Armstrong High School - Tiger Yearbook (Armstrong, IA)
- Class of 1952
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The Tiger
Presefzfcfci by
CLASS OF '52
Armstrong High School
Armstrong, Iowa
To the memory of Mr. Dawson, Whose boundless enthusiasm
for his Work, sincere interest in all students, and friendliness toward
everyone, were an inspiration to both the students and teachers of
the Armstrong school, We, the Class of 19 5 2, dedicate this annual.
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Board of Education
President Cbefore March 17, 19511
B. V. Horswell
Qafter March 17, 19S1j J. F. O'Neill
Secretary ........ F. S. Manor
Treasurer . . . . Martin Rovn
Other Members . Dr. W. I. Morsch
George W. Peterson
Wayne C. Richmond
fafter March 10 -
replacing B. V. Horswell Arthur Cassem
and Wayne C. Richmondj Oscar Solberg
For the past 30 years, Mr. Ortmeyer
has given his untiring efforts to the
service of the Armstrong School. The
high standing and prestige which the
school now enjoys is due largely to his
inspiration and leadership. It is hoped
that for many years in the future he
will be directing the course of our
school.
Superintendent
W. A. Ortmeyer
Faculty
MARIAN JARVIS
Austin Jr. College
Iowa State Teachers College, B.A.
Vocal Mnsic, Sociology
Business Law
Senior Sponsor
IVA MAE TONDERUM
Waldorf College, 2-Year Elem.
Buena Vista College
SC'lfF11fl9 Gr. Sponsor
English, Spelling, Reading
Girls' Phy. Ed.
ALAN DAWSON 'i
Iowa State Teachers College
Buena Vista College
junior High Principal
Librarian
junior High Social Studies
Eighth Grade Sponsor
WILBUR HARRIS
John Fletcher College, B.A.
University of Minnesota
I nstrnrnental Music
LAMAE INGEBRITSEN
Waldorf College, 2-Year Elem.
Fifth Grade
CORINNE C. MORSE
Iowa State Teachers College
South Dakota State, B.S.
Voc. Homemaking, Wo1'ld Histo-ry
junior Sponsor
iiDeceased-February 18, 1952
GLADYS PARRY
Westmar College, 2-Year Elem.
Second Grade
GERALDINE BILLINGS
Graceland College
Western Michigan, B.A.
English and Dramaiics
CARROLL S. BOGARD
Oklahoma City University, B.S.
University of Iowa
Drake University
Government, Economics
Typing, U.S. History
Student Goveririnent
RICHARD I-IINKLEY
Iowa State College, B.S.
Girls' Athletic Coach
Girls' Phys. Ed.
Mathematics, Latin
Chemistry
Sophomore Sponsor
MARGERY HUSTON
University of W'yon1ing
Iowa State Teachers College,
2-Year Elem.
Fourth Grade
ROGER DEKOSTER
Iowa State College, M.S.
Boys' Athletics Boys' Phys. Ed.
Industrial Arts Driver Training
junior Sponsor
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W. A. ORTMEYER
Cornell College, B.A.
State University of Iowa, M.A.
Superintendent
JOYCE STEARNS
Estherville Jr. College
Waldorf College, 2-Year Elem.
First Grade
ROBERT HANSEN
State University of Iowa, B.A.
Science, Math.
Freshman Sponsor
Yearbook Sponsor
Visual Aids
BETTY WEBER
Estherville Jr. College, 2-Year Elem
Third Grade
THOMAS V. NALLY
Iowa State Teachers College
Marquette University, 2-Year Elem.
Sixth Grade Sponsor
Arithmetic, History
NELLY MALKMUS
Briar Cliff College, 2-Year Elem.
Kindergarten
Student Senate
Back Row: W'ayne Hoffmeyer, Jack Richmond, David Smith, jean O'Neill, Bill Peterson, Arlo Jones. Middle Row: Mr. Bogard
Csponsorj, Bob Schwartz, Elna Larsen, Janice Thorson, Mary Rasmussen, Dick Krumm. Fra-nt Row: Marilyn Burt, Karen Ques-
tad, Betty Davis, Bonita Redhead, Evelyn Burgeson.
Officers
Pl'FSfIIiC'77f ,,,.,,,,,,,. ..i, ,,,, , ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,... , Bonita Redhead
Vicc'-P1'esirle11i ,. ,,..,, Janice Thorson
S6'r1'61fr11'y ,..,,,,. . ,.,.., Mary Rasmussen
Treas1M'01' r,,, ,,,,,, R obert Schwartz
This year's Student Senate started off with a
bang-campaigning for thc- office of president.
One could see balloons, posters, foot balls, etc.,
placed as random throughout the High School as-
sembly. After the excitement was over, however,
the Student Senate went to work. As representa-
tives of the student body, one of the duties of all
members of this group is to present the different
opinions of the students. During the year, this
organization sponsored two all-high-school parties,
a special Christmas program, and an assembly pro-
gram in the form of an old time vaudeville show.
This group has become an integral part of high
school life, and being a member is an honor.
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President . . . .
Vice-President . .
Secretary . . .
Treasurer . . .... . .
Senate members . . . Elna Larsen an
Sponsor . . . . . . .
Motto - "To rise higher, aim higherv
Flower - Carnation
Colors - Silver and blue
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Bonita Redhead
Evelyn Burgeson
Kathleen Questad
. George Hypes
d Robert Mitchell
. . Miss Jarvis
MERLYN ASKELAND
"They say I look like Van f0h7lS017.D
Birthday-August 18, 1934
Basketball 1,2,3,4 5 Baseba1l,1,2,3,4 5 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 5
Boys' Quartet 4 5Al1 State Chorus,4 5 Mixed Chorus 4 5
Band 1,2,3,45 Pep Band 1,2,3,4 5 Brass Sextet 3,45
Mixed Quartet 3,4 5 Cornet Quartet 3,4 5 Junior Class
Play, Senior Class Playg One-Act Play5
Camera Club 1,2.
EVELYN BURGESON
"Others talk about itg I flo il."
Birthday-August 9, 1934
Senate Representative 3 5 Vice President 4 5
Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 4 5 Junior Class
Play5 Senior Class Playg Camera Class 1,25
Ping Pong Doubles Champion 4.
ARNOLD GAARDE
"Pm the answer to zz 1naidrn'x jmzye1'."
Birthday-January 13, 1935
Basketball 1,2,3,4 5 Baseball 1,2,3,4 5 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 5
Boy's Quartet 4 5 Mixed Quartet 4 5 All State Chorus 4 5
Mixed Chorus 3,4 5 Band 1,2,3,4 5 Pep Band 2,4 5 Cornet
Quartet 3 5 Brass Quartet 3,4 5 Sextet 2,3,4 5 Junior
Class Playg Senior Class Playg Tiger Tales Staff
2,3,4 5 Camera Club 1,2 5 Ping Pong Doubles
Champion 4.
ANN GUERDET
"I enjoy Might zuoirkf'
Birthday-January 30, 1934
Glee Club 1,2 5 Camera Club 1,2.
DONNA HANSEN
"This is the best school after all?
Birthday-November 24, 1935
JANET HEATHMAN
"I newr go to a show lo see the picf111'c'.',
Birthday-November 18, 1934
Treasurer 3 5 Basketball 1,2,3,4 5 Glee Club
1,2,3,4 5 Mixed Chorus 4 5 Band 1,2,3,4 5 Flute
Quartet 2,3,4 5 French Horn Quartet 2,3,4 5 Pep
Band 4 5 Senior Class Play 5 Junior Class Playa
Ass't Dir. 5 One-Act Play---Ass't Dir. 5 Camera
Club 1,2 5 Ping Pong Champion 2.
-GEORGE HYPES
"The good zlic young, hu! that
cloesrft hoiher me."
Birthday-March 15, 1934
Vice-President 1 5 Treasurer 4 5 Basketball 3,4 5 Base-
ball 2,3,45 Cheerleader 2 5 Glee Club 1,2,4 5 Junior Class
Playg Senior Class Playg One-Act Play5 Camera
Club 1,2.
ELNA LARSEN
"Oh, lhese college menlv
Birthday-March 31, 1935
Student Senate 4 5 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 5 Band
1,2,3,4 5 Pep Band 3,4 5 Senior Playg Camera
'Club 1,2.
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KENNETH LEIDING
"Iwi axle. mr'-I know."
Birthday-July 13, 1934
President 3 3 V. Pres. Student Senate 3 3 Baseball 1 3
Ping Pong 3 fChampionJ 3 Ping Pong
Doubles Champion 4.
JEAN MADSEN
"OnlsirIe nclivilies ajmprul to mr."
Birthday-August l0, 1934
Glee Club 1,2 3 Camera Club 1.
MARY JEAN MCKEAN
"Va1'irty is the Spice of life."
Birthday-April 25, 1934
Glee Club 1,2,3,4 3 Chorus 4 3 Nonette 3 3 Band 1,2,3,4 ,
Student Director 3 Brass Sextetg Brass Quartet: Pep
Bandg Senior Play, Ass't Dir. 5 Camera Club 1.
