Sandwich High School - Reflector Yearbook (Sandwich, IL)

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D. Potter recalls old memories as he chats with R. Moyers, R. Martin, and G. Gord before the Grand March. MKIll Seniors listen intently as Mr. J. E. Bowen delivers the address. Commencement activities began with Awards Night on May 26. This was a new activity sponsored by the National Honor Society. Seniors and other students were given recognition for scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and club participation. Baccalaureate was held on the following Sunday. Rev. Edvin K. Holmer delivered an address entitled The Perilous Plateau. Thursday afternoon was Class Day. Seniors sat on the stage during the informal program in which LeAnn Scheidecker and Regina Morrissey were co-mistresses of ceremonies. Students laughed as Doris Kitner read the class will and Larry Wright read the prophecy. The class history was read by Myrna Johnson. The audience enjoyed Roger Griffith’s organ selections and Ed Prestegaard's original poem. The program closed with the motto ’61 can't be outdone shouted by the seniors. One June 2 graduation exercises were held at the Lynn G. Haskin school where Mr. J. E. Bowen gave an inspiring talk on our assignment in the future. Salutatorian Susan Hough spoke on prejudices, and Valedictorian Janet Fallenstein presented a speech on individualism. Diplomas Are D. Decker helps T. Mall don his graduation robe. SEATED on the stage with the seniors are Left to Right: Mr. L. P. Brady, Mr. M. Wesner, Mr. R. Turney, Mr. J. Bowen, Rev. B. Smith.

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Linda Flavin and Jeff Underwood, crownbearers, captivate the audience with their dancing and smiles. The seniors accepted an invitation extended by the junior class to spend an evening on Bali Hai. King of the Islands, Robert Gord, and Aloha Girl, Doris Trout, welcomed the guests to an attractive banquet and the after dinner entertainment. Karen Hardersen and Philip Lindner sang last year’s theme song, Raintree County. Junior Surf Singers then set the mood for the 1961 prom, Song of the Island, by performing melodies from South Pacific. The seniors were astonished by the full effect of the paradise which had once been a gym. A huge lava-streaked volcano greeted them with fiery red action. The George Nickles band seemed to be inspired by their grass-hut corner, for their version of Bali Hai was very exotic. Giant palm trees stretched up to a clear blue sky. The Island of Bali Hai sported an oversized yellow pineapple, in which Queen Ginger Phelper and King James Gavic were crowned. But the most beauteous and popular spot was the charming wishing pond. Four reluctant ducklings and a frog enjoyed swimming amidst the jungle of greens and flowers. The waterfall above this placid scene cascaded colorfully down amid the flowers and greens. The spell of this island paradise touched everyone with a magic bliss. Pretending to be native boys is exciting to Manuel and Oscar Cervantes, who unrolled the white carpet.

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The reflection of S. Beck and L. Scheidecker is shown in the mirror as they prepare for graduation. H. LaBoube, junior class president, acts as marshal for the class of '61. Passports to the Future R. Morrissey smiles as Mr. L. P. Brady hands her a diploma. J. Fallenstein shows S. Hough, salutatorian, part of her valedictory address. 9