Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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 John Nelson accepts the gavel as the new Student Council president from this year’s president, Rosa Lynn Maddalozzo. Voting for Student Council President took place in the boys’ gym during the lunch hour election rally. This year’s Big Four, Ron Friederich, Wally Winkler, Claire Abbott, and Rosa Lynn Maddalozzo, survey Student Council posters during Student Council Week. 16 The New Big Four, Camille Mungc, Barb Busse, Jim Eichelberger, and John Nelson, are shown following the announcement of their elections. Nelson Elected Student Council Prexy “Take the Busse. Leave the driving to Barb.” “Cam can do.” “I Like Ike.” “Follow the trail to John.” These were familiar sights and sounds April 13 as the Student Council presidential election day caught the interest of Pekin High. The four candidates, Barb Busse, Camille Munge, Jim Eichelberger, and John Nelson had been elected to the Big Four April 9. A total of ten students from the junior class had indicated interest in running for positions on the Big Four. After elimination by the faculty, Suellyn Brosmer, Barb Busse, Camille Munge, Cheryl Thomas, Jim Eichelberger, Steve Mefford, John Nelson, and Bob Ryan vied for election to the Big Four. Qualification speeches were given over the P.A. in the morning before the Big Four were named in the traditional skit in the boys gym in the afternoon. This year’s Big Four made the announcement using the theme of Ben Casey. Presidential posters were plastered over the Leeway and boys gym the night before election. Rallies occupied the lunch hours and the votes were cast. Superintendent Peterson announced John Nelson’s election at the close of the day. “But I’ve got to go to the John!”

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FROSH-SOPH DANCE Last year’s Prince and Princess, Max Hancock and Cheryl L. Meyer, are shown crowning the new frosh-soph Prince and Princess, Clayton Parker and Christy Pratt, at the 1961 Frosh-Soph Party. The annual Frosh-Soph Dance was held October 13, providing the social highlight of the year for freshman and sophomore students. The girls’ gym was decorated with yellow streamers. A colorful rainbow provided the backdrop for the coronation platform which was decorated with pink and white chrysanthemums and greenery. The roval couple were seated in white iron chairs. Music for the evening was provided by the P.C.H.S. Dance Band and the Treble Tones. Christy Pratt and Clayton Parker were crowned Princess and Prince of the dance by last year’s Princess and Prince, Cheryl L. Meyer and Max Hancock. Members of the court were Sherry Cunningham, Robyn Worth, Peggy Underwood, Pam Vogelsang, Mike Edgecomb, Mike Franks, Bill Love, and Gary Fox. Superintendent F. M. Peterson greets one of the sets of parents present at the open houses. Open Houses In order to acquaint the parents of Pekin High students with the administration, faculty, procedures, and policies of the school, open houses were held in the fall and the spring. October 19 parents of freshman students attended and ran through the students’ schedules. November 9 all parents were invited to visit with the teachers. April 9 and 10 concluded the open houses with all parents invited to take advantage of the opportunity to visit with their children’s teachers.

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MID-STATE EIGHT FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS: Adrin Potts (England), Stein Mohn (Norway), Khurshid Khaliq (Pakistan), Marcia Junqueria (Brazil), Sharon Dykstra (United States), Marjut Kokistoinen (Finland). Sharon Dykstra, Pekin High’s exchange student, spent last summer in Finland. She spoke to many school and civic groups during the year. Right: Khurshid Khaliq from Pakistan spent this year at Pekin High participating in the American Field Service program. She is shown here with her American family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sarver and Susan and Jeff. EXCHANGE STUDENTS Dear Students, As everything comes to an end, my American year has nearly ended. Like other two boys, .I’ve had a most happiest year and it will always remain not only memorable but also an important one. Though being in such a large school, I have not been able to converse with each of you, but I think that I know each of you personally. The only thing I ask of you ail is help and make the next year exchange student feel at home as you’ve all done for me, and I’m sure he or she will love you as much as I have done. Last of all is my deepest gratitude and thanks for making my year a successful and wonderful one. God bless you all. Thank you. Your Pakistani student. Khurshid Khaliq