Thomson High School - Sandburr Yearbook (Thomson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1956 volume:

gg fo pwg We. the Senior Class of 1956, wish to dedicate our annual, the SAND BURR, to our principal and sponsor, Mr. Elliott, for the guidance he has given us during our high school careers. We especially appreciate his assistance in planning our Junior-Senior Prom and for his efforts in helping us publish this annual. As we leave high school, we wish to express our appreciation to him for all the kindness, patience, and understanding he has given us throughout our four years of high school. Mr. Harold Elliott has served as our Principal in Thomson for 14 years. In addition to his duties as Principal, he teaches chemistry, math, and physics. Mr. Elliott is the Advisor of the Junior Class, Senior Class, and the Senior Annual. To Mr. Elliott, goes a sincere thank-you from the Class of '56. As graduates, we hope that we can attain the standards that Mr. Elliott has set for us. 56 Scutd 2W Seated, left to right: Marlys Zenk, Ronald Bielema, Jimmy G. Johnson. Standing: Prof. Elliott, Advisor; John Letcher, Beverly Senneff, Ann Holland, Doris Feldt, Mr. Underwood, Advisor. Co-Editors RONALD BIELEMA MARLYS ZENK s4cC(toteu iCltto t4, BOARD OF EDUCATION Frank Brearton. William Hans, Charles Hogg, President; Rush Carroll, Secretary; Paul Wilt, Harold Feddersen, Wayne Ashby. The members of the Board of Education of Y.C.H.S. are the following: Mr. Frank Brearton, who has served on the board for three years; Mr. William Hans, who has served on the board for sixteen years; President, Mr. Charles Hogg, who has served on the board seventeen years; and Secretary, Mr. Rush Carroll, who has served on the board for twenty-seven years either as President or Secretary ; Mr. Paul Wilt, who has served on the board for sixteen years; Mr. Harold Fedder-son, who has served on the board for thirteen years. We would like to thank the Board for its help in obtaining band uniforms and for giving us help in the different activities. RICHARD CROSS Bachelor of Science in Education, Western Illinois State College, Macomb. Civics, Economics, American History, World History, Physical Education. Advisor to the Freshman Class. CHARLES FERRIS Bachelor of Music Education, University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. Band, Boys Chorus, Girls’ Chorus, Grade School Music. CLETIS UNDERWOOD Bachelor of Science in Education, Arkansas State College, Jonesboro, Arkansas. English I, II, III, IV; Biology. Advisor . Dramatics, Sophomore Class. DAVID PEASE Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Wisconsin; Bachelor of Science in Education, Wisconsin State College, Superior, Wisconsin. Agriculture I, II, in, IV, General Shop, General Science, Advisor to the F. F, A. WILLIAM O'CONNELL Bachelor of Science, Western Illinois State College, Macomb. General Business. Bookkeeping, Drivers' Training, Typing, Shorthand. LEORA COUNTRYMAN B. E., Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls; B. S. in Home Economics, Iowa State College, Ames; M. A. in Household Arts Ed. , Columbia University, New York. Home Economics I, II, III, Girls Health. Advisor: F.H. A. and G. A. A. ’’Gone But Not Forgotten MR, BROOKS Mr. Roland Brooks served as commercial teacher in Thomson for seven and one-ha If years. Mr. Brooks has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and a Master of Science Degree in Education from Western Illinois State College at Macomb, Illinois. He is also a graduate of Brown Business College at Galesburg, Illinois. During his years at Thomson, Mr. Brooks taught at different times the following subjects: Bookkeeping, Typing, Shorthand, General Science, General Business, English, and Drivers Education. Mr. Brooks advised the Photography Club, the SAND BURR, the YORKSTER and the Senior Class. Mr. Brooks was active in the Thomson P.T.A, He was a very capable Boy Scout Leader. He promoted the building of the shop addition to Y. C.H. S. He spent many extra hours of work in the school building and for the school people besides the usual school hours. Mr. Brooks gave willingly and freely of his time for others. Almost everyone was saddened by the departure of Mr. Brooks during the first semester of this year. Mrs. Blair from Fulton substituted for Mr. Brooks until the end of the semester then Mr. William O’Connell was hired to fill the position vacated by Mr. Brooks. We are happy to have Mr. O’Connell at Y. C. H. S., but regret leaving, knowing him such a short time. We hope that he will find that he likes our community and school. RONALD BIELEMA Valedictorian Class President 2 Class Treasurer 4 Annual Staff 4 Yorkster Staff 3 Class Play 3,4, Athletics 1,2, 3,4 FFA 1.2. 