Plainfield High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Plainfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1957 volume:

The editors proudly present to you this issue, PATHWAY TO DREAMS” 7J c amsman Published by PLAINFIELD CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 1957 Editors SANDRA TUNELL CHARLES CLARKSON Advisors DOROTHY LAMBERT ROSALIE SCHAPER Volume IX Ofe Veu Scfoof Our Dream becomes a f eafty April 1956, the road to the new school . . . On the way up . . . Dedication Seated, left to right: Lawrence Houle, Paul Montgomery, Fred Hadfield, Larry Burk, Richard Russell, Edward Niehus. Standing: Wayne Stevenson, coach Harvey Johnson, Luzern Richter, Douglas Thompson, Douglas Davis, Leslie Tauchen, manager; Paul Crafts, coach. Eight years ago under Mr. Niehus’ guidance these boys began their basket- ball careers. At this time the course was set, and in the spring of 1953, in grade school under the coaching of Mr. Brennan, they were the first team to ever become one of the Sweet Sixteen” of the state. In high school, Coach Stevenson carried on with their plans and today we have the first team to win the State District. We are proud of you—you certainly followed your dream. In recog- nition, it seems very fitting that this issue of dreams be dedicated to you. Superintendent o ScAooA WALTER G. NIEHUS, B.Ed., M.A.; Illinois State Normal University, University of Iowa, University of Wyoming. We take great pleasure in extending to you our sincere congratulations upon the completion of a new high school. For the second time in nine years it has been your duty to supervise the construction and the equipping of new buildings for Plainfield schools. We know the tasks were not easy. There were many hours of planning, and great demands made on your strength and personal life but, now, too, your dream is being fulfilled. It is a day of great importance and marks another milestone in the educational development of Plainfield. It offers the girls and boys of our community greater opportunities and advantages. Surely, it is with satisfaction and pride that you look upon this accomplishment. Our wish for you is success in all future dreams. JJnncipafs High School Principal GERALD H. REYNOLDS, B E., M S. Illinois State Normal University, University of Illi- nois, University of Michigan; Guidance Director, American History. umor High Principal DOROTHY M. LAMBERT Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Chicago Normal, Wheaton College, DePaul University, College of St. Francis; Junior High Mathe- matics. Elementary Principal ALFRED C. KRANZ, B.S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Lake For est College; High School Physiology. Tioarc of I ducation Left to right: Fred Munroe, C. F. Stansberry Jr., vice president; Dr. Bruce Wallin, Walter G. Niehus, superintendent; Richard I. Jones, president; Zerrell Lockwood, secretary; George Hadfield, and Robert Bronk. Many thanks to these men who have spent countless hours planning, working, and fulfilling their dreams for a new high school, and who have provided the best possible facilities for the students and teachers while completing this proj- ect. With the leadership of men like these, and the help of other local citizens, the generation of today will be better prepared to participate in the schools, churches, and government of tomorrow. MARIANNE RUTH ANDREW, B.A. Beloit College; Music, Grades One through Eight. WILMOT I. BIDNER, B.S. University of Illinois; Vocational Agriculture; F.F.A. Advisor. MARGARET BLAKE, B E. Illinois State Normal University, College of St. Fran- cis, Milwaukee State Teachers College, Pestalozzi Froe- bel Teachers College; Junior High Mathematics, Eng- lish, Literature and Spelling. RUTH CHIDSEY Joliet Junior College, College of St. Francis; Fifth Grade. PAUL V. CRAFTS. B E., M S. Illinois State Normal University, University of Colo- rado; Physical Education, General Science. PAULINE J. CULBERTSON, B E., M.A. Eastern Illinois State College, University of Illinois, University of Colorado, Colorado State College of Education; English II, Latin I and II, Library. NELLY FEENY, B.S. Valparaiso University, Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Joliet Junior College, DePaul University, Il- linois State Normal University; Junior High, History, Science. RUTH GAU, B.S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College; Girls' Physi- cal Education, grades 5-12 EDWIN H. GROH, B E., M S. Stevens Point Teachers College, River Falls Teachers College, University of Wisconsin; Biology, Chemistry, Physics. ZOE HOGAN DePaul University, Chicago Teachers College, College of St. Francis, National College of Education; First Grade. CORNELIA K. JENSEN Northern Illinois State Teachers College, University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin; Fifth Grade. WILLIAM L JOHNSTON. B.S., M S. Illinois State Normal University, Trinity College of Music at London, England, Llnivcrsity of Illinois; In strumental and Vocal Music. NANCY K. KENT. B.S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Northwestern University, Teachers College, Columbia University; Third Grade. DOROTHY KLEIN Illinois State Normal University, College of St. Francis; Third Grade. HELEN KLETT Joliet Junior College, Illinois State Normal, DePaul University; Sixth Grade. LOIS KREBS Stephens College; Third Grade. RAYMOND W. LIVINGSTON, B.S. University of Illinois, Illinois State Normal University; Physical Education Grades 5-8, Coach of Junior High Basketball, Science—Junior High. ELAINE L. MADISON, B.S. Stephens College, Joliet Junior College; Illinois State Normal University, Northwestern University; Second Grade. ROSA McARTHUR Kirksville State Normal, College of St. Francis, Illinois State Normal University; Junior High Literature, Spell- ing, English. BONNIE McBETH, B.S. Ohio State University, National College of Education; Kindergarten. JEAN McMILLIN Joliet Junior College, College of St. Francis; Junior High, Mathematics, Literature, Spelling. MART E. MITCHELL, B.S. Elmhurst College, Northern Illinois State College, Uni- versity of Illinois; High School Mathematics, Drivers Education. MARY NEEDHAM, B E. Northern Illinois State College; Third Grade. CAROL NELSON, B A. Cornell College; Second Grade. JUANITA NIEHUS, B.A. Lincoln College, Bradley University, Illinois State Nor- mal University; Algebra I, General Mathematics, World History. EVELYN A. OLSON Northern Illinois State College, Wheaton College, Con- cordia Teachers College, National College of Education; Kindergarten. SARA JO PARKER, B.A. Asbury College; Fourth Grade. MARGARET PARKS Joliet Junior College, University of Wisconsin, North Central College; Fourth Grade. PHYLLIS PARRISH, B.S. Iowa State College, University of Illinois; Home Eco- nomics. GEORGIA PATTEN, B E. Northern Illinois State College, College of St. Francis, Chicago University, Pestalozzi Froebel Teachers College; Fifth Grade. BETTY C. PA Western IllimJ Bookkeeping.i TERSON, B.S. State College; Shorthand, Typing, and JINGTON College, Northern Illinois State Teachers ege of St. Francis, Wheaton College; Fourth BARBARA RANSOM Hannibal LaGrange Junior College, University of Il- linois, Southwest Missouri State Teachers College; First Grade. EDITH RINEHART University of Illinois, Illinois State Normal University. Northern Illinois State Teachers College; First Grade. CAROLE DEE RINGFELT Joliet Junior College, Illinois State Normal University; Fourth Grade. HELEN E. RIX, B E. Joliet Junior College, Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Pestalozzi Froebel Teachers College; Junior High History, Geography, Science. LUELLA RUSSELL Western Illinois State College; First Grade. ROSALIE A. SCHAPER, B.A. Estherville Junior College, State University of Iowa; English III, IV, Spanish. MARIANNE SCOGGIN Art Institute of Chicago, Joliet Junior College, College of St. Francis; Junior High English, Art. JOHN W. SCOTT, B.A. North Central College, University of Illinois; English I and IV, Dramatics. N. CECILE SCOTT Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Joliet Junior College, College of St. Francis, University of Missouri; Sixth Grade. WAYNE C. STEVENSON. B.S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College; Civics, Prob- lems in American Democracy, Physical Education, Bas- ketball and Baseball Coach. ALBERT M. TRUMPY, B E., M S. University of Illinois, Illinois State Normal University, Bradley University; Industrial Arts, Football Coach. MARLENE WEBBER Joliet Junior College, Illinois State Normal University; Second Grade. JENNIE LOU WILLIAMS, B.M. Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Oklahoma Col lege for Women, Oklahoma University, College of St. Francis; Second Grade. RITA YAHNKE Western Illinois State College; Sixth Grade. DOROTHY C. PARKS, Secretary Joliet Junior College, Metropolitan Business College. Association of Plainfield Teachers ELAINE MADISON, President LUELLA RUSSELL, Secretary EDWIN GROH, Vice President RAYMOND LIVINGSTON, Treasurer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ruth Chidsey Paul Crafts Rosa McArthur Jean McMillin Margaret Parks Albert Trumpy 23uifcfing C usiocfians Left to right: James Bundy. ElswortK Bundy. Roy Pennington, Robert Needham, building engineer. 21 us 2) r oers Left to right: William Zimmerman. Louis E. Booth. Floyd Hensel. Albert Fisher. Ted Cans. Shelby Davis, Charles Bonifas. Eugene Rossmiller. George Fisher. C ) ass of ?J7 LUZERN A. RICHTER Class Treasurer 4; Band 1-4, Drum Major 3, 4, President 4; Play 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1-4. FLOWER MOTTO COLORS Tea rose The road to tomorrow leads through yesterday. Rose and Silver President Vice President DARYL C SMILEY Class Secretary 4; Plainsman 3, 4; Band 1-4; Sen- ior Play; Football 1. Manager 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 2, 4. EDWARD L. NIEHUS Class President 4; Plainsman 1-4; Fielder . 