Sycamore High School - Leaves Yearbook (Sycamore, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1951 volume:

0 ' NN . X k I . , 'W G' , 11 I ,. 1 , I Q v YI - , 'Hmm QP fv . -nn, WK In I M as Q FN 9 Q ' ' . ez 4 1 I an fp 2 ff ' ' uf 1f1r 'MH lxfl EN E? Us! U5 lg-.A 'Q 41 The forty-sixth edition published by the students of Sycamore Community High School, Sycamore, Illinois LEAVES of 1951 fl . A JW i v ' W g ji ' gg NH., X-.J 1 5, w, Sw f .. NM' A -. I 'li t X Y M .AX xkflmkxt ,'-x'x.,,'x'1x-'Cx- Q i S it I- If Z, if V n51'4-i-Sawx. I Si' fu! mf: -' u f ' . Q I JP an 1 ' X -1,l5l 'Milt if . 1- mwfw. lift ' films' . 'K ,ff .f 3 Athi ,. I, Will? 1 ESU I ii . ,5 ig 1' c i t T - , J S v 3- ' Y luq,5,,' v A 153' s, ., 4 f P JI l t .S 1' fi iv ' foreword . . . The Leaves, because it is emblematic of the Sycamore tree, has thus been appropriately adopted as the symbol of our school's yearbook. Throughout the '51 annual, each leaf reveals some phase of school activity which recalls cherished memories of the past. 2 FACULTY l F 1 N 4 J 3 Board of education Row 1: H. VVilkinson, R. Kellman, E. Safford, G. Moyers, M. Miner. Row 2: B. Dunmore, K. Elliott, W. Lenschow. Public education is a co-operative enterprise made up of the combined efforts of students, qualified teachers, interested patrons, and board members who want to serve their community. A promising future Mr. Safford, Mr. Lease. This year board officials removed an obstacle from the path of building the city's new grade schools, by completing the purchase of a site for the southeast school. The southeast site is made up of 26.7 acres of land located east of the Bishop McLaren Foundation. The north- west school will be built in Marsh's Park, across from the present West School, on land purchased by theschool board several years ago. Present plans call for beginning construction of the schools this spring. During the past year, those who served on the board were: Edward Safford, presidentg Merle Miner, secretaryg Walter Lenschow, Robert Kellman, Kenneth Elliott, Brune Dunmore, and Gail Moyers. Helen Wilkinson was employed as record- ing secretary, and R. A. Lease served as advisor to the group. We are certainly proud of these members and their united efforts that provided for us a Well organized educational program. The students of Sycohi were very appreciative of their school's fine administrative group. The high standards of education which the Sycamore Community High School has maintained throughout its exist- ence were due, largely to these highly capable and efficient administrators. The office staff of the high school during the year was most active. In addition to the services of Mr. Lease and Mr. Shrout, two more advisors, Miss Ruth Cortright and Mr. G. Wesley Parker, were hired to assist in carrying out numerous duties of the administration. As superintendent of schools, Mr. Lease had many duties to perform. His major task was the supervision of the general educational program. He also designed the school's budget, supervised measures of improvement for the buildings and grounds, and selected the faculty members. Miss Cortright, assistant superin- tendent, had special duties in the fields of curriculum and the selection of educational equipment. She also advised teachers so that students might receive the most benefit from the use of available materials and teacher-guidance. The planning of the high school calendar, the supervising of the athletic program, and the direction of other extra-curricular activities com- posed a portion of the tasks accorded to the principal, Mr. Shrout. In addition, he consulted with high school students to help adjust relationships among the parents, teachers, and pupils. Mr. Parker's responsibilities, for the most part, included the super- vision of the seventh and eighth grades. Each of these four people had a very important part in the successful direction of the school curriculum, and their efforts resulted in a high plane of education for students of this high school. Richard Lease State 'Pencllors College, St. Cloud, Minnesota U l it ' of Mix tn, B S XI S -ld 1 l 1 C nt ll l r- itg of Clif! I X tl t Ruth Cortright North Central College University of Illinois B.S. Lollxnbin University ALA. Jesse Shrout Algebra University of Illinois B.S. University of Wisconsin, XIS Uiilversity of Colo:-nd G. Wesley Parker Eighth Grade Stn e University oi Iowa r is..-x., nn. 5 Administration Faculty Margaret Adams English l, 4 Oh:-rlin College, B. A. Mldillebury Collvgv. M. A. University of Colorado Unlvvrsity of Wisconsin Northwestern Univ:-rslty Cora Christian l'Iig.zhth Grndi' Nor-thorn Illinois Slain 'l'vncliors' College IfIllVPI'SlI'J' of flllvilgtl linlvi-rslty of Wisi-onsln Uniwrsity of Iown Wliitvwzltvr Stain 'foncliurs' Collvgo Urey Arnold, Jr. Vocnl Mnsiv lllivvr Follvgv, B. S. Ilnivorsity of Illinois, M. S. Gordon Dahlgren English 2 AlIlPI'lt'!lll History ' Northe-rn Illinois Shun Tvnclxvrs' Collogo, Il. S. Colninhin University Viola Billett Lntin World Ilistory English 3 Win-:lion Colh-pro. IL A. Northwestern Uliivorsiiy. M. A. University of Colorado Ellen Follmer Lihrnrinn Iown State Tom-lwrs' College. B. A. Xortliwvsrern Vnivn-rsity, M. A. University of Illinois Iowa Univ:-rsity . Alton Brand Rainil, IilSlI'lllII0llIlll Mnsiv North Control College, Il. A, Ynndorcook School of Blush' Northvrn Illinois Stan- Ti-an-hors Collrgv Walter E. Hauswald Flu-mistry Physlvs G1-nvrnl Sr-ivnvo Indiana Control Follogro. B. A. Univi-rsity of Iowa. M. A. Eunice Breneman Foods ll0IIlt'l1l1l king University of Illinois. B. S. Marietta Hulbert . Bookkeeping: Sll0l'tlllllltl Typing University of Wisconsin, B. A. Ripon l'olleg.:o Gregg: College- Whitownh-r Srnto Tonchors' Collvgo University of Coiorndo 6 F... r x. a Charles H J essen Gtntrnl Sri:-me It rlght Junior College horthfrn Illinois Stnte ltnthers Lollege, B. S. James McCauley Seventh Grade Conch Northern Illinois State 'l'v:lul1vrs' l'ollvg:0, B. S. Peter Johnson urthtrn Illinois Stnte euhu ollegv, B. S. Qt Norhtrts Lollege lnlorulo Ntnte, M. A. Cora Miner Art Ynl pnrniso University Ulliwlpro Aundeiny of Fine Arts A pplied A rts School Pearllabell Jordan Ilxrztm tollege B. A. 1tIIIINVlXlllllI Stnte College, M. A. Ellen Paterson Lhtfotorin Vlothinr Home Management. University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin Marilyn Masnaghetti Northern Illinois State Iemhers L lloge, B. A. nnersitw of Miuhignn Duane Rose American History Socinl Problenis Northern Illinois State B. A. 'l'em-tiers College, B. S. University of Illinois, M. University of Michigan Lee Mathes Direstor ot Xthletics Drutr trninin Course Iurksxillt State Tenchers College Ilnuersitt ot Ioxvn, B. S. iursitt of Ioivn. M. A. lnntrstn of Colorndo . Shirley Rosendahl Girls Physii-nl Education Ilonllh Ilrivt-r-training Course North Ft-ntrnl College, B 7 A . .b. F acu Faculty I Peter Schloss Mnthenmtics Bemidji Stnto Teachers Col- lege. 'B.S. Mayville State Teachers College University of Wisconsin University of Kentucky M. S. U. of Wisconsin Aldrich Stevens Seventh Grade Conch Northern Illinois State Teachers College, B.S. Armoured Corps School Columbia University Leland Strombom Manual Arts Northern Illinois State T- l f ' C ll r Il A. incurs o ege, . Stout Institute M A The fine reputation attained by the Sycamore Community High School was, in no small part, due to the well-trained men and women who comprised Sycohi's faculty. Faculty members did not relinquish their responsibilities at the conclusion of class room activities, but willingly assumed a wide variety of additional duties which greatly helped to enrich the educational program offered to all students. For these Richmond Terrell Philhert Wiuebrenner Agriculture Biology Purdue University, B.S., M. S. Ella Townsend Secretary 0rr's Business College English 2, 3' Illinois College, A.B. University of Illinois, M.A. advisors and counselors were interested not only in academic subject matter, but in helping to promote a full realization of education, guidance, and character develop- ment for the youth of the school and of the community. The young people of Sycamore High School deeply and sincerely appreciated the genuine interest teachers have shown for the benefit of all students. Cafeteria The way to the kids' hearts Get ,em clean, boys! Mrs. Mulligan, Mrs. Viner, Miss Paterson, Miss Lane Ray Larson, Orville Fant Every week-day about two hundred fifty students were served a nutritious meal in the high school cafeteria. This lunch consisted of a fruit juice, hot dish, salad or vegetable, sandwiches, milk and dessert. Miss Paterson was the supervisor of the cafeteria. Her duties included the preparing of menus, the ordering of food, and the supervision of food preparation. During the school year there were three full-time cooks employedg Mrs. Let's dance Minnie Viner, Mary Lane, and Mrs. Fern Milligan. The fourteen student-helpers who assisted in the cafeteria had various duties, such as setting up the counter, serving faculty-plates, filling student- plates, operating the dish washer, and cleaning trays and tables. These students also assisted with various school and civic-sponsored dinners held in the cafe- teria throughout the year. Anybody hungry ? Marlene Johnson, Rachel Lahti, Bonnie Wallace, Bonnie Warner, Sue Bennett, Carol Barbara Burgart, Polly Frautschy. lfVirsing V l Services Bill Hindenburg, Cliff Sundly Charles Peplow, William Frey Janitors and Bus Drivers The building and grounds 'of Sycohi were kept clean and attractive by the tireless efforts of Sycohi's janitors. To increase the efficiency of the janitorial staff, each janitor assumed the following duties: Cliff Sundly, cabinet building, boilers, gymnasium, and general repairs, Bill Frey, first floor, and part of the second floor, Charles Peplow, remainder of the second floor, and study hall, Bill l-lindenburg, locker rooms, cafeteria, and music room. This year rural students had the convenience of transportation to and from school by six Sycohi buses, which were also frequently used to transport students on field trips and out-of-town games. The men who had the responsibility of driving these buses wereg Bob Hudson, Bill Frey, Bill Hindenburg, Arthur Carpenter, Glenn Lindstrom, Fay Gabriel, and Floyd Mowery. Row 1: William Frey, Lowell Morrison, Glenn Lindstrom, Row 2: Bill Hindenburg Robert Hudson, Art Carpenter. Q' 10 CLASSES a 4 P E I- J I. Senior class Sue Butzow, Audrey Clark, Miss Adams, Earl Roberts, Charles Anderson. Seniors found the final year at Sycohi a strange paradox. As graduation-time grew closer, they suddenly began to regard those past years as, not so bad after all, and sessions of remember the time, became more and more frequent. The nucleus of almost all Sycohi organizations was composed of competent seniors. The Leaves' Staff was under the direction of Marilyn Hoffmann, editorg Dorothy Tamlyn, literary editorg Audrey Clark, secretary, Kay Frautschy, business manager. Seniors who presided over various other organizations were: Jody Horne, Pep Clubg Sue Butzow, FHA and National Honor Society, Gene Wirsing, FFAg Annie Wilson, GAA, Nina Nichols, school paperg Argel Davis, AVOC'sg Ken Knudsen, Spartan Club. Jay Haka and Chuck Minnihan were elected co-captains of the football team, and Ken Knudsen and Gene Wade, co-captains of the basket- ball team. Nan Byrd, cheerleader, Bev Gilmore, leader of the flag twirlers, and Dorothy Tamlyn, pep band director, contributed to school spirit and entertain- ment at various athletic events. At senior class-play time, Norma Wildenradt was a properly sarcastic Miss Brooks. Six Class Colors: Maroon and White Class Flower: White Rose Class Motto: Not Finished, Just Begun. seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society during the year, increasing the number of senior members to the accepted fifteen per cent. On class day many awards fell to worthy seniors who actively participated in these various organizations. However. not all could be leaders. Many were on the teams, a member of a club, played in the band, sang in a chorus, worked on the annual, or acted in the play, and were very important to the success of these activities. On May 18, following the annual Class Day program, all seniors met in the high school cafeteria, where they were honored at a class dinner. At the conclusion of the dinner, social dancing and fellowship were enjoyed. Then preceding graduation, the high school career of these students was climaxed by the yearly picnic held at Starved Rock. As these young people depart into a world filled with confusion and turmoil, they face the responsibility of building a better world on a firm foundation of peace - for their work is, Not finished, just begun. Charles Anderson Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4 Boys' Chorus 1, 2 Class Officer Treasurer: 1 President 4 Football 1 2 4 Intramural 1. 