Ottawa Township High School - Senior Yearbook (Ottawa, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1954 volume:

Editorial Stayjf. . . . . . Editor in Chief . Business Manager Assistant Editor Student Life Editor Sports Stay? . Underclass Stay? . Art Staff . Photography . Yearbook Staff GERTRUDE SCHEIE JANET ZUMSTEIN SHERI NEBERGALL LORETTA BENNER JACK COLWELL, Editor . BOB BRYAN, DICK SECOR KATHY MCDONALD t C.AROLTN ELYTHE, RUTH OLSON LEONARD LOCK ' .GAIL WISE, PAT KIRKMAN . DON KERSTE, DANNY STILES ALICE ALIKONIS ELAINE BROOKS CAROLE MURLEY DONNA RISING CAROL MCDOWELL . . . . . . . SHARON RILEY CAROL RISKEDAL BEVERLY MADSEN JANET TAGGART . Members of the Creative Writing Classes Adviser . ROBERT T. BURNS The cover receipt and following division page tickets will admit you to and remind you of the memories enclosed in this, your SENIOR OF 1954 Ottawa Township High School Ottawa, Illinois on thinking back to those carefree high school days we'II always remember . . . the day we entered these big doors as freshmen to start many new and unfamiliar ibut excitingb days at OHS . . . 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MN oi iv Q5 H001 :Www A f' DUAL Lomxzm xx Dmvsn muwnw 9 L laughing at the kiddies struggling to shift gears Qand secretly sympathizingb . . . special Christmas and Easter pageants presented by the band and a cappella choir who helped us feel the true spirit of those joyous occasions . . . our own plays and programs and the civic-counciI-spon- sored assemblies presented on the big OHS stage . . . i our friends who relapsed to their natural CD hobo apparel on Tramp Day . . . singing Pep and enjoying the funny skits at those pre-game assemblies . . . the resting heaps of books hastily discarded while we cease feasting our minds on knowledge to enjoy a meal in the cafeteria . . . those dreaded final exams when everything we knew didn't seem to be enough, and the relief we finally felt after the grades were posted saying we'd passed . . . ALSO T0 BE REMEMBERED . . . Proudly approving the new Diamond Jubilee memorial organ are Mr. Frank Peterson, President of the board of education: Principal MacR:xc Shannon: Mr. Wiltcr Farley, last yn-ar's president of the alumni associa- tion: and Alan Ball, OHS senior musician. At the keyboard are students Betsy Schillings, livclyn Chalus and lnetto Hoxsey. The students are among those studying organ, a gift of alumni and friends of the school. Dedication At the remarkable seventy-fifth an- niversary of the Ottawa Township High School last June, more than 1,700 alumni gathered to renew old friendships and to celebrate the birth- day of a great service institution - your high school. Perhaps no event in recent Ottawa history was so completely successful. Graduates returned from homes thou- sands of miles away to attend class reunions. Everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. l sz Out of the Diamond Jubilee came a desire to commemorate the happy days of goodfellowship. The organ shown above is a lasting memorial to the Ottawa Township High School Diamond Jubilee. It was purchased by the Alumni Association and paid for by those whose names will soon appear on a permanent scroll in the main hall. To the loyal friends and alumni who made this gift possible and who have contributed so much time and effort to the betterment of our school, we dedicate this book, the Senior'l of 1954. BEFoRE WE oo ON, I-lowEvER, the divisions throughout the book might be associated with these symbolic papers . . . Pink Slip . . Underclassmen Page 26 Tardy Permit . . . Office Stafi' Page 44 Report Sheet . . Classes and Faculty Page 52 Activity Ticket . . . . Sports Page 70 Club Registration Card . . Organizations Page 94 Reserved Seat Tickets . . . Special Events Page 110 Absence Permit . . . Student Life Page 126 9 This Happened in 1954 It was the school year, 1953-1954. Headlining the national scene was the first revelation of a successful series of hydrogen bomb explosions. Dwight D. Eisenhower, hero-general of World War H, occupied the White House in a turbulent era. At home, a Wisconsin senator named Joseph M cCarthy was carrying on a personal fight with officers of the U. S. Army. Abroad, the stale- mated Korean War was enjoying an uneasy peace while anxious eyes were focused on Indo- China, where Vietminh Communist forces encir- cled the beleaguered French. Locally, Ottawans were preparing to vote on an issue designed to pave the way for a badly needed new elementary school. The city was com- pleting its one-hundred-first birthday as an in- corporated town, and OHS, after a gigantic sev- enty-fifth birthday celebration in 1953, was marching along in the xspirit of 9762. 10 ANT LEARNED ELLEN PA C' I . 1 ROBERT BRY N President Vice President Secretary Tre They Worked Their Way Through Keeping the voracious appetites of basketball rooters satisfied, and providing a salty substance to enhance sales of junior pop peddlers, seniors sold 31,150 worth of popcorn at nine home games and at the Gene Autry show. Shivering football fans found the senior coffee stand a source of comfort last fall, when the fourth-year s a l e s m e n dispensed almost 3600 worth of java and taffy apples. Stanley White guided the destinies of the Class of 954. An autmun picnic at 1llini Park was an early highlight of the school year. A potluck, break- fast and all-senior assembly, held May 13, cli- maxed the upperclassmen's year - that is, until June 11. On that date, the Class of '54 marched down the aisle, heard a few well-chosen words of advice and faded forever from the scholastic scene at OHS. 11 ALICE ANN ALIKOTNIS Hobby-Having fung FHA, 1-2-3-4, President, 3, Sec- tional Projects Chairman, 43 GAA, 2-33 Pep Squad, 2-33 Craft Club, 1-23 Future Teachers' Club, 4, Presi- dent, 43 Square Dancing Club, 33 Social Dancing Club, 1-23 Biology Club, 23 Buccaneer, 3-43 Yearbook Club, 43 Majorette, 23 Girls' Basketball, 1-2-3-43 Double Date . JEROME R. ALLEMAN JERRY Mixed Chorus, 13 Crafts Club, 23 Dancing Club, 23 Fishing Club, 33 Ensemble Club, 43 Band, 1-2-3-43 Intramurals, 1-2-3-43 The Past Comes to Life . PEARL E. ALSVIG BUBBLES Hobby-Driving other people's cars: Swimming Club, 1-33 Music Appreciation Club, 1-33 Foreign Corre- spondence Club, 1-23 Social Dancing Club, 1-233 In- terior Decorating Club, 43 The Past Comes to Life . JACK ANDERSON HORSE Hobby-Fishing and camping3 Civic Council, li Ofii- cers' Club, 3-43 Military, 2-3-4, Sergeant, 3, 2nd Lieu- tenant, 43 Football, 1-2-3-4, J. V. CaDtain, 2, Co- captain, 43 Basketball 1-2-3-43 Track, 2-3-43 Sorry, Wrong Numbern. ALAN D. BALL A-BALL Hobby-Music3 Galena transfer, 23 Executive Council, 43 Civic Council, 2-33 Radio Club, 23 Art Club, 3: Photography Club, 33 Officers' Club, 43 Scholarship Club. 43 Thespian Club, 43 A Cappella Choir, 3-43 Madrigal Singers, 3-43 Military, 2-3-4, Platoon Ser- geant, 43 Track, 23 Voted Most Likely to Succeed , 43 The Knave of Hearts 3 The Roman Kid . ROBERT E. BATISTINI BUSTY Hobby-Roller skating and bowling3 Swimming Club, 2-3-43 Square Dancing Club, 23 BAA, 33 Assistant Woorlslaop Teacher, 3-43 A Cappella Choir, 43 Military, 2-3-43 Intramurals, 2-3-41 Football, 2. MELVIN BEARD 4 .FI-FI, , Hobby-Girls Cone girlj 3 Sportsman's Club, 13 Swim- ming Club, 13 Military, 2-3-43 Intramurals, 2-3-4. MARIANNE R. BECKER BECK Hobby-Skating: GAA, 3-43 Pep Squad, 1-41 Library Club, 33 Swimming Club, 1-2: Social Dancing Club, 13 Square Dancing Club, 13 Buccaneer, 33 Library Assist- ant, 1-2. MABEL EILEEN BEGUIN FRENCHlE Hobby-TWirling3 Executive Council, 13 Mixed Cho- rus, 13 Drum Majorette, 1-2-3-43 Highwaymen, 13 Glee Club, 1-23 A Cappella Choir, 4. LORETTA M. BENNER Hobby-Dramatics3 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4, Secretary, 23 Thespian Club, 2-3-4, Secretary, 3, President, 43 Indian Lore and Pageantry Club, President, 43 Dra- matics Club, 1-2-3, President, 33 Latin Club, 1-23 Mixed Chorus, 23 Show' Business Club, 43 Civic Coun- cil, 23 Buccaneer, 3-43 Yearbook Club, 3-41 Highway- men, 33 Streator Exchange Assembly, 1-2-33 Yearbook Assembly, 3-43 Dramatic Assembly, 1-2: Play Reading Cseriousj, District, Sectional, 2-33 Men Are Like Streetcarsn, 23 Contest Plays, State, Antic Spring , 33 Sorry, Wrong Number , 43 Green Valley , 33 Enter the Hero , 43 Annie Get Your Gun , 4, 12 MARIAN .IOANNE BENSEMA ...mn Hobby-Music: Pep Squad, 3: Swimming Club, 1: Music Appreciation Club, 1: Mixed Chorus, 2: Needle- craft Club, 3: Band Board, Representative, 2: Show Business Club, 4: Instrumental Ensemble, 4: Major- ette. 1-2-3-4: Glee Club, 1-2: Choir, 3: Octette, 2: Madrigal Singers, 3: Band, 2-3-4: District Music Con- test, 3-4: State Contest, 2-3-4: North Central Music Festival, 2-3-4: Summer Band and State Fair Contest, 2-3. JOHN BIIRTWELL Glee Club, 2: Military, 2-3-4: The Past Comes to Life . ROBERT WILLIAM BIXLER -'Boar Hobby-Spending money: Swimming Club, 2: Glee Club, 2: Thespian Club, 4: Officers' Club, 3-4: Mili- tary, 2-3-4, Sergeant, 3, Captain, 4: Intramurals, 2-3- 4: Annie Get Your Gun : If Girls Asked Boys for Dates . ROBERT E. BLICKENSDERFER HBOBU Hobby-Sports: BAA, 3: Fishing Club, 2: Spanish Club, 2: Oflicers' Club, 4: Future Businessmen's Club, Vice-president, 4: Military, 2-3-4, Captain, 4: Boys' Drill Squad, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Basketball Man- ager, 2: The Past Comes to Life . RONALD BLICKENSDERFER BLICK HobbyASports: Executive Council Board: Senior Planning Committee: Spanish Club, 2: Fishing Club, 2: BAA, 3: Civic Council, 3-4: Officers' Club, 4: O Club, 4: Future Businessmen's Club, Treasurer, 4: Military, 2-3-4, Cadet Captain, 4: Boys' Drill Squad, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Track, 2: Cross-country, 2: The Past Comes to Life . JOYCE MARLENE BLUE Hobby-Skating and dancing: Swimming Club, 2: Pep Squad, 1-2-3: FHA, 2-3: Square Dancing Club, 1-2-3-4: Show Business Club, 4: Needlecraft Club, 1: Handicraft Club, 1: Thespian Club, 4: Cheerleader, 2: Girls' Basketball, 4: Girls' Volleyball, Captain, 4: lf Girls Asked Boys for Dates : Sorry, Wrong Num- ber . BERNARD BOE BARNY Swimming Club, 2-3-4: Fishing Club, 2: Radio Club, 1: FFA, 2-3-4, Vice-president, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Annie Get Your Gun : If Girls Asked Boys for Dates . WESLEY BOLTON LIMEY Hobby--Woodshop: The Queen of Hearts . DUANE C. BOWEN ..B0,, Swimming Club, 1: Radio Club, 1-2: Biology Club, 2: Gun Club, 2: Officers' Club, 3-4: BAA, 3: Boys' Drill Squad, 4: Square Dancing Club, 1: Military, 2-3-4, Gun Room Sergeant, 3, Major-Adjutant, 4: Intra- murals, 2-3-4: Football, 1: Track, 2: Annie Get Your Gun : Sorry, Wrong Number . LEWIS BRAMEL LUEY Hobby-Doing nothing: FFA, 2-3-4: Military, 2-3-4: Intramurals, 2-3-4. 13 JOANNE MABLE BRANDHERM Hobby-Swimming and Bowling: Needlecraft Club, 13 Pep Squad, 2-33 Future Nurses' Club, President, 43 Leathercraft Club, 4. JAMES BROADUS ..JlM,, Military, 2-3-41 Intramurals, 2-3-43 The Past Comes to Life . MARY LOU BRUCK ROBERT E. BRYAN UGAGSU HREBD Hobby-Sports: Senior Class Treasurer3 Executive Council, 1-41 Latin Club, 1-23 Library Club, 13 Social Dancing Club, 23 Biology Club, 23 Square Dancing Club, 33 BAA, 33 Officers' Club, 43 Thespian Club, 43 O Club, 43 Yearbook Club, 43 Military, 2-3-4, 2nd Lieutenant, 43 Intramurals, 2-3-43 Basketball, 13 Ten- nis, 2-3-43 Basketball Manager, 2-43 Football Manager, 3-43 Yearbook Assembly, 43 Annie Get Your Gun 3 My Lady's LBCEUQ Elmer . JEAN MARIE BUDACH JEANIE Handicraft Club, 1: Social Dancing Club, 1-23 Swim- ming Club, 23 Square Dancing Club, 3-43 Pep Squad, 43 Glee Club, 2. BARBARA M. BURR UBUGSU Hobby-Drill Squad trips3 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-43 Latin Club, 13 Scholarship Club, 43 Thespian Club, 43 Biol- ogy Club, 23 Social Dancing Club, 1-23 Civic Council, 3-4: Girls' Drill Squad, 2-3-43 Yearbook Club, 33 Vol- leyball, Captain, 43 Yearbook Assembly, 3-43 Cheaper by the Dozen 3 My Lady's Lace . LOIS ANN BUTTERFIELD BUTTERS Hobby-Roller skating3 Social Dancing Club, 1-23 GAA, 1-3-43 Square Dancing Club, 2-33 Mixed Chorus, 23 Buccaneer, 43 Girls' Basketball, 1-2-43 Girls' Vol- leyball, 4. MARY EMMA CAIN BLONDIE Swimming Club, 13 Social Dancing Club, 13 Square Dancing Club, 33 Art Club, 2-33 Interior Decorating Club, 43 Civic Council, 43 Buccaneer, 43 Basketball, Captain, 4: Volleyball Champions, Captain, 3. WILLIAM CALDWELL VICTOR CARR VIC PANCHO Hobby-Diving, swimming and weight lifting: Spanish Club, 1-23 Biology Club, 23 Speech Club, 33 Thespian Club, 2-3-4, Vice-president, 3-41 Officers' Club, 3-43 O Club, 4: Pep Squad, Vice-president, 33 Civic Council, 2-3, Vice-president, 33 Yearbook Club, 33 Mil- itary, 2-3-4, Company Sergeant, 3, Colonel, 43 Boys' Drill Squad, 2-3-43 Intramurals, 2-3-41 VVrestling, 2-3- 43 Track, 1-23 Crow's Nest , State Contest3 Cheap- er by the DOZQHHI 'Men Are Like Streetcarsng Green Valley 3 Annie Get Your Gun 3 If Girls Asked Boys for Dates 3 The Trysting Place 3 The Knave of Hearts . 14 PHYLLIS IOLA CARSTENS UPHYLH Handicraft Club, 1: Pep Squad, 1-2-3: Volleyball Champions, 3. JANET MARIE CARTER Hobby-Don: Social Dancing Club, 1-2: Square Danc- ing Club, 2: Photography Club, 2: Future Nurses Club, 3: Foreign Correspondence Club, 2-3: Glee Club, 2: Band, 2-3-4: Instrumental Ensemble, 4: Girls' Volleyball, 4, SHIRLEY ANN CASSIDY HCASSH Columbia, Missouri, transfer, 4: Pep Squad, 4: Bridge Club, 4: Interior Decorating Club, 4: The Knave of Hearts . ELLA MARIE CHANEY ELLAR Hobby-Gene: GAA, 1-2-3: Girls' Basketball, 1-2-3-45 Girls' Volleyball, 3. BOB L. CLAGGETT --Roy Hobby-Guns: Military, 2-3-4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Football. 1: Wrestling, 4: The Past Comes to Life . JACK COLWELL Sportsman's Club, 1: Spanish Club, 2: BAA, 3: Pep Squad, 3: Civic Council, 1: Buccaneer, 3-4: Yearbook Club, 4: Republican-Times Correspondent, 4: Military, 2-3-4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Basketball, 1: Cross-coun- try, 2: Yearbook Assembly, 4: Radio Speaking, Dis- trict, Sectional, 4: Double Date . ROBERT CRACKEL Hobby-Sports: Military, 2-3-4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Football, 1-2-4: Basketball, 1-2-3-4: Track, 1-2-3-4, Baseball, 3-4. ROBERT A. CROSS HSKIPU Hobby-Hunting : Fishing and Hunting Club, 2-4 : Chess Club, 3: Military, 2-3-4 : Intramurals, 2-3-4 3 Sugar and Spice . JO ANNE DAGGETT GAA, 3: Pep Squad, 1-2. MARYANNE DE MOSS Social Dancing Club, 1: Pep Squad, 1-2: Latin Club, 1-2-3, Vice-president, 3: Thespian Club, 3-4: Scholar- ship Club, 4: Projectionist Club, 4: Band, 2-3-4, Stu- dent Director, 4: North Central Music Festival, 3-43 State Music Contest, 2-3-4: District Music Contest, 3-4: Intramural Speech Contest, 4: So Wonderful in White : Double Date . 15 if fi . L ff at 3, I fi , - .gg X CHARLEEN ELLEN DIETMAN HCHARU Hobby-Activities3 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-43 Poseidon Club, 1-2-3-4, Secretary, 43 Fishing Club, 1-23 Dancing Club, 1-2Q Biology Club, 23 Mixed Chorus, 1-25 Bridge Club, 3-43 Thespian Club, 43 Scholarship Club, 3-43 French Club, 43 Girls' Basketball, 1-2-31 Yearbook Assembly, 2-33 Elmer . GERTRUDE ELAINE DUCKWORTH TRUDY Handicraft Club, 13 Social Dancing Club, 1-21 Interior Decorating Club, 4. ELIZABETH DUFFY .IUDITH FLORENCE ENGEL '-JUDYH Needlecraft Club, 13 Social Dancing Club, 1'2Q Handi- craft Club, 13 Future Nurses Club, 33 Elmer . VIRGINIA ANN ERICKSON GINNY Music Appreciation Club, 13 Mixed Chorus, 13 Inte- rior Decorating Club, 43 Pep Squad, 43 Buccaneer, 3, BARBARA JEAN FISHER JEANIE BARR Leathercraft Club, 13 Social Dancing Club, 2: Square Dancing Club, 3-43 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-43 I'm a FO0lnQ Sorry, Wrong Number . MARGARET FLICK MARC Hobby-Rock collection: Square Dancing Club, 13 Handicraft Club, 13 Social Dancing Club, 23 Swim- ming Club, 23 Projectionist Club, 3-43 Scholarship Club, 3-43 Thespian Club, 3-43 Pep Squad, 13 Buccan- eer, 33 School Book Store, 3-4: Band, 1-2-3-43 North Central Music Festival, 3-43 Band Board, Secretary- Treasurer, 43 State Music Contest, 3-43 District Music Contest, 3-43 Verse Reading, District, Sectional Speech, 43 Green Valleyyij Elmer , SHIRLEE A. FOX FOXIE Hobby-Sportsg Fishing Club, 13 Art Club, 1-23 Social Dancing Club, 1-23 Square Dancing Club, 1-2-33 Year- book Club, 33 Show Business Club, 43 Swimming Club, 43 Pep Squad, 1-2-33 Girls' Basketball, 33 Girls' Vol- leyball, 4. LUCILLE MARY FRIBBS HLUCYU Latin Club, 13 Swimming Club, 1-ZZ GAA, 13 Biology Club, 23 Glee Club, 13 The Past Comes to Life . GEORGE PAUL GALVAN CHACH Hobby-Music and sportsg Spanish Club, 2: Camera Club, 33 Officers' Club, 3-43 Scholarship Club, 43 Chorus, 2-3-41 District Music Contest, 2-3: State Music Contest, 2-31 Military, 2-3-4, Platoon Sergeant, 3, Captain, 43 Drill Squad, 4. 16 RONALD GIACOMELLI ANNABELLE GRETENCORD ANNIE Hobby-Swimming: Swimming Club, 2-3: Glec Club, 2: The Past Comes to Life . J UDITH GROT JUDY Hobby-Being with Willie, art, music: Pep Squad, 1-2: Arf Club, 1: Swimming Club, 1: Photography Club, 1-2: German Club, 2: Dramatics Club, 3: Buc- caneer, 4: Majorette, 2: Glee Club, 1-2: Highwaymen, i:f'ZMen Are Like Streetcarsu: The Past Comes to 1 e '. BEVERLY GUMM JERRY HALTERMAN HALDY Hobby-Sports: 0 Club, 4: Military, 2-3-4: Intra- murals, 2-3-4: Football, 1-2: Basketball, 1-2-4: Track, 1-2: Baseball, 3-4. JANE HARBOLDT Hobby-Art: Transfer from Mendota, 3: Square Danc- ing Club, 3: Art Club, 3: Knitting Club, 4: Comic Opera Club, 4: My Lady's Lace . JUDITH ANN HARDING HJUDYU Hobby-Going on Drill Squad trips: Civic Council, 1: Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4: Social Dancing Club, 1: French Club, 1-2: Fishing Club, 1-2: Biology Club, 2: Year- book Club, 3: Scholarship Club, 4: Mixed Chorus, 1: Girls' Drill Squad, 2-3-4, Drill Master, 4: Sugar and Spice . DOROTHY ANN HARPER Square Dancing Club, 1-2-4: Spanish Club, 3: FHA, 1 C Buccaneer, 4. VIVIAN HARRISON BARBARA ANN HAZARD FRENCHY Executive Council, 1: Swimming Club, 1: Mixed Cho- rus, 1-2: Music Appreciation Club, 1-2-3: Pep Squad, 2-3: Latin Club, 3: Junior Classical Society, Vice- president, 4: Thespian Club, 4: Scholarship Club, 4: Glee Club, 1-2: Octette, 2: A Cappella Choir, 3: Girls' Volleyball, 1: Streator Exchange Assembly, 2: Men Are Like Streetcarsn: Annie Get Your Gunn: Sugar and Spice . 17 F ,E at 'W i , 1+-if R i I: . 2 1- .j ' i Z rf '.,x,3i ' N4 5 GENE HONEYMAN HUNCH Dancing Club, 25 Boys' Swimming Club, 25 BAA, 35 0 Club, 3-45 Military, 2-3-45 Intramurals, 2-3-45 Football, 1-2-3-45 Basketball. 