3.4 Band 1,2,3.4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Daddy-O” BARBARA CARROLL Salutatorian Class Reporter 1,2 Trojan Topics Staff 1,2, 3, 4 Yorkster Staff 3 FHA 1,2,3,4 GAA 1.2, 3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Chorus Accompanist 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 Pepper Hot Baby ANN HOLLAND Class Secretary 4 Annual Staff 4 Trojan Topics Staff 4 FHA 1.2,3,4 GAA 1.2.3,4 Class Play 5,4 Band 1.2,3.4 Chorus 1,2. 3.4 That's All” DORIS FELDT Class Treasurer 1 Class Reporter 3 Yorkster Staff 3 Trojan Topics Staff 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3,4 FHA 1.2. 3.4 GAA 1.2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3, 4 Band 1,2, 3,4 A Good Man is Hard to Find Chorus 1,2, 3,4 Class Play 3,4 GAA 1.2, 3,4 FHA 1,2, 3.4 Band of Gold JANICE SMITH Class President 1,4 Class Vice President 2, 3 FHA 1,2,3,4 GAA 1,2, 3,4 Band 3,4 Chorus 1,2, 3,4 Yorkster Staff 3 Trojan Topic Staff 4 Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4 Class Play 3,4 Dungaree Doll I LOWELL STARR Class Play 3,4 Yorkster Staff 3 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Athletics 1,2,4 Only You i Br MARLYS ZENK DAR Award Class Vice President 1 Class Secretary 3 FHA 1.2, 3, 4 GAA 1.2.3.4 Chorus 1.2. 3,4 Yorkster Staff 3 Trojan Topic Staff 4 Cheerleader 2, 3,4 Class Play 3.4 Annual Staff 4 Live Fast, Love Hard, and Die Young. ROBERT WILLIAMS Class Play 3 Athletics 2, 3 Chorus 1 Yorkster Staff 3 Cigarettes, Whisky, and Wild, Wild Women 'f Settlor 'ftyiAtontf Four years ago, 19 girls and boys enrolled as Freshmen at York Community High School -- Janice Smith, Marlys Zenk, Doris Feldt, Barbara Carroll, Ronnie Bielema, Nancy Smith, Jerry Shoemaker, Ann Holland, Janice Olsen, Robert Williams, Beverly Senneff, Lowell Starr, Donald Houzenga, Norma Rice, John Letcher, Eleanor Roberts, Jimmy Johnson, Alice Nienkark, and Vernon Appel. Vernon Appel dropped out before the year ended. We were initiated by the Sophomores during our Freshman year; also we sponsored one dance. During our Sophomore year, we lost Donald Houzenga and Nancy Smith. We initiated the Freshmen in the traditional manner and sponsored several other dances. Mrs. Robbins was our advisor for the Junior Class. The first event was our selection of class rings. To finance our Junior and Senior Banquet and Prom, we sold pop and popcorn at our home basketball games. The gym decorations carried out our theme, Red Sails in the Sunset. We published the Yorkster this year. Our play, Grandma’s Best Years, attracted a large crowd. Various activities of our Senior year were sponsoring the Freshman reception, presenting the play, Willie’s Weekend, and working on the Annual under the leadership of Mr. Elliott and Mr. Underwood. Baccalaureate was held on Sunday, May 27, and Commencement was held on May 31, 1956. We are now ready to accept our roles in the various walks of life. Our high school days are over, And life has just begun; We are now saying Good Bye To each and everyone. We wish to thank our teachers. For all the things they’ve done; For giving us good knowledge. And also lots of fun. Farewell, oh fellow classmates. As we go our separate ways; Let us always remember Y. C. H. S. and The Good Old Days. by Beverly Senneff Se Uo t 'ZVM We, the Seniors of '55 and '56, being of sound mind and high intelligence, hereby make this our last will and testament. To the following, we leave these things: To the faculty, we leave the book entitled Day After Tomorrow, a discussion between crabby teachers and sleepy students, by A. Hangover. To the Juniors, we leave our ability to get in and out of trouble. To the Sophomores, we leave all our gum so that they can make good use of it in the years to come. To the Freshmen, we leave all the dirty looks we have received from the teachers. Bobby Williams - leaves his ability to get out of English class to Lester Roberts. Jerry Shoemaker - leaves his shot gun to Franklin LaShelle. Don't skip too much school using it, Frank. Doris Feldt - leaves her good sense of humor to Ruthie Bielema. Barbara Carroll - leaves her ability to get along with teachers to Janice Geerts. Beverly Senneff - leaves her long hair and ability to keep it neat to Geraldine Rice. Jimmy Johnson - leaves his cap gun he used in sixth hour study hall to Richard Groharing. Marlys Zenk - leaves her ability to get along with