Stockton High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Stockton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1952 volume:

Stockton, Illinois Blackhawk Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Picture Editor Assistant Art Editor Assistant Carolyn Isbell Club Editor Assistant Music Editor Assistant Sports Editor As sistant Reporters: Nancy Glanville Glenda Spencer Bob Teasdale 2 Dedication To the Student Body of Stockton Com- munity High School, we, the class of 1952, dedicate this annual. May their school spirit continue to make our school one which can be referred to proudly by teacher, student, and alumnus. 3 SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: Louis Nagel, Mrs. Curtiss,(Secretary), Leon Spencer,(President),Cyrol Dittmar, Arthur Winter, Edmund Thomas. (Not Pictured) Arthur Grosinger. Board Members We, of the class of 1952, would like to express our gratitude to the members of the Board of Education. Since recognition of a job well done is the only payment they receive, we wish to extend our whole-hearted thanks. We hope this will somehow pay-in-part for the unselfishly do- nated time and energy spent by them in our behalf. MR. BAKER The Senior Class of 1952, would like to thank you, Mr. Baker, for your work in producing a more co-operative spirit be- tween student and teacher. Thanks also to you, Mr. O'Dair. Your helping hand during our four years is fully appreciated. MR. O'DAIR 4 PATRICIA BOSNIA, B.A., M.B.A. Commercial, Arrowhead, National Honor Society, Senior Class,Treas- ury, MacNlurray College, Universi- ty of Mississippi • -e JOHN BRAWAND, B.A. English, Spanish, Arrowhead, Black- hawk, Sophomore Class, Spanish Club, Wheaton College BRUCE CURLER. B.S., M.S. Social Sciences, Art Club, Freshmen Class, Photo Club, Milton College, University of Wisconsin ALVA BYERS, B.S., M.S. Industrial Arts, Coach, Adult Dri- ver's Training, Student Council, Southern Illinois University EMMA NETTIE GRAY, B.S. English, Librarian, Blackhawk, Li- brary Club, Northern Illinois State Teachers College, Illinois State Normal University 5 ii VIRCENE GRIFFIN, B.S. Home Economics, F.H.A., Freshmen Class, St. Mary's at Notre Dame, Graduate work: Iowa State MARGARET LINGFORD, MUS. B. Music, Band, Chorus, Sophomore Class, Music Club, Alberno College WARREN LORTON, B.S. Boy’s P. E., Coach, Driver's Train- ing, S Club, Science Club, Senior Class, Illinois State Normal Univer- sity LAWRENCE MILLER, B.S. Agriculture, Vet’s Agriculture, F.F. A., Freshmen Class, University of Illinois, Iowa State, Illinois State Normal University 6 EUGENE PETERSON, B.S. English, Dramatics Club, Oskosh State Teachers College ALICE SCHICHT, B.S. Biology, Mathematics, Blackhawk, Northern State Teachers College ELIZABETH VanDUZER, B.A. Girl's P. E., G. A. A., Junior Class, Carthage College CHARLES VICKERS, B. of ED. Sciences, Photo Club, Sophomore Class. State Teachers College, Whitewater, Wisconsin 7 We can't fail to rec- ognize the staff that keeps our school run- ning. Secretaries, Helen and Verla, Janitors, Harry and Polly, Cooks, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Sand- ers, and Mrs. Page. HELEN HEIDENREICH VERLA BOHNHOFF MR. PARKER AND MR. FLACK MRS. MYERS, MRS. SANDERS, MRS. PAGE 8 Senior Class History In the spring of 1948, a bright, shiny bus unloaded 61 freshmen at the door of Stockton Com- munity High School. Little did they realize what this four year trip was going to bring. The bus driver, Bob Arand, and his assistant, David Murphy, had quite a time keeping order among these thrilled students. Delbert Raab.note keeper, had his book filled to the rim at the end of the first journey. Collecting money for damages was Marie Wingert. The guide who helped keep every one on the move was Mr. O’Dair. Those reporting the wants and needs of their class were Janet Dick and Jim Buske. The second trip was on another bus which wasn’t quite as shiny as the previous one had been. Manie Ellen Spencer was bus driver with an assistant, Don Nagel. Money Collector was Ken Me Peek, and Barb Cahill kept all the notes. This trip proved to be smoother with fewer flat tires. Those doing most of the noise-making were Janet Dick, Barb Cahill, Darlene Downing, and Rae Ann Smith. Mr. James guided us through our second year's journey losing only a few here and there. Of course we picked up some hitch-hikers which evened up the score. Janet Dick and Marie Wingert were the two who reported these small mishaps. The third years journey was much easier on the students because the roads had been graded during the summer. The bus driver, Don Nagel, had a hard time keeping everyone sitting still while the bus was in motion. His assistant, Gene Smith, had to be on the job constantly and Ken McPeek needed three books for his notes becauses they were flying everywhere. Darlene Downing was the one who had to collect funds sufficient to sponsor a prom. Huckleberry Finn came in handy for thisreason, asdid the food which was sold at basketball and football games. Miss Grif- fin was always on hand, and Barb Cahill, Carolyn Isbell, and Marvin Thill were kept busy with reports for the office. The big social event was Hawaiian Sunset . Everyone abandoned the rickety bus to adorn beautiful garments and to ride in carriages to Atwood's Community Center where Hawaiian scenes had taken over. The last journey for 47 of the original 61 was guided by Mr. Lorton and Mrs. Bosma. Gene Smith had risen from Assistant bus driver to bus driver. His assistant was Wayne Wand. Arleeta Stine took notes this year. Of course there weren't as many as usual because the students didn’t believe it necessary to keep records. Doris Hill collected the money from these students and Ken McPeek, Don Nagel, and Darlene Downing reported all the dislikes of the class of'52. One of the mysteries of our class was solved with Arsenic and Old Lace, given in the fall. This helped to finance our last and longest trip of the four years, skip day. The mystery still to be dolved is the future of each student in the class of 1952. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 1st row, left to right: Mr. Lorton, Mrs. Bosrna, Sponsors. 2nd row: Gene Smith, President; Wayne Wand, Vice President; Doris Hill, Treasurer; Arleta Stine, Secretary. 9 DONALD ALLEN A nice unparticular man. Freshman Chorus 1; Sportsman Club 4; S” Cub 4; Basketball 1.2,3,4. ROBERT ANDRESEN On what strange stuff does ambition feed. F.F.A. 3,4; Projectionist 4; S Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Stage Crew 3; Waiter for Jr. and Sr. Banquet 2. ROBERT ARAND An idle man's brain is the devil's workshop. Class Pres. 1; Freshman Chorus 1; S Club 4; Sportsman Club 4; Projectionist 4; Book Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Stage Crew 3,4. BETTE BEDINGER Our life is simply what our thoughts make it. Freshman Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 3, 4: Mixed Quartet 1.2,3; Sextet 3; Triple Trio 4; Music Club 4: F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; W.C.C. 3; Library 1,2,3,4; F.T.A. 1,2; Dra- matics Club 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Arrowhead 3,4; Art Club 4; Sec. Tr.; G.A.A.4; Graduation Usher 3; Jr. Play Usher 3. BEVERLY BRININGER The highest culture is to speak no ill. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Usher for Graduation and Bacca- laureate 3; Usher for Sr. Class Play 4. JAMES BUSKE You hear that boy laughing? You think he's all fun. Student Council 1; Freshman Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Li- brary 2; Class Play 3; Dramatics Club 4, V. P.; S Club 4; Sportsman Club 4; Projectionist 4; Stage Crew 4; Football 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Baseball 2,3,4. BARBARA CAHILL The very flower of youth. Class Sec. 3; Student Council 3; Sec. 4; F.H.A. 2,3; F.T.A. 1; Girls Chorus 4; Dramatics 4; VV.C.C. 3; Sec. 4; Library 1; Jr. Class Play; Sr. Class Play; Arrowhead 1,2,3,4;Cheerleader 2, 3,4. LYMAN CARPENTER JANET DICK They say miracles are past. Freshman Chorus 1; Junior Class Play; Sports Music Appreciation 4. Club an THELMA LOUISE DAVIS. ir i. It is well to think well, it is divine to act well Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Mixed Double Quartette 4; Music Club 4; Band 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Play Usher 3,4. A rhapsody of words. Student Council 1, 2; F.T.A. 1; F.H.A. 2, 3; W.C.C., Treas., 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Music Club 4; Dramatics 4; Library 1, 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play usher; Spanish Club, Treas. 3; Arrowhead 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Chcerleading 2,3,4. DALVIN DITTMAR He never flunked, he never lied, I reckon he never knew how. Freshman Chorus; Track 1; Football 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Music Club 4; Sportsman Club 4. , .,,v DARLENE DOWNING Forever and a day. Class Treasurer 3; Student Council, Reporter 4; F.T.A. 1; Girls Chorus 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Quartette 4; Sextet 3; Music Club 4; Arrowhead 3; Blackhawk 4; VV.C.C. 3,4; Library 3; G.A.A. 1,3; Vice-pres. 3; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Prom Server 2. 11 JAMES LYLE EDEN To blow and to swallow at the same moment is not easy.” Freshman Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; F. F. A, 1,2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4. MARILYN ENDRISS Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Freshman Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1,2; W.C.C. 4; Art Club 4; Photo Club 3. ALETA MAE FEHERLE Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Freshman Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Band 2, 3,4; F.T.A. 1; Music Club 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Jr. and Sr. Play Usher; Pianist for Graduation. JOAN CRAVES A taste for books is the pleasure and glory of my life. W.C.C. 3; F.H.A. 1; Latin Club 1; F.T.A. 1,2, Pres. 3; County Librarian 4; Library 2,3,4; Spanish Club 3, Pres. 4; Arrowhead 3, 4; Blackhawk 4; Book Club 3; Dramatics 4; Music Club 4; Junior Play; Graduation Usher 3. (T t MARILYN GREEN ”A true friend is forever a friend. F.H.A. 1; Historian 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1; F.T.A. 3; W.C.C. 3,4; Art Club 4; Arrowhead 3,4. LAVONE HAEFT Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. F.H.A. 3,4; Library 3; Girls Chorus2; (Transferred from Warren 3). MELVIN HAUG And still you stay on the windy side of the law. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Sr. Play 4; Freshman Chorus; Football 2,3,4. DORIS HILL Really and truly -- I've nothing to wear. Class Treasurer 4; VV.C.C. 3,4; Photo Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Freshman Chorus. SYLIVA HUGHES Politeness is to do and say the kindest thing in the kindest way. G.A.A. 1, 4; Library 2,3; W.C.C. 4; Arrowhead 4; Dramatics Club4;Girls Glee Club2,3,4; Play Cast 3,4; Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls Sextette 3; Triple Trio 4; Contest Solo 2,3,4. NEENAH HUGHES Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound to- gether. School Treasurer 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; W.C.C. 3; Annual 4; Arrowhead 2; Freshman Chorus; Girls Chorus 3; Sr. Play Cast. CAROLYN ISBELL Beauty lives with kindness. Student Council, Vice-President 3; G.A.A. 3,4; W.C.C. 3,4; Book Club 3; Arrowhead 4; Blackhawk staff 4; Art Club, Vice- President 4; Music Club 4;F.T.A. 2; Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus4; Girls Chorus4; Homecoming Attendent 3; Halloween Queen 4; Prom Waitress 2. ELENOR K AT ZEN BERGER Grace is to tlte body what good sense is to the mind. G.A.A. 3,4; F.ll.A. 1,2; Freshman Chorus; Band 1,2,4; 1 13 LEONA KROHMER Blushing is the color of virtue. Secretary-treasurer 1; Freshman Chorus; Girls Glee Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; W.C.C. Secretary 3; President 4; Music Club 4; G.A.A. 1,3,4; Arrowhead 4; Waitress At Prom 2; Transferred from Elizabeth High School 1, ESTHER KUEHL Music is well said to be the speech of angels. Transferred from Northwestern Lutheran Academy 2; W.C.C. 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 2,3,4; Trio 2; Sextette 3; Mixed Quartette 3; Triple Trio 4; Contest Solo 3,4. KEN LEISER Men of few words, are the best of men. Sportsmans Club 4; S Club 4; Dramatics Club 4; Science Club 4; Photo Club 3; Projectionist 1,2,4; Stage Crew 4; Jun- ior Play 3; Freshman Chorus; Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3.4. CARSON LLOYD Who does not love wine, women, and song, remains a fool his whole life long. Freshman Chorus; Freshman Quartet; Mixed Chorus2; S Club 4; Sportsmen Club 4; Book Club 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Stage Crew 3; Co-chairman 4. ELDON LOG EM AN I am the very slave of circumstance.. S Club 4; Sportsman Club 4; Chorus 1,2; Football 1,3; Bas- ketball 1,2; Football Manager 4; Basketball Manager 4. RUTH MEYER To do two things at once is to do neither. Transferred from Elizabeth High School 2; F.H.A. 2,3,4. KENNETH McPEEK Toil is the true knight's pastime. Class Tr. 2; Sec. 3; Student Council, Pres. 4; N. H. S. 3, 4; Blackhawk 4; Arrowhead 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3, Pres. 4. DELORES MOSER Second thoughts are ever wiser. F.H.A. 1,2,3; W.C.C. 4; G.A.A. 1; Fr. Chorus 1. DONALD NAGEL I am not a politician, I am honest. Class Pres. 3; V.P. 2; Student Council 4; Ass't Annual Ed. 3; Annual Ed. 4; Fr. Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Boys Quartet 1.2,3; F.F.A. 1.2. Sec. 3; V. P. 4; Basketball 1; Football 2,3, GENE OFFENHEISER We must eat to live and live to eat. Dramatic Club Pres.4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Sentinel 2,3; Fr. Chorus 1: Mixed Chorus 3, 4; S Club 4; Sportsmen's Club 4; Pro- jectionist 4; Basketball 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Stage Crew 3, 4; Sr. play Cast 4. LORRAINE OLTHOFF Good things come in small packages. F.H.A. 1,2; W.C.C. 3,4; Fr. Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Girls Glee Club 3,4; Play Make-up Committee 3,4; Homecoming Queen 4. LEO PAX SON Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest bless- ings. Fr. Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Photo Club 3, Pres. 4; Art Club 4; Music Club 4; Science Club 4; S Club 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4,; Baseball 1,2,3. 15 DELBERT RAAB rt% From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot, he is all mirth. Freshman Class Secretary; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Reportor 4; S Club 4; Sportsmen Club 4; Freshman Chorus; Arrowhead 4; Projectionist 4; Football 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Stage Crew 3.4. SHIRLEY RIFE The quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love. Girl’s Chorus 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Dramatics 4; F. T. A. 4; Music Club 4. EUGENE SMITH He can who believes he can.” Transferred from Iowa; Vice-president Class 3; President 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Blackhawk 4; School Paper 3,4; Editor 4; Senior Play. RAE ANN SMITH ”1 have heard the chime at midnight. Chorus 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 4; W.C.C. 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4; Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Junior Class Play Cast; Senior Class Play Usher; F.H.A. 1,2,3;G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Arrowhead 1,2,3,4; Music Club 4. MAN IE ELLEN SPENCER Class President2;F.H.A. l.Treas. 2; Camp Delegate 3; Pres- ident 4; W.C.C. 3, 4; Library 3,4; Arrowhead 3,4; Book Club 3; Dramatics 4; Blackhawk 3, 4; N.H.S. 4; Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 2, 4; Graduation usher 3; Play cast 3,4. ARLEETA STINE Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. N.H.S. 3; President 4; F.H.A. 1; W.C.C. 4; Class Secretary 4; Graduation usher 3; Senior Play Prompter 4. Live to learn and you will learn to live. Student Council,3; Blackhawk,4; Freshmen Chorus, Senior Chorus,2,3; Junior Play, Senior Play, Photo Club,3,4; Science Club,4; Arrowhead,4; Football,4; Basketball,2,3,4. LESTER TIETJEN Bully! Bully! Photo Club ,4; Drama tics,4; Sportsmens Club .4; Senior Play. WAYNE WAND Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Freshman Chorus, F.F.A., 1,2,3,4; Secretary ,4; S Club Presi- dent ; Projectionist.2,3,4; Senior Play, Football,2,3,4; Base- ball,2,3,4. DONNA VAN DE WEERD Charms strike the sight but merit wins the soul. Transferred trom Rock Valley, Iowa,4; Art Club,4; Music Club, 4; Dramatics 4;F.H.A. 4; Arrowhead, 4; Mixed Chorus,4; Glee Club,4; Triple Trio,4. ALAN YUNGBLUTH I am sober as a judge. Freshman Chorus,1; F.F.A., 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Dramatics Club,4; Senior Play,4. RICHARD ZINK Let the world slide. F. F. A., 4; Sportsmen Club,4; Football Manager, 4. Senior Class Will I, Don Allen, will my football outfit to Karl Katzenberger. I, Bob Andreson, will my baseball ability to June Brudi. 1, Bob Arand, will my ability to run laps in football to Phil Sullivan. I, Beverly Brininger.will my thrilling bus rides to my sister Donna. I. James Buske, will my quarterback position to Norman Crieghton. I. Barbara Cahill, will my ability to be dressed on time for gym to Harriet Schlichting. I, Lyman Carpenter, leave my straight A report card to be placed in a glass case and sealed for posterity. I. Thelma Davis, will my straight hair to Glenda Spencer. I, Janet Dick, bequeath my ability to arrive in school at 8:40 each morning to Norman Kuhns. I, Dalvin Dittmar, will my experiences with girls to Allan Winter. I, James Eden, will my trumpet-playing ability to Dale Nagel. I, Marilyn Endriss, will anything to anybody that wants it. I. Aleta Fehrele, leave those lonesome parties which I attended stag to Evelyn Brudi. I, Joan Graves, will my place in the stage crew to my little sister, Jo Ann Geithman. I, Marilyn Green, will my name Marilyn to whoever wants it. I, Melvin Haug, will my ability to grow a beard to Butch Cahill. I, La Vone Haeft, will my ability to work to Ronald Hamish. I, Doris Hill, will my inability to solve bookkeeping problems to any worthy Junior. I, Neenah Hughes, will my headaches, heartaches and the bills of the treasury to Cletus Fahrion. I, Sylvia Hughes, will my snowbanks to Gene Smith. I, Carolyn Isbell, will my seat on top of the piano to any underclassman who deserves it. I, Eleanor Katzenberger, will my ability to get along with Miss Van Duzer to Beth McPeek. I, Leona Krohmer, will my natural blondness to Faith Ann Schubert. I, Esther Kuehl, will my blond hair to Nancy Glanville. I, KenLeiser. will my ability to get to school on time to Butch Cahill. I, Carson Lloyd, will my fullback position to Karl Katzenberger. I, Eldon Logeman, will my ability to play cards to Phillip Sullivan. I, Ken McPeek, will the Ford to Harvey Haug. I, Manie Ellen Spencer McPeek, will my ability to go without sleep to my sister, Glenda. I, Ruth Meyer, will my ability of talking to Faith Ann Schubert. I, Delores Moser, will my ability to serve a volley ball to Madge Turner. I, Don Nagel, will my Pooches to Jerry Ploeger. I, Gene Offenheiser, will my football outfit to Karl Schubert. I, Lorraine Olthoff, will my height to Shirley Clark. I, Darlene Downing Oppold, will my ability to have fun in class to my sister-in-law, Vera. I, Leo Paxson, will my building ability to Mr. Byars. I, Bette Bedinger Ready, will my musical ability to Buddy Dick. I, Delbert Raab, will my ability with the girls to Karl Katzenberger. I, Shirley Rife, will my trips to Warren to Marlene Williams. I, Eugene Smith, will my class play part to Buster Satdel. I, Rae Ann Smith, will my cheering ability to Mary Ann Ingrassia. I, Arleta Stine, will my dish pan hands to anyone who wants them. I, Lester Teitjen, leave my trusty '37 Chevrolet to any good garage mechanic. I. Marvin Thill, will my A's in Physics and Chemistry to Norman Niemeyei. I, Donna Jean Van De Weerd, will my ability to go with a Morsevtlle boy to Roberta Dow. I, Wayne Wand, will my old 19 to Henry Folkens. I, Alan Yungbluth, will my ability in dramatics to Mary Ann Ingrassia. I, Dick Zink, will my ability to study to Nancy Glanville. 