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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1950 volume:

The; WALNUT TREE WALNUT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ♦ 1950 EDITED BY THE 5erUOT QlcLSS Dedication TO OUR CLASSMATE AND FRIEND, DEAN TAYLOR, WE, THE CLASS OF 1950, WISH TO DEDICATE THIS ANNUAL. ADMINISTRATION Through the Years 1890—Two teachers, 3 3 students, and first graduating class. 1894— New, six-room building, three terms in year. 1895— 215 tudents, 33 high school students. 1900—Organized into a four-year school. 1914—Remodeling. 1917— W.C.H.S. passed by Illinois State Legislature, new board: Wallace Bass, Sr., Ira White, Foster Black, Howard Keigwin, Louis Gonigam, Sr. 1918— Mr. C. C. Decker, principal. 1922—Present building erected. 1923— Opened to the “needy” with Mr. Charles Melton as principal. 1924— Membership in North Central Association. 1934— New tile floors. 1935— Principal’s home remodeled. 1936— Heating system reconstructed. 1939—Faculty of nine, enrollment of 140. War Years—Annual was forgotten for the time. 1948—New band uniforms. 1948—Trophy case and honor plaque installed. 1950—Nine teachers, 150 students, 39 seniors. Through the Year With the Administration Would you please be quiet? Please get rid of that gum! Start studying! How often we hear these remark. I wonder if the teachers have a nervous affliction that causes them to say these things repeatedly or, if after all, we are to blame. What do you think? Poor Mrs. Watson! She does become so angry at some Seniors who find things so comical in 6th period. Mr. Hatland’s 3rd period study hall is not too easy on him either. 1 do think Mr. O’May has an easy job! You know that all he has to do is stand up and the whole chorus is quiet. Then he gives us our notes and boy, we know the whole song! We’re really good! Miss Osborn has all the good luck. With all the cooking that goes on in her class, it’s a wonder she isn’t jut a “teeny bit” plump. Mr. LaRussa never has to worry about “his boys” getting to bed on time and eating the right foods. I hear Mr. Schock has a bad time keeping up on the wise cracks of his W orld Geography class. Poor man! I think Mr. Snider will be a happy man when he has no more “bad conduct” cases in his office. Of course, it’s nor our fault; we’re taken there by some other teacher. Miss Cully’s shorthand class was marvelous this year. We could always read so well and never said the wrong word. Never! It is a wonder Miss Dufelmeier hasn’t had a break-down. She sure had plenty of problems in helping the editors with the annual. But the senior class really helped her—we had no difficulties to solve. None! Faculty MR. CECIL A. SNIDER, M. A., Principal Parsons College, University of Iowa. American 11istory, Biology. MR. STEPHEN LA RUSS A, M. A. Illinois College, University of Illinois. General Science, Chemistry, Plane Geometry, Coach. MR. CLARENCE M. HATLAND, B. S. Michigan State College. Agriculture I, II, III. MR. CHARLES H. O’MAY, B. A. Conductor’s Certificate from Sherwood, Illinois Wesleyan University. Music, Latin, Amcii-can History. MISS CLARIBEL CULLY Illinois College. Commerce, Girls’ Physical Education. MISS MARJORIE OSBORN, li. S. Illinois State Normal University. Homemaking I, II, III. MRS. M. LOIS WATSON, li. E. Drake University. Knglish II, III, Public Speaking, Librarian, Dramatic Coach. MR. JAMES J. SCHOCK, B. S. Illinois State Normal University, George Williams College, Chicago. Social Science, Physical Education, Assistant Coach. MISS EILEEN DUFELMEIER, A. li. Illinois College. Mathematics, English I English IV'. Board of Education J. T. FREDERICK, President HOWARD ROSS, Secretary GERALD GANSCHOW MERLE DAHL CHARLES KEIGWIN, JR. Custodians MR. and MRS. L. G. CARPENTER Office Secretary ROSEMARY WILLIAMS C B Kei win.dB fr Gviawcmow h RocSiS cJTFkeoe«iC« 1 1 Dahl SENIORS Introduction to . . . SENIORS Here 'ire are—oil the last lap of our journey through W.C.H.S. It was rather tough going at times hut 'ire all had a goal to achieve, and gee, we're almost there. For awhile we didn't think we'd make it —but, by all pulling together, we came through with fly in' colors. Now we have no upperclassmen to shove us around. We can do as we please, that is, with the teachers' permission. Remember picture taking day?—everyone was so flustered—Is my tie straight?— How does my hair look? Oh, I'm so nervous! And those history workbooks!— REAL easy weren't they? But, then that most important part of all. Wasn't it a thrill to wear those caps and gowns! How proud we felt when we received those coveted diplomas! After a last farewell to dear old W.C.H.S. we're ready to go out into the deep, dark, world. Class of ’50 In September of 1946 a group of green new-comers started on their road to the future. Our first year we had loads of fun and took part in the various activities. We had for the officers: Wayne, Tuffy, and Phyl R. Miss Olinger was our sponsor and helped us over the rough spots. Our second year we came back, better fitted to carry on. (After all we were Sophomores.) The officers were Tuffy, Susie, and Viv. Mr. Dagger was our advisor. We decorated the gym and football field for Homecoming. The third year was wonderful. We were upperclassmen! The leading people were Tuffy, Phyl R., and Susie. Miss Osborne was with us to advise, if we should need it. We carried on many activities. We edited the school paper and gave the Seniors a Prom. Ah, that prom—memories. The play, “Thanks Honey, was a lot of fun to put on and we hope the audience had as much fun attending it. Now, at last, we are entering “that” year, 39 of us. Our colors are blue and white, the class flower is the white rose, and our motto, “Forward Ever, Backward Never. The V. I. P. of this year were: Jim Hopkins, Don Mungor, and Lois Cianschow. Miss Dufelmeier was our able sponsor. During the busy year we had to have our “glamour portraits” taken, pick out announcements, and make enough money to go on our senior trip. The play was “It's a Deal. That silly Isabelle, crabby mother, and sweet Barbara were some of the cast. The juniors entertained us with a prom which was super! The theme, “Mardi Gras,” transported us all to that gay city of New Orleans. This ends our four years with W.C.H.S. Do you suppose they will miss us? Gonigam-Bass-Hill Company Congratulates the Class of 1950 Gar schoW Jflme5 Hopkins Donald Mungor vSz «_l Ann Qoa en TrS Janet Hoffman Charte Stickle Jack peach Caroline Parker Y aUis Albright Tommy Flanders p, Peterson Eugene Farmer John Seniors Phyllis Albright G A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3 4; Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Society: Corresponding Secretary F. H. A. 4; Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4; Drill Team 1. 3. 4: Thanksgiving Cantata: Re- ligious Education 1, 2: Blackhawk Music Festival 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—English. Social Science. Commercial. MINORS—Homemaking. Science. Arlene Barth G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Girls’ Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Social Science. English. Commercial. MINORS—Homemaking. Science. Betty Bourquin Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. 1. 2: Pen Club 2. 4: Thanksgiving Cantata 3: Drill Team 1. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Sectional Music Contest, 4. MAJORS—English. Home Economics. Social Science. Commercial. MINORS—Science. Lawrence Clausen Band 2. 3: Basketball 3. 4; Black-hawk Band Festival 3: F.F.A. 2. 3: Gymboree 4; Musicade 3. MAJORS—English. Agriculture. MINORS—Social Science. Science. Jack Dietz Football 2. 3. 4: Track 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Senior Play 4: Junior Play 3: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 3. 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; W Club 3. 4: Student Council 1. 3. 4: Honorarv Usher 3; Blackhawk Band Festival 1. 4: Blackhawk Music Festival 3. 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Social Science. Science. English. Agriculture. MINORS—Commercial. Zulma M. DeWacle Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3, 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: F.H.A. 1. 2: Religious Education 1; Drill Team 3. 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—History. Home Econom ics, English. MINORS—Science. Mathematics. Eugene Farmer Football 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3: Track 2. 3: ”W Club 2. 3. 4: F F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Musicade 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3 4: Boys’ Chorus 2. 3. 4: Blackhawk Music Festival 3. 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Agriculture. English. Social Science. MINORS—Science. Tommy Flanders Football 1. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Track 3. 4: Junior Class Play 3: Boys’ Chorus 1. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 1. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 3. 4: Musicade 1. 3. 4: “W’’ Club 3. 4: Annual Staff 4: Senior Class Play, i: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Mathematics. Science. English. Social Science. A large Fritz Transferred from Princeton 2: Pen Club 3: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3: F.H.A. 1. 2 3: Gymboree 3. 4: Musicade 3. 4: Girls’ Chorus 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Drill Team 4; Class Assembly 2: Annual Staff 4: Secretary of Hi-Tri: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Home Economics, English, Social Science, Commercial. MINORS—Science. Charlene Gallentinc G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: F.H.A. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3, 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3, 4: Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Pianist 2. 3. 4: Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3. 4; Bureau Countv Vocal Festival 3: Class Assemblv 1. 3: Paper Assistant Editor 3: Annual Staff 4: Religious Education 1: Student Council 4: Illini Girls’ State 3: Junior Honor Society: National Honor Society: Drill Team 1, 2. 3. 4: Thanksgiving Cantata 3: Senior Class Play 4; Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Science. Social Science. English. MINORS—Latin. Mathematics. Commercial. Lois Ganschow F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. Sons Leader 2: F.H.A. Delegate to Peoria 3: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4: Book Club 3: Editor School Paper 3: Drill Team 1. 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3. 4: Bureau County Vocal Festival 3: Junior Honor Society: National Honor Society: Class Assembly 1. 3; Religious Education 1. 2: Secretary-Treasurer Class 4: DAR Award: Thanksgiving Cantata 3. MAJORS—Commercial. Social Science. English. MINORS—Science. Mathematics. Home Economics. Seniors... Herbert C. Gerdes Band 1; Boys’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3: Track 1. 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; W Club 3. 4; Religious Education 1. 2; Blackhawk Vocal Festival 1; Blackhawk Band Festival 1: Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Musicade 1; F.F.A. Secretary 3: F.F.A. Reporter 4: Annual Staff 4. MAJORS—Agriculture. Science. English. Social Science. MINORS—Commercial. Nelda Ann Gloden Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. Camp Delegate 2: F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: F.H.A. Treas. 2: F.H.A. Pianist 4: Band 1.2.3.4: Band Librarian 4; Band Concert 3. 4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Blackhawk Band Festival 1. 2. 3. 4: Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3. 4: Bureau County Music Festival 2. 3: Thanksgiving Cantata 3: Ac- companist 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Junior Play: Class Assembly I. 3: Co-Editor of Annual 4: Book Club 3: Religious Education 1. 2: National Junior Honor Society: National Honor Society: Junior Homemakers Degree 3: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Commercial. English. Social Science. MINORS—Home Economics. Math. Alberta Gustafson Gymboree 1, 2. 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 1: Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3. 4: F. H. A. 1. 2.: G.A.A. 1: Annual Staff 4: Junior Class Play 3; Religious Education 1. 2: Drill Team 1. 2. 3. 4: Blackhawk Festival 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—English. History. Commercials. MINORS—Home Economics. Science. Devon Hallman F.F.A. 1. 2. 3: Annual Staff 4: Class Assembly 2: Float Committee 4: Track 1. 2. 3: Football 2. 3. MAJORS—History. English. Agriculture. Science. Darlene Hardy w Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 4: Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 4: Mixed Chorus 4: Drill Team 4. MAJORS—Commercial. History. English. MINORS—Social Science. Willis I leidenreich F.F.A. 1. 2. 3: Football 3: Gymboree 1. 2. 4: Musicade 1: Blackhawk Vocal Festival 1: Bureau County Music Festival 1. MAJORS—Agriculture. English. Science. Social Science. MINORS—Commercial. Janet Hoffman Girls’ Chorus 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3: Musicade 3. 4: Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3: Paper Staff 3: Gymboree 3. 4: F.H.A. 3. 4: G. A. A. 3. 4: Pep Club 3. 4: Homecoming Attendant 3: Thanksgiving Cantata 3: Annual Staff 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Social Science. English. Home Economics. MINORS—Science. Mathematics. Jim Hopkins Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Chorus 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4: Blackhawk Vocal Festival 2. 3. 4. Blackhawk Band Festival 1. 2. 3. 4: Bureau County Music Festival 1. 2. 3: W” Club 3. 4; Class President 4: Track 2. 3: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Book Club 3: Boys’ Octette 4: Paper Staff 3: Annual Staff 4: National Junior Honor Society: National Honor Society: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—English. Science. Social Science. Mathematics. MINORS—Latin. Ellsworth Kelly F.F.A. 1. 2. 3: Gymboree 1. 2. 3, 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3; Boys' Chorus 1. 2. 3: Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3: Black- hawk Musical Festival 2. 3: Bureau County Music Festival 2. 3: Class Assembly 1. 2: Book Club 3: Basketball 1. 2: Football Manager 3. 4: Basketball Manager 3. 4: Track Manager 2. 3. 4: Annual Staff 4. MAJORS—Agriculture. English. Social Science. MINORS—Science. Commercial. W ayne kletzien Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2: Track 2. 3. 4; W Club 2. 3. 4: Sec-Treas. W” Club 4; Boys’ Chorus 1. 3. 4: Librarian Boys' Chorus 4: Mixed Chorus 1. 3. 4: Bureau County Music Festival 2: Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3. 4: Thanksgiving Cantata 3: Band Concert 4: Musicade 1. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 4: Student Council 3. 