Stockton High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Stockton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1953 volume:

■ 'pfvieuMvicC Our high school years are measured by class hours. Hours composed of minutes—minutes of study—minutes of dreaming. These hours are the heart-beat of our school days. As Freshmen and as Sophomores time moves slowly; this is our debut into high school life. As Juniors the tempo increases as we become more involved in academic and social activities. The high point of our four years is the time spent as seniors. A year of work, play and racing the hands of time. There is so much to learn and so little time....No one could possibly record every prec- ious second of those wonderful years but we have tried to capture a few of the fleeting moments to preserve them for you_____ s4hm C4aI Editor in Chief — Judy Hicks Assistant Editor — Sandra Kupersmith Music Editor — Roberta Dow Assistant Music Editor — Joyce Smith Club Editor — Shirley Clark Assistant Club Editor — Darlene Green Picture Editor — Bill Eich Assistant Picture Editor — Virgil Molitor Sport Editor — Eldred Molitor Assistant Sport Editor — Robert Teasdale Feature Editor — Jerry Ploeger Assistant Feature Editor — Kaye Kappes Art Editor — Howard Townsend Assistant Art Editor — Elaine Molitor Business Manager — Cletus Fahrion Assistant Business Manager — Nancy Glanville Sophomore Reporters — Carol Schap Marion Eden Freshman Reporter — Judy Sullivan 4 DecUcatitut TVe, t6e ctucc 953. dedicate t icc iccue t e 3t zc6Juuv6 to t e {fainter dtudeuto and graduated %J Stockton “f cy6 School t iat one attri utiKj t tein. tine and service far t4e eoetyare oew country. Left to Right—Louis Nagel, Cyril Dittmar, Arthur Groezinger, Leon Spencer, Mrs. Bernadine Curtiss, Arthur Winter. (Not pictured—Ralph Beyer). ScAaol SwW Faithfully, the school board meets to discuss the working of our school. Since each decision by the group affects all of us in some way, they indeed carry a great deal of responsibility. Thank you very much for your devotion to our school and its interests. The Class of 1953 remains deeply indebted to you. C is C u isel r ..Ykricks H. H. Baker Richard O'Dair As the hands of the clock have moved in the passage of time, your guidance has led us safely through our high school years. For all the inumerable deeds you have performed, and moments you have spent in our aid, we wish to express our gratitude. Helen Heidenreich Arleeta Stine LOUISE BLUM, B.A. Westmar College, Iowa English, Latin, Arrowhead, F.T.A., Cheerleaders VIRGENE GRIFFIN, B.S. St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa Home Economics, F.H.A., Sophomore Class BRUCE CURLER, B.S., M.S. Milton College, University of Wisconsin Social Science, Photo Club, Sophomore Class BEATRICE HAHN, B.E. Wisconsin State College, Whitewater, Wisconsin Commercial, Treasury, Arrowhead, White Collar Club, Junior Class LILLIAN JACKSON, B.S., M.S. University of South Dakota, University of Illinois English, World History, Library, Librarians, Freshman Class 10 JEAN KELLEY. B M Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois Choruses, Rural Grade Music. ROBERT KELLY. B.S. University of Illinois Shop, Assistant Coach, Sportsman Club, Freshman Class MARGARET LINGFORD, B.M. Alverno College; Milwaukee, Wisconsin Bands, Choruses, Grade Music, Junior Class WARREN LORTON, B.S. Illinois State Normal University Graduate work at University of Wisconsin Boys’ Physical Education, Drivers’ Training, Coach, Student Council, Lettermans’ Club LAWRENCE MILLER, B.S. University of Illinois Vocational Agriculture, Veterans’ Classes, F.F.A., Sophomore Class 11 ALICE SCHICHT, B.S. Northern Illinois State Teachers College DeKalb, Illinois Mathematics, Biology, Blackhawk, Freshman Class CLAIR V. SLAGG, B.S. Wisconsin State Teachers College, Whitewater, Wisconsin General Science, Chemistry, Science Club, Junior Class ELIZABETH VAN DUZER, B.A. Carthage College, Carthage, Illinois Grade and High School Physical Education, G.A.A., National Honor Society, Senior Class EUGENE PETERSON, B.S. Wisconsin State Teachers College, Oshkosh, Wisconsin English, Plays, Dramatics, Hobby Clu DONN A. OLSEN, B.S. University of Wisconsin Speech Correctionist w 12 - tcademic Stn UoyeeA Rain, hail, sleet, or snow the buses must come through, and the janitors must report to work. The students of SHS give the bus drivers a big hand for their friendship and devotion to duty. We are grateful to the janitors for their practice of pa- tience. We can never fully ap- preciate their importance, but we will say, “Thank You.” Janitors, Left to Right—Mr. Park- er, Mr. Flack Bus Drivers, Left to Right—Mr. Evans. Mr. Hermann, Mr. Beding- er, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Bastian, Mr. Rowe, Mr. Brandt, Mr. Priewe. (Not pictured—Mr Townsend) 13 14 Senior Class Officers Seated, R. to L. President—Eldred Molitor Vice-President—Reita Townsend Secretary—Shirley Borsdorf Treasurer—Rita Stayner Standing, R. to L. Sponsors: Miss Van Duzer Mr. O’Dair VERNON ALLEN I like work, I could sit around and watch it all day. Basketball 1, 2. DELMA AURAND Quiet and sincere; a perfect friend. F H A 3. 4; G A A 3. 4; PAUL AURAND He understands the magic of silence. F F A 1. 2. 3. 4: Freshman chorus 1; Mixed chorus 4; Sportsman 3, 4; 17 MERLE BARDELL Beware, I miqht do something sensational. F F A 1, 2, 3, 4; Sportsman Club 3. 4. JoANN BEYER Nice in every sort of way. F H A 1, 2. 3, 4; G A A 3. 4; W C C 3, 4; Sec. 4; Arrowhead 3, 4; Make-up Plays 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; ELIZABETH BLUM She takes the world as she finds it. Freshman chorus; Girls chorus 2. 3: Mixed chorus 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Parliamen- tarian 4; Arrowhead 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Prom server 2; Class secretary 3; Homecoming attendant 2; Band 2. 3; Senior Class Play; W C C 3; Graduation usher 3. EVELYN BRUDI Kindness is the fountain of qladness. Freshman chorus; F H A 1, 2, 3. 4; W C C 3. 4; Mixed chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls chorus 2, 3, 4; Junior Play usher. SHIRLEY BORSDORF There's always fun when Shirley's around. Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; F II A 1, 2. 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3, reporter 4; G A A 3, 4, President 4; Arrowhead 2. 3. 4; Librarian 2, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 3. 4; Music Club 3; W C C 3. 4; Class Sec- retary 2. 4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Halloween Atten- dant 4; Made-up plays 3. 4. MILO BOYER I'm preserving myself for the future. Football 4: Sportsman Club 3. 4; Junior Play 3; Librarv 3; President 3: F F A 1; Mixed chorus 3, 4; Halloween Attendant 4. IS JUNE BRUDT Just a little girl, but full of pep and personality. C A A 1, 2, 3. 4; Point Recorder 2; Librarian 2; Student Council 4; Vice President 4; Sen- ior Play usher; Cheerleading 4. SHIRLEY CLARK A mind that never fails is with knowledge. F H A 1, 2. 3, 4; Freshman chorus; Girls chorus 2, 3; Mixed chorus 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Arrowhead 2, 3, 4; Art Editor 4; Annual 3, 4; Vice President of Sophomore Class; Stu- dent Council 3. Vice President; W C C 3; Thespians 4; N H S 3. 4: Art Club 4; Junior and Senior Play Cast; Usher at Baccalaur- eate and Graduation 3; Served at Junior- Senior Banquet 2; Science Club 4. ETTA EHREDT She has to be known to be really appreciated F H A 1, 2; Mixed and Girls' Chorus 3, 4; G A A 2, 3. STANLEY EDEN Life is what you make it. F F A 1, 2 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Stage Crew Junior and Senior Play; Music Club 3; Sportsman Club 3; Projectionist 3, 4; Mix- ed Double Quartet 3; Baseball 3, 4; Football 4; “S” Club 4. ROBERTA DOW If walkinq and talkinq were music, she would be a whole brass band. F H A 1. 2. 3. 4; G A A 1, 2. 3; Junior and Senior Play Cast; Freshman Chorus; Mix- ed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Girls Chorus 2. 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 1; W C C 3; President 4 Annual 3, 4; Arrowhead 1, 2. 3. 4; District Music Con- test 1, 2. 3; State 2. 3; Dramatics 3, 4; Pro- cessional at Graduation; Homecoming At- tendant 1; Double Mixed Quartet Acc. 3; Girls' Sextet 4. BILL EICH He knew what was what, but didn't always do it Freshman Chorus; Football 1. 2, 3.4; F F A 1, 2; Class President 1; S Club 3. 4; Arrow- head 2, 3. 4; Annual 3. 4; Class Vice Presi- dent 3; Toastmaster for Banquet 3; Drama- tics 3; Sportsman Club 3; Student Council 4; Halloween Attendant 4. 1!) DARLENE ENDRESS Life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. F T A 2, 3, 4; President 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Vice President 3; Book Club 2; Arrow- head 3; Science Club 3, 4; Play Advertising Committee 3; Play usher 4. CLETUS FAHRION Knowledge is power. Freshman Chorus; Freshman Cup; Band 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Music Contest 3; N H S 3, 4; Led Procession at gradua- tion 3; Treasury 3. 4; Photo Club 3. 4; Black- hawk 3, 4; Class President 2; Student Coun- cil 3. RONALD HARNISH It ain't the school I don't like, it's the principle of the thing. Stage Crew Junior Play. JoANN GEITHMAN Wisdom goes with fewest words. G A A 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary Treasurer 2; F H A 1, 2. 3, 4; Historian 2; Dramatics 3. 4; Vice President 4; Arrowhead 2, 3. 4; Photo Club 4; Secretary; Freshman chorus; Mixed chorus 2, 3. 4; Play usher 3; F T A Librarian 2; Senior Play Cast 4; Music Club 3. DONALD HAYES Studying makes some guys wise, but it makes me otherwise. F F A 1, 2. 3, 4; Stage Crew 3. HARVEY HAUG The less you learn, the less you have to remember F F A 1, 2, 3 4; Stage Crew Junior and Senior Play; Football 4. 20 WAYNETTE HOLLAND Speech is great: silence is greater. Freshman Chorus, Senior Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 3, 4; F H A 1. 