ROWVA High School - Rovan Yearbook (Oneida, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1959 volume:

The Rovan 1958-1959 Presented by Rova High School Oneida, Illinois EDITOR JUNIOR EDITORS .... Larry Carlson BUSINESS MANAGERS . Dale Peacock Max Wisgerhof ADVISER Table of Contents Page 3 Dedication Administration Pages 4-9 Classes Pages 10-41 Activities Pages 42-61 Athletics Pages 62-73 Senior Salute Pages 74-83 Dedication We, the student body of ROVA High School, dedicate this eleventh volume of THE ROVAN” to Mr. William DeVore, who by his untiring efforts and interests has made our band and Tri-M the successful and enjoyable organizations they are today. From us to you, Mr. DeVore, a sincere thank you. Administration STANDING, Left to Right: J. D. McKibben, Richard Holmes, Harold Hildebrands, Dale McKee. SEATED: Dwight Nelson, Keith King, Joe Walser, J. Donald Roe. Administration x J. D. MC KIBBEN Superintendent KATHERINE HOLMES Treasurer of Board 5 LEE RUSHING Principal DONALD ANDERSON Faculty INIS ADAMS Choral Director WILLIAM ADAMS Algebra I, II NO PICTURE JAMES CASE Physics, Geometry, Chemistry, Sol, Geom. - Trig. Industrial Arts I, II, III, IV 6 MERTON MESSMORE NORMA LONGLETT Home Economics MARY MORISSEY 7 World History English II, Librarian RICHARD WALKER 8 ALICE UPSON Commercial Courses MAXINE WHITMARSH English II, III, IV English I, Latin I, II The Helpers OUR BUSDRIVERS--TOP ROW: P. Krans, C. House, E. Bloomquist, J. Hagerty, E. Lenz. BOTTOM ROW: A. Selman, B. Gehring, K. King, J. Riese-bieter. OUR JANITOR Bill Johnson OUR COOKS Mrs. Tye, Miss Hannam, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Yeast. 9 Senior Officers PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT . . , SECRETARY TREASURER ADVISERS Mr. Spicer 11 ELAINE JOYCE BINNO Band 1,2,3,4; District Contest; Girls’ Chorus; Mixed Chorus 4; Hi Crier 3,4, Junior Editor, Editor; Roval Staff 3,4; Student Council 2; Cheerleader 2; Hon. Homecoming Attendant 2,3; FJi.A. 1,2, 3.4, Rec. Ch. 3; Class Vice-President 3; Class Play 3,4;NationalHonorSociety 3.4. SANDRA KAY BLAND G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; Public Relations Chairman 3; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Hi Crier 4; Typist 4; Class Play Make-up 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. LINDA MARIE BLACKLIDGE G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Librarian 1,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Chorus 2,3; Class Play 3,4; HiCrierReporter4; Typist 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. 12 MAX THEODORE CARLSON WILLIAM EDWARD DUFFY Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4;Baseball 2; Track 1,2; Student Council 4; Senior Play 4; IJ.E.C. 2,3,4; Chorus 1. MARTHA SUSAN CARLSON Class Vice-President 2; Class Treasurer 4; Queen Attendant 2; F.H.A. 1, 2.3.4, Public Relations 2,Parliamentarian 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Tri-M 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; ROVAN staff 3,4, Co-editor 3, Editor 4; Latin Club 2,3,4, Project Chairman 2,3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Ensemble 2; District Solo Ensemble Contest 2; Band 4; Class Play 3.4, Student Director 3; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Cheerleader 2. EARL RANSOM COPELAND Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track2 3,4; Class President 3; King Attendant 2,3; Mixed Chorus 4; Librarian 3; Class Play 3,4. JOYCE ANN CHAPMAN Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Class Treasurer 1; Hi Crier Staff 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; G. A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. 13 LARRO MAE EHLER Queen Attendant 1; Student Council 2; Class Play 4; Make-up 3,4; Hi-Crier 4; Typist 4; Feature Editor 4; G. A. A. 1, 2,3,4; F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. DAVID LEON FLACK F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Reporter 4; Officers Training 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Alternate Attendant 1; Class Play 3, 4; King 4; Hi-Crier 4; Class President 4. JAMES RUSSEL HATCH Transferred from Montana PHILIP FOGLESONG Basketball 1,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,4; Football 1,2,3; F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4. 14 JAMES DEAN KING Pep Band 2,4; Class Play 3,4; Basketball 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2,3; Boys’ Octet 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; District Contest 1,2,3,4; State Contest 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 3, President 4; Latin Club 2,3, President 3. PHILLIP MICHAEL HENDERSON Basketball 1,2,3; Track 2,3; F.F.A. 1, 2; Class Play 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; I.I.E.C. 4; Librarian 3; King Attendant 2,4. MARY FRANCES LANDERS G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1.2.3.4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3; Rovan Staff 3,4; Hi Crier 4; Librarian 3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4. CONNIE LUC1LE MC GAAN Class Secretary 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3;Parliamentarian 2; G.A.A. 1,2, Secretary 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Ensemble 2,3,4; District