4;, Plays 2, 3, 4. Football 1, 2; Basketball 1-4; Basy' ball 1-4; Green and White Club 1, 2. Secretary MYRON P. RIESER Class Vice President 4; FFA 1,2; Band 1-4, Vice President 4; Chorus 1-4; Dance Band 3, 4; Plays 2, 3, 4; Football 1-3; Baseball 1, 2; Green and White Club 2. T reasurer c5 eniors STAN ANDOS FFA I, 2; Plays 3, 4; Football 2 CAROL L. BALSTRODE Class Treasurer 3; FHA 1 3; Future Nurses Club 4; GAA 1, 2, Vice President 3, President 4; Chorus 1-4; Student Council 3, 4; Play 2, Student Director 4; Librarian 2. EUGENE J. BOESE Football 1-4; Baseball 1-4. SANDRA G. BRIAN Plainsman 1-3; Fielder ' Parliamentarian 2, Sec President 3, Section gate from Illinois: 2-4. Editor 4; FHA 1, tarian 2, 3, Chapter ational Convention dele- 1-3; Junior Play; Librarian ROGER C. BRONK FFA 1, 2; Band 1-3; Football 1-4; Junior Play; Baseball 1, 2. LARRY D. BURK Band 1-4; Dance Band 2-4; Football 1-3: Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4: Green and White Club 1, 2. Class President 3, Class Treasurer 2; Plainsman 2, Assistant Ed- itor 3, Editor 4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Student Council 1, 2; Play 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Basketball Manager 1. 2; Baseball Man- ager 1, 2; Green and White Club 1, 2; Boys’ State 3; Fielder 2, 3- jsXNET DAVIS Hi; insman 1-4; FHA 1; Future Nurses Club 2. 3; GAA 1-3; Chorus lU; Senior Play; Librarian 4. RICHARD D. DAY Class President 1; FFA 1-4, Sentinel 4; Football 1-4; Baseball 3; Green and White Club 2. Seniors DONNA L. EVANS Plainsman I, V. Fielder 2; FHA 1-1; GAA sistant Librarian 2, Secretary 4; Chorus 1-4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Librarian I; Cheerleader 1-4. DAVID E. FERGUSON 3 (Transferred from Morris Community High School 2.) 0 BRUCE E. FLEMING Football 1-4; Basketball 1, V. Baseball 1-4; Green and White Club 1, 2. CAROL A. GARBELMAN FHA 1-4; Band 2-4; Chorus 1-4; Librarian 1-3. F. RICHARD GEORGE FFA 1-3; Chorus 2 4; Senior Play; Football 1; Boys' State 3; All-State Chorus 4. ROBERT W. GOIST r(r 'Jt 0- m FFA 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Basketball 1, 2. MARY F. GREEN Jf (XA j Fielder 4; FHA 2; Chorus 1, 2; Office aid, Mr. Reynolds. GEORGE F. HADFIELD Class President 2; FFA 1-4; Secretary 2, 4; Chorus 1-4; Senior Play; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Green and White Club 1. 2. SALLY L. HAMILTON Plainsman 1-3; Fielder 1, 2; Future Nurses 3, 4; GAA 1-3; Band 1-4, Librarian 3, 4; Chorus 1-4; Junior Play; Librarian 1, 2; Ma- jorette 2-4. LOIS L. HILLER Plainsman 3, 4; Fielder 4; FHA 1-4; GAA 1-4, Secretary 3; Chorus 1-3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Librarian 2-4; Sophomore Play; Office aid, Mr. Kranz. aSen ors JOHN E. HOGAN Band 1-4; Junior Play. LAWRENCE A. HOULE Band 1-4, Officer 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Football 1 4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Green and White Club 1, 2. BEVERLY JOHNSON (Transferred from Lock port Township High School 4); FHA 4; Future Nurses Gob 1-3,' GAA 1-4; ChorussaCi3; brarkin S-4,. HARVEY H. JOHNSON Senior Play; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Green and White Club 1, 2. DIANE M. KAMIN JL, (Transferred from Nazareth Academy 3) Plainsman 3, 4; GAA 3. Vice President 4; Chorus 4; Student Council, Vice President 4; Librarian 4. DONNA KEMMERER FHA 1-3; GAA 1-3; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Play 3, 4, (Transferred from Joliet Catholic High 2); Football 2-4; Basket- ball 2; Green and White Club 2;Baseball 4. WILBUR L. LEFFERS Class Secretary 3; Student Council 2; Football 2. JERRY L. LOCKWOOD Band 1-4; Dance Band 1-4; nior Plaf; Basketball 1-3. JAMES E. MAUER, Band 1; Football AUER U. 1-4; Basketball 1-4. Seniors Joyce a. McBride Class Vice President 2; Plainsman 3; Fielder 4; FHA 1 4; GAA 1 4; Chorus 1-4; Student Council 1, 3; Vice President 4; Play 4; Librarian 1-4; Office aid for Mr. Kranz PAUL H. MONTGOMERY Class Vice President 1; FFA l-4 Treasurer 3, 4 Basketball l-4cGrecn and White Club 1, 2. Football 1-4; KENNE' MUNROE FFA 1-4, Reporter 3, President 4; Chorus 4; Student Council 3, 4, President 4; Football 1-3. ANNE L. PALMER 1-4; FHA 1-4, Class Secretary 2; Chorus 1-4; FHA 1-4, Secretary 3, President 4; Future Nurses Club 3, 4; GAA 1-4, Sporthead 3, 4; Play 2, 3, 4. LENORE M. PALU Plainsman 2-4; Fielder 3, 4;-THA 1-4; GAA 1-4; Chorus 2, 3; Play 3, 4; Librarian 1-4; Homecoming Queen 4; Office aid fj Mr. Kranz. BETTY J. PILCHER FHA 1-4; GAA 1, 3, 4; Chorus 1 4; Perfect attendance all four years in high school. PATRICIA A. PUMPHREY Fielder 4; FHA 1-4; Play 4; Chorus 1 4; All-State Chorus 4. JAMES F. ROWLEY FFA 1-4; Band 1-4; Dance Band 4. Sen ors NORMAN E. STROPE A V] FFA 3. 4. LESLIE H. TAUCHEN Basketball Manager 1-4. b hu UGLAS THOMPSON DOUGLAS (Transferred from Joliet Catholic High School 2); Football 2, 3; Basketball 2-4; Baseball 2-4. SANDRA J. TUNELL Plainsman 1, 2, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; FHA 1, 2; Chorus 2-4; Senior Play. UDITH T. WRIGHT Class Secretary 1; Fielder 4; FHA 1-3; GAA 1-4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Play 3. 4; Alternate Cheerleader 3. JANET M. ZIMMERMAN Class Vice President 3; Plainsman 1, 2; Fielder 1-4; FHA 1-4, Treasurer 3; GAA 1, Secretary, Treasurer 2; Chorus 1-4; Student Council 1. Secretary 2; Play 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4; Girls’ State 3; All-State Chorus 4. BARBARA J. ZUPANCIC Plainsman 4; Fielder 4; FHA 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Senior Play 4. Picture at the right Seated: Miss Scha- per, Mr. Scott. Standing: Edward Nie- hus, Luzern Richter, Myron Rieser, Daryl Smiley. 7 ie History of t ie ( ass of 1957 by Sandra Brian Let us turn back the pages of our memory book, Seniors, and dream of days gone by. Each of these days is gone forever; nary a one can ever return. We cannot undo any of the history we have made during our four wonderful years of P.H.S. As a house is not a home unless the family in it makes it such, so it is with a school. We have contributed in a small way in making this a school of one great, big, happy family, not just a square brick building. Our school in this small, country town is made up of not only readin', writin' and 'rithmetic, but also sports, extracurricular activities, and friends. September, 1953, was a month we’ll never forget. I'm sure. We, numbering fifty- three, started our freshman year off with a big bang! Limburger cheese, rotten tomatoes, bright, red lipstick, and cheap perfume were some of the items necessary to initiate us. What did we ever do to deserve that? After a day of wearing peculiar clothing, bowing to upperclassmen, and toting other students' books to classes, and an evening called a senior welcome, we were full-fledged students of P.H.S. That year we joined all kinds of clubs. Donna Evans represented our class as a cheerleader, while Harvey Johnson was a member of the football varsity squad. Class officers elected were: Richard Day, President; Paul Montgomery, Vice President; and Judith Wright, Secretary-Treasurer. We certainly did more partying and less studying that year than an other, as our records now indicate. Nevertheless, our Freshman year is the one that will probably be remembered the longest of any other. It seemed like no time until we were Sophomores. The time certainly began to fly, now. Class officers elected were: Fred Hadfield, President; Joyce McBride, Vice Presi- dent; Anne Palmer, Secretary; and Chic Clarkson, Treasurer. Our Fresh-Soph basket- ball team was the conference champion that year. Check your hat and coat with us,” was the familiar cry of us Sophomores in the cloak room where for only a dime you could safely check your things for any sort of activity being carried on in the gym, from wrestling matches to formal dances. We Sophomores, with a little bit of Ireland in us, sponsored an all-school party in honor of St. Patrick’s day, March 17. Because we had enjoyed reading Julius Caesar in English, a Roman banquet was put on by part of our group. Even girls decorated in Roman costumes added to the atmosphere. On to our busy, busy Junior year— Money, money, money, was our cry—and did we work for it! Concessions at football and basketball games, and other school activities helped increase our treasury. Our work paid off in the end, however, when on the romantic night of May 18 dreamy-eyed Juniors and Seniors attended our Prom entitled, Symphony of a Starry Night. The gym was beautifully decorated in midnight blue and silver, with glittering stars hanging from our crepe-paper sky. A memorable night for us and the honored graduating class. Also during our busy Junior year, we gave a very successful play called, Maudie and the Opposite Sex.” Our very dependable and very much needed class officers in this, our busiest year, were: Chic Clarkson, President; Janet Zimmerman, Vice President; Carol Balstrode, Treasurer; and Wilbur Leffers, Secretary. Now on to our last year in the halls of P.H.S. Thinking back over our Senior year is sure to give us all a nostalgic feeling. Our class officers this year were: Edward Niehus, President; Myron Rieser, Vice President; Daryl Smiley, Secretary'; Pinky Richter, Treasurer. Love Thy Neighbor, our Senior class play, received very good reviews from the local townspeople. This riotous comedy really had the audience in stitches! Our Fightin' Wildcat football team won the Fox Valley Championship, as did our basketball team. In fact, our Seniors made very cognizant history by winning the district tournament of the Illinois State High School Association early in the spring. Love