the Sophomore boys to Anita Johnson. Lowell Starr - just leaves. If he has to leave anything, he isn't leaving. Ann Holland - leaves her sports ability to Connie Brown. Alice Nienkark - leaves her slim figure to Norma Swett. Janice Olsen - just leaves to marry Jack. John Letcher - leaves his height to Larry Atherton. Janice Smith - leaves her cheerleading uniform to Margaret Wade. Ronnie Bielema - leaves his little black book to Howard Prins. Se U n, ‘P'uxfiAeccf Here it is — the year of 1980, twenty-four years since I have seen or heard anything of the dear old class of 1956 of Thomson High School. I just received a copy of the Thomson Review from my old classmate, Jerry Shoemaker. Jerry said in his short letter that he is now the game warden at Thomson. While reading the paper, I see the ad of Mrs. Jack Foltz, the former Janice Olsen, telling of a baby carriage for sale. Though slightly used, it is still in good condition. I notice the headline. Ex-Air Force Pilot, John Letcher, Develops a New Strain of Chickens With Two Wish Bones for Dream-Happy People. In the About Town section, I see that Bobby Williams has recently souped up his jet hot-rod and is scaring the elderly ladies on main street. Another big heading is the double ring ceremonial wedding of Alice Nienkark to Hank Smith, the ex-heavy weight boxing champion. The ceremony was conducted by my good friend, the Reverend Ronald Bielema, pastor of the Christian Reformed Church at Chadwick. I notice that stage star, Janice Smith, is making a personal appearance in the Modernistic Ball room in Clinton, Iowa. Here is a very interesting item. Marlys Zenk has taken over Walt Disney's productions in Hollywood. She has now created a new character, Dumpsy Doodle. Mrs. John Jones, the former Ann Holland, is celebrating her fiftieth year as Thomson's one and only doctor. Colonel Lowell Lee Starr, his wife, and three charming daughters have just returned from Parris Island Marine Base and are spending a few days with friends and relatives at Thomson. Mrs. Donald Schroth, the former Beverly Senneff, and her two sons were afternoon guests of her sister-in-law. Jimmy Johnson, bookkeeper and accountant for General Motors Corporation, arrived in town yesterday afternoon to spend a month's vacation with his parents. He came in a Cadillac convertible. The last, but not least, of my old classmates, is the former Barbara Carroll. She is now Mrs. Hank Dowmeyer; I notice that she had her two lovely grandchildren in her home for the weekend. I, Doris Feldt, believe I have read the whole Thomson Review, and I am very happy to find out what all my former classmates are now doing. Se tt vi l ct C SfatiAtica NAME OCCUPATION Barbara Teacher (of what?) Ronnie Going to Fulton Doris Talking Ann Giving dogs a home Janice 0. Keeping Jack happy Janice S. Waiting for Andy Beverly Writing letters Marlys Flirting Alice Teasing Junior boys (certain ones) Jim Blondes, Brunettes, and redheads John Chasing around Bob Staying out late Jerry Wild game hunter Lowell Being late for school FAULT HIGHEST AMBITION Boys Men Too Ambitious Doing no more than he has to Talking Talking Whistling To be a nurse Jack Marry Jack Giggling Raising Air Cadets Dreaming Marry a service man Lanark Change her name Driving Trucks Enjoying life Detention Playboy on the French Riviera Spending money Get another car Studying too hard Become a Marine Skipping school Fish and hunt Not going out enough Seeing the world Jan O. Standing: M. Appel, R. Stearns, G. Brearton, L. Frosch, E. Hook, H. Prins, L. Smith, A. Dannels. Seated: J. Fehler, B. Senneff, J. Schindel, N. Spencer, D. Haas, A. Johnson. JANICE FEHLER Secretary DONNA HAAS Reporter MARVIN APPEL GENE BREARTON AMBROSE DANNELS LARRY SMITH JANET SCHINDEL RALPH STEARNS, JR. (lutUon, 'Ttetoa The Junior Class of 1956-57 started the school year with six girls and eight boys. We met with our sponsor, Mr. Elliott, to elect our class officers and staff for the school newspaper, the Yorkster. We elected Barbara Senneff, President; Eddie Hook, Vice President; Janice Fehler, Secretary; Nancy Spencer, Treasurer; and Donna Haas, Reporter. On the Yorkster staff were Lewis Frosch, Editor; Anita Johnson, Assistant Editor; Nancy Spencer, Barbara Senneff and Donna Haas, Typists; Donna Haas, Art Editor; Ralph Stearns, Humor; and Gene Brearton, Sports Editor. We received our class rings in November. To earn money for the Junior-Senior Prom, the Juniors sold popcorn, pop, gum, and candy bars at the basketball games. The Junior play, Hillbilly Weddin! was presented on