Plainfield High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Plainfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1959 volume:

We editors invite you to travel with us around Plainfield Schools in 185 days. 7J c a ns nan Published by PLAINFIELD CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS Plainfield, Illinois 1959 EDITORS Carole Kenyon Janice Leffers JUNIOR EDITORS Carolyn Parks Brian Wood ADVISORS Dorothy Lambert Rosalie Schaper Volume XI High School FLIGHT STOPS Personalities Activities Athletics Grade School S7n JKemoriam RICHARD W. HADFIELD Class of '62 August 24, 1944—November 26, 1958 Peacefully as a snowfall, Death covers a life. Draping it in its quiet, calm pall. A soul wafted far from a world of dark strife, Answering the faint, final call. A pebble washed from a sandy shore. Carried out with the running tide. Back to the foam-crested sea once more, To forever there abide. Softy rising smoke dispersed by the breeze, That drifts through the trees in the fall. A youthful spirit at last put at ease, Finding eternal peace after all. —JOHN JEWETT JR Class of '61 4 c 5 upermten dent o S c 100 s Walter G. Niehus, B.Ed., M.A., Illinois State Normal University, University of Iowa, University of Wyoming. From the Desk of the Superintendent The trip from kindergarten to the senior year of high school may be compared, it seems to me, with Jules Verne's famous trip around the world. Traveling 'from one year to the next, from childhood through adolescence, from the simple experiences of the lower grades to the complexities of high school—this surely is one of life's most important journeys. It is our hope that this journey will be one of pleasure and profit, an experience to enjoy, and one that will prepare you to take your place as a competent traveler through the journey of life. Whether you enjoy and profit from your school journey will depend upon the attitudes you have and the observations you make. Is it not true that after identical journeys, travelers return to report pleasures, experiences, and observations that vary to an almost unbelievable degree? Some will speak with enthusiasm about the museums and other beautiful and educa- tional places of interest, while others visiting the same places will speak only of congested traffic and other obstacles they encountered. Is it not amazing that travelers returning from our great national parks will talk only of the beauty of the snow and the magnificent pine trees that rest on the majestic mountain peak, while others remember only the pile of barren rock and the rough trail at the foot of the mountain ? There are those who will describe the blossom of the desert .actus as a thing of rare and enchanting beauty, while others will speak only of the lizard that lies sleeping in the shade of this beautiful flower. Some return to tell of the friendliness and hospitality of people they have met in their travels; others speak only of the noisy folks in the adjoining motel room or complain of the time they lost when a policeman stopped them for exceeding the speed limit. It is our sincere hope that you will travel through the Plainfield schools with an attitude that will cause you to observe the beauty, the satisfaction and the advantages that come to those who search for knowledge through good books, the laboratory, or the many extracurricular activities that are available along your pathway. We hope that you will look upon your teachers as helpful guides whose privilege and duty it is to be of assistance to you on your educational journey. To those of you who have completed the journey here—our best wishes go with you; to those of you who are just beginning or have gone only part of the way, we say, Travel well.” 6 7Ji nncipais s Elementary Principal ALFRED C. KRANZ, B.S. Northern Illinois University Lake Forest College High School Physiology High School Principal STUART L. JOHNSON, B.A., M.S. North Central College Aurora College Northern Illinois University University of Illinois Junior High Principal DOROTHY M. LAMBERT Northern Illinois University Chicago Normal Wheaton College DePaul University College of St. Francis Junior High Mathematics ioarcf oj C (fucatiori SEATED, left to right: Robert Bronk, Dr. Bruce Wallin, C. F. Stansberry, Jr., vice-president; Mrs. Dorothy C. Parks, secretary; Mrs. Harriet Glasgow, treasurer; George Hadfield. STANDING: Fred Munroe, Zerrell Lockwood, secretary; Walter G. Niehus, superintendent; Richard I. Jones, president. c School Secretaries DOROTHY C. PARKS ALICE HILD GERTRUDE DAVIS faculty ELSIE M. ANDERSON, Normal University, University of Illinois; Sixth Grade. WILMOT I. BIDNER, B.S., University of Illinois; Vocational Agriculture, Junior High Shop, Veteran Farm Training, F.F.A. advisor. MARGARET BLAKE, B.E., Illinois State Normal University, Milwaukee Teachers' College, College of St. Francis, Pesto- lozzi-Froebel Teachers College; Language Arts, Junior High. NORMAN D. BRUST, B.S., M S., Southwestern College, University of Wyoming, Northern Illinois University; Curri- culum co-ordinator. FAYE BUNTING, Muskingum College, Ohio University, Northern Illinois University; Sixth Grade. RUTH CHIDSEY, Joliet Junior College, College of St. Francis, Pestolozzi-Froebel Teachers' College; Fifth Grade. PAUL V. CRAFTS, B E., M S., Illinois State Normal Univer- sity, University of Colorado; Biology, General Science, Basket- ball and Football coach. PAULINE J. CULBERTSON, B.E., M S, Eastern Illinois University, University of Illinois, University of Colorado, Colorado State College of Education; Latin I and II, English I and II. AMELIA ENGELHARDT, Carthage College, Arizona State, Illinois State Normal, Northern Illinois University; Third Grade. IMOGENE FAILING, Joliet Junior College, Illinois State Normal, Chicago Teachers' College, Northern Illinois Uni- versity; Third Grade. ALBERT J. FRATTINGER, B E., Whitewater State Teachers, University of Wisconsin; Typing, General Mathematics. JEAN FRATTINGER, Whitewater State Teachers; Second Grade. RUTH GAU, B.S., Northern Illinois University; Girls' Physi- cal Education, Grades 4-8. EDWIN G. GROH, B E., M.S., River Falls Teachers' College, Stevens Point Teachers' College, University of Wisconsin; Physics, Chemistry. RUTH GUNDERSON, B.S. University of Wisconsin, Edge- wood College of the Sacred Heart; Fourth Grade. VIRGINIA HARZHEIM, B.S., Joliet Junior College, Univer- sity of Illinois; Fifth Grade. FRANCES HEFTY, Green County Teachers College, Platte- ville State College, Northern Illinois University, Illinois. State- Normal University; Third Grade. SHIRLEY L. HIATT, B.S., Purdue University; Junior High, Home Economics, Science; First semester. ZOE7 HOGAN, B E., National College of Education, Chicago Teachers College, DePaul University, College of St. Francis; First Grade. CAROL JOHNSON, B.S.', Wheaton College; Junior High Home Economics, Science; Second semester. EDWARD F. JONES, B.S., M.S., Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, City College of San Francisco; Instrumental and Vocal Music. PATSY R. JONES, B.S., Illinois State Normal University; Vocal Music, Grades 1-8. LELA K. KEISTER, Eastern Illinois State University, Normal University, Northern University, Greenville College, Rockford College, Arkansas State Teachers’ College; Fifth Grade. HELEN KLETT, Joliet Junior College, Illinois State Normal, DePaul University; Sixth Grade. MARIE KNATER. B.A., M.A., Wheaton College, DePaul University, University of Minnesota, University of Chicago; Junior High, Social Studies. KENNETH KURTZ, B.S., State University of Iowa; Physical Education 5-8, Junior High, Science; Basketball coach. BETTY LEAMAN, B.S., Western Illinois University; Short- hand I and II, Typing II, Bookkeeping. ELAINE L. MADISON, B.S., M.A., Northwestern University, Illinois State Normal, Joliet Junior College, Stephens College; Second Grade. BETTY MARTIN, Oklahoma College for Women, Oklahoma Central State Teachers' College, University of Oklahoma, Uni- versity of Colorado; Kindergarten. ROSA McARTHUR, Kirksville State Normal, College of St. Francis, Illinois State Normal University; Junior High, Language Arts. ________ i JOHN C. McGUIRE, B.A., Joliet Junior College, Colorado State College; Junior High, History, Science; Assistant Foot- ball coach. JEAN McMILLIN, Joliet Junior College, College of St. Francis; Junior High, Mathematics. CATHERINE MILLER, B.M.E., Wheaton College, University of Illinois; Kindergarten. MART E. MITCHELL B.S., Elmhurst College, Northern Illinois University, University of Illinois; High School Mathe- matics, Driver Education. MARY NEEDHAM, B.E., Northern Illinois University; Third Grade. JUANITA NIEHUS, B.A., Lincoln College, Bradley Uni- versity, Illinois State Normal University, Northern Illinois University; High School Mathematics, English III. DONNA OBRECHT, B.S., Northern Illinois University; Girls' Physical Education, Grades 9-12. MARGARET PARKS, Joliet Junior College, University of Wisconsin, North Central College, Northern Illinois Uni- versity; Sixth Grade. PHYLLIS PARRISH, B.S., M.S., Iowa State College, Univer- sity of Illinois; Home Economics. GEORGIA PATTEN, B.E., Northern Illinois University, Joliet Junior College, Chicago University, Pestolozzi-Froebel Teachers College; Fifth Grade. 'Jacu iij WAYMON H. PAYNE, 6.S., Berea College, West Virginia Institute of Technology; Mechanical Drawing, Woodwork. EDNA PENNINGTON, Joliet Junior College, College of St. Francis, Wheaton College, Northern Illinois University; Fourth Grade. ROBERT E. PITTMAN, B.A., Marquette University, Coe College, Iowa State Teachers, Northern Illinois University; Boys' Physical Education, Football coach. DONNA RADAKOVICH, B.S., Joliet Junior College, North- ern Illinois University; Fourth Grade. RUTH RATERMANN, B.S., Southern Illinois University; Fourth Grade. GERALD H. REYNOLDS, B.E., M.S., Illinois State Normal University, University of Illinois, University of Michigan; American History, Problems of Democracy, General Science. EDITH RINEHART, University of Illinois, Illinois State Normal University, Northern Illinois University; First Grade. HELEN E. RIX, B.E., Joliet Junior College, Northern Illinois University, Pestolozzi-Froebel Teachers' College; Second Grade. LUELLA RUSSELL, Western Illinois University; First Grade. ROSALIE A. SCHAPER, B.A., State University of Iowa; English I and II, Spanish I and II. MARIANNE SCOGGIN, Art Institute of Chicago, Joliet Junior College, College of St. Francis; Junior High, English, Art. JOHN W. SCOTT, B.A., Arizona State of Tempe, North Cen- tral College, University of Illinois; English III and IV, Dra- matics. N. CECILE SCOTT, Northern Illinois University, Joliet Junior College, College of St. Francis, University of Missouri; Sixth Grade. JOYCE SMITH, Joliet Junior College, Illinois State Normal University, Bradley University; First Grade. WILLIAM F. TULLAR, B.S., M.S., LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College, Illinois State Normal University; Civics, World History, Problems of American Democracy, Basketball and Baseball coach. IVA MAY WALKER, B.S., Southern Illinois University; First Grade. LUCY WARD, B.S., Illinois State Normal University; Librar- ian. JENNIE LOU WILLIAMS, B.M., Oklahoma College for Women, Oklahoma University, College of St. Francis, North- ern Illinois University; Second Grade. ASSOCIATION OF PLAINFIELD TEACHERS Edna Pennington, President Donna Radakovich, Secretary Edward F. Jones, Vice-President Donna Obrecht, Treasurer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edward F. Jones Albert Frattinger Edna Pennington Georgia Patten Elaine Madison Betty Leaman Zoe'Hogan Margaret Blake SEATED, left to right: Roy Pennington, Robert Needham, chief engineer; Raymond Rock. STAND- ING: De Vearl Quier, and George Fisher. Not pictured: Robert Beshoar, John Harris. Lee Hoster- man, Merrill Pennington, Lawrence Puntney, and Gilbert Schrader. yjf s o riuers Left to right: William Zimmerman, Louis Booth. Floyd Hensel, Albert Fisher. Ted Gans. Shelby Davis, Charles Bonifas, Eugene Rossmiller, George Fisher. 