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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1951 volume:

0 vu. ma Ui tta. IKS - 9S0 There are stars that go out in the darkness But? whose silvery light shineth onl There are roses whose perfume still lingers When the blossoms are faded and gone. There are hearts full of light and of sweetness. When no longer their life current flowsj Still their goodness lives on with the living. Like the souls of the star and the rose. ADMINISTRATION Mr. W. F. Bealer, Superintendent (J3oarJ Of Education SITTING: Mr. Harold Hildenbrand; Mr. Lloyd Gray, President; Mr. Malcolm Lathrop; Mr. Elmer Hicks, Secretary; STANDING: Mr. Kenneth Thomas; Mr. Arnold O'Hare; Mr. Clarence Talbert. 1041784 RTm fN0Spv,??fe rtSC!l iefe , ELner callaway Hugh Jones, William Bealer, Robert Oarrity, Richard Gladys BaSP gQr SITTINQs Dolores Smith, Edna Snider, Lois Osborn, Nelrose Corkill, SENIORS Norman Bottorff Honeyboy Robert D. Talbert Little Boy In Big Car Janice Ruth Orr Wall, Its This Way Doris Elizabeth Conn Red Charles Bailey The Army Got Me Paul L. Bailey Slept Right Through It Phyllis June Balding Influence Charles Brewer OurIs Leo W. Colebank Zoom— That Was Him Valda Elizabeth Dillon Osborn's Little Friend Joyce Darlene Grohler The Navy Interests Me Carol H. Gromoll Darn It He Got Away Delores Mae Haerr You Heard Me Clyda Jean Harding Redheaded-Hillbilly Albert Harris Safety First Alara Lee Hildenbrand Not Necessarily Ronald Thomas Lyons Romeo” Delores Poprawski Nursie STANDING: C. Brewer, R. Talbert, R. Wulff, R. Redenius, R. Lyons, W. Whitlow, J. Fink, J. Tilstra A. Harris, L. Colebank, P. Bailey, N. Bottorff, E. Greiner. SITTING: D. Haerr, C. Harding, D. Poprawski, A. Hildenbrand, J. Grohler, V. Dillon, D. Conn, P. Balding, J. Orr, C. Gromoll We the 1951 Senior Class of Onarga High School do hereby make our last will and testament. I, Paul Bailey, do hereby will my enormous box of Kleenex to John, the neon, De Fries. I, Charles Bailey, do hereby will my draft card to Mr. Schriefer. I, Phyllis Balding, do hereby will my amazon height to Mary Jo Thomas. I, Charles Brewer, do hereby will my famous pompadore to Leslie Bork. I, Norman Bottorff, do hereby will my ability to get out of paying class dues by being president to Randy Cultra. I, Leo Colebank, do hereby will my ability to exercise extreme caution while operating my vehicle to John Hockersmith. I, Doris Conn, do hereby will my wasp waitline to Mary E. Cox. We, Joyce Fink and Valda Dillon do hereby will our ability to be the two noisiest girls in school to Florence Townsend and Jo Ann Scott. I, Edward Greiner, do hereby will my personally autographed desk in American History class to Jim Clanin. I, Carol Oromoll, do hereby will my long lunch hour to those poor unfortunates who must remain. I, Joyce Grohler, leave the Junior boys to the Junior girls. I, Delores Haerr, do hereby will my penetrating giggle to Darlene Gerckin. I, Clyda Harding, will my perfected southern accent to Qnma Mae. I, Albert Harris, will my wondeful physique to Herbert Becker. I, Alara Hildenbrand will my ability to argue to Ruth Peters. I, Ronald Lyons, do hereby will my ability to woo the freshman girls to Leon Thomas. I, Janice Orr, will my muscles to Barbara Shroyer. I, Delores Poprawski, do hereby will my last seat in study hall to Gene Cusator. I, Ronald Redenuis, will my ability to get along with the opoosite sex to Frog Wilson. I, Bob Talbert, will my hot rod to anyone who is fool enough to take it. I, Bill Whitlow, will my vibrant voice to Wendell Bewsey. I, Bob Wulff, will my bottle of Hadacol to Morris Smith. I, John Tilstra, will my long week-end trips to Peoria to Ernie Seggebruch. Dear Norman It's been a long time since I've been to Onarga, so I thought this was about the best way to communicate with one of my old friends. How are