Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 204 of the 1956 volume:

editor-in-chief co-editor assistant editors advertising manager Barbara Hafford Margaret Martin Barbara Buchwalter Jean McCracken Harry Ehmsen f K VO; °r c o6s 'es ° s A 4? 94 - ■ 11 a vv davenport , gf, scl , o', davenport, 39 — Approaching the mystical month of September . . . dry, swirling leaves announcing another busy year . . . activities and homework combining in harmony . . . renewing friendships among teachers and friends . . . schedules firmly patterned . . . school in full swing . . . state football championship and the Coach of the Year . . . flash! homecoming with soaring spirits . . . declaring of Blue Devil Day . . . falling temperatures . . . drifting snow . . . activities and atmosphere proclaiming Christmas and vacation . . . finals, then semester's end . . . basketball and wrestling livening second term . . . melting snow, spring showers . . . windows opening once again . . . the end almost here . . . last minute projects . . . planning for summer . . lockers slamming shut for the umpteenth and final time . . . smiling faces mingling with misty eyes . . . waving hands complete a memory of a thrilling year. Housing many of the students’ everyday activities is the Main building . . . activities ranging from typing and shorthand to sleeping in study hall . . . memories dear (or not so dear) to every student and teacher . . . decorating halls and classrooms at Christmas . . . heeding the posters on the walls . . . checking the bulletin board for announcements . . . trophy cases, plaques, photos . . . all recalling years of success and happiness. Looking at the DHS campus from across Main Street we sec such well-known sights as the statue, the janitor mowing the grass, and the motorcycles parked in front of the Home Economics building. Industrial Arts Building Capably handling all our problems, we remember our teachers . . . checking role . . . giving assignments . . . advising us on school and social activities . . . patiently changing schedules . . . waiting with us in lunch line . . . retaining order, yet gaining admiration in classrooms . . . attending conventions for our benefit . . . setting up rules for a well-balanced curriculum . . . writing dreaded exams . . . scowling at the results, but willing to teach us further . . . heeding well the pennies tossed in study hall . . . answering the telephone for office summonses . . . cheerful yet firm . . . our guiding lights to success . . . adding this to our chain of memories. I administration Taking phone messages as well as running the busy switchboard in the Administration building is Mrs. William Schrocdcr. Attending to all the minute details of the school system are the workers on the administrative staff. Superintendent Wil- liams and the Board of Education head a 22 member staff and a 19 member office crew. Together they iron out any difficulties which arise in the Davenport public school system. Superintendent of Schools Mr. Harold J. Williams Making plans for the future arc the members of the board of education. Seated left to right arc Mrs. Rhea Cornelius. Mr. Harold T. Jaeke, Mr. Lester M. Jones. Mr. Williams. President Richard LcBuhn, Mr. J. E. Baumgartner, Mr. John Burrows, Mr. Albert F. Block, and Mr. William W. Brubaker. working for all Heading all high school activities is the main office. The premises, which includes Mr. Berry’s private office, is invaded by students for everything from bus tickets to lost peanut butter sandwiches. Six full time and two part time office workers are on duty every day. Principal Mr. Roger Berry Conferring with Mr. Berry on school policies are Donna Anthony and Joyce Dubuque. Entering the principal's office arc Alan Havercamp, Leonard Comess, and Ed Brody. Attending to all the task� that confront a high school office staff are Miss Donna Peterson. Mrs. Eva Moeller, Miss Judy Mohr, co-op worker, and Miss Alberta Porter. Checking out tickets to Marcia Hartman are Mr. Orville Kahlcr. Activities director, and his secretary, Mr. Hollis Brown. Conferring with Miss Betty Kott- mann is Arlinc Fichtncr. co-op worker. Miss Kottmann replaced Miss Porter, who resigned before the end of the first semester. Summoning students who failed to heed their late slips is Miss Marlene Chalupa, secretary of the Counsel- ing office. Mr. Edmond Ames Woodwork Mr. Chester Anderson Machine Shop Welding Mr. Milton Anderson Mr. C. Douglas Atkins Mr. Nick Avelchas Vocal Music Psychology Biology Sociology Physiology Mbs Garnet Barber English Spanish SFC Joseph A. Baumann Mr. Richard Bentley Mr. Russell Bickford Miss Dorothy Blackma ROTC Printing Head of Mathematics Dept. French Spanish c u I t y Mr. Clement Bridge Mr. Victor Brown Bookkeeping Counselor Business Law Occupations Mrs. Mable Buncc English Mbs Lucille Burianek Counseling American History Miss Sally Bush Plane Geometry Mr. Joseph H. Carr Automotives Mr. Warren Classon Mr. Wilbur Cline Mbs Pauline Cotter Miss Charlotte Carson Biology Counselor Mr. Boyd Collins Counselor Foods Zoology Occupations American History Occupations 14 Mr. Michael Dardis Mr. Richard Davis Mr. Jesse Day Mr. Wayne De Mouth Miss Catherine Downing Bookkeeping Electricity Plane Geometry English Supervisor of Home Economics Mrs. Rena Drigcs Miss Myrtle Dunlap Mr. Paul Eckert Mbs Vera Ehlers Miss Minnie Eskelson M Sgt. Chester Fee Physical Education Librarian Biology World History Latin ROTC Physical Education American History English Mr. Roger Feisner . Welding Capt. Wesley Fisher Mr. James Fox Mr. Loel Frederickson Driver Education ROTC Physical Education American History Mrs. Gladys Goss Assistant Librarian Mr. John Haack Driver Education Coordinator Mr. Earl Harris Retailing Merchandising Clerical Practice Mr. Frank Gorshe Biology Mrs. Alice Henry Sgt. Roger Hicks Home Economics ROTC Miss Lois Hillemeyer Typewriting Shorthand Miss Marjorie Holderness Physical Education Mrs. Mary Imhoff American Literature English Mr. Paul Johnson Mbs Mabel Johnstone Mr. Orville F. Kahl Art Counselor Activities Manager Grammar Mrs. Carolyn Link English Mbs Cecile Logic Head of Business Education Dept. Mbs Jean MacDonald Counselor American Literature Miss Ada Maleug Clothing SFC Luther Minor ROTC Mr. Harold Money Head of Science Dept Mr. Harold Marston American Literature Mr. George McClarey English Mr. Charles F. McCoy Mrs. Erice Meyerhoff German Supervisor of Industrial Arts English Mr. Paul Moon Mr. Dfn .ii. Nelson Mr. James Oldfield Office Machines Mr. Forrest Mortiboy Sociology English Mrs. F. Papenbrock Bookkeeping Instrumental Music American History Physical Education English 16 Mr. Ralph Parry Mr. Gerald Parsons Mr. John Pelletier Mr. George Potter Mr. Will� Rosing udio-Visuil Coordinator American Government Earth Science Head of Social Studies Dept. Business Arithmetic Driver-Education Economics Physics Algebra Typewriting Mrs. Imogene Sandway School Nurse Mbs Elizabeth Schaller Counselor Occupations Mr. Burton Seidler Physical Education Mr. Gene D. Sell Physics Miss Elizabeth Seymour American History Mr. Fulton Ross Public Speaking Speech facul Mr. Victor Simpson Pattern and Foundry Automotives Mr. Mervin