2, 3; G A A 2, 3; Junior Play Usher. JUDY HICKS Her heart is like the moon; there's always a man in it. F H A 1, 2, 3; W C C 3, 4; G A A 2, 3; Ar- rowhead 2, 3, 4; Annual 3, 4; Editor 4; Girls’ Chorus Acc. 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Freshman chorus; Girls’ Triple Trio Acc. 3; Girls’ Sextet 4; Property Chrm. Junior Play; Prompter Senior Play Dramatices 3, 4; Baton Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4; Server at Junior-Senior Prom 2; District Contest 1, 2, 3,4; Solo 2, 3; State Contest 2. ELEANOR KRISE A modest manner benefits a woman. F H A 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3. 4; Science Club 3, 4; Junior Play Usher; Senior Play; F T A 4; Photo Club 4. RAYMOND KNUTSEN All thinqs come to those who wait Sportsman 3. JoANN KLOEPPING A winning personality and eyes of brown; A sweeter girl will never be found. Girl’s Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus; Arrowhead 3, 4; Drama- tics 3, 4; F H A 1, 2, 3. 4; Degree Chrm. 3; Publicity Book Chrm. 4; Vice President 1; N H S 3, 4; President 4; W C C 3; Junior and Senior Play; Usher at Commencement 3; Triple Trio 3; Girls' Sextet 4; Server at Junior-Senior Banquet 2. BETH McPEEK Beth is always to be found where wisecracks fly. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F H A 1. 2. 3. 4; G A A 1. 3. 4 W C C 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Library 2; Arrow head 2. 3, 4; Play Usher 3; F T A 2. 3. 4 Band Secretary 3; Server at Junior and Sen ior Banquet 2; Dramatics 3; Halloween At tendant 4. 21 ELDRED MOLITOR A Jack of hearts but a Queen will take him. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; “S” Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Student Council 1; Science Club 3; Class President 3, 4; Usher at Commence- ment 3; Dramatics 3; Projectionist 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Junior Play; Sportsman Club 3; Halloween King 4; N H S 4. DELBERT PARKER If fame is only to come after death; I'm in no hurry for it. Football 1, Stage Crew 3; Sportsman Club RAY PIERCE Lauqhter holding both its sides F F A 1. 2, 3, reporter 4; Class treasurer 1; Photo Club 2, 3, 4; Sportsman Club 3, 4; Projectionists 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 3: Sen- ior Play 4: Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Double Quartet 4; Baseball; 3, 4; KAY PIERCE Little girl; big smile. Arrowhead 1, 2, 3, 4; Stamp Club Vice Pres- ident 3; F H A 1, 2. 3, 4; Scrap Book Chrm. 2; President 4; W C C 3; Junior and Senior Play; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3; Girls’ Chorus 3, 4; Girls Triple Trio 3; Girls Sextet 4; Dra- matics 3; Server at Junior and Senior Ban- quet N H S 4. DELMAR RANDECKER His smile is certainly worth waiting for. F F A 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Stage Crew 3, 4; Properties 3, 4. JERRY PLOEGER Truly a gentleman. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Photo Club 2. 3, 4; Arrowhead 2, 3, 4; Blackhawk 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Junior and Senior Play; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus, Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Usher at Graduation 3; Hallo- ween Attendant 4; N H S 4; “S” Club 4. « • BETTY SCHAMBERGER I have a heart with room for every boy....I mean joy. Class Secretary 1; Class Treasurer 2; Stu- dent Council 4; Server at Junior Senior Banquet 3; F H A 1, 2, 3, 4; Historian 3; Graduation Usher 3; W C C 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Arrowhead 1, 2, 3. 4; Ass’t Editor 3; Editor 4; Annual 1, 2, 3; Play Properties 3; Senior Play; Library 2; Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 3, 4; Girls' Triple Trio 3; Girls’ Sextet 4; Drum Ma- jorette 1, 2, 3; Halloween Queen 4; N H S 4. ROGER SCHLICHTING A man's actions show his character. Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Music Club 3 F F A 1, 2, Sentinel 3; President 4; Photo Club 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3; Sportsman Club 3; “S Club 3, 4; Junior and Senior Play; Boys Quartet 3, 4; District Contest 3, 4. FAITH ANN SCHUBERT Come what may tomorrow, I have lived today. Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3. 4; Triple Trio 3; Girls’ Sextet 4; F H A 1, 2. 3. 4; W C C 3. 4; Arrow- head 1, 2. 3. 4; Dramatics 3. 4; Photo Club 4; Library 4; Make-up Junior and Senior Play KARL SCHUBERT How he enjoys life. F F A 1, 2. 3, 4; Secretary 4; Football 2, 3; Music Club 3; Stage Crew 3, 4; Sportsman Club 3; Projectionist 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys Chorus 1. HOWARD TOWNSEND Those teachers don't fool me. F F A 1; Football 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; “S” Club 3, 4; Art Club 3; Junior Play; Library 3; Sportsman Club 3. RITA STAYNER Full of pep and right in step. Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Girls’ Chorus 3; Triple Trio 3; District Contest 3; Band 1,2,3.4. Secretary 3; F H A 1, 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 4; W C C 3. 4; Dramatics 3, 4; G A A 3. 4; Junior and Senior Play; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Server at Junior-Senior Ban- quet; Music Club 3. 23 JANE TOWNSEND The highest genius is willingness. G A A 1, 2 3. 4; F H A 2, 3; Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 3; Dramatics 3; Senior Play Usher. REITA TOWNSEND Sing and be happy Cheerleader 3, 4; Student Council 3; Secre- tary F H A 1; Arrowhead 2. 3, 4; Dramatics 4; WCC3.4; Photo Club 4; District Contest 2, 3. 4: State Contest 2; Junior Play; Fresh- man Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3. 4; Library 2; Mixed Double Quartet 4; Halloween Attendant 4. MADGE TURNER She has her own individual manner. F H A 2, 3. 4; G A A 2; Dramatics 3; W C C 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Junior and Senior Play; Graduation Usher 3. GERALD WACHTER Men of lew words are the best of men. F F A 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 4; S” Club 4. 3, ROBERT VANDERIIEYDEN Life is too short to worry about an education Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; District Contest 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Sportsman Club 3; Senior Play. 24 JAMES WERKHEISER Beware girls, he's taken. Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys Chorus 4; Boys Quartet 3; F F A 1; Ar- rowhead 3, 4; Projectionist 2, 3, 4; Sports- man Club 3; Junior Play Advertising; Foot- ball 4. PATRICIA WHALEY Sweet and pretty; neat and fair F H A 1, 2, 3. 4; Treasurer 2, 3; Student Council 2; W C C 3; Arrowhead 3; Freshman Chorus; Girls’ Chorus 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Server at Junior-Senior Banquet; Homecoming Attendant 4; Sen- ior Play Usher; Mixed Double Quartet 4. MARLENE WILLIAMS A nice girl, chuck full of fun; she's always nice to everyone. Freshman Chorus; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Triple Trio 3; F H A 1, 2, 3, 4; Arrowhead 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4, Sec- retary 4; W C C 3. 4; Photo Club 4; Cheer- leader 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Junior Play Usher; Senior Play. MARILYN WOOLCOCK A ring on the finger is worth two on the phone. Freshman Chorus; Senior Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 3, 4; F H A 1, 3; G A A 3. HERBERT YEAGER Dancing is a merry laughing time. F F A 1, 2, 3; Football Manager 2; Sports- man Club 3; S” Club 3, 4; Stage Crew 3, 4. J.) Senior ttyi4toref Four years ago in September 1949, sixty-four green freshies entered these be- loved halls. Minutes started ticking away under the capable guidance of Mr. Vickers. Our first president, Bill Eich, with his assistant JoAnn Kloepping, made our first year pass swiftly and successfully The secretary, Betty Schamberger, kept our notes up-to-date, and Ray Pierce was in charge of the money we made. Those reporting to the Student Council were Roberta Dow and Eldred Molitor. The football season proved our class to have wonderful prospects in the line of sports. Those supporting the team in the course of four years included Molitor, Schlichting, Vanderheyden, Randecker, Ploeger, Boyer, Haug, Eich, Townsend, Eden, Schubert, and Werkheiser. Our Homecoming attendant was Roberta Dow. Basketball came, seasons changed, and time passed on. In our four years we turned out a number of fine stars—Molitor and Townsend at the top. Others were Allen, Ploeger, and Wachter. In the Spring of that year Cletus Fahrion was award- ed the gold cup, given to the highest scholastic standing freshman. This new honor was at its origin this year. Our first year was over too quickly; we were passing on through 1950 and no longer were green freshmen, as we proved to the upper classmen. We were a group who had wonderful opportunities to offer. Time marches on. We entered again in September, sixty strong. Mr. O’Dair was given the task of being our sponsor. His determination and faithfulness helped us advance in many ways. Cletus Fahrion was elected the leader with Shirley Clark as Vice-President. Our notes were recorded by our capable secretary Shirley Borsdorf. Money was being made by different activities, and Betty Scham- berger was responsible for balancing the books. Our Student Council representa- tives were Pat Whaley and Jerry Ploeger. The time watch of sports reappears, and our boys marched to the gridiron. Liz Blum was our Homecoming attendant this year. The boys again showed their efforts on the basketball floor. We also had our musicians in the group. Those traveling to district contest were Judy Hicks, Reita Townsend, Roberta Dow, Rita Stayner, and Robert Vanderhey- den. Reita, Judy and Roberta returned from district with firsts and Roberta re- ceived first at State. A number of the Sophmores helped the Juniors by serving at the Prom. 26 One can not return the hours spent. Now