Mary Lee and all the lit'tle house plants running around the hpuse? Whom do you supoose I met the other day? Charles Brewer. I accidently stopped at his beauty salon, where he is managing a thriving business. He is known for his famous pomp hair style. Under the drier in his salon, I happened to see Doris Conn, she said she decided she wanted a different hairdo, so she was trying them all. When Charles called for Wittness Mr. Jones Signed The Senior Class Mr. Norman Bottorff President of Onarga Nursery Onarga, Illinois a manicurist, she proved to be none other than Carol Oromoll. Carol is still playing the field but between you and me she has her eye on a genuine multi-millionare, When Doris and I left the salon, we called on Mrs. Paul Collins, known to us as Phyllis Balding. We rang the bell, and when the door flew open, five dirty-faced little ruffins peered out at us. Phil told us she saw Clyda Harding Nichols (and their clan) the last time she ran home to mother. clyda an(j Glen are now living in the country, at the former home of Robert Meyers. Phil said when Ferdinand, her oldest son, developed a tooth ache she immediately took him to Dr. Deo Klein, where Dee Poprawski is now employed. We left Phil because she had to get dinner ready for Paul and all the little troupers . Walking along we came to the pari where Leo Colebank was feeding the cute little squirrels peanuts. He said he had just heard from Ab Harris. Ab said more and more money was coming in every day. As you know Ab is President of Onarga State Bank now. Walking across the street we were almost run down by a hot-rod with Big Bad Bob Talbert at the wheel. He told us later that he was trying to see how many cars he could miss. Noticing a large crowd near Main Street, we wandered over to the corner and coming down the street were the Girl Scouts of troop No. 23U75859U93078923U56 (I read it on their caps) heading a parade. Along side of them was their Scout Master, Janice Orr. She said she has always enjoyed being with the little people. We moved on and came to a poster advertising the looked-for football game of the year—Ridgeville Tech, vs Delrey Heights, with Ed Greiner as Delrey's star player. As we came upon a bakery, we smelled the aroma of freshly baked pastries. So inside we went, and whom do you suppose we saw—no one but Bob Wulff—preparing his speciality of the day—Giant Cream Puffs. As we passed the Civic Opera House we heard a familiar voice pouring out the door. When we investigated, we found here among all the opera stars, Ronnie Lyons, he is playing the lead in Carmen and, of course, Ruthie is playing opnosite him. As we were leaving Ronnie Lyons,we heard a terrific crash. Much to our surprise Ronnie Redenuis had run into a car with his tractor. He said he was admiring the scenery. It just happend the accident occurred while John Tilstra's show girls were practicing at the outdoor theater. After picking up the pieces, we decided to see what the escort agency was doing, and here we found Joyce Grohler was a co-partner with Paul Bailey. We didn't have much time to talk to either of them because they were busy trying to find escorts for the fat woman and her friend, the bearded lady from Dee Haerr's circus. Dee specializes in snake charming which seems to liven up her daily boring routine. We even found Bill Whitlow working as one of the highest employees of Dee's circus. He scrubs the elephants. Ohh, he exclaimed, It's so exciting. I feel as if I'm up in the clouds, (until the elephants jolts). Since it was getting late, Doris had to run in order to get ready for the dance and so I left her promising I would see her soon. As I walked in the direction of the station, I heard the loud roar of a wild crowd as the train from Hollywood, Calif, pulled into the station. On this train were two great stars two gun Pete and Wyoming Sal, otherwise