Central High School - Arrow Yearbook (Aberdeen, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1956 volume:

The ARROW 19 5 6 VOLUME 37 Edited and published by the Arrow Board CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Aberdeen, South Dakota “Magic Lamp of Central” Dedication The measure of a great man is not his intellect, but his ability to learn. By definition, learning is the art of gaining knowledge, understanding or skill. Learning is advanced by the complex process called education. Once one has gained this full education he can never completely lose it. He may slip outwardly, but beneath the surface he holds securely to the foundation of his learning. It is evidenced in his speech, in his manners, in his socialbility, in his enthusiasm. It shows up in his sympathy, his faith, and his attitude toward his country, his God, his home and himself. And so we dedicate our ’56 Arrow to the “Magic Lamp of Learning,” the symbol of this wonderful thing called education. May it remain ever bright, sharing its gift with each person who walks the road of life. CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION CLASSES TRADITIONS SPORTS ACTIVITIES ARROW STAFF Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Senior Co-Editors _ __ Louise Anderson Ellen Hasse Junior Editor . _ __ Karen Nordhus Sophomore Editor — __ Holly Fulleton Activities Editor Geraldine Storm Sharon Johanson Sheila Gilchrist Roberta Payne Sonja Odland Ross Chiles Jim Marlow Sports Editor __ __ _ Peter Schmitt Jim Desautels Bill Nichols Photographers __ Scott Cottman Terry Burgard Adviser _ Cletus Noecker They Light the Lamp The student body wishes to express its appreciation to the board of education whose responsibility it is to take care of the many details necessary to make our school a success. Duties include budgeting the finances, undertaking improvements, and managing public relations. The members of this board, elected by the people of the community, are left to right: Wilbur Kearns, Howard Bastian, James Berbos, Cy Holgate, Arthur Engel and William Edwards. Cy Holgate Barbara Zacheis Barbara Zacheis has been assisting Mr. Holgate in his many duties for the past year. Centralltes owe much to Cy Holgate for the wonderful job he has done during the past year. They Keep the Lamp Burning Miss Lauretta Mundt, completing her last successful and busy year at Central, deserves many thanks from all the students with whom she has so unselfishly shared her time and talents. Miss Mundt’s duties have not stopped at being vice-principal of Central, as she also served as guidance counselor and friendly adviser. She administered comprehensive tests and held private conferences with those students who desired her help. To Miss Mundt, whom we all know for her cheerful and friendly disposition and for her personal interest in every student, we wish to express our sincere gratitude. The students of Central a!so wish her the best of luck in her new position. LeRoy Ludeman has done much to make our school year more interesting and successful. He has given students helpful advice and kindly guidance throughout the year. In his position as principal of Central High School, Mr. Ludeman has many responsibilities, but he always has time for a friendly smile or to give individual advice. Mr. Ludeman has done a great job this year, as in the past, and he has put much time and effort into his never ending work. So we would like to thank Mr. Ludeman for his sincere interest in helping to solve the problems of life at Central. Bernice Kiefer, as our office secretary, has become a familiar figure to all Centralites. After two years at Central, Miss Kiefer continues to make new friends and to contribute her services to the success of the school. Without her “behind the scenes help, the business of running such a school would certainly be less efficient. Mary Amacher Ethelyn Bailey Grace Baker Eugene Buck Physical Education Librarian Literature Printing Earl Buhler Alfred Bull Hannah Buss Ncrma Chilton Office Practice Chemistry Biology English Shorthand Geometry Drama Fred Claudon Ronald Coats August Conklin Constance Connor Business Practice Modern Problems Biology American History General Business Placement Orville Evenson Band Randall Fisher Speech Drama Clara Flemington Home Economics Richard Fossum Physical Education Mylo Jackson Harry Jones Marvin Jones Rosa Lambert Physical Education General English Drivers' Education Art Spanish Glenn Leffler Emmett Lenihan James McNeary Arnold Metz Salesmanship Typing Bookkeeping Advanced Algebra Drivers’ Education Solid Geometry Woodshop Physics Ben Miller Edna Murphy Leo Nelson Cletus Noecker Mechanical Drawing Business Math English Latin English Modern Problems Journalism William Ochs Robert Orr Vernon Predoehl Arlie Rudd Geometry Modern Problems Orchestra German World Geography Business English Typing Warren Schimnowski Floyd Spilde Barbara Stutenroth Alma Thomas Sophomore Choir Auto Mechanics English Librarian A Cappclla Metal Shop Mary Will ams American History Harry Decker Adam Rieger John Becker Elroy Barnhart Walter Johnson Polishers of the Lamp Dictionaries define a custodian as one who has the custody of something, a keeper or guardian. These men are those responsible for guarding our health standards and maintaining our every convenience at high school. Their day’s work may range from driving a school bus on a field trip, to operating the complicated heating and lighting mechanisms necessary for the upkeep of the school. Roy Johnson Fred Sahli Harold Williams Lloyd Blood Si Faculty Fun “I see!” said the blind man. . . .And the class goes on. Ain’t he sweet? Semester test, Em? IIow’s your judgment? Take it easy! “King Robert” Just checking. Now, according to. Well, you’ve got me there. Wonder what they just read. Fuelers of the Lamp Central’s health program, under the direction of Miss Grace Clement, provided students with hot lunches throughout the school year, conducted eye and ear tests, vaccination programs, and gave students an opportunity to take the Mantoux TB tests. Miss Beverly Nicholas served as school nurse for the first time this year. Shirley Henning, Central graduate, was secretary for Miss Clement and Miss Nicholas. Keepers of the Lamp Seniors elected these four officers to preside over the class during the first semester: Patsy Lovinger, treasurer; Dave Wolsky, vice-president; Don Monroe, president; and Irene Montgomery, secretary. These officers conducted class meetings and selected graduation announcements. An all-male slate of officers was elected to rule the class of ’56 during the second semester. Those chosen were: Greg Nelson, vice-president; Bill Gayton, secretary; Ed Blando, president; and Jim Skulborstad, treasurer. These officers, along with the officers of the junior class, lead the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Grace Ackerman Always Willing To Do Her Share All-State Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Girls' Bowlins; Orchestra F.T.A. Robert Ackerman A Congenial Man Gym Lydia Ackley She Mixes Reason With Peasiire And Wisdom With Mirth Band Officer Girls’ State Orchestra Keystone Band Jack Anderberg He Has A Way With Women Homeroom Officer Y-Baskctball A Cappella Football Gym Jerri Anderson There Is Charm In Quietness Speech Club Y-Teens Louise Anderson Robert Anderson Berdella Arlt Melvin Artz Dennis E. Bale Bursting With A 'Ma'. She's Making Courtesy Is The Resistless Eyes At Me Inseparable Overflow Of Joy Homeroom Officer Companion Of Virtue Student Council All-State Choir Gym All-State Choir A 1 School Play Arrow Board Y-Basketball A Cappella Band A Cappella Life Is To Be Enjoyed Placement Gym Every Man Is The Architect Of His Own Future Varsity Basketball Varsity Football Marshal Nominee Student Council Boys' State Deanna Barnes Jerry Batch Bob Bechtle Jean Beck George Bergh She's A Live Wire With Plenty Of Spark Why Hurry. Rome Was Not Built In A Day Never Cross A Bridge Until You Come To It To Do Good Is Better Than To Be Conspicuous The Law Of True Living Is Toil All-State Choir All School Play Madrigal Choir Monitor Board A Cappella Gym Placement Gym All-School Plays Declamation A Cappella Orchestra Band Placement Gym Sharon Bickel Jean Bjonerud Edward Blando Jude Borgesen June Bosman She Asks Little, Her Enthusiasm Is As True Merit Is Like A An Ambitious Nature She Doeth The Little But Has Much Contagious As Measles River, The Deeper It Is Kindnesses Which Most The Less Noise It Makes Blue And Gold Leave Undone Girls' Bowlins All-State Choir Safety Patrol Orchestra Eaglean Follies Student Council Pres. Gym Junior Red Cross Y-Teens .Monitor Board Varsity Basketball Monitor Board Band Speech Club Varsity Football Language Club A Cappella Marshal Nominee Student Aid Boys’ State A Cappella Donna Brooks Ronald Brown Angela Burckhartzmeyer Eileen Burris Linda Buswell It Is Tranquil People I Shall Either Find Quietness Pleasant As She Lives In A Who Accomp'ish Much A Way Or Make One Bespeaketh The Lady The Pleasantest World Of Wisdom Homeroom Officer Homeroom Officer Junior Red Cross All-State Choir All-State Choir Intramural Biology Club Homeroom Officer Student Council Blue and Gold Football F.H.A. Eaglean Follies Science Club Speech C ub Track Gym Gir s Bowling A Cappella A Cappella Gym A Cappella Keystone David Carlssn Jerald Chr'stensen Nancy Cinclair Ken Clark Bill Coester Wisdom Is The His Motto Is Good Cheer The Joy Of Living Everything He Does Conqueror Of Fortune •Recreation Reigns' Is Her Bywo'd Is Enjoying Life He Does Well Monitor Board Safety Patrol Science Club Intramural Homeroom Officer Blue and Gold Y Basketball Student Aid Wordcraft Monitor Board Arrow Board Boys' State A Cappella Intramural F.T.A. Band Gym Radio Club A Cappella Intramural Edith Craft Arlye Crawford Jerald Dahlke Everett Eugene Dahme Judy Daley She Lives In Accordance G.A.A. One Smile Is Worth Ten Thousand Frowns Monitor Board Usher Gym To Keep In Pace With The Universe. Keep Moving Soph. Footba 1 Intramural Placement Usher Gym A Good Temper Oils The Wheels Of Life Junior Basketball Y-Basketball Intramural Gym A Mischievous And Merry Miss Is She Homeroom Officer Monitor Board Language Club Second Choir Student Aid Jackie Daly Glenda Decker Millard Deline Shirley Dennert Jim DeWalt 'Dates' Are My Favorite Fruit She Has A Fine Virtue. 