we are Juniors with Eldred Molitor as the official time-keeper; his first cog is Bill Eich, with Elizabeth Blum as his right arm secretary, and Rita Stayner, his first accountant. This year we returned to have Mr. O'Dair as sponsor, and we also gained another, Miss Van Duzer. They led our class and aided us in every advancement. The Prom, our main interest, was to be the best yet; so it required immediate attention. To help finance our Prom a committee sold food at football and basketball games. Our Homecoming attendant was Shirley Borsdorf. Our boys again returned to the gym floor, this year as upper classmen, moving swiftly and accurately to victory. This year we also had two cheerleaders from our class: Reita Townsend and Marlene Williams. Having spent many hours of work and fun, we proceeded with Prom arrangements. In late March a cast was chosen for our Junior Play, “We Shook The Family Tree”. Practice, stage construction, selling, and downright work helped to make it a huge success in our history. Time and a half was recorded in the work of our class. On May 16, the finale of our work became a reality; we turned the gym into a land of stars and “Stardust”. King Eldred and Queen Nancy reigned over our accomplishment, and the Prom of our dreams is one to be remembered for years. In the Spring three most worthy Juniors were chosen for membership of the National Honor Society; Shirley Clark, JoAnn Kloepping and Cletus Fahrion. Time advanced, and we embarked upon a new year. Now we are Seniors, the leaders of our high school; others look up to us; we are the pattern which others will follow. Again we are under the leadershiip of Miss Van Duzer and Mr. O’Dair, and Eldred again takes his seat as president. His assistant is Reita Townsend, with Shirley Borsdorf as secretary, and Rita Stayner again has charge of the money. Football returns and we cheer our boys onward. At the close of the season Shirley Borsdorf is chosen our Homecoming Queen with Pat Whaley as her attendant. We started the year with immediate plans for our skip day and now we find ourselves upon the fun of Hallowe’en with Betty Schamberger as our Queen and Eldred Mol- itor as the King. Shirley Borsdorf, Beth McPeek, Reita Townsend, Milo Boyer, Bill Eich, and Jerry Ploeger acted as attendants. Next a cast is picked for our play, “Men Are Like Streetcars,” another success marked on our list of accomplishments. Late in November five more students are chosen for the National Honor Society. These most honored Seniors are Betty Schamberger, Kay Pierce, Darlene Endress, Eldred Molitor, and Jerry Ploeger. With the year slipping by, we come to the real- ization that all too soon it will be Prom time. This year we will sit back and watch our successors work. Finally the moment of graduation is upon us. This class can be proud of its students; as a whole we have accomplished every goal we set out to do. We have tried to be good leaders in scholastic stand- ings, our honor roll per centage being very high; our sportsmen have carried our teams of football, basketball, and baseball on to victory; we have a group of out- standing musicians and the important trait of the ability to work together. As graduation comes we are sad to leave these halls and pass out into the world of complications, but we are glad to have completed our high school edu- cation with so many accomplishments. It will never be the same if we come back, but the memories remain. TIME PASSES ON. 27 (2Um TViU We, the Senior Class of 1953, of the city of Stockton, county of JoDaviess, and State of Illinois, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any will or wills, heretofore made by us. To our dearly beloved heirs, we unselfishly and willingly bequeath, or force upon, the following: I. Vernon Allen, will my side-burns to anyone who wants them. I, Delma Aurand, will my bus ride to Sharon Endress. I, Paul Aurand, will my interest in the Endress family to Roger Clark. I, Merle Bardell, will my nickname “Froggy” to “Toad” Haug. I, JoAnn Beyer, leave my late hours to Doris Heid. I, Elizabeth Blum, will my “striking resemblance” to my sister, to anyone who would appreciate it. I, Shirley Borsdorf, will my ability to drive a Chevie to my brother, Ronnie. I, Milo Boyer, will my Plymouth to Mr. O’Dair to drive instead of his tin can. I, Evelyn Brudi, will my pen and ink to anyone who writes a lot of letters. I, June Brudi, will my cheerleading ability to my sister, Marilyn. I, Shirley Clark, will my ability to play slurs on my clarinet to Eldon Carroll. I, Roberta Dow, will my quiet, serene nature to my successors, Sharon Arnold and Janice Fischer. I, Stanley Eden, will my ability to be a clean cut kid to Gerald Yenney. I, Etta Ehredt, will my interest in Savanna to any interested person. I. Bill Eich, will my football helmet to anyone who needs it in the halls. I, Darlene Endress, will my position in FTA to Phil Sullivan. I, Cletus Fahrion, will my attentiveness in class to Darlene O’Neill. I, JoAnn Geithman, will my lonesome freckles to Butch Cahill. I, Ronald Harnish, will my frequent trips to the office to John Dwinnells. I, Harvey Haug, will my frequent trips to the office to Gerald Yenney. I, Donald Hayes, will my frequent trips to the office to Tom Donavon. T. Judy Hicks, will my ability to get 12 hours sleep each night to Tom D. I, Waynette Holland, will my working hours to Darlene O’Neill. I, JoAnn Kloepping, will my position in the National Honor Society to a deserving Junior. I, Ray Knutson, will Mr. Peterson to some nice school in South Africa. I, Eleanor Krise, will my “love” of the one bus ride to Judy Martin. I, Beth McPeek, cede the glories of band to Rosie Stayner. I, Eldred Molitor, will my football injuries to Max Pierce. 28 I, Delbert Parker, will my horse to Butch Cahill. I. Kay Pierce, will my braces to Carol Schap. T, Ray Pierce, will my unceasing ability to tease girls to Kenny Green. I, Jerry Ploeger, will my glasses to Ralph Leiser. I, Delmar Randecker, will my ability to wink to anyone who thinks it would help I, Betty Schamberger, will my position as drum majorette to Carol Schap. J. Roger Schlichting, will my ability to sing to “Buster” Stadel. T, Faith Ann Schubert, will my ability to get in and out of trouble to Robert Zink. I. Karl Schubert, will my typing ability to Wilma Appel. I, Rita Stayner, will my A in band to Rose Stayner and Betty McPeek. I, Howard Townsend, will my ability to get in and out of trouble to John Dwinnells. I, Jane Townsend, will my Chemistry book to my sister, Mary Lou. I. Reita Townsend, will my voice to my little sister, Pat. T.Madge Turner, will my ability in basketball to Wilma Appel. I, Robert Vanderheyden, will my drum sticks to Pat Foley. I, Gerald Wachter, will my ability to do math to John Dwinnells. I, Jim Werkheiser, will my interest in English to anyone who could ever get that interested. I, Pat Whaley, will my height to Donna Evans. I, Marlene Williams, will my cheerleading ability to anyone who will take my place next year. I, Marilyn Woolcock, will my seat on the bus with Ronny Ploesch to Sally Parkin- son. I, Herbert Yeager, will my dancing ability to Merle Gothard. In witness whereof, we, class of '53, testators have subscribed our names and affixed our seal this first day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty three. (1953) Signed in the presence of us who have guided the class of '53. 29 THEY THINK WE THINK Vernon Allen Tramp Bum Delma Aurand Nurse Nurse Paul Aurand Farmer Minister Merle Bardell Farmer Fireman Jo Ann Beyer Nurse Drive-In Manager Elizabeth Blum Nurse English Teacher Shirley Borsdorf Air Stewardess Test Pilot Milo Boyer Mr. O'Dair's Chauffeur Used Car Dealer Evelyn Brudi Secretary Mrs. “Squeaky June Brudi Pro-Basketball Player Gym Teacher Shirley Clark Lieutenant in the Missionary Navy Nurse Corps First Woman Speaker Roberta Dow Crepe-sole Shoe Manufacturer of the House Stanley Eden Harness Maker Cowboy Etta Ehredt Waitress Housewife Bill Eich College Graduate Hell Driver Darlene Endress Missionary Missionary Cletus Fahrion Music Teacher Professor Einstein II JoAnn Geithman College Graduate Texas Cow-girl Ronald Harnish Admiral in the Navy PFC in the Army Harvey Haug Second Clyde Groom Jail Bird Donald Hayes Professional Jack-of-all Trades Second Story Man Judith Hicks A First Lieutenant Dean of Boys-SHS Waynette Holland Housewife Wooden Shoe Manufacturer JoAnn Kloepping Nurse Housewife at U. of L Ray Knutson A Flea to Pester JoAnn Flea Eleanor Krise Doctor Doctor's Wife Beth McPeek Advisor for the Love-Lorn John J. Anthony Eldred Molitor Engineer Vice-Pres. of a Hardware Company Delbert Parker English Teacher Phi Beta Kappa Kay Pierce Professor of Home Economics Power's Model Ray Pierce Dude Rancher Dude Jerry Ploeger Chemical Engineer 5th Tuba-New York Delmar Randecker Ass’t to Beth Philharmonic Betty Schamberger Secretary to “Ike Dorothy Dix Roger Schlichting Pastor Resident of Yankee Hollow Faith Ann Schubert Ambassador of Good Will to President of Cattle Congress Ivower Sevillia Beautician Karl Schubert Pro-Football Player Water Boy for Chicago Bears Rita Stayner College Student Alias Doris Day Howard Townsend Milo's Chief Ass't. Traffic Director of Woodbine Jane Townsend Nurse Nurse Reita Townsend Secretary Ph. D. in Music Madge Turner Nurse Nurse Robert Vanderheyden Understudy for Gregory Peck Van Johnson's Stand-In Gerald Wachter Farmer Brown Swiss Seller Jim Werkheiser Pilot for American Airlines Deep Sea Diver Pat Whaley Famous TV singer Dagmar Marlene Williams Secretary Lily Pon's Stand-In Marilyn Woolcock Housewife Lady Wrestler Herbert Yeager Second Arthur Murray Ballerinus 30 Latest a te 'tte 'times try i€ iS S tcts. ........ Right to Left: Ralph Leibert, President; Vice-president, Shirley Olthoff; Treasurer, Tom Leitzen; Secretary, Sandra Kupersmith (absent) Three years ago in September 1950, 70 freshmen entered these halls. The fol- lowing people led us through our first year. President Howard Rowe; Vice-Presi- dent, Merilyn Haug; Secretary, Shirley Olthoff; Treasurer, Virgil Molitor. Nancy Glanville and Phil Sullivan spoke for our rights in Student Council. Representing our class in sports were: Bedinger, Leiser, Molitor, Rowe, Sullivan and Teasdale. Time marches on. We gained one member in ’51 to make our Sophomore class enrollment 71. Our football stars were: Bedinger, Leiser, Molitor, Rowe, Sullivan and others. Showing their talent in basketball were Blair, Leiser, Molitor, Rowe, Sullivan and Teasdale. Nancy Glanville was chosen assistant school treasurer from our class. Joyce Smith and John Blair participated in Music Contest. John went to state, as he did the year before. Officers during our Sophomore year were: President, Howard Rowe; Vice- President, Joyce Smith; Secretary, Cathy Bonvillain; Treasurer, Virgil Molitor. Student Council representatives were Sally Parkinson, Nancy Glanville, and Bob Bryant. Through the faithful guidance of Mr. Vickers we advanced to our junior year when we acquired the leadership of these new sponsors: Miss Hahn. Miss Lingford, and Mr. Slagg. These sponsors were helped by the following officers: President, Ralph Leibert; Vice-President, Shirley Olthoff; Secretary. Sandra Kupersmith; Treasurer, Tom Leitzen. Student Council representatives were: Ralph Leiser, Duane Kuhl, and Bob Bryant. Sportsmen were Bedinger, Blair, Bryant, Leiser, Molitor, Rowe, Sullivan, and Teasdale. Dorothy Bower and Shirley Olthoff helped cheer these boys on to victory. Taking third prize for our floats during our freshman and junior years, selling food at the football and basketball games, and checking coats helped finance our prom. During these three years our class has successfully progressed, and we are looking forward to our next year. TIME MARCHES ON! 33 1st Row—K. Lyden, M. Meinert. C. McKee. D. Hurley. C. Haight, D. Endress, B. Beyer. 2nd Row—B. Funston. D. Kuhl, K. Katzenberger, D. Evans. Miss Lingford, G. Niemann, A. Winter. C. Wachter. 3rd Row—D. Schubert, R. Zink, C. Ehredt, D. Stadel, R. Leibert, A. Althof, M. Bardell. Page 35 — Top Picture 1st Row—W. Appel, L. Posey. J. Endress, K. Henkel. D. Beyer, J. Fischer, M. Haug. 2nd Row—N. Kuhns. R. Keefer. S. Eberle, M. Westaby Miss Hahn, N. Glanville, R. Bryant. D. Mackaben. .3rd Row—V. Molitor. B. Schubert. P. Sullivan, J. Blair, N. Crieghton, T. Bastian, N. Niemeyer. Page 35 — Bottom Picture 1st Row—D. Heid, J. Smith, S. Kupersmith, S. Willis, D. Green, J. Kleckner, S. Park- inson, S. Olthoff. D. Bower. 2nd Row—K. Dittmar, M. Domberger, R. Borsdorf, J Masters, J. Bedinger, H. Folkens, R. Baker, K. Kappes. 3rd Row—R. Teasdale, W. Ege, N. Yungbluth, Mr. Slagg, H. Rowe, R. Leiser, T. Leitzen. 34 1st Row—A. Foat, C. Endress. J. Endress, J. Pirck, M. Michaels, T. Robinson, G. Wachter. B. Lau. 2nd Row—E. Eden. M. Inerassia. B. Brudi. H. Schlichting, Mr. Curler, J. Carroll, J. Endress, H. Tfetjen, P. Townsend. 3rd Row—D. Noll, G. Whaley, D. Block, D. Bower. R. Hermann, J. Kaufmann. Page 37 — Top Picture 1st Row—N. Busch, L. McKee, D. O’ Neil, J. Keeffer, S. Arnold, L. Haug, M. Beyer, R. Townsend. 2nd Row—R. Graham, J. Zink. C. Schap, Mr. Miller, G. Spencer, E. Molitor, M. Eden. 3rd Row—D. Endress, M. Townsend, L. Evans, R. Hesselbacher, A. Van Huizen, G. Schreck, K. Wright, J. Vanderheyden. Page 37 — Bottom Picture 1st Row—C. Endress, J. Endress, M. White, V. Oppold, E. Kehl, M. Rife, C. Buske, M. Townsend. 2nd Row—L. Meyer, D. Leitzen, D. Nagel, J. Schubert, D. Heidenreich, Miss Griffin, K. Green, C. Dittmar, E. Blair, L. Zink. 3rd Row—D. Shere, R. Hughes, R. Clark, P. Evans, R. Thill, M. Pierce, J. Bryan. 3G Right to Left: Jack Vanderheyden, President; Marion Eden, Vice President; Joan Keefer, Secretary; Arnold Van Huizen, Treasurer. September 4, 1951 Dear Diary, Today seventy-four of us entered Stockton High School. It’s a strange world, but we like it. We elected officers with the help of our three sponsors, Miss Griffin, Mr. Curler, and Mr. Miller. The leaders we chose were “Bud” Dick, President; La Delle Haug, Vice-President; Pat Townsend, Secretary; and Max Pierce, Treasurer. Our student council representatives were Glenda Spencer, Harriet Schlichting and Roger Clark. Jim Bryan, Jack Vanderheyden, Max Pierce, Buddy Dick, Ronald Thill, Richard Hermann, and Arnie Van Huizen represented us in sports. May 29. 1952 Golly, how time does fly! Glenda Spencer won the gold cup award for high honors in our class. We surely are looking forward to next year. September 1, 1952 Dear Diary, Here we are—back again with seventy-four classmates. Our officers elected to carry us through the second year of high school are: Jack Vanderheyden. Presi- dent; Marion Eden, Vice-President; Joan Keefer, Secretary; and Arnie Van Huizen, Treasurer. Our Student Council representatives are Jane Carroll. Glenda Spencer, and Roger Clark. Our sponsors of last year are back to guide us through another year. The same boys represent us in sports and are proving useful in football and basketball. Keep your eye on us. Dear Diary. We hope to make many accomplishments in the next two years—that is, if the time will only wait for us! Sincerely, The Sophomore Class. 38 Right to Left: Judy Sullivan, Vice-President; Laura Schlichting, Secretary; Barbara Beyer, Treasurer; Billy Schubert, Class President, absent. Dear Diary, Today seventy-four of us entered Stockton High School. For the leaders of our first year we chose: Bill Schubert, President; Judy Sullivan, Vice-President; Laura Schlichting, Secretary; and Barbara Beyer, Treasurer. The Student Council repre- sentatives were Betty Donaldson, Jane Andrews, and Merle Gothard. Representing us in sports were Haight, Donovan, Carroll, Davies, Yenney, Townsend. Betty Donaldson was Homecoming attendant. Our float took fourth prize at the Hallowe’en Festival. We wish to thank our sponsors, Miss Schicht, Miss Jackson, and Mr. Kelley, for the assistance they have given us our first year. We hope to continue the achieve- ments of our goals in the next three years. Yours truly The Freshman Class 39 1st Row—B. Kuhns. S. Albrecht. S. Brunner, B. Katzenberger, J. Andrews, D. Shere, N. Eberle, K. Kirk. 2nd Row—A. McKee, L. Belk. R. Stayner, M. Schap, Miss Schicht, S. Ploeger, P. Foley, M. Edfcn, M. Boelk,. 3rd Row—N. Rice, G. Yenney, R. Adelman, R. Davies, J. Dwinnels, C. Teasdale, T. Donovan. Page 41 — Top Picture 1st Row—P. Haug, R. Hastings, B. Hess, R. Brunner, C. Dittmar, D. Olthoff, S. En- dress, C. Aurand, B. Woker, M. Townsend. 2nd Row—M. Gothard, E. Carroll, N. Kappes, J. Martin, Miss Jackson, J. Russell, K. Eden, L. Miller. 3rd Row—G. Zink, R. Dick, M. Ehredt, A. Randecker, L. Brininger, R. Speer, R. Haight, W. Schubert, Page 41 — Bottom Picture 1st Row—B. Keefer, B. Donaldson, C. Albrecht, R. Roberts, M. Cox, M. Groezinger, B. McPeek, B. Beyer. 2nd Row—K. Heidenreich, M. Townsend, W. Anderson, L. Schlichting, J. Sullivan, B. Simmons, L. Olthoff, J. Woolcock. 3rd Row—R. Aurand, H. Bucher, R. Plosch, Mr. Kelly, D. Kaufman, W. Brubaker, G. Townsend, R. Fehrele. 40 41 Pfetisurz T e, ?iou rs Seem, iorrl!- A a Jres f ?re. u 'paot all On August 25, thirty five boys, anticipating another successful season in foot- ball, turned up for the first practice before school opened. With nine of these boys returning lettermen, prospects looked good fcr Coach Lorton and Assistant Coach Slagg who was aiding Mr. Lorton before Mr. Kelly appeared on the scene. Misfortune was the Blackhawks luck, as both Max Pierce and Ralph Leiser had to retire from the scene due to injuries received. Buddy Dicks’ departure was soon supplemented with the arrival of Tom Donovan as the season was opened. Much practice was needed to get the eleven ready for the season as the conference champs of last year had lost several lettermen upon graduation. The season went by all too fast with a final standing of third place in the conference with a 3 - 4 - 1 record. Several of the games lost might have been in the win column IF the clock had not run out. The Mt. Carroll game was one of these... .Stockton was but five yards from the winning touchdown as the game ended. Probably the most exciting game was played at Galena; this battle ended in a 12 - 12 tie. ‘S z 6et6 iU The U. S. Grant Conference had several good teams on the courts this year, as the final standings point out... .Galena taking sole possession of first place with Stockton, Elizabeth, and Hanover tying for second. As in football, the varsity basketball team suffered the loss of five lettermen, but as the year ended, a fast moving team was rolling up the points. Height and speed were the main assets of this team, with poor accuracy in free throw shoot- ing losing many of our close games. The highlight of the season, to fans and team alike, was the Blackhawk victory over Elizabeth—the first time in three years. Phil Sullivan holds top honors for the most points scored in one game,— that being twenty-seven against Orangeville. Although the Blackhawks lose two varsity members this year, prospects look good for the ’53 - ’54 season. 