Soper Counselor Occupations Mrs. Lucille Stanley Personal Relations Dietetics Mr. George Stegman Mechanical Drawing Machines and Electricity Architectural Drawing y Mr. Paul Still Miss Della May Taylor Miss Frances Torgerson Mrs. M. E. Tornquist Mr. Ray Van Hennik Counselor Typewriting Mr. Robert Thalacker Trigonometry Speech Graphic Arts Plane Geometry Shorthand Driver Education Algebra Dramatics Crafts 17 Mr. Dan Vincett Mr. Harvey Vora American History Counselor Biology Mr. Gordon Wasikger Trade and Industry Coordinator Mbs Lola Weber Gregg Shorthand Typewriting Stenography Mr. Robert Wehlage Machine Shop Mtss Margaret West American Literature Mr. Albert Wiegmann Machine Shop Mr. Robert Williams Mr. Hugh Woodroffe Mr. Hubert Wubben Sociology Biology American History American Government Journalism faculty Standing like birds in the wilderness waiting for their food arc four hungry teachers. Shown left to right arc Mr. Harold Marston, Mr. Robert Thalacker, Mr. Ralph Parry, and Mr. Edward Harris. Offering help and advice is a counselor's main duty. Talking to a student is one of the sopho- more counselors, Miss Elizabeth Schaller. Jarccn Davis and Miss Myrtle Dunlap admire the bulletin board while Mrs. Gladys Goss assists Nick Boosalis in finding a book. Picking up his mail in the Main Office is Mr. Gene Sell, one of the twenty new teachers of the 1955 fall semester. 19 Advancing into society . . . leaving forever the hub-bub of class- rooms and games . . . holding senior auds . . . electing senior officers . . . darning socks after the gala Holly Hop . . . seeking occupations on Career Day . . . keeping pace with homework and schedules . . . continually eating at the senior class picnic . . . whirling and twirling the entire night of the Senior-Junior Prom . . . reaching at last for the long-awaited passport to another world . . . ending years of schoolroom memories by walking across the stage . . . leaving behind faces misty and warm . . . starting a journey all of your own . . . wishing the best of luck to all . . . farewell. class o f 19 5 6 Smiling after the senior class election arc the newly- elected officers Nancy Erickson, treasurer; Nadine Lati- mer, secretary; Bob Beardsley, vice-president; and Chuck Roberts, president. Planning activities for a successful senior year takes hours of preparation under expert guid- ance. Presiding over the 1956 senior class after a fall election were Chuck Roberts, presi- dent, Bob Beardsley, vice-president, Nadine Latimer, secretary, and Nancy Erickson, treas- urer. Dancing in December proclaimed the senior class party entitled the Holly Hop. Following many auds and much anxiety came May with its Senior Career Day, one of the most important and influcncial events of the year. Adding to the excitement in May was the senior class play, The Curious Savage.” Next came the assembly, picnic, and long- awaited Senior-Junior Prom. Coming last was Baccalaureate and Commencement, holding meanings all of their own. Remembering all their wonderful experiences and memories, the Class of '56 departs, holding dear the name of DHS. 22 Annette Abbott Shirley Albers Gail Abbs Leman Albrecht Patricia Adair Lawrence Allen Barbara Adams Ronald Alva Frances Aguilar David Anderson seniors Wanda Anderson Thomas Andre Richard Andresen Anita Arp Virgil Arp Sally Avis Mary Sue Bales Mary Jo Barker Jon Barkman Morris Barnhill 23 Richard Barnhill James Barton Barbara Bartosch Beatrice Bassett Sandra Bearbower Robert Beardsley Shirley Beattie Sandra Beck Judy Bedford James Beguhn Nancy Behncke Gary Bein seniors James Bennett Wilber Bequeaith William Bequeaith Alice Bergert Carl Berner Ann Blackledge Beverly Bleitz Grace Blessing Lawrence Boeckmann Janet Boldt 24 Lou Ann Bolte Richard Bondi William Boots David Borck Gerald Born Rocer Born Samuel Bowlby Robert Bradley Margaret Braet Darryl Brasch Carol Braun Loren Brett Arlin Brewer Jack Briggs Ronald Britten Charles Broders Stanlby Brown Lynn Brubaker Dennis Brunk Robert Brunk Eunice Brus Barbara Buchwalter Dallas Buffum Mardeen Buffum Paul Buntenbach Judith Campana Barbara Canaday Brooks Carlsen Robert Carlson Shirley Carlson Warren Carlson Charles Carpenter 26 Kenneth Carstensen Albert Cartee Ronald Claussen David Collier James Casel Ship.la Compton Fred Cernetisch Jimmib Connell Maurice Chamberla Thomas Connors Merle Cooper Mary Cramer Annabelle Corcoran Marilyn Crawford Jolene Cox John Creech Jack Crabbs John Cronk Ontra Cracker Larry Crouse Myrna Cuppy Ronald Damewood John Curtis Suzanne Darrell Rosemary Dahl Clbtus Dau Daniel Dahlin Roscoe Davidson James Dalzell Julia Davis Jacqueline Day James Decker Sharon Denk Dana Denklau Sandra Deit7. Jerome Dennhardt Paul DeMuynck Warren Dexter David Dencer Jill Dickinson Kenneth Dencer Dorothy Dodds seniors Myra Doerscher James Downs Lilians Duclaux Marian Duffield Robert Duncan Donna Dunninc James Dvorak Robert Eckerman Sally Eckstein Jack Ehlers 28 Robert Eulers Harry Ehmsen John Eldredge Jeane Emde George Erbst Robert Erichsen Nancy Erickson Sandra Evers Marian Fahrenkrog Patricia Fair Gerald Fellner Gary Floerchinger Doris Faso Sandra Fleming Sandra Farus Phillip Fleming Shirley Farley Joseph Fisk Elton Farley Charles Fick David Fairbanks Arline Fichtner 29 Lynn Flood Richard Foens Robert Foe ns Patricia Foley Janice Forbes Richard Forcie Sandra Fort Ella Mae France William Francois Lee Frandsen Nellie Franklin Lawrence Frauen Leonard Frauen Francis Freeman John Frei Kenneth Freund Jean Fricke Alice Fulk Rose Garcia Arlene Garlock ‘ . t 30 Robert Garman Viola Geurink John Gillmore Robert Gish Donnabelle Goben Otilia Gomez Anne Gilmour Mary Gingery Timothy Gordon John Goslowsky c I f v 5 6 Elinor Gottschlich Carl Grandinetti Dan Grapengeter Robert Graves Sandra Gray Edward Grayson Connie Grell William Grenko 'V Milford Gray Gary Gripp 31 Roy Groman Corwin Groth Gary Guffey Barbara Hafford Gwendy Hagler David Haglund John Haigh Robert Hain Virginia-Halfaday Thomas Hamilton Herbert Hamsher James Hanford seniors JoAnn Hansen Kenneth Hanson Richard Hanssen Mary Kay Hargrave Marcia Hartman Richard Hartz Wayne Hartz Carol Hatch Sam Haubold Dorothy Haugen 32 Dennis Hazlett William Heaton Carol Heeschen Daniel Heidt Roger Heiser Sherry Hempstead SallyAnn Hendershot Jean Henderson Richard Henning Sandra Henning Jay Hennings David Henschen Nancy Hepner Margaret Herd Barbara Hess Joyce Hester Joyce Heuer Maralee Hickson Patsy Hildebrand Jack Hill Donald Hintermebter Chester Hintz 33 Nancy Hoefer Allyn Hoffmann Willb Hogan Beverly Holdorf Dean Holsteen Jessie Holt Myrtle Hoover Patricia Hoover Marilyn Hughes Vera Huntington James Hurning Larry Ivins Nicholas Hurst Frances Jackovich Allan Hute Joyce Jacobs David Ilten Joyce James Patricia Iverson Barbara Janosek 34 Jfan Jensen Ronald Jensen Carols Johnson Raymond Johnson Shirley Johnson Lorna Johnston Mason Jones Richard Jones Jon Jones Linda Jones o I f f 5 e Robert Jones Virginia Jones Sharon Jurgens Doris Kardel Ed Kaufmann Richard Kautz Rodger Kelley Marian Kelly Sally Kennedy Marcia Kenyon 35 Ned Keppy Robert Kluever Ed win a Kidd Larry Koch William Kirkpatrick Virgil Koch Deanna Klehn Robert Kocher Ronald Klemme Kenneth