April 20, and the Prom was on April 27. The Blue Notes, from Clinton, played for the Prom. We elected our Sand Burr staff for next year. Those selected were: Ed Hook, Editor; Gene Brearton, Co-Editor; Janice Fehler, News Editor; Donna Haas and Nancy Spencer, Art Editors; Lewis Frosch, Sports Editor; and Barbara Senneff, Advertising Manager. In this year of ’56, there is a Junior Class Which has a handful of lads and lasses. Barbara is president of our class, Who is liked by many a lad and lass. Vice President, Ed Hook, elected last fall Seems very lovable and rather tall. Janice Fehler, our Secretary, is always gay and merry. Nancy, our Treasurer, makes dating her pleasure. Donna, our Reporter, who has red hair Goes steady. Well, I declare! Lewis, the Editor of the Yorkster staff Does things correctly -- never just half. Co-Editor Anita, a helper is she --Assisting Lewis, busy as a bee. Sports writer is none other than Gene, Who can make the girls’ eyes have a gleam, Janet Lou, a lass with plenty of life Hopes to be a farmer’s wife. Ralph, who is a big tease, is always across Prof’s knees. Howard is a sporty young lad. When thinking of girls -- makes him glad. Marvin, who is a fine one -- always thinks of cars and fun. Then comes Ambrose, large in size - -a lad who is very wise. Larry, who is quite bright, likes to drive without lights. Then there’s Mr. Elliott, our advisor and friend, This is all; in fact, it’s the end. Donna Haas Judy Noordhoff Vice President Norma Swett Treasurer Margaret Wade President Janice Geerts Secretary Carolyn Ditsworth Reporter Back row: F. LaShelle. H. Appel, V. Medendorp, J. Senneff, D. Miller, D. Zenk. Middle row: N. Swett, J. Noordhoff, M. Wade, J. Geerts, C. Ditsworth, D. Miller. Front row: B. Feddersen, D. Kness, F. Zuidema, G. Fehler. Everett Bill Gene Appel Feddersen Fehler Dick Franklin Vernon Kness LaShelle Medendorp Donna Dick Jerry Miller Miller Senneff Dale Zenk Sofe wuvie 'Poe H Our President, Margaret, who likes to cheer, can always be heard loud and clear. Judy, an Argo resident, is also our Vice President. Janice, our Secretary, is never late, for an important date. Next comes Norma, our Treasurer; to be her friend is a pleasure. Then there is Carolyn, our Reporter, short and sweet; a friend that can't be beat. Now that's our officers, not half of the class; there are still eleven more wanting to pass. First comes Vernon, a husky lad, Second comes Dick, who is never sad. Third comes Dale, a whiz at basketball. Fourth comes Gene, who never grew tall. Fifth comes Bill, who gets home early, Sixth comes Everett, who will never hurry. Seventh there's Jerry, a jolly fellow. Eighth comes Frank, who is ever so mellow. Ninth comes Richard, who half sleeps in class, Tenth there is Franklin, who is wise on one lass. Eleventh there's Donna, a new girl we gained. This is the end, because we've all been named. On the first of September, 1955, fourteen Sophomores entered the doors of Y. C.H. S. and answered roll call to our class advisor, Mr. Underwood. We gained two new students, Donna Miller, in the first semester, and Frank Zuidema, in the second semester. This made our class consist of sixteen pupils, the largest class. Shortly after school started, we elected the following class officers: President, Margaret Wade; Vice President, Judy Noordhoff; Secretary, Janice Geerts; Treasurer, Norma Swett; and Reporter, Carolyn Ditsworth. We gave a rousing reception to the Freshmen in initiating them. We sponsored one dance this year. Our class is well represented in girls' chorus, band, honor roll, and other school organizations. Margaret Wade and Janice Geerts were elected cheerleaders of our class. Dale Zenk, Jerry Senneff, Dick Kness, Richard Miller, Gene Fehler, and Bill Fedderson represented our class on the Frosh-Soph basketball squad. By Margaret Wade and Janice Geerts CLASS OFFICERS Standing: L. Roberts, R. Green, B. Groharing, D. Hook, J. Carroll, R. Groharing, L. Atherton. Seated: B. McGinty, L. Noordhoof, P. Rose, C. Brown, R. Bielema, H. Fenley, D. Durward. Ruth Bielema President Dina Durward Treasurer Secretary Dick Hook Vice President Connie Brown Reporter 0?'ie 6 HeK Jerry Rice Robert Green Lester Roberts Pat Rose r Larry Atherton Babette McGinty Jeanette Carroll Linda Noordhoff Fenley 'P'leaJufttut 'Ttetua Fourteen Freshmen started our first year at Y.C.H.S. on September 1. Later we were joined by an old classmate, Harrietta Fenley, making a total of fifteen. We were well-initiated by the Sophomores and guests of the Seniors at a dance on September 16. Class officers for the year were: Ruthie Bielema, President; Dick Hook, Vice President; Dina Durward, Secretary and Treasurer; Connie Brown, Reporter. Cheerleaders for the Frosh-Soph team, of which most of the boys were members, were Connie Brown and Dina Durward from the Freshman Class. Dina Durward and Larry Atherton were elected queen and king attendants for the Christmas Ball. Richard Hook was chosen crown bearer. The class held a dance with the theme, Levi Leap, ” on February 3. 