1-2-3-45 Track, 3-45 Baseball, 1-2-3-45 The Roman Kid . CHARLES ALAN IRWIN f-CHASH Hobby-Girlsg Civic Council, 25 Spanish Club Secie tary, 35 Swimming Club, 45 Choir, 35 Military 2 3 4 Intramurals, 2-3-45 Tennis, 35 The Knave of Hearts ROBETH JACOBS BECKY Hobby-Reading5 Pep Squad, 1-2-35 Latin Club, 15 Photography Club, 15 Biology Club, 25 Buccaneer, 35 Girls' Volleyball, 45 Bobby Sox Brigade 5 The Knave of Hearts . LYNN JEHLY Spanish Club, 1-25 Swimming Club, 1-2 BAA 3 4 O Club, 45 Military, 2-3-45 Drum Corps 4 intra murals, 2-3-45 Football, 1-2-45 Wrestling 2 3 Track 2-35 Tennis, 45 Baseball, 1-2-3-45 Sugar and Spice SANDRA JEAN JENKINS SANDY Hobby-Swimming5 Mixed Chorus, 15 Music Appre- ciation Club, 15 Library Club, 35 Pep Squad, 45' In- terior Decorating Club, 45 The Past Comes to Life . KATHLEEN ANN KAYS KATHY Hobby-Dong Civic Council, 2-35 Art Club, 15 Pho- tography Club, 25 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-45 GAA, 2-3-4. Vice-president, 3-45 French Club, 3-45 Future Teach- ers' Club, Vice-president, 45 Bridge Club, 45 Girls' Volleyball, 3-45 Girls' Basketball, 3-45 Elmer . DONALD L. KERSTE -.DONU Hobby-Kathy5 Radio Club, 1-2-35 Fishing Club, 1-25 Pep Squad, 3-45 Officers' Club, 45 O Club, 45 Thes- pian Club, 45 Scholarship Club, 45 Buccaneer, 45 Highwaymen, 1-2-35 Military, 2-3-4, Company Ser- geant, 45 Boys' Drill Squad, 45 Intramurals, 2-3-4, Tennis, 1-2-3-45 District Speech Contest, 3-45 Green Valley 5 The Trysting Place . THOMAS KNUTSON TOM Hobby - Swimming: Sophomore Class Treasuier, Swimming Club, 1-2-35 Officers' Club, 45 BAA, 35 Military, 2-3-4, 2nd Lieutenant, 45 Drum Corps, 2-35 Boys' Drill Squad, 45 Intramurals, 2-3-45 Football. 1-2- 3-45 Basketball, 15 Track, 1-25 Wrestling, 2-35 I'm a Fool . NITA JANE KUSTER NITA GAA, 1-2, Recorder5 Pep Squad, 1-2-35 Photography Club, 1-25 Needlecraft Club, 15 Mixed Chorus, 1-25 Music Appreciation Club, 35 Latin Club, 35 Junior Classical Society, 45 Bridge Club, 4: Leathercraft Club, 45 Girls' Basketball, 1-25 The Trysting Place . GRANT L. LEARNED SWEDEN 18 Hobby-Sports: Senior Class Presidentg Civic Council 3-45 Boys' Swimming Club, 1-25 Square Dancing Clubl 1-2-35 Handicraft Club, 25 Hunting and Fishing Club, 25 Pep Squad, 35 Officers' Club, 3-45 Advanced Swim- ming and Diving Club, 45 O Club, 45 Buccaneer, 35 Military, 2-3-4, Gun Room Sergeant, 3, Lieutenant Cof- onel, 45 Boys' Drill Squad, 2-3-45 Intramurals, 2-3-45 Track, 1-2-3-45 Cross-country, 2-3-4, Co-captain, 3-45 Wrestling, 2-3-45 Enter the Hero . SHERMAN LEWIS RUSTY Hobby-Sports: Civic Council, 1: Dancing Club, 1-2: Spanish Club, 2: Yearbook Club, 3: BAA, 3: Oiiicers' Club, 3-4: Scholarship Club, 4: Buccaneer, 3: Year- book Club, 3: Military, 2-3-4, Platoon Sergeant, 3, 2nd Lieutenant, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Football, 1-2-3-4: Basketball, 1: Track, 2-3: My Lady's Lace : The Trysting Place . LEONARD LOCK HHERKU Hobby-Sleeping: Civic Council, 1: Art Club, 1-3-4, President, 4: Fishing Club, 2: Social Dancing Club, 2: Yearbook Club, 3: BAA, 3: Buccaneer, 3: Yearbook Club, 3-4: Drum Corps, 2-3-4: Intramurals, 2-3: Bas- ketball, 1: Football, 1-2: The Knave of Hearts . NORMAN L. LOCK NORM Hobby-Sports: Senior Executive Board: Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4: Social Dancing Club, 2-3-4: Square Dancing Club, 2-3-4: Interior Decorating Club, 3: Civic Coun- cil, 4: Girls' Volleyball, 2-3: Girls' Basketball, 3. MYRNA R. LOEB CARTER Pep Squad, 1-2-3: Swimming Club, 1-2: Photography RAE Club, 1. EUGENE RAYMOND MALIK UGENEU Hobbyj-Fishing: Gun Club, 1: Square Dancing Club, 1: Social Dancing Club, 2: Checker Club, 3: Future Businessmen's Club, 4: Military, 2-3-4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Track, 4: The Past Comes to Life . DON MARKS GROUCHO Officers' Club, 3-4: Military, 2-3-4, Platoon Sergeant, 3, 2nd Lieutenant, 4: Boys' Drill Squad, 4: Football, 1 2-3-4, Captain, 1-2. RUTH LORRAINE MATTES HRUTHIEH Pep Squad, 1-2-3: Handicraft Club. 1: Civic Council, 1: Majorette, 2. JoA'NNE METZLER JOANIE Pep Squad, 1-2: Photography Club, 1: French Club, 1: Dramatics Club, 2: Show Business Club, 4: Cheer- leader, 1: Glee Club, 1-2: So Wonderful in White . GERALDINE MIDNIGHT GERRY GAA, 1-2: Mixed Chorus, 1. CHARLES A. MILLS CHUCK Hobby-Horsing around: Junior Class Vice-president: Civic Council, 1-4, President, 4: FFA, 1-2-3-4, Treas- urer, 3, President, 4: Officers' Training School, 3-4: Fishing Club, 1: Gun Club, 2: Square Dancing Club, 2: Biology Club, 2: Thespian Club, 4: Buccaneer, 3: Band, 2-3-4: IHSA Music Contest, 3-4: State Band Contest, 3-4: Instrumental Ensemble, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Yearbook Assembly, 4: District, Sectional and State Speech Contests, Sorry, Wrong Number , 4. I'm a Fool . 19 in V95 , -is ,z V if iw, 2 i :VI 3 2 , Y, ,tg JAMES R. MINKLER MINK Hobby-Music: Boys' Swimming Club, 13 Fishing Club, 13 Mixed Chorus, 1-21 Music Appreciation Club, 1-23 Show Business Club, 43 Ofiicers' Club, 43 Boys' Quartet, 43 Glee Club, 1-2: Octette, 23 A Cappella Choir, 3-43 Highwaymen, 2-33 Drum Corps, 2-3-4, Bugle Sergeant, 43 Intramurals, 2-3-43 Football, 13 Streator Exchange Assembly, 33 The Man Who Married a Dumb Wifenj Elmer . RICHARD MUNKS ALFIE Hobby-Guns: Civic Council, 43 Swimming Club 2 Dancing Club, 23 Military, 2-3-43 Intramurals 2 3 Wrestling, 43 The Past Comes to Life . CAROLE MURLEY Hobby-Lester: Junior Executive Council3 Civic Coun- cil, 43 GAA, 1-2-3, Vice-president, 2, Secretary, 3, Camp Delegate, 2: Pep Squad, 1-2-33 FHA, 13 Social Dancing Club, 23 Advanced Square Dancing Club, 43 Knitting Club, 43 Buccaneer, 3-41 Yearbook Club, 4. SHERI LYNN NEBERGALL HSHERI BUG Hobby-Swimming: Junior Executive Council, Pep Squad, 1-2-3-43 Dancing Club, 1-23 Photography Club, I-22 Yearbook Club, 33 Poseidon Club, 43 Scholarship Club, 43 French Club, 43 Mixed Chorus, 1-2-33 Buc- caneer, 33 Glee Club, 1-23 Elmer , DALE ALLEN NELSON Spanish Club, 13 Stamp Club, 1 3 Projectionist Club, 23 Chess Club, 23 Officers' Club, 3-41 Scholarship Club, 43 Military, 2-3-4, Sergeant, 3, Major, 43 Boys' Drill S,uad, 3-4Q Intramurals, 2-3-42 Track, 23 Double Date . DOROTHY JANE OHME nor Hobby-Piano3 Senior Executive Council, Dancing Club, 13 Latin Club, 13 Girls' Swimming Club, 23 Ad- vanced Square Dancing Club, 43 Knitting Club, 43 Highwaymen, 2-33 District Music Contest, 33 Girls' Volleyball, 23 Streator Exchange Assembly, 2-33 Sugar and Spice . LAVINA OSMAN Hobby-Swimming and dancing: Civic Council, 1-43 Pep Squad, 1-2-31 GAA, I-22 Social Dancing Club, 1- 23 FHA, 13 Advanced Square Dancing Club, 43 Knit- ting Club, 43 Majorette, 1-2-3-43 District, State Music Contest, 33 Girls' Basketball, 1-2-3-4, Captain, 2-3-4: How to Propose . JOYCE ANN OTT GAA, 13 Handicraft Club, 23 Square Dancing Club 3 Interior Decorating Club, 4. ELLEN SUSAN PARK Hobby-Swimming: Senior Class Vice-president3 Civic Council, 13 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4, President, 43 Poseidon Club, 1-2-3-4, Scribe, 3, Vice-president, 43 Dramatics Club, Vice-president, 13 Latin Club, 13 Social Dancing Club, 23 Fishing Club, 23 Biology Club, 23 Yearbook Club, 33 Bridge Club, 3-4, President, 43 Thespian Club, 43 Girls' Basketball, 1-2-3-43 Yearbook Assembly, 3-43 Cheaper by the Dozen 3 The Trysting Place . JOANNE M. PARROTT POLLY Executive Board, 13 Handicraft Club, 1 3 Swimming Club, 23 Pep Squad, 2-31 Girls' Volleyball, 3. ELAINE PATTERSON BROOKS HobbyfHaving fun: Social Dancing Club, 1-23 Pho- tography Club, 1-23 Civic Council, 23 Pep Squad, 1- 2-31 Latin Club, 33 Square Dancing Club, 3-43 Buc- caneer, 3-4: Yearbook Club, 43 Girls' VolleYball, 43 Yearbook Assembly, 4. BEVERLY JEAN PEARSON -.BEVU Hobby-Eating and singing3 Civic Council, 23 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-41 GAA, Secretary, 13 Photography Club, Secretary, 13 Mixed Chorus, 13 Social Dancing Club, 23 Biology Club, 23 Show Business Club, 43 Highway- men, 1-2 3 Glee Club, 1-2 3 Girls' Barbershop Quartet, 4 3 Sterling Music Festival, 43 Home-coming Attendant, 1: Spring Formal Queen, 43 Streator Exchange As- sembly, 1-2-3. MARVIN PFAU PRUNES Sophomore Class Secretary: BAA, 33 Advanced Diving and Swimming Club, 43 Band, 1-2-33 Military, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-43 Football, 1-23 Basketball, 1-2-33 Track, 1-2-3-43 The Past Comes to Life , JOYCE PUFAHL f-Joy Hobby-Roller skating: Swimming Club, 1-23 Girls' Volleyball, 4. EDWARD LEE PURCELL HOUSEY HobbywSports3 FFA, 1-23 Swimming Club, 1-4: Hunting and Fishing Club, 1-2: Biology Club, 23 Handicraft Club, 23 Social Dancing Club, 23 BAA, 33 Officers' Club, 3-43 O Club, 43 Civic Council, 43 Military, 2-3-4, Platoon Sergeant, 3, Major, 43 Boys' Drill Squad, 43 Intramurals, 2-3-43 Wrestling, 2-43 Track, 1-2-3-43 Cross-country, 3-43 Sorry, Wrong Number . PATTY ANN PURCIFULL PAT Hobby-Synchronized swimmingg Civic Council, 1-23 Dancing Club, 13 Fishing Club, 1-2, Secretary, 23 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-43 Spanish Club, Vice-president, 1-23 Poseidon Club, 2-3-4, President, 43 French Club, 3-43 Thespian Club, 3-4: Scholarship Club, 43 Yearbook Club, 33 Mixed Chorus, 13 Home-coming Attendant, 43 Girls' Drill Squad, 2-3-43 Girls' Basketball, 1-2-3-43 Girls' Volleyball, 43 Yearbook Assembly, 3-43 Double Date . WILLIAM RAIN ES TARZAN Hobby-Fishing: Military, 2-3-43 Elmer and the Love Bllgnj The Past Comes to Life . ALLAN REXROAT DONNA LEE RISING Hobby-Music3 Civic Council, 3-4, Secretary, 33 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-43 Social Dancing Club, 1-23 Yearbook Club, 33 Show Business Club, 43 Thespian Club, 43 Buccaneer, 3-43 Republican-Times Correspondent, 43 A Cappella Choir, 33 Glee Club, 23 Madrigal Singers, 33 Drill Squad, 2-3-43 Girls' Volleyball, 43 Yearbook Assembly, 43 Contest Play, State, Sorry, Wrong Numher 3 I'm a Fool . CAROL JOAN RISKEDAL Hobby - Tromboning3 Leland transfer, 23 Square Dancing Club, 23 Scholarship Club, 43 Instrumental Ensemble, 43 Buccaneer, 3-4, Co-editor, 43 Band, 2-3- 43 Band Board, 3-4, Junior Representative, 3, Presi- dent, 43 District Music Contest, 3-43 State Music Contest, 3-43 North Central Music Festival, 33 Sum- mer Band, 2-33 The Knave of Hearts 3 Arion award. 21 if A , 'Wi at F , . V VZ ,fer n ' ,,r,,, 3 Q 4 1 .-VV QS 3. 3' ,,lrrra ' at - , ,V .': ' iiiii 5? 5 ' f 47 5 f aww ww f ROBERT W. ROBINETT BUNGERS Hobbyr'Sports and driving: Projectionist Club, 3-4: Officers' Club, 4: Military, 2-3-4, Adjutant of lst Bat- talion, 4: Boys' Drill Squad, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4. BEVERLY ROREM HBEVN Executive Council, 3: Interior Decorating Club, 2: GAA, 1-2: Foreign Correspondence Club, 2: Dra- matics Club, 3: Square Dancing Club, 4: How to Propose . KEITH C. ROREM K MAN Hobby-Guitar and girls: Square Dancing Club, 1-4, Vice-president, 4: Spanish Club, 2: O Club, 3-4: Scholarship Club, 4: Thespian Club, 4: Highwaymen, 1-2-3: Band, 1-2-3-4: A Cappella Choir, 4: North Central Music Festival, 3-4: State Music Contest, Drum Quartette, 2: District Music Contest, Drum Quintette, 3: Choir, State Music Contest, 4: Military, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Track, 2-3-4: Cross-country, 4: Winner, Voice of Democracy Contest, 4: State Speech Contest, Sorry, Wrong Number : Good-bye to the Lazy K Ranch : I'm a Fool : The Past Comes to Life : Annie Get Your Gun . ROBERT SACKSE Hobby-Woodworking: Civic Council, 4: Hunting anal Fishing Club, 1-2: Dramatics Club, 3: Projectionfst Club, 3-4: Officers' Club, 4: Military, 2-3-4, Captain, 4 1 State Speech Contest: Sorry, Wrong Number : Cheaper by the Dozen : Green Valley . SUE ANN SARVER HSUEH Hobby-Losing things: Junior Class Treasurer: Civic Council, 2-3: Social Dancing Club, 1: Dramatics Club, 3: Yearbook Club, 3: Thespian Club, 4: Scholarship Club, 4: Bridge Club, 4: Pep Squad, 2-3-4: Poseidon Club, 3-4: Buccaneer, 3: Yearbook Club, 3: Cheer- leader, 2-3-4: Mixed Chorus, 2: Home-coming Attend- ant, 2: Yearbook Assembly, 3-4: Double Date . GERTRUDE E. SCHEIB UGERTU Junior Class Secretary: Executive Board, 1: Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4: Latin Club, 1-2: Mixed Chorus, 1-2: Yearbook Club, 3: Dramatics Club, 3: Scholarship Club, 4: Bridge Club, 4: Buccaneer, 3-4: Yearbook, Underclass Editor, 3, Editor, 4: Home-coming Queen, 4: Yearbook Assembly, 3-4: Enter the Hero . GEORGE SCHLINK Hobby-Art: Fishing Club, 1-2-3: Camping and Hik- ing Club, 1-2-3: Swimming Club, 1-2: Art Club. 1-2: Military, 2-3-4: Intramurals, 2-3-4. MERVIN SCHOMAS MERV FFA, 2-3-4: Military, 2-3-4: The Past Comes to Life . JOHN RICHARD SECOR DICK Hobby-Loafing and loitering: Fishing Club, 1: BAA, 2: Officers' Club, 3-4: Yearbook Club, 4: Military, 2-3-4, Gun Room Sergeant, 2-3: Captain, 4: Boys' Drill Squad, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Track, 2: Cross- country, 3: The Roman Kid . 1 RUTH JEANNE SEVERSON Social Dancing Club, 1: Art Club, 1: Square Dancing Club, 3: Interior Decorating Club, Treasurer, 4: Glee Club, 1-2: Girls' Basketball, 1-4: Girls' Volleyball, 3: The Roman Kid . 22 JAMES SHEAHAN HJIMH Hobby-Sports: Fishing Club, 1: Social Dancing Club, 1: FFA. 2: Yearbook Club, 3: Swimming Club, 4: Military, 2-3-4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Football, 1: llas- ketball, 1: Track, 1-4, WILLIAM E. SHIELDS HARVEY Dancing Club, 1: Ofiicers' Club, 3-4: O Club, 3-4, President, 4: Buccaneer, 4: Military, 2-3-4, Sergeant, 3, Adjutant, 1st Lieutenant, 4: Football, 4: Basketball, 1-2-3-4, Captain, 4: Track, 1-2-3-4: Cross-country, 2-Ii: Spring Formal King, 4: The Knave of Hearts . DONALD SMITH PETE o S oxts Civic Council 1 Social Dancing Club H bby- D ' ': , : . 2: Swimming Club, 2: Officers' Club, 3-4: O Club, 4: Military, 2-3-4: Gun Room Sergeant, Zi, 2nd Lieu- tenant, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Football, 1-2-4: Basket- ball, 1-2-3-4: Track, 1-2. WESLEY STANFORD WETLEY Hobby-Snooker: Foreign Correspondence Club, 1-2. Stamp Club, 1-2: Military, 2-Zi-4: Intramurals, 2-Il-4 , The Past Comes to Life . DORIS STRICKLIN ROBERT STRICKLAND --PEANUTSH Hobby 3 Sports: Sophomore Class Vice-president: Square Dancing Club, 1-2: Social Dancing Club, 2-J, BAA, 2-3-4, President, 4: Civic Council, 3: Swimming Club, 3: O Club, 3-4: Band, 1-2-3: Highwaymen, 2-3: Military, 2-3-4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Football, 1-2- 3-4: Basketball, 2-3-4: Track, 4: Baseball, 2-3-4: The Past Comes to Life . DALE STOHR Square Dancing Club, 4: Social Dancing Club, 2: FFA, 1-2-3-4: Military, 2-Il-4: Intramurals, 2-fl-4. NORMAN K. STROW HLUCIEN, Doo Freshman Class Secretary: Sophomore Class PresI- dent: Junior Class President: Civic Council, 2-4, Pres- ident, 4: Latin Club, 1-2: Social Dancing Club, 1-2: Square Dancing Club, 3: Biology Club, 2: Pep Squad, 3: Office.-rs' Club, 4: Yearbook Club, 4: Military, Drum Corps, 2-3-4, Drum Major, 4: Intramurals, 2-3-4: Football, 1: Basketball, 1: Track, 1-2: Cross-country, 3: Yearbook Assembly, 4: The Trysting Place g Annie Get Your Gun . DIANE STUDEBAKER Pep Sriuad, 4: Interior Decorating Club, 4. LUPE SUNIGA Executive Council, 1: Civic Council, 4: Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4X Spanish Club, 1-2, Secretary, 2: Biology Club, 2: Fishing Club, 2-3: Mixed Chorus, 1: Social Dancing Club, 1: Yearbook Club, 3: Bridge Club, 4: Poseidon Club, 3-4: Buccaneer, 3: Girls' Drill Squad, 2-3-4: Girls' Basketball, 1-2-3. - X 32 Z ,fx 4 2 -I f CAROL A. SWANSON CARRIE Hobby - Skating5 Spanish Club, Vice-president, 35 Dancing Club, 35 Foreign Correspondence Club, 35 Glee Club, 2. MARY LOU TAYLOR --Low' Hobby-Collecting pencilsg Pep Squad, 1 2 3 4 Stamp Club, 15 Latin Club, 25 Swimming Club 3 Interim Decorating Club, 4. JANET TERRY TERRY GAA, 2-35 Fishing Club, 25 Dancing Club, 1-25 Dra- matics Club, 2-35 Thespian Club, 3-45 Civic Council, 45 Band Club, 3-45 Band, 1-2-3-4, Band Contest, 1-2-35 Basketball, 1-2-45 Volleyball, 3-45 How to Propose 5 The Past Comes to Life . EDITH J. TILLMAN '-TILLIEH Civic Council, 3-45 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-45 Social Dancln Club, 15 Fishing Club, 1-25 Yearbook Club 3 Show Business Club, 45 Advanced Swimming and Diving Club, 45 Glee Club, 15 Girls' Volleyball 4 Elm r ANNABELLE TINDALL OTT ARTHUR TURNQUIST HARTU Hobby-Sportsg Swimming Club, 1-25 Social Dancing Club, 1-25 Camping and Hiking Club, 1 2 BAA 3 4 Future Businessmen's Club, President, 4 Thespian Club, 45 Military, 2-3-45 Boys' Drill Squad 4 Intra murals, 2-3-45 District, Sectional, State Speech Con testsg The Crow's Nest 5 The Past Comes to Life RICHARD D. WADE UFIREBALLU Hobbyg-Motorcycle: Swimming Club, 1-2-3-45 Dancing Club, 2: BAA, 35 Military 2-3-45 Intramurals, 2-3-45 Football, 2-3-45 Basketball, 25 Track, 1-2-3-45 Wrest- ling, 45 The Past Comes to Life 5 Sorry, Wrong Number . JUDITH HELEN WENDEL JUDY Hobby-Swimming: Civic Council, 1-2-35 Pep Squad, 1-2-3-45 Poseidon Club, 2-3-45 Fishing Club, 1-25 Dancing Club, 1-25 French Club, 1-25 Mixed Chorus, 15 Biology Club, 25 Yearbook Club, 35 Scholarship Club, 45 Thespian Club, 45 Girls' Drill Squad, 2-3-43 Girls' Basketball, 2-3-45 Yearbook Assembly, 3-45 The Roman Kid 5 Annie Get Your Gun . GERALD L. WEST JERSEY Hobby-Fishing and campingg Freshman Class Vice- president5 Camping and Hiking Club, President, 25 Swimming Club, 3-45 Military, 2-3-45 Intramurals, 2 3-45 Football, 1-2-3-4, Co-captain, 45 Basketball, 15 Track, 2-35 'Tm a Fool . 24 DALE WHEELER PORKY Spanish Club, 1-25 Swimming Club, 1-25 Officers' Club, 45 Civic Council, 2-35 Military, 2-3-4, 2nd Lieu- tenant, 45 Intramurals, 2-3-45 Football, 1-45 The Roman Kid . MARY LOUISE WH ITESI DE l Hubby Art: Civic Council, 1: lk-ll Squzul, I-2: GAA, l : Square Dunving Club, 2: Ari Club, l-L2-Il, Sl-rrvlzluy, V -- V V ' l-Il, Vif'v-lwvsirlent. 2: Arts :lull Uruflw Club, l'rl-Qi- :ls-nl, bl: liiil'-czliivw. Ili Girls' lizlskurllzull. l-2-I1-l, I wl ji' 4, J v t-ff' ' RAMONA WING I CNA A , Hobby 'Cullcrtmu slzunpn: liznlm l'lub, l-2: 'iTl1x- l Knzxve of H1-urls. GAII, C. WISE Hobby Swimming: Seuim' l'l:ls-a Svc-rulairyi Civic' Council, l-2: Pep Squalrl, l-2-Zi--l, Sl-Q11-l:ii'5', lg liulin Club, I: Poseidon Club, l-2-Tl-l, lrs-:xsurl-r, Il: Sul-izll Ihiliciiigz' Club, l-2: liiululry Club. 21 YQ-ul'lmulx l'lulu, ,, l ' 31: The-spiun Club, 4: Mixwl C'liu1-113, l: lilll-maxim-1', zl: . SQA Yvnrbuuk Club, Il--I: Hclnie-Culnilig A114-xinlziiil, 713 Girl! all Drill Squzul, 2-Il-4, Drill Mzislvr, l: Girl! liuskm-tllull, gi l-2-Il-ll: Yezirbuuk Aismnlily. 71-l: 'l'ln- 'l'rN'slirig' x ' I A E g' l'l:u'c- L .'Xnuie Get Your Gun . l ' li I - TW'-. I ilzlf ERNEST YATES gi l,,. ERNIl'I YUlil I W A V' Hobby-ffGirls: l'Ixvs'l1lix'l- l'uulu'il, lg Spm'1sn1z1u's I Club, 1: Rzuliu Club. 1: Swimming Club. l-2: Sfzmilv K Club, 2: Military, 2-il--l: lulrumllrzllu, 2-Fl-1: UTM' 3' Knuvc ul' I'i0:irls . 'l I GABRIEL ZUCKER ':f1Mf141 4 Swimming Club, Z: Utlirvrs' Vlub, ll: Squzlro Iiulwiug 'L Club, -l: Drum Corps. 