Thornton Community College - Caldron Yearbook (Harvey, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1956 volume:

STAFF Editorein-Chiel w.i.t.scccersvsnercveceva Charles Kutscher Photegrcpnici.edifor te David Krueger A TIROCIION Accents essa deneees Barbara Freckelton LRGTOR ye Ota ee tes ca eee Dolores Smith SPO SRecl(Olaie en Mater ce ten eonn Bruce Griffin BUSINSSSEMCMNUGer a. meets Carol Kickert CS ieee tere hana on. ota a eames Bill Bachman, Judy Hess, Mariellen Hintz, Joan Rinken, Louisa Semerdjian, Hyman Spann, Ellen Volkman DEDICATION ... BECAUSE OF the thirty years of service he has given to Thornton Junior College, as head of the engineering department; BECAUSE OF his organization of the work opportunity scholarships; BECAUSE OF his fine work as head of the convocation committee; BECAUSE OF his activities in civic and church groups, especially the Kiwanis Club; BECAUSE OF his interest in young people; BECAUSE OF the friendly, co-operative, and guiding spirit he transmits to everyone he encounters in the classroom, in the corridors, in any formal or informal occasion which arises in or out of school; BECAUSE OF these and many, many more reasons, we the staff, do dedicate this 1956 Caldron to MR. LAWRENCE BRITTON Page FACULTY Board of Education Once again many thanks are due the Board of Education from everyone at Thornton Junior College. Besides hav- ing their own business or professional duties, our board members graciously handle financial matters, appoint the administrators and other personnel, and initiate improvements concerning the Junior College and the High School. The Board for this year consists of Mr. William B. Kane, president; Mr. Fred T. Ehlert, Mr. George H. Meyer, Mr. Henry Vandenberg, Dr. Clarence E. Simon, Dr. Frederick Weiss, and Mr. Herbert G. Greiner. The other officials who assist the president are Mr. Burton Evans, school attorney, and Mr. A. F. Waldschmidt, township treasurer. Burton W. Evans, attorney, and A. F. Wald- schmidt, treasurer. Front row: Herbert G. Greiner, William B. Kane, Dr. Frederick Weiss. Back row: Dr. C. E. Simon, George Meyer, Fred T. Ehlert, Henry Vanderberg. Bi Page 8 Dr. Ernest M. Hanson The office of superintendent at Thornton Township High School and Junior College is filled quite capably by Dr. Ernest M. Hanson this year, as it has been for the previous three years. He earned his B. S. and M. A. de- grees at the University of Minnesota and his Ed. D. at Colorado State College of Education. He put his knowledge of education into action as superintendent of schools in Min- nesota, Utah, and Colorado before coming to Thornton. Dean James L. Beck Besides his A. B. and B. S. degrees in Education from Ohio University, and M. A. degree from University of Chicago, Dean James L. Beck is noted for his high degree of under- standing, guidance, friendship, and wit. Smoothly managing the problems of Thornton Junior College, Dean Beck is well thought of by those in attendance at T. J. C—faculty and students as well. Mr. John A. Peterson A few months into the first semester of the school year, Mr. J. A. Peterson showed his true value as he took over the position of business manager of Thornton Township High School and Junior College, succeeding Dr. Charles W. Foster. Because of the increased responsibilities, he had to give up his history and political science classes. Mr. Peterson received his B. A. at De Pauw University and his M. S. at University of Indiana. Mr. Arnold F. Koester Listening to students’ problems, teaching psy- chology and German, sponsoring the German club, coaching the baseball team, being secretary-treas- urer of I. J. C. C., chaperoning at activities, dances, etc., and simply taking an interest in the college in general, Mr. Arnold F. Koester is truly one of the most industrious men at T. J. C. He received his B. A. degree from University of Iowa and his M. A. degree from University of South Dakota. In addition to his teaching duties he is di- rector of student personnel. Miss Grace Holton Another busy person here at T. J. C. is Miss Grace Holton, who devotes her time to many, many activities. Among them are counseling the women, sponsoring the Co-ed club, co-sponsoring the Stu- dent Council, and serving as instructor in the English department. Since Miss Holton is dean of women, her ready assistance is known to practically every co-ed at lel es She received her B. A. and M. A. degrees from Duke University. Miss Doris A. Halverson Those people who use the library find that it can be used most profitably with the help of the librarian, Miss Doris A. Halverson. Many details of the library were explained this year by her own Library Handbook. Her personal, friendly assistance was still necessary at certain times, particularly with term papers, reserve books, and _ foreign newspapers. She received her B. A. from Macalaster College and her B. L. S. from Drexel Institute. Marguerite Begnoche, B.S., M.S. University of Illinois Indiana University Physical Education Joseph Botts, B.A., B.S., M.S. Westminster College University of Missouri University of Illinois Chemistry Adelaide Childs, B.A., M.A. Northwestern University Literature and Speech Mel Degratff, B.S. Illinois State Normal University DePaul University J. C. Swimming Instructor Leo Bowers, A.B., A.M. Bowling Green Business Univer- sity Colorado State College of Edu- cation Business Lawrence Britton, B.S., in M.E. Purdue University Engineering Convocation Sponsor Helen Fesler, B.A., M.A. Northwestern University University of Mexico English Paul S. Godwin, B.A., M.S. De Pauw University University of Illinois Mathematics and Physics Lee Dulgar, B.Ed., M.A. Eastern Illinois State Teachers College Northwestern University University of Illinois Mathematics Student Council Co-Sponsor Men's Club Sponsor Mariam Falloon, B.S., M.F.A. University of Nebraska Women’s College of University of North Carolina J. C. Swimming Instructor Marthalou Gray, B.S., M. S. Indiana University Physical Education W.A.A. Sponsor Minna E. Jewell, B.A., M.S,, PhD. Colorado College University of Illinois Zoology and Botany Biology Lambda Epsilon Sponsor Dorothy Lieb, B.S., RN. North Dakota State College University of Minnesota Nurse Carl S. Mendenhall, B.A., M.S. Indiana Central College Indiana University Director of Physical Education Marilyn Peacock Secretary to the Dean Jack Pernecky, B.M., M.M. Northwestern University J. C. Choir Director Tom Nisbet, B.Ed. University of Illinois Physical Education Perry Olson, B.A., M.A. Ripon College University of Chicago Psychology and Sociology American History and Education Fred W. Ring, B.S., M.S. University of Chattanooga University of Illinois Chemistry Peter Schloss, B.S., M.A. Bemidji State Teacher's College University of Wisconsin J. C. Coach, Physical Education Sterling Scott, B.A., M.A. Indiana University Tulane University European History Esther Skye, B.A., M.A. University of Michigan Mathematics Harry L. Sprague, B.B.A., M.B.A., M.A University of Washington University of Chicago Columbia University Accounting and Economics Roy M. Swanberg, B.A., M.A. Augustana College University of lowa English Sponsor of Caldron and Courier Marie Weis, Ph.B., M.A., J. University of Chicago The John Marshall Law Business Law Political Science Florence Wunderlich, Ph.B., M.A. Certificat d'Etudes Francaises University of Chicago University of Paris Middlebury College French and Spanish French and Spanish Clubs Sponsor Dorothea Thiel, B. of A.E., M.A. Schgol of Art Institute of Chicago Columbia University Art Jean Thompson, M.S. University of Chicago Psychology 1D): School RRC OCU AoC OH FRESHMAN