15 MOTTO: If you do not think about the future, you cannot have one.’ —JOHN GALSWORTHY COLORS: Baby blue and white FLOWER: Red rose President Vice-President FLORIAN CHWASZ Class Vice-President 4; Fielder 2, 3. 4, Assistant Sports Editor 3, Sports Editor 4; Chorus 4, Property Manager 4; Student G uncil 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Football 1-4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1-4, Honorary Captain 3; Baseball 1-4; Green and White Club 3, 4, Vice- President 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 3, 4; Science Club 4. EARL LESLIE PETERSEN Class President 4; Band 1-4; Chorus 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Football 1, 2; Science Club 4. T reasurer THOMAS FINDLAY Class Treasurer 4; FFA 1, 2, 3; Football 1-4; Baseball 1; Green and White Club 3, 4, President 4; Science Club 4; Track 3, 4, Most Valuable Player 3, Captain 4, Senior Plav Secretary JAMES SEBBY Class Secretary 4; FFA 1-4, Report- er 2, Sentinel 4; Basketball 1-4; Green and White 4. 16 Seniors VIRGINIA ANNE BEDFORD Fielder 3, 4. Distribution Editor 4; FHA 1-4, Secretary 3, Vice- President 4; GAA I, 2; Chorus 1. 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Librarian 1-4. JOHN BERST Class President 2; Band 1-4; Dance Band 1-4; Student Council S. 4. President 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Football 1-4; Green and White Club 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 1-4; Most Representa- tive Student 4; American Legion Award 4. ALICE BLOODGOOD Plainsman 4; Fielder 2, 3; FHA 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Librarian 1-4; Perfect At- tendance 1, 2; Future Teachers 4; Science Club 4. LYNN BOOK (Transferred from Naperville Community High School 4.) Fielder 4; FHA 4; GAA 4; Chorus 4; Senior Play; Green and White Club 4; Librarian 4; Cheerleader 4; National Honor Society 4. CAROL BREGAR FHA 1, 2. EDWARD BROWN Junior Play, Stage Manager; Football 2; Basketball 1-3, Manager 4; Baseball 2. DONALD CHRISTIAN (Transferred from Collinsville, 2.) Perfect Attendance 2, 3. GERALDINE CLARK FHA 1, 2; Chorus 1-4. LOIS DAVIS FHA 1, 2; Chorus 1-4. WILLIAM DAVIS Band 1-3; Football 1-3; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Green and White Club 3, 4. Seniors SILVIO DENATO FFA 3. 4. RONALD BRUCE DEWAR Band 1-4, President 4; Chorus 1-4, President 4; Dance Band 1-4; Junior Play; Boys' State 3; Student Council 1. THOMAS EASTON Band 1-4, Property Manager 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Dance Band 1-4. RICHARD A. FEENEY (Transferred from Minooka High School, 1.) JUDITH FERGUSON FHA 2; GAA 2; Chorus 1-4; Librarian 2. DORIS FLEMING Class Vice-President 3; FHA 1-3, Vice-President of Recreation 3; GAA 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play, Student Director; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 2. LYLE FRAMPTON (Transferred from Osakis High School, Osakis, Minnesota, 3.) Chorus 3. JOHN FRATTINGER (Transferred from J. Sterling Norton High School, Cicero, Illinois, 3.) Baseball 3, 4; Science Club 4. WILLIAM GARBELMAN Band 1-4; Chorus 4; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; All- State Chorus 4; Perfect Attendance 1,2; Senior Play, Prompter. ADA GEORGE Class Treasurer 2; GAA 3, 4; Band 1-4, Secretary 4; Student Coun- cil 1; Junior Play; Senior Play; Perfect Attendance 2; Teen Fashion Board for McCall's Magazine 4. Seniors ANN GEORGE Class Vice-President 2; GAA 1-4; Chorus 2. 3, 4. President Girls’ Chorus 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; All-State Chorus 4; Home- coming Queen 4; National Honor Society 4. WILLIAM GOBEN Football 1-4; Baseball 4; Green and White Club 3, 4. JOAN GREEN Band 1-4; Chorus 2, 4; Perfect Attendance 1, 2. JOHN GREEN Football 2. SANDRA GROMMON FHA 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Junior Play, Prompter; Senior Play. LEANA GRUSSING FHA 1, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4. MARY LYNN HAGEMAN Fielder 1; FHA 1-3; GAA 1-3; Chorus 1, 2; Student Council 1; Senior Play. DONNA HAIRE FHA 2. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4. NORMAN HEIMAN Science Club 4; Model Airplane Club 4, President 4; Track 3, 4. EVERETT HOLT Band 1, 2; Baseball 4; Green and White Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; Track 3. Seniors LEONARD HUMO Band 1-4; Chorus 3, 4, Librarian 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Perfect Attendance I, 2; Senior Play. JOHN THOMAS KELLY (Transferred from Joliet Catholic High School, 3.) CAROLE KENYON Plainsman 4, Co-Editor 4; FHA 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1-4; Perfect At- tendance 3. JUDITH KOEHL FHA I, 2, Historian 2; Chorus 1, 3; Student Council 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3; Librarian 4; Girls' State 3, National Honor Society 4; Recipient of DAR Award 4, Junior Play, Student Director. JERRY KURTH (Transferred from Stillman Valley High School, 2.) Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Junior Play; Basketball 2; Baseball 2. KAYE LEACH FHA 1, 2; GAA 1; Chorus 2; Science Club 4. JANICE LEFFERS Plainsman 3, 4, Co-Editor 4; FHA 2, 3; National Honor Society 4. NELSON LeVEE FFA 1-4, Vice-President 4; Science Club - 4; Track 4; Camera Club 4. ROBERT MILLIGAN Class Treasurer 3; FFA 1 4, Treasurer 4; Football 1, 2, 4; Basket ball 1, 2. LINDA HYTE Chorus 1-4; Perfect Attendance 1-3. Seniors JAMES D. NELSON Class President 1; Fielder 1-4, Assistant Sports Editor 2, Sports Editor 3, Co-Editor 4; Chorus 1-4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1; All-State Chorus 4; National Honor Society 4. AUDREY PALUCK Class Secretary 3; Plainsman 4; Fielder 1-4; FHA 1-4, Parliamen- tarian 2, Class-Representative 3; Future Nurses Club 4; GAA 1-4, Sporthead 2, 4; Chorus 1-4; Student Council 2; Junior Play; Senior Play Prompter; Green and White Club 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2; Cheerleader 1-4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4. Most Repre- sentative Student 4. ROBERT PATRICK (Transferred from Joliet Township High School, 3 ) Football 4; Baseball 4. JUDITH LYNN PILCHER FHA 1-4, Class-Representative 2, 4; GAA 1-4, Sporthead 1, 4; Chorus 1-4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; All-State Chorus 4; Perfect At- tendance 1, 2; Senior Play. JACQUELINE PUMPHREY FHA 1-4, Class-Representative 3; GAA 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4, Property Manager 4; Librarian 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 1-4. FRANK H. RAYMOND (Transferred from Griffith High School, 4.) Football, Manager 4; Green and White Club 4; Science Club 4; Track 4; National Honor Society 4. WAYNE SCHIEBER Junior Play Stage Manager: Football 1, 2; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Green and White Club 3, 4. JOHN SCHOOB FFA 1-4, President 4; Band 1-3; Football 4; Green and White Club 4; Perfect Attendance 3; Track 3, 4. GERALD SCHOPPE (Transferred from Joliet Township High School, 2.) Football 2. CHARLENE SMITH FHA 1; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Librarian 1; Science 4. c Seniors LOREN SMITH FFA 1. 2: Football 1; Boys' State 4; Track 4. JUDITH STAFFORD FHA 1-4. Chairman of Recreation 4; GAA 1, 3; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Junior Play Prompter; Librarian 3; Perfect Attendance 1. 2: Senior Play: Premier Boys' State. ELLEN STENZEL (Transferred from Gardner. Illinois, High School. 2.) Student Council 3. 4; Librarian 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society 4. RICHARD TAYLOR Band 1-3; Chorus 3: Junior Play; Senior Play. Student Director; Football 1-3; Baseball 1, 2: Science Club 4. VIRGINIA KAY TAYLOR FHA 2. 3: GAA 1.2; Band 1. 2; Chorus 1-3; Junior Play; Perfect Attendance 2. Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award 4. JOHN THOMPSON Chorus 2-4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1-4; Green and White Club 3. 4; Science Club 4. STEVEN TUNELL Band 1-4. Vice-President 4; Chorus 1-4, Vice-President 4; Dance Band 3. 4; Student Council 4; Basketball 1; All-State Band 4; Senior Play. PATRICIA LOUISE WARNER Class President 3; Fielder 3. 4. Co-Editor 4; FHA 1-4. Vice-Presi- dent of Degrees 4; GAA 1-4. Sporthead 3, Vice-President 4; Chorus 1-4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Librarian 3. 4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 3: National Honor Society 4; American Legion Award 4. RONALD WATSON Basketball 1.2: Perfect Attendance 2, 3. CHARLES WOOD (Transferred to Pomona. California. High School. 4.) SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS. SEATED: Mrs. Betty Leaman, Advisor; STANDING, left to right: Mr. Edwin Groh, Advisor; Florian Chwasz, James Sebby, Thomas Findlay, Earl Petersen. 23 Recipient of D.A.R. AWARD enior Sincere friendliness . . . willingness to accept re- sponsibility . . . matching symbols of patriotism and scholarship . . . member of National Honor Society . . . Judith Koehi was the recipient of the D.A.R. Award. JUDITH KOEHL AMERICAN LEGION AWARD Possessor of a perpetual smile . . . vivacious ... en- thusiastic participant in all school activities . . . co-editor of the Fielder . . . member of National Honor Society . . . Patricia Warner was the recipient of the American Legion Award. 