River Forest High School - Ingot Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1962 volume:

River Forest High School Hobart , Indiana Volume III “Our Melting Pot of Knowledge” Contents I. ADMINISTRATION IV. ORGANIZATIONS II. FACULTY V. ACTIVITIES III. CLASSES VI. ATHLETICS Foreword Steel — the backbone of the nation. Without it, buildings eventually crumble and bridges collapse. Steel is strength, austere and unyielding. True, it can be shaped to a desired position, but once hardened, its characteristics are forever embedded in its sphinx-like structure. Nevertheless, the permanence of a nation is not determined by the structure of its buildings or the stability of its bridges; rather, it is determined by the strong and true, steel-like characteristics of its young people. These young people must be as solid as steel — human steel — never succumbing to wrong, but constantly doing what is right. Thus River Forest High School can be consid- ered a “melting pot of knowledge” of “human steel” production. In a four-year process, this “melt- ing pot of knowledge” transforms comparatively “raw material” into refined River Forest Ingots. Those in charge of production are the faculty and administration. The teachers light the “fires” of learning in the classrooms and “ladle” in the “loads” of information needed for the Ingots to absorb. Through constant testing, ' the Ingots are yielded to proper “consistency.” The administration is always searching for ways of i mproving produc- tion. Many elements go into the making of an Ingot. Learning is the primary element, which serves to purge out impurities and strengthen an Ingot’s mind. Athletics “charge” him with spirit and unite him with fellow Ingots in solid support of his team. Clubs rehearse the Ingot in the part that he must later play in life, that of a steel beam supporting only a fraction of the responsibilities and problems of society. Citizenship is embedded in an Ingot’s character by good example and guidance. These things all go into the make-up of an Ingot, and they all take careful planning. Culminating the four-year “processing” period, is graduation. The “raw material” will emerge as full-fledged Ingots, “tempered” to yield the best in service, strength, and wear. They have a great heritage to maintain, for they are “human steel,” River Forest Ingots. 3 INGOT STAFF After many hours of hard work, our staff has completed the third Annual Ingot. The Ingot staff hopes you will enjoy it. We are: (seated) Diane Guy, Activities Editor; Jean O’Connell, Editor-in-Chief; Sandra Godsey, Busi- ness Manager; Edd Lemons, Co-editor; and Tony Valovich, Advertising Manager. (Standing) Lewis Sink, Sports Editor; Jerry Ballog, Photographer; Harvey Dickson, Art Editor; Cindy Holder, Senior Editor; Mary Ann Gorin- cen, Clubs Editor; Jane Guy, Ike Singleton, Assistant Sports Editor; and Pat Gill, Circulation Manager. Administration Our principals and faculty work hand in hand to improve methods of Ingot production Mr. William H. Green , Hobart Township Trustee 6 Mr. Edward B. Weisse Carnegie of Ingot Production Constantly working to improve River Forest is our Principal, Mr. Edward B. Weisse. 7 The principals of Hobart Township Schools, all young and aggressive men, strengthen the bond of unity and cooperation in our school system. They are, from left to right: Mr. Robert Wainscott, assistant principal of River Forest High School; Mr. Ronald Rife, principal of John Ivan Meister School; Mr. Kevin Grindlay, principal of Henry S. Evans School; Mr. Edward B. Weisse, principal of River Forest High School (seated), Mr. Richard Abel, principal of River Forest Junior High; Mr. Frank Knight, principal of River Forest Elementary. MR. ROBERT WAINSCOTT, Assistant principal and Guidance Director, has performed innumerable serv- ices for our students, ranging from class scheduling to student guidance. 8 MRS. WANITA BAILEY, Guidance Counselor, has done much to aid River Forest students at home and at school. Supervising College Day and Night, finding employment for graduates, and counseling students with home and school problems are only a few of the many services she performs for our school. Co-ordinators Keep the Wheels Turning MRS. FRANCES SCHEUER, secretary to Mr. Weisse. MRS. ELEANOR KEKELIK, school treasurer. Upon the shoulders of our school secretaries and treasurer rests a great deal of responsibility. They are “buffers-extraordinaire” since pressures are put upon them to get things done. Without the daily tasks they perform, River Forest would not be able to exist; they keep our school running smoothly. The issuing of school lunch tickets, recording all school organizational accounts, and all other forms of bookkeeping are only a few of the duties per- formed by our treasurer. Our secretaries answer phone calls, greet guests, aid students, send letters, and execute numerous other school tasks. The students of River Forest have a great deal to be proud of in their diligent secretarial staff. MISS CAROLE DZIUBLA, sec- retary to Miss Harrison, and MISS DORIS BURKS, secretary to Mrs. Bailey. They Perfect Our Formula There would be little beau- ty in life without good food and clean shelter. Our cafe- teria workers and janitors provide us with these neces- sities. Can you imagine a sturdy Ingot without good food? Steel is fine and solid because of the healthy ele- ments put into it. As good steel cannot be made in dirty open hearths, Ingots cannot be taught in untidy class- rooms. Our cafeteria staff and janitors perfect the In- got formula. Pictured here are the custodians. They are: Mr. Peter Pall, Mrs. Margaret Wozniak, Mrs. Ines Sheppard, Mrs. Grace Kenney, and Mr. Richard Baker. All this and good food, too! Our cafeteria workers are: Mrs. Garland, Mrs. Magnuson, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Isakson, Mrs. Matheny, Mrs. McKee, Mrs. Beagley. 10 MR. GENE ADAMCZYK “How about a little balalaika music?” Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana, Penna. — B.S. Music Education; Northwestern University Russian MR. CHARLES J. BENCIE “I play basketball, too.” Michigan State University — B.S. in Education Health and Safety, Science MR. ALFRED R. BROMBERG “What, me worry?” Valparaiso University — B.A. ; Indiana University Extension Physical Education, Health, General Business, Business English MRS. L. JAYNE BROOK “Think I’m kidding you, huh? New York State Teachers College — B.S. in Commerce Bookkeeping, Typing, Salesmanship and Retailing, Book store, Gen. Business 12 MR. REX L. BROWN “No Northwestern University — B.M. Ball State College — M.M. Universite de Lyon, Lyon, France Concert Choir, Choir Ensemble MR. JAMES D. BRUTON “Results, not excuses Coe-Cedar Rapids, Iowa — B.M. VanderCook College of Music — M.M. High School Band MR. BUELL E. CRUM “What’s your problem?” Ball State — B.S. Butler — M.S. Dean, Advanced Algebra MRS. MARY ECONOMOU “Oh, dear Purdue — B.S. Math, Social Studies 13 MISS HAZEL ECKELS “Let’s watch those needles, girls!” % Indiana State Teachers College — B.S.; Indiana University; University of Colorado Home Economics MR. HENRY H. GREISCHAR “A little more quiet, now!’’ St. Mary’s College, Winona, Minnesota — B.A.; University of Wisconsin — M.A. Science MISS M. HAZEL HARRISON “Remember, this is a library!” Western College, Oxford, Ohio — B.A. Librarian MR. ROBERT W. HENDERSON “Has anyone got any money today for projects?” Ball State Teachers College — B.S. in Education Wood Shop 14 MR. PAUL E. JACKSON “Hard work builds men.” Purdue University — B.S. Industrial Arts MR. ANTHONY L. KOSS “Let’s be quiet for jive minutes.” East Illinois State Teachers College — B.S. ; Art Institute of Chicago Art MR. JAMES KRISTOFF “Character is higher than intellect.” Roosevelt University — B.A., M.A.; Indiana University, Val- paraiso University History, English MRS. LAURA E. LANGLEY “I’m only sixteen!” Indiana University — B.A., M.A. Typing, Shorthand 15 MISS ELIZABETH LEAIRD “Translate it, if you can.” Ball State — B.S.; University of Denver; Colorado State College Shorthand, Typing MR. JAMES LIEGEL “God helps those who help themselves.” University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin State and School of Technology — B.S. History, Social Studies, and English MRS. EVELYN LINDSEY “Every individual is worth something to the society in which he lives.” Western Ky. State College; Indiana University English MR. WILBERT LOGAN “That ' s our kind of trophy.” Purdue — Bachelor of P.E. Physical Education 16 MISS BETTY MAJOR “This isn’t my voluntary class.” Indiana University — B.S., M.S. English, History r MISS JoANNE McCORD “Let’s have a little quiz now.” Indiana State Teachers College — B.S. Mathematics, English MR. MILLARD N. McCUBBINS MR. GARVIN W. McDANIEL “Time is our most important possession. “Learning is our constant endeavor.” Indiana Central College; Butler University — B.A. Indiana State Teachers College — B.S. Latin, English Print Shop 17 MR. JOHN E. NEWTON “For crying out loud!” Kansas State Teachers College — B.S. in Education Physical Education MISS JOANN M. OLSON “Shh!” Indiana University — B.S. Physical Education MRS. WILMA E. RACOSKY “ Forward ever, backward never.” Indiana State Teachers College — B.S. Horae Economics MRS. JULIA KAY ROSENTHAL “Quiet down!” Valparaiso University — B.A. English, Mathematics 18 MR. JAMES F. ROSS “Cleanup at the end of each hour. Indiana State Teachers College — B.S. Machineshop MR. M. E. SATTERFIELD “Write those themes.” Rail State Teachers College — B.S. English, School Publications MR. ROBERT W. SCOBEY “1C hew! I’m beat. These crazy women drivers.” Purdue University — B.S. Health and Safety, Driver Education MRS. VIOLA SODERSTROM. “The bell is for the teacher, not for the pupils.” University of Chicago — Ph.B.; DePaul University — M.A. English 19 MR. PETER STERLING “Who talks during tests?” University of New Mexico — B.A. Civics, Junior High Mathematics MR. EARL STUDTMANN “Now, kiddies. Surely you must know what this is.” University of Chicago — B.S. Biology MR. THOMAS A. SZYMCZAK “ always say success is 1 10 inspiration and 9 10 perspiration.” Ball State — B.S. Industrial Arts MR. R. A. WATSON “dComprende usted espahol?” Indiana State University — B.A. Spanish, French, and Latin Mexico City College, Summer School Spanish, French 20 MR. KEITH L. WARNER “Time will pass, will you?” Ball State Teachers College — B.S. ; Northwestern Univer- sity; DePaul University Mathematics MISS MARY ANN WEEKS “Young lady, be careful while dropping dishes.” Indiana State Teachers College — B.S. Home Economics MRS. SANDRA WEINBERG “You’re getting too noisy.” University of Michigan — B.A. English MRS. MARTHA S. WILLING “Do you know that you’re being rude? Ball State Teachers College — B.A. Chemistry and Geometry 21 MR. HENRY WOESSNER “A firm believer in parliamentary procedure” University of Michigan — A.B. Loyola University — M.Ed. Math, Science MR. BENJAMIN ZALAS “Smile, and the world smiles with you.” Ball State Teachers College — B.S., Business Education; B.S. Physical Education, Indiana University Athletic Director, Typing, Business Law 22 About to leave the scene are Senior class officers: Terry Edgington, Secretary (driving); Bill Lute, President. Back seat: Ike Singleton, Vice-president; Tony Valovich, Treasurer. Seniors — Processed Ingots Our goal is in sight! On May 28, we will bid our last farewell to River Forest and go forward as solid, refined Ingots, ready to be cast into the professional molds of the world. We have tapped the classrooms and library in our quest for knowledge and we will radiate the effects of our search in future endeavors. Shakespeare once called life a “brief candle,” but there will never be an end to Ingot generations who will always glow and burn brightly for RF. Memories will also be engraved in our hearts and we Seniors hope that when the other classes think over some of the events of the past year, — the taffy apple sales, the Valentine hearts, the concession stand at the carnival, and the Turn-about Dance, they’ll remember the class of ’62. MR. PETER STERLING Sponsor HaKv, 23 LEE ROY ALLEN “A boy who has everything ! ” General Intramurals 1; Band 2; Football 1; Thespians 3. LEONA “LEE” BACON “A real true blonde!” General Intramurals 1, 4; G.A.A. 1; Booster 2; F.B.L.A. 4; Thespians 3; B.U.A.G. 4. JERRY BALLOG “He’s everyone’s special friend ! ” General Student Council 1; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; In- tramurals 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Jour- nalism Club 3, 4; Booster Club 4; Melting Pot Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; School Photography 3, 4. SHARON LEE BARNEY “Nursing is her goal!” Academic G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; F.T.A. 3; Volunteer Nursing 3, 4; Latin Club 3. LARRY W. BAXTER “A sports enthusiast!” General Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4. ROBERTA “BOBBIE” BEAGLEY “I suggest you read Robert’s Rules of Order!” Academic Student Council 1, 2, 4 (Vice-president 2, Presi- dent 4); Intramurals 1, 2; B.U.A.G. 4; Girls’ State 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Russian Club 4. DOROTHY “SODA” BENKA “Always laughing, always gay, always there with something to say!” Commercial Intramurals 4; G.A.A. 3; F.T.A. 3; Booster 3, 4; Thespians 3; B.U.A.G. 4; Prom Committee 3. BARBARA BETZ “She is a real athlete!” Commercial Intramurals 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 I President 3); Booster Club 1 ; B.U.A.G. 4. Have Yo-Yo, Will Travel How do S e n i o r s unwind after a hard day at school? By winding their yo-yos, of course ! But we would like to stress that this little method of “re- leasing tension” is purely extracurricu- lar. Admiring the skills of their fellow classmates are, from left to right, Jean O’Connell, Tony Valovich, Mary Ann Gorincen, Krist Nol- cheff, and Beverly Evanoff. 