Freshman Officers Joy Walker, secretary-treasurer; Larry Abbott, president. Front Row: Tom Rizzardo, Mau- reen O'Connor, Marilyn Neu- lieb, Michael Christian. Middle Row: Fred Clift, Gary Bailey, Paul Locascio. Back Row: Ronald Schumacher, Richard Mundo. Front Row: Nancy Machin, Louisa Semerdjian, Diane Fitzgerald. Back Row: Jim Reed, Jerry Lee- son, Dave Hutchinson, John Aurand. Front Row: Edward Grant, Mary Jane Gabrielli, Elliott Marovich. Back Row: Gary Murino, Jack Nelson, Richard Lauinger, John Galeener. Front Row: Delmer Weisz, Mar- jorie Griffith, Annette March, Cris Crince. Back Row: Robert Pezzute, San- to LaCorte, Robert Sweeney, Jack Reynolds. Front row: Shirley Merrick, Har- riet Morrison. Back Row: Charles Green, Hv- man Spann, Bill Kisner, Joe In- gala, Vince DiFiore. Front Row: Dave Winnie, Edward Zimmerman, Roger Stein, George Stevens. Back Row: Ralph Petit, Gerald Phillips, Joan Rinken, Alex Wat- son, Robert Votipka. Front Row: Charles Olson, Thom- as Traub, June Nancy Albers, Pascal Lungaro. Back Row: Ron Paarlberg, Gor- don Ingbretson, Milton Gar- diner, Anthony Plankis. Front Row: Donald Federoft, Vir- ginia Elder, Nadine Ehlert, Bob Hogancamp. Back Row: Lamont Harms, Her- man Bottoms, Lee Maddox, Bob Fetters. Front Row: Pat Ahrens, Jean Bryant. Back Row: Don Shaw, Art Fred- erick, Paul Mons, Vernon Law- son, John Scott. Front Row: Ron Weigand, Goldie Cochrane, Kay Brock, Bill Kopas. Back Row: Wallace Ruder, Jerry Weiser, Bill Luna, Russ Krause. Front Row: Dale Kissel, LaVerne Polk, Stanley Wysocki, Arlene Lau. Back Row: Don Swan, Robert Lundahl, Dan Simkins, Ronald Brazzale. Front Row: Phil Schmidt, Joy Walker, Dave Yaseen, Richard Staffeldt. Back Row: James E. Daley, Ken Gorz, Jere Murphy, Bill Schultz Front Row: Joyce Bielfeldt, Mari Camp, Karen Broberg, Fannie Bond. Back Row: Trent Owings, James Jackson Jr., Leon Potrafke, Charles Klatt, Thomas Hender- son. Front Row: Walter Wesolowski, Patt Lucas, Beth Pearson, Ray Karczewski. Back Row: Dick Toth, Curtis Re- pasi, Dale Anderson, Donald Smith. Front Row: Frank Gengo, Bar- bara Marquardt, Mary Ann Giczewski, Thom Dehler. Middle Row: Edward Kilboy, Ted Zolty, Tom Dzakowic, James Adducci. Back Row: Den Millgard, Larry Abbott. Front Row: Barbara Logsdon, Gillaine St. John, Elva Wolf. Back Row: Richard Hodge, Ro- mon Zoller, Charles Cullins, Jerry Harvey, Tom Jouse, Jerry Lenke. Front Row: Bob Albright, Wally Burnett, Jack Bennett, Dan Flynn. Back Row: Mike Dominik, Ron Adams, Larry DeVore, Don De- Salvo. Front Row: Ted Warzynski, Tom Norwich, Ted Wroblicki. Back Row: Haro ld Pearson, Her- man Wagner, Jim Pokracki. Front Row: Richard Donovan, Don Gallian, Howard Doster. Back Row: Richard Radatz, Charles Whitler, John Rauwolf. Front Row: Nancy Lee, Bob Flores, Paul Rozek, Nancy John- son. Back Row: Tom Seaver, Jack Schuldt, Tim Henderson, Don Schlegel. Front Row: Karen Zander, Patri- cia Kirgis, Marlene Ouimet. Back Row: John Krismanick, R. Collins, Donald Braselton, Fd- win Nita. Front Row: Rudy Kainrath, Mary Wann, Argil Matthews. Back Row: Richard King, Robert Hill, Edward Creach. Front Row: Paula Jones, Pauline Dargis. Back Row: Bob Toth, David Dun- can, Tom Kasotaks, Tom Mikas, Ralph Thompson. Front Row: Larry E. Reed, Kath- ryn Rozek, Ruth Gersch, Carole Shannon. Back Row: Thomas Rakowski, Wilbur Matthias, Dennis Mal- loy, Andy Morden, Darnell Standford. Page 28 Front Row: Ann Visser, Janet Robb, Carolyn Keller. Back Row: Gene Bender, Evron Penwitt, Howard Jensen, Ronald Tryka. Front Row: Philip Tanis, Ray Gorski, Joseph Mulderink, Wayne Glauner. Back Row: Jim Greig, Henry But- tell, Richard Espinoza, Gene Frigo, George Klotz. Front Row: James Rago, Nancy Lincoln, Margaret Oppelt, Rob- ert Thullen. Back Row: Paul Van Eckeren, Wally Warszalek, James Thom- as, Jerry Abbott. Page 29 Front Row: Mike Krygowski, Thelma Nelson, Lois DeVries, Al Castronova. Back Row: Martin Geib, Betty Kisler Andy, sUrban Garo! Smith, Ed Smith. Front Row: Margie Decker, Shir- ley George. Back Row: James Pagliero, Art Krumm, Lee Hamilton, Joe Le- Rose. Front Row: Gregg Corliss, Bob- bie Clayton, William Covert. Back Row: Robert Budzik, Ed- ward Black, Roger Clarke. Front Row: Annette Clayton, De- lores Gersch, Madeline Coston. Back Row: Tom Dehnert, Frank Babiarz, William Martin, Mar- shall Bischoff. Page 31 SPORTS Page 34 Coach Peter Schloss takes time out during a practice session to discuss game strategy with team captain Chuck Segneri (44). Football Schedule Tiss North Central JV 0 IMIG, Wheaton B 13 TJC cancelled Valparaiso cancelled TJC 45 Wright 6 TIC: 14 Joliet 0 Ti G27 North Park 13 HGsa Wilson i HGer3 LaSalle-Peru 6 Row 1: Bob Castner, Jerry Lenke, Chuck Segneri, Butch Pearson, Connie Nelson, Ray Karczewski, Rich Titi Row 2: Bob Vani, Bob Flores, Laddie DeVore, Elliott Maro- vich, Tom Jouse, Don Smith, Darnell Sanford, Bill Luna, Tom Kasotakis, Bill Kisner Row 3: Donald Smith and Jack Nelson, managers; Bob John- son, Bill Sawicki, Roger Clark, Dick Toth, Ed Creach, Jim May, Joe Ingala, Ed Janotta, coach; Peter Schloss. Football The 1955 football season saw a dream come true as the Bulldogs went through the season undefeated to become conference champions. The TJC squad opened the season with a 13 to 0 victory over the North Central JV’s, followed by an impressive 32-13 win against the Wheaton “B” squad. Rain forced the cancellation of the Valpo game, but in their next contest the Bulldogs trompled a surprised and disorganized Wright eleven by a score of 45 to 6. The Orange and Black combined vengeance with victory as they humiliated a tough Joliet team, 14-0. The fifth game of the season saw TJC coast to an easy 27-13 triumph over a mediocre North Park contingent. Aided by mud and water Wilson managed to hold the Bulldogs to a 7-7 tie. The following week hysteria reigned as the Orange and Black met and defeated the conference champion LaSalle-Peru eleven, 13-6 in a tense, hard fought battle between two great football machines. In two short hours three years of defeat had been wiped out. Never again will a TJC football team take the field with only a record of inglorious defeat behind them, for the ‘55 squad has set a goal for future teams in the years to come. Page 35 Aided by blockers Darnell Sanford (12) and Bob Castner (foreground) halfback Elliot Marovich picks up five yards around right end in the LPO sontest. Connie Nelson (10) trails the play. Bob Barnhill, regular right tackle for the Bulldog nurses an injured knee while he watches his teammates defeat the Indians from LaSalle-Peru 13-6, to win the conference championship. Three enemy tacklers com- bine to stop TJC scatback Darnell Sanford after a ten yard gain in the 45 to 6 vic- tory over Wright Junior Col- lege. Page 36 Thornton rooters watch breathlessly as end Rich Titi leaps to snare a forty yard pass from quarterback Don Smith during the Wright game. The TJC refreshment crew in action during a football game. (left to right), Mr. Lee Dulgar, Carol Kickert, Bob Hogan- camp, Ann Marie Rascop, Tom Mallioux, Joan Nimmer, Bob Fetters, Lee Hamilton and Howard Doster. Mr age Ste ee Page 37 Kneeling: Laddie De Vore, Bill Bachman, Bob Mathias, Ed Creach, Ray Buvula, Jim Alsip. Standing: Coach Peter Schloss, Hyman Spann, John Phillips, Charles Willet, Rich Titi, Darnell Sanford, and Don Smith, manager. Page 38 Basketball Season Review With the coming of the long, cold, winter nights the athletic picture at TJC changed. The football season and its heroes were forgotten and basketball held sway. Thornton's basketball Bulldogs, coached by Pete Schloss, opened the season by trouncing Elgin JC by a score of 75 to 48. In their next contest the Orange and Black triumphed over Lyons JC 88-77, but then lost a series of close ball games. At the close of the first half of the season the Bulldogs had a won-lost record of 7 and 5. The old nemesis of all teams, graduation, made its call and TJC lost two of its regulars. The scrappy Bulldogs continued to fight but went down to defeat in four of their last five games to finish the season with a record of 8 wins and 9 losses. It's a duet as Bulldog co-captains Bob Bachman (14), and Jim Alsip (22) both go up for a rebound in the 94-74 win against Morton. TJC’s Bob Mathias (35) contests possession of the ball with two cagers from Purdue Calumet while teammate Ray Buvala looks on. Ed Creach (24) tenses himself to go up for a rebound while Laddie DeVore (15) is up in the air about missing the shot. __ Laddie DeVore (15) starts a drive toward the basket as teammates Ed Creach (24), and Jim Alsip (22) form a screen. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope it's a basketball and Thornton's Ed Creach (24) wants it. The other four TJC cagers (left to right), Laddie DeVore, Bob Mathias, Jim Alsip, and Bill Bachman seem to be quite amazed by the apparition. Ready or not here it comes! Laddie DeVore (15) who finds it too crowded for comfort flips a pass to teammate Bob Mathias (right). Front row: Jim Pagliero, Henry Chott, Hank Dalloz, Conrad Kern, Bill Sawicki, Jim Alsip, Jim Finnigan, John Phillips, Larry Graham, manager. Back row: Bob Flores, Bob Castner, Charles Antonetti, Karowosky, Tom Rizzardo, Lyle Lipschutz. Connie Nelson, Baseball Baseball Schedule Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Page 42 3 13 3 15 3 13 ye 3 3 13 l (tie) Wilson Zz, LaSalle 9 Wheaton 11 Moline 3 Wright si Joliet 8 Crane ] N. Park 6 Morton a Elgin ny) Wilson ] Arnold Koester, Bruce Griffin, John Wane, Jerry 1955 was a good year for sports at TJC and base- ball was no exception. Led by right-hand hurler Johnny Phillips, coach Arnold Koester’s baseball Bull- dogs compiled an impressive record of 7 wins, 3 losses, and | tie to finish the season in a second place conference tie with Wilson JC. This season the Bulldogs will play through a tough 14 game schedule in an attempt to wrest the league championship from the always formidable Wright JC nine. Since not a single regular of last year’s team was lost to graduation, the ‘56 season will see Thornton field a battle-wary squad of diamond veterans which should make chances for a championship ball club even better than they were last year. Row 1: Bob Martin, Walter Benner, Fran Gyger, Harold Jones, Gene Barnard. Row 2: Wally Branch, Jim McNulty, Bill Ware, Don Mear, John Stoba, Bill Haines, Bill Bachman. Track 1955 Track Record Thornton, Lyons, N. Park, Morton. Thornton Ist Thornton, Lyons, N. Park, Morton. Thornton Ist Thornton, Lyons, Wright, N. Park. Thornton 8rd Thornton, Wilson, N. Park. Thornton 2nd Thornton, Concordia, Morton, N. Park. Thornton lst Conference Meet Thornton 4th An experienced sophomore track team under the tutelage of coach Pete Schloss helped to make 1959 the most successful year, athletically, in the history of Thornton Junior College. In the first meet of the season the TJC trackmen oiled up 76 points to capture first honors. In the other four dual meets Thornton placed first, third, second, and first respectively, and wound up the season by taking fourth place in the conference meet with a total of 23 points. Page 4 Row 1: Santo LaCorte, Jerry Murawski, James Adduci. Row 2: Ron Zordan, Jerry Weiser, Stanley Czyl. Golf Golf Schedule Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Thornton Page 44 vs. Joliet vs. N. Park vs. Joliet vs. Wright vs. Wright vs. N. Park Won Won Won Lost Lost Won Football was not the only fall sport at TJC to have a successful season. Coached by George McCormick, the Bulldog golfers won 4 out of 6 matches and took second place in the conference golf meet. Much of the credit for this year’s fine record belongs to sophomores Stanley Czyl and Jerry Murawski whose fine golfing sparked the Thornton victories. Cheerleaders Here are eight good reasons why Thornton Junior College has done so well in football and basketball this past season. Co-captained by Alice and Rhae Bielfeldt and nick-named the Pepcats,”’ TJC’s cheerleaders are pres- ent at all home football and basketball games to help cheer the team to vic- tory. And with such charming cheer- leaders who can help but give three cheers? Left to right: Karen Broberg, Annette Clayton, Joy Walker, Rhae Bielfeldt, Alice Bielfeldt, Diane Whitman, Annette March, Maureen O'Connor. Kneeling: Rhae Bielfeldt, Alice Bielfeldt. Standing: Annette Clayton, Joy Walker, Karen Broberg, Diane Whitman, Maureen O'Connor, Annette Marsch. Officers: Joan Nimmer, vice-president; Mel Katten, president; Carolyn Moore, sec- retary-treasurer. Student Council The governing body of the college, the Student Council, is composed of the presidents of the Coed Club and the Men’s Club, the presidents of the freshman and sophomore classes, three representatives from each class, and one member from each of the publications. The Council is responsible for the regu- latory activities of the college, such as distrib- ution of the Council funds and the planning of social activities throughout the year. The co- sponsors, Miss Grace Holton and Mr. Lee Dulgar, see to it that the organization runs smoothly and democratically. Their helpful advice aids the group in providing a well balanced calendar of events with a fall dance, a mid-year mixer, and the Prom, highlighting the schedule. Front Row: Nancy Johnson, Joan Nimmer, Mel Katten, Carolyn Moore, Goldie Cochrane. Back Row: Howard Dostor, Chuck Kutscher, Pete Marra, Rich Suhs, Ron Carlock, Larry Abbott. | aaa 37 88 28 ee ae BE cc BE ee AE EH. Front Row: Sharon Zirbes, Alice Bielfeldt, Rhae Bielfeldt, Mariellen Hintz. Back Row: Bill Stuart, Darryl Albright, Rich Suhs, Chuck Kutscher. Absent: Sidney Hills. Lambda Epsilon One of the highest honors a TJC student may attain is being initiated into Lambda Epsilon, the honor society of the school. The organization is composed of students with a common interest, scholarship. The Greek letters “Lambda” and “Epsilon” are the initials of their motto, “Lux Esto:” “Let there be light.’’ Since 1938, when this society was founded by Dr. Minna E. Jewell, who is still its sponsor, qualified students of TJC have been welcomed as members. To be eligible for membership one must make 42 or more honor points during his first semester, or an average of 37 or more honor points during two or three semesters. The society annually holds a formal initi- ation for the new members. Active members receive their keys from the Dean of the college during a student convocation. The principal event is a dinner given in May when the active members invite the alumni to a reunion. Officers: Chuck Kutscher, Bill Stuart, Alice Bielfeldt. TTT TTT a w8 Following “C”: Carol Kickert, Carolyn Moore, Ann-Marie Rascop, Barbara Freckelton, Ellen Volkman, Rhae Bielfeldt, Alice Bielfeldt. Co-ed Club Leaders The friendly atmosphere and the warm feelings each coed at TJC has for her women classmates may well be attributed to the Coed Club. The Coed Club is the organization which enables all the women to work together as a unit. The governing body is the Coed Council, consisting of the officers of the club, the seven sorority leaders, and the committee chairmen. The officers consist of Joan Nimmer, president; Marjorie Kramer, vice-president; Goldie Coch- rane, 2nd vice-president; Judy Hess, secretary; and Dolores Smith, treasurer. The