affairs, old dance programs, dried-up corsages, late hours, campaign buttons, history notes, hoarse throats, slumber parties, tears, laughter, blue Mondays—all these are a part of our four memorable years of P.H.S. Each of these, in addition to our aca- demic subjects, has contributed to our growing up. The road to tomorrow leads through yesterday. Recipients of American Region and Z). A. rR. Awards Because of her enthusiastic interest in school and community . . . her acceptance of responsibility . . . friendly smile and gracious ways . . . matching symbols of patriotism and scholarship . . . Janet Zimmerman deserves to be the recipient of the D.A.R. Award. JANET ZIMMERMAN ANNE PALMER Portraying dependability in leadership . . . president of student council, president of F.F.A. . . . possessing high qualities of honor, courage and service . . . matching patriotism and scholarship . . . Kenneth Munroe deserves to be the recipient of the American Legion Award. Quietly willing to assume respon- sibility and to extend the helping hand . . . cheerfully cooperating with students and faculty . . . pos- sessing high standards of citizenship . . . Anne Palmer deserves to be the recipient of the American Leg- ion Award. KENNETH MUNROE JlCost Representative Students Known to all by her friendly smile . . . enthusiastic participant in all school activities ... a member of the band, chorus, F.H.A. and G.A.A. . . . cheerleader for four years . . . willingness to cooperate with all students and faculty . . . Donna Evans was chosen by the student body as their most representative girl student. I DONNA EVANS Leadership in athletics and school affairs ... a member of F.F.A. and chorus . . . outstanding scholas- tic record . . . sincerity . . . friendliness . . . George (our Fred) Hadfield was chosen by the student body as their most representative boy student. Junior Class Officers— Standing: W. I Bidner, advisor; Mrs. Phyllis Parrish, advisor; Karen Bom basaro, secretary; Karla Peterson, vice president; Vivian McMullin, president. Seated: Melvin Arbeiter, treasurer. Our junior year will be remembered in many of our fondest dreams as the busiest year in high school. Selling at the concession stand during the football and basketball games occupied many of our nights. Days didn't have enough hours in them because we were selling tickets and pencils, and planning for a dance after a basketball game. The pres- entation of Inner Willy in the spring kept the entire class jumping. We will not remember too clearly the hours we spent planning, preparing and anxiously awaiting the banquet and prom—just the thrill and excitement of that Big Night. Jfie Junior Qjfass William Alstott Barry Bronk Jo Ann Brown James Chaplin Wanda Clark Barbara Conklin Dora Dannenberg Douglas Davis Richard Easton William Erickson James Ferguson Joan Fiddyment Everett Foss Lenore Funk Sharon Gabriel Janet Goebel Judith Green Sandra Hadfield Bonnie Herath Judith Hill Samuel Jennings Shirley Jurmann Janice Kemmerer 1 ie Jfunior C ass John Lambert Robert Larsen Merle Lauterbach Lois Lembke Patricia LeVee Kay Lockwood Charlene Lundberg Sharon McComb Carol Mutz Ronald Mrozek Robert Paluck Carolyn Pearson Alvin Rieser Richard Russell Jean Rutherford Judith Smith Elizabeth Stafford Betty Stogsdill Wanda Strope Margaret Ward Ronald Wilson Charles Zimmerman he c5op iomore Cj ass SUE First row, left to right: Miss Betty Patterson, advisor; Susan Sage, vice president. Second row: Edwin H. Groh, advisor; John Berst, president; Ada George, secretary; Ann George, treasurer. Virginia Bedford Alice Bloodgood Carol Bregar Edward Brown Gloria Brown Florian Chwasz A 9£e cjopJi om ore ( ass Geraldine Clark Lois Davis William Davis Silvio Denato Louise Dew Ronald Dewar Patrick Dixon Thomas Easton Richard Feeney Judith Ferguson Thomas Findlay Doris Fleming Carol Frazier William Garhelman William Goben Joan Green John Green Judith Gregorash Sandra Grommon Leana Grussing Arthur Gurnitz Mary Hageman Donna Haire Norman Heiman Judith Herbert Everett Holt Leonard Humo Lynda Hyte Thomas Kenning Carol Kenyon UAe Sop ji 'lomore G a. S'S Judith Koehl Kay Leach Janice Leffers Nelson LeVee Robert Milligan James Nelson William Owens Audrey Paluck Mary Patterson Earl Petersen Judith Pilcher Jacqueline Pumphrey Wayne Schieber John Schoob James Sebby Gerald Schoppe Charlene Smith Loren Smith Judith Stafford Ellen Stenzel Richard Taylor Virginia Taylor John Thompson Kay Townhill Steven Tunell Patricia Warner Ronald Watson Rosalie Yadlosky Karen Yagac Charles Wood Ofres iman Officers Left to right: Paul Clarkson, Treasurer: Terrance Drauden, Vice President: Mr. Mitchell, advisor; Carolyn Parks, President; Diane Stogsdill. Secretary. Seated: Mrs. Culbertson, advisor. On September 4, 1956, ninety-four freshmen entered the doors of P.H.S. to start their first day in high school. Everyone was excited and a few were lost, but after the first week we felt at home. The class officers and our student council representatives, Sharon Bronk and Pamela Smith, were elected at our first class meeting. Jyme Verick was an alternate cheerleader. We spent many hour of work on our float, The Human Cannonball, for the Home- coming parade. We now are looking forward to entering the NEW high school as sophomores. f)e Tres iman C ) ass James Alstott Carl Anderson Mary Balstrode Donald Beahm Betty Beebe Duane Bill Kathleen Bombasaro Judith Brewer Douglas Brian Sharon Bronk Judith Brookman Diane Brunner Richard Butterbach James Colwell Larry Covili David Crawford James D'Amico Jacqueline Davis James Davis Dean Dixon Barbara Douglas George Eaton Coady Erickson John Felix Lavonne Ferguson Richard Fisher David Fleming Laurie Glasgow Evelyn Gregorich Bruce Gruben 1 ie Jresfnnan C ass Richard Gruben Janet Harms Karen Harms Carol Sue Hedtckc Judith Hill Arthur Hiller Kathleen Hogan Fred Hoyt Edgar Jennings Noel Jensen Garret Johnson Rodger O. Judy Ronald Kaatz Theresa Kamin Brian Kasch Garry Keene Kenneth Keister Ann Kelly Jane Klein Douglas Lambert Kenneth Lambert Linda Leedy Raul Arthur Leos James Lang Roxanne Lantz Richard Larsen Lynda Lietzow Jean Mauer Wendelle Mayfield Lorna McComb Lynn Munroe David Needham Judilh Pearson Harold Pemble LcRoy Pemble Michael Pumphrey Kay Reed Sharon Rinehart Suzanne Roman Joy Rose William Shega Donald Shepherd Diane Sheridan Jefferson Showerman Donald Smiley Marvin Smith Mary Smith Pamela Smith Russell Stenzel Gerald Strope Carl Udovich Karen Van Horn Roberta Van Horn Jyme Verick Sharon Weaver Murley Weller Carol Wilson Brian Wood Joy Wright Sandra Wysock C a encfar of ( vents SEPTEMBER 4— School began 7—F.H.A. Twilight Swim Party 9—Mr. Kamin presented Buick for driver education classes 12— Section eight F.F.A. officers' training meeting 14— First football game of the season—Wildcats trimmed Wilmington 31-6 —Annual magazine drive to help finance the Plainsman OCTOBER 5— Homecoming began with bonfire on Village Green followed by talent show 6— Homecoming parade, football game with Reddick, climaxed by a dance Saturday night 9-11—F.F.A. representatives flew to the National F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City, Missouri —Sophomore Homemakers’ breakfast for mothers 13— High School Marching Band won first place trophies at I.S.N.U. Home- coming 25— F.F.A. Initiation dinner NOVEMBER 2—Last football game of the season—Sandwich 6-6 tie 9—The senior class presented Love Your Neighbor 16—First basketball game of the season—Wildcats beat Lincolnway 47-26 28— F.F.A. attend International Livestock Show, Chicago DECEMBER 12—Advanced shorthand class treated the shorthand 1 class to a Christmas party 15- 19—Morris Holiday (Basketball) Tournament 19— F.H.A. Christmas party 20— The annual Christmas Concert presented by the high school mixed chorus and band 22—Christmas Dance 26— Mr. Mitchell received the keys to the new Buick for driver education classes JANUARY 15-18—Wildcats won Fox Valley Conference Tournament 29— State road tests for drivers’ licenses FEBRUARY 1 High School Band plays for Illinois Music Educators’ Association Springfield 9—Played Lockport in Basketball—first time in many years 10—Band winter concert 14—Junior Homemakers’ breakfast for mothers 19—F.F.A. chicken dinner 21-22—F.F.A. attends Chicago Spring Barrow Show 26—F.H.A. dinner guests at Lincolnway MARCH 1— Varsity basketball team won the State District Tournament 5— Varsity lost to Marmion in Regional Tournament 9—District Band and Chorus solo and ensemble contest at Oak Lawn APRIL 2— The Donkey Basketball game sponsored by the F.F.A. 6— District High School band and chorus contest held at Oak Lawn 12—Junior class presented The Inner Willy” 26-27—Grade school state music contests at Plainfield 28—Grade school spring concert MAY 18—Junior-Senior banquet and Prom, entitled The Ole South” 23— Plainsman distributed 24— Honors Day 26—Annual spring concert presented by High School Band JUNE 2—Baccalaureate 6—Graduation School closes. HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GUARD Donna Evans. Rodger D. Judy. Charles Clarkson. Donna Kemmerer. BAND PERSONNEL Flutes: Kathleen Bombasaro, Lavonne Ferguson, Ada George, Roxanne Lantz, Vivian McMullin, Pamela Smith, Roberta Van Horn. Oboe: Elizabeth Stafford. Clarinets: Carl Anderson, Karen Bombasaro, Wanda Clark, Charles Clarkson, Ronald Dewar, Donna Evans, Lenorc Funk, Carol Garbelman, Laurie Glasgow, Joan Green. Karla Peterson, Susan Sage, William Shega, Daryl Smiley, Charlene Smith, Karen Van Horn. Alto Clarinets: Sharon Bronk, Richard Fisher, Joy Wright, Sandra Wysock. Bass Clarinets: James Chaplin, Leonard Humo, Edgar Jennings, Richard Taylor. Alto Saxophones: •Douglas Davis, Rodger D. Judy, Donna Kemmerer, Virginia Taylor. Tenor Saxophones: • Jerry Lockwood, Jean Mauer. Baritone Saxophones: •John Berst, Earl Petersen. Cornets: Alice Bloodgood, Larry Burk, Larry Covili, William Davis, John Hogan, Lawrence Houle, James L ng, John Schoob, Steven Tunnell. BAND PERSONNEL French Horne Sally Hamilton. Judith Hill. Luzern Richter. Charles Stansberry. Trombones: Barry Bronk, William Garbelman, David Needham. James Rowley. Donald Smiley. Baritones: Lynn Munroe, Judith Wright. Basses: Donald Beahm. Noel Jensen. Myron Rieser, Jefferson Showerman, Judith Stafford. Percussion: James Davis. Thomas Easton. David Peterson. Donald Shep- herd. Jerry Kurth. ♦ Denotes section leader. Not pictured: Ronald Dewar. DRL’M major and majorettes Sharon Bronk. Luzern Richter, Sally Hamilton Off to Or'eam ancf 7. ) t i JKustc GENTLEMEN OF RHYTHM -Left to right: James Rowley. Barry Bronk. John Berst. William Garbelman. Jerry Lockwood, Myron Rieser. Rodger D. Judy. W. L Johnston. Douglas Da is. Larry Burk. Lawrence Houle, Steven Tunell. At the Drums: Thomas Easton At the Piano: Judith Hill. Not pictured: Ronald Dewar. HIGH SCHOOL BAND OFFICERS— Left to right: Karla Peterson, junior librarian; Donna Evans, secretary; Jerry Lockwood, property manager; Luzern Richter, president; Myron Rieser. vice president; Sally Hamilton, senior librar- ian. Lawrence Houle, property man- ager. Seated: Mr. W. L. Johnston. 