Plainfield High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Plainfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1949 volume:

FOREWORD Light . . . symbolizing vision . . . radiant energy . . . understanding . . . here shining upon certain intangible bits of school life at P. H. S. . . . lights that wander in and out of memory . . . Crowded stairs between classes . . . hammering of the busy workmen outside . . . football and the dedication of the new athletic field . . . Friday assemblies with Mr. Niehus . . . basketball . . . ninth hour pep meetings with Coach Beck . . . decorating for class parties . . . grease paint and ten minutes before curtain time . . . the band's first feeble notes growing steady . . . Tues- day nite open house . . . marbles and cart- wheels when spring came . . . baseball . . . cramming for finals . . . the Seniors with caps and gowns . . . these are the things that are a part of us . . . remaining in illu- mination and representing our increased vision in living and learning together . . . MC CLESTER-NIMMONS LIBRARY HOME OF THE SECOND GRADE BUNGALOW HOME OF THE BUNGALOW BUNCH 6 OUR NEW SCHOOL Rat-a-tat-tat . . . rat-a-tat-tat . . . building noises? Yes, but it is music to our ears be- cause of our need for more room. In the nine- teen-twenties, we first became crowded, and so in the summer of 1929, a little brown-shin- gled bungalow was built and has housed the fifth grade until this year when it became the home of a seventh and eighth grade group known as the Bungalow Bunch. This year, still more children than room, so the basement of the Public Library was rented and became the Little Red School for sixty second graders. Now, as we go to print, in the shadows of the old main building, stands a brand new thirteen-room grade school, almost com- pleted. So, ... on with the rat-a-tat-tat . . . our dream is becoming a reality! SCHOOL BOARD Loft to right: Walter Rutten; Richard I. Jones; Ray A. Powers; Floyd Hensel, president; Carlton Steigle; Zerrell Lockwood, secretary; and Walter Russell. DEDICATION To these men who make up our Board of Education ... for the countless hours they have so freely given, not only of their leisure time, but, in many instances, time that would otherwise have been given to their own va- rious jobs and occupations, in their desire to provide all the educational advantages pos- sible for the boys and girls who attend the Plainfield Schools, ... to these men, we, the Staff, in sincere appreciation, dedicate this first volume of The Plainsman. 10 SUPERINTENDENT W. G. Niohus, B.Ed.. M.A.; Illinois Stato Normal University. University of Iowa. University of Wyo- ming; Superintendent. SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE t It is important that all young people be given an opportunity to become happy and useful citizens. The Home, the Church, the School and the Com- munity must each contribute its share as the boys and girls develop into men and women. It, therefore, becomes the task of the school to offer such a program of guidance, education, vocational and moral, that all who grad- uate will be able to fit themselves happily into the duties of everyday life. If the school helps each boy or girl to find a field that answers his or her urge in life, to lend service to mankind, and to gain happiness, the school's exist- ence is justified. May this book serve as a memory piece for the success and failures, the tasks finished and unfinished, and the joys and sorrows that have accompa- nied each student's role in the school. May it also serve as a resume' of the work accomplished in the Plainfield Schools and carry to students and community alike a few side glances at the school in its entirety. 11 FACULTY HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Charles F. Beck, B.E. Illinois State Normal University; Physics, General Science. Physical Education, Athletic Director. GRADE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Dorothy M. Lambert Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Chicago Normal, Wheaton College, DePaul University; Seventh and Eighth Mathematics, Literature. Helen Pottorff Gregg Business College. Secretary. Margaret C. Blake Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, Milwaukee State Teachers College. College of St. Francis; Sixth grade. Dorothy Bradish, B.S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College; Fresh man and Sophomore Eng- lish. WILLIAM BRENNAN. B.S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College; Biolo- gy, General Science, Boys Physical Education. NELLY FEENEY Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Valpa raiso University, Joliet Ju- nior College, DePaul Uni- versity; Seventh and Eighth History. Health, and Science. HELEN GREEN, B.S. Ohio State University, University of Illinois,- Home Economics. WILLIAM L. JOHNSTON, B.S.; M.S. Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, Trinity College of Music, University of Illi- nois; Instrumental and Vocal music. BETTIE MINTUN. B.S. University of Illinois; Girls' Physical Education, Grade and High School. NEOMA CADWELL Western State Teachers College, Pittsburgh Teach- ers College, Illinois State Normal University, St. Francis College, De Paul University; Fifth Grade. OUVE G. GRAY, B.E. Northern Illinois State Teachers College. Univer sity of Colorado; Third Grade. NEIL HARDY. A.B. Blackburn University, Car- thage College, University of Iowa; Mathematics. ELAINE MADISON, B.S. Northwestern University, Stephens College, Joliet Junior College; Second Grade. LORRAINE KALCIC MOR- RIS. A.B. College of St. Francis, First Grade. 13 VIRGINIA ANN O'DON NELL, A.B. College of St. Francis. University of California; First Grade. GERALD H. REYNOLDS. B.E.; M.S. Illinois State Normal Uni v e r s i t y, University of Illinois, University of Mich- igan; American History, World History. Economics. N. CECILE SCOTT Northern Illinois State Teachers College; English. Civics, Geography. JEANETTE TRUMPY, B.E. Illinois State Normal Uni- versity; Typing I and II, Shorthand I and II, Book keeping. EDNA L. PENNINGTON Northern Illinois State Teachers College; Fourth Grade. ANN ROEGGE, A.B. MacMurray College, Val paraiso University; Eng lish III. English IV, Span ish I. Spanish II. ALBERT M. TRUMPY. B.E. Illinois State Normal Uni versity. University of 1111- n o i s; Shop, Assistant Football Coach. ARLENE WOLFE Western State Teachers College. Wheaton Col- lege, Joliet Junior College; Assistant Third and Fourth Grade. MAXINE WOOD McKendree College, South- ern Illinois University, Il- linois State Normal; Sec- ond Grade. 14 STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right. First row: Norma Palmer, Joyce Lutter, Richard Petersen, Joyce Dickens, Mary Alice George. Second row: Mr. Niehus. Roger Patterson. Mary Ann Haag. Mr. Beck. The Student Council is composed of seven students, who were elected for their posi- tions by each class, and two advisors. The senior members are Mary Alice George. Joyce Dickens, and Dick Petersen; the jun- iors are Mary Ann Haag and Roger Patter- son; the sophomore is Joyce Lutter; and the freshman is Norma Palmer. Superintendent Niehus and Coach Beck serve as faculty advisors. At the first meeting we elected two pre- siding officers, Dick Petersen, president, and Joyce Lutter, secretary-treasurer. While there are no regular meeting dates, the superintendent or president may call a meeting whenever he thinks it advisable. Any member may also request a meeting. One of the projects started by us is the Opportunity Hour which is designed for the benefit of those students who do not use their study periods to best advantage. We have also sponsored the opening of the school on Tuesday evenings for recreation. Any member of the Council may bring for discussion any complaint that has been brought to his attention. This is the close of the second year of Student Council in our high school, and we believe it has an important place among student activities. is SENIOR CLASS Treasurer Lorraine Funk nickname, Lorrie ; Plainfield High, 4 years; class offices: Fr. pres.. Sr. treas.; Jr. class play; honor roll, 4 years; F.H.A., 2 years; G.A.A., 3 years; girls' chorus. 1 year; Plains man. 1 year. Vice-president Doris Townill nickname, Berdie ; Plainfield High. 4 years; class offices: Jr. sec'y, Sr. vice-pres.; Jr. and Sr. class plays; honor roll, 4 years; G.A.A., 1 year; girls' chorus, 1 year; librarian. 1 year; ‘Fielder, 1 year President Jack Gans nickname, ''Satch1' Plainfield High, 4 years; class offices: Soph, sec'y.. Sr. pres.; Jr. and Sr. class plays; football, 4 years; 'Fielder, 1 year. Plainsman. 1 year Secretary Helen Burk Plainfield High, 4 years; class of- fices: Jr. treas., Sr. sec'y.; Sr. class play; honor roll, 4 years; F.H.A., 2 years; G.A.A. 1 year; girls' chorus. 1 year, mixed chorus, 1 year; li- brarian. 3 years; perfect attendance. 2 years; 100 word O.G.A. pin; D. A.R. Award; manager of 1948 mag azine drive. Thelma Banister nickname. Telma ; Plainfield High. 4 years; Sr. class play; F.H.A., 4 years; G.A.A., 1 year, girls' chorus, 4 years; 'Fielder, 1 year. Bertina Corsgreen nickname, TinaPlainfield High. 4 years; Jr. and Sr. class plays; G.A.A., 1 year; girls' chorus, 3 years, trio and octette. 1 year; co-editor of Plainsman: Fielder, 1 year Donna Brooks nickname. Donnie ; Plainfield High. 3 years; student director of Sr. class play; G.A.A. 2 years, girls' chorus, 1 year; librarian, 2 years; 'Fielder, 1 year. Mary Countryman nickname, Mac ; Plainfield High, 4 years; G.A.A., 1 year, girls' chorus, 2 years. 18 JAMES CULVER nickname. Jim ; Plain field High. 4 years. RAY ELGAS nickname. Red ; Plain- field High. 1 year (Iran i erred from Joliet Catholic High in '48); Plainsman, 1 year. SHIRLEY FLAGG nickname. Mousie ; Plainfield High. 3 years.- Jr. class play. DORIS FREDERICK nickname. Daisy Mae . Plainfield High, 3 years (transferred from Joliet Township High School) DONNA GRUSSING Plainfield High, 4 years; class offices: Jr.. Treas..- honor roll, 4 years; F.H. A.. 2 years; girls’ chorus, 2 years, trio and octette, 1 year: O.G.A. pin. JOYCE DICKENS Plainfield High, 4 years; class offices: Jr. vice-pres.. Fr. sec y.; Sr. class play; honor roll. 4 years; G.A.A, 1 year; girls' chor us, 1 year; 'Fielder. 2 years; Plainsman. 1 year; O.G.A. pin and 100 word Gregg pin; cheerleader 3 years. CHARLES FINDLAY nickname, Chuck ; Plain field High. 4 years; Jr. and Sr. class plays; foot- ball, 1 year. CHERYL FRANKLIN nickname, Chick ; Plain- field High. 4 years; F.H. A., 3 years; G.A.A., 2 y e a r 8; girls' chorus, 3 years; sextette and trio, 1 year; librarian, 1 year. MARY ALICE GEORGE nickname. Jud ; Plain field High, 4 years; Jr. and Sr. class plays; honor roll. 4 years; F.H.A.. 1 year. G.A.A., 4 years;� girls' chorus. 2 years, mixed chorus. 1 year; newspa- per, 1 year, Co-editor of 'Fielder, 1 year; Plains- man, 1 year; Student Council. 1948-49. JOAN KENYON nickname, Joanie”; Plain- field High, 1 year (trans- ferred from Audubon (Minn.) High School); 'Fielder, 1 year; Plains- man, 1 year. DONNA LAMBERT Plainfield High, 4 years, student director of Jr. class play; Sr. class play; F H.A., 3 years; G.A.A., 1 year; girls' chorus. 3 years; librarian, 4 years; Fielder, 2 years; Co-edi- tor, Plainsman, 1 year. TWILA PARKER Plainfield High, 4 years; class offices: Fr. secretary; Jr. class play; honor roll, 4 years; G.A.A., 1 year; chorus. 