Orland Park High School - Hi Lander Yearbook (Orland Park, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1950 volume:

7? , qw ,,,, THE 1950 HI LANDQR 0 A I n V XQ' xy fb Q Q' -f 4 Q11 H29 Jef' 5 air? pkg grad! ORLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS WHAT a high school graduate knows is no more important than what he is. Success in life requires initiative, thoroughness, perseverance, and ability to work har- moniously with other people. Young people who plan a yearbook and carry on the project to a successful conclusion thereby develop these four qualities of character. This is the first value of such an undertaking. But a good yearbook also builds school loyalty and strengthens student morale. It enables the student to see his school in perspective-as one on the outside looking in. This experience has two positive effects: first, it makes him proud of his school today, and second, it encourages him to seek ways to make it still better in the future. May the Orland Community High School produce many more such books in years to come! VIRGIL HENRY 'A W 2'w?f.g ' N. . 4 f f 1 4. s ,, f ff' W X My ,f ,WL , 8 f -EW' . -- ,g,pff.1L,1F.XW W , - K f W, ,w y Je K- 1 rg . R W Q w kg. f Q 1. 1 3, 4 k .M.f.r2v THE UMPIRES ADMINISTRATION The administration of the Orland Park Pun- lic Schools is conducted by Dr. Virgil Henry. I Dr. Henry has done much to promote the Orland Park Schools and to provide the best pos- sible education for the students. To accomplish this he has drawn upon his extensive educational training which includes a Bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University, a Masters degree from the University of lllinois and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Columbia Uni- versity. He has had fifteen years of teaching expe- rience, eight of which have been in the adminis- trative field. DR. VIRGIL HENRY Sllfililillldflflflll of 01-fam! Park Schooli The Orland Park Schools are most fortunate to have for their Boards of Education a conscientious, capable, and hardworking group to conduct the necessary business of making the Orland Park Schools as good as they can possibly be. They are to be com- mended highly for the full co-operation that they have given to the administration of the schools. High School Board Members are: Mr. Edward Gee, Mr. Owen Maue, Mr. Ralph Town, Mr, Willitiin R. Blew, and Mr. Howard Cooper. Grade School Board Members are: Mr. Franklin Loebe, Mrs. Margaret Loebe, and Mr. Richard Farr. Left to right: William R. Blew, Margaret Loehe, Franklin E. Loebe, Richard O. Farr, Owen Maize, Howard Cooper, Ralph L. Town. CMr. Edward A. Gee, absent.J FACULTY The year 1949-1950 at Orland High School was a memorable one because of the many changes it brought-not the least of which were four new faculty members and a new superintendent. The new- comers fitted into the system nicely, and the faculty enjoyed a particu- larly harmonious year. Mrs. Dorothy Loebe, who was our sec- retary for the past year and Mrs. Maxine Pasmore our newly acquired secretary are the able and efficient workers of the office staff. Besides their regular tasks they are cheerful friends to everyone who stops in at the office at any time. VIOLET BllVllNl Co fn mercial Slmffer WILLIAM BROWN Suienrer 6 Phyrifaf Elfltfdffflfl HILDA GEUTHER Home Econo nzi.:.r 6 Sclenre JOY HISER Englirb 6 Sofia! Studier THERESE HOLGER Englirb 6 Pbyrica! Education JOHN JORSTAD Industrial Arts 6 Phyrical Education DELPHINE LIPECKI Mathemalicy ELSIE PAULSEN Muric WILLIAM PRITCHARD Englirh 6 Spanirh . 5 . 74a Ula! gd! game THE crowd was in an uproar-it was a hit through the infield, and the runner was safe on first base. They were excited because the first yearbook had been put in their hands. It had finally reached first base. This is a book about the students of our school - of their work and recreation. It was edited to please you and to enable you to remember the students of Orland Park High. We, the staff of the first HI LANDOR to be published, dedicate this book to YOU - the reader of this book. af L QJL5. 5' 7 THE PLAYERS K, OFFICERS V. Bimm, sponsorg W. Keuch president, R. Town, treasurer, C. Peterson, vice president, N Terrell, secretary. I ARTHUR ADAMS Student Council, 4, Secretary of Sophomore Class, Vice- president of Junior Class, Hi Landor Staff, 4, Senior Class Play, Acrorg junior Class Play, Actorg Prom Committee, Hall Guard, 2-3, Legion Oratorical Con- test, 4. KAREN BUCK junior Class Play, Promprer, Chorus, 4, Operetra, 4. BARBARA CALLAHAN Senior Class Play, Actress, Chorus, 2, F.H.A., lg Librarian, 3. 