Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

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SENIOR CLASS IN REVIEW Following is an account of an interview granted by the Seniors to the T. Fun Company over Station G O A L. Master of Ceremonies: What year did you enter Kindergarten? Seniors: Some of us entered the A. E. Woodward, others the W. W. Woodbury School in 1999. There we came under the supervision of Mrs. Lowry. M. C.: I'low long did you attend the separate schools? Srs.: For three years. We all entered the A. E. Woodward School for fourth grade but were divided into two classes. In Fifth grade we experi- enced the thrill of our first public performance in the operetta, When Toys Come to Life. M. C.: Did you participate in any special activ- ities in junior high? Srs.: In eighth grade we were responsiblelor cn Armistice Day Program at the theatre based on the theme of Liberty. Some of the members displayed theatrical talent in a Christmas play given at the high school entitled Why the Chimes Pang. M. C.: After such a good start, you must have had an exciting graduation. Srs.: The highlight of the occasion was the pre- sentation of the American Legion awards by Mr. Cain to Esther Middaugh and Russell Swenson. M. C.: Tell us something about your freshman yeof. Srs.: Lilce all freshmen classes, we roamed I8 dazedly about hunting for our classrooms. Most of the girls joined the G. A. A., and the boys toolc part in baslcetball and football, at least getting the chance to sit on the bench. Some of the more fortunate ones even had a chance to play. M. C.: And I suppose everything was in full swing during your scplfcmore year? Srs.: All of the girls were excited about the elec- tion of the first five girls to the Pep Club, each hop- ing to be one ofthe Iuclcy few. Some of the music- ally inclined members of our class played leading rolls in the operetta, The Fire Prince, while others sang in the chorus, At the time of the junior- senior prom, the girls in quaint southern fashion served at the banquet. M. C.: What were the highlights of your junior year? Srs.: We sponsored a dance and a mixer, two of the successful S. T. I-I. S. events of 1940-1941. Having accepted the challenge of the seniors for the annual hunt, we allowed them the privilege of being victorious. When it came time for us to purchase our class rings, the air vibrated with ex- citement. The dramatically inclined members of the class presented the overwhelming success, Everybody Worlcs But Father. Later with Beverly Eichelberger as our May Queen we sailed through the junior-senior prom on our never-to-be-forgotten Steamship. The climax of the evening came when

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SENIOR PROPHESY'fCantinued, Alvina Keenan is private secretary to the Speed- writer s Employment Agency. Eleanor Kessler is an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Diclc Lash is found storming the country with his mighty motor maniacs. June Lipp is serving as a hostess in the army camp of her hero. lla Marsh is the idol of Hinckley with his newest pair of roller slcates. 'Richard Martin commutes daily between Rlano and Sandwich holding down a jab pedoling bills. Kenneth Mottisan is an ace ofthe drums with the Collegians. Maxine McFarland is private secretary to Mr. Kose of John 84 Ollier Engraving Company. Robert Meilinger is operating a chain of super- service stations throughout the iddle West. Esther Middaugh is a loving farm wife who is never Road to a soul. John Montgomery is one of the Wizards Information Please. Cecile Morris is studying-at the Columbia Uni- versity on the future of man. ' Mae Munson is teaching. sewing in the home economics department ofS. . H. S. Laura Nelson is hostess on the airliner between Sheridan and Sandwich. anet Ogilvie is pianist for Phil Spitalney's AI -Girl Orchestra. Lloyd Olson is World's champion fly-weight boxer. Shirley Olson is a well-known teacher in the finer techniques of roller skating. lone O'Neill is the Florence Nightingale of 1950. Bernice Peterson is teaching the young maids of American howto blush. Ruth Richardson has become a registered nurse and is on a very important case. Arlene Riersan is a noted journalist. Kenneth Road has recently talcen over Einstein's position at Columbia University. Russell Swenson and William Road are prosper- ous owners of adjoining farms. Russell manages o balcery as a sideline. Elinore Russell is the prima donna of the Sond- wich Opera House. Robert Sebby is the owner ofa chain of grocery stores that threatens the A 84 R monopoly. Evelyn Smith is a co-manager ofa large trucking concern. John Striegel is a noted astrologist preparing the calendar for QOOO A.D. Keith Tattersall is a celebrated horse owner with the winner ofthe Hambletanian in his stable. Rani Thomas is lecturing on his recent invention of synthetic rubber. Herbert Vilmin is a salesman for the Curl-tite Hair Tonic. Shirley Wallcer is a noted author af the boalc Your Fears and How to Conquer Them. Stanley Werner is a physician of great renown. Peter White is a most reliable pilot for T.W.A. Doreen Wright is a celebrated beauty culturist in Chicago. Jeanettelzimmerman is the star ofnthe comedy production Love Em and Leave Em. 17

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SENIOR CLASS IN REVIEW CContinuedJ the crowd witnessed the ceremoniaI crowning of the May Queen. M. C.: And in what important events did you participate in your year of all years, your senior year? Srs.: In 1941-1942 the seniors issued the chal- Ienge for the annual hunt and were successful in out-smarting the juniors and upholding the class dignity. The senior girIs voted EIeanor Kessler recipient of the honorary D. A. I2. award. In Iceeping with the season ofthe year, the members of the class produced the pIay, Spring Fever. The annuoI senior picnic was the Iast social gathering of the entire cIass. The BaccaIaureate sermon was given by Rev. Congdon at the Federated Church on May 31. Class night was June 3, grad- uation, June 4. M. C.: With your high ideals and outstanding aI3iIity, you seniors wiII undoubtedly be returning here to Station G 0 A L quite IrequentIy. We wish you much happiness and success and hope that each of you wiII achieve your goaI in Iife. It seems Ionger, but it was only seven years ago that these boys guarded the crossings near the A. E. Wood- ward schooI. Twelve ofthe eighteen graduate this year, Five Ieft schooI or moved, and one, Albert Gauer, has passed on. 19