2. 4 Spartan Club 4 Student Council 1, 2, 3 Track 1. 2, 4 Visual Aids 3, 4 Henrietta Balcom Ba nd 3, 4 G. G. A. 2, 3. -1 Girls' Chorus 2. 3 Music Contest 3', 4 Pep Club 1, 2. 4 Ralph Bennett F. F. A. 0, 4 Football 3 Newspaper Staff 4 , -4 Roland Besett Boys' Chorus 1 F. F. A. 1, 2, R, 4 Football 2, 4 Spartan Club 4 Tralvk 4 Joyce Bolander F. H. A. 2, 4 Flay: Twlrler R Girls' Chorus 2, 3 4 Pep Club 4 Senior class John Butzow Class Phil' Committee 4 Pm-p Club 1 Sue Butzow Band 2. 3. 4 Class Offirvr Vivo President 4 Clnss Play 4 F. Il. A. 4 President 4 G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 3 Girls' Chorus 1, 2 Leaves Staff 1, 2, 3 4 Ass't Literary l-Zditur 3 Mixml Chorus 3. 4 Music Contest 3. 4 National Honor Society 3 Prosldont -L Pep Club 2, 4 Nan Byrd Claw-rlvmler 4 Chorus 1. 2 Class Couuuittve 4 Class Play 4 Student Dircetor r...r. . .-. C 4 X 1 2 4 4 Leavvs Business Staff 1. 2 4 I.ouvvs Editorial Staff 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Newspaper Staff 4 Pap Club 1, 2, 4 Audrey Clark Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 ,2 Class Officer Secretary 4 Class Play 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4 Troasurer 4 1'.eavos Staff 1, 2. 3, 4 Secretary 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Musiv Conti-st 2. 3, 4 National Honor Society 4 Pep Club 1. 2, 4 Jerry Cliffe Boys' Chorus 1 Class Committee 4 Class Play 4 Learns Editorial Staff 3. Mixed Chorus 1 Visual Aids 2. 3. 4 Vive President 4 4 Senior class Jesse Coan llnskotball 1, 2, 3, -1 Boys' Chorus 1, 2 Clam Officer Vivo l'resld0llt 1 Class Play -l Football 1, 2, 3, -1 Intramural 1, 2, -l Ilvavos Staff 3 Spartan Club 3. -l Sm-retary l'roasurur -l 'l'l':ll'k 1, 2. 3, -l Visual Aids 1, 2, 3 Svuretary-Tn-asurvr 3' John Creighton Bryan lligh St-hool llaskvllmll 'l, 2. 3, -1 Boys' Chorus 1 Class Cmaxnlttee -1 Intramural 1, 2 Mixn-fl Chorus 2 ' Track 2 Sandra Danielsen Class lwhllllllllltlt' -l Class Play Couxmittvv 4 G, A. A. 1, 2, Sl Girls' Chorus l. 2. 3 1.1-avvs Staff -1 Pep Club -l Visual .-lids 4 Argel Davis llaskvtlmll 2 lntraxnural 2 Visual Aids 2. 3, 4 l'rs-slclout 4 Elaine Ebright Class Play Conunittvo 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, Il. 4 Mash' Conh-sl. 3 -l Pup Club 4 Ralph Eby Buys' Chorus 1 F. F. A. 4 Football 4 Vlsual Aids 4 Tom Fenstermaker l.n-o Cont:-r 1 G4-noa 2. 3 lkaskvtlmll 4 Football 4 Ns-wspala-r Staff 4 Spartan Club -1 Kay Frautschy llmul 1, 2, Il, 4 Chorus 1, 2 Class Coxuniittec -1 Class Play Couunltfoe 4 F. ll. A. 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1. 2, 4 1.1-avvs Business Staff 1, 2, 4 1,1-ares Editorial Staff 3 I,e-avos Business Manager 4 Mix:-ll Chorus 3. 4 Music Conhst 2, Pt-11 Club, 1, 2, 4 Richard Garland llaskvtball 2, 3, 4 Manasxor 3, 4 Boys' Chorus I Class Connnftee -l Class Play -I Football 2, 3 Maaagvr llyln Club -1 Lt-ares Staff 4 Mxwl Chorus 1. 4 Spartan Club 2, 3, -1 'frank 1, 2, 3, -1 Joan Garman Class C0'Illlllltt9B 4 Class Play 4 1-'. H. A, 1, 2, 3, 4 'l'n-usurer 1 l'rvslrlx-ut 2 G. A. A. 1, 4 Leaves Buslnoss Staff 1, 4 L4-ares Editorial Stuff 2, 3 Pop Club 1, 2, 3, -l Beverly Gilmore Class Committee 4 Class Play 4 Flag Twirler 2, 3. 4 G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Girls' Chorus 1 I. Leaves Staff 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3', 4 Music Contest 3 Pep Club 1, 2. 4 Vice President 4 David Gray Boys' Chorus 1 Class Committee 4 Class Pllly 4 F. F. A. 2 Gym Cluh 4 '1'ra1'k I. 4 Visual Aids 4 Marilyn Hagen Hand 1, 2, 3. 4 Class Committee 4 Class Play 4 F. H. A. 3. 4 Vive President 4 G. A. A. 1. 2, 3. 4 Girls' Chorus 1. 2 Leaves Editorial staff 1. 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 2 . Mnsiv Contest 1. , 3. 4 Newspaper Staff 4 Pep Club 2. 4 Jay Haka Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 Boys' Chorus 1 Class Committee 4 Class Play Cmnmlttee 4 Football 1. 2, 3. 4 Co-eaptain 4 Intramural 2 Spartan Cluh 3, 4 Vive President 4 Truck 1. 2, 3. 4 Visual Aids 2. 3' Vive l'n-sidt-nt ll Delores Haugen Class Committee 4 Class Play Committee 4 Girls' Chorus 2. 3 Leaves Staff 1, 3 Pep Club 4 Senior class Marilyn Hoffmann Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Class Committee 4 Class Offleer Seen-tary 2 Vive President 3 Class Play Committee 4 C S A l 2 3 f. A . . . . . -1 Secretary 2 Vive President 4 Girls' Chorus 1 Leaves Business Stall' 2 Leaves 'Editorial Staff 3, 4 Editor 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Music Contest 2, 3 National Honor Society 4 Pup Cluln 1. 22. 4 Joanne Horne Class Connnittoe 4 Class Officer Secretary 3 Class Play 4 G. A. A. 1. 2, 3. 4 Girls' Chorus 1, 2 Leaves Business Stuff 2 Leaves Editorial Staff 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Pep Club 1. 2- 4 President 4 Marvin Howe Ruskothall 1. 2. 3'. 4 Boys' Chorus 1 Class Connnlttee 4 Class Officer President 2 Class Play Connnitlee 4 Football 1. 2. Il. 4 Cmeaptain 2 Intramural 1, 2 Spartan Club, H. 4 Student Connell 1 Trask 1. 2. 3, 4 Visual Aids 2. 3 Eileen Johnson F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4 - 1 hlrls Chorus 1. 2 In-:Irvs Business Staff 1 Pep Club 4 David Keneway Class Committee 4 F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Senior class Kenneth Knudsen Bnskvumlx 1, 2, 3, 4 Co-captain 4 Boys' Chorus 1 Class Committee 4 Class Officer 1'l'0Sldl'llI'. 1 Treasurer 2 Class Play Commlttve 4 Football 1, 2, if Co-captain 2 Intramural 2 Spartan Club 2, 3, -1 President 4 UH-ack 1, 2. 3, 4 Nellie Kocher Class Committee 4 Class Play Connnittuo 4 F. H. A. 1 G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4 Girls' Chorus 1 la-avi-s Staff 4 Pop Club 1, 2, 4 James Larson Dt-Kalh 1, 2 llaskotlmll 3, 4 Class Play Couunittau 4 F. F. A. 1, 2 Football 4 Intrmmlral 1. 2 Spartan Club -1 Student Council 1 Shirley Lee Class Coxnmlttoc 4 Class Uffiuvr Vive Droshlvnt 2 Class Play Committee 4 G, A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Ia-:Ives Business Stuff 1, 2 Pep Club 1, 2, 4 Eugene Leighty llaskt-tlsall 1. 2, 3 4 Class Officer 1'rr-sitls-nt 3 Class Play Connnittve 4 Football 2. 3, -1 Spartan Cluh -1 Track 1, 2, 3. 4 John Linville Boys' Chorus 1 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Rm-porter 4 Warren Lowe Boys' Chorus 2 Class Committee 4 Class Play CllIlll'lllff0Q 4 F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, -1 Mixed Chorus 4 National Honor Society 4 Alberta Matthews Class Play Cflllllllilltk 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, -1 G, A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3 Lt-avvs Editorial Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 4 William McCall Boys' Chorus 1 Class Committee -I Class Play Committee 4 I.e:u'es Staff 3, 4 Art Editor 4 Mixvd Chorus 1 National Honor Society 4 Spartan Club 3, -1 Track 1, 2 Manager 1, 2 Patricia Miller Hand 1, 2, 3, -1 Class Committee 4 Class Play -1 G. A. A. 3, 4 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3 Leaves Staff 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3. 4 4 Music Contest 1, 2, 3, Pep Club 4 Charles Minnihan Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Bays' Chorus 1 Class Play Conunittoe 4 Foothall l. 2. 3, 4 Co-captain 4 Intramural 2 Spartan Club 3. 4 Sargeant-at-ui-ins 4 Trilvk 1, 2, 3 4 Nina Nichols Chorus 1. ,2 Class Coimnittve 4 Class Play Cmnuiittvc 4 F. H. A. 2. 3. 4 'l'rs-asurer 4 Leaves Business Staff 3 La-ares Editorial Staff 4 National Honor Society 4 Nl-wspapor Staff 4 Editor 4 Pep Club 4 Roger Oltman Chorus 1, 2 Class Play Conunittec- -1 F. F. A. 3, 4 Football 2. 3, 4 Spartan Club 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Wayne Oltman Chorus 1 F00ill:lu 2 Spartan Club 4 Trask 2, 3, 4 Mary Paulson Iioclu-lla 1, 2 Class Play Couuuittee 4 F. H. A. 3, 4 C -1 K 3 :.-.s. Girls' Chorus 1, 2 Pep Club 4 Visual Aids 4 Senior class Shirley Paulson Class Play Committee 4 F. H. A. 2, 4 G. G. A. 1, 2, 3 Girls' Chorus 3 1.4-avos Staff 2 ,3, 4 Pep Club 4 Dorlene Petersen Class Play 4 Studi-nt Dirootor Girls' Chorus 1, 2 Lcuvvs Business Staff 3 Virginia Poust Class Coninzittee 4 Class Play 4 G. A. A, 1, 2. 3, 4 Girls' Chorus 1 Leaves Business Stuff 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Music Contest 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 3, 4 Secretary-Treasurer Janice Read Class Play 4 G .A. A. 1, 2, 3' Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3 Loavos Staff 2. 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Earl Roberts Basketball 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 4 Treasurer Class Play 4 Football 2, 4 Intramural , 2 Spartan Club 4 Track 2 Visual Aids 2, 3 7 l Senior class Doris Rote Phorus 1. 2, 3 Class Cmululttov 4 mass Play 4 l-'. II. A. 2, 4 . 4 lop llllb 4 Curtis Sandstrom Class Fllllllllifflk' 4 Visuul Aids 2, 3 Joe Smith Cluss CDlllllllftDP 4 Class Plny Cmnmirtec 4 N1-wspnper Stuff 4 Truck 3, -4 Jack Spartz Boys' Chorus 1. 2 F. F. A. 2. 3. -l Vim- 1'rs-sielvut 4 Fnullmll 1, 2, 3, 4 Spurtun Club 3', 4 Truuk 3 Jeff Strack Class Uonunlttf-0 4 Class llfflvvr 1 S1-vrvtury Ulnss Plny 4 F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Rm-parlor 3 Sm-vrvtury 4 I.m-uvvs Stuff 3 Nuflnuul llmmr Soul:-ty 3, Vive- l'rs-silk-lit 4 Nmvsinlpa-r Stuff 4 Dorothy Tamlyn Bnxul 1. 2. 3, 4 Student Dlrm-tor 4 Fluss f'0lllllllIf0U 4 Uluss Plny 4 Girls' Flmrus 1, 2. 3 Le-uves Business Stuff 1, l.n-:Ives liullturlul Stuff 3, I.ih-rury Editor 4 Mixed Ulmrus l, 2, 3. 4 Music Umm-st 1. 2. 3, 4 Nutiouul Ilouur Society Som-rotary 4 llpn-rom! 4 Student Dix-on-for Pep Club 4 Joan Uting Uluss Connnittve 4 I-'. Il. A. 1, 2. 3. 4 G. A. A. 1 Girls Chorus 1 I.envos Stuff 1, 2. 4 Pup Cluh 4 Philip Vogan lflntvrprisv Junior Illgrh School 1, 2 3 'Foumton Junior College 3 Boys' Chorus l, 2, 4 Gyxnmlstlvs Team 3 Mixed Flmrus 1. 2. 3, Student Council 1, 2 Eugene Wade lhlncl 1, 2, 3, 4 llnskvthull 1. 2. 3, 4 C0-L-:lptuin 4 Boys' Uhorus 1, 2 Class I'l:1y llounnitton 4 Ulnss Cmninitwv 4 Football I. 2, 3, -4 lntrunxurul 2 Mixvml Plnorus 1, 2. 3'. 4 Musk- Contest 1, 2, 3. 4 Ns-wspupvr Stuff 4 Spartan Club 2, 3, 4 Snrgeunl-ut'nrnxs 4 'l'ruL'k 1, 2. 3, 4 Visunl Aids 2, 3 James Wig F F A 1 2 l 4 Feot1null'1.,2 ' 4 Senior class Norma Wildenradt Bum! 1. 2. 3. 4 Class Pouuuittee 4 Plnss Phu' 4 1. . . . . , -. Yrls' Phorus 1, 2 Leaves Staff 1, 2, 4 ' Mixed Clmrus 3. 4 Music Contest 1. 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, -1 Jo Ann VVillis 2 Band 1. 2, 3. -1 Class Committee -1 Class 0h'il-er . Treasurer 3' F. H. A 4 G. A. A Girls' Chorus 1. 2, 3 Leaves Business Staff 1. 2. 3 Mixed Chorus 4 Music' Contest 2. 3, -1 National Honor Society 3, -l Treasurer 4 Pep Club 4 Student Founrll 1 Annie Lee Wilson Class Committee 4 Class Play Cmumlttee 4 F. H. A. x, 2. 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Sl-on-tary 3 I'r4-sixleut 4 Girls' Chorus 1, 2 Leaves Stuff 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2. 