Reed Custer High School - Yearbook (Braidwood, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1943 volume:

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PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTCOUNC IL I943 'n oo o QAQEC BWURD- 7-f 1 .L,4, 1!n'13hese troubl1gd T'bimol,it is alyays Q relief boflookw baokobn Ehosg thingikyhich remind us of heqigixgsgg, freedom, anti' ly endeavor, Suokg hggfbggn our plume in mein em-oniqlmgotig Qysnts or our high school YQBT. .Wa iiiioaroly hopefthat ' our ei'f'orts.wi11 bring' vigyipiolar plea sure to all who choose to v15Vf,:QS1S8ioApege4s. 2 i o 'THE srumam' COUNCIL .,f , Eifioopgsmim.sisff4s'-iffzoi-afff.'.,o Q f - ZQ:b my q -'af .... Q if I A L . HM., W ESE? 1 as Q 67 ...A 1 X W .- . gfw X ' A' ' -of 1 if-1 9 .1 f 'H' 've XZ! Z - , w w -W' obggb, ., 1 I Igifil' ,.' . f - , N Ek' XV' . - f A. i f1.f.. ' 4 y DEDICATION To those who gave UThe last full measure of devot- ionu in the defense of our country--- To those in our armed forces who carry on to make peace and decency for all humanity secure forever--- To those who minister to the sick and wounded--- And to those on the home front who oledge their hands, their hearts, and their unflagging endeavor to maintain an unbroken life line to our gallant army, na- vy, and air forces--- This volume of the Reed-Custer Yearbook is rever- ently dedicated. , .:.'.:.'. f A . 3+-' . L 'Q ffflff 1 .. , -f1 f11::-.-Q. Q 2113? LJ 71' 11if11.k--A-1-f1:'11u? mis- . 1-2-.IZ-1 Z-P1-L-I-Z' .1 2 .f.-.-:iJt:f- F11 'f5-9:iL'Q'Qi121Q ififlii.-Q151453225-1liiffzfflfi TT 1-iii'-'LQ-:'f 5'4.f'-. Al:-:?2512if1fii'?f13'1: JI .' .... ,,f.. - .4.- ' 5: r' - , liz: N H I D C rl Q Q L . Pl P X r I, Dxjf 14. D suit, I . FACULTY J. EARL SMITH-PRINCIPAL---Ujiversity of Illinois. B.S. 1931, M.s. 1939. Health, Civics, Economics, Biology, and Physi- cal Education. MRS. MILDRED BINSTOCK ----- University of Illinois. B.S. l9h2. Commercial. Sophomore advisor. MBS. DOROTHY LYONS -------- Univerfity of Illinois. A.B. l9h2. English, Latin, and Physical Education. Junior advisor. NINA REED -------------'-- Northern Illinois State Teachers' Col- lege, l923-1925, University of Illinois B.S. 1927, M.S. 1935. History, English, and Geography. Senior advisor. MBS. LORA LEWIS --------- Southeast Missouri State Teachers ' College. A.B. 1931. Mathematics and Physics. Freshman advisor. ..L. P TUCKER DREW -------------- Vander Cools School of Music, 1928- l93l. Band. V SCHOOL BOARD To those who give freely of their time and efforts in behalf of our school, we express our sincere appreciation. A William Oswald Thomas Bergera Joseph Lestina James Crichton George Munch a Andrew Pomatto Frank Kral N111 H fB1w!0rK TR 15405 Uszfdld qofl 1655112 ., .,f .-.- 1 ff, fi? 