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

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South Entrance to Rochelle Township High School -2- Front view of Rochelle Township High School with two temporary classrooms Northwest View of the school from the athletic field. -5- FOREWORD It is often said that high school days are among the happiest in our livesg however, after we leave school, memories of these days tend to become indistinct and blurred by other experiences. That your recollections may be kept sharp, and vivid through the years, we have tried to record in words and pictures the events of the past nine months in this, your 1954 TATLER. TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATORS AND scHooL STAFF ........ 5-12 CLASSES ,...,. ORGANIZATIONS ....,., ATHLETICS .,....r.,..,......,...... CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Editor-in-chief ....... Layout Designers .... Editor of Administrators Editors of Classes ..,..., Editors of Organizations' TATLER STAFF and School Staff Editor of 'Athletics . , Editor of Classroom Activities Typist ...,,.,..i,Y, .... .... . . ., Faculty Advisers x 5611 50 0-'yr Photography .. LN A Z -0 Q ,sys QS Lithography-Printing . A5589 -4. 3- 3 6 .-.---37-60 --,--.61-76 ,-----77-8 8 , Herschel Galloway David Kinchen Robert Russell Phil Nye, Jr. .........Glenny Mougin Sheila Chase Lee Cooprider Sandra Nugent Virginia Bates Jo Ellen Renich Cherylle Bohart . ,,,.... Phil Tigan Helen Tierney Shirley Bergman Mr. Kruger Miss Wayman Morrison Studios, Milwaukee Mr. Franklin Kruger Mr. Charles Kingsbury ,. , Semco Color Press, Inc. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma rr 37' QL? fl 'E wsu? ADMIN ISTRATORS AND SCHOGL STAFF The architects' illustration of the proposed new addition to our school. Top Row: Peter Renich, james Weatherbee, Dennis Mutton, Roger Hill, Frank McCaslin. Seroml Row: Mr. Cieske fadviserj, Talbot Hayes. Alice Smith, Al Muss elman, Paul Stavrakas, Lee Hutson, Mike Weatherbee, John Omer. Bottom Row: Pauline Caron, Ronnie Smith Ctreasurerj, Fred Schon Cvice-presidentj, Lyle Smith fpresidentj, Judy Esposito fsecretaryj, Connie Harms. ' STUDENT COUNCIL The four hundred seventy-five students of Rochelle High School are represented by eighteen of their classmates who are members of the Student Council. All during the school year, the Council meets every other Tuesday during the seventh period to confer on matters of special interest to students. Probably the major project of this Council is Home- coming. The pep meeting, snake dance, Homecoming party and dance, and almost every detail of this important event in our school year comes under business of the Student Council. The students of Rochelle High are fortunate that Mr. Willard Gieske serves as Council adviser. The current proj- ect of the Student Council is revising or rewriting the present school song, or selecting a new one. President Lyle Smith conducts a Student Council business meeting. -g.. Members of a faculty committee making plans for their Christmas party. R.T.H.S. FACULTY The faculty of R.T.H.S. consists of twenty-six mem- bers: eleven women and fifteen men. They bring to Rochelle students the benefits of varied training which has been received from thirty-five colleges located in twelve states. Sixty-two per cent have Master's degrees, and sev- eral have a year or more of graduate study beyond the M.A. The teaching experience of our faculty ranges from one to thirty years of service and covers experience in both public and private schools, from elementary grades through college. JULIMAE ALBRIGHT GORDON CARLSON Speech History Vassar College, B.A. Northern Illinois State Teachers College, B.A. Our faculty has many interests. Last summer thirty-one per cent attended school, while thirty-nine per cent held iobs: selling, general office work, teaching, manual labor, etc. Two traveled in Europe. Professionally minded, most of our faculty are members of the National Education Association, the Illinois Education Association, and other organizations. Civic minded, they are all active in various church and community affairs. HELEN ELLIS English Carthage College, B.A. U. of Wisconsin Northern Illinois State Teachers College WALTER CORRELL Physical Education, Coach U. of Illinois, B.S., M.S. -9.. WILLARD GIESKE Music Northern Illinois State Teachers' College, B.Ed. U. of Wisconsin, Ph.M. U. of Colorado R.T.H.S. FACULTY MARIE ANNE GREVE DOLORES HANSON ALMA HAPPE Physical Erlumiion English, Ro-To-Hi-Life English, Librarian Illinois State Normal Wright Jr. College North Central College, B.A. University, B.S. Northern Illinois State U. of Wisconsin, M.A. Teachers' College, B.S. U. of California U. of Colorado U. of Minnesota Wisconsin State College WILLIAM HELMS Biology, Coach West. Illinois State Teachers' College, B.Ed. U. of Wisconsin U. of Minnesota Northern Illinois State Teachers' College, M.A. XVILLIANI HILLS EMERY KIMBALL Vocaliolml Agriczzllurc M1lsiL' Colorado A.8lM., B.S. Sherwood Music School, U. of Illinois, M.Ed. B.M., M.M. YMCA College U. of Chicago U. of Southern California Chicago Musical College FRANKLIN KRUGER Fine Arts, Yearbook F. Mizen Academy of Art Northern Illinois State Teachers' College, B.S. Ed. CHARLES KURTZ BYFORD KYLER MARY ANN LACY Mafbematics Sricnre H omc' Economics Illinois State Normal Northern Illinois State U. of Illinois, B.S. University, B.A. Teachers' College, B.S. U. of Illinois, M.S. GERTRUDE LEFFINGXVELL HAROLD MARIS COURTENAY NELSON MARGIT OI-IRNELL Lalin, Spanish Serial Sfmlirx, CIDIIIISFIOY Srirfzwc, Mafbcmniirx, Courb Home Erorzrnmirs Beloit College, I5.A. Eastern Illinois State Michigan State Col., B.S. Seattle Pacific Col., B.S. U- Of XViSCOl1Sin, M.Pl'1. College, HS. Northern Illinois State U. of Illinois, M.S. U. of Colorado Colorado State College Teachers' College, B.S. of Education, M.A. Iowa State College, M.S. RT.H.S. FACULTY FVALYN OLSON XVILLIAM POSORSKE LEONARD SKOGLUND COI1Hl1!'l'F1' Mdf!7FIlIHfil'S,C0UfZ7 Imfusfrial Arfs, Conrb U. of Illinois, Gregg Col. U. of Wfisconsin Northern Illinois State Northwestern U. Illinois State Normal Teachers' College, B.Ed. Beloit College, HA- University, B.S., M.S. Stout Institute, M.S. U- of PiffSbLll'gl1 U. of Colorado U. of Minnesota Rockford Col. of Commerce N.I.S.T.C. M ARGUERITIT THOMAS VIRGINIA XVAYMAN Cow11z1'1'4'i', Hixlnry State U. of Iowa, B.S. Northern Illinois State Teachers' College, IVLS. Iillglixlv, Yrnrlzook Bowling Green State University, HS.. M.A. Ohio State U. Bread Loaf School of English KIZITI-I XVISHNER XVILLIAIVI XVILKINSOIXI Vmvzliulml flAQ'l'i!'I1HIlV'!' l'f1YNi1'rIl Fffllfrlfivfl. Cffflfb U. of Illinois, B.S. Driz'i'rx' Training Iowa State College Southern Illinois University, BS. U. of Illinois, M.A. BUS DRIVERS Rain or shine these five fine men are on hand to bring our country students to school each morning. In addition to this regular duty, they usually drive buses to the out-of-town football and basketball games throughout the year. Often they are called upon to take classes and clubs on various field trips. They seem to consider this work not only a duty, but also a pleasure. LaVerne Krahenbuhl, Dick Krahenbuhl, Walter Grodeland, Frank Krahenbuhl, Corlon Eaton. CAQFETERIA EMPLOYEES Our school cafeteria, now being operated under the Federal Aid Plan, is supervised by Mrs. Helen Calhoun and Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson. With the help of student assis- ants acting as servers and cashiers, they plan, prepare, and serve nutritious, well- balanced, hot meals each day for sometimes as many as 300 students and members of the faculty. For those who do not Wish to buy their lunch, ice cream bars and milk ' may be purchased separately. Elizabeth Anderson, Helen Calhoun BUILDING CUSTODIANS These are the men who keep our school spotlessly clean and do the numerous repair jobs around the building. During the summer they renovate the building. They do a grand job of keeping our school and campus in top shape. . we A mm A ff-si M11 ffftwzf' ' -. C ' . .- wai fw W A f?'fH?evfrega7Hii aa. zerfs- as we ffseifhwg as ff Sf' Ti if , QF ie . 1 W 'J ,- is -1 . John Furland . :gferg 5-aa'w,s?wfaw:?mv' a,fkfi'f.mflel32: aaew..,e- . i :us .-.. . .. a .., ..... i..w .. .... 1 f A 2 . if F - . -' ' Ollt Ofnel' , .V Leslie M g y 1' . t l ,i,x55w53,i ,V,1,fuf,.i M f , V' :Kiifg sans' - Q' K K 1 ' F W' Sff-'v'?1iiyEf25lQI,'f g H. A-'76 ' 'UM'- ' 'hiifffisiWa! -'fv!:':sE5?1'. I I I 57 'ffl-34 ' - 1 - .. Charles Oskms M. Mae5gif5f'i's,-wks 'I kg,-. V ' . 5 A fwwukl .v.. :5:4':5'g,,- an sf' ' Y:,vf1.- V P, , ia7z5sag,1fg,4f.:' aa. .5 , K qalxaazaffaaseafffi- an ,. f - nv.. .. -- .- 2. - , 'i fl fa-. . 1 . '. .,... . . f' ..12... CLASSES R. 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S. students who live on farms and in other towns loading on busses at 3:30 p.m. for the long homeward journey. a 'w IHIIIUZ VI Wehner advnser Rxchard Lockhart nresxdent Seatml Ierry Hayes secretary Rxchard Trowbndge v1cepres1 ent Ianet Rxpp treasurer 1954 SENIOR CLASS It seems hardly more than yesterday that we entered RTI-IS We were frxghtened, but ln just a few days we felt as lf we had always been gomg to school here Our freshman year w1ll always be remembered for IIS f1rsts We were a llttle more sure of ourselves our sophomore year and were busy partxclpatlng rn all the school events We gave a Spook House party for the Freshmen, and they recnprocated Wlfh a St Patrlck s day party Our jumor year came, brmgmg wlth IC a sense of super xorxty at bemg upperclassmen, and found us busnly sellmg hot dogs and mums to earn the money we needed Also w1th 1t, came the bxg event of choosmg our class rlngs, whlch we recelved 1n anuary after much lmpatxent Walt mg The blggest event of that year was our Sprmgtxme m Par1s prom for whxch we made thousands of apple blossoms and pamted flats to represent store fronts to l1ne our Pans street Now that our semor year IS termmated, we would llke to thank everyone who gave us a helpmg hand along the way Although we reahze that graduatlon IS just the be g1nn1ng of better thmgs to come, we know the future years wlll fmd us tlunknng about the good tlmes we have had here, and we shall return agaln and agam to our alma mater Vnctor Low readmg hns composmon m a semor Englxsh class S ' f - ,'i' . '. :, . :' ','- '55 D' . . . H . . - - u ' n-T ' ' U ' its games, assemblies, and parties. I ll ,I . . . , ' ' -14- ' CAROL ALBRECHT F.I'I.A. 2,3,4g Librnry Club 4. .IOHANNA ALDERKS F.H.A. 1, 2g Pep Club 43 Melody Chorus 3g Girls' Chorus 4. VIRGINIA ARGETSINGER Ginger G.A.A. 1,2,3,4q F.H.A. 1, 2, .Iesters 2,3,4g Thcspinns 43 Band 2,3,4g Mixed Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, Ro-To-I-Ii-Life 1, 2, 3, 43 Pep Club. Pride and Prejudice DEBORAH BAIN Debbie Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, .Iesters 1, 2, 3, 4: Thesuirms 3, 4. Strange Bonrdersu Pride and Preiuclicen 1954 SENIGR CLASS -15- -IOSEPI-I BARTKUS Ior' Proiectionists' Club 2, 3, 4g Art Club 4g Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Einstein,s Cousins 4, Student Council 2, VIRGINIA BATES Ginny G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 45 1, 2, 35 .Iesters 2, 3, 45 Band 2, 3, 4g Mixed Chorus 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 2g Tritlcr 2, 3, 4: Pep Club 4. Where Is My XVnnclering Boy Tonight? .IACQUELINE BEAMAN Izzvkir' SHIRLEY BERGMAN Sbirl F.H.A. 2, 3, 43 F.T.A. 43 Libra- rirm 4g Art Club 4, Girls, Chorus I : Mixed Chorus 2, Library Club 43 Tatler 4. LLOYD BIALAS F F A 4 P1w Psnw High School 1 2 3 CHERYLLI1 BOI-IART Sbrrl FHA 2 3 4 Music Cl'mrm1n 3 FTA 4 Sec 4 Mixed Chorus Club 4 Trltler 2 3 4 C1mcra Club3 4 Art Club 4 GILBERT BROOK H, -Icstcrs 1' Band l 2 3 4' Orches- . I 3 4' Trnckl 2' 3 4' Basketball l. GORDON BROWN Brownie Proicctionists Club3 4' Einstein sCousins1 2 3. CECELIA BRUELL Cel A l 2 F H Library Club 4 SI-HIILA CHASE Sfuvk A l FHA l Bmdl 4 Sec 4 Iestrs2 3 4 3 4 T1tlcr2 3 4 C1mer1 Club 3PLpClub4 FTA 4 Pics 4 Student Council 3 Girls St1te PATRICIA CUTTS u Girls Chorus 2. DORIS DALE Dorlg ..A.l 2 3 4' ' Cho us l 4' Mixed Chorus 2 ' Cheerlcnderl 2. 