CARLA MILLER
"So many men, .vo little lima"
Birthday-March 16, 1934
Basketball 1,2,3,4 3 Senior Class Play: Camera
Club 1,2.
GERALDINE MITCHELL
"I set fl new srbool dff6'11dl111C6' record."
Birthday-September 1, 1933
Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Camera Club 1,2.
ROBERT MITCHELL
"I newr miss an c'11gageme11t."
Birthday-October 23, 1932
Senate Representative 4 3 Basketball 1,2,3,4 3
Baseball 1,2,3,4 5 Glee Club 2,3,4 5 Camera
Club 1,2.
LORAINE PLATH
"I don't need a claajzeronef'
Birthday-May 11, 193 5
Senate Representative 3 :Basketball 1,2,3,4 3 Glee
Club 1,4 gMixed Chorus 4 3 Junior Class Play: Senior
Class Play 3 One-Act Play 3 Tiger Tales Reporter 2 3
Ass't Editor, Tiger Tales 3 5 Editor, Tiger Tales 4 3
Camera Club 1,2 5 Ping Pong Champion 43 Ping
Pong Doubles Champion 4.
RUTH QUAM
"Tbere's 110 place like home."
Birthday-May 12, 1935
Student Senate 1 g Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Chorus 4
Senior Play Q Camera Club 1,2.
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KATHLEEN QUESTAD
"To know me is to low me-
weryborly knows me?
Birthday-September 28, 1934
Student Senate Secretary 3 5 Secretary 4 5 Basketball
1,2 5 Glee Club 1,4 5 Mixed Chorus 4 5 Band 2,3,4 5 Flute
Quartet 1,2,3,4 5 Pep Band 2,3,4 5 Senior P1ay5 One-
Act Play: Tiger Tales Reporter 3,4 5 Camera Club 1,2 5
Ping Pong Champion 3.
BONITA REDHEAD
"I may have 1111 i1111oee11t look,
but so bas the atomic bombf,
Birthday-October 2,' 1934
Senate Representative 2 5 Class President 4 5
Student Senate President 4: Basketball 1,2,3,4 5
Glee Club 2,4 5 Mixed Chorus 4 5 Band 1 5 Senior
Class Play: Camera Club 1,2.
DGROTHY ROVN
"Come 0111-a-my house."
Birthday-March 4, 1934
Class President 2 5 Student Representative 3 5 Student
Council Treasurer 3 5fGlee Club 1,2,3,4 5 Mixed Chorus
4 5 Band 1,2,3,4 5 Sax Quartet 1,2 5 Sax Sextet 3 5 Pep
Band 1,2,3,4 5 Junior Class Play 5 Senior Class Playg
Camera Club 1,2.
DIANE SCHUMACHER
"He must be taller than If,
Birthday-September 28, 1934
Class President 1 5 Cheerleader 1,2 5 Junior
Class Play: Senior Class Play5 One-Act Playg
Camera Club 1,2 5 Glee Club 4.
DAVID SMITH
"I have an eye for curves, oranges
and otherwise."
Birthday-July 21, 1935
Basketball 3 5 Cheerleader 2 5 Band 1,2,3 5 Pep Band
1,2,3 5 Brass Quintet 3 5 Cornet Quartet 3 5 Junior Class
P1ay5 Camera Club 1,2. QDropped after first sernesterj
SYLVIA VIGDAL
"All that glitters is not gold?
Birthday-July 29, 1934
Glee Club 4 5 Camera, Club 1,2.
Class I-listory
In the graduating class of 1952, you will find twenty-one bright and happy Seniors. Four of these
pupils started out together in Kindergarten in 1939. To start their long journey through school, the four,
-Katheleen Questad, Merlyn Askeland, Dorothy Rovn, and Jean Madsen-had as their first teacher Miss
Lauton. Do you remember that wonderful little concert band this class had? I do!!
The first and second grade years marked the addition of two new and shining faces. They were-Carla
Miller in first grade, and Arnold Gaarde, Jr., in second grade. Miss Fear, our first grade teacher, took us
on one of the most thrilling trips we have ever had. This was our first train ride to Maple Hill. Miss Skov-
gaarde was our second grade teacher.
In the third grade, Geraldine Mitchell joined us. With Miss Dushinske as our teacher, we learned
more and more of the A. B. C.'s
In fourth grade we had Miss Ross as a teacher. It was during this year that some present day band
members got their start under Mr. Neimeyer.
Fifth grade was a rising year for our class. Bonita Redhead, Loraine Plath, Sylvia Vigdal, and Elna
Larsen joined our merry group. Our teacher this year was Miss Thompson.
Our class was now older because we were in Junior High. In seventh grade Bob Mitchell and Diane
Schumacher joined us, and in eighth grade our new members were George Hypes, Laurel Nelson, and
Ann Guerdet. During these three years we were honored by Mrs. Slaba, Mrs. Hendricksen, Miss Miller,
Miss Harker, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Haworth, Mr. Powers, Mr. Ortmeyer, and Mr. Minkler for preparing
us for High School. Graduation and the 8th grade banquet were the biggest events in Junior High.
Green Freshmen! Mean and Green, as they so whimsically called us! Adjusting ourselves to High
School was no problem at all to this jolly group, because in no time at all we were ready to start on the
last four years of our journey. In the freshmen year we were honored by seven new members to our class.
They were-Kenneth Leiding, Donna Hansen, Evelyn Burgeson, Ruth Quam, janet Heathman, Mary
Jean McKean, and Geraldine Neilsen. During this year we lost Melvin Olson and Magnus Anderson. During
our Sophomore year we lost Geraldine Neilsen, Dorothy Lou Walter, Richard Larsen, and Donna Hansen.
Leanne George, Shirley Anderson, Jerald Danielson, Laurel Nelson, and Herbert Moore left in the Junior
year and David Smith in the senior year. During these four years we have had as teachers-Miss Sessler,
Mrs. Hinkley, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Hinkley, Mr. Harris, Mr. DeKoster, Mr. Stanley, Miss Rachut, Miss Shaw,
Miss Jarvis, Miss MacAfee, Mr. Bentz, Mr. Ortmeyer, Mr. Bogard, Miss Billings, Miss Morse, Miss Mac-
Donald, Mr. Hall, and Miss Clark.
Our High School years have been marked by many memorable occasions and activities. In ninth grade
a Camera Club was started and was in existance for two years. The Ji. year was high lighted by the class
play, banquet, and getting our class rings. I don't think the public has ever seen and probably never will
see another play like "Mountain Justice". We will never forget the fun and hard work we put into the
banquet during the two days we decorated the gym. The Senior year is remembered by many more events
such as Skip Day, Banquet, Senior Play, and getting our pictures.
In May when we leave this school which we have attended for so many years, let our goal be "To Rise
Higher, Aim Higher" because "Our Future Lies Within Ourselves".
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Way Back Wheefz Shep Was A Pup ....
First Row: Kathleen Qucstad, Merlyn Askelzmd, Sylvia Vigdal, Loraine Plath, Robert Mitchell. Second Row: Jean
Madsen, Ruth Quam, Dorothy Rovn, George Hypes, Elna Larsen. Third Row: Geraldine Mitchell, Bonita Redhead, Janet
Heathman, Kenneth Leiding, Evelyn Burgeson. Fourth Row: Mary Jean McKean, Diane Schumacher, Carla Miller, Donna
Hansen. Fifth Row: Ann Guetdet, Arnold Gaarde, Mt. Ortmeyer.
Key 'co the Future
Listen, my Seniors and you shall hear
Of events to come, of coming year.
'Twas tenth of May in '52
When we told the fate of each of you!
George in his kerchief and Diane in her cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap.
When from the nursery there arose such a clatter,
George sprang from his bed to see what was .......r,,,
the matter.
Simple Leiding went to Iowa U.
He had so many brains the professors didn't k
what to do,
So they sent him to Yale
And said, "We'll study you!"
Bonita Redhead once tops in her class,
Now just walks around the schoolyard,
Mowing the grass.
Now Merlyn Askeland, that handsome sheik,
Lets looks at his future, just take a peek.
He lives on his farm in the center of the state,
An very seldom goes out on a date.
Poor Kathleen wound up at Purdue
Where she took a stab and worked in the lab
Spraying fertilizer with an antomizer.
Miss Lorraine Plath of Tiger Tales Staff,
Now works for the Times,
Writing silly rhymes.
Husky Bob Mitchel finally settled down
He,s got more money than anyone in town.
Evelyn Burgeson, her poor brain does rack
For someplace to put chrome
On her husband's eight Caddillac's.
Mary Jean McKean
That rich old maid,
Will still be here
When most of us in the grave are laid.
HOW
Ruth Quam is now a mom
And just like the lady in the shoe,
She has so many children she doesn't know W
to do!
Ann Guerdet now runs a cafe
Where she serves former seniors
Anytime of the day!
