Orion High School - Charger Yearbook (Orion, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1955 volume:

'W Jim 7955 awk VL' f , x Af, pifnm 2 fy W EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Shirley Lundberg Dick Parrish BUSINESS MANAGERS Judy Hamilton Bob Carlson SOCIETY EDITORS Sandra Hurdel Dennis Hamerlinck SPORTS EDITORS Rocky Atwell Gary Wiegel PHOTOGRAPHERS Gary Fullerton Pearl Schneider We of the Oracle Staff hope that you, the readers, will enioy this i955 yearbook publicae tion. We have tried to include the items that will be a pleasure for you to read now, and will be a source ofpleasant memories tor you in the future. We have attempted to construct an entirely different concept of this book. We have tried to keep this year's book as new and informal as possible. This year for the first time since l948, we have received permission from the Board of Education to include advertising. We wish to thank the board tor this new method of financing our Oracle. We wish to especially thank Mrs, Addis, for her assistance to make the publication of this Oracle possible. We also wish to thank the Senior Class sponsors, members, and anyone else who contributed to the construction of our yearbook. Jim owne sfagg ARTISTS Carol DeRocker Karen Holmes JOKES Pat Smith Jerry Hardin TYPISTS Shirley Barker JoAnne Brown Mickey Keleher Vernita Larson Avis Long Shirley Maeltzer JoAnne Meirhaeghe Janet Peterson Mary Van Houtte .. ,Wi-hx YVY 1 ,fii----l1 M., .i ling, ......: '-E+? ,, , -1,74-f 1 , W 1 8 W? , V 2 L , .I 95560955966 Zig an QQ SJQ Mg? WILBAR A. CRAIG LLOYD V. MERCER principal Superintendent Our American system of free public schools is the founda- tion upon which our way of life has been built. Today we are enioying these blessings of our democratic system- freedom of worship, political freedom and the highest stan- dard of living in the history of the world. We should not for- get that for every privilege there is a responsibility. What are some of these responsibilities of citizenship? The greatest of these is to preserve and improve democ- racy. This duty calls for as complete a knowledge of the workings of democracy as we can possibly gain. lf we dis- cover faults it should be our goal to seek means through proper channels, to lessen or do away with them instead of leaving the solution to others. Democracy demands and ac- cepts the equality of the suggestions of all its members. Democracy is improved by the cooperative thinking and working of those who are a part of it. Democracy is not something that is made in the capitals of our states and nation. Democracy to be effective must be practiced by each person in the family, school, business, community, state and in national and international affairs. The aim is for each to make tolerence, equality, indepen- dence, self-control, co-operation, reason, and iustice live in every action. We sincerely hope that our schools have given you a back- ground for practicing the responsibilities expected and re- quired of citizens and that you will take active parts in the community affairs. 4 i' Www LLOYD ENGNELL d5'na1:.d of f ,Bw fa 40g MARVIN LUND ARLAND SEABLOOM CARL KUNERT President PAUL SEL BY Secretary GLENN WILSON DOUGLAS BOTSFORD Jac fm 1. .f- i . ,-- 3 MR. ARTHUR CLARK MRS. ELLEN WALKER MR. WILBAR CRAIG Science Physical Education Principal Science, Economics ' as ,, x .K 7 x K L - - ,M MRS. ELAINE ADDIS MR. JOHN DE LA PAZ Agriculture Building Commerce Coach, United States History MR. RAYMOND KUHN MRS. DOROTHY HAWLEY A - n. :W I-,L 1 L i is 4 MRSQ ROBERTA NOOR MR.. LELAND MEYER MR. LEONARD PLUNKETT Home Economics Music Coach, World History I f r Y MRS. LOLA RYE MR. GEORGE DE MERS English, Library Mathematics MRS. BERNICE FRITZ MR.. MERLIN HOPPER Latin, English Coach, lndusfrial Arts 46r '9- THOMAS WHITAKER Janitor if Won Qluichinq WMA nnmv I RUTH THOMPSON Secretary 4110 JAMES COULTER Janitor Mrs. Wongstrom, ILUUK 5'5L.t R- COOKS Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Sonnenburg, Mrs. Engstrom, Mrs. McMeekin, Mrs. Norcross , Carl Anderson Aryln Hancock Abner Carlson Howard Wilhouse Bill Sandahl Vernon Sossen Ethel Cashman Don Coe Kenny Fredell Elmer Wongstrom Willis Anderson Don Bohman Chester Linclell Ernest Stiles Pete Payne John Hamlin Bu s Drivers Ci-1004808 .QW Q Y ffl-, gg? Q Q 'S .-cf is ' X X L5 A f I3 Q x 0 UPPORWW 'U Xllf x Q 7 gm mmm, When a jazz band is organized, usually four main principles are involved. First, the members must become acquainted. Second, they must learn to play well together. Third, they must make a hit on the big night when they make their public debut. And fourth, they must leave the trivial things behind them for bigger, better things. Well, that is about the way it is with a class history. As Freshmen we were forty-seven strong. We wanted to know our classmates and upper-class- men and to make them our friends. During that year, Shirley Barker and Phyllis Chaney ioined our class. Those leaving us this year were: Jerry Johnson, Paul Lawson, Larry Swanson, Dorene Thompson, and Willis Wilbur. By the time our Sophomore year rolled around, we were acquainted, but it took this year to be- come accustomed to the school fundamentals. We were sorry to lose Phyllis Chaney, Wendell Anderson, lnez Johnson, Margaret Seys, Merida Peterson, Robert Johnson, Barbara Olson, Pat Anderson and Marlene Ahlberg as classmates. However, we were ever so happy to gain Melvin and Marvin Klundt, Jo Craig, Marvin Cook, and Virginia Ferrier. At last the big year arrived, our Junior year. This is the year we came into the public eye. Our play, Rest Assured , was a huge success and the Prom - oh, what a Proml l'm quite sure all those who worked on the Prom thought they would never like to see a star again. But, when we came into the gym that night and saw the glamour and beauty of the decorations, we felt our work was worthwhile. This year saw the loss of Carol Fredell, Edward Kizer, Robert Minch, Shirley Dye and Joy Lower. We welcomed Connie Keesler, Vernita Larson, and Karen Holmes. Last, but certainly not least, was year number four. We were now planning for bigger and better things, but, not for a while. You see, we ran into debt on the Prom. As a class we indulged in moneylmaking projects. We sold tickets to the Corn Show Dance, picked up corn, and sold bracelets. Our biggest proiect was the class play - 'Boys About 3obbette . The Homecoming and the Oracle were other projects undertaken this year. ln our graduating class there will be familiar faces plus two new ones - Robert Tholl and James Hill. Virginia Ferrier, Norman Snell, Janet Beth Hultgren, l-'larvin Cook, and Connie Keesler have left our ranks. Our jazz band hopes to make many new records and continue in the public eye. LORAN ANDERSON ..AndY.. F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Basketball 25 Varsity Club 3,45 Football l,2,3,45 Trad-c i,2. DONALD ATKINSON Don' Football l, Track l,2,3,45 Baseball l. F. if JACQUELINE SREECHER 'flaclcie' H.A. l5Science Club l, Librarian 253,45 Chorus Pep Club 3. JO ANNE BROWN ...jon F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Pep Club i,2, 3,45 Cheerleader 2,45 Class Reporter l5 Class Play 45 G.A.A. l,2535 Girls Chorus i52,3,45 Oracle Staff Typist 45 Librarian5 Homecoming Attendant 4. ROBERT CARLSON Bela Bond i,253,45 photography Club 45 Oracle Staff 45 Business Manager 45 Student Council 3,45 President 4, Chorus i525 Mixed Chorus 25 Nat'l. Honor Society 3,45 President 45 Newspaper Staff Class Play 3,45 Science Club l,3. JO ANNE CQAIS ...Ion McLean l, A A. 2,35 3and 2,'3, Pep Club 253,45 Future Nurses 4, Class Play 3,45 Class Qeporter 2,45 Art Club 45 F.H.A. 2,3545 Girls Chorus 2,3545 Mixed Chorus 3545 Latin Club 45 Cheerleader 2,45 Class Treasurer 35 Homecoming Attendant 45 RODNEY ATWELL 'Rocky' F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Chorus 'l,2,3,45 Oracle Staff 4 Sports Editor 45 Basketball i,2,3,45 Captain 4 Homecoming King 45 Band l,2,35 Class Play 3 Class President 45 Football l,2,3,45 Baseball 'l Track l,25 Varsity Club 354. SHIRLEY BARKER 'Shirl' R.O.V.A. i5 Oracle Staff Typist 45 F.H.A. 2,354 wp 1'T 'T9' CAROL DeROCKER 'Dee' F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Librarian 2,35 Cheerleader l,25 Oracle Staff 45 Art Editor 45 Band l,2,3,45 Re- porter 35 Latin Club 45 Science Club 45 Home- coming Queen 45 Pep Club l,2,3,45 G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Secretary 8- Treasurer 25 Vice-President 3,45 Class Vice-President 25 Class Secretary 45 Nat'l. Hatnor Society5 Girls Chorus I,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 3, . FRANKLIN EDMUND 'Frankie' F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Class Play 3. GARY FULLERTON 'Press' Band l,2,3,45 Science Club I5 Class Play 45 Photography Club 45 President 45 Oracle Staff 45 YW WILLIAM GUSTAFSON .. B.nn F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Nat'l. Hbnor Society 3,45 Science Club 4. DENNIS HAME RLINCK 'Uenny' F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Sentinel 45 Oracle Staft5 Society Editor 45 Basketball 25 Boys Chorus l5 Class Re- porter 35 Nat'l. Honor Society 45 Football 3. .IUDITH HAMILTON Judy F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Reporter 45 Flute Trio 3,45 Pep Club 45 Student Council 45 Secretary 45 Class Play 3,45 Band l,2,3,45 President 45 Girls Chorus l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 253,45 Oracle Staff5 Busi- ness Manager 4. .IERRY HARDIN 'Red' F.F.A. l,2,3,-15 Secretary 