4: Student Council Convention 3. 4: National Honor Society: President National Honor Society 4; President of Class 1: Class Assembly 1. 3: Religious Education 1: Book Club 3: Junior Class Play 3: One Act Play 3; Senior Class Play 4: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Sec. F.F.A. 4: Annual Staff 4; Honorary Usher 3. Business Manager of Annual 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—English. Agriculture. Social Science. MINORS—Commercial. Science. Seniors... Donald Larson Bovs’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3, 4; Gvmboree 1. 2. 3, 4: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2. 3. 4: Track 2 3. 4: Honorary Usher 3: F.F A. 3: Book Club 3; “W” Club 2. 3. 4: Class Assembly 1, 3: Class President 2. 3; Class Vice-President 1: Boys' Chorus President 4; Black-hawk Vocal Festival 1. 2. 3, 4: Blackhawk Band Festival 1. 2. 3. 4; Bureau County Music Festival 1. 2, 3: Student Council President 4; Football. Basketball Can-tain 4; W Club Vice-President 4; Senior Play 4; Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—English. Social Science. Science. MINORS—Commercial. Latin. Sue Livey G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 1; Pen Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 1: Paper Staff 3; Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Class Secretary 3; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Thanksgiving Cantata 3; Gymbo-ree 1. 2. 3. 4: Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3. 4; Bureau County Festival 3; Honorary Usher 3: Class Assembly 3; Drill Team 1. 2. 3: National Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society: Religious Education 1. 2; G.A.A. Camp 3: Cheerleader 3. 4; Co-Editor of Annual 4: Vice-President of Class 2: Homecoming Queen Attendant 1: Secretary Girls' Chorus 3: Senior Class Play 4; Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Commercial. English. Social Science. MINORS—Science. Mathematics. Latin. Dorothy Ylagnuson F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3 .4; Gym-boree 1. 2. 3. 4: Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Student Council 2, 4: Thanksgiving Cantata 3: Paper Staff 3: Annual Staff 4; Religious Education 1. Blackhawk Music Festival 3. 4; Book Club 4: Class Assembly 3: Drill Team 1. 2. 3. 4: Junior Honor Society; National Honor Society; Vice-President of Honor Society 4; Sec.-Treas. of F. H. A. 4; Sec.-Treas. of Student Council 4: Junior Homemaker Degree 3; Business Manager of Annual 4; Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Home Economics. English. Commercial. Social Science. MINORS—Science. Rita Bernice Middleton Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3; Pep Club 1; Girls' Chorus 1. 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Paper Staff 3; G.A.A. 1. 2; F.H.A. 1. 2: Annual Staff 4; Religious Education 1. 2; Drill Team 1. 2, 3. 4. MAJORS—English. Science. Social Science. MINORS—Home Economics. Math. Donald Mungor Basketball 3. 4; Football 1; Track 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: W Club 3. 4: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. Annual Staff 4: Class Vice-President 4. MAJORS—English Social Science. Agriculture. Science. MINORS—Commercial. Vivian Obcrlc Class Secretary 2; Class Assembly 2; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: F.H.A. 1. 2: Thankgiving Cantata 3: Blackhawk Band Festival 3. 4; Band 3. 4: Band Concert 3, 4: Junior Class Play 3: Honor Society: Paper Staff 3; Annual Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Religious Education 1. 2; Drill Team 1. 2; G.A.A. Vice-President 3: Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. MAJORS—English. Social Science. Commercial. MINORS—Home Economics. Science. Caroline Parker G.A.A. 1. 4; Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4; Gymboree 4; Musicade 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Mathematics. English. Social Science. MINORS—Homemaking. Science. Jane Peach Girls' Chorus 1. 2; F.H.A. 1. 2: Gymboree 1. 2 .3. 4; Musicade 1. 2 G.A.A. 1. 2; Pep Club 1. 2: Drill Team 1. 3. 4. MAJORS—Commercial. English. Social Science. MINORS—Home Economics. Science. Robert Peach Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: W” Club 2. 3. 4: President of W Club 4; Student Council 4: Football Captain 4: Religious Education 1; Junior Class Play 3: Boys’ Chorus 1; Musicade 1. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Annual Staff 4. MAJORS—Social Science. English. Agriculture. MINORS—Commercial. Science. John Perino Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Musicade 3. 4: Boys’ Chorus 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Track 3. 4: F.F.A. 3. 4; W” Club 4: Religi ous Education 1.2: Bureau Countv Festival 3, 4; Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—English. Social Science. Science. MINORS—Mathematics. Seniors. . . Lois Llaine Peterson Senior Class Play 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 3: Student Council Rep. to Chicago 3: Paper Staff 3; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Musicade 1, 2, 3. 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Thanksgiving Cantata 3: Black- hawk Vocal Festival 3, 4; Bureau County Music Festival 3; Class Assembly 3: Drill Team i, 3: Religious Education 1. 2; Annual Staff 4; Vice-President of Pen Club 4: F.H.A. Song Leader 3; Homecoming Queen 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Social Science. Science. Commercial. English. MINORS—Homemaking. Phyllis Jean Renner G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3, 4; F.H.A. 1. 2; Student Council 2; Paper Staff 3; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3, 4; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4; Thanksgiving Cantata 3: Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3. 4: Bureau County Music Festival 3: Class Assembly 3; Drill Team 1,2: Religious Education 1; Annual Staff 4: Queen Attendant 2, 4: President of Pep Club 4: G.A.A. Vice-President 4: Honorary Usher 3: Cheerleader 3. 4; Vice-President Class 3: Secretary of Class 1: Senior Class Play 4: Sectional Music Contest 4: G.A.A. Camp 3. MAJORS—Commercial. English. Social Science. MINORS—Homemaking. Science. Gloria Schoff Senior Class Play 4: Religious Education 1. 2: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Girls’ Chorus 1. 3. 4: Band 1. 2: Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Junior Honor Society: National Honor Society: Secretary of G.A.A. 4; Secretary of F.H.A. 3; President of Girls' Chorus 4: Secretary of National Honor Society 4: Activities Editor. Paper Staff 3: G.A.A. Camp Delegate 2: Annual Staff 4; Musicade 1. 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Thanksgiving Cantata 3: Book Club 3: Black- hawk Vocal Festival 3. 4: Bureau County Band Festival 1; Black-hawk Band Festival 1. 2: Sectional Music Contest 4: Class Assembly 3. MAJORS—English. Social Science. Home Economics. Commercial. MINORS—Mathematics. Bill Sarver Boys’ Chorus 1: Mixed Chorus I: Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 1.4: Basketball 1. 3. 4; Track 1; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: ”W Club 4: F.F.A. Reporter 3: Annual Staff 4. MAJORS—English. Science. History. Agriculture. MINOR—Commercial. Dolly Stickle Annual Staff 4: Girls' Chorus 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 4; F.H.A. 2: G.A.A. 3. 4: Drill Team 4: Gymboree 2, 3. 4; Musicade 2. 3. 4: Paper Staff 3: Thanksgiving Cantata 3; Bureau County Music Festival 3: Class Assembly 3: Senior Class Play 4: F.H.A. 2: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—English. Commercial. Social Science. Virginia Strader Musicade 2. 3; Gymboree 1. 2. 3. Chorus 2. 3.; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3: Class Assembly 1; Pep Club 4: Religious Education 1. 2; Drill Team 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3. MAJORS—English. Social Science. MINORS—Homemaking. Commercial. John Wallis Gymboree 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 1. 2. 3, 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Track 1.2: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3; W” Club 4: Annual Staff 4. MAJORS—English. Social Science. Agriculture. MINORS—Science. Mathematics, Commercial. Dean Winchell Boys’ Chorus 2. 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4: Gymboree 1. 3. 4: Football 4: Basketball 1. 2: F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: F.F.A. President 3: Religious Education 1.2; Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3: Paper Staff 3: Annual Staff 4: Sectional Music Contest 4. MAJORS—Social Science. English. Agriculture. MINORS—Mathematics. Commercial. MINORS—Science. Class Prophecy Dear Marge, In the last letter 1 had from you, you asked about some of our classmates. I will try to tell you as much about them as I know. While on my vacation this summer, I stopped in Miami, Florida, at the Glen Hotel. Who was 1 to meet? None other than Phyllis Albright. She said that after school she went to work as an elevator operator. She fell in love with the owner, Dean Winchell, and they were married. Now she is co-owner of this great hotel and is rolling in money. They certainly were happy. She told me where to find Zulma De Waele in Palm Beach. I located Zulma there and soon realized that she hadn’t changed at all. She was still as happy-go-lucky as she was in high school. She worked in a night club as a hat-check girl. 1 was glad to get the addresses of several other clasmates from her. It would be fun to visit them. In New Orleans I found Dorothy Mag-nuson and Eugene Farmer. They are married and are so happy. They started a small restaurant and now own a chain of them all over the country. I suppose you have heard of F.F.A. (Farmer’s Fish Assortment) . Just as I was walking out the front door, 1 met Betty Bourquin and Larry Clausen. I hey were honeymooning! I stood and talked to them for about an hour. They were anxious to get away as they were leaving soon for Anchorage, Alaska, where Larry had a job. 1 never thought that that day, several years ago, when they held hands in an assembly for the magician, would lead to this. I met Bob Peach in the lobby of the hotel in which he was a bell-hop. We stood around and gossiped a bit until he asked me to eat with him at “Pete’s Dew Drop Inn.” While we were eating, a very slim girl came to our table and started talking to us. I had to look again to see if my eyes were deceiving me, but it really was Lois Peterson. She told us, in the course of the conversation, that after leaving high school she went to college. Many careers interested her, but eventually operating a small restaurant was her choice. She is still single. (Can’t decide which one, I guess.) We left the cafe and went back to the hotel where Bob went on duty and I took a much-needed rest. As I was packing to go to F.l Paso the next morning, the chamber maid came in, Nelda Ann Gloden!!! When 1 inquired about this, she told me she was just waiting for her application as Dean to e o m e through. (She didn’t tell me of what school.) While I was talking to Nelda my cab was waiting to take me to the airport. I raced downstairs, jumped into the waiting vehicle, but soon wished I hadn’t for it was a woman cab-driver. Can you imagine Darlene Hardy at the controls? She didn’t know me at first, but after realizing that gaining a little weight can change vour Compliments of Magnuson and Renner—Corn Shelling and Hauling Class Prophecy appearance, she did. I asked what in the world she was doing as a cab driver. Her husband had been ill and she had taken over was her reply. (It didn’t matter to her that she had driven only twice in her life.) Her husband, Ellsworth Kelly, may have been ill, or he might have been out scouting around in the sport’s field. (Can’t forget his high school experience, you know.) Soon I bid her adieu. As I arrived at the airport I caught a glimpse of Caroline Parker driving by in her Cadillac. She was on her way to Arkansas to pick strawberries. Lucky gal! Running up the ramp, I tripped and fell with an awful thud. When 1 came to, the pilot and stewardess were standing over me with worried looks. I almost went out again for there were Herb Gerdes and Phyllis Renner. They had just been married. Emergency flight instructions were postponing their honeymoon plans. We landed in El Paso late in the afternoon. I went directly to the hotel where I had reservations and took a barh and rested. I was very tired after the trip and my head didn’t feel very well. After my rest, 1 arose, eager to tour this Texas city. My stomach soon told me that it was meal time. I went down to the lounge and ordered a large steak. A charming couple approached the dance floor in Spanish dance costumes. When they finished their number, they spotted me at my ring-side table and came over. I’ll bet you can’t guess who they were. None other than Rita Middleton and John Wallis. Since they had to change for their next number. we didn’t get to chat very long. I left the hotel and was walking down the street when I heard someone singing “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy.” Remembering that song had been popular in Walnut about the time of our last Musicade, I turned around to find where those sweet notes were coming from. To my surprise there was John Perino on the street corner, shining shoes. We chatted for awhile and he said that he was making a small fortune with his shoe-shine business. Walking on down the lonely street, I ran across a circus poster with a picture of “The Pat Lady,” Lois Ganschow. I wished that I could have stayed to see her, but 1 knew that I couldn’t spare another day. Vacation time is never long enough. I landed in Phoenix, Arizona, at high noon the next day. We had had a rather bumpy trip because of a bad storm. (Another upset stomach!) I went to a house where a sign read “Rooms for rent. Dolly Stickle opened the door. She had a skunk farm in the country, but lived in the city because she just couldn’t stand the smell. I asked her if she knew where I could find more of our classmates. But, as usual, she couldn’t give me any information. She talks as much, if not more, than ever. I stayed for a few days and then left again. This time for San Francisco. In the post office of the “Golden Gate city, a letter from home awaited me. How happy I was to have mother send me the Compliments of Andersen's Oil Station Class Prophecy address of Sue Livey and her fishing business. While strolling down to the docks one afternoon to look for her. I ran across a boat, “Sue Jane,” and I knew I was in the right place. Two jolly seamen waved to me. Wayne Kletzien and Bill Sarver looked mighty handsome in their “bell-bottom” trousers. Upon inquiring about Sue, they smilingly informed me that she was nursing a slight case of seasickness. Wayne casually remarked that he hoped someday to be in partnership with her. (Bill told me