1 year; librarian, 1 year. RICHARD RICHTER Plainfield High. 4 years, football, 4 years; basket- ball, 1 year. MARJORIE SHAFER nickname, Margie ; Plainfield High, 4 years; F.H.A., 2 years; G.A.A.. 4 years; girls' chorus, 1 year; Plainsman, 1 year. DORIS TEUFER Plainfield High, 4 years; girls' chorus, 2 years. RICHARD MORRISON nickname, “Fred ; Plain field High, 4 years; Sr. class play; boys' chorus, 1 year; mixed chorus, 1 year; Plainsman, 1 year. RICHARD PETERSEN nickname, Dick ; Plain field High, 4 years; Jr. and Sr. class plays; foot ball. 4 years; basketball. 3 years; mixed chorus, 1 year; boys' chorus, 1 year; 'Fielder, 3 years. Plainsman, 1 year; pres of the Student Council, 1948-49. NANCY SCOTT nickname, “Seattle ; Plainfield High, 4 years, class offices: Ir., pres.; Jr. and Sr. class plays; hon or roll, 4 years; G.A.A., 3 years; girls' chorus, 3 years; newspaper, 3 years; Co-editor of 'Field- er, 1 year; Plainsman. 1 year. CAROL STEININGER nickname. Steiny ; Plain field High. 4 years; senior class play; honor roll, 3 years; F.H.A., 3 years; girls' chorus. 2 years, 'Fielder, 1 year. Perfect attendance, 1 year. IRENE WILLIAMS nickname, Renie ; Plain- field High, 4 years; G.A A.. 1 year. 20 CLASS POEM There was a tali blonde named Jack. Who was the president of his pack; He met a girl named Ginge. His heart grew loose on its hinge. And always kept right on her track. And here's a young miss named Mary. Who of the skating rink did not weary. The time flew by. She met a guy. Of Eddie did she tire. nary. When Dick's green car comes along. Mary Alice is there with a song; She designs clothes. And everyone knows. That she will always get along. Tina's passing fancies passed, Then her music rated class; She met some guys. Said good-byes. Now she's still a musical lass This tall James from the farm, Many girls did alarm; He would not date, Nor would he relate. Why the farm kept all of his charm. About Thelma there's a joke. For her fella was always broke. Strange enough tho' He always found dough, To buy many a car and cloak. Cheryl and Irene, two of our girls. And Doris, who has red curls. Have a very high aim. Which is one and the same. Nurses they'd be, these pearls. A cheerleader is our Joyce; As this, she makes much noise. And with Doris. Joking for us, Laughter brings from girls and boys. As Tom Bartlett in our senior play; Charles caused trouble night and day Songs about flowers. Spilt flour in showers, All making the audience gay. Now, two senior girls have we: Lorraine, and also Marjorie; No matter what day. It was true, that they Knew all the answers in History. Dramatics heads the list Of Nancy Scott, a tall blonde miss. In both our plays. She labored days, And helped make a big success. Donna Lambert's big blue eyes. Expressed moods, gay and otherwise Notes during classes. To the lasses. Helped her poetry to devise Helen Burk, with honors galore. With Donna and Carol . . . and what's more. Play or work. They'll never shirk; These pals, we'll always adore. This blonde curly-haired Joan, And Doris Fredericks, our own. With all their art. Gave the class a start. And made our events to the public known. Twila and Shirley, among other things. Have a hobby of collecting rings; But Donna, their friend. Had but one yen. To keep Bob tied to her heart-strings. Only one year was this boy with us, You see it is our own Ray Elgas. And then there's Pete. With appearance neat. The student council Prexy was. In his green Ford we knew 'twas Fred. Though we could see only his head; He's fancy free. But wants to be. An architect, he has said. Last but not least our lover of cars. Is Dick Richter, a classmate of ours; In a model B. Or a model T, He thought his car would go to Mars 21 July 21. 1955. Dear Classmates of 1950. I'm having a wonderful time here in Hollywood this summer. I am so glad I decided to come here for my vacation. You have no idea how many of our old friends from Plainfield I have seen. I was breakfasting at the Brown Derby the other morning and who should come rushing in for a cup of coffee but Nada Scotter, whom you know as Nancy Scott, an old schoolmate of ours. She is relieving Hedda Hopper who is suffering a severe sunstroke. When 1 mentioned that I would be in Hollywood for only a short time, she invited me to go on her daily jaunt to the studios with her for the latest scoops on gossip, as she is writing Hedda's column, Looking at Hollywood.” Nada and I caught a taxi from the Brown Derby for Metro Goldwyn Mayer which was Nada’s first stop. I was simply flabbergasted when Doris Fredericks opened the door for us. She told us that she came to Hollywood right after she graduated from high school and has been a taxi driver ever since. We were driving along when all of a sudden the motor just quit. I guess too much water got in it the day before when we had a terrific rainstorm. It was lucky that this happened on the comer of Hollywood and Vine, which is right next to a gas station. We got pushed into the station and who should come rambling out but Dick Richter, who bought the gas station recently. Dick told us that he sees several of his old schoolmates who come in for his excellent service. Charles Findlay, he said, is now the bobby-soxer's current rage as the second Van Johnson. Dick said that he stops in frequently for gas with his blue Cadillac convertible. Dick also told us that he sees Bill Miller driving Joyce to his folks' new cottage in Beverly Hills. Joyce is a senior now at U.C.L.A., Dick was telling me, and a very prominent cheerleader, too. She was also voted U.C.L.A.’s choice for the queen of roses at the annual Rose Bowl game on New Year's day. Dick told me if I had time I should stop at the Trocadero where the Countraburker Sisters are in the spotlight. Do you remember the Andrews Sisters? Mary Countryman, Helen Burk, and Mar- jorie Shafer have formed a trio. too. and are very successful. I promised Dick I would stop in again if I had time. He also asked me to say hello to all of you back in Plainfield. On the way to the studio, Doris turned on the radio. We were listening to Nick and Nora Charles, and I thought I recognized their voices. I couldn't place them right away until the radio announcer said that Donna Lambert and Ray Elgas took the parts. Those two are certainly going places. When we arrived at the studio, Nada took me to meet Darryl Zanuck, and I was simply over- whelmed when I saw Lorraine Funk.' She is Mr. Zanuck’s receptionist and is reported as being rushed lately by the voice of Donald Duck . After talking to Mr. Zanuck for awhile, Lorraine showed us through the studio. I was really lost. You have no idea how large the studio is. As we were walking through the lot, we ran into James Culver. I didn't recognize him in his leopard skin until he came over and pounded me on the back and shook hands with us. He is now taking the lead in the new Tarzan picture. Tarzan and the Dragon Lady. You will have to see it when it comes to Plainfield. He didn't have time to talk with us very long as he was on his way to the set. Twila Parker, who has taken Dorothy Lamour's place, plays the lead opposite him. We watched the shooting of Tina Corsgreen's new picture. She has a very sultry part in it. As you know Rita Hayworth has retired because of old age. and Tina has now taken the spot- light. She seems very thrilled with her new role opposite Montgomery Clift. It has also been re- ported that she has been seen nightly with the Sultan of India. I didn't mention it to her. as I remembered she doesn't like to talk about her romances. Veronica Lake is also in the same picture as Tina. I was watching a little girl standing on the sidelines, trying to place her. When she turned our way. I recognized her as Shirley Flagg. She says she is Miss Lake's stand-in. Nada and I stopped in at Joan Kenyon's office. She is the head scene painter at the studio. She was very busy, so we didn't get a chance to talk with her for long, but she did tell us about Dick Petersen. He always had trouble making up his mind about a girl, you remember. Well, he finally settled down recently with Margaret O'Brien, the former child movie star. He worked as her agent, and fell in love with her. They eloped to Mexico in November. After my visit at the studio, I left Nada and went back to my hotel room. Before I left her. she told me to be sure to listen to the Dr. Christian radio program. She said that Irene Williams is Judy, the nurse on the program. While I was getting ready to go out for the evening, I listened to Dr. Christian. Irene does a beautiful job as Judy. I remember when she wanted to be a nurse back at old P.H.S. She didn't quite make it, but at least she plays the part of one. Lu' r that evening I had a dinner date with Nada. I caught a taxi and went to pick her up at her notel suite. She was ready, and we got on our way. Our first stop was Ciro's. We had a reserved table, so we went right in. The first person I noticed was a huge man standing near the doorway. I asked Nada who he was. and what he was doing, just standing there. She explained to me that it was Charles Wenberg, and that he was the bouncer. I waved at him, but I don't think he recognized me. I was going to go over and talk to him, but he was having some trouble with two men who were causing a disturbance over a woman. I looked to see who the woman was. and I saw that it was Tina. That girl! Then the spotlight was turned on Mr. Jack Gans, owner and manager of the Gans Banana Plantation. Inc. On the way out we stopped at Jack and Virginia's table to chat with them, and found some other old friends of ours, Thelma and Paul Graver. Thelma and Paul are living on a big ranch in the San Fernando Valley. Those two are certainly happy. Jack and Virginia are now vacationing in California. I guess Jack has made millions with his bananas—they do practically grow themselves in Hawaii, they say. Thelma told me that Mary Alice George and Dick are married and are living in Bel Aire. She said they aren't seen very much, as they are both very busy. It seems that Mary Alice is a costume designer and works with Irene, the famous movie dress designer. Thelma also said that Dick is a hot rod racer, and spends his spare time up in the air with his new plane. We went back to our table, and I spotted the cigarette girl. She was Carol Steininger, of all people. I called her over, and I asked her what she was doing 'way out here. She explained that she and Troy were married soon after school was over, and they decided to travel for awhile. They liked it here in California so much that they decided to settle down. Carol then got a job at Ciro’s and she has been getting so many good tips, that Troy retired. Nada and I were circulating from table to table, talking to old friends and movie stars, when Nada introduced me to Ingrid Bergman and her hubby. Ingrid is just as beautiful and charming in person as she is on the screen. Doris Townill and a very distinguished-looking man came in around 10 P. M. I guess they were hitting all the night clubs too. She is in a new series with Abbott and Costello. Doris is still talking about having won the Oscar for being the best woman comedienne. I can't say that I blame her. Doris said that they had just been over at the Trocadero, and that Doris Teufer was in the spotlight as Gypsy Rosfc Lee. Doris has certainly changed. I'll have to go over tomorrow night and see her. I arrived back at my hotel tired from the day's pace. I slept late this morning, and didn't go shopping until afternoon. While in the stores, I bumped into Dick Morrison, who was doing some shopping for his wife. He said she has no