Aberdeen High School - Tiger Tracks Yearbook (Aberdeen, ID)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1955 volume:

THE CLASS OF � 55 Senior Class Members are: Back row, left to right-James Freisen, Ronnie Smith, Tommy Stroschein, Ralph Smith, Evan Parrish, Ronald Savage, Irene Duffin, Merril Duffin, Phil Slaugh, LeRoy Copeland and SPerry Shackelford. Third row, left to right-Ted Edwards, Victor Herbert, Ronnie Griffin, Richard Line, Dale Taylor, Dale Johnson, Barbara Hege, LaRae Sasser, Rulla Hoff, Marlene Lehman, Betty Schritter, and Barbara Isaak. Second row, left to right- Jim Heer, Jeanine Anderson, Bob Thornley, Charlotte Chamberlain, Neil DeGuilio, Jim Smith, Delon Dalke, Carolyn Giesbrecht, Gloria Beck, Maxine Phillips, LaVerne Harris, Renee Lloyd, and Miss Giesbrecht. Front row, left to right-Kay Chandler, Verla Phillips, Janice Chamberlain, Regina Stroschein, Ruth Isaak, Pat Pitts, Esther Klassen, Joe Akiyama, Joann Ramey, Dora Westover, and Devon Nelson. AND ITS OFFICERS CLASS OFFICERS are: Left to right-Tom Stroschein President, Jim Heer, Secretary, Ted Edwards, Vice-president, and Dora «Vestover, Treasurer. WITH THE HELP OF THE EDITORS AND STAFF PRESENTS THE 1955 TIGER TRACKS A THE EDITORS are: Back Row, left to right-Irene Duffin, Editor; Joan Davis, Junior Representative; LaRae Sasser, Senior Representative; Front Row, left to right-Laurel Slaugh, Sophomore Representative; Arlis Hege, Freshman Representative; Joe Akiyama, Assistant Editor. MEMBERS OF THE ANNUAL STAFF are: STANDING, left to right- Rulla Hoff, Prophecy; Gloria Beck, Art; Arlis Hege, Freshmen; Ruth Isaak, History; Regina Stroschein, History; Betty Schrit- ter, Features; Miss Giesbrecht, Adviser; Laurel Slaugh, Sopho- more ; Kay Chandler, Activities; Verla Phillips, Activities; LaRae Sasser, Seniors. MIDDLE ROW, left to right-Barbara Hege, Business Manager; Jeanine Anderson, Poem; Dora Westover, Features; Patricia Pitts, Music; Esther Klassen, Business Manager; Renee Lloyd, Will; Joan Davis, Juniors; Charlotte Chamberlain, Will; Irene Duffin, Editor. SEATED, left to right-Ted Edwards, Photographer; Joe Akiyama, Assistant Edi- tor; Evan Parrish, Sports; Bob Thornley, Prophecy; Mike Becker, Prophecy; Dale Johnson, Will; Jim Heer, Music; Gary Lloyd, Assistant Photographer. Not pictured are Phil Slaugh, Sports; DeVon Nelson, Prophecy;and Janice Chamberlain, Prophecy. The Class of '55 dedicates its annual to Miss Margaret E.Gies brecht, who has been adviser of the class for the past two years. Miss Giesbrecht has ably guided us in our meetings and has helped us through thick and thin. Her fine assistance in preparing the Junior-Senior Banquet made it a wonderful success. She has proved her ability as a director on the stage by producing another huge success, Professor, How Could You?, the senior play. She has led the annual staff in editing a superior annual. These are just a few of Mis3 Giesbrecht's major accomplish- ments with our class. Her years of experience and wisdom have aided us as individuals, as her advice has helped us through many problems. Her kindness and devotion to us in class and out has prompted us to dedicate to her the Senior Annual in appreciation for her service to us. Faculty ROBERT LE MASTER Marshall College, Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Math. MAGDA DIRKS Albion Normal School. Hall Advisor. Study MARGARET TOEVS Albion Normal, Lewiston Normal, English I and II. Speech and Dramatics and Government. IRENE THOMAS University of Idaho, University of Idaho Southern Branch. Library Science. ROBERT GRAY Ricks College, Utah State Agricultural College. Agriculture I, II, and III. OLGA COOPER Idaho State College, University of Washington. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typing, and Office Practice. MARGARET E. GIESBRECHT Albion Normal, College of Colorado. U. S. History, and English I, II, and IV. WALTER THOMAS Whitworth College, University of Idaho. A Cappella Choir, Art Band, Freshmen Theory, Government, and Socialogy. V' MARYVEE STEVENS University of Wyoming, University of Idaho. Journalism, English III, General Business and Jr. High. CHRIS LESTON Utah State Agricultural College. Athletic Coach, General Science, Freshman P. E. and Jr. High P. E. I A. E. MC DERMID University of Nebraska, University of Idaho, Northwestern University. Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Radio, and PhotograDhv. FERN SPARKS Colorado A. I. and II, and M. Home Ec. and World History. High School janitor. JOHN WONDERLY Hemphill Diesel Engineering, National Diesel Engineering, Auto Mechanics. Class Officers, Bob Bradley, president, Sally Whyte, Vice president, Mildred Frieson, Treasurer, Keyko Akiyama, Secretary. Freshmen Maril Abercrombie Class Cheryl dMS Keyko Akiyama Joyce Armstrong Jerry Barrett Bonnie Barttee Howard Beck Dawna Berg Bobby Bradley George Briggs Allen Burge Gayle Chamberlain Glen Coon Charles Corbridge Ray Cordona Ann Cornforth Elinor Davis Rosemary Douglas Sandy Maust DeLoy Moncur Lydia Muller Raymond Neuman Jimmy Nielson Lyn Nugent Marion Nugent Lucy Owens Lovina Payne Vernon Peck Beverly Perman Mark Phillips George Pierce Louise Ramey Edwin Ruff Donna Rupe Janet Sackett Karen Sasser Robert Schelske Carolyn Schritter Naomi Seifried Christine Sterr Robert Stone Margie Whipkey Lyn Whiting Sally Whyte Harold Wynn David Zimmerman Arietta Durrant Gordon Elliot Patsy Ferguson Melvin Frieson Mildred