he thought both at home and in the business!) That night I attended a wrestling match and saw the “Great Dietz” who was, of course, my old friend. Jack. 1 nearly fell over in a dead heap when Charlene Gal-lentinc appeared as his manager. This gal had left the peace and quiet of Walnut to tour the country with her “newly found muscle man.” Vivian Oberle and Devon Hallman welcomed me to their (they are married, you know) bowling alley in Seattle, Washington, the next day. Remember that bowling team back in high school called the “World’s Biggest Stinkers”? Well, as a member of that team, Viv insisted that they call their alley the “Stinker Bowl.” Don Larson was one of their pin-setters. Rather a good one, too, she told me. She also said that she received a letter from Jimmy Hopkins in the Belgian Congo, Africa. He is running a sanitarium called “Hoppy’s Flea Haven.” The nurse assisting him was Janet I loffman. Willis Heid-enreich trained the fleas. Arlene Barth was appointed to keep an eye on the “biting” ones and to give first aid to those bitten. Jim said lie had a difficult time getting these classmates to go there with him but that he finally succeeded. After leaving Viv that afternoon, I decided I would depart for Walnut the following morning. I arrived in the great metropolis and went to my sister’s to stay. I went down town to buy a new dress at “Gloria’s.” (She sells only Paris originals!) When I entered the shop, the floor walker, Tommy Flanders, stepped up and asked me to handle the merchandise w i t h care. Gloria came while I was talking and asked me if I had seen the new skating rink in which she was the organist. (That is after her work in her dress shop.) That evening 1 went to sec the rink, only to find Jane Peach and Donald Mun-gor. They told me that they owned it and arc also the champion couple skaters. Virginia Strader came in while I was there and started putting on other people’s skates. She « vas skate-girl. I must close for now. As ever, Alberta. P. S. How are your four darling boys, Oscar, Hank, Alfred, and Orville? They are so cute. (F.spccially when they wrecked vour car last year.) You must be proud of them. I know their being paratroopers must worry you but in ten years they’ll be through with their basic training. Be patient! Compliments of Atherton Grain Company Bequeaths I, Phyllis Albright, do bequeath my ability to keep busy in study hall to Marit Wangelin. I, Arlene Barth, do bequeath mv boggie beat to Buddy Wharton. I, Betty Bourquin, do bequeath my singing ability to Beatrice Trobaugh. I, Lawrence Clausen, do bequeath my height to Henry Kuhncrt. I, Zulma DcWacle, do bequeath my ability to hit the punching bag to Henry Kuhncrt. 1, F.ugene Farmer, de bequeath mv manly stature to Richard Albright. I, I ommy Flanders, do bequeath mv ability to keep a girl to Roger Gallentine. 1, Marjorie Fritz, do bequeath my quiet ways to Dick Christensen. 1, Charlene Gallentine, do bequeath my flirty way to Harold Bohm. I, Lois Ganschow, do bequeath my love for bangs to Marjorie Von Holtcn. 1, Herbert Gerdes, do bequeath mv curly hair to Ronald Birkey. I, N'elda Ann Glodcn, do bequeath my love of music to Joyce Larson. I, Alberta Gustafson, do bequeath my abilitv to go out every night in the week to Kay Wedding. 1, Devon Hallman, do bequeath my Ford car to Frederick Schoaf. I, Wayne Kletzien, do bequeath mv bas voice to Douglas Anderson. 1, Willis Heidenreich, do bequeath mv driving ability to Richard Albright. I, Janet Hoffman, do bequeath my blonde hair to Marjorie Gilchrist. I, James Hopkins, do bequeath mv leadership ability to Neale Wallace. I, Ellsworth Kelly, do bequeath my managing ability to Frederick Schoaf. I, Don Larson, do bequeath my love for all the girls to Ronald Birkey. I, Sue Livev, do bequeath my giggle to Erin Larkin. I Dorothy Magnuson, do bequeath my ability to get along with my “steady” to .Marlene Hoffman. I, Rita Middleton, do bequeath my skating ability to Nita Hunter. I, Don Mungor, do bequeath my good looks to Dick Christensen. I, Vivian Obcrle, do bequeath my abilitv to g steady to Betty McElvania. I, Jane Peach, do bequeath my ability to eat candy in study hall (and get caught) to Neale Wallace. 1, Robert Peach, do bequeath my love for blondes to Buddy Wharton. I, John Pcrino. do bequeath my black hair to Douglas Andersen. I, Lois Peterson, do bequeath my crown to the future queen and my ability to chew gum and get caught to Jo Ann Snider. I, Phyllis Renner, do bequeath my small stature to Nita Hunter. I, Billy Saner, do bequeath my ability to get along with all the girls to Roger Gallentine. I, Gloria Schoff, do bequeath my dark hair and long eye lashes to Jo Ann Fritz. I, Dolly Stickle, do bequeath my ability to tell stories to Harold Bohm. I, Virginia Strader, do bequeath my love for one man to Norma Wolfe. I, John Wallis, do bequeath my health to Onilee Brandenburg so that she will be back next year. I, Dean Winchell, do bequeath my “A grades in bookkeeping to Myril Hallman. I, Caroline Parker, do bequeath my long hair to Joyce Larson. Fo Mr. Hatland we leave a quiet third hour study hall and no gum chewers. To Mrs. Watson we leas e a speech class that will have their speeches on time. 1 o Mr. Snider we leave a good history class. Fo Mr. O’.May we leave a group of good singers. To Miss Cullv sve leave a small bookkeeping class. To Miss Osborn we leave a cook book. To Mr. LaRussa we leave a chemistry class that will follow instructions. To Miss Dufelmeier we leave a group of “A” students in English IV. Compliments of A. J. Balagna Radio-Electric Shop CLASSES . Introduction to • • • CLASSES Ring, ring! We jump out of the classroom. We're really in a hurry. I wonder if we want to get to the next class that much? History is forgotten, (just for the time being, Mr. Snider) in order to make room in “our little heads for the next subject. Quick, sharpen that pencil! Stay seated! Prepare your work. There's not much more to do—just memorize a few pages and write a few themes. That's all. Oh, yes, it is a complicated life, being in old W.C.H.S., but maybe we will survive. Compliments of A. L. Clothing Store JUNIOR CLASS First row: Myril Hallman, Ronald Birkcv, Marjorie Gilchrist, Neale W allace, Miss Osborne. Jo Ann Snider, Harold Bohm, Joyce Larson. Second row: Kay Wedding, Margie Von Molten, Nita Hunter, Dick Christensen, Henry Kuhnert, Frin Larkin, Betty McElvania, Norma Wolfe. Third row: Jo Ann Fritz, Marit Wangelin, Roger Gallentine, Douglas Andersen, Fred Schoaf, Richard Albright, Buddy Wharton, Marlene Hoffman, Beatrice Trobaugh. SOPHOiMORE CLASS First row: Bcrnadinc Heidcnreich, Angela Perino, Louise Colvin, Ronald Leach, John Schuneman, Lenore Parker, Janet O'May, Mr. O’May. Second row: Elizabeth Perino, Phyllis Andersen, Carolyn Johnson, Adrian Blackert, Leon Palmer, James Kinnamon, Max Geldean, Evelyn Paepke, Phyllis Middleton, Dorothy Howes, Mabel Palmer. Third row: Rita Harderscn, Pat Quinn, Mary Hopkins, Ivan Rudiger, Gail Gonigam, Fugcne Lauritzen, James Blondin, Louis Vickrey, Nancy Fritz, Janice Bass, Helen Gcrdes. Fourth row: Lorna Hoge, Bettv Howes, Ronald Williams, Junior Howes, Charles Dyche, James Jav, Edward Jacobs, Billy Ham, Benny Burkey, Mary Baker, Marilyn Ganschow. FRESHMAN CLASS First row: Gayle Blackert, Betty Andersen, Franklyn Larson, Fred Snider, Kenny Bourquin, Margaret White, Mr. Shock. Second row: Elsie Lee, Bobby Peterson, Fred Pope, Kenneth Hardesty, Clifford Ganschow, Billy Livey, Roger Baumgartner, Harold Pickering, Margaret Schrader. Third row: Nancy Watson, Joan Lauritzen, Roger Williams, Arlvn Gallentine, LaVernc Kranov, Jon Minier, Clarence Baker, Marcella Hardy, Furvth Von Molten. Fourth row: Joanne Gloden, Bonnie Harderscn, Donald Bohm, Lee Thompson, Frederick Clausen, Stanley Braden, Jack Brandenburg, Norma Dalziel, Marlene Weber. Fifth row: Norma Fordham, Nyla Jo Kasten, Vernon Winchell, Gordon Tornow, Dick W'aterhouse, Robert White, Richard Sarver, Shirley W’hitc, Patricia Sidebottom. Compliments of Bruce Jewelry Store Class of ’51 In 1947 the Walnut Community High School was honored by the entrance of a small, but mighty Freshman Class. The following were honored by holding the first offices: Erin Larkin...............President Margie Von Holten....Vice-President Roger Gallcntine.........Sec-Treas. Miss Osborn.................Sponsor Our sophomore year b e g a n with a “bang” or maybe we should say “bomb” because of our Harold Bohm. Harold had some compeition; we are speaking, of course, of Roger “Ike” Gallcntine. Due to the knowledge we collected in our class meetings the vear before, the officers were more capable of conducting the meetings properly. We elected the following: Marlene Hoffman...........President Fred Schoaf..........Vice-President Kay Wedding.............Sec.-Treas. Miss Tolbart................Sponsor We are in the important vear of our life. Class of ’52 We, the class of ’52 entered Walnut High as green as grass. We were all a little confused, but after our initiation we settled down to a year of hard work and lots of fun. We put on an assembly program towards the end of the year. It was really something! This year our class has been very busy. W e decorated the gym for the Homecoming. e also had a “Sock-Hop” party that was a lot of fun. In Februarv we sponsored the Sterling A-Capclla Choir. This so they say. We have at least achieved our great aim of being upperclassmen. The boys of the Junior Class have entered into sports to make our class remembered, especially with the help of a new member, Bud Wharton. The able officers of this year are: Neale Wallace..............President Marjorie Gilchrist....Vice-President Jo A in Snider...........Sec.-Treas. M iss Osborn.................Sponsor Miss Osborn became homesick for our lovable class, so she returned as our sponsor this year. The members of the Junior Class who participated in the play, plan to move to Hollywood because of their great hit. We also started a check-room for the game nights. This has proved quite successful, (if you remember our lovely weather.) We hope to make the prom successful after all the effort we are putting into the making of the “very necessary money.” was a very enjoyable program. The ruling hand for the year was John Schuneman. The “taker-over in case of absence” was Ronald Leach. The money holder was Louise Colvin. We had Mr. O’May as our sponsor. Our Freshic officers were: Pat Quinn...................President Janet O’May............Vice-President John Schuneman............Sec.-Treas. Mr. O’May.....................Advisor Compliments of The Citizens State Bank Frederick Snider...........President Franklyn Larson. Vice-President Hetty Andersen...........Sec.-Treas. Mr. Schock...................Advisor The Freshman kids seem very dumb, They don't know how to study, They're always into everything. And bothering everybody. Last fall we received the “great class” of freshmen. Swarms and swarms of freshmen appeared to pester the “upperclassmen.” Were they like other freshmen? Yes! They invaded the corridors, loudly talking, and giggling. They bumped into other classmen and nearly drove them frantic with questions. This horde of forty-two freshmen is to be the bumper class of 53. Although much bad has been said about them, they did do some good. They sent Bourquin out for football. He received a well-earned letter. They startled everyone by beginning immediately to raise money. Who picked up more corn than the Freshmen? Who persistently rang doorbells to boost the magazine campaign? Who purchased a pop-corn machine? (Does that class have a monopoly on corn!!!) Now in all due honor to them, we admit that they were dumb at times and often hard to manage; but, one outstanding fact remains, there are brilliant minds among them. No matter how bad they have been as Freshies, they will make better Sophomores. Here’s a Freshie’s viewpoint on W. C. H. S.’s higher learning (initiation, that is). “At first, initiation was to us one big nightmare come true. We had heard a lot about it back in our Grade School Days, but we had crammed it to the very back of our minds and refused to think about it. About a week before initiation, we began to hear rumors as to what we would have to wear and what we would have to do. Some of the ideas nearly froze us in our tracks. Some of the things we heard we had to wear! Well! The night before initiation, papers describing our wardrobe were distributed among us. It was not nearly as bad as we had anticipated. On initiation morning, we freshmen really were a sight. Those horrible clothes, no make-up for the girls, and plenty of makeup for the boys, really turned us into freaks! The green crosses painted on our faces certainly didn’t help our appearances any either. We wouldn’t have had nearly so much trouble getting through the day-had it not been for the running errands, bowing, repeating the high school yell, bowing, polishing, shoes, bowing, not talking to other freshmen, bowing, and getting our studies done. That night we had our initiation party. Each one of us was called upon to do some stunt. All in all, though, initiation was a lot of fun. e learned that outside of a few little faults, the upperclassmen really aren’t such bad fellows after all.” Compliments of the Cheese Factory ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Well, what should I say here? don't really know. I guess I won't mention that this section includes Student Government, Newspaper Staff, Honor Societies, Homecoming, Christmas Party, the plays, and many more. I don't know how to say that this section tells us about all those outside activities, those “necessary evils of school life, so I won't mention it. Since there is nothing here, let's read the “inside stuff, shall we? Compliments of Livey Meat Market STUDENT COUNCIL First row: Erin Larkin, Mr. Snider, Don Larson, Dorothy Yfagnuson. Second row: Euryth Von Holten, Marlene Hoffman, Jack Brandenburg, Buddy Wharton, Jack Dietz, Janice Bass, Rita Hardersen. Third row: Pat Quinn, Marit YVangelin, James Jav, Wayne Kletzien, Dick Waterhouse, Boh Peach, Nyla Jo Kasten, Charlene Gallcntinc. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First row: Dorothy Magnuson, Wayne Kletzien, Air. Snider, Gloria Schoff. Second row: Vivian Oberle, Marjorie Gilchrist, Erin Larkin, Sue Livey, Neale Wallace, Marlene Hoffman, Nita Hunter, Kay Wedding. Third row: Charlene Gallcntinc, Lois Ganschow, Jo Ann Snider, Jim Hopkins, Fred Schoaf, Richard Albright, Myril Hallman, Nelda Ann Gloden, Phyllis Albright. NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY First row: Louise Colvin, Pat Quinn, Mrs. Watson, Rita Hardersen. Second row: Fred Snider, Janet O'Alay, Clifford Ganschow, Norma Dalziel, Gail Gonigam, Carolyn Johnson, Franklvn Larson, Nancy Watson, Max Geldean. Third row: Bonnie Hardersen, Lorna Hoge, Eugene Lauritzcn, Lee Thompson, Vernon Winchell, Donald Bohm, Jon Alinier, Nyla Jo Kasten, Betty Andersen. Compliments of The First State Bank Student Council The Student Council can, in many ways, be compared with the National Congress in Washington, D. C. But, perhaps, the most important difference is that our council does not have the power to make laws. However, the function of our council is to settle problems concerning both students and teachers, which is almost as important as making laws. The entire student body selected the following officers: President.........................................Donald Larson Vice-President......................................Erin Larkin Secretary-Treasurer......................Dorothy Magnuson Mr. Snider is our capable sponsor. The individual classes picked their own Senators: Seniors........................................Boh Peach Juniors..................................Marlene Hoffman Sophomores.....................................Janice Bass Freshmen.................................Jack Brandenburg The number of representatives is determined by the enrollment of the class. For every fifteen students, the class is allowed one representative. The representatives are chosen each semester, but the Senators serve the entire vear. CLASS REPRESENTATIVES 1st Semester SENIORS 2nd Semester Wayne Kletzien Wayne Kletzien Jack Dietz Jack Dietz Charlene Gallentine JUNIORS Charlene Gallentine Buddy Wharton Bettv McElvania Alarit Wangeli SOPHOMORES Richard Albright Pat Quinn Pat Quinn Rita Hardersen Lenorc Parker James Jay Louie Vickrey FRESHMEN Euryth Von Holtcn Bonnie Hardersen Nvla Jo Kastcn Jon Minicr Dick Waterhouse Clifford Ganschow Wayne Kletzien was chosen by the Council as our Sergeant-at-Arms. The Student Council sponsored two of the most important social events of the year-the Homecoming and the Christmas party, our parents being invited to the latter. Both of these proved to be very successful. On April 21 and 22, the Illinois Association of Student Councils will hold its annual convention in Peoria, Illinois. This year we arc allowed to send two delegates. The council selected Don Larson and Wayne Kletzien as these delegates. Compliments of Cities Service Don Marquis Chapter NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY S is for scholarship, knowledge complete L is for leadership, great or discrete C is for character, bright or gay S is for service, throughout the day. I lie Don jMarquis chapter is limited to members in the Junior and Senior classes in school who meet the requirements as set forth in the charter. They belong to the organization because they have these four qualifications: Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service. During the first semester, members of the Junior Honor Society were initiated into the National Honor Society at an afternoon assembly held in the auditorium on November 23rd. There was also an impressive initiation held on February 15th for those eligible the second semester. This was attended by the parents. The officers for the year were: President....... Vice-President.. Secretary- Treasurer Advisor......... Wayne Klet .ien Dorothy .Magnuson ......Gloria Schoff ..........Mr. Snider National Junior Honor Society-Mehitabel The Mehitabel chapter of the National Junior Honor Society has been established to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to develop loyal citizenship in a pupil, to stimuate a desire to serve, to help better a pupil's character, and to bring out his or her leadership. This society meets several times a year and plans to have at least one social gathering with the Senior Society. The present officers are: President..........................Pat Quinn Vice-President................Rita Hardersen Secretary.......................Louise Colvin Sponsor...........................Mrs. Watson Compliments of Glen E. Fritz—Plumbing and Heating Walnut Day October 23rd Walnut was all a-ditlier. The occasion was our first Walnut Day Celebration. The reason for it was the completion of a new street lighting system. School was dismissed early on Friday afternoon (Surprise!!) so that the school band and drill team could lead the large parade through town. There were many beautiful floats—in fact, the Freshmen won first prize with theirs! We shouldn’t forger the Senior float either, for it won second prize. Homecoming On October 21 the Walnut Blue Raiders gave Galva a very “damp” reception. Most important, we won the game by a score of 33-6. The team and fans went home soaked but happy—the game was played in the middle of a cloudburst. The dance was held on Saturday night, the 22nd, in the gym. (Incidentally, didn’t the Sophomores do a super job of decorating?) Theldon Myers and his band furnished music for the large crowd of students, alumni and guests. The highlight of Christmas Party Do you remember what happened on the evening of December 22? Well, of course! It was the night of the annual Christmas Party at W.H.S.! If you remember, the gym was appropriately decorated, (thanks to the efforts of the Freshman class) and everyone came dressed in his (or her) best to enjoy the evening. Music was furnished by the Theldon Meyers Orchestra. Santa Claus was there at intermission to see all the ‘good little boys and girls of Walnut High.’ (Did you The next day, Saturday the 24th, was a busy one too. Everyone was busy enjoying the rides and stands which were on Main Street. (Too bad we were too old to get free rides, wasn’t it, kids?) Saturday night was the most fun. There were a group of WLS entertainers, the drawings for the prizes, and last bur not least, a street dance. Everyone had such a swell time—don’t you hope we have another Walnut Day next year? the evening was the crowning of the queen, Lois Peterson, by the football cocaptains, Bob Peach and Don Larson. The queen’s attendants were Phyllis Renner, Marlene Hoffman, Phyllis Andersen and Joan Lauritzen. Two alumni, Les Renner and Neil Lathrop, and a girls’ sextette were also on the intermission program. All in all, it was a gala affair—and weren’t the refreshments good! (We can't forget food.) notice how much Santa’s voice sounded like Roger’s? Coincidence, 1 guess.) Phyllis Renner and Lois Peterson furnished a vocal duet and a Junior Class trio consisting of Marlene Hoffman, Erin Larkin and Betty Lou McElvania also sang during the intermission program. The Sophomore Class furnished refreshments. At 11:30 everyone trudged home, (through the snowdrifts, if you recall), looking forward to a long Christmas vacation. Compliments of The Walnut Leader JUNIOR PLAY CAST Roger Gallentine, Joyce Larson, Marlene Hoffman, Fred Shoaf, Kav Wedding, Betty McF.l-vania. Buddy Warton, Jo Ann Snider, Dick Albright, Erin Larkin, Marjorie Gilchrist. Douglas Andersen. PAPER STAFF First row: Mrs. Watson, Jo Ann Snider, Kav Wedding, Richard Albright. Second row: Erin Larkin, Xita Hunter, Margie Von Holten, Marjorie Gilchrist, Betty McElvania. Third row: Beatrice Trobaugh, Marit Wangelin, Mvril Hallman, Joyce Larson, Marlene Hoffman. ANNUAL STAFF First row: Dorothy Magnuson, Xelda Ann Gloden, Miss Dufelmeier, Sue Livey, Wayne Kletzien. Second row: Dolly Stickle, Lois Peterson, Charlene Gallentine, Vivian Oberle. Third row: Caroline Parker, Gloria Schoff, Ellsworth Kelly, Phyllis Renner, Phyllis Albright. Fourth row: Rita Middleton, Lois Gan-schow, Don Larson, Marge Fritz, Alberta Gustafson. Fifth row: Tommy Flanders, Herbert Gerdcs, Jim Hopkins, Bob Peach, Don Mungor. SENIOR PLAY CAST Seated: Sue Livey, Gloria Schoff, Charlene Gallentine, Lois Peterson, Phyllis Renner, Dorothy Magnuson. Standing: Jack Diet ., Don Larson, Dolly Stickle, Tom Flanders. Herb Gerdes, Wayne Klcr-zien, Mrs. Watson. Compliments of Schmitt's Drug Store Junior Play Friday, November 18, 1949, certain members of the Junior Class launched their dramatic careers with the preesnta-tion of “Half Past Teen.” (They had considered “Hamlet,” but for some reason they changed their minds!) The audience was kept in stitches by the complicated problems of teen-agers. Roger Gallentine and Buddy Wharton were quite the cowboys, weren’t they? That western “twang of Roger’s was really something and Buddy played the part that he always plays, the quiet type. Jo Ann Snider’s screams. Senior Play ult's a Deal” was a comedy in three acts. The characters ranged from a sweet, helpful girl to a very much henpecked husband. The play took place in the office of the Barrett Blake Realty Company. The time covered was two days. Gloria Schoff had the lead, Barbara. Phyllis Renner and Jack Diet , were the sister and brother of Gloria. Giggling Isabelle (Sue Livey) was the gal who chased Jack, or “Tacky,” as he was called in the play. (As we learned, he acquired that name for that was how he looked.) Owen (Wayne Kletzien) was in love with Barbara, but through some jealousy of Gladys (Charlene Gallentine) a few complications set in. Mr. Mac (Don Larson) and Betty McElvania’s love affair, Kay Wedding and Marlene Hoffman’s arguments and Richard Albright’s nervous symptoms, kept things lively. F.rin Larkin, Joyce Larson, Douglas Andersen, and Fred Schoaf completed the fine cast. You did a swell job, Juniors! Mrs. Watson directed the production with Marit Wangelin as her assistant. Between acts entertainment consisted of vocal solo by Nita Hunter, accompanied by Betty M. and piano selections by Nelda Ann Gloden. Adelaid Millie (Dorothy Magnuson) surely waited a long time to tell each other of their love. (Better late than never, though.) Mrs. Marsh (Lois Peterson) had her hands full with that Isabelle. Mr. and Mrs. Moyer (Tom Flanders and Dolly Stickle) surely exchanged roles before the play was over, didn’t they? Barrett Blake (Herbert Gerdes) was Barbara’s boss. He had his problems, too. Barbara was too sympathetic, he thought. The actors (?) wish to thank Mr. Watson for her great help in directing this play. (Remember how she acted as Isabelle at rehearsal!) The players had a lot of fun at practice and in putting it on. They hope the audience had the same reaction. Compliments of Nelick's Drug Store The Walnut Tree Bur, Mom, you have to find my baby picture! Can’t I borrow your camera for snaps for the annual? Or, could I hand in my activities later? There surely are many problems for the annual staff to solve. But they are seniors and should be able to take it. (Ha!) We surely tried to have a good annual, but, of course, you are the only judge of that. Our intentions were good anyway. At the head of our tree were Nelda and Susie. Next in line, the second branch, were Wayne and, you guessed it, Dorothy. The Blue Streak For the year 1949-1950 the paper staff decided to call the Walnut Community High School paper “The Blue Streak. Our paper was printed in the “Walnut Leader” once every two weeks. This year’s staff was: Kay Wedding, editor; Jo Ann Snider, assistant editor; Richard Albright, sports editor; Erin Larkin, humor; Betty McElvania, senior news; Marit Wangelin, junior news; Marlene Hoffman, sophomore news; Myril Hallman, freshman news; Joyce Larson, activities; Margie Von Holten and Nita Hunter, features; gossip, Peeking Pol; Marjorie Gilchrist, Joanne Fritz, Beatrice Trobaugh, roving reporters. In addition to having the regular class news, humor activity, sports, gossip, and Tom really had “fun”??? cutting and ar- I ranging the senior pictures. Char made a I good attempt at the printing but was [ saved by Mr. Hatland. (Thanks!) Caro- I line is very handy with a pen and did a fine job as our artist. Others helped in typing and gave helpful suggestions. We really appreciated it. Miss Dufclmeier stayed many nights and helped and helped i and helped. More fun. Well, now you may go ahead and see and read the rest. Hope you like it. editorial columns, the staff has tried to add a few new articles. Peeking Pol took care of gossip. V. I. P.’s (Very Important Persons), the class officers were interviewed. Aunt Abigail was the Mary Haworth of our paper. Both good and not so good things that some students had done were related in our Orchids and Onions column. Who’s Who, Guess Who. and This and That from Here and There complete the list of new features we have added. We have had a lot of fun in editing the “Blue Streak,” but we couldn’t have done it nearly so well without the able assistance of our advisor, Mrs. Watson. We hope that next year’s Juniors will have the same fun as we did, if not more. Compliments of Schrader Produce Assembly Programs Come, lads and lassies, and listen to the Kilties. We were entertained by these men on November 16. They sang Scottish songs. Thar bagpipe was surely interesting. (Don’t you dare call those skirts they wear, skirts, because they aren’t skirts.) The Princeton minister talked to us. Poor man, he was called away from hunting. Mr. Tucker gave us his impressions of animals and various other noises. Pretty plaid shirt! Mr. Milan presented a very enjoyable assembly by giving his ideas of familiar characters. He made us all sleepy when he gave Rip Van Winkle. “See there is nothing up either sleeve.” We’ll always remember how to make a lemon-drop. The Cole Marionettes presented the “Adventures of Thumblina.” We all liked it very much. The Lincoln movie was wonderful. It brought home a few points that Mr. Snider tried to give us. G. B. H. sponsored a group of entertainers who were very good. Wasn’t that marimba player swell? Now, there is another kind of assembly, the semester assembly. We heard all the “info.” Some good news, and others, well, news, anyway. The last assembly was the best, in one way, and in another, rather sad. It was the next to the last time the class of ’50 marched out of the auditorium. (Graduation was the last.) Each class moved into their new seats and. as the cheerleaders led the school song, the Seniors marched out—“Hail to al-nut High—.” Compliments of The Federated Store F. If. A. First row: Nelda Ann Glodcn, Dorothy Magnuson, Erin Larkin, Margie Von Molten, Phyllis Albright, Betty McElvania. Second row: Margaret White, Janet Hoffman, Lenore Parker, Joan Lauritzcn, Phyllis Andei-son. Miss Osborn, Lois Peterson, Phyllis Middleton, Dorothy Howes, Nancy Watson, Elsie Lee. Third row: Euryth Von Holten, Beatrice Trobaugh, Helen Gerdes, Joanne Gloden, Betty Andersen, Marlene Hoffman, Nancv Fritz, Norma Dalziel, Evelyn Paepke, Adrian Blackert, Carolyn Johnson. Fourth row: Pat Quinn, Bonnie Mardcrsen, Charlene Gallcntinc, Gloria Schoff, Joyce Larson, Lois Ganschow, Marit Wangelin, Lorna Hoge, Shirley White, Patricia Sidcbottom, Marilyn Ganschow. 0. BROTHERS AND SISTERS First row: Margaret and Bob White, Willis and Bcrnadine Heidenreich, Marcella and Darlene Hardy, Jo Ann and Fred Snider. Second row: Margie and Euryth Von Holten, Billy and Sue Livey, Stanley Braden and Harold Pickering, Ronnie and Roger Williams, Leon and Mabel Palmer, Bobby and Lois Peterson. Third row: Angela, John, and Elizabeth Perino, Phyllis and Rita Middleton, Richard and Marlene Hoffman, Adrian and Gayle Blackert, Don, Joyce and Franklyn Larson. Fourth row: Rita and Bonnie Hardersen, Herbert and Helen Gerdes, Aryln and Charlene Gallcntinc, Dean and Vernon Winehcll, Clarence and Mary Bakrc, Betty and Kenny Bourquin. Fifth row: Joanne and Nancy Fritz, Bob and Jane Peach, Bill and Richard Saner, Lawrence and Frederick Clausen, Myril and Devon Hallman, Betty and Junior Howes. F. F. A. First row: Kenny Bourquin, Herbert Gerdes, Harold Bohm, Neale Wallace, Wayne Kletzicn, Jack Dietz, Mr. Hatland. Second row: Roger Baumgartner, Clifford Ganschow, James Kinnamon, Clarence Baker, Leon Palmer ,Bobby Peterson, Gayle Blackert, Gail Gonigam, Ivan Rudiger, Kenneth Hardesty, Max Geldean. Third row: Arlyn Gallentine, Richard Hoffman, Dean Winehcll, John Wallis, Eugene Farmer, John Perino, Benny Birkcy, Junior Howes. Fourth row: Roger Gallcntinc, Dick Christensen, Frederick Clausen, Don Mungor, Lee Thompson, La Verne Kranoy, Henry Kuhnert, Jack Brandenburg. Fifth row: Donald Bohm, Vernon Winehcll, Eddie Jacobs, Bill Server, James Jay, Dick Waterhouse, Bob Peach, Ronald Burkey, Willis Heidenreich, John Schuncman, Gordon Tornow, Don Larson. Compliments of H. H. Jaquet F. H A. F.I I. A. is a national organization of pupils who study homemaking in junior and senior high schools. We work for a better and happier home life for everyone. We think that helping to make homes, now and in the future, is the most improtant thing that we can do for democracy. The motto of the organization is: “Toward New Horizons.” The flower is the red rose, symbolic of vibrant, glowing health, and the colors are red and white, symbolic of youth and purity. The emblem of the F.H.A. is octagonal in shape and bears the name of the organization around the top. Around the bottom, the motto is given. In the center there is a house supported by two hands which symbolizes that the future homes of America are in the hands of its youth. Guards will be used to denote degrees of membership. Our officers for this year are: President..................... Vice-President................ Secretary!'reasurer........... Corresponding Secretary....... Pianist....................... Song Leader................... ..Margie Von Holten ..........Erin Larkin ....Dorothy Magnuson Phyllis Albright ...Nelda Ann Gloden Betty Lou McElvania Our club mother was Mrs. Clifford Larkin, and our faculty sponsor was Miss Marjorie Osborn. Margie Von Holten and Erin Larkin were our representatives to the 1949 House of Delegates meeting in Peoria. There, Erin served as chairman of the nominating committee. Our club has enjoyed many interesting activities this year. This December the F.H.A. and the F.F.A. had a chili supper before we went caroling. The Mother-Daughter Banquet was held in April. The regular monthly meetings were held on the third Monday of the month at 3:20 in the high school. Compliments of Sergeant's Red and White Food Store F. F. A. The Walnut Chapter of the Future Farmers of America was organized on October 14, 1929. This organization is for boys who are studying Vocational Agriculture. The first year consists of a study of soils, crops, and animal husbandry, and is called Agriculture 1 because we use the cross section method in teaching the subject. The second year is along the same lines as Agriculture 1 but more advanced. The third year is fundamentally farm shop work with a continuation of supervised farm projects. Two seniors took more advanced work in farm shop the fourth year with Agriculture III. Farm shop fundamentals are given all three years as the need arises in making equipment for farm projects. The motto of this organization is: Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve The organization tries to develop leadership, character, cooperation, scholarship, thrift, recreation, service and patriotism. The capable officers for this year were: President................Neale Wallace Vice-President...........Harold Bohm Secretary...............Wayne Kletzien Reporter................Herbert Gerdcs Treasurer.........................Jack Dietz Sentinel..............Kenneth Bourquin Advisor....................Mr. Hatland There were forty members in the organization this year. They held their regular meetings on the third Monday of each month at 3:20 p. m. Black and Abbott Farms sponsored a corn yield contest. Robert Peach won the highest yield of this chapter with a 127.8 bushels of PAG 347. He received a handsome Parker pen and pencil set. Seven members made over 100 bushels of corn per acre. Each student who completed yield records received a leather pocket secretary record book. James Kinnamon had the highest yield of corn with 102 bushels for the Pioneer participants of Walnut Chapter. Pocket flash light cases were presented to those who had Pioneer corn yield tests. The chapter has been selling garden seeds and automatic “Boost the Raiders’’ The members arc proud of the Scars Roebuck Foundation Shield Award for the best achievement in soil conservation practice for Section V high schools, which was presented at the summer F.F.A. conference at Urbana, Illinois. They were also pleased to see that they received three first places in the National Duroc Judging contest last spring in which 20,000 persons took part. The F.F.A. is going on a trip to Chicago in the middle of April with the purpose of seeing the city. The trip winners are those who have attended the required F.F.A. meetings and have paid their dues on time. In all, the 1949 season has been an active and successful year for Walnut F.F.A. Chapter. Compliments of Stiver's Cleaners MUSIC “Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. During the past school year many students at Walnut High have found this familiar quotation to be true. We have developed an appreciation for finer music and in so doing have enriched our lives. At the beginning of the 1949-50 school year the ranks of the Walnut High School Band and Choruses looked somewhat depleted. This situation was left after the large class of '49 graduated. However, everyone felt that we could, and would, have a successful year and pitched right in to help make it so ( we think it has been the best). Starting front scratch, Mr. O'May soon built up a band of forty-four members, and three choruses boys', girls', and mixed; totaling one hundred and three in number. Personal instruction in band was added this year and has been of great value to the band. To gain valuable (and much needed) experience the band played for a football game—remember that super pass of Mr. O'May’s? I f7 ow! We gave our first band concert on February 14, 1950. We singers had a chance to display our ‘talentf?) at the annual American Education Week supper held on Tuesday, November 8. On remembering the quantities of food consumed that evening, it will always be a mystery as to how the boys presented “Dry Hones or how the girls sang “Blue Tail Fly. 1 he band and choruses presented the annual Musicade on March 17. We are proud of this program and were glad to receive the support of the public, whose attendance helps us in paying for our new uniforms. These programs have been possible only through the efforts of our Music Director, Mr. O’May, whose patience and good humor always brought us over the rough spots. e Compliments of Dr. A. N. Bolz MIX! I) CHORUS First row: Nclda Ann Gloden, Lois Peterson, Janet Hoffman, Norma Wolfe, Fred Snider. Max Gel dean, Gayle Blackert, Bobby Peterson, Dorothy Magnuson, Vivian Oberle, Dolly Stickle, Mr. O’May. Second row: Betty McElvania, Kay Wedding, Erin Larkin, Marjorie Gilchrist, Franklvn Larson, Roger Williams, Jimmy Blondin, Gail Gonigam, Billy Livey, Betty Bourquin, Phyllis Albright, Arlene Barth, Nita Hunter. Third row: Zulma DeWaele, Sue Livey, Marge Fritz, Phyllis Renner, Jack Dietz, John Perino, Jon Minier, Ronnie Williams, Kenny Bourquin, Dean Winchcll, Caroline Parker, Beatrice Trobaugh, Marlene Hoffman, Margie Von Holten. Fourth row: (Gloria Schoff, Joanne Fritz, Marit Wangelin, Roger Gallcntine, La Verne Kranov, Douglas Andersen, Buddy Wharton, Don Larson, Jack Brandenburg, Eugene Farmer, Darlene Hardy, Charlene Gallcntine, Alberta Gustafson. Fifth row: Jo Ann Snider, Lois Ganschow, Arlyn Gallcntine, Charles Dyche, Fred Schoaf. Tommy Flanders, Wayne Kletzicn, Jim Hopkins, Bob YY hite, John Schucncman, Joyce Larson, Myril Hallman. BAND First row: Janet O’May, Marlene Hoffman, Nyla Jo Kasten, Mr. O’Mav, Adrian Blackert, Joyce Larson, Nclda Ann Gloden. Second row: Louise Colvin, Phyllis Andersen, Janice Bass, Bonnie Hardersen, Marjorie Gilchrist, Jo Ann Snider, Ronnie Williams, Jack Dietz, Louis Vickrcv, Roger Gallcntine. Third row: Norma Dalziel, Joanne Fritz, Shirley White, Lorna Hoge, Arlyn Gallcntine, Betty Andersen, Nancy Watson, Rita Hardersen, Dorothy Howes, Jim Hopkins, Marilyn Ganschow, Vivian Oberle. Fourth row: John Schuncman, La Verne Kranov, Clifford Ganschow, Joanne Gloden, Fred Snider, Vernon Winchcll, Douglas Andersen, Dick Christensen. Fifth row: Roger Baumgartner, Don Larson, Marit Wangelin, Kav Wedding, Carolyn Johnson, Betty McElvania, Fred Schoaf, Nancy Fritz, Evelyn Paepke. Compliments of The Walnut Cafe—Darmer and Bell, Proprietors Musicade Down rhe aisles came the pretty (?) young ladies in their formals and the handsome (?) young men in their Sunday best. As they found their places on stage the band starred playing. Wc were all very quiet behind the curtain as the music began, not only because we enjoyed the music, but because there were teachers there to see that we were quiet. After the band numbers, Tom Flanders gave an original Monologue, “Let’s Retrieve.’’ He had more troubles with his little doggie than Mr. Snider has with his pupils in American History. The Freshman-Sophomore triple trio sang “Tea for Two.” Nice harmonizing. Bob Peach gave his monologue, “A Mistaken Proposal.” 1 le better be careful in later life about proposals! We wouldn’t want him to become a bigamist, would we? “On stage everybody” for “Kathryn’s Wedding Day” and “Requiem.” I he girls then sang “Lost Chord” (do you suppose they found it?) and “Some Enchanted Evening.” This was really a favorite among them. (They tried to get Ezio Pinza to appear, but he was too busy!) The boys’ octet sang “Moonlight” and the Clarinet Quartet played. “Some Idle Chatter” was super. Wayne had some trouble with his little black-faced friends, Jack and John. Boom, boom, boom! Don Larson played a bass horn solo—boom, boom, boom! The freshman-sophomore girls’ chorus presented “Rosary” and “Lullaby.” (We noticed some of the babies going to sleep on the lullaby.) They certainly awakened though, when the boys sang “Joshua Fit Dc Battle of Jericho,” “Memories,” and “Dry Bones.” The Junior and Senior girls picked up their skirts and joined the boys for “Deep in My Heart.” The boys left the girls alone—(oh sigh)—for their songs: “Daybreak,” “Nightingale,” and “Morning.” (Lois Peterson did a nice job on her solo for the “bird song.”) She also sang a solo, “Out of the Dusk.” c liked it very much as did rhe audience. (She was glad of the chance to lean against the piano; nerves, you know.) Please, Daddy”? said Dorothy Magnu-son in her monologue. This kept the audience laughing. Wayne Kletzien, (couldn’t let Dot outdo him) sang a solo. Nice tenor! The program ended with the singing of “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes,” and “Homing.” (And acting on this suggestion, everyone did just that; went home!) (Our tired, but happy, director, Mr. O'May, did the same.) Compliments of Dr. J. H. Hopkins JUNIOR-SENIOR CHORUS First row: Nclda Ann Gloden, Vivian Oberle, Janet Hoffman, Norma Wolfe, Dorothy Magnuson, Lois Peterson, Dolly Stickle, Mr. O'May. Second row: Betty Bourquin, Nita Hunter, Kay Wedding, Marjorie Gilchrist, Margie Von Holten, Erin Larkin, Betty McElvania, Arlene Barth, Phyllis Albright. Third row: Beatrice Trobaugh, Caroline Parker, Sue Livev, Phyllis Renner, Alberta Gustafson, Marge Fritz, Zulma DcWaele, Marlene Hoffman. Fourth row: Darlene Hardy, Joanne Fritz, Marit Wangelin, Lois Ganschow, Jo Ann Snider, Myril Hallman, Joyce Larson, Gloria Schoff, Charlene Gallentine. First row: Mr. O'Mav, Fred Snider, Gail Gonigam, Bobby Peterson, Max Gcldcan, Nclda Ann Gloden. Second row: Gayle Blackert, Franklyn Larson, Jimmy Blondin, Roger Williams, Billy Livev. Third row: Jon . tinier, Dean Winchell, Ronnie Williams, Kennv Bourquin, John Perino, Jack Dietz. Fourth row: F.ugene Farmer, LaVernc Kranov, Douglas Andersen, Charles Dyche, Jack Brandenburg, Buddy Wharton, Roger Gallentine. Fifth row: Arlvn Gallentine, Fred Schoaf, Tommy Flanders, Wayne klctzicn, Jim Hopkins, Bob White, John Schuncman, Don Larson. FRESHMAN-SOPIIOMORE CHORUS First row: Mr. O’May, Bemadinc Heidenreich, Euryth Von Holten, Mabel Palmer, Marcella Hardy, Margaret Schrader, Nancy Watson, Janet O’May, Elsie Lee, Margaret White, Nclda Ann Gloden. Second row: Dorothy Howes, Phyllis Middleton, Phyllis Andersen, Carolyn Johnson, Joan Lauritzen, Evelyn Paepke, Lenore Parker, Elizabeth Perino, Angela Perino, .Marlene Weber. Third row: Helen Gcrdes, Rita Hardersen, Janice Bass, Norma Dalziel, Patricia Sidebottom, Pat Quinn, Betty Andersen, Mary Hopkins, Joanne Gloden, Adrian Blackert. Fourth row: Bonnie Hardersen, Norma Fordham, Marilyn Ganschow, Louise Colvin, Mary Baker, Betty Howes, Nvla Jo Kasten, Loma Hoge, Nancy Fritz, Shirley White. BOYS’ CHORUS Compliments of The Walnut Grain Company SPORTS t Introduction to 0 0 0 SPORTS Yea, team—FIGHT! FIGHT! We hear this echo through the crowds at football, basketball, and track. Everyone wished “his” team to fight and win. The cheerleaders jumped around like mad and tried to lead the group in cheers for the team. Get that fumble! Fass the ball! Make the basket!—These are all familiar coaxings from the sidelines. The team knew it was expected to win and so tried very hard. They really appreciated the “push” they received from their loyal fans. Compliments of Dr. Kindt FOOTBALL SQUAD First row: Jack Brandenburg, Douglas Anderson, Dick Christensen, Louis Vickrey, Ronald Williams, Bud Wharton, Bob Peach, Kenny Bourquin, Don I.arson, Roger Gallentine, Benny Burkey, Jim Hopkins. Second row: Bill Sarver, Harold Bohm, Herbert Gcrdcs, John Perino, Jack Dietz, Eugene Farmer, Tom Flanders, John Wallis, John Schuncman, Wayne Kletzien, Dick Whitehouse, Ellsworth Kelly. Third row: Mr. Schock, Fred Snider, Franklyn Larson, Clarence Baker, Dean Winchell, Ronald Leach, Fred Schoaf, Ronald Birkey, Richard Albright, Eddie Jacobs, Gene Lauritzen, Ivan Rudiger, Bill Livey, Fred Pope, Mr. LaRussa. Fourth row: Bobby Peterson, Roger Williams, Stanley Braden, Jon Minicr, Gordon Tornow, Vernon Winchell, Bob White, Lee Thompson, Arlyn Gallentine, Clifford Ganschow, .Max Geldean, Harold Pickering. First row: Bill Sarver, Harold Bohm, Herbert Gerdes, John Perino, Jack Dietz, Eugene Farmer, Tom Flanders, John Wallis, John Schuncman, Wayne Kletzcin, Dick Waterhouse. Second row: Ellsworth Kelly, Jim Hopkins, Benny Burkey, Roger Gallentine, Don Larson, Kenny Bourquin, Bob Peach, Bud Wharton, Ronnie Williams, Louis Vickrey, Dick Christensen, Douglas Anderson, Jack Brandenburg, Mr. LaRussa. JUNIOR VARSITY First row: Harold Pickering, Franklyn Larson, Ivan Rudiger, Dean Winchell, Ronald Leach, Fred Schoaf, Ronald Birkey, Richard Albright, Eddie Jacobs, Clarence Baker, Gene Lauritzen, Bobby Peterson, Fred Snider. Second row: Max Geldean, Bill Livey, Roger Williams, Stanley Braden, Lee Thompson, Vernon Winchell, Bob White, Gordon Tornow, Arlyn Gallentine, Jon Minier, Clifford Ganschow, Fred Pope, Ellsworth Kelly. VARSITY Compliments of Lloyd Wahl's Station Football A total of 49 candidates answered Coach LaRussa’s call for football. Only seven of the twenty-one letterwinners from last year’s championship team returned for action. PRINCETON: The curtain-raiser was with Princeton and the county-seaters dcalth the Raiders a double blow. We lost the services of Co-Capt. Robert Peach for two games with a pulled muscle, and left halfback Roger Gallentine for the entire season with a broken jaw. Halfback Ronnie Williams scored our only TD from eight yards out, late in the fourth quarter. The disheartened Raiders went home on the short end of a 26-6 score. WYOMING: Having gained much needed experience in their tussle with Princeton, the Raiders were ready for their first conference game. Buddy Wharton put on a one-man scoring spree with the aid of his mates and sparked the Raider attack by scoring three TD’s in the second period. The first on a 37 yard jaunt, his second was on a four yard plunge, and his final TD came on a 67 yard sprint through the Indians’ secondary. He also made an extra point and Bohin another as Walnut led 20-0 at half-time. To put the game on ice, end Wayne Kletzien gathered in a TD pass from Don Larson. This concluded our scoring as we went on to a 26-6 victory. TOULON: Wharton again paced his Raider mates in their 25-6 rout (if Toulon. To open the scoring early in the first period, fullback Eugene Farmer, skirted his own right end for eight yards and the first of four Wal- nut TD’s. He also booted the extra point. A few minutes later Wharton took a Toulon punt on his own 30 and dashed 70 yards to score. Immediately after the half, Buddy again boosted the Raiders’ total on a 58 yard punt return, l.ate in the third period, linebacker Tommy Flanders broke up one of the Trojans’ famed flat pass plays and went 24 yards for the score. BRADFORD: Having decisively won their first three games, the Panthers were primed to knockoff the Raiders. Tabbed as a toss-up tiit. Walnut took command on the first play of the second period as Peach celebrated his return to the lineup by driving 2 yards for a TD. With only five minutes left in the game, Bradford punted from behind their goal line to their own 38 where Wharton took it and behind good blocking, stepped the 38 yards to paydirt. Peach plucked a desperation pass out of the air on the Bradford 25 and fought his way to the 1 foot line, where Larson scored on a quarterback sneak. The team played a smooth, heads-up brand of ball, with the line continually throwing the Orange and Black backs for huge losses. WETHERSFIELD: After a staunch goal line stand, a ruling of interference in the end zone on a pass to Bohm, put Walnut on the one-yard line and set up the initial touchdown by quarterback Larson. Receiving the kickoff to start the second half, the Raiders drove to the five yard line, where Larson hit Gerdes with a pass in the end zone. Any faint hopes for a Geese win went a-glimmering when our “Freshman Flash,” Kenny Bour- Compliments of The Quonset Bowl quiu spun into the secondary and then out raced the rest of the defenders for a spectacular 80 yard touchdown run. GALVA: The weatherman gave us a rainy, windswept night for our Homecoming as we racked up our fifth straight Blackhawk conference win by shattering Galva 33-6. A fumble on the Galva 38 set up the first Raider TD. On the third play from scrimmage, Larson hurled a pass to Ger-des, who had slipped behind the safety, on the 20 and raced the remaining yards to score. Another fumble on the Galva 23 paved the way for our second TD. Seven plays later Larson scored from the two. The first quarter ended with Walnut leading 12-0. On the first play of the second period Peach skirted right end for our third TD. Bob also smacked over for the point. A goal-line punt by Galva boomeranged and the wind blew it out on the Galva 8. Two plays later Wharton pounded over from the 3. Peach again scored the PAT. Galva scored its lone TD on an 85 yard punt return as Walnut led 26-6 at half-time. Kenny Bourquin ended the scoring on the first plav of the fourth quarter, as he blasted through center to score. Don Larson passed to Harold Bohm for the point. The result was a 33-6 victory, assurance of at least a tie for the championship, and a successful Homecoming. PRINCEV1LLE: WHO’S Blackhawk conference champions? ? ? The Princes have never been able to whip the Raiders at football and this year was no exception. “Touchdown Tommy,” Flanders opened the Raider scoring by pouncing on Larson’s fumble in the end zone. At half-time the Raiders left the field, with just those 6 points as a cushion. Buddy Wharton stepped through a gaping hole in the Princeville forward wall and raced 71 yards for a touchdown that had the Princes stunned for the remainder of the game. Kletzien made a circus catch of Larson’s pass for the extra point. Wharton scored again from the ten and we led 19-0. Midway through the period Peach powered his way over from the 2 and Wharton raced over the point. A series of five straight pass plays to Harold “Atom” Bohm covered 46 yards and Walnut’s final TD. Eugene Farmer put his “educated toe” to work as he sent the ball sailing through the uprights for the final point in Walnut’s 33-0 massacre of Princeville and the final leg of the LaRussamen’s second consecutive march to an undisputed Blackhawk conference championship. The victorious Raiders were given a fried chicken banquet by their mothers on November 15, 1949, in the High School Gymnasium. The guest speaker for the evening was Frank Havlicek of the Uni-versity of Iowa Athletic Department. Mr. Havlicek’s talk centered on sportsmanship, relating numerous incidents which happened at Iowa. A movie on the Iowa-Orcgon State game was colorfully narrated by Mr. Havlicek as the joyous evening came to a close. Those given Major Letters were: SENIORS, Billy Dietz, Eugene Farmer, Tommy Flanders, Herbert Gerdes, Jim Hopkins, Capt. Donald Larson, Wayne Kletzien, Capt. Robert Peach, John Peri-no, Billy Sarver, John Wallis; JUNIORS, Harold Bohm, Roger Gallentine, Buddy Wharton; SOPHOMORES, Ronnie W illiams, John Schuneman; and FRESHMAN, Kenneth Bourquin. Compliments of R. E. Lewis—Insurance The Team The Co-Captains deserve much credit for leading the team to a successful season. Don Larson stood out as an excellent ball handler, defensive man, passer, punter and field general. Robert Peach missed the first two conference games, due to an injury; but he returned with the third game to prove himself to he one of the best fullbacks in this section of the state. He was a sure open field tackier and clever hard runner. Eugene Farmer was shifted from back-field to line. His strength at the center line position had much to do with the team’s success this year. Billy Diet , was another dependable player. He always played hard and proved to be a good blocker and line backer. Tommy Flanders developed fast this season. He played “heads up ball” at all times. Herbert Gerdes and Harold Bohm were two of the most rugged linemen in the conference. There were very few opponent gains through their positions. I ler-bert was our outstanding long pass receiver and Harold stood out on the short tosses. Wayne Kletzien played left end on offense. He also proved himself to be a good receiver by catching many passes during the season. John Wallis played left tackle. His blocking improved steadily during the season until he became a capable linesman. John Perino played guard on offense and end on defense. In spite of the fact that he weighed 130 pounds, his hard, fast rushing constantly threw the opponents’ plays off in their timing. John Schuneman all but ‘lived’ in the opponent’s backfield as he consistantly harassed enemy runners. Ronnie Williams played defensive line backer and safety. 11c was an alert player, who always seemed to be at the right place at the right time. Kenny Bourquin was a speedy, hard driving halfback. He learned the game fast and was the outstanding Freshman player of this area. Buddy Wharton was a speedy, clever runner, who frequently broke away for long touchdown runs. In addition to being a first class ball carrier, he was an outstanding blocker. Roger Gallentine received a broken jaw in the first game and missed the balance of the season. He is a fast, clever runner. Last year he was the outstanding line-backer of the conference. Although he did not play offense verv often last year, he had one of the best averages in yards gained per play. These boys, along with the other eight members of the varsity squad, deserve a lot of credit for the type of game they played. The other varsity squad members were: Billy Sarver Jim Hopkins, Douglas Andersen, Benny Burkey, Louis Vickrey, Jack Brandenburg, and Dick Waterhouse. W. L. T. T. P. O. P. WALNUT .... 6 0 0 156 24 Bradford 4 1 1 91 42 Princcvillc 4 2 0 SI 42 Wethersfield 3 3 0 39 74 Galva .... 1 4 1 54 77 Toulon .... 1 5 0 37 96 Wyoming 1 5 0 24 102 WALNUT 26 Wyoming 6 WALNUT 25 Toulon 6 WALNUT 18 Bradford 0 WALNUT 26 Wethersfield 6 WALNUT 33 Galva 6 WALNUT 33 Princcvillc 0 Compliments of Home Equipment Company BASKETBALL-FIRST TEAM First row: Bob Peach, Harold Bohm, Don Mungor, Don Larson, Jim Hopkins, Lawrence Clausen. Second row: Ronnie Williams, Roger Gallentinc, Bill Sarver, Buddy’ Wharton, Ellsworth Kellv, Mr. LaRussa. First row: Louis Vickrey, Kenny Bourquin, Eddie Jacobs, Douglas Andersen, Dick Water-house, Gordon Tornow, John Schuneman, Clarence Baker. Second row: Ellsworth Kelly, Franklyn Larson, Jon Minier, Arlyn Gallentinc, Frederick Clausen, Vernon Winchell, Charles Dvchc, Jack Brandenburg, Benny Birkcy, Clifford Gan-schow, Billy Livey, Mr. Shock. MINOR CHEERLEADERS Carolyn Johnson, Marit Wangelin, Phyllis Andersen. MAJOR CHEERLEADERS Betty McElvania, Phyllis Renner, Sue Livey, Marlene Hoffman. BASKETBALL-SECOND TEAM Compliments of Leo Bass—Hatchery Basketball 1949-50 We took up basketball where we had left off in football, as we started the season in an impressive manner. It looked as though we might realize our dream of going to the “Sweet Sixteen” as we flattened Tiskilwa, Ohio, Manlius, and Wyoming, with Harold Bohm paving the way. Then we encountered a snag as we lost a 39-37 heartbreaker to Princeton, on a lost minute pivot shot. Once again we climbed aboard the victory bandwagon as we resumed our winning ways at the expense of Princeville, the Alumni, and Wethersfield. Then we ‘met our Waterloo,’ as Sheffield’s inspired Cardinals got a first half jump on the Raiders which we were never able to overcome. Next, Bradford dulled our hope of a basketball trophy to go beside the one for football. Coach LaRussa then took his boys to Toulon with the burning desire that they still wanted that championship trophy. Sailing along with a comfortable 16 point lead mid-way through the second quarter. Dame Fortune blew a foul wind at our victory ship as Donald Mungor twisted his ankle. The boys wanted to get fired up even more, but they couldn’t. They felt sick inside, the kind vou can’t describe. At Galva we grabbed a three point first quarter lead, but the absence of Don soon told the story. In the Big Four Tourney at Princeton, we found DePue “red hot” as they pulled away steadily after the first quarter. To beat Hall all we had to do was sink our charity tosses. But twenty of them didn’t find the mark and a one point first quarter didn’t help matters any, as we once again failed to snap the streak. Princeton pulled the upset of the tourney as they dumped DePue. They were determined not to let Walnut force them into a title play-off. Behind 12 points at half time, most of the fans correctly felt loss number seven on its way. Ohio proved to be the turning point as we kept the scoreboard humming to the tune of 86-46. It was our biggest point production of the year. Against Wyoming we played the most consistant scoring game that has been played by a Walnut team in many years, as we amassed 19 points in the first quarter and then added 18 in each of the others. As the result. Walnut smothered the In dians 73-42. At Princeville, neither team could hit the backboard, but the Princes’ shots went swishing through the net, while ours bounced harmlessly off the rim. Free throws proved to be the deciding factor, but Lady Luck was seeing Purple. Wethersfield graciously consented to be the cushion that softened the fall of the Princeville loss. Once again we limited the Geese to 35 points, but we collected four more than before, as we chalked up a 57-35 win. On the basis of an earlier win, and a home court advantage, Bradford was an odds-on favorite to repeat. But the ‘never say die' Raiders upset the dope as they trounced the Panthers 54-38. I onion’s rampaging Trojans took a two point halftime lead and maintained it for the remainder of the game as we fell victim to uncanny shooting. For a time it looked as if we might spoil Galva’s bid for a perfect conference slate. A strong third quarter pushed the Raiders even, after we had trailed by seven points at the half. With a minute and forty seconds left, Harold Bohm made his fifth miscuc and left the game a m i d s t thunderous cheering. The Galva magicians then proved their dexterity by vanishing our Compliments of Cold Storage Locker Service—Ira E. Merchant, Prop. seven point lead in the remaining seconds. Lawrence Clausen, who came in for Harold, collected a pivot and a tip-in, but we couldn’t quite make up the height advantage we had lost and dropped a 61-59 overtime thriller. Opening night at the Regional 1 ourney in LaSalle, was supposed to have been Walnut’s last cage appearance of the season. But the Blue and White clad Raiders hadn’t read the Trojans’ press clippings, and went on to outclass Mendota 42-40. The Raiders put up a valient stand against DePue, but the Regional champs packed too much scoring punch in its well balanced attack and the Little Giants copped a 64-53 win. The players’ parents and fans honored our cage crew with a banquet following their inspired play at the Regional. Coach LaRussa, along with Co-Captains Donald Larson and Donald Mungor, reviewed the highlights of the season. Junior varsity coach, James Sehoek enlightened the gathering of the prospects for next year’s team. He then introduced the team and presented them with their awards. Mr. La-Russa acknowledged the efforts of his fine team by awarding them their basketball major letters and citing their contribution to the team. Mr. Jack I lorcnberger, Athletic Director at Wesleyan University, gave an interesting talk of “Athletics—of What Value.” This was followed by a movie showing the fundamentals of the game, entitled “Know Your Basketball.” Varsity letter winners were: Seniors, Lawrence Clauson: Larry was one of the best rebounders on the squad. When the going got rough was when he would shine. In the Galva overtime game he came in to score four of our last five points. James Hopkins: Jim had the high- est free throw average, a classy 65%. Opponents tried in vain to stop his leaping hook shot. Against Wyoming Jim garnered ten points as he contributed his share in our 61-28 win. Donald Larson: Bradford gave “Tuffv” a bad time in football, but he saved up 31 points as a parting remembrance to the Panthers in their final two cage encounters. Donald Mungor: Don waited 'til the last game of the year to do his greatest piece of work, but it was worth waiting for. He engineered our second half drive, as he skillfully outman-euvered the DePue defense to set up our sharp breaking plays. Robert Peach: Bob sank four straight swishers from the corner, to spark the first quarter rampage against Wyoming. Billy Sarver: Bill’s best game was Wyoming, as he out rebounded his taller opponents, but his tip-ins just wouldn’t stay. Juniors, Harold Bohm: His two greatest point productions were Ohio, when he sizzled the chords for 37 points and the Manlius game when he poured through 23 points the last half to push his game total to 36. Roger Gallentine: In the Big Four Tourney “Ike” saved the team from humiliatnig defeat as lie arched in six spectacular 30 foot shots. “Ike” also had a field night as he collected 19 points against Ohio. Buddy Wharton: Bud showed a flash of what he will do next year when he pushed home two long loopers in thirty-five seconds against Wyoming. Without a doubt, Sophomore Ronnie Williams will be next year’s most improved ball player. He showed evidence of this, when in the Mendota game lie came racing across the court, leaped high into the air for the rebound and sent a fast break on its way in the closing seconds. In addition, his clever stalling with “Ike” assured victory in this important game. Compliments of Crane Welding Shop Pop Club “Your pep, your pep, you’ve got it, now keep it, don’t lose it, you’ll need it, your pep, team, pep!” The cheerleaders yelled it out. The pep club answered back. And the Walnut Raiders won! Well, not quite, but it had a lot to do with it. Membership in the Pep Club is one way to express your confidence in and loyalty to the athletes of your school. You back them winning or losing. It’s a great oppor- Cheering Marlene Hoffman, Phyllis Renner, Betty McElvania, and Sue Livey were elected first-team cheerleaders this year. Phyllis Andersen, Marit Wangelin, and Carolyn Johnson were the “pep squad” for the second team. Last year the first team “cheerer-up-pers” had new blue skirts. I his year they added new blouses, (nice of them, eh?) and blue vests on which they put their “W’s.” The school bought two big (and heavy!) megaphones for them. Some of the new cheers of this year tunity for exercising our vocal chords. Every ninth period before a game the seven cheerleaders led the group in new and peppy cheers. (Of course Miss Cully was there to sec that it didn’t get too peppy.) That night they gave them like experts. The cheerleaders workd hard and the girls rsponded by yelling their hearts out, so congratulations, kids, on bringing the Raiders onto victory. were: the bugle cheer, “we’ve got a team with a special way,” “there’s a reason for a coach,” and “choo-choo.” This last was quite a favorite. (It surely was different.) They did “Sis-Boom-Ba” in a new way and also, “We’re from Walnut” with a new twist. (They feel that it was a good thing that no one decided to trip them as they jumped. They wish to thank the kids because they really wanted to stay in one piece.) The cheerleaders appreciated the backing which was given the team. Compliments of The Imogene Shop G. A. A. First row: Flsic Lee, Janet O’May, Furyth Von Holten, Nancy Watson, Marcella Hardy, Miss Cullv, Janet Hoffman, Dolly Stickle, Dorothy Magnuson, Vivian Oberlc, Margaret White. Second row: Lcnorc Parker, Joan Lauritzcn, Kav Wedding, Marjorie Gilchrist, Betty Me-Flvania, Frin Larkin, Carolyn Johnson, Nita Hunter, Phyllis Andersen, Lois Peterson, Marlene Weber. Third row: Margie Von Holten, Charlene Gallentine, Gloria Schoff, Arlene Barth, Phyllis Albright, Rita Harderscn, Bettv Andersen, Beatrice Trobaugh, Marlene Hoffman, Norma Dalzicl, Sue Livey, Phyllis Renner. Fourth row: Evelyn Paepke, Joanne Gloden, Pat Quinn, Bonnie Harderscn, Shirley White, Norma Fordham, Patricia Sidcbottom, Mary Hopkins, Caroline Parker, Helen Gerdes, Janice Bass. Fifth row: Marilyn Ganschow, Mary Baker, Louise Colvin, Nelda Ann Gloden, Myril Hallman, Bettv Howes, Lois Ganschow, Jo Ann Snider, Joyce Larson, Nyla Jo Fasten, Marit VV'angclin, Lorna Hogc. “W” CLUB First row: Mr. Snider, Mr. LaRussa, Wayne Kletzicn, Don Larson, Bob Peach, Jack Diet ., Mr. Shock, Mr. O’May. Second row: Richard Hoffman, John Pcrino, John Wallis, Roger Gallentine, Charles Dychc, Buddy Wharton, Eugene Farmer, Ronnie Williams. Third row: John Schuncman, Tommy Flanders, Lawrence Clausen, Herbert Gerdes, Harold Bohm, Jim Hopkins, Bill Saner, Don Mungor, Kenny Bourquin. PEP CLUB Front row: Carolyn Johnson, Marit Wangelin, Phyllis Andersen, Sue Livey, Betty Lou McFlvania, Phyllis Renner, Marlene Hoffman. Second row: Angela Pcrino, Margaret White, Furyth Von Holten, Dorothy Howes, Phyllis Middleton, Janet Hoffman, Lcnorc Parker, Joan Lauritzcn, Marcella Hardy, Marlene Weber, Margaret Scharder, Nancy Watson, Janet O’Mav, Elizabeth Pcrino. Third row: Marjorie Gilchrist, Kay Wedding, Margie Von Holten, Frin Larkin, Betty Bourquin, Phyllis Albright, Norma Dalzicl, Evelyn Paepke, Virginia Strader, Arlene Barth, Nita Hunter, Dorothy Magnuson, Lois Peterson. Fourth row: Helen Gerdes, Rita Hardersen, Janice Bass, Patricia Quinn, Patricia Sidcbottom, Bonnie Hardensen, Shirley White, Gloria Schoff, Charlene Gallentine, Mary Hopkins, Joanne Gloden, Beatrice Trobaugh. Fifth row: Nancy Fritz, Lorna Hogc, Mary Baker, Nyla Jo Fasten, Myril Hallman, Betty Howes, Lois Ganschow, Joann Snider. Nelda Ann Gloden, Louise Colvin, Joyce Larson, Marilyn Ganschow, Norma Fordham. Compliments of McCarthy's Market G. A. A. The Ciirls’ Athletic Association is a splendid organization to which every girl should belong. It gives girls a chance to get acquainted with the other girls of the school and to participate with them in sports. Good sportsmanship is learned by these girls. The officers for the year of 1949-50 were as follows: President...................Joyce I.arson Vice-President............Phyllis Renner Secretary-Treasurer........Gloria Schoff Advisor'.....................Miss Cully During the months when we can be outdoors, a number of hikes are planned. Usually each girl brings a sack lunch “W” Club The “W” Club is an organization for those who have earned major awards in football, basketball, or track. The purpose of the club, organized in 1946, is to further interests of inter-scholastic athletics and to adopt rules and regulations regarding the granting and wearing of athletic awards. This year’s officers were: President.................. Bob Peach Vice-President..............lion I.arson Secretary-Treasurer....Wayne Kletzien The executive committee for the year includes our sponsor, Coach LaRussa, Principal Snider and Mr. O’May. which she enjoys with the group at the end of the hike. In the winter months, the girls have a lot of fun at chili suppers in the school building. These are followed by rough and tumble stuff in the gym. The girls receive awards by earning points during the year. They get these points by participating in such sports as basketball, golf, roller and ice skating, and even just plain walking. Each year. Walnut is represented in the G.A.A. camp which is held at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This year Marjorie Gilchrist is going. There, you meet other G.A.A. girls and leaders and learn ways of improving your own G.A.A. at home. The annual “W” Club dance was held on the evening of March 24 in the gym, to the music of Theldon Myer’s Orchestra. To earn money this year the members sponsored a basketball game between the Walnut Merchants and the High School Varsity Team. They also sold programs at some of the football and basketball games. Plans are being made for the club to purchase season tickets for next year’s athletic events, to be given to the members who are graduating. Compliments of Yonk's Royal Blue Store TRACK I bird row: Ellsworth Kelly, bred Snider, Gayle Blackert, Fred Pope, Janies Kinnamon, Louis Vickrey, Eugene Lauritzen, John Perino, Jim Blondin, Junior Howes, Billy Livev, Franklyn Larson, Roger Williams, Max Galdcan, Leon Palmer. Second row: Dick Christensen, I .a Verne Kranov, Lee Thompson, Ronald Leach, Gordon Tomow, Robert White, Jimmy Jav, Dick Waterhouse, Fred Schoaf, Richard Sarver, Jack Brandenburg, Douglas Anderson, Jon .Minier. birst row: Assistant Coach Schock, Jack Dietz, Kenny Bourquin, Bud Wharton, Don Mungor, John Schuncman, Bob Peach, Wayne Kletzicn, Harold Bohm, Herb Gcrdcs, Tom Flanders, Junior Dvche, Don Larson, Roger Gallentine, Ronnie Williams, Coach LaRussa. EIGHTH PERIOD P. E. CLASS On back mats: Harold Bohm, Douglas Anderson, Bud Wharton, Fred Schoaf, Ronald Williams, John Wallis, Levon Hallman. Horizontal bar: Don Larson, Lawrence Clausen, Don Mungor, Herb Gcrdes, W illis Hciden-reich. By the parallel bars: Henry Kuhnert, Dick Albright, Tom Flanders, Jim Hoplins. On the parallel bars: John Perino, Dick Hoffman. Standing: Dick Christensen, Wayne Kletzicn. Ronald Burkev. On the mats: Bob Peach, Roger Gallentine, Eugene Farmer, Jack Dietz. V' THIRD PERIOD P. E. CLASS Back row: Fred Snider, Clifford Ganschow, Franklyn Larson, Ivan Rudiger, Arlyn Gallen-tinc, Lugcne Lauritzen, Gail Gonigam, Louie Vickrey, Harold Pickering. On the mat: Kenny Bourquin, Ronnie Williams, Jon Minier. Horizontal bar: Gavle Blackert, Jack Brandenburg, Roger W illiams. Standing row: Junior Dycke, James Kinnamon, John Schuncman, Bob Peterson, La Verne Kranov, Leon Palmer, Benny Burkev, Kenneth Hardesty, Billy Livev, Richard Sarver, Vernon Winchell, Roger Baumgartner, Max Gcldcan. Parallel bars: Dick W aterhouse, Robert W hite, Ronald Leach, Bill Ham. Boxing: John Perino, Jack Dietz. By the horse: Eddie Jacobs, Jim Blondin. Compliments of Short Insurance Agency Track 1950 When Coach LaRussa issued his track call, a total of forty-two candidates responded. Returning letter winners are Donald Larson, Robert Peach, Billy Diet ., Wayne Kletzien, Tommy Flanders, Harold Bohm, Charles Dyche, Ronnie Williams, Roger Gallcntinc, Donald Mungor, Herbert Gerdes, and John Schuneman. The schedule that Coach LaRussa has worked up for his cindermen shows plenty of high-class competition. The season will get underway with the Intra-mural Meet on April 4, 5 and 6. 1 he balance of the meets are: April April April April May May May May May May 19-20 Geneseo Relays. Walnut, Princeville, at Bradford. Fulton Relays. Galva Relays. Walnut, Wethersfield, at Princeton. Gateway Classic at Clinton. Bureau County Meet at Princeton. District .Meet (Site to he announced). Blackhawk Conference Meet at Galya. Stare Track and Field Meet at Champaign. P. E. Revieiv Socker, touch football, square dancing, social dancing, badminton, volley ball, and baseball are some of the sports that took place in P. E. classes this year. Friday the Freshman-Sophomore girls and boys met together and, during the winter, square danced and social danced. 1 hey had a lot of fun in this dancing as well as learning some of the finer points of this art. We hear some of the girls had a little trouble getting the boys out to dance, but, with smiles and pleas, finally succeeded. Good deal! The Junior-Senior girls were not so active. They had their gym classes all by their lonesome. (Poor Things.) They met on Tuesday and Thursday. During the second semester, instead of the regular 'Rough and tumble” stuff, the girls went bowling. They were divided into teams with a captain for each team. Bowling is great fun and good exercise and the girls arc grateful to the bowling alley management for the opportunity. The busy time of the year for Miss Cully and Mr. Schock is Gymboree time. In fact, it’s busy for all. Every night groups of tumblers, skaters, and others can be seen practicing for their part in the program. All in all, I guess everyone is glad of this opportunity for sports. It helps to get those “shapely” shapes for the gals and develops better ones for the boys. Most of all, there is a fine spirit of sportsmanship developed which is something everyone wants. Compliments of Wayne Alshouse Station FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE P. .E. CLASS Standing: Norma Dalziel, Janice Bass, Rita Hardcrsen, Marilyn Ganschow, Alice Pope. On the mats: Bonnie Hardcrsen and Nancy Watson, Mary Hopkins and Margaret White, Dorothy Howes, l.ouise Colvin, Janet O’May, Betty Andersen, Evelyn Paepkc, Angela Perino, Lorna Hogc, Nancy Fritz and Elizabeth Perino, Nyla Jo Kastcn and Joanne Glodcn. Back bends: Phyllis Andersen, Phyllis Middleton, Carolyn Johnson. SQUARE DANCING Left square: Marlene Weber, Roger Baumgartner. Adrian Blacken, Harold Pickering. Bcrna-dine Hcidenreich, Arlyn Gallentine, Mabel Palmer, Vernon Winchell. Back center square: Margaret Schrader, Gail Gonigam, F'.lsic Lee, Ivan Rudiger, Norma lord-ham, Bob Peterson, Pat Sidebottom, Richard Sarver. Right square: Joan I.auritzen, Jack Brandenburg. Marcella Hardy, Fred Clausen, Donald Bohm, F.urvth Von Holtcn, Gordon Iornow, Shirley White. Front center square: Betty Howe,s Fred Pope. Helen Gerdcs, Lee Ihompson, Lenore Parke , Junior Howes, Pat Quinn, Stanley Braden. JUNIOR-SENIOR P. E. CLASS Table tennis: Norma Wolfe, Zulma DeWaele, Miss Cully. Phyllis Albright, Betty Bourquin. Softball: Jo Ann Snider, Dolly Stickle, Kay Wedding. Basketball (background): Sue Livcy, Phyllis Renner, Marlene Hoffman, Betty McLlvama. Volleyball (background): Gloria Schoff, Lois Peterson, Caroline Parker, Vivian Oberle, Erin Larkin, Dorothy Magnuson, Nclda Ann Gloden, Virginia Strader, Joanne Fritz, Mvril Hall man, Nita Hunter, Margie Von Holten, Beatrice Trobaugh. Badminton: Charlene Gallentine, Lois Ganschow, Marge Fritz. Basketball (foreground): Marit Wangelin, Joyce Larson, Rita Middleton, Marjorie Gilchrist. Archery: Darlene Hardy, Alberta Gustafson, Jane Peach, Arlene Barth. Compliments of Dienslake Motor Company I Gymboree Review On the night of March 31 I wanted to do something, so 1 Iwent up town where 1 saw a number of posters in the stores, advertising a high school program. It was something called a “Gymboree.” After seeing the posters, I had my evening planned for me, so I called my girl friend and we went to the program. “My it’s crowded in here! I suppose we are going to have to sit in a corner. This is a good seat. 1 can see everything! Now they arc starring.” The program says, “Elementary Tumbling by the boys.” (The way they do that tumbling, you’d think they would break their necks.) “Now is the girls’ turn. Did you see that elephant walk those girls just did?” Next on the program were some pyramids by the boys. “V ow, are they good and did you sec Harold Pickering hang onto those parallel bars!” The Junior cheerleaders are to do a dance to “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy.” “Well done, girls!” Parallel bars, those scare me; “ 1 won’t look. You need to have a lot of skill to do that.” Skaters W altz. “I could just go to sleep when they skate to that music, but their pretty skating keeps me awake.” Square dancing is next. “That is my favorite type of dancing. They were dressed so colorfully. Now for a skit in boxing. “I think John and Dietz could be champs.” The bowling teams. Bowling is a swell sport! Advance tumbling, “That was good. I surely wish I weren’t too old for that.” Body building and balance. “That’s the way to make bis; shoulders, and at my age, I still swoon at big muscles.” I lorizontal bars. “Wasn’t that frightening? I’m so afraid they will fall and land on their heads.” Now for another dance, by the Varsity cheerleaders. “Isn't it graceful.” Roller rhythm. “iTiose two are good skaters; that spin w as swell.” Now for the grand finale. All that march out represent different sports. (Even a dog gets into the act!) The cheerleaders led the school song. A fitting ending to a wonderful evening. 