Polo High School - Cycle Yearbook (Polo, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1939 volume:

E f The Cycle Edited by The Class of 1939 Polo Community High School Polo, Illinois P db ThTC P TO MISS MISSMAN The Class of 1939 dedicates this edition of the Cycle to Miss Leva Missman for her kind, patient, and unfailing services ren- dered as a senior adviser and for the will- ing part she played as a silent co-worker in aiding the class compile this annual. A. H. Qoffmcxu Han:-xx Km.d.Qs Huwu, 5'ko,hXcm them-XQ,s X-X. Aoiwzv Hamid A. Vvsw, WJ ,awww rx . -4, 'f7'!WlE'59,,Q' 'NY ,1.w.'?l51. , - M 1 QM .vi 'H r -'G,,,1d,1 1' '1.','l ,!y Nw J ,qY5T 11,:v'L'Qw .pf 'mf mi! M . I nl I Hx . n K . 414.7 , V: V , , wfq ff,7,,- Q xy. rm, 15 1. .-5235,-Nftj, ' ,Q - 1 1' ,X n f A W- !'1:H!'m- ,-1 ,X . ,iq ,A ., ,4 7 . ,. , 1 Hr 'Y 3 V- v x ' 1 kmro. Yiwaqmoix Y..txqXX Rh Elokfsz Esivvxexxx Ldxixx, Qi.vXfa' 9Yxu5.'EA. Wavqavzk Ykotxaklqoxx KXQXYXG. wxmxics C MX 'Ykokzq KXuXXw,mo.XicQ XXI XXXX Q Y5iXXo.xxqw.v Sup ev kk o.xxAuOi EXo.uAQ. E.. 'hose Wuqic Omen 3. 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The Cycle il- Cycle Staff Standing: Rae Rowland, VVilliam Typer, Robert Slifer, Dwight Pierce, George Roberts, Doris Olsen. Seated: Jean McCleary, Willis Cunningham, Lloyd Woodmif, Dolores Aldrich. Student Council Standing: Eleanor Mulnix, Vifayne Garman, Velva Gatz, Donald Unger. Seated: Dolores Aldrich, Dick Hedrick, Marie Ports, LaVerne Livingston. 1 9 3 9 .- w Z M N Z 2 V Z x X f f fu Ak, X Seniors J P i The Cycle C Farewell! How swiftly the four pleasant years spent under thy guidance have passed, oh Polo High! So manifold were our experiences in thy spacious halls, so rich in memories our stay in thy laboratories of learning that we have difficulty in expressing our debt to thee. Which of us does not remember when first he entered thy halls only to be led like sheep to a fold? Awed by thy lofty ideals and amazed by thy intricate ways, we were overwhelmed with the noble grandeur of thy stately building. Under thy guidance we worked, we learned, we played. We were most concerned with serving thee, and thy only delight seemed to be to give to us that priceless gift- true knowledge. Under thy guiding hand we learned to enjoy the beautiful. Work was seasoned with pleasing activities, virtues were encouraged, errors, discouraged. Now we must bid thee farewell. Never will we forget thee. Thy massive pillars will remain rich in tradition to us. Thy noble halls of learning will always hold priceless memories. Our quest for knowledge leads us from thee to another. May our parting word be this: long may thy noble standards and careful guidance continue to uplift and enlighten many classes yet to come. Virginia Powell 1 9 3 9 1.l.1 i-l-1 CLASS OF 1936 Mona Allen Evelyn Bakener Everett Bakener Robert Boddiger Beecher Bomberger Nevin Brown Robert Chinouth Jean Coffman Marian Cunningham Robert Freeman James Garman Russell Garman Ruth Gilbert Helen Haines Gretchen Hanna Edna Helander Vivian Hicks Lorraine Irvin John Kilday Ruth M. Krum Donald Livingston Veldene Lockner Lucille Long Forrest Mades Lester McFalls Ruby Obendorf Elizabeth Ann Ocker Teddy 0'Dair Charles Oyler, Jr. Frances Quaco Harold Reed Pauline Reed Aileen Reynolds Arthur Riddle Neil Smith Faye Stauffer Frances Stauffer Helen Stees Leslie Stover James Sweet Robert Unger Richard Weaver Iowa Pearl West Kenneth Wolfe Lyle Yount The Cycle -- Alma Mater Hail, Alma Mater, Golden and blue, Ever you'1l find us Loyal and true. Firm and undaunted Always we'll be. Hail to the school We love, Here 's a toast to thee. CLASS OF 1937 Jack Aldrich Meredith Bellows Robert Bowers LaVonne Byrd Robert Clothier Marian Cross Mary Ditzler Evelyn Eckerd Robert Folk Mason Fry Edna Gatz Elwin Gilbert John Henry Harris Robert Hahn Mildred Higley Ferne Howard Evelyn Kendel Helen Mae Kline Arnold Kriebel Clyde Lang Edwin Lang Jeanne Lord Loyd Lovell James Markle William Maxey Harold Mertz Harriet Miller Gladys Odom Lemuel Pierce Jane Powell Jerry Reis Marian Scholl Russell Scholl Raymond Sheely Louise Shope Max Snook Kathryn Stauffer George Sweet Wayne Thorstensen William Watkins Betty Wales Mildred Webster Stanley Webster 1939 The Cycle Fight Song Polo fights for victoryg Polo fights for fame, Ever show your loyalty, Ever praise her name. Loyal sons of Polo High Fight for the Gold and the Blue. Keep her colors waving high. NVe're proud of you. Fight, fight, Polo High! Fight, fight, Polo High! Yea team! Yea team! Robert Adams Irma Beightol Richard Bentley Clinton Bowers Alice Brantner Wilma Brigham Ruth Butterbaugh Kenneth Byrd Gavin Cross Margeret Dacken Arnold Duiey Edna Dusing Kenneth Fisher Dorothy Garman Wayne Garrison Neil Gates Myrtle Hambley Pauline Hammer Bud Hanna Herbert Hays Mary Lois Hoover Geraldine Hummel George Kaufman Dorothy Keckler Ralph Kroh Fight! CLASS OF 1938 1939 Harold Kyker Josephine Lane Arcelia Livingston Dorothy Lockner Mildred Martz Max Mertz Arlene Mon Wesley Noble Armond Ocker Richard O'Dair Francis Oyler William Rienstra John Savage Walter Schmidt Lila Shumaker Harold Stauffer Carl Stoner Max Stuff Howard Toms Paul Webster Elizabeth Wheeler Bettie White Paul Wikoff Robert Wolf Nadine Yount :-+- The Cycle I:-1 Loyalty Song lVer'e loyal to you, Polo High, lVe're golden and blue, Polo High, VVe'll back you to stand 'Gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand, Polo High. RAH ! RAH ! A basket we'll make, Polo High, Two points we Will take, Polo High, Our team is our fame protector, On boys, for We expect A victory from you, Polo High, CHA-HE ! CHA-HA! CHA-HA-HA-HA! CHA-HE ! CHA-I-IA ! CHA-HA-HA-HA ! POLO HIGH! POLO HIGH! POLO HIGH! Fling out that dear old flag of golden and blue, Lead on your sons and daughters lighting for you, Like men of old, on giants Placing reliance, shouting defiganee, OSKEE ! NVOVV! VVOVV ! Amid the broad, green plains that nourish our land For honest labor and for learning We stand, And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand Dear Alma Mater, Polo High! 1939 ---1 The Cycle Tl The First Twelve are the Hardest 1927! This date will linger eternally in the history of aviation, but to a certain number of us, composing the class of '39, it likewise brings memories of our first school days. In September, 1927, as lively, ambitious little lads and lasses, we began our weary toils and struggles for an education. In June, 1939, sixty-three of us wrote finis to our high school education by receiving our diplomas cer- tifying that we are learned men and women. Fourteen of us began the quest for knowledge at the local grade school and were classmates and pals for all twelve years. The future Senior Class of '39 made many acquaintances and enrolled many more I-will-be-Presidents on the eight-year stretch of grade school. Then we began to imagine that we should shoulder some of the responsibili- ties of life, so we began to grow up. One bright September morning in the fall of '35 a record-breaking class of ninety young freshies entered the Halls of Higher Learning. We could eas- ily be identified by the tell-tale locker keys dangling from key rings, for, yes, we kept our valuable books locked safely in our lockers. Being a large class, we felt privileged Cand even talked back to the SENIORSD until this was taken out of us by an official initiation and Mr. Richard Vlleaver displayed his ability as a photographer. Nevertheless, we elected Lloyd NVoodruif to keep up our morale as a very faithful president and our class had some good prospective athletes and scholars. Our second year we came back with vim, vigor, and vitality and helped initiate the lowly freshiesf' Dwight Pierce was chosen president of our class and we settled down to a year with diligent application of the brain cells, having an unusually large number on the honor roll. Some of the brighter pupils even learned how many parts All Gaul was divided into. Every student greatly missed Melvin Hicks, our classmate who became ill with infantile paralysis. Our third year was full of events! Robert Slifer fulfilled his office of president very capably. The entire school entered in a magazine sales con- 1939 11- The Cycle -LIT- test with our junior class carrying away the greatest honors. Many of us bought class rings and our class play Jonesy was a huge success! We held our Junior-Senior banquet in the gym and, in keeping with the times, the gym was appropriately decorated along the fashion of Snow NVhite and the Seven Dwarfs. Vile left this successful year looking forward anxiously to becoming seniors. Our final year arrived at last. NVe elected James Schryver to guide us and he did this very eiiciently, although the senior year is the hardest for a president of the class. Our class practically furnished a championship bas- ketball team and also a large number on the honor roll. Writing news items for the Hi-Lites for the last semester and having pictures taken and write-ups for the Cycle kept us busy for the entire year. Our mysterious play AS THE CLOCK STRIKES was voted a tremendous success. Finally we received our diplomas and became very refined and dignified. Now we can turn our backs to the high school and proudly say, I have an educa- tion. Believe it or not! High School Days Our high school days are ended, And they've been lots of fung But the many friendships started NVQ: hope have just begun. Four years of happy memories Are now at our command, And they will all come back to us lYhenever we demand. As the door is closed behind us, XVe all should realize That we have been granted A good and worthwhile prize. Powell Cunningham. 