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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1961 volume:

In the following pages of this, the twenty-fifth volume of the Walnut Tree, we have attempted to record the memorable events we have experienced during the year 1960-61, In order to present this story in a more interesting manner, we have chosen the comic strip theme because many of the comic strip characters depict life as it really is and in a humorous fashion. We have tried to show all aspects of school life, both curricular and extra-curricular. We have earnestly attempted to record all of the events, and the organizations sponsoring these events, that have taken place this year. When in future years you should like to remember the year 1960-1961 perhaps this volume will help you. We, the Class of 1961, wish to dedicate this twenty-fifth anniversary volume of the Walnut Tree to Mr. Charles Vail. Mr. Vail has very ably served our class for four years as sponsor, and is our football and basketball coach. As we, the senior class, prepare to leave, we wish Mr. Vail continued success in whatever he may do. HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL The first Walnut School was built in 1875 and consisted of three departments -- primary, intermediate, and grammar, with 122 pupils enrolled and Mr. G. D. Paddicord as the Principal. In 1884, a high school was organized with only 10th and 11th grades; there was no graduating class until 1890. In 1894 a new six room building was built. The school year consisted of three terms instead of two semesters which we now have. Of the 215 students enrolled, only 33 were in high school. In 1900, the high school was organized into a four year high school. In 1914 the school building was enlarged and in 1922 a new high school building was built at a cost of $100, 000 under the guidance of the school board consisting of Louis Gonigam Sr. , George Westphd, G. W. Dahl, Howard Keig-win and S. W. Hopkins. The first principal was Mr. Charles Melton. In 1924 the new high school was recognized by the North Central Association and has never lost that distinction. In the beginning the Walnut District embraced only 3, 000 acres. Today it consists of 108.62 square miles with a taxable valuation of $17,737, 385. In 1890 the teaching staff consisted of two teachers, with an enrollment of 33. We now have twelve teachers and the enrollment this year is 169. Agriculture, Home Economics, a full athletic program, a complete music schedule, Drivers Training, and night classes in Typing and Spanish are all part of our curriculum. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul Peach, Dennis Hubbell, Velma Clapp, Karen Dalziel, Randy Urich, Carl Von Holton, Jack Esmond, Leona Jacobs, George Huseman, David Hoge. SITTING LEFT TO RIGHT: Phyllis Von Holton, Cecilia Plum, Mary Wilson, Bonnie Hardy, Karen Wells, Karen Foss, Kay Lind, June Fritz. ANNUAL STAFF The Annual Staff meets regularly on Monday evenings during the school year for the purpose of working on the Walnut Tree. The members of the staff are monimated by the Senior Class, with the final appointments made by the faculty. It is the duty of this group to produce the Walnut Tree and raise sufficient funds through the sale of the book itself, the sale of advertisements, contributions of various school organizations and miscellaneous activities such as the sale of candy. The production of a yearbook involves much work, and the credit for this 1961 edition of the Walnut Tree goes to the below named Seniors who gave their time and effort for this annual. Co-Editors................Karen Foss Bonnie Hardy Business Editors..........George Huseman Randy Urich Senior Editors............Phyllis Von Holten Karen Dalziel Co-Editors for Art........June Fritz Carl Von Holten Snapshots.................Paul Peach David Hoge Activities Editors........Cecilia Plum Kay Lind Organizations Editors.....Dennis Hubbell Jerry Bacorn Music Editors.............Mary Wilson Karen Welles Senior Class President....Jack Esmond Advisor...................Mr. C. H. O'May Advisor C. H. O'May ADMINISTRATION” Board of Directors Left to right--Keith Burkey, Harold Foss, Ernie Norden, Leon Anderson, Aurell Burkey, Larry Ganschow, A. N. Bolz was missing when picture was taken. Faculty Standing, left to right--Mr. Shearburn, Mr. Baxter, Mr. O'May, and Mr. Bloyd. Sitting left to right--Miss Swanson, Mr. Waterhouse, Miss Richmond, Mr. Vail, Mr. LaRussa, Mr. Gage, Mr. Jupin, Mrs. Ewalt, and Mrs. Yonk ARTHUR SHEARBURN, M. A. Biology, Driver's Education, Guidance, Coach EVA EWALT, B. E. Commercial DALE BAXTER, B. S. Vocational Agriculture J. R. GAGE, M.A. Spanish, English BERNICE RICHMOND, B. A. Vocational Home Economics MARGARETE YONK, B. S. Mathematics, Latin C. H. O'MAY, B. A. Band, Chorus, Yearbook PAUL BLOYD, M. A. Social Studies CHARLES JUPIN, M. A. English, Speech, Library SENIORS JACK ESMOND Jocko Breathes there a man with hide so tough who says two sexes aren't enough! Representative to Student Council 1; Football 1, 2; Track 1,2,4; Boy's Chorus 1,3,4; Pres, of Class 2,4; National Jr. Honor Society Vice-Pres. 2; Musicade 2; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Ensemble in Chorus 2; Intra-murals 2; Jr. Honor Society 2,4; W. Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Boy's Octet 4; Blackhawk Vocal Festival 2, 4; Gymboree 2, 4. CLASS MOTTO BONNIE HARDY Bunny Very shy, very neat, very quiet and very sweet. Band Festival 1, 2, 3,4; Vocal Festival 3; Chorus 4; Band 4; Representative 2; Carnival Attendant 1; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Secretary Treasurer of Student Council 4; F. F. A. Chapter Sweetheart 3; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Secretary of Senior Class 4; Student teacher 2; Band Contest 1,2,3.4; Chorus Contest 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Co-Editor of Paper Staff 3; Co-Editor of Annual Staff 4; Junior Class Play 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Alternate to Girls' State 3. CARL VON HOLTEN Coils Some of the things that seem too good to be true--they just aren't!” Football 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Representative 1; President 3; Gymboree 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 3,4; Basketball 2, 3; F. F. A. Treasurer 2; Annual Staff 4; Vice-President 2,4; Student Council Pres. 4; Football Co-Captain 4. We think, therefore, we are. CECILIA PLUM Cecil” A smile for all she meets Band 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Band Festival 2, 3,4; Sec. of F. H. A. 2; Paper Staff 3; Gymbaree 2, 4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Music Festival 2, 3,4; F.H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President of F. H. A. 3; Student Council Rep. 3; Junior Class Play 3. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Waterhouse, Mr. Vail, and Mr. O'May Class Color: Orchid and White Class Flower: Orchid JERRY BACORN Jerry A man whose conscience never troubles him must have it pretty well trained. Boy's Chorus 1,2, 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Brass Ensemble 2, 3,4; FFA Officer 3, 4; ” W Club 1, 2, 3,4; Blackhawk Festival, Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Minstrel Show 3; Paper Staff 3; Representative 3; Blackhawk Festival, Band 1,2, 3, 4; LYNN ANDERSEN Skinny Up, up, my friend--and quit your books! Boy’s Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Football 1; Contest 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball Stat. 2; Boy's Octet 1; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Vocal Festival 1,2; Play Cast 3; Gymboree 2.4. VELMA CLAPP Little Flipper Though she be but little, she is fierce! Chorus 1, 2; G. A. A. 1,2; Bymboree 2,4; F. H.A. 1, 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 3; National Honor Society 3, 4. DEBORAH CONKLIN Debby Of all unusual things--a quiet woman! Band 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Girl’s Chorus 2, 3, 4; Gymboree 2,4; Blackhawk Band Festival 2, 3; F. H.A. 1,2,3, 4; GAA President 4; Paper Staff 3; Class Play 3; Music Contest 1.2, 3, 4. KAREN DALZIEL Katy Our characters are the result of our conduct. Band 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Ensemble 2; Black-hawk Vocal 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Gymboree 2,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; School Paper Staff 3; Blackhawk Band 1,2,3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 2; Student Council 1; Annual Staff 4. u KAREN FOSS Frenchy Mighty sweet and mighty wise. The fun just twinkles in her eyes! Band 1,2, 3,4; Accompanist 1,2, 3, 4; Nat. Hon. Soc. 3.4; Jr. Hon. Soc. 2; FHA 1; GAA 1; Paper Ed. (Co) 3; Co Editor of Annual 4; Twirler 1,2; Majorette 3, 4; Cheerleader (J. V.) 2; Music Camp 3; State Band Chorus Contest 1,3; Blackhawk Vocal 2,3,4; Blackhawk Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. -Sr. Girls' Chorus 3,4; Fresh. -Soph. Chorus 1,2; Special Fund Treas. 1,2, 3,4; Class Sec. 3; Class Vice-Pres. 1; Dist. Ensemble 1,2, 3,4; State Ensemble 1, 2, 3; Dist. Chorus Band Contest 1, 2, 3,4. JOHN FRITZ John R. Seeing is believing, but I’m not looking! Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Boy's Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Boy’s State 3; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; W. Club 1,2, 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Gymboree 2,4 JUNE FRITZ Junie Her art will bring her fame--her personality, friends! FHA 2,3,4; GAA 2.3; Girl’s Chorus 2,3; FHA Officer 4; Gymboree 2,4; Band 1,2,4. JACKIE HEADLY Stymie Shyness holds a heart of gold! Track 1; Boy's Octet 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Gymboree 2. 4. NANCY HEITZLER Nanny I can resist everything except temptation. G. A. A. 1, 2, 3,4; F. H. A. 2, 3,4; Gymboree 2,; 4; Girl's Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 3. GUY HENLINE Doc It ain't the school I don't like it's the principal” of the thing! Football 1, 2, 3,4; Track 1, 2, 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1, 2; Gymboree 2, 4. DAVID HOGE Hogie” I am as I have spoken. G. H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Football 1, 4; A nil u a 1 Staff 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Jr. Class Play 3;Gymboree 2,4. DENNIS HUBBELL Dennis the Menace All over great men are dying and I'm not feeling so well myself! Chorus 1,2; Track 1,2; Paper Staff 3; Music Contest 1, 2; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Annual Staff 4. GEORGE HUSEMAN Husey Argue, argue, early and late, ifaline were crooked, he'd argue it straight! Newspaper Staff 3; Class Play 3; Gymboree 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Track 3. LEONA JACOBS Jaker Love and a cough cannot be hid! F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl’s Chorus 1, 2, 3; Jr. Hon. Soc. 1,2, 3; Musicade 1; Class Sec. Treas. 1; Jr. Class Play 3; Annual Staff 3; Pres, of Jr. Honor Society 2; Color Guard 2; Gymboree 2,4; Paper Staff 3; Vice-Pres. of F.H.A. 3; Carnival Attendant 3. JERRY LANGE Weary If silence were golden I'd be worth a nickel. Student Council 1, 2, 3; F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Pres, of F. F. A. 4; Paper Staff 3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4. KAY LIND Lindy” Quiet and tall with a smile for all! Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2,3; F.H. A. 1,2,3, F.H. A. Officer 2; Paper Staff 3; Music Contest 1,2, 3,4; Blackhawk Band 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Gymboree 2,4. GLORIA LAURITZEN Glo There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers. Girl’s Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; GAA 2,3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; School Paper 3; Ensemble 2; Blackhawk Band 1,2, 3,4; Blackhawk Vocal Festival 3, 4. ROBERT MATTINGLY Rabbit Nothing is more troublesome than the effort of thinking! Mid-Winter Carnival King 1; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Co-Captain in Football 4; Vice-Pres. of Student Council 4; F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Football 1, 2, 3,4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain in Basketball 4; Gymboree 2,4; Paper Staff 3. DOUGLAS PAGE Pedro Full of fun and mischief too--doing things I shouldn't do! Football 1; Boy's Chorus 1,2; Track 1;Representative 2,3,4; Basketball Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Gymboree 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1; Paper Staff 3. PAUL PEACH Tare Why hurry today--there’s always tomorrow! Student Council 1,4; Football 1,2; Vice-President 2, 3; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Blackhawk Festival 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boy's Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Track 1; Gymboree 2.4. LINDA SARVER Linda A friend to all she meets. G. A. A. 1,2,3; Chorus 1;F.H.A. 1. 2, 3; Paper Staff 3. RANDY URICH Monkey Often high-powered firecrackers come in small cases. Basketball 2; Paper Staff 3; Gymboree 2,4; Annual Staff 4. EDNA MAE VALT Eddie” Great rewards are worth waiting for! PHYLLIS VON HOLTEN Pilwldus Quiet (?), but so is the atom bomb!' Band 1; G. A. A. 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1; Paper Staff 3; Gymboree 4. KAREN WELLS Karene Always willing, always there, always ready to do her share. Class Pres. 1; Student Council 1,2, 3; Music(Chorus) 1,2, 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 1,2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1,2; Blackhawk Festival 2,3,4; Music Camp3;Paper Staff 3; Class Play 3; Gymboree 2,4; Class Treasurer 3; Student Council Sec. -Treas. 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1; Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY WILSON Wilbur Any woman can keep a secret until she meets another woman. Ashton High School: Dramatics Club 1;GAA l;Band 1; Mixed Chorus; Girl’s Chorus. Tampico High School: GAA 2; Band; Mixed Chorus; Girls’ Chorus. Walnut High School: Newspaper Staff 3; Girls’Chorus 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Band 3,4; Annual Staff 4. Band 1,2,3, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Gymboree 2, 4; Vocal Festival 1,2; Class Play 3; Ensemble 4; Girl’s Chorus 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2; Band Festival 1,2, 3,4; Paper Staff 3; Annual Staff 4. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY During the four years of our school life in Walnut High School, we have elected the following officers, listed in the order in which they held office: Presidents--Phyllis Von Holten, Jack Esmond, Carl Von Holten, Jack Esmond. Vice-Presidents--Karen Foss, Carl Von Holten, Paul Peach, Carl Von Holten. Secretary--Leona Jacobs, Karen Dalziel, Karen Foss, Bonnie Hardy. Treasurer--Phyllis Von Holten, Cecilia Plum. Representatives--Paul Peach, Tom Conley, Carl Von Holten, Jack Esmond, Jerry Lange, Ned Thompson, Phyllis Von Holten, Doug Page, Cecilia Plum, Jerry Bacorn, Bonnie Hardy. Senators--Karen Dalziel, Tom Conley, Jerry Lange. Sponsors--Mr. Vail (four years), Mrs. Yonk, Mr. Bruss, Mrs. Ewalt, Mr. Waterhouse, Mr. O'May. Our class entered high school with forty-two members, and during our second year we numbered only thirty-seven. At the beginning of our third year, we had dropped to thirty, but increased this to thirty-one in our fourth year. The class of '61 financed itself through the same channels as many classes before us: popcorn, candy and pop sales, the use of the milk machine franchise, magazine sales (in which our class set a school record), sock hops, our junior and senior prays, concessions at the Carnival, the sale of Christmas cards, and a bake sale. The money we earned was spent on our Junior Prom, the senior trip, the class gift to the school, and to finance the year book. We have been well represented in the band, choruses, football, basketball, baseball, and track teams as well as on the honor roll, the student council, and other organizations of our school. We will long remember our initiation into high school, the Junior-Senior Prom on which we worked so very hard, the nights of preparation for our junior and senior plays, the trips to music contests, the excitement of the football and basketball games, and finally, our senior trip. Yes! We are glad to graduate, and we do look forward to going out into the world and establishing a niche for ourselves, but we shall miss, and always remember, the thrill of being a student at dear old Walnut High! CLASS WILL LYNN ANDERSEN: JERRY BACORN: VELMA CLAPP: DEBBY CONKLIN: KAREN DALZIEL: JACK ESMOND: KAREN FOSS: JOHN FRITZ: JUNE FRITZ: BONNIE HARDY: JACKIE HEADLY: NANCY HEITZLER: GUY HENLINE: DAVID HOGE: DENNIS HUBBELL: GEORGE HUSEMAN: LEONA JACOBS: JERRY LANGE: GLORIA LAURITZEN: KAY LIND: BOB MATTINGLY: DOUGLAS PAGE: PAUL PEACH: CECILIA PLUM: LINDA SARVER: RANDY URICH: EDNA VALT: CARL VON HOLTEN: PHYLLIS VON HOLTEN: KAREN WELLS: MARY WILSON: OUR CLASS I, Lynn Andersen, do bequeath my ability to raise heck in Chorus to Jim Carlson. I, Jerry Bacorn, do bequeath my ability to play baritone horn to Jim Meyers. I, Velma Clapp, do bequeath my heighth to Dick Reiss. I, Debby Conklin, do bequeath the ability to get up at 4:30 A. M. to serve breakfast to 126 people every morning to Sharen Wallis. I, Karen Dalziel, do bequeath my love of boys to Emily Briar. I, Jack Esmond, do bequeath my ability to get detentions in 9th period study hall to Kenny Perrizo. I, Karen Foss, do bequeath my fondness of Mr. Vail to Mrs. Vail. I, John Fritz, do bequeath my ability to style my hair to Kenny Perrizo. I, June Fritz, do bequeath my love for horses to Peggy Wallace. I, Bonnie Hardy, do bequeath my quiet manner and quick smile to Kathy Kepner. I, Jackie Headly, do bequeath my ability to talk in study halls to Dennis Guither. I, Nancy Heitzler, do bequeath my ability to catch the right man to Karen Heitzler. I, Guy Henline, do bequeath my weight to Larry Black. I, David Hoge, do bequeath my boots to Mr. LaRussa. I, Dennis Hubbell, do bequeath my fondness of basketball to Randy Holoway. I, George Huseman, do bequeath my dad's old toupee to Mr. O’May. I, Leona Jacobs, do bequeath my ability to wreck Fords to Joyce Schulte. I, Jerry Lange, do bequeath my lovely tenor singing voice to Dale Kepner. I, Gloria Lauritzen, do bequeath all of my musical ability to Nancy Whitver. I, Kay Lind, do bequeath my love and ability for fun to Pam Parker. I, Bob Mattingly, do bequeath my ability to block in football to Dick Whitver. I, Douglas Page, do bequeath my love of the Navy and our love for a '56 Chevy hardtop to Sandra Fritz. I, Paul Peach, do bequeath my trips to Hillsdale to John Fink. I, Cecilia Plum, do bequeath my ability to play clarinet to Paul Waterhouse. I, Linda Sarver, do bequeath my ability to go skating every Friday night to Nandy Dyche. I, Randy Urich, do bequeath my books to anyone who wants to buy them. I, Edna Valt, do bequeath my ability to get excused from P. E. to Emily Briar. I, Carl Von Holten, do bequeath my football ability to Douglas Hansen. I, Phyllis von Holten, do bequeath my ability to cheer to Jimmy Carlsen. I, Karen Wells, do bequeath my ability to play the piano to Nancy Saunders. I, Mary Wilson, do bequeath my dancing ability to Lyna Burkey. We, the Class of '61, do bequeath to the students that will follow in our footsteps, the wonderful tradition of WALNUT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, 'the best little high school in the Mid West'. SENIOR PROPHESY Dear Mr. Vail: I was so glad to see you in the hotel in San Fransisco, the other day and to hear that you have retired from coaching and that you are now on your way to China as manager of the Globe Trotters. It was unfortunate that we did not have time for a longer visit because I had just come from Southern California where the Wingling Brothers circus is in winter quarters. Jack Esmond has become a famous ring master and most of our class is employed by this gaint circus. You remember Lynn Andersen? He has lost a lot of weight and now is a midget in the side show along with Bob Mattingly who is a knife thrower and who married Bonnie Hardy, the assistant to the trapeze artist Karen Dalziel. Karen used-to be pretty good on the trampoline at school. Karen Foss the French Kiss Barker, and Leona Jacobs, the bearded fat lady, have stands very near the pop corn concession, run by Debra Conklin. The most surprising and successful acts of the entire circus are those of Jerry Ba-corn. the Lion Tamer and Velma Clapp, the elephant trainer. No one ever expected to find them in these roles in a circus. Jerry Lange has become very famous as a juggler through the able help of his assistant, Gloria Lauritzen. The tall man, Douglas Page, has caused a little dissention in the circus because of his jealousy of Paul Peach, the fire-eater who is madely in love with the sword swallower, Cecilia Plum. This was told to me by Linda Sarver, who assists Cecilia Plum. Mary Wilson, who loved any kind of a dog, has a wonderful dog act in this circus and Karen Wells, the organ grinder, seems to cast a spell over the dogs as well as the monkeys in Phyllis Von Holten’s monkey act. In looking into the side shows, I was surprised to find Guy Henline as a thin man, Nancy Heitz-ler as a fortune teller, Jackie Headley as a muscle man, David Hoge as a cowboy-shooter, and Kay Lind as a star performer in the role of a snake charmer. Edna Mae Valt, the trapeze artist, shares the spotlight with Carl Von Holten, the bare-back rider. The individual acts of Dennis Hubbell and George H use man, who are the chief clowns, are hilarious. I was surprised to learn that John Fritz has a separate billing for his ballet act. Although I am the business manager for the circus. I really would like to have you visit our show before we go on the road. Sincerely, Randy Urich L. Burkey D. Buzard G. Bass L. Black JUNIOR G. Borop R. Christensen L. Cole The Class of 1962 has a fine three year history, which includes participation in all of the major activities of our school. We are, and have been, well represented in the band, choruses, athletic teams, school projects, such as Homecoming, and on the scholastic Honor Roll. We have always had good officers and representatives. In our Freshman year we elected Kathy Kepner as President, Dennis S c.h r a -der as Vice-President, and