1954 SEN IOR CLASS . , . 5 . . ' 'I , ,- G.A. . ,. , 35 . .A.1, 2, 4g '5 .- 'A ' G.A..:.i'.g. ,2, g ..., .3 J 3,, .g-,c ,,gOr- 2' 3' 44.OfCI'CSff1 1' 2-'314SPCP chcstra l, 2, 3: Mixed Chorus 2, I 1' v P f tr1 , 2,, , , 7 i i I ,Golf ' , , G A ,,,, 'Girls' r ' , , , , , 3, 4, ROBERT DAUB Dall Foorlmll Manager 3, 4: Golf 45 Intramurals 1.2, 3, 4. BARBARA DOUBLEDAY Barb Melody Chorus 35 Pep Club 45 Girls' Chorus 4. TRUDY ANN DRUMMOND Trade Band 4, Librarian 45 Mixed Cho- rus 4g Orchestra 45 Pep Club 45 Einstcin's Cousins 4, Sec. 45 Art Club 4, Sec. 45 F.T.A. 45 Ashton High School 1, 2, 3. BARBARA ECKHARDT Barb 1954 SENIGR CLASS l ..17- -IUDSON EI-IMEN IIIII' F.F.A. 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 2, 3, 4. VER VA EHMEN G.A.A. 3, 45 F.H.A. 2, 3, 45 Melody Chorus 3. BARBARA FISCHER Barb F.H.A.1, 2, 3, 45 Band 15 Melody Chorus 3. PATRICIA FOSTER Pm' DeKalb High School 1, 2. HERSCHEL GALLOXVAY Poosr' Band 1, Z, 3, 45 Orchestra 3g Mixed Chorus 3, 4, German Band 3, 4, Basketball I, 24 Camera Club 1. 2, 3, 43 Football Manager lg Tutler l, 2, 3, 4, Editor 44 Class Vice-Pres. lg Boys' State. CHARLES GFNTRY Clmrk Art Club 4. DONALD GILBERT D011 Einstein's Cousins 2, 3, Vice- Pres. 2: Art Club 3. MARUZNE GRAHAM G.A.A. 4, F.l'l.A. 2, 3, 43 Girls' Clmrus 33 Honiecomilig Atten- dant 39 Class Sec. 3. 1954 SENIOR CLASS l i -mi RUTH GROVER Orchestra 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 3, 4 BEVERLY HARDING Bez' JOHN HARRISON Art Club 4. MANNO HAYFNGA F.F.A. 2, 3. NORNIA HAYIZNGA AVIIVIII l7.H.A. Z: Melody Chorus 33 Girls' Chorus 4. -IIQRRY HAYES fm' l'i-niecticwiiisrs' Club 3: F.F.A. 1, 2. 3,-4. Reportc1'2,ScC. 3, 4: Mixed Cliurus 4: lnrrnrnurals Z. 3: Camera Club 3, 4: Basket- ball 1.4: Class Sec. 4. GRANT HFNDRICKSON Hvmfy Pruiectionists' Club 3: lfinstein's Cousins 3: l7.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4. GRACI? ANN HOPKINS Mixed Clmrus 3, 4, Franklin Grove High Sehuul 1, 2. 1954 SENIOR CLASS I Q .497 TOM HORNSBY Horn Band l, 2, 3, 4g Orchestra 2, Ger- man Band 3, 4: Mixed Chorus 3, Football l, 2, 3, 4gBasketbnll1, 23 Tennis 1, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 3, 43 liinstcin's Cousins l, 2, 3. PATRICIA HORTON Pnl G.A.A. l, 2, 3, 44 F.H.A. I, 2, 3, Girls' Chorus 25 Mixed Chorus 3, 4. PEGGY HORTON Peg G.A.A. 3, 43 F.H.A. l, 2, 33 Orchestra Ig Girls' Chorus lg Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. MARY ANN HUFTALIN F.I'l.A. l, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3, Vice- Prcs. 45 Girls' Chorus lg Melody Chorus 3, Class Trcas. 3. HAROLD JOHNSON F A1234 Sentmel3 n tr1mur1lsl 2 3 4 Foorballl 2 3 4 V1rs1ty Club3 4 Tre1s 4 Student Counc1l2 Clwss Pres 3 Art Club 4 PATRICIA KEEPER Pal Kecf A I 2 3 FHA 4 Muslc Chairman 2 Sec 4 estersl 2 3 4 SocnlChn1rman 4 Thespnns 3 4 B1nd 2 3 4 Orchestra 2 3 4 Mmed Chorus 2 3 4 Cheerleiclerl Pep Club 4 Cl1ss Sec 1 Thus Little H1ncl Strange Bmrders Prlcle and Preyudxce GRACE KURZ FHA 1 2 3 4 HlSt0F18H3 Pres 4 St1tcC1mp4 FTA 4 Lnbmry Club 3 4 Geneseo H1gh School I KENNETH LARABEE Ken 1954 SENIOR CLASS 20 ELLEN LARSON Lard A 1 2 FHA 4 Musxc Ch:urm1n 3 Pep Club4 e ers234Band1234 Prxde 'md Prelucllce Where Is My XV3HdCflHg Boy Tomghta CAROL ANNE LFIFHEIT L01 A l 2 3 4 FHA 4 Bwndl 2 3 Orchestml 2 Mixed Chorus 2 3 Art Club 4 Homecommg Attendmt 2 LAXVRENCE LITTLE Proyectlomsts Club3 4 Band 3 4 Tcnmsl RICHARD LOCKHART Dirk Golf2 3 4 Footb1ll3 4 V1rs1ty Club 4 Student Councnl 3 Vxce Pres 3 Auron Vfest Hugh School 1 Class Presndent 4 Boys State -F--,,,, ' QI- . . - - ..12 ,,,, , G-A--,,3,4,- , ,3, , ,:- ,, --s , -4 , :- .z JSI ,.: , 'f G.A. . , , ,4g . . .1,2,3, G.A..,,,g...1,2,3, , , -5 1- ,,.: -,,3: J f - ,a 4 9 - ,:- ,,s -4 ,,a - s g. .. Y ' r ll' BI l .,. . g...g .yy -. ,g - 1,2, ,Q ,2,3,4. s , - .5 . 1 , - LARRY LUX Einsteirfs Cousins 35 Camera Club 4. EVELYN MASTERS Evic' Library Club 35 Mt. Morris High School 4. FRED MCBRIDE Moose Football 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 3, 4. MARGARET MCCARTHY Miggz-ns G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 45 F.H.A. 1, 2, 35 Jesters 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 2, 35 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 45 Student Council 25 Cheer- leader 45 Class Treas. Pride and Prejudice 954 SENSOR CLAS if 5 . 5 i 5 'I -21- 1151? if 3 il W s s ,mg LEIGH MCFADDEN Mac Projectionists' Club 45 Jesters 45 Thespians 45 Berwick High School 1, 25 Morrison High School 3. Pride and Prejudicen MARILYN MEANGER Mmzgr G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Sec.-Treas. 2, Pres. 45 F.H.A. 1, 2, 35 Jesters 2, 3, 4, Sec. 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 35 Tatler 45 Pep Club 4. ALICE JEAN MONTGOMERY F.H.A. 1, 2, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 35 Library Club 4. MARGARET ANN MONTGOMERY Pvgsn' G.A.A. 1, 2, 35 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Public Relations Chairman 3, Projects Chairman 45 Pep Club 45 Girls' Chorus 35 Art Club 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Camera Club 3, 4, Sec. 45 Student Council falt.J 4. BARBARA MORRISON Bar: A I 2 I cc Glrls Chorus 2 Mlxccl Chorus I 3 4 STI PHEN MORRISSEY 11111 Footbilll 2 3 4 I31skctb1llI 2 Ih'1l1'lbLI 3 Golf 3 4 In 1 l'I1Ul'llS3 4 VTYSIKN Club3 4 GI YNNY MOUGIN Dmllr Mo GAA I 2 3 4 Rcpxcscnmtnvc SCL 4 I'I-IA 23 est sl 3 4 Thtsp1mS3 4 I3md7 3 4 Mlxecl Chorus 2 3 Tltlcr 2 4 Art Club 4 Pep Club 4 Student Counul 2 XVhuL Is My XV1mlcrn15, Boy T0ms.,ht7 Str1m,1. Bowndtrs AL IVIUSSIILMAN Sonny Melody Chorus3 Footb1ll 2 3 B-mkttbwlll 2 3 4 Art Club 4 Truk 2 3 4 VIYSIIY Club 3 4 Vxtc Pics 4 Student Councxl 4 1954 SENIOR CLASS 22 SANDRA YUG1 N 1 Samlx GA L tu 1 4 Pres 3 rcs 4 Thcipnni 2 3 4 SCC Tztms J 13111117 Chtcxlmdcrl 7 3 4 Dtlntc 2 Pep Club4 crl 7 Thm Ixttlc Hmcl Stl 'mgc Bmrdcxs Tht I-I1ppx Iourncx mlt 1nd Preyuchce PHILIP WYE IR 1 wut I 'P w 4 Orchcstm tx 4 mumls 2 Iqtnmil I'o0tb1ll1 2 Golf3 4 Bmcl 7 3 4 Boys t LFANNII' OBRIFXI Fl A l 'P 3 FHA I 7 1 w 4 RoToI'I1L1fel 7 3 Il'lfl'lI'lN.II'llS 1 Pep Club 4 RODGI R OTSTERHELD Plmcttlmuxti Club 3 4 Em lnQ Cousms 3 T C nt 1 2 4 A1tClub4 mullls I 7 4 TCDHISI 4 Footblll I 7 C1l11Cl1ClLllJI Z 3 4 Gt-rm1nB1nd 7 3 4 V I . I . . . , 1 V, G.A. . , ,3,4gF.H.A.1,2,3, . .A. l,2,3,4gF.H.A.1,2,3g Vucc-'r . 3: ' ' g .IM-'x , 2, 3, , Vice- . , -Y P . . - ' ' 7 7 ' ' I ' ' 1 Y 9 ' '- ': . -Q ' ' - , -, -1 I ' - Z S Tntl ...,3,4. .. A - ,, fl A 4 In .4 it 'L l t yn UPA- x ' A v - 'n 2 . , k . 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CHARLES QUITNO F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 3. l954 SENIOR CLASS -234 GERALD RAND Ruurfjf F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Ei11stein's Cous- ins 2, Pres. 25 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 3, 45 Art Club 45 Student Council 15 Boys' State. GLEN REINTS F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 45 Bangl I, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 15 Art Club 4. JO ELLEN RENICH jo Jesters 3, 45 Thespians 3, 45 Or- chestra 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 3, 45 Band 3, 45 Tatler 45 Pep Club 45 Woodstock High School 1, 2. Strange Boardersn Pride and Prejudice The Happy Journey JANET RIPP Ian G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 F.H.A. 1, 2, 35 Jesters 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 35 Thespians 2, 3, 4, Pres. 45 Orchestra 15 In- tramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 45 Class Treas. 1, 4. ' Strange Boardersn i'Pride and Prejudice LEO ROOP Projectionists' Club 4, Sec.-Treas. 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 45 German Band 3, 4, Tennis 1, 2, Einstein's Cousins 3g Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4. XVILLIAM SCHABACKER Bill F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3, Vice- Pres. 45 Projectionists' Club 3g Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 43 Camera Club 3, 4, Pep Club 4. FRED SCHON Projectionists, Club 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3g Ro-To-Hi-Life 3, 43 Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice- Pres. 3, Pres. 4, Tennis 2, Ein- stein's Cousins 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4, German Band 2, 3, 4, Tatler 3. DONALD SCHULER Shoes Melody Chorus 2, 35 Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, Track 1, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 2, 3, 43 Student Council 25 Class Vice-Pres. 3. Q954 SENT OR CLASS 1 1 is 1 5 -24- AUDREY SEEBACH F.H.A. 2. KATHRYN SISSON Kathy G.A.A. 1, 2, 33 Orchestra 1, 2 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4. ALICE SMITH Allie Pep Club 45 Student Council 43 Pekin High School 1, 2. GENE SMITH Smitty Camera Club 3. LYLE SMITH Smiffy F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Football 35 Track 2, 3, 45 In- tramurals 15 Varsity Club 45 Art Club 45 Student Council 3, 4, Pres. 45 Class Pres. 2. RONALD SMITH Ron Jesters 45 Thespinns 3, 45 Ro-To- I-Ii-Life 45 Basketball 3, 45 Track 3, 45 Student Council 45 Bloom- field High School, Bloomfield, Indiana, 1, 2. MARY SPRAETZ Neanie G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45F.H.A.1, 2, 3, 45 Jesters 3, 45 Band 2, 3, 45 Or- chestra 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 25 Pep Club 4. Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight? EVANGELINE STAVRAKAS Vange G.A.A.1, 2, 3, 45 F.I'I.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 25 Mixed Chorus 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Art Club 45 Pep Club 45 Homecoming Queen 45 Class Sec. 2. 1954 SENIOR CLASS I DAVID STOCKING Sox F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Pres. 