Streator Township High School - Hardscrabble Yearbook (Streator, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1955 volume:

x 'SQL A-A-,'3,.'.Q .' A .-1'1 .AH ' ,- ,,,'-'V fd, ' I ,1f' ' iff fra-vw'vf11wWf:.f1wftwb was k 1 . aumf 2 112f1'2::H f A ,-v-4L,1fw'v R K F v E 5 3 AV205Caffl519L9 Sfreator Township High School S-treator, Illinois 5:99 wg. 4 Wifi 1-., -HIQK, I W i.. ... i Streator High-a school, a stage, a game board-the board on which the game 1954-'55 was played. The past school year was not just one thingg it was a combination of many differ- ent things. It was a scrabble. Our school life, like all life, has been and will continue to be played in game fashion. Each of us begins the game with a certain number of abilities, just as each player begins the game Scrabble with a specified number of lettersg with these abilities each of us must go on to win success in life - to win the game. In Scrabble, as in life, the result of each de- cision would be more valuable if it were pre- faced by thoughtful planning. The decision could also be made more valuable by giving it a pur- pose, by making it a means to a definite goal. Every game has its own rules, rules which must be obeyed or a penalty paid for disobeying. Both rules and penalties are necessary, for with- out them the game would become a confused, pointless muddle. There are times when the game can be play- ed with enjoyment the only objective, but there are also times when it must be played seriously, when it is necessary to stop and see how well the game has been played, how well it is being played, and how well it can be played. The game is only what the player makes it. For the class of 1955 the four-year game is over. Another game starts soon, and it is hoped that all of us have learned how to play this next one better. With Streator High as our background and with Scrabble as our theme, we on the staff give you 1955 in the pictures and paragraphs of the 1955 Hardscrabble. Most students Work hard in an effort to obtain a place on the HONOR ROLL-the SCHOL- ARLY WHO'S WHO of S. H. S. if ,Q Extracurricular activities such as the monitor program of the Student Council give the stu- dents practical experience in CITIZENSHIP. iITIZENSHIP The aim of the social science department is to teach the students those lessons which will make them intelligent, well-informed CITIZENS. MK ..,x qi' -f.. ,mi ln N' i rams gffthrfif' 12? . 3 fi i 'L V 'DAPTABHITY RESOLUTION is not lacking at S. H. S. Whether it is a math problem or a problem concerning a dance, S. H. S. students will find an answer. We are also ADAPTABLE. We adjust ourselves to the math as easily, although perhaps not so willingly, as to the dance. FRESHMAN FROUC A student's life is a BALANCE be- tween classroom and club, and in- versely the classroom and club give BALANCE to the student's life. Instructions which have BEARING on problems which students may experience are given within our classrooms, instructions such as the home economics classes give in pre- paring the homemakers of tomor- 1'0XV. ,ALANCE The commercial courses at S. H. S. train the business LEADERS of tomorrow. Our various organizations also encourage LEADER- SHIP. It is from them that the responsible, reliable leaders of the community, the nation, the world will come. Interest in atomic ENERGY and in expending ENERGY in glee club work will both be found at S. H. S. And who can say which is more important or more valuable? SCHOOL--A GAME, A SCRABBLE C3 0 0 ? 5 5 'E 'is j .J FA ,,, A ,fs A. ,Ha f if f L: Q '.f2Qf,Xf,-fl' 31, F' A V QQ kg L Q f ,ff f ' aa' , ggi' , E ,J L2 gn , ze 1 , j s kzfzwwmf-.. 'Haw-W Q ,ek 5-5 'K 4.51.1 xg .,MF ' -gases to A? 5... YJ' c . 1 - 'sry ii , 4 3 it .sf at WE HAD OUR HOMECOMING On October 7-8-9 the annual Homecoming was cele- brated at S. H. S. On the evening of October 7, the pep rally and snake dance were held at the athletic field with speeches and cheers being given by representatives from the different classes and organizations. After the Student Council-sponsored Pep Rally, the students found their way up town and continued their fun running up and down Main Street. On Friday, October 8, the school was dismissed at 2 130 so that the students could go up town and get ready for the parade. As usual, the parade started on time, and it was very interesting and beautiful with its graceful and unique floats entered by the different classes, clubs and organizations. Then at 8 :OO p.m. the Bulldogs faced Kan- kakee for the big Homecoming game. Although Streator lost, much school spirit was displayed. The climax of the three-day celebration came Satur- day night at the big alumni dance at the Armory. With music by Bob Norman, it could be classed the second biggest dance of the year, the Prom taking the number- one spot. At the start of the dance Juanita Krocker, this year's Homecoming Queen, Was crowned to reign over the Homecoming dance. Homecoming was a huge success and an event we will all remember. ilil BME? WE HAD OUR PARADE wg 5MlTH 5 A xx-niux ' Q I 1' , 4 4' wid iii' Q I r , 1-nn,,, ,.,,,,,, -we . w'?KM'1'A ,, M A 'W Lyn U-'J f- f' HOLD THF Q WE HAD OUR SCHOOL PLAYS The first dramatic pro- duction of the year was the fall play, Melody Jones, presented Novem- ber 18 and 19. This play turned out to be a huge success. On March 24 and 25, the spring play, The Curious Savage, was pre- sented, and this, too, was a tribute to the dramatics department. THE HARDSCRABBLE SKIT On October 19, the annual Hardscrabble skit was given. Man Trap or He Loved a Hard- scrabblef' was the name of the production. It was a humorous play about a farm girl whose boy friend comes home from the city and talks about the wonderful person, Hardscrabble, he met there. She, in turn, found out about this person. Those playing the parts were members of the Hardscrabble Staff. 141 W T 1 ,,M, L?3J! 5 . W W Ja-s' 775 SERMONS IN SCIENCE Among many of the professional auditoriums we had, one of the best was the scientific demonstration pre- sented by the Moody Bible Institute. Thousands of dollars' worth of equip- ment were used in the program. Many unbelievable and astonishing demon- strations were performed. WE HAD OUR PRCFESSICNAL AUDITORIUMS BO-BO, THE CLOWN Another of our professional auditori- ums was that of Bo-Bo, the clown, and his magic demonstration. Gaiety, along with many surprising tricks, was a part of this presentation. Through this demonstration, we learned, for sure, that the hand is quicker than the eye. llil 161 . wifi During the year members of the different classes, clubs, and organi- zations helped put on assemblies for the benefit of the students. These auditoriums ran from Senior Recognition and The Talent Show to the Pep Rallies. The student productions were always liked and enjoyed by everyone. The Pep Rallies were the most numerous student productions, one being given before each home basketball and football game. These shows, presented by the students, certainly were one of the main factors that helped to produce such good school spirit. WE HAD OUR STUDENT AUDITOR I.UMS WE HAD OUR SCHO OL DANCES During the past year, one of the main activities was our dances. From the beginning of the year, with our Get Acquainted Hop, hardly a week went by without there being a dance of some sort. After the football and basketball games there was always a dance sponsored by one of the class- es or by one of the many clubs. There was always plenty of fun to be had by all. Besides these dances, there were the ones at the Hub on Saturday nights. These, too, were loads of fun. At many of these, as at the high school dances, there was special entertainment or attractions such as dancing contests, beauty con- tests, mystery melodies and other types of amuse- ment to give the dances a little variety. Of course the New Year's Eve dance at the Y.M.C.A. was another special attraction for the students. Then came spring and the really big dance of the year, the Prom, all of the students in attendance taking on a high note of sophisti- cation and the best manners possible. This night we will never forget. lll7l , r 4 4 , WE HAD OUR USHERS During the year many different events take place around our school, both during class hours and after class hours. In the beginning of the school year girls are asked to volunteer to act as ushers for almost all of the public events which take place in the auditorium. These girls added that little bit of extra beauty and grace that is needed at these events. And then, too, we have the girls who volunteer to work in the library. They help to check over- due books and, in general, keep the library in a workable condition by keeping the books straight and in the right places. At Streator High School there is a close co- operation among the different classes and courses. The woodshop, very often, is making furniture, book cases, etc., for many of the other classes. The print shops do much of the printing of pro- grams and tickets for the events around the school. So, we all can see and profit from our experiences in how to get along with one another throughout life. llfl WE COLLECTED YOUR FINES OUR CLASSES WORKED TOGETHER 'UQ L WE WELCOMED OUR PARENTS WE ENTERTAINED OUR PARENTS mg PERCUSSION SECTION WOODNV Front Rc -Ilh Row Sth Row ' 2nd Row: Ilrnl Row: R. If IND SECTION rw: S. Conner, J, NVeavel', N. WVilIe'y, J. Mueller, IC. Vous-rs, I'. VVQ-ilu-n J. VV:ik0y, G. Cole, A. Goslin, M. Hutch, D. VVu1snn. li. Alhcrloli lickcr, J Gaisforfl, B. Stiles. li. llflorrisnn, N. Carlxy, J. Woods, .I. Holman : I. Jennings, F. Tuley, J. Sampson, C. lic:-irstml, D. flolnlm, W. Gee, li. lfluwell P. Holbrook, M. Martin, N. Slacell, l'. llnuld, S. Ile-rgv, J. Swain, M. Davis Hack Row: li. Durham, M. VVilliams, J. Hrcms. li. Pinrlvrs, li. Mickelson, D. lieuscher, P. Locascio, D. Hamann Front Row: D. Sumxslun, C. lVI:xrcus On 2nd Row: Mr. llris Back Rim: VV. Mitchell, II, l.1ini1::in, G. McIVIillion, P. Verdiramo, R, Buttcrly I A BAND The woodwind section is made up of flutes, clarinets, saxophones, Eng- lish horns, bassoons, and an oboe. This year two members of the wood- wind section placed first in the district music contest and therefore qualified for participation in the state contest. The percussion section is made up of drums, cymbals, triangles, and xylo- phones. This section keeps rhythm for the rest of the band. The band, under the able direction of Mr. Karl Brix, did not stop playing when we left school last spring. They kept right on working. During the summer the band traveled to nearby Dwight to play in the Dwight Cen- tennial. The band also worked hard on those hot days in the Labor Day parade and the Memorial Day parade here in Streator. 4.313 BRASS SECTION Front row: L. Metcalf, P. Provance, G. Plichta, R. Sopko, L. King, B. Blakemore S d o econ 1' wz G. Barnwell, M. Bayer, J. Mehalic, R. VVehb, J. Hozie, G. Osborne, R. McMillion, J. Clayton, R. Sterner Back row: li, Reese, R. Kimber, R. Bean, J. Smith, W. Bohn, M. Bazik, E. Know The brass section is made up of cornets, trumpets, French horns, trom- A bones, baritones, and basses. In the district music contest this year six members placed first and qualified for the state: four of them, Ray Erler, Bill Bohn, Reggie Bean, and Bill Reese, in a trombone quartet, Eileen Jennings in an oboe solo, and Phyllis Weiben in a flute solo. . i BATON TWIRLERS The baton twirlers this year put on a fine performance. They appeared at every football game and during the halves of a few basketball games. The twirlers also strutted around in new tvvirling uniforms this year. N. Panno, B. Latham, G. Hawksley, J. Anderson, M. Kyle After working hard in the hot sum- mer, the members of the band re- turned to school. They were kept busy the entire school year with its many activities. The band did its usual good job of playing and making formations during the halves of football games. The band also kept things lively dur- ing the basketball games at the Armory. UU Mary Abdnour Alice Adamson Donna Devera Bernice Durdan Martha Engle Don Amell Dick Barrett Howard Donnell Andy Elias Bud Elias Janet Abdnour Judy Armstrong Nancy Bell Carole Benckendorf Bonnie Boyd Alice Branz Gayle Brehman Mary Jane Brewer Marla Bute Robert Baker John Barton Thomas Clancy A CAPPELLA Shirley Fribbs Florence Guy Beverly Hrasch Joan Kinkade Gretchen Ladtkow Judy Meyers Myrna Moore Nancy Moravek Betty Overocker Nancy Radatz BOYS' CHORUS Bill Farrare Norman Gee Bill Goluba Ron Hefler Danny Hyduk Ron Kohrt Virgil McCumsey Earl Maskel Jim Mazak Lee Spencer JUNIOR CHORUS Janice Daniels Norma Fechter Marilyn Fewkes Lois Gahm Marilyn Gotch Gayle Hill Carol Hornsby Sharon Jackson Myra Kasko Nancy Kerestes June Klachko Theresa Lukach Carole Orban Sharon Rees Ruth Ann Robertson Nancy Scott Carolyn Shinkey Phyllis Strong FRESHMAN BOYS Pete Dell Allen Huxtable Mike Mateer George Reaska William Schallhammer Wendell Watson Brian Wheatland Jim Wolfe mi Peggy Seibel Eleanor Stearns Jo Ann Thorpe Peggy Kacvinsky Dick Westlake Bob Sangston Wayne Haar Alice Tomasko Beverly Treschak Anna Vercimak Carol Voigts Jo Ann Voight Maurine Watts Barbara Whisner Rosemary Whitaker Carolyn Zimmerman Joe Lamango John Gillies Katherine Gilman SOPHOMORE GIRLS' CHORUS The Girls' Chorus, consisting of girls who had previously completed one year of Glee, has just closed the door on another enjoyable year. .Directed by Mr. Dean Ar- bogast, the Glee Club has led an active year. Its members have participated in various musical productions and have proved that they can hold their own with the other Glee Clubs. The group this year consisted of thirty- nine girls. Most of these girls are planning to continue with Glee next year. SOPHOMORE GIRLS' CHORUS Back row: J. Murray, E. Stinar, M. Derra I. Maurer, M. Paton, L. Ashlock, A. Jay Fourth row: J. Dzuris, D. Armstrong S. Brownell, C. Clayton, J. Borghetti M. Albert, C. Novak, P. Case Third row: D. Jamison, E. Conner, M Rowe, J. Dzama, M. Watson, K. Walling M. Higgins, D. Liptak, R. Leto Second row: S. Boatman, T. Lesak, M Teach, P. Dennehe, N. Simmons, D. Drapp J. Guyon, P. Batkiewicz Front row: J. Hagie, S. Williams, J Scudder, C. Hersheway, P. Patton, T Simko, B. Sullivan FRESHMAN GIRLS' CHORUS The Freshman Girls' Chorus, under the expert guidance of Mr. Dean Arbogast, has had a very enjoyable year. The group was quite large this year, and the girls worked very industriously. The Freshman Chorus participated in quite a few of the produc- tions sponsored by Mr. Arbogast. Among the productions they participated in was the annual Christmas program, part of which was given as an auditorium for the benefit of the entire student body. A great majority of the girls plan to continue with Glee next year. FRESHMAN GIRLS' CHORUS Back row: N. Emm, E. Carby, A. Yanello J. Mueser, S. Zack, B. Mallonee, L. Render S. Sliker Fourth row: J. Ondercho, M. Turner, S table, M. Kidder, M. Conner, J. Lynch Third row: K. Christensen, C. Kennedy Mesa rchik Promenschenkel, J. Butterly, M. Locascio P. Casey Mothershed, C. Moore, S. Wilsman Bazik, M. Klima, B. Ryan f24l Simpkins, J. Shepard, C. Woods, M. Hux- E. Ondrey, S. Gauden, J. Berta, G. Sabol, M. Micklos, R. Wargo, K. Lithgow, J. Second row: S. Jackson, C. Erler, N. Luk- ach, C. Welge, J. Hatala, S. Easi, C. Front row: D. Gengenhacher, B. Brooks, M. , A. 'B AND 1 BAND Front row: K. Soltis, C. Thomas, R. Brennan Back row: J. Majernik, S. Sabol, G. Benckendorf, N. Harcharik, J. Delheimer, G. Spencer SERENADERS FRONT ROW Sterner, B. Blakemore, G. McMillion Back row: Ii. Bean, M. Gotch, R. Erler, I. Atherton, W. Bohn, A. Goslin B AND I BAND What makes the A Band? The B and I bands, of course. The B and I bands are made up of students who are training for an A band position. The B band, or beginning band, consists of those who have had no training on any instru- ment. They are taught how to play some instrument. The members of the I or intermediate band, make use of the begin- ning lessons on their instrument and start preparing for the A band. THE SERENADERS The Serenaders, Streator High's Dance Band, was organized again this year under the direction of Mr. Karl Brix. The band has played splendidly at the Hub two times this year. They also have played in the Student Talent Show and at school dances. The band practices every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday during home room period. They have worked hard throughout the year. Congratulations, Serenaders, for the fine music you have produced this year. eft to right: R. Picker, J. Mehalic, R. Dil ,,,,,,N,.....c...e.- mmXaiyN-wg:prszmme:aiM4fw1,.,aswmnaww i.w,m4fmww.::ww., .iw ,Q V ,f lst row: Miss O'Neil, V. McCumsey, M. Abdnour, M. Gotch, R. Rush, K. Gilman, R. Whitaker, P. Dominic, J, Baker, T. Simpko, P. Provance, C. Welge, W. Watson 2nd row: P, Dell, J. Klein, E. Powers, P. Holbrook, D. Ritchie, G. Weber, A. Svetz, T. Quinn, M. Kruger 3rd row: F. Tuley, J. Abdnour, M. Gotch, T. Weber, G. Liptak, R. Ottenbach, K. Williams, J. Barnwell, M. Engle, D. Allen 4th row: M. Mulford, B. Far-rare, B. Bohn, D. Barrett, B, Enders, P. Mickelson, F. Schmitz WIZZ, JR. WIZZ Jr., one of Streator High's busi- est clubs, is now in its second year of exist- ence. The interesting and informative program has attracted many S. H. S. stu- dents. The main purpose is to provide a Behind-the-scenes knowledge which can be gathered only by taking part in a live radio program. WIZZ Jr. does this through the one-hour program from one to two on Saturday afternoon. The usual outline of the afternoon schedule consists of the intro- duction, the general school news given by K. Gilman, J. Abdnour, M. Abdnour, M. Gotch, V. McCumsey, J. Klein, A. Bednar, M. Gotch, and E. Powers. Sports news follows with B. Bohn, M. Ryan, and R. Bean. G. Liptak and S. Moore provide an entertaining portion with their Mystery Melody Contest. Chevrolet Musicale fol- lows with M. Mulford. The variety show is next and is placed in the competent hands of M. Engle, B. Farrare, B. Sandine, P. Dominic, and J. Baker. R. Ottenbach comes next with his Top Tunes of S. H. S. Last, but definitely not least, are the commercials, which are announced by D. Ritchie, A. Svetz, and T. Weber, and soli- U61 cited by J. Klein, P. Dell, F. Schmitz, T. Simpko. The hard-working engineers, who are the unsung heroes of any radio staff, are P. Mickelson, J. Barnwell, R. Bean, M. Kruger, B. Enders, F. Tuley, J. Clayton, and D. Neblock. WIZZ Jr., besides being active with its radio show, has taken time for other school activities. They sponsored one of the many Sock Hops and sold concessions between quarters at a basketball game. They held a Christmas party and donated their Christ- mas tree to the hospital. They were also responsible for recording some of the basketball games which were re-broadcast on Wednesday and Saturday following the games. WIZZ Jr.'s future plans include a spring trip to some near-by radio or tele- vision station, some new equipment, and a high school projection booth, which is planned for next year. WIZZ Jr. and the sponsor want to take this opportunity to thank all the members and students who helped make the WIZZ Jr. program a huge success. yr' 3- -n 'I 1 W 3 Mug , , ,, 'ill k 'M '-'st 3 'mq,,,, Hg.