18 Name DON ALLEN BOB ANDRESEN BOB ARAND BEVERLY BRININGER JAMES BUSKE BARBARA CAHILL LYMAN CARPENTER THELMA DAVIS JANET DICK DALVIN DITTMAR JAMES EDEN MARILYN ENDRISS ALETA MAE FEHRELE JOAN GRAVES MARILYN GREEN MELVIN HAUG LAVONE HAEFT DORIS HILL NEENAH HUGHES SYLVIA HUGHES CAROLYN ISBELL ELEANOR KATZENBERGER LEONA KROHMER ESTHER KUEHL KEN LEISER CARSON LLOYD ELDON LOGEMAN KEN MCPEEK MANIE ELLEN SPENCER MCPEEK RUGH MEYER DELORES MOSER DON NAGEL GENE OFFENHEISER DARLENE DOWNING OPPOLD LORRAINE OLTHOFF LEO PAXON BETTE BEDINGER READY DELBERT RAAB SHIRLEY RIFE GENE SMITH ARLEETA STINE RAE ANN SMITH LESTER TIETJEN MARVIN THILL DONNA JEAN VAN DE WEERD WAYNE WAND ALAN YUNGBLUTH DICK ZINK Ambition WHIZ KID” COWBOY HELL-DRIVER JUNK DEALERS WIFE 1ST AMBASSADOR TO LOWER SLABOVIA SECRETARY 1ST PERSON TO FLOAT AROUND THE WORLD ON A LOG MUSIC TEACHER SECRETARY ACE JET PILOT MUSICAL ENTERTAINER ARTIST SNOW PLOW OPERATOR MAYORESS OF LENA SECRETARY CHIEF TRAFFIC COP OF WOODBINE FARMERS WIFE ENGLISH TEACHER NURSE SINGING SECRETARY PRIVATE SECRETARY STOCK TRUCK DRIVER PRIVATE SECRETARY NEIGHBOR TO LORRAINE FIRST MAN TO BUILD A BRIDGE ACROSS THE OCEAN NUT TIGHTENER IN A FRUIT CAKE FACTORY LIEUTENANT IN THE AIR FORCE FARMER FARMER’S WIFE WAVE WORK FOR F.B.I. BANK BUSTER IN FARMER’S CLOTHING FARMER HOUSEWIFE NEIGHBOR TO ESTHER RADIO AND TV ENGINEER HOUSEWIFE MAYOR OF MORESVILLE APPLE RIVER HOUSEWIFE BANK PRESIDENT BOOK KEEPER PHYSICAL ED. TEACHER HONEST DEMOCRAT CHEMIST RECEPTIONIST PLYMOUTH TEST DRIVER A c P A MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR Prophecy SALESMAN MOVIE STAR FARMER SECRETARY LOWER YET HOUSEWIFE YOU NAME IT VIOLIN TEACHER TRUCK DRIVER TALL TALE TELLER HARRY JAMES II ARTIST ROAD COMMISSIONER HISTORY TEACHER WAVE CHEVROLET DEALER DRESS DESIGNER MODEL TREASURER OF U.S. ACTRESS SECRETARY GYM TEACHER HOUSEWIFE PROFESSIONAL TYPIST POOL HALL MANAGER MAYOR OF GALENA POLICE LIE UNTENANT FARMER FARMER'S WIFE BOOK-KEEPER PRIVATE DETECTIVE DOG RAISER FOOD TESTER HOUSEWIFE SHORTHAND EXPERT MARRIED MAN HOUSEWIFE HAREM KEEPER HOUSEWIVE CROOK BOOK KEEPER WOMAN DRUGGIST PRESIDENT WE AGREE MRS...... PLYMOUTH WRECKER SERVICE DR. EINSTEIN (HERMAN) HOME WRECKER 19 Junior Class History In September of '49 sixty-four little geniuses entered the hallowed halls of S.C.H.S. The of- ficers we elected were: Billy Eich, President: JoAnn Kloepping, Vice President; Betty Scham- berger. Secretary; Ray Pierce, Treasurer. Our Student Council representatives were Roberta Dow and Eldred Molitor. Under the capable sponsorship of Mr. Vickers, our class was active in sports and music as well as scholastic achievements. The following year fifty-five students returned to Stockton High as sophomores. Class offi- cers were: Cletus Fahrion, President: Shirley Clark, Vice President; Shirley Borsdorf, Secretary; Betty Schamberger, Treasurer. Mr. O Dair faithfully led our class through another successful year. We sophies placed second on our float. We also presented an assembly program. In January we all enjoyed a sleigh-riding party. Roberta Dow, Judy Hicks, ReitaTownsend, Robert Vander- heyden, and Rita Stayner won honors at the district muisc contest. Roberta, Judy, and Reita re- ceived first at the district contest and Roberta won first at the State Music Contest. In September 1951 fifty-two juniors returned as upperclassmen. With the leadership of our co- sponsers. Miss Van Duzer and Mr. O'Dair, we juniors made our Prom, Star Dust , the best yet. This, together with our play, kept us busy as bees. For our assembly we presented the movie Jun- ior Prom. Reita Townsend and Marlene Williams were elected cheerleaders. Our athletic heroes were Molitor, Eich, Ploeger, Townsend and Schlichting. Participants in this years music contest were: Reita Townsend, Roberta Dow. and Cletus Fahrion. CLASS OFFICERS SEATED: Elred Molitor, President. LEFT TO RIGHT: Elizabeth Blum, Secretary; Billy Eich,Vice President; Rita Stayner, Treasurer. 1ST ROW, left to right: R. Dow, R. Townsend, W. Holland, Mr. O'Dair (Sponsor), J. Geithman, R. Schlichting, M. Boyer. 2ND ROW: R. Stayner, D. Aurand, J. Brudi, M. Williams, D. Endress, E. Krise, F. A. Schubert, E. Blum. 3RD ROW: D. Parker, D. Randecker, R. Harnish, E. Molitor, R. Pierce, J. Werkheiser, R. Vanderheyden, H. Town- send, H. Yeager. 1ST ROW, left to right: K. Pierce. J. Beyer, E. Erhedt, J.A. Kloepping. J. Townsend, P. Aurand, S. Clark, MissVan- Duzer (Sponsor). 2ND ROW: P. Whaley. E. Brudi. M. Woolcock, J. Hicks, B. Schamberger,S. Borsdorf, B. McPeek M. Turner. 3RD ROW: H. Haug, D. Hayes, S. Eden. C. Fahrion. G. Wachter, W. Eich, J. Ploeger, V. Allen. 20 CLASS BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT; Mr. Vickers (Sponsor), M. Haug, R. Keefer, D. Mackaben, N. Glanville, M. Westaby. SECOND ROW: N. Kuhns, W. Appel, L. Posey, D. Beyer, J. Fisher, S. Eberly, D. Brininger, J. Endress, THIRD ROW; V. Molitor, T. Bastian, F. Kappes, N. Niemeyer, D.Schubert,N. Creigh- ton, R. Leiser, P. Sullivan, J. Blair. BOTTOM ROW: A. Beyer, R. Zink, R. Lei- bert, C. Ehredt, D. Stadel, D. Evans. SEC- OND ROW: K. Cahill, K. Lyden, K. Katzen- berger, C. Wachter, C. McKee, B. Funston. THIRD ROW: S. Peterson, D. Endress, C. Haight, B. Beyer. D. Kuhl, M. Bardell, Miss Lingford (Sponsor). FOURTH ROW: D. Hurley, G. Niemann, A. Althof, B. Schubert, A. Winter, R. Bryant. Sophomore Class History In the year 1950, seventy Freshies entered Stockton High and under the supervision of Mr. Vickers, began their numerous activities. The class officers were: President, Howard Rowe; Vice President, Merilyn Haug; Treasurer, Vir- gil Molitor; Secretary, Shirley Olthoff; Student Council representatives, Phillip Sullivan and Nancy Glanville. Nancy took the highest scho- lastic honors when she received the gold cup, with Bob Bryant second and Dick Baker third. John Blair also won honors at the district and state music contests. We began our second year with seventy again, but Freddie Domberger, a D. P. from Germany, came in November to make our class enrollment seventy-one. Howard and Virgil maintained their same offices while Joyce Smith was elected Vice President and Cathy Bonvil- lian, Secretary. Bob Bryant, Nancy Glanville, and Sally Parkinson became our Student Coun- cil members. We had a number of boys who showed promis- ing talent as football players -- Sullivan, Rowe, Bedinger, R. Leiser, and others. V. Molitor, Sullivan, Rowe, R. Leiser, Teasdale, and Blair were our basketball heroes. BOTTOM ROW: S. Parkinson, S. Olthoff, R. Borsdorf, J. Master, K. Dittmar, Mr. Bravvand (Sponsor). SECOND ROW: M. Domberger, D. Heid, S. Kupersmith, J. Smith, C. Bon- villian, S. Willis, J. Kleckner, D. Green. THIRD ROW: K. Kappes, H. Folkens, R. Baker, N. Yungbluth, J. Bedinger, T. Leitzen, H. Rowe. CLASS OFFICERS SEATED: Howard Rowe, President. L. TO R.: Catherine Bonvillian, Secretary; Virgil Molitor, Treasurer; Joyce Smith, Vice President. 22 23 CLASS 1ST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Curler(Spon- sor), G. Spencer. R. Hesslebacher, D. Breed. D. Dick,,A. Van Huizen. 2ND ROW: L. Mc- Kee, M. Eden, N. Busch, S.Arnold, D. O'Neill, J. Keefer. 3RD ROW: J. Vanderheyden, L. Haug, R. Townsend, M. Beyers, J. Zink, N. Chapman. 4TH ROW: C. Schap, E. Molitor, L. Evans, D. Endriss.G. Schreck, B. Peterson, M. Townsend. 1ST ROW: Miss Griffin (Sponsor), D. Shere, R. Clark, R. Hughes, R. Thill, P. Evans. 2ND ROW: C. Endress, V. Oppold, J. Batchelder, J. Endress, D. Leitzen.M. W'hite. 3RD ROW: E. Blair, D. Nagel, J. Kappes, M. Rife, G. Schubert. E. Kehl, C. Buske. 4TH ROW: L. Mier, D. Heidenreich, C. Dittmar, L. Zink, M. Townsend, J. Bryan, M. Pierce. Freshman Class History On September 4, 1951, 74 freshmen entered Stockton High. At our class meeting on Sep- tember 19th we elected officers with the help of our class sponsors, Mr. Curler, Mr. Mil- ler, and Miss Griffin. Those elected were President, Donald Dick; VicePresident,La Delle Haug; Secretary, Pa- tricia Townsend; Treasurer, Max Pierce. Our student council representatives are Harriet Schlichting, Glenda Spencer, and Roger Clark. The Freshmen won a cash award for selling the most magazines in a drive last fall. This helped to increase the class treasury. Dick, Vanderhyden, Pierce, Bryan, Thill, Herman and others represented our class in sports. We also had many members of the class in F.H.A., F.F.A., G.A.A., Jr. Chorus, and Band. We thank our class sponsors for giving us the right start. 1ST ROW: Mr. Miller (Sponsor), D. Bower, P. Townsend, D. Block, H. Teitjen, E. Mar- cure. 2ND ROW; A. Foat, D. Noll, J. Park- inson, J. Pirck, J. Endress, J. Albrecht. 3RD ROW: T. Robinson, G. Wachter, D. Eden, M. Michaels, G. Whaley. B. Brudi. 4TH ROW: M. A. ingrassia, J. Kaufman, B. Lau, R. Hermann, H. Schlicting, J. Carroll, J. Endress. CLASS OFFICERS SEATED: Donald Dick, President; LEFT TO RIGHT: LaDelle Haug, Vice President; Max Pierce, Treas- urer; Pat Townsend, Secretary. 24 25 BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Thill, K. Me Peek. SECOND ROW: A. Stine, L. Krohmer, Mrs. Bosnia, Spon- sor; A Yungbluth, M. McPeek, N. Hughes. National Honor Society It is really an honor to be a member of the National Honor Society, the most respected student organization in the school. Each year a committee of faculty members selects members for the organization on the quali- ties of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Those elected in the spring were: Neenah Hughes, Arleeta Stine and Kenneth McPeek. Those elected in the fall were: Manie Ellen McPeek, Leona Krohmer, Marvin Thill, and Alan Yung- bluth. Newly elected members were brought in to the organization in a formal initiation before the student body. A skit was also put on for an assembly. Officers for the year were: President, Arleeta Stine; Vice President, Marvin Thill; Secretary, Leona Krohmer; Treasurer, Manie Ellen McPeek. Student Council The Student Council is a body of representatives which hears ideas and views from the respec- tive classes. The members, as a governmental body, have weekly meetings to discuss problems and school activities. The main function of this council is to strengthen the relationship between the students and the administration. During the year it sponsored the Homecoming activities with the cheerleaders, a noon recrea- tion program, the election of cheerleaders, and assembly tickets; studied hot lunch menus; took part in the. Halloween activities; and presented an assembly program. The officers for the year were: President, Kenneth McPeek; Vice President, Shirley Clark; Secretary, Reita Townsend; Treasurer, Donald Nagel; Reportet, Darlene Oppold; Advisor Mr Byars. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Oppold, S. Clark, Mr. Byars, Sponsor; K. McPeek, R. Townsend, D. Nagel. SECOND ROW: R. Bryant, R. Clark, G. Spencer, H. Schlichting, C. Fahrion.S. Parkinson, N. Glanville. Compliments of PRIEWE’S FLOWER SHOP. Flowers for all occasions. 