Ridgefarm High School - Bulldog Totem Yearbook (Ridge Farm, IL)

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Sophomores FIRST ROW: I. Gardner, S. Loop. D. Mendenhall, E. Downa, C. Land, D. Speaard. SECOND ROW; M. Strubinger, J. Whltamore, D. Milia, R. Callahan, P. Elite, L. Walthall. THIRD ROW: J. Morton, D. Ellla, W. Lewie, E. Chew. Mr. Stinea. FOURTH ROW: Mra. Fowler. G. Strohl. D. Baker. N. Roaa. PRESIDENT-Gerald Strohl VICE-PRESIDENT-Donna Spesard SECRETARY-TREASURER-Janina Whitamore STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE-Carolyn Land SPONSORS-Mr. Stines, Mrs. Fowler The Sophomores began the year with nineteen members, ten boys and nine girls. Carolyn Land was chosen to represent her class on the Student Council. Donna Mendenhall and Carolyn Land represented their class in the tryouts for cheerleaders. One outstanding project for the year was a square dance. It was held on October 22, 1949, in the Township Building, with the Henderson Brothers providing the music and Jack McCool acting as caller. Everyone reported an enjoyable evening. Like other classes the Sophomores held bake sales dnd had various other money making projects to help increase their treasury. 23

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SCATEO: Weill, B. Hackler, M. Henderson, Gene Chandler, Mills, Miller, Weir. STANDING: Mrs. Fowler, D. Hackler, Tucker, P. Farris, Dillon, J. Henderson, Callahan, Co . Junior Play DICTATOR DAD The Juniors under the direction of Mrs. Fowler presented the comedy, Dictator Dad , on two nights. The action took place in the living room of the Farnham home in a small city in the Middle West. Gene Chandler played Peter Farnham, a dreamer and inventor. Marilyn Henderson played the part of his wife and most ardent admirer. Phyllis Miller acted Aunt Gertrude Asbury, Mrs. Farnham’s sharp-tongued sister. The Farnham' daughter, Julie, was played one night by Shirley Mills and the next by Betty Weir. Paul Hudson, Julie’s boy friend, was played by Jim Henderson. Mary June Weiss took the part of Louise Bates, Richie's lady love. Phillip Farris was the shrewd businessman, Henry Adler, who cheated Peter Farnham out of one of his inventions. Visiting the Farnhams with Mr. Henry Adler were his wife, Minnie Adler (Sue Tucker) and his nephew, George Adler (Don Hackler). George Adler’s girl friend, Gwen Marshall of the socially elite, was Janet Callahan in one presentation and Faye Cox in the next. Charles Dillon played the part of the businessman, Mr. Watson 22

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Freshmen FIRST ROW; S. Humrichouae, J. Hester, H. Henderson, S. Moore, M. Freeman, P. Shields. SECOND ROW; D. Jackson, J. Williams, J. Kennerly, V. Kunkle, N. Maxwell. L. Rumple. THIRD ROW: W. Lewis. W. Richards. D. Baird. W. Flnchum. R. Dillman, F. Wheeler. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Williams. P. Weiss, C. MiUs, O. Ross. Mr. Seigworth. PRESIDENT-Jo Ann Hester VICE-PRESIDENT -Helen Henderson SECRETARY -TREASURER-Jackie Williams STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE-Ronnie Dillman REPORTER-Paul Weiss SPONSORS-Mr. Seigworth, Mr. Williams In the fall of 1949, a tribe of twenty-two green but ambitious Freshmen climbed the steps of R.T.H.S. There were nine boys and thirteen girls. They were made full fledged Freshmen when the initiation was held in the form of a party and every Freshman was required to do some silly trick or just anything for a laugh. Everyone had fun, including the Freshmen who proved to be very good sports about it. The final part of the initiation was their performance in special costume at the half of the Homecoming Game. 24