- 2 ON THE AIR I.I'll 'I' TU RIGHT D. Ritchie K. Gilman H. Otterlburll S. Monro G. Liptak l'RAC l'lC'E MAKES l'ERFEl I' P. Pmvzxrlcc E. Powers T. Weber M. Ryan M. zxILllfUl'li HARDWORK ING ENGINEER STAFF M. Ifl'l1Q,1'l'l' H. Emlers J. Hurllwe-ll H. Bean 4371 S Nw' E9 1: 'lf THE ADMINISTRATION... America is on the move. It has always been. It is the most progres- sive country in the world. Each generation contributes new knowledge, new inventions, and creates new social culture. The good old days are gone forever. They live only in the memory of those who helped to create them. Americans live in the present and look to the future. This is the American way of life. The future belongs to the young people of today. We, of the faculty, at the Streator Township High School, are trying to help the students to develop foundations of knowledge, of experience, and an understand- ing of the culture of the present and past. We believe that education is the preparation for participation in life. We believe that education starts at birth and continues for a lifetime. Schools play a major part in the education of each individual but the home, the church, the community and many other influences are very important. If America is to keep moving and to continue in its position of leadership, we must all, both young and old, work together to gain a better understanding of each other and the peoples of the world. Each of us has an obligation and with this obligation an opportunity. The obligation is to yourself. You must do your best. Don't be satisfied to be mediocre. Don't leave any task half done. Do your best and America offers you an opportunity to be great. Be proud to be an American and make others proud that you are an American. This is your heritage. Live up to it. Superintendent Ufll 'F'- 'nm 12 7 GUIDANCE STAFF MISS SODEHSTROM MISS HARRIS MR. MUELLER Girls' Counselor Director of Guidance Boys' Counselor B..-X. and M.A., University of B. Ed., Illinois State Normal B. Ed. and M.S., Illinois State lllinois University Normal University M..-X., Northwestern Univer- sity MR. LEO S. MARTIN Administrative Assistant B.S. and M.S., University of Illinois I31l BOARD OF EDUCATION The positions on the Board of Education were handled by eight very capable men. These men were Arthur Fin- cham, R. M. Wheeler, R. L. McConnell, Leslie Goslin, William J. Rohan, Cephas Williams, George Funk, and Courtney Arthur. Mr. Fincham is Plant Manager at the Streator Brick Yard. He has a son who is graduating this year. Mr. Wheeler operates the Quality Manufacturing Company. He has two children, both of whom graduated in 1953. Mr. McConnell is superintendent of Streator Township High School and secretary of the Board of Education. He has a son who is a freshman this year. Mr. Goslin is a pharmacist and has a son who is graduating this year and one who is a graduate of S. H. S. Mr. Rohan lives on a farm and represents Eagle Township on the Board. He has a daughter who is a sophomore this year, and two other children who are graduates of S. H. S. Mr. Williams is connected with the Vermillion Construction Company and has a son who is a sophomore. Mr. Funk is serving his first year on the Board and is doing an excellent job. Mr. Arthur is one of Streator's very prominent lawyers. He, too, is serving his first term on the Board. Loft lu right X th lfi fham, R. M. Wheeler, R l M Lonncll I l fmslln, William J. liuhan, lfephzls VVilli:xms, Gm 1, I k C 't ey Arthur l U21 sity Glee DORIS BRIX ILS., Syracuse University Bookkeeping K ARL BRIX ILS., Syracuse University M.S., Illinois State Normal University M usie, Music Education I AUI. BRIDGES ILE., Eastern Illinois State Teachers College M.S., Illinois State Normal University Woorlshop WALTER BAYSINGER ILS., and M.S., University of Illinois Vocational Agriculture GFORGE ASHWORTH B.S. and M.S., Indiana State Teachers Col- lege English, Athletic Director J EAN BORGLIN M.B.A., University of Chicago Typewriting I33l DEAN ARHOGAST B.E. and M.S., Illinois State Normal Univer- FACULTY yew Sew! at l , I CLO4 gf: can FLORENCE FERGUSON B,S., Wooster College Algebra, General Mathematics U41 HENRY C. DUTLER B.S. and M.S., University ol Illinois Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Solid Geom etry and 'frisxonometry RALPH EDWARDS B.Ed., Eastern Illinois Teachers College M.S., University of Illinois Algebra, Business Arithmetic EVANGELINE DALE B.A., College of St. Teresa Spanish, World History DONNA DE LONG ' B.S., Illinois State Normal University Speech, English ALTA BUTZ B.E. and M.S,, Illinois State Normal Univer sity Typewriting, Shorthand ROSEMARY DAVIS B.S. and M.S., Illinois State Normal Uni- versity Physical Education l,lI.I.lAN GOLL FAYE IIOMRIGHOUS B.S., University of Illinois M.A., University of Colorado English, Rhetoric SH ELDON FRANK PLA., Drake University Merchandising, Business Law and Econom- ies, Director of Distrilrutive Eclum-ation CAROLYNE HAMANN. R.N. Garfielrl Park Hospital l'uluIie Health Certification Loyola University ROSALIE GIFFHORN KS.. Illinois State Normal University Physical Education liAI,l'lI GANZER ILS. and M.S., Western Illinois Statp College General Mathematics, Algelrra, Geometry GASTON FREEMAN ILS. and MS., Western Illinois State College U. S. History, American Problems on ILS., Illinois State Noimnl Ilnixmrsi w l'hysic-al Education CLARE M. LOUIS B.E., Illinois State Normal University M.A., Colorado State College ot' Education Typewritingz, Shorthand U61 DON LEWIS B.S., and M.A., University of Iowa Physical Education ALBERT LUNDBERG ILA. and M.S., University of Illinois Physical Education MAURENE KIETZMAN B.S., University of Illinois Art ROBERTA IODER B.S., Eastern Illinois State Teachers College Home Economies DOROTHY JENSEN B.S., Illinois State Normal University Home Economics LEWIS IJ. LLOYD B.S., University of Chic-ago M.S.. Bradley University Chemistry, General Science 5 SUSANNE MAHONEY B.S. and M.A., University of Illinois English ROSE O'NE1LL B.S.. University of Illinois English GRACE MAGIERSKI MILDRED MOYNIHAN A.B., University of Illinois M.A., Northwestern University English, Journalism, World Literature Hifi -W., B.A., James Millikin University M.A., University of Colorado English MAX PATRICK B.S., Millikin University U. S. History LOUIS MAGIERSKI L.. RS. and M.A., University of Illinois MQMMNMV: U, S. History, World FRANCIS MCINERNEY B.A. and M.A., Weste- ers College Physim-al Education U71 i'l' History rn Illinois State Teach- fizriiriki if ,ga . V IN anweWr2xft't A110145 5325 6332 xi-ii FLORENCE PATTERSON B.A., Southwestern College, Kansas M.S., Northwestern University General Scienre, Biology l3Sl ELDON SCRIVEN B.S., Illinois State Normal University General Science, Director of Audio-Visual Aids WAYNE S. RAMP B.S. and NLS., Bradley University Industrial Arts, Vocational Metal Shop ARTHUR RITCHER B.A. and M.A., University of Illinois Biology, General Scienve BYRON D. SNOW B.E., Northern Illinois State Teachers College M.A., Colorado College of Education Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing ROBERT SCHRAMM B. of Ed., Western State Teachers College M.S., Northwestern University General Science RALPH J. PAULSEN B.S. and M.S., Illinois State Normal Univer- sity Geometry, General Mathematirs HELEN WHITLER A.B., James Millikin University M.L.S., University ol' Illinois Librarian RICHARD D. TREPANIER li.A. and M.A., University of Iowa Physics. lnrlustriul Svionve BEN WESTLAKE B.E., Northern Illinois State Teachers College M.S., Illinois State Nurmal University Industrial Arts, Graphic Arts LUCILLE M. TKACH B.Fl., Illinois Stale Normal University M.A., University nf Illinois English. Rernc-flial Emzlish GARDNER VVALMSLEY A.l3., Olivet College Latin, French DELLA SWANSON Illinuis State Normal University General Business wi l,El4 l' 'ro RIGHT: Mrs. Smith Mrs. Curtis Goldsberry Mrs. Louis Beuscher CAFETERIA This year the cafeteria staH has served fifty per cent more students than they did last year. In order to accommodate this great increase, a new four-tiered Magic Chef oven was installed early in the year. There was a change in the cafeteria personnel. After the picture was taken, Mrs. William Noon took the place of Mrs. Smith. OFFICE PERSONNEL Ever present, ever helpful is a good Way to describe our office staff. Miss Gordon is the attendance clerk, Mrs. Pile acts as guid- ance clerk, Miss Harrison serves as the regis- trar and private secretary to the superin- tendent, and Miss Perry is the bookkeeper. All are S. H. S. alums, except Mrs. Pile, who is from Rhode Island. Helen Harrison Gloria Pile Gladys Perry Marcia Gordon Q ga , l H01 John Mallick Paul Hool MAINTENANCE The hardworking janitors are always on the job in order to maintain as clean and attractive a school building as possible, Each of the eight janitors has his particular duties and responsibilities. The lloor janitors are usually busy clean- ing up spilled ink, sweeping the floors. and changing light bulbs. Mr. Hool takes care of the first iioor, Mr. Adams the second, and Mr. Mallick the third. Mr. MclVlillin, who works nights, has charge of the pool and gym. He is responsi- ble for maintaining a steady temperature in John Glowicki -'if eff Louie Adams George fVIcMill1n the pool and sweeping the gym floor. Mr. Glowicki, who is also a night janitor, takes care of the auditorium and stage. The janitors responsible for keeping the building warm in the winter are Mr. Tapley and Mr. Mitchell. Besides working in the boiler room, firing the furnaces and carrying out ashes, they also take care of the campus and keep the walks clear of snow and ice. Mr. Smith works at the athletic field, cutting the grass and keeping the field in shape for the various fall and spring sports. When cold Weather comes, he works in the boiler room and assists with odd jobs around the building. Charlie Taplcy Amos Mitchell Charlie Smith EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ed Zimmerman Gene Schmitz John Farkas Kenneth Dimmig Myrna Moore Mary Healy Vernon Krocker Donald Bowman MR. PAUL BRIDGES Class Sponsor A MESSAGE to the Seniors I am proud to be associated With the class of 1955. I admire you for upholding the traditions of the Streator Township High School which you think are Worthwhile and for rejecting those which you feel are of little value. May you always practice the Golden Rule in your dealings with your fel- low men. I hope the habits which you have formed here at Streator High will help you to accept responsibility and to complete every task which may come before you to the best of your ability. It is my sincere hope that the experiences Which you have had in high icliicioil will help you to lead a happy and use- u 1 e. We, the class of '55, Wish to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and thanks for the Wonderful leadership and attention you have shown to us these last four years. To each of the co-sponsors who gave of their time and efforts in our behalf, We say thank you with deepest apprecia- tion. I42l WE SAW THE CLASS OF '55 wEcAME as young, inexperienced travelers on the road of life and crossed the portals of S. H. S. in the fall of '51. Graduation shining as our goal, as we wended our way along the pathway of four years at S. H. S. The road was at times rugged with trials and temptationsg again it would be straight, shin- ing, and clear, paved with triumphs and pleasure. ln the beginning it looked endless, but time has proven it to be a short, beautiful trail along life's highway. WE CONQUERED the obstacles in our way as we met the educational challenges, athletic conquests musical and dia matic potentialities, and opportunities of extra curricular activities. and stand today at Giadu ation and look back at four happy memoix filled years. Treasurer President Secretary Vice President Clarence Seaman Martin Chergosky Carol Lechner Emmanuel Guyon ff!! l43l I44l MARY ANN ABDNOUR Awards: Business 3: Music: Glee 1-2-3-4: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: G. A. A. 2, Dramatics 1-2, F. T. A. 2-3-4, President 4, Pep Club 1-2: Publications: I-Iurdscrabble Solicitor 4 ROBERT WM. AINSLEY Bob Organizations: Latin Club 2-3-, Vice Presi- dent 3 MARILYN ALBERTS Music: Glee 2-3: Organizations: F. N. A. 3-4, FJ-I.A. 4, Pep Club 2 DANNY ALLBEE Dan Athletics: Football 1-2, Track 1-2-3, Wrest- ling 1 LAWRENCE ATHERTON Fishie Athletics: Swimming 2: Music: Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 4: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Science Club 1, Y Clubs 2, Camera Club 1, Latin Club 1-2, S Club 3-4 ROSE MARIE ATHEY Rosie Hillsboro Community High School, Hillsboro, Illinois 1-2 MARILYN BAKER Awards: Business 3: Music: Glee 2: Class Offices: Executive Committee 3: Class Com- mittees: Prom 3: Organizations: F. T. A. 3-4: Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Solici- tor 4 BEVERLY ANN BARR Bev Awards: Business 3: Music: Glee 1-2-33 Or- ganizations: F. N. A. 1, F. T. A. 3, Pep Club 1-2: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 EDWARD BEDEKER Ed NORMAN BENNER Norm MARION L. BERGSTAD Polly Organizatoinsg D. E. 4, F. N. A. 1, Y Clubs 1-2, Dramatics 1, Spanish Club 2, Pep Club 1-2 BETTY JEAN BEROSEK Bird Class Oflices: Executive Committee 2: Class Committees: Class Dance 1, Prom 3: Organ- izations: Dramatics 1. F. T. A. 1-2, Latin Club 1, F. H. A. 1-2-3-4, President 4, Dance Club 1 ALBERT BESSERMAN UAV, Class Ofiicesz Executive Committee 1: Class Committees: Class Dance 1, Prom 3: Organ- izations: I. R. C. 3, Latin Club 1-2: Publica- tions: Hardscrabble Staff 4 BARBARA BLAKEMORE Blakie Awards: Music IZ-3-4: Music: Band 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 3, Dance Band 4: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: F. N. A. 4, G. A. A. 1, F. H. A. 4, WIZZ Jr. 3 ROBERTA BOALES Bert Kankakee High School, Kankakee, Illinois 1-2: Organizations: F. N. A. 3, Speech Club 43 Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 IRENE BODZNICK Bonnie Awards: Business 3: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Student Council 3, Y Clubs 3-4, F. T. A. 2-3-4, Dolphins 4, Pep Club 2: Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Busi- ness Manager 4, Homecoming Dance Corn- mittce Chairman 4 DONNA JEAN BOTT Awards: Business 33 Music: Glee 2: Class Committees: Prom 3, Pin and Ring 3: Organ- izations: Y Clubs 1-3, G. A. A. 1: Publica- tions: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 DONALD J. BOWMAN 'tDutch Athletics: Golf 2-3-4: Class Uflices: Execu- tive Committee 4: Organizations: Student Council 2 '55 WAYNE BRITTON 'tSkeesix Organizations: F. F. A. 1-2-4 BARBARA BRYAN Barbie Music: Glee 1-2-3: Organizations: Student Council 3, I. R. C. 3, Y Clubs 3-4, Dramatics 1-2, Spanish Club 2-3, President 3, Pep Club 2 3 Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Staff 4 PHYLLIS BUCALO Phil Organizations: D. E. 4, I. R. C. 4, Y Clubs 2-4, G. A. A. 1-4, Pep Club 1-4 JOHN CALI 'tNails Athletics: Baseball Manager 1-2, Wrestling 2-3-4: Class Oflices: Executive Committee 2: Organizations: Latin Club 1-2-3, S Club 4. Pep Club 2 DENNIS CALLAHAN Cal Bremen Community High School, Midlothian, Illinois 1-2: Athletics: Football 4. Track 3, Wrestling 3-4: Organizations: F. F. A. 4 JUDITH CALLAHAN Judy Bremen Community High School, Midlothian, Illinois 1-if: Music: Glee 3: Organizations: D. E. 4, G. A. A. 3 wi BERNICE CHURNEY BeI'nie'l Maine High School, Des Plaines, Illinois ll Awards: Business 3: Class Oflir-es: Executive Committee 3: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Pep Club 1: Publications: Harilscrabble Solicitor 4 JACK CLARK Jason Athletics: Football 1-2, Wrestling 2-3-4: Organizations: Y Clubs 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 3, Pep Club 1 RONALD CLAYTON Clay ISABELLE COMISKY Issy Class Committees: Class Dann- 1-2, Pin and Ring 3: Organizations: I . N. A. 1-2-3-4, 'lreasurer 2, Latin Club 1-2, Secretary 2, F. H. A. 41, Pep Club 2: Publications: Hard- crabble Solicitor 4 LOUISE COLEY Lucy Class Oflice-s: Executive Committee 1: Organ- izations: D. E. 4, Y Clubs 1-2-4, Dramaties 2, Pep Club 2 KENNETH COUREY Moldy Athletics: Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1: Class Committees: Class Dance 2, Prom 3: Organizations: Student Council 1, Y Clubs 1-2-3-4, Latin Club 1-2, SU Club 3-4, Vice President 4, Masque and Gavel 3, Pep Club 3: Publications: Review 4 T461 PATRICIA CARBONE B0nes,' Class Committees: Class Dance 2: Organiza- tions: D. E. 4, G. A. A. 2, Pep Club 2 MARY JO CARMEAN Me-Jo Music: Glee 2-3: Class Committees: Class Dance 2-4, Prom 3: Organizations: F. N. A. 2 3, G. A. A. Z-3, F. T. A, 4, Latin Club 1-2, Pep Club 2, Art Club 4: Publications: Re- view 4 JIM CARTER 88 Athletics: Cross Country 1, Basketball 1, Wrestling 12 Class Committees: Prom 33 Organizations: Science Club 1, F. T. A. 2-3-4 JAMES CHALKEY Diego Carthage High School, Carthage, Missouri 1: Organizations: Movie Projection 3-4 MARTIN CHERGOSKY Chug Athletics: Football 1-2-3-4, Wrestling 3-4: Class Oflices: President 4, Secretary 2: Class Committees: Class Dance 2, Prom 3: Organi- zations: Student Council 2, Y Clubs 3-4, S Club 4: Publications: Hardscrabble Staff 4 CHRISTINE CHRISTOFF Chris Awards: Business 3: Organizations: F. N. A. 2-3-4, Vice President 3, F. H. A, 4, Pep Club 2: Publications: Hardscrabblg Solicitor 4 CARL CRAVATTA Athletics: Football 2, Wrestling: 1: Class Com- mittees: Prom 3: Organizations: Science Club 1: Publications: Hardscrabble Staff 4 GENE CRAWFORD uC1'3WfU Music: Band 1-2-3: Organizations: Science Club 1, Pep Club 2 RON CREAMEAN Rabbit Athletics: Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4: Organizations: S Club 2-3-4, Pep Club 2 MARY JANE CRONE Awards: Business 3: Class Ofiices: Secretary 3: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 1-3-4, F, T. A. 