Polo High School - Cycle Yearbook (Polo, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1945 volume:

..? iL'iiD w f, '. T K f SEL 1 .El'?.9!Et:T5'!mf2UfPM-P-1,'3v'ha1' '! iIflE?Z?1.S2F-T51 T?Qf1E5'J5Y221T .4 A? IHIIIE IIIMIIILIE THE EENIIII IILAEE ISHS , pens C THE CYCLE D 1945 Table of Contents Dedication ----- 3 Service List ---- - 4, 5 Board of Education and Faculty - 6 Calendar ----- - 7 CYCLE Staff - 9 Student Council - 8 Librarians - 9 Honors - - 10 Seniors - - 1 1 Juniors - - 15 Sophomores - 17 Freshmen - 18 Sports - 21 Clubs - - 25 Society - - 28 Dramatics - 29 Music - - 30 C23 1 u PCHS c , 1946 Dedication The Class of 1945 is proud to dedicate its CYCLE to these members of our community who have given their live the service of our country: Robert B. Antrim Chester A. Bennett Melvin Byrd LaVerne E. Dttsworth Robert E. Folk John L. Kline Milton L. Knudson Clyde Lang to Russell S. Lang Leonard Link John E. Naylon Goldie M. Powell Earl D. Rebuck Oliver J. Roderick Leon F. Rucker John J. Savage Ross Folk Wayne Raley Russell White our classmates, who were taken from the Class of 1945 to enter the armed forces and to S s all men and women who are now or have been in the armed forces defending our country. C35 Former P. C. H. S. Pupils in the United States Forces Robert W. Adams Jack Aldrich Betty Allen Ralph Allen Bruce C. Ames John Ames James Angle fhonorably dischargedj Robert B. Antrim Qdeceasedl Donald Bailey Russell Barnes Charles Beck, Jr. Robert Beck Carl M. Beightol tmissing in actionl Donald Bell Bryant Bellows Chonorably dischargedl James W. Bellows Robert Bender June Bennett Richard Bentley Marvin Berogan Edward Boddiger George Boddiger Robert O. Boddiger Beecher Bomberger Wilbur Bon Robert Bowen Clinton Bowers Donald Bowers Edwin Bowers Harry Bowers, Jr. Robert Bowers William Bowers Frank Boyer Ailene Bracken C. V. Bracken Willis Brantner James Brockwell John Brockwell Harold Brooks Robert Lyle Brown Robert K. Brown Delbert Bryson Robert W. Buck Warren Burman Leon Buskohl Cecil Byrd Kenneth Byrd Melvin Byrd Cdeceasedl James Cain Talmadge Castle Edwin Cates Harold Cavanaugh George Chinouth Robert Chinouth March 9, 1945 Robert Clark Harold Clem Howard Clem Edgar Thos. Clinton Robert Clothier James Colson Russell Colson Dorothy Cooper James Copenhaver Robert Copenhaver, Jr. Howard Corbett John Corbett Russell Corbett Clayton Cronister Donald Cross Dorothy Cross Ward H. Cross Theodore Cruikshank Powell Cunningham Willis Cunningham Eva Mae Cupp Lyle Deuth Robert Dickson Bryant Diehl Russel Diehl Donald Dissinger John Ditzler Leon Donaldson fprisoner of wary Doris Donaldson Leo Doyle Donald Duncan Howard Elliott Ralph Esterly Lester Farster David Finkle, Jr. Gerald Finkle Wilbur Finkboner Darrell L. Fisher Kenneth V. Fisher George Florence William Florence Robert E. Folk tlost at seal Ross Folk Theodore E. Folk William Folk Kenneth Ford Kenneth Fouke Jesse M. Fry Robert Freeman Donald Galor George Galor Robert Galor Howard Garman James Garman Max Garman Melvin Garman Wayne Garman Qmissing in actionj C45 Charles Garrison Clay Garrison 1 honorably dischargedl Wayne Garrison William N. Gates Lauren Gilbert Robert Gilbert Samuel R. Gilbert Robert Hackett Jean Grant Carl Hahn Albert Hambley W. L. Hanna Donald Harmon Forrest Harmon Donald H. Harris John H. Harris Winfred Harris Francis Hawn Herbert Hays Max Hays Eldon Heckman Ray D. Hedrick, Jr. Harold Helander Chonorably dischargedl John Hendren Russell Hoffman Arnold Holby Richard Holby Robert Hoover William Horton Floyd Howard Wayne Howard Donald Hurdle Laura Johnson Joan Joiner Lee Jones George Kaufman William Kaufman Paul Keefer Jack Keegan Daniel F. Kiburz Thomas A. Kiburz Harold Kline John L. Kline Qkilled in actionj Robert Kline William Kline Charles Knie Lawrence Knie Ralph Kroh Harm Krull fhonorably dischargedl Winfred H. Kyker 1 honorably dischargedl Orville J. Landers Clyde Lang Qkilled in actionl Edwin Lang I avi, .,.'L inn, 45? gg l , A , 5 J, ,..,. v s I , - E-2, V V D il? ' ' eff E2 ii! T5 f!5?5f Qqg?f1?5'5 xgsrgqga: !rH'!1aff: I , 1 5'f?55'ff1'55'1'5' The Trophy Case containing a Roll of Honor naming former pupils who have served and who are now serving our country. I 1 ' 1 1 1 4. ,. 43552 cf , 1 + 4' . g. i .g,',?2q, A , f .gif Y, n, 'es PCH8 Emerson Lang Judith B. Lemker fhonorably dischargedj Billy Lawson Leonard Link fkilled in actionl Raymond Link Donald Livingston John Livingston LaVerne Livingston Walter R. Livingston Robert Llewellyn Bud E. Lockner Harry Lockner, Jr. Loyd Lovell Donald Lundberg Donald Mades Forrest Mades James Markle William May Walter Maxey William Maxey Merle Maxwell George McCaslin Olin Mcllnay Lester McKean Charles N. McPherson Fayette McPherson Max I-I. Mertz Ruth J. Meyer Harold Miller fhonorably dischargedl Martin Miller Victor N. Mon Vernon V. Mount George Murray Elden Myers Carl Naylon John E. Naylon Ckilled in actionj Vance Nettz John Newcomer Melchior B. Newcomer Merrill Noakes Armond J. Ocker, Jr. Richard O'Dair Frederick F. O'Dair Donald O'Kane Axel Olsen, Jr. Ralph Osbaugh John Paap Wayne Palmer Willard Palmer Betty Parvin Lester E. Paul Ivan Peterson Dwight Pierce Lemuel Pierce Wayne W. Pierce Clifford Powell Goldie M. Powell ldeceasedl 1 THE CYCLE I John D. Powell Kenneth Powell Olin Powell Ernest Pyfer Emest Quaco Jesse Quaco Wayne Raley George Read Evan Reck Donald Reed Glenn Reed Russell Reinert Lawrence Reynolds Forrest Riggs fhonorably dischargedl Grant Riggs Harold Robeson Reginald Robeson George Roberts Willard Rodermel Alfredlee Rogers Donald Rogers Forrest C. Rogers Edward M. Rogers C honorably dischargedj Harold Rogers Joseph Rogers, Jr. Charles R. Rowland Howard E. Rucker Lloyd W. Rucker Orville Rucker Harold Russell Betty G. Sabin Raymon Sandell Bennie Sanford James Sarber John Savage Qkilled in actionj Kenneth Scholl James Schryver Jesse Schryver Harold Scott George Shank LeRoy Shank Melvin Shank Robert Shank Orville Sheely Pearle L. Shenefelt Donald Shipper Milton Shrader Virgil Shrock Robert Slifer Edward C. Smith Donald Smith Neil C. Smith Max Snook Frances Snyder Wesley Solberg Merritt Stoner Robert Stouffer , Chonorably discharged! Ambrose Stover C57 1 945 Harvey Summers Dan Strub Charles Sweet George Sweet Leland Sweet Orville Sweet Robert Sweet Ross Sweet John L. Tavenner Danny C. Terry Jack R. Terry Truman Thompson Wayne Thorstensen Harold Toms Howard Toms Russell R. Travis Joseph Twigg Lester Twigg Harold Typer Vernon Volz Donald Wagner Rex Wagner Martin Waite Betty Wales James Waters fhonorably dischargedl Lila S. Warrenfeldt William Watkins Chester Weaver Chonorably discharged! Gerald Weaver Jack Weaver Lester Weaver James R. Weaver Wayne Weaver Everett Webster Paul Webster Stanley Webster Vade Wehmeyer Paul G. Weigle Merlin Wickert Chonorably dischargedj Carl White Charles White fmissing in actionj John White Roy E. White Russell White Elvin Wikoff Orvin Wikoif Paul Wikoff Frank Wilson William Wisner Donald Wolfe Kenneth Wolfe Lloyd Woodruff Ralph Woodruff Lyle L. Yount Robert Zimmerman Marian G. Zimmerman fhonorably dischargedj Oliver Zivney PCHS C , 1945 Board of Education Robert G. Copenhaver - John D. Coffman - Henry Stahler Henry Mades Ross Hostetter Faculty Wlllls E. Plttenger Mathematics Norma K. Boyes Latin, French Leva E. Mlsaman English Clyde E. Fry Vocational Agriculture Glenn -Isley I Science J u ne Ro b b Social Science Gladys M. Truckenbrod Home Economics Clarabel Barrlck Commerce Elizabeth P. Moore Mathematics, Physical Education H. Wllfred Moore Industrial Arts Robert E. Breckenrldge Social Science, Physical Education M urlel Lawson English Edmund W. Parrett Music Mlrlam Folk R. N. Nurse Vernabell Quest Office Secretary Home Town Polo, Illinois Galesburg, Illinois Dixon, Illinois Polo, Illinois Newton, Illinois Delmar, Iowa Mendota, Illinois Urbana, Illinois Avon, Illinois Macomb, Illinois Swiftville, Missouri Peotone, Illinois Normal Illinois Polo, Illinois Polo, Illinois C63 President Secretary Alma Mater Western Illinois State Teachers' College Knox College University of Illinois University of Illinois South East Missouri State Teachers' College University of Kentucky Western Illinois State Teachers' College Illinois State Normal University Western Illinois State Teachers' College Western Illinois State Teachers' College University of Missouri University of Chicago Illinois State Normal University Deaconess Hospital, 2 Freeport, Illinois Polo Community High School ,arzfymg 5:19444-1 -z5.....1.zzf-4-f AZ.