Plainfield High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Plainfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1954 volume:

lion's Crossroads' ounty's Oldest Settlement tnd built by A1 Wag- infield, is a business 10 years old. He is (am locomotive “The from a 1900 class park in Texas when ild such an engine. Section NEWS AGENCY—Mrs. Helen Taylor, left, has been the Plainfield distributor of The Herald-News for the past 25 years. Shown purchasing a paper from her is Floyd Worst, who has been in the barber shop business there for 52 years in the same shop started by his father, Albert, on Jan. 1, 1881. Mr. Worst remembers when busy U. S. 30, which passes by his barber shop, was nothing more than a gravel road bordered by plank walks. The same type wood in those planks made up the toll road in Will county connecting Plainfield to Joliet. It’s now known as Lincoln Highway. (Herald-News photo.) JOLIET HERALD-NEWS I ? I Suburban This is a reprint of the regular edition of the Joliet Herald-News of Sunday, Published by PLAINFIELD CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 1954 Volume VI Foreword As you turn the pages of this booh you are taking an educational journey through the Plainfield Schools, located at the nation s two busiest highways, U. S. Route 66 and U. S. Route 30. In the itinerary you will find carious sideroads leading to administration, classes, activities, and athletics, ty'ith this thought in mind, we present to you the 1934 PLAINSMAN. Road Guide INTRODUCTION ............................ 2 Picture of Schools................... 4 In Memoriam.......................... 6 Dedication ................-......... ? ADMINISTRATION .......................... 8 Superintendent ..................... 10 Board of Education....................H Faculty ............................ 12 STUDENTS .............................. 16 Seniors ......................... — 18 Juniors ............................ 27 Sophomores ................-........ 30 Freshmen ........................... 33 ACTIVITIES ............................ 40 Dramatics........................... 42 Music .............................. 44 Publications ....................... 50 Organizations ...................... 52 ATHLETICS .............................. 58 Football ........................... 60 Basketball ......................... 65 Baseball ......................... 69 HOMECOMING ............................. 70 GRADE SCHOOL............................ 72 Grades 7 and 8...................... 74 Grade Basketball.................... 80 Junior G.A.A........................ 83 Grades 1 - 6........................ 84 Kindergarten .......................107 BUILDING CUSTODIANS and BUS DRIVERS..111 ADVERTISEMENTS .........................112 3 In Memoriam Mist Oliva G. Gray Class of '24 Teacher 1928-1953 June 12, 1906—September 14, 1953 Somewhere back of the sunset. Where loveliness never dies. They live in a land of glory 'Mid the blue and gold of the skies. And we, who have known and loved them Whose passing has brought sad tears. Will cherish their memory always To brighten the passing years. Ward Bartino Daloris Avery Roger McBrida July 9, 1939—February 8, 1954 September 21, 1940—May 13, 1953 May 7, 1940—April 8, 1954 6 Dedication William L. Johnston Band Director This sixth volume of the Plainsman is proudly dedicated to Mr. William L. Johnston and his Plainfield School Bands. He has literally put Plainfield on the map by establishing it as the Musical Cross- roads for the Midwest. The band came into existence six years ago. Since then it has gained na- tional prominence. This was achieved only through the untiring efforts of Mr. Johnston and the members of his bands. Superintendent W. G. Niehus, B. Ed., M. A.; Illinois State Normal University, University of Iowa, University of Wyoming; Superintendent. THE SUPERINTENDENTS MESSAGE The paths of learning in an educational institution are many and varied, hor the boys and girls who are travelers along the highways of the Plainfield Schools, the educational opportunities and experiences become treasured and valu- able cargo. As the 1954 journey draws to a close and the travelers meet at the Crossroads, each with his individual cargo, a Community Storehouse should be provided to protect these treasures from the elements of time. It is our hope that this, the sixth volume of the Plainsman, will serve as that Storehouse — bulging with the treasures gathered from the present year's Educational Journey. 10 Board of Education L«ft to Right: Walter G. Niehus, superintendent; Zerrell Lockwood, secretary; John Homerding: Carlton F. Steigle; Richard I. Jones; Walter Rutten; Robert Bronk; and Floyd Hensel, president. OUR APPRECIATION TO THE BOARD The members of the school board are men of varied personal experience designated to see that the youth of our community are provided the opportunities to prepare themselves to be good citizens. Theirs is a single purpose. It involves methods of fi- nance, interpretation of public opinion, techniques of manage- ment, and long-range planning as a means to the realization of its purpose. We, the Staff, take this opportunity to express our apprecia- tion to the Board of Education for its interest in us and for its efforts in making this school an outstanding institution at the Cross- roads of the Nation. 11 HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Faculty Gerald H. Reynolds. B.E., M.S. Illinois State Normal University. University of Illinois, University of Michigan; Guidance Director. American History. Dorothy M. Lambert Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Chicago Normal. Wheaton College, De Paul University, College of St. Francis; Junior High Mathematics. Helen Pottorff Gregg Busing Secretary. Wilmot Bidner. B.S University of Illinois Agriculture. Ruth Chidsey Joliet Junior College. Col- lege of St. Francis; Sec- ond Grade. Margaret C. Blake llinois State Normal Uni- versity, Milwaukee Stqte Teachers College, Cqllefee of St. Francis; Grade Mary Cosgrove Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, Western Illinois State College. National College of Education; First Grade. 12 Culbertson E.. M. A. Eastern State College, University of Illinois, Uni- versity of Colorado, Colo- rado State College of Education; English I, II, Library. Rita Evans Western Illinois State Col- lege; Sixth Grade. Nelly Feeney. B. S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Valpa- raiso University, Joliet Junior College, De Paul University; Junior High History, Science. Cornelia Jensen DeKalb Teachers College, University of Illinois. Uni- versity of Wisconsin; Fifth Grad - (t Dorothy Klein Illinois State Normal Uni- versity; Third Grade. Dolores Kranz, B. S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College; Speech Correction ist. Edwin Groh, B. E.. M. S. Stevens Point Teachers College, University of Wisconsin; General Sci- ence, Biology, Chemistry. William L. Johnston. B. S.. M. S. is State Normal Uni- ty, Trinity College of at London, England. University of Illinois; In- strumental and Vocal Music. Allred Kranz. B. S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College; Physi- ology. Boys' Physical Edu- cation, Assistant Football Coach. Junior High Bas- ketball Coach. 13 Barbara Livingston. B. S. University of Illinois; Home Economics. Jean McMillin Joliet Junior College. Col- lege of St. Francis; Third Grade. Rosa McArthur Kirk8ville State Normal School, College of St. Francis; Junior High Liter- ature, Spelling, Arithmetic. 70)9 Elaine Madison, B. S. Stephens College, Joliet Junior College, Illinois State Normal University, Northwestern University; Second Grade. Bonnie McBeth Ohio State University; Luella Meek Western Illinois State Col- lege; First Grade. Mart Mitchell, B. S. Elmhurst College. North- ern Illinois State Teachers College, University of Illinois; Mathematics. Driv- er Education. Elolse Nash, B. A. College of St. Teresa; Spanish I. II; English III, IV. College of St. Francis. First Grade. versity of Wisconsin; Fourth Grade. 14 Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Joliet Junior College. College of St. Francis; Fifth Grade. Edna L. Pennington Joliet Junior College, Northern Illinois State Teachers College. College of St. Francis; Fourth Grade. N. Cecil Scott Northern Illinois State Teachers College, DeKalb Extension at Joliet, Uni- versity of Missouri. Col- lege of St. Francis; Sixth Grade. Lowell Simmer, B. A. Coe College. University of Iowa, North Central Col- lege; Junior High Scierjc t Corinne Tibbetts, B. A. Macalester College; Girls' Physical Education. Jeanette Trumpy, B. E. Illinois State Normal Uni- versity; Typing. Shorthand, Bookkeeping. Clara Sebby, B. S. Chicago Teachers Col- lege, University of Illinois; Fifth Grade. Wayne Stevenson, B. S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College. DeKalb College; World History. Problems of Democracy. Civics, General Science. Boys' Physical Education. Basketball Coach. Albert Trumpy, B.E., M.A. Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, University of Illi- nois. Bradley University; Industrial Arts. Football Coach. Jennie Lou Williams, B.M. Oklahoma College for Women. Oklahoma Uni- versity. College of St. Francis; Second Grade. V 15 - i v n -2 255P' ‘ agSges ..- ■ i-v £. . «w, -V v. -- wV ' Wm «wfeSi'jgwiw .T1� - t s « 3� T . - -_ m yX5££5zS!z - ' ■ ■K' S3S?w V-: A iia •• +(!$$ Hi ,• ‘ ? : . 7 ✓ 4M ■fJ T ,y x+ K SJ s in l Class of '54 FLOWER: Yellow Rose COLORS: Orchid and Yellow MOTTO: We've seen the past, lived the present, and are not afraid to face the future. Jo Ellyn Bidner Transferred from Kemp- ton High School 3; Class Vice-President 3; Class President 4; Plainsman 4; 'Fielder 3.4; F. H. A. 3.4. President 4; Band 3.4; Chorus 3.4. Secretary 3; Operetta 3; Librarian 3.4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Cheerleader 4. Gordon Mauer Class Vice-President 4; F. F. A. 3.4. Sentinel 4; Band 1,2.3,4. President 4; Dance Band 4; All State Band 3.4; Chorus 1,2.3.4, President 4; Operetta 2,3; Senior Play; Football 1,2,3,4, Most Valuable Player 4; Basketball 3: Baseball 2,3,4. Lucy Ann Ward Class Treasurer 3; Class Secretary 4; Plainsman 1,2.3,4. Co-editor 4; 'Field- er 2,3,4, Art Editor 3; F. H. A. 2.3.4. Public Rela- tions Chairman 3, Treas- urer 4; Librarian 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3.4; Senior Play, Student Director; Student Council 3,4. Lowell Golliher Class Treasurer 4, Jun- ior Play; Student Council 3; Baseball 2,3,4; Illini Boys' State. 18 Senior Class Advisers: Mr. William Johnston and Mrs. Barbara Livingston. Marie Ambrus Arthur Beck Class Treasurer 2; F. F. A. 1.2.3,4, Treasurer 2.3, President 4; Chorus 3; Operetta 3; Baseball 1; Track 2; illini Boys' State. Jane Burqess Plainsman 1,2,3; 'Field- er 1,2,3,4, Editor 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Librarian 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; All State Chorus 3; Operetta 1,2,3; Junior Play, Student Director; Senior Play. Albert Ashby F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,4. Rose Boughton Plainsman 4. Literary Editor 4; F. H. A. 1.4; Li- brarian 4. Annabelle Byerley Plainsman 4; F.H.A. 1. 19 Madelyn Clark Plainsman 2; G. A. A. 3.4, Secretary 4; Librarian 2; Band 1.2,3,4; Chorus 2.3.4; Operetta 2; Junior Play. Mary Alyce Crawiord Transferred from Lewis town High School 3; Class Secretary 3; Plainsman 4; Fielder 3.4; F. H. A. 3.4; G. A. A. 4; Librarian 4; Junior Play. Alan Fisher Chorus 3.4; Operetta 3; Track Manager 2.3. Robert Freehauf F. F. A. 1.2,3,4; Band 1.2; Chorus 1,2; Junior Play; Football 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3; Baseball 1; Track 2.3. Most Valu- able Trackman 3. Gerald Hayes Transferred from Joliet Township High School 3; Chorus 4; Football 3.4; Baseball 3,4. Albert Corili Football 3.4; Basketball 1,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Track 2. Charles Fish Football 1,3,4; Baske ball 1,2,4; Baseball 2,3,4. Shirley Frazier Plainsman 1,2,3.4; Cho- rus 1,2,3,4. Norma Hart Plainsman 1.2,3,4. Li- brarian 2.3; Chorus 1,2; Junior Play. Student Di rector. Donald Heiman F. F. A. 1.2. 