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 45 Or- chestra 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3,45 Football 2. MAURICE STONE Morrie F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 45 Einstein's Cousins 3. SANDRA STOPPEL Sandy G.A.A. l, 2, 3, 45 F.I'I.A. l, 2, 3, Treas. 25 Jesters 1, 2, 3, 45 Thes- pians 3, 45 Band 2, 3, 45 Girls' Chorus 35 Mixed Chorus 45 Pep Club 4. Strange Boardersl' ANN TILTON Emmie G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Points Chair- man 45 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 45 Class,Treas. 2. RICHARD TROWBRIDGE Trow Band l,2,3,4g Vice-Pres. 3, Or- chestra 2, 35 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Tatler 4, Football I, 3, 4g Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4g Tennis 1, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 3, 45 Camera Club lg Einstein's Cousins 2, 3, Pres. 33 Class Pres. lg Class Vice-Pres. 2-, 4. NORMA LEE VINCENT G.A.A. 1, 2, 5, 4, F.H.A. 1, 2,3 4, Degree Chairman lg Band I, 2, 35 Library Club 3, Pep Club 4. 1954 SENIOR CLASS MARILYN VOGELER G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Rep. 4g F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Band I: Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Ro-To-Hi-Life 2, Intramurals 1, 2. 3, 4: Art Club 4: Pep Club 4. MELVIN ZIMMERMAN Zimm Basketball 2, 3, 45 Golf 4, Art Club 4, Vice-Pres. 4. Outdoor painting provides seniors in Mr. Kruger-'s art class with opportunities for creative self-expression. 126.. Top Row: Lee Hutson, Robert Detig, Jack Colwill, Curtis Furman, Paul Tyler, Diane Shrader, Clifford Kendall, Maribeth Hartman, Danny Tilton, Diane Briney. Tbinl Row: Raymond Huftalin, Ann Janssen, Roselyn Potts, Lillie Mae W'ilson, Carol Mohr, Judy Ohlson, Donna Johnson, Ronnie Schabacker, Wallace Burke, Gene Cook. Srromf Rauf: Carolyn Hansen, Madelyn Elliot, Joan Carson, Robert Harr, Carolyn Brown, Carolyn McQueen, Jacqueline McDowell, Dorothy I-Ielley, Patricia Boltz. Botlom Row: Tom Seaworth, James Bailey, Darrell Rinehart,'Janice Wendt, Jerry Adams, Gerald McKenzie, David Pfoff, Carl Larson. As we entered high school this fall, we remembered The year started with the opening of the football season, with a thrill that We were finally upperclassmen and and junior girls could be found at every game selling hot realized that this year would be even better than the dogs, mums, candy bars, and anything else that would previous two. bring in a little extra money for the treasury. Standing: Jeanette Lowe, secretary, Charlotte Jaeger, treasurer. Sealed: Roger Hill, vice-presidentg Miss Leffingwell, adviserg Ronnie Hill, president. l ..271 Top Row: jack Connolly, Grover Woolbright, Melvin Messer, Phil Sanderson, Pat Larson, Robert Donaldson, Robert Bjorneby, Joanne Zimmer- man, Judy Coggeshall, john Walsh, Roger Hill. Tlairil Row: Leland Leifheit, Charles Hintzsche, Kay Sharp, Sharon Treat, Teddy Everest, Deloss Woolbright, Sharon Dummer, Kay Hufford, Allen Monson. Gene Finnestad. Srrumf Row: Kathy Larson, Charlotte Jaeger, Joan Hall, Loretta Long, Marla Rhoads, Marilyn Sarver, Margot Rhoads, Sharon Frisk, Mary Pobstman. Bofiom Row: Ronnie Mershon, Mason Hayenga, James Weatherbee, Bill Sudbury, Art Haws, Ronnie Hill, Richard Wollacott, Richard Schafer. We eould feel more than a little proud of our class when it came to athletics for we had a good representation in all the sports, with many boys on the first team. After football season and class elections, came the all important choosing of class rings. The committee chose a good design, but the particular style was left to us. There were many discussions before the final choices were made. Although we were active in all of the many activities that make up the life at R.T.H.S., we did more than our share in' the Curtis Magazine drive last fall, and in doing so we received many top honors. Mr. Posorske's guidance group sold the highest amount of magazines, based on the juniors study prose and poetry in Miss W'ayman's English III class. ..2 SQ. Top Row: Gayl Yokes, Norman Davey, Stanley Jaeger, Robert Harrison, Richard Koch, Beverly Harolle, Sandra McQueen, Helen Tierney, Dale Woodworth. Third Row: James Kingsbury, Sandra Nelson, Beverly Van Amburg, Nancy Bearrows, Joan Mann, Alice Thomas, Donna Vanstone, Larry Brugh, Philip Tigan, Jerry Fisher. Second Row: Connie Gilbert, Dixie Green, Jeanette Lowe, Gail Hayenga, Jean Carson, Patricia Collins, Betsy Albrecht, Marilyn Leusby, Judith Hayes. Bollom Row: Kenneth Pumfrey, Dean Shaw, Paul Stavrakas, Jerry Mcllvoy, Carl Sampson, Jack Pierce, Darrell Hazard, Edward Milburn. Not Shown: Roger Johnson, Sharon Treat, Janis Willingham. JUNIOR CLASS number of pupils in the group, and David Pfoff was the high salesman for the second year in a row. The culmination of the year's big events was in May, when after weeks of worry and hard work, we gave the prom. It was a never-to-be forgotten night and well worth the hard work. Now that the year is over, We Wish to thank all the advisers and teachers who helped to make this year a suc- cess. Although we regret its being over, we are already looking forward to next year, knowing it will be even better than this year has been. Maps aid juniors in their study of United States History. ..29, Sianding: Carole Stangley, secretary, lVlfS. Thomas, adviser. Sealed: John Orner. president: Robert Reints, vice-presidentg Fred Walters, treasurer. This year, we, the class of '56, moved on to our second and were ready to make the Freshmen feel more welcome. year in High School. More familiar with classrooms and friends, we were therefore more confident in ourselves. It To do this' We gave 3 Halloween PaftY in honor of the took little time for us to renew old friendships and learn Freshmen 011 October 17- We enl0Yed giving its and 'fheY our new schedules. Soon we were in the swing of things surely enjoyed themselves. SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row: Darrel Daub, Clarence Whitlow, Jim McCaslin, John Omer, Fred Walters, Talbot Hayes, Beverley Govig, Larry Crask, Marlene Oest- terheld, Judy Esposito, Terry Truman. Tlvirrl Row: Emogene Vogeler, Carole Stangley, Carol Glavin, Norma Matheny, Sharon Skoglund, Don Bell, Mary Alberts, Kay Terviel. Lee Cooprider, Donna Peterson. Serond Row: Archie Eyster, Joyce Furman, Pat Rucker, Lois Shaw, Penny Brown, Pat McCaslin, Mary Campbell, Mary Pittman, Bob Kiene. Boilom Row: Murriel Larson, John Heron. William Larson, Larry Ewald, Peter Renich, John Nugent, Elvis Beck, Jacqueline Thompson. -50- Frogs, worms, and insects are alla part of Sophomore Biology. Our classes gave us very interesting topics for discus- sion this year. At first, in Biology, the dissecting of the lower forms of animal life was very distasteful to some of us. But Mr. Helms was patient, and soon we learned to love it. Set your machines for double spacing, and Get set for a ten-minute timed writing, are familiar phrases to all typing students. Driver's Training was an interesting activity for most Sophomores, although many were unable to participate because of the new age limit. All Sophomores took part in English Il, which consisted of fundamentals, composition, and literature appreciation. SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row: Frank Hewitt, Sally Hegland, Peggy Mougin, Florence Moore, Sonja Myers, Judy Harms, Marilyn Hintzsche, Audrey Albrecht, Jewel Rogers, Richard Osborne, Warren Young. Tbinl Row: John Fabris, Edward Mear, Ray Kramer, Gary Ladwig, Marilu Montgomery, Kay Townsend, Norma Stone, Marjorie Bosecker, Lucy Mankowsky. SITOIII, Row: Mary Grover, Frank Castor, Joyce Hinckle, Kay Connolly, Kay Sherwood, Juanita Carter, Joann Eversgerd, Barbara Pobtsman, Ruth Tait. Bolfom Row: Ronald Engelkes, David Schwartz, DeWayne LeMar, Duane Stein, Don McBride, Willard Parker, Robert Reints, Blannie Pierce. -31- Sophornorc dance committee makes plans for annual Frosh-Soph Party. Although she left us before she completed her Sophomore year, we are very proud of the accomplishments of Carol Nies in the field of fine arts. She won both the local and district first prizes in 'the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster Contest, and then went on to capture first prize in the Illinois state contest. As we go onward through the next two years at R.T.H.S., we will continue to take part in the activities and social events that have made our first two years so entertaining. We are looking forward to making next year the best yet. Thus, the class of '56 moves ahead to another year of study and good times. SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row: Gerry Hatter, Chuck Trowbridge, Ronnie Orman, Arlen Rewerts, Harry Skelly, Keith Blackwell, Wayne Beach, Marshall Henry, Bernie Hubbard, Ed Rice. Tbirfl Row: Ray Kannheiser, Joyce Christopherson, Betty Bailey, Betty Bates, Ruth Mcliachern, Sara Sandell, james Graves, james Meserole, Tom Cooper. Srroml Row: Margaret Clayton, Allen Grady, Margo Donaldson, Virginia Lansden, joan Lindquist, Alice Horton, Anita Garwick, James Bal- com, Sandra Seitz. Bollom Row: David Willctts, Wayne Peterson, Grayce Pumfrey, Swanetta Anderson, Chuck Coolidge, Rex Altenburg, Mike Weatherbee. Noi Sb01L'Il! Frances Cipolla, Nancy Everest, Gareth Gregory, Carolyn Leathers, Harvey Sccbach, Robert XVhitc. -32- Top Raw: Sharon Monson, Lynn McFadden, Joann Larabee, Jane Balluff, William Walters, William Hackett, Wendell Brown, Norma Rand, Daniel Haws, Phil Schuler. Third Row: Jeannine Coquillette, Judy Winterton, Paul Grover, Diane XVolford, Maxine Mankowsky, Barbara Arjes, Barbara Boutain, Jackie Collins. Second Row: Kenneth Harms, William Mear, Karen Busse, Shirley Hobzon, Donna Hansen, Robert Balcom, David Meisener, Ronald Sassaman. Botlom Row: Jerry Dahlberg, Lonnie Dougherty, David Rippentrop, Lorena Long, Lynne Liggett, Robert Reeker, Richard Berg. Not Shown: Gale Elliott. Henry Freistad. Lucile Govig, Sandra McClain, James Seipts. FRESHMAN CLASS September marked the beginning of an exciting phase in the lives of the class of 'S7. Along with hard work and study, the Freshmen can look forward to many rewarding friendships and scores of good times to be had while they are in high school. The Freshmen were officially welcomed to High School by the Sophomores who gave them a party on October 17. The initiation consisted of a trip through the spools house, which the Sophomores had carefully planned to confuse and frighten the blindfolded Freshmen. Sfanrling: Connie Harms, treasurer, John Bailey, vice-president. Sealed: Joyce Elliott, secretary, Terry Walker, president, Mr. Correll, adviser. T011 Row: Genevieve Berkheimer, Marna Rasmussen, Shirley Harrison, john Jorgensen, Edward Sandell, Percy Morrison, James Schabacker, William Alcock, John Scofield. Thin! Row: Mike Ward, Darlene Hansen, Virginia Shrader, Alice Pobstman, Judy