3 . TEAM RS' F 1950 MARIE DULL F.H.A., 1. RAY ESTAND Hi Landor Staff, 4, Senior Class Play, Stage, Junior Class Play, Actor, Baseball, l-2-3-41 Football, 2-3-4, Basketball, 25 Operetta, 4 CStagebg Orchestra, 25 Hall Guard, 2-3. GLORIA GEE Hi Landor Staff, 4, Senior Class Play, Actress, Junior Class Play, Actress, Banquet Committee, Cheerleader, 3, Orchestra, 1-2, Secre- tary of F.H.A., 1. JUNE JACKSON Chorus 1. WARREN KEUCH Student Council, 1-2, Vice-president, 3, President of Class, 1-2-3-4, Senior Class Play, Actor: Baseball, 1-2-3-4, Basketball, 1-2-3-41 Captain 4, Hall Guard, 2-3. MARY ANN LARIMORE Senior Class Play, Actress, F.H.A., 1g Librarian, 3. BOB MANNING Hi Landor Staff, 4, Senior Class Play, Stage, junior Class Play, Stage, Manager of Athletics, Base- ball, 2-3 Football, 3-4-Basketball, 1-2- 3-4, Hall Guard, 2. ARTHUR NOVAK Junior Class Play, Stage, Basketball, 2-3, Manager of Ath- letics, Baseball, 1. SENIOR CHARLES PETERSON Student Coun- cil, 1- President 3, Vice-president of Class, 2-4, Hi Landor Staff, 4, Senior Class Play, Actor, Junior Class Play, Actor, Prom Committee, Manager of Athletics, Baseball 2, Basketball 2, Librarian, 2, Hall Guard, 3, Legion Oratorical Contest, 4. DON PRICE President of Student Council, 4, Senior Class Play, Actor, Baseball, 2-3-4, Football, 3-4, Captain 4, Basketball, 2-3-4, Study Hall Moni- tor, 4. DELORES RAUCH Chorus, 2. FLOYD RAUCH Hi Landor Staff, 4, Senior Class Play, Actor, Junior Class Play, Actor, Baseball, l-2-3-4, Football. 3-4, Basketball, 1-2-3-4. HAROLD ROGERS junior Class Play. Actor, Baseball, 1-2, Basketball, l-2, Operetta, 4 CStage7, Movie Projector Operator, 2, Hall Guard, 2. JOE RUST Baseball, l-2-5-4, Fooiball, 5, Basketball, 2-3-4. EVELYN SAYERS Reflector Staff, 4, Senior Class Play, Actress, junior Class Play, Actress, Banquet Committee, 3, Chorus, l-2-3-4, Operetta, 5, Study Hall Monitor, 4, Librarian, 3, Hall Guard, 3. GERTRUDE SCHALLER Chorus, 1-2- 3-4, Operetta, 1. F 1950 BETTY SCHULDT Chorus, l-2, Operetta, 3, F.H.A., l, Camera Club, 5. WILFRED SCHULDT Junior Class Play, Stage, Hall Guard, 2. KARL SMITH Senior Class Play, Actor, junior Class Play, Actor, Prom Committee, Banquet Committee, Initia- tion Committe, Baseball, 3-4, Football, 3-4, Chorus, 2, Operetta, 3, Orchestra, 2, Study Hall Monitor, 4, Legion Ora- torical Contest, 4. ELAINE SPIESS Senior Class Play, Actress, junior Class Play, Prompter, Initiation Committee, Chorus, 4, F.H.A., 5. BARBARA TALMAGE Treasurer of Student Council, 4, Secretary of Fresh- man Class, Senior Class Play, Actress, Junior Class Play, Actress, Chorus, 3-4, Operetta, 3, F.H.A., 1-4, Hall Guard, 2. NATALIE TERRELL Treasurer of Student Council, 2, Secretary of Class, 3-4, Hi Landor Staff, 4, Reflector Staff, 4, Junior Class Play, Actress, Chorus, 3-4, Operetta, 3, Orchestra, 4, F.H.A., l-4, Hall Guard, 2. SHIRLEY THOMAS Hi Landor Staff, 4, Reflector Staff, 4, Senior Class Play, Actress, Initiation Committee, Chorus, 1-2-4, Operetta, I-2-4, F.H.A., l. BOB TOWN Treasurer of Class, 2- 3-4, Hi Landor Staff, 4, Senior Class Play, Actor, junior Class Play, Stage, Prom Committee, Initiation Committee, Baseball, 2, Football, 3-4, Basketball, 2-3, Operetta, 4 CStageJ, Orchestra, 2-4, Movie Projector Operator, 1-2-3-4, Study Hall Monitor, 4, Librarian, 2-3, Hall Guard, 2-3. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS J. Kaufman, president, W. Pritch 5 l l ard, sponsor, R. Price, vice presi dent, A. Blew, secretary CM. ef Sandmann, treasurer, absent.J fl The junior Class has worked hard all year trying to raise money for the junior-Senior Prom, which we gave on May 15. During the year we presented a play entitled Heart Trouble, which was a farce in three acts. A Sweetheart Ball was given in February, cli- maxed by the crowning of Phyllis Yunker as Queen, and Charles Peterson as King. Everyone had fun at the Barn Dance we gave in the fall. We all Worked hard selling refreshments at the basketball games. We received our graduation rings on the fourth of April, and are looking forward eagerly to receiving our diplomas next year. Charlene Ahlrep Judith Anderson Edith Bakosh Carolyn Beck Diana Bengston Elaine Bernardini Ann Blew Larry Borgo Norman Braun Donald Brown 012s THE SUBS Kenneth Cooper Audrey Cowan Donna Cowan john Doss Carl Gallina Nick Gallina Eugene Golden Jerry Granat Bette Hodotowicz James Husak James Kaufman Sharon Knight Evangeline Lach Richard Lorenz Jenevra Mather Robert Piper Robert Price Geraldine Rickerman Robert Rust Roberta Rust William Sandmann Mary jean Sandmann Shirley Schlosser i Elaine Schuldt Henry Steinly James Thomas Marjorie Yunker SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS E. Paulsen, sponsor, A. Creer, president, P. Hodorowicz, secre- tary, P. Yunker, treasurer, A. Aul- wurm, vice president. The Class of '52, sponsored by Mrs. Elsie Paulsen, produced one major activity during the 1949-50 school year. This was the annual mas- querade dance held in the school gym on Hal- loween. In addition to dancing to Paul Witt's music, all the customary Halloween paraphernalia -witches' den, graveyard, ghost house, etc.