24 PATRICIA L. WARNER REPRESENTATIVE STUDENT yfonors Interested in all phases of school life . . . cheerleader four years . . . friendly . . . staff member of the 'Fielder and Plainsman . . . Audrey Paluck was chosen by the student body as their most representative student. AUDREY PALUCK AMERICAN LEGION AWARD and REPRESENTATIVE STUDENT Known to all by his friendly smile and cheerful greeting . . . always ready to co-operate with faculty and fellow students . . . active in band . . . president of the student council . . . John Berst was chosen by the student body as their most representative student and as the recipient of the American Legion Award. JOHN BERST 25 On a warm summer day in 1947, we, the seniors of 1959, began our tour of the Plain- field Schools. Although our trip took twelve years rather than 185 days, we still enjoyed every minute of it. When we began our trip there were fifty-two eager passengers. Of the fifty-two, thirty of the original group finished the journey together. Of course, there were additions and losses to the passenger list all along the way. Our first stop for this tour of learning was the first grade for our initial taste of the three r's, necessary on the menu of a twelve year school tour. We moved on to the second grade and a new environment, the basement of the Public Library. The third grade saw us on the move again to a new atmosphere in the just completed brick grade school. This proved so interesting that we spent the next three years there, with short excursions in the summer, studying language, literature, geography, art, and other fine points of learning. A number of us who were musically minded joined the band. Our class was on the move again this time to the white building and junior high school, where we anticipated moving from room to room for classes as our idolized high school brothers and sisters did. Our guides these next few years were skillfully preparing us for our big trip into high school. Seventy smiling graduates boarded the plane that third day of June 1955, wondering where the flight would take them. Because we were eager to land and become high school ladies and gentlemen, we felt that summer vacation would never end. September finally came, however, and we landed eager, but somewhat scared, to join the sophisticated people already there. After a week of fragrantly scented boys and colorless girls, except for out-of-place smears of lipstick, we settled down to work, for we realized that we could not avoid studying—hard as we tried. Since this was a major stop we elected officers to help guide us through the days. James Nelson was president; Susan Sage, vice-president; and Kay Townill, secretary- treasurer. We learned that our permanent tour guides for the next four years would be Mrs. Leaman and Mr. Groh, our class advisors. Homecoming was the first big event for us freshies because Susan Sage was a nominee for Queen, and our float The Murder of Yorkville” took first place. Soon we were sophomores and our funds from this extended tour were running low, so we began to make money by operating the check room at all school activities. We elected new officer guides. John Berst was president; Ann George, vice-president; Susan Sage, secretary; and Ada George, treasurer. After thinking we were settled, we packed our trunks once more and moved for our junior and busiest year to a brand new high school. Studying somehow seemed easier in the new, modern rooms. Our only objection was the rusty taste of the water, but this was soon eliminated. We managed the concession stand at football and basketball games, and our treasury began to grow by leaps and bounds. Class guides were: Patricia Warner, president; Doris Fleming, vice-president; Audrey Paluck, secretary; and Robert Milligan, treasurer. The dramatic minded in our class starred in our play The Family Nobody Wanted. Finally, the biggest event of the year, our farewell to our friends the seniors came. Softly tinkling wind chimes and a beautiful oriental garden complete with fish pond and green grass added atmosphere to our prom Sayonara.” With this milestone past we anxiously awaited the arrival of our class rings. After a brief, but well-earned summer rest, we returned as seniors to spend our last 185 days of the tour in the halls of P. H. S. At once we launched into Homecoming and crowned our lovely queen, Ann George, with Audrey Paluck as her senior attendant. Our last guides were elected: Earl Petersen, president; Florian Chwasz, vice-president; James Sebby, secretary; Thomas Findlay, treasurer. Under the direction of our officers and advisors, we planned our senior trip to Washington, D. C. Everybody sighed with relief when the play cast was posted, and after many work and fun-filled evenings at rehearsal, Dino was presented. Many attended and were amazed by the composite stage which this play required. As the year came to a close the farewell prom in our honor became the most discussed event. With greater knowledge and many fond memories we waved good-by to Plainfield Schools as we embarked on our journey into life. If you do not think about the future, you cannot have one. —JOHN GALSWORTHY 26 Left to right: Garrett Johnson, vice-president; Martha Sandberg, president; Brian Wood, treasurer; Mr. Mart Mitchell, Mr. John Scott, Mrs. Pauline Culbertson. adiisors Russell Stenzel, secretary. 27 7he junior Gfa ass James Alstott Carl Anderson Mary Balstrode Donald Beahm Betty Beebe Mary Berard Kathleen Bombasaro Judith Brewer Sharon Bronk Diane Brunner John Bunting Richard Butterbach Paul Clarkson James Colwell Larry Covili David Crawford James D’Amico James Davis Dean Dixon Terrance Drauden Robert Durant George Eaton Coady Erickson John Felix Lavonne Ferguson Richard Fisher David Fleming Laurie Glasgow Bruce Gruben Richard Gruben fie junior C j as s Janet Harms Karen Harms Carol Sue Hedtcke Judith Hill Arthur Hiller Kathleen Hogan Fred Hoyt Edgar Jennings Rodger O. Judy Georgia Juhant Ronald Kaatz Brian Kasch Garry Keene Kenneth Keister Ann Kelly Raymond Kelly Jane Klein Raymond Lamb Douglas Lambert Kenneth Lambert James Lang Roxanne Lantz Richard Larsen James Lawrence Raul Arthur Leos Lynda Lietzow Jean Mauer Wendelle Mayfield Lorna McComb Lynn Munroe David Needham Carolyn Parks Judith Pearson Harold Pemble Michael Pumphrey Kay Reed Sharon Rinehart Suzanne Roman Joy Rose Thomas Ruffing William Shcga Donald Shepherd Diane Sheridan Jefferson Showerman Donald Smiley Mary Smith Marvin Smith Pamela Smith Diana Stogsdill Karen Van Horn Roberta Van Horn Jyme Verick Sharon Weaver Carol Wilson Emmett Wilson Joy Wright Sandra Wysock Uhe (Sophomore (hass FRONT ROW, left to right: Martha Tunell, secretary; Mrs.Juanita Niehus, advisor Alice Ferguson, treasurer. SECOND ROW: Charles Stansberry, vice-president; James Hill, president; Mr. Albert Frattinger, advisor. Timothy Adams Kathy Ansley Patricia Auld James Balstrode Sally Bedford A he SopAomore Glass John Bcrtino Janet Bill Robert Birkett Joseph Bootz Elaine Boughton Bonnie Brands Gerald Brcgar Robert Breckling Dorothy Brown Jean Brown Judith Brown Girl Bryant Rebecca Bunting William Busch Kenneth Christian Cathleen Chwasz Edward Clark Matthew Connell Barbara Crafts Jane Culbertson Lawrence Davis Alberta Denato William Drauden Caraneta Erickson Judith Evans Larry Ferguson John Fiddyment Grace Frazier Roger Frieh James Gessing James Goebel Michael Gosack William Graffis Jack Graves Linda Green Roderic Hageman Franklin Haglund Penny Hamilton Jane Harms Bonnie Harris Kay Hewlett Alice Holt Brent Huston Margaret Jennings John Jewett U ie c 5opfiomore Qjfass Geraldine Juhant Lila Kenyon Donald Levers Wayne Leupold Ronald Limebeck Nancee Linder Daniel Mahoney Stephen Mayfield John McCulley Thomas Melhorn Jerry Milligan Pamela Mulyck John Neef Patricia Parks Katherine Paul 7£e c5 op iom ore () ass Frank Patzka Carol Pemblc Terry Peel David Peterson Sandra Platt James Pumphrey Michael Romig JoAnne Shepherd Evelyn Siegel Bruce Smith Mary Kay Smith Nancy Staehling Barbara Stcfanech Robert Stelter Carla Stewart John Svetlccich Suzanne Theobald Roger Therrien Sandra Thomson Robert Uhde Roger Varley Glenn Wadsworth Mark Wallin Helen Ward Judith Werner Patricia Widup JoAnne Wietting Sterling Wilkinson Jeffrey Williams James Wisneski 35 FIRST ROW: Janice Van Horn, treasurer. SECOND ROW: Miss Rosalie Schaper, advisor; William Taylor, secretary. THIRD ROW: Terry Russell, vice-president; Charles Schrader, president. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Gerald Reynolds, adtisor. H ie freshman Cj ass John Adlington David Alstott Alice Auld Ronald Bitterman Constance Bourn Eileen Brockway Joyce Bundy Ronald Cates Jeanne Clegg Rebecca Connell Roger Dewar Timothy Dixon Raymond Fiday Douglas Flagg Marilyn Foss Regina George Kathie Glasgow Nancy Goben Robert Green Carolyn Gregorich Patricia Grindstaff Larry Grommon Roberta Hamilton Richard Hadfield Kathleen Haywood Brian Homerding Paul Hyte Elaine Jones Raymond Jones James Kemmerer James Kesman 'Hiomas Kiedaisch Karl King Bernard Kubinski Sandra Lamb Patricia Lambert Stanley Lantz Joseph Latham Josephine Leos Georgia Lockwood rJ£e freshman Cj ass James Marshall Rose Mauer Warren McKanna William Mehaffey Albert Mulyck Girmela Myers Donna Obst Terrence O’Leary Do Lane Overman Curtis Patzka Gary Pemble William Piner Gerald Platt Ellen Plummer Kathleen Pubentz James Quaresima Susan Raddatz Edward Rinehart Carol Rockenbach Georgianna Rossmiller Brenda Rushing Walter Rutten Pamela Sandvall Judy Schempf Jane Schieber Otto Sebby Sue Smiley Douglas Smith Karen Smith Susan Snook Keith Stenzel Maryann Taylor Sandra Thrall Carol Ward Robert Whitley Larry Williams Dale Wright Raymond Zupancic Attendants Audrey and Lynda Attendants Georgianna and Barbara 40 The Plainsman-Fielder Miss America First Prize-Junior’s Joan of Arc ancf the C irowntny of the (J.ueen. FRONT ROW, left to right: Georgianna Rossmiller, freshman; Lynda Lietzow, junior. SECOND ROW: Barbara Crafts, sophomore; Ann George, Queen. Audrey Paluck. senior. cSW ?y i ie JITooJfor Tt iyt im SEATED, left to right: Jerry Kurth, Thomas Easton, Ronald Dewar, John Berst James Lang, Edward Clark, Steven Tunell, Leonard Humo, Larry Covili, James Hill, David Needham. STAND- ING: Joy Wright, Roger Dewar, William Garbelman, Jeffrey Williams, John Jewett, Mr. Edward Jones. BAND OFFICERS SEATED: Ada George, secretary; Mr. Edward Jones, director. STAND- ING, left to right: Steven Tunell, vice-president; Thomas Easton, prop- erty manager; Ronald Dewar, presi- dent, Sharon Bronk and Janice Van Horn, librarians; William Garbelman and David Needham, property man- agers. NOT PICTURED: Jerry Kurth, William Piner, property man- agers. BAND PERSONNEL Flutes: Kathleen Bombasaro Lavonne