Rantoul Township High School - Eaglet Yearbook (Rantoul, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1949 volume:

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XL 1 Wm e 'A Q ,. ..,c...,... , R E Rvadiny, lcff fo right-XV. Carl Allen, Presidentg Earl Stephens. Paul Evans, H. G. Pendergrast, Secretary John lililer, NV. T. Exton, James Herbert, Lynn H. Gibbs. Principal. RANTOUL TOWNSHIP HIGH 'SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION lt is our opinion that the Rantoul Township Iligh School is fortunate in having 21 most capable and progressive Board of lfducation. The Board has shown that they are delinitely interested in giving the students the best high school education that it is possible to give and to do so as economically as practical. 'lihe Board members give their time willingly in serving the com- munity to the best of their ability. .XII members are highly respected men engaged in farming, business or professional occupations. The Bozlrd agrees that its membership should represent all parts of the district and has always made an attempt to secure members with this policy in mind. The 1949 Eagle! 5 LYNN HI GIBBS Principal Bradley University, Bachelor of Science, University of Iowa, Master of Arts. CLAIR Z. BURLEW SCIINICL' VVestern Illinois State Teachers College, Bachelor of Educa- tion, University of Illinois, Master of Arts. HOWARD M. FRANKLIN Science University of Illinois, Bache- lor of Arts and Sciences. MARY GREENWOOD fnurmzlism, Chorus, Girls' IKE., Dramatics Murray State Teachers College, Bachelor of Music Education. RONALD VV. MEEKER Jllusic University of Illinois, Bachelor of Science i11 Music Edueationg University of Iowa, Master of Arts in Education. FACULTY ELIZABETH CLARK Iiorriyu Language Knox College, Galesburg, llli- nois, Middlebury French School, Middlebury, Vermont, University of Illinois, Bachelor of Arts. NAN C. FULLER English Northwestern U n i v e r s i t y, Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois, Master of Arts fEng- lishj . MARSHALL R. MALSBURY zlyriczrlfzm' College of Agriculture. Univer- sity of Illinois, Bachelor of Sci- ence. Vffgfistg. ff f7j i KATHERINE J. MURRAY English University of Illinois, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science. EDITH M. MCCLUNG Librarian Indiana University. Blooming- ton, Indiana, Bachelor of Arts. NVILLIAM H. OLIVER 5061.111 b1'1'c'H1'i' Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. Stillwater, Oklahoma. Bachelor of Sci- euceg Master of Arts. CARLOS VAN AURON rI1tIfllt'lIlGflf'S, Hn.rl.'vtImlI Conch. Carthage College, Carthage, Il- linois, Bachelor of Arts. R. J. NVALSTON illaflivmnfics, 1 ri'.vl111nn1- Sophunmrc Courlz Diploma I.S.N.U.g University of Illinois, Bachelor of Scienceg University of Illinois, Master of Science. JAMES H. WYICTII Comuzcrcc Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, Bachelor of Education. L1. at I1 NIELSON Induslrial .'lrl.r University of Illinois, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts in Education. LAURA RYBURN llrmu' ITCOJIIHIIIFS Illinois XVesleyan, Bachelor of Science. WILLIAM A. XNALSI-I l7il'r'c'Inr of .'ll1lli'Iit'.v I7iri'rlm' of .'lIlileIi4'r, Foot- ball and Trad: Cmlrli, Boys' I' If St. Viator College. Bourhonnais, Illinois, Bachelor of Ijhilosopliyg University of Illinois, Master of Arts. MARION L. VVILEY Cnnzmvrcc Southern Illinois State Teach- ers College, Bachelor of Edu- cation. RITA KLEI N Secretary H F 1 GPH Mvwmm ,X X gtk' imp ,. N im , A gaii' f-W ,. ,ri-x T' wx 5 -a-...i i .K ,325 E W1 -w' .fi -in i x w'j'f5 ' -- Q ,iff 3 Z k H A , QV L Xi ,. X sum.. - mmm. ...,m,. fi' w gg' N fx MV X! MB if s ,E gg1 l o R s xfx1,, 1 ,L f ,ALVIN ADEN A 1 I u The dearest friend is the f kindest lnan. 1. Football 2, 3, 4. Pep Club 4. ARLENIZ BERGMAN Health and fair time of day, Joy and good wishes. Girl's Chorus 3, 4. GAA 3. FHA 1. ANITA ANDERSON She is like the sweet rose of morning. Girl's Chorus 1, Z, 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 4. GAA'1, 2, 3. 4. . Engle! 3. FHA 4. JM ,wg ....C..y,ll1 He shall change all griefs and quarrels into love. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3. Track 1, Z. Student Council 2, 3. Class Officer 1, 4. Boy's Chorus 4. ALICE ARM ST RONG Sweetness is the beauty of life. Girl's Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. FHA 1, 2. Journalism Paper Staff 3. Spotlight 4. NANCY BRANSON Happily a NVOIUHIIYS voice may do some good. Library Staff 1. FHA 1, 2, 3. Girl's Chorus 4. SENIORS ROBERT BROWN Praise him. he did us great good. Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, junior Play. lfaylvf 3. 4. Spa! iglzf 4. I BERNICE I5 USBOOM . i .ughter of the gods divinely W tall and most divinely fair. 1 , and 1, Z, 3, 4. Girl's Chorus 1, Z. 3, 4. GAA 1, 3, 4. KHA 1.2.3,-1. Junior Play. liaglvl 3. Operetta 2. DONALD BU RNETT I have been politic with my friend smooth with nnne enemy. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, Z, 3. Track 1. 2, 3, 4. junior Play. Class Officer 4. Pep Club 4. JANET CHAPPELLE Her laugh made happiness fill the air. Transfer from Paxton High School Girl's Chorus 4. Mixed Chorus 4. GAA 4. lirlylvf 4. Band 4. GEORGE BURNISON Loyal is his friendship. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 1, Z, 3. Student Council 2. Class Officer 2, 4. FERN CHEEK The sweetness of a rose. FHA 1, 2, 3. GAA 2, 3. Pep Club 3. Library Staff 2. SENIORS HERMAN DIERS Be bright and jovial among your guests. Transfer from Vlfaterloo, Iowa. 151111117 4. Band 4. Pep Club 4. l3oy's Chorus 4. Mixed Chorus 4. Track 4. LESLIE ICTHERIDGE He will not pass his word for two- penee that you are no fool. Football 2, 3. 4. Basketball 2. 3, 4. Track 1, 2, 3. Sfmfliglzt 4. Eagle! 4. ELEANOR DONVNING The budding rose above the rose full blown. Ciirl's Chorus l, 2, 3, 4. GAA 1, 2, 3. .Sfvnfligllf 4. Dramaties Club 3. Ifuglvl Staff 4. Class Officer 2. Pep Club 3. SYLVESTER FIEDLER Brightness attracts the eye. lflfA1,Z, 3, 4 U A Rl-liNE DUITSMAN Nlherefore let the young men ilnd favour in thine eyes. C'iirl's Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. GAA 2, 3, 4. 151111114 3. Junior Play. Operetta Z. journalism Paper 3. BARBARA FOLKES The- purest treasure mortal .times afford is a spotless reputation. Transfer from Lelioy High School. FHA 4. SENIORS RUTH FOX l will sit as quiet as a lamb. Hand l. 2, 3, 4. GNN 1 l' HA 1. 2. iiirl's Chorus 1. .Z. MARCELLA GRUSSING She is great with all her wit. pains and strung endeavours. Cl.