Freshmen are looking forward to giving next year’s “greenies” as rough a time as they had. 16 Football Row 1 (left to right): Charles Bottorff. James Lewis, Russell Hockersmith, Irvin Jean, Marvin Fink, Ronald Schnurr, Dale Brantlf;-. Albert Harris. Row 2: Leslie Bork, Manager, Donald Archer, Mervin Hanner, Paul Warner, Dick Dannehl. Jerry Jones. Brad Perkinson, Robert Perkinson. Row 3: Charles Jean, Edward Bottorff, Paul Bailey, Terry Workman, William Cox. Robert Wulff, Leo Colebank, Coach Tomlinson. Row 4: Robert Talbert, Manager: Harry iBcttorfl. Paul Reynolds, Orville (DuFrain, Robert Green, Charles Eailey, John DeFries. William Palmer. Harold Lathrop, Jack Legan, Norman Bottorff. Manager. The record in football this year was not what you would call an impressive one. The whole story cannot be told in just the record though. The team was plagued with injuries from the beginning of the season. The year started off with a bang. The first game with Forrest was especially good. Onarga led most of the game. At the end of the third quarter the score stood 7 to 6. The Indians exploded with 14 more points and the game ended 21 to 6 in favor of Onarga. The next game we trampled Saunemin by a score of 47 to 0. It was in this game that we lost the services for the rest of the season of fullback Dick Dannehl. After tying Chatsworth 14 to 14, and trimming Milford 14 to 0, we traveled to Paxton to play the Mustangs. Again do to injuries we lost by cne shm touchdown in the last 30 seconds of the game after leading 7 to 6. The final score was 12 to 7 Paxton. After losing our chance for V. V. title by losing to Cullom 20 to 9, we sewed up 2nd place by downing Herscher by 12 to 8 on a 90 yard run by Archer. The last game of the season was with Gilman where the injured-rlddied Indians bowed before a strong Gilman eleven by a 31 to 0 score. Tne season ended with a record of 4 wins, 3 defeats and 1 tie. 20 Basketball How 1 (left to right): Leslie Bork, Manager: Jerry Jones. William Palmer. Robert Green. Irvin Jean. Ronald Schnurr, William Cox. Manager. Row 2: Jack Fugar. Manager; Brad Perkinson, Mervin Hanner. Harold Lathrop, Charles Bottorff, Thomas Brim. Dick Dan-nehl. Coach Tomlinson. Row 3: Jack Legan. Paul Reynolds. Donald Archer, Robert Perkinson. James Lewis. Paul Bailey. Norman Bottorff. Edward Bottorff. 21 Basketball The Basketball record this year was 11 wins and 15 losses. One of these wins was a decisive one. It was in the County Tournament over Watseka. The margin of six points was enough to make the game one of the best in the tournament. We were later beaten out of the tournament by Onarga Military School. In the V. V. we went against Herscher in the opener and won 52 to 28. We then faced Forrest, who went on to win the tournament, and we lost 49 to 39. In the Regional we were beaten out by a strong Rantoul team by a score of 76-42. This game ended the regular season. After the close of the regular season the class tournament was held, with the senior class coming out on top. The members of this team included Dannehl, Bottorff, Fink, Archer, Green, and Hockersmith. We should give all the boys out for basketball a lot of credit, and a lot of thanks to Coach Tomlinson. SEASON’S SCHEDULE ONARGA 30 KEMPTON 28 ONARGA 39 THAWVILLE 31 ONARGA 27 SAUNEMIN 30 ONARGA 49 GILMAN 35 ONARGA 19 CISSNA PARK 76 ONARGA 44 PIPER CITY 32 ONARGA 30 FORREST 49 ONARGA 28 SAUNEMIN 47 ONARGA 68 HERSCHER 32 ONARGA 37 _ CHATSWORTH 39 ONARGA 28 BUCKLEY 46 ONARGA 37 CULLOM 49 VERMILION VALLEY TOURNEY ONARGA 52 HERSCHER 22 ONARGA 29 FORREST 39 ONARGA 37 CHATSWORTH 39 IROQUOIS COUNTY TOURNEY ONARGA 49 WATSEKA 43 ONARGA 32 O. M. S. 41 ONARGA 30 SHELDON 31 ONARGA 53 GILMAN 29 ONARGA 38 CULLOM 41 ONARGA 35 CISSNA PARK 59 ONARGA 53 KEMPTON 40 ONARGA 50 THAWVILLE 35 ONARGA 57 _ FORREST 47 REGIONAL TOURNEY 23 ONARGA 34 RANTOUL 72 Baseball Row 1 (left to right): Robert Green, Orville DuFrain, Rbbert Wulff, Dale Brantley, Harold Lathrop, Dick Dannehl. Thomas Brim, Robert Henrichs, Irvin Jean, Coach Tomlinson. Row 2: Robert Perkinson, Robert Schoolman, Mervin Hanner, Paul Bailey, Charles Jean, Jack Legan, Norman Bottorff, Ronald Lyons, William Cox. This year our baseball team was one of the best in many a season. They played five games this year and came out with a very commendable record of four wins and one loss. The team usually consisted of Irvin Jeans, catcher; Dannehl and Schnurr, pitchers; Lathrop, first base; Perkinson, second base; Hanner, short stop; Brantley, third base; Brim, left field; Palmer, center field; and Charles Jeans, right field. The first game was with Watseka. Each team made one run in the first inning, but Onarga jumped to a 6-1 lead and then won easily 9-2. Onarga won over Chebanse in their second game and although the game was close, Onarga won 3-1. In their first game of the District Contest, Ash-Clif was our foe. This game was also a close one with the score being tied most of the way. However, Onarga came home the winner 3-2. The next game Schnurr was our pitcher and he did very well in his first game. He came home with a nice 6-3 victory over Crescent. The last game of the tournament found us playing the ever strong Buckley and though we played hard we