Contest 1,2,3,4; State Contest 3;HiCrier 2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3; Rovan Staff 3,4; Student Council 3; Class Play 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4, Parliamentarian 4; Tri-M 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. SHARON LOU LIBBY G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2; F.H.A. 1,2; Girls’Chorus l,2,3,4;MixedChorus 3; Queen Qttendant 3; Queen 4; Hi Crier 3,4; Student Council 1, Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 4; Librarian 3; Class Play PubL 3. KATHLEEN JO MC GAAN Mixed Chorus 2,3; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Latin Club 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; FJ1.A. 1,2; Class Play 3,4; Hi Crier 3,4; Rovan Staff 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; District Contest 1,2,3,4; State Contest 3,4. 16 DALE MARTIN PEACOCK MARIAN KAYE MC KIBBEN Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3.4; F.H.A. P resident 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; MixedChorus 1,2, 3,4; Ensemble 1,2,3,4; District Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4; State Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,3; All-State Chorus 3; Hi Crier Staff 1.2,3,4; ROVAN 3,4; Tri-M 3,4; Historian 3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Honor Society 3,4; District State Band Contest 1, 2,3,4; G.A.A. LeadershipCamp3;F.H.A. Officers Training School 4; Class Play 3,4. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4, President 4; Student Council 3; ROVAN Staff 3,4; Class President 1; IJ.E.C. 1; Treasurer 1; Class Play 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; King Attendant 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. SUZANNE LOUISE PETERSON Class Vice-President 2; FR.A. 1,2,3,4; Projects Chairman 2; Vice-President 3; Treasurer 4; State Leadership Camp 3; Training School 2,3,4; G.A.A, 1,2; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Ensemble 3; ROVAN 3,4; Hi Crier Staff 4; Latin Club 2,3, Vice-President2;Student Council 3; Vice-President 3; State Convention 2; Class Secretary 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Vice-President 4; Tri-M 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; District Solo Ensemble Contest 3. JERRY LA VERNE MURDOCK F.F.A. 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Junior Play 3; Homecoming King Attendant 3. 17 PAMELA LOU PORTER F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Hi Crier 3,4; Ensemble 4; Rovan Staff 3,4; Class Play 3; Makeup 3; Student Council 2. GEORGE REYNOLDS Latin Club 2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; District Contest 1,2,3,4; State Contest 2,3; Band Ensembles 1,2,3,4; Tri-M 3,4; Class President 2; IJ.E.C. 1. EVERETTE LA VERNE REDNOUR Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; U. E.C. 1.2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. CONNIE SUE SMITH G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4; Camp 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Public Relations Chairman 4; Officers Training 4; Tri-M 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Statistics 3,4; Class Secretary 2; Class Treasurer 3; Class Vice-President 4; Rovan Staff 3,4; Librarian 1; Latin Club 2,3,4; Queen Att. 4; Class Play 3; Student Director 4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; District Contest 2,3; State Contest 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3.4. 18 MARY MAH MARDENA TROUT G. A. A. 1,2,3; F. H. A. 1, 2; Girls Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus4; Student Librarian 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Hi-Crier 4: Farmer's Ball Queen 3. FRANCES ELAINE STUCKEY G. A. A. 1,2,3; Girls Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2,3; District and State Contest 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. ALICE IRENE WEEDMAN Latin Club 1, 2; F. H. A. 1; Girls Chorus 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4. LARRY DALE SWEEDEN Football 1,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; District and State Contest 1,2, 3; Basketball Manager 1; Track 1. 19 DIANE KAYE WHITING Queen Attendant 1; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1, 2; Latin Club 2,3; Hi-Crier 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; District Solo and EnsembleCon-test 1,2,3,4; State Contest 3; All-State Band 3; District and State Band Contest 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls’Chorus 1,2,3,4; Ensemble 2,3,4; Tri-M 3,4; Vice-President 3; President 4; Student Council 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Class Play 4; Honor Society 3,4. JAMES WILLIAMS Transferred from Roseville. Pep Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Class Play 4. SUSAN FINLEY WIKOFF F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1; Student Librarian 2; Latin Club 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Secretary 4. DARLENE RITA YEAST 20 F.H.A. 1,2,4; G.A.A. 2; Hi-Crier Staff 4; Typist 4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Student Librarian 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Senior Class History The Graduating Class of 1959 of ROVA High School began our high school