-XA 1, 2, 3. FHA 1, 3, 4. Ciirl's Chorus l. PHIL GA'l'liS Another lad whose smile and jest disclose a nature of the best. Football 2, 3, 4. liasketball 3. Track 1, 2, 3, 4. junior Play. Pep Club 4. JOHN HICRPQIERT lle is very swift and senteutious. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. liaslcethall 1, Z, 3, 4. Track l. 2, 3. Mixed Chorus 3, 4. ' Class omm 1, 3, 4. IN l3uy's Chorus 3, 4. ,ill Student Couueil 1, 4. MARY LOUISE GLYNN A gift that Cod gave. 1- v '- , Curl s Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4. GAA l, 2. 3, 4. Sfuzlligflif 4. lfuylvf 4. l'ep Club 3. junior Play. Dranlaties Club 1, 2. ROBERT HEXYERDINE As I have ever found thee honest-true. FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. 'N-ws ,,, SENIORS VVILLIAM HENNERDINE More like one asleep than cleacl. TED JOHNSON Sec, sou, what great things you arc. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 3, 4. Track 3. l5ov's Chorus 1, 4. Juiiior Play. MARY JANE ,HJNCKLE Hitch your wagon to a star. Ciirl's Chorus 1. FHA 4. JACK JONES The whole employ of body aurl mind. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2. Track 1, Z. 3. 4. Boyls Chorus 4. Pep Club 4. JUANITA HOOPER That placid aspect and meek regard. Library Stait 2, 3, 4. liuglrf 3, 4. .Sfmflighf 3, 4. Girl's Chorusl, 2, 3, 4. FHA 2, 3, 4. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. Dramatics Club 1, 2. Operetta 2. JOHN KALER l.ct's talk of graves, of worms and epitaphs. ' , 1 Football 1, Z. ,ij xpflflfgflf 4. My X W N ,max SENIORS MARGARET ANNE KALER l.ovely to look nt, delightful to know. Ciirl's Chorus 1, Z, 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Girl's Ensemhle 3, 4. Band 1, Z, 3, 4. Operetta Z. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. liuglvr 1, 2, 3, 4. Cheerleader 1. junior Play. Homecoming Queen 4. Pep Club 3. Dramaties Club 1, Z. HENRY LARRANCE A gentleman of blood and quality Basketball 2, 3, 4. Track 3. FFA 1, 2, 3. JOE KARR His eyes are brighter than they used to he. BARBARA LEONARD Toil hard and peace shall he yours Girl's Chorus 1, Z, 3, 4. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. Band 2, 3, 4. .Sfvotliylzl 3. lfnylvf 3, 4. FHA Z. Junior lllzly. Dramaties Vlub 1. 2. BETTY NEAL Her faee rose-red with the glow- ing coal and the thought of the heart's desire FHA 2, 3, 4. GAA 2, 3, 4. ROY LENVlS l wish above all things that thou mayest prosper SENIORS DORIS 1.1 NDSEY She, who ezui bring' love into life, is lovecl. lirzuisfei' from XYill Rogers High, Tulsa, Oklahoma. MARY VILGRIM XYe:1ri11g all that weight of lezirii- ing lightly, like ll flower GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. liirl's Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. ,luiiior lllay. Student fouueil 1, 3, 4. DAR Awarcl Xxillllltl' 4. Pep Club 4. W 51401048 W AMX j i f RICHARD MeCEli l.zmgh with he that laughs. Football 1, Z, 3, 4. llusketball 1, 2, 3, 4. 'lirzielc 1, l, 3, 4. lgilllll l, 2. 1411338 flllUI'US 3, -l. ALV1N R IEED 'lin have been eoiistruetecl of mzirble. MARIBIETH O'IJONNlil.l. She need not be zxsliumeml of her wit. .., . inrl s Lhorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Mixecl Chorus 1, Z, 3, 4. 15211141 Z. 3, 4. Ciirl's linsemble 3, 4. FHA Z, 3, 4. GAA 1, Z, 3, 4. junior Play. liugflvt 3. 4. Sfwlligflil 2, 3, 4. Dramzities Club 1, Z. Pep Club 3. 1.ibi'11ry Staff 1. Operettu Z. MARVIN ROELFS Thy fJfl'L'2ll.llCSS will overwhelm them 1'1'A 1, Z, 3, 4. Class Uftieer 3. SENIO L'I..'XR.-X ANN IQUICS' Of gl-lilly' soul. tu lmmzui rucu ll trlciul. N l3li'l l'Y SCl'll.UlfTl2R 'twzu tliim- uu N Xl ixcml filNlI'llS -1. wrcttzi 2. KI.AXliIxli,l: MUN 111 hczirt guml tu lu-zur mc. lfuullyzlll 2. -l. You lminur mc xx' in-ii l 1 sl llzlelcctlmll -l. 'X,,r .Uff 5 ilggiijl A M ,, l lf tlicy will light us lmiml ilicm comic mlmvn. Q lass Ulticcr 2, -4. Sllliltilt Licmiicil 4. .Sifmllfglflf -l. Rl I,-X 5HlzI'.ll:XN llu uw ls dim lilw txxiliglit hu lui l1.111 I , 5 ..-.1, . Mixed Cliurns l, 2, 3, -l. CllCCI'lC1l1lL'I' 2, 3, 4. Junior Play. Class Oilicci' 3. Upcrcttzl Z. ,Yqfmtligllzl -l. liuylvl 3, -l. liirl's liiiscmlmlc 3, 4. ljlfllllilllfi Club l 7 ll' tlicrc was cvcr zz mul sinccip gli! . XXX nm. N, -rr V051- is W . f 1 Ns ,, SN XI, I rf 9? nw I 53. 'IMP' vu? N' .. S' w f af 5 ew Q S SENIORS BENJAMlN VVILDE By the sweet powers of musieg therefore a poet. Football 1. 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2. Track 1, 2. Boy's Chorus 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 3, 4. Junior Play. GLENN YEAZEL You that choose not by the view chance as fair and choose as true. Basketball 1, 2. Track 1, Z, 3, 4. FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. ., Pen Club 3. JV' Lf Wh 1 ,if Lf l LUREN E VVOLK EN An angel is like you: you are like an angel. liagflvf 3. Girl's Chorus 3, 4. GAA 3. DUNN ZOLMAN Are these things true or do 1 dream? Football 1, 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Track 1, Z, 3, 4. Junior Play. Boy's Chorus 3, 4. Mixed Chorus 3, 4. Spofliglzl 4. Ifuylvf 4. ARNETTA VVALLACE Transferred from Garth High, Georgetown, Kentucky. fAbsent when pictures takenj J U N I O R S Frou! row, Ivft to righi-N. Tucker, M. Sheehan, N. Stephens, V. lVolken, B. Ea ter, M. Black, D. Grotneld, L. Kelly, S. Upthegrove, M. Schubert, L. Funkhouser, B Grimsey, D. Mendell. Second row, left fo right-M. Kaler, R. Simenson, S. Ranes, P. Apke, B. Shull, E. Peters, A. Post, V. Roark, A .Roelfs. R. Kappes, B. Lee, H. Mc- Cain, M. Mersereau, J. Brownfield, D. Dunn, C. Busey. Third row, left to right-XV. Bridges, B. Delva, J. Apke, W. Bleichner, M. Strom, P. Sry, P. Swaim, A. Heizer D. Martin, G. Philbrick, C. Rollins. Fourth row, left to right- B. Behr, T. Murphy, VV. Zehr, G. Rewerts, R. Runyan, E .Drysdale, B. May, R. Collins, B. Boblett, D Zehr, J. Clifford, R. Linthicum. Fifth row, left to right-R. Meece, C. Kelso, H. Sha Her, D. Hall, E. Thomas, A. Sjuts, R. Tarvin, R. Heiser, F. Cribbet, D. Logue. G Church, G. Sebastian. M. VVebber, M. Ackerman, J. Scott, D. Moran, D. James. XV. Cope, M. Bartell, J. Harris, H. Collins, L. Hendrickson. B. Edwards, H. Hadler G. Fiedler, D. Shields, P. Grovier, I. Rusk, D. Phillips. h SOPHOMORES lirmzf ro-zo, Ivff fo righf-J. Rogers, M. Irvin, B. Silvcrnail, E. B. Evans, J. Pet tigrew, I. XVells, D. Beesley, M. Kelly, M. Alcorn, E. Bonham, I. Kaler, V. Karr E. Doberneek. .Second row, left I0 right-L. Franzen, M. Johnson, G. Grussing, E. Baker. L. Ideus, XV. Overholt, S. Beck, I. Brown, D. Sehaede, M. Prewitt, G. Morton E. Clifton, P. Smith, F. Judd, L. Pilgrim, R. Truett. B. Armstrong, B. XYittenmeier. E. Hadler, M. Fields, J. Hylbert. H. XVells. Tlzird row, Ivfl to right, J. Yogler, P. Quinlan, C. Doman, M. NVise, J. Strom, J. Spears, E. L. Evans, B. Blue, I. Diskin, D. Etheridge, O. Beesley, J. Miller, B. Smith, E. Karr. H. Martin, D. Stevens. Fonrflx raiu, lufl to right-C. HOODCF, L. Albers, G. XVood. 