-made a gruesome sight. The Sophomores are also proud of their class basketball team for winning the 1949-50 intra- mural basketball tournament. The team was com- posed of Stuart Bowyer, C., Le Roy Kramer, F., Tom Dudek, F.g Jim Tomlinson, G., and Bob Lebens, G. Substitutes for the game were Dudley Buck, Jim Dwinnell, Don Collier, Sonny Simrell, and Walter Bernard. Warren Ahnell Audrey Aulwurm Shirley Bennett Don Bergman Walter Bernard Harold Bicek Stuart Bowyer Evelyn Brandau 0140 SPECTATORS Dudley Buck Marcia Callahan Rose Cihak Genevieve Collier Arthur Creer Tom Dudek james Dwinnell Pat Gimber Raymond Hambricl-1 Phyllis Hodorowicz Joanne Hood Doris Knight LeRoy Kramer Robert Lebens Richard Manning jean McAnaugh Gerald Myrick Francis O'Btien Edna Rauch Marvin Rauch James Ricciardone Betty Show Sonny Simrell joan Sippel Sharon Talmage james Tomlinson Richard Witkop FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS T. Cosentino, president, P. Ebel- ing, treasurer, G. Price, vice presidentg P. Bettenhausen, secre- taryg J. Hiser, sponsor. Lester Beccue Marion Bell Phyllis Bettenhausen Marjorie Cole Mary Alice Collier Tony Cosentino Wendell Doctor Richard Dunham Paul Ebeling The 1949-1950 Freshmen Class, sponsored by Miss Joy Hiser, consists of thirty-nine stu- dents, seventeen girls and twenty-two boys. The Hrst few weeks in school were spent acquiring a knowledge of the high school routine. A skating party sponsored by the class was given October 17, 1949. The class is very proud of the several freshmen who played on the basketball team. The candidates chosen by the freshmen class for king and queen of the Sweetheart Ball, given by the junior Class, were Frances Sandmann and Paul Ebeling. Lester Beccue as reporter for the class furnished all the news for the school paper. Our class is looking forward to our next few years at Orland Park Community High School. ROCKIES Gail Elliott Raul Garcia Donald Gittleson Arlene King Gerard Kowalczylc Lois Kramer Eleanor Larimore Ann Marie Lehr Donald Lorenz Ray Nygaard johnnye Oglesby Robert Paquette Kenneth Peterson Gary Price Wilbur Rauch Carol Reiher Reynoltl Reinsma Cora Rietveltl jeaninne Roth Robert Roth Frances Sandmann Bill Schrader Douglas Scott George Slager Allen Uthe jere Vaneli Esther Wliite ff' Q V A 'vaiwf' I-,jggnj f' H ' 1, ,..Ji,k, . N, S ' Y-s M1-Va Wf .1 Q' 21 A A-:H - 'S -f 'P-H WW '.' . 41Qv- , u Qs 'N .. '-'f- gwgu w 9 ' -A --Ah IN THE -I. ' 'Si 'X' -A M KN-x ' H-.V v-A MA., mn. M 1 .4 Af, WN ., vv . w, '.,5rwM' nf' - -1 MM. fywgfwu A-' 1, W- ' M. .NH M NNN K wX 'N+f- 1 K., . A vv. 1 '..,.w,L,2b ' X-. ' . - A NA mam, -9. x . - . . W ww' , -QNL, ..,g M W 'A . .. I ., ,K 'gi I Mx' ' L-- Qi 4. . iw, M, Q. 4 ' if :JN M' ,vc-I BLEACHERS The The The The THE 1950 H sponsor and editor conferring. finance department deep in thought. editorial department getting instructions. class reporters busy preparing copy. Cf! GRE an in I LANDOR STAFF Editor ............ Bnrineri Manager ..... Arr't. Bnrinerr Manager .... . . Sales Manager ........ Finance Manager .... Aetiifitier Editor ...... Arft. Actirvitier Editor. Sports Editor ........ Clair Editor. . . Senior Editor ..... jnnior Reporter .... Sophomore Reporter. . . Frerbnian Reporter. . . Grade School Reporter. . Charles Peterson . . .Arthur Adams .Robert Manning . . . . .Gloria Gee . . . . Floyd Rauch . .Shirley Thomas Bette Hodorowicz . . . . . .Ray Estand . . . .Robert Town . . . .Natalie Terrell .Marjorie Yunker . .Warren Ahnell . . . .Lois Kramer .johnnye Oglesby From September through April, we were busy preparing our edition of the HiLandor. Our first job was to choose the staff for the yearbook.This was done during the first few weeks of school. After this was completed we began to establish a schedule for the year, our first pictures were taken in the middle of November. A major factor in the publication of the yearbook was the choosing of the covers. This was done late in 1949. From our many conferences with Mr. Ste- phenson, the photographer, we learned how to set up the dummy, to mount pictures, and to prepare the copy. The dummy was then sent to the printer and engraver for completion. From identifying pictures, writing copy, to soliciting patrons we worked in the hopes of put- ting out a fine yearbook. Now that we have hn- ished our job our wish is that the HiLandor will continue for a long time. X . E 15 2' WZ . i 1 I The The M it 'EO H . x.. ,. ,, . R' 3 vqal class reporters resting. 'Ihe sponsor and editors discussing a problem Etlitor-in-Chief. . . . . . department heads assembled for a meeting. The reporters taking notes. NEWSPAPER STAFF Diana Bengston Auoeiate Etlitor. . . .... Don Brown Feature Eflitor .... Sportr Etlitor. . . . . .Ann Blew ......Bob Price Nltzhe-op Etlitor. . . .... Donna Cowan Art Etlitor ..... Goriiper ........ . . .Bill Sandmann .. ..... . ???? Bf1.ti1ie.1',f Manager .... ,... L arry Borgo School Reporter .... . . .Audrey Cowan Senior Reporter .... . . .Evelyn Sayers jzfriior Reporter ..... . . .Roberta Rust Sophomore Reporter. . . . . .