Riverside Brookfield High School - Rouser Yearbook (Riverside, IL)

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...NMS DON ARBOE. Captain of heavy- weight basketball. Donnie's co-opera- tion and sportsmanship was reaffirmed when his team-mates voted him cap- tain at the close of the season. MARILYN SCHREIBER. Salutatorian. Marilyn was new to us last fall but her ability and achievements are known and appreciated by each of us now. FLOYD MELLER. President of the Honor Senate. A delightful sense of humor coupled with scholastic ability made Floyd a truly worthy president. RUTH HELM. Salutatorian. Behind Ruth's unassuming manner is a store- house of scholastic and musical ability known to all. ED BALLARD. Co-captain of light- weight football. Ed, a fine player, also proved to be a capable leader of the Ponies. Alanna CLASS OFFICERS: R. Slaby, Secretary, E. Hracek, Treasurer, W. Leonard, FRESHMAN YEAR-As wide-eyed freshies, we were initiated into the absorbing life of R-B, and embarked on an eventful four-year career. On the social side of the agenda, we were entertained at the Gypsy Jump, participated in various activities, and enjoyed ourselves thor- oughly. lt was the second year of war and we recog- nized and did our part in the pull for victory. We were growing up. SOPHOMORE YEAR-Headed by B. Evans, S. Brenton, K. Evans, and V. Knourek, we carved our niche in the halls of R-B fame. Math courses became popular with future draftees, and the Junior Red Cross was an important activity. JUNIOR YEAR-We really asserted ourselves and feted the seniors twice at the Pre-Prom and the Prom. Our dramatic talent was exhib- Vice-President, V. Knourek, President. ited in the Junior Play, Best Foot Forward. We had athletes in the famed Skyscraper Quintet and played our part in winning the President's Cup. To guide us through this momentous year we chose W. Leonard, J. Hill, J. McGinn, and R. Slaby. Several of our fold graduated this year. That made us suddenly realize the proximity of the draft and adulthood. SENIOR YEAR-At lastl And, at last, world peace. We plunged into our final year with high hearts and high determination to do our utmost in making this a better world. One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go. We were about to go and try out our wings. This was the final test and we had to be ready for it. DON ARBOE MARILYN SCHREIBER FLOYD MELLER RUTH HELM ED BALLARD

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.. dh Key Padzllfiawi Dick McLou ghlin Mary Ruth Crawford Jack Hill Kathie Evans Laurel Bebinger Bob Novak Alta Barrett Don Dykinga DICK MCLOUGHLIN. Editor of the Clarion, serving as formed School Council made a successful showing in its co-editor with Mary Jayne Vynalek the first semester. initial year. Mac and Mary made a cheerful and competent team. BOB NOVAK. Co-captain of lightweight football. Bob's MARY RUTH CRAWFORD- Edllor of the ROUSER- achievements are known not only on the football field Patient and sympathetic to all, Marcy also exhibits a fine but on The tennis Court, as well. sense of responsibility. U V , ALTA BARRETT. Valedictorian. Alta's individual smile, JACK HILL. Captain of lightweight basketball. An . . . . . H H , pleasing personality, and scholastic achievements give expert ball handler, flashy Tapper sparked the Ponies her distinction at R-B. to a second place finish in the conference. DON DYKlNGA. C - t' f h ' ht f tb ll, KATHIE EVANS. President of the shafciiib. Everyone Sharing honors with EONTLD :,',QAgEK.eEf3yf2fd Em? Wire was impressed with Kathie's good spirit and fairness in . . I, ,h I examples of superior sportsmen as they spurred their dea mg Wll peop e' team through a tough season. LAUREL BEBINGER. Valedictorian, President of the School Council, winner of the D.A.R, award. Under Cl-ASS OFHCER53 R- 5lal9Y, SGCVSTSVYJ E- l l 21Cel4, TVQBS' Laurel's intelligent and efficient direction, the newly urer, W. Leonard, Vice-P ' ' reside-nt, V. Knourek, President.

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