1. Arnold, J. Fnnke, D. Gronwold, D. McConkey, R. Birkey, C. Armstrong, D. Xllalker, H. Bartlett. T. Lowry. Iiifllz uw, lvff fu 7'Iiflllf4R. Little, R. Miller, S. Bryan, E. Phillips, V. Ehler, Klein. n FRESHMEN Ifirst row, lvfl to riglif-J. Diers, B. Diers. D. Yeazel, D. Mouser, B. Kappes. T. Castillo, A. Mills, L. Veling. Second row. Ivft to riglzl-L. Morgan, D. Shaw, A. Grit- ten, M. Schlueter, K. Sheehan, B. Check, S. Bartlett, P. Vogler, D. James. D. MeConkey, N. Downing. Third wiv. left fo right-D. McConkey, C. Green, M. XVarlicld B. XN'alles. E. Zehr. D. Bnsey, M. Schwartz, P. Kelso, B. Passmore. I. Maier, M. Turrcll, P. Sparks, L. Lewis. M. Morris. C. Christians. P. Lancaster. A. XVright, S NYcstinhavcr, B. Mettaur, F. Martin. Iiourtlz row, Ivft Ia righf-li. Early, P. Quinlan, V. Ihnen, B. Emkes, B. 'XYalsh. D. Partridge, A. Clnnnbley. C. Leonard. L. Men- nenga. A. Schmidt. H. Post, A. Johnson. B. Peavlcr. A. Tliomas. R. Morphey. 1. Harris. E. Sugcul, R. Ovcrholt. D, Bartell, J. Franzcn. I. Sherman. L. Albers. lfifllz row left to right-R. Davis, A. Grimsey, G. Carlton, R. Adamson. D. Taylor, R. Hnlett, L. Trump. E. Rademaker, D. Hewerdinc. E. Grider, C. Schneppcr, F. Fox. J. Smith J. Doyle. J. Sergent. M. Turrcll. R. Johnson. -ew al'a?ds?P,,o0v Junior Officers Left fu Ifiylzf, Smlzdilzy Rumaine Simensnn Slmlvnf Cozmuil Gene Fiedler lf'l.l't'-I,l'l'Sidi'l11 Alice Heizer Trca.v11rv1' Left lu Right, Seated Nancy Stephens SL'Cl'f'f!1I'y M ary M erscrcau l'1'v.vidcr1t Senior Officers Lvfl In Riglll Larry Ruschel Slzzdvnf Council Jack Herbert I Jl't'Sl'lf1'Ilf Don Burnett Vifv-l'n'sidv11t Pat Birch Tl'L'tI.S'Ill'1'I' Bud Burnison Sz'U'1'lury Sophomore Officers fmff fu High! jack Miller I'rv.vidruI jenilee Strom Sflldfflf Cunnril Vernon Ehler T1'm.v1H'v1' lileanor Evans lvffn'-f,I'1'.Yllf4'llf Juan Keller Svvrvtury Cflbsent when picture was takenj X xl N X Qm.. - ,W A K .I ,X lx X x g X, , . x K l ' Freshman Officers Left I0 Riglzf Russell cJVCI'llOlt Tl't'tlSl1I'4'I' Golcla Heimberger Vin'-l'rrsidmzt John Sherman Prrsidrnt Alberta Mills Sludvnf Cumzcil Diane james Secretary 05230 DDg V Q- MA 9 w wf' - rf QD QQ M EMH We I I 9 1 f I ACTIVITIES 1'iI'0llf row, Ivfl fo riylzl-D. Martin, M. O'Donnell, il. Hooper, Rl. Klersereau, R. Brown, R. Slleelizln, ll. Collins Irvin, N. Glynn, B. Leonard. .QFCUIIKI row, left fa rig!!!-M. XVise, B. Blue. E. Baker, L. Kelly, Brown, Xl. SClllllJCl'l. H. Diers J. Chappelle, D. Dunn, l.. Etheridge, li. Downing, J. NVaters,D. Zoln1zn1,Ci. Pliilbrick. P. Lznleaster. F. Phillips, V. lxo B. Behr, B. liater, R. Siinenson, E. Bonham, M. liziler, J. Pettigrew. Alzsmzlwlivzi fvz'rfz11'r'1vr1.rfufrvu-J. liuler, D. l'lii lzclitc wr .............................. Assistant liclitors ,........ EAGLET STAFF Business Mzniziger ......,...,,...,...,....., .-Xssistzint Business Subscriptions .....,,..... Circulation.. ,...... -xKlYCl'lIlSt'lllC1ltS ..... ....r Sports lfclitors, ..... ., lieature lfclitor ..,.,.,,......,............ .Xssistzint Feature .Xrt llirectors ,.,...,.,,...................... lllim mtograpliy .......,....... Manager ....,.,.... ...,,...B2I1'lDZ11'Zl Leonar laclitor ,,.,...... .....,,,...........,.....Robert Brown Mary Mesereuu, Rita SllCCllZtl1 .....,.............,,.hlllllllitil llooper lfllen lryin lX'lzn'ilmetli U'Donnell, 'loan Kziler lQUSClHZ11'y Collins cl, llorotliy Martin, Lucille Kelly ,...,,,tie11e l liillJrielq, lliek l'l1illips Ixuler I lary Lou XVise .,,Klury L. Glynn, llerlnzln Diers .mblzniet Chappelle, .lack X'Vziters WlritersAl.eslie lftliericlge, Romaine Sinienson, Betty lfater, liinley Vliillips. Iflsie Bonliznn. Yirginia Rozirk. llorine Dunn, .loan lilettigrew, Marlene Scliubert, Pat lznieaster, llonn Zolinun, Bob Belir. slzlelcie Sue Brown. Beverly Blue, lilezlnor Downing, Advisors ........... .,........ lX flary Greenwood, Jeanne Murray, .Izunes XVyetl1 28 Tlzv 7949 Ifziylvt llips lfrnnl row, iff! I0 riglzieej. Strom, D. Martin, M. O'Donnell, R. Collins, B. Brown, M. lialer, E. Downing M C lynn Roark, li. Pliillzriek. Scrwnz' row, Ivfl lo right-B. Eater, G. Morton, D. Dunn, R. Sheehan, B. Blue, J. Hooper l l tlitric RL M. lYL'llllL'I', D. Yilll' 1949 Zolman, l.. RllSCllCl, R. Adamson, M. Mersereau, A. Mills. SPOTLIGHT STAFF liilllill' ....,,,...............,...... ......................,...,,........,................,.., R olmert Brown Assistant liclitors ..,...... ............ ll larlene Kaler, Rosemary Collins l'rocluetion Manager .r..,,, ., ...,.......................................,............,....... Mary l.. Glynn Business Managers ......... .,,.,,,,,. ll laribetli O'Donnell, Dorothy Martin Circulation Managers .........,.. .,.................... X 'irginia Roark, Ienilee Strom Sports -Rllltlil '..,.................. ,..,......................,.......... C iiene Pliilbrielc Society liclitoi '.........,,, ,,,,,.... l Uorine Dunn Roving 'Reportei '.,..,,,.r ............... B like lVel1ber Spice Reporter ,,,...........,..,.......,,,.,......,.,,.,.............,.,.....,............,...,....................................,,.......,., Eleanor Downing Class Reporters-Donn Zolman, Leslie litliericlge, Mary Mersereau, Betty lfater, Gaye Morton, Beverly Blue, Alberta Mills, Reeves Adamson. Feature Reporters-l.arry llusehel, Dick l'liillips, Juanita llooper, Rita Sheehan, Mary Ann Prewitt. Advisors ......... ,......... llr I. l... VViley, H. Wlyetll lfuylff Scaled, lcfl to rights-Mary Pilgrim, Secretaryg Robert Brown, Presidcntg Gordon Sebastian, Vice-President, Mary lr- vin, Treasurer. Sfaua'i1n1, lvft to right-Mary Mersereau, John Sherman, ,Icnilee Strom, Larry Ruschel, Romaine Simcnson Jack Herbert, Jack Miller, Alberta Mills. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council acts as intermediary between the teachers and students. lt sponsors school dances, such as the gala Football Homecoming dance. At Christ- mas time they went all out for a party with a tree, Santa Claus and all. For admis- sion each person brought a small gift to be taken along with the tree to the lfluling I lome. Student Council sets aside a special Clean-Up Weelc. lfveryone pays careful attention to their personal appearance and the condition of their lockers. Prizes are given to the ncatest boy and girl and to the boy and girl with the neatest lockers. There is a Courtesy Wfeekn during which everyone brushes up on his man- ners and conduct in classes and out of school. An entertaining play was written and directed by Alice Armstrong and spon- sored by Student Council. This play was used when the surrounding schools visited and exchanged programs. At the close of each year, the Student Council consults the Treasury and decides upon a suitable gift for the school, which will be of common benefit to all. 30 Tin' 19-I9 Engle! 