Koehler Barbara Klinkhamme James Koens seniors Martha Koolbeck Jeanette Korbelik Lorraine Korch Thomas Kozelbki Dennis Kraft Nancy Kraus Kathleen Kroeger Kay Kuchel Ruth Kundel Shirley Kundel 36 Harold Ladehoff Donna Lahman Larry Lambert Robert Lancaster Carole Lane Sherman Lane Carol Langfeldt Rick Larson Charlotte Latham Henry Latham Donald Lathrop Sue Lee Sharon Lathrop Donna Lehmbfxk Nadine Latimer Thomas Lem burg Kenneth Lawson Fred Lepley Robert Leach Judith Lepper Judith Lease Karen Lesle William Ley Kenneth Light Sally Lind Lawrence Lindbom LaDema Lindsey Beatrice Lindstrom Jacklyn Lindahl Raye Lindblom Anita Linke Gary Linn John Loefgren Gary Long Joan Longamore Robert Lunardi Joyce Lund Gary Lundgren Kenneth Machamer Bethel Magnuson Arlene Mahoski Truman Markham 38 Virginia Marlatt Roger Martens Bernita Marten Carol Martin Shirley Marten Lowene Martin- Jam es Martens James Martin Richard Martens Margaret Martin class of ’56 Mary Martin Steve Martin JoAnn Mason William Mass Donna Matthews Patricia Mattusch Beverly Mayer Richard Mayers LaDean McCammant Nolan McCaulley 39 Patrick McClung Sharon McDonough Raymond McCollam Lila McConnell LaVonne McCormick Judith McDermott Alan McDowell Zola McDowell Rev� McKee Richard McKee seniors Helen McMurrak Jack Miller John Meier Janet Miller Sharon Messersmith Nancy Miller Richard Meyer Robert Miller Ronald McDermott James McKown Milton Meyers Sandra Miller 40 Barbro Mjoback Martha Moburg Arlinc Moeller Dale Moore Deloris Morrison Charmain Muench Richard Munro Laverna Myers JoAnn Naeckel Irene Natzke Julius Negus Joy Nelson Eloise Neuman Robert Newkirk Cornelius Newman Linda Newton Ester Nickolas Ronald Norgard Sally Norpel Mary O'Callaghan Antoinette O’Connor Merrill Ohl LaDonna Olson Thomas Orendorf Darrell Orman Earl Osterberg Jane Otto John Otto JoAnn Owens Joyce Paaske Roland Paper Vernon Parizek Jack Parker Barbara Pate Edna Patton Charlene Paulsen Nancy Peckenschne Harry Pelton Charles Penn Betty Pennock Virginia Perkins Elsie Peters 42 Shirley Pbters Richard Petersen Ronald Petersen Russell Petersen Terry Petersen Doris Peterson Janice Peterson Marvin Pirck Sandra Place Richard Pohlmann o I f 9 5 6 William Pohlmann Patricia Pollock David Potter Loraine Potts Myron Preston Nancy Price Susan Price Marvella Puck Rosemarie Puente Sharon Pugh 43 Larry Ragan Nancy Rasler Robert Rath Judith Ray Jack Rayburn Betty Lou Reed Marlene Reimers Darlene Reins Jay Richards Richard Ridenour Charles Roberts James Roberts seniors Max Robinson Maxine Rock Joyce Rode George Rodgers Marilyn Rohlk Marsha Rose Mary Jo Rose Ralph Rosene Susan Rosenthal Edward Roush 44 Dale Rubendall Ronald Ruefer Robert Ruehmann Robert Rupp Dwain Ruser William Salthun Paul Samberc Eldon Sanders Phillip Schaab Ruth Schaar Delores Schafer Daniel Scharfenberg Joey Schell Shirley Scherz Elaine Schlichting David Schluenz Ronald Schmidt Carol Schneckloth Nancy Schneckloth James Schneider Peggy Schnoor David Scholey 45 Rosalie Schriefer Clifford Schroder Evonne Schroeder Gene Schroeder Janice Schuett Millicent Schultz Donna Schurr Patricia Seaman Donna Secoy Kenneth Sehmann Dorothy Semones Robert Shadle Donna Shanks Kathleen Shaw William Shunick Kelvin Sidney Jerry Sieeel Paul Siem Clifton Siems JoAnn Sievertsen 46 Roy Simpson Richard Sindt Mary Lou Srrz Arthur Smith Darlene Smith Ray Smith Mary Sourdifp Jayne Spears Lowell Spring Robert Staub o I « ’ 5 6 Janet Stebbins Dorothy Steenbock Darrell Steinecke Carol Stender Sandra Stephens Janice Stichter Richard Stiles Geraldine Stoltenberg William Storjohann Anne Strieter 47 Nancy Strohm Darlene Strong Donald Swanson Earl Tandeski Ruth Ann Sturm James Tank David Stutzer Eugene Thiessen Joyce Sundqubt Richard Thoeming Kenneth Svensen Clifford Thomas seniors Evelyn Thomas Oriana Thomas Betty Thompson Phyllb Thompson Raymond Thompso Richard Thomsen Jakie Thorington Terry Tingwald Sandra Topp Suzanne Trbsel 48 Janice Tueckes Sara Turner William Utter Joyce Vandel Martha Van Zelb Nancy Verstraete Beverley Vincer Noreida Voehl Jerry Voss Barbara Vostinak Kay Ward John Weber David Wardell Gladys Wellendorf Shirley Warfield Kenlyn Wells David Warren Paul Wells John Wallick Hazel Watson Mary Waltz Donald Weber Beverly Wendhausen Marsha Wendhausen Judith Werden David Westphal George Wbtsell William Whan Cheryl Whitcomb Doyle White Janet White William White Charles Wiese Ralph Wiese Donald Willfonc Dona Williams Kent Williams Lawrence Williams Kenneth Willis Mary Wilming 50 Joyce Winegarden Joyce Winner Doris Wirth Patricia Wolfe Richard Wolffe Bernice Woodford Teddy Woods Zilpha Woods Virginia Wray Dale Wulf « 9 5� Barbara Yeast Paul Yegge William Young Martha Younger Beverly Zesiger Nadine Zogg 51 senior ANNETTE LEAH ABBOTT. REDD. GAIL GERTRUDE ABBS. ABBIE” Ger- man Club. Library Assistant. PATRICIA LYNN ADAIR. Pat. FHA. GAA, Girls Rifle Team, Tri-Y, a Cap- pclla, All-State, Girls Glee Club, Minstrel Show. Operetta, Student Council, Semester Honor Roll. BARBARA KAY ADAMS. BARB, FHA Treasurer, Girls Glee Club. FRANCES MARIE AGUILAR. FRAN- CINE, GAA. Retailers Club, Spanish Club, Chorus. SHIRLEY MAE ALBERS, SHIRE GAA. Retailers Club, Girls Glee Club. Red Cross. LEMAN PAUL ALBRECHT. LEE. Dra- matics Club, All-School Play, One-Act Plays, a Cappella, Minstrel Show, Oper- etta. LAWRENCE LEROY ALLEN. LARRY, Red Cross. RONALD JOSEPH ALVA. RONNY.” DAVID LAWRENCE ANDERSON. ANDY, Football, Red Cross, Student Council. WANDA LOU ANDERSON. BOBBIE.” Girls Glee Club. THOMAS MICHAEL ANDRE. TOM,” Track, Oratory, Optimist Oratory Contest. RICHARD ALLEN ANDRESEN. DICK.” ANITA ROSE ARP. FHA. GAA. VIRGIL VERNE ARP, VIRG. Baseball. Student Council. SALLY LOUISE AVIS. MARY SUZANNE BALES. SUE, FHA, Tri-Y, Band. MARY JO BARKER. JO,” Christian Youth Club. JON THOMAS BARKMAN. D-Mens Gub, Track, Band. MORRIS DAVID BARNHILL. BARNES.' D-Men s Gub, Spanish Gub, Football, Wrestling, Wrestling Team Co-Captain, Gold-D. RICHARD DIX BARNHILL, BARNEY. Track. JAMES EDWARD BARTON. JIM, ROTC Rifle Gub. Track, Wrestling. BARBARA JUNE BARTOSCH, BARB, GAA, German Gub, Tri-Y. BEATRICE LOUISE BASSETT. BEA, FHA, GAA, Spanish Gub, Tri-Y, Tennis. SANDRA LEA BEARBOWER. SANDY, FHA Secretary, Safe Drivers Gub, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Gub, Student Council. ROBERT JOSEPH BEARDSLEY. TOE D-Men's Gub, Sophomore Hi-Y Presi- dent. Quill Scroll, Basketball, Football, Track, Wrestling, All-School Play, a Cap- pella. Chorus, Minstrel Show. Operetta, Newspaper. Red Cross, Spinsters Spree King, Student Council, Junior Class Treasurer, Senior Gass Vice-President. SHIRLEY MAXINE BEATTIE. RED,” Chorus, Girls Glee Gub, Red Cross. SANDRA LEE BECK. SANDY, German Gub, Spanish Club, Chorus, Girls Glee Gub, Library Assistant. JUDY ANN BEDFORD. GAA. Spanish Gub. Tri-Y. Girls Glee Oub. News- paper, Semester Honor Roll. JAMES LEE BEGUHN, JIM, Band. Red Cross. NANCY JO BEHNCKE, NANC, Christ- ian Youth Gub, FHA, GAA, Tri-Y, a Cappella, Chorus, Girls Glee Club, Min- strel Show, Red Cross, Student Council. GARY LAWRENCE BEIN, CURLY” ROTC Service Gub, ROTC Drill Team. JAMES PAUL BENNETT, JIM, Baseball. WILBER EUGENE BEQUEAITH, WILLY, Track. Wrestling. WILLIAM EARL BEQUEAITH, BILL,” Wrestling. ALICE