7 c ar non es ( reale Dreams Top row: James Nelson. John Thompson. Kenneth Munroe. Myron Rieser, Forrest George, Gerald Kurth, Thomas Easton, Mr. William Johnston. Director. Second row: Steven Tunell, Robert Goist. Charles Clarkson. Barry Scoggin, Merle Lauterbach, Richard Russell. Fred Hadfield. Everett Foss, Robert Paluck. Third row: Judith Pilcher, Sally Hamilton, Diane Kamin, Betty Pilcher. Carol Garbelman, Virginia Taylor, Janet Davis, Patricia Pumphrey, Janet Zimmerman. Fourth row: Mary Hageman. Barbara Zupancic, Patricia LeVee, Janice Kemmerer, Joyce McBride. Anne Palmer, Geraldine Clark. Judith Hill, Charlene Lundberg. Fifth row: Judith Stafford, Audrey Paluck, Donna Evans, Donna Kemmerer, Carol Balstrode, Bonnie Herath, Sandra Tunell, Lenore Funk, Vivian McMullin. Bottom row: Kay Lockwood, Elizabeth Stafford, Patricia Warner, Susan Sage, Judith Wright, Joan Green. Barbara Conklin, Wanda Clark. Karla Peterson. The Mixed Chorus made its first appearance of the 1956-57 school year in the Christmas concert. With the assistance of Rev. Charles Lowder, the annual presentation of the Christmas Story” was a successful addition to Plainfield’s Christmas season. Other chorus activities during the year included the music contests, a special appearance for the Will Co. Principals and Superintendents Association s annual dinner in March and the Commencement program. (Jracfe ScAoo J)am The band salutes Queen Lenore. Flutes Phyllis Clark Ronnie Evans Mary Lang •Carla Stewart Oboe ♦Patricia Parks Clarinets Ruth Ann Burke Edward Clark Barbara Crafts ♦Judith Evans Raymond Fiday Bonnie Harris James Hill William Piner Carol Rockenbach Judy Schempf Susan Snook Raymond Spangler Barbara Stefanech Maryann Taylor William Taylor Martha Tunell Janice Van Horn Judith Wilkening Bass Clarinets John Bertino •Penny Hamilton Kenneth Vollmer El Wanda Yarbrough Alto Saxophones Jack Graves ♦Kay Hewlett Carol Ward Tenor Saxophones ♦David Harshbarger James Highley Baritone Saxophone •Edward Rinehart French Horns Wayne Leupold Susan Needham Mary Peterson •Charles Stansberry' Mark Wallin Cornets Elizabeth Bloodgood •William Busch Paul Hyte Richard Jewett Daryl Keene James Kesman Thomas Kiedaisch William Mehaffcy Edward Nelson Sue Smiley Robert Stelter James White Trombones Robert Birkett •John Jewett Gerald Platt Terry Russell Charles Schrader Douglas Smith Baritones Lawrence Davis William Graffis Leonard Nelson •Georgianna Rossmiller Basses Lila Kenyon •Jeffrey Williams Percussion James Bloodgood Steven Bronk Roderic Hageman Steven Judy Larry Kinley •David Peterson •denotes section leader BAND OFFICERS—Left to right: Janice Van Horn, librarian: Judith Evans, secretary; Kay Hewlett, president. James Hill, property manager; Edward Clark, vice president; David Peterson, property manager. Seated: Mr. William Johnston. c Seniors JJresent u 2ooe ) our or” Back row, left to right: Janet Zimmerman, student director; Joyce McBride. Charles Clarkson, Janet Davis, Harvey Johnson. F. Richard George. Barry Scoggin, stage manager; Edward Niehus. Fred Hadfield. Luzern Richter, Mr. John Scott, director; James Rowley, stage manager. Second row: Diane Kamin. prompter. Donna Evans. Donna Kemmerer. Patricia Pumphrey. Lenore Paluck. Seated: Barbara Zupancic, Judith Wright. Stan Andos, Lois Hiller. Anne Palmer. On the floor: Daryl Smiley, Sandra Tunell, Carol Balstrode. The Vashki living room was buzzing with the preparations for Tessy Vashki’s marriage to Ozzy Fredricks, a Chicago society wheel; pesky twins; a tuba-playing kid brother; and bees, which belonged to a neighbor, Johnny Jones. Johnny’s bees swarmed down the chimney, and one stung Tessy on the nose. When Tessy called Johnny for an apology,, they hit it off famously until he learned that Tessy was engaged. The plot thickened; and the wedding w'as further complicated when Ozzy’s aunt tried putting Johnny out of business. Tessy was about to come to his defense when Dixie, a southerner, arrived for HER Johnny. There was a surprise finish, which involved the fire department, a boxing bout, bees, and— Anna Vashki, the mother LOIS HILLER Emil Vashki, the father STAN ANDOS Tessy Vashki, eldest daughter DONNA KEMMERER Flora Vashki, 18-year-old sitter LENORE PALUCK Dora Vashki, Fiords turn .... DONNA EVANS Wingv Vashki, 14-year-old brother DARYL SMILEY Grandma Vashki BARBARA ZUPANCIC Sarabelle, cousin to the Vashkis SANDRA TUNELL Zuvabelle, another cousin CAROL BALSTRODE Johnny Jones Son of Mrs. Jones HARVEY JOHNSON Mrs. Jones, a neighbor ANNE PALMER Oswald Fredrick, engaged to Terry-CHARLES CLARKSON Mrs. Fredrick, Oswald's mother JANET DAVIS Mrs. Bixby, Oswald's aunt JOYCE McBRIDE Maxey, the Fredrick's chauffeur RICHARD GEORGE Biddy Brady, next door neighbor ....JUDY WRIGHT Luke Watson, garbage collector LUZERN RICHTER Dixie Jones, Stranger from the South PATRICIA PUMPHREY Judge Patrick, Justice of the Peace EDWARD NIEHUS Percival Ping, the piano tuner FRED HADFIELD 0 uriain Jomcj ( Up . . . Johnny! Johnny! Stop this fighting! ’ Seated: Sandra Brian, editor; Miss Betty Patterson. Advisor; Karen Bombasaro, news editor; Eliza- beth Stafford, assistant editor. Through the ’Fielder, the activities and fun of our high school days have been recorded to use not only as a fine source of information and news now, but also to bring back our favorite memories in the years to come. For the first time, a breakfast was held during Homecoming at the Esquire Restaurant for the present and past Fielder Staffs. It has been decided to make this a biennial affair. The efforts of advisor Miss Betty Patterson, Sandra Brian, Elizabeth Stafford, and the entire staff have been well rewarded, for once again the Fielder has been a success. Standing: Florian Chwasz, Kenneth Munroe. First row: Mary Green. Barbara Zupancic, Judith Wright. Patricia Pumphrey, Lenore Paluck, Lois Hiller, Joyce McBride. Second row: Roberta Van- Horn. Sharon McComb, Audrey Paluck. Barbara Conklin, Alice Bloodgood, Karen VanHorn. Kathleen Bombasaro. Third row: Lenore Funk, Pamela Smith, Karla Peterson, Ann Kelly, Theresa Kamin, Kathleen Hogan. S,-’nJx fi- ltf' I ri :ht Mrs. Dorothy Ijmbcrt. advisor; Mr Mart Mitchell, business manager Miss Rosalie Schaper. advisor Seated Margaret Ward, junior editor; Sandra Tuncll. editor; Charles Clarkson. editor; Visian McMullin. |unior editor I lu. 19 Plainsman editors, staff, and advisors dreamed of this issue and have worked until our dreams have come true. Our main project this year was sponsoring the annual magazine drive in the fall. With the fielder stall we sold popcorn at the lootball and basketball games, and sponsored tKe 1956 Homecoming float. We hope ycu enjoy our dreams and wish you pleasant dreams for the future. Seated, left to right Diane Kamin. Lynne See. Carolyn Parks. Jan Klein. Edward Niehus. James Ferguson. Richard Russell Standing: Ignore Paluck. Lois Hiller. Lenore Funk. Barbara Zupancic, Elizabeth Stafford. Patricia LcVee. Carol Mutz. Robert Paluck, Daryl Smiley. Karla Peterson. Kay Townill. Susan Sage. S irfs' At i etic Association Front row. left to right: Jane Klein. Mary Balstrode. Betty Stogsdill. Karen Van Horn. Kathleen Bombasaro, Judith Ferguson. Joy Wright. Second row: Carolyn Parks. Roberta Van Horn. Alice Bloodgood. Sharon Rinehart. Donna Evans, Theresa Kamin, Mary Hageman. Lenore Paluck. Carol Wilson. Judith Pearson. Kathleen Hogan. Betty Pilcher, Lois Hiller. Carol Mutz Third row. Wanda Clark, Judith Hill, Virginia Taylor. Pamela Smith. Virginia Bedford. Lorna McComb. Ann Kelly. Suzanne Roman. Beverly Johnson. Carol Sue Hedtcke. Fourth row: Patricia Levee. Kay Lockwood. Sandra Wysock. Ann George, Sharon Bronk. Judith Hill, Patricia Warner, Lynn Munroe. Kay Reed, Joan Green. Front row. left to right: Audrey Paluck, Barbara Conklin. Carol Balstrode, President. Judith Wright. Second row: Charlene Lund- berg. Sandra Hadfield. Diane Kamin, Vice President: Joyce McBride. Bonnie Herath. Third row: Carolyn Pearson, Karla Peter- son. Treasurer; Janice Kemmerer. Judith Pilcher. Vivian McMullin. Secretary. Front row, left to right: Betty Pilcher, Lynne See. Diane Kamin. Lois Hiller. Sec- ond row: Judith Wright. Joyce McBride, Anne Palmer. Third row: Lenore Paluck, Donna Evans. Top row: Carol Balstrode. future urses Dreams of the future in white Left to right: Carol Balstrode. Lenore Funk. Sally Hamilton. Mrs. William Johnston, advisor. Seated: Elizabeth Stafford, Anne Palmer, Lynne See. Janet Davis. Mr. Mitchell receiving the keys to the new Buick. Front row: Mr. Matt