known to us as Charles Bailey and Joyce Fink. Joyce told me that she had just received a letter from Alara Hildenbrand, who is studying Ancinet Grecian life in Europe. Well, I must get back to my work. It keeps me busy all the time since I am the head of the Super—Dooper Expolding Popcorn Department. Please write and let me know if you have heard from any of the students of preceding years, who have graduated from Onarga High. Yours truly Valda Dillon 1300 Dead End Street William Palmer President Leslie Eork Gene Cusator Eugene Hastings Charles Jean Vice-President Harry Bottorff John DeFries Catherine Fulwider Secretary James Clanin Jack Fugar Jewell Cox Donna Hall Ruth Peters 1041784 — 1041784 Mary Cox Janice Danforth Darlene Gerckin Emma Mae Gregory Jerry Hicks Harold Hildenbrand Kenneth Keever MT Mary Lee Lindsay William Bailey Treasurer Rita Doyle Ronald Glick John Hockersmith Carol Olson Delmer Hall Secretary Roger Eshleman Shirley Harris Joyce Ireland ,, , „j Richard Pool FRESHMEN ' Tn v Randall Cultra President Jasper Bailey A James Forrest Joan Haerr Robert Pool Vice-Pres ident Patricia Bailey Ruth Egely Mary Ann Gibson Wendell Bewsey Treasurer Herbert Becker Larry Fisher •Audrie Haskins Wilford Cook Secretary Marshall Clanin Roberta Ford Mildred Harding Dolores Henricks Sandra Lathrop Alice Jones Beverly Kietzrnan Mary Schulz Florence Townsend Una Woodard Joan Zirkld Ronald Norvell Shirley Tilstra Glenn Peters James Robert Sumrall David Umbach Ann Wasmer Donaxa wuson ACTIVITIES ■■■■ 1041786 TmttsT STANDING: Mr. Jones, D. Poprawski, A. Harris, L. Weakley, V. Dillon, M. Lindsay, R. Eshle- man, H. Hildenbrand, Mr. Schriefer, Miss Corkill. SITTING: B. Whitlow, J. Grohler, P. Balding, D. Conn, J. Fink, A. Hildenbrand. TOT 7TT First Row: W. Palmer, B. Shroyer, M. Lindsay,N. Bottorff,H. Hildenbrand,M. Schultz, B. Cox,W. Whitlow. Second Row: C. Fulwider,K. Keever, D. Conn, D. Hall, K. Taylor, J. Cox, S. Harris, U. Woodard, J. Zirkle, Miss Osborn. Sitting: P. Raiding, J. Grohler, J. Fink, L. Weakley, C. Olson, V. Dillon, A. Jones. n atud The Narghi News, under the editorship of Lillian Weakley, and sponsored by Miss Osborn, was an active organization this year. Bill Whitlow was production manager, Carol Olson, assistant editor, and Mary Lee Lindsay, business manager. The typists for the paper were Valda Dillon, Joyce Fink, Doris Conn, Phyllis Balding, Joyce Grohler, Bill Whitlow, and Norman Bot-torff. The reporters completed the staff. The newspaper was a combination of five printed and five mimeographed issues. Besides publishing the paper for the student body we also sent copies to various schools in our locality. Working on the staff is a time-consuming task as they tried to cover all activities, the various clubs, and organizations. 1041734 First Row: E. Gregory,K. Taylor, M. Schultz,R. Egley, J. Fink, P. Balding, M. Reynolds. Second Row: J. Grohler,D. Hall, D. Gerckin, B. Shroyer,D. Conn, F. Townsend, D. Hendrichs,D. Pop-rawski. Third Row: J. Ireland, R. Ford, C. Olson, J. Danforth, J. Haerr, A. Wasmer, M. Gibson, B. Kietzman, Miss Corkill. Fourth Row; U. Woodard, J. Cox, M. Cox, S. Harris, M. Thomas. S. Tilstra, J. Zirkle, A. Jones, S. Lathrop. First Row: P. Reynolds, B. Cox, B. Wulff, C. Brewer, M. Smith, If. Keever, G. Cusator. Second Row: U. Woodard, D. Umbach, R. Norvell, R. Eshelman, J. Fugar, K. Wasmer, H. Hildenbrand, Miss Corkill. Third Row: J. Forrest, H. Becker, R. Sumrall, J. Legan, J. DeFries, R. Redenius. Cl K horud 8iIW U40pu P. Balding, J. Fink, M. Smith. SECOND ROW: W. Danr ehl, H. Bottorff, R. Smith, E. Oregory, M. Schulz, K. Taylor, D. Conn, H. Hildenbrand, R. Glick. THIRD ROW: R. Eshleraan, D. Gerckin, B. Shroyer, D. Hall, C. Olson, M. Lindsay, S. Yazarian, R. Cultra, C. Fulwider, M. Steiner. FOURTH ROW: J. Orr, D. Haerr, U. Cox, B. Scott, J. Kulhman, -S. Sengebruch, D. Hendrichs, P. Skates, M. Hildenbrand, D. Norvell, U. Woodard, J. Hockersmith. BATON TWIRLERS: A. Jones. F. Hennegar. Standing: Mr. Garringer,H. Bottorff, D. Hall, R. Lyons. Sitting: M. Lindsay, K. Taylor, P. Balding, C. Fulwider, J. Orr. JttSchool PL f CURTAIN CALL On the night of Nov. 17, 1950, the all-school play Little Women was presented at the 0. M. S. Auditorium. The play cast was as follows: Jo-----------J. Orr Meg----------V. Dillon Amy----------C. Gromoll Eeth---------P. Balding Marmie-------J. Fink Laurie-------W. Whitlow Aunt March---A. Hildenbrand Hannah-------M. Lindsay The success of the play is attributed to the patience and understanding of Miss Snider, our director. It was one of the many outstanding productions presented by the Onarga High School. olittfs Worn Cali STANDING: J. Ireland, B. Shroyer, C. Gromoll, W. Palmer, N. Bot- torff, W. Whitlow, R. Glick, W. Bailey, C. Olson, D. Hall. SITTING: M. Lindsay, P. Balding, Miss Snider, J. Orr, V. Dillon, J. Fink, A. Hildenbrand ORGANIZATIONS mi 1784 TOP ROW: Mr. Ramsden, L. Fisher, G. Peters, M. Clanin, J. Pool, J. Hicks, L. Thomas R. Pool, K. Wasmer. SECOND ROW: J. Thomas, R. Pool, W. Cook, A. Haskins, M. Clanin, R. Wulff, E. Greiner, A. Harris, J. DeFries. THIRD ROW: J. Forrest, H. Becker, J. Hockersraith, E. Seggebruch, D. Hall, L. Colebank, R. Talbert, M. Smith. Off M TOP ROW: M. Thomas, M. Cox, J Danforth, J. Scott, B Kietzman, F. Townsend, D. Hendricks, M. Harding SECOND ROW: R. Doyle, J Zirkle, S. THgtra, M Qibson, D Haerr, J . Orohler, J Cox D Gercken, Miss Smith THIRD ROW: C Olson, S Harris, C Harding, V Dillon, P. Balding, J. Fink, D Conn, L Weakley, C Fulwider, D. Hall. NOT SHOWN: R. Peters, 10417Si First Row: N. Bottorff, A. Harris, P. Bailey,R. Wulff, J. DeFries, Second Row: Mr. Garrity, P. Reynolds, W. Palmer, J. Bailey, M. Smith, Mr. Calloway. Third Row: J. Hockersmith, C. Jeans, R. Perkinson, H. Bottorff, J. Legan, D. Hall. v 1041784 • First Row: C. Fulwider, K. Taylor, M. Reynolds, M. Schultz, J. Cox, d. Danfortn Second Row: M. Thomas, S. Tilstra, M. Cox, M. Gibson, M. Lindsay, V. Billon, P. Skates, S. Harris, A. Wasmer, Mrs. Bain. Third Row: J. Zirkle, J. Grohler, U. Woodard, D. Hall, R. Ford, J. Orr, A. Jones, C. Olson, J. Haerr. oo wa o STANDING: U. Schulz, R. Cultra, B. Shroyer, G. East, Ur. Garinger. SITTING: L. Weakley, J. Orr, N. Bottorff, W. Palmer. NOT SHOWN: A. Krause. This year, for the first time since the school year 19U6-'U7 the student body has had a voice in school government through the actions of representatives elected to the student council. Early in the year, several appointed faculty members drew up a tentative student council constitution which was submitted to the student body for ratification. Class meetings were held during which time the constitution was carefully studied and discussed with class advisors. The constitution was ratified after making a minor revision. In accordance with the constitution, the members of the council consisted of the president of each class, one member from each class of the opposite sex from the president, and one member elected from the student body at large. All officers of tfie council were elected by the members of the council, the only restriction being that a senior must be elected president. This year's officers were: Norman Bottorff, President; Bill Palmer, Vice President; Janice Orr, Secretary; and Lillian Weakley, Treasurer. Ur. Garinger acted as faculty sponsor. Two members of the council were elected this year to serve on the community council to help settle problems which arise. However, the project which has occupied most of the student council meetings this year has been the compilation of a student handbook, to acquaint freshmen, as well as upperclassmen, with school policy, organizations, and traditions. 