20 Frederick Hensel Band 1.2.3,4; Dance Band 4; Junior Play; Sen- ior Play; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 3.4; Track 2,3. Donald Kinley Class Treasurer 1; Class Vice President 2; Band 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 2; Dance Band 4; All State Band 1,3,4; Chorus 1,2.3,4; Operetta 2,3; Football 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3; Baseball 1,2; Track 3. Carolyn Mauer F. H. A. 4; G. A. A. 4. Joyce Potler Plainsman 1; G. A. A. 2.3.4. Point Chairman 3, Treasurer 4; Band 1.2.3.4; Chorus 2,3,4, Property Manager 4; Operetta 2. Albert Rigoni Senior Play; Student Council 4; Football 1.2, 3,4; Basketball 1,3. Daniel Hogan Plainsman 2; Chorus 2; Operetta 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 3,4; Track 2.3. Township High School A. Lois Niehus Plainsman 1,2,3,4. Ad- vertising Manager 3; Co- editor 4; Fielder 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 1.2,3,4. Secre- tary-Treasurer 3, Parlia- mentarian 4, Section Re- creation Chairman 3; G. A. A. 2,3.4, Secretary- Treasurer 3. Publicity Chairman 4; Librarian 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3.4; Cho- rus 1,2.3.4; Operetta 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Cheerleader 3,4; Illini Girls' State. Judith Reeves Translerred from Clark- son High School. Clark- son. Kentucky 3. James Rutten Student Council 3; F. F. A. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2.3,4,- Basketball 1; Track 2.3. 21 Thomas Sacco Band 1,2; Chorus 1.2; Operetta 2; Football 1.2,3. 4. Captain 4; Basketball 1.2.3; Baseball 1.2,3; Track 3. Jacquelyn Schoob Plainsman 4, Literary Editor 4; Fielder 4; Cho- rus 1.2,3,4; All State Chorus 3; Operetta 2,3; Senior Play. Judy Snook Plainsman 1.2,3,4; F. H. A. 3,4, Publicity Chair- man 4; G. A. A. 3,4; Li- brarian 3.4; Band 1,2,3.4, Vice-President 1. Major- ette 1,2,3,4; All State Band 1.4; Future Nurses Club 4. Thomas Testin Band 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Basketball 2; Baseball 3,4; Track 2. Betty Wriqht Plainsman 1, 2, 3, 4; 'Fielder 1,2,3,4, Distribu- tion Editor 4; F. H. A. 1,2; G. A. A. 4; Librarian 4; Chorus 1,2; Senior Play; Cheerleader 4. Band 1.2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3.4, froperty Mana ger 4. Operetta 2; Senior Play. Marlene Sebby Class President 1,3; Class Secretary 2; Plains- man 1.2,3,4. Advertising Manager 4; Fielder 2,3,4, Production Editor 4; F. H. A. 2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4. Secretary 2; Future Nurses Club 4; Band 1,2,3,4, President 1. Secre tary 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. Librarian 2, Vice-President 3, Secretary 4; All State Chorus 3; Operetta 2,3; Junior Play; Senior Play. Student Director; Student Council President 4. Mary Stafford Plainsman 4. Melvin Titus Football Manager 4; Track Manager 2,3. James Yahnke Football 2,3,4; Track 2.3. 22 Is my lipstick straiqht? Who are You looking at? RECIPIENT OF D.A.R. AWARD Senior Portraying dependability in leadership . . . . echoing genuine school spirit .... per- sonifying character and service .... match- ing symbols of patriotism and scholarship . . . . co-editor of the 1954 PLAINSMAN . . . . Lois Niehus deserves to be the recipient of the D.A.R. Award. Lois Niehus Because of her interest in school affairs . . . . participation in dramatics, music, and F.H.A.......leadership ability as senior class president .... sincere friendliness .... Jo Ellyn Bidner possesses the characteristics of a Representative Student. REPRESENTATIVE STUDENT 24 Jo Ellyn Bidner Honors AMERICAN LEGION AWARD Always willing to assume responsibility . . . . participating in music, dramatics, and all student activities .... president of the student council .... advertising manager of this year's PLAINSMAN .... Marlene Sebby deserves to receive the annual American Legion Award. AMERICAN LEGION AWARD and REPRESENTATIVE STUDENT Marlene Sebby Active in athletics, music, and dramatics . . . . vice-president of his class .... willing to cooperate with students and faculty . . . . Gordon Mauer was chosen by the students both as their most representative student and as the recipient of the American Legion Award. 25 Gordon Mauer History of the Class of 1954 On a crisp day in early September, fifty- three happy freshmen entered PHS. With the excitement of basketball and gradu- ation we were sorry to leave junior high, but at the same time we were anxious to get into the swing of high school life. At the first class meeting, Marlene Sebby was elected president; Donald Kinley, vice-presi- dent; Arthur Mauer, secretary; and Marshall Conklin, treasurer. The first event on the calendar was the freshman initiation party. Limburger cheese and baby food were the menu for the event. When football season opened, ten brave freshman boys turned out to help win the Fox Valley Conference Championship. As basketball season rolled around, the fresh- man class was again represented with ten boys on the fresh-soph squad. This was the year the band received the Governor Steven- son Trophy at the Illinois State Fair. Both the band and the chorus received top rat- ings at the music contests in the spring. Under the guidance of advisers, Mrs. Helen Green and Mr. William Johnston, our fresh- man year was brought successfully to a close. September of 1951 brought forty-eight sophomores together, eager to begin another year at Plainfield High. With our freshman year behind us we became anxious to earn money for the prom. With this in mind we originated the checkroom in the gym. Class officers included Orland Miller, president; Donald Kinley, vice-president; Marlene Seb- by, secretary; and Arthur Beck, treasurer. We looked upon the green freshmen with the thankfulness that we were in our second year. We envied the juniors and seniors and longed for the day when we could walk through the halls as upperclassmen. After two years in PHS we had begun to think for ourselves, and our minds were filled with new ideas for our junior year. At last we had reached the mighty status of upperclassmen. How important we felt as we embarked upon our money-making ven- tures of the year. Jane Burgess and Virginia Anderson were appointed to take charge of the football concession stand and the class pitched in to increase our treasury. Officers for the year were president, Marlene Sebby; vice-president, Jo Ellyn Bidner; secretary, Mary Alyce Crawford; and treasurer, Lucy Ward. Although there was much controversy over our class rings, the style was finally chosen. At Christmas time, the juniors spon- sored the Snowflake Frolic. It was the first all school party to be given in the gym- nasium and we entered into the fun of plan- ning and decorating. April brought the junior play, Professor, How Could You. After many weeks of planning and work- ing, the night of our Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom arrived. Our theme, Rhapsody in Blue, was carried out in various shades of blue. A black staff and notes on the wall, along with silhouettes of city life, added much color and realism to the setting. Our senior year was no different from any other. We worked toward our goal, class trip to Washington, D. C. Some of our spe- cial projects were bake sales, box socials, dances, plays, and a carnival. Early in September we sponsored a fresh- man welcoming week. On five designated days, freshmen were required to uphold certain standards set by the senior class. Football season began and eleven senior boys piled up victory after victory leading to a perfect season and the Fox Valley Con- ference Championship of '53. Jo Ellyn Bid- ner and Betty Wright cheered the team to victory, with Lois Niehus as alternate. Homecoming was again a gala event. With a gigantic parade led by our home- coming queen Judy Snook and her court, the festivities began and the day ended a com- plete success. On November 11 we pre- sented We Shook The Family Tree, a comedy in three acts. Much time and effort went into the production, but when the final curtain fell all the tedious hours were for- gotten and only the thought of a successful presentation remained. With three seniors on the squad, Albert Covili, Charles Fish, and Fred Hensel, the Wildcats copped a second place in the Fox Valley Conference Basketball Tournament. Plainfield took its place among the leading contenders in the Fox Valley Conference. In the second semester a student council was organized with Marlene Sebby serving as president. Our class representatives were Lucy Ward and Albert Rigoni. As we made preparations for our long awaited graduation, we looked back on our high school days as years holding many precious memories. The red brick building on Division Street has become a living part of each one of us and we long to return to the classes and activities of our high school days. 26 Left to Right: Mrs. Jeanette Trumpy, adviser; Mr. Gerald Reynolds, adviser; Judith Pennington, president; Norma Harms, vice-president; Donna Sage, treasurer; Al- fred Patten, secretary; Mr, Edwin Groh, adviser. Last September the class of '55 entered the halls of PHS with confidence. They were old veterans at this sort of thing and hurriedly entered into the swing of the year's activities. During the Homecoming festivities, the Junior class was represented with a colorful float in the parade while Judy Pennington, class president, was elected to the Queen's Court. At the afternoon game, the class members worked hard in the concession stand while Clyde Avery, James Smith, John Krumwiede, Roger Pennington, Duane Hal- bleib and James MacDonald pounded the gridiron as members of the Fighting Wild- cats to bring another victory to PHS. Clyde Avery received honorable mention for the All State Team and was high scorer of the season with sixty-seven points. Duane Halbleib was voted by his teammates as the most valuable basketball player of the year. Edward Wysock, drum major for the out- standing band, won the second place medal in the Illinois State Normal University Marching Contest in October. Norma Harms and Edwin Hamilton represented Plainfield at the Teen-Age Traffic Safety Conference in Chicago, while Carolyn Montgomery was chosen as the Sectional Public Relations Chairman for F.H.A. in Morris. The highlight of the year was the Junior- Senior Banquet and Prom. The class play, A Case of Springtime, as well as con- cessions at games, dances, and music con- tests helped to finance these activities. At Christmas time, an all school party was sponsored in the gym. In the four years of high school, the junior year seems to be the busiest and yet in view of the preceding paragraphs, the class of 1955 has kept up with the pace. Now as the year comes to a close and thought is given to the senior year, hard work is for- gotten and only pleasant memories of a year filled with fun and excitement remain. 27 Top Row: Carole Auld, Clyde Avery, Robert Berst, Richard Davis. Helen Fiddyment. Second Row: Nancy Gaylord, Carilyn Goist, Marilyn Goist, Duane Halbleib, Edwin Hamilton. Third Row: Charlotte Head. Darlene Heiden. June Herath. Barbara Herren, John Hiller. Fourth Row: Bruce Huston. John Krumwiede, Grace Larsen, Sandra LeKander, James MacDonald. Fifth Row: Marilyn Magnuson, Judith Michael, Carolyn Montgomery, Nancy Ott, Roger Pennington. Sixth Row: Sonja Peterson. Betty Rogers. James Smith, Mary Jane Williams, Edward Wysock. Not Pictured: Nancy Blum. 28 The Sophomore Class Loft to Right: Mrs. Pauline Culbertson, adviser; Mr. Mart Mitchell, adviser: Josephine Udcvich, vice-president; Mary Drauden, president; Gerald Pilcher, treasurer; David Mauer, secretary. The members of the Sophomore class, having overcome their bewilderment of high school life, have now successfully carried out the many responsibilities, interests, fun, and occasional studies of their second year at PHS. The year's activities began with the foot- ball season with many sophomores on the squad. Carol Sue Miller was elected captain of the cheerleaders. Homecoming accompa- nied football and Lorna Cook was a member of the Queen's Court. Like the other classes, the Sophs too had a float in the parade. In the checkroom the class earned money for their treasury. A play, What Will We Give Dad, under the direction of Pauline Culbertson, was presented at an assembly program and also at a regular meeting of the P.T.A. The Sophomores have well begun their high school career and are approaching their last two years with confidence. Top Row: Alice Adams. Marilyn Beebe, Marjorie Beebe, Raymond Brooks, Edward Burke. Second Row: Mildred Clark, Loma Cook. Leslie Davis. Richard Dexler. 