-.Wa F-W-++ Wmffewafg PCHS c , ,1Q45 Calendar September January 5 Freshmen report-almost half of the 3 School resumes. school. 8 Irina Khrabroff-this time a lady from 6 Upper classmen report-everyone Russia. glad to be back. 7 Full day of school-let's start right out with everyone busy. October 2 Senior picnic-more fun even if it did 3 6 8 9 9 12 14 16 19 20 23 24 30 30 rain. Freshman initiation. G. A. A. Buddy Picnic. Fire Prevention Week-never play with fire! Sophomore picnic-barbecues, pickles, potato chips are delicious they say.. . . Junior picnic. Freshman picnic-gobs of kids, food, and fun. G. A. A. Play Day at Dixon. Geraldine Townsend Fitch-first speaker of a series on foreign coun- tries fChinaD. County Institute-more vacation for us, teachers go to school. Division Institute-teachers are busy in Dixon. Albert Perry-second foreign speaker lRussial. Senior all-school dance- There goes that Band again. Jack Rank-one - man theater who made MACBETH. interesting. Archibald Gilchrist-third foreign speaker fAustraliaJ. November 7 9 11 15 23 Freshman party-a private affair. Fall Concert. John Marsh-last of foreign speakers CCanada.D G. A. A. Football Banquet-crowning Mary Seise football queen thrilled everyone. Thanksgiving Recess-more sleep! December 1 10 11 14 19 20 22 Senior Play, A SWIFT KICK-more running and jumping. Christmas program-lights on, lights od, and candles made it attractive. De Motts, jugglers-our heads went round and round. Robert Zimmerman-deep sea diver, took .us down with Davy Jones. Senior party-riding in a bobsled was all right. G. A. A. Tea Dance. Christmas vacation-starts us off for the new year. C 7 18, 9 11 19 19 22 Irvin Deer-anyone want to be a movie star? Elliott J ames-experiments with liquid air. Semester exams-more worrying. All - school dancwcelebrates Bond Selling Drive and exams. Second Semester Begins. February 15 23 26 Group pictures for the CYCLE. All-school dance after Mount Morris game--Sponsored by Junior Class. Illinois High School Tests for Juniors. A difficult test by the looks of some. March 2 2 7 9 20 23 24 27 April 2 13, Ma 17, 21, J 3 13 13 14 14 21 23 27 Y 3 4 5 11 12 18 19 20 22 24 25 Anna Bird Steward Assembly, I p. m. End of 4th Six Weeks Grading Period. Some of the students look worried. Senior Day. A vacation forthe faculty. G. A. A. A11-school Dance. These girls certainly go in for dancing. F. F. A. Public Speaking Contest at Byron. Here's hoping we win. Spring Concert-Music organizations all ready for Spring. Sectional Speech Contest-What will the outcome be? F. F. A. Parent 8: Son Banquet- Spring Vacation. Lots of fun for all. School resumes-Back to work. Spring Concert-Another One? End of 5th Six Weeks Period. State finals for Speech Contest-Hope Polo gets to State for the finals. Annual School Election. District Music Contest-A great ety of very good music. Emil Liers Assembly-9:00 a. m. Junior Play. Vari- Senior Ball. Ag. Judging Contest-Polo has mighty good material. Sectional Music Contest. Jr.-Sr. Banquet. Upper classmen District Golf, Track, and Field Meet. Senior Exams-Oh, Brother! State Finals for Golf, Track and Field. Baccalaureate. Final Exams for underclassmen-Va- cation for Seniors. Commencement. School closes-Farewell! SOIDC only. I THE CYCLE D 1,45 CYCLE STAFF Carl Gilbert, Zelene Fouke, Miss Barrick, Miss Missman, Elliott Mc- Cleary, Gwen Miller, Robert Reed. Audrey Binkley, Lila Gatz, James Terry, Doris Weigle, Gerald Stuff. STUDENT COUNCIL Gene White, Ethel Shadewaldt, Stanley Knapp, Harry Allen. Robert Cunningham, Mary Seise, Mr. Pittenger, Robert Reed, Eliza- LIBRARIANS James Terry, Vernon Linker, Elliott McC1eary, Clarence Lumsden, Donald Mount, Gerald Stuff, Paul Schmidt, Grant Gilbert, Carl Shirley Galor, Darlene Bell, Mary Seise, Donald Jones, Edwin Strauss, Donald Clothier, Gwen Miller, Pauline Livingston, Donna PCH8 Standing: Seated: Standing: Seated: beth Keefer. Row 3: Gilbert, Robert Reed. Row 2: Reynolds. Seated: Miss Lawson, Zelene Fouke, Sally Seyster, Annabelle Hurless, Eleanor Haines, Lila Gatz, Ruby Jean Isley, Lola Jeanne Keckler, Doris Weigle. CBJ .- f x f'X fi Aifx LIBRARIAN S PCI-'IS I THE CYCLE I r 1945 Cycle Staff EDITORS Editor-in-chief - James Terry Business Manager - Doris Weigle Historian - Zelene Fouke Music Editor - Audrey Binkley Athletic Editors Boys - Gerald Stuff Girls - Lila Gatz Dramatics Editor - Elliott McCleary Club Editor - Carl Gilbert ASSISTANT EDITORS Assistant Editor-in-chief - Donald Mount Assistant Business Manager - Wilma Dennis Assistant Historian - Naomi Garber Assistant Music Editor - Nora Hose Assistant Athletics Editors Boys - Edwin Strauss Girls - Sally Seyster Assistant Dramatics Editor - Mary Seise Assistant Society Editor - Mary Ellen Olsen Assistant Club Editor - Paul Schmidt Assistant Snapshot Editor - Wayne Merrill Period Home Room 1 2 3 4 Noon 5 6 7 8 9 L I b ra rl ans Donald Clothier Edwin Strauss Mary Seise, M. W. F. Gerald Stuff Shirley Galor Vernon Linker M , . W. F. Donald Jones, T. Th. Lila Gatz, M. W. Carl Gilbert, T. Th. James Terry Robert Reed Doris Weigle Sally Seyster Assistants Lola Jeanne Keckler' Zelene Fouke Paul Schmidt, T. Th. Donald Mount Eleanor Haines Grant Gilbert Annabelle Hurless Clarence Lumsden Pauline Livingston Darlene Bell Elliott McCleary Ruby Jean Isley Clippings Librarian - Gwen Miller Faculty Assistant - Donna Reynolds C93 pcm C THE CYCLE I Honor Roll Year average for: FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR JUNIOR YEAR 1942 1 943 1 944 Robert Duncan 'Robert Duncan 'Robert Duncan Elliott McCleary 'Elliott McCleary Mary Seise Mary Seise Gerald Stuff Gerald Stuff 'Gerald Stuh Doris Weigle Doris Weigle Doris Weigle -'Denotes an A in every subject. ' Good Citizenship Award 1945 SENIOR YEAR fflrat semesterj 1945 ' Clarence Lumsden Paul Schmidt 'Gerald Stuff Doris Weigle Every year the Daughters of the American Revolution give one girl from each state and the 'District of Columbia a free trip to Washington, D. C. However, during the war the girls chosen are given a S100 war bond instead of sending them to the Capitol. ' ' A girl is selected from each high school in Illinois and from these the name of one girl is drawn by lot to represent the state of Illinois. ' The Dixon Chapter of the Daughters of the American 'Revolution sponsors the award in Polo Community High School. 4 - The Class of 1945 has chosen Doris Weigle as its representative. She has been chosen on the basis of the following character traits: dependability Ctruthfulness, honesty, punctualityb service fcooperation, helpfulness,responsibilityj leadership Cpersonality, self-control, initiative! patriotism Cunselfish loyality to American' idealsl The senior class nominates three girls each year, one of whom islchosen by the faculty to rep- resent this school and to compete in the drawing with the other girls chosen from schools in Illi- nois. We, the seniors of 1945, are proud to add Doris Weigle's name to the following list of girls chosen Good Citizens in former years: ' Evelyn Eckerd 1937 Velva Gatz 1941 Bettie White 1938 Carol Coffey 1942 Joan Joiner 1939 Marlys Jean Blough 1943 Betty Patterson 1940 Priscilla Coffey 1944 National Athletic Scholarship Society The National Athletic Scholarship Society was organized to encourage boys who participate in sports to keep up their scholastic record. There is no medal or award given, but eligible boys are given special recognition. In order to be elected a member of this society the boy must meet certain requirements. He must have participated in one or more major sports and have made a definite contribution to them: he must have a higher than average scholastic standing fa B average or better is accept- ablebg and he must be a good school citizen. Those who have won this award from 1925 through 1944 are: Robert Clark 1925 Richard Franks LaVerne Keeney 1925 Eldon Coffman