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•"'t m ?r\ : ••? ' ••'•. f ' •'. mm* • *'?%W WVPi % v;,7-.</ v, r ' Prophecy of the Class of *52 Since we, the committee for the ' clan prophecy, could find no accurate method of looking into the r future--the fortune tellers in this . vicinity being very poor--we decided to merely project ourselves about 10 years. To help in this, we engaged a mystic whose business it is to communicate with those who have already gone. Since he was working in reverse, we cannot guarantee the results but this is what happened. What's this? It looks like we're at Niagara Falls. It seems Peggy Selsdorf has attempted to go over the Falls in a barrel. While traveling over them, she has gotten caught on a ledge jutting out of the Falls. She has been there foe two days and quite a few spectators have gathered to watch the rescue. The well-known pickle manufac- . lurer, Les Schilling, (his wife, the former Dorothy Johnson, is the girl - who puts the pickle in a pickle) is shouting instructions to the res- : cue crew. He wants that barrel! Some of the attempts to get the barrel off the ledge are rather m- • teresting. Paul Marke, a notable in . the engineering world, is working on a method of blasting the ledge from beneath Peggy without blasting Peggy along with it. Also, Wild Beraei Buss, the Rocking Chair Cowboy, (he has apparently given up Fords) has flown out from the coast, where he is making his latest picture, "The McHenry Story," and is attempting to lasso the barrel and drag it off the ledge. His publicity manager, Merle Freund, is dashing around showing people Bernie's efforts, saying "That's my boy" and writing copy fiendishly. Virginia Allen, the famous aerialist, is hanging from the bottom of a helicopter bringing coffee and sandwiches to the vie tim. Dorothy Davis and Renee Kalsch are running up and down the sidelines in frustration, while Jean Schmitt screams for help. They are here representing the Mc Henry Humane society. Previously, their only large project was the rescue of John West from a tree Where he was looking for his cat. The news is being transmitted about the country through every medium. Jack Pepping, the syndicated sports columnist, has devoted a whole column to the sport of go- ' to? over the Falls in a barrel. He has even suggested boring holes in the barrel to make it more sporting. We now see Don Massheimer, who is a dentist and sports enthusiast, crawling across the Falls with his little drill. Marilyn Stromstedt, who has been performing on the Morris B. Sachs program regularly, has agreed to donate her portion of the show for an oll-the-spot report. John Rogers, well-known news-reel photographer is standing above the scene grinding away. "Getting some good pictures, John, "this is round steak. I'm going to open a hamburger stand." Diane Ballottl, on her second honeymoon with Professor Jim and 25 kids, and Valeria Johnson, a CPA who accounts for the kids, have set up a camp along the shore. Also honeymooning are Carol Klingberg, a well-known Conover model, and Bernie Peschke, successful brass knuckle manufacturer. Lois Snyder, after joining the Waves and working herself up to secretary of the Navy has called in the fleet to aid in the rescue. Betty Lockwood and Dawn Kosup are included in the crew, having arrived on a submarine. Betty is in charge of swabbing the decks while Dawn observes fish life through the periscope. Look out! Here comes the Marines. There, trailing along at the rear, is Carol! Stoller carrying a tub of potatoes, leaving a trail of peelings behind her. Among the spectators, we see Irving Cooke sitting on an overhanging branch drawing cartoons of the scene below, chuckling wildly to himself. Charles Hollenbach, who Was such a success selling refrigerators to the Eskimos, has stopped off on his way to Antarctica to sell sport shirts to the penguins. Barbara Sellek, who swore she'd be the first woman president, is addressing a small gathering on behalf of her organization, the YMCA. A strange looking character with a pick over its shoulder, astraddle a bedraggled donkey, passes by. Pat Krein on her way to Alaska to prospect for gold. We also see Don Arvison, a well-knowA architect in the doll house world. We stop to talk to Cliff Walter, the traveling magician. At the sound of our voices, his brother Bob pops out of a suitcase. It seems Cliff pulls him out of a hat