Ferguson Ada George Roxanne Lantz ♦Martha Sandberg Pamela Smith Carla Stewart Roberta Van Horn Oboes: ♦Patricia Parks Diane Sheridan William Taylor Clarinets: Sharon Bronk Edward Clark Barbara Crafts Judith Evans Raymond Fiday ♦Laurie Glasgow' Joan Green Bonnie Harris James Hill Leonard Humo William Piner Carol Rockenbach Judith Schcmpf Charlene Smith Susan Snook 4 Maryann Taylor Martha Tunell Janice Van Horn Karen Van Horn Alto Clarinets. Richard Fisher •Barbara Stefanech Joy Wright Sandra Wysock Bass Clarinets: Carl Anderson ♦Edgar Jennings William Shega Bassoons: ♦Ronald Dewar Penny Hamilton Sousaphones: Donald Beahm Roger Dewar Lila Kenyon ♦Jefferson Showerman Judith Stafford Alto Saxophones: Jack Graves (not pictured) •Kay Hewlett Edward Rinehart Tenor Saxophone: Jean Mauer Baritone Saxophone: John Berst French Horns: Jeanne Clegg (Not pictured) Wayne Leupold •Charles Stansberry Mark Wallin Cornets: Alice Bloodgood William Busch Larry Covili Paul Hyte James Kesman Thomas Kiedaisch James Lang William Mehaffey Sue Smiley Robert Stclter •Steven Tunell Trombones: Robert Birkett ♦William Garbelman John Jewett David Needham Gerald Platt Charles Schrader Donald Smiley Douglas Smith Jeffrey Williams Baritones: William Graffis •Lynn Munroc Georgianna Rossmiller Percussion: James Davis •Thomas Easton Roderic Hageman Jerry Kurth Ronald Limeback David Peterson Edward F. Jones, Band Director •denotes section leader. DRUM MAJOR and MAJORETTES Penny Hamilton, Charles Stansberry, Sharon Bronk SOPRANOS—FRONT ROW, left to right: Karen Yagac, Judith Ferguson, Judith Brewer, Alice Bloodgood, Sharon Rinehart, Mar)' Balstrode, Joan Green. SECOND ROW: Janet Harms, Carol Wilson, Sandra Gromman, Patricia Warner, Lynn Book, Audrey Paluck, Kay Reed, Suzanne Roman, Karen Harms. THIRD ROW: Charlene Smith, Jean Mauer, Sandra Wysock, Linda Hyte, Virginia Bedford, Judith Stafford, Ann George, Judith Pearson, Kathleen Hogan. FRONT ROW, left to right: John Jewett, William Taylor, Larry Grommom, Karl King, Wayne Leupold, Mr. Edward Jones, director; James Nelson, Leonard Humo, James Kemmerer, Florian Chwasz, Timothy Dixon. SECOND ROW: Steven Tunell, Jeffrey Williams, Jerry Kurth, Edw'ard Rinehart, William Garbelman, Ronald Dewar, Walter Rutten, Roger Dewar, David Peterson. ALTOS—FRONT ROW, left to right: Joy Wright, Lavonne Ferguson, Roberta Van Horn, Sharon Bronk, Lynn Munroe, Carole Kenyon, Geraldine Clark, Lois Davis. SECOND ROW: Jacqueline Pumphrey, Ann Kelly, Judith Hill, Judith Pilcher, Pamela Smith, Mary Smith, Sharon Weaver, Mary Berard, Leanna Grussing, Donna Haire. cc J.5 refs ancf t ie by William F. Davidson V Presented by the Juniors SEATED ON FLOOR, left to right: Lavonne Ferguson. Beanie; Arthur Hiller, prompter. SECOND ROW: Kathleen Bombasaro, Mrs. Kluckholm; Coady Erickson. Eyes; John Bunting. Adam Marten; Carolyn Parks. Cricket Marten; James Davis. Soapy; Roberta Van Horn, Debbie; David Crawford, Tex. THIRD ROW: Lynda Lietzow, Jean; Mary Balstrodc. Alice; Joy Rose. Mibs; Sharon Rinehart. Hank; Kay Reed, prompter. FOURTH ROW: Lynn Munroe, student director; Judith Pearson, Mrs. Barker; Mr. John Scott, director; Mary Smith, property manager; Karen Van Horn, Leslie Chatterton; David Fleming, Hobart Worthen; Donald Beahm, electrician; Ronald Kaatz, Jim Kluckholm; Martha Sandberg, Madge; Richard Gruben, curtain; Kathleen Hogan, student director. Arriving in their new home, newlyweds Adam and Cricket meet intruders in the per- sons of two inmates of a nearby boys’ training school. Warmhearted Cricket and her understanding groom face public disfavor and convince their neighbors that Youthville is a genuine asset to the community. A stray dog, a rained-out picnic, a stolen watch, mush- rooms in the basement, sene up a delightful story of understanding and trust. 47 Left to right: Sharon Bronk, feature editor; Florian Chwasz, sports editor; Lynn Munroe. news editor; Kathleen Bombasaro, business manager; Mr. George Howieson, printer; Lorna McComb, business manager; James Neison, co-editor; Mrs. Betty Leaman, advisor; Virginia Bedford, circulation manager; Patricia Warner, co-editor. 48 SEATED, left to right: Barbara Stefanech, Mary Kay Smith. Martha Tunell, Barbara Crafts, Charles Schrader, Sally Bedford. SEC- OND ROW: Bonnie Harris. Terry Russell, Pamela Smith. Kay Hewlett, Evelyn Siegel, Joy Rose. THIRD ROW: Carla Stewart. Nancee Linder, Judith Hill, Elaine Boughton, Audrey Paluck, Lynn Book, Roberta Van Horn, Kathleen Hogan. SEATED: Carole Kenyon, Carolyn Parks, editors. STANDING, left to right: Brian Wood, Janice Leffers, editors; Mrs. Dorothy Lam- bert, Miss Rosalie Schaper, advisors. J5® Karcn Van Horn’ Penny Hamilton. Audrey Paluck, Terry Russell. Carol Sue Hedtcke, Roberta Van Horn. SECOND ROvC Cathleen Chwasz. Lila Kenyon, Susan Raddatz. Elaine Jones. Judith Pearson. Bonnie Harris, Jane Culbertson. Sandra X ysock, Alice Bloodgood, Mary Kay Smith. THIRD ROW: Garrett Johnson, Carmela Myers, Judith Hill, Charles Schrader. Rebecca Connell, Ann Kelly, Pamela Smith, Nancee Linder. 49 JJe Jntroc uce l ie Cea ( i(xs 7lTo fe yiirp cine ( ub SEATED, left to right: Timothy Adams, James D'Amico, Norman Heiman, William Zimmerman, sponsor; Russell Stenzel, Garrett Johnson. STANDING, left to right: Douglas Smith, John Necf, Robert Birkett, Kenneth Keister, Donald Beahm, James Davis, Matthew Connell, Brian Wood, William Piner, Garry Keene, Terry Peel. The Science Club is sponsored by Dr. Mark Fred. uture leac iers ( ub SEATED, left to right: Lila Kenyon, Karen Van Horn, Mrs. Robert McBeth, sponsor; Elaine Jones, Jane Klein, president; Mary Balstrode, vice-president; Ann Kelly, scrapbook chairman; Mary Kay Smith, treasurer; Alice Ferguson, secretary’; and Judith Schempf. STANDING: Patricia Grindstaff, Alice Bloodgood, Martha Tunell, Jane Culbertson, Rebecca Conneil, Joy Wright, Margaret Jennings, Kathleen Bombasaro, Lynn Munroc, Nancy Staehling, Pamela Sandvall, Gcorgianna Rossmiller, Kathleen Hogan and Evelyn Siegel. uture urses ( ub SEATED, left to right: Mrs. Floyd Hensel, sponsor; Barbara Stefanech, Lynda Lietzow, Karen Harms, Barbara Crafts. STANDING— FIRST ROW: Carol Wilson, Judith Evans. Janice Van Horn. Lavonne Ferguson, Roberta Hamilton, Carla Stewart, Orel Sue Hedtcke, Patricia Parks, Audrey Paluck, Sandra Thrall, Mary Smith. BACK ROW: Jane Schieber, Judith Pearson, DeLane Overman. 5 Juture Jfomemafters of America OFFICERS—SEATED, left to right: Patricia Warner, vice-president of degrees; Virginia Bedford, vice-president; Carolyn Parks, presi- dent and section president; Kathleen Bombasaro, treasurer; Loma McComb, secretary. STANDING: Pamela Smith, vice-president of public relations; Judith Stafford, vice-president of recreation; Caraneta Erickson, parliamentarian; Joy Rose; historian; Lila Kenyon, vice- president of projects; Mrs. Phyllis Parrish, advisor. FRONT ROW . left to right: Alberta Denato, Patricia Parks, Lynn Book, Sandra Grommon, Patricia Widup, Katherine Paul. SECOND ROW: Cathleen Chwasz, Alice Bloodgood, Judith Werner. Jane Culbertson, Suzanne Theobald, Mary Kay Smith. Audrey Paluck. THIRD ROW: Sandra Thomson, Carla Stewart, Geraldine Juhant, Dorothy Brown, JoAnne Wietting, Leana Grussing, Donna Haire, Jacqueline Pumphrey. FRONT ROW, left to right: Joy Wright, Betty Beebe, Carol Wilson, Lavonnc Ferguson, Suzanne Roman, Diane Brunner, Judith Brewer, Roberta Van Horn. SECOND ROW: Lynda Lietzow, Lynn Munroe, Sharon Bronk, Rozanne Lantz, Jyme Verick, Sharon Rinehart, Wendelle Mayfield, Jane Klein, Kathleen Hogan. THIRD ROW: Kay Reed, Karen Van Hom, Georgia Juhant, Jean Mauer, Sharon Weaver, Ann Kelly, Sandra Wysock, Mary Berard. Patricia Warner, vice-president of degrees. FIRST ROW, left to right: Barbara Stefanech, Josephine Leos, Susan Raddatz, Sue Smiley, Judith Schempf, Carol Rockenbach, Kathy Ansley. SECOND ROW: Georgianna Rossmiller, Martha Sandberg, Barbara Crafts, Evelyn Siegel, Roberta Hamilton, Sandra Lamb, Janice Van Horn, Sally Bedford, Judith Evans. THIRD ROW: Elaine Jones, Maryann Taylor, Rebecca Connell, Regina George, Mary Smith, Georgia Lockwood, Susan Snook, Pamela Sandvall, Carol Ward, Penny Hamilton. Juiure banners of America . . . SEATED, left to right: Mr. W. I. Bidner, advisor; James Alstott, secretary, Robert Milligan, treasurer; John Schoob, president, Nelson LeVee, vice-president; Arthur Hiller, reporter; James Sebby. sentinel. STANDING: Raymond Kelly, Douglas Lambert, Stanley Lantz, Joseph Quaresima, Larry Grommon, James Lawrence, Gerald Platt, John Fiddyment, Ronald Cates, James Balstrode, Raymond Jones, Brian Homerding, Douglas Flagg, James Kemmerer, Silvio Denato. The Future Farmers of America, or the F. F. A. as it is commonly known, is the national organization of, by and for the boys studying vocational agriculture. The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agricultural leadership, co- operation and citizenship. This year the chapter of twenty-four members was organized in September. Richard Hadfield was a member of this chapter, and after his untimely death his pals missed him greatly. The large project of the year was operating the F. F. A. farm at the Continental Can Company. All of the boys participated in the various phases of the work and are looking forward to a bountiful harvest. Early in the year Greenhands were initiated into the organization. Members attended the Chicago Market Show, State Judging Contests, State F. F. A. Convention, Sectional Activities, and helped sponsor the Spring Frolic. SEATED, left to right: Ellen Stenzel, senior; Robert Durant, junior; Pamela Smith, junior, vice-president; John Berst, senior, president; Steven Tunell, senior; Ann Kelly, junior. STANDING: Mr. Edwin Groh, advisor, John Bertino, sophomore, Edward Clark, sophomore, secretary-treasurer; Carol Gregorich, freshman; Robert Uhde, sophomore; Otto Sebby, freshman. Left to right: Walter Ruttcn, Mr. Mart E. Mitchell, instructor; James Wisneski, Donald Levers. William Shega SEATED ON FLOOR, left to right: Alice Fergu- son, Patricia Parks, Bar- bara Stefanech, Martha Tunell, Suzanne Roman. SEATED: Carol Sue Hedtckc, Lynn Munroe, Lynn Book, Sharon Bronk, Judith Hill, Loma Mc- Comb, Roberta Van Horn, Karen Van Horn. STAND- ING: Carla Stewart, Jac- queline Pumphrey, Cara- neta Erickson, Penny Ham- ilton, Carolyn Parks, Kay Reed, Sandra Thomson, Elaine Boughton, Carol Wilson, Ada George, Sharon Rinehart, Ann Kel- ly SEATED ON FLOOR, left to right: Josephine Leos, Nancy Goben, Kath- leen Haywood, Rose Ann Mauer, Roberta Hamilton. SEATED: Patricia Lam- bert, Elaine Jones, Susan Raddatz, Georgianna Ross- miller, Eileen Brockway, Janice Van Horn, Kathe- rine Paul. STANDING: Miss Donna Obrecht, ad- visor; Mary Smith, De Lane Overman, Margaret Jennings. Joyce Bundy, Kay Hewlett, Pamela Sandvall, Dorothy Brown, Carolyn Gregorich, Regina George, Jane Schieber. Officers ancf rSporlfieacfs SEATED, left to right: Judith Pearson, Treasurer; Patricia Warner, Vice-pres- ident; Ann George, Hik- ing Sporthead; Kathleen Bombasaro, Basket- ball Sporthead; Mary Bal- strode, Point Chairman; Barbara Crafts, Stunts and Tumbling Sporthead. KNEELING: Joy Rose, Soccer Sporthead; Sandra Wysock, Swimming Sport- head; Kathleen Hogan, Bowling Sporthead; Judith Evans, Publicity; Audrey Paluck, Softball Sporthead; Pam Smith, Secretary. NOT PICTURED: Judith Pilcher, Volleyball and Badminton Sporthead. 