45 V. Molitor J. Werkheiser J. Ploeger J. Vanderheyden 46 R. Leiser Coach Lorton B. Eich G. Yenney J. Bedinger J. Bryan T. Donovan D. Endriss t mi Stockton 0 Polo 19 Stockton 6 Mt. Carroll 7 Stockton 20 Warren 13 Stockton 12 Galena 12 Stockton 40 E. Dubuque 6 Stockton 0 St. Columskill 14 Stockton 25 Lanark 6 Stockton 6 Savanna 40 Total 109 Total 117 48 49 Varsity Basketball Team, left to right—Kneeling—E. Molitor, H. Townsend, J. Bryan, T. Donovan, R. Teasdale. Standing—V. Molitor, G. Wachter, R. Leiser, Coach Lorton, P. Sullivan, H. Rowe. Free Throws Name Baskets Made Missed Percentage Fouls Total Points E. Molitor 95 91 82 .526 81 281 V. Molitor 87 66 48 .5789 90 240 Townsend 61 26 30 .464 64 148 Sullivan 101 68 82 .453 69 270 Rowe 85 62 45 .5794 54 232 Leiser 44 42 37 .532 43 130 Bryan 5 19 24 .442 25 29 Donovan 6 9 6 .600 11 21 Teasdale 3 1 0 1.000 6 7 Vanderheyden 3 0 0 .000 0 6 Wachter 0 2 3 .400 0 2 Pierce 1 1 0 1.000 5 3 TOTALS 491 387 357 .520 448 1369 50 B Basketball Team, left to right: Seated—E. Carroll, J. Vanderheyden. Kneeling —G. Townsend, R. Bryant, M. Pierce, R. Teasdale, A. VanHuizen, K. Green, T. Donovan. Standing—G. Wachter, D. Schubert, J. Blair, Coach Kelly, R. Daviess, P. Evans, C. Ehredt. Sc vted Savanna 25 Stockton 39 Aquin 64 Stockton 43 Pearl City 33 Stockton 37 Warren 27 Stockton 38 Galena 36 Stockton 43 Winslow 35 Stockton 55 Elizabeth 35 Stockton 45 E. Dubuque 38 Stockton 34 Hanover 33 Stockton 58 Aquin 62 Stockton 54 Warren 34 Stockton 45 Orangeville 37 Stockton 30 Galena 20 Stockton 35 Hanover 33 Stockton 58 Pearl City 35 Stockton 30 Elizabeth 34 Stockton 50 Winslow 29 Stockton 49 Savanna 35 Stockton 65 E. Dubuque 41 Stockton 39 Hanover 35 Stockton 39 Orangeville 36 Stockton 40 Total 757 Total 926 51 vv Savanna Aquin Pearl City Warren Galena Winslow Elizabeth Annawan Mt. Carroll E. Dubuque Hanover Aquin Warren Orangeville Galena Hanover Pearl City Elizabeth Winslow Savanna E. Dubuque Hanover Orangeville Orangeville Total 53 75 42 48 54 48 59 34 58 30 46 62 46 63 53 59 41 48 52 59 41 68 57 61 1257 Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Stockton Total 61 87 69 54 50 49 51 57 39 61 60 54 48 59 51 54 56 59 54 75 54 60 55 52 1369 Varsity cheerleaders left to right: P. Townsend, S. Olthoff, M. Williams, Townsend. R. These girls deserve a big hand for the loyalty they have shown the Blackhawks during the past season. Their never tiring co- operation, skill, and good sports- manship is not to be forgotten by the team and fans alike. Team Cheerleaders left to right: N. Kappes, D. Bower, M. Townsend, J. Brudi. One of the most active organizations in the High School is the Girls’ Athletic Association. Its tentative plans are to meet each Tuesday after school and during sixth period, for girls who go home on the bus, but due to the many acti- vities which occupy the gymnasium it was found necessary to alter them by hav- ing it on Wednesday night too. Any girl may become a member by expressing her desire to do so and show- ing her interest in sports. To continue to be an active member she must pay her dues and make a hundred points a year. The points consist of activity points made by coming to GAA regularly, taking part in P.E., making special points outside of school time, and acquiring health points by having physical examina- tions from doctors. After a certain number of points have been made by a mem- ber she receives a series of four awards, two local and two state. Volleyball, basketball, softball, and badminton are some of the activities in which they participate. A dance in November, state basketball shooting contest in March, a fall and spring playday, a workshop, and a week spent in a summer camp by two deserving girls constitutes the most important activities it sponsors. Miss Van Duzer, P. E. teacher, acts as the adviser for this group and deserves much appreciation for her work. Row 1—S. Borsdorf, President; J. Kleckner, Miss Van Duzer, K. Kappes, S. Willis. Row 2—A. Foat, W. Appel, K. Lyden, D. Aurand.J. Endress, D. Heid, R. Stayner, J. Brudi, L. McKee, D. Beyer, S. Kuppersmith. Row 3—J. Fischer, S. Arnold, M. In- grassia, V. Oppold, M. Michaels, D. Endress, B. Beyer, B. McPeek, M. Haug, C. Haight, D. Green, S. Parkinson. Row 4—C. Buske, B. Lau, M. Townsend, D. Bower, S. Olthoff, L. Meier, J. Beyer, D. Hurley, J. Townsend, H. Schlichting. Row 5—C. Schap, L. Zink, G. Spencer, K. Dittmar, H. Tietjen, D. Evans, P. Townsend, J. Geith- man, E. Molitor. s4. 4. Row 1—B. Donaldson, B. Kuhns, S. Brunner, B. Hess, B. Katzenberger, R. Roberts, B. McPeek, B. Beyer, K. Kirk. Row 2—R. Hastings, N. Eberle, C. Aurand, L. Schlichting, R. Stayner, M. Eden, B. Simmons, R. Brunner. Row 3—C. Dittmar, L. Belk, N. Kappes, M. Schap, J. Russell, J. Sullivan, S. Ploeger, P. Foley. Row 1—V. Molitor, Secretary-treasurer; P Sullivan, Vice President; Mr. Lorton, Sponsor; H. Rowe, president. Row 2—M. Pierce, J. Bryan, H. Yeager, H. Haug, M. Boyer, H. Townsend. Row 3—J. Bedinger, R. Schlichting, T. Donovan, B. Bryant, R. Baker, J. Dwinnells, S. Eden. Row 4—G. Wachter, R. Leiser, J. Blair, J. Ploeger, B. Eich, E. Molitor. S” “S” Club is an organization made up of boys who have earned their school letter in football, basketball, and baseball. This club is not to be confused with Sportman's Club, another organization whose interests lie in the varied phases of sports. The activities of “S” Club include improving good sportsmanship in school, working for better athletic equipment, and increasing the appreciation of athletic activities. As this is an honorary organization, the membership is limit- ed. Officers for the year were Howard Rowe, President; Phillip Sullivan, Vice- president; and Virgil Molitor, Secretary-treasurer; Mr. Lorton is sponsor of this organization. 56 7ftu ic 'DefwittKCitt Our music department this year is advancing in number and talent, in fact with the passing years, our musicians have become so prominent we are being pressed for room and facilities. A number of new organizations have appeared and many are holding past im- portance and retaining their older groups. This year we have three mixed choruses Due to an anxious group of students we divided cur advanced musicians into two groups, Group A and Group B. Miss Kelley is our capable director of Group A. They have sung at the annual Christmas Program, appeared in assemblies, will appear at the District Music Contest for the first time, and will sing at the Spring Concert. Roberta Dow does the accompanying for this organization. Next we have Group B. which is led by Miss Langford. They too have appeared at the Christmas Program and will sing at the Spring Program. Cletus Fahrion is the accompanist of this group. Our next mixed chorus is a freshman group. These beginners are proving their use by appearing at the Christmas Program and will sing at the Spring Concert. The accompanist for this progressive group is Barbara Simmons. Our advanced girls have a Girls Chorus again this year as previously. They too have sung at concerts and programs, and will again journey to the District Music Contest. Miss Kelly is the director and Judy Hicks is the accompanist. The freshmen also have organized a new group; a Girl’s Chorus. This group has done three part singing and is making rapid progress. Miss Kelley is the director and Sally Ploeger does the accompanying. Next we come upon a number of small groups consisting of two girls’ sextets from the senior mixed and girls chorus, a double mixed quartette and a boys quartette. The accompanist for these are Carol Schap, Sandra Kupersmith and Nancy Glanville respectively. These groups have sung at different programs and will sing at the District Music Contest. This year we were very fortunate in having two capable music directors. Miss Kelley has been added to our staff and she and Miss Lingford have made our music department one of importance and a great aid to our school. The Band this year has a total enrollment of thirty-one members. Although it has increased in size, a bigger and better band can be expected in the near future, with a promise of new uniforms also. The band played for home foot- ball games, basketball games, and several assemblies during the year. They marched for the annual Hallowe’en celebration giving a fine performance. The pretty majorettes that led our band were Joyce Smith, Sharon Arnold, Carol Schap, Dorothy Bauer, and Judy Hicks. In the spring the group gave a concert which was enjoyed by all. The officers for the year were Beth McPeek, president; Jerry Ploeger, vice-president and Rita Stayner, secretary-treasurer. Miss Ling- ford is the director of the group and deserves a motion of praise and all the necessities that go with it. 59 Row 1—D. Hurley, R. Townsend, S. Clark, J. Hicks, M. Williams, S. Arnold, J. Car roll, D. O’Neill, J. Keefer. Row 2—J. Smith, E. Krise, E. Blum, M. Townsend, C Schap, P. Townsend, B. Schamberger, M. Westaby, J. Geithman, J. Zink, M. In grassia, M. Michaels, W. Appel. Row 3—S. Kupersmith, P. Whaley, E. Brudi, J Kloepping, N. Glanville, W. Holland, K. Kappes, F. Schubert, S. Borsdorf. M. Wool cock, R. Stayner. Row 4—M. Eden, D. Kuhl, J. Ploeger, J. Werkheiser, V. Molitor E. Molitor, H. Townsend, R. Schlichting, J. Bryan. Row 5—R. Borsdorf. N. Nie- meyer, J. Bedinger, S. Eden, M. Pierce, R. Keefer. 7H,ixect tyuucfr S’ Tfctxed (2 MU4 tyx ufr Freshman Girls Chorus Ac- companist — Barbara Simmons Senior Mixed Chorus Group A Accompanist—Roberta Dow Double Mixed Quartette Accompanist — Sandra Kupersmith Row 1—Joyce Endress, D. Eden, L. McKee, M. Rife, J. Kleckner, Jeanette Endress, C. McKee, C. Haight. Row 2—C. Buske, D. Endress, K. Dittmar, J. Townsend, J. Zink, K. Henkel, M. Beyer, M. Meinert. Row 3—R. Aurand, R. Zink, M. Boyer, L. Carpenter, D. Shere, J .Vanderheyden. Row 4—R. Teasdale, C. Ehredt, H. Rowe, R. Pierce, K. Schubert, R. Bryant Senior Mixed Chorus Group B Accompanist—Cletus Fahrion Tftixed i TfCcxect (2 uvut tf xoujz 61 Row 1—S. Arnold, M. Williams, R. Townsend, P. Townsend, J. Kloepping, M. West aby, C. Schap, M. Beyer, J. Endress, M. Michaels, P. Whaley, E. Brudi. Row 2_______ J Endress, J. Smith, S. Borsdorf, M. Rife, J. Carroll, L. McKee, M. Ingrassia, D. O’Neill. M. Meinert. Row 3—W. Appel, D. Eden, E. Krise, C. Buske, Miss Kelley, K. Henkel. J. Kleckner, C. Haight, B. Beyer. Row 4—M. Townsend, S. Willis, B. Scham- berger, F. Schubert. M. Woolcock, D. Endress, K. Dittmar, W. Holland, L. Zink, J. Zink, K. Kappes Senior ‘Soyd Row 1—P. Aurand, J. Bryan, A. Winter, R. Sheer, A. Althof, R. Borsdorf, M. Eden. Row 2—J. Bedinger, R. Vanderheyden, M. Pierce, Miss Lingford, R. Zink, L. Carpen- ter, R. Pierce. Row 3—C. Ehredt, H. Rowe, V. Molitor, N. Niemeyer, J. Blair, K. Schu- bert, J. Werkheiser. 