ROWVA High School - Rovan Yearbook (Oneida, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1957 volume:

The Rouan 1956-1957 Published by R. O. V. A. High School Oneida, Illinois Co-Editors............................................Dean Johnson Lynn McGaan Junior Editors.......................................Anne Moriarity Dale Tlngleaf Business Managers..................................... Jim Peacock Jim Nelson Advisors.....................................Mrs. Harriet Anderson Mr. Dale Holloway 1 contents I. • - l HO ME OF THE TIGERS To you, Frances Grady, we, the Rovan Staff of 1956-1957, dedicate the ninth volume of The Rovan as a sincere token of our appreciation. Your faithful supervision and unlimited helpfulness both as librarian and teacher have enabled us to further our educational opportunities at R.O.V.A. As you glance through the pages of this book, we hope you may have many pleasant memories. J. D. MC KIBBEN Superintendent our AftrmmstRAtORS FIRST ROW; John Clifford, President; J. D. McKibben, Superintendent; J. Wilbur Asplund Secretary; Edward Swanson. SECOND ROW: Dwight Nelson, Dale McKee. Keith King. Walter Holmes. WILLIAM ADAMS Monmouth B. S.; University of Illinois M. S.; Algebra I, II, Plane Geometry, Senior Class Advisor. FRANCES GRADY Knox B. A. , Western State B. E. D.; University of Illinois Unit Librarian, English IV, National Honor Society. HARRIET ANDERSON Knox B. A ; University of Illinois; English I, Latin I, Rovan Co-Advisor. WILLIAM DE VORE Illinois Wesleyan University B. M. E., M. A.; Intermont College; Instrumental Music Instructor over entire unit. DALE HOLLOWAY University of Illinois B. S.; General Science, Biology, Freshman Class Advisor, Rovan Co-Advisor. JAMES CASE Bradley B. S., M. S. Industrial Arts, Junior Class and Industrial Arts Club Advisor. DELORES KRATZ Southern Illinois University B. S.; Physical Education, Cheerleader and G. A. A. Advisor. 6 MARY MC MASTER Knox B. M. E., Supervisor of Vocal Music over entire unit, Senior Class Advisor. CLARENCE T. NEWLAND C e n t r e C o 11 e g e B. A.; M. S. Western State, Macomb; Berea College; M. S. Western State, Macomb; English II, III; Dramatics Director; Sophomore Class Advisor. AUSTIN SCHRAUDENBACH U. ofL B.S. ;Northwestern University M. A. ; Work on Doctorate U. of I.; American History; American Problems, Geography, Advisor of Junior Class. JEAN MC KIE I. S. N. U. B. S,; Merrill Palmer School; U. of I. M. S.; Home Economics I, n, III; Family Living; F. H. A. and Student Council Advisor; I. S. N. U. Supervising Teacher. MERTON MESSMORE Monmouth B. A.; U. of I.; U. of W.; World History, Athletic Director, Sophomore Class Advisor; Assistant Advisor of R. O. V. A. Club. ALICE UPSON Knox B. A.; W. I. S. C.; U. of C.; Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping; Sec. Practise; Hi-Crier Advisor; Junior Class Advisor. GLENN T. MOORE U. of I. B. S., M. S.; Vocational Agriculture; F. F. A. Advisor; Senior Class Advisor. seniop officeRS SENIOR CLASS President. . . Vice-President Secretary. . . Treasurer . . Advisors . . . . . Don Holmes . . . Jerry Tye Barbara Sherman . Dean Johnson . . Mr. Moore . . Mr. Adams Mrs. McMaster 9 JOYCE MAURINE ADEN Cheerleader 2,3,4; G. A. A 2, 3,4; F.H. A 2,3,4; Class Secretary 3; Mixed Chorus 2; Girls' Chorus 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Class Play, make-up chairman 3,4; Queen attendant 2,3, DALE EUGENE BOLIN Pep Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; King Court Candidate 3. SUZANNE DARRNELL ANDERSON Pep Club 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 2,3,4; F.H. A. 2,3,4; G. A A. 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Librarian 2; Hi-Crier 4. JOHN WILLIAM ANDREWS Student Council 2; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Track 3,4; Class Play 3; F.F.A. 3,4. LARRY DALE BERG Football 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4. 10 RONALD KEITH CASH VIRGINIA KAY HAMILTON F. H. A 2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Contest Solo 3; Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4; Chorus Accompanist 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Ensemble 3,4; District and State Contest 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Hi-Crier 4; Class Play Student Director 3. Pep Club 2,3,4; Football 3; Boys' Chorus3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 3; Band 2, 3,4; Contest 2; RovanClub 3,4. LINDA CAROL BOLIN Pep Club 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Hi-Crier Staff 2,4; F. H. A. 2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. FRED NEWTON GOFF F.F.A. 2,3,4; Football 2,4; Track 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3.4. LELA ARLENE HAMPTON Transferred from Orion 3; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Ensemble 2,4; Contest 2,4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Librarian 2. 11 DONALD EDWIN HOLMES Pep Club 2,3,4; Rovan Club 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Boys’ Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 3; F. F. A. 