57 SEATED. Miss Lucy VC ard. SENIOR LIBRARIANS—STANDING, left to right: Judith Pilcher, Judith Koehl, Jacqueline Pumph- rey, Vjrgjma Bedford, Patricia Warner, Doris Fleming, Lynn Book, Rosalie Yadlosky, Alice Bloodgood, Ellen ,Stenzel. JUNIOR LIBRARIANS SEATED. left to right: Ann Kelly, Kay Reed. STANDING: Carol Hedtcke, Judith Hill. Judith Brewer Betty Beebe. Lynda Lietzow, Kathleen Bombasaro. Georgia Juhant. Roberta Van Horn. Pamela Smith. Karen Van Horn. Mary Smith Jyme Vernck, Judith Pearson, Kathleen Hogan. 58 9Ae cJreen and Itthtte () uh — Our Lettermen and Cjdeer eaders FRONT ROW left to right: Joy Wright, Kathleen Bombasaro, Barbara Crafts, Lynn Book, Audrey Paluck. SECOND ROW: Carla Stewart. James Sebby, Richard Gruben, Wayne Schieber, David Needham, Bruce Gruben, Florian Chwasz. Everett Holt, Jyme Verrick THIRD ROW: Raymond Kelly, Terrance Drauden. William Goben, Thomas Findlay, Donald Smiley, Frank Raymond, Jefferson Shower- man, John Berst. FOURTH ROW: Raymond Lamb, James Alstott, Robert Durant. Brian Kasch, John Thompson. Garry Keene. John Jewett. William Schoob, Paul Clarkson, James D Amico. Souvenirs . . . Kindergarten 101. Are you sure we have enough material ? 0 oj the C7c our Do not loiter in the halls. The Studious Five. 61 FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS—FIRST: Joy Wright. SECOND: Kathleen Bombasaro. THIRD ROW, left to right: Lynn Book. Carla Stewart, Barbara Crafts, Audrey Paluck, Jyme Verick. The cheerleaders, supervised by Miss Donna Obrecht, had a busy season this year. Besides cheering for the basketball and football games, they participated in the pep sessions, aided by the pep band and various organizations in the school. The most valuable football and basketball player scrapbooks were made by the cheerleaders. The girls' part in the Home- coming activities was planning the pep session and bonfire at the Village Green. The football team, aided by the cheerleaders, sponsored a Dad’s Day Game. The cheerleaders are members of the National Cheerleaders Association and honorary members of our local Green and White Club. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS—Left to right: Carla Stewart, Jyme Verick, Audrey Paluck, Joy Wright, Kathleen Bombataro, Barbara Crafts, Lynn Book. 7)arsity 7oot6a S 7uacf FRONT ROW, left to right: John Schoob, John Bunting, Thomas Findlay, John Berst, Donald Smiley. James Alstott. SECOND ROW: Paul Clarkson. Terrance Drauden, Richard Gruben, Florian Chwasz. Bruce Gruben, James Lang. THIRD ROW: Robert Pittman, coach; William Goben, Robert Patrick, Robert Durant, Brian Kasch, Bruce Smith, Jefferson Showerman, James D'Amico, John McGuire, coach. Even though the Wildcats lost six and won two, the season was not as bleak as the record might indicate. The Wildcats dropped their first game with Wilmington 20-0. Each touchdown was not given away quickly and easily. Near the end Florian Chwasz's passing arm was threatening Wilmington, as he began to throw completed passes to ends and halfbacks. Plainfield dropped the next game 13-0 to Earlville. The Wildcats played a £ood defensive game. In the following week the varsity played host to powerful Yorkville at Yorkville's Homecoming. The score was only 12-0 at the half, but Plainfield fell near the end, 40-0. The big green next entertained a powerful Dwight eleven by losing 38-12. Though it was too late, the Wildcats pushed Dwight around in the second half. At Plainfield's Homecoming, Marseilles handed the Wildcats a stubborn defeat of 18-0. It was unfortunate for the Cats” as Marseilles earned their points only on mistakes like pass interceptions. The fighting Wildcat eleven finally tasted victory by pushing over hopeful Plano 20-0. The next game was at the hands of Oswego, 45-7. It was a rugged game and Plainfield was able to play on even terms, but the Panther's speedy halfbacks were much too fast for the Wildcats. The Wildcats knocked over last year’s conference champs, Sandwich, 20-0, in their last game. Chuck Wood showed his great competitive spirit as he repeatedly smashed through the Sandwich line for long gains. All conference honors were given to Chuck Wood. Jim Alstott was named first team center and second team tackle. Florian Chwasz and John Berst received honorable mention. Florian Chwasz and Jim Alstott were Chicago Daily News' pick on the Little All-State second team. Chuck Wood, for the second year, won the most valuable player award and the most tackles award. The Plainfield Varsity will suffer a great loss with the graduation of such players as Chuck Wood, rugged linebacker; Tom Findlay, tough end; Florian Chwasz, tough little field general; and Bill Goben, good kicker and passer. 64 65 t Junior TJarsity 001bci 0earn FRONT ROW, left to right: Douglas Smith, manager; Frank Patzka, Roger Therrien, William Drauden, Terry Russell, Timothy Adams. James Kemmerer, Stanley Lantz, manager. SECONP ROW: Donald Levers, Glenn Wadsworth, Stephen Mayfield, Larry Grommon. John Bertino, Roger Varley. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Kurtz, coach; David Peterson. Roger Dewar, James Hill, Mark Wallin, Edward Rinehart, John Jewett. Otto Sebby, Paul Crafts, coach. Wilmington downed Plainfield 27-7 in their first game. Bill Drauden scored the Wildcats' only touchdown. However, in their second game, they trounced E rlville 21-0. Frank Patzka, Bill Drauden, and Tim Adams all made touchdowns. In the game with Yorkville, the frosh-soph fell in the final seconds 12-7. John Jewett made the only touchdown. Dwight rolled over the Wildcats 20-0 in the following game. At Marseilles Plainfield again met defeat 33-7. The touchdown was made by Bill Drauden. Although the frosh-soph won statistically by a forfeit, they lost to Plano who had several varsity players on their squad. Running into a brick wall, the cats lost at Oswego’s homecoming 56-0. Finally, at Sand- wich, the Wildcats came back with an impressive 16-0 win with Frank Patzka and Mark Wallin making the two touchdowns. 66 7fie 1958-59 7 as£e(6af S eason The 1958-59 basketball season for Plainfield's varsity squad was a highly successful one. The Wildcats fought their way to 19 victories and tumbled only 8 times. High- lighting their campaign was the capturing of the Fox Valley Conference Championship with a 9-1 record. They also recovered the Fox, conference traveling trophy, which will remain in the Wildcat den until next year. Other achievements include a second place trophy in the conference tournament which was held here in Plainfield and runner-up honors in the state district tournament. Individual honors went to David Needham who was chosen on the all-area first team and also was named most valuable player by his teammates. Florian Chwasz was chosen as honorary captain for the 1958-59 season. Top scorers for the year included: David Needham 587 points, Wayne Schieber 335 points, Florian Chwasz 250 points, and Jim Sebby 236 points. The efforts of the entire team, however, played the most important part in this fine year. Everyone worked hard and had a strong determination to succeed. And succeed they did. Plainfield's underclassmen finished in a three way tie for the conference JV title with Lisle and Yorkville. Their over all record included 11 victories and 10 defeats. TOURNAMENTS Morris Holiday Tournament Plainfield 49 Coal City 66 Plainfield 55 Wilmington 83 Fox Valley Conference Tournament Plainfield 85 Newark 70 Plainfield 63 Minooka 69 District Tournament Plainfield 58 Lemont 56 Plainfield 74 Oswego 63 Plainfield 52 Geneva 85 69 KNEELING: Edward Brown, manager. STANDING, left to right: Terrance Drauden, Bruce Gruben, James Alstott, Rodger Judy. Wayne Schieber. Mr. William Tuliar. coach, William Garbelman, David Needham, Brian Kasch, James Sebby. Florian Chwasz. Plainfield 45 Mazon 49 Plainfield 62 Lincoln-Way 59 Plainfield 63 Kaneland 48 Plainfield 68 Geneva 51 Plainfield 63 Morris 58 Plainfield 75 Lisle 44 Plainfield 79 Newark 46 Plainfield 77 Yorkville 57 Plainfield 70 Minooka 65 Plainfield 61 Braidwood 54 Plainfield 59 Oswego 61 Plainfield 71 Lisle 63 Plainfield 37 St. Charles 45 Plainfield 67 Yorkville 59 Plainfield 63 Serena 61 Plainfield 70 Newark 69 Plainfield 53 Coal City 64 Plainfield 64 Lincoln-Way 45 Plainfield 64 Minooka 56 Plainfield 70 Oswego 58 Goac ies junior 7 Jarsity lasAeiba I Geam KNEELING, left to right: Timothy Dixon, William Taylor, James Balstrode. James Kesman, William Mehaffey, James Kemmerer. John Bertino, Terry Russell. STANDING: Charles Schrader, Roger Dewar, James Hill, Charles Stansberry, Paul Crafts, coacji; James Lang, manager; Gerald Platt, Mark Wallin, Edward Rinehart, Otto Sebby. Left to right: William Tullar, varsity basketball coach; John McGuire, elementary coach; Kenneth Kurtz, jr. high coach; Paul Crafts, fresh-soph, coach. Not Pictured: Robert Pittman, football coach. 