Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

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Class of ’55 In 1942 our school days began. Our class was divided into two groups, A. E. Woodward and W. W. Woodbury. Kindergarten was great fun. Although we didn't appreciate our daily naps then, I am sure we would now. For graduation we did a big production of THE THREE LITTLE BEARS, with Pat Day as the Mama and Jerry Halford as the Papa. In first grade our routine was altered somewhat, for we now began to go to school all day. Kay Mall joined us. The next few years we all did our share of playing, fighting, and crying. Occasionally it became necessary for a few of us to be sent out in the hall or to the office for the butter paddle. In the second grade Sandy Legner and Sally Bark weren't very neat in art class; consequently, they had to stay after school and clean up their mess. In fourth grade Sanrs Lee joined us. In fifth grade our two classes joined, and we found ourselves making many new friends. Alice Nelson moved here from the neighboring town of Somonauk. Donnie Wallis proved to be quite a glamour boy in sixth grade and still is, as far as we know. Ruth Fox and Pat Casey moved here this year. Our Jr. High days were some of the happiest we've ever had. Many of us memorized the preamble to the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, as this was the penalty for chewing gum. In seventh grade Sandra Lee and Sandra Legner were fighting over a stick of gum, and Mr. Dummer made them put their noses through a ring on the blackboard. Was it worth it, girls? In eighth grade math class, Dick Bland was caught reading a book about a bear. Did you ever find the bear, Nitch? Helen Malone, Helen Gavic, Joanne Eriksson, Darrell Livingston, Butch Stahl, Roberta Hough, and Allen Engel became a part of our fast growing class. I am sure we all remember the little red motor scooter that Butch Stahl drove to school. I guess Butch is fond of red, for he traded in his scooter for a red and black Chevrolet which he now drives. Our eighth grade year ended with a picnic to Starved Rock and Graduation. Graduation was the end of our grade school days but just the beginning of four wonderful years of high school.

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Pat Day Sue Meilinger Pat Munson Joanne Eriksson Ted Beck T. V. TOT TIME Kay Mall 23

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Our freshman class, led by Bob Kegel, demonstrated their energy by having various money making projects to earn money for their class treasury. A Laurel and Hardy movie was shown ninth period, and popcorn and homemade fudge were sold at the door. Second prize was awarded to us for our clever float in the Homecoming Parade. The slogan was, Even Wee Babies Know Sandwich Can Win. Our class worked hard during the magazine sales and were able to start the fund for our class trip. We started to settle down our sophomore year and many of our classmates became active in sports, music, and other activities. Don Wallis took over the presidency. Again our class took second in the Homecoming Parade. We did a farce of Julius Caesar and a few vaudeville acts for the assembly program. Several bake sales were held during the year to earn money, and we also sold pennant stickers with Sandwich written on them. Thoughts of graduation grew nearer as we started our junior year. We found that our schedule was much busier, and our president, Helen Malone, and her assistants were kept busy planning the activities for the class. Highlighting our junior year were, the arrival of our class rings, a successful Jr.-Sr. Hunt, presentation of the play, Our Miss Brooks, the carnival, and of course, the main highlight, the Prom. The theme Dream was brought out very artistically with clouds, flowers, and a spring garden with a swing made of roses which served as the throne for Queen Helen Malone and King Butch Stahl. As seniors we elected the following to lead the class: Butch Stahl, President, Joanne Eriksson, Vice President, Helen Malone, Secretary, and Duane Smith, Treasurer. The juniors treated us to a party because they were unable to find us during the Jr.-Sr. Hunt. Other activities included a bake sale, a Bub Dance, The Homecoming Dance, and the magazine sales. The senior play, ALL IN THE FAMILY, brought out a lot of class talent. After our class trip to New Orleans in April, the class returned to school for the few remaining weeks until graduation. The Prom in May found us guests of the juniors. The two weeks after the Prom seemed to fly by. Before we knew it, we were recessing out of the auditorium to Pomp and Circumstance , our diplomas securely in our hands. Good luck! Class of ”55 .