Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1956 volume:

D,L Reflector 1956 I £e{ X yi - S}o utA4M PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF S tHtUuic6 'rtycy t Sandwich, Illinois ‘SuAOtC A 7H4XH t?£X-7Cc44« t For three years under your guidance we, the seniors of 1956, have learned to accept responsibility and to work together in the interests of the entire class. . .your never-ending enthusiasm, encouragement, and participation in all our activities.. .our ideal advisors, each with a sense of humor. . . tolerance. . . willingness to help. . fulfilling obligations. . . Not only are you invaluable to our school system, but you are assets to our community. . Through our respect and admiration for you, we are learning to meet the challenges of today and be prepared for those of tomorrow Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Giles, we dedicate this 1956 Reflector to vou. 2 'po'iecuwict Many things change year after year at S.T.H.S.. . . This year our new addition. . . guidance program new teachers and students. 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Not Pictured: Joseph Hartman. 10 BEN EADE Biology, General Science 38 years at S.T.H.S GLADYS GROSE Home Economics. Advisor of Junior Class and F.H.A. Third year at S.T.H.S. The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. — Anatole France 'pacuCty VIOLET LINDNER Latin Speech Latin Club Advisor Here seven years. THOMAS NEICE Band Instructor. . First year at S.T.H.S MARGARET LAPIERRE Vocal Music First year at S.T.H.S. HAROLD ERICKSON Boy’s P.E. Coach of Football, Track. Assistant in Basketball Drivers’ Training Civics, Economics. Advisor of Junior’s. Here three years. 11 THOMAS DAVIS Mathematics 22 years at S. T. H. S. RUTH KINNEY Librarian Typing Sandscript Advisor. English Second year at S. T. H. S. M ARY JOHNSON Spanish English Reflector Advisor Senior Class Advisor Third year at S. T. H.S. RICHARD GILES History. Basketball Coach Assistant Football and Track Senior Class Advisor. Third year at S. T. H. S. ROBERT CHRISTI AN General Science Chemistry Physics Sophomore Class Advisor . Second year at S. T. H. S. MARY ANN BAXTER English Freshmen Class Advisor . Play Director First year at S. T. H. S. 12 GLADYS BLOWERS Commerce Sophomore Advisor Con cessions Second year at S. T. H. S. DAVID GRAF Industrial Arts RiHeClub Advisor. oooooooo 00000000' fe0G00006 WILLIAM HANCOCK Agriculture F.A.A. Advisor Freshmen Advisor First year at S. T. H. S. HARRIET BLACK Girls P.E. Second year at S. T. H. S. t£e O tce DOROTHY ABRAHAM Office Secretary. VIRGINIA DALTON Health Coordinator. ELSIE M El LINGER Treasurer Secretary to Mr. Fullmer. s4%ouhcC t£e eulcCcKf . . . Ok t£e 'Seeded . . . Elmer Remsnyder, Gaylon Lyons. Kale George Hallstrom, Edward Canham, Chester Wright. Russell Klotz. Hough, not pictured. .. . 0£ t6e 4tudeKt , tde atudeKt . fan t£c atudeut . .. Student (TounctC Seated: B. Larson; S. Larson; M. Eriksson; M. Walker, Vice-President; P. Chamness, Advisor; D. McQuown; B. Ferden; D. VanWinkle; P. Kuppler. Standing: G. Lindner; R. Fritsch; R. Marsh. Secre tary-treasurer. Not Pictured: H. Olson, President. CORALEE MAE PHILLIPS President Journalistic, a Confidante Class Vice-Pres. 2; Freshmen Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Sextet 1.2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 2.3,4; Music Contest 1, 2,3,4; Speech Contest 1.2,3.4; Reflector; Class Ed. 1,4; Activities Ed. 2; Ass’t Ed. 3; Sandscript 3,4; Ass’t Ed. 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Treas. 3; Latin Club 1.2,3,4; Vice-Pres. 1; Pres. 2; G.A.A. 1,2.4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. SONJA LINNEA ALLISON Treasurer Reserved, Poised G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pari. 3; Latin Club 2,3,4; Prom Court 3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Jr. Play; Pep Club 4; Sandscript Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 2.3,4; Girls’ Chorus 3,4; Sr. Play. Transf. from Genoa 3. SettioKi PAMALA ANN PRESTEGAARD Secretary Sentimental, Forgetful ('lass Sec’y 3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 2,3.4; Freshmen Chorus; Sextet 1,2,3,4; Speech Contest 3,4; Music Contest 1.2,3,4; Rifle Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Prom Court 3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. MARY ELLEN WALKER Perseverant. Intelligent Student Council 1,2,3.4; Sec'y 3; Vice-President 4; Band 1,2.3,4; Freshmen Chorus; Girls’ Chorus 2,3.4; Mixed Chorus 2.3,4; Speech Contest 2; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club 2,3.4; Sec’y 3; Pep Club 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Debate 1; Sr. Play. PHYLLIS MAY KUPPLER Vice-President Cheerful. Pleasant Class Vice-President 1; Freshmen Chorus; Mixed Chorus 3.4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Speech Contest 2,4; Pep Club 2.3.4; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 4; Li brary Staff 4. CAROL LYNN JOHNSON Tender-hearted, Trusting Girls’ Chorus 2,3,4; Freshmen Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Speech Contest 1; Jr. Play; Rifle Club 2; Pep Club 3; G.A.A. 1.4; F.H.A. 4; Reflector Staff; Class Editor 2,3; Editor-in-Chief 4. GERALD KERN GROSE Persuasive, Musical Class Treasurer 1; Class President 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Octet 3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; State Music Contest 1,3; All-State Band 2,3; F.F.A. 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,3; Jr. Play; Prom Court 3,4. DONALD JACKSON MORRIS Skeptical, a Bookworm Football 1.2,3,4; Basketball Mgr. 3. S tcom ROGER ALVIN PIERSON Well-dressed, Moody Mixed Chorus 3,4; Boys Chorus 3,4; Reflector Staff 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Prom Court 3,4; Sr. Play. JAMES ARTHUR MARTIN Relaxed, Loyal Class Treasurer 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Boys Chorus 4; Rifle Club 1,2,3,4; Exec. Off. 3; President 4; Football 1.2, 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Prom Court 3,4; Jr. Play; Homecoming Court 3,4; King 4; Prom Court 3,4; Sr. Play. DARRELL LYNN WESSON Mannerly, Self-confident Reflector Staff 1,2,3; Business Mgr. 