Frieson Alan Funk Myrtle Funk Lena Gallegos Dale Gambill Keith Garder Pennie Harris Arlis Hege Merlin Hegsted Barbara Henderson Nola Hobley Lloyd Hoffer Patty Hylton Janet Isaak Sheralun Jensen Loretta Johnson Larry Kendall Larry Keith Marjorie Klassen Donnie Kramer Carol Landvatter Robert Larson Beverley Leisy Bill Line Wally Aldous Earline Anderson Gerald Anderson Donnie Beck Sophomore Loah Beck Patricia Beck Leland Becker Paul Cary Eraogene Chandler Dee Christensen Class officers: Keith Phillips, treasurer; Jerry Duffin, president; Joe Gambill, vice-president; Judy Lee, secretary. Ilene Corbridge Doris Dahle Jerry Duffin Joan Duffin I Renae Duffin Myrna Feld Janiel Ferguson Joe Gambill Richard Glenn Dixie Harris Gary Hawes Marlene Hayter Lucille Hege Ted Hensen Doris Horsch Gladyne Horsch Cora Inskeep Ronald Inskeep John Isaak Lynn Jackman Patricia Johnson Dallas C. Larsen Dallas W. Larsen Myrna Larsen Judy Lee Gary Lindhartsen Billy Martin Richard Michaelson Dee Monsen Don Morris Suzzette Norman Barbara Nugent Lynn Olsen Jerry Partridge Keith Phillips Barbara Poulsen Gary Pratt Patsy Robinson John Ruff Garth Sasser Lyle Sasser Laurel Slaugh Roberta Snapp Shirley Snowball Lynn Thompson Raeona Thompson Dwayne Westfall Stiney Whipkey Blair Whiting Henry Willey Marna Wilson Etta Zimmerman f A Gary Abercrombie Laron Allred Lola Anderson Left to right Maureen Anderson Vice-President Gwen Phillips President Glenna Cooper Treasurer Paul Wiebe Secretary m Class Officers Maureen Anderson Myrna Anderson Duane Barclay a s s Bruce Beck Melvin Beck Carol Bedwell Kenneth Briggs Betty Lou Buchholz Donnie Burgess Lorraine Christensen Glenna Cooper Ann Coceland Ethel Copeland Carolyn Dahle Joan Davis Alan DeGuilio Melvyn Dumas DonEtta Durrant Dorothy Glesbrecht Clive Grimmett Jackie Grimmett Richard Hazard Barbara Harbart Gary Holmes Steven Howells Ivan Hunsinger Mary Lou Hylton Roland Isaak Vaughn Johnson Donald Kendall Howard Kendall Janice Kirby Ernie Landvatter Mary Ann Larsen Norma Lehman Richard Lehman Barbara Lloyd Gary Lloyd Nonna McCauley Deon Nelson Sherlan Nelson Marlene Parsons Donald Perman Carl Phillips Gwen Phillips Joan Reece Shirley Ross Janet Schritter Carol Slaugh Eleanor Slaugh Richard Smith Ann Stevens Steve Stone Arlene Taylor Ardella Toevs Karl Tomlinson Mary Jean Vaughn Karen Wahlen Jessie Walker Gary Wells Owen Wells Madge Westover Paul Wiebe Dawn Wride Glen Wright Russell Wynn Edna Young JOE AKIYAMA I’m smart, but I d sure hate to prove it. Tiger Tales 2 Tiger Tracks 3, Asst. Editor 4, Football manager 4. JEANINE ANDERSON I plan to take life serious—some- day. Council 1, Pep Club 1, Black- foot 2,3, Senior sextette acc.4, F.T.A. 4, Choir 4, F.F.A. Sweetheart.. GLORIA BECK She paints a beautiful picture. Choir 2,3,4, Office girl 2, Tiger Tales 4, Tiger Tracks Art Editor 2, Art II 4. MIKE BECKER I'm not the orator Brutus was, but I can talk some. Choir 2,3,4, Class sec. 2, Jr. Play Dramatics 3, Boy's State 3, Council 3, Tiger Tracks 4, CHARLOTTE CHAMBER- LIN She should je a lawyer, she ias so many cases. 3and 2,3,4Vice Pres. ), Pep Band 3, :hoir 2,3A, Coun- cil 1, Majorette 2,3, Tiger Tracks 1,2,4, Jr. Play Tiger Tales 4, JANICE CHAMBERLAIN Come on gang, I just heard a new one. Band 1,2,3,4 Pres. 4, Pep Band 3,4, Choir 2,3,4, Sextette 3,4, Jr. Play, Office Girl 4 Tiger Tracks.4. KAY CHANDLER Quiet in class |f but loud in grades. Class President 1, Choir 2,3,4, Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Treas. 3.4, Sextette 3,4, Office Girl 2, F.T.A. 3.4, Girls State 3, Tiger Tracks 4. LEROY COPELAND Why waste time studying when you can sleep. F.F.A. 1,3, Pres. 1, Choir 2,3,4, Jr. Play. $ e n i o r s DELON DALKE Quiet ones make great men. Choir 2, Drama- tics 3, Jr. Play NEIL DEGUILIO The world owes me a living, so I just help myself. Band 1,2, F.F.A. 3, 4 Reporter 3, Treas. 4, Jr. Play Athletics Manager 4 Tiger Tracks 4. IRENE DUFFIN Our followers need good leaders. Class song leader 1, 2,4, Choir 2,3,4, Mixed quartette 3,4, Band 1,2,3, Drum Majorette 1,2,3, Jr. Play, Debate 2, Tiger Tales 4, Tiger Tracks Edi- tor 4. MERRIL DUFFIN He hurries but takes his time. Jr. Play, Tiger Club 2,3,4, Basketball 3,4, Football 2,3,4, Baseball 2,3. TED EDWARDS JAMES FRIESEN When mischief is Give me time, I’ll brewing, he does grow up. Choir 2, the stirring . Jr. 2,3, Quartet 3,4, Play, Football 2,3, Octette 3,A, Box- 4, Baseball 3, Tiger ing and Wrestling Club 2,3,4, Pres. 4, 3, F.F.A. 3. Basketball Manager 3, Class Vice Pres. 4, Carnival King 4, Tiger Tales 2. V CAROLYN GIESBRECHT A laugh is good in any language. Choir 2, FTA 4, Sec- retary 4, Office girl 4. RONNIE GRIFFIN I wish my hair be- longed to a girl. Transfer from Corvallis Montana. Basketball 4. Senior s LA VERNE HARRIS A sound mind in sound body. Choir 2,3,4, Pep Club 1,2,3, Jr. Play. JAMES HEER He plays the organ piano, clarinet, gob, slush pump, and sings ! Choir 2,3 4, Pres. 3,4, Band 1,2,3,4, Sec. 4, Class Vice pres. 1 Pep Band 3,4, Male Quartet 3,3, Male Octette 3,4, Tiger Tales 4, Tiger Tracks4, Jr. play Clarinet Trio 3,4, Woodwind Trio 4. Class Sec. 4. 4, BARBARA HEGE She is divinely tall and most divi nely fair. Stu- dent Court 1, Choir 2,3,4, Mixed Quar- tett4, Class Sec. 3, Jr. play Tiger Tracks 4. VICTOR HERBERT Greater men have lived, but I doubt it. Band 1,2, Choir 2,3,4, Boy's Octette 3,4, Quar- tette 3,4, Mixed Quartette 3,4, F.F.A. 3,4, Treas. 