leaders are Carol Kickert, Alpha; Carolyn Moore, Beta, Ann- Marie Rascop, Gamma; Barbara Freckelton, Delta; Ellen Volkman, Epsilon; Rhae Bielfeldt, Zeta; Alice Bielfeldt, Kappa; and the three committee chairmen are Donna Curtis, Room chairman; Mariellen Hintz, Kitchen chairman; and Janel Sopko, Trip chairman. Miss Grace Holton sponsors the entire group. This year, as in the past, the Coed Club has sponsored and or held more activities than any of the other clubs. The women are certainly proud of the many, entertaining events. CO-ED CLUB Officers Front Row: Margie Kramer, vice-president; Joan Nimmer, president. Back Row: Judy Hess, secretary; Dolores Smith, treasurer; Goldie Cochrane, 2nd vice-president. BOARD Following “M”: Bill Stuart, Mel Katten, Trent Owings, Rich Suhs, Dave Krueger, Chuck Segneri, Howard Doster, Chuck Kutscher. Men's Club The Men's Club boasts this year as one of its most successful, with its largest enroll- ment in history; two hundred and fifty men enrolled to enjoy its many activities. These activities included the fall Mixer, sponsored jointly with the Co-ed Club, an open house after a football game, the annual Christmas dance, Sleighbell Ball, several smokers (for men only), and the spring Mother- Son Banquet. Any male student of TJC may become a member of the Men's Club. The members elect four officers and three representatives of each class to comprise the Men's Club board. This board governs all the activities of the Men's Club, under the guidance of Mr. Lee Dulgar, sponsor. Officers Front Row: Dave Krueger, vice-president; Rich Suhs, president. Back Row: Bill Stuart, treasurer; Mel Kat- ten, secretary. =. Che Courier = Front Row: Bob Lundahl, Paul Anthony, Bruce Griffin, Pauline Dargis, Dale Anderson, Bob Dykema. Back Row: Delia Alden, Dolores Smith, Dan Simkins, Mariellen Hintz, Carol Kickert, Marilyn Raney, Barbara Logsdon, Rich Suhs, Dave Krueger, John McCord. ‘When is the next issue of the paper coming out?” “How do you make out a requisition for stamps?” “Is anyone using the typewriter?” ‘When is the deadline for copy?” These are a few of the many questions asked regularly by the members of the newspaper staff as they combine their skills and energy to put forth an issue of The Courier. The Courier is a monthly publication of four or more sheets of the tabloid size newspaper, printed for all the students, faculty, and alumni. The process of putting out an issue involves assigning the stories by the editors; planning pages; typing the assigned story on copy paper; reading, correcting, revising, and sometimes rewriting the copy; final typing, proof- reading of the copy; writing the headlines; and sending the copy to the printer. The Courier staff receives two sets of galleys from the printer. One set is proofread and corrected for the last time, while the other set is cut up to make up the pages as they will appear when printed. Both the corrected galley and the dummies are sent to the printer for the last time. When the brown wrapping is ripped open and the staff looks at the issue in one completed form for the first time a tension is in the air, usually followed by a sigh of relief and a feeling of contentment. The paycheck for the work done by the staff comes in figures of achievement, co-operation, satisfaction, and a few laughs here and there. COURIER OFFICERS Bob Dykema, News Editor; Paul Anthony, Editor-in- Chief; Delia Alden, Fea- ture Editor. COURIER OFFICERS Dave Krueger, Copy Edi- tor; Bruce Griffin, Sports Editor; Pauline Dargis, Business Manager; Dale Anderson, Art Editor. CALDRON CALDRON CALDRON Editors: Bruce Griffin, Sports Chuck Kutscher, Editor-in-Chiet; Carol Kickert, Business Man- Editor; Barbara Freckelton, Art Dave Krueger, Photography ager; Dolores Smith, Literary Editor. Editor Editor Caldron With the beginning of school, the Caldron staff met to get the pro- duction of the annual under way. After many meetings and several discussions the staff decided on a formal, ‘Stepping Out,’’ theme. Then began the task of recruiting more workers, organizing them into indi- vidual staffs, choosing a photographer, soliciting the advertisers, and writing and editing the copy. Coupled with these tasks are the many small details which are required to put the finishing touches on the book. When the work was finally completed the staff breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that next year somebody else would be putting out the annual all. This year’s individual editors of photography, art, literary, sports, and business were chosen by Chuck Kutscher, editor-in-chief, and ap- proved by Mr. Roy M. Swanberg, sponsor. CALDRON Front Row: Bruce Griffin, Dolores Smith, Carol Kickert, Chuck Kutscher, Barbara Freckelton, Dave Krueger. Back Row: Hyman Spann, Barbara Logsdon, Elva Wolt, Mariellen Hintz, Louisa Semerd- jian, Bob Dykema. GERMAN CLUB Front Row: Jessie Benner, Carol Kickert, Dolores Smith, Marilyn Raney. Back Row: Richard Lentfer, Dave Krueger, Roger Peters, Chuck Kutscher. German Club GERMAN CLUB OFFICERS Chuck Kutscher, president; Carol Kickert, secretary-treasurer; Roger Peters, vice- president. Page 54 Many of the German students put their knowledge to work as they group together in the Deutsche Verein. Here they can practice their German, learn German traditions and customs, and have a good time in the process. The big event of the year was the Christmas party, which is always accompanied by music, games, and refreshments. In February, the club sponsored a splash party and invited the entire student body. In the spring, the annual language clubs’ picnic ended the year's activities. This year’s club was headed up by Chuck Kutscher, president; Roger Peters, vice-president; and Carol Kickert, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Arnold Koester sponsors the club. This year the French club’s annual Christmas party included a puppet show, French Christmas carols, and a grab bag, besides the usual re- freshments and fun. Held in the Union room, the party brought many students out to enjoy the activities and become members of L’Alliance Francaise. At the March meeting, Miss Wunderlich, the club's sponsor, entertained the members by showing recent motion pictures of France. A puppet show was given at this meeting, also. The French club joined in to help plan and participate in the festivities of the spring picnic. All these activities helped French students to become better friends, while learning more of the customs and ways of the people and country. FRENCH CLUB Front Row: Marshall Bischoff, Carmen Espinoza, Barbara Logsdon, Lee Hamilton. Back Row: Ramon Zoller, Rich Suhs, Marlene Ouimet, Margie Kramer, Elva Wolf, Richard King. perce: OFFICERS FOR FRENCH CLUB Eleanor: Cypress, secretary; Nancy John- son, vice-president; Paul Anthony, pre- sident; Margie Kramer treasurer. French Club Spanish Club Spanish students interested in furthering their knowledge of South American people, places, and customs, are found in the Spanish Club. Miss Florence Wunderlich, sponsor, directs all activities, including showing of some of her recent films of Spain. The officers who thanked her for her guidance this year, were Paul Hurckes, president; J. Dean Huelat, vice-presi- dent; June Albers, secretary; and Tom Kernagis, treasurer. The club helps build a closer understanding between the students and their “foreign” lan- guage. After all, it isn't everyone who can speak Spanish! SPANISH CLUB Officers: June Albers, secretary; J. Dean Huelat, vice-president; Tom Kernagis, treasurer; Paul Hurckes, president GROUP Front Row: Janet Sopko, Carolyn Moore, Alice Bielfeldt; June