26 Recipe for a Successful Yearbook Select large paper supply, also extra large, long-leaded pencils. Add many hours of planning, then sift in a little typing skill. While bringing to a fast boil, mix in all available brain fluid followed by a large supply of nerve tonic. Remove from fire on May 15th and serve while hot. --Was it good? We of the Blackhawk Staff hope so. Many thanks to our head cook, Miss Schicht, the annual staff and anyone else who got their hands in the soup. _______________________________________________________________________ The Editor Blackhawk Staff BOTTOM ROW, left to right: G. Smith, B. Schamberger, D. Nagel, B. Eich, Miss Gray, Sponsor. SEC- OND ROW: Mr. Brawand, Sponsor: J. Hicks, N. Hughes, D. Oppold, C. Isball, Miss Schicht, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: J. Graves, R. Dow, K. Mc- Peek, M. McPeek, N. Glanville, S, Clark. FOURTH ROW: C. Fahrion, M. Thill, E. Molitor, B. Teasdale, J. Ploeger. Arrowhead In the fall of '51, sixty-two members met with the co-editors, Gene Smith and Betty Scham- berger, to plan future papers to be published twice a month, with special papers for holidays. Mr. Brawand helped the editors in the make-up of each edition, and the senior stenography class typed and mimeographed it under the direction of Mrs. Bosma. We wish to thank Mr. Roy Peterson who helped during the second semester. BOTTOM ROW, left to right: J. Ploeger, T; Leitzen, J. Werkheiser, D. Nagel. SECOND ROW: Mr. Brawand, Sponsor; P. Sullivan, M. Green, G. Smith, B. Schamberger, J. Hicks, B. Eich, S. Clark, Mrs. Bosma, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: C. McKee, D. Endress, S. Willis, M. Williams, S. Hughes, B. McPeek, S. Borsdorf, M. Ingrassia, E. Blum, K. Pierce. FOURTH ROW: J. Beyer, F. Schubert, S. Olthoff, J. Graves, C. Schap, D. Hill, R.Dow, R. Town- send, B. Ready, D. VandDeWeerd. FIFTH ROW: N. Glanville,L. Kroh- mer, M. McPeek, G. Spencer, J. Geithman, D. Raab, L. Evans, R. Vanderheyden, J. Kloepping. SIXTH ROW: L. McKee, S. Kupersmith, R. Smith, R. Stayner, J. Dick, D. Oppold, B. Cahill, C. Isbell, P. Whaley, S. Arnold, L. Posey. Compliments of The First National Bank of Stockton 27 A O rv O A AO AO Of BOTTOM ROW, left to right: S. Clark, P. Whaley. B. Schamberger. N. Glanville, Miss Griffin, Sponsor: M. McPeek S. Parkinson, J. Kloepping, S. Borsdorf, A. Fehrle. SECOND ROW: C. Endress, J. Pirck, J. Parkinson, W. Appel, J. Albrecht, D. Heid, L. Posey, M. White, R. Stayner. D. Aurand, J. Smith, J. Fisher. THIRD ROW: K. Lyden, b! Beyer, E. Brudi, D. Beyer, S. Arnold, D. Eden, M. Woolcock, D. O'Neil, K. Bonvillian, M, Ingrassia, M Rife D Green, M. Haug. FOURTH ROW: M. Williams, J. Hicks, B. McPeek, S. Willis, E. Kehl, L. Haug, M Beyer C Haittht M. Turner. C. Buske, K. Pierce, J. Beyer, F. Schubert. FIFTH ROW: E. Blum, R. Meyer, S Oltoff C Schap D Hurley, E. Ehredt. D. VanDeWeerd, B. Ready, H. Schlichting, R. Dow, P. Townsend, L. Haeft, T. Davis.' SIXTH ROW: J. Townsend, G. Niemann. J. Endress, G. Spencer, J. Geithman, M. Westaby, W. Holland, B Brinioer K Dit- tmar, K. Kappes, D. Evans. ' ’ Future Homemakers of America Stunt Night was the beginning of many parties for the seventy-nine FHA girls. Everyone in the club participated during the evening of October 23eitherin a stuntor on a committee. Decembers found all the girls in high school asn their guests eating a delicious Christmas dinner which was sponsored by the FHA girls The second semester parties were a Daddy Date Night with waffles and sausage; and FFA adn FHA party cen- tered around St. Patricks Day; and a Backward Party, the final party of the year. At this last party we did every- thing backwards which proved to be a fun-making idea. T.heu BaJ e Sale sposnored by the FHA girls brought in over $50.00. Gifts for two large Christmas boxes weredo- nated by the girls. These boxes were given to two orphanages in a neighboring town. Officers for the year were: President, Manie Ellen McPeek; Vice President, Nancy Glanville; Secretary Sally Parkinson; Treasurer Pat Whaley; Parliamentarian. Shirley Bordsdorf; Degree Chairman, JoAnn Kloepping. Repor- ter. Aleta Mae Fehrle; Publicity Book Chairman Shirley Clark; Historian, Betty Schamberger. Complements of EARL'S CLOVER FARM STORE Fancy groceries and meats Fresh fruits and vegetables -- Frozen foods 28 BOTTOM ROW, left to right: J. Blair, N. Creighton, R. Schlichting, A. Yungbluth, D. Nagel, Mr. Miller, Sponsor; K. McPeek, W. Wand, D. Raab. SECOND ROW: M. Domberger, D. Noll, D. Leitzen, M. Eden, G.Whaley,G. Schu- bert, D. Nagel, C. Wachter, B. Funston, K.Katzenberger, S. Eberle. THIRD ROW: E. Blair. M. Bardell. D. Heid- enreich, C. Dittmar, M. Bardell, R. Borsdorf, J. Masters, D. Bower. D. Block, M. Townsend, L. Evans. FOURTH ROW: D. Shere, H. Folkens, A. Althof, B. Schubert, D. Endriss, H. Yeager, R. Clrak, D. Breed, A. Van Huizen, A. Winter, R. Hesselbacher. FIFTH ROW: P. Aurand, M. Pierce, E. Marcure, H. Haug, D. Randecker, T. Leitzen, D. Dittmar, J. Eden, R. Pierce, S. Eden, D. Hayes. SIXTH ROW; N. Yungbluth, G. Wachter, R. Leibert, R. Hughes, M. Haug, R. Zink, G. Offenheiser, R. Arand, R. Andresen, D. Schubert, D. Stadel. Future Farmers of America With the opening of the 1951-52 school year, the F.F.A. roster of members numbered sixty-four. One-third of the members were greenhands , and the remaining two-thirds were Chapter Farmers. The purpose of the F.F.A. is to mold good citizens, as well as good farmers, of the rural boys enrol led in'the or- ganization Stockton participated in the judging contest which provide the members with valuable information concerning the selection of livestock. The local chapter also participated in the parliamentary procedure for conducting a business meeting. The officers for the year are: President, Kenneth McPeek; Vice President, Donald Nagel: Secretary,Wayne Wand; Treasurer, Alan Yungbluth; Reporter, Delbert Raab; Sentinel, Roger Schlichting. Compliments of Kraft Food Company ■ 29 o ft n n t . k - V. Bottom row, left to right: Mr. Curler, Sponsor; R. Thill, J. Ploeger, N. Creighton, M. Thill, Mr. Vickers, Sponsor. Second row: J. Kieffer, J. Kaufman, E. Blair, R. Hermann, D. Kuhl, D. Macka- ben, G. Schreck, H. Folkens, R. Baker. Third row: M. Pierce, R. Schlichting, D. Dick, R. Pierce, R. Bryant, T. Bastian, C. Fahrion, L. Paxson. Photo Club This year the Photo Club was under the able Co-sponsorship of Mr. Vickers and Mr. Curler. The main object of the club was to make enough money to buy an enlarger. The structure and make-up of a camera were studied by its members. The officers of the club were: President, Leo Paxson; Vice President. Cletus Fahrion; Secretary- Treasurer, Jerry Ploeger. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Bryant, R. Leibert, R. Teasdale, E. Molitor, K. Leiser, V. Molitor. SECOND ROW: T. Bastian, R. Hughes, W. Wand.R. Arand, Mr. O'- Dair, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: E. Offenheiser, S. Eden, R. Pierce. R. Andresen, D. Schu- bert, F. Kappes, P. Evans, J. Werkheiser. FOURTH ROW: G. Schreck, H. Folkens, D. Raab, J. Buske, E. Marcure, R. Hesselbacher, J. Bedinger. FIFTH ROW: M. Eden. G. Whaley, S. Eberle, K. Katzenberger, R. Borsdorf, D. Heidenreich. Projectionists’ Club This year the projectionists’ have thirty-two members in their group with Mr. O'Dair as sponsor. They hold the responsibility of showing all educational movies given in class rooms. No academic credit is given for this job, however satisfaction does come from the pride the boys take in their work. Compliments of Dr. S. Bonnefil 30 BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Ploeger, B. Eich, P. Evans. K. Leiser, M. Thill, Mr. Lorton, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: D. Endress, E. Krise, J. Kaufman, R. Hermann, R. Kieffer, H. Folkens, G. Schreck, E. Woolcock, Mr. Vickers. Spon- sor. THIRD ROW: R. Clark, R. Bryant, T. Bastian, C. Fahrion, F. Kappes, R. Leibert, L. Paxson, E. Molitor, R. Thill. Science Club This newly-organized club was put under the co-sponsorship of Mr. Lorton and Mr. Vickers. During the course of the year its members saw several movies and joined with the Junior Academy of Science. They also bought and assembled telescopes with which to view the galaxies. Marvin Thill was elected president, with Eldred Molitor as vice-president, and Richard Hermann, sec- retary-treasurer. Art Club The Art Club is a new organization this year with Mr. Curler as its sponsor. This club meets every Tuesday and some of its various activities include: Pencil and charcoal sketches and many eye-catching posters were made. Mrs. Hartman, who excels in artistic work, has very graciously helped Mr. Curler with this club, which was greatly appreciated. The officers for this club were elected as follows: President, Donna VanDeWeerd; Vice President, Carolyn Isbell; Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Ready. Stamp Club The Stamp and Coin Club has traded, exchanged and sold stamps among its members and has studied different types and ways to collect these items. It has had several exhibits of stamps and coins for the entire school to see. Officers were: President, Tyler Bastian; Vice President, Kay Pierce; Secretary-Treasurer, Skaidrite Peterson; Sponsor, Mr. Bra wand. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: S.Pet- ersons, K. Pierce, T. Bastian, D. VanDe- Weerd, C. Isbell. B. Ready. SECOND ROW: K. Cahill, M. Domberger.C. End- ress, J. Kaufman, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Curler, Mr. Brawand, Sponsors. THIRD ROW: D. Endress, M. Endriss, M. Green, E. Molitor, R. Kieffer, R. Baker, H. Town- send, J. Bedinger, L. Paxson, P. Evans. Compliments of the UNION DAIRY FARMS OF FREEPORT BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Meyer, L. Krohmer, Mrs. Bosma, Sponsor; B. Cahill, J. Dick, S. Clark. SECOND ROW: L. Oltoff, R. Stayner, R. Smith, C. Isbell, P. Whaley, D. Oppold, E. Brudi. THIRD ROW: A. Fehrle, M. Williams, S.Hughes, B. McPeek, S. Borsdorf, M. Turner, A. Stine. FOURTH ROW: M. Green, J. Kloepping, D. Hill, R. Dow, R. Townsend, E. Kuehl, M. McPeek. FIFTH ROW: J. Hicks, B. Schamberger, K. Pierce, E. Blum, J. Beyer, F. Schubert, M. Endriss, J. Graves. White Collar Club The W.C.C. is made up of Junior and Senior girls in stenography. There are thirty-five girls in this organization and Mrs. Bosma is the sponsor. Earlier in the year the club had a candy sale in order to make money for the Christmas Dance, which is one of the main events of the school year. The Christmas Snowflake Ball was a big success for every one had a good time. The girls enjoyed their Come-As-You-Are-Party on February 4th. The officers of the W.C.C. Club are: President, Leona Krohmer; Vice-President, Ruth Meyer; Secre- tary, Barbara Cahill; Treasurer, Janet Dick. Spanish Club One of the smallest clubs this year is the Spanish Club composed of only ten members. During the year we had a stand for Halloween and sponsored an assembly program. This Club was sponsored by Mr. Bra- wand. Officers were: President, Joan Graves; Vice President. Darlene Endress; Secretary. Eleanor Katzenber- ger; Treasurer, Aleta Mae Fehrle. « o a n BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Endress, J. Graves, Mr. Brawand, Sponsor; E. Katzenberger. SECOND ROW: S. Petersons, A. Fehrle, B. Ready, J. Beyer. 