5 9 At A Oracle Gary Bennett Elmer Birkett Elizabeth Bloodgood Daniel Bosse William Boyd Jerome Brands Wayne Brewer Steven Bronk Ruth Ann Burke Catherine Busch James Butterbach Phyllis Clark David Clem James Coleman Constance Copen Thomas Corzan John Cryder David Davis Elizabeth Declue Kent Dew Gail Eaton John Eaton Susan Ermey Ronnie Evans Sharon Ferguson Patricia Flagg Thomas Frattinger Betty Lou Frazier David George William Gillis Roger Haglund David Harshbarger Marcia Hartman Susan Hensel Holly Herath James Highley Robert Hi Id Thomas Howe Kathleen Hoyt Richard Jewett Hannah Johnson James Johnson Steven Judy Ramona Kaatz Daryl Keene Karen Keeney Stephen Kent Larry Kin ley Sue Ellen Klein Mary Lang Robert Langthorne Larry Leach Alan Leahigh Lawrence Leslie Robert Lietzow Earline Lillibridge Charles Lipp Delores Lopez Alverta Macaluso Dale Mayfield (c icf ii i (Jracfe Susan Needham Edward Nelson Leonard Nelson Mary Peterson Janice Rauworth Paula Sandberg Sue Ann Sauvageau David Scott Judith Shepherd Renee Sherman Sally Smith Raymond- Spangler James Strope Paula Thomson James Uhde Robert Waller James Warmbier Carla Whitesel Carol Wietting Judith Wilkening Helen Wilson Margaret Wilson Sandra Yarbrough Errol Zimmerman Sharon Zupancic Teacher advisors Mrs. Margaret Blake Mrs. Shirley Hiatt Mrs. Dorothy Lambert Mrs. Rosa McArthur Mrs. Jean McMillin Not pictured Christian Bernhardt Robert Gray Jon Pierce Wanda Rodgers T eacher Miss Carol Johnson Mary Jane Alstott Robert Arbeiter Joan Auld Diane Ayers Judith Balstrode Marcia Balstrode Wesley Barz Nancy Bennett Marjorie Bootz Beverly Brands Leroy Brody Marilyn Brown Marjorie Cary Gary Cates Samuel Chellino Judith Chrossfield Duncan Conklin Gary Coover Kent Crafts Linda D'Amico Betty Lou Dannenberg James Davis Jerry Davis Stephen Davis Gerald Drauden Sherry Dunaway Edward Eichelberger Judith Eichelberger Richard Eld red Gene Erickson c Seventh Srack Ronald Erickson James Findlay Sandra Ford Sherman Formento William Fouser Susan Fred Timothy Gentry Mary Lowell Gessing Alan Glasscock Richard Goben Susan Kay Goist Diana Grate Louis Grindstaff Penne Lee Habich Gilbert Haire Mary Carolyn Hall Jerry Hamilton Paul Harris Teresita Hartman Cynthia Hayward Maureen Haywood John Hazelton Robert D. Hill Sandra Hill Douglas Howe Michael Hrechko Hollace Huckins Stuart L. Johnson Diane Kase Daniel Kelly euen Jrac e Eileen Kenyon Kenneth Kiedaisch Susan Kilpatrick Anita Klett Harley Kuriger Barbara Latham Ronald Lawrence Clifford Lemke Sharon Limbaugh Scott Lowtwait James Madison Patrick Mahoney Michae| Mahoney Jerry Marshall Victoria Mayfield Thomas McClean Roger McGrath Joan McNett Judith McNett Ilia Ann Mensinger William Overman Frederick Palmer Pamela Parks Phyllis Parks Dianne Pemble Ardis Poole Dorene Plummer Linda Pubentz Jennifer Raddatz Donna Reitz Michele Rinehart Genoveva Rodriquez Nicolas Rodriquez Richard Rose Shirley Rutherford Edward Schrader Cheryl Sebby Roger Sebby Michael Sheridan Joan Sleight Barbara Smith Roy Spangler Susan Stelter Helen Stogsdill Kcrmit Summers Gary Tate Stephen Thomson Holly Van Horn Kenneth Vollmer Neil Warner Richard Webb James Weller David Werner Carol Wilkinson William Zimmer John Zupancic Teacher advisors Mrs. Marie Knater Mr. Kenneth Kurtz Mr. John McGuire Mrs. Marianne Scoggin Not pictured Olga Aguilar Thomas Needham 7fi e C AeerJeac ers Left to right: Holly Van Horn, Patricia Flagg, Sally Smith, Ronnie Evans, Susan Needham, Linda D'Amico, Holly Huckins, Jennifer Raddatz. A FOND FAREWELL TO THE 1958-59 SEASON As we look back on the 1958-59 basketball season, we shall probably say to ourselves. It could have been; it might have been; it should have been—and so on.” However, the primary purpose of our junior high school basketball program is to train boys for the high school teams. If we have done this, our year was a success. This season we feel that our team consisted of boys with outstanding character, excellent leadership and keen love of competition. There were no individual stars. Each boy did his part in order to reach the common goal—victory. What is more important than learning to work together? Our way of life depends on it. After a great deal of deliberation, the members of the squad elected David Harshbarger as the most valuable player to the team, and his name will be inscribed on the Most Valuable Player trophy. Dale Mayfield was elected Honorary Captain. 81 fias zetbal hiahtweight 7eam STANDING, left to right: Neil Warner. David Zupancic, Russell Engstrom, Paul Warmbier, Roger Sebby, John Zupancic, Kenneth Kiedaisch, Gary Coover, Edward Nelson, Kenneth Kurtz, coach; Randy Dewar. LeRoy Brody, Robert Hill, Scott Lowtwait, Jerry Hamilton, James Weller, James Brewer, Gerald Drauden. KNEELING: Michael Sheridan, player; Kent Crafts, Stephen Kent, Samuel Chellino, managers; Richard Eldred, player. BASKETBALL SCORES Plainfield 24 Laraway 19 Plainfield 16 Thomas Jefferson Plainfield 40 Kelvin Grove 39 (Aurora) 22 Plainfield 33 Hufford Jr. High 20 Plainfield 29 Thomas Jefferson 31 Plainfield 16 Ludwig (Lockport) 33 Plainfield 25 West Aurora 26 Plainfield 26 Laraway 16 Plainfield 28 Morris 38 TOURNAMENTS Ludwig Holiday Invitational Chaney Invitational 115 lbs. Plainfield 36 St. Paul 19 Plainfield 27 Tinley Park 14 Plainfield 19 Rockdale 33 Plainfield 25 Ludwig ■ 31 Century Bowl (Lockport) Plainfield 30 Chaney 23 Plainfield 12 St. Jude 18 Plainfield 36 St. Jude 44 Fourth Place STANDING, left to right: Wayne Brewer, Richard Jewett, Robert Lietzow, Dale Mayfield. Daryl Keene, Steven Bronk, David Harshbarger, Kenneth Kurtz, coach; James Warmbier, David Scott, Randy Dewar, James Highley, LeRoy Brody, Larry Kinley, Robert Hild. KNEELING: Kent Crafts! Stephen Kent, Samuel Chellino, managers holding trophies won this season. BASKETBALL . SCORES Plainfield 42 Laraway 41 Plainfield 36 Thomas Jefferson Plainfield 25 Kelvin Grove 22 (Aurora) 33 Plainfield 31 Hufford 32 Plainfield 57 Thomas Jefferson 36 Plainfield 20 Gompers 26 Plainfield 29 Morris 44 Plainfield 41 Ludwig 32 Plainfield 32 Hufford . 38 Plainfield 28 Laraway 29 Plainfield 43 West Aurora 13 TOURNAMENTS Chaney Invitational K. D. Waldo Invitational Plainfield 38 Bourbonnais 36 Plainfield 39 Lisle 20 Plainfield 50 St. Mary’s Nativity 27 Plainfield 33 Geneva 31 Plainfield 62 Gompers (Joliet) 47 Plainfield 29 K. D. Waldo 41 Plainfield 21 Hufford (Joliet) 56 (Aurora) Second Place Second Place 83 Homecoming Float— Around the World in Eighty Days. FLUTES: Marcia Balstrode Phyllis Clark Stephen Davis Gail Eaton Ronnie Evans Hannah Johnson Mary Lang Fred Palmer Cheryl Sebby Ann Wallin Geraldine Wheeler Karen Schroeder Roger Sebby Lawrence Senders Harriett Mae Shull Raymond Spangler Helen Stogsdill Richard Webb James Weller Judith Wilkening ALTO CLARINET: Edward Schrader OBOES: Stephen Kent David Fletcher CLARINETS: Christian Bernhardt Ruth Ann Burke Donald Dixon Sherry Dunaway Linda Eichelberger Rebecca Felix Robert Hill Cynthia Hrechko Eileen Kenyon Diana Krueger Gayle Lowery Michelle Rinehart BASSOON: Charles Lipp BASS CLARINETS: Gary Bennett William Fouser William Boyd Kenneth Vollmer ALTO SAXOPHONES: Wesley Barz James Coleman Kent Crafts Roger Haglund TENOR SAXOPHONES: James Madison Merry An Piner BARITONE SAXOPHONES: David Harshbarger James Highley FRENCH HORNS: John Crydcr Susan Needham Mary Peterson Burton Saxon Michael Sheridan BARITONES: William Clark Davifi George Vernon Kujath Leonard Nelson William Overman CORNETS: Elizabeth Bloddgood Marilyn Brown John Cofer Randy Dewar Thomas Eungard Charles Flagg Sherman Formento Paul Harris Robert Hi Id Richard Jewett Larry Jack Daryl Keene Michael Rodgers Roy Spangler Richard Waller Robert Zimmer William Zimmer TROMBONES: John Clegg Duncan Conklin Edward Eichelberger Gary Ferguson Richard Rose David Scott SOUSAPHONES: Louis Grindstaff Jerry Hamilton Susan Hensel PERCUSSION: Steven Bronk Larry Kinley Jo Anne Sebby Dan Smith BAND DIRECTOR: Edward F. Jones BAND OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert Hild, secretary; Steven Bronk. vice-president; Larry Kinley, David Harshbarger. David George, property managers. SEATED: Mr. Edward Jones, band director, Gail Eaton, Susan Needham, librarians; Ruth Ann Burke, president. 85 JJatro Joys FRONT ROW, left to right: Michael Mahoney, David Tunell, Richard Goben, Larry Jack, Charles Flagg, James Spires. SECOND ROW Kent Crafts, lieutenant; Paul Harris, Edward Eichelberger, David Werner. William Zimmer, Frederick Feeney, lieutenant. Darryl Miersch, Mr. Alfred Kranz, supervisor. THIRD ROW: Paul Warmbier. Daniel Kelly, lieutenant; Stephen Davis, Burton Saxon, Walter Obman, Duncan Conklin. FOLTRTH ROW: Stephen Kent, lieutenant; Daniel Bosse. John Smith, William Overman, Michael Hanson. Thomas Corzan, Robert Hild. captain. FIFTH ROW: Harley Kuriger, Errol Zimmerman. Elmer Birkett, David Harshbarger, David George, James Johnson, lieutenant: James Highley. NOT PICTURED: Neil Warner, Scott Lowtwait. Since the first edition of the Plainsman in 1949, our Plainfield Safety Patrol has more than tripled in number. In lp49, we had ten members in our patrol with Mr. Gerald Reynolds as the leader, and today we have thirty-five members under the supervision of Mr. Alfred Kranz. We had a successful year and were proud to receive the Chicago Motor Club’s Award for Meritorious Service this past year. For our time and tireless efforts, we received passes to local school athletic games and a trip to a major league baseball game through the courtesy of the P. T. A. We, of the Plainfield Safety Patrol, wish to thank students, teachers, parents, members of the Parent Teachers Association, police and townspeople for your fine co-operation in helping us to make our area, a safer place to attend school. 86 Virginia Bradley James Brewer David Brown Carl Chapman David Curtis Leanne Johnson Nancy Jones Suzanne Kase Janet Kubinski Marilyn Leahigh Donald Lowtwait Sharon Mauer Ross Mayfield Darryl Miersch Laura Kay Miller Patricia Mulyck Jalayne Neef Walter Obman James Ozbolt Roberta Raddatz Barbara Rauworth John Rutherford Jack Santerelli Judith Schrader Diane Scott Gregory Selfridge Diane Simmen Gary Summers Patricia Urbanski T eacher Mrs. Elsie Anderson Nvt pictured Frederick Fiene Lynn Ann Bosse Olen Ray Colclasure William Denato Linda Downing Gary Failing John Frangella William Ham John Kaatz Betty Keck Linda Kluck Robert Kyle Olive Levers Dennis Limbaugh Sharon Kay Lyons Beverly McCall David Mueller Roxanne Munch Suzanne Pumphrey David Russell Kathryn Sedlacek Melvin Smith James Spires Rhonda Spires Carolyn Tackett Patricia Thornton Paul Warmbier Jimmy White Nancy Wietting Larry Wilson T eacher Mrs. Margaret Parks Not pictured Diane Hartshorne Aixifi Jracfe Jeanne Annis Suzanne Bartz Sandra Bender Janet Beverly Andrea Brockway Susan Capps William Dew Russell Engstrom Patricia Frazier Orma Fry Robert Gillis Michael Hanson Randall Heinz James Jennings Eva Lillibridge Virginia Linder Myrna Lopez Donna Overman Richard Myers Linda Perella Patricia Peterson Sandra Scent Lester Schiek Bruce Shiffer Barbara Sievert John Smith Ronald Smith Deborah Stonich Jean Taylor George Thompson Carol Thomson David Tunpll Frank Zbacnik David Zupancic Sot pictured Gwendolyn Gray Teachers Mrs. Faye Bunting Mrs. Helen Klett William Clark John Clegg John Cofer Donald Dixon Linda Eichelberger Thomas Eungard Rebecca Felix Gary Ferguson Charles Flagg David Fletcher Cynthia Hrechko Larry Jack Diana Krueger Vernon Kujath Gayle Lowery Mary Ann Nelson Merry An Piner Burton Saxon Karen Schroeder Jo Anne Sebby Lawrence Senders Harriett Mae Shull Dan Smith Richard Waller Ann Wallin Geraldine Wheeler Carol Wood Robert Zimmer T eacher Mrs. N. Cecile Scott Not pictured Michael Rodgers Sharon Brody Ronald Brossman Roger Brown Terry Brown Denzil Ray Capps Clinton Elwell Brent Etnyre Melvin Ferguson Margaret Hageman Kenneth Haglund Phyllis Hamilton Richard Herren Terry