35 President 45 Track l,25 Football l,2,3,45 Varsity Club 3,45 Band l,2,35 Chorus l,2,35 Oracle Staff 45 Joke Editor 45 ClossVice-President l5 Homecoming Attendant 4. Photographe' 45 Boys Chorus l,2,3,45 Basketball Manager l,25 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,4. ALAN LEE GUSTAFSON ..Al.. Band l,2,3,45 Class Play 45 Science Club I5 Baseball I5 Bays Chorus l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,45 Basketball l,2. will new 4-: f 9 lk BETTE ANN JOHNSON Betsy F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Secretary 35 G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Chorus l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Latin Club 45 President 45 Pep Club l,25 Librarian l,2,3,45 Student Council 45 Class Play 45 Nat'l. Honor Society 3,45 Treasurer 4. PAUL JOHNSON Pauly' F.F.A. l,2,45 Class Play 3,4. MARILYN KELEHER Mickey F.H.A. l,2,3,45 G.A.A. l,2,35 Chorus l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Pep Club l,2,3,45 Librarian 2,3,45 Oracle Staff 45 Typist 45 Class Play 3,4. MARVIN KLUNDT ulilarv' Cambridge 'l5 Winola 25 Class Reporter 35 Varsity Club 3,45 Chorus 3,45 Librarian 45 Football 3,45 Track 3,4. RUTH HARDIN Ruthie F.l'l.A. l,2,3,45 Band 'l,2,3,45 Librarian 2,3,45 Reporter 35 Science Club l5 Pep Club l,2,3,45 Secretary 45 Class Play 3,45 G.A.A. l,2,3,45 President 45 Chorus l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 253,45 Nat'l. Honor Society 3,45 Newspaper Staff 4. Class Reporter l. KAREN HOLMES 'Dynamite' Waukesha, Wisconsin l,25 F.H.A. 45 Chorus 35 Latin Club 45 Pep Club 3,45 Oracle Staff 45 Art Editor 45 Class Play 45 Homecoming Attendant 4. SANDRA HURDEL 'Sam' l:.l'l.A. l,2,3,45 G.A.A. l,2,35 Chorus l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Pep Club l,2,3,45 Librarian 2,3,45 OracleStaff45 Society Editor 45 Cheerleader 45 Class Play 3,45 Class Officer l,45 Secretary- Ireasurer l5 Reporter 45 Baton Twirler l5 Sextet 3, BENHARD JOHNSON, JR. u Benn F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Chorus 1,25 Mixed Chorus 25 Football l,2,3,45 Basketball l,2,3,45 Baseball i,2,3,45 Track l,25 Varsity Club 4. 5' , nv , fp rlit ' .- - 'fi' 0 Hair ae' '--H-we SHIRLEY LUNDBERG Certo F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Secretary 45 Pep Club l,2,45 Li- brarian 2,3,45 Class V-President 45 G.A.A. l,25 Chorus l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 253,45 Class Play 3,45 Oracle Staff Co-Editor 4. SHIRLEY MAELTZER Slmir-Shir F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Chorus l,2,3,45 Class Play 45 G.A.A. 'l,2,3,45 Librarian 2,3545 Oracle Staff Typist 4. DONALD McATEE . - ,,,,. Don I Band l 2 3 4' Chorus l 2' Class Play Assistant . Directoi' 4.1 I I I X H i .IOANNA MEIRHAEGHE Jody F.H.A. l,2,35 G.A.A. l,2,35 Chorus l,2,3,45 P Club l,2,3,45 Librarian 2,35 Oracle Staff Typist 4. MELVlN KLUNDT Mel Cambridge i5 Winola 25 Football 45 Varsity Club 45 Student Council 45 Treasurer 45 Track 3,45 Class Treasurer 4. CHARLES LA BEE Chuck F.F.A. 25 Class Play 45 Basketball l,2,3,45 Track l,2,3,45 Chorus l5 Football l,2,3,45 Baseball lg Varsity Club 3,4. VERNITA LARSON nsubeu Coal Valley 1,25 Chorus 35 F,H.A. 35 Oracle Staff Typist 4. AVIS LONG 'Avie' F HA l 2 34' Chorus l5 Pep Club 45 Oracle sfhfi ltypisi 45 'G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Point Recorder 45 Librarian 2,3,4. .K A T331 MARILYN SCHNEIDER IMG 'Y F.H.A. 'l,2,3,45 O.A.A. I5 Chorus 'l,2,35 Mixed Chorus l,2,35 Latin Club 45 Photography Club 45 Science Club I5 Future Nurses 45 Librarian I5 Class Play 4. PEARL SCHNEIDER PurdeI F.l'l.A. I,2,3,45 G.A.A. I5 Band l,25 Chorus I,2, 3,45 Class Play 45 Latin Club 45 Pep Club I5 Future Nurses 45 Oracle Stuff Typist 45 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,4. THEODORE SEABLOOM HT dw F.F.A. I,2,3,45 ReporteP45 Football 253,45 Var- sity Club 45 Pep Club I5 Chorus I,2,35 Mixed Chorus l,2,3. PATRICIA SMITH Pot F.H.A. l,2,3,45 Parlimentarian 45 Pep Club I,2, 3,45 Oracle Staff 45 Joke Editor 45 Band l,2,3,45 Sax Quartet 'l,2,35 Chorus l5 Class Play 3,45 Assistant Director 3. 2. Xi 22.5 sg A W flag lg. -5 V, :, ,, I ., f 2' RICHARD PARRISH Diclan F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Sentinel 35 Vice President 45 Chorus 1,25 Mixed Chorus l,2, Oracle Staff Co- Editor 45 Class Play 35 Class President 2,35 Football 2,3545 Basketball 35 Track 25354, Varsity Club 3,4. JANET PETERSON Ian F.l'l.A. l,2,3,45 Parliamentarian 25 President 45 G.A.A. I5 Sand l,2,3,45 Reporter 45 Chorus l,2,35 45 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,45 Nat'l. Honor Society 45 Pep Club l,2,3,45 Treasurer 45 Student Council 2,35 Reporter 35 Oracle Staff Typist 45 Class Play 3,45 Assistant Director 35 Newspaper Staff Typist 4. MAHLON PETERSON 'Pete' F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Band 'l,2,3,45 Vice President 45 Chorus 25 Mixed Chorus 25 Varsity Club 3,45 Nat'l. Honor Society 35 Student Council 2,35 Vice President 35 Football l,2,3,45 Basketball 25 Track 2,3. J. WAYNE REHN 'Johnny' P.F.A. l,2,3,45 Football l,2,3,45 Chorus I,2,35 Mixed Chorus 2,35 Class Play 3,45 Varsity Club 3,45 Newspaper Editor 45 Track 2,35 Class Of-- ficer 35 Secretary 35 Band 2,35 Baseball I5 Nat'l. Honor Society 35 Basketball l,2,3,45 Student Council l,2,3,4. 'ies 339155 GARY WIEGEL . Gm. Oracle Staff 45 Sports Editor 45 Football l,2,3,45 Captain 45 -Track l,2,3,45 Class Play 35 Class V-President 35 Basketball l,2,3,45 Baseball l5 Varsity Club 3,45 Homecoming Attendant 4. CHARLES STEPHENS 'Charlie' Basketball l,2,3,45 Track l,2,45 Nat'l. Honor Society 4. FRANK SUNDEEN Franlcie' Band l,2,3,45 Science Club l5 Class Play 3,45 Chorus l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,4. ROBERT THOLL Bob' Genesee l,2,35 Basketball 45 Track 4. MARY VAN HOUTTE 'Houtte' F.l'l.A. l,2,3,45 Chorus l,2,35 Librarian 2,35 Class Play 3,45 Class Treasurer 25 Oracle Staff Typist 45 G.A.A. lg Pep Club l,2,3,45 Nat'l. Honor Society 3,45 Newspaper Staff 45 Baton Twirler l,2,3,4. J,-.Mes HILL Jim' Maude, Texas l,2,3. ROW ONE: Shirley Lundberg, Vice-President, Carol De- Hanan 1 1 WAYNE REHN Valedictorian 'Q' 1f 'T'Y Rocker, Secretary. ROW TWO: Sandra Hurdel, Reporter, Jo Craig, Reporter. ROW THREE: Melvin Klundt, Treas- urer, Roclcy Atwell, President. SHIRLEY LUNDBERG D. A. R. BETTE ANN JOHNSON Co-Salutatorian BOB CARLSON Co-Sal utatorian ' J: flrum ggllflffld The Voledictorian, Wayne Rehn, is the Senior boy who has maintained the highest scholastic record ot his class during his high school career. The Salutatorian is the boy or girl with the second highest scholastic record. This year Bob Carlson and Bette Ann .lohnson are Co-Salutatorians. The D. A. R. award is given to the Senior girl who has shown, during her high school career, that she has the following qualities: leadership, dependability, and patriotism. School service is also an important factor considered in presenting the D. A. R. award. All Senior girls are candidates for this award. The members of the Senior class vote -for the three girls they think best meet these qualifications. The faculty make the final choice as to which of these girls will receive the award. This year the D. A. R. award winner was Shirley Lundberg. K. X 3 ff Mary Sweefhearfs Il Whatcha drinkin' W 1 'J' Eb' 2 K y yrr 1 i 'Q ri, ii afma iff I ,Q Karen Father Blaylock 1 'K 5' . I i Paul ff Three Mus keteers Qi S Famous quartet fcrewcufsl The Jazzy Six X - raig , 11 J? Disgusied Little Seniors Posin' Ambiiious P Takin' life easy . i V l il T Q 2 3 All dressed up NAME Loran Anderson Don Atkinson Rocky Atwell Shirley Barker Jackie Breecher JoAnne Brown Bob Carlson Jo Craig Carol De Rocker Frank Edmund Gary Fullerton Al Gustafson Bill Gustafson Dennis Hamerlinck Judy Hamilton Jerry Hardin Ruth Hardin Jim Hill Karen Holmes Sandra Hurdel Benhard Johnson Bette Ann Johnson Paul Johnson Mickey Keleher Marvin Klundt Melvin Klundt Charles LaBee Vernita Larson Avis Long Shirley Lundberg Shirley Maeltzer Don McAtee JoAnne Meirhaeghe Dick Parrish Janet Peterson Mahlon Peterson Wayne Rehn Marilyn Schneider Pearl Schneider Ted Seabloom Pat Smith Charles Stephens Frank Sundeen Bob Tholl Mary Van Houtte Gary Wiegel 5mm Ummm AMBITION A flying farmer Get married Coach Beautician Get Married A reporter A chemist Nurse Raise Champion Palominos Drive a Cadillac Be a photographer To graduate No ambition Be successful and get married Private secretary Own an lnt. Grand Champion Nurse Chief cook and bottle washer Travel all over the world A teacher Carpenter Home Ec. Teacher To be a millionaire Own a horse ranch in Texas Bachelor funtil proven otherwisei To get married Test pilot To live on a farm Airline hostess To live on a farm Private secretary No ambition Being a secretary To own a custom Grade school teacher Farmer Own an lnt. Grand Champion Nurse Nurse No ambition To live on a farm To retire at 40 Be a successful businessman Mechanic Grade school teacher Executive SONG A Football Hero Happy Wanderer Mr. Touchdown Once in a While The Nearness of You If's Love Thinking Rocky Prelude Wild Horses Wine, Women, and Song Wondering Rock lsland Shuffle Oh! How Do You Speak to an Angel l'm a Fool to Care lf l Give My Heart to You Chloe The Eyes of Texas are Upon You Baby lt's Cold Outside l Only Have Eyes For You Margie Count Your Blessings Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes Mickey A Good Man ls Hard to Find True Love and Tender Care Changing Partners Whither Thou Goest O Happy Day Always My Sin Was Loving You Shrimp Boats lt