days as frestimen in 1955 with Dale Peacock as our President, The Freshmen took an active part in the annual Homecoming with the help of our class sponsors, Mrs. McNeil and Mr. Case. We entered our flying saucer float with the theme “ROVA Mars Corpus” and we were all very proud to hear that we tied with the seniors for first in the parade. Dale Peacock and Diane Whiting graced the royal stage as our attendants with David Flack and Lolly Ehler as honorary attendants. As our Sophomore year began, once again the election was held with George Reynolds as our class President. The Homecoming was very successful that year and our class entered a float of a train with the theme “ROVA Choos the Bullets.” Sue Carlson and Earl Copeland were attendants to the King and Queen and Elaine Binno and Phillip Henderson were honorary attendants. Our class sponsors were Mr. Newland and Mr. Messmore that year. Our Junior year began with the election of Earl Copeland as President. The class sponsors were Mrs. Upson, Mr. Case, and Mr. Schraudenbach. The float which we entered in the Homecoming parade was a book with the theme of “Footnotes to Victory.” Our King and Queen attendants were Sharon Libby and Earl Copeland, and Elaine Binno and Jerry Murdock were honorary attendants. The Junior - Senior Prom was held at the Galesburg Club on May 17. Our Prom theme was “Swinging Into Space.” The theme was carried out with white and lavender lilacs which were class flowers and colors respectively. Our class motto is Future Unlimited.” During our junior year, we also got our class rings which we ordered from Herff Jones Company. The name of the ring is “Lucky Star.” With the junior year, came the first of our class plays, presented in the Junior High Gymnasium, a three-act comedy Hobgoblin House.” Leading lady was Marian McKibben, and leading man was Dale Peacock. Our senior year finally rolled around, a year we were all looking forward to with anticipation. David Flack was elected as president and the class sponsors were Mr. Adams, and Mr. Spicer. Two members of our class were chosen as editors of our literary publications. Elaine Binno was chosen as head of the Hi-Crier, and Sue Carlson as head of the ROVAN. We were pleased to know that our float, “Sailing To Victory, won second place in the Homecoming parade. The Senior class was very proud to present Sharon Libby as Queen, and Dave Flack as King, at the Homecoming Dance. Phil Henderson and Connie Smith were the honorary attendants. All four of the students were very well suited for the position and we are sure everyone was proud to have them honoring our class. November 13 and 14 in the Junior High Gymnasium, the Seniors presented a three-act comedy “Rest Assured.” The leading lady and man were Connie McGaan and Jim King, respectively. May 24 through May 26, the Senior class stayed at Kirkwood Lodge in the Ozarks. We were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Messmore and Mr. and Mrs. Adams. On June 1, Commencement took place, another class left the halls of ROVA High. 21 Junior Officers PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT . . SECRETARY TREASURER ADVISERS Mrs. Upson Janet Allison Barnard Almquist Paul Bowman David Carlson William Anderson Linda Andrews Martha Asplund Catherine Brown h p } � - y Larry Carlson Stanley Carr Larry Clevenger Bonnie Colclaser Ronald Cottom Don Eiker Donna Faurot Carol Fahnstrom NO PICTURE Mike Henry Charles Fisher Patricia Goss Sherry Gehring Gary Hendricks Robert Fell Jesse Ferguson Beth House Elaine Holmes Dorothy Jensen Carol Sue Johnson Janet King Janice King Sharon King Dixie Krantz Dick Holmes NO PICTURE John Olson Charles Peterson Gary Pittard Duane Roe Harold Selman Bette Sherman Katie Simpson Jerry Sornberger Sharon West Lorene Wetterow NO PICTURE Allen Steward Carolyn Sturgeon Ruth Ann Tye Ronald VandeWalle Rosanna Weedman William Wessels Ross Woodside 31 Sophomore Officers PRESIDENT. . . VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY . . , TREASURER . . . ............Bill Flack . . . . Mervyn Swanson . . . . Sandra Gehring ..........Sharon Royer 33 ADVISERS Mr. Messmore Mr. Walker Sophomores FIRST ROW, Left to Right: B. Bland, D. Bjorling, H. Bern, J. Hagerty, N. Bolin, S. Gehring. SECOND ROW: C. Duffy, R. Fisher, N. Foor, L. Cathcart, L. Dennis, J. Brandon, S. Andrews. THIRD ROW: N. Bjorling, R. Baker, B. Flack, J. Copeland, B. Bennett, R. Flack, D. Cain. 34 Sophomores FIRST ROW, Left to Right: R. Milroy, D. Olmsted, C. Lindsey, A. Lake, L. Johnston, C. McMaster. SECOND ROW: B. McLeese, J. Matteson, R. Pugh, P. McCracken, A. McMaster, D. Hildebrandes, C. Hurr. THIRD ROW; S. Reynolds, G. Landers, S. McGill, G. Main, L. Holden, L. Jepson, D. Hamilton. Sophomores FIRST ROW, Left to Right: M. Welch, K. West, M Rushing, S. Royer, G. Wagher, C. Smith, M. Trout. SECOND ROW: M. Schwarz, C. Wright, E. Stuckey, S. Swanson, W. Swedeen, M. Swanson, J. Timmons. THIRD ROW: L. Sornberger, B. Sheeley, J. Rylander, G. Sloan, G. Stevens, J. Sornberger. 