3, Q A X 1 X. :nigga ,. st is wx .v.jF 'a' Nm . A.SQ QS. K' I . .. x iw 3 Q ' 'K 731: '. n is liflx fx if Y A JP! .F ' 'fs ,L Left lo right-Bob Behr, Dorothy Martin, Sue Upthcgrove. Lucille Kelly, Roinaine Simenson, Robert Linthicum, Nlary Mersereau, Marlene Kaler, Richard Phillips, Miss Mary Greenwood. JUNIOR PLAY Cecilia VanDyne, a society matron ............ Nella-Yardley, Sal's gossiping aunt .......... Ronald Spengler, who is on the cops' '.....,w.................... . Allison VanDyne, Cecilia's charming danghtei '........... . Glenn VanDyne, Cecilia's handsome son ..,.............,.. Sally Skinner, our charming young heroine ......,.... Dagmar VVaring, of the elite ..,..................,....,............., Dexter WVestbrooke, a wealthy financier .......,... ..........Sue Upthegrove ............Lucille Kelly ..............,,.lQOlJ61't Behr ............Dorothy Martin .........Richard Phillips .........Romaine Simenson Mary M. Mersereau .,....Robert Linthicum 32 ,..,...,,...M3l'lCl16 Kaler Daisy Judkins, who hails from Soap Lake .......... VVidowed Cecilia VanDyne is the social leader of the town she lives in. lrler son Glenn is a bit of a snob, but her daughter, Allison, is democratic and charming. VVhen they were children, they played with Sally Skinner, who was known to everybody as Our Gal Sal and who had been born and raised on a farm. Glenn hits the ceiling when he hears that Sal is coming back for a visit, because he remembers her as the homeliest female he has ever seen, and he has never forgotten the awful brace she wore around her teeth. Sal is determined to have revenge on Glenn. Before the end, though, Sal shows him that she is not really ugly and everything turns out happily. The 1949 faqlvi Left to right-Arlene Roelfs, Vice-Presiclentg Shirley Beck. Sophomore representativeg Mary Pilgrim, Presidentg Rita Sheehan, Secretary, Trcasnrerg Betty Keal, Senior representativeg Virginia Roark, Junior representative. G. A. A. The Girls Athletic Association is one of the largest organizations in school. The G.A.A. is to help girls create an interest in sports activities and to promote and teach good sportsmanship. The organization sponsored the fiirl's Basketball 'iiOl1l'l'lZll1lCllt again this spring and the plaque was presented to the champion to have its name placed on it. The 19-I9 Enylrl 33 GIRLS' CHORUS The eighty-nine members of Girls, Chorus meet every Tuesday and Thursday under the direction of Miss Greenwood. liver active, the chorus presented a pro- gram at Christmas time, entered the music contest at lloopeston this spring, at- tended the Champaign County music festival which was held in the Junior High Gymnasium at Champaign, and sang in commencement activities. ln addition to their choral work, ltlargaret Anne and Marlene Kaler entertained at various programs at school and entered the solo contests this spring. The Senior Trio, which consists of Margaret Anne Kaler, Mariheth Q'Donnell, and Rita Sheehan, sang at the Christmas program, entered contests this spring, and entertained at various places. Special thanks should be given to Miss Greenwood, Barbara Leonard, the accompanist, and all the others who have helped to make this a successful year for the Girls, Chorus. lfirxt rote, lvft to ?'lfllIl?B. Diers, J. Diers, E. B. Evans, N. Stephens, L. Kelly, Xl. Schwartz, A. Gritten, B. lfappes, M. Sheehan, T. Castillo, lf. Doherneck, S. XYestinhaver, E. Bonham, A. Armstrong. D. Shaw, B. Eater. Second row, left to right-V. VVolken, l ettigrew, B. lfmkes, V. lhnen, M. Schlueter, A. Vtlright, N. Branson, L. Veling, Xl. Alcorn, M. Glynn, I. Chappelle, B. Leonard, H. VN'ells. Third row, left to right-C. Busey, M. Strom, E. Baker, S. Bartlett, P. Sparks, M. Mor- ris, L. Pilgrim, S. Beck, A. Bergman, B. Schlueter, M. Mersereau, D. Yeazel, K. Sheehan. lfourtlz row, left to right-P. Apke, A. Chulnhley, P. Kelso, P. Swaini, B. Sheehan, B. Blue, J. Brownfield, B. kk ittClll11L'lL'I', G. Morton, A. Duitsman, M. A. lialer. lfiftlz r'o1v,lvft to right-J. lialer, M. M. lialer, XV. Overholt, J. Rogers, D. Schaede, P. Sry, E. L. Evans, D. James, J. Brown, M. Fields. C. Roessler. V. Roark, D. Martin. Fifth raw, left to right-M. XVise. J. Strom, J. Hooper, F. Cheek, L. VVolken, A. Roelfs, B. Peavler. Svfwztlz mtv, left to 1'lgl1tAA. Anderson, li. Downing, B. Busboom, D. Suits, M. Pilgrim, L. Mennenga, B. Shull, B. Lee, D. Dunn, M, Greenwood. Htl BOYS' CHORUS The Boys' Chorus consists of twenty members. The group, under the direction of Mr. Meeker, meets on Monday and XVednesday. A few of their favorites are Rollin' Down to blordanf' Climbing Up the Mountain, Those l'als of Ours, and Hail to the Orange. The boys made up a quartet and entered in the VVLS llome Talent Show as a Barber Shop Quartet. They are as follows: Gordie Sebastian, first tenor, Larry llendriekson, second tenor, Herman Diers, baritone, and Donn Zolman, bass. ln chorus, the boys are learning the factors of harmony. At first it was pretty trying for Mr. Meeker, for every one wanted to sing melody, but now most every one realizes that harmony sounds much better. lfronl r4m',1uff In right-T. Murphy, M. XYebber, ll. Wilde, Mr. R. Meeker, Directory D. Logue, I-. Hendrickson, R. ir. SLTUIIIII r'n':v, left Io riglllt-C. Leonard, R. Tarvin, T. Johnson, J. Jones. D. Phillips, D. Rlefiee, H. Diers, XV. Cope, Hooper, XY. Zehr. Thirzf row, lrff fo rigflxf-G. Church, P. Grovier, li. Sebastian, XV. Bridges, ll. Birch, J. Herbert, D. Zol- n, R. Little, D. lftlieridge. L .M . 1 1 . - W - Y X lirzmf row, Ivff to right-L. Kelly, P. Apke, J. Pettigrew, J. Rogers. D. Sehaede, J. Strom, -I. Brown, ll. NVittenmeier Y lf. Evans, D. Martin, lx. Sheehan. Svfond row, Inf! fo riylzI4A. Duitsman, M. A. Kaler, Chappelle, D. Dunn, A. Ander- son, XV. Overholt, M. O'Donnell, P. Swaim, R. Collins, B. Sehlueter, M. M. lialer, M. Mersereau. B. Eater, Miss M, Green- wood. Director. Third rote, lvfl fu right-G. Sebastian, H. Diers, D. Logue, D. Zolmun, B. XYilde, L. Hendrickson, J. Herbert D. Etheridge, R. Little. MIXED CHORUS The mixed ehorus is made up of thirty-eight 1'll6llllD61'S, Leleven sopranos, seven second-soprzulos, nine altos, live tenors, and six hzxritones and bassesl, who meet during the fifth period on Friday of ezleh week. The Chorus is di- rected by Miss Mary Greenwood, who took the group to the music contest this spring as in preceding years. lt will also attend the County Spring Festi- val and pzlrtieipzlte in the Commencement exercises. 