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Young Class of 1945 Motto: nWe build our ladder as we climbn Colors: Rose and Salver Flower: Pink rose WILLIAM LAHEY 2 Class Officer 5 Student Council 4 Chatter Staff 5 Glee Club 2 Baseball l,2,5 4 Basketball 5,4 ,5,4 LAURA LARSEN nYoung Barryu 5 Chatter Staff 5,4 4 Glee Club 1,5,4 5 Double Quartette 4 Transfer from Wilmington ,5,4 High 2 4 JAMES NUGENT Baseball 5,4 Basketball 3,4 nYoung Barryn 5 5,4 NPhantom Tigeru 4 NVictory Homen 4 Transfer from Catholic High, Joliet 5 4 JOSEPHINE PINNICK Chatter Staff 4 4 Glee Club l,2,5,4 Double Quartette 4 LOIS QUAYLE ,4 5,4 4 Class Officer 4 4 Student Council 4 Barryn 5 Chatter Staff 4 QCont'dj Glee Club 5,4 Double Quartette 4 nYoung Barryn 5 Transfer from Cabery High DONALD SINKULAR Basketball Mgr. 5,4 Chatter Staff'5,4 Student Council 4 Boys' Glee Club 2 GLENN STARKS Class Officer 2,3,4 Student Council 5,4 Chatter Staff 2,5,4 Boys' Glee Club 1,2 Baseball 3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 nYoung Barryn 3 nPhanton Tigern 4 MARJORIE THOMAS Transfer from Coulterville High 4 Glee Club 4 THERESA ZANDlB Glee Club l,2,3 Student Council l,2,3 Class Officer l,2,5 Cheerleader 2,5,4 nYoung Barryu 3 nPhantom Tigern 4 KENNETH HARROP Chatter 5,4 Student Council 3 Basketball 2,3,4 Baseball 2,5,4 nYoung Barryn 3 Class Officer 5,4 Young Barryn Stage r ': W 1 x Q0 fi XQLCBYJC-Qypf W5 ZMM Q:-.ffl ff , Zqmfavfm N, vii-5gJj..EDfv 4 n JUNKDIQS x Y , . Class of 1944 Top Row ------ Dominic Zandigiaoomo, Raymond Stahl, Robert Corn, Frank Nimeth, Everett Tjelle. Second Row---Jane Frasoa, Robert Caise, Robert Kosher, LaVon DeVito, Mary'Mul1igan. ' Third Row ---- Rosemary McNett, Rosemary Shaunnessy,George Kaiser, Joseph Spiezio, Pauline Burton. Fourth Row---Barbara Kriz, Lois Jackson, Anna Mae Baber, Joie Leach, Mary Person. AV ',Class Officersh Top Row ------- Helen Kaiser, Donald Rynearson, John Nugent, Elea- nore Lestina, Harlan Hiles, Marilyn Plese. Middle Row ---- Joie Leach, Robert Caise, Frank Nimeth,LaVon DeVito Bottom Row----Lois Quayle, Betty Herman,-GlenHStarks,Kenneth Har- YOP o . S ,- ,gf .Y J Q, Lg yr , .,f 1 1 .ry J fe 3 it-u. 2 If af ,av- U ' Q 'tall 9: -3-C A a-c 3. 4 42 QC' ' ' I SOPHOMOIQE 5 Qgl QQ R ' ' -HRX Q -'7 , 7 . ,f-4:.',,3---'- H .fi? ' '. 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Second row, left to right: Kent Crouch, William Graham, Marie Vota, Edward Finger, John Pinnick, Dorothy Dillard, Edna Anderson. First row, left to right: LaVerne Armstrong, Lucille Speizio, Loretta Lippner, Helen Larkin, Mary Jean Patterson, Delores Dermott, Agnes Crater. A Class of l9L6 Top row, left to right: Eugene Geiss, Ronald Leffler, Otto Vei- gelt, Melvin Flint, Donald Larsen, William Shaunnessy, John Nugent. Fourth row, left to right: Barbara Hilton, Alice Ginter, Virginia Thomas, Frances Anderson, Lola Crater, Edna Mae Jones. Third row, left to right: Arlene Richmond, Frances Stasney, Bev- erly Strasser, Helen Kaiser, Elizabeth Smith, Janet Bray. Second row, left to right: Juliet Burton, John Walker, Donald Rynearson, Emil Knott, James Baber, Barbara Horn. First row, left to right: Barbara Nugent, Beverly Begler, Ruby Jean Crater, Eileen Windom, Joyce Starks, Rosemary Byron. O 065' A E9 ff NI +5 'ff' A Q 4., My Q I I Q.'l gm '. 