36 Freshman Officers PRESIDENT.............Roger Johnson VICE-PRESIDENT .... Rosemary Seiler SECRETARY.............Janice Lindsey TREASURER.............. Nancy Schott ADVISERS...............Mr. Anderson Miss Morrissey Freshmen FIRST ROW, Left to Right: B. Baker, S. Clevenger, M. Cottom, D. Hazen, S. Crouse. SECOND ROW: P. Anderson, M. Copeland, J. Faye, C. Blackledge, T. Campbell, M. Gordon. THIRD ROW: J. Clark, T. Cederoth, B. German, T. Carney, N. Dennis, G. Hazen. FOURTH ROW: L. Bothwell, K. Davis, B. Fogelsong, G. Darby. 38 Freshmen FIRST ROW, Left to Right: A. Krantz, B. McGaan, R. Pople, T. McMaster, B. Moore. SECOND ROW: J. Klusman, K. Knuckles, J. Milligan, J. Hendricks, J. Holmes, J. Lindsey, J. Marshall. THIRD ROW: D. Peterson, K. McCracken, R. Johnson, G. Johnson, G. Potts, L. Kewish, T. Johnson, R. Johnson. 39 Freshmen FIRST ROW, Left to Right: E. Wessels, D. Williams, L. Pyles, N. Schott, E. Reynolds, B. Wright. SECOND ROW: M. Wetterow, A. Robins, C. Sornberger, C. VandeWalle, R. Seiler, S. Schraudenbach. THIRD ROW: D. Tingleaf, Terry Tulin, John Stuckey, George Rednoux, Stanley Wager, Tony Faurot. FOURTH ROW: Larry Stodgell, Richard Rylander, Jack Weedman, Charles Rylander. 41 Activities Student Council SEATED, Left to Right: Treasurer, D. Krantz; President, J. King; Vice-President, D. Holmes. SECOND ROW; H. Bern, C. Van de Walle, C. Fahnstrom, C. Brown, M. Asplund, K. Simpson, M. McKibben. THIRD ROW: R. Lundeen, J. Williams, B. Duffy, B. Flack. Adviser: Mr. Walker Under the able leadership of Mr. Walker, as adviser and Jim King, president, the Student Council organized many enjoyable and beneficial activities. The Council sponsored the Homecoming festivities, the Christmas Semi-Formal, Assemblies, and sock-hops. The Council ended its successful year by laying plans for the revision of its Constitution. Rovan Staff FRONT ROW: E. Binno, C. Smith, L. Carlson, S. Carlson, D. Peacock, E. Holmes, M. Wisgerhof, M. McKibben. BACK ROW: P. Porter, S. Peterson, J. K. King, K. Brown, J. F. King, C. Mitchell, M. Asplund, J. D. King, D. Krantz, C. Fahnstrom, B. Weedman, D. Carlson, M. Landers, K. McGaan, C. McGaan. ROVAN STAFF Editor.........................••••••• Sue Carlson Junior Editors.....................Elaine Holmes Larry Carlson Business Manager..............................Dale Peacock Assistant Business Manager.........Max Wisgerhof Art Editor ...........................Elaine Binno Assistant Art Editor................Martha Asplund Typists.......................................Suzy Peterson Kathy McGaan Marian McKibben Pam Porter Mary Landers Sports Editor...........................Connie Smith Assistant Sports Editor..................Dixie Krantz Copy Editor........................ Carolyn Mitchell Music Editor...................................Connie McGaan Feature Editor.......................Carol Fahnstrom Club Editor.................... . . . . Janet King Assistant Club Editor...................David Carlson Activity Editor................................Janice King Faculty Editor...................................Beth House Photographer................................Jim King Assistant Photographer....................Katie Brown 44 Hi-Crier Staff FIRST ROW, SITTING, Left to Right: J. Allison, J. Chapman, D. Krantz, J. King, E. Binno, K. Simpson, L. Ehler, M. Trout, R. Tye. SECOND ROW, Standing: S. Peterson, C. McGaan, J. Leafgreen, S. Schraudenbach, D. Yeast, R. Seiler, L. Elschlager, A. McMaster, P. Porter, K. McGaan, M. Rushing, L. Blacklidge, C. Rahnstrom, M. Landers, M. McKibben, S. King, S. Libby, S, Bland, J. Timmons, D. Whiting, D, Flack, C. Duffy, E. Holmes. Editor Co-Editor Sports Editor Feature Reporter . . . . Kathie McGaan Joby Leafgreen Pam Porter Senior Reporter Junior Reporter Sophomore Rep Freshman Rep Library Rep FHA Rep FFA Rep.......... Band Reporter. . . Chorus Reporter. . GAA Reporter . . Industrial Arts . . Student Council . ROVA............. Latin Club .... National Honor Soc Tri-M Reporter. . Art.............. Sponsor.......... . . . . Dave Flack , .Dianne Whiting . . . Janet Allison , . Katie Simpson , . . .Cecil Duffy .Carole Fahnstrom . . Elaine Holmes , . .Jon Timmons . Connie McGaan , . .Ruth Ann Tye . Rosemary Seiler , . . . Mrs. Upson 45 National Honor Society The National Honor Society began its year by sponsoring three groups of famous paintings which were displayed in the library and obtained from the State Library in Springfield. At the end of the first semester, the freshmen who had made the honor roll were entertained by the Society and the qualifications for selection were explained to them. On April 3, seventeen new members were inducted into the Society who were all Juniors. Mr. Tom Newmiller, a student from Knox College, was the featured speaker for the evening. STANDING, Left to Right: J. Leafgreen, E. Holmes, C. Sturgeon, D. Krantz, B. House, J. Allison, D. Holmes, M. Asplund, D. Roe, R. Wright, J. King, B. Lundeen, M. Wisgerhof, D. Carlson, C. Fahnstrom, J. King, J. King, R. Tye, C. Smith, S. Carlson. SEATED: M. McKibben, E. Binno, D. Peacock, Mr. Schraudenbach, S. Wikoff, E. Stuckey, S. Peterson, C. McGann, D. Whiting. Tri-M Chapter 379 of the Modern Music Masters enjoyed a very active year under the sponsorship of Mr. DeVore and Miss Adams. Two formal induction ceremonies were held, during which eleven active and two honorary memberships were given. The honorary members are Mr. and Mrs. Reid Carson. Other events