'Poem This is our first year at Y. C. H. S., We all are happy as you can guess. First there is Robert, the Brain of the class. Second comes Ruthie, a fair-haired lass. Third is Larry, a small little lad. And of course, Linda, who's never sad. Fifth is Connie, a bit smaller than Larry, Then, Pat, whom everyone finds is merry. Next is Jeannette, so slim and tall, Eighth is Jerry, the shortest of all. Ninth there is Bernard, with eyes like a hawk, Then comes Richard, who loves to talk. Harrietta is next with her hair all aflame, Twelfth is Lester, who's looking for fame. Next is Babbette, with figure so slim. Fourteenth is Dina, who’s equally trim. Last, but not least, is our friend, Dick, Whom anyone for a friend would pick. Our Home Room Teacher is Richard Cross, Who everyone knows is the Boss. '• Now that's our class of '59, I hope you like our little rhyme. by Babbette McGinty and Dina Durward z4 et z££ Standing: A. Dannels, L. Starr, R. Stearns, E. Hook, G. Brearton, J. Letcher, L. Frosch, J. Johnson, R. Bielema, D. Zenk, H. Prins, L. Smith. Kneeling: J. Smith, J. Fehler, M. Appel, B. Senneff, M. Zenk. COACH CROSS JIMMY JOHNSON Good Defensive Man GENE BREARTON Excellent Rebound HOWARD PRINS Jump Shot Artist LOWELL STARR A Good Shot JOHN LETCHER Always Trying EDDIE HOOK A Comer RALPH STEARNS Good Floor Man Janice Smith, Marlys Zenk, Barbara Senneff, Janice Fehler BASKETBALL RECORD OPPONENTS SCORE THOMSON SCORE Galena 58 48 Hanover 72 55 Morrison 53 49 Port Byron 43 65 Milledgeville 51 49 Shannon 61 55 Mt. Carroll 65 78 Lyndon 41 71 Hanover 67 65 Hillsdale 74 94 Stockton 62 56 Port Byron 67 66 Lyndon 31 75 Lanark 55 52 Chadwick 78 75 Chadwick 82 75 Shannon 58 50 Milledgeville 62 63 Mt. Carroll 101 82 Chadwick 65 51 Lanark 69 56 Hillsdale 66 79 Shannon 58 59 Chadwick 76 68 7955-56 Starting the basketball season, the Trojans dropped the first three games then coasted to an easy win over Port Byron. One of the first three games that Thomson dropped was with Morrison. The Trojans came within four points of beating them. This is the closest Thomson has come to beating them in several years. After their win over Port Byron, the Trojans dropped a close game to Milledge-ville and a game to Shannon. Thomson finally got back in the winning column by topping Mt. Carroll and Lyndon. As the season rolled on, Thomson kept plugging away, but just couldn't seem to catch on. Thomson got back at Milledgeville by beating them by one point. Earlier in the season, when the Trojans had played the Millies, they had scored six quick points in about twenty seconds to beat the Trojans. Thomson won their last scheduled game by beating Hillsdale 79-66. Looking back, Thomson had a 7-15 record for the season. After the season was over, Thomson was host at the District Tournament. In the First game, Chadwick took on Pearl City, As the game turned out, it was a stalling game. The game progressed very slowly. Finally in the fourth quarter, they played a little basketball. The score which was the lowest that had been seen in quite a while was 18-9, in Chadwick's favor. This put Chadwick in the finals. In the second game, Thomson played Shannon. The game see-sawed back and forth. Shannon pulled away at one time to go into a thirteen point lead but Thomson fought back and managed to nip them by one point. With this, Thomson and Chadwick were thrown together to fight it out for the trophy. As the game turned out, it was about the best one die Trojans played all year long and proved very exciting, too. Thomson led the first three quarters, but in the fourth quarter, Chadwick started to pull ahead. Chadwick won the game by eight points. It was probably the hardest fought game that both teams had played all year. The Thomson Trojans wound up with a record of 8 wins and 16 losses. SoftJiortiO'ie Standing: Larry Atherton, Richard Groharing, Dick Kness, Bill Feddersen, Lester Roberts, Bobby Green. Kneeling: Gene Fehler, Dick Miller, Bernard Groharing, Dick Hook, Jerry Senneff. Sated P%e46 KCUt-S ft6o K ie ( ieexCccuCen Connie Brown, Janice Geerts, Dina