Henry Coffman 1926 Richard Folk Howard Livingston 1926 Walter Bischoff Carl Spear 1926 George Boddiger Lester Brown 1928 John Savage Melvin Hurdle 1928 Lloyd Woodruff Fred Davis 1929 Jack Terry Lawrence Reynolds 1930 C101 1930 1932 1933 1934 1935 1938 1939 1942 P-CHS Q THE CYCLE I 1 945 Seniors Audrey Blnkley Boys slow down for a brunette, stop for a red head and back up three blocks for a blonde. Wilma Dennla Girls, listen to me. Don't take life too seriously: you probably won't get out alive anyway. Donna Dew . She is really interested in chemistry. Oh Mr. Isley, how do you work this problem? Vlvlan Doyle When her anger rises, think of the consequences. Zelene Fouke Quite a story teller with a line for everyone, Although they're not best sellers, she's loads and loads of fun. Shirley Galor Through hours, through years, through time she'll bring us hope in gloomy days, And give many happy moments to everyone about her. Naomi Garber A true friend. Although witty and mischievous, always willing another to defend. Never moody, mean, nor grievous. Llla Gatz With her pretty red hair, Lila always gives us her cheery smiles So that we may forget our troubles and care. Carl Gilbert Always standing on the third fioor waiting for someone . . . Wonder who? Nora Hose Your first impression says what need be said, For all you need to know is written on her smiling face. Darlene Houck Bashful, shy, blushing and smiling at passers-by, Laughing in class when there's work to be done, Carefree and pleasing toward everyone. Annabelle Hurlesa A lover of books, with personality bright as the skies. Also clever and cunning in her looks including big brown eyes. Vernon Llnker He is a quiet sort of guy . . . sometimes, And nobody has ever bothered to ask him why. Paullne Llvlngston This is the girl you see doing all those fancy 'steps at dances on Saturday nights. Clarence Lumsden Even the most serious of people have a foolish corner tucked away in them some place. Elllott MeCIeary It's like this . . . or is it this way? No, I'm sure it must be the other way. Wayne Merrlll 1945's pin-up kid. Wonder where he gets those sharp hair cuts. C113 pc... Q THE CYCLE 5 ,,,, Activities AUDREY D. BINKLEY: Band 2, 3, 43 Cheerleader 2, 3, 43 Girl's Chorus 1, 23 Class Play 43 CYCLE Staff 43 Footlights Club 13 G. A. A. 1, 2, 33 Majorette 23 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Octette 43 Or- c,he?1raS3i 43 Pep Band 2, 3, 43 Pep Club 1, 23 Pep Committee 33 Quartet 3, 43 Sextette 2, 33 oc o oist 4. WILMA D. DENNIS: Class Play 3, 43 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3: Glee Club 1, 2: Orchestra 1, 23 Pep Club 1, 23 Faculty Secretary 4. DONNA R. DEW: Art Club 13 Band 2, 3, 43 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 13 Hi-Tri 13 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Pep Band 3, 43 Pep Club 1, 2. VIVIAN DOYLE: Forreston High School 2, 33 G. A. A. 4. ZELENE FOUKE: Class Secretary-Treasurer 2, 43 CYCLE Staff 43 Faculty Secretary 43 Assistant Librarian 43 Mixed Chorus 33 Librarian 4. SHIRLEY ANN GALOR: Assistant Librarian 33 Librarian 43 Mixed Chorus 3, 4. NAOMI RUTH GARBER: Faculty Secretary 43 Glee Club 1, 23 Mixed Chorus 3, 43 Pep Club 1, 2. LILA V. GATZ: Cheerleader 3, 43 Class Play 43 CYCLE Staff 43 Faculty Secretary 43 G. A. A. 1, 2, 33 Librarian 43 Pep Club 1, 2. CARL GILBERT: CYCLE Staff 43 Librarian 4. NORA DARLENE HOSE: Faculty Secretary 43 Glee Club 1. DARLENE HOUCK: Dixon High School 1, 2, 3. ANNABELLE HURLESS: Milledgeville Community High School l, 23 Assistant Librarian 43 G. A. A. 3, 4. VERNON LINKER:: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Judging Team 33 Librarian 43 Pep Committee 33 Track 3, 4. PAULINE LIVINGSTON: Assistant Librarian 43 Band 43 Class Play 3: G. A. A. 1, 2, 43 Glee Club 13 Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Pep Band 43 Pep Club 1. CLARENCE EUGENE LUMSDEN: Ashton High School 13 Class Play 43 F. F. A. 4,3 Track 3. ELLIOTT McCLEARY: Assistant Librarian 43 Chorus 3, 43 Class Play 3, 43 Class Vice-President 2, 3, 43 CYCLE Staff 43 Footlights Club 13 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, President 4: F. F. A. Public Speaker 1, 2,3 Judging Team 33 Mixed Chorus 3, President 43 Music Council President 43 Pep Club 23 Pep Committee President 33 Speech Contest 3, 4. WAYNE MERRILL: Basketball 2, 33 Football 2, 33 Assistant Office Messenger 33 Track 2, 3. C123 L9owvnsL04-0' 44,19-f ,510 AMMMQJ Q1 -c ynvwmmxg dlzlm-g4 .. ,CHS C THE CYCLE Q 1945 Seniors Gwen Miller We often wonder why the numerals on her letter-sweater are '43. Could be the Navy has something to do with it . . .Could be! Donald Mount A man like Don is seldom found Cthank heaven!b A scientist of much renown, A man who with the lightest grace Wipes the pie from off his face. las in A SWIFT KICK! Mary Ellen Olsen She reminds us of the sunny skies, the soft winds of a summer night. She's sweet as the roses' perfume, She's our own classmate, Mary Ellen. Leon Quaco Literature is the fruit of thinking souls. But just ask Leon. He doesn't think so. Robert Reed Too bad the Bears don't need players this season. Rise, table, rise! Mary Lou Reynolds Mary Lou's somewhat short and a little shy, With always a smile when she passes by, For she's as sweet as the evening breeze That passes through the hemlock trees. James Riggs Mrs. Roosevelt has nothing on Jim when it comes to traveling. It there's any place to go, he won't be in school. You can bet on that. Phyllis Rothermel We know her by her jolly airg Laughing eyes and jet black hair. Paul Schmidt Life's a stage, it seems to me, Where everything's a comedy. Mary Selse So studious and slender, does her work without remark. With a kind heart and tender she's always happy as a lark. Sally Seyster There's a lot more to this little girl than meets the eye. Dorothy Stlchter She's very quiet, but you can depend on her to help any way she can. Edwln 'Strauss 'Tis great to be a senior, but a sophomore has his heart. Gerald Stuff , Jerry is an all-around boy. At studies he is Teacher's joy. A whiz at football, basketball, track. There's not a quality he does lack. James Terry If all is quiet, it won't be for long! There's never a dull moment with Jim around. Dorls Welgle Here's a girl full of fun with a personality that's great. . She knows the difference between joke and pun, but she never wants a date. C139 pens C THE CYCLE D 1945 Activities GWEN MILLER: Senn High School, Chicago 1: Band 2, 3, 4: Cheerleader 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4: Clip- pings Librarian 4: CYCLE Staff 4: G. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Glee Club President 2: Majorette 2, 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Music Council 2: Octette 4: Pep Band 3, 4: Pep Club 2: Speech Contest 4. DONALD N. MOUNT: Assistant Librarian 4: Class Play 4: Pep Club 2. MARY ELLEN OLSEN: Band 1, 2, 4: Class Play 3: Faculty Secretary 4: G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4: glee glib 1, 3: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Music Council 4: Orchestra 3, President 4: Pep Band 1, 2: EP U , , - LEON QUACO: Basketball Manager 3: Football 1, 4: Football Manager 1, 2, 3: Track 2, 3, 4. ROBERT REED: Band 1, 2: Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4: Class Play 3, 4: CYCLE STAFF 4: Foot- ball 1, 2, 3: Librarian 4: Student Council 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY LOU REYNOLDS: G. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 2: Hi-Tri 1: Mixed Chorus 3, 4. JAMES R. RIGGS: Art Club 1: Basketball 1, 2: Basketball Manager 3: Football 2: Mixed Chorus 2: Orchestra 1, 2, 3: Pep Club 1, 2: Track 2. PHYELIS ROTHERMEL: Class Play 4: G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1: Mixed Chorus 2, 3: Orches- ra , 2, 3, 4. PAUL SCHMIDT: Assistant Librarian 4: Class Play 4: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4: Track 2, 3, 4. MARY SEISE: Assistant Librarian 3: Band 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4: G. A. A. 1, 2, Treasurer 3, Vice- President 4: Glee Club 1: Librarian 4: Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4: Music Coimcil 3, 4: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4: Pep Club 2: Student Council 3, 4. SALLY SEYSTER: Wyoming High School 1: Oregon High School 2: Librarian 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4. I DOROTHY STICHTER: Hi-Tri 1: Orchestra 2, 3, 4. EDWIN STRAUSS: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4: Golf 2: Librarian 4: Oflice Messenger 3: Track 1, 2, 3, 4. GERALD STUFF: Band 3, President 4: Chorus 1, 2, Secretary 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4: Class President 2, 3, 4: CYCLE Staff 4: Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4: F. F. A. 1, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3, President 4: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, Vice-President 3, 4: Librarian 4: Music Council 3, 4: Quartet 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES WILLIAM TERRY: Basketball 1: Class Play 4: CYCLE Staff 4: Football 1, 2, 4: Gol! 1: Librarian 4: Pep Club 1, 2: Track 1, 2. DORIS WEIGLE: Band 4: Class Play 3, 4: Class Secretary - Treasurer 3: CYCLE Staff 4: Faculty Secretary 4: G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, President 4: Glee Club Librarian 1: Librarian 4: Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Vice-President 4: Music Council 1, Vice-President 4: Newspaper Staff 1: Octette' 4: Pep Band 4: Pep Club 1, 2, Vice-President 3: Pep Committee 3: Student Council 1, 2. C143 ,L....zr2n., X1 4fWHQx-9 27-7 x,..JQ,-vu.: 1 '-rf47.Z.Z.... ci-J,JL2-..-12 m 5 dnl if T1 i '3,,.gmqQ-wo.l,o' f WN 1 ,o fad' W ww WW awww fi 1 ' N- QM -9 r A . Q I . 1 PCHS c , I 1945 The Juniors The juniors are something more than just lower classmeng they are to follow in the wake of the seniors and carry on the traditions of the school. This year's junior class consists of 62 members, a good-sized class. They have spent almost three years in high school and now feel that they know what it is all about. . This class has done a good job in all athletics, their girls are active in G. A. A., they have boys who are prominent in F. F. A., and many of their members are contributing talent to the various music organizations. We seniors can't criticize this class too much because when the juniors were freshmen we weren't much ourselves. They had their troubles as do all of us. One great worry was class rings: could they get thern?: when would they come?g where would they get the money to finish paying for them? But somehow, they are wearing rings all their own now. This year's class will probably put on the traditional junior play and we are all looking forward to it. ' We '45'ers are all quite sure that we are the most successful group ever to grad- uate from P. C. I-I. S.: but, nevertheless, the juniors will undoubtedly make good sen- iors too. Tom Buck - - President Robert Moats Vice - President Elaine Gilbert Secretary - Treasurer Elizabeth Keefer - Student Council Robert Cunningham - Student Council Advisers: Mr. Isley, Mrs. Robb, Miss Lawson, Miss Truckenbrod Calendar Class Picnic - October 9 Class Play April 27 Banquet - - May 11 C153 C J 1945 Junior Class Earl Miller, Ronald Feary, Donald Clothier, Richard Donaldson, Russell Mount, Deryle Behmer, Grant Gilbert, George West, Oscar Doyle, Robert Knapp, Max Comp- Wilma White, Phyllis Rhodes, Roberta Raymond, Quintin Nevenhoven, Harold Ster- enberg, Maynard Cross, Jack Mann, Donald Jones, Robert Clayton, Darlene Bell, El Darlene Young, Annabelle Muench, Bebe White, Lavonna Stevens, Isabelle Hambley, Beatrice Rinard, Eleanor Haines, Barbara Brimblecom, Lola Jeanne Keckler, Beverly Marceline Garman, Grace Hurless, Nery Young, Evelyn Yingling, Louise Linkinhoker, Ardella Woodin, Geneva Woodin, Viola Mae Folk, Joyce Grice, Jeanette Lang, Mary Donna Jones, Wilma Ryan, Robert Moats, Elizabeth Keeler, Tom Buck, Elaine Gilbert, Robert Cunningham, Janice Behmer, Marjorie Brown. QAbsent: Robert Cavanaughb Sophomore Class Fred Beecher, Norman Messer, Arnold Scholl, George Miller, David Stenmark, Russell Reynolds, Edward Raley, Donald Volz, Gerald Bowen, William Eddy, Roger Miller. Phyllis Lenhart, Evelyn Haines, Louise Coffey, Fem Hammer, Arlene Stichter, Evelyn Dew, Bernice Deets, Dolores Wilson, Lucile Livingston, Marietta Torns. Grant Landis, Leonard Bender, Dale Blough, Eldon Ports, George Smith, Mason Scholl, Kenneth Dunn, Kenneth Bowen, Harold French, Kenneth Barkey, Donald Louise Travis, Betty Gipe, Ethel Quaco, Evelyn Smith, Darlene Rinard, Earl Bender, Bud Davis, Betty Johann, Donna Reynolds, Grace Hambley, Margaret Ann Staufler. Patricia Stuff, Donna Mae Hanna, Stanley Knapp, Helen Copenhaver, Edmund Raley, Mary Lea Donaldson, Ethel Shadewaldt, Dorothy Houck, Betty Bellows. Freshman Class Robert Byrd, Kenneth Yount, Earl Ludewig, Kenneth Obendorf, Harold Woodin, Frank Garrison, James Morden, Donald Craig, James Knudson, William Bowers, Max Norris, Rae Rothermel, Kendall Blair, Robert McPherson. Marjorie Clark, Joyce Loomis, Dorothy Feary, Roberta Meyers, Elva Rowland, Elanda Wilson, Zelma Hendrix, Nellie Person, Lois Miller, Erma Minnier, Grace Nicholson, Louise Davis, Marylou Conrad, Theresa Buckman, Audrey Strauss. Wayne Binkley, Robert Rinard, George Loescher, Marion Sterenberg, Delmar Pont- nak, Donald Stull, Donald Gaul, Carl Parker, Ronald Hendrix, Donald Taylor, Robert Knudson, Junior Burton, Charles Ohlwine, Donald Maxey, Jerry Poole. Shirley Davis, Darlene Paul, Betty Love, Marian Krull, Louise McCombs, Alvera Partington, Maxine Morgan, Norma Reitzell, Lois Grice, Lora J. Cunningham, Evelyn Ohlwine, Jean Smith, Carol Rucker, Dorothy Terry, Donna Bennett. PCH8 Top Row: ton. Row 4: Louise Witmer, Ruby Jean Isley. Row 3: Thomasson, Lila Sanford, Sally Trader. Row 2: Donolio. Front Row: Top Row: Row 3: Row 2: Bender. Row 1: Seated: Top Row: Row 3: Row 2: Row 1: Seated: Gary Johnson, Harold Wuebben, Richard Springer, Gene White, William Powell, Ber- nadyne Messer, Harry Allen, Theresa Clingenpeel, Mary Lea Mon, Alice Bellows. C167 CZ! Q Au M 4 Pcs-as f THE CYCLE D 1945 The Sophomores Well, the sophomores now have someone to look up to them. No longer are they the green freshies they used to be. Just think-they can even go up on third floor now and not have to worry how long they will stay there! Seriously, they have really proved themselves loyal students of dear old P. C. H. S. Not only are they outstanding in athletics and music but in their studies as well. Much as we hate to admit it, these whiz kids usually beat us on the Honor Roll. They did a good job of selecting class officers, too. The following were elected: Edmund Raley - - President Helen Copenhaver - - Vice-President Mary Lea Donaldson Secretary-Treasurer Ethel Shadewaldt - - Student Council Stanley Knapp - Student Council Thelr advisers are Mr. Fry, Mr. Parrett, and Mr. Breckenridge. Well, so long, kids, and lots of luck on the rest of your journey through P. C. H. S. Clase Plcnlc - - October 9 C177 r-one C THE CYCLE I us The Freshmen This year's freshman class seems to show quite a lot of promise, though most good seniors won't admit it. This year's group of newcomers, as did all of those of years before, had many troubles getting accustomed to their newly won liberty. If they managed to get the bell straight, then they couldn't find the right room and vice versa. But the impossible was done and inside of two weeks they found themselves running from class to class like upperclassmen. Then, too, we must not forget that Hrst entanglement on the senior-sacred Third Floor. Many a freshman hurriedly left that floor at the suggestion of some upper- classmen. There was also that unforgettable day when the announcements came around telling of an assembly. This had the freshmen stumped because everyone snickered when he saw a freshman, but Initiation Day passed with no one injured. This year's freshman class numbers 79, and as usual they are participating in the many school activities from football to G. A. A. This fall the freshmen sponsored a dance which was a great success. Of course, we don't feel that those freshmen will ever equal us, but they do show possibilities of coming close, and we hope they do. Freshman Oficers President ----- Bernadyne Messer Vice-President f - William Powell Secretary-Treasurer Theresa Clingenpeel Student Council - - - Gene White Harry Allen Advisers: Mr. and Mrs. Moore Calendar October 3 - Freshman initiation October 5 - Freshman picnic November 7 - Freshman party C187 L.