-Ioan Sippel Frerhrzmrz Reporter .............. Lester Beccue Grtitle School Reporteri' ................. Karen Lebens, David Morlock, Eileen Weber Moxie Reporter ............... Shirley Thomas Science Reporters' ..................,.. . . . . . . . .Jean McAnaugh, Phyllis Hodorowicz Shop . . . .................. Richard Manning Social Stittlier. . . ...... Rose Cihak 1'VIf1therrztztie.t .......,...,..... Ann Marie Lehr The newly formed newspaper staii had one main problem confronting them. Before the iirst issue of the paper could be published they would have to obtain a suitable name for it. Mr. Pritch- ard decided to run a contestg students could enter names that they thought might be appropriate, and the person that submitted the winning name would receive a free one-year subscription to the paper. Carol Hallgren, a grade school pupil in Mr. Buchanans room submitted the winning name. Finally, the day arrived when work could begin on the paper itself. Copies were Cand still arel run off on the office mimeograph machine, and the first issue was put on sale, for live cents per copy, on Friday, September 30, 1949. The paper is known as the Orland High Reflector. 0210 A TRIPLE TO CENTER The orchestra added another member to its family this year. The director, Mrs. Paulsen, not only conducts a first orchestra, but also a begin- ners' class known as Orchestra Il. Instruction is offered in violin, cello, piano, and drums. The department has several instruments available to students desiring to use them. During the year Orchestra I furnished music at all of the school plays, participated in the Christmas Concert and provided music for both the Grade and High School Commencement pro- grams. The members of the Orchestra joined the Chorus in a trip downtown to see the Operetta The Merry Widow which proved both enter- taining and educational. Each of these activities tend to form profit- able leisure time habits, teach a willingness to co-operate and accept responsibilityg all steps to- ward good citizenship. ORLAND PARK SCHOOL BAND L. Borgo, L. Jorgensen, R. Estand, P. Hodorowicz, W. Rauch, N. Terrell, H. Bicek, R. Town, E. Lach, S. Knight, M. Yunker, S. Thomas, D. Morlock, N. Lach. 'lop Row: ll. Bakosh, S. Thomas, B. Talmage, D. Bengston, J. Anderson, N. Terrell, M. Yunker, C. Beck, E. Brandau, A. Lehr. Second Row: E. Sayers, A. Blew, E. Lach, C. Rietveld, J. Oglesby, B. Show, L. Kramer, E. White, S. Knight, M. Cole. lfirst Row: D. Knight, G. Sthaller, J. Sippel, K. Buck, G. Riclterman, J. Mather, R. Rust, A. King, Roth. C H O R U S The chorus group, under the direction of Mrs. Elsie Paulsen, consists of thirty-six boys and girls. The operetta Hansel and Greteln was given by the chorus group for the Christmas program. The group under the guidance of Mrs. Paul- sen is held daily for those who have an interest in music but who do not take the course in music appreciation. The Music Department purchased a new rec- ord player which was bought from the proceeds of last years operettas. The chorus group went to see the operetta The Merry Widow. The policeman warns the maid, the librarians and the Duff-Wilsons. Mrs. Bimrn and Miss Hiser helping Ray Estand put up the stage curtain. Julia giving Pongo a spot of tea and Uncle Fred and Crumpet stare. julia glares at her parents while Wilbur and Judge Basher are unconcerned. SENIOR CLASS PLAY UNCLE FRED FLITS BY Presented on the night of November 18. l949 by the Class of l95O. Charles Peterson as Pongo, a young lawyer Arthur Adams as Crumpet, who helps Pongo Karl Smith as Uncle Fred, who has other ideas Gloria Gee as julia Parker, a girl in distress Warren Keuch as Wilbur, who is julia's distress Don Price as Mr. Parker, Julias father Evelyn Sayers as Mrs. Parker, julia's mother Floyd Rauch as Judge Basher, her grandfather Elaine Spiess as Lady Dtilf-Wilson, investigates Shirley Thomas as Mary, her daughter Mary Ann Larimore as Miss Spencer, a .librarian Barbara Callahan as Miss Dougal, a librarian Barbara Talmage as the maid at Mitching Hill Robert Town as the policeman on a hurried call An English dialogue play in three hilarious acts. The play starts when Uncle Fred drags his protesting nephew Pongo into a completely strange house. The bewildered maid leaves the house and meets Julia Parker coming in. Julia has come to meet her grandfather to straighten out her troubles with Wilbur. Mr. and Mrs. Parker arrive on the scene and they are under the impression that Pongo is a dangerous criminal. Uncle Fred adds insult to injury and poor Pongo is tied up until judge Basher gets to the mansion. Crumpet tried to help his friend and has the Dulf-Wilsons com- ing to investigate the situation. All ends well after Miss Dougal and Miss Spencer, the librarians, tell of Pongo's true character. The final scene has Pongo directing the policeman to Mitching Hill. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY HEART TROUBLE Presented on the night of March Bl by the Class of 1951. Charlene Ahlrep as jo Salisbury, cosmetic fiend Judy Anderson as Nella Adanis, an astrologer Donna Cowan as Roxanne Rayniond, a man-hater Roberta Rust as Drusilla Gibbs, a news.woman Marjorie Yunker as Claribel Baker, hotel owner Ann Blew as Martha Mason, suspicious young lady Diana Bengston as Zelda Sanderson, her friend Carl Gallina as Otto, the hotel bellboy Larry Borgo as Roy Roberts, Zelda's fiance Robert Rust as Ronald Randolph, Martha's fiance Richard Lorenz as Bob Roberts, Roy's uncle Jenevra Mather as Rosa Rosabelle, an actress At that point, I want you all to . . Roy lands in a hot kettle of fish when Rosa materializes out of his past and he finds that Zelda is jealous as the result of an article in the local gossip sheet connecting the two. Ronald tries to help him out but becomes involved with Martha. Rosa appears at the hotel and blackmails Roy and later his Uncle Bob whom she has known in the past. Nella tries to find a solution by reading the stars and telling all the hotel guests to leave. Clari- bel becomes enraged and jo forlorne-all the inter- esting people are leaving. A happy ending is reached when Drusilla informs Rosa that she has some unsavory information about Rosas past. She reveals to the hotel guests the fact that she is the editor of the gossip sheet and clears Roy of sus- picion. All ends well. Just who is R.R.? A lady has to live somehow. Not the camera, jim, the book, the book! Don't deny it-your initials are R.R. too. .250 . Qiuggj lrllflllgltlffififk it F . H . A . The F.H.A. this year, under the direction of In December we went downtown to see a Mrs. Geuther, gave a bake sale and sold all sorts Christmas pageant at the Museum of Science and of greeting cards as a means of making money for lndustry and also went to Marshall Fields to view the club. different rooms and furniture. Seated: H. Geuther, sponsorg -1. Anderson, presidentg J. Sippel, vice president, M. Cole, secretary: M. Callahan, treasurerg N. Terrell. Standing: B. Talmage, R. Cihalt, C. Reiher, P. Gimber, G. Rickerman, B. Show, C. Rietveld, E. Brandau, P. Bettenhausen, G. Collier, J. Ogleshy, S. Talmage, R. Rust, 1. Hood. .26. STUDENT The Orland Park Student Council has been very active this year. It has sponsored several student activities, sold pennants, etc. It is a mem- ber of the South Suburban Congress of Student Councils and has sent representatives to all the meetings of this organization. Also for the first time in the history of the Orland Park High School, the council sent two representatives to the annual state convention at Peoria, Illinois. They were Diana Bengston and Don Price. COUNCIL Not only has the council provided entertain- ment, it has assisted Dr. Henry in important school matter such as study hall problems, tardiness, and many others. The council also drew up a Constitution which they referred to the faculty and student body for ratification. It was accepted and put into effect. It is our sincere hope that this group will continue to be as active and efficient as it has been this past year. Seated: L. Kramer, B. Talmage, D. Bengston, D. Price, Miss D. Lipecki, Dr. Henry. Standing: R. Lebens, E. Golden, M. Collier, E. Lach, W. Doctor, M. Rauch, A. Adams, W. Rauch. , E 4 in if 311 0270 THE FANS AT PLAY A cross section of the students as they cheer the team on to victory. Orland hopes the crowds will grow larger the boys. and larger each year to hack up Mr. Brown loolts concerned ahout getting that ball in the air, but isn't Eleanor Larimore holding Bette Hodorowicz down? 'Tain't fair! This is the fate that befalls all those with too many tardy and alwsent slips. Art Adams just doe-sn't think it is as funny as Don, Floyd, and Bob do. After school, and we're off-like These handsome freshmen proved a herd of turtles. to their classmates that it is not too hard to look sharp, feel sharp, and be smart. 0280 4The above pictures from the 1949 prom were furnished through the cour- tesy of Rossi Studios of joliet.J juniar-Sfnivr Prom Friday, May 27, 1949 Orland Park Gymnasium Don Adams' Orchestra Southern Plantation Theme From the baseball diamond to the dance floor. That was true for many of the fellows at last years prom. The deep blue ceiling, the green covered walls, rose vined trel- lises made the Southern theme real- istic. The dance music of Don Adams and his Orchestra came from the porch at the north end of the gymnasium. UNI! 'hdtalii kllli, ibnilhltld M-1-. 'T kffgtflf, iv if . 1 ','1 . 9 A ,rv-. :P elm- f sk, K? Many honors have been achieved by the Orland Park High School students this year. ln the Oratory Contest, The Constitution of the United Statesf sponsored by the American Le- gion, Karl Smith, senior, took first honors and Lester Beccue, freshman, took second place. For their efforts and excellence in the art of speech, Karl Smith received a gold medal as a symbol of his achievement for his oration on The Consti- tution in a Changing Wtmrld, and Lester Beccue received the silver medal for his oration on Your Duties and Obligations as an American Citizen. Karl Smith then went on to compete in the re- gional contest at Harvey, where he took second place. These boys are to be congratulated for their Hne achievements. THE LIBRARY The Orland Park High School has taken strides this year to improve their school library. Library assignments are now more easily accessible through the new classification and filing system instituted this year. Also through the generosity and cooperation of the community, many new volumes have been donated to the library. Among these donations are the works by Thackeray and Studying in the study hall. Hugo, a collection of presidential messages and papers donated by Alice Einhorn, a group of his- torical fiction purchased from the Molly Reish memorial fund established by the American Legion Auxiliary, and several individual donations. Our aim is to enlarge our library and place it on a functional basis so that all may find information and enjoyment to suit their needs. M. Collier, A. Blew, and Miss Hiser checking the books in the library. 