Shall Come to Pass Crazy About You Baby Marie Mr. Sandman State Fair Sisters Sisters Mountain Music Beautiful Brown Eyes Three O'Clock in the Morning I Spoke Too Soon Getting to Know You Undecided JoAnne Hufvqllaplld O ' o 1 Y'- ef 'mp J T' ,NJN ' N Tk-U3 K :Q-. PI, , 5 4 C 0 x I 77.1, 5 3 On the thirtieth day of August, l954, the sun seemed to shower down not only golden sun rays but also verdant 'Freshiesn through a clear sky. We, the Freshies were approaching our next four years ot study with courageous hearts but timid steps. The first week of school was quite troublesome and hard, for we did not yet clearly know all the rules and regulations, and our present work was so new in comparison with that of the past. We were then exactly what the 'Wise Sophs said, Green l:resl1ies. However, as the days slowly slipped by we became more and more acquainted with the Orion-fHighHSchool ways, ideas, and viewpoints. So now, we also, are a part of the active student body and are repre- sented in almost all the High School activities, such as basketball, pep club, band, G.A.A., F.H.A., and F.F.A. On the day of October 2l, l954, we had our initiation , which was given by our Student Council. We had long been waiting for this oc casion with dread and this was one time that all our anticipations were realized. Time has been flying fast for us. Before we realize it vacation time will be here. Then we can say, Now we are the wise Sophomoresf' lAs, of course, we will bell Sharon Schillinger Karen Rhodenbaugh 1, f I' we i A Qxx iii 9: df 4 lf w, , Edward Gritton President Joyce Kindelsperger Vice-Pres ident 5 , , g e gg' i David Lawson Reporter Reporter Secretary-Treasurer J . Q ' , X Axdelson, Leonard , V ' k nt ony, Nadine 5 34 9 V H ,. ' - Tis- 5 Baker, Allen if!-5. ,5 .,., if , .,,.,. --H-' 'sin 'it' Vi, . Barker, Dorothy ,ie ,A Vg ,L -,N Q seem, Charles .. X ' V Bloomberg, Barbara , . Boney, Ralph ' 2 Q Carder, Jean A 'U V ' I A ' Carlson, Wayne ' ' ,, lz' - ' Z A Charlson, Jack . s 3 'V' 'f' A, X .Q ,:,, ' Cook, Elizabeth V ai l NA' Cowley, Rex . I t V .. .,,' f .... t- DEDl:cker, David ml J 2 -2- I' 5, , -Z H . , eman, Marcia M , ' 1 L ' I -ff' I ini. h Fleming, John .Ma I ' x ,J -9' -eg 5 4... , . - Him, Jw- ., ., ing J 1 . in -.,.,, V --'-- WA. 'H . . F I R b 1, 'l' -- f ,M ' ' ' ' E?:1ulil?Joc?n er - uluuu Q It Gustafson, Leland WK, 4 'Q - Hamerlinck,Kermefh W ni , , A .K if 7 :EVV K .,,, I A vera 4 rx H I-:,::ldl1c::1yePotriciG E5 j I- l ' ' Hoskins, Jo Anne .-I N' l 4 ' ', - 1 Y . Johnson, Arlyn Kask, Richard - . ,I Keleher, Robert - 5 5' -- 1 it , J, 6- l Korte, Diana -1 f 2-ff-fren, , Z 'l 2-::. L3 KET.'ZL'oT TJ3 ith Y Utd? li 5 ,fp -. i x v filer X Lee, Robert Lieving, Wayne . Lindgren, Kenneth - ' M K E' I ' . Lindstrom, Dennis - , -- t ' W' ,. ' .. ..,., Q- a J Loso, James 5 , ' S V Q,-55 I A S., Maeltzer, Ronald ' - i 2: 7 zuuz 5 , I x R' v Matzen, Darrell H ' b . -- X ' iff .. i ll :-. .,,, ...'- . y McRoy, Thomas - I Meirhaeghe, Aime U H -2 .3 W Mundt, Ronald W Q C' I jf I .4 M Murphy, Donna iY.f -,L J -- ' ' 2 i f I - Peterson, Lamont gaxwfw W V, X -- Peterson, Laura Lee ' ,A Xi 7 ,Mg b , Pettifer, William - Redmann, James Rex, Mary iw A -x r K., 1' Ringier, David 'K ' '- - - ,Q - lb- Roberts, James H' if ,V W. - K V' S- J ,, 'N Schneider, Mary 'M S -2 ,...-' .- C z Schroeder, Kenneth ' I ' Seabloom, Ruth - Ji, -A In - Silcox, Robert Q . , y Q i I ' -'--- Qi ' L., ' Smith, Karen iii ,,.,,, V ' Y ' . Q , mg' , Sundeen, Carl ' In 5' :i' ' ' '- Swanson, Sandra Q .. 'A ,f - - ' 2 - Tholl, Julia g ,i H, -- Hx Tl-mmoson, Ronald A i' ':i ' ' l Van Houtte, Emil , , ' , ,EQ , H 1 , if - Walker, Robert 2 ' f 9 5 ' it K A -., '-. . ite. T omas J- Q gf ' mi i ,A 0? - . .:' i:H :- ,,4- - .,,, z ,. Wilson, Bonnie n' .. . 4? Svphonwam ln August we fifty-two members of the Sophomore class entered the Orion Community High School. With less fear in our hearts than a year ago, we entered our classrooms, looking forward to our second year of increased responsibilities and activities. Soon after school was resumed in the fall, we held our first class meeting under the leadership of our sponsors, Mr. Kuhn and Mrs. Fitzpatrick. We elected our officers for the year at this time. ln October, we welcomed the Freshmen by entertaining them at a party in the new grade school. The theme was Cross Over the Bridge . Another highlight of the year was an assembly program which we presented to the student body. Our year has been pleasant and eventful, but we are looking for- ward to our Junior year, with even greater anticipations. , L 'VJ .M ,- A QQ? rfb, hir' in gg tw, X-'1 'h. 'YJ . W t If r Terry Engnell Reporter Reporter Bruce Botsford 4 ff'-.. S-UC' . 'V ' f' 3 l f if Q0 Carol Ann HUUSQV' President it ,... , Y' fi 5, A - mv ' i 'ij .nfs Scott Mcwhinney Vice President Phyllis Peterson Secretary Mary Jo Brodd Treasurer X ?V I i , rvr 1-Q ,,, J . i t , l 1 L '4 Ee .Y-im? iii? 25 .l:...f3f ' P gg if 122' J, in L av ii tr- .21 M 2 B mi t if ,keg it ei Almquist, Larry Anderson, Donald Benson, Karen Bumann, James Carlson, Evelyn Carlson, Gary Cooper, Robert Downing, Jerold Dykeman, Caroline Flint, Carole Gustafson, Judith Hamilton, Anthony Hampton, Leia Hancock, Gerald Hardin, Sylvia Johnson, Lyle Johnson, Marilyn Katzell, Gloria King, Karla Kizer, Nancy Klundf, Walter Hergert, Daryl Kuhn, David sua - . 'Th T 'W' Leathers, Sharon 4- 3' K 'fur J if S Legate, Norma , M A gf Malmen, Ronald for :Z ' W S X WP Peer, Donald W ,gf 5 if ii Peterson, Marlene ,,,, . A . Rugh, Jackie y , M. ga . 3 f Seys, Robert 1 '- I N' gt. ' 'f f :E S 85 -we Shattuck, Lon KW Ill, . .I QM, 1 Smith, James A. ,GE . J 9 -ww- Mf' i If W iii V Smith, Jon , A Stropes, Margery 5 , 2 I my A 1 -' H Swanson, Marvin 55 - .- I i ii ' N' . f V ' We dw Swanson, Natal ie 'Z N' 43 A V' 2 N , - 1 K ,W Q Tollemd' Daniel il '4 -- ' 5 ' A J as tw mf White, Carol Ann I ,L Williams, James ' V.: - - .,.A' , we V if any Wilson, Vernon , H Ff if 'Qi Wilson, William K QW 'Y ' D ju, F i Q Youngberg, David , . -1, t if L l il 5 ir s Zobrist, Donna glU1.lb!lA In August, fifty four of us took another step forward as we entered our Junior year, one step from our destination of graduating. We elected Cheryl Welch as President. Mr. Plunkett, Miss Warren and Mr. Hooper were our advisors. We worked together on our proiects very well. In September, we participated in our first proiect- picking up corn. Later on December l5th, we presented an assembly program to the student body. Our two maior proiects were our class play and the Junior-Senior Reception. We presented our class play on April 'l5th and l6th. The Prom, an event for which we waited three years, took place on May 6th. We have completed and enioyed three steps of our Journey and are looking forward to taking our final steps toward our graduation. Cheryl Welch Pdsident ,:.. , M za Y. Karyl Holmes Vice President E+ Quiet Sharon Williams Secretary ff , 5 3 H Susan Lawson Patricia McNeil Marybelle Sten R0 Porter Re porter Treo sure: 'BY 11 A. me Si -a ,Q 433 1 of ,LX ...S fuse! ll . , 3 1 5 , X V, J , And , Q 1' We r . 5 1 M .M -f Anz':,z1n, za:.':..':n - 34, il , 5 L, Y f Anderson, Marilyn , VV V V ' ,WM ' Anderson, Ray E, ' Q' of f Arwell, Richard ? . -..,..- ll ai J I'- Z .. . Belcher, Shelby I V, 4 Q Brodd, Michael ,,, ' .5 , -M my is Budd James A 9 V ' QT, N W ' Carlson, Verna Mae Qffgy 'Q f V fix-tl' Cashman, Rodney M 4 l A-4 1 , Q Coulter, Donna , ,,, Q ' V 'GF Edson, Darrell ,. 5' V W V , I, .R R, Gritton, Frances N V , - V 45- Vg K ,. Hantxaiarmrilyn - - 4 ' -, K V 3 ,g a . in ff? -W- ..... ' R - W ff Hogren, Marlene ... Jones, Linda 1 1 - , Kirch, ?len 1 'W WV ' in , i ,gf 4 'T 2 Krigerr,sRoberr ' if 5' A ' ,gf MMG V, Leaf, John A - 2 Lee, Norma fs' 5 Vi W' Morrison, Margaret .1 V V V ,Q-fs 5' Vff' Pglnfgren. Dznald V or . . M Vys V55 BWV a mgren, ay luv- ii I Peterson, Carol Ann 1- I , M. ., 4 -. Paterson, Calrolgn ' .o if eterson, ac ' '-'A , M. Z L 3' 1 f umm, Ann ,f M , - Fm? Rhodenbaugh, William ,, V. ,,... ff' VV , ,.r. ..-' hal Robinson, Diane V f 1 Schroeder, Arnold , Scghroeder, jkrthur we V, J V V 2' f ' K? Q 0 , ff we 4 ' .N f . ' 51.:,n2:c.., wz:n.,,. for o n -ee r, Q 'XWVW ff' fi -J ' J 5 5 Sigcox, Ronwd V ' . . wan on, ayn E I . ... Tollerud, Jamzs if :': ' l- ' ' X all ' ml Vincent, Eleanor ' ,S QV V, V w- W' Webb, Barbara V' ' 1, K? . cm 2 W i'i' , .J ,,r, W V ,- I V- : ,... ' 'n Ngfu V Weber, Robert , 2 H' V f wi1bTn flJ5 ' .1 V' Hi L ' a , a ' .,:.,, -f' V - 334 .. V I Wim' Jag' . . ff . ,,,,,, , V Wilson, Richard 155. -V' .. if VV ij -f if . . V , V Woodley, Roger Young, James ...M NW' 3 Mrs. Addis - - - Mr. DeLaPaz --- --- Mr. Plunkett ---- --- Mr. Meyer ---- Mr. Kuhn ---- Mr. DeMers--- Mr. Clark --- Mrs. Fritz -- Mrs. Rye --- Miss Warren - - Mr. Craig --- Pep Club - - - Gym ----- Football Team ---- F - - Freshmen ---- Sophomores ---- - - - Juniors ------ Seniors - - - .CU1 Not saying, read, read, read, in shorthand class. Saying something other than let's briefly review what you were supposed to have learned yester- day. Smiling. Bowing down to the 'all- mighty seniors. Not seeing everything that happens in third-hour study hall. Staying in class a whole period. Not knowing how to run a movie machine. Not always saying 'that is exactly it.' Giving into the students. Not Saying 'now girls. Being in his office when you want him. Yel l ing. Not being occupied by couples. Being last in the cornbelt. Not going steady. Not acting silly.' Speaking to everyone. Not originating something