Gruben, Harriet Hayenga, Jeannene Bain, Mary Smith, Sandra Green. Srroml Row: Donald Sellers, Joanne Onley, Joyce Keele, Mary Cline, Neva Eckhardt, Robert Docter, LaVern Elder, Bob Lawson. Bolfom Row: John Kenney, Robert O'Brien, Ronald Hawk, Robert Russell, William Coggeshall, john Hayenga, Claude Reed. FRESHMAN CLASS The new initiates recovered quickly and were on their feet and in line at refreshment time. Now definitely a part of R.T.H.S., the Freshmen went ahead to make their mark in school life. They were well represented on the cheerleading squad, various clubs, the athletic teams and the musical organizations. The class is very proud of the fine job of David Kinchen and Robert Russell,-who were hard workers on the yearbook staff. Members of F.H.A. were very capable and pleasant waitresses at various banciuets. The new F.F.A. members Freshmen in General Science class learn from experiments and demonstrations. -34- V 51012 Rlow: Jan Cox, Gladys McDowell, Sharon Madden, William Smardo, Duane Onlcy, Sidney Beaird, Tom Spraetz, Dean Webber, Frank c as in. fbirgl Row: Pauline Caron, Joan Elliott, Joanne Willms, Henry Kaminski, Wynetta Koch, Joyce Gittleson, Glenda Nachtigall, Connie Harms, ee egg. Smvoml Row: David Futrell, Philip Hayes, Marilyn Heath, Sylvia West, Karen Friestad, Dennis Ladwig, Joyce Elliott, Nancy Lockhart. Bollom Row: Sue Ewald, Marvin Alderks, James Quitno, Ray Rippy, David Kinchen, Terry XValker, Kenneth Withrow. FRESHMAN CLASS kept very busy selling refreshments at football and bas- and the music department welcomed the talents of the kerball games. The talented new Art Club members had Freshmen, who were Working hard to get ahead, a big part in the numerous projects of that club. Football, basketball, and other athletics attracted many of the In all of these organizations and the many Others in Freshmen boys who did very well in these sports. Jesters R-T-H-S-, the FfCShmeD Were Welcome newcomers- Freshman Math students hard at work on constructions. -55.- Tolr Row: Connie Horton, Gretchen Bain, Roger Vesley, Arnold Wzterland, Robert Lower, Jack Roecler, Robert Horton, Dean Shook, John Bailey. Tlnirzl Row: Linda Kerchner, Mary Leathers, Rodney Wendt, Sharon Snow, Frances Spears, Shirley Engelkes, Sandra Brady, Barbara Bates, Bonnie Esposito. Secoml Row: Daniel Ihnen, Kay Potts, Sibyl Smith, Bernice Russell, Margie Nelson, Richard Barth, Rebecca Dettman, Martha Pearce. Bollom Row: Denny Mutton, Eugene Abbott, Glenda Vanderoool. Nancy Hill, Richard Schumaker, Merlyn Hendricks, James Hill. FRESHMAN CLASS New classes and the maze of rooms were confusing at first, but like the classes before them, the Freshmen were soon at home. Even the long algebra assignments and tough science tests were soon taken in stride and accepted without too many groans. The first year of this new life has been a lor of work, but the new experiences and the good times have gone to make up a year worth remembering. They will be back next year to make their Sophomore year even more fun than this year has been. . Freshmen study composition and literature in English Class. -56- ORGAN IZATIGN S Art Club members painted life-size figures and animals in full color oil for a beautiful Christmas Nativity scene for a downtown display. It was awarded first prize in the Rochelle Christmas Lighting and Decorating Contest. Standing: Virginia Bates, Marilyn Meanger, Jo Ellen Renich, Robert Rus sell, Phil Nye, Philip Tigan, Helen Tierney, Lee Cooprider, Shirley Berg- man, Cherylle Bohart. Seated: Mr. Kruger fadviserj, David Kinchen, Herschel Galloway, Glermy Mougin, Sandra Nugent, Sheila Chase. TATLER STAFF The present yearbook staff has worked hard to give the students another fine annual which can take its place proudly beside last year's book. The 195 3 Tatler was awarded a first class honor rating by the National Scholas- tic Press Association. Last year, for the first time, a supplement edition cover- ing all Spring activities was produced to be inserted in the 195 3 Tatler. To show the complete story of this school year, a 1954 supplement will be made for this book. In preparing any yearbook many hours of work are necessary. Staff members' and advisers must work even- ings, week-ends, and vacations, as well as every night after school. The first job the layout designers have to tackle is plan- ning and drawing complete, detailed layouts for every page in the book. These accurate dummy pages are then copied on the final mastersheets. The layout designers then meas- ure, crop, trim, and mount the well over three hundred photographs to be used. Other staff members gather facts, write, rewrite, measure, type, check, and recheck copy. The 1954 staff, with their advisers, Mr. Kruger and Miss Wayman, take pleasure in presenting to the ,school the result of their labor. The three layout designers and the editor-in-chief hard at work. -33-. Members of Ro-To-Hi-Life staff work hard to put out a good paper. Ro-To-Hi-Life is the organized newspaper club which produces a bi-monthly publication concerning the happen- ings around R.T.H.S. The paper is edited by Philip Tigan and his associate editors, Leanne O'Brien and Virginia Ar'- getsinger. The other editors are Sandra Nelson, news, Pat Larson, features, Ronald Smith, sportsg Sandra McQueen, clubs. Make-up manager, Mary Louise Pobstman, checks to see that the paper is put together, and business manager, Judy Coggeshall, is in charge of the distribution. Ro-To-Hi-Life is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association and the International Quill and Scroll Society. For the past three years Miss Hanson has been the adviser to this group. RO-TO-HI-LIFE STAFF Top Row: Joanne Willms, Mary Pobstman, Sandra Nelson. Leanne O'B ricn, Henry Kaminski, Edward Sandell, Virginia Argetsinger, Carole Stangley, Ronald Smith. Srmml Row: Margie Nelson, Donna Hansen, Barbara Boutain, Nancy Lock hart, Joyce Elliott, Betty Bailey, joan Elliott, Sue Ewald. Bottom Row: Judy Coggeshall, Lynne Liggett, john Heron, Miss Hanson fadviserj, Philip Tigan Ceditorj, Sandra McQueen, Pat Larson. Victor and Ken give a demonstration on static electricity. One of the most interesting clubs in R.T.H.S. is the science club, better known as Einstein's Cousins. Any high school student interested in science is eligible for member- ship in this oranization. Each year, in order to be in good standing, a member must have a project of his own. These projects may be chosen from any phase of science. Many members work with plastics, radio, or taxidermy, while others prefer chemistry, electronics, and biology. This organization aims: flj To increase the student's knowl- edge of science, Q21 To increase his interest in science, and Q31 To perfect science skills with special emphasis on student projects. At the regular meetings, programs- are given which entertain as well as instruct the members. Ein- stein's Cousins is sponsored by Mr. Kyler and is affiliated with the Science Clubs of America. EIN STEIN 'S COUSINS Slavnling: Leland Leifheit, Terry Truman, Joe Bartkus, Trudy Drummond, Tom Cooper, Victor Cox, Frank Hewitt. Srnlril: Fred Schon, Judy Coggeshall, Judy Ohlson, Ken Larabee, John Orner, Mr. Kyler Cadviserf. Nut Shown: Richard Schumaker. ...40..... Top Row: Robert Russell, Bob Bjorncby, joe Bartkus, Paul Stavrakas, Harold Johnson, Darrell Hazard, Al Musselman, Gerald Rand, Rodger Oesterheld, Lyle Smith, Mason Hayenga. Fourth Row: Marilu Montgomery, Marla Rhoads, Mary Alberts, Gladys McDowell, Diane Wolford, Marie Spears, Charles Gentry, Marilyn Vogeler, Glenny Mougin. Third Row: Evangeline Stavrakas, joan Carson, Duane Onley, Leland Leifheit, Rebecca Dettman, Juanita Carter, Joan Eversgerd, Cherylle Bohart. Srroml Row: Connie Gilbert, Sally Powell, Charlotte Jaeger, Joan Hall, jean Carson, Shirley Bergman, Roger Johnson, Margot Rhoads. A Bollom Row: Trudy Drummond fsecretary-treasurerj, Margaret Ann Montgomery, Clifford Kendall, Mr. Kruger fadviserj, Peter Renich fpresidentj, Melvin Zimmerman fvice-presidentj, Dan Tilton. Nof Shown: Carol Leifheit, Pat McCaslin, Ronnie Sassaman, Deloss Woolbright, David Schwartz, Beverly Govig. ART CLUB In its Second Year the Aff Club WHS again active HS 21 An editorial cartoonist was the guest speaker one eve- service club. Members worked after school painting dis- ning, and he showed several original cartoon drawings. plays, dCC0f21fi0HS, Stage SCCHGYY, and POSICYS for school The last big event of the year was the annual spring picnic. activities. Art Club members painting original. colorful posters to advertise a school play. -41-. Top Kozu Baxbara Pobstman Ruth Ta t Carol Lexfhext Vrrgmxa Bates Mary Spraetv Swanctta Ander on Ruth McEachern Judy Harms Mar garet Ann Montgomery Mary Smnth Marnlyn Hmtzsche Fourth Row Sharryn Fnsk Kay Townsend Sharon Treat Sharon Snow Genevxeve Berkhexmer Sandra Green Norma Stone Kay Sharp Pat Bolu Cherylle Bohart Alxce Thomas Tblrzl Row Joan Carson Neva Eckhardt Jean Carson Mary Leathers Paulme Caron Marlene Graham Verva Ehmen Mary Huftalm Marla Rhoads Shlrley Bergman Suomi Row Joanne Onley Joyce Keele Kay Potts Kathryn Larson Charlotte Jaeger Joan Hall Loretta Long Bermce Russell Penny Brown Noi Shown Nancy Everest Nancy Bearrows Manlyn Sarver FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Roecon Chapter of the Future Homemakers of Amer 1n home and commumty l1fe nca, wxth over one hundred members, IS one of the largest Thns year s F H A offxcers are Grace Kurz, presldent, and most energeuc clubs m R T H S It IS part of a natlon Mary Huftahn, vxce presldent, Pat Keefer, secretary, and wlde orgamzatnon whnch alms to emphasxze the lmportance Ruth Ann McEachern, treasurer Mnss Ohrnell and Mxss of Worthy home membershlp and to encourage democracy Lacy are the F H A gdvlgerg F H A gxrls wrap Chnstmas packages to be dnstrxbuted m European and As1at1c countrxes -42 3 ' v 1 1 H . n I I l 1 f, 5 s 1 1 ' . , . I: U 7 H Y 1 . I 1 y D 7 S 1 i ' ' : . Y ! O l l I I J I Y , . I , , , , , , , ' , - Bnllom Row: Lorena Long, Grace Kurz, Helen Tierney, Pat Larson, Maribeth Hartman, Sandra McQueen, Murriel Larson, Glenda Vanderpool. : . , . ' . ' ' ' . , . . Tolr Row: Carol Albrecht, Mary Pobstman, Carol Mohr, Pat Rucker, Martha Pearce, Gretchen Bain, Shirley Harrison, Norma Rand, Marilu Montgomery, Donna Peterson, Jacqueline Thompson. Fourlb Row: Alice Horton, Betsy Albrecht, Judy Hayes, Margo Donaldson, Barbara Boutain, Shirley Engelkes, Joanne Larabee, Sandra Seitz, Jeannene Bain, Karen Busse, Wynetta Koch. Tbinl Row: Kay Connolly, Shirley Hobson, Barbara Fischer, Carolyn McQueen, Jacqueline McDowell, Gladys McDowell, Margot Rhoads, Evangeline Stavrakas, Norma Vincent, Beverly VanAmburg. Svvoml Row: Mary Grover, Sibyl Smith, Marilyn Heath, Sally Powell, Joan Linquist, Virginia Lansden, Mary Campbell, Kay Sherwood, Alice Montgomery. Bolfom Row: Diane Briney, Donna Johnson, Joanne Zimmerman, Pat Keefer, Marilyn Vogeler, Ann Tilton, Cecelia Bruell, Nancy Hill. Nnf Sl701L'l1i Lucile Govig, Joann Larabee, Sandra McClain, Judy Winterton. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The F-H-A- starred the YC-901' by Selling faffy apples at boys and a Christmas party. Their big dance of the year, football games, Their next project was H0130 Day, This the Snowflake Twirl formal, was given January 2. Other events of the year included Heart Sister Week, the Spa- ghetti Supper, Family Night, and a Chicago trip. The year ended with the Mother-Daughter Tea and the Senior Their next two projects were a party for the F.F.A. Breakfast, day was spent doing odd jobs such as washing cars, mowing lawns, and raking leaves to raise money. F.H.A. girls make taffy apples to sell at the football games. 143, Top Row: Tom Seaworth, Wayne Peterson, Glen Reints, Rex Altenburg, Charles Quitno, Jerry Adams, Gerald McKenzie, Blannie Pierce, David Rippentrop, Grant Hendrickson, Ed Milburn, Lyle Smith. Fourlh Row: Ronald Hawk, John Hayenga, Marvin Alderks, Bob Detig, Curtis Furman, Maurice Stone, Richard Koch, Harold Johnson, Warren Young, Chuck Coolidge, Claude.Reed. Thin! Row: William Alcock, Wendell Brown, Frank McCaslin, Lee Clegg, Talbot Hayes, Judson Ehmen, james Quitno, Lloyd Bialas, Melvin Messer, Richard Berg. Sfroml Row: Richard Barth, John jorgenson, Archie Eyster, James Kingsbury, Charles Hintzsche, james Balcom, James Schabacker, Ronnie Schabacker, Don Bell. Bolton: Row: Mr. Hills Qadviserj, Bob Reints, Roger Hill, William Schabacker, David Stocking, Jerry Hayes, Raymond Huftalin, Mr. Wehner ladviserj. Noi Shown: jerry Rand. FUTURE FARMERS OE AMERICA A lbRhllCht fthFt David Stocking represents Rochelle and Illinois in the National mong our many C u S, OC e e ap er 0 e u ure 17,17-'-A, Band, Farmers of America stands out as one of the best organized and most active. The primary aim of the F.F.A. is the develop- ment of agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship. In order to make the club more efficient, the members are divided into eight committees. These carry on projects in supervised farming, co-operative activities, community serv- ices, leadership, earning and saving, scholarship, conduct of meetings, and recreation. Three boys from Rochelle attended the National F.F.A. Convention at Kansas City last fall. They were Roger Hill, Maurice Stone, and Raymond Huftalin. David Stocking was honored by being chosen to play in the National F.F.A. Band. Activities this year included a two day trip to Chicago, grain, land, and livestock judging, a pest control campaign, parliamentary procedure contests, and an F.F.A. Week display. Recreation included a ping pong tournament, a pie eating con- test, a basketball tournament, a roller skating party, and the F.F.A.-F.H.A. picnic. -44-. A El A The F.F.A. land judging team from R.T.H.S. Dlacerl first at the S6Cti0rI2l CODYCSL FUTURE EARMERS 0E AMERICA Sflllitfiflgl Mr. Hills and Mr. Wehner fadviscrsj. Smldds Bob Reims fsentinclj, Jerry Hayes Csecretaryj, David Stocking fpresidentj, William Schabacker Qvice-presi dcntj, Roger Hill ftreasurerj, Ravmond I-Iuftalin frenortcrh. Top Row: Shirley Engelkes, Kay Townsend, Sandra Nelson, Dorothy Helly, Barbara Pobstman, Marilu Montgomery, Donna Peterson, Sharon Skoglund, Judy Harms, Ruth McEachern, Lee Cooprider. Fourth Row: Martha Pierce, Nancy Lockhart, Joyce Elliott, Joan Elliott, Joanne Willms, Joan Hall, Marlene Graham, Carolyn McQueen, Verva Eheman, Gladys McDowell, Diane Wolford. Third Row: Kay Sherwood, Lois Shaw, Pat Horton, Pat Collins, Jean Carson, Joan Carson, Evangeline Stavrakas, Norma Vincent, Mary Leathers, Linda Kerchner. SecomVRi91u: Doris Dale, Kathy Larson, Neva Eckhart, Charlotte Jaeger, Loretta Long, Sibyl Smith, Joan Lindquist, Penny Brown, Kay Connolly, Mary Campbell. Bottom Row: Jane Balluff, Judy Gruben, Carolyn Brown, Miss Greve, fadviserj, Roselyn Potts, Sandra Brady, Kay Sharp, Anita Gatwick. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The purpose of this organization is to provide within the At recreational meetings held every Wednesday, seventh school club program sports and activities for those girls - . who may be interested in athletics. This year G.A1A. had period' and every Thursday after School' the girls Played a membership of over one hundred girls. various games. Judy Gruben discusses strategy with her basket- ball team. 146. Top Row: Virginia Argetsinger, Marilyn Hintzsche, Judy Ohlson, Beverly Govig, Ellen Larson, Diane Briney, Barbara Morrison, Sue Ewald, Janet Ripp, Grayce Pumfrey, Lorena Long. I Fourth Row: Swanetta Anderson, Jewel Rogers, Frances Cipolla, Harriet Hayenga, Glenda Nachtigal, Sharon Monson, Connie Harms, Bonnie Esposito, Barbara Bates, Helen Tierney. Third Row: Pat Keefer, Sandra Nugent, Marilyn Meanger, Margaret McCarthy, Glenny Mougin, Mary Spraetz, Lucile Govig, Nancy Bearrows, Alice Thomas, Mary Smith. . B .I Second Row: Sally Hegland, Peggy Mougin, Florence Moore, Emmogene Vogeler, Betty Bates, Judy Esposito, Carole Stangley, Betty an ey, Sandra Stoppel, Virginia Bates. Boffom Row: Norma Stone, Pat Larson, Maribeth Hartman, Lynne Liggett, Kay Hufford, Marilyn Vogeler, Ann Tilton, Donna Vanstone. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIGN They also went on numerous hikes, attended playdays, The officers this year were Marilyn Meanger, president, and gave the Mother-Daughter Banquet. At this time, Margaret McCarthy, vice-president, Glenny Mougin, sec- new members were initiated and given membership pins. retaryg Ann Tilton, points chairman. I Girls exercising on paral- lel bars. ..47.. 'QR of ,,, New 'Nr 1 Top Row Mary Spraetz Vxrgmua Argetslnger Pat Keefer Deborah Barn Ellen Larson jo Ellen Remch Marxbeth Hartman Ronald Smlth Plnl Sanderson D1ane Shrader Dxane Brxney Third Row Robert Lower Sandra Stoppel Sally Hegland Peggy Mougm Betty Bates Lynn McFadden Sandra Nugent Margaret McCarthy Marllyn Meanger Vxrgxma Bates Second Raw Kenneth Harms S1bylSmxth Manlyn Sarver, JoyceEll1ott Joan Ellxott Joanne XVxllms Henry Kammskx Mnke Ward Wxllmam Hackett Boliom Row janet Rxpp Sue Ewald Judy Coggeshall Clmfford Kendall Mnss Albrxght fadvlserj Sheila Chase Peter Remch Lexgh McFadden Not Shown Glenny Mougm 1EsTERs Early rn the fall the Jesters Club 1n1t1ated flfteen new November twenty flrgt A5 lt was a perrod play, costumes members IH October Pride and PfeJUd1Ce, by ane Aus had to be made or collected Scenery was re palnted props ten, was chosen for the annual esters play to be held on were gathered, and l1nes, as always, were learned The cast of Prxde and Prejudxce Stanrlmg Margaret McCarthy Robert Lower Phxl Sanderson Lexgh McFadden Vnrgmxa Argetsmger Peter Remch Pat Keefer Henry Kammskn Sally Hegland Sratml jo Ellen Remch Marxlyn Sarver Sandra Nugent Lynn McFadd n Ellen Larson Janet Rnpp ...fi Bi fa-.J 'n ., -'ss ?f iq, IL if gy we -1- -,,,,9 Af 5 EFI . L Q 'gs K . Xia- 3 X, aiu' ' 8 k 8 36 Q ,P 'I jk 1 N 5 - 3 Y I 35,45 5, W Q 1 X -as +154 355 gg N m +5 If 1' .S 1 V 1 X? ? WE mn x, 1 f ' I :Eff - , .nh 'V ,L Q K X , Q N., , . 4 , 5i: 5Fg 5g535,...L .W gn, 14. wi f X! 9 Top Row: Ronnie Smith, Debbie Bain, Judy Coggeshall, Diane Shracter, Pete Renich, Leigh McFadden. Second Row: Pat Keefer, Sandra Stoppel, Margaret McCarthy, Mary Spraetz, Virginia Bates, Ellen Larson. Bottom Rauf: Miss Albright Qadviserj, Jo Ellen Renich, Sandra Nugent, janet Ripp fpresidentj, Maribeth Hartman fsecretary-treasurerj, Glenny Mougin. THESPIANS Act well thy partg there all the honor lies. R.T.H.S. Thespians is a national honor society in dramatics, and Thespians certainly live up to this motto of the National only those people who meet certain requirements are Thespian Society. During the past year the Thespians pre- eligible for membership. A total of thirty points earned by sented a Christmas play, Our Lady's Juggler, sponsored participation in plays and other speech activities must be a record dance to obtain funds for their treasury, and gave earned before one can be initiated. Miss Albright is adviser their annual formal initiation. for the local chapter. OUR LADY'S JUGGLER as performed by R.T.H.S. Thespians for the Christmas program. -50- -suv' Varsity Club officers plan their next club meeting. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club is an honorary organization Whose purpose is to promote sportsmanship and uphold the ideals of the school. To be chosen a member, one must: have earned a major letter in football, basketball, track, tennis, or golf. The rule that only those who have earned letters may Wear them has been laid down by this club. The initiation banquet, held in February, brought in Top Row: Robert Donaldson, William Larson, James Weatherbee, james Trowbridge. twelve new members. Donald Schulter served as president during the year, and the other officers were Alvin Musselman, vice-presi- dent, Ronald Hill, secretary, Fred McBride, sergeant-at- arms, and Harold Johnson, treasurer. Several members of the club served as ushers at basket- ball games this year. Bailey, Roger Hill, Art Haws, Jerry Rand, Bill Sudbury, Richard Second Row: Ronnie Orman, Dale Woodworth, Robert Bjorney, Robert Detig, Tom Hornsby, Richard Lockhart, Mason Hayenga, Danny Tilton. Botlom Row: Ronald Hill fsecretaryj, Alvin Musselman fvice-presidentj, Harold Johnson Qtreasurerj, Fred McBride Csergeant-at-armsj, Ste- phen Morrissey, Lyle Smith, Walter Correll Cadviserj. No! Shown: Don Schuler Cpresidentj. 151.-. 5- ,fv N., Top Row Davld Schwartz Harry Skelly Vfllllam Schabacker Leo Roop Peter Renlch Ierry Hayes Gary Owens Strand Row Cherylle Bohart Marrlu Montgomery Henry Kammskx Gary Ladwxg joe Bartkus Margaret Ann Montgomery Tom Cooper Boilom Row Herschel Galloway Davld Proff Fred Schon fpresxdentj Rodger Oesterheld Mr Kyler Qadvnserj No! Shown Larry Lux Mr Hxlls fadvrserj CAMERA CLUB To foster mterest m photography among students and the photo work of 1ts members, are the mam alms of the faculty m R T H S to provlde members W1th an mter Camera Club Membershlp m thxs organlzatxon IS open to estmg and useful extra currlcular actxvlty, to promote any student or teacher m h1gh school Camera Club meets exchange of 1deas on photography, and to help lmprove regularly twxce a month on Wednesday Dave Pfoff Marxlu Montgomery and Leo Roop workmg rn the darkroom -52-. Slumlnzq oc Bartkus Leo Roop Rodger Oestcrhcld Lawrence Lxttle Bob Bjorneby Scaled Lough McFadden Gary Ovens Mr Nelson Caclvxserj Ed Rncc IatkP1erce PROIECTIONISTS CLUB The Projecuomsts Club IS a servxce orgamzatlon whose members are tramed to use the school s v1sual md equxp ment, such as shcle and mov1e projectors, tape recorder, 'md opaque projector Profxcnent members then glve thexr servnces by showmg fnlms to classes, recordmg programs and other m1ter1al for varlous school groups The club 15 1ct1ve durmg the summer as well as durmg the school term Last summer two members showed fllms to groups of the nugrant workers Because home movxes are becom mg 1ncre1smgly popular, there IS a growmg des1re to learn how to operate fnlm projectors Mr Nelson IS the cu advxser Nlr Nelson demonstrates the use of the nevs opaque projector Qs 4,4 s dl' 'WS' j'i'i ,Q- ' 1 : ,I , , , ' , ' , 7 . . . . , I . . U I . 