32 It's Movie Time U.S.A.” MAIN THEATRE Stockton, Illinois LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Fahrion, N. Hughes, G. Smith, T. Leitzen. Treasury Department The Treasury Department handles the funds for all student and teacher organizations. Since a consider- able amount of money is involved, trustworthy and responsible students are selected to handle the job. The activities of this department include: selling tickets at basketball and football games, writing checks and taking in money from various organizations, doing bookwork and closing the books at the end of each month. The student who eventually becomes treasurer of the high school serves a semester of apprenticeship in his sophomore year and serves his junior year as assistant, becoming treasurer his senior year. Neenah Hughes is treasurer, Cletus Fahrion is assistant and Nancy Glanville is apprentice, while Tom Leitzen is athletic treasurer. Mrs. Bosma is the sponsor. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Dittmar, S. Endress, W. Appel, M. Boyer, H. Townsend, M. McPeek, K, Kappes, C. Buske, E, Molitor. SECOND ROW: D. Green, H. Tietjen, D. Hurley, K. Lyden, B. Beyer, S. Petersons, D. Endress, J. Endress, M. Westaby, Miss Gray, Sponsor. Library Club The library club was created to acquaint its members and the student body with the workings of the high school library. Topics discussed during the year were; the care, the ordering, the cataloging and the shelving of books; and the way in which a book is made. Exhibits from clubs and classes were displayed in the library. The officers were: President. Milo Boyer; Vice President. Howard Townsend; and Secretary- Treasurer, Skaidrite Petersons. KAUFMAN’S VARIETY STORE School Supplies 33 Junior Class Play '51 BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Carpenter, J. Buske, K. Leiser, M, Thill. SECOND ROW: B. Cahill, S. Hughes, J. Graves, M. McPeek, J. Dick, R. Smith. HUCKLEBERRY FINN The great American story of Huckleberry Finn was presented at Stockton High School on April 20, 1951. It is considered one of the greatest and most enjoyed stories ever penned. With this in mind the cast entered into the planning and preparation for its presentation. Back in an old fashioned house in Missouri one summer evening, Ruth and Polly Watson (Sylvia Hughes and Manie Ellen McPeek) undertook the care of a young boy called Huckleberry Finn (Jim Buske). Huck's father, John Finn (Marvin Thill), had been dead for several years. With the return of the supposed dead man, Huck and Tom Sawyer (Lyman Carpenter) had many laughs at the expense of the two maiden aunts. Melba White (Janet Dick), the superstitious colored maid, helped to make the whole story hilarious. The town gossip and her niece, Clara Woppinger (Joan Graves) and Amy (Rae Ann Smith) made very complicated reports which helped to mysti- fy the whole town. Fred Raymond (Ken Leiser) was in love with Ruth, the youngest of the two sisters. The Wat- sons' niece, Mary Jane (Barbara Cahill) tripped in and out so as to keep her aunts nerves sufficiently riled. It was finally proven that John Finn had not died which made a pleasant ending for the Watson household in Missouri. The play was directed by Miss Mary Prost. Dramatics Club One of the new clubs of the year is the Dramatics Club under the direction of Mr. Eugene Peterson. Members of this organization presented skits, poems and pantomimes at each meeting. For its assembly of the year, the group presented hilarious pantomimes of And the Lamp Went Out and Casey At Bat. Officers of this club are: President, G. Offenheiser; Vice President, J. Buske; Secretary-Treasurer, B. Arand. BOTTOM ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Blair, B. Arand, G. Offenheiser, J. Buske, L. Tietjen, B. Eich, A. Yung- bluth. SECOND ROW: R. Stayner, B. Cahill, J.Dick, M. Ingrassia, S. Hughes, B. McPeek, S. Borsdorf, M. Turner, Mr. Peterson, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: M. Williams, B. Schamberger, J. Hicks, K. Pierce, F. Schubert, E. Blum, R. Meyer, J. Graves, K. Leiser. FOURTH ROW: R. Dow, D. Hill, B. Ready, D. Van De Weerd, J. Kloepping, J. Geith- man, J. Townsend, C. Lloyd, E. Mol- itor. HERMANN FUNERAL HOME The Home with the Church-Like Chapel. 34 SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: K. McPeek, S. Hughes, G. Offenheiser, M. Thill, Mr. Peterson, Director. STANDING: D. Dittmar, D. Nagel, W. Wand, B. Cahill, L. Teitjen, J. Eden, M. Haug, G. Smith, A. Yungbluth. Senior Play Fourteen members of the senior class, under the direction of Mr. Eugene Peterson, presented a rollicking ver- sion of the popular comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, to a full house on November 16. The mysterious home life of Abby and Martha Brewster (Sylvia Hughes and Neenah Hughes) was quite confusing to their nephew, Mortimer (Kenneth McPeek), his fiance, Elaine (Barbara Cahill), and the neighborhood policemen. Abby and Martha, however, saw nothing wrong with their acts of charity, which consisted of relieving men of their problems by putting arsenic in their wine. Mortimer, already in a state of distraction because he had no solution for his aunts’ actions, was decidedly more bothered when his brother, Jonathan (a murderer) (Marvin Thill), returned home bringing with him Dr. Ein- stein (Alan Yungbluth) and a corpse. While the aunts continued their acts of charity, Mortimer set out trying desperately to get rid of the three in- truders and to stop the aunts strange actions. Teddy Brewster (Lester Teitjen), who thought he was Teddy Roosevelt, tickled the ribs of every spectator with his speech, costume and actions. The play was full of suspense as well as comedy and was classified by many as the best yet. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Offenheiser, A. Yungbluth, M. Thill, SEATED: K. McPeek. We're just preforming a little operation officer. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Hughes, A. Yungbluth, G. Smith, B. Cahill. STANDING: K. McPeek, W. Wand, G. Smith. Welcome to Happy-Dale aunties. 35 D. A. R. Award From the class of ’52, Neenah Hughes was chosen to receive rhe annual Daughters of the American Revolution award. Neenah well deserved the honor, as she was chosen in her Junior year for the National Honor Society and served as the School Treasurer during her senior year. She was an honor student all four years and had the dependability, service, leadership and patri- otism required to receive this award. The students and faculty of the past year extend to Neenah their congradulations for an honor well earned. Four Firsts At District Music Contest Stockton High School received four firsfc at the district music contest held in Rock Falls late in March of 1951. The high ratings went to Reita Townsend, high soprano; John Blair, boys' high voice; and Judy Hiajh and Roberta Dow in the piano division. These positions entitled them to compete injthe State Music Contest at Clinton, Illinois. Roberta received aJfirst ratipg at State foivhfer piano solo, and the others received thirds very p roud of he f ne BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Smith, D. Kuhl, R. Keefer, D. Stadel, Miss Lingford, Director; H. Rowe, P. Sullivan, J. Blair. SECOND ROW: N. Kuhns, L, Olthoff, R. Smith, S. Kupersmith, D. Oppold, J. Dick, B. Cahill, C. Isball, J. Smith, P. Whaley. THIRD ROW: E. Brudi, M. Woolcock, M. Williams, S. Hughes, E. Krise, J. Hicks, B. Schamberger, K. Pierce, M. Turner, S. Borsdorf, FOURTH ROW: E. Kuehl, B. Ready, D. Van De Weerd, L. Krohmer, M. McPeek, T. Davis, J. Geithman, K. Kappes, A. Althoff, A. Beyer. FIFTH ROW: F. Schubert, E. Blum, D. Hurley, J. Kloepping, E. Ehredt, J. Townsend, R. Townsend, R. Dow, N. Glanville, W. Holland. SIXTH ROW: N.Neimeyer, R. Borsdorf, R. Schlichting, R. Zink, V. Molitor, M. Boyer, R. Pierce, S. Eden, L. Paxson, D. Nagel, J. Werkheiser, G. Offenheiser. Mixed Chorus The Mixed Chorus was the largest section of the choral division of the Music Depart- ment numbering sixty students. They met for practice three times weekly and prepared varied songs which were presented at assemblies and programs and as the climax of the spring music concert in May. The Ave Maria in Latin, and a French folk song caused some language difficulties, and many laughs. 1952 was another enjoyable year for the Mixed Chorus. 