Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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A System for Everyday Living by Gilbreths “A kid brother on every date, come when you hear the whistle, and no dates on school nights, were just a few of the rules the Gilbreth children had to put up with in this year's spring play. Cheaper by the Dozen. The father, played by Parrish Worsfold, seemed to have a system for everything; how to do dishes, take a bath, etc The Gilbreth family came alive on April 24-26 in the F M Peterson Theatre where the stage resembled the living room of the Gilbreth home. Clothes of the 1920's were used to enhance the performance. The boys wore knicker pants and the girls wore sailor tops along with the rest of the children. The play was directed by Mr Glenn E. Smith and assistant directors Joe Ales-andrini and Lisa Heussner Stage construction was by Mr Larry Truckenmil-ler Mr. Ralph Heston did the stage artwork. Dad did everything, just like a factory, so the idea of a family council in which every member of the family would vote, seemed to be a good idea for all concerns. When dad tries to apportion necessary work around the house, the voting idea turns into a forced vote Anne, portrayed by Julie Wolfe, having an eye for the boys finally gets asked out by a cheerleader, Jeff Trimble, but after the young man turns down the idea of having Mr. Gilbreth come along as a chaperone, all seems lost for Anne Anne works around her schedule so she may date this other young man. Larry, portrayed by Greg Lhamon When Larry asked Anne to the prom, she hesitates and thinks she cannot possibly make it because her father is leaving for the world management conference and is slowly dying of heart trouble Dad calls the children together one last time before he leaves Jackie. Joe Alesandrini, not understanding the leaving of his father, runs to him for that last hug of love. Cheaper by the Dozen, was viewed by approximately 900 persons who laughed, and even cried. From time to time people forget the excellence that high school students can produce Cheaper by the Dozen reminded them of this! Mr. Gilbreth (Parrish Worsfold) explains his reasoning of strict guidelines At the sound of the whistle, the Gilbreth children come running to their own special place in line The Gilbreth children watch in amazement at Father s bath taking technique 24 Spring Play

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Hand-in-hand these two students. Jim Steele and Teresa Taylor, enter the Jungle Paradise . audience. However, the junior skit won after a tie was broken by a panel ot three judges. Smoke, heat, and ashes. Your idea of a fun night? If so, the bonfire was the place for you. A near record crowd of 400, including a conservative estimate of 40 undercover policemen, were at the scene. The Jungle Paradise theme triggered a mass of palm trees and apes in the parade. Large gusts ot wind ripped flags and sent pomps flying from floats. Jungle fever was best exhibited by the junior float which won first place. Fencing Club placed second, and the seniors established third place. When East Peoria scored on the third play of the game on a 59-yard touchdown pass, most in the stands thought it was going to be another long night for the Chinks. The rest of the game was nip-n-tuck with both squads delivering long scoring drives only to be shut-down by the opposing defense. Pekin’s Homecoming game ended in overtime, 6-0, and became the MS-10's first and only overtime game of the season. Though the air held a windy chill Saturday night, East Campus cafeteria was warm with the feeling of a Jungle Paradise . The climax of the 79 homecoming week came Oct. 13, when students and alumni danced from 8 to 11 pm. The sounds lurking from PCHS's jungle were that of the DeCounter Brothers. The band's song in honor of the homecoming royalty highlighted the dance. Approximately 50 students worked for eight hours to transform the cafeteria into the jungle theme. The Homecoming dance provided a romantic atmosphere lor one couple, Diane Tolbert and Mark Trumpy Many couples enjoyed an enchanted evening at the Jungle Paradise during the Homecoming dance Homecoming 23

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The Rules for Cheaper by the Dozen Play Members of Cheaper by the Dozen cast in one of their last rehearsals Julie Wolfe, (eldest Gilbreth), expresses her desire to date Larry (Greg Lhamon) Ryan Gerkm and Joe Alesandrmi. two of the Gil-breth children, try their hardest to get the family dog out of the house before Father sees him Spring Play 25