1 b r ,S F21 .' -1 ETX lyk! 3 ,. fe E 3 v lex g -53- Lxbrary Club members enyoy thexr xnterestmg work The mam purpose of the Lxbrary Club, under the super vxsxon of M1ss Happe, IS to learn correct llbrary procedure Its members serve as assxstant lnbrarlans for a perlod each day They work hard to make the lxbrary a cheerful place 1n which to study They help other students locate books, magazmes, and pamphlets wh1ch are needed They also keep the shelves m order, collect fmes on overdue books and flll out cards for the card catalog Besxdes these tasks, they decorate the bulletm board attractlvely and 1n keep mg wrth the season Members of the L1brary Club are chosen by Mlss Happe from a hst of volunteers LIBRARY CLUB Sfamlnxg Donald Sellers Kenneth Harms Mary Clme Shxrley Bergman Loretta Long Loxs Shaw Mary Pobstman Carol Albrecht Seaiezf Grace Kurz Joann Eversgerd Alxce Montgomery Cecelna Bruell Donna Vanstone Joanne Zimmerman Mxss Happe Cadvxser Noi Shown Alxce Thomas wr? K -.1. , VM 4, . rziifi .xg ,Q , 'r -wg 'rf 5 ' 8? K ,,,h . . . IAM ,-, uxmwsj, ' 0 . : 3 ! . ! . 7 x 3 3 ' I , , , ' , , , J- Top Row: Marilyn Leusby, Trudy Drummond, Patricia Boltz ftreasurerj, Marilyn Hintzsche, Murriel Larson, Deborah Bain, Clifford Kendall. Second Row: Kathryn Larson, Sally Powell fvice-presidentj, Shirley Bergman Qlibrarianj, Loretta Long, Marilyn Sarver, Cherylle Bohart Csec- retaryj, Judith Hayes. Boilom Row: Grace Kurz, Shelia Chase fpresidentj, Mr. Maris fadviserj, Miss Happe fadviserj, Carl Larson, John Nugent, Maribeth Hartman. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The F.T.A., more formally called Future Teachers of America, is a new organization among the many extra- curricular activities at R.T.H.S. This club is an orienta- tion course for students who plan to become teachers. Members with their advisers meet weekly to discuss current problems in the teaching profession. Rewards and opportunities for teachers are discussed along with the disadvantages. Movies on different types of instruction are showng and books, magazines, and other types of literature are read and reported on by the members. To direct more high school graduates toward the teach- ing profession is the prime objective of this club. Officers plan program for next F.T.A. meeting. ,nn r mil! . 4 0 R K, f, k--,L ,Q .-,L ,S 4? ea, -55- Top Rau. Sally Hegland Johanna Alderks Glenda Vanderpool Audrey Albrecht Judy Coggeshall Grace Pumphrey Kay Hufford Marilyn Hintzche Barbara Doubleday Peggy Mougm Fourth Row Sara Sandell Shirley Harrison Norma Hayenga Norma Stone Kay Sharpe Manlu Montgomery Lynne McFadden Marie Spears Sharon Madden Muriel Larson Tbml Row Carol Srangely Sharon Skoglund Ruth Grover Marna Rasmussen Virginia Schrader Barbara Boutam Betty Bailey Sandy Nelson Florence Moore Sczoml Row Shirley Hobson Norma Matheny Sonja Meyers Mary Campbell Ruth Ann McEachern Kay Townsend Carol Glavin Mary Pittman Lillie Mae Wilson Bollom Row Mary Grover Sally Powell Margo Donaldson Aleen Grady Judy Hayes Sybil Smith Joan Lindquist Karen Busse GIRLS CHORUS This year the Girls Chorus was agam very active The The Mixed Quartette, with Jerry McKenzie as a new member, sang many places and competed at the d1str1ct contest New members of the Girls Sextette were Cherylle the district contest Some of the girls participated in the ohart and Trudy Drummond both of Whom made a group sang in our Christmas and Spring Concerts and at conference Music Festival at Sterling valuable contribution GIRLS SEXTETTE MIXED QUARTET Trudy Drummond Cherylle Bohart Pat Keefer Sheila Chase Sharon Richard Trowbridge Jo Ellen Renich Virginia Argetsinger Gerilld Skoglund Judy Harms. MgKenzie. -56. Carl Larson, Richard Trowbridge, Row: Peter Renich, Ed Rice, jerry Hayes, Rex Altenburg, jack Pierce, Phil Nye, jerry McKenzie, Top Herschel Galloway. Fourlla Row: Margaret McCarthy, Patricia Keefer, Mike Weatherbee, Lee Hutson, Robert Harrison, Dale Woodworth, Robert Donaldson, Clifford Kendall, james Weatherbee, Mary Spraetz, Judy Harms. Third Row: Evangeline Stavrakas, Sandra Stoppel, Virginia Bates, Sharon Frisk, Sandra Seitz, Carolyn Brown, Lee Cooprider, Virginia Arget- singer, Marilyn Vogeler, Peggy Horton, Grace Hopkins. Svroml Row: Connie Gilbert, Doris Dale, Patricia Horton, Charlotte Jaeger, Lois Hall, Kay Connolly, Kay Sherwood, Marilyn Leusby, Cherylle Bohart, Trudy Drummond. ' ' D' Sh der, jo Ellen Renich, Barbara Morrison, Diane Boiiom Row: Mr. Gieske, Judy Ohlson, Margaret Ann Montgomery, Deborah Bam, xane ra Briney, Sheila Chase. MIXED CHORUS The Boys' Ensemble was newly organized this year, and it proved to be popular with local audiences. 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Sfamling: Fred Sehon, David Kinehen, Tom Hornsby, Phil Sanderson, jerry Fisher, Gilbert Brook, Kenny Harms. Smfrilf Wendell Brown, Herschel Galloway, Philip Nye, Rodger Oesterhcld, David Stocking. -60- Sl I 1 bein ' awarded the Hackett trophy :A Conch Correll looks on as Superintendent Peterson congratulates Don mu cr upc n Q, the annual football banquet. sae: udy brubtn udy Hirms and tinttte Lovycg the court attendants look on is football captain Al Nlussclman crowns Homecoming ueen lxangtlme Stay rakas 1953 HOMECOMIN G Students and alumni enjoy the music o Al Grace at the Homecoming Dance after the football game -62, This year the students, faculty, and alumni of R T H S resolved to make Homecommg a big event It began with the election of ueen Evangeline Stavrakas and her court eanette Lowe, unior Judy Harms, Sopho more, and Judy Gruben, Freshman. On Thursday evening the Homecoming Parade was held followed by a pep rally, and a snake dance led by Lyle Smith. Then hot dogs and pop xx ere provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Friday ex ening, the football games with Rock Falls were held from which both the frosh-soph and varsity teams emerged vic- torious. During halftime, the band enter- tained and a skit was given, followed by the presentation of the queen and her court. A dance in the gymnasium followed the game. Music was provided by Al Grace and his band, and the Jesters entertained dur- ing the intermission with an original skit entitled School Daze. At the completion of the skit, varsity captain, Al Musselman, crowned the queen and her court. Schuler scores in Homecoming victory over Rock Falls. ll Students gather at the big bonfire for a pep assembly. The pep band provides music for the Homecoming parade. l -63- XE f f. ,w Ki The Rochelle Hubs, one of the best football teams R.T.H.S. has ever pro- duced, opened a victorious season when they played host to the Batavia eleven. All the scoring was done in the first half because heavy rains slowed action considerably in the second half. The final score was 20-6. For their second game they traveled to Sycamore where they won the contest 6-0. Rochelle threatened Sycamore's goal several times but scored only once. In the first conference game, played here against Princeton, the Hubs had to fight hard for their 13-6 victory. The scoring was all done in the first half. The Homecoming game was a complete runaway for the Hubs as they downed Rock Falls 34-0. The strongest team Rochelle met all season was the Mendota eleven which downed the Hubs 25-7 and later Went on to win the conference championship. DeKalb was the Hubs' next victim as they were downed 19-6. Rochelle scored the winning touchdown with less than a minute and a half of the game gone when they recovered a DeKalb fumble in the end zone. For their fourth and last conference game they traveled to Geneseo where they dominated the play from the opening kick off insuring themselves second place in the con- ference with a 39-13 victory. For the final game of the season, the Hubs traveled to Harvard where a scrappy little Harvard eleven tied them 13-13. The Rochelle boys placing on the All-Conference team were Ron Hill, Fred McBride, Tom Hornsby, and Don Schuler on the first team and Bob Donaldson and Bob Detig on the second team. Al Musselman, Steve Morrissey and Jerry Rand received honorable mention. The two R.T.H.S. players who got special mention on the All-State squad were Don Schuler and Fred Mc- Bride, Ron Hill, and Bob Detig received honorable mention. At the annual football banquet Don Schuler was awarded the Hackett Trophy, and Harold johnson received the Ellis Sportsmanship Trophy. Bob Donaldson and Ron Hill were named the co-captains for the '54 season. 1953 FOOTBALL-HUBS Hub Coaches. Mr. Correll and Mr. Wilkinson. SCORE BOARD WE OPPONENTS THEY 20 ,,,i,, .,,,.,. B atavia ............ ...--.----- 6 6 ,77Y,,,.. .,,,,.. S ycamore .... ....,... 0 13 ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, , P rinceton ........ ..... 6 34 ,,,,,,, or ,.,i,i Rock Falls ..,..i .... . 0 7 ,,,,, A, , ,,., Mendota .. .,.. ...,. . ..25 l9,, , A ,, DeKalb ..... .... . 6 39 ,. Geneseo . .. . ...,.. ..l 3 1 3 . Harvard T . .,.... 13 Don Schuler scores lone Rochelle touchdown :mainst Sycamore to win 6 to 0. -65- JIM BAILEY BOB BJORIXIEBY BOB DETIG BOB DONALDSON BOB HARR Buck Back Back Guard Bark - HUBS - 1953 VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD ART HAWS MASON HAYENGA DARRELL HAZARD Buck En Tackle ROGER HILL RONNIE HILL TOM HORNSBY LFE HUTSON HAROLD IOHNSON E11 En Cenler Guard Cenler JAMFS KINGSBURY BILL LARSON CARL LARSON DICK LOCKHART FRED MCBRIDE Back Bufk Tackle Guard Co Capiazn Guard 66- 11 fl 11 ' STEVE MORRISSEY AL MUSSELMAN RONNIE ORIVIAN GERALD RAND RICHARD SCHAFER Tackle Co Captain End Back Back Tackle HUBS 1953 VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD DON SCHULER DEAN SHAW PAUL STAVRAKAS Bark Gwlfll Cenier BILL SUDBURY PHIL TIGAN DAN TILTON DICK TROWBRIDGE PAUL TYLER Back Back Tackle En Guard JIM WEATHERBEE DALE WOODWORTH DICK WOOLLACOTT ROBERT DAUB DENNIS LADWIG En Tackle Tapklg Manager Manager 67 d d Top Row: Edward Mear Robert Doctor james Meserole Joh B 'l D , , , i n an ey, arrel Daub, Ronald Engelkes, Robert Horton, Jack Roeder, William Alcock, Duane Onley, Archie Eyster, William Mear. Third Row: Coach Skoglund, Talbot Hayes, Robert O'Brien, Chuck Trowbridge, Dean Webber, Gary Hatter, James Hill, Tom Cooper, Frank McCaslin, Frank Hewitt, Coach Posorske. Second Row: Don McBride, Warren Young, William Coggeshall, Harry Skelly, Duane Stein, John Nugent, Bernie Hubbard, Mike Weatherbee, Phil Schuler, Fred Walters. Bottom Row' Larry Ewald James Sei ts Bl ' P' . , p , annie ierce, David Rippentrop, john Heron, Kenneth Withrow, Rex Altenburg, Denny Muttou, Terry Walker. 