-LS af 4' 'XA C riff 2 We fan c 5'-' ? - 1, ' 'Q wa-. 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'f' ' Ehoffzfgf' w f + 1 . , N ,CHS ,C THE CYCLE I Loyalty Song We're loyal to you, Polo High, We're golden and blue, Polo High, We'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 Che - he! Che - ha! Cha - ha - ha - ha! Che - he! Che - ha! Cha - ha - ha - ha! Polo High, Polo High, Polo High. Fling out that dear old Hag of golden and blue Lead on your sons and daughters fighting for yo Like men of old, on giants, Placing reliance, shouting defiance. Oskee - wow - wow! Amid the broad green plains that nourish our l For honest labor and for learning we stand, And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand Dear Alma Mater, Polo High! Hail, Alma Mater Hail, Alma Mater, Golden and Blue. Ever you'll find us Loyal and true. Firm and undaunted Ever we'll be. Hail, to the school we love, Here's a toast to thee. Fight Song Polo fights for victory, Polo fights for farne. Ever show your loyalty, Ever praise her name. Loyal sons of Polo High, Fight for the gold and th Keep her colors waving high, We're proud of you. Fight! Fight! Polo High! Fight! Fight! Polo High! Yea team! Say team! Fight! Polo fights for victory, Polo fights for fame. Ever show your loyalty, Ever praise her name. Loyal sons of Polo High, Fight for the gold and th Keep her colors waving high, We're proud of you. C199 ll. and e blue e blue 'PGH8 C THE CYCLE I 1 945 P. C. H. S. Yells Ki-Yi! Ki-Yi! Ky flippiti fum. Go back to the woods, sandpaper your chin, We're rough, we're woolly, We're tough as a saw, Polo High School-Rah, rah, rah! With an M, with an M, With an M-A-R, With a C, with a C, With a C-O-S. With an M-A-R, With a C-O-S. Marcos! Marcos! Marcos! Are we down hearted? Well, no! Are we gonna win? Well, yes! Who says so? We all say so! Who are we? P-O-L-O-Rah, rah, rah, rah, P-O-L-O-Rah, rah, rah, rah, P-O-L-O-Rah, rah, rah, rahg Yea, Polo, Fight 'ern! Have we got a team! Have We got a team! Yea man, say man, have we got a team! Have we got a coach! Have we got a coach! Yea man, say man, have we got a coach! Rah, Rah, sis, boom, bah! Polo High School. Rah! Rah! Rah! The vivo-the vivo-the vivo, vivo, vum. Boom, get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap Boom, get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap Cannibals, Cannibals, sis, boom, bah! Polo High School Rah, rah, rah! One bit, two bits, three bits, a dollar, A11 from Polo stand up and holler Go get 'em, Go get 'em, GO GETTEM! C1207 ,.,,,,, Q THE CYCLE 5 1,45 Football The varsity squad with four lettermen back and seven new men with little ex- perience got off to a good start by winning the first two games of the season, Stockton and Lanark, both non-conference games. The fact that other teams in the conference were heavier and had had more experience than the Marcos was the chief reason for the defeats from Oregon, Amboy, Rochelle, and Morrison. The game with Mt. Car- roll, perhaps, was the hardest fought and best played of the season as the teams were well matched. The Marcos were defeated by an intercepted pass. The last game of the season was with out old rival, Mt. Morris, which ended in a Polo victory. Schedule Polo Opponent September 22 here 12 Stockton 2 September 29 there 25 Lanark 0 October 6 here 0 Rochelle 34 October 13 there 6 Oregon 15 October 20 here 6 Amboy 14 October 27 there 12 Morrison 31 November 3 here 0 Mt. Carroll 6 November 10 there 26 Mt. Morris 0 The reserve team also played three games during the season, two one with Mt. Morris. To top the season off the G. A. A. entertained with their annual at which time the following boys received major awards: Deryle Behmer 1. e. - junior Leon Quaco l. t. I- - - senior Russell Reynolds l. t. - - sophomore Co-captain Edwin Strauss l. g. - senior Kenneth Dunn c. - - sophomore George Smith r. g. - - sophomore James Terry r. t. - - - senior Co-captain Gerald Stuff r. e. - senior Thomas Buck q. b. - - - junior Robert Moats h. b. - - - junior Gerald Bowen h. b. - sophomore Robert Knapp f. b. ---- junior with Oregon and football banquet Minor awards were presented to: Kenneth Bowen, Richard Donaldson, Stanley Knapp, Robert Knudson, George Miller, Roger Miller, Robert Powell, William Powell, Marion Sterenberg, Tom Wolfe, William Bowers. The G. A. A. also sponsored a dance after the banquet at which time Mary Seise was crowned gridiron queen for the season. Next year's team with the loss of only four lettermen will be co-captained by Tom Buck and Bob Knapp. Good luck, boys, for a better season next fall. C 21 J PCl'l8 K THE CYCLE , 1945 Football Squad Top Row: Bob Knudson, Bill Bowers, Marion Sterenberg, George Miller, Roger Miller, Bill Powell, Stanley Knapp, Dick Donaldson, Kenneth Bowen. Row 2: Gary Johnson lMgr.l, Grant Landis fMgr.D, Bob Knapp, Gerald Bowen, Bob Moats, Tom Buck, Coach Breckenridge. Row 1: Russell Reynolds, George Smith, Kenneth Dunn, Edwin Strauss 1Co- Captainj, Gerald Stuff CCo-Captainb, Leon Quaco, Deryle Behmer, Jim Terry. Cheerleaders Left: Louise Coffey, Mary Lea Donaldson, Patricia Stuff. Right: Lila Gatz, Audrey Binkley, Gwen Miller. Basketball Squad Standing Grant Landis CMgr.j, Leonard Bender, Bill Bowers, Harold Woodin, Bob Knapp, Deryle Behmer, Russell Mount, Roger Miller, Bob Cun- ningham, Jack Mann, Bob Knudson. Seated: Coach Breckenridge, Bob Moats, Edmund Raley, Edward Raley, Ed- mund Strauss, Bob Reed CCapt.D, Gerald Stuff, Tom Buck, Gerald Bowen, George Smith. C223 1 M - go, Ps 41 '1' ' 'e Qs- J m C' rw 31 137'!'a4 aol A L my Pc:-as f THE CYCLE 2 1945 Basketball On the night of December 8, the whistle blew, the centers jumped, and the Mar- cos were ofl' on a season that ended fairly successfully with 13 wins and 10 losses ending our hardwood conference standing in fourth place. The Marcos were led by Captain Bob Reed who did a swell job. The influence he had on the team was seen when he was out for two games due to injuries. Probably the best brand of ball was pl d h th M t M ' was the best game of ball handling and reboiibrledinygl oiYntheeseasd'rE?s me ornson' It The Varsity rewards were presented to the following boys: NAME Class Position Captain Bob Reed Senior Forward Edwin Strauss Senior Guard Gerald Stuff Senior Center Tom Buck Junior Forward Gerald Bowen Sophomore Guard George Smith Sophomore Guard Edmund Raley Sophomore Guard Edward Raley Sophomore Forward ' The following boys received minor awards: Deryle Behmer Bob Moats Russell Mount Robert Knapp The reserve team ended their season with 12 wins and 9 losses. The Marcos will lose three players by graduation, but these illled very readily as the reserves have very promising prospects. let's see you win the conference championship in 1946. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. 8 12 15 20 22 5 9 12 13 16 23 26 30 2 6 9 13 16 17 20 23 27 27 1 Polo 18 Polo 40 Polo 27 Polo 53 Polo 3 1 Polo 46 Polo 54 Polo 36 Polo 37 Polo 35 Polo 67 Polo 25 Polo 60 Polo 26 Polo 26 Polo 30 Polo 49 Polo 37 Polo 40 Polo 27 Polo 60 Regional Polo 40 Polo 37 Rock Falls 31 Oregon 37 Rochelle 45 Pecatonica 45 Amboy 25 Morrison 48 Forreston 39 Mt. Carroll 31 Mt. Morris 32 Lanark 30 Chadwick 31 Rochelle 32 Chadwick 23 Oregon 41 Forreston 38 Amboy 34 Lanark 37 Morrison 38 Mt. Carroll 30 Rock Falls 35 Mt. Morris 38 Tournament at Oregon. ' Forreston 30 Rochelle 49 C237 Robert Knudson vacancies will be So come on, boys, Here There Here There Here There Here Here There There Here There There Here There There Here Here There There Here PCH8 Q THE CYCLE 194s Cinder Dust Due to the war no conference track meet was held, but the Marcos had a team that had several meets during the season. P. C. H. S. won three and lost four meets competing with Forreston, Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls, Freeport, Amboy, and Peca- tonica. During the season two school records were broken: Jack Terry's 1941 discus rec- ord of 118 feet was broken by Gerald Stuff with 121 feet: Chuck Ames's 1943 high hurdle record of 17.2 seconds was lowered by Gerald Stuff to 17 seconds. Track Events Mile run: Tom Buck, Don Cross, Bob Cunningham, Kenneth Dunn, Clarence Lume- den, Paul Schmidt. 