Lee Hollingsworth Larry Johnson Bryan Jones Richard Lietzow June Lillibridge Virginia Odcgaard Raymond Powers Susan Pubcntz Carolyn Rousonelos John Sandberg Cheryl Spangler Andrea Van Horn Terry Webb Barbara Weller Richard Wisdom T eacher Mrs. Ruth Chidsey Not pictured Flora Mae Emahiser Gloria Norman Paula Bolte Juliannc Bundy Norma Bunting Sherman Capps JoAnn Carlson Barbara Cary Leo Michael Chrossfiel Linda Cryder Duane Daw John Dolan Stephen Fry Janet Greger Sharon Haire Robert Ham Paul Hiller Christine Huston Jerome Jennings David Kelty David Kurtz Kathleen Laufer Mabel Levers Sally Miller Gail Ott Gene Rapp Marcel lino Sanchez Donald Scott Joseph Tackett Ronald Wieman Teacher Mrs. Lela Keister Not pictured Delores Bowers Shelia Gray Beverly Brittan John Cherry Robert Davis Bruce Drauden Patricia Eldred Dorothy Graves Kathryn Haffer Betty Harris Warren Harshbarger John Michael Haworth Charlene Heikkila Marsha Kuriger Richard Madison James Monday Patricia Moore Margaret Norton Richard Olson James Petersen Roberta Ramsay Charlene Riggs Frank Roy Sanchez Robert Sedlacek Sandra Selfridge Loretta Siddon Terrence Thompson William Verick Karen Yearick Michael Zbacnik Richard Zupancic T eacher Mrs. Georgia Patten Carolyn Boughton Lawrence Boyd Thomas Bramscher George Thomas Britt Donna Cates Michael Clem Roger Copen Marilyn Dew Richard Dunaway Jonathan Fred Judith Grate John Eugene Harris Alfred Hartmann Gertrude Harzheim Patricia Hedtcke Carol Hutchings William Jewett Gary Larson Dorothy Leslie Paula Magnuson Kathy Mowrer Mary Alice Overman Penny Lou Parker Gary Rapp Sandra Romig Victoga Sanchez Robert Siddon John Stoner Ronald Varley T eacher Mrs. Virginia Harzheim Not pictured William Tackett Peggy Jo Bond James Bonnar Jerry Braun Timothy Brock way Linda Bulian Ben Cisneros Phyllis Dunaway Robert Flagg Donna Gaffner Christine Georgakas Kenneth Green Jeffrey Hall Robert Hedtcke Diane Just Cynthia Kesman Brenda Lander Fred Lindsey Robert Lipp Randy Lollar Keith Odegaard Dale Overman Charles Ronchetti Jr. Sally Schieber Richard Selfridge George Stefanech Larry Tate Phyllis Werner Mary Yahnke Paula Zimmerman T eacher Miss Ruth Gunderson Jourt Jracie Ronald Brands Joseph Cassetto Scott Chapman Richard Collins Teri Ruth Dempsey Mark Donnelly Daniel Dunlap Ronald Failing Ruth Ann Fiday William Findlay Kathryn Jones Robert Jones Richard Klett Patricia Kramer Joan Marks David McClintock Roberta Munch Linda Needham Kenneth Overman Ronald Reed Becky Rossmiller Loren Senders Dinah Sim men Patricia Thompson Charlene Thomson Robert Thornton Deborah Thrall Janet Wietting James Zupancic T eacher Mrs. Edna Pennington Not pictured Pamela Burton Jourt i 3rade Jolenc Allen James Annis Linda Bennett Thomas Beverly Nancy Bloodgood Dennis Bucciarelli Wayne Chapman Barbara Eldred James Gans Janet Hild Thomas Hill Sharon Johnson Walter Matheis Sherry Meyer David Munchalfen Gregory Neumann Linda Jane Newman Katherine Parker Jack Perella Stephen Rauworth Betty Rem ley Andrew Robinson Linda Schroeder Jacqueline Sebby Janet Sebby Carolyn Tate Lloyd Tinsman Bruce Tad Wallin Charles Whitesel T eacher Miss Donna Radakovich Not pictured Douglas Bernhardt Jennifer Pierce George Bel ford Jane Bradley Pamela Brown Richard Bulian Barbara Burnetti Raymond Colclasure Kenneth Cole Jill Eaton Terri Ayn Hagerman Alois. Hartman Jr. Thomas Hensel Vickie Hull Theodore Kluck Mary Van Laning George Leslie Alan Leupold Kurt McBride Phillip Michael Beverly Olroyd Patricia Patterson Becca Rushing Stevan Sauvageau Allen Saxon Linda Schmidt Bradley Shiffer Carolyn Simmons Gerald Smith Gary Spangler Gale Stewart T eacher Mrs. Ruth Raterman Not pictured Dora Olvera Thomas Price Ronald Collins Deborah D'Agostino Janet Davy Anthony DiGiovine fid Dennis Fletcher Carolyn Gehrkc Peggy Hanson Barbara Harris David Holt G. Robert Jensen Philip Laufer Robert Lowery Lea Ann Nemanich Jerry Pennington Gloria Perry Dennis Prince Marcia Sallenger Mark Sandberg Brian Shiffer Robert Simmen Barbara Sleight Jeremy Smith Marjorie Stogsdill Duane Stonich Ronald Thompson Diane Widmaier Martha Wisdom John Van Horn Tvac her Mrs. Frances Hefty Not pictured Franklyn Fiene Celia Rodriquez Gail Birthiscl Dale Bleck James Bourn Toni Kay Chellino Howard Dillow Donna Dolan John Frazier William Gillespie Linda Glasscock Kathryn Green Joseph Habich Thomas Hamilton Sandra Harris Joan Harzheim Linda Kaluzny Charles Lynch Pamela Madison Vicki Miersch Joel Munch Bruce Parker James Pubentz Heroldine Riggs Dale Sandvall Lawrence Testa James Thomson William Thornton David Tucker Karen Uhde Stephen Wines T eacher Mrs. Amelia Hngelhardt Not pictured Donald Anderson Dennis Carlton Donna Davis Steven Eldred James Heikkila Donna Christine Hicks Richard Hrechko Sherry Johnson Cynthia Kastman Linda Kuriger Roy Kuriger Mary Lou Lopez Louis Lillibridge Betty Mayfield Delores Mensinger Marvin Miller Rex Myers Arnold Ozbolt Charles Parker Ronald Pearson Anita Petersen Roberta Reitz Joyce Santerelli Chari Sherman Michael Sillar Dale Spangler William Weller Mary Jane Wenck Kirk Wheeler Terry Woodard Teacher Efrs. Imogene Failing ot pictured ynae Russell Truman Clay Sheraden 7hircf Sra Chris Bayer Terry Berglund John David Book Robert Brands Richard Brinkman Brett Chapman Judy Ann Crews Roger Dhuse Gregory Etnyre Charles Scott Fletcher Constance Gehrke Peggy Gehrke Nancy Sue Haglund Lucinda Knowles David Lloyd Phillip Martens Kenneth Neumann Pamela Patzka Stan Ripsch Ronald Sebby Kathleen Scent Diann Schroeder Jacqueline Siddon Daniel Stebar Charles Stoner David Tate Karen Thomson Jeanette Werner Karen Williams Teacher Mrs. Mary Needham Not pictured Dorcas Johnson Michael McDonald Georgene Agnich Elizabeth Alstott Clifford Bender Barbara Bonnar James Brittan James Brossman William Cochran Robert Coleman Jeffrey Corzan Thomas Dunaway Diane Eisenbrandt Robert Frazier Judy Gaffner Terry Hanson James Holm Linda Holzhueter Richard Mark Johnson William Kaluzny Karen Kiedaisch Michael Myers Jeanette Niver Gregory Patterson Kathleen Remus Thomas Remley Robert Roman Renee Spencer John Tucker Lynn Urbanski Timothy Wills T eacher Mrs. Jean Frattinger Not pictured Michael Loken Robert Seal Debra Barrett Sharon Blenck Midge Bolte Elizabeth Carr Richard Cassetto Deborah Kay Curtis Larry Daniel Lynette Engstrom Nancy Glasgow Gene Hartong Robert Kase Patricia Keeney Scott Kirby James Leslie Patricia Madison Dennis Matile William Miller Linda Myers Barbara Overman Susan Partak David Peterson David Puntney Nancy Sass Douglas Skoifn Diane Stansberry Brian Surges Lawrence Van Loon Sandra Webb Judy Wietting Nancy Wood Cathie Yearick T eacher Mrs. Elaine Madison Irene Allen Second draefe Nicholas Cisneros Twila Dayton Thomas Dempsey Cathy Ann Dunaway Dennis Grommon April Hagerman Richard Ham Deborah Harzheim Michael Haywood Kathleen Johnson Gerald Kubinski David Lambert Judy Miller Barbara Moore David Meyerhoff Allen Obman Sharon Lee Papesh Paula Polley Sandra Rudisill Holly Sebby Lizabcth Senders Nancy Shull Scott Smith Donald Stelter Michael Tate Gary Watson Robin Wheeler Bobby Joe Williams Joyce Yadlosky Teacher Miss Helen Rix Not pictured Maria Garcia Augustin Marmolejo Jeconcf Oracle Robert Lee Allender Linda Bond Linda Cherry Joyce Davis Russell Flagg Deborah Frangella Jerald Goebel Cathy Graver Michael Hawkins Nancy Hayward Sandra Highland Steven Hodgin Marjorie Kramer Kathy Jo Laning John Larson Israel Lopez Eric Magnuson James Matheis Timothy Mulyck Terry Parker Roger Powers Joyce Riggs Stephen Romig Mark Sebby Tamara Walls T eacher Mrs. Jennie Lou Williams Not pictured James Berry Jeanette Eleff Del Lee Follis Rickie Gray Rosemary Sheraden Jirst Jracfe Gregory Berglund Barbara Beshoar William Birthisel Charles Book Ronald Boughton Michael Bulian Charles William Bunting Lenora Diefenbach Richard Ferguson Linda Gaffner Richard Haffer Charles Hartley Patricia Jewett John Koehl Ilene Kujath Robert Lambert Margaret Mahoney Christine Martens Betty Moore Debra Morgan Randy Muladore Cindra Munchalfen Raymond Peel Patricia Prince Betty Riggs Stevie Simmons Michael Slater Bonnie Williams Teacher Mrs. Zoe Hogan Not pictured Timothy Ansley John Cruz Daniel Needham Deborah Rateynann William Annis Terryl Birkett Gary Britt Leonard Cates Emily Ann Cochran Charles Erickson Teresa Fuhrman Donna Gehrke Beverly Harris Kevin Haywood Pamela Howe William Kase Bradford Klett Walter Krueger Leilani Lantz Keith Larson James McCall Dorothy Mensinger Kevin Myers Scott Nemanich Jill Olson Barry Paydon Gloria Payne Mary Sallenger Gordon Thompson Dana Tucker Carol Tunell Wendy Walker Faye Wright Teacher Mrs. Edith Rinehart Not pictured George Milton R. Grant Barz Pcni Brown Diane Cryder Robert Davis Garrett Dayton Jr. Sandra Dolan Lee Roy Gehrke Robert Goben Michael Grate Roger Hamilton Deborah Hicks Gail Homerding Lawrence Johnson Timothy Jones Patricia Leach Frank Linden Joyce Malnar David Matheis Brian McAllister Debra McClintock Mary Jo Meyerhoff Randall Miller Kevin Moore Patricia Phillips Glen Pubentz Bonnie Remley Paul Schofield Rebecca Swithin Cheryl Thomas T eacher Mrs. Luella Russell Not pictured Craig Norman Gayle Bayles Lawrence Bennett William Blenck Denise Bolte Gary Bond Roberta Brown Sandra Carman Diane Curtis Ronald Gabriel Karen Georgakas Karen Green Nancy preger Michael Hanko Valorie Harmon Scott Jensen Douglas Kelty Lynn Knowles Carol Lantz Mary Kathryn Lowder Ralph Miller Daniel Scott Miller George Rapp Robert Reitz Debra Selfridge James Stoner Kitty SwinSon Scott Walters Bruce Wiggins Cynthia Williams T eacher Mrs. Joyce Smith Not pictured Steven Chamberlain Deborah Johnson Judy Banning Robert Bradley Patricia Chakas Loren Chester Dwight Daniel Cheryl Deary Lavita Lynn Dowdy Wayne Ermey Donnie Joe Fisher Karolyn Hamilton Bruce Johnson Connie Keck Keith Lloyd Donna Matile Norman McNett Kathleen Ott James Pennington Mark Pottorff Thomas Ramsay Michael Reed Norman Reeves Robert Rose Virginia Sanchez Larry Shreve Elizabeth Urtubees Harold Weller Danny White Catherine Worel T eacher Miss Iva M. Walker Not pictured Paul Hartshorne Victor Marmolajo Daniel Reyna_______ Dim cferyarten Gerald Biernat Helen Bill Johnna Burnetti Thomas Chapman Cheryl Clem Robert Delaney Mary DiGiovine Jack Duranto Kevin Esser Cathy Jo Ferguson Patricia Fletcher Ricky Gchrke Timothy Hareld Deborah Hill Michael Hodgin Randall Johnson Kevin Larson Pamela Leahigh Joy Ann Leupold Diane Lloyd Michael Murphy Anne Musich Gary Myers David Ott Linda Pierce Kimberly Pubentz Diane Quillman Rudolph Raspolich Patricia Scheidt Thomas Sebalj Not pictured Roy Obst Gerald Thomas Cheryl Turner Mariceila Verdin Jean Sieger Gary Smith Rose-ann Spangler William Staehely Harold Tinsman Thomas Webb Vicki Barrett