1, Jr. play Tiger Club 3,4, Sec. 4, Basketball 2,3,4, Baseball 2,3, RULLA HOFF I’ll have to ask mamma. Girls State 3, Choir 4, Band 1, 2,3,4, Pep Band 3,4, Dramatics 3, Tiger Tracks 4, Jr. Play. BARBARA ISAAK Romance I Who cares about History. Choir 2,3,4, F.T.A. 3, Reporter 3, De- bate 3, Dramatics 3, RUTH ISAAK DALE JOHNSON She’s OUR Babe I wonder who will Ruth. Choir 2,3,4, be president until Tiger Tracks 4. I'm of age. Student Court 1, Class Pres. 2, Choir 2,4, Boy's Octette 3,4, Basket- ball 2,3,4, Tiger Club 4, Council 4, Boys State 3, Tiger Trarlfs L . Senior s ESTHER KLASSEN Knowledge comes but wisdom lin- gers. Choir 2, F.T.A. Vice pres 4, Class Treas. 3, in it. Tiger Tracks 4, Office girl 4. RENEE LLOYD A quiet girl but quite a girl. Band RICHARD LINE 1,2,3,4, Majorettes I know an awful lot 2,3,4, Clarinet Trio but I can't think of 3, Woodwind Trio 4, it. Band 1,2, Choir 2,3, Jr. Play, „ , Choir 2,3,4, F.F.A. F.T.A. 3, Tiger Band 1,2,3, Dramatics-, class Sec. 1, Jr. Tracks 4, Class Vice 1, Tiger Tales 4. Play. Pres. 2. MARLENE LEHMAN My mind is like a moon; there is a man Choir 2,4, DEVON NELSON EVAN PARRISH I’m not always right He carries a lot but I'm never wrong. of weight. Jr. Parma 1, Class pres play, Boy's Quar- 3, Ju. play, Drama- tette 2,4, Boy's tics 3, Youth Leg. Octette 3,4, Choir 3,4, Student Body 2,3,4, Football 3, Pres. 4, Tiger Tracks 4, Tiger Club 3,4, 4, Track 4. Boxing and Wrestling 3', F.F.A. 3,4, Vice pres. Tiger Tracks MAXINE PHILLIPS VERLA PHILLIPS Let us be s en by I chatter as I go, our deeds. Choir and I go on for- 2,3,4, Dramatics ever. Choir 2,3, 3, Pep club 2. 4, Sec. 3,4, Sextette 3,4, Office girl 2, Intramural Man- ager 1,2,3, Jr. play, Tiger Tracks. Senior s PATRICIA PITTS She has built an enviable record on the piano. Sextette 3,4, Choir 2,3,4, Class Pianist 1,2,4, Band 1,4, Majorettes JOANN RAMEY 4, Office girls 2, She who sings is 3,4, F.T.A. 3,4, always happy. Jr. play, Pep Club Choir 3,4, Band 1, 1,2 3,4, Tiger Tales2,3,4, Pep Band 2, 4, Tiger Tracks 4, 3, Dramatics 2,3. LARAE SASSER I have a strange power of argument. Choir 2,3,4? Debate R0NALD SAVAGE 2,3, Pep Club 1,2,3 National Anthem I F.T.A. 3,4, V. Pres! Love Me-” Choir2, 3, Pres. 4, Jr. Play Basketball 2,3,4, Girls State 3, OfficeBaReba11 3,4, Foot- Girl 4, Tiger Tracks bal1 2� 3, , Tiger 4. Club 2,3,4. i PERRY SHACKELFORD No civilized per son ever goes to bed I’m broke.” Choir the same day he gets 2,4, Class Treas. 2 up.” Alaska 2, Sextette 3,4, Tiger Football 3, Tiger Tracks 4. Club 3,4, Class Vice pres. 3, Boxing Wrestling 3. BETTY sumkittb.ii PHIL SLAUGH If silence is gold, «A11 angels have T'm hrntp. tlhni r- red hair « Football 3.4, Choir 2,3,4, V. Pres. 4, Octette 3.4, Tiger Tales Editor 2, Sec. of S. Council 4, Boxing and Wrestling 3, Tiger Tracks 4. JIM SMITH Blessed be school, if you don't get too much of it. Tiger Tales 2, Dra- matics 3, Jr. Play 3 Boxing Wrestling 3. Sen i o r RALPH SMITH The girls don't want him any longer, he's long enough. Areo 1, Choir 2,3,4, Wrestling, Boxing 3, Homecoming King 4. RONNIE SMITH Too much study is a dangerous thing. Arco 1, Choir 2,3, 4, Football 4, F.F. A., Boxing and Wrestling 3. REGINA STROSCHEIN Little but all TOMMY STROSCHEIN A great guy to those who know him, and an idol to those who don't. Octette 3,4, Band 1,2,4, F.F.A. 3,4, Chapter sentinal 3, District sentinal 4, Youth Leg. 3, S.B. Vice pres. 4, Class pres 4, Tiger Tales 4, there. Choir 2,3, PlaY Basketball 4, Tiger Tracks 4, � 4, Track 4, Pep Club 1. Tiger Club 4, DALE TAYLCR Puts his thoughts in a box, then sits on the lid. Transfer from Poca- tello BOB THORNLEY If he knew the answers to all the questions he asks, we wouldn't need an encyclopedia. Choir 4, Boxing 3. DORA WESTOVER Good nature and good sense go hand in hand. Choir 2,3,4, Band 1, 2,3,4, Treas. 3, Jr. Play, Sextette 3,4, Majorettes 1,2,3,4, Drum Major 2,4, An- nual Staff 4, FTA 3, 4, Office girl 3,4, Tiger Tales Staff Class Treas. 4. OUR FLOWER—Tea Rose—Every precious golden petal helps to make a perfect flower. Just so it takes all of us to make a perfect class. OUR MOTTO— We'11 do the difficult, and try the impossible. OUR COLORS—Blue and Gold—Blue symbolizes honesty. Gold svmbolizes wisdom. We have tried to live up to this glorious goal we have set for ourselves. Angel Face Poor Neil SENIOR SEXTETTE: (left to right) Jeanine Anderson (accompanist), Verla Phillips, Dora Westover, Pat- ricia Pitts, Betty Schritter, Kay Chandler, and Janice Chamberlain. SC - JUNIOR TRIPLE TRIO: (left to right) Janice Kirby (accompanist), Shirley Ross, Barbara Lloyd, Myrna Anderson, Gwen Phillips, Joan Davis, Madge Westover, Joan Reece, Marlene Parsons, and Carol Bedwell. MALE QUARTET: (left to right) James Friesen, Evan Parrish, Jim Heer, Victor Herbert, and Pat- ricia Pitts (accompanist). MIXED QUARTET: (left to right) Evan Parrish, Barbara Hege, Irene Duffin, and Victor Herbert. Music Festival, and their annual Spring Concert. It has gained state-wide recognition for its out- standing musical ability. CHOIR OFFICERS: (left to right) Secretary, Verla Phillips; Presi- dent, Jim Heer; Treasurer, Bar- bara Hege; and Vice president, Phil Slaugh. The Marching Band in the parade at the Black- foot Eastern Idaho Fair. The Aberdeen High School Marching and Con- cert Band consists of seventy-five members. The band participated in the Christmas Festi- val, the Music Festival, and presented their an- nual Spring Concert. WOODWIND