MARIE BERGERT. GAA, Tri-Y. CARL KENNETH BERNER. CASEY,” D-Mcn's Gub, Hi-Y, Readers Gub, Baseball, Football. VIRGINIA ANN BLACKLEDGE, ANN,” Dramatics Gub, GAA, Tri-Y. BEVERLY JEAN BLEITZ, BEV, Chris- tian Youth Gub, GAA, Spanish Gub, Tri-Y. GRACE ANN BLESSING. ' GRAGE Art Gub, FHA Historian, GAA, Girls Glee Gub, Student Council. LAWRENCE LEE BOECKMANN, BILLY, Art Gub, ROTC Officers Gub, ROTC Service Gub, Safe Drivers Gub, Red Cross. JANET ELAINE BOLDT, Semester Honor Roll. LOU ANN EDNA BOLTE, LOUIE GAA, Tri-Y. RICHARD LEON BONDI. DICK, Latin Gub. ROTC Cadet Band, ROTC Service Gub, ROTC Officers Club, Sate Contest, Semester Honor Roll, Band. WILLIAM GORDON BOOTS, BOOTSIE Hi-Y. CARL DAVID BORCK. DUCK, Hi-Y. Baseball. Basketball. GERALD WILLIAM BORN. JERRY, D-Men's Gub, Hi-Y, Football, Wrest- ling, Declamation. ROGER WILLIAM BORN, Christian Youth Oub. Hi-Y, Football. SAMUEL WALLACE BOWLBY. SAM.” D-Men's Gub, Hi-Y President, Basket- ball. Football, Track, All-State Football, All-Quad-City Football, All-American Football, Spree Candidate, Semester Hon- or Roll, Student Council. ROBERT BRADLEY. BOB. MARGARET ANN BRAET, MARGE FHA. GAA. DARRYL GENE BRASCH. Student Council. CAROL BRAUN. An Gub, Spanish Gub, Student Council. LOREN MARK BRETT, Christian Youth Oub. FREDERICK ARLIN BREWER, ARLIN. JACK LEE BRIGGS, Track, Student Council. RONALD GENE BRITTEN. Football. Track. CHARLES LEE BRODERS. CHUCK, Hi-Y, Baseball. Football. Red Cross. STANLEY ERWIN BROWN. STAN” Declamation, Red Cross, Student Council. 52 LYNN LOUISE BRUBAKER. NFL. Thes- pian. All-School Play. One-Act Plays, a Cappclla, All-State. Chorus. Madrigal, Minstrel Show, Operetta, State Contest. Dramatics Club Vice-President, French Club Secretary. Semester Honor Roil, Tri-Y Cabinet. DENNIS EARL BRUNK. STRINGER.” Chorus, Newspaper. Student Council. ROBERT LOUIS BRUNK. BOBO. D- Mcn's Club. Track. Wrestling. EUNICE ROSEMARY BRUS. GAA. Tri-Y Cabinet. Red Cross, Student Council, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. BARBARA JEAN BUCH WALTER. BARB.” Dramatics Club, GAA. Latin Club, Tri-Y, Tennis. Chorus. Newspaper, Yearbook Activities Editor, Quill Scroll. DALLAS FORREST BUFFUM. MARDEEN ANNETTE BUFFUM. BUFF. PAUL LEON BUNTENBACH. Christian Youth Club. JUDITH CAMPANA. JUDY, Retailers Club. BARBARA ANN CANADAY. BARB” Tri-Y, Chorus, Orchestra. BROOKS JOHN CARLSEN. ROBERT W. CARLSON. BOB. SHIRLEY JEAN CARLSON. SHIRTS” GAA. WARREN LEROY CARLSON. CHARLES LYNN CARPENTER. CHUCK. D Men s Club. ROTC Of- ficers Club Vice-President. Safe Drivers Club, Football, Declamation, Spinsters Spree Candidate. KENNETH JOHN CARSTENSEN, KEN,” Student Council. LEO ALBERT CARTEE, THE GOAT” Student Council. D-Men's Club, Hi-Y, Baseball. Basketball. Wrestling, Football, Honorable Mention All-State, Football, All Quad-City. JAMES JOSEPH CASEL, CAS FRED W. CERNETISCH, HAR. MAURICE SILLOWAY CHAMBERLAIN. MAURY,” Hi-Y. a Cappella. All-State, Band. Minstrel Show, Operetta, Orches- tra, State Contest. RONALD VERNON CLAUSSEN, CLAUS. Newspaper, Ford Industrial Arts Printing Award. DAVID LEE COLLIER. DAVE. D-Men's Club, Hi-Y. Football, Track, a Cappclla, All-State, Minstrel Show, Spinsters Spree Candidate, Student Council, Oper- etta, Christmas Program. SHIELA KAY COMPTON. SMILEY.” Christian Youth Club, Spanish Club, Semester Honor Roll. JIMMIE LEE CONNELL, CON. THOMAS PATRICK CONNORS. TOM,” Newspaper, Yearbook Business Manager. MERLE LEROY COOPER. COOP,” Wrestling, Newspaper. ANNABELLE CORCORAN, ANNIE,” Art Club, GAA, Latin Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Red Cross Officer, Student Council. LILY JOLENE COX. JO. Christian Youth Club President. French Club Vice- President, Orchestra, State Contest. JACK AUSTIN CRABBS. Debate. Decla- mation, All-State Band, Orchestra. Se- mester Honor Roll. CINTRA SUE CRACKER. CINDY,” GAA Secretary-Treasurer, Tri-Y Cabinet, a Cappella. Cheerleader. Homecoming Candidate, Student Council, Semester Honor Roll. Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. MARY LYNN CRAMER. MARILYN JOYCE CRAWFORD. Chris- tian Youth Club, Tri-Y, Student Council. JOHN ARTHUR CREECH. SCREECH.” JOHN OTIS CRONK. ROTC Officers Club. ROTC Service Club ROTC Band. Band. State Contest. Semester Honor Roll. NRA. LARRY RICHARD CROUSE M Y R N A LORRAINE CUPPY. GAA, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club, Cheerleader. JOHN WESLEY CURTIS. Dramatics Club. ROTC Rifle Club, Wrestling, One-Act Plays. ROSE MARY DAHL. ROSEMARY,” FHA. DANIEL PHIL DAHLIN. DAN.” JAMES GORDON DALZELL. JIM,” Camera Club. Dramatics Club, Electronics Club Vice-President, Quill 6c Scroll, ROTC Officers Club. ROTC Service Club. Safe Drivers Club, Thespian. All- School Play. One-Act Plays. Newspaper, Yearbook. ROTC Drill Team. RONALD RICHARD DAMEWOOD. ACE SUZANNF. MAE DARRELL. SUZY.” GAA. Quill 6c Scroll, Tri-Y, Chorus, Newspaper, Yearbook Club Editor, Red Cross. CLETUS ALLEN DAU. Newspaper, Quill 6c Scroll. WILLIAM ROSCOE DAVIDSON. D-Men's Club. Football. Track. JULIA MAE DAVIS, JULIE Student Council. JACQUELINE ANN DAY. JACKIE” FHA, GAA, German Club. Safe Drivers Club, Girls Glee Club. LEONARD JAMES DECKER, JIM,” Latin Club, Safe Drivers Club. SANDRA JEAN DEITZ, SANDIE. Girls' Glee Club. PAUL GORDON DE MUYNCK. POPS” Hi-Y. Golf. Track. DAVID WENDEL DENGER, DAVE” Minstrel Show. JACK DENGER. KENNETH CHARLES DENGER, DING. D-Men's Club. Hi-Y. Baseball. Basketball, Football. Track. Red Cross. SHARON KAYE DENK, GAA. Red Cross. DANA RAY DENKLAU. FREDERICK JEROME DENNHARDT. JERRY. Track. WARREN LEE DEXTER, DEX, Hi-Y. JILL ANNETTE DICKINSON. DICKY” French Club, GAA President, Tri-Y, a Cappella. All-State, Chorus. Minstrel Show, Operetta, Newspaper. Cheerleader. Red Cross. Homecoming Attendant, Se- mester Honor Roll. Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. DOROTHY ROSEMARY DODDS. DOT. MYRA JOANNE DOERSCHER. GAA. Student Council. JAMES WARREN DOWNS. JIM. One- Act Plays, a Cappella, Band, Minstrel Show, Operetta. LILIANE THERESE DUCLAUX, TINA MARIE. French Club. GAA, Retailers Club Secretary, Tri-Y, Chorus, Girls Glee Club, Hall Monitor, Red Cross. MARIAN LUCILLE DUFFIELD. GAA, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club. ROBERT EUGENE DUNCAN. BOB,” Track, Band. DONNA HELEN DUNNING. GAA, Tri-Y, Band. Minstrel Show. Orchestra, State Contest. Newspaper, Semester Honor Roll, Operetta. JAMES THEODORE DVORAK. JIM,” Hi-Y. Retailers Club. Spanish Club, Base- ball, Student Council. ROBERT LEWIS ECKERMAN, ECK.” Dramatics Club, NFL, Spanish Club, Thespian, Declamation, One Act Plays, Oratory, Radio Speaking. Red Cross. American Legion Oratorical Contest, State Speech Contest. Making last minute preparations before the 8:35 bell are Jon Barkman, Dick Bondi, and Jeanette Korbelik. Breaking the 100 yard meter record at the eight o’clock bell arc Dick Thocming. Jim Dvorak. Bill Heaton, Gary Flocrchingcr, and Myron Preston. SALLY ANN ECKSTEIN. Tri-Y, Chorus. Girls Glee Club. JOHN EUGENE EHLERS. JACK. DAVID CALVIN FAIRBANKS. Track. ELTON DEAN FARLEY. Red Cross. Stu- dent Council. Semester Honor Roll. RICHARD JAMES FOENS. D Men s Club. Wrestling. ROBERT WILLIAM FOENS. German Club, Wrestling. PATRICIA ELIZABETH FOLEY. PAT. Dramatics Club, GAA, Spanish Club. Tri-Y. Chorus. JANICE LEE FORBES. JAN. FHA President, GAA, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club. Red Cross. RICHARD CHARLES FORGIE, DICK, Football. SANDRA SUE FORT. Tri-Y. ELLA MAE FRANCE. FRENCHIE,” Art Club, GAA, German Club, Safe Drivers Club. WILLIAM ALLEN FRANCOIS. WILD BILL, Retailers Club. LEE RAYMOND FRANDSF.N, DMens Club. Hi-Y. Basketball, Golf. Track. NELLIE FERN FRANKLIN. LAWRENCE LF.E FRAUEN. LARRY” Hi-Y, Tennis, Wrestling. LEONARD LOUIS FRAUEN. LONNY,” Safe Drivers Club, Wrestling. FRANCIS GRADY FREEMAN. TONI.” D-Men‘s Club, Wrestling. Student Council. JOHN LEE FREI, a appella. All-State, Minstrel Show. KENNETH WILLIAM FREUND. POPS.” JEAN MARY FRICKE. Tri-Y. ALICE CLAUDINE FULK. Dramatics Club, French Club. GAA. Thespian, Tri- Y Vice-President. Declamation. One-Act Plays, a Oppella, Chorus. Minstrel Show, State Contest. Student Council, Operetta, Christmas Program. ROSE MARY GARCIA. 1 ROSE, GAA. Girls Glee Club. ROBERT JAMES EHLERS. BOB. Quill Sc Scroll. Newspaper Sports Editor, HARRY ANDREW EHMSEN. Quill Sc Scroll. Newspaper. Yearbook, Student Council, ROTC Officers Club. JOHN WADE ELDREDGE. FRANCES JEANE EMDE. JEANE, Tri-Y. Girls Glee Club. GEORGE EUGENE ERBST, Hi-Y. ROBERT HENRY ERICHSEN. BOB.” NANCY SUE ERICKSON, NAN, Dra- matics Club, French Club President, GAA. NFL Secretary. Quill Sc Scroll President, Thespian, Tri-Y abinct. De- bate, Declamation, Interpretive Reading, One-Act Plays. Chorus, Newspaper Ed- itor. Homecoming Attendant. Senior Oass Treasurer. Student Council. Se- mester Honor Roll, Radio Speaking, Honorary Cadet Colonel. SANDRA JEAN EVERS. SANDY. Art Club President, GAA, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Newspaper. MARIAN DOROTHEA FAHRENKROG. Red Cross. Student Council. PATRICIA RAE FAIR. PAT. GAA. Rifle Club, Student Council. All-School Play Staff. SHIRLEY JEAN FARLEY. PUNCHY.” SANDRA ANN FARUS. SANDY,” GAA. Tri-Y. Girls Glee Club. Home- coming andidate. Rifle Club, Honorary Cadet Colonel andidate. DORIS JOANNE FASO. Tri-Y. GERALD WAYNE FELLNER, JERRY.” ARLINE MAE FICHTNER. Christian Youth Club, Dramatics Club, FHA, GAA. Tri-Y. CHARLES EUGENE FICK. RED. JOSEPH BRUCE FISK, JOE. PHILLIP EDMUND FLEMING. Camera Club. Dramatics Club. Electronics Club President. ROTC Officers Club. ROTC Service Club. Thespian, Baseball. Foot- ball. All-School Play Staff. One-Act Plays. Band. Minstrel Show, ROTC Drill- masters. SANDRA JEAN FLEMING. SANDY.” Dramatics Club, Latin Club President, Tri-Y Secretary, Chorus, Homecoming Candidate. Student Council, GAA, Hon- orary Cadet Colonel andidate. GARY LA VERNE FLOERCHINGER, ROTC Officers Club. Baseball. MYRNA LYNN FLOOD, LYNN, GAA, Latin dub, Tri-Y. ARLENE ROSE GARLOCK. AR, Red Cross. Semester Honor Roll. ROBERT WAYNE GARMAN. GARBS. DMens Club, Hi-Y Treasurer. Safe Drivers Club. Baseball, Football, Wrest- ling. Chorus. Student Council Treasurer. VIOLA MAE GEURINK. GAA. JACK BURTIS GILLMORE. JOHNNY DARK. Baseball. ANNE GILMOUR. Quill Sc Scroll Treas- urer, Declamation. Newspaper News Editor, Semester Honor Roll. GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y. MARY LEE GINGERY, Tri-Y. Semester Honor Roll. ROBERT HENRY GISH. BOB. ROTC Service Club. Band, Minstrel Show, State Contest, ROTC Officers dub Secretary. DONNABELLE GO BEN. DONNA. FHA Treasurer, Chorus, Girls Glee Club, Hall Monitor. OTILIA MARY GOMEZ. T1LLIE, GAA. Spanish Club President. Red Cross, Stu- dent Council. TIMOTHY LEE GORDON. TIM. Dra- matics dub. Band. Newspaper. JOHN WALTER GOSLOWSKY. SKI,” ROTC Rifle dub. Football, Red Cross. Student Council. 54 ELINOR ELAINE GOTTSCHLICH. NONO, GAA. CARL ALBERT GRANDINETTI. ROTC Officers Club, Student Council. DAN LEE GRAPENGETER. D Men s Club, Baseball Manager, Football Man- ager. ROBERT LEE GRAVES. GENERAL. Wrestling. MILFORD GRAY. SANDRA KAY GRAY. SANDY, Christian Youth Club, GAA. Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club. EDWARD DAVIS GRAYSON. ED, Camera Club President. Hi-Y Vice-Presi- dent. ROTC Service Club. Band, Minstrel Show, Orchestra, State Contest. CONNIE JUNE GRELL, Red Cross. Stu- dent Council. WILLIAM FRANCIS GRENKO, WALLY. GARY GEORGE GRIPP. ROY ROBERT GROMAN, LEROY, ROTC Officers Club, Red Cross. CORWIN WARREN GROTH CORKY CROCKETT. ROTC Officers Club. Track. GARY LEE GUFFEY. GUFF. D-Mens Qub, Track, Student Council. BARBARA ROSE HAFFORD. BARB Dramatics Qub. Quill Scroll Vice- President, NRA Girls Rifle Club. Tri- Y. a Cappella. Chorus, Madrigal, Min- strel Show, Orchestra, State Contest. Newspaper, Yearbook Editor-in-Chicf. Junior Class Vice-President. Student Council. Operetta. Christmas Program. Se- mester Honor Roll, Homecoming Candi- date, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. GWENDY RUTH HAGLER. Christian Youth Club. Latin Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Qub. DAVID GILMORE HAGLUND. HAGY. JOHN DAVID HAIGH, SHORTY, Baseball, Chorus. ROBERT MICHAEL HAIN, BOB. D-Mcns Qub, Hi-Y, Football, Track. Wrestling, Student Council, All-State Football. All-State Wrestling, All Quad- Cities Football, Lineman of the Year. VIRGINIA MARIE HALFADAY, GINGER. THOMAS MICHAEL HAMILTON. HAM. D-Mcn's Qub, Hi-Y President, Treasurer, Baseball. Basketball, Football. Spinsters Spree Candidate. All Quad-City Football. JOHN HERBERT HAMSHF.R, HERB Latin Qub President, NFL President, Thespian, Debate. Interpretive Reading, One-Act Plays. Band, Minstrel Show, Op- eretta. Orchestra. State Contest, Red Cross. Semester Honor Roll. JAMES ALLEN HANFORD. JO ANN HANSEN, Dramatics Qub, French Club. GAA. NFL, Tri-Y, All- School Play Staff, Debate, Declamation. One-Act Plays. Oratory, a Cappella. Min- strel Show. Operetta. Newspaper, Student Council. Semester Honor Roll. Quill Scroll. KENNETH HENRY HANSON, SWEN- SON. RICHARD LEE HANSSEN. Safe Drivers Qub. MARY KAY HARGRAVE, Band. MARCIA REIGHE HARTMAN. MARSH, Dramatics Qub, French Club, GAA, Thespian, Tri-Y, All-School Play Staff, One-Act Play Staff, Oratory, a Cappella. Minstrel Show, Operetta, State Contest, Semester Honor Roll. RICHARD LEE HARTZ, DICK, ROTC Rifle Qub. WAYNE E. HARTZ CAROL JANE HATCH. Camera Club. French Club, GAA. Safe Drivers Club, Tri-Y, Debate, Red Cross. SAM ALLEN HAUBOLD. Camera Club. Tennis, Debate, Declamation, Extem- pore, Radio Speaking. All-State, Band, State Contest, Semester Honor Roll. DOROTHY MAXINE HAUGEN. DOT- TIE DENNIS MICHAEL HAZLETT. DEN- NIE, Camera Qub. WILLIAM WARD HEATON. BONES. CAROL ANN HEESCHEN. HEESCH. Dramatics Club, GAA. Quill Scroll, Thespian. Tri-Y, All-School Play, One Act Plays. Chorus. Minstrel Show, Op- eretta, Orchestra. State Contest. News- paper Feature Editor, Cheerleader, Se- mester Honor Roll. Christmas Program. Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. DANIEL DAVID HEIDT. DAN. Band. Minstrel Show, Red Cross. ROGER COLLIN HEISER. ROG. D- Mcn’s Qub, Latin Club President, ROTC Officers Qub. ROTC Service Qub Presi- dent, Football, Track. Red Cross. Student Council. Semester Honor Roll, ROTC Drill Team. SARA JEAN HEMPSTEAD. SHERRY Dramatics Club. French Club. GAA, Quill Scroll, Thespian, Tri-Y Cabinet, Tennis, a Cappella. Ail-State, Operetta. Newspaper Grculation Manager, Student Council, Semester Honor Roll. SALLYANN HENDERSHOT, Tri-Y. Chorus. NONA JEAN HENDERSON. JEANNE. Art Qub, Christian Youth Club, French Qub. RICHARD ALLEN HENNING. DICK. SANDRA JEAN HENNING. SANDY, GAA, Girls Glee Qub. JAY EDWIN HENNINGS. DAVID LOUIS HENSCHEN, HAWK, D-Mcn's Club, Football, Track. NANCY ANN HEPNER, GAA. MARGARET ANN HERD. BIG RED. GAA, Latin Qub, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Qub. BARBARA FRANCES HESS. BARB. GAA. Latin Oub. Tri-Y. JOYCE MARIE HESTER. JO. Christian Youth Qub, Retailers Club. Girls Glee Club. JOYCE ELLEN HEUER. JO. MARALEE HICKSON. Tri-Y, Girls Glee Qub. PATSY ANN HILDEBRAND. German Qub, Girls Glee Club. JACK LEE HILL. D-Men s Qub, Football. Track. Wrestling. DONALD ALLEN HINTERMEISTER. DON. CHESTER ELMER HINTZ, JUNIOR. Bus Driver. NANCY ANN HOEFER. NAN, GAA. Tri-Y, Homecoming Queen. ALLYN JOHN HOFFMANN, AL. WILLIS H. HOGAN, BILL, Golf. BEVERLY ANN HOLDORF, BEV, GAA, Tri-Y, Red Cross, Semester Honor Roll. DEAN HARRY HOLSTEEN. JESSIE LEONA HOLT. FHA, GAA. Girls Glee Club, Red Cross. MYRTLE J. HOOVER. MYRT,” GAA, Girl Glee Club, Red Cross. PATRICIA ANN HOOVER. PATTE,” Art Club, GAA, Girl Glee Club. News- paper Reporter. Red Crow, Student Council. MARILYN JEAN HUGHES. GAA. Span- ish dub. Tri-Y, a Cappella, Girls Glee Club. Minstrel Show. Student Council, Operetta. VERA JOAN HUNTINGTON. MOUSE. GAA, Chorus, Girls Glee Club. JAMES I. HURN1NG. WHITE. Hi-Y, Golf, Track, a Cappella. Minstrel Show, Red Cross. NICHOLAS RICHARD HURST. NICK.” Camera Club. Football, Student Council. ALLAN C HUTE. DAVID FREDERICK ILTEN. DAVE,” Dramatics Club President. Hi-Y Chap- lain. NFL Vice-President, Thespian, All- School Play. Debate, Declamation, Ex- tempore Speaking. One-Act Plays, Ora- tory, a Cappella, Chorus. Minstrel Show, Operetta, Student Council President. PATRICIA ABIGAIL IVERSON. PAT” Christian Youth Club. GAA. Latin Club, a Cappella. All-State, Band, Minstrel Show. State Contest. LARRY DEAN IVINS, Football. FRANCES CAROL JACKOVICH. GAA. Chorus, Girls Glee Club, Student Council. JOYCE ANN JACOBS. JO. GAA. Tri-Y. JOYCE LOUISE JAMES. JOY,” Girls Glee Club. BARBARA LENORE JANOSEK. Tri-Y. Girls Glee Club. JEAN ELEANOR JENSEN. JEANIE.” GAA. Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club, Red Cross, Student Council. RONALD LEE JENSEN, TUBULAR. CAROLE DIANE JOHNSON. CARRIE,” Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club. RAYMOND VERNE JOHNSON, RAY,” Hi-Y. Semester Honor Roll. SHIRLEY JEANNE JOHNSON. JEANIE.” Camera Club. Christian Youth Gub, Latin Gub, Tri-Y, Semes- ter Honor Roll. LORNA IRENE JOHNSTON. LORNIE. Girls Glee Gub. JAMES MASON JONES. JIM.” Baseball. JAMES RICHARD JONES, Jim. JON EDWARD JONES, Student Council. LINDA LOUISE JONES. WINDY.” FHA, GAA. ROBERT WILLIAM JONES, BOB. NRA Rifle Gub. VIRGINIA MARY JONES. GINNY, Christian Youth Gub. SHARON ROSE JURGENS. GAA. Latin Gub, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club, Semester Honor Roll. DORIS MARIE KARDEL, GAA, Tri-Y. ED KAUFMANN, D-Mens Gub. Hi-Y, Football, Track, Wrestling. Spinsters Spree Candidate. Student Council Vice- President, Semester Honor Roll, Foot- ball All-State Honorable Mention. RICHARD JOHN KAUTZ, DICK.” D-Men’s Gub, Hi-Y, Basketball, Track. RODGER EUGENE KELLEY. KELLEY. Football, Wrestling, Red Cross, Student Council. MARIAN FRANCES KELLY. MARE” GAA. Tri-Y, Tennis. SALLY ALENE KENNEDY. Band. Min- strel Show. Orchestra, State Contest, Operetta. MARCIA LOU KENYON. FHA. GAA. Tri-Y, a Cappella. Chorus. Girls Glee Gub, Red Cross, Minstrel Show. NED ALVIN KEPPY. EDWINA LOUISE KIDD. EDDY” French Gub, GAA, Tri-Y, Chorus. WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK. BILL DEANNA DAY KLEHN, DEE. Christian Youth Gub, GAA, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Gub. RONALD ALVIN KLEMME. BARBARA ELIZABETH KLINKHAM- MER, BARB, FHA. Girls Glee Oub, Red Cross. ROBERT JOHN KLUEVER. BOB,” ROTC Service Gub, All-State, Band, Minstrel Show, State Contest. LARRY RUDOLPH KOCH. VIRGIL LEO KOCH. Christian Youth Gub. Hi-Y. ROBERT LEE KOCHER. BOB. KENNETH BRENT KOEHLER. KEN,” D-Men's Gub, Football, Track, Wrest- ling. JAMES MAURICE KOENS. JIM. Hi-Y, ROTC Rifle Gub, Band. MARTHA LAWSON KOOLBECK. MARTY, An Gub, Dramatics Club. Spanish Gub, Tri-Y, All-State. Minstrel Show, Orchestra, State Contest. Operetta, Semester Honor Roll. KATHRYN JEANETTE KORBELIK, Latin Club, Tri-Y, All-State, Band. Min- strel Show, Orchestra, Sate Contest, Op- eretta. Semester Honor Roll. LORRAINE ANN KORCH. THOMAS FRANCIS KOZELISKI. ROTC Officers Gub President, ROTC Service Gub, Semester Honor Roll. DENNIS ROBERT KRAFT, DEN.” Hi-Y. NANCY LEE KRAUS, CURLY.” KATHLEEN EMMA KROEGER, KATHIE.” Christian Youth Gub. FHA. GAA, Spanish Gub, Tri-Y, Red Cross. KAY JEAN KUCHEL, GAA. Tri-Y Cabi- net, Band. RUTH ANN KUNDEL, RUTHIE GAA. Hall Monitor. SHIRLEY MAE KUNDEL, SHIR,” GAA, Tri-Y. HAROLD LEE LADEHOFF. ROTC Of- ficers Oub. ROTC Rifle Club. ROTC Service Gub. Golf, Debate, Declamation, Oratory, Radio Speaking. DONNA JEAN LAHMAN, GAA, Girls Glee Gub. Telling a Swedish story to her American sister is Barbro Mjoback, exchange student. LARRY LAMBERT, MOOSE, D Men s Club. Baseball, a Cappcila, Minstrel Show, Operetta. ROBERT ALLAN LANCASTER, BOB,” ROTC Rifle Club, ROTC Service Club, Track, Band. CAROLE JEAN LANE SHERMAN DEAN LANE. Wrestling. CAROL JEAN LANGFELDT, Girls Glee Club. RICK CHESTER LARSON, Band. CHARLOTTE GRACE LATHAM. GAA. HENRY WILLIAM LATHAM. HANK, Camera Club, Electronics Club, NRA Rifle Club. DONALD RICHARD LATHROP, Base- ball, Band. SHARON EILEEN LATHROP, SHERRY, Band, Chorus. NYDA NADINE LATIMER. NAT GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Chorus, Homecoming Candidate, Senior Class Secretary, Student Council Secretary, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. KENNETH EDWIN LAWSON, KEN,” Safe Drivers Club. ROBERT LEACH. BOB, D Men's Club, Hi Y Vice-President, Football. Track, Wrestling, Semester Honor Roll. JUDITH ANN LEASE JUDY,” Tri-Y, Band, Orchestra. MARY SUE LEE GAA. Tri-Y. DONNA JEAN LEHMBECK, Retailers Club. TOM HAROLD LEM BURG. LENDY. FRED JOHN LEPLEY. Electronics Club, ROTC Officers Club. ROTC Service Club, Safe Drivers Club, Red Cross. Stu- dent Council. JUDITH KAY LEPPER, JUDY, GAA. Tri-Y. KAREN MARIE LESLE, Tri-Y, Band. Chorus, Minstrel Show. WILLIAM ERNEST LEY. BILL” KENNETH JOHN LIGHT. LIGHT- HORSE, D Men's Club, Hi-Y, Football. Track. SALLY RAE LIND. SUE, GAA. Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Red Cross, Chorus. JACKLYN KAY LINDAHL. JACKIE.” GAA, Safe Drivers Club Secretary. Tri-Y, a Cappella, Girls Glee Club, Minstrel Show, Cheerleader. Student Council, Op- eretta, Rifle Club Secretary. RAYE LOUISE LINDBLOM, DUCHESS.” Camera Club. FHA, GAA. Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club. LAWRENCE LEROY LINDBOM. SONNY.” LADEMA FAY LINDSEY. BEATRICE JOYCE LINDSTROM, BEA, GAA. Tri-Y. ANITA MARIE LINKE. NITA, French Club, Band, Chorus, Minstrel Show, Op- eretta, Orchestra. GARY CHARLES LINN. Hi-Y. JOHN CURTIS LOEFGREN, Track. E e- bate. GARY PHILLIP LONG. JOAN HELEN LONGAMORE, JOANIE, GAA. Red Cross. BOB JOSEPH LUNARDI. Hi-Y, Baseball. Basketball, a Cappcila, Student Council. JOYCE MARIE LUND, Dramatics Club. GAA. Latin Club, Thespian. Tri-Y Cabi- net, All-School Play. One-Act Plays. Newspaper, Yearbook. GARY ELROY LUNDGREN. ROTC Of- fleers Club, ROTC Service Club. KENNETH ALBERT MACHAMER, MAC” Industrial Am Award. BETHEL IONE MAGNUSON. 