Dorothy Rovn, of much renoun
Can now be seen on television screen.
Don't turn up your nose and scourn,
I-Ier act is not pure corn.
Geraldine Mitchel, they say, has nursed
Many people away from riding the hearse.
Janet I-Ieathman now the owner of a stable,
Raises colts by the dozen
With a Palomino label.
Arnold G-aarde's now an engineer.
I-Ie,ll take any job in the hemisphere.
He'll build you a bridge or tear down a ridge.
Elna Larsen a connoisseur of food is,
And at this job,
I hear she,s a whizz.
Jean Madsen is the owner of a funeral home
And in her black hearse all the times does roam.
You are always welcome there,
But when you visit her, beware.
Carla Miller made Iowa's first woman Senator.
But an acquaintance of hers the other day
Swore she does nothing in Congress but
Sit and snore.
Donna Hanson became an heir
To a manufacturer of long underwear,
And is in best health
Due to her increased wealth.
Sylvia Vigdal who was quite a laugh,
The last one in her industrious class,
Is now a chief on the telegraph
One of the big shot brass.
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hat
Senior Class Play
HSTREET OF DREAMS9'
By John Rand
ApH118,19,1951
CAST
Cecily Ware . . . Dorothy Rovn Mrs. Stockton . . . . Elna Larsen
Bonnie Griffith . . . . Loraine Plath Evelyn Jones . . Janet Heathman
Jean Weaver . . . Evelyn Burgeson Linda Eastman . . . .Bonita Redhead
Olive Daniels . . . . . Carla Miller Tony Barton . . . Arnold Gaarde
Anastasia Gregorski . . . Kathleen Questad Roscoe Myers . . . . George Hypes
Ingrid ..... . . . Ruth Quam George D. Justin . . . Merlyn Askeland
Virginia Snow . . . Diane Schumacher
STAFF
Director . . . . . Miss Geraldine Billings Sound Effects . . .... Donna Hansen
Student Director . . . Mary Jean McKean
. . Mr. Allen Heathman
Lighting ........ Robert Mitchell
Make-up .... Jean Madsen, Loraine Plath
Stage Manager .
Diane Schumacher, Janet Heathman
Stage Crew . . Kenneth Leiding, George Hypes
Merlyn Askeland
Musical Bridges ....... Ann Guerdet
Stage Properties . . Arnold Gaarde, Ruth Quam
Kathleen Questad, Bonita Redhead
Publicity . . Sylvia Vigdal, Geraldine Mitchell
Elna Larsen, Evelyn Burgeson
Dorothy Rovn, Carla Miller
STORYCHTTHEITAX'
The setting of this new comedy is a living room
at the "Proscenium Club" near Times Square, New
York. The "Proscenium Clubn is a boarding-house
for girls who are trying to gain a foothold on
Broadway. Among it denizens are: a shy maiden
from the South, a mysterious young woman who
has has something to hide, a langorous Russian
from the Moscow Art Theater, and a faded star
who used to be on intimate terms with the great
names of the theater and who Cloesn't mind talking
about them. But the two central characters are
jean and Linda, friends since girlhood days, they
have come from the Middle West to battle Broad-
way. Now, after two years, they are still waiting
for their big "break,'. Jean, who has the greater
share of beauty and talent, has become discouraged,
but Linda is holding on, fiercely determined to
make her dreams come true. Tony Barton, in love
with Jean, has written a play called "Laughing
Lady", which is accepted by Sam Parker, one of
New York's big producers. Jean, furious when
Tony fails to get her the leading part in the play,
decides to marry Roscoe Myers, a wealthy young
stockbroker who has been courting her. Linda, who
secretly adores Tony, takes the job of understudy
in his play, but just when it appears she is finally
to get her big chance, Sam Parker changes his mind
and drops the production of "Laughing Lady".
Then, in a thrilling and surprising climax, Linda
wins the success that has seemed hopeless.
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Class of I 953
Back Row: Mr. DeKoster Csponsorj, Jon Barber, Jean O,Neill, Richard Matheson, Bill Eisenbacher, Donald Looft, Bob Peter-
son. Third Row: Duane Lytle, Mary Ellen Peterson, Janice Thorssn, Leon Nelson, John Cheever. Scconzl Row: Miss Morse
fsponsorj, Joe Lytle, Eyvona Jensen, Lawrence Twedt, Earl Johnson. Front Row: Betty Davis, Rhea Horswell, Marilyn Burt,
Harry Helgason.
Itis been a long hard struggle but we've finally
succeeded in earning the title of "upper classmenf'
Some of our experiences have been bitter and others
sweet, but all in all everyone of us has fond mem-
ories of the Armstrong School. The course of the
events taking place in this year has been great.
Among the outstanding ones is the day when we
eagerly slipped our shiny new rings onto our fin-
gers. Of course we can't ignore the tedious chore
of selling refreshments at the basketball games in
order to earn money for the Junior-Senior Prom.
Then came the one night none of us will forget, the
night of the Prom. lt took lots of hard work and
plenty of money but we had fun and enjoyed our-
selves a great deal, This has been a swell year, but
we are still looking forward to becoming Seniors.
The Class of Characters
Jon Barber-Mr. Dithers
Marilyn Burt-Little Llulu
John Cheever-Henry Trembilchin
Betty Davis-Little Iodine
Bill Eiseribacher-Little Abner
Harry Helgason-Humphrey Joe Lytle-Mutt
Rhea Horswell-Cookie Bumstead
Eyvona Jensen-Maggie
Earl Johnson-Pumpkin
Harlan Kinnander-Dagwood Bumstead
Donald Looft-Popeye
Duane Lytle-Joe Palooka
Richard Matheson-Jeff
Leon Nelson-Alexander Bumstead
Jean O'Neill-Rex Morgan
Bob Peterson-Steve Canyon
Mary Ellen Peterson-Blondie Bumstead
Janice Thoreson--Jane Arden
Lawrence Twedt-Jiggs
Staff
Angelia fAngyj
Geraldine Cjerryj
Cora ..,,,............,. -
Gadget ,........
Jim ....,., ,
Director ...,.......,.....
Junior Class Play
MACT YOUR AGE"
By William Davidson
October 26, 1951
Cast
,,,..,-.Marilyn Burt Helga
--.--.,,,,Betty Davis Sandra
.,..Y7 Eyvona Jensen Messenger Girl ..... ,,
..-..-..Donald Looft
.--,.-.--Jean O'Niell
Commander Stone ...., ,.... V .,,.....i .
Miss Geraldine Billings
Student D1f6CCOf,t-.,,,-. -.-...-,Mary Ellen Peterson
Stage Manager ....,.... ....., M r. Allen Heachman
Off Stage Voices. ....,,. .. ........ Lawrence Twedt
Musical Bridges ,,,.,.. Harold Kinnander
Advertising .......
-.-.-.-.Bi1l Eisenbacher
Joe Lytle
Curtain and Lights .....,i .
Property Commttee
Stage Crew ........
-..majanice Thorson
Rhea Horswell
Mary Ellen Peterson
Earl Johnson
.--MI-larry Helgason
Bob Peterson
Johnnie Cheever
Richard Matheson
.-,,,---.---.Duane Lytle
Jon Barber
Leon Nelson
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Class of l954
Brick Row: Bernard Verbrugge. Roger Larson, Freddy Walters, Dick Johnson, John Fothergill, Delbert Schealler, Wayne Hoff-
meyer, Mary Rasmussen. Third Row: Bob Schwartz, Jack Schultz, Doris Verbruge, LaVonne Peterson, Marlene Wadsworth,
Jerry Laffrey, Judy Kingston, LaDonna Porter. Secoml Row: Jane Cheever, Phyllis Horral, Janet Thackrey, Karen Questad,
Sharon Opsal, Betty Redhead, Eddie Helgason, Mr. Hinkley Qsponsorj.Fr0I1If Row: JoAnn Cornwall, Mildred Prescott, Harvey
Schroeder, Serle Mitchell, Marilyn Porter, Marie Sandt. Absmi: Joy Place, Louise Guerdet.
Some people may think we sophomores have a
colorless year-no initiation, no Junior-Senior Ban-
quet, no class plays. What a misconception! As a
sophomore, one is just getting into the swing of
things. As freshmen we were eager, excited, cur-
ious, and confused. Now we are smooth, suave,
sophomores with two more exciting years before
us. Not that this has been dull! Class parties, as-
sembly programs, class movies, single-leader dis-
cussions fa product of English classj , driver train-
ing, and even a class play, the infamous "Cloud
Burst" which was supposed to be a tragedy, and
it was-these and countless other items combined
to give us a year we'll never forget.