1 9 3 9 i- The Cycle iT Activities DOLORES ALDRICH: Asst. Librarian 35 Band 2, 3, 43 Class Play 3, 43 Class Sec.- Treas. 23 Dramatics Club 35 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 45 Girls' Chorus 1, 25 Glee Club 45 Hi-Y 3, Treas. 45 Music Council 2, 45 Operetta 1, 25 Pep Club 3, 45 Student Council 1, 45 Annual Staff 4. HELEN ANDERSON: Annual Staff Asst. 45 Band 3, 45 Cheerleader 43 Class Play 35 Dramatics Club 15 F. H. A. 1, 23 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Hi-Y Vice-Pres. 35 Librarian 35 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 1, 2, 35 Or- chestra 3, 45 Pep Band 45 Pep Club 3. DOROTHY BAILEY: Dramatics Club 15 Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Hi-Y 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 33 Operetta 1, 2, 3. KENNETH BECK: Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 45 Football 45 Operetta 35 OI'- chestra 1, 2, 3, 4. VERJEAN BEGEMAN: Milledgeville High School 1, 2, 35 Band 4. RAYMOND BOWERS: Football 2, 3, 45 Track 3, 4. WAYNE BRANTNER: Annual Staff Asst. 4: Asst. Librarian 35 Basketball 45 F. F. A. 45 Pep Club 35 Track 4. LYLE BROWN: Basketball 3, 45 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 45 Judging Teams 1, 2, 35 Track 4. MARY CAROLINE COMPTON: Asst. Librarian 35 Dramatics Club 35 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 Operetta 1. POVVELL CUNNINGHAM: Band 2, 3 ,43 F. F. A. 1, Pres. 2, Reporter 3, 45 Foot- ball 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Judging Team 35 Librarian 43 Mixed Chorus 45 Op- eretta 2, 35 Orchestra 3, 45 Track 2, 3, 4. WILLTS CUNNINGHAM: Annual Staff 45 Class Play 45 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Treas. 45 Glee Club 2, 35 Judging Team 25 Mixed Chorus 13 Operetta 2, 33 Student Council 3. ELWIN DEUTH: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 4. LEON DONALDSON: Band 3, 45 Class Play 35 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 45 Foot- ball 45 Judging Team 1, 2, 35 Track 4. MARJORIE DUSING: Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 35 Operetta 3. DOROTHY FINKLE: G, A. A. 1, 2, 45 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 35 Hi-Y 3, 45 Librarian 43 Operetta 1, 2, 35 Pep Club 4. ROBERT GALOR: Basketball 2, 3, 45 Football 2, 3, 45 Golf 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 1. The Cycle Nicknames Dolores Aldrich ------ Skirts Through the doors on graduation day We'll be going on our wayg But, before we go, we would like to say We're glad Dolores came our way. Helen Anderson ------ Andy Girls may come And girls may gog But Helen's always welcome Wherever she may go. Dorothy Bailey ------ Dot Quiet and small with a smile for all. Kenneth Beck ------ Kenny He scatters enjoyment wherever he goes. Verjean Begeman - - - - - Your gracious manners and pleasant smile V Make the memories of '39 Worth While. Raymond Bowers ------ Tex Mr. Ro1ston's right-hand Bower. Wlayne Brantner ---- Hammermill 'Tis true that all who know him claim That kindness is his middle name. Lyle Brown ------- Brownie He who would look with contempt Upon a farmers pursuit, Is not worthy of the name of man. Mary Caroline Compton - - - L - Pillie Her hair might be red But she always keeps her head. Powell Cunningham ----- He can always take a joke-and make one, too. VVillis Cunningham ----- Elwin Deuth Books are his hobby, So it seems, And girls just don't enter in. Industrious, honest, and faithful May you ever be. Leon Donaldson ------ Quietness and patience are like gold To those who can use them wisely. Marjorie Dusing ------ Her modest answer and graceful air, Show her wise and good as she is fair. Dorothy Finkle ------ Robert Galor Happy smile and pretty face Nimble feet and a step of grace. It is in sports He does excel: And from all reports He does quite well. 1939 Elmer ttD0t7! Bang 1 is Uolovee Mdvich Hahn Gmdcc sou QS A-fir Y Wg' Dovowxq PJQXXQX5 Yiumeih VJQ ch 'BQ Q35 id? .If Ver-3 eom Waeqzmutx Piaqmond. How evs lklaqvxe Pav cvcdnev moscq Co:coXkm Qomvkou JG, he on Xlovxmh on 'Na+ LNXXQ Vsvown J' l., at , . tu Ls. Dow QNX Cuvmknqhum Wuqovie Ylxxsmq XUKXXKS Cutminqkxam 'Ehukn YSQLLXYX rl Q Q at n-ali Tbovokhxg Yirxhko, Vxobwk Gmov .4 1: The Cycle -i JANE GARMAN: Band 3, 45 Class Play 45 Commercial Contest 35 Faculty Secre- tary 45 Girls' Chorus 25 Librarian 35 Operetta 25 Orchestra 3, 45 Pep Club 4. KATHLEEN GARRISON: F. H. A. 15 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 35 Hi-Y 45 Operetta 3. MARIAN E. GILBERT: Class Play 35 F. H. A. 15 G. A. A. 15 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 1, 2, 3. WILBUR GROSSNICKLE: Basketball 2, 3, 45 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Judging Teams 1, 2, 3, 45 Librarian 45'Track 4. RUSSELL HAMMER: Asst. Librarian 35 Annual Staff Asst. 4. HELEN HANNA: Band 45 Dramtaics Club 45 Glee Club 45 Milledgeville High School 1, 2, 35 Mixed Chorus 45 Pep Band 4. DONALD HARRIS: Band 2, 3, 45 Band Librarian 45 Cheerleader 3, 45 Class Play 35 Dramatics Club 2, 35 Glee Club 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Music Council 45 Oper- etta 35 Orchestra 3, 45 Pep Band 45 Pep Club 3, 45 Speech Contest 35 Track 4. RAY HEDRICK, JR.: Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 25 Class Play 35 Class Vice-pres. 35 F. F. A. 1, 2, 35 Football 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, Pres. 45 Music Council 3, Pres. 45 Operetta 2, 35 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Quartette 3, 45 Student Council 4. 5 RAYMOND HORTON: Football 4: Pep Club 15 Track 4. BERNICE HUMMEL: Commercial Contest 35 Girls' Chorus 1, 25 Hi-Y 3, 45 Librar- ian 4. VIRGINIA HYLAND: Mt. Morris High School 1, 2, 35 G. A. A. 45 Hi-Y 4. JOAN JOINER: Class Sec.-Treas. 45 Class Vice-pres. 25 Dramatics Club 35 Glee Club 1, 2, Vice-Pres. 3, 45 Hi-Lites Staff 25 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Oper- etta 1, 2, 3. MARY KROH: Girls' Chorus 1, 25 Glee Club 35 Hi-Y 35 Librarian 45 Music Coun- cil 25 Operetta 1, 2, 3. EMERSON LANG: Dramatics Club 35 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Operetta 35 Pep Club 3, 4. ROBERT LLEWELLYN: Band 3, 45 Class Play 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Orchestra 3, 4. DONALD MADES: Class Play 45 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Football 45 Librarian 4. 1939 i The Cycle l Jane Garman ------ Skipe Our senior play prima-donna , She did a good job of it too. Kathleen Garrison ----- Kitty' She is very quiet, With a pleasing personality. Marian Gilbert ------ Good health and good sense Two of her greatest blessings. Wilbur Grossnickle ----- ' ' Bill Always into mischief But always willing to help. Russell Hammer ----- Tac-ky A quiet, unassuming lad, Always happy, never sad. Helen Hanna ------ She's a newcomer in our midst But certainly on the popular list. Donald Harris ------ Busy fellow we must say, Does our bidding every day. Ray Hedrick, Jr. ----- Dick Silly, but not so dumbg Full of pep and full of fun: Beware, girls, when you see Dick come. Raymond Horton ------ H Red Flaming youth. Bernice Hummel ------- Although Bernice does not have much to say, She is Very pleasant in her own little way. Virginia Hyland ------ ' ' Ginny ' ' Best of friends is she, Dependable and smart in all she does. Joan Joiner - - ----- Josie Such a small head For all that knowledge. Mary Kroh ------- Much about Mary we don't know. Kind acts and deeds, She'll always sow. Emerson Lang ------ SnufEy Silence is golden- But impossible with Snuffy around! Robert Llewellyn ------- ' ' Si Ten years older in looksg Ten years younger in behavior-sometimes. Donald Macles ------ Doggie We'll all remember Don For his work In our senior play. 1939 1 Jana Gorman Knee. QM Hammer ?xo.xymon6. Fxox-Xon Xiakhkzzn Gavvkeou i Hd an Houma Yfxevmce. Huvnrvxok Yikox-io:n GiXhe.1.-Y NXIXXNMW Qvcoqenkvieh Honmb. Harris Hong Hzdmi ch , lr-. Viv qinia WcKqXan6, 6 can J oinev Hobexok X.M.wzXXugcx YiXo.vx5 Xix-oh Hmzveon kung 54 if Q- -Tl The Cycle i ELIZABETH M. MAXEY: F. H. A. 1, 23 G. A. A. 2, 3, Treas. 