Joyce Schulte as our Secretary and Treasurer. Roger Von Holten was our Student Council Senator, and Representatives were Gene Borop, George Bass and Merle Von Holten. In our Sophomore year Kathy Kepner was elected President again with Danny Hoge acting as our Vice-President. Joyce Schulte was Secretary and George Bass Treasurer. Dennis Krebs was our Senator to the Student Council and the Representatives were Jeanie Bacorn, Treva Buzard and Ronald W olf. L. Dyche A. Foss K. Ericksons D. Geldean In our Junior Year Danny Hoge moved into the President position with Gene Borop as Vice-President. Treva Buzard is our Secretary and Jeanie Bacorn is Treasurer; our Student Council Senator is Merle Von Holten and Representatives are Kenny Perrizo, Keith Erickson and Denny Schrader. Advisors this year are Mr. Shearburn and Mr. Bloyd. Among our various projects, over this three year period, were the M. Gugerty D. Hansen C. Heitzler D. Hoge K. Jauch B. Jenner D. Kepner J. G. Kight D. Krebs P. Lawrence D. Lewis K. Kepner C. Mattes N. Metcafe A. Middleton J. Middleton CLASS selling of popcorn at football and basketball games, magazine sales campaign, picking up corn in the fields, and selling pop, candy and pizza. We have enjoyed many class outings such as the G. B. H. trip. Our activity in music (Band, choruses, ensembles, festivals, contests, etc) has been most enjoyable. Our experience and training in dramatics (Senior play, skits, debates, etc) has been most profitable. Our participation in athletics (football, basketball, baseball, track and intra-mural sports) has, we feel, attributed much to the many victories of our school. Our representation on the Honor Roll and Honor Societies is a record to be proud of. All in all, we are proud of our record in the past three years and we intend to augment this record next year--our Senior year. CLASS ADVISORS -Mr. Bloyd - Miss Swanson, Mr. Shearburn, and A. Norden K. Perrizo ■ R. Reiss L. Sarver P. Schmitt D. Schrader J. Schulte M. Von Holten ’1 P. Waterhouse R. Von Holten O. Borop R. Wolf M. Wolf J. Wiggim J. White V. Brown M. A. Fritz B. Harbepg B. Burkey S. Fritz D. Jacobs S. Cook P. Gerbitz R. Daiziel D. Guithcr We, the class of 1963, one year ago entered W.C.H.S. as 49 bright green freshmen. Afteir going bravely through the Battle of Initiation with the mighty seniors, we em -erged thoroughly initiated and with only a few battle scars (lipstick smudges). The leaders of our regiment were: Joanne Von Hol-ten, President; Bruce Burkey, Vice-President; Nancy Saunders, Secretary-Treasurer. Our studen t council members were: David James, Senator; Margo Ro 11 i ns, Janice Anderson, and Vicky Brown, representatives for first semester; and Larry Franks, Richard B lazier, and Marvin Willstead, as representatives for second semester. Our main maneuver of that year was our trip to Chicago sponsored by G. B. H. I'm sure everyone w i 11 remember it long after they are discharged. Mr. Jupin and Mr. Baxter were our advisors. Now as Sophomores we are advised by Mr. Jupin, Mra Yonk, and Mr. Baxter. In the magazine campaign we sold over $1,000. In the Homecoming Parade our float placed fourth. Janice Anderson and Brooke Hourberg were our attendants to the Homecoming Queen. Our unit is headed this year by Bruce Burkey as President; Larry Franks as Vice-President; Sally Cook as Secretary; and Larry Durham as Treasurer. First semester student council representatives are: Jerri Peach, Janice Anderson. Vicki Brown, and Dianna Groers, representatives. L. Durham N. Dyche D. Eckberg W. Esmond J. Fink E. Fordham ' ' L. Frank D. James R. Karnes D. Kuhnert G. Lavritzen E. Lewis M. Lowery J. Meyer CLASS J. Peach S. Olszanowski J. Monson M. Willstead K. Reiss M. Rollins Class Advisors Dale Baxter, Charles Tupin, Margaret Yonk icnunernau B. Wiberg R. Whitver M. Whitver S. Wallis B. Wallace J. Von Holten J. Valt ■ ' 1 � C. Christensen F. Clapp S. Cook P. Cummings J. Dersham M. Dietz S. Eckberg We the class of 64 entered high school with 40 pupils. We elected our new officers as follows: Janet Hussey, president; Paul Cummings, vice-president; and Ronald Fritz, secretary-treasurer. Our Student Council members were Randy Holaway, Vicki Von Hol-ten, Ginger Henline, and Jim Bangston senator. Initiation was our first big experience. We of course enjoyed it very much. Our float entered the Homecoming Parade and received second prize. Linda Gerdes and Ronald Fritz were elected as our attendants R. Fritz L. Gerdes C. Hansen B. Headley K. Heitzler G. Henline R. Holaway D. Hurst J. Huseman CLASS J. Hussey J. Larussa L. Lauritzen N D. Lauritzen D. Lauritzen Photo Not Available N. Nelson K. McCarter 4 P. Parker B. Odell CLASS ADVISORS Miss Richmond, Mr. Gage, Mrs. Ewalt B. Raabe D. Pomeroy V. Von Holten L. Schmidt A. Yonk L. Yerk N. Whitver R. Wells P. Wangalin p- Wallace But I like this pair! !! Men of Tomorrow??? Oh, you beautiful doll! !! Where does it itch dear??? Se, senor? Wouldn't you like to My psychiatrist says know my beauty all boys go through secret?? this. Do you have a problem, lady? But it isn't even Duh???????? There's nothing to be Thursday!!!! afraid of! G.A.A. STANDING: Front Row, Left to Right--M a ry Ellen Broeren, Karen Jauch, Paula Lawrence, Jerri Peach, Gloria Lauritzen, Karen Dalziel, Debby Conklin, Sharon Wallis, Peggy Wallace. STANDING: Back Row, Left to Right--Barbara Jenner, Ginger Henline, Mary Wolfe, Melody Whitver, Nanny Witver, Miss Swanson, Nancy Saunders, Rita Todd, Cheryl Heitz-ler, Linda Borop, Karen Heitzler, Mary Gugurty. STANDING: Left to Right--George Bass, Kathy Kepner, Ke i th Erickson, Denny Schrader, Joyce Schulte, Lyna Burkey, Janice Wiggim, Cheryl Mattes, Cheryl Heitzler, Karen Jauch, Paula Lawrence. SEATED: Left to Right--Mr. Jupin, Jeannine Ba-com, Treva Buzard, Alice Norden, Danny Hoge, Mary Wolf, Gene Borop. A SEATED: Left to Right-- Sharen Wallis, Karen Dalziel, Miss Swanson, Debby Conklin, Cheryl Heitzler. PAPER STAFF The Junior Class of Walnut High publish the school newspaper ’’School Blue every two weeks. It gives a full account of school and social activities. Mr. Jupin, paper advisor worked with Kathy Kepner and George Bass to edit the newspaper. LEFT TO RIGHT: George Base - Co-editor, Kath Kepner - editor, Mr. Jupin - advisor. SEATED, L. TO R. : Dean Broers, Vicki Von Holten, Ginger Henline, Bob Mattingly, Carl Von Holten, Bonnie Hardy, Janice Anderson, Jerri Peach, Vicki Brown. STANDING, L. TOR.: Paul Peach, Douglas Page, Keith Erickson, Dennis Schrader, Merle Von Holten, Mr. LaRussa, Jerry Lange, Jim Bangston, Ken Perrizo, Randy Holaway. FIRST SEMESTER REPRESENTATIVES, Front Row, L to R: Vicky Von Holten, Ginger Henline, Deanna Broers, Janice Anderson, Vicky Brown. Second Row: Douglas Page, Paul Peach, K ei th Erickson, Dennis Schrader, Kenny Perrizo, Randy Holoway. STUDENT COUNCIL The purpose of Student Council is to promote successful school activities, to practice the use of democratic methods, and to create a better understanding between teacher and pupil. The officers must meet certain qualifications, and are elected by the student body. In September, the Citizen’s and People's parties campaign for their candidates. This year they chose Carl Von Holton as President, Bob Mattingly as Vice-President, and Bonnie Hardy as Secretary-Treasurer. Each class elects one Senator for the term of one year. One Representative is elected for each 15 members of the class for one semester. Student Council sponsors