Staglite
Hartsburg, Illinois May 8, 1950
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JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM
The Juniors and Seniors of 1950 and their guests entered the land of the Netherlands for the evening, Friday, May 5. The evening began at 6:30 when a delicious dinner was served to 65 members of the Junior and Senior classes and faculty. The menu was as follows:
Grape juice cocktail with ritz crachers
Baked Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Corn Apple Salad
Hot Rolls Butter
Cherry Pie Alamode
Iced Tea
After dinner which was so ably served by sophomore girls in colorful Dutch costumes, our toastmistress for the evening, Betty Gail Shirley, started with program with a few remarks and then turned to the Junior Class president, Mary Ann Klokkenga for a few words of welcome. Robert Gardner, Senior Class President, gave the response. Lois Klokkenga then read the history of the class. In keeping with the theme of the Dutch, Marianna Grussing and Shirley Van Hilsen accompanied by Janet Kaesebier, sang "The Old Dutch Hill." Then we had an address from the ruler of the Netherlands, our Principal, Mr. Ryan. Looking into the crystal ball we heard the prophecy of our classmates read by Marian Bruns. Our
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Dutch sister, Mary Detmers, played clarinet solo, "In An Old Dutch Garden." Alberta Bergman read the Class Will and Verna Mae Menssen the Class Initials. Everyone sat motionless while Betty Gail Shirley opened the envelopes which revealed the names of the King and Queen and of their attendants. The attendants, chosen from the Junior class by the Seniors, were Marilyn Klokkenga and Byron Behrends. the King and Queen of the 1950 Prom were Lois Klokkenga and Gene Conrady. His Royal Highness and his Queen were crowned by the Junior Class President, Mary Ann Klokkenga, after which they led the Grand March. Bob Davenport from Havana furnished the music for the dancing the rest of the evening.
The gym was elaborately decorated in Dutch style. the ceiling was blue. the walls and partitions were of rainbow colors. The brick walls were used to represent the dikes of Holland. Wooden shoes, tulips, and windmills added to the Dutch atmosphere. A large blue windmill occupied one corner of the dance floor.
The invitations were Dutch girls. The favors were windmills and the program covers were blue with Dutch shoes and tulips on the front.
There were many lovely formals of pastel colors, lots of frills,
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Published by the Hartsburg-Emden Community High School of Hartsburg, Illinois.
Vol. VII May 8, 1950 No. 14
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H-E FFA TEAMS RANK THIRD IN JUDGING CONTEST ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22
The Annual Vocational Agriculture, Section 14, judging contest was held at Athens on Saturday, April 22.
The H-E FFA teams were represented by the following boys:
Livestock team-- Loren Westen, John Bergman, Byron Behrends, Don Johnson, and Gene Aper. The livestock team placed second, and Loren Westen was fourth in individual judging.
Dairy team-- Robert Briggs, Alan Reiners, Robert Brosamer, Bill Cross, and Walter Harmsen. The dairy team placed fifth and Robert Briggs rated fourth in individual judging.
For the year's judging the H-E teams ranked third. this rating is determined by taking the total team scores for grain, poultry, livestock, and dairy teams.
Twenty-one schools participated in Saturday's contest with approximately 200 boys doing the judging.
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SENIORS VISIT ISNU
On Monday, April 24, six seniors went to Normal University for Senior Day. They were Kay Behrends, Marian Bruns, Lois Klokkenga, Betty Manus, Verna Mae Menssen, and Donald Johnson. they were accompanied by Mrs. Brown.
They arrived at Normal at 10:00 a.m. and registered. they were then taken to talk to a teacher in any field in which they were interested. After that they toured the campus and then ate dinner in the McCormick Gymnasium.
After dinner they had plays and special exhibits.
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JUST ARRIVED
Steven Brent Montgomery
Friday, April 29, 1950
Weight 8 pounds 12 ounces
Father Mr. Duane Montgomery
Mother Mrs. Duane Mongomery
Nancy White
Wednesday, April 19, 1950
Weight 8 pounds
Father Mr. Don White
Mother Mrs. Don White
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BIRTHDAYS OF THE MONTH May
Don Zimmer 4
Lula Belle Conrady 5
Norman Hellman 6
Dale Klockenga 7
Patty Wagner 14
Marian Bruns 15
Loren Westen 20
Geneva Schleder 28
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
May 9 FFA Banquet
10 Baseball at Hopedale
11 Baseball-- New Holland here
12 Style Show
16 Baseball at Kenney
18 Music Festival at Emden
19 Music Festival at Hartsburg
Baseball-- Latham here
22 Senior Trip
24 Semester Tests
25 Semester Tests
28 Baccalaureate
29 Commencement
H-E ATHLETICS HONORED AT BANQUET MONDAY, APRIL 24
The Emden- Hartsburg Kiwanis Club sponsored a banquet at the Community House in Emden Monday evening, April 24, honoring the basketball and baseball squads and cheerleaders of Hartsburg-Emden High School.
Coach Finchum presided as master of ceremonies. Gus Grebe, sports commentator of WJBC, Bloomington, told of his trip to Madison Sqaure Garden to broadcast the Bradley games in the tournaments there. Others who were introduced were Chuck McCaleb, sports editor of the Lincoln Evening Courier; Bob Hildrebrands; and Warren E. Burgener.
Burch Lee introduced Jack Horenberger, athletic director of Illinois Wesleyan University, who was the speaker for the evening. He told the young athletes that it takes lots of practice, hard work, and spirit to become a good athlete.