43 Girls' Chorus 13 Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Music Council 43 Operetta 1, 2, 33 Pep Club 33 Sextet 4. JEAN MCCLEARY: Dixon High School 1, 23 Annual Staff 43 Dramatics Club 33 G. A. A. 3, 43 Glee Club 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Music Council 43 Octet 33 Op- eretta 33 Pep Club 33 Sextet 4. DORIS OLSEN: Annual Staff 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Cheer Leader 43 F. H. A. 1, 23 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 43 Girls' Chorus 13 Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Hi-Y 33 Mixed Chor- us 2, 3, 43 Operetta 1, 2, 33 Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Pep Club 2, 3. DWIGHT PIERCE: Annual Staff 43 Class Play 43 Class President 23 Commercial Contest 33 Glee Club 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Office Messenger 33 Operetta 3. CAROLINE PORTS: Commercial Contest 33 Faculty Secretary 43 Girls' Chorus 1, 33 Hi-Y, Sec. 43 Librarian 43 Operetta 3. HELEN MAE PORTS: Class Play 3: Girls' Chorus 1, 33 Hi-Y Vice-pres. 43 Oper- etta 3. VIRGINIA POWELL: Asst. Librarian 33 Band 3, Vice-pres. 43 Draxnatics Club 13 G. A. A. 2, 3, Sec. 43 Glee Club 2, 3, Sec. 43 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Music Coun- cil 43 Operetta 2, 33 Pep Band 43 Pep Club 3: Student Council 2, 3. WILMA A. REIFF: Band 2, 3, 43 Cheerleader 11 Dramatlcs Club Sec.-Treas. 33 G. A. A. 2, 3, 43 Girls' Chorus 1, 23 Glee Club 3, 43 Hi-Y 3, Pres. 43 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Music Council 33 Operetta 1, 2, 33 Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Pep Band 43 Pep Club 3, Pres. 43 Sextet 43 Speech Contest 3. GENEVIEVE REINKE: Class Play 43 G. A. A. 3, 43 Girls' Chorus 1, 23 Hi-Y 43 Pep Club 4. ROBERT RIGGS: Football 1, 2, 3. GEORGE ROBERTS: Annual Staff 43 Band 3, 43 Librarian 4. RAE ROWLAND: Annual Staff 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Play 33 Dramatics Club 13 Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Music Council 2, 3, 43 Operetta 1, 2, 33 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Quartette 3, 43 Student Council 13 Track 2. LLOYD RUCKER. HAROLD RUSSELL! Dixon High School 1, 2, 33 Football 4. 1939 l The Cycle -- Elizabeth Maxey - ----- Betty Jolly, gay, and one who will be greatly missed. Jean McCleary -------- A good mixer, as well as a singer. Doris Olsen -------- Here's a good sport if there ever was one. Dwight Pierce ------ Tommy Dwight is a happy-go-lucky lad That makes the best of everything to be had. Caroline Ports ------- A quiet, gracious miss is she, And always a pleasant one to see. Helen Mae Ports ------ A friend in need Is a friend indeed. it 77 Virginia Powell ------ Ginner Quiet, true, and kind: One the world can't leave behind. NVilma Reiif ------- Little But Mighty -that's Wilma. Genevieve Reinke ------ A quiet girl whose helping hand and smile Were always welcome in the classrooms. Robert Riggs ------- Bob was the artist of our class. George Roberts ------- Jolly George is always ready for a good laugh. Rae Rowland -------- Little jokes go a long way inxsaving the day. Lloyd Rucker ------- Bill To his studies, Lloyd is both steady and true, Therefore he will be successful, In whate'er he chooses to do. Harold Russell ------ Ha In size, a mang in years, a boyg In mind, a slave to every kind of joy. Gladys Schnell ------ A giggle here, a giggle there, That's the girl with the golden hair. Mildred Scholl ------ Micky Intelligence is the key to success, That is why she tries her best. James Schryver ----- He's good at sportsg He's good at books: But he's best at courting The girls with looks. 1939 177 Borxakck modes 3' YBwiqEx'x Vizvce XX! Hmu Pxuii Yum How XQQA EX X2 do QXM Kmxeu, Qmvohmz Klox-Ks is - 4 ,Q a 6 j J , ' 1 . F , 3 1-EW - viii. Zz' 'L355'.v1l2' x Q-. , P01 R Guxexrkusv. Hzinhe '3 13- LXoxgcX Yxuckev Aeon YYXQCXQQNX Hman Uma Dovkfs YJXQXAQVX VXXQSQS XXuvoXG Vxuq-QQM Home Ovsux Viv qivxko Pom e,XX WF Cmeovqe ?xoXaevXQ Qdudxge QCXVOQXX rw GLADYS SCHNELL: F. H. A. 13 G. A. A. 1, 4. MILDRED SCHOLL: Annual Staff Asst. 43 Band 1, Sec.-Treas. 2, 3, 43 Class Play 33 Class Sec.-Treas. 13 Dramatics Club Play 33 Dramatics Club Pres. 33 F. H. A. 1: G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Music Council 2, 3, Sec.-Treas. 43 Operetta 1, 2, 33 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Pep Band 43 Pep Club 43 Sextet 4. JAMES SCHRYVER: Annual Staff Asst. 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 43 Class President 43 Class Vice-pres. 13 Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 43 Golf Team 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 43 Music Council 43 Operetta 1, 2, 33 Quartette 3, 43 Track 4. EDNA V. SHEELY: Band 3, 43 Commercial Contest 33 G. A. A. 43 Girls' Chorus 13 Pep Club 3, 4. WAYNE SHEELY: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Football 43 Judging Team 23 Track 2, 3, 4. LAVONE SI-IENEFELT: Basketball 2, 3, 43 Football 33 Track 2, 3, 4. VIRGIL SHROCK: Asst. Librarian 33 Basketball 43 Track 4, ROBERT SLIFER: Annual Staff 43 Asst. Librarian 33 Band 3, 43 Basketball 3: Class Play 3, 43 Class President 33 Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Librarian 43 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Music Council 43 Operetta 2, 33 Orchestra 3, 43 Pep Band 43 Pep Club 3, 4. CLARENCE STAUFFER: Class Play 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. MILDRED STEES: Band 3, 43 Orchestra 3. CHARLES SWEET: Asst. Librarian 33 Band 3, 43 Class Play 33 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4. EDITH TRAVERSE: Faculty Secretary 43 Girls' Chorus 1, 23 Glee Club 3, 43 Librarian 43 Mixed Chorus 43 National Education Week Essay 13 Operetta 1, 3. WILLIAM TYPER: Annual Staff 43 Basketball 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Reporter 43 Judging Team 2, 33 Track 4. IRENE WEST: Band 2, 3, 43 F. H. A. 1, 33 G. A. A. 43 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 33 Glee Club 43 Hi-Y 3, 43 Operetta 33 Orchestra 2, 3, 4. CARL WHITE: Track 4. ROY WHITE. LLOYD WOODRUFF: Annual Staff 43 Band 1, 2, 3, Pres. 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Pres. 13 Class Sec.-Treas. 33 Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 43 Golf Team 33 Music Council 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 33 Student Council 2. 1939 :::::::: qFI1C!c:SHCLS Edna Sheely ------ There is a girl in our class Who is a bright and smiling lass. Indeed, a friendly person, full of glee, Is this good gal, Edna Sheely. lVayne Sheely ------ As a Rip Van Winkle he does excel, But at study also he does quite well. LaVone Shenefelt ------ With a laugh and a chuckle, LaVone greets the world: And he speaks to everyone, Be it boy or girl. Virgil Shrock ------ A smile you always seem to see. But very seldom hear. Robert Slifer ------- If all should work as hard as he, A wonderful place this world would be. Clarence Stauier ------ - GKEd7l Squire ' ' Shene ' ' - llRed!7 Good-natured and a living friend to everyone. Mildred Stees ------- For Stees's a jolly good fellow Which nobody can deny. Charles Sweet ------- Charles Sweet is a jolly lad, Who tries to make people feel glad. Millie ' ' Chuck ' ' Edith Traverse ------ Doodelum ' ' Edith knows how to study And remembers what she studies: In other words, she is one of those Intelligent persons! VVillia1n Typer ------ The boy who seldom frownsg Instead he smiles with renown. Irene WVest ------- A very pleasant smile, . She carries with her all the while. Carl YVhite ------- His name is White g Oh! What delight, Because the name Just fits him right. Roy Vlfhite ------- CCTy,p77 He seems quiet, but he's always ready to laugh. Lloyd Woodruif ------ ' ' Woody ' i Smart, witty, always ready for some fun, But he can be serious-and how! 1939 3 4 muawa qcxwu r .ft , N n 'L.r.nXYovxQ. 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One of their noblest works of art has been editing the Hi-Lites which was a very great success. They took over this task when they were sopho- mores and continued to edit it the first semester of their junior year. Betty Patterson, an industrious junior, was elected Editor-in-Chief and with six other eficient members on her staff, you can see why everything went smooth- ly. The juniors, considering their number, have also been well represented on the football squad and basketball teams. Those who were out for these activ- ities were: Adon Albright, Robert Beck. James Bellows, Robert Bowen, Har- old Miller, and Glenn Reed, with the able Cecil Byrd as Manager. We wish them great success for next year and hope that they will crowd the trophy case with their rewards. The girls of the junior class have also been athletic minded, being super- ior to all other classes of P. C. H. S. The Honor Roll has not been at all slighted by the juniors who have the desire to sec their names on the bulletin board just as the rest of us do. The juniors have been active, and have held prominent positions in: Band, Orchestra, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, and Girls' Chorus. I am sure they are helping in every way to contribute their bit to the fame of P. C. H. S. May we end with this little poem of our hope for your success? Hail to you, Juniors, The next-to-be Seniors, We wish you great success! P. C. H. S. will await, Your fame or your fate, Whichever YOU possess. 1939 1 The Cycle i junior Officers Harold Kline, Avis Trump, Harold Miller, Marie Ports, La.Verne Livingston Junior Class Third Row: J. Bellows, R. Beck, G. Reed, C. O'Dair, D. Wagner, C. Byrd. Second Row: D. Wheeler, H. Johnston, D. Newman, A. M. Compton, A. Miller L. M. Quaco, A. Withers. Seated: R. Hambley, B. Howard, N. White, J. Grant, D. VVhite, H. Bennett Junior Class Top Row: V. Helander, B. Patterson, D. Krum, E. Webster, M. Adams, M. A. Myers. Second Row: M. Markle, B. Bowers, D. Tregoning, D. Doty, C. Bakener, W. Reynolds, R. Barnes. Bottom Row: E. Myers, D. White, R. Bowen, A. Albright, A. Avey, M. Hicks. 