Albers, Eva Aguilar, Delia Alden, Ann Visser. Back Row: Dan Simkins, Vince DiFiore, Darryl Albright, Ann-Marie Rascop, Ellen Volkman, Karen Zander, Rhae Bielfeldt, J. Dean Huelat, Richard Espinoza. = a it i aa it we. it Ai Front row: Margie Decker, Louisa Semerdjian, Goldie Cochrane, Carolyn Moore, Margie Kramer, Carol Shannon, Joyce Bielfeldt, Barbara Marquardt, Karen Zander. Middle row: Judy Hess, Diane Whitman, Eva Aguilar, Barbara Freckelton, Ellen Volkman, Alice Bielfeldt, Rhae Bielfeldt, Mary Jane Gabrielli, Shirley George. Back row: Art Metzner, Jere Murphy, Dave Krueger, Don Smith, Dick Suhs, Dan Simkins. Chorus The TJC Chorus, under the able direction of Mr. Jack Pernecky, is composed of those students who wish to combine their voices into group harmony. There is no requirement necessary for entrance into this group, other than an ability to carry a tune. Versatility is the major feature of those songs the Chorus presents; they range from reliaious selections to cowboy tunes. Being a very active organization, it performs for the P.T.A., J.C. convocations, and occasionally tours neigh- boring grammar schools. ‘The Coeds,” a girls’ trio, was formed from this organization in the 54-55 school year, and are now more active than ever. Another trio, which was formed this year, was ‘The Monotones.”’ Page 57 W.A. A. Interested in lots of fun and activity? That's the idea behind the Women’s Athletic Associ- ation of TJC. Any coed who completes one sport season, a nine week period, is consid- ered a member of the organization. Those women interested in earning a numeral must complete two such seasons; those with six seasons to their credit receive a “T.” These awards mean as much to the coeds as letters do to the male athletes. Parties at the end of sports seasons and monthly board suppers help make the busi- ness meetings less formal and more personal. Among the activities the W.A.A. held or sponsored this year were co-recreational vol- leyball and sport nights, co-sponsorship of the Gym Jam, and the annual House Parties for members. The House Parties were held in the fall at Indiana State Dunes Park, and in the spring at Bartlett, Illinois. BOARD Jessie Benner, Judy Hess, Dolores Smith, Carol Kickert, Marilyn Raney, Michelyn Thompson. Officers: Front Row: Margie Decker, Thompson, president. Back Row: Dolores Smith, secretary; Carol Kickert, treas- urer. vice-president; Michelyn Lettermen's Club GROUP Front Row: Bob Flores, Bob Castner, Chuck Segneri, Rich Titi, Tom Jouse. Middle Row: Ron Carlock, Jim Alsip, Bob Barnhill, John Phillips, Bruce Griffin, Tom Kasotakis. Back Row: Roger Clarke, Mel Katten, Ray Karezewski, Officers Front Row: Chuck Segneri, president; Rich Titi, vice-president. Back Row: Bob Castner, secretary; Tom Jouse, treasurer. | uid wold ga sd Cowen Oe Bill Kisner, Tom Rizzardo, Jim Pagliero. The Lettermen’s Club is comprised of athletes who have won a letter in some sport of the past year. There seems to be a strong tie between these members, because they get to know and understand their teammates far better in a game of close competition than in any other way. “The Lettermen’s Club hopes to give to its members a feeling of responsibility, loyalty, and accomplishment; if it has achieved even a part of this, it has been a tremendous suc- cess,’ replied Chuck Segneri, president, in an- swer to questions about the club’s purpose. Other officers who aid him in this endeavor are Rich Titi, vice-president; Bob Castner, sec- retary; and Tom Jouse, treasurer. Page 59 Pein Soneaaseonions — ei LE z nS Ge. ees en With the start of the social year came the first big affair, the Mixer. The theme chosen for this event was “Coney Island Holiday.’’ Under the direction of Sharon Zirbes and Dave Krueger, co-chairmen, the come-and-get-acquainted spirit was nicely carried out. The evening began with a dinner, followed by a welcoming address from Dean James L. Beck, several talks by student spokesmen, and group singing under Mr. Pernecky’s direction. The remainder of the evening was spent in the girls’ gym, decorated in a manner representa- tive of Coney Island, complete with side shows. Dancing completed the evening. All through? Dancing takes ove interest some. 7 OLEIGHBELL BALL ‘XN The annual Sleighbell Ball, the most exciting event of the Christmas holiday season, was a bigger success this year than ever before. The couples dancing to the music of Jerry Fifer and his orchestra were Surrounded by candy canes, silver bells, tinsel, and other symbols depicting a bright and happy holiday season. A_ glittering evergreen tree was the center of attraction and added to the merriment of all. The dance, sponsored by the Men's Club, has been an annual affair since 1953. This year co-chairmen of the affair were Peter Marra and Richard Suhs. Would you like some refreshments? Co-chairmen show off their dates. Intermission provides relaxation perio Time: March 10, 1956, 11:00 p.m. Place: Crystal Ballroom, Del Prado Hotel. Setting: Soft lights, dreamy background music by Jerry Fifer. Act III, Scene 2: Eight beautiful maidens parade to their places before the orchestra, and then face the onlookers. The music stops—silence prevails and an air of excitement descends upon the group. Who wouldn't be excited? This is the moment all have been waiting for. It is time for Alice and Rhae Bielfeldt, the Mistresses of Ceremonies, to announce the Sweetheart and her Maid of Honor, who reign over the Staggette of 1956. Gail Peterson, last year’s Sweetheart, is on hand, holding a crown of white blossoms similar to the one she herself wore last March. As the two girls are introduced, Gail steps forward and places the crown on Joan Nimmer, the new Sweetheart, and turns to congratulate .Goldie Cochrane, her Maid of Honor. After the ceremony is finished, the couples return to their dancing. This evening, with its traditions old and faces new, will accept a position of its own in the memories of all. Se aie ae Ta i ae fe aes mS , KA %? a ot PE phot, sth rn, pel beam, P+ Pode OA ge 6 ge { beauties Bevy o rs] o E o =| a a 0) te a) ery titer PROM — June 55 The Tally-Ho room of the Sheraton Hotel was the scene of soft light and dreamy music last year when it was Prom time for the Junior College students. “Moonlight and Roses” was an appropriate theme for the dance, which was held on a warm June eve- ning. The bids typified the theme, each with a rosebud attached on a black background. Mike Sullivan and his orchestra fu rnished the music for the dancers dressed in formals and tuxedos. The Prom was sponsored by the Student Council. Refreshing Punch! Stepping lightly. And the band played on... Following the Thornton Junior College victory over Wheaton College ‘B” team on Nov. 12, the Men's Club sponsored an Open House. The dance was a big suc- cess, due to fine feeling after the big victory and the large turnout of some two hundred Junior College students. This being one of the first school year activ- ities, the social year was off to a fast start. Only a week later the W.A.A. and “T” club sponsored a Gym Jam. As the name implies, it is the opening of the facilities of the gymnasium and the swimming pool to all students. Volleyball, basket- ball, table-tennis, badminton, and swim- ming are some of the popular activities. Amid the other social highlights of the year was the Victory Dance, given in honor of the spectacular football team, after their last game. The pictures show some of the students enjoying themselves at the above men- tioned affairs. The activities of the year included the so rority teas, the Father-Daughter Dinner, the Victory Supper, in