during the act. A pungent odor drifts past our noses. We turn to see Don Thiel, perfume manufacturer, now working on a new scent, Clorophyll No. n. We notice that several people are capitalising on the large crowd. Audrey Andreas has opened a lemonade stand with Louise Bar bier, who squeezes a bottle of Real lemon into each tank of water. Barbara Smale, just returned from an expedition to Mexico, has set up a stand and is selling Aztec Indians. Esther Steinle, who accompanied her on the expedition, is operating a nearby stand selling Tsetse flies. Gene Perry, who is still working on his first million, is circulating through the crowd with a little tin cup. The most gigantic profiteering is being done by a large carnival. Riding around on the merry-goround is Ken Crook, the famous jockey. As we stroll about the fair grounds, we see Jim Strom, barker for a girlie show. "See these lovely dancing girls direct from the African Congo," he screams. We buy a ticket. As the line appears on the stage, to our horror, we recognize several McHenry girls! Dian Wingrad, Joan Scholz, Pat Wohlert and Jeannette Scholtz prance across the stage--straight from the African Congo. Down the fairway we spot Mary Boldt, the fat lady. Trapped in a cage of hungry lions is Roy Dodd, the fearless lion tamer. We watch Dick Widen, the wrestler, now called Ravishing Richard, pl>tnge into the cage and get a half Nelson on the lion and we leave. V We will how flash back to McHenry, where comparative calm exists. We see that things are much the same. One major change has taken place. A great new hospital has been erected. As we pass, we see Peggy Nihill Sitting on the steps washing out white uniforms. We peer in the doorway and see Gerry Cormier strolling by carrying a bedpan. Ann Smith is headed for the mental ward with a screaming patient slung over her shoulder. As we are standing there, Joanne Resheske comes streaking up the sidewalk in her ambulance, nearly knocking over Gerry. On the running board is Betty Feltes, who blows a whistle to clear traffic for Joanne. We learn that across the street in the Legion hall, Joy Carstens has been conducting "Madam Carsten's School of Dance and Etiquette" for gentille, young ladies and gentlemen. Assisting her are Mary Jane Gerasch and Doris Justen, who serve cookies and punch to, the little ones. It is not election year, but as we pass the Northwestern station, we see Hank Heise standing on the rear platform of a train flashing through. Jerry Cristy, Frank Smith and several other farmers are hanging on the platform railing. As the train passes out of sight, we hear Hank screaming something about "two cows in every stall!" Janet Biggs, organizer of "Biggs Buttons," has designed a button for his campaign reading "We'll Thank Hank." Charlene Dowe is still writin] passes in the office. She is now able to take dictation at 800 words per minute. The only trouble is that there is no one in the school who can talk 600 words per minute To keep her in practice, Ann Paluch, recognized as the world's fastest talker, drops over from Nye's drug store, where she puts pills in bottles. Also working in Nye's is Glen Marunde, a soda jerk, who is perfecting the "Ginger Peachy Atomic Plant," the ideal toy for your child, The only excitement in the town seems to be a little parade that keeps marching up and down Green street. It is directed by Jack Wirt*, who has taken over Mr. Yan da's job. Leading the parade are Grace Kilday and Jeanette Pillar, who dropped over from the telephone office and who are carrying a banner that reads "Save the Barrel." Especially unaffected by the activity at Niagara is Chuck Hiller, who always said his main ambition was to lie down and die right. He has been lying in th,e middle of' Green street for thre4 years waiting for the time to come. Richard Fuhler, the Green street missionary, has been patiently sitting by his side night and day reading "Chicago Confidential" over him. Back at the Falls, there is a litthe excitement. Jim Lennon is trying to get Louise and Audrey to add a new beverage to their line. Arline Svoboda, their bouncer, has just kicked him out. Oh, oh, here comes Jackie Donash leading Sue Peyton, and a grqup of irate women of the "Women's Temperance League," all singing "Onward Christian Soldiers." They have been chasing Jim all over the country and he is now come to be known as Fleetfooted Jim. We learn a