36 Tin' 1949 Ifuylvf BA lflrrlizr .Hin Clfrrilzel ll. l.eonz1r1l A. Heizer. S. llrymi . , U. James lluxs C,l111'1u1'f R. Trnett Olgil. A- Kilim. li fir!! .lflrl 5l1l.l'Ufffl1HI1 XY. Overholt . 4 , J. Chapelle If jln! Clrlrzfzcfcv jg. Eater IJ, Schaecle ll CUl'IIl'fS D, Jznnes l.. Hendrickson XY. Zehr lf. Dulhernecli H. Martin l'1'rm'l1 llnrlls M. Merserean D. llcConkey l?m'i!o111'.r R. Little li. l l11lett lf1I.Y.Vt'.V XY. Cope H. Uicrs F. l'hillips l,l'l'l'll.l'.YI.lUl M. U'Donnell R. Sheehan 1. Nlurtin Tvfzm' .S'11.1'of1l1nm' D, Dunn lil' llriifirs N. 'Stephens !'I7ll11?U7l1'.Y M' M' lxlllllr bl, 1:1-mm D' Lchr fp. 1'11,i1l,,-ik-k .llujm'1'i11'.v li. l.. lfvznis ,L , - , , D. Etheridge li. jnclrl V. 11mm 'lf ' 5f 'f lll l H. 11.11111-r xl. 14111,- Nl. Klnrris M. lf. lrvlll C. Leonzircl S. Runes To st:1rt tl1e yuan' of 1948-49, the lmncl inzlrchecl at all of o11r home lootlmzill gznnes forming fornizition ut the hull, led hy tlflllll lH21.lUl'CllCS Sherry Runes. lfrzinces .lllClCl,Zll1Cl lxllfllllll Kelly. The hzincl. nncler the clirection of Mr. Meeker, also played for tire hzislcethzill games at the Cha- Illltk' lfielcl Sports .-Xrenu, which were hrozulczist on tl1e Fielcl rzulio station, XYCNF. The hzlnrl sponsored il XYLS llonie Talent Show :it the U.S.U. on FClll'llZlI'y l7 and l8. The proceeds of tl1is progrzuii were used for lJl1l'CllZl.Slllg 11ew lllllfO1'lllS lor the hzincl. A few nlelnhers of the llillltl pz11'tici1uz1tccl in the show. .Xfter lmzisketlmzill season, the hzincl soloists and ensenihles concentratecl ull their el't'orts toward the District Klnsic Contest at Nlomence, helcl on Klzireh 26. Tl1e lmncl rehezirsnls stressecl 1lll1SlC to he nsecl for the District lillllfl Contest at lloopeston on April U. :incl tl1e Llllllllllllllgll County High School lfestivzil at Clllllllllillgll on .-Xpril 22. Tl1e llll1SlC clepzlrtment cleciclecl to ziwzircl regular size chenille letters with EL nnisie lyre insertecl to innsic stnclents meeting the specified q11z1liiicz1tions of winning i11 a music contest. The 1949 lfuglvf 37 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Rantoul Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America is one of 6,108 chapters of F.H.A., a national organization which has 237,133 members. The F.H.A. pin is the emblem of our organization, a home upheld by two hands signifying that the home is in the hands of youth. From the center are rays of light that point toward new goals for the future. The name of the organization Future Homemakers of Americaf' and the motto Toward New Horizons, is written along the border which is octagonal in shape symbolizing the eight purposes. The emblem is attached to a guard by a chain. The guard is shaped like a house with the letter F and H forming the sides and letter A forming the roof. The colors of F.H.A. are red and white which are symbols of youth and purity. The flower is the red rose. It is a symbol of vibrant glowing youth. F.H.A. has eight purposes as follows: 1. To promote growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of home- making. 2. To emphasize the importance of worthy home memberships. 3. To encourage democracy in home and community life. 4. To work for good home and family life for all. 5. To promote international good will. 6. To foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life. 7. To provide wholesome individual and group recreation. S. To further interest in home economics. Each year the chapter sends a delegate to F.H.A. Leadership Camp, Lake Bloomington. Last year's delegate was Evelyn Baker. The president, Juanita Hooper, Vice-President, Evelyn Bakerg and the sponsor, Miss Ryburn, went to St. Joseph for the sectional meeting. The chapter plans to send a delegate to the Regional Convention in Columbus, Ohio, july 12-14. Left fo right-Emogene Clifton, Song Leaderg Evelyn Baker, Vice-Presidentg Helen Post, Pianistg Juanita Hooper President Clara Doman, Treasurerg Annetta Post, Parliamentariang Betty Keal, Secretary. 5. E. Left to right-Henry Martin, Sentinelg Howard Hadler, Sceretaryg Richard Tarvin, Vice-Presidentg Lee Shaffer, Presi deutg Robert Linthicum, Trcasurerg Marvin Roelfs, Reportcrg M. R. Malsbury, Advisor. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA This year the club is doing agricultural work as in previous years. The boys form the club to promote a better agricultural system in this country and are siding in the formation of better citizenship in this connnunity. As in past years the boys took a Field trip to the International Livestock Show at the International Amphitheater of Chicago. It was enjoyed by everyone who was able to go. Sports are engaged in to keep the boys active. Better bodies are one of the freater thin TS all future farmers are strivin for. The com Jlete athletic Jro ram L E, 1 Z is a worthwhile project for the whole group. Regular ag classes are learning the fundamentals of milk testing, soldering, and shop work. The advanced classes are becoming experts at these skills. The club has been under the able direction of Mr. M. R. Malsbury. This year the club elected Lee Shaffer as president for the yearly activities and duties of club leadership. The 1949 Eagle! 39 Librarian and Assistants l'vr'1'm1 I l'r1'imz' 2 l'criod 3 l'vf'iad -l l'm'1'od 5 Juanita Hooper Sarah Bartlett Patricia Apke Mary Ann Prewitt John Clifton Avalcne Chumlnley Alberta Mills Alice Heizer Beverly Silvernail l7l'f'1'Ud 6 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9 Ethel Hadler Patricia Lancaster Marilyn Strom Bonnie Kappes Margaret Turrell Carolyn Busey Rosemary Kappes Iirunt Row Jas. Smith, Rip Van VVinkle R. Overholt-Dr. Jekyll Pat Lancaster-Red Riding Hood Bonnie Kappes-Becky Third Row Alberta lklills--Juliet M. Wfarlielcl-Aggie li. Sheehan-Liz zie BOOK-WEEK ACTIVITIES A Pageant of Well-Knowll Characters from Fiction Sally Bartlett-Tish S. XVestenhaver-Scarlett D. Busey-Lady Maclieth Hazel Zehr-Priscilla BDUK NOV THE BDUKS Dean Partridge--Davy Crockett undtearsof' J We dreams the future Ufesmrmof ndventure Not in 1110 piciizrc Exhibit of Old Books and Poster Microfilm Reader Demonstration Glenn Yeazel and Lee Shaffer gave the demonstration, and a talk on the D Libraries of the Future was given l,llEl9fldf Fellllnd by Juanita Hooper. dggdsafthf useme wisely, an Q up ' Second row, left to right Judy Grant A. Critten- D. Meuscr-Florence Nightengalc M. T. Castillo Morris-Announcer -Young Fu P. Voglerw- Old Fashioned Girl M. B. B. J Swartz-Cinderella Cheek-Mrs. VViggs VVoller-Goldilocks L. Mennigan-Uncle Tom oe Harris-Tom Sawyer Ifronf ro-zo. Inf! lo riylzl-R. ixtl21lllSOll, J. Miller, C. Hooper, M. Strom. A. .