1939 as: 1.4 'lo f'Wr! fb, QQ J , Q. , 4+ 3 4 Q ,wt , ,, . ,Nm mx nu. mamma, .Ha .WM Q.. .. N.. -1-H The Cycle i Sophomore Class Eager to reach their destination, the sophomores have finished another year of their onward journey. They have a class of fifty-two industrious members. The sophomores were very active in athletics and in other school organizations, and helped on all occasions to make their school the best. They are proving to be a class of which the school can very justly be proud. The class officers are: Merle Maxwell, president, Nellie Pearl Stackpole, vice president, Jean Allsopp, secretary-treasurer. Advisors of the class are: Miss LeMaster, Mr. Rose, and Mr. Isley. The sophs took little time for pleasure, but on one special occasion they en- joyed afpicnic at The Pines. From all reports received, the mosquitoes were also picnicking at that time! All we can say to this sophomore class is, Good luck on your educational journey. The Freshman Class When P. C. H. S. opened its doors in September, sixty-four freshmen entered to be puzzled with various strange things such as schedules and requirements. For a short time these boys and girls caused some excitement and were a source of amusement for the upper classmen, for the freshmen were too shy to ask for help and they became confused in the building. Imagine the embarrassment of some of the more unfortunate members when they found themselves in the Wrong classroom. After the newness of the school lessened, the freshmen became acquainted with the upper classmen and the customs of the school. They settled down to work and be- came well represented on the honor roll. The first business to be completed by this group was the election of their offic- ers. With the aid of their class advisers, Mr. Fry and Miss Storey, they proved ca- pable of selecting competent people. The choices of the class were: Jack Terry. president, Donald Wolfe, vice-president: Donald Hurdle, secretary-treasurer: Elean- or Mulnix and Wayne Garman, members of Student Council. On October 28, all classes were called to the gymnasium for a pep meeting. The freshmen were informed that they were going to be initiated which effectively pepped them up. However, the freshmen took the cake for pie, whichever it turned out to bel very cheerfully, judging by the sportsmanlike way they went through their various trials. This group isvquite lively in school activities. As yet, they have few headliners in sports, but they play an important part in band, orchestra, and vocal music. We always welcome the freshman class, And wish them lots of lucky In studies and sports, they do surpass, In music, they rival- Alma Gluck and Donald Duck! 1939 Top Row: Fifth Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: Bottom Row Top Row: Fifth Row: Third Row: Second Row: Bottom Row: Fourth Row: --1: The Cycle l Sophomores D. Unger, W. Harris, B. Lawson, E.'Dew, G. Fry, R. Adams, C Smith, R, Gilbert, J. Waters, H. Krull. J. Allsopp, H. Cavanaugh, E. Schmidt, R. Johnston, V. Gatz, B. Cross, B. Roberts, M. French, E. Bell. G. Myers, J. Stauffer, M, Maxwell, B. Lockner, J. Twigg, D. Dusing J. Brockwell, W. Maxey, R, Copenhaver. I. Riggs, F. Wilson, V. Quest, V. Finkle, D. Quaco, V. Harmon A. Sarber, M. Woods, R. Stichter. L. Horton, P. Keefer, R. Karstedt, R. Zimmerman, R. Hoover, J Bowers, G. Weigle, N. Stackpole, B. Grice. M. Galor, A. Ruble, E. Patterson, J. Graehling, A. Garman, B Frankfother, W. Elam, L. Duffey, Freshmen W. Palmer, R. Stouffer, H. Coffman, F. Wilson, M. Hammer, R Weaver, D. Wolfe, J. Terry, J. Lockner, D. Reed, W. Garman. B. Parvin, C. Coffey, D. Garber, B. Allen, B. Woodin, D. Daniels L. Schryver, R. Duncan, A. I-Iostetter, E. Mulnix. D. Smith, D. Hurdle, C. Hyland, B. Engle, W. Cavanaugh, P. Mil- ler, W. Howard, R. Kline, K. Maxwell, C. White, R. Wagner. V. Binkley, M. Hambley, H. Chinouth, M. Terrell, E. Adams, R Obendorf, D. Donaldson, M. Myers, E. Lewis, E. Clayton. D, Donaldson, B. Ditzler, G. Frederick, C. Bellows, G. Powell, H Landis, B. Wolfe, P. Grant, H. Schnulle, A. Bennett. H. Helander, I. Bennett, T. Kane, M. Davis, I. Obendorf, E. Colli ilower, D. Ryan, V. Shank, J. Bennett, L. Maxwell. 1939 - l 1 A ' F 3 - I Q x E M - AAS-- 1 1 ' f K 1 ,, ,.,--4 Y ,uk .tv E' ,N ji :W ' Lux m.m.Z:m.M,,,.,,,,,. Sports Football Polo can rightfully boast a successful football season even though our winning percentage was only average. All through the season the team spirit was high and the team, as a whole, had more iight and will to win than any other team in the Rock River Conference. Every member of the team practiced good sportsmanship which is a major factor in high-school sports. Our team played an exceptionally good game against Rochelle, the new entrant into our conference. It was a fast, hard-fought gameg Polo battled against a much superior team as far as weight was concerned, but the Polo victory was due largely to the tight and the will to win which our team possessed. Many of this season's players were inexperienced and had to learn many of the little tricks of the game as the season proceeded. Most of this year's squad will be lost by graduation, but there are many capa- ble players Creserves this yearj who, we are sure, will carry on for P. C. H. S. Schedule Polo Opponents Mt. Carroll ltherej 6 0 Stockton 0 6 Rochelle 6 0 Oregon fat Mt. Morrisj 0 0 Amboy 0 32 Morrison ttherey 7 7 Rock Falls 12 41 Mt. Morris ftherej 0 6 Letter Men MAJOR LETTERS Adon Albright Robert Beck Robert Bowen Carl Smith James Schryver Rae Rowland Lloyd Woodruff Robert Galor Ivan Livingston Wayne Sheely Glenn Reed Kenneth Fouke Raymond Bowers Kenneth Beck Dick Hedrick MINOR LETTERS Jack Terry James Bellows Harold Miller Powell Cunningham Robert Llewellyn Harm Krull Leon Donaldson Raymond Horton Donald Mades Robert Hoover 1939 .-.2 The Cycle 1 Basketball Q1938-19399 Our team had a very successful season this year-winning eighteen games and losing only two. By going through the schedule of conference games un- defeated, our team brought the second consecutive conference trophy to our school. The total number of points scored during the season was 611 against 412 for ourwopponents. This season the fast-break style of basketball was used and proved its value in the number of points scored before the opponent 's defense could 'fget set. If the fast-break was stopped, our team could also use the slow, delib- erate style very effectively. Teamwork is very essential in both of these styles of play and our teamwork was one of the big factors which contributed to our success this season. Another factor was the fine coaching we had by Coach Rolston. A good coach must be able to discover weaknesses of an opposing team and to instruct his team to use these weaknesses to good advantage, all of which was done by our Coach Rolston. Although our team went through the conference undefeated, it was stopped in the first game of the regional tournament by a fast-improved Ro- chelle team which we had beaten twice before in conference play. Our team did have a hard time beating Rochelle in the first encounter but our second vic- tory over them was by a large margin. The Rochelle team used a pressing man-to-man defense and a fast-break oiense which could not be stopped by our team, however, the Rochelle team had scoring ability which our team lacked in that game. Every game this season was hard-fought, whether in victory or defeat, and every player gave his best in every game which is proved by our record. The second squad profited much by experience, by teamwork manifested, and by learning the value of good sportsmanship. There are several members of the second team squad who improved considerably this year and who will now fill the 'vacancies made by graduation and keep up the good basketball record set by our school in past years. Letter Men MAJOR LETTERMEN MINOR, LETTERMEN Captain James Schryver Donald Dusing Lloyd Woodruff Harm Krull Wilbur Grossnickle James Waters Robert Galor Robert Hoover William Typer Kenneth Beck Rae Rowland LaVone Shenefelt Carl Smith Robert Beck 1939 P if The Cycle ---: C Basketball Schedule Leaf River - - Savanna Ctherel - Morrison Ctherej - Oregon - - - Alumni - Savanna ---- Leaf River Ctherel - Rock Falls - - - Rochelle Ctherel - Amboy Ctherej - - Milledgeville Ctherel - Mt. Morris - - - Morrison - - Oregon Ctherej - Milledgeville - Rochelle ----- Rock Falls Ctherej Forfeit Mt. Morris Ctherej - - - Amboy ------- Mt. Morris Regional Tournament: Rochelle ------- Total Points - 1939 Polo Opponent 26 20 19 21 17 16 28 18 27 26 37 26 31 11 34 14 19 14 2-1 15 38 21 44 29 44 26 35 25 45 32 41 22 2 0 38 21 39 21 23 34 611 412 ::::::'I11e C3VC1e::::::: Football Team Third Row: G. Weigle, R. Hoover, D. Reed, J. Bellows, H. Krull, L. Donaldson, H. Russell, R. Horton, R. Llewellyn, L. Living- ston, VV. Palmer. Second Row: C. Byrd, H. Miller, J. Terry, D. Hedrick, G. Reed, R Beck, K. Fouke, R. Bowen, P. Cunningham, D. Mades, K Beck, R. Zimmerman. First