were no match for them and they won very easily. The score being 13-1. ONARGA 9 WATSEKA 2 ONARGA 3 _ - . _ CHEBANSE 1 ONARGA 3 _ _ - ASH-CLIF 2 ONARGA 6 CRESCENT 3 ONARGA 1 - — BUCKLEY 13 23 Track Row 1 (left to right): William Palmer, Raymond Neal, Harold Lathrop. Orville Du-Frain, Albert Harris. Dick Dannehl, Charles Bailey, 'Robert Hendrichs. Coach Tomlinson. Row 2: Robert Perkinson, Paul Reynolds, Edward Bottorff, Mervin Hanner, Paul Bailey, Charles Jean, Jack Legan, Norman Bottorff, Donald Archer. In their first meet with Gilman and Piper City, Onarga captured more firsts but did not win, being second to Gilman. Dannehl was high man for Onarga with three firsts. Next was Piper City and we did very well this time. We came home with first, by scoring 75% points. Gilman and Stockland were our next foes, and even though improved, Gilman again defeated us. Dannehl and Bottorff each registered double wins with Archer getting three. The County Track Meet came next and Onarga did itself up proud. We weren’t expected to get more than 20 points at the most, but the track men came through for 41 points and second place. We registered in both the low and high hurdles and first in the 440. Many of the other boys helped tremendously in the thirds and seconds to bring the total up. Within three days Onarga went to the V. V. meet and again came home in second place. We took first in the 100, third in the shot and 440, third in high jump also. We again registered wins in both high and low hurdles. Onarga took six boys to the District meet — C. Bailey in the 880, Raymond Neal in the mile, Bottorff, discus, Dannehl, 440 and Varsity Relay, Archer, both hurdles and relay team. The relay team consisted of Archer, Dannehl, Hanner, and Bottorff. Dannehl and Archer were the only ones to place with Dannehl fifth in 440 and Archer second in both hurdles. 24 Row 1 (left to right): Martin Rademaker. Shirley Danforth. Marge Scott, Harold Hilden-brand, Joyce Fink, Shirley Link. Baibara Shroyer. Jane Orr. Row 2: Gene Cusator, Donald Archer. Sue Ficklin, Katherine Fulwider, Mary Garrison. Carol Rademaker. Kay Taylor. William Cox. Mary Reynolds. Row 3: James Link. Ronald Glick. William Palmer. Harry Bottorff, Robert Perkinson. Janice Orr. Deloris Haerr. Joan Bird. Phyllis Balding, Diane Rice, Doris Conn, Mr. Fehr, Instuctor. Row 4: Donna Hall, Jean Cur-phey. Roberta Stewart, Una Woodard, Roger Eshleman, Richard Smith, Colton Johnson, Marlin Hildenbrand. Eettv Garrison, Delmer Cox. Row 5: Delmer Hall. Brad Perkinson. Robert Green. Ronald Lyons, John DeFries, Charles Carrington, Betty Seggebruch, Mary Lindsay. Morris Smith. “Something new has been added!” That is the word people around O. T. H. S. are saying. The new band uniforms finally arrived. Beautiful maroon caps and capes make the band one of the sharpest around here. The bank took a journey to Hoopeston for the district contest. This is the first time they have done this in a long time. They brought home a second rating and made everyone proud of them. They played at the concert in the spring and also played for the Seniors as they marched in for Commencement. Mr. Fehr again ably directed these people and he should be given a lot of credit and praise as should everyone who participated in the band. 26 Mixed Chorus Row 1 (left to right): Ruth 'Peters, Margaret Lindsay, Doris Conn, Deloris Sumrall, Arlis Legan. Shirley Link. Rose Marie Talbert. Peggy Reynold. Miss Corkill. Director. Row 2: Roberta Stewart. Jewel Cox. Joyce Wilson, Joyce Fink. Geneva Hall, Phyllis Balding, Carol Gromoll, Dorothy Richards. Jane Orr, Jean Curphey, Nellie Wilson, Martha Burk. Row 3: James Link. Donna Hall, Katherine Fulwider. Virginia Zirkle, Beverly Legan, Wilna Sheppleman, Evanell Speers. Betty Seggebruch, Dorothy Peters. Deloris Poparawski. Row 4: James Lewis. Jack Fugar. William Cox. Jerry Jones, Mervin Hanner, Irvin Jean. Donald Archer, Jchn DeFries. Row 5: Robert Wulff, Charles Carrington, Charles Brewer, William Whitlow. Gene Cusator, Orville DuFrain, Robert Green, Paul Warner, Delmer Cox. The Mixed Chorus is the picked voices of both Boys’ and Girls’ Chorus. There are 48 in the regular Mixed Chorus but it had to be cut for the contests. At the District Contest they got a second rating. At the concert in the Spring and at the Christmas program they gave a good account of themselves. There are many good voices who will carry on the good work next year although they are losing some of the leading voices. O. T. H. S. is proud of having this good group. 27 Girls’ Chorus Row 1 (left to right): Wilna Sheppleman. Joy Lou Brewer, Reta Conn. Margaret Lindsay. Shirley Link. Rose Marie TaLbert, Ruby Hewitt. Miss Corkill. Director. Row 2: Beverly Legan, Dorothy Peters. Sue Fioklin. Deloris Poparawski. Betty Seggebruch, Katherine Fulwider, Donna Hall, Wilma Reiter. Row 3: Joyce Wilson, Roberta Stewart, Ruth Peters, Deloris Sumrall, Peggy Reynolds, Dorothy Richards, Jane Orr, Jean Cur-phey. Row 4: Jewel Ccx, Arlis Legan. Joyce Fink, Martha Burk, Carol Gromoll. Nellie Wilson, Betty Decker. Row 5: Doris Conn. Geneva Hall, Phyllis Balding, Evanell Speers, Beverly Haerr, Virginia Zirkle, Barbara Patterson. The Girls’ Chorus this year is com osed of 23 girls. Their rating of first place entitled them to go to State. They received a second place rating at the V.V. in which they helped bring home the trophy for first place. The girls have sung at the Christmas program and at the Concert. They are losing a great many of their good voices but they will gain others to fill in. Miss Corkill is a person who should receive a lot of the credit for the fine work the girls’ chorus has done. As a chorus director she can not be surpassed. 