-Xden, P. Gates, J. jones. li. XYaters, li l 111 T Llllll, D. lillflltll. XY. Bridges. ,Sicrmui rote, left la Vfflllf-3l.Pilgflll1. Rl. Strom, l. Apke. M. Shubert, ti. Morton, l.. lxt x rom, ll. liluc, li. Sheehan, ul. lettigrew. D. Beasley, Rogers. Third rote, Ivfl Io right-P. Lancaster, rl. :Xplvt torn, P. Yogler. M. XX'ise, ll. Collins, J. Clifton, D. Shields, C. Kelso, L. Pilgrim, J. Maier, II. Spears, B. liehr. PEP CLUB :Xt games a student body is judged by the support it gives to its tea1n. Often it is not pos- sible for tl1e entire Cl11'0lllllC11t to attend a game, so the need is felt for a 1JCl'lll11llCllt or- ganization to provide tl1e support. XVith that idea in mind a Pep Club was started last year. lt was Iltll too effective, so this year it was re- organized and has functioned very well. The Club consists of UVCIITY boys Zlllfl twe11- ty girls. these lllCllllJCl'S- being chosen fro111 the student body by a SlfllflCllt'fZlClllty co1111nittee. Tl1e purpose of the Club is to conduct good sv1orts1na11ship in every way possible Zlllfl to tiicourage good cheering at all games. .Nt one of tl1e first meetings the Club adopted a Con- stitution. .Xn lixeeutive Council was elected at tl1e first meeting, Consisting of o11e meinber of every class. The council was composed of Pat l.a11caster, lfreshinan: black Miller. Sopho- T111' IU-fo ffdgllff IHOTCQ Bob Behr, Junior: and Marshall Strom, Senior. Marshall was 1JC1'll1ZIl'lCIlt Cl'lZ1ll'lllZlll of tl1e Council. As all assembly program, the Pep Clllli spon- sored a short play on Friday, jan11ary 28. The cast was as follows: Chief, llob Linthicunig Dennis, Bob Behr: Deputies, XYendell Bridges Zlllfl Duane Shields: Coach, Phil Gates: Strang- er, Dick Phillipsg Basketball squad, john Spears as Bud Hl1l'lllS0ll, Reeves .-Xdamson as 'liud l.arrance, 'lim Apke as Don Moran, .lack Miller as black llerbert, Zlllfl Charles Ilooper as liud lloblett. lion lil1I'I1Clt was the an- nouncer, Zlllfl tl1e Pep Club represented tl1e student body. Miss Clark directed the play. Yes. indeedy. tl1e Pep Clubbers did a good job of cheering the teams to victory Zlllfl it is to be hoped that the Club next year will be as successful as tl1e o11e this year. 41 inks ..-ff' fa J U-- wk if fx 37? .. 1 mY ,V 734 W . J F L fi 51' HL I: 'ries lfirxl mmf, Ivfl tu right-D. MeConkey, L. Albers,O. Beasley, D. Hcwerdine. N. Downing, P. Quinlan, J Arnold, C. Armstrong, E. Early, L. Morgan, M, Bartell, Manager. Svcmld raw, lvfl I0 right-B. Walsli, R. Smith V. Ehler, J. Martin, R. Miller, G. VVood, J. Diskin, J. Funke, L. Trump, J. Klein, R. Davis, D. Bartell, M. Tur- J. Spears, L. Rusehel, J. Herbert, B. Burnison, B. May, P. Gates, B. Dclva, B. Boblett, B. VVaters, G. Sebastian D. Mallee, D. Burnett, P. Grovier. Ifmrrflz row, lvff fo right--'VV. VValsh, Coaehg B. Shinker, M. VVebber, B Edwards, M. Roy, G. Rewerts. H. Collins, J. Jones, A. Aden, G. Fiedler, J. Cliltord. D. James, J. Miller, T Johnson, D. Moran, D. Zohnzxn, C. Van Auron, Assistant Coach. Ififllz row, lvft to riglzfvl.. Etheridge, J. Rusk D. Shields, J. Vklaters, M. Ackerman, L. Hendrickson, D. Logue, T. Murphy, J. Apke, H. Runyon, ll. VVilde, C. Rollins. arsity Pootluall rell, D. Taylor, R. J. Wfalston, Freshman-Sophomore Coach. Third row, lvff to righl-P. Quinlan, Managerg x ...af ml D XlLLouku P Qvuln an ouarc L org, m mltll I Ar N Du B nur 541111111 ll 0 HI 1 x ll L x a sm Las my xrs lllll ood lx Arlunsou D NlLConlLy L fum llmd nu r uurcmm rm nm Du m llllnr B r x L L x s ccll 1 Q lun L op 1 F oot a ACTION SHOTS RANTOUL VARSITY FOOTBALL Rzmtoul BOX SCORE FOR 1948 , ........... .............. 45 Villa Grove.. Rantoul ........,...... .............. 1 9 Paxton .,.,.... Rantoul ............... .............. 6 Arcola ............. ,. Rantoul ............... .......l...... 2 9 Watseka .......... Rantoul ..,....,,...... .......,...... 6 Gibson City ...,......,... ,.,........... Rantoul ............... ...,........., 4 7 Schlarman Rantoul ..,.,,......... .,............ 5 3 LeRoy ...................... Rantoul 13 .. Onarga Military ,..,...,,,.,.....,,... The 1949 Eagle! FOOTBALL SUMMARY Rantoul-Villa Grove Game In Rantoul's opening game, the Eagles flew over the Villa Grove team 45 to 0. Bud Boblett led the Eagle's rushing with 131 yards in 10 tries. Bud also scored touchdowns from the 2, 27, and 30. Rantoul-Paxton Game Against Paxton fRantoul's closest rivalj the Eagles won a 19 to 6 win. Neither team scored in the first half, battling it out in the middle of the iield. The whole Rantoul offense caught fire during the second half, and pushed Paxton back at will. The final score was 19 to 6. Rantoul-Arcola Game Rantoul met its equal in this game, as the Purple Riders squeezed by on a seven to six win. The Eagles had a better passing and rush- ing total than the Arcolians, but Arcola's punt- ing edged Rantoul's. Bud Boblett scored in the third quarter over left guard from the one. Witli less than five minutes to play in the last quarter, Coy of Arcola passed 6 yards to Wal- lace for a touchdown, and Lyons kicked the extra point. Rantolll-Watseka Game Rantoul won its third game of the year from Wfatseka, with very little trouble. Rantoul piled up points in every quarter for Watselca to shoot at, while Rantoul's subs were in the whole fourth quarter. Bud Boblett gained 99 yards for the Eagles. Ken Shropshire carried the pigskin for 98 yards in 7 tries for the visitors. The iinal score was 29 to 20. This was the highest total any team has scored upon Ran- toul since the Gibson City game last year. Rantoul-Gibson City Game Rantoul lost its chance for the VVauseca Title by losing its second game of the season fits first Wauseea league gamej. Bud Boblett, Don Burnett, and .lack Herbert stood out for the losing Eagles while Bill Ras- mussen was the triple threat of the Greyhounds. Gibson's team won by a score of 12 to 6. The 1949 Eagle! Rantoul-Schlarman Game Homecoming could not have been more cheerful after the complete and decisive battle against Schlarman