Durwood, Margaret Wade. f$56 The Little Trojans didn't have a very good basketball season this year. They won only two games and lost nineteen. Their two wins were over Lyndon and Hillsdale. The game with Hillsdale was a very exciting one. The game ended at a 32-32 dead-lock. In the overtime period, the Little Trojans nipped them by two points, winning 38-36. I'm sure though, that in two years the little Trojans will improve and should have a good basketball team. Action in victory over Mt. Carroll 78-65 I Two red-heads score four points Stre tch • Tuff luck, Eddie Action in Lanark Game Who's gonna get it Where's the ball Action against County Champs Reach for the sky utd Standing: R. Bielema, M. Stiles, C. Ditsworth, Director Ferris. Back row: C. Prins, B. Sikkema, R. Groharing, R. LaShelle, B. Gruber, Barb. Gruber, D. Letcher, D. Feldt, M. Huff, G. Brear-ton, J. Geerts, R. Bielema, C. Brown, A. Nienkark, B. Feddersen, J. Metzger, Middle row: G. Bower, H. Fenley, J, Smith, J. Brown, L. Carroll, G. Bower, E. Wilt, A. Hickey, G. LaShelle, H. Huff, R. Mitchell, L. Grimm. Front row: N. Spencer, J. Fehler, A. Holland, B. Carroll, J. Carroll, A. Johnson, M. Cronister. Back row: R. Green, J. Carroll, R. Stearns, B. Groharing, D. Feldt, L. Frosch, J. Letcher, J. Johnson, R. Bielema, A. Nienkark, A. Holland, B. Senneff, R. Groharing, L. Atherton, Mr. Ferris. Seated: N. Spencer, J. Noordhoff, M. Zenk, R. Bielema, B. McGinty, P. Rose, B. Senneff, J. Schindel, J. Olsen, D. Haas, M. Wade, B. Carroll. Front row: C. Ditsworth, J. Smith, C. Brown, D. Durwood, L. Noordhoff, H. Fenley, J. Fehler, J. Geerts. st u Standing: C. Ditsworth, L. Smith, D. Haas, B. Senneff, G. Brearton, B. Senneff, J. Fehler. Seated: B. Feddersen, D. Feldt, M. Zenk, A. Holland, J. Smith, Mr. Underwood. Standing: Mr. O'Connell, L. Frosch, A. Johnson, R. Stearns, G. Brearton. Seated: D. Haas, B. Senneff, N. Spencer. Standing: C. Ditsworth, J. Geerts, H. Fenley, J. Schindel, B. Senneff, J. Carroll, B. Carroll, N. Spencer, M. Wade, P. Rose, D. Durwood, R. Bielema, C. Brown, L. Noordhoff. Seated: Miss Countryman, A. Nienkark, A. Holland, M. Zenk, A. Johnson, J. Smith, D. Feidt, J. Fehler, B. Senneff, D. Haas, J. Olsen. Ttecoa The officers in F.H. A. this year are as follows: President, Janice Smith; Vice President, Doris Feldt; Secretary, Anita Johnson; Treasurer, Janice Fehler; Reporter, Barbara Senneff; Program Committee, Alice Nienkark(Chairman), Beverly Senneff, and Nancy Spencer; Recreation Committee, Ann Holland (Chairman), Carolyn Ditsworth, and Donna Haas; Instructor, Miss Leora Countryman; and Chapter Mothers, Mrs. Irvin Senneff,and Mrs. Paul Smith. Our meetings were held in the evening of the second Thursday of each month. A pot-luck supper preceded each meeting. A varity of fund raising campaigns were held. We had our Hobo Day on October 21, 1955. After school on November 1, and 2, 1955, we had a window wash. We had our paper drive on November 5, 1955. Thoughout the month of October, 1955, we sold Christmas cards. Our Christmas Ball was held on December 23, 1955. We danced to the music of Gene Mc-Duff's Orchestra. The king and queen were Howard Prins and Margaret Wade. Their attendants were Ronald Bielema, Ann Holland, Barbara Senneff, Dale Zenk, Larry Atherton, and Dina Durward. Our Mother and Daughter Banquet was held April 6, 1956, and our Slumber Party and installation of officers on May 25, 1956. Time out for punch at the Christmas Ball. YCHS Se tc vi PCcuf — 56 Prettiest Hands RUTH BIELEMA BILL FEDDERSON Best Sportsmanship ANN HOLLAND HOWARD PRINS Best All Around MARLYS ZENK GENE BREARTON Prettiest Hair DONNA HAAS BILL FEDDERSON Best Well-Groomed BEVERLY SENNEFF RONALD BIELEMA Best Physique DALE ZENK Best Figure MARGARET WADE Best Wardrobe BARBARA SENNEFF RONALD BIELEMA Most Generous MARLYS ZENK MARVIN APPEL Best Conversationalist JANICE SMITH GENE BREARTON Most Bashful ANITA JOHNSON GENE FEHLER Best Dancer JANICE SMITH LOWELL STARR Best Personality MARLYS ZENK GENE BREARTON Best Sports Ability HOWARD PRINS Best Scholastic Ability BEVERLY SENNEFF LEWIS FROSCH Prettiest Smile ANN HOLLAND HOWARD PRINS Prettiest Eyes MARGRET WADE DICK KNESS To begin the year out right, we elected officers. The were as follows: Janice Olsen, President: Margaret Wade, Vice President; Barbara Carroll, Secretary; Ann Holland, Treasurer; and Donna Haas, Reporter. As the year went on, the G. A. A. and F. H. A. joined in their social activities. Some of these were our paper drive, Hobo day, Play Day at Lanark, and Window Wash, all in the fall. We sponsored