Kamin. Mr. Mart Mitchell, instructor: Karen Bombasaro, Betty Stogsdill, Donna Haire, William Davis. Margaret Ward, Sandra Hadfield. Behind car: Samuel Jennings, Edward Brown. James Alstott. James Nelson, Dean Dixon. William Schoob. future Jforne makers of America OFFICERS—Stated, left to right: Joyce McBride. Degrees; Carol Garbelman. Public Relations; Judith Pilcher, Sophomore Representative; Lois Hiller, Program; Judith Hill. Recreation; Kay Townhill. Parliamentarian; Barbara Conklin. Junior Representative; Kathleen Bombasaro. Freshman Representative; Judith Koehl. Historian. Standing: Sandra Brian, Senior Representative and Sec- tion President; Janet Zimmerman, Treasurer; Elizabeth Stafford, Vice President; Anne Palmer, President; Karen Bombasaro. Secretary; Mrs. Phyllis Parrish. Advisor. The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization that promotes interest in homemaking and develops leadership at home and in the community. The Plainfield Chapter, with Mrs. Murley Townill and Mrs. Charles Bombasaro as chapter mothers, had a crowded calendar for 1956-57. Over sixty members participated in the following activities; Twilight Swim, Homecoming float and mum sale, spaghetti supper, Christmas party with the Lincoln-Way Chapter, Make n Bake Sale, Heart Sister Week, car wash, F.H.A. Week, Chicago trip, Mom's Night, and chicken suppers for the F.F.A. Plainfield Chapter members went to Officers' Training School, Section Rally, Playday, and a supper at Lincoln-Way School. Last summer Sandra Brian was a delegate to the National F.H.A. Convention in Chicago. F.H.A. Camp near Bloomington was attended by Anne Palmer and Sandra Brian. Regular meetings held the third Wednesday of each month featured a guest speaker. F.H.A.'ers look forward to another busy and successful year in 1957-58. Front row. left to right: Kay Leach. Janice Leffers. Beverly Johnson. Carol Wilson. Second row: WcnJcllc Mayfield, Suzanne Roman, Sharon Rinehart. Lorna McComb, Jane Klein, Diane Stogs- dill, Diane Brunner. Third row: Lynda Lietzow, Judith Hill. Jo Ann Brown, Kathleen Hogan, Sandra Wysock, Jean Maucr, Judith Ferguson, Judith Brookman. Fourth row: Virginia Taylor, Ann Kelly, Carolyn Parks, Pamela Smith. Alice Bloodgood, Judith Brewer, Theresa Kamin. Betty Stogsdill marks the hem of a skirt. First row, left to right: Lenore Paluck, Patricia Pumphrey, Barbara Zupancic, Lynne See. Margaret Ward, Betty Stogsdill (kneeling), Lenore Funk. Betty Pilcher. Second row: Donna Evans. Sandra Grommon, Audrey Paluck. Judith Stafford, Virginia Bedford, Mary' Hageman. Wanda Clark. Bonnie Herath, Carole Kenyon, Sharon McComb, Merle Lauterbach. Third row: Jacqueline Pum- phrey, Patricia Warner, Carol Bregar, Doris Fleming, Kay Lockwood, Sandra Hadfield. Karla Peterson, Vivian McMullin. future farmers of fl ner ca Front row, left to right: Richard Day. Sentinel; Paul Montgomery, Treasurer; Kenneth Munroc, President; James Chaplin, Vice President; Fred Hadficld, Secretary, James Sebby. Reporter; Mr W. I. Bidner. Advisor. Second row: George Eaton, Murley Weller, Ronald Wilson, John Lambert, Melvin Arbeiter. Loren Smith, Carl Udovich, Nelson LeVec, Arthur Hiller. Third row: John Schoob. William Alstott. Robert Milligan. James Rowley, Norman Strope, Douglas Lambert, Robert Goist. Thomas Findlay. Barry Bronk. Alwn Rieser, Gerald Strope. The Future Farmers of America is a group of boys interested in the study of vocational agriculture. This chapter of twenty-six members participated in many activities. The chapter sent delegates to both the State and National Conventions. Richard Day, Lawrence See and Kenneth Munroc attended the State Convention held at State Fair Grounds, Springfield, Illinois; Kenneth Munroe, Paul Montgomery and Fred Hadficld attended the 32nd National Convention at Kansas City, Missouri. Forrest George, the flying farmer, flew and chaperoned the three boys to the National Convention. Representatives of the chapter exhibited at the State and Section Fairs and the Chicago Fall and Spring Market Hog Shows. In the latter shows the boys won more placings than any other chapter in Illinois. Paul Montgomery and James Chaplin won first places at Springfield. These two boys entered hogs in the State Chester White Show and Sale. Other activities were state land, grain, poultry, dairy and fat stock judging contests; pest contest, father and son banquet, donkey ball game, and two chicken dinners served by the F.H.A. Chapter. A Slave Auction was held and the chapter netted S304 for their work. 7. 7. 71. Jioys in Icl ion Mr. Wizard or . . . Mad Scientist Ken's slick chick! Standing, left to right: Sharon Bronk, Mr. Edwin Groh. advisor; Diane Kamm Seated: Melvin Arbeiter, Carol Balstrode, Pamela Smith. Bonnie Herath, vice president; Judith Hill. Judith Kochi, secretary-treasurer. Kenneth Munroe. president. The student council provides an opportunity for student participation in the govern- ment of the school. (Jar JJatro Jjous Front row. left to right: Alan Leahigh, William Busch. James Uhde. Stephen Kent. Thomas Corzan. Robert Hild. Daniel Bosse. William Drauden. lieutenant; Terry Russell. Roger Therrien. Second row. Alfred Kranz. supervisor; Charles Schrader, lieutenant; Errol Zimmerman. John Atkins. Elmer Birkett. Raymond Fiday, David George. Daniel Mahoney. Third row; James Highley. David Harshbarger, James Warmbier. James Johnson, lieutenant. Robert Lietzow, Dale Mayfield. Fourth row: Robert Breckling. Edward Rinehart. Jeffrey Williams. Edward Clark, lieutenant; Mark Wallin, captain. Bernard Kubinski. John Neef. William Mehaffey, James Gessing. Standing, left to right: Bonnie Herath, Janet Davis, Mrs. Pauline Culbertson, advisor; Lois Hiller, Lenore Paluck. Sandra Brian. Joyce McBride. Seated: Diane Kamin, Barbara Conklin. Sandra Hadfield. Left to right: Judith Hill. Alice Bloodgood. Rosalie Yadlosky, Ellen Stenzel. Carol Sue Hedtcke, Judith Brookman, Doris Fleming. Virginia Bedford. Alice Lon petticoat 7? 7 c5. ?a ds and dash ions of 1957 Ivy-league hat Matching boy and girl sweaters Ivy-league shirt Exchanging of class rings The most!—The hound dog record Rock and roll shoes and white bucks Pizza! D£e JootU S yuacf Front row: William Alstott, James Ferguson. Robert Paluck. Fred Hadfield, Richard Russell, Alvin Rieser, Lawrence Houle, Paul Montgomery. Second row: Albert Trumpy, coach; James Mauer, Richard Day. Eugene Boese, Harvey Johnson. Bruce Fleming. Gerald Leaman. Roger Bronk, Paul Crafts, coach. The 1956 football season was highlighted by several things—among them an im- pressive 5-1-2 win, lose, and tie record: the only setback was to Earlville, who shared the conference championship. The ties were with Yorkville and Sandwich, both of whom ended their season lower in the conference standing. The Wildcats’ 5-1-2 record was good enough to give them the second best record in the Joliet area. Richard Day was selected most valuable player” by the rest of his teammates in addition to being chosen as a tackle on the all-conference first team. Gerald Leaman, awarded the trophy for making the most tackles this season in P.H.S., was chosen as guard on the all-conference first team and on the second team of the all-northern Illinois team. Roger Bronk and Harvey Johnson w'ere chosen for the second team of the all- conference team. Paul Montgomery was chosen first string halfback on the all-northern area team. Behind a line of James Mauer, end; Richard Day, tackle; Gerald Leaman, guard; Roger Bronk, center; Eugene Boese, guard; Alvin Rieser, tackle; and Lawrence Houle, end; were the hard running backs Fred Hadfield, quarterback; Harvey Johnson, half- back; Paul Montgomery, halfback; and Bruce Fleming, fullback. It was their action plus the help of Richard Russell, backfield; and William Alstott, line; which made the season very successful. Plainfield Plainfield Plainfield Plainfield Plainfield Plainfield Plainfield Plainfield Wilmington Earlville ... Yorkville Reddick Marseilles . Plano ..... Oswego .... Sandwich ... OA, tjes} 3 ( an Remember . . . the blazing bulldog at the bonfire. the hurdy-gurdy man. the Saints'' marching by. the funny monkeys. . . . ifie 1956 Jfomecomina f)itf. the prancing horses of the carousel. 1 «X the feeding of the animals the return of Annie Oakley. the cheerleaders in action. the human cannon ball. f ox Uaffeij Conference and Journameni Champions Stale District Champions Left to right: Edward Niehus, Fred Hadfield, Lawrence Houle. James Mauer, Harvey Johnson, Douglas Thompson. Douglas Davis. Luzern Richter, Richard Russell, Paul Montgomery, Larry Burk. Kneeling: Wayne Stevenson, Paul Crafts, coaches. THE 1957 BASKETBALL SEASON With hundreds of loyal Plainfield fans supporting them, in defeats and in victory, the Plainfield teams compiled the following records: For the third time in four years the varsity Wildcats won the Fox Valley Conference Cham- pionship; for the second year in a row the Wildcats won the Fox Valley Con- ference Tournament in the varsity division and gained the distinction of being the frst conference school to wn both divisions the same year. The highlight of the season was the Plainfield victory in the Illinois High School Association District Tourney at Oswego. In the first game of the state tournament, the boys de- feated Plano 66-51 and then in a spinetingling finish, with only two minutes left and six points behind, they beat Osw'ego in the semi-finals 61-57. In the finals the Wildcats came from behind again to win the Championship trophy over a tough Elburn team 67-58. The Wildcats moved up to play at Batavia in the Regional Tournament and lost a hard fought battle to Marmion M.A. (Aurora) to end the season. Our Wildcats enjoyed their winningest” season in the school’s history as it won 21 games and lost nine. Larry Burk was elected