little of the history of the St. Lawrence i|v«r, named after John Lawrence, a plumber. It seems John arrived too late to fix a leaky faucet. The drip became a stream, the stream a river. As the famous philosopher, Lois Garner, once said, "Big things often have small beginnings." Suddenly there is a terrific swooshing noise, and a huge saucer- shaped object swoops out of the sky and lands. The crowd begins to get hysterical but Jack Weber hops out and quiets them down. He explains that several years ago, he, Harry Golbeck, Arnie Peterson and a small group of bachelors migrated to Mars to form a colony where they would be free from temptation. Now, it seems, Jack is on an expedition to bring some women to the colony. John Davidson, moyie producer, is going to make a film of this called, "Upward the Women." Pat Hay, Janet Heide and Charlotte Hogsn quickly volunteer and the saucer speeds away into space. Never to be outdone, Pat Nixon is planning to go over the Falls on water skiis. A newcomer has arrived on the scene. It's John Bates, who Rose Marie Schmitt, the night club comedienne, plants in her audience to make sure some one laughs. John takes one look at the barrel, planted firmly and immovable on the ledge, and gives a tremendous roar of laughter. The barrel trembles violently, rolls off the ledge and tumbles down the falls. Well, we've seen what will be happening to our graduates in 10 years. But don't feel too badly kids, this method has been known to fail. Class Will oftbeSenior Class of '52 We, the Senior Class of McHenry High School, in the county of McHenry and state of Illinois, hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and testamentary Instruments of every kind by us made. 1* After the payments of our Just debts and gradnattaa expenses, we give, bequeath and devise all our Ufr» -- tentions, real and personal, of every kind and natur% • .1 wherever situated, to our beneficiaries. S» We appoint our beneficiaries, executors of this laH •: will and testament. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed out •feme this 1Mb day of May, A. D. 1MB. THE SENIOR CLASS OF tfc Georgia Stenger is the lucky girl to receive Virginia Allen's ability to get along with the teachers. Some of John Bates' weight he carried around school is willed to Dick Collins. Bernie Buss' great love for Chevrolets goes to Don Audino. Mary Boldt wills the front row seats in the auditorium to the third period Frosh. Charlene Dowe sadly gives her job as base drummer to Stan Aim, and Hank Heise gives his ability to get along with Mr. Yanda to Jim Nett. Next year's freshmen will be the deserving beneficiaries of Don Massheimer's ability to sleep in the study hall. Pat Krein is giving her friendly manner to shy Doris Fuhler. Esther Steinle gives Pat Rosing her record o{ never being sent to the office. Shirley Thurwell is the lucky one to receive Pat Wohlert's mile long walk to school. Jackie Donash gives her record for being late to Jean Muzzy. Rich Fuhler is willing to will his will to Will Pierce. Little Don Aeverman is willed Jeannette Scholtz's height, and "wee" Peg Selsdorf gives her elevator shoes to Kathy McMahon. Barb Smale is giving Den Prince her ability to get from Lily Lake to Wonder Lake in 2% minutes. Charlie Kopp is the lucky one to receive Don Thiel's way with the women. . Charlie "Chuck" Hiller is willing his spot on the baseball team to Charley "Goose" Johnson, while Paul Marke is giving his accurate "shooting eye" to Mr. Fulton for next year's basketball team. Arnie Petersen is willing his wrestling ability to Gil Mercure for use on Jenny Houda. Harry "Hares" Golbeck is giving his football helmet to next year's varsity quarterback. Freshman Tom Oeffling is the lucky fellow receiving John Lawrence's basketball ability. Gene Perry is giving his ability with the "ol" hoop ball to Tom Huemann. Audrey Andreas wills her ability to make football plays for Coach '"Mac", to anybody that can do it, without having some fellow jump the fence. Ken "Curly" Crook hands over to "Big" Bob Krickl his wrestling ability. The future track team already has a good start They're being given Cliff Walter's legs. "Dead lye" Bobby Walters is giving his basketball ability to capable John "Juvenile" Bolger. Next year's right guard on the football team has a football helmet if it fits, compliments of Dick Widen. Joy Carstens gives her love of the Freshmen as a senior instructor to Karen Engdahl, and Doris Bauer is left Mary Jane Gerasch's favorite ref whistle. Phyllis Schmitt, an incoming Freshman, will get right in thejswing of things with her sister, Jean's, old gym suit. Charlotte Hoganis giving next year's secretary-manager of the G. A. A. the pleasant job of fixing the bulletin board. Joan "Ace" Scholz wills her ability in playing tennis to Pat Rosing. Donna Cundiff is giving her cousin, Jeanette Pillar's place in Miss Taylor's office seventh period every day. Bill Peschke gives his preference for tall, skinny blondes to Don Crook. Carol Klinberg wills her gallons of peroxide to Mr. Fulton's chemistry class, and Ann Paluch is giving Roberta Stoller her multicolored hair because Bhe already has a good start. "Blonde" Barb Sellek is willing'her hair to Brunette Norma Kay Tice. A1 Kosnar is willed John Rogers' good personality. Marilyn Stromstedt gives Joyce Kline her ability in roller skating. Roberta Wirfs is given Dawn Kosup's height. Carol Stoller is willing her seat in typing class to her sister, Roberta, and Joanne Resheske gives Mary Nye her ability to get her homework done on time. Lucky Andy Pokett is willed all the fun of being a senior by Dorothy Johnson. Jack Weber is willing the corner across from school to the Incoming freshmen. The new freshmen are also receiving Diane Ballotti's determination to graduate. Louise Barbier is willing Mr. Buckner a secretary who will stay in his office long enough for him to know that she's around. Jfm Van Kanegan is receiving John Davidson's pro' nounciation of words, and John "Jay" Bolger is receiving Gerry Cormier's math ability. Janet Biggs is turning over the managing of the F. H. A. candy counter to Nancy Mueller. Don Audino is getting Don Arvldson's locker No. 1. Dorothy "Figaro" Davis is willing her ability to be at the wrong place at the wrong time to Karen Engdahl. Lois Garner's shorthand desk is going to Mary Nye. Judy Roesch is willed Janet Heide's double joints. Roy Dodd's superior typing ability is going to whoever needs it. Dick Becker will have to fill Jerry Cristy's F. F. A. presidency, and Pat Hay's trusty homemaking book goes to Louise Hunt. Some lucky junior is to receive Betty Feltes' locker. Ted Cartan is given Merle Freund's love for Mr. Buckner. Irving Cooke is willing his drawing ability to the future cartoonists on the Warrior staff. Donald Dowe is to receive Jack Wirtx's first seat in orchestra. John West is willing Mr. Cuda his ability to fall off a chair. Jimmy Lennon is giving his library seat to "Rugged" Dan Senior Class Officers Audrey Andreas; president; Dick Widen, vice president; Louise Barbier, secretary; Bernard Peschke, treasurer. ; STENOGRAPHERS A good many local businesses are aided each summer by the addition of graduates in the local typing and shorthand courses, which are instructed by Jennie Mae Richardson. v ji Many of the Seniors gain graft speed in typing and shorthand tests throughout the year and are well equipped to step into good posfc tions. Prince, for ice. Sue Ann Peyton (no relation "to Barbara) is willing her low Mr. Cuda to Marlene Joosten. Jack Pepping is giving nis messy locker to Karen Engdahl to keep clean. Renee Kalsch is willing her French name to Mary A. Bousser. Charles Hollenbach is willing his sister to the next class, and Val Pohnson is giving her place as a majorette to any girl that will put her heart into being one. Line McCurdy is receiving Doris Ann Justen's ability to beat Joy CarsteiH in a game of ping pong. Glen "the magic cornet" Marunde is giving his playing ability to Joe Wilier. Peg Nihill wills her booth at Nye's drug store to Sally Siemon. Joanne Smith is receiving Grace Kilday** ability to get along with Mr. Cuda. (Who is this Mr. Cuda?) Betty Lockwood is giving her height to "wee" Dot Doherty, and Pat Nixon's liking for Grant high school boys goes to Zoe Cochran. Les Shilling wills his ability to graduate to Jim Johnson. Rose Marie Schmitt is giving her music stencils to the lucky person who might need them'next year. Lois Snyder wills all her notes on her school subjects to Darlene Beamishr. Ray Kirby is receiving all Jim Storm's rides to Burlington with Bernie Buss. Arlene Svoboda wills her secretarial duties for Mr. Wheeland to Dolores 8mith. Ann Smith is giving the problem of standing up for the Irish to John Bolger. 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