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| Brooklyn High School Gymnasium 1943 |
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| Courtesy of Milly Geisler |
| Brooklyn High School Basketball Team of 1942-43 |
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| Submitted by Milly Geisler |
Athletics
We have been told there was a basketball program for boys at Brooklyn High. It is quit possible that baseball and
track may have been offered as well. We are currently in search of the school fight song, team records, and coach's
names of the teams that graced the courts and fields of Brooklyn High's storied past.
James Lantz provided us with this bit of information on the Brooklyn High School athletic program:
"Brooklyn High School did in fact have basketball, track, and baseball programs. I was in Littleton H.S. and we competed with Brooklyn, Camden, Huntsville, Browning, Fredrick, and other three-year high schools. "
| Brooklyn High School Band of 1942-43 |
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| Thank You to Milly Geisler |
Extra-Curricular Activities
We know that sports were not the only "game" in town at Brooklyn High. It is probable that class plays, FFA,
FHA, GAA, Band, and Chorus were all a part of the BHS experience. If you have ANY information on these or other activities
offered at Brooklyn High School please contact us at the address listed below.
Memories
From former student Colene Henderson:
"Brooklyn School had very special teachers that taught 3 grades in one room....all
classes. Memories of this
school will always be with me. It was a building of many happy moments. This school is such a pleasure to think about....very
nice memories."
From former student Jim Lantz:
" My mother (Edna B. Lantz) taught in the grade school before I was born in 1926, and
I attended grade school there through the first four grades. My teacher was Neva Reeves who later
married Jesse Bartlett who was also a teacher and principle."
From former student Milly Geisler:
"I attended Brooklyn High School from 1940-1943 and received a good education. The principal was Mr.
Lawrence Camp, Miss Aletha Linebaugh was English and Math teacher, Miss
Woods taught some classes and Mrs. Chestnut was a teacher.
I still have the BHS yearbook, "Echoes of 42-43". We had parties, picnics, a Christmas
program, and a play "Good Gracious Grandma". We also had a band and athletics included baseball,
basketball and track."
| BHS Teachers of 1942-43 |
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| Submitted by Milly Geisler |
We Need Your Assistance
If you have any further information regarding the town of Brooklyn and its former High School please contact us
at eganann@sbcglobal.net . A photo of the former high school building and other activities offered at BHS are welcome. You can send
items to us via real mail at:
Illinois HS Glory Days
6439 N. Neva Street
Chicago, Il. 60631
| Brooklyn High School Student Body of 1942-43 |
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| Submitted by Milly Geisler |
1st row: Lyle Vail, Bill Chestnut, Edna Downs, Mildred Smith
2nd row: Jeanette Fowler, Milly Downs Geisler, Richard Fogle, Norma Downs, Erma
Waymack, Jean Hillyer, Mabel Burton
3rd row: Miss Linebaugh, Geo. Campbell, Laurel Vail, Iva Ringenberg, William
Pieper, Merle Terry, Kennard Fowler, Norma Brough, John Larkin, Gene
Raper, Mr. Camp
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