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

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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.

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mn. W. COOKS JANITORS Mrs. Droncn, Mrs. Hendrickson. Mrs. Wade, lflr. Stephens, Mr. Birky, Mrs. Randle. Mr. DcPew. Cakferia Genuine homage is due to Mrs. Randle and her dependable helpers, Mrs. Dronen, Mrs. Wade, and Mrs. Hendrickson, who are doing a splendid job of serving delectable meals to hungry students and teachers. Alf though the shortage of food and rationf ing has caused 'many difliculties, our cooks have been able to prepare and to serve us vvellfbalanced meals. Realizing the need of such meals, our state and federal governments have given the cafeteria financial aid, which amounts to approximately 34,000 an' nually. In other words, the govern' ment pays llc per meal. However, in order to receive this aid, Mrs. Randle must abide by the requirements that are set up-a complete meal must be served. Because of these meals, students have gained weight. In a survey, those students who carried a lunch did not gain weight as those who enjoyed the cafeteria lunches. A little should be said of those stu' dents who forfeit a study period to help in the cafeteria. In return for this they receive a full meal each day at the ex' pense of the cafeteria. To you, Mrs. Randle and your help' ers, we have shown our appreciation each day as we have partaken of the dinners you prepared, but We want to take this opportunity to thank you again for your fine work. an iford The floors are clean, we are Warm in winter, and we can get those little forgotten things after the door is locked because of our friendly and efficient staff of janitors. Their endless job goes on through the school day and Aklli SlfVliN'l'Yflil4LllT 1 continues to the closing hour of a social event. Because of their kindness and unf derstanding, Mr. Birky, Mr. De Pew, and Mr. Stephens are considered pals by all students and faculty members.