Twenty Years Hence
Jane Cheever-W'ood Carver
Joan Cornwall-Fingerprint Classifier
John Fothergill-News Commentator
Louise Guerdet-Writer of Weekly
Gossip Column
Eddie Helgason-Beautician
Wayne Hoffmeyer-Gravedigger
Phyllis Horral-Toy-designer
Dick Johnson-Ballet-Dancer
Judith Kingston-Mechanic
Jerry Laffey-Telephone operator
Roger Larsen-Orator
Serle Mitchell-Music Composer
Sharon Opsal-Streetcar Conductor
LaVonne Peterson-Salesman of Explosives
Joy Place-Chiropractor
LaDonna Porter-Glassblower
Marilyn Porter-Dentist
Mildred Prescott-Olympic Skiier
Karen Questad-Sound-effect man
Betty Redhead-Vocal Soloist
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Marie Sandt-Scrubwoman
Delbert Schealler-Comedian
Bob Schwartz-Bum
Jack Schultz-Minister
Janet Thackrey--Building Inspector
Mary Rasmussen-Bookkeeper
Bernard Verbrugge-Tree Surgeon
Doris Verbrugge-Veterinarian
Marlene Wadsworth-Harness Maker
Freddie Walters-Banker
Class of l955
Back Row: Billy Champney, Gayle Peterson, -lack Richmond, David Nvhite, Robert Leach, Billy Peterson, Arlo Jones, Leo
Kirk, Roger Lindell, Stanley Horswell. Third Row: Barbara Redhead, Barbara Richmond, Cheryl Gaarde, Helen Williams,
Elgene Anderson, Shirley Higley, Marlene Peterson, Doris Quam, Kathryn Rovn, Lavonne Fretty. Secoml Row: Dale Schu-
macher, Don Kinnander, Clifford Plath, Joe Eiscnbacher, Arden Sabin, Clifford Larson, Dick Krumm, Jr., Donald Burgeson,
Mr. Hansen Csponsorj. Frou! Row: Darlene Dolf, Violet DiXon, Sharon Lund, Joann Cheever, Roberta Hanson. Absclll: Roger
Place.
On August 27, 1951, we freshmen came to
school unaware of all the fun and friends we would
have in high school. Since it was our first year in
A.H.S. we were rather shy or "green,' as everyone
called us. About the time we started to get brave
a few of the freshmen were initiated, but from
then on we had a lot of fun. We had school parties,
sports, and band besides all of the other enter-
tainment provided for us, which made us glad
that we had come to high school.
As this year comes to a close we will never for-
get the fun we had as freshmen, and also look
forward to another successful year in A.H.S.
We freshmen wish the seniors 'lGood Luck" in the
future.
Elgene Anderson-lankiest girl
Donald Burgeson-best future farmer
Bill Champney-biggest mouth
Joan Chcever-nicest smile
Violet Dixon-dizziest
Darlene Dolf-calmest
Dwight Dolf-shortest
Joe Eisenbacher-best loafer
LaVonne Pretty--quietest
Cheryl Gaarde-best musician
Roberta Hanson-stubbornest
Shirley Ann Higley-reddest hair
4CDaffyniti0ns,'
Stanley Horswell-best teaser
Arlo Jones-most energetic
Don Knnnander-giggliest
Leo Kirk-best arguer
Dick Krumrn-most unconcerned
Clifford Larsen-most bashful boy
Robert Leach--tallest
Roger Lindell-most scientific
Sharon Lund--friendliest
Gail Peterson-smartest remarks
Marlene Peterson-most flirtatious
Bill Peterson-lady's man
Roger Place-newcomer
Clifford Plath-cleverest
Richard Provencher-newcomer
Doris Quam-blondest hair
Barbara Redhead-best thinker
Barbara Richmond-best singer
Jack Richmond-best-dressed boy
Kathryn Rovn-best cook
Arden Sabin-darkest hair
Don Schroeder-best general nuisance
David White-solemnest
Helen NWilliams-best farmers wife
Calendar of Events
AUGUST
Purchase of books.
First day of regular class work and meeting of new
teachers.
Just getting back into the swing of school life.
SEPTEMBER
Labor Day and our first vacation of the new school year.
Fall Testing Program for High School students.
Fall Testing Programg also Baseball with Fenton here.
Election of class officers and senate members for grades
nine through 12.
Desk Workers met with Mr. Ortmeyer to learn the rules.
Desk workers began work.
First Student Senate meeting was held.
The Armstrong Kiwanis entertained school students at
Esrherville-Fairmont football game.
Speech and Hearing Clinic for Freshmen heldg also Base-
ball with Swea City here.
Baseball with Fenton there.
First P.T.A. Meeting of new school year was heldg began
Student Senate presidential campaigns.
Marimbist presented first assembly program for all
school.
Presentation of Student Senate Presidential candidates
in assembly program for all school.
Voted Bonita Redhead as Student Senate President and
David Smith as Vice President.
Just an ordinary day.
OCTOBER
Senior pictures taken all day by Genelli Studios of Sioux
City.
Received reports and scores on Fall Tests.
District Baseball Tournament.
"So To School" film by Navy for Jr. High and High
School.
Mr. Hamilton spoke to High School.
Delighted, excited seniors were displaying their proofs.
Student Senate decided how to choose cheerleaders and
when to begin dancing lessons.
Pictures were taken for the annual and everything was
upsetg first dancing lesson by R. Hinkley.
No School because teachers attended County Institute
at Estherville-Note: They must not be able to
keep up with Armstrong's brilliant students as they
have to learn more.
Gus and Cassie Armstrongls Jungle Wonders were pre-
sented to entire school.
Tryouts for cheerleading by two groups of girls.
Election of Cheerleaders.
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First snow fall of season.
Mr. Ortmeyer went to Des Moines to let Mr. Bogard
see how he'd like to be Superintendent.
All State Music Tryouts at Spencer with Betty Davis
on 'ltopf'
Juniors 'lplasteredl' the school building advertising their
play.
The Juniors made Jr. High and High School curious as
to the outcome of their play, in the afternoong in
the evening the Juniors displayed exceptionally well
their play "Act Your Agef,
Juniors again displayed their play to the public.
Conference Band Festival at Burt.
NOVEMBER
No School, the Teachers went to I.S.E.A. Convention
at Des Moines.
No School, Teachers still at convention.
Did it ever snow and blow!!
Music concert by Band and Glee Clubsg Arnold Gaarde,
Jackie Schultz, and Jack Richmond presented skit to
High School to sell Basketball Season Tickets.
First of all High School party was huge success-games,
dancing, eats.
Armistice program at 11:00.
First pep meetingg First Basketball game here with
Fenton. The boys won by a scant point whereas
girls really did the job up right by overwhelming
them.
Parkinson's Cello Act at 1:00g Basketball with Gruver-
there-The boys won by 32 points and the girls
for the first time in years, defeated Gruver on their
home floor.
Girls Basketball Jamboree at Lakota.
Boys Basketball Jamboree at Swea City.
Thanksgiving vacation.
Thanksgiving vacation.
All State Music Festival.
Basketball with Swea City there-AHS lost both "A"
and "B" games to the Swedes. Heartbreak!
Basketball with Burt there-AHS won both--Success!
DECEMBER
Student Senate voted for a replacement cheerleader.
Basketball with Titonka-here-Boys came through with
flying colors but girls lost.
Basketball with Ledyard-there-Girls suffered another
defeat but boys won.
Basketball with Thompson-here-Boys managed to
easily win and girls were defeated.
All Bell Program, at 1:00 and 8:00 P.M.-About Latin
American Countries.
Calendar of Events
DECEMBER
Basketball with Lakota-there-Another stinging blow
for the girls but the boys did O.K.
Cole Marionettes presented "Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
-very entertaining.
Basketball with Ringsted-there-In another heart-
breaker the boys lost by 2 points but the girls
came through to victory by one point.
Christmas programsg Basketball at Hartley-Girls were
defeated.
31 Christmas Vacation.
JANUARY
3 Christmas vacation.
Basketball with Swea City here-AHS boys "B" team
lost-AHS boys "A" won, but by only one point.
Basketball with Burt-herw-AHS girls lost and the boys
won easily.
Basketball at Titonka-AHS lost both games.
Terribly icy roads and raing buses didn't go out in the
morning-school got out at 3:00 P.M.
Basketball with Ringsted-here-Armstrong victorious!
Study like mad-tests tomorrow.
Semester Exams.
Semester Exams-No school in afternoon-Fenton-
therwboys won but girls lost.
Out of school at 2:45 because of snow storm.
School out at 12:30 due to snow conditions and bliz-
zard: Atomic Demonstration for High School and
Junior High-Miss Billings set off mouse trap chain
reaction. '
Music program at 3:00 P.M.
Girls Sectional Basketball Tournament this week.
Ceylon boys here-AHS lost both by quite a large
margin: some more pictures were taken for the
annual.
FEBRUARY
Ledyard here and another double victory for Armstrong.
Forest City Band Clinic.
Thompson there-Boys won but girls lost.
Girls, District Basketball Tournament this week.
Lakota here-'lUp" for the boys but "down" for the
girls. -
Gruver here-last home game-Armstrong winner of
both.
Preliminary Speech Contests this week.