Homecoming Festivities, the Christmas Party, the bi-annual Carnival, and many other school activities. SENATORS, Left to Right: Jim Bangston, Jerry Lange, Merle Von Holten, Jerri Peach. OFFICERS, Left to Right: Mr. LaRussa, Advisor; Bob Mattingly, Vice-President; Carl Von Holten, President; Bonnie Hardy, Secretary-Treasurer. F. H.A. MEMBERS L. to R. , SECOND ROW--Jeanie Bacorn, Mary Ann Fritz, Elaine Fordham, Cecilia Plum, Joyce Schulte, Barbara Jenner, Lynda Burkey, Janice Wiggim, Cheryl Heitzler, June Fritz, Anita Middleton, Cindy Christensen, Mary Guerty, Peggy Wallace. FIRST ROW--Mis? Richmond, Betty Ann Wallace, Bonnie Hardy, Gloria Lauritzen, Alice Norden, Mary Wolf, Cheryl Mattes, Anita Foss, Snadra Fritz, Sherry Eckberg, Sue Cook, Charlene Hansen, Debbie Conklin. F.H.A. Future Homemakers of America is an organization for girls enrolled or active in Home Economics education. It is their purpose to work together for better and happier home life for everyone; and it is their opinion that helping to make happy homes, now and in the future, is the most important thing they can do for democracy. To carry out their goals, the F. H. A. activities are planned not only for entertainment but also for usefulness at home, in school and in the community. Some of the annual activities of F. H. A. are the Spring Style Show and sending the future president to Leadership Camp in the summer before she takes office. F.H.A. OFFICERS, L. to R. , SECOND ROW--Mary Ann Fritz, Cecilia Plum, Anita Foss, June Fritz, Sandra Fritz, Miss Richmond. FIRST ROW--Jean Bacorn, Mary Wolf, Cheryl Mattes, Bonnie Hardy. SEATED L-R - J. White, Ron Reiss, J. Lange, B. Hardy, D. Hoge, R. Wolf, J. Bacorn, L. Lauritzen, D. Baker, J. Bacorn, B. Headley, Schmitt, J. Huseman. STANDING L-R - Mr. Baxter, M. Lowery, F. Clapp, J. Buzard, M. Dietz, R, Baker, L. Durham, J. Myers, N. Metcalf, D. Jacobs, D. Kepner, J. Headley, L. Black, D. Guither, J. Blazier, L. Yerk, O. Bo-rop, C. Von Holten, D. Geldean, R. Attig, R. Christensen, M. Wilstead, B. Benson, L. Sarver, L. Dyche, D. Eckberg, F.F.A. The F.F.A. is a national organization, established in 1917 by an act of Congress, of, by, and for boys studying vocational agriculture. There are four grades of development in this organization -- The Green Hand: The Chapter Farmer; The State Farmer; The American Farmer. The emblem of the F. F. A. is made up of five parts: the Owl, the Plow, the Rising Sun, an Ear of Corn, and the American Eagle. Among the aims of the F. F. A., are found each of the following: to Develop leadership, to Create love of rural life, to Encourage farm improvement, and others. The F. F. A. is a non-profit, non-political, farm youth organization and a very important part of our school life here in Walnut. OFFICERS, L-R -- Jim White, Ron Reiss, Jerry Lange, Bonnie Hardy (Chapter Sweetheart), David Hoge, Ronnie Wolf, Jerry Bacorn, Advisor-Mr. Baxter. W” CLUB FRONT ROW--Coach Vail, Jerry Lange, John Fritz. Carl Von Holten, Coach Shearburn. SECOND ROW--Jerry Bacorn, Ken Perrizo, Gene Borop, Danny Hoge, Ron Baker, Bob Benson, Dale Kepner, Rod Attig, Douglas Page, Paul Peach, Roger Von Holten. THIRD ROW--Merle Von Holten. Guy Henline, Bob Mat-tlingly, Denny Schrader, Jack Esmond, David James, Dick Reiss, Jim Meyers, Bruce Burkey, Keith Erickson, Jim White. The W Club is an organization of boys who have received a major letter in the field of sports which includes football, basketball, track or baseball. The purpose of the club is to stimulate competitive athletics and promote sportsmanship and athletics in W. C. H. C. EVENING CLASSES During the winter months W. C. H. S. is the scene of many school and community activities. The school offers courses in homemaking, typing, Spanish, agriculture, and drivers' education in special evening classes forthose who cannot attend classes ai any other time. STANDING: Cheryl Mattes, Janice Wiggam, George Bass, Jack Esmond, Alice Norden, Karen Dalzeil. SEATED: Karen Foss, Mr. S. A. LaRussa, Bonnie Hardy. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The purposes of the Honor Societies are: To create interest in scholarship; to establish better citizenship; and to develope a desire to serve school and community more efficiently. To be eligible for the recognition of membership, one must attain a 90 or better average in all studies and have the qualities of character, citizenship, leadership and service necessary to become nominated by the faculty. The Mehitabel Chapter of the Junior Honor Society and the Don Marquis Chapter of the National Honor Society were established several years ago in Walnut Community High School and has remained an active organization since the time of its founding. Bruce Burkey, Vicki Brown, Janice Anderson, Mr. Arthur Sheabum. JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY FIRST ROW--David James, Deanne Broers,Dennis Krebs, Jeanie Bacorn. SECOND ROW-Bruce Burkey, Janice Anderson, Vicki Brown, Mr. Arthur Shearbum. THIRD ROW--SallyCook,Keith Erickson, Nancy Saunders, Dennis Schrader, Melody Whitver, Lyna Burkey, Richard Blazier. Girl's Stare - GLORIA MAE LAURIZTEN Student Council President - CARL VON HOLTEN H O M E C O M I N G Q U E E N Miss Bonnie Hardy was crowned Queen of the Walnut Homecoming celebration on October 14-15. She reigned over the Walnut victory and the Homecoming Dance on Saturday night. BOY'S STATE Each year a boy from Walnut High School, and other high schools in the state is chosen to attend Boy’s State in Springfield for a week of activities, during which time the boys learn the workings of our state government. This year John R. Fritz was selected for this honor by the American Legion and sponsored by that organization. Two students are selected, each year, from our school, to be sent to music camp at Mc-Comb. 111. This year Phyllis Von Holten and Karen Foss were chosen and sponsored by the Junior Woman’s Club. All state music representatives J. r K. Right -- Statistician Varsity Cheerleaders Homemaker of the Year Mr. and Mrs. Hasenyager Our trophy case Summer Art Camp Representative Valedictorian Plaque THE WINNAH! This won’t hurt a bit! Is it study? Where did it go? Did you say something? Oh yea? Howdy Folks! Somebody say something? I'll get it! LANDLUBBER! Something wrong ACTIVITIES T' The 1960 Raider Homecoming started with a big yell at the Pep Rally, October 13. The cheerleaders led cheers around the blazing bonfire. Coach Vail and the senior boys gave encouraging speeches for the game the following night. Bob Mattingly started the group in a snake dance through the streets of Walnut. Friday afternoon at 2:45 the parade got under way. The High School Band led the parade with attendants and escorts in each class following. The individual classes presented a clever float but the Seniors were the cleverest of all by Worming Their Way to Victoria. ” The Blue Raiders caged those Wildcats with a victory of 18-7. Climax for the Homecoming was the dance Saturday night with the Norm Resor Band playing. The actual crowning of the Queen, Bonnie Hardy took place. The attendants were Phyllis Von Holten, Senior; Treva Buzzard, Junior; Janice Anderson, Sophomore; Linda Geredes, Freshman. During the intermission Karen Wells played Autumn Leaves on the piano. ASSEMBLY On Tuesday afternoon, October 18 we were delightfully entertained by Mr. Otto Schacht, singer, lecturer, and teacher. This program presented by Mr. Schacht and his wife was entirely different from most programs given before our assembly in that all types of songs were used and the lecture given with their songs, was most educational as well as entertaining. Although Mr. Schacht has been here before we certainly would welcome a return engagement. FIRST SEMESTERS TEST On January 12 and 13 the students of Walnut High School were madly studying for the tough test given by the nice teachers. The study hall was in the gym and tests were being taken in all the rooms of good old Walnut High School. HONOR SENIOR FOOTBALL BOYS PEP ASSEMBLY The day of the last football game, the students and cheerleaders honored the senior football boys. Mr. Vail gave us a pep talk and the pep band played songs dedicated to the football boys. Phyllis Von Holten and Bonnie Hardy received medals from Janice Wiggiam and Kathy Kepner for being senior cheerleaders. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL The Christmas festivities at Walnut Community High School culminated in a vocal music program, given by ninety four members of our choruses, on the evening of Wednesday, December twenty-first. During the day, Christmas music was played over the intercom system, as the classes passed at the end of each period. In the afternoon, a special Christmas assembly was held. It was during this assembly, that each class presented a special number and community singing preceded our moving down to the gym. We then had gift exchange in the gym. Jolly old St. Nick who was Miss Swanson, presided over the gift exchange, and school was dismissed early. A full house welcomed our singers, at night, and a fine Christmas program was presented under the direction of Mr. C. H. O’May and narration of Mr. Jupin. Deanna Broers, at the console of the electric organ , and five anternating pianists, accompanied the very fine chorus. FOOTBALL BANQUET On November twenty-second, the Walnut football squad, the managers, the cheerleaders, the faculty, and the Board of Education were the honored guests of the mothers of the football players at a testimonial banquet held in the gym. Mr. S. A. LaRussa, our principal, served as Toast Master with Mrs. Pauline Von Holten representing the player's mothers, making the welcoming address. Jerry Bacorn gave the response in behalf of the players. After the meal Bob Mattingly and Carl Von Holten introduced next year’s Co-Captains. Miss Swanson introduced the Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders and awarded the 'W' letters. Then Mr. 'Stretch' Miller presented a talk on 'New concept of sports', imphasizing the important role the competitive sports play in preparing young men their roles in society. Mr. Miller's appearance was made possible by the Community Relations Department of the Peoria Journal Star. The menu for the delightful banquet was as follows: pineapple juice, pineapple orange salad, Milk or coffee. Fried chicken with mashed potatos. Buttered peas and carrot sticks, hot rolls, and pie. This meal and the program that followed was greatly enjoyed by everyone present. HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION It has been the custom in W. C. H. S. to induct new members into the honor societies, before a special assembly of the student body. This is an impressive ceremony at which time the newly elected members take the oath of the society and receive their pins from the older members. It is a special recognition meeting to give proper and deserved attention to those who have achieved special honors. AG. SHOP The agriculture department of the Walnut Community High School is housed in a separate building and is fully equipped to carry on all phases of instruction in this field. The shop is spacious and convenient. The shop work is geared to teach techniques necessary for repair and maintenance of all equipment necessary for farm work. F.F.A. FISHING TRIP The reward for faithful participation in F. F. A. activities during the school year, is a weeks fishing trip to the north woods. Two automobile loads of boys, with camping gear, left Walnut at noon on the day that school was out and drove to Wisconsin for this fun filled week of fishing, swimming, and boating. The weather was excellent for all types of activity, under the supervision of Mr. Wendell Phillips and Mr. Baxter. The boys did their own cooking and the specialty of the week was fish and seaweed salad. The award for most fish caught went to Jerry Ba-corn. The lucky boys who went on this trip were: Jerry Bacorn, Jerry Lange, Dale Kepner, Dean Geldean, Danny and David Hoge, Fred Schuneman, Bill Wiberg, Rick Wangelin, and Larry Durham. Mrs. York Mrs. Ewalt Senior Trip MUSIC HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Karen Foss The Walnut Community High School Concert Band is, and has been, one of the most outstanding and popular organizations of our school. It is our permanent goal to maintain a well balanced band with full instrumentation that will furnish music for football games and basketball games as well as to represent us in Festivals, Contests and Concerts. This goal has been reached each year through the cooperation of our School Board in furnishing us with the larger instruments, such as tympani, bass horns, drums, bassoon, oboe, baritones,bass and alto clarinets, and French horns. We also have a full set of uniforms, a OBOE: Jim Carlson. FLUTES: Karen Foss, Gloria Lauritzen, Melody Whitver, Nancy Whitver. CLARINETS: Cecelia Plum, Mary Wilson, Cheryl Mattes, Paul Waterhouse, Paul Peach, Jerri Peach, Kay Lind, Debra Conklin, Phyllis Schmitt, Linda Gerdes, Ginger Henline, Sandra Fritz, Emily Briar, Julie Dersham, Betty Wallace, Richard Blazier, Margo Rollins. Vicki Brcwn. ALTO CLARINET: Karen Dalzeil. BASS CLARINET: Sharon Wallace, Deana Broers. BASSOON: Nancy Saunders. BARITONE SAXOPHONE: Jerry Lange. TENOR SAXOPHONE: David Buzard. ALTO SAXOPHONE: Janet Hussey, Patty Wangelin. FRENCH HORN: complete library of music, metal stands, and accessories. Our members are active in ensemble and solo work as well as in community musical groups. Our library is equipped with music by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Franz, Tschai-kowsky, as well as Weber, Romberg, Rodgers, and popular music. Our band rehearses each day during the third period, and, although our rehearsal room is small, our enthusiasm and desire is great. We are justly proud of the Walnut High School Band and we hope that the high standards set by Mr. C. H. O’May and his bands of past years will prevail in the coming years. Mr. C. H. O’May Director Phyllis Von Holten, Vicky Von Holten, Bonnie Hardy, Janice Anderson, Robert Karnes. CORNET: Keith Erickson, Richard Whitver, Barbara Jenner, John Stauter, Bill Esmond, Lyle Aherns, June Fritz, Rodney Wells. TROMBONES: George Bass, Dennis Guither, Glenn Lauritzen, John Fink, Janice La Russa, Denesse Hurst, Dana Pomeroy. BARITONES: Bruce Burkey, Jerry Bacorn, Jim Meyer, Danny Hoge. BASS: Merle Von Holten, Ronnie Baker, Jim Bangston. PERCUSSIONS: Karen Wells, Lyna Burkey, Jim Borop, Linda Borop, Kathy Kepner. BOYS CHORUS BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: George Bass, Jimmy Buzzard, Jim Bangston, Bob Karnes, Otis Borop, Jack Esmond. David James, Ronnie Baker, Bill Esmond, Jackie Headley, Mike Detiz, Keith Erickson, Paul Peach, Fred Schuneman. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Alice Norden, John Fritz, Dale Kepner, Bill Wiberg, Lyle Arhens, Paul Waterhouse, Dennis Guither, Rodney Wells, David Buzzard, Paul Cummings, Jerry Lange, Gene Borop, Ronnie Fritz, John Fink, Danny Hoge, Jerry Bacorn, Karen Foss. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ken Perrizo, David Lauritzen, Randy Holoway, Bernard Head -ley, Jimmy Bacorn, Dary Lauritzen, Allen Yonk, John Stauter, Richard Blazier, Jimmy Carlson, Ronnie Wolf. JR.-SR. GIRLS CHORUS BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Karen Jauch, Gloria Lauritzen, Anita Middleton, Paula Lawrence, June Fritz, Kathy Kepner, Phyllis Schmitt, Cheryl Heitzler, Mary Gugherty. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanie Bacorn, Barbara Jenner, Janice Wiggam, Anita Foss, Mary Wilson, Debra Conklin, Karen Dalzeil. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lyna Burkey, Alice Norden, Cecelia Plum, Kay Lind, Karen Wells, Mary Wolfe, Joyce Schulte, Cheryl Mattes. Phyllis Von Holten, Karen Foss. MIXED CHORUS FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Vickey Brown, Cheryl Mattes, Gloria Lauritzen, Vickey Von Holten, Paula Lawrence, Cheryl Heitzler, Phyllis Schmidt, Jerry Bacorn, Jackie Headly, George Bass, Bobby Karnes, Ronald Wolfe, Debra Conklin, Karen Dalziel, Jerri Peach, Joanne Von Holten, Janet Hussey, Julie Dersham. SECOND ROW: Kay Lind, Janice Wiggim, Melody Whitver, Barbara Jenner, Dale Kepner, John Stauter, Otis Borop, David Buzard, Dennis Guither, Paul Peach, Danny Hoge, Keith Erickson, Gene Borop, John R. Fritz, Darry Lauritzen, Fred Schuneman, Mary Wilson, Margo Rollins, Janice Anderson. THIRD ROW: Nancy Whitver, Sandra Fritz, Cecilia Plum, Randy Holoway, Bernard Headly, Jim Carlson, Richard Blazier, John Fink, Lyle Ahrens, Paul Waterhouse, David James, Jack Esmond, Bill Wiberg, Karen Welles, Deanna Broers, Nancy Saunders, Mary Wolfe, Joyce Schulte, Kathy Kepner, Janice LaRussa, Denise Hurst. PIANISTS IN FRONT OF STAGE, left to right: Lyna Burkey, Karen Foss, Alice Norden, Phyllis Von Holten. $ FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE GIRL'S CHORUS FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Deanna Broers, Vickey Brown, Nancy Whitver, Janice LaRussa, Rita Todd, Melody Whitver, Kay McCarter, Cindy Christensen, Betty Odell, Sandra Fritz, Nancy Saunders. SECOND ROW: Nancy Dyche, Pam Parker, Margo Rollins, Dana Pomeroy, Jerri Peach, Janice Anderson, Ginger Henline, Sue Cook, Denise Hurst, Elaine Fordham, Nancy Nelson, Karen Heitzler, Mariellen Broeren. THIRD ROW: Julie Dersham, Peggy Wallace, Linda Borop, Joanne Von Holten, Linda Gerdes, Mary Ann Fritz, Sally Cook, Patty Wangelin, Sharon Wallis, Vickey Von Holten, Janet Hussey, Emily Briar, Betty Ann Wallis. FRENCH HORN QUARTET, L. TOR., BACK ROW-- Janice Anderson, Viki Von Holton, Phyliss Von Holton, Bonnie Hardy. FLAG-BEARERS, L. TO R.: Mary Gugerty, Janet Olszanow-ski, Sally Cook, Rita Todd, Karen Heitzler, Peggy Wallace. SAXAPHONE QUARTET, L. TO R. -- Jerry Lange, Patty Wangelin, Janet Hussey, David Buzzard. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE ACCOMPANISTS, Nancy Saunders, Deanna Broers. DRUM ENSEMBLE, L. TO R. -- Dale Kepner, Karen Wells, Kathy Kepner, and Linda Borop. GIRL’S SEXTET Left to right: Mary Wilson, Cecilia Plum, Karen Welles, Barbara Jenner, Mary Wolfe, Phyllis Von Holten. ACCOMPANISTS Left to right: Alice Norden, Lyna Burkey, Karen Welles, Karen Foss, Phyllis Von Holten. GIRL’S SEXTET Left to right: Nancy Saunders, Nancy Whitver, Melody Whitver, Vickey Brown, Jerri Peach, Joanne Von Holten. BOY’S OCTET Left to right: Jack Esmond, Otis Borop, David Buzard, Keith Erickson, John Fink, Jerry Bacorn, Randy Holoway, Ronald Wolfe. TWIRLERS Left to right: Vicky Von H o 1 ten, Janet Hussey, Linda Borop, Mary Ann Fritz, Janice LaRussa, ElaineFordham, Patty Wangelin, Betty Ann Wallis. 3 TWIRLERS Left to right: Janet Hussey, Karen Foss, Janice LaRussa. FLUTE TRIO, L. TO R.: Nancy Whitver, Gloria Lauritzen, Melody Whitver MIXED CLARINET QUARTET, L. TO R. : Paul Waterhouse, Cheryl Mattes, Karen Dalziel, Deanna Broers CORNET TRIO, L. TO R.: Dick Whitver, John Stauter, Bill Esmond CLARINET QUARTET, L. TO R. : Richard Blazier, Margo Rollins, Jerri Peach, Vicki Brown TROMBONE QUARTET, L. TO R.: Back row: George Bass, Dennis Guither, Front row: Denise Hurst, Janice LaRussa BRASS ENSEMBLE, L. TO R., Back row: Dick Whitver, Merle Von Holton, Keith Erickson. Front row: Jerry Bacorn, Phyllis Von Holton, George Bass BRASS ENSEMBLE, L. TO R., Back row: John Stauter, Jim Bangston, Barbara Jenner. Front row: Danny Hoge, Janice Andersen, Dennis Guither ATHLETICS Guy Henline Bruce Burkey John Fritz Carl Von Holten Bob Mattingly Jerry Lange Gene Borop Jim Myers Jim White David Hoge Denny Schrader Merle Von Holten Keith Erickson Jerry Bacorn Kenneth Perrizo Roger Von Holten Dave Lewis Dale Kepner Dick Reiss Ron Baker Rod Attig VARSITY FOOTBALL FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Lewis, F. Schumuman, K. Perrizo, J. Bacorn, R. Von Holten, R. Attig, D. Hansen, R. Baker, J. Lange. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Borop, J. Fritz, R. Rritz, C. Von Holten, L. Franks, D. Kepner, Jim White, Merle Von Holten, Coach Vail. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Shearbum, David Hoge, Guy Henline, Bob Mattingly, Denny Schrader, Keith Erickson, Bruce Burkey, Jim Myer, Dick Reiss. J.V. FOOTBALL FRONT, LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Lauritzen, R. Holoway, D. Lauritzen, L. Durham. SECOND, LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Raabe, D. Bangston, J. Stauter, B. Haurburg, F. Schumanen, D. Whitver, Coach Shear-bum. THIRD, LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach W a te rhou se, R. Fritz, R. Reiss, L. Franks, B. Esmond, G. Lauritzen, P. Cummings, B. Wiberg. Varsity Cheerleaders, Left to Right: Phyllis Von Holten, Bonnie Hardy, Kathy Kepner, Janice Wiggam. The 1960 Walnut Blue Raiders, suffering from an injury plagued season, did very well in compiling a five win and four lose season. In playing good ball the team tied for fourth place in one of the closest Blackhawk Conference races in recent years. Score Walnut - 0...............................................Wyoming - 7 Opponents Score - 0 - 25 - 7 - 7 ' 7 - 33 - 0 “ 7 - 13 J. V. Cheerleaders, Left to Right: Vicky Von Holten, Nancy Whitver, Janice LaRussa, Mary Ann Fritz. BOB MATTINGLY COACH VAIL DOUG PAGE PAUL PEACH JOHN FRITZ DENNY SCHRADER GENE BOROP DAVID JAMES KENNY PERRIZO RON BAKER DICK REISS LEFT TO RIGHT: Ron Baker, Ken Perrizo, Paul Peach, Doug Page, John Fritz, Dick Reiss, David James, Jim Mon-son, Dennis Schrader, Bob Mattingly, Gene Borop, Coach Vail. VARSITY BASKETBALL Walnut 68 Manlius 63 Walnut 60 Dunlap 53 Walnut 50 Elmwood 51 Walnut 44 Depue 83 Walnut 42 Bradford 73 Walnut 47 Tiskilwa 42 Walnut 66 Mt. Carroll 65 Walnut 50 Chadwick 64 Walnut 65 Toulon 52 Walnut 47 Wyoming 65 Walnut 51 Galva 64 Walnut 46 Bradford 64 Walnut 54 Wethersfield 57 Walnut 39 Manlius 42 Walnut 50 Princeville 61 Walnut 61 Dunlap 69 Walnut 56 Elmwood 55 Walnut 46 Toulon 58 FRONT ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT--David Lauritzen, Darry Lauritzen, Ronnie Fritz, Bruce Burkey, Jim Bangston,Brook Harburg, Randy Holaway, Richard Blazier. BACK ROW--Mr. Arthur Shearburn Coach, Ron Reiss, Rodney Wells, Jim Blazier, James Monson, Jim Myers, Bill Wik berg, Glen Lauritzen, Burton Rabbe. JUNIOR VARSITY FROSH SOPH. SCORES Walnut 45 Manlius 54 Walnut 42 Dunlap 40 Walnut 29 Elmwood 43 Walnut 50 Toulon 33 Walnut 42 Wyoming 47 Walnut 45 Galva 50 Walnut 40 Bradford 66 Walnut 50 Wethersfield 46 Walnut 40 Manlius 46 Walnut 44 Princeville 42 Walnut 41 Dunlap 52 Walnut 28 Elmwood 38 Walnut 64 Toulon 54 Walnut 61 Wyoming 56 Walnut 62 Galva 73 Walnut 51 Bradford 59 Walnut 39 Wethersfield 49 Walnut SEASON'S RECORD 6 - Won 12 - Lost 38 Princeville 49 JUNIOR VARSITY Walnut 44 Amboy Walnut 50 Ohio Walnut 32 Ohio Walnut 62 Amboy Quick Draw Magraw Peek a boo Cha Cha Cha Do-se-Do! ! !! Now! Let’s see! What? Dead party Striking!! 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STORE SULLIVANS Best in Men and Boys W ear Sterling Illinois Sterling Illinois (YEAR'S END) BASKETBALL BANQUET Toastmaster - Mr. Charles Jupin Speaker - Mr. Arthur Shearburn The annual banquet, served by the mothers of the basketball team, and honoring these boys, was served in the high school gym, March 8. Mr. Charles Jupin acted as toastmaster for the evening and Mr. Arthur Shearburn was the principal speaker of the evening. Letters and awards were presented to the cheerleaders as well as the athletes. Coach Vail : A ' 0 0 0 I I 0 0 0 0 0 I Salutatorian Bonnie Hardy Danforth Foundation Award Carl Von Holten Danforth Foundation Award Karen Wells Valedictorian Karen Foss CLASS OF 1961 FIRST ROW, 1. to r. : Karen Foss, Jackie Headly, Bonnie Hardy, Jerry Bacorn, Phyllis Von Holten, Paul Peach, Velma Clapp, Randy Urich. SECOND ROW: Carl Von Holten, Mary Wilson, John Fritz, Nancy Heitzler, Douglas Page, Debra Conklin, George Huseman, Karen Dalziel. THIRD ROW: Karen Wells, Jack Esmond, June Fritz, Jerry Lange, Linda Sarver, Robert Mattingly, Gloria Lauritzen, Guy Henline. FOURTH ROW: Cecilia Plum, Lynn Andersen, Kay Lind, Dennis Hubbell, Leona Jacobs. HONOR STUDENTS FIRST ROW, 1. to r.: Bonnie Hardy, Carl Von Holten, Karen Foss, George Huseman, Phyllis Von Holten. SECOND ROW: Karen Dalziel, Jerry Lange, Karen Wells, Jack Esmond, Gloria Lauritzen. Arion Music Award Phyllis Von Holten Outstanding Senior Athlete Bob Mattingly TRACK Walnut’s Blue Raider track squad showed great depth this spring with a third in the Galva Relays and Bureau County Track Meet and a second in the Blackhawk Conference Meet. Other meets that Walnut teams entered were Davenport Relays, Clinton Relays, Fulton Relays, Kewanee Relays, Blackhawk Meet. Walnut got first, and a third place finish in the District. Walnut sent two men to the State Meet, Gene Boropin the 880 yard run and Dick Reiss in the high hurdles. Carl Von Holten and Jack Esmond are track captains. FIRST ROW, 1. to r.: David Lauritzen, Jim Bacorn, Fred Schuneman, Allen Yonk, Darry Lauritzen, Jim Bangston, Richard Blazier, Kenny Perizzo, Jim Carlson, Denny Krebs, J. G. Kight, Larry Durham, John Stauter, Duane Jacobs, Jerry Bacorn, George Bass, Roger Von Holten. SECOND ROW: Jim Huseman, Gene Borop, Ron Fritz, Danny Hoge, Randy Christensen, Rodney. Wells, Paul Cummings, Larry Franks, Billy Esmond, Ron Reiss, Joe Middleton, John Fritz, Jerry Lange, Ronnie Baker, Merle Von Holten, Mr. Shearburn. THIRD ROW: Mr. Vail, Carl Von Holten, Rod Attig, Jim White, Keith Erickson, Robert Mattingly, Billy Wiberg, Glenn Lauritzen, Bruce Burkey, Lyle Ahrens, Larry Cole, Jim Meyers, Dick Reiss, Jim Blazier, Jack Esmond, Jim Monson, David James. Managers: Dennis Guither, Dick Whitver, Kenny Braasch. BASEBALL The Walnut Baseball team got off to a slow start this season dropping three non-conference games to start the season. The first was with Depue 7 to 3 and the next was with Amboy - 9 to 1 and 6 to 4. When conference play started the Raiders started to roll, downing Bradford 12 to 5, Manlius 10 to 0 with Bob Mattingly pitching no-hit ball. A very difficult game with Wethersfield followed with Walnut winning 9 to 7. Jerry Bacorn was elected to be captain by the team. FIRST ROW, 1. to r.: David Lauritzen, Randy Holaway, Darry Lauritzen, Brooke Haurberg, Ron Fritz, Jim Bangston, Mike Lowery, Mr. Shearburn. SECOND ROW: Kenny Perizzo, Jerry Bacorn, Keith Erickson, Robert Mattingly, Dennis Schrader, Dennis Hubbell, Glenn Lauritzen, Carl Von Holten, John Fritz, Roger Von Holten, Burton Raabe. SENIOR TRIP We, the Senior Class left on our long awaited trip to Washington, D. C. and New York on Sunday afternoon, March 26, 1961. On Monday morning we arrived in Gettysburg and toured the famous battlefield. Then, after lunch we traveled to Washington, D. C. and checked in at the Sheridan Park Hotel. That evening we enjoyed a moonlight cruise down the Potomac. The next day we visited the White House, Smithsonian Institute, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Washington Monument, and the F. B. I. Wednesday we toured the Capitol seeing both houses in session. After this we left Washington D. C, and were off to New York. We arrived at night seeing New York's beautiful skyline from many miles away. In New York we saw the Statue of Liberty, Radio City Music Hall, the United Nations Building, and the Empire State Building. Later that evening we wearily boarded our bus for home with many wonderful sights to remember for the rest of our lives. MUSIC ACTIVITIES Each year, as me grass turns green and signs of spring begin to appear, Mr. O’May and his music department begin to come to life. At noon hour, you can hear ensembles practicing for contest, the choruses practicing harder than before, the band practicing its contest numbers. All of these foretell events to come: band, chorus, and ensemble contests, Blackhawk Band and Vocal Festivals and our own spring concert. In March our band attended the Band Festival, and the pictures on this page are of the mass band practicing for the evening performance. Then our group went to contests. W. C. H. S. returned from the District solo and ensemble contest with superior ratings for the trombone quartet, cornet trio, and sax trio. Excellent ratings were received by the clarinet quartet, horn quartet, flute trio, two brass sextets, two boys' vocal octets, two mixed octets. Good ratings were received by the drum quartet, mixed clarinet quartet, and two girls' octets. On May 6th our music students attended the State Contest in DeKalb and returned with superior ratings for brass quartet, cornet trio, and boys' chorus. Excellent ratings were awarded to saxaphone trio, trombone quartet, girls' chorus and mixed chorus. Good rating for band. SPRING MUSIC CONCERT On May 26, 1961, the Walnut High School Band, under the direction of Mr. C. H. O'May, put on their spring concert in the grade school auditorium. Many of the numbers played were from Broadway musicals, such as My Fair Lady and Sounds of Music. ” The horn quartet and a jazz band highlighted the program accompanied by the band, and some of the ensembles which went to contest played their numbers. The mem- bers of the band wish to thank Mr. O'May for his very able direction during the past year. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM AND BANQUET On May 20, 1961, the Juniors were host to the seniors, faculty, and guests in the gym at their prom, Moonlight and Roses. The evening began with the banquet at 6:30. Dinner was served by the junior mothers who were dressed alike in pink dresses. The meal consisted of turkey and dressing, potatoes, various vegetables, and strawberry shortcake. After the banquet, several speeches were given, with Mr. Jupin as the featured speaker of the evening. At 8:30 the dancing began to a fine orchestra. It was an evening which all who attended will remember as one of the highpoints of their high school careers. ft O o 3