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Home-coming Court 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. JAMES PAUL BEALE Slow, Deliberate Latin Club 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3.4; Track 1,2. Settavm JOHN PETER ABENS Energetic, Smiling Rifle Club 2; Basketball 1.2,4; Football 1.2.3.4; Baseball 2,4; Track 1,2.3,4. RONELVA LEAH SCHIRADELLY Meek. Mild Band 1,2; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1,2,4. RICHARD ALLEN BARK Stolid, Wise Mixed Chorus 3,4; Boys’ Chorus 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Sec’y. 3; Vice-Pres. 4; Sr. Play. LAREEN ANNETTE VICKERY Dimples, Moderate Booster Staff 1; F.H.A. 1,2; Pep Club 3, Girls’ Chorus 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Speech Contest 3; Music Contest 1,2, 3,4; Prom Court 3,4. Trans, from Big Rock 3. LARRY ROBERT JACKSON Popular, Witty Rifle Club 1,2,3,4; President 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Prom Court 3,4; Homecoming Court 4. JOANNE B ZIMMERLEIN Brisk, Certain Band 1,2,3,4; Freshmen Chorus; Girls’ Chorus 2,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Speech Contest 2; Music Contest 2,3,4; Rifle Club 2; Pep Club 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Jr. ROGER L. HOLBO Shrewd, Stocky Basketball Mgr. 1,2,3; Football Mgr. 1,2; Track Mgr. 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Jr. Plav. PATRICIA ANN LEIFHEIT Flighty, Glamorous Freshmen Chorus; Girls’ Chorus 2.3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Sandscript Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Sec’y. 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A.4; Homecoming Queen 3. S ttOKl SALLY SUE SCENT Willing, Individualistic Mixed Chorus 4; Sandscript Staff 4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 4; Library Staff 3. I v RONALD EDWARD FERDEN Athletic, Handsome Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; Boys’ Chorus 1,3, 4; Music Contest 1,4; Mixed Octet 1,4; Band 1,2,3,4; President 4; Rifle Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2.3.4; Track 1; Baseball 1,2; Homecoming Court 4; Sr. Play. DAVID EDWARD MALL Impish, Impulsive Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2. DIANE LUCILLE LEGNER Unselfish, Curious Student Council 1; Class Pres. 2; Vice-Pres. 3; Band 1,2,3; Freshmen Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 2, 3,4; Sextet 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2, 3,4; Rifle Club 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Sec’y. 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Jr. Play; Prom Queen; Homecoming Court 3,4; Sr. Play; G.A.A. 1,2.4. PHYLLIS MAE MARTIN Jolly, Changeable Freshmen Chorus; Girls Chorus 2,3,4; Reflector Staff 4; Pep Club 4; G. A.A. 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Vice-President 4; Latin Club 4; Sr. Play; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4. JOHN FRANK FAIRCLOUGH A good sport, Happy Sandscript 3; Track 1,2. Se U n CLARABELLE JEANNETTE WALKER Patient, Diplomatic Freshmen Chorus, Girls’ Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Speech Contest 2,3,4; Sandscript Staff 2; Library Staff 2,3.4. TOM PATRICK FRANCIS Long-spun, Clownish Jr. Play. JANICE KAY HAGAR Accurate, Humorous Sandscript Staff 4; Pep Club 4; G.A.A. 1,2,4; Sec’y. 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff 3; Debate 1. ■ THOMAS LEE SHEIDECKER Accommodating, Enthusiastic Student Council 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Speech Contest 2,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Boys’ Chorus 3,4; Sandscript Staff 2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. Senior JOSEPH EARL BEARDSLEY Muscular, Quiet Reflector 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4 LINDA LOU ANDERSON Active, Naive Freshmen Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2,3, 4; Sextet 1,2,3,4; Girls Chorus 2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Sandscript Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; President 4; G.A.A. 1,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Prom Court 3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Sr. Play. DELANE LEONARD GOEBEL Honest, Conscientious Transf. from Newton High School 3. ANITA MARIE ANDERSON Independent, Frank Freshmen Chorus 1; Girls’ Chorus 2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Pep Club 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Sec’y. 3; President 4. y DAVID FRANKLIN ALLEN Animated, Tall Boys’ Chorus 4; Sandscript Staff 3; Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2. NANCY JANE COLLIFLOWER Dependable, Prompt Freshmen Chorus; Girls’ Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Reflector Staff 2,3,4; Sandscript Staff 4; Rifle Club 2,3; Pep Club 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Library’ Staff 3,4; Sr. Play. Se tavt JOHN WILBERT CARLS Agile, Wholesome Latin Club 1,2; Football 1.2,4; Track 1,3,4. PATRICIA LOUISE JOHNSON Demure, Dramatic Class Sec’y. 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 2,3,4; Sextet 2; Mixed Ensemble 3,4; Music Contest 2,3,4; Speech Contest 2,3,4; Reflector Staff 4; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 2,3; Jr. Play; Homecoming Court 3; Sr. Play. CHARLES WILLIAM MALL, JR. Thrifty, Clean-Cut Football 1,2.3.4; Basketball 2,3,4. JOHN CHAUNCEY BARBER. Ill Different, Sensitive Band 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club 4; F.F.A. 3.4; Football Mgr. 3,4. Transf. from Aurora 3. SPENCER HAROLD OLSON Responsible, Interesting Class President 1; Student Council 2,3, 4; Vice-President 3; President 4; Prom King 3,4; Football 1,2,3; Homecoming Court 3; Speech Contest 3; Jr. Play; Boys’State; Track 1,3. CAROL LYNN PLOGER Slender, Agreeable Freshmen Chorus; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. CAROL JOYCE ODDSON Solemn, Excitable G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 ANDREW LIEPINS Rugged, Good-natured Reflector Staff 2; Rifle Club 1,2,3; Football 1,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. Se ti Ki NORMAN SEYMOUR POTTER Mechanical, Clever F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; President 3; Rifle Club 1; Track 1,2,3,4. t JACQUELINE RAE GRISWOLD Friendly, Competent Class Treasurer 2; Band 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Freshmen Chorus; Girls’ Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Ensemble 3,4; Music Contest 3; Reflector Staff 4; Art Editor 4; Sandscript Staff 2; Editor-in-Chief 2; Rifle Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Treasurer 4; G.A.A. 1; Girls’ State; Jr. Play; Debate 1. NELIEN STEWART MILLER Lackadaisical, Son-committal F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Reporter 3. RICHARD DEAN WALSETH Arrogant, Amusing Track 2; Baseball 2; Football 3,4; Reflector Staff 2. DUANE S. CORD Unperturbed, a Chuckler Football 1,3; Track 1,2; Mixed Chorus 4; Rifle Club 1,2. RICHARD ALAN LETT Mischievous, Restless Football 1,3; Basketball 1,3; Track 1; Kemper 2; Mixed Chorus 4; Boys’ Chorus 4. Se U4M4 ARTHUR FREDRIC HOTOPP Talkative, a Day-dreamer Band 1,2,3; Music Contest 1,2,3; Football 1; Mgr. 2; Basketball 1; Mgr. 2; Baseball 2. 