Row: J. Schryver, R. Galor, R. Rowland, A. Albright, L. XVood- rulf, R. Bowers, VV. Sheely, I. Livingston, C. Smith, Coach Rolston. Basketball Team Standing: C. Byrd, J. Bellows, D. Unger, D. Dusing, J. NVaters, L. Brown, V. Shrock, R. Adams, W. Brantner, H. Krull, E. Dew, R. Hoover, J Brockwell, Coach Rolston. Seated: K. Beck, R. Rowland, R. Galor, W. Grossnickle L. Wood- ruff, J. Sehryver, W. Typer, C. Smith, L. Slienefelt, R. Beck. 1939 1 i The Cycle 1- Other Sports TRACK Taking into consideration the fact that this was the first time in several years that P. C. H. S. has had a track team, we may say that we had a success- ful season. VVe had a very good line of equipment this year-everything from new suits to a new cinder track. Already our team has a host of followers who are interested in the sport and track should continue to develop rapidly into one of our major sports be- cause of the interest shown by the boys who are on the team and who plan to come out for track in years to come. Our team was well balanced with plenty of strength in every depart- ment. Every boy on the team had to fight for his position, but it is this com- petition within a team which makes it strong. We feel sure that next year our school will have an even better team and We hope they will be able to keep up our track reputation or even excel it. GOLF Golf is a minor sport in our school, but there is plenty of interest shown in it. We consider this yearis record good although there was a compara- tively small number of boys from which a team had to be chosen. Several of our best golfers will be lost by graduation, but there are a few underclassmen Who have shown sufficient skill to compose a team for next year. 1939 Donaldson D. Harris - Dusing --- Cunningham Zimmerman Deuth .... Brown .... Horton --- Typer .... Brantner .... ..... White .... Shrock .... Russell --- Sheely ............ Grossnickle Shenefelt - Krull ..... Byrd --- Bellows --- Vlfaters --- Bowers --- Schryver -- The Cycle Track Schedule April 13 ------ Leaf River Byron April 21 Ctherej - April 28 , - - - Mt Morris Amboy May 6 CRoohelleD - - Conference Meet '39 Track Squad 100 yard dash, .220 dash 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash 200 yard low hurdles, broad jump 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash 440 yard dash one mile run, 880 yard run one mile run, javelin - ..... one mile run 120 yard high hurdles 120 yard high hurdles 120 yard high hurdles, 200 yard low hurdles 440 yard run, 440 yard run, - ..... 880 yard run 880 yard run VV. Harris ......... - ..... shot put 880 yard run 200 yard low hurdles shot put, broad jump -----....shot put - ..... pole vault, high jump, javelm ---..-pole vault pole vault -----pole vault -----high jump -----discus throw - ..... broad jump 1939 Music fn? I L- 50 -1- The Cycle --: Music Council Dick Hedrick, President Mildred Scholl, Secretary Robert Slifer Dolores Aldrich Rae Rowland Virginia Powell Jean McCleary James Schryver Betty Maxey Lloyd Woodruff LaVerne Livingston Donald Harris Powell Cunningham Madeline French Ruth Johnston Our Musical Award System This year, for the iirst time, by vote of the Music Council, a system of awards was adopted to show recognition for outstanding work done in the music department. A system of polnts was devised and adopted, and letters awarded to those students accumulating the required number of points in each of the vocal and instrumental departments. Points are earned by attendance at rehearsals, practice done outside of school rehearsals, solo and ensemble work, and special duties on committees. Points are deducted for tardiness, absences, and as a disciplinary measure. Minor letters are given for two years of service and a required number of points, and major letters are awarded for three years of service and a required num- ber of points. A very attractive gold and blue letter in the shape of a musical lyre was adopt- ed as the official insignia. Music Contests This year the vocal and instrumental contests were held at the same time, due to the fact that Illinois was divided into three sections, with each section having a state contest. We are in the North Division of Illinois. The district contest was held at Mt. Morris, April 1. Eight of our twelve en- tries placed in the first division. The entries in this division were: the band, the mixed chorus, and the boys' quartet. Soloists winning first place were: Dick Hed- rick, boys' high voice, Rae Rowland, boys' medium voice: Ruth Johnston, violin: Wilma Reiff. oboeg and Robert Slifer, saxophone. Second division awards went to the girls' sextet, the brass sextet, and LaVerne Livingston, boys' low voice. Our only girl vocal soloist, Avis Trump, was awarded a third division rating. At the state solo and ensemble contest at LaSalle, April 15, first division awards were given to Dick Hedrick and the boys' quartet. Ruth Johnston and Rae Rowland were awarded a second division rating, while Wilma Reiff and Robert Slifer were given third division awards. The band and mixed chorus went to LaSalle, April 29, for the state large group contest. The regional contest was held at Anderson, Indiana, later in May. Dick Hed- rick and the boys' quartet were recommended to this contest. 1939 Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: Bottom Row: Top Row: Second Row: Bottom Row: Top Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: Bottom Row: 1 The Cycle i Girls' Glee Club D. Garber, J. Lane, J. Allsopp, I. West, R. Johnston, B. Roberts J. Joiner, D. Donaldson, D. Krum. D. Aldrich, N. Yount, M. Gilbert, V. Powell, C. Coffey, E. Mulnix M. French, J. McCleary, D. Doty. J. Graehling, M. Galor, H. Hanna, E. Traverse, M. Myers, M Scholl, H. Anderson, A. Trump, V. Shank. M. Markle, W. Reiff, D. Olsen, L. Duffey, N. White, B. Maxey N. Stackpole, J. Grant, Mr. Rose. Boys' Glee Club C. O'Dair, R. Gilbert, D. Hedrick, G. Reed, R. Rowland, J. Schry- ver, D. Pierce, W. Harris. P. Cunningham, E. Lang, H. Miller, A. Avey, R. Slifer, L. Liv- ingston, J. Waters, D. Reed, R. Karstedt. Mr. Rose, D. Hurdle, G. Weigle, J. Terry, D. Harris, D. Smith, B Roberts. Mixed Chorus D. Pierce, C. O'Dair, J. Schryver, G. Reed, D. Hedrick, R. Row- land, R. Gilbert, J. Terry. P. Cunningham, E. Lang, W. Harris, L. Livingston, R. Slifer, D. Harris, H. Miller, D. Reed, C. Byrd. H. Anderson, B. Roberts, M. Gilbert, E. Traverse, R. Johnston, V. Powell, J. Joiner, J. McCleary. V. Shank, H. Hanna, N. Yount, M. Scholl, M. French, J. Lane, A Trump, B. Maxey. N. White, D. Olsen, M. Galor, Mr, Rose, W. Reiif, M. Markle, J. Grant. 19 3 9 r v - - .. .. F1 J, A, Ai! rm- lg The Cycle i Fall Concert Under the capable direction of Mr. Rose, the music groups of Polo Community High School presented an interesting and varied fall concert, November 9, 1938. The stage was decorated to represent a fall scene, the back drop, ornate with a sparkling silver music lyre, appeared against a blue background. The largerfgroups appearing in the tirst part of the program were: the orches- tra, the girls' glee club, the boys' glee club, and the mixed chorus. The newly-or- ganized girls' sextet, making its iirst public appearance, rendered selections which were very favorably received by the audience. Vocal soloists were Dick Hedrick, tenor, and Rae Rowland, baritone. Robert Slifer played a saxophone solo. After a short intermission, the band attired in their blue and gold uniforms, played several numbers. The girls' chorus sang LONDONDERRY AIR accompanied by the band. As a very fitting grand finale, the entire vocal organization sang HAIL, ALMA MATER, with the band accompanying them. Carol Concert On Sunday, December 11, at 4:30 p. m. the P. C. H. S. vocal music groups gave their annual Christmas Carol Concert under the direction of Mr. Rose. This year's concert was held at the Methodist Church which was crowded to capacity. The trumpet trio composed of Madeline French, Kenneth Beck, and Rae Row- land played the prelude followed by a beautiful candlelight processional. The Mixed Chorus and both Glee Clubs sang several numbers, while the Girls' Sextet, composed of Mildred Scholl, Jean McCleary, Betty Maxey, Nancy White, Marcella Markle, and Wilma Reiff presented two carols. The concert was featured by a so- prano solo by Avis Trump and a tenor solo by Dick Hedrick. Accompanists were Marcella Markle, Betty Roberts, and C. E. Rose. Spring Concert The annual Spring Concert was given in the high school gym by the music groups of the school, March 24, 1939, under the direction of Mr. C. E. Rose. The action in the iirst part of the program took place in the living room of the James Schryver home, where his friends were gathered March 24, 1949. Remember- ing the significance of the date, each one was persuaded to entertain the group with his solo of ten years before. Wilma Reiff played an oboe solo While the others, Avis Trump, Dick Hedrick, Rae Rowland, and LaVerne Livingston each sang a vocal solo. The boys' quartette, composed of Dick Hedrick, Rae Rowland, James Schryver, and LaVerne Livingston made a hit with Shortnin' Bread. The remainder of the program consisted of songs by the girls' and boys' glee clubs and the mixed chorus. The band Played its contest selections, and then com- bined with the vocal groups to play and sing Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. 