25 CAROLYN “BERKY” BJERKNESS “She’ll make a fine gym teacher someday.” General G.A.A. 3, 4; Booster Club 3; B.U.A.G. 4 (Vice- president 4). LINDA BLANEY “Laughable, mischievous Linda!” Commercial Intramurals 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 3, 4 (President 4); Booster Club 3; F.B.L.A. 3; B.U.A.G. 4. JINNY “JIN” BOND “Everything is happy and gay ! ” Academic Student Council 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Secretary 3, 4); Booster Club 1; F.B.L.A. 3; B.U.A.G. 4. SUSAN BRISHKY “I’m innocent!” Commercial Intramurals 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Vice-presi- dent 3, 4) ; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. 26 ANNIE L. BROWN “Full of ambition!” Commercial B.U.A.G. 4; Intramurals 4. JERRY BRYAN “A REAL hep cat!” Industrial A rts BILL CARPENTER “A guy who has those eyes!” Academic Choir 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JEAN “BONSA” COGLEY “Candy kisses and all that!” Commercial Cheerleader 1; G.A.A. 2; Student Council 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Booster Club 1, 2; B.U.A.G. 4; Thespians 3. LINDA COLLINS “I’m all for it!” General B.U.A.G. 4. CAROLYN “CORNS” CORNET “Big things come in small packages!” Commercial Library Club 4; Choir 3, 4; Office Practice 4; Thespians 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Court 4. JOHN CUNNINGHAM “Blow, man, blow!” General Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Pep Band 4. CAROL “JASPER” CURTIS “A serious girl!” Academic Intramurals 1, 4; G.A.A. 1, 4; Science Club 3, 4 (Vice-president 3, President 4). 27 BERNARDO DEL VALLE “A real quiet guy!” Industrial Arts DAVID DOTSON “I’m always good!” Industrial Intramurals 2; Graphic Arts 2, 3, 4. DENNY B. DWIGHT “He’s good in physics.” Industrial A rts CAROLINE A. “PINKY” DUARTE “No, I’m not really pink!” General G.A.A. 4; F.B.L.A. 3; Y.F.C. 3; Choir 3, 4. TERRY “W. T.” EDGINGTON “No one can ride my horse but me!” Academic Class Officer (2 — Vice-president, 3 — Secretary, Senior Class Secretary); Intramurals 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 — Co-captain; Let- termen’s Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-president 4) ; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4. BEVERLY “DIMPLES” EVANOFF “They only show when I smile!” Commercial G.A.A. 1; F.B.L.A. 4 (Vice-president 4). 28 RONALD R. FISHER “Red on the head ! ” Industrial A rts SANDRA “SKEETER” FISHER “Dreams, dreams, dreams!” General Booster 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Seniors Sell Taffy Apples To increase the amount of rev- enue in their depleted treas- ury, the Senior class sold taffy apples during the lunch pe- riod. Pictured here are Senior “taffy ap- ple lovers.” They are, from left to right, Terry Ed- gington, Janice Looney, Ruth Knopic, Richard Johansen, Jinny Bond, Donna Flores, Vaughn Phelps, Kathy Schrader, Nancy Vorkapich, and Sue McDaniel. 29 CARL “SONNY” FLECK “Little Indian Boy” Academic Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter- men’s Club 3, 4; Science Club 4; Football 2, 3; Basketball 2; A.V. Club 3; Track 3, 4; Latin Club 3. DONNA “FLOWERS” FLORES “A little girl, lots of sweetness, and loads of personality!” Academic Cheerleader 3, 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4; In- tramurals 1, 2, 4; G.A.A. 1, 3, 4; Booster 2, 3, 4; B.U.A.G. 4; Mardi Gras Queen 3. RON FREEMAN “Track is his forte!” General Choir 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. DENNIS FUREST “He’s real shy?” General Intramurals 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Football 4; Track 3, 4. GAYLE “TIGER” GALLOWAY “Monkeys don’t have anything on me. I’m crazy too!” General G.A.A. 1, 4; Booster Club 1, 4; Library Club 3 (Vice-president 3) ; Melting Pot Staff 2, 3, 4 (Co-Editor 3, Editor 4). MIKE GANT “Just give me a guitar!” Industrial Arts A.V. Club 3. 30 FORREST “BUD” GARLAND “The Great Thinker” T e clinical Student Council 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Se nate Page 1; Football 1, 3; Track I, 2, 3. NORMAN “NORMS” GAULT “I’m not crazy, everybody else is!” General Y.F.C. 3. MORRIS “BUTCH” GIBBONS “I’ll never pass Civics!” General Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Y.F.C. 3, 4; Journalism 4; Melting Pot Staff 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 2. PAT GILL “Good qualities need no advertising!” Academic Yearbook Staff 4 (Circulation Manager); F.T.A. 3; Honor Society 4; Y.F.C. 3, 4 (President 3, 4); Office Practice 4; Melting Pot Staff 4. EDWARD “CORKY” GILLILAND “Girls, girls, girls!” Industrial SANDRA “SCOTCH” GODSEY “Happy-go-lucky me!” Academic Student Council 4 (Reporter-Historian 4); Year- book Staff 4 (Business Manager); Intramurals 1, 2, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (President 2); Honor Society 3, 4; Melting Pot Staff 4; Prom Committee 3. MARY ANN “MAGGIE” GORINCEN “There is always something interesting in life!” Commercial Class Officer (Secretary 2); G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Melting Pot Staff (Business Manager 4). LEON “GUMI” GUMULAUSKI “I never let books interfere with my edu- cation!” Academic Student Council 2, 4; Lettermen’s 2, 3, 4 (Sec- retary 4); Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. JIM R. GUNDERSON “The only fault in being tall, if you trip it’s a long fall!” Academic Great Books Club 4; Science Club 3, 4; Latin Club 3. DIANE “LIL DI” GUY “Sweet, that’s me!” Academic Student Council 2, 3, 4 (Vice-president 4) ; Year- book Staff 4 (Social Editor 4); Booster Club 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Thespians 3; B.U.A.G. 4; Girls ' State 3; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; House Page 1. LAVETTA “TOOTIE” HANCOCK “I’ll never go steady again!” Commercial F.B.L.A. 4. TERRY HANSEN “Well, we had a good game!” Academic Intramurals 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Great Books Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Presi- dent 3). 32 DAVE “HEP” HEPLER “Pm gonna be rocking and rolling soon!” General Intramurals 1; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Graphic Arts 3, 4. ANITA HINELINE “An all around girl ! ” Commercial Homecoming Enthusiasts Pictured here are the Seniors as they bub- ble over with enthu- siasm at a pep ses- sion the day before the third annual Homecoming. Their spirits remained high as the Ingots brought home their first homecoming victory ! 33 CYNTHIA “CINDY” HOLDER “My hair is not red!” Academic Yearbook Staff 4; F.T.A. 1; Intramurals 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Journalism Club 4; Booster Club 1; Y.F.C. 1, 3, 4 (President 1); Melting Pot Staff 4; Choir 1, 2; Russian Club 4 (Vice- president 4). VERRIA HOWE “He will be a great success ! ” General Band 1, 2, 3, 4. RONNIE “JESSIE” JAMES “After his hamburgers, you may never eat again!” A.V. Club (Treasurer 3). JOHN JANSEN “Who can’t run?” T echnical Intramurals 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Letter- men’s Club 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Cross Country 4. RICHARD W. JOHANSEN “He’s got smarts!” Academic Student Council 3, 4; Class Officer, Treasurer 1; Intramurals 3, 4; Senate Page 1; A.V. 3; Honor Society 4; Science Club 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; P.T.S.A. 3, 4. RICHARD “DICK” JOHNSON “I’m back on the tractor again!” General Intramurals 1, 2; Prom Committee 3. 34 RONNIE C. JOHNSON “Who shirks responsibility?” General WALTER “FRITZ” KAISER “That’s the way with life!” Academic Student Council 3; Intramurals 3; F.T.A. 3; Science Club 2; Booster 1, 2; Library Club 2; Y.F.C. 2; Choir 2; Band 1, 2; Basketball 2; Russian Club 4 (President 4); Prom 3; Latin Club (President 3). TERRY H. KEIFER “I can take your jokes.” General RUTH KNOPIC “Clue me in !” Commercial B.U.A.G. 4; Student Council 4; Booster 1; F.B.L.A. 3, 4. JAMES “JIM” LENARDSON “I’m so tired!” General Choir 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Chess Club 3. JANICE “JAN” LOONEY “I’m confused !” Commercial G.A.A. 3; Booster 1, 2, 3; F.B.L.A. 4. MARIA LOPEZ “Very nice!” Commercial Student Council 2; Y.F.C. 4; Library Club 2, 3; Choir 2, 3. RANDY “LOPPY” LOPEZ “He’s a real hep dancer!” Industrial Arts Industrial Arts 4; Band 3; Intramurals 2. WILLIAM “BILL” LUTE “The best way to be happy is to make others happy!” T echnical Class President 1, 2, 3; Senior Class President; Intramurals 4; Senate Page 1; Boys’ State 3; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3); Honor Society 2, 3, 4 (Vice-president 4); Graphic Arts Club 2; Football 1; Cross Country 2, 3, 4 (Cap- tain 3, 4); Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Homecoming Queen Escort 4. NORMAN “NORM” MAPLE “To be a great man, it is necessary first to be a great rascal ! ” Academic Intramurals 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4 (Presi- dent 4); Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Track 1; Basketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. STRATA “SUE” McDANIEL “Quiet — or is that only in school?” Academic F.T.A. 3; Booster 1; Y.F.C. 4 (Secretary- Treasurer 4). JAMES “JIM” MITCHELL “Always on a happy note ! ” General Intramurals 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Football 4. 36 BEVERLY “BUBBLES” MOW “She’d rather make history than study it!” Commercial Cheerleader 2; Student Council 2; Booster Club 1, 2, 3; F.B.L.A. 3, 4 (Secretary 4), Choir 2; B.U.A.G. 4; Thespians 2, 3. DON NEEDHAM “Aw shucks, ya’ all!” Industrial Arts Football 2, 3. Time Is Drawing Near “Size 7 Vi-” That might well be the head size of Senior Larry Baxter as he and fel- low Seniors get measured for one of the biggest events in their lives. Cap and gown time is here again, and the Seniors look forward to it with mingled tears and smiles. The Seniors will bid their fond farewell on May 28th. 37 KRIST NOLCHEFF “Anyone for submarine races?” General Cheerleader 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4; Class Officer 2 (Vice-president 2) ; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Graphic Arts Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Float Committee 3, 4. JEAN KATHLEEN O’CONNELL “Who blushes?” Academic Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4 (Circulation Manager 2, Clubs Editor 3, Editor-in-chief 4) ; Senate Page ] 1; F.T .A. 3; Honor Society 3, 4 (Secretary 4); Melting Pot Staff 1, 4; Prom Committee 3. RAY OLDHAM “The weather’s fine up here!” Industrial Arts Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. RON PEMBERTON “You swait thang, you!” Industrial Arts Intramurals 1, 2, 4; Booster Club 3. VAUGHN PHELPS “Here I am, girls!” General Intramurals 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Science Club 2; Booster Club 2, 3, 4; Melting Pot Staff 2; Thes- pians 2, 3; Basketball 2; Track 4; Gymnastics Club 4; Prom Committee 3. PAT “POPEY” POPE “I may never ride a horse again!” General Melting Pot Staff 3; Choir 4; B.U.A.G. 4. 