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Class President 3,4. FRANK LEROY HOWERTER Pep Club 2,3,4; Track 3; Industrial Arts Club 2,3,4; Vice-President 3, President 4; Hi-Crier Staff 4; Class Play 3,4. DEAN CHARLES JOHNSON Class Play 4; Student Director 3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Boys’ Chorus 2,3,4; Boys' Octet 2; Student Conncil 4;Class Treasurer 2,3,4; Rovan Staff 3,4; Junior Editor 3; Co-Editor 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4. CAROL IRENE JOHNSON Pep Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Girls' Chorus 2,3,4; G. A. A. 2, 3,4; G, A. A. Camp 3; F. H A 2,3,4; Rovan Staff 3, 4; Art Editor 3,4; Play Prompter 4. 12 DONALD DUAINE JACOBSON Pep Club 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Secretary 4; Football 2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Track 2,3,4; Class Vice-President 2; Rovan Club 2.3,4. GAIL D. JOHNSTON DALE DIEHL JOHNSTON Pep Club 2,3,4; Rovan Club 3, 4; F. F. A. 2,3,4, President 4, Vice-President 3, Convention 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Co-Cap-tain 4; Basketball 2,3;4; Track 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Treasurer 4; Boys' Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Boys' Octet 4; Student Council 2,3; Rovan Staff 3,4; Sports Editor 3,4; Band 2,3,4; King Attendant 2,3. Football 2,3,4; Rovan Club 2, 3,4; Track 3,4; F. F. A. 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. GARY P. JOHNSON Football 2,3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3,4; Rovan Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Boys' Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3; F. F. A. 2,3,4; Reporter 3, Convention 3, State Judging Team 2,3,4; Class President 2; Vice-President 3; Student Council 3, 4; Convention 3,4; Vice-President 3; President 4. VIRGINIA ANN LAWRENCE Pep Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Librarian 4; Hi-Crier 4; Girls' Chorus 2, 3.4. ROBERT STEPHEN LEIGHTON Pep Club 2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 3,4; Treasurer 3,4; Rovan Club 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Boys' Chorus 3; Band 2; Class Play 3,4. 13 HARLAN KEITH LUNDEEN Track 2, 3,4; Rovan Club2,3,4; F. F. A. 2,3,4, Sentinel 4; Class Play 3; Band 2,3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4. GLENDA KAY MOORE Pep Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4, Vice-President 3, President 4; F. H. A. 2,3,4, Recreation Chairman 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Band 2,3,4, Contests 2,3,4, Dance Band 2; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 3,4; Girls' Ensemble 3,4, Contests 3,4; Rovan Staff 3,4, Music Editor 3,4; Hi-Crier 4; Student Council 3; Class Play 3,4; Student Director 4. DORIS DARLENE MILLER Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Girls' Ensemble 3; F. H. A. 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; State and District Contest 3. JANICE LORILLA MOORE Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; G. A A. 2,3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Cheerleader 2; Rovan Staff 3,4, Club Editor 3, Assistant Typing Editor 4. LYNN ANNETTE MC GAAN Pep Club 2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; F.H. A. 2, 3, 4; Band 2,3,4; Twirler 2, 3, Majorette 4, Flute Trio 2, Solo 3, District Contest 2,3; Girls' Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Ensemble 3,4, District and State Contest 3; Rovan Staff 3,4, Junior Editor 3, Co-Editor 4; Assistant Librarian 2,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 4; Class Play 3,4; Hi-Crier 4; Latin Club 4, Secretary 4. 14 NED HARLOW MORGAN HARVEY EUGENE PONDER Pep Club 2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 3,4. Pep Club 2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 3, 4; Hi-Crier Staff 4; Class Play 4. JAMES ALLAN PEACOCK Basketball 2,3,4; Football 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Rovan Club 2,3, 4; Boys' Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Hi-Crier Staff 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4, Vice-President 4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Latin Club 4, President 4. RUBY DORENE POTTORF G. A. A. 2,3,4; F HA 2,3,4; Hi-Crier Staff 4; Girls' Chorus 2,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. 15 EDNA VIOLA JEAN PYLES Pep Club 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 2,3; Librarian 4; Class Play 3; Hi-Crier 4. JUDITH ANN ROE WILMA DARLENE REYNOLDS Class Play 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Girls' Chorus 2,3,4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Secretary 4; Hi-CrierStaff3,4; Cheerleader 2; G.A. A. 2, 3,4; F. H. A. 2,3, 4; Queen Attendant 2,3,4; F. H. A. Section Officer 4; Librarian 2. HAROLD LEE SHAW F. F. A. 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. Pep Club 2,3,4; G. A A. 2,3, 4; G. A. A. Camp 3; Band 2,3, 4; Secretary 3, Contests 2,3,4; Dance Band 2; Spanish Club 3. DAVID LEE RUSHING National Honor Society 3, 4; President 4; Football 2, 3; F. F. A. 2,3,4; State Judging Team 2, 3, 4; Hi-Crier 3, 4; Boys' Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Choru: 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. tr VIRGINIA CAROLYN SEILER G.A. A. 