taste at all in clothes, and he would rather take the trouble of buying them for her. than to look at her in the clothes she buys for herself. I got a big kick out of that. I asked him if I knew his wife, but he said no. he met her in his new business establishment, and they were married recently. Dick went on to say that he had taken over the management of Earl Carroll's place. He also said that Cheryl Franklin and Donna Grussing are working for him as chorus girls. I also ran into Donna Brooks Smith in one of the stores. She is in town for a screen test. She was formerly a Powers model, you know. Well. I guess that's about all the news. I'll be back in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile. I'll be thinking of all of you. Your roving reporter of P.H.S. 23 THE SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the members of the Senior Class of Plainfield High School, Plainfield, Illinois, being of sound mind and body, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, to the Junior Class of Plain- field High School, Plainfield, Illinois, in man- ner and form as follows: ITEM ONE: That the halls of Plainfield High School shall never be silent; that books shall be hidden in the library wastebaskets and never be found by their owners and that hotfoots shall be administered at con- venient times throughout the year. ITEM TWO: Personal properties are here willed: Nancy Scott leaves memories of Physics class to Roger Patterson and a suicide coke to the whole Junior Class. Dick Morrison leaves his piano playing a- bility to Kay Van Dyke. Doris Fredericks leaves her address book to Ruth Graver. Mary Alice George leaves with pleasure a ride in Dick's airplane to Shirley Craig. Dick Petersen leaves his shy and hesitant manner to Ray Findlay. Cheryl Franklin and Donna Grussing leave their ability to tell jokes to Nancy Brown and Marguerite Beck. Chuck Findlay reluctantly leaves his tech- nique of handling the girls to Doc Puntney. Doris Townill and Joyce Dickens, leave their happy antics to Mary Ann Culver and Evelyn Harris. May the halls of P.H.S. ne'er be silent. Jack Gans leaves his tolerance for under- classmen to Fred Whitman. Dick Richter's indifference toward females goes to Pete Bessette. Carol Steininger bequeathes her wonderful memory to Dick Sacco. May he always remember his assignments. Jim Culver humbly leaves his loud outbursts in study hall to Dick Wright and Red Reeves. Bertina Corsgreen leaves her singing voice to Skip Russell in hopes that it sounds as well on him as it does on her. Helen Burk, Marjorie Shafer, leave their boisterous manners to Barbara Burgess, Phyllis Kehl and Mary Ann Haag. Doris Teufer and Irene Williams leave be- hind to Mary Lou Rockenback and Bertha Byerley, whispers to be used in study hall. Joan Kenyon leaves her boxing gloves to James Frazier. May nothing hold him back. Thelma Banister leaves her driver's license to all the Junior girls who are minus one of the same. May you girls never stay in one place. Ray Elgas leaves to all you Junior boys the wisecracks he borrowed last year. Donna Brooks leaves to Marilyn Titus her position at Burk's Drug Store when she begins her marriage career. Shirley Flagg leaves to Joann MacDonald the Gregg Typing award she won this year, so that Joann may start off with a bang next year. Lorraine Funk leaves her undivided attention to her studies to all you Juniors who want to get ahead in the world. Mary Countryman leaves to the whole Jun- ior Class, her history outlines. May you all use them to your advantage next year. Donna Lambert leaves to Anne Kling her ability to write beautiful poetry to be used only in the springtime. 24 Signed and Sealed in the year of our Lord, Nineteen-Hundred and Forty-nine by the Senior Class of Nineteen Forty-nine. 0 V £ 25 Noon 8:30 A.M. Homo sapiens . . . Humans? (Thai's us.) Clickety-clack . .. Charm and poise go with the cooking lesson. . . . working with a drill press. 'Potential Einsteinsl X-Y—? . . . we don't know eitherl 5f+ Y Buenos dias, amigos! Shop scene. Current Events. Left to right: Howard Russell, sec’y; Kathryn Van Dyke, pres.; Nancy Brown, vice-pres.; Marguerite Beck, treas. THE JUNIOR CLASS For the third time in our high school ca- reer twenty-seven breezy, energetic and friendly juniors returned to their classes at PHS. We possessed no cares in the world, and were eager to leam and to please. We indulged whole-heartedly in every- thing that spelled fun. Besides being active in all organizations, planning all - school parties and assemblies, practicing for the class play and sports, we are playing host to the seniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. In order to raise funds for this gala event, the juniors sponsored a bake sale, along with other money-making proj- ects. We are prime illustrations of PHS Janes and Joes. We are the coming seniors, the leaders and pace-setters of PHS. 28 First row: Lowell Bessette, Barbara Burgess. Troy Burk. Bertha Byerley, Shirley Craig. Second row: Raymond Findlay. James Frazier, Ruth Graver. Mary Ann Haag, Evelyn Harris. Third row: John Herath, Phyllis Kehl, Ann Kling, Joann MacDonald, Roger Patterson. Fourth row: Gavin Puntney. Gilda Quaresima, Robert Reeves, Mary Lou Rockenbach, Richard Sacco. Fifth row: Marilyn Titus, Frederick Whitman, Richard Wright. Those not present in this group because of absence when pictures were taken: Mary Ann Culver, Raymond Cagwin. 29 c L A S S 0 F F I C E R S Left to Right: Walter Watts, pres.; Carol O'Neal, vice-pres.; Ann Hickman, sec'y-treas. t THE SOPHOMORE CLASS We're not green, not trying to make mon- ey, nor worrying about Graduation Day. Were just thirty-eight members of a happy family trying to make a name for ourselves. Even if we've only been here two years we're well represented. Two of our girls made the cheer leading squad, seven sopho- more boys played on the football team, and seven made the basketball first team. What else have we done? Well, one thing we're proud of is our Hard Times Party. It took time and thought, but we came through. The party seemed a success; at least everybody looked happy. Anywhere around PHS, in any activities, you're sure to find a happy sophomore. 31 First row: Audrey Banister, Fannie Byerly, Jean Chaplin. Shirley Davis, Richard Gaylord. Second row: Barbara George. Norma Jean Graver, Garland Grizell, Patricia Hanke, Doran Huppert. Third row: Richard Kinzler, Rae Kozlowski, Joan Lockwood, Joyce Lutier, Virginia McAlpin. Fourth row: Wayne McArthur, Carolyn McMicken. Ralph Mauer, Donald Moyer. Phyllis Nelson. Fifth row: William Palmer, Gordon Pennington, Merrill Pennington. Robert Reiter, Jean Russell. 32 Sixth Row: Shirley Schempf. June Stuckey, Norma Townill. Allred Weiholen, Barbara Weihofen. Seventh Row: Georqe Whitman, LeRoy Williams. Robert Wilson. Joyce Wright. Not present in this group because of absence when pictures were taken: Velma Wrlkening. Left to right: Thomas Fouser, vice-pres.. Robert Fish, treas.; Mary Halbleib, pres.; Irene Jos- lin, sec'y- THE FRESHMAN CLASS Hello, you green freshie, everyone said as the new freshmen walked into home room. At first we all felt a little bewildered in our new surroundings, but soon we got used to it. There are thirty-eight freshmen, including new students. The first week we voted for president, vice president, treasurer and Stu- dent Council members. Of the four girls who went out for cheerleading, one was elected. Though not too many boys went out for sports, the few that did play made a good showing. Our first party was a hamburger fry with only the freshmen in attendance. The sec- ond one was an all-school party called The Spring Fever Dance, given in March. We gave an assembly program before school ended. Boyl Did that year go fast. Just think, we'll be sophomores next year. 34 First row: William Avery. Vernal Banister. Dawn Curtis. Lloyd Eberhard, Bernice Findlay. Second row: Nelson Findlay, Patricia Fisher, Helen Frazier, Arlene Funk, June Funk. Third row: Roger Gaylord. James Haag. Phyllis Hartong. Valrie Hartong, Melvin Heiden. Fourih row: James Heiman, John Homerding, Joan Kern, Patricia LeKander. Lorraine Lembke. Fifth row: Donna MacDonald, William Milk, Earl Miller, Clarence Nash. James Needham. 35 Sixth Row: Melvin Ott, Alice Palmer, Norma Palmer, Rose Mary Richter, Margery Rockenbach. Seventh Row: Donna Rutten, George Rutledge, Joanne Schumacher. Not present: Ralph Patterson. LIMELIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE STUDENT Richard Petersen Senior . . . representing the ideal of underclassmen in school spirit, scholar- ship, citizenship and character . . . portraying leadership in the Student Coun- cil .. . known to all through participation in football, class plays, choruses, 'Fielder, Plainsman . . . exhibiting friendliness and cooperation to faculty and classmates alike . . . promising a successful future. 40 D. A. R. AWARD AND REPRESENTATIVE STUDENT Helen Burk Choice of the Louis Joliet Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution . . . our choice as Representative Senior Student . . . reflecting sincere friendliness . . . portraying dependability in leadership . . . echoing genuine school spirit . . . matching symbols of patriotism and scholarship . . . person- ifying character and service . . . possessing attitudes for happiness in the future. 41 FIRST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE Mary Halbleib Arlene Funk Patricia Fisher Margery Rockenbach Patricia Hanke Carolyn McMicken Robert Reiter Carol O'Neal Ann Hickman Joan Lockwood Norma Townill Wayne McArthur Walter Watts Joyce Wright Richard Gaylord JUNIOR SENIOR Marguerite Beck Nancy Brown Bertha Byerley Kathryn VanDyke Ann Kling Howard Russell Mary Alice George Lorraine Funk Marjorie Shafer Helen Burk Joyce Dickens Donna Grussing PERFECT ATTENDANCE Vernal Banister Tom Fouser Arlene Funk June Funk Alfred Heiman John Homerding Donna MacDonald William Palmer George Rutledge Donna Rutten Audrey Banister Fannie Byerley Jean Chaplin Shirley Davis Norma Jean Graver Garland Grizell Joan Lockwood Wayne McArthur Donald Moyer Carol O'Neal Gordon Pennington Robert Reiter George Whitman LeRoy Williams Marguerite Beck Bertha Byerley Raymond Findlay James Frazier Mary Ann Haag Phyllis Kehl Kathryn VanDyke Fred Whitman Helen Burk Bertina Corsgreen Charles Findlay Mary Alice George Richard Petersen Carol Steininger 42 AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS Mary Alice George Compliments of future good citizen go to Charles Findlay for his qualities of dis- tinguishing merit. Chuck was chosen for honor, scholarship, courage, leadership, companionship, and service. Unassuming but vigilant . . . and loyal to his sense of duty, typify this senior grad. 1949's choice for this distinguished achieve- ment award goes to Mary Alice George, known as Jud through the halls of P.H.S. The high qualities in which she has been outstanding are honor, scholarship, service, companionship, and character. We'll al- ways remember her as a dependable lead- er, a fun-loving friend, and a zealous par- ticipant in all school activities. 