4 Eugene Wirsing Boys' Vhorus 2 Clues Phu' 1'OlllllliIf00 4 F. F. A. 1. 2. 3, 4 'l'n-nsurer 3 President 4 Football 4 Spartan Club -1 Grace Worden Class Play Fonunittee 4 G. A. A. 1 Girls' Chorus 3 Auld Lang Syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne. For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syneg We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne. And here's a hand, my trusty frien', And gie's a hand 0' thine 3 We'll tak' a cup 0' kindness yet For auld lang syne. For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syneg We'll tak' a cup 0' kindness yet For auld lang syne. Senior committees Courtesy. G. Leighty, V. Poust, A. Wilson, M. Hagen. Social. N. Wildenradt, G. Wade, P. Miller, J. Larson, J. Horne. Class Day. T. Fenstermaker, S. Danielsen, W. Lowe, M. Hoffmann, K. Knudsen. Cap and Gown. J. Willis, R. Gltman, D. Gray, N. Byrd, M. Howe, N. Nichols Gift. R. Eby, J. Garman, J. Strack, D. Garland. ' Cards and Announcements. J. Creighton, J. Uting, D. Rote, D. Haugen. Flower and Motto. S. Lee, J. Coan, K. Frautschy, B. McCall, B. Gilmore. 20 Senior class Now for extra credit . . . Seniors' social problems Miss Adams, Jody Horne, Gehe Wade. S . I S . A picnicking we will go- Hey, wait a minute! Ralph Eby, Dorothy Tarnlyn, Patty Miller. Warren Lowe, Mr. Rose, Jesse Coan. 21 Junior class This year a class of Juniors, whose membership was greater than that of most other classes, was confronted with the responsibilities accorded to upperclassmen. The football season started with the class well represented on the gridiron, with Rodger Swedberg being co-winner of the most valuable football award. During basketball and track seasons, the Junior athletes also came through with many honors. ' Members of this class assumed important positions in various organiza- tions at Sycohi. Those Juniors with musical interests, were in the band and choruses. Helping to back the teams were the baton and flag twirlers, three of whom were Juniors, and three Junior cheerleaders. One of the first tasks undertaken by the entire class was those much-dreaded Intelligence and Psychological Tests. April sixth marked the happy occasion when Raymond Larson, Louanne Hull, Rodney Fant, Miss Hulbert, Norman Racine. Row 1: D. Doty, S. Bennett, M. Cassier, J. Gray, M. Gray, N. Franklin, J. Hendricks. Row 2: L. Hull, S. Coan, J. Frederick, G. Isham, S. Ells, S. Henry, J. Creighton, L. Cone. Row 3: J. Hudson, M. Clawson, M. Cook, V. Duncan, M. Bock, B. Edwards, J. Bennett, D. Gantt. Row 4: O. Fant, J. Caldwell, B. Alexander, C. Crumbacher, R. Fant, D. Duetsch, M. Florent, A. Aita, J. Crowe. Row 5: P. Binkley, J. Henderson, J. Arison, G. Carlson, R. Hove, R. Astling, B. Clarner, D. Frederick, A. Aita. l l 22 Junior class Row 11 C. Koch, R. Wales, J. Utter, A. Joslyn, J. Mason, B. Synnott, J. Michael. Row 2: F. Listy, R. Riffle, C. Wirsing, C. Strong, M. McCullah, B. Larson, D. Sanders, M. Minnihan. Row 3: M. Merchant, J. Joslyn, H. Worden, D. Kendall, M. Trapp, B. Warner, J. Johnson, J. Shuey. Row 4: R. Kus, B. Sellers, J. Read, T. Tatman, J. Reynolds, L. Sallberg, D. McMillan, R. Smith, L. Larson. Row 5: J. McDonald, R. Swedberg, C. Rich, N. Racine, L. Troeger, R. Larson, S. Seifert, B. Wallace, J. Reh. delighted Juniors received their long- sponsored that never-to-be-forgotten awaited class rings. J unior-Senior Prom. To climax the year's social activities, these Juniors, according to tradition, The eternal triangle. Ring daze. Henry Hoffman, Raymond Larson, Mr. Dahlgren. Carol Wirsing, Leon Troeger, Sheila Ells. 23 W Sophomore class l . Row 1: R. Lenschow, F. Binder, R. Joiner, R. Frantum, R. Ragen, D. Hodge, S. Astling, S. Fredericks. Row 2: M. Buettell, L. Evans, W. Clawson, L. Ebright, S. Haley, N. Ingman, S. Jensen, H. Bergquist, V. Kus. Row 3: R. Carlson, G. Benson, R. Collins, D. Daniels, J. Joiner, L. Kingsnorth, R. Laurance, E. Garrison, C. Johnston. Row 4: P. Behler, J. Bergeson, D. Carlson, M. Knighton, D. Lindgren, B. Haka, J. Evans, R. Hardesty, T. Ernest. Row 5: K. Eby, D. Elliot, L. Evans, J. Jordan, R. Lane, J. Lee, H. Hoffman, J. Gibbons, B. Butryn. The sophomore class entered the doors the high school student body. The of Sycohi with a feeling' of confidence, for sophomores were one of the most actiye this was their second year as members of classes and made many worth while Going' to study? Now this angle . . . Marilyn Saathoff, Joe Quinn. Mr. Schloss, Mary Lou Roberts, Joe Schmitt. 24 Sophomore class contributions to school functions. , The class of '53 had a good representa- tion on the football and basketball teams. Some of the promising athletes were Joe Schmitt, Buddy Quinn, Terry Ernest, Dick Hardesty, Bob Thompson, Pete Hodge, Jimmy Lee, Dick Hagen, and Don Stroberg. Many sophomores also participated in several music contests. Others were members of the Leaves Staff, G.A.A., Pep Club, F.H.A., and F.F.A. Barbara Mundy, Helen Berquist, Joe Schmitt, and Terry Ernest played leading roles in the produc- tion of the Syco-hi-lites, and others took part in producing the paper. This class has many enthusiastic leaders who will be of great service to the 4 school in coming years. They thus look forward to their future as upperclassmen. Bergquist, Joe Schmitt. Miss Billett, Bonnie Haka, Sue Haley, Helen 1 045 22 Q44 5: ' SU 5541 is fs S5 Fe 52 io FDS 545 gl: E97 O25 5: :ar 523 Q- si 2992 W2 55:- SU ,,,. P? gc- :Q film 'Em PE' mo. SEZ CDO 5? UJSUFF' Lungstrum, D. Millican, M. Rhodes. Row 3: C. Loptien, N. Walrod, M. Roberts, . Peplow, C. Spartz, R. Quigley, B. Mundy, J. Stark, E. Myrdal. Row 4: C. Sundly, . Orth, B. Olson, N. Strain, J. Lungstrum, B. Smith, G. Rum, D. Troutman, P. Skelly. Row 52 J. Quinn, R. Thompson, R. Tedford, G. Salllberg, R. Pearson, J. Shrout, Middleton, R. Rosenfeld, J. Schmitt. 25 Freshman class Miss Paterson, Harold Trapp, James Hooker, Beverly Scherer, Shirley Mundy. For the incoming Freshmen, the first year of high school presented the problems of learning to get along better with others and maintaining good school spirit while participating in school activities. It was a year of opportunity and fun for all, but consisted of a good share of embarrassing ordeals. Freshman initiation, for example, was heartily enjoyed by all members of the school except these innocent victims. With the aid of Miss Paterson, class advisor, and the class officers, the fresh- men proved their worth as they partici- pated enthusiastically in studies and numerous co-curricular activities. Studies came first in the eyes of many freshmen, for their class was always well represented on the honor roll. Beside studies, however, many fresh- men were active members in such organ- izations as G.A.A., F.H.A., F.F.A., Pep Row 1: P. Frautschy, C. Hagen, L. Garland, D. Holtma, E. Hindenburg, D. Darling, D. Fuller, R. Hoffman. Row 2: M. Ells, J. Gardner, J. Erickson, B. Burgart, P. Fillweber, R. Horne, G. Lally, J. Hooker, K. Lashbrook. Row 3: S. Larkin, R. Carlson, C. Binder, D. Edwards, B. Kempton, N. Edwards, B. Kuehl, S. Hillquist, R. Hove. Row 4: S. Etchison, P. Knutsen, J. Kerwin, D. Blanchard, M. Bergeron, F. Halverson, D. Holt, J. Edwards, J. Elliott. Row 5: P. Burkart, R. Fleetwood, M. Clark, K. Hinrichsen, T. Brotcke, S. George, C. Cook, V. Burchard, E. Deutsch. l .........,..M......,..,... ,.-.. .... ..- .... ......... ....... . ., ..,.. ,.,. . ,.. ., Y , . 26 l A Freshman class Row 12 D. Matteson, R. Ott, J. Quinn, D. Nelson, H. Trapp, J. Wood, B. Scherer, L. Seifer. Row 2: N. Parker, E. Safford, J. Thurna, S. Mundy, R. Winebrenner, C. Van Meter, D. Robinson, R. Maveus, D. Reed, M. Sellers, M. Rhodes, R. Tucker, Row 3: N. Solomon, A. Smith, M. Lease, J. Mason, E. Miller, W. Pooler, D. Remala, J. Remala, P. Reuss, K. Waller, K. Masterson. Row 4: J, Erickson, J. Rogers, N. Mathey, W. McMillan, S. McMillan, P. Reh, J. Yunker, M. Weaver, R. Sullivan, J. Wood, D. Whitney, G. Seibrasse. Row 5: R. Taylor, J. Spoor, B. Loescher, J. Merchant, J. La Vigne, L. Powell, K. Mulligan, F. Robinson, R. Matteson, J. Serby, N. Van Meter, R. Willis. Club Visual Aids, Leaves staff, school weight teams, having been spurred on b3 paper staff, chorus, band, and flag and their own cheerleaders. baton twirling. The freshmen boys made Such a satisfying year will long be worth while contributions to the light- remembered by the class of '54. Yes, Miss Billet!! Pie-0-My!! Ronald Winebrenner, Miss Billet. Tom Brotcke, William Pooler 27 Eighth grade Row 1: E. Blount, M. Fox, S. Carlson, R. Butzow, G. Edwards, J. Farmer, G. Brooks, Row 2: M. Clarner, H. Anderson, N. Cone, C. Craigen, L. Drake, D. Coan, D. Astling, L. Doty. Row 3: N. Divine, S. Dinsmore, R. Garrbert, R. Bickford, J. Arison, L. Coan, P. Crowe, J. Eklund. Row 4: K. Dunmore, M. Carpenter, S. Elliot, G. Edwards, A. Davis, R. Fergeson, M. Goush, T. Anding. Row 5: E. Astling, R. Boyle, C. Clark, A. Danielson, R. Folowell, D. Davy, R. Campbell, L. Glazer, G. Blount. The eighth grade, under the homeroom in school and extra-curricular activities supervision of Miss Christian, Mr. Johnson, Many ggod athletes, Vvho Spent hours and MT- Parker, WHS H Very actwe g1'0l1D of practice to gain needed abilities, Will be Great expectations Future homemakers? Lyle Doty, Arlene Jackson Richard Minnihan, Larry Mathey. ' 28 s . if playing on the frosh-soph team next year. The girls showed their school spirit by taking part in cheerleading, and flag and baton twirling. Each class member took an important part in activities sponsored by the junior high school advisors. The annual magazine drive was a fine example of co-operation between the junior high and upper- classmen. The class officers for the year wereg Hugh Kellogg, Jerry Swanson, Rachel Lahti, and Paul Crowe. On May 11th, the girls in their finest array, and the boys in their best suits, attended the annual Eighth Grade Dance. Having spent a good deal of time planning and decorating the cafeteria, everyone enjoyed a pleasant evening and agreed that this was a perfect social climax. Eighth grade Miss Christian, Hugh Kellogg, Gerry Swanson Rachel Lahti, Paul Crowe. Row 1: L. Hoffman, M. Hall, J. Lloyd, M. Jenkins, D, Synnott, F. Mason, K. Raymond. Row 2: R. Wales, M. Strong, G. Heimerdinger, T. Schuette, L. Sawvell, R. Munser, L. Mathey, C. Quiano. Row 3: T. Joslyn, L. Ross, J. Swanson, R. Minnihan, B. Lenschow, A. Jackson, H. Kellogg, R. Lahti. Row 4: R. Lindgren, E. Rackard, D. Inman, T. Kenyon, J. Rasick, M. Johnson, D Tucker, J. Shangle. Row 5: E. Hansen, L. Gustafson, B, Hodge, A. Tedford, L. Johnson, S. Wessels, P. Pul- liam, E. Sharp, M. Keller. 29 l Seventh grade Row 1: Juanita Campbell, Nancy Reh, Ronald Bowman. Row 2: John Clark, Mr. McCauley. The seventh grade, under the guidance of Mr. McCauley, Mrs. Masnaghetti, and Mr. Stevens, established themselves as an active group in Sycohi activities. Early in the school year, seventh graders Worked diligently, making themselves principally responsible for the success of the magazine campaign. A large group of boys, who showed unusual interest in athletics, developed into a promising team under the super- vision of Coach McCauley. The baton and flag twirlers, with spirited cheerleaders, added color and zest to athletic events as they cheered the boys to victory. There were several high points of interest in the careers of these seventh graders. During the Christmas holidays, this group dressed in their Sunday-best Row 1: R. Fredrick, C. Albrecht, D. Carey, S. Davis, E. Hall, P. Baker, R. Anderson, D. Becker. Row 2: P. Cretsinger, J. Carlson, T. Fleetwood, K. Hilstrong, E. Drake 1 E. Cooke, R. Bowman, J. Daniels, W. Fraedrick, A. Buzzell. Row 3: D. Bergquist, H. Campbell, J. Holcomb, F. Blade, D. Frantum, J. Balsis, L. Hindenburg, S. Gustafson, P. Eggers, A. Cudden. Row 4: J. Campbell, M. Hubbard, J. Henry, G. Fair, D. Arneson, D. Hodge, P. Gorbet, J. Denby, L. Edwards, J . Foster, Row 5: D. Drenpohl, C. Gibbens, D. Devine, J. Dunmore, D. Gray, J. Elliott, L. Astling, J. Clark, G. Hol- land, G. Behler. 