a Christmas Reception and the Christmas Ball. Last fall we played baseball and did tumbling on the mats in the gym. Each stunt earned various numbers of points for each individual. These sessions were to earn a total of 600 points which we had to have to be considered a member of G. A. A. In order to get all the emblems, each girl had to earn 2,400 points. In order to raise money, we had a paper drive in the fall. The officers of the club are as follows: President - Ronald Bielema; Vice President -Howard Prins; Secretary - Bill Feddersen; Treasurer - Dick Miller; Sentinel - John Letcher; and Reporter - Larry Smith. We gained a new member Frank Zuidema, who moved from Fulton. This made a total of thirteen boys in F.F. A. The Future Farmers of America, under the leadership of Mr. Pease, had a busy year. During the year, they participated in the section land judging contest at Round Grove for schools of the Whiteside and Carroll Counties. In November, Mr. Pease took a carload of boys to the Chicago Livestock Exposition. In a farm planning contest, which required each contestant to make a three-year plan of operation for a farm selected for this project, Larry Smith placed first, Marvin Appel - second, and Howard Prins - third. A Father and Son Banquet was served by the F.H. A. girls. During the year, the Ag Class painted the shop. They also built a number of private projects for their own use on the farm. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Abbott - Sadie-------- Joyce Abbott -Marion Abbott Dottie Morgan Willie Abbott Shorty------ Jim Meyerson Gram......... Patch-------- Mabel------- Bubbles------ Mrs. Carlson -Miss Quelch -Edwin Carlson Cousin Oscar - Grandma's Best Years .......................DORIS FELDT ..................... ALICE N1ENKARK ......................JANICE OLSEN ....................... JANICE SMITH .......................NORMA RICE ■ ....................ROBERT WILLIAMS .......................JIMMY JOHNSON ■ .....................JOHN LETCHER .......................MARLYS ZENK ......................LOWELL STARR ....................BARBARA CARROLL ......................ELEANOR ROBERTS ......................BEVERLY SENNEFF ........................ANN HOLLAND ......................RONNIE BIELEMA .................... JERRY SHOEMAKER OH Hum! Fun H Hcint 3 i-'icLe? Compliments of VERWER'S BAKERY 1018 Fourth St. Specializing in Party and Wedding Cakes Fulton, Illinois Phone 3393 HOME FURNISHINGS Fulton, Illinois Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 WALTRIP'S SHELL SERVICE GOOD j FOOD Fulton, Illinois Phone 2081 Compliments of T ULTrON BUSINESS MEN’S ASSOCIATION DUTCH BOY RESTAURANT Fulton, Illinois Where People Like to Eat Phone 6161 Fulton, Illinois JOYCE LUMBER COMPANY Since 1858 56, the Year to Fix Fulton, Illinois Compliments of V Phone 2731 Fulton, Illinois Farmall Tractors International Trucks Parts and Service Tires and Tubes International Harvester Refrigerators - Freezers Nutrena Feed - Wayne Feed Fencing and Posts SAVAN INI A FARM SUPPLIES COMPANY, INCORPORATED Savanna, Illinois Phone 6765 E.G.SHINNER AND COMPANY, INC. 423 Main Street Savanna, Illinois Savanna, Illinois Phone - 4261 APPLIANCE COMPANY Savanna, Illinois Complete Insurance and Real Estate Service IF IT’S COOP FOOD YOU WANT- % f Jj p fT v AGENCY To Be Secure ... Is to Insure Time Theater Bldg. Tel. 3663 GPIMMS DAIRY BAR Savanna, Illinois Savanna, Illinois Jfuteeu MUX OPTOMETRIST 313 1 2 Main St. Savanna, Illinois Phone 4752 Savanna, Illinois SAVAN N A BODY SHOP Compliments of R. D. MESSMER Body and Fender Work - Painting Acetylene and Electric Welding Free Estimates Mt. Carroll, Illinois 1 Madison St. Phone 4212 wink Lett's JEWELRY - GIFTS GIFFORD TEXACO SERVICE 315 Main St. Savanna, Illinois M J Offical - Watch Inspectors for Savanna, Illinois C. M. 3. L. P. P. R. R. and C. B. Q. Phone 311 Best Wishes to Class of '56 Savanna, Illinois DELUXE CLEANERS for a Fine Finish 123 Main Street Phone 2622 L. P. STRUCKMAN, Prop. SAVANNA CLEANERS AND DYERS Savanna, Illinois Your Cleaners Is Your Clothe's Best Friend. 