TRIO: (left to right) Renee Lloyd, Dora Westover, and Jim Heer. BAND OFFICERS: (left to right) Treasurer, Richi Smith; Vice presi- dent, Donnie Burgess; President, Janice Chamberlain; and Secretary, Jim Heer. Top row left to right: Neil De Guilio, manager, nonnie Smith,Jack Grimmett, Ralph Smith, Phil Slaugh, Evan Parrish, Ted Edwards, Bruce Beck, and Don Beck. Bottom row: Coach Leston, Melvin Beck John Ruff, Ronnie Savage, Merril Duffin, Glen Wright, James Friesen, Dawn Wride, and Garry Holmes. Spread left to right:Ralph Smith, Phil Slaugh, Melvin Beck, Evan Parrish, Dawn Wride, Garry Holmes, Jack Grimmett, Ronnie Savage Ronnie Smith, Merril Duffin, and Ted Edwards. Phil Slaugh Tackle, 6'2 180 pounds Evan Parrish Guard, 6� 2 220 pounds Melvin Beck Ronnie Smith Right Half, 5'11 Left Half, 5’8 155 pounds 150 pounds Jack Grimmett, QB Garry Holmes , Cntr. 5'9 , 135 pounds 5'8 , 145 pounds Ronnie Savage Guard, 5 11 175 pounds Dawn Wride Bruce Beck Fullback, 5'8 End, 5'11 145 pounds 150 pounds MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY are: STANDING, left to right- Vaughn Johnson, Jackie Grimmett, Tom Stroschein, Ronnie Griffin, Paul Wiebe, Ronnie Savage, John Ruff, Merril Duffin, Melvin Beck, Bruce Beck, Carl Phillips, Dale Johnson. KNEELING are: Russell Wynn, Manager; Coach Chris Leston; and Neil DeGuilio, Manager. Paul Wiebe--G Ronnie Griffin—G TIGERETTE OFFICERS are: left to right Gwen Phillips, Secretary; Kay Chandler Treasurer; Verla Phillips, President; Madge Westover, Vice-president. MEMBERS ARE: STANDING, left to right-Coach Chris Leston, Melvin Beck, Carl Phillips, Bruce Beck, John Ruff, Glenn Wright Paul Wiebe, and Ted Edwards. KNEELING, left to right-Dawn Wride, Jack Grimmett, Tom Stroschein, Donnie Burgess, Evan Parrish, Ronnie Savage, Merril Duffin, and Donnie Beck. SEATED, left to right-Russell Wynn, Gary Abercrombie, Garry Holmes, Victor Herbert, Vaughn Johnson, Perry Shackelford, Dale Johnson, and Duane Barclay. Tiger Club Members are: Standing, left to right-Gwen Phillips, Vienna Cooper, Norma Me Caulley, Carolyn Dahle, Mary Ann Larsen, Carol Slaugh and Jeanine Anderson. Second row, left to right-LaRae Sasser, Arlene Taylor, Verla Phillips, Myrna Anderson, Lola Anderson, LaVerne Harris, Carolyn Giesbrecht, and Esther Klassen. Sitting, left to right-Joan Reece, Patricia Pitts, Dora Westover, Shirley Ross, Madge Westover, Kay Chandler, and Eleanor Slaugh. F.T.A. Officers are: Back row, left to right-Esther Klassen, Vice-Presi- dent Carolyn Geisbrecht, Secretary, and Arlene Taylor, Treasurer. Front row, left to right-LaRae Sasser, President, and Mrs. Cooper, Adviser. A F F.F.A. Members are: Back row, left to right-Russell Wynn, Garth Sasser, Richard Lehman, Jerry Partridge, Tommy Stroschein, Richard Michaelson, Evan Parrish, Garry Wells, Billy Martin, John Isaak, Melvin Freisen, Edwin Ruff, Gordon Elliot, and Harold Wynn, Second row, left to right-Mr. Gray, Teacher, Mark Phillips, Keith Phillips, David Zimmerman, Lynn Thompson, Neil De Guilio, Dwiayne Westfall, Lyle Sasser, Roland Isaak, Ivan Hunsinger, Robert Schelske, Allen Funk, Raymond Neuman, Lynn Olson, and Victor Herbert, First row, left to right- Howard Beck, Vernon Peck, George Pierce, Bob Bradley, Duane Barclay, Dawn Wride, Lynn Whiting, Jerry Duffin, Wally Aldous, Karl Tomlinson, Lynn Jackman, Robert Stone. OFFICERS: STANDING, left to right-Duane Bar- clay, Chapter sentinel; Gary 'Wells, Reporter; Mr. Gray, teacher; Tom Stro- schein, District sentinel; Richard Lehman, Secretary. SEATED, left to right-Lyle Sasser, Vice-president; Victor Herbert, President; Neil DeGuilio, Treasurer. Presentation of FFA jacket to Chapter Sweetheart, Jeanine Anderson, by Victor Herbert and Lyle Sasser. Speech and Drama Class members in the Speech and Drama Department are: Standing left to right-Shirley Snowball, Mrs. Toevs, Jessie v’alker Barbara Lloyd, Sherian Nelson, Eleanor Slaugh, Barbara Isaak Donnie Beck, Leland Becker, Kenneth Briggs, and Steve Stone.’ Seated, left to right-Madge Westover, Shirley Ross, Joan Reece Patricia Beck, Suzette Norman, Laurel Slaugh, Doris Dahle Earline Anderson, and Myrna Feld. Tiger Tales Students on the Tiger Tales Staff are: Standing, left to right- Kenneth Briggs, Donald German, Dora Westover, Marlene Lehman, Pat Pitts, Mrs. Stevens, Tom Stroschein, Jim Heer, Melvyn Dumas and Charlotte Chamberlain. Seated, left to right-Carol'Bedwell’ Gloria Beck, Glenna Cooper, Gary Lloyd, and Irene Duffin The Senior boys taking Auto Mechanics are: Back row, left to right-Mr. Wonderly, Teacher, Evan Parrish, Neil De Guilio, Jim Smith, Ted Edwards, Joe Akiyama, and Ralph Smith. Front row, left to right-Ronnie Savage, Fhil Slaugh, Perry Shackelford, Victor Herbert, LeRoy Copeland, Merril Duffin, and Ronnie Smith. Not pictured are Bob Thornley and James Freisen. After r n i Barbara Hege and Ted Edwards reigned as Queen and King of the Senior Carnival held October 28, 1954, in the Aberdeen High School. Barbara was presented with a corsage and Ted a boutonneire. Judy Lee and Halrh Smith reigned as Queen and King of Aberdeen's first Homecoming game and dance on September 3, 1954, sponsored by the Aberdeen Tigerettes. F.FA Sweet heart Ball The Aberdeen F. F. A. sponsored their first Sweetheart Ball with Jeanine Anderson as their Chapter Sweetheart. The dance was held December 20, 1954, at the Grandview schoolhouse, with the Vagabonds furnishing the music. The