23 Boys’ Chorus Row 1 (left to right): William Cox, Robert Wulff. Charles Carrington, Donald Archer, Robert Green, Miss Corkill. Director. Row 2: James Link, Charles Brewer, William Whitlow. Jerry Jones. John DeFries, Gene Cusator, Delmer Cox. Row 3: James Lewis, Mer-vin Hanner, Irvin Jean, Orville DuFrain, Paul Warner, Jack Fugar. “Nothing But Firsts” is t 'e Boys’ Chorus motto. The boys went to District and V.V. Contests and brought home First Division ratings. The first in District entitled them to go to the State Contest. There are 18 boys in this chorus. They jo ntd with the girls to bring a Spring Concert to the public. They also sang at the Christmas program. The boys extend their deepest thanks to Miss Corkill who so ably led them. It is mostly through her efforts that the boys were so successful this year. 29 Girls’ Sextet Left to right: Arlis Legan, Ann Burnett, Shirley Link, Deloris Sumrall, Evanell Speers. Phyllis Balding. Seated at oiano. Miss Cork-i’l. Director. Boys’ Quartet Left to Right: James Lewis, Robert Green. Donald Archer, John DeFries. Seated at piano, Diane Rice, Accompanist. Octette Left to right: James Lewis. Shirley Link. Evanell Speers. Juanita Henegar, Ann Burnett. Robert Green, Donald Archer, John DeFries. « Seated at piano. Miss Cork-ill. Director. 30 Girls' Sextet The Girls’ Sextet this year was composed of five Seniors and one Sophomore girl. These were: 1st Sopranos, Phyllis Balding and Evanell Speers; 2nd Sopranos, Deloris Sumrall and Shirley Link, and Altos, Ann Burnett and Arlis Legan. These girls made a good showing at the District Contest which was held in Momence. They brought home a second rating. School programs, town organizations, and even out-of-town organizations called on the girls to entertain them. Out of this group emerged a quatet which was known as the Beauty Shop Quartet. They sang at the Annual Amateur Antics shows and won fourth prize of $10.00. Next year there will be only one veteran left but we are sure that the Sextet for next year will carry on the good work these girls have done. Boys’ Quartet One of the most popular forms around O.T.H.S. is the Boys’ Quartet. This year these boys are: Don Archer, 2nd Tenor; John DeFries, 1st Tenor; Bob Green, baritone, and James Lewis, Bass. The boys went to District Contest and captured first place which entitled them to go to State. These boys also sang at the Carnival, for the Lions Club, and for different school programs. Their version of Blue Tail Fly was always a hit wherever they sang. Two of the Quartet will be leaving this year. These are Don and Bob but there will be more boys to fill in the gaps, although these will be hard to fill. Miss Corkill is to be commended on her splendid job of coaching these boys. Octette We have heard of the Sextet, the Quartet, but the most novel is our Octette. This group is made up of four girls and four boys. They are: Sopranos, Shirley Link and Evanell Speers; Altos, Ann Burnett and Juanita Henegar; Tenors, Don Archer and John DeFries, and the Basses, Jim Lewis and Bob Green. The Octette didn’t go to any contests but their music was enjoyed by the school and the town. They sang at the Concert which was held in the spring. The Octette is to be praised highly for their wonderful spirit and good blending ability. Library Club Seated (left to right): Dorothy Peters, Sue Ficklin, Peggy Reynolds, Shirley Link, Betty Seggebruch. Standing: Marcella Greiner. Miss Corkill, Sponsor, Margaret Lindsay, Evanell Speers, Janice Orr, Deloris Haerr, Joan Bird, Mrs. Stout, Co-Sponsor, Deloris Sumrall, Martha Burk, Nellie Wilson, Katherine Fulwider. The Library Club is a very active organization of O. T. H. S. A girl must maintain a “B” average or better for membership. The librarians are kept busy all through the day signing out books and keeping the library in order. Each member has her specific period to be on duty. The club was comparatively large this year. The following people served as officers: President______________________ Betty Seggebruch Vice-President______________________Ann Burnett Secretary___________________________Shirley Link Treasurer__________________________Dorothy Peters An all-school barn dance was sponsored by the club early this year. This party was very well attended by the students and faculty. The Library Club, as a whole, had a most enjoyable and interesting year under the sponsorships of Miss Corkill and Mrs. Stout. 