24 I DON FREDRICK HARDEKOPF Adaptable. Easy-going Football 3,4. MARVIN ALBERT DANNEWITZ Business-like, Searching Speech Contest 2. who ranked at the top scholastical ly? who were cheerleaders? who lead organizations this year? Do- efou %eme t6c'i wt 4€hco 4 . . . who participated in music contests? who attended Girls’ State and who took part in speech contests? Boys’ State? 25 fluttCOKl Freshman and Sophomore years. . . hayrides. . .scavenger hunt. . .class parties. . class picnics at Lake Geneva. One of the first thrills of Junior year. . . class rings. . . More thrills. . Diane Van Winkle Homecoming Queen Iris Olson . . court One fall Saturday Junior carwash . won Junior-Senior Hunt . . November. . Junior Play. . Clementine”, after school nights. . sold candy. . Christmas. Turkey Raffle Basketball. . Junior coat check. . concessions. January. . after game dance. . Charlie Goodman’s orchestra. February. . Carnival. . gay and colorful. . .variety show. Bub Dance. . Chile Supper. . Prom. . work . fun. . . banquet romantic music. . .crowning of king and queen. . memories! Advisors. . Mrs. Grose and Mr. Erickson. Iris Olson and Marilyn Voga. . Cheerleaders. Representatives in football. Jim Anderson, Harlon Gavic, Micky King, Bob Kluth. Bob Marsh. Bill Reinhart, Walter Rud. In basketball. . Jim Anderson, Bob Marsh, Howard Stahl. Margaret Seitzinger Junior-Senior Sextet. Daily routine. . not to be forgotten . . . typing. . did you get less than five errors?, shorthand . got to pass that take. . . history. Junior memories. . . held dear. . . good times. . . busy hours. . . We hope. . Senior memories. . more gay days. . fond farewells. J. Anderson D. Van Winkle C. Turner President Vice-President Secretary Anita Tuttle M. Eriksson R. Marsh D. Abens P. Beale K. Berge Treasurer Student Council Student Council 26 C. Brower C. Cristopherson H. Gavic L. Grandgeorge P. Haag S. Hanson L Hardekopf T. Holley D. Houghtby E. Hyatt A. Johnson M. Johnson A. Knights J. Leonard N. Lobdell J. Lockman R. Morel 27 B. Nelson P. Niles D. Oddson I. Olson I. Otto B. Ovitt 28 T. Tvrdik R. Vermeland M. Voga R. Voga E. Weber Clementine Kelly . . . fifteen year old tomboy. . would rather play football than grow up and act her age. . .She is the Mayor’s daughter. . . her action’s don’t help her father’s political career. Last act. her ways change—quite a bit! Clementine Kelly Anita Tuttle Mary Kelly, her mother.................... Marlene Eriksson Bertha, the housekeeper...............Carol Christopherson Abe Carter, the handyman Pete Niles Hank Matthews, Clem's pal Bob Marsh Pete, a ladies' man Kirk Berge Tubby, who has hay fever Bob Kluth Cathy, who has discovered boys Diane Van Winkle Jane Ann, a little gossip Carol Swenson Ann McNeil, a speech teacher Ruth Morel Miss Prunella Pringle Marilyn Voga 29 S yfr6o Pt e K. Ahens D. Abraham B. Anthenat D. Baker J. Bark J. Bernhardt K. Bland R. Boitel) J. Brooks B. Brown G. Casner J. Castelli R. Cortright P. Cox B. Cunz K. DeGroot B. Donaldson D. Gelsthorpe D. Griswold J. Griswold P. Halford G. Hanson L. Harrington D. Hupach R. Kitner 30 E. Knights J. Knox J. Kuppler Y. Lundstrom N. Luther R. Mall P. McCaslin C. Miller B. Morris B. Murphy T. Naylon D. Nugent N. Otto P. Pierson J. Reynolds J. Rogers F. Stahl L. Stahl C. Brae D. Tuttle J. Vreeland R. Walker D. W'eber K Widow L. Wilkening 31 D. Potter B. Ferden J. Phelper J. Allen G. Lindner D. McQuown President V. President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Student Council At the start of our Sophomore year, we numbered 66 . . . but we lost several members of our class throughout the year. We elected our officers. . . President, David Potter. . .Vice-President, Barbara Ferden . Secretary, Judy Phelper. . Treasurer, Judy Allen. . Student Council Representatives, Diane McQuown and Geoge Lindner. The activities of our class were a going away party for Bill Hubert. . a come-as-you-are party . . a class picnic... a benefit show. . . second place on our homecoming float. Our class was well represented in football . George Lindner, David Potter, Tom Naylon, La-Verne Wilkening, Ronald Brown, Bill Cunz, Kenneth Bland, David Gelsthorpe, Delbert Weber, Bill Hubert, Terry Tremper, Jim Bernhardt, David Tuttle, and Gerald Casner. Those who played basketball were Douglas Abraham, George Lindner, LaVerne Wilkening, Gerald Casner, Jim Bernhart, and Bill Cunz. We ended the year by choosing our class rings. We are all looking forward to our coming year. Here comes Santa Claus! Get that rebound! Leaving her tracks behind. 32 'lea unen Our Junior High days filled with fun . .champion basketball team in 7th and 8th. . . cheerleaders. Carol Wilkening. Juanita Morris. . Sandy Powless. . Bonny Larson. . dancing class. . Hobo Dav. . . Graduation, dance afterwards. Sharon I arson . Bob Fritsch American Legion Awards. Then we were freshmen 73 altogether, advisors. . . Mrs. Baxter Mr. Hancock .class officers Wen dyS mith, president Bonny Larson, vice-president. Jim Gord, secretary Jon Eriksson, treasurer Sharon Larson Bob Fritsch, student council representatives. . .cheerleaders. . Sandy Helin. . Juanita Morris. Quite a few of boys went out for football . . Chuck Naylon . Bill Casner. . . Roger Roche . Bob Fritsch Jerry Smith Lee Fullmer Henry Werner . Wendy Smith Don Bark David Livingston. , Dennis Renner Tom Casner John Flynn Jon Eriksson Mickey Cronin Andy Schleutker. . . Jim Gord Jim Rvburn . Mart Grose. Others went out for basketball Bill Anderson. Jim Rvburn . . Wendy Smith Chuck Navlon Ed Johnson . Dave Livingston . . . Mart'Grose. Money making projects. . magazines, bakesale. S. Larson W. Anderson N. Anderson C. Bach D. Bark E. Beale Student Council P. Beams G. Beardsley N. Brand W. Casner T. Casner M. Cronin 3.3 K. Hupach D. Jacobs P. Jent C. Johnson K.Johnson C. Kitner P. Knights K. Kuppler W. Lewis D. Livingston L. Lock man C. McFarland W. Gifford M. Grose S. Helin J. Hubbard J. Espeland C. Ferris J. Flynn L. Fullmer J. Meade D. Miller T. Miyler J. Morris S4 M. Murphy C. Naylon J. Niles H. Johnson Not Pictured G. Ovitt T. Page J. Peterson S. Powless D. Renner L. Reynolds R. Roche D. Rolls rrs v Q J. Rybum A. Schleutker G. Schreiner R. Schubach L. Scott J. Smith S. Stahl K. Stillman G. Swenson J. Teal E. Titzel J. Wagner S. Worsley B. Wright R. Wright P. Zavoral B. W'eiss