1939 P :rl The Cycle l C I Band CORNETS: Rae Rowland, Kenneth Beck, Madeline French, Powell Cunningham, Dorothy Ryan, Edwin Dew, June Graehllng, Donald Smith, Buddy Olsen. CLARINETS: Mildred Scholl, Lloyd Woodruff, Carol Coffey, Don Hurdle, Irene West, Marie Ports, Virginia Powell, Eleanor Mulnix, Jim Buck, Maxine Galor, Ruby Stichter, Audrey Garman, Jean Parvin. ALTO CLARINET: Aileen I-Iostetter. SOPRANO SAXOPHONEC Betty Parvin. ALTO SAXOPHONES: Robert Slifer, Josephine Lane, Mildred Stees, Edna Sheely, Dorothy Davis, Betty Cross. C MELODY SAXOPHONES: Robert Llewellyn, Verjean Begeman. TENOR SAXOPHONE: Donald Reed. OBOE: Wilma Reiff. BARITONE SAXOPHONE: Charles Sweet.PICCOLO: Tom Buck. FLUTES: Jane Garman, Patricia Clothier, Tom Buck. TROMBONES: Dick Hedrick, Cecil Byrd, Helen Hanna, Gene Weigle, James Waters, James Copenhaver, Dan Terry. FRENCH HOR-NS: Doris Olsen, Bernice Woodin, Wilmeth Elam, Jackie Mann, Marie Davis. BARITONES: George Roberts, Leon Donaldson. BASSES: Donald Harris, Velma Shank. SNARE DRUMS: LaVerne Livingston, Donald Clothier, Jack Terry. BASS DRUM: Helen Anderson TIMPANI: Marcella Markle. CYMBALS: Dolores Aldrich. GLOCKENSPIEL: Ellen Webster. Orchestra VIOLINS: Ruth Johnston, Madeline French, Jean Allsopp, Dorothy Garber, Janet Stenmark. CLARINETS: Mildred Scholl, Carol Coffey, Irene West, Marie Ports. TRUMPETS: Rae Rowland, Kenneth Beck, Powell Cunningham. TROMBONE: Dick Hedrick. CELLO: Nellie Pearl Stackpole. SAXOPHONES: Josephine Lane, Robert Slifer, Edna Sheely, Robert Llewellyn. ' BASS: Donald Harris. FLUTE: Jane Garman. OBOE: Wilma Reiff. FRENCH HORN: Doris Olsen. PERCUSSION: LaVerne Livingston, Helen Anderson, Marcella Markle. PIANO: Betty Roberts. Girls' Chorus Top Row: C. Bakener, R. Obendorf, M. C. Compton, A. M. Compton, B. Wood- in, B. Patterson, L. Schryver, E. Lewis, H. Chinouth. Second Row: M. Davis, G. Powell, V, Binkley, A. Garman, A. Hostetter, M. Ter- rell, H. Landis, V. Finkle. First Row: Mr. Rose, I. Bennett, D. Ryan, R. Barnes, I. Obendorf, P. Grant, E. Colliflower, A. Bennett, L. Maxwell. 1939 A 1 1, 3 3 v x 4 ' r 1 4 Mn... Clubs ---1 The Cycle i Pep Club Pep! Pep! Pep! Polo Pep Club Has It! It functions under the sponsorship of Miss LeMaster and has an enroll- ment of thirty-two members, most of them girls this year, but they Went ahead just the same. The officers are as follows: President - - NVilma Reii Vice President - - Madeline French Secretary-Treasurer - - Ruth Johnston They have their meetings on the iirst and third Wednesday of each month, ninth hour. These meetings are divided into two parts: first, there is a busi- ness discussion, which consists of the roll call and secretary's report, second, there is an entertainment period consisting of games that pertain to sports conducted by the program chairman for that meeting. Sometimes extempor- ary speeches are given by members on sports. The programs are prepared by diderent members each week. Besides sponsoring a show, the Pep Club added a new feature to its activ- ities this year, the sponsoring of adult season tickets for basketball. The Pep Club furnishes the cheering section at the football and basket- ball games with Don Harris as cheer leader, ably assisted by Helen Anderson and Doris Olsen. The Pep Club also sponsors all the pep meetings. The pur- pose of the club is to arouse pep among the student body at both the foot- ball and basketball games. The Pep Club desires to become one of the most active organizations in the school. At present, the club is one of the most important for it urges our team on, with the music of its snappy Pep Band conducted by Mr. Rose, and the peppy yells led by the cheer leader, Don Harris. The team always needs the support of the entire student body, so We hope that the Pep Club will be even larger and better in the future. 1939 l The Cycle l G. A. A. I promise to uphold the ideals of the Girls' Athletic Association, By promoting interest in athletics and the out-of-doorsg By living so that I may be healthy and strongg By making good sportsmanship a constant factor in my conduct. This is the official pledge that opens all meetings and is taken by all new members. Our G. A. A. this year is the largest club in school with an enrollment of eighty-three. The girls selected very efficient oificers when they chose Doris Olsen, presidentg Dolores Aldrich, vice-presidentg Virginia Powell, secretaryg and Betty Maxey, treasurer. The G. A. A. holds its meetings twice each month under the supervision of Miss Birney. This year We designated one meeting for business and the other for play. The G. A. A. is a self-supporting organization. Each member pays dues of ten cents per semester and helps sell candy at basketball and football games. This money is used to send two or more girls to camp during the summer. Last year our G. A. A. was represented by Madeline French and Betty Patterson. OUR G. A. A. SOCIAL CALENDAR: 1938: September 20 Buddy Picnic November 16 Football Banquet N ' b 30 Dgggnlilbsi 1 2 White Banners sponsored December 16 Christmas Tea Dance December 20 Initiation 1939 : February 13 Valentine Benefit Dance 1939 l- The Cygle i......-- HI-Y Club The Hi-Y Club has increased so much this year that, for the first time, it has been divided into two sections. Group I consists of twenty-four junior and senior girls. lt meets every other Monday fifth hour. The officers are as follows: President, Wilma Reiffg Vice-pres- ident, Helen Mae Portsg Treasurer, Dolores Aldrich, Secretary, Caroline Ports. Group II consists of thirteen freshmen and sophomore girls. It meets on alter- nate Mondays. The officers for this group are as follows: President, Velma Finkleg Vice-president, Von Ceil Harmong Secretary-Treasurer, Arlene Bennett. Both groups are sponsored by Miss Boyes. The purpose of this club is to create, maintain, and extend higher standards of Christian living throughout the school and community. All meetings are called to order by the president. After the attendance is taken and minutes of the last meeting are read the rest of the period is spent on important business and a lesson from the book, TAKE YOUR CHOICE. An event that all Hi-Y girls look forward to is the honor of sponsoring the Mother and Daughter banquet. F. F. A. F, F. A. stands for Future Farmers of America. This is a National, a State, and a Sectional organization, to which all high schools that teach agriculture belong. The enrollment in the Polo F. F. A. Chapter is thirty. The executive committee is composed of the following: Lyle Brown - - President Leon Donaldson - Vice-president Willis Cunningham - Treasurer Gerald Meyers - - Secretary William Typer ----- Reporter The business meetings are held fifth period on the first Tuesday of every month in the Agriculture room. One meeting each month is held in the evening and is de- voted to recreation. The plans for the year include: procuring uniforms, pins, and markers: form- ing basketball and kittenball teams, sponsoring a Father and Son Banquet, and a party for the Home Economics girlsg choosing three boys eligible for the State Farmers' Degreesg taking a trip to the International Livestock Showg and entering a contestant in the Sectional Public Speaking Contest. These are only some of the plans which proves this to have been a very busy as well as entertaining program for the year. 1939 Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: Bottom Row: Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: Bottom Row: Top Row: Third Row: Second Row: --L-1 The Cycle ---2 Pep Club Cheerleaders: D. Olsen, D. Harris, H. Anderson. G. Reinke, C. Coffey, R. Copenhaver, E. Dew, E. Lang, D. Krum, E. Mulnix, E. Sheely. N. White, J. Allsopp,' M. French, R. Johnston, R. Slifer, D. Gar- ber, M. A. Myers, M. Galor. N. P. Stackpole, B. Parvin, D Finkle, M. Scholl, D. Aldrich, J. Garman, W. Reiff. D. White, H. Bennett, L. Horton, B. Wolfe, L. Duffey, B. Ditzler, P. Keefer. Go Ao Ao G. Frederick, D. Krum, H. Johnston, B. Cross, B. Woodin, R. Johnston, B. Allen, V. Gatz, E. Schmidt, M. French, D. Tregoning. V. Hyland. M. Hambley, D. Newman, R. Duncan, J. Allsopp, B Roberts, D. Donaldson, B. Patterson, E. Lewis, E. Adams. J. McCleary, C. Coffey, A. Hostetter, H. Landis, M. A. Myers, V Helander, E. Mulnix, V. Quest, J. Lane. V. Powell, H. Anderson, M. Myers, R. Obendorf, G. Schnell, E Sheely, H. Chinouth, E. Clayton, R. I-Iambley, G. Reinke. G. A. A. W. Elam, B. Parvin, M. Scholl, D. Aldrich, A. Garman, D. Finkle N. Yount, M. Harnbley, A. Trump, I. Obendorf, D. White. B. Maxey, W. Reiff, D. Olsen, L. Horton, M. Terrell, H. Schnulle V. Finkle, M. Galor, J. Graehling, M. Markle. L. Maxwell, J. Bennett, C Bellows, G. Powell, V. Quest, B. How- ard, A. Bennett, A. Withers, T. Kane, E. Colliflower. Bottom Row: I. Bennett, V. Shank, L. Duffey, B. Frankfother, B. Wolfe, P Grant, B. Ditzler, D. Ryan, D. Donaldson. 1 9 3 9 fm A . A. ,cg ye - W- 4 Q ll- 'Q ,. 4. , 4-1-W uf ,Q ' Mg ? S' , '11, ' 'Q-,f ,. ' FUN Q 4 V i l ..