38 ROBERT PORTER “Cool, calm, and collected!” General LINDA PRITCHETT “A bundle of pep!” General Cheerleader 1, 3; Student Council 1, 2; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Ensemble 4; B.U.A.G. 4. MOLLIE PROFFER “Mr. Sterling — this test is too hard!” Commercial F.B.L.A. 3, 4 (President 4); B.U.A.G. 4. DRAGAN RAJSIC “A little dab will do ya’!” Academic JOE RAMOS “Chess is a game of strategy; life is luck!” General A.V. Club 3. DAVID “DAVE” REARICK “Cough, cough. My lungs!” Industrial Graphic Arts Club 4 (Secretary 4). RICHARD “DICK” REID “The boy with the Barrymore profile!” j Academic Intramurals 3; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3; Graphic Arts Club 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Cross Country I. RANDY REMUS “I believe in work, but I’m not in favor of it!” Technical Intramurals 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Russian Club 4. DONNA REYNOLDS “Does she, or doesn’t she?” General G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism Club 3, 4; Booster Club 2, 3, 4; Melting Pot Staff 3, 4 (Advertis- ing Manager 4). ROBERT “BOB” REYNOLDS “Oh-h-h, my poor head!” Industrial A rts RUTH RICHARDSON “Dreamy eyes!” Commercial G.A.A. 1; F.B.L.A. 4 (Secretary 4). DUANE ROSE “Let everyone else do the talking; I’ll do the thinking!” General CARMEN MARIA SANCHEZ “Like man, she’s a real cool cat.” General Concert Choir 3; Librarian Club 3; Spanish Club 4. KATHLEEN “SCHRADS” SCHRADER “That way out, kid.” Commercial B.U.A.G. 4; Student Council 4; F.B.L.A. 4; Boost- er 2, 3; ; Intramurals 2. ROSA NELL SEALS “She’s sugar and spice and everything nice.” General G.A.A. 3; Homecoming Queen 3; Booster Club 1; B.U.A.G. 4. SHEILA “TAGS” RUDOLPH “Oh, I hope not.” General F.B.L.A. 4; Debate Club 4; Dramatics Club 3; Majorette 4. These are typical Seniors caught by the camera at the in-between class break. 41 GARY “TAB” SIMS “Discretion is not my policy!” General Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; A.V. Club 2, 3. IKE SINGLETON “You too may be President, Ike!” Academic Student Council 2; Senior Class Vice-president; Yearbook Staff 4 (Sports Co-editor 4); Senate Page 1; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Graphic Arts Club 2 (Sec- retary 2); Slide Rule Club 2; P.T.S.A. 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2. LEWIS “LEWIE” SINK “Don’t tell me what to do, I already know!” General Class Officer 3 (Vice-president 3); Yearbook Staff 4 ( Sports Co-editor 4) ; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3 (Treasurer 2); Honor Society 3, 4 (Presi- dent 4); Slide Rule Club 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA “BOBBIE” STRATTON “A pert little pixie!” General F.B.L.A. 4; Library Club 3, 4; Choir 3, 4. MARYANNE “TESSI” TESANOVICH “Popular, witty, intelligent — but above all, genuine ! ” Cheerleader 1, 2; Student Council 3, 4 (Secre- tary 4) ; Intramurals 1 ; Girls’ State 3 ; G.A.A. 1; F.T.A. 4; Booster Club 1, 2; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Prom Committee 3. NANCY “T. N. T.” THORNTON “Small — but so is a stick of dynamite!” Commercial Cheerleader 1, 3; G.A. A. 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4; B.U.A.G. 4. 42 JACK “JAKE” TRAMM “Who sleeps in class?” T echnical Student Council 4; Yearbook Staff 2 (Sports Editor 2); Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4 (Reporter-Historian 3, Vice-president 4); Melting Pot Staff 1 (Sports Editor 1); Slide Rule Club 2. RON TUCKER “Good-natured fun? Is that what you call it?” General Intramurals 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 3, 4. ANTHONY “TONY” VALOVICH “Of course I contribute most to the school. I’m treasurer in almost all of the organi- zations!” Academic Student Council 4 (Treasurer 4); Class Officer 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 2, 3, Senior Class Treasurer); Yearbook Staff 2, 4 (Clubs Editor 2, Advertising Manager 4); Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor So- ciety 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4, (President 3); Slide Rule Club 2; Track 4. DAVID VIA “Kind-hearted” General Booster Club 4. ADRIANA VILLAGRAN “Soft, lustrous brown eyes!” Choir 3. NANCY VORKAPICH “Smile, and the world smiles with you!” General Student Council 3 (Secretary 3); G.A.A. 1; F.T.A. 3; Booster Club 1; Y.F.C. 1, 3, 4 (Vice- president 4). CAROLE WALKER “A promising journalist!” Commercial Melting Pot Staff 3, 4 (News Editor 4). CHARLES “WALLY” WALLACE “Work may be distasteful, but he never gives up!” Intramurals 2, 3. JIM WAYTE “A certain blonde!” General Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4; Y.F.C. 1; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3). BILLIE WILSON “She’s reasonable!” Commercial Library Club 3; Melting Pot Staff 3. 44 PICTURES NOT SHOWN EMIL BORMAN GARY CORNETT RICHARD GARZA JAY HARRILL JOHN SHOPPA SUSAN WISE “Her manners are gentle and un- assuming!” Commercial Journalism Club 1; F.B.L.A. 1; Li- brary Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Leading the Junior Class are its officers: Wayne Potts, Reporter-Historian; Barbara Boat- right. Treasurer; Mike Lara, President; Cheryl Jentzen, Secretary; and Gordon Klawitter, Vice-president. Juniors — Striding Toward Ingot Perfection If hard work ever was the road to perfection, the Juniors are certainly striding along it at a steady pace. They are in charge of all concessions at home games under the chairmanship of Rita Fahey. Their “Make Slaves Out of North Lib- erty” float won first place in float competition at our third annual Homecom- ing. Due to their arduous efforts to increase their treasury, the Juniors are reputed by many as being one of the h ardest working classes at River Forest. The result of all their efforts will be realized in the biggest, most memorable dance of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom. MR. AL BROMBERG Sponsor As a money-raising proj- ect for their class, the Juniors handled conces- sions at all the home bas- ketball and football games. Chairman of the concessions committee was Rita Fahey. Each Junior homeroom was as- signed a game to sell re- freshments at. Pictured from center to right are the Juniors in charge of concessions. They are Chuck Van Denburgh, Sandra Ray, Judy Bond, John Burks, Barbara Boat- right, Jerry Adams, David Clary, and Edd Lemons. Reba Adams Janice Arthur Dorothy Baimakovich Linda Beatty Donna Bellar Louise Bernoska Wayne Bernoska Barbara Boatright Judy Bond Nilda Afanador Bob Alexander Robert Brown Jerry Brown 4 6 Roy Buckley Francesca Burgos Cheryl Caesar Marvin Campbell Angelo Ceja Bobbie Chapman David Clary Roger Collins Jerry Cook Maureen Cor) Lee Courtney Linda Crocker Russell Curtis Andy Czilli Allan Davis Garvey Dickson Harvey Dickson Bill Do ' olin Rick Douthitt Jim Duncan Jean Edge Laurie Ellis Shirley Ellis Judy Ellison Rita Fahey Roberta Fahey Fay Fletcher Roberta Freeman Joe Garrison Rebecca Gibbons Linda Gill Jim Grey bill William Gulley Jane Guy John Hamady Clyde Hardesty Harry Harper Clifford Hennings Carol Flenry Diane Hesford 48 David Hoekstra Sharon Holder Elaine Howe Larry Isakson George Jansen Cheryl Jentzen Sharon Johnson George Kallok Marcele Keene Linda Keifer Gordon Klawitter Elizabeth Knight Patricia Kowal Stephanie Kujawski Mike Lara Edd Lemons Thomas Lewis Santos Lopez Warren Martinez Steve Menefee Elaine Merry Thomas Metherd Margaret Mills Frank Monroe Jean Morehouse Charles Moore Dwight Morris Don Moseley Charles Newcomb Mike O’Connor Brenda Orange Florence Palmowski Joyce Paradine Joe Parker Pete Parker Marian Pendleton Wayne Potts Mary Pritchard Janet Ramos Pat Ramsey Warren Ratcliff Sandy Ray Pat Rich Mae Riggers Vonda Robertson Jose Rodriguez Max Ronk Ruben Sanchez Isaac Santos Wanda Schwartz Charles Selbe George Semerau Mike Shapleigh Harry Shawver Bob Shirey Carol Sinks Phyllis Skees Ron Smith Tom Snyder Barbara Soohey Hubert Stanley Bob Stewart Jim Stomps Barbara Stonebraker Pat Stratton David Taylor Faye Tayior Karen Tenorio Pamela Thomas John Toman David Trial Donna Trial Bob Uskert Charles Van Denburgh Tom Van Vleet Cheril Viers Ruth Walker Georgiann Warner Charles Watson Anna Faye West NOT SHOWN: Jerry Adams Bob Oldham Aldo Bombardo Harry Perkins John Burks Jim Powers David Caproon Jim Reid Charles Choucalas Ruth Samples Nellie Choucalas Linda Shied Jim Copeland Joe Shoppa Richard Cox Betsy Simmons John Crosslin James Stempock Bob Fryer Maria Vasquez Ronald Gilkey Grace Weston Margie Harrell Sharon Wilson Bernadette Lewandowski Ron White Warren Manis Herman Wilson Phil Marszalek Wayne West Ben White James Whittaker Carolyn Williamson 52 Sophomore class officers are: ( seated ) Paulette Tesanovich, Reporter-Historian; Connie Lilly, Secretary, (standing) Leo Akins, Treasurer; Wayne Semerau, Vice-president; Ron Lee, President. Sophomores The Happy Elements MR. BEN ZALAS The Sophomores have every right to be happy, for this is the year they select Sponsor their class rings. Their treasury has over $400 in deposit, due to the efforts of many industrious Sophomores in a school calendar drive. They began the year off right by sponsoring a float in the Homecoming. A hayride and an after- game dance are only a few of the activities they have sponsored. 53 Margaret Aaron Loyd Allen Wayne Anderson Leo Akins Antonio Alvarez James Arnold Sophomores Ron Lee and Laura Santos flash their smiles of approv- al as they survey the display of class rings. They are part of a committee chosen to pick out the style of ring for their class. Sharon Arnold Millie Arocho Ruth Brewer Dave Brown Charlotte Coleman Shirley Combs George Austin John Brown Denny Cook Denis Beasley Debbie Campbell Janet Cornett Eddie Bethel Leroy Chapman Brenda Cox Bonnie Blystone Lonis Choate Mary Lou Craig Tommy Boswel Louis Clary Carrie Czubik 54 Gloria Damron Joyce Eaton Larry Frain Frances Daves Chuck Edge Rich Gagna Dede DeFelice Mike Ellis Roger Gagna Dale Diamond Peggy Eubanks Ed Gasper Bob Duncan Larraine Fick Sam Gasper Lowell Dyer Terry Foddrill Art Gear Mary Dziubla Richard Forster Jim George Linda George John Hansen Carl Hunke Rita Gilliam Barbara Hendrickson Kathy Hutnick John Goff Leatta Henson Rita Jaroscak Jayne Gordon Linda Herr Delores Jeager Betty Hare John Hinkle Donna Jentzen Darleen Harrill Kathy Hooten John Johnson Alfred Hansen Curtis Huls Mary Johnson 55 Raelee Johnson Sandra Jones Tom Killingsworth John Kolasci Connie Lilly Karen Lute Ronnie Joyner Janis Kovel Michele Maddock Dan Kado Earnest Lawrence Ray Magnuson Anton Kaiser Glenda Lawson Bernard Makowiecki Marilyn Keifer Ronnie Lee Garry Maris John Kelly Dick Lile Ray Matheny Dan Mattox Alice Miller Richard Oldham Glenn Maxwell George Minor Rosemary Padron Bobby McKnight Rich Morrison Darlene Pavy Marshall McLain Linda Mummery Brenda Pemberton Michael McLain Awilda Negron David Persful Mary Midkiff Margie O’Connell James Peverelle Paul Milchak Carole O’Connor Carol Phelps 56 Burl Prince Harry Reynolds Elva Jane Scott Linda Radovich Janice Roberts Carole Sefcik Terry Radovich Jim Rodrick Wayne Semerau Joseph Ranke Joe Romo Paulette Shakula Joal Ranus John Romo Sandy Lee Sharpin Linda Rector Joe Ruelas Wanda Sheid Timothy Reed Steve Rusnak Joanne Sichterman Bernis Singleton Sharon Soohey Paulette Tesanovich Walter Singleton Rudolph Sosa Melida Toledo Donna Sinks Stella Sosa Bob Topper Tom Skees Joe Spiegla Helen Urban Joseph Smietana Nina Stewart Darrell Waddell Evelyn Smith Neal Stringer Elwood Walleske Gloria Snider Bob Sul Sandra Wangenstein 57 Jane Weisemann Sandra Whitten Lance Whyle Paul Wengel George Whittinghill Russel Williamson Carol Woodworth Jeffery Yarsh Phil Zoladz Sylvia Wyller Carol Zoladz Linda Zramkas PICTURES NOT SHOWN Ray Barger Diana Davis Daniel Deyarmin Salvador Duarte Keith Groover Galileo Gutierrez Mary Hill Randy Hooten Bill Jamisop Jim Kallock Jeanett Keifer Judy Mischan Bill Morrison Tommy Olivarri Deanna Perkins Larry Rose Laura Santos Marcie Stepp Joan Th yen Darleen Ward Candra Whitten Lindel Westmoreland 58 Learning the finer points of the Magarac Molder are the Freshman class officers: Max Tabla, President; Bennie Newcomb, Vice-president; Barbara Dwight, Treasurer; and Debbie Pero, Secretary. Freshmen R. F ’s New Material Our up-and-coming Freshman class is the latest addition to RFHS, the be- ginning of a new batch of Ingots. A scholastically above average class, the Freshmen were allowed to take biology, which is strictly a Sophomore course. The Freshmen sponsored a booth at our school carnival and have introduced two new clubs to the scene. The Chess Club and the Debating Society were both initiated by the Freshmen. At Christmas time, the Freshman class donated $20 to a boys’ school. The Freshmen have a great future ahead at River Forest. MRS. LAURA LANGLEY Sponsor 59 Marilyn Adams Dave Addison Robert Akins Freddie Allison Silvia Aloia Denise Andrews Jane Arnold Iva Ashley Norma Baimakovich Robert Balash John Barney June Beasley Josephine Beaty Michael Beaudry David Bell Tom Bell Manuel Bernacet Beverley Bernoska Alton Blalock Peggy Bogusz Ronald Bolen Harvey Bowdon Stephen Bowling Woodie Brasher Pictured here is a Freshman committee making plans for their class trip. 60 Jim Brewer Dale Brown Joyce Brown Charles Buehler John Buehler Corby Burton William Burton Noemi Camancho Ruben Camancho Barbara Carlson Joe Castellanos Andrew Chaja Jessie Chavez Arthur Choate Karen Clapp Ruby Cochran Claude Coleman Wanda Collier Girthon Combs Brenda Cook Roger Coots Dennis Corley Jerry Corley James Cummings Steve Czilli Georgians Davich Arthur Davis Louie DcFelice Dragina Dejanovic Linda Dembosky Linda Demis Nicky Demo Wilfred DelValle Violet Dillon Judy Dismore Linda Dixon Donald Doolin Dian Douthitt Peggy Doxtater Gloria Duarte Patsy Dunn Barbara Dwight Norman Eldridge Jerry Erny Ruth Forster Mary Frailey Lynn Frain Rachel Freeman Harold Fugate Carmen Garcia David Garrigues Pearl Garrison Walter Gasper Margaret Gault Jerry Gorby Pamela Gray Becky Groover Jimmy Gulley Rose Gumulauski Roy Guy Jose Guzman Carol Hale Bill Hall Ronald Hansen 62 Gerry Hanson Denny Hardesty Rosemary Hardesty Paula Harrell David Harris Frank Hartley Martha Haywood Carolyn Head Christine Heideman James Henson Bob Hinkle Phyllis Holder Nadine Humphrey Cheryl Hutchins Lois Irby David Isbell Cheryl Jackson Billy Jansen Bruce Jansen Ruth Jaroscak Charlene Jenkins Uffe Jensen Pete Johns Darlene Johnson Shirley Johnson Bill Jones Judy Kaczke Norman Kaczmarek Mary Kallok Dale Keene Don Kelly Leo Kenzie Barbara Killingsworth Patti Knight Edward Korpella Linda Kosak Anna Koster Carol Kriss Jackie Kroledge Natalie Krolik Mike Kujawski Tony Lahaie Tom Lambert Bernard Larson Ronald Lashley Terry Leonard Denece Leaser Diana Leaser Walter Leslie Betty Lindsey Richard Lockwood John Loscuito Jack Martin Bill Mason Janice McCluskey Clarence Mcllvain Roy Mellon Linda Menefee Charles Miller Lonnie Minarich Eligio Morales Tina Mow Betty Mutters Danny Mutters Rachel Negron Milena Nehring Pat Neil Tom Nemtuda 63 Bennie Newcomb Judy Norman Ken Nowak Ilene Odle Pat Oldaker Dan Olkoski Steve Oslizlo Terri Ozborn Casimir Paimowski Larry Paradine John Parkinson Linda Parks Nicky Pavy Debbie Pero Jerome Pero Elizabeth Pizzolato Roberta Pope Ron Potrebic Mike Pritchett Janet Puchowski Brenda Quillen Barbara Ray Bill Reed Curt Remus Angela Reyes Elmos Rich Betty Riley Janet Ripperdan Sylvia Rodriguez Jackie Rogers Karen Rose Jerry Rushing Tom Schmidt Shirley Scott Mildred Seberger Carol Sepanski Juanita Serrano Charlotte Shakula Connie Sharpin Charles Shied Jeanne Sichterman Linda Sichterman Jo Ann Simcoe Karen Sinks Sandra Sipes Judy Soria George Spargo Susan Spiegla Sonja Stangebye Nickola Stankovic Herbert Stover John Stratton Gary Striker Bill Swisher Monica Szpak Max Tabla Jeanette Tankersley Jim Tankersley Dale Tarchala Martha Targgart James Tate Martha Tesanovich Ralph Tharp Raleigh Thompson Beverly Tincher Gloria Toledo Marie Toman Bill Toscani Barbara Trezak Dionicio Trinidad Jacque Trump Jane Urban Foster Vincent Larry Waddell Mike Walker Troy Walker Jim Wallace Barbara Watkins Phyllis Welton Larry Westmoreland James Westphal Janis White Robin Whyle Joe Wielogorski Robert Wineinger Delories Yates Kathy Zbyrowski 65 Organizations Organizations make River Forest students realize that like steel beams, they support only a fraction of the bur- dens of club undertakings. 67 Student Council; Honor Societ STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right, jirst row: Dick Johansen, Jinny Bond, Diane Guy, Bobbie Beagley, Mr. Keith Warner, Sponsor, Maryanne Tesanovich, Tony Valovich, Sandy Godsey. Second row: George Wolter, Donna Flores, Ruth Knopie, Kathleen Schrader, George Semerau, Paul Wengel, Jean Cogley. Third row: Jack Tramm. Danny Olkoski, Edd Lemons, Krist Nolcheff, Linda Sichterman, Leatta Hansen, Jean Morehouse. Fourth row: Anna Koster, Becky Groover, Carol O’Connor, Judy Bond, Barbara Trezak, Barbara Carlson, Linda Mene- fee, and Judy Dismore. 68 OFFICERS Bobbie Beagley President Diane Guy Vice-president Maryanne Tesanovich .. Secretary Tony Valovich Treasurer Sandra Godsey Reporter-historian Our Student Council is a service organization in every sense of the word. As our school regulatory body, they enforce regulations on proper dress, proper behavior in the halls, and hall cleanliness. Council representatives are selected in the homerooms at the beginning of each year and the officers are chosen by the student body in the latter part of each preceding year. Their activities are numerous and include an annual leadership conference, a canned food drive. Mardi Gras dance, and Las Vegas Night. One of the many fund-raising drives of the Student Council was the canned food drive to fill baskets for needy families. Looking over the collection are Dick Johansen, Jinny Bond, Tony Valovich, and Donna Flores. Yield Best in Service NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Left to right, first row: Sandy Godsey, Rich Johanson, George Semerau, Jean O’Connell, Lewis Sink, Bill Lute, Ike Singleton, Mr. James Kristoff, Sponsor. Second rout: Mae Riggers, Wanda Schwartz, Mary Ann Gorincen, Gordon Klawitter, Larry Isakson, Bob Uskert, Bobbie Beagley, Tony Valovich, Cindy Holder, Pat GUI, Cheril Viers. Membership in the National Honor Society is a privilege. It is a service organization for the school and among its projects have been a drive for transportation for a blind boy, a clean-up cam- paign for the school by providing barrels; dances, bake sales, and acting as ushers and usherettes for different school activities. The Honor Society main- tains a plaque for the high honor roll and is also in charge of a certain section of the wall which is known as their w ' all. These projects are led by their officers: President, Lewis Sink; Vice-presi- dent, Bill Lute; Secretary, Jean O’Connell; Treas- urer, George Semerau. 69 Left to right, first row: Carol Curtis, Anna Koster, Peggy Bogusz, Joe Ranke, Tom Ros- well, Ed Korpella, Claude Cole- man, Jim Gunderson, Mr. Hen- ry Greischar, Sponsor. Second row: Larry Frain, James Hen- son, John Jansen, Bill Jones, Terry Leonard, Norman Kaz- marek. Third row: Richard Oldham, George Whittinghill, Burl Prince, John Stratton, Ter- ry Hansen. OFFICERS Carol Curtis President Max Tabla Vice-president Anna Koster _ . Secretary-T reasurer Science Club Explores Like to experiment in sci- ence? Then the Science Club was made for you. It’s a chance for any student who has a par- ticular interest in some phase of science to work on his own and make his own discoveries. This year, the Science Club sponsored a float in the Home- coming Parade. In keeping with the Science Club’s work, their float was entitled “Rock- et to Victory.” They have also sponsored an after-game dance called “The Test Tube Twist.” Delving into the realm of science are Larry Frain, Carol Curtis, John Jansen, and Jim Gun- derson, as they experiment to find the amount of calories given off by the burner per minute. 70 YOUTH FOR CHRIST Left to right, first row: Elaine Howe, Glen Maxwell, Bernis Singleton, Darlene Johnson, Pat Gill, Betty Hare, Nancy Vorka- pich, Linda Gill, Mrs. Racosky, Sponsor, Barbara Hendrickson. Second row: Donna Bellar, Alice Miller, Gloria Damron, Linda Mummery, Ruby Cochran, Diana Davis. Third row: Pat Ramsey, Jackie Trump, Railee Johnson, Carol Henry, Frances Daves, Joyce Eaton, Rita Gilliam, Carol Woodworth, Bonnie Blystone, Butch Gibbons. Fourth row: Margaret Mills, Charles Watson, Nadine Humphrey, Mary Pritchard, Sharon Holder, Judy Norman, Max Tabla, Donna Trial, Robin Whyle, John Toman, Jerry Brown. OFFICERS Pat Gill President Barbara Hendrickson Vice-president in Managing Sue McDaniel Secretary-Treasurer Nancy Vorkapich Vice-president in Programming Linda Gill Follow-up 71 THE CHORALIERS Left to right, first row: Linda Prichett, Carolyn Cornet, Jo Ann Simcoe, Janice Arthur. Second row: Nadine Humphrey, Linda Dembosky, Sandra Godsey, Judy Norman, Sharon Soohey, Linda Herr. The Choraliers are a selective group of choir members who per- form at special school functions. Their past appearances have been at a Christmas program at Lowell, our College Day Program, the Dec. 17 Christmas Program, and a teachers’ meeting. The Hospital Auxiliary had its beginning last year with the help of Mrs. Bailey. The girls donate their time so that those who are less fortunate be- cause of an illness may have a pleasant stay while in the hospital. These ambitious girls may be seen scurrying about their tasks, such as: mail deliver- ing, pediatrics, service cart, serving patients, and running errands. Their untiring efforts bring joy into the lives of patients. Officers of the Auxiliary are: Adriana Villagran, President; Sharon Barney, Vice-president; Mary Ann Gorincen, Secretary- Treasurer. ST. MARY MERCY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Left to right: Stephanie Kujawski, Sharon Barney, Adriana Villagran, Faye Fletcher, Donna Trial, Mary Ann Gorincen. 72 RUSSIAN CLUB Left to right, first row: Paulette Shakula, Bobbie Beagley, Cindy Holder. Second row: Joe Romo, Randy Remus, Alan Davis, Terry Radovich, Mr. Gene Adamczyk, Sponsor, and Walt Kaiser. Not shown: Louise Bernoska and Rita Fahey. OFFICERS Walt Kaiser President Cindy Holder Vice-president Bobby Beagley Secretary-Treasurer If the people of one nation are ever going to live in harmony with the people of other nations, they must settle their differences, and try to under- stand each other. This is the primary purpose of the Spanish and Russian Clubs. The Spanish Club cements the bond of origin that the members possess and acclimatizes them to the American way of life. Mr. Richard Watson, their sponsor, ably guides them in their endeavors. The members of the Russian Club strive to fur- ther their knowledge of the Russian language and to understand the customs of the Russian people. They do this by seeing slides of Russia and read- ing books about the Russian people. Their sponsor is Mr. Gene Adamczyk. SPANISH CLUB Left to right, first row: Milida Toledo, Awilda Negron, Yanita Serrano, Millie Arocho. Second row: Mr. Watson, Spon- sor, Carmen Garcia, Francesca Burgos, Santos Lopez, Ruben Sanchez, Rachel Leg- ron, Maria Lopez, Nilda Afanador. OFFICERS Ruben Sanchez President Santos Lopez Vice-president Carmen Sanchez Secretary Maria Lopez Treasurer 73 GREAT BOOKS Left to right, first row: Mr. Watson, Spon- sor, Dan Kado, Terry Hanson, Mae Rig- gers, Jim Gunderson, Dwight Morris, Cur- tis Huls. Second row: Awilda Negron, Nil- da Afanador, Milida Toledo, Francesca Burgess, Don Kelley, Uffe Jansen, Ron Hansen. OFFICERS Terry Hansen President Dan Kado Vice-president Mae Riggers Secretary-Treasurer DEBATE CLUB Left to right, first row: Sheila Rudolph, Linda Dembosky, Nadine Humphrey, Pat Stratton. Second row: Ronnie Lashley, Nick Stankovic, Ed Korpella, Max Tabla. Fourth row: Chuck Wallace, Gary Sims, John Stratton. OFFICERS John Stratton President Nikola Stankovic Vice-president Nadine Humphrey Secretary-Treasurer Harold Fugate Historian JOURNALISM CLUB First row, left to right: Cheryl Jentzen, Joyce Paradine, Pat Ramsey, Jane Guy, Edd Lemons. Second row: Jerry Ballog, Shirley