32 Varsity Klub Row 1 (left to right): Paul Bailey, Irvin Jean, Russell Hockersmith, Mervin Hanner, Albert Harris. Ronald Schnurr, Dick Dannehl, Charles Bottorff. Row 2: Paul Warner, Jerry Jones. William Cox. James Lewis, Terry Workman. Thomas Brim. Coach Tomlinson. Dale Brantley, Robert Green. Donald Archer, Harold Lathrop, Brad Perkinson, Norman Bottorff. The Onarga Varsity Klub was organized January 9, 1948 by Mr. William Tomlinson. Thirteen members joined the first year. In order to become a member, a boy must earn a letter in some sport. Initiation is one of the highlights of the Klub. Last year we took the boys out into the country at night. We blindfolded them, so they did not know where they were taken, and then sent them back to town on foot. All the boys look forward to initiation. We have pins to wear and dues to pay. This year we have only 10 members on account of some of the boys graduated. The officers for 1949 are: President______________________- Charles Bottorff Vice-President ____________________ Dick Dannehl Secretary-Treasurer Russell Hockersmith 33 F. F. A Row 1 (left to right): Rus=ell Hockersmith, Irvin Jean, Paul Warner. Robert Niles, Dale Brantley, James Lewis, Mr. Hawker, Sponsor. Row 2: John DeFries, Robert Schoolman, Dale Pool, Edward Greiner, Albert Harris, Robert Wulff. Earl Beesley. Row 3: Leo Colebank, Delmar Cox, Charles Jean, Brad Perkinson, Gene Cox, Gene Hewitt, Edward Rueck. The Future Farmers of America is a National Organization of Boys studying Vocational Agriculture. It was founded in November of 1928. The aim and purposes of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. The officers which were elected by the members of the F. F. A. during the past year are: President_____ Vice-President Secretary_____ Reporter______ Treasurer ____ Sentinel ___________________Russell Hockersmith Advisor_____________________________Mr. Hawker Some ways the Chapter has been earning money during the past year were picking up corn, and also having dancing after basketball games. The F. F. A. were hosts to the F. H. A. at an “Apple Blossom” dance at the Country Club on May 6. Robert Niles Dale Brantley Irvin Jeans Paul Warner James Lewis F. H. A Row 1 (left to right): Shirley Danforth. Sue Ficklin, Joy Lou Brewer, Reta Conn, Dorothy Peters, Rose Marie Talbert, Arlis Legan. Mrs. Landwer, Sponsor. Row 2: Doris Conn, Doris Hendricks, Beverly Legan. Deloris Popawraski, Peggy Reynolds, Marie Wilt, Donna Sharp, Lillian Weakley, Jewel Cox. Row 3: Alara Lee Hildenbrand, Katherine Fulwider, Jean Curphey, Marcella Greiner, Mary Ann Leonard, Lulu Wilkey, Deloris Brewer, Donna Hall. Row 4: Valda Dillon, Geneva Hall, Wilma Reiter, Joyce Wilson, Virginia Zirkle, Ruby Hewitt. Evanell Speers. Row 5: Wilna Sheppleman, Joyce Fink, Phyllis Balding. Deloris Sumrall, Ruth Peters, Mary Ellen Garrison, Nellie Wilson, Roberta Stewart. The year of 1949 started off with the election of officers as follows: President, Reta Conn; Vice-President, Dorothy Peters; Secretary, Joy Lou Brewer; Treasurer, Rose Marie Talbert; Parliamentarian, Arlis Legan; Historian, Shirley Danforth; Public Relations, Sue Ficklin, and Sponsor, Mrs. Landwer. The annual Mother and Daughter Tea was held April 4, 1949, designing the gym and tables with Easter decorations. Miss Eloise Conn was introduced as Chapter Mother for this year. Each year an affiliated chapter is entitled to send one delegate to State Camp held at East Bay, near Bloomington, 111., during the summer months. Dorothy Peters was chosen by our club last year to represent O. T. H. S. The F. H. A. took part in the O. T. H. S. carnival by having the lunch stand to rest and eat. There are forty-two members. Each one has been assigned to the Scrapbook or Program, Publicity, Hand Book, Activity, Music or Points committees. 35 Thespians Row 1 (left to right): Vivian Lee. Deloris Sumrall, Margaret (Lindsay, Shirley Link, Rose Marie Talbert, Wilna Sheppleman, Mrs. Stout, Director. Row 2: Deloris Tilstra. Jerry Jones, Robert Green, (Paul Warner, Russell Hockersmith, Gene Hewitt, Jean Cur-phey. Row 3: Thomas Brim. Dick Dannehl, Donald Archer, Robert Dunker, Dale Brantley, Norman Bottorff. The Thespian group this year was under the supervision of our new Sponsor, Mrs. Stout. The group was considerably small compared to last year. At the beginning of the year there were fifteen members. The officers were: President, Bob Green; Vice-President, Tommy Brim; Secretary, Rosie Talbert; Treasurer, Dale Brantley. During the first semester we had a candlelight initiation ceremony in which six new members were added. These people have earned their ten points in a play, stunt, speech work, and crew work, and at this time are given their membership cards and their subscription to the “Thespian Dramatic Magazine.” The Thespian play this year was a one-act melodrama which we gave for the carnival in the fall and later took it to contest at Calumet City where we received a second rating. The cast included: Deloris Sumrall, Margaret Lindsay, Bob Green, Tommy Brim, Rosie Talbert, Vivian Lee, Ann Burnett, Russell Hockersmith. Early in the fall we had a party and weiner roast at the golf course club house. Each member invited one guest. Cards and dancing was the evening’s entertainment. At the end of the year we elect officers for the following year. We do this so they can get an early start next year and make some definite plans for the entire year. G. A. A Row 1 (left to right): Sue Ficklin. Donna Sharp, Janice Orr. Row 2: Deloris Sumrall, Peggy Reynolds, Jewel Cox. Deloris Brewer, Katherine Fulwider, Mrs. Landwer, Instructor. Row 3: Lulu Wilkey, Marie Wilt, Geneva Hall, Virginia Zirkle, Rose Marie Talbert, Arlis Legan. The object of G. A. A. is to stimulate interest and participation in girls’ athletic activities. This year the officers elected were: Peggy Reynolds, President; Janice Orr, Secretary and Treasurer; Deloris Sumrall, Point Recorder. The G. A. A. colors are Blue and White. Two of the big events of the organization are the Mother and Daughter Tea and the State Basket Shooting contest. The Mother and Daughter Tea was held April 14 in the high school gymnasium and was co-sponsored by the F. H. A. and the G. A. A. The Basket Shooting Contest was held in March. 