3-4, Pep Club 2: Pub- lications: Review 4 MARCELLINE DADY Marcy Awards: Business 3: Class Committees: Class Dance 2: Organizations: I . T. A. 3, Pop Club 1-3: Publications: Hardscrabble Solici- tor -1 CAROL DELHEIMER Kat Awards: Business 3: Music: Glee 1: Organi- zations: Science Club 2, G. A. A. 1-2. I . T. A. 1-2, F. H. A. 4: Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 ALVIN DE LONG Whip Athletics: Football 1-2-3-4, Track l-2-3--i, Wrestling: 2-3-11: Organizations: Y Clubs 3, Club 2-3--1 DONALD DEMKO t'D0n Athletics: Track 1-2-3: Oriranizations: Sci- ence Club 1. Camera Club 2, Latin Club 1, Swimming Club 1-2 DONNA DEVERA Music: Glee 1-2-3-4 KENNETH DIMMIG Ken Athletics: Football 4: Class Oiiicesz Execu- tive Committee 4: Class Committee: Home- coming Chairman 4: Organizations: Student Council 3. F. F. A. 1-2-3 MARY BETH DONAHEY Awards: Business 31 Music: Glee 1: Class Committees: Class Dance 1-3, Prom 31 Organ- izations: Student Council 4. F. N. A. 1-3-4, Treasurer 4, I. R. C. 3, Secretary 3, Y Clubs 1-3-4, G. A. A. 1, Dramatics 1-3, Latin Club 1, Pep Club 1-3: Publications: Hardserabble Solicitor 4 ARTHUR C. DONART Pat', St. Francis Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio 3: Publications: Review 4 547 481 RUTH DRAPP 'iRuth1e Athletics 1 Cheerleading 1-2-3-4: Awards: Business 3: Music: Glee 1-2-3: Class Commit- tees: Class Dance 1, Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 2, Spanish Club 1. F. H. A. 4, Pep Club 2: Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 BERNICE DURDAN Berny Music: Glee 1-2-3-4: Class Committees: Class Dance 4: Organizations: Dramatics 4, F. H. A. 3: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 ESTHER DURDAN 'tEst Awards: Business 3: Music: Glee 2: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: F. T. A. 3-4, Pep Club 2: Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabblg Solicitor 4 RONALD DURHAM Ron Music: Band 1-2-3-4: Organizations: Camera Club 3 JIM DUTKO Dut Class Committees: Prom 3 CAROLYN JANE DYAS Class OHices: Executive Committee 3: Class Committees: Prom 31 Organizations: Y Clubs 1-2-3-4, G. A. A. 1-2, Spanish Club 3, Pep Club 1: Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 ALLE N' DZURIS Dizzy Athletics: Cross Country 3, Basketball 1-2, Track 1-2: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organ- izations: Student Council 2, S Club 2 JOHN EDWARDS Athletics: Football 1-2-3. Basketball 1, Track 1, Wrcstlinxz 2: Class Oflicesz Vice President 2: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Student Council 1-4, S Club 2, Masque and Gavel 3-4: Publications: Hardscrabble Staff 4 ANNETTE ELIAS Hsluggel- JOHN EMM Farmer Organizations: F. F. A. 1-2-3-4 MARTHA LEE ENGLE Ma1'tie Music: Glee 1-2-3-4: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 1-2, Spanish Club 2, Pep Club 2, Speech Club 4. WIZZ JR. 3-4, Stage Call 4, Masque and Gavel 4: Publications: Hardscrabble Staff 4 RAYMOND LEO ERLER Ray Athletics: Cross Country 1-3-4, Track 1, Golf 2, Wrestling 1-2-3-4: Awards: Music 2-3-4: Music: Band 1-2-3, Dance Band 2-3-43 Orxzanizationsz Camera Club 1, Latin Club 1-2, S Club 4 JOHN FARKAS Johnny Awards: Business 3: Class Ofiices: Execu- tive Committee -I: Organizations: Student Council 3 WILLIAM FARRARE Wild Bill Athletics: lfuutlxall 2, Wrestling.: 2-ZZ--I: Music: Glee -tg Class Committees: Prom 3: Organi- zations: Student Council 2, Movie llrujectiun 2-IS--I, Y Clubs 1, Dramatics 4, S Club 2-3--I, Pep Clulv 3, WIZZ Jr. 4 LOUIS FIALKO Shorty Music: Band 1-23 Organizations: Camera Club 1-2 DAVIS FINCHAM Dave Athletics: Ifuotliall 3--I, Tennis 1-2-JS--I, Swim- mirn.: 2-3--I: Music: Band 1-2: Organizations: Science Club 1, Movie Projection 1, Y Clubs 2, Camera Club 1-2-3-4, Latin Cluly 1, S Club I-2-II--I SHIRLEY JEAN FRIBBS Shi1'l', Awards: Business 3: Music: Glee 1-2-I5--IC Class Committees: Class Dance 2 and li: Oriranizatiunsz Y Clubs 4, F. H. A. fi: Puli- lications: Hardserabble Solicitor -I RICHARD GAHIVI Dick Athletics: lfootball 1-2-3--I, Basketball 13 Organizations: l . F. A. I-2-3-4, President 3, Vice 1,I'CS1Ili'Ilt 2. Y Clubs 3--I, Clulr 3--I BEN GARDNER Athletics: Football 1, Swimming 2-3: Music: Glce 1: Class Oflices: Executive Committcp 1: Organizations: Student Council 1-4, D. E. 4 SHIRLEY GAYON Awards: Business 3: Organizations: Spanish Club 2-3, I . H. A. 1-2 WILLIAM E. GEE t'Hot Rod Athletics: Track 1: Awards: Music 1-2-3-4: Music: Hand l-2-3--1: Organizations: Dra- nzatirsz 1-2, Camera Club I-2-3 JACK GILBERT Gil JIM GILLIES Sam Athletics: Ffmtball 4, Basketball 11: Organi- zations: I . I . A. II: Class Committees: Class Dance 3 PATRICIA GINGRICH Pat Music: Rand 1-2-3--I: Class Committees: Pin and Rim: 3: Oryzanizatiuns: D. Id. -1, Dra- 2 matics 1-Z.. Masque and Gavel 3--I l49I RICHARD HAGERTY Dick St. Bede Academy, Peru, Illinois 1: Ath- letics: Basketball 3, Baseball 3-4: Music: Glee 3: Class Offices: Executive Committee 2: Class Committees: Class Dance 3, Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 4, Latin Club 23 Publications: Review 4 BETTY HANSEN Red,' Awards: Business 3: Class Committees: Class Dance 1-2-3, Prom 3: Organizations: I. R. C. 3, Y Clubs 1-3-4, G. A. A. 1-2, Spanish Club 3. Pep Club 1, Speech Club 4: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 EDWARD G. HARCHARIK Ed Music: Band 1-2: Organizations: D. E. 4, President 4 DONALD HARSTED Don Music: Glee 1-2: Organizations: Student Council 3 MARY HEALY Class Offices: President 2, Executive Com- mittee 2-4: Class Committees: Class Dance 1-2-3, Prom 3: Organizations: F. N. A. 1-4, I. R. C. 3, Y Clubs 1-3-4, G. A. A. 1-2, Latin Club 1-2, Dolphins 1-2, Pep Club 1, Speech Club 4 : Publications : Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 DONALD HEL-LERMAN Don Organizations: French Club 2-3 tml LOU GLOWICKI Glow Balls Athletics: Football 1-2, Wrestling: 2-3-4: Or- ganizations: Y Clubs 2-3-4, S Club 2-3-4 JOHN GORALCZYK Sonny ALLAN GOSLIN Goose Music: Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 2-3-4: Or- ganizations: Science Club 1, Latin Club 1-2 HELEN! GRENNAN Organizations: F. N. A. 1-2-3-4, President 4, G. A. A. 1-2, Latin Club 1-2, F. H. A. 4, Speech Club 4 FLORENCE GUY To0tie,' Awards: Music 2-3: Music: Glce 1-2-3-4: Organizations: F. N. A. 2, Y Clubs 1, F. H. A. 4 EMMANUEL F. GUYON Bub Athletics: Baseball Manager 1-2, Wrestling 2-3: Class Offices: Vice President 4, Execu- tive Committee 3: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 3-4, S Club 2-3-4, Masque and Gavel 3-4 MARY ELLEN HICHBORN Class Committees: Class Dance 2, Prom l-3: Organizations: Student Council 2, F. N. A. 2-3-4, Vicc President 4, G. Ai. A. 1: Publica- tions: Hardscrabblc Staff 4 JAMES HOBAN Jim Music: Band 1-2-3-4: Organizations: Art Club -1 JEROME MARK HOZIE Snoz Athletics: Baseball 3-4: Music: Band 1-2-3--1: Class Oflices: Executive Committee 1: Class Committees: Class Dance 2: Organizations: Club 4 BEVERLY HRASCH Tex Music: Glcc 1-2-3-4: Class Committees: Prom 3 3 Organizations : Spanish Club 2-3, lf. Il. A. 4 3 Publications: Harrlscrabble Solicitor Al FRANCIS JAMISON 'HJl.1I11O1'U Athletics: Basketball 1-2 RON JANKE Jank Organizations: I . F. A. 1-2-3-4 EILEEN JENNINGS Awards: Business 3: Music: Band 1-2-IS--1. Orchestra Z-3: Class Committees: Prom 3, inn azul Rim: 3: Organizations: I . N. A. 3--t. G. A. A. 2, Latin Club 1 BARBARA JERUE Jo Organizations: IJ. E. il, Secretary Lt, G. A. A. 1-23 Publications: Harclscrabble Solicitor 4 RITA JONES Cubby Music: Glce Il: Class Committees: Prom 3, Oryranizations: Y Clubs 1, G. A. A. 1-2-35--l, Camera Club 1, I . H. A. 4, Pep Club 2-3: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 11 MARGARET KACVINSKY Peggy Awards: Business 3: Music: Glee 2-3-11: Class Ofllccs: Executive Committee 3: Class Com- mittees: Class Dance 2, Prom 3: Organiza- tions: lf. N. A. 11, F. T. A. 3-4, Spanish Club 2-3, Dance Club 1: Publications: Harrlscrab- ble Solicitor 4 FRANK KEAR 'tF1'ank1e Athletics: Track 1-2-3--1, Swimming 2-3-4: Class Committees: Class Dance 2, Prom 33 Onranizations: Movie Projection 1-2-3, Y Clubs 2--1, Spanish Club 2-3, Debate Club 2, S Club 2-23-43 Publications: Review 4 MARY JANE KENNEDY Awards: Business 3: Class Committees: Class Dance 4, Prom 25: Organizations: l. R. C. 3, Y Clubs 4, G. A. A. 1, Spanish Club 1-2, Pep Club 2 fn 523 MARGARET KENNY Marge Music: Glee 3: Organizations: F. H. A. 2 JOHN ELMER KIMBER Jack Music: Band 1-2-3: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Latin Club 1 ROGER KIMBER 'tR0ge Athletics: Football 1-2-3-4, Wrestling 2-3-4: Music: Band 1-2-3-4: Class Offices: 'Treasurer 3: Class Committees: Class Dance 2, Prom 3: Organizations: Student Council 2, Camera Club 1, Latin Club 1-2, S Club 3-4 JOAN KINKADE Jeanie Awards: Business 3: Music: Glee 2-3-4: 0r- granizationst Student Council 4, F. N. A. 1-2, l. R. C. 3, Y Clubs 3, G. A. A. 1-2-3, F. H. A. 4, Pep Club 2, Publications: Review 4 DEON KIRKPATRICK Christopher High School, Christopher, Illinois 1-2-3: Athletics: Cross Country 4, Track 4 MARSHA LEE KLEIN Music: Glee 2: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 4, G. A. ,A. 1-2, Dra- matics 2, Pep Club 2: Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 RONALD KOHRT Toni Music: Glee 4: Organizations: F. F, A. 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 4, Pep Club 3 PATRICIA KOLE SAR Pat St. Francis Academy, Joliet, Illinois 1: Or- ganizations: F. H. A. 2-3-4 TOM KOLESAR Squirrel Organizations: F. F. A. 1-2-3-4, Secretary 2, Vice President 3: President 4 VE RNON' KROCKER Krock Class Committees: Pin and Ring: 3: Organi- zations: F. F. A. 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 2-3, Vice President 4 EDWARD KUSNERIK Kush Music: Band 2 MARIE JUNE KYLE Awards: Business 3: Music: Band 4: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: F. H. A. 4, Pep Club 2, Speech Club 4 CAROL JEAN LECHNER Carol Awards: Business 3: Class Oflices: Secretary 4, Treasurer 2: Omranizations: Student Coun- cil 3, Secretary 3, Y Clubs 3, Vice President 4, G. A. A. 1, Dolphins 2-3, Vice President 3, Pep Club 2: Publications: Review fl, Hard- scrabhle Solicitor 4 FRED MARCUSSEN 'tFritz Athletics: Football 1. Basketball 1: Awards: Business 3-4: Music: Glee 1 EARL MASKEL Butch Athletics: 'lrack 1-2-4, Wrestling: 1: Music: Glee 2-3-1 HOWARD MAUBACH 'tSneak MARLIN MAUBACH Mugs Athletics: Football 2-3, Baseball 1-2-3--l HELEN MAURER Chenoa High School, Chenona, Illinois I-21 Organizations: F. H. A. 3: Publications: Review -l. Hards:-rabble Statl' 4 KEN MAJERCHIN Athletics: Basketball 1-2-3. 'llracli 12 f'l2lSS Oflices: Class Executive Committee 11 CIHSS Committees: Cla-as Dance 1-2, Prom 3, Home- coming: General Chairman -l: Organizations: Student Council 2-3-4. President Kankakee District Student Councils -1, Y Clubs -l. Masque and Gavcl 3--l, President -l, Stage Call 4, Vice President 4, Delegate to National Student Council Convention 4: Publications: Hardscrabble Staff 4 JANICE MCCAULEY 'tJan Class Oilices: Executive Committee 2: Organ- izations: Student Council 1, Y Clubs 1-2--l, G, A. A. 1, I . H. A. 4, Pep Club 2: Publica- tions: Hardscrabble Solicitor -l KATHLEEN MCGUIRE Katy Organizations: Student Council -l, Y Clubs 1-4, G. A. A. 2, Latin Club 1-2, Dolphins 4, l'ep Club 2, Speech Club -l: l'ubliL-ations: Hardscrabble Solicitor -1 JOHN MEHALL tilackt' Athletics Z Basketball 1-2-3--l. l ootball 1, Cross Country 2-3, Tennis 1-2-il-4: Class Ollices: Treasurer 1. Executive Committee 32 Class Committees: Prom Il: Organizations: Student Council 1, Latin Club IS, Science Club 2-3, 1'cp Club 2 JUDITH LYNN MEYERS JudyH Music: Glee 1-2-Zi--1: Class Committees: Class Dance 2, Prom 35: Organizations: I . N. A. 1-2, Dramatics 1-2--1, l , H. A. -l, Pep Club 1, Dance Club 1 SUZANNE MEYERS Suzie Awards 1 Business Zi: Music : Glee 1-2-33 Class Committees: Class Dance l-2-ii, Prom fi: .Organizalions: Y Clubs 1-2-3--1, Dra- matic-s 1-2-3, Spanish Club 2, l'cp Club 22 Publications: lieviexv -l, llardsczalmblc- Solici- tor ll RAY MOSS Organizations: D. E. 4, Latin Club 1 BONNIE MOTHERSHED Music: Glee 1-2-3: Class Committees: Prom 3, Homecoming Committee Chairman 4: Or- ganizations: D. E. 4, Camera Club 1 LAWRENCE P. NEUMANN Larry Athletics: Basketball 1-2-3-4: Awards: Out- standing Juniorg Class Ofiices: President 1, Executive Committee 2: Class Committees: Class Dance 2-3, Homecoming Committee Chairman 4: Organizations: Student Council 3-4, Stage Call 4, Vice President 4, S Club 3-4, Masque and Gavel 4, Pep Club 3, Illinois Association of Student Councils Delegate 3: Publications: Hardscrabble Editor 4 ROBERT NINK Bob Athletics: Football 2-3, Wrestling 2-4: Organ- izations: Science Club 1, S Club 2-3-4 TERRY NOVOTNEY Athletics: Football 1, Track 2, Wrestling' 2-3-43 Class Offices: Executive Committee 3: Class Committees: Pin and Ring 3: Organi- zations: S Club 4 PAUL O'NEAL Organizations: D. E. 4 U43 JANE MITCHELL Mitch Music: Glee 1-2-3: Class Offices: Executive Committee 2: Class Committees: Class Dance 1-2-3, Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 2-3, F. T. A. 2-3, Spanish Club 2-3, Dolphins 1, Pep Club 2: Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 WALTER MITCHELL t'Willard Athletics: Football 3-4, Track 2-3-4: Awards: Band 1: Music: Band 1-2-3-4: Class Com- mittees: Class Dance 2 MYRNA J. MOORE 'tMyrnie Music: Glee 1-2-3-4: Class Offices: Executive Committee 4: Class Committees: Class Dance 1-2, Prom 3, Pin and Ring 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 1-3, F. T. A. 1-2-3-4, French Club 2, F. H. A. 4: Publications: Hardscrabble Solici- tor 4 NANCY MORAVEK Music: Glee 1-2-4: Organizations: Student Council 3, French Club 3-4: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 RICHARD MORGAN Useless Athletics: Football 2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Wrestling 2-3-43 Organizations: Y Clubs 3-4, S Club 3-4 PATSY MORRISON Pat Class Committees: Class Dance 2, Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 1-4, Dramatics 4, F. H, A. 4, Pep Clubs 1, Speech Club 4: Publications : Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 i fwl:mvAtmmwswweW an-----fm ELIZABETH OVEROCKER Betty Awards: Music 2-31 Music: Glee 1-2-3-4: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: F. N. A. 2, Y Clubs 1 DONNA JEAN PARCHER Parch Music: Glee 2-3: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: D. E, 4, F. N. A. 1, Y Clubs 1-2 WILLIAM A. PATRICK Bill Athletics: Football 2-3, Track 1-2: Class Otlices: Executive Committee 13 Organiza- tions: Y Clubs 3, Latin Club 1: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor WILLIAM J. PATTERSON Jack Athletics: Basketball 2, Golf 1-2-3-4: Organi- zations: Student Council 2-4, Latin Club 1-2-3, S Club 4: Publications: Hardscrabble Solici- tor 4 MARTHA ELLEN PICKERILL Class Committees: Class Dance 1-2-3-4, Prom 3: Organizations: I. R. C. 3, Y Clubs 1-2-3-4, Dramatics 2-4, Spanish Club 2-3: Stage Call 4: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 DAVID C. PIERCE Cookie Athletics: Football 1-2 ANTHONY PIERCE Antoine Athletics: Football 2-3-4: Organizations: Y Clubs 3-4: Class Committees: Junior Float Committee: Publications: Hartlscrabble Staff 4 GENE PLICHTA Plick Music: Band 1-2-3-4 THOMAS POMERANKE Tom-Pom MARTHA POWELL Mart Music: Glee 1: Organizations: G. A. A. 4, Dance Club 4 DILLON PRENDERGAST Ned Athletics: Football 1-2, Wrestling 1-2: Music: 1-2: Class Offices: Executive Committee 1-2: Class Committees: Prom 3, Homecoming Com- mittee Chairman 31 Organizations: Student Council 2, Y Clubs 3, Latin Club 1-2, Masque and Gavel 2-3-4: Publications: Review 4 NANCY RADATZ Nibby Music: Glee 1-2-3-4: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: G. A. A. 1, F. H. A. 4, Pep Club 2, Speech Club 4: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 55 JAMES WILLIAM ROBB Herc Athletics: Basketball 1-2-3: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Student Council 1, Latin Club 1, S Club 4, Pep Club 2: Publi- cations: Review 4, Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 JAMES ROSS Russ ROBERT SANDINE Rapid Athletics: Foolbball 1-2-3-4, Wrestling 2: Class Offices: Executive Committee 13 Class Committees: Prom 3, Homecoming Chairman 4: Organizations: Student Council 2-3-4, Vice President 3, President 4, Y Clubs 2-3, Latin Club 1-2, S Club 2-3-4, Delegate to National Association of Student Councils 4, Masque :md Gavel 4 ROBERT SANGSTON Bob Music: Glee 2-3-4 g Organizations : Latin Club 1 JACQUELINE SCHAFFER Jackie Awards: Music 2-3: Music: Glee 1-2-3: Class Committees: Prom 33 Organizations: D. E. 4. Vice President 4, G. A. A. 1, Spanish Club 2 GENE SCHMITZ Deacon Athletics: Football 1-2-3-4, Wrestling 1-2-3-4: Class Ofiices: President 3, Executive Com- mittee 2g Class Committees: Class Dance 3, Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 2-3-4, Presi- dent 3, S Club 2-3-4, President 4 U61 FRANK RAGUSA Pop Athletics: Swimming 3: Class Committees: Class Dance 4, Prom 35 Organizations: Sci- ence Club 1 JAMES REDMAN Jim Athletics: Track 1-2 BILL REIHL Organizations: D. E. 4 CARL RENN Class Committees: Prom 3, Pin and Ring 3 ROBERT L. REYNOLDS Bob Class Committees: Prom 3 FLORENCE RICHARDSON Awards: Business 3: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Student Council 3, F. N. A. 2, Latin Club 1: Publications: Review 4 CLARENCE SEAMAN Sam Class Oflices: Treasurer 4, Executive Com- mittee 4g Class Committees: Prom 3 MARGARETTE ANN SEIBEL Peg Awards: Music 1-2-3-4, D. A. R. 4: Music: Glee 1-2-3-4: Class Committees: Prom 31 Organizations: 1. R. C. 3, Dramatics 1-2, F. T. A. 2-3-4, President 3, Latin Club 1-2, French Club 3-4, Pep Club 2-3: Publications: Hardscrabble Editor 4 RONALD D. SHIRLEY Ron Athletics: Football 2-3, Track 2: Awards: Music 3: Music: Band 1-2-3, Dance Band 2-3: Class Offices: Executive Council 35 Class Com- mittees: Prom 3: Organizations: Student Council 4, Y Clubs 2-3-4 JAMES SIMPSON Gus Music: Band 1-2-3: Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Camera Club 3-4, Spanish Club 2 ROBERT SOPHER Yogi Athletics: Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1, Track 1-2-3-4, Wrestling 2: Music: Glee 2: Organi- zations: Y Clubs 2-3-4, S Club 3-4 JOANNA SOPKO Joanie Class Committees: Class Dance 1, Prom 3, Pin and Ring 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 1-2-3-4, G. A. A. 1-2-3, Spanish Club 2-4. Dolphins 2-3-4: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 LEE SPENCER Murphy High School, Mobile, Alabama 1-2-3: Music: Glee 43 Organizations: Dramatics 4, Speech