880 yarcihdashz Don Cross, Bob Cunningham, Kenneth Dunn, Paul Schmidt, George Smi . 440 yard dash: Edwin Strauss. 220 yard dash: Don May, Bob Knapp. 100 yard dash: Don May, Bob Knapp, Bob Moats, Edward Raley. Low hurdles: Edward Raley, Edmund Raley, Edwin Strauss, Gerald Stuff. High hurdles: Edward Raley, Edmund Raley, Edwin Strauss, Gerald Stuff. Relay team: Bill Kaufman, John Ames, Gerald Stuff, Don May. Flkzld Events Polo vault: John Ames, Bill Eddy, Bob Reed. High jump: Harold French, Bob Reed. Broad jump: Bill Kaufman, Paul Schmidt, Edmund Raley. Discus: Keith Coffman, Bill Kaufman, Gerald Stuff. Shot put: Keith Coffman, Bill Kaufman, Gerald Stuff. Intra-Mural Sports A never-ending rivalry exists between classes over which one has the best ath- letes and every year a basketball and track tournament helps to decide the question. Each class does its utmost to win both tournaments and last year the Class of 1945 won them to settle the question for another year. We hope that these tournaments will be continued since so much interest and sportsmanship is shown. C241 pcm C THE CYCLE I 945 G.A.A. During the year of 1944-1945, the Girls' Athletic Association was under the lead- ership of Mrs. Elizabeth Moore. The following officers were elected for the year: President ---- Doris Weigle Vice-president - - Mary Seise Secretary - - Mary Ellen Olsen Treasurer - - - Elizabeth Keefer The G. A. A. also has a council composed of the chairmen of the different sports. The following members were selected as chairmen: Basketball - - Lola Jeanne Keckler Volleyball Helen Copenhaver Baseball - Beverly Thomasson Bowling - - Louise Coffey Paddle-tennis - - Patricia Stuff Scrapbook - - - Gwen Miller The club meets twice a month alternating business meetings with play meetings. The girls started their club work this year with the Buddy Picnic on October 6, having the freshmen and new girls as their guests. The freshmen are proud that they have more members in G. A. A. than any other class. On November 17, the G. A. A. held their annual Football Banquet for the football boys. The color scheme was gold, blue, and white. At this time Coach Breckenridge awarded football letters and announced the election of Robert Knapp and Tom Buck as co-captains for next year. Mary Seise was chosen for grid-iron queen of P. C. H. S. by the football boys. She was crowned at an all-school dance in the gym after the banquet. The Christmas Tea Dance was held in the gym on December 20. All the girls ins school, faculty women, and wives of faculty mem were guests of the G. A. A. Music: for dancing was furnished by records. Tea was served by the officers of the club. Twenty-one freshmen and new girls were initiated into G. A. A. at the annual initiation service held in the gym. G. A. A. is having tournaments between classes this year. The juniors were win- ners of the volleyball tournament: the basketball tournament is yet to come. As a way of making money, the G. A. A. sold hot dogs, potato chips, and candy bars at the football games. They also sold candy bars at the basketball games. The club is planning on sponsoring an all-school dance March 9. It will be a Sadie Hawkins Dance. The girls in the G. A. A. are united in a happy body under this pledge: 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 strong: by making good sportsmanship a constant factor in my conduct. C259 PGH 8 1'op Row: Row 4: Row 3: Row 2: Row 1: Seated: Top Row: Row 2: Row 1: Seated: C THE CYCLE I 1945 G. A. A. Louise Davis, Ethel Shadewaldt, Louise Linkinhoker, Joyce Grice, Elaine Gilbert, Geneva Woodin, Phyllis Rothermel, Viola Mae Folk, Donna Dew, Evelyn Dew, Gwen Miller, Lucile Livingston. Lola Jeanne Keckler, Annabelle Muench, Nellie Jane Person, Ber- nadyne Messer, Pauline Livingston, Nery Young, Darlene Bell, Zel- ma Hendrix, Donna Reynolds, Ethel Quaco, Louise Coffey. Betty Johann, Marietta Toms, Phyllis Rhodes, Lila Sanford, Elva Rowland, Grace Hurless, Betty Gipe, Annabelle Hurless, Wilma White, Beverly Thomasson, Dolores Wilson, Evelyn Smith. Helen Copenhaver, Phyllis Lenhart, Vivian Doyle, Lois Miller, Lou- lse Travis, Betty Love, Jean Smith, Marjorie Clark, Marceline Gar- man, Lois Grice, Donna Bennett. Marjorie Brown, Mary Lou Reynolds, Louise McCombs, Ruby Jean Isley, Audrey Strauss, Sally Trader, Dorothy Houck, Betty Bellows, Mary Lea Donaldson, Jeanette Lang, Gene White, Theresa Clingen- peel, Janice Behmer, Patricia Stuff. nllgary Ellen Olsen, Mary Seise, Doris Weigle, Elizabeth Keeler, Mrs. oore. F. F. A. Ronald Feary, Clarence Liunsden, William Powell, Vernon Linker, George West, Donald Craig, James Morden, Kenneth Dunn. Earl Bender, Charles Ohlwine, Eldon Ports, James Knudson, Harold Sterenberg, Donald Jones, Kenneth Obendorf, Earl Ludewig. Harold Wuebben, Ronald Hendrix, Marion Sterenberg, Dale Blough, Donald Gaul, Earl Parker, Gary Johnson. Deryle Behmer, Elliott McCleary, Gerald Stuff, Paul Schmidt, Robert Cunningham, Mr. Fry. fabsent: Robert Cavanaughj C 26 J 32 Q ., CH. QQ fir C! Q ' 7 ,fr I 4 5 PGH8 ' C D 1945 The Polo Chapter is part of a national organization of boys enrolled in vocational agriculture which is active in every state in the Union, in Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Polo Chapter's officers are: F.F.A. President - - - Gerald Stuff Vice-president - Elliott McCleary Secretary - - Paul Schmidt Treasurer - Robert Cunningham Reporter - Deryle Behmer Adviser - - Mr. Fry There are 33 members in the Polo Chapter meeting every other Thursday during the fifth period. t Activities are divided into eight groups with a committee responsible for each type of activity. The committees and their chairmen are: ' Community Service - Elliott McC1eary Leadership - - - Dale Blough Recreation - - Kenneth Dunn Publicity - f - Deryle Behmer Supervised Practice - Vernon Linker Cooperative Activities - Paul Schmidt Earnings and Savings - Robert Cunningham Scholarship - - - Eldon Ports During the past year the Polo Chapter was honored by having two former mem- bers, Glyndon Stu!! and Lyle Deuth, receive the American Farmer degree. This is the highest degree a F. F. A. member can attain. The degrees were awarded at the Na- tional Convention in Kansas City last October. Glyndon Stuff is also president of the Illinois Association. Burns Newcomer won second place in the state public speaking contest last spring. Dale Blough will represent the chapter in public speaking this year. The motto of the Future Farmers of America is: Learning to dog Doing to learng Earning to live: Living to serve. C279 Pc:-is CTHE CYCLE, ' 1945 Social Events - Junior-Senior Banquet May 12, 1944, was the night the juniors and seniors of P. C. H. S. donned their best beards and sharpened their trusty swords to prepare for a visit to the Bucket of Blood Inn on Marco Reef. The pirates captured a mighty fine loot in the way of Swiss steak and very fine trimmings. Jerry CB1ackbeardJ Stuff, president of the junior class, was toastmaster of the evening. Keith CBlack Dogj Coffman gave the senior response. Prof. Isley did his usual excellent job with the invocation. Mr. G. C: Terry and Mr. Clyde Fry both gave the seniors a bit of good advice to follow in the trying years ahead of them. Thanks! We probably will all be able to use it. After all the mates had eaten heartily, Jim CBarnacleJ Buck touched the needle to some of those smooth records of his, and everyone ended the evening dancing with his favorite captive. Senior Ball We all look forward to spring for two reasons: one, because it isn't much longer until summer vacation: and two, Senior Ball time rolls around once more. This is one evening when the seniors really have a chance to shine. The members of last year's senior class all got their heads together and came up with the clever idea that they would take us to Holland. So, on the evening of May 6, 1944, we entered a beautiful little village somewhere in Holland. Tulips blossomed all around the stage where an orchestra from Dixon was per- forming and punch was served at the quaint Windmill Inn. Keith Coffman, presi- dent of the senior class, went out of his way to see that everyone had a good time. At midnight we all went home and tucked our formals away in their little bags until another year when we could again wear them to the biggest dance of the year- the Senior Ball of 1945. 