of Danville. The score, 47 Ato 18, does not show the complete separation in the qualities of the two teams. This was be- cause all their touchdowns were scored while the second and third teams were in the game for Rantoul. Scoring touchdowns for the Eagles were: Bud Boblett from the 2, and a thrilling run from the 25 for 75 yardsg Bill Delva around right end for 21 yards on a trap play and passg Bud Burnison on passes from Bill Delva and Larry Ruschel for 11 and 19 yards respectively g jack Herbert around right end from the 7g and Don Zolman from the 1-yard line . Don Burnett made one gain of 39 yards and another for 31 yards that set up touchdowns for the others. Pat Birch also made a long run after his interception of Bratkowskiis pass which he took for 69 yards. Rantoul-Leroy Game Rantoul easily won its fifth game of the sea- son by romping over Leroy 53 to 0. Bud Bob- lett ran hog wild over the Leroy field scoring four touchdowns and three extra points to go to the head of the individual scoring in the Wfauseca League. Also scoring for the Eagles were Bill llelva twice, Gene Fiedler, and Don Zolman. Rantoul-Onarga Military Game Rantoul secured second place in the XVauseca League by beating Onarga Military 13 to 0. The game took place in a driving rain that greatly slowed down the Eagles, both on land and in the air. The game was a proving ground for .lack l-Ierbert's drive as he ripped gain after gain for the Eagles. This was the last game of the season for the Eagles, and they linished the season with a very good record of 8 wins against 2 losses, one from a 1 point de- feat from Arcola, and a 6-point defeat from Gibson City Qwho won the league titlej. 47 XNTOUQ. 17 l'1r.vf nrzv, Inf! In l'Ijl1Il'm-I. johnson, P. ifruvxer, .l. Lllffurd, Is. I.ZlI'I'Zl11CC, Cx. bcbzlstlun, Hurlvurt, ll. Huh- lctt. D. Zcllr. Swfzzlfl' rnw. lrfl to I'!'jl1!f7COZlCll Yan fxllfllll, Ilillll Quinlan, RIZIIIIIQCYQ G. 1'l1illurirk. I.. Slmffcr D. Zolman, D. Mclicc, D. Moran, L. litheridgc, B. Burnison, C. Rollins, J. Scott, Manager. Var ity Baslzetloau lzr ' ru Inf! In riglzfv-l.. Albers, Mzmagerg lf. Sergeant, D. Mclimllu-y, C. Arlmlstrung, xllillllgfll .S'm'n111 1 I fl I1 Il flzf--li. llulett, O. Beasley, L. Trump, C. Green, R. :xtl2l1llSlJll. li. Xlvulsll, lf. lfarly. Tllfrfl rniv, lwfl cr, G. XYood, R. Davis, J. Arnold. C. Hooper, Y. Ehler, J. Doyle, J. Fuukc, S. Bryan. re - oplm Ba lzetluall ACTION SHOTS Rantonl Ilzlntoul Iluntonl Rantoul Rantoul Rzlntoul Rantoul Rantoul Rzlntoul Rantonl Rantonl Runtonl Runtoul RANTOUL VARSITY BASKETBALL BOX SCORE FOR I948-I949 4-I 44 Rantoul ........,..,.,. ,.,.,.,...... 3 7 Rantonl Runtoul Rantonl Rzlntoul Rantoul Rzlntoul Rantoul Rantoul 49 40 Sidney ............... Monticello ........... Arcoia .......... I Ionier ........, Urlvana ............,..... Gibson City ....,...,.. Paxton .............,.......... .... Onarga Military ,....... . I uscolan .........,..,,....... Uni High ........ .. LeRoy ............... XVZIISCIQZI .......,.. Fisher .......,.........A...,....,........ ,,,.. SCIIIQIIIIZIII I Danvillej ..,.....,... 33 Paxton ..........,.,.........,. .......................,,. 5 1 Gibson City ........... LeRoy .,,.....,..,,,,,,,..t,..,t.... C J1IZl1'gZl IVIiIitzL1'y ....,,.,.. Fisher ....,................. Watselczl .......... Sclilannan .......,.. Paxton Holiday Tournament Runtoul ..t.,,......,......,,... .............. 6 3 Fariner City ...... .. Saybrooli ............. Champaign County Tournament Rantonl ......,..,.....................,,.............,, 33 Longview ..........., The 1949 Eaglct BASKETBALL SUMMARY Basketball for the season 1948-1949 was a series of close games, with the Eagles usually coming out on the short end. The Eagles, at one time, lost three games in a row by a total of five points. From these many close games and losses, the spirit of the Eagles was never broken, because of the Fine spirit of the stu- dents of Rantoul High, who urged them on to greater levels throughout the year. Graduating this year we have one of the finest guards ever produced by Rantoul High in the per- sonage of jack Herbert. This boy could be counted upon at any time to come through with the needed basket, free throw, pass, or quick use of the mind as the situation might demand. Jack was elected to the first team of the Champaign County Tournament which was an honor well deserved. jack led the team every game with his superb passing into our tall cen- ter, Don Moran, and to the other boys breaking into the basket or in a good position to shoot. If Jack could not shoot at all he would still be the most valued player on the squad for his superb ball handling. At many times, to show his adeptness at the art of mak- ing the basket, Jack would score 18, 19, and Z0 points in the games. He was a leading factor in our wins, and the opponents' chief worry as to whether he would break up the ball game. Another factor in a highly successful season, was our tall junior center, Don Moran. Many nights, Don completely controlled both bank-boards with his ex- cellent rebounding. At the closing of the season, Don got a sprained ankle in a warm-up for the Schlarman game at Rautoul. The Eagles won this game, but Don was slowed down for the rest of the season because of the injury. Bud Burnison is a forward on the team. He also helped the team out with his rebounding. Bud was a set-shot artist, and would get his share of the points every night. Bud is a senior, whose ability we shall miss very much in the future. Bud Boblett was the stalwart guard wllo played opposite jack Herbert. He has played with the varsity for two years now, and has his senior year yet to go. Bud is a fine ball handler and shot, although sometimes he didn't shoot enough, and will take over next year where Herbert has left off. Bud's specialty was to take a pass-off from one of the other boys on the team and dribble all the way into the basket and shoot. He accomplished this very easily, as he is a very quick starter and could be under the basket before his guard could get into position to cover him. The fifth man on the team changed with nearly every game of the season, but it was confined to these boys: Bud Larrance, Gordy Sebastian, and Phil Gro- vier. The ability of these boys was about on a par. A summary of the games of the season at the time of this writing follows: Our opener was with Sidney, and we won 30 to Z0 in a game which reminded one of the football game two weeks hence. We then traveled to Monticello to lose our second game by our first two-point score, 39 to 