of the year included Christmas caroling, the state convention, and the attendance of the University of Illinois band concert at Geneseo. Although our society is only a year old, we have created a new interest in the music department of R. O.V. A. FIRST ROW: C. Brown, Student Council Representative; D. Krantz, Treasurer; R. Tye, Secretary; D. Whiting, President; M. Wisgerhof, Vice-President; M. McKibben, Historian. SECOND ROW: C. McGaan, E. Holmes, L. Jepson, S. Gehring, D. Hildebrands, M. Rushing, C. McMaster, C. Smith, M. Asplund, S. Peterson, S. Carlson. THIRD ROW: G. Reyholds, R. Lundeen, D. Roe, J. King, A. McMaster, L. Johnston, Sponsors - Mr. Devore, M. Adams. Future Homemakers of America The F .H.A. enjoyed a successful year under the able leadership of Marian Mc-Kibben and Miss Longlett. Our activities included the Sweetheart Dance, Farmer’s Ball, Spring Tea, HoBo Day, and Daddy Date Night, Carol Fahnstrom served as an officer, Chairman of Public Relations, for Section Nine this past year. BOTTOM ROW, Left to Right: S. Carlson, S. King, D. Faurot, R. Tye, J. F. King, P. Newman, J. K. King, K. Simpson, Miss Longlett, P. Porter. E. Binno, L. Blacklidge, C. Smith, Public Relations. SECOND ROW; C. Johnson, L. Wetterow, P. Goss, J. Kinsman, L. Cathcart, B. Sherman, J. Chapman, D. Yeast, M. McKibben, President; C. Brown, Recreation; M. Landers. THIRD ROW; M. Wetterow, S. Peterson, Treasurer; A. Lake, J. Branden. C. Smith, R. Milroy, D. Olmsted, B. Bland, S. Royer, S. Gehring. L. Elschlager, J. Faye. FOURTH ROW; G. Wager, C. Lindsey. M. Rushing, J. Lindsey, J. Holmes, J. Hendricks, C. Somberger, A. Robbins, E. Holmes, M. Asplund, M. Cottom, D. Hazen, K. Knuckles, B. Wright. FIFTH ROW: S. West, D. Williams, B. Baker S. Crouse, E. Wessels, S. Gehring, M. Copeland, J. Leafgreen. L. Ehler, S. Bland, S. Clevenger. Future Farmers of America The F.F.A. members had a very successful year,under the able leadership of our adviser, Mr. Spicer. The chapter completed the program of work and became a standard chapter. We now also have a constitution. Other activities included showing at the fair, a team at the Parliamentary Procedure Contest, Officer’s Training School, monthly night meetings, the Farmer’s Ball, and an induction ceremoney. TheF. F. A. is very happy over another successful year. FIRST ROW: Mr. Spicer, Adviser; R. Wright, Treasurer; D. Flack, Rep.;D.Carlson,Parliamentarian; L. Carlson, President; R. Lindsey, Vice-President;L.Sornberger, Secretary; J. Ferguson, Sentinel. SECOND ROW: R. Foglesong, M. Carlson, T. Carney, J. Murdock, W. Wessels, J. Hagerty, R. Cottom, D. Holmes, R. FelL THIRD ROW: C. Wright, R. Johnson, R. VandeWalle, P. Foglesong, R. Anderson, G. Stevens, G. Main, D. Cain, T. Faurot. FOURTH ROW: R. Baker, R. Flack, N. Bjorling, G. Landers H. Bern, B. Flack, G. Sloan, R. Rylander, J. Clark. FIFTH ROW: D. Peterson, L. Bothwell, T. Thulin, L. StodgeL Girls’ Athletic Association THE ROVA G.A.A. has had another active year under the leadership of three directors and president, Connie Smith. Mrs. Ericson was our adviser first semester, while Mrs. Kempin and Mrs. Messmore finished the year. Throughout the year the girls obtained points through dances, baseball, bowling, volleyball, and a slumber party. Each year two girls are sent to camp. Kate Brown and Dixie Krantz obtained the honors for this year. FIRST ROW: E. Wessels, S. Gehring, S. King, D. Faurot, C. Mitchell, J. King, P. Newman, J. King, D. Jensen, D. Krantz, Vice-President; Mrs. Erickson, P. Porter, E. Binno, L. Blackledge, M. Landers, M. Trout. SECOND ROW: G. Wagher, L. Dennis, P. Goss, J. Klushman, R. Tye, K. Simpson, Student Council Representative; B. Sherman, C. Fahnstrom, J. Chapman, D. Yeast, K. McGaan, M. McKibben, S. Libby, L. Ehler, S. Bland. THIRD ROW: N. Bolin, A. Lake, D. Hildebrands, A. McMaster, C. McMaster, R. Fisher, L. Cathcart, J. Matteson, L. Andrews. J. Branden, S. Royer, Secretary, S. Gehring, D. Bjorling, A. Krantz, K. Brown, Treasurer, K. Knuckles. FOURTH ROW: C. Johnston, C. Lindsey, M. Rushing, L. Johnston, C. Smith, R. Milroy, D. Olmsted, R. Pugh, B. Bland, P. McCracken, N. Shott, C. Blackledge, J. Milligan, J. Allison. FIFTH ROW: S. Carlson, S. Clevenger, J. Faye, J. Lindsey, J. Holmes, J. Hendricks, C. Sornberger, A. Robbins, E. Reynolds, R. Seiler, C. VandeWalle, B. Moore, S. Schraudenback, R. Anderson, S. King. SIXTH ROW: D. Williams, B. Baker, C. Sturgeon, S. West, S. Crouse, M. Cottom, E. Holmes, D. Hazen, J. Leafgreen, M. Asplund, C. Smith. Industrial Education Club The R.O.V.A. Chapter of Illinois Industrial Education Club had another successful year under the leadership of Mr. Case, shop instructor. The club, which had an increase in membership, meets monthly. FIRST ROW: Mr. Case, Adviser; L. Holden, G. Pittard, Vice-President; M. Schwarz, M. Swanson, Secretary; W. Swedeen, C. Swanson, Parliamentarian; S. Andrews. SECOND ROW: D. Hamilton, T. Miller, C. Peterson, S. Carr, Treasurer; C. Duffy, Reporter; J. Rylander, B. Sheeley, C. Rylander. THIRD ROW: N. Dennis, R. Woodside, D. Eiker, President; B. Duffy, Student Council Representative, C. Hazen, J. Weedman, R. Naslund, T. Johnson. Librarians ROVA High School library, the ‘‘supply house” for the students is the only department in the high school which depends upon student assistants as staff members. The students who have completed the course of training to assist in the maintenance of library service are John Timmons, Bonnie Colklaser, Sharon King, Donna Faurot, Alice Weedman, Connie Hurr, and Mary Landers. Each student librarian is trained to a certain task and is indeed a specialist in that she knows what her responsibilities are and that it is a violation of the rules for her to assume another’s duties or expect help with her assigned task. The number of recreational reading books, periodicals and LP records in the music appreciation classification have greatly increased this year. 5362 books circulated during the 1958-59 school year. The loss of books was negligible. 