new. u 9 Carol DeRocker - - Mary Van Houtte ------ Jo Craig and Rocky Atwell ------- Natalie Swanson ------ Vernita Larson, JoAnna Meirhaeghe - - - Janet Peterson -- Wayne Rehn --- Jim Hill ----- Dick Parrish -- Pm Smith ---- Shirley Lundberg- Melvin Klundt --- Sharon Schi I l inger ----- Sylvia Hardin --- Terry Engnell --- Gary Carlson ---- Wayne Lieving- - - Not cutting up in chorus and band. Not studying. Not going steady. Not having a new skirt. Not giggling. Having a bass clarinet that doesn't need rubber bands to hold it together. Raising Brahmas. Not playing ping-pong. Staying awake in U. S. History. Not being interested in Geneseo. Not doing more than her share of the work. Without Eleanor Vincent. Keeping tract ofher purse. Not talking for five con- secutive minutes. Not whispering to the girls in Latin l. Not looking at Peggy Morrison in 4th hour study hall. Obeying study hall rules. . J , ' YQ .fx Q' G i w . JM ' ' W 35 X u ni XV - I XXNNA I g wwfh N , ,I Q 7 .. i f M lice A Q o Q Q , ' Q am' W S , 0 O Qfief-fi Ami r as President x bi Janet Peterson Jam. Maha ghapw. Mrs, Wallace Lawson Mr. Wallace Lawson Chapter Mother Chapter Father 7 Carolyn Peterson Shir Vice-President Mi ss Warren 1' it Q X l 3 c ley Lundberg Sue Lawson Pat Smith Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian This year the Alpha chapter opened with forty members. We choose Thru the Looking Glass as our theme. We elected Mr. 8. Mrs. Wallace Lawson as our chapter mother and father. lt was decided to have a business meeting every other month, and a guest speaker the other month. The chapter received several honors. One of our members, Carolyn Peterson, was elec- ted to a section office, Chairman of Proiects. 'sf Norma Lee Pat McNeil Judy Hamilton Historian Chairman of Chairman of Qecreation Public Relations Due to ill health, Miss Pat Warren resigned Home Economics teacher and F.H.A. advisor at the end of the first semester. Mrs. Hughes then took her place until a permanent teacher could be obtained. The position was then filled by Mrs. Noor. We planned the following activities for the year: Daddy Date Night a Hoedown Mother-Daughter Banquet, and an all school party. ROW ONE: 5 L I J d H 'ly I Sh W'lI'qm5, Kay Palmgren, Sandra Hurdel, Jo Ann Brown, Mrs. Hughes lsubstitute teljchgrllisirindgJYonecsr:1IShTerlby geiclheii, laearl Schneider, Shirley Barker, Cheryl Welch. ROW TWO: Mary Van Howie' Verna Mae Carlson' Donna Coulter, Janet Peterson, Jo Craig, Marilyn Anderson, Pat Smith, Ann Rehn, D'ane Robinson Marlene Hogren Pat McNeil, Joyce Severns, Marilyn.Schneider. ROW THRl:E:. Karen Holmes, Mickey Ki-:leher Carol be Rocker, Carolyn Peterson, Bette Ann Johnson, Shirley Maeltzer, Ruth Hardin, Avis Long, Eleanor Vincent: Norma Lee, Carol Ann Peterson, Jane Wilson, lris King. Phyllis Peterson President Sylvia Hardin Vice President Mary Jo Brodd Marlene Peterson Secreyqry Treasurer Nancy Kizer Historian gum. Ama fhaptefz The Beta Chapter of the Future Home- makers of America is composed of all the freshman-sophomore members. We have a present enrollment of forty-one girls. We choose Through the Looking Glass as -.... A.L-..- I-.. LL- ,,,-,, The highlights of the year were the F.H.A. assembly, the overseas package at Christmas time, the Christmas Party for our mothers, the Hoedown with the l:.F.A. boys, Daddy Date Night and our Mother- J,,, I. F1 . 'G' ' Karla King Parliamentarian ROW ONE: Lela Hampton, Jackie Rugh, Natalie Swanson, Karla King, Judy Lawson, Jean Carder, Marxy Schneider, Pat Holden, Sandra Swanson, Jo Anne Hoskins, Donna Murphy, Phyllis Peterson. ROI TWO: Nadine Anthony, Marilyn Johnson, Karen Benson, Dorothy Barker, Marlene Peterson, Evelyn Carlson, Barbara Bloomberg, Bonnie Wilson, Karen Rhodenbaugh, Joyce Kindelsperger, Karen Smith, Norma Legate, Marcia D keman Mrs. Hu hes ROW THREE Mar Webb Lau a L P y , g . 1 y , r ee eterson, Carol Ann Hansen, Carol Ann White, Jean Flint, Donna Zobrist, Carole Flint, Sylvia Hardin, Nancy Kizer, Caroline Dykeman, Margery Stropes, Mary Jo Brodd, Elizabeth Cook, Ruth Seabloom,JudyTholl. MAKER O92 X SQ' 'S ' 'v 4' 4 T' Tv S FD U D J Q! a -+ y j: s YY at ey! 'Q Ay O fo 'J' Q-fl' Nfw HO F.H.A. Emblem Mrs. Sherman Peterson Chapter Mother Mr. Sherman Peterson Chapter Father Y B. Norma Jean Legate Chairman of Projects Jack ie Rugh Chairman of Recreation Natalie Swanson Chairman of Public Relations , fn-W fs. L s ar.. W., is t f' +i-l in Mr. Kuhn Advisor Dick Parrish Jerry Hardin Vice President 7 president I eq an f 1 Y Mk GQ' M lit- .Wish my fl Q 'QFHV' -, 3'-Y, 'T' Bill Rhodenbaugh Scott McWhinney Ted Seabloom Dennis Hamerlinck Secretary Treasurer Reporter Senhnel -A F , . 3+ ifzgxar Q. ' 1 1 1 1 z l ROW ONE: Richard Wilson, Benhard Johnson, Mahlon Peterson, Bill Gusfafson, Dennis Hamerlinck, Jerry Hardin. ROW TWO: Jim Budd, Wayne Swanson, Jim Tollerud, Ronald Silcox, Paul Johnson, Mr. Kuhn. ROW THREE: Loran Anderson, Frank Edmund, Art Schroeder, Wayne Rehn, Dick Parrish, Bill Rhodenbaugh, Ted Seabloom, Quentin Anderson. 'Q Ig' ' if 1, i YOW ONE: Rex Cowley, Aime Meirhaeghe, Terry Engnell, David Youngberg, Wayne Carlson, Robert Silcox, Emil Von Houtte. RUW TWO: David Lawson, Kenneth Lindgren, Sill Wilson, Arlyn Johnson, alph Soney, Robert Walker, Mr. Kuhn. ROW THREE: Eddie Gritton, Thomas McRoy, Lyle Johnson, Don Anderson, Lamont Peterson, Ronnie Maeltzer, Bob Keleher, Scott McWhinney, Bob Jerry Downing, F2 3.3.4 E ii Q This year the Orion F.F.A. Chapter is made up of forty- Last spring Wayne Rehn, Jerry Hardin, Mahlon Peterson, seven members. Dick Parrish, and Dennis Hamerlinclc won the Moline area We harvested this fall, a total of 791 bushels of corn on a Soil Conservation Contest and won a trip to Wisconsin. 10 acre plot of ground given to us by the Board. The following boys attended the International Livestock Last fall 6 members of our chapter attended the National Show: Jerry Hardin, Mahlon Peterson, Wayne Rehn and Scott F.F.A. Convention at Kansas City, fvlissouri. Mcwhinney. C fi Q its 3 t it T Q V i 2 lt k,'i l L 2 5 , C 5 l V f t ' i l f SEATED: Jerry Hardin, Mahlon Peterson, Dennis Hamerlinck. STANDING: Wayne Rehn, Dick Parrish, Mr. Kuhn. l QOW ONE Mrs. Rye, Judy Hamilton, Frances Gritton, Susan Lawson, Cheryl Welch Marlene Peterson QOW TWO: Melvin Klundt, Scott rv1cWhinney, Bob Carlson, Wayne Rehn, Art Schroeder Bette Ann Johnson. fauna? This year the nomination committee nominated new mem- bers for the Student Council. The officers are as follows: President - Bob Carlson, Vice-President - Cheryl Welch, Secretary-Judy Hamilton, Treasurer-Melvin Klundt, Repor- ter-Susan Lawson. The main proiect of the Student Council was furnishing a recreation room for the student body. A radio, T-V set, coke-machine, and several ping pong tables were placed in the recreation room. Our council also sponsored ping pong tournaments during the year. Other activities have been planning assemblies through- out the year, the Freshman initiation, the Christmas Program, and attending the Corn Belt Conference Meeting held at Reynolds. The following are the qualifications for a Student Council members: He is punctual, honest, and courteous as well as participating in extra-curricular activities. He displays initiative and a desire to better the school standards. He displays self-control under all circumstances. He shows good sportsmanship in school life as well as in athletics. He takes criticism profitably. He makes worthwhile contri- butions to the school. Each member in all ways upholds the ideals of their institution and is a worthy example in lead- ing the student body to attain those ideals. lub ROW ONE: Cheryl Welch, Jackie Rugh, Karla King, Natalie Swanson, Pearl Schneider, Phyllis Peterson. ROW TWO: Mrs. Fritz, Carol Ann Hansen, Karen Holmes, Karen Benson, Marilyn Sch- neider, Mary Jo Brodd, Marlene Peterson. ROW THREE: Marilyn Anderson, Marilyn Hartwick, Frances Gritton, Ruth Hardin, Bette Ann Johnson, Sylvia Hardin, Carol DeRocker, Nancy Kizer. This year, for the first time, we f f d U L S G' e UH Club- We 9UVe fm assembly Pf09r0fn Ondfnade plans for aRoman Mrs. Fritz was our sponsor. The club met about once a banquet. monfh' A7 'he ff'-Sf 'fleeting we elected the followin ' ' . ' , . 9 Offl' Phyllis Peterson and Ann Rehn from L ti I d F aers. Bette Ann Johnsonepresldent, Marilyn Hartwick N Critton and Bette Ann Johnson from Laiinn llahkttendgzfzs C9'P'eS'de'7f Und fSDOffer, and Frances GrittoneSecretary Latin contest. and Treasurer. 5.5-4 ROW ONE: Jean Carder, Linda Jones, Shelby Betcher, Pat Holden, Phyllis Peterson. ROW del TWO: Joan Gould Evelyn Carlson, Marlene Peterson, Karen Rhodenbaugh, Joyce Kin sperger, Barbara Bloomberg, Mary Webb, Bonnie Wilson, Jackie Rugh, Natalie Swanson Elizabeth Cook. ROW THREE: Carol De Rocker, Jean Flint, Verna Mae Carlson, Donna Coulter, Margery Stropes, Ann Rehn, Fat McNeil, Barbara Webb, Ruth Seabloom, Marilyn Johnson, Mary Jo Srodd Sue Lawson, Carol Ann Peterson. ROW FOUR: Marybelle Sten Marilyn Hartwick, Frances Gritton, Carolyn Feterson, Carol Ann White, Bette Ann Johnson Shirley Maeltzer, Norma Kunert, Ruth Hardin, Sylvia Hardin, Nancy Kizer, Avis Long Carol Ann Hansen, Norma Lee. 'king d Q fi' We hu . f the bers' ' f1IC G . m IC fy, f -flVe me d bY G P en Par e have foil is followiad U Holloweirlsn Qur . W e 9 ' k Th'S yeahe new nienlhe Yeo' we the freShmenFitzP0 'C for t L ter In rw for re Mrs. I-fy b O PO we P0 CIU - Ie and 0 e fw0f C0UnihZn bake'-Fah there wer inifio' ' of W 'C Spons0 5'WuIker. 