2-Sl-l, Drum Sm-r'l,rl-zlrxl, ll: 'l'ln- 1 l'z1st Vumus lu Life , M llfnnil i' I IANET lwmiw 7IWN'l'FIN l' . I , x . A ll I J l f K. '-zoMMi-:lv Executive Cuunwil, l-Il: l'l-lv Scluzlll, l-2-ll-fl: 4 XX, 1 2, f Z NQQ SeCretarIw', 2: l'lm1uurullliy l'Iull, l-2: Mlseilluu Club i f 4: S1:hulul'sl1ip Club, l: Mix:-ml Vliurus, 1: lillctzxlieelg - 3--1, Cu-cllilvvr, -l: Yvzlrlumli Vlulm, Il: Ya-ux'lmnk liusiuoss Mzxnngc-r, -l: District Musil- lllmtl-st. II-l: State Music Cuntost, 4: Girls' Drill Squzul, 11-Il-l: Girls' linslivtlszill, li Ye-zxrlzuuk Assn-mlnly, Il-lg l'lulur ilu- IIL-ru M 25 The typical 'fbinla slipf the excuse from classes, reminds us of the underclassmen . . . Next in Line of Graduation This busy class of 1955 was led by Carolyn Stohl Shipman, secretary g Fred Martin, presidentg Mr. Harold Zuege, advisorg Jack Armstrong, vice-president and Charles Shepherd, treasurer. In order to raise money for the an- nual Junior-Senior Prom, Japanese basketball games, and at the Gene Autry Show. They earned an extra live dollars by entering the prize Win- ning home-coming float, '6Golden Gates To Victory . Barbara Claus headed the Junior Planning Committee which took over the duties of the 1954 Junior-Senior Prom. Gardenn, they sold pop at all home Planning Committee members are front row: Eugene Gedye, Eleanor Nussbaum and Sandra Loeb. Row two: Carol Smithson, Darlene Kennedy, Donna Scerini, Roberta Edgcomb and Marilyn Cannata. Row three: Don Hartshorn, Jim Bretag, Sara Ann Stevenson, Mary Orphan and Pat Kline. Row four: Clarence Walters, Jim Machetta and Bill Smith. Standing: Harold Zuege, class advisor, Carolyn Stohl Shipman, Jack Armstrong, Barbara Claus and Lynn Eichelkraut. Juniors 29 Paul Ainsley Patricia Allen Wayne Alsvig Sally Alvarado Gerald Angell Linda Antram Gordon Armstrong Jack Armstrong David Barr Phyllis Barr Velva Barto Deanna Bernadini Dale Blue Carolyn Blythe Archie Bne Donna Bowen Tom Bowers Bob Brady .lim Bretag Jeannine Bridwell Nancee Bridwell Shirley Brown James Budach Bette Burke Bill Burke Tom Caffee Kenneth Caise Marilyn Cannata Bob Carroll Evelyn Chalus Marilyn Charles Bill Christian Barbara Claus Keith Clement Wendell Cofoid Patricia Cook Beverly Cupples Loretta Davis Don Dettore Dwain Dial Gerald Donnelly Jane Duffy Phil Duggan Loretta Durdan Roberta Edgcomb Gerald Eichelkraut Lynn Eichelkraut Esther Eisert Paul Eisert Barney Erickson William Fosse Carol Fuller Faye Garrett Mclva Gaze Carole Garrison Eugene Gedye Nancy Geiger Eileen Gillette Bob Gower Virjean Gretencord Bob Grnbe Fletcher Grover Barbara Guiler Chcryl Gustafson Joyce Hadley Arlene Ham Don Hartshorn Glenda Hawk James Heerman Charles Hess Helen Jo Hetrick Don Hctzner Carol Heyworth Barbara Hicks Jerry Hill Ruth Hill George Hite John Horn Leo Hnrnberk Lurita Hoxsey Betty Huddleston Bruce Hughes Martha Hume Barbara Ingold Juniors 30 Juniors X . . 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A gk? e nn? it .4 X i Q-:Ziff lk , ll ,I V We it , S X S S itz s gi L V ,X 5 X Y . xi My .tr M 'emi' 4 li? 1 x 5 V1 Marcella Schmitt lid Schroeder Judy Seward Charles Shepherd Shirley Shoopman Roger Smith Terry Smith Bill Smith Varul Smithson l'arulyn Snyder Vernis Stanford Ronnie Stevenson Sara Stevenson Terry Stiles Carolyn Stohl Shipman Farol Stone Marvin Stone Ronnie Swinrlen Janet Taggart Sally Tindall Don Tipton Roller Totel Pauline Truffa David Turnquist Warren Varland Bob Wagner Roy Wagner Vlarence Walter Jim Waring David Warner Helen Weber Phyllis Wendel Tom White Francis Widmayer Dale Wilson Bill VVruek Nanry Young Sue Zorn The Sophs, No Longer the Babies The sophomores, no longer the babies, elected as their leaders for the year Delbert Chalus, presidentg Fritz Ieuter, vice president, Janice Edwards, secretary, and Dale Sever- son, treasurer. No doubt anticipating the good times to be had on the annual class picnic, which was held May 27 at Deer Park, the second-year students collected class dues in order to in- crease the treasury. As their contribution to the home- coming festivities, the sophomores presented a Hoat bearing the theme Boiling the Hall Devils In Their Ovvn Fire . Led by their officers and Robert E. Johnson, advisor, the class sold Christmas cards as another means of enlarging the treasury. As is customary, the sophomores sponsored the Freshman Mixer which was held on September ll in Kingman Gym. As each freshman entered the gym he was tagged with a 'Treshiel' card which was Worn throughout the evening. Dancing to records, the students enjoyed many novelty mixers. Among these were The Broom Dance , '4The Circle Dancei' and The Bunny Hop . During their Iirst year at OHS the sophomores, then the lowly freshmen, elected as their class ohicers, David Trumbo, president, Bob Wendel, vice president, Lorraine Wheeler, secre- tary, and Don Springer, treasurer. These oilicers led their class through a very successful Diamond Jubilee year. Sophomores to Qs? me 56 e on , 1-:ara 43 xfllgegv ii A if ffflf ' , la. 1 T ,V ' .V-fe -2' Q Q ' W or 3 if. X5 wg , Q: r 'S Ns-sr'oW S . .. ,Q or f L. 5 t if Q gg W i Q --., KN' Q'i.iiK,qii fifik rf A N I Dug!! x R x 5 , A , K ,ici K 5 t L S A 4 ir xx v B A at S3 ,. 4 A ,gi K f ml. In .ml A Q wr K- 2 I :ii - , N E - f ' if 'V f . by Wg Q f' WY, . W . ll' 5: K A 'ey .A Q vt , F3 . K1 I Q H. sf!! Ng V i M i nz, B , A B Q W , g A . X quo - Sq-rg mf. , D LQ, l'i:,:aKgk in ,gr x lr- 4, X MQ! ii' A 4 5 5 f ' if ' f ,V al Hifi? ,Mil-if , ,, t K? -1,313 x J ii ...gf v i M X r. 3 5 infr a K Q . it if ii: 2 A Mg 8' Q ' will ik ia V M 9 A I W ' i aa :,: 1 l , l W I , -, xg, 'Z A' .. A l A I-.Z 3 1 . . 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K V k -. 3,44 f V V 1 Q Vx, o ,S , Q :is 3 i, to B A if f' if I ' , ' ' A fir fi 35 Shirley Ainslcy Irwin Alberry Jim Allen Albert Alonzo Marilyn Anderson Judy Armstrong Curt Ayers Joan Backos Barbara Bahen Larry Ball Larry Barnhart Joe Bayer Pat Bayer Earl Beals John Beed Howard Bell Doris Berkley Lester Bixler David Blaine Larry Blickensderfer Jon Bourne Sharon Boyle Edward Brady Marion Bramel Paul Bretag Dale Burkett Donna Busch Barbara Bute Jerry Carroll Delbert Chalus Ronnie Chevalier Mary Christopher Ronald Clements Candace Clifford Warren Cofoid Kathryn Corrigan Russell Crackel Robert Cupples Sally Curtin Hallie Davidson Larry DeCoursey Donald DeGeare Carolyn Dial Bill Dominy Kenneth Douvia .lane Dovin Carole Downey Wanda Drewes Carolyn Driscoll Berky Dyke Donald Eastman Jim Edgcomb Janice Edwards Evelyn Eisert Sylvia Ewing Gerald Farrell Jean Farrell J oan Farrell Donald Fike Donna Fisher Sonja Fosse Roger Foster Louis Fox Dale Friestad Darlene Friestad Joseph Friet Nancy Funk Gary Gaffney James Galvan Janice Gamons Mary Ganz Dorothy Gaul Jack Glade William Godwin Gerald Goetsch James Goetsch Byford Goldman James Goodchild Linda Green Sally Gregory Frances Gretencord Nancy Grivetti Eugene Gualandri Pierre Guibor Barbara Hackler Robert Halligan Judith I-Ialterman Judith Hamill Clara Lu Hanna George Harden John Harmon Robert Harper Patricia Henry Gene Hensley Bette Hentrich David Hertzner James Hilton Robert Hines Dee Hockenherry Inette Hoxsey Harvey Hughes Robert Hylin Fred Ieuter Calvin Ingram Barbara Jackson Mick J effries LaVonne Jehly John Jensen Patricia Johnson Sharon Johnson Verna Kalisak Pat Kelley ophomores A ,au ,, JH sw W., ' wif 'lf' 5 oy or FW mg Q, yyryy J f r wx Wadi? 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A .. as faifem we f he Mgsi y ef xl , K ,Xie as? .L if-fxkg KV', 'JU BQ' or R 37 Juanita Kennedy Fred Kimes Connie Kirkman Gary Kirkpatrick Melita Klesath Tom Kling Don Klingerman Jerry Kolesar Helen Kuster Don LeBeau Carol Leger Mary Lemke Martha LeRette Sharon Liedtka Elmarie Lindsey Lynn Logan Carol Looney Dan Lotts Dale Madden Dick Malik Ardelle Mason Sharon Mason Pat Maubach Bob Mays .lark Meckenstock Gary Melinfr Leona Melton Shirley Meyers Delores Midnight Carlene Miller Charles Miller Pat Miller Maryellen Miner Sharon Morling Kenneth Moss Donna Mumper Joel Munks Pat Myre Harland Mcfilasson Carolyn Nelson Marilyn Nelson Ronald Nelson Wallace Newson Glenn Nicol Helen Nikels Nancy Norman Roberta Norman Nanry Ohme Joe Orsini Ken Orstead Tom Ott .lim Panko .lim Payne Dirk Peck Jerry Penick Nancy Peterson Bob Phelps Virginia Pike Carol Pillion Virginia Poitra Mary Polen Barbara Pool Jim Poundstone Ken Poundstone Mary Preci George Pufahl Irene Quinn Judy Reeder Carol Lee Rensch Julie Richardson Robert Rockford Gertrude Ross Dawn Ruberts Janet Saager Carol Sagi David Sapp Eugene Sarver Betsy Schillings Kathy Schmidt Dale Severson Irene Shapcott Sandra Shintock Bill Simpson Joe Smallbone Phil Sommer Maynard Smith Betty Soulsby Donald Springer Ronald Staples Arlene Stencel Richard Stevenson Tom Stoudt Dan Stiles Pat Stricklin Ellanora Stuart Joyce Sturdivant Jean Swanson David Trumbo Tom Tyler Jerry Tunget Bill Walters Earl Wendel Bob Wendel Gary Western Joan Wetherell Jerri White Lorraine Wheeler Karen Whitney James Wilcox Anna Wilhemi Raymond Williams Ronald Williams David Wing Tom Williams Carol Wolfe Edward Woodyer Rose Zemitis Sophomores 38 Freshmen, Soon to Step Upward The freshmen, diamonds in the Their first class activity Was the 1'0Ugh, W9109 led through their fiFS'C entrance of their home-coming iioat adventurous year at OHS by Bob Iv- HB1-eak It . erson, president, Diane Cavatorta, secretary g Carol Signorella, vice pres- They Ghteftaihed their IJ21F9h'CS at Sl identg Judy Buehler, treasurer, and get-acquainted night, better known as advisor, Roy Bohannon. Freshman Nightu, October 27. Serving their parents on Freshman Night are Judy Buehler, Donna Turnquist, Carol Clements and Pat Dug- gan. Providing entertainment are Eleda Klugman, Pat Duggan and Linnus Fulkerson. 39 Frank Alberry Joyce Alms Joan Anderson Jerry Applehee Dorothy Arwood Bill Ayers Josephine Backos Judy Battles Nancy Bayer Don Behringer John Bernadoni John Best Phil Black Marilyn Blakely Karen Blue Marlene Boe Dick Boe Bob Bowers Stanley Brady Peggy Bretag Donald Bruck Judy Bruck Bonnie Brydon Don Budach Judy Buehler Adrain Burgess Ron Barton Mary Margaret Busch Don Butterfield Kathy Caise Judy Caldwell Chuck Carlson Fred Carlson Carl Carpenter Judy Carr Dianne Cavatorta Bob Chalus Leqnnrd Chevalier .loan Claggett John Claggett John Clapper Carol Clement Frank Cole Carol Conner Colleen Conner Sharon Conrad Nancy Cook Nancy Cross James Cupples John Damgard Joyce Danner Eloise Daugherty Ed Davis Larry Davis Judy Decker Natalie Deliloss Charline Duggan Patty Duggan Donna Dulian Sharon Dulian Jane Dwyer Barbara Eutis Diane Evensen Donna Farrell Bill Farrell George Ferguson Carole Fisher Elizbeth Fleetwood Leo Fogle Ernest Foster JoAnne Fox Gerald Frig X i F ce V k' X K K 'e ... 2 1 S 1 -7.3 5 I 3 Freshmen 5 .f 3 . ...,. 2 V. wr K- - f- . . 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R' .fl 'riff 4 f f .2 Y7 At 'fl' ix , li mah I C, if Q - if if Q P , qs P A -if ' m k f ' X z 1 i 2 9 ,37lTftvfiATf'l W si 'A K 41 3 x f gl v f., A ' 'sf G , 'mr :I gb 4 LL, eg, gt W, s KH x A Q: . am , 1 A L N J 121 X no .c S S 5 4 K ' . i .blb K b 'ff 5 X ' ,- , , al - i x 4, 'X Q5 y' ,1 Q . - f, Q 4 F 99 f 'fv Linnus Fulkerson Carolyn Goetz William Goldman Everette Greene George Greene Donna Grivetti June Guiler Jean Gustafson Bryan Hackler Harold Haff Louella Hamm Nancy Hanold David Harden Robert Harris Patricia Hart John Hausaman Gerald Hawthorne Thomas Heath Patricia Heather James Heemstra Dorothy Heide Donata Heidenrich Ruth Hertzner Ethel Heth Peggy Hetrick Nancy Hicke Donna Hill Edward Hiltabrand Norma Hinch Jack Hines Charles Hmltz Lois Hylin Ronald Ingram Robert Iverson Janice Jackson Richard Jacobsen Darrell Johnson Ida Johnson Janice Johnson Judith Johnson Marcia Johnson Peggy Johnson Robert Johnson Edward Jugenitz Barbara Kammerer Howard Kennedy Sharon Kirkpatrick Kay Kline Jerald Kline Mary Klingerman Eleda Klugman Frank Kneussel Josephine Knott Terry Kronsted Jim Kuetman Fred Kummer Janet Kyles Diane Laatz Charles Landstron Dale Larson Linda Lee Donald Leonard Terry Lynot James Magoonaupzh Ellen Manley Norma Marsden Gary Mathias Barbara Meiners Carole Melland Donald Meredith Kathryn Meyer Mary Meyers Joanne Mezel Frances Michaels Sandra Morgan Mark Morell Gene Morrison Mazine McNeeley Gael Nelson Larry Nelson Marlys Nelson Robert Nikels Pat 0'Connell Gene Odum Sandra Ogren Jerry Owens George Page Bill Parrott Jean Peddicord Norman Penoyer Claudia Peterson Darlene Price Sharon Pufahl Janice Rahn Susann Regas Darlene Rideout Margaret Rivers Barbara Robinson Hazel Robinson Francis Rockey Richard Ross Jean Rothbardt Bob Satterfield Sandra Satterfield Joe Scerini Alberta Scheib Bill Schell Frank Schmitt Duane Schroeder Mary Seibert Gerald Sesto Keith Severson Bernard Shiejak Julie Shilkuski Henry Siebert Carol Signorella Don Sila Beverly Simmons Judy Smallbone Carol Smith Judy Smith Lloyd Smith Sally Smith Priscilla Spradling Patricia Stillwell Bob Stohr Charles Streul Ron Strickland Don Sturdivant Judith Sutton Sandra Swingen Mildred Taggart Carol Thiers Keith Thompson Bill Tonione John Torres Dick Totel Donna Turnquist Gene Vandervort Janet Vandervort Bob Vandervort Larry Van Hoozer Fred VeZain Jim Vighi Freshmen 42 X M 'P .... X ' wb, 'S ' 1 if .. 41 S i 'K get i if 'W X Y N ZA f S Freshmen X xx xx iiiif J . X k e QP is me or 1 A 1 ' i sk .W gl i 5 x Qin :ES ...lt 5 ' A rr . , ' J R 1' a r ., Later Pictures L x 3 -:EZ i i Q , :: 1,. K 2 a a r gre r .. rr e .4 , .q 43 Sandra Vincent Judy Wallem Dick Wallem Marie Warrick Bob Weber Benita Weeden Ken While Audrey Wilhelms Bob Williams Diane Wilson Jerry Wilson Lonie Young Ed Zarka Joe Zarka Carol Zeilmann Charles Zemaitis Sharon Zsizsik Fred Bayer Joan Claggett Richard Coffey J im Costello Victor Fuller Chuck Hedgepath Pat Jenkins Carolyn Michaels Joe Olle David Press David Samp Phillip Woodward Nancy Yates Richard Zahn We'll remember the OMCE and its staff and the others who helped maintain oar school, especially those who issaecl tara'y slips at that long flesh in the office. . . -A, Welfare of All is His Business Dear Graduating Friends: Many years ago, the right to go to school, the right to seek an education, the right to greater opportunity were available solely to the children of those who could afford to buy admis- sion to the few schools then existing. Pioneer American men and Women early savv that education must be available for all children. They saw learning as the one key which would open the dam to an unlimited future for the sons and daughters of every family, regardless of Wealth or position. I hope you have recognized your opportunity and have used your years at Ottawa High to prepare for admis- sion to the ranks of those for Whom learning will never cease. We Wish you Well and assure you that We Will Welcome any further opportunity to serve you. Sincerely, Board of Education M R. FRANK PETERSON President DR. CLIFFORD CARTER MR. ERNEST POOL MR. DAN RIORDAN MR. ALEX SCHERER MR, ARTHUR WALTER MR. LYLE BRAGG 47 Through These Hands Pass the Tickets That Admit and Excuse Source of many of the tickets issued around these halls, and the picture of much grief upon occasions, is the of- fice, although it is hard to believe that sadness occurs, judging from the hap- py expressions of the staff. Being the center of all business transactions, the school oiiice is a constant scene of humming activity. In the upper left-hand corner Mrs. William Pike, personal secretary to Mr. Shannon, is arranging appoint- ments to fit into Mr. Shannon's busy schedule. Top right, Miss Oledine Wood, reg- istrar, takes time out from keeping the school's records to type out the schedule of a new transfer student. In the lower left- and right-hand pictures Mrs. George Willy and Miss Marge Moore, respectively, add up cafeteria charge slips, as part of their job as financial secretaries. Mr. Paul Wood, OHS receptionist, makes out a telephone message just received and to be transferred to one of the classrooms via the private tele- phone switchboard. Mr. M. J. O'Connell, genial attend- ance oflicer, talks over the case of a missing person. 50 'eil .I 7 . Custodians As they perform a few of their many duties around the school, we find the members of our janitorial staff. Starting in the upper left-hand corner, we see George Smith, Narcisse Chevalier, Fred Dammann, Milton Stevenson, Mike Katrein, Camillo Vittone, James Markey and George Eastman. and Chefs Probably the most popular staff members of the school around lunch time are the cafeteria cooks. Shown getting ready for the big rush are Miss Alvis Marten, Mrs. Helen Jon- ason, Mrs. Violet Williamson, Mrs. Ida Hagenbach, Mrs. Teressa Nelson and Mrs. Joyce Eastman. W e'll remember the classes which we attended, the teachers who taught them ana' our endless trying to get a perfect report like that oh the opposite page . . . 'INNER CIRCLE 'Bill Wx'uck, Pat Kline, Audrey Wilhelm, Bill Burke, Maryanne DeMoss. SFCOND CIRCLE Candace Clifford, Jerry Kallestzxd, Roberta Norman, Bernard Hoe, John Reed, Larry Joe Kindle, Gary Meling, Joan Wetherell, Margaret Flick. IHIRD CIRCLE Robert Rockford, Sharon Kirkpatrick, George Green, Norma Hinch, Dick Hoe, Leonard Chevalier, Beverly Madsen, Sandra Vincent, Jerry White, Donna Dulian, Kenny White, Bill Tonione. STANDING .lim l'unl:o, Kay Kline, Ronnie Stevenson, James Galvan. Copping a coveted Superior First Division Rating at the state music contest this spring topped the list of activities accomplished by the OHS band. Having won Superior state finalist ratings at the District Contest held at Marseilles, five entries of en- sembles and soloists continued to the State Contest held at Normal, Illinois April 30 and May 1 along with the band, which goes directly to the state contest without district competition. The outcome of the second year of state contest for Ottawa, revealed three superior ratings awarded the band, drum quintet, and cornet solo and three awarded excellent ratings for the trombone, bassoon and bass horn solos. 