52 Parties The Fall Mixer “Poh Rebmetpes” covered the red wall of the study hall as bashful freshman boys were snatched up by eager upperclass girls, and freshman girls were rushed by upperclass boys. Did this this leave the sophomores out? Fun was had by almost everyone. Homecoming This was, with room for reasonable doubt, the most popular dance of the year. All will agree that the hour between 11:30 and 12:30 was the climax. It was enjoyed thoroughly by the 4 couples that were still there. The decorations were nice. Christmas Dance The student council worked hard on the decorations for this dance, and came up with a theme with almost ethereal loveliness. The theme for the dance was “Crimson Crystals,” and a good time was had by ALL. Sweetheart Dance Bette Sherman, queen, and Mervin Swanson, king, reigned as the royal couple for the sweetheart dance. Bette was chosen as a result of her efforts in decorating and producing the prettiest valentine box. Mervin was chosen by his fellow EEC members. Farmer's Ball Without a doubt, the farmer’s dance was the best loved dance of the year. The school clothes and square dancing made the pleasant informality of the evening enjoyed by everyone. King was Mike Gregg of Knoxville, Donna Hazen’s date for the evening. Queen was Ann Lake. The Junior-Senior Prom The seniors were well pleased by the dance given for them by the juniors. The dinner, a smorgasbord was the best meal enjoyed at the banquet for many years. The program following the meal was a great success. Congratulations to the juniors for sponsoring such an enjoyable fete. 53 Girls’ Chorus and Ensembles FIRST ROW: S. Peterson, C. Fahnstrom, J. Chapman, S. Carlson, E. Holmes, S. King, S. Crouse, Miss Adams, R. Anderson, S. Clevenger, M. Trout, J. Allison, L. Ehler, P. Porter, J. Brandon. SECOND ROW: E. Reynolds, A. Krantz, C. Vande Walle, R. Milroy, R. Tye, D. Yeast, J. Kluse-man, R. Fisher, P. Goss, J. Hendricks J. Holmes, C. Lindsey, L. Dennis, G. Wagher, J. Leaf-green. THIRD ROW: B. Moore, D. Krantz, J.K. King, L. Andrews, C. Brown, L. Johnston, N. Bolin, A. Lake, L. Cathcart, C. Hurr, D. Jensen, C. Sornberger, J. Lindsey, C. McGaan, K. Knuckles, M. Asplund. FOURTH ROW: C. Mitchell, M. Rushing, J. Matteson, A. Robbins, B. Sherman, J. Milligan, C. Blacklidge, L. Elschlager, S. Libby, S. King, S. Bland, J. Marshall, M. Welch, J.K. King, S. Royer. FIFTH ROW: M. McKibben, E. Stuckey, R. Pugh, M. Trout, D. Olmsted, K. Simpson, N. Schott, P. McCracken, C. Smith, R. Seiler, D. Whiting, S. Schrauden-bach.B. Bland, A. McMaster, P. Newman. 54 Mixed Choir The Mixed Chorus this year was made up of fifty members chosen by Miss Adams. The Girls' Chorus, of eighty-three, had a successful year with appearances at both District and State Contests. Junior and Senior Ensembles and Boys’ Octet were selected and performed at several occasions throughout the year. A Christmas program was presented in December and the Spring Concert was given May 6. Both concerts were ably directed by Miss Adams. FIRST ROW, Left to Right; S. Peterson, E. Binno, D. Bjorling. J. Leafgreen, E. Holmes, S. Carlson, C. McGaan, J. Allison, D. Jensen. M. Trout. SECOND ROW: M. McKibben, S. Gehring, R. Tye, M. Trout. B. Moore, J. K. King, C. Brown, C. Smith. D. Whiting, A. Krantz, J. F. King, M. Asplund, D. Krantz. THIRD ROW: C. McMaster, D, Hildebrands, L. Jepson, D. Cain, G. Main, J. King, J. Clark, B. Duffy, J. Timmons, M. Wisgerhof, S. Andrews, L. Moore, T. Cederoth, L. Johnston, M. Rushing. DIRECTOR: Miss Adams. FOURTH ROW; A. McMaster, K. Simpson, P. Newman. D. Peacock, C. Duffy, E. Copeland, L. Carlson, J. Weedman, D. Roe, J. Rylander, R. Lundeen, S. McGill, C. Mitchell. Concert Band This year’s concert band, consisting of seventy-nine members, participated in many activities. This was the band’s first year in Class B, so they did well to bring home a second division at District Contest. The Marching Band also had a successful year under the leadership of Mr. DeVore. It provided half-time programs at all home football games and marched in the Memorial Day Celebration in Oneida. Band Ensembles G. Reynolds, R. Flack, R. Holmes, L. Johnstrom. C. Smith, J. King, D. Roe, B. Lundeen, D. Hildebrands. M. Wisgerhof, E. Binno, A. Lake, J. Holmes. A. McMaster, N. Schott, B. Moore, M. McKibben. R. Seiler, S. Schraudenbadi, A. Krantz, M. Rushing. A. Krantz, D. Krantz, C. Brown. 