honor of the C cl Cl b football team, the Christmas Dinner, the Mother-Daughter Lun- 0O-e U cheon, the Spring luncheon, and the maintenance of the kitchen in the Union Room. The Staggette was the focal point of the social season. a = = bd ad = =� oe eww we | i é ‘ o x i ‘ ie SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS President, Peter Marra. Secretary-Treasurer, Sharon Zirbes. Page 80 CARMELITA ALFANO Chicago General Neat dresser!! — nice gal JAMES LESLIE ALSIP Chicago Pre-Teaching Basketball co-captain — Lettermen’s club — German club — “Hawk — “Carolyn” — Fun- ny boy? — PAUL ANTHONY Richton Park Ass: French club president — Courier editor ‘595 — likes to travel and listen to jazz — DONALD R. ARNOLZ Steger Pre-Engineering Men's club — enjoys sports, participating and spectating — Beard! — ‘I'll get it tomor- row!” EVA M. AGUILAR Phoenix General Kappa — Spanish club — Chorus Mam- bos!! — “yot know what I mean?” Al NANCY ELYN AKSAMIT Homewood General French club — Epsilon — likes sports and drawing — ‘Sass’ DARRYL LOU ALBRIGHT Lansing General Spanish club — Lambda Epsilon — Men's club — Intramurals — “Lady Windermere’s Fan” — “Math Man!” DELIA LOUISE ALDEN Homewood General Likes literature — Feature editor ‘55 — writes poetry Page 82 RHAE ALICE BIELEFELDT Thornton L.A.S. Zeta Leader — Pep Cat co-captain — Chorus —'Lady Windermere’s Fan'’ — Lambda Epsi- lon — Spanish — M. C. Staggette — model — “Which is Which?” EDMOND GEORGE BRIDEWELL Harvey Physical Education WILLIAM CAMPBELL BROWN Harvey Pre-Commerce “You are out of it!’’ — basketball and base- ball interest “Brownie” KENNY JAMES BRUGGEMAN Harvey Pre-Engineering WILLIAM ROBERT BACHMAN Park Forest Pre-Engineering Men's club — CALDRON and COURIER staffs — Track team — Basketball Captain — In- tramurals — maroon convert — Lettermen’s Club ROBERT H. BARNHILL Harvey Pre-Commerce Football team — Lettermen’s club JESSIE BENNER Hazelcrest Pre-Lab.—Technology German club — WAA board — Gamma — active supporter of teams ALICE RHAE BIELFELDT Thornton leg ers). Spanish club — Kappa Leader — Pep Cat — co-captain — Lambda Epsilon secretary — Chorus — “Lady Windermere’s Fan” — “H..E..Y' — Staggette M. C. — likes art — model CHARLES T. BUCKMAN Flossmoor Pre-Teaching Mens) club = car enthusiast — “Chuck” = joker RONALD RAY CARLOCK Homewood Pre-Commerce Student Council Soph. Rep. — Basketball team — Men's Club — Lettermen’s club — “Jackie” GERALD JOHN CAROLLO Chicago Pre-Engineering Sikichies 3 VIOAS INGE ROBERT NORVAL CASTNER Chicago Heights Pre-Teaching Football and Baseball teams — Lettermen’s club secretary — good dancer — “The Derby” SYLVIA ANN CHLEBICKI Harvey L.A.S. French club secretary — Gamma — quiet — seen with Donna ELBERT. LEE COOPER Chicago Heights Pre-Commerce DONNA MARY CURTISS Chicago eAGSe Room chairman — Beta — ‘Jolly Good” — loves books and music ELEANOR J; GYPRESS Harvey Pre-Teaching Kappa — sweet personality — French club secretary ‘55-'56 Page 83 SHINEE AN MCZATAL Harvey Pre-Engineering Basketball team 54-55 — Golf team RONALD WILLIAM DAVIS Homewood General DAVID W. DIEKELMAN Thornton Pre-Commerce Men's club — German club — “Whitey” ROBERT DYKEMA Blue Island Co-editor of COURIERS — Features Editor Courier — Men’s club RONALD E. EKSTROM Harvey Pre-Engineering Men's club — likes to try his hand at grow- ing beards!! BARBARA ARLENE EMRICH Riverdale Pre-Medical Technology Alpha — “Bobby” — likes ping-pong — “For Pete’s Sake!” DONALD E. ENGLISHMAN Blue Island LAGS: Men's club — enjoys Organic Chemistry — “What you don’t know now, you'll never know!” CARMEN C. ESPINOZA Chicago Heights LAS! Zeta, — Eastern —— Carmie ELMER GINTHER Tinley Park Pre-Engineering Basketball team 54-55 — Men’s club — In- tramurals — Badminton Volleyball — tall and dark BRUCE GRIFFIN Ivanhoe General Men's club — Lettermen’s club — Sports editor, CALDRON and COURIER — “Windy” — Buick — “Lady Windermére’s Fan” RONALD CARL HANK Chicago Heights Pre-Engineering Men’‘s club — sports — aviation FRANK JOSEPH HASSE Park Forest Pre-Engineering GEORGE R. FAGER Markham Pre-Commerce Vet — blonde — studies CGHEROE Pa CANGHER Blue Island Pre-Nursing Trip Chairman — Delta — Co-chairman of Baby Sister Dinner PRENTISS FRANKLIN Harvey Pre-Commerce Men's club — Spanish club ‘54-'55 BARBARA FRECKELTON Chicago Pre-Teaching Delta Leader — Chorus — Art editor of CALDRON, “55-56 — Staggette Court 56 — Graduation Usher — artist — Publicity for all kinds of things!! — Sweet!! SIDNEY S. HILLS Chicago Heights Lambda Epsilon Pre-Commerce MARIELLEN HINTZ Chicago Pre-Medic al Technology Epsilon — Kitchen chairman — “Phil’’ — enjoys science courses — !! — Good swim- mer!! — jndustrious JUDSON DEAN HUELAT Riverdale Pre-Commerce Spanish club — veep — spends summers in Mexico — wants to dance “LaBamba’ — “Que barbaridad!” JERRY DONALD HUG Tinley Park Pre-Commerce Men's club — misc. info.: There are 60 steps from the Ist floor to the 3rd!! Page 86 JAMES ALAN HEFFRON Harvey General ROBERT HEIKEMA Harvey General FPREDEHEEEERS Tinley Park Pre-Commerce JUDITH M. HESS Chicago ENS), Coed club secretary — ‘56° — Chorus — Graduation Usher — Zeta — French club — sings with the “Coeds” PAUL HURCKES Park Forest Pre-Commerce Spanish club pres. — enjoys sports, mainly fishing and baseball — outdoor boy — (?) — lover boy DENNIS B. JOHNSON South Holland Chemistry JAMES B. JOHNSON Harvey ROBERT JOHNSON Flossmoor Pre-Commerce JACK KALCHBRENNER Chicago EAs Men's club — Spanish club — plays drums MELVIN LEROY KATTEN Harvey Pre-Commerce Student Council pres. — Football ‘54 — Men's club secretary — Lettermen’s club — “Lover!” MARTIN L. KEHLE Flossmoor Pre-Engineering Chemistry fan — intramurals — Godwin’'s boy — ‘55 COURIER THOMAS A. KERNAGIS Harvey Pre-Engineering Men's club — Spanish club treas. — Bas- ketball and Golf teams — Red convert — easy smile Page 87 CAROL ANNA KICKERT Dolton Pre-Teaching Alpha Leader — German Club secretary-trea- surer — Business Manager CALDRON — COURIER = KI Cie ee Gee —— ee W.A.A. Treasurer — always selling tickets! — Graduation Usher GERALD HENRY KLOTZ Orland Park General Baseball team — Men’‘s Club — enjoys ice and roller skating — “Gerry” MARJORIE ANN KRAMER Chicago Heights Pre-Medical Technology Co-ed Club Ist veep — French Club treasurer ‘55-56 — Beta — Chorus — Graduation Usher — ‘Margie’ — compiled ‘55—‘56 Coetiquette — 2nd gal chemist DAVID KEITH KRUEGER Chicago Heights General Photography Editor CALDRON — Copy Editor COURIERS —s) MermseeClub ms bocrclmoos On Veep Men's Club — Tennis team — Future Pastor — Civil Defense — Lady Windermere’s Fan — Chorus ‘54-56 RICHARD JOHN KRUSINSKI Chicago Heights CHARLES LAWRENCE KUTSCHER Harvey Lysis Student Council Representative ‘56 — Men's @lub “Board 56° “German Clubs Prexy.— Lambda Epsilon ‘55, veep, ‘56 — CALDRON editor — Graduation Usher — ‘Painting and Decorating Service’ — (Quality work, of course!) WILLIAM GLEN LAMBERT Riverdale General RICHARD LENTFER Riverdale 1b Men’s Club — German Club — COURIER Manager 55 — ‘Travels to U. of III.” A.S. Ad. JOHN JOSEPH MAHER Riverdale Men's’ club.— Leola” MELVIN A. MAHLER Matteson SArlonie .—— Des kal b — THOMAS A. MAILLOUX Harvey CHARLES M. MANSON Chicago Heights PETER G. MARRA Thornton . Pre-Medical Sophomore Cl ass President — Student Coun- cil Rep. — Men’s Club Board — French Club — ‘Big Cars” — Sleighbell Ball co-chairman JERRY CHARLES McCARTY Harvey Pre-Engineering JOHN KENT McCORD Blue Island Courier Staff ‘55 JOYCE M. McINTYRE Homewood Pre-Commerce Pre-Commerce Pre-Commerce VERNON JOHN MEIER Beecher Pre-Commerce ARTHUR METZNER Hazelcrest Pre-Legal Men's Glub — German’ (Club) —=Chorus=— likes records — “What a dippy driver!” DONALD EDWARD MILLER Riverdale Pre-Engineering RICHARD MIELCARZ Chicago Heights Pre-Commerce CAROLYN SUE MOORE Harvey General Freshman secretary-treasurer — Beta Leader — Spanish Club — Chorus — sinas with “Co- eds” — Staggette Court ‘55 — “Lyn” Coeti- quette!! — laughs a lot — Student Council sec.