54 Band Hits Bull's-eve J Probably the next most thrilling occurrence was performing with the Girls' Drill Squad in the half-time show at the Northwestern-Iowa foot- ball game in Dyche Stadium, Evans- ton under the gaze of approximately 35,000 people. In addition to preparing for the Northwestern performance the band played and marched at the iive home football games. At the prime of the Christmas sea- son, the band, in cooperation with the a cappella choir and Thespian club, presented an inspiring concert of re- ligious nature featuring the well- known scenes surrounding Christ's Marie Warrick, Dorothy Malik, Joyce Danner, Joanne liensema, Jucly Halterman. INNER QIRCLF Dan Lotts, Janet Carter, Dave Warner, Florence Norman, Jim Cupples, Chuck Mills, Shirley Meyers, SECOND LIKLLF Warren Cofoid, Ed Jugenitz. William Fosse, Warren Varland, Roger Smith, Jerry Hawthorne, Dick Totcl, Ronnie Strickland, THIRD LIRCI l' Ed Davis, Jim Heemstra, Jerry Alleman, Dwain Dial, Carol Riskeclal. Clarence VValters, Larry Ball, Dale Blue, Jack Hines, Bill Christian, Tom White, Ken Orstearl. STANDlNf ln State Contest birth. The second annual Easter con- cert was presented by the same group. Playing for the nine home basket- ball games, the band was divided into two parts, or pep bands, which alter- nately entertained before and during the half time of each game. During the course of the year the band took part in the Boyce Memorial Parade and the Memorial Day Paradeg ap-- peared in the Philip Maxwell Assem- blyg played a concert at the La Salle County Teachers Institute and gave an open house public band rehearsal. To climax the year's busy schedule, the band presented the 22nd Annual Spring Concert, May 14. On gradua- tion day they gave forth the strains of Pomp and Circumstancev for the seniors. RAY MA K EEVER llanzl Director Members of a cappella choir are, row one: Donata Heidenrich, Elaine Lotshaw, Pat Duggan, Sharon Liedtka, Eleda Klugman, Bev Pearson, Carol Wolfe, Betsy Schillings, Arlene Stencel, Linda Antram, Caroline Goetz, Carol Leger, Joan Peddicord, LaVonne Jehly, Carol Sagi and Karen Whitney. Row two: Melita Klesath, Barbara Hicks, Betty Soulsby, Carol Signorella, Judy Buehler, Joyce Sturdivant, Dianne Laatz, Sharon Morling, Nancy Ohme, Ruth Olson, Sandra Ogren, Carol Pillion, Linnus Fulkerson, Pat Cook, Jean Rothbardt and June Guiler. Row three: Carol Garrison, Ellanora Stuart, Sandra Swingen, Gary Mathias, Terry Lynott, Danny Stiles, Delbert Chalus, Dick Wallem, Donna Scerini, Nancy Norman, Donna Bowen, Evelyn Chalus, Claudette Nordin and Janet Taggart. Row four: Duane Wilson, Frank Kneussel, Bill Simpson, George Galvan, Russell Crackel, Bob Grobe, Alan Ball, Richard Stevenson, David Samp, Larry Nelson and Robert Iverson. In the second year of its existence, the a cappella choir, under the direc- tion of Bernt J. Muus, presented the annual Christmas concert this year entitled Hosanna in the Highest , and the Easter program, Salvation is Created , in conjunction with the band. The choir also attended the NCIC Music Festival at Sterling and sectional and state contests, placing Well in all events. Traveling to Or- chestra Hall in Chicago, the choir heard the St. Olaf's Choir perform plus journeying to various schools to present their own concerts. The Madrigal singers, a chosen group of twelve, is also in its second year. They were featured at both concerts and entertained at numerous church programs and civic organiza- tions. The group received a superior rating at the District contest and an excellent rating at the State contest. The group consists of Betsy Schil- lings, Eleda Klugman, LaVonne Jehly, Sharon Liedtka, Barbara Claus, Donata Heidenrich, Carol Pen- nebaker, Nancy Norman, Patty Dug- gan, John Beed, Bill Simpson, Jim Minkler, Alan Ball and Richard Stev- enson. B. J. MUUS Vocal Music Librarian James Smith gets :L real workout as Art Turnquist :mil Jack Anderson check out a reference Ill book. School just got to be too mueh for Jack Folwell. Mrs. Frances McMillan, R.N , school nurse, makes :i runtim- vheck as Janet Zumstein looks on. IUVA HOI I '1 1, A rt , 2 , JAMES SMITH L f '55 W ' Librarian if ' I ' : , ' A 5 ' ,l FRANCES McMH.I.AN Nurse I V' '- ' 1 I ,5,r! , ,wwf ,, ' 5 Art class, busily sketching in chalk, show their artistic ability to Mrs. Riva Hoff, instructor. Student artists shown are Maxine McNeiley, Sharon Pufahl, Jerry Sesto, Roger Koenig, Buddy Duggan, Donna Mumper, Lloyd Lock, Martlm LeRette, Pat Bayer, Pauline Truila, Louise Ricci, Donato Heidenrich, Bonnie Brydon and Earl Beals, , W E 2 5 7 Playing competitive games such as basket- ball and doing strenuous exercises are just a few things that add to stiff and sore muscles in Robert McKay's boys' gym classes. Other activities include basketball, softball, track, football, and physical fitness tests. Many gym periods were devoted to intramural com- petition Which also was continued after school hours. ROBERT McKAY Military, Diiving. Boys' Physical Ed WILLIAM NOVAK Boys' Physical Ed, Football Coach GILBERT LOVE Boys' Physical Ed Basketball Coach, Athletic Director 58 Physical Education plays an important part in every student's program. Shown above is a girls' PE class in a basketball dribbling exercise and to the right, a group in hot game competition. New equipment for gym is a trampoline acquired earlier this year. ARLENE STEINER F Girls' Physical Ed FRANCES SMITH Girls Physxc-.1lEd 59 Cooking, sewing and studying child care are a few of the activities carried on by the home management and home economic classes this year. Shown at the top is the home manage- ment class cooking a meal for some faculty members: Lois Butterfield, Joanne Daggett, Mary Cain, Sandra Jenkins, Ella Chaney, Annabelle Gretencord and Ruth Rice. Below are Trudy Duckworth, Mary Polen, Martha LeRette, Fran Polancic, Nancy Peterson, Marilyn Anderson, Joan W etherell and Elaine Lotshaw mixing those delicacies that make the girls the envy of hungry study hall stu- dents. MARY ELLEN GROTE Home Economics ALICE GJERDE Home Management LYDIA HEEMSTRA Foods, Cafeteria Manager ! 60 g 'T 27' Members of Mr. Ben Rotter's metal shop watch him perform a demonstra- tion. They arc, front row: Jim Broadus, Bob Robinett, Jerry Alle- man, Jerry Haltcrman, Mr. Rutter, Jerry West and Dick Munks. Second row: Don Marks, Hob Crackel, Bob Claggett and Pete Smith. Jerry Hill and Dave Hertzner are busily preparing: a drawing for Mr. Harold Zuege's mechanical drawing' class in the upper right picture. BEN ROTTER Metals GEORGE WILLY Woodshop 'W -'MW , ., HAROLD ZUEGIC Znd Semester Mechanical Training Agriculture ,. M Q., Ahuvo are mcmbvrs of Mr. George Willy'S Woorlshnp class on a furniture making job Left to riyzht arc: Jerry Kline, .Inc Smallbone, Bill Parrott, Robert Iverson, Pierre Guibor, Jerry Owens, Richard Peck and Fritz Icuter. KENNETH ANDERSON CARL NELSON lst Sc-mcstcr Agriculture 61 Themes, Speeches and Grammar -- h-h-h A n Sights of interest around the world are viewed by sophomore English students. Above: Jack Meckenstock, David Sapp, Janice Edwards, Clara Lu Hanna and Glenn Nicol. E S. ISABELLA SANDERS MARGUERITE LAUGMAN DOROTHY ROTTER English English English, Sp eech , , r Y X f ROBERT BURNS KEITH CLARK VERNON ADAMS English, English, English, Creative Writing Coach Coach 62 I -1-X +yi:Mental G mnastics f y K 'G ' uf' ' 4 GEORGINIC HESS JOHN L. HOFF MARY LQMAY VICTOR WEEER JAMES SUTHERLAND Mathematics Mathematics Maghematigg, Mmlwn-mugs, Mathematics, Director of Guidance Coach T'sychulwf:Y. Cnucli Advanced algebra students below learn the science of letters anrl numbers. Picturecl are Hob Brady, Iiill Burke, Kathy McDonald, Melva Gaze, Hill Christian, David Warner, Jane Park, Sandra Loeb, Marilyn Rice, Don Dettore, Dick Secur and Miss Mary LeMay, instructor of higher mathematics. 63 History Department of Facts and Events MERLE BURKE History T. 0. ZIMMERMAN History, Coach ROBERT JOHNSON History Coach Dr. Albert l. Oliver, University of Pennsylvania, was a guest of the economics class instructed by Miss Marguerite Hempen. He is pictured below chatting with Principal MacRae Shannon and Civic Council President Chuck Mills. 64 Miss Marguerite Hempen's class of Modern History is pictured viewing a movie. They are, front row: Mary- anne DeMoss, Melvin Beard and Gene Honeyman. Second row: Bob Strickland, Edith Tillman, Charleen Dietman, Donald Marks and Miss Hempen. Third row: Leonard Lock, Mervin Schomas, Bill Shields, Bob Crackel and John Birtwell. The United States History classes which consist mainly of juniors, were both surprised and dismayed to find that they must pass a test not only on the U. S. Constitution, but the Illinois Constitution, flag etiquette and the Declaration of Independence as well. This is the first year that high school students have been required to take . V VVV: A H - f STANLEY WHITE History, English MARGUERlTE HEMPEN Our Life Today such a test in order to receive their long-awaited diploma. Seniors, many who were U. S. History students last year, also were examined. Freshmen students studied World History this year and a course in Modern History was offered to seniors. .u fan, m um r Z v f 4 f A l f FRANK VANCE History. Coach Training Future Scientists Members of Advance Biology are cut- ting up frogs. Front rowg Pat Pur eifull, Barbara Burr and Bob Bryan. Second row: Ellen Park, Judy Wen del, Carol Sanders, Mr. Charles Ali konis and Judy Koerner. Third row Alice Alikonis and Robeth Jacobs. Demonstrating the oscilloscope to Bob Grove, Dave Turnquist, Jan Kam- merer and Sharon Morse is Mr. Robert Krabel. CHARLES ALIKONIS Biology ROBERT KRABEL Practical Science 66 The youngest member of the lab science classes is a brainstorm of C. J. Alikonis. His newly created ad- vanced biology class studied the phys- iology of a frog and Worked its Way up to that of a human being in the space of nine short months. Testing 1-2-3 comes the voice of Mr. Robert Krabel over the Ottawa High P. A. System. The lighting system in the auditorium is also in- debted to him. He spends the rest of his time teaching his Physical Science Class. Some of the hydrogen scientists of the coming generation got their start in Mr. Bohannon's chemistry and physics lab. The chem' lab was sub- ject to many experiments, while thc fumes of rotten eggs and sulfur crept from under the door and filled .lic corridors of the school. The only feminine member of thc science department is Miss Mildrcd Morgan. She is in charge of tlzc Visual Aids system, which consists principally of films and projection cameras. Also under her guidance are general science, physiography and general math. ROY BOHANNON Chemistry, Physics MILDRED MORGAN Physiography, Mathematics Watching over his students is Mr, R. P. liohannon, First row: Charlie MCR:-ynohls, Gilbert, Mumper, David Barr, Chuck Love, Fred Martin, Judy Harding and Jane Park. Second row: Archie Boo, Betty Burke and Mr. Bohannon. Third row: Dale Nelson, Lynn Jehly, Ed Schroeder, Louis Bramel, Rusty Lewis, Bev Rorem and Robeth Jacobs. Bringing Foreign Cultures Closer Friends, Romans, Countrymen are pictured as they raise their glasses in a toast. Standing are Pat Miller, Joseph Friet, Joel Munks, Elmarie Lindsey, Becky -Dyke, Bob Wendel and Lorraine Wheeler. Seated are Jim Edgcomb, LeRoy LeGare, Earl VVendel and Clara Lu Hanna. Struggling with many verbs, ad- verbs, adjectives and learning about other countries, are language stu- dents. Studying the customs of the Romans, are Latin enthusiasts. This course is offered for two years, alter- nating the third and fourth year. Spanish can be taken for two years GERTRUDE PFEIL English, German ,,,.. 68 during which Mexico and Spain are among some of the Spanish-speaking countries studied. A romance lan- guage, oifered for two years, is French, which is spoken in France, Belgium, Switzerland and many other countries. The primary functions of German are studied also in two years. MARY JANE MESS AUDREY WHEELER Spanish English, French. Latin A. , Z 'rv ALLEN NINNESS Bookkeeping, Mathematics ,,,,,.,....w 1 1 l l 1 MARJORIE HUFF Stenography, Oflice Procedure -A.-, , 1 , V43 I EMILY HENTRICH Typing Business Aspirants Top picture: Business Science students studying the efforts of prospective bookkeepers are Connie Kirkman Russel Crackel, Pat Myre, Kenny Moss, Mary Ganz, Darlene Friestad and Wanda Drews. Below is the advanced typing class demonstrating newly acquired electric typewriters. Shown exhibiting their typing skill are Joanne Metzler, Sue Sarver and Gertrude Scheib. We'll never forget the many sports events to which our activity ticket admitted as . . . V r A 1 1 . , S 9 , 1 1 1 4 1 1 A 4 Varsity cheerleaders shown above are Donna Bowen, Carol McDowell, Sue Sarver and Fran Polancic. J-V cheerleaders shown at the right are Sally Smith, Dawn Ruberts, Bette Lu Hentrich, Darlene Friestad and Pat Dug- gan. Tackle, Pass, Kick, Run, Win! .- . - ld The representatives of Ottawa High's varsity football squad for the 1953 campaign are shown above. Row one: John Miner, Lynn Jehly, Duane Nusbaum, Tom Bowers, Larry Kindle, Dale Wheeler, Don Marks and Dick Lemke. Row two: Mgr. Dave Turnquist, Dick Wade, Jerry West, Bob Crackel, Bob C-robe, Dale Sang, Roger Smith, Bob Gower, Barney Erickson, Bob Kruger and Mgr. Bob Bryan. Row three: Coach Bill Novak, Don Tipton, Jerry Eiclielkraut, Chuck Love, Rusty Lewis, Pete Smith, Bob Strickland, Tom Knutson, Jack Anderson, Fred Martin, Jim Bretagz, Bill Shields, Gene Honeyman and Coach Vic Weber. When the grid campaign for 1953 came Central Conference, the Bucs finished in a to a close, the Detroit Lions were champions tie for second place. of professional football, Michigan State The pil-ate Season Stal-ted with 3 13-6 Shalfd the Big 10 Championship title and loss in the rain at La Salle. Then came a the SPHITHUS had 21 Rose BOWI ViCt01'y- 27-0 victory over Streator and a 20-13 loss At OHS the gridiron Season Saw Coach to Mendota on King Field, before the Bucs Bill Novak's Pirates achieve a 5-3-1 won, traveled 150 DiX0n for a hard-fought 12-7 lost and tied record. win. Hall brought home a 7-0 win from Ottawa, but the Pirates travelled to Ster- Dick Wade' fight end, was Selected by img for e 7-7 tie. DeKalb left King Field on the short end of a 33-13 score and Mar- his teammates as the 'tM0st Valuable Play- er and Jerry West, halfback, and Jack with quette departed from the Pirate lair a 7-6 loss. In the closing game of the season, Ottawa captured a 7-6 victory at In the Northeast Division of the North St. Bede. Anderson, fullback, were chosen as honorary Hco-captains . For the fifth time in nine years OHS received the Rotary trophy, donated by the Streator and Ottawa branches of that organization and scheduled to go to the team with the best record after a ten-year rivalry between the two schools. Shown below on King Field as Ottawa was presented the trophy are Fred Martin, Vic Carr, Merton Jorstad, Ottawa Rotary Club President, John Prichard, President of the Strcator Rotary Club and John Miner. f, , ka 'ae lv-we 7 I3 iff-gef- 7 4 H r fmatlz Dale Zlflyec Ler- Eob Gower Wk? Pirate ff eau. 5QdcLJ5 Has? Lewis B06 CmckcL 5ob Grolvz T001 ffaufsoa , 75 M Uaio 507 John miner Varsity Season Reford Ottawa 6-La Salle' Peru 13 Rushlng Ottawa 27-Streator 0 TC G L N Ottawa 13-Mendota 20 West - - - A - - 440 15 425 Ottawa 12-Dixon 7 Bfeiag - - - - . - 466 61 405 Qttawa 0?Ha11 7 Anderson ...,. 266 5 261 Ottawa 74S1,er1ing 7 Martin . . . . . . 295 139 156 Ottawa 33fDeKalb 13 Nusbaum .---- 69 18 51 Ottawa 7-Marquette 6 Wade ----- - 5 5 5 Ottawa 7-St. Bede 6 Sang . . . - . - Q 0 0 0 Won 5, lost 3, tied 1 Q Points scored 112, opponents 751 JACK ANDERSON Game Statistics e Av. 5.5 4.2 4.07 2.05 8.87 5.0 0.0 4.03 Ottawa Opponents 84 .......... first downs .... 88 1451 ...... yards gained rushing 1358 238 . . . yards lost rushing . 193 1303 .... .. . net yards rushing .. 1165 692 ...... yards gained passing 311 1995 .. . net yardage .... 1476 '74 . . . passes attempted . . 75 34 . , , passes completed . . 24 10 . . passes intercepted . 5 33 ........ number of punts . . 38 31.9 ..... average yards per punt 33.6 24 ....... number of fumbles . 24 W 23 . . fumbles recovered . 25 1 55 ...... number of penalties 39 1 460 ...,. yards lost on penalties 345 V I L, JIM BRETAG FRED MARTIN JERRY WEST Passing. Punting Att. comp. Yds. nit. 'rn NO- Yds- Ave- Marfin ...... 50 26 499 4 5 West. ' '-'25 800 324' Bretag I 24 8 193 1 1 Martin 7 218 31.1 West Q . U 1 0 O 0 0 Bretag ... ... 1 36 36.0 E Q Q Q -g 33 1054 31.9 pass Receiving Individual Statistics C Yds' TD TD PAT TP Bretag U ' . S 222 2 Jim Bretag .... .... G 0 36 Wade ...-.' llul 1 0 188 2 Fred Martin . . . .... 4 1 25 Honeyman ... ... 9 171 2 Jem' West '--- '--- 2 0 12 West ..'... 59 0 DickWade ....2 0 12 Anderson ' . E ' I 2 37 0 Gene Honeyman .. . . 2 0 12 Martin H 2 15 0 LynnJehly .... 0 9 9 -. .T - Jack Anderson .... 1 0 6 34 602 6 - ' 1' 17 10 112 Above are three action pictures taken on King: Field during the Ottawa-Hall grid enrnunter. The invading' lic-rl Devils captured a 7-0 victory in the hard-fouyzht gmne. The top photo shows Dale Sang 4714! about to bring flown :L Hall ball carrier with an assist from Dick Wade MU. Other Ottawa players in the picture :tw Jack Anderson f52j, liob Grohe M71 :md limb Guwer 1501. .lim liretug t45l is shown trying: tu vlullm- chzirfringr Hall tucklers in the center picture. Don Marks 1263 is visible at thc riizht. An unidentified Pirate ball carrier is pictured in the bottom photo as he is cluwnecl. lclcntiliaxblc OHS players are Jack Anderson 1521 un the grmunsl in frunt of the bull czirricr, Tum Knutson tjllll, Jerry Eichelkrzult 1483 and Bnb Gower t50,b. 77 Members of the 1953-54 J-V football team pictured above are: row one: Mgr. Ron Strickland. Row two: Curt Ayers, Lester Bixler, Don Springer, Paul Bretag, Ronnie Chevalier, Dave Sapp and Larry Davis. Row three: Gary Western, Bob Wendel, Dale Severson, Richard Stevenson, Jack Meckenstock, Fritz Ieuter, Russel Crackel and Ronnie Williams. Row four: Coach Bob Johnson, Tom Kling, Gene Sarver, Joe Small- bone, Joel Munks, Bob Bowers and Carl Carpenter. Row iive: Coach Jim Sutherland, Ronnie Burton, Robert Iverson, Henry Seibert, Fred Kummer, Jack Claggett, Bill Ayers and Chuck Landstrom. Row six: Coach Frank Vance, Keith Severson, Philip Woodward, Bill Tonione, Joe Scerini, David Press, Bob Johnson, Gene Vandervort and Jack Clapper. Row seven: Bob Chalus, James Vighi, Bob Nikels, Gene Odum, Bill Farrell, Don Leonard, Dick Bne and Dale Larson. Row eight: Dick Wallem, Phil Black, John Damgard, Bill Schell, Jim Heemstra and Jerry Frig. Frosh-Soph Season Pecord Ottawa 7fLa Salle-Peru 20 Ottawa 6--Streator 0 ' ' Ottawa 25fMendota 0 Statlstlcs Ottawa 57Dix0n 7 68 .... ..... Ii rst downs ..... . . 45 Ottawa 27fHa11 0 1334 ...... yards gained rushing 1045 Qttawa 77Ster1ing 0 138 ....... yards lost rushing ....... 176 Ottawa 7..DeKa1b 32 1196 ,...... . net yards rushing 869 Ottawa 21-Marquette 0 379 yards gained passing 173 Won 5, lost 3 1575 .... ..... n et yardage ..... . . . 1042 Points scored 106, opponents 59 ---' - - - DHSSGS attenipted - - . - . 65 - ........ passes comp eted . . . . . 13 Scoring 10 ....... passes intercepted . . . . 9 TD PAT 20 ........ number of punts ..... . . 27 Stevenson - - - ----- 5 1 28.7 ..... average yards per punt 27.4 Meckensmck - - - ---- 4 0 23 ...,... number of fumbles . . . . 19 D- SGVGYSOH - - - - -'-- 4 0 17 ....... fumbles recovered . . . . 