Ellis, Brenda Orange, Sharon Johnson. Third row: Michele Maddock, Linda Zramkowski, Cheryl Caesar, Carol Zoladz, Grace Weston. President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Edd Lemons Pat Ramsey Cheryl Jentzen Joyce Paradine GRAPHIC ARTS CLUB First row, lejt to right: Jim Peverelle, Joel Ranus, Timothy Reid, Loyd Allen, David Clary, Harry Reynolds. Second row: Phil Marszalek, Tom Metherd, Bob Stew- ard, Dave Hepler, Dave Rearick, George Wolter, Chuck Newcomb, Mr. McDaniel, Sponsor. OFFICERS George Wolter President Charles Newcomb Vice-president David Rearick Secretary David Hepler Treasurer Ingots Look to th FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Left to right, first row: Monica Spock, Carole Sefcik, Phyllis Welton, Michele Maddock, Barbara Stonebraker, Linda Mummery, Margie O’Connell, Jean Daves, Miss Betty Major, Sponsor. Second row: Betty Mutters, Linda Dembosky, Denies Leaser, Rachel Freeman, Diane Leaser, Faye Taylor, Ruth Walker. Third row: Carole Zoladz, Mary Dziubla, Carol O’Connor, Peggy Bogusz, Krist Nolcheff, Janet Ramos, Maryanne Tesanovich, Margaret Mills, Terry Foddrill, Larry Isakson. OFFICERS President . . . Barbara Stonebraker Vice-president . . . Michele Maddock Secretary . . . Faye West Treasurer . , . Linda Mummery Historian . . . Mary Dziubla 76 Future FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Left to right, first row: Faye Taylor, Janet Ramos, Beverly Evan- off, Ruth Richardson, Beverly Mow, Ruth Knopic, Molly Proffer, Barbara Stonebraker, Dorothy Benka, Gerry Hensen. Second row: Pat Stratton, Shiela Rudolph, Curtis Huls, Kathy Schrader, Maryanne Tesanovich, Nancy Thornton, Jean Cogley, Margaret Aaron, Jinny Bond. Third row: Barbara Carlson, Levetta Han- cock, Glen Maxwell, Dona Reynolds, Dee Perkins, Diane Guy, Gary Sims. Fourth row: Ruth Walker, Bobbie Stratton, Janet Pu- chowski, Barbara Trezak, Troy Walker, Ray Magnuson, Mrs. Langley, Sponsor. OFFICERS President Molly Proffer Vice-president Beverly Evanoff Secretary Beverly Mow Treasurer Ruth Richardson Busy at work for Halloween Dance are: Jean Cogley, Bev- erly Evanoff, Ruth Richardson, Beverly Mow, Kathy Schra- der, Mrs. Langley, Sponsor, Molly Proffer, Levetta Han- cock, Leona Bacon, Maryanne Tesanovich. 77 BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ATHLETICS FOR GIRLS Left to right, first row: Donna Flores, Caroline Duarte, Dorothy Benka, Dona Reynolds, Nancy Thornton, Ruth Knopic, Beverly Mow, Jinny Bond, Kathy Schrader, Jean Cogley, Mary Ann Gorincen, Molly Proffer, Linda Pritchett, Jean Morehouse, Beverly Evanoff. Sec- ond row: Karen Lute, Cheryl Jentzen, Linda Sichterman, Sharon Clark, Shirley Combs, Sharon Shoohey, Rita Gilliam, Diane Guy, La- vetta Hancock, Ruth Richardson, Carol Woodworth, Annie Brown, Pat Adams, Girth Combs, Gloria Duarte, JoAnn Simcoe, Elaine Howe, Ruby Cochran, Brenda Quillin, Millie Arocho, Carol Henry, Sharon Johnson, Gloria Damron. Third row: Darlene Ward, Bonnie Blystone. JoAnn Sichterman, Charlene Jenkins, Paulette Tesanovich, Nickie Sichterman, Mary Hill, Peggy Heubanks, Laurel Santos, Mr. A. Bromberg, Sponsor, Mary Pritchard, Linda Dickson, Mildred Seberger, Dolores Yates, Sue Head, Janet Puchowski, Janice White, Carmen Garcia, Gerry Hansen, Barbara Carlson, Debbie Pero. Fourth row: Carrie Czubik, Charlotte Coleman, Cheryl Viers, Connie Sharpin, Barbara Dwight, Judy Dismore, Nina Stuart, Gail Gray, Linda Kosak, Ann Koster, Stephanie Kujawski, Donna Trial, Barbara Trezak, Peggy Bogusz, Karen Clapp, Rachel Freeman. Fifth row: Sharon Holder, Joyce Paradine, Terry Jo Osborn, Melinda Neyring, Betty Lindsey, Judy Dismore, Linda Menefee, Paulette Shakula, Shirley Johnson, Wanda Collier, Pat Oldaker, Cheryl Caesar, Carol Zoladz, Linda Zramkoski. Sixth row: Judy Norman, Shirley Ellis, Barbara Ray, Kathy Hutnick, Barbara Boatright, Martha Tesanovich, Carol Bjerkness, Maureen Corry, Roberta Fahey, Karen Rose, Georgeanne Davich, Rita Fahey, Sandra Ray, Judy Bond, Pat Neil, Nata- lie Krolik. Pat Knight, Cheryl Jackson, Brenda Cook, Carol O’Connor, Mary Dziubla, Janis Kovel, Ruth Brewer. OFFICERS Rita Fahey Carol Bjerkness „ Linda Demis Karen Lute President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer 78 LETTERMEN’S CLUB Left to right, first row: Terry Radovich, Bob Sul, John Hamady, Bob Topper, Joe Parker, Gordon Klawitter, Jim Greybill, Phil Zoladz. Second row: John Toman, Ron Lee, Harry Shauver, George Semerau, Wayne Bernoska, Wayne Potts, Mike Lara, Ike Singleton, Warren Ratcliff, Pete Parker. Third row: Bill Doolin, Rich Johanson, Ron Freeman, Krist Nolcheff, Terry Edgington, Bill Lute, Denny Fuerst, Ray Oldham, Jim Mitchell, Jerry Brian, Norm Maple, Randy Remus, Joe Romo, Mr. Ben Zalas, Sponsor. OFFICERS Norm Maple . . . President Mike Lara . . . Vice-president Leon Gumulauski . . . Secretary Larry Baxter . . . Treasurer Joe Parker . . . Sergeant-at-Arms 79 CHESS CLUB Left to right, first row: Bob McKnight, Garry Maris, Bernard Makowiecki, Mary Dziubla, Michele Maddock, Linda Herr, Uffe Jensen, Dick Gagna. Second row: Dan Kado, Mr. Keith Warner, Sponsor, Marshall McLain, Dave Persful, Jeff Yarsh, Dale Brown, Neal Stringer, Bill Doolin. Third row: Michael McLain, Nicholas Stankovic, Tom Bell, Leo Kenzie, Ron Lashley, Jim Mitchell, Phil Zoladz, Roger Gagna. OFFICERS Bernard Makowiecki President Neil Stringer Vice-president Linda Herr Secretary-Treasurer P.T.S.A. To create a stronger bond be- tween parents, teachers, and stu- dents, is the objective of the P.T.S.A. One of the first of its kind in Lake County, the P.T.S.A. works in cooperation with students to correlate school and family life. Its activities include the sponsoring of a scholarship fund, a carnival, and the after-Prom party. Left to right: Mrs. Freida Clapp, His- torian; Mrs. Herman Kidwell, Treasur- er; Mr. Clarence Lute, Vice-president; Mrs. Delbert Peters, President; Miss Mary Ann Gorincen, Secretary. 80 LIBRARIAN’S CLUB Left to right, first row: Carolyn Cornet, Adriana Villagran, Susan Wise, Tony Val- ovich, Pat Stratton, Dede DeFelice, Moni- ca Spock, Sonja Stangebye, Janet Cornet, Ruth Brewer. Second row: Miss Hazel Har- rison, Sponsor, Mary Lou Craig, Barbara Stratton, Gary Sims, Jack Tramm, Elwood Woleski, Roy Mellon, Bruce Jensen, Wal- ter Gasper, Bill Burton, Bill Jansen, David Isabell, Tom Lambert, Carol Kriss. OFFICERS Carolyn Cornet President Jack Tramm Pice-president Susan Wise Secretary-Treasurer Adriana Villagran Reporter Historian Working together to produce strong minds and strong bodies are the Librarian’s Club and Gym- nastics Club. The Librarian’s Club, sponsored by Miss Hazel Harrison, promotes interest in the operations of the library. During the fall, they at- tended a state-wide Librarian’s Conference at Ball State Teacher’s College. Their activities include maintenance of certain library facilities and deco- rating the library during Christmas time. The newly organized Gymnastics Club is spon- sored by Mr. Wilbert Logan. The experienced mem- bers of the Gymnastics Club teach the younger members the principles of gymnastics. One of their main objectives is to promote safety while using gym facilities. GYMNASTICS CLUB Left to right, first row: Jessie Chavez, Eligio Morales, Jerry ' Rushing, Jose Rod- riguez, Wilfred De Valle, Mr. Bill Logan, Sponsor, Jerry Gorby, Elentino Dejesus, Mike Sliapleigh, Krist Nolcheff, Ron Bo- len, Bill Doolin, Harry Shawver, Larry Isakson, Carl Fleck, Art Gear, Bob Us- kert, Lee Chapman, Norm Maple, Manuel Bernacet, Eugene Wineinger, Mike O’Con- nor, Charles Vandenburgh, Jim Mitchell, Lindel Westmoreland, Dave Trial, Tom Van Vleet, Dave Taylor, John Burks, Paul Wengel. Standing in back: Wayne Ber- noska, Joe Parker, Wayne Potts. On tram- poline, Mike Lara. OFFICERS Krist Nolcheff President Mike Shapleigh Vice-president Joe Parker Secretary Larry Baxter Mike Lara Sergeants-at-Arms 81 R.F. Concert Band — The Clarinets: Pat Adams, Tom Boyer, Linda Creekmore, Barbara Trombones: Johnny Mitchell, Wayne Semerau, Rich Zimmerman. Dwight, Mary Ann Gorincen, Ricky Harris, Dave Hoekstra, Bill King, Dwight Morris, Linda Mummery, Kerry Newcome, Melody Padgett, Jim Peverille, Janice Roberts, Karen Sandela, Bonnie Bassoon: Kurt Ruthenbeck. Wright, Harry Dickson. Cornets: John Cunningham, Steve Disney, Melvin Eldridge, San- dra Fisher, Jim Gulley, Ron Kirk, Fred Lee, Mark Lee, Frank Monroe, Mike Pritchett, Buddy Ramsey, Jim Ramsey, James Williams, Bob Balash. Oboe: Nadine Humphrey. Baritones: Evan Johnson, Ruben Camancho, Ronnie Lee. Percussion: Leo Akins, Harvey Dickson, Harold Fugate, Verria Baritone Sax: Ron Potrebic. Howe, Don Moseley, Dan Viilagran. Flutes: Sue Brishky, Debbie Campbell, Mary Lou Craig, Larry Bass Clarinet: Bill Gulley. Fugate, Georgianne Warner. Alto Saxes: Pat Fedor, Ruth Forster, Danny Meade, Lance Whyle. Basses: Larry Morgan, Bill Swisher, Carl Fleck. French Horns: Jim Mitchell, Alan Lee, George Semerau, Yvonne Tenor Saxes: Bill Carpenter, Garvey Dickson. Warner. The River Forest High School Concert Band is under the direction of Mr. James Bruton. They have performed at a number of concerts and for the second year they have joined in a contest. The improvement in the band over past years has made students sit up and take notice. Other schools have also commented on their talent. The band has an annual candy sale and they have had a great deal of help from the Band Boosters. The boosters have had a great many money-making projects which helped to pay for the uniforms, our cher- ished Cardinal and Gold. BAND BOOSTERS Left to right: Mrs. Ray Magnuson, Mrs. James Pritchett, and Mrs. Ross Roberts. 1 1 J 1 r i r r i f 1 1 k 8 J i 1 V M i Jr DANCE BAND Left to right, first row: Lanny Whyle, Pat Fedor, Garvey Dickson, Bill Carpenter, Ron Potrebic, Harvey Dickson. Second row: Mike Prichett, Fred Lee, John Cunningham, Rich Zimmerman, Ron Lee, Wayne Semerau. The Dance Band was organized under the supervi- sion of Mr. James Bruton, who is also the director of the high school concert band. They have played for the annual talent show, the P.T.S.A. Carnival, the Band Booster Ice Cream Social, and the Athletic Banquet. A Our Choir — The Ingot Blend of Harmony Left to right, first row: Jo Anne Simcoe, Betty Riley, Ruth Jaroscak, Pat Stratton, Nadine Humphrey, Judy ' Norman, Carol Henry, Rebecca Groover, Linda Herr, Carolyn Duarte, Judy Dismore, Stephanie Kujawski, Beverly Tincher, Carol Kriss, Janice Arthur. Second row:. Ruth Samples, Mary Prichard, Linda Dembosky, Rita Jaroscak, Dan Mutters, Ben Newcomb, Ralph Tharp, Sharon Soohey, Ju- dith Ellison, Robin Whyle, Natalie Kralik, Donna Jentzen, Linda Kosak. Third row: Linda Pritchett, Peggy Eubanks, Karen Clapp, Betty Mutters, Casimir Palmowski, Lynn Frain, Barbara Stratton, Delores Yates, Gloria Duarte, Betty Lindsey. Fourth row: Debbie Pero, Mildred Seberger, Bill Mason, Bill Carpenter, Ronnie Freeman, Barbara Watkins, Barbara Carlson, Melina Nehring, Gerry Han- sen. Fifth row: Carolyn Comet, Adriana Villagran, Dorothy Benka, Sandra Godsey, Lonnie Minavich, Jerry Gorby, Garvey Dickson, Frank Hartley, Norman Eldridge, Dan Olkoski, Max Tabla, Jacque Trump, Anna Koster, Elaine Howe. 85 BOOSTER CLUB Left to right , first row: Cheryl Jentzen, Donna Bellar, Marie Vasquez, Edd Lemons, Reba Adams, Jean Morehouse, Roberta Freeman. Second row: Mr. M. McCubbins, Woody Brasher, Harvey Bowden, Bobby Akins, Judy Soria, Nickie Sichterman, Mildred Seberger, Donna Flores, Mike Lara, Wayne Bernoska, Wayne Potts, Cheril Viers, Carolyn Duarte, Miss JoAnne McCord, Sponsor. Third rovr. Jackie Trump, Jo Simcoe, Janice McCluskey, Linda Radovich, Iona Lively, Charlene Jenkins, Gloria Snyder, Marcy Stepp, Martha Tesanovich, Georgianne Davich, Betty Lindsey, Shirley Ellis, David Via, Milena Nehring. Fourth row: Pam Thomas, Pat Rich, Linda Crocker, Diane Hesford, Linda Menefee, Judy Dismore, Gloria Duarte, Delores Yates, Michele Maddock, Linda Zramkoski, Janis Kovel, Warren Whistler, Barbara Boatright. Fifth row: Dorothy Benka, Gayle Galloway, Janice Arthur, Carol Walker, Jo Beatty, Sue Head, Linda George, Peggy Eubanks, Laurie Ellis, Nina Stuart, Margaret Aaron, Terri Ozborn. Sixth row: Roberta Fahey, Maureen Cory, Dona Reynolds, Sandy Godsey, Linda Pritchett, Janice Looney, Brenda Pemberton, Phyllis Skees, Linda Beatty, Sharon Wilson, Gloria Damron, Ray Matheny. Seventh row: Nancy Thornton, Diane Guy, Krist Nolcheff, Terry Edgington, Larry Baxter, Vaughn Phelps, Leon Gumulauski, Dick Lile, Paul Milchak, Mike Shapleigh, Russell Williamson. OFFICERS Donna Bellar Maria Vasquez Reba Adama Edd Lemons President „ Vice-president Secretary T reasurer 86 Activities Oh, mighty spirits of the unknown! Conjure up, if you will, a glimpse of our Prom. The Prom committee mem- bers are, left to right: Barbara Boatright, class officer; Mike Lara, class officer; Cheryl Jentzen, class officer; Charles Vandenburg, refreshments; Gordon Klawitter, committee chairman; Lee Courtney, decorations; and Jean Morehouse, entertainment. Members not shown are: Louise Bernoska, after-prom party; Wayne Potts, co-chair- man; and George Wolter, publicity. 