Rochelle Township High School - Tatler Yearbook (Rochelle, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1940 volume:

,4fvVn,4,,f bg ,fcfca-fffL.! 'I'f1'f'Hf.ER VOLUME 29 1940 FN OZGWOZ Q I f this book can bring back pleasant memories to those who pause to reminisce, our aim has been achieved. K Z6Zl:CQfl:0lfLf MISS ALMA HAPPE To Miss I-Iappe we ,dedicate this 1940 Q Tatler in appreciation of her many years of immeasurable service. ,.... Y CJ1, JMZIILCTZZZ Nfl, XVENTON DODGE ARNOLD HETLAND In memory of two .of our Seniors who were taken from A our midst Q W this past- year' by death, 1 4 i What'll you have? Looks like Hoznecoming to: me. Early bird. Out for az stroll, Coach? ,Goocli mornin g. Mr. Hitchcock. Malcolm and Freddie Bushnell. Mary and Warren -Wehner. What a curve! Winifred, Carol, and M Mary Hills Our phys-ed teachers. Ginnie Ellis. Barbie and Patty iHelms. A familiar sight. P Georgia Bushnell. r. LOLA FOSS, High School Sccrefa1'3I Board of Education MR. C. A. ANDERSON, Presidmzf MRS. VERA HERRMANN, Secrvfury MRS. ISABELLE KLEXVIN MR. HOWARD HERON DR. L. W. MASTERS MR. JOHN MAXSON DR. C. H. SCHALLER Eight I ff vw -:fwf.w, 1: Qing 'Ui- ivm :V Hia? ' jjgglw -Umm M9125 -H xr?-an ww? Mmm HQ ,A U M wwwibm .m.m .ff W my AM, M HE 73, MQ' Y. -E . an W, L, ,j EznfAy?gfi -Q a ms www :wx ..,, mme 5 H 1 Z . m 'amz an mth ,Ax Q f mn: ,figl I fx L , , ,uma C. A. HILLS, S1lI1l'I'il1lL'l1!IClZf Niue 11 Q -1 3 C. A. HILLS Malbczzzafifx University of NVisconsin, PlI. B. University of Iowa, M. A. A 'fi FFREDRICK BUSHNELL Mrmzml Arlx Iowa Snare College, B. S. Ames, Iowa WILLARD Gnssmz Music Cornell College, Mt, Vernon, Iowa Northern Illinois State Teach- ers College, DeKalb, B. E. is i u. Ii? VERA COULTAS English, Dramafirs lVlacMurray College, A, B. jacksonville, Illinois ALMA HAPPE Englixlv, Commcrrc North Central Collage, Naper- ville, Illinois, A. B. University of Wfisconsin, M. A. Ten CHESTER ELLIS Sric-11cz', Mnlfammzfirx, Physical Education Carthage College, A. B. University of Wisconsiii, M. Ed. WILLIAM HELMS Sr'if'l1m', Afblrlirx W'cstern State Teachers Col lege, Macomb, B. E. lr DEFORIXEST HITCPICOCK Sricllrr' Knox College, B. S. Galesburg, Illinois University of XVisconsin, I 4. Queeg. as Y 55 7 ' K I Q 5 w xiii ' x fs if 'I ,, ,. V' U ..:5::EEEa N-.'.H Qi'-,giisr rs- I F W? no .. I I AI -..I flu ? V I V 'sire- 5 E. PATRICIA MAVEETY LEORA MCSWEYN ALICE PARKER Home Emlfolnirx Social Srienrz- Ltlllgllllgf, English Lewis Institute, Chicago Des Moines, University, B. S. Iowa State Teachers College, University of Iowa, M. A. B. S., Ames, Iowa Shurtlcif College, Alton, Ill. Washingtcmil University, St. Louis, B. A. M. S. University of Illinois, Urbana EVELYN STRANGFELD ZOE TRAVER IH M' A' IVIARGARET RAINEY Cwffmm-I' M.,ffmmIfm English, Pbysivrll Erlzlcaliou University of Illinois james Miliken University, KEITI1 WEHNER XVestern State Teachers Col- Gregg College, Chicago B. S., Decatur, Illinois ,4gl'flfIIlfIH'F lege, B. Ed., Macomb, Ill. Beloit College, A. B. University of Illinois, M. S. University of Illinois, B. S. EIIFVUII What could be so interesting? A familiar sight Lefty Charming smiles A quintette of quiet girls Posing for the camera Juanita Spaulding The three minute bell, no doubt Doc Confidential Duane Waiting Smiles I t's Leap Year Lunch hour Off to a hard day's work! Ahem! The first sign of spring Tu'rlz'r A I ea. Tbirirrll HI PRESTON ASICELAND Loyal lo i11lram11ra1x. F. F. A., 4 F. F. A. Basketball, 4 lC:1pt.j Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Basketball, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club, l, 2, 3, 4 MAIKGAIXET BARTIHOLOINIIEXV Tho sbc r nvw lJvre, slugs 110 rirrulglfr, so friifmlljf mul jilrux- an! is shin Beloit High School, I, 2, 3 WIALTER BAUER Shrz'uul zmrl wixf' buf 1locsn'l boasf of his luzowlcrlgcf, Milwaukee High School, I, 2,5 MAXINE BEAL Her II1l'fl70ll,.Y simple, bm' wm- 1mu'x I1 ilimfmlzf' Glec Club, 4 Intramurals, 4 G. A. A., l Arts and Crafts, 4 XVILLIAM BECK Ha-'x never uf a lass for a willy l'L'f0l'f.u Football, 1, 3, 4 Basketball, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals, 1 Golf, 3, 4 Tennis, 2, 3 B:Ind,1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra, 1, 2 jcsters, 3 S. O. S., 3, 4 Cuckoo's Nest, 3 Tatler Staff, 4 Swing Band, 3, 4 gall 9 ... Fourteen PI-IYLLIS BEMIS This shy girl ix lrllf' blue. Camp Fire, 1, 2 Arts and Crafts, 4 Tatler Stag, 4 VIRGINIA BENNETT Small of xfalurv, big of llf'lIl'f.n Glee Club, 4 Kings I-Iigh School, 1, 2, 3 jestcrs, 4 BETTY BROUGI-I ll7ln're Belly ir, llmre's 7lI1lSll'.n Jennings Seminary, 1 5. P. Q. R., 2 G. A. A., 2, 3, 4 Cnmp Fire, 2 i S. O. S., 3 Ro-To-Hi Life, 2 Girls' Sextette, 3, 4 Pinnfore, 3 Downbeat, 4 VIRGINIA CARMICPIAEL Music lmtb rbarms rmrl so laalb lbe 7IlIlSi!'l1HI.n 5.11 Q. R., 1,2 Jesters, 3 Intramurals, 4 Band, 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra, l, 2, 3, 4 Downbeat, 4 MARIE CATRON A Ililigcnl, colzrciclzliolls worker. Creston High School, 1, 2, 3 Glcc Club, 4 Jesters, 4 JUNE CLARK Diguifierl, paisrrl, ami iuielli- grid. S. P. R., I, 2, 3 jesters, 2, 3, 4 NIAXINIE CLAXTON A girl wifb if big lJz'nri :mil a willing baud. Camp Fire, 1, 2 G. A. A., 1 Intramurals, 4 Arts and Crafts, 4 JANE CLEVELAND We nuff 'gd along zvillmiif Ir1m'.', Student Council, lg S. P. R., I, 2, Jcsters, 2, 3g Maga- zine Club, 4 QPres.j 3 National Honor Society, 4g G. A. A., 1, 2, 35 Intramurals, 1, 2, 35 Tatler Staff, 4 Cllditorjq Ro- To-Hi Life, 1, Band, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, Camp Fire, 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club, l, 25 Swing Band, 3, 4 DONALD COLEMAN Flu carc'frcv at a breeze. 5. P. Q. R., 2 F. F. A.,1, 2, 3, 4 DUANE DALES 'Ulmiuble ami frivmlly, noi with- xfamling fbnf srbolarly -anim. s. P. Q. R., 2, 3 S. O. S., 3 Track, 2 Magazine Club, 4 Ro-To-Hi Life, 3 National Honor Society, 4 F i f tr-eu SARA DAME A good sporf al all films. G. A. A., l, 2 jcsters, 1, 2, 3 Lucky Girl, I I Speech Contest, 1 Cheerleader, Z, 3, 4 Pep Club, l, 2 Intramurals, 3 EILEEN DANAHER EffiL'iz'f1z'y jlrrsoliijiril, yr! xln' lmx firm' for fun. G. A. A., 3, 4 Glec Club, 4 National Honor Society, 4 Intramurals, 4 CCapt.J R0-To-Hi Life, 4 JAMES DAVEY A immly fcllou' u'illJ rr sricu- is Iific' benf. Creston Higll School, 1, 2, 5 Intramurals, 4 Hobbies Club, 4 MARIAN DAVIDSON M0:l1'xly ix L'll'flIK.U Creston High School, I, 2, 3 jcsrcrs, 4 EVELYN DODGE Our rlvm11rc' -umjorr'flr.,' G. A. A., 1, 2, 3 Intramurals, 2, 3 jcsturs, 2, 3, 4 Relatives by Affection, 4 Bancl, 3, 4 S. P. Q. R., 3 Drum Majorette, 4 ul ni MARY DRAIN I A perl Iiflll' miss wifb alfJ.1'1ir aml sfboluslic abililyf' s. P. Q. R., 1, 2, s G. A, A., 1, 2, 3, 4 jesters, 4 Pep Club, 2, 3 Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club, 3 DIXIE ECKHARDT A smiling blomir' Iubtfs flims- zmf lo ZNIVC' rirwmrif' Alcsters, 4 ILA ER1cRsoN P0isf', clmrziz, and XflIt'1i0IIXIlI'XX are azzimirably rombiuml' in Ibis one rininly miss. S. P. Q. R., 3, 4 National Honor Society, 4 MARGARET FARN1-IAM A talcnfmi H1711 serious slmivlzi is she! Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council, 3, 4 National Honor Society, 4 BETTY LU Focus Sian gels wfaai she likes when she likes ii.', G. A. A., 1, 2,3 jesters, 2, 3 Pep Club, 1, 2 Ro-To-Hi Life, 2, 3, 4 Magazine Club, 4 Glee Club, 3 Sixteen ALICE FOSDICK From Mmlisrm romzfs Ibis girl zvilb bm' swrm' alla voirc and rbizrnz lo please. Madison High School, 1, 2, 3 jcstcrs, 4 Downbeat, 4 Ro-To-Hi Life, 4 Tatler Staff, 4 Mikado, 4 Glee Club, 4 Girls' Sextette, 4 ALEEN FOWLER HSOIIII' :lay shrill lu' flu' b0ss's 1m'fa'rl sz'cI'r'faI'y. S. P. R., I, 2g Camp Fire, I, 2, 3, G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Rc-To-Hi Life, 2, 3, 4, S. O. S., 3: Downbeat, 43 Glec Club, 1, 2, 35 Intramurals, 23 Band, 3, 4, Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, Swing Band, 43 String Ensemble, 4 LAVERNE FRIDAY HGOOII-lldflI7'!'K1 ri ll ri zlelibcrnie, bn! on the lmslzclbnll floor l11 s a whiz. Kings High School, 1, 2, 3 Football, 4 Basketball, 4 jesters, 4 Track, 4 DONALD GILLIS His smile XlL'!'t'f!'IlS his gra'1.'ify. Creston High School, 1, 2, 3 Hobbies Club, 4 Intramurals, 4 HENRY GRUBEN Lij'z-'s a serious proposilionf' Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 Track, 2, 3 jesters, 2, 3 Ro-To-Hi Life, 4 Tatler Staff, l, 4 Mikado, 4 KEITH HALXIERSON HHS lmlrnrl in rmzrlr grcal heights-in an airj1lnm'. Creston High School, 1, 2 Intramurals, 3 Hobbies Club, 4 Boxing, 3 BEVERLY HANSEN UIlH.YSllI7Iillg, buf Iuilb a will of ber own. Camp Fire, l, 2 S. P. R., Z S. O. S., 3 G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals, 4 Magazine Club, 4 Ro-To-I-Ii Life, 2 JAMES HARRIS Hr lrmls xfabilily lo all ur- liuitif's. Student Council, I, 3, 4 QPreS.Jg Football, l, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals, lg Basketball, 2, 3, 4, WrcstliI1g, 2, Boxing, 33 Track, 3, 4, Jesters, 3, Pin- aforc, 3, Mikado, 43 Cu- ckoo's Nest, 33 S. O. S., 3, 4, Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra, l, 2, 3, Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor So- ciety, 3, 4, Class President, lg S. P. R., l, 25 Swing Band, 3, 4 JOANN HAYES TIM vsxcnrc' of poise mul clvaruz- ing 171'rso11alif3'. G. A. A., l Glce Club, 1, 2 Band, 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4 Jesters, 2, 3, 4 ALICE HENRY An- Irixlz mllcvn fron: Ibn' lol? of .as ber curly brnrl fo llJf' lip of L-if ber foes? G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club, 3, 4 Downbeat, 4 Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 ANNE INGLESON Pclile, musical, and wilful. S. P. R., I, 2 Glee Club, 1, 2 Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4 Band, 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 Downbeat, 4 G. A. A., 1 JERRY JACOBS I Il ix not mass bu! miml ibut Illllk!'X Ilan mall. S. O. S., 3, 4 Intramurals, 1, 2 Ro-To-Hi Life, 4 Cliclitorj Tatler Staff, 4 Jestcrs, 1 Glce Club, 1, 2 Boxing, 2, 3 National I-Ionor Society, 3, 4 S. P. R., 1, 2 VERETT JACOBSON A likable rlanp uxlzo 1l0f'm'l allow worry io xpoil bix Jay. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball, Z, 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Class President, 2 S. O. S., 3 I-lobbies Club, 4 QPreS.J Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 Glec Club, 2 Boxing, 1, 2 Aivmua KETTLESON HU rmliahfx frirzzrllim-ss and ,Quurl r'f1u1'r. F. F. A., 1, 2, 4 Football, 2, 3, 4 GAI1. KNIGHT Hr-'s rli-xlilml fo succeed. 1-lobbies Club, 4 Intramurals, 3 HOMER KNIGHT A morlesl man 7ll'l'6'l' fallcs about himself. Football, 3, 4 Basketball, 3 Track, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals, 2, 4 S. O. S., 3, 4 S. P. Q. R., 2, 3 National Honor Society, 4 Band, 3, 4 DORIS KRAHENBUHL Sports are ber long sniff' G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4 QPres.J Arts and Crafts, 4 Ro-To-Hi Life, 4 Glee Club, 4 Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 ELOISE KRUSE Willing fo co-oprrnft' and Hof afraid of work. Downbeat, 4 JAMES LACE A goorl aflwlrle anzl encry- b0rly's fricmlf' Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4 Football, 3, 4 Track, 2 Boxing, 1, 2, 3 s. P. Q. R., 1,2 Class President, 3 STUART MILLER His philosophy is short: Take life as it comes. Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A., 2, 4 Boxing, 1, 2 Class Tournaments, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT MILLIGAN He likes bis slmrc of fun. Football, 3, 4 Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A., 1, 2, 3, 4 fPres.j n MARY MONTGOMERX' If morv people rolllzl accomp- lish as much as she, wlmf rr rosy uforlrl Ibis would lm. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Or- chestra, 1, 2, 3, 4, Band, 1, z, 5, 4. 5. P. Q. R., 2, s. O. S., 3, Downbeat, 43 Mi- kado, 4, Tatler Staff, 2, 3, National Honor Society, 3, 4, Girls' Scxtettc, 3, 4 ANNA MORRIS rl mrrry lmlrl grim rl long 'll'!lj'.,, Il'1IX'L'll'l1LlI'Q1lS, 4 IQAYIVIOND NlOXVERS One nm !lllL'llj'S rely on lJlll!.D F. F. A., 2, 3, 4 F. F. A., Basketball, 3, 4 F. F. A., Baseball, 2, 3, 4 Intrumurals, 4 Bzmd, 2, 4 BETTY MUSSELMAN Sbc s rlxffrflll aml rrmlj' fo leml a lmml al all firms. Band, 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra, 1, 2 A. A., I, 2, 3, 4 sa 1 1 'NK -. in . Eiigiafccu -A ELBERN ONLEY ff betrays one. Kings I-Iigh School, 1, 2, 3 ELMER ONLEY A flilrloum ix his aim: luck no! .vwlaillg fuuzrf' Kings High School, l, 2, 3 NIARYON PAHALY Good cooks and bouzvmalevrx are in IIt'IllIlIIll.n DeKalb High School, l, 2 Glee Club, 4 Mikado, 4 'VIRGINIA PETERS Good In look al and Io lwoivf' Camp Fire, 1 G. A. A., I, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club, 3, 4 Intramurals, l, Z, 3, 4 Arts and Crafts, 4 fPrcs.J MARIAN REWERTS Thr vuorlzl ncvdx ilu- quiz-I, steady lziua'. Jffj Intramurals, 1, 2, 3, 4 ,ffi ,ga ff ?'!' fa' I' Br xilvnt and xafvg silence l7l'l't'l' A l s N inatcrh -..,. ROBERT REXVERTS Q'TlJc l'Ufll'!J,X right-laaml man. Track, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals, I, 2, 3, 4 Football, 3, 4 LOUISE RI-IOADES Always b Il s 31 a I1 rl bustling about. Jesters, 4 Camp Fire, 2 Orchestra, 2 WILLIAM RICHARDS Among fbi' bigbcst in all Ibiu,gs. Thornton High School, 1 Hinsdale High School, 2 Band, 3, 4 Basketball, 3 Football, 4 Intramurals, 4 S. O. S., 4 Tntler Staff, 4 National Honor Society, 4 Boys' State, 4 Speech Contest, 4 MARGARET SAUERS WlJal a swam' Ileliglaf ber quiet life' ujorrlsf' ROLAND SCHOONHOVEN His smile is raptivating. Kings High. School, 1, 2, 3 Basketball, 4 MARGARET SCHUMAKER 'French ami Lulin un' noi Greek to Mnrgurf-I. . .Q. ., ,-, , Glee Club, 2 s P R 1 1 5 4 f s 0 s 3 g 1 , li ii GRACE SLAUGHTER SuwI nm! kind lo all annals. Glue Club, 1, Z, 3, 4 lntramurals, 4 Downbcat, 4 DOROTHY SMITH sbt' Sober, xlcmlfaxl, and llL'll1Il1'L'.H G. A. A., 1 Orchestra, 1 OLIVA SPATH Her xfnxc of humor briglafmx the dullcxl Jay. G. A. A., 1 Glee Club, 4 WILLIAM STROUD With tl gmile ,rlisposilion flu' will f0-lI1!'tlSC.n S. O. S., 3 1 Tennis, 2, 3 Intramurals, 3, 4 Ro-To-Hi Life, 3 Hobbies Club, 4 and V 'X ...I Twellly LILA SWEGER So much more friendly than mmf. Rollo High School, 1 Mendota High School, 2 Kings High School, 3 Intramurals, 4 WALTER TIGAN Fd ratbur argue iban ml, Football, 3 Basketball, 3 Hackett Trophy, 3 Golf, 1, Z, 3 Ro-To-Hi Life, 3, 4 Qliditorj Class President, 4 Magazine Club, 4 WILLIAM TIGAN The Hubs' :lar L'enh'r', Student Council, 2 Football Manager, 2, 3 Basketball, l, 2, 5, 4 Gym Club, 3 Ro-To-Hi Life, 4 Track, 3 S. P. Q. R., 4 ALICE VANSTONE To be a nurse is bf-r ambition. Creston High School, 1, 2, 3 WILLIAM VAUGHN Yon can zlvliwzd on Billf' S. O. S., 3, 4 Football, 2, 3, 4 Basketball, 3, 4 Track, 1, 2, 3, 4 -Intramurals, 1, 2 s. P. Q, R., 1 jcsccrs, 3 Glee Club, 2, 3, 4 BETTY WADEY There a r c m 0 r 1' izllwvzvfirzg lbings lbuu. books. Glee Club, 2, 3, 4 ANN WESTIN Generali: and good-lJ0urh'zl. S. P. R., 1, 2, 5 Pep Club, 1, 2 G. A. A., 1, z, 3 Jesters, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals, 1, 2, 3 Camp Fire, I, 2, 3, 4 fPres.J Glce Club, 1, 2, 3 Speech Contest, 4 Tntler Staff, 4 lf lf 'l 5' , sw? 552.2 VA. Twcnly-one MARIAN WIGEN Sim xfrizfcs lo do ber best' Creston High School, 1, 2 Glce Club, 4 jesters, 4 MARY WILLIAMS So ralmble in all slw does. s.P. Q. R., 1,2 Orchestra, 2 Senior Class History Class Officers WALTER TIGAN .......,.,... ,.,,Y, ,,.... ..., . ..,... . . ..,...,......., . , Prr'sia'f'nl WILLIAM BECK ,.,.,,. Y .,.,,,..,, L .,,, , ,,,, ,,,, ,,,A,,,, X 7 icerllrrmidmfl ALEEN FOWLER ...