'Friendliness' Hurry-Worry Unknown To Him She's Nice Without Trying His Strong Point Is Re iability All-State Orchestra Blue and Go d Second Choir Speech Club Y-Teens Christian Fellowship Safety Patrol Band Gym Junior Red Cross Intramural Usher Band Gym Second Choir Wordcrafl Gym Monitor Board Intramural Bawling Gym Ronald L. Dick Michael Alan Doyle Raymond Durkee Priscilla Eckrich Ruth Elsing e Doesn't Say Much, Wit And Wisdom I'm Sitting On A Form Of Gold A Little Love. But Who Knows Are Born In A Man Top Of The World That Is Precious A Little Laughter What He Thinks Student Council Varsity Basketball Quill and Scroll Student Council Gym Y-Basketball Junior Basketball Monitor Board Queen Nominee Intramural All-School Play Blue and Gold A Cappclla Football Y Basketball Language Club Keystone Gym Gym Wordcrafl Pep Cub Zeno Esser Hazel Estwick Tom Faeth Eliza Feist Mary Fenelon Life Troubles Me Not Live. Love. A Good Matured Guy Silence Is The If Words Were Music. Laugh And Be Happy Perfect Herald Of Joy I'd Be A Brass Band Photography Club Intramural Gym Girls' Bowling Gym Placement All-State Choir Second Choir Student Council G.A.A. A Cappella Gym Orchestra Band Dale Ferdinandsen Thomas Fischer Jane Frink Leland Gallipo Bill Gayton Great Men Are Dying. A Man Among Men She Has The Rare Good Fe lowship And Good What Brutal Mischief Don't Feel Well Myself Combination Of Sweetness Sportsmanship Are The Sits Upon Thy Brow? Monitor Board And Mischievousness Traits Of A Gentleman Intramural Radio Club Varsity Basketball Gym Intramural All-State Choir Varsity Football C.C. Varsity Football All School Play Homeroom Officer Soph. Basketball Speech Club Student Council Gym A Cappe'la Varsity Track Orchestra Y Basketball Carma Geddes Don Geffre Bernice Gefre Elsie Gelling Darrell Gilmour A Miss Is As Good Care Is An To Be In Good Standing A Pleasing Little Soul A Cherub Who As Her Smile Enemy Of Life In The Book Of Life Is The Way To Enjoy It G.A.A. Lost His Way Gym Junior Red Cross F.H.A. Varsity Football Basketball F.H.A. Gym Gym Safety Patrol Y-Basketball Track Dale Goehring Willard Goeshel Richard Grasse Loren Grote Harvey Guttmann Ambition Has No Rest Progress Lies In Perseverence Fate Favored Him In Every Way Life Begins At 4 o'clock Effort Always Creates Ability Biology Club Speech Club Dance Band Orchestra Band Safety Patrol Gvm Homeroom Officer Y-Basketball P acement Gym All-School Play Speech Contest Band Gym Dennis Hansen A Fool May Talk. But A Wise Man Speaks Homeroom Officer Class Officer Y Basketball A Cappclla Roger Harris He Rules The World With A Firm But Gentle Hand Student Council Monitor Board Radio Club Usher Gym Eugene Hansen Not That I Love Study Less. But I Love Fun More All-State Choir Biology Club A Cappella Usher Gym Ellen Hasse Her Life Is A Symphony Of Perfect Harmony Pageant Day Queen Girls’ State A Cappella Pep Club Keystone JoEla'ne Hansen Sincerity Has A Charm Of Its Own Photography Club All-School Play Eaglean Follies Speech Contest Girls’ Bowling Alan Hauff Because A Man Doesn't Talk Is No Sign He Has Nothing To Say Y-Basketball Gym Marlys Hanson A Cheerful Grin Will Get You In Where Others Fail F.H.A. Gym Bev Hayes She Serves Others Before She Serves Herself Junior Red Cross Student Council Relay Queen Speech Club Orchestra Gerry Harris There Is Mischief In This Man Y- Basketball Band Joann Mae He!er She Wastes No Words. But Speaks With Her Eyes Christian Fellowship Second Choir F.H.A. Gym Marvin Heim Damian Hickenbotham Bill Hild Joan Hoeven Delmer Hoffer Let The Girts Girls May Be A Puzzle Amuse Themselves But I'll Never Give Them Up Safety Patrol Gym Placement Gym He Puts His Ability To Good Uses Junior Track Intramural Chess Club Gym Winkable. Twinkable, Simply Unthinkable Eyes Homeroom Officer Monitor Board A Cappella G.A.A. Not Only The Boys Enjoy Having Him Around Junior Red Cross Homeroom Officer Jack Holstad He Towers Above Us In Wisdom And Stature All-State Orchestra All-State Band Boys’ State Wordcraft Keystone Marlene Humann Her Smiling Face Is A Good Recommendation Christian Fellowship F.H.A. Gym Alice Hopfinger Pleasing Manners Lead To Success And Happiness Placement G.A.A. Gym Arne Hunstad Take Time To Think, It Is The Secret Of Success Homeroom Officer Intramural Band Joe Horner Little I Ask, My Wants Are Few Intramural Placement Gym Valdemar Jacobson The Only Way To Have A Friend Is To Be One Intramural Gym Frances Howarth All-State Orchestra Homeroom Officer Biology Club Orchestra Band Barbara Janssen She Glows Like A Candle And Shines Like The Sun All-State Choir Student Council Monitor Board A Cappella Speech Club Marjorie Howell Junior Red Cross Commercial Club Speech Club Student Aid Wordcraft Ray Jennings The Harder I Try To Gooder Be, The Worser I Am Transfer From Estherville, Iowa If She Has Any Faults She Is Most Honored She Has Left Us In Doubt Who Has Done Her Best Dallas Johnson Mary Ann Jung Larry Kaiser Elroy Kaul Paul Kempf The Word Impossible Is Not In My Dictionary She Has That He May Lose His Head. Thinking Is An Certain Something But Never His Heart Idle Waste Of Time None But Himself Can Be His Twin Red Cross Council Homeroom Officer Bio’ogy Club Intramural Usher Commercial Club Girls’ Bowling Safety Patrol Student Aid Gym Placement Bowling Gym Placement Gym Bowling Gym Melvin Kessler Helen Kiefer Evonne J. Kiesz Bcb Kinder Shirley K rschermar.n I Don't Like Leap She Lives In A She Has The Years, They Rush Me World Of Happiness •Keys’ To Friendliness Intramural G.A.A. Gym Gym Student Librarian Commercial Club Safety Patrol F.H.A. Gym He’s Nice To Know Sma I, But A Sma I Spark Starts Intramural A B g Fire Gym Student Librarian Safety Patrol Second Choir F.H.A. Band Donna Kiser Lois Klein Alan Klinger James Kocker Jean M. Kockcr She Just Needs To Be ’Lois’ To Her Friends, The Only Way To Get He Has A Good Sweetness Wound Up And You And Everyone Rid Of Temptation Word For Everyone Becomes The Lady Should See Her Go Calls Her Lois Is To Yield To It Intramural F.H.A. Homeroom Officer Photography Club Intramural Referee Gym Gym Photography Club F.H.A. Varsity Football Arts and Crafts Band Homeroom Officer Safety Patrol Y Basketball Track Esther Korab Carole Kraft Denis Kraft Dennis Kraft Kay Kraft A Photogenic Camera Girl She's Good To Look At And Better Yet To Know Easy Does It. Or Does It? Give Me Romance Or Give Me Death Music Hath Charms. So Hath The Musician Student Librarian Safety Patrol Second Choir Homeroom Officer Safety Patrol G.A.A. Placement Varsity Football Homeroom Officer Y-Basketball Speech C ub Track Quill and Scroll All-State Choir All-School Play Wordcraft Keystone Geraldine Kramer John Kuechler Terry A. Kugler LaVonne Kurtz Dona Larson She's Always Willing To Laugh Girls' Bow ing Safety Patrol G.A.A. Gym The Soul Of A Genius Glimmers Through Safety Patrol Science Club A Cappclla Intramural Keystone An Unse fish Disposition. Combined With A Determined Ambition Simplicity Is The Soul Of Elegance Safety Patrol Second Choir F. H.A. G. A.A. A Quiet Mind Is Richer Than A Crown Second Choir Speech Club Band Larry Larson Action Will Get You Farther Than Asking All-School Play Y- Basketball Radio Club Carolyn Lee Pleasantness Is A Beautiful Shadow Across Her Face Homeroom Officer Eaglean Follies All-School P ay Speech Club Dorothylee Leske Life Is Never Lonely When You Have A One And Only Safety Patrol A C'appella Evelyn Lickfelt A Friend To AI Who Know Her F. H.A. G. A.A. Marilyn Lickfelt She Is Always Interested In Others Safety Patrol Gym Bob Liston Patsy Lovinger June Lower Jolaine Ludeman Bruce MacDonald Always Ready She Who Has Learned How With A Friendly Word To Live Has Learned The Greatest Lesson Gym All- State Choir All-State Band Queen Nominee Girls' State Keystone Intelligent, Witty, And Just Plain Fun Speech Club Gym Laugh And The World Laughs With You All-State Orchestra Speech Club A Cappella Orchestra Don’t Study Too Much And You'll Be Asked Fewer Questions Bowling Gym Cameron McCurdy Lauren McGregor John McNeary He Finds Riches In Great Men Of Study He Is Not . Thoughtfulness And Are Quiet Men Hater. Just His Lov Happiness In Service Gym Of Fun Is Greater Dance Band Intramural Intramural Placement Orchestra Bowling Band Gym Gym James Marlow Donna May Martin Georgia May Where Judgement Has Wit She Breathes Warmth The Joys Of Her To Express It. There And Understanding Life Are Many Is The Best Orator Christian Fellowship Junior Red Cross All School Play F.H.A. Monitor Board Quill and Scroll Gym Language Club Arrow Board Second Choir Wordcraft A Cappella Keystone Benjl Mandery Santa's Gift To The Ladies Varsity Football Varsity Track Y-Basketball A Cappc la Cecil Ray Mead Good Naturedness And Friendliness Evenly Combined Safety Patrol Gym Elizabeth Mark An Unselfish Personality Is The Greatest Gift Of All Student Council Class Officer Youth Council Keystone Band Marvin Meidinger 'Fun's My Middle Name Intramural Bowling Usher Gym Mary Lou Metzger Renatta Mielke Ronald Miller Don Monroe Irene Montgomery Charm And Wit In We Like Her Lots Uplifted High A Commendable Soldier She Is The Candle Delightful Proportions In Heart And Hope On The That Lights Gym Battlefied Of Life The Darkest Way All-School Play Transfer From Monitor Board Wheaton, Maryland Class Officer Queen Nominee Blue and Gold All School Play Varsity Track D.A.R. Award Speech C'ub Gym Band Officer Arrow Board Pep Club Boys' State Pep Club Dance Band Keystone Connie Morris Leona Mullner Roberta Murray Greg Nelson Pat Nelson She Makes Naturally Good Natured She Came A Stranger, A Leader Of Men, She Is Known Things Happen Gir s’ Bowling Remains A Friend A Follower Of Women Far And Wide For Her Happiness Photography Club F.H.A. Transfer From Varsity Football Homeroom Officer New Town, N. D. Student Council Girls’ Bowling Girls’ Bowling Second Choir Girls’ Bowling Wordcraft Track Second Choir Mary Ann Nikolas Ruth Obermeyer Sonja Odland Terry O’Keefe Ed Olson Sweetness And Sauciness A Wise Girl Reflects Quietly Doing More Whence Came That Scholar And Athlete, Deftly Combined Before She Speaks Than Her Share