43 Charles Findlay (center) RICHARD WRIGHT Q. B.; 5' 6 ; 135 lbs. Junior GAVIN PUNTNEY H. B.; 5' 11 ; 152 lbs. Junior RICHARD PETERSON End and Tackle; 6' 2 ; 170 lbs. Senior RICHARD RICHTER End; 6' 1 ; 158 lbs. Senior DONALD MOYER Guard and Tackle; 5' 10 ; 165 lbs. Sophomore RICHARD KINZLER Tackle and F. B.; 5' 8 ; 155 lbs. Sophomore ROGER PATTERSON Tackle and F. B.; 5' 11 ; 183 lbs. Junior ROBERT REEVES Center; 5' 10 ; 150 lbs. Junior 44 (center) LOWELL BESSETTE Q.B.; 5' 10 ; 155 lbs. Junior HOWARD RUSSELL F. B.; 6' 2 ; 178 lbs. Junior GORDON PENNINGTON Guard; 5' 9 ; 145 lbs. Sophomore RAY CAGWIN Guard; 5' 11 ; 153 lbs. Junior RICHARD SACCO Guard and Tackle; 5' 10 ; 165 lbs. wayne McArthur and Guard; 5' 8 ; 140 lbs. Sophomore RALPH MAUER End; 5' 10 ; 150 lbs. Sophomore H. B JACK GANS Center; 5' 11 ; 162 lbs. Junior Senior 45 FOOTBALL SQUAD William Milk—Manager Left to right. Front row: Richard Wright. Wayne MacArihur, Ralph Mauer, Robert Reeves, Raymond Cagwin, Roger Patterson. lack Gans. Gavin Puntney, Lowell Besette, Richard Kinzler. Robert Fish. Second row: Merrill Pennington. Raymond Findlay. George Rutledge, Donald Moyer. Richard Petersen, Howard Russell, Troy Burk, Gordon Pennington, Walter Watts. Coach Beck. Third row: Richard Gaylord, Fred Whitman. Le Roy Williams, Doran Huppert, James Haag, Roger Gaylord, James Needham, Earl Miller, Charles Findlay. Vernel Banister. James Heiman. Nelson Findlay. Plainfield 7 Plano 18 As a team the Plainfield Wildcats this year were very light in weight. There were only a few men on the team that had exper- ience. In spite of this fact, they made a ter- rific showing while playing. Plainfield 6 Oswego 13 Plainfield opened its 1948 football season by playing Oswego on Plainfield's newly-light- ed athletic field. The Wildcats wore their new green and white uniforms. The first touchdown was made by Plainfield early in the second quarter. The kick was blocked to give the Wildcats an early 6-0 lead. In the third quarter Oswego scored two touch- downs and an extra point, leading 13-6. In the final quarter when the whistle blew the score stood 13-6 in Oswego's favor. Plainfield 0 Sandwich 24 Plainfield played Sandwich, September 24th at Plainfield. In the first quarter neither team was able to score. Early in the second quarter Sandwich made the first touchdown and missed the extra point. Near the end of the first half Sandwich scored again to lead 12-0. Skip Russell, playing in his sec- ond game, suffered a knee injury and was sidelined for four games. Sandwich scored again midway in the third quarter. The game ended with a final score of 24-0 in Sand- wich's favor. On October 1, Plainfield traveled to Plano. Plano scored on the first play. Their running attempt for the extra point was stopped by Plainfield's hard charging line. A few min- utes later Plainfield went for a 65-yard run to make a touchdown and extra point. The first quarter ended 7-6. The half ended 12-7 in favor of Plano. In the second half with 2 minutes to play, Plano scored again. The final score was 18-7. Plainfield 13 Wilmington 19 Plainfield played a non-conference game with Wilmington on October 5. Plainfield scored a touchdown and an extra point mid- way in the first quarter, with Wilmington coming back minutes later and doing the same. At the beginning of the last quarter the score was 13-13, with a minute and a half left in the game. Wilmington scored again. With 57 seconds left, Doc Puntney picked up the Wilmington kickoff and ran it back 95 yards, only to have the run nullified by a clipping penalty. Wilmington won the game 19-13. Plainfield 0 York ville 6 Our next game was with York ville on Octo- ber 8th. The game was played in a sea of mud. Midway in the first quarter a Yorkville end intercepted a lateral in the Plainfield back field and ran 25 yards for the only score of the game. This game was the game that really showed what Plainfield had. Plainfield 0 Lemont 25 Plainfield 26 Plano 19 Plainfield played a non-conference game with Lemont on October 15th at Plainfield. Lemont scored their first touchdown in the first quarter. At the end of the second quar- ter, the score was 13-0. In the third quarter, Lemont scored twice to end the scoring at 25-0. Plainfield 12 Oswego 6 Plainfield won its first game with Oswego on October 22, at Oswego's athletic field. In the first half neither team was able to score. In the third quarter. Skip Russell, re- turning to action went for a 50-yard run for the first touchdown, a few minutes later Punt- ney scampered 65 yards to make the score 12-0. Near the end of the game Oswego scored its only touchdown on a long pass. The final score was 12-6 in favor of Plain- field. Plainfield won its last game with Plano. With Just three minutes after the kickoff Puntney went 60 yards to pay dirt and Roger Patter- son booted the extra point. Plano scored a touchdown in each of the first two quarters to lead 12-7. Puntney scored again and Plano made another touchdown. Late in the game Doc plunged over the goal line with four men hanging on him. The try for the extra point was good and Plainfield was ahead 20-19. The very opposite of his previous touchdown Puntney ran 50 yards untouched for his fourth touchdown of the game. The game ended 26-19 Plainfield on the top. Plainfield 6 Orland Park 18 The freshman and sophomores played a non- conference game with Orland Park at Plain- field. The game was to help the boys to get more football practice. BASKETBALL SQUAD Left to Right. First row: Merrill Pennington. Richard Wright, George Rutledge, jack Gans. Gavin Puntney, Howard Russell, Ralph Mauer, Roger Patterson. Wayne MacArthur, Walter Watts. Second row: James Heiman. Richard Gaylord. Lowell Bessette, James Haag, Donald Moyer. Alfred Weihofen, Doran Huppert, Richard Sacco. Richard Kinzler, Vemel Banister. Third row: John Homerding, Robert Fish. Robert Reiter, Frederick Whitman, Gordon Pennington. Thomas Fouser. Nelson Findlay. George Whitman, William Milk. Starting the season with a completely next year along with a considerable amount green team, P.H.S. was far behind most of of valuable experience from having worked its opponents. This year's team will return hard and constantly improved as the season progressed. Varsity Game Scores Plainfield.................................39 40 36 23 32 17 ....................................26 33 ....................................26 41 35 35 25 42 25 35 33 Newark ..............................70 Leland ..............................56 Yorkville ...........................51 Plano ...............................57 Orland Park .........................38 Lemont ..............................39 Oswego ..............................50 Minooka .............................58 Crete ...............................51 Newark ..............................51 Lemont ..............................39 Minooka .............................61 Orland Park .........................45 Oswego ..............................35 Morris .............................100 Yorkville ...........................59 Minooka ........................... 56 48 THUMBNAIL SKETCHES OF BASKETEERS niU Pennington . . . sophomore . . . rer . . . nice feeder . . . brainy foot and head c Puntney . . . junior . . . tops on offense . hard-driver . . . tough man to guard. : I 'Skip Russell . . . junior . . . excellent rebounder . . . good pivot man . . . consistent scorer. Dick Wright . . . junior . . . ace long shot a tist . . . classy ball handler ... all around tear man. Ralph Mauer. . . sophomore . swift . . . valu able team man . . . plenty of spirit. BASKETBALL Left to right. First row: Merrill Pennington. Gavin Puntney, Howard Russell. Ralph Mauer. Richard Wright. Second row: Coach Beck. George Rutledge. Roger Patterson. Jack Gans. Wayne McArthur. Walter Watts. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Joyce Wright, Joyce Lutter. Norma Palmer, Joyce Dickens. 50 Left to Right. Front row: Ray Findlay, Walter Watts, Merrill Pennington, Wayne McArthur, Richard Kinzler, Richard Gaylord. George Rutledge. Second row: Richard Wright, Ralph Mauer, Roger Patterson. Lowell Bessette. Alfred Weihofen, Howard Russell. Richard Sacco. Gavin Puntney. BASEBALL The baseball season has started! Our team will take the iield, outfitted with all new equipment and donned in new green and white uniforms. A group of thirty-two boys reported for practice the twenty-fifth of March. Due to poor weather conditions, practice was held indoors for the first week of the season. Fifteen boys will make up the traveling team and there will be close competition for the positions among this group. Good spirit is evident among the boys, a- long with a great amount of the necessary interest and enthusiasm which is important in making any competitive sport a success. Everyone is looking forward to a good team and hoping that our new sport will become one of growing importance. The first season schedule will be as follows: April 19 Lemont There 21 Minooka Here 25 Catholic High There 28 Newark Here May 6 Open 10 Minooka There 13 Lemont Here 16 Newark There Si Left to right. First row: Joyce Lutter, Anne Kling, Lorraine Funk, Norma Palmer, June Funk. Arlene Funk. Second row: Audrey Banister, Barbara Burgess, Nancy Brown, Patricia Hanke, Lorraine Lembke. Jean Russell. Third row: Miss Mintun, Thelma Banister, Bertina Corsgreen, Mary Alice George, Nancy Scott, Ann Hickman. Four� h Row: Rose Mary Richter, Mary Halbleib, Phyllis Kehl, June Stuckey, Mary Ann Haag. Kathryn Van Dyke. G. A. A. G.A.A. stands for Girls Athletic Associa- tion. This organization is a member of Illi- nois League of High School Girls. The main object for this League is to stimulate interest and participation in girls' athletics. The G. A.A. meets twice a week. In our election of last September we elect- ed Mary Alice George president, Nancy Brown vice-president, Nancy Scott secretary, Mary Ann Haag treasurer, Bertina Corsgreen and June Funk sports managers, and Thelma Banister and Joyce Wright, co-chairmen of social events. Besides developing interest in athletics, we make money to buy the awards which the girls in our association earned during the year. Our first project was a bakery sale, and the next was a circus. Both of thehe were a big success. We feel that the first year of our Associa- tion was very successful and hope next year is as good as this. j3 m «1 4f V i if. i • i % I November 12 and 13 at 8 o'clock . . . pass the grease paint . . . did anyone get Miss Bradish's cor- sage . . . grease paint, hurry . . . hey, did any- one notice this program? Bertina Corsgreen's name is omitted . . . hurry, peo- ple are beginning to come . . . curtain, and here's Bunny already doing everything but what her own mind dictates . . . inter- mission and our own A1 Jolson, Doris Townill is keeping the audience in stitches with her rendition of Mammy, and California, Here I Come. . . . Act Two . . . My goodness, the flour meddling Jessica has already dusted Mrs. Phelps and she is leaving in spite of busi- ness transactions with Bunny's father . . . someone patch up my makeup . . . hurry. I'm on for Act Three . . . where all trouble is smooth- ed out and Bunny has even found a a mind of her own . . . final curtain! and what's this the au- dience is murmuring? ... Wonderful . . . They all were so natural . .. certainly enjoyed it . . . Very good . . . Hey! someone pass the cold cream, gotta get this grease paint off. CAST OF CHARACTERS (In Order of their Appearance Jim Bartlett. In the construction business. Dick Morrison Della Bartlett, his wife----------------- Thelma Banister l.fU . the maid ------------------------ Doris Tosmlll Tommie Bartlett, almost sixteen ......... Charles Findlay Nettle Bartlett, twelve.................. Donna Lambert Delphine Lind ley. a guest ................Joyce Dickens Bunny Bartlett, eighteen ------ Mary Alice Oeorgv Gteve Henderson, an admirer of Bunny______Dick Petersen