0 nd Mrs- Row oriiii Ciiiib. N' You RO rg. 'en - l of 2,430 r Nw At the first meeting of the Orion Chapter of the National Honor Society seven members retained from last year and seventeen new members were present. The following officers of the So- ciety were elected at this time: President, Bob Carlson, Vice-Presi- dent, Carol DeRocker, Secretary, Carolyn Peterson, Treasurer, Bette Ann .lohnsonj Sponsor, Mr. Craig. The obiect of this chapter is to place emphasis on scholarship, serv- ice, leadership and character among the students at Orion Community High School. A new proiect sponsored by the Honor Society is the publishing of the school newspaper, The Chatter Sheet . This is published and distri- buted each month with Wayne Rehn as the editor. The faculty voted and approved the following for membership: Janet Peterson, Charles Stephens, Ray Anderson, Frances Gritton, Marilyn Hartwiclc, Karyl Holmes, Dennis Hamerlinck, Pat McNeil, Carolyn Peterson, Ann Rehn, Art Schroeder, Vernon Shattuck, Cheryl Welch, Sharon Williams, Richard Wilson, Roger Wood- ley, and Barbara Webb. l Pho nflub The Photo Club is a new organization this year. It has a total of ten members and has possibilities of many more in future years. The officers for the year are as follows: President, Gary Fullerton, Vice-President, Jim Young, Secretary- Treasurer, Bonnie Wilson, Sponsor, Mr. Clark. The club meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month. 1 alm' QOH X4- Scwoedfigdneg Cas retnifhcorison- ' nl me .N ,tsilvsom Bo A Futlertonrnifaog An e fnaftzmz som spew, ROW ONE: Cheryl Welch, Sharon Williams, Barbara Webb, Mary Van Houtte, Pat McNeil Karyl Holmes, Frances Gritton, .lonej Peterson. ROW TWO: Richard Wilson, Carol De- Rocker, Carolyn Peterson, Ruth Hardin, Bette Ann Johnson, Marilyn Hartwich, Ann Rehn Mr. Craig. ROW THREE: Roger Woodley, Charles Stephens,Art Schroeder, Vernon Shattuck Ray Anderson, Bob Carlson, Wayne Rehn, Bill Gustafson, Mahlon Peterson. JM . This year a club was organized which is affiliated with the Black- hawk Division of Librarians, the DRYS. The title of the local chapter is BOOK which stands for Builders of Ori0n'5 Knowledge. Meetings were scheduled once a month. During those meetings general library service, which includes the care, mending, and cataloging of books, was studied. Membership is open to all students int9reS-Ted in library work. Mrs. Rye is the sponsor- ROW Pa, MONE: J Eze.-,,,,,fNeg1, ZZQ Websfe, V yl , J Qehr, 'nc Ho! SUN F1- so.. 'Sandro en Shefbmesf Shri 'nf' Mi 1 Jock. Swan y 5 'ey M Cffey Sand Ie 3 S011 M efche, Gel, Kelef, ' . 1 P Z . , HarfJ?HUfde1I Ifeffherl DI: Rye. Qoveggy ,JS ROW S-rw 'fo A,-,ne .5 Bw. Ck, Fr V15 L 'Inq Z U rl THRD fflson O. K Brow Ufvces C,ir? 9, Behezbrisf, More E: Jour: Cgarbqmaaffr Swing' Donna C 017, r, If b L O 1 com: An: ,fainso,,ijrifsgL'y,E0:1llf6U:174Q,5n5klE'f,Sryle-6:6 Hmghiif, Sen. OUQ. CY Ki f, J C, An' .KM ROW ONE: Cheryl Welch, Susan Lawson, Ann Rehn, Eleanor Vincent, Carol DeRocker, Carolyn Peterson, Sharon Williams. ROW TWO: Richard Wilson, Glenn Kerch, .lim Young, Lamont Peter- son, Bill Gustafson,-Ray Anderson, Rodney Cashman, Pat McNeil, Mr. Clark. . Verna ller, Mor Udy Gus' I7 H4 yb of. ae Carlsofjlijoiaen, ,Vn The Fikembisi Science Club started off the year with the election of officers. We chose as President-Ray Anderson, Vice- president-Cheryl Welch, Secre- tary-Sharon Williams, Treasurer -Pat McNeil, Reporter-Rodney Cashman and Susan Lawson, Sergeant-at-arms-Robert Kruger, Laboratory assistant - Glenn Kerch, Librarian-Carolyn Peter- can, Sponsor-Mr. Clark. Projects were chosen by the members from various fields of science. Some members entered their projects in the District Junior Academy of Science Con- test on April 23, l955, at Mon- mouth, lllinois. We, jointly with the Photo Club, took a trip to Chicago and visited the Museum of Science and lndustry. We believe that we have taken more interest in our club and have gained more recognition this year than previously. Club activities have provided new and unusual experiences and know- ledge of science. . VW en i 30 OXN Mb iltelcuxxxl ,lggim M011 R NN . G Rfgfi, XHREE, Fglances 1 lil mia lung' ' O wif' hm Pix-Nell' in Nm ReBe e Mn cw' on Flin gaocyeri oedeh Vgauni, 'lecorol D SGW Xe ie son. Nlgriiilemonltiiililil on llkcgeliie 'Slen- W s P eleeofollng etefson' Broad' New Lotion. ndl' Mala Lowsolli , KM! Sus!! Johns!! u The F.T.A. is a newly or- ganized club. This year its purpose is to familiarize its nineteen members to the ad- vantages and problems of the teaching profession. A meeting is held each month with Mr. Mercer as sponsor. Many of the members attend the Blackhawk Division meetings of the Fu- ture Teachers. ROW ONE: Jean Carder, Mary Schneider, Natalie Swanson, Jackie Rugh, Cheryl Welch Peggy Morrison, Pearl Schneider. ROW TWO: Mr. Craig, Evelyn Carlson, Faye Hill, Marilyn Anderson, Jo Craig, Joyce Severns, Marilyn Schneider, Marilyn Johnson. ROW THREE: Karen Benson, Gloria Katzell, Carol Ann Hansen, Carolyn Peterson, Ruth Hardin, Carol Ann White Norma Lee, Donna Zobrist. .. ,,Zk i I y Su .eva-f A 5 ..-1 .. 5 3' ROW ONE: Diane Robinson, Jo Anne Brown, Sandra Hurdel, Jo Craig. ROW TWO: Marilyn Anderson, Linda Jones, Ann Rehn, Susan Lawson, Marybelle Sten, Sharon Williams, Cheryl Welch. ROW THREE: Pat Smith, Carolyn Peter- son, Carol Ann Hansen, Eleanor Vincent, Shirley Maeltzer, Ruth Hardin, Avis Long, Norma Lee, Janet Peterson. ROW FOUR: Marlene Hogren, Mary Van Houtte, Carol Ann Peterson, Carol DeRocker, Mickey Keleher, Iris King, Judy Hamilton, Donna ' xl' V Coulter, Verna May Carlson, Pat McNiel. Of all the organizations in the high school, the Pep Club is probably the sturdiest. This year we have fifty-four members. We go to the home and out- of-town games in a group. There are only two elected officers, the secretary and the treasurer. The cheerleaders lead the school yells with the able assistance of the Pep Club. ROW ONE: Natalie Swanson, Joyce Kindel- sperger, Karen Rhodenbaugh, Jackie Rugh. ROW TWO: Phyllis Peterson, Bonnie Wilson, Karla King, Judy Lawson, Pat Holden, Sandra Swanson. ROW THREE: Ruth Seabloom, Carol Ann Hansen, Sylvia Hardin, Carol Ann White, Nancy Kizer, Laura Lee Peterson, Elizabeth Cook. ROW FOUR: Judy Gustafson, Marlene Peterson, Mary Jo Brodd, Karen Benson, Joan Gould, Barbara Bloomberg, Evelyn Carlson. 612,22 Klub Sophamnfuz Fm Klub Going steady 1 X Look at that grin 13 X 'L Judy Hamilton 2 Tv ,l -- 1 ls if hard? . - Yr is-.., - . by , ' Pu ' 'Q ' Y 'TL .lo Craig f gg I puppy Love Wha!'s funny 1 fa 5 M 'nxf TuE'GQiND' li , 4 l rg ff xr r if on 4 ,aqyf ,gf X X 'XXX X ...wx A 5 XQ K' r ' Y i N ' A , .fff'...,! A Q Q.. QS 2141.2 K if U A K 'g f , - - K W 5? The grind gp--M My, you have changed Space cheerleaders f '- Bulls eye N 1 Going to study A Six Gun .ler Fi' ,ea ,f,W 5, K Q fa' Q 'Q X. . M ' S 53' if A ' will ...Q K i A JUS' looking Who ya mad at? lpg Prince Albert Shirley Barker Sleepy-time gals .rf , 1 , -vnuq 1, X i, , Nr in ,..,, , li TV yi VW .A ,. . ! -4 V ' ' . Q 5 f L f , may-+1 r i - f---'-- -- I.. .f 'Ng' 1 W , f I . Teams ln a Huddle Razz a Ma Tazz Cold? Got a shine u' ' fl . -I 'A Q52 ul, fi ig? QP .-5-,, --f-L 'S 026 1:1 ' 0 J adorn, gwwzw. AUGUST 30-First day of school for freshmen. 3l-All students report to school. SEPTEMBER 6 -Labor Day. No school. l7-Football begins Aledo fherel 24-Winola ltherel 28-Juniors ordered rings. OCTOBER l -Sherrard ltherel 8 -Williamsfield iherel l3-End of lst six weeks. l5-Cambridge itherel l5-Senior pictures taken. l9-No school. 2l-Freshmen initiation. 22-Assembly. 23-Band marched at Macomb homecoming. 29-Reynolds lherel 29-Homecoming. NOVEMBER l -6-FHA Week. 3 -FHA Assembly. 5 -Alwood ltherel 6 -Sophomore Party. 7-i3-American Education Week. 9 -First Chattersheet. ll-Armistice Day-No school. l2-l3-Senior Play. l9-Pop Concert. 23-ROVA lherel 24-GAA Assembly. 24-End of 2nd six weeks. 25-26-Thanksgi ving vacation-No school. 30-Aledo lherel DECEMBER 3 -Winola ltherel 4 -Geneseo iherel 6 -Football banquet. 7 -Williamsfield ltherel l0-Sherrard iherel l2-Christmas chorus program. l4-Cambridge iherel l5-Junior assembly. l7-Atkinson lherel 18-FHA Christmas party. 20-Juniors received their rings. 27-3l-Fulton Tournament. JANUARY 3 -School resumes. 5-6-7-Corn Belt tournament at Cambridge. l2-l3-Semester exams. T3-Cornbelt Meeting. l4-End of semester l. l4-Reynolds itherel l8-Alwood lherel l9-Freshmen assembly. 2l-Winola lherel 28-Alleman ftherel FEBRUARY l -Erie ltherel 3 -No school-bad weather. 4 -All state chorus and band at Champaign 4 -Williamsfield lherel 8 -Cambridge ltherel ll-No school-bad weather. ll-Atkinson ltherel l5-Reynolds fherel l5-Oracle pictures taken. l8-Alwood ltherel 22-ROVA ltherel 25-End of 4th six weeks. 25-Sherrard ltherel MARCH 'l-4-Regional tournament at Geneseo 8 -Basketball Banquet. l2-District solo and ensemble music contest. I5-FFA Banquet. 19- Daddy date night. 23-Senior assembly. 26-Freshmen and Sophomore party. 29-Chorus festival at Cambridge. APRIL l -GAA all school party. 2 -Chorus and band contest. 5 -Chorus assembly. 8 -Good Friday-No school. 8 -End of 5th six weeks. I5- 16-Junior Play. 19-FHA banquet. 20 -Sophomore assembly. 2l-Galva relays. 22-Davenport relays. 22-Spring Music Festival. 23-Junior and Senior party. 26-Fulton relays. 27 Freshmen and Sophomore-conference track. 29-Track meet-Cambridge. 29-30-State Music contest. Unit of lllinois tests MAY 3 -Track at Geneseo. 4 -Band festival at Orion. 