In Life Innocent Look? But Best Of All A Gentleman Homeroom Officer All-State Orchestra All-State Choir Varsity Football Girls' Bowling All School Play- Speech Contest Homeroom Officer Varsity Basketball Safety Patrol Speech Contest Science Club Y-Baskctball Marshal Nominee Speech Club Speech Club Arrow Board Intramural Boys' State G.A.A. Orchestra A Cappella Track Keystone Golf Loren Olson Gordie O'Neill Jerry Peterson Joanne Pfeiffer Milo Pfeiffer Earnestly Energetic I've Got Rhythm And The World Is Ca'm, Coo', Collected And Cautious The Truly Happy Person Is She Who Has Learned Life Troubles Me Not All-School P'ay Intramural A Wonderful Place Homeroom Officer How To Serve Intramural Placement Band Varsity Football Homeroom Officer Varsity Track Basketball Basketball Football Track Band Girls' Bowling Second Choir G.A.A. Gym Duane Pomp!um Arthur B. Radin Calvin Randall Gary Rawie Gary Reich Little I Ask. Let's Take It Apart Never Trouble Trouble His Music Charms Us He Is 'Rich' My Wants Are Few Intramural And See What Makes It Tick 'Till Trouble Troubes You. . . All-State Orchestra Student Council With Happiness Intramural Gym Track AlbSchool Play All-State Band Dance Band Gym Johanna Reinbold Rose Marie Rieger Joyce Robinscn Ricky Roesch Jim Ronayne She Needs No Eulogy, Her Ability Speaks For Her She Cannot Frown. For She Never Tries The Silver Lining Looks For Her Great People. Like Great Deeds. Need No Trumpet He's As Full Of Unexpected Action As A Hiccup F.H.A. Gym Homeroom Officer Girls’ Bowling Second Choir Speech Club G.A.A. Safety Patrol Speech Club G.A.A. Gym Marshal Nominee All-State Choir Class Officer Boys' State Sophomore Football Junior Basketball Homeroom Officer Junior Red Cross Wordcraft Intramural Harvey Rott Brevity Is The Soul Of Wit Y-Basketball Placement Band Gym Lorraine Sauer This Is A Woman’s World Forrest Rux He Who Lives Right Will Never Regret It Val Sauer He Lights One Question On The Stub Of Another Speech Contest Safety Patrol Student Aid Keystone Gym Forestta P. Rux Faith Is Her Virtue Safety Patrol Elmer Schaeffer There Are Enough Serious Things In Life Without Being One Monitor Board Intramural Gym Kathy Rylance Smiles All Day Keep Clouds Away Girls’ Bowling Monitor Board Speech Club G.A.A. F.T.A. Sylvia Schatz She Takes Everyone For What They Are Second Choir Speech Club Student Aid Stan Sahli I Never Let Studies Interfere With My Education Homeroom Officer Monitor Board Basketball Football Dorothy Schlecht Dots And Dashes In The Gayiety Of Life Junior Red Cross All-State Choir All-School Play Blue and Gold Speech Club Keith Schliebe Darold Schmitt Peter Schmitt Leona M. Schnell Betty Schott Don’t Judge The Mind A Loyal And He Shall Put Down Athletic And Ambitious Heart Of Gold y The Size Of The Body Sincere Friend The Mighty From Their Seats G.A.A. Officer Christian Fellowship Sophomore Football Safety Patrol Student Aid Junior Footba'I Varsity Student Manager F.H.A. Gym Y Basketball All-State Choir Gym Band Arrow Board Boys’ State Keystone Terry Schreiner Life It Like A Circus-There’s So Many Different Things To See And Do Monitor Board Science Club Y Basketball Intramural Latin Club Janice Schwab Her Eyes Speak For Her Safety Patrol Second Choir F. H.A. G. A.A. Jean Severson Her Happiness Is Found In Passing A Little Around Safety Patrol Second Choir Gym Claudia Silvernail Patty Sitter A Captivating Charmer She Has A Winning Way Photography Club All-School Play Girls’ Bowling Monitor Board Speech Club Homeroom Officer Girls’ Bowling Second Choir Speech Club Latin C ub Jim Skutborstad Bill Sommer John Stange Jerry Stellner John Stoecker He Can't Be Always Contented Ambition. Ambition. He Returns The Alert Mind And Equaled Gym Where Art Thou? ? Females Glance Unopened Driving Personality Varsity Football Student Council Basketba 1 Varsity Track Intramural Intramural Intramural Football Football Bowling Bowling Bowling Band Track Track Geraldine Storm Richard Strunk Owen Swanson Bill Teske Marion Thornburg She And Gloom A Scholar Unerring The More I Learn. Life Begins At Success Is Not Are No Relation The Longer It Will ’Seventeen’ Measured In Inches Gym Take To Forget Junior Red Cross Y-Basket ball Junior Red Cross All-State Choir Junior Basketball Bowling Student Council Student Council Varsity Football Gym Monitor Board Arrow Board Junior Football Speech Club Keystone Intramural F.T.A. Gym Nancy Tiase Ronnette Tilgner Audrey Trelstad Louise Trombley Bob Twitchell De'iberately Whimsical Ways Tops In Practically Her Days Are Be Wise Worldly. Delightful Speech Club Everything She Attempts Spent In Service Not Worldly Wise A Cappella Dance Band Girls' Bow in Girls' Bowlin All School Play Latin Club Band Word craft Second Choir All-State Choir Keystone F.T.A. F.H.A. Gym Science Club Keystone f!h.a. A Cappella Keystone Track Bob Vikander Janice Volk Marcia Von Wald Carolyn Walberg Geraldine Wampler Ability And Her Kind Beauty And Sauciness Happiness Is Her Habit Ability Flows From Sportsmanship Weighed Is Uncommon In Delightful Her Fingertips In Egual Measure Proportions Girls' Bow in Gym Safety Patrol Photography Club Varsity Basketball Homeroom Officer Student Aid Safety Patrol Varsity Football All-State Choir Band Biolo y Club Junior Rotarian Speech Club Gym Wordcraft Varsity Track A Cappella F.H.A. Boys State Mavis Wanttie Glenn Watson Paul Weber Pauline Weber Jay Webster Thy Modesty Is A His Middle The Only Way To A Gracious Miss He Believes In A Two Candle To Thy Virtue Name Is Industry Have A Friend Party System-One On Is To Be One Transfer From Friday. One On Saturday Christian Fellowship Y-Basketball Ashley, N. D. Girls’ Bowlin Dance Band Transfer From Gym Second Choir Band Ashley, N. D. G.A.A. D..J Gym Annette Wegner Keith Wegner Arvilla Weigel John Weigel Joell Weiszhaar Quietness Is He Can Convert A An Ambitious Spirit Of Spirit She Enchants Us All Intelligence Minnow Of Thought Into Nature With Her Enthus asm A Whale Of Sound Second Choir And Friend iness Safety Patrol Girls’ Bowline Biology Club Science Club Band G.A.A. Speech Club Homeroom Officer Latin Club Gym Gym A CappeTa Speech Club Pep King S.vphoncttc Band Mary Wellman Darlys Wenck Vivian Wendt Marla Wenner Virginia Werth Knowledge Is Concealed Initiative And Her Personality Is A A Golden Character. Her Life Is Like A Behind Her Smile Helpfulness Are Pleasure Her Entire Fortune Snowflake. It Leaves A Hers Together To All Who Meet Her Mark But Never A Stain Safety Patrol Girls' Bowling F.H.A. All-State Orchestra Safety Patrol G.A.A. All-State Band Junior Red Cross Second Choir Gym Gifs’ Nation Speech Club Speech Club Queen Nominee Orchestra Student Aid Class Officer Gym Y-Teens Keystone Diane Wertz Bill Whittlinger Penn Williams Susan Wilson Joe Wolf She Dances Into Your His Pep Varies He Lives His Bloom From Every Production Of Heart With Her Inversely With His Sire Life Well •Beauty's Stem' A Genius Must Be A Unquenchable Gaiety Homeroom Officer Red Cross Council All-State Choir Production Of Enthusiasm All-School Play- Biology Club Varsity Footba 1 Youth Council Homeroom Officer Blue and Gold Bowling All-State Choir Queen Nominee Science Club Arrow Board Gym Boys' State Speech Club Biology Club Keystone It Keystone A Cappella Leander Wolf Larry Wolff Dave Wolsky Jerry Wright Lanny Yeske A Comfortable Always Busy And Happy He Lights The Path Smile, Seek Foolish Men Seek Humor That Tickles Without Scratching Monitor Board For Others To Follow And Find Happiness In The Distance. Wise Men Gn Intramural Pageant Day Marshal Transfer From It Under Their Feet Varsity Football Homeroom Officer Varsity Track Basketball Gym Varsity Basketball A Capped a Officer Class Officer Boys' State Fargo, N. D. Marshal Nominee All-School Play Class Officer Boys' State Keystone Don Young Jim Young Narcissia Zacher Randy Ziegler I m Not Naughty, I Don't Have Time Just As Nice As They Come Abi ity And Friendliness Make Her An Ideal Girl Man Of Many Talents Varsity Football Second Choir Safety Patrol Girls’ Bowling All-School Play Placement Gym Gym Gym All-State Choir Varsity Track A Cappclla Inheritors of the Lamp The Junior class exercised its voting privilege for the second year when it selected first semester class officers. These officers are: Maureen O’Connor, president; Allen Nereim, vice-president; and Karen Herseth, secretary-treasurer. Art Birdseye was elected class representative for the year. For the second semester, Otto Gerdes was elected as president of the class. With this office goes the privilege of leading the grand march at the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Other officers are: Don Iten, vice-president and Janita Strader, secretary-treasurer. Class elections differed from previous years, in that nominees for office were taken from each homeroom and then there were nominations from the floor. Among the Junior officers’ duties are the responsibility of leading class meetings and planning the prom. The Junior class adviser is Miss Hannah Buss. New Flames Serving the sophomore class for the first semester was a trio of boys: Scott Cottman, president; .Jerry MacLaren as vice president; and Robert Webb as secretary-treasurer. Officers are elected by majority vote of their class. This is done once each semester by the sophomore class. Some of the duties of the officers are to take charge of class meetings and to be responsible for the preparation of the Sophomore party, which is held in the late fall. “Ruling the roost” for the second semester were Chuck Wolsky, president; Diane Krueger, vice president; and Holly Fulleton, secretary-treasurer. Scene Through the Smoke Lecturing to America’s ‘Modern Problems’ Much hard work goes with all-school plays “Heave Men, Ho! Just look at all the snow. “Central’s “darling” little Cheerleaders?” The usual half time rush. Prayer before the famous ‘GAA’ Battle. Many an incident was enshrouded within the walls of study hall. Words flowed from their finger tips. A memorable dance. . .a memorable game . . .a memorable team. . . “Radicals”! “H’m, I wonder what makes this crab tick?” Land of Make Believe” Pageant Day, 1955. . . .This is your (lay; its memories are yours. The words that follow and the memories they form are