Boys' Sectional Basketball Ball Tournament this week
at Swea City-Dolliver nosed AHS out of compe-
tition.
Girl's State Basketball this week.
Grade solo music contest-Basketball Girls at State
Tournament.
MARCH
Boys District Basketball Tournament.
Music Concert.
Boys' Sub-State Basketball Tournaments this week.
PTA Benefit Basketball game-real hit-the town team
won both.
Jr. High School Operetta 'lTom Sawyer".
Boys' State Basketball Tournaments this week.
Junior one-Act Play cast to Des Moines to present their
play, "Grey Bread".
Preview of Minstrel Show to the third-twelveth gradesg
Irs. still at Des Moines.
Basketball Boys went to Iowa City to the Boys' State
Tournament.
Kiwanis Minstrel Show.
Kiwanis Minstrel Show.
All High School Party-Seniors ordered their announce-
ments.
District Speech Contest this week.
APRIL
Home concert-solos and small groups.
Preliminary Music contest-Solos and Ensemble.
Baseball Rules Meeting here.
State Line Conference Banquet at Ledyard.
Good Friday-one half of no school.
State Speech contest this week.
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Home Music Concert-large groups.
Paul Mix-Larioteerg Parents dinner for Basketball
players.
Conference Grade Band festival.
Eighth grade Banquet.
MAY
Sectional Baseball Tournaments.
Final State Music Contest, large groups.
85 7 Sectional Baseball Tournaments.
jr.-Sr. Banquet.
District Baseball Tournaments.
PTA program and presentation of awards.
District Baseball Tournaments.
Senior Exams.
Skip Day-Veishea.
Baccalaureate.
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Commencement--No classes.
Last day of school-picnic.
Annual Staff
Back Row Elna Larsen, George Hypes, jr., Janet Heathman, Ann Guerdet, Carla Miller Mary ean
McKean, Lorraine Plath, Mr. Hansen Qsponsorj, Arnold Gaarde, Jr., Sylvia Vigdal Geraldine
Mitchell, Merlyn Askeland.
Fuont Row Jean Madsen, Evelyn Burgeson, Diane Schumacher, Ruth Quam, Kathleen Questad Bomta
Redhead, Kenneth Leiding, Dorothy Rcvn, David Smith, Donna Hanson, Robert Mitchell
Editor ................,..
,-,-.,,-Bonita Redhead
Asszstant Erlztor ..,.............. ....... K athleen Questad
Buszness Manager ....,.,.....,,.., , .
Assistant Business Manager ....... -
.,,,-Kenneth Leiding
-.--.--,Dorothy Rovn
Advertzszng ,,., ., ...,,...,.,....., ,,,i . ,,,. Mer1ynAskeland
Fine Arts ,,.v....,.,.v,v., ....
Assistant Fine Arts .,.,
George Hypes
--.njanet Heathman
Mary Jean McKean
Art Ea'1tor ......... A .,.., ....... . . ..... Carla Miller
Girls' S ports ,.....
Boys' Sports ...,...
Snaps Editor ......,.. ..
--,-..Loraine Plath
-,.-..Arnold Gaarde
..-----David Smith
Assistant Snaps ....... .,.,,,....., J ean Madsen
Calendar ,,,..,..,.
Typists ...........
Sales Manager .,,,..,
Sal es Illfill ..........
,,,--.Evelyn Burgeson
-.,,,--.,-..Ruth Quam
Diane Schumacher
,--.-.,,r,,.-,Elna Larsen
.. ..., ,o,Donna Hansen
Robert Mitchell
Ann Guerdet
Sylvia Vigdal
Geraldine Mitchell
Tiger Tales Staff
Bark Row: Rhea Horswell, Janice Tihorson, Kathleen Questad, Joanne Cheever, Cheryl Gaarde Mary Ras
mussen, Diane Robinson, Betty Readhead, July Kingston.
Sealed: Jean O'Neill, Jerry Laffey, Miss Billings Csponsorj, Loraine Plath, Mary Ellen Peterson Arnold
Gaarde,
Jr., Jack Schultz.
Editor ....,.........
.,...,........,. Loraine Plath
Assistant Editor ..... ,- .....,, Mary Ellen Peterson
Music Editor .,..... ...,....... R hea Horswell
Sports Editor ..,..,, ....,.., A rnold Gaarde, Jr.
Girls' Sports ,,,t. ,.....,,,,. A -,Jack Schultz
Boys' Sports .... ..
Feature Writers
Senior Reporter
. ..,.... Betty Readhead
Doris Verbrugge
.-.-.--sJudy Kingston
Mary Rasmussen
Jean O'Neill
Kathleen Questad
junior Reporter ...,.., ,, ..., ........ J anice Thorsen
Sophomore Reporter -.,.... .,.,.. J erry Laffey
Fresformm Reporter ...,... .,....... J oann Cheever
junior Higlo Reporter ,,,... ....... D iane Robinson
Staff Assistant .,........ ..,.,.............,.... C heryl Gaarde
Staff Advisor ..,.., .. t,..,,, Miss Geraldine F. Billings
Girls' Glee Club
Back Row: Barbara Redhead, Lavonne Fretty, Cheryl Gaarde, Janet Thackeray, Marlene Peterson, Elgene Anderson, Lavonnc
Peterson, Eyvonna Jensen, Janice Thorson, Mary Ellen Peterson. Loraine Plath, Mary Rasmussen, Elna Larsen, Dorothy Rovn.
Third Row: Shirley Higley, Barbara Richmond, Betty Redhead, Marilyn Burt, Jane Cheever, LaDonna Porter, Mary Jean Mc-
Kean, Helen Willianis, Sharon Opsal, Kathleen Questad, Ruth Quam, Doris Verburgge. Second Row: Diane Schumacher, Marie
Sandt, JoAnn Cornwall, Kathryn Rovn, Phyllis Horral, Miss Jarvis finstructorj, Janet Heathman, Bonita Redhead, Evelyn
Burgeson, Roberta Hansen, Joann Cheever, Sharon Lund. Front Row: Doris Quam, Mildred Prescott, Marilyn Porter, Judy
Kingston, Rhea Horswell, Geraldine Mitchell, Sylvia Vigdal, Betty Davis.
The Girl's Glee Club con-
sisted of forty-two members
under the direction of Miss
Jarvis. The group has given
three concerts throughout the
year, plus the pre-contest con-
cert given on April 21. Music
contest was the highlight of
the year.
The girls' sextet has been
an active group, makng many
public appearances and par-
ticipating in contest work.
Girls' Sextet: Sharon Opsal, Judy Kingston, Mary Rasmusson, LaDonna Porter,
Rhea Horswell, Barbara Richmond.
Boys' Glee Club
Back Row: Wayiie Hoffmeyer, Dick Johnson, Bill Eisenbacher, Donald Looft, Arnold Gaarde, Jr., Merlyn Askelancl, Duane
Lytle. lvfiddlc Row: Bob Schwartz, Jack Schultz, Bernard Verbrugge, Jerry Laffey, Lawrence Twedt, Harry Helgason, George
Hypes. Front Row: Clifford Plath, Don Kinnander, Stanley Horswell, Miss Jarvis Qinstructorj, Bill Champney, Eddie Helgason.
The boy,s glee club
has been taking a
very active part in
school this year. They
have had three con-
certs, being Novem-
ber 6, March 4, and
April 21, not count-
ing the Christmas
concert for the
school.
The boys, quartet
has been originated
from the glee club.
Bob Schwartz and
Jack Schultz, sopho-
mores, sang at the
contest at Emmets-
burg this year. The
boys' glee club will
also appear at Dows,
Iowa, for contest on
the third of May.
Boys' Qmzrlet: Robert Schwartz, Merlyn Askeland, Arnold Gaarde, Jack Schultz,
Ban
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Front Row: Karen Theesfield, Delores Richmond, Dorothy Cassem, Vic Horfswell, Marlene Askeland, Karen Homsey, Janet
Halvorson, Marilyn Haworth. Second Row: Don Kannander, Bob Schwartz, Louise Guerdet, Betty Redhead, Karen Questad,
Rhea Horswell, Barbara Richmond, LaDonna Porter, Diane Grabinowski, Cherie Kingston, Judy Kingston. Tbircl Row: Kath-
ryn Rovn, Marilyn Burt, Janice Verbrugge, Carol Halvorson, Norma Anderson, Mary Higley, Don Schwartz, Lyndon Opsal,
Ronald Hendricksen, Roberta Hanson, Mildred Prescott. Fourth Row: Mr. Harris, Mary Rasmussen, Diane Robinson, Kathleen
Questad, Shirley Higley, Barbara Redhead, Mary McKean, Janet Heathman, Cheryl Gaarde, Jack Schultz, Merlyn Askeland.
