Walnut High School - Walnut Tree Yearbook (Walnut, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1947 volume:

4 THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1947 PRESENTS THE WALNUT TREE This Page Sponsored by Anderson Bowling Lanes Table of Contents ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS HUMOR and SNAPSHOTS This Page Sponsored by Floyd Gustafson DEDICATION ★ With a deep and appreciative recognition of the innumerable opportunities which our parents have provided, and the sacrifices which they have made in making it possible for us to complete our high school career, it is with great pleasure that we dedicate this literary production to those two people who mean more to us than any others in this world —Mom and Dad. 3 History of Walnut Community High School ★ Prior to 1923, high school and grade school in Walnut were conducted in the same building. In 1917, the Illinois State Legislature passed the Community High School Law and a new Board of Education was elected. The five members were: Wallace Bass, Sr., Ira White, Foster Black, Howard Keigwin and Louis Gonigam, Sr. In 1922, the people of the community, realizing the need for increased facilities, proposed to float a bond issue. After some dissension, a $90,000 bond issue was approved. The new High School building was completed at a cost of $105,000 and opened in January, 1923. The first principal in the new building was Charles Melton. In 1924, Walnut Community High School was recognized as eligible for membership in the North Central Association, and has been unconditionally accredited member since that time. It is also accredited by the University of Illinois and the State Department of Public Instruction. There has been a continuous program of improvement to the building and grounds. The campus is now one of the most beautiful spots in town. The past year the building was almost completely redecorated and many new appliances were added to the Home Economics, Janitor and other departments. The recent acquisition of a new movie projector has launched a program of visual education. In 1890, the teaching staff consisted of two teachers for thirty-three students. In 1947, there is a faculty of nine members for the enrollment of 143 students. With the class of 1947, W.C.H.S. will have served approximately 2200 students including 909 graduates, and we hope to see more and larger graduating classes in the years to come. This Page Sponsored by Gonigam Bass Hill and Co. 4 ADMINISTRATION This Page Sponsored by R. E. Lewis BOARD OF EDUCATION ★ MR. J. T. FREDERICK, President MR. HOWARD ROSS, Secretary MR. CLIFFORD LARKIN MR. MERLE DAHL MR. GERALD GANSCHOW MR. CECIL A. SNIDER, M. A., Principal PARSONS COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA American History, Biology. MR. STEPHEN LARUSSA, B. A. ILLINOIS COLLEGE. General Science, Physics, Plane Geometry. MR. CLARENCE M. HATLAND, B. S. MICHIGAN STATE COLLEGE. Agriculture I, II, III. MR. LYLE H. DREMANN, B. S. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. World History, American Government, Physical Education, Coach. MR. JUNIUS MORRIS, B. S. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. Algebra, English. MRS. LOIS WATSON, B. E. DRAKE UNIVERSITY. English, Public Speaking, Librarian, Dramatics. MISS CLARIBEL CULLY, B. A. ILLINOIS COLLEGE. Commerce, Girls’ Physical Education. MISS EUNICE H. OLINGER, B. ED. ILLINOIS STATE NORMAL UNIVERSITY. Home Economics I, II, III. MR. CHARLES O'MAY, B. A. CONDUCTOR S CERTIFICATE FROM SHERWOOD. ILLINOIS WESLEYAN. Latin, Music, Sociology, Geography. MR. and MRS. L. G. CARPENTER, Custodians 6 C. LorkiN H. Ross-Secy M. Dahl G. GoNSchow CASNider- PriNCipol Mrs.LGCdrpeMfer L.G. Carpenter CLASSES This Page Sponsored by Fink Motor Co. 7 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The largest class in the history of Walnut High School, with an enrollment of 49 embarked upon its high school career on September 1, 1943. To lead us through that first momentous year, we chose as President, Marvin Carpenter; vice president, George Frederick; secretary and treasurer, Virginia Bolz, and sponsor, Mrs. Yonk. Of course, we endured the usual Freshman initiation, and were thrilled by our first high school parties. During our Sophomore year our presence was increasingly evident. Members of our class participated in most school activities. Mr. LaRussa was chosen as sponsor, and Rosemary Williams, George Frederick, and Virginia Bolz, as class officers. The Junior year was a busy one for all of us. We chose and received our class rings, published the school paper, presented a play, “All American Family”, and our crowning achievement was the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet which we felt was well worth the effort given to it. Keith Renner was president; Betty Abraham, vice president, and Mary Fetzer, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Gordy was our hard-working and ever-helpful sponsor. Now in our Senior year, we are about to terminate our happy school life with an enrollment of thirty-nine. At the beginning of the year, we chose our class flower, the white rose; our colors, blue and white; and our motto, “Launched But Not Anchored.” Our pictures were taken, announcements ordered, and preparations made for our Annual. In the spring we presented the Senior Class Play, “Date Bait” on two consecutive nights. Other activities that we participated in were: football, basketball,— in which the first team was made up entirely of Seniors—track, one act play contest, gymboree, musicade, and the homecoming. This year our class officers were Bob Durham, president; Leslie Schoff, vice president, and Marjorie Miller, secretary and treasurer. Our sponsor was Mr. LaRussa. We ended our happy journey through school by a trip to Chicago on May 21 and 22. When we arrived in Chicago we took a boat trip across Lake Michigan to Holland, Michigan, where we saw all the lovely tulips that were in bloom. We spent the night on the boat and returned to Chicago the following day. During the day we visited sights of interest there and returned home that evening. The next week was a busy one for us and on the evening of May 30, 1947 we received our long awaited diplomas and stepped out into the world as young men and women and the Class of ’47. ★ This Page Sponsored by G. B. H. Way Homes Inc. Leslie Schoff Robert Durham Marjorie Miller EherWise SmeSeipt LeeGaNsdw RosewryWilflMS limCnpt Ruth Baungorkr Doi«ld BraNdeNtxjrg Dolores Smnson .es ie BauMgarlNer Bdfy Casey Lowell GusItfeoH MarioNCoNley - Harry O'Dell Lyle Schroder Gwgn Fritz Dons Paepke BefyAbrahaM Glona Jo iwso v Dons Glaze Carol Wade SENIORS OF 47' (AND THEIR ACTIVITIES) BOB DURHAM— Love is a sickness full of woes, all remedies refusing,” MAJORS—Mathematics. Science. English. Social Science, and Agriculture. MINORS— Activities — F. F. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; President of F. F. A. 1; Vice President of F. F. A. 3; Illinois Farmer 3: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Co-Captain of Football 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Book Club 2. 3. 4; President of Book Club 4; W Club 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 3. 4: Vice President of W” Club 4; Assembly Program 3. 4; Boys' Chorus 1; Student Council 1, 2: Class President 4. LESLIE SCHOFF— Ah, what mag man within him hide. Though Angel on the outward side” MAJORS—English, Social Science. Commercial and Agriculture. MINORS—Mathematics. Activities—Music 2; Musicade 2; Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4; Class Assembly 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Class Vice-President 4: F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Book Club 4: W” Club 3. 4; State Farmer Degree 3; President F. F. A. 4. MARJORIE MILLER— “Khe never lets ideas interrupt the easy flow of her conversation ” MAJORS—English Commercial, and Social Science. MINORS—Latin and Mathematics. Activities—G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Cheerleader 2. 4; Assistant Editor of School Paper 3; Sec. and Treas. of Class 4; Vice-President of Pep Club 3; Junior Play; Gymboree 1. 2, 3. 4; Musicade 1, 2. 3. 4; Girl's Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Girl's Quartette 2. 3; Girls' Trio 4; Student Council 2; Blackhawk Music Festival 2. 3. 4; Band Librarian 3: Band Librarian and Business Manager 4; Class Assembly 3. 4; One Act Play Contest 4; Senior Play. ROSEMARY WILLIAMS— Take honour from me, and mg life is done.” MAJORS—Home Economics, Social Science. Com-merical, English. MINORS—Mathemetics. Activities—G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; President 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H A. 1, 2; Book Club G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3; Musicade 1. 2. 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Council Convention 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Class President 2; Blackhawk Music Festival 2. 3. 4; Girls' Quartet 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 4; Girls' Trio 4; Honorary Usher 3: Class Assembly 3. 4. ELMER WISE— Here is a dear and true industrious friend” MAJORS—English. Agriculture. Science, and Social Science. MINORS— Activities—Book Club 4; Football 4: Student Council 4; F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Assembly 3. 4: W Club 4. JOANNE SERGEANT— There's language in her eye, her tongue, her cheek ” MAJORS—English. Social Science. MINORS—Latin. Mathematics. Homemaking. Commercial. Activities—F. H. A. 1. 2; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2, 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Assembly 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4. LEE GANSCHOW— A woman has nine lives like a cat” MAJORS—English. Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Agriculture. MINORS— Activities—Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4: Track 2. 3. 4: F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; State Farmer Degree 3: F. F. A. Convention at Princeton 3; Book Club 3. 4; Senior Play; Class Assembly 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; W Club 3. 4. MARVIN CARPENTER— “ am very fond of the company of ladies. I like their beauty. I like their delicacy. I like their vivacity, and I like their silence.” MAJORS—Commercial. Social Science. Mathe- matics, English. MINORS—Latin. Activities—Class President 1; President of Student Council 4; President of W Club 4; Vice-President of Book Club 4: Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Football Captain 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4; Senior Class Play; Class Assembly 3. 4. RUTH BAUMGARTNER— 11The fair, the chaste, and unexpressive she” MAJORS—English. Science. Social Science. Home Economics. MINORS— Activities—Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Assembly 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Galva Band Festival 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Blackhawk Music Festival 4. This Page Sponsored by Andy's Place 9 SENIORS OF n47 (AND THEIR ACTIVITIES) DONALD BRANDENBURG— “Xo man but a blackhead ever wrote except for money.” MAJORS—English. Agriculture, Social Science. MINORS—Commercial. Activities— Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2; Home Talent Show 3; Student Council 4: Gvmboree 1, 2. 3. 4; Musicade 2; Boys’ Chorus 2; ”W” Club 3. 4: F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Senior Class Play: Class Assembly 3. 4. DOLORES SWANSON— “How much more elder art thou than thy looks.” MAJORS—Home Economics. Social Science. English. MINORS—Commercial. Science. Activities—F. H. A. 2. 3. 4: Secretary and Treasurer 3; Book Club 4: G. A. A. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 3. 4; Pep Club 3. 4: Cheerleader 3. 4: Senior Play: Class Assembly 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Gymboree 3. 4: Musicade 3. 4; Blackhawk Vocal Festival 4. KEITH RENNER— “His mind never knows what his mouth will say next.9 MAJORS—English Social Science. MINORS—Science. Mathematics. Commercial. Activities—Football 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Book Club 4: Class President 1. 3; Chorus 2; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Musicade 2. 3. 4: Galva Band Festival 2. 3. 4: Class Assembly 3. 4: “W” Club 3. 4; F. F. A 2: Band President 4; F. F. A. President 2: Senior Class Play. JOYCE RUDIGER— “Hers is a smile that won't come off.99 MAJORS—English. History. MINORS—Home Ec. Science. Commercial. Activities—G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Home Ec. 1. 2. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Assembly 3. 4; Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4. LOWELL GUSTAFSON— “Xo sooner said than done— so arts your man of worth 999 MAJORS—English, Agriculture. History. Science. MINORS—Commercial. Activities—Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 3. 4; Basketball 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Senior Class Play: Class Assembly 3. 