1 bet Miss Cully and Mr. Schock had a work out too. Thanks to them for this night. “I guess I’ll come back next year.” Compliments of J. E. Schwarzentraub Calendar august 29 Freshman registration, library. School’s about to start! SEPTEMBER 5 Teachers' meeting. What do they think we’re going to do? Labor Day, School Holiday. A wonderful way to start school! 6 School opens. Back to the old grind- 13 G.A.A. meeting. No hikes vet. BCSPA dinner meeting. 16 Football at Princeton. Good game but lost, 6-26. 19 F.H.A. meeting. Let’s have a good corn crop this year. F.F.A. meeting. How about some cookies? 19 Blackhawk Conference meeting at Bradford. 23 Football, Wyoming here. Won a vert-good game, 26-6. 26 Board of Education meeting. Watch out! 27 Illinois State Museum Museumobile. More funny looking objects! Vocational Agriculture meeting, Ncponset. 30 Football at Toulon. What a game! We won 25-6. OCTOBER 3 Student Council. 6- 7 Illinois Association Administrators' and School Masters’ Club, Peoria. Football at Bradford. Won 18-0! 10 G.A.A. meeting. More fun! 11 Librarv Conference, Sterling. 13 Six Weeks Test. Oh! Oh! Football at Wethersfield. Won 21-0! 14 Six Weeks Tests. End of First Six Weeks. That is a relief. 14 Divisional Teachers’ meeting. No school. Goodie! 17 F.H.A. meeting. F.F.A. meeting. 21 Football, Galva here. Won 33-6. Remem- ber that rain? Homecoming. A lot of fun. 24 Board of Education meeting. Now what is up? NOVEMBER 4 Football, Princevillc here. Won 33-0. 7-11 American Education Week. Let's all be good. 7 Student Council. More parties. 8 Open House. 11 Armistice Day. No School. 14 G.A.A. meeting. We want chile. 15 Football Banquet. What a meal! 16 Assembly—“The Kilties.” Very good. 18 Junior Class Play. Remember the Westerners. 21 F.H.A. meeting. Let’s have a party. F.F.A. meeting. 22 Basketball, Tiskilwa here. Won 46-27. Six Weeks Tests. Another one over. 23 Six Weeks Tests. 24 Thanksgiving Vacation. Thanksgiving Vacation. What a vacation! End of 2nd Six Weeks. Two down, four to go. 28 School Resumes. Shucks! Board of Education Meeting. 29 Basketball at Ohio. Won 55-37. 30 Annual meeting of Blackhawk Conference. Walnut. DECEMBER 5 Student Council. More planning. 6 Basketball, Manlius here. Won 58-41. 9 Basketball at Wyoming. Won 61-28. 12 G.A.A. meeting. 13 Basketball, Princeton here. Lost 39-37. I cried and cried. 16 Basketball, Princevillc here. Won 48-30. 19 F.H.A. meeting. Do we get the party? F.F’.A. meeting. Do we get the party? 22 Christmas Vacation begins. Two weeks free! Oh, boy! JANUARY 3 School Resumes. Here we go again. 6 Basketball at Wethersfield. Won 53-35. 9 Student Council. 10 Basketball at Sheffield. Lost 52-45. Feeling mighty low. 13 Basketball, Bradford here. Lost 55-42. Nothing to say. 16 G.A.A. meeting. No more hikes, it's too cold. 17 Basketball at Toulon. Lost 53-50. We should have won. 19 Semester Tests. 20 Semester Tests. First Semester ends. What a relief. Basketball at Galva. Lost 47-37. Oh - - - - Compliments of Stier Repair Shop Calendar 23-28 Bureau County Tournament. Not so good. APRIL 23 F.H.A. meeting. What arc you cooking up today? F.F.A. meeting. 1 Band and vocal contest at LaSalle—still think it should have been four firsts. 25 Assembly—“Mylan.” Good. 3 Student Council—preparing for conven- 30 Board of Education meeting. Sure hope , 1 1 P tion? they don’t talk about me. 7 Good Friday—no school—Must get work done on term paper. Easter vacation-Ah, it's finished. (The 31 Basketball, Ohio here. Won 86 46. 10 EBRUARY term paper.) 3 Basketball, Wyoming here. Won 73-42. Illinois Schoolmasters’ Club, Bloomington. 11 School resumes—Guess we can hand it in now. 6 Student Council. 13 Six Weeks Test. 7 Basketball at Princeville. Lost 36-52. Too bad. 14 One more to go to that fateful time of graduation. 10 Basketball, Wethersfield, here. Won 57-35. Winning streak again? 17 G.A.A. meeting—surely hope we can have another get-together. Bureau County Teachers' Institute. Wonder what goes on in their heads? 24 Board of Education meeting. The teachers get in a huddle. 13 G.A.A. meeting. Let's have some more pep. F.F.A. and F.H.A. meetings. 17 Basketball at Bradford. Won 54-38. 28 Galva relays—Look at our bovs go! 20 21 F.F.A. meeting. F.H.A. meeting. Basketball, Toulon here. Lost 46-48. An- MAY other heart-breaker. 1 Student Council—not much time left. 24 Basketball, Galva here. Lost 59-61. 1 just can’t stand it. 3 Blackhawk band festival—We sure looked mighty nice in our uniforms. 27 Board of Education meeting. 5 Senior class play—not Hollywood actors, but close seconds. MARCH 3 Regional Tournament. YVe beat Mendotn. Rah! Rah! 3 Assembly—“Magician.” Candv factory? 3 Six Weeks rests.—Oh, murder! Fourth six weeks ends. Four down-two to go. 6 Student Council meeting. 13 G.A.A. meeting. “Let’s have a slumber party.” 14 Basketball banquet. Am I ever full! 17 Alusicade program, remember Dorothy’s “But Daddy ------” 20 F.H.A. and F.F.A. meetings. What did you say Miss (). and Mr. H.r 21 Blackhawk vocal festival—Mv, what a small man! 22-24 X.C.A. meeting-Mrs. Snider took over for Mr. Snider. 27 Marionettes—cute show. 31 Gymboree program—It was different and good. 8 G.A.A. meeting—Last time we get together. 12 Junior-Senior Prom—At last! That grand night! 15 F.F.A. and F.H.A. meetings. The last meeting is the best. 16 Blackhawk track meet—“A good beginning maketh a good ending.” 28 Baccalaureate services—wonderful time in lives of seniors. 29 Second semester tCM� —lucky seniors. Board meeting—we'll have to get ready for next year’s Freshies. 30 Memorial Day. Class night—a memorable night. JUNE 1 (Ah, that wonderful month in which there is a wonderful day.) 2 Closing assembly and close of school—but it's the opening of the future for the Seniors. We did it—the 61st annual commencement —we are surely proud! Compliments of The Star-Courier Company Miscelln n po us “What would happen if you didn't Remember When” your “snapshot” was taken to keep as a baby picture” to be later put with the “school calendar? You guessed it—this section is the left-overs. Do you like to hunt for your picture in the group of snapshots? Do you browse through the calendar recalling some of those “marvelous” events? ell, let’s start! Sneeze on a Monday, you sneeze for danger; Sneeze on a Tuesday, you'll kiss a stranger; Sneeze on a Wednesday, you sneeze for a letter; Sneeze on a Thursday, for something better; Sneeze on a Friday, you sneeze for sorrow; Sneeze on a Saturday, vour sweetheart tomorrow; Sneeze on a Sunday, your safety seek; For you will have trouble the whole of the week. We dedicate this poem to February, 1950, for the month of colds and J. I.. Lewis Coal Shortage! A bov who swims may sav he swum, But milk is skimmed and seldom skuin. And nails you trim—they arc not trum. The things one sells arc always sold. But fogs dispelled arc not dispold. And what you smell is never smold. When young, a top you oft saw spun, But did you sec a grin ever grun, Or a potato neatly skun? O, MLE what XTC I always feel when UIC I us?d to rave of LVs eyes, 4 LC I gave countless sighs, 4 KT, 2, and LNR, 1 was a keen competitor. But each now's a noirN’l I, 4 U XL them all UC. An old man once said to me: “I've dug a well at the top of a tree I've found a nest in the Caspian Sea I’ve caught a fish in a cup of tea I’ve put some sugar in the air I've seen a kite inside a pear I've found a worm with twelve false teeth I cat my meat with a holly wreath I decorate my home with cheese I catch the mice upon my knees I do declare the truth you’ll see If vou punctuate this carefully.” Cheer up! You have two chances. One of getting the germ And one of not, And if you get the germ. You have two chances. One of getting the disease And one of not. And if you get the disease. You have two chances. One of dying. And one of not. And if you die—Well, You still have two chances! Compliments of El-Doris Beauty Shop Do You Remember When? Phyllis Albright—mww’r studying in study halls? Wayne Kletzien—didn't go with Dorothy? Arlene Barth—didn't like Lloyd for a name? Donald Larson— didn't have a girl? Betty Bourquin—couldn't sing? Sue Livey—was “Monie instead of “Toni” in the class assembly? Lawrence Clausen—1wasn't bashful? Dorothy Magnuson—had long hair? Zulnia DeWaele—didn't have Lowell Rote on her mind constantly? Rita Middleton—didn’t have an answer for every -one? Jack Dietz—didn't flirt with all the girls? Donald Mungor—didn't make the girls' hearts flutter? Gene Farmer—didn't like to play football? Vivian Oberle—wasn’t with Hobby? Tom Flanders—didn't go to Ohio? Jane Peach—couldn't always tell someone off? Marge Fritz—stayed true to her soldier? Bob Peach—didn't have some girl on the string? Charlene Gallentine—didn't like men? John Perino—had white hair? Lois Ganschow—■weighed 2(X) pounds? Lois Peterson—wouldn’t go with men? Herbert Gerdes—was in a hurry (except when he hit a telephone pole)? Phyllis Renner-ti'CM with a certain soldier? N'clda Gloden—didn't have to work on the annual? Billy Sarvcr—didn't have a witty reply? Alberta Gustafson—had blonde hair? Gloria Schoff—didn't have a car to drive? Dolly Stickle—couldn’t tell a good joke? Devon Hallman—didn't have a good voice for reading in English IV? Virginia Strader—didn’t go with Delmar? Darlene Hardy—had straight hair? John Wallis—wasn’t always talking? Willis Heidcnreich—had a car that would run? Dear Winchell—went steady with a girl? Janet Hoffman—didn't have some kind of trouble? Caroline Parker—didn’t have a friendly smile? James Hopkins—got in trouble in school? Ellsworth Kelly—couldn't argue in history class? Compliments of Robert Schultz—Attorney at Law Baby Pictures 1. Gloria Schoff 2. Jack Dietz 3. Bob and Jane Peach 4. Donald Larson 5. Betty Bourquin 6. Marjorie Fritz 7. Donald Mungor and Dolly Stickle 8. Tommy Flanders 9. Darlene I lardy 10. Willis Heidenreich 11. Arlene Barth 12. Billy Sarver 13. Virginia Strader 14. Nelda Ann Gloden 15. Lois Ganschow 16. Zulma DeWaele 17. Sue Livey 18. Vivian Oberle 19. Rita Middleton 20. Dorothy Magnuson 21. FJlsworth Kelly 22. Wayne Kletzien 23. Phyllis Renner 24. Herbert Gerdes 25. Lois Peterson 26. Charlene Gallentine, Nelda Gloden 27. James 1 lopkins 28. Alberta Gustafson 29. Phyllis Albright 30. Donald Mungor 31. Charlene Gallentine 32. Donald Larson, Wavnc Kletzien 33. Devon Hallman Compliments of R. A. Tuckerman What Would Happen If Donald Bohm grew to be as big as ‘‘Atom” Bohm? Kenneth Bourquin couldn’t play football? Bill Livev's hair turned the same color as Bumbo’s? Fred Snider didn’t have his lessons prepared? Nancy Watson couldn't be heard giggling in the show? Roger Williams didn't have a smart answer for everything? Phyllis Andersen and Carolyn Johnson weren't together constantly? Marilyn Ganschow didn't have to look up to Harold? Ivan Rudiger didn’t have a nice car to drive around? Ronnie Williams weren't with Buddy Warton? Onilee Brandenburg could be with us? We’d be very happy! Dick Christensen didn't act tough? Marjorie Gilchrist wouldn't be pestered any more bv Tommy Flanders? Marlene Hoffman didn't pout every once in awhile over Tuffy? Xita Hunter looked like Joanne Fritz? Erin Larkin didn't giggle? Joyce Larson weren’t the sister of Tuffy? Betty McElvania didn't go with “Ike”? Jo Ann Snider didn't joke with Lois (Pete) Peterson? Kay Wedding wasn’t always gathering things for the Blue Streak? Buddy Wharton were called Logan? Lawrence Clausen went down the halls screaming? Billy Dietz hadn't run away from Isabelle? Tommy Flanders really ended up taking orders a;; he did in the play? Charlene Gallcntine didn’t have her Gail (or is it Joe)? Lois Ganschow were short and fat? I ferbert Gerdes didn't make eves at a certain Senior? Nelda Ann Gloden didn’t always have “super ’ grades? Wavne Kletzien wasn’t with Peg Magnuson all the time? Don Larson didn’t always flirt? Susie Livcy and Phyllis Renner disagreed? Viv Obcrle missed seeing Bobby for a week (or even a day)? Bob Peach didn't go for blondes? Lois Peterson couldn’t sing? Gloria Schoff weren’t neat all the time? Dolly Stickle were quiet in study hall? The Seniors got their articles for the annual in on time? Compliments of Dal Wallis Snaps Those vulgar hoys—showing their legs! Oh, oh, telling secrets “There's a tree in the meadow—” Friends—and they are so cure Goulash—Slumber party What a twosome Who'd want to park with them, anyway? Ride ’em cowboy! Bov, look at those shoulders! On your knees, slaves! Love birds It was such a pretty green, too. Marlene forgot her glasses This speaks for itself, doesn’t it? Let’s have a snow-ball fight, hum? Look! Oh, you he-men! Everybody is so busy Don't they make a pretty picture. Pretty car— Rah-rah-rah! Look at that long hair Just a little dash of green will add to vour beaut Blondic You may bow and repeat the school yell. Hat off! There’s Pat—shv, demure. Too bad Marlene and l uffy were mad at each other Remember the tan you got, Joyce? Shv little gal Two heads are better than one t aking life easy The raiderettes give out. Compliments of Leon Andersen—Sunset Motel Autographs Autographs A utogra phs Autographs Autographs Autographs