Club 4 DONALD SPIERLING JOHN SPRAGGON Jack Athletics: Football 3, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Base- ball 1-2-3-4: Organizations: Student Council 1, Y Clubs 3-4, Latin Club 1-2, Vice President 2, S Club 2-3-4, Pep Club 2: Publications: Review 4 MARIANN STASELL Stas Organizations: G. A. A. 3-4, Art Club 4 ELEANOR S. STEARNS El Awards: Business 3-4: Music: Glee 1-2-4: Class Committees: Class Dance 4: Organiza- tions: F. N. A. 2-3-4, I. R. C. 3, Y Clubs 3-4, Dramatics 1-2, Latin Club 1-2, Masque and Gavel 3-4, Pep Club 23 Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 LORETTA ANN STINAR Lorie Awards: Business 3-4, Music 3: Music: Glee 1-2-3: Class Committees: Class Dance 1, Prom 3: Organizations: F. N. A. 2-3, Dolphins 3-4, Pep Club 1-2: Publications: Review 4, Hard- scrabble Staff 4 57 W ssj ROBERT E. STERNER 'fBob Athletics: Basketball 4, Swimming 3, Base- ball 4: Awards: Music 3: Music: Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 4: Class Committees: Prom 1: Organizations: Y Clubs ROBERT SUDOMA Bob Class Committees: Class Dance 3, Prom 3: Oryanizations: Sturlent Council 4, I. R. C. 3, Camera Club 1-2-3-4, Latin Club 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 2 WILLIAM J. SVETZ Bill Orxranizatiuns: D. E. 4 SHELBY SWANSON Swanee Awai-mls: Business 2-3-4: Music: Glee 22 Class Committees: Prom 3: Ortzanizationsz F. T. A. 3-4: Publications: Review 4, Hardscrabble Stall' 4, H:u'4lscl'abbl0 Solicitor 4 ROBERT TAYLOR Bob Dwiirh-1 Higxh School, Dwight, Illinois 1-Z 1 ROBERT TEEGARDEN Bob Class Commitu-vs: Class Dance 4 JOAN JUNE THORP Jo Music: Cleo 1-2-3: Organizations: Camera Club 1-2, l . H. A. 2, Pep Club 2 JOYCE TIBBLES Joy Music: Glee 1-2-3: Organizations: F. T. A. 3, Camera Club 1, French Club 2-3: Publications: Hardscrabble Staff 4 RAYMOND TOMASKO Ray Orisanizationsz Science Club 1 DONALD TRAEGER Otto Athletics: Track 2 ROBERT TUCKER Bob Athletics: Track 1 JOHN' GERALD VANKO Jerry Athletics: Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4: Orirzxnizatinns: Student Council 3, S Club 1-2-3-4 PHILIP VERDIRAMO Jake SHIRLEY VOSBERG Organizations: Y Clubs 1, Spanish Club 4, Pen Club 2: Publications: Hardscrabble Solici- tor 4 MARILYN WAGNER Class Committees: Prom 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 1-2-3-4, F. H. A. 2: Publications: Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 GEORGE WARGO DuneI ' Athletics: Baseball 2-3-4 JOANNE WARGO Jo Awards: Business 3-4: Class Committees: Prom 3, Pin and Ring 3: Organizations: Y Clubs 3-4, Dramatics 1, Pep Club 2: Publica- tions: Review 4. Hardscrabble Solicitor 4 WILLIAM WEBB Bill Athletics: Football 1-2-3, Track 1, Wrestling' 2: Music: Band 1-2-3: Class Oiiicesz Execu- tive Committee 1: Class Committees: Prom 3, Homecoming Committee Chairman 3: Organi- zations: Student Council 2, Y Clubs 2-3 591 FRED YECK Fritz Organizations: Camera Club 1, Latin Club 1 JEROME YENDRO Jerry Athletics: Basketball 2-3-4, Baseball 2-3-4 Class Oflices: Executive Committee 3 EDWARD ZIMMERMAN Zeke Class Offices: Executive Committee 4: Organ lzatlons: Latin Club 1-2: Publications: Re view 4 -ng Secretary President Treasurer Vice President B. Hart J, Krocker Lois Gahm B. Novotney JUNIOR CLASS , i' -mf Janet Ahdnour 1 Carol Adams ' 1 Alice Adamson ' Marlain Ainsley John Allison Donald Amell Judith Amell Barbara Jane Anderson Jim Anderson Judith Armstrong Betty Ator Janice Baker Jerome Barnwell Robert Barr Richard Barrett Henry Baxter Michael Bayer Reggie Bean ..-ff' A' ' Alice Bednar Marlene Bednar Nancy Bell Carol Ann Benckendorf Bob Benning Patsy Berg' Carol Ann Bodenstein William Bohn Pat Bosley Bonita Boyd Alice Branz Gayle Brahman Mary Jean Brewer Betty Brooke Barbara Broyles 'f A Dorothy Burash ' Antoinette Burcar Marla Bute Joanne Cox Shirley Fox 62 A 'vm H Robert Bntterly John Cain Michael can . 4 Merlin Callahan '- ' Richard Camp i A Shirley Capko - - 1 . ' Nancy Farby .. Kenneth Varpenter Brian Cass X -W Mary Cebulko - , le, 4 M Fred Chalkey ' 5 'U' Nancy Chalkey L , ' George Cherveny . Diane Childs 5 QL L . ' K Jan Christensen I - Q I Elmer Cinnamon r - A 4: -gg A ,: , .f-Q., ., W ' vw John Clayton ' ' 1' L: V 5 ft my X Shirley Cook i N XAI, ' , A ' - 'J C 'x Joan Voreoran .laniee Vorrigan John Cottingrham N- f et- Norma Crider V 'z 'es Vrosiar l I 1 inn Nancy Cunningham Janine Gai Raymond Da Daniels 'y Darm Galen Davis Marjorie Davis Vis Evelvn Devera ,Hilbert Dodge Gerald Dodge Bette Donart Pat Dominic Howard Donnell Holme rt Duval Williai n Dovin Elizabeth Eden Ruth Elder Eugene Eggleston Norman Eggleston Chester Elias Neil E Ill IH Norma Fechter Marilyn Fewkes John Finnegan Ronald Eoltin Ann Forino Sandra Francis Jan ice Friederich Don Frese Lois Gahm Al Qf J C? it no 45 pg. ' - r i K '23 ' if. - 'X' , . 6.v- , . Ei A ' it-'I X - J' Y' 'Y +V 'MJ' s i 1-M W4 a-qv., Phillip Gautschy Margaret Gallick Marsha Garee Dennis Gaydos Louise Gaydos Norman Gee Justine Giacinto Katherine Gilman William Glowicki Judith Gotch Marcia Goteh Marilyn Gotch Patricia Gould Marjorie Grady Sharon Grampp Victoria Gulvas Delores Grey Gordon Grey Harold Hagi Mary Beth Hall Kenneth Hamann James Hanley Barbara Harcharik Donna Harret Jon Harshbargrer Bruce Hart Beverly Hatala John Hau Joanne Hau,Q'hti,1:an Doris Hefler Ronald Hr-Her Jerry Heinz James Hightower Gayle Hill 'rf uw- ii fig ? 1: . 'f xr, Margie Hoiiman Jerome Hogan John Holocker Phyllis Holbrook Jack Hombaker James Hool Carol Hornsby James Horton Martha Houltram Madonna Hrasch Sandra Huckins Suzanne Hudak Donald Huffines Danny Hyduk Thomas Hunter Jerry Ingqalsbe l Ted lgel A Robert Ingold 'Q T . Sharon Jackson ' ' ': Sue Jackson John Jacobs Marcella Javorsky ' M Carol Johnson Robert Johnson Carl Johnson . V .. David Kaschak 2112 l l'WWdLci.2. Myra Kasko Joe Katrein Joan Keating Michael Keating Nancy Kerestes Thomas Klmes Dixie June Klachko William Kolesar Carolyn Kollar Anna Ronald Kornas Neil Kramer Juanita Krocker Bill K Donald Kudrick Dorothy Lelio Nancy Lechner Norma Leonard James Ligori Kay Long Bill Lormis Theresa Lukach Betty Lux Terry McCoy Virgil McCumsey William McKcon Eugene McMillin Nancy Martin Don Mathis Jim Mazak Sandra Mehn James Minders Raymond Bert Mohler h Bill Muhlstadt J James Nink Norman Kennedy Daniel Kercstes Kinman Donald Kmetz Ronald Kmetz Marie Kooi Donald Koskovich Georgene Kosley ruger Gretchen Ladtkow Barbara Latham Loretta Liptak Peter Locascio Burt McCoy Richard McCoy David Majercin Sandra Majercin ff 1f Barbara Mehock Tom Melody Mitchell Richard Notman 91 Janice Newborn Edward Novotncv Robert Novotnew William Novotnex Richard Nycz V V il.: : : -V iv I .- l Stanley' o'K1-aski , H A it zgc cr'-c 'Q' ,mdk ,a,,,f. ' ,aa Yr? S? We ...f My mr 11 . .4 3 Q' 435 .ll 5, g 'N .Q M' M M W 'QM i. . - 4 , gq, x ' lg. .Q .4 .,.. Y . , x ' l bn 'I' 'B' Carol Warren Maurine Watts Judith Weaver Georgia Weber Geraldine Weber Richard Westlake Alicia Westwood Barbara Whisner John Michael Weth Rosemary Whitaker Janice Williams Malcolm Williams Joyce VVoodrich Judy Woodward Mary Jane Woodward Thomas Wright Mary Ellen Yanello David Yordy Mary Lou Yusko Kathleen Zack Patricia Zalaha Carolyn Zimmei man Daniel Zion SCHOOL? How do you define the word school ? If you ask the students, who in themselves are really the school, for it is they who inject meaning and spirit into the word school,,' you would receive answers which range from serious to humorous, and from contemptuous to complimentary. School? Ugh! What an awful thought! I'll tell you what school is. It is a prison in which students are forced to spend Hve days a week with insufferable people called teachers as guards, and where you get stuck with unbearable junk called English, science, math, etc. Boy, school is a place where you have fun getting an education! These and many like them are the types of answers you would re- ceive frorn students. They might also tell you about the lack of privi- leges for students, about the tremendous amount of work that they must do in class, and about the worst torture weapon ever devised -home- work. Then, of course, there are the halls, or rather the noise, the confusion, the pushing, and the crowds which fill the halls between classes. Perhaps worst of all, school is the place where students are confined when they would much rather be somewhere else, particularly on those first beautiful days of spring. All of these things which have been mentioned do not give, how- ever, a complete picture of the student's concept of the word school, since in addition there are the dances, the clubs, the auditorium pro- grams, and the holidays. Athough grudgingly, students must admit that the unusual feeling they have in about the middle of summer vacation is a desire to get back to school. It must also be admitted that the stu- dents, in varying degrees, naturally like school and the fun and good companionship that go with it, and that they also receive quite a bit of enjoyment from complaining about academic life in general. In conclusion, it can be said that the definition of the word school is like the theme of our yearbook, a scrabble. It is not any one thing, but a composite of many different elements. Eventually, however, it is usually defined as follows: School? It's a wonderful, never-to-be- forgotten memory. U51 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President .......... Greg Liptak Vice President .... Glenna Kelly Secretary ....... Phyllis Weiben Treasurer. . . .... Paul Moye Liptak Weiben Kelly Moye William Adamchak .K Gerald Adams + Mary Albert ff Norma Allen gt ' Z , Thomas Anderson V , Marie Araujo , Donna Armstrong' Leila Ashlock r , 4 ii ,. f J Kathleen Avon V19 i Paul Baietto I 1 A A' rw .fd Edward Bailey X2 H Diane Bakalar V, Dorothy Ballock Carl Barton Roland Bastien V ,V Jerome Batkiewicz -wt' - ' Priscilla Batkiewicz Carol Bauer V, , I, Matthew Bazik ' V V 3 ,V Carl Bedei V V A f-,. Patsy Bedeker gg.. ,,y, V L V VU 4 a .- ,V 1 W Patiqy Bell B 4 'P JV , 'A 'V I M... 'V' . ,,,V , 1, VV arita QUHQ1' l V X if ' ' Carol Berilstad g V V C V VVV . if .Y 'V ,.. Davis Beuscher ' . Sandra Boatman 51, I 1 Janice Borghetti ' A-f 'Y -D A ' ' V J 5 1675 Joanne Bottino 'df ' V , ' f' ,V f' , VV ,W-s f , Kenneth Boyd -' VV -.: ,. , ,,, , ,, 2 ' Ronald Brandt V KV, V , f V - . V ,,-VV V V V V QV, . , 1, , ,,y, B 1 , J 55, y me M , S' 4 all ,sf 5, . W' V i,' ':'fTTfg ' Robert Brennan A Rosalie Bresney ' Carol Broadus ,. ,,,,. .4 . -,f , I W A Wi -ff , ., r y ,, , . I , f ,., f' ' ',,, ,, VV -' Q ' , , ,I 1 ' , V I - . 2 f,,f P..-5 ' fi ' , if ' Dennis Brockman Sharlene Brownell Rosemary Burkitt 'f ' xx P5 5.::, . 'ik 7? . Ci 'aura' 'V k . 'Q n f , ' ox a xl X1 ffazxxxl ww '17 Q. :af 5' ' M' 3 X , 'Q 9 f I... fx da Q . W Q 5' KX 4 ui D I W J , fl A f vs, z. 'uni' It I Arthur Handley .I Jo Ann Hansen Beverly Harcar ff Robert Harcar Eugene Harcharik David Harding R . ibi- ,,., .aw R .J 'sm ii. Daniel Hart Alice Haugfhtigan H ii Gloria Havvkslcy . it r Sonja Henne 3 ., g uiiiir ' Carol .Hersheway I 4 Cecil Hickenbottom 1 ww ' ie Beatrice Hicks Mary Catherine Higgins Patricia Higgins William Hjerpe Judith HoHner Roger Hogan M Jerome Holohan A Don Hooper k v , , i -11.V . Wilma Jean Howard -Q if if Louella Howell ' X- ,lvl Beatrice Hritz ., : Q . xg 'H ' h i' 3 A Gerald Hudachko . , - ffl ity' 3 i- 1 C ' - ' 'L if ,'::2 V,i, an AF sf 4 Robert Hyduk Darlene Jamison , Anna Mae Jay Clarence Johnson A w ' V' Dimple Johnson Q Albert Johnston ' Donna Johnston I Sandra Jones lg N Richard Kacvinsky Glenna Kelley ,.,, A John Kennedy f - -,.,-,,A A A Anna Marie Kettman Karen Kettman Lee Kidder Lenora Kidder Eddie Kinkade Gerald Klein Lois it if Q Donovan Klima Janet Kmetz Janice Kmetz Thomas Knoedler Neil David Lahinan Doris Lechner Theresa Lesak Barbara Letanoski Rose Ann Leto Dianna Liptak Greg Liptak Don Loebach Patricia Logsdon Phillip McCoy Le Roy McCumsey Eleanor McGhiey Mary McMenamin James McMillin Diane Maier Joyce Macicha P ' James Majercin Myrtle Majesky Mamie Majors Larry Maniglia Bob Masley Wayne Maubach Iris Maurer Roger Melvin , W Dale Meyers 'I ,ff Ronald Mickelson X in f I John Mikolajczyk Vonda Mindock ,Q Ross Minneci Richard Missel Judith Mitchell Sally Moore lr X G' 1 V ws- J ,- if ir O.. John Morris Ralph Morrison ' X A, , A Paul Moye ' 'A ' 'V 3 Carmen Mo:-:ley , i - .Q id i 6 , Jean Mueller of S 'K -J Q35 Michael Mulford X .I x. J X , .X X li J E X ffl A William Muntz A Joyce Murray 3' - M Margaret Neigrgfeman QQ , A' G.. 'wr .al - . ' William Neighbor f' 4 Q, 1 4 I Lucille Nelson A - f' , '57 Ray Nink 9 I I R 1. f -4 VVilliam Noble Barbara Noon is Ronny Norred Ng, 3 ' Cheryle Novak -V ' 'C' 8 Margie Novak 5 Yvonne Nutgrass Tanya Nycz Charles Oldenburg Karen O'Leary 1, AX William Osborn .3 Gerald Osborne -' V David Painter P ' Nancy Panno Clayton Parcher Mary Beth Paton 1 Patricia Patton 1 5 Judy Peacock , - Joseph Persong a i .. 6 is Noreen Peruba ' Raymond Phillis Robert Picker - Jw.. K 1 Nicholas Plain A 'f L N W . Beatrice Plichta ' 4. ':, ,L M Glen Pollett --- ... V ' J ' X , M. - f-f .e J Q' sl Patricia Promenschenkel ' i Joyce Price Roger Pryor . , gg ce A. '- , as. David Rinkenbergel Donna Rogers Q V 'Vs in Q-4' x.. .5 'S s rv? it , 4. ' hi gi .-.Q 1 -Q '5 Catherine Rohan VVilliam ltokcy Curtis Rose Richard Ross William Roudebush Marjorie Rowe John Rubis Michael Ryan Margaret Sahol fi:-' i ' 1 Charles Schaihley William Scheid Mary Lou Schmidt Jacqueline Schmitt Sandra Schmitt Fred Schmitz John Schmitz Ellis Schuler Elizaheth Schultz Jane Scudder Joella Sember VVilliam Shaw .1 g Marshall Shepward A A i 5 f ' i t Lawrence Sherwood R 5 , I V kb Nota Simmons Richard Sroka Theresa Simko '30 W Edward Smith A A , . Ronald Smith 'H' i - ' V Y Roberta Sopko , ' T Joe Starkey 4 .f x 'X so gv Karen Starkey Rehecca Stiles Elaine Stinar Theresa Strack Beverly Stull Betty Sullivan ,E Rosalie Szobar Marlene Teach Frances Tuley Frank Tuley i gg Geraldine Turner iv Richard Wagner . Donald Wahl N W ' ... , ' ' Karen Walling: ' 'ls ' ' W y Beatrice Wargo fi' ' 1' 1 - V -- Monica Washko f e Deena VVatson K A llqzl ifi - ' 5 Marjorie Watson iill ' ,Q A lii A i i Theodore Weher i V Q , 3... f' .H M ' .. Phyllis Weiben i Q-5 , f ' Q i A 2 ' 39 Thomas Wilkinson i 'Q M, ' , ,, ' K5 ' . Nancy Willey L ,K ' : g ' 1 H Kenneth Williams ,ggi N 'Q-1. ' 4 ' QIA A Sharon Williams A I A KV D Fred Wissen ' V 1: 5' 4 Joan VVoods ffg l ' -fl, 1 Mary Alice Yanello '.,K..ff - Robert Zavada Gillies Teegarclin Kaniell Alidnour Jaines Adams Jaines Alderman Donald Allen Bob Anderson Janice Avon Barbara Baiett Rodney Bakalar Robert Baker YVendy Baker Francis Bandura John Barton 'Theodore Batkiewiez Anna Marie Bazik Geraldine Benckendorf Rudolph Benstine Sandra Berge Janet Bertu llurold Bliss George Blue Richard Boales Robert Bowman John Brenis Gerald Brewer Robert Brewer Betty Brooks Dean Brownsey Samuel Bucalo Constance Bufkin Robert Burash Margie Burke Jean Butterly Hose Cagley Carol Cali Richard Capko Elaine Carliy Sharon tfarby 'l'errill Carlson Patricia Casey Donna Chalkey Richard Chalkey Karen Christensen Brooks Maskel FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President ...... . . .John Gillies Vice President ..... Betty Brooks Secretary ......... Terry Maskel Treasurer ..... Myrna Teegardin s i s J J 'f ilm e 'ff g ,M . . i J -ff g i 1 J t a ,B :gf I. , A viagra., H I F i 4 K , M iiiafii wl f lin flfsbf h in fd! A il B i wil '- i iii A I I :ffwzii K fag r ail -W , , Bi L? V 47 -x Q , ,f - J Q- f if ,,-5, J ,iiy y Q ei s y iii s t , 'Q B , . tt'i'ii J it ':-' ee-1. r . a w J, eii ' ' - Y Y I :,L ,kg -, .. z, Thomas Clancy Robert Clark Donald Conner Marilyn Conner Sonja Conner Robert Conness Dale Crawford Carol Cox Ronald Crider Glen Cunningham Karen Daly Richard Danko Jack Darling Wayne Darm Lester Davis Barbara Defenbaugh John Delheimer Peter Dell Harry Dent Mary Lou Dominic Carl Dueser Louis Easi Sharon Easi Bernice Edwards Richard Elias Yvonne Elias Carolyn Erler Margaret Evans William Fairall Judith Ferguson Donald Flowers Ronna Fewkes Mary Ann Forgach Barbara Francis Harry French Judy Friederich Sheldra Gauden Helen Gaydos Darlene Gengenbacher Johanna Giacinto John Gillies Mary Ellen Goddard Ronald Gotch Annette Goralczyk Joann Grabowski Mary Grennan Gerald Grube John Guy James Hall Loretta Hall Peggy Halligan Neale Hanley Linda Harcharik Norma Hart-harik George Harding Karen Hardgrove Janet Hatala Bernhard Haughtigan Allan Hayes Paul Hedrick Roger Helm James Hersheway Lawrence Hichborn Catherine Hoarty Beverly Holbrook Rodney Holiday Leo Holohan Victor Hooper Carol Horn Roy Horn William Hornick Edward Hoskins Richard Hoskins John Houch Stephen Hrasch Allen Huxtable Maxine Huxtable Jeanine lngold 5 Sandra Jackson Jill Johnson Patricia Johnson Don Kacvinsky Linda Kates Colette Kennedy Henry Kennedy Helen Kenyon James Kerestes W Martha Kidder K A Mary Klima Gerald Knietz Ronald Kmetz Edward Knop Joseph Kolesar Mary Jean Kolesar Judith Kooi Irene Koprowski John Koi-nas Nancy Kozak Beverly Krasnican Kenneth Kreitner Monte Krueger Billy Kyle Gayle Lahman Rachel Lanigan Donald Leese Allan LeRoy Karen Lithgow Mary Locascio Nancy Lukach Joan Lynch Judith McConnell Pat McConnell James McDonald Judy McDonald Richard McMillion Bruce Mackey I 'J , V Roger Majercin .Tk '- John Majernik J ' .. , ,V Patsy Majors. Q' ,.f:1 .:,, If V' ' Betty Malllck 3 V ?! N In pd A A ,, 1, if Carol Mallick Brenda Mallonee Etta Rae Mann Corrine Marcussen Marcia Martin Ronald Martin Matthew Mascal Mary Lou Marx Terrence Maskel Thomas Mateer Michael Mateer Sue Mautz John Mehalie Bernard Mei Gloria Melrose Marion Meredith Judith Mesarehik Jaclee Metcalf Ronny Missel Linda Metcalf Marlene Micklos Carol Moore Wilbert Morgan Bonnie Morrison Donald Morrison Mary Mothershed Jevne Mueser Raymond Mullen David Neblock Sandra Newman Beverly Noble Sandra Norman Carolyn Olesen Judy Ondercho Evelyn Ondrey Sandra Patrick Dennis Perhach Dennis Peruba John Petrow Rosemary Pizzolato Bruce Pond Frederick Pouk Lois Price Carol Promenschenkel James Puckett Wayne Puckett LeRoy Ranger Georyfe Reaska William Reick Lee Ann Render John Richardson Charles Rinker Jerry Riss Charles Rogers Don Ryan Barbara Ryan Gloria Sabol Stephen Sabol Roberta Salisbury John Sampson Neil Satterfield ,.. 4- ,.,-.... 