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

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March 25--Are we all in good voice today—Hmm ? It’s the district solo and ensemble contest. March-----The noon dances in Study Hall, the trouble we April-----had keeping good music on the radio, also the May--------movies now and then--the little things that make our school more e nj oyab le. April 1--Another trip to Champaign for the music organization contest. Nice going boys’ chorus. April 5--Do you know Parliamentary Procedure ? You just think you do. Come to the F. F. A. Contest and find out. April 7-ll--Easter holidays with their spring magic! How romantic! April 14-15--We will never forget Bill Whitlow’s own Caroline nor his rating in the state final contest.lt must be nice to geta first atthe State SpeechContest. Just keep it up. April 18--V. V. Speech contest and all is well. April 20—Shine up your vocal cords and sing us a bar. V. V. Vocal Contest. Our third year to come home with the Literary and Music Trophy. April 24--College Day at I. S. N. U. The program was very good too. April 27--As they’re rounding the curve, it’sOnarga by three yards atthe Gilman Track Meet. April 28--State Music Contest, what a contest! May 1 - -The crowd around the track, the people cheering as he pulls the tape and it’s a first place at the County Track Meet. May 4--The baton rises, the March begins, we're off to a good start at the Band Conce rt. May 5--A Track meet once again. This time the V. V. May 9 - - Le na Rivers”, the senior class play, went ove r in a big way-sunbonnet, high button shoes and all. May 10--Under the stars in the heavens, the Band Festival was given in Gilman. May 18--A11 the hard work has been rewarded at the annual honors day program. May 1 9--“Remember the Day, the 19th of May.” The girls were so pretty--the boys so handsome. It was Prom night, what else. May 25-26--Darkclouds overhead (the students ’ heads, that is) final examinations !! May 28--A solemn hour was planned for Baccalaureate. May 29 The seniors were the honored guests at the Alumni Banquet and Prom. May 3 1 --With smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes, on graduation night the seniors bid farewell to dear old Onarga High and the four wonderful years. 17