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 2; Contests 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 3,4; Contest 3,4; Girls' Ensemble 3,4; Mixed Ensemble 3; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Spanish Club 3; Class Play 3, Student Director 3,4; Rovan 3,4; Activity Editor 3, Typing Editor 4; Student Council 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4. ARLO ARKELLE SLOAN Football3; Track2,3.4; Basketball 3,4; Pep Club2,3, 4; Rovan Club2, 3,4; Boys’ Chorus 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Industrial Arts Club 3,4. DALE K. SOPHER Pep Club 2, 3. 4; Football 4; Rovan Club 4; King 4. BARBARA LOU SHERMAN Class Secretary 4; Girls’ Chorus 2.3.4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; F. H. A. 2,3.4; Student Council 4; Rovan Staff 3. 4, Faculty Editor 3. Copy Editor 4; District Music Contest 2; Hi-Crier 4; Class Play 3. 4; Pep Club2.3, 4 . SANDRA JEAN SMITH Librarian 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 2,3, 4; Hi-Crier Staff 4. PATSY ANN SOPHER Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Ensemble 4; Band 2,3,4; Hi-Crier 4; Feature Editor 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; F.H. A. 2,3,4, Parliamentarian2, State Leadership Camp3; Vice-President 3, President 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Queen 4; Class Play 3. 17 WILLIAM L TURNER BLAIR CLIFFORD STEWART Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 2; Dance Band 2; Brass Sextet 3,4; Industrial Arts Club 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4;Rova Club 2.3.4. LEE ALVIN WOODSIDE Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3, 4; Track 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Industrial Arts Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Rova Club 2,3,4, Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Track 2,3,4; Band 2,3; Contest 2; Boys' Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Rova Club 2,3,4; F. F. A. 2, 3,4; Vice-President 4. JERRY FORREST TYE Football 2, 3; Baseball 3,4; F. F. A. 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Class Vice-President 4; Hi-Crier 2, 4; Sports Editor 4; State Judging Team 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. WALTER NEIL STRANDBERG Pep Club 2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Boys’ Octet 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Brass Sextet 2,3; Contest 2,3, 4; Student Council 3; Hi-Crier 3, 4; Co-Editor 3; Editor 4; Class Play 3. 18 A Likely Story!! A Day in English IV. Champagne - of Course! A Toast to our Victory. Future Homemakers??? What Have We Here? junioR officers JUNIOR CLASS President................................... Bill Malcolm Vice-President........................Jim Nelson Secretary........................Estelle Bjorling Treasurer........................Nadine Carlson Advisors......................Mr. Schraudenbach .....................................Mrs. Upson .......................................Mr. Case Marjorie Callendar Dale Fahnstrom Estelle Bjorling Gary Lundeen Gilbert Gravitt Larry Hurr Dean Larson ?r ' Foster Johnson Larry Johnson Howard McKibben Willard Malcolm Anne Moriarity m - . James Olmsted Larry Richardson Susan Nelson Dorothy Peterson James Nelson Delores Peterson Michael McMaster James Reed Suzanne Nelson Rodney Shannon James Smith Sarah Shirley Terry Simpson 24 25 Bonnie Young sophomope ofpceRs SOPHOMORE CLASS President. . . Vice-President Secretary. . . Treasurer . . Advisors . . . George Reynolds . . Sue Carlson . Connie Smith • Sharon Kelley . Mr. Newland Mr. Messmore 26 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Lolly Ehler, Joyce Chapman, Sue Carlson, Elaine Binno, Sharon Kelley, Sherry King, Mary Landers. SECOND ROW: Sandra Bland, Linda Blacklidge, Jim Hatch, Phillip Henderson, Philip Foglesong, David Flack. THIRD ROW: Max Carlson, Jim King, Earl Copeland, LeRoy Ingle, Curtis Josephson, Bill Duffy. s o p H o M O R E FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Sharon West, Susie Peterson, Marion McKibben, Connie McGann, Elaine Stuckey, Kathy McGaan, Diane Whiting. SECOND ROW: Connie Smith, Pamela Porter, Darlene Yeast, Sharon Libby, Janet Miles, Alice Weedman, Sue Wikoff. THIRD ROW: George Reynolds, Dale Peacock, Everett Rednour, Larry Swedeen, Jerry Murdock, Johnny Olson. 28 fReshman oppiceRS FRESHMAN CLASS President. . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer. . . Advisors . . . Carole Fahnstrom . . Donald Eiker . . . Beth House . . Janice King . . Mr. De Vore . Mr. Holloway 29 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Patricia Goss, Bonnie Colclasser, Janet Allison, Janice Aden. Catherine Brown, Martha Asplund, Linda Andrews, Carole Fahnstrom, Sherry Gehring. SECOND ROW: Barnard Almquist, Robert Anderson, Robert Fell, Stanley Carr, Donald Eiker, William Anderson, Larry Clevenger, John Brining. THIRD ROW: Larry Anderson, Paul Bowman, David Carlson, Larry Carlson, Jesse Ferguson, Ronald Cottom. FIRST ROW: Carol Sue Johnson, Sharon King, Janice King, JanetKing, Dixie Krantz, Elaine Holmes, Patricia Newman, Carol Moriarity, Dorothy Jensen. SECOND ROW: Beth House, Gary Pittard, Larry Moore, Thomas Miller, Charles D. Peterson, Robert Lundeen, Richard Holmes, Joby Leafgreen. THIRD ROW: Charles L. Peterson, Michael Henry, Ronald Naslund, John Moore, Rodney Lindsey. 