4. ELAINE BEHRENS— “There is nothing more fun than a man.99 MAJORS—Commercial, Social Science. Home Ec., English. MINORS—Science. Activities—G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3: Pep Club 3. 4: Musicade 1. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2 3. 4: Chorus 1. 3. 4; Class Assembly 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 4. LESLIE BAUMGARTNER— “It is better to live rich than die rich.99 MAJORS—History. English. Agriculture. Mathe-mathics. Science. Activities—Football 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Book Club 3. 4; F. F. A. 1. 2. 4: Musicade 3: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Assembly 3. 4. BETTY CASEY— “The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known.99 MAJORS—Social Science. Mathematics. English. Commercial. MINORS—Latin. Activities—Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: G. A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Class Play: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Assembly 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4: Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Blackhawk Music Festival 4. MARION CONLEY— “Gas smells awful; you might as well live.99 MAJORS—Agriculture. English. Commercial. Social Science. MINORS—Science. Activities—F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Junior Class Play: One Act Play Contest 3: Football 4: Basketball 3. 4: Track 2. 4: Sectional Public Speaking Contest 2: Class Assembly 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: F. F. A. Home Talent Show 3: Senior Class Play. Musicade 4. LAVONA ROGERS— “A career is O. Kbut you can't run your hands through its hair. MAJORS—Social Science. Science. English. MINORS—Commercial. Home Economics. Activities—Mixed Chorus 4: Girls' Chorus 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2, 3. 4: Band 3. 4: G. A. A. 1, 3. 4: Class Assembly 3. 4: Junior Class Play: Musicade 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 2: Band Festival 3. 4. This Page Sponsored by Walnut Grain Co. 10 SENIORS OF 47 (AND THEIR ACTIVITIES) GEORGE FREDERICK— “People sop that life is the thing, hut I prefer reading . MAJORS—English. Science. Social Science. MINORS—Latin. Mathematics. Activities—Football 2. 3. 4: Student Council 1, 2; Class Vice-President 1. 2; Junior Play; One Act Play Contest 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4; Boys Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1; Black-hawk Vocal Festival 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3: Citizens of Tomorrow Broadcast 1. Senior Class Play; Class Assembly 3. 4; “W Club 4. MARY FETZER— “For my part Pd tell the truth and shame the devil. MAJORS—English. Commercial. Social Science. Home Economics. MINORS— Activities—Musicade 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 3. 4: G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Editor of Paper 3: Secretary of Class 3; Music Festival 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor of Annual 4; Book Club 4; Student Council 2: F. H. A. Rally 3; Senior Class Play: Class Assembly 3. 4. GARRETT BRANDENBURG— “If she under-value me. What care I how fair she he? MAJORS—English. Mathematics. Agriculture. History. MINORS—Science. Activities—Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Assembly 3. 4. GLORIA JOHNSON— “When sun is set the little stars will shine. MAJORS—English. Social Science. Commercial. MINORS—Home Economics. Science. Activities—Girls Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4: F. H. A. 1; Class Assembly 3. 4. BENNY FENN— “I know on which side my bread is buttered. MAJORS—English. Mathematics. Science. Social Science. MINORS—Commercial. Activities—Boys Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Quartette 2: Mixed Sextette 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3: Football 1. 3. 4: Junior Play; Class Assembly 3. 4; Class Secretary and Treasurer 1; Class President 2: Track 3, 4; One Act Play Contest 4. BETTY FENN— “8he always manages the moment as if it were her personal property. MAJORS—Science. Mathematics. English. Social Science. MINORS—Commercial. Activities—Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 2. 4. G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Assembly 3. 4; Asst. Business Manager of Annual: Musicade 3. 4; Gymboree 3. 4; Blackhawk Vocal and Band Festival 3. 4. BILL PETERSON— “Many good things go around in the dark besides 8anta Claus MAJORS—English. Social Science. MINORS—Agriculture. Science. Mathematics. Commercial. Activities—Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4; F F. A. 1. 3. 4: Class President Ag. 3: Student Government 3: Class Assembly 3. 4: Senior Class Play: ‘W ' Club 3. 4; Student Council Convention 3. DORIS GLAZE— “Her stature tall— hate a dumpy woman. MAJORS—Social Science. Home Economics. Commercial, English. MINORS—Science. Activities—Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4; President of Pep Club 4; Musicade 2. 3. 4; Home Economics Club 1. 2. 3; Music Festival 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Band Festival 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 3; Student Council Convention 3: Girls' Trio 4: Class Assembly 3. 4. HARRY ODELL— “Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. MAJORS—Social Science. English. Mathematics. MINORS—Science. Agriculture. Activities—Football 2. 3. 4; Track 4; Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2; F. F. A. 1. 2: Class Assembly 3. 4; -W' Club 3. 4. MARILOU JOHNSON— “l agree with no man's opinions. I have some of my own. MAJORS—English. Commercial. Social Science. MINORS—Science. Latin. Mathematics. Activities—Musicade 1. 2, 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Junior Class Play: Secretary of G. A. A. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4‘; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Music Festival 2. 3. 4: One Act Play Contest 3. 4; Senior Class Play: Librarian 4; Assembly Program 3. 4; F. H. A. 3; F. H. A. Rallv 3. This Page Sponsored by Atherton Grain Co. 11 SENIORS OF 47 (AND THEIR ACTIVITIES) GLENN GONIGAM— 111 have the feeling that once 1 am at home again I .shall need to .sleep three weeks on end to get rested from the rest I’ve had!” MAJORS—Social Science, English. MINORS—Mathematics, Science, Latin. Activities—Football 1. 2. Basketball 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. 3. 4; Music Festival 2: Band Festival 3; Class Assembly 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2, 3. 4; Musicade 2. ALBERTA BARTH— “The look in her eyes is as soft as the underside of soap in a soap-dish ” MAJORS—Commercial, Home Economics. English. MINORS—Social Science. History. Activities—G. A. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Assembly 3. 4; Pep Club 1, 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Music Festival 3; Musicade 1. 3. 4; Vice-President of F. H. A. 4: Mixed Chorus 4: Girls' Chorus 1, 3. 4. LYLE SCHRADER— “I am all the sons of my father's house, and all the sisters too.” MAJORS—English. Commercial. Social Science. MINORS—Agriculture. Science. Activities—F. F. A. 1. 2, 3; Manager 1. 2; Basketball 3. 4; Band 1, 2; Chorus 1. 2; Junior Play; Musicade 1; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Assembly 3, 4. DORIS rote;— UT do not know any reading more easy, more fascinating, more delightful than a catalogue.” MAJORS—Commercial. Social Science. English. MINORS—Science. Home Economics. Activities—F. H. A. 1. 2: G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 4; Class Assembly 3. 4. LOWELL STONE— “IAfe is not long and too much of it must not pass in idle deliberation how it it shall be spent” MAJORS—English, Social Science. MINORS—Commercial. Agriculture. Activities—Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Manager of Football Team 3. 4; Junior Play; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Black-hawk Band Festival 1. 2. 4; Musicade 1. 3. 4; Class Assembly 3. 4. WANDA DRUIEN— “Silence is deep as eternity; speech is shallow as time” MAJORS—English. Social Science, Commercial. MINORS—Home Economics. Activities—G. A. A. 1; Gymboree 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Assembly 3, 4. GWENDOLYN FRITZ— ltUnthinking, idle. wild and young. I laugh'd and danc'd and talk'd and sung. MAJORS—Home Economics. Commercial. MINORS—English. History. Activities—Student Council 3: F. H. A. 2. 3. 4; President of F. H. A. 4; Book Club 3. 4; Book Club Secretary 4; Pep Club 2. 3. 4: Vice-President of G. A. A. 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 2. 3. 4; Mus-cade 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4: Class Assembly 3. 4. BETTY ABRAHAM— “ am a great friend to public amusements: for they keep people from vice.” MAJORS—English, Commercial. Mathematics. MINORS—Science. Latin, Social Science. Activities—Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4; Student Council 1, 3. 4; Vice-President of Student Council 3; Vice-President of Class 3; Student Council Convention 3; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Music Festival 2. 3, 4; Class Assembly 3, 4. DORIS PAEPKE— “Few things are impossible to diligence and skill” MAJORS—Social Science. Science, English. MINORS—Latin. Home Economics. Mathematics. Activities—F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Class Play: Editor of Annual; News Reporter of F. H. A. 4; D. A. R. Award: Class Assembly 3. 4: Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 4; Blackhawk Vocal Festival 4. CAROL WADE— 11 It is easier not to speak o word at all titan to speak more words than we should ” MAJORS—English, Science. Social Science. MINORS—Home Economics, Commercial. Activities—F. H. A. 1; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Girls' Chorus 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 4; Pep Club 3. 4: Musicade 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Secretary and Treasurer of Student Council 4; Class Assembly 3, 4. This Page Sponsored by J. B. McCarthy 12 CLASS PROPHECY During a warm summer day in July, while looking over some dress designs in my New York pent-house apartment, my mind began to wander and to think back over the good old days. Never in my fifteen years of city-dwelling had I ever become home-sick, but I had a good case of it now! So, I closed up my Fifth Avenue Dress shop, packed my luggage, locked my apartment, gathered my Pekinese under my arm, called a taxi, and caught a plane to good old Walnut, which in the year 1962, had finally procured an airport. Arriving at the airport which was on the site of the old campus of Walnut High, I called a taxi and was very surprised to see George Frederick sitting under the wheel. I conversed with him as he took me down Broadstreet which had greatly lengthened—now being extended from where Sergeant’s cow-pasture had been, straight through to where the Gonigam homestead used to be located. George informed me that he had given up his scholarly ambitions and was roughing it, living in the small home of Cleo Hanson and raising sheep, canaries, and gold fish on the side. George drove me to the Alcazar Hotel, a huge white marble building set with precious stones; and as I was ushered over the coin-inlaid halls of the lobby, there met my eyes a very handsome man. Those curly locks couldn’t deceive me for long and I somehow disengaged my hand from that old friend, Bob Durham. Just when I was getting over one terrific shock, another one practically knocked me off my feet. A tall, polished, well-dessed, intelligent-looking gentleman rushed up to me and greeted me. Glenn Gonigam had certainly changed since our school-days and not only owned the Alcazar but six other branch hotels in New York, Chicago, Miami. Los Angeles, Palm Beach and Manlius. When I inquired how he happened to get away from the Gonigam. Bass, Hill Company, he told me that he took his life into his hands and sold his share of the lumber, nails, and window glass and built his string of Alcazars. Acting as hostess in Glenn’s swanky hotel was Betty Fenn. She told me in secret, while showing me to my room, that she had never married because she was in love with Glenn and she hoped some day he would realize this and ask her to join lots with him. She pointed out to me that it would not only be good for both of them but it would also make one more room to rent out and thus make more money for Glenn. After Betty left, the telephone rang. The operator asked me if I would accept a “Collect” call from the lobby. Naturally I was curious to know who was calling me, since I was sure no one knew of my being in town. A familiar voice greeted me, but it was fully a halfminute before I realized who the person was. He told me that he had adopted the name “Count Keith Rennyar,” and I soon gathered that he was my old beau, Keith Renner. He had just returned from France, where his interest in the French language had brought him great renown. After much stuttering around, which was always typical of Keith, he asked me for a dinner engagement that evening and he called for me promptly at 8 p. m. We decided to go into the drug store for a coke before dinner. Mixing drinks behind the bar was a tall stately figure —I looked once, I looked twice, I looked three times! You’d have been surprised too, if you had seen, of all persons, Doris Paepke, shaking the mixer in the door-die manner. Doris had just started her new job the week before, and the manager of the store, my pal, Betty Abraham, who now weighs 315 pounds, was sampling all Doris’ concoctions. We This Page Sponsored by Rexall Drug Store 13 CLASS PROPHECY four old classmates chatted for a while and then Betty introduced me to the orchestra leader of the hotel, Harry James Odell. He’s really hep, and has been here since 1955 after his graduation from Ward-Belmont College in Nashville. His rendition of “Beat Me Daddy With a Candy Bar” has made him world famous. From there we went to the Pink and Gold Room, the dining room of the hotel. A short, pompous, solemn little waiter showed us to an ideal table in the center of the room, and then introduced himself to us. Lowell Stone had finally given up farming, first going into the Federated Stores as manager, and then working up to headwaiter in the Alcazar. Glennie and Stonie are really life-long friends. The orchestra finally began tuning up and Harry walked to his podium and struck up the band. His golden-toned songstress of the airways, Ruth Baumgartner, glided out in a slinky black dress, singing “Im a Big Girl Now.” Their special floor show for the evening was the great dance team, Wandy and Brandy, being Wanda Druien and Garrett Brandenburg. Upon leaving the hotel we practically stumbled over an old scrubwoman. She was down on her hands and knees scrubbing the lobby floor. Dolores Swanson, a char-woman, no less! She had been unlucky in love and was hiding herself away from the world. Upon walking out of the hotel, we were attracted by a large neon sign, reading, LOWELL GUSTAFSON, INC., so we went in and asked to see him. He was too busy to stop his work so his office secretary led us to him. There we found him busily engraving the Lord’s Prayer on pin heads. Lowell has made a small fortune this way. We asked him where we might find some more of our classmates and he gave us directions, directions, and more directions, on where we might find the rest of our graduating class. First, we drove out to the Walnut Girls’ Seminary, where Leslie Baumgartner is engaged as a professor of mathematics. While talking to him, we asked him why he chose math—he declared that he was interested in figures, and this was the only way he could think of to be surrounded by large figures, medium-sized figures, and small figures, and any other kind of figures. When we came out of the building, I glanced up at a figure that was washing windows. The person recognized us and climbed down from her perch. Joanne Sergeant told us that she enjoyed this unusual occupation of washing windows because it kept her in touch with the higher things in life. She took us to the back of the school and showed us her new 1962 Oldsmobile. The car had a kitchenette, bar, and bed in the back of the car. These modern inventions! Quite convenient! We drove back to town and prepared ourselves for an evening of hilarity. I went into the hotel beauty salon and requested a hair shampoo and manicure. I was ushered into a booth, and was immediately shampooed by—guess who— Marion Conley. Then in walked Elmer Wise—to manicure my nails. They argued that as long as men had to look at women in all these funny get-ups they might as well do their share in making them ridiculous. Marion always had a peculiar sense of humor, and Elmer never missed a chance to get back at a woman. We again walked out of the hotel and turned in the opposite direction this time. On this side of us was the Peek-A-Boo Burlesque. Owner and sold manager of this establishmen was the old This Page Sponsored by Frank Grampp and Sons 14 CLASS PROPHECY woman-killer, Marvin Carpenter, himself. He gave us some seats in his amusement house and then went back to help the girls into their costumes. The first number on the program was a duo by Gwenona and Dorona the “Bubble Beauties” of the stage. Towever, only a dark-haired dancer appeared on the stage and went through her famous act. Carp took us back stage with him later, and Doris Glaze and Gwendolyn Fritz, the famous team, renewed old acquaintances with us. Gwen, known as Gwenona could not appear that evening because Marvin, upon bringing her bubble into her dressing room, had caught his hang-nail on it. We walked down the street and went into Joyce Rudiger’s “Stylish Steppers Shop” . . . Her shop is quite snazzy and she told us she was just raking in the dough. We walked out the door and found Billy Peterson beside a window grating deftly fishing around with a stick, a wad of gum on one end, for coins that had been dropped. Bill has turned into a first-class tramp and declares that he has never made as much money before in his life, nor has he ever been so completely happy. On the next street corner we saw the old familiar uniforms of the Salvation Army. We would have walked by if someone had not grabbed my arm. Then I noted familiar blonde curls under the drab black bonnet and immediately recognized Alberta Barth. She had gone into service as soon as she had graduated and claimed that she, herself, had collected 20,000 pounds of paper, 15 fur coats, 10 pair of shoes, 20 bushels of carrots, beets, and turnips and 50 cents through her crusading. We left her singing her mournful song on the street corner and went into an Italian restaurant, “Vinetti’s Spaghetti and Rouletti” and sat down at one of the quaint tables. An old, fat Italian woman came over for our orders and issued a familiar giggle. It seems that Elaine Behrens not only dyed her hair black but also gained a few pounds to secure this wonderful job. She also is the chief bouncer. As we passed through the swinging doors, we heard beautiful music coming from the rooms above Vinetti’s. We backed into the streets so we could see who was playing. You can imagine our surprise when we beheld Lee Gans-chow scraping away at his fiddle. He has become an accomplished professor of the violin but hasn’t come into his own yet. He is now giving violin lessons to the urchins along the street for 50 cents and a coke per lesson. We then drove to the outskirts of town to the huge mansion of Carol Wade. Carol has developed a new way to cure monkey fur so that it resembles mink. She has thousands and thousands of monkeys in cages behind her home. Not only did she find a way to cure the hair but she found a way to split their tongues so it is possible for them to talk. As a monkey-trainer, she engaged Lyle Schrader. Lyle is taking his monkey training very seriously, and eats, sleeps and drinks with his monkeys. Carol says that any more the only way she can tell which one is Lyle is by looking for the one without a tail. Upon leaving Carol’s home, we started once again back to town. We noticed someone ahead of us painting the black line down the middle of the pavement. The person hailed us down and we discovered that it was Donald Brandenburg. Don is terribly in love with this job and says he does quite a bit of traveling and sees a great deal of country. Well—as long as he’s happy that’s all that matters. This Page Sponsored by Yonk's Royal Blue Store 15 CLASS PROPHECY As we proceeded down the street, we saw an open man-hole with a ladder protruding and Keith slammed on the brakes just in time. An angry face emerged from below and was just about to give us a piece of his mind, when I shouted, “Mary!” This really surprised me! But Mary Fetzer still looks as beautiful as ever with an oily face, boy’s bob, and dirty work clothes on. She said she really hadn’t planned on doing this, but in order to become a social worker, she must do everything the people she will come in contact with do— so here she is! Coming up the street on our right, was a heavy wagon pulled by three teams of mules. Working behind the mules, trying hard to make them move as he wanted them to move was Benny Fenn. He was having a great deal of trouble, but he stopped momentarily and explained to us what he was doing. Meanwhile his partner, Leslie Schoff, came up behind us with a huge flock of sheep. Leslie and Benny have gone into partnership on a farm outside Walnut and are raising new species of animals. We hurried on, because our time was growing short, and nearly ran over a woman in the road draining mud puddles. It was Marilou Johnson! She informed us that certain vitamins can be obtained only from this particular kind of water and she had established a huge industry. More power to her. On the next block, we noticed signs advertising a certain home. Knowing the proprietor of the home we proceded out there. Lavona Rogers has established, instead of an old ladies’ home, a young ladies’ home. Working as gardener and chauffeur of the home was Rosemary Williams. To keep the gravel even so that Rosemary could drive safely, Lavona had engaged Doris Rote to keep the drive evened out. On the evening we were there, Doris was very busy with her little hammer pound- ing small stones to even smaller stones. Tedious work! Going back to town we stopped off at Betty Casey’s “Toothpaste Analyzing Laboratory.” Betty had perfected a new toothpaste, flavored Tutti Fruiti, and to advertise it, she has engaged Gloria Johnson to be her model and give out with those toothpaste smiles. Well, Keith and I had seen all our old classmates, but we decided to have a reunion in the ballroom of Glenn’s Hotel. We had a fine reunion and learned that none of our classmates had married. However, our prophecy has a unique and happy ending, since Keith and I were married, and, also the rest of our classmates except three girls. The married couples were Glenn Gonigam and Betty Fenn, Lee Ganschow and Elaine Behrens, Lyle Schrader and Carol Wade, Harry Odell and Doris Paepke, Garrett Brandenburg and Wanda Druin, Marvin Carpenter and Doris Glaze, George Frederick and Betty Casey (some say he married her for her toothpaste millions), Bill Peterson and Mary Fetzer, Elmer Wise and Alberta Barth, Dolores Swanson and Lowell Stone, Leslie Baumgartner and Joanne Sergeant, Marion Conley and Gwen Fritz, Bob Durham and Gloria Johnson, Lowell Gustafson and Marilou Johnson, Leslie Schoff and Betty Abraham, Donald Brandenburg and Joyce Rudiger, and Benny Fenn and Lavona Rogers. The other three girls, Rosemary Williams, Doris Rote, and Ruth Baumgartner stayed single. First, because they said there weren’t enough men to go around for our class, and second because they wanted to stay happy the rest of their lives. However, as the class of 1947, we fell as if we have contributed a great deal to the success and growth of Walnut, and we hope that this year’s class, the class of 1962, will be as successful as we have been. ... . . ...... Marjorie Miller. This Page Sponsored by Bourguin Barber Shop 16 THE CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of Walnut Community High School, do ordain and establish this last Will and Testament to insure for posterity the unusual qualities of this the Class of 1947. BEQUESTS TO CLASSES To the Freshmen we do bequeath our worldliness. To the Sophomores we do bequeath our outstanding record in discipline. To the Juniors we do bequeath our large class and our ability to publish the Walnut Tree. BEQUESTS TO THE FACULTY To Mr. Hatland we do bequeath our clear and concise method of speech. To Mr. Snider we do bequeath for his American History class, 32 volumes of Nicolay and Hay on Abraham Lincoln. To Mr. Morris we do bequeath classes that will behave. To Miss Olinger we do bequeath a short vacation to recuperate from her strenuous tasks at Walnut Community High School. To Mr. O’May we do bequeath a little more time for joke-telling. To Mrs. Watson we do bequeath a faster means of transportation to visit Art. To Mr. Dremann we do bequeath a bow tie so he will not have the tendency to stroke it. To Mr. LaRussa we do bequeath a smart Geometry class. To Miss Cully we do bequeath typing classes that do not drop typewriters. In conclusion, we, the Seniors of 1947, do affix our seal to this immortal document on this, the 30th day of May. This Page Sponsored by Tuckerman's Furniture Store 17 PERSONAL BEQUESTS: ★ I, Betty Abraham, do bequeath my curly hair to Bob Renner. I, Alberta Barth, do bequeath my crown to Barbara Dahl. I, Leslie Baumgartner, do bequeath my ability to entertain to Gilbert Has-enyager. I, Ruth Baumgartner, do bequeath my baritone to Herbert Christensen. I, Elaine Behrens, do bequeath my giggles to Emma Lou Bohm. I, Donald Brandenburg, do bequeath my speech grades to Mike Perino. I, Garrett Brandenburg, do bequeath my manly physique to Mike Perino. I, Marvin Carpenter, do bequeath my ability to get around without a car to Jared Brandenburg. I, Betty Casey, do bequeath my ability to write letters instead of notes, to Genevieve Middleton. I, Marion Conley, do bequeath my Ford to Herbert Christensen. I, Robert (Bob) Durham, do bequeath my ability to keep order during class meetings to Virgil Broers. I, Wanda Druien, do bequeath my good deportment grades to Joanne Wangelin. I, Benny Fenn, do bequeath my artistic ability to Robert (Bob) Renner. I, Betty Fenn, do bequeath my blonde hair to Dolorosa Perino. I, Mary Fetzer, do bequeath my ability to run around and still get good grades to Marilyn Chandler. I, George Frederick, do bequeath my capacity as president of the Woman Hater’s club to Harold Schlofman. I, Gwendolyn Fritz, do bequeath my way with men to Alice Fenn. I, Lee Ganschow, do bequeath my honor to Jared Brandenburg. I, Doris Glaze, do bequeath my boogie beat to Alene Magnuson. I, Glenn Gonigam, do bequeath my slow, deliberate ways to William (Bill) Rollo. This Page Sponsored by Mr. George Cameron 18 PERSONAL BEQUESTS: (Continued) ★ I, Lowell Gustafson, do bequeath my ability to play football to Harold Schlof-man. I, Gloria Johnson, do bequeath my ability to go steady with Juniors to Emma Lou Bohm. I, Joyce Rudiger, do bequeath my like for the name Bob to Suzanne Anderson. I, Marjorie Miller, do bequeath my ability to look and act like an adolescent, to Janice Smith. I, Harry Odell, do bequeath my mathematical ability to Sheldon Matson. I, Doris Paepke, do bequeath my studiousness to Leona Gramer. I, Bill Peterson, do bequeath my dancing ability to Dale Ham. I, Keith Renner, do bequeath my cheerful smile (or grin) to Dale Ham. I, Lavona Rogers, do bequeath my ability to go steady to Betty Peterson. I, Doris Rote, do bequeath my small stature to Alice Fenn. I, Marilou Johnson, do bequeath by argumentative ability to Marilyn Wors-ley. I, Leslie Schoff, do bequeath my ability to stay out of trouble to Jackie Keleher. I, Lyle Schrader, do bequeath my weekly trips to Princeton to Janice Smith. I, Joanne Sergeant, do bequeath my nightly dates to Margaret Schoaf. I, Lowell Stone, do bequeath my talkativeness to Ronald Ganschow. I, Dolores Swanson, do bequeath my ways with my own man to Betty Gustafson. I, Carol Wade, do bequeath my quiet ways to Betty Von Holten. I, Rosemary Williams, do bequeath my ability to set my hair every night to Marilyn Worsley. I, Elmer Wise, do bequeath my dignity to Virgil Broers. This Page Sponsored by Ann Fritz's Eat Shop 19 DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN??? ★ 1. George Frederick had his butch haircut— 2. Bob Durham had long, blonde curls— 3. Doris Paepke went screaming through the halls— 4. Betty Fenn didn’t like red trucks— 5. Rosemary Williams went with Louie— 6. Elaine Behrens didn’t giggle— 7. Leslie Baumgartner was without Lee— 8. Benny Fenn had a crush on Janice S— 9. Leona Gramer had short hair— 10. Keith Renner went to Sterling, Morrison, and Spring Valley every week-end— 11. Marvin Carpenter was a plumber instead of a carpenter— 12. Doris Glaze didn’t go to Sterling whenever she had a chance— 13. Ruth Baumgartner had a crush on “Sammy”— 14. Carol Wade was noisy— 15. Dolores Swanson was called Danube instead of Swannie— 16. Doris Rote was 6 foot tall— 17. Betty Abraham was dumb— 18. Donald Brandenburg didn’t like to argue— 19. Bill Peterson didn’t talk too much— 20. Mary Fetzer didn’t flirt— 21. Marilou Johnson was quiet- 22. Joyce Rudiger wasn’t friendly— 23. Alberta Barth had only one man on the string— 24. Gwen Fritz didn’t love dances— 25. Lee Ganschow wasn’t bothering someone— 26. Marjorie Miller was boy-shy— 27. Wanda Druien liked Latin— 28. Glenn Gonigam was in a hurry— 29. Joanne Sergeant didn’t have a car— 30. Garrett Brandenburg was delicate— 31. LaVona Rogers didn’t like the name Roger— 32. Marion Conley’s initials were “M. T.” instead of “T. M.”— 33. Gloria Johnson didn’t like a certain boy— 34. Betty Casey was fat— 35. Lyle Schrader liked Walnut girls— 36. Lowell Stone was a rock instead of a stone— 37. Lowell Gustafson wasn’t lucky in love— 38. Leslie Schoff wasn’t pursued by the girls— 39. Harry Odell knew everything about American History— 40. Elmer Wise wasn’t a Romeo— Miss Olinger used furniture polish instead of fly-spray— Miss Cully made a mistake in typing— Mrs. Watson didn’t talk about “Art” in English Class— Mr. O’May had a full band in the morning— Mr. Morris parted his hair— Mr. Dremann said anything without adding a “therefore” or “in other words” Mr. Snider added the 11th Commandment, “Thou shalt not gamble”— Mr. Hatland told funny stories— Mr. LaRussa couldn’t keep the kids quiet— Anyone ever regretted attending Walnut Community High School. 20 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY ★ In September, 1944, the Freshman Class, consisting of sixteen boys and sixteen girls continued their search for the road to success. We selected Bob Renner as our President, Suzanne Anderson, Vice-President, Betty Gustafson as Secretary-Treasurer, and Mr. Hatland, sponsor. Our first few weeks were a definite mix-up—we found the classrooms hard to locate: but by the second semester we were practically “Old-Timers.” Nor can we forget our initiation! It was our first and last, so we hope, in high school. We took the academic courses and most of us took part in activities such as music and athletics. In our second year, our class progressed rapidly under the leadership of Betty Von Holten, President, Rita Splain, Vice-President, Mike Perino, Secretary-Treasurer and Miss Wallace, sponsor. Some of our boys received recognition in athletics; we showed improvement in our studies and in music, many of the girls illustrated promising talent. Now, in our third year, we ore upper classmen! We chose Virgil Broers, President, Alice Fenn, Vice-President, Janice Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, and Mr. O’May, sponsor. This year we had much to look forward to: The high school paper, the Prom which we Juniors had to work very hard to make a success and our class play, “Toby Helps Out”, which was directed by Mrs. Watson. Though we’ve still one more year to travel through this vast span of knowledge, we see in the distance our goal, which we will, and must attain. This Page Sponsored by Neliclc's Drug Store 21 JUNIOR CLASS Top Row—Herbert Christensen, Robert Renner, Ronald Ganschow, Gilbert Hasen-yager, Jared Brandenburg, William Rollo, Harold Schlofman. Third Row — Dolorsa Perino, Suzanne Anderson, JoAnne Wengelin, Marilyn Worsley, Alene Magnuson, Betty Vcn Holten, Emma Lou Bohm. Second Row—Marilyn Chandler, Genevieve Middleton, Dale Ham, Mr. O’May, Sheldon Matson, John Keleher, Betty Peterson. Bottom Row—Barbara Dahl, Betty Gustafson, Janice Smith, Virgil Broers, Alice Fenn, Margaret Schoaf, Mike Perino. SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row—Leslie Renner, Donald Hopkins, Donald Christensen, Neil Lathrop, Virden Baumgartner, Rex Nelick, Merwyn Matson, Jack Abraham, Robert Wolfe, James Brandenburg. Third Row—Frances Farmer, Elaine Glafka, Ann Waterhouse, Lois Baumgartner, Maxine Chelin, Lorella Bowen, Rita Langford, Verna Lee Stocking, Blanche Wallis. Second Row—Ellsworth Kelly, Marilyn Parlier, Lois Middleton, Forrest Rogers, Mr. Morris, Kenneth Choiniere, Phyllis Gramer, Iris Burkey, Myron Sergeant. Bottom Row—Doris Hatland, Marian Hopkins, Bonnie Johnson, Bertha Bolbock, Charlene Hill, Jane Lewis, James Casey, Maynard Parker, Glendon Melton. FRESHMAN CLASS Top Row—Dean Winchell, Richard Hoffman, John Wallis, Robert Peach, Herbert Gerdes, Vernon Grossman, Bill Sarver, Dean Taylor, Thomas Flanders. Fourth Row—Rita Middleton, Lillie Miller, Jane Peach, Alberta Gustafson, Nelda Ann Gloden, Gloria June Schoff, Rita Charlene Gallentine, Dorothy Magnuson. Third Row—Vivian Oberle, Kenneth Druien, Billy Warling, Lester Von Holten, Willis Heidenreich, Donald Mungor, John Perino. Second Row—Arlene Barth, Elizabeth Hill, Beaulah Hardy, Miss Olinger, Lois Ganschow, Phyllis Albrecht, Betty Bourquin, Virginia Strader. Bottom Row—Zulma De Waele, Lois Peterson, James Hopkins, Don Larson, Wayne Kletzien, Phyllis Renner, Billy Dietz, Sue Jane Livey. This Page Sponsored by J. E. Schwarzentraub and Co. 22 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY We, the Sophomore class of 1946-47, entered Walnut High once more on September 1, 1946, after having spent one grand year here, as Freshmen, in 1945-46. That year we hit Walnut High with a “bang” and were surprised just a little bit, to learn that we were really quite “green”. Nevertheless, we had fun that year, being initiated and taking part in several school activities. This year we were here again, thirty-six strong. We chose Charlene Hill as our President, Bertha Mae Bolbock as Vice-President, and Jane Lewis as Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Morris was our capable class sponsor and with his guidance and the management of the class officers we made our way through the year without any difficulty. The Sophomore class had the job of decorating the football field and the gym for our Homecoming this year. With the co-operation of all the Sophomores, an excellent job was done. We are all looking forward to our Junior year, hoping to have as much fun, and hoping to gain more knowledge as we have done in the past. ★ FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 2, 1946, forty-one Freshman entered the Walnut High School to begin work. This class was just as green as any other class so there was nothing unusual about its appearance. Soon after school started, the Freshmen chose their class officers: Wayne Kletzien, President, Don Larson, Vice-President, Phyllis Renner, Secretary and Treasurer. Their sponsor was Miss Eunice Olinger. No Freshman will be able to forget his initiation; that was one day when he could come to school barefooted with ribbons on his toes, and also wearing pajamas or nightgowns. Each Freshman had to be a slave to a Senior, even to the extent of bringing apples to their masters. During the year the Freshmen put on a class assembly, and participated in the homecoming, musicade, and gymboree. Now at the end of their first year, if they feel they have not accomplished as much as they had hoped to they still have three more years left at W. C. H. S. in which to accomplish the things they wish to do. This Page Sponsored by Ed Hammerle HONORS The 25% of the Senior class with the highest averages, based upon seven semesters’ averages. BETTY ABRAHAM DORIS PAEPKE MARY FETZER GEORGE FREDERICK MARJORIE MILLER BOB DURHAM CAROL WADE JOANNE SERGEANT MARVIN CARPENTER ROSEMARY WILLIAMS FIRST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL 1946-47 Seniors DORIS PAEPKE GEORGE FREDERICK BETTY ABRAHAM MARJORIE MILLER MARY FETZER ROBERT DURHAM BENNY FENN ROSEMARY WILLIAMS JOANNE SERGEANT BETTY CASEY CAROL WADE MARVIN CARPENTER BETTY FENN LEE GANSCHOW MARILOU JOHNSON LAVONA ROGERS LESLIE SCHOFF MARION CONLEY GARRETT BRANDENBURG LESLIE BAUMGARTNER BILL PETERSON ELMER WISE Juniors ALICE FENN MIKE PERINO DOLOROSA PERINO MARGARET SCHOAF HAROLD SCHLOFMAN BETTY VON HOLTEN JANICE SMITH JO ANNE WANGELIN JACK KELEHER VIRGIL BROERS GILBERT HASENYAGER DONALD HOPKINS CHARLENE HILL JAMES CASEY VERNA STOCKING LORELLA BOWEN JAMES HOPKINS NELDA ANN GLODEN HERBERT GERDES DOROTHY MAGNUSON GLORIA SCHOFF LOIS GANSCHOW Sophomores RITA LANGFORD ANN WATERHOUSE MAXINE CHELIN JACK ABRAHAM LOIS BAUMGARTNER Freshmen PHYLLIS ALBRECHT SUE LIVEY DEAN TAYLOR CHARLENE GALLENTINE DEAN WINCHELL LESTER VON HOLTEN This Page Sponsored by A P Store 24 ACTIVITIES This Page Sponsored by A. J. Balogna 25 THE SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class presented “Date Bait” at the high school auditorium on the evenings of April 23 and 24. The story of the play was of a typical American family. Mr. and Mrs. Walker had three daughters, Pat, Mary, and Emily, who kept the household in a turmoil most of the time. Poor Emily couldn’t land a boy friend and was constantly envying Anna Gibbons, who had a different beau every day. Mr. Walker and Mr. Allen, who was a next door neighbor, were trying to restore good politics to the town by exposing assemblyman Gray’s machine. Harley, Mr. Allen’s son, came over to the house with his father. Emily didn't care for Harley, but was worrying about being an old maid so she proposed to him. Later, Lester Gray, son of assemblyman Gray, invited Emily to an evening of dancing. Emily accepted. Mr. Walker got angry when he learned Lester’s identity, whcih helped add to the comedy. Lester needed a license. Harley, who wanted Emily to be happy, gave Lester a license plate from his Dad’s car. They started off, but the motor' failed them and they got into trouble with a policeman, Officer Benson. Mr. Walker’s daughter being caught with assemblyman Gray’s son in a car bearing Mr. Allen’s license plate didn’t make a pretty picture, politically speaking, but did give a grand plot for a real comedy. CAST Emily .............. Marjorie Miller Anna ... Rosemary Williams Pat Walker Dolores Swanson Harley Allen .........Keith Renner Lester Gray Lee Ganschow Mr. Walker .........George Frederick Mr. Allen _____ Marion Conley Officer Benson Lowell Gustafson Dave Wilson Donald Brandenburg Johnny Burns Marvin Carpenter Harold Smith ___________Bill Peterson Mrs. Walker Marilou Johnson Mary Walker .......... Mary Fetzer THE JUNIOR CLASS PLAY TOBY HELPS OUT Anne Coulter Martins The Junior Class presented an original type of dramatic effort with their production of a play within a play, one a farce comedy, and the other a burlesqued melodrama. Mrs. Watson used excellent judgment in the selection and direction of “Toby Helps Out.” Jack Keleher as Toby, the cut-up, kept the audience in constant laughter during the entire performance, especially as Mrs. Fair, the aged mother in the melodrama “Flower of the Valley.” Admirable performances were turned in by all of the cast. The cast represented a group of teenagers who could win a community house by taking first prize in the county play contest. The melodrama represented their production. However, it was Toby’s idea alone to burlesque it. The judges were completely taken in by the ruse. The play received first prize and the village a community house. CAST Johnny, play director. Harold Schlofman Jane, the heroine Joanne Wangelin Molly, Jane’s friend Betty Von Holten Dave, the hero.......... Virgil Broers Mortimer, Latin student Gilbert Hasenyager Bety Lou, who lisps. Suzanne Anderson Toby, the cut-up________Jack Keleher Mrs. Harvey, clubwoman Alice Fenn Mr. Phelps, judge.................Dale Ham Mrs. Brown, judge Dolorosa Perino Mrs. Gillan, judge Alene Magnuson This Page Sponsored by Dr. J. Harold Hopkins 26 ANNUAL This year the Senior Class decided to have an annual for the school. Under the guid ance of Mr. La Russa, this project proved successful. The following officers and committees were chosen: Editor ......................................... Doris Paepke Assistant Editor ............................... Mary Fetzer Business Manager ..... ......................... Benny Fenn Assistant Business Manager ..................... Betty Fenn SOCIAL EVENTS Betty Casey, Chairman George Frederick Keith Renner Ruth Baumgartner Lyle Schrader SPORTS Marvin Carpenter, Chairman Lowell Gustafson Garrett Brandenburg Bill Peterson Donald Brandenburg PICTURES Rosemary Williams, Chairman Lee Ganschow Carol Wade Glenn Gonigam Elmer Wise GIRLS' ATHLETICS Dolores Swanson, Chairman Lavona Rogers Doris Glaze THE SCHOOL PAPER The school paper of our high school was published by the Junior Class. The editor and reporters were elected by the entire class at the beginning of the year and they held these offices the entire school year. The paper was published every two weeks except for the times the class was occupied with other activities. The advanced typing class did all the typing for the paper and printed it. The name “Inkspiration” was carried over from previous years and probably will remain the established name of the paper in the years to come. This Page Sponsored by Dr. A. N. Bolz ORGANIZATIONS Bob Durham, Chairman Harry Odell Joyce Rudiger Wanda Druien Leslie Schoff HUMOR Marjorie Miller, Chairman Leslie Baumgartner Gwen Fritz Lowell Stone Marion Conley TYPING Marilou Johnson, Chairman Alberta Barth Gloria Johnson Doris Rote Elaine Behrens Joanne Sergeant 27 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Reverend Weinreich, Reverend Halirck, Reverend Grimme, Father Maza. SENIOR PLAY CAST Top Row—Marvin Carpenter, Mrs. Watson, Marion Conley, Donald Brandenburg, Lowell Gustafson, Lee Ganschow. Bottom Row—Dolores Swanson, Keith Renner, Marjorie Miller, Marilou Johnson, George Frederick, Mary Fetzer, Rosemary Williams, Bill Peterson. JUNIOR PLAY CAST Top Row—Harold Schlofman, Dolorosa Perino, Mrs. Watson, Dale Ham, Alene Magnuson, Alice Fenn, Betty Von Holten, Virgil Broers. Bottom Row- yager. -JoAnne Wangelin, John Keleher, Suzanne Anderson, Gilbert Hasen- This Page Sponsored by Geo. B. Schrader 28 STUDENT COUNCIL The question was presented before the student body as to whether or not we should have Student Government this year. The majority of the people are the voice in a democracy and so it was determined by the student body that they did want a Student Council, an effective one. For this purpose the following officers were elected: President—Marvin Carpenter Vice President—Robert Renner Secretary and Treasurer — Carol Wade Just as in our Congress at Washington, D. C., there was a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Senators were: Senior Senator—Lowell Gustafson Junior Senator—Margaret Schoaf Sophomore Senator—James Casey Freshman Senator—James Hopkins The other house was composed of these members for both semesters: Seniors—Donald Brandenburg, Betty Abraham, Elmer Wise, Rosemary Williams, Leslie Baumgartner. Juniors—Marilyn Chandler, Herbert Christensen, Betty Gustafson, Mike Perino. RELIGIOUS This year’s Religious Education classes began in Walnut Community High School on September 2, 1946. Each Monday morning from 9:55 to 10:37 Religious Education was taught by the ministers of the local churches. Reverend Grimme taught the Freshmen, Sophomores—Bonnie Johnson, Maynard Parker. Freshman—Sue Livey, Lois Peterson, Jack Dietz. Betty Abraham was the Speaker of the House of Representatives. For Sergeant-at-Arms, the Council selected Donald Brandenburg. Mr. Snider was sponsor. This year the Council boasted the sponsoring of Walnut's first Homecoming which made a hit in spite of winter’s harsh winds. In school the Council arranged to have dancing twice a week for social entertainment during the lunch hour. The Council also sponsored the Christmas party to which the parents were invited. The State Convention for Student Councils was held at the Sherman Hotel in Chicago on March 28 and 29. The following members were sent as representatives: Marvin Carpenter, Carol Wade, Rosemary Williams, Lowell Gustafson, Betty Gustafson, and Robert Renner. The Student Council has been active this past year and inclinations show that it will be more active in the future. ★ EDUCATION Reverend Hallock the Sophomores, Reverend Weinreich the Juniors and Seniors and Father Maza the Catholics. The classes have proven to be very interesting and educational and it is the desire of those teaching that the classes will continue throughout the years to come. This Page Sponsored by The Imogene Shop 29 STUDENT COUNCIL Top Row—Herbert Christensen, Lowell Gustafson, Elmer Wise, Leslie Baumgartner, James Casey. Second Row—Bonnie Johnson, Lois Peterson, Sue Jane Livey, Mike Perino, Betty Gustafson, Maynard Parker, Margaret Schoaf, James Hopkins, Donald Brandenburg, Rosemary Williams, Jack Dietz, Marilyn Chandler. Bottom Row—Betty Abraham, Marvin Carpenter, Mr. Snider, Carol Wade, Robert Renner. ANNUAL STAFF Top Row—LaVona Rogers, Dolores Swanson, Betty Abraham, Robert Durham, Keith Renner, Lee Ganschow, Glenn Gonigam, Harry Odell, Marvin Carpenter, Leslie Schoff, Marilou Johnson, Doris Glaze. Third Row—Joanne Sergeant, Carol Wade, Elaine Behrens, Leslie Baumgartner, Lowell Gustafson, Elmer Wise, Garrett Brandenburg, Lyle Schrader, Betty Casey, Wanda Druien, Ruth Baumgartner. Second Row—Marjorie Miller, Gloria Johnson, Joyce Rudiger, Donald Brandenburg, Mr. LaRussa, Marion Conley, Mr. Snider, Bill Peterson, Lowell, Stone, Doris Rote, Alberta Barth. Bottom Row—Rosemary Williams, Mary Fetzer, Doris Paepke, Benny Fenn, Betty Fenn. PAPER STAFF Top Row—Barbara Dahl, Mike Perino, Genevieve Middleton, Marilyn Worsley, Dale Ham, Robert Renner, JoAnne Wangelin, Suzanne Andersen, Janice Smith, Dolorosa Perino. Bottom Row—Mr. Morris, Betty Von Holten, Alice Fenn, John Keleher, Betty Gustafson. This Page Sponsored by Glenn E. Fritz 30 G. A� A, The Girls’ Athletic Association was organized this year with fifty-nine members answering roll call. The members of last year’s club elected Rosemary Williams as President, Gwendolyn Fritz as Vice-President, and Marilou Johnson as Secretary and Treasurer. This year the girls had a point system for earning different awards. These awards were achieved by doing such activities as horseback riding, skating, hiking, and other sports. The plan this year was to have one supper a month. ★ THE PEP CLUB At the beginning of the year, those who wanted to become members of the Pep Club chose their officers to lead them through the year. They elected Doris Glaze as President and Gwendolyn Fritz as Secretary and Treasurer. In the past years it was not customary for the Pep Club to be very active other than to support the boys by cheering at the games. Besides backing the boys, which is still the main purpose, they decided to have a more active club this year with dues to be paid and awards to be given to those who earned them during the year. Parties were held throughout the year. Sixty girls answered roll call and with the co-operation of such a large, enthusiastic group, it was a most successful club. ★ W CLUB The “W” Club is a new organization in school. It was created last year by Mr. Dremann and Mr. LaRussa. Its purpose is to further the interests of interscholastic athletics and to set up rules and regulations regarding the granting and wearing of athletic awards. All boys who have won a major letter in any sport are members. Although little activity has been carried on by it this year it is hoped more interest will be taken in future years. The present officers are: Marvin Carpenter—President. Bob Durham—Vice-President. Lowell Gustafson—Secretary-Treasurer. This Page Sponsored by Walnut Leader 31 GIRL'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Top Row—Betty Peterson, Carol Wade, LaVona Rogers, Ann Waterhouse, Jane Lewis, Betty Fenn, Doris Glaze, Dolores Swanson, Betty Gustafson, Lorella Bowen, Bertha Bolbock, Suzanne Andersen, Barbara Dahl. Fourth Row—Marilyn Chandler, Betty Casey, Rita Middleton, Gloria June Schoff, Elaine Glafka, Janice Smith, Verna Lee Stocking, Nelda Ann Gloden, Charlene Gallentine, Phyllis Albrecht, Joanne Sergeant, Elizabeth Hill. Third Row—Joyce Rudiger, Rita Langford, Bonnie Johnson, Lois Ganschow, Dorothy Magnuson, Jane Peach, Miss Cully, Phyllis Renner, Sue Jane Livey, Betty Bourquin, Blanche Wallis, Arlene Barth, Doris Rote. Second Row—Alene Magnuson, Maxine Chelin, Charlene Hill, Alice Fenn, Rosemary Williams, Marilou Johnson, Betty Abraham, Margaret Schoaf, Doris Hatland, Alberta Gustafson, Elaine Behrens. Bottom Row—Iris Burkey, Lois Middleton, Mary Fetzer, Gloria Johnson, Leona Gramer, Alberta Barth, Marjorie Miller, Lois Peterson, Vivian Oberle. W CLUB Top Row—James Brandenburg, Bill Peterson, Herbert Christensen, Robert Renner, George Frederick, Harold Schlofman, Leslie Baumgartner, Donald Brandenburg. Second Row—Leslie Schoff, Keith Renner, Glendon Melton, Glenn Gonigam, Lee Ganschow, Harry Odell, Garrett Brandenburg, Elmer Wise. Bottom Row—Mr. Dremann, Robert Durham, Marvin Carpenter, Lowell Gustafson, Mr. LaRussa. PEP CLUB Top Row—Janice Smith, Bertha Bolbock. Lorella Bowen, Ann Waterhouse, Betty Gustafson, Jane Lewis, Barbara Dahl, Alene Magnuson, Betty Fenn, Carol Wade. Fourth Row—Joyce Rudiger, Rosemary Williams, Joanne Sergeant, Rita Langford, Bonnie Johnson, Charlene Gallentine, Gloria Schoff, Nelda Gloden, Betty Casey. Third Row—Phyllis Renner, Dorothy Magnuson, Lois Ganschow, Gloria Johnson, Emma Lou Bohm, Marilyn Chandler, Blanche Wallis, Arlene Barth, Rita Middle-ton. Second Row—Vivian Oberle, Mary Fetzer, Alberta Barth, Miss Cully, Doris Glaze, Sue Jane Livey, Iris Burkey. Bottom Row—Dolores Swanson, Doris Hatland, Margaret Schoaf, Betty Abraham, JoAnne Wangelin, Alice Fenn, Charlene Hill, Maxine Chelin, Marjorie Miller. This Page Sponsored by Truman Esmond 32 F. F. A. The Walnut Chapter of the Future Farmers of America is chartered under the national organization of Future Farmers of America. This organization is only for boys studying Vocational Agriculture. Our school teaches three years of Agriculture. The first year consists of the study of soils, crops, and animal husbandry. The second year is an advancement of the first along with judging and management. Farm shop is thaught to third year students. There are 51 members in our chapter this year. The motto for this organization is: “Learning to do, Doing to earn; Earning to live, Living to serve.” There were three State Farmer Degrees awarded to Robert Durham, Lee Ganschow, and Leslie Schoff. These boys attended a convention at Springfield, Illinois, where they received their degrees and pins. Delegates were sent to a district convention in Bradford and to a section five leadership convention in Princeton. There were seven exhibitors at the State Fair in Springfield. Gilbert Hasenyager won first on his Holstein heifer in the Junior show. At the Bureau County Fair, Walnut was well represented by having twenty-five exhibitors with over one-hundred exhibits. Poultry was cut out this year on account of Newcastle disease, which decreased the number of exhibits. Robert Durham received both championships in the dairy show. Gonigam-Bass-Hill sponsored a trip to the International Livestock Show in Chicago. This group also visited other places of interest in Chicago. The F. F. A. has joint meetings with the F. H. A. every month. There was a Home Talent Show held during the year. Walnut was one of the fifteen schools in the state chapters that made a movie on the F. F. A. Creed. The F. F. A. held a pest contest. The losing side gave the winning side a party. Other contests will be renewed now that the war is over and Walnut will take an active part. The officers are: Leslie Schoff, President; Tom Durham, Vice-President; Gilbert Hasenyager, Secretary; Michael Perino, Treasurer; Harold Schlofman, Reporter; Jack Keleher, Sentinel; C. M. Hatland, Advisor. This Page Sponsored by F. B. Jones 33 TYPING CLASS BIOLOGY LABORATORY AUDITORIUM This Page Sponsored by Leon Anderson 34 F. H. A. The Walnut Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America had this year a membership of forty-one girls. This was the second year that the F. H. A. had been affiliated with the Illinois State Organization and the National Club. Officers for the year 1946-1947 were: President, Gwen Fritz; Vice-President, Alberta Barth; Secretary, Janice Smith; Treasurer, Charlene Hill; Pianist, Bertha Bolbock; Song Leader, Mary Fetzer; Parliamentarian, Dolores Swanson; News Reporter, Doris Paepke; Club Mother, Mrs. Joseph Hopkins, and Sponsor, Miss Eunice Olinger. This year the meetings were held monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 o’clock in the high school. After the regular meeting, the F. H. A. girls and the F. F. A. boys had a recreation hour. The club had charge of the concessions at all the football and basketball games during the year and participated again in the rally of all members in Section 11 in the state. ★ BOOK CLUB The purpose of the Book Club is to encourage the members to read different types of books, not just fiction stories. This year instead of reporting on different topics, the members had to read a book and report on it. The club had Bob Durham as President; Marvin Carpenter as Vice-President; Gwen Fritz as Secretary-Treasurer, and Rosemary Williams as Social Chairman. The motto was “Books for pleasure, not for drudgery”; the colors were green and white; and the flower was the white carnation. Our capable sponsor was Mrs. Watson. There were twelve other members besides the officers. Our dues were fifty cents a year. Each member served once on an entertainment committee and participated in the program once. We met every month at the home of one of the members. Every meeting was opened by a short business session after which at least two book reports were given, usually one fiction book and one non-fiction. Games were played and refreshments were served before the members departed. We all enjoyed Book Club and we hope it will continue to get better as the years go by. This Page Sponsored by Bob Noble 35 F. H. A. Doris Hatland, Charlene Hill, Elizabeth Hill, Marion Hopkins, Bonnie Johnson, Rita Langford, Sue Jane Livey, Alene Magnuson, Dorothy Magnuson, Lois Middle-ton, Rita Middleton, Doris Paepke, Jane Peach, Vivian Oberle, Phylis Renner, Joyce Rudiger, Gloria Schoaf, Janice Smith, Virginia Strader, Delores Swanson, Joanne Wangelin, Lois Petersen, Verna Lee Stocking, Arlene Barth, Betty Bourquin, Mary Fetzer, Lois Ganschow, Phyllis Gramer, Iris Burkey, Bertha Mae Bolbock, Lorella Bowen, Phyllis Albright, Nelda Ann Gloden, Zulma De-waele, Elaine Glafka. Alberta Gustafson, Ruth Baumgartner, Lois Baumga.rtner, Maxine Chelin, Gwendolyn Fritz, Miss Olinger. BOOK CLUB Top Row—Betty Abraham, Robert Renner, Elmer Wise, Leslie Schoff, Lee Ganschow, Gloria Johnson, Leslie Baumgartner. Bottom Row—Delores Swanson, Keith Renner, Doris Glaze, Rosemary Williams, Suzanne Andersen, Mary Fetzer, Robert Durham, Marvin Carpenter, Mrs. Watson. F. F. A. Top Row—Myron Sergeant, Billy Warling, Billy Dietz, Forrest Rogers, Willis Heiden-riech, James Brandenburg, Richard Hoffman, Thomas Flanders, Ellsworth Kelly, Donald Mungor, Kenneth Druien. Fourth Row—Dean Winchell, Neil Lathrop, Donald Brandenburg, Robert Wolfe, Merwyn Matson, John Wallis, Bill Peterson, Dean Taylor, Lester Von Holten. Third Row—Sheldon Matson, Maynard Parker, Herbert Christensen, Herbert Gerdes, Robert Renner, Virden Baumgartner, Vernon Grossman, Donald Christensen, Robert Peach, Billy Sarver. Second Row—Lyle Schrader, William Rollo, Ronald Ganschow, Keith Renner, Virgil Broers, Glenn Gonigam, Jarea Brandenburg, Wayne Kletzien, Elmer Wise, Marion Conley. Bottom Row—Lee Ganschow. John Keleher, Mike Perino, Gilbert Hasenyager, Leslie Schoff, Harold Schlofman, Mr. Hatland, Robert Durham, Lowell Gustafson. Additional contributors who helped to finance this book: Langford Meat Market, Dienslake Motor Company, E. A. Gilchrist, Winger Jewelry Store, Gertrude Harrison, Bud Lauritzen, Cities Service Station, Friday Sample, McDonald Repair Shop. 36 MUSIC The Walnut Comunity High School’s music department, under the direction of Mr. Charles O'May, has made great progress during the year of ’47. The vocal department this year, consisted of four choruses — Junior and Senior Girl’s chorus, Freshman and Sophomore Girls’ chorus, Boys’ chorus, and mixed chorus. Each of these groups met twice a week with the exception of mixed chorus, which met only once a week; each period consisted of forty-five minutes. There were thirty-seven girls in the Freshman and Sophomore chorus, thirty-six girls in the Junior and Senior chorus, twenty-five boys in Boys’ chorus with a total of ninety-eight people taking vocal work. Although these groups appeared only at the Musicade and Festivals, it is hoped that the ground work is being laid for a great number of appearances in the future. Betty Abraham and Charlene Hill have been accompanists. There were a number of ethers in the group who also could do this work. In the instrumental department there were thirty-two members and if it were not for the shortage of instruments there would have been more who would have participated. We had clarinets, cornets, alto horns, saxaophones, trombones, percussion, brass, baritone, and bell lyra. There were a number of members who were studying privately, and the instrumentations as well as the size of the band will be augmented in the future. Our equipment has been enlarged this year by the addition of a new bass horn, four new alto horns, bass horn stand and a quantity of music. The band met twice a week regularly, and by unanimous vote of the members, twice a week during the half hour study period from eight to eight-thirty in the morning. The band appeared during the year for the Homecoming, the Republican rally, Junior play, Christmas program, Senior play, Festivals and Musicade. We hope that this number of performances will increase in the future. ★ JUNIOR - SENIOR PROM The annual Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet was held on the evening of May 16, 1947. The Banquet was held in the gymnasium at 6:30 P. M. There were three tables decorated in blue and white with centerpieces of white roses. A delicious dinner was served, with a short program following. The Prom began at 9 P. M. The theme this year was “Launched, But Not Anchored,” this being the motto of the Senior class. The gymnasium was most appropriately decorated in blue and| white and the bandstand was made to represent a ship. Joe DeZutti and his orchestra furnished the music for this great event. The usual tradition of formals for girls and best suits for boys was carried out and everyone wore their best manners as well as their best clothes. Along with this, some very pretty corsages were worn by the girls. The Junior class spent a lot of time and effort to make the Banquet and Prom the great success it was, and it is just one of the many beautiful memories the Seniors will have of their high school life. This Page Sponsored by Hermon Vander Voard 37 JUNIOR AND SENIOR GIRL'S CHORUS Top Row—Dolores Swanson, Elaine Behrens, Alice Fenn, Betty Abraham, Doris Paepke, Margaret Schoaf, Alene Magnuson, Doris Glaze, JoAnne Wangelin. Third Row—LaVona Rogers, Betty Von Holten, Betty Fenn, Betty Gustafson, Marilyn Worsley, Marilou Johnson, Suzanne Andersen, Carol Wade. Second Row—Rosemary Williams, Barbara Dahl, Emma Lou Bohm, Betty Peterson, Mr. O’May, Genevieve Middleton, Ruth Baumgartner. Marilyn Chandler, Janice Smith. Bottom Row—Joanne Sergeant, Gloria Johnson, Mary Fetzer, Doris Rote, Dolorosa Perino, Joyce Rudiger, Alberta Barth, Betty Casey, Marjorie Miller. BOY'S CHORUS Top Row—Rex Nelick, Vernon Grossman, Herbert Gerdes, Wayne Kletzien, Gilbert Hasenyager, Glendon Melton, Harold Schlofman, Robert Renner, Herbert Christensen. Second Row—Leslie Renner, Robert Peach, Billy Sarver, Mr. O’May, Charlene Hill, Benny Fenn, George Frederick, Jack Abraham. Bottom Row—Kenneth Druien, Ellsworth Kelly, Willis Heidenreich, Richard Hoffman, Kenneth Choiniere, Lester Von Holten, Thomas Flanders, Billy Dietz, Don Larson. FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE GIRL'S CHORUS Top Row—Lorella Bowen, Jane Lewis, Lois Baumgartner, Doris Hatland, Charlene Hill, Marian Hopkins, Maxine Chelin, Alberta Gustafson, Bertha Bolbock, Ann Waterhouse. Third Row—Lois Ganschow, Phyllis Renner, Betty Bourquin. Charlene Gallentine, Nelda Ann Gloden, Gloria June Schoff, Frances Farmer, Sue Jane Livey, Dorothy Magnuson, Jane Peach. Second Row—Lillie Miller, Elaine Glafka, Blanche Wallis, Arlene Barth, Phyllis Albrecht, Rita Middleton, Verna Lee Stocking, Bonnie Johnson, Rita Langford. Bottom Row—Vivian Oberle, Marilyn Parlier, Zulma DeWaele, Lois Middleton, Elizabeth Hill, Mr. O’May, Phyllis Gramer, Lois Peterson, Beulah Hardy, Iris Burkey. This Page Sponsored by Pure Oil 38 HOMECOMING ★ The first homecoming in the history of the Walnut Community High School was held Friday, November 8, 1946. It was an all-day affair and much time was spent to make it a success. The classes were assigned certain tasks by the Student Council. They were: Senior—Entertainment; Juniors—Parade; Sophomores—Decorations; and Freshmen—Food. The businessmen co-operated very nicely to help make the Homecoming a success. The store windows were decorated and prizes given to the best decorated. The awards were: A. and P. Store, first; Andy’s, second, and Schmitt’s, Sergeant’s and Schrader’s, third. The day started with a parade at 11 o’clock which formed at the high school. This included floats representing the business places, alumni, and grade and high school classes. Prizes were awarded for the best floats. In the school contest the Sophomores won first; Freshmen second, and Alumni third. In the businessmen’s contest, G. B. H. Way Homes, Inc., was first, McCarthy’s second, and Gonigam-Bass-Hill Company third. The game was at 2:30 P. M. when Walnut played Sterling Community. It was a hard fought game but Community came out on top by a score of 19-7. The Drill Team and Band marched through several formations before the game and at the half. A dance was held in the evening between 7 P. M. and 12 P. M. for 550 alumni, students, and their guests. The music was furnished by Billy Waite’s orchestra. The main event of the evening was the coronation of the Homecoming Queen. The football team chose Alberta Barth as queen and Gloria Johnson, Barbara Dahl, Lorella Bowen, and Sue Jane Livey as her attendants. The co-captains of the teams crowned her in a very impressive ceremony. We can truly say the first Homecoming that Walnut has seen was a grand success and we hope that the future classes will follow in our footsteps. This Page Sponsored by Dal Wallis 39 BAND Top Row—Herbert Gerdes, Nelda Gloden, Barbara Dahl, Jack Dietz, Don Larson, Marjorie Miller, Mr. O’May, Kenneth Choiniere, Rex Nelick, Ruth Baumgartner, Keith Renner. Second Row—Lowell Stone, Betty Fenn, Verna Lee Stocking, James Casey, Doris Hatland, Gloria June Schoff, Harold Schlofman, James Hopkins, Donald Hopkins, Charlene Hill. Bottom Row—Alice Fenn, Dale Ham, Leslie Renner, Jack Abraham, Doris Glaze, La Vona Rogers, Suzanne Andersen, Benny Fenn, Glendon Melton, Lois Baumgartner, Rita Langford. TWIRLERS Left to Right—Rita Langford, JoAnne Wangelin, Doris Hatland. MIXED CHORUS Top Row—Dolores Swanson, Margaret Schoaf, Doris Paepke, Herbert Christensen, Robert Renner, Wayne Kletzien, Gilbert Hasenyager, Glendon Melton, Harold Schlofman, Herbert Gerdes, Betty Abraham, Alice Fenn, Alene Magnuson. Fourth Row—LaVona Rogers, Marilyn Worsley, Elaine Behrens, George Frederick, Robert Peach, Vernon Grossman, Rex Nelick, Billy Sarver, Benny Fenn, Doris Glaze, JoAnne Wangelin, Betty Gustafson. Third Row—Joanne Sergeant, Barbara Dahl, Betty Von Holten, Richard Hoffman, Jack Abraham, Leslie Renner, Kenneth Choiniere, Thomas Flanders, Marilou Johnson, Suzanne Andersen, Betty Fenn, Ruth Baumgartner. Second Row—Marjorie Miller, Betty Peterson, Genevieve Middleton, Ellsworth Kelly, Lester Von Holten, Mr. O’May, Willis Heidenreich, Billy Dietz, Carol Wade, Emma Lou Bohm, Betty Casey. Bottom Row—Alberta Barth, Gloria Johnson, Doris Rote, Janice Smith, Don Larson, Rosemary Williams, Kenneth Druien, Marilyn Chandler, Dolorosa Perino, Joyce Rudiger, Mary Fetzer. This Page Sponsored by Ira E. Merchant 40 SCHOOL CALENDAR (With Students’ Interpretations) ★ AUGUST 26. Freshmen registration, library, 9:00 A. M. Pandemonium! 31. Faculty meeting, Room 7, 9:30 A. M. and 1:30 P. M.—Evil intentions and concoctions. SEPTEMBER 2. School opens, 8:30 A. M.—“Give me liberty or give me death!’ 6. Organization of classes, 2:30 P. M.—Who should be roped into the jobs this year? 10. Pep Club tryouts—My achin’—Yeah! 11. G. A. A. meeting, Room 1, 3:20 P. M.— New Tarzans admitted. 13. Football game, Princeton, (there), night game—Princeton “ain’t” so much. 20. Football game, Wyoming (there), 2:30 P. M. Do they or don’t they raise their rabbits on their football field? 23. Board of Education meeting 8:00 P. M.— What have we done now? 27. Football game, Toulon (here), 3:00 P. M.— Walked all over ’em! 7. G. A. A. meeting, 3:20 P. M. Room 1— Supper planned—Ah, food! Book Club, 8:00 P. M.—Book worms? 9. Six weeks’ exams. 10. Six weeks’ exams—If ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise. Football game, Wethersfield (here), 3:00 P. M.—These are the times that try men’s souls. 11. 111. Valley Teachers’ meeting, LaSalle— No school.—While the teacher’s away, the kids will play. End of the 1st six weeks’ period.—Let’s see—5 more 6 weeks’ period to go, approximately 210 more days. “Ouch”! 16. Teachers’ meeting, 7:30 P .M.—Donnie threw a paper wad at Betty! 18. Report cards out, 3:15 P. M.—Not as bad as we expected. Football game, Galva, (there), night game —We just weren’t clickin’. 20-23. F. F. A. National Convention, Kansas City—Nice state, Missouri. 22. Fire Prevention demonstration, 2:30 P. M. —Wonder what would happen if I pushed the fire alarm at 2! 28. Board of Education meeting—Oh! Oh! Another one? 31. State Home Economics meeting, Rockford —No remarks! OCTOBER 1. G. A. A. Initiation—Some can take it and some can’t! 2. Home Ec Club meeting 7:30 P. M., Room 17 —Future home-breakers of America, no doubt! F. F. A. meeting, 7:30 P. M., Room 11— What time will the girls’ meeting be over? 4. Football game, Bi adford (here), 3:00 P. M. —Close shave! 5. Sectional Home Economics meeting, Lacon. NOVEMBER 1. State Home Economics meeting, Rockford —Are they still meeting? Football game, Princeville, (there), 2:30 P. M.—Good for the complexion—mud! 4. G. A. A. meeting, 3:20 P. M.—Did we? 5. Home Ec Club meeting, 7:30 P. M.—We hear ya knockin’, but cha can’t come in! 8. Football game, Community, (here), 2:30 P. M.—Lost, but we still had a super Home-coming. This Page Sponsored by Citizens State Bank 41 SCHOOL CALENDAR (Continued) ★ 10. American Education Week, Nov. 10-17.— Ya mean to tell me ther’s only one week for education—I’ve been going 38 weeks for 12 years! 11. Armistice Day—They fought for our country. School holiday—Can stand some sleep. 12. Book Club, 8:00 P. M.—Ooops! Forgot my report! 13. Open House—Umm! Coffee and donuts. 19. Annual meeting, Black Hawk Conference, Bradford, 6:00 P. M.—Something in the tomato juice? 21. Six weeks’ exams—We burn the midnight oil. 22. Six weeks exams. End of second six weeks’ period—2 less to go. Junior class play, 8:00 P. M. “Toby Helped Out”! 25. Board of Education meeting, 8:00 P. M.— Your guess is as good as mine! 26. Basketball game, Tiskilwa, (there)—Boy, are we hot! 28. Thanksgiving vacation—Turkey and stuff! 29. Thanksgiving vacation. Basketball game, Bradford, (there)—What a crowd! DECEMBER 2. School resumes—More torture! 2. G. A. A. meeting, 3:20 P. M.—Room 1. Huh, uh! Teachers’ meeting, 7:30 P. M.—What’s up, Doc. 3. Basketball game, Ohio, (here), 7:15 P. M. —We trimmed ’em! 4. Home Ec. Club meeting, 7:30 P. M. F. F. A. meeting, 7:30 P. M.—First Christmas party! 6 Report cards out, 3:15 P. M.—Can I look now? Basketball game, Toulon (here), 7:15 P. M. —They had us worried! 9. Book Club, 8:00 P. M.—I don’t think so— 10. Basketball game, Manlius (here)—We showed ’em again this year—Now I can breathe for another 365 days. 13. Basketball game, Galva, (here)—I guess Galva will be the “champs”— 17. Basketball game, Princeton (there)— Grrrrr! We fixed ’em! 20. School closes for Christmas recess at 3:20 P. M.—Whoopee! Santa Claus is coming to town! 26-28. Galva Invitational Tournament—Too cold to play basketball—(we lost). JANUARY 3. Basketball game, Wyoming (there). We beat seven of ’em! 6. School resumes. My achin’ head! G. A. A. meeting, 3:20 P. M.—Room 1— Calling all G. A. A. members! 8. Home Ec meeting, 7:30 P. M. P. M.—That one point seems pretty big— 10. Basketball game, Princeville (here), 7:15 13. Book Club, 8:00 P. M.—Don’t they ever get tired of reading? 14. Basketball game, Wethersfield (there)— Well, we were hot the first half— 16. Semester tests—W. H. S. unfair to W. H. S. students! 17. Semester tests—We lived through them, though— Basketball game, Bradford (here), 7:15 P. M.—They can’t do this to us! This Page Sponsored by Walnut Oil Co. 42 SCHOOL CALENDAR SECOND SEMESTER ★ 20. Second semester begins—Already? 20-24. County tournament, Princeton — 3rd place! 21. Annual pictures—Smile pretty. 27. Board of Education meeting, 8:00 P. M.— Details, details, always details. 28. Basketball game, Toulon (there)—Censored. 29. Independent game. 30. F. F. A. and F. H. A. meeting—Uh! Huh! 31. Basketball game, Galva (there)—Temper! temper! FEBRUARY 3. G. A. A. meeting, 3:20 P. M., Room 1— Camp. 4. Basketball game, Ohio (there)—Victory! 5. Basketball game. Sheffield (here)—Game? Are you kiddin’? 6. Bureau County One Act Play Contest, Spring Valley, 2:30 P. M. — Received honors. County Red Cross meeting, 7:30 P. M. 7. Independent game. 10. Book Club, 8:00 P. M.—Hungry? 11. Basketball game, Manlius (there)—Whew! Close for awhile! 12. F. F. A. and F. H. A. meeting, 7:30 P. M. —Who’ll I take home tonight? Lincoln’s birthday—School holiday—Today I’m glad I live in Illinois. 13. Independent game—Still going strong. Bureau Co. principals’ meeting, Princeton, 6:30 P. M.—Gee! All principals, too! 14. County Teachers’ Institute, Princeton—No school. Why can’t they have institute more often? Basketball game, Wyoming (here)—We won! 18. Independent game. Basketball game, Princeville (there)— Long way to go! 20. I. E. A. and N. E. A. workshop meeting, Princeton—Teachers! Teachers! Always teachers! 21. Basketball game, Wethersfield (here)— Fate. 24. Board of Education, 8:00 P. M.—Something’s always wrong! 27-28. Six weeks’ tests—Remember that 5 point lee-way? 28. 4th six weeks period ends—Hallelujah! MARCH 3. G. A. A. meeting, 3:20 P. M. Room No. 1. Student Council meeting, 2:30 P. M., Room 4—Wonder what’s happenin’ in there! 4-7. Regional Basketball Tournament, LaSalle—Hit the basket, Richard! 5. F. F. A. and F. H. A. meeting, 7:30 P. M. Reports cards out—Do I dare burn it? 10. Book Club, 8:00 P. M. 14. Musicade program, auditorium, 8:00 P. M. A success! Congrats, Mr. O’May! 20-22. State Final Basketball Tournament, Champaign.—Hmmm! 23. Last day for filing petitions for candidacy on Board of Education—Petition, petition? Where’s my petition??? 26-29. North Central Association meeting, Chicago. 28. Gymboree program, gymnasium, 8:00 P. M. Ohhhh! I ache all over! 29. Illinois High School Solo Contest—Do, fa, so. 31. Board of Education meeting, 8:00 P. M.— Gettin’ to be just a regular event. This Page Sponsored by Melvin Caston 43 SCHOOL CALENDAR (Continued) ★ APRIL 2. F. F. A. and F. H. A. meeting, 7:30 P. M. —Interesting, hmm! 4. Easter Recess—Good Friday—Anniversary of Crucifixion. 7. End of Easter vacation. 8. School resumes, 8:30 A. M.—Here we are again. Student Council meeting, 2:30 P. M., Room 4—Talking things over? G. A. A. meeting, 3:20 P. M., Room 1. 9-10. Six weeks’ tests—Study, study! All I do is study! Fifth six weeks’ period ends—Only one more! 12. Election of School Board members—Who was elected? 14. Book Club, 8:00 P. M. 15. Track meet. Tiskilwa (here)—Run! 18. Mother-Daughter Banquet, 6:30 P. M.— Yum! Yum! 19. Illinois High School District Music Organization Contests. 22. Final date for organization meeting of Board of Education—Getting ready for next year. 23-24. Senior Class Play, auditorium, 8:00 P. M.—“Date bait” Hubba! 25. Galva Relays, Galva (night). 28. Board of Education meeting, 8:00 P. M. 29. Blackhawk Band Festival, Galva—We’ve been looking forward to this since last year. MAY 5. G. A. A. meeting, 3:20 P. M., Room 1. 6. County Music Festival, Princeton. 7. F. F. A. an d F. H. A. meeting, 7:30 P. M. 8. County Track Meet, Princeton. 9. State Final Music Contests—Hope we “place”. 10. State Final Music Contests—Still??? 12. Book Club, 8:00 P. M.—Again. 13. Blackhawk Conference Track and Field Meet, Bradford (night)—Gee, it’s dark! 16. Junior-Senior Prom—The most wonderful activity of the year! State Track and Field Meet, Champaign. 21-22. Senior Class trip—More fun! Wow!!! 23. Reception for Senior Class, principal’s home, 8:00 P. M.—Everyone wore their best manners! 25. Baccalaureate Exercises, Methodist church, 8:00 P. M.—It doesn’t seem as if it could really be true! 26. Second Semester Tests—Oh! Oh! Dropped six points in American History. Board of Education meeting, 8:00 P. M.— S’pose they’re deciding whether or not to give us our diplomas?? 27. Second Semester Tests—It doesn’t either “Pay to be Ignorant”. Class night, auditorium, 8:00 P. M.—Our past four years go by us. 29. Registration for 1947-48 school year. 8:30 A. M.—Seems funny not to be registering. 30. Closing assembly, report cards and awards, 8:30 A. M.—Last time we’ll sit in these seats. Close of school—12 years used up!! 58th Annual Commencement Exercises, auditorium, 8:00 P. M.—Probably the last time the class of ’47 and faculty will all be together. Goodbye, W. C. H. S. We’re gonna’ miss you!!! This Page Sponsored by Ross Funeral Home 44 ATHLETICS This Page Sponsored by H. H. Jaquet 45 FOOTBALL ★ The Walnut Blue Baiders have completed another successful chapter in their book of fame. Year after year Walnut has turned out winning teams, and this year was no exception. Although the season of 1946 was not as spectacular as that of 1945, it still had its many highlights. As is always the case, the Blue Raiders of 1946 were in the thick of the conference race until the the end. We lost our chance for an undisputed championship when we lost to a highly-touted Galva team seeking revenge for the defeat of 1945. But as a result of Galva’s defeat by Wethersfield, we became co-champions along with these two schools. As a group, the team was very light and was out-weighed by its opponents in every game. The success attained was due mostly to a fighting spirit and expert coaching. Coach Dremann and his assistant, Stephen LaRussa, worked hard in turning out our football team. This is Coach Dremann’s fourth year here, and every one of them has been successful. He has been assisted the last three years by Mr. LaRussa. In the opening game of the season we went to Princeton for a non-conference tilt, and for the second year in a row, we defeated the “county-seaters.” The game was played before the largest crowd in the history of the rivalry of the two schools. For the first three quarters it was a scoreless tie. Then midway in the fourth quarter we caught Princeton behind their own goal for a safety. Later we gained possession of the ball and on a series of smashes by our powerful fullback, Gustafson, we pushed over the goal line, making the final score 8-0. We opened our conference play at Wyoming. The Indians proved not to be a very formidable foe, and we won, 25-0. Our first home game found us entertaining Toulon. In this game our backs went on a scoring spree and we downed the Trojans, 39-0. The next game was with Bradford, and they threw up unexpected opposition. After Gustafson crashed over in the second period, there was no more scoring in the game, and we eked out a 6-0 score. Our next game was with a favored team from Wethersfield. In the first three minutes of the game they pushed over a touchdown and we had been scored upon for the first time in thirteen games. We held them the rest of the game and Carpenter and Gustafson teamed up on a pair of touchowns in the final four minutes to give us a 12-6 win. When we faced the highly-touted Galva, even the team had become somewhat over-confident. We did not dis- This Page Sponsored by Dr. W. H. Kindt 46 FOOTBALL (Cont.) ★ play the fight that we had had all season and went down to a 13-6 defeat. Next we defeated the newcomer to the conference, Princeville, in a sea of mud, 19-7. The score probably would have been a great deal more if it had not been for the playing conditions. Our last game was a non-conference Homecoming tilt with Community of Sterling. This was our first Homecoming, and as far as the game was concerned, it was not very successful. We faced a very strong team in Community and they