37 Onarquois Staff (Left to right): Peggy Reynolds, Deloris Sumrall, Reta Conn, Donald Archer, Mr. Chase, Mr. Jenkins. Advisors: Robert Green, Joy Lou Brewer, Rose Marie Talbert, Robert Dunker. Narghi News Staff Seated (left to right): Shirley Link. Norma Schoolman. Lillian Weakley. Standing: Margaret Lindsay. Marge Scott, Sue Ficklin, Miss Brookhart, Sponsor; Shirley Danforth, Arlis Legan, William Whitlow, Roberta Stewart, Evanell Sneers. Katherine Fulwider, Janice Orr, Brad Perkinson, Jerry Jones, Doris Conn, Alara Lee Hildenbrand. 38 Senior Play Left to right: Robert Green. Deloris Sumrall. Deloris Doyle. Paul Warner. Dale Brantley, Shirley Link. Margaret Lindsay. Donald Archer, Arlis Legan, Dick Dannehl, Shirley Danforth, Ann Burnett. THE SENIORS This is a poem about the Senior Class, I aim to mention every lad and lass. First comes four-eves Archer, a straight A kind of guy. He likes the town Watseka, we all wonder why. Then we have “Chuck Bottorff, a real football fan. He's always been known to run and play as hard as he can. We also claim Dale Brantley, who’s oh so big and strong. And he’ll be rooting for the Cubs all summer long. Were we have Joy Lou, Joy Brewer I mean. In a “Chevy of gray and blue she can usually be seen. Joy has a friend, namely Reta Conn. Reta has a boyfriend who goes by name of Don. We also claim Shirley Danforth, she’s new this year you know. When we seniors graduate, they’ll hate to see her go. Then we have Annabelle, Annabelle Burnett. It’s been said she doesn’t worry, she doesn’t even fret. Delmer Cox is a horse-lover true, And as a regular fellow, he’ll run true blue. Gene Cox is a very, very active boy. That’s why he spends his time in Milford. Illinois. Dick Dannehl is a regular guy to all, And Onarga High will miss him come next fall. Deloris Doyle is the senior who goes in for this new style, You ought to see the boys look as she goes up the aisle. Orville DuFrain plays guitar until he creates static, That’s why he has to practice up in the attic. Robert Dunker is a scientific man. One day he will belong in the Thomas Edison clan. Another senior is Marvin Fink, going merrily on his way. Marvin’s got a motto, “Another gal, another day. You all know “Wolf Hendricks, now look what he did. He flirts with all the girls, he’s the cassanova kid. Then we have Russell, Big Harry’s little man. He really tries to be good, but he never ever can. Gene Hewitt comes next, his pals call him “Joe . He must be good for something, but for what, we don’t know. Then comes Jack Krause, the best helper “Bill” has ever seen. He is the guy that keeps the halls and rooms so nice and clean. There ccmes next Vivian Lee, she helps us cheer. But something’s wrong, for Doug isn’t here. Arlis Legan is the best gal you have ever seen. We think she is extra swell, she was the carnival queen. Then comes “Maggie Lindsay, she is next in line. And when she’s out with “Dickie she's fine, just fine. Shirley Link is Cheerleader and a good one at that. She’d like to cheer for O.M.S. and a guy named Pat. Bob Niles presides over F.F.A. and does it well, too. I guess you might call him the second “Iggy Poo. Then there is Rose Marie Talbert, she goes with Eddie Rueck. And sometimes he wonaers just what makes her tick. Peggy Reynolds works uptown at the show. She pops corn and sellscandy and does it well you know. Dorothy Richards is most always nearly late, I mean except when she has got a very special date. Eddie Rueck is a farm boy, that we do agree. He still likes tow n life and a girl by narr cf Rose Marie. Norma Schoolman is also now this year, she sings a pretty tune, But she will really black your eye if you dare call her “June . Evanell Speers is a senior girl who thinks school is musty. She likes a very special guy, now could his name be “Rusty ? Wilna Sheppleman comes next, she is quite a wisher. She keeps wishing that she was Mrs. Robert Fisher. Deloris Sumrall now comes next, and quite a gal we think. She works at Gilman at the Gilman Roller Rink. We now present Mr. Warner — his first name is Paul. When he is on his motorbike he is riding for a fall. We’d like to thank our sponsor, that is. if w e may, He is a swell guy and principal, so thank you, Mr. Clay. And my name is Bob Green, but I’ll not raise a fuss. I’ll close this poem at this time and sign it anonymous. 