30 Seventh grade 1 -L Row 1: L. Lloyd, L. Maveus, J. Lindstrom, H. Peplow, J. Tucker, G. Johnson, C. Wilkin, G. McMillan. Row 2: M. Jennings, J. Masterson, J. Tatman, N. Martin, J. Kerwin, N. Neiwold, K. Leinauer, C. Stroberg, M. Plucinski. Row 3: R. Johnson, N. Reh, B. Miller, C. Jenkins, J. Serby, C. Sibley, F. Sibley, A. Kuntz, S. Middleton. Row 4: S. McCall, S. Lease, I. Shott, R. Joiner, M. Johnston, G. Jeffries, D. Kendall, F. Worden, E. Troutman. Row 5: R. McCall, R. Lindgren, G. Thomas, E. Miller, I. Wilson, R. Scherf, D. Smith, R. See, B. Schuette. and journeyed to the high school where a hobby show was held on February lst they enjoyed a wonderful evening at the and 2nd, and was of great interest to Christmas dance. As an added attraction, outside students and community members. This explains it Busy little bees D. Frantum, R. Anderson J. Clark, Mr. McCauley, N. Martin, J. Serby, Mrs. Masnaghetti. D. Divine, S. Lease, R. Lindgren 31 Stud ious Students Bill and his brush Man-ual labor ?? Watch those figuresl! Patience and fortitude. Back to the shelves I'll see you again . . . Should auld acquaintance 32 AC TlM!11ES gJ P 33 fl' Yearbook 1 Row 1: D. Tamlyn, W. McCall, M. Hoffmann, Mr. Rose, L. Hull, A .Clark, J. McCullah. Row 2: M. Lease, S. Bennett, P. Miller, B. Gilmore, C. Strong, S. Danielson, J. Horne. Row 3: S. Butzow, N. Byrd, C. Koch, A. Matthews, J. Read, S. Paulson, L. Seifer. Row 4: J. Cliffe, M. Hagen, N. Nichols, J. Uting, J. Utter, N. Wildenradt, R. Kus, R. Garland. Burning the midnight oil Louanne Hull, Mr. Rose, Janet McCullah, Marilyn Hoffmann, Audrey Clark, Dorothy Tamlyn. i 34 Leaves Staff The preparation of the school yearbook is a tremendous task and requires the combined efforts of the editors, their staff, and the guidance of faculty advisors. Early in the year the editors and assistants were appointed by the faculty advisor, Mr. Rose, and meetings were held every evening after school until the Leaves went to press. These after-school hours were spent in figuring dimensions, cutting and mounting pictures, composing cap- tions, and writing and revising articles. While the editorial staff was busy preparing the yearbook, the business staff was Working with Miss Jordan and Miss Hulbert raising money to finance the publication. This was accomplished by selling at most home games, and sponsor- ing a magazine campaign and a Leaves Dance, held in February. Much hard work has gone into the yearbook in order to record for the future the memorable events of Sycohi during this past year. Yearbook Editorial Staff Editor ..................... ........ ll larilyn Hoffmann Assistant Editor ...... .......... L ou Anne Hull Literary Editor ...................... Dorothy Tamlyn Assistant Literary Editor ...... Janet McCullah Art Editor ................................ William McCall Secretary ...................................... Audrey Clark Business Staff Business Manager .................... Kay Frautschy Assistant Business Manager ........ Donna Doty i It's only a dimeli' Dolores Haugen, Jane Evans Row 1: A. Aita, D. Frederick, B. Alexander, V. Poust, B. Wallace, B. Haka. Row 2: B. Larson, M. Ells, S. Mundy, D. Haugen, L. Cone, M. Minnihan, J. Hooker. Row 3: N. Kocher, M. Trapp, M. Buettell, H. Bergquist, B. Mundy, C. Wirsing, J. Frederick, S. Ells. Row 4: M. Bock, A. Joslyn, J. Hudson, C. Hagen, J. Evans, D. Doty, R. Fleetwood. Row 5: K. Frautschy, J. Garman, J. Michael, J. Bennett, J. Joslyn, B. Warner, M. Cook, G. Isham. - 35 National honor society Who's the winner? ' Sue Butzow. The Sycamore chapter of the National Honor Society was formed in the spring of 1943. No more than five per cent of each class could be admitted in the sixth, seventh, and eighth semesters. The students selected by the faculty were judged by the following standards: aj service, bl character, cj leadership, dl scholarship, at least a B average must have been maintained through- out the student's high school career. There were two society inductions: one in November, before the student-body, another in May, before the P.T.A. The National Honor Society presented a Merit Award to one freshman and one sophomore, and a 2550 scholarship to one senior. These students were chosen by their classmates, faculty, and members of the organization. The society officers for this year were: Sue Butzow, president, Jeff Strack, Vice president 5 Dorothy Tamlyn, secretary, Jo Ann Willis, treasurer. Row 1: J. Creighton L. Hull, S. Butzow, D. Tamlyn, J. Willis, A. Clark. Row 2: S. Bennett, N. Nichols, J. Strack, W. Lowe, W. McCall, M. Hoffmann, D. Doty. V l 36 Mixed Chorus I Row 1: B. Alexander, M. Buettell, A. Aita, D. Frederick, Mr. Arnold, M. Hagen, S. Butzow, N. Wildenradt. Row 2: R. Peplow, B. Gilmore, P. Miller, J. Frederica, J. lVlcCullah, J. Willis, J. Horne, A. Clark. Row 3: J. Hudson, D. Doty, J. Evans, D. Tamlyn, J. Joslyn, J. Bennett, H. Worden, J. Read, C. Johnston. Row 4: V. Poust, B. Haka, L. Yardley, N. Byrd, M. Hoffmann, K. Frautschy, C. Koch, J. Jordan, W. Lowe, Row 5: R. Garland, P. Williamson, B. Sellers, P. Vogan, J. Schmitt, R. Hagen, R. Terrell. The mixed chorus, composed of a chosen group of interested young vocalists, met twice a week under the able direction of Mr. U. B. Arnold, vocal director. ,, . ,, Hallelugah The first public appearance of this group was made before the Women's Club in December, at which time they presented several Christmas selections. At Christmas- time the chorus participated in a program of seasonal music for the student-body and interested parents and patrons of music. On the night of April 20, it was Tulip Time at Sycamore, when John Arison, Ruth Peplow, Jane Evans, Lloyd Larson, Marlene Buettell, Dick Garland, Bruce Sellers, Phil Vogan, and Dutch Villagers and American Students presented an operetta intoxicated with hilarityf' Participation in the annual Spring Concert, Baccalaureate, and Commencement exercises, marked the climax of a successful year in the vocal department. Able accompanists for this group were Patty Miller and Dorothy Tamlyn. 37 G zrls' chorus Junior - Senior Girls' Chorus Row 1: Mr. Arnold, J. Gray, M. Merchant, B. Synnott, J. Michael, J. Bennett. Row 2: G. Isham, C. Wirsing, S. Coan J. McCu11ah, S. Henry, J. Creighton. Row 3: J. Mason B. Edwards, H. Worden, B. Warner, D. Gantt, V. Duncan, M. Bock. Row 4: B. Alexani der, J. Gray, J. Utter, N. Franklin, D. Doty, J. Johnson, D. Lindgren, D. Fredricks. Sophomore Girls' Chorus Row 1: S. Haley, J. Lungstrum, J. Evans, L. Kingsnorth, B. Smith, C. Loptein. Row: 2: R. Peplow, J. Stark, H. Bergquist, B. Mundy, V. Kus, L. Lungstrom M. Saat- hoff, Mr. Arnold. Row 3: N. Ingman, C. Spartz, C. Johnston, M. Buettell, R: Roberts, N. Walrod, G. Rum, B. Quigley, Row 4: S. Astling, B. Haka, L. Yardley, C. Sundly, L. Evans, S. Strain, D. Carlson, M. Knighton. 38 Freshman girls' chorus V This year the girls' chorus was one of Sycohi's largest vocal organizations. The combined group, consisting of more than one hundred girls, included the Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior- Senior girls' choruses. These vocalists met twice a week throughout the year. At the beginning of the year the Sophomore chorus presented a program for the members of the P.T.A. Later on, the combined choruses participated in the annual Christmas Concert, where they did their part in creating a fine Christmas spirit by singing several appropriate numbers. The chorus was active in the operetta Tulip Time, produced by the vocal organizations. These girls also contributed to the success of the Baccalau- reate and Commencement exercises. - Those who deserved much credit for the service of accompanying, were: Jane Ann Evans, Mary Lease, Janice Swedberg, Polly Frautschy, Jo Anne Reh, Delight Holt, and Beverly Scherer. Under the excellent direction of Mr. Arnold, these girls developed into a well-co-ordinated group. Chorus? Row 1: J. Swedberg, D. Holt, B. Scherer, J. Mason, E. Miller, W. McMillan, J. Rogers. Row 2: D. Robinson, J. Erickson, M. Ells, S. Mundy, B. Burgart, P. Fillweber, C. Vanderbeek, M. Rhodes. Row 3: M. Bergeron, N. Solomon, P. Reuss, R. Hove, J. Wood, K. Waller, K. Masterson, N. Parker. Row 4: M. Lease, P. Reh, R. Sullivan, M. Weaver, E. Hindenburg, B. Kempton, Mr. Arnold. Row 5: M. Clark, J. Serbe, P. Frautschy, P. Knutsen, L. Seifer, J. Wood, C. Hagen, R. Willis. I 39 Boys' Chorus When Irish eyes are Smiling . . . Boys' chorus was an organization composed of talented young vocalists who indicated their desire to participate in the music program at Sycohi. Throughout the year this group continued to increase in number and to further enjoy the opportun- ities of singing together. During the year these boys met twice a week under the direction of Mr. Arnold, and were accompanied by Dorothy Tamlyn. On December 22, the chorus made its first public appearance at the annual Christmas program. When the operetta, Tulip Time, was presented, many members acted as American students, and four of these - John Arison, Lloyd Larson, Bruce Sellers, and Phil Vogan, played leading roles. Later in the year a combined boys' chorus sang as a part of the Spring Concert. Due to the fact that they had a part in the selection of the songs they were to sing, the group greatly appreciated the vast repertoire of their music collection. Row 1: Mr. Arnold, D. Matteson, F. Robinson, S. George, B. Sellers, J. Schmitt. Row 2: J. Joiner, L. Ebright, D. Remala, R. Winebrenner, D. Edwards, E. Safford, M. Sellers. Row 3: L. Garland, T. Tatman, R. Carlson, R. Wales, H. Trapp, G. Benson R. Carlson. Row 4: J. Jordan, L. Troeger, P. Burkart, P. Williamson, G. Sallberg, R. Ott, J. Merchant, L. Larson. Z 40 Junior High Band Row 1: M. Carpenter, D. Drinkpohl, S. Carlson, L. Hoffman, J. Dunmore, L. Gustafson D. Synnott, S. Wessels. Row 2: D. Kendall, D. Bergquist, J. Tatman, J. Holcomb, J Carlson, L. Doty, R. Bowman, J. Daniels, C. Quitno. Row 3: S. Lease, A. Kuntz, F Blade, P. Gorbert, N. Reh, T. Schuette, S. Middleton, P. Cretsinger, D. Hodge Row 4: R. Wales, H. Kellogg, J. Arison, J. Eklund, H. Peplow, R. Anderson, S Gustafson, P. Eggers, L. Mavis, J. Wilson. Row 5: E. Astling, J. Clark, J. Swanson L. Astling, A. Danielson, S. Albrecht, R. Fredricks, J. Dinsrnore, P. Crowe. L. Glaser Janice Lloyd, Alice Tedford, Lois J ohnson, Marilyn Jenkins, Rachel Lahti. 41 x High school band Row 1: M. Hagen, P. Miller, 1... Cone, P. Reuss, E. Safford, D. Remala. Row 2: J. Jordan, L. Sallberg, J. Willis, K. Frautschy, A. Aita, C. Johnston, M. Buettell, M. Knighton, D. Holt. Row 3: G. Lally, J. Stark, L. Evans, M. Lease, L. Seifer, S. Hillquist, R. Maveus, B. Scherer, H. Balcom, J. Frederick, A. Clark. Row 4: P. Reh, N. Wildenradt, S. Butzow, L. Yardley, M. Knighton, Mr. Brand. Under the capable direction of Alton Brand, the Sycamore High School Band, this year numbering approximately sixty one in members, again won the approval of its many audiences. During the football season the band provided entertainment at the half-time of every home varsity game. These clever formations took a great deal of extra work by both Mr. Brand and the members of the band. Despite the sometimes unfavorable weather, a good performance was pre- sented at every game. On one occasion, formations were worked out in which the band seemingly did wrong, and though this perforrnance looked comparatively easy to the audience, it was a source of amusement for everyone, including band members. The band participated in three parades during the fallg these were the N. I. Home- coming, Sycamore Homecoming, and the Christmas Parade. Because of the severe winter weather this last parade proved to be a real challenge for the band members who hoped they still looked trim 42 after bundling up in sweaters, mittens, scarves, and boots. Late in the spring the band again displayed its marching technique when it took part in the Memorial Day Parade. Dorothy Tamlyn, the student director, led the Pep Band which greatly helped to promote team spirit. This organization played for both the football and basketball games. Among its numerous activities, the band participated in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Also, the happy band students missed a half day of school to present an exchange concert for the Rochelle High School. The Music Contest presented even more hard work, since each prepared selection had to be almost letter-perfect. To climax a very eventful year, the band fminus the seniorsj provided the music for Class Day, Baccalaureate, and Commencement exercises. High school band Row 1: J. Swedberg, J. Thuma, B. Haka, V. Duncan, J. McCullah. Row 2: D. Carlson, R. Willis, R. Winebrenner, N. Parker, J. Spoor, J. Remala, J. McDonald, R. Smith, M. Hoffmann, G. Carlson. Row 3: N. Racine, S. Etchison, D. Fuller, B. Wallace, R. Hagen, J. Rogers, C. Hagen, J. Arison, D. Tamlyn, D. Doty. Row 4: M. Ells, S. Mundy, M. Saathoff, E. Wade, H. Bergquist, M. Sellers. Baritone Richard Hagen Basses Norman Racine Gene Wade Bells Sue Butzow Clarinets Marilyn Hagen Patty Miller Lorraine Cone Peggy Reuss Janice Swedberg Edward Safford Larry Sallberg Dale Remala Kay Frautschy Jo Ann Willis Alice Aita Carol Johnston Marlene Buettell Helen Bergquist Gary Lalley Jean Stark Libby Seifer Mary Lease Lois Evans Sonja Hillquist Roger Maveus Cornets Gordon Carlson Marilyn Hoffmann John McDonald Roger Smith John Remala James Spoor N anc ' Parker 5 Ronnie Winebrenner Delare Carlson Roberta Willis Polly Frautschy Drums Marilyn Saathoff Mary Ells Shirley Mundy Merle Sellers Flutes Janet McCul1ah Vonnie Duncan Bonnie Haka Joan Thurna 43 French Horns Lois Yardley Marlene Knighton Delight Holt Oboe John Jordan E-Flat Sax Audrey Clark Joyce Frederick Henrietta Balcom Beverly Scherer Susan Etchison B-Flat Sax Bonnie Wallace Dale Fuller Symbols Sylvia Seifert Trombones Donna Doty Dorothy Tamlyn John Arison Carlotta Hagen Tympani Norma Wildenradt Twirlers The baton and flag twirlers made very impressive appearances throughout the year on the football field and on the basketball floor, as well as at the head of the band when it participated in local parades. The majorettes, under the leadership of Jean Hudson, in their white satin uniforms and military hats, presented involved routines with their silver batons. The flag twirlers, dressed in maroon and grey uniforms, also gave spectacular routines with their white flags bearing the maroon letters S. C. H. S. This group was under the leadership of Beverly Gilmore. On one occasion during the football season, the field lights were turned off, and the girls used lighted batons and luminous flags. This performance was one of diffi- culty, yet it was colorfully presented. ROW 1: B, Burgart, J. Hudson, R. Hove, C. Vanderbeek, M. Weaver, P. Reh. The twirlers, in addition to performing at all home games, marched in a number of parades. Substitute twirlers were on the job when the regulars were unable to be present. All of the twirlers met three times a week and practiced once a week with the band. These girls did an excellent job in entertaining enthusiastic fans and received well-deserved praise and appreciation. Two of Sycohi's baton twirlers received notable recognition in the district music contest. Patsy Reh received a second division award for her solo, and Patsy and Ruth Hove also entered a duet in the contest, for which they were awarded a second division rating. Rita Sullivan, Carol Koch, , Beverly Gilmore, Sue Bennett, T Joyce Wood X Cheerleaders Sylvia Seifert, Vonnie Duncan, Louanne Hull, Nan Byrd. A team's success depends greatly upon the support of the student body. This year there were two sets of cheerleaders who helped spur the teams on to victory. The frosh-soph cheerleaders Were, Shirley Mundy, Helen Bergquist, Ruth Peplow. and Lois Yardleyg the varsity were Nan Byrd, Vonnie Duncan, Lou Anne Hull, and Sylvia Seifert. Both groups donned attractive new uniforms. The lightweight girls wore short purple skirts with white sweaters and the varsity girls wore purple skirts and weskits. These enthusiastic leaders added much to team spirit with their tireless efforts both here and out of town. Ruth Peplow, Lois Yardley, Helen Bergquist, Shirley Mundy. Pep club Row 1: R. Peplow, L. Yardley, H. Bergquist, S. Mundy. Row 2: D. Darling, lfitchison. C. Hagen. R. Willis, D. Lindgren, P. Frautschy, B. Scherer, L. Seifer, Smith. Row 3: J. Swedberg, D. Holt, K. Waller, K. Masterson, V. Kus, M. Ells, Saathoff, J. Ericksen, L. Lungstrum, B. Burgart, P. Fillweber. Row 4: J. Wood, Roberts, B. Mundy, J. Stark, E. Myrdal, R. Quigley, J. Wood, R. Hove, P. Reuss, Hillquist. Row 5: C. Loptein, M. Lease, J. Rogers, G. Rum, A. Smith. M. Weaver, Sullivan, C. Sundley D. Carlson, Miss Rosendahl. Row 6: M. Knighton, J. Evans, Olson, L. Kingsnorth, N. Walrod, S. Haley, S. Strain, L. Evans, C. Johnston, Buettell, B. Haka. S B M M S R B M WVith the bandf' The Pep Club was reorganized this year under the direction of Miss Shirley Rosendahl. The officers elected were: Jody Horne, presidentg Beverly Gilmore, vice- presidentg and Barbara Mundy, secretary- treasurer. g The activities of the Pep Club were many and varied. During the football season the Club had a reserved section at home games and for the last three or four games sponsored a band to boost the morale of the team. It also started a Back the Team campaign which turned out to be very successful. In order to raise money for new cheer- leaders' uniforms, the Pep Club sold Spartan pins. lt was also one of the many organiza- tions to have a float in the Homecoming Parade. The Pep Club put on a semi-formal Christmas Dance held in the cafeteria, which turned out to be a very gala event. The 46 center of attraction was the large and beautifully decorated Christmas tree adorn- ing the dance floor. A skit committee consisting of Sue Bennett, chairman, Marilyn Hoffmann, Bonnie Warner, Marilyn Saathoff, and Janice Swedberg was appointed. With the help of the other members of the Pep Club, the committee presented several original skits this year, including the fake basketball game played the day of the Sycamore- De-Kalb game. In February the club sold at the Rochelle basketball game and the profits went toward the annual Pep Club Banquet. In the early part of March they also held a bake sale, and these profits, too, went toward the banquet, which took place on Tuesday, April 17. The purpose of this event was to honor the members of the football, basketball, and track teams. Pep club Barbara Mundy, Miss Rosendahl, Bev. Gilmore, Jody Horne. Row 1: M. Minnihan, L. Cone, V. Duncan, L. Hull, S. Seifert, N. Byrd, B. Larson A. Wilson. Row 2: J. Garxnan, K. Frautschy, D. Haugen, A. Clark, E.. Johnson E Ebright, J. Joslyn, J. Michael, J. Bennett. Row 3: J. Horne, M. Hoffmann, D. Rbte, D. Fredricks, S. Lee, N. Wildenradt, A. Aita, V. Poust, B. Wallace, J. Reh, J. McCullah Row 4: A. LaVigne, B. Gilmore, P. Miller, C. Strong, J. Fredricks, C. Wirsing S. Ells, S Danielson, N. Kocher, H. Balcom, J. Willis. Row 5: M. Cook, C. Koch, S. Bennett M. Trapp, B. Warner, J. Uting, N. Nichols, M. Paulsen, S. Paulsen, J. Bolander Miss Rosendahl. Row 6: J. Utter, J. Hendricks, A. Joslyn, N. Franklin, A. Matthews M. Gray, M. Hagen, S. Butzow, J. Hudson, M. Cassier, M. Bock, G. Isham. 47 1 s v 1 G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association had a membership of 90, this year. The officers were as follows: Annie Wilson, president, Marilyn Hoffmann, vice-president, Lillian Lungstrom, secretary, Sharon Coan, point secretary, and Audrey Clark, treasurer. The sports season started with soft-ball and soccer, the game of shin guards and iron constitutions. This continued until November, at which time the girls went inside for volley ball. During the remainder of the year, basketball was the main activity, and the girls participated in a class basketball tournament. In the spring, . out came the trusty bows and arrows, not A to mention the baseballs and bats. l Beside the regular Weekly meetings ft i for athletes, the G. A. A. had many enjoyable social events. In October, the organization held a Halloween party, complete with Spook-house and scavenger hunt. Audrey Clark, Miss Rosenhahl, Marilyn Hoffmann, Annie Wilson, Sharon Coan, Lillian Lungstrom. Row 1: S. Coan, H. Balcom, S. Hillquist, S. Larkin, M. W'eaver, R. Sullivan J. Wood, Row 2: K. Masterson, N. Parker, J. Erickson, M. Ells, S. Mundy, B. Burgart, P. Fillweber, D. Robinson. Row 3: J. Willis, N. Kocher, V. Kus, A. Clark, A. Wilson, S. Henry, E. Ebright, D. Holt, K. Waller. Row 4: R. Hove, R. Peplow, H. Bergquist, B. Mundy, C. Wirsing, S. Ells, R. Reuss, C. Johnston. Row 5: M. Buettell, P. Miller, J. Rogers, M. Lease, J. Wood, P. Reh, R. Hoffman, J. Shuey, R. Riffle. 48 A G. A. A. Row 1: V. Poust, L. Yardley, S. Strain, L. Evans, S. Haley, S. Bennett, M. Trapp, C. Koch. Row 2: J. McCu1lah, B. Gilmore, M. Cook, M. Cassier, V. Duncan, M. Bock G. Isham B. Warner, J. Horne, M. Saathoff, M. Minnihan. Row 3: Miss Rosendahl, R. Willis, J. Swedberg, C. Hagen, P. Frauteschy, A. Matthews, B. Scherer. L. Seifer, M. Hoffmann, K. Frautschy, J. Garrnan, M. Roberts. Row 4: M. Hagen, A. Joslyn, J. Hud- son, S. Butzow, B. Synnott, J. Michael, J. Bennett, E. Duetsch, B. Olson, L. Kings- north, S. Lee, N. Wildenradt, J. Serby. Row 5: D. Carlson, A. Aita, D. Fredricks, D. Lindgren, J. Lungstrum, M. Knighton, J. Reh, J. Utter, S. Seifert, B. Haka, B. Wal- lace, N. Byrd. s To make money the organization sold candy at one game and operated a check room during five games. With December, came the dreaded day of initiation. After school the thirty new members were put on trial with egg shampoos and numerous other excruciating horrors. The new members brought the food that evening for a formal banquet, and after the dinner they were formally inducted into the association. Of course, the most important social event of all was the G. A. A. dance. The guests sailed into a fanciful dreamland on a beautiful phantom ship. The theme of the dance was Look for the Silver Lining, and it was truly picturesque. All in all, the year was a great success for the G. A. A. and much was accomplished. Senior's privileges -5- F m 1 5 Q I 4 ! A 1 .4 e 49 3, J F. H. A. Row 1: N. Nichols, J. Hudson, B. Warner, J. Garman, K. Frautschy, N. Franklin. Row 2: S. Ells, J. Willis, A. Wilson, M. Ells, P. Fillweber, M. Minnihan, E. Johnson. Row 3: A. Matthews, J. Uting, M. Paulsen, C. Sundly, N. Walrod, S. Paulsen, A. LaVigne, C. Wirsing. Row 4: E. Deutsch, D. Rote, M. Knighton, A. Aita, M. Hagen, S. Butzow, B. Synnott, J. Bolander. The ideals of this organization were presented in its motto, Toward New Horizons . Officers this year were: Sue Butzow, presidentg Marilyn Hagen, vice-presidentg Who's who? Sheila Ells, secretary, and Nina Nichols, U treasurer. Mrs. John Butzow acted as Helen Befgqulstv Gene Wade Chapter Mother. Miss Brenamen served as sponsor. The annual Sadie Hawkins Dance, held in November, gave the girls a chance to catch that man . The cafeteria was appropriately decorated to provide a Dogpatch setting. In February, six members were initiated in a candlelight ceremony by singing, If I Knew You Were Coming, I'd Have Baked A Cake to the accom- paniment of the kitchen band. A major project this year was the purchase of an electric mixer for the Sycohi kitchen. Money was raised by selling fudge in the cafeteria one day a week. The annual picnic and hayride of the combined F. H. A. and F. F. A. came as the climax of an active year. 50 F.F.A Students enrolled in agricultural courses E at Sycohi again this year organized the local l chapter of F. F. A. under the guidance of Mr. Terrell, the advisor. The officers elected for this year were: Gene Wirsing, president, Jack Spartz, vice- president, Jeff Strack, secretary, Raymond Larson, treasurer, John Linville, reporter, and Roger Oltman, sentinel. These boys had the opportunity to attend the officers' training school at Rochelle. The F. F. A. sponsored a skating party at which time the old members welcomed the new ones. They also sponsored a donkey basketball game in order to secure money for their treasury. The chapter competed in the local fairs Fa1'merS'talk and also sent a representative to the State Mr- Terrell, Gene Wifsing Fair. As in past years, the annual agricul- tural award presented by the DeKalb Agricultural Association was given to one senior boy for outstanding achievement in both the classroom and in project work. Row 1: Mr. Terrell, K. Eby, J. Jordan, J. Joiner, R. Eby, G. Carlson. Row 2: R. Lar- son, R. Carlson, D. McMillan, M. Florent, J. Joiner J. Yunker, E. Safford. Row 3: W. Oltman, R. Oltman, R. Frantum, F. Middleton, R. Taylor, R. Lenschow, C. Crum- bacher, D. Deutsch. Row 4: G. Wirsing, J. Linville, R. Hove, G. Yunker, J. Strack, R. Bennett, L. Larson. Row 5: W. Lowe, R. Besett, J. Spartz, C. Rich, D. Elliot, D. Keneway, D. Troutman, J. Gibbons. 