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Third row, left to right: Rosemary Berta, Betty Shepherd, Don- ald Matone, Robert Caise, Donald Rynearson, Harlan Hiles, Mary Jean Patterson, Marguerite Sheets, Delores Dermott, Kent Crouch. Second row, left to right: Donald Sinkular, Glenn Starks, Will- iam Lahey, Josephine Pinnick, Jane Frasca, Lois Quayle, Janet Crater. First row, left to right: Rosemary Shaunnessy, LaVon DaVito, Lois Jackson, Betty Herman, Elaine Donna feditor-in-chiefl, Laura Larsen, Mrs. Binstock Cadvisorj, Joie Leach, Kenneth Harrop, Mary Mulligan. K 6 iii 1 .1 - , t- I sf is + f 3- Q nn ' W 1 ,, I K !,, Q 4 ,Q A CHATTER STAFF Editor-in-chief ---- 4 --------- -- ----------- -- ----------- E leine Donna , Assistants -------------------------- Laura Larsen, Betty Herman Production Editor- ------- -- ---------- - --------------- Kenneth Harrop Assistantsr--eb-M--Robert Corn, Joseph Speizio, Harry Gualandi Typists Editor- ------ 4-- ------------------------------ -Joie Leach Assistants ---- Mary Mulligan, Rosemary Shaunnessy, Lois Jackson ArtEmit0r--...f -------- - ----------------------------- Lavon DaVito Assistant--f ------- - -------------- - ----------- Pauline Burton News Editor -------- A ------------------------------------- L ois Quayle Assistants ----------------- Eleanore Lestina, Josephine Pinnick Mary Jean Patterson, Esther Mae McElroy Donald Matone, Kent Crouch, Janet Crater Girls' Activities Editor -------------------------------- Jane Frasca Assistants ---------------------- Anna Mae Baber, Rosemary Berta Marguerite Sheets, Delores Dermott Boys' Sports Editor- ----------------------------------- Glenn Starks Assistants- --------- William Lahey, Raymond Stahl, Robert Caise Feature Writers Editor --------------- - ------- ---- ---- John Cochrane Assistants ----- Betty Shepherd, Gladys LeRoy, Marguerite Sheets Circulation Editor ---------------------- a ----- - ----- Donald Sinkular Assistants ------------------- Harlan Hiles, Gertrude Scheibling M Donald Rynearson Top Row ---- GIRLS' GLEE CLUB -A. Ginter, J. Pinnick, L. Larsen, G. LeRoy, L. DeVito, M. Shank, M. Thomas, E. Lestina, P. Burton, G. Scheib- ling, R. Shaunnessy, M. Mulligan, E. Donna. Fourth Row--A. Richmond, B. Hilton, E. Jones, Helen Kaiser, Betty Shepherd, F. Anderson, V. Thomas, S. Kooe, L. Crater, L. Jackson, E. McElroy, B. Smith. Third Row---B. Horn, J. Bray, F. Stasney, R. McNett, R. Ruatto, T. Zandigiacomo, M. Plese, B. Herman, D. Rink, B. Kriz, B. Strassor, B. Begler, H. Larkin. Second Rowe-E. Anderson, D. Dillard, L. Armstrong, B. Nugent, JZ Starks, L. Lippner, L. Novy, L. Quayle, J. Burton, M. Sheets, J. Crater, A. Baber. Front Row---R. Byron, E. Window, D. Dermott, A. Crater, R. Crater, Back Row---- QL. Spiezio, R. Berta, M. J. Patterson, J. Leach, M. Vo- te, M. Person, J. Frasca. BOYS' GLEE CLUB E. Scott, E. Tjelle, H. Romines, R. Thomas, R. Corn, L. Fatheree, R. Caise. Front Row---E. Finger, B. Shaunnessy, J. Spiezio, Mrs. Lewis--dir- actor, G. Starks, D. Zandigiaoomo, K. Crouch. 050 V fix Y QJ 5 l'f 5, -2, '.z S Stprainf, left ts ri ht: Tr. Tucker Drew CDirectorJ, Eleanore Lestina, Lois Jackson, Mary Mulligan. Sitting, left to right: Mary Jean Patterson, Esther Mae McElroy Ellen Marie Shaunnessy, Harvey Novey, Lillian Novey, Jane Frasca, Joie Leach, Rosemary Shaunnessy, Jessie Shaunnessy. PLAY CAST Top row, left to right: Marie Vota, LaVoh DeVito, Marjorie Thomas, Joseph Speizio, Robert Corn, Everett Tjelle, Shirley Koca, Mary Mulligan, Joie Leach. Third row, left to