40 O.T.H.S. Carnival 41 The annual Junior Senior Banquet and Prom was held on May 27, 1949, at the O. T. H. S. gymnasium. The gym was beautifully decorated with every color of the rainbow. Early in the evening, the gym was opened to the parents and any other outsiders who wished to see the decorations. After the dinner was served, a dance was held. The dance was enjoyed by all those attending. The Senior Class would like to take the opportunity to thank the Juniors for the wonderful Prom. It was something that will be long remembered by all of the Seniors. 42 Freshman initiation The initiation ceremonies that followed ranged from riding tricycles around the study hall to painting fingernails, to giving (and receiving) egg shampoos. The initiation was enjoyed by all (including the Freshman class) and everyone had a very fine time. Early in September of 1948, 29 scared Freshmen heard the horrible tinkle of the three bells which meant that their time had come. In the minutes that followed, the Freshmen officially became members of Onarga Township High School. Will and Testament WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF' 1949, not being too sound of mind, do make our last WILL and TESTAMENT: I, Vivian Viv Lee will my place on the cheering ‘quad to Terry Workman. He may not be better, but he ll be bigger. I, Robert ,,WoIf’’ Hendricks, leave my Boy Scout uniform to Ronnie Schnurr. Keep it pressed. Ron. I, Shirley Thawville” Danforth will my chance to ride in a new black Nash to Eileen Schoolman. No one arm driving, Dale. I, John “Jack Krause will and bequeath my ability to get out of 9th period study hall to play nursemaid to a broom to Jack Legan. I, Russell Russ” Hockersmith. will and bequeath my Fox Deluxe smile and big shoulders to Jr. Bork. I. Robert Bob” Green, will and bequeath my artistic abilities to “Willie Cox in hopes he will put them to good use. I, Eugene “Joe” Hewitt, am going to leave my worn path to Gilman to Jimmy Link so he can get there faster. I, Raymond “Dick” Dannehl. do hereby will my grand study hall entrance to Brad iPerkinson. He seems to have the ability already. I. Don “Watseka” Archer, leave my horn rimmed glasses to Ab Harris in an effort to make him look more studious. Wc. Joy Quiet” Brewer, Wilna “Quieter” Sheppleman. and Reta “Even More Quiet” Conn will and bequeath our ability to be seen and not heard to Valda Dillon, Janice Orr, and Dee Haerr. I, Dale Farmer” Brantley, will and bequeath my place on the Football team to Charlie Bob Carrington. Keep ’em falling! I, Rosie Babe” Talbert will my preference for green Plymouths to Donna Hall, unless she would rather have a Chrysler. I, Margaret “Peg” Reynolds will my position at the theatre to my understudy. Betty Decker. I, Dorothy “Dot” Richards leave my ability to never be on time anywhere, especially school, to Betty Seggebruch. I, Ed “Speed” Rueck, will my ambition, although I hate to lose any of it, to Robert Wulff. 1, Arlis Lefty” Legan will my ability to get along with the Buckley boys to Sue Ficklin, w'ho seems to have a head start. I, Shirley “OMS” Link, will and bequeath my high soprano voice to Leo Colebank. He also can have n y place in girls’ sextet, if he wants it. I, Norma “Piper Schoolman, will my ability to get big class rings to Virginia Zirkle. I. Bob Down Home Niles, will my cassanova technique to Charles Jeans. I. Robert Bob” Dunker. leave my studious attitude and mechanical ability to Bobbie Talbert, if he’ll get off his motor bike long enough to collect. I, Evanell “Evie Speers will my diamond ring to Barbara Patterson, she seems to have lost her’s. I, Paul Grandma” Warner, will my place in Danville to anyone who is fool enough to go that far. Any prospects???? I, Delores Skates” Sumrall will my place on the Gilman Roller Rink to Marge Scott. I, Margaret “Tootie Lindsay will my surplus supply of borrowed pencils to Juanita Henegar. I, Delores Dee” Doyle, will my long skirts to Lucille Wilson. I hope they don’t make you late to school like they do me. We, Dclmer “Coxie I” Cox and Gene “Coxie II” Cox will our horses and cars to the school so they can replace the present bus system. I, Ann “Voice Burnett leave my interest in the Navy to_________ well on secnod thought I’ll take it with me! I, Charles Chuck Bottorff leave my place as the most girl-chased senior to Jimmy Lewis. If the girls get too rough, knock them down, I did. I, Orville Gabby” DuFrain; just leave. I, Marvin “Marv” Fink will to Irvin Jeans my title of The boy most likely not to be in Agriculture class!” We. the Senior Class, will to the Juniors the North Side of Study Hall, the Senior play, and any paper wads left in our desks. WITNESSED this 20th day of May, by: 4? GRAVEL GERTIE B. O. PLENTY Senior Class Prophecy On my recent visit back to dear old Onarga in this year of 1960, I attended the annual homecoming football game with the ever-still old rivals, Gilman and Onarga High. Upon entering the field I heard the most stirring language that my ears have ever caught since my high school days. Seated on the bench with his squad was nobody else but our former classmate. Dick Dannehl. Incidentally his squad was his and Mrs. Dannehl’s own sons. Mrs. Dannehl was formerly known as Margaret Lindsay. The Dannehls also have their own family-bred water boy. Their victories were seldom known but Coach Dannehl was