Carol Russell, the girl next door_______Carol Stein Inge r Miss Flora Fenwick, a naturalist .............Helen Burk Hugh Randall, another admirer of Bunny ........Jack Oans Mrs Phelps, a contractor's wife . ________ Nancy Ssott Place The Urlng-rocsn of the summer cottage of the BartietU. situated on the shore of Silver Lake. In a northern stale In the Middle West Time The present June 8 Y NOP8I8 Act One: Scene One: A morning In June Scene Two: The same The next noon Act Two: The same The next morning Act Three: The same Keening, two days later • During this act the curtain U lowered for a moment to Indicate the lapse of two hours i Publicity . .. Tickets_______ — Dick Richter --------- Joanne Kenyon Donna Brooks. Chairman Mrs W O Nlehus Miss Ann Roegge. Cheryl Franklin. Donna Orusslnj Joanne Kenyon. Shirley Ftagj Mary Countryman BETWEEN ACT8 ENTERTAINMENT Under Direction of Mr William JtpnsUm • Numbers to be announced' Cheryl Franklin Kay Van Dyke Nancy Brown Phyllis Kehl Marguerite Beck Donna Oruastng Plano Duet: Shirley Davis and Jean Russell Mixed Chorus practicing before contest time. 58 TH STORY Nina, a mischievous girl. hat been entrusted with two letter from two young men bearing the ame name: remando Not being able to write they employed a public letter writer, who waa trutructed to glee the missive to Nina for delivery remando number one wai In love with Isabella. He considered her ‘'The Rose of Castile and so addressed her. The other remando was devoted to Delores, whom he called -The ralrest Maid of Saragossa Nina, with a view of diverting herself and her friends, contrives to deliver Isabella's letter to Delores and vice versa, and leave those young ladles to read their letters at their leisure, which they proceed to do at their first opportunity. They are unaware that there are two Fernando , and when It appears that each has a letter signed apparently by the same hand a terrible scene ensues' Mutual recriminations and threats fly about and at a critical moment Nina. Ines and the rest of the girls appear The ease Is put up to Nina. who. to carry her Joke, declares Fernando to be false, and advises the unhappy and apparently deceived maids to forget him. They reluctantly agree and Nina, thinking her Joke has gone far enough, discloses the fact that there are two Fernandas and that neither Is false So Joy returns and all U well CHARACTKR8 ISABELLA DOLORES NINA INEZ Donna Orusslng Barbara Burge Cheryl Franklin Berlins Corsgreen And a chorus of girls In the Village SCENE A Garden In a Spanish Town TIME The Present SYNOPSIS or THE MUSIC Overture: Plano Chorus: Fiesta' Fiesta! Scene: The Mix Up Ensemble: Cupid's an Archer Song: Dreaming Valley Song: The Rose of Castile Scene; What Treachery U Here? Ensemble He's False Duet: On the Shores of Paluna Finale: You Loved Fernando Front row: Shirley Davis, pianist; Mr. Johnston, instructor; Audrey Banister; Cheryl Franklin; Marguerite Beck; Dawn Curtis; Shirley Schempf; Arlene Funk; Shirley Craig; Jean Chaplin; Patricia Fisher; Patricia LeKander; Phyllis Hartong; Irene Joslin; Joan Kern. Second row: Valrie Hartong; Donna Rutten; Norma Palmer; Phyllis Nelson; Barbara Burgess; Patricia Hanke. Bernice Findlay; Norma Jean Graver; Donna MacDonald; Ann Hickman; Virginia McAlpin; Joyce Lutter; Anne Kling; Helen Frazier. Third row: Lorraine Lembke, Bertina Corsgreen; Donna Grussing; Joanne Schumacher; Evelyn Harris; June Stuckey; Joann MacDonald; Barbara Weihofen; Kathryn Van Dyke; Phyllis Kehl; Mary Halbleib; Carolyn McMicken; Mary Alice George; Nancy Brown; Alice Palmer. GIRLS' CHORUS The word music in Plainfield High School this year included three large groups, two ensembles and several soloists. The girls' chorus of over forty voices was organized in the fall by Mr. Johnston and rapidly grew into a fine musical organization. Its first program was given for the P. T. A. in Novem- ber. The next appearance was in the Christ- mas Concert where it was well received. In April they entered the District Music Contest at Mooseheart. Their final performance was in the Spring Vocal Contest. All year this group has brought fine music to Plainfield in their contests and programs. Left to right: Donna Grussing; Bertina Corsgreen; Barbara Burgess. Much like the boy's glee club, the mixed chorus was a new group at Plainlield High School this year. A total of ninety-six stu- dents wanted to sing in this group — but be- cause of a lack of rehearsal space and time, the group was cut to forty-eight voices. They have worked under a tremendous handicap insofar as rehearsals have been very in- frequent this year, but they should be com- mended highly for the work they have done. Their appearances included the Christmas Concert, the Spring Vocal Concert and the District Music Contest at Mooseheart. MIXED CHORUS From row: Jean Russell, pianist; Mr. Johnston, instructor; Patricia LeKander; Cheryl Franklin: Shirley Craig; Dawn Curtis; Donna Rutten; Anne Kling; Virginia McAlpin; Barbara Burgess; Helen Burk; Phyllis Nelson; Joyce Lutter; Norma Palmer; Marguerite Beck; Audrey Banister; Patricia Fisher; Irene Joslin. Second row: Donna Lambert; Carol Steininger; Patricia Hanke; Nancy Scott; Bertina Cors- green; Donna Grussing; Phyllis Kehl; Kathryn Van Dyke; Joann MacDonald; June Stuckey; Evelyn Harris; Mary Alice George; Thelma Banister; Nancy Brown; Bernice Findlay; Alice Palmer. Third row: Lowell Bessettee; Gavin Puntney; Donald Moyer; Garland Grizell; Ralph Mauer; Raymond Cagwin: Roger Patterson; Richard Petersen; Howard Russell; Jack Gans; Robed Reeves: Richard Sacco; Troy Burk; William Palmer; Frederick Whitman; Vemel Banister. BOYS7 A boys' chorus was organized this year for the first time. The boys worked hard and have shown fine results considering the little amount of training they have had in CHORUS music. They appeared in the Christmas Con- cert and the Spring Vocal Concert as well as the District Music Contest. Front row: Jean Russell, pianist; James Needham; Vernel Banister; Earl Miller; Mr. Johnston; instructor; George Rutledge; Clarence Nash; Merrill Pennington. Second row: Frederick Whitman; Lowell Bessette; William Palmer; Troy Burk; Garland Grizell; Ralph Mauer; Donald Moyer; Gavin Puntney. Third row: Richard Sacco; Jack Gans; Raymond Cagwin; Richard Petersen; Howard Russell; Roger Patterson; Robert Reeves. OCTET The most outstanding group, musically, town as well as appearing in all concerts at Plainfield this year was the octet. This and contests. These girls deserve a lot of ensemble gave many short programs around credit for the work they have done. Left to right: Marguerite Beck, Cheryl Franklin. Donna Grussing, Kathryn Van Dyke, Phyllis Kehl, Bertina Corsgreen, Barbara Burgess. Norma Palmer. Shirley Davis, pianist. Left to right. First Circle: Donna Rutten, June Herath, Nancy Sherman, Nancy Gaylord, Sally Le- Kander. Barbara Herren. Lois Niehus, Madelyn Clark. Second Circle: Edward Wysock, Evelyn Freehauf. Edward Burke, Thomas Testin, Robert Watts. Thomas Sacco, Gerald Pilcher, Carolyn Bourrie, Robert Freehauf, Robert Berst, Jean Rutten, Marlene Sebby, Gerald Grose, James Pilcher. Third Circle: Alfred Patten, Charlotte Head. John Krumwiede, David Mauer, Judith Kasch. Judith Pennington. Carol Schumacher, Darlene Lambert. Bonnie Schempf. Bruce Huston. Virginia Anderson. Donald Heiman, Frederick Hensel. Allyn Bronk, Roger Pennington, James Rutten, Jack Fairweather, Gordon Mauer, William Avery. Joyce Potter. Standing—Left to Right: Patricia Smith, Robert Funk, Garland Grizell, Donald Kinley. Director: Mr. William L. Johnston. BAND The Plainfield School Band was organized by Mr. William Johnston at the beginning of the year. At the first rehearsal, forty-nine students with bright shining new instruments let forth with their own indi- vidual ideas of what band music should sound like. By Christmas, the band had decreased in size to forty- three members, and made its first public appearance in the Christmas program. It was received with great enthusiasm on the part of the audience. Shortly af:er the first of the year, seventeen new members joined the band and brought the total enroll- ment up to sixty, and new instruments were added. On March 17, the band competed in the District Grade School Band Contest at Downers Grove, Illinois. They came home with a Division II rating. This was an excellent showing for such a “young band. In May, the first annual Spring Band Concert was given, and once again it was well received. The band showed much improvement at this concert. Other pro- grams included during the year were for the Band Booster Club and for an assembly program. • Through the efforts of the Band Booster Club, the band hopes to appear next year in new uniforms. These will add much to the appearance of the band, and the Plainfield Schools will soon have an organi- zation of which they can be very proud. THE 'FIELDER Left to right. First row: Mrs. Trumpy, advisor. Jack Gans, Nancy Scott, Mary Alice George, Phyllis Kohl, Nancy Brown, Mary Ann Haag. Second row: Joan Kenyon. Donna Lambert, Patricia Hanke, Carol Steininger. Donna Brooks, Helen Burk, Mary Halbleib, Lorraine Lembke, Donna MacDonald. Third row: Garland Grizell, James Needham, Thomas Fouser, Thelma Banister, Bertina Cors- green, Joyce Dickens, Joann MacDonald, Barbara Weihofen. One of the additions to our high school during the past year was The 'Fielder, our monthly school paper. The able advisor of this paper was Mrs. Trumpy, while Nancy Scott and Mary Alice George were the co- editors. Joan Kenyon is the art editor, while Jack Gans and Joyce Dickens are the sport editors. All the others in the picture above are included as feature writers on the pa- per. Early in September, a contest was con- ducted to find a name for the paper: Joann MacDonald submitted the winning entry and publication of The 'Fielder was begun. At one glance you will agree that we look very calm and collected in this picture. However, those expressions are only masks we wear on days when we are neither searching for news items nor rushing to meet deadline dates. Both grade and high school news are rep- resented in the monthly editions of The 'Fielder. Our subordinate branch, the Hi- Times, containing high school news is pub- lished weekly in the town paper, The Enter- prise. Regardless of any complications due to our freshman year of publication, we have all enjoyed working on this staff. 66 THE PLAINSMAN Left to right: First Row: Jack Gans, Joan Kenyon. Donna Lambert. Bertina Corsgreen, Nancy Brown, Mary Ann Haag, Richard Petersen. Second row: Joyce Dickens. Richard Morrison, Lorraine Funk, Marguerite Beck, Anne Kling, June Funk. Norma Palmer. Jean Chaplin. Marjorie Shafer, Lorraine Lembke. Third row: Carolyn McMicken, Kathryn Van Dyke, Nancy Scott. Mary Alice George. Thelma Banister, Barbara Burgess, Helen Burk, Phyllis Kehl, Mary Halbleib. Those not pictured above because of absence when pictures were taken are: John Herath and Ray Elgas. From the beginning of this school year, when we held a contest to name our year- book, we were wondering just what it took to set the precedent for this publication of Seated left to right: Mr. Neil Hardy, Mrs. Dorothy Lambert, Miss Ann Roegge, Mrs. Elaine Madison. the school year's events in revue. Johnny Herath made the initial contribution by naming our yearbook, The Plainsmai}'' and immediately we started a search for financial support. A magazine drive, turkey raffle, patrons, and advertisers helped us reach our goal. Bertina Corsgreen and Nancy Brown were our co-editors, and Donna Lambert and Mary Ann Haag were assistant co-editors. Credit for the art work goes to Nancy Scott. Our high school advisor was Miss Roegge, who was assisted by Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Madison, co-advisors of the grade school. Mr. Hardy was business manager. April 10 . . . we'll never forget that date, and the burning of the midnight oil to get our copy to the printers on time. Through an enthusiastic staff and hard work (ask our advisors!) we have enjoyed making this the best possible first publication of The Plainsman. 