- - .,,,, - ,,., L, ,,,,., on 4,,,,,,,, ,Mu .Sggyelary JAMES LACE ...........,.... ,... . . .... L ,...,,. .,., , ,,,. L, ,,,,,, , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, M Treasurer MARGARET FARNHAM, JAMES HARRIS ....... .....,.. S furlenf Council Members MISS MCSWEYN .......,...,.. A .... ..Y.... ,..Y, L ..,. ....Y,., Y.....,Y.Y..A.,...,.YY,....,, .. . S 17 UWJ01' Like every other class before us, we found high school life a decidedly new kind of experience. After several of us had agreed to buy a second-hand study hall book from one of the upperclassmen, we caught on quickly. Following a few weeks of folly, we settled down, with the help of our sponsor, Miss MsSweyn, to show the other classes what we could do. This year James Harris made the football team, and James Lace and Bill Tigaan, the basketball squad. Mary Drain and Doris Krahenbuhl developed into leading girl athletes. Others of our number joined different clubs and activities. The sophomore year was certainly not dull for us. We enjoyed two good parties, one given us by the freshmen and the other by us. Bill Vaughn was added to the list of important athletes. James Harris, Betty Brough, and Anne Ingleson made a reputa- tion for us in the music department. With these' additions to our 'popularity and fame, the Class of 1940 entered its third year of high school. At last we reached the coveted goal of being upperclassmen. With a feeling of superiority, we started the year with high spirits. Our 'new football heroes were Bob Rewerts, Art Kettleson, Everett Jacobson, Bob Milligan, Bob Tigan, Bill Beck, and Homer Knight. Bill Beck alone represented us in tennisg Bob Rewerts and Bill Vaughn were on the track team. James Lace, voted this year's basketball captain, was supported by the Tigan cousins, Bill and Bob. Bill Beck, James Harris, and Ann Westin had .parts in the Jesters' annual play. The crowning event of the year, of course, was the Junior-Senior Prom. How we worked to put on one to do credit to our class! Starting the year as seniors was a thrill. We did nothing spectacular our last year but carried on as before. Ann Westin again had a part in the Jesteris play. She and Bill Richards, a newcomer last year, represented R. T. H. S. in the sub-district speech contests. He also was a regular on the football squad, while LaVerne Friday and Roland Schoonhoven, 1940 additions from Kings, shone on the basketball floor. We continued to take an active part in music, Jim Harris and Judson Calhoun having leads in the Mikado The last big event to which we are looking forward as the Tatler goes to press is our graduation. All in all, our four years in high school have been busy but happy ones. Twenly-Iwo BEST LOOKING BEST ATHLETE MOST VERSATILE BEST DRESSED BEST DANCER FRIENDLIEST BEST MUSICIAN MOST STUDIOUS BEST MANNERED MOST EASY-GOING MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST AMBITIOUS BEST BLUFFER MOST SOPHISTICATED TEACI-IER'S PET TEACHER'S PEST SHYEST Senior Personalities Donald Gillis James Lace William Richards Judson Calhoun Robert Felt LaVerne Friday James Harris Walter Bauer Henry Gruben Everett Jacobson William Richards Jerry Jacobs Robert Milligan Judson Calhoun James Harris Stuart Miller Raymond Mowers Tufcnty- fbrec alla Erickson Doris Krahenbuhl Jane Cleveland Jane Cleveland Sally Dame Margaret Bartholomew Anne Ingleson Mary Montgomery JoAnn Hayes Beverly Hansen Margaret Farnham Margaret Farnham Ann Westin JoAnn Hayes Jane Cleveland Maxine Claxton Margaret Sauers Junior Class History ' Class Oiiicers VALERE DEGRYSE .,,...Y ,Y,....,..,, - .,... ,...,.,,,,,.... ..., C ,.... P r csidcuf RONALD HAAS -.. ....,.. Virlf-prexidcnl RUTH NESHEIM ..... H ....,.,, ....,... S rcrrlary HARRY TROOP Y..,.. .,,,,,......,,,.., .,..... . ..,..,... . - ...W ..,,..,,,........... TYOES1l7ff CONNIE CARON, HELEN BARNETT ,,..Y, ,- ,,.. Sfudrnf Council Membrrx MISS MAVEETY ..............,..,,Y..,.,,A...,,,.. .Y.....,.... - ........ - ....,,... Sponsor In September there were seventy-three juniors. Marjorie Tyler, Wfilliam Thorpe, and Virginia Rainwater have since enrolled. In dramatics and music we find many juniors distinguishing themselves. Bob Kepner and Marjory Hetland had major roles in the Mikado, and Elsie Dibble was an excellent accompanist for them. Helen Barnett, Bob Kepner, Mary Jean Koritz, and Phil May all had leads in the Dramatics Club play, Relatives by Affection. John Roe entered the speech contest in extemporaneous speaking. This year, as always, our class has provided more than its share of athletes. On the football field, We saw Ralph Dailey, Valcre Degryse, Claude Haselton, Bob Kepner, Phil May, Thor Moluf, Henry Rittmeyer, John Roe, Virgil Stevenson, and Harry Troop. Valere Degryse, Ronald Haas, Claude Haselton, Bob Kepner, Phil May, and John Roe all played good basketball. Jack Vierke acted as manager for both teamsg Lewis Boelkes was track manager. Thor Moluf was a go-getter in the Tarler Staff magazine drive and out-ranked by far all the other salesmen in the student body. Gut of the junior class Mary Jean Koritz, Ruth Nesheirn, Harry Troop, and Virginia Yetter were elected to the National Honor Society. A What kind of a prom to have was our chief worry this spring. We Hnally decided upon a Star Dust theme and put on a successful prom. Of course, we worked hard, but that's the fun of being a junior. Twenty-four unior Class 1 ' V 'T W-'q ' A l 2 l 4 f T ROW 4-john Tigan, Marjory Hctland, Lawrence Gilbert, Erma Cochran, Robert Hauser, Mary Ross, Henry Rittmeycr, Lois Harms, Robert Kcpner. ROXV 3-Ruth Carpenter, Arthur Zuercher, Virginia Yetter, Clarence Rasmussen, Alice Hau- ser, john Klewin, Olive Svcla, Phil May, Alice Casey. ROW 2-Orlo Hall, Emmagene Brennan, Frank Simmons, Mary Koritz, Virgil Stevenson, Winifrcd Lee, Howard Handlin, Donna Beydler, Grant Peterson. ROW' 1-Betsey Tilton, Connie Caron, Ronald Haas, Ruth Nesheim, Valere Degryse, Helen Barnett, Harry Troop, Miss Maveety Qsponsorj, Jeanne Shrader f i l l I l I l ROXV 4-Elmer Peters, Dorothy Sehumakcr, Thor Moluf, Louise McCaslin, Orville Anglemeier, Marie Schalmcker, .lack Barker, Ella Van I'lise. RONV 3-Helene Askeland, Bernard Nelson, Laura Roush, Harold Singleton, Elnora Petry, Margaret Felvcy, jack Vierku, Bcrnieee Dodge. RONV 2+Sl1irley Bcvington, Lewis Boelkes, Alice Smith, Maids LeMar, Marie Fry, Elsie Dibble, Ralph Dailey, Violet Smelccr, John Roe. ROW 1-Miriam Holmes, Claude Haselton, Betty Walters, Archie Rainwater, Hazel Foss, Edwin Sehulcnluurg, jane Reints, junior Johnson Twenty-fire Sophomore Class History WAYNE ASKVIG ,..- ..vY,. .,... P rrsidvnl CLARA JOHNSON ....... . .. ,.,,,,. Vice-president MILDRED I-IARTMAN -O ...... ........ S ccrvlury BRADLEY MANNING ,,.. ..... , .. .......,. .....,,,.......... . ..- ..... Treasurer BETTE BENNETT, BILLY ASKVIG .,,,.. - .,.,. Sludenl Council Members MR. GIESKE me . ,A ,,....,.,.. .-... Sponsor With Mr. Gieske as our class sponsor, our Sophomore band, ninety-two strong, began a second year in R. T. H. S. Three of our number have been especially active in various ways. Patsy Hayes, Marie Eckhardt, and Billy Askvig were prominent in dramatics and played roles in the Jester's big play. In the sub-district state speech contests, Patsy and Marie scored seconds and thirds in dramatic and humorous reading and in oratory, a rating which entitled them to go on to the district meet. Patsy, Marie, and Bill, by leading yells, helped to pep up the cheering section at our games. Besides Billy, also a baton rwirler, the three maiorettes, Mildred Hartman, and the Hanson twins, belong to our class. One of our musicians, Tommy Koehler, sang in the boys' quartette. Andy Binz, Bill Stauffer, Francis Pogue, and Bob Davis were our active athletes. Our biggest social event of the year was a party at which the freshmen were our guests. We decorated the gym with autumn colors and leering pumpkins in keeping with the Hallowe'en spirit and served pumpkin pie and cider. The evening was spent playing games and dancing. T11'r'uly-six Sophomore Class E.:p,Q.,- ff- if ,n- - 'af -V ' im g l 5332 . 4 is 1512-Eli' ff 5 i -rr - 221,72 '- 1-V Y -fa H , - 1 az H,-t :ww 1 .ff fa-Q, fn W at . , 1 i. , . ,, , 7-12 1 .rw ev.: - 1 .f :rf f - - , fra - Q- . A , , 5 1 .-f: 5 RONV 4-Harold Cronk, Shirley Boehme, Wfayne Rewerts, Helen Robertson, Klyne Praetz, Iiarlene Wotmclrick, Robert Davis, Kathryn Adams, Vlfilliam Stauffer. ROXV 3-Mr. Gieslie ladviserj, Carolyn Falvey, XVilbur Rand, Margaret Furman, Raymond Brown, Margaret Shottenkirli, john Nlcliiness, Patsy Hayes, Leon Dailey, Marie Fckhardt. ROW 2-Andy Binz, Pauline Swick, Bud Felt, Lenora Askeland, Owen Klewin, Viola Pahaly, Harold Goelitz, Deluures Hermann, Ralph Carr. ROW I-Eleanor Heal, Clara johnson, NVayne Asltyig, Bette Bennett, Billy Askvig, Mildred Hartman, Bradley Manning, Vonda Oltman, Floyd Andrew RONV 4-Elizabeth McKenzie, Ethel Gaston, Mariheth Eber, Alvin Egland, Mildred Carter, Francis Pogue, Miloma Grant, Robert Peterson, Lois Gruben, Charles Fry, Elaine Vandre, Roy MeCaslin, junior Pearce. ROW 3-Lora Wong, Lillian Hanson. Lorraine Hanson, Regina Ceeco, Clyde Moore, Lorraine Carter, Walter W'illcox, Lois jackson, Robert McCaslir., Mary Dailey, Ralph Erickson, Magdelina Eckhardt. ROW' 2-Katherine Foster, Yvonne Allison, Robert Busse, Betty Kopp, Thomas Koebler, Ruth Rewcrts, W'illian1 Carpenter, Norma Carpenter, Patil Glosser. Clara Dailey, Chester Brown. ROW 1- Betty Allen, Anna XVahley, Robert Lofgren, Helen Alcock, Robert Doll, Phyllis Dales, Eugene Pearce, Gertrude Bauer, W'il- liam Thorpe, Nvanda Ramlol, W'ilbur Knight, Opal W'alton, Lois Rasmussen Tlucnly-se Ven Freshman Class History DAVID FELL - ,,,.,. ,,,.,,, ........... P rrsidrrzi LYLE KUNDE ....... L ..,,,.. m ,.,.,,, ...., X fi Lsff- prexifl ffzz I JOYCE JACOBSON ....,. ,...., L ., .,.,. ...,... Sf-rrrlury ROBERT HARRIS W. ........,. .. ..,,.. 7 .,...,.,,.,,,,.. .,... - ..........., - ,.... T n-usurer DELORES CLEVELAND, DON SCHALLER . ........... ,..... S indent COIllIFil Mc'mb:'rs MISS PARKER ......, - .......,.. - .....,.,A ,,,,,.,.,.,.,,., L W L, .,,., Wa, ,,,..,........... ,..... S pousor Eihty-nine freshmen enrolled in the Rochelle Township High School in September to commence their four years of high school work. It took a little time to et used to a different environment and to break awa f from . g s 1 5 grade school habits. The new freedom of high school made us a little cocky at first, but we soon settled down to business and have made a place for ourselves. We have taken art earnestl in different activities, and our teachers tell us show romise of . P l Y . 1 P doing outstanding work 1n the future. Bob Drain, Bud Entwistle, Bob Harris, Lyle Kunde, Billy Maxson, and Don Schaller were the leading freshmen sportsmen. Jacquelyn Countryman, Shirley Sanders, and Bob Motlong were our leading representatives in the music department. Bob Harris, Lyle Kunde, and Joan Cavell took part in the Jesters' play Relatives by Affection. The big event of the year for us took place on Saint Patrick's Day when we threw', a party for the sophomores. The gym was decorated with the emblems and colors of Ireland. T1L'w1ly-sigh! Freshman Class RONV 4-Lois Musselman, Arden Varner, Betty Janes, Edward Heron, Marjorie Tyler, Theodore Jaeger, Marilyn Willcox, Albert Entwistle, Charles Allen. ROW 3-Miss Parkerfsponsorj, Dorothy Foss, Russell Wfarner, Frances Stautfer, Glenn Garnhart, Irene Mowers, Harry Felvey, Catherine Oehrli, Birney Dibble, Norman Larson. ROW 2--George Berg, Morris Butler, Janet Barker, Alvin Conrad, Dorothy Brown, Willard Dugdale, Dolores O'Brien, Harold Kurz, Dorothy Ebens, Robert Jenkinson, Donald Gruben. RONV 1-Russel Reints, Don Schaller, David Fell, Joyce Jacobson, Dolores Cleveland, Lyle Kunde, Robert Harris, Xvilma Klewin, NVilliam Donaldson, Wilbur Rasmussen, Rueben Brink ROXV 4-Cloyed Holloway, Cameron Brenner, Junior Bennett, Mable Mussclman, Gerald Pogue, Virginia Roush, Richard Robb, Louise Balch, James Carney, Warren Miller, Robert Drain. ROW' 3-Ralph Erickson, Marie Gaston, Donald Morris, Shirley Sanders, Bruce Dummer, Mary Cothern, Lyle Gentry, Cecelia Berg, Orval Schabackcr, Virginia Dodge, Donald Peters, Norms Leonard. ROW' 2-Aleen Heltness, Gordon Bcarrows, Phyllis Eckhardt, Howard Somers, Maralyn Brennan, Charles Masters, Gladys Wagiicr, Stanley Larson, Jacquelyn Countryman, Robert Motlong, Mildred Crook. ROW' 1-Elizabeth Ulferts, Willard Klewin, Sarah Berg, Junior Oellig, Christina Erickson, XVilliam Seiple, Joan Cavell, Willianm Maxson, Laura Simmons, Jerold Busse, Maurine Mcisener Twenly-niize Speech contest winners and Miss Coultas, coach Une of our genial bus drivers Cheerleader I n terestin g? Alma Mater Mary Studious Now stay just like that. The big bass horn State farmer The new choir robes Aha! an acrobat There she blows! Thirty I Tatler Staff . ' .1 Q .,..,., STANDING-Jerry Jacobs, William Beck, Mary Koritz, Miss Happe Csponsorj, Henry Gruben, Robert Kepner, Helen Barnett, Phil May, Stanley Larson SITTING-Alice Fosdick, Helen Ann Alcock, Phyllis Bemis, Jane Cleveland, NVilliam Richards, Ann Westin JANE CLEVELAND ..,... - .....,.. ,..,.e E rlitor-in-Chief WILLIAM RICHARDS ,,,,,,, ,,, ,.,,, Assistant Editor PHIL MAY ..,,,,.,.,.,,,.,,,,, , ...,,., .,..,... B usi 11c' ss Edifor ALICE FOSDICK ,,r.r. r,.r.,, A Cfivifics Ecfifo-V HENRY GRUBEN ,.r...., ,,.,,,.r,, L iIll'1'll1'3' Edifor XVILLIAM BECK ,,,,.,,,,,...,.,.,,...,,,,,,..,,,,...,, , ,,.,,,,,.. L ,,....,,,,, Sports Effifor RGB-ERT KEPNER, MARY JEAN KORITZ .,,.,,, L .,,, ,.,, ,,,,,,,. S 1 mjwsbof Ez1'if0rs ANN XVESTIN ,.,,.., ,,,,, , .... ..... ..,., . , ,,,,..,, , , ,,..,, ..,r., S wzior Eflifor HELEN BARNETT ..e,,..eee,e ,,...,ee, I lmior Editor HELEN ANN ALCOCK , ei,,.,. ...... S ojlbouzorc Edifor STANLEY LARSON ,,.w, ee..,,,e,,e.ee,,,r,,, ,..,.... F rcslvnzan Edifor PHYLLIS BEMIS, GERALD JACOBS ..,.., ,,....,,.,,,.,r,. T ypisis MISS HAPPE , ,,,e,..,..,,.......V......,.,r.,...,,, .... . . Adviser Thirty-two Student Council gy STANDING-Mr. Hills Cadviserj, Billy Askvig, Dolores Cleveland, Margaret Farnham, Don Schallcr. SEATED-Connie Caron, James Harris, Bette Bennett, Helen Barnett. JAMES HARRIS .. - ,..,. .,,..., .,., - ,...,, P r esirlcnt HELEN BARNETT ..... -.. ...,... - .....,... W.