Plainfield High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Plainfield, IL)

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Shirley Schempf; When I think, I must speak. Plainfield High, 1-4; F.H. A., 4; Plainsman, 3, 4; Fielder, 2, 3, 4; girls' chorus. 2, 3. 4; mixed chorus. 2, 3, 4; 100 word O.G.A. Gregg pin. Norma Townill; I am wealthy In my friends. Plainfield High, 1-4; Stu- dent Council, 1, 3; Plains- man, 2, 3, 4; 'Fielder, 3, 4. F.H.A., 1-4; class pres.. 1; G.A.A.. 1; honor roll, 1-4. Walter Watts; For a bright young man, there is no such word as fail. Plainfield High, 1-4; Stu- dent Council, 3, 4; F.F.A., 3, 4; secretary, 3, 4; class secretary, 1; class pres., 2; boys' chorus, 4; mixed chorus, 4; operetta, 4; foot- ball, 1-4; basketball. 1-4; baseball. 2, 3. 4; Jr. and Sr. class plays; honor roll, 1-4; perfect attendance, 1. 3, 4. Alfred Weihofen; Men of few words are the best men. Plainfield High, 1-4; F.F. A., 3, 4; basketball, 1-4; baseball. 2. 3, 4; foot- ball. 4. George Whitman; An hon- est man's the noblest work of God. Plainfield High, 1-4; base- ball. 2, 3, 4; basketball. 2; football, 3, 4; Jr. play; per- fect attendance. 2, 3; hon- or roll, 4; boys' chorus, 2. Velma Wllkenlng; What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? Beecher High, 1, 2; F.H. A.. 1. 2; G.A.A., 1. 2; mixed chorus, 1, 2; girls' chorus. 1, 2; glee club, 1. 2. Plainfield High. 3. 4; F. H. A.. 3. Leroy Williams; A genius is a man who does unique things of which nobody would expect him to be capable. Plainfield High, 1-4; foot- ball, 1, 2, 3; perfect at- tendance, 3, 4. Robert Wilson; Better late than never. Plainfield High. 1-4. 21

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Richard Kinzler; A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest man. Plainfield High. 1-4; foot- ball. 2. 3. 4; basketball. 2. 3; baseball. 2. 3. 4; F. F.A., 3. 4; vice-pres.. 3, 4. Joan Lockwood; Nothing endures but personal qualities. Plainfield High, 1-4; girls' chorus, 3, 4; F.H. A., 1-4; Fielder. 4; honor roll, 2, 3, 4; Plainsman. 4; mixed chorus, 3, 4; Jr. and Sr. class play. Joyce Lutter; Impulsive earnest, prompt to act and make her generous thought a fact. Plainfield High 1-4; Stu- dent Council. 2; Plains- man, 4; 'Fielder, 4; F.H. A. 1-4; girls' chorus 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus, 2, 3, 4; operetta, 2, 4; G.A.A., 1, 2; cheerleader, 2. Ralph Mauer; Laugh and the world laughs with you. Plainfield High, 1-4; boys' chorus, 2; mixed chorus, 2; football, 1-4; basket- ball. 1-4; baseball, 2. 3, 4. Virginia McAlpin; The sweetest joy is love. Plainfield High, 1-4; F.H. A., 1-4; 'Fielder, 4; girls' chorus, 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus, 2, 3, 4; operetta, 2, 3, 4; Jr. class play. Carolyn McMicken; One star differeth from a nother in glory. Plainfield High, 1-4; libra- rian, 3, 4; Plainsman, 2, 3. 4; Co-Editor, 4; F.H.A., 3, 4; class secretary, 3; girls' chorus, 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus, 3, 4; Sr. class play student director, 4; honor roll, 1-4; perfect attend- ance, 3, 4; co-manager of 1950 magazine drive. Phyllis Nelson; Her ways are ways of gentleness, and all her paths are peace. Plainfield High, 1-4; F.H. A., 1-4; Plainsman, 4; 'Fielder, 4; girls' chorus, 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus, 2, 3, 4; operetta, 2, 3, 4; Jr. class play. Gordon Pennington; Where there is a will there's a way. Plainfield High. 1-4; foot- ball. 1-4; basketball. 2; baseball, 2, 3, 4; perfect attendance, 2. Merrill Pennington; None but himself can be his parallel. Plainfield High, 1-4; boys' chorus, 2, 3; football. 1, 2, 4; basketball, 1-4; base- ball, 2, 3, 4; perfect at- tendance, 4; play stage manager, 3, 4. Robert Reiter; He thinks like a philosopher, and acts like a king. Plainfield High, 1-4; boys' chorus, 1; baseball, 2, 3, 4; football, 2, 3, 4; basket- ball, 2, 3; Jr. and Sr. class plays; honor roll, 1-4; per- fect attendance, 1, 2. 20

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CLASS POEM The Senior class of fifty-one In P.H.S. surely had fun. We'll always keep our memories dear Whether we are far or near. Below are the seniors of P.H.S. Their names you will have to guess. These two girls in school worked well, By their records you can tell. You all know Norma Townill and Joyce Wright— The two of them are very bright. Graduation comes for them this year And wedding bells they soon will hear. These two boys, Walt and Wayne, Led us down athletic lane. Class officers, and in class plays, too, They're both good sports in all they do. Soon off to college they will move And with their minds the world improve. These two girls so friendly and fair Never seem to have a care. They like to giggle and like to sing Even though they don't sound much like Bing. You all know Audrey and Norma Jean— They'll be secretaries smart and keen. These two boys are two of a kind And in college you soon will find Bob Reiter and George Whitman, too. We wish them the best in all they do. Their baseball season we'll never forget. They've been good friends since first they met. Joan and Shirley, Ginger and Jean, Soon as secretaries will be seen. Three go steady, the other wears A diamond from the boy who cares. We wish you success in all you do And much happiness to the four of you. Bob and Doran you can hear from afar Each racing along in his own speedy car. Their cars are their pride and joy Except for Rosie, for one senior boy. Doran is more of the silent kind What he thinks, he keeps in his mind. These two girls both from the farm Have in themselves many a charm Jean Chaplin and Carolyn are as sweet as can be And to be friends with all is all they can see. Jean as a secretary, Carolyn doesn't know But she thinks to college she may go. Kinzler and Palmer on the gridiron did star After graduation I'm sure they'll go far. Bill as a steeple jack you may see But on the farm Dick will be. These two boys are a coach's dream And over them the girls do scream. Nurses these two girls want to be We know they will get their degree. Bonnie is new as a senior this year While Phil and Barb were first graders here. Their happy smiles and cheerful ways Have added joy to our high school days. These three students, as different can be— Buddy someday as a dancer you'll see. On the piano Ann's fingers race, For her the talent scouts will chase. Horses Velma would like to raise To each, success in his own phase. These two boys are really rare They never seem to have a care. With girls Dick Gaylord is bashful and shy, While Merrill gives them a wink of the eye. Merrill, too, a baseball player you'll see. But Dick a chemist would rather be. Fannie, Shirley Schempf and Joyce Lutter Always seem to be in a flutter Laughing and joking, always full of fun. But still trying to get their school work done. In their spare time they like to skate. As secretaries I'm sure they'll rate. These three boys you were sure to see Helping the football team to victory. Gordon and Leroy with the girls make a hit. While A1 tinkers with his car a bit. Soon they will graduate And Uncle Sam may make a date. An outstanding class this will always be. And by our records you will see In attendance and honor roll, too, Our class was always the best to do. So to you we'd like to say Please try to follow in our way. 22