87 Bloomin Beauty Crowned Her Majesty, Miss Maryanne Tesanovich, was crowned the Third Annual Home- coming Queen on October 7, 1961. She was crowned during halftime of the Home- coming Football game against North Liberty, a victory for River Forest. Doing the honors of crowning Her Majesty was the class president of the class of ’61, Terry Erny. 88 Pictured here is Her Majesty, Miss Maryanne Tesanovich, drawing the winning name of the lot raffled off by the Adult Booster Club. With her, left to right, are Terry Erny, President of the Class of 61, Bill Lute, queen’s escort, and William Johansen, President of the Adult Booster Club. THE THIRD ANNUAL HOMECOMING was a big event for the River Forest Ingots, including students, faculty and alumni. The weekend began with a pep session Friday afternoon, October 6. Later in the evening, the students gathered back at the school for the traditional bonfire. The big night, October 7, began with a parade from the school to the East Gary Field. Miss Maryanne Tesanovich was crowned Homecoming Queen, the Juniors were presented with the float award, and the winning name of the lot was announced during halftime. Also, the River Forest Marching Band and Major- ettes made their first appearance. Later, at a Vic- tory Dance, all Ingots attended in joint celebration. The Queen and Her Court seem to be enjoying themselves as they are shown here at the Victory Dance following the Homecoming Game. They are, left to right, George Semerau, Barbara Dwight, Freshman Attendant, Lewie Sink, Sandy Ray, Junior Attendant, Jerry Bryan, Carolyn Cornet, Senior Attendant, Bill Lute, Maryanne Tesanovich, Queen, Ronnie Freeman, Mary Hill, Sophomore, Carl Fleck, Faye Fletcher, Junior Attendant. 89 THE JUNIOR CLASS FLOAT PLACED FIRST in the float competi- tion with its slave ship to victory. The float also had slaves and balloons for a more realistic scene. The theme was “We’ll make slaves of North Liberty.” Rita Fahey was chairman. The motto of the Senior Float was “Mow Down North Liberty.” Joe Ma- garac, made of papier mache, was the muscle man in the legend who suppos- edly bent a steel bar and then straight- ened it. Krist Nolcheff was chairman. V ' In an afternoon pep session, the senior football players are pictured here in anticipation of the Homecoming Game. The students were smoldering with excitement as they gave these players, left to right, Jim Mitchell Dennis Fuerst, Dick Johansen, Norman Maple, Terry Hansen, Larry Baxter, and Leon Gumulauski, a big hand. 90 THE P.T.S.A. CARNIVAL was made a big success by the Ingots that floated in through- out the evening. There were various chance stands, a fortune teller, a cake walk, a talent show, and perhaps the biggest attraction of all, a jail. To have someone jailed, you simply payed the sheriff a dime. The price was the same to be re- leased. Mr. Weisse, was that you trying to borrow a dime to be released? Mum is the word. Shown here is Mrs. Martha Willing who is selling Christmas ornaments at one of the stands from the P.T.S.A. Carnival. Students, . left to right, are, Ruth Forester, Milena Nehring, and Francine Prusinski. Can I believe my eyes? It that a boy being helped on with his coat. Naturally! The Seniors were active in their coat check stand. Everything was checked from coats to goldfish. The workers are, left to right, Diane Guy, Tony Valovich, Jean O’Connell, and Sandra Godsey, seated. 91 College Day and Night “It’s not all peaches and cream in college,” learned River Forest Juniors and Seniors as they at- tended the College Day Program on November 30. A panel of River Forest gradu- ates who are now attending col- lege began the program by reveal- ing the realities of college life to our unsuspecting group. Terry Erny, a ’61 graduate of River Forest, moderated the panel, and Frank Harmen, a guest panel mem- ber, represented St. Joseph’s Col- lege in the discussion. Preparptions for this first Col- lege Day Program were under the supervision of Mrs. Wanita Bai- ley, Guidance Counselor, and Mr. Robert Wainscott, Assistant Prin- cipal. Pictured, here from left to right are the panel members: Pat Johansen, Valparaiso University; Terry Erny, Indiana Extension; Frank Harmen, St. Joseph’s College; Dennis Garber, Purdue University. “Choosing a college is as important as choosing a mate,” stated guest speaker Mr. Don Fleener, Director of Admissions at Indiana Central College. In the opening remarks of his College Night speech, Mr. Fleener insisted that a “zest for learning,” should be the primary object for attending college, and not a desire to make good in the financial world. Informs Students of Campus Life Representatives from nine colleges attended College Night and presided over the discussion groups which were held that evening. There were three sessions in which River Foresters could obtain all the necessary information pertaining to the colleges of their choice. The faculty and Honor Society memb ers were present to aid our guest representatives. The River Forest concert band provided entertain- ment for the evening. Following the discussions, refreshments were served by the boys’ culinary class. Pictured here are the guest representatives who attended College Night. They are, from left to right: Mr. Richard Rowray, Dean of Admissions at Ball State; Mr. Clifford Sjogren, Admissions Counselor at Western Michigan; Mr. Carroll E. Black, Admissions Counselor at Wabash College; Mr. Glenn Ocock, Assistant Director of Student Service at Valparaiso; Mr. Gerald Martz, Admissions Counselor at Butler University; Mr. Don Fleener, Director of Ad- missions at Indiana Central; Mr. Michael Scott, Admissions Counselor at St. Joseph’s College; Mrs. Wanita Bailey, Counselor at River Forest; Dr. Lester Wolfsen, Academic Counselor at Indiana University. Mr. Clifford Sjogren of Western ' Michi- gan gives information about the require- ments of his college to Mike Shapleigh, Don Needham, Wayne Bernoska, Ray Oldham, Hubert Stanley, Wayne Potts, George Jansen, and River Forest Teach- er, Mr. Earl Studtmann. Mr. Richard Rowray has the pleasant task of telling River Forest girls, Kathy Schrader, Joyce Paradine, Jean Cogley, and Mary Anne Tesanovich, about college life at Ball State. 93 River Forest Ingots were Spooks For a Night at the Annual F.B.L.A. Halloween Party on October 31, Halloween night. There was a large number of students who participated in the dancing, games, and other forms of entertainment of the evening. Winners of the dance contest were Jean Cogley and Jerry Ballog. The party was a big success, thanks to Mrs. Langley, Sponsor, and the committee of which Gary Sims was chairman. Pictured at the right are some of the decorations for the party. Ingot Spooks on the Prowl Among the students attend- ing the party are pictured left to right; Seated: Georgi- anne Davich, Diane Guy, Sheila Rudolph, and Donna Reynolds. Standing: Harry Shawver, Sandra Godsey, Paulette Tesanovich, Charlotte Coleman, Bob Shirey, and Anna Fay West. Melting Pot Staff, seated lelt to right are: Maryann Gorincen, Business Manager; Gayle Galloway, Editor-in-Chief; Mae Riggers, Co-Editor; Cheryl Jentzen, Circulation Manager. Standing, left to right: Art Gear, assistant photographer; Donna Reynolds, Ad- vertizing Manager; Cynthia Holder, reporter; Carol Walker, News Editor; Jerry Ballog, photographer-in-chief; and Jim Greybill and Joe Romo, Sports Editors. The Melting Pot doesn’t roll off the press automatically! No, it takes a staff like the one above and a Mr. Satterfield to do the job. Every two months, a Melting Pot “hits the halls” from room 207 and these leaders got a slight rest before the rush for the next issue. 95 The Fifth Annual Leadership Confer- ence took place at River Forest on De- cember 6, 1961. After a social hour everyone gathered for the first com- bined session. R. W. Randhan, the guest speaker, Assistant Vice-president of the Gary National Bank, spoke on “Organi- zation and You.” There were discussior. groups and later a mock meeting in the auditorium, which the entire student body attended. In the afternoon, there was a discussion group and a final joint session. Richard Abel, Junior High Principal, spoke on “Organization After High School.” Student Council The main purpose of this leadership conference was for the various student leaders of the schools in the Gary area to meet and discuss problems common to lead- ers, particularly in organization. The Student Body Presidents from various schools are shown here, left to right: Barbara Watkins, Froebel; Terry Collins, Hammond Morton; Roberta Beagley, River Forest; Tina Hicks, Calumet; Kathie Zimmerman, Griffith; and, standing Pinkie Douglas, Roosevelt. Shown with Mr. Randhan are Bobbie Beagley, left, student body president, and Maryann Tesanovich, right, conference chairman. The discussion leaders were, left to right. Buddy Garland, Marianne Gorin- cen, Ike Singleton, Gor- don Klawitter, Roberta Beagley, student body pres- ident, and Mr. Richard Abel, Junior High School Principal and speaker for the afternoon session. Sponsors 5th Annual Leadership Conference ’’ This Leadership Conference was the result of a lot of work and time. The committee responsible for this include, left to right: Jean Cogley, student body secretary; Maryann Tesanovich, con- ference chairman; Tony Valovich, treasurer; Sandra Godsey, re- porter-historian; and Diane Guy, Vice-president. This is one of the twelve different discussion groups for the Leadership Conference held on December 6. This particular discussion group was for Vice-presidents of organizations, clubs, or classes. Ike Singleton was the discussion leader; Mrs. Evelyn Lindsey, adult advisor; and Jinny Bond, secretary. The registration desk was perhaps the first sight of the day for those in attendance. Left to right is: Bobbie Beagley, Tony Valovich, Wayne Potts, Maryann Tesanovich, Gordon Kla witter, Warren Ratcliff, Diane Guy, San- dra Godsey, and Krist Nolcheff. 97 Left: Most Athletic, Carolyn Bjerkness and Norman Maple Right: Most Likely To Succeed, Bill Lute and Diane Guy ' Senior Hall Years from now when we think of the class of nineteen hundred and sixty-two, we will especially remember the Senior Hall of Fame. We will remember Norman Maple as the “Mighty Maple” of football. Carolyn Bjerkness had a knack for fun, especially in sports. Everyone will think of Bill Lute perhaps first of all, for he was our class president for those four wonderful years. He is bound to become a great success with that wonderful personality. Diane Guy, her enthusiastic accom- plishments at River Forest speak for themselves. Jerry Ballog and Jean Cogley will be remembered, for they were often the center of atten- tion at the dances. Annie Brown and Verria Howe, quiet, considerate, and courteous. Left: Best Dancers Jerry Ballog and Jean Cogley Right: Most Courteous Annie Brown and Verria Howe 98 Left: Contributing Most to School, Jean O’Connell and Tony Valovich Right: Best in Music, Mariann Gorincen and Jim Mitchell Jean O’Connell, a sweeter girl could not be found, she did more for her class than anyone around. Tony Valovich was a treasurer for more organizations than you can name. We will remember Mary Ann Gorincen and Jim Mitchell for their faithful service in the band at the many school functions. Mary Ann Tesanovich, or Tessie to her friends, could never be forgotten, for even Cupid was her slave. Then there was Terry Edgington with a twinkle in his dark brown eyes and a very bright smile. Ter was a friend to everyone and of everyone. Last, but cer- tainly not least, we will remember Gayle Galloway and Krist Nolcheff. who not only had looks but also personalities that charmed everyone. Yes, we’ll treasure those four wonderful years in memories close to our hearts, but most of all, we’ll remember the Senior Hall of Fame. Left: Most Popular Mary Ann Tesanovich and Terry Edgington Right: Best Looking Gayle Galloway and Krist Nolcheff 90 Hoosier Boys’ State Richard Johansen John Jansen Don Needham Shown in the picture above is Bill Lute, right, and Richard Garza, left, in the most appropriate attire for Hoosier Boys’ State. John Shoppa also attended. The Boy Staters were recommended by the administration and selected by the American Legion Post 454. This Post sponsored the boys’ stay at Hoosier Boys’ State, eight days on the I U Campus. March- ing was their favorite pastime. The alternates are shown at the left. 100 Hoosier Girls ' State Mariann Gorincen Cindy Holder Jean O’Connell Roberta Beagley, Di- ane Guy, and Mary Ann Tesanovich at- tended Hoosier Girls’ State for nine days last summer. American Le- gion Post 454 also sponsored them. Be- sides learning all about Indiana Government, many life-long friend- ships were made. Alter- nates are pictured at the left. 101 Armed Forces Day River Forest held its Second Annual Armed Forces Day, February 12, 1962. A morning session featuring a movie was held for the underclassmen. This program was planned to inform graduating students of the many opportunities available to them in the Armed Forces. Shown at the right are representatives of the various services: Henry P. Hoffman, U.S. Navy; Brenton Ramsey, Navy; Jimmie G. Hix, Army; Charley Henderson, Army; Jack R. Caskoski, Marines; Franklin R. Patton, Air Force; and Sgt. L. Jungiom, also in the Air Force. at River Forest Pictured here is the Air Force Recruiting Officer from Chicago. The Air Force seemed to attract a great many girls. Could it be the uniform by chance. The representative is Staff Sgt. Joan Kauff- man, U.S. Air Force. Shown here is the representative from the Marine Corps, Jack R. Caskoski, in one of the two informa- tory discussion groups of the afternoon. 102 History Tells of the Past 40 E J The vices of Communism are brought out in Mr. Sterling’s first period Civics class. With a rebel yell, Pickett and his cavalry charge up Cemetery Ridge, only to be repelled in a bloody massacre, and the U. S. history class sits spellbound in their seats. The pages come alive with events of the past, as the history class studies the discovery of America, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 , and the economic conditions that existed in various chapters of American history. Since the beginning of time, man has learned of the deeds of others by word of mouth and by writings. The history class students utilize both methods by in- tensively studying their text books and by watching historical movies provided for them in the class- rooms. To understand the reasons for the different happenings is one of the primary objectives of our history classes. Civics, the study of the functions of our govern- ment is a requirement for all graduating Seniors. Monarchy and the totalitarian forms of government are compared to democracy. Communism is studied thoroughly, and the Seniors now know what is meant by the saying, “Eternal vigilance is the price of democracy.” Mr. Kristoff looks over his class as they outline a chapter o f American history. 103 Karen Lute, Harry Reynolds, Joe Romo, and Terry Radovich find it interesting to investi- gate the parts of the heart. Curiosity Did you know that your body is a blob of protoplasm? This is one of the first concepts realized by students in their study of biology. In biology, the study of life, every- thing is covered from basic cel- lular structure to all of the life processes. Inorganic matter and their environmental effects are also studied. Those who have taken biology can never forget their spectacular dissections, particular- ly taking apart the head of a grasshopper, piece by piece. A keen desire to learn more about the physical and mental functions of the body will encour- age anyone to take health. But this desire is not needed since health is a required subject for all Soph- omores. The glandular, circula- tory, digestive, and muscular sys- tems are the main divisions of study. This also encompasses the vital organs and the skeletal set- up of the body. 104 My, this looks like fun! Here we are in Mr. Studtmann’s biology class where the students are not so en- thusiastically dissecting frogs. Fortunately, the frog feels no pain since its semblance of a brain has been destroyed. Is Keynote of Science “A little sulfur, a little iron, some carbon disulfide, and now a nice hot flame.’ Too bad, he used to be a nice guy. In chemistry, one learns safety in the laboratory at once. The chemistry student must memorize certain chemical combinations. If he is interested in science, he will take note of the results of his experiments during lab periods. Symbols and va- lences are memorized in chemistry, and innumerable tests are performed in identifying certain salts and metals. Learning the structure of the atom enables the chemistry student to make use of the periodic chart. Experimenting with gases are Dwight Morris, Georgiann Warner, Joyce Paradine, and Ruben Sanchez. Physics is the science which deals with matter and energy, and the inter- action of matter and energy on one another. Since the metric system is the primary unit of measurement, the physics student must know it thor- oughly. In physics, one learns about mechanics and forms of energy. Through experimentation, the physics student observes what he reads in the hook being performed right before his eyes. Through physics experi- ments, the student can calculate the velocity of sound; he can also ob- serve the law of strings being put into effect. Other experiments include measuring electrical resistance, and the index of refraction of light. Here, the fifth hour physics class listens to the variations in resonance of tuning forks over an open tube. 105 Gordon Klawitter ponders over the measurement of a specific part of his drawing. An understanding of the graphic language is one of the dividends a boy receives in drafting class. Drafting is a means of conveying ideas through the use of drawings. Drafting class students receive technical instruction on the construction of machines and buildings. The equipment they employ include: the T-square, triangle, compass, divider, drawing board and erasing shield. Shop Classes Are for Industrial and Creative Minds In this shop class, the boys are putting the machinery to good use. Pictured here are Randy Hooten, Tom Snider, Butch Gibbons, John Duncan, and Dick Reid working on their projects in wood shop. With a vigorous stroke from his trusty hammer, a shop class student proudly puts the finishing touches cm his own masterpiece. Creativity is the goal of wood shop. The boys are given an opportunity to w r ork on their own projects using the wood provided for them in class. While working, the boys learn shop safety, management, laboratory planning, and other important things related to the industrial world. The wood shop classes proudly display works ranging from end tables to book cases. Organization is especially stressed in metal shop classes. Before any work is done with the metals, the boys plan their working procedure, step by step. Interest is high in both shop classes due to the variety in selection of projects. 107 The Accent Is on Language Mr. Watson, above, supervising the new lab recently installed at R.F. This grin that you see on his face is real. For, he enjoys teaching both French and Spanish in 206. Below is Mr. McCubbins, who teaches Latin in 210. Latin is important, as all other languages are derived from it; and it aids in English class a great deal. The accent is on language it seems since River Forest acquired Mr. Watson, Mr. Adamczyk, and Mr. McCubbins, foreign language instructors. The entire Foreign Language depart- ment is important in any school; the more fluent Americans become with For- eign tongue — the better we will get along with the countries themselves. 108 Mr. Watson demonstrates the formation of sen- tence in French-style. First year students pay close attention, because French grammar is dif- ficult to grasp at first. Mr. Adamczyk lectures class — probably in Russian since that is the one he teaches in room 216. Is the tongue too coarse for delicate ears like these? From some of the expressions in this shot it’s hard to tell. 109 Math Requires Thinking Perhaps the toughest courses at River Forest are the mathematics courses. Trigonometry deals v ith trian- gular relationships. Geometry teaches the student to think logically. This is accom- plished by listing the steps in proper order in a geometric prob- lem. Algebra uses letters in place of numbers. Here, three algebra students solve one of their problems. In Mrs. Willing’s third period geometry class, the students study relationships concerning poly- hedrons. 1 10 The bene fits of daily exercise are realized in the boys’ and girls’ physical education classes. Like the students pictured here, they learn to perform stunts and to participate in various sports. The gym students learn coordination and safety in their proper use of the gym and apparatus. Ill Students Prepare for Business World With the business world crying out for more and more secretaries, River Forest is striving to produce more and more com- mercially minded Ingots. In the typing classes, correct posture is stressed. Rhythm and rapid stroking are concentrated upon. Memorization of the brief forms is re- quired for shorthand. The students soon come to realize that shorthand uses many long hand strokes. Carolyn Cornett, Anita Hineline, and Mary Ann Gorincen are calculating bills on the business ma- chines. Typing isn’t so hard, discovers Miss Leaird’s third hour typing class, once you know the proper techniques. 1 12 Miss Leaird here instructs her class in shorthand. 113 Bottom row: Phil Zoladz, Joe Spiegla, Lonis Choate, Bob Sul, Diek Lile, Ronnie Lee, Bob Topper, Dennis Beasley, Bob Duncan, Terry Radovich, Lee Chapman, Jim George, Paul Milchak, Mgr. A1 Hansen. Middle row: Joe Parker, Harry Shawver, Wayne Bcrnoska. Wayne Potts, Gordon Klawitter, Mike Lara, Jim Greybill, John Ilamady, Jim Stempock, Bill Doolin, Chuck Watson, Mike O’Connor, Hubert Stanley, Mgr. Edd Lemons. Top row: Asst, coach Dan Ragovich, Asst, coach Donn Gear, Pete Parker, Dick Johansen, Terry Hansen, Norman Maple, Leon Gumulauski, Jim Mitchell, Larry Baxter, Denny Fuerst, Roger Collins, John Toman, Mgr. Harry Reyn- olds, Asst, coach John Newton, Head coach A1 Bromberg. Ingots Roll From the Mills RIVER FOREST 27 EAST GARY 6 Pictured here is Mike Lara being tackled by No. 12, and Bob Topper rushing in to give aid to Mike. Facing the toughest schedule in the school’s history, the Ingots finished the season by putting the cream on the pie and coming off with the best record-fin the school’s books. On September 5, the Ingots glowed brightly and mauled East Gary, 27-6. This gave them their first victory of the season. East Gary led through the first quarter, 6-0. The second quarter proved to be the decisive one as the Ingots went on a 21-point scoring spree. On September 15, River Forest established two records in defeating Walkerton, 32-0. Not only was this the most points scored against an oppon- ent, but the Ingots also recorded their first shut- out in the school’s history. On October 21, River Forest licked Calumet, 20-19, in an action packed game from beginning- to-end. In winning, the Ingots battled from behind, on four occasions, to beat an opponent who was fa- vored as the winner. FOOTBALL Opponents R.F. Hammond Tech 25 6 East Gary 6 27 New Carlisle - 59 0 Walkerton ... 0 30 Andrean 40 7 Rensselaer 41 0 North Liberty . 