right: Lois Quayle, Betty Shepherd, Rosemary Shaunnessy, Lois Jackson, James Nugent, Dorothy Rink, Janet Crater, Lucille Speizio, Edward Finger. Second row, left to right: Miss Reed fDirectorD, Esther Mae Mc- Elroy, Glenn Starks, Elaine Donna, Jane Frasca, Dominic Zandigiacomo. Sitting, left to right: Herman Romines, Theresa Zandigiacomo, Anna Mae Baber, John Pinnick Ckneelingl, Robert Caise, Betty Herman. ' Qi Artis: ALL SCHOOL CAST presents U P H A N T O M T I G E R Friday, Dec. L, l9A2 CHaRACTERS Erma Lowrie, the Heiress ------------- --- Peggy Van Ess, a friend ----------------- Evelyn Hale, Arthur's wife -------------- Mrs. Murdock, a servant ---- - ------------ Aunt Sylvia, an apparition- ------------- Aunt Sophia, Erma's aunt ---------------- Oswald Kerins, Lrma's cousin ------------ Arthur Hale, another cousin ------------- Sheriff Osgood, from the village -------- Macintosh, Erma's sweetheart ------------ Thompson, Arthur's helper --------------- Rumba, a negro ---- - --------------------- PRODUCTION STAFF Cha in-ng n-.........---....-.....-..- ..-. ..........-......--- Stage Managers- ------------ -- ---- ------- Electricians-- --------- - --------- - ------ Prompters ----------- - ------ - ---- -------- ll 8 p.m. ----------------Jane Frasca Theresa Zandigiacomo ---------------Betty Herman ...--...-.- ---1... ....--......- -.--.......-- .......-....... ......--.--...- ---------Elaine Donna --------Anna Mae Baber -Esther Mae McElroy -----Herman Romines --------Robert Caise ------Glenn Starks -------------John Cochrane -Dominic Zandigiacomo ----------John Pinnick ---------------James Nugent ----------------Robert Corn --------------Edward Finger Everett Tjelle --------Joseph Speizio -- ------ Marie Vota -----------Shirley Koca Property Managers ---------------------- -- ----------- ----Joie Leach Publicity Managers ------ - --------------- Ticket Managers --------------- --- ------ - --------Mary Mulligan -----------Janet Crater ---------Lois Quayle -- ------- ---Laura Larsen -----------Lois Jackson ------------Betty shepherd ---------Lillian Novy ----Rosemary Shaunnessy Costumes------- -------- ----------- ----------- Programs ---------- ---------------------- ----Marjorie Thomas ---------------LaVon Davito Reception ---------- -- ---------------- -- ----------- ---Dorothy Rink -aqua--awayn--a--.--n--.---qs-up.---,....------.. -Lucille Speizio Friday, May 14, 1943 Charles Hargrove ---- Pauline ------------- George Benford ------ Mrs. Kelso' ---------- Edith Hargrove ---- +- Benford Hargrove ---- THE ALL-SCHOOL CAST presents W V I C T O R Y H O M E N 8230 po me CHARACTERS :nn-Q on-nnunuanandccqnsun --Q---n--gn-Q-an-p-n-Q -Q -----. nn--- a--any--as-Q Tony Cravetti--------- ---- ---- ------ Gale Hargrove ---- fel Bob Cushing---ff---- Lola Cushing -------- Carl Fredericksff ---- - ---- Mrs. Harrigan-4 ----- Ann Linton------ej3- Stage Managers-- ---- Prompters ----------- Publicity Manager--- Typist ------ Director--- ----- Qqsun qouupuscqnpuuqqnnn- --naman -Qaeda-s ----- -annum PRODUCT ION STAFF' -------Harlan Hiles ---------Joie Leach -----Herman Romines Mary Jean Patterson ------Mary Mulligan -------James Nugent -------RobertfCaise ------LaUon UaVito ----Richard Jones -----Betty Shepherd ------John Cochrane -Esther Mae McElroy ---Eleanore Lostina -- -----Robert Corn ------ -- - ----- --------Everett Tjelle pnnqqunuunnnunq - announcers:-annn------.