1 Senior Day March 7, 1945, saw the senior 'class in charge of P. C. H. S. once more-all the way from the Board of Education on down the line. This is the fourth year the seniors have taken over the management of the school. Each class nominated candidates for the school board and the whole school elected the members. The Board in turn assigned positions that each senior was to hold dur- ing the day. Gerald Stuff was chosen to be Superintendent, Gwen Miller, Principalg and Doris Weigle, Office Secretary. ' The seniors pulled just about every trick in the books that day: fire drill, pink slips, ninth hours, and they even switched the lunch line around-teachers first. We understand that some of the regular teachers had difficulty getting in and out of classes without excuses. All in all, it was really a lot of fun and we hope the rest of the senior classes fol- lowing us will have as good a time and learn as much as we did on Senior Day. C233 pcHS c , 1945 GOOD NIGHT LADIES ' Junior Class Play, April 28. 1944 The Raleighs have inherited an old house near Grayson College. It is mortgaged and they are on the point of losing it. They decide to turn it into a dormitory and have their two old-maid aunts be matrons. At the last minute, the aunts wire to tell them their arrival will be delayed a few days. The students begin arriving making it necessary for Helen and Jane to get Sam and Jug to act as the aunts. After much persuasion, they consent. The scenes which follow are hilarious with Sam and Jug trying to remain in character. Pro- fessor Dexter, an old flame of Aunt Flora's, suspects the aunts and finally finds out who they really are. The Professor takes matters into his own hands and is elected head of the college. Finally the girls are allowed to keep the dormitory. Cast of Characters Helen Raleigh, a senior at Grayson - Jane Raleigh, her sister, seventeen - - - Gwen Miller - - Wilma Dennis Sam Raleigh, their brother, enrolled at State - - Jug Brown, Jane's carefree boy friend - - Professor Dexter, a professor at Grayson College Dean Eggleby, Dean of Women at Grayson - Angela Rimini, a sweet and lovely freshman - Larry Dobson, a very busy Grayson student - Judy West, a friendly, attractive freshman - George West, her brother, attractive but bashful Betty Landon, a sophomore at Grayson - - - Director - June Robb A SWIFT KICK Elliott McCleary - Robert Reed - Gerald Stuif Pauline Livingston Mary Ellen Olsen - Wayne Raley - Doris Weigle - Russell White Gertrude Krull Senior Class Play. December l. 1944 The unkempt, timid editor of the Centerville high school daily finds himself in what is tech- nically referred to as a mess. His mother has left town and in her absence he has bought a car and a diamond ring on credit and can't pay for them. Worst of all, he has lost his girl, Minna, to a certain Wilberforce Worthington, president of the Student Council. Windy Allison, close friend of Editor Eros Sprockett, resolves to make him the instigator and hero of a drive to throw the crooked Mugger political machine out the city hall window. This, he feels, would be bound to make Eros popular with Minna. He also plans to stir up a love interest between Sprockett and Annabelle Lee, a newly-arrived visitor, thereby making Minna jealous. As the play progresses, more trouble develops: the boys crash into a butcher shop window, they receive a threat to bomb the Sprockett hom e, and Minna's attitude grows steadily worse. An editorial by Eros finally infiames the town, mobs go after Jake Muggers and his subordinates, but Jake is snared by Sprockett. Everything turns out well. Minna returns, a new car comes from Mrs. Sprockett, and honors come from the governor. As the curtain closes, everyone is happy ex- cept Jake and Wilberforce. Jake has been taken away by the deputy sheriff and Eros and his friends are last seen giving Wilberforce his due. The characters in order of their appearance were: Minna Mullner Eros Sprockett Pearly - - Aunt Susan - Windy Allison Jake Muggers Sissy Sassbrook - Mary Seise Elliott McCleary - Doris Weigle Phyllis Rothermel - James Terry - Donald Mount Wilma Dennis C293 Pee Wee Peterson - Gerald Stuff Midge Squalley - Audrey Binkley Wilberforce Worthington - Robert Reed Prof. Donaldson - Clarence Lumsden Annabelle Lee - - Gwen Miller Deputy Sheriff - - Paul Schmidt Gretchen Schnozzledorf - Lila Gatz PCH8 c J 1945 Music Council Audrey Binkley Donald Clothier Louise Coffey Helen Copenhaver Mary Lea Donaldson Viola Mae Folk Zelene Fouke Eleanor Haines Lola Jeanne Keckler Jeanette Lang Phyllis Lenhart Elliott McCleary Robert McPherson Mary Ellen Olsen Edmund Raley Arnold Scholl Mary Seise Gerald Stuff Patricia Stuff Doris Weigle President - - Elliott McCleary Vice-president - - Doris Weigle Secretary-treasurer - Patricia Stuff It was undecided when the CYCLE went to press just what what the Music De- partment should play in contests this year. Probably not much, since there were so many other things to take up the time. Concerts The annual Fall Concert was presented on November 9. This year we used both the band and orchestra in addition to the vocal groups. The concert was very suc- cessful. Soloists for the evening were Audrey Binkley and Marjorie Fry. The Boys Quartet made quite a hit, The Band really hit its stride as it ended the concert with Sousa's stirring Thunderer March. The Mixed Chorus presented the Christmas program both December 10 and 14. An old-fashioned blizzard kept most of the chorus and audience away on Sunday, De- cember 103 so it was repeated on the 14th. The Mixed Chorus sat in a double semi- circle on the stage and sang in that fashion by candlelight. Elliott McCleary was the narrator. The music was interspersed with Scripture and poetry. The band played at all the home basketball games. This year a new plan was devised whereupon two bands were used alternately. However, twice they combined forces and put on a stunt at the half. Will we ever forget Tiger Rag? Two Spring Concerts were given: the first on Friday, March 23, involving the Mixed Chorus and Orchestra with small vocal groups. Patricia Stuff, Elaine Gilbert, and Audrey Binkley played solos at this concert. The Mixed Chorus sang two very effective sacred numbers at the Good Friday Union Service at the Methodist Church. They were Into the Woods My Master Went and Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? The former was sung a capella. The second Spring Concert was presented by the Band on April 13. They played a Latin-American Overture, Argentina, and several other entertaining numbers. The Brass Sextet, Clarinet Quartet, Trumpet Quartet, and Mixed Quartet presented numbers. Mason Scholl played a beautiful trumpet selection, Willow Echoes. The Orchestra played for the plays. All in all, the Music Groups had quite a happy time, this year. As the CYCLE goes to press, there is even a dance orchestra in the making. C307 pens C THE CYCLE 7 mu Band Janice Behmer-bass drum Audrey Binkley-tympani and snare drum Dale Blough-lst trumpet Theresa Clingenpeel-cello Helen Copenhaver-E flat alto saxophone Louise Coffey-baritone horn Donald Clothier-1st trombone Bud Davis-E flat alto saxophone Louise Davis-B flat tenor saxophone Donna Dew--2nd trumpet Evelyn Dew-3rd clarinet Harold French-2nd trumpet Viola Mae Folk-lst clarinet Marceline Garman-E flat alto saxophone Elaine Gilbert-glockenspiel Ruby Jean Isley-French horn Elizabeth Keefer-3rd clarinet Lola Jeanne Keckler-lst clarinet fConcertmasterJ Grant Landis-E flat alto saxophone Jeanette Lang-1st trombone Phyllis Lenhart-snare drum Louise Linkinhoker-lst trumpet Pauline Livingston-sousaphone Jack Mann-2nd trumpet Don Maxey-snare drum Bob McPherson-2nd clarinet Phyllis French-3rd clarinet Marjorie Fry-flute Bill Eddy-3rd trumpet Qabsent from