Fifih :Roux Gaylord Plath, Jimmy Lindell, Harold McElwee, Duane Fleming, Ann Horswell, Barbara Looft, Kay Fitzgerald,
Norma Hanson, Maxine Hypes, Judy Davis. Sixib Row: Eyvona Jensen, Doris Verbrugge, Janice Thorson, Dorothy Rovn,
Elna Larson, Dick Larson, Dick Johnson, Arnold Gaarde, David Wliite, Harlan Kinnander, Gean Ann Wilson, Abxenf: Mar-
lene Wfadsworth, Roger Place, Joy Place, Vernon Corderman, Joe Madden, Kathryn Thiel.
The Senior Band consisted of sixty-seven mem-
bers from all grades starting at the fourth grade.
Some of the activities of the band are playing
for programs, assemblies, regular concerts and assist
with programs such as P.T.A., and at basketball
games. The goals of the band are to be well bal-
anced, play all types of music, to be of service to
the community, and learn to read easy music at
sight. The band program gives to the students
training in dependability, self esteem, physical
alertness, sportsmanship, cooperation, punctuality,
and self control.
Our band has been successful at contests. Last
year the band got a rating of one at the state con-
test playing the numbers "Eroica" and Mexican
Overturev. This year the band will play "Bach
Bouquet" and 'Symphony in B". Of all the en-
sembles and solos going to contest, Armstrong
brings back about three-fourths of first ratings.
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Speech and Dramatics
High Window'
by Vern Powers
Emily Wintlirop-
Kathleen Questad
Stephen Craig-
Merlyn Askeland
Judith Wfare-Loraine Plath
Walter Hodge-
George I-Iypes
Linda Norton-
Diane Schumacher
Gray Bread
by Iemz Laflarzm
Motke-Marilyn Burt
Riga-Mary Ella Peterson
Solde-Eyvona Jensen
Yolande-Rhea Horswell
Cloudburst
by 1. Clark Weaver
Mrs. Harris-Judy Kingston
Ed Harris-Jackie Schultz
Joe Harris-Bob Schwartz
George Gilman-Jerry Laffey
, Mrs. Tabor-Marilyn Porter
Millie Tabor-Jane Cheever
For the first time in many years, Armstrong high school participated in the state
series of speech contests, with entrants in the one-act play, dramatic declamation, and
interpretative reading divisions.
At the preliminary home contest the senior play "High Window" was selected to
enter the state series. It advanced to the pre-district contest at Ruthven where it re-
ceived a division II rating.
"Gray Breadn, the Junior play, received an Excellent rating at the Drake Play Festival
in Des Moines.
In individual competition, Loraine Plath was awarded a division II rating in Inter-
pretative Reading in the sub-district contest. In dramatic declamation, Mary Rasmussen
advanced to the district contest where she received a division II rating.
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Sports
ChU01'1emle1'x: Sharon Opsal, Marie Sandt, Mary Rasmussen, Mary Kay Krumrn Cmascotj.
Twirlcrs: Marlys Wilson, Diane Grabinowski, Delores Richmond, Karen Twedt, Karen
Questad, Marilyn Porter, Karen Theesfield.
LETTER WINNERS
Bufk Row: Duane Lytle, Donald Looft, Roger Larsen, Arnold Gaarde, Merlyn Askeland, Bob Mitchell, Jack Schultz. Frou!
Row: Janet Heathman, Janice Thorson, Carla Miller, Bonita Redhead.
Baseball
Buclz Ro-ws Mr. DeKostcr Qcoachj, Duane Lytle, Merlyn Askeland, Donald Looft, Jean O,Neill, Arnold Gaarde, jr., Arlo
Jones, John Fothergill. Middle Row: Arden Sabin, Stanley Horswcll, George Hypes, Jr., jack Schultz, Roger Larson, Bernard
Verbrugge, Robert Mitchell, Robert Schwartz. Front Row: Bill Champney, Dick Krumm, Jr., Clifford Larson, Earl Johnson,
Eddie Helgason.
The baseball team's toughest opponent last fall to round into shape and "cop" the sectional tourna-
was "the Weather man". He was quite uncoopera- ment title. This included victories over Grant
tive and limited the number of games. 12-0, Ringsted 7-3, and Dolliver 5-4 in the last
inning. They were beaten in the district tourna-
However, the team did get in enough practice ment by Kanawaha.
Season Sectional Tournament District Tournament
WE' They We They VW Tlaey
3 .,,, ,,,,, F enton ,,,, 9 12 ,,,. Grant , ,,,,. ..,. 0 0 .. Kanawha 12
4 ,,,,,,,,.. Swea City 1 7 ,,,, ,,.. R ingsted 3
13 .,,, .,,,, F enton ...,, S 5 ,,,, Dolliver ,,.. 4
Spring 1952
Being more co-operative this spring is the
weatherman. The team has played and won three
games. Sectional tournaments start early in May.
Season
We They
5 -- .... Dolliver .... 4
S W ,,,,,i Gruver 2
5 --- ..,,,. Fenton ,,.... ---- 4
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Girls' Basketball
Brick Row: Miss Houston Qchaperonj, Judy Kingston, Loraine Plath, Mary Ellen Peterson, .Ianice Thorson, Mary Rasmussen,
janet Heathman, Carla Miller. Middle Row: Sharon Lund, Roberta Hansen, Cheryl Gaarde, Sharon Opsal, Betty Redhead,
Shirley Higley, Barbara Redhead, Joann Cheever, Mr. Hinkley Qeoachj. Front1Ro1u: Phyllis Horral, Karen Questad, Kath-
leen Questad Cmanagerj, LaDonna Porter, Bonita Redhead.
This year's basketball squad enjoyed a fairly
good season, considering they had lost five letter
winners. They played an entire season of 202
games. From this we determine the win-loss record
for the year,-9 wins, 11 losses. Among the wins
was the Emmet County Championship. The girls
played a good game against Ringstead-beating
them by the score of 43 to 20. Also, they were in
the finals in which they played Dolliver in a game
that finished with the exciting score of 35-32,-
our favor. The winning of the county champion-
ship Was something that the Armstrong girls hadn't
done for many years. They didn,t do as well in the
sectional and were removed from tournament play
by Superior, who went on to win sectional consola-
tion honors.
Win-Loss Record
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47 Fenton . .
38 Gruver . .
47 Burt . . .
22 Titonka . .
32 Ledyard . .
They
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17 Burtfh gamej 20
42 Thompson .
44 Lakota . .
36 Ringsted . .
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Hartley . .
Burt . . .
Titonka . .
Ringsted . .
Fenton . .
Ledyard . .
Thompson
Lakota . .
Gruver . .
They
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35
30
38
46
56
37
Boys' Basketball
Burk Row: Mr. DeKostcr, Robert Mitchell, Merlyn Askeland, David Smith, Jean O'Neill, Arnold Gaarde, jr., Arlo Jones Middle
Row: Duane Lytlc, Harlan Kinnander, George Hypes, Jr., Jack Schultz, Roger Larsei1,Waync Hoffmeyer. Fm11tRow Dwi ht
Dolf, Stanley Horswell, Clifford Larsen. David White, Bernard Verbrugge, john Fothcrgill, Robert Scl
The Boys Basketball team this year enjoyed one
of its best seasons finishing with 15 wins 6 losses.
The season was filled with many "ups', and
Ndownsn. The "ups" coming with the victories,
over Swea City 32-31 and Ringsted 46-44, in thril-
lers. The Titonka game might have been one of
their "downs',.
In tournament play, they were dethroned as
County Champions by Dolliver. Dolliver also
eliminated them from sectional play.
The Season's Record
W'c' They VVC Tbcy
41 Fenton . . 40 56 Burt . . 30
61 Gruver . . 29 42 Titonka . . 44
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37
72
61
62
46
46
32
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Swea City
Burt . .
Titonka .
Ledyard . .
Thompson
Lakota . .
Ringstead
Swea City
IWZFIZ.
Fenton .
Ceylon .
Ledyard .
Thompson
Lakota .
Gruver .
Ringsted .
County Tournament
Armstrong 32 - Dolliver 43
Sectional T0lll'llEllllCllt
Armstrong 29 - Dolliver 31
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EIGHTH GRADE
Back Row: Gean Ann Wilson, Shirley Thackrey, Chester Dunn, Lola Helmick, Marlin
Paulson, George Fothergill, Dick Larsen, Robert Helgason, Joe Madden, Carol
Rieffer, Robert Kelly.
Tbird Row: Duane Fetters, Myrna Niemann, Mary Jane Higley, Cherie Kingston, Diane
Robinson, Karen Homsey, Cheryl Torkelson, Dale Schumacher, Barbara Tork-
elson, Helen Cheever.
Second Row: Carol Halverson, Patty Gochanour, Marilyn Haworth, Marlene Askeland,
Marilyn Larsen, Dorothy Cassem, Janice Verburgge, Janet Halverson, Karen
Theesfield, Mr. Dawson.
Front Row: Judy Davis, Vic Horswell, Lyndon Opsal, Maxine Hypes, Don Schwartz,
John Conn, Robert Eisenbacher.
Absent: Gary Love.