Coach Finchum presented awards as follows:
Bob Gardner-- the shooting award with a percentage of .377, making 119 shots out of 215 attempts; and the rebound award, with 291 offensive and defensive rebounds.
James Hoar-- the best percetage of free throws with a .614 average, making 43 out of 70 attempts.
Keith Williams was runnerup in all three of these contests.
Basketball Awards
Varisty-- Bob Gardner, Dale Klockenga, Don Wagner (Captain), Dick Gardner, Dick Stuan, Keith Williams, Wayne Zimmer, Jim Hoar, Harold Jecketl, senior manager, and Don Zimmer, junior manager.
Frosh-Soph-- Don Aper, James Eeten, Wayne Lolling, Ray Payne, James Rohlfs, Alan Reiners, Ken Sampen, and Harry Bill Haferkamp.
Baseball Awards
Bob Garndner, Don Wagner, John Bergman, Bob Brosamer, Bill Cross, Jack Detjen, Wayne Zimmer, Don Aper, Jim Hoar, Wayne Lolling, Jim Rohlfs, Ken Sampen, and Ted Rankin.
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Cheerleaders Awards
Varsity-- Marian Bruns, Loretta Fink, Verna Mae Menssen, and Mary Wrage.
Frosh-Soph-- Myrna Williams, Virginia Lessen, and Marguerite Bruns.
Mrs. Lena Zimmer and Mrs. Ethel Hildebrands prepared the delicious roast beef dinner, and were assisted in serving by Mrs. Weldon Ryan, Mrs. Fred Finchum, and Mrs. Dale Frantz.
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ruffles, and lace. the predominant colors of the formals were blue, green, and pink. Most of the formals had hooped skirts and high neck lines. Carnations were the popular flowers with a few corsaged gardenias and roses.
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MY MOTHER
If I were asked to give a thought
which in one word would speak
A unity of brotherhood, a sympathy
complete.
A hundred happy, cheery ways, a mind
that knows its own.
Contented midst a throng of folk,
yet peaceful when alone,
A heart that sheds its silent glow,
to brighten many another.
Without a moment of delay, I'd say,
"You mean my mother."
Author Unknown
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WE WONDER
If Hazel Ann R. and Gene C. will really make a go.
If the Seniors had a good time after the play.
Why Loren Westen wasn't at the Prom Friday night. Really missed out on something, Loren.
Why Marian and Verna Mae were mad after the Prom. Could it have been because they didn't get to go to Springfield.
Who had the ambition to go around Hartsburg Shooting firecrackers at 2:00 a.m. Saturday.
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STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN LOGAN COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Wednesday, May 3, three busloads of students went to Lincoln College to participate in the Annual Logan County Music Festival. The Band, and both the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs took part in the program at night.
During the forenoon the combined bands rehearsed with each of the music teachers in the county directing a number.
During the afternoon the combined glee clubs rehearsed using the same plan.
At 8:00 p.m. those combined bands and clubs presented to the public the numbers that they had rehearsed during the day.
The music teachers' club of the county plans to use the proceeds of this program to bring a noted music organization to the county for the entertainment of the high school students.
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WESEYAN [sic] QUARTET APPEARS FOR ASSEMBLY PROGRAM
On Friday, April 21, the Apollo Quartet from Illinois Wesleyan appeared on our assembly program. Those four singers and their accompanist presented a very novel and varied program of vocal and instrumental numbers.
These Wesleyan students and their sponsor remained for lunch with us.
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FACULTY VISITS LAKEVIEW UNIT AT DECATUR
Wednesday, May 3, the faculties of both the high school and grade school took their Visitation Day. They went to the new Lakeview School at Decatur.
They report a very interesting day. This school is operated on the principle of a Student Council in control as long as order is maintained and progress is made in the work undertaken. The Student Council sets up the rules and when anyone is reported offending, his case is tried and a punishment is set.
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Court is held one day a week.
Grades are not used in reporting to the parents but an achievement sheet is prepared and sent to the parents. All teaching is functional, this is, if you will not need it in life then why learn it. This is one of the newer ideas in education and it is interesting to visit a school in operation when it was using such a plan.
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NEWS AND NOTES
The Senior Class reports $238.67 as ticket sales on their play.
Shirley Van Hilsen received a second place rating in the State Music Contest on April 28. She played "Beautiful Colorado" on her tenor saxophone.
Mary Lou Krusemark, a Freshman at U of I, received Class Honors for her first semester. To receive Class Honors a student must rank in the upper 10 percent of his class. Mary Lou was graduated from H-E last year.
WANTED BY THE SENIORS
ELIZABETH APER- Anything useful.
KAY BEHRENDS- A certain sophomore's ring again.
RONALD BEHRENDS- The world with a fence around it and a $1000.
ALBERTA BERGMAN- Two birthday's in one year.
JOHN BERGMAN- Shorter route to San Jose.
MARIAN BRUNS- Ability to behave herself once in a while.
GENE CONRADY- A house for two.
DEAN DAVISON- A new car.
LORETTA FINK- A house near Mt. Pulaksi
BOB GARDNER- Lots of loving.
HAROLD JECKEL- Any junior girl.
DON JOHNSON- A shorter route to Beason.
DALE KLEKKENGA- A radio for his car.
LOIS KLOKKENGA- Another night at the prom.
EVELYN LESSEN- No more teasing about Harry.
BETTY MANUS- A diamond for graduation.
VERNA MAE MENSSEN- A certain guy.
HARRY THOMPSON- Somebody to dance with his girl.
DONALD WAGNER- An A in English..