25 leutel' 4---- V ---- 3 O 31 number of penalties 32 Sllfiflgel' - - ---- 0 8 271 yards lost on penalties 280 Ayers ....0 1 1 16 10 106 Under the direction of Coach Bob Johnson, the Ottawa High School junior varsity football squad compiled a record of five Wins and three losses during the 1953-54 season. After a loss to La Salle-Peru in their opening encounter, the J-Vs de- feated Streator and Mendota, dropped a one-point decision to Dixon, Won over Hall and Sterling, were beaten by DeKalb's powerful frosh-soph squad and outscored Marquette in their final game. 78 Coach Jim Sutherland, making his debut at OHS, directed the jayvee basketball team to a record of eight wins and 13 losses during the 1953-54 campaign. The Corsairs got of to a bad start, dropping their first three contests, to St. Bede, 46 to 38, Marseilles, 44 to 353 and La Salle-Peru, 47 to 33. Vic- tory No. 1 came at the expense of Hall, 59 to 37. After losing to Mar- seilles, 34 to 33, the future Pirates won, 69 to 57, over Mendota, lost to Streator, 38 to 335 defeated Rock Falls, 52 to 513 and then suffered a three-game losing streak. The losses came at the hands of La Salle-Peru, 61 to 44, Dixon, 48 'Lo 445 and St. Bede, 64 to 58. For their last Win of the season, the Corsairs dumped Princeton, 57 to 53. Sterling defeated Ottawa, 69 to 54, in the last regularly scheduled encounter of the year. Taking part in the second an- nual Marquette Frosh-Soph Tourna- ment, the Corsairs dropped 'their irst game, 55 to 47, to St. Bede. Shown below are the members of the 1953-54 junior varsity basketball team. Kneeling are Ronnie Clements, Don Springer, David Sapp, Ken Poundstone, Ron Chevalier and Coach Jim Sutherland. Standing are Chuck Miller, Jack Meckenstock, Paul Iiretzuz, Joe Bayer, Bob Mays, Dale Severson, Tom Kling, Lester Bixler and Fritz Ieuter. '53-'54 Basketball squad Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa's Pirates, winner of 25 games in 31 tries, champions of the Morris and Sterling Holiday tournaments, victors of the Morris regional and runners-up in the La Salle Sectional, are pictured above. Front row: Mgr. Bob Bryan, John Miner, Jim Waring, Barney Erickson, Jerry Halterman, Jim Bretag, Chuck Love, Boe Shepherd and Mgr. Dave Turnquist. Back row: Don Tipton, Capt. Bill Shields, Jack Anderson, Wayne Nelson, Bob Strickland, Pete Smith, Gene Honeyman, Fred Martin and Coach Gil Love. SEASON RECORD 53-St. Bede 57 63 Marseilles 55 QOTJ 60+La Salle-Peru 39 74-Hall 39 68-Marquette 47 78-Geneseo 54 Morris Tourney 85-St. Anne 38 80-Joliet Catholic 65 76-Trinity QBloomingtonj 57 Sterling Tourney 79-Kewanee 51 76fRock Falls 36 59-Dixon 50 67-Streator 48 62-Hall 52 54ARochelle 61 57-DeKalb 69 754West Aurora 55 80-Marseilles 43 77-'Mendota 53 56-Streator 50 99-Rock Falls 64 52-La Salle-Peru 57 64-Dixon 55 75--St. Bede 55 51-Princeton 71 71-Sterling 50 1 953-54 SEASON STATISTICS ga fga fg pct fta ft pct pf tp avg Gene Honeyrnan .... 31 578 246 42.5 406 250 61.3 95 742 23.9 Bob Strickland ..... 31 338 135 39.9 131 79 60.3 93 349 11.1 Jack Anderson ..... 31 262 103 39.3 155 87 56.1 101 293 9.4 Bill Shields ........ 31 289 108 37.4 106 72 67.9 93 288 9.2 Jerry Halterman . . .31 288 102 35.4 106 77 72.6 97 281 9.0 Don Smith ......... 31 73 31 42.5 71 35 49.3 43 97 3.1 Fred Martin ....... 23 22 11 50.0 23 6 35.3 17 28 1.2 Wayne Nelson ...... 8 19 7 36.8 13 6 46.2 6 20 2.5 Jim Waring ........ 14 18 8 44.4 4 2 50.0 14 18 1.3 Don Tipton .... .. . 9 15 6 40.0 0 0 00.0 6 12 1.3 Jim Bretag ........ 6 6 4 66.7 0 0 00.0 2 8 1.3 Barney Erickson . . . 9 5 2 40.0 4 2 50.0 4 5 0.7 John Miner ........ 9 8 2 25.0 2 1 50.0 2 5 0.5 Marvin Pfau . . . . . . 3 2 1 50.0 0 0 00.0 2 2 0.7 Chuck Love . . . . . 6 3 0 00.0 2 1 50.0 4 1 0.2 Dick Wade . . . . . . 2 2 0 00.0 3 1 33.3 1 1 0.5 Bob Crackel .. . . . 4 1 0 00.0 2 0 00.0 4 0 0.0 31 1929 766 39.7 1028 619 60.4 584 2151 69.4 Morris Regional Ottawa 88-Seneca 47 Ottawa 60-Morris 42 Ottawa 88YStreator 57 L-P Sectional Ottawa 78-Wenona 62 Ottawa 46-Princeton 54 Won 25, lost 6 Points scored 2,151, opponents 1,633 80 Ottawzfs Pirates ars- shown above receiving the first-place plaque of the Morris Region- al. In the photo are Mgrr. Turnquist, Coach Love, Strickland, An- derson, M a rt i n, Shields, Mgr. Bryan, Honeyman, S mit h, Robert Ferguson, Nel- son, Miner, H 11 l ter- man and Tipton. The Pirates are pictured above after receiving the first-place trophy of the Morris Holiday Tournament. Shown in the picture are Dale SteH'en, Coach Love, Smith, Waring, Anderson, Wade, Shields, Martin, Mgr. Bryan, Mgr. Turnquist, Honeyman, Crackel, Strickland and Halterman. Capt. Bill Shields and Coach Gil Love are pictured at the left receiving the championship trophy of the Sterlimz Holiday Tour- nament from the Sterling High School principal, Roscoe Eades. 81 GENE HONEYMAN BOB STRICKLAND JACK ANDERSON Guard Center l orwax'd Pete Smith came off the bench to fill in for anyone in the starting lineup throughout the season. He appeared in every game the Pirates played. Bill Shields, captain of the team, was fourth in the Pirate column. Jerry Halterman won the Ki- Wanis trophy for free-throw shooting with a 72.6 percent- age. Gene Honeyman, voted the most valuable player on the team and selected on many all- state listings, almost rewrote the OHS record book, estab- lishing a new single-game scor- ing mark of 37 points, a record single season total of 742 points, a record of 250 con- verted free throws and a record of 246 field goals. Bob Strickland was second in scoring and top rebounder for the Pirates. Jack Anderson gave the Pi- rates rebounding power and placed third in scoring. PETE SMITH BILL SHIELDS JERRY HALTERMAN Center Forward Guard DON TIPTON JIM BRETAG WAYNE NELSON flimrll 1 orwarsl Center Reserve Pirates on the 19525-54 cage squad are shown here. Of the reserves, Jim War- ing' and Fred Martin, pic- tured below, saw the most action for the Pirates. Martin appeared in 23 games, scoring 28 points during the season. Waring' scored 18 points while playing in 14 games. Don Tipton, Jim Bretag, Wayne Nelson, Barney Erickson and Chuck Love all saw limited action dur- ing the campaign. JIM WARING FRED MARTIN BARNEY ERICKSON CHUCK LOVE Ginn-11 Forwarll l4'm'wzn'rl Guard I 8 3 Upper left: Gene Honeyman flips one off the backboard for two points against Joliet Catholic in the Morris Holiday Tournament to add to his record-breaking tournament scoring totals. Upper right, Jack Anderson drives in for a lay up against Streator in the championship game of the Morris Regional. Lower photo: Capt. Bill Shields drops in a field goal for Ottawa against Princeton in the championship contest of the La Salle Sectional. Bob Strickland gets set to re- bound if Shields should miss. au Upper left: Jerry Halterman drops in two points for the Pirates against Seneca in thc opening' gzune of the Morris Regional Upper center: Pete Smith hits on at jump shot at Geneseo Upper right: Bob Strickland pops one from the side in the Morris gvin as the Pirates battle with Seneca Lower photo: Gene Hoheyman 12351 puts on the brakes, as Jerry Haltermun and ax Joliet Catholic player bat 21 rebound around. Jael' Anderson 1313 comes to join in the action. Shown above are the members of Coach Vernon Adams' OHS wrestling squad which compiled a record of four wins and eight losses. Kneeling are: Don LeBeau, Bob Van- dervort, Terry Smith, Vic Carr, Don Dettore, Larry Kindle and Swede Learned. Standing are: Ed Purcell, Bill Fosse, Dick Munks, Jerry West, Dick Wade, Bob Gower and Bob Krueger. The squad placed third in the North Central Conference meet, and one of the wrestlers, Swede Learned, advanced through the Morris Sectional and competed in the State wrestling finals. Under the direction of Coach Vic Weber, the OHS freshman basketball squad compiled a record of ten wins and three losses in regular season play. In the Illinois Valley Tournament, the yearlings added a victory over Hall, before being eliminated by St. Bede in second-round competition. Keith Severson led the frosh in scoring and Phil Black placed second in point production. Great things are expected in future years of these freshmen basketbal- lers, who were regarded by many officials, sports writers and fans as the best freshman team they had ever seen at OHS. Below are the members of the 1953-54 freshman basketball team at OHS. Row one: Dale Larson, Jim Vighi, Bill Parrott, Jack Clapper, Bob Bowers, Dale Poundstone, Bill Ayers and Phil Woodward. Row two: Howard Kennedy, Joe Olle, Bill Tonione, John Damgard, Keith Severson, Dick Wallem, Jerry Wilson, Phil Black, Bob Chalus and Mgr. Don Meredith. Row three: Chuck Landstron, James Heemstra, Gene Vandervort, Bill Schell, Dick Zahn, David Press, Fred Kummer and Coach Vic Weber. .,.,f on The tennis team, t'4mac'h01l hy lloh Johnson, has tho rcvurrl of two wins anrl eight lusses, with several games to play. They placvfl fourth in the Illinnis Valley met-t. First row, left to right: Larry Joe Kindle, Dirk VVallem, Lynn Jehly, lCu5:ene Orlum, Dave Turnquist, Gene Saiver, Gary Western anzl Dick Iioe. Back row: Larry Ball, Phil VVomlwal'fl, Jon Bourne, Don Kerstv, limb Bryan, Jack Armstrong, John Horn and John Damgard. The golf team, unfler the tutoring of Ted Zimmerman, has wun four and lust twin, with several games to play. They received svcrmrl in the Illinois Valley, Insing tn La Salle by only one stroke. Left to right: Dave Barr, Jim Warinpx, Jim Costello, Bob Halligan, Konny Moss, Dave Sapp, John liernurrloni and Coach Ted Zimmerman. Cindermen Uphold Record Junior-senior track team, Hrst row: Bob Strickland, Marvin Stone, Jim Sheahan, Swede Learned, Bob Crackel and Barney Erickson. Second row: Dale Severson, Fred Martin, Keith Rorem, Gene Honeyman and Charles Shepherd. Back row: Mgrs. Gene Malik and John Torres, Jack Meckenstock and Paul Bretag. Coach Keith Clark's J-V track squad got their season underway with a victory over Pontiac, 74-44, in a dual meet. The Corsairs then lost a close, 7026-70M, decision to Mendota, before absorbing a trouncing by La Salle, 10215 -3952. In a dual meet with Marquette, the J-Vs came through with a 5714-5015 victory. Illinois Valley competition saw the Cor- sairs take second place behind the winning La Salle-Peru Incas. Ottawa's point total was 45 while L-P counted 54 tallies. Besides regular frosh-soph competition, many of the underclassmen took part with the varsity squad in the District and other meets in which there was no J-V division. J.V. track team, first row: Bill Tonione, Curt Ayers, Rnnnie Williams, Ronnie Chevalier. Fritz leuter Jerry Farrell, Joel Munks and Jerry Owens. Second row: Jerry Hilton, Bill Larson, Jack Parrot, Dick Coffey, Dick Zane, Joe Orsini, Gene Gualandri and Joe Bayer. Third row: Ronnie Clements, Jim Allen, Fred Kummer, Larry Davis, Russ Crackel and Lester Bixler. Fourth row: Jerry Frig, Jim Heemstra, Bill Ayers, .lack Claggett, Jim Magoonaugh and Bernard Shiejak. Last row: Bob Bowers, Joe Olle, Chuck Lanstrom, Dave Press, Bill Schell, Bob Chalus and Keith Severson. 621 elfmff x l H , ., n, . 4. ! 3... Coach Keith Clark, above, discusses the point totals with five members of his track squads. Beside Clark are Jack Meckenstock, Fritz Ieuter and Curt Ayers of the J-V team and Gene Honvyman and Fred Martin, varsity squad members. At the right, Bob Strickland is shown putting the shot for OHS. Ottawa's varsity track squad, under the direction of Coach Keith Clark, after send- ing limited forces to warm up with the Naperville and Oak Park relays, got the regular track season underway with a vic- tory over Pontiac, 68-50, in a dual meet. Then in the Ottawa Invitational, Coach Clark's squad placed fifth with 33 7f'l0 points. In the La Salle relays the Pirates cap- tured fourth place. Against Mendota Ottawa scored 6735 points to defeat Mendota in a dual meet. The Trojans counted 5016 counters. After finishing fourth in the Palatine relays, the Pirates dropped a 64-54 decision to La Salle-Peru on King Field. In the DeKalb relays Ottawa Hnished sixth with 19 115 points. Jack Anderson, Fred Martin, Gene Honeyman and Bill Shields broke the meet record in the low hurdle shuttle relay with a time of :47.0. Marquette became a victim of the Pirates, 92-35, in the Buc's next competition. The District meet saw Ottawa take third with 32 points and the squad qualify the mile 1'elay team of Grant Learned, Charles Shepherd, Bill Shields and Keith Roremg Gene Honeyman in the low hurdles, Keith Rorem in the quarter mile, and Bill Shields in the in the low hurdles for the state meet which had not taken place at the printing' of this book. At the left, Gene Honeyman is shown outdistancing two Marquette sprinters in the 100-yard dash. Honeyman is shown in the center photo as he wins his heat in the 100-yard dash preliminaries of the District m eet. Bill Shields is shown having a little trouble with a hurdle in the District preliminaries. Shields, however qualified for the finals and tied the District record of 121.0 to win them. V., -Ham All May Play in Intramurals Every boy a champion!! At least every fellow at OHS has the opportunity to par- ticipate in a wide variety of intramural sports, at which he may become an individ- ual champ. Again this year about 85 per cent of the boys took part in either fall, winter or spring activities. Divided into separate leagues, junior-sen- ior and freshman-sophomore, touch football was the first intramural sport to get under- way. For those who weren't interested in The intramural fresh-soph volleyball champs from Howard Kennedy, Don Springer and Dan Stiles. Paul Bretag. The winners of the fresh-soph rifle championship Halligan and Bill Walters. football, there was that breath-taking event cross-country. During the winter months the boys moved indoors to enter in basket ball, ping-pong, tug-of-war, volleyball speech, riflery and wrestling. With spring just around the corner, the boys again moved outside to enjoy the warmth of Mr. Sun Track and field, horseshoes, and softball are featured, with the swim meet being the main event. The most popular sports a1e basketball, wrestling and touch-football, re spectfully. Bll shown in the top photo are, Iirst row: Jim Vighi, Back row: Joe Olle, John Damgard, Bob Chalus and of CII are: Gene Sarver, Dick Peck, Bob Mays, Bob 90 Front row: Chuck Miller, Robert Cupples, Earl Wendel and Joe Orsini. Row two: Ronnie Williams, Ronnie Clements and George Page, fresh-soph touch football champs. Jerry West, Bill Shields, Bob Batistini, Eugene Gedye, Wayne Nelson, Terry Smith, Duane Bo- wen, Tom Knutson, Bob Crackel, Bob Cross and John Miner, CII iunior-senior tug-0-war champs. Touch football champs were from AI, front row, left to right: Jerry Hill, Jim Machetta, Bob Carroll, Don Hartshorn and Charles Shepherd. Back row: Jerry Halterman, Wayne Alsvig and Wes Stanford. Going along as smooth and as successful as you please, CII leads the intra- mural point rating with a total of 620 points. They are closely followed by BII, who had 545 pointsg AI, with 460 pointsg DII, with 435 points, BI, with 345 points, and the Band with 335 points. Allowing boys to com- pete against boys of their own capacity and giving the younger fellows a chance to take p a r t in athletics are the two main reasons for the intramural program. Only with the co-operation of all boys who participate in the sports will these activities be able to succeed in their purposes. The top swimmers of the junior-senior division proved to be CII. They are: Jerry West, Tom Knutson and Bob Batistini. In the fresh-soph swimming competition BI came out on top. Their team consisted of Eugene Odum, David Sapp and Russel Crackel. The key event of the season is the com- petitive revievv with all the platoons, Band, and Drum Corps participating. The review is usually held during the third week in May and it decides the champions for all competi- tions. The team having the highest average wins 75 points to add to their season totals. The points for Winning are '75, 45, 25, 15 for The Drum Corps proved to be the best cross-country team of the junior-seniors. Front row: Lynn Jehly, Dave Barr and Jack Armstrong. Back row: Gabe Zucker, Marvin Pfau and Norman Strow. Coming out on top in the wrestling intramurals was the Band's team. The Band grapplers are front row, left to right: Ronnie Stevenson, Larry Kindle and Ronnie Strickland. Back row: David Warner, Charles Mills, Jerry Alleman and Bill Fosse. first, second, third, fourth, respetcively. The top fresh-soph grapplers are, kneeling left to right: Bill Ayers, Gene Sarver and Howard Kennedy. Back row: Bill Walters, Don Fike, Lester Bixler and Ronnie Chevalier from CII. BI earned the title in the junior-senior ping-pong championship. Shooting their way through the junior-senior riflery was Dll NVielding the paddles are left to right: Bob Blick, Bob Bryan The sharpshooters are, kneelinyz left to right: Barney Erickson and Dave Turnquist. Bob Kruger and Don Hetzner. Standing: Ed Purcell, Chailes The speech championship was won by George Green, Alan Ball and Don Kcrste of AI. INTRAM URAL VVINNERS Cross-country . Touch Football Basketball . . . Ping-pong . Tug-of-War ,. Volleyball .. Speech ..., Wrestling .. Rifiery .... Swimming .... Track and Fielil .... Softball ....... Jr.-Sr. D. C. AI D. C. BI CII BII AII Band DII CII BII BII Frosh- Soph CII AI BII BII BI BII CII CII BI DI The fresh-soph ping-pong champs were the boys from IBII. They are, left to right: Don Springer, John Damgard, Paul llrctag and John Jensen. Hess and Dick Wade. The liost.-rlrcssm-ml Cadets at the end of the first sa-muster wvrc, left to right: Ronnie Swinxxen, rolor guard: Jerry West, C Com- pany: Dirk Munks, A Company: Marvin Pfan, D Company: George Green, A Com- pany: Don II1-tzner, D Cornpanyg and Dave Turnqnist, li Company. We'll remember those busy, busy hours after classes, spent working on our favorite organization ana' the indeeision we always put in maleing out our club registration cara f . . K Paper dolls are made by the Puppet Club under the direc- tion of Miss Gertrude Pfeil. ln the front row: Donna Turn- quist, Pat Jenkins, Carolyn Blythe, Jeannine Bridwell, Miss Pfeil and Helen Jo Hetrick. Second row: Pat Allen, Bar- bara lngold, Cheryl Gustafson and Shirley Ainsley. tween nations are mem bers of Foreign Corre spondence Club. Fron row: Joanne Mezel, Na- talie DeMoss, Ardell Mason, Helen Nikel, Jan ice Gammons and Linnu Fulkerson. Second row: Lindsey, Linda Lee, Janet rie Warrick, Sharon Mor ling, Shirley Shoopinan, Miss Marguerite Laugman, Leona Johnson and Donna Dulian. Third row: JoAnn Daugherty and Susann! Regas. Some of the Future Nurses have just heard a lecture from three student nurses from Ryburn Memorial Hospital are, front row: Verna Kallisak, Leona Melton, Mary Ann Ross and Carol Leger. Second row: Eloise Daugherty, Shirley Meyers, Elaine Lotshaw and Natalie DeMoss. Third row: Marlys Nelson, Carlene Miller, Marlene Boe and Martha LeRette. Standing are Mrs. Frances McMillan, sponsor, Misses Louwana Lett- some, Jo Ann Anderson and Laura Dawn Marco. 