30 Top Row: John Dixon, David Ferguson. Barbara Figel. Bonita Figel. Vernon Findlay. Second Row: Mary Lou Fouser, Evelyn Freehauf, Herman Fritz, Janet Gaylord, Charles Goebel. Third Row: Robert Hamilton. Judith Kasch, Lawrence Kelly, Darlene Lambert, Carol Miller. Fourth Row: Sandra Nash. Lorraine Pemble, Virginia Ramsey. Judith Rossmiller, Mary Lou Rutherford. Fifth Row: Frederick Schofield, Carole Schumacher. Lawrence See, Gerald Taylor. Gordon Therrien. Sixth Row: Carol Townill. Shirley Vollmer, Josephine Whitesel, Roger Wright, Janet Zbacnik. 31 The gang at the Corner Coffee Shop Going steppin' girls? Dave taking pictures for the yearbook Blindman's Buff, Herman? Chorus Cuties The Freshman Class Loft to Right: Miss Eloise Nash, adviser; Mr. Albert Trumpy, adviser; Judith Wright, secretary-treasurer: Paul Montgomery, vice-president; Richard Day, president. A warm, friendly, welcoming hand was extended to this year's Freshman class at the initiation party sponsored by the Seniors early in the fall. From then on the freshies were right at home. They were ably repre- sented in all school activities such as ath- letics, clubs, and other organizations. Donna Evans represented the class as a cheer- leader. Getting off to an early start, the class has already begun to raise funds for its treas- ury. In addition to this, they proved them- selves to be excellent party-givers, as was shown by their all school party. Although they began as green fresh- men, they are now fully prepared to embark upon their Sophomore year. Loft to Right: Stan Andos. Carol Balstrode, Eugene Boese. 33 Top Row: Sandra Brian, Roger Bronk, Larry Burk, Everett Butler, Ronald Butler. Second Row: Charles Clarkson. Janet Davis, Donna Evans. Bruce Fleming, Betty Fugett. Third Row: Carol Garbelman, Forrest George. Robert Goist, Mary Green, Fred Hadfield. Fourth Row: Sally Hamilton, Virginia Hernandez, Lois Hiller, John Hogan, Lawrence Houle. Fifth Row: Harvey Johnson, Donna Kemmerer, Dorothy Larsen. Wilbur Leffers, Richard Lemke. 34 Top Row: Jerry Lockwood. James Mauer. Joyce McBride. Kenneth Munroe, Edward Niehus. Second Row: Barbara Owens. Sandra Pagliuso. Anne Palmer. Lenore Paluck. Betty Pilcher. Third Row: Patricia Pumphrey. Luzern Richter. Myron Rieser. James Rowley. Barry Scoggin. Fourth Row: Lynne See. Daryl Smiley. Dale Smith. Richard Stahl. Norman St rope. Fifth Row: Leslie Tauchen. Sandra Tunell. Judith Wright. Janet Zimmerman. Barbara Zupancic. Not Pictured: Leona Alstott. Mary Glenn. Carl Hand. Jacquelyn Hayes. 35 First Semester Honor Roll FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR Carol Bal strode Marilyn Beebe Richard Davis Arthur Beck Sandra Brian Lorna Cook Marilyn Goist Jo Ellyn Bidner Larry Burk Leslie Davis Duane Halbleib Rose Boughton Charles Clarkson Mary Lou Rutherford Charlotte Head Shirley Frazier Bruce Fleming Carole Schumacher Barbara Herren Lowell Golliher Carol Garbelman Carol Townill Bruce Huston Norma Hart Fred Hadfield Josephine Udovich John Krumwiede Lois Niehus Lois Hiller Grace Larsen Jacquelyn Schoob Donna Kemmerer Marilyn Magnuson Marlene Sebby Wilbur Leffers Judith Michael Judy Snook Joyce McBride Carolyn Montgomery Lucy Ward Kenneth Munroe Alfred Patten Edward Niehus Judith Pennington Sandra Pagliuso Sonja Peterson Anne Palmer Donna Sage Luzern Richter Leslie Tauchen Janet Zimmerman Perfect Attendance FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR Roger Bronk Mildred Clark Robert Berst Albert Ashby Ronald Butler Lorna Cook Richard Davis Jo Ellyn Bidner Charles Clarkson Mary Drauden Nancy Gaylord Annabelle Byerley Janet Davis Herman Fritz Marilyn Goist Albert Covili Richard Day Janet Gaylord Duane Halbleib Lowell Golliher Betty Fugett Lawrence Kelly Charlotte Head Gerald Hayes Lois Hiller Darlene Lambert June Herath Donald Kinley Harvey Johnson Carol Miller Bruce Huston Lois Niehus Donna Kemmerer Lorraine Pemble John Krumwiede Joyce Potter Dorothy Larsen Mary Lou Rutherford Alfred Patten James Rutten James Mauer Joyce McBride Edward Niehus Sandra Pagliuso Anne Palmer Betty Pilcher Patricia Pumphrey Myron Rieser Lynne See Norman Strope Leslie Tauchen Carole Schumacher Judith Pennington Sonja Peterson Donna Sage Edward Wysock Marlene Sebby Thomas Testin Melvin Titus 37 Driver education class views movies Snake dance gets underway al pep meeting Life Gentlemen of Rhythm Caught tasting the chili New teachers initiated At P.H.S. Her© comet the band Practicing for ping-pong tournament Teachers terre lunch at E.B. Day AUie and friends S'- •A r 4 ■j O rv V v 4 •} � ■ is ■ A VC t •jf .v 14 BBP HjSk; • - iri T. WT •P L«- . � £3 tf-V '«; • J ; 1 4 5 ! r .«V ' ,� n -1 A ' f '. j ifiSJlb S’ -; ' ; ‘ M Shoulders e- v rj .- . . -. y . ,x KZ •' • •- •.. V - . V. : f i 7-' f : i-” j| w-- ' 3; ■- I I i V'S v la .. - P ■'. :4 ps -- - ■ 2?fiVgi—'im'tjSt' � Senior Class Play Seated: Betty Wright, Bonnie Schempf, Gordon Mauer, Jane Burgess, Jacquelyn Schoob. Thomas Testin, Lois Niehus. Standing: Marlene Sebby, student director; Mrs. Pauline Culbertson, director; Lucy Ward, student director; Frederick Hensel, Jo Ellyn Bidner, Judy Snook, Albert Rigoni, Daniel Hogan. Senior Class Presents We Shook the Family Tree A hilarious comedy, We Shook the Fam- ily Tree, was presented by the senior class on November 13. The largest crowd to at- tend any play in the gym was present. The plcry revolved around Hildegarde Dol- son, who was tired of being a wall flower and who set out to get a date for the Junior- Senior Prom. The only possibility was the banker's son, Freddie Shermer, who wore knickers. Hildegarde, hindered by her brothers and helped by her sister, tried to find Freddie some long trousers. As a result of her antics Mr. Dolson almost lost his job, but Freddie and Hildegarde finally got to the Prom. CAST Hildegarde Dolson Jo Ellyn Bidner Mr. Dolson Thomas Testin Mrs. Dolson Jacquelyn Schoob Sally Lois Niehus Bob Albert Rigoni Jimmy Daniel Hogan Paige Bonnie Schempf Ellie-May Judy Snook Jill Betty Wright Freddie Shermer Frederick Hensel Mr. Shermer Gordon Mauer Mrs. Shermer Jane Burgess 42 Senior Class Play Tbsr 's the Thief Who Stole My Pants!'' Come on, Freddie. We'U Be Late For the Promt Junior Class Presents A Case of Springtime” Left to Right: Seated: Duane Halbleib, Edwin Hamilton, Charlotte Head, Nancy Gaylord. Richard Davis. Judith Pennington. Standing: Marilyn Goist, student director; Carilyn Goist, student director; Norma Harms, Mrs. Pauline Culbertson, director; Alfred Patten. June Herath, Bruce Huston, Carolyn Mont- gomery. Helen Fiddyment, Grace Larsen. Carole Auld, James MacDonald. The night of April 8 was a big event in the dramatic life of the Junior Class. On that night they presented A Case of Spring- time, a comedy in three acts. Bob Parker, an active eighteen-year-old boy, whose good intentions always seemed 43 to backfire, was the main character in the play. In order to keep his girl-friend, Joan Abernaker, Bob took up magic to impress her. This pastime got him into trouble throughout the entire play. He also suc- ceeded in getting involved with the zoo, the principal, and the P.T.A. members. High School Flutes: Barbara Herren, Lois Niehus, Vivian McMullin, Madelyn Clark, Judy Rutten; Oboes: Janet Gaylord, Charlotte Head, Betty Stafford; Bb Clarinets: Judy Snook, Nancy Gaylord, June Herath, Donna Evans, Edward Burke, Edward Wysock, Roger Bronk, Karen Bombasaro, Karla Peterson, Alfred Patten, Donna Sage, Charles Clarkson. Daryl Smiley; Bass Clarinets: David Mauer, John Krumwiede, James Chaplin; Alto Saxophones: 'udith Pennington. Donna Kemmerer, Carole Schumacher, Darlene Lambert, Jo Ellyn Biclner; Tenor Saxophones: Jerry Lockwood, Leslie Davis. Bonnie Schempf; Baritone Saxophone: Douglas Davis; French Horns: Sally Hamilton, Laurel Anne Kelley, Luzern Richter, Dianne Grizell, Geraldine Rutten; Comets: Robert Berst, Larry Burk. Gerald Pilcher, James Rutten. Lawrence Houle, John Hogan; Trumpets: Frederick Hensel. Karen Aschman, James Mauer; Baritones: Bruce Huston, Judith Wright; Trombones: Gordon Mauer, Joyce Potter. Marlene Sebby, Gerald Taylor, James Rowley, Barry Bronk. Richard Dexter; Basses: Gyde Avery, Myron Rieser, Judith Stafford; Percussion: Donald Kinley, Edwin Hamilton, Richard Davis, James MacDonald, Roger Wright; Director: William L. Johnston. Mr. George Madden presents n� w rifles for the color guard to Director W. L. Johnston. Left to Right: Janet Gaylord. Edward Wysock, Judy Snook. 44 The Plainfield High School Championship Band continued their winning ways during the 1953-1954 school year. Among the firsts that they added to their past honors were the Harvard Milk Day Parade, the Illinois State Fair Band Contest, the Riverview Amuse- ment Park Tournament of Music, and the Illinois State Normal University homecoming band contest. The band, soloists and ensembles again rated tops in the district and state competi- tion for class C high schools. In addition to the competitive activities, the band members were kept busy with a full schedule of football and basketball games, parades, and the usual concerts in and around Plainfield. GENTLEMEN OF RHYTHM Lefl to Right: Edwin Hamilton. Nancy Gaylord, vocalist: W. L. Johnston, director; Clyde Avery, Gerald Pilcher. Donald Kinley, Robert Berst, Leslie Davis, Frederick Hensel. Edward Wysock, Gordon Mauer, Jerry Lockwood, Bruce Huston. 45 Band Left to Right: Vivian McMullin, June Herath. Janet Gaylord. Left to Right: Gordon Mauer. Bruce Huston. Karen Aschman, Robert Berst. Left to Right: Gerald Taylor, Marlene Sebby. Joyce Potter, Gordon Mauer. Left to Right: Judith Pennington, Leslie Davis, Carole Schumacher. Left to Right: Gerald Taylor, Dianne Grizell. Luzern Richter. Lavrrence Houle, Gerald Pilcher. Left to Right: Alfred Patten, David Mauer. Janet Gaylord, Roger Bronk. 46 Ensembles Left to Right: Sally Hamilton, Marlene Sebby. Left to Right: James MacDonald, Roger Wright. Clyde Avery. Judith Wright, Karen Aschman, Larry Donald Kinley, Richard Davis. Edwin Hamilton. Left to Right: Donna Kemmerer, Jo Ellyn Bidner, Douglas Davis, Jerry Lockwood. Left to Right: Madelyn Clark. Lois Niehus, Barbara Herren. Left to Right: Gerald Pilcher. Robert Berst, Larry Burk. I Left to Right: Nancy Gaylord, Judy Snook, June Herath. 