-. Vir'c-jzrrsirlwzi CONNIE CARON YYYYY,. ..,.,.. - ...,..,.., S fcrefary BETTE BENNETT ..,., .,...,. . W-.. ,..,,.. Trc'asurrr MR. HILLS ..... A ,.,.. . L-,C .....A,,, Sponsor Since 1936 the Student Council, in which each class is represented by two members, has been the voice of the R. T. H. S. student body. This year we have again carried on successfully. The student-activity ticket system is proving more popular than ever before with a larger percentage of pupils taking advantage of it. We feel honored that one of our neighboring schools adopted our system this year. The Council again made the plans for the Homecoming celebration. The project of which the council was most proud was the inauguration of a Courtesy Week, in which ever bod took art. Some wrote essa sg others made osters- one Y Y P Y P 1 issue of Ro-To-Hi Life featured Courtesy Week g skits and talks were given in the assembl . So successful was it, that we ho e it ma be made an annual event. Y P Y Thirty- fhrce Ro-To-Hi Life STANDING-Betty Fogle, Alice Fosdick, Henry Gruben, Aleen Fowler, Doris Krahenbuhl, Jerry Jacobs, Keith Halverson, Howard Handlin, Mrs. Strangfeld Csponsori, Raymond Brown, Shirley Bevington, Betty Walters, Everett Jacobson, Bradley Manning, Williain Tigan, Marie Eckhardt, Robert Kepner SEATED-John Tigan, Billy Askvig, Virgil Stevenson, W'alter Tigan VVALTER TIGAN ..,.. .... . . Eililor fFirxl Svnzvslurj JERRY JACOBS ..,...,..,,,,,,,,, ,,...., , , ..,,.l,,...,, ..,,.,.,,l,,,,, . ,....,.,.,.,,, E rlifor fSemnd Smruutrrl VIRGIL STEVENSON ,,,.,,,, ,,,.,, .,,,,,,,,...,,,,,,,.... , . . ..... ,., ,.,........,..,,, ,.,,,,,,,. A sxixfurlf-Eclilor WALTER TIGAN, BILL TIGAN, HOWARD HANDLIN ....,. ,,,,,..... ...,,,l. S 17 Uris ROBERT KEPNER ...,,,,..... ,......,.,...,..,...,,...,,ll...............,..., . .. ,,,...,.. Clubs ALEEN FOWLER , ,,...., E, ,,..,,., .,,,...,.,.. M uxii' BETTY FOGLE ......,...,........... ,,.,.,.,.............,..,.,.,......, E ,.,........,.,,..l . .. Exrbazzgcx HENRY GRUBEN, DORIS KRAI-IENBUHL, BILLY ASKVIG .,,... ...,, .....,, A r I Edilors RAY BROWN, MARIE ECKI-IARDT, ............., .....,,, Y .,.,...,................l... W v...... C 0lIll71lliSfS BETTY XVALTERS, KEITH HALVERSON, SHIRLEY BEVINGTON W- .,,,, Rr'l70rfi'rs BRADLEY MANNING .,.,,..,,..,...,..,.,..., , .,............,..,. nu .... ........,..,,,....,...... M imzfogruplaing MRS. STRANGFELD ,, ,nw ,... .. SIIDHSOV Twice a month the Ro-To-Hi Life staff aims to accomplish three purposes in pub- lishing the school paper. They attempt to put into practice the fundamentals learned in journalism class, to give the latest news about the school to the students and faculty, and to record the school history accurately. Journalism is now a regular subject for which a student receives one half credit. There is never a dull moment, for when we are not doing our work for the paper, we are assigned lessons in the text Journalism and the Schoolpaper by Reddick. By keeping scrapbooks containing the news articles and editorials, and by helping publish a paper every two weeks, we realize better the work involved in publishing daily newspapers. The staff also tries, whenever possible, to scoop the Rochelle papers and succeeds many times, but woe unto the staff member who has news and lets the town paper print it first. Tbirly-four National Honor Society 1 IKOW 3-Harry Troop, Williani Richards, Jane Cleveland, James Harris, Homer Knight ROW Z-jerry Jacobs, Mary Montgomery, lla Erickson, Margaret Farnham, Duane Dales ROW 1--Virginia Yetter, Ruth Nesheim, Miss McSwevn Csponsorj, Mary Koritz, Eileen Danaher The purpose of the National Honor Society is to emphasize the importance of scholarship and to recognize those who have excelled in this respect. However, service, character, and leadership are also taken into consideration in choosing students for this honor. A member may be dropped at any time for failure to meet the requirements of this society. The membership is limited to five percent of the Junior Class and Hfteen per cent of the Senior Class, all of whom must rank in the upper third of the two classess in scholarship. Those carrying over membership from last year are Mary M. Montgomery, Jerry Jacobs, and James Harris. New juniors elected are Ruth Nesheim, Virginia Yetter, Mary Jean Koritz, and Harry Troop. Since the society is relatively new, its activities have been limitedg but this year a banquet was held in honor of the new members. It is hoped that this event will become an annual affair. Thirty-fi W' F. F. A. STANDING--Mr. Wehiier Csponsorl, Bruce Dummer, Ralph Dailey, Harold Goelitz, Klyne Praetz, Robert Busse, Arnold Hetland, Wfilber Rand, Roland Schoonlloven, Wayne King, NVillard Dugdale, Harold Peters, Arthur Kettleson, junior Bennett, Don Coleman, Elmer Peters, Alvin Conrad SEATED-Raymond Mowers, Robert Milligan, Bernard Nelson, Russell Reints, Henry Rittmeyer, Theo- dore Jaeger, Owen Klewin, Stuart Miller, Ralph Carr ROBERT MILLIGAN ,,A,,A,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,A,,,,,,,,,,,,. O ,r.,.r. . ..,..... Prc'sid'vl1f HENRY RITTMEYER ....... - ........ .,..,..,., ,,,..,,.,.,,,,,.. . . . ....,, Viet'-lzwsirlwrl BERNARD NELSON .,......., -.- ,.... ,. ,.,. O., .......,r.l,l.. ...... - Secrvfary RAYMOND MOWERS ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,.. , ,,,,,,,.,,,,.. - ,,,,l., ...,.. - . -. Treaszlrw' DONALD COLEMAN . .... Y ...... . - .4.4.... - ....... Rvllvrfvr HARRY ROSS ...Om ,,.,,.,,,,,............... ..l.,......., ,.,.,.,........,.... ,.ll..,... W a I rl: Dag MR. NVEHNER , ,,,.,..,........... v .,...,.... ...,.,..,,.,,....... c ,,..,.,., . ..- .........,,,.....,.,,.,,,,,..,l......., Sponsor The local F. F. A. chapter was a busy one last year. Judging for poultry, livestock, and grains provided a full round of activities. They also competed with neighboring schools in basketball and kittenball. The thirty members held their meetings the second Tuesday of every month. The Rochelle F. F. A. was adequately represented by several judging teams at the grain judging contest at Waterman. Raymond Mowers, Arnold Hetland, George Berg, Harold Peters, and Bruce Dummer entered the contest. The poultry judging teams included Henry Rittmeyer, Junior Bennett, Harry Ross, Owen Klewin, and Ralph Carr. The fatstock judging contest held at Ashtofn was entered by Robert Milligan, Archie Rainwater, Henry Rittmeyer, and Roy McCaslin. The vice-president and the treasurer attended the F. F. A. Ofiicers Training School held at Springheld during September. In Illinois last year, there were 12,318 F. F. A. chapters. This gives some idea of the popularity of this farm-youth movement. One hundred thirty-two members from various chapters were promoted to the State-Farmer rank. Bob Milligan of the local chapter received this honor. To qualify for this, one must pass a rigid test on the club's constitution and parliamentary procedure. Scholarship and leadership are also considered. Ten boys from Illinois were named American Farmers. On April 23 the annual banquet was held to which the fathers, sons, and farmer members of the local chapter were invited. The event was a big success. The F. F. A. is fast achieving its purpose of keeping youths of America interested in farming, the backbone of our country. Tbirly-sif -4 S. P. Q. R. BX: ROW 4-Pauline Swick, Margaret Schumakcr, Carolyn Falvey, Mariheth Eber, Margaret Shottenkirk ROW 3-Lora W'ong, Dolores Cleveland, David Fell, Doloures O'Brien, Mildred Cronk ROW 2-Vonda Oltmau, Lewis Boelkes, Vfilma Klewin, Louise Balch, Phyllis Eckhardt ROW 1-Margaret Furman, William Tigan, Miss Parker fsponsorj, Jack Barker, Ila Erickson WILLIAM TIGAN -.. .......... ......... P rrxirlvrlf STANLEY LARSON ..... . . . ....... .... -- ......... Vice-presirlwll ILA ERICKSON --. .......... --- .....,. . . ,..,. -- ....... ..-- ........ .... Secretary MARGARET FURMAN ..... - ......... - ........ ..... T reasurer MISS PARKER ................ - ....... .... ...... ..... A dvisor The first really important event of the Latin Club was the Saturnalia Banquet, which turned out to be a huge success. Old Roman customs were followed, from the serving of eggs as the first course to apples for the last course. So-called Wine was served during the third course by the in-coming members who acted as slaves. Other meetings of the S. P. Q. R. consisted of reports on gods and important Roman men, singing songs in Latin, acting out charades, and testing their knowledge of Latin by playing gamesg such as, anagrams, authors, spelldowns, and Professor Quizf' in which they used Latin terms. In April the Latin Club visited the classical exhibits of the Art Institute and the Field Museum. As usual, a picnic at the Pines terminated the year,s activities of the S. P. R. Tbirly-scum: G. A. A. ROW' 4-Bette Bennett, Aleen Fowler, Eileen Danaher, Beverly Hansen, Shirley Boehme, Lois Musselmnn, Betty Fogle, Virginia Peters ROW 3-Dorothy Brown, Dolores O'Bricn, Betty Brough, Mary Drain, Betsey Tilton, Emmagcne Bren- nan, Catherine Oehrli, Lois Gruben ROW 2-Betty Kopp, Shirley Bevington, jacquelyn Countryman, Dolores Cleveland, Maralyn Brennan, Aleen Heltness, Violet Smelcer, Clara Dailey, Mildred Hartman, Vfilma Klewin ROW I-Mildred Cronk, Elaine Vandre, Betty Musselman, Miss Rainey fsponsorj, Doris Krahcnbuhl, Alice Henry, Jeanne Shrader, Christina Erickson DORIS KRAHENBUHI.. .,.., C .,..,,, Pfliillfllf ALICE HENRY ..,.,. .- ........ .,,,,,. V irc'-fm'sirlcul BETTY MUSSELMAN .,,... .,.....,,,,,..,...... S vrrvlary ELAINE VANDRE ,,,.,.... L ,,,,,,.,,,,,, Tn'axur1'r JEANNE SHRADER .,,,. Point-sm'n'lary MISS RAINEY ....,.,..,.....,,. ....,. . . ........,. ,.....,..,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , ,ii,,,,,,,,. S 17 onxor The first meeting of the G. A. A. was held in the form of a Buddy Hike oin September 26. Each old member took a prospective member with her and acted as her buddy. On November 1, we held a bake sale at Luxton's market to raise funds. This year for the first time the girls had a chance to bowl Monday nights after school at our local bowling alleys. It was considered a regular activityg every one who participated earned points toward her award. Other sport activities were basketball, volley ball, archery, and tennis. During January we had a basketball banquet which ended the basketball season. March 8, ten of our girls, Doris Krahenbuhl, Mary Drain, Emmagene Brennan, Jeanne Shrader, Betsey Tilton, Violet Smelcer, Lois Musselman, Aleen Heltness, Wilma Klewin, and Dolores Cleveland entered the spot shooting contest in our section. Although they didn't win one of the three places, they came through with a close fourth. May 1 ten girls went to a play day at Steward. This was carried out in a Pinocchio setting. ' Every year G. A. A. girls have the opportunity to attend a G. A. A. camp. As yet no plans have been made for any of the girls of this year's G. A. A. Thus ends another year of the Rochelle G. A. A. Thirty-nigh! Arts and Crafts Club 453525 'M 5- , '-yn 'T .X Hn? ROW 3-Dorthy Schumnker, Phyllis Bemis, Lois Jackson, Earlene Woodrick ROW 2-Miss Muveety Qsponsorj, Marie Schabzicker, Louise McCnslin, Gertrude Bauer, Maxine Claxton ROW l-Elsie Dibble, Nvinifred Lee, Virginia Peters, Bette Bennett, Betty Kopp VIRGINIA PETERS ..., A .,,,.... C, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Presizlrnl ELSIE DIBBLE ..,.... ,,,,, V ire-prrsideflf BETTE BENNETT ...... ,,,, R ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, S e frcfary WINIFRED LEE ,,,., W i.,,i i,..... T rvaszlrvr NIISS NIAVEETY ,,,,,,. v,,,w,, S fmnygr The Arts and Crafts Club is made up of students who are especially interested in creating designs in various mediums. However the work of the group is half creation and half appreciation. Each member aims to carry out three projects and to make two posters or their equivalent and to participate in one program during the year. The projects may be chosen from the field of crafts or artg such as, soap carving, lettering, braiding, book binding, leather tooling, chip carving, or textile designing in crayonex, embroidery, or applique work. The programs consist of a study of the old masterpieces from the various schools of art. The club also made Il trip to the Art Institute in Chicago. Tbirly-vim' Hobbies Club ROW 4-Floyd Andrew, Robert McCaslin, Donald Gillis, Robert Felt, James Davey, Arden Varncr, Charles Allen, Bradley Manning ROW 3-Wayne Rewerts, john McKiness, Paul Glasser, Junior Oellig, Robert Doll, Vcrol Johnson, Chester Brown ROW 2-Mr. Bushnell Qsponsorj, Leon Dailey, Clyde Moore, Donald Morris, Robert Motlong, Charles Masters, Wayne Askvig, Harold Cronk ROW 1-William Carpenter, Junior Johnson, Keith Halverson, Everett Jacobson, Gail Knight, William Stroud, Walter Willcox, Ralph Erickson EVERETT JACOBSON ..,.,,, . . V., ....4A.. Pfrsiflwl GAIL KNIGHT ..sr,.. - ,,..... ,...,.. ..................... V i cz'-lwrfsiilrnl KEITH HALVERSON ..... ...... W ........,, , , Scrreiary and Treasurer WTLLIAM STROUD .,.. A .... ,... , ., ,.,.....,...,. -W ....... Reporier MR. BUSHNELL .s.. - ,....... ,.,,. S pofrxor The Hobbies Club is a new club in R. T. H. S. this year. This is a club in which the members can follow their favorite pursuits. Most of the members work in the following fields: metalworking, electricity, the different kinds of drawing, and woodworking. The boys turned out some fine furniture, boat models, car models, and metal utensils during the year. This club helps some of the boys choose their vocation for later life and gives others a chance to develop a hobby. Forty S. O. S. STANDING-James Harris, Grant Peterson, Orville Anglcmeier, Homer Knight, Harry Troop, jack Vierke, Williaiii Richards, Berniece Dodge, Edwin Schulenburg, Betty Musselman, Thor Moluf SEATED-Mr. Hitchcock Qsponsorj, jerry Jacobs, Harold Singleton, Claude I-Iaselton, William Beck, Ruth Nesheim, Virginia Yetter CLAUDE I-IASELTON .L ....... .V...,. P rvrirfvlli RUTH NESHEIM ....i.,....,,.. .,,....., . Y .Y .,,,,,,,.. S!'l'l'!'ff1l'J-' HAROLD SINGLETON - .... .... ,,.. V i fc'-11rr's'irlz'lII' GERALD JACOBS ........ ., ...... ....... T rvaxurrr WILLIAM BECK ,.,, L ,,,,,, ..,,.. ,,,,,, i...,,, S a r 'gvrllll-uf-1211115 The first meeting was spent in getting acquainted with the purpose of the club. The aim of the S. O. S. is to give all of the members a chance to participate in activi- ties pertaining to scientihc phenomena and to develop a deeper interest in and under- standing of science.But the major business of the day to the old members was the initiation of new members. The former fremembering past tortures inflicted on themj enthusiastically took charge. After a complete explanation as to the horrible effects of saccharin, the new members were given a sample to taste. Many of them disposed of it so quickly they did not know that they were given ordinary cane sugar. They were forced to inhale ammonium hydroxide and hydrogen sulfide, and each was given his turn to receive an electric shock. Iodine was applied to their Hnger-nails and hands. They had to crawl under the tables in the biology laboratory. Though already members of the Study-of-Science Clubs, they joined another national science organization, the American Institute of Science and Engineering Clubs. They received membership cards and pins and five copies per month of the Science Observer? The programs during the year consisted of demonstrations of experiments with dry ice, iodine, milk, soap, food testing, and making plaster CIISIS. A'n exceptionally good cast was made of james Harris's face. The Club sponsored a program, Dancing Electronsf' which was given in the high school auditorium by Mr. Jones. One of the memorable events of the year was the visit to the Morgan Dye Factory, wherein they learned the importance that chemistry plays in the dyeing industry. In April they Went to see the Rochelle Sewage Disposal Plant. Ever popular, the S. O. S. Club again proved worthwhile to its participating members, I:UT'f,T-Ullt' mx i l , 1- ffoi : rwitlgii i 5.352-s Camp Fire Girls est P. 'i ' ROW ROW ROW ROW 'Y -Dorothy Brown, Bette Bennett, Patsy Hayes, Helen Barnett, Marie Eckhardt -Betsey Tilton, Jeanne Shrader, Clara Dailey, Mildred Hartman, Regina Cccco -Wili11zi Klcwin, Betty Kopp, ,lacquelyn Countryman, Dolores Cleveland, Maralyn Brennan -Emmagene Brennan, Ann Westin, Miss Traver Qsponsorj, Jane Cleveland, Mary Koritz ANN WESTIN ,..... .. ,,,,,..,,. Prvxirlwll JANE CLEVELAND ,.,, ,,,,,, ...,. l I i r'1'- lrrvxidvni MARY JEAN KORITZ ,..,, - ..,,..... .,..... S c'rrc'fary EMMAGENE BRENNAN , ,,.,,. ..- ........ .... .... . .... ....., ....... ..,... T r L ' u rurvr MISS TRAVER Y- ....,,. .... v Y ...,..... W ,..r.... C ...,... A ..... .... 4 .... S IPUIISOI' The Camp Fire Girls have had an active year in 1940. They are holding their meet- ings in the library clubrooms because of the difficulty of meeting in the homes. In February they gave a Leap Year party. The girls called for the boys and gave them cor- sages to wear. As a gentle hint to the boys, they helped them on with their coats and rubbers. On March 27, Miss Walilstronu, the national secretary, visited us. She gave an interesting talk at the tea which we gave to arouse the interest of the younger girls in Camp Fire work, since the grade school organization had been discontinued. The main event of the year was the camping trip to the Pines the week of May 3. Sometime this summer, the girls who have taken an advanced rank at the spring Council Fire and have paid their dues will go to Miss Traver's cabin at Lake Decatur. This is the third year for that trip. The high school group has secured guardians who will sponsor the grade school group. Forly- fwo The Jesters ROW 4-John Roe, 'John Tignn. june Clark, Robert Kcpner, Mary Koritz, Valere Degryse, Ann XVestin, Lawrence Gilbert, Lois Harms, Mary Ross. Marie Eclihardt ROXV 3-Virginia Bennett, Dorothy Brown, LaVerne Friday, Ruth Carpenter, Emmagene Brennan, Virgil Stevenson, Betsey Tilton, Evelyn Dodge, Howard Handlin, Sally Dame ROW 2-Miss Coultas Qsponsorj, Jacquelyn Countryman, Robert Harris, Maralyn Brennan, Don Schaller, Mary Drain, Lyle Kunde, Archie Rainwater, janet Barker ROW' 1-Alice Fosdiclt, Ronald Haas, Clara Dailey, Judson Calhoun, Helen Barnett, Raymond Brown, Patsy Hayes, Phil May, Billy Aslivig, joan Cavell, Dixie Eckhardt ,IUDSON CALHOUN ..,,l. Y .,,....,..,, A Y...v.,.. Plrxizfwli PATSY HAYES ,,,,,,,,,,, , ,,,., Vive-lvrcwizlvlil RAYMOND BROWN .... . ll.. - ....v,.. Srrrrelury KIOHN ROE Ar,A,,Ar,rA rr,,,,, , ,, .....,, ..,,,.. .........,..,....,.. T r cuxlnrf' HELEN BARNETT ,,rr,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, - ,,.,,l, Y ..,.. 7 ,,,,,,,.,...,, Program Chairman PHIL MAY AND -IO ANN HAYES ,.,... ...... . ......... S orial ClJuirme11 MISS COULTAS ,,,, .,,..,,...,..,,,... .,,.. . ..., ...,,.. Y Y , W, ,.,.,. ww? ,,...... .. Slronsor This year the Jesters tried to get something out of each club meeting. Many dis'- cussions on playwrights, plays, and stage craft were held. Club members entertained several town organizations during the year. Patsy Hayes, Marie Eckhardt, Heleln Barnett, Bob Kepner, Mary Koritz, Mary Ross, June Clark, and Jo Ann Hayes directed one-act plays for our entertainment. We sponsored a big brother or sisterv plan in which each of the older members chose a new member and worked with him. The Jesters lived up to their purpose this year when quite a few members were dropped from the club because they didn't have enough points. Our biggest project for the year was the three-act play Relatives By Affection, which we presented for the public. Although we Worked hard, we had fun too. We had a Hollywood Banquet and Ball, to which all the members came dressed as movie stars. Ann Westin won first prize as Sigrid Gurie in Madame Butterfly, Phil May placed second as W. C. Fields, and Archie Rainwater got third place as Bill Robinson. At the end of last year Robert Fell and John Campbell received awards for dis- tinguished service in The Jestcrs Club. Forty-three Relatives By Affection STANDING-Archie Rainwater, Patsy Hayes, Robert Harris, Robert Kepner, Virgil Stevenson, Evelyn Dodge, Judson Calhoun, Mary Koritz SEATED-.Ioan Cavell, Billy Askvig, Helen Barnett, Marie Ecklmrdt, Phil May, Lyle Kundc, Ann Wlestin CAST OF CHARACTERS Robert Y. 7.,.Yt.,...e...A., ,.,w..,.....,....,,.,.....A,e.,,i,e,,e.,i,.,..,,,.,..... . Roller! Krjuim' Margaret, his wife ,7,.,,,,., Shirley, their daughter ..... ,. Finley Davis, Shirley's fiance ..., Hobart, the butler ..rr,,.,,.,,l,, Helen Ba1'm'ff Mary jean Korilz 7 fmfsoiz Calhoun , rvv..,,,.,,.,err, Phil M ay Emma, the maid .........,,.r......... ,vr... N Iariv Evklmrzlf Mr. Yen, a Chinese scholar .r,,A, .l,..,.i L -TIF Knmlc' Mrs. Yen, his wife ..,,,,,,,l,,,,, ,,,,- A nn Wfvxlill Ho Wang, their son .,...,....,,,. Wah Ching, their daughter Sing, a Chinese servant ..,, Birdls Nest, ri Chinese servant Newspaper Reporter .,,,,...l,,.r News Photographer ........ T'ze Kiang, an actress .,.,,. Director ...,..,.,.,,,,......... FOI'f-1'-flllll' Roller! Harris E Lfclyn Dodge Billy Askzfig Ioan Cavell Virgil Sie Lfwzson Archiv Rainwafrfr Patsy Hayes Miss Coulfas Relatives By Affection The cast played to a large audience in presenting their annual .Iester's production. Their choice this year was a three-act comedy Relatives by Affection by Robert St. Clair. The unusual plot centers around the Chinese Yens and the American Evans, who have lived for a time in China. Wfhen the former tour America, Mrs. Evans, a small-town social climber, invites them to visit in her home. Complications ensue when she plans to entertain them royally in Chinese fashon. Her household from her husband down to the cook and maid object seriously but bow to the inevitable. But the situation becomes really critical when the Yens expect the American daughter to marry their son. After a series of tense but ludicrous entanglements, the matter is cleared up by holding a family council. The actors gave a smooth, well-balanced performance in the manner of professionals and merited the compliments given them. Miss Coultas, the club sponsor, directed the play. Special scenery was built by Mr. Gieske and Mr. Russell Soper. Speech Contests Rochelle High School students again brought honor to their school in the state speech contests. A team of five, Patsy Hayes, Ann XVestin, Marie Eckhardt, John Roe, and Williani Richards, entered in six different events at the sub-district contest held at Elgin. Points were awarded to the five first places. All R. T. H. S. entrants, competing against eleven larger schools, among them Elgin and DeKalb, placed and won third place for our school. Patsy, Ann, Marie, and John went on to the district contest, where Patsy won first place with her dramatic reading and third with her humorous reading. Rochelle's total points ranked them fourth in the meet. Patsy was entitled to compete in the state contest in May. Forly-fin' Gym Club ef' ROW 4-Harry Felvey, Russell Warner, Gilbert Vandre, Norman Larson, Birney Dibble, Donald Grubcn, Edward Heron, Charles Fry ROXV 5-Cameron Brenner, Jerold Busse, james Carney, Ralph Erickson, Williain Donaldson, Alvin Egland ROW 2-Elmer Pearce, Willard Klewin, Cloyed Holloway, Robert Drain, V'illiam Maxson, Robert jenkinson ROW I-Mr. Ellis Csponsorj, Bud Felt, Albert Entwistle, Andy Binz, Eugene Pearce, Roy McCaslin The Gym Club, sponsored by Mr. Ellis, spent its time in learning the fundamentals of games which might be played later on in life. During basketball season the boys chose sides and played basketball during club time. Volley ball and badminton, which were not played extensively in the gym classes, were also played during club time. Forty-six Program for 1940 Gym Exhibition PROGRAM ANNOUNCER ,. ..,,..Y .,....... j ames Harris CONCERT ,.,,,,A..,7.77,. ..7. , High School Band GAMES AND RELAYS , 7,..,. .,7..,..A,w..,,A,,.., , Soploomore Boys I.v:nlm'-E. jarobson MARCHING ,,w, ..w..,..... . ...... . .w...,,.,,w,, , ,..,, . Frc'sbnzc'r1-Sophomore Girls Arronzlmnisf-Loix jurkson FUNDAMENTAL ACTIVITIES on the Parallel Bars . .. .,... Svuior Boys jerry jacobx-L1-mlvr RUSSIAN DANCE ,,,..,,.,,,,,...,.,. ...,.., Y,..,.,..,. .... . ...,A,,. A , , Svnior Girls I Lc'm1'c'r--Bally Lou Foglr. Armuzjmuixl-Amir Iuglcsou FUNDAMENTAL TUMBLING .,,,,,,7,,,A.,,,, ,, ,7,7,,,,,, ,, ,,,,,,,,, junior Boys L1'arl1'r-V. Dvgrjfxc GOLLIWOG DANCE ,,....,., ..,.,,..., IA., A F roslmizuz, Sophomore, junior, fum' Senior Girl. Gzzoss who? Al'L'UllIj7tlIliSfTll.!li.Y juckxon POLYRHYTI-IMICS .,.....,,w,,....77.7,,,777,7, ,,,,,,,,....,,.., ,.,,,,,7,. S 0 uior Boys I.nulz'r-Walfrr Buurr. Avromfzauixf--Anne Iuglvfou IRISH TILT ...,,, ., ,..,w,,..,....,..., .......... .....,,,.........,7...I.,...., .,,. S o p bomore Girls I.eaclcrx--R. Cerro, M. Hdffllldil. Arvompanixf-Lois javlzxon TYPES OF EXERCISES .A.,,,,,.,,,........,,. ,..,,,. ...... . ....,,.....,, F r 6'Sh1l1P'I1 Boys Lruilzvr-Willinnz Bork SOCIAL DANCING AND TYPES OF MIXERS ........,, W. ,,,. juniors Ll'1llIt'f-'Ll'1UiS Bovlkrs. Muxiv-High Srbool Swing Baud STUNTS AND TUMBLING . ,,,, ,7,,,,.7,, , ..,,,..,.,.. ,..,,,7,,..,. F r esbmen Girls Lmilvr-S. Surnlvrx BELL HOP TAP DANCE .........,.,,..,.. . ,,,.. w,... , .......,....7.....,.., S cnior Girls Lmulrr-Ann Wfrslin. Acrompuuisl-Anne Inglrsou RHYTHMIC ROPE JUMPING ,.,..,...I...,,,.I,,,.,,,,,,..,,,...,. Sopbo-more Boys Lcmlur-Roy Mc'Caslin. Arrowjmuisl-Lois jarkxon GHOST DANCE ,,,, ,.... Q .A.....,,,.L..,,,,,...,,,.,,,,... . ..., L .,,, ...,,.., . ,- junior Girls Acmmlmuisl-Elrnoru Perry GOLF AND ARCHERY .,.,,.,., ..,,, , 7 Senior Girls, junior and Swzior Boys PYRAMIDS ,...,....,.... . ............,.,7,,7,,7.7.,. , Y........... . ...I,.I7,w ,..... S enior Boys Leuzlor-IVilliuu1 Rirbfmlx DIRECTOR OF GIRLS ,,,, A,,..,,.,,. , ..,,, ,,.... .,..,l ,,,...,. M i ss Rainey DIRECTOR OF BOYS ..... . .,.,,,,, NIV. Ellis Forly-xel-'ru Band BACK RONV-,lane Reints, XVillian1 Beck, john Klewin, William Stnuffer, Wilbur Knight, Homer Knight, james Harris, Carolyn Falvcy, Mary Koritz, Bernicce Dodge, Evelyn Dodge, Billy Askvig, Mr. Gieske Cdirectorj ROW 4-QLeft Sectionj-Charles Masters, Willard Klewin, Betty Kopp, Lillian Hanson, Raymond Mowers, Lorraine Hanson, Birney Dibble, Stanley Larson ROW 3-QLeft Sectionj-Phil May, ,Iaequelyn Countryman, Don Schaller, Wilbur Rand, Robert Motlong, Edwin Schulenburg ROW 2--CI.eft Sectionj-Connie Caron, William Richards, Claude Haselton, Elmer Pearce ROW 1-CI.cft Sectionj-Virginia Carmichael, Stanley Gustafson, Miriam Holmes ROW 3-CRight Sectionj-Robert Kepner, Betty Musselman, Mary Cothern, Marilyn XVillcox, Robert Harris, Gilbert Vandre, Bruce Dummer, Elizabeth McKenzie ROW 2-fRight Sectionj-Helen Ann Alcock, Jane Cleveland, Aleen Heltness, Jack Barker ROW 1-QRight Sectionj-Aleen Fowler, Mary Montgomery, Bud Felt, Dorothy Brown The band really blossomed out this year into a well-balanced organization, thanks to the untiring efforts of Mr. Gieske. Two new basses, a French horn, a piccolo, and a bell lyra were added to the instrument supply. Several sections were bolstered by new members, many of them freshmen. Individual and group lessons were given on nearly all instruments with an eye on building up for the