1953 FOOTBALL-HUBLETS Ronnie Engelkes picks up valuable yardage against Batavia, W .63- SCORE BOARD WE OPPONENTS THEY 6 ..,..... ......., B atavia ,...,. .......... 7 0. ..,. .. ....,. Sycamore ....... ....... 2 0 0 ........ .. ..... Princeton ......, ....... 1 3 14 .. ..,... Rock Falls ....... ..... . ....13 6 .....,,. ......,. M endota .O..,. ,.,.,,,,.,,,, 3 3 0 ...,.... ..... D eKalb ...,,. - ......, S 2 0 .,Y..... ...v,.., G eneseo., .,,, ....... 1 3 1953 FOOTBALL HUBLETS The 1953 Hublets, although they did not have a very impressive record, always played good ball and had many fine players. The Hublets started the 'S3 season as host to the Batavia eleven which de- feated them 7 to 6. It was a hard fought game which saw the Hublets break loose on a score run for a touchdown early in the game. They held this lead only a short time before Batavia scored the winning points. The second contest found the Hublets playing at Sycamore, .where they couldn't seem to get going and were downed 20 to 0. In the first conference game, which found Princeton playing on the local gridiron, Rochelle put up a good battle but again found itself on the tail end of the-13 to 0 score. The Hublets' first victory was the Homecoming game, in which they beat Rock Falls 14 to 13. A changed line-up did the trick, as many regulars were benched in favor of some second stringers who came up with the only victory of the season. Rochelle then traveled to Mendota where they were beaten 33 to 6. This game gave them a 1 win and 2 lost record in the conference. For the next game the DeKalb powerhouse traveled to Rochelle where they had no trouble defeating the Hublets 52 to 0. For the final conference game and the final game of the year, the Hublets traveled all the way to Geneseo, where they again met with defeat as they were downed 13 to 0. The Hublets ended the season with a record of 6 losses and 1 win. At the Rotary's annual football banquet Darrel Daub was named honorary captain for the '53 season. John Heron, john Nugent, and Rex Altenburg discuss Friday night's game with Coaches Skoglund and Posorske. --69.. Lyle Smlth nets a basket nn a game wlth Ottawa- The Hubs started out a frne season by cllppmg Sycamore Moose heart and East Aurora The1r frrst beatmg came at West Rockford as they were downed 51 to 43 Rochelle then met Mt Morrls for the f1rst t1me thus season downmg them 69 to 61 The Hubs won thelr f1rst conference t1lt w1th Hall Townshnp S6 to 43 Rochelle entered the Mendota Tournament and rn the f1rst game was beaten by St Bedes 62 to SS but the Hubs salvaged thxrd place by beatmg Amboy 63 to S7 Rochelle then entered the DeKalb Hohday Tournament and the Hubs had an easy tlme overcommg Woodstock 80 to 67 Water man 68 to S6 and Glenbard S8 to S3 The Hubs drdn t have any strength left when they met Leyden rn the fmals and were defeated 69 to 40 After the tournaments Dlxon was the Hubs fxrst conference loss and the score was 62 to SS Ottawa came to Rochelle but went home on the tall end of a 61 to 54 score Belvxdere proved hard for the Hubs as they just squeezed by them Prmceton dealt the Hubs thelr second con ference loss by a score of 60 to 56 Polo succumbed by a score of 96 to 53 DeKalb fell to Rochelle by a score of 61 to S4 and the Hubs had trouble w1th Oregon but came out on top 71 to 62 The Sterlmg qumtet mvaded Rochelle and were beaten 81 to S7 The Hubs set a new scorrng record when they beat Polo 105 to 45 It took Mendota an overt1me to down the Hubs 69 to 67 Rochelle agaxn beat Mt Morrls 67 to S4 Games wlth Rock Falls Geneseo and Belvldere ended a VICIOFIOUS sea son for the Hubs 1953 54 BASKETBALL HUBS Top Row Jack Connolly fmanagcrj Gary Owens Jnm Barley Roger Hull Inn Wcatlmerbee Ronme Smlth Smonf Ron Bob Harr fmanagerj Dxck Trowbrldge Dave Pfoff Melvm Zrmmerman Lengh McFadden Mr Wllklnson fcoach Boflnm Row Blll Larson Al Musselman Lyle Smith Qcaptamj Ronnie Hull Bob Detlg 5'G' Q-1 70- K . . , - 1 ' ' , . , . . . . , . 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I 2111 Y, .LV ,,,, , . 4 T215-1 S KX We 2' fi 2 , - -1 if E V, , in fl if 'Rf 5 hs- A S J? 'ir :J The 1953-54 Hublet team started the season by losing to Sycamore on the home floor by a score of 39 to 33. For the second encounter the team traveled to Mooseheart, where they again met with defeat, 50 to 43. Their first victory came when they downed powerful East Aurora 47 to 41. The next contest the Hublets met a tall West Rockford team and were beaten 51 to 41. When Rochelle traveled to Mt. Morris the score was 41 to 29, the Hub- lets on top. The Hublets convincingly won their first conference game against Hall Township 47 to 22. Rochelle also won their second conference game over Dixon 49 to 38, and they defeated Ottawa in another conference tilt 43 to 32. Journeying to Belvidere the Hublets came up with a thrilling 55 to 53 victory. Their first conference loss came at the hands of Princeton, 64 to 54. For the next game Rochelle defeated Polo 52 to 3 5. DeKalb met with dis- aster when they played at Rochelle. The score was 59 to 53. The Hublets were entirely too powerful for the Oregon team as they downed them 75 to 46. The teamis second conference loss was at the hands' of Sterling, 52 to 45. The Hublets set a new scoring record when they defeated Polo in their second meeting of the year 102 to 29. Rochelle coming from behind in the closing seconds defeated Mendota 44 to 43. Hmm attempts jump Shot against DeKalb' Rochelle beat Mt. Morris for the second time this season 44 to 36. Games with Rock Falls, Geneseo, and Belvidere ended a good season for the Hublets. 1953-54 BASKETBALL-HUBLETS Top Rowf Richard Berg, Mike Weatherbee, Chuck Trowbridge, John Sc oficld, Lee Clegg, Danny Haws, Ray Kannheiser, John Bailey, Dennis Ladwig fmanagerj. .E-Yrozgll Row: Jim Seipts, Gene Abbott, Terry Walker, Denny Mutton, john Nugent, Ray Rippy,Richard Schumaker, Bernie Hubbard, Ronnie aw . Bnltom Row: Ronnie Orman, jim Hill, Larry Ewald, John Heron, Mr. Correll fcoachj, Eddie Rice, Blannie Pierce, Dave Willetts. .M nr ,M I SCORE BOARD - HUBLETS WE OPPONENTS THEY 33 ,,,,,,, ,,.7.,. S ycamore .,,,, ,,.,..,. .. 39 43 7 7,,, ,.,.,. M ooseheart ,,,.,, ,.,7,,A 5 0 47 7A,, .,,,,,,,7 E asc Aurora ,...v,,,7 ., ,..... 41 41 H ,, West Rockford ., 51 41 7 ,,,,. ,, o.... Mt. Morris ,,,.,, ,,..,, . 29 47 ,,,,.,, ,,,,,,, H all Township .r,.,,, ....,,. 2 2 49 ,Y,777, w,..,., D ixon ..,77,7 ,,,,,,, 3 8 43 ,Y,,7,, .,...,. O ttawa Y.Y.777 ....... 3 2 S5 ., , Belvidere ,, 53 54 ,,,,, ,,.,, P rinceton ,,.., ....... 6 4 52 H ,.,, .77,7. P olon .,,, 35 59 ,,.,,,, DeKalb ,,,, 53 75 .,,.,7 ,,,.7,, O regon .,..,,, ....... 4 6 45 ,,,,. , ,77..,, Sterling ,,., ..., 5 2 102 ,Y,,. ,,,,,, P olo ,,,,77 .,,.... 2 9 44 ,7,,,. , ,,,, Mendota ,,,, .. ,...,, , 43 44 .7,7. 7 ,,.,,, Mt. Morris .,,,.. ...,... 3 6 59 . 7.,,, 777.... G eneseo ,,,,.,, ,.... . . 24 56 W . ,.,, Rock Falls ,, 50 49 . ,,., ,,,7,,777, .,,,,,, B e lvidere .,,........,e,....,,, eee..,. 4 7 BELVIDERE TOURNAMENT 47 7,,77, ,,i., ,,,,, . S ycamore ,,,,,e,,e,ee,,,.e ,,,, 5 4 52 V VVAA YY'v -,'-,M--AVMAY- W 0 ods-tock .'---- --h h- 6 1 Walker sngtches a rebound from Mount M0rriS Ewald looks on :is Heron lays one in. Hubbard gets tip against Polo. r 1 l Margaret McCarthy, Sandra Nugent, Joyce Christopherson. Nm' Sbowur Marilyn Szirver. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Tryouts in September resulted in nine girls being chosen At the Close of the football SCHSOI1, the Cheerleaders as cheerleadersg another was added when basketball season Chose HCW basketball UI1if0I'ITlS- The ff05h'50Ph Squad Wore began. Practices were held every Wednesday night under Purple Skirts With White HOUSES? the V31'5itY Chose an all the direction of Miss Aibi-ight. white skirt and blouse ensemble with purple emblems. EROSH-SOPH CHEERLEADERS Stamliug: Bonnie Esposito, Gladys McDowell, Connie Harms, Peggy Mougin. KlI0l'li!7,Qf Sharon Monson, Sally Hegland. CLASSROGM ACTIVITIES Tracing past End present history-making events on maps and the globe in World History class LEARNING TOGETHER Art students look over the new ceramxcs k1ln used for fxrxng, and glazmg clay work Industrial Arts boys work on thexr wood projects Sandy Stoppel expresses her ldeas on an xmportant lOPlC m Speech class .Sr 167' Students in Spanish l explore the intricacies of the Spanish language. LEARNING TOGETHER Roger Hill .ind Don Hell do .1 careful, methodical soil-testing job in their Agriculture course. Seniors in Solid Geometry explore mysteries of solid figures which they constructed. g 7 ww A panel dlscussnon m Cnvncs class IS gunded by Shnrley Bergman moderator LEARNING TOGETHER Spamsh II students cvlubxt the NHIIVIIY scene and pmata they made for thcnr Chrxstmas party 84- . NX A' ,Q ' 4 , . 1 + , ,.. Boys in Industrial Arts class got acquainted with many tools and machines. LEARNING TOGETHER Ninth period English II class listens as Warren Young gives a book report. L86- CALENDAR SEPTEMBER -School opens with an assembly. -Trvouts for 195 4 Yearbook staff. Senior portrait photos taken. -Student Council members elected. Lyle Smith elected president. -Hubs defeated Batavia. -Mr. Gieske held trvouts for Girls' Chorus. Jester formal initiation. -Hubs win over Sycamore. -Queens nominated for Homecoming. OCTOBER -Hubs' win over Princeton. -Homecoming Queens were chosen. -Homecoming festivities begin. Bonfire, snake dance, and pep rally. -Homecomin g. Hubs defeat Rock Falls. Queens crowned at dance. Jesters present skit. - -Bond issue for new school addition passed at special election. -Tryouts for Jesters play, Pride and Prejudicef' -Juniors take intelligence tests. -Assembly Wonders of Liquid Air. -Hubs lose to Mendota. -Band goes to DeKalb Homecoming. G.A.A. picnic. -Hubs beat DeKalb. -Nomination of class officers. -Magazine drive begins. -Hubs win over Geneseo. -F.H.A. bake sale. NOVEMBER -Hubs tie Harvard. -Junior-Senior party. -No school! Armistice Day. -F.F.A. Parents' Night. - Characters In Clay assembly. -Jesters play Pride and Prejudice. -Music Festival at Sterling. -Thanksgiving Vacation! -Hubs win over Sycamore. -Hubs beat Mooseheart. DECEMBER -Annual Football Banquet. Schuler gets Hackett award. -Hubs beat Aurora. -Music department presents concert. -Hubs lose to West Rockford. -Hubs beat Mt. Morris. -Thespians present Christmas Pageant. Hubs win over Hall Township. zz-christmas vacation begins. 24-Art Club wins first prize in Rochelle's Christmas Decorating Contest. JANUARY 2-F.H.A. Winter Formal Snowflake Twirlf' 4-Back to school after two weeks' vacation. 5 -Art students exhibit paintings in Rockford. 8-Hubs lose to Dixon. 13-Semester exams begin. 15-Hubs beat Ottawa. -Hubs win over Belvidere. -Play cast chosen. Hubs lose to Princeton. -Hubs beat Polo. -Editorial cartoonist speaks for Art Club. 29-Hubs win over DeKalb. 