University of Illinois High School - U and I Yearbook (Urbana, IL)

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Welcome 1-1 Forty-two Seniors of University High School welcome you to this commence- ment program. We are assembled here to participate in certain formalities which represent the concluding moments of our high school careers. We have all been looking forward to this occasion. At University High School, we have had unusual opportunities to learn those things which our civilization can teach us. In addition, our teachers have made particular efforts to help us understand and work with each other. During this time, many of our school experiences seemed only difficult-frustrating. As we look back, even those experiences are now part of a happy relationship. This mo- ment has significance for us in that many happy associations are being concluded. A more important significance lies in the fact that immediately before each of us, there are rapidly expanding horizons. However, for each of us, as for each of you, life has been, and will continue to be, a succession of expanding horizons. During the first few years of our lives, almost all of our experiences were within a family group. The horizon extended a little beyond the household. Then came a commencement. VVe started to school. There we found new playmates, teachers, the routines, and formalities of school. VVe made new friendsg some enemies. We learned to work and play together. We increased our understanding of others in these smaller groups. ln junior high school, the horizons again seemed suddenly to expand. ln high school, increased freedom has been mingled with new combinations of duties and responsibilities. ln dealing with these successive expansions of our horizons, we have had help and guidance from our parents, teachers, and friends. VVe have not always been aware of the guidance, and on at least some occasions, we have been un- receptive to help. Your participation in our struggles and your assistance in our needs have made you a part of us. As we make these new beginnings, you will go with us. We are grateful for this comradeship. We welcome you this evening. JANET L. ANDERSON. rf' 2,9 Q o -Sa Page Twenty

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The Open, Gate 1-1 As we close our lockers for the last time and think back on hve glorious years of pleasure and study, the highlights of those years seem to come back to us. Before stepping through the open gate into a larger, more complex world of problems and consequences, let us once more live those highlights. As Sub-Freshmen we elected Kent Hobart, presidentg Janet Anderson, vice- presidentg Harlan johnson, treasurer, and Barbara Dobbins, secretary. NfVe ably assisted the Class of '44 in their spring dance and supervised a March of Dimes campaign throughout the school. Our talent assembly was the best one of the year in the eyes of all students. Upon returning as Freshmen the next fall, we chose Charles Gray to pound the gavel, Harriet Shedd to serve in his absence, Clinton Granger to be purser, and Robert Fellows, to be scribe. Our spring dance added tremendously to the success of the social functions of that year. As Sophomores our inlluence was felt more and more in school activities. Uur boys began participating increasingly in athletics, and the girls led in Pleiades activities. NVe selected Paul Hartman as president: Harriet Shedd, vice-presidentg Charlotte Mittendorf, secretaryg and Douglas W'eitzel, treasurer. Our next year, as juniors, was full of activities, happiness, and homework for all. VVe put out the first issue of the Just-Us, which became a crowning success. Our assembly, -lunor House, was proclaimed a riot, and the Class of '44 felt that our Junior-Senior prom was a beautiful climax to a high school career. Thomas Benner was elected as captain: VVilliam Schoonmaker, hrst mate, Edward Deam, purserg and Douglas VVeitzel, keeper of the log. During our Junior year the boys were represented numerously o11 the athletic teams and were praised for their intellect in scholastic endeavor. Our girls were officers of Pleiades, and their schoolwork was matched by none. Martha Dodds was leader of junior Terrapin. Upon arriving for our last year at University High, we picked VVillard -lack- son as our leader: Martha Dodds, chairman in his absenceg Williani Danielson, treasurer: and Roberta Bloom, secretary. Our boys again captured the county championship in basketball, and with NVilliam Schoonmaker as leader of an all-Senior squad they completed a success- ful season. Charlotte Allen, Klaus Baer, Jewel Marco, Willarcl Jackson, and Roberta Bloom were mainstays of the all-school production, Feathers in a Gale. Elizabeth Harding ably managed the annual carnival to a glorious success. On the Pleiades Council were Martha Dodds, Harriet Shedd, Roberta Bloom, Charlotte Mittendorf, Janet Anderson, Barbara VVerstler. Harriet Shedd and Richard Thomas represented us on the Student Council, and Harriet Shedd was elected president of the organization. VVillard Jackson was elected vice-president of the Student Council. VVe wish to express our thanks to Miss Changnon, Mrs. Wilsfmii, and Mr. Hines, who have so ably guided and advised us. VVe also would like to thank Dr. Sanford, Mr. Howd, Mr. Higgs, Mr. Pogue, and Mr. Allen for supervising our activities. DOUGLAS WH-3l'1'z1iI. Pam: Niuctcen

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Farewell 1-. How far away seemed the climactic night of Commencement when we, the class of '45, wandered through the halls of University High School as Freshmen four years ago! Four years in the future was infinity. Nevertheless, the evening- the moment-has arrived. VVe must say goodbye. As a class we are meeting for the last time, and we cannot help but feel a certain sadness at the passing of scenes and actions which have comprised our high school days. lt has been an enjoyable time-this fifth-score of years-and we are reluctant to leave it behind. Only the confidence that we shall take with us, to keep forever, a part of our University High School lightens our separation. Friendships we have made, memories of little things-the ringing of a class bell- the favorite seat in the library-familiar things-these will remain. However, high school is not the end, but only one section of the path which leads to the ultimate goal that each of us has set. Therefore, while the separation from our secure and familiar surroundings will be trying, the dominant note of this evening is not sorrow at farewell, but rather the eager expectancy of the unknown something to come. VVe are determined, each one of us, to look ever forward. Many of us will go on to college or university, some will go into the armed forces, and others will turn immediately to civilian work. All of us will be glad of our high school background and will try to employ it to good advantage in the future. Before bidding farewell, we wish to take the opportunity to thank our under- standing advisers and teachers who imparted to us valuable tools of knowledge and comprehension. Their sacrifice and enduring perseverence through our eight semesters of consistant distraction we shall remember gratefully. The inescapable second is here-goodnight, and goodbye. RICHARD SAN1:oRN THOMAS ,, 4'-. f fr Page Tzvmity-one