future. For the first time the band played and marched at the football games. They per- formed at all home encounters and journeyed to Mt. Morris, doing a good job each time. Three baton twirlers, Billy Askvig and Bernice and Evelyn Dodge, led the way around the field. A selected group also p-layed at the basketball games. Between the halves the baton twirlers reinforced by three new majorettes, Mildred Hartman and Lillian and Lorraine Hanson, gave exhibitions. A very successful concert was given in March. Claude Haselton fcornetj, Mary M. Montgomery Qflutej, and Robert Kepner ftrombonej played solos. The clarinette quartette, composed of Stanley Gustafson, Virginia Carmichael, JoAnn Hayes, and Bill Richards, playedg and the boys' quartette sang. The band was instrumental in bringing here the Coe College Military Band, one of the finest of its kind, which gave an excellent concert to the students. In May the band wont to Mt. Morris along with the orchestra and glee clubs to participate in the annual music festival. Forly-cigbl Orchestra STANDING-Mr. Gicske Cclirectorj, Mary Ross, Anne lngleson, Jane Reints, Willianm Beck, Miriam Holmes VIOLINS-Patsy Hayes, Lois Musselman, Marilyn W'illcox, Phil Oakes, Regina Cecco, Connie Caron, Alecn Fowler CELLO-Jacquclyn Countryman HORNS-Gilbert Vandre, Bob Motlong, Elmer Pearce, Elaine Vandre, Jeanne Shrader, Elsie Dibblc, ,lane Cleveland, Helen Ann Alcock CLARINETS AND FLUTE-Virginia Carmichael, Stanley Gustafson, Mary Montgomery Our orchestra under the capable guidance of Mr. Gieske played at the Christmas program and for commencement. There were several additions to the orchestra this year. These were three violins, an oboe, a cello, and a corner. A string quartette consisting of Connie Caron, Aleen Fowler, Regina Cecco, violins, and Jacquelyn Countryman, cello, and Anne Ingleson, accompanist, played for the Jester's play and two outside engagements. We also took part in the annual Music Festival held May 11, at Mt. Morris. Mr. Gieske plans to build up the string section considerable next year, Forly-nine Mixed Chorus -,f.1--1-- - I , , x l , - .1 W, 1: Q ,,, - ,, i DY-, , C I 1 -Xi ,C -.es in ROW 3-Elsie Dibblc, Clara Dailey, Doloures Herrmann, Connie Caron, Helen Barnett, Marjory Harland, Donald Gruben, Clarence Rasmussen, Robert Kepner, Mr. Gieske Cdirectorj, Judson Calhoun, James Harris, Robert Davis, Grace Slaughter, Margaret Furman, Maxine Beal, Elaine Vandre, Regina Cecco ROXV 2-Miriam Holmes, Shirley Sanders, Betty' XVadey, Margaret Farnham, Eugene Pearce. Wilbur Knight, Henry Grubon, Vfilliam Vaughn, Edwin Schulenburg, Lyle Kunde, Robert Harris, Lcnora Askeland, Donna Beydlcr, Wilnia Klewin, Laura Roush ROW 1-Mary Montgomery, Jane Rcints, Marzilyn Brennan, Thomas Koebler, Willard Klewin, William Seiple, Junior Oellig, Preston Askeland, Billy Askvig, Jacquelyn Countryman, Maribeth Eher, Marian Pahaly, Alice Fosdick Our mixed chorus, which consisted of 45 members, presented The Mikadof' a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, on November 17. Wfe had a girls' sextette and a boys' quartet this year. The members of the girls' sextette were XVilma Klewin, Jacqueline Countryman, Betty Brough, Elsie Dibble, Mary Montgomery, and Marjory Hetland. The members of the boys' quartet were James Harris, Robert Kepner, John Klewin, and Tom Koebler. Both the sextette and the quartet made a number of public appearances. Besides the presentation of The Mikado, the outstanding performance of the year, the chorus gave a concert on April 14, at which the members wore their new robes. The chorus also took part in the Ogle County Music Festival at Oregon on May 10. Fifly Q'Mikado,' 9.77- ROW' 3-Donald Gruben, Stanley Gustafson, Edwin Scliulenburg, Clarence Rasmussen, Helen Barnett Mary Ross, Robert Davis, Regina Cecco, Robert Harris, Donna Beydler ROW 2-Clara Dailey, Doloures Herrmann, Nvilbur Knight, Lenorn Askeland, ,lane Reints, Betty Wadey Laura Roush, Maribcth Eber, Margaret Furman, Margaret Farnham, Mnryon Pahaly, junior Oellig, NVilliam Seiple, Shirley Bevingron, jacquelyn Countryman, Claude Haselton, Elaine Vandre Leona Hill, Don Schallcr, Lyle Kunde ROW I-Miriam Holmes, William Askvig, Shirley Sanders, Robert Kepner, Henry Gruben, Mary Mont gomcry, ,ludson Calhoun, Alice Fosdick, james Harris, Majory Hetland, Roy Campbell, Willard Klewin, Wilma Klewin, Elsie Dibblc Caccompanistj, Mr. Gieske Qdirectorj Yum Yum .,.. . Bo Peep ,,,, Pitti Sing ,... Katislaa ,,,,, Nanki Poo ,... . Pish Tusll ,W Poo Bah .... PRINCIPALS Ko-Ko Mikado ,,,,,... Accompanist .,.. Direc tor ,,,,,, Fifty-one Sbirley SKZIIIIIFVS Mary M0l1fxQOIlZC'I'j.' Alice Fosrficla Marjory Hefland Robert Kc'j1m'r Henry Grubffn jmfxon Calhoun C, ..,.u..., james Harris C ..... Roy Campbell Elsie Dibblc' Mr. Wfillaral Gieskz' The Mikado An appreciative audience, remembering last year's I-I. M. S. Pinaforef' came prepared to enjoy another Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. The Mikado, presented by the mixed chorus, under the direction of Mr. Gieske, fully lived up to their expectation. The story of The Mikado is centered around Yum Yum, a Japanese maiden, and Nanki Poo, son of the Mikado. Each has a strong affection for the other, yet each has a marital obligation in another direction. Yum Yum is to marry her guardian Ko-Ko, who is the Lord High Executioner of Titipu, while Nanki Poo is to marry Kntisha. an elderly Woman of his father's court. After several humorously terrifying situations, Ko-Ko releases Yum Yum to Nanki Poo and to save his own life makes love to Katisha. Other characters who figure in the story are Poo Bah Clsord High Everything Elsej and Pish Tush, both of whom are aids of Ko-Ko. Bo Peep and Pitti Sing are schoolmates of Yum Yum. Outsanding in his role of Ko-Ko was James Harris. His woeful Tit W'illow'l touch- ed the heartstrings of his leading lady Katisha CMarj0ry Hetlandj. He scored again with Flowers That Bloom in the Spring. Other hit numbers were A Wandering Minstrel I by Nanki Poo QBob Kepnerjg The Sun and I by Yum Yum fShirley Snndersjg and Three Little Maids from School, sung by Shirley Sanders, Alice Fosdick, and Mary M. Nlontgomery. The costumes were made by the sewing classes under the direction of Miss Maveety. The industrial arts classes under Mr. Bushnell assisted with making the stage settings. Fifly-Iwo Girls' Glee Club RONV Peters, Dolores Cleveland ROW Eileen Dannlmer ROW Cothcrn ROW Mildred Hartman 4-Bette Bennett, Margaret Shottenkirk, Marie Sch mbnelxrr Mary Korltl M1rilyn NVilln,o'4 Virgmu 3-Mr. Gicskc finsrructorj, Clara johnson, Pnulim nick Doris Kr1l1enbul1l lVl'lXlIlL Beal 2-Secelia Berg, Mary Dailey, Elsie Dibble, Virynn Bgnnurt Sarah Berg Inner B1rkLr Mary 1-joan Cnvell, Maurine Mesncr, Alice Henry, ora ons, Dorotln F055 'Vlaralyn Brennan The Girls' Glee Club is not in itself :1 particularlv active organization but primarily :L training group for the mixed chorus. They participated in the Annual Music Festix il at Mt Morris on May 10 Fiffy-lbl'r'L' Downbeat Club i - C ROW 4-Mr. Gieslte fsponsorj, Wilbur Knight, XVilliam Thorpe, Philmore Oakes, Irene Mowers, Marilyn Wfillcox, Luis Mussclman, Elaine Vandrc, Doloures Herrmann, Aleen Fowler, John Klewin, Clarence Rasmussen, Stanley Gustafson ROW 3-Tommy Koebler, Lillian Hanson, Yvonne Allison, Betty Walters, Shirley Bevington, XVanda Randol, Violet Smelcer, Regina Cecco, Grace Slaughter, Clara johnson, Mildred Hartman, Mary Dailey, George Berg ROW 2-Miriam Holmes, jane Reints, Virginia Dodge, Shirley Sanders, Dorothy Foss, Joyce Jacobson, Betty Brough, Virginia Carmichael, Norma Carpenter, Marjory Hetland, Eloise Kruse, YVillinm Seiple ROW 1-Mary Cothern, Elizabeth McKenzie, Lorraine Hanson, Mary Montgomery, Connie Caron, Anne Ingleson, William Stauffer, Alice Henry, Hazel Foss, Norma I.eonard CONNIE CARON .,a....,.,,,,.,....,. - .,..,.,a,..,, ,. ....,,,,.,..,,,,,,,, Prrsirlrn! ANNE INGLESON .,,. .,a,,.,....,.,...,.,., ,,.... ,.,. l 7 i re-lm'sirlr'r1l MARY MARGARET MONTGOMERY ..,... .,,,,,,,.,,,, S ccrrlilry VIRGINIA CARMICHAEL .,,.,,.. ........... - . , ......,.... ..... P Uinf Secretary WILLIAM STAUFFER ,...,.,..., .. .,,,.. .,...,,,,,rr T reasurer LILLIAN HANSON STANLEY GUSTAFSON MR, GIESKE A- ,.,,,,a.,...,.,..,,,, . ...,. ,...... ..,,. A .......,,.,,.,.r.r, S fr amor ., ..... .... . Rcporifr , ,,,.,., ,..,,, , .. Bouncer The Downbeat Club, a new organization, was formed this year for the purpose of giving its members a chance to get a better knowledge of music and to develop musical talent by doing solo and group work before the club and in public. By the co-operation of various committees, a program schedule was worked out that made the club meetings interesting ones. This schedule included exchanging programs with the grade school and the Future Farmers, having community sings, listening to both modern and classical recordings, telling the stories of operas and operettas, ex- plaining orchestra and band instruments, giving solos and group numbers, and playing musical games. One program featured a recital by Vincent Carney. Helping with programs is one of the methods by which one can earn points for his award. The constitution of the club provides for drawing up a musical point system by which major and minor music awards are given. Although sponsored by the club, all music students are eligible for awards by taking part in glee club, band, orchestra, or solo or group work. All music students were also invited to go with the club on the trip to Chicago to see the Hot Mikado and to Rockford to hear the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. The club has been unusually popular and active for its first year, and we predict an even brighter future. Fifty-four Cheerleaders Patsy Hayes, Marie Eckhardt, Sally Dame, Billy Askvig Yea team, fight! Beat left and right. Come on, team! Who are we? Ro-ch-el-le! Phyllis Eckhardt wrote this yell that won first prize in the contest sponsored by the cheerleaders in an attempt to create new yells. Phyllis Won one dollar for her entry. The contest was judged by the Misses Maveety, Parker, Rainey, and Coultas. This year the squad was under the coaching of Miss Rainey. Fifty-fire Our Helpers Mrs. Musselman, Mr. Larson, Mr. Furland Our year book would not be complete without mentioning our faithful janitor. John is dne of the busiest and most indispensable persons around the school. With the help of friendly Mr. Larson, he keeps the building spick andfspan and the grounds in tip-top shape. In addition, many are the favors he performs for both pupils and teachers. We all appreciate Mrs. Musselman's tempting dishes and culinary skill and the service she gives with a smile. Besides feeding the long line in wait each noon, she is always ready to make suggestions for party and banquet menus and to put on dinners for clubs and classes. Junior-Senior Prom The Junior-Senior Prom was the highlight of our social year, much looked forward to and enjoyed to the fullest extent. Under the capable supervision of Miss Maveety, the class sponsor, and the decoration co-chairmen, Mary J. Koritz and Helen Barnett, the gym was transformed into a huge star-shaped cage. The Grand March was led by Valere Degryse, the Junior class president, and his guest, Bette Bennett. Kay HoWard's Orchestra supplied the music for the Star Dust prom. Fifty-six NVILLIAM RICHARDS Boys' State The fifth annual Boys' State, held in June, 1939, proved to be an even greater success than previous ones. This institution, which is sponsored by the American Legion, origi- nated in Illinois, but in the short course of five years it has spread to over thirty states. A similar organization for girls was started in Illinois in 1939. The purpose of the idea is to acquaint the boys of the state with the fundamental principles of government. All boys at the conference are divided into townships. This form of government is then studied and oflficials are elected from among the boys. County and state officials are also elected, the big event of the week being the election of the governor. To be elected to an oflice, a boy must get out and do a little cam- pmgnmg. Bill Richards was sent by the Rochelle American Legion Auxiliary to represent R. T. H. S. He reports that one not only receives valuable practical knowledge from the courses given, but the experience of living together a Week with boys one has never seen before is well worth while in itself. Fifty-seven Comrades For the sake of form Homecoming bonfire-remember? Teeing off Our man Friday Ambition plus A line plunge Well, Schoonie Tex I'Vhat a swing Homecoming again Miler Service Two good men They're off! Two more of our heroes M, Fifly-cigbf Piffy-nim Football Season of 1939 The largest squad in the history of R. T. H. S. turned out for football, among them a large number of freshmen. From over sixty boys Coach Helms formed a heavy team that made a serious bid for conference honors. None of the team's defeats was decisive, while several victories were rolled up in a very impressive manner. Coach Helms built his offense aroufnd Phil May, a shifty ball carrier, and Bill Vaughn, a powerful line bucker. Jim Harris also did yoeman service in the backfield when he wasn't starring in the line. Art Kettleson, a bone-crushing tackleg Bill Beck, a dependable centerg and Jim Lace, a glue-fingered end, were also outstanding. A large group of scrappy second team boys showed promise of bringing Rochelle another successful season next year. Heavyweight Football Schedule XV e They September 22 . . DeKalb at Rochelle . 0 - 6 September 29 . . Morrison at Morrisonf' . . 6 - 0 October 6 . . Rock Falls at Rochelleii' . . . 0 - 12 October 13 . . Mt. Morris at Mt. Morrisri' . . 19 -- 0 October 20 . . Polo at Rochellex' . . 33 - 0 November 4 . . Oregon at Oregonf . 3 - 6 November 10 . . . . Amboy at Rochelle? .... . 41 - 6 if' Conference Games Games XVon 4 Games Lost 3 Points made by Hubs . . 102 Points made by opponents . 