yours. Yells, songs. Dragnet. . .the traditional pap fest, the initiation of the new cheerleaders: Janice Lsison, Sharon Johanson, Gerri Groves and Donna Wong. Then the mad rush as the snake dance was formed outside of the arena. Everyone was full of spirit, short of breath as the snake wound its way down Main Street, led by the band. More yells, songs. . .pep was renewed at the post office when all gathered there to join in more cheers and songs. Hot faces, cold backs, firecrackers. . .the giant bonfire between the two schools. Some stayed until the last flame died. . .and then to work on the floats! Crisp air, excitement, cold fingers. . .Pageant Day dawned bright and clear, but cold. Finishing touches were put on the floats and then. . .the theater and the Coronation assembly. Order was called in the queen’s court. Queen Patti Wipf of 1954 was entertained, and then- - -vigorous applause as she crowned the new royalty, Ellen Hasse and Dave Wolsky, on the fairy-land stage. Mother Goose, Goldilocks, the Three Bear. . .Centralites portrayed these and other storybook figures as they rode on the floats in the “Land-of-Make-Believe” parade. Children and grandfolks alike were thrilled to see these characters come to life. Following the parade, the juniors upset the sophomores in the annual football encounter at Simmons Field. Cheering, band maneuvers, tribute to royalty. . .the big game between the Golden Eagles and the Watertown Arrows. The powerful Eagles met with a 22-7 loss, to dull the edge of what was otherwise a wonderful day. With high spirits, Centralites and alumni danced to John Taylor’s orchestra to end another Pageant Day. Pleasant memories? Especially for seniors; this, their last Pageant Day. Juniors and sophomores. . .here’s to memories of more wonderful Pageant Days yet to come. Queen Nominees Patsy Lovinger Virginia Werth Elizabeth Mark Susan Wilson Ruth Elsing Irene Montgomery Marshal Nominees Lanny Yeske Ed Blando Eddie Olson Don Monroe Dennis Bale Ricky Roesch Royal Pageant of the Lamp: Scenes from the Magic Kingdom Bearers of the Torch Keystone National Honor Society is an organization set up for the express purpose of honoring those who, in the opinion of their teachers, have most nearly achieved the four requirements of the society. These requirements are leadership, scholarship, character and service- - -the prerequisites of a well-rounded individual. Selection into this society, however, does not signify one’s perfection in these qualifications, but rather the continual striving to grow in the right both mentally and spiritually as well as physically. Students must be in the upper one-third of their class and must have attended Central two years before they are eligible for selection into the society. . . . And The Flames Aspire Sixteen members of the Junior class represented Central at Boys’ and Girls’ State at the close of the ’56 school year. The students eligible to attend must be in the upper one third of the Junior class. Qualifications are leadership, character, service, initiative, citizenship, loyalty, courage, and co-operation. Northern State Teachers College is the site for Boys’ State, and Dakota Wesleyan Campus at Mitchell is the home of Girls’ Staters from cities throughout South Dakota. Boys who represented Central this year were: Boyd Obermeyer, Jack Elsing, Jim Lingor, Tom MacLaren, Jim Desautels, Bill Aldous, John O’Keefe, Tim Ryan, Otto Gerties, Dick Cleveland, Mel Kline, and Ross Chiles. Girls chosen were: Maureen O’Conner, Ann Armantrout, Janita Strader, and Karen Herseth. Class officers led the Grand March Sophomore girls served punch Dancing to John Taylor Comparing programs Glowing faces. .. .Tired feet . . . .Amid swirling skirts Seventeen Is Terrific Drama Variety Night Talented Subjects of the Magic Kingdom I — t ' 1 Here is the 1955 edition of the Aberdeen Golden Eagles football squad, coached by Mylo Jackson. Left to right are back row - Denny Kraft, Bob Vikander, Ed Blando, Arlin Wilson, Denny Bale, Leland Gallipo, Jim Desautels, Roger Hackett, Randy Ziegler and student manager Pete Schmitt; middle row - Ricky Avery, assistant student manager; Bill Gayton, Terry O'Keefe, Darrell Gilmour, Penn Williams, Art Birdseye, Owen Swanson, Gerald Gauer and A1 Trask; front row - Leander Wolf, John O’Keefe, Jim Bunker, Dick Cleveland, Benji Mandery, Greg Nelson, Jim Skulborstad, Alan Klinger and Gordon O’Neill. Spotlight on the Gridiron Co-Captains Aberdeen High Golden Eagles Season’s Summary Opponent A.H.S. Opp. Sioux City__________________14 12 Mitchell ___________________ 7 14 Watertown___________________ 7 22 Madison ____________________16 0 Huron ______________________45 7 Brookings __________________33 6 Yankton ____________________21 7 Sioux Falls ________________ 0 40 Rapid City _________________33 12 Leland Gallipo Halfback Bob Vikander Halfback Eagles’ Fighting Eleven Aberdeen’s Golden Eagles completed an impressive gridiron season for 1955. The Eagles shared the runnerup spot with the Watertown Arrows and the Yankton Bucks, posting a 4-2 record in ESI) Conference play. The Mitchell Kernels reigned as the 1955 ESD Conference champions as they chalked up a 5-1 record on the slate. The Golden Eagles compiled a 6-3 record for the entire season and possessed one of the Conference’s top scorers. Bob Vikander tallied 56 points in Conference competition plus 23 more in non-conference tussles to hit a total of 79 points for the 1955 season. Leland Gallipo and Bob Vikander were elected honorary co-captains by their teammates after the final game of the season against Rapid City. Next year’s team will have only nine returning lettermen to carry the oval for Central’s football forces. “Practice Makes Perfect’’ EAGLES TRIM ‘LITTLE MAROONS’ Central’s Golden Eagles opened their 1955 grid season by trimming the Sioux City Central “Little Maroons” 14 to 12. A pair of accurate placement kicks from the toe of Bob Vikander proved to be the margin of success. Both of Aberdeen’s touchdowns were made by Leland Gallipo. KERNELS OVERPOWER EAGLES The Golden Eagles got off to a bad start in ESD Conference competition as they fell before the ESD champs 14 to 7. Vikander scored the lone touchdown for Central. This was the Eagle’s hottest contest of the season. The temperature was in the 80’s, making both teams tired and sluggish. ARROWS ROUT EAGLES IN PAGEANT DAY TILT The Watertown Arrows subdued the Golden Eagles 22 to 7 to dim spirits during Central’s homecoming. Denny Bale, Eagle quarterback, found the goal line on a keeper play late in the first quarter and “Vike” added the extra tally. The Arrows simply took advantage of numerous fumbles and dominated play with a well-rounded offensive attack. EAGLES TROUNCE BULLDOGS Central’s Eagles got back in the win column again when they thumped the Madison Bulldogs 16 to 0. Aberdeen’s first count was performed by Bob Vikander, who booted a field goal from the 24 yard stripe. Later in the second quarter, “Vike” scooted 70 yards for the Eagle’s first TD. Vikander caught fire again in the final canto to score from the Bulldog’s 34 yard marker. Aberdeen played some tough defensive football as the Bulldogs twice knifed deep into the Eagle’s territory to almost score. Arlin Wilson Tackle Penn Williams Ed Blando Tackle Tackle Bill Gayton End Benji Mandery End Terry O’Keefe Guard EAGLES CLAW TIGERS Aberdeen’s gridiron machine was really moving this game as seven TD’s helped wallop the Huron Tigers 45 to 7. Gordon O’Neill carried the pigskin 74 yards on the opening play of the fourth quarter to score. Randy Ziegler picked up a Huron fumble minutes later and ran from the Tiger’s 31 to paydirt. Leander Wolf contributed the final tally on a handoff by breaking away through the middle section of Huron’s territory to score. Vikander and Gallipo counted two touchdowns each in the contest. Aberdeen gained 417 yards from scrimmage. EAGLES SMOTHER BOBCATS Central’s Eagles rolled over the Brookings Bobcats 33 to 6 for victory number four of the season. Leland Gallipo, fleet Central halfback, shook loose three times to score on twisting runs. Bob Vikander ran the oval into the end zone midway in the second quarter. Two sensational touchdown runs were performed during the tussle. One was a 70 yard TD sprint by Gallipo opening the fourth stanza. The other was a 61 yard scoot by quarterback Denny Bale via a keeper play in the third chapter. EAGLES THWART BUCKS The Golden Eagles cinched the runnerup spot on the ESD slate by downing the Yankton Bucks 21 to 7. Aberdeen’s offense operated at a standstill during the first half of play. Aberdeen received the kickoff and fumbled continually as defensive play by the Bucks held the Eagles tight until the third quarter. Denny Kraft finally cracked the ice on the Yankton goal. Leland Gallipo spun across a few minutes later after Randy Ziegler nabbed a Yankton pass and ran to the Buck’s 14. Vikander ran over 90 yards for Central’s final TD. This was the longest run ever made during a high school game at Simmons Field. Darrell Gilmour Tackle Aberdeen Juniors Season’s Summary Juniors Opponent 13_________Groton___________0 27 Huron “B 0 20 Sophomores 6 46_ Watertown B _ 6 19 Sophomores 19 13_ Wessington Springs _46 Aberdeen Sophomores Season’s Summary Sophomores Opponent o _ Clark 32 7 Watertown “B 9 6 Juniors 20 21 Mobridge 7 19 . Juniors 19 47_ Huron “B” 0 Gerald Gauer Tackle Randy Ziegler End Jim Bunker Center Dick Cleveland Center Art Birdseye Jim Desautels Denny Kraft End Fullback Fullback WARRIORS CLOBBER EAGLES Sioux Falls Washington gave the Golden Eagles the worst beating of the season as Eagle fans witnessed a 40 to 0 drubbing for the Eagles last home encounter of the 1955 season. Nick Salem ran back the opening kickoff 89 yards into the end zone and Fred Hecker sent the ball through the uprights to give the Warriors a 7 to 0 lead within 19 seconds of the opening whistle. Sioux Falls gained 312 yards from scrimmage against Aberdeen’s 65. EAGLES ROMP COBBLERS Aberdeen’s Golden Eagles wore their colors with pride after they whipped the Rapid City Cobblers 33 to 12. The Eagles were the first to reach the end zone as a pass from Denny Bale to Bob Vikander composed an 80 yard TD play. Both