1 3. A 1 2 x y,w.v x ya A i fa' Y K , '45 ' '36 I ..,f m I- U66 f 1 3 Q. , in , V if F 'f i 'ii' I 'aff ' 3 'Ewa Ax -' f ,-Q, W' 5 , -My at f 0 if-'N y'vg'L W 'VG M, ,, J ,HN ggi! Y, K .V . , AQ X4 F ax -E? 31 ff Ken Majerchin, District President Discussion group at district convention held at Streator STUDENT COUNCIL Members of the 1954-55 Student Coun- cil are: Seniors: Jack Patterson, Joan Kinkade, Kathy McGuire, Ron Shirley, Mary Beth Donahey, John Cali, John Edwards, Bob Sudoma. Juniors: Bruce Hart, Alice Tomasko, Betty Lux, Alice Adamson, Pat Zalaha, Nancy Scott, Linda Plimmer, Joan Keat- ing, Pat Gould, Bill Bohn, Bob Novotney, Bud Elias. Sophomores: Glenna Kelly, Diane Bak- alar, Deena Watson, Cathy Rohan, Janice Borghetti, Andy Elias, Pat Promenschenkel, Dick Hamann, Don Loebach, Sally Moore. Freshmen: Don Leese, Ted Batkiewicz, Henry Kennedy, Johanna Giacinto, Judy Ondercho,Terry Carlson, Myrna Teegardin, Carl Dueser, Brian Wheatland, Gloria Sabol, Dick McMillion. Ex-otlicio members of the Council are Larry Neumann, Bob Sandine, and Ken Majerchin. Mr. Leonard Mueller is the organization's adviser. The representatives on the Council are elected from each home room. Each year new representatives are elected. The Stu- dent Council is the main governing body and the most active organization in the school. It attempts to acquaint the student body with the principles of our democratic society. l73l OFFICERS Bob Sandine .......... President Bud Elias ........ Vice President Sally Moore . Secretary-Treasurer This year the Student Council lost its organizer and adviser for the past eight years, Mr. Edie. The Council deeply re- gretted his leaving. His excellent guidance will long be remembered by all Student Council members who worked with him. Under the advisership of Mr. Edie, our Council has become one of the most active and outstanding Student Councils in the State of Illinois. Mr. Leonard Mueller was appointed the new adviser, and judging from his work this past year, he is sure to prove a valuable asset to the organization. This year Streator's Student Council was represented at the district, state, and national Student Council conventions. The 1954-55 Kankakee District Conven- tion was held at Streator High School on November 20, 1954. The convention was presided over by Ken Majerchin, who was elected President at Forrest last year. Bill Bohn was elected Vice-President of the district at the last convention. The Student Council sponsored five as- sembly programs this year. They were American Brotherhood, Student Talent, eX- change Student Talent with Ottawa, Senior Recognition, and Student Government Day. Other projects undertaken were Home- coming, hall monitors, Coming Events Bul- letin Board, menu board in the cafeteria, blood donations by Seniors to the Red Cross, concessions at the Golden Gloves, selling of pennants, Get Acquainted Hop, pencil and comb machines, music in the cafeteria, skits at pep assemblies, welcom- ing new students to S. H. S., Christmas tree and music in the halls during Christmas tgme, Twirp Season, and the Suggestion ox. Homecoming was the most elaborate event undertaken, being a three-day affair consisting of a pep rally and snake dance at the football field, a parade and football game, and ending with the Homecoming Dance. Besides these projects the Student Coun- cil undertook many less significant prob- lems of the school. U93 FUTURE FARME RS Since agriculture is a basic industry in our country, we need Well educated farmers to operate our farms. The F.F.A. of Streator High School is an organization that helps meet this need. Again, as in previous years, the F. F. A. was a very active organization throughout the year. Meetings were held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. In the winter months the boys worked on various projects in the school shop. They repaired machinery, tested soil, and made other projects useful on the farm. During the past year the officers attended the State Convention at Springfield and the officers, training camp at Marseilles. At the training camp each officer gained valuable information in the direction of the various com- mittees and learned the duties of his office. SENIORS AND THEIR PROJECTS Left to right: Top 1'ow: T. Kolesar, D. Callahan, D. Gahni Middle row: R. Kohrt, V. Krocker, J. Emm Bottom row: R. Janke, J. Gillies, W. Britton WU Front row: J. Anderson, D. Crawford G. Riss Second row: Mr. Baysinger, D. Gahm R. Janke Third row: li. Neighbor, VV. Maubach, Last. row: W. Britton, V. Krocker, H, G. Blue, J. Emm, D. Nehlock, R. Anderson, R. Stasell, R. Callahan J, Metcalf, B. McCoy, D. Mathis, P. Baietto, J. Gillies, T. Kolesar C. llarcher, P. McCoy, VV. Lormis, C. Bedei, R. McCoy, N. Emm Kohrt, E. Carmichael, N. Lahman, D. Callahan, J. Richards FUTURE FARMERS One of the more important activities that the F. F. A. sponsored during the year was the Junior Swine Herd Improvement program. The main purpose of the program was to acquaint the boys with better meth- ods in hog raising. The club added two more sheep on share over the past year, bringing the total to eighteen sheep on share. The boys that have cared for the sheep are allowed to keep half the lambs and all the wool. This year the club has provided two boys with a gilt each. The boy raises his litter, and then returns the best gilt and a market hog to the club. As a reward for his hard work, he will be allowed to keep the rest. Although the boys worked hard during the year, they had time to sponsor a very successful Donkey Basketball Game and a joint party with the F. H. A., which was enjoyed by all. Left to right: li. Janke, N. Emm. J. lflmm, T. Kolesar, V. Krocker, li. Kohrt, Mr. llaysimrvr OFFICERS President ,,,..,.,,, .... , Tom Kolesar Vice President .... Vernon Krocker Secretary ........ ....... J ohn Emm Treasurer ..... .... R onald Kohrt Reporter ..,. ........ N eil Emm Sentinel ..,.u Ronald Janke 55:11 STUDENTS ON THE JOB. . Top row-left to right: Patricia Carbone, Goslin's Drug Storeg Paul O'Neal, Leslie Shoe Storeg Marion Berg- stad, Thrifty Drug Store. Middle row--left to right: Ray Moss, J. C. Penny'sg Donna Parcher, Cinderella Beauty Salong Patricia Ging- rich, WIZZ Radio Station. Bottom row--left to right: Bonnie Mothershed, Streator Dry Goodsg Lucy Coley, Varsity Shopg Phyllis Bucalo and Barbara Jerue, Murphy'sg Jackie Schaffer, A 8L P Grocery Storey William Svetz, National Tea Co.g William Reihl, Reihl Groceryg Edward Harcharik, Stan and Irene Grocery. Wil D. E. CLUB Business as well as pleasure was the theme for the D. E. Club this year. For the second consecutive year the D. E. Club was awarded second place in the Homecoming Parade in recognition of their float, Sling- um Bulldogs. On December 1, the group made a trip to Chicago. They appeared on a T. V. Show, visited many large businesses, and attended a theater matinee. Throughout the school year, the club had holiday par- ties, wiener roasts, basketball games, and social get-togethers. Practical business experience as well as a most profitable venture was combined in their Christmas tree business. A sterling identification bracelet for the best sales- man was won by Edward Harcharik. Patsy Carbone, Jackie Schaffer, Barb- ara Jerue, and Paul O'Neal, accompanied by Mr. Frank, attended the state-wide con- vention at Springfield. The club was ex- tremely fortunate in having Jackie elected State Treasurer and Barbara elected State Secretary for the coming year. The future looks bright, for the annual employer-employee banquet is scheduled for May, and many excursions to local industries are on the agenda. Back row: W. Svetz, P. 0'Neal, K. llnrcharik, R. Moss, S. Frank, Sponsor Seated-left to right: B. Jerue, J. Schaffer Standing -- left to right: E. Harcharik, B. Gardner OFFICERS President . . . Edward Harcharik Vice President . . Jackie Schaffer Secretary ...... Barbara Jerue Treasurer ....... Ben Gardner Un military servicel Treasurer ........ Paul O'Neal Mldrlle row: B. Gardner, P. Carlznne, M. Bergstacl, J. Schaffer, W. Rcihl Front row: li. Mothershed, I.. Coley, D. Parcher, B. Jerue, J. Callahan, P. Bucalu, P. Gingrich my MW ,,,w-H milf! Standing: C. Christoff, B. Berosek, P. Strong tt Ch ll J f d OFHCERS President ....... Betty Berosek Vice President . Sharon Williams Secretary .... Mary Jane Crone Treasurer ........... Jill Cain Si ing: E. ' urney, S, Wi iams, . Gais or , J. Cain i HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Some of the main purposes of the Fu- ture Homemakers of America are to encour- age interest in homemaking, to provide wholesome recreation, and to promote international good-will. Each home eco- nomics class had its own chapter in the club with officers and a representative to the executive council, which co-ordinates the activities of all the chapters. Besides the officers of the executive council, the following girls are chairmen of standing committees: Judy Gaisford, Public Rela- tions Q, Phyllis Strong, Recreation, Christine Christoff, Publicity Book, Shirley Cook, Degrees, Myrna Moore, Projects. The club advisers are Miss Dorothy Jensen and Mrs. Roberta Ioder. The officers for the first and third-hour freshman chapters, respectively, are as follows: Chairman, Carol Mallick, Betty Brooks, Vice Chairman, Betty Mallick, Carol HorngSecretary, Mary Kolesar, Betty Stadelg Treasurer, Janet Hatalag Reporter, Judith Kooi, Mary Mothershedg Council Representative, Kay Hoarty, Johanna Gia- cinto. The first and sixth-hour sophomore chapters elected, respectively, the follow- ing officers: Chairman, Beverly Stull, Judy Gaisfordg Vice Chairman, Phyllis Strong, f84l Margie Novak, Secretary-Treasurer, San- dra Schmitt, Sharon Cox, Reporter, Betty Schultz, Beatrice Plichtag Council Repre- sentative, Joyce Durdan, Anna Kettman. The fourth-hour chapter of sophomore and senior girls and the third-hour senior chapter have the following officers: Chairman, Jill Cain, Barbara Blakemore, Vice Chairman, Mary Jane Crone, Shirley Fribbs, Secretary, Carolyn Chalkey, Mar- tha Powellg Treasurer, Evelyn Churney, Myrna Moore, Reporter, Ruth Drapp, Christine Christoffg Council Representa- tive, Rita Jones, Florence Guy. The activities throughout the year in- cluded a square dance with the F. F. A., a spring dance, and F. H. A. Week, during which posters and exhibits were displayed. The club enjoyed both a formal and an in- formal initiation. The former was a beauti- ful candlelight ceremony. The girls participated in numerous projects the past year. In the fall they made stocking dolls for underprivileged children of Europe. At Christmas time they made tray favors for the Cheery-Rest Home. Their money-making projects included candy sales, and concessions at basketball games. T0 P PICTURE MIDDLE BOTT0lNl Front row: J. McCauley, M. Powell, R. Jones, F. Crosiar, M. Kyle, P. Kolesar, Sharon Jackson, J. Kinkade Second row: B. Berosek, P. Strong, L. Tomasello, S. Grumpp, S. Fribbs, N. Cunningham, R. Drapp, Sue Jackson, M. Grady Back row: M. J. Crone, J. Haughtigan, N. Fechter, M. Alberts, P. Morrison, N. Radatz, M. Moore, F. Guy, S. Cook, J. Meyers PICTURE Front row: N. Panno, J. Guy, P. Logsdon, E. Churney, M. Araujo, B. Stull, S. Schmitt, D. Lechner, J. Peacock Second row: J. Hagie, D. Johnston, M. Benner, M. De Marco, S. Williams, J. Hanson, L. Kidder, S. Boatman, J. Gaisford, C. Chalkey Third row: K. Avon, M. Novak, M. Watson, B. Wargo, Janice Kmetz, A. Kettman, R. Bresney, N. Peruba, Janet Kmetz Fourth row: H. Plichta, A. Haughtigan, E. Schultz, D. Doden, M. Cafzley, C. Bauer, S. Cox, J. Dzama, V. Mindock, J. Bottino Hack row: J. Durdan, B. Letanoski, P. Case, M. Majors, C. Conner, R. Szobar, J. Cain PICTURE grraratllrolzvz J. Dean, H. Kenyon, G. Schultz, J. Hatala, C. Horn, J. Swain, G, Melrose, J. McDonald, . a lr- Second row: M. Kolesar, K. Hoarty, B. Brooks, J. Giacinto, C. Mallick, J. Grabowski, S. Norman, M. Turner Hack row: M. Mothershed, S. Wright, B. Stadel, Connie Morrison, J. Ferguson, P. Johnson, S. Berge, N. Simmons, J. Kooi on BOTTOM PICTURE Front row: H. Olesen, A. Iforino, K. Zack, D. Drapp, I . Tuley, B. Stull, l'. Patton, li. Krasnican, J. Giacinto Second row: J. Kinkade, M. Donahey, li. Mehock, C. Zimmerman, M. Alberts, M. Kacvinsky, J. Woods, B. Schomas, N. Martin, S. Mc-hn Third row: C. Rohan, A. Branz, N. Scott, G. Hill, A. Adamson, L. Gahm, N. Bell, J, Voight, R. Whitaker B. Hicks Back row: M. Gallick, M. Brewer. A. Bodenstein, I.. Plimmer, M. Derra, E. Jennings, J. Friederirh, C. Johnson, V. Culvas TOP PICTURE Front Row: I. Comisky, M. Sirotnak, J. Corrigan, C, Sabol, J. Corcoran, C. Voigts, M. Healy, D. Tibbles, C. Woods, M. Conner, L. Gayclos, C. Kosley, E. Stearns Second row: B. Lux, H. Grennan, J. Berta, S. Wilsman, M. Burke, P. Zalaha, C. Kollar, D. Liptak C. Bufkin, S. Huckins, P. Bosley, B. Schultz Third row: A. Westwood, J. Keating, M. Teach, M. Garee, T. Lesak, M. E. Goddard, G. Sabol, H. Gaydos C. Christoff, S. Schmitt, M. E. Hichborn Back row: L. Liptak, li. Blakemore, C. Iiergstad, li. Halligan, M. Alberts, M. lVIcMe-namin, B. Hritz, B. Francis, S. Zack, Mrs. Hamann v The Future Nurses Club, under the sponsorship of Carolyne Hamann, R. N., is one of the career clubs of S. H. S. The aim of the club is to help each member Hichborn Grennan Donahey Liptak to select the school of nursing best suited to her needs. Two trips were taken to acquaint the girls with various schools of nursing. Last fall a trip was made to Mennonite and St. Joseph's Hospitals, and this spring one group of girls visited St. Ann's and Grant Hospitals and an- other group toured Michael Reese and Mercy Hospitals in Chicago. The programs throughout the year were high-lighted with guest speakers and movies pertaining to various phases of nursing. Two successful parties were enjoyed by the members: an initiation party in September and a joint party with the SH Club at Christmas time. The Tuberculosis Bangle Drive was spon- sored by the club. l36l The Future Teachers Club at S. H. S. gives the members an understanding and interest in the teaching profession. This club, with a membership of ap- proximately 50 students, has Mr. Eldon Scriven as its adviser. The qualifica- tions for membership require the stu- dents to have a scholastic average of Cn and to show an interest in teach- ing as a career. This year the club won first place in the club division with its float in the Homecoming Parade. Members of the club acted as guides on Back-To- School Night for S. H. S. parents. Dur- ing the year their attendance at professional meetings helped to stimu- late their interest in the teaching pro- fession. Another beneficial activity in which the club participated was School Visitation. The students visited the various grade schools in Streator during the month of April to observe the way in which a school functions. These club functions bring the true picture of teaching into a realistic setting. flee Hefler Westlake Abdnoui' Bedeker Abdnour Gotch FUTURE TEACHERS lfrunl row: R. Sirotnak, M. linker, G. Kelly, M. Yam-llu, li. Sullivan, C. Horn, M. Abdnour. A- Balik. S, Newman, R. Zolper Second row: S. Swanson. M. Pic-kerill, R. M. VVhituker, li. lironks, C. Moore, I.. A. Render, J. Durdan. M. Seilzel, M. Kacvinsky. B. Mehock, C. Kennedy Third row: S. Hudak. M. Gotrh. J. Orban, M. Carmenn, M. Ainsley, J. Abclnour. M- lillifll. R. Rush. A. liodenstein, P. Bedeker Fourth row: M. Davis, J. Mueller, E. Powers. N. VVilley, J. Murray, B. Baie-tt, D. Ritchie, M. J. Crone, E. Durmlan Back row: B. Bodznick, R. Hefler, N. Plain, J. Smith, M. Bayer, N. Gee, R. VVestlake, M. Moore F971 n the wat:-r: J. Sopko, li. Mallonee, J. Hoffner, N. Lcchner Front row: J. Williams, K. Gilman, S. Patrick l Middle row: I.. Gahm, J. Sliker, J. Keating, K, Higgins, S. Moore, li. liodznick, J. NVcnver, M, lluilllrum Hack row: K. Mciluirv, P. Dominic, J. Mitchell, L. A. Render The Dolphins Club is an all-girl swimming club. They hold their meetings every Monday night after school. The officers for this year were as follows: President - Janice Williams, Vice-Presi- dent - Lois Gahm, Secretary - Martha Houltram, Treasurer-Judy Weaver. The sponsor is Miss Rosalie Giffhorn. The club annually presents a water ballet. This year's show was entitled Parti-Daze. The girls do all of the work required to put on the show. They write routines, choose the music, write the skit, make costumes and programs, as well as make the scenery and swim the routines. Chairmen of the committees were the following: Scenery-Martha Houltram, Programs-Lois Gahm, Cos- tumes-Judy Mitchell, Publicity- Sally Moore. The girls dedicated their show this year to June Marie Immel, who was a very active member of the club. wi DOLPHINS Gahm Weaver Williams Houltram E l F l Front row: E. Tutuky, E. Guyon, F. Kear, J. Cali, G. Schultz, T. Quinn, P. Prenflergast, A. Pierre 2nd row: D. lfincham, H. Hagi, R. Sopher, I.. Neumann, R. Hue-rne, G. Schmitz, R. Sandine, I.. lllowic-ki, A. I.umlln-ru. sponsor Iirsl row: P. Gautschy, R. Erler, B. Hart, T. Drapp, VV. Hzmr, li. Kimber, J. Cain, K. Courey -ith row: R. Morgan, J. Clark, R. Creamean, J. Spraggon, li. Mitchell, P. Moye, R. Gahm Back row: J. Robb, J. Me-hall, J. Harshliarger, J. Vanko. A. DeLong, J. Finnegan, D. Zion, N. Ryan S CLUB This is the fifth year that the S Club has been organized. This year's activities of the club were many. Among the worth- while projects accomplished were the pre- sentation of three auditoriums for letter winners. The members took an active part G, Schmm in the March of Dimes campaign and col- lected a total of 5'b284.00. Collections were made for the campaign in the homerooms, from clubs within the school, and during the half-times of two home basketball games. The members ushered for the Times Press during the Golden Gloves, and also sponsored the jovial Jaycee-faculty basket- ball game. Standing: A. l'ic-rf-0, K. Vourey, R. Morgan: Kneelin The main purposes of the S Club are to make possible a closer co-operation be- tween the student body and athletic teams, to promote higher standards of athletics at Streator High, to develop good public re- lations between the players and the city of Streator, and to encourage the winning of athletic letters in all sports. lwl STAGE CALL Stage Call, a new dramatics club, was organized this year under the direc- tion of Miss De Long. Anyone was eligi- ble to join, and during the year seventy-five students enrolled. The pur- pose of the club is to acquaint members with acting, directing, and other phases of the theater. A meeting was held once a month with a different program at each meet- ing. The entire program was planned and presented by the members. A make- up demonstration was given at one meet- ing. At another meeting, a play directed by Dick Westlake was presented. The group made a trip to Chicago, and they saw the Well received play, Oh, Men! Oh, Women! The club's capable officers for the year were Cathy Rohan, Presidentg Lar- ry Neumann, Vice President g Sally Moore, Secretary: Ken Majerchin, Treasurer, Sheldra Gauden, Attendance Recorder. 