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Lorene (Cherry) Langenfeld plays the violin front and center of her school's orchestra. She was born and raised in Centralia, Illinois. This photo was taken around 1927. She is the great grandmother to Katie Brethorst.

Lucy Cherry attended Bell School in 1913. She is the great-great grandmother of Katie Brethorst. She is pictured wearing the flower in her hair and a necklace towards the center of the photo. The photo is also marked and points to her.

Andrew Brethorst, who has been an Illinois resident for most of his life, attended high school in New Jersey. He attended Morris-Knolls high school, and was a champion polevaulter. He was named the All Around Senior Athlete- Male in 1990. from his…

Andrew Brethorst, who has been an Illinois resident for most of his life, attended high school in New Jersey. He attended Morris-Knolls high school, and was a champion polevaulter. He was named the All Around Senior Athlete- Male in 1990. from his…

Red and white Morton cross country team hat. The knit cap has 'Morton XC' on each side of the hat. Seniors on the cross country team were given these hats at the beginning of their senior season by their coaches. This hat was given to Mason during…

A Rice Krispies Treat made to resemble a marching band shako worn by members of the Pekin Community High School Marching Dragons. The treat is red, white, black (Pekin Community High School's colors) and is covered in fondant icing. It also has a…

An orange pumpkin figurine topped by a spooky cat. The pumpkin has signatures from all the students in Mrs. Wilson's class.
A parent, Peggy Miles, handmade the figure out of ceramic

Griffin High School 1967 Homecoming Spirit Button. Black letters overlaying the gold colored background representing the colors of the school. In 1988, Griffin High School merged with Sacred Heart Academy to become Sacred Heart Griffin High School.

Maroon and white tassel from Tremont High School

Kendra Goeken said that the tassel represents a major milestone in her life as she completed her high school career and then was prepared to move onto the next step of her education. She values the…

Two varsity letters and assorted varsity sports pins from Cissna Park High School awarded between 1985 and 1988 belonging to Philip Seggebruch.

These letters represent educational significance for Philip because he had a passion for sports and the…