Vikander and Bale scored before halftime on sprints through the middle. Denny Bale found his way over during the third period again. “Vike” tallied his final TD of his high school career in the last quarter of play after Eagles tackle, Darrell Gilmour, picked up a Rapid fumble and returned it 80 yards to the Rapid 15. The trip to Rapid proved very worthy and capped a colorful gridiron season for 1955. John O’Keefe Fullback Leaiuler Wolf Halfback Gordon O’Neill Halfback Greg Nelson Guard A1 Trask Jim Skulborstad Guard Guard Denny Bale Alan Klinger Roger Hackett Quarterback Quarterback End ABERDEEN JUNIORS Here is the 1955 edition of the Aberdeen High Junior football squad. Left to right are: back row - Bernard Lacher, student manager; Tom Claflin, Bob Hatzsnbeller, Dave LeDuc, Keith Johnson. Dave Iten, John Stoecker, Marvin Klein, Wendy Heintzman and coach, Glenn Leffler. Middle row - Bill Heisner, Jerry Lust, Bob Tidball, Jerry Hunstad, Stan Schmidt, Don Iten. Gordon Holmes and Melvin Klein. Front row - Ralph Rising, student manager; Darold Schmidt, Don Monroe. Jerry Peterson, Duane Mewing and Aloys Volk. ABERDEEN SOPHOMORES Here is the 1955 edition of the Aberdeen High School Sophomore football squad. Left to right are: back row - Jim Anderson. John Foy, Gerald Pitt, Gail Lutz. Fred Miller, Harley Riel, Jim Rood, Dale Brooks, and Del Haldeman. Middle row - coach, “Shorty” Coats, John Sampson, Barry Kleppin, Jerry MacLaren, “Butch” Weiszhaar, Gary Famias, Gerald Yeoman, Don Wong, Bill Grasse, and student manager, Jon Billigmeier. Front row - Duane Zerr, Lanny Petersen, Larry Tripp, Bruce Frink, Owen Lee, and Bill McCracken. Here is the 1955-56 edition of the Golden Eagles. Left to right, back row: Student Manager Pete Schmitt, Hob Vikander, Hay Durkee, Dave Wolsky, Jim Lingor, Dennis Bale, Ed Blando, and Coach Mylo Jackson. Front row: Eddie Olson, Jerry Gauer, Roger Hackett, Jerry Sayler, Wendy Heintzman, and Bill Gay ton. Basketball ’56 EAGLES SEASON SUMMARY Eagles 32_____ 59_____ 43_____ 52_____ 51_____ 43 ____ 44 ____ 49 ____ 67_____ 66_____ 58_____ 50 ____ 65_____ 46_____ 59 59 48 46 51 Opponent _______Sioux Falls______________64 ________ Brookings 46 _______Watertown________________29 __________Yankton_______________55 ___________Huron________________50 _________ Mitchell 45 __________Madison_______________47 _______Sioux Falls______________57 ________ Brookings 60 ________Watertown_______________46 __________Yankton_______________57 ___________Huron________________62 ......... Mitchell 41 __________Madison 37 SECTION III _________Mobridge_______________38 __________Lemmon________________55 CLASS “A” TOURNAMENT -------- Flandreau 42 _______Sioux Falls______________60 -------Belle Fourche____________59 Managers, Pete and Rick JUNIORS’ SEASON SUMMARY Juniors Opponent 50 69 29 _ 51 46 Hecla _ 48 52 63 50 _ _ Barnard 57 69 Hecla 54 42 __ Sophomores _ 36 48 Frederick _ .41 64 Bath _ _ 35 43 _ _ Barnard 51 70 Westport _ 34 67 __ _ Bath 48 49 — Columbia __ 56 67 Westport — 29 49 _ Leola _ __ 52 42 Sophomores _ 38 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT 35 Columbia _ 44 58 Westport __ 32 63 Barnard _ _ 55 Gauer Guard Heintzman Forward The Aberdeen Golden Eagles completed their 1955-56 E.S.D. campaign with an 8-6 record, taking fourth place in the conference and fourth in the State “A” Tournament. The season featured many tight games, often settled by the margin of one field goal. First in the E.S.D. were the Madison Bulldogs; they never reached the tournament, however, due to the play of a surging Flandreau Indian quint. Sioux Falls Washington broke a 19-year precedent by repeating as tournament champions. Bob Vikander copped the individual scoring leadership with 210 points, fifth highest in the conference. Bill Gayton, Denny Bale, and Dave Wolsky wrere exceptional on defense. Pivot-man Wo!sky dumped in the second highest Eagle scoring total, and was a standout on offensive rebounding. Before the final game of the State “A” tourney, Denny Bale and Bill Gayton were selected co-captains by the team. Wolsky represented Central on the All-Tournament team. WARRIORS SCALP EAGLES IN DEBUT A mighty Sioux Falls Washington quint gave the Eastern South Dakota Conference its first look at the defending champs as it handily drubbed the Golden Eagles 64-32. Netting only ten points in the second half, one fact became obvious: The Eagles men were not ready for such a strong team as the invading Warriors. The Eagles led only once in the game, 11-10, a lead which was quickly erased. Sioux Falls showed an excellent offense, with Bob Amundsen dumping in 17 points. Dave Wolsky hooped nearly half the Eagles total, 14 tallies, on three field goals and eight free throws. EAGLES DIG INTO BOBCATS FOR FIRST WIN Aberdeen broke into the ESD win column as the Brookings Bobcats went down to defeat 59-46 in the Eagles’ second home tilt. The Hub quintet led throughout the contest, widening the range at every quarter. The Eagles used a zone defense when it became apparent that the ‘Cats were outrunning them at every turn. Aberdeen had 35 gift shots, 17 of them coming in the last quarter as the desperate Brookings boys repeatedly collided with the Eagles in a mad scramble for the ball. Bob Vikander was high point man for Central with 26 points, including five field goals in the second quarter. George Iverson was the most outstanding Bobcat, as he drew four fouls in the first period, and finished the game with 18 points. Aberdeen was very accurate from the field, hitting for 22 field goals. Free throws, however, were another story. Out of 35 chances, only 15 managed to enter the score sheet. ABERDEEN BLASTS ARROWS TO TIE FOR SECOND Looking like the team which upset mighty Parkston in the 1955 State “A”, the Golden Eagles subdued a fast Watertown club 43-29 at the Lake City. Their second win elevated the Eagles to a second-place tie in the E.S.D. When the scoreboard showed 40-20, the Eagles froze the ball for seven minutes. It was an exceptionally clean game, with the Eagles drawing only six fouls. The Hub Citians sank 15 field goals and 13 free throws for a 50 percent both ways. Wolsky and Vikander shared scoring honors, each with 12 points. Bale was outstanding off the bankboard, and the Eagles showed superb ball handling in controlling the swift Arrows. GIFT TOSSES HURT EAGLES IN YANKTON THRILLER Sinking only six free throws in the entire contest, the Golden Eagles dropped their second game to an alternately-hot-and cold Yankton team 55-52. Going into the third period, the lead had changed 16 times. Then the roof fell in, as the Bucks swished seven in a row from the flocr, to go into a 44-31 lead. When the score reached 48-35, the Eagles rallied with eight points, but never caught up with the accurate Bucks. During the last minutes of play, Yankton didn’t get one field goal, but sank nine out of 12 free throws. Yankton’s Larry Obr was high man for the game, dropping in 17 points. Wolsky and Vikander again shared honors with 16 each; Vikander’s total included 10 in the last period. Bale and Bill Gaylen stood out on defense. EAGLES UPSET HURON FOR THIRD WIN Aberdeen Central gave Eagle fans a belated Christmas gift as it dropped the favored Tigers 51-50. In a stormy second half, the Eagles held the ball for nearly six minutes. The Hub quint never led till the last period, but held a three-point lead with 22 seconds left on the clock. With seven seconds left, Jim Barnes, flashy Huron guard, was allowed to dribble the length cf the floor for the Tigers’ last bucket. With 5:40 left in the third quarter, Vikander and Gayton tossed the ball between them for four minutes as the Tigers refused to leave their zone. When the last period began, the Eagles jumped to a 44-40 lead and stayed ahead. Huron was phenomenal at the gift stripe, sinking 16 out of 18, 11 in a row. Barnes was high for the game with 20 points. Eagles scoring was distributed: Wrolsky and Vikander with 12, Gayton with 10, Bale 9, and Blando 8. Blando Forward SOPHOMORES’ SEASON SUMMARY Sophomores Opponent 43 Sioux Falls 52 47 Brookings 53 34 _ Watertown 59 37 _ Yankton 38 31 Huron _ . 42 63 Mitchell 60 36 _ Juniors 42 50 Madison 47 26 _ Sioux Falls 36 66 _ Brookings - . 53 46 Watertown 50 51 _ Yankton 58 42 _ Huron 53 38 Juniors _ 42 46 Mitchell 41 47 Madison __ . 49 Sayler Guard Bale Guard Co-captain Lingor Center Vikander Guard ABERDEEN LOSES HEARTSTOPPER TO MITCHELL With 1:11 left in the game, little Jimmy Nolt stole the ball from a stalling Eagle team, dribbled circles around defenders, and passed off to Jerry McLinn, who dropped it in the hoop two seconds before the horn, giving the Mitchell Kernels a 45-43 victory over the stunned Eagles. With three minutes left, Aberdeen held its only lead of the game, 43-42. A half minute later, Wolf dropped in a gift shot to tie it up, setting up the Eagles stall and Kernel victory. Dave Wolsky led both scoring columns with 12 tallies. Free throws were again the deciding factor, as both teams scored 15 field goals. The Eagles dropped 13 out of 24 gifts shots, while Mitchell racked up 15 for 27. MADISON EDGES EAGLES IN “COLD” CONTEST Madison’s Bulldogs strengthened a two-game hold on first place by slipping by the Golden Eagles 47-44 at the halfway mark in the ESD race. Forced to shoot from the outside against Madison’s effective zone defense, the Eagles sank 16 out of 76 field goal attempts for an ice-cold 21 percent. During a weird third period, Aberdeen tallied 14 points straight in four minutes, then Madison dumped in eight in a row in the last four minutes. When the Eagles stalled, the Bulldogs came out of their zone until they regained the lead, then fell back into the zone defense in the last quarter. Bob Applewick rifled in 25 points, 11 in the first quarter, to lead both teams individually. Vikander had 14 points on seven field goals, and Bale collected 12, including eight out of nine from the gift stripe. WARRIORS ROUT EAGLES SECOND TIME The Sioux Falls Warriors again trampled Aberdeen as the Eagles suffered their third straight defeat 57-49. The Hub Citians gave the Sioux a scare on numerous occasions, leading 11-4 and 15-6 in the first period. The score then knotted up at 18-all, 20-20, and 