96 Keeping good feeling be- Nancy Peterson, Elmariel Kyles, Sandra Ogren, Mail Fox, Irene Quinn, Eloisj Girls' Home Mechanics Club is working on electrical pro- jects. They are: Donna Bowen, Linda Antram, Sally Gregory, Mr. George Willy, Leona John- son, Eileen Gillette and Judy Seward. Mrs. Merle Burke is giv- ing a lecture to the Future Teachers' Club. In the first row are: Kathy Kays, Al- ice Alikonis, Donna Scer- ini, Pat Cook and Leo Fogle. Second row: Donna Lock, Susanne Regas, Di- ane Wilson, Bonnie Bry- don, Ann Wilhelini and Katherine Corrigan. ' S Q . 'iw w?1M,0nuw,um3 Junior Classical Club of last year became a quite active group in 1953-54, including the winning of honors at a district meeting, and the staging of the Latin banquet. 97 Training for possible leadership in the field of selling, the Future Businessmen's club, sponsored by Allen Ninness, meet to discuss business problems and to hear successful Ottawa Merchants. Left to right are: Mr. Allen Ninness, Robert Harper, Bob Blickensderfer, Art Turnquist, Ron Blick- ensderfer, Fritz Ieuter, Curt Ayers, Paul Bretag, David Sapp, Francis Widmayer and Gene Malik. Studying a hobby which has often been carried throughout a lifetime are these members of Mr. Ben Rotter's Model Railroad Club. The railroaders in- clude Don Hetzner, Robert Brady, Tom Bowers, Larry DeCoursey, Mr. Ben Rotter, Charles Streul, Joe Friet, Marion Bramel, Glen Nicol and John Bernardoni. Displaying their art abilities are the above members of Riva HoE's Art Club who are molding paper mache into animals. They are Marilyn Blackley, Pat Bayer, Gene Morrison, Gary Mathias, George Green, Mrs. Hoff, Mary Whiteside, Pat Hart and Pauline T1'uH'a. Busily engaged in eating and playing bridge are these four members of the Bridge Club, Mary LeMay, advisor. They are: Barbara Moss, Sharon Riley, Sully Marten and Kathy McDonald. Airplanes are the topic of Mr. James Smith's club which meets to learn more about the making and flying of mmlel airplanes. in The Buys' Vocal Ensemble club bershup Harmony. They are: Iverson and Duane Wilson. ,aw directed by li. J. Muus, spent most of their time cnncc-n'Lrating on Bar- Ruger Smith, Bob Grube, Jim Minkler, Bill Simpson, Dick Wallem, llub 99 Civic Council members shown, standing: Joan Wetherell, Helen Nikels, Mary Ellen Christopher, Carole Mur- ley, Janice Gammons, Lavina Osman, Bob Gower, Jim Costello, Don Springer, Chuck Love, Ron Blickens- derfer, Duane Nusbaum, Norman Strow, Ruth Olson, Carol Pennebaker, Carolyn Blythe, T. 0. Zimmerman, sponsor. Sitting at tables are: Jean Gustafson, Pat Duggan, Linnus Fulkerson, Marlene Boe, Joyce Danner, Ed Purcell, Carol McDowell, Chuck Mills, Darrell Johnson, Joe Orsini, Dick Wallem, George Page, Harry Laatz, Eugene Gualandri, Ronnie Williams, Dale Blue, Bob Vandervort, Howard Kennedy, Pat Kelley, Janice Edwards, Sally Marten, Nancee Bridwell. Under the supervision of lVlr. T. O. Zimmerman, the Civic Council headed many successful ventures this year. Among these were the T. B. testing program, club registration, Home- assemblies and organizing a campaign to keep the school clean. Officers for the year included, first semester: Chuck Mills, president, Fred Martin, vice-president, Carol McDowell, secretary. Second semes- ter: Norman Strow, president, Ruth Olson, vice-president, secretary, Carol Pennebaker. coming activities, the collecting of clothes for a needy family in Ken- tucky, presenting various interesting O Club members of '53-'54 are, row one: Lynn Jehly, Ron Blickensderfer, David Turnquist, Bob Bryan, Bob Strickland, Bob Gower, Charlie Shepherd. Row two: Chuck Love, Bill Shields, Larry Kindle, Jim Bre- tag, Fred Martin and Victor Carr. Row three: Fritz Ieuter, Keith Rorem, Duane Nusbaum, Curt Ayers, Jack Meckenstock. Row four: Paul Bretag, David Sapp, Gene Honeyman, Don Smith, Dale Severson, Lester Bixler, Donald Kerste. I 100 nw. Q3 Anytime between the months of September and May, if you would have dropped by room 607 where this yearbook was assembled, you would have been bewildered by the state of things. Above, from left to right standing: Ruth Olson, Helen Hetrick, Jeannine Bridwell, Loretta Benner, Carol Pennebaker, Bob Bryan, Dick Secor, Kathy McDonald and Norman Strow. Seated from left to right: Carolyn Blythe, Gertrude Scheib and Janet Zumstein, are members of the 1954 Senior staff who spent many hours in the pro- duction of this book. The 1953-1954 Buccaneer Staff, pictured below, supervised the production of the Buc for the past year. They were assisted by Robert Burns' creative writing' classes. Shown below from left to right are: Dolores Nielsen, Carol Riskedal, Janet Zumstein, Judy Grot, Roberta Edgcomb, Kathy McDonald, Carolyn Blythe and Alice Alikonis. aw 'A i gi 'WNQA 101 Stirring martial music can be heard on a clear Thursday morning, as the Drum Corps musicians strike up a tune. Row one: Drum Major Norman Strow, Gabriel Zucker, Jim Allen, John Horn, David Barr, Jerry Sesto, Jerry Carroll and Kenneth Douvia. Row two: Don Butterfield, Larry Nelson, Jack Armstrong, Ron Staples, David Hertzner, Robert Iverson and Dale Nelson. Row three: Jim Minkler, Bob Wendel, Jerry Farrell, Robert Harris, Maynard Smith, David Blane, Jim Broadus and Lynn Jehly. Row four: Marv Pfau, Charles Streul, Larry Van Hoozer, Joel Munks, Richard Ross, Tom Heath and Jim Hausaman. Boys' Drill Squad, a volunteer organization, has appeared in many public and school activities are as follows row one: Grant Learned, Victor Carr. Row two: Don Kerste, Dale Wilson, Art Turnquist Bob Bowers Bob Blickensderfer, Les Bixler and Dave Turnquist. Row three: Archie Boe, Gerald Janssen Bob Kruger Roger Totel, Ronnie Blickensderfer, Dick Totel and Don Dettore. Row four: Ed Purcell Bob Bixler Wendell Cofoid, George Galvan, Ronnie Swingen, Bob Hylin and Bob Katrein. Row five Chuck Hess Dick Secor, Delbert Chalus, Duane Bowen, Bob Robinett, Marvin Stone and Dale Nelson. 102 Becoming famous far beyond the boundaries of Ottawa, was the Girls' Drill Squad, who marched at Northwestern University, North Central College and combined with the band to put on the half-time shows at football games. They are pictured above with their drill masters. First row: drill master, Gail Wise, Lorraine Wheeler, Sonja Fosse, Barbara Claus, Mary Ellen Miner, Carol Sanders, Judy Reeder, Carol Lee Rensch, Ruth Jameson and drill master, Judy Harding. Second row: Sharon Riley, Donna Rising, Beverly Pearson, Lupe Suniga, Phyllis Wendel, Sara Stevenson and Sandra Shintock. Row three: Julie Ann Richardson, Jane Park, Sharon Satterfield, Barbara Burr, Judy Koerner, Carol Ann Heyworth and Betty Majcina. Row four: Betsy Shillings, Becky Dyke, Nancy Ohme, Carol Wolfe, Judy Wendel, Janice Edwards and Janet Zumstein. Heading the OCC in the Ottawa military unit, the oldest of its kind in the United States, are the ofiicers pictured below. Selected for their qualities of voice, ability and interest in military, the officers also serve as ushers and waiters during the big events at OHS. Front row: Bob Robinett, George Galvan, Dale Nelson, Grant Learned, Victor Carr, Duane Bowen, Ed Purcell, Bill Shields and Bob Bixler. Row two: Tom Knutson, Norman Strow, Bob Blickensderfer, Ronnie Blickensderfer, Dick Secor, Bob Sackse, Rusty Lewis and Bob Kruger. Row three: Bob Bryan, Gabriel Zucker, Ronnie Swingen, Roger Totel, Don Marks, Paul Ainsley and Archie Boe. Row four: Jim Waring, Don Dettore, Bob Gower, Gerald Janssen, Pete Smith, Dale Wheeler, Don Kerste and Alan Ball. Row tive: Bob Katrein, Terry Smith, Jack Anderson, Jim Minkler, Marvin Stone and General Robert R. McKay. Front row: Carl Nelson, Dale Wilson, Archie Boe, Chuck Mills, Bernard Boe, Delbert Chalus, Wendell Cofoid, Louis Michelini. Row two: Gerry Applebee, Don Budach, Charles Houtz, Dale Friestad, Warren Cofoid, James Kueterman, Frank Cole, Don Leonard, Carl Carpenter, Ed Hiltabrand. Row three: Ronnie Ingram, Mervin Schomas, Keith Clement, Jim Paine, Bob Hylin, Merle Jelm, Jim Herman, Mar- vin Stone, Bob Chalus, Warren Varland. Row four: Duane Schroeder, Jim Goodchild, Jim Budach, Frank Bruss, Jim Paine, Jerry Tunget, Dale Stohr, Bar- ney Erickson, Row five: Dale Madden, John Harmon, Marion Bramel, Fred Kimes, Paul Ains- ley, Louis Bramel, Don Tipton. Future Farmers held their annual parents' night, Thursday, February 11, at which Marvin Stone, left and VVarren Varland, right, received canes for the best swine and sheep production, respectively. In left center, Carl J. Nelson, who resigned at the first S8lY16StQl',S end, received a plaque from president Chuck Mills. Kenneth Anderson took over the destinies of the young farmers at the beginning' of the second semester. 104 Using Careers as their theme for the year, the Future Homemakers of America spent many of their club periods in panel discussion, talking over the Various suitable careers for women. The FHA's main contribution to the school's activities for the year was the spring formal, 'tBlue Heav- en . Other important club events for the year included their ninth birthday party, installation of oiiicers, Christ- mas party, initiation of members, and Section 19 Rally Day. The Future Homemakers of America elected for their oflicers for the year, left to right: Carol Ann Hes worth, vice president: Carolyn Dial, parliamentarian: Carol Downey, chairman of public relntionsg Mary Ellen Christopher, chairman of projects: Cheryl Gustafson, president: Put Johnson, treasurer: Darlene Frie stad, secretary, Pat Duggan, historiang and Donna Turnquist, chairman of recreation. 6' Supporting the GAA are members: Mary Klingerman, Kathy Caise, Carolyn Snyder, Bernardine Reed, Faye Garrett and Arlene Stencel. Row two: Kathy Kays, June Guiler, Leona Melton, Nancy LeRette, Esther Eisert, Pat Strickland, Carol Sagi, Marianne Becker and Lois Butterfield. Girls' Athletic Association Girls in the athletic association club, better known as GAA, meet after school on Tuesdays and Thurs- days to participate in such sports as basketball, volleyball, swimming, ten- nis and other sports according to the seasons. The club's outside activities include sponsoring an all-school dance and a concession stand at the football games. Money from these activities is used for parties and picnics, sports equipment and a fund to send two members to GAA summer camp. GAA girls from neighboring towns join together in a full day of activity on GAA Playdays, at which time the girls have a chance to get acquainted through competitive sports. Points are given to members for attending the meetings and at the end of the year if the total is high enough, they receive an award according to the years or year they've been in GAA. Stencel, June Guiler and Carol Sagi. Formal initiation was held for new mem bers. Those initiates were Kathy Caisc Mary Klingerman, Pat Strickland, Arlene Mermaids To the right is the senior life- saving class in action. Being saved is Barbara Claus g others are Carol Sanders, Martha Hume, Jane Park and Judy Koerner. Climaxing almost a year of prepa- ration, the Poseidon Synchronized Swim Club presented its annual water ballet, Parfum a la Poseidon , under the direction of Arlene Steinert. Each number showed the mood suggested by a famous perfume, such as Jungle Drums , represented by blackened natives: and tion , by five tipsy skunks. the successful ballet, the brated with a picnic. Row one: Pat Purcifull, Barbara Claus, Jan Kammerer, Betty Burke, Kathy McDonald, Carol Sanders, Carol Lee Rensch, Sandra Shintock. Row two: Phyllis Wendel, Susan McCullough, Ruth Picard, Lupe Suniga, Carol Signorella, Charleen Dietman. Row three: Pat Kelley, Julie Richardson, Sheri Nebergall, Janet Zumstein, Gail Wise, Ellen Park, Jane Park, Judy Wendel, Judy Koerner, Lynn Eichelkraut, Sue Sarver. a trio of Intoxica- Following girls cele- 107 Row one: Mary Ellen Seibert, Benita Weeden, Jean Lynn Rothbardt, Kathy Caise, Mary Klingerman, Carol Sagi, Virginia Pike, Melita Klesath, Pat Stricklin, Arlene Stencel, Juanita Kennedy, Sharon Mason, Cheryl Gustafson, Mary Orphan and Carol Pennebaker. Row two: Nancy LeRette, Bernadine Reed, Vivian Erickson, Diane Studebaker, Barbara Meiners, Patty Duggan, Judy Buehler, Carol Lee Rensch, Helen Nikels, Janice Johnson, Carol Thiers, Darlene Price, Carol McDowell and Fran Polancic. Row three: Donna Turnquist, Sharon Johnson, Wanda Drewes, Mary Margaret Busch, Norma Marsden, Jean Swanson, Dee Hockenberry, Bette Lu Hentrich, Sharon Boyle, Carol Clement, Donata Heidenrich, Rita Ricci, Peggy Bretag and Sally Tindall. Row four: Carole Garrison, Alberta Scheib, Sandra Swingen, Linnus Fulkerson, Marcia Johnson, Sandra Ogren, Sally Smith, Peggy Hetrick, Dawn Ruberts, Lorraine Wheeler, Ellen Manley, Susan Regas, Marilyn Blackley, Joyce Danner and Carol Signorella. Row tive: Mary Ann Ross, Marilyn Rice, Phyllis Barr, Sally Curtin, Carole Wolfe, Carol Looney, Janice Gamons, Sharon Morling, Dorothy Gaul, Elmarie Lindsey, Joyce Alms, Kathryn Meyers, Sharon Zsizsik, Ruth Picard and Martha Hume. Row six: Barbara Burr, Charleen Dietman, Ruth Olson, Dolores Nielsen, Claudette Nordin, Gail Wise, Janet Zumstein, Sue Sarver, Miss Arlene Steinert, Pat Purcifull, Ellen Park, Inette Hoxsey, Pat Miller, Barbara Moss, Connie Peterson, Carolyn Blythe, Maryellen Christopher, Karen Whitney, Kathryn Corrigan and Carol Pillion. Probably the largest individual or- ganization at OHS is the Pep Squad, which boasts a membership of over two hundred rooters for Ottawa High. The Pep Squad's accomplishments for this year include pep assemblies, decorations for all the home basket- ball and football games, undertaking a Hash card section for the games at home, providing each member with a card giving his name, address, and a picture of the student. They also produced, along with the Civic Coun- cil, the annual Home-coming Assem- bly, which included a special pep pro- gram presented by the Pep Squad, selling assorted pins, pennants, and other symbols representing OHS, and last but not least, cheering for all the athletic teams of Ottawa High. Officers included President, Ellen Park, vice-president, Dolores Niel- sen, and secretary-treasurer, Gail Wise. Miss Arlene Steinert is the sponsor of the Pep Squad, with Mrs. James Smith assisting. Representing the OHS Pirates in a skit are some of the members of Pep Squad. Judy Harding has the sword pointed at Barbara Burr, representing the team to be defeated that night at a game. Pat Purcifull, Ruth Olson, Ellen Park, Jane Park and Lynn Eichelkraut peer through the portholes as the Pirates on a ship. Front row: Millie Taggart, Kathy McDonald, Nancee Bridwell, Maryanne DeMoss, Charleen Dietrnan, Bar- bara Burr, Sue Sarver, Duane Nusbaum, Chuck Mills and Don Sprinxrer. Second row: Barbara Hazard, Lurita Hoxsey, Gail Wise, Ellen Park, Judy Wendel, Cheryl Gustafson, Pat Miller, Joyce Blue and Pat Purcifull. Third row: Barbara Claus, Roberta Edgeomb, Carol Pennebaker, Carole Downey, Janet Terry, Donna Rising, Helen Jo Hetrick, Margaret Flick, Loretta Benner and Mrs. Ben Rotter, advisor. Fourth row: Larry Kindle, Bob Bryan, Bob Sackse, Don Kerste, Art Turnquist, Keith Rorem, Alan Ball and Duane Bowen. Troup 1140, the OHS Chapter of the National Thespian Society, encour- ages and promotes the dramatic arts in our school. Each fall and spring impressive initiation ceremonies are held bringing many dramatists into the ranks of a Thespian. The all- school play is sponsored by the club and also a Mardi gras dance, where the student body comes forth in gala costumes. This is held each spring in co-ordination with the spring initia- tion. President of the Chapter for this year was Loretta Benner, vice-presi- dent, Victor Carr, secretary, Bob Sackseg treasurer, Sara Stevenson and scribe, Ronnie Swingen. Mrs. Ben Rotter is the club sponsor. Front row: Lurita Hoxsey, Gail Wise, Sue Sarver and Barbara Burr. Second row: Helen Jo Hetrick, Donna Rising, Miss Marguerite Laugman, Barbara Hazard and Pat Purcifull. Third row: Carole Downey, Duane Bowen, Keith Rorem, Art Turnquist and Cheryl Gustafson. We'll always remember the tickets that admitted as to the plays, concerts, dances and to the other special events of the school . . . I OTTAIVA TOIVNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Swan One - 14:23 Playa -ll Tuesday, October 20, 1953 Director-liliss S. Isabella Sanders PLAYI MY I.ADY'S LACE By EDXVA RD KNOBLOCK C A S T Kaatje, the laceinaker ....,.. . . . . . . .Jane I-Iarholfl' Cnrnelis ,, ........ .... . . . ... ....Rusty Lewis :laughter ... .,... ..,........ , ...,..,.. .... B a rbara Burr Ian, suitor to Antje .... ........ , , ....... ..., B ob Bryan Scene: Home of Moerler Kaatje in the country. Time: lTth Century. PLAY II liy CHRISTOPHER SERGEL and PAUL GALLICO C A S T Tennny, a sports writer . .. ....... . .... Gene Honeyman Leni . ,....... .......... .,..,. J u dy Wendel Professor Lissehauer ... ... ,..,,. Alan Ball Mrs. Alfredo ...... . . . , . . .Ruth Severson Professor Guglielnio ... . ...Dale Wheeler Professor Zanni ,..,. ..,. , ...Dick Secor Scene: Rome, Italy. Time: The present. PLAY III THE TRYSTING PLACE ny ooo-rn TARKINGTON C A S T Curtis, the Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older ...................,......,.............. Gail Wise Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty .... .. . , ................ , ...................,... . ....... Victor Carr Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty Ellen Park a pretty ,frirl of about twenty . .......... Nita Kuster Young Man, about twenty-iive. ....,. Norman Strow 1 man of fifty-Gve or possibly sixty .... ,. . .Don Kerste Voice,n1ale and adult. .........,.. ...,Rusty Lewis Scene: Lounge of a popular summer hotel. Time: The present. PLAY IV SUGAR AND SPICE ISA' FLIYIIICNCH RYIGRSON and COI.lN CLPIMENTS C A S T Jane Jones ... , . . .....,.. , . ..... Judy Harding Susan Harling ..... . . .tBarlJara Hazard Champ Edwards ... ....... Lynn Jeiiiy Mr. Jones ........................... ..... ...... B 0 h Cross Mrs, Jones . ..... , ...............,.... ..... . . , . .Dorothy Ohms Scene: The living room of the Jones' home. Time: The present. Late afternoon. PRODUCTION STAFF Lighting ............................................. Don Kerste Makeup . . ............. .... N ational Thespian Society Members Statue of Roman Kid ............................ . .... Leonard Lock Tertullian Fragment ................................ Jane Harboldt All nlavs produced by gpeciai permission of Samuel French. THE ROMAN KID l OTTAWA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL -ii Senchfz One -ffot Pla qc TUESDAY, Novmmek 17, 1953 - Director-Miss S. Isabella Sanders I -M- N PLAY I THE KNAVE OF HEARTS ny Loulsrg sAuNDigRs C A S T Manager, Knave nf Hearts ..,,...,... .... X Victor Carr .Wesley Bolton ...Ernie Yates Pnmpdebile, the Eighth, King of Hearts ... . ,.... . ,Alan Ball , .Leonard Lock ....Bill Shields The Lady Violetta ... , . . .Carol Riskedzihl , . . .Shirley Cassidy ' .... Robeth Jacohs Melissa .... . .... Blue Hose ....,....... . ...... . ....,. .. ,. Yellow H ose .....................,.,..., . TheChancellor ....., . .,.. .. The Knave of Hearts .....,........... .... Ursala ........... Melinda .. ...Ramona Wing lst Herald .,.. ...,,, C harles Irwin 2nd Herald . ,. , ...,. Gary Meling, '56 Zlrd Herald .. . ..,...,... John Beed, '56 Sharon Zsizsik, '57 Don Meredith, '57 Jerry Owens, '57 Pages. -- Ric-hard Peck, '56 Ilenry Seihert, '57 Dnn Sturdivant, '57 , Charles Zemaitis, '57 Scene: The royal kitchen in the palace of Pompdebile, the Eighth, King of Hearts. on a sunnv afternoon. I PLAY II ENTER THE HERO BY TUERESA HHLIIURN C A S T Ruth . ..,.,..... . ....... ...Gertrude Scheih Anne ...,. . ...... ... .. ... .,.. Loretta Bennci Harold Lawson ........,...........,.. ..... G rant Learned Mrs. Carey ................. ........... .... J a net Zumstein Scene: The aoartment of Mrs. Carey. PLAY III DOUBLE DATE ny FLORENCE nYi:xsoN C A S T Mrs. Lillian Barton ..... . ....... Tucker Barton .........., H gnglePClaiborne Tucker . .. ,H n s ringle .. ......... ...H . Y. Gilbert Pringle ....... ' A I , ', g?gg,:',g'e ......Pat ....,..Dale .......Jack Georgia Barton ............... ,........... . . , ....,. Sue Marylee Morse ................ ,.... ......... .... A l i ce Scene: Living room of Mrs. Barton's house. Time: Morning of a spring day. PLAY IV ELMER By BEATRICE HUMISTON MCNEIL C A S T Elmer Collier, fifteen year' old . . . ..... ' ' . Susan Collier, sixteen tomiirow .... i A ' ' Jeanie Collier, seventeen . ........ ' l 'A Kaghleen K. . .lame Collier, her twin ............ 4 Edith Tillsgs MISS goiiise Pinney, a dressmaker ., ............. . ,Judy Engel rs.. o ner ...... . ...........,......,........., Chi 'I D' t Fannie Belle, a colored girl who works by the day .... Shei?'Nehir'L':ii Hubert Brown sev .,.... ...... G enc Bray , enteen .... . ...,. . ..... . Russell Jameson, seventeen ........ , . . .. Rosle, a dog Scene: The combination sitting and dining room of the Collier house K .,.,....,....,BobBryan O'I'T'A WA T OWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Sascha One -,465 Pimp I'-1'-' November 3, 1953 THE I' Written and pi-otlur PLAY I AST COMES T0 LIFE 1853 - 1951! ed by The Contemporary I-English Floss, Keith Clark, Director Iiithol . . . C A S T . . . ,, . Dick Wada .. , .Marvin Pfau . . . .Llabriul Zucln-r . . .Richard Munks ...Jury Hnlwrnnm . . . . . .Sandra Jenkins ...,....,Janet Tux-my . . . .Arthur Turnquisv. .. . .Ronald Blickensxlci-fer . . . . . . .Jerry Alleman .. , . . . . . .Pearl Alsvig . , . ,Morvin Schumas .. . . . . .Bill Rain:-s . . , , .Eugene Malik ..... , .Hob Cluggott , . .Boh Blickensdcrfor . ....,.... Judy Grut . . . . .Bob Strickland Ronald Giacomc-lli Jim Bro:-nlus Annabelle Greluncord ....,....Bvtty Duffy . . , . . . . .Lucille Fribbs .., . . . . .Bob Bixlcr ...mwesiey Bolton . . . .Wesley Stanford . .... John Birtwell PLAY II FM A FOOL Dmmmiml from Shcrwnnd Amiemms .wry by Chrinnpmr sem-I George , . ,. Mother , . . . Mildred .... Dude . . . . Burt . .. Vllilbur . Luty .... Elinor .... Two Mun . . , . IE GIRLS C A S T ,.,,Dlmnp Nusbatnn ....Bai-nam Fishm- ,..,uQvei-1y cumin ..,.Kmh Roroni ...,..I7on Springer- , ..,.... .... C harles Mais . ......,,.. Hclvn Jo mu-ark ......,..,... ..,... D .mm Rising ....,.. . . , . . , . . .Tom Knutson, .Imy vvust PLAYIII ASKED BOYS FOR DATES ny ANNE Couurrin MAKTENS Smith . . . . CAST ..........Burnard Boe ...,,........Vict0rCarr . . . . Sara Ann Stevenson . .,.,....,. Bob Bixler . . . . . . Patricia Miller .,....,J0,-eealne PLAYIV SORRY, VVRONG NUMBER If Operators . Make-up ' Thespian ily LUCILLE FLETCMIR U A S 'l' . Loretta Benner ...,HolonJoHetrick . .Junk Anderson . . . . .Dick Wade ...Donna Rising .Barbara Fisher , ..,... ,,....Joyce Blue Ann swwnsm, . ...,. Sara , . . . . . , .Beverly Gunun Patricia Miller .. . .Ed Purcell , . ,Bob Sackse .Duane Bowen N0 H40 OTTAWA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Presents ff as Annie et Your Gun BY DOROTHY and HERBERT FIELDS Based High School Annie Oakley .... Frank Butler ....... Charlie Davenport Dolly Tate ....,.... Winnie Tate ...... Tommy ....... Buffalo Bill . .. 'Jessie ...... Minnie Little Jake ..... Foster Wilson .... Sitting Bull .,,. Pawnee Bill .... Little Girl .... Boy and Girl . . . . Mary ......... Jane ........ Mac .......... . . . Mrs. Little Horn . Mrs. Yellow Foot George . ...... . . . Conductor ...... Man on Boat . .. Footman ..... Mrs. Porter .. . Mrs. Adams .... Waiter . .,.. . . Lady Guest .. . . Indians ..... . . . Cowboys ,.., Cowgirls ..... Hotel Guests . ...... . . . Townspeople . .Helen Jo ACT I-The lawn ACT II-Scene 1: Scene 2: ACT III-Scene 1: Scene 2: Scene 3: on the original musical play. Auditorium, February 18, 1954 8:00 P. M. 331 it 31 CAST ....Loretta Benner .. .....Bob Bryan . . . . . .Larry Kindle . . . . . . . .Judy Wendel . ...Kathleen McDonald , . ....... Victor Carr . . . . . .Norman Strow . . . Sara Ann Stevenson . . . . .. .Barbara Claus . . . . . . Don . . . . . . .Bo ...Ronald Swingen ...............Harry Laatz . . . . .Evelyn Eiscrt, Keith ..............Bai-bara Meiners . ............ Carol Signorella . ..... . . .Mildred Taggart . . . Don . . . Sandra , . . . . Marie . . . . Duane Schroeder . . . . . .Phil Sommer .......Bob Bixler .....John Beed .......Gail Wise .....Lurita Hoxsey ..............................BernardBoe ............................Janice Edwards .Curt Ayers, .lack Meckenstock, Duane Wilson Tom Bowers, Chuck Mills . . . . . . . . . . .Carole Downey, Patricia Miller . . . . . . . . . .Cheryl Gustafson, Barbara Hazard, Duane Bowen, Ed Purcell Hetrick, Sharon Kirkpatrick, Duane Nusbauni SYNOPSIS of a small summer hotel. A section of a coach car on a train. The Fair Grounds at Minneapolis. The deck of a boat. The lawn of Mrs. Schuyler Adams' Long Island home. . The same. The following afternoon. PRODUCTION STAFF Director.....,.. .Mrs. Ben J. Rotter Stage' Manager . .. ........... ' .......... . ............ Duane Bowen Lighting Effects ........ . . .......................... . .Bob Sackse Stage Crew .... Duane Nushaum, Ed Purcell, Victor Carr, Chuck Mills SceneDesigners.................... Business Staff ...... Do Property Crew ........ SoundEiTects... .... Costumes . .... Make-up ...... . ....... Music rmaimd by -mm .Mary Whiteside, Leonard Lock nna Rising, Sara Ann Stevenson, Keith Rorem .Helen Jo Hetrick, Patricia Miller, Bob Bixler .Duane Schroeder, Bernard Boe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,Barbara Fisher, Joyce Blue ..................ThespianTroupe1140 .Keith Rorem, Beverly Pearson .rnngenenz with 'nw ni-.mme Publhnlnq co. una ntunm nrmnumv fa win ni K - i 116 Above, seniors tried out zx pun and lnizl an egg. Below, the juniors won the float purse with rx hot theme S suggested by Hall's Red Devils. Crowning Gertrude Sclteib Home- coming Queen on Friday, October 17 during assembly period got the an- nual Home-coming celebration under- way. Marching down the aisle to Pomp and Circumstancev and pre- ceding Queen Gertrude were Patty Duggan, freshman attendant, Pat Kelley, sophomore, Carol McDowell, junior, and Pat Purcifull, senior. All representatives were escorted by the cadet officers. Victor Carr, cadet col- onel, crowned Gertrude and presented her with the scepter. Before the crowning the Pep Squad gave a hum- orous and timely skit. Although the Pirates played hard, the Hall Red Devils horned their way to a 7 to 0 victory to mark the only disappointment of Home-coming. During half time the freshman, soph- omore, senior Queens and the prize- winning junior float were paraded around the Held. As the parade ended, the Queen and her court were escorted off the field. Bringing Home-coming to a close, a dance was held from 10 to 12 in King- man Memorial Gym for all OHS stu- dents and alumni with Bob Richard- son's orchestra providing the music. Break it, referring to Hnll's great record was the freshman idea. Below, the sophomores also had ai hot em as suggested by the lettering on the float Militar Ball The traditional and colorful grand march. Underclassmen enjoying the dance are Betty Majcina, Jim Machetta, Carol Leger, Danny Stiles, Carole Mel land and Gene Ainsley. 118 Top officers and their dates arc: Carlet Colonel Victor Carr, Pat Purcifull, Major Adj. Duane Bowen Nancee Bridwcll, Major Ed Purcell and Gail Wise. The Military Ball, an annual event since 1935, is the highlight of the year for the cadets and their dates. This year's ball was held the evening before Thanksgiving vacation. An orchestra provided the dreamy music for the theme, U. S. O. Canteen. Chaperones for the evening included: Mr. and Mrs. Merle Burke, Mrs. Robert McKay, Mr. MacRaQ Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. George Willy and Mr. and Mrs. Allcn Ninness. 119 Brass Ensemble I, upper left, seated: John Beed, Janet Carter, Carol Riskedal: standing: Gary Mcling, Larry Ball, William Fosse. Mixed Clarinet Quartet H, upper right, seated: Roberta Norman, Marie Warrick: standing: George Green, Candace Clifford. Soloists, lower left, seated: Joanne Bensema, Joyce Dannerg standing: John Beed, Audrey Wilhelms. Cornet Quartet, lower right, seated: Beverly Madsen, Margaret Flick: standing: Dan Lotts, Warren Varland, Receiving their opportunity to go to the State Final Music Contest at Normal, Illinois, April 30, the soloists and ensembles repeated their out- standing performance with a State Final, First Superior going to John Beed and the Drum Quintet, and a State Final Second, Excellent, awarded to: Larry Ball, Joyce Dan- ner and Carol Riskedal. May 1, 1954 was the day that the OHS Bandsmen proved their worth, by bringing home a State Final First, Superior. The competition among the Class A bands consisted of 11 other schools with only two schools receiv- ing State Firsts, Ottawa and La Salle- Peru. The OHS Band contest pieces Were: 'Emblem of Unityi' CRich- ardsb, Impresario flVIozartJ, and Sequoia QLa Gasseyl, and sight- reading pieces. French Horn Duet, umu-r left: Florence Norman, David VVal'- ner. Drum Quintet, upper right: Dale Blue, Bet- ty Kay Kline, Tom White, liill Christian, Ken Orstead. ' Brass Quartet, center left, sitting: Margar- et Flick, Sandra Vin- cent: standing: Jerry Alleman, Dick Totel. Wooilwinml Trio, cen- ter right: J ua n ne liensema, Robert Rockford, Joyce Dan- ner. M aj o ro t tes, lower right: Jucly Hamill, Joanne liunsema, Mabel lieguin, Lavina Osman, Charlene Duggan. ..--.-.V .SQA uw 5 King Bill and Queen Bev Dolores Nielsen, left, and Roberta Edg- comb, right, Buccaneer reporters, are shown interviewing Gene Autry, a famous cowboy, the night of his show January 19, 1954 in Kingman Gym. The show was sponsored by the Rotary Club with the proceeds being divided between the Ottawa Grade Schools, Marquette High School and OHS Bands. King Bill Shields and Queen Bev Pearson, seniors, are shown with crown bearers, left, Jeff Krabel and at the right, Donald Nin- ness. The regal couple, chosen by popular vote of the entire school, reigned over the Spring Formal sponsored by the Future Homemakers of America. The dance is an annual affair and one of the favorite dances of the year as it gives the girls an oppor- tunity to invite the boys. Gene Autry Fans Mardi Gras Celebrants For the second year, Troupe 1140, National Thespian Society spon- sored a Mardi Gras Dance. Boh Richardson's orchestra provided music for the event. The King and Queen, Marvin Pfau and Pat Kirk- man, pictured in the top right pho- tograph at the concession stand with Sue Sarver and Donna Rising, were chosen for originality and cleverness of thought. The next picture is the Bunny Brigade . They are: Lurita Hox- sey, Nancee Bridwcll, Connie Pet- erson, Barbara Moss, Sharon Riley, Bette Burke, Sara Stevenson, Eleanor Nussbaum, Ruth Jameson, Kathy McDonald and Sally Marten. The clowns of the occasion, dressed in their billowy suits are Judy Koerner and Fritz Ieuter pos- ing for the birdie. Fresh from the comic strip Bren- da Starr, Judy Wendel and Jim Bretag posed as the proprietors of 1 l the Pink Poodle Lounge. fm 2 .9 Open House Scenes Open House furnished many colorful points of interest for the guests. Upper left picture shows Mr. B. J. Muus directing the a cappella choir for the enjoyment of the parents and guests. Upper right picture is Rainer Hanold, a little boy visiting here from Germany. He appeared in connection with Miss Pfeil's German exhibit. Lower left, an interested mother views a mural of Roman life done by Latin students. Lower right, an imported lamb is viewed by spectators in the farm shop. The annual night of open house is the time for incoming members of OHS, parents and friends to get acquainted with the teachers and facilities of the school. On display in the rooms were some of the papers and projects done by students. Special points of interest included the chemistry and physics demonstrations, short concerts presented by the a cappella choir and band, the exhibition on the new tram- poline, the live farm exhibition and the light refreshments served in the cafeteria. Language exhibits, the driver-training facilities, cooking demonstrations and the exhibits of dresses and suits made by cloth- ing classes were also viewed by the touring people. The art exhibit of sculptures, mo- biles and paintings was interesting to many people as well as the business machine and typing demonstration and the showing of colored biology slides. In the shops many student-made articles of wood, metals and plastics were displayed. The scene of the Last Supper is shown above as a tableau in the Easter Program presented by the Thes- pian Club and a cappella choir. The program was under the direction of Mr. Raymond Makeever and Mr. li. J. Muus. Many va1'ied and interesting assemblies were presented for the faculty and student body this year. The civic council sponsored a number of pay assemblies bringing profes- sional people here from the science, music. dramatic and specialty acts world, besides sponsoring an all-school talent exchange program. Some of the professional acts were the Southland Singers, Negro spiritual singers, Frederic Sjobiarn, famous concert pianistg C. E. Jones, a demonstrator of scientific and electronic progressg Maurice and Minnette, trampoline and unicycle artistsg and C. J. Albrecht, showing his Hudson Bay adventure movie. Organizations, such as the band which gave both a Christmas and an Easter con- tata, brought student talent to the attention of the audience. Indian Lore and Pageantry Club enacted an historical pageant of Indian lore written by Mr. Robert Burns and di- rected by Mrs. Ben Rotter, the co-advisors of the club. Pep Squad gave many short pep skits before baseball and football games, helping to build school spirit and cheer our teams to victory. Mr. Stanley VVhite, senior class advisor, presented the entire senior class in the annual senior assembly May 13. The last assembly program of the year was the Honors Day Assembly, presenting every student who deserved recognition for some service to the school. Trophies, letters, med- als and honors were presented to the indi- viduals. The lower left photo shows a pantomimist, Harry Bartron, threading an imaginary needle with a non- existent thread, in an assembly this year. Middle picture shows C. E. Jones, scientist, demonstrating how positive and negative clash to make fire. The lightning rod shown on the house prevents fire. California unicyclists and trampoline artists, Maurice and Minnette, are shown at riprht demonstrating a ride on the unicycle. We'll never forget our pals and the good times we had both in school, out of school or A W OL Cwe'll rememher the hours we made up alsol . . . r S . e i X 1 K Knees! Childhood Sweethearts Grade School Twosonie All Day Sucker! It Must Be Funny Ski Champs Just A Hunch Which Twin Has The Toni? We'll Sit This One Out Smarty! Hangers! Mackinaw Daze Freshies Let's Play Ball! Innocence ? Joe Patrol Boy Fuller Brush Man 128 1 Camp Protege Best Part Of The Meeting Prom Steadies Don't Be Shy Party! Party! Hi Doll! When We Were Wee: Sandra Loeb, All Present And Accounted For June Guiler, Carol Pennebaker, Donna Turnquist, Marcia Yokum, Connie Peterson, Barb Guiler 129 Cheese! Hello There! 'Teenage Transportation Centennial Celebrants Sewing Circle Pincurl Party We're Off Again! Anything New ? Ho! Hum! Go You Northwestern Frannie Frog Girl Sun Worshipper Comfy? 130 Hen Party Pasting Up The Long ............ ............... ............ L o ng Car D1-ink Up Bleacher Fans That 3:20 Bell! Crowded Ain't It? 131 There's A Line Loves Me, Loves Me Not Mighty Fancy Shootin Home, Home On The Range Don't Get VVise, B-B Eyes Pearson Protem That Feels Good Ba1le1'ina's ? Drinking In Style 132 Drill Squad Pin-Ups Accordion Duo Belles Of The Ball Little Get-together Just Plain Jane Watch The Birdie Private Leaning Post Beach Brigade Creepers Jeep Just Resting, Thanks Second Childhood 133 She Stuck Her Foot In That One Any More Hors d'oevres? Are You Ill? Hel Murder Police! Strictly Out To Lunch! The Regiment p7 7 Put Somethin' ln The Pot, Boys! Picnic Pastime 134 Now See Here Wall Petunias You Tell 'em, Kathy Hurry, Hurry, Step Right Up Meeting Of Minds Do You Smell Something' Peculiar Quite A Group Bianchi Special 135 Not On A School Picnic! After A Day At The Beach By The Sea, By The Sea . . . Happy Day Hey, You All! The Lineup Ma And Pa Kerste Oh Ma, We're Not Doing Nothing! The White Brush Gang 136 Jitterbug Special! Friends, Romans, C'ountrymen Some More Relics Formal Time Hawaii Style I'm Ready If You Are Spide1 s Den 137 I Hereby Bequeath: Alice Alikonis - I will the popcorn machine to some poor underclass- man fTom Bowersj. Jerry Alleman - I will my third-hour Economics Seat to some unlucky junior. Stanley Alms - I will my excuses to some freshman. Pearl Alsvig - All the good times I had in Home Management to some luicky junior. How about it, seniors? Jack Anderson - I will all the love and affection of my teachers over the past four years to some unlucky freshman! Alam Ball - I hereby will my broken chemistry equipment to Roger To- tel, my partner in chemistry crime. Robert Batistini - I will my patience to the teachers who will have to put up with my brother, Dennis, the Menace , in future years. Melvin Beard - I will my home room teacher, Charlie Alikonis, to some freshman class. And to Mr. Zuege a large jar of crunchy peanut but- ter and a loaf of bread. Marianne Becker - I will another Practical Science class like the one he had this year to Mr. Krabel! And 9, big stick to rule them. Mabel Beguin - I will my position in band to the next lucky drum major- ette and myself to Bob. Loretta Benner - I will my father's red-splattered coat to next year's Red Brush Gang . Joanne Bensema - I will my place as oboist in the band to Jon Bourne. John Birtwell - My sixth-hour wood- shop assistant position to Bob. Robert Bixler - I leave to my brother my commission in military. Have fun, Les! Robert Blickensderfer-I will my seat in Mr. Ninness' bookkeeping class to Dave Turnquist. Ronald Blickensderfer - I will my rank in military to David Turney Turnquist. Joyce Blue-Gym class to anyone who likes to do exercises. Wesley Bolton - I will my seat as assistant in woodshop third hour to some other junior or senior. Lewis Bramel-My place in chemistry to some unlucky junior. Joanne Brandherm - I will my en- thusiasm for the suoiess of the basketball team at state meetg the football team at future games. James Broadus - I will my extra credits to some poor junior, Don Lewis, who needs them. Robert Bryan - I will my manager's position to some up-and-coming un- derclassman and hope that he will be as lucky as I was. Jean Budach - All my good times at OHS to my brother, Don. Barbara Burr - I will my red-soaked paint brush and spattered raincoat to next year's Red Brush Gangn. Lois Butterfield - I will my noisy typewriter to some speedy senior. Mary Cain - My seat in Mr. Smith's home room to some lucky freshman. Victor Carr - I will the Cadet Corps Regiment to anyone the General designates. Phyllis Carstens - My gym suit to my sister. Janet Carter - All the wonderful times I had in Band to all the fu- ture members of the coming years, or my French horn to some fellow Band member in the future years, May it bring them good luck. Shirley Cassidy -- I will my red-splat- tered shoes from the Red Brush Gang to some incoming senior. Ella Chaney-I will my sports ability to any freshman that really likes sports. Jack Colwell - I will my positions as sports editor of the Buccaneer and OHS correspondent for the Repub- lican-Times to some new inhabi- tants of 607. Robert Crackel - I will my extra credits to Jerry Alleman. Robert Cross - My place at the checker board in home room 111 to Mr. Alikonis. JoAnne Daggett - My gym suit to my cousin, a freshie . Maryanne DeMoss - Lots of nice things to Miss Hempen. Charleen Dietman - I will my love for vandalism to the successors of my friends in the Red Brush Gangv, and my office as president of the Sutherland fan club to Phyl- lis, Jane and the gang. Gertrude Duckworth - My lost boots to the lucky finder. Judith Engel - I will Mr. Alikonis and biology to my sister Pat. Virginia Erickson - I will my posi- tion as secretary to Miss Morgan to some ambitious stenographer. Barbara Fisher - I will all the brains I didn't use to some freshman or anyone who wants or needs them. Margaret Flick - The School Book Store to Larry Nelson and all my wonderful times in band to Joan Wetherell. Shirlee Fox - I will my peroxided hair to Miss Wood, and my sense of humor to Mr. Wood. Lucille Fribbs - I will my drag with Mrs. Gjerde to Kay Rossiter for next year. George Galvan - I will my test tubes and apron to some junior who would like to blow up the chemistry lab. Annabelle Gretencord - I will my seat in Mr. Krabel's science class to my sister Frances. Judy Grot -- I hereby leave all my hours of fun and work spent in 607 on the Buc to Roberta and her eager-beaver junior staff. fGood Luck.J Jerry Halterman - I will some nice freshmen to Benny. Jane Harboldt - I will my seat in Mr. Alikonis' home room to a. will- ing freshman for the next four years. Judith Harding - I will my post on top of the East Hill with Gail as lookout for the Red Brush Gang . Dorothy Harper-My chair in 505 to any incoming freshman. Barbara Hazard - I will my physics book to David. May he protect, cherish and use it with care. Gene Honeyman - I will my seat in Miss Morgan's room to some unsus- pecting freshman. Charles Irwin - I will my place in Metal Shop to someone with a bit more intellect. Robeth Jacobs - My frog in biology to someone who'll carry on the good work. Lynn Jehly - I will my seat at all CHS games to any underclassman who is a staunch athletic fan. Sandra Jenkins - My home room 606 and Mr. White to all the new freshies . Kathleen Kays - I will my seat in Home Management to some unsus- pecting junior or senior who likes to talk. Donald Kerste -- I will my company sergeant's job to any senior who is sucker enough to take it. Tom Knutson - I will good old CII to a good sergeant, Terry Smith. Nita Kuster - I will my sister Helen to Mr. Bohannon. May her flirting get her A's. Grant Learned - To Mr. Alikonis I will my ability to beat Skip Cross in checkers during home room. Sherman Lewis - My ability to pass the test on Tale of Two Cities by reading the comic book to any need- ful junior. Leonard Lock - I Will a wealthy bachelor to Miss Mess, in hopes she will get married. Norma Lock - I will my short hair- cuts and peroxided hair to Miss Hempen. Myrna Loeb - I leave my seat in Of- fice Pro to anyone who wants it. Eugene Malik - My position in li- brary to Robert Cupples. Don Marks - I will my drag with a certain teacher in 206 to some lucky freshman. Ruth Mattes - I will my home room and Mr. Ninness to new freshies . Joan Metzler-I will OTHS to Thomp- son and Thompson Wrecking Co., specializers in school wrecking to complete the job begun by the class of '54. Geraldine Midnight - I will my home room seat in Mr. Alikonis' home room to some lucky freshman. Charles Mills - My gavel to FFA to some worthy junior. Jim Minkler -- My U. S. exam grades to Poopsie. She'll need them. Carole Murley - Mr. Burns' dark- room to photography lovers for just plain loversi. Sheri Nebergall - The Wall to next year's Red Brush Gang , and my artistic ability to an active member. Also a bucket of white paint to next year's officers. Dale Nelson - I will Mr. Bohannon's Let's go South to some future un- suspecting -chemistry students. Dorothy Ohme-My seat in the study hall to some quiet, studious person. Lavina Osman - I will my majorette boots to someone who likes sore, tired feet. Joyce Ott - My seat in second year shorthand to Sally Tindall. Ellen Park - I will my position and whistle as watcher with Judy Wen- del to next year's Red Brush Gang . Joanne Parrott - I will my typing ability to some ingenious junior. Elaine Patterson - My seat in study hall to some studious person. Beverly Pearson -- I will my lookout whistle and my place in the bushes with Sue to some future member of the Red Brush Gang . Marvin Pfau - I will my seat in Johnny's car to some athletic fan. Joyce Pufahl - I will all the teachers and my friends in the office to some unlucky freshman. Edward Purcell - All the good times at OHS to some innocent little freshman. Pat Purcifull - I will my ability to sleep during the nights the Red Brush Gang invaded the south side hill. Bill Raines - I hereby will my Phys- ical Geography workbook to anyone who is nuts enough to take it. Donna Rising - My ability to get along with Mr. Shannon to some stubborn freshman. Carol Riskedal - I will my position as co-editor of the Buccaneer to Ro- berta Edgcomb. Robert Robinett - All my sprained fingers to Don Hartshorn. Beverly Rorem - I will a bottle of peroxide to Miss Huff so she can be one of the girls . Keith Rorem - The OHS track and 440-yard dash record 151.43 to my young brother, Bob in 1960, if he can't do it this year. Robert Sackse - I will my place as woodshop assistant to some poor understanding junior. Sue Sarver-I will my lookout whistle and my place in the bushes with Bev to some future senior member of the Red Brush Gang . Gertrude Scheib - I will my duty as the red paint can carrier to one of next year's Red Brush Gang g and my extra hours in 607 to my sister, may she make good use of them. George Schlink - I will my military suit to General McKay, so he can see what it's like to be a marching private. Mervin Schomas - My seat in Mod- ern History to some junior. Dick Secor - I will my seat in John- nie's Stude to some athletic fan. Ruth Severson - My seat in Home Management to some junior or sen- ior who likes to hear stories. Jim Sheahan -- My pink shirt to Ruthie. William Shields - I will if you will. Donald Smith - I will my second- hour front row seat to some unde- cided senior. Wesley Stanford - I will to Mr. Mc- Kay another good private like me, and I will to Mr. Rotter another bad boy like me. Robert Strickland - I will my beard to my kid brother Peck',. Norman Strow - I will my ability to make speeches to a member of next year's Speech Team from Drum Corps. Dianne Studebaker - I will my seat in home room to some poor fresh- man. Lupe Suniga - I will my position in the Red Brush Gang even though I was there in spirit but not in body. Carol Swanson - I will Mr. Krabel to some unsuspecting science student in '54-'55 who has to get his credit. Mary Lou Taylor-All my good times at OHS to all the freshmen. Janet Terry - I will all the fun I had my Senior year to the incoming Seniors. Edith Tillman - All my good times to some deserving freshman. Arthur Turnquist - In this, my last will and testimony in OHS I will my pink sweater to Ruth Olson. Judith Wendel - I will my lookout position with Ellen in E1sie's front yard to some future member of the Red Brush Gang . Gerald West - I will my good stand- ing in the office to Peanut's girl, Sonie. Dale Wheeler - My seat in J ohnnie's Stude to some sports fan. Mary Whiteside - I leave my art ability with Donna Lock. Ramona Wing - I will my bookkeep- ing book to my sister Judy and my glasses to Shirley Meyers. Gail Wise - I will my red-splattered jeans from the Red Brush Gang to some incoming senior. Ernest Yates - I will Miss Huff an- other boy to take shorthand. Also a large jar of peanut butter to Mr. Zuege. Gabriel Zucker - I will my class seat in Charlie Alikonis' home room to some poor freshman. Janet Zumstein - I hereby bequeath a can of red paint in the face of the one who wears glasses in next year's Red Brush Gang . In Future Years: Alice Alikonis-Chief bug extermina- tor for a farmer in four years. Jerry Alleman-I'll be a good farmer, a good factory man or a good bum. Stanley Alms-In 1975 Miss Hempen will be pushing her toothpaste. Pearl Alsvig-Farmer's wife in 1960. Jack Anderson - In business wit h Dick Wade and Jerry West as a proprietor of Pop's Place . Alan Ball-I will be huddled in a small cave in Siberia, still trying to find a method to trisect an angle. Robert Batistini - Driving a '55 Chevy convertible and having a steady girl by next year. Melvin Beard-Being a. partner with Ernie Yates in a million dollar or- ganization selling pencils in front of a well-known local billiard empo- rium. Marianne Becker -- To be Tommy's wife by '55. Mabel Beguin - Member of Mr. Stork's Club in five years. Loretta Benner-To be on Broadway COttawaJ. Joanne Bensema-To be Mrs. George Grubaugh, Jr., with two sets of quintuplets by 1960. John Birtwell-Graduate in 1956. Robert Bixler - Someday I will be president of Twin Bluffs plant, owned and operated by Me . Robert Blickensderfer-Chief bounc- er of the B.B.R.T. boys. Ronald Blickensderfer - Chief brains of the B.B.R.T. boys. Joyce Blue-To not be an old maid. Bernard Boe-Trying to be a farmer by 1960. Wesley Bolton - Working my way through a trade school hoping someday to have a cabinet shop of my own. Duane Bowen-Man behind the coun- ter at Pop's Place . Lewis Bramel - Own a new car in three years. Joanne Brandherm - To own a con- vertible by ????. James Broadus - I prophesy that I will be Ace reporter for the Re- publican-Times. Robert Bryan - Taking my buddies home from Pop's Place . Jean Budach - Future secretary for Mamie Eisenhower. Barbara Burr -- Singing fraternity songs at Illinois. Lois Butterfield--To be a. full-pledged old maid by 1965. Mary Cain-To be pitching hay on my husband's farm in 1962. Victor Carr-Commander of the com- bined guerilla forces in the Society Dedicated to Overthrow Corrupt Politicians and Tyrants from Power in Public Offices - 1968. Phyllis Carstens - To be running a bachelor's home with JoAnne and the gang in 1975. Janet Carter-Wife of an army pri- vate by 1955. Shirley Cassidy-Raising a chorus of Sangers . Ella Chaney - The future wife of Gene in 1954-55. Jack Colwell-Copy boy for the Chi- cago Tribune in 1965. Robert Crackel--To be Marvin Pfau's keeper. Robert Cross-Proprietor of Skip's Delivery Service - a front for nar- cotic smugglers. JoAnne Daggett - To be running a bachelor's home with Phyl and the gang in 1975. Maryanne DeMoss - Assistant direc- tor of OHS Band in 1964. Charlene Dietman - Wife of wealthy manufacturer living in Hawaii - 1958 - quote Miss Hempen. Gertrude Duckworth-To be married to some rich farmer in 1964. Judith Engel-An R. N. by '58. Virginia Erickson-To be secretary to the president of the Acme Con- struction Corporation in New York City in 1964. Barbara Fisher - Be a full-fledged missionary by 1960. Margaret Flick - To be Mr. Makeev- er's private secretary by 1960. Shirlee Fox-Chief peddler of the P. C. X. Club. Lucille Fribbs - Married happily to Joey! George Galvan-In five years I will be the director of the Society for the Prevention of Work for Migrators, Skid Row, Illinois. Judy Grot-Designing the all-female- operated rocket ship that 'Carole Murley plans to pilot to the moon in '67. Jerry Halterman - Pinball machine manager at Pop's Place . Jane Harboldt - Miss Sanders will still go on trying to teach dumb seniors fourth year English even after she gets through with me. Judith Harding - Teaching Barbara Burr new fraternity songs at Illi- nois. Dorothy Harper--I D K. Barbara Hazard - Floorscrubber - Mercy Hospital - 1960. Gene Honeyman-Mr. Rotter to grow a new head of hair with Jack And- erson's Ace Hair Restorer, and to be chosen Mr. Hair of 1960. Charles Irwin - Florida- college - '56. Robeth Jacobs - To be the only old maid in our crowd by '56. Lynn Jehly - Chief rumrunner and dope smuggler for the Society Ded- icated to Overthrow Corrupt Politi- cians and Tyrants from Power in Public Offices - 1968. Sandra Jenkins-Chief lab technician, Ryburn Memorial Hospital, 1965. Kathleen Kays - Future teacher -- '84. Donald Kerste-Enjoying the Florida climate - '64. Tom Knutson - High-line electrician with Illinois Power Company in 1957. Nita Kuster-1958 will find me as a stowaway on the Queen Mary sail- ing for England. Grant Learned - An undefeated wrestling team in the next three years. Sherman Lewis - To have my own nonstop railroad line from Ottawa to Serena inside of three years. Leonard Lock - Bartender at Pop's Place . Norma Lock - 1960 - Chief opera- tor of P. C. X. Club. Myrna Loeb - To be a good wife to someone special. Eugene Malik - President of the un- derworld in the United States and boss of Al Capone and one million other gangsters. Ruth Mattes - To be a future house- wife. Joan Metzler - California by 1955. Geraldine Midnight - Colorado by 1956. Charles Mills - To become a success- ful dairy farmer in 1999. Jim Minkler- J im and Bob's Chop and Channel Custom Hot Rod Gar- age. We chop, channel, piece, paint, soup and salvage.. Richard Munks-Assistant janitor at Pop's Place . Carole Murley - Pilot of the first all- female crew in a rocket flight to the moon - 1967. Sheri Nebergall -- Interior decorating for Bingo in '60. Dale Nelson -- Research director at the Siberian National Laboratory in 1964. Dorothy Ohme-Undecided, as usual. Lavina Osman - Chief stargazer on the first all-female flight to the moon - 1967. Joyce Ott - To be secretary to the president of the Acme Construction Corporation in New York City. Ellen Park-To be head of the mental institution for this year's seniors in 1975. Joanne Parrott - To be a waitress at the O'Henry Ballroom. Elaine Patterson - The frustrated mother of three sets of twins by '64, Beverly Pearson - To be singing Hodie in the St. Olaf Choir in 1999. CO. K., B. JJ Marvin Pfau - Head of the research and vocabulary department of the Society Dedicated to Overthrow Corrupt Politicians and Tyrants from Power in Public Ofiices-1968. Joyce Pufahl-The good wife of Billy in 1960. Edward Purcell - Chief bouncer at Pop's Place . Pat Purcifull - Vacationing in Ber- muda with my millionaire husband - 1964. Donna Rising - Successful business- woman in '67. Carol Riskedal -- First chair trom- bonist in the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. Robert Robinett - Chief proprietor for the B. B. R. T. boys. Beverly Rorem - Stewardess on the iirst all-female rocket flight to the moon - 1967. Keith Rorem - Marilyn coaching me as a professional Ctrackl runner from the draft board. Robert Sackse - Woodbutcher by 1955. Sue Sarver - Not to be the crazy mixed-up kid that I am now. Gertrude Scheib - to be out of col- lege by 1960. George Schlink - In ten years I hope to be a happy bachelor. Mervin Schomas - That Chuck Mills will be an up-and-coming farmer by 1960. Dick Secor - Bootlegger for the So- ciety Dedicated to Overthrow Cor- rupt Politicians and Tyrants from Power in Public Offices - 1968. Ruth Severson - I will be twenty- eight in ten years. Jim Sheahan -- On Senator Joe Mc- Carthy's senate investigating com- mittee in 1975. William Shields - Head janitor at 4'Pop's Place . Donald Smith-Probably carrying my buddies out of Pop's Place . Wesley Stanford - I'm going to be the best jet mechanic and jet pilot in the U. S. CI hopej Robert Strickland - Chief bartender at Pop's Place . Dale Stohr-Working at L. O. F. Norman Strow - Top dog and mouth- piece for the Society Dedicated to Overthrow Corrupt Politicians and Tyrants from Power in Public Offi- ces - 1968. Dianne Studebaker - To be first lady in 1970. Lupe Suniga - To raise another bas- ketball team like this year's C545 by 1974. Carol Swanson-Happily married and the mother of Hve in '55. Mary Lou Taylor - Raising the fu- ture football team by 1970. Janet Terry - President of the P. C. X. club. Edith Tillman - Tending cattle and kids on the C Sr T farm. Arthur Turnquist - Chief trigger- man for the B. B. R. T. boys. Richard Wade - To be in partnership with Jerry West and Jack Anderson as a proprietor of Pop's Place . Judith Wendel - Matron of Honor for Phyllis in '60. fGerald West - In business with Jack Anderson and Dick Wade as a pro- prietor of Pop's Place . Dale Wheeler - Guerilla lieutenant in the Society Dedicated to Overthrow Corrupt Politicians and Tyrants from Power in Public Offices - 1968. Mary Whiteside - Will be Mrs. Dale Brown by 1957. Ramona Wing - Working and look- ing around for something or some- body. Gail Wise - Raising several dozen long-legged spiders. Ernest Yates - Being a partner with Mel Beard - in a million dollar organization selling pencils in front of a well-known local billiard em- porium. Gabriel Zucker - I prophesy that Charlie Alikonis will still be getting crewcuts in 1960. 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