47 Front Row: Anne Palmer. Carol Townill, Betty Pilcher, Marilyn Beebe. Bonita Figel, Barbara Figel. Virginia Ramsey. Betty Fugett, Donna Evans. Carole Schumacher, Marilyn Goist, Charlotte Head. Janet Gaylord, Shirley Frazier. Judith Wright, Bonnie Schempf, Virginia Hernandez, Carol Balstrode, Alice Adams. Second Row: Lucy Ann Ward. Lynne See, Patricia Pumphrey, Judith Kasch. Marjorie Beebe. Judy Snook, Mary Drauden. Mr. William Johnston, director; Darlene Lambert, Carilyn Goist, Lois Niehus, Jacquelyn Schoob, Donna Kemmerer, Carole Auld, Sally Hamilton, Sandra Brian, Donna Sage. Sonja Peterson. Judith Pennington. Third Row: Lois Hiller, Jane Burgess. Nancy Ott, Joyce McBride, Barbara Herren. Marlene Sebby, Madelyn Clark, Jo Ellyn Bidner. Carolyn Montgomery, Helen Fiddyment, Norma Harms, Joyce Potter. Sandra LeKander, Janet Zimmerman. June Herath, Judith Rossmiller, Nancy Gaylord. Janet Davis, Mildred Clark. Barbara Owens, Barbara Zupancic, Carol Garbelman. The high school girls' chorus and the mixed chorus participated in many activi- ties this year under the direction of William L. Johnston. Among these activities were concerts, contests, church programs, and music for Holy Week Services. Music was also provided for Commencement exercises by the chorus. Grade School Band For five consecutive years the Grade School Band has rated tops in the District and State contests. Mixed Chorus Front Row: Judith Pennington. Donna Evans, Sonja Peterson, Virginia Ramsey. Donna Sage. Judy Snook. Lucy Ann Ward, Marilyn Goist, Carol TownilL Carilyn Goist, Carole Schu macher, Jacquelyn Schoob, Donna Kemmerer, Carole Auld, Janet Gaylord, Charlotte Head, Shirley Frazier, Judith Wright, Virginia Hernandez. Second Row: Lois Niehus, Mary Drauden, Darlene Lambert, Marlene Sebby, Jane Burgess. Madelyn Clark, June Herath, Janet Zimmerman, Joyce Potter, Norma Harms, Jo Ellyn Bidner. Sandra LeKander, Nancy Gaylord, Janet Davis, Barbara Herren, Sally Hamilton, Joyce McBride. Sandra Brian, Bonnie Schempf. Third Row: Robert Goist. Charles Clarkson, Roger Pennington, Clyde Avery. Lawrence See. Myron Rieser, Richard Davis, Alan Fisher, Gordon Mauer, Bruce Huston, David Mauer, Edwin Hamilton, Gerald Hayes, Fred Hadfield, Donald Kinley. Mr. William Johnston, director. Flutes: Vivian McMullin, Lavonne Ferguson. Margaret Schmars, Kathleen Bombasaro. Judy Ann Rutten, Diane Sheridan, Roberta Van Horn, Kathleen Hogan; Oboes: Elizabeth Stafford, Douglas Brian; Clarinets: Karla Peterson, Leonard Humo. Karen Bombasaro, Ronald Dewar, Edgar Jennings. Joan Green, Karen Van Horn, Wanda Clark, Joy Wright, Patricia Warner, Laurie Glasgow, Virginia Seith, Mary Sue Jett. Sandra Graham. El Wanda Yarbrough, Charlene Smith; Bass Clarinet: Richard Taylor; Alto Saxophones: John Berst. Rodger Judy, Sandra Wysock, Richard Fisher, Richard Easton. Virginia Taylor; Tenor Saxophones: Earl Petersen, Jean Mauer. Sharon Bronk. Baritone Saxophone: Douglas Davis; French Horns: Laurel Anne Keiley. Dianne Grizell. Geraldine Rutten Comets: Karen Aschman, Steven Tunell. James Lang, Larry Cavili. Alice Bloodgood; Donald Beahm. Michael Blum, Murley Weller. William Davis, Noel Jensen, Edward Brown. William Schoob. Trombones: William Garbelman, David Needham. Barry Bronk. Brian Kasch, Everett Holt, Donald Smiley, Ronald Kaatz; Baritones: Lynn Munroe, Norman Heiman, Basses: Judith Stafford. Jefferson Showerman; Percussion: Thomas Easton. Donald Shep herd, James Chaplin. The 'Fielder Left to Right: Mr. George Howieson. printer; Jane Burgess, editor; Alfred Patten, sports editor; Betty Wright, distribution editor; Lawrence Kelly, business manager; Charlotte Head, copy editor; Marlene Sebby. production editor; Carolyn Montgomery, make-up editor; Mrs. Jeanette Trumpy, adviser. After five years of mimeographing the school newspaper, the 'Fielder staff decided to have the paper printed professionally. Subscription money and chili luncheons fi- nanced the added expense. A mailing list made it possible for many alumni and former teachers to enjoy each bi-monthly issue. Exchanging papers with other schools was an interesting feature, also. The annual 'Fielder luncheon was served during Homecoming at the Esquire Restau- rant for the staff and alumni. In this way the adviser, Mrs. Jeanette Trumpy, and the editor, Jane Burgess, as well as the other staff members had a chance to talk over the advancement of the paper with previous editors. The 'Fielder has membership in such na- tional organizations as the Quill and Scroll and the National Scholastic Press Association. Front Row: Mrs. Jeanette Trumpy. adviser; Jo Ellyn Bidner, Carol Townill. Janet Zimmer- man. David Ferguson. Lois Niehus, Carilyn Goist. Lucy Ann Ward. Bonita Figel. Second Row: Carole Schumacher. Mildred Clark. Mary Alyce Crawford. Nancy Ott, Mary Drauden, Barbara Figel, Marilyn Goist. Virginia Ramsey. Judith Pennington. Sonja Peterson, Jacquelyn Schoob. 50 The Plainsman Front Row: Carol Townill, art ©ditor; Miss Eloise Nash, adviser; Mrs. Dorothy Lambert, adviser. Mr. Mart Mitchell, business adviser; Lucy Ann Ward, co-editor; Lois Niehus, co-editor. Second Row: Alfred Patten, sports editor; Carolyn Montgomery. Rose Boughton, literary editor; Grace Larsen, photography editor; Jacquelyn Schoob, literary editor; Marlene Sebby, advertising manager. For students in Plainfield High, the PLAINSMAN is the tie that binds high school days to future years. This memory book did not just suddenly pop into exis- tence; it was made possible only through the ceaseless efforts of the annual staff who compiled it. In the 1953 Homecoming parade, the PLAINSMAN float won the twenty-five dol- lar award given by the Marne Post of the Plainfield American Legion for the most original float entered by the high school. A huge birthday cake with six candles, sur- rounded by a group of girls dressed in pas- tel formals in true party fashion, highlighted the PLAINSMAN float and represented the sixth anniversary of the yearbook. The float also took the first place honors in the high school division contest. Judy Snook, the PLAINSMAN'S candidate, was elected Homecoming Queen. The money that helped finance this pub- lication was obtained through popcorn sales, advertisements, and a magazine drive in the fall. Front Row: Carole Schumacher. Betty Wright, Donna Sage. Mary Alyce Crawford, Jo Dlyn Bidner. Charlotte Head. Judy Snook. Second Row Mary Jane Williams. Mary Stafford, Virginia Ramsey, Edward Niehus. David Ferguson. Shirley Frazier. Norma Hart, Marilyn Beebe. Judith Rossmiller. Annabelle Byeriey. Sandra lirian. Janet Davis. Donna Evans. Third Row: Edwin Hamilton, Norma Harms, Helen Fiddyment, Lawrence Kelly. Janet Zimmerman. 51 Future Farmers of America Front Row: Arthur Beck, president: David Mauer, vice-president: Gerald Pilcher, treasurer, Gordon Mauer. sentinel: John Hiller, secretary; Alfred Patten, reporter: Mr. W. I. Bldner, adviser. Second Row: James Rutten, Lawrence See. Duane Halbleib, Robert Freehauf, Roger Penning- ton. Albert Ashby, Roger Wright, James Rowley. Third Row: Vernon Findlay, Stanley Andos, Robert Golst, Roger Bronk. Richard Day. Ken- neth Munroe. Myron Rieser, Paul Montgomery, Forrest George, Herman Fritz, Fred Hadfield, James MacDonald. The Future Farmers of America is a na- tional organization of farm boys studying vocational agriculture. Some of the qualifi- cations of c good FFA member are co-opera- tion, participation in projects, showmanship, and sportsmanship. This year twenty-six members participated in many activities such as sponsoring the Section's Land Judging Contest at Plainfield, attending the International Livestock Show in Chicago and Swine Day at the University of Illinois. Arthur Beck and Gordon Mauer attended the twenty-ninth National Convention at Kansas City. John Hiller and Alfred Patten attended the FFA Convention at Urbana, Ag class with steam cleaner they purchased Illinois. David Mauer, Alfred Patten, James MacDonald, and Gerald Pilcher participated in the State FFA Band. Alfred Patten repre- sented Plainfield at the sectional public speaking contest where he received second place. The chapter co-operated with the FHA on a spaghetti supper, a donkey basketball game, and a WLS show. It also sponsored a scrap drive and had hand-cleaner sales. With the proceeds of these activities, the boys took a trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where they attended a National Chester White Swine Sale. At this sale the boys won a champion gilt, in competition with other chapters. Adult evening class in session Inspecting machinery What an experience! Greenhand takes oath Future Homemakers of America Front Row: Judith Ka«ch, Mary Drauden, Virginia Ramsey. Josephine Whitesel, Marlene Sebby, Marjorie Beebe. Second Row: Sandra Pagliuso. Janet Davis, Lenore Paluck, Judith Wright, Alice Adams, Carol Balstrode, Carilyn Goist, Evelyn Freehauf. Lorna Cook, Barbara Zupancic. Third Row: Donna Kemmerer, Lois Hiller, Leona Alstott, Patricia Pumphrey, Shirley Vollmer, Marilyn Beebe. Helen Fiddyment, Betty Fugett, Janet Zimmerman, Dorothy Larsen, Rose Bough- ton, Mary Alyce Crawford. Sandra LeKander, Carolyn Mauer, Sonja Peterson, Mildred Clark. The Future Homemakers of America is a nationwide group that promotes interest in better homemaking and personal living. Some events on the much crowded cal- endar for the girls; their adviser, Mrs. Barbara Livingston; chapter mothers, Mrs. Randoif Montgomery and Mrs. William Zimmerman, were attending FHA rallies, sponsoring a dance, giving a tea for their Front Row: Mrs. Barbara Livingston, adviser; Char- lotte Head, secretary; Carolyn Montgomery, vice- president; Jo Ellyn Bidner. president; Lucy Ann Ward, treasurer. Second Row: Carol Townill. publicity chairman; Lois Niehus, parliamentarian; Norma Harms, recreation chairman; Marilyn Goist. projects chairman; Judy Snook, publicity chairman. mothers, and holding formal installation of new members. Together with the FFA the club sponsored a spaghetti supper, a WLS show, and a don- key basketball game. The proceeds from these activities were used to defray the expenses of a trip to Chicago. During the year the chapter observed National FHA week, United Nations Day, and Brotherhood Week. Left to Right: Sandra Brian. Barbara Owens, Lynne See. Betty Pilcher, Joyce McBride, Carol Garbelman. Anne Palmer. Mrs. Barbara Livingston, adviser. Girls’ Athletic Association Front Row: Madelyn Clark, secretary; Barbara Herren. vice-president; Carilyn Goist, presi- dent; Lois Niehus. publicity chairman; Norma Harms, point chairman; Joyce Potter, treasurer. Second Row: Miss Corinne Tibbetts, adviser; Charlotte Head, Sonja Peterson. Janet Zimmer- man. June Herath, Helen Fiddyment. Carolyn Montgomery, Judith Pennington, Carol Sue Miller, Judy Snook. Evelyn Freehauf, Loma Cook. Third Row: Betty Wright, Leona Alstott, Carol Balstrode. Anne Palmer, Jacquelyn Hayes. Lynne See. Sally Hamilton. Donna Kemmerer. Judith Wright. Sandra Brian, Janet Davis, Lois Hiller. Joyce McBride, Betty Pilcher. Fourth Row: Donna Evans. Betty Fugett. Marilyn Beebe. Judith Kasch. Mary Lou Ruther- ford, Josephine Udovitch. Judith Rossmiller. Mary Lou Fouser, Nancy Ott, Virginia Ramsey, Mary Alyce Crawford. Carolyn Mauer. This year the G.A.A. participated in vari- ous sports including soccer, bowling, bad- minton, swimming, and volleyball. The girls also attended playdays, a dance workshop, and had a hike and cook-out. In March they sponsored a W.P.A. Dance (Women Pay All) at which James Rutten was crowned G.A.A. King. These girls, who enjoyed tumbling activities, gave a demonstration at a P.T.A. meeting. Many a happy, but not peaceful. Thursday evening was spent chasing the basketball and each other. At the end of the season eleven girls entered the state postal basket shooting tournament. 55 Student Council Seated: Mr. Edwin Groh. adviser; Lucy Ward, Marlene Sebby. Alfred Patten. Virginia Ramsey. Helen Fiddyment. Standing: Leslie Davis. Robert Berst, Carol Townill, Joyce McBride, Albert Rigoni, Charles Clarkson. This year the student council was newly organized and difierent from previous years. With a new constitution and a new adviser, Mr. Edwin Groh, the council provided an opportunity for student participation in the government of the school. In the elections held in the spring a new system of nominating and electing council members was used. All school assemblies, nominating speeches and petitions gave everyone in school an opportunity to take part in the election of the officers and repre- sentatives. The council was composed of eleven stu- dents with Marlene Sebby, president; Alfred Patten, vice-president; Virginia Ramsey, sec- retary-treasurer; Lucy Ward and Albert Rigoni, senior class representatives; Helen Fiddyment and Robert Berst, junior class representatives; Carol Townill and Leslie Davis, sophomore class representatives; and loyce McBride and Charles Clarkson, fresh- man class representatives. The student council has made for itself an important place among student activities and should be commended for its excellent contribution to the government of PHS. 56 Librarians Left to Right: Mrs. Pauline Culbertson, adviser: Marilyn Goist, Sandra LeKander. Mary Alyce Crawford. Charlotte Head, Lois Niehus, Jo Ellyn Bidner, Norma Harms. Betty Wright. Lucy Ann Ward, Darlene Heiden. Patrol Boys Front Row: Carl Bryant, Florian Chwasz, James Ferguson. Richard Russell. Robert Paluck, John Kelly. John Berst. Second Row: Douglas Lambert. Roger McBride. Thomas Easton, Donald Beahm. Loren Smith, Norman Heiman, John Schoob, Patrick Dixon. Third Row: Richard Taylor. Thomas Findlay. Charles Zimmerman, Melvin Arbeiter, Wes- ley Widup. Robert Milligan. William Erickson, Ronald Wilson, Alfred Kranz, supervisor. 