22-22. From there on, the Warriors went ahead and stayed ahead. Field goals by Vikander and Butch Olson brought the Eagles to a 52-49 deficit with 25 seconds remaining. Gibson then clinched it for Sioux Falls with two field goals and a free throw. Fred Hecker led both columns with 18, while Vikander paced the Eagles with 14. EAGLES TRIP BOBCATS IN SECOND MEETING Shooting 51 percent from the field, the Aberdeen Golden Eagles broke their slump by again trouncing the Brookings Bobcats, 67-60. Scoring 25 points in the second period, the Eagles led all the way. Both teams played a clean game, committing only 29 infractions. The Eagles collected 27 field goals and 13 out of 20 free shots, while Brookings hit 23 goals and 14 out of 22 gift shots. Durkee Forward Wolsky Center Olson Forward EAGLES CLAW WATERTOWN ARROWS With Billy Gayton literally dribbling their defenses apart, the Golden Eagles ripped into the Watertown squad 66-46 for Aberdeen’s second conquest over the Arrows, and fifth win of the campaign. Watertown was so handcuffed by the Eagles’ expert offense, they only counted three points in the third stanza, all on free throws. The Arrows came within one point of the Eagles, but never led. as Gayton dribbled all over the hardcourt. As soon as an Aberdeen player appeared under the net, Bill fired in the ball for an easy layup. Bob Vikander was hot on offensive rebounding, netting 23 points to lead both clubs in individual scoring. Wolsky, Bale, and Iiackett were everywhere on defense, stealing the ball repeatedly. EAGLES EDGE BUCKS ON CLUTCH FIELD GOAL A field goal by Roger Hackett with 12 seconds left enabled the Golden Eagle quint to slip by the Yankton Bucks 58-57, avenging an earlier loss. Trailing 53-48 at the start of the fourth period, the Eagles moved ahead, 56-53. Two quick goals by Belfany galvanized the Bucks into a 57-56 lead with half a minute left in the game. Eighteen seconds later, Hackett dumped in the winning tally. Yankton took time out to set Larry Obr up for a long shot, which missed the rim. Denny Bale played one of the best games in his high school career, dropping in 21 points in the first half and ending up high point man with 23. Bob Vikander, consistent as usual, counted 18 points. The Eagles almost lost their claws for good in the third canto,, but good rebounding against a taller foe put them back in the game. GOLDEN EAGLES FALL PREY TO BENGALS Aberdeen couldn’t quite do it this time, as they fell before a determined and vengeful Huron Tiger combination 62-50. The Tigers’ victory enabled them to stay on the heels of the league-leading Madison Bulldogs, dropping the Eagles to fourth spot in the E.S.I). race. Aberdeen led only once, 6-2, as they were completely mastered by Huron’s control ball. It was a fairly close contest until the beginning of the fouth period, when Vikander and Gayton left the game on fouls. Vikander was high for the Eagles with 16, while Wolsky scored 11 and did an excellent rebounding job. EAGLES SMASH KERNELS TO CLINCH FOURTH With seven seniors making their farewell home appearance, the Aberdeen Golden Eagles dropped a bomb on Mitchell 65-41 to assure themselves of fourth spot in the conference race. Magnificent in defense, the Eagles allowed only four points to Madison in the last quarter, while Denny Bale held Darryl Buckmeier, one of the top scorers in the E.S.D., without a Hackett Forward point. Aberdeen shot 43 percent from the field, getting 19 points in the second stanza. Mitchell out-rebounded the Eagles, but missed seven tipins in a row at one time. Only 28 fouls were committed, 14 by each team. Vikander led both teams in scoring, while Bale hit for 12, and Wolsky counted 11. GOLDEN EAGLES CRUSH THUNDERSTRUCK BULLDOGS Giving a magnificent second-half performance, the Golden Eagles wound up their regular conference schedule with a rousing 46-37 “revenge” victory over the Madison conference champs. Aberdeen’s biggest lead in the first half was an 8-0 deficit. The Bulldogs rallied to take the first-quarter lead 14-12, then fell behind at the half 19-18. Aberdeen’s explosion came in the third period, which ended at 35-25. With 3:30 remaining in the contest, the Eagles held a 46-31 advantage that stood up under a late Madison rally. Bob Vikander led both teams in scoring with 16 points, supported by Wolsky’s 10 and Gayton’s nine. Denny Bale and Ed Blando gave excellent performances off the bankboard. EAGLES STRAFE TIGERS IN SECTION III OPENER A close Aberdeen defense mixed well with too much manpower proved to be the downfall of the Mobridge Tigers in round one of the “A” sectional tourney at Redfield. The Eagles’ w'ell-balanced, fast-breaking offense rolled to a 21-7 first quarter lead and a 31-8 difference midway in the second stanza. Eagle reserves then gave Mobridge a slight respite as the half ended at 37-15. The Tigers had a lot of trouble with the Aberdeen defense, and were forced to shoot most of their shots from the outside. The third canto showed the Eagles far ahead at 55-26. Denny Bale led the Eagles with 12 points, with Wolsky adding 11, Blando 10, and Vikander nine. COWBOYS SCARE EAGLE FANS The Golden Eagles had a difficult time subduing a fast Lemmon quintet led by Ken Heier, but they wrapped up the Section III championship and won a berth in the State “A” tourney by a score of 59-55. The Cow'boys had Aberdeen lassooed for three periods, but the Eagles stayed ahead to win, mostly on the clutch field goals and fine defensive showing of Billy Gayton. Ken Heier was practically unstoppable for Lemmon as he counted 30 points, his second 30-or-greater night of the tournament. Aberdeen led at all quarter stops, 17-14, 30-28, and 48-45. In the third period, Gayton launched a swisher from midcourt just as the horn sounded. A 56-49 lead in the last stanza was the biggest lead of the game for either team. Wolsky was high man for Aberdeen, while Gayton counted 12. JUNIORS Pictured above is the 1955-56 Junior basketball squad. Left to right back row: Henry Enze, Mel Klein, Art Birdseye, Bob Hatzenbeller, Arlin Wilson, Jim Desautels, Don Iten, Tim Ryan, Boyd Obermeyer, and Coach Leffler. Front row: Manager Bernard I acher, Arnie Goldade, Gary Deline, Jim Bunker, John O’Keefe, and Manager Ralph Elsing. SOPHOMORES Here is the 1955-56 edition of the Sophomore basketball team. Left to right, back row: Manager Jon Billigmeier, John Foy, Kenny Burgard, Chuck Wolsk'y, Gail Lutz, Fred Miller, Del Haldeman, Alton DeLong, Coach Shorty Coats. Front row: Lanny Peterson, Gary Famias, Dick Fillbach, Jerome Weiszhaar, and Larry Tripp. Two points coming up “Keep your eyes on the ball, fellas” “I Got It” Hecker lies stunned in State “A” Gayton tries to block a Warrior shot 1956 Cinder Squads Here is the 1956 Golden Eagle track squad. Front row, left to right: Jim Sexton, Jim Skulborstad, Leander Wolf, Don Monroe and student manager, Ralph Elsing; second row-Gordie O’Neill, Tom MacLaren, Leland Gall po. Jerry Lust, John O’Keefe, Arnie Goldade and student manager, Pete Schmitt; third row-3ob Vikander, Benji Mandery, Ron Brown, Boyd Obermeyer, Henry Enze, Randy Ziegler, Roger Hackett, Arlin Wilson and coach, Emmett Lenihan; fourth row-Keith Johnson, assis:ant student manager; Dick Cleveland, A1 Trask, Bob Twitchell. Ed Blando, Bill Hild, Jack Elsing, Wendy Heintzman and Jerry Gauer. Here are the Aberdeen High sophomore tracksters. Front row: Jerry Anderson, Ken Weigel. Jim Bauer, Dwayne Zerr, Rich Horn3r, Larry Ribnick, Jerry Slaby and Larry Tripp; back row-Bill Grasse, Victor Godfrey, Dennis Decker, Gerald Pitt, Gail Lutz, Jim Anderson, Jerome Weishaar and Mike Bashara. Making up the quarter-milers for the Golden Crew this year were back row, left to right: Wendy Ileintzman, Jack Elsing, Bill Mild, and Bob Twitchell; kneeling John O'Keefe, Boyd Obermeyer and Benji Mandery. Ronnie Brown. Roger Hackett and Henry Enze handled the broad jump division and Gordie O’Neill the pole vault. Long distance men this season were Jim Skulborstad, Leander Wolf and Tom Macl aren. Topping the timbers for Aberdeen were Bob Vikander. Arnie Goldade and Arlin Wilson. Gerald Gauer, Ed B’ando and Dick Cleveland put their strength in the weight department. The 440 and 8S0 relay quartet was composed of Le-land Gallipo, Jim Sexton, Handy Ziegler and Don Monroe. Jerry Lust and A1 Trask were high jump participants. Girls' Athletic Association The Girls’ Athletic Association is an organization open to girls of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. It offers not only physical exercise, but a chance to meet new people, promote good sportsmanship, and have fun. G.A.A. is an extra-curricular activity in which participation is encouraged throughout the year. At the beginning of the school year the girls get together and form teams. They select a name and pick a captain. This year’s teams are the Ubangies, Basketeers, Miss Fits, Hosiers. Eaglets and the Punks. The officers for 1956 are Leona Schnell, president; Joan Hoeven, vice president; Carol Froelich and Helen Price, reporters. Lamp Leaders The Student Council has guided many of our school’s activities this year. Pageant Day, the Halloween Party, Eaglean Follies, the Aberdeen Relays and the drive to support George, Central’s Greek war orphan, were planned and guided under the enthusiastic leadership of this organization. Officers for the year were Ed Blando, president; Otto Gerdes, vice-president; Maureen O’Conner, corresponding secretary, and Marilyn Parrish, secretary. Mr. Fred Claudon served as adviser. Magic Kingdom's Police Force Under the guidance of faculty adviser Mr. William Ochs and monitor-in-chief Bill Coester, the members of Central’s Monitor Board were again successful in clearing congested stairways, policing the halls and keeping order at all times. The members of this law enforcement corps were juniors and seniors, chosen by Mr. Ochs from recommendations given to him by faculty members. Board members are chosen on the basis of promptness, patience, dependability, perseverance, character, and ability to get along with fellow students. They held the power to give monitor slips to hall rule violat-ers. Hard work was rewarded by a picnic at the close of the school year. Cheer Cheer” Violin Paula Aldous Eileen Benkendorf Kenneth Broom Jackie Daly Karen Daly Steven Gross Ellen Masse Joan Headly Helen Henry Sharon Irish Jolaine Ludeman Mary Beth Lutgen Annrita Mullally Magical Musicians Gordon Obermeyer Linda Hayes Jack Elsing Gary Rawie Maureen O’Connor Mary Kohlhaas Ruth Obermeyer French Horn Marilyn Parrish Kathy Kunz Clarinet Frances Howarth Sharon Schindler Janice Morrison Sharon Bickel Diane Wertz Sharon Shilman Barbara Van Cleave Jack Holstad Janita Strader Darlys Wenck Bass Clarinet Trombone Judy Wilde Cello Grace Ackerman Carol Freitag Jean Beck Donna Wong Sherry Wudel Flute Cameron McCurdy Arvilla Voegle Jane Frink Lydia Ackley Viola Eileen Hodson Mary Fenelon Drum Maijorie Burkhartzmeyer Jerald Kamen Oboe Don Monroe Barbara Elms Julie Shimmon Kay Mobil Midge Wilber Ilolly Fulleton Bass Cornet Joe 11 Weiszhaar Beverly Hayes Janice Bloomster Dale Goehring Fiddle Faddle This year orchestra members were constantly in preparation for their radio program, the music contest, their annual spring concert and the ‘Night of Music.’ In addition to practicing third hour every day, private lessons were given to all orchestra members, and sectionals were held according to an informal schedule. All this work was done under the direction of Mr. Vernon Predoehl. Twenty-two members of Central’s orchestra represented Aberdeen at All-State Chorus and Orchestra. Soprano 1 Deanna Barnes “High Notes” Robert Twitchell Karen Johanson Sonja Odland Jean Heck Susan Black Don Wong Carole Johnson Rosalie Oswald Donna Brooks Jean Bjonerud Baritone Lois Kuckelburg Dorothy Schlecht Karen Daly Eileen Burris Robert Anderson Carolyn Lee Geraldine Storm Jane Frink Linda Buswell Gordon Campbell Jeannette Levi Bass Joan Headley Mary Fenelon Dave Carlson Georgia May Jack Anderberg Karen Herseth Joan Iloeven Bill Coester Maureen O’Conner Tom Claflin Sharon Johanson Jeanette Walior Robert Hatzenbeller Ramona Trade Jim Desautels Kay Kraft Sharon White Bernard Lacher Arvilla Voegle Leland Gallipo Janice Leisen Tenor Tom MacLaren Marcia Van Wald Sherwood Hanson Dorothy Lee Leske Dennis Brick John McDonald Alto II Dennis Hottman Patsy Lovinger Bruce Frink Rddie Olson Deanne Brekke John Kuechler Helen Price Otto Gerdes Ricky Roesch Marcia Carls Jim Lingor La June Seidel Rugene Hansen Peter Schmitt Mary Coyne Benji Mandery Nancy Tiase Jerry Hunstad Dave Wolskv Ruth Rising Paul Porter Susan Wilson Richard llunze John Weigel Sheila Gilchrist Penn Williams Alto 1 Melvin Klein Soorano II Sandra Jederberg Paul White Louise Anderson Bill Nichols Ellen Hasse Marcella Jung Ann Armantrout Dale Siewert Connie Irvin Audrey l ofgren Virginia Babb Robert Tidball Barbara Janssen Jolaine Ludeman Choir Cut-ups The A Cappella Council consisted of officers and first chair members. First semester officers pictured above are: Dave Wolsky, president; Ellen Hasse, vice-president; Ruth Elsing, secretary-treasurer; Barbara Janssen, hostess; and Pete Schmitt, host. Kay Kraft, accompanist Second semester officers not pictured include: “Butch” Olson, president; Leland Gallipo, vice-president; Mary Fenelon, secretary-treasurer; Susan Wilson, hostess; Ricky Roesch, host. Twenty-Eight A Cappella members were selected to attend All-State Choir held in Aberdeen this year. David Foltz, from the University of Nebraska, was guest conductor for the six hundred voice choir which presented a grand concert to climax the event. Bewitching Blowers Flute Lydia Ackley Louise Anderson Marcia Carls Nancy Cinclair Barbara Ehrmann Mary Fenelon Sylvia Ilagenson Susan Johnson Nanette Trisler Clarinet Sharon Bickle Kenneth Bray Ross Chiles Barbara Drake Mony Erickson Jack Holstad Carol Johnson Keith Johnson Bill Kading Virginia Kirschenmann Dona Larson Patsy Ix vinger John Sampson David Sauer Ronnette Tilgner Bob Voas Mary Jane Weber Virginia Werth Joyce Ann Wiseman Alto Clarinet Glenda Decker Lois Klein Bass Clarinet Carol Freitag Allan Nereim Loren Olson Sharon Zumni Oboe Kay Mohn Carla Pierson Bassoon Sharon Johanson Saxaphone Jim Bunker Gerald Harris Sally Johnson Connie Irvin Boyd Obermeyer John O’Keefe Daniel Sheldon Marilyn Spencer Cornet Sherri Burgard Scott Chambers Darlvs Dobratz Sheila Gilchrist Dale Goehring Louis Ickler Dale Kasel Jerry Peterson Gary Rawie Steve Taylor Duane Thurow Dorwin Tschetter Carolyn Walberg Jerry Wright French Horn Vivian Gerdes Frances Howarth Elizabeth Mark Marlene Schnaidt Rose Marie Weiz Diane Weitz Judy Gronso Baritone Larry Ribnick James Rood Janice Tcllefson Trombone Jean Beck Jerry Lust Cameron McCurdy Fred Peterson Tim Ryan Jim Skulborstad Arvilla Voegle Bass Dick Cleveland Dick Hatfield Gordon Holmes Arlo Rempher Glenn Watson Keith Wegner Drum Terry Burgard Don Monroe Arlene Rempher Joell Weizhaar Judy Wertz Mildred Wilber Band Blasts Seven members of the band were chosen to attend the 6th annual all-state band held at Sioux Falls. Those representing Central included, Carol Freitag, bass clarinet; Virginia Werth, Patsy Ix vinger, Jack Holstad, clarinet; Gary Rawie, cornet; Don Monroe, drum; and Cameron McCurdy, trombone. Wise Rulers Band officers elected to serve for two semesters were: Ronnette Tilgner, Diane Wertz, Glenda Decker, librarians; Virginia Werth, secretary; Lydia Ackley, librarian; Gary Rawie, John O’Keefe, sergeant-at-arms; Don Monroe, president; and Allen Xereim, vice-president. These officers and all first chair players of each section comprised the Band Council. This council discussed all band problems and also managed the planning of all band parties. Percussion Donald Kraft Beverly Clausen Marilyn Marshall Sharon Markland Jimmie Gardner Cornet Barry Kleppin Dennis Decker Terry Keller 1 toward I leyd Gerald Pitt Mary Moss Dale Christopherson Warren Blinder Arthur White Eric Torguson Trombone Robert Webb Douglas Detling Baritone La Verne Kurle Richard Anderson Sophomore Sousas Saxophone James Jensen Leland Krankman Janet Dcschner ('lark Stoneback Clarinet Mary Jane Grandy Bass Susan Blakeman Jerry Johnson Activities of the Sophomore Band, under the direction of Central’s new band director, Mr. Orville Kvenson, included play-ins with the concert group for the games and tournaments, taking part in the annual May festival, and performing. in parades. A large part of the year was spent on the fundamentals of rhythm and reading of various keys. Overtures, swing and rhythm pieces, march repertoire, miscellaneous concert pieces, novelty selections, and popular songs were the types of music that the group studied during the year. The purpose of the music-makers is to prepare for participation in the concert band for the oncoming year. Much of the time was spent working on marching fundamentals for the football show band. Classes were held during second period Monday through Friday with the exception of a few weeks when regular classes were held only three days and sectional practice the remaining two. Most of the high-toned instruments are privately owned. The lower toned are school property and are rented to the students. Sophomore Songsters Soprano Cheryl Kuechler Camille Van Riper Beverly Howell Bill Matthews Karen Artz Diane Krueger Carol Walker Marilyn Jannish David Prezzler Francis Carter Eileen Krueger Eileen Weber Kay Kraft Gary Y'eske Jeannette Dickinson Marjorie Lewis Judy Wilde Janice Morrison Bass Barbara Drake Geraldine Lord Mary Lou Wangler Linda Newnam Michail Bashara Sherron Ernst Sharon Markland Donna Wong Glenda Oswald Michael Blake Mary Prison Ruth Mcl eery Sherri Wudel Patsy Peterson Roger Clark Madeline Gillespie Marsha Monson Sharon Zumm Karen Riehl John Foy Allegra Goheen Mary Ellen Obermeyer Alto Marlene Schnaidt Bill Grasse Donna Grimm Janice Olson Eileen Benkendorf Sharon Tooker Fred Herman Gerri Groves Dianne Ochs Carol Casanova Jean Vander Hoek Bill Kiser Mary Jane Grandy Kathy Paulson Nancy Dahl Rosalie Weber Jim Kokoles Sylvia Hagen son Patsy Payne Darlys Dolan Barbara Wetzbarger Roger Knudson Grace Haupt Mary Jane Pelican Marion Deuel Tenor Jerry MacLaren Maryann Heintzmann Carla Pierson Karen Engelhardt Jerry Anderson Bill McCracken Carol Herrick Lynne Rivett Barbara Ehrmann Ricky Avery Lanny Peterson Shirley Hoff Avis Robinson Carol Froehlich Jon Billigmeier Jerry Slabv Jeanette Holst ad Elaine Sahli Holly Fulleton Gary Famias Charles Wolsky Susan Johnson Jeanine Sargeant Roberta Haskell Darrell Gehring Virginia Kirschenmann Gayle Schuchardt Betty Hegge Bill Gubin Mary Kohlhaas Janice Schmidt Helen Henry Terry Ludeman Arline Kuebler Linda Tribble Eileen Hodson Larry Manning Court Musicians Alto Saxophone Arthur Radin Honnctte Tilgner la-land Frankman Tenor Saxophone Keith Johnson Dan Sheldon Baritone Saxophone Jim Jensen Cornet Gary Rawic Dale Goehring Sharie Burgard Dale Kasel Seott Chamhers Dennis Decker Trombone Cameron McCurdy Tim Ryan Fred Peterson Bass Dick Hatfield Drum Don Monroe Terrj’ Burgard Don Kraft Piano Nanette Trisler Sheila Gilchrist The Golden Blues, Central’s own dance band, provided Centralites with swing music for dances after home athletic games. This group was organized of volunteer members from the band, and held practice sessions Monday and Wednesday evenings to prepare for the dance. The Golden Blues are under the direction of Mr. Evenson. Masters of Music The Madrigal Singers, under the direction of Mr. Schimnowski, was a small group made up of A Cappella members. The purpose of the organization was to sing at functions which the whole choir could not attend. Members were selected on a try-out basis. The violin section of the orchestra was divided into two groups of the first and second violins. This section is the backbone of the orchestra. Central students participated in an inter-school debate meet for the first time this year. Those chosen to journey to Brookings for the debate meet were Jim Marlow, Arthur Radin, Irene Montgomery and Patsy Lovinger. Also attending the Brookings meet were Dorothy Schleeht, extempoi aneous speaking; Mary Lou Metzger, orator; and Harvey Guttman, extemporaneous. Central’s advanced speech classes presented an assembly featuring two choral speaking selections. Those with leading roles were: Diane Wertz, Joan Hoeven, Penn Williams, Bob Anderson, Gary Rawie, and Darrell Gilmour. Winners of the Fall