-treas. RAYMOND J. MORANDI Chicago Pre-Veterinary Men's Club — favors horse-back riding — “vet — studies hard BETTE JEAN MUDIE Blue Island L.A.S. JERRY MURAWSKI Thornton Pre-Dental Men's Club — Golf team — Letterman's Club — Smart! Page 90 JOAN PATRICIA NIMMER Blue Island Pre-Nursing Student Council veep — Coed Club Prexy French Club — Staggette Sweetheart ‘56 — Graduation Marshall — sweet personality — Gene JAMES C. OLIVER Harvey Mathematics Men's Club ‘56 — German Club — Tennis team — Chess — Pinochle JOHN D. PHILLIPS Riverdale General ROBERT PIOTROWSKI Harvey Pre-Commerce FRANCIS PLUMB Harvey Pre-Teaching Beta — transfer from Taylor University, Ap- land, Indiana ROBERT HAVAN POOLE Homewood MARILYN ESTELLE RANEY Homewood General Delta — German Club — W.A.A. — “Smiley” — COURIER reporter — Chorus ANN MARIE RASCOP Chicago Pre-Nursing Gamma Leader — Spanish Club — Chorus — Staggette Court ‘55-56 — hard worker — always active — future archeologist — pretty !! Page 91 JOHN LEROY REYHER Oak Forest Men's Club JOHN RICHARD REYNOLDS Chicago JOHN P. RIFAKES Homewood ALGIS LEWIS RIPSKIS Chicago Heights Pre-Dental RICHARD N. ROBERTS Harvey Pre-Dental “Big Dick’ — Men's Club — Aeronautics — cars DONALD ALLEN ROOS Chicago JERI JEAN RUSSELL Chicago Le Avass Sjeletattsiay velhiloy Ayteyejey = “RE 2, ipyaivey Purdue” VINCENT LOUIS SASSANO Chicago Heights ROBERT EDWARD SHELTON Harvey PPALS: German Club — COURIER — collects records WALTER T. SKREZYNA Steger Pre-Medical Men's Club — industrious student — intra- mural basketball DOLORES PALMA SMITH Park Forest Pre-Teaching Gamma — Coed Club treasurer — W.A.A. secretary — German Club — “Lady Winder- meres Fan” — COURIER — CALDRON Li- terary editor ‘59-56 — “56° — “TT” — “That's true, too!” JOSEPH ANTHONY SMRDEL Homewood WILLIAM J. SAWICKI Posen Pre-Commerce “Bill” Football team — Baseball team, cap- tain ‘56 — Letterman's Club RICHARD A. SCHAAP South Holland Chemistry German Club — interested in Christianity JAMES EDWARD SCHLEGL Richton Park CHARLES FRANK SEGNERI South Holland Pre-Commerce Football captain two years — Men's Club Board ‘55-'56 — Lettermen’s Club, veep ‘55; president 56 — “Dad” Schloss — “Sig” — singing MARK STRICKER Harvey Pre-Teaching Mens Club = collects’ coins —= Scouts — avid history student — ‘Char’ — reads WILLIAM HENRY STUART Harvey Pre-Medical Freshman class pres. — Men's club treasurer — fresh. Student Council Rep. — Lambda Epsilon President — “Joy” RICHARD HENRY SUHS Homewood Pre-Medical Soph. Student Council Rep. — Men's club prexy — Fresh. Board Member — French club — German club — Chorus — Boy Scouts — santa Claus” JOHN OSCAR SWANSON Harvey Pre-Engineering Page 94 JANEL RAE SOPKO Dolton ASS Spanish club — Epsilon — trip chairman WILLIAM H. SPANGLER Riverdale EDWARD PAUL SPIEGEL Chicago LOUSS HELE Chicago MARVIN CARL SWANSON Chicago Heights L.A.S. Men's club — “Study boy” MICHELYN A. THOMPSON Harvey General Alpha gal — W.A.A. Prexy — Veep — “56” SS eee ibe ae Cll SOnm OL echmc Ute THOMAS VAN DOMMELEN Harvey Ef Nae Men’s club — French club — Plays the piano BOB VANI Midlothian Pre-Engineering Football — Loves to study — ? — Back ial = eYA RICHARD JOSEPH VENN Chicago Heights GERALDINE D. VOGEL Chicago Alpha — “drut” ELLEN VIRGINIA VOLKMAN Homewood Pre-Teaching Spanish club — Epsilon Leader — CALDRON Asst. to photographer — ‘“Ginger’’ — Chorus — Staggette Court ‘56 — Graduation Usher — Paints, is active, friendly, and will travel! BLAINE DOUGLAS WAITE Dolton Pre-Legal Men's club Spanish club — likes tennis — Home movie making Page 95 Page 96 DIANE JOAN WHITMAN Riverdale Business-Secretarial Alpha — Pep Cat — Chorus — Advertises for games — Whit — Backs the teams — blonde hair —!— GLENN PAUL WILLING Homewood Pre-Commerce THEODORE J. WINKER Blue Island Pre-Legal ROBERT WAYNE WOLNY Chicago Heights Business Men's club — Spanish club — “'stick with the White Sox!” RONALD ERNEST ZEMKE Chicago Pre-Chemical Engineering German club — “Ernest” SHARON ESTHER ZIRBES Tinley Park LAGS: Soph. class sec.-treas. — Gamma — French club — Lambda Epsilon — Graduation Usher — “Zipper” — lots of pep!! — mighty mite COMMENCEMENT The largest class in recent years participated in Commencement Exer- cises at Thornton Junior College this year, on June 7, in the auditorium. This large number is doubly gratifying when the requirements for graduation are realized—sixty credit hours and sixty honor points. Many outstanding students and class leaders, scholastic and social, were among those gradu- ating. Front Row: Bruce C. Ferguson, Carl Van Kanegan. Back Row: Thatcher F. Davis, Marianne Gromak, Nancy Vog- enthaler, John Dykstra. Front Row: Thomas Towle, Jim Edwards, Marvin Raney, Ray Buvala. Back Row: Ken Montone, Louis D. Baker, Jack VanDyke, Bill Murphy, Joe Basso, Joe Miller. Front Row: Wanda Ralph, San- dra Bachman. Back Row: Wally Henry, Joseph Petriekis, Mike Eckstein, Tom Weiland, Frank Militello. ew Students : uy : 1 4 Front Row: Claire Boyd, Barbara Hutton, Lillian Latham. Back Row: Ron Zordan, Deno Valente, Bernie Jurus, James Nelson, Bill McCann, Bob La- Rue. Front Row: John Hodurek, Gail Ackerman, Donna _ Panczyk, Donald Russell. Back Row: Ray Esche, Dugne Phillabaum, Eugene Kalemba, Al Moenck, Bob Harmon. 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C. MILHAHN, Florist Dolton 0938 15130 Lincoln Avenue (Michigan City Road) Best Wishes Class of ‘56 IDA’S WHISTLE STOP Sandwiches - Snacks - Coffee 15114 Broadway 00D ED OED 0 EE OEE ED OED OED) ED) ED ES OED ED) ED ED) ED OEP OD ED ED ED OD A A OD SD OE OD) ET OD ED OD OD SD) SD ( ED ( Page 103 EDR RL SRT A (5 ED) EE TD 6) A 6) RD) SND ME ED NS A CE) RD) SRD RED 6 ED 6) AD 1) RD SD (+ GOCE. ) ERR (ERED + | ED) GENES +) SOT ) CRE A Good Place For A BES MIWISHESs @e LHe Tact PSone CLASS OF 1956 S S STAKES, INC. BASTAR’S JEWELRY STORE Harvey, Illinois Harvey, Illinois We Specialize In Carry-Out Service KINNEY-HOOD PRINTING COMPANY 13844 Lincoln Avenue Dolton, Illinois Phone: Riverdale 0300 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1956 in behalf of the many Thornton people Sy in our organization FROM WHITING CORPORATION GEORGE E. GILLEY Tom's Certified HARDWARE FURNACE SHOP 301 West 138th Street DEALER FOR Philgas ¢ General Paint e Nu-Enamel ¢ Dexter Washer DEALER REFRIGERATORS Open Sundays 15337 Center Avenue e Harvey, Il. Riverdale, Illinois a) SP 0D 0 ED EEE ED 0 0D 0 ED 0 ED OED 0 GED OED 0 ED 0 GD ED 0D (ED SEED 0) GED OED (ED 0D EE (ED) ED DD ee Page 104 Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1956 GREAT LAKES SCREW CORPORATION SS 1 1) SD DOD ED OD OD 0 OD OE OD OE OE OE OE OE ES OE OE OE OS OA OS OE OS A SE SS RE OS Page 105 WEISER’S MEN’S STORE BEST WISHES 154th and Center Harvey, Illinois C : B R A D S i A W y i fd C : MEN'S CLOTHIERS YOUR FRIENDLY FORD DEALER Telephone: ED 3-0262 154th and Ashland Harvey, Illinois Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1956 DIXIE BOWLING LANES, INC. B H RADIO SALES — SERVICE 60 East 154th Street Tel. ED 3-0400 Harvey, Illinois 18061 Dixie Highway Homewood, Ill. Ph. Homewood 1308 HARVEY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Security Building 182 East 154th Street HARVEY, ILLINOIS CAR HOPS YEAR-ROUND Where all the good Thorntonites HARVEY OFFICE SUPPLY Meet for the thickest malts in town LOUART'S DRIVE-IN 138th and Halsted Street