Junior Prom was held December 18, 1954, in the Junior High School gym. The theme was Winter Wonderland, and the music was furnished by the Melo- dians. Junior Prom o - � - ♦rOK� — P ' 31 Our If it isn't a dying party I Donsor i Hey Dora I •vhat are you drinking? Go ahead and smile ! Hi! Glenn! Can't you get over Madge? The Fhillips girls. Surrrire ‘Zr Studying’? hee ! More fun ! Is it hot, Joan? Gan The Just Jvan. ■A Rulla's Birthdav 1 arty Office Girls are: Standing, left to right- Lucille Hege, Carolyn Giesbrecht, Esther Klassen, Verla Phillips, and Myrna Feld. Seated, left to right- Dora Westover; Pat Pitts, LaRae Sasser, Gwen Phillips, Joan Davis, Arlene Taylor, and Janice Chamberlain. MEMBERS are: left to right- Kenneth Westfall, Roy Stroschein, Roy Weston, Harry Nims, Arthur Leisy, Howard Wynn, and George Brewington. Board of Education On the shoulders of the Aberdeen School Board rests the responsibility of keeping our school in good running order. Many thanks are given them for the fine job they are doing. Student Council THE AHS GOVERNING BODY are: STANDING, left to right- Dwayne Vestfall, Gary Hawes, Merril Duffin, Dawn Wride, Alan DeGuilio, Tom Stroschein, Mrs. Stevens, Garth Sasser. SEATED, left to right-Patsy Ferguson, LaRae Sasser, Gayle Chamberlain, Dale Johnson, Paul Wiebe, Phil Slaugh, and DeVon Nelson. at-large; Paul Wiebe, Council-raember-at- large; Tom Stroschein, Student body vice- president; DeVon Nelson, Student body president; Phil Slaugh, Student body secretary. CLASS HISTORY When we started to school in 1943, the class of ”55 embarked upon a twelve-year journey through our most important years of life. To mark the beginning, fifty-three little six year-olds were running around in the school building, waiting impatiently to see what we had gotten ourselves into by being born in this world. Some of those second graders thought we were little babies, and this didn’t please our opinions. We were all impressed by our teachers during our first year for we hadn't learned differently. When the year came toward the closing, we hoped never to set our foot in that building again. During our next three years we thought our way through to the fifth grade and assumed we had enough intelligence to present our first self- producing play The Thanksgiving Turkey. The winter of 49 was immensely enjoyed by all, for this was the first year we were expelled because of the blizzard. As the months went onf our elders had finally pounded it into our skulls that we were to polish our shoes and wash our necks in order to be well-groomed. Those of Grandview can remember bouncing over the country on picnics in a covered pickup. The Springfield students can remember their annual parties and picnics, and the few times they played basketball with Aber- deen and Grandview. The last year of our kid life was the best of all our first eight grades, for we had acquired enough sense to make our schooling so far, a success. Our class entered two pennmanship and spelling contests with American Falls in which we received both cups both times. The beginning of our freshmen year made some of us a little nervous and worried, for everything was new to us. On the first day some of the wise old seniors expressed their opinion of us as wisecracks. Of course, every class must have its beginning days and usually pulls through all right. This it seemed we had done, but what next?-Initiation. We changed the form of initiation, for our new principal thought we were brains; so we had a mental and physical contest against the sophomores. Yes, it appeared that the sophomores had the knowledge. We gave the sopho- mores a party for their hard work. That year we had the Freshmen Frolic, our first class-sponsored dance. Time moved on with the song contest next in line. Of course we re- member it so well because we won it. Irene Duffin was our director, and Pat Pitts was our pianist. Being sophomores was much better. No longer were we the green frosh . This year we had the Sophomore Hop after a basketball game. Oh! We couldn’t forget our swimming party at the Nat. The class furnished the transportation and lunch. The memorable and pleasant year slipped into tne past ana we became up-and-coming juniors. Miss Giesbrecht and Mr. Olson were our excellent advisors the third year. Among the most remembered happenings of the junior year was the Junior Play. Our Town was remembered by everyone, for we all did a marvelous job in making it a success. We put on the Junior Prom, Junior- Senior Banquet, and purchased our class rings. One thing we shall never forget is we had the honor of getting our name on the Mable H. Arms plaque for being the best class of that year. Autumn, 1954, ushered us into our final and grandest school term. To be a member of the senior class seemed wonderful itself. This was to be our busiest year with this year book, the senior carnival, the senior play, the senior ball and last but not least, the graduation exercises. We would like to give Miss Giesbrecht a deep appreciation and hearty thanks for her patient and willing leadership during this priceless year in good old Aberdeen High. CLASS WILL We the class of '55 being of sound mind and body when writing our last will and testament, do hereby bequeath the following: ARTICLE I: To the Juniors we will our ability to win intramurals. ARTICLE II: To the Sophomores we will our success with our Junior Play. ARTICLE