sure that one was in store for this Gilman-Onarga spurt. Pushing my way through the mob of people who should I bump into but Charles Bottorff. Charles informed me that he is now owner of the Onarga Nursery Company with Danny and Harold Siepel as co-owners. He said his business was booming under such progressive administration as Danny and Harold rendered him. Upon asking of our old classmates, Mr. Bottorff said he received a letter from Professor Don Archer who has positions from day to day at places that will hire him. These places are few he said. However, Professor Archer said at his last stop at Sing Sing Prison two of his former classmates were employed. Shirley Danforth danced, with Delmer Cox accompanying her with the beat of the bass drum for the prisoners entertainment. While chatting with Mr. Bottorff who should come behind me and peck on my head, but our amusing friend, Robert Hendricks. Bob carried out his desired vocation of a big-time salesman. Salesman Hendricks says he doesn’t bother with sales talks as his unusual personality dees everything for him. He said while on his last sales tour to the city he stopped at the home of Mrs. Douglas Cusator, formerly Vivian Lee and sold her his best set of women’s lingerie and several suits of clothes for her eight children. Bob said while visiting with Mrs. Cusator he learned several interesting facts about his schoolday girlfriends. They were numerous, if I recall correctly! Anne Burnett, his favorite, has been making tours singing at several of the naval bases in the United States searching for that certain Fryer. She finally found him and they have settled down on their own little ship with their own flock of songbirds. Delores Doyle is now with the Barnes Brothers Circus in Chicago featured as the “Little Squirt.” Miss Doyle has gained over 100 pounds since her graduation from O.T.HJS. and has earned millions by her unusual features. One of Vivian’s old neighbors, Rose Talbert was busy keeping her husband’s Ed books in order. The Ruecks’ farm is just a couple acres but their methods of work really bring in the dough — quoting Mr. Rueck. Passing by us we saw a man picking up pop bottles, paper, etc. Catching a glance of his face we saw that it was none other but Jack Krause. -He is still janitor of O. T. H. S. and has even replaced Bill. He is also the local junk and rag dealer. Our attention was then cast to two ladies running across the football field screaming. Looking closer we saw that it was Mrs. Howard Eads and Mrs. Donald Benson, formerly Joy Brewer and Reta Conn. Their children were having a feud over a fish worm and Joy’s child had hit Reta’s over the head with a mud ball. We noticed a stately young man acting as one of the school officials. At first glance he resembled Orville DuFrain, but I thought I was surely mistaken, but after I heard his voice I knew it was Orville after all. He noticed me standing near glaring at him so strolled over to shake my hand. He is now History instructor at O.T.H5. He says he conducts his classes just as his ideal, Mr. Chase used to. Oh, those methods!! Riding along the side paths of the field was a peculiar sight. One fellow was on a horse and the other on a motor scooter. No others but Gene Cox and Paul War- ner. They were trying to see which of their possessions had the most speed and was testing them on the field today. Gene is now owner of the “Gid-E-Up” Rodeo and Paul, well he is a big-time farmer with all the new mechanisms on his farm including his old but ever new motor scooter! Deloris Sumrall, dressed in the sharpest clothes was standing along the fence talking to some tall, dark and handsome man! This surprised us as Deloris never used to be interested in the Male sex during her school day. ' was told Deloris was Abbott and Costello’s right-hand gal in Hollywood and the gentleman she was talking to was Dale Brantley who had just married some rich woman with stacks of money. Dale said he was really taking life easy with such wonderful benefits but the sad news is that he expects his wife to divorce him any time soon and will probably have to go back to the old grind of working! Russell Hockersmith has taken over the proprietorship of Eds’ Place in Danforth. Mr. Hockersmith has extended his business. Mr. Robert Niles has a share in this property and business is at its highest. They even have more business than Ed did when they were in high school. Arlis Legan is now stewardess on The Gladstone Inc. airplane unit. Miss Legan says the worst part of her job is when the plane is ready to land on the Gwens’ field in Onarga after their flight from Grand Rapids, then she says that Mr. Gladstone tries to frighten her by scaning the top of the Owens’ skyscraper. Posted on one of the posts on the field we noticed a bulletin announcing the appearance of a Miss Evanell Speers, a ballet dancer at the Reynolds Theatre, in a vaudeville act. This appearance really brings in the money and crowd according to the owner of the theatre, Peg Reynolds. Picking up a newspaper off the ground to shade my eyes I noticed it was the Leader Review—Editor Robert Green, inspecting further into this interesting object my eyes caught several pages of original cartoons