57 SSSpc 'V' 4 ;• t BAi P 'ELD • '■� 3 Mt. y y . Kf n i V f fr f ;• Vilify « v % £ � i I'M __ • •:,•• • '•’■. T3AS BA is L a onD 2 mi. —MHwurmtni i� 1 ‘ School Grytt f k A i Gf A ?’ £H AD Hi« 3 il - i j I ;Vl ;• 1 •: M 1 - J - W 5 ■ GORDON MAUER. Canter ALBERT RIGONI, Right End n •ainpielD-I? tAKWlLLB -0 I AMES SMITH. Left End Plainfield.. ...21 0 ..Crete Plainfield. ...18 0 Earlville I Plainfield... ...27 0 Yorkville 1 Plainfield... ....40 14 ..Wilmington 1 Plainfield. ...13 0 Yorkville Plainfield... ...38 0 . Plano Plainfield. . ...26 6 ..Oswego Plainfield ....40 6 ..Sandwich ALBERT COVILI. Left Tackle JL . •« Ut £7 ¥ MH 1 Q ALBERT ASHBY. Right Tackle CLYDE AVERY, Fullback TOM SACCO. Quarterback CHES FISH. Left Haliback Fox Valley Conference Champions Front Row: Mr. Albert Trumpy, coach; Clyde Avery. Lawrence See. Vernon Findley. Gerald Hayes. Duane Halbleib. Roger Pennington. David Mauer. Second Row: Mr. Alfred Kranz, assistant coach; James Smith, Albert Rigoni. John Krumwiede. Gordon Mauer, Richard Davis, Albert Ashby. James Yahnke, James MacDonald. Third Row: Roger Wright, manager; Thomas Sacco. Robert Freehauf, Harvey Johnson. Charles Fish, James Rutten, Albert Covili, Alfred Patten, manager; Melvin Titus, manager. Plainfield has a right to be proud of this year's football team, coached by Albert Trumpy. Besides winning the Fox Valley Conference Champion- ship again, they were one of the sixteen undefeated teams in the state. Gordon Mauer was selected as the most valuable player for the 1953 season and Thomas Sacco served as captain. Several players were men- tioned on all-state teams. Plainfield 21 — Crete 0 Despite a severe thunderstorm the Wild- cats won their opening game of the season and snapped Crete Monee's nine game win- ning streak. Jim Smith brought the home fans to their feet in the first period when he picked up a Crete fumble and raced 30 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was blocked, giving Plainfield a 6-0 edge over Crete. Halfback Ches Fish climaxed a 60 yard march in the second period with a six yard end sweep to give the Wildcats a 12-0 half time lead, failing again to make the extra point. Early in the third period, fullback Clyde Avery accounted for six more points on a smash over tackle and Fish made the extra point. Plainfield scored two points on a safety in the closing stanza as the entire line converged on a hopeless Crete ball carrier deep in his own end zone. This brought the score to 21-0 in favor of a hap- py, but soaked team. Plainfield 18 — Earlville 0 The fighting Wildcats won a decisive victory over a very good Earlville eleven on September 25. The game see-sawed until the second period when Bob Freehauf re- turned an Earlville punt for 65 yards. Key blocks by Ches Fish and Jim Smith paved the way for the touchdown that seemed to break the Earlville spirit. Plainfield's next score came in the third period when Fish climaxed a long march by scoring on an off-tackle slant from the one yard line. Jim Smith accounted for the Wildcats' final touchdown when he scored on a 58 yard end-around run in the last quarter. This brought the score to 18-0 in Plainfield's favor. Plainfield 27 — Yorkville 0 On October 3 a jubilant homecoming crowd watched the Wildcats defeat the Yorkville Foxes. Hard running Clyde Avery broke the ice by plunging through the line for the first 6 points; the kick by Ches Fish was good, making the score 7-0 in Plain- field's favor. Late in the second period Bob Freehauf ran 15 yards for a touchdown. Ches Fish dominated the ball carrying in the second half, making both of Plainfield's markers, one in the third period and another in the closing minutes of the game. The 62 extra point for the last touchdown was good, giving Plainfield a 27-0 lead. Plainfield 40 — Wilmington 14 Scoring six touchdowns and four extra points, the Plainfield Wildcats rolled over Wilmington to the tune of 40-14 at Wilming- ton on October 9. Plainfield tallied three times in the opening period with fullback Clyde Avery hitting paydirt for the first touchdown as he broke over tackle for a 25 yard gallop. It was halfback Ches Fish who scored next on a wide end sweep, and Bob Freehauf rounded out the first period with a beautiful field effort for another 6 points. Fish booted all three conversions to make the score 21-0 at the half. In the second half A1 Rigoni, Tom Sacco, and Jim Rutten scored the Wildcats’ touchdowns with Ches Fish converting. Plainfield 13 — Yorkville 0 The fighting Wildcats rolled to their fifth straight victory with a 13-0 triumph over Yorkville on October 17. This was a non- conference game played at the Yorkville homecoming. The Wildcats scored touch- downs in the second and fourth quarters on line plays. Ches Fish accounted for the second period tally on a five yard off tackle play, while Clyde Avery plunged over from the 2 yard line in the second scoring play. Ches Fish converted the point after Avery's drive. Plainfield 38 — Plano 0 The rampaging Wildcats had no trouble in defeating a weak Plano team for the Cats” sixth victory. The game was a rout from the beginning with Clyde Avery scor- ing in the first minute of play. Several plays later Ches Fish hit paydirt on a 38 yard end run. Two more touchdowns by Avery, one by Fish, and one on a pass from Tom Sacco to Jim Smith made the victory for the Wild- cats secure. Jim Smith scored two points after touchdowns to bring the score to 38-0. Plainfield 26 — Oswego 6 The largest crowd ever to witness an athletic contest on the local gridiron saw the Wildcats pound a 25-6 victory over the Oswego Panthers. The boys were in top shape and spirit when the game started. On the first play Ches Fish gained 25 yards. Three plays later Clyde Avery scored from the one yard line. After the rough Plainfield line held the invaders on four downs the Wildcats took over the ball, and within a matter of minutes Bob Freehauf scored the second Wildcat touchdown. With their steam still up the Wildcats scored in the third and fourth quarters with Avery and Fish carrying the pigskin. The only Plain- field extra point of the game was scored by Freehauf. Oswego's Smith scored the Pan- thers' only tally on a plunge during the fourth quarter. Plainfield 40 — Sandwich 6 Jim Smith gathered in two touchdown passes to pace Plainfield to a 40-6 victory over Sandwich November 6. This game ended an undefeated season for the Wildcats. In the first period, Smith scored on a 4 yard pass from Tom Sacco, and again on a 20 yard aerial from Ches Fish. Sacco inter- cepted a Sandwich pass on the Sandwich 30 yard line and skirted the distance to the goal for the third touchdown. The second period tally came on a 23 yard aerial from Ches Fish to Fritz Hensel, while the third period score was on a 35 yard run-back of a pass interception by Clyde Avery and the final touchdown on a 32 yard end-run by Fish, who also accounted for two of Plain- field’s extra points. Avery and Sacco added one each. Sandwich scored their one touch- down in the final frame. Coach� � : Albert Trumpy, Alfred Kranz. Wayne Stevenson. Cheerleaders: Donna Evans. Lois Nlehus. )o Ellyn Bidner. Norma Harms, Betty Wright. Carol Miller. 63 Varsity in Action 64 Basketball VARSITY Front Row: Mr. Wayne Stevenson, coach; Lawrence Kelly. Duane Halbleib, Charles Fish. Gerald Pilcher. Mr. Alfred Kranz, assistant coach. Second Row: Charles Clarkson, manager; Edward Wysock, Richard Dexter, John Krum- wiede. Frederick Hensel, Albert Covili, Edward Burke, manager. For the first time in ten years, the Plain- field Wildcat varsity basketball team played for the championship in the Fox Valley Con- ference tournament. Although losing the game in the closing minutes, they won the second place trophy in the F.V.C. tourney for the first time since 1943. The Wildcats came within twelve seconds of playing in the finals of the Gardner Holiday tourna- ment, when Saunemin came from behind in the last seconds of the semi-final game to win 55-54. Plainfield had to be content with the consolation fight, which the boys dropped to Minooka. The fighting Wildcats ended the season with a 5-21 record, but their opponents only outpointed them on an average of seven points per game. Charles Fish took scoring honors for the season with 384 points, lack Krumwiede second with 308 points, and Fred Hensel third, with 136 points. The ficsh-soph squad compiled an 11-10 won and lost record for the past season and placed second to Minooka in the conference standings. Duane Halbleib was voted the most valu- able player by his teammates and was presented a scrapbook containing news- paper clippings of the season's record. Hal- bleib and Krumwiede, both juniors, were ap- pointed co-captains of the 1954-1955 season. 65 Cheerleaders Duane Halbleib . . . junior . . . selected most valuable player by his teammates be- cause of his spirited and ever improving floor play. Ed Wysock . . . junior . . . tough defensive man . . . one of the fastest men on the Wildcat squad. lack Krumwiede . . . junior . . . pivot man . . . the Wildcats' leading rebounder . . . second high scorer. 66 . and Varsity Albert Covili . . . senior . . . hard working guard . . . one of the Wildcats' best re bounders . . . tough defensive man. Fred Hensel . . . senior forward . . . good rebounder . . . ranked third in scoring for year. Ches Fish . . . senior guard . . . one of the best shooting eyes’ in the area . . . led them in scoring. BASKETBALL SCORES Elburn 55—45 Geneva 64—49 Peotone 75—43 Newark 48—39 Bremen 37—63 York ville 54—52 Wilmington 38—41 Lemont 53—51 Oswego 58—52 Rich Township 63—44 Minooka 28—22 Newark 59—54 Bremen 47—46 Rich Township 94—50 York ville 62—60 Peotone 50—45 Coal City 65—53 Oswego 56—53 Lemont 78—63 Minooka 55—52 Holiday Tournament, Gardner Reddick 50—53 Saunemin 55—54 Minooka 42—31 Fox Valley Conference Tournament Oswego 37—38 Minooka 36—31 District Tournament Elbum 70—44 Freshman-Sophomore Team Front Row: Edward Niehus. James Mauer, Raymond Brooks, David Ferguson, Larry Burk. Daryl Smiley. Second Row: Mr. Wayne Stevenson, coach; Bruce Fleming, Luzern Richter. Harvey John- son, Paul Montgomery, Fred Hadfield, Lawrence Houle, Mr. Alfred Kranz, assistant coach. Wildcat Fans at the Homecoming Game 68 Baseball First Row: Alfred Kranz. coach; Gordon Mauer, Myron Rieser, Harvey Johnson, Duane Halbleib, Roger Pennington, Thomas Testin. Second Row: Daniel Hogan. Charles Fish, Lawrence Houle, David Ferguson, Fred Hadfield, Edward Niehus. Standing: Charles Clarkson. Edward Burke. Bruce Fleming. Richard Dexter, Richard Davis, Lawrence See. Raymond Brooks. Everett Butler. Albert Covili. Lowell Golliher. Richard Stahl. From the above squad of boys came the 1954 fighting Wildcat Baseball Team. The rookies of this year aided by the veterans of the last season put plenty of spirit into the games. New uniforms and equipment added the spice the club needed, so it was Take me out to the ball game. Since the Fox Valley Conference adopted the new policy of playing an eight game schedule, there were many good games to witness. This year's schedule: April 13 Newark There April 14 York ville Here April 23 Oswego Here April 27 Minooka Here April 30 Newark Here May 4 Yorkville There May 11 Oswego There May 14 Minooka There 69 Second Homecoming . . . Junior high float G.A.A. float 70 Junior high float . October 2 and 3, 1953 Four years with the class of '54 Baseball Team. Class of 1901 Caution School Eighth Grade Left to right, Top row: Melvin Arbeiter, Karen Aschman, Ward Bertino, Michael Blum, Karen Bombasaro. Second row: Barry Bronk, Jo Ann Brown. lames Chaplin. Wanda Clark, Barbara Conklin. Third row: Douglas Davis. Richard Easton. William Erickson, James Ferguson, Joan Fiddyment. Fourth row: Everett Foss. Lenore Funk. Janet Goebel. Dianne Grizell, Sandra Hadfield. Fifth row: Bonnie Herath. Judith Hill. Samuel Jennings. Patricia Johnson. Shirley Jurmann. Sixth row: Janice Kemmerer. Ruth Knippen, John Lambert. Robert Larsen. 