Honorary Team Captain. Fred Hadfield and Larry Burk were chosen most valuable players by members of their team. Larry Burk won the annual free throw award, making 152 free throws out of 202 attempts for a percentage of 75.2 per cent. The fresh-soph” team, besides winning the Fox Valley Conference Tourna- ment Championship trophy, placed second in the Fox Valley Conference with a record of six wins and two losses and finished the season with 15 wins and eight losses. ( ieer eacfers Kneeling, left to right: Janice Kemmerer, Audrey Paluck, Donna Evans. Standing: Jyme Verick. Charlene Lundberg. Karen Bombasaro. Left to right: Albert Trumpy, football coach; Paul Crafts, fresh-soph coach; Raymond Livingston, grade school coach; Wayne Stevenson, varsity coach. Kneeling, left to right: Mr. Wayne Stevenson, coach; Leslie Tauchen, manager; Mr. Paul Crafts, assistant coach. Standing: Coady Erickson James D Amico, Brian Kasch. Robert Milligan. James Alstott, Edward Brown. Wayne Schieber. William Garbelman, David Needham. Douglas Brian, Charles Wood, James Sebby, Florian Chwasz. Terrance Drauden. Bruce Gruben. Plainfield...........49 Plainfield...........54 Plainfield...........60 Plainfield...........53 Plainfield...........42 Plainfield...........46 Plainfield...........68 Plainfield...........73 Plainfield...........59 Lincolnway...........42 Oswego...............48 Lemont ..............39 Minooka..............44 Lockport ............52 Coal City ...........47 Newark ..............48 Wilmington ..........77 Yorkville ...........53 Plainfield...........47 Lincolnway Plainfield...........47 Elburn Plainfield...........63 Geneva Plainfield...........71 Maryville Plainfield...........63 Serena Plainfield...........55 Oswego Plainfield...........77 Minooka Plainfield...........63 Newark Plainfield...........66 Yorkville Plainfield...........61 Carl Sandburg Plainfield...........65 Batavia ........ (Double overtime) TOURNAMENTS MORRIS HOLIDAY Plainfield................57 Plainfield................56 Plainfield................48 Blue Island...................62 Morris .......................42 St. Bede (Peru) ..............55 FOX VALLEY LEAGUE Plainfield.................43 Plainfield.................66 Plainfield.................76 Minooka .................36 Oswego ..................61 Newark ................. 56 OSWEGO DISTRICT Plainfield 66 51 Plainfield 61 Osweeo .. . 57 Plainfield 67 Elburn 58 REGIONAL AT BATAVIA Plainfield................61 Marmion M.A. (Aurora) ...........76 (Jracfe Scfioof V uj ii i Jracfe Patricia Auld Elaine Boughton Robert B reck ling Dorothy Brown Cathlcen Chwasz Richard Decker Alberta Denato John Fiddyment Grace Frazier Roger Frieh James Gessing Franklin Haglund Jane Harms Irene Holt Margaret Jennings Donald Levers Mary Lee Lewis Daniel Mahoney Stephen Mayfield John McCulley Thomas Mel horn Pamela Mulyck Lynn Pemble James Pumphrey Jo Anne Shepherd Nancy Staehling Wayne Teufer Sandra Thomson Roger Varley Glenn Wadsworth Helen Ward Jo Anne Wietting Madeline Yagac Norma Zbacnik Mrs. Rosa McArthur I Mjht i S.Jrade Janc-t Bill Joseph Bootz Roberta Brockman Jean Brown Judith Brown Kenneth Christian Jane Culbertson Mary Lee Davis Thomas Dexter William Drauden Alice Ferguson Larry Ferguson James Goebel Linda Greene Charlene Hartman Brent Huston Nancee Linder Jerry Milligan John Neef Frank Patzka James Paul Katherine Paul Terry Peel Sandra Platt Susan Puthoff Mary Kay Smith Suzanne Theobald Roger Therrien Robert Uhdc Judith Werner Sterling Wilkinson June Williams Kenneth Williams Phyllis Yarbrough Mrs. Nelly Feeney Picture Not Available V icj it i i.Jracfe John Bertino Robert Birkett William Busch Edward Clark Barbara Crafts Lawrence Davis Judith Evans William Graffis Jack Graves Roderic Hageman Penny Hamilton Bonnie Harris Kay Hewlett James Hill John Jewett Lila Kenyon Wayne Leupold Patricia Parks David Peterson Charles Stansberry Barbara Stefanech Robert Stelter Carla Stewart Martha Tunell Mark Wallin James White Jeffrey Williams El Wanda Yarbrough Mrs. Margaret Blake James Bloodgood Steven Bronk Raymond Fiday Paul Hyte James Kesman Thomas Kiedaisch William Mehaffey William Piner Gerald Platt Edward Rinehart Carol Rokenbach Georgianna Rossmiller Terry Russell Judy Schempf Charles Schrader Sue Smiley Douglas Smith Susan Snook Maryann Taylor William Taylor Janice Van Horn Carol Ward Mrs. Marianne Scoggin Seuent i Jracfe David Alstott John Atkins Roberta Buchanan Joyce Bundy Teresa Cisheros David Davis Russell Dexter Douglas Flagg Nancy Goben Carol Gregorich Patricia Grindstaff Larry Grommon Roberta Hamilton Brian Homerding Ruth Katzin James Kemmerer Karl King Suzanne Knarr Bernard Kubinski Patricia Lambert. Stanley Lantz Willard Leedy Rose Ann Mauer Albert Mulyck Curtis Patzka Kathleen Pubentz Pamela Sandvall Otto Sebby Karen Smith Keith Stenzel Robert Whitley Margaret Wilson Miss Helen Rix Seveni i cJrade Alice Auld Eileen Brockway Lawrence Butler Jeanne Clegg LeRoy Corp Roger Dewar Regina George Kathie Glasgow Richard Hadfield Elaine Jones Raymond Jones Andrew' Kosiemak Robert Langthorne Joseph Latham Larry Leach Josephine Leos Georgia Lockwood Ronald Marshall Warren McKanna Carmela Myers Donna Obst DeLane Overman Gary Pemble Ellen Plummer Susan Raddatz J. William Riggs Brenda Rushing Jane Schieber Linda Stahl Dale Wright Raymond Zupancic Mrs. Jean McMillin (Jracfe ScAoo iasAetba I THE CHEERLEADERS Seventh grade, left to right: Susan Raddatz. Maryann Taylor, Elaine Jones, Pamela Sandvall. Eighth grade: Carla Stewart, Barbara Crafts, Judith Evans, and Alice Ferguson. The Plainfield Little Wildcats” have completed another year on the hard- woods and have added new trophies to be admired in the entryway trophy case. The season record in wins and losses leaves something to be desired, but the boys have scored several victories, not only over some other good area ball clubs, but personal victories in learning to enjoy the fellowship of belonging to a team and working together in order to prepare themselves for the game of life. The tournament trophies added to the filling trophy case were won at the Chaney tournament in Joliet, where the Lightweights and the Heavyweights each won the third place prize. In winning these trophies, Terry Russell of the Lightweights and Charles Stansberry of the Varsity team won additional honors for PGS by being selected members of the All-Tournament Team. The team members elected James Hill 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. Charles Stansberry was elected by his team as honorary captain of the Grade School squad of 1956-1957. JdasAetha Kneeling, left to right: Otto Sebby, manager; James Gessing, Mark Wallin, John Bertino, Jack Graves, David Harshbarger, Jeffrey Williams, manager. Standing: James Paul, Robert Uhle, James Hill, Charles Stansberry, Edward Clark, Thomas Dexter, Gerald Platt, Raymond Livingston, coach. BASKETBALL SCORES VARSITY Plainfield 33 Valley View .20 Plainfield 28 Ludwig .50 Plainfield 33 Fairmont .42 Plainfield 28 Morris .42 Plainfield 27 Fairmont .69 Plainfield 48 Valley View .40 Plainfield 27 Kelvin Grove .28 Plainfield 19 East Aurora .47 Plainfield 37 Morris .43 Plainfield 32 Batavia .41 Plainfield 38 Ludwig .29 Plainfield 28 West Aurora .30 Plainfield 23 Yorkville -31 Plainfield 33 East Aurora .56 TOURNAMENTS Fairmont Invitational (Heavyweights) Plainfield 34 Coal City .13 Plainfield . . 25 Fairmont 46 Chaney Invitational (Heavyweights) Plainfield 2 St. Patrick's (Kankakee) 0 forfeit Plainfield...........45 Washington 42 Plainfield 28 Farragut 52 Plainfield 34 Ludwig 28 Third place East Aurora Invitational (Heavyweights) Plainfield 38 West Aurora 34 Plainfield 29 East Aurora 40 Plainfield 47 Farragut 60 Fourth place Seventh Grade Plainfield...........37 Plainfield...........26 Plainfield...........20 Plainfield...........36 Troy ..................20 St. Jude ..............31 West Aurora ...........33 Batavia ...............44 Ludwig Holiday Invitational No. 115 limit Plainfield...........37 East Aurora .............47 Plainfield...........30 Tinley Park .............27 Plainfield...........24 Chaney ..................26 Fourth Place JlasAetha I JL (jfiiweiyfit leam Kneeling, left to right: Otto Sebby, manager; Steven Judy, Richard Jewett, William Drauden, James Warmbier, Edward Nelson, William Busch, Jeffrey Williams, manager. Second row: James Kemmercr, Raymond Fiday, Terry Russell, Raymond Livingston, coach; Kenneth Christian, Charles Schrader, Richard Hadfield. Plainfield Plainfield 26 33 22 SCORES Troy 8 8 TOURNAMENTS Chaney Invitational 43 St. Raymond 36 Ludwig 20 Plainfield 35 East Aurora 32 23 29 Plainfield . 20 St. John 22 30 16 Plainfield 34 Washington 31 Plainfield Plainfield 26 33 23 Kelvin Grove Valley View' East Aurora .... 36 7 35 Third place Century Bowl Invitational ... 34 Farragut 29 16 Morris 23 ...13 Kelvin Grove 33 16 Ludwig 31 33 Ludwig 42 Plainfield 27 Yorkville 32 Fourth place “US” Jeam Kneeling, left to right: Otto Sebby, manager; Thomas Kiedaisch, Robert Hild, Robert Lietzow, Larry Kinley, Dale Wright. Jeffrey Wil- liams. Second row: Daryl Keene, Douglas Smith, Roger Dewar, Russel Dexter, David Alstott, Roderic Hageman, Larry Davis, Raymond Livingston, coach. S x A (Jracfe Joan Auld Daniel Bosse William Boyd Jerome Brands James Butterbach James Coleman Thomas Corzan John Cryder Rosetta Daniels James Davis Sharon Ferguson Patricia Flagg David George Roger Haglund Marcia Hartman Susan Hensel Robert Hild Hannah Johnson Stephen Kent Sue Ellen Klein Alan Leahigh Lawrence Leslie Charles Lipp Alverta Macaluso Dale Mayfield Betty Jane Puthoff Janice Rauworth Sue Ann Sauvageau David Scott Judith Shepherd Sixth cJr acie Renee Sherman Mary Jacque Sloter James Strope Kermit Summers James Uhde Robert Waller James Warmbier Carla Whitesel Carol Wietting Helen Wilson Sandra Yarbrough Marie Zembrzuski Errol Zimmerman Sharon Zupancic Mrs. Cecile Scott Gary Bennett Elmer Birkett Elizabeth Bloodgood Wayne Brewer Ruth Ann Burke Catherine Busch Samuel Chellino Phyllis Clark David Clem Allen Corp Glenda Davis Jerry Davis Elizabeth Declue Kent Dew Gail Eaton At l cJracfe k: w 0 C ' -c . v , r SSj it'll fi — v v � JB j w r rs- . . . 