Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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MELODY MAIDS Row 1: S. Monti, L. Alfs, J. Bearden, C. Lannert. Row 2: M. Svendsen, S. Sarver, S. Samuelson. Row 3: C. Jones, C. Liming, S. Skarnikat, S. Brosmer, S. Pollock, S. Smith, D. Alesandrini. The Melody Maids are among the best known high school groups in the country and are quite famous throughout the state. Appearing before more groups than any other high school organization, these girls practice at least four hours a week after being selected by audition in August. BETTY CROCKER AWARD JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BAND AWARD Bill Sommer was the winner of this year’s John Philip Sousa Band Award. This award is made to a senior each year. Bill was chosen by the nomination of his fellow hand members and the confirmation of the hand director and school officials. This award is based on 28 such things as outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music. Sara Rowan scored the highest on the Betty Crocker homemaking test December 5, thus receiving the title of Future Homemaker. This test is given in schools throughout the nation and covers all phases of homemaking.

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SOPHOMORE CHOIR Row I: M. Wnll. M. Curtwright. S. Prandoni, B. Thics, C. Midget. P. Heid, M. Brown. C. Parker. C. HHlyer, B. Nievar, L. Reynold . D. Shaw. M. Filzanko, B. Keil, C. Smith. R. Worth. M. Mathias. Roto 2: J. Ogle. S. Ward. C. Noe, S. Warren. B. Rollins. S. Clarkston, D. Tortorice, L. VanDyke, M. Timian, C. Srhroeder, J. Coleman, S. Martin. B Lewis. K. Burling, S. Davis, S. Manka, P Sunn, M. Robertson. Row 3: B. Rupp, L. Herring, A. Meyer, C. Wicburg, S. Girard, C. Monroe, D. Babs, S. Hancock. M. Sayers, T. Morgan. T. Oilman, F.. Smalley, P. Schwinn, S. Sudberry. S. Dumville, J. Niesmann, P. Flairty, J. Reardon, C. Meyer. J. Seller . Row 4: S. Goodrich, J. Little, L. Wilson, B. Martin. C. Netherton. J. Hannig. E. Franks, P. Vogelsang, P. Hileman, S. Van — Auken, R. Aulenbach, L. Weber, G. Franklin, J. Walsh, L. Woltera, B. Weakley, B. Springman, B. Van Auken, S. Hoffman, C. Vucieh, P. Meixsell, J. Sud- ' Ramey, M. Marcus, M. Hancock, C. Ketcham, S. Walters, K. Jost. M. Svendsen, M. Creighton, C. Liming, N. Carter. Row 4: D. Pratt, C. Johnson, J. Doren, S. Brosmer, C. Lannert, L. Alfs, J. Waskowski, D. Sayers, B. Collyer, R. Becker, R. Krannich, J. Eichelberger, T. Jones, E. Batton, R. Bagley, B. Price, V. Dively, L. Boyer, S. Pollock, S. Skarnikat, M. Falkingham, M. Van Auken, G. Grant, M. Little, E. Miller. A CAPPELLA CHOIR The A Cappella Choir is composed of upperclassmen and is under the direction of Mr. Langley and the assistant director, Mr. Mc-Cutchan. Members of the A Cappella Choir must have experience in voice, either through sophomore choir or glee club, or may audition. The choir meets every day during the third hour to prepare for the many concerts it presents throughout the year. They participated in the all-school music festival along with the band, chorus club, and sophomore choir. They are particularly noted for the traditional Christmas Vespers presented for the public each year. The choir entertained the Pekin High students with auditorium programs and gave a spring concert for the public. The choral department won thirteen first place rankings and seven seconds in the district music contest February 24 at Chillicothe. The thirteen first rankings advanced to the state contest April 14 at Clinton and, combined with the instrumental group attending the contest, managed to return with the ranking of runner-up in the sweepstakes.

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 NOMA AWARD BAUSCH-LOMB AWARD Dennis Massa was named as ihe outstanding science student of Pekin High and received the Bausch-Lomb Award. He was chosen by the science faculty on the bases of proficiency in high school science, scholastic average, aptitude, initiative and perseverence in the scientific field, and the promise of continuing in and contributing to the field of science. MATH CONTEST AWARD Julie Gainer was named as the Pekin Higli Business Student of the year by the Peoria chapter of the National Office Management Association. To be eligible for this award, Julie was judged as outstanding by the faculty of the business department on such points as scholarship, personality, practical knowledge, and extra-curricular activities. To receive this award, the student must lie planning to continue in the field of business. MISS AND MR. LOUDMOUTH The Society of Actuaries and Mathematics Association of America are the joint sponsors of the annual mathematics award made to a Pekin High student. This year Dennis Massa received the awrard after taking the national test. Miss Loudmouth, Cheryl McWherter, and Mr. Loudmouth, Mike Herchenroder, received their titles at the annual Loudmouth Contest sponsored by the Student Council. Among the judges were the basketball team, Mr. Moss, and Superintendent Peterson. 29