30-Hubs beat Oregon. FEBRUARY S-New Amateur Radio Club elects officers. Hubs beat Sterling. 6-Hubs beat Polo. 11-No school. Teachers Institute at Oregon. 12-No school. Lincoln's birthday. Mendota beats Hubs. 13-Hubs beat Mt. Morris. 16-F.H.A. Spaghetti Supper. 19-Hubs win over Geneseo. 23-Yearbook completed. F.F.A. Banquet. 26-Hubs play Rock Falls. 27-Hubs play Belvidere. MARCH -District Speech contest held. 13-Sectional speech contest. -Art students win prizes in Cancer Poster Contest. Physical Education Demonstration. 27-Orchestra goes to Galesburg. APRIL 9-Junior-Senior Prom. 10-Spring vacation begins. -Annual G.A.A. Banquet. -State Music Finals. MAY -Annual School Exhibit and Hobby Show. -F.H.A. Mother-Daughter Tea. -F.H.A. Senior Breakfast. Baccalaureate. -Semester Exams. Study hard. JUNE -Final day of school. Graduation. 4-Report cards for underclassmen. OKLAHOMA CITY SUPPLEMENT EDITION OF THE 1954 TATLER Boys in Industrial Arts check ovcr some of their projects for the annual show. 1954 SCHOOL EXHIBIT AND HOBBY SHOW On Thursday evening, May 6, large throngs of people milled through the gymnasium of R.T.H.S. to view che large School Exhibit-and Hobby Show. Parents, students, and the general public enjoyed the annual show which was edu- Students in Fine Arts I prepare so cational, colorful, and interesting. There were exhibits from all school departments and hobby exhibits of the students and faculty. me of their artwork for thc big exhibit. - -- A- -ff' 'ff ' ' an S 1 59 'Q gi E . ' ' ' 4 'V ' ,, f'ls' f f if - , ' 'f 5. , , ,f .- Ef-E I -,q'fl,,-EM E-L7 1 cj x-S575 LTXTT3 Q F ' R ffw' .. .S .. ,, A A H V ,J M A I N t . X ,TR 5 gi at Y IE, uvi ,891 Standing: Gary Owens, Henry Kaminski, Melvin Zimmerman, Gary Ladwick, David Willetts, Ronnie Orman, Phil Nye, Ray Kannheiser Billy Coggeshall, Dick Lockhart, Gilbert Brook, Phil Sanderson, Steve Morrisey, jack Connolly. Kneeling: Mike Ward, Harry Skelly, Billy Hackett Ray Rippy, Robert Daub, Mr. Nelson, fcoachj. HUBS WIN N. C. I. C. GOLF CHAMPION SHIP-1954 Phil Nye, Dick Lockhart, fcaptainj, Ronnie Orman. SCOREBOARD We Opponents They 7 Oregon ......... ...... 8 5 Rock Falls ..,,.. ,..... 1 7 Sterlingii .....,c.v.... ,.,... 1 IM West Rockford? ,.,..... 16 M 2 Mount Morris :P ,,., --1 0 6 M Oregonii ,c,..,, ,.,,,. 8 H 2 1 Dixon .,,,,.,......, ...... 1 2 6 Z Mount Morris ,,... ,...,. 1 4 M 5 M DeKalb 'l ...,,,.,,, ...... 1 4 M 2 Belviderey' ..... ...... 1 8 12 M Dixorfi ,..i., .,.,., 3 M 9 DeKalb .,,.,. ...... 6 'P Games Away The Hubs Won the N.C.I.C Con- ference Championship at Dixon Country Club. The Hubs' second team competed in eight of the meets and won all eight. -90- Gilbert Brook Stu11rli11g: Ronnie Hawk, John Heron, Lawrence Little, Peter Renich, David Stocking, Dick Trowbridge, Kl1Fl'lilIg1 Mike Weatlierbec, David Schwartz, Tom Cooper, Tom Hornsby, Jerry Fisher, Mr. Posorske, Ccoachj. 1954 TENNIS TEAM The record may not be very impressive, but' the 1954 Tennis Team was made up of fine players, such as, Tom Hornsby, Dick Trowbridge, and Larry Little. The Hubs opened the season against Belvidere and lost. The netmen dropped the next match to Dixon, and Rochelle then met a powerful East Rockford squad and lost an to M. Ster- ling dropped the Hubs, but the Hubs finally came up with a victory as they downed Ottawa 3 to 2. In a return match, Dixon again set the Hubs back, and next Mt. Morris edged Rochelle. Belvidere again beat the Hubs, this time 9 to 0. Rochelle met' disaster at West Rockford, S to 2. Mt. Morris came to town and went home with a 7 to 2 set back, and then Sterling dropped the Hubs 4 to 3. To end the season, Rochelle tied for second in the conference tennis meet. Tom Hornsby Dick Trowbridge -91- Ronald Hill 5 , 2 sh rift Top Row Mr Skoglund fcoachj Phil Schuler, jerry Walker, Jim Bailey, Don Schuler, Roger Hill, Darrell Hazard, Carl Larson, Jack Pierce, Mr. Helms fcoachj Mr Correll fcoachj Second Row: Mr. Wilkinson Qcoachj, Art Haws, Carl Sampson, james Weatherbee, Jerry Rand, Ronald Hill David Pfoff john Hayenga Lyle Smith, Leigh McFadden. Bottom Row: Jimmy Hill, Don Sellers, Sidney Beaird, Robert' Detig, Robert Bjorneby Robert Reints Chuck Trowbridge, Ronnie Smith, Phil Tigan. 1954 TRACK TEAM The 195 4 thinclads opened the season with five seniors and ten juniors. The seniors barely edged the juniors in the interclass track meet, 852 to 83M. Rochelle won the opening dual meets with Oregon and Mt. Morris, and then the Hubs took seventh place in the Palatine Relays. The thinclads finished fourth in the Princeton Invitational meet, and Dixon defeated Rochelle in a dual meet, 68 to 50. The Hubs Won meets over DeKalb and Belvidere. An experienced Frosh-Soph team failed to get a victory in four starts. Bob Bjorneby was Rochelle's only representative in the state meet, and the Hubs ended a good season on a sour note as they managed to get eighth place in the confer- ence track meet. Bob Bjorneby won the Track Trophy. Robert Detig Robert Bjorneby Robert Reims W 192.- Vlfginia Bates Gilbert Brook Sheila Chase Trudy Drummond Herschel Galloway Ruth Grover Tom Hornsby Grace Kurz MRVHYH MCHUSCI' Sandra Nugent -Io Ellen Renich Richard Trowbridge NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY or THE 1954 SENIOR CLASS Seniors who stand scholastically in the upper one-t hird of their class are eligible to receive the highest scho- lastic honor bestowed on an R.T.H.S. student, membership in the National Honor Society. The number of students chosen for this distinction must not exceed fifteen per cent of the entire class enrollment. h Near the close of the school year, the selection for membership is made on the basis of scholarship leader- s ip, character, and service by a committee of faculty members. Miss Alma Happe is the adviser of the local chapter of the National Honor Society. -93- Top Rau. Trudy Drummond Dick Lockhart Tom Hornsby Fred Schon Rodger Oesterhcld Phil Nye, janet Ripp, David Stocking, Ann Tilton Icrry Hayes Suomi Row Ellen Larson Sandra Nugent Ronnie Smith Ginny Bates Gilbert Brook. Bottom Row: Cherylle Bohart, Leigh McFad YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU On April 23, 1954, the senior class of R.T.H.S. presented the annual sen- ior play, You Can't' Take It With You, under the direction of Miss Juli- mae Albright, the high school speech teacher. Assisting the play cast in the success- ful production were the committees on scenery, props, costumes, make-up, lighting, sound, and publicity. After six weeks of strenuous work. the sen- iors presented their production to a full house in the high school gymnas- lurn. The play was a three act comedy built around the numerous experiences of a familv and roomers in their home, all individualists. The senior class feels that this play proved to be an excellent choice and a big hit, because the cast was called back for two curtain calls. STAGE SCENERY CREW FOR SENIOR CLASS PLAY Top Row? jerry Rand, Glen Reints, Lylc Smith, Fred Schon, Alvin Musselmann, Harold johnson. Svroml Row: Evangeline Stavrakas, Alice Smith Norma Vincent, Par Foster, Joe Bartkus. Bottom Row: Marilyn Vogeler, Lloyd Bialas, Peggy Montgomery, Patricia Cutts, Sheila Chase. 1954 SENIOR CLASS PLAY BACKSTAGE CREW FOR SENIOR CLASS PLAY Standing: Ruth Grover, Shirley Bergman, Barbara Morrison, Mary Spraetz, Virginia Argetsingcr, Glenny Mougin, Sandra Sroppel. Sratrd: Marilyn Mcanger, Patricia Kccfer. Leanne O'Brien. -951 Marilyn Vogeler, Harold johnson, Evangeline Stavrakas, and David Stocking. Janet Ripp and Gary Owens '6K0MMOTION IN THE OCEAN Robert Harrison, Joan Hall, Curtis Furman, Sally Powell, Charlotte Jaeger and Carl Sampson. -961 Sandra McQueen, Darrell Hazard, Grace Hopkins, and Ivan Adams. Dick Lockhart and Sandra SCOPPEI' 1954 IUNIOR- SENIOR PRCM The most eagerly awaited Prom night fell this year on May fifteenth. The Prom was held in the gym and featured Kommotion in the Ocean as its theme. Couples danced to the strains of Don Scott and his orchestra. The gym was transformed into an undersea paradise with ,loc Bartkus, Shirley Stein, Maribeth Hartman, D rippling waves, tropical fish, octopi guarding a treasure chest, and a golden haired mermaid. After the never-to-be-forgotten Prom, many couples at- tended the buffet' dinner held at the Rochelle Country Club, where dancing music was provided by a three-piece band from N.I.S.T.C. ny Tilton, Linda Kerchncr, and Robert Bjorncby. Shown above are the eight juniors who received the annual Boys' State Awards and Girls' State Awardu, sponsored by various civic organizations. Standing: Phil Sanderson, Paul Tyler, jim Weatherbee, Roger Hill, Darrell Rhinehart. Sentml: Carl Larson, Judith Ohlson, David Pfoff. HONOR AWARDS Harold Johnson was awarded the Ellis Good Sportsmanship Trophy as a result of the vot- ing of varsity football players. Lyle Smith received the Hackett Trophy as a result of the voting of the varsity basket- ball squad for the most valuable player. Alvin Musselman won the Hall Free Throw Trophy as a result of points earned on free throws in varsity basketball games. William Schabacker received the DeKalb Award presented annually to a senior boy who is a member in F.F.A. The award is based on scholarship ability, leadership ability, and qual- ity of farming. joan Lindquist received the F.H.A. Girl of the Year Award for being chosen the most active member of the organization. Wendell Brown received the 'fMusic Camp Award for the Egyptian Music Camp in Du- quoin, Illinois. It is sponsored by the Rochelle Women's Club. from rightj received the Carney Gold R Award for highest scholastic honors among se Mr. Peterson presents the Carney Gold R Award to Herschel Galloway for highest scholastic honors among senior boys. Ruth Grover Qsecond nior girls. The four others who received R Awards for scholastic honors were Tom Hornsby, Trudy Drummond, Sheila Chase, and Gilbert Brook. I S -4' , sq... . . A 7 dfgfoff, , -, , .l 5 . 1: waz., 133 K, A . v li,5g,.x, t w . I . tag- A- s 'l55s, 'fh- , iw , I Grace Kurz received the l954 D.A.R. Good f Citizenship Award , which is based on depend- ability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Gilbert Brook received the H1954 Bausch and Lomb Science Award as a result of his high scholastic record in science and related courses. Ellen Larson was awarded the l954 Nursing Scholarship sponsored by the Women's Aux' iliary of the Rochelle Hospital. ,4- Q . wi. A f -. iii ', 54' 4' . e tar .. , - . . - . Aff cg wg' fu. , 3 W' ' Wi ? We F S. if ,ze HONOR AWARDS Charles Gentry, senior, received the Maude Vaille Art Camp Award sponsored by the Arts department of Rochelle Women's Club. Robert Russell, freshman, received the Art Camp Award sponsored by the Arts department of Rochelle junior Women's Club. The art awards are given annually to students who have done outstanding work while enrolled in Fine Arts courses. 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