37. NVe won The 1949 Eaglet over Arcola easily 44 to 20, with the second team playing all the second half. The next week we journeyed to Homer, where we defeated the previous year's Champaign County Champs, by a score of 55 to 43. Our next game was played with Urbana at the Chanute Field Sports Arena, which accommodates over 1000 spectators. We lost this game, although it was a terrifically fought battle, 39 to 36. Following our defeat from the hands of Urbana we bounded back to win over Gibson City 51 to 33. In this game we shot very well, making two fifths of our shots. Then came our first meeting with Paxton, our per- ennial rival, whom we beat 47 to 44, after sustaining a late fourth quarter drive. NVe then left the spacious building of the Sports Arena and held our next home game at our gym. This was with Onarga Military. VVe beat the Cadets 44 to 35. in the Paxton Holiday Tournament, the Eagles fared well, winning second place. The firrt obstacle in their way was Schlarman of Danville, which the Eagles fiew over at a high altitude. 57 to 46. Next was the favored winner of the tournament, Farmer City, but the Eagles squeezed past them 34 to 31, to advance to the Championship Game with Saybrook. It was here that the Eagles scored 63 points, the high- est of the season to date, but lost to the high-shooting Saybrook, who had 79. The next visitors to the high school gym were Corky Waters and the Tuseola team. In this game Corky scored 21 points and led the'Tuscolians to a 48 to 36 victory. Bounding back from the Tuseola game we beat the University High zone 44 to 23. Leroy then came to Rantoul with no wins in the VVauseca League and left for home still with no wins in the League, because we handed them a sound whip- ping 59 to 40. VVe piled in the bus for the long trek to Watseka and came back very dejected after losing an overtime battle 46 to 44. The next week was the County Tournament in which we played Longview and lost another close game 35 to 33. In our first game after the county we played Fisher at Fisher and the Bunnies handed us our third straight loss in an overtime 46 to 45, but we were get- ing closer to a win. Schlarman came to Rantoul and played us the sec- ond time of the season and we broke their eight- game winning streak by the score of 37 to 33. Then to Paxton where the gymnasium was packed to see the Eagles and the Mustangs play for the second time of the season. The Mustangs won, 51 to 49, but only after Jack Herbert had given them a bad scare. Rantoul's standing ill the Wauseca League at the time of this writing is third, with a slight chance of a three-way tie for first with Paxton and Gibson City. 51 Varsity Track First row, Icft to right-D. Burnett, J. Jackson, G. Brown, F. Martin, P. Gates, J. Clifford, P. Grovicr, G. Sebastian J Mcrsereau. Second row, Ivff lo riglzf-D. Adams, M. VVebber, E. Ehmen, B. Larrancc, L. Hendrickson, l.. Etheridge, B Bur nison, B. Boblett, L. Ruschcl. Third row, left to right-D. Zol man, B. Waters, D. Runyon, I. Martin, D. McGee, T. Johnson J Waters, J. Jones. If El C 2 Varsity Track April 9-Rantoul 725 Paxton 45 April 13-Rantoul 32g Urbana 81 April 16-Rantoul 395 Champaign 74 April 20-Rant cii1 1 70g Fisher 42 April 27-Rantoul 51, Onarga Military 67 May 12-Champaign County Track Meet: Rantoul won First place with Fisher sec- ond. May 19-VVanseca League Meet, with Onar- ' ga Military winning, and Rantoul in sec- ond place. 52 The track team of Rantoul Township lligh School had another successful track season in 1948. The .Eagles won the Champaign County and second in the VVauseca conference. The season was opened with an intra-nniral meet between the four classes. The juniors came out on top with 93 172 points followed by the seniors with 43 173 and then the sopho- mores with 22 174. The Eagles had five dual meets, winning two and losing three. They won from Paxton and The 1949 lfrrglct 1 ' ' - H-.-efr?cr'12'5H'7YqWf5-'fi' 5 ff'f5-.agiggf-Q - - ..,g..,.., Fisher, while losing to Champaign, Urbana, and Onarga Military. 12' .4 The lirst dual meet was held with Paxton O11 April 9, with Rantoul winning 72 173 to 45 273. Next, on April 13, a dual meet with Urbana was held at Urbana with Urbana win- ning 81 to 32. On April 16, the Eagles travelled to Cham- paign and came out on the short end by a score of 74 to 39. On April 20, Rantoul was host to Fisher, and won by a score of 70 677 to 42 177. The last dual meet was held on April 27, with Onarga Military, and the Eagles lost by a score of 67 to 51. VV ith the dual meets over, Rantoul was host for the Champaign County Track Meet. ln the Champaign County, Rantoul won, with Fisher taking second. On May 19, the Watiseca League Meet was held at Rantoul, with Onarga Military win- ning, and Rantoul second. New this year was Rantoulls performance in the Normal Relays at Normal, Illinois. The Eagles were a class B school, and got fourth place. Freshman and Sophomore Track Schedule The Freshmen-Sophomore track team had a successful season. Highlight of the season was the Invitational Meet held May 20 at the high school track. Following are the scores for each team: Champaign-60 275 Rantoul-40 Gibson City-35 Tolono-35 172 O.M.S.-13 LeRoy-10 172 Mahomet-1 175 New records were set in the shot, 100- yard dash, pole vault, and the 120-yard dash. T 54 fi 'f ii CHEERLEADERS 'l he cheerleaders, who have done much for the morale of the team members in all sports, rate the iifteen rahs they have given so many times at our games. The cheerleaders consist of six girls, 2 sophomores, 2 juniors, and 2 seniors. Rita Sheehan, a senior and the leader of the girls, will have her last year of cheering this year. Rita has cheered 3 years and has done a wonderful job. The other senior girl, Barbara Leonard, also has cheered 3 years. She, too, has done splendid work in keeping the school spirit high. Romaine F-imenson, a junior, came to R.T.l LS. in September of '47 and became a cheerleader the same year. Romaine has been a cheerleader for 2 years. Dorothy Martin, junior, became a cheerleader this year. She has been very successful and well liked. Dona Shaede, sophomore, began cheer- ing the latter part of '47 and continued cheering this year. She has made a very fine cheerleader. This is Barbara VVittenmeier's second year of cheerleading, and she is a great help. The girls have done a good job of keeping spirit high among spectators at the games. They have composed many new yells this year, and were supervised by Miss Elizabeth Clark. 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