John Bayer Jan Marie Bennett Sue Ellen Bonnar Douglas Carlton Glen Davis Jay Eschenberg Di Ann Eungard David Frazier Mary Goodson Richard Graham Nancy Holt Stephen G. Holzhueter Linda Jack Cheryl Judy Carolyn Kastman Donald Kubinski Lawrence Lewis Colleen Lonergan Patricia McCloud Valerie Michael Michael Mischke Earl Van Dyke Overman Not pictured Michael Duchene Diane Foliis Brenda Henson J{ in cfergarten Timothy Pemberton Susanne Peterson Jacqueline Ratermann William Rathbun Nickolas Reed Thomas Reeves Michael Ronchett; Deborah Russell Ted Stewart Jeanne Weinhold Jack Whitley Margaret Widup Mary Wisdom Jane Yahnke T eacher Mrs. Betty Martin Michael Baish Laurel Berglund Benedict Ccrven Robert Collins Shirley Diefenbach William Douglas Jane Doyle John Eichelberger Beryl Eisenbrandt Bernice Findlay Robert Gato Terry Goodspeed Karen Hanson Ronald Hart Mary Hartong Not pictured Stephen Washam Erich Herath Debra Hrechko Donald Lambert Alan Leidig Dawn Markelz Bruce McAllister Wendell McClintock Gregory Monday Cynthia Ott Patricia Parris Mark Paydon Jane Quillman Mark Raddatz Keith Schrocder Mary Schroeder James Slater Marilyn Smith Judy Ann Swinson Donald Taylor Frederick Van Ham Carole Warmbier Deborah Wills Glen Yunker Karen Zupancic Paul Anderson Susan Bayies Patricia Birthisel Bonnie Brinkman Robert Broadfoot Patricia Collins Not pictured David Seil Mary Selfridge James Talbot Joan Anderson DCincfer c arten Donald Erickson Lecann Etnyre Anthony Fazio Thomas Gchrke Dennis Hawkins Sally Hewlett Sandra Hopkins Debra Hutchings Kimberly Johnson Lorelei Just Robert Kennedy Jane Larson Frank Levers Dorothy Lillibridge Michael Lollar Janice Marcks Karen Mauer Kathleen Mee David Miller Ronald Miller Norma Mydler Charles Oliver Joseph Peart Gail Pottorff Michael Puntney Susan Robinson Linda Sebby Patricia Sillar Michael Shaunnessy Ronald Tate Sharon Walz Timothy Wheeler Nancy Woodard Hal Zimmerman T eacher Mrs. Catherine Miller Not pictured Lawrence Yackley J ie evenl i Jfomecomincj October 10 and 11 Elementary students depict Historical Events, the theme of Homecoming. The Landing of the Pilgrims—4-H Clubs First Thanksgiving—Kindergarten 117 7fie foumc Jfiotoyrapfier (xiuyfit. “Out of this World with the eighth graders. Did the corn sprout? Square the corners. 118 FRONT, left to right: Janice Rauworth, Marcia Balstrode, Neil Warner, Diane Scott. BACK ROW: James Johnson, Wanda Rodgers, David George—winners of the school’s spelling contest. Best Wishes to the Class of 1959 THE BURKES Greet You From Their New Location 520 LOCKPORT STREET Compliments Compliments of of MUNROE HATCHERY CATON FARM MILL 425 N. Chicago Street JOLIET, ILLINOIS AND FEED COMPANY Telephone Joliet 7-9288 ROBERT BRONK Owner, FRED MUNROE Phone 7-4315 Congratulations Best Wishes to the to the Class of 1959 Class of 1959 PETERSON BRYANT ALUMINUM BRETHAUER CO. SALES CO. 213 Main St. PLAINFIELD Phone 7-7201 Reynolds Aluminum Products Manufacturing Machine Design Engineering Phone 7-1341 PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS B. W. BRYANT Best Wishes to the Class of '59 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. Birlcett, 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 Compliments Compliments of of WHITLEY NURSERY 1503 Theodore St. JOLIET, ILLINOIS ACCENT BEAUTY SHOP Phone 7-1512 Plainfield, Phone 7-7337 Haircutting and Styling New Lawn Construction Sodding Accent on Beauty The Way to Modern Living Shrubs Evergreens Trees Roses JANET MULLEN 406 Lockport Street Phone 7-7472 for Appointment Compliments of Compliments RO-JO NUT CHIP CO. PADDOCK EQUIPMENT CO. Sales and Service INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Dealer Phone: PlaJnfleld 7-49S1 406 Lockport Street PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Phone 7-4931 Robert, John, Rose and Ray Berst Farm Machinery, Trucks Tractors Phone 7-3431 Barretts extend greetings to the faculty and students of Plainfield High, and an invitation to our store. Whether you want paint, tools, electrical supplies, kitchen equipment, sporting goods, a key made, or just tacks or nails, you will find just what you want. Come in often. BARRETTS INCORPORATED JOLIET, ILLINOIS Congratulations to the Class of 1959 From RAILOC COMPANY, INC. Compliments of HARRINGTON STUDIOS Barber Building Joliet, Illinois JIM STEPHENSON Photographer tor THE PLAINSMAN Congratulations to the Class of '59 THE BOSTON STORE Joliet Owned-Joliet Operated BUY WITH CONFIDENCE . . . SAVE WITH SAFETY Best Wishes to the Class of 1959 A. ERICKSON EARTH MOVING GRADING ROAD LAKES LAND CLEARING Plainfield 6-6269 NEWKIRK TRANSIT MIX, INC. Ready-Mix Concrete 720 N. COLLINS ST. JOLIET, ILLINOIS Phones 6-5524—2-8491 In Aurora FOX VALLEY TRANSIT MIX, INC. 698 Terry Ave. Aurora, Illinois Phones 7-5238—7-8311 In Naperville WEST SUBURBAN TRANSIT MIX, INC. 515 Spring St. Naperville, Illinois Phone 1560 The All Purpose Fuel FOX VALLEY HICKSGAS, INC. PHONE 7-2011 PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Congratulations to the Class of 1959 Congratulations DWYER'S to the READY MIX Class of 1959 CONCRETE FERD'S MOTOR SALES Cheaper — Stronger More Uniform Chevrolet — Oldsmobile PHONE 7-2021 PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Tailor-made for Your Job PHONE 7-1861 Congratulations to the Class of ‘59 VAN DYKE BAYLES BOWL-RITE BOWLING SUPPLY, INC Real Estate Insurance Shoes Bags Shirts Dresses Balls Trophies for All Sports 521 Lockport Street PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Ebonite Balls Drilled While You Wait JOLIET PHONE 3-4493 Office Phone 7-461 1 Congratulations Class of 1959 PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BEST WISHES FOR YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS Since 1910 LOCKWOOD DAIRY CECIL Vitamin D Homogenized Milk Pasteurized Dairy Products ZERRELL Class of 1924 Class of 1917 DR. PEPPER AND BEST WISHES HIRES BOTTLING CO. TO THE CLASS OF '59 Bottlers and Distributors of the Most Complete Line of Nationally Advertised Brands in Northern Illinois For Your Future Happiness Make Certain Your Future Income Through Life Insurance DR. PEPPER, HIRES ROOT BEER NESBITT'S ORANGE GRAPETTE DOUBLE COLA POLAR CLUB FLAVORS Dial Joliet 7-3414 C F. STANSBERRY, JR. Chartered Life Underwriter LIFE MEMBER M.D.R.T. Best Wishes Compliments to of THE ENTERPRISE Class of 1959 Plainfield's Community Newspaper HELEN TAYLOR MR. AND MRS. G. L. HOWIESON Publishers 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 KELLY BROS. GARAGE Auto Repair Body and Fender Work Welding Painting 604 Desplaines St. PHONES Plainfield 7-6961 Joliet-6-5353 PLAINFIELD - PHONE 7-5611 Compliments Compliments of of ED EICHELBERGER George and Florence Kosnick Contractor and Builder PHONE 7-7741 ELECTRIC PARK ROLLER SKATING RINK Congratulations to the Class of 1959 JOLIET HERALD-NEWS JOLIET, ILLINOS Congratulations to the Class of '59 R. E. LANTZ AND COMPANY EXCAVATION Advance With Lantz PLAINFIELD 7-1831 Compliments of the ILLINOIS BOX AND CRATE CO. Phone Plainfield 81 I Center Street 72351 or 72361 Plainfield, Illinois Quality Corrugated Cartons and Watkins Crates It looks like new after being cleaned at PLAINFIELD DRY CLEANERS. For friendly service stop at HENSEL'S STANDARD SERVICE STATION. Prompt and efficient prescription service at KREB'S DRUG STORE. Greetings from the LINCOLNWAY BARBER SHOP. Compliments ETHEL HILL'S of SHAPE AND SWIRL BEAUTY SHOPPE THE A. C. STEINER SHOP At 208 AMBOY STREET OF PLAINFIELD in PLAINFIELD Phone 7-7505 Congratulations to the Class of '59 Compliments of HOMETOWN OWEN'S RESTAURANT Appliances Furniture Carpeting Plainfield's Favorite Restaurant DON PENNINGTON 525 Lock port Street 529 Lockport Street Phone 7-6561 JOE AND MARY HABICH PHONE 7-5931 Compliments Congratulations of to the Class of 1959 JACK'S GRILL COMPLETE LOCKER SERVICE DOROTHY GRAVES AND EVELYN BERTINO Phone 7-7379 RANDY'S FROZEN STEAKS Compliments of Compliments of McMULLIN DRY GOODS BILL KELLY'S BARBER SHOP 527 Lockport Street PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Store Phone Residence 7-3301 6-6416 OVERMAN CHAPEL 309 Joliet Road Telephone 7-7221 Plainfield, Illinois 24 Hr. Ambulance Service VAN OVERMAN, Director SEBBY’S SERVICE—PHILLIPS 66 STATION Best Wishes Congratulations From to SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTEL the Class of 1959 ROUTE 30 RICKY'S CORNER COFFEE SHOP FIVE MILES WEST OF JOLIET in Plainfield TV and Air Conditioning CHOBAR'S CORNER RESTAURANT Radiant Heat Tile Bath Adequate Parking Space Route 59 and 65 Breakfast Served in Affiliated With AAA Naperville PATRONS Congratulations to the Class of 1959 Dr. F. Bender, M.D. Dr. C. C. Dodge, D.D.S. Dr. Bruce Wallin, M.D. Dr. T. J. Wolgemuth D.D.S. Samuel Saxon GORDON K. KENT A Friend AND JOSEPH A. KOMAR For All Household Needs Shop at JONES HARDWARE Do Your Laundry the Easy Way at the PLAINFIELD LAUNDERETTE DON LEAMAN AND RICHARD MORRISON See the Ford Family of Cars at D'ARCY MOTORS Shopping for Bargains af PARKS'S BROTHERS SUPER MARKET RICHARD AND FRANK PARKS Compliments of Allen Hall's TEXACO SERVICE STATION ?????? Ir. Rutten shows Kay and Barb a few plants from his rge selection at RUTTEN'S GREENHOUSE. For reliable merchandise, the wise homemaker does her shopping at DONOHUE'S GROCERY STORE. When shopping for a present for little brother, stop at FUNAI'S. Best wishes to the class of '59. May you meet your challenge of 1‘rfe with courage and faith. MAPLE VIEW TEXACO STATION AND COFFEE SHOP. Best Wishes to the Class of 1959 Plainfield Plant HAZEL-ATLAS GLASS DIVISION CONTINENTAL CAN COMPANY, INC. Best Wishes Congratulations to to the Class of 1959 the Class of 1959 AL BASKIN GRANT'S Known for Values Your Friendly Family Shopping Center Cass and Ottawa Streets JOLIET, ILLINOIS W. T. GRANT CO. Chicago St. at Clinton JOUET, ILLINOIS Congratulations to the Class of 1959 Greetings From BLOCK AND KUHL COMPANY LARSEN STUDIO JOUET, ILLINOIS 209 Roberts St. PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS Telephone 7-7320 Before we close our Flight Chart, we pause to say Without the help of the businessmen and other friends, this publication would have been an impossi- bility. Many thanks to all these patrons of the PLAINSMAN. We hope we have given you a picture of our journey through the Plainfield Schools, the journey that means so much, not only to us, but to all former gradu- ates. Life is like a flight taken on a plane, With two travelers at the window pane. I may sit beside you the whole flight through Or I may sit elsewhere, never knowing you. But if Fate should mark me to sit at your side, Let’s be pleasant travelers—it’s so short a ride. TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY