Valley High School - Vall Ee Hi Yearbook (Fairview, IL)

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Class Officers ROW ONE: Bruce Rice, Bill Lindstrom, Dick Chattertcn, John Zeglen. ROW TWO: Mr. Keithley, Dennis Harper, Mrs . Kennelly. Senior Class History One fateful day in the autumn of 1959, the halls of Valley admitted 60 uneasy sophomores. They soon made themselves known by their performances in sports, music, dramatics, and other endeavors. Officers for the first year were: president, Alan Swearingen; vice presi- dent, Bruce Rice; secretary. Bill Lindstrom; treasurer, Barbara Turner; student council repre- sentative, Lynn Omer. The excitement of homecoming prevailed as they planned the float Stardust . The attendants to the king and queen were Barbara and Bob Turner. An accepted part of Valley, the juniors plunged enthusiastically into activities . The home- coming float featured our Valley Sweethearts , Karen McKeever and Fred Swanson. This year’s president, Dennis Harper; vice president, Dorothy Nesbit; secretary, Dick Chatterton; treasurer, Karen McKeever, and student council representative, Fred Swanson provided competent leader- ship. The junior class play Terror in the Suburbs , directed by Mrs. Rosemary Gurley, was a rousing success. Long hours of frantic work—globs of paste—the smell of never-drying paper mache—Marlene, barefoot—fish: big ones, little ones, green ones, pink ones, some with eyes, some without—dry ice, but no mist— Paradise of the Deep took shape for the Junior-Senior Prom. The juniors were Justly proud of their work as they and their guests swayed to the music of Billy Williams' orchestra . A gala banquet replete with food and speeches preceded the dance. By Saturday, May 20, all were ready for a day of relaxation. Fifty-five excited juniors and the sponsors boarded the train for Chicago. After a day of sightseeing and walking, fifty- five tired juniors arrived in Galesburg at 12:30 P .M. Returning to school for the senior year, the class of ‘62 realized that much fun and many responsibilities awaited them. The boys took charge with Bill Lindstrom, president; Dick Chatterton, vice president; John Zeglen, secretary; Bruce Rice, treasurer; and Dennis Harper, student council representative. To Marlene Toncray and Jim Broadfield were yiven the honors of homecoming queen and king. Class pictures arrived before Christmas and exchanging them was fun. Then came the Christmas dance, co-sponsored with the alumni. Soon the talk of graduation brought that long-awaited event into closer focus . The motto was chosen, Only the best is good enough ; the flower, the red rose; and the colors, red and silver. Seniors and faculty selected Sherrill Morey as D.A.R. winner and Fred Swanson as S .A.R. With plans for Baccalaureate , May 27, and Commencement Exercises, May 29, comes an end to the train- ing period for the class of '62. The senior class of 1962 would like to extend a big thank you to the sponsors, Mrs. Kennelly and Mr. Keithley, who have guided the class through their years at Valley and helped them stand ready to show the world that Only the best is good enough . 1 6

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GRADUATES

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TIM ANDERSON Seniors VICKIE ARCHDALE HAROLD ASHBY NANCY AUSTIN Compliments of CANTON WHOLESALE - Canton