67 Left to right: First row: Jean Chaplin, Miss Bradish, advisor, Helen Burk, Donna Brooks. Second row: Carolyn McMicken. Ann Hickman. Mary Ann Haag, Nancy Brown, Donna Lambert, Joann MacDonald. THE LIBRARY STAFF Our library staff is a group of sophomores, jun- iors, and seniors who vol- unteered last fall to take charge of the librarians' desk in the study hall. We each spend one pe- riod a day (at least) stamp- ing books, straightening magazines, and trying to keep one student at a time at the desk. Our big problems are overdue books, missing volumes, and, in general, forgetful people. This spring we had a short training period f o r next year's prospective li- brarians. Miss Bradish is in charge of this activity. 68 THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA First row. Left to right: Marjorie Shafer, Helen Frazier, Jean Russell. Norma Townill, Lorraine Lembke, June Funk. Second row: Mrs. Green, Advisor. Patricia LeKander, Ruth Graver, Joyce Lutter, Norma Palmer, Joyce Wright, Audrey Banister, Patricia Fisher. Third row: Donna Rutten, Norma Jean Graver, Marilyn Titus. Phyllis Nelson. Barbara George. Lorraine Funk. Fourth row: Carol O'Neal. Shirley Davis. Mary Alice George. Mary Halbleib, Joanne Schu- macher, Rosemary Richter, Thelma Banister. Virginia McAlpin. MOTTO: TOWARD NEW HORIZONS F.H.A. is a national organization with chapters in every state. We have twenty- seven members this year. Activities started in September with a wiener roast . . . we got acquainted with everyone . . . ate too much and ended the evening singing fav- orite songs around the fireplace. New mem- bers were initiated at an impressive candle- light ceremony at the November meeting. Decorations being white candles and red roses, the chapter flower, each received one of the red roses in lieu of a pin. We donated gifts to mail two boxes of toys, mittens and socks to Chinese children through the World Friendship Festival. Yule- tide activities were concluded with a Christ- mas Tea and Gift Exchange. The treasury was increased by a bake sale and selling homemade candy and pop- corn balls during noonhours. Plans are under way to send a delegate to East Bay Camp at Bloomington in August. The last meeting of the year is climaxed by a potluck dinner and theatre party for the senior F.H.A. members. Any girl in high school who has had one year of Home Economics is eligible for ac- tive membership. Our officers: President .................Thelma Banister Vice-president ......................Joyce Wright Secretary ...........................Carol O'Neal Treasurer .................Marjorie Shafer Parliamentarian ...........Barbara George Song Leader .............Mary Alice George 69 i @ zCe tcl zn, Dec. A i s 5ep - V 9f sft w AUGUST 30 ... Hi there, everyone! School had its official start today, and so did this diary of school events. At later times in your life, we hope that the following entries will help you to relive pleasant memories of the good times you had at P.H.S. . . . AUGUST 31 ... We really got down to this business of school today! ! Some of the Fresh- men were so mixed up! “Where's the Math room?' they asked. “Next to Study Hall, was the answer. “You mean I have to go all the way up there before the bell?? Oh, man! You'll get used to it, kids! We did! SEPTEMBER 10 . . . School spirit began to show up today! We elected cheerleaders, and all those who tried out did fine. The winners were Joyce Wright and Norma Palmer. Joyce Lut- ter is the alternate. SEPTEMBER 17 . . . This evening, our first football game of the year was played after the dedication ceremony for the new lights. They're swell! How was the game? Ugh, let’s not talk about that!! Just remember that our hopes are high for next Friday night's game!! OCTOBER 1 15 . . Raising money for our yearbook is not going to be easy. Mr. Niehus asked all the High School and Junior High stu- dents to join in the magazine drive. Our goal was $1500 and we went over it! Wonderful, huh?? OCTOBER 14 . . . Seniors initiated class sponsored all-school parties tonite. Let's have more like this one, huh? OCTOBER 23 . . . Remember that prom- ise Mr. Niehus made a long time ago. about his smoking his novelty cigar when we won our first football game? Well, tonight he held his word! Since we beat Oswego this afternoon, Mr. Le- Kander suggested that the grand ceremony be held at the theatre this evening, and so it was!! It was even announced on the billboard!! NOVEMBER 12-13 . . . The trials and tribulations of the Bartletts provided the setting for the senior class play these two nights. 'Twas a super performance! NOVEMBER 17 . . . “Watch out! Don't hit my arm! were the warnings given out by those who had small-pox vaccinations and diph- theria toxin shots today. Poor kids! Dr. Wallin was the needle pusher! NOVEMBER 18 . . . The football boys should feel very honored! Mr. Niehus and Coach Beck were hosts to the boys at a Chili supper which was held in the Niehus home. The rest of us are very proud of them, because, after all. Plainfield wasn't at the bottom of the Conference!! NOVEMBER 19 . . Do ya' know who our two hobos are? Why, they're Garland Grizcll g and Doris Townill, crowned at the Sophomore Hard Times Party tonight! Great fun!! NOVEMBER 23 ... In order to raise more money for the yearbook, a turkey raffle was held this evening between the halves of the Plainfield-Newark basketball game. Three turkeys were raffled. Each student was asked to sell at least one book of tickets, worth one dollar. NOVEMBER 25-26 . . Nobody was in school today!! You know why? No school yester- day or today! DECEMBER 10 Oh, those lucky Seniors! It must be nice to be excused from school in order to attend a play down at the University of Illinois. Just wait 'til we're Seniors! Christmas is really on its way. Santa Claus, in the form of the Student Council, made the ol familiar places in the b u i 1 d i n g look mighty “Christmas-ie !! DECEMBER 20 The first all-musical programs of the school year were presented to- night in the auditorium. Included in this Christmas Concert were the Girls' Chorus, Boys’ Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Octet, and the Band. DECEMBER 21 Tonight, the Jun- iors sponsored a party! Mistletoe, skits, dancing, refreshments, and of course Santa's (Coach's) visit were the main attractions. This was a bang- up way to end the outside activities for the first semester. DECEMBER 22—JANUARY 3 ... Va- cation ! ! ! Mr. Niehus closed school with an Oct- YV ' r early assembly and let us out at 2:15. “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” JANUARY 7 . . . Today at a special as- sembly, Mr. Carnwright, representing the Public Service Company, awarded prizes to winners of the essay contest. June Funk, Mary Halbleib, and Mary Alice George received radios, while Phyllis Kehl, Anne Kling, Garland Grizell, Donald Moyer, Irene Joslin, Shirley Schempf, Donna MacDonald. Helen Frazier, Raymond Cagwin and Dick Peter' sen were given twenty'five dollar war bonds. JANUARY 14 ... Were the Juniors ever excited today! Representatives from two companies showed class nngs. The class voted to buy them from Morgans Inc. of Chicago. JANUARY 20 . . . P. H. S. has had a surprise vacation the past two days!! Our thanks to the icy weather! JANUARY 24 . . Well, what do you know? Still more cooperative weather! FEBRUARY 11 . . 'Special assembly program given today . . . twas in the Plains Theatre. Mr. Otto Schacht gave an interesting talk on music plus several vocal numbers. FEBRUARY 15 . . . What, again? Wait until we have to make up some of these days!! Gay thought, huh? FEBRUARY 19 . . . This evening the “money'making“ Junior Class sponsored a talent show. Buddy and Sally Hamilton won the first pnze in the younger class and Lee Hansen, a pianist from Aurora, received the first pnze in the other class. FEBRUARY 24 Congratulations to Helen Burk, winner of the D.A.R. award. MARCH 1 . . . Costumed students en- joyed themselves at the gaily decorated Spanish night club (known to the rest of us as the audi- torium). Isn't it amazing what crepe paper and muscles can do! MARCH 17 Eight basketball players and Coach Beck journeyed to Champaign today to see some of the state high-school tournament games. MARCH 18 . The first signs ol Spring struck P.H.S. in the form of a Freshmen all-school party called, “Spring Fever . I snatched one of those trellis roses too!! MARCH 25 . . . The auditorium became the grounds of the G.A.A. Circus . . . Clowns, apes, elephants, a grand parade, along with pea- nuts, pop-corn, and chewing-gum. MARCH 26 . . . The Girls Octet par- ticipated in the District Ensemble Contest which was held at Mooseheart. Six members of the octet also took part in the contest for soloists. MARCH 30 . . The first annual Fox Valley Conference held their banquet here in Plainfield tonight. Dolph Stanley, head coach at Beloit College, was the guest speaker. APRIL 1 The Seniors were on the go again today! This afternoon they were dis- missed from school to attend the Vocational School held at the Crete High School. APRIL 1 2 ... A garden in a Spanish village was the scene of the operetta. “False Fer- nando , presented by the Girls' Chorus. APRIL 9 . . . Today the three choruses went to Mooseheart for the district chorus con- test. 'Hope we cop honors! ! APRIL 22-23 ... A three-act mystery comedy was presented by the Junior Class in the auditorium. The scene was a haunted house, com- plete with a murder! Such a setting did not make the characters feel at ease general dis- order and screaming were common especially when a ghost appeared! ! MAY 3 ... A Spring Choral Concert was presented this evening which included Girls Chorus. Boys Chorus, Mixed Chorus. Octet, and soloists. MAY 14 Junior-Senior Banquet was held tonight ... all traditionals included . . . Senior Class poem, will, prophecy . . causing many a laugh, and an occasional blush1 MAY 19 ... A Spring Band Concert! For a band that was just started the last Fall, it is very good. MAY 20 ... At last! The biggest Junior- Senior event of the year annual spring prom. MAY 29 We’re almost io the end . . . Baccalaureate Services were held in the Baptist Church this evening. MAY 31 ... This is it . . . tonight, the Senior Graduation ceremonies took place in the Plains Theatre with the silent and hopeful wishes of those of us left at P.H.S. going right with those Seniors! ! PARTIES The Seniors gave the first all school party of the year October 14. Entertainment started with the Senior boys' chorus line . . . some dandy singers there, hall Poor Freshies got caught with some unexpected enter- tainment .. . not initiation though, you under- stand . . . G-50, 1-21, B-4 . . . hey, bingol Look what's new . . . movies with music for dancing . . . refreshments, too. Had lots of fun ... a swell get-acquainted party. November 19 . . . here we are at the Soph- omores' Hard-Times Party. Care to have your fortune told by Fortune Teller, Billy Brennan? . . . throw two of three ringers on a prize and you’ll get a stick of peppermint candyl Hey, what happened to the lights? Well, jeepers, if it isn't Nail Jones and his Hammer Heads with their comic book music on the stage! . . . the great Madame Fifi LaPonte with a lovely song, . . . then naughty Frank- enstein finishing the act by strangling her . . . Lots of dancing and a grand march led by Coach Beck. Um-m-m, good refresh- ments . . . it's a wonderful party ... all are having a swell time. Oh, my achin' feet! Santa's coming soon, so we must have a party . . . Juniors are sponsors this time . . . eve of December 21. Plenty of entertainment . . . Dick Sacco's only wish, All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth!!'' . . . the new King Cole Trio with Pete Bessette, Skip Russell, and Rog Patterson sweetly warbling Nature Boy and Kentucky Babe . . . then Mary Ann Haag's reading of Twas the Night before Christmas in P.H.S. style . .. some letters to Santa Claus from students read by Rog Patterson . . . and here are the answers to those letters read by Santa's helper, Kay Van Dyke. Well, lo and behold, if it isn't Santa himself (Coach Beck, of course) with presents for all! Mighty nice pair of reindeer, too, Santa . . . who turned out to be Nan Brown and Barb Burgess. Group Christmas carol singing . . . dancing . . . refreshments . . . mistletoe, huh, fellas? ... 