1 V� ' Jfl ft U , ? 1 1 1 h Picture Not Available r Picture Not Available Ronnie Evans James Findlay Betty Lou Frazier David Harshbargei Holly Herath James Highley Kathleen Hoyt Richard Jewett James Johnson Steven Judy Ramona Kaatz Daryl Keene Karen Keeney Larry Kinley Mary Lang Robert Lietzow Earline Lillibridge Susan Needham Edward Nelson Leonard Nelson Mary Peterson Shirley Rutherford Robert Severson Raymond Spangler John Townill Kenneth Vollmer Judith Wilkening Carol Wilkinson Mrs. Helen Klett Mrs. Rita Yahnke (jrar e e Mary Jane Alstott Robert Arbeitcr Marcia Balstrode Duncan Conklin Kent Crafts Sherry Dunaway Edward Eichclbcrger Susan Fred Timothy Gentry Diana Grate Jerry Hamilton Robert D. Hill Susan Kilpatrick Earl Kmmonth Anita Klett Mark Leedy Scott Lowtwait Michael Mahoney Jerry W. Marshall Thomas McClean Thomas Needham Frederick Palmer Pamela Parks Linda Pubentz Michelle Rinehart Joan Sleight Holly Van Horn Neil Warner James Weller Mrs Ruth Chidsey Not Pictured: Beverly Brands Carolyn Hall Wesley Bartz Marjorie Bootz Marjorie Cary Randy Dewar Patricia Frazier Richard Goben Susan Goist Louis Grindstaff Paul Harris Teresita Hartmann Sandra Hill Michael Hrechko Eileen Kenyon Kenneth Kiedaisch Clifford Lemke James Madison Victoria Mayfield Joan McNett Judith McNett Ardis Poole Jennifer Raddatz Nancy Rowland Edward Schrader Michael Sheridan Barbara Smith Roy Spangler Helen Stogsdill David Werner John Zupancic Mrs. Cornelia Jensen Jracfe Diane Ayers Nancy Bennett Marilyn Brown Richard Buchanan Carl Chapman Judith Chrossfield Stephen Davis Judith Eichelberger Richard Eldred Ronald Erickson Rebecca Felix William Fouser Mary Lowell Gessing Alan Glasscock Gilbert Haire Daniel Kelly Barbara Latham Sharon Limbaugh Patrick Mahoney William Overman Phyllis Parks Dianne Pemble Dorenc Plummer Donna Reitz Richard Rose Cheryl Sebby Roger Sebby Susan Stelter Richard Webb Mrs. Georgia Patten Not Pictured: Betty Lou Dannenberg Roger McGrath William Zimmer Jourt i Jracfe Gloria Jean Barcus Suzanne Bartz Ruth Ann Bleck Ronald Boese Joseph Bradley Andrea Brock way David Brown John Clegg David Curtis Marilyn Dew Donald Dixon Gary Failing Gary Ferguson David Fletcher Randali Heinz Grace Hosterman Christine Huston Nancy Jones Sharon Kay Lyons Dennis Mott Roxanne Munch Walter Obman Linda Perella Suzanne Pumphrey Robert Rowland Frank Roy Sanchez Jq Anne Sebby Bruce Shiffer Melvin Smith Rhonda Spires David Tunell Richard Waller David Zupancic Mrs. Margaret Parks Jour{ (Jracfe Sandra Bender Lynn Ann Bosse Denzil Ray Capps John Cofer Thomas DaVis Thomas Eungard Melvin Ferguson John Kaatz Martha Katzin Diana Krueger Eva Mae Lillibridge Gayle Lowery Donald Lowtwait Darryl Miersch Laura Kay Miller Patricia Mulyck Mary Ann Nelson Roberta Raddatz Dianne Rhoads David Russell John Rutherford Burton Saxon Sandra Sue Scent Lester Schiek Kathryn Sedlacek Walter Severson Diane Simmen John Smith Jean Taylor George Thompson Patricia Thornton Nancy Wietting Robert Zimmer Mrs. Sara Jo Parker Jourt ) trades Irma Auld Janet Beverly Virginia Bradley James Brewer Olen Ray Colclasure William Dew Linda Downing Frederick Fiene Jerry Fultz Orma Fry Steven Hall Phyllis Hamilton Michael Hanson James Jennings Janet Kubinski Marilyn Leahigh Dennis Limbaugh Virginia Linder Sharon Mauer Stanley Mayfield Janice Megenhardt David Mueller Richard Myers Patricia Peterson Ronald Pruss Karen Schroeder Diane Scott Harriett Shull Deborah Stonich Gary Summers Carol Thomson Geraldine Wheeler Mrs. Edna Pennington Not pictured: Diane Hartshorne James Spires ?ourf i Jracfe Jeanne Annis Susan Capps Steven Coons Carl Daniels William Denato Linda Eichelberger Russell Engstrom Charles Flagg John Frangella Thomas Gallagher William Ham Charlene Heikkiia Cynthia Hrechko Linda Kluck Stephanie Krebs Beverly McCall Carl Minnick Jalayne Neef Donna Overman Merry An Piner Barbara Rauworth Margaret Schoner Judith Schrader Barbara Sievert Jerry Sue Sloter Dan Smith Ronald Smith Ann Wallin Paul Warmbier Carol Wood Frank Zbacnik Mrs. Carole Dee Ringfelt Not pictured: Betty Keck Vernon Kujath Olive Levers Paula Bolte James Brandoiino Ronald Brclovitz Roger Brown Julianna Bundy Michael Clem Linda Cryder Robert Davis Richard Dunaway Jonathan Fred Margaret Hageman Robert Ham Betty Harris Warren Harshbarger Richard Herren William Jewett Perry Kosieniak Kathleen Laufer Richard Lietzow Sally Miller James Monday Patricia Moore Kathy Mowrer Richard Olson Gail Ott Susan Pubentz James Puthoff Robert Sedlacek Sandra Self ridge Sharon Severson Robert Siddon Andrea Van Horn Barbara Weller Mrs. Nancy Kent Not pictured: Diane Clark David Kurtz Penny Lou Parker Carolyn Boughton Jane Bradley Terry Brown Norma Bunting Barbara Cary Ruby Darleen Collier Mary Coyne Linda Dexter John Dolan Stephen Fry Judith Grate Dorothy Graves Kathryn Haffer Kenneth Haglund Alfred Hartman Paul Hiller Mary Jane Hosterman Larry Johnson Bryan Jones David Kelty Gar ' Larson June Lillibridge Joseph Louna Richard Madison Paula Magnuson Margaret Norton Mary Alice Overman Raymond Powers Marcellino Sanchez John Stoner Terrence Thompson Ronald Varley William Verick Ronald Wieman Mrs. Dorothy Klein Not pictured: Carol Hutchings Thomas Bramschcr Beverly Brittan Ronald Brossman Sherman Capps JoAnn Carlson John Cherry Leo Chrossfield Patricia Eldred Linda Fultz Ralph Gaspar Janet Greger Sharon Ha ire John Harris Gertrude Harzheim Patricia Hedtcke Terry Lee Hollingsworth Jerome Jennings Dorothy Leslie Virginia Odegaard James Petersen Victoria Sanchez Donald Scott Marine Scurlock Loretta Siddon George Stefanech Patricia Thompson Terry Webb Richard Wisdom Karen Yearick Michael Zbacnik Richard Zupancic Mrs. Mary Needham Not pictured: Lawrence Boyd Mabel Levers Carolyn Rousonelos Second cJra James Annis Terry Berglund Peggy Jo Bond Jerry Braun Robert Byerley Karen Carter Joseph Cassetto Jr. Godofredo Cruz Phyllis Dunaway Ronald Failing Ruth Fiday Robert Flagg Kenneth Green Belinda Hampton Robert Hedtcke Peter Kent Richard Klett Patricia Kramer Brenda Lander George Leslie Fred Lindsey Randy Lollar Walter Matheis Jr. David Munchalfen Beverly Olroyd Katherine Parker David Reynolds Linda Ripley Andrew Robinson Charles Ronchetti Jr. Not pictured: George Belford Susan Bramscber Bonnie Carr Kurt McBride Second cJrac e Becca Rushing Allen Saxon Sally Schieher Janet Scbby Gale Stewart Charlene Thomson Phyllis Werner Janet Wictting Mrs. Elaine Madison Jolene Allen Linda Bennett Thomas Beverly Pamela Brown Richard Bulian Barbara Burnetti Scott Chapman Benny Cisneros Gloria Cruz Jill Eaton William Findlay Donna Gaffner James Gans Christine Georgakas Janet Hild John Hill Theodore Kluck Alan Leupold Lynn Likes Robert Lipp Not pictured: Graciela Alvarez Jeffrey Hall Seconcf Jrade William Mott Roberta Munch Linda Needham Gregory Neumann Keith Odegaard Jack Perella Andrew Proud Stephen Rauworth Becky Rossmillcr Daniel Rowland Stevan Sauvageau Linda Schmidt Linda Schroeder Jacqueline Sebby Richard Selfridge Bradley Shiffer Gerald Smith Robert Thornton Bruce Tad Wallin Mrs. Carol Nelson Nancy Bloodgood Ronald Brands Timothy Brockway Linda Bulian Wayne Chapman Frances Kay Chesshir Raymond Colclasure Richard Collins Jacklyn Corp Mecone (Jraae Diane Daniels Ten Dempsey Mark Donnelly Barbara Eldred George Caspar Terri Hagerman Alois Hartman Jr. Thomas Hensel Sharon Johnson Kathryn Jones Robert Jones Diane Just Cynthia Kcsman Mary Van Laning Suaon Luce Sherry Meyer Phillip Michael Linda Jane Newman Dale Overman Kenneth Overman Patricia Patterson Anna Schoener Dinah Simmen David Swaney Lloyd Tinsman Charles Whitesel Mary Yahnke Paula Zimmerman James Zupancic Mrs. Jennie Lou Williams Donald Bartz Chris Bayer Gail Birthisel Sharon Blenck Dennis Carlton James Chobar Donna Davis James Kelly Duffy Steven Eldred Constance Gehrke David Hall Thomas Hamilton Barbara Harris Sandra Harris David Holt Philip Laufer Louis Lillibridgc Charles Lynch Pamela Madison Phillip Martens Jerry Pennington Larry Riffey Stan Ripsch Jacqueline Siddon Jeremy Smith Dale Spangler Scott Stevenson James Thomson Mary Jane Wenck Mrs. Barbara Ransom 7irsi (Jracfe Robert Brands Maryann Brecklmg Toni Kay Chellino Danna Clark Ronald Collins Howard Dillow Donna Dolan Franklyn Fiene Carolyn Gehrke Peggy Hanson Sherry Johnson Linda Kaluzny Christina Kelch Vicki Miersch Joel Munch Kenneth Neumann Gloria Perry Anita Pruss Roberta Reitz Diann Schroeder Barbara Sleight Charles Stoner Duane Stonich Lawrence Testa William Thornton William Weller David Westhoff Kirk Wheeler Stephen Wines Terry Woodard Mrs. Edith Rinehart B Donna banning G. Eric Berglund Forrest Birkett Dale Bleck Stephen Cates Jaime Cruz Roger Dhuse Dennis Fletcher John Frazier Bonnie Fultz Lance Knudson Lea Nemanich Bruce Parker Charles Parker Ronald Pearson Anita Petersen Susan Proud Marcia Sallenger Dale Sandvall Kathleen Scent Chari Sherman Brian Shiffer Michael Sillar Mariann Steffes Marjorie Stogsdill Ronald Thompson Karen Thomson Karen Uhde John Van Horn Jeanette Werner Martha Wisdom Mrs. Zoe Hogan f rst S 'acfe John Barcus John David Book Linda Byerley Brett Chapman Nicholas Cisneros Judy Ann Crews Estela Cruz Deborah D'Agostino Ronald Davis Anthony DiGiovine Charles Scott Fletcher Peggy Gehrke Linda Glasscock Kathryn Green Nancy Sue Haglund Joan Harzheim James Heikkila Richard Hrechko Cynthia Kastman Lucinda Knowles Robert Lowery Starr Maierhofer Betty Mayfield Marvin Miller Rex Myers Pamela Patzka James Pubentz Mark