74 Eighth Grade Left to right. Top row: Merle Jayne Lauterbach, Lois Lexnbke, Kay Lockwood. Charlene Lundberg, Karen Magnuson. Second row: Roger McBride, Vivian McMullin, Phyllis Melhom, Dessie Miller. Robert Paluck. Third Row: Carolyn Pearson. Karla Peterson, Alvin Rieser. Richard Russell. Jean Rutherford. Fourth row: Joanne Rutherford, Geraldine Rutten, Judy Ann Rutten, Ardyth Severson. Eliza- beth Stafford. Fifth row: Margaret Ward. JudiJi Whalen, Wesley Widup. Ronald Wilson. Dwyn Wood. Sixth row: Lajeaune Yarbrough, Charles Zimmerman. Teachers: Lowell Simmer, Mrs. Doro- thy Lambert. Not pictured: Kenneth Keene. 75 't ■’j-f' Seventh Grade Left to right. Top row: Virginia Bedford, Gloria Brown, Carl Bryant, Bette Bunting. Florian Chwasz, Earl Curtis. Second row: James Dew. Louise Dew, Patrick Dixon. Judith Ferguson. Thomas Findlay, Judith Gregorash. Third row: Sandra Grommon. Leana Grussing, Arthur Gumitz. Donna Haire. Nancy Hoosline, Linda Lou Hyte. Fourth row: John Kelly, Robert Kenning, Carole Kenyon. Judith Koehl, Douglas Lambert. Janice Leffers. Fifth row: Robert Milligan, James Nelson. Audrey Paluck, Mary Mae Patterson. Judith Pilcher. Jacqueline Pumphrey. Sixth row: Susan Sage, Wayne Schieber, James Sebby. Charlotte Stafford. Kay Townill, Lawrence Williams. Teacher: Mrs. Nelly Feeney. Not pictured: Robert Alstott, Herbert Barnes, Theodore Giovanini. 77 Seventh Grade Lett to right. Top row: Donald Beahm, John Beret, Alice Blood- good. Edward Brown. Geraldine Clark. Lois Davis. Second row: William Davis, Ronald Dewar, Thomas Easton, Doris Fleming. Carol Frazier. William Garbelman. Third row: Ada George. Ann George. Joan Green, Mary Gregorich. Karen Harms, Norman Heim an. Fourth row: Lydia Hernandez, Everett Holt, Leonard Humo, FYan cine Lemke, William Owens, Earl Petersen. Fifth row: John Schoob, Virginia Seith. Donald Shepherd. Jefferson Showerman, Charlene Smith, Loren Smith. Sixth row: Judith Stafford. Richard Taylor, Virginia Kay Taylor, Steven Tunell, Patricia Warner, Barbara Williams. Seventh row: Karen Yagac. Teacher: Mrs. Rosa McArthur. Not pictured: Janette Knippen. 79 Basketball Cheerleaders EIGHTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Sandra Hadfield, Charlene Lundberg, Karen Bombasaro, Janice Kemmerer. It has been another successful season for the Junior Wildcats on the hard wood. Four trophies have been added to the many being admired in the trophy case. The varsity team won the Minooka Tournament and placed third at the Joliet Sectional of the State Tourna- ment. By winning the State sectional, the Lightweights earned the honor of carrying their colors down state, as one of the Sweet Sixteen. In the opening game of the State Tournament, Plainfield took a decided victory from Virden. The little Wildcats recovered from a six- teen point deficit in the quarter finals to squeeze out a glorious 42-41 victory over the favorite of the tourna- ment, Mount Vernon. In the semi-finals, Lincoln out- 8EVENTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Bette Bunting. Virginia Bedford. Audrey Paluck, Leana Grussing. scored the Wildcats 48-40 and Canton went on to top the Wildcats for third place. The Lightweights are proud to have in their possession the fourth place trophy of the State of Illinois. Bruce Gruben was selected on the all-tourna- ment team at Fairmont and received a trophy. The team members elected Douglas Davis as the player who contributed the most to the success of the team and his name will be engraved on the Most Valuable Player Trophy. Richard Russell was elected by his team mem bers as the honorary captain of the Junior High School squad of 1953-54. GRADE SCHOOL BASKETBALL TROPHIES—1954 Championship Trophy—State Sectional, lightweight division: Fourth Place Trophy of the State of Illinois; Championship Trophy from Minooka Tournament; Third Place Trophy, State Sectional, heavyweight division. Individual trophy won by Bruce Gruben not pictured. 80 Basketball LIGHTWEIGHT TEAM Elwyn Wood, manager; James Chaplin. James Ferguson, Coach Alfred Kranz, Richard Russell. Florian Chwasz, William Erickson, manager. Standing: Paul Clarkson. Ronald Dewar. Thomas Easton, Robert Milligan, Charles Zim- merman. Patrick Dixon. Lightweights State Sectional Plainfield 32 Morris 33 Plainfield 37 Mooseheart 29 Plainfield 32 Braidwood 35 Plainfield 15 Farragut 48 Plainfield 29 Braidwood 40 Plainfield 32 Chaney 31 Plainfield 23 Minooka 28 State Lightweight Tournament East Aurora Tournament Plainfield 46 Farragut 44 Plainfield 26 Washington 58 Plainfield 46 Williams Military 20 Plainfield 20 East Aurora 31 Plainfield 29 Kelvin Grove 28 Championship Minooka Tournament State Finals Plainfield 44 Channahon 16 Plainfield 33 Virden 30 Plainfield 59 Wilmington 34 Plainfield 42 Mount Vernon 41 Plainfield 45 Minooka 38 Plainfield 40 Lincoln 48 Championsh Plainfield 36 Canton 56 B Team Varsity Plainfield 49 East Aurora 42 Plainfield 48 Morris 47 Plainfield 16 Central (Joliet) 1 Plainfield 30 Braidwood 23 Plainfield 34 Braidwood 32 Plainfield 33 Farragut 60 Fairmont Tournament Plainfield 37 East Aurora 36 Plainfield 33 Argo 25 Plainfield 37 Minooka 29 Plainfield 28 St. Dennis 35 81 Basketbal B TEAM Left to right. Seated: Richard Taylor, manager; Brian Wood, Bruce Gruben, Coach Wayne Stevenson, Norman Heiman, John Berst, Coach Alfred Kranz. Standing: Douglas Brian. Wayne Schieber, Arthur Gumitz. James Sebby. David Needham. VARSITY TEAM Left to right. Seated: Charles Zimmerman, Melvin Arbeiter, Barry Bronk. Douglas Davis. Arthur Gumitz. Robert Milligan, Ronald Dewar. Standing: Elwyn Wood, manager; James Chaplin, James Ferguson, Coach Alfred Kranz. Richard Russell, Florian Chwasz, William Erickson, manager. 82 Girls Athletic Association JUNIOR DIVISION Left to right, Front row: Lavonne Ferguson. Peggy Ann Dixon. Karla Peterson, Vivian McMullin. Patricia Warner, Joan Green, Mary Lou Irwin, Rebecca Hoeltzel, Cathleen Chwasz. Second row: Marjorie Schmars, Carolyn Parks, Kay Reed, Sandra Wysock, Kathleen Bom- ba saro, Alice Ferguson, Penny Hamilton, Judith Brewer. Judith Evans. Jane Culbertson, Mary Balstrode, Paulette Weihofen, Ann Kelly. Laurenda Rieser, Kathleen Hogan, Laurel Anne Kelley, Lila Kenyon. Third row: Karen Yagac, Judith Hill, Jean Mauer, Laurie Glasgow, Elizabeth Bryant, Patricia Widup, Margaret Jennings, Linda Lou Hyte, Audrey Paluck, Judith Pilcher, Kay Townill, Carol Kenyon, Sandra Hadfield, Karen Bombasaro, Miss Corinne Tibbetts, adviser. Fourth row: Karen Aschman. Nancy Hoosline, Bonnie Herath. Doris Fleming, Geraldine Rutten, Elizabeth Stafford, Lenore Funk, Judith Hill, Judith Stafford, Judy Ann Rutten, Gloria Brown, Virginia Taylor, Lois Lembke, Barbara Conklin. The Jr. G.A.A. meets in two groups, the fifth and sixth grades and the seventh and eighth grades. Each group meets twice a month for various activities. Of- ficers for each group are seated in the front row. Many a foot was almost shaken off to the tune of the Making Decorations k r the Square Dance ''Irish Washerwoman Seated: Barbara Conklin, Lenore Funk, Judy Ann Rutten, Karen Aschman. Standing: Karen Bombasaro and Margaret Ward. 83 Sixth Grade Left to right, Top row: Mary Balstrode, Betty Beebe, Judith Brewer, Paul Clarkson, James D’Amico. Dean Dixon. Second row: Peggy Ann Dixon, George Eaton, David Fleming, Laurel Goodsell, Evelyn Gregorich, Richard Gruben. Third row: Carol Sue Hedtcke, Judith Hill, Garry Keene. Raymond Kelly, Roxanne Lantz, Lynda Lietzow. Fourth row: Wendelle Mayfield, Daniel Moreno, Carolyn Parks, LeRoy Pemble, Sandra Platt. Kay Reed. Fifth row: Suzanne Roman. William Shega, Thomas Sowa, Helen Ward. Gerald Weller. Brian Wood. Sixth row: Norma Zbacnik. Teacher: Mrs. Margaret Blake. Not pictured: Judith Brookman, Ronald Pemble. 84 Sixth Grade Left to right. Top row: Carl Anderson, Donald Barrett, Duane Bill, Richard Butterbach, James Colwell, David Crawford. Second row: Mary Lee Davis, Terrance Drauden, Robert Fowler, Bruce Gruben, Janet Harms, Arthur Hiller. Third row. Garrett Johnson, Kenneth Keister, Ann Kelly, Kenneth Lambert, Richard Lar- sen, Eileen McCloud. Fourth row: Duane Morgan, Judith Pearson, Harold Pemble, Michael Pumphrey, James Reeves. Laurenda Rieser. Fifth row: Thomas Ruffing. Judith Severson, Glenn Wadsworth. Suzanne Weigand. Paul- ette Weihofen, Carol Wilson. Sixth row: Madeline Yagac. Teacher: Miss Rita Evans. Not pictured: Jane Klein. 85 Sixth Grade Left to right, Top row: Kathleen Bombasaro, Douglas Brian. Sharon Bronk, Larry Covill, Lavonne Ferguson. Second row: Richard Fisher, Laurie Glasgow. Sandra Graham, Kathleen Hogan, Edgar Jennings. Third row: Noel Jensen, Mary Sue Jett, Rodger Judy. Ronald Kaatz, Brian Kasch. Fourth row: Laurel Anne Kelley, James Lang, Jean Mauer, Lynn Munroe, David Needham. Fifth row: Margaret Schmars, Diane Sheridan, Donald Smiley, Karen Van Horn. Roberta Van Horn. Sixth row: Murley Weller. Joy Wright, Sandra Wysock. Teacher: Mrs. Cecile Scott. 87 Fifth Grade Left to right. Top row: Sally Bedford. Robert Birkett. Bonnie Brands, Dorothy Brown, Eliza- beth Bryant, Carole Cavanaugh. Second row: Edward Clark, Lawrence Davis, Alice Ferguson, Douglas Flagg. James Gessing, Thomas Graham. Third row: Larry Grommon, Jane Harms, Charlene Hartman, James Hill, Patrick Horan, Margaret Jennings. Fourth row: Lila Kenyon, Nancy Linder, Jean McCarthy, Gerald Miller, John Neef, Curtis Patzka. Fifth row: Walter Rutten, Mary Kay Smith, Charles Stansberry, John Swaney, Suzanne Theobald, Roger Therrien. Sixth row: Robert Uhde, Carol Ward, Patricia Widup. Kenneth Williams, Donna Zink. Teacher: Mrs. Cornelia Jensen. Not pictured: Roberta Brook man. 88 Fifth Grade Left to right, Top row: Janet Bill, Elaine Boughton. Steven Bronk, Judith Brown, William Busch, Robert Cissne. Second row: Jane Alice Culbertson, Judith Evans, John Fiddyment, Roger Frieh, James Gra- ham, Linda Greene. Third row: Penny Hamilton, James Harris, Kay Hewlett, Rebecca Hoeltzel, Irene Holt, Mary Lou Irwin. Fourth row: Robert Kmetz, Wayne Leupold, Stephen Mayfield, Thomas Melhom, Angelo Nazos, Frank Patzka. Fifth row: David Peterson, Susan Puthoff, Sharon Schutt, Bruce Smith, Nancy Staehling, Wayne Teufer. Sixth row: Martha Tunell, Roger Varley, James White, June Williams, Phyllis Yarbrough. Teacher: Mrs. Georgia Patten. 89 Fifth Grade Left to right, Top row: Patricia Auld, John Bertino, Joseph Bootz, Robert Breckling, Jean Brown, Charles Burgess. Second row: Cathleen Chwasz. LeRoy Corp, William Drauden, Larry Ferguson. Grace Frazier, James Goebel. Third row: Jack Graves. Franklin Haglund, Bonnie Harris, George Hayes. Brent Huston, Norbet Knippen. Fourth row: Stanley Lantz. Terry Lowery, John McCulley, Jerry Milligan, Patricia Parks, Lynn Pemble. Fifth Row: James Pumphrey, Ricardo Rodugulz, Jo Anne Shepherd, Andrea Sowa, Carla Stewart, Sandra Thomson. Sixth row: Delfina Villareal, Mark Wallin, Judith Werner, Sterling Wilkinson, El Wanda Yarbrough. Teacher: Mrs. Clara Sebby. 91 Fourth Grade Left to right. Top row: James Bloodgood, Jerome Brands, Joyce Bundy. Jeanne Clegg, David Davis, Kent Dew. Second row: Timothy Dixon, Gail Eaton, Daniel Fay, James Foran, Regina George, Richard Graham. Third row: Richard Hadfield, Thomas Hernandez, Paul Hyte, Ruth Katzin, Thomas Kiedaisch, Patricia Lambert. Fourth row: Robert McAlpine. Rose Ann Mauer, William Mehaffey, Carmela Myers, Ruth Oldfield, DeLane Overman. Fifth row: Gerald Platt, Joseph Quaresima, Charlene Rieser, Carol Rockenbach, Pamela Sand vail, Judy Ann Schempf. Sixth row: Otto Sebby, Sue Anne Smiley, Linda Stahl, Mary Ann Taylor, Janice Van Horn, Dennis Whalen. Seventh row: Dale Wright. Teacher: Mrs. Margaret Parks. Not pictured: Wanda Alstott, Warren Latham. Marguerite Hands. 