--T.. The Cycle Footlights Club The play The NVork of the Footlights Club is being produced by the Footlights Club of the Polo Community High School. Following are the ones who have the most to do with this great production: Director Cadviserb ------ Miss Viola Dueringer Star Actress CpresidentD ------ Helen Hanna Star Actor Cvice presidentj ------ Edwin Dew Producer-Financier Csecretary-treasurerb - - Jean Allsopp The scene of the play is in the midwestern town of Polo, Illinois. The en- tire play takes place in the Polo Community High School and shows the work accomplished by the dramatics club of that school in the school year of 1938- 1939. A short synopsis of the play is as follows: The story opens with the eleven members of the club and their adviser meeting in a room in the high school where they are electing officers. Miss Dueringer has charge of the meeting and suggests that a constitution for the club be drawn up. This is agreed upon and a committee is chosen which proceeds to frame a constitu- tion. During the next few meetings the members discuss a new name, colors, and the design for the cover of their constitution booklets. They finally decide on the name Fo0tlights Club and the old name of Dramatics takes the back seat. The colors of red and black are chosen because of their relation to dramatics in the past. Black has always stood for tragedy and red for comedy. Finally after much debating, the club accepts a cover for the book- lets which has the picture of two masques and a footlight on it, besides a mod- ernistic design and the name. On the evening of December 16, the Footlighters meet in the high school cafeteria for a banquet. The remainder of the evening is taken up with a gift exchange and a program. During the last few meetings held in 1938, Miss Dueringer instructs the members in play-acting. The terms which are used in play directing are the main points of instruction thus far. The various points she wishes to stress are acted out by different members to make it clearer. Pantomimes and char- ades form the program for several meetings. The members are planning to stage a short play, not for the public, but for their own amusement and the knowledge they will obtain from its production. If the club produces some very fine work, they may be able to make a public appearance. Many things happen in the last act of the play, but we must not tell all. S0 ends this short synopsis of the VVork of the Footlights Club. YVe all wish much success to the ones who are producing this play. 1939 Group: Front Row: Standing: Seated: Fourth Row Third Row: Second Row: First Row: l The Cycle i F. F. A. C. Sweet, D. Wagner, A. Avey, E. Myers, C. Stautfer, R. Adams, P. Cunningham, W. Cavanaugh. G. Fry, R. Beck, A. Albright, J. Stauffer, W. Sheely, E. Lang, D. Mades. H. Helander, R. Copenhaver, E. Dew, D. Unger, W. Brantner, W. Grossnickle, D. White, E. Deuth. Mr. Fry, L. Donaldson, L. Brown, W. Cunningham, G. Myers, W. Typer. Footlights Club Dorothy Ryan, Helen Landis, Donald Wolfe, Marie Davis, Eleanor Colliflower. Mary Alice Myers, Dorothy Doty, Edwin Dew, Helen Hanna, Jean Allsopp, Velma Shank. HI-Y M. C. Compton, A. M. Compton, H. Johnston, I. West, D. Newman, L. Schryver, M. Hambley, M. Adams, M. A. Myers, C. Ports. V. Finkle, V. Harmon, M. Myers, M. Ports, D. Quaco, G. Reinke, R. Obendorf, D. Finkle, A. Trump. W. Reynolds, B. Howard, V. Hyland, D. Aldrich, M. Davis, E. Clayton, A. M. Ruble, B. Wolfe, I. Riggs. A. Bennett, D. Bailey, K. Garrison, R. Barnes, D. White, B. Hum- mel, H. M. Ports, W Reiff, T. Kane. 1939 Y' -A I 25' 455 -'27 1- r- -fl . ' x,D IL L V 4 ' f , . -.5 . www I . , , -. 4 Trai? .sw ...,' -NIL., uw. Activities X v 1 w .1-1. The Cycle Important Dates, 1938 - 1939 August 29: Ignorance confessed! Sign up for more knowledge. September 6: Sixty-five dignilied Seniors put their noses to the grindstone for the final touch. September 15-16: Thanks to the Fall Festival, many students rid themselves of their surplus cash. September 29: 'ljhose trumpeters were really Ritzy. October 10: Back to Nature for the Seniors-this time at Lowell Park. October 20-21: Extra!! Students rest! Relax! Teachers work at Institute. November 9: Concert goes over bigg and,-Mrs. Rose is an excellent violinist. November 11: We paid tribute to our War dead with a very interesting talk by Rev. Bloomquist, who was Over There. November 14-15: Why did the Seniors look their very best on these days?? Watch the birdie!! November 16: At the expense of the G. A. A. the football boys dually Uiilled up ! November 24-25: No deaths but many stomach pains! November 30, December 1: White Banners presented by the G. A. A. December 9: Night of nights!! As The Clock Strikes. Mystery!! December 11: Music groups sang carols at the Methodist Church. December 15: A party. This time the teachers and the board. December 16: G. A. A. again. Annual Tea Dance. December 21: We went home to watch for Santa Claus. December 25: It's the truth! Santa Claus was very generous! January 3, 1939: Back to P. C. H. S. for the first time since last year! January 16: George Elias-the man without a country. 1939 --L1 The Cycle i Second Semester January 19, 20: More gray hairs-attributed mainly to the semester exams. February 7: Neckties were most fashionable on this eventful day. Why? Because of the group pictures. February 13: Those ambitious gals of the G. A. A. held an all-school dance. March 1: Three one-act plays by the Theater Workshop were enjoyed by all of us. March 14: Accompanied by the Woman's Clubs as our guests, we travelled com- pletely around the globe: thanks to the orchestra. March 22: An interesting talk by Alaho Baker carried us to China and Africa. March 23: No one can cook quite so well as your mother. The basketball boys seemed to believe this at approximately 6:30 p. m. March 24: The Spring Concert was well received by an appreciative audience. March 30: Ag boys entertained their dads at the Father and Son Banquet. April 1-9: Did we even TRY to study on this week? NO! Spring Vacation! April 10: Boy, did Richard Schreiber have volume!! April 14: Entertained by plays on the stage in the gym, a marionette show in one of the rooms, and exhibits all over the building, a full house voted this a well- spent evening at our annual Parents' Night. April 15: Commercial group rated third in contest held at Lena. April 20: Temperance lecture was given by a speaker from the National Forum. April 29: Music groups attended the contest at LaSalle. May 5: Music groups participated in the County Music Festival. May 12: Junior Class presented Glass Dishes. 'May 25, 26: We seniors took our FINAL exams! And hoped!! May 26: Junior-Senior Banquet was most enjoyable. May 28: Baccalaureate. May 30: No school-Memorial Day. May 31-Commencement. 1 9 3 9 :::::::rI11e c:sKjfj::::::: Senior Class Play The senior class on December 9th presented the three-act mystery com- edy As the Clock Strikes by Elizabeth Armstrong. Tryouts were held and this excellent cast chosen: Nick Bolton - - Robert Slifer VVilliam - - - - Clarence Stauffer Alex Manchester - - Dwight Pierce Nancy Arnold - - - Jane Garman Madge Keating - - Dolores Aldrich Mrs. Randolph - - Genevieve Reinke Jim Keating - - Vilillis Cunningham Sam Randolph - - - Donald Mades Lucius Dreer ---- Robert Llewellyn Nick Bolton, hit financially, has nothing left but his country place. En- deavoring to keep this, he persuades six friends to visit him and spend the summer as paying guests. Continued rain puts them in bad humor, and, in- fluenced by Madge Keating, an outdoor fiend, they decide to leave. Three people realize his predicament: NVilliam, an old family servantg Nancy, Nick 's iiancee, and Alex Manchester, who is writing a play of a theft at a house party. Alex suggests a game in order to entertain and detain the guests until the weather clears. He offers a prize to the one who shall, unknown to her, steal a string of beads from Nancy's neck. Realizing this to be impossible, Nancy, for a joke, arranges with Nick to hide her beads. But during the night, both these plans mysteriously miscarry. An un- known person, deciding to play a little game of his own, chloroforms Madge Keating, steals her real pearls, and, as the clock strikes three, carries her downstairs to the drawing-room sofa. Various incidents serve to cast suspicion upon each person in the play, the situations being further complicated by the unexpected arrival of a strang- er, Lucius Dreer, begging shelter from the storm. The unknown continues his game, and the next night chloroforms Madge a second time. At the height of the ensuing violent arguments, Madge sudden- ly discovers her pearls are back in their proper place-around her throat. At the same instant, the early morning sun comes out and all quarrelling stops. Nobody knows who stole the pearls or who replaced them, but, with the flearing of the storm, nobody cares. However, the audience knows that it is XN'illiam, the Bolton family's faithful and loyal servant who has succeeded in keeping Nick's guests for the summer and saving his house. VVith the final curtain it is obvious that happy days are in store for Nick Bolton. The production was presented under the capable direction of Miss Leva Missman and Miss Norma Boyes and assisted by an eificient production staff. 