Toys - Games - Leather Goods 178 East 154th Street ED 1-5335 EE OE EE OE OE EO OS A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A OA) OD OO oa Page 106 2) DD DD 0) 0D (ED 0 0 0D 0 0 ED ED 0D 0 ED 0 0 ED ED ED 0 ED 0) EE) ED OD) ED () DD Homewood's Oldest Prescription Drug Store The Home of Eagle Saving Stamps COMMUNITY PHARMACY THE EAGLE STORE W. J. Muszynski, R. Ph. Prescription Specialist 183 East 154th Street Harvey, Illinois Phone ED. 1-3094-3095 In Harvey Since 1900 Cor. Ridge Road Dixie Highway Phone 318 Homewood, IIl. Prompt Delivery CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1956 BLISS LAUGHLIN, INC. abs tae fle ee AU RIAN Omus LUMBER BUILDING MATERIAL CHICAGO RIVERDALE LUMBER COMPANY PAINTS MILLWORK The Yard in Harvey With A Complete Stock 15139 Center Ed 1-0360-0361 ge OD 0S OE EO OO OE EO OO OOS LOS OS GOS OS OL YL OL SR SED ERD 0 SERED Page 107 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the CLASS OF [956 BUDA DIVISION ALLIS-CHALMERS MANUFACTURING CO. HARVEY, ILLINOIS MANUFACTURERS OF Fork Lift Trucks — Industrial Tractors Diesel and Gasoline Engines Lifting Jacks — Earth Drills Railroad Maintenance of Way Equipment A RELIABLE PLACE TO WORK! | A) GS A | A) RE EDC) ED) RED) SD) DC) OD | RS A RN) ER SE EL RN | CE SN eo ee es Page 108 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1956 FIRST TRUST and SAVINGS BANK of RIVERDALE Our 40th Year of Safe and Conservative Banking Member of the Federal Reserve System Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE HARVEY TRIBUNE 1890 Thornton Townships’ Leading Newspaper —Now Twice Weekly— ED 0D 0) ED 0) ED) ED) ED ED 0) ED 0) ED ED EP 0) ED 0) ED ED) FD) ED) ED) ED ED 0) ED) EDD) ED 0 ED ED ED ED ED) ED 0) ED) ED (CD (ED ND () CED () ED) aD Page 109 2 ES A ASS) SG SN (ART | I TR Fs RD ES ( ) A | S| SG AMER «| OS) A 1) SE | A «NG ARS} RR 1 GORD) ERED) END ) ON | | STN 1) RE OEE SOUTH SUBURBAN SAFEWAY LINES, INC. Your Bus Transportation C. 5. ARMINGTON Plumbing Contractor 15339 Center Avenue ED 1-0047 Harvey, Illinois Everything For The Home SCOTT'S STORE 135 East 154th Harvey, Illinois Phone ED 3-0582 Page 110 ( ) () ( ) a ¢) SP ED) SE) SD) ED 1) ED ED ED) OE Ge) a) SERVING RIVERSIDE @¢ IVANHOE DOLTON PARRY T. HAINES 160 W. 144TH Street RIVERDALE 4383 Realtor REAL ESTATE e BUILDERS e INSURANCE Phone ED 1-5005-6 ACKERMAN'S Complete Line of Floor Coverings Plumbing Heating Supplies 154th and Ashland Ave. Harvey, Illinois Bh) te) emi |) eam) a) en) ee) cel |) ee) GED) a) |) ED) GE ere ee) Ge Ge) eG EE) ID) SER UE Ge) REE) ee me EE Se wee ACME ROOFING CO. All types of Roofing and Siding All work guaranteed 15529 Lexington Avenue Best Wishes Class of 1956 Harvey, Illinois Phone: ED 1-0995 Te othe dake oS Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1956 Cafeteria MORRISON FURNITURE CO. 15310 Center Avenue Harvey, Illinois QUALITY EXPERT FUR DRY CLEANING CLEANING AND REPAIRING HOEKSTRA CLEANING CO. 15402 Center Avenue Phone: Edison 1-1600 a) ee a ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ere ee ee me ee ER EE EE) ee eee Page 111 LOGO LE EOL LG) GG OG) SS) SS ) ES) A) A OS 0 OD 1) OD) OE ED OED 0D) ED) em: COMPLIMENTS OF THE WEISS CLINIC 15318-20 Center Ave., Harvey, Illinois e Phone ED 1-6100 F. WEISS, M.D., A.1.C.S. J. DWYER, B:S., M.D. H. SHELLOW, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Physician and Surgeon Dermatology S. BERGER, B.S., M.D. H. T. HANNIG, M.D. J. HEYDEMANN, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Physician and Surgeon Radiology M. STAMLER, M.D., Orthopedist Phone: ED 3-2155 FRED C. LOHSE Wholesale Candies and Fountain Supplies Phone: IN 8-9860 137 E. 147th Street Harvey, Illinois Compliments of Bachman Funeral Home 244 East 138th Street GOOD LUCK TO THES GAS oe lwo THE NATIONAL BANK OF HARVEY HARVEY, ILLINOIS Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OED ED) SD) ED) CD) SD) SE) SE ¢ ES ED) RRS) OAD SD) OR ED) ED |) GE ) ED «GOED ED) SS ER GE Ee ee ee Page 112 +— oe + Suiblehy | y= Learn. . Achieve . Congratulations to the Graduating Class Wyman -Gordon Co. Ingalls Shepard Div. Harvey, Illinois | A A | | A A ED ED ED) ED SE ETD SD ED GE ED EE EE ED Page 113 SRS EE) ER SR) SD RTA AD ERS) SL) A OD) ND A ED ER ED ED ED ED OED ED GEE GED ED GD GD Students! Burning the midnight oil is not half as Important as staying awake in the day time. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BLUE ISLAND Member Fed. Dep. Ins. Corp. OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 QUALITY RESULTS AT LOW COSTS HALES HUNTER COMPANY 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago 4 Mills: RIVERDALE, ILL. - WILMINGTON, DEL. Marshall, Mo. - Lexington, Ky. Cartersville, Ga. Page 114 LOL SS) SS LS () LS SS |) A ( ( o | o ao a 2: —__—_._ _ 9 THORNTON JUNIOR COLLEGE Established September 19, 1927 Officially recognized or accredited by University of Illinois State Department of Public Instruction North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools Veteran's Administration member of Illinois Association of Junior Colleges Council of North Central Junior Colleges American Association of Junior Colleges Page 115 CER SR ER SR) EE EE ) SED ED) EE) CEG) SEE) ED) GED 0) SED) GER) ED) ED GD) SD) OED) ED) ED ED) | EG | GD GD D ) ae Compliments of PARTICIPATE KNOTTY PINE IN : Harvey, Illinois SCHOOL Congratulations to the Class of 1956 MARKS TOGGERY “Fashions for Men” 200 East 154th Street, Harvey Serving this area for over a quarter of a century ACTIVITIES ! Congratulations Class of ‘56 Thornton Township High School And Junior College Parent and Teacher Association SL SD) DS | SD) SE ED) ED | GD) ED) GEE ESD) ED) GED) GUE) ED) GED) GED) ED) SE) | ED SD) ED) ED) ED) SED) GE) ED) ED ED) Page 116 BEST WISHES to each member of the CLASS OF 1956 from your Industrial Neighbor ACME STEEL COMPANY RIVERDALE, ILLINOIS FD OE A A) A A AO ED ED A ED A) A) A A NO A) SD) SC) RD | EC = CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1956 We have been happy to be of service to you during your two years at THORNTON JUNIOR COLLEGE THE HIGH SCHOOL BOOK STORE With All Good Wishes to the CLASS OF 1956 ROGERS JEWELERS 201 East 154th Street “Everything In Fine Jewelry’’ C. 5. STOW Hardware - Paint - Glass Airplane Models Seeds Phone ED 1-0183 108 E. 154th Street HARVEY Compliments of OLIVER Rexall DRUGS N. M. ARDEAN, R.Ph. D. C. MORSE, R.Ph. Phone: ED 3-3434 Cor. 154th Center Ave. Page 118 H. N. KROGH, R.Ph. Harvey, IIl. Congratulations to the Class of 1956 M. C. HIGGINS, MD. 15426 Center Avenue Phone ED 1-0298 Harvey, Illinois OS OEE OS SE OE) ES OEP 0 SO SPO SEED 0) ED) CREED 0 em: OED ED 0 ED 0 Gee 4 POE OE OE OE OE EE OED OED UE SED OSE ED ED OED OED OED OD OED OEE 0D OED SED OSE (01) 0D) 0D 8 ES OO) Ge oe a To the Class of 1956 We Extend Our Congratulations and Sincere Wishes For a Most Successful Future PERFECTION GEAR COMPANY Cong ratulations Class of ‘56 “SOUND FOR SAVINGS .. . FRIENDLY FOR LOANS” STATE BANK of BLUE ISLAND 13100 South Western Ave., Blue Island, Ill. Phone: FUlton 5-2900 - Open Monday and Friday Evenings ED 6 DG DS Do mm . c s ce em es es ee eee ee eee ee ee ee ee Page 119 PARKVIEW LANES 216 West 138th Street Riverdale 2350 Robby Robinson Student Rates Thursdays 3:00 To 5:00 39c per line 24 AMF Automatic Pinspotters Page 120 | A A) A ED) ED) ED) GD ED) ED (| DD | ee + © se + PATRONIZE ADVERTISERS OD 0 SD 0 ED 0D 0 ED 0D (ED ED 0D 0 ED 0 ED () ED) ED) D0 ED 0 ED) DD (ED 0 ED 0 DD 0) ) ED) ED SD 0 ED 0 DD () ED) DD DD Page 121 Autographs ee + ee 1 GS ae Ge 8 Ge a Produced By ’ THE NORMAN KING CO., INC, Pihert Ong 3210 S. GROVE AVE BERWYN, ILL 140 a ae t ae ‘ i i