----nus Produced by special arrangement with The Northwestern Press Minneapolis, Minnesota -----Anna Mae Baber -------Shirley Koca -----1+-Jane Frasoa ---Rosemarie Ruatto ---------Marie Vota Gertrude Soheibling ----Lucille Speizio Rosemary Shaunnessy --------D. E. Lyons ASSEMBLY Left row, front to back: B. Nugent, E. Windom, B. Begler, E. Jones. Second row, front to back: J. Strrks, R. Byron, A. Ginter, J. Bray, L. Crater, B. Strasser, D. Larsen, L. Lippner, E. Finger, R. Leffner. Third row, front to back: G. LeRoy, R. McNett, J. Burton, M. Shenk, B. Shepherd, F. Stiuucy, H. Kaiser, G. Scheibling, B. Horn, W. Graham, E. Geiss, D. Matonc. Fourth row, front to back: E. Scott, V. Tho au, M. Thonns, D. Rink, E. Lcstinn, R. Bartz, L. Speizio, S. Koca, R. Ruatto, L. Novy, A. Richmond, M. Mulligan, M. Flint, R. Stanl, O. Veigelt. Fifth row, front to back: Laura Larsen, E. Smith, M. Pattorson, E. McElroy, M. Vota, H. Larkin, B. Hilton, A. Bnncr, R. Shaunnessy, L. D:Vito, J. Leacn, P. Burton, F. Nimsth, F. Stipla, E. Knott. Sixth row, front to back: K. Crouch, L. Armstrong, M. Shoots, A. Crzter, D. Dillard, J. Finnish, L. Jackson, F. Anderson, J. Crater, B. Her an, J. Ch-ulocka, R. Kas er, A. Rossi. Seventh row, front to back: E. Tgelle, J. Crater, L. Quayle, D. Dcrmott, M. Parson, E. Anderson, B. Kri , E. Donna, T. Zandigiacomo. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Binstock, Misa Reed, Mr. Smith. 4, J I ' l 4' 4,05 53:55 - ., Vlzah-1 , -.4253-if -. ' ' v TF' f'- ' .,Mf'fr'2 ' v L , A , '1fz'f?...Lf.11i:wm .'f1M7 Mf ' . , . .H - -'X' W I. ..L..1.,--1 1 4 . -:-:-. . - -.: .f2f.ftfIf.. , :Q ii ng., 4-1 15:1 .-12 k-.l:1:- rn-f-1-I-'Wf'E2'1 5121 .J f:T:I,.. :tg ri-:Tn 'liz' ' -J- 1 -,Emi I W' K .f:'LA' ::' 35 3:11-.,' J s ' 4'.L' T: .1-qw-.-5512? - --rn-.-.1-.-I-5? ,g-A--......'. 1-...- u -- -...uh X in . . . . . ,fgggvl-A-I. . 1'. .1 mln . A n . . . --... - -a. - .,.,. :.:.g,. -n... x an. . ,- '..-...- V ,J .1-I-Maw - 1-fi.: ,- A-t..' .... ' BASKETBALL SQUAD Top row, left to right: John Pinniok, John Nugent, Donald sinkular, Raymond Kasher QManagersj, Donald Rynearson, Jack Walker. Second row, left to right:'William-Shaunnessy, James Nugent, Herman Romines, Lewis Fatheree, Robert Caise, Donald McCoy, Vernon McCoy, Harlan Hiles, J. E. Smith fCoaohJ. Bottom row, left to right: Joseph Speizio, William Lahey, Gordon Flint, Ralph Thomas, Robert Corn, Kenneth Harrop, Dominic Zan- die, Glenn Starks. BASEBALL SQUAD Top row, left to right: J. E. Smith CCoaohJ, Jack Nugent, Dominic Zandie, Joseph Speizio, Robert Caise, Harlan Hiles. Bottom row, left to right: Donald Sinkular CManagerQ, Robert Kashen James Nugent, William Lahey, Everett Tjelle, Kenneth Harrop, Glenn Starks, Raymond Kasher fManagerD. ' -. IN px fi M 43 GQGG C9 J x, 1, 9-P' cy kv QA-cus! R is 239' 'bo' 11 'f - L Q 1? It Q A 1 K ls' 'll ,gg THE ATHLETIC SEASON OF 1942-45 The basketball season was a very interesting one in both the Northeastern and Little Five Conferences. The Northeastern