62 Senior tfvUa (fyvuKi Senia Saya ffiaxua 63 0?%e 6 Kent Tfcixect Row i—m. Gothard, B. Kuhns, B. Hess, B. Katzenberger, K. Kirk, B. McPeek, R. Roberts, B. Woker, E. Woolcock. Row 2—A. McKee, M. Eden, N. Kappes, P. Foley, J. Martin, M. Schap, C. Dittmar, D. Shere, M. Townsend. Row 3—W. Anderson, M. Ehredt, C. Teasdale, B. Schubert, N. Rice, L. Olthoff, L. Miller. Row 4—G. Zink, M. Boelk, B. Haight, B. Daviess, L. Brininger, R. Plosch, W. Brubaker 'preaAsiMUi (pOi(Z viua Row 1—B. Donaldson, C. Albrecht, S. Brunner, B. Keeffer, P. Haug, M. Groczinger, M. Cox. Row 2—C. Aurand, R. Brunner, N. Ebeiiy, S. Endress, M. Townsend, R. Hast- ings, B. Beyer. Row 3—J. Andrews, L. Belk, D. Olthoff, J. Russell, R. Stayner, L. Schlichting. G4 ‘Seuut Row 1—R. Stayner, S. Willis, R. Dick, D. Nagel, B. Simmons, D. Shere, L. Schlicht- ing, K. Katzenbeger, G. Wachter, M. Meinert. Row 2—R. Clark, R. Aurand, R. Bak- er, J. Masters, J. Andrews, B. McPeek, R. Fehrle, B.McPeek, R. Stayner. H. Schlicht- ing. Row 3—R. Vanderheyden, J. Blair, C. Fahrion, J. Folkens, P. Evans, N. Kappes, S. Ploeger, S. Clark, J. Ploeger Sextet Left to Right—F. Schubert J. Kloepping, E. Blum. Accompan- ist C. Schap, B. Schamberger, K. Pierce, J. Hicks. tZuantet Accompanist—N. Glanville; Left to Right—R. Schlichting, V. Moli- tor, J. Ploeger, J. Blair $viU Sextet 2 Left to Right—P. Townsend, R. Dow, R. Stayner, Accompanist C. Schap, M. Williams, J. Zink, K. Kappes. GG Sextet Standing—N. Kappes, L. Belk, L. Schlichting, N. Busch, R. Stayner, P. Foley. Accompanist — S. Ploeger, B. Simmons. TH-Cxect tZecantet Left to Bight— M. Eden, R. Pierce, R. Vanderheyden. Left to Right—J. Smith, P. Whaley, R. Townsend, M. Ingrassia. Accompanist—S. Kupersmith r.T JttuAic District The district music contest was held at Morri- son, Illinois on March 14. Two students can par- ticipate in each division, the same holds true for choral groups. This is not a competitive contest, each contestant is judged individually, but only two from each division can receive a superior final rating. First or superior ratings can be given to more than two in each division. Those receiving a Superior Final were ad- vanced to the state contest in Clinton, Illinois on May 1 and 2. Those participating at the district contest are pictured below. Your support and backing also give them the feeling and courage to go out and get that first. State 1952 was John Blair’s winning season. At Fulton, Illinois he received a superior rating in the tenor section — this entitled him to a chance in the State final in Jacksonville. Cletus Fahrion, too, received a superior rating at Fulton and ven- tured on to State in the piano division. Johnny returned home with a superior state rating and Cletus received a second rating. These boys each deserve a special note of congratulations for their efforts and all they have succeeded in doing. Piano Division High Soprano Medium Soprano Roberta Dow Marlene Williams Joyce Smith Nancy Glanville Reita Townsend Pat Townsend Altos Pat Whaley Mary Ann Ingrassia Tenor Division John Blair Baritone Division James Bedinger Paul Evans Bass Division Ray Pierce Roger Schlichting G8 Student (ZauHCit Again and again the Student Council demonstrates the fact that it is a very valuable organ- ization, which serves as a tie be- tween the student body and the faculty. Many problems brought up by the various classes and ac- tivities are discussed at weekly meetings. Much time is spent by the representatives paving the road for the smooth running of our school in its day to day affairs. Sponsoring Homecoming with the cheerleaders, election of cheerleaders, assembly tickets, and purchase of the Blackhawk headdress were a few things handled by the council this year. Officers were as follows: Presi- dent, Robert Bryant; Vice-Presi- dent, June Brudi, Secretary, Glenda Spencer; Treasurer, Jane Carroll; Reporter, Ralph Leiser; Advisor, Mr. Lorton. 1st Row—B. Schamberger, J. Carroll, G. Spencer, B. Donaldson, J. Andrews, J. Brudi. 2nd Row__D. Kuhl, R. Clark, R. Beiser, Mr. Lorton, B. Eich, B. Bryant, M. Gothard. 1st Row—Miss Van Duzer, Darlene Endress. 2nd Row—J. Ploeger, E. Molitor, C. Fahrion, J. Kloep- ping, S. Clark, B. Schamberger. 'KutcOKcU 'ZfoK l Society The faculty meets and selects a fixed percent of the students from the Senior Class for mem- bership in the most honorable organization of SCHS. This se- lection is based on the scholar- ship, leadership, service, and character of the individual stu- dent. On May 22, 1952, Shirley Clark, Cletus Fahrion, and JoAnn Kloepping were admitted, and the following fall found the membership including Darleen Endress, Kay Pierce, Jerry Ploe- ger, Eldred Molitor, and Betty Schamberger. The chapter ad- visor was Miss Van Duzer. Elected officers were: Presi- dent, JoAnn Kloepping; Vice- President, Miss Van Duzer; Sec- retary, Shirley Clark; Treasurer, Cletus Fahrion. 'putuxe Members of this large, active organization are all girls interested in fhe seri- ous task of providing tomorrow’s homes. Mixed with monthly business meetings are several night meetings where fun and friendship reign. Some examples of these are the Christmas Party, Family Night, and Mother’s Tea. The Chapter again took top place by showing the greatest profit on their Hallowe’en stand. A very impressive and educational assembly program concerning important women of the past was presented to the student body. Officers were as follows: President, Kay Pierce; Vice-President, Donna Evans; Secretary, Jane Carroll; Treasurer, Rita Stayner; Parliamentarian, Elizabeth Blum; Degree Chairman, Merilyn Haug; Reporter, Shirley Borsdorf; Publicity Book Chair- man, JoAnn Kloepping; Advisor, Miss Griffin. VI Picture Page 7 2 1st Row —R. Stayner, D. Evans, Miss Griffin, J. Carroll, J. Kloepping. 2nd Row— B. Kuhns, R. Roberts. M. Groezinger, M. Cox, S. Borsdorf, E. Blum, M. Haug, P. Haug, S. Brunner, B. Hess. 3rd Row—B. Katzenberger, J. Pirck. B. MePeek, N. Busch, D. Shere, B. Beyer, W. Appel, B. Brudi, B. Simmons, L. Schlichting. 4th Row—D. Au- pand, L. McKee, D. Beyer, P. Whaley, E. Brudi, M. Turner, E. Kehl, J. Keefer, D. O’Neill, C. Aurand, M. Townsend.. 5th Row—S. Arnold, J. Fischer, J. Smith, R. Brun- ner, M. Eden, J. Andrews, L. Haug, M. Ingrassia, R. Hastings, N. Eberle. 1st Row—B. Keefer, S. Albrecht, J. Albrecht, M. White, T. Robinson, B. Woker, G. Wachter, C. Haight, K. Lyden, B. Beyer, S. Willis. 2nd Row—S. Parkinson. C’Buske, M. Williams, B. MePeek, B. Schamberger, F. Schubert, H. Schlichting, R. Dow, S. Olthoff, J. Beyer, D. Hurley. 3rd Row—R. Stayner, D. Olthoff, L. Belk, N. Kappes, C. Dittmar, K. Dittmar, J. Endress, G. Spencer, H. Teitjen, C. Schap. N. Glanville. 4th Row—E. Molitor, M. Westaby, J. Sullivan, J. Geithman, J. Russell, S. Clark, K. Kappes, S. Ploeger, P. Foley, J. Martin. 73 Putccie 'panment s4me tca Molding interested rural boys into good farmers and well trained citizens is the main purpose of the FFA. With such a large enrollment, the chapter advisor, Mr. Miller, has many ready, capable members to help carry out the chapter’s activities, which include a member loan fund, participation in judging contests, training in parliamentary procedure, bi-monthly business meetings, and several night meetings. The officers for the year were: President, Roger Schlichting; Vice-President, Duane Schubert; Secretary, Karl Schubert; Treasurer, Stanley Eden; Reporter, Ray Pierce; Sentinel, Donald Hayes. 74 Picture Page 7 4 1st Row—D. Hayes, R. Pierce, R. Schlichting. Mr. Miller, D. Schubert, K. Schubert. S. Eden. 2nd Row—M. Domberger, S. Eberle, R. Borsdorf, M. Bardell, J. Masters, M. Bardell, C. Wachter, B. Funston. 3rd Row—K. Katzenberger, A. Winters, A. AlthofT, H. Yeager. H. Haug, P. Aurand, B. Schubert, D. Randecker. 4th Row— H. Folkens, W. Ege, D. Stadel, G. Wachter. N. Yungbluth. J. Blair, N. Creighton. 1st Row—M. Gothard. M. Townsend, G. Zink. M. Eden, K. Eden, G. Schubert, G. Whaley. 2nd Row—K. Heidenreich, D. Noll, D. Nagel, E. Blair, R. Fehrele, W. Schu- bert, R. Aurand, A. Randecker, D. Heidenreich, D. Endriss, L. Miller. 3rd Row—R. Dick, M. Townsend, D. Shere, R. Speer, L. Evans. D. Block, M. Pierce, K. Green, C. Dittmar, W. Anderson. 4th Row—W. Brubaker, H. Bucher, L. Brininger, D. Bower, D. Kaufman, R. Hesselbacher, R. Clark, R. Hughes, A. Ven Huizen. 75 With a determination to do their very best, the newly organized Blaekhawk Staff, with the unfailing assistance of the advisor, Miss Schicht, began the seemingly unending task of prepar- ing and publishing a yearbook. Countless prob- lems and set-backs were overcome before the staff sailed on to a fine finish. Perserverance and hard work had its reward in the finished product, The Blaekhawk of 1953. 1st Row—C. Fahrion, B. Eich, J. Hicks, S. Kupersmith, E. Molitor, V. Molitor. 2nd Row—Miss Schicht, R. Teasdale. 3rd Row— K. Kappes, D. Green, J. Smith, J. Ploeger, M. Eden. 4th Row—S. Clark, R. Dow, H. Town- send, N. Glanville, C. Schap. The school paper, the “Arrowhead,” is pub- lished every other week with special editions for important events. It has a hard working staff under the leadership of Miss Hahn and Miss Blum. The editor, Betty Schamberger, writes editorials, gives assignments, and collects the articles for publication. The Senior Stenography Class types the stencils and mimeographs the edition. 1st Row—J. Hicks, B. Eich, Miss Blum, B. Schamberger, Miss Hahn, B. McPeek. 2nd How—S. Kupersmith, R. Stayner, S. Arnold, J. Fischer, J. Smith, E. Krise, D. Endress, S. Olthoff. 3rd Row—S. Willis, M. Eden, S. Eberle, S. Borsdorf, L. Haug, M. Williams, C. Buske, M. Townsend, J. Ploeger. 4th Row—J. Kloepping, E. Blum, F. Schubert, J. Beyer, R. Leiser, R. Dow, P. Sullivan, R. Townsend, C. Schap, P. Townsend. 