30 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Rosanna Weedmen, Lorene Wetterow, Judy Swanson, Katherine Simpson, Bette Sherman, Ruth Ann Tye, Carolyn Sturgeon. SECOND ROW: Duane Roe, Max Wisgerhof, Ronald VandeWaUe, Ross Woodside, Larry Rylander, Duane Sloan, Curtis Thompson. THIRD ROW: Allen Steward, Charles Shirley, Harold Selman, Gary Hendricks, Jerry Sornberger, John Sergeant. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Elaine Binno, Howard McKibben, Jim Nelson, Gary Johnson, Nadine Carlson, Martha Asplund. SECOND ROW: Jim King, Phyllis Rushing, Lolly Ehler, Pamela Porter, Dale Fahnstrom, Jim Peacock, Virginia Seiler, Lynn McGaan, Jerry Tye, Barbara Sherman, Dean Johnson, Sherry Gehring, Max Wisgerhof, Carolyn MitcheU. OFFICERS, Left to Right: Mrs. McKie, Sponsor; J. Nelson, Vice-President; G. Johnson, President; H. McKibben, Treasurer; Mr. Rushing, Advisor; N. Carlson, Secretary. The R.O.V.A. Student Council is definitely an organization which deals with the problems of our students. The advisors were Mr. Rushing and Mrs. McKie. As in the preceeding years, the Student Council planned and sponsored many events which highlighted the school year. These events included: The Homecoming Dance and Parade, the Christmas Dance, Sock Hops after home basketball games, and guest speakers for assemblies. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Virginia Seiler, Barbara Sherman, Dean Johnson, Lynn McGaan, Jim Peacock, Jim Nelson, Nadine Carlson. SECOND ROW: Carol Johnson, Anne Moriarity, Sue Nelson, Howard McKibben, Janice Moore, Dale Johnston, Dale Tingleaf, Phillip Robbins, Dale Fahnstrom, Glenda Moore, Joann Berry, Phyllis Rushing, Estelle Bjorling. Co-Editors.......................Dean Johnson Lynn McGaan Junior Editors....................Ann Moriarity Dale Tingleaf Business Manager............................Jim Peacock Assistant Business Manager..........Jim Nelson Typing Editors.................Virginia Seiler Janice Moore Copy Editor..................Barbara Sherman Art Editor................................Carol Johnson Assistant Art Editor.........Dale Fahnstrom Feature Editor............... Phyllis Rushing Sports Editor..............................Dale Johnston Assistant Sports Editor......Howard McKibben Activity Editor..........................Nadine Carlson Club Editor..........................Sue Nelson Music Editor.............................Glenda Moore Faculty Editor...............Estelle Bjorling Photographer............................Phillip Robbins Assistant Photographer....................Joann Berry Advisors....................................Mr. Holloway Mrs. Anderson The Rovan was completed this year by a 20 member staff under the apt guidance of Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Holloway. We have many new ideas since we have a new printer, Inter-Collegiate Press. Our photographer, Mr. Tichenor, took the pictures of our classes and everyone was satisfied with their photos. 34 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: P. Sopher, W. Reynolds, B. Sherman, N. Strandberg, S. Nelson, J. Tye, N. Carlson. SECOND ROW: S. Smith, V. Lawrence, L. McGaan, D. Pottorf, C. McGaan, E. Bjorling, D. Whiting, N. Wilson, M. Asplund. THIRD ROW: E. Pyles, M. Callendar, L. Bolin, S. Anderson, P. Robbins, S. Cox, D. Fahnstrom, C. MitchelL FOURTH ROW: V. Hamilton, G. Moore, N. Morgan, J. Howerter. EDITORS: Neil Strandberg and Sue Nelson. MRS. UPSON, Advisor Each month, under the leadership and guidance of Mrs. Upson, the R.O.V.A. Hi-Crier Staff published a school paper. This was distributed to the entire student body and faculty for their enjoyment. Valuable experience was gained by the staff and this service was appreciated by alL FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Dale Johnston, treasurer; David Rushing, president; Jim Peacock, vice-president; Wilma Reynolds, secretary. SECOND ROW; Anne Moriarity, Linda Bolin. Larry Johnson, Howard McKibben, Sue Nelson, Nadine Carlson, Estelle Bjorling. THIRD ROW; Suzanne Nelson, Glenda Moore. Dean Johnson, Steve Cox, Dale Fahnstrom, Nancy Wilson, Phyllis Rushing, Lynn McGaan, Miss Grady, advisor. NOT PICTURED: Virginia Seiler. The National Honor Society began its second year at R.O.V.A. High School with Miss Grady as sponsor. We had eight members who were members last year, and twelve new members were inducted into the group on March 15 during an evening ceremony. Doctor McKown of Gilson was the speaker and we had a social hour afterwards. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: S. Carlson, S. Peterson, E. Binno, L. McGaan, J. Peacock, P. Rushing, A. Moriarity. SECOND ROW: C. McGaan, S. Peterson, M. McKibben, C. Smith, J. King, K. McGaan, D. Whiting. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Anderson, G. Reynolds, D. Rushing, A. Weedman, S. Wikoff. FIRST ROW, Officers: Elaine Binno, Treasurer; Lynn McGaan, Secretary: Jim Peacock, President; Susie Peterson, Vice-President. The Latin Club was organized in September with a membership of twenty. Meetings are held once a month during regular class time. All members participated in programs arranged by the program committee. At Christmas the Latin Club sang Adeste Fideles in Latin for the whole school. Through the year we have gained a better understanding of the connection between Latin and our English language. I N D U S T R I A L E D U C A T I O N C L U B FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Case, A. Sloan, R. Woodside, R. Shannon, D. Ting-leaf, D. Larson. SECOND ROW: P. Robbins, D. Fahnstrom, J. Olmsted, G. Gravitt, D. Sloan, L. Richardson. THIRD ROW: H. McKibben, B. Duffy, E. Rednour, H. Ponder, N. Morgan, J. Howerter. FOURTH ROW: T. Miller, S. Carr, D. Eiker, B. Anderson, G. Pittard, T. Green, W. Yeast. FIFTH ROW: C. Shirley, L. Anderson, P. Scott, L. Rylander, S. Leighton, B. Stewart. OFFICERS, Left to Right: Mr. Case, Dean Larson, Wendell Yeast, Jack Howerter, Dale Fahnstrom, Steve Leighton. This has been the first fully organized year of the R.O.V.A. Industrial Arts Club, under the leadership of Mr. Case, Shop instructor. The club is an affiliate of 1.1. E. C. and it received its charter in November of 1956. We have 36 members enrolled who attend meetings the first Wednesday of every month. State Project Fair to be held at Spring-field in April is our main concern this year. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr, Moore, J. Tye, D. Johnston, J. Nelson,B. Malcolm,D. Jacobson, H. Lundeen, G. Lundeen. SECOND ROW: L. Carlson, D. Carlson, D. Holmes, G. Johnson, S. Cox, D. Rushing, J. Hatch, D. Flack. THIRD ROW: G. Royer, D. Binno, J. Goss, R. Vande Walle, P. Foglesong, B. Anderson, C. Peterson, B. Snyder. FOURTH ROW: P. Scott, L. Simpson, J. Ferguson, J. Brining, M. Carlson, B. Fell, L. Clevenger, R. Lundeen, R. Cottom. FIFTH ROW: L. Ingle, J. Sergeant, P. Henderson, J. Murdock, L. Moore, R. Lindsey, C. Peterson, D. Holmes, J. Sornberger. SIXTH ROW: H. Shaw, F. Goff, L. Berg, D. Bolin, J. Andrews, G. Johnston, J. Reed, J. Moore. OFFICERS. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Bill Malcolm, Dale Johnston, Jim Nelson, Mr. Moore. SECOND ROW: Harlan Lundeen, Don Jacobson, Jerry Tye. The fifty-three members of the F.F.A. have had a very successful year under the leadership of Mr. Moore. Twenty-five boys exhibited their projects at the F.F.A. Fair winning over $325. Also, first and seventh place were won in the district corn producing contest. Two F.F.A. meetings were held a month, one at night and one during school time. This spring a trip was taken to an experimental farm of a feed company. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: D. Krantz, C. Sturgeon, J. King, C. Fahnstrom, P. Sopher, L. Bolin, S. Anderson, G. Moore, J. Moore, D. Pottorf, L. McGann, V, Seiler, C. Johnson, S. West, L. Hampton, J. Roe, W. Reynolds, V. Hamilton, B. Sherman, J. Aden, S, Smith. SECOND ROW: B. House, K. Simpson, D. Jenson, R. Tye, J. King, M. Asplund, E. Holmes, K. Brown, Mrs. Kratz, N. Carlson, S. Nelson, N. Wilson, P. Rushing, A. Moriarity, W. Schwarz, J. Berry, S. Sornberger, E. Bjorling, B. Young, S. Nelson, A. Seiler. THIRD ROW: B. Colclaser, J. Leafgreen, J. Aden, J. Allison, M. Landers, P. Porter. D. Yeast, E. Stuckey, E. Binno, C. Smith, K. McGann, S. Bland, L. Ehler, M. Callender, S. Shirley, V. Lawrence, R. Zeigler, D. Peterson, L. Foglesong, D. Peterson. FOURTH ROW: C. Johnson, L. Andrews, C. Moriarity, J. Swanson, P. Newman, B. Sherman, S. King, S. Peterson, M. McKibben, S. Carlson, C. McGaan, D. Whiting, L. Blacklidge, J. Chapman, S. Kelly, S. King, S. Libby, K. Woodside, N. Woodside, P. Goss. With the club roster listing eighty-two members, the G. A. A. launched another active year. Mrs. Kratz acted as supervisor. Activities included initiation, hikes, swimming, bowling, skating, play nights, a slumber party, pencil sales, concessions and decorations for homecoming. The G. A. A. walking float won first place in its division in the Homecoming Parade. OFFICERS, Left to Right: Sharon Libby, Glenda Moore, Mrs. Kratz, Ann Seiler, Connie McGaan. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mrs. McKie, K. Simpson, J. King, C. Fahnstrom, J. King, M. Asplund, P. Sopher, B. Sherman, L. McGaan, L. Hampton, S. Anderson, G. Moore, D. Pottorf, L. Bolin, W. Reynolds, V. Hamilton, J. Aden, C. Johnson. SECOND ROW: J. Leafgreen, B. House, D. Jensen, R. Tye, E. Holmes, K. Brown, N. Carlscxi, N. Wilson, S. Nelson, P. Rushing, W. Schwarz, A. Moriarity, J. Berry, S. Som-berger, E. Bjorling, A. Seiler. THIRD ROW: C. Johnson, J. Aden, J. Allison, M. Landers, J. Miles, P. Porter, E. Binno, C. Smith, K. McGaan, S. Bland, L. Ehler, L. Blacklidge, J. Chapman, S. Kelley, R. Ziegler, D. Peterson, L. Foglesong, D. Peterson. FOURTH ROW: L. Andrews, P. Newman, C. Moriarity, J. Swanson, B. Sherman, S. King, S. Peterson, M. McKibben, S. Carlson, C. McGaan, S. Gehring, L. Wetterow, P. Goss, N. Woodside, S. Shirley, B. Young. Under the capable leadership of Mrs. McKie, the F.H.A. Chapter has had another successful year. Our theme for the year was “Rosebuds to-day--Blossoms tomorrow. Some of our activities included a wiener roast, World Christmas Festival, Heart Sister Week, Mothers Tea, National F.H.A. Week, Farmers’ Ball with the F.F.A., and the annual Sweetheart Dance. Our Chapter Mothers are Mrs. Sopher and Mrs. Seiler: the Chapter Fathers are Mr. Bolin and Mr. Sornberger. seniop -LET ME OUT OF HERE- CAST Lynn McGaan Wilma Reynolds Suzanne Anderson T.inHa Bolin Eve Boyd Bessie Rhodes Ned Morgan Dean Johnson David Rushing Barbara Sherman Jerry Tye Jack Howerter Stevie Cobb Victor Ward Gifford Morton Marshall Ward Virginia Seiler Student Director Student Director Carol Johnson Steve Leighton 43 Our annual Homecoming was held October 5th with the usual happy and exciting atmosphere. In the afternoon there was a parade with floats from the classes and organizations. Then came the thrilling climax to our busy day--the game. R.O.V. A. won a close battle over Knoxville by the score of 13-12. Following the game our Homecoming Dance with Gordon Sund-berg's Melody Makers, playing to the theme of Autumn Leaves. The highlight of the dance was the crowning of King Dale and Queen Patsy. 44 The fifty-seven piece band, under the able leadership of William DeVore, participated in many activities this year. These included District and State Contests, Knox College Festival, half-time marching at football games, and Spring and Winter concerts. The student conductors were Howard McKibben, Dale Fahnstrom, Foster Johnson, Lynn McGaan and Glenda Moore. � O u R C O N C E R T B A N D 46 o u R M B A A R N C D H 1 N G The R. O.V.A. Marching Band had a very successful year under the leadership of Mr. DeVore. They provided a half-time program at every home football game and participated in the Knox College Festival held in Galesburg. The band also marched at the annual Memorial Day celebration in Altona. The Drum Majorette was Lynn McGaan and the Twirlers were Wilma Schwartz, Martha Asplund, Katie Simpson, and Ruth Ann Tye. Officers are Howard McKibben, Chairman; Jim Nelson, Vice-Chairman; and Jim King, Secretary-Treasurer. 47 CORNET TRIO: Dale Fahnstrom, Mike McMaster, Duane Roe. TROMBONE QUARTET: Suzanne Nelson, Carolyn Sturgeion, Patsy Sopher, Bob Lundeen. CLARINET QUARTET: Diane Whiting, Bonnie Young, Donnie Eiker, Max Wisgerhof. FLUTE TRIO: Katie Simpson, Connie McGaan, Martha Asplund. FLUTE OUARTET: Dixie Krantz, Lynn McGaan, Ann Seiler, Marian McKibben. SAXAPHONE OUARTET: Judy Roe, Glenda Moore, Virginia Seiler. George Reynolds. 49 BRASS SEXTET: Dale Fahnstrom, Michael McMaster, Howard McKibben. Foster Johnson, Neil Strandberg, Suzanne Nelson. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: M. McMaster, R. Cash, D. Johnson, D. Johnson, L. Johnson, J. Olmsted, R. Collins, D. Roe, J. King, F. Johnson, H. McKibben, D. Fahnstrom, J. Hatch, P. Robbins, D. Johnston, V. Hamilton, Mrs. McMaster, Director. SECOND ROW: J. Leafgreen, J. Allison, J. Berry, S. Cox, J. Nelson, J. Reed, N. Strandberg, D. Rushing, J. Peacock, D. Tingleaf, R. Shannon, G. Moore, N. Carlson. THIRD ROW: V. Lawrence, S. Bland, L. Bolin, L. Ehler, M. Callendar, L. McGaan, P. Rushing, S. Nelson, S. Nelson, W. Reynolds, A. Seiler. FOURTH ROW: S. Libby, C. McGaan, K. McGaan, D. Miller, P. Porter, N. Wilson, C. Johnson, B. Sherman, S. Sornberger, P. Sopher, J. Moore, C. Smith, D. Whiting. M. McKibben. The Mixed Chorus consisted of fifty'-six members this year — thirty-four girls and twenty-two boys. Thirty-two members comprised the Boys’ Chorus while the Girls' Chorus claimed eighty-two members. Two Girls' Ensembles, consisting of fifteen members, and a Boys’ Ensemble, consisting of eight members, were organized and presented numbers for various programs during the year. On December 16 the entire chorus and the ensembles presented a religious Christmas program under the capable direction of Mrs. McMaster. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: J. Olmsted. R. Collinson, D. Roe. J. King, F. Johnson. H. McKibben, D. Fahnstrom, J. Hatch, Mrs. McMaster. SECOND ROW; R. Cash. S. Cox, J. Nelson, D. Rushing, J. Peacock, D. Tingleaf, R. Shannon. P. Robbins, D. Johnston. THIRD ROW; D. Johnson, M. McMaster, J. Reed. N. Strandberg. L. Moore, A. Sloan, W. Yeast, I. Johnson. FOURTH ROW: B. Anderson, D. Carlson, R. Vande Walle, B. Fell, R. Woodside, L. Clevenger, G. Pittard. o c T E T FRONT ROW, Left to Right: N. Strandberg, D. Johnston, D. Fahnstrom. NOT PICTURED: F. Johnson. BACK ROW: J. Reed, J. King. H. McKibben. M. McMaster. 51 FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Virginia Hamilton, Glenda Moore, Virginia Seiler, Phyllis Rushing. BACK ROW: Patsy Sopher. Nancy Wilson, Lynn McGaan, Lela Hampton. E N S E M B L E FRONT ROW, Left to Right; Elaine Holmes. Sue Carlson, Joby Leafgreen, BACK ROW: Connie McGaan, Marian McKibben, Diane Whiting, Sherry Gehring. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: K. Simpson, C. Sturgeon, J. Leafgreen, J. Aden, D. Jensen, R. Tye, E. Holmes, K. Brown, N. Carlson, N. Wilson, Mrs. MacMaster, Director: S. Nelson, P. Rushing, L. Blacklidge, J. Chapman, J. Berry, S. Sornberger, E. Bjorling, A. Seiler, S. King. SECOND ROW: D. Krantz, J. King, C. Fahnstrom, J. King, M. Asplund, P. Sopher, B. Sherman, L. McGaan, L. Hampton, S. Anderson, J. Moore, D. Pottorf, G. Moore, L. Bolin, W. Reynolds, J. Aden, V. Hamilton, C. Johnson, S. Smith, S, Nelson, V. Seiler. THIRD ROW: C. Johnson, B. House, J. Allison, M. Landers, J. Miles, P. Porter, E. Binno, C. Smith, K. McGaan, S. Bland, L. Ehler, W. Schwarz, A. Moriarity, S. Kelley, R. Zeigler, D. Peterson, L. Foglesong, D. Peterson. FOURTH ROW: E. Stuckey, L. Andrews, P. Newman, C. Moriarity, J. Swanson, B. Sherman, S. King, S. Peterson, M. McKibben, S. Carlson, C. McGaan, S. Ghering, L. Wetterow, P. Goss, N. Woodside, M. Callendar, S. Libby, D. Whiting. V. Lawrence. FIFTH ROW: D. Yeast, D. Miles, B. Colclaser, R. Weedman, A. Weedman. 53 BUS DRIVERS: C. McClay, J. Hagerty, B. McCracken, H. Anderson, W. Van Etten, B. Gehring, M. Anderson, P. Krans, W. Peterson, C. House, J. Rlesebeiter. COOKS: Mrs. Yeast, Mrs. Sloan, Miss Hannam, Mrs. Tye, Mrs. Strand. S c H O o L H E L P E R S 55 OFFICE SECRETARY - Mrs. Holmes CUSTODIAN - Mr. Johnson FIRST ROW. Left to Right: J. Sou . Mme l D. Pettcodt, J. Peacock. J. Nelson. H. McKibben, B. Malcolm. G. JohnsOT.J. Goss, J. Reed, J.Tye, statistician. Jacobson. L. Berg. SECOND ROW: D. Sopher, F. Goff, S. Cox, A. Woodside, u. j om.o . ThS?R0W: Coach Adams, B. Turner. D. Fahnstrom. a Shaw. J. Hatch. G. Lundeen. D. Johnston. E. Copeland, P. Robbins, S. Leighton, Coach Messmore. R.O. V.A.’s 1956-57 Football team with Coach Adams at the helm posted an excellent 7-1 record this season. R.O.V.A. defeated Galva 18-13 in their opener at Altona. They then travelled to Prophets-town, and walked away with a 31-0 decision. The next game was their first conference game and they posted an 18-0 win over Roseville. After coming from behind R.O.V. A. took a thrilling 13-12 decision from Knoxville in the Homecoming game. They took an equally close 14-13 decision from Abingdon the following week. Against Corpus Christi the Tigers outscored the Friars 60-6. Against Alexis in an all important conference game the Tigers triumphed 26-6. This set the stage for the clash between R.O.V.A. and Aledo, the two conference leaders. After leading 7-6 at intermission, the Tigers were unable to stay with the visitors during the second half and lost by a score of 19-7 in a very well played ball game. This placed the Tigers second in the Little Six Conference this year. Statistics Record R.O.V.A. OPP. Yds. rushing 1,436 1,190 First downs 43 54 Yds. passing 417 220 Penalties (Yds.) 310 145 We They Galva 18 13 Prophetstown 31 0 Roseville 18 0 Knoxville 13 12 Abingdon 14 13 Corpus Christi 60 6 Alexis 26 6 Aledo 7 19 57 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Manager, C. Shirley, M. Henry. B. Fell, H. Selman, R. Woodside, R. Lindsey, D. Sloan, L. Anderson. SECOND ROW; J. Brinning, M. Wisegerhof, L. Clevenger, R. Cottom, W. Yeast, D. Carlson, L. Moore, S. Carr, G. Pittard, T. Green. THIRD ROW: C. Thompson, L. Carlson, D. Eiker, J. Moore, R. Shannon, C. Petereon, T. Miller, J. Sornberger. B. Snyder, Coach, Tom Devlin. The Junior Varsity squad played five games this year. The squad defeated Alexis, was upset by Corpus Christi, Knoxville, and Abingdon. They tied Corpus Christi in their second game with them. The members gained much valuable experience during the season. 58 Football J.V. and Freshmen Football Varsity The basketball and football teams were greatly aided by the cheerleading squads. Varsity cheerleaders were Sandy Som-berger, Glenda Moore, Joyce Aden, Virginia Seiler, and Ann Seiler. Junior Varsity cheerleaders were Sue Carlson, Joyce Chapman, and Elaine Binno. Freshmen cheerleaders were Janice King, Elaine Holmes, and Janet King. Basketball J.V. and Freshmen FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Coach Messmore, Gary Johnson, Steve Cox. Howard McKibben, Jim Nelson, Jim Peacock. SECOND ROW; Manager Mike McMaster, Bill Malcolm, Dale Johnston. Steve Leighton. Ronnie Cash, Dale Fahnstrom, Manager Dale Tingleaf. V A R S I T V B A S K E T B A L L DATE OPPONENT WE THEY November 20 Corpus Christi 52 53 November 27 Orion 49 46 December 1 Alwood 69 67 December 4 Galva 54 38 December 7 Alexis 70 38 December 11 Yates City 54 42 December 14 Knoxville 43 51 December 18 Wethersfield 54 69 January 4 Williamsfield 70 44 January 8 Galva 48 56 January 11 Aledo 43 62 January 18 Roseville 53 46 January 19 Abingdon 51 53 DATE OPPONENT WE THEY January 22 Yates City 52 42 January 25 Alexis 57 34 January 30 Abingdon 54 67 January 31 Yates City 59 48 February 8 Knoxville 51 64 February 12 Corpus Christi 50 28 February 15 Aledo 36 49 February 22 Abingdon 56 62 February 26 Orion 57 64 March 1 Roseville 78 54 March 5 Galva 65 48 March 7 Galesburg 61 98 62 Galva Tournament - Knox County Tournament -Galesburg Regional Tourney FRONT ROW: D. Sloan. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: G. Pitard, Max Wisgeroff. L. Moore, B. Wessils. THIRD ROW: Mr. Devlin, S. Carr, D. Holmes, D. Roe, B. Lundeen, D. Eiker. The R.O.V.A. Junior Varsity enjoyed a very excellent season compiling an impressive regular season record of 17 wins and 3 losses. The losses were to Alwood by 1 point, Galva by 5 points, and Roseville by 3 points. The usual starting five were: forwards - Fahnstrom and Malcolm, guards - Nelson and Dale Peacock, and center - Hatch, with Mr. Adams as coach. 63 bi hail r.o.v.a. high PROUDLY SING YOUR NAME!! £9 sdvus uoiaov Boys Octet Sings! Hawaiian Miss! ! This Was Your Life?! Alumni an6 occupations SENIORS OF 1955 Delbert Aden-Altona Co-op Elevator Robert Bishop-Fuller Brush Richard Bland-Navy Dorothy Brown-Anderson State Bank Jeanne Caldwell-Beauty Operator Rose Carlson-Mrs. Wilford Anderson Russel Carr-Farm Employee Wendell Cree-Gambel's Kenneth Eckley-Knox Box Larry England-Bradley University Sharon Gibbs-Anderson State Bank Grace Green-Gross Manufacturing Co. Beverly Hammerland-Mrs. William Kann Martha Hurr-W.I.S.C. Jim Jared-W.I.S.C. Linda Johnson-Gales Sherrie Leafgreen-Mrs. Richard Taylor J. T. Lee-Farm Employee Ruth Kay Leighton-Burlington Trucking Shirley Luallen-Mrs. Eddie Calkins Dean McGaan-Monmouth College Jackie McLeese-A P Galesburg Robert Malcolm-W.I.S.C. Barbara Melton-Farmer Mech. Bank Duane Miles-University of Illinois Margaret Moody-Y.M.C.A. Desk Clerk David Moore-Farm Employee Max Olson-University of Illinois Merlyn Parkinson-Admiral Gary Peterson-University of Illinois Janet Pugh-Mrs. Robert Anderson Walter Reynolds Jr.-Lee Implement Robert Riley-Admiral Margaret Simpson-Student Nurse Kathleen Stickle-Mrs. Erwin Lufkin JoAnn Strom-Mrs. Raymond Ziegler Robert Swedeen-C. B. and Q. Darlene Ziegler-John Deere SENIORS OF 1956 Judith Allison-Student Nurse Harriet Bennett-Cottage Hospital Carol Brown-W. I. S. C. James Carlson-Air Force Joanne Clifford-American Inst, of Comm. Sandra Donahue-Mrs. Dean Stegall David Edwards-Galesburg Construction Co. Barbara Ehler-Collection Agency Judith Fahnstrom-University of Illinois F aye Foglesong-Beauty School Jean Hagerty-Mrs. Robert Furniss Neil Hartzell-W.I.S.C. Jane House- University of Illinois Harry Howerter-Lee Implement Don Libby-Johnson Brothers Trucking Loretta Loveridge- Mrs. Robert Swanson Rita Maxwell- Block and Kuhl LeRoy McGrew- Knox College Pat McLeese- at home John Moriarity-Admiral Laurietta Parsh-College in California Louise Pearson-W.I.S.C. Mary Peterson-at home Peggy Powell- Knox College Don Reynolds-Air Force Dixie Richardson-Admiral Karen Rylander-Anderson State Bank Mae Dell Simpson-Mrs. Jr. Reynolds Joyce Strom-Hospitality House Preston Scott-Poultry House Janice Truelove-Galesburg Telephone Marshall Yeast-Hagberg-Thede Co. Robert Young-University of Illinois 68 IN RETROSPECT The rain is dripping from theeavesasa car pulls up in front of a deserted R.O.V.A. High School. A boy and girl get out and walk slowly toward the door where the faithful janitor, Bill, stands waiting to let them inside. When they walk through the lobby, they remember the noon hours sitting on the benches and listening to records. As they walk up the now deserted hall, they remember the laughing, talking crowds between classes; the times their lockers were stacked; and the times they were late for school and had to get a slip” from Mrs. Holmes in the office. The class rooms, too, bring back memories: Happy memories of favorite classes and not so happy memories of tests. As they walk back down the hall, they come to the study hall and library. Here are many happy memories of dances and parties. Perhaps their last school party was held here. When they reach the gym, they separate. The girl walks through the locker room remembering the P.E. classes and the G. A. A. meetings and then on through the band room. Here she remembers the band rehearsals, concerts and night practices before contest. Girls’ chorus, mixed chorus and ensembles were held here, too. Meanwhile, the boy walks slowly through the Ag room remembering not only classes, but also F. F.A. meetings and the good times when he was working on a project. He walks through the shop room and back out to the boys’ locker room where he remembers “chalk talks at basketball and football practices. The boy and girl meet again in the lobby. As they walk out the door, they do not look back for they are the typical seniors who, all over this broad land of ours, are leaving the familiar to find their destiny in a strange, but wonderful world. There were times we thought we wouldn't. But we finally got it done. It took a lot of effort. But we had a lot of fun. 70 INTERCOLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers (ever Manufacturers Book Binders FACTORY HOME OFFICE Kansas City — X W“'' V,. ■ — • V