0310 Walking the plank in the Frankenstein has a customer. A pitcher trying his luck. House of Horror. Break the balloon and win a prize. The stage show is on. The beginning of Mule Tra THE FIESTA On February 18, 1950 a Fiesta was given by the yearbook staff to earn money to publish the first HiLandor. After careful planning we decided to raffle a subscription of the HiLandor, a Zenith radio and a hand crocheted bedspread made by Mrs. Estand. Chance books were sold weeks in advance so the raflie was sure to be a success. There were several short skits and acts held later in the evening for the enjoyment of anyone who was interested. Side shows, a fortune teller, a house of hor- ror, and many other booths were set up all around the auditorium. The Mexican theme was carried to the re- freshments. The main course was chili with side offerings of hot dogs and coffee. These refresh- ments prepared by the students and their sponsors, were sold during the evening. With hard work by the staff and a very good attendance by the public, everyone felt that the FIESTA had been a great success. . K . 4 V. M Q Ne .-I -T-9 'E if- U O FSR nf STARS OF T . q,..x,k :mmf HE GAME Third Row: R. Manning, Mgr., L. Borgo, D. Brown, R. Lorenz, J. Husak, R. Witkop, Coach Jorstad. Second Row: G. Price, R. Deasy, P. Ebeling, R. Estand, C. Gallina, D. Collier, J. Vanek, D. Buck, L. Beccue. First Row: T. Dudek, J. Kaufman, K. Smith, F. Rauch, D. Price, R. Town, E. Golden, J. Granat, R. Price. THE FOOTBALL SEASON SCORE BOARD of CONFERENCE GAMES Orland ....... 0 Sandwich Orland ....... 0 Plano . . . Orland ....... 12 Plainfield Orland ....... 6 Yorkville Orland ....... 13 Oswego . Football is a new sport at Orland High. This is the second year we have played football and the first year in the conference. Although our score board does not show it, there were several games played that were nip and tuck battles until the final quarter was over. All the underclassmen are looking forward to better seasons that are sure to come as Orland High increases its experience. They can be proud of their senior teammates who fought so hard for the blue and gold. Coach jorsrad, E. Golden, R. Lebens, lf. Rauch, T. Dudek, R. Price, R. Man- ning, Mgr. R. Rust, L. Kramer, D. Price, W, Keuch, J. Tom- linson. SENIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORE BOARD Orland ....... 38 Yorkville Orland ....... 44 Minooka . Orland ....... 46 Oswego . Orland ....... 48 Plainfield Orland ....... 48 Newark . Orland ....... 37 Yorkville Orland ....... 48 Minooka Orland ....... 44 Oswego . Orland ....... 54 Plainfield Orland ....... 50 Newark . Conference Tournament Orland ....... 44 Oswego . Orland ....... 39 Plainfield Orland ....... 37 Newark . The Eagle NA team had an exceptionally good season this year. Despite a slow start they wound up the season with 11 wins and 14 losses. In conference play, the final tally showed 5 wins and 5 losses. We also won 2 out of 3 games at the Conference Tournament to win the second place trophy. This is the first trophy won by Orland since entering the Fox Valley Conference. Much credit goes to Coach jorstad for pro- ducing two good teams at Orland High. Senior lettermen who played so well with undisputed fine sportsmanship were Warren Keuch, Don Price. and Floyd Rauch. They share the hopes of the team that the crowd keep getting bigger and bet- ter every year to cheer the boys on. 035: J. Husak, Mgr., S. Bowyer J. Dwinnell, G. Price, K Peterson, Coach jorstad. W. Schrader, D. Buck, L Beccue, A. Uthe, R. Dun- ham, N. Braun. R. Lorenz, R. Piper, E. Golden, R. Lebens, R. Price, P. Ebeling, T. Dudek JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The Orland Park B team played 19 games and of those they won 16 while losing only 3. In conference play we lost only two while winning the other 8. With this great record, our BU team was awarded a shining trophy, the first won, since the B team was organized. The complete seasons record is listed here. Nov Orland Yorkville Nov. 29 Orland ...... Lemont .... Dec. 2 Orland ...... Minooka Dec. 6 Orland ...... Beecher Dec. 9 Orland Oswego .... Dec. Orland ...... Fournier Dec. Dec. Dec. jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 036. Orland Orland Orland Orland Orland Orland Orland Orland Orland Orland ...... Orland Orland Orland Plainfield . . 26 Braidwood . 