early developed into a four team race featuring Marseilles, the eventual winner, Morris, Gardner, and Braidwood. The standings were as follows, Qfirg Hg-ri Lost 1. Marseilles ll 2 2. Gardner 10 3 3. Morris lO 3 4. Braidwood 109 4 5. Wilmington 7 7 6. Seneca 5 7 7. Dwight 2 5 8. Coal City 3 11 9. Mazen O 13 The Little Five Conference was a tight race between Gardner and Braidwood, and the final standing saw both tie for the champ- ionship with eight wins and two losses. Trophies were awarded to both winners as oo-champions. Team H22 Lost 1. Braidwood 8 2 2. Gardner 8 2 5. Wilmington 5 5 4. Seneca 5 5 5. Coal City 5 7 6. Mazen O 10 The Reed Custer boys started out all night in the Northeastern Tournament at Morris by knocking off Gardner, one of the favorites, but succumbed to Morris, the winner of the tournament, in the semi- finals. In the regional Tournament at Dwight Braidwood lost a heartbreaking one point decision to Gardner, the team which went on to win the tournament. SCHEDULE ' A-Team B-Team R . c '. 'o . R. cT 9E2 . 1. Minooka 35 E5 29 5 2. Marseilles 31 29 17 Z1 fContinuedJ A-Team B-Team Roco Recs 5. Dwight 28 19 4. St. Paul C0delll 26 55 21 16 5. Wilmington 50 52 16 27 6. Seneca 41 27 7. Morris 35 41 8. Coal City 55 55 28 19 9. Northeastern Tourney Gardner 29 25 Morris 55 41 T Dwight 21 35 10. Seneca 41 20 ll. Maxon 55 21 13. Wilmington 40 51 24 29 15. Gardner 15 50 17 20 14. Mazen 55 14 15. Marseilles U 54 42 16. Coal City 45 54 28 55 17. Gardner 55 26 22 17 18. Regional Tourney Reddiok 58 31 X Gardner 50 51 The Reed Custer varsity ended its season with a record of 14 victories against 8 defeats against all competition. The WBN team played only a few games because of the transportation difficulties, and no conferences standings were kept. The summary of those played showed 4 wins and 5 losses. Letters were won byg Gordon Flint, William Lahey, Kenneth Harrop--Seniorsg Robert Corn, Dominic Zandi, Robert Caise,Joseph Speizio, John Cochrane--Juniors, Ralph Thomas, Lewis Fatheree-- Sophomores. Cheerleaders were Theresa Zandi--varsityg Jane Frasca --Juniorg Dolores Dermott--Sophomore. The Baseball competition in both conferences was suspended because of the transportation problem. A few games were played with nearby schools. Lack of players, however, made it difficult to put a winning combination on the field. Letters were won by: Ray Kasher, James Nugent, Kenneth Harrop, Melvin Frost, William Lahey, Glenn Starks--Seniors, Robert Caise, Robert Kasher, John Cochrane, Dominic Zandi, Joseph Speiziq Everett Tjelle--Juniorsg Richard Jones, Harlan Hiles, Harry Gualandi--Sophonwresg Jack Nugent, Donald Rynearson--Freshmen. ,. -a-..,!. Yffjfdfif' f eff ga? Sept Sept 0 O Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov 0 Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. 