57 The Senior Class presents REST ASSURED' Mr. Morlock. Mrs. Morlock Mary .... Jessica . . . Mildred . . Joe Lanconi . Luigi Lanconi Martha .... Lucifer . . . Miss Akers . . George Plew . Mrs. Schmaltz Dr. Brown . . Mr. Black . . Jane .... Mrs. Frinck . ......Jim King . Connie McGaan . . . Sue Carlson . Joyce Chapman . Dianne Whiting . . Earl Copeland . . Dale Peacock Kathleen McGaan Phillip Henderson Marian McKibben . . . David Flack . . . Elaine Binno .... Bill Duffy . . Jim Williams . . Sandra Bland . . . Lolly Ehler Director: Mrs. Forrest McGaan 58 THE JUNIOR CLASS presents Books and Crooks Gerard.................... Irene Hamilton............ Arnold Q. Hamilton .... Larry Malone.............. Lindy Williams............ Goody Gulfhopper.......... Raymond The Prof Nichols Francis .................. P. Oliver Burkholder .... Mrs. Mildred Gunklock . . . Mrs. Margaret Blickle . . . Lt. Shaw.................. ....... Bob Lundeen ........Dixie Krantz . . . Max Wisgerhof .... Dick Holmes Janet and Janice King , . . . Katie Simpson .........?????????? , . . Jerry Sornberger ...........Duane Roe , . . Carolyn Mitchell .... Pat New man . . Charles Peterson Director: Mrs. Forrest McGaan 59 Homecoming With the theme Golden Gridiron , the day of October 3 got under way with the usual air of excitement. The morning schedule began with class meetings to vote for king and queen and their attendants. Then everyone resumed work on floats, putting the finishing touches on for the parade and judging of the afternoon. Evening came, with the Aledo Green Dragons defeating our Tigers 36-0. But as soon as the strains of Gordon Sunberg's band started at 9:30, the defeat of an hour before was forgotten. 60 The highlight of the dance was the crowning of King David Flack and Queen Sharon Libby. Athletics Our Coaches Teaching a class one minute, and being ready to go out on a field of combat with a winning team is hard for any human being, but our coaches, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Messmore, have done just that for many years. Mr. Messmore specializes in basketball and baseball with Mr. Adams backing him up. Mr. Adams does a good job with our football and track teams. When our team isn’t winning, we tend to criticize these men for doing what we consider an inadequate job. If we would only stop and realize their dual jobs as coaches and teachers, plus their obligations to their families and home, we would see what a tremendous amount of work this must take. These men must sit by and watch a team make a mistake over and over again, and try to correct it, and many times this mistake is repeated in a game. They must try to make a winning team out of the most impossible material, and keep up the spirit when that team loses. They must shut out the noise of the disgusted crowd, and do what they think is best, without prejudice or partiality. They must contend with the boys who don’t want to work, and with the “grandstanders.” They have a big job, and we shouldn’t lose sight of this fact. These are the coaches of ROVA High. They are doing their best, both as teachers and men. It us up to every student and athlete in ROVA High to make Mr. Adams and Mr. Messmore’s jobs as rewarding and satisfying as have been the rewards and satisfactions they have made possible to us. 63 MR. ADAMS MR. MESSMORE Football Rova 0 Alwood 38 Rova 13 Prophetstown 9 Rova 6 Alexis 31 Rova 0 Aldeo 36 Rova 0 Roseville 42 Rova 26 Corpus Christi 33 Rova 0 Knoxville 32 Rova 13 Abingdon 33 Although the season was not too successful recordwise, much experience was gained by underclassmen for the coming years. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: B. Fell, G. Pittard, S. Carr, M. Wisgerhof, D. Peacock, B. Anderson, J. Sornberger, D. Eiker, E. Copeland, L. Carlson, R. Vandewalle, B. Duffy, C. Fisher, R. Cottom, L. Clevenger, B. Wright, H. Selman, Assistant Coach Messmore. SECOND ROW: R. Lindsey, B. Fogle-song, C. Duffy, W. Swedeen, J. Rylander, G. Main, L. Sornberger, H. Bern, J. Hagerty, D. Hamilton, P. Wall, D. Carlson, Coach Adams. THIRD ROW: D. Tingleaf, Manager; B. Bennett, N. Dennis, L. Stodgel, B. Hickok, G. Hazen, J, Weedman, R. Rylander, C. Rylander, T. McMaster, R. Johnson, G. Darby, D. Cain. 64 ROVA Varsity 61 Basketball Corpus Christi 50 ROVA 53 AI wood 60 ROVA 67 Orion 61 ROVA 52 Galva 51 ROVA 51 Abingdon 47 ROVA 60 Roseville 48 ROVA 83 Williamsfield 57 ROVA 64 Galva 59 ROVA 76 Alexis 37 ROVA 69 Knoxville 58 ROVA 90 Yates City 58 ROVA 63 Aledo 43 ROVA 37 Warren 14 ROVA 68 Abingdon 60 ROVA 55 Corpus Christi 56 ROVA 66 Roseville 69 ROVA 80 Alexis 39 ROVA 64 Knoxville 58 ROVA 55 Alwood 59 ROVA 57 Aledo 37 TOURNAMENTS Galva Tournament ROVA 68 Bradford 50 ROVA 58 Princeville 61 ROVA 77 Knoxville 40 Third Place Knox County Tournament ROVA 67 Corpus Christi 50 ROVA 50 Abingdon 57 Second Place Regional Tournament ROVA 50 Knoxville 56 J. V. Basketball Rova 37 Corpus Christi 47 Rova 51 Yates City 43 Rova 39 Alwood 25 Rova 40 Aledo 38 Rova 56 Orion 57 Rova 46 Warren 26 Rova 41 Galva 39 Rova 48 Abingdon 51 Rova 44 Abingdon 43 Rova 46 Corpus Christi 41 Rova 42 Roseville 24 Rova 49 Roseville 41 Rova 56 Williamsfield 28 Rova 39 Alexis 29 Rova 57 Galva 37 Rova 29 Knoxville 36 Rova 51 Alexis 31 Rova 70 Alwood 39 Rova 39 Knoxville 31 Rova 34 Aledo 38 Knox County Tournament Rova 43 Williamsfield 35 Rova 45 Abingdon 52 Second Place T oumaments Alexis Tournament Rova 51 Williamsfield 40 Rova 42 Knoxville 40 Rova 44 Orion 61 Second Place Cheerleaders VARSITY -- FIRST ROW: J. Chapman, E, Holmes. SECOND ROW: J. King, M. Asplund, J. King. JUNIOR VARSITY -- FIRST ROW: S. Gehring, R. Milroy, D. Olmsted. FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS -- BOTTOM TO TOP: A. Krantz, B. Moore, D. Hazen. FIRST ROW: E. Holmes, J. Chapman. SECOND ROW: J. King, M. Asplund, J. King. JUNIOR VARSITY --D. Olmsted, R. Milroy, S. Gehring. LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Hazen, A. Krantz, B. Moore. 