11:00, and home to bed after an evening of fun. Saludos amigos!! It's Fat Tuesday, March 1, and we Spanish-speakers are be- ing entertained by the Spanish II Class at the Cafe Mardi Gras. Look at all the pretty senoritas, Pedro, . . . hey, what's your name in Spanish? . . . there's Pat Hanke as Little Red Riding-Hood in a Spanish costume , . . the Three Caballeros in song . . . Ann Hickman's super Malaguena . . . and Ricardo Petersen as the toreador . . . And did we go for those pinatas and Spanish hamburgers! Applause goes to our hosts. Ahl Spring! ... it's in the air! So the Fresh- ies have come through with a Spring Fevfer dance, March 18 . . .a cake-walk with Jim Heiman, Bob Reiter, Joann MacDonald, Mr. Trumpy, and Skip Russell the winners . . . six students guess song titles . . . Who won? Why, Dick Petersen, of course. A poem, Spring Fever acted by our Vernel Banister and Freshman whistle bait . . . dancing, natch . . . the wishing well . . . swell refresh- ments . . . congrats for a really wonderful party! 73 OUR JANITORS I � Left to right: George Fisher. William Zimmerman, Stanley Carlton, Charles Pottorff. Richard Sebby, Roy Sebby. LO “O Z. LO MINILIGHTS EIGHTH GRADE Left to Right: Top Row: Charles Anderson. Gwendolyn Anderson, Jack Bill. Dorothy Brockett. Allyn Bronk. Second Row: Harry Countryman. Barbara Davis. Georgia Dew. Anne Dodge, Jack Ernst. Third Row: James Ernst. Janice Hanke. Barbara Hyte, Thomas Joslin, Robert Kelly. Fourth Row: William McAlpin. David Miller, Robert Myers, Nina Parker, James Pilcher. Fiflh Row: Bonnie Russell, Jean Rutten, Donna Schmieding, John Smith. Roger Smith. Sixth Row: Robert Watts. Wilma Weller. James Williams. Anna Mae Zbacnik. Teacher: Mrs. Dorothy Lambert. 78 BUNGALOW BUNCH EIGHTH GRADE Loft to Right: Top Row: Annabelle Byerley, Arthur Countryman, Donald Day. James Elliott, Duane Fuller. Second Row: Shirley Gibbs. Charlene Goebel, Marlene Greene, Joseph Kline, Sammy Kovace- vich. Third Row: Sandra MacDonald. Nathel Milliron, Patricia Smith. Teacher: Mrs. Cecile Scott. SEVENTH GRADE Fourth Row: Albert Ashby. Sally Banister, Jane Burgess. Georgia Countryman, Alan Fisher. Fifth Row: Shirley Frazier, Donald Heiman, Gordon Mauer, Kennith Miller. Laban Needham. Sixth Row: Nancy Ott, James Rutten. Bonnie Schempf, Nancy Sherman, Melvin Titus. Absent when pictures were taken: Richard Barnes. 80 SEVENTH GRADE Left to Right: Top Row: Virginia Anderson, David Bill, Rose Boughton, Thomas Bowdre, Made lyn Clark, Nancy Countryman. Second Row: Albert Covili, Charles Fish, Beatrice Frederick, Robert Freehauf. Robert Funk, Beverley Hagerman. Third Row: Norma Jean Hart, Frederick Hensel, Herbert Johnson, Donald Kinley, Arthur Mauer, Carolyn Mauer. Fourth Row: Orland Miller, Lois Niehus, Helen Obermayer. Roger Pennington, Joyce Potter. Hazel Riley. Fifth Row: Thomas Sacco, Jacquelyn Schoob. Marlene Sebby, Judy Snook, Thomas Testin. Donald Teufer. Sixth Row: Lucy Ann Ward, Shirley Williams. Betty Wright. James Yahnke. Teacher: Mrs. Nelly Feeney. 82 SIXTH GRADE Left to Right: Top Row: Lucille Alden. Carole Auld, Clyde Avery, Yvonne Bean, Robert Berst. Second row: Carolyn Bourrie, Raymond Brown. Donald Craig, Robert Dew. Helen Fiddyment. Third row: Herman Fritz, Nancy Gaylord, Carolyn Go 1st, Marilyn Goist, Duane Halbleib. Fourth row: Edwin Hamilton, Charlotte Head, June Herath, Barbara Herren, Bruce Huston. Fifth row: Mary Ann Kruke, John Krumwiede, Grace Larsen, Sandra LeKander. Doreen Lemke. Sixth row: James MacDonald. Janice MacDonald, Bertha Melhom, Ramon Obst, Sandra O'Neal. 84 Left to right: Top row: Alfred Patten. Judy Pennington, Betty Rogers, Delores Rutten, Donna Sage. Second row: James Smith. Helen Walsh. Mary Jane Williams, Anna Wilson. Edward Wysock. Teacher: Mrs. Margaret Blake. Students absent when pictures were taken: Donald Riggs, Doris Wilkening. FIFTH GRADE Loft to right: Top row: Betty Banister, Marilyn Beebe, Marjorie Beebe. Edward Burke, Stephan Carlson. Mary Ann Drauden. Second row: Jack Fairweaiher, David Ferguson, Vernon Findlay, Evelyn Freehauf. Janet Gay- lord, James Gibbs. Third row: Charles Goebel. Donna Gould. Gerald Grose, Dawn Hicks. Judy Kasch, Lawrence Kelly. Fourth row: Barbara Kern. Darlene Lambert. Judith Lane. Dorothy Larsen, David Mauer, Carol Sue Miller. Fifth row: Juanita Myers. Sandra Nash. Gerald Pilcher, Patricia Rafter. William Schmars. Carole Schumacher. Sixth row: Lloyd Sebby, Gerald Taylor. Carol Townill. Janet Zbacnik. Teacher: Mrs. Neoma Cad well. Qt- FOURTH GRADE Left to right: Top row: Leona Alstott, Jerry Banister. Roger BTonk, Larry Burk, Everelt Butler, Ronald Butler. Second row: Charles Clarkson. Richard Cope, Richard Day. George Dorsett, Leonard Dorsett. Richard Easton. Third row: Donna Evans. William Fahrlander, Joan Fiddyment. Richard George. Robert Goist, Janet Gould. Fourth row: Sally Hamilton, Virginia Hernandez, Jean Kelley. Donna Jean Kemmerer. Richard Lemke, Jerry Lockwood. Fifth row: James Mauer, Edward Niehus. Diana Peterson, Betty Pilcher, Luzern Richter. Myron Rieser, Sixth row: James Rowley, Barry Scoggins, Daryl Smiley, Dale Smith, Patricia Smith, Leslie Tauchen. 88 jp) A Left to right: Top row: Sandra Tunell, Florence Walsh, Wesley Widup, Lawrence Williams. Judith Wright, Janet Zimmerman. Teachers: Mrs. Edna Pennington, Mrs. Arlene Wolfe. Student not present when pictures were taken: Donald Hausler. THIRD GRADE Left to right: Top row: Doloris Avery, Mary Rose Bean, Rose Marie Behrens, Rachel Blaser. Karen Bombasaro, Jo Ann Brown. Second row: James Chaplin, Wanda Clark, Earl Curtis. William Erickson, James Ferguson, V. Scott Follansbee. Third row: Everett Foss. Arline Foster, Dean Fuller, Lenore Funk. Janet Goebel. Dianne Grizell. Fourth row: Mildred Hauer, Bonnie Herath, Delbert Hicks, Samuel Jennings, Patricia Johnson, Janice Kemmerer. Fifth row: Karen Kleeberger, John Lambert, Robert Larsen, Merle Lauterbach, Lois Lembke, Patricia LeVee. Sixth row: Kay Lockwood. Yvonne Lundstrom. Vivian McMullin, Phyllis Melhom, Carolyn Pear son, Jeanne Peterson. 90 Left to right: Top row: Marianne Rafter. Alvin Rieser. Richard Russell, Jerry Rut- ten, Judy Rutten, Donald Shepherd. Second row: Betty Jane Stafford. Margaret Ward. Gerald Weller. Barbara Wil- liams, La Jeaune Yarbrough. Charles Zimmerman. Teachers: Miss Olive Gray, Mrs. Arlene Wolfe. Students absent when pictures were taken: Ruth Ann Bloom, Mary Ellen Spach. SECOND GRADE Loft to right: First row: Teacher—Miss Maxine Wood. Paul Banister. Herbert Barnes, Donald Beahm, Virginia Bedford. Second row: John Berst. Eugene Boram, Edward Brown. Gloria Brown. Carl Bryant. Third row: Florian Chwasz, Geraldine Clark, William Davis. James Dew, Louise Dew. Fourth row: Steven Dorsett, Terrance I auden, Thomas Easton. Judith Ferguson, Thomas Find- lay. Fifth row: Carol Frazier. Ada George, Ann George, Joan Green, Sandra Grommon. Sixth row: Martin Grose. Richard Gruben. Leana Grussing, Karen Harms. Norman Heiman. 92 SECOND GRADE Left to right: First row: Lydia Hernandez. Linda Hyte. Kenneth Keister. John Kelley. Jack Kelly. Second row: Carole Kenyon, Judith Koehl. Kathleen Kruke, Francine Lemke. Nelson LeVee. Third row: Robert Milligan, Judith Pilcher. Sandra Platt, Susan Sage, Wayne Schieber. Fourth row: John Schoob, James Sebby, Virginia Seith, Carolyn Shevokas. Charlene Smith. Fifth row: Loren Smith. Judith Stafford, Richard Taylor. Virginia Taylor. Kay Townill. Sixth row: Steven Tunell, Carol White. Karen Yagac, ElWanda Yarbrough. Teacher: Mrs. Daine Madison 93 FIRST GRADE Loft to right: Top row: Priscilla Alden, Betty Kay Beebe. Duane Bill. Kathleen Bcmbasaro. Shar- on Bronk. Second row: Paul Clarkson. Terry Lee Cope, Larry Covili, Gilbert Daudistel, Mary Lee Davis. Third row: Joseph Ernst. John Fiddyment. Douglas Flagg. Lyle Fuller, Laurie Glasgow. Fourth row: Sandra Graham. Bruce Gruben, Janet Harms. Jean Hauer. Charles Hickman. Fifth row: Judith Hill. Brent Huston. Garrett Johnson, Ronald Kaatz, Brian Kasch. Sixth row: Garry Keene, Laurel Kelley. Ann Kelly, Ray Kelly, Kenneth Lambert. 94 FIRST GRADE Left to right: Top row: James Lang, Robert Langthome. Roxanne Lantz, Richard Larsen, Lynda Lietzow. Second row: Donald Marso, Jeanne Mauer, Jeffery McCarty. Jerry Milligan. David Needham. Third row: Carolyn Parks, Judith Pearson, Laurenda Rieser, Suzanne Roman, Walter Rutten. Fourth row: Margaret Schmars, Donald Smiley. Thomas Sowa. Judith Stuckey. Wayne Teufer. Fifth row: Roger Variey, Catherine Walsh. Paulette Weihofen. Murley Weller. Theodore Wis- neski. Sixth row: Sandra Wysock, Madeline Yagac, Norma Jean Zbacnik. Teachers: Miss Virginia O'Donnell. Mrs. Lorraine Morris. Students absent when pictures were taken: Richard Fisher, Darrel Harris. Mary Lou Hausler. Wanda Hayse, James Spack, Brian Wood. 95 Left to Right: Front Row: Gerald Grose. Robert Berst, Lawrence Kelly, Gerald Taylor, Lloyd Sebby, Vernon Findlay. James Gibbs. Jack Fairweather. Roger Pennington, Edward Burke. Second Row: David Ferguson. Edwin Hamilton. Raymond Brown, Charles Goebel, David Mauer, Robert Dew. Herman Fritz, Alfred Patten, Gerald Pilcher. William Schmars. Third Row: Coach William Brennan, Donald Riggs. Bruce Huston, Robert Watts, Thomas Testin, Albert Covili, Donald Teufer, James Rutten, Donald Craig, James MacDonald, Ramon Obst. Fourth Row: Edward Wysock, Albert Ashby, Clyde Avery, Frederick Hensel, Richard Barnes. Robert Funk, James Ernst, James Smith, John Krumwiede, William McAlpin. BASKETBALL SCORES P.G.S. OPP. Channahon (Overtime) 18 16 Wilmington 18 41 Fairmont 13 35 New Lenox 30 38 Plano 14 36 Shabbona 19 25 Morris 10 84 Lemont 29 13 New Lenox 31 20 Joliet — Marshall 29 54 Joliet — Farragut 10 39 Orland Park 25 12 Channahon 21 10 Mooseheart 9 16 Chaney 23 19 Oswego 23 22 Joliet — Central 9 41 Franklin Park 20 32 Mooseheart 10 16 Joliet—Marshall (Overtime) 33 37 CHEERLEADERS Left to Right: Virginia Anderson, Georgia Countryman. Lois Niehus, Sally Banister. Left to Right: Bonnie Russell. Dorothy Brockett, Janice Hanke, Patricia Smith. Left to right: Seated: Thomas Sacco. Robert Kelly, Laban Needham. Charles Fish, Orland Miller. Robert