6 -Junior and Senior Prom. 7 -FHA Rally at Cambridge 7 -Clinton track meet. lO-Conference track meet. Il-FFA assembly. 'I3-District track meet. i7-Class Night. 20-Senior trip. 22-Baccalaureate. 25-High School Graduation. 25-26-Semester ll tests. 27-Last day of school. 28-Alumni Banquet. V..,y.,, ,slfxuri sl ' hifi M- '-615 A -lv ' .'u'5, 5 8.1 ' ' A1 1 C g B1 Band At the beginning of the year the band was composed of sixty members. Chosen as our officers were: President- Judith Hamilton, Vice-President-Mahlon Peterson, Secre- tary-Sharon Williams, Treasurer-Carolyn Peterson, and Re- porter-Marlene Hogren and Janet Peterson. We participated in a number of activities throughout the year, such as playing at all our home football and basket- ball games, giving a pop concert, marching in the Macomb Homecoming Parade, and presenting an assembly program. Five of our members participated in the All State Band and Chorus, which was held on February 4 and 5 at Cham- paign, Illinois. Marlene Hogren, Ruth Hardin, Gary Fuller- ton, and Frank Sundeen attended the All State Chorus and Susan Lawson attended the All State Band. The band and fifteen solos and eight ensembles were entered in the District Contest. The solos and ensembles competed on March 12 and the band on April 2. On May 4, we were host to the Corn Belt Conference's bands and together they presented a mass band concert. ' Qunlzfnf Sue Lawson, Carolyn Peterson, Ruth Hardin, Marlene Peterson 3 '16 T' Ann Louise Rehn, Mary Van Houtte i 2 Qi 5 X 4, E s X Bill Wilson, Alan Lee Gustafson, Jim Roberts, David Willard, Tom White, Lamont Peterson. 3111112 Jilin Judy Hamilton, Karen Benson, Phyllis Peterson 9 nfzmzf :Dun David Willard, Frank Sundeen, Tony Hamilton. ROW ONE: Jackie Rugh, Karla King, Phyllis Peterson, Pat McNeil, Cheryl Welch, Ronnie Mundt, Kenn Schroeder, David Lawson, Danny Tollerud, Ronnie Thompson, Arnold Schroeder, Evelyn Carlson, Lela Hampton, Marlene Peterson, ltlatalie Swanson. ROW TWO: Karen Benson,Mickey Keleher, Carol DeRocker, Eleanor Vincent, Carol Ann White, Leland Gustafson, Lamont Peterson, Joey Sundeen, David Kuhn, Alan Lee Gustafson, Gary Fullerton, Frank Sundeen, Bette Ann Johnson, Carolyn Peterson, Carol Ann Hanson, Janet Peterson, Shirley Lundberg. ROW THREE: Donna Zobrist, Marlene Hogren, JoAnne '3rown, Sandra Hurdel, Marilyn Anderson, Marilyn Johnson, Marvin Klundt, Tom White, Jim Roberts, Gary Carlson, Rocky Atwell, Tony Hamilton, Ronald Malmen, Marilyn Schneider, Judy Hamilton, Mary Jo Brodd, Jo Craig, Sue Lawson. 6hD!UlA Sandra Hurdel, Sue Lawson, pat McNeil, Janet Peterson, Carolyn Peterson, Bette Ann Johnson Mary Jo Brodd, Karen Rhodenbaugh, Marlene Peterson, Joyce Kindelsperger, Lela Hampton, Phyllis Peterson ROW ON? Qonald Mundt, Kenneth Schroeder, David Lawson, Daniel Tollerud, Ronald Thompson, Arnold Schroeder. RO'-'f TWO' Leland Gustaf- son, Lamont Peterson, Joey Sundeen, David Kuhn, Alan Gustafson, Gary Fullerton, Frank Sundeen, Mr. vleyer. QOW THREE: fflarvin Klundt, Tommy White, Jim Roberts, Gary Carlson, Rocky Atwell, Anthony Hamilton, Ronald fllalmen. 2 ti t -2 5 J QOW ONE: phyllis Peterson, Karla King, Jackie Qugh, Evelyn Carlson 'xlarlene Peterson, Sandra Swanson, Natalie Swanson, Pat Holden, Jo Anne Hoskins. QOW TWO: Marilyn Johnson, ivlary Jo Brocld, Carol Ann Hansen, Laura Peterson, Carol White, Sylvia Hardin, Norfna Kunert, Caroline Dykeman, Donna Zobrist, Mr. illeyer. ROW THREE: Elizabeth Cook, Lela Hampton, 'Barbara gloomlzerg, Joyce Kindelsperger, Karen Rhodenbaugh, Julia Tholl, Faye Hill, Sonnie Wilson, Quth Seabloom, Karen Benson. f 5 its 1 ' QOW ONE: Marlene Hogren, Jo Anne Brown, Pat McNeil, Cheryl Welch, Jean Webster, Sandra Hurdel, Kay palmgren. QGW TWO' Carol DeQocker, Mickey Keleher, Eleanor Vincent, Shir ley Maeltzer, Bette Ann Johnson, Carolyn Peterson, lllarilyn Ander- son, Ylr. Wlleyer. ROW THQEE, Jo Craig, Judy Hamilton, Janet Peterson, Marilyn Schneider, Jo Anne Yleirhaetghe, Shirley Lund' herg, Susan Lawson. 1 'HFIH4 November 15 and I6 were the dates chosen for the presentation ot the senior class play, Boys About Bobbette'. To get the setting of the play fill the living room with a victrola, some lived-in furniture from the junk yard, ladies from the Culture Club, football players, a style show, some,wet laundry, and a lot of combustible emotions and you have the setting for Albert Johnson's newest and funniest comedy. Boys About Bobbette is about Bobby Blaylock who, at sixteen, is still more tomboy than young lady-to the proud delight of her dad and the neurotic distress of her mother. The play has an ending that is hilariously happy. And when you're through laughing and putting on your coat to leave, you realize that Boys About Bobbette says some things that you have been wanting to say-maxims for young people and adults. CAST GaryFullerton.... ......... . Shirley Lundberg Jo Craig ....... Paul Johnson .. Allan Gustafson Frank Sundeen . Charlie LaBee . Karen Holmes . . . Shirley Maeltzer Janet Peterson . Jo Ann Brown . . Pearl Schneider Ruth Hardin . . . Carol DeRocker Judy Hamilton . . . Bob Carlson . . . Wayne Rehn . . . . Mary Van Houtte Bette Ann Johnson . . Mickey Keleher Pat Smith ..... Sandra Hurdel . Dennis Hamerlinck . Don McAtee . . . Mrs. Fritz .. . . . . Mr. Blaylock . . . Mrs. Blaylock Bobbette Blaylock .. . .. . . . . Shammyneck .,,.,,, Socko ,.,, Pieface Yoko .... Frieda Fish . . , Mrs. Stockdale . . . Mrs. Clarence ........ Mrs. Poo .... Mrs. Raddleball , Mrs. Washington Ophelia . . . Miss Blodget .......... Squint . Radio Announcer ......... Model Model , , , Model .. . Model Model . , . Prompter , , , Prompter . , 'Director 3 Z . Q SI il err I 9 I I 2 AUNT LIZZIE LOWELL ................ Pot McNeil LYNN LOWELL ........ .... P eggy Morrison STANLEY LODER ..... .... Q uentin Anderson TEssiE LOOSELIPS ...... Morybelle Sven LESTER LANGDON .... ..... A rt Schroeder MARY LANGDON .... ....... C heryl Welch VERA VERONA ............. .... D iane Robinson HUBBARD PILGRIM ................. Ray Anderson MRS. FERDINAND ANDERSON ....... FERDINAND ANDERSON ...... .... J ack Peterson NICHOLAS BRODSKY . . . . . . Glen Kerch DR. IMA BUFFOLA . .. ...... Ann Rehn ERICA STERNOFF .. .. Don na Coulter . . . . Susan Lawson 'AMW When wealthy and eccentric spinster Aunt Lizzie swoops down on her pretty young niece, Lynn Lowell, and insists that the latter accom- pany her on an ocean voyage aboard the liner Felicity, Aunt Lizzie doesn't know that Lynn is secretly married to handsome Hubbard Pilgrim and that the newlyweds are supposed to sail on the Felicity, occupying the bridal suite. Aunt Lizzie doesn't allow Lynn to talk to boys and poor Hubbard can't even communicate with his bride. Determined to put one over on Aunt Lizzie, Hubbard buys an outfit of female clothes from a maidon the ship, dons it and what happens to him as a result of his masquerade shouldn't happen to a deg! Aunf Lizzie falls overboard, almost drowns, and is only rescued by the crew by a great deal of effort. This crisis in her life causes the wealthy spinster to turn over a new leaf and she sets out to have fun and make up for lost time. Jlomacn of 79 4 The Senior Class sponsored 0rion's first REAL homecoming. Starting the festivities, a bon-fire and 'snake dance' was held on Thursday, October 28th. Friday night we played Reynolds for the big homecoming game winning over them 45-0. After the game 'Rocky' Atwell and Carol DeRocker wastcrowned King and Queen by Ted Jacobson, president of the Alumni Association. First at- tendants were .lo Craig and Gary Wiegelj second attendants were JoAnne Brown and Jerry Hardin. The Queen was given a bouquet of red roses and white mums. The King was given a scepter and a white carnation boutonniere. The Queen's attendants were given corsages of white mums. The King's attendants were given white carnation boutonnieres. For dancing after the coronation, the gym had been decorated to resemble a football field. The King and Queen and attendants began a progressive dance to the music of the Green River Boys. Refreshments of cider and doughnuts were served in the recrea- tion room. 'K V11 ,ff-1 ,gt fn- , .T AVS? f if ated 'lynn' Pham The annual Junior and Senior Prom was held at the Orion Com- munity High School on May Zi, l954. Our theme, 'Star Dust Time , was carried out very effectively. The gym was decorated with light and dark blue crepe paper walls and ceiling. Sterofoam stars in pastel shades of different sizes hung from the ceiling. A yellow moon was suspended from the center of the ceiling. A banquet prepared by the Junior mothers was served by waiters and waitresses of the Sophomore class. The theme was also carried out in the decorations on the tables. After the banquet, the guests assembled in the gym for dancing provided by the 'Melody Makers.' The big event of the evening was the crowning of the King and Queen who were Carol Mercer and Ronnie Johnson. V ' 3 ff' If MOST COURTEOUS Marvin Klunclt .4 X In f I 1 Lf, MOST MUSICAL MOST FRI'-ENDEY Sue Lawson Sandra urde , , Q ' S MOST ATHLETIC GIRL C AA ggi I Carol DeRocker L fy' 9 Q I Qifsi Il ' ' I I I 'J 3 ' 'fa E Q - C Il i-F- g III 9 V4 -C hrs? QEX I ITIS: H ' ' C-1 I MOST ATHLETIC BOY MOST UKE'-Y T0 BEST '-'KED WOMAN I I SUCCEED TEACHER 'I Rocky Atwell Bob Carlson Mrs. Fritz IIIMII ':. , 1 BEST LIKEO MAN ' L L, , TEACHER ? , Mr. Hopper J -44 :i?,....:. N. ay ap, ,E A , S, rETTrTr'T I 1 V -F' ' AS if YAF6 i - III 4m 5.5 NAXII ORK ca. -- I s A ff 1 64, Z SY. Q I :'. -'-p x 2 KI IAIIIIJIE I A ai In A IX ' ,, ' .. 