1939 The Cygle ..-ll. Junior Play CAST Abigail Pettibone - - - Betty Patterson Posy - - - - Avis Trump Belle - - - - - Betty Bovvers Prof. Dingwell - - LaVerne Livingston Florence - - Wilma Reynolds Bill - ' - Glenn Reed Mark - - Harold Kline Dulcie - - Marcella Markle Jim - - Harold Miller GLASS DISHES, a comedy in three acts by Pauline Phelps, was presented in the high school auditorium May 12 under the able direction of Miss Viola Dueringer and Miss Eloise Birney. The characters were well adapted to their parts and a clever plot and comic characters made the play a real success. Aunt Abigail Pettibone, a witty and good-hearted church worker, found a seemingly worthless basket of old glass dishes in the attic. She intended to present these dishes to the Ladies' Aid. A tramp steals the basket thinking it is the family silver, but finding the basket contains only old dishes, he dis- poses of them. Prof. Dingwell, the antique dealer, and Mrs. Boardman, the shrewd business Woman, know that a collection of Sandwich glass is very val- uable and both make frantic attempts to secure the dishes. But Dulcie, Aunt Abigail 's pretty eighteen-year-old niece, outwits them all, and the basket of glass is finally sold for enough to pay the mortgage on Aunt Abigail 's farm and secure for Dulcie herself a happy honeymoon. 1939 1vf X,, r I , 3 .,.,- .., , -, . Q14 -Z , 'Ai nr n 'v .. 21 if H X if , 1 Q up WA, 'W K, 1- x I , 3:- Y , A J mn- ' New A , W.1sM4g.':m..sw.mM:..1f,gr3..f. A .A I . ::::::::Tr11CiCDYTJIBIIIIIIZ Senior Ball The theme of HOME, SWEET HOME once again ended another Senior Ball on May 19. Faculty members, students and escorts of the juniors and seniors were welcomed heartily by the reception committee, headed by Presi- dent James Schryver and Miss Nadine Yount. Swaying music, bright streamers, the colorful dresses of the girls and the well-dressed boys kept the most important social event on the school calendar in a gala mood. The Grand March which was introduced last year was again carried out to everyone's delight and the evening proved a very happy one for all. Junior-Senior Banquet The gaily decorated gymnasium was the setting for the annual Junior- Senior Banquet, which was held on May 26. According to custom the seniors and faculty were guests, the juniors were hosts, and the delicious dinner was served by waitresses and Waiters selected from the girls and boys of the soph- omore class. Harold Miller, junior class president, welcomed the guests and expressed his Wish that all might have a most enjoyable evening. The response was giv- en by James Schryver, president of the senior class. Following the Well-known after-dinner speeches and a short program the group enjoyed dancing. 1939 The Cycle G. A. A. Tea Dance All the girls were hurrying toward the gym. Why? Oh! Didn't you know? That day was Friday, December 16, and all the girls in school and faculty women were the guests of the G. A. A. at their annual tea dance. It was well attended and everyone had a fine time. There was dancing and only one unwelcome partner-the broom which was introduced by Helen Anderson. This was also a place for the jitterbugs as we noticed some of the girls trucking on down, and doing the Lambeth VValk. The music was furnished by the G. A. A. orchestra: Ruth Johnston, Jean Allsopp, Nellie Pearl Stackpole, Madeline French, Josephine Lane, Mildred Scholl, Wilma Reiif, Maxine Galor, Carol Coffey, Betty Roberts, and Marcella Markle. Virginia Powell and Dolores Aldrich served delicious refreshments. The cookies were made by the foods class. The committees for the tea-dance were: Entertainment-Ruth Johnston, Madeline French, Food-Betty Patterson, Lois Dutfey. Football Banquet P, S.: Don't forget! No suits, just school clothes! This wasn't on the invitations the G. A. A. gave to the football boys on November 16, 1938, but it was understood. Doris Olsen, the president of our grand, old G. A. A., gave the boys a hearty welcome, which was answered in the same manner by Lloyd Woodruff, captain of the football squad. Robert Bowen and Adon Albright were elect- ed as co-captains for the coming year. Coach Rolston presented the awards earned by hard work and fair play on the field. The G. A. A. hopes that this banquet will be long remembered by the sen- iors of the squad, not only because it was their last, but also because of the de- licious food and colorful decorations. 1939 l?-.... The Cygle Basketball Banquet The basketball squad, fathers of the senior members, and men of the fac- ulty were the guests of the mothers of the senior basketball players on Thurs- day evening, March 23, at a banquet held in the cafeteria at P. C. H. S. Mr. Pittenger acted as toastmaster for the evening. The program in- cluded: Mr. Isley as the main speaker, informal talks by the fathers, and group singing led by Mr. Rose. Mr. Pittenger, as a member of the Rock River Valley Conference Association, presented the conference trophy to Captain Schryver who in turn presented it to Mr. Pittenger, superintendent of our school. The letter awards were then given to the boys for their work of the season. The captain for next year will not be appointed until the beginning of the season. Due to the ,excellent food and the friendly spirit of the entire group, the memory of this banquet will linger long in the minds of the senior boys. Mother and Daughter Banquet VVhat is home without a mother? On May 4, at 6:30 o'clock the Girls' Hi-Y Club entertained the mothers at their annual banquet. This was a gay af- fair With the festive decorations and bright colors of each mother's and daughter's tinery. After a very tempting dinner served in the gymnasium an interesting pro- gram followed. Miss Edna Thoreen, of tl1e Frances Shimer Junior College, gave the main address of the evening. Other features of the program were numbers by the girls' sextet, a clarinet duet by Marie Ports and Irene West, and a vocal solo by Avis Trump. 1939 i The Cycle -L- Building Staff Janitor - - - Clinton Brieknell Assistant - - - Carl White Engineer - - - Charles Beck Cafeteria Cook - - - - Mrs. Ray Reinert Cafeteria Assistants - Jane Garman, Alice Miller Wlilma Reynolds, Kathleen Garrison, Robert Slifer School Art Designs ----- Robert Riggs 1939 Humor Q 4Ti '5'-av-'Q S u Y ,fciw -'N' -4.- 7 f . ' 3 an FL. l wf' tiiiir ,Q-- '!h 5r 'V L 9 v- 4 y VS 4433 r 1- J' We-'Yu,:.J ' Q Y 'F' v Ji x 4 FIS, .hz -A Q Q I X n x U' . ' .A 114 2' I R X ff 4 I A 17 Q kb Ld. H YY H 's ---Hu. -,TFL 7 J'-rf: V : :gig :I- ax f 'il -' ed v 1, I . '- NL., 13, , ' Q' . , . 4, .-. l 1 .' ,rv ' -I .I-K. i Lvikf? ., L,-5-L, Sig? hggrx-I Di. f xy If ' x . -if 2 . !'Sf ' ' Q U5-I F' 4 -'Ir It ...,. Vs A. 1 . ' q.. ,,, , ,Q Vg., E V ' 1 - - -. . 1' gr. ' '1 525' '. V 1 5 if -im. ' 'Ei ' '-, .. '1 v. 2 .ya V ' gil 'IQ N ff . V ,, '55 f V J:- '5'iff ' dv 1 FQ, H .- it. 'laaaril . Q - .1' ' ' : ,u'.v.. '1,6'J: .,- 4 , -ff .J fu.. -- -- fb - 'ggi' . , x I . GM, V . . - ' -Q ,I E99 A Qi! P The CVCIQ C Let's Have Some Fun Supposing these names were: 1. Dorothy Black instead of Dorothy White E 2. Dwight Dart instead of Dwight Pierce 3. Doris Newson instead of Doris Olsen 4. Dolores Aldpoor instead of Dolores Aldrich 5. Roger Hunter instead of Roger Fisher 6. Avis Heart instead of Avis Trump 7. Carol Tea instead of Carol Coffey 8. Madeline Swedish instead of Madeline French 9. Velva Door instead of Velva Gatz 10. Irene East instead of Irene West 11. Lyle Blue instead of Lyle Brown 12. Ruth Garage instead of Ruth Barnes 13. Russell Mallet instead of Russell Hammer 14. Charles Sour instead of Charles Sweet 15. William Upsetter instead of William Typer Latest Song Hits of Polo High Happy Days are Here Again ..... ................ - --Vacati0n You're Driving Me Crazy ............................ Finals Sing, You Sinners ...............-...... The Boys' Glee Club I Still Get a Thrill ........ Passing Polo Community High School What's the Use .......................... To cram for exams G0 Home and Tell Your Mother .............. Your report card Little Things in Life ....................... Calls to the uffice Cheerful Little Earful ............,.......... No Home work Ho-Hum ........................... Lectures by the teachers When Your Hair Has Turned to Silver .... From too much work Something to Remember You By ................. The Cycle Three Little WOFdS ......................... Stay after school My Reverie ....................... .. ............ Honor R011 Give Yourself a Pat on the Back ............ If you get through Let's Get Friendly ................... Come to the class parties 1939 -1 The Cycle l- IJ'Jever See: Emerson Lang keeping quiet? Robert Riggs talking all the time? Dorothy White without Dorothy Finkle? Robert Karstedt without Gene Weigle? Joe Twigg without his super six-eight this carl? Doris Olsen without Helen Anderson? Donald Mades talking seriously? Wayne Sheely play the piano? 1939 W' 13? PW ffj- .-N-1.-,-- ,TS- F 1. ,'1'-'.vhf,.nf ,h f -..., Q iw 4-. bLf66 f4?KCf7 by .U-6, xgcfhrjfvcrurr. 5 5' Q E 5, Z P5 5 f E 11 K 1 1 E