III: To the Freshmen we will our domination of the honor roll. ARTICLE IV: To the school we will our conceit. ARTICLE V: Joe Akiyama—wills his ability to get out of work to Rosemary Douglas. ARTICLE VI: Gloria Beck—wills her artistic ability to the art class. ARTICLE VII: Mike Becker—wills his deep bass voice to Deon Nelson. ARTICLE VIII: Charlotte Chamberlain—wills her soft shoulders to Highway 39. ARTICLE IX: Janie e Chamberlain—wills her numerous love affairs to Barbara Poulson. ARTICLE X: Kay Chandler—wills her natural red hair to the Freshmen girls so they won't have to dye theirs. ARTICLE XI: LeRoy Copeland—wills his good English grades to Paul Weibe. ARTICLE XII: Neil DeGuilio—wills his flirting ways to Jay Beck. ARTICLE XIII: Delon Dalke—wills his conceit to Jackie Grimmett. ARTICLE XIV: Irene Duffin—refuses to will anything. She has it saved for Jack. ARTICLE XV: Merril Duffin—wills his bright red blush to Laron Allred. ARTICLE XVI: Ted Edwards—wills Judy Lee to Bobbie Bradley so she won't be lonesome when he graduates. ARTICLE XVII: James Friesen—wills his shyness to Russel Wynn. ARTICLE XVIII: Carolyn Giesbrecht wills her humorous outlook on life to F.T.A. They need it. ARTICLE XIX: Ronald Griffin wills his Line with the ladies” to Casanova. ARTICLE XX: LaVerne Harris---wills her cooking ability to the future Home ec. classes. ARTICLE XXI: James Heer—wills his dry jokes to George Briggs. ARTICLE XXII: Barbara Hege wills the set in her ring to the classes who gripe to have one in theirs. ARTICLE XXIII: Victor Herbert wills his coat sleeves to Lola Anderson to keep her warm when he graduates. ARTICLE XXIV: Rulla Hoff—wills her imagination to the class of '57 for the English essays they will have to write. ARTICLE XXV: Barbara Isaak7rwills her height to Ardella Toevs. ARTICLE XXVI: Ruth Isaak—wills her athletic ability to Ann Cornforth. ARTICLE XXVII: Dale Johnson—wills his scientific mind to the poor students that have to endure two years of science. ARTICLE XXVIII: Esther Klassen—wills her quiet sweetness to Loretta Johnson. ARTICLE XXIX: Marlene Lehman—wills her neatness to the Auto Mechanic boys. ARTICLE XXX: Richard Line—wills his shiny shoes to the Navy boys so they won't have to shine theirs. ARTICLE XXXI: Renee Lloyd—wills her natural black hair to Karen Wahlen so she won't have to dye hers anymore. ARTICLE XXXII: DeVon Nelson—wills his brains to the school. ARTICLE XXXIII: Evan Parrish—wills his physique to Merlin Hegsted. ARTICLE XXXIV: Maxine Phillips—wills her spacious locker to the Sopho- mores whose books fall out every time their lockers are opened. ARTICLE XXXV: Verla Phillips—wills her gift of gab to Patsy Robinson. ARTICLE XXXVI: Pat Pitts—wills her nimble fingers to Steven Howells. ARTICLE XXXVII: Joann Ramey—wills her out-of-town boyfriend to Marlene Parsons. ARTICLE XXXVIII: LaRae Sasser--wills her temperament to Keyko Akiyama. ARTICLE XXXIX: Ronald Savage—wills his crew cut to Steve Stone. ARTICLE XL: Betty Schritter—wills her fair complexion to Renae Duffin. ARTICLE XLI: Perry Shackelford—wills his pretty red and black car to Paul Cary, if he thinks he can get it. ARTICLE XLII: Phil Slaugh--wills his charming smile to Carl Phillips. ARTICLE XLIII: Jim Smith--wills his ability to skip school to Donald Kendall. The Smith Brothers (Ralph and Ronnie)—will their cough- drop factory to the future colds in AHS. Regina Stroschein—wills her size, L feet, to Robert Larson. Tommy Stroschein—wills his position as Class President to any unlucky person lucky enough to get it. Bob Thornley—wills his wolf whistles to the wolves. Dora Westover—wills her ability to strut to Carol Bedwell. Dale Taylor—wills his ability to get along well with Mrs. Dirks to the AHS girls. _ . „ $aJip ARTICLE XLIV: ARTICLE XLV: ARTICLE XLVI: ARTICLE XLVII: ARTICLE XLVIII: ARTICLE XLIX: CLASS POEM The class of 1955 Are students smart and so alive. Let’s name them for you one by one ! The finest group under the sun ! A boy with lots of pep and vim, Dark and tall, we speak of him. Perry's the one we have in mind— A crazier kid you'll never find. We have two Isaaks in our group- Two sweet and friendly gals- Barbara and Ruth we're speaking of; We all claim them as our pals. Yes, next comes our boy Vic; We always know he'll do the trick. A junior girl he seems to court, And then finds time for his favorite sport. Along comes Barbara, our Carvival Queen, And then there's Ted our Carnival King, Two kids the class just can't forget- Finer kids we've never met. A girl with long brown curly hair- We count on her to be so fair. JoAnn Ramey, a friend of everyone, A gal that's always out for fun. Here's a fellow who likes to dance. He seems always to seek romance— Ronnie Griffin—he's the man If he can't do it, no one can. When we speak of good nature, LaVerne comes to our mind. No one could stir her temper; She's carefree, gay, and kind. Charlotte so slim with her blond hair It is so long, and Oh ! so fair. A pleasing smile you'll see with it Into everything she seems to fit. Speaking of hair, we think of Phil Who gives all the girls a thrill It's waves and color are so fair; With him no other can compare. Our class has been outstanding. We've all helped to make it so But Esther and Carolyn. Keep us up and on the go. Each class must have some glamour And ours has some too. There are Gloria, Maxine, and Marlene. To mention just a few. Ronnie Savage, a star athlete, With