'E A A I E,-N 9 I ,Y ,., ,.,. .,, qbAq Txxfl 42- 1? N ' YI 1 X ' X x TAB 1 T ., , '. If f 4fIIIT 4 wi BIGGEST CUT UP X' N 0 R ' '- Lk Charles LaBee BEST DRESSED GIRL J 7 3 , TYPICAL TEENAGE GIRL Jo Anne Brown 1 4 8. BOY BEST DRESSED BOY f,, Carol DeRocker, Gary Wiegel Jerry Hardin X 45 , i Q V 7 ,FFFFW P I W. I wg: idsigj L A 5 mi ' 14 Q v 5 f 177 E I i T- if CUTEST COUPLE STUDENT WHO HAS DONAE MOST 'DEAL ROMEO 8' JU'-'ET Carol DeRocker FOR THE SCHOOL Jo Craig, Rocky AtweII Jerry Hardin Rufh Hardin O 'ci' I .- Xvgfliiiu E ' 'I ff V if ZH, ,, ' 'U-f Lf . X N ' ,. X . A .' 5 f ' 'U , f :g h X X f X 1 . . ' A 4 e-. ,sp , xi aw ' Q S' I IPX, YS AX U eq 9. ' Bl fuq - 'U - ' . 43? TED SEABLOOM rwtball Football proved to be very successful again this season for the Orion Chargers. Under their new coach, John De La Paz, they won seven out of eight games. The Chargers bowed only to Aledo in a warm-up game. They were unde- feated again in conference play, winning seven games in a row, boosting their winning streak in the ccnference to six- teen straight wins. The Chargers were powered this season by eleven returning lettermen. They were Gary Wiegel, Rocky Atwell, Dick Parrish, Jerry Hardin, Chuck La Bee, Marvin Klundt, Loran Anderson, Mahlon Peterson, Bill Rhodenbaugh, Darrel Edson, and Wayne Rehn. Orion again dominated the All-Star-All-Conference teams placing four on the first team. They were Marvin Klundt, right guard, Gary Wiegel, left tackle, Bill Rhodenbaugh, right end, and Rocky Atwell, left half-back. There were also four who won second team places. They were Ray Anderson, right end, Dick Parrish, left tackle, Loran Anderson, center, and Chuck La Bee, right half-back. Darrel Edson and Mahlon Peterson received honorable mention. Drion also placed Rocky Atwell at half-back and Gary Wiegel at tackle on the All-Western lllinois Team. Bill Rhodenbaugh made the third team. These boys were chosen to be members of the Little All- State Team. Gary Wiegel received a tackle birth on the second team while Bill Rhodenbaugh and Rocky Atwell re- ceived special mention. WAYNE REHN 3 1 BENHARD JOHNSON da' hav' X Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion lj I' fl..-I -4 x '. 1' ' ' ' T,',? 'Y' ' n '-' -, Aledo ......... . Winolo ........ Sherrard ....... Cambridge ..... 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Orion . . . 53 Geneseo ........ . . . . Orion . ... 58 Williamsfield .... .... Orion... ...76 Sl1errord...... ...- Orion ... 54 Cambridge. .. .... Orion . . .. 66 Atkinson . . Orion . .. .. . 59 Reynolds .. Orion . .. 69 Alwood . . . Orion . ... 47 Winola ... Orion ... 41 Alleman ..... -... Orion ...49 Erie... ..... ... .... Orion ... 74 Williamsfield .... .... Orion... ...38 Cumbridge..... Orion . .. 75 Atkinson . . Orion . . . 65 Reynolds .... . . . . Orion ... Sl Alwood.... Orion ... 68 R.O.V.A. .. Orion ..............54 Sherrard............... Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion... ... Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion.............. R.0.V.A. 61 Aledo ...... . . . 50 Winola ...... . . . 47 Genesee ...... . ... 60 Williamsfield... ... 37 Sherrard ..... . . . 45 Cambridge... ...4l Atkinson . . . . . . 44 Fulton ... ...79 Winola . .. . 39 Alwood... ...48 Cambridge .. ... 59 Reynolds ... ... 50 Alwood... ...49 Winolo ...... ... 52 Alleman ....... ... 53 Erie . . ......... . . . 50 Williamsfield.... ... 42 Cambridge ..... .. . 53 Atkinson .... . . . 44 Reynolds ... ... 48 Alwood... ...44 R.O.V.A. ... 55 Sherrord .... .. . 53 Moline . . . . . . 91 Manager ARNIE SCHROEDER 3 .Svldw a6'a.4ket6all The Freshmen and Sophomore bas- ketball team, under the coaching of Mr. De La Paz was very successful this year. Their record was twenty wins with only two losses. All indications show that we should have a promising varsity squad for the near future. The Little Chargers made fourteen undefeated starts in conference play. For the fourth consecutive year the Freshmen and Sophomores have won the Cornbelt Conference. V ' gi nan, tb JERRY HARDIN . f 11 'WX CHUCK LA BE E -will RAY ANDERSON ROCKY ATWELL Captain Uafmdq a5'a.4lmt6aLl The Orion Chargers again had a winning year in basketball. The Chargers placed second place in the conference with a record of ten wins and four losses. The team lacked some height but showed con- tinuously throughout the season that height didn't mean everything. It is surprising what a small team that has speed and good ball handling will do to a tall team. ln the Cornbelt Tournament, the Chargers took second place, defeating Winola and Alwood easily, but losing a very close game to Cambridge for the championship. This year the team was coached by Leonard Plunkett. This was Mr. Plunkett's first year of coaching at Orion. Gary Weigel and Bill Rhodenbaugh were chosen for the All-Conference second team. The major letter winners this year the seniors were, Rocky Atwell, Gary Wiegel, Wayne Rehn, Jerry Hardin, Chuck LaBee. The iuniors were: Bill Rhodenbaugh, Dick Atwell, Ray Anderson and Darrell Edson. YN: rm I lg,-,a, 5 'i GARY WIEGEL 5' 5 WAYNE RFHN . - kr , 'J I K' Smwiffi -P: BILL RHODENBAUGH DARRELL EDSON DICK ATWELL RODNEY CASHMAN jmck ROW ONE: Art Schroeder, Mahlon Peterson, Melvin Klundt, Marvin Klundt, Walter Klundt, Chuck LaBee, Richard Wilson. ROW TWO: Darrell Edson, Don Atkinson, Gary Wiegel, Ray Anderson, Dick Parrish, Bill Rhodenbaugh, Jim Bumann, Jim Young, Arnie Schroeder. The i954 track team won second place in the Cornbelt Conference. They also won a dual meet at Atkinson and at Cambridge. They placed second at a triangular meet at Genesee and Alwood. The Freshmen-Sophomore won first , i place in the Cornbelt Conference meet. Returning lettermen for this year are: Bill Rhodenbaugh Darrell Edson, Marvin Klundt, Walter Klundt, Jim Young, and .lim Bumann. i i f I 2 . 1 E E o ROW ONE: Melvin Klundt, Arnie Schroeder, Jerry Hardin, Marvin Klundt, Benhard Johnson, Walter Klundt. ROW TWO: Mr. Plunkett, Rocky Atwell, Gary Wiegel, Darrell Edson, Ray Anderson, Bill Rhodenbaugh, Don Atkinson, Mr. DeLaPaz. ROW THREE: Mohlon Peterson, Bruce Botsford, Jim Young, Ted Seabloom, Dick Parrish, Wayne Rehn, Jim Bumann, Chuck LaBee, Loran Anderson. The varsity club was organized for the purpose of better- ing athletics in our school. This is the second year for the varsity club. ln order to be eligible for the club you have to earn a maior letter in one of the three maior sports. All members of the club are expected to follow training rules which the club proposed at the beginning ofthe organization. Varsity Cheerleaders f w M, Af- we Catch that pass z- F il la X I.. 'fi' .-we Wl1at's that-a mystery play? - ' Q Q ,, till? sfo is , . 1-'rel 4 i A i - ' How about a ride? M rw Yoko MQW V Y K a- , .f ,, Ylf-W Lazy Lovers ,Q- ,555 5 or n K -5 O LookOu1 y ' ,I ' Q Holmes girls Q 'ii Q 2 1 I L 1 Cut the noise Bob .. ...- ..... - -- :Y Bill Loran Marilyn ,gi .1 1 if 'V I l Baglwful How about a game? Motl1er's little helpers Help Needed Thot's 'the Mombo? Don Sandra I va We from High sane time Klan 02111 the class of '55, Orion Community School, being of mind most of the do hereb make r Y 1 publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all willsheretofore made by us. To the Supt. and Faculty Members: To MR. MERCER, a school with expandable walls to take care of the increasing enroll- ment. To MR. CRAIG, a tele- type machine in every class room so he doesn t have to use the P. A. System so often. To MR. KUHN, some agricultural shop boys who will stay in the ag. shop. To MR. MEYER, a band without any football players taken out of it when it plays at half time intermission at football games. To MR. HOPPER, a freshman football team that doesn't flunk out the first six weeks. To MR. PLUNKETT, a car instead of his PLYMOUTH. To MR. CLARK, a winning ticket at the Orion drawing on Wednesday night. To MISS WARREN, an operating manual for the movie proiector. To MR. DE MERS, a math. room far away from the coke machine and the girls shower room. To MRS. RYE, a library with books that stay in the right place all of the time. To MRS. FRITZ, a house at the bottom of a hill used for class play parties so no one's car is coasted down the hill. To MRS. ADDIS, a smaller bookkeeping class and a shorthand class that will read, read, read. To MR. DE LA PAZ, a football team that has good, instead of mediocre blockers. To the Custodians: To MR. COULTER, automatic sweepers to clean out the dirt .from beneath the bleachers in the gym. To MR. WHITAKER, an endless belt to carry out the empty milk cartons from the cafeteria. To the COOKS, the ability to serve as well in the future as they have in the past. To the BUS DRIVERS, to each one a new bus to drive on better roads. To the Classes! The JUNIORS, our ability to know what to say, when, and where to say it. The SOPHOMORES, our ability to sell the most tickets ever sold to a iunior class play. The FRESHMAN, our ability to graduate in iust four years. To the Orion High School, another class like the class of I955. To the Student Body: I, LORAN ANDERSON, will my ability to center a football straight to Dave Kuhn. I, DONALD ATKINSON, will my ability to sleep in English class to anyone who needs the sleep. I, RODNEY ATWELL, will my ability to make touchdowns to all the backfield men of the foot- ball team of I956. I, SHIRLEY BARKER, will my pleasant smile to Jim Tollerud. Ir JACKIE BREECHER, will my freckles to Jane Wilson. I, JO ANNE BROWN, will my cheer-leading ways to Jackie Rugh. I, ROBERT CARLSON, will my