Sandberg Ronald Sebby Robert Simmen Diane Widmaier Mrs. Luella Russell Not pictured; Larry Daniel JKrs. JKc ei i s JC nc eryar en Me orn na C Vass A r r Lawrence Bennett Linda Bond James Brossman David Cheek J. Thomas Dempsey Jeanette Eleff Deborah Fiday Richard Ham Gene Hartong Linda Holzhueter Terry Ivansek Denise Jerbi R Mark Johnson William Kaiuzny Patricia Keeney Karen Kiedaisch Kathy Jo Laning James Leslie Barbara Overman Kathleen Remus Sandra Rudisill Carl Schwab Leanna Scurlock Nancy Shull Susanne Staehely Jack Stiteley Gary Watson Murley Wheeler III Robin Wheeler Faye Wright 7l h ernoon () ass Bonnie Barcus Clifford Bender Jennifer Brathovde Robert Carey Richard Cassetto Robert Coleman Joyce Davis Diane Eisenbrandt Lynette Engstrom Timothy Fay Russell Flag Robert Frazier Deborah Goodson Jane Graham Dennis Grommon Diana Hampton Deborah Harzheim Randall Krnac Robert Lambert Eric Magnuson William Miller Paula Mrozek Jeanette Niver William Rahn Cheryl Ransom Christine Rutten Difrne Stansberry Penelope Williams Cathie Yearick Mrs. Bonnie Me Beth ffl ss O son s Diincferyarten JITorniny (’ ass Irene Allen Gregory Berglund Midge Bolte Paul Bostjancic Harold Brunner Elizabeth Carr Kathleen Chamberlin R Lester Coons Richard Ferguson Cynthia Gaspar Nancy Glasgow Terry Hanson Lynette Hatting James Holm Robert Irwin Lawrence Johnson Karen Kelch Marjorie Kramer David Lambert David Meyerhoff Linda Myers Gregory Patterson Roger Powers Nancy Sass John Schnizlein Mark Sebby Donald Stelter Denise Verderber Sandra Webb Judy Wletting Not pictured: Debra Erickson Lawrence Gosack 7l k e moon (’ ass Joyce Yadlosky Miss Evelyn Olson Debra Barrett James Brittan Colleen Carter Linda Cherry Jeffery Corzan Deborah Kay Curtis Sandra Dexter Kent Foran Judy Gaffner Cathy Graver April Hagerman Michael Hawkins Sherry Hegland Kathleen Johnson Gerald Kubinske John Larson Thomas Mattus Barbara Moore Timothy Mulyck Allen Obman Terry Parker David Puntney Mary Rathbun Robert Roman James Rowland Holly Sebby Scott Smith Nancy Wood Not pictured: Paula Polley Deborah Brookey J{ mc eraarien ‘ ‘ A uiies ’ Best Wishes to the Class of '57 PLAINFIELD NATIONAL BANK OFFICERS Earl H. Van Dyke ........................................ President R. E. Engstrom Vice-President and 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 2% Interest on Savings Accounts We Are a Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve System Best Wishes to Class of 1957 Congratulations to the Class of '57 LEROY AND HELEN TAYLOR HOMETOWN APPLIANCE Don Pennington Phone 7-6561 SUPER SERVICE AT STAN'S FOOD MARKET 508 Lockport Street Compliments of THE ENTERPRISE Plainfield's Community Newspaper MR. AND MRS. S. L. HOWIESON Publishers 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. 515 Spring St. Naperville, Illinois PHONE 1560 Congratulations to the Class of 1957 GORDON K. KENT and JOSEPH A. KOMAR Congratulations to the Class of 1957 FERD'S MOTOR SALES Chevrolet — Oldsmobile PHONE 7-2021 Plainfield, Illinois DR. PEPPER AND HIRES BOTTLING CO. Bottlers and Distributors of the most complete line of nationally advertised brands in northern Illinois DR. PEPPER, HIRES ROOT BEER NESBITT'S ORANGE GRAPETTE DOUBLE COLA POLAR CLUB FLAVORS Dial Joliet 7-3414 Best of Luck to the Class of '57 JACK'S PRESS, INC. Plainfield, Illinois PHONE 7-1751 Best Wishes to the Class of 1957 THE ZIMMERMANS VAN DYKE BAYLES Real Estate Insurance CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1957 521 Lock port Street PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Office Phone 7-4611 Hazel, Harold and Jim Yahnke ESQUIRE RESTAURANT ,5 LET US DO YOUR When You Have Overnight Company and Your House „ Is Too Small — Call A °7t KELLY BROS. GARAGE Auto Repair—Body and Fender Work Welding Painting 604 Desplaines St. PLAINFIELD — PHONE 75611 t«©Lli MOTEL Plainfield 7-9301 On Route 30 Congratulations to the Class WILBUR C. LUCE Funeral Home of '57 ELECTRIC PARK SKATING RINK AMBULANCE SERVICE 729 Division St. Mr. and Mrs. George Kosniclc Plainfield, Illinois Phone 7-4431 Best Wishes to the Class of '57 i 1 For Your Future Happiness Make Certain Your Future Income Through Life Insurance S. E. CLEGG Landscaping PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Phone 7-3571 Box 27 C. F. STANSBERRY, JR. Evergreens Trees C.L.U. Shrubs Lawns Lynne See and Diane Kamin admire the new Buick. CONGRATULATIONS Class of 1957 KAMIN BUICK, INC. Compliments Compliments of of ECONOMY JOHNSON FOOD STORE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 513 Lockport Street PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Plainfield, Illinois Phone 7-1291 DWYER'S Compliments of READY MIX CONCRETE CATON FARM MILL AND FEED COMPANY Cheaper — Stronger More Uniform Robert Bronk TAILOR-MADE FOR YOUR JOB PHONE 7-4315 Phone 7-1861 Greetings from Jones' Hardware Store. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1957 The All Purpose Fuel FOX VALLEY HICKSGAS, INC. Phone 7-201 I Plainfield, Illinois 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 Congratulations to the Class of 1957 AL BASKIN Best Wishes From McGrath OFFICE EQUIPMENT 25 E. Jefferson St. Joliet Exclusive Dealer for ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Congratulations to the Class of '57 BOWL-RITE BOWLING SUPPLY, INC. Fashions for Men and Boys Shoes Bags Shirts Dresses Balls Phone Joliet 9-4368 TROPHIES FOR ALL SPORTS CASS AND OTTAWA STREETS ----------------- Ebonite Balls Drilled While You Wait Joliet Phone 3-4493 Congratulations to the Class of 1957 JOLIET HERALD-NEWS Joliet, Illinois Greetings from Maple View Texaco Service Station and Coffee Shop. William D. Palmer displays some of his finest equip- ment at the Central States Steel Erectors. Good Luck from the Lincolnway Barber Shop. Best of luck to the class of '57 from McMullin Dry Goods. Flowers for every occasion from Rutten's Green- house. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1957 From RAILOC COMPANY, INC. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS of 1957 McELROY'S Chicken—Fish—Steak Dinners Sundays and Holidays — Turkey and Ham Dinners U. S. 30 PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS PHONE 7-7309 Congratulations to the Class of 1957 Congratulations Class of '57 PETERSON-BRETHAUER CO. 213 Main St. Plainfield Phone 7-7201 For a successful appearance send your garments and your shirts (both sport and regular) to NATIONAL MANUFACTURING MACHINE DESIGN ENGINEERING They'll Come Back Truly Better Than New! NATIONAL CLEANERS JOLIET CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of '57 LANTZ BROTHERS KORST JEWELERS Towing 55 North Ottawa Street Joliet, Illinois Garage Truck Service ANTHONY TIETZ CHARLES KORST Phone 7-6341 PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Congratulations Class of 1957 D'ARCY MOTORS Dependable service at Plainfield Dry Cleaners. Bob Paluck gets his flattop haircut at Kelly's Barber Shop. Courteous service at Kreb's Drug Store. Telephones 7-2161 7-2171 7-2181 PLAINFIELD GRAIN CO. Grain, Coal, Feed Lumber and Building Material Elevators and Yards at PLAINFIELD, FRONTENAC, CATON FARM NORMANTOWN, WOLF'S CROSSING 3 _ SUPPLY CO. iyr -r Compliments of K ED EICHELBERGER Contractor and Builder rk1' PHONE 7-7741 Congratulations Best Wishes to the to the Class of '57 Class of 1957 BRYANT ALUMINUM SALES CO. RANDY'S Reynolds Aluminum FROZEN Products PHONE 7-1341 STEAKS Plainfield, Illinois B. W. Bryant At the Rexall Drug Store, the Burkes will always serve you with a smile X- Best Wishes ySl the Class of 1957 rjJS£ct RUTH AND HARRTHJtfRKE Coffee break af Owen's Cafe. ___________. . ■ ■ ■ .____________________ J2. a 2 - cSL£__ y - €?b , G rfe zMxsiZe ' azt . . Z' 77j7 ;mRRiNGTON STUDfOS g 'n°'S JIM STEPHENSON Photographer for THE PLAINSMAN $2r e laSS °t '57 THE BOSTON STORE Joliet Owned — Joliet Operated 7 a L-gs ytZ£e £££ ' ZT . tOXl y BUY WITH CONFIDENCE . . . SAVE WITH SAFETY 309 Joliet Road Telephone 7-7221 Plainfield, Illinois 24 Hr. Ambulance Service Van Overman, Director TEXACO SERVICE STATION V . if Cc PH Compliments of ' LEY NURSERY 1503 Theodore St. JOLIET, ILLINOIS Phone 7-1512 Plainfield, Phone 7-7337 NEW LAWN CONSTRUCTION Sodding Shrubs Trees Evergreens Roses Congratulations ROJO NUT CHIP CO. 406 Lockport Street PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Phone 7-493 I RAY H. BERST Manager and Owner CARLTON F. STEIGLE 59 W. Clinton Street JOLIET, ILLINOIS Telephone 2-8347 Federal Land Bank Loans Farm Real Estate Farm Appraisals Farm Management Compliments PADDOCK EQUIPMENT CO. Sales and Service International Harvester Dealer FARM MACHINERY, TRUCKS TRACTORS Phone 7-3431 FORMERLY PLAINFIELD IMPLEMENT CO. (W- J Congratulations UWZJuf ty£M 6s A} Your New High School . , . H P da c i bt V ' JOHN C. HIMES AND SONS Wilmington, Illinois ) I A QzlmQj ((y dU J iOJ CfyiryX QUry C ffluJL) jwo jcL uaw 7 Q- ( 7( aMU OTCr Qaa L Uiyp-yQf aicUQ GW dUw ,i J J pery Lu. U P ' v ' j Jitv -rFKJT ACCENT • BEAUtY SHOP Hair Cuttingy ' ' erf V Styling.,; ent vtyn Beauty [ ) ' W JSMs ’ xs JIk Of ane ll yp VV06 (Ap Street y Plw tr7-7472 , for Appointment L-d______________________ ) PATRONS i j AJC ' 'I th, D.D.S. e, D.D.S. Glagola . - Samu Saxon, Attorney Compliments of SOLDBLATT'S DEPT. STORE Chicago - Cass Joliet, Illinois KLINES DEPT. STORE 57 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, Illinois L CO. st. V , K BLOCK AND KUHL 104 N. Chicago St. ty kj Joliet, Illinois I 4' ----------- y 1)7 4 GRIZEU.’. TV if Sales andL Service Plainfield, Illinois j 0 17 p v j (a Ndur The I 95?j Plainsman staff wishes-to ; the businessmen and other pa- trons, in this area,- who donated their ' w time, wrk, and money in aiding the k _ publication of this yearbook. JTHOGRAPHEt) BY The LOR PUBLISHING CO DALLAS • TEXAS Bear Yearbook� are TAYLOB MADE