5th Row —R. Borsdorf, J. Masters, D. Mackaben, V. Molitor. R. Baker, H. Rowe, J. Geithman, T. Leitzen, S. Clark. 1st Row—J. Beyer, R. Dow, Miss Hahn, J. Fisher, B. MePeek. 2nd Row—W. Appel, K. Lyden, D. Beyer, J. Smith, B. Beyer, E. Brudi, D. En- dress, S. Willis. 3rd Row—J. Kleck- ner, C. Haight, D. Green, S. Parkin- son, M. Haug, S. Borsdorf, M. Wil- liams, J. Hicks, B. Schamberger. 4th Row—F. Schubert, S. OlthofT, D. Hurley, M. Westaby, K .Kappes K., Hendel, R. Townsend. 70 fate (Bolton, @lu6 The W.C.C. is an organization of Junior and Senior girls taking commercial subjects. The club’s main purpose is to promote further inter- est in the secretarial field. The club meets once a month to discuss business and social doings. The biggest social event of the year was the all-school Christmas dance, “Winter Wonder- land,” with an orchestra, and decorations center- ing around a skating rink. The officers for the year were: Roberta Dow, President; Janice Fischer, Vice-President; JoAnn Beyer, Secretary; Beth MePeek, Treasurer; and Miss Hahn, Sponsor. Science All members of the Science Club are encouraged to have at least one scientific project in the field of general science, biology, chemistry, or physics, and give a talk or demonstra- tion about it. Some of the projects, for example, included grafting, collection of seeds, and the making of a crystal set. For one of its activities, the club put on a demonstra- tion of chemical and physical magic for an assembly. Officers were: Tyler Bastian, President; Robert Bryant, Vice-President; Ronald Thill, Secretary and Treasurer; Roger Clark, Librarian; and Mr. Slagg, advisor. 1st Row—J. Woolcock, R. Clark, R. Bryant, Mr. Slagg, T. Bastian, R. Thill, K. Heidenreich. 2nd Row—D. Endress, K. Eden, D. Nagel, M. Ehredt, R. Keefer, E. Krise. 3rd Row—J. Kaufman, R. Leibert, R. Davies, S. Clark, H. Folkens. 7 7 f. The purpose of the Future Teachers of Ameri- ca Club is to learn more about the teaching pro- fession. This year we put special emphasis on teaching ethics. The activities of the club consisted of help- ing at Teachers Institute, a Hallowe'en stand, practice teaching, and helping get the first grade ready for recess. The club did many other little tasks in an effort to help the teachers. We all belong to County FTA and are affiliated with the state and national FTA. Several members receiv- ed pins this year. Only students in good stand- ing are permitted to wear these. Officers for the year were: President—Darleen Endress; Vice-President—Beth McPeek; Secretary —Robert Teasdale; Treasurer—Philip Sullivan; Librarian— JoAnn Geithman; Historian—Char- lotte Endress; Parlimentarian—Thomas Lietzen; Song Leader—Cletus Fahrion; and Sponsor—Miss Blum. 1st Row; C. Endress, B. Teasdale, B. McPeek, Miss Blum, D. Endress, P. Sullivan, C. Fahrion. 2nd Row; M. Beyer, S. Endress, M. Turner, R. Stayner, E. Blum, E. Krise, J. Endress, C. Al- brecht, J. Endress. 3rd Rows J. Endress, J. Ploeger, V. Molitor, T. Leitzen, J. Geithman. 1st Row: K. Heidenreich, R. Baker, S. Eberle, Mr. Peterson, D. Kuhl, B. Funston, K. Eden. 2nd Row: J. Woolcock, E. Carroll, R. Keeffer, J. Kaufman, H. Townsend, R. Aurand, R. Speer, A. McKee. 3rd Row: A. Randecker, T. Bastian, R. Thill, J. Blair, R. Davies, H. Bucher. (?lu6 An entirely new club in the long roster of ac- tivities at Stockton High, the Hobby Club, is do- ing very well in carrying out its aim to provide an outlet for the interesting hobbies of its mem- bers and develop new ones in other students. Several interesting displays were placed on the bulletin board of Mr. Peterson's (the club advisor) room. The members also took part in the Hallowe’en Carnival by setting up a booth. Officers were: President—Duane Kuhl; Vice President—Stan Eberle; Secretary—Dick Baker; and Treasurer—Ronnie Keeffer. 78 rfudia- 'l iAual 4td The Audio-Visual Aids group is com- posed of volunteers who receive instruc- tion from volunteers of previous years. This group is responsible for running the movie projector and will take care of the loud-speaker and other “aids” when asked. After the operators have been instructed and have passed a test, they receive cards which show them to be competent high school Audio Visual Aids Operators. The sponsor, Mr. O’Dair, and thirty- two operators comprised the group this year. Isa Row—Mr. O’Dair, E. Molitor, V. Molitor, R. Teasdale. 2nd Row—M. Gothard, J. Woolcock, K. Heidenreich, T. Bastian, H. Folkens, R. Bors- dorf, K. Katzenberger, S. Eberle, G. Whaley. 3rd Row—E. Carroll, M. Ehredt, D. Heidenreich, B. Schubert, A. Randecker, G. Schreck, S. Eden, R. Pierce. 4th Row—M. Eden, R. Hesselbacher, R. Hughes, R. Davies, R. Bryant, R. Aurand. 5th Row —R. Speer, G. Townsend, H. Bucher, K. Schubert, J. Werkheiser, K. Wright. 1st Row—G. Whaley, E. Blair, R. Baker, Mr. Curl- er, J. Ploeger, H. Folkens, J. Geithman. 2nd Row —D. Kuhl, T. Bastian, D. Macaben, M. Williams, E. Krise. 3rd Row—R. Hermann, C. Fahrion, R. Thill, R. Pierce, R. Townsend, T. Leitzen, N. Crei- ghton. P txt (?lu6 Under the sponsorship of Mr. Curler, the Photo Club was quite active during the year. With approximately twenty members in the club and a new enlarger with which to work, the lights in the lab often burned late. Many of the new members learned the art of printing, developing, and enlarging. The club raised money to buy a camera by put- ting on a square dance and having a Spook Alley on Halloween. The officers were: Jerry Ploeger, President; Tom Leitzen, Vice-President; JoAnn Geithman, Secretary; and Don Mackaben, Treasurer. 7( c 76e ?eutu y 7tec Seated—P. Whaley; 1st Row—H. Townsend, R. Stayner, M. Boyer; 2nd Row—R. Townsend, R. Schlichting, J. Kloepping; 3rd Row—R. Dow, E. Molitor, S. Clark; 4thRow—Mr. Peterson, J. Ploe- ger JUNIOR PLAY As Juniors, the Class of 1953 chose “We Shook The Family Tree” as their play with Mr. Eugene Peterson directing. The teen-age comedy concerned the prob- lems of Hildegarde Dolson, played by Roberta Dow. Hildegarde is tired of being a wallflower, and to remedy this situation, she gives a speech at a school debate about the ruin of alcohol. Speaking so vividly, she convinces everyone that her father (Eldred Molitor) is a drunkard. Another problem she tackles is that of getting Freddie Shermer (Jerry Ploeger) to wear long pants, after her mother (JoAnn Kloepping) ar- ranges a date for them for the Junior-Senior Prom. Of course this date with “short-pants’ Freddie is very amusing to her sister, Sally (Kay Pierce), and brothers, Bob (Milo Boyer) and Jimmy (Howard Townsend). Then little Paige (Pat Wahley) commits a very inno- cent act by playing postman with Mr. and Mrs. Dolson’s old love letters. Ellie May, Bob’s heart throb, (Reita Townsend) and Jill (Rita Stayner) do their part in getting Hildegarde into trouble by using Jimmy's “electric wormer’’ and carrying gossip. Mr. Shermer (Roger Schlichting), Mr. Dolson’s employer, and Mrs. Shermer (Shirley Clark) accuse Hildegarde of break- ing into their home, but all turns to the best when Freddie admits he did it himself to carry out his plan for securing long pants. The light-hearted story fulfilled the dreams of the class when it received audience acclaim after its per- formances, April 18 and 19. 1st Row—J. Blair, M. Williams, K. Cahill, Mr. Peterson, J. Geith- man, S. Parkinson, H. Townsend; 2nd Row—B. McPeek, R. Stay- ner, J. Kloepping, E. Blum, J. Hicks, M. Ingrassia, S. Arnold; 3rd Row—B. Simmons, R. Townsend, P. Townsend, D. Evans, K. Henkel, R. Dow, F. Schubert, . S. Borsdorf ; 4th Row—S. Clark, R. Baker, T. Leitzen, J. Ploeger, C. Ehredt, J. Bedinger, S. Olthoff 7 A leading organization of the school is the Thespians Club under the direction of Mr. Peter- son. The club’s membership consists of anyone who is inter- ested in the art of dramatics. The members of this organiza- tion discussed different types of plays, the use of make-up, prop- erties, and the history of Dra- matics. The club took part in the Halloween celebration and presented two hilarious plays “Wilbur Takes His Medicine” and 'The Villlan Still Pursued Her.” The officers of this club are: President, Keith Cahill; Vice- president, JoAnn Geithman; Secretary, Marlene Williams; and Treasurer, Sally Parkinson. 80 1st Row—E. Krise, M. Turner, E. Blum, R. Stayner, M. Williams. 2nd Row—R. Dow, L. Carpenter, J. Ploeger, R. Pierce, J. Hicks. 3rd Row—B. Schamberger, R. Schlichting, R. Vanderheyden, J. Kloepping. 4th Row—J. Geith- men, Mr. Peterson, S. Clark. 7?Cck Ate A.i6e Stteeteate Senior Class Play Sixteen members of the Senior Class, under the direction of Mr. Peterson, presented the sparkling comedy, “Men Are Like Streetcars” from the book by Graeme and Sarah Lorimer. When the new maroon stage curtains majestically opened on November 15th and 16th, the plot was unfolded to large audiences. Maudie Mason (Roberta Dow) has a wonderful line which she has developed concerning the handling of boys. She gracious- ly gives it to her friends, Alix (Rita Stayner), Julia (Madge Turner), and Lysbeth (Marlene Williams). Maudie tries to get her sister, Sylvia (Betty Schamberger), married so that she can take over. First comes Ted (Roger Schlichting) who is involved in a business deal with Mr. Mason (Lyman Carpenter). However, Sylvia is really in love with her father’s business partner, Jerry (Jerry Ploeger). Mrs. Mason (Shirley Clark), realizing that her older daughter is not socially prominent, arranges for a date be- tween Sylvia and Maudie’s part-time steady, Davy (Robert Van- derheyden). This convinces the teen-age girls that Maudie’s line isn’t so good, but then Sylvia has more luck, and to top things off, shy cousin Joy (Kay Pierce) finally gets to first base with Chi (Ray Pierce). Three neighbors: Mrs. White (Elizabeth Blum), Mrs. Allen (JoAnn Geithman), and Mrs. Day (Eleanor Krise) make a not-too social call on the Masons. Margaret, the family maid (JoAnn Kloepping), flits in and out of everyone’s business to add to the confusion. All ends well when everyone settles down and realizes that all Maudie did was to speed things up for a happy climax. 