30 DeKalb at Rochelle Rochelle's first game was against a powerful DeKalb squad, which won the North Central Conference Championship. Although the underdogs, the Hubs held the Barb City boys in check for three hotly contested quarters. In the final quarter DeKalb re- covered a blocked punt on Rochelle,s twenty-nine-yard line. On the next play' DeKalb pushed over the winning touchdown with a perfectly executed spinner off-guard which had the home boys completely fooled. Outside of this one play, the Rochelle team did a very good job for the season's first encounter. Rochelle at Morrison Rochelle started right out going places as Vaughn scored on one of the IICCHZCSE plays the Hubs executed all year. On an off-guard buck from the forty-five yard line, Bill Vaughn coupled a fine piece of shifty running with good interference to tally the game's Winning points. All through the rest of the game the Rochelle backs made long gains only to be penalized. A last quarter aerial rally by Morrison just fell short as Rochelle started out the conference season with a 6 to 0 win. Six ly Heavyweight Football .2 W e RONV 3-jack Vierke, Robert Rewerts, Virgil Stevenson, Robert Milligan, LaVernc Friday, Harry Troop Bud Felt, Roland Schoonhovcn, Andy Binz ROW 2-Henry Rittmeyer, Thor Moluf, james Harris, Everett Jacobson, NY'illiam Beck, William Vaughn, Homer Knight ROXV l-W. Helms fcoachj, James Lace, Vnlerc Degrysc, Phil May, Lawrence Gilbert, W'illiam Richards, Arthur Kettleson, Roy Campbell, Robert Davis, Mr. Hitchcock Qassistant coachj Major Football Awards Arthur Kettleson Qcaptainj, James Lalce, Robert Davis, James Harris, Robert Rewerts, Robert Milligan, Phil May, XVilliam Vaughn, Valere Degryse, William Richards, William Beck, Thor Moluf, and Homer Knight. The Hackett Trophy The boys honored by their teammates for outstanding service in athletics this year Were James Harris in football and James Lace in basketball. Their names will be en- graved on the Hackett Trophy. Sixfy-om' 1 Rock Falls at Rochelle Rochelle lost a close and hard-fought battle to Rock Falls, the ultimate conference champs, by a 12-0 score. The Hubs had a hard time catching Robinson, elusive Rock Falls backfield man. After holding the opposition in check for most of the first half, the boys gave ground late in the second quarter as Robinson circled end for the touch- down. The second half was much the same as the first with Rochelle showing renewed spirit in the third quarter but boggingf down near the end. After being held near the goal for three downs by a stilfened Rochelle wall, Rock Falls recovered their own fumble over the 'line for the final marker. Superb kicking by Phil May kept the Hubs in the game till the last. C Rochelle at Mt. Morris Rochelle journeyed to Mt. Morris, where they met a light but scrappy Mounder eleven out for a win to celebrate their Homecoming. During the first: half, the hard- Hghting Mt. Morris boys kept the Hubs at bay, but early in the second quarter Rochelle started to roll as Degryse made a. neat pass over thd line to Richards, who lateraled to May for the first touchdown. Having gained a little confidence in their ability, the Hubs proceeded to overpower the hapless Mt. Morris boys. Vaughn plowed over guard for another score. With but a few seconds left, Campbell intercepted a desperate pass by the Mounders to set up the last couinter, which came on the next play as May passed to Degryse. The final score was 19 to 0. Polo at Rochelle A heavy downpour of rain which lasted almost the whole game failed to cramp the Hubs' style as they piled up a 33 to 0 victory to show the Grads they knew how to play football. Most of the spectators had to take to the cars for shelter, but the homecoming dance after the game was a big success. Inspired by their victory of the week before, the Hubs really began clicking as Phil May, dependable backfield star, led the team to five touchdowns. May, himself, got two, while Degryse, Vaughn, and Milligan picked up six points apiece. Fumbles were comparatively few, with center Beck doing a fine job of delivering the ball to the backs, despite the wet weather. Rochelle at Oregon Rochelle lost a heart-breaker to their old rivals, Oregon, in a game which either team might have won. Oregon took a six-point lead in the first quarter on a beautiful reverse around the Hub's left end. Rochelle assumed the offensive in the second quarter, marching to the one-yard line only to be held. On the fourth down May dropped back to the twenty-Hve-yard line and booted a perfect Held goal, making the score 6 to 3. Rochelle threatened again late in the game when a beautiful punt returned by Bill Vaughn placed the ball deep in enemy territory. Two passes failed, however, as Oregon put on a spirited last-ditch rally to save the game. Amboy at Rochelle With many of the boys playing their last game, the team was out to show that they really had what it takes. A plucky little Amboy squad was the victim of a forty-hve point scoring splurge by the Hubs. Chief laurels went to Phil May, who passed to three touchdowns and scored another himself, and to Babe Degryse, who received two of May's passes and skirted end for a third marker. Jim Lace also caught a pass from May for six points. At the start of the third quarter with the game safely tucked away, Coach Helms put in some of next year's players. Sparked by John Roe, who made several sensational long runs, the Hublets proceeded to take the weary Amboy lads into camp. Jacobson ran back an intercepted pass for one score, while Roe assured himself of a job next year with a touchdown. Amboy Hnally pushed over a marker in the final quarter. They missed the extra point, however, just as did every other team which scored on the Hubs. All seniors playing their last tilt for Rochelle turned in good games. These boys are Lace, Harris, Kettleson, Rewerts, Milligan, Vaughn, Richards, Beck, Knight, and Campbell. Sixty-two Lightweight squad qroofbaiip ROXV 3-W'illard Klewin, Charles Masters, Claude Haselton, Robert Mozlong, David Fell, Don Schaller, Robert Drain, Lewis Boellces ROW 2-Roland Sclmonhovcn, john Roe, Leon Dailey, Bud Felt, Robert Harris, Ralph Dailey, Lyle Kunde, Birney Dibble, Ralph Carr, Andy Binz, Mr. Hitchcock fcoachj ROW I-Howard Handlin fmanagerj, Arden Varner, Edward Heron, Virgil Stevenson, Albert Entwistle, Harry Troop, Everett Jacobson, Lawrence Gilbert. Henry Rittmeyer, Robert Kepncr, LaVerne Friday, John Klewin Cmanagerj Minor Football Awards Robert Kepner, Leon Dailey, Virgil Stevenson, Andy Binz, Bud Felt, Lawrence Gilbert, John Roe, Lyle Kuncle, Harry Troop, Ralph Dailey, Bud Entwistle, XVilliam Stauffer, Henry Rittmeyer, Everett Jacobson, Robert Harris, and Claude Haselton. Sixly-lbree i Basketball Season for 1939-1940 Prospects for a good season were bright when all but four of last year's lettermen returned. Coach Helms built his team around the veterans, Lace, Degryse, Haas, Tigan, May, and Friday and Schoonhoven, two flashy recruits from Kings. After getting off to a flying start which brought them the conference lead at the half-way point, the boys slipped a little, ending up third. Their nemesis seemed to be the Oregon team which not only spoiled their season's record, but eliminated them from the regional tournament as well. Jim Lace was the leading scorer, ending up third in the conference, While Laverne Friday helped keep the team steady in the tough spots by his cool-headed play at guard. One of the greatest handicaps the boys played under was a lack of height. Given a few more inches at one or two of the positions, the team might well have come through with a banner season. Heavyweight Basketball Schedule We They December 9 Dixon. at Dixon .... . 17 - 26 December 15 Rock Falls at Rock Fallsli . . 25 -- 24 December 22 Amboy at Rochelleti' . . . 46 - 23 December 27 Hinckley at DeKalb . . 25 - 27 Holiday Tournament january 5 Mt. Morris at Mt. Morriszi' . . 28 - 26 january 6 Dixon at Rochelle . . . 23 - 44 January 12 Morrison at Rochelleif' . . 35 - 30 January 13 Oregon at Oregon? . . 27 - 28 January 19 Polo at Rochelle? . . . S1 - 29 ,lanuary 27 Rock Falls at Rochellcfi' . 19 - 21 February 2 Amboy at Amboyii . . . 31 - 13 February 3 Spring Valley at Rochelle . . 34 - 23 February 9 Mt. Morris at Rochelleii . . 19 - 28 February 10 Morrison at Morrisonri . . 41 - 45 February 16 Oregon at Rochellezi' . 20 - 27 February 23 Polo at Pologi' . . 48 - 23 March 6 Pecatonica ..... . 26 - 23 Regional Tournament March 8 Oregon . .... . 18 -- 34 March 9 Lee Center ....... . . . 30 - 27 :iConference Games Games YVOn 10 Games Lost 9 Points made by Hubs . . S63 Points made by opponents . 521 Sindy-four Heavyweight Squad CBasketball D W' 573335 5' July, as it 'Q' F ' Z 1 - ss: fs-ry as i ff . ROXV 3-W. Helms Ccoachj, LnVernc Friday, XVilliam Beck, James Harris, l Ronald Haas ROW' l-James Lace, W'ultcr Tigan, Phil May, Vnlcre Dcgryse, XVillinm Tigan lolancl Schoonhoven Personalities COACH HELMS-He showed them the tricks of the trade. JAMES LACE-A real eye for the basket. LAVERNE FRIDAY-Always did his best. RONALD HAAS-Our red-headed flash. VALERE DEGRYSE-Mainstay of the back court. BILL TIGAN--Our stellar center. ROLAND SCHOONHOVEN-Small but fast. PHIL MAY-Weiit in :md fought. BILL VAUGHN-Dependable substitute. BILL BECK-Between halves sharp-shooter. JAMES HARRIS-Beck's assistant. Heavyweight Basketball Awards James Lace, James Harris, Phil May, Willinni Vaughn, Valere Degry Wfilliam Tigan, LRIVCFHC Friday, Roland Schoonhoven, Ronald Haas. Six! 31- fi uc se, William Beck Lightweight Basketball ROW 3-Don Schaller, Birney Dil:-ble, Robert Harris, Edward Heron, Robert Kepner, William Staulfer. Robert Davis ROW 2-Mr. Ellis Ccoachj, Willard Klewin, Gerald Pogue, Stanley Larson, Elmer Pearce, Robert Motlong, David Fell, Charles Masters, Floyd Andrew. Robert Drain ROW I-Francis Pogue, Howard Handlin, Andy Binz, Albert Entwistle, Claude Haselton, John Roe. Lyle Kunde Lightweight Basketball Awards Robert Kepner, Andy Binz, John Roe, Lyle Kunde, William Stauffer, Claude Hasclton. Francis Pogue. Numeral Awards This year numerals were given to the boys who completed the season in football or basketball. The numerals will be awarded in future years to boys who do not have enough quarters of participation to justify their receiving a lightweight letter. Boys receiving awards were S. Larson, C. Masters, R. Drain, H. Handlin, F. Andrew, E. Pearce, L. Boelkes, R. Carr, B. Dibble, D. Fell, E. Heron, W. Klewin, A. Varner, R. Motlong, D. Schaller, B. Maxson. Sixty-six Track ROW 2-Stanley Larson, Floyd Andrew, Raymond Thompson, john McKint-ss, Jack Barker, Robert Hauser, Bud Entwistlc, Lyle Kunde, Ralph Carr, Homer Knight, Willard Klewin ROW 1-Lewis Boelkes, Elmer Pearce, Don Schaller, Harold Singleton, Robert Rewerts, NVilliam Vaughn, Robert Harris, David Fell, junior Bennett, NV. Helms Qcoachj Rochelle was the site of the 1939 Rock River Valley Conference track and field meet which was won b-y Rock Falls. As it was held at night, many people, who other- wise would have had to stay away, were able to come. Under the improved conditions of the field, several conference records were broken. Rochelle will have the meet again this year. Carl Guio won first in the 200-yard low hurdles. Eugene Krahenbuhl took second in the shot, third in the discus, and fourth in the javelin. Guio also won fourth in3 the 200-yard high hurdles, while Valera Degryse took fourth in the pole vault, and Robert Degryse took fourth in the discus. This year's squad contains several veteransg among them, Bob Rewerts, Jim Harris, Bill Vaughn, Valere Degryse, Elmer Pearce, and Everett Jacobson. Besides these boys there are quite a few freshman out who show promise of bringing a hey-day of athletics to Rochelle in the next few years. Sixly-sc1,'cn Track Schedule-1 940 April 11 Mt. Morris Here 2 0 Bradford There 25 Mendota There May 1 Dixon There 4 Conference Here 11 District Rockford 1 S Mendota-DeKalb Here 1 7- 1 8 State Tennis Although the loss of Eugene Krahenbuhl and Carl Guio will be felt, the tennis squad shows great promise this season with several veterans back and quite a few enthusiastic freshmen out. The returning lettermen are Bill Stroud, Claude Haselton, and Bob Kepner. A match has been scheduled with DeKalb for May fifteenth. As this Tatler goes to press, it is probable that matches will be scheduled with Dixon, Sterling, and Mendota. A few of the matches last year were played under the lights. The squad this year includes besides the veterans Harris, Ross, Knight, Doll, Larson, Dibble, Kunde, Klewin, Drain, Bauer, and Billy Askvig. Golf No matches have been scheduled as yet, this depending on the golf team itself. Last year Rochelle placed second in the conference meet, losing by S strokes to Oregon' Walter Tigan won individual honors by placing second in the District meet held at LaSalle. From there, on May 13, Walter went down to the State meet but failed to qualify for the final round. Although the team was not as successful as other years, last year's results were not at all discouraging, and with all but one of last year's lettermen back the outlook for a successful season is bright. Those who received awards last year are Valere Degryse. Wfalter Tigan, Phil May, Andy Binz, and Bill Beck. Sixfy-r'igbI Winning Intramural Winners-1 Semester, Iowa iss it ,if ll' ka asian it M STANDING-Gilbert Vandre, Lyle Kunde fmanagerj, Bud Felt SEATED-Williarn Richards, Virgil Stevenson, Don Gillis Intrarnural sports were again popular with competition being held in many fields. Six basketball teams were chosen, each one taking the name of a Big Ten college. Two of the teams, Iowa and Minnesota, were especially outstanding with Iowa, led by Stevenson, the league's top guard, and Richards, the leading scorer, winning out over their rivals by two points in a thrilling game. The losers were sparked by Captain Miller and Bob Milligan, another flashy high-point man. I A class basketball tournament was held which the juniors won with a hair-raising, one-point victory over the seniors. In the Hirst round the seniors overwhelmed the sopho- mores, and the juniors ran over the freshmen. In the finals the juniors trailed nearly all the way, but in the final quarter they put on a spirited rally to win in the last seconds of the game, 40-39. The sophomores trounced the freshmen for third place. Mr. Ellis also sponsored an inter-class trackmeet, singles and doubles tennis tourna- ments, and competition in golf, archery, bait-casting, and horseshoe pitching. Many boys turned