Zion Benton Township High School - Nor Easter Yearbook (Zion, IL)

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911004019 Z?acLwar THREE MONTHS AGO MAR. 2, 1945 The Seniors challenged the future varsity players to a basketball game after school tof day. The Seniors won, but it was a very close game. I guess it proves that the under' classmen can get along without us. We didn't think so until now, though!! MAR. 5, 1945 Senior class play tryouts were held tonight. Already a play that promises to afford us an evening of good entertainment has been picked. Plans are in the making to try to outdo the record set by the junior's play. The question upmost in all our minds now is, Can they do it? MAR. 7, 1945 The circus atmosphere can at last be sensed as everyone begins to practice dilif gently for this outstanding event of the year. The circus queen's court was voted upon. All are being urged to save their pennies in or' der that they may vote for the girl they want to be queen. The circus queen candidates are saying hello to everyone now! MAR. 9, 1945 What, another Senior class party? Many envious juniors made this remark, but the Seniors were too busily engaged in preparing themselves for a rollicking good time to pay much attention to this note of sarcasm. The party met all their expectations and left no one disappointed. The highlight of the eve' ning was a baby bottle contest. jim Hoyt must have practiced beforehand for he finf ished his bottle much much sooner than the rest! The prize he received was very approf priate -- a bottle of ENLOE GUERNSEY DAIRY MILK. MAR. 12, 1945 Very early every morning you now see drowsyfeyed girls dragging up the high school steps where once the lively freshmen basket' ball team trod. QThis is further proof that the circus is but a few days awayj MAR. 14, 1945 An assembly was called for the purpose of viewing some pictures on the dangers of I PAGE SEVENTY-FOUR Il in fde War ,gud fer T. B. Each year about this time, we all are urged to take advantage of these tests which are given free to every student having their parents' consent. We are then informed of the date these tests are available. All return to the classroom feeling uneasy for we know that sometime in the not too distant future we will once again be pricked by that little old needle. MAR. 15, 1945 jerry and Kip not only missed school today, but got to see the state tournament games at Champaign, Illinois, Mr. Stanton is still sick about having to miss them this year, especially when his former school, Spring' Held, was among the teams playing. Cheer up though, Mr. Stanton. Springfield lost any' way!! MAR. 16, 1945 Miss Victorik and Mr. Miller were having the time of their lives trying to direct the circus dress rehearsal tonight-or where they? Bets were being made on whether Mr. Miller would be hoarse the next day, while in the meantime, Miss Victorik was trying in vain to remain calm when she found that sevf eral were missing from her pyramid group. MAR. 20f2 4, 1945 For three consecutive nights our circus performances draw record breaking crowds. All who attend are amazed by the spectacular feats of daring, plus the beauty and timing of the entire circus. The clowns, many said, did one of the best jobs that has ever been done in the difficult task of amusing the people. Ringmaster Blonn proved to the audience that he is never at a loss for words. Billie De Young, with her court, reigned over the circus during all three performances. The crowning of her majesty was a highlight of each evening's performance. Yet, as all good things must come to an end, so must the cirf cus's engagement. So, it is with a sigh of relief, yet regret, that we bid our circus days goodfbye for another year. MAR. 30, 1945 No school today! Easter vacation has at last come. These vacations scattered here and there throughout the year are certainly lifesavers!

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Jookng Zgachuar TWO MONTHS AGO APRIL 3, 1945 Mr. Koetz was to speak on liquid air before the P. T. A. this evening, but the liquid air, like money, evaporated! Mr. Koetz spoke on Power instead. APRIL 6, 1945 Mr. Miller showed sports movies during study hall periods. The money earned is used to promote our physical education program. APRIL 10, 1945 We were hosts to Warren at a baseball game today. APRIL ll, 1945 Dr. Mischler, pinchfhitting for Dr. Studef baker, gave us a very interesting talk this afternoon on how to care for and preserve our teeth. 1 APRIL 13, 1945 The Seniors were in all their glory today. For, it was this evening that they presented to the student body and to the citizens of our fair city the play, Little Women. Wasn't Burt Brown cute in that light green suit and ruffled shirt? APRIL 16, 1945 This afternoon Mr. Emil Liers presented a talk on otters and showed motion pictures of his pets. We met our first otters in person. APRIL 19, 1945 The Girls Physical Education department selected some of its most adept volleyball and basketball players and competed with the girls from Woodstock High School in a fast and furious game. Woodstock beat Zion in basketball, while we beat them in volleyball. APRIL 20, 1945 The day of doom is close at hand! Today marks the end of the fifth sixth weeks period. APRIL 24, 1945 Little Egbert, along with the other mem' bers of Miss Lee's Public Speaking class, pref sented an assembly program for us today. Aff ter we had heard the comical and the serious speeches given by the members, we agreed that public speaking was a worthwhile course to include in our school schedule. APRIL 25, 1945 The G. A. A. initiation is scheduled for this evening. They've got it in for you Freshies. I PAUL SlIVENTYfSlX 1 . 9 U1 tk? WUI' glafftel' APRIL 26, 1945 The G. A. A. initiation certainly didn't glamorize the girls, did it? APRIL 28, 1945 Dates - dates - dates - Better hurry - tonight's the Junior-Senior Prom. ONE MONTH AGO MAY 1, 1945 The Seniors' big day is but a month away! Without our realizing it, time has been slipf ping by and graduation day is drawing near. The Seniors are still exchanging class pictures and cards. This, however, continues 'till the last day of school. MAY 4, 1945 At last the day which every Senior looks forward to has come! No longer must they do their bit of work to be numbered among those present at the annual alumni banquet. This year they are the guests of honor!! By the looks on each of their faces, they're enjoy' ing every minute of it, too. MAY 11, 1945 One banquet after another, but how we love it! Although we tease the Juniors about having an inferior class, we really ap- preciate the trouble they go to in preparing such a wonderful evening for us. The food was delicious. Every plate was left com- pletely clean. All returned home in high spirits as excellent entertainment was furf nished. MAY 27, 1945 Baccalaureate services were held today. It gives us all a big thrill to be able to don those maroon caps and gowns we've been dreaming of for four long years. The sermon at the services inspired exery Senior and encouraged him to strive for the high ideals of life. JUNE 1, 1945 To the strains of Pomp and Circumstance the Seniors march, two by two, down the aisle to take their places among the members of the graduating class. Mr. Marshall, president of the Board, is on hand with his stories- and most important of all-the diplomas. Each graduate waits impatiently to hear his name called out so that he or she may walk across the platform to receive the treasured reward. After the ceremony is over, we once again resume our life of leisure for another summer. But we all secretly regret having to leave ZionfBenton's familiar halls of learning.