SEVENTH GRADE
Back Row: Donna Manor, Richard Paulson, Janice Danielson, Dean Burgess, Douglas
Whitesell, Larry Kirk, John Walders, Allan Quinn, Rosemary Quinn, Calvin
Porter.
Tbircz' Row: Sharon. Larson, Janice Jacobs, Norma Anderson, Norma Hanson, Dixie
Hansen, Ronnie Barber, Ronald Henriksen, Dennis Cross, Jerald Dolf.
Second Row: LaVonne Eckholm, Kathryn Thiel, David Horswell, Diane Grabinoiski,
Kathleen Fitzgerald, Karen Kooker, Judith Hansen, Leslie Cheever, Miss
Tonderum.
Front Row: Karen Harr, Dawn Roben, Marvin Helmick, Howard Helgason, Judy Hoppus,
Vernon Corderman, Harold McElwee, Dwayne Mclntire.
Absent: Sharon Cordeman, Gerald Irmiter, and John Vogelpohl.
SIXTH GRADE
Back Row: Judy Rieffer, Rose Mitchell, Elizabeth Barnard, Maxine Moore, Betty Krebs-
bach, Delbert Matheson, Larry Long, Charles Guerdet, Clarence Rezac, Jerry
Wegner, Gailord Plath, Dolores Richmond, Sandra Slaba.
Middle Row: Tommy Manley, James Rovn, Dennis Burgess, Ruth Guerdet, Mary Valen,
Charlotte Long, Joyce Niemann, James Fothergill, Mary Ann McCorkle, Clif-
ford Porter, Iris Dunn, Jimmy Lindell.
Front Row: Barbara Looft, Herman Helmers, Veldene Tow, Deanna Daries, Larry Vigdal,
Junior Paulson, Sheryle Peterson, Ann Horswell, Carl Anderson, Larry Beck,
Karen Frederickson, Marlene Cronk, Mr. Nally.
Absent: Mary Freis.
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FIFTH GRADE
Baek Row: Earl Von Bank, Jimmie Richmond, Jerry Johnson, Jimmie Brandenburg,
Julius Irmiter, Larry Reding, Betty Lou Fretty, Robert Henriksen, Roger
Larson, Marlys Wilson, Bonnie Barber, Betty Mclntire.
Tbinl Row: Sharon Hypes, Joan Irmiter, Harold Schroeder, Dale Rasmussen, Sue An-
derson, Karen Larson, Helen Anderson, Harvey Cheever.
Second Row: John Sturm, Richard Eisenbacher, Mary Wicks, Alice Burkhead, Ruth
Horswell, Betty Ann McCorkle, Stephanie Henriksen, Karolyn Fedderson.
First Row: David Lund, Carol Corderman, Beverly McElwee, Chris Fetters, David
Krumm, Robert Cheever, Dicky Grabianowski, Miss Ingebritson.
Absent: Aileen Paulson, Janice Vigdal, Joan Vogelpohl.
FOURTH GRADE
Back Row: Miss Huston, Calvin Long, Rose Krebsbach, Sonja Heumen, Robert Eastman,
Duane Horral, Emmet Quinn, Carolyn Hovey, Billy Johnson, Patricia Carson.
Middle Row: Jerry Daries, Sharon Manley, Marlys Harris, Ronald Grabinoski, Noel
Gochanour, Marian Paulson, Judy Strum, Sandra Pedersen, Elsie Schroeder.
Front Row: Faye McCorkle, Darrel Berkland, Mary Guerdet, Larry Feddersen, Karen
Twedt, Marjorie Eisenbacher, David Vigdal.
Absent: Ardis Manzke, Arlo Manzke, Douglas Nutt, Judy Nutt, LuVerne Fries.
THIRD GRADE
Buck Row: Gary Schumacher, Avis Wadsworth, Jimmy Larson, Dean Halverson, Ann
Burkhead, Ronald Heuman, Dolores Anderson, Nancy Harr, Carol Kooker,
James Kooker, Joe Verbrugge, Betty Stewart, Jimmy Robinson, Lanny Kinnan-
der, Miss Weber.
Middle Row: Anna Dixon, Mary Jane Dundas, Tommy Trenary, Judy Lund, Carol Long,
Cheryl Olson, Elizabeth Kinnander, Judy Cordeman, Gary Rieffer, David Ped-
ersen, Connie Stueve, Ronald Porter, Gary Prescott, Judy Berkland.
Front Row: Sylvester Eisenbacher, Donald VonBank, Carol Kresbach, Kenneth Helmick,
Madalyn Carlson, Robert Godfredsen, Clarence Cheever, Sharon Sennert, Linda
Thackrey, Lowell Cassem, Wayne Kuhlmann.
Absent: Ronald Kelly, David Dickinson, James Manzke, Jimmy McLennan.
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SECOND GRADE
Back Row: Sharlene Gram, Robert Vigdal, Billy Looft, Kenneth Madison, Kathleen
Matheson, Joe Haisman, Gordon Rippentrop, Donald Carlson, Vera Quinn,
Paula Gaarde, Miss Parry.
Middle Row: Jane Ellen Corderrnan, Dwight Hanse, Jimmie Cecil, Ellen Larson, Marjory
Dunn, Cheryl Schwartz, Jimmy Walters, Edwin Mitchell, Judy Eckholm.
Front Row: Janet Harris, David Sandt, Donna Lindell, Beverly Cordeman, Margaret
Engessen, Barbara Wegner, Jean Dundas, Jimmy Grabianowski, David Helgason.
Absent: Trudence Nutt.
FIRST GRADE
Back Row: Miss Stearns, Russell Lentz, Carol Henriksen, Donna Long, Dayle Duin,
Stephen Reding, Kathleen Kelly, Ronald Harris, Jolene Hansen, Janice Rankin.
Middle Row: Betsy Wicks, Pauline Paulson, Richard Trenary, Elna Anderson, Glenda
Johnson, Larry Larsen, Kathleen Loftus, Carol Kinnander, Michael Dixon.
Front Row: Dorothy Rezac, Betty Wegner, Gary Berkland, Mary Rose Danielson, Leanna
Helmers, Madonna Eisenbacher, Mary Engesser.
Absent: Karron Anderson, Cheryl Balmer, Larry Bolmer, David Fries.
KINDERGARTEN
Buck Row: Beryl Kuhlman, James Godfredsen, Ileene Helmich, Morris Danielson, Jimmy
Gibbons, Dan Horswell, Janice Haisman, Gary Thackery, Bill Trees, Marlin
Fisher, Marilyn McElwee, Miss Malkmus.
Middle Row: Darrel Dolf, Arlene Burkhead, Jimmy Blekfeld, Ronnie Stueve, Jimmy Ross,
Janet Wegner, Karen Guerdet, Bonnie Gochanour, Donna Kirk, Mike Cecil.
Front Row: Ronald Carlson, Victor Clabaugh, Allen Schraeder, Connie Hoppus, Larry
Grabianowski, Roger Mart, Sharon Trenary, Jolene Hypes.
Absent: Susan Morsch, Judy Riggs, Peggy Blekfeld, Jay Provencher, Michael Dalen,
Carol Schriener, Richard Hansen.
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Cuszfodizms
Alfred Thiel
Allen Heanhman
Cooks
Mrs. Ted Opsal
Mrs. Richard Krumb
Mrs. Erha Mclntire
Mrs. Ralph Cummins
Bus Drivers
Alfred Thiel
Bob Nicoson
Harold Lux
Ted Opsal
John Kingston
Ray Larson Qabsentj
Alumni News
CLASS OF '50
Bonnie Caboth--Works at home.
Evelyn Eisenbacher-Waitress in East Side Cafe.
Roman Eisenbacher-Enlisted in Army.
Jean Guerdet-Head of X-ray Dept. in Holy Fam-
ily Hospital at Estherville.
Ronnie Hansen-Enlisted in Air Force.
Darlene Hinz-Q Mrs. Merlin Larsonj housewife.
Loraine I-Iioen-QMrs. Bob Nichosonj housewife.
Donald Kirk-Enlisted in Army and just home
from Korea.
Raymond Laffey-Enlisted in Navy.
Lester Lindell-Farming with his father.
Adeline Maurstad-Attending Mankato State
Teachers College.
Dorothy McKean-Completing second year at Iowa
State Teachers College.
Warren Nelson-Attending Bethel College.
James O'Neill-Attending Notre Dame.
Max Questad-Married and farming near Swea
City.
Pat Quinn-Enlisted in WAVES
Richard Rath-Enlisted in Navy
Orma Jean Sabin-CMrs. Max Questadj housewife.
La Vonne Schealler-QMrs. Jim Minkeyj house-
wife.
Phyllis Scott-CMrs. Wayne Scheelyj Works in
First Trust and Savings Bank in Estherville.
Betty Spurling-Stenographer at Dr. Salisbury's
Laboratories in Charles City.
Laurie Stedman-Enlisted in Navy-married.
Joyce Vigdal-QMrs. Lowell Neetj housewife.
Glenn Weiby-Works in Estherville.