out to compete for the medals which were given to the winners. Sixfy-nina Volleyball Whiners-Seniors Q l , ROW 3-Mary Drain, Anne Ingleson, Anna Morris, Marian Rewerts ROW 2-Alice Vanstone, Beverly Hansen, Doris Krahenbuhl, Virginia Peters ROW 1-Maxine Claxton, Alice Fosdiclt, Miss Rainey Qcoachj, Eileen Danaher, Alice Henry Girls' Volleyball Activities After warming up in volleyball for several weeks in class, the girls' gym classes elected captains and chose the teams that would participate in the volleyball elimination contests. The several teams in each class played against each other, and the team winning the most games was to represent that class in the tournaments. In the elimination games, the freshmen, under Wilma Klewin, surprised everyone by defeating the juniors, who were led by Betsey Tilton. It was an evening of upsets, for the seniors, lead by Eileen Danaher, had a difficult time beating the sophomores, under Margaret Furman. When time was called, the score was tiedg so three more minutes were played in which the seniors scored several points to win the game 27-25. In the finals on Thursday, December 21, the seniors defeated the freshmen 34-21. The boys didn't take part in the volleyball tournaments this year as they usually do. Seventy Girls' Basketball Tournament For the basketball tournament, the sixteen girls who were picked for the team were divided into two groups A and HB . On the first night of the eliminations, the senior and junior A teams and the senior and junior B teams defeated the sophomore and freshmen A's and the sopho- more and freshmen B's respectively. Monday, February IS, the second set of games was played. The senior teams of both A and B groups emerged victorious and prepared to battle each other. The Hnal game was played on the following Wednesday. The senior B team, led by Alice Henry, proved superior to the A team and defeated them 15-5. Everyone came through the tournaments victorious in one respect-there were no broken bones. A Waxed floor is hardly an ideal floor on which to play your best basketball. Senior .,,.. Junior ,,....... ,,,..,, Sophomore Freshman CAPTAINS .QAM UB., Eileen Danaher ., .... ..,... A lice Henry Betsey Tilton .... .... . .. Jeanne Shrader . Elaine Vandre ....... .....r R egina Cecco Dolores O'Brien S1.'vz'nty-one Aleen Heltness CA L IIN BAR September -School begins with increased enrollment over last year. Three new faces appear in the faculty row. -No more loafing-we are put immediately into the harness. Busses are crowded, and private cars are used to transport the overflow. -The freshmen run true to form, and some are still not finding their way around. -Big squad turns out for football practice, in spite of the warm weather. Bill Beck claims he lost ten pounds in one day. -School work is in full swing. It doesn't seem vacation is only a week behind us. -Geoffrey O'Hara, composer of K-K-K-Katy, tells how simple writing melodies for songs really is. Why, anyone, can write a song, says he. -Electioneering for favorite candidates reaches its height, for today is set for the class primaries. -American Historical Exhibit on display in the gym affords a good chance to study the development of American newspapers. -Classes in social conduct are started. Now we'll mind our manners. -The four class presidencies in today's final elections are won by four boys: David Fell, Wayne Askvig, Valere Degryse, and Walter Tigan. -First football game of the season. We lost to DeKalb in a night game on our home field. Field looks like a carpet of velvet under the bright lights. Mr. Hitchcock broadcasts the game play by play. Tatler Staff and Future Farmers are kept busy at the concession stand taking care of a record crowd. -Henry Rittmeyer and Raymond Mowers attend a Future Farmers' School at Springfield. -Clubs organize. Hobbies Clu.b, Downbeat Club, and Arts and Crafts are started. G.A.A. Buddy Hike. -First Student Council meeting. Tie between Margaret Farnham and Jane Cleve- land is decided by flipping a coing Margaret wins. American Legion shows students the war movie The Four Millionf' dealing with the Chinese war. We win from Morrison on their field. October Leads in the Mikado go to Marjorie Hetland, Shirley Sanders, James Harris, and Bob Kepner. Football boys sold 250 season tickets. Don Schaller tells the Ro- To-Hi inquiring reporter, Arthur Kittleson is my ideal because of his brawn and Model T. -Student Council elects Tatler Staff with Jane Cleveland as editor-in-chief. The coach's birthday present to Art Kittleson is a half hour off from football practice. -We lose to Rock Falls on our field. -Mr. Wehner attends a soil survey tour. -High school teachers give the grade school faculty a picnic. The refreshment committee drafts the girls in eighth hour study to help them pack boxes with lunches for two. The climax of the picnic is the scavenger hunt for such items as a piece of the staff of life, a hard-boiled egg signed by the mayor, in the spring a young man's fancy, etc. -The Camp Fire Girls are selling football souvenir pins--little purple and white football men to wear to the Homecoming game. SE1f'l'l1fj'-f1U0 - Cotton Blossom Singers from the Piney Woods School give assembly program. -First six-week period ends. We'll soon find out how we rate with the teachers. We play Mt. Morris there and come home rejoicing over the victory. -Social Science classes visit Field Museum, the Aquarium, and the Planetarium in Chicago. Ruth Nesheim likes seeing the jewelry the Egyptians and Indians wore. Archie Rainwater is surprised to find no plants in the Planetarium. -Lightweights tie Mt. Morris. - History of Baseballn movie shown in assembly is more interesting than classes. -- Tatler StaH: organizes. -Teachers' Institute at Oregon. Bonfire and snake dance down town prepare us for Homecoming festivities. -Faculty has to attend Rock River Division meeting at Dixon while we play. Andy Binz expects to go to the farm today to take care of his pig. -We get together and form a homecoming parade before the Polo game. Rain spoils the game, but the Homecoming dance is a big success with many grads back home. Beverly Hansen wins the SS door prize at the Hub Theater. -Mr. Ellis gets into the limelight with a hole-in-one on the local golf course. -Miss Marjorie Gilroy gives an interesting talk on the preparation and duties of an air line stewardess. A film follows showing the safety, comfort, and speed of travel by airplane. -Report cards are out! List of honor students is rather short. Margaret Farnham and James Harris lead with a 9022, or over average in five subjects. American flags are put into each room. -f - What would you do if you saw a nausea domestica? asks the Ro-To-Hi Life reporter. Run for the fire escape! says Bob Milligan. Since when is he afraid of a common house fly? -Assembly on T. B. Two films are shown. Talk is given by doctor from Rock- ford sanitorium. Sophs give party for Freshies. ' -Lois Harms brought an apple for her favorite teacher, Nliss McSweyn. -Marjorie Tyler from the country and Wfilliam Thorpe of Tony, Wisconsin, enroll here. A new Ford bus, bought to take care of the overflow R.T.H.S. commuters, starts on its round to Flagg and Creston today. Russell Cochran is the driver. -Juniors hold the first sunset dance of the year with John Klewin's band playing. Billy Askvig, Lora Wong, and Patsy Hayes, representing the Sophomore Class, win the Hallowe'en window-painting contest, sponsored by the Rochelle Chamber of Commerce. Some nifty whitewashing! November W -German Band led by Wayne Askvig performs, members are Phil May, Bob Kepner, Jack Barker, Claude Haselton, Valere Degryse, Curly Klewin, Skip Stauffer, Jim Harris, and Bill Beck. -Rogene Oakes furnishes gum for her whole chemistry class, including Mr. Hitch- cock. Wayne King: Is it true a girl closes her eyes when she is kissed? Eileen Danaher: Open your eyes some time and find out! -Some of the faculty members set alarm clocks to wake them early so they can start for Champaign for the High School Teachers' Conference. Others visit schools. A -Dramatics Club party is a success, even though the salad followed the main course. Prizes go to Ann Westin QSigrid Guriej, Archie Rainwater fStepin Fetchitj, and Phil May QW. C. Fields.J Srxwlly-three Mr. Hills announces that the hrst class to get 1002? of its members to sign cards for tuberculin skin tests will receive ten dollars. -Students, teachers, janitors, cooks, bus drivers-all are given T. B. tests, nobody faints. XVillis Charkowsky, young Chicago pianist, entertains us. Seniors win the ten-dollar prize offered. -Clubs meet today, and seventh period is omitted. -Oswald Hawkeye, Shirley Bevington's pet owl, dies two days after his capture. Now he's stuffed and in the biology lab. -Try-outs for jesters' play beging some competition in view believes Miss Coultas. -R.T.H.S. band takes part in the Armistice Day parade and in the program given at the theater. Senior-Junior party. Bob Tigan, as a joke, announces Miss Mc Sweyn is to give an Armistice Day speech when Jim Harris shouts, Oh, heck! He has a hard time proving he meant no insult and was only talking to Jane who was beating him at Chinese checkers. Football squad and Coach Helms and Hitchcock go to Evanston to see the Purdue-Northwestern game. -Several boys in Mr. Ellis' geometry forgot QPJ to learn their postulates assigned and wrote each one missed twenty times. Jack Vierke, one of the absent-minded ones, lets out a wild Oh!, dashes across the room, grabs a paper from Orville Anglemier's book and calmly hands the paper in. Margaret Bartholomew, of Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolls as a senior here. -Mrs. Strangfeld's chatterers, gigglers, and gum chewers sign contracts binding themselves to refrain from indulging in making Nuisances of themselves. -At dress rehearsal of the Mikado, Judson has trouble with the pillow he needs to improve his figure for his part. Jack Barker informs his English class that the plural of one is two. -Teachers seem bent on improving our manners, our habits, and our industry. Today Mr. Helms lectured in biology on Girl Friends Now and When I Was in High School. Miss Maveety and the sewing classes are putting the last stitches in the operetta costumes. - Mikado pleases a large audience. Judson manages the pillow superbly, but Zeke Campbell's mustache steals the show. -Mr. Gieske is the lucky winner of the Barker and Sullivan's cash prize. -Miss Happe leaves for New York City via Washington, D. C., to take in a few of the sights and to attend the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English. -During the Dramatics Club meeting the students produce a play that brings down, not the house, but the scenery. But the actors finish the play as good actors do. -Thanksgiving vacation. Oh, bliss! -Dramatics play cast put in a hard day rehearsing while the others are having a good time. -Ditto. Who says none of us sacrifices any pleasure today? the cast asks. -Strong man, Arthur Santell, gives a program. James Harris, Gordon Winterton, Billy Askvig, Don Schaller, Mary Drain, and Lois Harms assist him. Santell advocates sleeping without a pillow, eating nuts and parsley, and brushing the teeth with lime juice. -Tatler Stall presents a skit to advertise a box social. Mr. Armstrong of the State Highway Patrol talks in assembly on safe driving. Srifmiy-four December -Mr. Morse, connected with the Brookneld zoo, Chicago, brings down the house and frightens some of the girls when he roars like a lion. Those who attended the old time box social put on by the TATLER staff tell what a good time they had. Mr. Kepner was auctioineer. Phil Oakes saw ro it that Bradley Manning didn't get Regina's box. Second six-week period ends today. -Joan Cavell, our tiny freshman, sings her way to the semi-finals in the Rockford Goodfellows, contest. -What would you do if someone gave you an uailuropodo melanoleuca? Richard Robb, unacquainted with the scientinc name for baby panda replies, I'd take it apart to see what makes it tick. Mr. Hitchcock and Mr. Ellis take a referee's test to qualify as certified officials. -Intramural basketball' battles among the boys begin today. Bob Felt is high with 14 points to his credit. -Thirty-six names Ca slight increase over last timej appear on the honor roll. Bus number three breaks down and fails to get its load to school on time. How sorry all of the passengers are! -Food classes visit the Maxson bakery and see cakes, rolls, and cookies made. -Mr. Maxson decorates two cakes for demonstration. Elizabeth McKenzie and Alice Vanstone get them in the drawing, but big heartedly share them with the rest. -The Junior Class discusses class rings and pins at a meeting and gives out pencils with basketball schedule on them to be sold for raising funds. -We lose to Dixon in the first basketball tilt of the year. The drum majors, Billy Askvig and two Dodge sisters, lead the drummers of the band in the Santa Claus parade down town. - Relatives by Affection, the Jesters' play, scores a big hit. Beauticians change blondes to brunettes to play Chinese parts. -Jerry Jacobs and Ralph Buesteton demonstrate to S.O.S. members the use of iodine in detecting finger prints and forgeries. -Members of the Dramatics Club play cast and Miss Coultas are still receiving compliments on their splendid performance on Tuesday evening. -There is much running and scurrying about as the group pictures for the TATLER are being taken. The girls' volleyball tournament is on, freshies and seniors win out. -Mr. Gieske sings selections from the Messiah at Polo today. -Latin Club holds annual Saturnalia banquet. -The girls of the home economics department give a Christmas tea for their mothers and the faculty. A larger number than usual attend. -We are given time off to clean out lockers. A bus load of music students goes to Rockford to hear a symphony concert. -TATLER tries to make a few more dollars by putting on a sunset dance. Battle for girls' volleyball championship is fought out between freshmen and seniors. Eileen Danaher's team wins. -School closes for the Christmas holidays. The mixed chorus and orchestra put us into the Christmas spirit by giving a program for assembly. Amboy comes for game tonight. -Reunion