77 TOP PICTURE S. Gauden K. Majerchin C. Rohan S. Moore L. Neuman In its first year at S. H. S., the Stage Call became outstanding. The club mem- bers donated clothes for a costume ward- robe, purchased drapes, and helped in the painting of a backdrop. They also financed the printing of the program covers for the spring play. Back row: J. Smith, N. Plain, D. Westlake, D. Barrett, A. I-Iyduk, R. Erler, R. Sandine, L. SIIFIICEI' Third row: Ii. Elias, C. Rohan, B. Mallonee, E. Stinar, M. fi0lL'Il, D. tlengenlvacher, M. Ycdinak, E. Powers, I W I - 1 . e Jer Second row: A. Svetz, C. Zimmerman, Ii. Brooks. Nl. Turner, M. Schmitt, S. Mautz, C. Iiufkin, S. Williams, M. Kidder, C. Promenschenkel Front row: C. Welge, R. Pizzolato, J. Shepard, I. Comisky, P. Dominic, K. Walling, F. Guy, S. Wilsman, R. Stiles, S. Neumann, S. Yacko BOTTOM PICTURE Back row: R. Boales, A. Hodenstein, I.. Harcharik, M. Derra, D. Ritchie, M. Engle, B. Baiett, M. Mulford Third row: K. Majerchin, K. Higgins, B. Hansen, B. Durdan, J. Ondercho, J. Hatala, M. Klima, M. Evans, N. Gee Second row: Miss De Long, M. Healy, S. Moore, S. Gauden, I. Koprowski, E. Ondrey, S. Flasi, Il. Hefler, L. Neumann Front row: M. Ahdnour. E. Overocker. R. Athey, J. Ingold, J. Lynch, K. Lithgow, J. Friederich, M. Huxtable --Q-n--an ,. ,. ., wf-,.,,m. I -ta.-.-1m-up-'mm-. .. l..,f s.-. -all f i 523. s x t. c S K :kk wp, W. .ez ' QM! ' me 4 1 we ff A ,K ,. 'i,.a-'V' It 'la Front row: M. Engle, J. Voight, R. Hefler, E. Stearns, C. Gilman, Miss De Long Middle row: E. Guyon, J. Edwards, R. Ottenbach, R. Sandine, K. Majerchin, N. Prendergast Back row: D. Westlake, B. Bohn. D. Barrett, M. Bayer, N. Ryan MASQUE AND GAVEL To honor outstanding speech students, to further their interest, and to promote Streator High School's speech department-these are the objectives of Masque and Gavel. Under the direction of Miss De Long, a point system was adopted to determine membership in the club. A total of 2.25 points was necessary to fOr Inerf1beI'Ship. Students acquired Left to right: K, Majerchin, N. Ryan, J. Voight points by participating in various speech activi- ties in school or in the community. During the year an informal initiation was held. A requirement of the initiation was the learning of Shakespeare's advice to actors, from his play Hamlet. Also, new members car- ried a hammer and wore a mask during school hours. Members of the club were entitled to life membership in the organization, and they were also presented with membership pins. At the fall initiation nine new members were enrolled. The new members were Larry Neu- mann, Bob Sandine, Kathy Gilman, Bill Bohn, Ron Hefler, Dick Barrett, Dick Westlake, Roger Ottenbach, and Martha Engle. The capable officers of the club were Ken Majerchin, President, Neil Ryan, Vice Presi- dent, Emmanuel Guyon, Secretary, Jo Ann Voight, Treasurer. lfl. Guyon wu ART CLUB The purpose of the Art Club, which was started this year, is to enable the members to better themselves in the field of art. The meetings, which were held every other Monday from 7:00-9:00 p.m., were con- ducted capably by the following officers: Ron Kmetz, President, Bob Nink, Vice Presidentg Martha Houltram, Secretaryg Jack Clark. Treasurerg Bob Ingold, Press Reporterg Barbara Noon, Program Chair- man. Their numerous projects included mo- PEP CLUB School spirit is an initial part of a win- ning team. The school spirit is the responsi- bility of the entire student body. Only a standard number of players can participate in the game, but we need team work not only on the bench, but in the cheering sec- tion also. A Pep Club was organized at the begin- ning of the year. Mr. Dutler is the sponsor of the club. The Pep Club hung welcome signs for visiting teams in the Armory and directed a skit for a pep session. The Student Council took the responsi- bility of most of the skits for the pep ses- sions. A committee was appointed by the student council to carry out this work. Thus, our team and the student body were both successful in having a winning year. 5923 Front row: M. Davis, M. Majesky, B. Noon J. Howard, M. Stasell Second row: Miss Kietzman, K. Carpenter Third row: T. Novotney, J. Voight, H. Maurer biles, mural work, and enameled jewelry. The enameled jewelry, which included cuff links, earrings, and pins, was used as a money-making project and was highly suc- cessful. Several members participated in the Scholastic Art Contest. In order to belong to the Art Club a student must be a member of an art class and have a definite interest in art appreci- ation. B. Nink, J. Mikolajczyk, A. Puckett, R. Heflvi M. Carmean, M. Houltram, R. Morrison Back row: R. lngold, R. Kmetz, D. Bowman, T. Delheimer, D. Kmetz The aims of the Latin Club are to enlarge on the club members' knowl- edge of Roman culture gained in Latin class and to promote a greater interest in the Latin language. This is mainly accomplished through monthly club meetings. Roman culture is presented to the members through interesting programs. This year the Latin Club played host to the bi-annual convention of the Northern District of the Illinois Junior Classical League. Sally Moore pre- sided over the business session. Slides were shown by Mrs. Audrey Wheeler of Ottawa High School, who took them while on a recent trip to Rome. The Latin Club also entered in the Homecoming parade a novel float de- picting the death of Julius Caesar. The big event of the year Was the Sennott Keating Moore Hombakei' Roman Banquet held in April. At the banquet second-year members were served in Roman style by first-year members, who acted as slaves. Mr. Gardner Walmsley is the club adviser. Membership of the club totals 42. Front row: T. Wonders, Judy Friedcrich, li. Metcalf, S. Moore. K. Higgins, M. A. Yanclln, J, Gillies Second row: M. Sennott, C. Rohan. K. O'L0ary, S. Connors, M. Burke. R. M. VVhitaker, D. Maier. R. Baker Third row: A. Elias, R. Surluma, P, Vercliramo, K. Abclnuur, T. Mast-al, B. Brewer, T. Quinn. K. Majerchin, J. Humbaker Fourth row: S. Zack, I.. Harcharik, Janice Frierlerich. l. Maurer, J. Swanson, E. Uarby, J. Mueser, M. Martin, M. Derra Back row: J. VVake3', R. Hamann, T. Voruz, M. Keaiimz, fi. Mchlillion, R. Picker, NV. Shaw. IX. NVhe'n1lan1l, P. McConnell T931 Back row: S. Jones, N. Willey, G. Liptak, D. Hooper, D. Brockman, J. Mueller, L. Howell Second row: D. Hefler, P. Bedekcr, G. Kelly Front: C. Welge FRENCH I The purpose of the French Club is to create a better understanding of French culture. The officers for the first semester were as follows: Nancy Willey, presidentg Jean Mueller, Vice presidentg Patsy Bedeker, secretary-treasurerg Greg Liptak, press re- porter. The second semester officers are the following: Dennis Brockman, presidentg Doris Hefler, vice presidentg Louella Howell, secretary-treasurerg Jean Mueller, press reporter. The club adviser is Gardner W'almsley. - . . -- - -,,.....w M...-,. -W-we -f FRENCH II The French II Club under the sponsor- ship of Gardner Walmsley, participated in various activities this year. The club dis- played an interesting exhibit for Back-To- School Night, presented a French Radio Program, and enjoyed a Christmas party December 10. The officers of the club are the follow- ing: Dorothy Tibbles, presidentg Dick Westlake, vice presidentg and Alice Adam- son, secretary-treasurer. The club meets once a month during class period. Back row: P. Seibel A. Bodenstein D. Westlake J. Smith R. Hefler A. Adamson J. Orban Front row: B. Mehock T. Knoedler ' D. Tibbles Will SPANISH CLUB Here we have been traveling another year in Spanish, and such a busy year it has been! The officers were President, Bud Elias, Vice President, Theresa Lukachg Secre- tary, Nancy Pannog Treasurer, Jo Ann Hansen. The club met the second Thurs- day of each month in Room 117 at twelve o'clock. A tentative calendar of fiestas, anniversaries and impor- tant dates was followed. Club pro- grams provided opportunities of learning more about Latin American countries, their land and their people. An important objective was to develop good language habits so that if a chance to travel in a Span- ish-speaking country came, we could be our own interpreters. The club sponsored a float in the Homecoming parade and the last sock hop of the basketball season. A large delegation attended the Pan- V, 4 B. Elias J. Hansen N. Panno T Lukach American League Convention at De Pue High School. Theresa Lukach represented the Streator group as State Parliamentarian. Looking forward, we hope to continue a lively interest in what we see, read or hear about our charming neighbors south of the border. First row: V. Mcllumsey, P. Dennehe, B. Sullivan, N. Panno, J. Sopko, J. Hansen, P. Batkiewicz, P. Gould, G. Hawksley, M. Araujo, R. Boales Second row: S. Francis, T. Lukach, I.. Nelson, li. Treschak, J. C. Novak, J. Seggerman Third row: S. Wilsman, P. Weiben, J. Mitchell, Mrs. Dale Fourth row: J. Macicha, H. Elias Fifth row: M. Mulford, B. Hart, J. Hool, R. Morrison Nink, J. Petro, H. Hagi, R. Nink, C. Moore, J. Murray, M. Albert, F. llotch, D. Ilakalar, D. Drapp, M. Bednar, M. Sabol, L. Render, R. Call, R. Halligan, M. Kennedy, D. Ritchie, G. Turner, N. Stacell, M. Paton, S. Brownell, J. Cain, E. Eggleston. R. Goerne, N. Eggleston, M. Call, J. Hanley, D. Zion, D. Notman, T953 rm THE R HAVE ' THAT -....-...--.--J STREATOR TU' Volume XIX. Streator, ' SENIOR GIRLS l A ' IN I HGYTQC ., CONTEST 'AI don't evcn know .1--, water! Thats noth. even know how to br were some of the con meard before the test :an Homemaker of 'lc test test for Senior g last Wednesday. Bettg sponsoring the contes made- by the Science' sociation of Chicagc hour in length. Any a can participate in th: The prize for the Homemaker of Tomor tion to a 33,500 schol university or college includes a specially 1 gold pin, diamond sei The prize to the Stat of Tomorrow is a 51,51 and a specially desif The Homemaker f each high school specially designe of Betty Croc' Book. To the sf Homemaker plete set ' annicag ' -a cc ture' mal' tri' P The school's lfmiimu from us to you was the general slogan used by the 1955 RUT'l.K'Tx' staff. This year the four-page news- paper, which contains general school news, editorials, club news, features, gossip, sports, and jokes, was put out bi-weekly by Miss Mildred Moynihan's third-hour Jour- nalism class. The main purpose of publishing the Rvzimu is to give students who have a journalistic interest the chance to see how a newspaper is written, edited and pub- lished. After the students have studied the Left to right: N. Prendergast R. Drapp B. Bodznick P. Donart S. Swanson C. Delheimer M. Klein X961 7 Left to ripzht: E. Durdan C. Dyas J. Robb M. Moynihan F. Richardson J. Spraggon M. Carmean fundamentals, they begin the Work of com- piling the first Rvz'1'm'. Each student is then responsible for soliciting subscribers and collecting subscriptions of 81.50 per year. All the staff members become editors of the newspaper during the year. Through this experience they learn the art of news- paper writing, copyreading, and editing. Each student learns that in order to be a good journalist he or she must have good judgment, intelligence, writing ability, fairness in reporting, a sense of values, and a nose for news. ,fi l.1fLlf'l' 'ro RIGHT: l . Keai' L. Stinai' J. Kinkade C. Lechner S. Meyers M. Baker E. Zimmerman The deadline is one of the key words in the journalist's vocabulary, and is em- phasized further with the individual proj- ect. These are handed in by each student. The project is composed of a four- to six- page newspaper which is completely written and edited by each individual. Each deadline of the project must be completed on a specified date in order for each student to 'receive credit for the course. Toward the end of the first semester each student must give a full book report on publishing and editing, history of the newspaper, judging propaganda and other various phases which pertain to journalism. Because of the informal atmosphere, the great amount of Work which goes into the publishing and editing of the Review is hardly noticeable. The students develop a sense of responsibility because they realize the job must be done to meet the deadline. They get experience in writing editorials, features, straight copy, sports events, and advertisements in order to receive a well- gnrig: rounded journalistic background. Journal- ,gold ism is open to all Seniors who enjoy writing, hard work and fun. JS' LEFT T0 RIGHT: E. Stearns .xtts. nt you the at the envel- JU NEVER J ND S. H. S. without a detention. .vithout books. rchin without a girl. chy with a girl. o without a book. ienschenkel when she .W ' ' ' gl M2153 Jsek on time for fourth M. Crone -rgosky peeking through D. Hagerty .th th, ' K. Courev ce ,wi ou is camera. , ' hy! Breen. J- Mitchell r complaining about her B. Bryan .Hanson without a nose 'ers not dreaming about son when he isn't sleep- FE'S AMBITION to the Navy--G,i Jerry Hozie-To be Miss America. Q Martha Engel-To take Dagmar's ,rty Renner again-J. place on T. V. Dave Kashack-To be police mag- .my to Pat-M. Houltram. istrate. -Some Junior girls-Ed Myrna Moore-Dick. .nan and Snoz. Jerry Vanko--To grow and be -Our minds-Editors- of the 6' 3 . . ' , EW. Ken Majerchin-To give all the ,Kind-K. Mins' heart-sharon gms a hard time. ,QU Idncis- Pat Donart-To publish my own ' Lost-My heart to Jerry Yendro- dict1onaI'Y- Betty Hansen. J OURNALISM CLASS-To get an W J Ff,und.The mbst precious gem- AgfrorgMi11ie. - - I . 1 I Back Row: R. Endres, R. Wilson, J. Clayton, W. Bohn Third Row: J. Barnwell, R. Ottenbach, R. Mickelson, W. Shaw, R. Bean Second Row: M. Mulford, G. Liptak, T. Kimes, D. Beuscher Front Row: J. Klein, K. Gilman, A. Elias SCIENCE CLUB Bean Bohn Klein Gilman i93l Trying to arouse interest and under- stand all phases of science are the chief aims of the Science Club. This club pro- vides an opportunity for people inter- ested in science to display their projects and to compete with other students with the same interests. By bringing together people with different scientific interests, it helps the students understand more things in this world we live in. The officers for the past year were as follows: President, Kathy Gilmang Vice- President, Jerry Kleing Secretary, Reggie Beang Treasurer, Roger Ottenbach. Mr. Ritcher is the sponsor for the club. The club has held several money- making projects in order to carry out their many activities. On March 18 they sponsored a science fair so that students could exhibit the projects that they took to the district science contest. The district contest is held at De Kalb. All those who received first place for their projects took them to the state contest held at Carbon- dale. Several members will represent the club at a conservation camp this summer. This idea of conservation will be stressed by next year's club. Y CLUBS ALPHA TRI-HI-Y lst row: Mrs. Ruth Sonku, J. Snpko, J. McCauley, K. McGuire, I'. Morrison, B. Bryan Znd row: C. Lechner. M. Waxzner, S. Meyers, M. Klein. B. Hansen, J. Kinkade Back row: M, Healy, M. Donahey, J. Mitchell, J. Wargo, M. Engle, E. Stearns ALPHA The Alpha Tri-Hi-Y met every Thurs- day night in the Y. M. C. A. The officers were the following: Mary Beth Donahey, Presidentg Carol Lechner, Vice President: Joanie Kinkade, Secretary, Jane Mitchell, Treasurerg and sponsor, Mrs. Ruth Sopko. The girls' busy schedule included candy and bake sales, a field trip to Lipton Tea, book reviews and lectures. The girls elected Marilyn Wagner as their candidate for Queen of Hearts, and she received second place in the contest. The club also took part in the Mother- Daughter Stunt Night. Joann Sopko and Carol Lechner, who was elected clerk of the House, attended the Youth and Government Day. BETA TRI-HI-Y BETA Once a week was the scheduled date for the Junior Tri-Hi-Y meetings. Book re- views, slides, hayrack rides, splash parties, caroling, and participating in the Mother- Daughter Stunt Night were a few of the activities in the very active program of the Juniors. Another highlight of the year was the winning of the Christmas volleyball and basketball tournament. Judy Amell and Joyce Woodrich were the club representa- tives to Youth Government Day held in Springfield. The officers were as follows: Dorothy Lebo, President 3 Sandra Francis, Vice President, Sharon Richards, Press Report- er: Gayle Hill, Chaplaing and Betty Lux, Treasurer. lst row: N. Kcrestes, Ii. Lux, D. 1.1-lm, S. lticliarcls. R. Vlfhitakor, J. Baker. P. Dominic, M. Bcdnar 2nrl row: D. Hrasch, M. Javorsky, S. Capko, A. W1-stwoofl, S. Francis. N. Lechner, J. Corrigan, M. Sirotnak, Mrs. J. Ranger 31-rl row: P. Gould, B. Harcharik, A. Branz. I.. Gnhm. J. VVQ-aver, J. Amell, G. VVeber, M. Houltrom, J. Gotch, J. Daniels 4th row: J. Armstrong, D. Tibbles, J. Voight, J. Keating, D. Harret. C. Orban, N. Scott, G. Hill, C. Voigts Back row: A. Bednar. J. Woodrich, A. Adamson, S. Cox, C. Shinkey, S. Cook, J. Anderson, J. Cox Q fm lf . . rm GAMMA Diane Bakalar, Presidentg Priscilla Bat- kiewicz, Vice President, Glenna Kelly, Treasurer, Nancy Willey, Secretary, Mary Beth Paton, Press Reporter, were the very capable officers of the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y. The club had many candy sales and bake sales. The girls also sponsored a pot- luck, a hayrack ride, a trip to Riverview, and a splash party. Through the club, the girls have found that by working together they can have a good time together. The Gamma Tri-Hi-Y, like the other Hi- Y and Tri-Hi-Y clubs, took part in the Mother-and-Daughter Stunt Night. The Hub has also played a distinctive part in the Gamma Tri-Hi-Y's life. You could always find the members in attendance when Glen Carr, Slick Nichols, or the S. H. S. Dance Band were present. DELTA TRI-HI-Y Ist row: E. Ondrey, K. Hoarty, C. Cali, J. Berta, M. Micklos, G. Sabol. M. Simp- son, S. Wilsman, M. Turner, M. Conner, W. Baker 2nd row: J. Dean, J. Mueser, J. Shepard, J. McConnell, C. Cox, B. Baiett, K. Lith- gow, A. Bazik, B. Noble 3rd row: P. Halligan, A. Yanello, B. Mor- rison, S. Gauden, J. Onrlercho, S. Zack, J. Butterly, B. Ryan, M. Yedinak, R. Fewkes, S. Sliker, Mrs. Sliker, B. Deffen- haugh Last row: J. Giacinto, S. Patrick, B. Brooks, M. Klima. D. Gengenbachcr, K. Daly, C. Mallick, M. Grennan, M. Marx, B. Mallick flooj GAMMA TRI-HI-Y lst row: P. Dennehe, B. Plichta, P. Weilien N. Willey, J. Miller. S. Moore, J. Mitchell, J. Dzuris, D. Bakalar 2nd row: K. Starkey, G. Kelly, M. Paton, P. Batkiewicz, J. Price, J. Hoffner, D. Johnson, S. Williams, J. Cain 3r.l row: D. Watson, E. Gotch, J. Murray M. Yanello, B. Sullivan, K. Walling, berts uba, M. Novak, J. Eccleston, B. Stiles DELTA Under the leadership of Jevne Mueser, Presidentg Kay Hoarty, Vice President, Ann Yanello, Treasurer, and Jo Giacinto, Secretary, the girls had a very enjoyable and successful year. The Deltas sponsored a swimming party and a candy sale, and participated in the Mother-Daughter Stunt Night. The Delta meetings, like all other Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y meetings, were called to order by the president. The invocation was then given and fees and dues were collected by the treasurer. The secretary would read the minutes. During the month the four meet- ings must be social, educational, religious, and business. The business meeting consisted of par-' liamentary procedure and future plans. The religious meeting included Bible studies and ministerial lectures. The educational meetings included slides and book reviews, while the social meetings were held for the members enjoyment. B. Hritz, M. Sabol, M. Neiggeman, M. Al- Back row: S. Novak, R. Burkitt. P. Prom- enschenkel, R. Halligan, J. Gayon, N. Por- TRICKSTERS To create, maintain and extend through- out the schools, homes, and communities, high standards of Christian charactern could well be the theme of the Senior Hi-Y. The officers of the Tricksters Hi-Y were the following: President, Jack Clarkg Vice President, Ned Prendergastg Secretary, Ken Coureyg Treasurer, Dick Gahmg Chap- lain, Gene Schmitzg Sergeant at Arms, Lou Glowicki. The boys' activities included lec- tures and book reviews, movies, splash par- ties, and overnight trips. A high light of the year was the Tricksters' basketball team which won first place in the Hi-Y league. No job was too big for the Tricksters, and they were always ready and willing to help out with any project. Doll TRICKSTERS Pierce, J. Clark, D. Gahm Vanko, A. De Long, K. Courey SPARTANS lst row: B. Reese, T. Kimes, H. Hagi, J. Ingalsbe 2nd row: P. Locascio, B. Hart, D. Hycluk, B. Elias, R. Bean Last row: J. Heinz, B. Bohn, J. Harsh- harger, P. Gautsvhy, D. Barrett SPARTANS Recreation, speakers and parties were the main matters of importance when the Spartans Hi-Y met every Wednesday night at 8:00. Dick Barrett, Presidentg Bruce Hart, Vice President, and Harold Hagi, Secretary-Treasurer, were the well-quali- fied officers who led the Spartans through an enjoyable year. Harold Hagi and John Harshbarger represented the Tricksters at the Youth and Government Day. Phil Gautschy and Dick Barrett repre- sented the club at the Hub Council. Other members of the Council were Janice Wil- liams, Sharon Williams, Judy Amell, .Dick Morgan, Judy Mitchell, Mary Crone, Jim Kelm, and Dorothy Meyers. The Hub Coun- gil is the governing body of all the Hi-Y lubs. lst row: K. Majerchin, B. Sopher, T. 2nd row: L. Glowicki, D. Hagerty, D. Bow- man, J. Spraggon, G. Schmitz, D. Morgan 3rd row: B. Farrare, M. Chergusky, J. EDITORS BUSINESS MANAGER Peg Seibel Bonnie Bodznick Larry Neumann SPONSOR BUSINESS SPONSOR Ben Westlake HARDSCRABBLE STAFF 1955 This year the llizi-fl.wm1fIvlu Staff pre- sented a humorous, three-act comedy entitled He Loved a Ilm-fl.vm11vIwIi ' or Man- trapf' It was presented to the student body for the purpose of creating student interest in purchasing the year book. The staff is divided into four groups: Literary, Business, Art and Photography, and Typing. The literary staff has various duties. At the beginning of the year, each member of the literary staff is assigned m rr' .ri i 'S if ,, ........ LITERARY STAFF Ken Majerchin Carl Cravatta Barba1'a Bryan Helen Maurer Albert Besserman 51023 Mrs. Doris Brix various pictures and copy. Each person is then responsible for seeing that these pic- tures are taken and the copy written by a certain date. The business division is headed by the business manager. This division is in charge of the sale of the I1i1nf.vm1IwIrIv and is also responsible for seeing that the books bal- ance. The business division is also responsi- ble for any other business connected with the ll4l1'1l.vc'1'l1l1li14'. J? 'i' in The artist worked very hard this year The typists had an enormous amount of 'wr' fait TYPISTS PHOTOGRAPHY ART Shelby Swanson Eddie Smith Adviser: Miss Maurene Kietzman Loretta Stinar Tony Pierce I Artist: Martha Engle W, trying to please everyone with her various drawings and ideas. Evidence of her hard work can be found throughout the book. The photography department was worked differently this year. In addition to our senior photographer, we had a sopho- more who served his apprentice. Next year this sophomore photographer will be the main photographer and he will prob- ably have an assistant. As can be seen from this book, the photographers did a wonder- ful job. They were very busy taking, de- veloping, and printing the pictures, and without their hard work most of the pic- tures in the book would not be there. Last, but not least, come our typists. copy always staring them in the face, but they typed almost constantly, and gradually that enormous pile of work disappeared. They were always on hand, ready and eager for whatever copy we had ready for them to type. We really enjoyed putting out this year's book. It was work, but we had the satisfaction of viewing a completed book and knowing that we are responsible for its completeness. We had wonderful co-oper- ation from our various sponsors: Mr. West- lake, Mrs. Magierski, Mrs. Brix, and Miss Kietzman. Without their help and advice, we never could have accomplished what we did. 'T-' M.. . I LITERARY S'l'AFI John Edwards Mary Ellen Hichborn Mrs. Grace Magierski Martin Chergosky Joyce Tibbles Az. Front row: J. McCauley, M. Healy, M. Pickerill, C. Lechner, B. Durilan, M. Donahey, E. Stearns, M. Abdnour, I. Comisky Second row: P. Kacvinsky, S. Gayon, B. Churney, R. Jones, J, Sovko, C. Delheimer, C. Christoff, M. Dady, l. Bodznick Third row: S. Fribbs, E. Durdan, N. Radatz, B. Hansen, S. Meyers, J. Mitchell, M. Moore, N. Moravek, M. Klein, D. Bott lgoigth row: P. Morrison, K. McGuire, B. Jerue, C. Dyas. M. Wagner, R. Dramn, S. Swanson, M. Baker, . avr Rack row: K. Courey, B. Patrick, J. Wargo, R. Boales. J. Robb SOLICITORS The ilu:-flm'a1w1fIa solicitors are an important part of the llfznlsrrfxlwlnlv Staff. Their Work is com- pletely on a voluntary basis, and any Senior who wants to be a solicitor is eligible. This year the solicitors were quite busy. The day after the llarflsmzblzlr staff presented their skit, the solicitors Went to the various home rooms and obtained orders for the HllI'd.YC'I'LlI7I?Ii'. On October 20 and 21 the first payment was made, and on March 2 and 3 the final payment was made. Being a solicitor is not an easy job. The solicitor is assigned a specific home room, and is responsible for seeing that everyone in that room pays for his llanlm-alwlwlv. He has to keep accurate records of the payments in order to be sure that no mistakes are made. Although there is Work connected with solicit- ing, everyone enjoys the work and has earnestly tried to do his best. mu SCHOOL CAN BE FUN UPPER LEFT UPPER RIGHT Let's get that book done. The leaders of tomorrow MIDDLE LEFT MIDDLE RIGHT The Mad Cats. Could you tell me . . . 'Z LOVVER LEFT LOWER RIGHT Resting for the second half. Over and out. GLA 4' swl MP., Uosj HOMECOMING CAN BE FUN UPPER LEFT UPPER RIGHT Look at those shoulders. Heat HUH. LOWER LEFT LOVVER RIGHT I thee Wed . . . Buried the opposition Weil i SL-Iziii K 'em off- LAR fx I' Mooj TE 255 31 Cl A A WM f fflizi by ' 'li'i'fb?Ei5'E:'f'iii355255195.2-J1 .:55:f5Eii:-52ffi-'Epi 1 I f is EVEN HAD OUR AWARDS UPPER LEFT LTPPER RIGHT I sold the most Xmas trees. C0ngratulati0ns. LOWER LEF1' LOWER RIGHT HAAAH! More money. Let,s clean up the mess, boys. 3 ll g3,aM Al QS is H1171 X l'5l5.? ff ir . rs ,,' . 5, ...Q . N' 9 'Ya wr' 1 n Y- . - ' n ,Lil 9 F- ...ul 1.3 V x M. sq? ,H C 4 VYXQ A COACHES The 1954-55 coaching staff has been composed of George Ashworth, Albert Lundberg, Ralph Ganzer, Don Lewis, Fran- cis Mclnerney, Max Patrick, and Gaston Freeman. This has been George Ashworth's fourth year as head football coach. He has also served as the Athletic Director for three years. Swede Lundberg has been head track coach and assistant football coach. This has been Swede's eleventh year coaching at Streator. This has been Ralph Ganzer's fourth year at Streator. He has coached football, wrestling, and golf. Don Lewis came to Streator this year and has been the swimming, tennis, and assist- ant football coach. Francis Mclnerney has Mclnerney Ganzer Lewis GEORGE ASHWORTH Athletic Director coached in Streator for three years. This year he has been in charge of football, basketball, and track. Max Patrick served his first year at Streator this year and has coached basketball, cross country, and track. Gaston Freeman spent his third year Ln Etreator coaching basketball and base- a . Through all the happiness and heart- breaks, these coaches have stuck to their jobs as best they could. They have tried to teach sportsmanship as well as the sport. By their never-ending work, they have gained the loyalty of every athlete. Lundberg Patrick Freeman gnoj VARSITY FOOTBALL The Bulldogs' first game was played away from home at Marquette. A score late in the final minutes of the second quarter was all that was needed to give Marquette the win. Touchdowns by Courey and Baxter were not enough to pull Streator through with a win over Ottawa. Our rivals made 26 to our 13 points. Our next hurdle was St. Bede. With Sandine and Baxter scoring for Streator, we won 13-0. An otherwise perfect Homecoming was spoiled by the Blue Demons from Kanka- kee. They gave us a 26-0 defeat. Using a strong defense, Peoria Central held Streator scoreless and then went ahead to score 23 for themselves. Pekin forged ahead of a determined Streator team to win by 20-O. Mistakes on Streator's part cost them the game. Lacking a few needed yards at oppor- tune times, Streator's scoring drives never did materialize. Danville played defensive ball after scoring once in the first minutes of the first quarter. Manual overpowered Streator by a score of 31-7. Streator's score was made by Kerestes. Springfield turned what should have been defeat into victory. Springfield ended our season with a 21-7 score. Our Bulldogs were always in there fight- ing and playing as hard as they could. Most of their defeats can be blamed on mistakes. Their desire to play never diminished throughout the season. Because of the un- failing determination showed this season, the coaches will look toward another fight- ing Bulldog team next year. Back row: Coach liunclberg, S. O'Kraski, lt. Goerne, G. Schmitz, W. Chamberlain, W. Mitchell, A. Pierce Third row: Coach Ashworth, K. Courey, R. Kimber, D. Fincham, R. Morgan, D. Callahan, M. Callahan, J. Cain, J. Finnegan, Coach Ganzer Second row: P. Gautschy, D. Kerestes, J. Heinz. M. Chergosky, A. DeLong, J. Harshbarger, D. Kaschak, D. Zion Front row: R. Bean, K. Dimmig, VV. Novotney, R. Novutney, li. Sandine, J. Richards, D. Amell, T. Melody flllj K. Dimmig R. Sophei' D. Callahan M. Chergosky A. DeLong R. Kimber A. Pierce R. Morgan G. Schmitz D. Fincham R. Gahm GRADUATING S MEN You players Whose pictures surround this Write-up are not to be looked down upon because of your record. There are more factors that determine your team's rating than a win-loss record. Your love of the game has kept your team's potential spirit at a high constant. This love of the sport is one of the most important traits that has kept your team going. With this desire to play, you could subdue most teams regardless of their size. The common interest in the same sport has made you stick together. Too often jealousies arise because of the starting eleven. You have accepted your team mem- bers for their ability. Personalities have not entered into your judgment. This single factor has added greatly to your season. This is one idea you should keep all through your lives. Although you hate to admit it, you liked your coaches and put out your best for them. You were ready to take their criti- cism as it was meant to be taken. Your coaches won't ever forget your determina- tion to go out and win. They Worked just as hard as you, and it was you that kept their hopes up. These men will stick by you as you have stuck by them. A few mistakes at the Wrong time have kept you out of the vvinner's circle. Never- theless, you kept Working to reach perfec- tion. You should be commended on this single point if nothing else. If you will keep this attitude all through life, you will never fail. R. Sandine W. Mitchell ,yi , f Back row: W. Noble, S. Bucalo, D. Meyers, R. Danko, W. Woodward, G. Tyne, J. Sampson, H. Kennedy, C. Barton Second row: Coach Mclnerney, K. Kreitner, P. Moye, A. Johnston, R. Conness, J. Mehalic, R. Clark, R. Phillis, W. Osborn. R. Call, R. Gocrne. K. Abdnour, Mgr. Third row: Coach Lewis, D. Lee-se, T. Vuruz, C. Dueser, J. Batkiewicz, N. Hanley, L. Maniglia, B. Wheat- land, W. Haar, S. Hrasch, Mgr. Front row: E. Christmann, W. Chamberlain, P. McConnell, K. Zimmer, T. Drapp. E. Schulcr, E. Harcharik, W. Muntz FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL By taking their coaches, word and put- ting it into practice, this team was able to win four out of five games. Their willing- ness to work and to fight is evident by their record. They all had their eyes on victory and got it by all working together. Working with Coaches Mclnerney and Lewis, this fine team was able to beat La Salle 19-0, Pontiac 13-6 and 20-6, and Mar- quette 43-0. Their only defeat was given to them by our rivals, the Ottawa Pirates, 6-0. From any way that you look, this has been a very good year. FRESHMAN FOCTBALL Winning three out of five games was the record of the Freshman team. Through- out all types of circumstances, they showed that they could always carry on the Bulldog spirit. This spirit helped them to win three games and to keep from being discouraged when they lost two games. Fighting under the leadership of Coach- es Lewis and Mclnerney, they defeated Marquette 14-0, La Salle 12-0, and Spring Valley 7-O. They were defeated by St. Bede 20-7 and Ottawa 21-0. The boys did not have a bad year, but they will have to try even harder next year to reach perfection. The utmost is the minimum expected of these boys next year. Back row: W, VVoomlwarxl, G. Tyne, S. Bucalo, R. Danko, H. Kennedy Second row: Coach Mclnerney, D. Leese, P. McConnell, R. Conness, J. Mehalic, J. Sampson, K. Kreitner, Coach Lewis Front row: S. Hrasch. Mgr., T. Voruz. C. Dueser, K. Zimmer, N. Hanley, R. Clark, B. Wheatland, K. Abdnour, Mgr. lfllil LEFT TO RIGHT: Front Row: J. Delheimer, K. VVilliams, B. Wilson, J. McDonald, N. Ryan, J. Mehall Back Row: G. Cherveny, N. Ryan, M. Keating, D. Kirkpatrick, T. McCoy, Coach Patrick. CROSS COUNTRY The Cross Country squad of the 1954-'55 school season displayed the spirit and fight of a champion team. Under the guidance of Coach Max Patrick, the team developed into one of the most aggressive teams in the state. The Bulldog runners carried out a suc- cessful season in which they divided six dual meets. They finished second in the only triangular meet of the year, and fin- ished fourth in Ottawa's Invitational meet. The Bulldogs rated seventh in the Big Twelve, second in The Illinois Valley Classic, and fourth in the District. For the second time in the school's history, a runner, Deon Kirkpatrick, qualified for state. This was Coach Patrick's first year at Streator, and we feel he did a good job and will continue to do so next year. Coach Patrick loses only two of his squad mem- 51141 bers by graduation, and nine will return next year. Seniors Jack Mehall and Deon Kirkpatrick graduate in June. Upper- classmen returning next year will be Neal Ryan, Mike Keating, Mike Ryan, George Cherveny, Terry McCoy and Ken Williams. We hope with all sincerity that, with the gain in experience, they will have an un- defeated team next year. SCHEDULE Second . First Ottawa Serena ........... . . . Odell .............. .... F irst La Salle-Peru ........ ...... F irst Ottawa Invitational . . . .... Fourth Peoria Central ...... .... S econd Big Twelve ....... . . . Seventh I. V. ......... .... S econd District . . . .... Fourth VARSITY BASKETBALL This was the year for the Bulldogs. After several previous losing seasons, Streator's Varsity Basketball team finally came through with a winning season. The Bulldogs finished first in the Illinois Valley Conference and took fifth place in the Big Twelve Conference. In tournament play they were defeated in their second game in the Pontiac Holiday Tournament on a last second shot that put Lockport ahead by one point. The Bulldogs won the Regional Tournament, which was held at the Streator Armory, by defeating Ottawa Marquette by a 58 to 51 score. From the Regional the Bulldogs moved to the Ottawa Sectional, where they defeated Tonica in their first game by a 58 to 49 score, and then fell before a fine Princeton team by a 48 to 37 score. Princeton later took fourth place in the state tournament. Exceptionally fine sportsmanship was shown by Streator fans at the tourna- ment games. Team and school spirit were exceptionally high this year. Coach Gaston Freeman was most lavish in his praise of the student body's spirit at the basketball games. An innovation this year were voluntary, half-hour pep sessions before each home basketball game, which added to the general high spirit of the student body. This year Streator is losing its five starters, who are all Seniors. Coach Freeman has some fine reserves to build Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streatoi Streator Streator Streator Strcator Streator Streator Streator Sitreator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator 71 45 43 50 40 66 48 66 55 51 47 44 653 54 64 4'l 61 50 47 52 SCHEDULE Bede ........ Danville La Salle-Peru I :Peoria Manual . . . ......... Lincoln .......Ottawa ......Pekin ....Mattoon .........Hall . . . ........ Danville . . . .... La Salle-Peru . . . . . .Peoria Central . . . ......... Ottawa ........Pek1n . . . ........ St. Bede . . . ..... Springfield . . . ...... Marquette . . . . . .Peoria Manual . . . . . . . .Peoria Central ............Ma1'seilles PONTIAC HOLIDAY TOURNA M ENT Streator 74 ......,....... Delevan Streator 33. ............ Lockport REGION A L TOURNAMENT Streatoi Strea tor SEC' ' 64 ............. . .Morris 47 ............ Marseilles Streator 58 ............ Marquette TIONA I. TO LTRNAMENT Streator 58 around next year. st,-Qatw 227 Front Row Sitting: Managers G. Schultz, J. Harshbarger, B. Novotney Second Row: Coach Freeman Third Row: J. Vanku, B. Benning, R. Creamean Back Row: M. Keating, D, Kerestes, J. Yenrlro, J. Spraggon, li, Hart, M. Callahan, J. Hool, J. Mchall, H. Baxter, S. O'Kraski, J. Hanley. . .... ......... T onica . . . .... Princeton ifiVANK0il3 LGE S ' Q Q,X3mEA?'5,f J f MEHALL l aaa . 'Q da J? .. . F Q iff. I ' .k 2, , A! . A , , 15 , 5 ' r ff I L 1 af - X R K , Nev W X 3? 259 i , .V Ang ' vs 'Jig E ', . . , SPRAGCON fNef- i l GRADUATING S MEN JERRY VA NKO Jerry Vanko finished his third sea- son on the varsity this year. He was selected the most valuable player by his teammates. He won the free throw trophy his Sophomore and Junior years. Jerry was high scorer for this year and was co-captain of the team. RON CREAMEAN Ron Creamean was the team's co- captain whose spirit kept the team strong all season. Ron was adjudged the best defensive man on the squad by his teammates. JACK SPRAGGON Jack Spraggon won the free throw trophy this year. He was the team's playmaker and ball handler. Jack had an excellent jump shot and set shot. He was given honorable mention on the all-state team. JERRY YENDRO Jerry Yendro was selected as the most improved player by his team- mates this season. Jerry could really get into the air for rebounds. He had the bad habit, however, of getting three personal fouls on himself in the first quarter of many of Streator's games. JACK MEHALL Jack Mehall was a valuable asset at the forward position. Although he was small as forwards go, he was an excellent rebounder. He showed up many taller boys. He was a spirited player and kept the team moving. LARRY NEUMANN An unfortunate turn of events pre- vented Larry Neumann from seeing much action this year. He developed an illness that hospitalized him for a few weeks and forced him to take things easy for a year. He would un- doubtedly have helped the team. flloj Standing: Coach Mclnerney, R. Goerne, P. Moye, W. Haar, C. Johnson, P. Dell Second Row: D. Drapp, W. Chamberlain, G. Chiistmann Front Row: J. Kennedy, R. Pryor, A. Johnston Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator SCHEDULE ..............Danville ........Peoria Manual .........Ottavva ........Pek1n ......Matt0on ........Danville Salle ........Pe0ria Central .........Ottawa .......Ottawa .......Pekin . . . .St. Bede . . . .Princeton . . . .Marquette ...Manual . .. . . . .Central ............Marseilles . . . . . . . . .La Salle-Peru .........0ttawa .........Hall . . . .Marseilles 33 32 37 49 34 46 29 35 43 49 41 50 46 38 40 34 21 41 43 31 43 FROSH-SOPH This year the Frosh-Soph finished the year with a better-than-average season. The same spirit that was dis- played in the Varsity games showed in their games. They were willing workers and could be counted on to be in there fighting at all times. They lost some very close games which could have gone either Way. They came up against several of the better teams in the Big Twelve Conference and knocked them off. At the same time they were getting valuable experience which should help out the varsity on the Winning season that they had this year. We are expecting to see most of the boys back again next year, and many of them in varsity uniforms. The schedule includes both Junior Varsity and Frosh- Soph scores. In general the Frosh-Soph turned in a better record than the Junior Varsity, but both had good records. The Junior Varsity played before all Big Twelve games. Both the Junior Varsity and Frosh-Soph teams were handled by Coach Max Patrick. This was Coach Patrick's first year at Streator. Judging by his fine work this past season, he is sure to produce Winning teams in the future. D171 Standing: Ccach Mclnerney, R. Sirotnak, R. Mullins, D. Elias, H. Kennedy, R. Stasell, Mgr. Second Row: K. Kreitner, J. McDonald, J. Wolff, S. Bucalo Front Row: R. Missell, R. Wilson, C. Dueser, J. Brems, D. Leese FRESHMEN The Frosh team finished up with a 9 won and 4 lost record. The Freshmen learned a lot and will provide much valuable material for Coach Patrick's Frosh-Soph team. The boys went through the season at a fast pace. Under their Coach, Francis Mclnerney, they Won most of their games by sizable margins, trouncing La Salle-Peru on one of their games by an incredible 66 to 18 score. Bob Wilson led the scoring in this game. Coach Mclnerney taught the boys a great deal of basketball, which shows in their rec- ord. The team never stopped working during practice, which reflected on their overall floor play during the games. The season was highlighted by their defeat of Ottawa by a 39 to 37 score. It was the only defeat the Ottawa cagers suffered this season. We will be looking forward to the season the boys will have three years from now when they are on the Varsity. They have a well-balanced team with enough height and basketball scoring to make a winning team. 51183 Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator Streator SCHEDULE ....St.Bede 35 .........Hall24 .......La Salle23 .....Marquette 20 . . . . . ..... Marseilles 42 ........Hall 39 .....Ottawa 33 .....St.Bede51 .......LaSalle18 .....Marquette 24 ........Ottawa3'7 .....Marseilles 46 .....Marseilles 37 LEFT TO RIGHT: Standing: William Storz, Dick McMillion, Jack Patterson, Jim Mazak, Scott Patterson, Dick Missel, Eugene Hurcharik, Roger Kimber Kneeling: Coach Ganzer, Pat McConnell, Jim Wolfe, Bob Wil- son. Kamell Abdnour, Glenn Pollett, Gene McMillion TENNIS When Coach Don Lewis issued the call for tennis candidates, thirteen boys showed up and the tennis season was in full swing. The squad has seven veterans from last year's team, and five of the seven are major lettermen: Jack Mehall, Tony Pierce, Dan Hyduk, Ted Drapp, and Dick Hamann. These boys will form the nucleus of this year's squad, and, with the determination of the younger boys, we can look for a very good season. The agenda for the tennis squad has ten matches with various schools in the state: Bloomington, Ottawa, Morris, Marseilles, La Salle-Peru, and the Big Twelve. This has been the first year at Streator for Coach Lewis, and he has coached the teams with good judgment. GOLF As spring rolled around, twelve boys dug out their golf clubs, and under the supervision of Coach Ganzer, took them- selves to the tee for another S. H. S. golf season. Five of the players are veterans from last year's team: Jack Patterson, Jim Mazak, Scott Patterson, Gene McMillion. and Don Bowman. During the season the squad will com- pete in twelve meets which include the Illinois Valley Meet, Big Twelve, and our rival, Ottawa. Coach Ganzer has a squad with plenty of spirit and determination. He can look forward to a fine season this year and next because of the valuable experience that the younger boys will gain. We always need underclassmen to fill in the spaces left by the seniors, and we hope to have a bigger and better team next year. y Ear-4 m1' I.l1lI '1' T0 RIGHT: Standing: Coach Lewis, Donald Leese, Ron Missel, Jim Hanley, Jack Mehall Kneeling: Fred Schall, Tony Pierce, Dick Hamann, Harold Hzigi 51191 1151-nigh Row: K. Zimmer, B. Wheatland, R. Hogan, C. Cravatta, R. Callahan, R. Webb, li. Clark, G. Blue, . an SeconrliRow: YJ. Cali, E. Guyon, J. Cain, T. Cavanaugh, P. McConnell, E. Kinkade, T. Cravatta. Back Row: Coach Ganzer, R. Morgan, D. Callahan, VV. Farrare, M. Chergosky, A. DeLong, J. Clark, T. Novotney, J. Richards, P. Prerirlcrgast. Manager. WRESTLING The Streator Bulldog wrestling team had a successful season this year, winning five dual matches and losing five dual matches. This is the fourth year for wres- tling at Streator High, and the boys have progressed rapidly in that time. This year five Bulldogs won places in the Big 12 meet at Peoria Central: Al De Long, J. Richards, D. Allan, J. Clark, and D. Callahan. Then the team traveled to Champaign to take part in the sectional wrestling tournament. At Champaign Al De Long, J. Clark, and D. Callahan quali- fied for the State Wrestling Tournament, where Alvin De Long got to the semi-finals before he was defeated. J. Clark and D. Callahan were defeated in first-round matches. SWIMMING Splash! What was that? That was the S. H. S. swimming team off on another season. Thirteen swimmers composed the team that carried the Bulldog honor in ten meets. The team showed improvement from last year and won four of their ten meets. During the season the swimmers competed with schools from the surrounding territory, including Ottawa, Onarga, Bloomington, and La Salle-Peru. Frank Kear and Dave Fincham are the only graduating Seniors on the teamg eleven swimmers will be re- turning for next year's squad. This year's team broke almost every school record that could be broken. They worked hard and it paid off with experi- ence and admiration from their fellow school mates. LEFT TO RIGHT: Front row: D. Fincham, D. Capko, D, Hamann M. Ryan. D. Ryan, T. Mate-er Second row: B. Fosler, F. Kear, W. Morgan J. Rubis, Wm. Reese, R. Harcar Back row: J. Barnwell, Mgr., M. Kruger, J Mehalic, M. Williams, T. McCoy, J. lngalsbe, J. Hau, Coach Lewis mug LEFT T0 RIGHT: Front Row: James Minder, Deon Kirkpatrick, Elmer Cinnamon, Alvin Delong, Jerry Heinz Second Row: Ron Kornas, Paul Moye, Robert Johnson, Jack Richards, Ted Voruz, Bob Sopher, Neale Hanley, Ken Williams Third Row: Jack Katrein, Mgr., Terry McCoy, Frank Kear, Mike Ryan, John Ilrems, Bob Conness, Bruce Mackey, Joe Lamagno, Coach Max Patrick Back Row: Coach Albert Lundberg, Eugene Christmann, Wayne Chamberlain, Ron Goerne, Ray Mitchell, Dick Notman, Mgr. TRACK SCHEDULE April 5 - Odell ........ .Here April 13 - Pontiac ...... .Here April 16 - Bloomington . .. .Here April 19 - Marquette . . . There April 26 - Hall ........ There May 6 - Dwight ......... . .Here May 13 - District ............. ........ O ttawa May 17 - I. V. .................. ......... O ttawa May 24 - La Salle, Quadrangular .. ............ There May 28 - Big Twelve ............ .... P eoria Manual Forty-five boys showed up when Coach Lundberg announced the track season was officially opened. There were four major letter winners returning with the group. They were Alvin De Long, milerg Bob Sopher, 100 yard dashg Jack Richards, pole-vaultg and Ron Goerne, high jump. This year's schedule consists of ten meets. The season opens with Streator entertaining Odell, and the last four meets will offer the biggest competition against the boys. These meets are the District, I. V., Quad- rangular, and the Big Twelve. The track squad worked very hard under the supervision of Coach Lundberg and his assistant, Coach Patrick. They worked together and turned out a well balanced team. We can be proud of Coaches Lundberg and Patrick. This year we feel that the present squad will finish with a fine record, not only in wins and losses, but in sportsmanship too. With the Seniors graduating in June, we will lose some of the squad, but with the experi- ence gained by the underclassmen, we will be looking for a fine season next year. H211 Front Row: B. Masley, T. Cravatta, R. Elias, A. Johnston, R. Sirotnak, R. Majercin, F. Bandura, W. Hornick, T. Anderson, Mgr. 2nd Row: H. Donnell, Mgr., D. Kerestes, J. Vanko, R. Hagerty, G. Wargo, J. Spraggon, W. Novotney, J. Yendro, D. Kaschak, J. Hall, Mgr. Back Row: J. Clayton, Mgr., D. Gaydos, K. Kreitner, R. Novotney, D. Zion, J. Cottingham, J. Cain, J. Hozie, R. Creamean, Coach Gaston Freeman BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 5 - Toluca .................. .. .Home April 14 - St. Bede ....... Away April 16 - Manual Q21 .... Home April 19 - Depue ....... Home April 23 - Central C21 .... Away April 25-La Salle ..., Home April 28 - St. Bede .... Home April 30 - Depue .... Away May 3 - Morris ........ Home May 5 - La Salle ......... Away May 7 - Bloomington Q21 . . . Away May 10 - Toluca .......... .... A way Following the traditional Streator baseball spirit, forty-two candi- dates applied for baseball on March 21. With eighteen veterans, includ- ing ten lettermen, Coach Gaston Freeman, the new head coach, is looking toward a successful season. Coach Mclnerney was transferred from track coach to assistant baseball coach. Because of the boys' experience and a good coaching staff, Streator should have another winning season. Most of Streator's hopes are based on these returning lettermen: Dan Kerestes, Jack Spraggon, Jerry Yendro, Bill Novotney, Jerry Vanko, George Wargo, Ron Creamean, Merlin Callahan, and -Dick Hagerty. Returning non-lettermen are Dan Zion, Bob Masley, John Kennedy, Al Johnston, Bob Novotney, Tony Cravatta, Jerry Hozie, and John Cain. Rookies for this year are John Cottingham, Ken Kreitner, Don Kmetz, Francis Bandura, Roger Majerchin, Dave Kaschak, Ron Sirotnak, Rich- ard Elias, Rodney Holliday, Bill Hornick, Henry Kennedy, and Lee Kidder. Although the Bulldogs have another tough schedule, we are expect- ing them to come through in traditional Bulldog style and come out winning. 51223 Front row: Janet Kmetz, B. Stull, J. Mesarchik, J. Sliker, M. Teach, D. Rofzers Second row: J. Elias. C. Welge, J. Friederich, B. Donart, C. Cali, C. Promenschenkel, J. Hatala, J. Hoffner Third row: J. Majors, K. Higgins, J. Keating, M. Majors, P. Case, D. Johnson, D. Gayon Fourth row: Y. Nutgrass. J. Giacinto, M. Stasell, B. Letanoski, R. Sopko, M. Hoffman, Janice Kmetz Back row: M. Dominic, S. Szobar, J. Amell, C. Moxley, S. Cox, K. Hardgrove, S. Jones G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association, under the supervision of Miss Lillian Goll, had a very active year this year. It was quite a large organization, consisting of approxi- mately forty members. At the initiation ceremony, which was held one night after school, new members were initiated into the organization. The initiation ceremony was quite impressive. As each new member's name was called out, she would walk to the stage carrying a lighted candle. When all the new members were on the stage, they formed a semi-circle and repeated the G. A. A. pledge. The ceremony lasted about one hour, and when it was over the girls were served refreshments by the old members. Altogether it was a thrilling ceremony and one that all the girls enjoyed. During the past year the girls enjoyed many and varied activities. In the spring and fall the girls Went to the athletic field and played field hockey, tennis, softball and archery. When winter weather forced them to stay indoors, they played basketball and volleyball in the 51233 school gym. Other activities enjoyed by the girls were bowling, swimming, and fencing. Several of the girls formed basketball teams with such eye-catching names as The Bloomer Girls and many other such names. These teams entered in noon-hour competition in the large gym. These noon-hour games were well attended because the girls played excellent basketball. To have an organization such as the Girls' Athletic Association in our school only serves to prove that our country is a democracy. Even their motto is an example of our democracy. It should serve as an inspiration to all girls. The motto is as follows: I promise to uphold the ideals of the Girls' Athletic Association, by promoting interest in athletics and the out-of-doors, by living so that I may be healthy and strongg by making good sportsman- ship a constant factor in my conduct. Only in our country can the young people join such organizations and learn to be useful citizens of the U. S. The Girls, Athletic Association and its members are a credit not only to our school, but also to our nation. IQOTTUM: J. Sliker B. Donart Janet Kmetz J. Amell MIDDLE: P. Case B Janice Kmetz Tor: K. Higgins mu TENNIS One of the most enjoyable activities that the girls partici- pated in this year was tennis. Not too many girls knew how to play tennis before they join- ed G. A. A., but through the G. A. A. they learned how to play and enjoy the game. The G. A. A. gives its members many opportunities to play and enjoy different sports. BASKETBALL One of the G. A. A.'s most prominent activities is basket- ball. The girls enjoyed playing basketball so well that they even organized various teams and engaged in noon-hour com- petition. Basketball is one of the best-loved sports because it gives the girls a chance to work together as a team and develop good teamwork and sportsman- ship. ARCHERY One of the least-known ac- tivities around Streator is arch- ery. Through the activities of the G. A. A., the girls learned the various fundamentals of archery. Due to the excellent instruction of Miss Goll, the girls learned these fundamen- tals in the proper manner. For most of the girls it was a new, but satisfying, experience. mn VARSITY S Rees N. Lechner R. Drapp CHEERLEADERS The Varsity Cheerleaders, under the supervision of Miss Giffhorn, did an excel- lent job this year. They attended every basketball and football game, and led the cheers at these games. They were partly responsible for the excellent school spirit that was evidenced this year. J. Woodward S. Richards The Frosh-Soph Cheerleaders, super- vised by Miss Giffhorn, were quite active this year in displaying their cheerleading talents at the Frosh-Soph games. Their en- thusiasm and activity inspired their teams on to victory in many cases. They did an excellent job this year, and their leadership was inspiring to everyone. FROSH-SOPH C. Moore L. A. Render J. Mueser S. Moore M. A. Yanello H1263 TOP LEFT CENTER RIGHT GO, GO, G0 team in 2105011 More than one hand needed to stop El Ton' CENTER Bulldog Gomg HP! BOTTOM LEFT 'ml' NIGHT Streator High's Mr. Anthony No comment WN,l,FR IEW BOTTOM RIGHT Floating for Victory Ah, strategy'S the thing! T H Ein W W? W , f... To GUIDANCE- ff, T 51273 l w OUR THANKS . . The 1955 Hardscrabble staff would like to express its appreciation to the following people for their assistance in making the 1955 Hardscrabble a reality and a success: The faculty and student body. Our advisers - Mr. Westlake, Mrs. Ma- gierski, Mrs. Brix, and Miss Kietzman. Mr. Dean Sandry of Loranne Studio. Anderson Printing Company. Indianapolis Engraving Company and their representative, Mr. Larry Wells. Mr. Harold MacDonald, the Times-Press photographer.