Carol Whitlow-Attending Grinnell College.
Wilma Wickland-Attending Morningside College.
CLASS OF '51
Donna Burgess-Works in hospital in Des Moines.
Verdell Cassem-Attending Waldorf College at
Forest City.
Donna Rae Cummins--fMrs. Dennis Dressmanj
housewife.
James Goraczkowski-Attending University of
Iowa at Iowa City.
Marian Hoffmeyer-Working in Estherville in
telephone office.
Doraee Johnson-fMrs. Vern Dahmsj housewife.
Karen Kingston-QMrs. Ralph Petersonj house-
wife.
Lawrence Kirk-Enlisted in Navy.
Leonard Kirk-Enlisted in Navy.
Leo Larsen-Attending Iowa State College in
Ames.
Lyle Lindell-XVork's on father's farm.
Janet Manor-At horne-Works at Quaker Oats.
Leonard Matheson-Works at Sieg Wholesale
House in Estherville.
Paul Morsch-Attending University of Iowa at
Iowa City.
Marlene Niemann-Works at Railway Motors in
Fairmont.
Jerry O,Neill-Attending University of Iowa at
Iowa City.
Janice Prescott-Working in dime store in Man-
kato.
Jean Richmond-Attending Junior College in
Estherville.
Darlene Schaeller--At home.
Dorothy Slaba-Attending Iowa State College at
Ames.
Marjorie Solberg-fMrs. Glen Neugentj works in
Pheils.
Melba Thackrey-Housekeeper.
Dorothy Tostenrud-Works in restaurant in Colo-
rado.
Darlene Von Bank-Works in local grocery store.
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Life
We come into this world as a helpless creature. We are dependent upon
the love, devotion and material resources of our parents for our
needs. Our parents save and sacrifice to provide for our ever increasing
physical and mental requirements.
One of our needs is education, both formal and informal. It may be
defined as that vast wealth of knowledge saved and stored by our brain
cells. Formal education may end with school days, but informal education
continues with each new experience, observation or sensation encoun-
tered in our daily lives.
As we progress through life, we use the knowledge we have acquired
to provide for our daily physical needs. This knowledge, coupled with
initiative and industry brings rewards beyond our daily requirements.
It is smart to save our excess earnings for emergencies and for use as capital
to further our business interests.
We invite you to use our Savings Department.
First Trust and Savings Bank
Member of FDIC
'+sta-
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City Food Market
Groceries, Meats, and Frozen Foods
Phone 54
Armstrong, Iowa
Armstrong Farm Service Station
We Feature Iowa Farm Service
Company Petroleum Products
Candy - Gum - Pop - Ice Cream
Tank Truck Service
Phone 127R3
C. R. Anderson
Legion Bowling Alleys
Duffy-Knipe Post 459
Armstrong, Iowa
Geo. A. Hormel and Co.
Good Luck to the Class of 1952
Phone 9
Torn Rogers, Manager
Armstrong, Iowa
Midwest Service Co.
D X Products
Tank Wagon
Phone 14
Dale Cummins, Agent
Dr. A. Whitlow - Dr. J. J. Cecil
"Veterinarians"
Armstrong, Iowa
Best Wishes 150 the Class of 1952
Dr. W. J. Morsh, Dentist
For Bigger Poultry Profits
Buy
SUPERIOR CHICKS
Feeds - Poultry Remedies
Free Delivery on orders
of 200 or more
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Provencher, Mgrs.
Phone 40 Armstrong, Iowa
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Iowa Electric Light 85 Power Co.
Your Electric Service
Phone 15 7
Dr. R. J. Dundas
Veterimzritm
Phone 215
Quaker Oats Co.
Grain - Coal
Seeds - Fertilizer
Ful-O-Pep
Feeds
Custom
Grinding - Hauling - Mixing
Rolling
Phone 162
W. D. Johnson, Mgr.
Armstrong, Iowa
Hugo A. Lindholm, M. D.
Plbysician and Surgeon
Gamble Store
- Appliances -
- Auto and Farmers Supplies -
Hardware - Insulation - Paint Supplies
Ray Larson, Owner
Phone 34
Armstrong, Iowa
Morrall Chevrolet Co.
Chevrolet Sales and Service
Cooper Tires and Tubes
Phone 1 3 8 ,
Armstrong, Iowa
Dr. L. A. Henriksen
Optometrist
Phone 86
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Armstrong Co-op Creamery
86 Lockers
We Sell
Pasteurized Milk
Homogenized Milk
Butter
Cheese
Meat
Buttermilk
We Rent Lockers
We Process, Grind, and Freeze Meat
Phone 74
Harlan Askeland, Manager
Thompson Yard
Building Materials
Of A11 Kinds
Weyerhauser 4 sq. Lumber
Building Hardware
Paints, Millwork, and Sundries
We Aim to Please
L. N. Stafford, Mgr.
Phone 32
Armstrong, Iowa
Best Wishes
To The Class 0f19j2
B 86 M Food Market
W. C. Barber W. I. Mangold
McIntire's D-X Station
Complete D-X Products
. Firestone
Tires, Tubes, and Batteries
Accessories
Lubrication
Tire Repairing
Radiator Flushing
A 86 L Cleaners
Cleaning and Pressing
Dyeing and Laundry Service
Pickup and Delivery Service
Phone 21 3
Armstrong, Iowa
George WY Peterson
Frigidaire Appliances
Phone 193
Armstrong, Iowa
Farmers Co-op Elevator Co.
Grain -- Seed - Coal
Felco Feed - Fencing
Fertilizer
Vf7e M amlfacfure and Recommend
dig g ob
Feeds
Armstrong, Iowa
Phone 68 and 92
CONGRATULATIONS
to the
Class of 19 S 2
Kingstoifs Kleaners
Corner Hardware
The Hardware on the Corner
Armstrong, Iowa
Anderson's
Jack Spratt Food Market
We Deliver
Phone 13
Ben NW. Brown
General Building
and
Concrete Work
Armstrong, Iowa
Haroldas Standard Service
Gas, Oil Sc Accessories
AAA Service
Phone 16
Armstrong, Iowa
Burkhead,s
Clothing and Shoes
More Value Per Dollar
C. M. Robinson, Owner
Armstrong, Iowa
Johnson Oil Co.
Champlin Oil and Grease
Tank Truck Service
"Call Ted"
Phone 138
Joe Johnson - Ted Opsal
Armstrong, Iowa
Ghost Ley Leghorns
and
Blue Diamond White Rocks
Hy Lines
Armstrong Hatchery
Com-lzleie Line of Feeds
East of D X Cabins - "Red" Obink
Phone 1 37
Homsey Furniture and Grocery
Dexter - Admiral
Wasliers - Refrig. - Electric Stoves
"Everything for the homen
Armstrong, Iowa
Best Wishes to the Class of 1952
Lefty,s Cafe
Friendly Tavern
Wishing you the Best of Luck
Class 19 S 2
Butch 81 Florence
Gifts - Toys - Notions
Jim Pfeil, Prop.
Armstrong, Iowa
Snyder's Store
General Merchandise
Staple and Fancy Groceries
"Quality 65 Service"
Phone 18 5
Armstrong, Iowa
Coiigiwiulcziions
Class of 195 2
Roxy Theater
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1
5
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7
Youngs Photo Shop
700 Central Ave.
Estherville, Iowa
Portraits - Cameras
Weddings - Aerials
Phone 74
The Finest Yoii Ceiiz Biiy
A wider variety of Styles for your selection
Surprisingly Moderate Prices
Always Modern Portraiture that sets
the Standard of Quality and Service.
Voillonn '
X ' Ellullclllildbg
L
Armstrong Sales Co.
"We sell e1fe1'ythi1zg"
Lloyd Clark Harold Abel
Phone 200
Armstrong, Iowa
Pederson Motor Co.
Body Repairing - Painting
General Repairing on all Makes
Phone 102
Armstrong. Iowa
Porter's Garage
Automotive Repairing
Tires - Battery - Gas
Standard Oil Bulk Station
Truck Tank Service
Scotty and Clarence Adams
Walder's Produce
Best Wishes to the Class of 1952
Phone 192
George Walders
Best Wishes 1f0 the Class of 195 2
White House Lunch
Boyken Automotive Service
All kinds of cars and tractors
Dic Boyken
Armstrong, Iowa
Pape and Son
Garage and Electric Service
Phone 76
Armstrong, Iowa
Besf Wishes to the Class of 1952
Victory Cafe
Best Wishes to the Class of 1952
Place Implement Co.
Mutual Insurance
The best at the least out,
a savings of over S on to our
policy holders annually for
over S8 years.
Arnold Gaarde and P. A. Gaarde
Phone 5 Phone 71
I-Iuxtable Drug
Frank A. I-Iuxtable
Registered Pbamzrzciszf
Phone 125 -
Armstrong, Iowa
Engwwing by
Repro Arts Engraving Co
Fort Dodge, Iowa
P1fi1z1fi1ag by
Messenger Printing ' Co.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
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