picturej Jerry Poole-3rd trumpet Bernadyne Messer-2nd trombone Norman Messer-E flat alto saxophone George Miller-2nd clarinet Gwen Miller-2nd clarinet Annabelle Muench-2nd clarinet Mary Ellen Olsen-oboe Shirley Rademaker-E flat alto saxophone Edward Raley-B flat tenor saxophone Edmund Raley-E flat alto saxophone Rae Rothermel-3rd trumpet Wilma Ryan-lst clarinet Arnold Scholl-sousaphone Mason Scholl-solo trumpet Mary Seise-bass viol Ethel Shadewaldt-snare drum Evelyn Smith-cymbals Arlene Stichter-2nd clarinet Gerald Stuff-baritone horn Patricia Stuff-cello Sally Trader-E flat alto saxophone Louise Travis-French horn George West-B flat tenor saxophone Dolores Wilson--E nat alto saxophone Ardella Woodin-3rd clarinet Harold Woodin-3rd trumpet Darlene Paul-baritone horn Fred Beecher-2nd trombone Doris Weigle-3rd trombone Oficers President ---- Gerald Stuff Vice-president - Donald Clothier Secretary-treasurer - Helen Copenhaver Librarians - - Audrey Binkley Viola Mae Folk Jeanette Lang C319 www CTHE CYCLE? on Orchestra Janice Behmer Audrey Binkley Dale Blough Donald Clothier Theresa Clingenpeel - Louise Coffey Bernice Deets Harold French Viola Mae Folk Marceline Garman Elaine Gilbert Ruby Jean Isley Lola Jeanne Keckler Jeanette Lang Phytllis Lenhart Louise Linkinhoker Pauline Livingston Bernadyne Messer George Miller Mary Ellen Olsen Phyllis Rothermel Wilma Ryan - Lila Sanford Arnold Scholl Mason Scholl Mary Seise - Ethel Shadewaldt Dorothy Stichter Patricia Stuff Louise Travis George West E1 Louise Witmer - Evelyn Smith Barbara Miller Margaret Wilson President - - Vice-president - Secretary-treasurer Librarians - - Oficers 1327 - bass drum - tympani - trumpet trombone - cello viola violin trumpet - clarinet saxophone - xylophone French horn - clarinet trombone - piano trumpet - violin trombone clarinet viola violin clarinet violin - tuba trumpet bass viol - snare drum saxophone - - cello - French horn tenor saxophone - - violin cymbals - violin violin - Mary Ellen Olsen - - Patricia Stuff Lola Jeanne Keckler - Phyllis Lenhart Louise Linkinhoker ., v1 Wfiis' Jie? - 4,.l . -fy 4.1.-ew 1 5 Z w f' 4,.?4 Q . 3i 'i i f r 1 1 N r 1 1 w r N w ' .JA ,.-up r - 2, 5 'pu '1 N ,. .-., ,,,,.. hiv . -.fu ,fizifg 'L :vp . 'f ' . ,tv 'Zwgfl , r 1 xi Y 2 , . if 'Vi-1. M1 Vw-5 ' f . 1 Aww- -Mi? 13 l .2 , ms.-S . 3 ., fginyi , 'if I pens C THE CYCLE D 1945 Trumpet Quartet This group has performed often and well since it has been a conscientious, hard- working group. Mason Scholl, Dale Blough, Louise Linkinhoker, and Harold French made up this quartet which played at the Fall Concert, the Senior Play, and on several other occasions. Brass Sextet This ensemble is the first six people at the left in the pictureg the Trumpet Quar- tet is the four people to the right. Mason Scholl and Dale Blough were in both groupsg consequently they were pretty busy boys. The Brass Sextette is working hard for the Spring Band concert. Personnel lst Trumpet - - Mason Scholl 2nd Trumpet - Dale Blough Fren-ch Horn - Louise Davis Baritone Horn Louise Coffey Trombone - - - Donald Clothier B. Flat Sousaphone - Arnold Scholl P. C. H. S. has also a mixed quartet, but they had no picture. Audrey Binkley, sopranog Viola Mae Folk, altog Bud Davis, tenorg Gerald Stuff, bass, comprised the mixed quartet which was accompanied by Elaine Gilbert. Boys' Quartet The Boys' Quartet has been most active of all ensembles this year and proved to be quite popular. The boys specialized in Negro spiritualsg however, they tried sev- eral more difficult compositions with marked success. The quartet consisted of a senior, a junior, a sophomore, and a freshman which was pure coincidence in forming the group. Gerald Stuff, Deryle Behmer, Bud Davis, Bob McPherson were the singers and Elaine Gilbert accompanied them. Wednesday was practice day and the favorite number was Winter Song. The quartet loses Gerald this year. Girls, Octette This was a potentially good ensemble group, but one which couldn't seem to get together for practice. They sang at the Fall Concert and are planning to sing two numbers at the Spring Concert. This group loses Audrey Binkley, Gwen Miller, and Doris Weigle, seniors. The octette consists of Audrey Binkley, Helen Copenhaver, Elaine Gilbert, Lola Jeanne Keckler, Louise Coffey, Gwen Miller, Viola Mae Folk, Doris Weigle. Phyllis Lenhart is accompanist. C337 PCH8 I C THE CYCLE I 1945 Boys' Quartet Deryle Behmer, Bud Davis, Elaine Gilbert Caccompanistj, Robert McPherson, Top Row: Row 4: Row 3: Row 2: Row 1: Gerald Stuff. Mixed Chorus Eleanor Haines, Joyce Grice, Geneva Woodin, William Powell, Deryle Behmer, Gerald Stuff, Arnold Scholl, Elliott McCleary, Viola Mae Folk, Louise Linkinhoker, Mary Seise. El Louise Wltmer, Donna Dew, Darlene Bell, Donald Clothier, George Miller, Edmund Raley, Harold French, Gwen Miller, Mary Ellen Olsen, Lola Jeanne Keckler. Lila Sanford, Barbara Brimblecom, Naomi Garber, Annabelle Muench, Robert McPherson, Mason Scholl, Harold Sterenberg, Lou- ise Cofley, Shirley Galor, Phyllis Rhodes, Beatrice Rinard. Sally Seyster, Helen Copenhaver, Mary Lou Reynolds, Audrey Bink- ley, Dolores Wilson, Grant Landis, Bud Davis, Darlene Young, Pa- tricia Stufl, Zelene Fouke, Ruby Jean Isley. Marjorie Brown, Elizabeth Keefer, Jeanette Lang, Marceline Gar- man, Harry Allen, Mr. Parrett, Donald Maxey, Janice Behmer, Wil- ma Ryan, Doris Weigle, Elaine Gilbert. Girls, Octette Phyllis Lenhart laccompanistb, Helen Copenhaver, Audrey Binkley, Lola Jeanne Keckler, Elaine Gilbert, Viola Mae Folk, Gwen Miller, Louise Coffey, Doris Weigle. C34-D I 0 U ff? 1 A+ :fffwg f:mF9 ' 1 f 3 Q P- ' :1g'f579'1'-:'3f fr 'B' .Sw i s f n. Y -'V ' 1 1 1 , w x ,L H, ,.,- .. 'zxwgzklayf wg: M, -2, Q. .... :,MH.,i5fL, A 9 .1 m15,,Lf53,,..1.ng-,,. 9257. :M 1.53m-pg va 2- QE Q . , -f'rgwb..5y-z--,-, 7.1 '1,,..25:4! ,. ,in A - -w',f:,f7'lhQ'1,2gl2:Lk4Q,24g1 . ,i,fQ1'f,..Tff'f If ' , syn, A .caY,.J,7.7:: ex3,.f'.,f , . T,f6'q.1afW WifU3 .L 1f1,:QfA1 ' K - -vu M. ,. A A U . mg. W 1 . , K' ' 1 4 1' , , K ' 4 P 1 ' 1 . , - ' 4 239.2135 3'-yjgg fwf4e1f1' frm, ' .1 '43 ..-'riff ,Q V A f ' 'gil' w ,i . 1 f Q L Q A ., J. PCHS Q THE CYCLE I 1 945 Music Awards 1945 Vocal Department Major Awards Minor Awards Audrey Binkley Elaine Gilbert . Gerald Stu!! Lila Sanford Mary Seise Doris Weigle Instrumental Department Major Awards Donald Clothier Lola Jeanne Keckler Viola Mae Folk Mary Seise Mlnor Awards Dale Blough Harold French Marceline Garman Ruby Jean Isley Jeanette Lang Phyllis Lenhart Pauline Livingston Mary Ellen Olsen Ethel Shadewaldt Patricia Stuff Louise Travis Ardella Woodin Audrey Binkley and Wilma Ryan received both major and minor awards. C355 pens C THE CYCLE J 1945 Clarinet Quartet Lola Jeanne Keckler, Viola Mae Folk, Wilma Ryan, George Miller Girls' Glee Club Top Row: Louise Davis, Fern Hammer, Arlene Stichter, Bernice Deets, Evelyn Haines, Dorothy Feary, Nellie Jane Person, Ethel Shadewaldt, Ber- nadyne Messer, Louise Coffey. Row 3: Darlene Rinard, Betty Johann, Lucile Livingston, Donna Reynolds, Erma Jean Minnier, Audrey Strauss, Mary Lea Donaldson, Marjorie Clark, Marietta Toms, Zelma Hendrix. Row 2: Darlene Paul, Evelyn Ohlwine, Betty Gipe, Margaret Ann Stauffer, Ethel Quaco, Lora Jean Cunningham, Shirley Davis, Evelyn Smith, Alvera Partington, Patricia Stuff. Row 1: Mr. Parrett, Louise Travis, Louise McCombs, Lois Grice, Marian Krull, Donna Bennett, Donna Hanna, Carol Rucker, Theresa Cling- enpeel, Mary Lea Mon, Phyllis Lenhart Caccompanistj. Brass Sextet and Trumpet Quartet Arnold Scholl, Donald Clothier, Louise Coffey, Louise Travis, Mason Scholl, Dale Blough. Louise Linkinhoker, Harold French. C363 90065600 n ,:, S, Q13 'WO ODOOOQQ H ' g Y iii-I if pc H S C , 1945 Conclusion We of the Class of '45 are entering a new era. Some of us will serve in the armed forces of the United Statesg others will work in our factories or on our farms. Some of our class will enlist in the nurses' training program or the W. A. C.'sg others will remain at home to do the jobs that must be done. In the many years to come, when you turn the pages of this CYCLE may it recall to your memory many happy days spent in the halls of P. C. H. S. C379 . -.5