Myers, Arthur Mauer, Gordon Mauer, James Pilcher. Robert Freehauf. Donald Kinley. Standing: Allyn Bronk, Harry Countryman, Donald Day. Roger Smith, Arthur Countryman. Coach William Brennan. David Miller. John Smith. Thomas Joslin. Charles Anderson. Jack Ernst. BASKETBALL SCORES Joliet — Central 6 41 Shabbona 21 Guardian Angel (Bantams) 13 27 Chaney Tr. Chaney 19 Channahon 25 20 Chaney Tr. La Grange (Masonic Home) 28 Joliet — Saint Joseph 26 21 Chaney Tr. Orland Park 20 Wilmington 17 38 Chaney Tr. Minooka 23 Joliet — Central 22 47 Joliet — Farragut 17 Oswego 24 10 Joliet — Saint Patrick 26 Chaney (Bantams) 18 31 Fairmont Tr. Joliet — Guardian Angel 28 Chaney 11 19 Fairmont Tr. Chicago — Saint Raphael 21 Montgomery 38 15 Braidwood (Overtime) 17 27 27 23 22 25 54 24 Cath. HI. Tr. 19 Cath. Hi. Tr. 27 Cath. Hi. Tr. 19 Minooka Tr. BASKETBALL David Miller Spirit, courage, hardwork, willingness to accept, plus the most ex- tensive schedule in the annals of grade history were the initiating factors surrounding a season sprinkled with success. Beginning as neophytes, this team struggled to keep its statue a- bove the flow of water. The path divided itself in many directions from the beacon. Determination brought many victories that finally lead this team to a smooth, well organized, directive path that was to lead them to victories in the Chaney and Catholic High tournaments. Toward the conclusion of the season, this band of Baby Wildcats played an inspired brand of ball that only assurance in each other could bring about. Honors were bestowed upon Tommy loslin for being chosen as All- toumament guard at Chaney and was the recipient of a trophy; as was Tommy Sacco, who was chosen forward on the lightweight All- tournament team at Fairmont. David Miller was chosen by the mem- bers of the team as the most valuable player. This team has set a precedent -----it will be hard to equal. 99 Seated: Tom Sacco, Arthur Mauer, Chuck Anderson, Roger Smith, Jack Ernst, Coach Brennan. Standing: Tom Joslin, David Miller, John Smith, Arthur Countryman, Allyn Bronk. Soc Smitty' Coach Brennan, Supt. Niehus VICTORY All Plainfield School is happy today, In the Chaney Tournament we came out O.K. A fourth place trophy Plainfield took. And we didn't win it by hook or crook. On Thursday eve and Saturday night. Plainfield fought with all its might. Jackie The crowds were loud, the Cheerleaders Buddie grand. When we made a basket they shook the stand. Every game was do or die. The Coach's spirit was very high. Awards were presented at the end of the game, For Plainfield, Tom Joslin heard his name. Bronkie Dear old Tommy sure came through, Just like everyone thought he'd do. But dear old Tom didn't let off steam, For he knew some of the credit went to the team. —Jack Ernst $$ Buzzie Buster Left to right. Seated: Jane Burgess. First row: Georgia Countryman. Janice Hanke, Gwendolyn Anderson. Shirley Gibbs, Carolyn Mauer, Barbara Hyte. Nancy Sherman. Jacquelyn Schoob. Second row: Bettie Mintun. Instructor; Georgia Dew; Nancy Ott; Nathel Milliron; Lois Niehus; Nancy Countryman; Virginia Anderson; Dorothy Brockett. Third row: Bonnie Schempf, Bonnie Russell. Wilma Weller, Donna Schmieding. Patricia Smith, Nina Parker. Jean Rutten. Sally Banister. The Junior G.A.A. is made up of seventh and eighth grade girls. The object of this association is to give the girls added oppor- tunity to participate in sports and dancing. This group meets every Wednesday night for an hour. Last fall the girls nominated Jean Rutten as president, Lois Niehus as vice-president, Janice Hanke as secretary-treasurer, and Georgia Dew and Ann Dodge as social chairmen. We have been very active this year. The group has participated in soccer, square dancing and tumbling, and we have work- ed on a twenty-minute act in the high school circus. Next year we hope to have a larger and better association. Front row: William McAlpin: Jack Ernst,- Allyn Bronk, Capt.; Gordon Mauer. Back row: James Ernst: G. H. Reynolds, Supervisor; John Smith; David Miller, Lieut. The safety patrol was organized with the aim to protect children from accidents on their way to and from school, to aid in teach- ing children to protect themselves and to foster qualities of leadership and good citi- zenship in patrol members. For our efforts and time, we received passes each week to the Plains Theatre, passes to local high school athletic games, a trip to a major league baseball game by courtesy of the P.T.A., and new raincoats and caps as a gift from the Lions Club. Substitute patrol boys are Alan Fisher, Melvin Titus, and Albert Ashby. 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Phone 3733 PLAINFIELD LIONS CLUB COMPLIMENTS aiHIJNIVld 921 - 6S - 99 S3� n°M AND BEST WISHES N ttoa aaisdn od smojd3 anoA xai LNoa Phyllis Beauty s3dn Nl SS3HDOiId HOA sv Shoppe ▲ ▲ A AAA T 9DIAJ9§ Phone 6261 skiing Xjb j $ ipjaAg + Congratulations to the GRADUATING CLASS OF 1949 GOOD FORTUNE ATTEND YOU, GRADLJATES BUT OUR good wishes alone are not enough . . . the future which will be yours will depend in great measure upon the effort that you will make. The future of America, too, in some measure at least will be influenced by the kind of life that you will live. For truly it may be said that the greatness of America is the greatness of her sons. Resolve right now that a helpful and useful life will be the least contribution to this new world that you can afford to make. You have passed one small milestone in your career . . . now, go on to bigger things . . . and . . . GOOD LUCK TO YOU! -sSI3 Jones Hardware Distributors of Fine Foods SEA FOODS, CHEESE AND OTHER SPECIALTIES Office and Warehouse 200 S. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois H. S. HEWLETT, JR. ROGER CARLSON PLAINFIELD IMPLEMENT COMPANY INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DEALER Farm Implement, Motor Truck and Refrigerator Sales Service CHOBAR’S COMPLIMENTS SERVICE STATION OF 221 Joliet Road Plainfield, Illinois CURTIS • INSURANCE Texaco Products AGENCY LUBRICATING - WASHING TIRES - BATTERIES AUTO ACCESSORIES • SIMONIZING and POLISHING '‘Chicken” Chobar, Proprietor PLAINFIELD. ILLINOIS GRESDAL’S CONGRATULATIONS CLOVER FARM TO THE CLASS OF STORE 49” FINEST QUALITY FOODS The Enterprise CONGRATULATIONS ▼ ▼ T • 513 Lockport Street MR. AND MRS. G. L. HOWIESON Phone 4531 1 Central States COMPLIMENTS Steel Electors OF Machinery Movers - Steeple Builders Reinforcing Steel - Welding LINCOLN WAY • BARBER SHOP PLAINFIELD. ILL. T Phone Plainfield 6621 WILLIAM D. PALMER A Drug Store for Good Customers” FUNAI’S Krebs Drug Store 5 to $1.00 R. H. Krebs. R.Ph. R. W. Krebs, R.Ph. and Up PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS NOTIONS OF ALL KINDS 502 Lockport • ▼ ▼ ▼ Phone 4J41 Plainfield, 111. WILLIAM FUNAI. Prop. STANDARD SERVICE LUBRICATION CASHING TIRES AND TUBES BATTERIES ACCESSORIES MOTOR TUNE-UP PRODUCTS GASOLINES MOTOR OILS GREASE FUEL OIL TRACTOR FUEL DIESEL FUEL W alt and Rog Russell Jim and Jimmy Chobar 2261 PLAINFIELD 4751 P H S BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATES GEORGE KLING LIVESTOCK TRANSFER ALSO LIMESTONE HAULED AND SPREAD 1 9 4 9 PHONE J214 R.F.D. 1, PLAINFIELD. ILLINOIS Compliments of F. E. BERGER, R. L. KELLEY, T. E. SAMUELSON and ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS Champaign, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 GRAVER IMPLEMENT CO. FARM EQUIPMENT OF ALL KINDS” SALES SERVICE Phone 3521 JOE GRAVES Reach for the Winner” 514 Lockport St. Phone 2441 BLANKEN BERG'S PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR “THE PLAINSMAN” Kankakee, Illinois SAGE GROCERY Compliments of MARKET C. M. BROWN THE FINEST IN MEATS AND GROCERIES • Contractor and Builder T T T 508 Loekport St. PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Phone 3251 Phone 6492 BEST WISHES ATTENTION! 1949 GIRL GRADUATES CONSIDER WHAT A NURSING CAREER OFFERS YOU! • A vocation that is interesting and varied. TO • An opportunity to be of service to hu- manity. • Future security, stability and advance- CLASS OF '49 • ment. APPLICATIONS ARE STILL BEING RECEIVED For thr 194� Fall (Tana h! SILVER CROSS SCHOOL OF NURSING Joliet. Illinois LeRoy and Helen n t p-to-date Approved School Maintained by h Fully to lern Communit) Hospital Well-Qualified Instructor . . . Well-Equipped ria room . . . Superior Living Quarter� 36-page Illustrated Brochure and application blank will be sent on request. Cndergraduate student � also are invited to write for information that will guide them in selecting the High School subjects that provide the t e� t foundation for a professional nursing course. TAYLOR Add rew : Director, School of Nursing Silver Cross Hospital JOLIET. ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BEST WISHES FOR YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS Since 1910 LOCKWOOD DAIRY VITAMIN D HOMOGENIZED MILK PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS Cecil Class of 1924 Zerrell Class of 1917 Telephones 2161-2171-2181 GRAIN, COAL, FEED, LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL ELEVATORS AND YARDS AT PLAINFIELD - FRONTENAC - CATON FARM NORMANTOWN - WOLF’S CROSSING Plainfield, Illinois Compliments of your friendly A PSTORE BEST WISHES OF SONNTAG FUNERAL HOME 221 Herkimer Street Joliet, Illinois Phone 2-0835 AIR ELECTRIC CONDITIONING ORGAN CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of TO THE CLASS OF BOB MUSSER’S 19 4 9 SPORT SHOP Compliments of Joliet’s Only Exclusive Sporting Goods Store Plainfield Locker Plant Home of McGregor and GOLDSMITH EQUIPMENT 507 Lockport Street Phone 2-7641 20 W. Van Buren “Bud Spangler “Chuck” Yearick JOLIET. ILLINOIS BEST WISHES Patrons Dr. Charles Dodge fc5j y wateb Morel’s Mobile Gas Service Station Railoc Co. Samuel Saxon Dr. Bruce Wallin Dr. T. J. Wolgemuth Herbert Mauer Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gans Soft Flow Corporation 60} Lockport St. Plainfield. 111. Barretts extend greetings to the faculty and students of Plainfield High School and an invitation to visit our store. Whether you want paint, tools, electrical supplies, kitchen equipment, sporting goods, a key made or just tacks or nails, you will find just what you want. Come in often. JOLIET, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS O F ELECTRIC PARK SKATING RINK MR. MRS. GEORGE KOSNICK COMPLIMENTS AND BEST WISHES BEST WISHES TO THE OF CLASS OF 1949 ILLINOIS BOX • CRATE CO. BOB BECKER ▼ Agent COUNTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY HARTFORD Accident and Indemnity Company INSURANCE COMPLIMENTS AND BEST WISHES OF VAN DYKE BAYLES Kelly Bros. Garage Real Estate - Insurance 24-HOUR TOWING SERVICE ▼ 521 Lockport Street ▼ ▼ ▼ PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Res. Phone 4821 Office Phone 4611 Res. Phone 6184 Phone 5611 or 5391 CONGRATULATIONS COMPLIMENTS CLASS OF ’49 • OF LARSON’S FOOD MART McARTHUR'S ▼ ▼ ▼ POULTRY FARM PLAINFIELD. ILLINOIS IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL PLAINFIELD Compliments FLORAL of Plainfield Hi’s Florist Kelly’s Barber Say It With Flowers” and Beauty Shop • Phone 5521 for Appointment Phone LOUIS E. BOOTH 2 3 6 1 Va, Mile N. E. of Plainfield on Rt. 66 Tall-y-Ellyn Place presents The Irish Setter Ideal Companion for Home and Field Richard Boonstra 602 Lincolnway Plainfield, III. PHONE 9297 59-61 W. WASHINGTON ST. JOLIET, ILLINOIS Auix A fllvi AuituyiapJiA. rr • o 1 v ■ � � ' £ «� V ar,-, ;t, □ □a- i onao oma □ ODD . 2 SsIiL %■ , 1 J__— M xtl) invno tesfe 4 ni VcT- i $ i 9J — ID Hih