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

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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

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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

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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