ROWVA High School - Rovan Yearbook (Oneida, IL)

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Seniors Visit Southland Bright and early June 1st, 38 seniors departed for Kirkwood Lodge on Osage Beach to swim, boat, and lounge in the sun. A visit to the Ozark Opry and an excursion on the lake were of added interest. Although rain dampened some enthusiastic plans, the last day dawned brightly. Ambitious seniors got up early, determined to enjoy every minute. Arriving home late on the night of June 3rd, the ’61 seniors were at the end of their high school days; it was then the time to look ahead. 26

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Standouts Most Talkative Relda Caulkins and Glenn Stevens Most Talented Sharon Royer and Ann McMaster Friendliest Sherrill Swanson and Sandra Gehring

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ABOVE--Glenn Stevens brought honor to himself and his school by winning the DeKalb Award and the FFA State Farmer Award. LEFT--Outstanding citizenship and service entitled Sherrill Swanson (left) and Sandra Gehring (right) to the American Legion and D.A.R. awards respectively. Top Seniors Win Awards Nine ROVA seniors were able to do themselves and their class proud by garnering awards in scholastics, citizenship. music and agriculture. In step with the current attempt to publicly recognize outstanding accomplishments, the ROVAN now wishes to openly congratulate these outstanding seniors and offer continued best wishes. RIGHT--Pictured here is Ann McMaster who has been honored by the ROVA musical department for her outstanding musical contributions to her school-Arion Award. On page 29 are pictured ROVA’s top six graduates as compiled according to grade averages in academic high school subjects. 27