37 BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Westaby, K. Dittmar, T. Davis, Miss Lingford, Director; J, Townsend, S. Clark, B, Ready. SECOND ROW: S. Endress, J. Endress, S. Kupersmith, J. Smith, S. Petersons, D. Endress, B. Bey- er, M. Williams, S. Hughes, THIRD ROW: E. Krise, J. Hicks, B. Schamberger, K. Pierce, E. Blum, S. Borsdorf, F. Schubert, C. Haight, D. Van De Weerd, M, McPeek. FOURTH ROW: D. Hurley, E. Ehredt, J. Kloepping, R. Dow, R. Townsend, E.Kuehl, L. Krohmer, K. Kappes. FIFTH ROW; W, Appel, R. Stayner, R. Smith, J. Dick, B. Cahill, D. Oppold, C. Isbell, E. Brudi, M. Woolcock. Girls’ Chorus The Stockton Girls Chorus is another large Choral group, which included forty-five students this year. They met twice a week for rehearsal and sang for a P.T.A. program at Thanksgiving time,at an assembly program, and for the Spring music concert. They also entered contests this year, going to Fulton for the District Contest April BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Spencer, M. Eden, G. Whaley, J. Vanderheyden, G. Schreck, Miss Lingford. Director. SECOND ROW: C. Endress.J. Endress, N. Busch, L. McKee. M. Michaels, J. Endress, J. Keefer, D. Eden, M. Rife. THIRD ROW: D. O'Neill, B. Brudi, M. Ingrassia, M. Bier, R. Townsend, L. Meier, V. Oppold, S. Arnold, L. Haug. FOURTH ROW; C. Buske. B. Lau, J. Zink, L. Zink, J. Carroll, E. Molitor, C. Schap, M. Townsend. P. Townsend. FIFTH ROW: J. Bryan, D. Shere, D. Block, D. Bower, R. Clark, A. Van Huizen, M. Pierce, J. Bedinger, E. Marcure, R. Thill. Freshmen Chorus The Freshmen Chorus is a special group in the choral department. It is a class which prepares the students for Senior Chorus. Many freshmen who enter high school have not done any part-work in music: therefore, Freshmen Chorus trains them for this. Fresh- men Chorus is not absolutely necessary to get into Senior Chorus, but upperclassmen must be able to carry a part to enter. This group sang at an assembly and at the Spring Con- cert. Many different kinds of songs were learned. Miss Lingford also chose a freshmen girls' ensemble and an ensemble of both boys and girls which practiced during the year to give the freshmen experience in singing smaller groups. 39 Mixed Double Quartet BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: R, Townsend, D. Oppold, R. Dow, T. Davis, K. Kappes. SECOND ROW: N. Neimeyer.J. Blair, L. Paxson, S. Eden. This small group of eight boys and girls gives the students an opportunity to do special work. Singing in a mixed double quartet is a much difference experience than singing with sixty students. More inde- pendence and ability are required. They sang at an assembly program and in May at the annual concert. Boys’ Quartet The Boys' Quartet was selected by Miss Lingford from the boys in Senior Chorus. This group met once a week to practice and sang at several programs throughout the year and at the concert in May. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Blair, V. Mol- itor, R. Schlichting, J. Werkheiser, N. Glanville, accompanist. Triple Trio Nine girls from the Girls-Chorus were selected by Miss Lingford for the Triple Trio this year. This group was very popular, singing at several assemblies, Christmas programs and for the Women’s club in April. They sang at the Spring Concert and entered the district contest at Fulton in April. 40 Y % 1 Contest Participants BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Hughes, R. Stay- ner, F. Schubert. SECOND ROW: B. Schamberger, J. Hicks, accompanist; B. Ready, K. Pierce. THIRD ROW: D. Van De Weerd, E. Kuehl, J. Kloepping. Girls Triple Trio BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Thelma Davis, Girls Low Voice; Sylvia Hughes, Girls Medium Voi- ce; Reita Townsend, Girls High Voice. SECOND ROW: Esther Kuehl, Girls Low Voice; Joyce Smith, Girls Medium Voice; Roberta Dow, Piano. THIRD ROW: Cletus Fahrion, Piano; John Blair, Boys High Voice. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Willis, E. Katzenberger, R. Townsend, M. Williams, J. Masters, R. Baker, E, Blum, S. Clark. SECOND ROW: H. Folkens, J. Eden, D. Nagel, B. McPeek, C. Fahrion, A. Fehrle, R. Stayner.J. Ploeger, R. Vanderheyden. THIRD ROW: J. Smith, J. Hicks, B. Schamberger, Miss Lingford, Director. Band The seventeen members ofour High School Band were of great service to the school by providing music at the home football and basketball games, as well as a number of assembly programs. The High School Band also provided different kinds of music at the Spring Concert. The band has a float in the annual Halloween parade and received fourth prize. Officers for the year were: President, Don Nagel; Vice President, Marlene Williams; Secretary, Beth McPeek. 42 BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Ingrassia, M. Heidenreich, M. Schap, D. Baker, K. Katzenberger, D, Nagel, J. Reilly, D. Goehlke, G. Wachter, N. Busch, W. MacKaben, R. Reed, J. Logeman. SECOND ROW: G. Schreck, B, Brudi, J. Bedinger, D. Bower, P. Evans, R. Davis, J. Offenheiser, R. Clark, N. Kappes, S. Ploeger, L. Spickler, R, Thill, R. Nadig, L, Breed. THIRD ROW: D.Van De Weerd, C. Simmons, B, Hess, D. Stadel. FOURTH ROW: K. Cahill, R. Hughes, J. Blair, S. Simmons, J. Ploeger, W. Vanderheyden, G. Townsend, H. Schlichting, P. Town- send, E. Masters, Miss Lingford, Director. Beginners Band Our larger band, although consisting of beginners, has sixty members. The beginners are from the public grade school, Holy Cross, and neighboring country schools. Having beginners from other schools is something new, and it is proving very satisfactory. In the next few years their real worth wjll be highly appreciated. y. ?' S' J 43 Homecoming Dance After a hard earned victory over St. Columbkille, a dance, which was sponsored by the student council and the cheerleaders, was held in the gym. Queen Lorraine Olthoff and her attendants-- Barbara Cahill, Shirley Borsdorf, Nancy Glanville and Carol Schap reigned over the throne. Co- captains, Bob Arand and Carson Lloyd, presented each girl with a corsage. Queen Lorraine and her guest, Ronnie Edler, led the Grand March. Decorations consisted of cut-out maroon and gold helmets, which were fastened to the wall behind the Stockton goal post, on which were written the Blackhawk players' names. The Throne was also just behind the goal post. The other half of the gym was decorated with goal post and players' names in honor of St. Columbkille. Halloween On October 31, a large crowd adorned the main streets of town to participate in a mock car- nival. It proved to be a success as it was in the past year, even though the weather was very cold. The little tots performed in a costume parade, and they were followed by the floats of the high school and grade schools. At the end of the parade came the senior float with the eight can- didates for king and queen. Carolyn Isbell was crowned queen Kenneth McPeek, king. Their attendants were Manie Ellen McPeek, Barbara Cahill, Darlene Oppold, Don Nagel. Wayne Wand and Eldon Logemann. The various amusement and food stands were operated by the four classes and other organiza- tions. After business slowed down, the stands were closed and everyone retired to the highschool for a free movie. 44 45 Acknowledgments -- =A. Courtesies of A P Store, Kenneth Young, Manager, Stockton, Drs. Alzeno and Bertoglio, Dentists, Stockton. Bart's Cleaners, We're right on the spot , Bart Brandt. Betty's Beauty Shop, Complete beauty service , Stockton. Compliments of Walter J. Beyer, Electrical farm and home equipment. General Electric, Admiral and Kelvinator. Black Cat phone 73 Mr. and Mrs. Reilly. Blairs Garage, Repairing and towing, Stockton. Compliments of Blossom Food Store, Stockton. P. D. Bosma, Chiropractor, Stockton. Best of Luck to the Class of '52 C. Elmer Brown. Brown's Men's Wear, Men's clothing and sportswear. Compliments of the Chocolate Shop, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Lower. Continental Coffee Shop, Where students meet and eat Congratulations, Class of '52, Curtiss Service Station Courtesies of D. G. Standard Service Station, Stockton Carson Dow and Carl Gutzmer. Fiedler's Service Station, Mobile, Fred Fiedler and Roni Downing. The Frudden Lumber Co., Building material and coal. Glanville Hardware -- 1887, sixty-five years of service 1952. Dr. Eric Gustafon, 101 West Front St., Phone 327, Stockton. Haffele Drug Store, Walgreen Agency, Phone 22. Hair Pin Inn -- Compliments of Read's Inn. R.I. Hanson's Co. for RCA Victor, Philco and Bendix. Our Congratulations to the class of '52, The Herald News. Compliments of Hotze Feed and Oil. Jo Daviess Proved Tire Service, B. Tiffany. Courtesies of Johnson's Hardware, Stockton. Compliments of A. W. Mackaben at the Gamble Store. 46 BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Lorton, L. Paxson, R. Andresen, E. Molitor, R. Arand, K. Leiser, H. Rowe. SECOND ROW: D.Raab, J. Buske, H. Yeager, H. Townsend, C. Lloyd R. Schlichting. THIRD ROW: R. Zink, D. Dick, E. Logeman, W. Wand, M. Haug, V. Molitor, G. Offenheiser. FOURTH ROW: R. Leiser, D. Nagel, B. Eich, P. Sullivan, ]. Blair, M. Thill, D. Allen, Football BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Arand, B. Eich, H. Townsend, H. Rowe, W. Wand, M. Pierce, D. Dick. SEC- OND ROW: Coach Byars, K. Leister, P. Sullivan, M. Haug, E. Molitor, J. Bedinger, M. Thill, R. Leiser, R. Schlicht- ing, Coach Lorton. THIRD ROW: R. Zink, Manager; D. Raab, D. Nagel, C. Lloyd, L. Paxson, R. Andresen, G. Of- fenheiser, J. Buske, E. Longeman, Manager. FOURTH ROW: V. Molitor, K. Schubert, N. Creighton, D. Dittmar. S” Club Football Games Lettermen Stockton . . 0 Polo 6 Stockton . . 0 Mt. Carroll . . 14 Stockton . . 21 Galena 7 Stockton . . 7 E. Dubuque . . 6 Stockton . . 19 Warren 0 Stockton . . 6 St. Columbkille 0 Stockton . . 13 Lenark 13 Stockton . . 6 Savanna 26 72 72 Conference gam es ENDS Ken Leiser Bob Arand Ralph Leiser • Philip Sullivan Marvin Thill Donald Nagel GUARDS Wayne Wand Leo Paxson Melvin Haug Delbert Raab CENTERS • Roger Schlichting MANAGER Richard Zink Eldon Logeman TACKLES Howard Townsend • Howard Rowe Gene Offenheiser Norman Creighton Karl Schubert Dalvin Dittmar BACKS “ Bill Eich Max Pierce Donald Dick • Jim Bedinger Eldred Molitor Virgil Molitor Bob Andresen Carson Lloyd Jim Buske • Letterman Returning Letterman Football After suffering two defeats, at the hands of Polo and Mr. Car- roll, Stockton's Blackhawks snapped into a winning streak that gained the 1951 U. S. Grant Conference. Butch Lloyd, Eldred Molitor, and Bill Eich sparked the run- ning attack from a winged T formation. When taking to the air, Bob Arand and Phil Sullivan pulled in many passes from Bob An- dresen or Buddy Dick. Coach Lorton added spice to the offense by using the single wing and reversed single wing. Coach Byars did an excellent job instruct- ing the linemen. 48 49 KNEELING: E. Logemann, Coach Lorton. STANDING: left to right: D. Dick, R. Andresen, R. Arand, E. Molitor, M. Thill, D, Allen, P. Sullivan, L. Paxson, C. Lloyd, H. Townsend. GAME SCORES Stockton 50 Winslow 37 Stockton 38 Savanna 55 •Stockton 39 Galena 42 Stockton 50 Pearl City 45 •Stockton 40 Elizabeth 57 •Stockton 65 East Dubuque 71 •Stockton 51 Hanover 50 •Stockton 44 Warren 42 •Stockton 48 Galena 65 Stockton 40 Aquin 53 •Stockton 48 Elizabeth 81 •Stockton 46 East Dubuque 55 Stockton 43 Aquin 46 •Stockton 68 Hanover 48 Stockton 57 Pearl City 34 •Stockton 47 Warren 39 Stockton 48 Winslow 37 Stockton 31 Savanna 63 Total 853 Total 920 •Conference MT. CARROLL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Stockton 29 Chadwick 40 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Stockton 50 Scales Mound 48 Stockton 43 Elizabeth 60 Stockton 51 Hanover 49 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Stockton 47 Orangeville 52 INDIVIDUAL VARSITY SCORING Bob Arand..................................190 Teed Molitor...............................190 Sully Sullivan............................ 