drawn by Mr. Green himself. His occupation consists of both editing and drawing. In one of the cartoons was a picture of a woman. Wilna Sheppleman. with several of her red-headed children trying to keep them quiet and finally deciding to comfort them by giving them some sort of a medicine prescribed by Psychiatrist Dorothy Richards. Below was a statement stating, “Are you worn out. can you hardly drag, are yc-u batty? Come see Phychiatrist Richards at the Dope Shop today!” Beside this advertisement was another with letters of red saying, “The Second Tommie Edison. I have all sorts of hooking up I can do for you!” Signed Robert Dunker. How our classmates have progressed in this big world! Also in this paper was an article stating that Marvin Fink had eloped with some unknown woman. Marvin didn’t used to be much of a girl-fan in high school. Now times have changed! One of the most prominent bankers in this city in 1960 was Gene Hewitt. He said his instruction came from his visits to Gilman during his school days to the Pollock home. Norma Schoolman was seated on a fender of a car when I passed and much to my surprise she was still single. She is having her troubles as to which of her high-school day sweethearts she should choose. She still likes the old saying, “Free as a bird!” How true she is! As I started to leave. Coach Dannehl rushed over to me shouting wildly, “Well, well, Shirley Link how have you been? The last time I heard of you was the time ycu and your husband, Pat Fairman, ran an orphanage for red-headed children only. What are you doing here?” To which I replied, ‘M am just on a vacation from those 300 kids of which 10 are ours.” And with that I left the field leaving behind a glorious day I’ll never forget! PjS. We won the game! 6 1948-49 School Calendar September 7---------------------------------------------------School Opens September 10 ------------------First Football game — Forrest September 17 _ Saunemin — At Home September 24------------------------------------- Milford — At Home October 1------------------------------------------------Chatsworth — Away October 8--------------------------------------------- Paxton — Away October 15 Cullom — Away October 15 End of 1st Six Weeks October 22 _ Herscher — At Home October 29 Gilman — Away November 4 ---------------------------------------O. T. H. S. Carnival November 12 First Basketball game November 25 Thanksgiving Vacation December 3 ---------------------------------------End 2nd Six Weeks December 6-----------------------------------------------Music Festival December 22 Christmas Program December 24 _ Christmas Vacation January 3--------------------------------------------- Resume School January 11-14 -----------V. V. Basketball Tournament January 20-21 Semester Exams January 25-28 County Basketball Tournament February 16 _ Preliminary Speech Contest February 23 _ Father and Son Banquet February 26---------------------------------District Speech Contest March 1-4 _ Regional Basketball Tournament March 12 Sectional Speech Contest March 26 f_--------District Music Contest April 7 Junior Play April 8 •------1____________________Track Meet April 9------------------------------------------------ Music Contest April 14 —-------------------------------------------End 5th Six Weeks April 19 —- .---------------------y V. V. Speech Contest April 22 v. V. Music Contest April 25--------------L § ---------College day for Seniors May 1 - County Track Meet May 13-14 District Track Meet May 16--------- ------------------------District Baseball Tournament May 19-------------------------------------------- Senior Class Play May 20 ------------------------------------------------Awards Day May 23------------------------------------------------------------- Senior Day May 24-25 -------------------------------------------- Senior Class Trip May 27 Junior-Senior Prom May 28 ------------------- ---------------Alumni Banquet and Dance •lune 1 Commencement Row 1 (left to right): Dorothy Richards, Vivian Lee, Deloris Sumrall, Arlis Legan, Evan-ell Speers, Margaret Lindsay. Shirley Link. Norma Schoolman, Shirley Danforth, Reta Conn, Joy Lou Brewer, Wilna Sheppleman, Deloris Doyle, Rose Marie Talbert. Row 2: Edward Rueck, Gene Hewitt, Gene Cox, Russell Hockersmith, Robert Dunker, Paul Warner, Robert Niles, Dick Dannehl, Ann Burnett, Peggy Reynolds, Dale Brantley, Charles Bottorff, Marvin Fink, Jack Krause, Robert Green, Donald Archer, Robert Hendrichs, Orville DuFrain, Delmer Cox. On the night of June 1st, 1949, thirty-three scared but happy seniors received their high school diplomas. This was the night of graduating and the night for the Seniors alone. Yes, they were glad that they were graduating, but still they were in doubt. They were thinking of all the good times they had enjoyed and of the good times they would miss, now that they were out of school. They were ready to go out and take their places in the world, because they knew it was time. They had had fun and now it was over. The Seniors would like to say that they hope that the rest of the classes have enjoyed having the Seniors around, as much as the Seniors have enjoyed being here. 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