69 Baseball Another good year was turned in by the ROVA 9 as they successfully retained the District baseball crown. They lost out in Regional play to Galesburg. In regular season play victories were chalked up over Alwood twice, Orion, Galva, and Yates City. Defeats were met at the hands of Williamsfield twice and Knoxville. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: G. Pittard, R. Woodside, J. Sornberger, B. Rednour, D. Roe, J. Weedman, D. Eiker, M. Wisgerhof, Coach Messmore. SECOND ROW: J. Hagerty, B. Fogle-song, D. Flack, G. Kukuk, B. Flack, T. Cederoth, J. Stuckey. T. Johnson, T. McMaster. FIRST ROW: L. Holden, Manager; G. Darby, W. Girdler, B. German, M. McGaan, C. Ry-lander, R. Pople, S. Wagher, D. Hamilton, Manager. 70 Track This year’s track squad placed third in the Alexis Relays, fifth in the A. K. R.p and sixth in the Little Six Meet. Several dual meets were held during the season. Dual meets were held with Galva and Alwood, with a victory over Alwood and a loss to Galva. 72 Senior Salute Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet May 9 found many excited juniors and seniors attending the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet at the Hotel Kewanee. The theme for the evening was Deep Blue Fantasy and music was provided by the Interludes . A smorgasbord dinner was served and the banquet program was highlighted by the Junior talents. Senior Trip 76 77 Baccalaureate Processional and recessional by the ROVA High School Band. Invocation and Benediction by Rev. Thrall of Altona. Address by Rev. Atherton of Rio Music by ROVA Girls Chorus Commencement address by Mr. A. L. Knoblauch, President of Western Illinois State University. Music by ROVA Mixed Chorus. Award Winners American Legion Award Jim King Arion Award for Chorus Jim King TOP SIX HONOR STUDENTS — Elaine Binno, Jim King, Marion McKibben, Dale Peacock, Susie Peterson, Elaine Stuckey. Alumni SENIORS OF 1957 SENIORS OF 1958 Aden, Joyce—Mrs. Larry Nichols Joann Berry--Mrs. Bill Malcolm Andrews, John--Andrews Implement Binno, Don—Lee Implement Anderson, Suzanne-Mrs. Alvin Woodside Bjorling, Estelle—Mrs. Dale Sopher Berg, Larry--Brown Specialty Bloomfield, Peg—Mrs. Duane Magneson Bolin, Dale—Service Station, Galesburg Callender, Marjorie --A. I. C. Cash, Ronnie--Burlington Truck Lines Carlson, Nadine--Chicago Motor Club Hamilton, Virginia—Telephone Office Cox, Steve--Knox Hampton, Lela—Mrs. Ed Wislander Fahnstrom, Dale—U. of Illinois Holmes, Don--Pilot Linda Fogleson—Mrs. Bob Wicall Howerter, Jack — Goss, Jerry--Farming Jacobson, Don-- Gravit, Gilbert—Air Force Johnson, Carol--Fidelity Federal Jurr, Larry—Admiral Johnson, Dean--Westem University Ingle, Dick—Service Station Johnson, Gary--Illinois College Johnson, Foster—Wesleyan Johnston, Dale—Deceased Johnson, Larry—Bradley Johnston, Gail--Farming Kelly, Ruth Ann--Mrs. Harvey Turner Lawrence, Virginia--Secretary Larson, Dean—Meadow Gold Leighton, Steve--Air Force Lundeen, Gary—John Deere, Moline Lundeen, Harlan--Quad City Engineering Malcolm, Bill—Bulter’s McGaan, Lynn—Monmouth College McMaster, Mike—Farming Moore, Glenda--Illinois State Normal McKibben, Howard--Bradley Moore, Janice—Mrs. David Edwards Moriarity, Anne—St. Francis Miller, Doris--Ramey's Snappy Lunch Nelson, Jim—Augustana Morgan, Ned—Farming Nelson, Sue—Mis. Don Binno Peacock, Jim—Wesleyan Nelson, Suzanne—St. Lukes Ponder, Harvey—King Construction Olmsted, Jim—Western Pottorf, Dorene — Peterson, Dorothy—St. Res. Hosp. Pyles, Edna--Post Office Dept., Chicago Rednour, Helen--Woolworths Reynolds, Wilma--Mrs. John Hessler Reed, Jim MacMurray Roe, Judy—Illinois Wesleyan Richardson, Larry--Rio Hardware Rushing, David—Knox College Robbins, Phil—U. of Illinois Seiler, Virginia—U. of Illinois Royer, Gene--Carpenter Shaw, Harold--Western Schwarz, Wilma—Nursing, Cottage Sherman, Barbara—May Co. , Galesburg Phyllis Rushing—MacMurray Sloan, Arkelle—Air Force Seiler, Ann—St. Katherines Smith, Sandy—Mrs. Norman Bennett Shirley, Sarah—Mrs. Jack Moriarity Sopher, Dale—Admiral Simpson, Terry—Farming Sopher, Patsy—Mrs. Fred McDowell Smith, Jim—S. Illinois U. Stewart, Blair—Farming Snyder, Jim Service Station Strandberg, Neil—Gales Somberger, Sandy—Mrs. Jerry Tye Turner, Bill—Admiral Tingleaf, Dale—Bradley Tye, Jerry--Bradley University Wilson, Nancy—Gem City Woodside, Alvin--Carpenter Woodside, Norma—Oneida Cafe Yeast, Wendell—Implement Co. Young, Bonnie--Burlington Truck Co. Ziegler, Ruth--Bank of Galesburg 81 INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers (over Monulodureri look linden FACTORY HOME OFFICE Konsas City