25 Alumni .... 10 Newark .... 21 Yorkville . . . 31 Fournier . . . 33 Minooka . . . 52 Oswego .... 16 Beecher . . . 52 Plainfield . . 31 Manteno . . . 12 Lemont .... 54 Newark . . . 29 ,wary QL, ,RI .pf BASEBALL Second row: Coach Jorstad, Manager jim Husak, Bob Lehens, Bob Rust, jim Kaufman, jerry Granat, Don Price, Stuart Bowyer, Bob Price. First row: Karl Smith, Floyd Rauch, Warren Keuch, LeRoy Kramer, John Doss, Dudley Buck, Don Collier, Ray Estand. Third Row: jim Husak, Jim Tomlinson, Kenneth Peterson, Gerard Kowalczyk. Second Row: Don Gittleson, Richard Hopkins, Gary Price, Bob Piper, Ray Hambrick. First Rovs: Paul Ebeling, Wilbur Rauch, Bill Schrader, Tony Cosentino, Don Lorenz, jere Vaneli. .3g. What are the prospects for this season, fellas? Oh, come now, it can't be as bad as all that' Baseball was greeted by a rainy season which prevented any home games to be played until May 1. On our home grounds the team has proven themselves successful in baseball. In baseball Orland had something new to look forward to, for this was the first year a Fox Valley Conference had been organized in the well- loved sport. With more than three-fourths of the team back for the 1950 season, Orland brightly looked forward to end a season with high honors in conference and tournament play. Senior boys playing their last season with Orland were Warren Keuch, captain and short- stop, Ray Estand, catcher, Karl Smith, pitcher Don Price and Floyd Rauch. April April April April May May May May May 0390 SCOREBOARD Orland Plano .. Orland Beecher Orland Yorkville Orland Newark . Orland Beecher Orland Minooka Orland Plano .. Orland Oswego . Orland Plainfield 40 M lean Qandmann Frances Sandmann , Diana Dengston, Ann Blew, Left to right: ary . f t , ' ' t Ef feline Lach. Sara Lynn Iibeling jean ixrtfxiltitihtiq, vault CHEERLEADERS Braving cold, wind, rain, and snow, the Or- land cheerleaders did an exceptionally fine job of leading the Eagles rooters at our football and bas- ketball games. During basketball season, Paul Ebelings sister, Sara Lynn, added a sparkle to the squad of girls chosen by vote from the student body in the fall. Every one will agree that there is nd 'race plus vital- nothing like feminine beauty a 3, ity to spur on the cheering. 0409 IN THE BULL PEN 1115! leaving? S0 mon? M1151 be fun, judging from the .rmilex Try it! Thatfr Carl all righf. Hope he maker it! Karlfs' 'ready for T.V.! GIRLS' GYM Every second and fifth period during the past year the gym became a no man's land as the girls took over. For the first time at Orland, the girls learned to participate in sports which were governed by girls' rules instead of by boys' rules as in the past. Teams were organized and the girls engaged in basketball, volleyball and baseball tournaments. .42. Toward the close of the year a G.A.A. was organized and officers were elected as follows: President, Marjorie Yunkerg Vice-president, Agnes Spechtg and Secretary-Treasurer, Ann Blew. Spon- sor of G.A.A. is Miss Holger, the girls' gym teacher. With the initiation of this organization, the girls are looking forward to a bigger and bet- ter physical education program next year. THE USHERS The bus drivers of the Orland Park Com- munity High School are two very likable men, Norman Yunker and Herman Duehr. Besides their daily bus routes both men have driven to out of town sports events and have taken various school groups on excursions. We are proud to have Mr. Yunker and Mr. Duehr as our bus drivers. Mr. lvar Benson, who is a very ambitious cus- todian of the Orland High School, has been with the school for the last thirteen years, Ben, as he is known by almost everyone, takes pride in keep- ing the school clean. lt is a pleasure to study and play in the neat and clean atmosphere achieved by Ben. Tony you ijan't mean it! 'I only have eyes for you. First come, first serve is their iv 'MX V motto, but a few of the gals don'l seem to mind. 043: THE MINOR LEAGUES SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES We began this school year with an enroll- ment of 29 pupils. The sixth grade is the largest class with 15. There are 7 students in the seventh grade and 7 in the eighth grade. Our first social affair of the year was the Halloween Party. The Spook House was the highlight of this event. Many of the boys and girls came dressed in vari- ous costumes. On the day preceding Christmas holidays, several members of the class presented a play based on Dickens' Christmas Carol. We in- vited the children from the other grades to see the play. Later we had our Christmas Party and gift exchange. Shortly after the beginning of the second semester, Paul Mell joined our sixth grade class. He was not enrolled at the time the group picture was taken. The Valentine Party provided much enjoyment for all of us. An artistic piece of work was demonstrated by the valentine box committee. On March 15, our room made a trip in the school bus to visit the Museum of Natural Science and lndustry. We saw many interesting exhibits of mans industrial