4th Street and Chicago Ave. ARTHUR WIEDMAN, Prop. SAVANNA LUMBER COMPANY Savanna, Illinois Congratulations to the Class of '56 GOURLEYSl CAFE Savanna, Illinois PHIFER AND CHAPEK Photo Supplies - Commerical Photography Phonograph Records Popular, Classical and Childrens Phone 3195 511 North Main St. Savanna, Illinois SKAIENS SERVICE Conoco Gas and Oil General Merchandise Chestnut Park Phone 2323 Savanna, Illinois MOUNT CARROLL MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY We are ready to insure your town or farm property against the hazards of fire, lighting, wind and extended coverage Call Our Office or Our Agent Phone 3211 HEBERT RICKTER, Sol. DIEH1— OIL COMPANY Gas - Oil Washings - Greasing H. W. DIEHL R. BRISTOL -General Repair Work-Thomson, Illinois Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 Compliments of ALRFPT h 1 vJESTlCE S GRIESON QUALITY FOOTWEAR Savanna, Illinois SERVICE STATION Savanna, Illinois Good Luck to Class of 1956 ECONOMY PAINT STORE MAETH BROS. -5£ TO $1.00 STORES P. A. PALMER, Prop. Paint - Wallpaper - Glass Window Shades - Painter Supplies Chinaware - Glassware Toys - Notions - Hosiery Savanna, Illinois Savanna, Illinois Mt. Carroll, Illinois SAVANNA BAKERY Compliments of 413 Main St. JEWELRY CO. W. 7621 Established 1889 Savanna, Illinois Savanna, Illinois Congratulations Class of '56 VV £ HELLE LUMBER CO. H w T Savanna, Illinois June. 80-64 Savanna, 111. Watches - Jewelry-Silverware and Clocks Expert Watch Repairing Giftshop Mt. Carroll, Illinois HADLEYS Steaks and Chickens Open 24 Hours Jet. 64, 72, 88, 52 Mt. Carroll, Illinois Me L_AIN'S SERVICE Mt. Carroll, Illinois Phone 7346 MOLTMANN AND SMITH FORD SALES 24 Hour Wrecker Service Authorized Ford Sales and Service Mt. Carroll, Illinois Phone 2233 SEO. W IVEY M G. HANDEL OM SON Supplier of Monuments of Quality Sinclair Products Phone 3034 Tel. 3561 Mt. Carroll, Illinois Mt. Carroll, Illinois GTRI IVUVl S DAIRY Grade A Homogenized Milk Cream and Cottage Cheese Mt. Carroll, Illinois W. L.DERRER ■ L..W. DERREE - VET ERIN ARIANS-Mt. Carroll, Illinois JEWELER Keepsake Diamonds Elgin and Bulova Watches Quality Jewelry 2 Doors South of Post Office Mt. Carroll, Illinois COLEHOURS JIM - FRED - DICK Coal - Grain - Fertilizer - Cement Pillsbury's Best Feeds Gro-Coated Seed Dial 4041 Mt. Carroll, Illinois HARTMAN IMPLEMENT SALES OLIVER M. D. Mt. Carroll, 111. Phone 4883 Best of Luck to the Class of '56 Mt. Carroll, Illinois Dial 4321 MT CARROLL Complete Banking Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Mt. Carroll, Illinois [ ■R. SENNEFF Limestone and Ferilizer Best Wishes to the Class of '56 Spreading Service STA'R'R S Located at Argo Fay CAFE Phone 2399 Mt. Carroll, 111. HAROLD AND FLOSSIE Thomson, Illinois Compliments of SWETT'S DEPARTMENT STORE Clothing, Notions, Dry Goods, and Drug Sundries Thomson, Illinois Senior Class Play November 1955 Compliments UNITED MILK PRODUCTS COMPANY Argo Fay, Illinois Cohgratulations McGINTY to Class of '56 HARDWARE tA$0 l(?6foe'4 BEAUTY SHOP Thomson, Illinois Thomson, Illinois DON McBRIDE Complete One-Stop Food Service Lowest Prices - Finest Quality Clover Farm Stores! ! Phone 2634 Thomson Phone 2634 Best Wishes Class of 1956 ■REVIEW PUBLICATIONS Thomson Review Chadwick Review Lanark Gazette Shannon Weekly Reporter H. G. STAGG, Publisher Home Office - Thomson, Illinois ozzie cronister's -BARBER SHOP-Agent for Wardrobe Cleaners Thomson, Illinois Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 HAROLD BUSTER' WITT Foxbilt Fefids - General Trucking Purebred Hamshire Hogs Fresh Eggs Thomson, Illinois Dial 3243 Agent for Funk's Seed, Corn -Also Trucking- RUSH W. CARROLL Thomson, Illinois Phone 2566 Compliments of SPENCERS STORE -Groceries -Fresh Meats - Frozen Foods Phone Thomson-2395 Argo Fay, Illinois KRAFTS Men's Wear - Boys' Wear Phone 3111 Mt. Carroll, Illinois Congratulations Class of 1956 From hoover's CAFE Congratulations Class of 1956 Thomson, Illinois Compliments of LEWIS MOTOR COMPANY Service Tires Accessories Sinclair Gas and Oils Thomson, Illinois STATE BANK Neighborly Viewpoint Talking things over help solve farm problems. When it's a financial matter, why not come in and draw on our experiences? We are here to help in every way we can. Bank Credit Is the Best Farm Credit -Save for the Future-THOMSON STATE BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Member Federal Reserve Bank System. POTTER BROS, I NC. Lumber - Coal Thomson, Illinois Argo Fay, Illinois Compliments of VI LLAGE INN LOUIS HOWELL Thomson, Illinois smith's ROYAL BLUE STORES Extends Heartiest Congratulations to the Class of '56 and May You Have a Successful Journey Along Life's Highway. GREENS 3.1—1. UPHOLSTERING SHOP ROGGENDORF Free Pick Up and Delivery Electrical Supplies Work Guaranteed Electric Water Systems Free Estimates Thomson, Illinois Fishing and Hunting Supplies 2 Blocks North of Main St. Thomson, Illinois Phone 3231 Phone 2791 Phone 2403 Thomson, Illinois IK� IW« rvbookt Krt JAYlCtt MAC TAYICW PUBUSMIVO COMPANY PAUAS TfXAS . . ' V . mt.ii,bv ■ M.: c •