Declamation Contest at Central were: Randy Ziegler, humorous; Patsy Lovinger, dramatic; Jean Beck, poetry; and Keith Johnson, oratory. Central’s speech instructors are Mr. Leo Nelson and Mr. Randy Fisher. . . . Through Speech and Action “Your Schools In Review”, a 25 minute student production, was presented each week by members of Central’s advanced speech classes. These programs featured: various Central activities such as band, A Cappe'la or orchestra concerts; skits; discussions on topics of current interest; and variety shows. Representing radio are Louise Anderson, Lanny Yeske, Ray Durkee, Ellen Hasse, John Kuechler, Bill Coester. Speech students were responsible for reading the announcements over the inter communication system each home room period. Shown at the inter-com board in the office are: Marion Thornburg, Bill Whittlinger, and Barbara Janssen. Twenty-four advanced speech class members made the annual speech trip to Vermillion. Centralites took part in discussion groups. In addition, some students entered oratory, dramatic reading, extemporaneous speaking or after dinner speaking. Each student received individual ratings. Senior Speakers The Senior Speech Club was made up of 14 upperclass “women” who were interested in a variety of speech activities. In addition to spsech projects the group planned and sponsored the “Support George” dance held to raise money for Central’s foster child. Junior Speech Club’s “talented talkers” held bi-monthly noon meetings. During the year they gave impromptu speeches, studied parliamentary procedure, and planned the Sock Hop, an all school dance. Club adviser was Mr. Leo Nelson. Junior Jabberers Grupo de Lengua The purpose of Central’s Language Club is to stimulate interest in modern language and cultures. Mr. Harry Jones, Spanish instructor, served as adviser for the group of ten girls. The club’s officers were: Karen Herseth, preiident; Ann Armantrout, vice president; Sharon Irish, secretary-treasurer. Other members included: Suzanne Hudgins, Linda Newnam. Nancy Rawie, Virginia Reuland, Carla Pierson, Marjorie Lewis, and Geraldine Lord. Tongue Tanglers” The Latin Club, under the advisership of Miss Edna Murphy, held bi-monthly meetings at which they further acquainted themselves with the customs and history of the Roman civilization. The meetings featured reports, movies, and discussions centered around ancient mythology and beliefs of the Romans. Radio club is an active organization which meets twice a week under the supervision of Mr. McNeary. Members have completed various projects this year such as building small transmitters and repairing table model radios. They have also viewed films on radio and television. They had two QSO parties this year. Officers were: Bill Coester, president; Don Medaris, vice-president; Jerry Wothe, secretary-treasurer. Queen Chasers Central’s Chess Club was organized to give experienced and beginning Chess players alike further chances to enjoy the age-old game. Mr. Harry Jones served as adviser. Central's Hams Homemaking: A Science For All The Future Homemakers of America Club has completed another year filled with successful projects. Among its many activities were: an Emblem Ceremony; a dinner before a basketball game; a Valentine Party; a Halloween party; a Christ mas party; and a talk on hair styles by Ann VVenz. The club also observed the tenth birthday of the F.H.A. First and second semester officers respectively were: Roberta Payne, Janice Schwab, presidents; LaJune Seidel, Mary Wellman, vice-presidents: Janice Schwab, Karen Nordlius, secretaries; Evonne Kiesz, Betty Goetz, historians; Sharon Irish, Roberta Payne, reporters; Marlene Humann, Lavonne Kurtz, parliamentarians. Tomorrow's Teachers The most educational and interesting experience to be gained from belonging to an FTA group is actual substitute teaching in various schools. Members of Central’s organization were able to do this during the year. Mr. Orr, modern problems instructor, acted as club adviser. Witty Wordcrafters Wordcraft is a literary organization comprised cf Central High students interested in creative writing. Under the direction of Miss Baker these future authors blended originality, enthusiasm and patience to produce this annual publication. One hour is set aside for the meeting of the group each day. The term “word-craft” comes from the English epic “Beowulf.” Members of this integral part of Wordcraft met once a week to contribute short stories, poems, and essays. Busy curriculums made it impossible for these writers to attend the daily meetings, so their talents were gained through weekly meetings. Much of the credit for the ’56 Arrow is due to its editor-in-chief Irene Montgomery. Helping Irene carry out her duties is the junior editor. Karen Xordhus. Sincerely . . . Three sophomores, seven juniors, and nine seniors comprised the nineteen member yearbook staff which met on Tuesday evenings to make up pages and write copy. Dave Carlson served as this year’s business manager. Senior co-editors were Louise Anderson and Ellen Hasse; sophomore editor was Holly Fulleton. Heading the activities staff was Geraldine Storm. Helping her were Sonja Odland, Sharon Johan-son, Sheila Gilchrist, Roberta Payne, Ross Chiles and Jim Marlow. Pete Schmitt served as sports editor. Serving with him were Jim Desautels and Bill Nichols. Diane Wertz was art editor. Photographers were Scott Cottman and Terry Burgard. Those who served as three editors of the Blue and Gold staff in ’56 are: Priscilla Eckrich, feature editor; Diane Wertz, editor-in chief and Ellen Hasse. news editor. The Blue and Gold staff, comprised of thirteen seniors, published a bi-weekly edition of Central’s own newspaper. Advised by Mr. Xoecker, this group was taught the principles of page make-up, headline writing, news and feature writing, copy and proof reading and many other tasks involved in publishing a paper. Editors and their staffs for the 1955-56 school year were: Diane Wertz, editor-in-chief; Priscilla Eckrich. feature editor, Dorothy Schlecht, Gerri Storm, Louise Anderson; Ellen Hasse, news editor, Donna Brooks, Mary Lou Metzger, Jackie Daly; Pete Schmitt, sports editor, Jude Borgeson; Dave Carlson, business manager and Irene Montgomery copy, proof reader. The all girl feature staff served its editor well. These “journalists” are checking over a final copy of the Blue and Gold. Pete Schmitt and other members of his staff were responsible for the sports page. Writers for Tomorrow Quill and Scroll is made up of Central students with outstanding achievements in the field of journalism who have devoted their talents to the Arrow, Blue and Gold, or the Word-craft. Members are inducted at the awards assembly, at which time they are presented a pin and membership card. Members are: Irene Montgomery, Diane Wertz, Jim Marlow , Priscilla Eckrich, Kay Kraft, Ellen Masse, Tom MacLaren, Ann Armantrout, and Sandra Jeder-burg. Brilliant Biologists An all-girl Biology Club devoted most of its time to the study of birds and anima!s. They viewed strip films and wrote reports. It was the privilege of the members to conduct any experiment they wanted too, in any area in which they were interested. The Biology Club met every other week with Miss Buss, their adviser. We Care, We Share The Red Cross Council, headed by Ellen Hasse, president, directed Central's Red Cross activities. The council met weekly, and the homeroom representatives and council met biweekly to plan and discuss various projects. An all-school drive to collect clothing, caroling at the hospital and a Book’ drive were sponsored by the Junior Red Cross. These are only a few of the projects carried out by the JRC to make life better for those less fortunate. Clever Crafts Women” Twelve members of Central’s Photography Club gathered weekly in the print shop under the direction of Mr. Eugene Buck. At their weekly meetings, the group experimented with technical aspects of lighting, paper, negatives, exposure, developments and different parts of the camera and its use. Tin Arts and Crafts Club is a creative group directed by Mr. Gene Buck. The members tm !e tcok many constructive projects during the year. They tooled leather belts and purses or did c il painting. This small but active club owes much to Mr. Buck for his patience in sl'.O'.ving them the many steps in tooling their leathe: goods. Film Fiends Creative Chemists The purpose of the Science Club program is to increase the members’ knowledge of science, learn to perfect skills in science, understand the importance of science in their own lives, and to help carry out the program of science clubs in America. Some of the club’s projects were to silver a telescope lens, photograph crystal, etch glass, and solidify alcohol Science Club officers were: Joe Wolf, president; Barbara Harris, vice-president; Sonja Od-land, secretary-treasurer. Adviser of the group was Mr. Bull. The Science of Swing Moments to Remember 1. Nina, the Queen of the Teeners 2. G) cn with the Wedding 3. Memories Are Made of This 4. Blow the Man Down 5. Hey, Mr. Banjo! 6. Gee, I Wish I Wrere Back in the Army 7. My Buddy S. Susie 9. The Gentleman in the Next Apartment 10. That’s My Girl 11. Yo .1, You. You, 12. Lazv Bones 13. The Great Pretender (John Weigel) 14. Ain’t She Sweet? 15. Ring Around the Rosy 16. I'm a Lonely Little Petunia 17. Five Foct Two. Byes of Elue IS. I Hear Ya Knockin’ 19. Ain’t Cha-Cha Coinin’ Out Tonight? 20. If You’ve Got the Money, I’ve Got the Time. 21. Ala Daba Honeymoon 22. Are You Satisfied? 23. Detour 24. Teen-age Prayer. Central Presents: 1. The Redhead From Indiana 2. Mother Wore Tights 3. There’s No Business Like Rand Business 4. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 5. Cheaper By The Dozen 6. Artists And Models 7. Creature From The Black Lagoon 8. Lady And The Tramp 9. Daddy Long Legs 10. Lovely To Look At 11. Good Morning Miss Dove 12. The 'fall Men 13. The Long Gray Line 14. Unconquered 15. Band Wagon 10. On the Waterfront 17. The Spoilers IS. The Little Giant 19. Gentlemen Marry Brunettes 20. Top Banana 21. Count Three And Pray 22. Battle Cry. m m 1 ? - . —- y - -- c (' wr .;-• J: . 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