beat us, 19-7. SEASON'S RECORD Walnut—8 Princeton—0 Walnut—25 Wyoming—0 Walnut—39 Toulon—0 Walnut—6 Bradford—0 Walnut—12 Wethersfield—6 Walnut—6 Galva—13 Walnut—19 Princeville—6 Walnut—7 Community—19 Total—122 Total—44 Blackhawk Conference Standings Won Lost Walnut 5 1 Galva 5 1 Wethersfield 5 1 Bradford 3 3 Toulon 2 4 Princeville 1 5 Wyoming 0 6 LETTER WINNERS Lee Ganschow, Right End—Senior. Lee was a very good offensive end and stopped many plays coming around his end. Harry Odell, Right Tackle—Senior. Harry was probably our best blocker, both in the line and downfield. He was also a strong defensive player. Glendon Melton, Right Tackle—Sophomore. Glendon took Harry’s place when he was injured and filled the spot well. George Frederick, Right Guard—Senior. George’s size enabled him to fill up quite a hole and to stop plays through the center of the line. Jimmy Brandenburg, Right Guard—Sophomore. Jimmy alternated at the right guard spot with Frederick. He was a strong defensive player and has the making of a star. Billie Peterson, Center—Senior. Bill was the smallest man on the team, but despite his size he could always be depended upon to give quick and accurate passes. Donald Brandenburg, Left Guard—Senior. Don was one of the scrappiest and the most spirited member of the team. He was always in the thick of the play. Garrett Brandenburg, Left Tackle—Senior. For the past two years Garrett has been one of the outstanding lineman of the conference. His vicious tackles have jarred many a ball carrier. Bob Durham, Left End—Co-Captain— Senior. Bob was heady ball player and a good This Page Sponsored by Federated Store, Mr. Elmer W. Dersham 47 FOOTBALL (Cont.) ★ leader. He could always be depended upon to play a good game. Herbie Christensen, End—Junior. Herbie was called upon several times to play end and he always did his part. He has been elected Co-Captain for next year. Bob Renner, Back—Junior. Bob was a good defensive player and made many good tackles. He has been elected as the other Co-Captain for next year. Elmer Wise, Back—Senior. Elmer player every position in the backfield, except Q. B., sometime or other during the year and did it well. Les Baumgartner, Quarter Back—Senior. Les was another little fellow but he made up for it in deceptiveness. Besides being signal caller he threw our passes and was a very tricky runner on punt returns. Keith Renner, Right Half Back—Senior. Keith was a hard and speedy runner. He could always be depended upon to make yardage. Marvin Carpenter, Left Half Back—Co-Cap-tain—Senior. “Carp” was one of the shiftiest runners in the conference and made several long runs. He and Gustafson were our leading scorers. Lowell Gustafson, Full Back—Senior. Gussie was the hardest hitting runner on the team and in the conference as well. Opponents thought twice about tackling him the second time. He also did all our punting. Other Squad Members Were: SENIORS—Marion Conley and Benny Fenn. JUNIORS—William Rollo, Harold Schlof-man, Jackie Keleher, and Gilbert Hasenyager. SOPHOMORES—Maynard Parker, Forrest Rogers, Don Christensen, Leslie Renner, James Casey, Kenneth Choiniere, Don Hopkins, Neil Lathrop, Rex Nelick, Myron Sergeant, and Robert Wolfe. FRESHMAN—Kenneth Druien, Lee Fisher, Thomas Flanders, Herbert Gerdes, Richard Hoffman, Wayne Kletzien, Don Larson, Don Mungor, Robert Peach, Billy Sarver, Lester Von Holten, John Wallis, and Billy Warling. This Page Sponsored by Walnut Cleaners 48 TRACK This year’s track season opened with eight returning lettermen; Carpenter, who worked in the dashes, 440 and broad jump; Gustafson, who worked in the dashes; Baumgartner, pole vault; Peterson, pole vault and dashes; Durham, hurdles and high jump; Brandenburg, weights; Schlofman and Schoff, mile run and 880, respectively. Walnut had another good track season this year. TRACK SCHEDULE—1947 April 12—Geneseo Relays. April 15—Triangular Meet at Walnut. Walnut, Ohio and Tiskilwa April 25—Galva Relays. May 9—County Track Meet—Princeton. May 13 — Blackhawk Conference Track Meet—Bradford. ★ GYMBOREE The annual gymboree was held in the gymnasium of the high school, on March 28, 1947. After many weeks of practice, the participants gave a program which represented their daily work in physical education. This year, in order to get away from the usual massed activities of the gymboree, an attempt was made to present a sort of Variety Show with a few high spots. In addition to the usual calisthenics, drills, etc., an acrobatic team performed several balancing acts which required much skill. A new feature on the program was the number presented by four girls on roller skates. Mary Fetzer provided variety to the program by singing several numbers with the band. A number of couples who were dressed for ballroom dancing contributed their part. At various times throughout the evening they came to the spotlight. This is always an enjoyable part of the evening to watch, since the girls are dressed in their formals and the boys in their best suits. Again this year, a drill team of about thirty girls executed some marches which are always pleasant to watch, due to the uniformity of dress and action. In addition to these special numbers, activity on the horizontal and parallel bars, ropes, rings, pyramids, tumbling, etc., were presented by smaller groups described above. Although many sore muscles were in evidence, and Mr. Dremann and Miss Cully had a few slight headaches over it, it was, as usual a grand success, in which all who took part can be proud. This Page Sponsored by First State Bank 49 FOOTBALL TEAM Top Row—Keith Renner, Leslie Baumgartner, Lowell, Gustafson, Marvin Carpenter. Bottom Row—Lee Ganschow, George Frederick, James Brandenburg, Bill Peterson, Donald Brandenburg, Garrett Brandenburg, Bob Durham. Harry O’dell was not present when pictures were taken. CHEERLEADERS Left to Right—JoAnne Wangelin, Marjorie Miller, Dolores Swanson. FOOTBALL SQUAD Top Row—Mr. LaRussa, Forrest Rogers, Harold Schlofman, Wayne Kletzien, Robert Peach, James Casey, Gilbert Hasenvager. Herbert Gerdes, Maynard Parker, Neil Lathrop, John Wallis, Mr. Dremann. Third Row—Lowell Stone, Don Larson, Kenneth Druien, Leslie Renner, Jack Keleher, Donald Christensen, Donald Hopkins, Billy Sarver, Lester Von Holten, Richard Hoffman, Myron Sergeant, Benny Fenn. Second Row—Marvin Carpenter, Garrett Brandenburg, Lowell Gustafson, Keith Renner, Bob Durham, Elmer Wise, George Frederick, Lee Ganschow. Bottom Row—Donald Brandenburg, Bill Peterson, Herbert Christensen, Marion Conley, William Rollo, Robert Renner, James Brandenburg, Leslie Baumgartner. This Page Sponsored by Verle Renner 50 BASKETBALL ★ Walnut High School’s basketball team enjoyed one of the Blue Raiders most successful seasons under Coach Lyle H. Dremann. The 1946-47 team was the highest scoring team in the past five years compiling a total of 1004 points in 25 games. The Blue Raiders won third place in the Bureau County Basketball Tournament and were third in the conference. If it had not been for a mid-season lapse the team might have done much better. Next year’s team will be hit hard by graduation for the entire first ten were seniors. The usual starting lineups were—Les Baumgartner, left forward —Les was a tricky ball handler and the best dribbler on the team. Marvin Carpenter—right forward—“Carp” was the team’s top scorer for the past year. Lee Ganschow—center—Lee was a good pivot man and the tallest man on the team. He used his height well in rebounding. Bob Durham—left guard— Bob was the best defensive player we had. He was also the second high scorer for the past year. Garrett Brandenburg—Garrett was our best rebounder for the past year. Garrett had plenty of size and the other teams respected it. Our reserves were Bill Peterson, small but a good shot; Keith Renner, a tricky passer; Glenn Gonigam, tall, good pivot shot; Leslie Schoff, a good shot but inexperienced; Lowell Gustafson, Old “Rough and Ready” could be depended upon to grab rebounds. SEASON Walnut—26 Walnut—35 Walnut—46 Walnut—45 Walnut—38 Walnut—20 Walnut—29 Tiskilwa—19 Bradford—20 Ohio—36 Toulon—24 Manlius—33 Galva—41 Princeton—27 Galva Holiday Tournament Walnut—32 Bradford—33 Walnut—67 Walnut—32 Walnut—31 Walnut—32 Wyoming—45 Princeville—31 Wethersfield—49 Bradford—34 Bureau County Tournament Walnut—50 Walnut—44 Walnut—22 Walnut—44 Malden—17 Princeton—36 DePue—53 Ohio—41 Third Place Walnut—50 Walnut—23 Walnut—56 Walnut—54 Walnut—41 Walnut—62 Walnut—47 Walnut—41 Walnut—40 Toulon—58 Galva—47 Ohio—51 Sheffield—28 Manlius—30 Wyoming—50 Princeville—38 Wethersfield—43 St. Bede’s—46 Regional Tournam' Won—16 Lost—9 Total Points— Walnut—1004 Total Points— Opponents—930 Average—40 Average—37 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Field Free Goal Throws Total Baumgartner 55 25 135 Carpenter 146 64 356 Ganschow 51 36 138 Durham 71 23 165 Brandenburg 17 12 46 Peterson 16 6 38 Renner 27 14 68 Gonigam 5 0 10 Schoff 1 0 2 Gustafson 16 14 46 Totals 405 194 1004 This Page Sponsored by Everett Livey 51 SENIOR BASKETBALL SQUAD Top Row—Benny Fenn, Lowell Gustafson, Garrett Brandenburg, Leslie Schoff, Leslie Baumgartner, Bill Peterson, Mr. Dremann. Bottom Row—Marvin Carpenter, Keith Renner, Glenn Gonigam, Lee Ganschow, Bob Durham. SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR SQUAD Top Row—Mr. LaRussa, Forrest Rogers, Donald Christensen, Merwyn Matson, Virden Baumgartner, Leslie Renner, Myron Sergeant, Benny Fenn. Bottom Row—Donald Hopkins, Herbert Christensen, Robert Renner, Gilbert Hasen-yager, Glendon Melton, James Casey, Dale Ham. FRESHMAN SQUAD Left to Right—Billy Warling, Dean Winchell, James Hopkins, Robert Peach, Wayne Kletzien, Herbert Gerdes, Billy Sarver, John Wallis, Thomas Flanders, Don Larson. This Page Sponsored by Black and Abbott 52 HUMOR SNAPSHOTS This Page Sponsored by Livey Meat Market 53 JOKES Did you ever hear about the race of the head of cabbage, the fire hydrant, and the tomato? The cabbage was ahead, the hydrant was running strongly, and the tomato was trying to ketchup. Don B.: What is bacteria? Lorella B.: Don’t know. What is it? Don B.: The rear end of a cafeteria. Benny F.: I love the beauties of the country side. Lowell S.: So do I. Sometimes I give them a lift. Betty F.: Would you give ten cents to help the old ladies’ home? Geo. F.: What! Are they out again? Lee G.: What did the skunk say when the wind changed? Doris G.: What? Lee G.: It all comes back to me now. Garrett: Why don’t you peel that banana before you eat it? Marvin C.: Why should I?------1 know what’s inside! Miss Olinger: I think I smell something burning downstairs. Did you remember to turn off the electric iron, as I told you? Lavona R.: Yes’m, I did. I pulled the chain once like you told me and then I pulled it again to make sure. Elaine B.: What happened to you? Lyle S.: I threw my cigar butt in a manhole and stepped on it. Hotel Guest: Will you please send up a full length mirror? Clerk: Why there’s a half length mirror in every room. Hotel G.: That’s just the trouble. Twice already I have come down to dinner without my pants. Les B.: Why does the coach have a bald head? Mrs. Watson: You never saw grass growing on a busy street did you? Les B.: Oh, you mean it can’t come up through the concrete? Mr. LaRussa: If you stood with your back to the north and facing south, what would be on your left hand? Lowell G.: Fingers, sir. Betty A.: Did you fill in that blank yet? Keith R.: What blank? Betty A.: The one between your ears. A traveler once stopped at a hotel and asked for a room. When he started to sign the register, a little bug appeared on the page. So the traveler just laid down the pen and said, “I don’t mind if you got bugs in this hotel, but when they come to see what room I take that’s too much.” __________ “Hello.” ‘‘Who’s speaking?” “Watt.” “What’s your name?” “Watt’s my name.” “Yeh, what’s your name?” “My name is John Watt.” “John What?” “Yes.” “Oh, never mind. I’ll be around to see you this afternoon.” ‘‘All right. Who is this, Jones?” “No, I’m Knott.” “Well, will you please tell me who you are then?” “Will Knott.” “Why not?” “My name is Knott.” “Not what?” And then they both got sore! Mr. Snider: What does fortification mean, Bill? Bill P.: A large fort. Mr. Snider: Right! And what does ratification mean? Bill P.: A large rat. Bill had a billboard. Bill also had a board-bill. The boardbill bored Bill, so that Bill sold the billboard to pay his boardbill. So after Bill sold his billboard to pay his boardbill. So after Bill sold his billboard to pay his board-bill, the boardbill no longer bored Bill. Johhnie was a chemist But Johnnie is no more For what he thought was H20 Was H2S04. Coach: That is a statue of the famous Indian chief, Blackhawk. Elmer W.: Hmm—He had a son, Tommy, didn’t he? “I shot an arrow into the air. It fell to earth I know not where.” P. S. I lose a lot of arrows that way. Mary F.: We have 88 keys in our house and not one of them fits a door. 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