achievements. This school year will reach its climax on june 3, with the eighth grade graduation exercises. Third row: Melvin Doogan, Ronald Creer, Noble Lach, Walter Yunker, Glenn Borgo, Douglas Estand, Lane Schrader, Sander Slager, Gerald Klotz, Dick Wozniak. Second row: Bill Kollman, Mr. j. Buchanan, Carol Wozniak, Rosemary Collins, Ellyn Vynalelt, Carol Cooper, Karen Lebens, Eileen XVeber, David Morlock. First row: Mary K. Kollman. Betty Brancato. Carol Hallgren, Doris Lehens, Gail Kramer, Judy Enblom, Doral Myrick, Barbara Voss, Charlotte Ahnell. First row: Virginia Weinland, Kea Lynn Leavitt, Roberta Brancato, Martha Robson, Susan Husak, Gwen Flondor, Carol Doogan, Joan Frickman. Second row: Tommy Davidson, David Enblom, Dick Hallgren, Rita jane Farr, Bonnie Borgo, Kenny Uthe, Tommy Barton, Jimmy Frickman. Third row: Miss L. Vidal, Billy Weber, Dick Schmadeke, jackie Carrier, Richard Farr, Van Enblom, Ronald Brown, jay Morlock, Larry Jorgensen. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADES Our enrollment was twenty-six, twelve third graders, seven fourth graders and seven fifth grad- ers. Three of these children come from the Palos country school. We have had several major proj- ects this year. These included an imaginary trip to California, transportation, Holland, birds, coal, and of course Christmas. For Christmas we tried something we had DOI done before-paper mache Santa Clauses. Our two big trips were to the Union Depot and to the Museum of Science and lndustry. Kea Lynn Leavitt has brought her easel for us to use this year. We got another easel and Ray Estand made us a beautiful new bookcase. Besides a lot of birthdays, our three very special parties were on Valentines Day. Christmas and Halloween. Several of the boys played on our grade school basketball team. They were Van Iinblom, jackie Carrier, jay Morlock and Bobby Eitel. FIRST AND SECOND GRADES The current school year found fifteen first graders enrolled with ten second graders, seven of them commuting via taxi cab. Their chief con- cern was to learn to read, and in so doing to cor- relate home life, school life and community life. They worked out special projects including the story of milk, with a bus trip to Maple Grove Farm, and the local Milk Depot, using a play milk store to buy and sell milk in their sunny school room. The sand tables was used in turn to build a modern farm fin connection with a six room play houseb, to build a primitive Indian village and hnally to build an Eskimo village as described in The Eskimo Twins. To find information and more books, several planned trips were made to the local library, where they got their library cards and learned to take out and return books, in a regular habit form- ing way. They also developed a very popular Book Exchange in the school room, as well as a Toy Exchange. With the help of their enthu- siastic parents, this class won an unusual number of room awards, which were used to buy children's picture dictionaries, the room Christmas tree, and more nnger paints and water colors. This class is exceptionally fond of illustrating, and have a keen appreciation of the line arts and are generous givers as proved by their winning contributions to the March of Dimes. Third row: Dennis Helenhouse, Irving Gleim, Billy Rahm, Billy Lewis, john Pasmore, Roger Brown, Mrs. E. Ketola. Second row: Shirley Harmon, Henry Slager, Barrie Hoytt, John Neal, George Flondor, jimmy Karas, David Weinland, Joanne Reish. First row: Susan Davidson, Royann Geissinger, Nancy Owen, jimmy Yunker, Marie Cure, Patsy Ashum, Paulette Szabo. '46s Third row: Mr. Brown. Setond row: Bill Kollman, Noble Lach, Lane Schrader. Melvin Doogan, David Morlock. First row: Jay Morlock, Ronald Creer, Van Enblom, jackie Carrier, Bobby Eitel. GRADE ATHLETICS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Orland ........ 8 Tinley . . . Orland... ... 12 Tinley ,... Orland . . . . 38 St. Michael . . Orland . . . . 21 Tobin . . . . . Orland ..... . . . 19 St. Michael . . Orland .......... 12 W New Lenox ...... The grade-school basketball team had a season of hard battles. They suffered four losses mostly due to lack of height and too few players out for the sport. Credit for high scores of baskets goes to David Morlock and Lane Schrader. Rain stopped the grades' softball league as it did the high school games. Orland Park did play New Lenox, however, and won 8 to 7. Many of the same boys who participated in basketball also played softball. 0470 PATRONS The HiLandor would like to thank the busi- ness men of Orland and community for their fine cooperation in making this yearbook possible. Through their generosity they have helped Orland to publish its 1950 annual and we are indeed grateful. HILANDOR STAFF Barney's Tavern Brennan's Lumber Co. Chuckis Clover Farm Store Costello Service Station T. H. Davidson Don's Service Station, Bob Homerding, Mgr. Mrs. Annice Eckert E and H Variety Store Homerdings Service Station Roy A. 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