2 Nov.2 Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. CALENDAR OF EVENTS School starts. Class officers were elected. Braidwood metered to Coal City and suffered defeat. Coach attended Little Five Conference Meeting in Coal City. R-C turns tables on Coal City defeating them 5-4. Students of Reed-Custer rejoiced-Will County Institute. Wilmington conquered R-C. Chatter Staff' Members were selected--Elaine Donna e- lected Editorg The Scrap Drive was also held. Junior class selected their rings and pins. Six weeks exams. Six weeks examsg Sophomores had fun at a gym party. North Eastern Division of Education at Aurora. Seniors enjoyed a gym party. Everyone looked especially nice--reason-pictures were taken. The Freshmen enjoyed their first party in R-C Gym, Hurray! No schoolg High School Conference in Champaign All school play practice began. American Legion held Armistice Day Program in R-C Gym. Memorial for men in armed forces was dedicated. The name was submitted by Barbara Nugent who acted as Queen and John Cochrane represented nUncle 5amN. Will County Nurse visited R-C. Basketball Season startsg lst game was played with Mi- nooka. R-C won with a score of Z4-14. Conference meeting held in Mazen. Marseilles was defeated by R-C with a score of 51-29. Librarian Club was elected. Second six-weeks exams. Thanksgiving vacation. Because of a disasterous fire the Basket ball game with St. Paul, Odell was postponed from Nov. 13 to Nov. 27. St. Paul won over R-C by a score of 35 to 26. All school play hThe Phantom Tigern was presentodg Nbs. J. Earl Smith substituted for Mrs. Binstock. Wedding Bells rang out for Mrs. Binstock,formerly, Miss Rossell. J Mr. Blatnik, a former teacher of Reed-Custer substitut- ed for Mrs. Binstock. Dedication to Pearl Harbor g Mrs. J. Earl 5mith substi- tuted for Mrs. Lyons, who was also married. R-C lost to Wilmington, score of which was 32-50. Senior girls defeated Junior girls in a game of basket- ball with a score of 19-5. Dec ll Dec lu Dec. 15 Dec 18 Dec 2 23 Dec .Bu Jan. 1 Jan A Jan 8 Jan.ll-lu Jan 15 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan. 25 Jan 29 Feb 2 Feb 5 Feb ll Feb 12 R-C toured to Seneca and defeated them with a score of Al-27. P.T.A. program was held in gym. A group of RPC girls participated in the programg Frances Calhoun's hearty laugh was no longer heard in Reed-Custer as she se- cured a position at the Northern Illinois Coal Corp- oration as secretary. Game with Morris--RPC was defeated L3-35. Coal City was defeated on R-C's floor 35-33. 'Several t Reed-Custer students registered for the 18- 19 year old draft. The Sub-Debs of R-C gave a Christmas dance at the K-C Hall. The students of R-C rejoiced for the starting of the Christmas vacation. Christmas vacation started. New Years Day---morning after the night before. Classes were resumed at R-C. North Eastern Conference held in Morris. Morris be- ing the victor. Shirley Koca won the free throw championship. Girls' kick ball tournament---sophomores were victori- ous. Seneca met another defeat Ll-20. No school--too cold. The juniors right hands were seen more this day--why?- they received their ringsg Gardner walloped RPC by a score of 30-13. Mazon received a trimming with a score of 55-21. Miss Schoenfield spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Smith. Mr. Smith presented historic pictures to assembly. Semester Examsg 25--Harold Burke, former student of RfC was operated on for appendicitis. Registration for second semesterg R-C beat Wilmington LO-31. New schedule began. It originated a detension period. Mrs. Lyon's sister visited school. She came from Pittsfield high schoolg Mazon went home badly defeat- ed by a score of 55-ln. Valentines were the scene of beauty at R-C on this day. Seniors contributed their valentine money to the Red Cross for overseas kitsg R-C toured to Marseilles and was defeated Ll-35. Celebrated in observance with Abraham Lincoln's birth- day. C . 