7rea4wuf, DefKint HeMt The Library Club meets once a month on Monday sharing one common in- terest in that of learning about books and libraries. Advisers for the year were Miss Jackson, Mrs. Hess and Mrs. Werkheiser. Officers were: President, Wilma Appel; Vice President, Jeanette Endress; Secretary, Marilyn Westaby; Treasurer, Kay Dittmar; and Reporter, Donna En- dress. (?lu6 Left to Right—J. Endress, M. Westaby, W. Appel, K. Dittmar, D. Endress, Mrs. Werkheiser, Mrs. Hess. Row 2—J. Endress, F. Schubert, S. Borsdorf, D. Heid, R. Townsend, M. Beyer, C. Endress, Joyce Endress. Left to Right — C. Fahrion, T. Leitzen, N. Glanville. The Treasury is one of the most important organizations in the school because it handles the finances of the various clubs and classes. Since a great amount of responsibility is in- volved; alert, competent students are appointed to this position. Each year a Sophomore is chosen to serve his second semester as an ap- prentice. Having advanced to a Junior, he be- comes the assistant school treasurer to the official one who is a Senior. This past year Cletus Fahrion served as school treasurer, Nancy Glanville was the as- sistant, with Tom Leitzen as athletic treasurer. The apprentice was chosen during second semester. STOCKTON — WARDS GROVE Mutual Insurance Co. 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Brown KRAFT Stockton Illinois Specializing in All Forms of FOODS AUTO INSURANCE Dependable Protection - Efficient Also a General Insurance Agency “Insurance That Insures” Phones: Business 84 - Residence 352 COMPANY COMPLIMENTS Stockton Manufacturing Company Division Atwood Vacuum Machine Company Manufacturers of AUTO BODY HARDWARE STOCKTON SALES COMPANY SALES - SERVICE PART8 Ford Cars and Trucks Farm Machinery Quaker State and D-X Products Also Firestone Tires PHONE 75 Stockton, 111. Appreciation The Annual Staff wishes to express it’s appreciation to all the business people whose ads made possible the financing of this year book. 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 25 26 SEPTEMBER Those old doors open to many old and new students, HI everybody! What’s this about Miss Schicht wanting to join a circus—a little explanation is necessary. Mr. Baker opens first assembly with formal introduction of the teachers. Our first week has come to a close. Well you green freshman, how do you like it now? Student Council held its first meeting under the guidance of Mr. Lorton. Good luck. Election of Homecoming attendants. Reita, Pat, Shirley and Marlene to lead our cheering section. Our first football game, a defeat at Polo. Better luck next time! Ralph and Max are injured at practice, out for the season. Too bad fellas. Shirley to reign as Homecoming queen; her attendants are Pat, Nancy, Myrna and Betty. Seniors begin plans for skip day. Seniors flash new class rings, many envious glances from the underclassmen. Swell game with Mt. Carroll—only trouble we lost. Reita Townsend is the first senior to loose her class ring—you lucky girl! Teachers and some students venture to Free- port to pose for pictures. Watch the birdie, everyone! Cheerleaders sponsor rousing spirit of stu- dents toward Homecoming. Chief Black- hawk makes his first appearance. Cute kid, that Punky” Macaben. Victory over Warren on our own field. Queen Shirley reigns over wonderful Homecoming. OCTOBER 1 All school sing, new pep song is introduced. 3 Galena Homecoming—12-12. What a game! 5 Play cast is decided. More work for the Seniors. 8 First Play Practice. Warren Homecoming, an explanation Sally! 10 No school, Teachers Institute. Scalped E. Dubuque 40-6. Apple Pickers Ball. Really a full day, and evening. 13 Annual hunters go to Freeport—need $ to publish an annual, you know. 17 Teachers Institute at Rockford. These teach- ers sure are getting time off. 18 Play St. Columbkill—14-0. We lost our trophy —and it was so nice. 23 Reita, Betty, Beth, Shirley, Milo, Eldred, Billy, and Jerry elected for Hallowe’en at- tendants. Eleanor Krise has skating party for seniors. 27 Hallowe’en committees begin work. 29 Sully’s hayride and Judy’s slumber party— what a night! 30 Frantic work on floats continues. 31 Lanark game. Victory 25-6. Betty and Eldred reign over perfect Hallowe’en. NOVEMBER 4 Ralph gets rid of his cast. 7 Last game of season, defeated by Savanna 34-6. Sharon “threw” a party. 10-11 Seniors continue play practice. 12 Dress rehearsal—not too bad! 14 First Production of Senior Play. Huge suc- cess. 15 Kay Pierce has party for play cast. Anybody see the rain? 17 Last Teachers Institute. 21 High School play alumni. Defeat 39-35. GAA Dance—Jack Frost Ball. 25 Annual Pictures taken. First game at Sa- vanna, Victory. Really a thriller! 27 Thanksgiving—and a much needed vacation. 28 No school. Aquin game, victory again. 29 Marlene had visitors. 1 2 5 7 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 31 DECEMBER Dramatics assembly, well enjoyed by all. “Mom, there’s a unicorn in the garden eating roses.” Another victory stalked up against Pearl City First conference victory over Warren, had a swell crowd and a dance after the game. Sully, what happened to your new Packard. Annual staff struggles to meet first deadline. An assembly by some good music groups. First conference defeat—Galena did it 54-50. Won over Winslow 50-49. “Whew, that was a close one!” Latin club had a supper “NOT too bad.” High School teachers present music at Woman’s club. FHA Christmas party, a huge success. Mr. Peterson’s English class composed of seniors, put on a Christmas assembly, put on a Christmas assembly. Lost to Elizabeth 59-51. WCC annual Christmas dance. Was that an orchestra? Annual Christmas Concert. ’52 school year has ended—beat Annawan in Mt. Carroll tournament 54-38. Christmas vacation begins. Christmas, a joyous holiday. Lost to Mt. Carroll in their tournament. Happy New Year’s Eve to everyone. JANUARY 1 Our neighbors Wisconsin didn’t bring back the rose bowl crown. 5 School again, back to the old grind! 6 Victory over East Dubuque 61 30. 7 Annual workers continue. 8 Another assembly, this time an all school sing. 9 Won a game with Hanover and had a dance afterwards. 13 We lost a good game to Aquin. 14 Max and Norm Rice met, but where and how? 16 Won over Warren by one point, thanks to our hero Ralph for his last minute shot. 17 Had contest try outs, also lost a game to Orangeville here by three points. 19 All contest tryouts appeared at P.T.A. 20 Specialty today, saw Ike’s inauguration over T.V. in school, also (Billy) “Ike’s” inaugura- tion that night as a stunt during Activity Night. 22 W.C.C. assembly-Doc was a crooner and got first price; Reita and the tapdancers received second and third. 23 Lost a thriller to Galena 53-51, gave Galena a good scare too. 25 Tom and Max always seem to get stuck out at Haug’s. 28 Finished Annual pictures. Lost to Hanover in the County Tournament at East Dubuque. 30 Good assembly today, the Southland Singers. Big crowd at County Tournament tonight to see Galena win. 31 Seniors held a party in the gym. Lot’s of fun. 3 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 is 1!) 20 21 24 26 27 28 FEBRUARY Won over Pearl City for the second time. Boys’ Chorus and quartet put on the assembly —also a piano solo by Nancy. We beat Elizabeth, first time in three years!!! Won a thriller over Winslow. 54-52. Last home game which was a victory over Savanna. Eldred was high point man with 19. Assembly—had a speaker on war. Willy’s slumber party—what a night! No school, dear old Abe. Victory over East Dubuque there. Valentine Dance. Randy Curler reigned as king, with Nancy, Reita, and Shirley as ladies with Eldred, Bill and Howard as lords. Beginning of Lent. First tetanus and diptheria shots, some were pretty rugged—just ask Lizzie, she left us temporarily. Lost our last conference game to Hanover. Harriet S. had a slumber party. FHA—FFA buffet supper, swell time. Band members put on an assembly. Faculty played P.T.A. in basketball game. WOW!!! those cheerleaders, too. Lost a thriller to Orangeville 57-55. ro 7 MARCH 2 Annual workers continue rush with night work. 4 Patterson tumbling assembly here. We lost to Orangeville in the Freeport Regional, last game for us. 6 Freeport wins regional championship over Elizabeth, it was really a game 61-56. 9 Juniors hold first play practice, a lot of hard work ahead. “Our Miss Brooks” is to be the production. 14 Musicians go to contest at Morrison. Good results. Nancy, Joyce, Roger, Johnnie, and Boys’ Quartet go to state-----Here’s hoping! 16 Thespians put on two short plays for P.T.A. 18 Seniors continue plans for trip to Chicago. 16-20 Basketball boys spend week at Cham- paign at Sweet Sixteen finals. Wish we all could go. 27 Miss Kelley and a few musicians travel to Rockford to “The Flying Dutchman.” Do you all have insurance? APRIL 3 Good Friday. And a four day rest. 5 Easter. 7 School resumes. 8 Juniors continue endless work on their play. 11 Choruses to District at Morrison. Wish that High School were ours! 17 First production of “Our Miss Brooks” a smash hit. 18 The final curtain is drawn on the Juniors huge production. 20 Junior Band concert at P.T.A. 24 Sophomores travel to Chicago on a Biology trip. 25 FHA Spring Rally here at Stockton. MAY 1 2 State Contest—Orlando—College boys??? 8 Senior skip day! Lucky us! [) Mothers Day. 2 Junior activitiy. Oh, those flowers! 3 Prom—“Moonlight Mood.” 9 Choral Concert. 4 Baccalaureate. 9 Graduation, and we bid all of you sad adieu. Good luck next year! St. 'Valentines “Dance Stardust... Prcnt-1952 PRINTING: STEPHENSON-CARROLL PUBLISHERS, LENA, ILLINOIS PHOTOGRAPHY: NEW BILGER STUDIO, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS BINDING: VASS BINDERY, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS ■