Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1948 volume:

mi; I9i$ itLimiiuk Editor-in-chief Associate Editor Art Editor Business Manager Joan Thompson Don Seydel Janet Moeller Carol Bischman DAVENPORT HIGH SCHOOL DAVENPORT. IOWA Volume 31 A friend of all — A. I. Naumann, principal of Davenport High School from January, 1933, to January. 1948 ... He always had a friendly smile and a cheerful hello for everyone. A man with a genuine interest in each stu- dent of his high school . . . Mr. Nauman always strove to attain the best possible citizenship among the students. He never forgot to con- gratulate one on a job well done or an honor earned. And, he had an understanding of the typical student pranks. A man loyal to his school . . . His outstanding interest in all extra-curricular activities, espe- cially in competitive sports, will always be remembered. He never neglected to find time in his busy schedule to attend each event. Many a time he led a cheer at one of the pep auds before a particularly crucial game. A man with great ambition and constant vitality ... To our leader and friend. Mr. A. I. Naumann. we dedicate this 1948 Blackhawk Yearbook, depicting the life of the school he loved so well. A. I. NAUMANN Main Street sido of the main building. rums Points of Call — First Class IIP 8-11 DEPARTURE Vocal Music Band and Orchestra 72-73 74-75 Faculty and Classes RDTr 12-29 30-33 Publications 76-79 Student Council and Red Cross 80 Seasoned Travelers Graduates Having a Wonderful Time . 36-57 60-61 Clubs On the Road Again Football Basketball Track 81-105 108-111 112-115 116 62-63 Baseball 117 64 Wrestling 118 Hi-De-Hi 65 Tennis 119 66-67 Golf 120 68-69 Men of the Year 121 Public Speaking 70-71 Calendar 122 A Typical High School Campus 8:40 A. M. to 3:05 P. M. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. TOUR I i The purpose of this tour is to acquaint one with the staff and student life of Davenport High School. First, we will visit the Administration Building, where a meeting of the Board of Edu- cation will be in session. Then, the tour will take you to the high school campus where the teach- ing staff will be introduced. Because there is not sufficient time for us to visit each individual class, a cross-section of typical classes has been chosen. These classroom visits will take you to the Main Building, the Home Economics Build- ing, the Industrial Arts Building, and the George Edward Marshall Gymnasium. To the Class of 1948: Please accept my congratulations to the Black - hawk staff and to each member of the senior class. Our hats are off to you for the effort you have given to reach graduation time. For many of you this is a real accomplishment as it has meant sacrifice on your part as well as that of your parents. Through your high school experience I hope you have not only acquired certain abilities but also the ideal of service. It is our hope that Mi Harold ). Williams, superintendent oi schools. you will leave Davenport High School with a feeling that you in turn have an obligation to perform to your community and to your family as well. Others have helped you; soon you must assume your place in helping others. This is the American Way. This service which we expect of you will re- present the dividends from the investment which has been made in your education. High school life is a grand experience. The school is proud of your record and we have every confidence that you will continue to make good. Our best wishes go with you. Sincerely yours. Members oi the Board oi Education scatod. leit to right, are Richard C. LeBuhn; Superintendent Williams; Harry M. Nabstedt. president; John E. Baumgartner, secretary, and Samuel G. Rose. Standing are Robert Alexander, Robert E. Sass. and Walter P. Schick. 8 People who have a high purpose and who are determined to achieve it have high morale. Some high schools have newer buildings, more extravagant equipment and greater facili- ties than ours, but none need have a finer spirit or morale. It is our purpose to create and main- tain this spirit which will make and keep Daven- port High School a truly great high school. Rogor Berry, principal. Many things go toward making up a great and successful high school. Among the physical things are the teachers, the students, the build- ing. and the teaching and laboratory equip- ment. However, all schools good or poor have these things in varying degrees which is proof that they alone do not guarantee a successful school. The far more important thing which contrib- utes to the success or failure of a high school is that which we speak of as spirit or morale. This is determined by the human relationships between the students, the teachers, and the clerical and custodial staffs. It involves the rec- ognition of the worth of education, skill in motivation on the part of teachers, and the desire to success on the part of the entire staff and the students. Attending to their duties arc Miss Ernestine Martin. Mrs. Norma Post, and Mrs. Birdine Tucker, members of the high school office staff. 9 B Members of the counseling staff, loft to right, are Miss Mabel Johnstone, Paul Still. Miss Lucille Burianck, Harvey Voris, Miss Jean McDonald, and Forrost Sissel. Miss Madeline Boeck, counseling secretary, is seated. I Large as it may be, Davenport High School has an individual counseling plan. Each student is assigned to one of the six counselors on duty. Through this arrangement individual assistance is offered — whether it be to issue absence slips for truancy, tardiness, work or sickness, or to aid in the selection of a college or university for post-high training. Help is also offered in planning the high school student's schedule. To aid in the student's college selection, cata- logues from major colleges all over the United States are kept on hand in the Counseling Office. Through these catalogues and the assistance of the counselors, a student is prepared to discuss a college intelligently when its representative is brought here by the Counseling Department. Thus, the Counseling Department is able to hit its target in maintaining the best principles of life and upholding the spirit and morale of Davenport High School students. Miss Leona L. Soehren. director of counseling. Jim Gerboth and JoAnn Gadicnt receive advice from Miss Lucille Burianek. counselor. cational Guidance, L. B. Kenyon. Miss Pauline Cotter, vocational guidance and placement, gives help to Ioann Dierksen. Realizing the necessity of the high school student's possession of a knowledge of jobs, the high school has instated a Vocational Guidance Department designed to prepare students for jobs after graduation. The staff is composed of L. B. Kenyon, Miss Pauline Cotter, and Paul Schlesselman. It is the concern of these instructors to acquaint the individual pupil with a large number of the 29,000 occupations of today's world, one of which he will enter upon graduation from high school or a school of higher education. A Job Placement Bureau is maintained by the de- partment in order to help students obtain part-time work and to aid business concerns to find competent help. Harold Davis, Harold Adams, Donald Buhman. and Paul Schlesselman. occu- pations instructor, inspect items in the Products of Davenport showcase. Howard Makocver. director of extra-curricular activities, and Mrs. Hortha Vogel, his secretary. ACTIVITIES One of the most important phases of school life is that of extra-curricular activities — clubs, social affairs, or any non-academic event spon- sored by the school. Howard Makeever, activities director, takes care of arranging sports and club schedules, promoting school spirit, and supervising pep auds. Many thanks also go to his office for arranging for busses to out-of-town games as well as arranging for the purchasing of suffi- cient tickets for Davenport High School students attending these contests. Whether it be to purchase basketball tickets or book covers, to find out about the bus sched- ule to Clinton, to arrange to use the Activities Room for a club meeting, or to see if there is an aud that morning — there is usually some- one waiting at Mr. Makeever's door. Thus, through the Activities Office, it is pos- sible for such a large school to carry on its school life without confusion. 11 English — the foundation of living. A thorough knowledge of one's own language is essential, for, no matter what the job, in one way or another it is necessary to use English. Our high school of today offers English courses adaptable to almost every field. Graduation requirements include two units of English — one basic year in the tenth grade plus one course elected from the many others offered. This elect- ive can be either American, English, or recent literature. American literature deals mainly with the writings of our own authors, while English literature is concerned with the works of the Anglo-Saxons up through the modern English authors. During the course the literature classes par- take in many projects of various types. The English literature classes delve into the infor- mation about England as well as the British Empire. The American literature students con- cern themselves with knowledge about writers of the American Revolutionary period. For those interested in the creative side of literature, two courses, creative literature writing and journalism, are offered, but are not appli- cable towards English graduation requirements. Creative writing specializes in prose, poetry, short stories, and skits, while journalism special- izes in the writing of news stories and general newspaper composition. By offering these many and varied courses in English and related subjects, Davenport High School is laying the foundation for better world relations. It is impossible to get along with and be friendly towards other nations when one's own country is torn by civil strife. By thus pro- viding an understanding of American and Eng- lish folklore and literature, an appreciation of fine arts is gained as is an appreciation of the better literature of the ages. Through obtaining this appreciation, better national unity and co-ordination of effort is achieved. The English instructors are, front row. Miss Hortenso Finch. Miss Minnie Eskelson, Mrs. Mac Elma Tornquist. Miss OUie Horn. Miss Eveline Callendor. and Miss Jean MacDonald. In the second row aro Frank L. Madden. Miss Florence Anderson. Miss Mabel Johnstono. Miss Jane Schmitz. Miss Margarot West, and Miss Sarah Sonior. 12 Participating in a panel discussion aro members of Miss Horn's American literaturo class. They are. left to right. Paul Burmeistor. Dean Biester. John Willson. Mari- lyn Smith. Geraldine Stutt, Eleanor Ferrell, Marion Henning, and Bruce Meyer. Presenting the battle scene from “Macboth in Miss Finch’s English literature class are. left to right, Jim Van Olst. Dick Oline, and George Klein. 13 A study scene in Mr. Maddon's sophomore English class. Members of Mr. Rosing's alogbra class work problems. Putting to use their knowledge aro members of Miss Marie Rearick's all-girl surveying class. Thoy are. loft to right. Onalee Underwood. Tauna Sirota. Miss Marie Rcarick. Carole Chowning. Kathleen Grover, and Audrey Hennen. One of the more specialized fields of training offered to Davenport High School students is that of mathematics. Throughout every pro- fession offered in our colleges and universities, a basic training in mathematics is required. The programs at Davenport High School range in intensity from the courses in refresher math through the more advanced courses of trigonometry and algebra IV. More specifically, courses offered include refresher math, algebra, advanced algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Every student is given a mathematics com- petence test to determine his ability and status before entering high school. Those not passing are required to take a general mathematics course in the sophomore year. Engineering, aviation, medicine, business — almost every major profession requires cap- ability at the basic fundamentals of mathe- matics. In cases where it is not essential to job success, it is necessary for family use — pur- chasing the material of living. Through estab- lishing such a basic foundation in calculation skills, everyone will be able to do his bit towards a better civilization for all men. Mathematics instructors are. left to right. lesso Day. Russell W. Bickford. M. ). Dardis. and W. S. Rosing. 14 OF IUIIIMl Ardith Meyer. Bob Foisted. and Jim McClonahan point out the Florida purchase to Mr.Keiber's history class. Eventual destination — universal understand- ing! Included in the student's itinerary to reach this goal are the many courses offered by the Social Studies Department. The State of Iowa has required one year of American history plus a semester of civics, which will provide the nec- essary background for the study of any human society or culture. To complete the other semes- ter required for graduation, a student may take any of the more specialized courses offered — contemporary affairs, sociology, or economics. The value of this knowledge may not be im- mediately evident — but it is a known fact that history repeats itself, and, knowing the reaction of the general public to past situations, a rea- sonably accurate chart of present and future reactions may be made. Through offering information about home and foreign affairs, the Social Studies Department broadens understanding of other peoples. Social studies instructors are. left to right. Goorgo Potter. Denzil Nelson, Douglas Atkins. Richard De- vino. Norman Ringstrom. Martin Schultz. Boyd Collins. Miss Lucille Burianek. and Mrs. Fern Peterson. 15 Velma Criswell. Joyce Daly. Doreen Clingman. Kay Cameron, and Clella Berg do a chem- istry experiment in Mr. Money's chemistry class for studonts who plan to enter nursing. FIELD Another one of the more advanced programs of training offered at Davenport High School is that of science. Specialized training is offered in physics and chemistry. One year of a science course is required for graduation. Many ologies dot the list of courses offered — biology, zoology, and physiology. These Scionce instructors, left to right, aro R. E. Miss M. Rao Johns, M. B. Br courses, along with the physical sciences, phy- sics and chemistry, compose a truly impressive group for a high school curriculum. Laboratory periods in the physical science fields make it possible for the student to gain actual experience in working with the material discussed in the textbook. These courses offered in high school serve as a good basis for higher learning. Siverly. H. B. Woodroffe. Mrs. Mary Vinjo. jnneman. and Harvoy Voris. 16 Performing a sound experiment in Mr. Brenncman's college preparatory physics class are. loft to right. Dick Palmquist. Ardith Meyer, Sam Syverud, and Joanne Alter. Undoubtedly many Davenport High School graduates will brighten tomorrow's list of famous doctors, scientists, chemists, and nurses, for the courses offered here are aimed towards provid- ing at least a basic training, and maybe more — depending on the individual. It is an obvious fact that these scientists will make the world of tomorrow through developments in science — and it is the task of every Davenport High School student to make the world a better one in which to live. Looking over a biology workbook are Dave Fredericks. Bonnie Quakenbush. and Botfy Fahrcnkrog. members of Miss Johns' biology class. 17 $ rr Language toachers. left to right. Miss Minnie Eskelson. Miss Dorothy Blackman. Miss Florence Anderson, and Miss Flossie Bates. Norris Magnuson. left, demonstrates tho workings of a “turris to Donna Adrian. Eleanor Bane. lane Fredericks, and Edinc Grady. Louise Lord, loft, and Both Loufek explain some difficult French. It's a small world during these days of the atom bomb, the faster- than-sound rocket, and the televised radio show. When it's possible to hop into a jet plane at the Moline Airport and to be in Canada in an hour and ten minutes, one realizes what a small'' world it is. One also realizes just how important it is to have friendly relations with foreign nations throughout the world. How can friendly relations be ac- complished? It has often been said that a nation is known through its language. When one knows the lan- guage and habits of a nation's people, it is possible for one to get along with the inhabitants of that nation. Davenport High School offers many language courses — Latin, the basis of all Romantic languages, Spanish, the language of our South American neighbors; French, and German. The classes aim towards imparting a fundamental knowledge of grammar to enable the student to take more specialized courses at in- stitutions of higher learning. It is through these courses which attempt to further better understand- ing of nations and of their culture that Davenport High School is striv ing to provide better world unity. Of the merits determining a school's standing, one of the most important is the size and quality of its library. If Davenport High School were to be judged on this fact alone, it would un- doubtedly rank very high. Every type of book imaginable is included on the library's shelves — from those on planning club programs to the more complex volumes on Dar- win's theory of evolution. Coupled with the many periodicals subscribed to by the school, these books make accessible to the individual an unlimited wealth of knowledge. Miss Myrtlo Dunlap, left, and Mrs. Gladys Goss chock in returning books. Members of the library staff, left to right, arc Maya Hanson. Konnoth Rosen- boom. Millio Hendricks. Joyce Buhman. Ruby Fitzgerald, and Roger Dahms. Kneeling are Lois Howell and Joy Har- rington. 19 L. E. Wass, director of Industrial and Adult Education. There are undoubtedly a great number of Davenport High School students who will go directly from school into some form of industrial work. To prepare these students to meet the present day requirements, Davenport High School has established a foundry which is the only one of its kind within a radius of eleven states. Advanced students in printing are occupied with the printing of the school paper, running off P.T.A. programs or posters for some high school activity. Those in the beginning classes spend class periods at gaining proficiency in type setting. Ralph Tiedje. Loui Bockenfcld. and Raymond Co!cor operate lathes in the vocational machine shop. Industrial arts instructors, left to right, are Charles Gesell, Roland G. Krieb, Charles F. McCoy, Clifton H. Matz, Chester G. Anderson, Joseph H. Carr, Ted Sturm, and A1 Wiegmann. 20 Members of Mr. Sisscl's vocational printing class examino an issue of The BLACKHAWK frosh off the press. Anyone desiring training in welding, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, patternmaking, or molding will probably spend a great deal of time in the Industrial Arts Building. The project of the year for every machine shop student is the construction of a C-clamp. In the making of this tool, training in the use of every tool employed by a machinist is utilized. For those desiring instruction in the care and main- tenance of a car, courses are offered in combus- tion engines and welding. Thus, through the training offered at Daven- port High School, students are prepared to do well — whether it be in the factories or in the designing plants. Vocational instructors are Paul A. Schlesselman, Forrost D. Sissol. L. B. Kenyon. R. H. Wohlage. Miss Pauline Cotter. Miss Mildred Blair, and Thomas R. McCrorie. 21 Music instructors, left to right, B. G. Schaefer. Kent Gannett, For- rest Mortiboy, and Robert Bates. It has often been said that there is fellowship through music. The truth of this old adage may be attested by the general spirit of those parti- cipating in the Davenport High School music courses. One of the ultimate goals of the Music Department is to provide enjoyment for all par- ticipants and to provide entertainment for the audiences at its many public appearances. The a'Cappella Choir, Girls' Glee Club. Ad- vanced Chorus, and Beginning Chorus comprise the Vocal Music Department groups. Beginning voice and advanced voice courses are also offered by the department. The instrumental division is composed of the High School Band and the High School Orches- tra. Lessons are offered for instrumental training; the more skilled pupils may join either the Band or the Orchestra. Members of the orchestra practicing are, left to right. Mary Ellon Hurlbut. Betty Bennct. Barbara Conover. Charles Hoag, Diane Hitchings. and Helen Dougherty. 22 Audrac Witt. Darlene Gimm, and Connie Collins polish stonos in Mr. Johnson's metalcraft class. Working on their projects in Mrs. Garry's design class are, left to right. Suzanne Tobin. Dick Learner. Bob Carstons. Ivan Hansen, and Don Gruen- wald. An outlet for creative expression is offered by the Davenport Art Department. One of the essentials of a truly ‘’well-rounded life is the ability to create con- structively with one's hands. By providing the material and supervision necessary to accomplish this, the high school Art Department is striving for a better social world. The complete three-year course consists of Art I through Art VI; instruction in drawing, painting, the principles of design, sculpturing, commercial art, and metalcraft are offered. The course in metalcraft (consisting of the designing and making of pins, various kinds of bracelets, bar- rettes, and rings) seems to be the most popular among art students. The other art courses are planned to give a knowl- edge of figure and still life drawing, textile designing, lettering, and free-hand script lettering. Art instructors Mrs. Dorothy Garry and Paul Johnson examine a sketch. 23 Home Economics instructors inspecting now equipment are. left to right. Miss Ada Malueg. Miss Catherine Downing. Mrs. Lucille Stanley, Miss Cora Wilson, and Miss Charlotte Carson. Basic knowledge for establishing a successful home” is the aim of the Home Economics De- partment at Davenport High School. Completion of the curriculum offered adequately equips many girls in acquiring this knowledge. Courses offered in sewing, cooking, dietetics, and home management help in providing these fundamentals. This year the entire building has been remodeled and new equipment installed, especially in the cooking field. The two year course in clothing acquaints students with the fabrics on today's market, their value, and their use in making clothing. Pre- paratory clothing and household sewing com- plete the course in the making of clothing. Food classes teach the correct preparation of all types of foods. Dietetics is useful not only to future homemakers but is very helpful to girls planning to enter nursing. By equipping girls with essentials in home- making, the high school Home Economics De- partment is laying the groundwork for future security and prosperity through the home, for the home is the basis of all things American. Taking advantage oi part of tho now cooking oquipmont aro. Margarot Kallonbach, Lora Ott. and Vivian Moore study their left to right. Adele Schmitt. Betty Garrow. Jeannette Reimcrs, now pattorns whilo Norma Patzer puts tho final touches on and Bonnie Zindel. hor original dress design. 24 One of the most important factors in pupils obtaining a high scholastic standing is maintain- ing good health, for without health all knowl- edge gained is to no avail. In order to obtain this high health standard, each and every student is given a complete physical checkup upon entering Davenport High School. Each fall the Tuberculin Patch test is also offered to all new pupils. Then, to maintain this original standard Mrs. Imogene Sandway, school nurse, is always on duty here at school, while Dr. Carl Matthey, school physician, is always on call to handle any emergency. Finally, all students participating in sports are first required to pass a complete physical check up by Dr. Matthey. Thus, through constant individual checkups the health of the school as a whole can be kept at the highest peak. Dr. Carl Matthey listens to Rob LoBuhn's heart as Darwin Schroedcr watches. Throughout the year students taking boys' gym participate in most of the activities offered in the sports world today. Much of the time is spent playing the more familiar basketball, volleyball, and football. All periods not occu- pied by these games are spent wrestling, boxing, or participating in various other physical drill exercises. A commando training program is also in pro- gress so that those completing successfully the rigorous trials of endurance and stamina may obtain the “commando rating. Through this program, better physical stature and endurance is furthered. The jump-up to touch off a speedy game of basketball. 26 i For a true, well-rounded life, it is not only essential to have a good mental background but to maintain physical stamina. To accomplish this goal, all Daven- port High School girls are re- quired to take gym twice a week during their high school years. The first part of the period is spent doing vigorous exercises, which often result in aching mus- cles. The period schedule? A round of varied exercises topped off by a fast and furious game of baseball, basketball, hockey or one of the less strenuous activities — ping pong, tennis, or dancing. Girls' physical education instructors. Miss Deone Gibson, left, and Miss Marion Williams. Up she goes! Girls' gym class participating in bcginning-of-thc-period exercise. 27 Evelyn Adams instructs Bob Hazen in the placing of an item in a retail training showcase. The Commercial Department is on the alert to meet the constantly increasing demand for better-trained business people. This well- equipped department offers to students basic business training and opportunities to specialize in any of four business fields: stenography, book- keeping and accounting, general clerical work, and retail training. Courses are offered in typewriting, shorthand, bookkeeping, office machines, clerical practice, merchandising, industrial geography, and com- mercial law. Every effort is made to keep pace with busi- ness needs and changes and to make practical application in the classroom, in supervised train- ing in the Commercial Workshop, and in the laboratory training offered in downtown stores and offices. The formal opening of the new Retail Training Room on October 15 was a highlight of this school year. The modern store training unit, with completely fitted display cases, up-to-the- minute lighting, and effective color harmonies, provides the setting for the demonstration and display of merchandise offered on today's mar- kets. Davenport High School is proud to have the best equipped Retail Training Room in Iowa. Commercial training instructors Miss Lola Weber. Miss Lois Hillemeyer. and Miss Cecile Logic watch Miss Della May Taylor using the Dictaphone. Commercial instructors examing books arc. seated. Clem Bridge and Paul Moon. Standing arc Wallace Evans and Michael Dardis. 28 Speech and dramatics instructors are Mrs. Mae Elma Tornquist. Miss Florence Clark, and A. E. Keibor. For those planning to enter law, public speak- ing is an invaluable asset. For aspiring actors, dramatics is of immeasurable use. For anyone, both are aids to better living through training the individual to speak clearly and decisively. The two-year dramatics course offered gives the fundamentals in acting, directing, stagecraft, make-up, and the history of the stage. Through- out the school term, several one-act plays are directed and presented by advanced dramatics students. For those not wishing to specialize in dramatics or public speaking, other speech courses are offered. Dramatics students practicing a scone from “Antic Spring are Donna Lou Moaso, Warren Jacobs, and Bar- bara Griffing in the front seat of the “car , and Lila Niemann. Jerry Smith, and Bill Huckfeldt, occupants of the back seat. Public speakers getting in form for debates are. left to right. Dianne Hartman, Jim Van Olst, Barbara Conover, and Jim Ketelsen. The other portion of speech is represented very capably by the Davenport High School Public Speaking Department under the direction of A. E. Keiber. Members of the classes partici- pate in various state contests and Iowa-Nine annual meetings, and entertain at various com- munity gatherings. Students are given instruc- tion in the technique of debate, extemporaneous speaking, declamatory speaking, original ora- torical speaking, and parliamentary law. Through the various speech programs, Daven- port High School students may obtain the elo- quence in speaking essentials for many jobs. 29 R.O.T.C. instructors, loft to right, are Lt. Col. Goorgo L. Witt, Captain lames Anderson, First Sgt. Doyle C. Wood, Master Sgt. E. I. Cooper, Master Sgt. lames A. Bergman, and Staff Sgt. Guy G. Jenson. I In1 Military M ay •r • This year, more than ever before, the Daven- port High School R. O. T. C. Unit is better equip- ped to teach and instruct cadets in military courses. The department has acquired new car- bines, maps, and general training material. In addition to this, new M-l rifles have been ob- tained to replace the old 1903 Springfields. Instruction is given to R. O. T. C. underclassmen in map reading, rifle assemblage, sanitation, first aid, discipline, and many other military courses. Many movies are shown to aid in this instruction. Inspections are held each month, with the winners competing in the semester inspections. Cadets winning first semester ribbons were Bob Lines, senior; Vlash Pullos, junior, and Warren Kressin, sophomore. This year has also seen the instatement of an active merit system. Those winning awards for the highest number of merits were Carl Meier, senior; Charles Meyer, junior, and Willis Rosing, sophomore. The senior and junior winners of the merit system were awarded the coveted Tribune Gold Medal and Tribune Silver Medal respectively. 30 Cadet Captain Keith Peterson receives a monthly inspection bar from Lt. Col. Witt. Six instructors comprise the R. O. T. C. staff, which is under the direction of Lt. Col. George L. Witt. Other staff members include Captain James Anderson, First Sgt. Doyle C. Wood, Master Sgt. E. J. Cooper, Master Sgt. James A. Bergman and Staff Sgt. Guy G. Jensen. In accordance with the new national R. O. T. C. plan, the local unit has installed a military libra- ry for cadet use. The new addition is well- stocked with contemporary military books, magazines, and pamphlets. Along with this, new quarters have also been provided for the new M-l rifles and machine guns added to the unit's armament. Many other improvements have been made in the R. O. T. C. room, including the addition of two full-length mirrors for inspection, a large world map, and improvements in the classrooms. A Pershing Rifle unit also has been formed for cadets interested in drill work. Through monthly inspections, the R. O. T. C. Unit makes a beginning at teaching the indi- vidual cadet neatness. Through the class in- struction in the world military situation, it fur- thers understanding of present day conditions throughout the world. Through the drill in marching, skill is provided in co-operation with others and the ability to work with others is developed. Through physical drill, better co- ordination of body movement is taught. Through all of these co-ordinated efforts, better world citizenship is instituted in R. O. T. C. trainees. 31 Rifle team members practicing firing from tho kneeling position. Captain Anderson instructs seniors in United Statos military history. 32 Cadet Captain Keith Peterson uses Pete Klein as an example to show Wilber Vroman and William Crownover the location of a patch. HAIRCUT NECKTIE BUTTONS TROUSERS PRESSED SOCKS 5 HOES Members of the R.O.T.C. rifle team, loft to right, arc. back row. Bob Danico. Chuck Martin. Fay Schlotfoldt. and Lloyd Whisler. Middle row. Richard Mardis. Jim Van Olst. Dick Erickson. Marvin Fulton, and Tod Dick. Front row. Paul Burmeister. Wendell Baskorville. Jerry Clemens, and Karl Schmidt. 33 _r, •fi,t A The cap and gown, which is a sym- bol of three years of not only study, but also three years of fun and fellow- ship in clubs and other extra-curricular activities, is the garb of a seasoned traveler. Graduation time rolls around each year for the student traveling Senior Class , bringing with it the joy of commencement, the fun of the prom, and the senior party. Yet, there is a feeling of sadness when one thinks he will no longer be able to participate in the events that have been part of his journey for the last three years. Before this tour comes to an end, you will meet the graduates and find a synopsis of the activities of each during his high school years. Serving as our guides will be five class officers who have been elected by the members of the 1948 Senior Class. The Senior Class of a Typical High School Begins September, 1945; ends June, 1948 m Erna Allensworth, Ernie”. • Frances Alter. French Club. • Irene Alter. Renee”. Spanish Club. • Norma Anderson. Nonie . Stage Door , Hi-De-Hi, a'Cappella, Spanish Club. Tri-Y. • Donald Andre. Andy”. Football. Track. • Mary Antonoplis. G.A.A., Jane Addams Club. Frencu- Club, Dramatics Club. • Irene Arme. Jane Addams Club. Tho senior class officers are, left to right, Dick Koyoth. boys' treas- urer; Jim Stange, president; Don Gruenwald. vice-president; Gayle Swanson, girls' treasurer, and Lu- gene Dietz, secretary. Evelyn Adams. Evie”. Beginning Chorus, Early Morning Fellowship, Jane Addams Club, Tri-Y. • Jeannine Ahlgren. Secretary of Student Council, a'Cappella, Secretary of French Club, Vice- President of Jane Addams Club, Treasurer of Tri-Y • Robert Ahlgren, Auggie'. • Joyce Al- brecht. Advanced Chorus, Red Cross • Mary Lou Albright, Mert”. • Richard Allen. Dick”. Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Secretary and President of Quill Club, Dramatics Club,. Camera Club. • Anita Allender. Tri-Y. Annetta Arp. • Robert Asmussen, Bob Richard Atkinson. “Dick John Bakeris. 'Bick . Hi-Y. • Ardella Banta. Ardie . Vice-President of Quill Club, Spanish Club. • Patricia Barron. “Pat . G.A.A., Art Club. • Betty Barstow, Bart . Stage Door , Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show. Stu- dent Council, a'Cappella. Horizon Club, Dramatics Club. Wendell Baskerville. President of N.R.A., Rifle Team, R.O.T.C. Officers Club • Wanda Bauer- camper. • Don Baustian. • David Bauwens. Dave . • Kay Beck. Sooky Latin Club, Quill Club. • William Beenck, Bingo . President of Hi-Y, R.O.T.C. Officers Club. • James Behr. Jim . Richard Beiderbecke. Bix Football. German Club • Sharma Bender. Sharm . Jane Addams Club, French Club. Betty Benesh. Candidate for Homecoming Queen, Art Staff, Class Editor of Yearbook, Student Council, Red Cross, Latin Club, French Club, Secretary of Tri-Y • Patricia Benhart, Pat”. Advanced Chorus, Vice President of Horizon Club, G.A.A. • Clella Berg. Clell . Girls' Glee Club, Feature Editor of Blackhawk, G.A.A. • Doris Berry, Dodie . G.A.A. • Eugene Berry, “Gene . Lois Bertram. • Gladys Beuse. G.A.A., Latin Club, Tri-Y • Dean Biester. • Carol Bischman. Student Council, Business Manager and Class Editor of Yearbook, French Club, Latin Club, Tri-Y Cabinet. • Charles Bixby, Chuck . Early Morning Fellowship, N.F.L., Secretary of Art Club. • Dale Boege. Band, Beginning Chorus. • Darlene Boehme. Band, Spanish Club 37 Charles Boughan. Don . Band, Hi-Y • Tom Bowers, Wilken . Blackhawk Staff, Hi-Y. • Robert Branson, Bob . Yearbook Staff. • Ellen Brimmer. • Robert Brockmann. Bob • Betty Brown, Slim . G.A.A. • Billy Brown. Student Council, Track, Cross-Country Track. Roger Brown, Brownie . Basketball, Hi-Y. • Jack Bruchmann. Football, Track. • Marilyn Brussel, Sprout . Quill Club, Tri-Y. • David Buchanan, Dave . Student Council, Gym Club • Waneeta Buck. Band. • Robert Buckles, Buck . Football, Baseball. • David Buesing, Dave . Ruth Buhmann. Spinster . G.A.A., Normal Club. • Gloria Burch. • Paul Burmeister. P.B. Rifle Team, N.R.A , Hi-Y • Roberta Callico, Bobbie . G.A.A.f Spanish Club. • Kathryn Cameron, Kay . Girls' Glee Club. Dramatics Club, President of Tri-Y. • James Campbell. Jim . • Donald Carlson. Don . Sophia Bogiatzopulos, Soph . • Robert German Club • Dale Bollmann. Border, Bob”. • Arthur Borthick, Mick . N.R.A • Jacqueline Bolle, Jackie Band, Cross. • Martha Border, Mart . • Robert Joan Carpenter. Jo . • Shirley Carpenter. • Robert Carstens, Bob • William Carstens. Wres- tling • Robert Cassling, Bob . • Mary Etta Chapman. • Robert Cherry, Buss' Wrestling, Baseball. Dolores Christiansen. Chris . G.A.A • Kenneth Clark. Kenny . Beginning Chorus, a'Cappella, Dramatics Club. • Marilyn Clark, Penny . Spanish Club, Tri-Y. • Donald Clasen, Don • Betty Claussen, Claus' • Carl Claussen. R.O.T.C. Service Club. • Elaine Claussen, Lanie G.A.A., Art Club. Patricia Claussen, Pat . Girls' Glee Club, Blackhawk Staff, German Club • Jerold Clemmens. Jerry . Rifle Team. • Doreen Clingman, D . Band, Girls' Glee Club, Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Student Council, Tri-Y Cabinet, Spanish Club • Florence Coates. Flossie • Pa- tricia Coffield, Patty . Club Editor of Blackhawk, G.A.A., Latin Club, Dramatics Club, Art Club, Tri-Y. • Walter Collier • Constance Collins, Connie . G.A.A., Tri-Y. Patricia Compton, Pat . Majorette, a'Cappella, French Club. • Mary Conklin. Girls' Glee Club, Advanced Chorus, G.A.A • James Cook, Skeeter . • James Copeland. Henry . Sports Editor of Blackhawk, Student Council, Treasurer of Quill and Scroll, Hi-Y Cabinet. • Sherril Cox. Miss- ouri . Rifle Team. • Norman Crews. Norm • Governor Cribbs, Mike . Track 39 Kenneth Criger, Red . • Edith Criswell. Crisie . G.A.A.. Spanish Club, Latin Club • Velma Criswell, Crissey . Red Cross, Latin Club • Lois Cronau. Gabby . Student Council, Red Cross, G.A.A. • Doris Cudd. “Cuddles . • Helen Dadaian. Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, a'Cappella, Stu dent Council, Red Cross, Tri-Y. • Joyce Daly. Quill Club, Latin Club. Tri-Y. Clifford Danielsen. Cliff . • Charles Dau. Charlie Golf. • Raymond Dau, Ray • Dean Davis. • Georgina Dawson, Georgie' Red Cross. G.A.A • Robert Defenbaugh, Bob • Paul Dennis. Denie . Dexter DeWulf. • Roger Diercks. Gabby . Football, Basketball, Hi-Y Cabinet. • Beverly Dietz, Bev . Girls' Glee Club, G.A.A. • Lugene Dietz, Lou . Secretary of Senior Class, Band, Basket- ball, Baseball. • Wayne Dietz. • Donald Doering, Don . Spanish Club, Dramatics Club, Ger- man Club. • LaVeme Dohrmann, ’Skip . Rifle Team, R.O.T.C. Officers Club, R.O.T.C. Service Club. Helen Dougherty, Pretz . Red Cross, Orchestra. • Marjorie Dowell. Maggie • Jerry Duley, Dead ! • Dolores Duncan. Dune . Majorette, G.A.A. • Wayne Dunning. Minstrel Show, Band, Orchestra • William Dunsworth. Bill” • Robert Eckhart. Bob' Hi Y 40 Carolyn Edens. Student Council. • Jacqueline Edens, Jacque' Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, Girls' Glee Club, a'Cappella. • Kenneth Edens, Kenny' • Bernice Ehlers. Bernie • Betty Eick- hoff, Bets”. Latin Club. • John Eickhoff. Eick . Basketball. • Richard Ekstrom. Dick”. Mana- ger of Basketball Team, Hi-Y. Howard Eller, Howie • Jay Erwin, Jason . Minstrel Show, Band. Blackhawk Staff, Presi dent of Quill and Scroll. • Stanley Etzen, Stan”. • Virginia Eveleth, Ginny”. Girls' Glee Club • Kathryn Ezell, Kate . Hi-De-Hi, a'Cappella, Girls' Glee Club. • Robert Farber, Fibber”. Stage Door”, Out of the Frying Pan”, Red Cross, Student Council, Thespians, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Dramatics Club, Quill Club. • Nadine Fick, GG . Raymond Fidler, Ray Hi-Y. • LeRoy Finnegan, Lee . Track. • Ruby Ann Fitzgerald. Band, Latin Club. • Mary Ann Fleagle. • Ruth Fleischman, Ruthie • Bruce Florence, Doc Flo Football, Track. • Margaret Foley. Peggy Girls' Glee Club, Cheerleader, Secretary of G.A.A. Mary Jean Foltz. Debate Team, Latin Club, Tri-Y • Wayne Frahm, Rudy . Band, Track • Marlene Frauen. • Joyce Frymire, Flash” Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, Band, a'Cappella, Tennis Team, G.A.A • Edward Fuller, Ed . Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Boys' Quartet, Dra- matics Club, Quill Club. • Wanda Fuller. G.A.A • Roger Gabriel, Rog Student Council, Hi-Y. 41 Jo-Ann Gadient, Jo . Girls Glee Club, G.A.A., Spanish Club. • Georgene Garber, George ”. Student Council, a'Cappella, Hi-De-Hi, Dramatics Club. French Club, Tri-Y Cabinet. • Joan Garcia. Jo . Spanish Club. • Jeanne Gardner. • Charlotte Garms, Char . Girls' Glee Club, Latin Club, Tri-Y • Gabriel Garnica, Gabe Football. • Floramae Gates, Eve' . Candidate for Homecoming Queen, “Happy Journey , News Editor, Fall Editor-in-Chief of Blackhawk, Tennis Team, Vice-President of Quill and Scroll, G.A.A., Tri-Y Cabinet. Joseph Gavin. • Carl Gehrmann. • William Geissinger, Bill • James Gerboth, Jim Presi- dent of Early Morning Fellowship. • Donna Gerdts. Don . Advanced Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Latin Club. • Robert Gibson, Bob • Darlene Gimm, Red Secretary of Normal Club, Art Club. James Glynn. Jim . • Betty Jean Goellnitz, Snitz' . Spanish Club. • George Goethals. • Lor- raine Goettsch, Larry . Attendant to Homecoming Queen, Navy Queen, Red Cross, Cheerleader. • Lois Golinghorst. Student Council, Tri-Y. • Ralph Golinghorst. • Genevieve Goodin, Genny Paul Goodland. Minstrel Show, Band, Orchestra, Red Cross, Student Council. • Margaret Gor- don, Marg . Beginning Chorus, Girls' Glee Club. • William Grampp. Bill . Tennis Team, Hi- Y. • Leola Grant. Lola . Horizon Club. • Verne Gray. Football, Track. • Herald Greene, “Skip”. Basketball, Baseball. • Ray Greenlee, Junior . Betty Groves. ' Irish . Girls' Glee Club, Majorette, Latin Club. • Donald Gruenwald. Basket, ball. Baseball, Vice-President of Senior Class • Albert Gruhl. • Don Hadaway. Football, Bas- ketball. • lames Hagan. Jim . Red Cross, Treasurer, Vice-President and President of Hi-Y, Dramatics Club. • Jean Hamann. G.A.A. • Lois Hammel. Band, Orchestra, G.A.A. Ivan Hanssen. Golf. • Donna Hardin, Don . • Sue Hargreaves, Whip . Student Council, Be- ginning Chorus, Advanced Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Spanish Club. • Marilyn Harper, Lynn . Girls' Glee Club, G.A.A., Tri-Y. • Mary Lou Harris. Latin Club, French Club. • Rosemary Harrison, Rosie • Lewis Hartwig, Louie . Stage Door , Red Cross, Student Council, Black- hawk Staff, Dramatics Club. Charles Hawley. Chuck . Hi-Y, R.O.T.C. Service Club, R.O.T.C. Officers Club, Latin Club. • James Hayek. Jim . Football, Track. • Robert Hazen, Jocko • Doris Hebbeln. G.A.A. • Del- bert Heckelsmiller, Heck Football. • Yvonne Helm. Vonnie . Student Council. • Russell Hempstead, Rusty . Nelda Henricksen, Nel . G.A.A. • Marian Heuer, Mar . • Kathleen Hickey, Kitty”. Vice- President of Quill Club, G.A.A. • Donald Hildebrand, Hilde . • Marvin Hintze. • Pollyann Hitchcock. Hitch . Band, Orchestra, G.A.A. • Diana Hitchings, Diz . Student Council, Orches- tra, Latin Club, Quill Club, Normal Club. Jack Holst. • Ruth Holt. • Donald Holtam. Hi-Y. • Jolly Ann Horton. Jolly . The Man Who Came to Dinner , Overtones , Stage Door , Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, a'Cappella, Red Cross, Club Editor, News Editor, Spring Editor-in-Chief of Blackhawk, President of Dramatics Club, Sec- retary of Quill and Scroll, Thespians, Tri-Y. • Edith Hoskins, Ed”. G.A.A., Spanish Club. • Lee House. Bud . Baseball, Latin Club, Hi-Y. • LeRoy Howell. Patricia Howell, Pat . Blackhawk Staff, Quill Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y. • Lenore Hueckstedt. Lennie . Girls' Glee Club, Vice-President of G.A.A., Dramatics Club, Tri-Y. • Shirley Huggins, Red . Student Council, G.A.A. • Robert Hughes, Bob . • Marilyn Hull. Girls' Glee Club. • Mary Ellen Hurlbut. Orchestra, Student Council, Quill Club • William Huss, Bill . Joyce Ihms. Band, Orchestra, Latin Club, French Club, Tri-Y. • Vergil Ihms Track • DeNelda Irons. Del . Band, Red Cross, Spanish Club • Peter Jackson, Pache • Shirley Jacobs. Pat Stage Door , a'Cappella, Student Council, Quill Club. • Warren Jacobs, Jac . Hi-De-Hi, Min- strel Show, a'Cappella, Dramatics Club, R.O.T.C. Service Club, R.O.T.C. Officers Club. • Donald Jafvert, Don . Hi-Y, Latin Club, Early Morning Fellowship. Betty Hoechst. man, Mickey . Tri-Y. • Mary Hoechst. • Carl Hoeck. G.A.A., Treasurer of Normal Club. Richard Hoefer. Dick • • Eugene Hoffman. Gene . Elizabeth Hoff- ® Claire Holst, Erica Jauch, Reke”. Red Cross, Band, German Club, Quill Club. • June Jensen. Girls' Glee Club, Student Council, G.A.A , Spanish Club. • Richard Jeske, ‘Dick’ • Eugene Johansen, Skip . Hi-De-Hi( Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Hi-Y. • Beverly Johnson, Bev”. Girls' Glee Club. • Don- ald Johnson, Don' • Helen Johnson. Student Council, Red Cross. Harold Johnston. • Albert Jones, Hank”. • Deloris Jones, Lordie”. Girls' Glee Club, Student Council, G.A.A., Dramatics Club, Tri-Y. • Jack Jones, Jocko . • John Kakert. Football, Bas- ketball. Track • Marilyn Kakert, ’ Midge”. • Richard Kail. Dick”. Marvella Kardel. • Melva Kardel, Shortstuff'. Blackhawk Staff, Art Club, Quill Club, Horizon Club, Early Morning Fellowship, Tri-Y. • Robert Karsten, Satch”. Minstrel Show, Band. • Don- ald Keckler, Don” • Fred Keding. • Jack Keith, Murphy”. Track, Red Cross. • Alfred Keppy. Al . James Ketelsen, Jim . President of Student Council, Debate Team, President of N.F.L., Trea- surer of R.O.T.C. Officers Club, Latin Club, Hi-Y. • Richard Keyoth. “Dick”. Boys' Treasurer of Senior Class, Basketball, Baseball. • Sally Kiefer, ‘‘Suzie . Jane Addams Club. • Thomas King, Torn”. Latin Club. • Dwight Kistler. • Doris Klauer. • Nancy Kleinhen, Nan”. Black- hawk Staff, President of Horizon Club, French Club, Art Club, Tri-Y. 45 Arline Kline. Arley . G.A.A. • Carolyn Klise. French Club, Quili Club. • Gloria Knaack, Kaynack . G.A.A. • Dorothy Knecht, Dot . Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Band, G.A.A., Spanish Club, Tri-Y. • Ralph Knuth. Dutch'. Band, Spanish Club. • Robert Knuth, Kootie . • Elizabeth Koehler. Liz . Student Council, German Club. Stella Koehler. G.A.A., Early Morning Fellowship, Latin Club. • Margaret Koepke. Marg Girls' Glee Club, Advanced Chorus. • Barbara Korn. Bobbe Red Cross, Tennis Team, G.A.A., Art Club • Bette Korn. Student Council, Red Cross. G.A.A , Art Club • Charles Krebs. Chuck • Robert Kreiter, Bob' • Jeanne Kremheller, Blondie . Donald Kretsch, Wyatt . Band. • Shirley Kruse. Student Council, Girls' Glee Club. G.A.A. Dramatics Club. • John Kyle, “Jack . • Barbara LaDage, Barb Minstrel Show, Band, Or- chestra. Candidate for Homecoming Queen, Tennis Team, Secretary of G.A.A., President of French Club, Tri-Y Cabinet • Kathryn Lage, Kay . Minstrel Show, Band, Orchestra, Latin Club, French Club, Tri-Y. • Richard Lamer. ‘Dick • Carol Lamson. Donald E. Lange, Don . • Donald H. Lange, Don . Track, Cross-Country Track • Darlene Learner. “Dar . Horizon Club, Jane Addams Club. • Martha LeBuhn, Ruby Picture Editor of Blackhawk, Activities Editor of Yearbook, Candidate for Homecoming Queen, Tennis Team, Secretary of G.A.A , Latin Club, Tri-Y. • Jack Leffler. Gym Club • Jeanne Lensch. Band, G.A.A. • Ernest Lester. R.O.T.C. Officers Club, R.O.T.C. Service Club, German Club. 46 Albert Lewis. Al”. 'The Man Who Came to Dinner , Stage Door , Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Boys' Quartet, Madrigal, Dramatics Club. • Edward Lewis, Louie Track, Ad- vanced Chorus, Manager of Football Team. • Robert Lines, Bob Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, Secretary of R.O.T.C. Officers Club, Quill Club, Spanish Club • JoAnn Litscher, Jo . Jane Ad- dams Club. • George Lloyd, Brooklyn • Patricia Lonergan, Pat Red Cross, G.A.A • Elvert Loose. Charles Lorfeld. Chuck • Jean Lowe- Stage Door . Red Cross, Thespians. Treasurer of Span ish Club, Dramatics Club, Secretary and Vice-President of Tri-Y. • Robert Lowry, Bob . • Charles Lueth, Chuck Latin Club, Art Club. • Delores Luethje, Dee . Minstrel Show, Band, Latin Club, Tri-Y • Elaine Ehlers Luett, Teacher Normal Club • James Lundquist, Jim . Student Council, Gym Club. Darlene Lupton, Slim”. Girls' Glee Club, Advanced Chorus. • Eugene Lybeck, Gene . Quill Club, R.O.T.C. Service Club. • Marian Lykam. Mar • Richard Lyngholm, Dick • Clifford McAfee, Mac Track, Wrestling. • Jerry McAtee. Mac , Football. • Mary McCollom. Wilbur McCray, Willie • Marilyn McCubbin, Cubbie • Patricia McGannon, Pat Hi-De- Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Girls' Sextet, Girls' Glee Club. French Club, German Club • Charles McGill. Chuck . Gym Club. • Rita McGuire. Blackhawk Staff, G.A.A . Art Club, Tri-Y. • Marian McMann, Mick , Student Council, Beginning Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Red Cross. G.A.A , Tri-Y. • Dorothy Ann Maag. D A. G.A.A . Vice-President of Jane Addams Club, Art Club, Hori- 47 t r7 loan Madsen, ' Joanie”. • Eugene Marland, Gene”. • Dennis Martin, Dennie”. N.F.L • Eugene Matthews, Gene”. Track, Early Morning Fellowship, Art Club, Hi-Y • Patricia Mau, Pat • John Maxwell, ’Jack”. • William Maxwell, Max”. Band, Orchestra, Rifle Team, R.O.T.C. Officers Club. Carl Meier, Curly”. R.O.T.C. Officers Club, Vice-President and Secretary of R.O.T.C. Service Club, Art Club. • Clarence Meincke, Bud”. Track. • Ann Meinert, Skip”. Student Council, G.A.A., Spanish Club. • Lois Meinert. • Betty Lou Meyer, Scar”. Student Council, Attendant to Home- coming Queen, Girls' Tennis Team, G.A.A., Tri-Y. • Beverly Meyer, Butch”. Minstrel Show, Band, Orchestra. • Bruce Meyer, Bruno”. Advanced Chorus. Marilyn Meyer, Namin”. Normal Club. • Beverly Miller, Bev”. Advanced Chorus, G.A.A., Dra- matics Club, Jane Addams Club. • Dorothy Miller, Dort”. G.A.A., Dramatics Club. • Helen Miller. Student Council, Red Cross. • Janet Miller, Jan”. Secretary of Red Cross, Beginning Chorus, Girls' Glee Club. • Jerry Miller. Band, Art Club, Quill Club, Camera Club. • John Miller, Johnny”. Stanley Mitchell. Bob”. • Janet Moeller. Jan”. Art Editor of Yearbook, Latin Club, President of French Club, Vice-President of Art Club. • Melvin Mohr, Mel”. Basketball • Kenneth Moore. Kenny” • Vivian Moore. Viv”. Girls Glee Club. • Betty Moorhead, Whiz”. Minstrel Show, Band, G.A A. • Darlene Mordhorst, ’ Mort”. Henry Moritz, Tiny . Red Cross. Secretary of German Club • Wayne Moulder. Bugs . Band, Orchestra, Hi-Y. • Lee Muller. • Gordon Mullins. 'Moon • Margaret Mulroy, Peg G.A.A. • Mary Murphy. • Catherine Murray, “Cay . Student Council, Red Cross, Tennis Team, Girls' Glee Club, G.A.A., Early Morning Fellowship. Carl Myers. Sports Editor of Yearbook, Blackhawk Staff, Dramatics Club, R.O.T.C. Officers Club. • Shirley Neff. Shorty . G.A.A., Quill Club, Art Club. Dramatics Club. • Beverly Nelson. Bev Student Council, G.A.A • William Nielsen. Niel • Donna Nimmick. Honey • Joan Niner. • George Nissen. Cotton . Pershing Rifle Team. George Norman. R.O.T.C. Officers Club, Vice President of R.O.T.C. Service Club. Pershing Rifle Team, French Club, Hi-Y. • Betty Ann Norris, B.A. . Spanish Club • Gwendolyn Norton. Gwen Minstrel Show, Band, G.A.A., Latin Club, Tri-Y. • Roger Nothdorf, Rog . Band, R.O.T.C. Service Club. • Mary Jean Novak. ‘Meme Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, a'Cappella, Advanced Chorus, German Club. • John O'Connell. Football, Hi-Y • Earl Oelerich. Richard Oline. ‘Oley . Football, Basketball, Golf. • Georgia Olsen, Curly . Girls' Glee Club, Advanced Chorus, G.A.A , James Addams Club • Walter Olson, Walt • Joyce Orr. Toy . Cheerleader, Early Morning Fellowship, Latin Club. • Arlene Ortiz. Queen of Victory Ball, Treas- urer and Secretary of Quill Club, Secretary of Dramatics Club. Spanish Club, Tri-Y • Barbara Lee Ott, Bobbie . Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Sextet, G.A.A., Latin Club. • Dorothy Padeskie. Dottie . 49 Valeria Paper. Val . G.A.A., Jane Addams Club, Normal Club, Tri-Y • Maureen Parks, Park- sie . Stage Door , Andante , Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, a'Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Dramatics Club. • Donald Paulsen, Don . Football, Wrestling, Track. • Dolores Pauly, Do . G.A.A., Spanish Club. Nelda Peckenschneider. Blackhawk Staff. • Robert Pekios. Bob • Donald Perry, Skip • Edward Peterhoff, Pete Band. Orchestra, Tennis Team. • Darleen Petersen. Pete • Robert Petersen, Pete • Keith Peterson, Pete President of R.O.T.C. Officers Club, R.O.T.C. Serv- ice Club. Shirley Peterson. Pete G.A.A , Spanish Club • Betty Phillips. • Bonnybel Pierce, Bonny . Stage Door , Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, a'Cappella, Girls' Glee Club. Quill Club, Dramatics Club. • James Plagmann, Jim Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella. • Pauline Pleasant, Willie . • Geraldine Poell, Gerry . G.A.A • William Pollitz, Bill' Band, Latin Club. Milton Powell. Monty • Mildred Proffitt. Early Morning Fellowship, 9ft' • Delores Puck, Dee G.A.A • Elaine Pullos. Red Cross. • William Putnam, Pu f Milly Lu Rauhaus. Red Cross, N.F.L., Latin Club, Girls' Glee Club. • Mary Jane Redden, Homecoming Queen, Head Cheerleader, President of Red Cross, Presidentof-£.A.£., Dlub, Tri-Y. 50 Jeanette Reimers, 'Jeanie' • Arthur Remer. Art . Gym Club • James Riedesel. Jay . Base- ball. • Lois Riedesel. • Shirley Riepe, Shirl . • Mary Ann Ries. Sis . Girls' Glee Club, Dra- matics Club, Tri-Y • Ronald Ritchie, Ronnie . Football, Hi-Y. Marilyn Roberts. Red' . G.A.A., Tri-Y. • Doris Robinson. Early Morning Fellowship. • Ted Robinson, Lucky . Baseball. • Allan Rock • James Rock, Boulder Football, Track. • Eugene Roddewig, “Gene ' • Nancy Rohlis, Nan '. Secretary, President of Latin Club, Quill Club. Carol Rohm. G.A.A. • Richard Rook. • William Rorick, Bill’ . ® Dorita Rosenboom, Shorty' Student Council, G.A.A., Tri-Y • Kenneth Rosenboom. a'Cappella, Early Morning Fellowship. • Betsy Ross, Bets' . Student Council, a'Cappella, Secretary and Treasurer of Jane Addams Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y. • Ray Rossmiller. Vice-President of Camera Club. Gerald Rothschild, Jerry Student Council • Daniel Rybaski, Boscow • Mary Jo Sanderso: Jo''. G.A.A. • Joan Schaeffer. Red Cross, G.A.A • Richard Schaffer. Schaff ' • Ann Marie Schebler, Annie '. Girls' Glee Club, G.A.A • Edward Schick, “Pancho Basketball, Baseball. James Schick. Jim”. • William Schlacks, Willies”. Band, Hi-Y. • Kelly Schlapkohl. • Mary Ann Schlueter. Orchestra, German Club • Jimmy Schmidt, Jim” Hi-Y • Karl Schmidt, Smitty . President of Rifle Team. Minstrel Show, Band. • Willard Schmidt, Bill Betty Schneckloth, Jo”. Band, G.A.A • Earl Schnoor. Windy”. Football, Baseball. • Phyllis Schreck, Phyl”. Tri-Y. • Robert Schroeder, Bubbles' Basketball, Hi-Y. • James Schumacher, Red”. Track. Camera Club. • Frederick Schumann, Fred”. R.O.T.C. Officers Club • Roland Schweinberger. Twitch”. Man Who Came to Dinner”, Lima Beans”, Happy Journey”, Hands Across the Sea”, Out of the Frying Pan”, Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Thespians, Dra- matics Club. Henry Scott, Corky” • Iola Scott. Polly”. Homecoming Attendant, Latin Club. • Nancy Sha- mon. Nan Stage Door”, G.A.A., Quill Club, Dramatics Club, Spanish Club. • Robert Sharp, Bob”. Band, Orchestra. • Joan Sharrett, Josh”. Latin Club, French Club. • Carllene Sheffler. Beginning Chorus, Early Morning Fellowship, G.A.A., Art Club. • Lyle Shellabarger. David Shippy. Dave” R.O.T.C. Officers Club. • Monte Shirk, Monk . • Richard Siefers, Clem” • Joan Siegel. Student Council, Girls' Iowa Nine, Spanish Club. • William Simkins. Bill”. Beginning Chorus, Advanced Chorus • Richard Simmons, Dick”. Wrestling, Hi-Y • Margie Sitrick. 52 Herbert Sitz. Herb . Student Council, Quill Club. • Ann Sjostrom, Annie . Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, Girls' Sextet, a'Cappella. • Betty Jane Smeltzer. • Robert Smiley. Bob Student Coun- cil, Baseball. • Arlene Smith. 'Smitty . G.A.A. • Bonnie Smith. Band, Orchestra. G.A.A., Ger- man Club. Dramatics Club, Spanish Club. • Herbert Smith. Herb Shirley Smith, Smitty . Jane Addams Club. • Thelma Snyder. • Hertha Soenke, Herdic G. A.A., Secretary, Treasurer of Camera Club, German Club. • Violet Soria. Vie . Jane Addams Club • William Speth, Bill . Gym Club • Janet Sporrey, Jan Girls' Glee Club, Blackhawk Staff, Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, Dramatics Club, Tri-Y. • Roger Sprague, Birdie . Band, Hi-Y. Jim Stange, Stretch Golf, Basketball, Hi-Y. • Dorothy Stanger, Duffy • Betty Stanley, lean nie . Beginning Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, G.A.A. • Pattye Stanley, Pat Girls Glee Club, Student Council. • Robert J. Stender. Bob' • Robert L. Stender, Bob • Thomas Stenger. Tom . Bas- ketball, Baseball, Student Council, Hi-Y. Kenneth Stock. Ken • John Stockton, Johnny . Football, Track, Hi-Y • Curtis Stoltenberg. Student Council • George Straetker, Heinie Band, Tennis Team, R.O.T.C. Drill Team, R.O.T.C. Service Club, R.O.T.C. Officers Club, Hi-Y Cabinet, Spanish Club. • Barbara Strong. Barb' Stage Door , Dramatics Quk, Spanish Club, Tri-Y. • David Stull. Dave • Rich- ard Sutherland. Suds . 53 Beryl Svendby, Kriss”. Band • Gayle Swanson. Girls'Treasurer • Melvin Swartout • Tom Swyers. Skeeter Band, Football. • Henry Tack, Hank • Doris Taylor. • Richard Teegen. Dick . Cabinet of Hi-Y. Edna Tharp. Eddie”. Dramatics Club, Tri-Y, G.A.A. • Jack Thomas. Red Cross, Student Council, Hi-De-Hi, a'Cappella, Minstrel Show, You. Can't Take It With You”, Lima Beans ', Hands Across the Sea , Happy Journey , Treasurer of Dramatics Club, Quill Club. • Joan Thompson. Candi- date for Homecoming Queen, Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor of Yearbook, Red Cross, a'Cap pella, Stage Door , Hi-De-Hi, Thespians, Quill and Scroll, Dramatics Club, Secretary of Latin Club. Tri-Y Cabinet. • Kenneth Thomsen, Ken . Football, Track. • Kenneth Thorndyke. Kenny' . Gym Club ° Jacqueline Timmerman. • Rosemary Travis. Jid James Trissel, Jim Football, Track. • Catherine True, Kay' . Yearbook Staff, Spanish Club, Dramatics Club. • Cathryn Turnbull, Cay”. Secretary of Student Council, Art Staff and Club Editor of Yearbook, Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Latin Club, Vice-Pres- ident of French Club, Tri-Y Cabinet. • Marian Tushaus, Lizzie . Girls' Glee Club, Latin Club, G. A.A. • Barbara Uhlinger. Barb . Student Council, Red Cross, Latin Club, Quill Club, German Club • Bernice Ullrich. Barney . Latin Club, German Club • Janet Umphress, Jo Raymond Uphoff. • Elmer Van Doren. Jake”. Basketball. • Norman Voelliger. Norm' Rifle Team. • Marilyn Volrath. • Helen Voorhees, Red Cross, Spanish Club, Tri-Y. • Dolores Voss. Dorrie G.A.A. • JoAnn Voss, Jo . 54 Arden Waetke, Artie . • Joyce Wagner. • Dorothy Walker, “Dot' • Carol Wallace. ® Donna Walter. • Merle Walters. • William Wanzell, Bill Football, Track, Baseball. Barbara Ward. Library Staff, Latin Club. • Albert Warnecke, Al . Band, Hi-Y, R.O.T.C. Ser vice Club. • Marjorie Warner. Marge . Treasurer of Early Morning Fellowship, Student Coun- cil, a'Cappella, G.A A. • Shirley Watne. Shirl • Jack Watt. Spanish Club. • James Watt. Wrestling. • Esther Watts. Latin Club, Tri-Y, G.A.A. Laura Webb. • Leon Wegener, Herman • Emogene Welchman. • Eunice Wellendorf, Eunie . G.A.A., Candidate for Homecoming Queen. • Gayer Wells. Bud . Student Council, Latin Club. • Ila Wendhausen. Jo”. Vice-President of Normal Club. • Margaret Werthmann, Marge G.A.A. Mary Werthmann. G.A.A • Darlene Wessell. Wess G.A A , Jane Addams Club • John Whit- aker. • Imogene White. ’Tma . Band, Orchesttra, Tri-Y, Spanish Club, Dramatics Club. • Robert Whitson. Bob . Boys' Quartet, a'Cappella, Madrigal. • Zoann Wiegmann. Band, Or chestra, French Club • Ruth Wiggers. Girls’ Glee Club, Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show, a'Cappella, Tri-Y, Jane Addams Club, Dramatics Club. 55 John Wirtz. B.T • Audrae Witt. Homecoming Attendant, Red Cross. Student Council, Drama tics Club, Tri-Y, G.A.A. • Dolores Witt. G.A.A., a'Cappella, Dramatics Club. • Dorothy Wol- finger. Dottie . Hi-De-Hi, Minstrel Show • Charles Woodford, Charlie' • Paul Wooldridge, Red • Wilma Wortman. “Willie . Latin Club, Spanish Club, G.A.A.. Tri-Y. Patricia Wren, ’Pat . Band. Orchestra. Minstrel Show, G.A.A., Latin Club, Tri-Y • Delmar Wriedt, Del . • Georgia Wulf. Student Council, Quill Club. • Jacqueline Wyatt. Jackie . Girls' Glee Club, Spanish Club. • Mary Ann Yager, Twink . Beginning Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, G.A.A , Dramatics Club. • Gene Younkin. Minstrel Show, R.O.T.C. Officers Club. • James Ziebarth, Jim . LaDonna Zinger, “Donna Candidate for Homecoming Queen, Minstrel Show, Band, Orchestra, Treasurer of Latin Club, G.A.A., Tri-Y Cabinet. • James Zoeckler. • Richard Zoeckler, “Dick . Football, Swimming Team. • William Zoeckler, “Bill . Vice-President of R.O.T.C. Officers' Club, Vice-President of R.O.T.C. Service Club. Dorothy Willers. • Mary Elizabeth Williams, Betty . G.A.A • Leona Williams, Lee Student Council, Latin Club. • William Wilson, “Bill . Baseball. • Marguerite Winckler. Latin Club, Horizon Club. • Mary Winter. Mare . Girls' Glee Club, G.A.A , Latin Club, Tri-Y. • Harry Winters. Track. Donald Appleby. Robert Atwood, Gene Baker, Edward Barr. John Barrett, James Bentley. Richard Beuse, Jean Brix, Sally Burnham, Ralph DePron. Harold Dexter, Harry Dexter, Arthur Ehlers. Jack Eno. John Freiburger. Betty Martin Freund, LaVeme Frey. Doreen Glass, William Harris. John Higgins, William Hirl, Edwin Jansen. Rosemarie Jeys. Frank Kavka. Donald Keckler. Julius Kiefer, John Kimmel. Harold Krenz, Norman Kriner, Mary Lusk, Harold McCormick. Albert McCoy, Gwen Makeever, Russell Makeever, Robert Marcussen, Petro Matthews. Richard Mickelson, James Nagel, Louise Newberry, Lawrence Nickelson. George Plock. William Powell, Anna Mae Reed, Allen Roehs, Thomas Ruick, Robert Scannell. Jerome Schebler, Arlene Schroeder, Robert Schuerch, Mar- garet Smith, Stanley Smith, Richard Sokoe, Joseph Steinger, Raymond Trauffer. Paul Trekell, James Vagenas. Homer Van Sant, William Weaver, Floyd Wendel, Martin Wilson. Robert Witt. Darlene Wood. 57 All aboard! Activities train leaving for Davenport High School Auditorium, the George Edward Marshall Gymna- sium, the Activities Room, the Black- hawk Room, and the Coliseum. This tour is so scheduled that all the extra- curricular activities of a high school student will be visited. Formal and in- formal dances, plays, speech contests, and musical presentations will prob- ably be the most entertaining. But our trip would not be complete without stops at the various clubs, Red Cross, and Student Council meetings, or a behind-the-scene visit of the school publications. The Extra-Curricular Activities of a Typical High School Leaves 3:05 P. M.; ends 12:00 P. M. Daily except Sundays. m 8 Forming a Q arc the Homecoming Queen candidatos, clockwise (from low- er center), Botty Benesh. loan Thompson. Janie Roddcn. Betty Meyor, Eunice Wel- lendorf. Martha LeBuhn. Floramae Gates. Polly Scott, Donna Zingor. Audrae Witt. Barbara LaDagc. Larry Goettsch. Janie Redden was elected Queen to reign over the 13th Annual Davenport High School Homecoming festivities October 10. Attendants to the Queen were Larry Goettsch. Betty Meyer, Pol- ly Scott, and Audrae Witt. The twelve candidates for the throne were chosen in a senior aud the pre- ceding Monday and were voted upon in a school-wide election the following Wednesday. Other candidates for the honor were Betty Benesh, Floramae Gates, Barbara LaDage, Martha Le- Buhn, Joan Thompson, Eunice Wellen- dorf, and Donna Zinger. Starting off the festivities was a pep aud held in the gym followed by a parade through the downtown business district. Floats were entered in the pa- rade by clubs, homerooms and other individual groups. The Dramatics Club float won first prize, followed by G.A.A. and Homeroom 64 respectively. A banquet at six o'clock was held at the Chamber of Commerce in honor of Mayor Kroppach places the crown on Janios' head while her attendants and the escorts look on. 60 VIItII LUE The prize-winning Dramatics Club Qoat. the Queen and her attendants. Bill Beenck, Hi-Y president, acted as toastmaster, and Principal Naumann and Mayor Arthur Kroppach gave short talks. From the banquet the group proceeded to the stadium where the football game between the Blue Devils and Clinton was to be played. The Queen and her four attendants, escorted by the Hi-Y cabinet members, after receiving recogni- tion from the spectators in the bleachers, walked across the middle of the field through an honor guard formed by the band members in front of the grandstand. After Mayor Kroppach crowned the Queen, members of the royal party then took their places in the royal box to view the game. Climaxing the celebration was an informal dance held in the gymnasium, where Her Ma- jesty was presented with the Homecoming foot- ball by Coach Wally Schwank. At the Homecoming Banquet are. seated left to right. Polly Scott. Betty Meyer, Audrae Witt, and Larry Goettsch. Standing are Dick Teegen. Jim Copeland, Janio Redden, Bill Bconck, Jay Terry, and Jim Hagan. 61 downB� air ' 3. Arlene Weiskopf give Jim Rock a helping hand with his corsage while Betty Ann Robb assists Bob LeBuhn with his coat. The floor show is already underway as ... . 62 4. the Girls' Sextet in true Indian style sings By the Waters of Minnetonka . 5. Time out for refreshments! lim Copeland and Jim Schmidt are enjoying refreshments purchased by Kay Cameron and Barbara Woodward in tho gym basement. But all good things must come to an end as ... . t T« rrV John the event. G3 V The candidatos for the honorary officers: Loft to right, front row: Joan Thompson. Jean Lowe. lolly Ann Horton. Barbara LaDago. Peggy Foley, and Larry Gocttsch. Second row: Rita McGuiro. Kay Cameron. Martha LeBuhn. loan Wendhauscn. Cay Turnbull. Marlene Frauen. Third row: Polly Scott. Kay Lago. Carol Bischman. Barbara Strong. Pat Wron. Floramac Gates, and Barbara Uhlingcr. The Honorary Lt. Colonel Larry Goot- tsch and Honorary Major Pat Wron. yfjftv.‘ ong jrwCadet .Lr ColorI j or .edj 6y Lt iDofonel Been« fnd onorarA cadet( Id| . Pat V wasresj rfjpd btJ Gqfiet Majpr Keith Pete The penorbijJeaQet officorWwere elected b' ROTCJl flalion fr n Weirty-one senior nominafed by varies Dafenport High Sc clubs and organiratlons. Preceeding the dance was a banquet held at the Club Mo-Kan in honor of the honorary offi- cers. Captain Bob Lines was chairman of the banquet committee, and Jay Erwin acted as toastmaster. The saber arch ceremony and the Grand March led by the honorary officers highlighted the evening's dancing. Compacts were pre- sented to the officers as tokens of the ROTC recognition of their ranks. Exchanging words as they danco are Honorary Major Pat Wron and Cadot Major Koith Peterson, and Honorary Lt. Colonel Larry Goottsch and Cadet Lt. Colonel Bill Beenck The annual Hi-De-Hi program was given on three consecutive nights, November 24, 25, and 26, instead of the usual two. On the first night, however, the soloists were junior high school students. Roland Schweinberger and his assist- ant, Jack Thomas, presided over this year's pro- duction of which show business was the theme. The first part of the program presented the a'Cappella Choir singing three numbers. Fol- lowing this part of the show, the cast sang many selections in the true style of show business. Soloists for the various numbers were Barbara Ott, Dolores Witt, Betty Barstow, Sally Nolen, Felix Medina, A1 Lewis, Bob Whitson and Ed Fuller. The Girls' Sextet and the Boys' Quartet also helped to provide entertainment. Mrs. Alice Wadle directed the show, while Kent Gannett acted as advisor. The Boys' Quartet sings Mosquitoos . Roland Schweinbergor does a take-oil of Danny Kayo. Three Solitaires present- ed by Wayno Dunning. Bill Pollitz. and Ralph Knuth. “It's a Good Day” sang the entire company as the curtain rose on the 8th Annual Minstrel Show sponsored by the Band and Orchestra Parents' Club on March 5 and 6. This year a “Melody Supper Club” was the theme instead of the traditional minstrel theme. Jay Erwin served as master of ceremonies at the three performances in the High School Audi- torium. Proceeds of the Minstrel Show will be used to defray expenses of uniforms, music fes- tivals. and contests. Among the outstanding numbers were “Rufus Rastus Johnson Brown”, a novelty by Jim Smith, “The Man I Love” sung by Barbara Ott, “Beau- tiful Lady”, a dance duo featuring Bonnie Quack- Five West Waterloo teachers amuse the audience with Nickelodian Imitation . The opening scene of the 1948 Minstrel Show. 66 SII (I w Miss Jim Smith sings Rufus Rastus Johnson Brown . enbush and Darrell Boyer, and “Pass That Peace Pipe with Marguerite Courtney and the Dance- line. Betty Brunson and Norma Gray thrilled the audiences with their acrobatic stunts. Other outstanding performers were Pat Hebe- ler. Pat Good. A1 Lewis, Jolly Ann Horton. Pat McGannon, Rita Clemmons, Sue Kettelson, Pat Jacobs. Dick Allen, Betty Gorham, Betty Barstow, Frank Plambeck, Kenny Clarke, and Elizabeth Charvat. Five West Waterloo High School teachers en- tertained the audiences with The Gay 90's Medley , a special feature. Minstrel Show fans will surely agree that it is better every year! Betty Brunson docs a difficult balancing act while her partner. Norma Gray, awaits her turn. Marguerite Courtney singing Pass That Peace Pipe , assisted by the Danceline. 67 Stage Door”, a three-act play, opened the Dramatics Department's curtain on Oc- tober 24 and 25. The play was directed by Miss Florence Clark and had a cast of thirty students. The leads were played by Jolly Ann Horton, Maureen Parks, Don Wer- nentin, Gwen Makeever, Barbara Strong, Bob Farber, Nancy Shamon, and Norma Anderson. Caught in climactic scene from Stage Door are Don Wernentin. Jolly Ann Horton, and Bob Farber. A series of one-act plays were given throughout the year to various high school clubs and civic organizations. These plays were directed by Jean Lowe, Nancy Sham- on, Maureen Parks, Bob Farber, Jolly Ann Horton. Joan Thompson, and Ruth Wiggers, all students in the advanced dramatics classes. Three of the one-acts, Sugar and Spice , Antic Spring , and Write Me A Love Scene , were presented to an invited audience on the evening of February 17. On February 10 the department present- ed a one-act radio drama entitled Mr. Lin- coln's Wife on the Hi-Spot Radio Program over Station WHBF in Rock Island. Includ ed in the cast were Dick Palmquist, Jean The cast of Antic Spring : Louis Hartwig. Lila Nie- man. Donna Lou Mease. Bob Danico, Jim Hawley, and Barbara LaDage. Welcoming home Jean, their famous movie star, aro tho girls of Mrs. Orcut's boarding house in the third act of Stage Door . 68 Rehoarsing a scene from Write Me A Love Scene are Don Wernentin and Bill Huckfeldt. In a scone from Sugar and Spice Barbara McKown helps Ed Kistcnmacher overcome his shyness as Botty Barstow looks on. Lowe, Maureen Parks. Dorothy Meinert, Barbara Strong. Jim Copeland, and Marguerite Courtney. The department was host to Tipton, West Branch, and West Liberty in an Invitational De- clamatory and Interpretive Reading Contest held here on February 19. Sets and props for various plays presented were under the direction of the advanced dramatics classes. A one-act comedy entitled When Shake- speare's Ladies Meet” was given at the Drake Festival Contest on April 12. Reading rehearsals of the senior class play, “Junior Miss”, were begun in April. The play was staged May 14. The three-aci comedy by Jerome Chadorou and Joseph Fields was directed by Mrs. Mae Elma Tornquist. A scene from the third act of Stage Door . 69 The Girls' Iowa Nine Declamatory team aro, loft to right. Millie Lu Rauhaus. Mary Jean Foltz. Diane Hartman, and Geonit Sines. 1 I Students in public speaking classes oi today strive to attain leadership by hard work and practice in declamation, debate, extemporane- ous speaking, oratory, and interpretative read- ing. At the Girls' Iowa Nine Declamatory Contest held in Muscatine, Milly Lu Rauhaus earned a superior rating in the oratorical division. lean Ogden and Mary Jean Foltz received ratings of excellent Sam Kinser and Walter Schroeder received superior ratings at the Boys' Iowa Nine Contest at Oskaloosa in December. Jim Ketelson receiv- ed an excellent rating in the dramatic division. The National Forensic League. 70 The question for debate this year was: Re- solved, that the Federal Government should re- quire arbitration of labor disputes in all basic American industries. Over the Christmas holi- days members of the debate teams were hard at work compiling quotations and outlining re- buttals. Leader of the affirmative team was Sam Kinser with debaters Diane Hartman, George Klein, lim Van Olst, and Chuck Bixby. The nega- tive leader was Jim Ketelson with Barbara Con- over, Mary Jean Foltz, Paul Wolfe, Bob Slavens, and Merlin Bray as members of his team. In the Coe College tournament the debate team won second place, and Sam Kinser was chosen outstanding man debater. While the seniors were at Coe, the junior and sophomore squad broke even at Augustana. Twelve public speakers gave a series of talks on the T. B., Community Chest, and the St. Luke's Hospital drives throughout the year. It was a gala year for the National Forensic League chapter as Bruce Meyer, George Klein, Diane Hartman. Mary Jean Foltz, Bob Slavens, Jim Van Olst, Chuck Bixby, Geonit Sines, Paul Wolfe, and Merlin Bray became new members. This was the largest group ever to be initiated into the chapter. State representatives, seated: Bob Slavens, )im Ketelson. Paul Wolfe, and Barbara Conover. Standing: George Klein. Bob Van Olst. Tom Harrison, and Sam Kinser. Pictured below are the membors of the Boys' Iowa Nine Declamatory toam. From left to right are George Veith. George Norman. lim Ketelson. Sam Kinser. and Walter Schroeder. Below: Hard at work are members of the affirmative debate squad. Soated. left to right, aro Jim Van Olst. Diane Hartman, and Georgo Klein. Standing. Sam Kinser and Chuck Bixby. Bolow: Last-minute preparations are made by members of tho negative debate squad. Soated. left to right. Barbara Conover. Paul Wolfe, and Mary Joan Foltz. Standing. Merlin Bray. Jim Ketelson. and Bob Slavens. 71 Members of the Advanced Chorus. Row 1: Lois West, Pat Hebelor. Joyce Al- brecht. Donna Gerdts, Marilyn Harpor, Charlotte Iverson, Marjorie Tonn. Betty Bennet. and Barbara McKown. Row 2: Shirley Borgelt. Milly Lu Rauhaus. Pat Strang, Marjorie Hankins. Pat Benhart. Beverly Miller, Becky Kehoe, Ann Dadaian, Arlene Bloom, and Beverly Henning. Row 3: Monnic Sumnor. Pat Howell, Janet Sporrey. Dorothy Bashaw. Barbara Grilling, Lucille Mayer, Shirley Miller. Walter Fahrenkrog, Dick Jahr. and Kenny Rosenboom. Row 4: Meg Mac Taggart. Elizaboth Cunningham. Bonnie Pierce. Mary Lou Viers. Marian Wagner. Douglas Koss. Bill Alion, Donald Cook. Gabriol Garnica, and Jim Bryan. Row S: Don McKee. Jim Havercamp. Bruce Meyer. Pete Vagenas. Dick Lease. Bob Eckhardt. Bill Barclay, Jim McClenahan. and William Simkins. Row 6: Bernie Roberts. Dick Erickson. Harold Davis Jr., and Herb Compton. Because of the spirit of friendliness and relaxa- tion found in music, many students include vocal music in their courses in order to enjoy music and to learn to understand it. A'Cappella Choir, Girls' Glee Club, and the Advanced and Begin- ning Choruses entertain at various functions as well as school affairs. Courses in beginning voice and music appreciation complete the curriculum of the Vocal Department. Members of the a'Cappella Choir. Row 1: Barbara Ott, June Ulrich, Jeannie Ahlgren, Pat Compton, Dorothy Knecht. Jolly Ann Horton. Joan Thompson. Marguerite Courtney. Gerry Siefers. Maureen Parks. Betty Barstow. Ann Sjostrum. Sally Nolen. Dorothy Wolfinger. Janet Nagel. Bonnie Pierce, Donna Gerdts, and Kent Gannett. Row 2: Herb Iossi. Goorgono Garber. Norma Anderson. Barbara Uhlinger. Doreen Clingman. Pat McGannon. Dorothy Willors. Marlene Frauen. Betsy Ross. Jacqueline Edons. Dorothy Schwartz. Holon Dadaian. Cathryn Turnbull, Wilma Elliot. Joy Wren. Joyce Frymire, Marjorie Warner, and Mary Jean Novak. Row 3: Don Woren- tin. Nels Johnson. A1 Lewis. Dave Makeever. Dick Marriot. Clyde Robinson. Ted Fisher, Ward Shawver, Fred Dismer. Bob Whitson, Dick Allen, Ed Poterhoff. Jim Plagmann. Warron Jacobs. Kenny Rosenboom, Eugene Johanson. Jim Hayok. and Ed Fuller. U f f � 4? � t. I. � MM 72 Grouped around Mr. Gannett aro the membors of the Boys' Quartet. They are. left to right. Ed Fuller. Bob Whitson. Nels Johnson, and Albert Lowis. The annual Hi-De-Hi program was success- fully presented on November 24. 25, and 26. The theme this year was show business with Jack Thomas and Roland Schweinburger acting as masters of ceremonies. The program consisted of semi-classical as well as popular music. featured during the Band and Orchestra Fall Concert on December 14. Burlington played host this year to Davenport High School's a'Cappella Choir as well as to the Dubuque and Muscatine Vocal Groups at the Annual Spring Festival held in May. Members of the Advanced Chorus and a'Cap- pella participated in Hi-De-Hi. The a'Cappella Chorus also furnished the musical background for the Minstrel Show which was held March 5 and 6. These combined organizations also were Music plays an essential part in our lives just as it has from the earliest centuries. Students taking vocal music find that without it the everyday humdrum of life would not be nearly as enjoyable. The members of the Girls' Sextet are. loft to right. Pat McGannon. Dorothy Willors, Barbara Ott. Barbara Uhlingcr. Becky Kehoe. and Ann Sjostrum. 73 Rehearsing a contest piece are, left to right. Francos Lathrop. Charles Hoag. Bonnie Zindel. Norma Melson. and Muriel McCoy. There is music in the air at Davenport High School. We are justly proud of the accomplishments of the Instrumental Music Department. Directed by F. E. Mortiboy, the Band and Orchestra gave their annual concert on December 14 at the Masonic Temple. Outstanding on the program was Rap- sody in Blue played by the Band with Paul Goodland as featured piano soloist. The Band showed its school spirit in providing peppy music for the team's football and basketball games. No amount of bad weather could scare these courageous musicians away from the season's contests. On February 26 soloists and ensembles of these organizations entered the Dis- The Band in formation at an early morning practice sossion. 74 trict Music Contest. Winners went to the Pre- State Contest at DeWitt. The State Contest was held at Fairfield and the National Contest was at Boone in March. On March 5 and 6 the 8th Annual Minstrel Show was held providing entertainment for three capacity audiences. Davenport High School can well be proud of her representation at the Annual Spring Music Festival held this year at Burlington in May. In instrumental music, instruction in almost any instrument is offered. After acquiring suffi- cient skill, the student may enter the Band, which is composed of over 100 pieces, or the Orchestra. Although both Band and Orchestra members admit that belonging to these organizations calls for many extra morning and evening rehearsals, the fun and experience they derive from them more than compensate for the disadvantages. The Davenport High School Band, diroctod by F. E. Mortiboy. The Davenport High School Orchestra, under the direction oi F. E. Mortiboy. 75 loan Thompson, editor-in-chief of the 48 yearbook. I'll UII Were never going to meet that deadline.” This was often said among the yearbook staff members before March 15. But under the leadership of loan Thompson, editor, and Don Sey- del, associate editor, the staff, after many nights and Saturday mornings of working fast and furious, met the final deadline before they suffered from a nervous breakdown. Janet Moeller, art editor, could be found in Room 28 most any time with a ruler in one hand and pictures in the other. Janet not only made the lay-outs, but also designed the cover and made all drawings. Her assistants were Betty Cornelius and Marylen Green. Bob Branson handled the pictures. The joys Carol Bischman and Betty Benesh, class editors, had after finish- ing hours of typing and pasting pic- tures soon vanished when they were informed that a picture had to be add- ed or removed. So, with stout heart, they ripped the pictures from the panels and started again. 76 Louise Lord, standing, assistant club editor, and Cay Turnbull, club editor, talk over a picture while Donna Zinger, staff member, writes copy. Consulting Janot Moeller, art ed- itor, about layouts are Betty Cor- nelius and Marylen Green, mem- bers of the art staff. Who is the third person in the sec- ond row?” asks Cay Turnbull, club editor. Assisted by Louise Lord and Donna Zinger, Cay managed to wade through all the club pictures checking the names in the underlines, and to write all the club copy. Martha LeBuhn, activities editor, with the help of Marian Wagner, edited all activities copy. The sports stories were taken care of by Carl Myers, sports ed- itor, Dick Simmons, and Jim Copeland. Carol Bischman managed all business matters. But publishing the yearbook is not ali hard labor — there's a lot of fun con- nected with it too. Seventh period in the Blackhawk Room always proved most interesting. And, at the end of the year, the staff had a party so that they might all depart as friends. Sorting and pasting senior pictures are Carol Bischman and Betty Benesh, class editors. Publications Advisor, F. D. Sissel, discusses the financial end of the yearbook with Carol Bischman, business manager. Looking over some new pictures for the yearbook are. left to right. Martha LeBuhn, activities editor; Bob Branson, staff member, and Don Seydel. associate editor. 8 With the fairer sex holding a forte of positions, the newspaper staff had its usual hectic Monday deadlines with that last mad scramble to get every- thing written and down to the printer. Despite all the rush, excitement, and distress, every other Friday morning found the students in possession of a lively, newsy, and entertaining school paper. Floramae Gates, fall editor-in-chief, and lolly spring editor-in-chief. An issue of the BLACKHAWK an- nouncing the Homecoming Queen and attendants succeeded in scooping'' the school. With the aid of the print shop and F. D. Sissel. as well as outside assist- ance from linotypists, photographers, and engravers, eighteen issues were published. Eight BLACKHAWK publication staff members attended the Double-I Press Loft: Goorge Klein, assistant news editor, and Jean Metzger, news oditor, discuss assignments with Miss lane Schmitz, advisor. Left below: Louise Lord. Clella Berg, and Pat Coffield read copy. Below: The sports staff checks assignments with sports editor Jim Copeland, seatod. Members are. left to right. Maurie Rosen. Tom Bowers, and Otis Wagschal. 78 Conference held at Rock Island High School on October 18. The delegates had their choice of attending several discussion groups. Floramae Gates served as editor-in-chief for the fall semester. Other staff members were Jolly Ann Horton, news editor; Clella Berg, fea- ture editor; Pat Coffield, club editor; Jim Cope- land, sports editor; Martha LeBuhn, picture ed- itor; Bob Farber, business manager, and Cari Myers, advertising manager. For the spring semester Jolly Ann Horton served as editor-in-chief; Jean Metzger, news editor; George Klein, assistant news editor; Clella Berg continued as feature editor; Barbara Wood- ward was made assistant feature editor; Louise Lord, club editor; Pat Howell, assistant club ed itor; Jim Copeland, sports editor; Tom Bowers and Otis Wagschal, assistant sports editors; I ewis Hartwig, picture editor. Paralee Norman, business manager, and Sally Nolen, advertising manager. Right: Reporters Botty Schwerdtieger, Bernice Hinrichs, Delores Puck, Marilyn Guth, and Lewis Hartwig get assignments from Janet Sporrey. Right below: Barbara McKown and Pat Chance, circula- tion managers, Pat Howell, and Barbara Woodward look over exchange newspapors. Below: The business staff discussing ad layouts are. left to right. Bob Farber, Sally Nolen, and Paraloe Norman. Rita McGuire, staff artist, and Lewis Hartwig and Martha LoBuhn, picture editors, select pictures for a coming issue. 79 Fall Student Council officers wero Jim Kotolson. president: Martha LeBuhn, vice-president; Ray White, treasurer, and leannine Ahlgren. secretary. Hirr The Student Council is the representative body of the school. At the beginning of each semes- ter. each homeroom elects a representative to the council. Fall officers of the council were Jim Ketelson, president; Martha LeBuhn, vice-presi- dent; Jeannine Ahlgren, secretary, and Ray White, treasurer. The council planned and gave the annual Christmas program in the gym. Santa Claus, alias Bob Stanley, acted as master of ceremonies. The a'Cappella Choir sang a number of Christ- mas carols and Dr. Alfred S. Nickless of the First Presbyterian Church talked. In accordance with Mr. Naumann s wishes, the council promoted world peace by raising money so that school supplies might be sent to children of Germany. Without a Student Council relationship be- tween the school administration and the student body, a misunderstanding could arise. With the council, both sides are expressed. No organization better expresses the gener- osity and the warm-hearted character of the American people than the Red Cross. The Junior Red Cross carries on in this tradition for all high school students. Founded during World War I, the American Junior Red Cross today is the world's largest youth organization with a total of 18,000,000 members in the schools of the nation. During the fall the annual membership drive was held. Almost every student at Davenport High School contributed money to the fund and received his membership card in return. Around Christmas time, boxes containing ne- cessities and toys were sent to needy children of Europe. Serving as president of the organization was Janie Redden. Dick Palmquist served as vice- president and Janet Miller was secretary. Miss Pauline Cotter is the sponsor of the group. Dick and Janie attended the Senior Red Cross meet- ings where representatives from all Davenport schools came and discussed what each school was doing. The Rod Cross sponsor. Miss Pauline Cottor. looks over material with officers Janie Redden, president; Janet Miller, secretary, and Dick Palmquist, vice-president. 80 TRI-Y Officers President....Kathryn Cameron Vice-President......lean Lowe Secretary.........Betty Benesh Treasurer....leannine Ahlgren The first stop on our tour of Daven- port High School's clubs is Tri-Y. Here we find a club that is constantly on the move, and almost any kind of club ac- tivity is included on its busy schedule To start the year off and welcome new members, the traditional Round- Up” party was held at the Y.W.C.A. Cabinet members entered into the spir- it by wearing ranch-style clothes. The members of the Tri-Y Cabinet enjoy the annual slumber party. Jim McClenahan's apparent festive spirit only re- sults in borodom for his date, Donna Zinger. Cornering Jim under the mistletoe are Cay Turn- bull, Kay Lage. and Carol Bischman. Holding the fatal sprig over his head is Doreen Clingman. The members of the Tri-Y Cabinet. First Row: Geraldine Holst. Jean Lowe. Joan Thompson. Second Row: Botty Benesh. Georgene Garber, Barbara McKown, Miss Dorothy Blackman, advisor. Kay Cameron. Miss Rosemary Lacquemont. advisor. Floramae Gates. Doreen Clingman. Third Row: Louise Lord. Cathryn Turnbull, Carol Bischman. Ardith Meyer. Donna Zinger. Barbara LaDago. leannine Ahlgren. 81 Barbara LaDage, the club's representative to the National Y” Conference held last summer at Grinnell College, and the Hi-Y delegates, Jim McClenahan and Sam Kinser, presented a talk on their experiences. On October 25 approximately twenty mem- bers attended a Y-Teen Conference at Fairfield. During Fire Prevention Week, an appropriate program was in order in the form of a talk on the function and purpose of the Fire Department by Fire Chief Lester Schick. Reverend Constance Johnson, of the Augustana Seminary, gave an inspiring Christmas message to the members. A special meeting was sponsored by the Tri-Y to give all high school girls a chance to hear Dr. Leon Smith talk on sex education. At a Jan- uary meeting Mrs. Spinning, a former mission- ary from South America, talked on her exper- iences while there. At another meeting the play, Antic Spring”, provided the club with an enter- taining program. Included in the cast were Bar- bara LaDage, Donna Lou Mease, Jim Hawley, Bob Danico, Lewis Hartwig, and Lila Niemann. At a February meeting the girls were given advice on skin care and cosmetics by a profes- sional beauty expert. A Shamrock Party was held at another meeting in honor of St. Patrick's Day, and each member was required to wear green in order to be admitted to the meeting. Six members of Hi-Y Cabinet were invited over to take part in a discussion on dating. A joint Hi-Y, Tri-Y meeting was also held on mar- riage with Dr. Alfred S. Nickless speaking. Some very successful parties were given by Tri-Y this year for members and their dates. The first was a Christmas Twinkle Twirl , for which the Y was festively decorated with greenery and red bows. In order to enlarge the club's record collection, each member who came was required to bring a record as her admittance fee. The second party, called the Jumbo Jubilee”, was carried out in a circus theme. An informal spring party was also held. Varied service projects were also in order dur- ing the year. Baby clothes were made and sent First Row: Barbara Scott. Pat Smythe. Betty Lou Brunson. Patto Dannachor. Nancy Scharii, Toby Gershon. Paula Still. Paraloe Norman, Joann Dierksen. Second Row: Beverly Beaumont. Barbara Atkins, Betty Bruchmann, Susan Healey. Erna Pinnow, Jane Miller. Donna Marihart, Betty Cornelius, Wilma Wortman. Marilyn Sorrine. Mardclle Fifield. Third Row: Kathleon Grover. Gwen Norton. Dorothy Knecht. Mary Winter. Dorothea Hinzc. Judy Workman. Karon Hoban. Joan Fuhrman. Helen Hurning. Sue Jacobs. Lanora Miller. 82 Firs Row: Ardis Holdt. Mary lane Barlow. Donna Williams. Donna Fritz. Suo Tobin. Margery Showers. Pat Gor- man. Nancy Powell. Joy Jones. Betty Ann Robb. Eva Goodale. Thordis Eckman. Second Row: Martha LeBuhn. Elva Mae Riefe. Betsy Ross. Marilyn Harpor. Carol House. Dorothy Bashaw. Gerry Holst. June Ulrich. Sally Stevenson. Irma Hotz, Pat Bell. Audrey Hennon. Barbara McKown. Pam Puetz. Pat Chance, Joan Durr. Third Row: Shirley Oudorkirk. Maren Evans. Nora Mae Turner. Donna Jean Rock, Charlotte Curtis. Shirley Haak. Shirley Curtis, Norma Engle. Ann Lusk. Pat Tierney. Barbara Woodward. Joyce Moorhead. Muriel McCoy. Fourth Row: Norita Zinger. Jeanne Moorhead. Pat Soenke. Joan Roddewig. Marian Wagner, Helen Dadaian. Dorita Rosenboom. Gladys Beuse, Norma Anderson. Delores Luethje. Pat Howell. Helen Voorhees. Jane Fredericks. Doris Dahlin. Marian Fahrner. to Great Britain, and at Easter boxes were sent to the old folks at Cook's Home. Besides selling at football and basketball games, Tri-Y members donated food and operated a booth for a high school wrestling match. Tri-Y once more collaborated with Hi-Y on the Holy Week Services, which were held during the week of March 22-25. The planning committee from Tri-Y consisted of Donna Zinger, chairman, Gwen Norton, Pat Chance, and Meg McTaggart. The speakers for this year's services were Rev- erend Marion Lemon, Mr. Joseph Anderson. The Reverend Andeen, and The Very Reverend Rus sell Johnson. This year a somewhat new organization was added in the form of a Co-Ed Craft Club, which was held with Hi-Y. The club met every Mon- day night at the Y.M.C.A. and many interesting craft projects were turned out. The Cabinet, which forms the governing body of Tri-Y, holds separate meetings every other Thursday evening. This year the members also had some separate social events. Early in the year a slumber party was held at the Y.W.C.A. A good time was had by all by dancing, eating, and gabbing. In February the Rock Island Y- Teen Cabinet invited the Cabinet over to their Y.W.C.A. for another slumber party after the Rock Island - Davenport game. Cabinet mem- bers also held a potluck supper at the home of Doreen Clingman. Those on the Cabinet besides the regular officers are Geraldine Holst, Joan Thompson, Georgene Garber, Barbara McKown, Doreen Clingman, Floramae Gates, Louise Lord, Cathryn Turnbull, Carol Bischman, Ardith Mey- er, Donna Zinger, Barbara LaDage, and Barbara Uhlinger. Miss Rosemary Lacquement of the Y.W.C.A and Miss Dorothy Blackman served as advisors for the whole year. Miss Dorothy Holmstrum worked as another advisor for the first semester, while Miss Ollie Horn took her place for the sec- ond semester. 83 Fall Officers President....................Bill Beenck Vice-President.........Ward Shawver Secretary..............Dave Makeever Treasurer....................Jim Hagen Spring Officers President....................Jim Hagen Vice-President.........Jim McClenahan Secretary....................Jay Terry Treasurer..............George Straetker Now our journey brings us to Hi-Y, the boys club which strives to live up to its motto of “clean living, clean speech, clean sports, and clean scholarship”. Members aim to serve the school and community and bring about good fellowship Perhaps the biggest event of the year, not only to Hi-Y, but to the whole school, is Homecoming, sponsored annually by this club. This year the festivities started off with the biggest parade in Homecoming history. Sam Kinser served as pa- rade chairman. Hi-Y members Bill Beenck, Jim Copeland. Jay Terry, Jim Hagen, and Dick Tee- gen had the honor of escorting Queen Janie Red- den and her attendants to the banquet, game, and Homecoming Dance. The members of tho Hi-Y Cabinot. First Row: Jim Hagen. Ward Shawver, Bill Beenck. Dave Makeever. Second Row: Jim Copoland. Jim McClenahan. Jay Torry. L. B. Kenyon. 84 New members were inducted at two very suc- cessful ceremonies, one in the fall and one at mid-semester, which were held in the First Pres- byterian and Grace Lutheran churches. At Christmas the club won third place in the Mississippi Valley Y Basketball Tournament An example of the members' cooperative spirit was the part they took in selling charity tickets for Christmas trees through the Y's Men's Club. Members also contributed to the support of a needy German family. At meetings during the year a number of out- standing speakers were presented; two sports movies were also shown. The club sponsored an informative talk on sex education by Leon Smith for all interested boys. Hi-Y, in cooperation with another Y.M.C.A. or- ganization, supported two parties — a Hallow- een Sock Hop”, and Club Sahara”, which was held on New Year's Eve. Spring brought many social events for Hi-Y's busy year. A splash party for Hi-Y members and their dates was staged in the Y pool. Two banquets were also held — the annual Mother and Son banquet, and another one in cooperation with the Y's Men's Club. Something new in the way of dances was given this year in the form of a Service Dance, the proceeds of which were given to overseas relief. The traditional Camp Party, a memorable event on the club's agenda, was again held at Camp Abe Lincoln. Together with Tri-Y, the club sponsored the Easter Holy Week services for students and fac- ulty. Serving on this committee were Sam Kin- ser, Tom Bowers, and Otis Wagschal. L. B. Kenyon guided the members. First Row: Don Seydel. Bob Eckhart. Otis Wagshall, Pete Klein, Jack Teegen, John O'Connell. Eugene Schebler. Second Row: Goorgo Norman, Jim Havercamp, Ted Fisher. Jim Schmidt. Russ Meyer, Tom Bowers, Don Jalvert, Gene Matthews, Gene Stiles. Third Row: John Willson. Ronald Huff. John Stockton. Bob Patterson. Wayne Walters, Dick Dennis, Bill Stenger. Dick Ekstrom, Bob Bischman, Evan Evans. Jim Harrison. Ed Kistenmachcr. Roger Walker. Carl Bury. Fourth Row: Paul Burmeister, Wondell Baskerville. Rogor Sprague. Paul Goodland. Arno Schriofer. Le Roy Kuehl. George Straetker. George Klien. Chuck Martin. Sam Kinscr. Jim Van Olst. Don Nelson, Herb Hendricksen. 85 First Row: Arline Kline. Sarah Porter. Marilyn Smith. Joan Cruys. Roberta Callico. Ruth Buhmann, Rita McGuire. Dorita Rosenboom. Joanne Gadient. Betty Stanley. Second Row: Marian Tushaus. Lois Cronau. Shirley Nefi. Carol Houso. Mary Sams. Ruth Fleischman. Anna Mario Schobelor. Dorothy Maag. Mary Jo Sanderson. Martha Jo Curry. Third Row: Jean Archer. Susan Healey. Jane Miller. Donna Marihart. Gladys Bou8o. Carol Rohm. Margo Evans. Nancy Hamann. Paula Still. Patte Dannacher. Fourth Row: Barbara Seilers. Evio Oakes. Marlene Roehlk. Joan Westendori. Mardell Roehlk. Pat Smythe. Bettilou Brunson. Arlene Kistenmacher, Jean Jorgenson. June Dody. Fifth Row: Leora Hoos. Barbara Scott. Margaret Hatch- itt. Edinc Grady. Dorothy Cavanaugh, Janet Claussen, Edythe Barrickman. Carol Potors. Elva Mao Riefe. Ruby Schnack. Sixth Row: Beverly Beaumont. Mardelle Fifield. Marilyn Houts. Mary Bockenfeldt. Joan Bendt. Annie Dadaian. Ann Lusk. Beth Loulek. Betty Schneckloth. Delores Christiansen. (i. 1. A. Officers President................Janie Redden Vice-President......Lennie Hueckstedt Secretary..............Barbara LaDage Treasurer Peggy Foley Heading toward the gymnasium, we find mem- bers of G.A.A. in session. Over two hundred energetic and active girls belong to the Girls' Athletic Association of Davenport High School, thus making it one of the largest clubs in the school. The purpose of G.A.A. is to promote a constructive and well-organized athletic pro- gram for all high school girls. The first event on the G.A.A. calendar, a roller skating party at the Prom'', was a rushing party for new and prospective members. One hundred and fifty girls were initiated into the club at the November meeting. The new initiates were re- quired to wear their hair in pigtails and flaunt G.A.A. signs for several days afterwards. The club came through with second place for its entry in the Homecoming Parade this year Lennie Hueckstedt, Bobbe Korn, and an honor- ary member, Billy Carstens, rode in the horse- drawn sleigh that won the honors. This year, the Indian theme dominated the Spinster Spree, which is sponsored annually by G.A.A. It was in the form of a huge pow wow . 86 First Row: Pat Wiley. Gwen Norton. Donna Zinger. Martha LeBuhn. Betty Lou Meyer, Lenore Hueckstedt, Peggy Foley, Janie Redden. June Darkenwald, Pat Coffield, Audrae Witt. Second Row: Miss Deone Gibson, Barbara LcDagc. Bette Korn. Peg Mulroy. Shirley Huggins, Bobbe Korn. Floramae Gates. Pat Bonhart. Stella Koehler. Bevorly Doitz, Miss Marian Williams. Jean Hamann. Third Row: June Ulrich. Marguerite Courtney. Geraldine Stutt. Arlene Kuhl. Edith Criswell. Wilma Wortman. Georgene Dawson. Betty Brown. Grace Lopoz. Delores Peters. Fourth Row: Elaine Hamann. Bonnie Smith, Joyce Frymire, Shirloy Haak. Janet Nagel. Pat Hobeler. Doris Paulk. Renee Lease. Janice Masonholdcr. Mary Worthman. Filth Row: Joan Roddewig. Irma Hotz. Gerry Holst. Sally Stevenson. Frances Brockage. Alberta Garcia, Joan Garcia. Gerry Davis. Helen Martinez, Ruby Ander. Mary Boland. Sixth Row: Hazel Hargrove. Sally Steckel, Barbara Conover. Audrey Tobias. Carolyn Ahrens, Pat Corry. Betty Bennett. Mary Ann Chilla. Dorothy Cherry. Lois Howell. and as usual, everyone enjoyed the event. Mem- bers put forth many hours of work in tracing and coloring the clever wall designs, which showed a series of Indian totem poles, tepees, and birds. An Indian dance was given by a group of club members, and the Girls' Sextet, dressed as squaws , sang several numbers. Barbara Sie- fers gave her own rendition of Chloe and Pass That Peace Pipe . A novel touch was add- ed this year in the form of corsages. Each fellow was given a large yellow chrysanthemum and a red feather stating, I'm an Indian Chief . Ap- proximately seven hundred gals and their catches danced to the music of Hal Wiese. The club's next event was a Christmas party which included a meal in the cafeteria, after which Christmas carols were sung. All members were asked to bring with them a can of fruit or vegetables. These canned goods were packed into ten boxes and turned over to the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities, who distributed them to needy families throughout the city. During the latter part of January an ice skating party was held at Vanderveer Park. Afterwards, members enjoyed hot dogs and cocoa. Two G.A.A. members placed in the Tri-City Silver Skates Races this year. Betty Lou Meyer won first, and Jo Ann Klein came through with sec- ond honors. One of the spring meetings was held in the form of a swimming party at the Lend-A-Hand Club. The girls provided a Saturday Play Day for ninth graders on May 22. Again this year fifty qirls from each junior high school attended G.A.A. also sponsored all inter-class tourna- ments, and the girls' track meet during the year A ping pong demonstration by the English star, Elizabeth Blackboume, and Bob Downing of Augustana was given at a spring meeting. Miss Blackboume is the Ping Pong Champion of England and was runner-up in the World Cham- pionship Tournament. The following point system is used in earning G.A.A. letters and state pins: 87 Four points an hour are awarded for partici- pation in various sports, either at school or out- side of school, and five hundred points entitles the girl to a blue chenille letter. If any girl earns one thousand points, she is awarded the state pin. The highest award obtainable is a three- striped letter, awarded when a girl earns one thousand seven hundred fifty points. The closing activity for the year was the an- nual picnic at Duck Creek Park, at which time the awards were presented. The girls who re- ceived G.A.A. letters are Ruby Ander, Edythe Barrickman, Barbara Conover, Pat Corry, Edith Criswell, Lorraine Fries, loAnn Gadient, Hazel Hargrove, Karen Hoben, Marilyn Houtz, Joan Roddewig, Pat Wiley, and Pat Wren. Donna Zinger and Anna Marie Schebler received State Pins. Miss Deone Gibson and Miss Marion Williams served as club advisors First Row: Alice Reilly, Kathleen Grover. Joyce Moorhead. Marian Fahrner. Virginia Halden. Jo Ann Klein. Esther Ortiz. Barbara Tobias. Marilyn Greenwald. Pat Schebeler. Loretta Peitscher. Nancy Powell. Second Row: Sherri Lee. Zelda Orcutt, Katharine Wolf. LuAnn Gibson, Donna Fritz. Mary Sue Jacobs. Judy Black- lidge. Nadine Appleby. Marilyn Forari. Diano Stoltonberg. Arleno Deitrich. Colleen Johnson. Third Row: Marvella Acosta. Rochella Dixon. Marylen Green. Betty Cornelius. Mary Ruhl. Nancy Shugars. Dorthea Hinze. Betty Bruchman. Barbara Atkins. Karen Hoban. Dawny Shirlaw. Betty Ann Robb. Fourth Row: Betty Lou Roberts, Marian Schick. Tuana Sirota. Onalee Underwood. Betty Miller. Ruby Shannon, Wilma Atwood. Audrey Hennen, Kathleen O'Connor, Barbara Peters, Marilyn Lambert. Fifth Row: Doris Dahlin. Shirley Dipplo. Mardoll Edens. Jeanne Ziebarth. Phyllis Ahlgren. Barbara Paustian. Norma Melson. Lor- raine Salato. Erna Pinnow. Gwon Androson. Jane Fredericks. Sixth Row: Gerta Koch. Pat Fiedler. Katha- rine Ayres. Gortrude Ullrich. Pauline Young. Marie Entler. Pat Stelcik. Rose Mario Printy, Ann Isaacson. Barbara Mulvihill. Joy Jonos. 88 hi t mm Officers President.................Ardith Meyer Vice-President............Janet Moeller Secretary.......................Charlotte Curtis Treasurer.........................Shirley Curtis Now our journey takes a different trend as we turn to the Art Club, where members meet monthly to expand their knowledge and under- standing of art. With this thought in mind. Pro- gram Chairman Geraldine Adolphi planned pro- grams that usually consisted of student presen- tations on phases of art that were of particular interest to them. At one of the first meetings a panel discussion was presented on the life and works of Grant Wood. Another program featured a talk on ceramic sculpture. Prompted by this discussion, the club members became so interested that they purchased a piece of ceramic sculpture which was created by a Davenport artist, Isabelle Bloom. At the Christmas meeting an appropriate discussion was held on The Madonna and the Child in Art . An outstanding feature of the year's activities was a combined meeting with the Camera Club. Members present enjoyed an entertaining guest speaker and a film on the World's Fair. Throughout the entire year these prospective artists were offered a very helpful and educational program plan. Art Club's contribution to the Homecoming Parade was a float featuring a huge Art Club sign on a pallet held erect by large reproduc- tions of a paint brush and a pencil. The club members also boosted the school by selling re- freshments at football and basketball games. The club was advised by Mrs. Dorothy Garry and Paul Johnson. First Row: Rita McGuire. Geraldino Adolphi, Sarah Ernst, Shirley Curtis. Ardith Meyer, Charlotte Curtis, Janet Moeller, Marylen Green. Second Row: Mrs. Dorothy Garry, Lois Burmeister, Pat Corry. Dorothyann Maag, Nancy Kleinhen. Annamarie Roche. Gene Matthews, Joan Fuhrman, Betty Cornelius, Jane Miller, Dorothy Dunn. Ann Campbell, Donna Marihart. Paul Johnson. Third Row: Joyco Keppy, Jean Jorgonson. Janice Fryo, Mary Joan Hayes, Kenneth Bridgiord. Carl Meier. Arlene Kistenmacher, Darlene Gimm, Shirley Neff. David Waltz. 89 dramatics mu; Officers President...............lolly Ann Horton Vice-President..........Pete Matthews Secretary...............Marg Jacobsen Treasurer...............Don Wementin Perhaps one of the most entertaining stops on our tour is Dramatics Club. The large member- ship and successful program of the club places it in a prominent position among Davenport High School's extra-curricular activities. The goal of the club is to stress helpful ideas on radio work, acting, production, direction, in- terpretive work, and pantomime. The year's pro- gram plan has more than carried this goal through successfully. The project for the year was to put on a pro- gram of three one-act comedies, which were pre- sented on February 17 for all members, their parents, and friends. Joan Thompson was the student director of the first play Sugar and Spice”. Included in the cast were Barbara Mc- Kown, Joan Fuhrman, Betty Barstow, and John Stockton. Antic Spring” was under the direc- tion of Jolly Ann Horton. Appearing in it were Barbara LaDage, Donna Mease, Lila Niemann, Bob Danico, Jim Hawley, and Lewis Hartwig. Maureen Parks directed the third comedy, Write Me A Love Scene”. Composing the cast were Don Wementin, Bill Huckfcldt, Leora Hoos, and Bonnybel Pierce. The club got off to a good start by winning first place with its entry in the Homecoming Pa- rade. The float, constructed by club members, represented a stage door with various characters appearing in costume. It was used to publicize the all-school play Stage Door . The year's program started with a panel dis- cussion on the National Dramatics Conference held at the University of Indiana during the sum- mer. The members who attended the confer- ence were Jolly Ann Horton, Catherine Mandas, Don Wementin, and Miss Florence Clark. Front Row: Suzanne Lynch, Mildred Grimsell. Marlis Johnson. Marcella Chambliss. Marguerite Courtney. Pat Hebeler. Jean Lowe. Joan Thompson, Barbara Uhlinger, Betty Ann Robb, Thordis Eckman. Second Row: Leora Hoos. Annamarie Roche. Lorraine Harder, Betty Barstow. Toby Gershon. Patte Dannacher. Paula Still. Paraleo Norman. Shirloy Haak. Lila Niemann. Margy Jacobsen. Bonnybel Pierce. Nora Mae Turner. Sue Healey. Jane Millor. Margo Evans. Third Row: Patty Good. Betty Lou Schwerdtfeger. Pat Robnett. Sue Ketelsen. William Meyer. Albert Lewis. Bill Huckieldt. Pete Matthews. Donna Lou Mease. Nancy Shamon. Shirley Pleasant, Joan Hiesrodt, Nancy Hamann. Nancy Shugars. 90 Front Row: Barbara Basman, Lcanna LaGrangc. Joyce Buhman. Maureen Goldman. Sally Nolen. Jolly Ann Horton. Barbara Strong. Pam Puetz. Barbara McKown. Norma Engle. Helen Hurning. Second Row: Mary Ann Ruhl. Lucilio Mayer, Rita Clemmens. Kay True, Norma Anderson. Marlene Bahms. Carol Peters, Barbara Mulvihill. Marcn Evans. Judy Workman. Joan Fuhrman. Betty Cornelius. Barbara Dickey. Third Row: Merrill Banta. Carl Myers, Kenneth Thomsen. Bob Danico. Lewis Hartwig. Ed Kistenmacher. Dick Palmquist. Dick Allon. Don Wernentin. Jim Smith. Gale Hovcy. Willard Hedborg. At another meeting the club was privileged to hear Miss Millicent Polly, director of Women's Activities at Station WHBF. Miss Polly spoke to the members giving them interesting pointers on the techniques of radio, and the opportunities open to young people in this growing field. J. B. Young speech students entertained club members at the November meeting by providing a humorous skit entitled, Poor Janie's Trial . It was written by Miss Martha Beck, the junior high school speech teacher. Following this, some in- teresting characterizations were presented by Jolly Ann Horton, Mildred Grimsell, Lila Nie mann, Don Wernentin, and Dorothy Meinert, ad- vanced dramatics students. In January a one-act play, “Red Flannels was presented at the monthly get-together. The play was directed by Ruth Wiggers. Included in the cast were Marguerite Courtney, Ed Kisten macher, Pat Hsbeler, Jerry Rothschild, Merrill Banta. and Barbara Basmann. Instead of the regular February meeting, a Tea Dance was held in the Activities Room. The last meeting of the year was held in the form of a picnic. Fifteen chenille D letters are awarded each year to students who maintain a good attitude towards the director, cast, and crew, work on property and stage construction, and act in plays. They are also based on the extent of the individual's contribution to the club in the way of participation and cooperation. Besides being concerned with their own active club schedule, members of the club willingly gave their services to the programs of other or- ganizations. Many of their skits and plays pro- vided the entertainment for other Davenport High School clubs. They also sold at football and basketball games. Miss Florence Clark and Mrs. Mae Elma Tom quist are the advisors of the Dramatics Club. 91 First Row: Miss Dorothy Blackman. Barbara Echelberry, Suzanne Lynch. Shirley Barodt, Pat Johnson. Bonnie Shirlaw, Roberta Callico. Wilma Wortman, Pam Puetz. Barbara McKown, Eugene Schebler, Gene Stiles. Maurie Rosen. Second Row: Betty Ann Frye. Marilyn Edens, Beverly Biere. Shirley Lafrenz. Alice Reimors. Vera Cim- mings. Illeno Eklund. Betty McPherson. Josephine Argucllo, Edith Criswell. Monnie Sumner. Beverly Pierce. De Nclda Irons. Lila Annis. Tauna Sirota. Katherine Weavor. Third Row: Marilyn Kahl. Joan Roddcwig. Barbara Conover. Beverly Ohl. Barbara Tobias. Kathleen O'Conner. Barbara Peters, Irma Castro. Noreita Zinger. Jeanne Moorhead. Helen Voorhees. Maureen Goldman. Marilyn Houts. Ben Jooper, John Willson. Officers President....................Ted Fisher Vice-President.........Charlotte Curtis Secretary................Shirley Curtis Treasurer...................Jean Lowe Now our travels begin to furnish us with a glimpse into some foreign countries. Imagining ourselves in South America, we look in on the Spanish Club, known by its members as El Cir- culo Espanol. Maurie Rosen, program chairman, and Charlotte Curtis, refreshment chairman, planned the meetings under the guidance of Miss Flossie Bates, club advisor. At the first club meeting, which was held in September, Jack Diedrick presented some baf- fling magic tricks and Toby Gershon sang sev eral solos. In October a musical program was presented by members of the Vocal Department under the direction of Mr. Kent Gannett. Kath- erine Ezell and the Boys' Quartet furnished the entertainment. Also, Jim Ketelson gave a read- ing. The November program consisted of the showing of a film entitled The Southern States”. One of the highlights of the club's activities was the Christmas party given in cooperation with the other language clubs. Members of El Circulo Espanol then sang several familiar Christmas carols in Spanish. Write Me A Love Scene”, a one-act play put on by members of the Dramatics Department, 92 was given at the February meeting under the direction of Maureen Parks. In March the club enjoyed another film Rio de Janeiro ; two mus- ical selections were sung by Diane Ekstrand. Probably the most important club meeting of the year was held in April when the club ob- served Pan-American Day. Members attended a banquet for the combined Pan-American clubs of the Tri-Cities at the Fort Armstrong Hotel. The program of the banquet was furnished by stu- dents from different schools. Being affiliated with the Junior Pan-American League, Spanish Club realizes the need for cooperation with Latin- American neighbors. Spanish Club members firmly advocate the study of a foreign language for young people today. In the past few years the world has become so much smaller and na- tions have come into such close contact with one another that the people should know about other peoples' languages. In our country it is especi- ally important that we know the language of our South American neighbors in order to get a bet- ter understanding of them. The last formal meeting of the year was held in May when officers for the next year were elected. Spanish Club's entry in the Homecoming Pa- rade was a patriotic float symbolizing the United Nations. A large painted globe was placed in the center, surrounded by multi-colored flags from every nation. Members of Spanish Club stood on the float dressed in costumes represent- ing different countries. The year's activities came to a close in June with the annual combined language club picnic held at Duck Creek Park. Besides eating, mem- bers enjoyed playing ball and tennis. The Duck Creek Inn was open, and later in the evening there was dancing. First Row: Lorraine Salato. Jacqueline Wyatt. Mildred Grimsell. Nancy Jean Myors. Jean Hargrove. Charlotte Curtis. Shirley Curtis. Ted Fisher. Barbara Dronter. Betty Kraft. Sarah Ernst. Pat Chance. Second Row: Marilyn Klehn. Mirian Heilman. Betty Ann Robb. Lanora Miller. Paula Still. Patto Dannacher. Nancy Scharff. Paralee Norman. Carolyn Ahrens. Virginia Holloway. Joy Jones. Marilyn Hanecoch, Sandra Senjen. Joan Rosenberg. Pat Fiedler. Jean Ogden. Joyce Moorhead. Nancy Powell. Miss Flossie Bates. Third Row: Louis Murfield. Bob Dodd. Don Doering, Don Luethje, Burdine Harrison, Jim Hill, Jim Harrison, Goorge Straetker, Bill Buck, Dave Friederichs. Bill Winckler. Bruce Weldon. 93 First Row: Donna Elder, Vivian Armstrong, Doris Siemens. Mary Wilkinson, Mary Jane Barlow, Marian Fahrncr. Jano Fredericks, Diane Hartman, Toby Gershon. Audrey Henncn. Fayo Buckman. Ioann Dierksen. Donna Wil- liams, Carol Swart, Clara Dague. Socond Row: Eleneor Bane, Betty Bruchmann. Dorthea Hinae. Betty Cornel- ius. Mary Ruhl. Nancy Shugars, Marylen Smith, Marian Wagner. Donna Adrian. Ardith Moyer, Donna Marihart. Marge Evans, Janet Marshall, Dorothy Smiley. Miss Flossie Bates. Third Row: Miss Minnie Eskelson. Helen Will- son, Kay Clemons. Glenn Winter, Harold Davis, Vlash Pullos, Elmer Mahoney, lames Grisham. Norman Mast. Polly Scott. Susan Healey. Suzanne Richardson. Sally Hinchliifo. Gwen Andresen. Erna Pinnow, Helen Hurning. Barbara Atkins, Nancy Hunzingor. Nancy Hamann. Mary Kroiter. Barbara Ward. Fourth Row: Robert Binder. Bob Browning. Kenneth Bridgford. Arthur Farrance. Russell Meyor, Harold Bischman. LoRoy Kuehl. Charles Lueth. Warren Schultz, Bob Patterson. Clifford Hendricks. Joan Fuhrman. Mary Sue lacobs. Judy Workman. Karen Hoban. Carol House, Delores Garms. Esther Watts. II Fall Officers First Consul..............Donna Adrian Second Consul..............Shirley Lee Scriba...................Marian Wagner Quaestor..................Ardith Meyer Spring Officers First Consul.............Diane Hartman Second Consul Audrey Hennen Scriba..................Marjorie Evans Quaestor..................Mary Krieter Onward to Rome, a country out of whose background our modem language has devel- oped. Studying and exploring interesting facts about this language are the members of the Latin Club. One of the highlights of the current year was the club banquet held November 20. The mem- bers carefully planned the decorations and pro- gram to convey the atmosphere of old Rome. The banquet's program included an impressive skit entitled Olympian Justice , after which a song fest was held. The club's meetings throughout the year have been educational as well as entertaining. For the December meeting members collaborated with other language clubs for a special Christ- mas program. At the January gathering a report on the Roman calendar was given, and in April a special program was planned to celebrate the birthday of Rome. The members also participated in selling at basketball and football games, and entered a float in the Homecoming Parade. A new feature added this year was the award- ing of pins to students with perfect attendance. However, small gold pins in the form of a Roman lamp are available to all members as recogni- tion of their membership. Guiding the club's activities were Miss Minnie Eskelson and Miss Flossie Bates, Latin teachers. 94 Fall Officers President........................Barbara LaDage Vice-President.............Cay Turnbull Secretary.......................Jeannine Ahlgren Secretary..................Beth Loufek Spring Officers President..........................Janet Moeller Vice-President.............Louise Lord Secretary.......................Jeannine Ahlgren Treasurer...........................Jean Metzger Far across the ocean we now venture to share with our French neighbors a knowledge of their language. With Miss Dorothy Blackman as guide, French Club members actually do absorb much French atmosphere, as demonstrated through their activities and programs. Members have a direct contact with their homeland'' in the form of three adopted French war orphans, whom they have been helping to support. The French Club was also one of the few high school organizations to make a contri- bution to the Friendship Train. Members earned money for these altruistic projects by selling re- freshments at football and basketball games. First Row: Shirley Kronfcld. Marilyn Guth. Cay Turnbull, Barbara LaDage, Beth Loufek, Betty Benesh, Kay Lage. Second Row: Miss Dorothy Blackman, Janet Moeller, Carol Bischman. Barbara Strong. Ann Lusk. Pat Tierney. Joan Durr. Barbara Woodward. Third Row: Louiso Lord. Barbara Scott. Zoann Weigman, Meg McTaggert. Verna Gail Applegate, Pat McGannon. Joyce Ihms. 95 Fall Officers President.....................Dick Allen Vice-President..........Kathleen Hickey Secretary...................Arlene Ortiz Treasurer......................lay Terry Spring Officers President...............Barbara Uhlinger Vice-President.................Jay Terry Secretary.....................Dick Allen Treasurer.................Frank Plambeck Our guide now directs our paths to the Quiil Club where we find young students interested in going ahead along literary lines. Their motto, the pen is mightier than the sword, guides their thinking and activities. Miss Mabel Johnstone advises the club mem- bers and helps them achieve their purpose — to encourage, develop, and provide an outlet for creative writing, original journalistic endeavors, or speech work. The programs provide any aspiring young writers with a chance to prove their merit through original plays, poems, stories, or radio skits which are presented at club meetings. At the October get-together Short Skirts or Long Skirts was the question debated. Five sophomores took part in the panel discussion. In December an all-boy cast presented a short skit entitled Women-Haters Club . The women- haters were Frank Plambeck, Jack Teegen, Pete Klein, Jack Diedrich, Dave Waltz, and Bob Lines. The club also sold refreshments at basketball and football games. Musical contributions were also presented at the meetings, but, for the most part, these ambi- tious members relied upon their own initiative and literary talent to carry their club through another successful year. First Row: Onalec Underwood. Dorthea Hinze. Audrey Hennen. Ioann Dierksen, Paralee Norman, Arlene Ortiz, Dick Allen, Kathleen Hickey, Pat Inman, Illene Eklund. Botsy Ross. Second Row: Miss Mabol Johnstone, Jack Diedrich, Bob Lines, Roger Dahms. Maurie Rosen. Marilyn Scrrine, Norma Melson. Bunny McDormott, Bonnybcl Pierce, Mary Ellen Hurlbut, Diana Hitchings, Pat Howell, Barbara Uhlinger. Donna Garrels. Third Row: Frank Plambeck. Merlin Bray, Jim Hanison. Jay Terry, David Waltz, Bonnie Belle Shirlaw, Catharine Theodorakis, Joan Fuhrman. Kathleen Grover. Mary Sue Jacobs. Judy Johnson, Lanora Millor. 96 First Row: Hortha Soonke. Ray Rossmiller. Harvey Prinz, Cliiton Matz. Second Row: Norman Mast. Arno Schrieier. lack Otto. Dick Allen. Doug Koss. Don Koss. Officers President.................Harvey Prinz Vice-President...........Ray Rossmiller Secretary-Treasurer......Hertha Soenke Our attention is now attracted by a sudden flash. Upon closer investigation, we see that it is caused by the members of the Camera Club trying to improve their picture-taking ability. The purpose of the club is to broaden the in- terest, knowledge, and scope of experience of those students who have an avocational interest in photography. The meetings, which take place once a month, offer helpful hints and give actual experience to these shutter-snappers . For the November get- together Harvey Prinz gave a talk and demon- stration on the developing of films. A talk on the mounting of aerial photos provided another in- teresting and practical program. The programs of this club are not only entertaining but actu- ally assist the members by giving them first-hand pointers on photography techniques. Clifton Matz worked as advisor to these picture-taking fans. 97 First Row: Elizabeth Hoffman. Ila Wendhausen. Darlene Beert. Darlene Gimm. Second Row: Lois Riedesel. Valeria Paper. Elaine Ehlers Luett. Mrs. Vera Pierce. Diana Hitchings. Dorothy Willers. Ruth Buhmann. Fall Officers President...............Darlene Beert Vice-President.......Joan Wendhausen Secretary...............Darlene Gimm Treasurer............Elizabeth Hoffman Historian...............Ruth Buhmann Spring Officers President...............Dorothy Willers Vice-President..........Ruth Buhmann Secretary............Joan Wendhausen Treasurer...................Elaine Luett Historian...............Darlene Gimm Our tour of the school's clubs would not be complete without investigating the activities of Normal Club, a club which prepares its mem- bers to take over jobs as future teachers. A fall wiener roast was held at Duck Creek Park. The Christmas meeting was patterned after a typical Christmas program in a rural school. In the spring, Mr. Banze, county super- intendent of schools, gave the girls helpful sug- gestions for problems they will be facing next year as teachers. An outstanding event of the year was the club's annual banquet held in May. Mrs. Vera Pierce served the club as advisor. 98 First Row: Dorothy Walker. Betty Whitebock. Jeannine Ahlgren. Gayle Hein. Betsy Ross. Barbara Dickey. Second Row: Marianno Petersen. Miss Catherine Downing. Nadean Appleby. Bonnie Belle Shirlaw. Neva Stewart. Marian Henning. Dawny Shirlaw. Margaret Murray. Barbara Bolle. Third Row: Dawn Helkenn. Jean House, lean Jorgensen. Arlene Kistonmacher. Doris Wilson. Lorraine Harder. Fall Officers President.........................Gayle Hein Vice-President.................Jeannine Ahlgren Secretary-Treasurer...............Betsy Ross Spring Officers President........................Nadean Appleby Vice-President............Dawny Shirlaw Secretary-Treasurer A rlene Schroeder We now find ourselves at the Jane Addams Club, where thirty-six future home-makers can be seen working together to live up to their motto of “gracious living . This year the club donated the money mem- bers earned by selling refreshments at football games to the Iowa Society for Crippled Children. At Christmas club members sponsored a party for the faculty. Some entertaining and worth- while field trips were taken to various places about the city. In the spring a tea was held for club members' mothers. Activities were carried on under the leader- ship of the club supervisor, Miss Catherine Downing. 99 Front Row: Linda Fishor. Hertha Soenke, Margaret Murray, Catherine Murray, Jim Gerboth, Marjorie Warner, Don Jafvert. Goonet Sines. Mildred Proffitt, Stella Koehler. Socond Row: Marilyn MacKenzie. Ada Kearney, Normagene Olinger, Beverly Allon, Laura Webb, Joy Orr, Connie Koning, Mary Jean Hayes. Joann Dierkson. Paula Still. Patte Dannacher. Nancy Scharff. Toby Gershon. Third Row: Ken Romcr. Russ Proffitt, Bill Bixby. John O'Connell. Bill Nielsen. Gene Matthows. Ray Sutton, Norris Magnuson. Phil Hintormoistor. Jim Remer. Dale Snyder. Willard Herberg. Fall Officers Leader.....................Jim Gerboth Assistant Leader......Marjorie Warner Spring Officers Leader......................Don Jafvert Assistant Leader......Marjorie Warner On Tuesday morning before school our guide warns us to tread lightly for we approach Early Morning Fellowship, one of Davenport High School's new clubs. Here we find approximately thirty-five students worshipping together. An appropriate motto for this group is the verse found in Ecclesiastes 12:1 — Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasures in them.” The procedure of the meeting includes hymn singing, prayers, and the reading of scripture selections from the Bible. After this a short talk is given by a missionary, minister, or layman. Some excellent speakers were presented throughout the year which proved to be very inspiring to these interested young people. An offering which was taken up at each meeting was donated to some worthy form of Christian work. Howard Makeever aided the club by serving as advisor. 100 OFFICERS (IIIIS Fall Officers President Keith Peterson Vice-President. .......William Zoeckler Secretary..........................Robert Lines Treasurer.................James Ketelsen Spring Officers President.........................William Beenck Vice-President...........George Straetker Secretary..........................Robert Lines Treasurer...........................James Hagan Assuming a military air, we now approach Officers Club with stiff, martial tread. The pur- pose of the club is to teach its members habits of precision, orderliness, courtesy, and correct- ness of posture and deportment. A respect for authority and the principles of leadership are also taught to the members. In the spring members of Officers Club visit each junior high school to explain the R.O.T.C. program to the students planning to enter high school the following year. Officers Club directly sustains the Rifle Team by paying the club's expenses. Another function of the club is to pre- scribe the standards for the cadet battalion op- eration. First Row: Wondoll Baskerville, Gone Younkin. Koith Petersen, Paul Clark, Carl Moior. Second Row: Carl Myers. Bob Lines. Curtis Stoltenberg. Ernest Lester, Fred Schumann. Third Row: Virgil Dillon. David Shippy. George Straetker, Charles Hawley. La Verne Dohrmann. 101 RIFLE Ill i: Officers President............Wendell Baskerville Vice-President....................Robert Bolt Executive Officer......Paul Burmeister Secretary............................Jay Terry Zing! A shot rings through the air, but our guide assures us that it is only caused by the members of the Davenport High School Junior Rifle Club practicing on the target range. Under the supervision of Joseph Carr, mem- bers of the club learn how to shoot correctly ac- cording to the specific rules and regulations of the National Rifle Association. Club members not only gain a knowledge of the correct positions and methods of shooting, but also the safe and correct way of handling guns. By the time a member has worked himself up from Pro-Marksman to a Distinguished Rifleman, he can justly feel that he is an experienced marksman. The numerous individual and team contests that are held throughout the year develop and stimulate the boys' interest; members gain the fullest possible enjoyment from their shooting by firing with their friends in matches as well as for match qualifications. Front Row: Carl Kroger, Paul Burmicstcr. Evan Evans, Richard Mardis, Ted Dick, Paul Hebblen. Second Row: Ken- neth Cabel, Wesley Kuehl, Carl Burry. Dick Wulff, Evortt lack, Jerold Clemmons. Third Row: Don Moldenhaucr, Eugene Lybeck. Don Shewry, Wendell Baskorvillo, Harry Myers. Harold lasper. 102 Front Row: Ernest Lester. Charles Hawley. Keith Petersen. Paul Clark. Carl Meier. Second Row: LaVcrne Lindberg. Fay Schlotfoldt. Robert Lines. LaVorno Dohrmann. Kenneth Bridgford. Third Row: Richard Mardis. Floyd Wendel. Master Sgt. Cooper. Virgil Dillon. Vaughn Schmidt. Fall Officers President...................Virgil Dillon Vice-President..............Bill Zoeckler Secretary-Treasurer.........Carl Meier Spring Officers President...........................Paul Clark Vice-President...........George Norman Secretary-Treasurer..................Bob Lines Our next stop is the Service Club where we find a group that really lives up to its name. At football games members sell programs and act as ushers for the reserved seat section. Mem- bers of the organization also serve by checking coats in the cloak rooms at basketball games, and school dances. An interesting aspect of the club's program is the operating of the school's public address system during auditorium per- iods, athletic affairs, and school dances. The Service Club has its social get-togethers, too, in the form of a picnic and the club's annuai banquet. Master Sergeant E. J. Cooper aided the club by serving as advisor. 103 First Row: Dorothy Miller. Maria Storjohann. Lillian Kuohl. Kathryn Ayres, Yolanda Car- stens. Lou Hinrichsen. Pat Claussen. Second Row: Miss Floronc© Anderson, Werner Michel. Don Martens. Mildred Finnegan. Eva Goodale. Irma Hotx. Mary Ann Chilla. Don Doering. Ernest Lester. Third Row: Harvey Print. lack Otto. Chuck Martin. Jay Terry, Jim McClena- han. Merlin Bray. Oscar Leidenfrost. Jim Pohlers, Fall Officers President....................Jim Pohlers Vice-President.....................Chuck Martin Secretary............................Eve Goodale Treasurer..........................Maria Storjohann Spring Officers President............................Jay Terry Vice-President....................Merlin Bray Secretary Bonnie Smith Treasurer Maria Storjohann Deutscher Verein , a name unfamiliar to our eyes, naturally attracts our attention. At a sec- ond glance we see that, translated, the phrase means German Club. The club's goal is to stim- ulate interest and improve the members' knowl- edge of the German language. As a means of accomplishing this, club mem- bers carry on correspondence with German students overseas. This year the club also pur- chased phonograph records to be used in class study. The club's advisor is Miss Florence Anderson. First Row: Carol Peters. Nancy Kloinhen, Pat Benhart. Marlene Frauen. Second Row: Dorothyann Maag. Annamarie Roche. Mrs. Fern Peterson. Shirley Carpen- ter. Melva Kardel. Officers President..............Nancy Kleinhen Vice-President.......................Pat Benhart Secretary..........................Carol Peters Treasurer..............Marlene Frauen Our travels now bring us to the Horizon Club. This club, representing the senior division of the Camp Fire Girls, is organized for the purpose of development of personality, social experiences, vocation exploration, and service to others. The subjects of personality and appearance formed a unified basis for the club's programs during the year. Horizon Club has included in its year of social activities a fall wiener roast, a bicycle hike, and a Christmas party. Mrs. Fern Peterson served the club as school advisor, while Miss Adelaide Avoy was the ad- visor from the Camp Fire Girls' Office. 104 Another entertaining stop on our journey is a meeting of Thespians, one of Davenport High School's honor so- cieties. Members consist of aspiring dramatists who aim to provide an in- telligent scope of knowledge and inter- est in dramatics. To become eligible for membership in this club a student must earn ten points by one hundred hours of work, doing such things as taking part in plays, helping on stage crews, or enter- ing into some other dramatic work. Nine representatives from this organ- ization attended a National Dramatics Art Conference held at Indiana Univer- sity, Bloomington. Indiana A formal initiation banquet for all those who had earned the required number of points was held in January. Miss Florence Clark served the club as advisor. First Row: Joan Thompson, Donna Mease. Barbara Strong. Jolly Ann Horton. Pat Hebcler. Jean Lowe. Maureen Parks. Second Row: Nancy Shamon. Pete Mathews, Bob Farber. Dick Palmquist. Warren Jacobs. Jerry Rothschild, Ruth Wiggors. First Row: Jay Erwin, Clella Berg. Jolly Ann Horton. Patty Coiiiold. Joan Thomp- son. Second Row: Bob Farber. Floramae Gates. Martha LeBuhn. Jim Copeland. Officers President...........................Jay Erwin Vice-President.........Floramae Gates Secretary.............Jolly Ann Horton Treasurer...............Jim Copeland The last stop on our tour of clubs is Quill and Scroll, an honorary organization for journalism students. The members proudly wear small gold pins that show their membership in this club, for they signify many long hours of work writing copy for the school newspaper or yearbook. A member must also be in the upper third of his class. New club members were initiated at a ban- quet held January 9. Guiding the activities of the club was Miss Jane Schmitz, journalism teacher. 105 11« TII t' i School spirit ... no other activity stim- ulates school spirit more than does a sharply contested sports program. After many hours of conditioning and practic- ing the boys take to the field or the floor and combine their brawn and brains to win the game. These boys play not only to bring thrills to the fans but also honors to the school. The aim of each fellow is to make the traveling squad so that he might go places with the team. And, at the end of the season there is always a feeling of pride when one receives a letter or thinks that he helped to win one of those trophies which will be added to the many that now line the cases in the halls. A Typical High School's Sports Program Leaves August, 1947; Ends May, 1948. Davenport's gridiron domination of the past was lowered considerably during the 1947 sea- son as Coach Wally Schwank and his grid eleven weathered one of the most dismal sea- sons ever posted at DHS. The local aggregation managed to spread devastation over two foes, but fell by the wayside to seven opponents and gained an even split in another contest to round out the 10-game schedule. In their 1947 debut the Demons displayed a floating power in pulverising the Greyhounds of Burlington, 31 to 13. Davenport's passing at- tack featured by Ward Shawver and Dan Had- away with Jim Hayek on the receiving line were the highlights of the initial tussle. As the season progressed, Iowa City, Roose- velt of Cedar Rapids, East Moline, and the Clinton River Kings downed the Imps in succes- sive order before Davenport managed to gain a 6 to 6 tie with their arch rival, Moline. The defeat to Clinton in the Homecoming battle was the first reverse decision since the gala event was made a tradition thirteen years ago. East Waterloo gridmen administered the fifth setback as they punished the Imps to the tune of 26 to 12. In their annual classic with Rock Island, the Crimson caught fire and spoiled the Demon chances of regaining a winning stride. The outcome revealed a score of 20 to 6 in favor of Rock Island. In the third quarter of the Ram-Imp game at Dubuque, Bill Wanzell took command of the pig- skin and raced to the lone score of the game, thus giving Davenport its second and last vic- tory of the campaign. Davenport's last chance of any title hopes was crushed when St. Ambrose copped the city crown 30 to 12 on a snow-covered gridiron. The blizzard blasted any Demon hopes of re- taining city-wide supremacy, thus giving Dav- enport its seventh reverse decision of the cam- paign. Tho ambitious varsity squad is caught in one of their off moments being carefully watched over by their protectors , tho varsity coaches. 108 Action is tense as the Blue Devils valiently fight their opponents on the home grid field during ono of the season's games. Despite the fact that the opposition compiled 142 points to the Imps' 97, Davenport did fairly well on the statistical side during the past sea- son. The Blue Devils notched 87 first downs while their competitors managed to garner but 76 ten-yard surpassings. In the aerial attack the Red and Blue attempted 172 forward passes, and completed 55 for a 32 per cent average, while their 10 foes connected on 17 throws out of a possible 64 for a 27 per cent average. In yards gained by rushing, the opposition showed their superiority for they punched and threaded De- mon stalwarts for 1,696 yards, while Davenport established 1,075 yards. However, the total net yards for the passing department gave Daven- port a decided edge. The opponents also came out on top in the yards penalized category as they had 517 yards marked off against them, while Davenport was penalized 349 yards for misdemeanors. Practicing a play with the pigskin are Bill Wan- sell. John Stockton, Dick Oline. and Dan Hadaway. The sevon members of the Davenport forward wall that proved to be trouble for the Blue Devil's opponents over the past season are. left to right. Bob Bucklos, Jim Rock. Marty Wilson. Roger Diercks. Hugh Aldredge, Don Paulsen, and lim Hayek. 109 Streaking across the field is Dick Oline. Imp quarterback, who is hoping to hit pay dirt with the help of Ward Shawver. left halfback, who is coming up in the rear. VARSITY SCHEDULE We They Sept. 12 Burlington 31 13 Sept. 19 Iowa City 6 12 Sept. 26 Roosevelt, Cedar Rapids 6 8 Oct. 3 East Moline 12 13 Oct. 10 Clinton 0 14 Oct. 17 Moline 6 6 Oct. 23 West Waterloo 12 26 Oct. 31 Rock Island 6 20 Nov. 7 Dubuque 6 0 Nov. 14 St. Ambrose 12 30 SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE Sept. 12 Coolidge, Moline We 0 They 19 Sept. 19 Rock Island 0 13 Sept. 26 Deere. Moline 7 13 Oct. 3 East Moline 19 0 Oct. 7 Deere, Moline 12 14 Oct. 10 Clinton 7 13 Oct. 17 Coolidge, Moline 7 21 Oct. 24 Dubuque 30 6 Oct. 31 Rock Island 13 13 Nov. 7 Clinton 12 7 Mombors of tho varsity squad: First Row: Clom Bridge, line coach. Don Andre, Bill Wanzell. Don Paulsen. Dan Rybaski. Ward Shawver, Dave Makeever. John Bakeris. Marty Wilson. Tom Swyers. Bob Buckles. Jim Trissel. Jim Rock. Coach Doug Atkins. Second Row: Gene Moeller. Hugh Aldredge. Dick Duley. Bob LeBuhn, Dick Oline. Dan Hadaway. Reo Guenther. Jim Hill. Roger Diercks, John Stockton. Ronald Ritchie, Jim Hayek. Third Row: Coach Wally Schwank, Earl Schnoor. lorry Quigg. John Bates, Paul Petersen. Jack Bruchmann. Leonard Tedford. Jerry McAttee. Dale Goorgo. Bob Swanson. Don Bryan, Wade Oaks. Coach Dardis. Fourth Row: Willis Rosing. Verne Gray. Dave Simpson. Bob McCoy. James Behr, Harry Jagor. Larry Hamann. Don Popp. Bernard Schebler. Louis Stock. Doan Taylor. Art Farrance, Jack Niemann. Fifth Row: John O'Connell, Kenny Carter. Bob Lange. Konny Wells, Burr Troxell. John Ruger. Sam Kresse. Virgil Ihms. Bernie Roberts. Ed Lowis. First Row: Ed Georgo. Ronald Huff. Floyd Lane, Rogor Beckwith. Don Costigan. Ed Lindsay. Larry Kelly. Bill Stengor. Jack Kimmel. Dewey Marselle. Elmer Mahoney. Second Row: Bow Bowman. Dwayne Housley. Dick Beert. Gone Newell. Bob McMahon, Wayne Walters. Bob Baustian. Willard Neuman. Jim Rogers. Dick Fahl. Third Row: Warren Wood. Bob Swartzendruber. Bob Miller. Harold Bischman. Don Shewry, Ronnie Sass. Bob Bcoge. George Beck. Ray Brown. Pat Murphy. Ken Buckles. Dick Wanzell. Coach Dick Devine. Fourth Row: John Dennison. Dick Culp. Pete Villainess. Jim Willers, Dave Frederichs. Don Fritz. Vornon Miller. Bob Roller. Clifford Hendricks. Evan Evans. Fifth Row: David Braack. lames Grisham, Noil Smith. Don Mouldenhauer. Wilfred Wiseman. Guy McCubbin. Lewis Mirfield. Alfonso Valdez. Arnold Pruter. Don Dennison. SCORING Player Jim Hayek John Stockton Bill Wanzell Jim Hill Dave Makeever Gene Moeller Dick Oline Ward Shawver Dick Allen Won: 2, Lost: 7, Tied: 1. PARADE T. D. P. A. T. T. P. 7 0 42 2 0 12 2 0 12 2 0 12 1 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 1 0 6 0 1 1 Tho 1947-48 cheerleaders are. around tho D to the right. Peggy Foley. Elaino Hamann, Janie Redden. Larry Goettsch. Marguerite Courtney. Gerry Siofors. Mary Annis. Joyce Hovendick. Billio Kellogg, and Pat Hebeler. Football coaches, standing left to right, are Bill Rosing. Doug Atkins. Clem Bridge. Mike Dardis. Dick DoVino. and. kneeling, Wally Schwank, head coach. Jim Stange eyes tho basket for a free throw while tho other members of the starting five look on with eager anticipation. They are. from left to right. Tom Stenger. Lugene Dietz, Roger Diercks. and Skip Greene. TllltOKill Four pairs of hands including those of lim Stango, 15. and Lu Dietz, 17, go into the air in an attempt to grab a rebound. VARSITY SCHEDULE We They 28 Muscatine 33 23 5 East Moline 48 36 6 Iowa City 44 29 12 Clinton 50 32 19 East Waterloo 87 24 20 Ottumwa 54 38 31 Moline 44 41 3 St. Ambrose 57 38 9 Dubuque 49 47 16 Rock Island 44 30 17 Wilson, Cedar Rapids 57 26 23 West Waterloo 49 38 24 Franklin, Cedar Rapids 44 28 30 Clinton 34 11 31 East Moline 56 30 6 Iowa City 50 51 7 Roosevelt, Cedar Rapids 60 28 13 McKinley, Cedar Rapids 63 47 14 Muscatine 51 40 2.1 Rock Island 61 45 27 Dubuque 69 24 28 Moline 38 37 112 Annexing the city crown, the Mississippi Va! ley Conference title, and the Quad-City cham- pionship during the regular cage season tabbed Davenport as the leading contender in the fight for the best prep quintet in the State of Iowa. However, their bid for state laurels was demol- ished at the hands of Manning High School, which furnished the needed talent to dispose of the highly favored Blue Devils in the finale of the State Tournament. 43 to 36. Previously in tournament play Davenport had bested Clinton, Iowa City, McKinley of Cedar Rapids, Conesville, Loras Academy of Dubuque, and Ankeny, and, by so doing, captured the district and sub-state titles. A roar goes up from tho Davenport bench as Jim Stange makes a froe throw to win the Moline oncountcr. Members of tho Domon squad aro. left to right. Paul Moon, coach. Skip Greene, Dan Hadaway. Paul Still, assistant coach, Goorge Beck. Bill Stengor. Roger Brown. Dick Oline. Ed Schick. Ward Shawver. and Art Kenyon. Giving the cage situation real thought aro Davenport's three top notch coachos who guided tho sophomore and varsity fivos to a successful season. Pictured left to right aro Paul Still, assistant varsity coach. Paul Moon, varsity hoad mentor, and Clem Bridge, sophomore coach. During the regular cage season the Imps cop- ped 23 victories and fell to Iowa City by a scant one point in their lone setback of the campaign. Coach Paul Moon, in his tv entieth year as head mentor, had talent galore and came through with one of the most successful seasons. At the beginning of the season, Davenport pushed back Muscatine and continued the pace until Iowa City provided the needed punch to give Daven- port their first setback in thirty-one games. This number includes the 1946-47 championship squad's contributions. 113 Members of the varsity squad. Left to right, front row: Jack Kyle, manager. Dan Hadaway, Lugono Dietz. Jim Stange. Roger Diercks. Tom Stenger. Skip Greene, and Dick Ekstrom. manager. Second row: Assistant Coach Paul Still. Art Kenyon. Allen Baker. Ed Schick. Don Gruenwald. Roger Brown. Dick Oline. and Coach Paul Moon. Back row: Jim Koyoth, Dave Makoever. Jim McClenahan. George Beck. Don Nelson. Ward Shawver. and Dick Ehlera. Skip Greene drives in for an easy lay-up shot during the East Moline encounter while Lu Dietz. 17. and Rogor Diercks rush in to follow the shot, providing the Skipper missed. Three unidentified Hilltoppers failed to prevent a Demon basket. Wharton fieldhouse was the scene of a battle in the last game of the season, as the Blue Devils edged the Maroons 38 to 37. This picture shows the determination and fight released by both quintets in an attempt to get a robound. Throe Demons aro amidst the scramble. Skip Greene. 10. Lu Diotz, 17. and lim Stange. IS. Highlights of the 1947-48 season showed the setting of a new record for points scored in a single contest. Davenport buried the East Water- loo Trojans by a score of 87 to 24. As a benefit for victims of last spring's disas- trous flood in Ottumwa, the Blue Devils encoun- tered the Bulldogs before a crowd of 2,800. The late A. I. Naumann presented a check to the Ottumwa coach for $1,205. The Blue Devils copped the contest 54 to 28. Both Moline and Iowa City furnished stiff com- petition during the season. The Moline Maroons were able to come within three points in both games, while Iowa City succeeded in upsetting the Demons in the second meeting of the two squads. 114 DAVFNPORT SCHOOLS MUSEUM Presenting the basketball trophies to Mr. Berry are. left to right. Skip Greene. Lugene Dietz. Roger Diercks. Dan Hadaway. and Jim Stange. The Davenport yearlings under the coaching of Clem Bridge proved equally successful as they compiled a 20-1 record during the season. The lone setback was a 45 to 30 slashing at the hands of the Clinton River Kings. In a return match Davenport edged Clinton 21 to 20 to gain a share of the Mississippi Valley Conference which has been won by the sophs fourteen times all toll. SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE We They Nov. 28 Muscatine 44 20 Dec. 5 East Moline 38 35 Dec. 6 Iowa City 40 23 Dec 12 Clinton 32 45 Dec. 19 East Waterloo 69 23 Dec. 31 Calvin Coolidge, Moline 45 32 Ian. 3 St. Ambrose 46 27 Ian. 9 Dubuque 34 22 Ian. 16 Rock Island 36 35 Ian. 17 Wilson. Cedar Rapids 58 23 Jan. 23 West Waterloo 40 32 Jan. 24 Franklin, Cedar Rapids 45 21 Ian. 30 Clinton 20 19 Ian. 31 East Moline 45 20 Feb- 6 Iowa City 39 30 Feb. 7 Roosevelt, Cedar Rapids 59 15 Feb. 13 McKinley, Cedar Rapids 75 31 Feb. 14 Muscatine 39 16 Feb. 21 Rock Island 62 32 Feb. 27 Dubuque 47 13 Feb. 28 Moline 49 34 Members of the sophomore squad. Left to right, front row: Coach Clem Bridge, Bill Stenger, Kenneth Buckles, Bob LeBuhn, Willard Newman, Buddy Clark. Back row: Robert Garner, manager. Donald Fritz. James Rogers. Jerry Jager. Henry Schuldt. Leonard Tedford, and Daniel Dennison, manager. 115 Proparing themselves lor the opening of the track soason. the members of the toam practice below the gym. Governor Cribbs prepares to run as the other members of the mile relay team stand behind him. They are. left to right, Bruce Flor- ence. Harry Winters, and Don Lange. By successfully defending their Mississippi Valley Conference crown and by copping the State Indoor Track title, the Davenport High School cindermen had one of their most success- ful seasons. Top honors of the year go to Jim Hayek, Gov- ernor Cribbs, Jim Lundquist, Jim Trissel, John Stockton, Don Lange, Fred Dittman, Bud Docter- man, Harry Winters. Kenny Thomsen, Jon War- dell, Gene Moeller, and Jim Hill. In the Mississippi Valley Conference meet Jim Hayek, senior, tied the record for the high hurd- les which was set in 1941. The Davenport team picked up its 70 points in the MVC conference with first and second places. On April 14 Davenport trackmen were host for the Davenport Relays, an event in which ap- proximately thirty schools particiated. Coaches Jesse Day, Mike Dardis, and Bill Ros- ing again led the cindermen to their victories. Tho members of the track squad. First row. left to right: Thomsen. George. Florence. Cribbs. Trissel. Hill. Hayek. Lango. Paulson. Second row: Moyer, Josse Day. head coach. Annis, Cracker. Burroll. Winters. Dottman. Dismer. Brown. Lundquist. Moollor. Stockton. Third row: Carter. Mike Dardis, coach. Spios. lahr. Hamann. Star. Max- well. Cunningham. Swyers. Soltau. Meyers, Behr. Havercamp. Lewis, Pruitt. Bill Rosing, coach. Fourth row: Davis. Whisler. Eckstein. Tack. Guenther. Ritchie. Kelly. Rosing, Allen. Fritz. Fifth row: Sutton, Brant, Willers. Sass. Bischman. Willers. Kroppach. Miller. Acola. Sixth row: Oaks. Bryan. Piersall. Draper. LeBuhn. Schebler. Newmann. Kimmell. Wanzoll. Ihms. Seventh row: Fahl, Bennett. Pobuda, Walters. Collins. Sailing. Banta. Wiseman. Villinis. manager. 116 Dick Keyoth. Jay Riedesel. and Art Kcyon. pitchers, warm up with the catchers. Bill Wilson and Bob Buckles. Starting the diamond play for the 1948 spring season, the Red and Blue got off to a fine start in Quad-City play. Opponents for the season included Moline. Kewanee, St. Ambrose, Rock Island, East Moline, and Waterloo. Infield positions for the Imps were filled by George Beck, sophomore, first base; Skip Greene, second; Tom Stenger, shortstop, and Ward Shawver, third. Four seniors, all of them return- ing lettermen, were in the outfield posts. They were Ed Schick, Lugene Dietz, Ted Robinson, and Jim Campbell. Behind the plate were two seniors, Bill Wilson, and Bob Buckles. Hurling for the Imps were Jim Riedesel, Dick Keyoth, and Art Kenyon. Coach Doug Atkins guided the Davenport team to its victories. Skip Greene propares to bat while Dave Makeevor and Ward Shawver wait their turns. The members of the baseball team. First row, left to right: Bob Buckles. Ed Schick. George Beck, Bill Wilson. Dick Koyoth. Jay Riedesel. Skip Greene. Art Kenyon. Dave Makeever. and Ted Robinson. Second row: Coach Doug Atkins. Alton Inman. Howard Dietz. Joe Sangstor. Walter Olson. Ward Shawver. Jim Campbell. Jerry Quigg. John Bates, Jim Keyoth. Roger Brown. Floyd Wendel. and Dean Taylor, manager. 117 Bob Lewis, economy size wrestler, looks on while the Dextor twins gain effective holds on Phil Duggan, loft, and lohn Campbell. The members of the wrestling squad are. first row. left to right. Bob Lewis, )im Watt, Harry Doxter. Phil Duggan. Eugono Picrsall. In the second row are Dick Simmons. Harold Dexter. )im Hill. lerome Schebler, and John Campbell. (IV rl 1IIW 111T 11.1 L nil The Imp matmen completed their 1947-48 sea- son with a record of eleven wins and four tour- nament championships. Thirteen lettermen re- ported for practice at the opening of the Demon wrestling season. The Imps won the Mississippi Valley Confer- ence for the first time in wrestling history. First places were copped by Bob Lewis, Gene Pier- sail. and Jim Hill, while second places went to Harry Dexter, Jim Campbell. Dick Simmons, and Bill Wanzell. The only third place winner in the conference was Jim Watt. In dual competition the matmen defeated West Waterloo for the first time in the history of the rivalry of the two schools. Honors for the team were also grabbed when the matmen managed to defeat two previously undefeated teams from Chicago. These teams were from Proviso and New Trier high schools. The matmen had a successful meet when they captured honors in the Davenport Invitational and Quadrangular tournaments. Both of these meets were won by the grapplers by large mar- gins and every man on the varsity squad man- aged to win one of the first three places. The fifth straight victory of the year was at- tained by the Imp squad after members success- fully defeated a Moline aggregation, 30 to 11. Davenport picked up its points in this meet when Harry Dexter, Bob Lewis and Dick Simmons won by falls, and Jim Campbell and Jerry Schebler captured their matches by decisions. Top honors of the year go to the following Red and Blue matmen: Bob Lewis, Jim Watt, Harry Dexter, Harold Dexter, Phil Duggan, Gene Pier- sail. Dick Simmons. Jim Hill, Jerry Schebler, and Jim Campbell. Coaches O. E. Johnson and Doug Atkins led the Impmen to their many victories throughout the year. 118 Forming a tennis racket are the members oi the girls' tennis team. They are. clock- wise. Martha LeBuhn. Betty Lou Meyer. Barbara Korn. Peggy Foley. Barbara Con- over. Barbara LaDage. Lonnio Hueckstedt. managor. Miss Deone Gibson. Janie Red- den, Sally Stcckel. Floramae Gates, and Bette Korn. The membors of tho boys' tennis team in the first row are. left to right. George Straetker. Dick Wolf. Dick Ehlers. Jim McClenahan. and Coach Siverly. In the second row are Don Moldenhauer. Ed Peterhoff. Chuck Martin. Bill Grampp. and Frank Carthey. The end of the 1947 fall tennis schedule found the Boys' Tennis Squad on the short end of the matches this year. Under their new coach, Russ Siverly, the boys worked on the fundamentals of the game. The only game the netsters copped was with East Moline by a score of 7 to 2. The scores of the non-victory meets were Davenport 1, East Moline 6; Davenport 0, Moline 8; Davenport 3, East Moline 4; Davenport 2, Rock Island 6. Six lettermen reported for practice and Coach Siverly built his team around these six men They were Bill Beenck, George Straetker, Bill Grampp, Dick Ehlers, Sam Kinser, and Jim Mc- Clenahan. Other members of the team were Frank Carthey, Jerry Jager, and Jim Lindsay. The Girls' Tennis Team, on the other hand, under the coaching of Miss Deone Gibson, came through with six wins plus a second in the an- nual Quad-City tournament. Martha LeBuhn won the girls' singles contest for the second con secutive time. Moline was the first to bow to the feminine netsters by a score of 6 to 2. Following Moline were East Moline, 7 to 2; Rock Island, 9 to 1; Rock Island, 5 to 0; East Moline, 4 to 1; Moline 7 to 2. The first ten girls on the team this year were Martha LeBuhn, Betty Lou Meyer, Bette Korn, Bobbie Korn, Peggy Foley, Floramae Gates, Barbara Conover. Barbara LaDage, Janie Red- den, and Sally Steckel. 119 ii. tui: Nine regular linkmen returned to the links for the spring warm-up session for the Red and Blue golfers. Although the weather was bad, the boys did their best to work the team into shape. The nine starters for the team included Jim Stange, Dick Oline, Ivan Hanssen, Fred Keding, Paul Wolfe, Dick Wells, Russell Meyers, Don Rosche, and Richard Pederson. This spring the Davenport team had a 17-card schedule with seven home meets listed. The tee- off for the season was held April 7, when the linkmen met Rock Island and Moline at Moline. At other meets during the season the St. Am- brose and East Moline teams provided opposi- tion for the boys. The linkmen tried their best to equal last year's record which listed the winning of the District Tourney and the taking of fifth place in the State Meet. The team was coached by Russell Bickford. The members of the 90H team. First row, left to right: Ivan Hanssen, Richard Pedersen, Jim Stange. Dick Oline, and Douglas Koss. Second row: Don Hermann. Russ Meyer, Paul Wolfe. Pete Klein, and Coach Russell Bickford. 120 Jim Hayek. track. Jim Stange. basketball. IIP IIP TIIP Vl.ll D” stands for Davenport, a school with a great interest in its athletic events. The yearbook staff chose these boys to repre- sent the various teams. They were selected not only for their ability, but also for their good sportsman- ship, team spirit, and general good character. Ivan Hanssen. golf. September 2 School year begins 12 Opening of the football season 23- 25 I Q tests October 10 Homecoming festivities 15 Sears-Roebuck Foundation Opening in Retail Training Room 16 Newcomer's Party 24- 25 All school play. Stage Door 28-29 Yearbook subscription drive opens with an aud November 12 Open house 21 Spinster Spree Pepsi Cola Scholarship Exams 24-26 Hi De Hi 27-28 Thanksgiving vacation December 12 Dr. Bach speaks on public speaking program 14 Instrumental Concert at Masonic Temple 20 Christmas vacation begins January 5 School resumes after Christmas vacation February 12 Election of senior class officers 20 Faculty tea introducing Mr. and Mrs. Berry March 5-6 Minstrel Show 17-20 State Basketball Tournament 25 Iowa State College Glee Club in aud 26-29 Spring vacation April 9 Military Ball 14 Davenport Relays 17 State Speech Finals at Boone 30 Career Day Exhibit May 4 Harmony Hall presented by Girls' Glee Club 13-14 Senior Class Play. Junior Miss 14 Boys' State Election 18 Federal Inspection for ROTC 20-21 Mississippi Valley Music Festival at Burlington 24-25 State Baseball Tournament 27 Music Festival 28 Sonior Prom June 3 Senior Class Day 4 Senior picnic 6 Baccalaureate Service 8 School year ends 9 Graduation The Newcomers' Party 122 BOOSTERS Isabelle Ramey, 2nd Floor, Davenport Bank Building Paul C. Otto Phil Sitrick, Lincoln National Life Insurance H. M. Hurevitz, M. D. R. W. Paulsen, C.P.A. W. G. Bessmer, M. D. Dr. P. A. White Dr. E. G. Senty Dr. A. A. Garside Dr. L. W. Kimberly Killey Cleaners Radamachers Dr. Voreck Dr. Barwasser Wildman's Prescription Pharmacy L. M. Turnbull Dr. Wormley David P. Sperling Sheriff Walter H. Beuse H. A. Gettert uuth 121 East Third Street Phone 2-3553 Heartiest congratulations to the 1948 Blackhawk Annual staff on the production of an outstanding D.H.S. yearbook — an achievement of which you can be justly proud. It has been our privilege this year, as in the past, to have a part in assuring the success of your publica- tion. We have enjoyed photographing many Seniors for The Blackhawk and making the photo-engraving plates used throughout these pages. Perfection at young prices. Third Floor Our 76tli Year CONSIDER D [][ Consider the printed page, how it can reveal realms of knowledge to the student, enable the fiction-reader to lead a thousand lives, rush the news of nations to your living room and list the day’s shopping bargains for the budget-minded housewife. Consider how you take the service of the printed page for granted. Consider, too, this printed yearbook, how it portrays the activities of an entire school year. Printed in it are pictures of classroom chums, descriptions of glorious social events and records of athletic triumphs. Realize, if now you can, that in years to come, these printed pages will recall the fun of being young. Consider, if you will pardon a boastful reference, that Wagner’s did the printing. Since 1879 your printers have been setting the type which Davenport people read and found useful. That is service for nearly seven decades. It has been our pleasure to again serve you, the students of Davenport High School, and publish another in a series of excellent yearbooks . . . records of a community growing. PRINTERY 127 The New 16MM Sound Movie Projector For Home, School, Church, Business LITE WEIGHT VICTOR LIT U-W LIGHT IN ACTION IN A CLASSROOM Showing the way to better education — the Victor Lite- Weight is specifically designed for every modern classroom. Easily operated, portable and compact, the Lite-Weight ranks at the head of its class in teaching convenience. iirrin; ivimakii.u tni rim run mn A DIVISION OF CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION DAVENPORT. IOWA, U. S. A. 128 THE MARTIN CO. Fountain Luncheonette Sports Headquarters Third Brady Sts. Davenport. Ia. 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And these giants work for the lowest wages in history! Never has electricity done so many tasks — for so little cost — as it does for you today. IOWA ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. 132 Compliments of PECANOLA The Pecan Log with the white divinity nougat center Manufactured by Ucanco Candy Co. Davenport, Iowa Life Insurance Mortgage Protection ROLAND F. TELLKAMP Life Insurance Broker Tax Insurance Annuity Income 326 Union Arcade Davenport, Iowa Compliments of THE H. T. PROESTLER CO. Wholesale Cheese, Eggs, Butter 414 Harrison St. Davenport Serve Yourself and Save at RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES 70% FEDERAL TAX ON COSMETICS 3rd 9l Harrison 5th Ave. 9k 16th St. I DAVENPORT MOLINE THE BEST STORE FOR MOST PEOPLE 133 Compliments of VON DRESKY COAL COMPANY 110 South Perry Davenport. Iowa The House of Manufacturers of Ladies' Fine Furs and retailers of men's Names You Know Clothing and Furnishings For Over 75 Years cCjeqciiAt TRADE COMPOSITION LINOTYPE — LUDLOW MAKE-UP Ask Your Printer 214 E. 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Iowa SIEG COMPANY Wholesale Distributors Automotive Equipment, Replacement Parts DAVENPORT, IOWA Congratulations, 1948 graduates CHANEZ CLEANERS 816 West 3rd St. Davenport, Iowa KARMEL KRUNCH POPCORN CANDIES NUTS Phone 2-8740 238 West Third St. Davenport, Iowa Exclusive Portraits at WARNER - MEDLIN STUDIOS 414 Brady Street Dial 3-8800 ZOECKLER’S Office Furniture and Supplies School Supplies — Fountain Pens 322 Brady Street Davenport, Iowa Compliments of FIRST TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Northeast Comer Third and Brady Streets Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 135 One of Iowa's Fine Stores For Men, Women and Boys • Simon Landauer Davenport The SYNDICATE has the clothes for High School Fellows • Syndicate Clothing Co. 222 W. 2nd St. Davenport. Iowa COME HERE FOR DELICIOUS LUNCHES — SODAS —SUNDAES Exclusively in the Tri-Cities WHITMAN'S CHOCOLATES Stender Motor Co. 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