H. Werner R. Wickens C. Wilkening 35 Editor in Chief . . . . . . . . Carol Johnson Assistant Editor Marlene Friksson Senior Editor Coral ee Phillips Junior Editor Carol Swenson Sophomore Editor Judy Rogers Freshman Editor Kay Stillman Sports Editor Joe Beardsley Art Editor Jackie Griswold Calendar Editor Pat Johnson Business Manager . . . Lynn Wesson Ass't Business Mgr. Bill Reinhart Advertising Staff Roger Pierson Diane McQuown, Pat Francis, Michael King SA LES A ND CIRCE LA TION ST A FF Seniors Nancy Colliflower. James Martin Juniors Donna Oddson, Howard Stahl Sophomores Joan Bark, David Potter Freshmen Judy Peterson, Glenn Swenson Typists Linda Anderson. Phyllis Martin Editor-in-Chief . Carol Johnson Business Manager Lynn Wesson Seated: B. Ovitt, J. Teal, P. Pierson, S. Allison, J. Knox, S. Scent, C. Turner, J. Hagar, P. Leifheit, C. Phillips, R. Cortright, N. Colliflower, J. Rogers. Standing: R. Kinney, advisor; K. Berge; C. Christopherson, Editor; L. Anderson. SastcC C'Ufrt C. Christopherson. C. Walker, R. Cortright, I. Otto, N. Colliflower, P. Pierson, A. Tuttle, B. Kegel. M. Voga, P. Kuppler. E. Trout, R. Kinney, advisor. Each period one or more girls are on duty in the new library. . . checking out books and magazines . giving help to students who need it . . . arranging books . . keeping the shelves and books dusted . all under the supervision of Miss Kinney. 37 Advisor. . Mrs. Lindner. . .October, Variety Show. . Queen Coralee” sells the most tickets. . . packed auditorium resounds with applause. . Initiation . .slaves. . lugging books all day . . reading tombstones at night Bake sale Monthly meetings . . Educational programs. 864,000 grand finale . May, long awaited Chicago trip. . Teahouse of the August Moon. . .court and jail Museum of Natural History. Treasurer Vice-President Secretary President Waldon Lewis Judy Rogers Carol Bach George Lindner Once a week. Rifle Club meets in gym Advisor, Mr. Graf Learn to shoot in four positions. Enter in competition with other clubs. . . Learn good sportsmanship . marksmanship. . . Sportsman’s Club gives trophy to highest boy, girl marksmen annually. . . Rifle Club sponsored Bub Dance. 4 4 4 $ $ 39 Future Farmers in Kansas City Nelien Miller Outstanding senior in Ag. R. Bark. H. Stahl, L. Stahl Grain judging team. 'patu'ie s4ck Uc z Attended International Livestock Show in Chicago. Thirteen members to National F. F. A. Convention in Kansas City Grain judging team. Bought popcorn machine and sold popcorn at basketball games. . Nelien Miller received DeKalb Agricultural award for being the outstanding senior boy in Ag. Advisor. Mr. Hancock. Sealed. Fred Stahl. Reporter-. LaVerne Wilkening. 7Veaj.; Walter Rud, Sentinel: Peter Niles. Pres.-. Richard Bark, Vice-Pres.: Howard Stahl. Sec'y. CROP mu 40 octane 'fty wte t 6en6 i s4 Hesuca Initiation, first activity of the year. . . Next was the Football Party. . . invited all the football boys. . Our Christmas Party, at which we had a grab bag and refreshments January 9, an F.H.A. and F.F.A. Square Dance. Our Style Show many girls modeled the garments they made. . Parent-Daughter Banquet . For our closing party, we went roller skating Officers Dorothy Abens, President. Iris Olson. Vice-President. . Adele Knights, Sec’y. Etta Weber, Treasurer. -tl OftiCVlA First rou: Treasurer. Marilyn Voga; President. Anita Anderson; Vice-President. Phyllis Martin; Secretary. Janice Hagar. 'Get it over the net!' s4660C06ltC0 t. Ten girls initiated into G.A.A. in the fall. Miss Black, advisor. Homecoming float took first Basketball tournament held in January . . Pauline McCaslin's team won first entitling them to a spaghetti supper furnished by the losers Club sponsored dance featuring Floyd’s Rhythmaires, splitting half the profit with the polio fund... In the spring, members plunged eagerly into America’s favorite sport, baseball”. Strike three, you’re out!” 42 “Pefr Honorary club-member system dropped permitting all girls, with the exception of freshmen, to join Because of the strict rules of the club, membership decreased through the year. Many compliments from other schools on our loyal cheering section Pep assemblies, skits, and new cheers to promote spirit. Front rou: Third from left. President. Linda Anderson: second from right. Secretary. Pat Leifheit: Treasurer. Jackie Griswold, at far right. Diane McQuown, Linda Anderson, Judy Griswold, Sandra Helin. Juanita Morris, Iris Olson, Diane Legner. Marilyn Voga. Standing: D. Morris. W. Rud. M. King, L. Wilkening, J. Anderson. C. Lindner, B. Marsh, D. Allen, A. Leipins, J. Carls, B. Kluth. B. Cunz. D. Hardekopf, R. Brown, J. Casner, D. Pot- ter. Kneeling: L. Wesson, J. Martin, C. Mall, H. Gavic, J. Beardsley, J. Abens, R. Ferden, Coach Erickson, L. Jackson, B. Reinhart, J. Beale. R Walseth. poot zCC Third place in the conference . . . Team made up mainly of seniors. First winning SCORES YARDS GAINED season in four years. . Best line in the con- Sandwich Opponents Sandwich Opponents ference . . . No one outstanding player. . . 0 Marengo 6 72 106 Had teamwork. 7 Yorkville 0 167 78 6 Earlville 0 178 63 0 Marseilles 13 217 170 TOUCHDOWNS 7 Plano 0 141 142 J. Abens 2 6 Oswego 24 103 321 H. Gavic 2 13 Plainfield 0 158 81 R. W alseth 1 15 Plano 0 228 70 R. Marsh 1 R. Ferden 1 A. Leipins 1 Jim Beale, Senior Tackle Biggest man on team; made second all conference team Bill Reinhart, Junior Guard A hard man to go through Larry Jackson, Senior Center A good defensive linebacker. He never gives up. 44 Dick Walseth, Senior End Good all-around end Reliable, and determined to win 0MSi tKen a+ui Se ti r4 fS Andrew Liepins Dave Allen Bob Marsh Don Morris John Carls Don Hardekopf Coach Erickson Cub Mall, Senior Guard Lots of fight, desire to win Lynn Wesson, Senior End On varsity three years Second all conference team. Joe Beardsley, Senior Fullback Injured during first of season Co-Captain John Abens. Senior Halfback Most valuable player Smallest man on team Harlon Gavic, Junior Halfback Good defensive halfback Leading scorer Ron Ferden, Senior Quarterback Good passer Second All-Conference Team Jim Martin, Senior Tackle Co-Captain—dependable Good leader 45 Kneeling: C. Naylon. B. Casner, R. Roche, D. Weber. J. Smith, D. Potter, D. Bark. B. Fritsch, J. Eriksson. L. Fullmer, D. Livingston, H. Werner, J. Flynn, W. Smith, D. Renner, K. Bland, T. Naylon, J. Casner, T. Casner, B. Cunz. Standing: Coach Giles, A. Schleuker, J. Cord, R. Brown, J. Ryburn, J. Bernhardt. M Cronin. M. Grose, L. Wilkening. G. Lindner, not pictured G. Beardsley. S Team 0 S Team 7 Yorkville 0 6 Oswego 14 7 Earlv ilie 7 31 Plano 12 13 Marseilles 0 51 Plainfield 0 7ccutt Managers: J. Barber, S. Hanson, H. Olson. R. Wright. Coach Giles Great way to end our fall days. . The memorable parade . Triumphant game over Plano topped by a successful homecoming dance. Busy preparation for the anticipated event. . . Nancy’s familiar convert carrying the court for the last time. Determined sophomores putting the finishing touches on their float . Eager freshmen trying their hand winning third . Happy Rifle Club members riding in style . Spinetingling Pow Wow. Preceding night. . . Enthusiastic cheering of loyal followers . . . Cheerleaders lead us on . . . Sentimental moments set off by lighting of the bonfire. Heading the parade are our S. T. H. S. baton twirl ers and band . We’ll win with flying colors, the victorious float of the seniors. . MowYm Down and that we did. Gleeful sophomores placed second in class float division . . . Freshmen about to experience thrill of being in the parade. Juniors exhibit their float and . . .G.A.A. receives first in club floats. . . Latin club claims second place. Finished product of the F.H.A. What’s a parade without a calliope. . A bit of a circus atmosphere Music makers from A. E. Woodward Future Indians of S. T. H. S. ... Lion’s Club rounding a corner well-worn by parades. . .Good old P. T. A. we can depend on them to enter a cute float The smiling faces of the Jr. High cheerleaders riding their entry Pep Club’s slogan expresses their true loyalty to the team My, what vicious” F. F. A. boys. . . And that concludes a most successful Homecoming parade. Roses for the queen ? t76ee 2.uee t Dcei te. . . King and Queen dance to soft music Successful evening. . The coronation. . Seniors dropped penny voting campaign . Juniors voted for five candidates from their class. . Seniors, five from their class. . . Varsity football team selected court from nominees. . . Girls on the court chose King and his court. . King Jim Martin, Queen Diane VanWin-kel. Court; Iris Olson, Joe Beardsley, Linda Anderson, Ron Ferden, Sonja Allison, Lynn Wesson, Diane Leg-ner, Larry Jackson . . Fletcher Butler, big-name band from the Windy City, furnished hot and cool music well accepted by Jazz-lovers. . . Coronation long to be remembered by young and old. 50 'Ti tvttesi If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind? —Shelley SENIOR SQUAD 30 Ronnie Ferden 33 Jim Beale 31 Dave Allen 25 Cub Mall 21 Dave Mall —SofiAotu ie B. Anderson, G. Linder. L. Wilkening. J. Rybum, J. Casner, W. Smith, C. Naylon. E. Johnson. D. Tuttle, B. Cunz, J. Bernhardt. D. Livingston, M. Grose, D. Abraham, H. Stahl, COACHES; D. Giles, H. Erickson. 52 VARSITY FRESH. SOPH 55-58 Oswego 44 39 54-68 Waterman 4847 46-32 Yorkville 66-68 22-28 Leland 5549 37-44 Plano 54-51 36-35 Somonank 4954 36-55 •Shabbona 69-85 48-38 •Hinckley 63-73 3544 Plano 50-62 5440 •Leland 65-86 32-12 Paw Paw 102-55 3345 •Somonauk 58-65 31-36 Big Rock 60-68 49-61 Newark 54-80 49-61 Oswego 58-62 37-53 ( Serena 55-78 3245 •Earlville 44-87 29-61 Oswego 58-62 37-53 Serena 55-78 32-38 Plainfield 59-66 5149 •Paw Paw 88-54 49-54 Shabbona 55-58 Little Ten Tournament 59 Serena 76 Regional Tournament 37 Streator 59 'VasiAity 7ecun Kneeling: D. Mall, L. Wilkening, R. Ferden, J. Casner, J. Anderson. Standing: B. Marsh, C. Mall, D. Allen, G. Lindner, D. Abraham. J. Beale. Highest score in school’s record Dave Allen most valuable player award Four sophomores made varsity team Fresh-Soph second in Little Ten Tournament Team should improve next year It was better than the record showed. 53 Real Cool! Christmas Cheer Winter Whirl Snow Scene t£e (tyu4t nei4 . . . Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, from all of us to all of you. May your future be blessed with happiness and prosperity in everything you do.” r 4 s4(l Stan. tftnCa OUTSTANDING PLA YERS—Standing: D. Van Winkle, D. Legner, L. Anderson. C. Phillips, A. Anderson, J. Zimmerlein. B. Ferden, C. Wilkening, J. Brooks, P. Leifheit. P. Johnson. CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Standing: N. Luther. B. Kinchner, P. Johnson, J. Zimmerlein, B. Ovitt, S. Allison, M Walker, C. Phillips, D. Legner. BADMINTON W INNERS Standing: D Legner and C. Phillips, First place. Kneeling: P. Halford and E. Trout, Second place. 55 fJuuiox (PtvuUvaC Laughing crowds confetti flying. . .our two crazy clowns. . . the kissing booth . . . the jail . . . telegrams . . variety show. . . and the finale . . Bub and His Boys. Standing: Clarabelle Walker. Joyce Kuppler, Tom Scheidecker, Dawn Nugent. Seated: Pam Prestegaard, Coralec Phillips. Judy Rogers. Pat Johnson. Sfceec l, t£e Joyce Kuppler serious reading placed third in district contest sixth in sectional. Mrs. Lindner, coach: Mrs. Johnson. Miss Kinney, Mrs. Baxter, assistants. 57 I'm ihe Ghost of the Future s4t tietic ‘Sanquet Boys vs. Girls Annual banquet to honor all sportsApril 9th sponsored by Rotary Club. . Left to right; Coach Harold Erickson, football and track, asst, in basketball; Donald Ogilvie, Rotarian, who presented Most Valuable Football Player Trophy of 1956 to John Abens, holding the trophy; guest speaker. Dr. Wm. Healy, basketball coach at Northern Illinois. David Allen. Most Valuable Basketball Player for second year; Frederick Lindner, Rotarian, who presented basketball trophy; and Dick Giles, coach of basketball, ass’t. in football and track. Sweet spring, full of sweet days. — Herbert yw ,c$ CLARINET QUARTET J. Griswold. P. Pierson. J. Lindner. A. Johnson. SHEET SWINGERS First row: D. Houghtby, M. Grose, P. Hutter, B. Carter, B. Fcrden. Second row: R. Cortright, P. Johnson, G. Lindner. T. Neice, G. Grose, M. Walker. L. Fullmer, and F. Stahl. DIXIELAND COMBO R. Courtright, M. Grose, T. Neice, J. Gord, F. Stahl, and G. Grose. TROMBONE QUARTET Lee Fullmer, Jerry Grose, Jim W'alker, Mary Walker. CLARINET DUET W. Lewis and J. Gord fiO The Band 0? Oe s4ie rHES. T. H. S. INDIAN MAIDENS Diane Van Winkle, Judy Phelper, Betty Kinchner. This year, Mr. Neice, band director, formed two new groups... The Dixieland Combo” and The Sweet Swingers.” Band had a busy time this year. . . received second in district contest . .clarinet duet was first at state contest . . band played at homecoming parade at DeKalb. . gave a Christmas concert and spring concert. BAND OFFICERS Jerry Grose, librarian; Pat Johnson, secretary; Ronnie Ferden, president; Mr. Neice, director. 