height and studious ways to Jim Hiatt. I, PAUL JOHNSON, will my curly hair to John Martin Leaf. l, MARILYN KELEHER, will my ability to get along with the boys to Caroline Dykeman. I, MARVIN KLUNDT, will my ability to run the mile to Art Schroeder. I, MELVIN KLUNDT, will my ability to play football with a broken hand to Ralph Boney. I, CHARLES LA BEE, will my 'bright' eyes to Bob Cooper. I, VERNITA LARSON, will my high-pitched giggle to Bill Rhodenbaugh. I, AVIS LONG, will my interest in horses to Shelby Betcher. I, SHIRLEY LUNDBERG, will my ability to be editor of the Oracle to anyone who is capable of handling it. I, SHIRLEY MAELTZER, will my long hair to Joyce Kindelsperger. I, DONALD MCATEE, will my small physique to Ronnie Mundt. I, JOANNA MEIRHAEGHE, will my interest in Tom Owen's dances to Cheryl Welch. I, RICHARD PARRISH, will my large structure to Bob Seys. I, JANET PETERSON, will my ability to get first in State to Sue Lawson. I, MAHLON PETERSON, will my ability to know a ioke for any purpose to anyone wishing to be comical. I, WAYNE REHN, will my studious ways and athletic ability to Jim Bumann. We, MARILYN and PEARL SCHNEIDER, will our singing ability to anyone who can carry a tune. I, TED SEABLOOM, will my ability to have Happy Birthday' sung to me everyday to anyone who wants to be sung to. I, PATRICIA SMITH, will my interest in square dancing to Sharon Leathers. I, CHARLES STEPHENS, will my ability to be very carefree but also an A student to Darrell Edson. I, FRANK SUNDEEN, will my gas truck to anyone who likes to have gas. I, ROBERT THOLL, will my bookkeeping practice set to anyone who will pay 3.80 for it. I, MARY VAN HOUTTE, will my 5 brothers and 2 sisters to Kay Palmgren. I, GARY WIEGEL, will my ability to get out of study hall to Corky Malmen. I, JO CRAIG, will my interest in Atwells to Karen Rhodenbaugh. I, CAROL DE ROCKER, will my ability to look innocent at all times to Mary Jo Brodd. I, FRANKLIN EDMUND, will my ability to be a rich farmer to anyone who is agriculturally minded. I, GARY FULLERTON, will my ability to try and take pictures of athletic events to Rav Anderson. ' I, ALAN GUSTAFSON, will my Rock Island girl friends to Roger Woodley. I, WILLIAM GUSTAFSON, will my ability to keep away from the girls to Kenny Hamerlinck. I, DENNIS HAMERLINCK, will my truck to the stage crew of 1956 senior class to haul proper' ties for the play. I, JUDITH HAMILTON, will my white bucks to Faye Hill. I, JERRY HARDIN, will my black Angus to Scott Mcwhinney who raises Hereford. I, RUTH HARDIN, will my ability to tell iokes to anyone on the dead side. I, JAMES HILL, will my polite ways to Jim Budd. I, KAREN HOLMES, will my collection of 'mad' insects to Natalie Swanson. I, SANDRA HURDEL, will my interest in big, tough football players to Jean Webster. I, BENHARD JOHNSON, will my ability to drive my '49 Ford with one hand while on dates, to Dick Atwell. I, BETTE ANN JOHNSON, will my blond hair to Linda Jones. --- ov - 'Z X - -N . 655 R S D Q Q Q After working many hours on the class prophe- cy I began to feel drowsy, pretty soon I was sound asleep. Soon I found myself racing down the super highway in my new l970 sports car, that I had just gotten the day before from RUTH HARDlN'S factory. When I arrived at Orion I saw a lot of cars parked along main street. I parked my car and went in to see what the big attraction was. To my surprise I found some of my classmates in BOB CARLSON'S Hot Rod Shop, having a good time after such a lang separation. His top me- chanic BOB THOLL was discussing football with COACH PARRISH. WAYNE REHN and JERRY HARDIN had their hot rod in for a checkup be- cause they were driving in the big race on Sun- day. I found out from BILL GUSTAFSON that they were planning a cross country race and were going to leave right away. Bill asked me if I wanted to ride with him and l accepted. While he was getting a final checkup on his car I went for a walk down the street. The first corner I came to I saw DOCTOR DON MCATEE and his assistant SHIRLEY BARKER. They both said they liked dental work. AVIS LONG, an airline hostess, had iust come in from a flight from Maine, one of her passengers was JACKIE BREECHER who is a teacher in Maine. When I got back to the Hot Rod Shop, Bill was ready to leave. We left Orion for the west coast in high hopes of seeing some more classmates, and especially to bring home the trophy. We hqdn'f gone far when we came to a small town where we stopped to eat. We found a nice little restaurant that was called, 'FRANK'S place, we went in and found that FRANK SUN- DEEN was the proprietor. He told us that his chief cook and bottle washer was JIM HILL. Frank walked out to our car with us and while we were talking lie pointed out a big store. There was a big sign over the door which read, Kl..UNDT and KLUNDT' Furniture. Frank told us that MARVIN and MELVIN were doing very well in their store. Their furniture designers were BETTE ANN JOHNSON and DENNIS HAMER- LINCK. As we started out again and was speeding down the road we saw a sign that read, LUND- BERG'SCHlCKEN FARM. Weremembered Shirley saying that she wanted to live on a farm. We saw, SHIRLEY LUNDBERG'S name on the mailbox and knew it was her farm. We were hungry at supper time and stopped at a night club. The neon sign was blinking, WlEGEL'S HARMONY CLUB. When we were seated and were waiting for our supper we read - 61444 Pflvplww the entertainment sheet. On the top of the sheet was the featured singer, we were happy to see JO ANNE BROWN'S name. Also on the program was SANDRA HURDEL'S, SANETTES,' which included,JUDY HAMlLTON,MICKEY KELEHER, JOANNE MEIRHAEGHE, JO CRAIG, and VER- NITA LARSON. Featured for the evenings danc- ing was OTTO'S HEP CATS , under the direc- tion of MAHLON PETERSON. We left there after an enjoyable evening. At 4:00 P.M. one afternoon, we saw a couple of teachers helping little kids on the bus. As we sped by we saw MARY VAN HOUTTE and JANET PETERSON. We didn't have time to stop, so we iust waved. We passed the Triple A Ranch' that Frank told us about, belonging to ROCKY ATWELL, LOREN ANDERSON and DON ATKINSON. When we arrived at Denver, Colorado, they were celebrating the birthday of their governor, CHARLES STEPHENS. When we saw him he was riding, along with his secretary, PAT SMITH, in the head car. The next day we arrived in California in time for the Rose Bowl game. We were far ahead of the other drivers, so we decided to see the game. Much to our surprise, we saw the top player to be CHARLES LA BEE. After the game, we attended the crowning of the queen. When the crown was placed on CAROL DE ROCKER, we were. proud to have had her as a classmate. Her attendants were PEARL and MARILYN SCHNEIDER. On one of the floats we saw Professor HOLMES who is the Professor of Philosophy at the Uni- versity of California. Taking pictures of the parade for the Daily News was GARY FULLERTON, the top photo- grapher at the DailyNews. We saw his assistants, FRANK EDMUND and ALAN GUSTAFSON as they left to get pictures of the racers at the end of the run. When Bill and I arrived back where we had left the car, we saw the other drivers. We went over to congratulate them and found BENHARD JOHN- SON and PAUL JOHNSON. When it was time to award the trophy, we saw SHIRLEY MAELTZER coming toward us. She told us we were the winners. We had not only won the cup, but had seen many of our old class- mates. I awoke to the sound of music coming from my radio. I heard, Friends, this is your old buddy, TED SEABLOOM, back here in Orion, bringing you the top five on Dreamarama. 41- I . AF N BDDAIQILA We, the Senior Class, wish to express our appreciation to the following business establishments who helped us with donations for the publishing of this yearbook. OSCO STORE-Grocery-Dry Goods-Hard- ware, Osco, Illinois PARRISH FEED 8. SERVICE, Osco, Illinois STATE BANK OF OSCO, Osco, Illinois JOHNSTON LUMBER CO., Osco, Illinois VINSTRAND BROS., Osco, Illinois WES'S SERVICE STATION, Osco, Illinois LYNN IMPLEMENT CO., Lynn Center, III. BRODD MOTOR CO., Andover, Illinois RED 8. WHITE STORE, Andover, Illinois CARLSON'S GROCERY STORE, Andoyer, III. ANDOVER-ORION FEED 8 FARM SUPPLY Andover, Illinois ORION CLEANERS, Orion, Illinois STATE BANK OF ORION, Orion, Illinois NORTON STORE, Orion, Illinois G. E. COULTER AGENCY, Orion, Illinois H. F. ANDERSON STORE, Orion, Illinois SWANSON HARDWARE, Orion, lllinois THE ORION TIMES, Orion, Illinois ORION TOOL, DIE, 8. MACHINE CO., Orion, Illinois TENNANT IMPLEMENT, Orion, Illinois DUANE'8. GARY MALMEN'S BARBER SHOP, Orion, Illinois HARDIN SALES 8. SERVICE, Orion, Illinois SMITTY'S MIDWAY, Orion, Illinois HIWAY LIVESTOCK 8. FEED, Orion, Illinois ORION STANDARD SERVICE, Orion, Illinois A-C-E HOME MARKET, Orion, Illinois SHERRARD POWER SYSTEM, Orion, Illinois ERICKSON VARIETY STORE, Orion, Illinois ANDERSON HOME FURNISHINGS, Orion, III. HAWLEY MOTOR CO., Orion, Illinois BLACKSMITHING 8. WELDING, Orion, III. PAT'S PLUMBING 8. HEATING, Orion, III. CHERRY SALES 8. SERVICE, Orion, Illinois SUNDEEN SERVICE, Orion, Illinois CHELSTROM LUMBER, Orion, Illinois TAMME PRODUCE, Orion Illinois SCHROEDER TRACTOR SERVICE, Orion, III. L. D. PORTER, Orion, Illinois P. D. PETERSON, Lynn Center, Illinois R. L. PETERSON, Lynn Center, Illinois PETERSON'S STORE, Lynn Center, Illinois MARGE'S BEAUTY SHOP, Lynn Center, III. OSCAR PETERSON AND'SON, Orion, Illinois HENRY SERVICE CO., Osco, Illinois DR. C. L. CLARK, Orion, lllinois GINNY'S BTY. 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