160 Butch Lloyd................................149 Andy Andresen..............................121 Buddy” Dick.................................79 Doc” Townsend...............................77 Marv Thill.................................50 Leo Paxson.................................20 Howie Rowe.................................15 Donnie Allen...............................8 Jim Bryan..................................5 Le Roy Leiser..............................4 Virg Molitor...............................2 HERMANN CLOTHING CO. Geo. S. Hermann Donald C. Hermann Clothing and Shoe Store 50 Varsity Although the seasons record showed two more losses than wins, the Black- hawks never gave in. Several of the losses were by a very small margin. Elizabeth proved to be the biggest trouble, inasmuch as they won three games from the Stockton quintet. Coach Lorton used three types of defense. Usually the two-three zone was engaged but on occasion a new type of defense was used. It consisted of a three man zone and two players on a man to man. The later defense marked the fall of Scales Mounds at the hands of Stockton. High-lighting the season was the overwhelming defeat of Hanover by a 68- 48 score. During the same game Eldred Molitor broke the seasons individual scoring record by swishing 22 markers. Stockton finished fourth in the U. S. Grant Conference, but won the third place trophy in the County Tournament. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Smith, B. Ca- hill, D. Oppold, J. Dick. PAPOOSE'S CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: P. Townsend, M. Williams, K. Bonbillain, R. Town- send, 51 Bottom row, left to right: R. Teasdale, H. Rowe, R. Leiser, V. Molitor, J. Bryan. Second row: Coach Byers, J. Bedinger, G. Wachter, R. Thill, M. Pierce, E. Logemann, Manager. Third row: R. Bryant, J. Blair, D. Schubert, A. Ven Huizen, D. Kuhl, J. Vanderheyden. Reserves The Papooses' win-loss record was marred only in conference play. They managed to win less than half of their conference games, but the high note of their campaign was the perfect slate of wins in non-conference play. The re- serves never lost a game by a margin of more than six points. Howard Rowe paces his team with a seasonal total of 159 points, while Ralph Leiser followed at a 144 clip. Usually the reserves swished the net at a better than .350 average. On one occasion they burned the hoop at a .500 pace. Under the coaching of Mr. Byars, the Papooses proved to be a team with a future. GAME SCORES RESERVES INDIVIDUAL SCORING Stockton 31 Winslow 26 Rowe Stockton 43 Savanna 38 Leiser •Stockton 28 Galena 32 Molitor Stockton 58 Pearl City 36 Townsend •Stockton 33 Elizabeth 38 Bryan •Stockton 27 East Dubuque 19 Bedinger •Stockton 51 Hanover 29 Dick •Stockton 26 Warren 33 Teasdale •Stockton 47 Galena 43 Pierce Stockton 42 Aquin 34 Blair •Stockton 39 Elizabeth 42 Vanderheyden . . •Stockton 49 East Dubuque 26 Van Huisen . . . . Stockton 48 Aquin 31 •Stockton 46 Hanover 50 Stockton 47 Pearl City 34 •Stockton 31 Warren 36 Stockton 41 Winslow 27 Stockton 56 Savanna 40 Total 748 Total 613 Compliments of STOCKTON MANUFACTURING CO. Atwood Vacuum Machine Co. Manufacturers of Auto Body Hardware 52 ’Conference Bottom row, left to right: J.Geithman, W. Hollan, K. Kappes, D. Evans, Miss Van Duzer, Sponsor; D. Beyer, J. Brudi, S. Parkinson, E. Katzenberger. Second row: A. Foat, J, Parkinson, W. Appel, C, Endress.D. Heid, L. McKee, L. Posey, M. White, V. Oppold, R. Stayner, S. Kuppersmith, R. Smith, J. Keefer. Third row: K. Lyde’n, B. Beyerl J. Dick, B. Cahill, D. Oppold, C. Isbell, D. Brininger, M. Micheals, J, Kleckner, S. Petersons, J. Endre’ss D, Au- rand, R. Townsend. Fourth iow: C. Buske, M. Beyer, B. Lau, L. Mier, M. Haug, J. Beyer, S. Olthoff, J. Zink, C. Schap, E. Molitor, M. Green, D. Hill, R. Dow. Fifth row: C. Bonvillain, M.Woolcock, S. Arnold, J. Fisher,’ S. Willis, D. Green, C. Haight. M. Ingrassia, S. Borsdorf, B. McPeek, S. Hughes, J. Hicks, B. Schamberger. Sixth row: H. Schlichting, u. Hurley, E. Ehredt, L. Zink, J. Townsend, H. Teitjen, L. Krohmer, B. Brininger K. Ditt- mar. G. A. A. The G.A.A.'s varied program of hiking, bicycling, soccer, basketball, bad- minton, baseball and volleyball helps to develop strong bodies, keener minds and good sportsmanship. At the end of each year awards are given to those girls who have met the requirements to receive them. The town girls met after school once or twice a week, while the country girls met once every week and twice every other week. The delegates to G.A.A. camp last year, June Brudi and Eleanor Katzen- berger, gave a report of their camp experiences at the mixer party which was given for the Freshmen in September. In November members and their guests enjoyed dancing to the music by Simmons at the Harvest Moon dance. In March the club entered the state telegraphic basketball shooting tourney. Officers for the year were: President, June Brudi; Vice-President, Eleanor Katzenberger; Secretary, Sally Parkinson; and Treasurer, Darlene Beyer. STOCKTON MOTOR CO. Buick-Chevrolet-Frigidaire Sales and Service A. O. Spavin Stockton, Illinois 53 Mr. Roy Peterson A change of English teachers took place with the coming of the second semster. J. W. Brawand left to enroll in the University of Illinois Medical School in Chicago. His position was filled by Mr. Roy Peterson, who was a recent graduate from Northland College in Ash- land, Wisconsin. Not many schools in the area can claim two Mr. Petersons' in their English depart- ment. Mr. Petersonfilled his position well, for he was active in school matters and was interested in com- munity affairs. 54 Bus Drivers To the persons who keep our students coming and going, our faithful bus drivers, we dedicate this page. Their unerring responsi- bility to keep the wheels rolling in clear or stormy weather is greatly appreciated. After all, what is a school without students. Thank you very much Messrs. Brown, Brandt, Evans, Heidenreich, Herman, Gutzmer, Murphy, Rowe, and Townsend; the Reverends Andresen and Bedinger. In memoriam to Mr. Wes Williams we, the student body, wish to say that his untiring loyalty to us and tothe school will never be forgotten. 55 SEPTEMBER 4, 1951-- School days, dear old golden rule days” are here again. Fun for most of us, except Jim who had a bad break--collarbone that is. SEPTEMBER 8--House of Delegates meeting. Miss Griffen and Manie Ellen at- tending. SEPTEMBER 13--Big day for four senior girls. Congratulations to our new cheer- leaders-Barb, Janet, Darlene, and Rae Ann. SEPTEMBER 14--First football game of the season, but the Blackhawks came out on the weak end of the score, 6-0, with Polo being victorious. SEPTEMBER 21--Blackhawks defeated again. Can't seem to get on the ball. Mount Carroll goes home with victory, 14-0. SEPTEMBER 22-Friends help the twins, Kay and Ray, celebrate their sweet sixteen birthday. From all reports the Woodbine 4H er's must have enjoyed their hayride. SEPTEMBER 25--Juniors take tests and learn that they aren't so smart. SEPTEMBER 26--Annual staff takes afternoon off to sell ads in Freeport. SEPTEMBER 27--Student body sings at general assembly. What harmony! SEPTEMBER 28--Blackhawks keep a scalp at home. Their first conference vic- tory, 27-6 over Galena--even though the Galenaites scribbled up our sidewalks. Free malts for the squad! SEPTEMBER 29--Lucky team went to Champaign today to see the fighting Illini trimU. C. L. A. Hope they bringhome a few pointers from their fellow tribes- men. 56 er OCTOBER l--Seniors flash new rings. Play try outs, too. Oh! to be a senior. OCTOBER 4-- B team cheerleaders chosen-Reita, Pat, Marlene and Kathie. These girls are really sharp. OCTOBER 5—Andresen and Arand are heroes in thriller with East Dubuque. What a watery field. Thank goodness the fog lifted long enough to throw one touch- down pass. Buddy Dick and Max Pierce were casualties. OCTOBER 6--F.H.A. meeting at Chadwick. Nancy entrusted with funds. Black- hawk square dance. OCTOBER 7--First girl with a senior boy's class ring--Manie Ellen, of course. OCTOBER 10--Smile! pretty girls, we're choosing Homecoming queen candi- dates today. OCTOBER ll--No school. Teachers call time out. OCTOBER 15--Homecoming queen announced. That Pepsodent smile did it, Lorraine! Attendents-Barbara, Shirley, Nancy and Carol. OCTOBER 16—Cheerleaders show the boys how to handle the pigskin at as- sembly today. Junior class hayride. Fun for all the Blums. OCTOBER 18--Queen Lorraine reigns over muddy Homecoming. Our under- water attack worked swell against St. Colomskille. We won 6-0. Did you ever see so much water? OCTOBER 22--First report cards come out, lots of surprises. OCTOBER 23--Smile! Click! Senior pictures taken. F.H.A. party--stunts for all. OCTOBER 24--Attendants for Halloween selected--Barb Cahill, Darlene Down- ing, Carolyn Isbell, Manie Ellen Spencer, Ken McPeek, Eldon Logemann, Way- ne Wand, Don Nagel. OCTOBER 26--Stockton captures U. S. Grant Conference by defeating Warren at their Homecoming, 19-0. OCTOBER 30--Halloween preparations begun. OCTOBER 31--Queen Carolyn and King Kenny reign over a chilly Halloween. Quite a nice evening anyway--even though quite a few toes became cold! NOVEMBER 1--Assembly given by Band, Student Council and Cheerleaders. NOVEMBER 2--Lanark spoils our four game winning streak by a 13-13 tie. NOVEMBER 7--Juniors chose date for prom. May 10th. Lots of work ahead. NOVEMBER 8--Tom Leitzen and Paul Evans receive the Medal of Honor for outstanding work in selling magazines. Those lads sure will make good sales- men. NOVEMBER 9--Stockton winds up football season wtih a loss to Savanna, 26-6. Butch scores last touchdown for the class of 1952. NOVEMBER 15--Senior Play Matinee. Somebody tell Alan and Marv that this is a three act play. NOVEMBER 16--Senior Play, Arsenic and Old Lace hugh success, same for Don Nagel's party. Nice job, Neenah, for practicing that long part for such a short time. NOVEMBER 17--What's this we hear about Terrapin Ridge, cops, and Ken Mc- Peek? NOVEMBER 19--Open house at P.T.A. Girls Chorus Sang. NOVEMBER 21--F.H.A. tried out their culinary ability on student-body assem- bly. Cakes for all, delicious too! NOVEMBER 22--No school. Thanksgiving. NOVEMBER 23--F.F.A. square dance. NOVEMBER 26--Back after active vacation. NOVEMBER 27--Blackhawks defeat Winslow in basketball opener 50-35. Pa- pooses win 29-25. NOVEMBER 28--Dramatics Club puts on a skit for assembly. Keep the light out. Butch! NOVEMBER 30--G.A.A.'s Harvest Moon dance featured the scene of its title. A bright full moon, corn shocks, and pumpkins gaily lined the gymnasium. The Simmons orchestra furnished a background of appropriate songs. Mary Ann and Butch certainly enjoyed themselves. 