61 Mixed Chorus 7Ve Say ?t 7Vct6 Tftu ic Special groups organized at beginning of year, furnished music for several functions. . .Choruses presented beautiful Christmas concert with band. . new director. Miss La Pierre . . Pat Johnson and Pam Prestegaard entered solos at music contest. . . Pam received first. . . second at state. . . Gleeful sextette received blue ribbons at sectional. . . placed second at state. . Miss La Pierre and Coralee Phillips accompanied contest numbers. . Margaret Seitzinger and Ruth Cortright accompanied choruses. 62 63 Settle r7c t (?6ci Kfr4 Standing: B. Fritsoh. M. Grose, R. Ferden. M. King, E. Hvatl, Walseth, D. Bark, W. Smith. Kneeling: J. Abens, J. Anderson, D. Allen. M. Cronin, R. Brown. J. Bernhardt, A. Leipins. D. B. Marsh, J. Martin, R. Vermeland, J. Carls. %£ Ttteete SANDWICH OPPONENTS 36 Oswego 48 Waterman 55 71 Waterman 42 63 Leland 54 Somonauk 22 78 Serena 48 Plano 21 43 Waterman 51 Leland 45 82 Plano 36 Somonauk 21 Sc vte xt Settle 7e t 7 teet A. Liepins 1st, Discus and Shot Put R. Vermeland 2nd, 100 and 220 yd. dash J. Abens 2nd, Pole Vault; 4th Low Hurdles N. Potter 2nd, High Hurdles D. Allen 3rd, High Hurdles; 4th, Board Jump 4th, High Jump J. Carls 3rd. 100 yd. dash D. Walseth 4th, 220 yd. dash R. Ferden 5th, High Hurdles J. Carls, D. Walseth, J. Beardsley, J. Abens, 4th. Relay r i Well cast, .hours of memorizing, attended well ''Susan, vour eyes both nights. play never to be forgotten. TPtatJie'i a 0p%e4 u ttut Senior Play. April 6, 7 Lareen Vickery and John Carls. . Prompter and Stage Manager Attended rehearsals faithfully. She slapped Professor Michaels.” 65 Se taxx4 07fie£ fo t£e £ t4t High noon April 15. . buses carry eager seniors to Chicago. board train for Washington, D.C.. . .become accustomed to jogging and swaggering . . meet new people make new friends. . two unforgettable days in our nation's Capital moonlight cruise . . sight-seeing Back on train headed for New York City. . two more wonderful, entertainment-packed days Arrive in Sandwich on sixth day. . . tired, happy, yet unhappy for these memorable davs to end. Choose the best” for this. . Think of who is tops” in that . Each senior voted for the ones he felt were best suited for these six categories . . All mainly for fun, but we tried to be serious too. MOST SPIRIT Linda Anderson Larry Jackson BIGGEST APPETITES Pam Prestegaard Jim Martin BEST-SENSE OF HUMOR Phyllis Kuppler Pat Francis r.9 Queen Marilyn Yoga King Harlon Gavic PROM COURT OF 1956: Dorothy Abens. Russell Keenan, Etta Weber, Howard Stahl. Lareen Vickery, Jim Martin, Sonja Allison, Jerry Grose, Lewis Rex, Crown Bearer; Retiring King, Harold Olson. Junior-Senior Prom King, Harlon Cavic; Queen. Marilyn Voga; Kay Clover, Crown Bearer; Retiring Queen. Diane Legner; Linda Anderson, Larry Jackson, Pam Prestegaard. Roger Pierson, Carol Swenson, Jim Anderson, Betty Kinchner, Peter Niles. Retiring Queen Diane Legner Retiring King Harold Olson May 18, 1956 'PcuttoAy We were 47 frightened but excited kindergartners the fall of'43 when we began the steep climb up the ladder of learning There have been manv days in high school when we've longed for naps and refreshments of graham crackers and milk As we stop to remember and look back on our grade school days, many pleasant memories confront us. . Second grade Miss Devine, peeved at our actions, left the room The surprise came when Mr. Dummer entered, looking for Miss Devine. W hen he discovered we had been bad. he tried to find the guilty one. . To his amazement, no one person was guilty. Of course, we’ll never forget our wild days in fourth grade when we played Cowboys and Indians . . Also in fourth grade . the South Side presented the Operetta, ’’Cinderella’s Slipper directed by Miss Molene. . Miss Burgin must have quite a collection of marbles by now with Cub's contribution of at least 400. Our first basketball team . . formed during fifth grade under the coaching of Mr. Jones . backed by our cheerleader, Pat Leifheit. Sixth Grade. . . we were proud to be the first class to have girls on the patrol squad . . . Also, we had an ex- citing time on our imaginary trip to Washington. D.C. The we entered our exciting days of Jr. High Seventh grade presented the operetta King Koko” with the help of the eighth grade. . Extensive travelers in our junior high d ays. We went to Chicago twice. The first time we visited the Brookfield Zoo . Second time. . . we traveled to the Midway Airport, Museum of Science and Industry, and to the fish house (aquarium) Our basketball team achieved honor of third place in the Jr. High tournament. . . Cheerleaders. . Pat Leifheit and Sharon Lee. Largest freshmen class in the history of S.T.H.S. Uncertain of the future, but eager for adventure. . . President Harold Olson .Vice-President Phyllis Kuppler. . Secretary Pat Johnson Treasurer Jerry Grose. . Diane Legner, Tom Scheidecker. . representatives on Student Council. We were very excited to have our first social event a havride. . , For an assembly our English Class put on a play, The Right Way and The Wrong Way” Our class elected Pat Leifheit and Linda Anderson as cheerleaders. . . Some of our class members, participating in a debate tournament, won a trophy . . To conclude our freshmen year, we took a trip to Lake Geneva. 72 Sophomore year. . Diane Legner, president. . . Coralee Phillips, vice-president. . Sharon Lee, secretary Jackie Griswold, treasurer Mary Walker and Harold Olson were spokesmen for our class 01 the Student Council. . In the fall. . . hayride. . . Come-as-you-are-party in the winter. . Variety Show in the spring Once again we journeyed to Lake Geneva for our class trip. We entered our junior year proud to be upperclassmen . Jerry Grose — president. . Diane Legner— vice-president. Jim Martin—treasurer. .Pam Prcs-tegaard—secretary. . We were well represented on the Homecoming Court. Linda Anderson. Pat Leif-heit, and Diane Legner, cheerleaders. . The arrival of our class rings in October caused much excitement . We were unable to find the seniors on the Jr. Sr. hunt. . Many hidden talents discovered in presentation of our junior class play, The Brain Storm”. . . Junior Carnival . most successful ever to be held . . Highlight of the year . . . prom Blue Hawaii”. . . Our primitive hut for the orchestra and 3-D jungle scene with a gigantic orchid for the throne successfully carried out the theme . Queen Diane Legner and King Harold Olson reigned for the night in this tropical paradise. Senior year. . President, Coralee Phillips. . Vice-President, Phyllis Kuppler. . Secretary, Pam Preste-gaard . . Treasurer, Sonja Allison . . elected to lead us through our last and most important