1 5 1 Feb. 12 Feb. 16 Feb. 22 Feb.23-26 March 2-5 March ll Mar e March 12 March 17 March 19 April 2 April 7 April 12 April 17 April 22 April 25 April 24 April 25 April 50 May 7 May 10 May 14 May 17 May 18 May 24-25 May 50 may 51 Catherine Higgins '40 was chosen by her associates workers of Elwood Ordance Plant as their representa- tive to receive the Army-Navy NEW pin awarded during the ceremonies held on this day. Coal City was defeated on their own floor by R-C, 43-34. Washington's Birthdayg History was stricken with a sore knee for about a week. Food Rationing. The Regional tournament of which Gardner proved the victors. A plan was introduced to the seniors by Mr. Smith Hr boys 17 to 20, who want to become Naval Officers. Six-weeks exams were held. Senior party. St. Patrick's Day and the Wearing of the Green. Junior party. Sophomore partyg Army-Navy Test was taken by Will- iam Lahey and James Nugent. Tuberculosis pictures were shown to student body. The Band under the direction of Mr. Tucker Drew played for the P.T.A. meeting. The P.T.A. present- ed a play entitled nFun on the Podunk Limited.N A good time was had by all at the Junior-Senior Prom. A card party was held in the gym for the benefit of The Denier Letterman. Easter vacation began on Good Friday. Senior girls took the Civil Service Test. Easter parade. The freshmen had a class party in the gym. Step-up-day was held for eighth graders. P.T.A. mst to honor the high school and grade school graduates. nVictory Hcmen and all school play was given in the gym, later the Victory Queen was crowned. Tuberculosis tests were given. The Student Council elected class officers. The final testing of the R-C students knowledge. Senior Baccalaureate was held in the gym. Commencement. 9 S ',ik ' x T ! N. 1 ...... 4 - - x 'T-,H - ' ,, -5921, 94' wrf? , '-ME! ba , 'W -1 I ! qxltiegaixv,-3. I, QQ-F T . 13' ' X f I' --5 l! ' 1 '1. M V11 - 2 .-, . y I L , S .- v' ' Pr' . I -f Mis'-L ' .,- 'wzfaw 'L 1 1 nv J , l -.. b . 6 M 'Q' ' I. .sv 1, - ' J Q qi. , X gc snag, . m ' 1 53 Cz w ' FAREWELL T0 SENIORS To the members of the graduating class of 1943 we extend our best wishes for success in your chosen careers. Your life in school has had its ups and downs but re- presents, for the most part, a part of your life which you will always treasure. If our efforts in presenting this yearbook will give you pleasant remembrances in the years to come, we shall be repaid for our humble labors. we sincerely hope that your associations with us in the many days spent at Reed Custer High School will not be for- gotten, and that nyour ladders will grow even higher us you climb. SN was 9 'g gf fy X fm P 2 W lk?Qzff'g4vAi?Z f M14 AUTGG RAP?-15 ffl' Y:f,i'fw Mi 1' ,X if y- .-NZHX W I S iNj J!',QiNg L?'f!:7 N 'H '- iii' . ' 'Wx' 4 'assi Mfjftem V'