58 r DECEMBER 3--Sophomore class party at school. DECEMBER 4--Savanna game lost by two baskets and a free throw. DECEMBER 6--Teachers play the varsity in a game of basketball for assembly. Did you win the case, Mr. Vickers? DECEMBER 7--First conference game. We lost to Galena--anotherclose one. DECEMBER 10--Senior class party. Ken Leiser had great difficulty in handling a bottle of milk. DECEMBER 12--MotherandDaughterBanquethugesuccess. Tables, food, moms, and daughters--all just perfect. DECEMBER 13--National Honor Society puts on assembly. Initiated new mem- bers into their select group. They also gave us a lesson on higher education. DECEMBER 17--Come on everybody, grab your sled and come to the Christmas music program. DECEMBER 18--Blackhawk staff braves the weather and draws a large enough crowd to pay expenses at their square dance. DECEMBER 19--Wedding bells ring for Darlene. DECEMBER 21--No school thanks to Old Man Winter. Vacation starts a day earlier! DECEMBER 22--The Snowflake Ball sponsored by W.C.C. aws a gala affair this eve! Snowflakes from the ceiling, a brililantly decorated Christmas tree on the stage and mistletoe in the center and the Herman Hartlieb orchestra all helped to create an atmosphere of gaiety. The grand march was led by basketball captain, Bob Arand, and his guest, Betty Schamberger. DECEMBER 25--Meeerrry Christmas little boys and girls! DECEMBER 26--Blackhawks came back from Mt. Carroll Tournament dragging their feathers behind them. DECEMBER 31--Do you Bette Bedinger take--. 59 -da.nu.a.rM JANUARY l--Rose Bowl game enjoyed by all. Too bad you have one of the few television sets, Max. JANUARY 3--Cheerleaders put pep into pep meeting. U rah, rah, rah rah, rah rah! JANUARY 4--Sullie tickles the crowd with his spectacular playing as we beat Hanover, 51 to 50. Too close for comfort! JANUARY 5--Musicallyinclined students tryout for district music contest. Listen to the Mockingbird! JANUARY 8--Blackhawks sneak up on the Warriors for a 44 to 42 win. JANUARY ll--Galena didn't play honest Indian, they defeat us with 66 fouls. JANUARY 15--lndians take to the air as the game with Aquin is broadcast over the Freeport F. M. station. Lost though! JANUARY 18--Blackhawks lose their way on Terrapin Ridge. Elizabeth tortured us, but good, by some thirty points. JANUARY 19--Two more seniors tie the knot -- Kenny and Manie Ellen. JANUARY 23--Upset of the season as the Blackhawks squeezed past Scales Mound in the county tournament. JANUARY 24--Those Elizabetheans sure are persistant. Guess they didn’t want us to take home that first place trophy. JANUARY 25--Beat Hanover again and brought a third place trophy back to Stockton. JANUARY 28--Chevaree on the newlyweds. JANUARY 29--Excitement in town this morning as the D. G. Garage burned .... $20,000 damage. JANUARY 31--Buster starred in the Sopho- more Assembly. Didn't realize we had so many talented students around here. 60 February s, inarch FEBRUARY 1--The Warriors from East Dubuque split hairs with the Black- hawks and return to the river with another victory. Nice dance in the gym afterwards. FEBRUARY 4--More fun at the W.C.C. Come-As-You-Are party. FEBRUARY 5--The team journeyed to Freeport to play Aquin, only to lose by three points. The Papooses emerged victorious! FEBRUARY 8—Blackhawks on the warpath again. This time with Andy as chief, they ambush Hanover by twenty points. FEBRUARY 12--Wahoo!! Another feather in our head dress as the Blackhawks torture Pearl City. FEBRUARY 13-- Daddy Date Nite” for F.H.A. girls and their fathers. Quite a supper of waffles and sausages and apple pie that made our mouths water! FEBRUARY 14--Cupid's day--beware of flying arrows! A ventriloquist entertained us at assembly. FEBRUARY 15--Two assemblies in one day. Pruth MacFarlin, a Negro tenor had us spellbound with his variety of songs. In the afternoon. Mary Lo. a Chinese student, talked on Chinese customs. S.H.S. acknowledged Brother- hood Week in full. The day ended right, as the Blackhawks romped over War- ren. FEBRUARY 16--Valentine Dance in the gym tonight. Cute name. Cupid's Capers! By the looks of things cupid was kept pretty busy. Nancy Glanville and Bob Andresen reigned over the dancers. FEBRUARY 18--Band entertained at P.T.A. tonight. 'Twas a miracle, but the trumpets came in on the right measure! FEBRUARY 21--Talent from the Junior class entertained us at assembly today. FEBRUARY 22--The Blackhawks added their fourth scalp in a row by defeating Winslow on their own court. Square dance sponsored by the teachers at home. Nice crowd too. FEBRUARY 29--This was a day for the girls, but not for the Blackhawks. as they were massacred by Savanna. MARCH 4--Snowed in today--no school! Managed to get the Blackhawks and loyal fans to Freeport, though we lost a close one in the regionals to Orange- ville. MARCH ll--Juniors chose their rings. F.H.A.-F.F.A. party--and a gala time was had by all. MARCH 13—Science Club had experiments in assembly. Alan's was a huge noise. G.A.A.'s skit showed the proper and improper method to take care of a person injured in an automobile accident. Wilma Appel was the victim. MARCH 15--Music contest at Fulton today. Cletus and Johnny brought home firsts. Congratulations boys. We were proud of the performances given by our other contestants. MARCH 17--It's a great day for the Irish. More green clothing in S.H.S. P.T. A. entertained Scales Mound. Quite a few people here. Third year home ec. girls entertained their moms. Delicious roast chicken dinner with all the trim- mings. Those harp place cards sure were cute. Sad part of day--income tax. 61 APRIL 10--Good Friday. Our four day vacation begins. APRIL 15--Oh, dear, back to school again. APRIL 18--Junior Class play, Pat was cute as a little girl. Milo and Howard brought down the house with their antics. APRIL 21--Blackhawk assembly. Staff produced and acted out a one act play. APRIL 22--F.H.A. party. Everything was backwards. APRIL 25--Grade school music festival. MAY 2--Blackhawk tries to meetexpenses by sponsoring another square dance. Hope it doesn't snow again. Freshmen gather for their last party of the year, at the park. Lucky seniors venture to Chicago for their skip day. MAY 3--Johnnyand Cletus perform in the State Music Contest. Good-luck fel- lows. MAY 16--Lot of work to decorate for a prom! Juniors really buzzing around here! MAY 17—Junior-Senior Prom— Stardust. MAY 20--High school music contest. MAY 25--Baccalaureatte service. MAY 27--Our eighth graders graduate. MAY 29--Seniors receive a diploma for four years of service and work at S.H.S. 62 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Frank Martin Barber Shop, Stockton. Metcalf Farm Equipment Store, Stockton. Morgan's Shoe Shop, the little store with the big values . Mutual Insurance Company, Stockton -- Wards Grove. Compliments of Myers Farm Store in Stockton. Neimeyer Drug Store, Drugs and school supplies, Phone 4. Peterson's Furniture Store -- Home of Fine Furniture. Compliments of Parks Cafe in Stockton. Dr. Lyle A. Rachuy, Stockton. Ralph Barber Shop, 114 North Main Street, Stockton. Royal Blue Store, Trade here and save . Dr. G. D. Runkle, Stockton. Compliments of Robert Schap. Schroeder Department Store, Doris and Carl Schroeder. Compliments of Schubert Service Station. Compliments of Simmon's Processing Plant. Simmons Drane Garage, Stockton. Compliments of South Side Service, Clarence Kunz. Stephensons Jewelry Store, Congratulations. Compliments of the Stockton Bakery. Stockton Bowling Service. Compliments of the Stockton Co-operative Association. Compliments of Stockton Implement Co., Roger Walker. Stockton Sales Co., Ford cars and trucks, Massey Harris farm machinery. Courtesies of Toepfer's Grocery and Locker. Look your best . See Dick Townsend. Vanderheyden's IGA, Wayner Vanderheyden. 63 ) aw 'f V (V ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Abe Dittmar Sons, Distributors, gas, oil, parts and accessories, Woodbine. Ryder's Clover Farm Store in Woodbine. Woodbine Creamery, Arnold Shipton, Prop. Compliments of Lorenz Laundry, Dubuque, Iowa. Parker Sporting Goods, Exclusive athletic goods and sporting goods, Rockford. New Bilger Studio, the most modern studio in Freeport. Compliments of Coca Cola, Freeport. Collier's Music Store, Music TV, instruments, Freeport. Crawford Drug Store, Opposite the Court House in Freeport. Compliments of Emmert and Moogk Drug Store, Freeport. Al C. Emrich Clothier Furnishers Dress well and succeed . Freeport Autex, 220 West Stephenson St. Freeport Floral Co. Flowers for all occassions , 160 W. Main St. Hepner Hardware Co., heating plants, home and farm hardware, 23 E. Stephenson St., Freeport. S. S. Kresge Company. Robert G. Luecke, registered jeweler, 10 E. Main St., Freeport. Compliments of McCulloch -- Hagens, Freeport. Messing Becker Sporting Goods, Where sportsmen serve sportsmen , 18 S. Galena Ave., Freeport. Compliments of Public Service Company of Northern Illinois F. A. Read Co. It pays to buy at Read's in Freeport . Compliments of Roy's Fountain, Freeport. Don Smith Furniture, furniture,rugs, bedding, 16 W. Main St., Freeport. The Big Shoe Store, Footwear fitted for the entire family , 5 E. Stephenson St., Freeport. Spencer Luggage Shop in Freeport, Illinois. State Bank of Freeport -- 1891 our sixty-first year 1952. Stukenberg Implement Sales, farm implements, 19 E. Main, Freeport. The Surplus Store, Nobody Undersells , 8 W. Main St., Freeport. Thirty Shop has the values, 11 E. Stephenson St., Freeport. 64