of class of 1939 is held at the home of Lee Pentz. Class of 1938 meets with Betty Nelson. -We defeat Amboy, Lace leads Hubs with 13 points. Sc'1-'wily-jim' January -We heard of one country lad who was so anxious to come to school he made his father bring him to the bus stop a day early. -Happy New Year greetings are exchanged as school opened after Christmas vacation. -The Sophomore and Junior English classes vote to subscribe for Everyday Read- ing for che second semester. -Alonzo Pound, explorer, anthropologist, and adventurer, shows with help of slides how he solved the mystery of Lost John, a mummified Indian, found in Mammoth cave. We defeat Mt. Morris on their floor. -Dixon here. We lead in the Rock River Valley Conference. -Henry Gruben has the honor of having a poster he made for a Methodist mission- ary society jubilee celebration chosen as the best first in the district, and then in the branch meeting, from Where it was sent to the national exhibit shown at Pasadena, California. -By the tracks left in the snow, it appears somebody was having a fox and geese chase on the campus during the night. We hope no high school pupil is guilty. -Tatler Staff is trying to sell tickets to a benefit movie, What a Life, at the theater tonight and tomorrow night. Clubs meet. -Bill Stroud literally fell for the girls todayg he says one of them tripped him to make him fall headlong into a group of them. We believe you, Bill. -High School Band gives an exchange program at the grade school. Cheerleaders test the faculty on yells in pep assembly and decide they need more practice. -We lose to Oregon. Howard Handlin won first place in junior short-story contest in English ,classg Wiiufred Lee, secondg and Betsey Tilton, third. -Heavy snow makes buses late. -The Weather man seems to make it a business to send a blizzard and cold weather at semester exam time. Perhaps he figures that's one way to keep us at home. -Short assembly for making announcements. Last warning to study for the test tomorrow is sounded. -Semester exams begin. One more evening of cramming ahead of us! -Semester exams are completed this forenoon. Buses leave at noon. Luck seems to be against the Tatler Staff. They just break even on the dance after the Polo game. Attendance is small because of thc cold weather, but the music is tops. -Bus load of mixed chorus members attend The Hot Mikado in Chicago. The gang gives Mr. Gieske a merry chase, and he is a nervous wreck trying to keep them together. -New semester begins. Solid geometry and economics follow advanced algebra and civics. Report cards cause additional heart throbs. G.A.A.'s close their basketball season with a chicken supper prepared by Mrs. Musselman. -Juniors hold class meeting to discuss ways and means of raising money for the Prom. -Tatler Staff makes another try at raising money for the annual. Mr. Lay, Curtis representative, launches a magazine drive in an assembly meeting. -Phyllis Eckhardt wins a dollar for the best yell submitted in the contest. -Rock Falls plays here. -Mr. Fischer, photographer for the Rochelle Leader, was guest speaker at a meeting of the Arts and Crafts Club. -The Downbeat Club members were guests of the F.F.A. at which time Henry Rittmeyer, Bob Milligan, Bernard Nelson, and Don Coleman put on a one-act play. Brave Andy Binz chased a man siphoning gas from his father's car. Boy! Did I runll' said Andy. Sr'11c'ufy-six February The Downbeat Club adopts a point system for major and minor awards in music. Points will be deducted for failure to bring instruments to rehearsal or for failure to appear in uniform. --Jack Vierke and Orville Anglemeier made a plaster mold of Jim Harris's face to be exhibited at the next meeting of the chemistry club. Rock Falls wins here in a close game with the Hubs. -Spring Valley plays here. -A two-reel film showing the benefits to be derived from Social Security Act was shown in the assembly. A representative explained how to apply for a social security number and card. The Clarinet quartette played for the Woman's Club today. -News of Arnold Hetland's death comes as a shock to student body. Thor Moluf, high man in TATLER magazine drive, turns in S42 in subscriptionsg Henry Ritt- meyer is second. -Another contest was launched last week. From February 3 to February 13 the members of the Industrial arts classes will try to guess how many mice are caught daily in the traps Bob Jenkinson keeps baited. A prize goes to the one coming closest to the right number. -Mt. Morris takes the Hubs into camp to the tune of 28 to 19. -Rochelle played real ball but is not quite good enough to down Morrison. -Lincoln's Birthday! No school! -St. Valentine Sunset Dance is sponsored by the Juniors. Ten winners in a pre- liminary contest given to beginning algebra students are Helen Ann Alcock, Carolyn Falvey, Roy McCaslin, Margaret Furman, Harold Cronk, Marie Eckhardt, John McKenis, Betty Kopp, Elizabeth McKenzie, Clara Johnson, and Lora Wong. Other elimination tests to determine the winners will be given. -The Senior English classes are writing short-stories. Jane Cleveland has been worrying for fear the snow would disappear before the sleigh-ride scheduled comes off. Tonight she and thirteen guests rode in a sleigh drawn by one of her father's tractors. -We see colored slides showing plant and animal life and hear an interesting lecture on Australia by Dr. James Marshall. More groups are photographed for the annual. -Faculty committee names four juniors and seven seniors to the National Honor Society. -The girls' sextette sings for its dinner at the Colonial Luncheon held at the Meth- odist Church. -Members of the Board of Education entertained their husbands and wives and the high school teachers and faculty wives at a venison dinner. -Hearing tests are being given to all pupils this week. These tests are a W.P.A. project. - Blazing New Trails with Modern Engineers was the topic of a talk and a movie brought us by Dr. F. S. Brown of Chicago. Carolyn Falvey and Helen Ann Alcock tie for first place in the algebra contest finals, and each receives a Pinocchio doll. -Mr. Hills has placed in the Board of Education room data concerning various colleges. This is especially for the seniors. Miss Parker attends the Illinois Classical Language Conference at Chicago. -A new edition of the Webster's New International Dictionary was put into Miss Happe's room. Wfatch the seniors fighting for a chance to use it. Sezfeviig'-sever: -Mr. Hills and Mr. Lissack leave for St. Louis to attend the annual convention of the American Association of School Administrators. Camp Fire Girls entertain boys at a Leap Year party. High prize winners are Virgil Stevenson and Ann Westin, low prizes go to Andy Binz and Helen Barnett. -The S.P.Q.R. Club chooses a club pin. -First prize for the latest tongue twister of the week goes to Everett Jacobson who said, Put a comma after Pennsildelphiaf' -Regional basketball tournament begins tonight. We win from Pecatonica. Master- pieces of soap sculpture are shown in the auditorium to members of the Arts and Crafts Club. -We lose to Oregon tonight. Jim Lace finishes in third place in the conference in individual scoring for the basketball season, making 109 points in 12 games. March -Another six-week period has passed. Gnly two more left! XVe place third in regional tournament by defeating Lee Center. Students enjoy Miss Wilda Weaver's reading from the play Daddy Long Legs. This assembly was a gift from the Dramatics Club. -The seniors lead with thirteen names on the honor roll. Ruth Nesheim and Jim Harris each have 90'y5 or above in Eve subjects to their credit. -The Jesters meet to hold a preliminary speech contest to pick six contestants to represent R.T.H.S. in the state speech events. -Judson Calhoun is master of ceremonies as Rochelle music students go to Polo to give an assembly program in exchange for one Polo gave here last year. -Mr. Hills brings blocks to solid geometry class. Juniors sponsored movie Elizabeth and Essex to raise money for Prom. -Band gives free concert in the high school auditorium. Mary M. Montgomery and Claude Haselton play solos. Bob Kepner sings a solo. -A senior gave this daffynition on an English paper: Persecution is the act of killing one thoroughly. -Midterm resolution: Miriam Holmes-never to get below 90 in geometry while Bill is taking it. --A D.A.R. Good Citizen Pin is presented to Jane Cleveland, the choice of the Senior Class and the faculty. -The Coe College Military Band on its way to Chicago stops to treat us to an exceptionally fine program. Two good things in one day! Of unusual interest was a speed demonstration in typewriting given by a former world's amateur champion typist. -Annual County Senior Vocational Conference is held at Oregon. -The Freshmen show the Sophomores a good time at a St. Patrick's Day party. -The strains of Wagneris Wedding March penetrate to all parts of the building. Is it the Band's hint of spring? -Aleen Fowler aspires to be secretary to the President because she loves to go fishing. Mr. Gieske attends a Music Teachers' meeting at Forreston. Swcrziy-eight - Yes, Lucy, a one-act comedy, prepared for Dramatics Club and directed by Mary Jean Koritz, is given before the Ladies' Aid at the Methodist Church. 22-Easter vacation! Feels more like Christmas vacation by the thermometer. -Tommy Koebler is having a hard time convincing us that a fall explains his black eye. -Snapshot editors are taking last candid shots for the annual. They got a good one of Laura Simmons and her bass horn. -Ro-Hi Staff is having a big time getting its topsy-turvy April Fool edition ready for the mimeograph. -This has been an uneventful week. Tatler staff is whipping copy into shape for the printer. -Mr. Bushnell attends an industrial arts meeting in Chicago. April - Ro-To-Hi Life puts out on April first edition- a dumb paper according to their description. Several boys start the fad of sitting at the cafeteria table hith- erto apparently reserved for the girls. -English I students are making articles for a display in connection with their study of the Lady of the Lake. -Private Slack first tells how he won the World W'arg then he becomes serious and tells the part the Americans did play in that struggle. -No, the seniors going about muttering to themselves haven't lost their minds. They are due to deliver the Gettysburg Address tomorrow. -Speech contestants win laurels for R.T.H.S. in the sub-district meet held at Elgin. -Robert Felt returns from Kewaunee as usual for his Monday afternoon classes. -The senior girls are limping and groaning as they move painfully along, and all from practice for a Russian folk dance for the gym exhibition. -National Honor Society elects oliicers. -Posters or essays required of all English pupils in preparation for courtesy week are due today. Violet Smelcer, who has sprained her arm, thinks this a good time for essay writing. Louise McCaslin says this assignment is a break for those who like to draw. - The best assembly program of the year, said the S.O.S. members who were responsible for bringing Mr. Jones with his Dancing Atoms lecture and demon- stration. -Jim Harris, Bob Kepner and Ann Westin attend the Cornell College Vocational Conference at Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and see a little of college life. -A large crowd attends the concert given by the mixed chorus. The members initiate their new robes, and are they ever nifty. i -Observance of Courtesy Week begins today. Posters greet the eyes everywhere. Helen Barnett and Jim Harris outline the week's program and give short talks on the purpose of this week. -Mary Jean Koritz writes a skit showing common discourtesies in school and what should be done about the matter. Jim Harris, Lyle Kunde, Maralyn Brennan, Jackie Countryman, Bette Bennett, and Virgil Stevenson give the skit in assembly today. Sf'L'F1IfJ'-llilll' -Today,s edition of Ro-To-Hi Life , featuring courtesy week, prints the winning essays and reproductions of the best posters. Prizes for essays go to Eileen Danaher fseniorjg Eleanor Miles fjuniorjg John Tigan Qsophomorejg and Dorothy Brown ffreshmanj. To June Clark, Henry Rittmeyer, Shirley Bevington, and Janet Barker go the prizes in the poster contest. -Time is given to a complete rehearsal of the program for the gym exhibition. A precendent was broken today when John Klewin's swing band, the Off Beat Jam, invites the students to dance at noon hour in the gym. A ,vote is taken to determine whom the students consider the most courteous boy and girl in the four high school classes The Student Council officially sanctions dancing in the gym during noon recess. Reports cards are given out. Mt. Morris track meet hereg we Wm. -Tonight is the big night for the physical education department. Among the high- lights are the golliwog dance by Patsy Hayes, Ann Westiii, Lois Harms, and Joan Cavell, and the ghost dance of the skeletons done by the junior girls. -Girls voted most courteous according to classes are Mary M. Montgomery Qseniorj 5 Connie Caron fjuniorjg Regina Cecco Qsophomorejg Virginia Roush Qfreshmanj. Boys honored by students are James Harris Qseniorjg Phil May fjuniorjg Billy Askvig fsophomorejg David Fell Cfreshmanj. -Mrs. Musselman serves annual F. F. A. banquet at which parents of the boys are guests. -The Polomeme Potters exhibit ancient pottery, shape pottery before our eyes, and explain their art. -The Arts and Crafts girls spend today at the Art Institute in Chicago. May -Dixon competes with Rochelle in track meet. -District golf and tennis and conference track meets are scheduled for today. -N. I. S. T. C. bands gives concert. -Annual athletic banquet for the boys. -State golf meet. County music festival at Mt. Morris. -District track and field meet. -Junior-Senior Prom is led by Babe Degryse and Bette Bennett. Kay Howard's orchestra furnishes music. -Track meet-Mendota, DeKalb, Rochelle. -Senior class play coached by Miss Coultas. -Rural School Play Day under the direction of the high school students and faculty. -Memorial Day-no school. Senior Commencement exercises. -School closes for the year. NV. H. Hohcnadel Printing Cu., Inc. Plastic Binding, Chi.-U. S, Parent No. I97028i Eighty , J .XT ,,-xv . JG C3 VJ,