year of high school. . . Linda Anderson and Diane Legner. . reelected as cheerleaders. . Started off year with Bub” dance . Much to our disappointment, the juniors found us on the Jr. Sr. hunt. . Our homecoming , a perfect success. . . Our float, We’ll win with Flying Colors” won first place in the parade . . . defeated Plano in the game. . . had a semi-big name orchestra from Chicago for the dance. . . This orchestra also presided over our Christmas dance, The W'inter Whirl”. Held Chili supper in February with juniors Presented ' Mother Is a Freshman” in April. . . Last money-making project before the trip. Donkey Basketball game. . The most anticipated event of our school years. . the senior trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City. Happy and memorable high school days draw to a close. . . Baccalaureate. . Class night. . Graduation. . .53 proud seniors clad in caps and gowns accept their diplomas closing the doors of S.T.H.S. and opening the gates of a wide and wonderful world waiting to be conquered . . waiting to meet the challenges as the Class of’56. Diane Legner Ron Ferden Roger Pierson Carol Johnson Jerry Grose Jackie Griswold Glare Walker Ph llis Kuppler 'TiStti and 7e4ta nent WE, THE CLASS OF 56, of ihe City of Sandwich, County of DeKalb, Stale of Illinois, being of sound mind and body do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills and codicils by us at any time heretofore made. 1 .JOHN ABENS, leave my hot rod mechanical ability to Ronnie Vermeland. I. DA EE ALLEN, bequeath my crewqut and piano playing to Sherwood Hanson. I. SONJA ALLISON, leave my reserved ways to Diane Van Winkle. I. ANITA A NDEKSON. bequeath my likeness of food to Marge Johnson who could use the weight. To Boh Kluth I, DICK BARK, leave my bashfulness. I, JAMES BEALE, leave my fondness of cigars to Neil Lobdell. I .JOE BEARDSLEY, bequeath my athletic ability to CliffTurner. I, JOHN CARLS, leave my bubble gum chew ing to Ann Wickens. I, NANCY COLI.IFLOW ER, leave the parting words Are you sure? to Boh Marsh. I. MA REIN DANNEK ITZ. leave a fund of $1000 for all cigaretteless boys. I. JACK FAlRCLOUCH, leave my bicycling ability to Ronnie Voga w ho never learned how. 1, RON FERDEN, leave my flirta-cious ways to Harlon Gavic who only needs practice. I, BAT FRANCIS, leave. Thank Heavens! To Elva Trout, I. DELANE GOEBEL, leave my southern drawl. , JACKIE GRISWOLD. bequeath my nursing and artistic ability to Barbara Kegel. I, JANICE HAGAR, can’t find anything to leave. Trouble Janice? I, ROGER HOLBO. leave my shortness to Russell Keenan. We’re dimes among pennies, huh Skip? I. JF.RR }' GROSE, leave my musical talent to Bruce Nelson. I. DON HA RDEKOPF. leave my ’Chevy to my brother Lyle w ho will be overjoyed to receive it. I. PETE HOTOPP. leave my day-dreaming to Marlene Eriksson w ho never concentrates in class. I, LARR Y JA CKSON, bequeath my likeness of long blond hair to the junior gentlemen who marry brunetts. I. Pal Johnson, leave my innocent ways to Betty Roche. To Etta Weber I, Carol Johnson, leave my ability to smell like a french fry. I, Phyllis Ktippler, bequeath my natural curly hair to Kirk Bcrge. I, Diane Legner, leave my ability to get along w ith the opposite sex to Ruth Morel. I. Pal Leifheit, leave my dumb blond look to Donna Oddson. To Billy Smith I. Andrew Liepins. leave my manliness. I. Club” Mall, leave my penny-pinching to Carol Ovitt. 1. Dare Mall, bequeath my laziness to Terry Holley. I .Jim Martin, leave my quick temper to Patty Haag. I, Phyllis Marlin, leave my boisterous personality and humor to Pat Beale. I, Nelien Miller, leave my bifocals to Iris Otto. They’re the latest thing. I. Don Morris, bequeath my love for library books to Walt Rud. I. Carol Oddson, leave my short walk to school to Howard Stahl who lives so far away. I, Harold Olson, leave my wolf-like mannerisms to Pete Niles. I. Coralee Phillips, leave my realistic nightmares to Iris Olson. I. Roger Pierson, leave my super-sonic speeds to David Houghtbv. To Jim Lockman I, Norman Potter, leave my feminine touch. I. Pam Prestegaard, leave my habit of forgetting my head to Carol Swenson who has a short neck. I. Sally Scent, leave my talkativeness to Lucille Grandgeorge. I. Tommy Scheidecker. leave my chatter and ear for news to Adele Knights. I. Ronnie Schiradelly, leave my man trouble” to Betty Munson. To Bev Ovitt, I, Lareen Vickery leave my dimples. I, Clare Walker, bequeath my politeness and courtesy to rowdy junior girls. I, Mary W alker, leave my dignified vocabulary to Carol Brower. To Carol Christopherson. 1, Dick W'alseth leave my Swiss-Moutaineer” look. I. Lynn W'esson, bequeath my muscles to Jim Anderson. I, Joanne Zimmerlein. leave my tw irling ability to Betty Kinchner. I. John Barber, leave my pet rats to Arnita Johnson. I, Dick Lett, leave my many travels to any other brave boy. I, Duane Gord, leave my sideburns to Marilyn Voga. I, Linda Anderson, bequeath my gum chewing and giggling to Margaret Seitzinger. I, Carol Ploger. leave my eyebrows to Dorothy Abens. IN WITNESS W HEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seal this first day of June, in the year of our Lord one-thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. President of Class of 56 Witnesses -and- 76 'Into 76e 'putcvie Pam Prestegaard . only girl secretary in YMCA . . . Andy Liepins taken over position of test pilot for United States Air Force . Leach’s Food Mart sold to Marvin Dannewilz Harold Olson, who had always had plans of being lawyer, recently appointed member of Supreme Court Jim Martin, new publisher of Mad Comics” North road patrolled nightly by State policeman, Dick Walseth Mrs. ' Buck” Eakle, the former Carol Johnson, makes hamburgers and malts three times daily for her six sons. Phyllis Martin . . make-up artist at Twentieth Century Pox The Gobel Show” on television taken over by Delane Goebel Phyllis Kuppler. new kindergarten teacher in Sandwich Dick Lett runs a night club in California Most V.I.P. in our class, Lynn Wesson, a multi-millionaire in the tomato industry. Pat Johnson’s voice changed to bass. She sings nightly in Metropolitan Opera House John Abens head mechanic of You-Wreck-It-We-Fix-It-Company” Mary Walker famous psychologist just hack from Europe. John Carls. runs’ Carls Oil Company” Because he loved English, Dave Mall devoted his life to teaching English at S.T.H.S. Jackie Gris- world. art instructor in Paris. . Recently appointed ambassador for the U.S., Don Morris is now negotiating in Russia . Clare Walker designed a new type telephone which