51 Spartan club is . Q e as fi The Spartan Club, sponsored by Peter Schloss, was an organization designed to promote good sportsmanship in all fields of athletics. This club was open to all major letter-winners in basketball, football, and track. This year the Spartan Club, with a total membership of thirty-two, boasted one of its largest enrollments in many years. The Spartans sponsored various projects which included the noon-hour movies, the Spartan Dance, the annual Homecoming, and selling at several athletic events during the year. The officers for the 1950-1951 year were: 'Ken Knudsen, president, Jay Haka, vice- presidentg Jesse Coan, secretary-treasurer5 and Charles Minnihan and Rodger Swedberg, sergeants-at-arms. The honorary members included Mr. Lease, Mr. Shrout, and the 4 coaching staff. uwmft that look nice-In The highlight of the clubis activities was the annual initiation 111 which the various Gene Leighty. Wayne Mansfield- pledges were admitted into the organization. Following the ceremony a banquet was held for the members, honorary members, and their guests. Row 1: W. Mansfield, J. Crowe, R. Swedberg, E. Leighty, J. Haka, J. McDonald. Row 2: Mr. Schloss, J. Shrout, R. Garland, C. Minnihan, J. Larson, M. Howe, R. Larson. Row 3: W. Oltman, E. Wirsing, T. Fenstermaker, J. Spartz, R. Oltman, R. Hove. Row 4: R. Hardesty, E. Wade, J. Coan, E. Roberts, N. Racine, R. Besett, R. Thompson. Cl E 52 Visual aids Row 1: P. Skelly, A. Aita, Mr. Jessen C. Anderson, R. Eby. Row 2: M. Florent, G. Cliff, J. Mason, M. Paulson, S. Danielsen. Row 3: A. Davis, R. Rosenfield, D. Gray, R. Pearson, J. Reynolds, J. Read. The Visual Aids Club was an organ- ization serving the faculty and students of Sycohi. It played an important part in making the educational program of the school seem real and interesting. The student who wished to become a member of this club relinquished his free study hours in order to show the films to the various classes. Meetings were conducted every Tues- day with Argel Davis, the president, presiding, assisted by vice president Allen Aita, and Paul Skelly, secretary-treasurer. At this time dues were collected and any special announcements were read by Mr. Jessen, the faculty advisor. Entertaining movies were shown to the students during their lunch hours and the money was put into the club's treasury. Mr. Jessen had the very difficult task of ordering films and arranging suitable schedules. He also was responsible for the maintenance of all movie equipment, and the supervision and training of new operators. Such an extensive program of visual education has stimulated interest in learning and has proved very beneficial to most students. That's about our speed Argel Davis Senior class play Miss Brooks, I'm warning you! 4. Horne, S. Butzow, N. Wildenradt, J. Garman, D. Garland. Who's in the corner? On the evenings of November 17 and 18, the house lights in the S. H. S. audi- torium dimmed, the curtain rose, and the annual class play was presented. The play chosen was Our Miss Brooks, a comedy adopted from the original material of R. J. Mann. The plot centered around Miss Brooks, an attractive high school English teacher, who was confronted with the difficulties of directing a school play. She didn't expect to be required to direct this play, but was informed, none too gently, by the principal, Mr. Wadsworth, that she was the only one who had time for such an undertaking. She had many trying experiences when she chose for the lead in the play a poor girl, Jane Drew, instead of Rhonda Allen, daughter of the president of the school board, when she broke Mrs. Allen's precious Chinese vases, and when she hid the band instruments and basket- balls so she could have some peace and Miss Brooks ......... Miss Finch ........... Hugo Longacre ....... ..... Norma Wildenradt ............Sue Butzow .............Jeff Strack Mr. Wadsworth ....... ......... R ichard Garland Miss Audubon .......... .. Jane ....................... Elsie .......... Elaine ....... Sylvia .... Doris ......... Marge ....... Faith ........ Rhonda ........ Ted ............ Stanley ........ Martin ...... . ..... . Mrs. Allen ................... Basketball Players ....... .........Joanne Horne .Dorothy Tamlyn .........Patty Miller ..........Janice Read .........Audrey Clark . ........ Beverly Gilmore .......Marilyn Hagen ...........Doris Rote .........Virgina Poust ...........Jesse Coan .......Jerry Cliffe .......David Gray ........Joan Garman ........Earl Roberts quiet. With the aid of Miss Finch, the librarian, Miss Brooks finally succeeded in presenting the play. Under the direction of Mr. W inebrenner and the student directors, Nan Byrd and Senior class play A typical practice Virginia Poust, Norma Wildenradt, Sue Butzow, Jesse Coan Dorlene Peterson, as well as the efficient work of the production staff, Our Miss Brooks turned out to be another of the numerous successes produced in the history of Sycohi. It's snowing! ! ' B. Gilmore, J. Cliff, D. Rote, P. Miller, M. Hagen, N. Wildenradt, J. Read, J. Garman, R. Garland, V. Poust, A. Clark. 1 l 1 Newspaper Writers : Row 1: Mr. Dahlgren J. Creighton, H. Bergquist, B. Mundy, B. Scherer, N. Nichols. Row 2: R. Peplow, D. Holt, N. Parker, D. Robinson, P. Fillweber, S. Mundy, B. Burgart. Row 3: D. Doty, J. Gray, P. Frautschy, J. Rogers, J. Evans, M. Trapp, M. Buettell, J. Bennett. Row 4: R. Kus, E. Wade, R. Pearson, T. Fenstermaker, J. Schmitt, J. Smith, A. Aita, J. Utter. Writers: Row 1: J. Spoor, G. Carlson, J. Shrout, M. Clark, K. Mulligan, J. Bergeson, D. Nowlen. Row 2: S. Coan, J. Thuma, K. Masterson, S. Henry, M. Ells, A. Wilson, R. Wine- brenner, M. Minnihan, G. Lally, M. Sellers. Row 3: J. Swedberg, R. Willis, M. Weaver, B. Warner, L. Evans, J. Hendricks, G. Rum, B. Gilmore, C. Wirsing, C. Strong, V. Kus. Row 4: S. Astling, H. Worden, S. George, M. Hagen, A. Joslyn, D. Lindgren, N. Byrd, S. Bennett, D. Darling, J. Michael, J. Joiner. 56 Homecoming The queen and her court D. Haugen, V. Poust, N. Wildenradt, K. Frautschy, M. Hoffman, D. Peterson, J. Bolander. Homecoming was held on Friday, October 20. Preceeding the game with the Geneva Vikings, a parade was held, which included a number of cleverly decorated floats, the high school and grade school bands, and the nominees for Homecoming Queen. The nominees for queen and vstheir sponsors were: Joyce Bolander - F. H. A., Kay Frautschy - Band, Delores Haugen i I l Wow, what a plow! - Spartans, Marilyn Hoffmann - Pep Club, Dorlene Peterson - F. F. A., Virginia Poust - G. A. A., and Norma Wildenradt - Leaves. Between games co-captains Chuck Minnihan and Jay Haka crowned Joyce Bolander 1950 Homecoming Queen. The annual event came to an end with the Alumni Dance in the cafeteria. Queen for a night! V. Poust, N. Wildenradt, K. Frautschy, M. School spirit on the loose- Hoffman, J. Bolander, J. Haka, C. Minnihan Camera catches Glamour Girl Toughies Do they fit, Mary Lou? No one to push Flitty Freshies Wiudblown Pals Shirley Aw, come, on, Tricky Could this be basketball ? Slide'n Seniors Life gets tedious, Don't it? And it's PEPSODENT by a tooth . . . Inn and out 58 AT H L EDC Sk I 4 -I I I 5 I J I 5: J U i e -1 4 I i L . 59 x Varsity football Practice began in late August for the 1950-51 football season. The boys, coached by Mr. Schloss and Mr. Mathes, got into full swing by learning new and better plays. Although the Spartans fought defiantly in the exciting and traditional game with DeKalb, the Barbs proved to be too fast for them. Later in the year Sycamore was further handicapped by the loss of some boys through injuries. It was bad breaks like these that slowed the squad down. Throughout the entire season the team did their best to beat their rivals but only won the Batavia contest. For their efforts on the football field Jay Haka and Rodger Swedberg were honored by having been presented the most valuable player award. Many valuable players will be lost this year due to graduation. They are: Jesse Coan, Gene Leighty, Chuck Minnihan, Jack Spartz, and honorable mention all-conference winners, - Jay Haka, Marv Howe, Roger Oltman, and Gene Wade. These boys played good football and will be missed greatly in the lineup next year. NHk 0 aaiamisii E52-oO5:hQ.., .P': Ugldt-DUQ7'j SM ...rD v:J.G aggw JCD 'QO Q9 H -. Omfbflife- fpgmnfbodsgc wa-'mamma 97 97:-g 95D 'p-. oO0Qv-:.. Cf ,7: U5Dro Hama Hug 3-5 53H 9lE'wmmoC 9'+ uqgpogf-:Q 1 .1-f-,--f1O'-44.93 55 frQ'f'ofaf'wo ' 'Daw '::r'f,i '35 v-'BW' ' :mm QQNDUCEUQE: 5 U1 Q2-9o.....'5 IIS P-'f3+,:, 4v-aoQ.Om ' Hs Cnr-rfbg W255- NJ5' QE gj pg . wmgjzgmgeg Saad' afiis aaa? aw is Fgsggisaia .UZ-.C .. f'T'.. 211 Row F: J. Henderson, J. Larson, M. Howe, R. Larson, C. Minnihan, J. Haka, . Oltman, J. Crowe, R. Hardesty, E. Roberts. Row 2: R. Besett, T. Fensterrnaker, W? Wirsing, O. Fant, L. Troeger, H. Hoffman, C. Anderson, J. Coan, G. Carlson, . Thompson. Coach Schloss. Row 3: J. Shrout, D. McMillan, R. Rosenfield, C. Rich, F4 Leighty, E. Wade, J. McDonald, N. Racine, J. Spartz, R. Hove, R. Eby. E lyk 3 l 4 l 3 2 i i 5 1 2 Varsity football Row 1: J. Haka, E. Roberts, G. Leighty, J. Spartz, T. Fenstermaker. Row 2: J. Lar- son, O. Fant, G. C. Anderson, C. Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Wade, R. Besett, J. Coan. Row 3: G. Wirsing, M. Howe, R. Oltmann, Minnihan. Varsity Football Scores 0 . . . . DeKalb 34 0 . . . . . . Rochelle 20 7 . . . . . Wheaton 32 6 Batavia 0 O . . . .... Dundee 42 O . . . . . . St. Charles 21 O Geneva 20 0 . . . ..... Naperville 19 0 .. West Chicago 26 61 Lightweight football Row 1: R. Lenschow, F. Binder, J. Lee, R. Tedford, R. Hagen, J. Crowe, J. Schmitt G. Yunker, D. Stroberg, Row 2: Coach Johnson. S. George, K. Hinrichsen, K. Mulliz gan, L. Garland, T. Brotcke, L. Powell, H. Trapp, R. Terrell, P. Burkart. Row 3: K. Lashbrook, G. Benson, F. Robinson, J. Elliott, R. Carlson, J. Hooker, R. Horne, M. Sellers. This year's frosh-soph football squad, under the direction of Coach Pete Johnson, made a courageous stand although they were handicapped by the loss of four of their most valuable players, Bob Thomp- son, Dick Hardesty, Bud Quinn, and Pete Hodge, who were forfeited to Coach Schloss's varsity team. Although they lost all eight of their games, the squad of twenty-five boys gave promise of ability that will make next year's varsity a good one. Also the freshmen who saw action this year will add greatly to the chances for victory for the 1951 frosh-soph team. Outstanding among the Sophomore players on the team were Dick Tedford, Dick Hagen, Joe Schmitt, Frank Binder, and Bobby Lenschow. Valuable Freshman players were Bud Trapp, Keith Mulligan, Jim Spoor, Steve George, Tom Brotcke, and George Yunker. The best game of the year from the standpoint of both coach and players was that played with Naperville. Although the Sycohi players lost the game, they gave one of their best defensive performances of the year, holding the score to a 13-7 loss. Dick Hagen and Dick Tedford were named co-captains. These boys and their team-mates attended the annual football banquet given by the Rotary Club at the conclusion of the season. Coach Johnson lost many valuable players this year who will graduate to the varsity squad. Among these were Dick Tedford, Dick Hagen, Joe Schmitt, Bud Quinn, Bob Thompson, Pete Hodge, and Dick Hardesty. The sophomores who remain and the incoming freshmen should develop into an A-1 team for the coming football season. Lightweight Football Scores SYC31'U01'9 13 ........ Rochelle SYCRIYIOFS 0 ...... Wheaton Sycamore 7 ..... Batavia SYC21rr10re 0 ...... Dundee Sycamore 6 ......... Geneva Sycamore 0 ..... ...... S t. Charles Sycamore 7 Sycamore 0 Naperville West Chicago The junior high enjoyed a successful football season under the direction of Coach James McCauley. When practice began in September many boys tried out for the team, and there were about thirty on the squad. The early training consisted of learning fundamentals, conditioning and reviewing. Then the plays were learned and perfected. The junior high played in the Tri- County League with Belvidere, Woodstock, Crystal Lake, and Dundee. The boys won three of the five games they played and tied for second place with Belvidere. The opening game with Dundee was played at Sycamore on September 28. The boys showed no signs of inexperience as they rolled to a 24-6 victory in their best conference showing. This successful beginning gave the boys pep and deter- mination to keep up the good work. On October 5 they journeyed to Woodstock where they defeated their hosts 19-14. On October 13 Sycamore entertained Rochelle in a non-conference game. At Junior-high football this time the team split to make a light- weight and a heavyweight team. The seventh graders tied 6-6 and the eighth graders racked up the highest score of the season 31-6. Although the boys came out on the short end of a 28-0 score at Belvidere, they continued to show their fine sports- manship and eager determination through- out the game. On October 26 Sycamore again playedfnhost, this time to Crystal Lake. The boys fought hard and played a good game, but undefeated Crystal Lake won 18-12. Among the boys to be commended for their fine performances are Dale Tucker, Leslie Glaser, Bob Folowell, Marshall Carpenter, Bob Ferguson, Dick Minnihan, Larry Mathey, Elford Astling, Gary Holland, John Florent, Jim Foster, and Charles Gibbons. At the end of the season the boys were rewarded for their fine sportsmanship and team spirit by being invited to attend the annual football banquet. Row 1: M. Carpenter, E. Astling, K. Mulligan, T. Tatman, P. Crowe, D. Tucker, L. Mathey, R. Glaser, G. Swanson. Row 2: Mr. McCauley, E. Behler, J. Clark, R. Berg- quist, J. Tucker, F. Gibbons, W. Schuette, J. Eklund, T. Schuette, R. Minnihan. Row 3: J. Florent, G. Holland, W. Lenschow, L. Ross, S. Dinsmore, R. Boyle, R. Mun- son, M. Johnston, A. Davis, L. Doty. . wr ,..+ Spartan Snaps lt is11't fair . . A season to be proud of We gotta Win . . Let's go!!! Nice work, boys Hike-1-2-3- For a pass . . . Is everybody happy? Caught in the act!! 64 Varsity basketball The 1950-51 basketball season was one of the best ever experienced by the Sycamore Varsity. Boasting a record 'of 24 wins and 5 defeats, this team fought defiantly and received as remuneration for their efforts three trophies to add to the collection already displayed in the new trophy case. The season opened with a large group of spectators keyed to a high pitch of enthusiasm as the Spartans defeated St. Edwards of Elgin 58-24. The Varsity continued to chalk up decisive victories throughout the entire season. The squad retired from conference play long enough to win the Kirkland Tournament. Then the Spartans battled their way to the semi-finals at the DeKalb Holiday Tourn- ament, where they received their first defeat at the hands of a smooth-working Rock Island team, which went on to win the Tournament. The Mathes-men resumed conference play to be defeated only by the Dundee Car-dun-als, which placed them second in the little seven conference. In the Regional Tournament the Spartans trampled over Marengo, almost faltered on Maple Park, and emerged victorious from a nip and tuck battle with the DeKalb Barbs, thus winning the much sought after Regional Championship. This victory marked the third straight Win over DeKalb. Thereby the Sycohi squad earned the right to travel to the sectionals at Rockford where they lost a hard fought game to the Freeport-five who later became the State Champs. Ken Knudsen, star guard, received the most valuable player award, was voted on the second all-conference team and also was on the second DeKalb Tournament team g Gene Wade, who proved to be an effective rebounder, and Dutch Minnihan, the spirited, fighting guard, made Honor- able Mention on the Little Seven Confer- ence teamg Wayne Mansfield, the highest scorer of the team, was elected to the first Little Seven Conference team, and to the Northern-Illinois team, Rodger Swedberg was placed on the first DeKalb Tourney team and received honorable mention on the Little Seven Conference team. It was the well co-ordinated efforts of these outstanding young athletes that concluded this season with such an impressive record. Row 1: N. Racine, W. Mansfield, E. Wade, D. 1VIcMi11an, K. Knudsen, R. Swedberg, C. Minnihan. Row 2: R. Larson, M. Florent, M. Howe, E. Leighty, C. Anderson, L. Troeger, J. Henderson, Coach Mathes. Row 3: J. Arison, J. Crowe, J. Haka, J. Coan, E. Roberts, J. McDonald, T. Fenstermaker, J. Creighton, J. Shrout. Varsity basketball . . . and it's anybody's ball game Sycamore - 62 DeKalb - 45 Varsity Basketball Scores Sycamore 58 .................. St. Edwards's 24 Sycamore 56 .... ............ W heaton 26 Sycamore 39 ..... ............. R ochelle 26 Sycamore 52 ..... ...... X Vest Chicago 27 Sycamore 66 ..... ............... G eneva 30 Sycamore 48 ....... .......... B atavia 40 Sycamore 50 ............................ DeKalb 43 Kirkland Tournament Sycamore 48 .........................,.. Batavia 40 Sycamore 49 ................................ Aquin 28 DeKalb Holiday Tournament Sycamore 65 .......................... Shabbona 20 Sycamore 46 ................................ Genoa 39 Sycamore 49 ..... ....... R ock Island 61 Sycamore 60 ..... ...... N aperville 35 Sycamore 43 ..... ........... D undee 50 Sycamore 69 ..... ......... S t. Charles 41 Sycamore 70 ..... ........ W heaton 47 Sycamore 40 ...... ................ F reeport 61 Sycamore 58 ..... ...... W est Chicago 36 Sycamore 18 .... .............. G eneva 4 Sycamore 50 ..... .......... B atavia 37 Sycamore 62 .... .......... D eKalb 45 Sycamore 71 ..... ...... N aperville 48 Sycamore 51 .... G ....... Dundee 68 Sycamore 57 ............... .......... R ochelle 49 Sycamore 63 ........................ St. Charles 44 Regional Tournament Sycamore 63 ............................ Marengo 37 Sycamore 42 .................... Maple Park 39 Sycamore 34 .............................. DeKalb 30 Sectional Tournament Sycamore 61 .......................... Freeport 71 67 Lightweight basketball Z Row 1: J. Lee, T. Ernest, J. Quinn, R. Hardesty, P. Hodge, J. Schmitt. Row 2: Coach Johnson R. Hagen, L. Powell, K. Heinrichson, S. George, H. Trapp, D. Stroberg. Row 3: R. Tedford, L. Ebright, T. Brotcke, L. Evans, F. Binder, R. Winebrenner. The Sycamore frosh-soph basketball team completed another successful season, having started with three lettermen, Bud Quinn, Jim Lee, and Joe Schmitt, from last year's championship squad. By winning sixteen games and losing eight, this team concluded the season with a nine win and five loss record for the conference, capturing third place. The junior Spartans wound up the season by beating Rochelle for the third straight time and winning the consolation championship at the Belvidere Invitational Tournament. The starting six consisted of Joe Schmitt, Terry Ernest, Bud Quinn, Jim Lee, Pete Hodge, and Dick Hardesty. Joe Schmitt, who was excellent on long shots, won the free throw percentage race for the year, making a fifty-eight percent record. He was also named on the all- conference team by opposing schools and voted most valuable player by his team mates. Bud Quinn was an excellent rebounder and consistent scorer. He was voted on the second all-conference team. Pete Hodge was an outstanding rebounder, was second in the free throw race, and honorable mention on the all-conference team. Terry Ernest progressed rapidly during the year, maintaining an average of ten points per game and honorable mention on the all-conference team. Dick Hardesty Was a solid center who fought his way around the basket showing the skill of a much more experienced player. Jim Lee was a hard driving guard who was able to come through in the clutch and was always a scoring threat. Relief men in key games were Don Stroberg and Dick Hagen. Freshmen who show promise for next year's team are: Steve George, Keith Heindrichson, Tom Brotcke, Bud Trapp, and Ronnie Wine- brenner. One of the big thrills of the year was the winning of the semi-finals over VVoodstock at the Belvidere Tournament, when Dick Hardesty's push shot clicked with only three seconds remaining in the game. Lightweight basketball Belvidere hardware Coach Johnson, Joe Schmitt, Joe Quinn Lightweight Basketball Scores Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore Sycamore 35 40 28 42 31 48 31 38 37 35 38 42 29 49 39 45 54 39 39 49 ...............-........ St. Edwards 29 Wheaton 38 Rochelle 24 West Chicago 34 Geneva 40 Batavia 29 DeKalb 29 Naperville 36 Dundee 39 St. Charles 32 Wheaton 56 Freeport 69 West Chicago 48 Geneva 30 Batavia 28 DeKalb 49 Naperville 40 Dundee 52 Rochelle 37 St. Charles 39 Belvidere Tournament 37 61 42 41 Leyden 48 St. Thomas 37 Woodstock 41 Rochelle 31 69 1 Eighth grade basketball The 1950-51 eighth grade basketball team, under the capable direction of Coach Jim McCauley, concluded a very successful season by chalking up twelve victories against four defeats. Dale Tucker, co-captain with Larry Mathey, was high-point man. Practice sessions were devoted largely to instruction in fundamentals, team play, and sportsmanship, a fact which may account for their strength, both offen- sively and defensively. The only teams that were able to stop these underclassmen were the Maple Park freshmen, Belvidere, and Shabbona. The enthusiastic team won the second place trophy awarded at the Mt. Morris tournament after yielding to Belvidere in the finals. The tournament team was composed of center, Dale Tucker, forwards, Marshall Carpenter and Rich Minnihan, and guards, Larry Ross and Larry Mathey, their replacements were Bob Ferguson, Dick Bickford, Bill Lenschow, Arlis Davis, and Jim Foster, who was the only seventh grader on the team. These promising athletes should prove to be excellent material for future Sycohi teams. Sycamore 46 ...., ........ S habbona Sycamore 30 .......................... Kirkland Sycamore 20 Maple Park Freshmen Sycamore 38 ............................ Ellwood Sycamore 36 ..... , ...... Haish Sycamore 26 ...... ....... G enoa Sycamore 21 ..... ....... G lidden Sycamore 14 ...... ....... S habbona Sycamore 40 ..... ..... K irkland Sycamore 55 ..... ....... E llwood Sycamore 43 ...............,................ Genoa Sycamore 25 Maple Park Freshmen Sycamore 46 ................................ Haish Mt. Morris Tournament Sycamore 40 ........................ Pearl City Sycamore 40 ..... ...... S avanna Sycamore 23 ..... ........ B elvidere Row 1: M. Carpenter, L. Mathey, D. Tucker, L. Ross, R. Minnihan. Row 2: G. Swan- son, R. Ferguson, B. Lenschow, R. Bickford, A. Davis, O. Packard. Row 3: Mr. Mc- Cauley, C. Lally, P. Crowe, D. Astling, L. Doty L. Coan. i Seventh grade basketball I Row 1: R. Bergquist, C. Sibley, E. Shott, J. Kerwin, T. Fleetwood. Row 2: Mr. Stevens, J. Clark, J. Dunmore, J. Tutman, G. Thomas, R. Fredrick, D. Smith. Row 3: W. Fraedrick, M. Johnston, T. Tatman, R. Bowman. The seventh grade basketball team made an excellent record this year by winning nine out of twelve games. Coached by Mr. Stevens, the players showed unusual pep and enthusiasm throughout the entire season. The only opponents able to stop the spirited players were St. Mary's of DeKalb and the seventh-eighth grade team of Maple Park. The Mt. Morris tournaments topped off a very successful season for the seventh graders. Although the team won its first game with Dakota by a wide margin, it was defeated in the semi-finals by Freeport in a breath-taking game. This tournament team consisted of: John Florent, Jack Lindstrom, Mark Johnston, Fred Sibley, Bill Fredricks, Hugh Kellogg, Ronnie Bowman, Charles Sibley, Duane Astling, and James Kerwin. High scorer for the team was Jim Foster, who was advanced to the eighth grade team later in the season. The captain was Bill Fredrick. This team, whose main asset was an exceptionally strong defense, promises to be good material for next year's eighth grade team. Sycamore 32 ..... ...... S habbona 8 Sycamore 30 ...... ............ K irkland 17 Sycamore 31 ..... ..... M aple Park 39 Sycamore 27 ..... .......... E llwood 15 Sycamore 31 ..... .............. H aish 12 Sycamore 27 ...... ..... S t. Mary's 48 Sycamore 22 ..... .......... G lidden 15 Sycamore 45 ...... ....... S habbona 15 Sycamore 36 ..... ..... K irkland 16 Sycamore 23 ..... ............. E llwood 16 Sycamore 28 ...................... Maple Park 35 Sycamore 24 ................................ Haish 14 Mt. Morris Tournaments Sycamore 69 ............................ Dakota 22 Sycamore 20 ..... . ............... Freeport 25 Track Up and over Roger Oltman Although the track season got off on the wrong foot when the initial meet was cancelled because of the weather, the boys had quite a successful season. The major meets of the season were the triangular meet with DeKalb, Belvidere, and Syca- more, the Palatine Relays, the District Meet, and those scheduled within the conference. The Spartans were well balanced with McDonald and Knudsen in the dashesg On your mark- Coach Schloss, Norman Racine Hit the track, fellas Charles Minnihan, John McDonald Racine, W. Oltman, and Minnihan in the distancesg Mansfield and R. Oltman in the hurdlesg Mansfield and Wade in the broad jumpg and Wade, Leighty, and Swedberg in the field events. Several of these boys returned to attempt to break their own records of the previous year. Although they usually majored in one or two special events, all of them collected points in various other fields. It's a long way up . Charles Anderson Calendar Under the Sycamore tree Sept. 6-Students stepped up to the book exchange and received their shackles for the coming year, in short-sschool opened. Sept. 7-Everyone got a taste of things to come during the first day of school. Hand me the mouth-wash, Clyde. Sept. 14-Bonfire + Pep Rally + long line of shouting students I the Snake Dance. And that traditionally opened Sycohi's athletic year. Sept. 16--Magazine drive opened with a bang. I wonder why selling them was never as easy as that man made it sound? Oct. 2-3 - Morrison photographers snapped pictures of smiling seniors. Oct. 94enior English classes heard Mr. Nolin of the DeKalb Ag. speak on What the Employer Looks For. Chemis- try class did an experiment and Ralph Eby got a black eye out of it. How? Well, that's a long story. Oct. 13-Students elected class officers. Oct. 16 - Members of the various Homecoming float committees just real- ized that today was Monday, Homecom- ing's Friday, and we haven't even started! Oct. 17-Clothing class began stitching a U. N . flag. Oct. 18--J ay and Petie broadcast a radio program for Social Problems classes. Their sponsor was Duane's Do- they had to prepare lasted until 2 A. M.! Water. Oct. 19-Students' gladly took a day off as group pictures for Leaves were taken. Seniors proved that they' were old hands at the game by inventing various excuses to get out of homeroom. Oct. 20-Teachers traveled to Dixon, and students had theday off to rest up for Homecoming. Then there were those who spent all day working on-the'floats. Oct. 23-Sycohi began to resemble the convalescence ward at a hospital specializ- ing in football players with broken bones. Oct. 25-Juniors took those much- dreaded Illinois Tests. Oct. 26-Four nervous seniors gave a symposium on the U. N. for Rotary Club. You know, I heard that one of the meetings they had to prepare lasted until 2 A. M.! Oct. 27-Gym classes heard a temper- ance speaker. And me a confirmed drunkard too. Oct. 30-Ozzie and Ken proposed a plan for beating the Army! Join the Navy! Nov. 1-Miss Rosendahl passed out free cider that was left over from the G. A. A. Halloween party the night before, to sixth period gym class. Calendar Nov. 2-Mr. Rose gave a talk on school spirit, or rather the lack of it, to all his classes. And did the idea ever go over! Nov. 3-Mr. Jessen very cruelly woke up a sleeping student in 4th period study hall. Don't tell me he expected us to work! Nov. 6-If anyone wants to buy a box of Surf, see Petie, the company's local representative. P.S. - Education Week began today. Nov. 7-Sycohi's students are ex- hausted after a busy day. In the morningg T. B. tests, and Mr. Ben Posner a champion typist. In the afternoong Freshman Initiation I Nov. 8-Seventh graders took a field trip to N.I.S.T.C. Nov. 9-While showing a magazine to Social Problems class Mr. Rose got so interested in the picture of some shapely chorines he temporarily forgot the class. They made arrangements for him to accompany the Ag classes to Chicago. Nov. 10-T. B. tests were read. Play cast members began to take on a pale green look, not from the tests but from the first spasms of stage fright since the play is just a week away. Oh, my big toe! School spiritf-on the run A three-cornered affair Feminine 4- Nov. 11-Dogpatch Days arrived again, and F. H. A. threw its annual Sadie Hawkins Day Dance. Nov. 17-18-After weeks of prepar- ation: Our Miss Brooks, the class play was presented. The order of the day- always leave them laughing. Nov. 22-Spartans opened the basket- ball season by defeating St. Edwards of Elgin. The fans had some new pep, plus some new cheers-thanks to the cheer- leaders. First issue of Syco-hi-lites came out too. Nov. 23-24-- And I slept 'til noon. No, not hookey, Thanksgiving holidays. Nov. 29-Freshmen were thrilled when they went to see Treasure Island . Ag classes went to Chicago and they also were thrilled when they saw-the stock!!! Dec. 6-National Honor Society held its candlelight induction ceremonies before the student body and proud parents. Dec. 12-Shades of egg shampoos, bathing suits, and wet noodles. G. A. A. had initiation. Weren't those pig tails charming? Dec. 15-Seventh and Eighth grades had a Christmas party. T. B. or not T. B. She's got her man Sticky stuff . . . . and more 75 Calendar Calendar Dec. 16-The beautiful Pep Club Christmas Party ushered in the holiday season for the high school students. Dec. 19-Students viewed a film, The Christmas Carol in assembly. Then the Spartans acted like mean old Scrooge when they defeated the DeKalb Barbs. For shame! V Dec. 22-Carolers in the halls and a concert at 2:30 heralded the Christmas Vacation. Dec. 23-The Spartans Won the Kirk- land Tourney. Dec. 26-29-Spartans battled their way to the semi-finals of the Holiday Tourna- ment, only to be downed by a smooth working Rock Island five which went on to win the tournament. Jan. S-Vacation's over, back to the salt mines. Jan. 11--Those who showed positive on their T. B. tests began the trek to the sanitarium for X-rays. Jan. 18-19-Clutching their sharpened pencils, students bravely faced the music. Funeral dirge of Semester Exams, that is. Jan. 22-The commencement of the second semester-Only one more left! Team's in a huddle- Christmas Serenade G. A. A. Rulers Meeting deadlines 76 C Jan. 27-Everyone had a wonderful time at the G. A. A. Dance. The gym was beautifully decorated to the theme Look for the Silver Liningn. Music by The High Hats was really heavenly. Jan. 30-Sue Butzow received the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award. Feb. 1-At the F.H.A. initiation, the six new members with their kitchen band afforded onlookers many chuckles. During the day, the initiates sported original bibs they made especially for the occasion. Feb. 10-A huge crowd of twenty attended the tremendously successful Valentines Dance. Feb. 12 -- Lincoln's Birthday, and everyone legally played hookey. Feb. 13-Both the band and mixed chorus traveled to the N.I.S.T.C. campus where Sycohi students presented a sketch on the High Schools on Paradel' radio program. Feb. 26-Miss Coffin, an excellent violinist, and Mr. DeWil1o provided Sycohi with a delightful music concert. Mar. 14-Ozzie suddenly developed a great interest in English IV C, Could it be the student teacher? Glorious victory Arch of triumph Ken, Ken, he's our men The concertiners 77 Calendar Calendar Mar. 21-26-Students and faculty had a breather for a whole week. Did the Easter bunny visit you? CDon't tell them, Harveylb Mar. 31-Everyone worked frantically for two Weeks in preparation for the district solo and ensemble music contest held at Bensenville. Lady, do you have a can opener? Apr. 2-In the traditional candlelight ceremony, the National Honor Society inducted its six new members at P.T.A. Apr. 7-The band showed its ability at the district music contest. - And the bus broke down! Apr. 10-Everyone noticed how proudly the juniors showed off their long awaited rings-with the imported stones. Apr. 14-Many senior English students greatly appreciated the performance of Peter Pan at the Opera House. Apr. 17-The Pep Club honored Syco- hi's athletes with the annual banquet held in the cafeteria. Apr. 20-It was Tulip Time , at Sycohi, when the operetta cast intoxi- cated a receptive audience with spiked hilarity. Apr. 27-28-Several students displayed their musical talents at the state music contest. Practice makes perfect Tulip time in Holland Prom night again -and the band played on. 78 4 Calendar I've never even heard of that!! May 4-5-Sycohi's track team went to the track and field meet at Clinton, Iowa. May 11-The Eighth Grade Dance climaxed the year's social events for the junior high school. May 12-At last the long anticipated event arrived! Everyone spent a truly wonderful evening at the Junior-Senior Prom. And its beetle-bom- May 18-Many students reaped honors on Class Day. The reading of the class will and prophecy produced much ???? May 30-The band and mixed chorus participated in .the Memorial Day ob- servances. May 31 - June 1-Students worked feverishly to pass final exams. OH-ho, - that's rich l June 3-Seniors listened attentively to the sermon in the Baccalaureate cere- monies. June 5--The annual pilgrimage to Starved Rock marked the last festive get- together for the senior class. Freedom at last ! ! June 7-The seniors have graduated at last. Now that they think of it, the last four years have been - June 8-Students gathered for the last time this year to get report cards, and bid fond farewells. Not finished, just begun. Acknowledgement Page The Leaves Staff appreciates the cooper- ation extended by the faculty and students of Sycamore High School in the prepara- tion of this book. 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