0 30 Chesterton 47 6 Calumet 19 20 Culver M.A. 6 6 “Give ’em room!” This appears to be the claim of Terry Edging- ton (55) and Harry Shawver, but actually it’s Bob Topper (10) carrying the ball for another gain against East Gary. Also aiding in the play is Mike Lara, Terry Hansen (76), and Larry Baxter (82). . . . Crush Opponents Bottom, row: Mike Prichett, David Bell, Bob Hinkle, Curt Re- mus, Lonnie Minarich, Frank Hartley, Bill Swisher, Jack Mar- tin, George Spargo, Andy Chaja, Ron Hansen, Ron Potribic. Top row: Joe Spiegla, Lonis Choate, Phil Zoladz, Bob Sul, Paul Milchak, Denis Beasley, Ronnie Lee, Bob Topper, Bob Duncan, Terry Radovich, Dick Lile, Lee Chapman, Jim George. r w ■ 1 . m Y 4 11 1 KJ 1 r j ‘ T M - Tf Chasing the enemy carrier are, left-to-right, Bob Topper, Roger Collins, Jim Mitchell, John Toman, Dick Johansen and Wayne Potts. NORTH LIBERTY — 0 River Forest celebrated their Homecoming October 7, with an impressive 30-0 win over the Shamrocks of North Liberty. More than 2,500 fans watched as the visitors domi- nated play through the air, and River Forest reigned as complete master in a devastating ground attack. In the air, North Liberty completed 10 of 20 aerials for 91 yards. Ironically, the Ingots tried but three passes — and rang the bell on all of them. The fans had hardly settled in their seats when Maple, on the third play, hit through right tackle for 17 yards and a touchdown, giving the Ingots a 6-0 spread. In the second period, the Ingots marched all the way from their own 20 yard line, climaxing the affair with a shot through center by Lara. The score, 12-0. Nearing the close of the third period, Lee charged from the 1 yard line, to run the total up to 18-0. In the longest run of the night, Maple rambled 57 yards through the bulk of the Shamrocks for a fourth TD. Only moments later, Quarterback Klawitter made a “Johnny Unitas” pass to Fullback Lee, covering 41 yards and totaling the fifth touchdown of the game. Thus, River Forest climaxed a very enjoyable and worthwhile homecoming. RIVER FOREST — 30 LARRY BAXTER Sr. End 116 TERRY EDGINGTON Sr. Center and Co-Captain LEON GUMULAUSKI Sr. End RIVER FOREST 6 CULVER 6 In the final game of the season for the Ingots, Coach Bromberg’s “fighting eleven” battled Culver Military to a 6-6 standoff. Starting the game with a series of four plays, the Ingots advanced to the Cadet 19, only to lose the pigskin via a miscue. Culver, un- able to gain on the ground, took to the airways. RF’s Mitchell grab- bed the aerial and headed for pay- dirt. In the fourth quarter, Culver cut loose with a ground attack which netted the Cadets 72 yards. The battle reached its climax when a Cadet went for the “prom- ised land.” Fighting against heavy odds is Roger Collins. Coming to even-it-up are: (left to right) Wayne Potts (63), Wayne Bernoska (75), and Norman Maple (44). TERRY HANSEN Sr. Tackle DICK JOHANSEN Sr. Guard Basketball VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Standing, left to right: Mike Lara, Lewis Sink, Leon Gumulau- West, and Krist Nolcheff. Kneeling: Head Basketball Coach ski, Wayne Bernoska, Joe Parker, manager Alfred Hansen, War- John Newton. Not shown is manager Dwight Morris, ren Ratcliff, Ray Oldham, Lee Courtney, Bob Topper, Wayne It was a dry season this year as far as wins are concerned for the Ingots hoopsters. But, under the leadership of their new Head Basketball Coach, John Newton, the wins came when they counted the most, during the Andrean Tourney. The spirited Ingots de- feated the taller East Gary Eagles by twelve points in their first game and came back the following evening to beat Andrean by seven points to win the “Cham- pionship” and the first basketball tourney in the his- tory of River Forest High School. However, with the majority of the Varsity Ingots back next year and the J.V.’s to fill the vacancy left by the graduating Seniors, the team is planning for a successful year next season. 1961-62 RECORD 37 Portage 60 50 Mt. Ayer 78 41 East Gary 56 43 Hobart 83 51 Boone Grove 65 49 DeMotte 56 51 Liberty Twp. 43 53 Thornton Fr. No 56 ANDREAN HOLIDAY TOURNEY 81 East Gary 69 57 Andrean 50 64 Hebron 66 44 St. Mary’s 48 42 Chesterton 63 40 Culver 85 47 Fair Oaks _ 56 44 Dyer 47 52 Lowell 64 41 Westville 66 42 Rolling Prairie —61 59 Andrean 60 First row, left to right: John Kelly, Wayne Semerau, Paul Wengel, Dick Lile, Harry Shawver, Ron Lee. Top row: Lance Whyle, Pete Parker, Frank Monroe, Coach Bill Logan, Harry Reynolds, Terry Radovich, Jim Greybill. Future Looks Bright for Reserve Team WINS 14 LOSSES 6 This year’s Junior Varsity team, under the direction of coach Bill Logan, got off to a quick start. The season started as the Ingots played host to Portage and defeated the visitors 31 to 27. Playing their next four games on the road the J.V.’s continued their winning streak by downing Hammond Gavit 55 to 27, Mt. Ayer 37 to 34, East Gary 34 to 30, and Boone Grove 45 to 40. When the team returned home they beat DeMotte, Liberty Twp., and Thornton Fractional North. The Junior Varsity team suffered their first loss at the worst time possible. In the Andrean Tourney they lost their chance for the Championship by losing to East Gary 38 to 33. In their second game of the tour- nament, the Junior Ingots defeated St. Mary’s 48 to 33 for the third place trophy. After winning over Hebron and St. Mary, the team suffered losses at the hands of Chesterton and Culver. In their remaining six games the J.V. won 3 and lost 3. They were victorious over Fair Oaks 49 to 28, Westville 39 to 33, and Rolling Prairie 40 to 36, while losing to Dyer, Lowell, and Andrean. 120 FRESHMAN TEAM First row, left to right: Lonnie Minarich, Ken Nowak, Nick tellanos, Frank Hartley, Dave Bell, and Coach Chuck Bencie. Demo, Jerry Gorby, Mike Pritchett. Second row: Fred Allison, Third row: Wilfred DeValle, Jerry Erny, Elentino Dejesus, manager, Ron Potrebic, Bob Wineinger, Bill Swisher, Joe Cas- Dave Addison, Mike Beaudry, Pete Johns. FRESHMAN SCHEDULE R.F 46 Boone Grove 47 R.F 43 Hamm. Gavit 28 R.F 30 Valpo 32 R.F 36 Andrean 50 R.F. . . 30 Hobart 27 R.F 36 East Gary 35 R.F. . 37 Chesterton 25 R.F. 41 Lowell 36 R.F. .... 33 Westville 49 R.F 33 The Ingots are always going after those rebounds, as Wayne Bernoska shows here in the Lowell Game. ANDREAN TOURNEY R.F. 37 Andrean . .... 28 R.F. 39 Hamm. Gavit 28 R.F. 48 Andrean 42 R.F. 54 Boone Grove 33 R.F. . 32 Tolleston 30 R.F. . 38 Merrillville ..... 49 R.F. 38 Hebron 41 R.F. . 25 East Gary 27 Portage 44 Also in the action are Lewis Sink, and Warren Ratcliff. Whose ball will it be? It’s a perfect jump ball as Ray Oldham reaches high in the air to match a Lowell Player. Leon Gumulauski, number 51, Lee Courtney, number 41, and Mike Lara, 23, are poised for action. “Oh no, you don’t,” says Wayne Bernoska as he takes a re- bound away from two Rolling Prairie players. Helping Wayne is Joe Parker. 122 “Oh, my head,” moans Lee Courtney as the ball appears to bounce off his head, but actually he is fighting for a rebound. Also shown are Bob Topper, Ray Oldham, and Leon Gumulauski. No, Joe, that’s not the ball,” informs Warren Ratcliff to Joe Parker as they scramble for the ball. Also viewing the action is Lewis Sink (21), Wayne Bernoska (43), and Mike Lara (23). Andrean Tourney Highlights Season Bottom tow, left to right: Krist Nolcheff, Mike Lara, Joe Parker, Bob Topper, Wayne West. Back row: Head Coach John Newton, Lewis Sink, Leon Gumulauski, Wayne Bernoska, Lee Courtney, Ray Oldham, Warren Ratcliff, and Reserve Coach Bill Logan. Andrean Tourney Champs Bottom row, left to right: Paul Wengel, Neal Stringer, Larry Westmoreland, Richard Lockwood, Bill Jones, Clarence Me- Ilvain. Second row: George Jansen, Bob McKnight, George Semerau, Bob Shirey, Randy Remus, Rudy Sosa, Wayne Seme- Ingot Harriers had another fine season as has been tra- ditional in River Forest. The Ingots compiled a fine 9-4 record, despite injuries to many key runners. The highlights of the season came when R.F., for the first time in history, defeated Lew Wallace 20-57 in the second meet of the year. Also placing 8th in both the Hobart Invitationals and Hobart Sectionals out of 24 and 21 teams respectively, in some of the toughest competition in the state. This year’s squad was led by junior George Semerau, whose performance set the school record to a time of 10 :23, and Senior Randy Remus, who carried the Ingot Harriers through the Hobart Invitational and Sectionals. The other major point-makers for the squad were: Senior, John Jan- sen, Juniors: Warren Ratcliff, Tom Van Vleet, and Bob Shirey, and Sophomores, Joe Romo and Bob McKnight The Ingots would have had a finer season still, but in- juries sidelined such key runners as Seni ors: Jerry Ballog, Ike Singleton, and Bill Lute, Capt., and for a part of the season, Tom Van Vleet. The Ingot Harrier future is bright, although Coach Bill Logan will be hard-pressed to find ample replacements for Randy Remus, a four-year letterman, Bill Lute, Jerry Bal- log, Ike Singleton, John Jansen, and Verria Howe, who have been the nucleus of the team for the past three years. 124 rau, Joe Romo, Jerry Ballog. Third row: Head Coach Bill Logan, Bill Lute, John Jansen, Lance Whyle, Tom Van Vleet, Larry Isakson, Warren Ratcliff, Gerald Brown, and Assistant Coach Chuck Bencie. Cross Country Randy Remus shows the form that made him an outstanding runner in his four years as an Ingot harrier. Here’s the most impressive sight you will ever see in your life — the beginning of a cross-country race. The River Forest Ingots are competing here in the sectionals at Cressmore. CROSS-COUNTRY SCHEDULE Sept. 14 Calumet 17 R.F. 44 Sept. 19 R.F. 20 Lew Wallace 57 East Gary 63 Sept. 21 R.F. 19 Andrean 44 Sept. 26 Hobart 19 R.F. 51 E. Chicago Roosevelt 68 Sept. 28 Chesterton 15 R.F. 46 Oct. 2 R.F. 25 Portage 31 Oct. 9 Wheeler 26 R.F. 32 St. Mary’s 69 Oct. 10 R.F. 20 Lowell 41 Merrillville 75 Oct. 16 R.F. 19 Griffith 36 Hobart Invilalionals: 8th out of 24 Sectionals: 8th out of 21 Lowest score wins Seniors on the squad who have been the nucleus for years are Bill Lute, John Jansen, Randy Remus, Ike Singleton, and Jerry Ballog. Absent at the time was Verria Howe. JUNIOR VARSITY Left to right: Shirley Ellis, Marcy Stepp. Second row: Paulette Tesanovich, Sharon Soohey, Carol Czubik. Third row: Debbie Campbell. Donna Flores VARSITY 126 Goes the Score Cheril Viers VARSITY Jean Morehouse VARSITY ' Notch Another FRESHMEN First row: Georgiana Davich. Second row: Terri Jo Ozbourn, Martha Tesanovich, and Melinda Nehring. Through wind and rain, sleet and storm, our cheer- leaders are ever present to cheer our team on to victory. Our peppy and enthusiastic cheerleaders are chosen dur- ing the latter part of each preceding year on the basis of their acrobatic and cheer- leading ability. Every Thurs- day, our cheerleading teams, including Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen, may be found practicing their cheers and intricate steps in the gym lobby. 127 Majorettes Ready to Perform Left to right is Charlene Hill, Francine Prusinski, Lynda Reagin, Gail Gray, and Mary Soohey. These young pretty girls practiced along with other girls to perform for the Alumni and River Forest High School’s student body’s third Annual Homecoming. They prac- ticed every Wednesday after school in the halls by the music departments. 128 Advertisements Here’s where it all began. As the open hearths provide the medium for Ingot production, our advertisers provide the funds for “our” Ingot finances. 129 FRIENDS OF THE INGOTS Edwin Ailes Pam Kopita Leona Bacon Mrs. Ottlie Kralick Mr. and Mrs. Barney James Kristoff Larry Barrasas Elizabeth Leaird Mrs. Beagley Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lute William Brockus Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Mr. James D. Bruton Mrs. Lynn Lonigro Bill Carpenter Mrs. Magnuson Mr. and Mrs. Coffman and Family Mrs. Matheny Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cook Mr. M. N. McCubbins Buelle E. Crum Mrs. McGauhey Wallace Cubberley Mrs. McKee Carol Curtis Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell Joe Czilli Mr. and Mrs. Frances Monroe, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. George Doolin Mr. and Mrs. Max Morris Mr. and Mrs. Harland Douthill Mrs. Nemtuda Terry Edgington David Nobles Mr. and Mrs. Wade Edgington The Nolcheffs Mr. B. Evanoff John G. O ' Connell A. 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