requires no opera.ors Norman Potter model at Patricia Stevens. Linda Anderson, gained wide-world fame as beautician in Chicago . Pete Hotopp. . . famous jockey at Santa Anita Swing real close with Jerry Grose”. . He and his orchestra featured at big-name night clubs in Las Vegas. . Pat Francis. private secretary to President of United States. . Ronnie Schiradelly. . operates her own Tasty Creme”. . Operation Barber Pole”. . John Barber. . assisting Admiral Byrd in expedition to South Pole . Janice Hagar . . ’’Happy Harag Taxi Service”. . . loves the big cities. . . Nelien Miller. . . notorious gangster. . . Leading a war against all men ,r Diane Legner president of Old Maids’ Club. Ron Ferden known as the Second Rembrandt paints portraits of women. . . Coralee Phillips. . highest paid television writer in the business Larry Jackson finally becomes closest friend of his idol, Davy Crockett. . Don Hardekopf. . . You-Call-We-Haul” Mortician Service. . Lareen Vickery. . leader in revolutionizing girls’ P.E. classes. . Jack Fairclough . . organist at his own skating rink, which draws a tremendous crowd. . Carol Ploger. . . booming business at her tourist home on the highway. .. Jim Beale . . handles his own line of cigars... El Bealo’s. . . Anita Anderson . works in grocery store dealing with bushels and pecks. Duane Gord. . . evangelist topped only by Billy Graham . . . Nancy Colliflower. . head of Information Bureau of North America . . . Tom Scheidecker . teaches dancing at Arthur Murray’s in Chicago. . .Sally Scent. . . manufactures her own Heavenly Scent” perfume. . . Dick Bark. . . Cow-Milking-Champion of Illinois”. . . Joanne Zimmerlein . . . revised calendar so that every working girl can have extra day to sleep. Dave Allen . . . running for President. . plans to have all-women cabinet Tenth year in Succession. . . Sonja Allison wins Betty Crocker’s Annual Cake Baking Contest”. . . Cub Mall... at present constructing new London Bridge in place of the one that fell down . . Patsy Leifheit ... Mrs. America of I960”. . Roger Holbo. ..stars as Mighty Mouse” in the cartoons. . Joe Beardsley. . bachelor football coach at the University of Illinois. . . Carol Oddson . . trains seeing-eye dogs. . Rod Pierson. .. ferryman on the Mississippi. 77 In addition to having fun on class night, serious presentations of awards are made. Pictured are senior recipients of well-deserved honors. 1 and 2. Carol Johnson and Lynn Wesson accept yearbook awards for top positions on staff. (Other seniors to earn these awards were Jackie Griswold and Coralee Phillips.) 3. Jerry Grose, fitting high requirements and elected by hand members, wins the 1956 hand award. 4. Phyllis Kuppler receives D.A.R. award. (Jim Martin was given the boy’s citizenship award.) 5. Jim Martin awaits presentation of boy’s trophy for highest marksman in Rifle Club. (Mary Walker received the girl's trophy.) 6. Coralee Phillips is recipient of Valedictorian pin. (Jerry Grose was awarded Salutatorian pin. Four seniors receiving recognition for top scholastical work were: Don Morris. Patricia Johnson, Jim Beale, and Mary Walker.) BENNET MOTOR EXPRESS GENERAL FREIGHT SERVICE INTER INTRA STATE HAULING Home Office Chicago Terminal P. (). Box 148 2525 So. Artesian St. Sandwich, Illinois Phone Uliffside 4 6449 Phone 2133 Points made direct following morning delivery OSWEGO YORKVILLE PLANO SANDWICH SOMONAUK Fully Insured ALI A OEHLERS MILLINERY KMT WEAK — BLOUSES — SKIRTS Dial 5221 (Hass of 56 recesses lo Pomp and Circumstance. Mr. Paul Chamness, principal, presented the class to Mr. M. F. Fullmer, superintendent. President of the School Board, Floyd Phillips, accepted the class and awarded diplomas. Dr. Wm. Lauch. head of the education department at N.I.S.C., delivered the commencement address. VALEDICTORIAN. Coralee Phillips SALUTA TORI AN. Gerald Grose 79 BOOSTERS O. A. Keele Ootman Brothers Leonard's DX R. V. Pump Co. Chamber of Commerce Sandwich Brass A Aluminum Swisher's Ace Store Bill's Barber Shop Griswold's Feed Store Dr. A. A. Legner R. S. Keller, M. D. E. J. Sotrop, M. D. W. E. Allen, D. D. Leach's Food Mart STEEL OFFICE FURNITURE Better Built for Better Schools ALL-STEEL EQUIPMENT, INC. Aurora, Illinois = X THE BACABA ill SANDWICH AUTO SALES PARTY NEEDS B BEVERAGES JBk Sandwich. Illinois Route 34 Green Street Phone 2119 or 4221 Sandwich, Illinois Meet us at our Favorite THE HANGOUT” Recreation for all Light Lunches, Fountain Service Leona Shipman Merle Moore Complete Line of Appliances Service FRANCIS REFRIGERATION WAHLGREN DARNELL The Home of High Grade Clothing — Shoes Furnishings 40 E. Railroad A pleasure to treat . , a treat to pleasure.' Sandwich, 111. M. WERNER SONS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS EQUIPMENT 523 F.. Church Street SANDWICH MOTORS Here is one more lesson, a tip, for you students in interior decorating — These are four basic things to consider FLOOR COVERING FABRICS FAINT FURNITURE ARMSTRONG” JOANNA-WESTERN” PITTSBURG” VIRTUE” From Sandwich, go east a few miles on Route 34, And stop at the place with Corral” oe’r the door Drop in and see us when you’re just passing by; Have a cup of coffee or a piece of pie. We serve everything from a snack to a meal. We feed you according to the wav that you feel. If you’re not hungry, come in and rest. You can tell by lookin’ — our food’s the best. THE CORRAL PLANO, ILL. THE SANDWICH FREE PRESS JAMES TERRY. Editor and Publisher A weekly paper devoted to the interests of the people of Sandwich and surrounding territory 48 East Railroad Street Phone 4116 II BURKHART FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Sandwich, 111. Service Dial 2165 SUTHERLAND JONES FUNERAL HOME Oxygen Equipped Ambulance Dial 2155 THE INSURANCE REALTY OF SANDWICH 113 South Main Street Dial 2159 CORTRIGHT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LARSON’S 5 N. Main St. Dial 4126 S W FINE FOODS Choice Meats Fresh Fruits Vegetables 940 N. Main St. Phone 7066 Sandwich, LYLE HYATT COMPANY CONTRACTORS We Raise and Move Houses WORK GUARANTEED Sandwich KLOTZ GARAGE ALVIN and RUSSELL Gas, Oil, Tires, Batteries and Accessories Auto Repair Service Motor Tune Up Sandwich Illinois Dial 6591 507 West First SANITARY CLEANERS Serving Th is Community For 35 Years For Pick Up and Delivery Dial 6111 CLASS OF ’56 'LOOK WELL TO YOUR FUTURE” WRIGHT’S RECORDS U. S. Route 34 (Next to Diner) STATIONERS BOOKS GIFTS TOYS GREETING CARDS ADDING MACHINES TYPEWRITERS SCHOOL SUPPLIES Phone 7221 Highway 34 Sandwich, 111. 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