him no other can compete. A guy that's always lots of fun But keeps the girls on the run. Two girls who never are apart Kay and Verla clever and smart. They kept the pep club going strong And guided the girls from doing wrong. When there's noise in the halls and laughter throughout, We'll find Dale Taylor somewhere about. A guy that's full of pep and vim— As the class of'55, we all like him. Jimmy Heer, a leader in all ways— Talents of all kinds he displays. A guy who's friends with everyone— As choir president, he got things done. A wonderful voice and always a smile— Irene is really a friend that's worth while. The girl who's made our annual complete, With her, no other can compete. Here's DeVon Nelson, our Student Body President. He knows what we want so to council he's sent. Without a complaint he gets things done. Choosing good fellows? Well, here's the one. The youngest girl in our senior class, With flying colors she will pass. It's Rulla now we're speaking about. She's one of the smartest, there is no doubt- We have two brothers in our class, But they're not twins, you see. Ronnie and Ralph, the Smith boys, Heart breakers, we all agree. When we think of Renee, we think of her smile, Which makes us feel that life's worth while. Her tasks she always tries to do, Girls as willing are very few. When your old car quits running, And you feel let down and blue, Get in touch with Joe and Friesen, They'll fix it up for you! The active members of our class— Such an ambitious gay young lass— La Rae's the girl we have in mind, A friendlier classmate you'll never find. Here's a guy who's led us to fame, Tommy Stroschein is his name. As our class president he passed the test For we all found out he was the best. Merril, broad shouldered, handsome and tall, The girls all swoon as he walks through the hall. On the basketball floor, he's been rated sky high, We're proud of you, Duff , and that's no lie. When Dora leaves for Moses Lake, With her, her suitcase she will take. But Lynn will welcome her up there, Those two will make a tricky pair. Speaking of good looks we think of Le Roy. A noisy and roudy senior boy. If there's ever a joke being played on someone, Le Roy will be there, going along with the fun. A boy who's always on the go— Jim Smith's the guy, as we all know. A boy who works as hard as he can, The girl, he gets, will get a good man. There are other sports than basketball, Mike and Delon will agree. They love U. S. History next to tennis, They're real good at the game, you see. We have a romantic couple in our class, Evan and Betty-the lad and the lass— Real, swell friends in everyway, And an ideal couple of the day. Dale Johnson, a basketball star, To find one better, you'd have to go far. On the floor he is so quick, We count on him to do the trick. One of the smallest gals on our class— As a cook and seamstress she will pass. The guy that gets Regina will find, A very charming girl he had in mind. When Pat sits down to play a tune, The girls clap and the boys all swoon, It's true, she brings out the best tone And still finds time for her Jack Stone Two more spokes in the wheel— Kids from Grandview, Richard and Neil. Neither one of them's too tall, So they pick girlfriends, sweet and small. Janice Chamberlain, the clown of the class, A mighty fine looking, gay young lass; Her history and literature weren't always done, But did she care? She was just out for fun. Now our Romeo next in line, All the girls say, He's mine! ( Bob Thornley! he's our guy! The girls all say with a sigh. And then there's Jeanine, With talents unseen. But just give me time— I'm only eighteen! You have met us all; Impressed you should be, Because the difficult we do, And the impossible we try, as you shall see. CLASS PROPHECY Today we are bringing you a look into the confidential files of the F. B. I. Federal Blackmail Incorporated. Who will be investigated this time? A surly character walked into the room and looked carefully around. It's okay. Come on in. He was followed by an important looking person who was the originator of the firm. It appears that the gals aren’t here yet, he said. No, they aren't. I warned you not to let any dames in on the deal. They're forever late and it's dangerous, said the surly one in great dis- gust. Now listen, Muggs, the other replied, I asked them and we need them. How else can we get an inside story on whether or not some big bug's put- ting up a false front? At that moment two dolls burst into the room. We're here, you lucky people, you! Well, let's get busy. You're late enough, growled the boss. Okay, replied one of the girls, but I feel kinda sentimental. Oh, no, groaned Muggs. Come on, get with it ! snapped the boss. They opened a file drawer and the girl called Gertie started through it. Oh, gosh, here's a Mrs. Mufflefubble. She used to be Irene Duffin. I used to go to school with her. She always liked things to look neat and clean and now she's bringing in the tide for a soap factory. Well, Creepers! Well, there's no money in that, so drop her, said Muggs. You dames I The other girl, named Myrtle, had been looking through a file and now said, Here's something right down my line, salting crackers. Oh boy, I love crackers ! Criminy---that used to be Verla Phillips. She was a mem- ber of my class, too. Good old '55. Muggs in disgust had taken over the files and at the last recognition said, Oh nuts I Dames ! Jumpin' toads ! Here's good old Joe Akiyama. Al- ways wondered what became of him. Writing stories for True Confessions Magazine. Well, I probably ran into some of them. Let me in there, you guys ! We're getting behind, said the boss, shov- ing his way through the three. Let's see-----Van Kugglesnob,—sounds rich. Kraut, 3he used to be Regina Stroschein!. Won her fortune as a lady wrestler and then married Von Kugglesnob----probably for prestige. Whatever happened to Dale Johnson? He was a cool number, inquired Myrtle. Selling ice cream cones to the Eskimos, I see. And here's Jeanine Anderson, said Gertie. She was a mule skinner shipping foot warmers to the Arabs. Must have married a sheek from the looks of the name. Let me look up Jim Heer. Always envied his grades, reminisced Muggs. He was handed a file card. Frog Legs ! A book carrier! I should have known! And for the biggest book company nowdays, too! Dry, Dry, and Dryer, Incorporated.—Must be Textbooks. What's become of the senior class officers.-----Let's see------ Tommy Stroschein—he's back at A. H. S. polishing all those trophies we won, and Ted Edwards is in Tia Juana, Mexico, shining wooden Indians. Dora? She is a professional hair grower for a toupe' company. Pat Pitts was a good friend of Dora's, said the boss, forgetting his arrogance. A pickle packer for midgets. Well ! She didn't change her name after all. Guess she didn't care for the initials P.S. It would take an artist to think something like that up,' groaned Gert. And speaking of artists, what happened to Gloria Beck? Oh, she was a sheep auctioneer at the South Pole, said Muggs. Must have fallen in love with a penguin 'cause she's still there. Some of these guys surely traveled, said Myrtle. Wonder who went the greatest distance? Probably Dale Taylor. He was always on the move. According to this he's back in Aberdeen winding the clock on the new Double Bubble Building, announced the boss. What about DeVon Nelson and La Rae Sasser? They were always wound up over something, asked Muggs. Oh, Devon is fitting hats for swelled heads in a factory and La Rae is a taxi driver in Springfield, replied Gert. And one of the gangs that used to run around together? asked Myrtle. There were Janice Chamberlain, Charlotte Chamberlain, and Rulla Hoff. Charlotte is now posing for covers on law books; Janice is running a home for old and young bachelors, and Rulla is a missionary in South Africa. That’s the long and short of it, informed the boss. Long? That brings to mind Mike Becker, Merrill Duffin, Evan Parrish, and Phil Slaugh. What about them? questioned Muggs. There was some digging through the files and then: Mike is a door to door doorknob salesman for the Doory Company, said the boss. Merrill is posing for Camay soap ads, said Gertie. Evan’s manager of a thouroughbred flea circus and Phil is stuffing pimentoes in green olives, put in Myrtle. And what of some of our Amazonian girls? asked Muggs again. Barbara Hege is a bull fighter in Mexico City and Barbara Isaak is the fat lady in a circus, settled Myrtle. We’ve become everything from models to drivers, haven’t we? Hey, here's something, spurted Gert. Driving----Carolyn Giesbrecht is driving a tanker for Standard Oil ! Joann Ramey is driving the Greyhound bus between Salt Lake and Reno; and—get—this Betty Schritter is a test driver for camels on the Sahara desert. Any models, put in the boss. There is Ronnie Griffin posing for Party Curl Permanents. Marlene Lehman, is the model old maid. And here's a model occupation, Delon Dalke is the P.E. Instructor at Vassar Womens College Here’s this. Ruth Isaak is a ballet dancer! That’s for me, sighed Myrtie Model professions ! What about Maxine Phillips? She was the first lady President. Some people get all the breaks,’ groaned Gertie. Dames' all ya' think of is dames ! growled Muggs. I'd like to be a hermit---a hermit prospector like Victor Herbert. What happened to all the Smiths we were blessed with? asked the boss. It says here that Ralph is a math professor; Ronnie is a waiter in the Brown Derby; and Jim is selling coconuts to the Samoans, said Gertie.. That sure is something to sell, replied Myrtle. What about this? added the boss. Ronnie Savage is a lingerie salesman. Wow ! There must be some design in that, replied Muggs, casually. Speaking of design, here's Perry Shackelford designing wallpaper, said Myrtle, and Bob Thornley is painting the designs on cocktail toothpicks. Didn't any of our class choose an ordinary occupation? asked Muggs. Oh, sure, said the boss. Here is James Freisen. He is a third grade teacher, and Richard Line is a surgeon-----in a cat hospital. La Verne Harris became a professional jockey, put in Gertie. Le Roy Copeland is a major in the Salvation Army, and Neil DeGuilio is changing linen at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston, Texas. Aren't those ordinary? For some people---yes, answered Myrtle, but get this: Esther Klassen is training seals for Ringling Brothers, and Kay Chandler is running a floating crap game in Las Vegas. How about a marriage counselor? asked Muggs. Renee Lloyd is a mar- riage counselor for the natives of Borneo. Five o'clock ! Corn you guys ! broke in the boss. And here is another whole day wasted. Come on! But, I think we had a wonderful time, replied Gertie dreamily. Ya, sighed Myrtle. Dames ! groaned Muggs again and closed the door. 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