1041784 Standing: Mr. Bain, C. Olson, P. Skates, C. Fulwider, Miss Snider, J. Clanin. Sitting: A. Hildenbrand, M. Lindsay. ed jian First Row: N. Bottorff,W. Palmer,P. Balding, W. Whitlow. Second Row: B. Talbert, J.Fink, V. Dillon, B. Bailey, Miss Snider. Third Row: A. Hildenbrand, J. Orr, C. Olson, D.Haerr, M. Lindsay. Not Shown: C. Gromoll. 10417?4 Thomas, M. Clanin, L. Fisher, A. Haskins, R. Sumrall, W. Bailey, G. Patterson, M. Smith, K. Keever, W. Busey, R. Scott, G. Hastings, P. Niles, R. Eshleman. THIRD ROW: R. Zirkle, G. Cusator, J. Bailey, D. Wilson, R. Glick, A. Krause, J. Hicks, J. DeFries, J. Hockersmith, R. Perkinson, R. Cox, J. Tilstra. FOURTH ROW: P. Bailey, P. Reynolds, D. Hall, H. Bottorff, C. Jean, L. Colebsnk, R. Wulff, J. Logan, W. Palmer, A. Harris. Mr. Garrity holding V.V. trophy. The Onarga Indians swept through all five of their Vermillion Valley football games to win the title with a perfect record. In addition, the Indians allowed their opoonents only nine points for the best defensive record in the league and one of the best in the State. In their three non-conference games the Indians won a tough contest from Paxton, 6-0. Onarga won their seventh consecutive grid victory 2o-0 in winning the game with Milford. The Indians lost their last game in a tough defensive contest with Gilman, 13-6. Good line play for both teams highlighted the tilt, as the backs were held to a standstill throughout the game. Both the elevens capitalized on penalities to score a touchdown. The game was not decided until the final gm. 1041784 First Row: Mr. Calloway, D. Wilson, G. Patterson, G. Cusator, R. Cultra, Mr Garrity. Second Row: H. Becker, N. Bottorff, J. Hicks, J. Tilstra, A. Krause, R. Eshleman. Thrid Row: J. Hockersmith, C. Jeans, J. Legan, B. Perkinson, P. Reynolds, W. Palmer, K.Keaver (BatketUf Coach Calloway holding V.V. trophies The 1950-'5l basketball season found the Onarga Indians winning 13 and losing llj. Onarga turned in an impressive vicotry before Christmas by dumping a tough Sheldon five, l 8-l 7. Also included in the hard-fought victory was the re-winning of the county's rotating horseshoe. Onarga led 12-10 at the end of the first period and trailed at the half 30-25. The game see-sawed back and forth until, with a minute to play, Sheldon had a 1 7-1j6 lead. But Onarga sank two free-throws to win the Vermillion Valley by winning the V. V. tourney from very strong competitive opponents. In the first game of the tourney the Indians came from behind to beat Saune-min 1 8-37. The Indians defeated Kempton 50-1 3 in the second game and moved into the finals. In the final game, Onarga trounced Cullom 52-35. 104178 tandings J. Thomas, R. Eshleman, J. Hicks, K. Keaver, R. irkle, H. Becker. Sitting: R. Perkinson, C. Jeans, W. Pal- aar, A. Krause, J. Legan, Mr. Calloway First Row: R. Click, R. Norvell,G. Cusator, R. Cox, R. V ulff, H. Bottorff, M. Clanin, Mr. Garrity. Second Row: J. Hocker- sraith, J Bailey, A. Krause, P. Bailey, P. Reynolds, G. Patterson, D. Wilson, A. Haskins. JracL The Onarquois of the Onarga High School wishes to express its thanks to the following business houses whose purchase of special sponsorships helped make the Onarquois possible. Amerman Furniture Store Beyer's Cleaners Booth Lumber Co. Click's Barber Shop Clifton Whiteside Cox Hardware Cox's Produce Coventry's Food Market David'8 Eshleman Skelgas Service Esther's Beauty Salon Ford's Cafe Frobish Studio Gibson Transfer Gromoll Insurance Agency Homer's Jewelry Music Store Jones' Dairy Dr. Deo Klein Zirkle Cabinet Shop Kurl Shop Lawrence Cleaners Mode Theatre O'Hare Motors Onarga Hatchery Onarga Leader Review Onarga Locker Plant Onarga Merchantile Onarga Oil Company Onarga Pharmacy Palace Theatre Price's Comer Schnurr Quality Store Style Shop Shepard Flower Shop Townsend Olson Whaley's Bowling Alley Wheeler's Co. f ■ 1 I : , ; % __________________________________ ___ I 1 1 -:-a