92 Fourth Grade Loft to right. Top row: Alice Auld, Gerald Boucher, Eileen Brock- way. Judith Cavanaugh. Daniel Davis. Roger Dewar. Second row: Raymond Fiday. Marilyn Foss. Kathie Glasgow, Carol Gregorich, Thomas Hayes. Brian Homerding. Third row: Elaine Jones. Raymond Jones, James Kemmerer, Robert Langthome, Georgia Lockwood. Alverta Macaluso. Fourth row: Diane Mauer, Karen Mings, Donna Obst, Terrence O'Leary, Gary Pemble, William Piner. Fifth row: Kathleen Pubentz, Susan Raddatz, J. William Riggs, Georgianna Rossmiller, Terry Russell. Shirley Rutherford. Sixth row: Jane Schieber, Charles Schrader. Karen Smith. Susan Snook, William Taylor, Kenneth Vollmer. Seventh row: Robert Whitley. Teacher: Mrs. Edna Pennington. Not pictured: Bernardino Villarreal. Thomas Knippen. 93 Third Grade Left to right, top row: Robert Aulabaugh, Wayne Brewer, Ruth Ann Burke, James Butter- bach. Phyllis Clark, James Coleman. Second row: Thomas Corzan, Elizabeth Declue, Richard Eldred, Ronnie Evans, Patricia Flagg, Mary Anne Foran. Third row: David George. Catherine Graham. Roger Haglund, Julia Heitzman, Susan Hensel, Robert Hild. Fourth row: Lawrence Hinken. Roberta Irwin, Hannah Johnson, James Johnson, Ramona Kaatz, Jane Kelly. Fifth row: Stephen Kent. Larry Kinley, Sue Ellen Klein, Mary Lang, Robert Uetzow, Victoria Mayfield. f.ixth row: Emery Miller. Betty Jane Puthoff. Janice Rauworth, Robert Severson, Renee Sherman. Mary Jacque Sloter. 95 Third Grade Left to right. Top row: Mary Lou Stafford, Vickey Jeanne Thompson, John Townill, Carla Whitesel, Margaret Wood. Sandra Yarbrough. Second row: William Zimmer, Robert Zink. Teacher: Mrs. Dorothy Klein. Not pictured: Patricia Corum. Bottom of page: Teacher: Mrs. Jean McMillin. Joan Auld. Elmer Birkett, Elizabeth Blood- good, Leroy Brody, Marilyn Brown, Catherine Busch. 96 Third Grade Left to right, Top row: James Cavanaugh, Allen Corp, James Davis. Sharon Ferguson. James Findlay. Betty Lou Frazier. Second row: David Harshbarger. Marcia Hartman. Holly Herath. James Highley. Gregory Hoeltzel, Holly Hoosline. Third row: Mary Lou Johnson, Steven Judy, Daryl Keene, Karen Keeney, Wayne Kickels, Elizabeth Kmetz. Fourth row: Clifford Lemke. Earline Ullibridge, Dale Mayfield, Susan Needham, Mary Peterson, Rose Ann Quaresima. Fifth row: Peter Rutten, Sue Ann Sauvageau, Paula Smith. Sally Smith. Raymond Spang ler, Gordon Swaney. Sixth row: James Uhde, Diane Webb. Judy Wilkening, Carol Wilkinson. Marie Zembrzuski. Errol Zimmerman. Not pictured: Beatrice Downing. Allan Leahigh, Judith Shepherd. 97 Second Grade Loft to right. Top row: Sandra Bishop. Patricia Cavanaugh. Ronald Collen, Sherry Croai, John Delmastro. Second row: Randy Dewar, William Duffus, Judith Eichelberger. Patricia Frazier. Susan Fred. Third row: Susan Goist, Gilbert Haire. Paul Harris, Robert Hill. Dennis Jett. Fourth row: Kenneth Kiedaisch, Curtis Krueger, James Madison. William Overman. Dianne Pemble. Fifth row: Jennifer Raddatz, Marian Rutten. Roger Sebby. Roy Spangler, David Stevenson. Sixth row: Nickey Thompson. Richard Webb, James Weller, Diane Whitman. Teacher Mrs. Jennie Lou Williams. Not pictured: Joseph Bradley, Theodore Overcash, Roger Rollins. William Schutt, Arilia Villarreal. Gary Whitlow. 99 Second Grade Left to right. Top row: Karin Anderson, Sandra Beck, Marjorie Bootz, Beverly Brands, Carl Chapman. Michael Collins. Second row: Linda D’Amico, Lynora Dennis, Maureen Dixon, Sharon Duchene, Ronald Erickson, William Fouser. Third row: Mary Lowell Gessing, Jill Gonda, David Gruben, Anna Harkis, Ray Hernandez, Robert Horan. Fourth row: Daniel Kelly, Anita Klett, Sharon Limbaugh. Sharon Mauer. Gary Morgan, Thomas Needham. Fifth row: Phyllis Parks, Richard Prey, Donna Reitz, Karen Schaubel, Sharon Schumacher, Cheryl Sebby. Sixth row: Michael Sheridan, James Stettler, Holly Van Horn, Jacqueline Weese, David Wer- ner. Teacher: Mrs. Ruth Chidsey. Not pictured: Alicia Moreno. 100 Second Grade Left to right. Top row: Robert Arbeiter, Marcia Balstrode, Richard Boucher, Marjorie Cary, Cynthia Cissne, Judith Chrossfield. Second row: Duncan Conklin, William Dew, Gerald Drauden, Sandra Drauden, Edward Eichelberger. Barbara Fay. Third row: Ralph Fugett, Timothy Gentry, Alan Glasscock, Robert Graham, Jerry Ham- ilton, Teresita Hartman. Fourth row: Patricia Kelley, Eileen Kenyon, Joyce Klett. Scott Lowtwait, Joan McNett, Judith McNett. Fifth row. Pamela Parks, Linda Pubentz, John Rutherford, Edward Schrader, Walter Severson. Jean Taylor. Sixth row: Neil Warner, Janice Weinhold, E. Frank White. Linda Wood. Frank Zbacnik. Teacher: Mrs. Elaine Madison. 101 First Grade Left to right. Top row: Kerry Aulabaugh. Rose Marie Bedford, Ronald Boese. James Brewer, Julie Bundy, William Clark, Mary Collins. Second row: David Curtis, Marilyn Dew, Georgia Eich, Charles Flagg. Thomas Gallagher, William Ham, Cathy Harkis. Third row: Charlene Heikkila, Grace Hosterman. Ricky Huckfeldt, James Jennings, Martha Katzin, Linda Kluck. Keith Krueger. Fourth row: Virginia Linder. Donald Lindstrom, Beverly McCall, Darryl Miersch, Richard Minnick, Ronald Moeller, Donna Needham. Fifth row: James Ozbolt. Merry An Piner, Roberta Raddatz. Clifton Reeves. Burton Saxon, Karen Schroeder, Jo Anne Sebby. Sixth row: Sharon Severson. Barbara Sievert, Jerry Sue Sloter, Ronald Smith. Deborah Stonich. Terrence Thompson, Ann Wallin. Seventh row: Earl Wood. Teacher: Mrs. Lorraine Morris. Not pictured: Marguerite Rodriquez, Elena Villareal, Karen Wedic, Nora Hand. 103 First Grade Loft to right. Top row: Joanne Annis, Irma Auld, Sandra Bonder, Judith Ann Boughton. Androa Brock way. Sharon Brody, William Button. Second row: John Clegg, Daleann Colwell. Donald Dixon, Linda Eichelberger, Gary Ewing. Gary Ferguson, David Fletcher. Third row: Gerald Goto, Phyllis Hamilton, Delores Hernandez. Christine Huston. Bruce Johnson, James Kelly, Stephanie Krebs. Fourth row: Eva Mae Lillibridge, Donald Lowtwait, Susan Marshall, Laura Kay Miller, David Mueller. Jalayne Neef, Walter Obman. Fifth row: Lawrence Oldfield, Ronald Pruss, Barbara Rauworth, Sandra Sue Scent. Judith Schrader. Raymond Sebby, Bruce Shiffer. Sixth row: Diane Simmen, David Swaney, Ross Swaney, Carol Thomson, Diane Ward. Geraldine Wheeler. Teacher: Miss Mary Cosgrove. Not pictured: Thomas Davis, Marilyn Leahigh, Susan Tonyan, Elida Villareal, Robert Zimmer. 104 First Grade Left to right. Top row: Kathleen Apgar, Suzanne Bartz, Ruth Ann Bleck. Ronald Bre- lovitz, David Brown, Terrence Cavanaugh, John Cofer. Second row: Mary Deimastro, Linda Downing, Russell Engstrom, Dale Fatlan, Melvin Ferguson, Barbara Fowler, Steven Hall. Third row: Michael Hanson, Joseph Harms, Randall Heinz, Margie Irwin, Nancy Jones, John Kaatz, Mary Kilboume. Fourth row: Diana Krueger. Dennis Limbaugh, Sharon Kay Lyons, Ross Mayfield, Carl Minnick. Richard Myers, Richard Newton. Fifth Row: Margaret O'Rourke, Patricia Peterson. Suzanne Pumphrey, Charles Rapp, Lester Schiek, Kathryn Sedlacek, Harriett Shull. Sixth row: Melvin Smith, Arthur Stafford, George Thompson. David Tuneil. Barbara Webb. Elizabeth Widup. Teacher: Miss Luella Meek. Not pictured: Sandra Borchardt, David Lammers, Charles Schultz. 105 Kindergarten, Morning Class Left to right, Top row: Douglas Apgar, Ronald Bishop, Paula Bolte, Mary Catherine Bourne, Thomas Bramscher, Roger Brown, Terry Brown. Second row. Madeline Chamberlin, Leo Crossfield, Sandra Collins, Charles Danielson. John Daykin. James Dickerson, Robert Drauden. Third row: Robert Engle, Diane Fay, Joanne Feldes, Carol Fugett, Judith Goto, Jade Gonda. David Goss. Fourth row: Patricia Graham, Janet Greger, Kathryn Haffer, Kenneth Haglund, Robert Ham, Charles Harris. Patricia Hedtcke. Fifth row: Theresa Heinz, John Hinken, Terry Hollingsworth, Larry Johnson, Paul Kelly, David Kelty, Patricia Kramer. Sixth row: Gary Larson, Kathleen Laufer, Richard Lietzow, John Lindsay, Joyce Lind- strom, Paula Magnuson, Gary Moeller. 107 Kindergarten, Morning Class Left to right. Top row: Kathy Mowrer, Richard Olson, Robert Parks, Susan Pubentz, Sheryl Robbins. LeRoy Sebby, Robert Sedlacek. Second row: Debra Stevenson, Jack Stoner, Robert Swanson. Terry Webb, Karen Yearick. Not pictured: Bryan Jones. Kindergarten, Afternoon Class Teachers: Mrs. Lois Krebs and Mrs. Bonnie McBeth. Joan Amorosi. Carolyn Boughton, James Brandolino, Beverly Brittan, JoAnn Carlson, Barbara Cary, John Cherry, Mathew Dickerson. 108 Kindergarten, Afternoon Class Loft to right. Top row: Bruce Drauden, Patricia Eldred. Sylvia Foran, Jonathan Fred. Allen Graham, Patricia Graham, Dorothy Graves. Second row: Sharon Haire, Betty Harris, John Harris, Warren Harshbarger, Alfred Hartman, Gertrude Harzheim, John Heitzman. Third row: Richard Herron, George Hoeltzel, Mary Jane Hosterman, Jerome Jennings. Ronald Karsten. Barbara Kinzler, June Lillibridge. Fourth row: Victoria Lowery, Richard Madison. Douglas Mauer. Ronald Miller, Sally Miller, Patricia Moore, Mary Alice Overman. Fifth row: James Peterson, James Puthoff, William Reeves, Timothy Rutten, Sandra Selfridge. Bradley Shiffer, David Stettler. Sixth row: Patricia Thompson, Andrea Van Horn, Ronald Varley, Ronald Weiman. Joseph Weinhold, Barbara Weller, Michael Wiegand. 109 Building Custodians Left to right: William Spencer, Roy Pennington. Not pictured: James Bundy, Ellsworth Bundy. Bus Drivers Left to right: Roy Sebby. Charles Pottorff, William Zimmerman, George Fisher, Louis Booth, Charles Bonifas. Not pictured: Robert Pottorff, Eugene Rossmiller. It seems very fitting to close this 1954 PLAINSMAN with a tribute to our bus drivers, who for thirty years have traveled the byways and highways to bring our students safely to the schools at the Crossroads of America. ill Congratulations To The Class of 1954 LeKander Insurance Agency 605 Illinois Street Plainfield 6391 Insurance of All Kinds Carol Townill and Susie Miller add “Pep” to their grocery order at LAUFER’S FOOD MART Yes, we’ll take out those spots,” say Mr. and Mrs. Houle to Mary Crawford and Donna Sage at the PLAINFIELD DRY CLEANERS Compliments of HARRINGTON STUDIOS Barber Building Joliet, Illinois JIM STEPHENSON Photographer for THE PLAINSMAN Congratulations to the Class of 54 THE BOSTON STORE Joliet Owned — Joliet Operated We Always Have Time To Be Friendly” At the HOMETOWN APPLIANCE STORE, Don Pennington shows the latest in television sets At DIXON’S STORE, Eddie Wysock shows Dan Hogan what the well dressed man will wear in ’54 Compliments of Compliments of THE ENTERPRISE Central States Steel Erectors Plainfield's Community Newspaper William D. Palmer Plainfield, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Howieson Publishers Phone 6621 Congratulations Best Wishes to to the Class of ’54 Class of 1954 WARD ELECTRIC COMPANY Power Wiring House Wiring RANDY'S Pole Line Construction FROZEN Phone 2861 STEAKS Plainfield, Illinois Roy Sebby of the PHILLIPS 66 SERVICE STATION extends congratulations to the class of 1954 Congratulations to the Class of 1954 PLAINFIELD LIONS CLUB Tom Sacco and Lowell Golliher prepare for spring by purchasing fishing tackle and baseball equipment at the JONES’ HARDWARE STORE Norma Harms and Janet Zimmerman model the latest in sportswear at the A. C. STEINER DRESS SHOP Congratulations To the Class of 1954 From THE SOFT FLOW COMPANY ROBERT NEEDHAM 603 Lockport Street Plainfield, Illinois Phone 2611 PATRONS Dr. Bruce Wallin, M.D. Dr. T. J. Wolgemuth, D.D.S. Dr. C. C. Dodge, D.D.S. Louis Booth, Florist When You Have Overnight Company and Your House Is Too Small — Call SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTEL PLAINFIELD 7-9301 On Route 30 Skip Davis and Dan Hogan examine a tire at REICHERT’S Standard Service Station Three more cokes,” say the boys to Norma Hart at BURKE’S REXALL DRUGSTORE RO-JO NUT CO. Congratulations to the Class 718 Bartlett of ’54 Plainfield, Illinois ELECTRIC PARK Phone Plainfield 4931 SKATING RINK Ray H. Berst, Manager and Owner Mr. and Mrs. George Kosnick Best of Luck to BURBANK FLOWER HOUSE The Class of ’54 Everything in Flowers Foliage, Plants and Pottery Jack’s Press, Inc. 755-59 Ruby St., Joliet, Illinois Plainfield, Illinois Phone 3-3032 Phone 7-1751 Gene Tezak Ralph Drumm Joliet 6-6643 Plainfield 5141 Judy Snook and Rose Bough ton admire the beautiful plants at RUTTEN’S GREENHOUSE “Leave the ears,” say the boys at KELLY’S BARBER SHOP Jackie and Donna select their groceries at SAGE’S GROCERY STORE Al Rigoni shouts, “Fill ’er up” to Don Kinley at RUSSELL’S Standard Service Station Tom learns that the best household pet is a talking parakeet from HEIMAN’S AVIARIES Lucy Ward, Bud Hamilton, and Jo Bidner learn about the MICHIGAN-WISCONSIN PIPE LINE COMPANY Congratulations Class of 1954 CASH CARRY LUMBER CO. Your Friendly Lumber Merchant” 816 Gardner Street Joliet, Illinois Joliet Phone Plainfield Phone 4241 7-1351 Congratulations Class of 1954 Compliments of WILL-DUPAGE SERVICE CO. TONY'S STANDARD SERVICE Petroleum Products Routes 126 and JO Joliet Plainfield Peotone Wheaton Plainfield, Illinois Owner - Henry Gans A group of Plainfield students study the menu at the ESQUIRE RESTAURANT while Jim Yahnke takes their order Congratulations to the Class of 1954 Joliet Herald-News JOLIET, ILLINOIS Bill Zimmerman shows the latest in picnic equipment at the FIRESTONE STORE Annabelle Byerley and Carolyn Mauer make a selection from the fine choice of meats at the ECONOMY GROCERY STORE “Save for the future,” Mr. Hild advises Dan and Albert at the PLAINFIELD NATIONAL BANK Best Wishes to the Class of '54 Plainfield National Bank OFFICERS Earl H. Van Dyke.......................President R. E. Engstrom........Vice President and Cashier R. W. Hill.....................Assistant Cashier Louise E. Hartong..............Assistant Cashier Duane E. Hild..................Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS Reese L. Birkett R. E. Engstrom Harry D. Patterson Zerrell Lockwood E. H. Van Dyke C. C. Van Horn Murley J. Wheeler We Are a Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve System An after school coke at KREBS’ DRUGSTORE Jim Rutter) and Jack Kruimviede examine the aluminum silo tops at the RAILOC COMPANY Telephones 2161 - 2171 - 2181 Plainfield Grain Co. GRAIN, COAL, FEED, LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIAL ELEVATORS AND YARDS AT PLAINFIELD - FRONTENAC - CATON FARM NORMANTOWN - WOLF’S CROSSING Don Kinley gives grandfather, Floyd Worst, a haircut at the LINCOLN WAY BARBER SHOP Alan Fisher checks on insurance polices at VAN DYKE and BAYLES INSURANCE AGENCY For prompt and courteous service, stop at BLECK’S Texaco Station and Coffee Shop Students admire the 1954 Ford at the FORD MOTOR SALES “This is furniture of quality,” says Wilbur Luce to Annabelle Byerley and Jacquelyn Schoob at the LUCE FURNITURE STORE Employees of the PLAINFIELD IMPLEMENT COMPANY explain the many uses of the Farmall to Albert Rigoni Newkirk Transit Mix Inc. READY-MIX CONCRETE 720 N. Collins St. Joliet, Illinois Phones 5524-2-8491 IN AURORA Fox Valley Transit Mix Inc. 698 Terry Ave. Aurora, Illinois Phones 5238 - 8311 IN NAPERVILLE West Suburban Transit Mix Inc. Phone 1560 515 Spring St. Naperville, Illinois “Soup-r-juice,” says Helen Ambrus to the crowd at the back table at OWEN’S CAFE Al Lien services Clyde Avery’s car at BRILLIANT BRONZE STATION It’s a tie for Dad at the McMULLIN DRY GOODS STORE Albert Covili and Jim Rutten select a TV set from GARLAND GRIZELL Judy and Sonja selecting bunnies for the small fry at FUNAI’S FIVE and TEN CENT STORE The high school crowd give their orders at STEVE and DOT’S COFFEE SHOP BEST WISHES TO THE p GRADUATES 1 H GEORGE KLING 9 LIVESTOCK TRANSFER 5 S Also 4 LIMESTONE HAULED AND SPREAD Phone 3214 R.F.D. 1, Plainfield, Illinois Compliments of the ILLINOIS BOX AND CRATE CO. PHONE PLAINFIELD 811 CENTER STREET 2351 or 2361 PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1954 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 Congratulations CLASS OF 1954 GRAVEN IMPLEMENT COMPANY FARM EQUIPMENT OF ALL KINDS SALES AND SERVICE Office Phone 3 521 Residence Phone 6471 BARRETTS 103rd- l eoft Barretts extend greetings to the faculty and students of Plainfield High, and an invitation to our store. Whether you want Paint, Tools, Elec- trical Supplies, Kitchen Equipment, Sporting Goods, a Key Made, or just Tacks or Nails, you will find just what you want. Come in often. ETTS INCORPORATED JOLIET, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1954 HICK5CA5 THE ALL-PURPOSE FUEL FOX VALLEY HICKSGAS INC Phone 7-1161 — Plainfield, Illinois Congratulations to the Class of 1954 McELROY’S Chicken - Fish - Steak Dinners U.S. 30 Plainfield, Illinois Compliments of BOB MUSSELS SPORT SHOP Joliet’s Only Exclusive Sporting Goods Store Home of Rawlings, McGregor and Goldsmith Equipment Phone 2-764 1 20 W. Van Buren Joliet, Illinois DR. PEPPER BOTTLING CO. Bottlers and Distributors of Nationally Advertised Beverages Dr. Pepper, Hires Root Beer Nesbitt’s Orange Grapette Lemonette Polar Club Beverages W. E. GREY F. W. HENSEL Congratulations to the Class of 1954 FERD'S MOTOR SALES Chevrolet - Oldsmobile Phone 2021 Plainfield, Illinois Congratulations to the Class of 1954 A-CrCctrtrtrtrti Gordon K. Kent and Joseph A. Komar v0C' T,O o% Best Wishes to Class of 1954 S. E. CLEGG LANDSCAPING t Plainfield, Illinois Phone 3571 Box 27 Leroy and Helen Evergreens Trees Taylor Shrubs Lawns Best Wishes to the Class of ’54 DWYER’S READY MIX BRYANT ALUMINUM CONCRETE SALES CO. Cheaper — Stronger Reynolds Aluminum More Uniform Products Phone 7-1341 Tailor-Made for Your Job Plainfield, Illinois B. W. BRYANT Phone 7-1861 Best Wishes to the Class of ’54 For Your Future Happiness Make Certain Your Future Income Through Life Insurance C. F. Stansberry, Jr. C. L. U. Compliments of BERTHOLD-HANSON Cadillac Sales and Service Standard of the World” Aurora 70 South LaSalle Street Telephone 8723 Caton Farm Mill Feed Co. Custom Mixing and Grinding Feeds and Darling’s Fertilizer Sweet Lassy Swift’s Purina Service Our Specialty Owner, Robert Bronk Carlton F. Steigle 59 W. Clinton Street Joliet, Illinois Telephone 2-8347 • ••• Federal Land Bank Loans Farm Real Estate Farm Appraisals Farm Management Compliments of Joliet Conservatory of Music Complete Courses in All Branches of Music Dancing and Dramatic Art GEORGE V. HENDRICK Director Phone Joliet 2-0995 109 N. Chicago Street Best Wishes from McGrath office EQUIPMENT 25 E. Jefferson St. Joliet Exclusive Dealer for ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Compliments and Best Wishes of KELLY BROS. GARAGE 24 Hour Towing Service Phone 5611 or 5391 Compliments of FRED C. WICKE Manufacturers Distributors Sta-Dri Water Proofing Products Camp Sewage Treatment Chemicals Phones: Plainfield 6123 Joliet 2-8861 For Name of Nearest Dealer Plainfield Road, Route 1 Joliet, Illinois READ-ADLER Compliments of . V % V WS WV V NVNV W M U N R O E HATCHERY INSURANCE and BONDING 42 5 N. Chicago Street ' NV V V W V W VWV VW V V VW V W VVW V S’ Joliet, Illinois Phones Telephone—Joliet 5113 Plainfield 6961 Joliet 5353 Owner, Fred Munroe Congratulations to the Best Wishes of Class of ’54 £o uUcUf FOR REALLY BEAUTIFUL FUNERAL HOME CLEANING Quiet Homelike Chapel Complete Funeral Service Jlatlonaf Dial Opr. Joliet 2-083 5 m jLVNrH FURRIERS Sttutpe CHARLES SONNTAG Maurice Burgess - Less Wylie Edward Bush The Enterprise AMBULANCE SERVICE and 221 Herkimer Joliet Lincoln Way Barber Shop V - p££ --------- Best Wishes to the Class of '54 It has been a pleasure to work with your Yearbook Staff in the production of The 1954 Plainsman, the sixth annual issue of the Year book for Plainfield Schools, each of which we are proud to have produced. Through the wisdom in selection of themes for the various issues, excellence of materials and careful arrangement of same, coupled with our complete facilities and workmanship, your Books have received very high rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. We are constantly increasing our facilities, improving our methods of production, and have recently moved into larger quarters outside the business district, with ample parking space at all times. Everything in printing, from a visiting card to large Broadsides and Catalogs, from a single copy to thousands, are all handled with equal care. Printing processes include letterpress, offset and engraving. This Book was produced by offset process. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to your school. W Joliet Republican Printing Company 100-112 Bissel Street (Brewster Printing Co. Division) Joliet, Illinois 233 'Y r7' Plainfield at 'Na Village Oldest Settlement In County By LEA BORKON Plainfield, the crossroads of the nation’s two busiest highways, is steeped in historic lore. Long before U. S. 30 and U. S. 66 had their meeting place in the center of the village 10 miles west of Joliet Plainfield with its half-way” house was a welcomed Eight for stage coach travelers on the lone, rocky rutted road from Chicago to Ottawa. Plainfield is the oldest known community in Will County. And even when Chicago was nothing more than a forest edged swamp, Plainfield was a thriving settle- ment. Before the American Revolution it was inhabited as an Indian village by about 1,000 friendly Pottawatomies. WHERE THE wigwams once were are now tall granary elevators, a modem high school, inviting churches, ranch type homes and world-known manufacturers. There are at least two of the widely known manu- facturers. Wagner and Son makes miniature steam en- gines and trains which are sent around the world to amusement parks and museums. A1 Wagner is the owner and operator of the business, said to be the only one of its kind in this country. Another famous company is Railoc, one of only three concerns in the United States which manufactures silo heads for commercial use. PLAINFIELD also has the Illinois Box and Crate Co. In the midst of a bountiful farm area where the fields are level and productive, the village finds itself with a few modem day problems. Not the least of these is housing, according to Mayor Gordon Kent, who took office on May 4, 1953. New housing is being built on almost every avail- able piece of property,” he noted. BESIDES the lack of housing, Plainfield finds itself with a financial problem—how to operate the village and maintain the services without adequate funds. That’s why the village board is going to the voters to ask for approval on Nov. 14 of an increase in the general cor- porate tax levy. Plainfield has the lowest tax rate of any village in the county. Right now it is dependent on its police traffic fines for more than half of its income.” That fact is well known by many motorists who have been stopped at Plainfield by the alert police force man- ning the watch 24 hours a day. Particular emphasis is placed on the four-way stop sign comer of routes 66 and 30 where the Plainfield Community Consolidated school is located. Plainfield police want to keep their community safe for the children to cross the streets with- out fear of being run down by a speeding car or truck. GETTING BACK to the finances, the village board feels that when U. S. 66 is eventually by-passed around Plainfield in the next couple of years, as now planned WORLD-FAMOUS—The miniature steam engines designed ner, 65, are found around the world. Wagner and Son, at I which started from a hobby of Mr Wagner’s when he w shown here working on a reproduction of a civil war type General”, which is being rebuilt as an 18 60 class locomoth model. The reassembled model will be s ent to an amuseme completed. It takes from six to 18 months to design and (Herald-News photo.) ion's Crossroads' aunty's Oldest Settlement id built bv A1 Wag- nfield. is a business 0 years old. He is im locomotive “The from a 1900 class park in Texas when d such an engine. Section NEWS AGENCY—Mrs. Helen Taylor, left, has been the Plainfield distributor of The Herald-News for the past 25 years. Shown purchasing a paper from her is Floyd Worst, who has been in the barbe r shop business there for 52 years in the same shop started by his father, Albert, on Jan. 1, 1881. Mr. Worst remembers when busy U. S. 30, which passes by his barber shop, was nothing more than a gravel road bordered by plank walks. 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