1 BETH, Christian Youth Club Vice-President, French Club, Chorus, Orchestra, Sure Contest, Semester Honor Roll, Operetta. ARLENE MAHOSKI. GAA, Tri-Y, Stu- dent Council, Honorary Cadet Major. TRUMAN WARREN MARKHAM. VIRGINIA CAROLINE MARLATT, GINNY, Christian Youth Club, Safe Drivers Club, Girls Glee Club, Semester Honor Roll. BERNITA MARIE MARTEN. BERNIE,” Girls Glee Club. SHIRLEY JEANN1NE MARTEN. JAMES KAY MARTENS. JIM, D-Men's Club. Hi-Y. Track, Wrestling, Red Cross. RICHARD HENRY MARTENS. DICK. Semester Honor Roll. ROGER WILLIAM MARTENS. ROG, Hi-Y. Baseball. CAROL RAE MARTIN. An Club Treas- urer, GAA, Tri-Y. EMMA LOWENE MARTIN. JAMES CARLSON MARTIN. JIM, D- Men's Gub, Safe Drivers Qub, Baseball, Football, a Cappella. Chorus. MARGARET RUTH MARTIN. MAG- GIE, GAA. Latin Club, Quill Scroll, Safe Drivers Club. Tri-Y Cabinet, Or- chestra, Sure Contest, Operetta, News- paper Reporter, Yearbook Co-Editor, Se- mester Honor Roll, Student Council. MARY ELLEN MARTIN. Dramatics Gub, GAA, Tri-Y, Band, Minstrel Show, State Contest, Student Council, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. STEVEN JOSEPH MARTIN. STEVIE.” Latin Gub, Safe Drivers Gub, Track. BEVERLY. JOANN MASON. JO. GAA. Tri-Y. Semester Honor Roll. WILLIAM JOHN MASS. BILL, a Cap- pella, Minstrel Show. Operetta. DONNA MAE MATTHEWS, DONNY.” PATRICIA ANN MATTUSCH, PAT,” Chorus, Girls Glee Gub, Red Goss. BEVERLY ANN MAYER. SPORTY. Gmcra Club, FHA Vice-President. GAA. Safe Drivers Gub, Girls Glee Club. RICHARD HAROLD MAYERS, DICK,” Latin Gub. LADEAN ANN McCAMMANT, GAA, Girls Glee Gub. NOLAN KENT McCAULEY. MAC,” Christian Youth Gub, Dramatics Gub, Spanish Gub, Thespian, Wrestling, All- School Play, Operetta, One-Act Plays, Band. PATRICK McCLUNG, PAT, Tennis, Student Council. RAY EARL McCOLLAM. Baseball. Chorus. Red Cross. LILA MAE McCONNELL, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Gub. ROSALIE LAVONNE McCORMICK. VONNIE, Christian Youth Gub, Tri-Y. 57 judy ANN mcdermott. fats. GAA. Tri-Y, Chon� . Girl� Glee Club, Semcjtcr Honor Roll. RONALD C L A I R E M c D E R M OTT, MAC. D Men � Club. Track. SHARON LEE McDONOUGH, SHER- RY.” Retailers Club Treasurer. ALAN JAMES McDOWELL, Band. ZOLA MAE McDOWELL, Art dub. FHA, GAA. Intramural� . REVIS McKEE. ROTC Officer� dub. RICHARD SHERWOOD McKEE. DICK. Baseball. Basketball. JAMES LOUIS McKOWN. JIM.” Track. Debate. All-State, Band. State Conte� t, ROTC Band. ROTC Officer� dub. HELEN JANE McMURRAN. Tri-Y. Girl� Glee dub. JOHN HENRY HANS MEIER. Semester Honor Roll. SHARON KARLEEN MESSERSMITH. SHERRI. French dub. RICHARD ALLEN MEYER. RICK. MILTON GERALD MEYERS. JACK LESLIE MILLER. THE” Hi-Y. Wrestling. JANET EVELYN MILLER. Christian Youth dub. Dramatics Club, Quill and Scroll. Thespian. All-School Play. One- Act Plays, Newspaper. Yearbook Senior Editor. Semester Honor Roll. NANCY ANN MILLER, LITTLE ONE” GAA. Latin Club, Retailers dub. Tri-Y, Girls Glee dub. Student Council, Hall Monitor. ROBERT DALE MILLER, Band. SANDRA KAY MILLER. SANDY” GAA. Spanish dub. Tri-Y. Choru� , Newspaper. Semester Honor Roll, Quill and Scroll. BARBRO MJOBACK. BARB. French dub. Tri-Y. Girl� Glee Club. MARTHA JANE MOBURG. French dub. GAA. Safe Drivers Club, Minstrel Show, Orchestra. ARLINE FAY MOELLER. BLONDIE. FHA. GAA. Latin dub. Retailers dub. Chorus. Cheerleader. DALE THOMAS MOORE. DELORIS MAE MORRISON. DEE, Christian Youth Club, Safe Drivers Club, Girls Glee dub. CHARM IAN DAWN MUENCH, CHARM. GAA. Tri-Y, Choru� . Cheer- leader, Student Council. RICHARD EUGENE MUNRO, DICK. D-Mcn's Club. ROTC Officers Club Treasurer. ROTC Service Club. Golf, Track, Student Council, Drill Team. LAVERNA MAE MYERS, VERNA. JO ANN NAECKEL, JODY, Art dub, GAA. Latin Club. Spanish Club Presi- dent, Tri-Y, Semester Honor Roll. IRENE RUTH NATZKE, SWEET PEA. GAA, Retailers dub. JULIUS DALE NEGUS. SONNY, Track. JOY ANN NELSON. GAA. ELOISE ANNE NEUMAN. Art Club. GAA, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Declamation, All-State. Minstrel Show, Orchestra, Op- eretta. State Contest. ROBERT LAVERN NEWKIRK. BOB.” CORNELIUS MARGUERITE NEWMAN. CHICKIE, Tri-Y, Chorus. Girls Glee dub. LINDA SUE NEWTON. LIN. Latin dub. Retailers Club. Tri-Y, Girls Glee dub. ESTHER ANN NICKOLAS. NICKY. Camera Club, Tri-Y, NRA Girls Rifle dub. RONALD WARREN NORGARD. RON. SALLY ANN NORPEL, SAL, Retailers Club. Girls Glee dub. MARY FRANCES O CALLAGHAN. FHA. GAA. MARIE ANTOINETTE O'CONNOR, TONI, Dramatics Club, Spanish Club. Thespian, One-Act Plays, Girls Glee dub. MERRILL ANTONI OHL. TONY. Dramatics dub. Quill Scroll, ROTC Officers dub. ROTC Service Club, Safe Drivers dub. Thespian. All-School Play, One-Act Plays. Chorus, Newspaper, Year- book Sports Editor. LADONNA MAE OLSON. DONNA,” Christian Youth dub, GAA, Tri-Y, Girls Glee dub. THOMAS LEE ORENDORF. TOM.” DARRELL CLOYD ORMAN. EARL EMANUEL OSTERBERG. JR.. OZZIE. D Men's dub. Hi Y. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Gold-D. JANE MARIE OTTO. GAA. Latin dub. Tri-Y, Tennis, a Cappella, Chorus. Min- strel Show, Operetta, NRA Girls Rifle dub. JOHN FREDRICK OTTO, JACK, Basketball, Track, Student Council. JOANN DELANE OWENS. JO. Chris- tian Youth dub. Girls Glee dub. JOYCE ELAINE PAASKE. GAA. Tri-Y. ROLAND KEITH PAPER. ROLLIE, D- Mcn’s dub. Track. Gorging themselves with the 7 essentials and chatting over activities are well-known feats among all girls. VERNON CARL PARIZEK. Vem. JACK DUANE PARKER. Camera Club, Newspaper Photographer. BARBARA ANN PATE. BARB, Art dub, FHA Historian. GAA. EDNA LAVOIS PATTON. EDDIE,” GAA, Girls Glee Club. CHARLENE KAY PAULSEN, GAA. Girls Glee dub. NANCY JO PECKENSCHNEIDER. NAN, FHA. Tri-Y, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. HARRY MARTIN PELTON, DUKE. Football. CHARLES ALBERT PENN, German dub. Golf. BETTY MAE PEN NOCK. GAA. VIRGINIA LOUISE PERKINS. GINNY,” GAA, Girls Glee dub. ELSIE MARIE PETERS. GAA. Girls Glee dub. SHIRLEY MAR IF. PETERS. BUTCH.” Dramatics dub. Retailers Club, One-Act Plays. Girls Glee Club. RICHARD PETE PETERSEN. PETE.” RONALD GENF. PETERSEN, PETE, D- Men's dub. Track. RUSSELL DALE PETERSEN, PETE TERRY LYNN PETERSEN. PETE Baseball. DORIS ANN PETERSON. RED FHA, Retailers Club. Girls Glee Club. JANICE LEE PETERSON. JAN. Dra- matics Club. French Club. GAA. Thes- pian. Tri-Y President. All-School Play. Declamation. One-Act Plays, a Cappella. Chorus. Minstrel Show, Yearbook Ad Staff. Red Cross. Student Council. MARVIN EUGENE PIRCK, BO-BO. ROTC Rifle Qub, Red Cross. SANDRA JEAN PLACE. SANDY, GAA. Intramurals. Tri-Y, Girls Glee Qub. Red Cross. Homecoming Attend- ant. Student Council, Honorary Cadet Major. RICHARD VICTOR POHLMANN, RED DOG. Hi-Y. Basketball. Track. News- paper. WILLIAM JAMES POHLMANN. BILE ROTC Officers Club, ROTC Service Club. Band. ROTC Drill Team. ROTC Band. PATRICIA DIANE POLLOCK. An Club, Tri-Y, French Qub. Yearbook. DAVE LAWRENCE POTTER, BEVO.” Basketball. Red Cross. LORAINE ANN POTTS. GAA, Safe Driv- ers Club. MYRON DAVID PRESTON. RED. Electronics Club, NRA. NANCY ANN PRICE. NAN, Art Qub. Dramatics Club. GAA, Latin Club, Tri-Y. SUSAN LEE PRICE SUSIE. Latin Qub. MARVELLA LOUISE PUCK. Hall Moni- tor. ROSEMARIE INEZ PUENTE TOTA Chorus. CHARLES EDWIN PUGH. CHUCK SHARON LOU PUGH. SHERI, Girls Glee Qub. LARRY LEE RAGAN. Red Cross. JAMES RAINES. JIM. NANCY ANN RASLER. GAA. Tri-Y, Girls Glee Qub. ROBERT LAVERNE RATH. SPUD Christian Youth Qub, ROTC Service Qub, Baseball. JUDITH ELIZABETH RAY. JUDY French Qub, GAA, Tri-Y, Banjl. Min- strel Show. Operetta, Orchestra. State Contest, Semester Honor Roll. JACK EDWARD RAYBURN. Junior Hi-Y President. ROTC Service Qub. BETTY LOU REF.D. GAA. Latin Qub. Tri-Y. MARLENE JANET REIMERS. Girls Glee Oub. DARLENF. MAE REINS. GAA. Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club. Red Cross. JAY ALLEN RICHARDS. RICHARD DEAN RIDENOUR. DICK Hi-Y, Football. CHARLES PAUL ROBERTS. CHUCK” Basketball. Football. Junior Oats Officer, Senior Class Officer. Spinsters Spree At- tendant, All-State Football, Basketball. JAMES ROBERTS. MAX ROBINSON. MAXINE JOYCE ROCK. MAX. GAA. Latin Qub Treasurer. Tri-Y. Tennis, Girls Glee Club. Red Cross, Rifle Qub. JOYCE ARLENE RODE. Tri-Y. Girls Glee Qub, Student Council. GEORGE CHRISTMAN RODGERS. Latin Qub. ROTC Officers Qub. ROTC Rifle Qub. ROTC Service Club, Semester Honor Roll. MARILYN JEAN ROHLK, GAA. Tri-Y. MARSHA ANN ROSE. MARSH, GAA. Tri-Y. Girls Glee Qub, Cheerleader. Red Cross. MARY JO ROSE. GAA Vice-President, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Club. Cheerleader. Junior Qass Officer, Student Council, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. RALPH WALFRED ROSENE. WALLY II. Basketball. Football. Track. Radio Speaking. Student Council. SUSAN MAXINE ROSENTHAL. SUE,” Art Qub, GAA, Spanish Qub, Tri-Y Cabinet. Girls Glee Qub. Semester Honor Roll. PETER EDWARD ROUSH. ED, NRA Rifle Qub. DALE ARILIN RUBENDALL. RONALD RAYMOND RUEFER, PETE. D-Men's Club, Retailers Club, Spanish Club, Tennis. One-Act Plays. Minstrel Show. ROBERT LONNY RUEHMANN. BOB. Hi-Y. ROTC Rifle Qub, ROTC Service Qub, Track. Band. ROBERT CHARLES RUPP, BLACKIE, ROTC Rifle Qub, Track. DWA1N ROGER RUSER. Band. WILLIAM SALTHUN, BILL, PAUL THOMAS SAM BERG. ELDON RONAYNE SANDERS. “SNOOKS. D-Men's Qub. Retailers Club President. Track, a Cappella. Chorus, Minstrel Show. State Track Honors. Op- eretta. PHILLIP JOSEPH SCHAAB. PHIL. Wrestling. RUTH MARGARET SCHAAR, GAA. Chorus. Girls Glee Oub. DELORES DARLENE SCHAFER. DEE, GAA, Red Cross. DANIEL LLOYD SCHARFENBERG. DAN. JOEY ANN SCHELL. Art. Red Cross. SHIRLEY JOANNE SCHERZ, SHIRL.” GAA. ELAINE VELMA SCHLICHTING. Girls Glee Qub, Orchestra. DAVID HAROLD SCHLUENZ. DAVE. German Qub. Latin Qub. Track. Band, Minstrel Show. State Contest, Student Council. Semester Honor Roll. RONALD EDWARD SCHMIDT. RON. CAROL JEAN SCHNECKLOTH. French Qub, German Club. Tri-Y. Girls Glee Qub. Semester Honor Roll. NANCY JO SCHNECKLOTH. Girls Glee Qub. JAMES ROBERT SCHNEIDER. JIM. PEGGY JOAN SCHNOOR. PEG. Chris- tian Youth Club, Tri-Y. DAVID CRAIG SCHOLEY. DAVE, ROTC Service Club. Band. ROSALIE KAY SCHRIEFER, ROSIE.” GAA, Spanish Qub. DONNA EVONNE SCHROEDER. Latin Qub. Tri-Y. Band, Orchestra. State Con- test, Semester Honor Roll. Operetta. CLIFFORD DALE SCHRODER. CLIFF. 59 Experiencing some of the drippy things of life is Dave Scholey evidently taking an early morning squirt. GENE HAROLD SCHROEDER. ROTC Officers Club. Basketball. Golf. Track. JANICE LEE SCHUETT. JAN, Retailers Club. Girls Glee Club. MILLICENT MURIEL SCHULTZ. MILL, GAA, Girls Glee Club. DONNA JEAN SCHURR. PATRICIA ANN SEAMAN, PAT, GAA, Red Cross. DONNA MAE SECOY, Girls Glee Club. KENNETH RAY SEHMANN. KENNY Safe Drivers Club. DOROTHY LOUISE SEMONES, Girls Glee Club. ROBERT LEON SHADLE. BOB Ger- man Club, Newspaper. Quill Scroll. DONNA LEE SHANKS. 'DONI.' GAA. Latin Club, Tri-Y, Chorus. Girls Glee Club. KATHLEEN JOANN SHAW. KATHY. Retailers Club, Girls Glee Club. WILLIAM LEE SHUNICK. BILL. KELVIN SIDNEY. Baseball. Basketball. Football. JERRY DEAN SIEBEL, Christian Youth Club. ROTC Officers Club. ROTC Ser- vice Club Secretary. Golf, Semester Honor Roll. ROTC Drillmastcr. PAUL LOUIS SIEM. ROTC Service dub. Red Cross. CLIFTON RAY SIEMS. JO ANN SIEVERTSEN, JO. GAA. Girls Glee dub. Red Cross. ROY WILLIAM SIMPSON. JR.. SIMPS D-Men's dub. Hi-Y. Football. Wrest- ling, a Cappella, Newspaper. RICHARD ERNEST SINDT, DICK. MARY LOUISE SITZ. MARY LOU French Club. GAA. Latin dub. Tri-Y, Band. Orchestra, Semester Honor Roll. ARTHUR JOSEPH SMITH. BUTCH. DARLENE VIRGINIA SMITH. SMITTY. Dramatics dub. GAA. Tri- Y, One-Act Plays. Girls Glee dub. Stu- dent Council. Hall Monitor, Chorus. EVERETT RAY SMITH. Chorus. MARY ELIZABETH LEONA SOURDIFF. KITTEN. GAA. Tri-Y, Chorus. Girls Glee dub. LUCINDA JAYNE SPEARS. JAY, GAA, Girls Glee dub. LOWELL WAYNE SPRING. Semester Honor Roll. ROBERT HERMAN STAUB. BUBBLES. JANET LYNN STEBBINS. JAN, Art Club President, Secretary, Dramatics Club, Electronics dub Secretary, Thes- pian. All-School Play. One-Act Play Staff. Newspaper. Yearbook Art Editor, Red Cross. DOROTHY ANN STEENBOCK. DOT. GAA. Tri-Y. DARRELL LEE STEINECKE, Football. CAROL JEAN STENDER. GAA. Spanish Club, Semester Honor Roll. SANDRA KAY STEPHENS. SANDY, GAA, Spanish dub. Thespian. Tri-Y, One-Act Plays, Chorus. JANICE JEAN STICHTER. GAA. Tri-Y, a Cappella. Girls Glee Club, Minstrel Show, Red Cross. Student Council, Se- mester Honor Roll, Operetta, Christmas Program. RICHARD VINSON STILES. DICK. D- Mcn's dub, Hi-Y, Baseball. Basketball. GERALDINE MARY STOLTENBERG. GERRY. WILLIAM DEAN STORJOHANN. BILL. ANNE LOUISE STR1ETER, ANNIE GAA, German Club, Safe Drivers Club President, Tri-Y. Tennis, a Cappella, Be- ginning Chorus, Madrigal. Minstrel Show, State Contest, Operetta, Girls Sextet. NANCY LOUISE STROHM. Christian Youth Club Secretary-Treasurer, Safe Drivers dub Vice-President, Chorus. DARLENE ELAINE STRONG. DAR GAA, Tri-Y, Girls Glee dub, Student Council. RUTH ANN STURM. RUTHIE, Dra- matics dub, Thespian, One-Act Play Staff. DAVID JOHN STUTZER. JOYCE MARIAN SUNDQUIST, FHA, French dub, GAA, Latin dub. KEN SWENSON. D-Men's dub. Football, Track. DONALD WILLIAM SWANSON, DON, Band. ROTC Service dub. EARL TANDESKI. JAMES ROBERT TANK, TANKER, Baseball. Spinsters Spree attendant. EUGENE DALE THI ESSEN. RICHARD CHARLIE THOEMING. TIM. CLIFFORD THOMAS. EVELYN GAIL THOMAS. Band. ORIANA THOMAS. TOMI. French Club. GAA. Spanish dub, Tri-Y, Chorus, Girls Glee dub, Sate Contest. BETTY JANE THOMPSON. PHYLLIS COLIENE THOMPSON, PHYL. Tri-Y. RAYMOND DEROY THOMPSON. OX. D-Men’s dub. Hi-Y. Football, Track, All-Conference Football. RICHARD NORMAN THOMSEN, PONG. JAKIE LEE THORINGTON„ JAKE. TERRY ARNOLD TINGWALD. D-Men’s dub. Track, a Cappella. All Sate, Or- chestra. Sate Contest, Student Council, Operetta. SANDRA TOPP. SANNY. GAA. Span- ish dub, Tri-Y, Chorus. 60 MARGARET SUZANNE TRISSEL, SUE, Art Club, Dramatics Oub, GAA, Latin Club Vice-President, Declamation. Tri-Y Cabinet, Newspaper, All-School play staff. JANICE ANNE TUECKES. • JAN, Art Oub. Christian Youth Club, GAA, Latin Oub, Safe Drivers Club. Tri-Y Cabinet, Orchestra, Newspaper, Yearbook. DAVID ELROY WESTPHAL, DAVE, Baseball, Red Cross. GEORGE BERT WETSELL, D-Men's Oub, Hi-Y. Wrestling, Gold-D. BILL JAMES WHAN. CHERYL ANN WHITCOMB. Christian Youth Club, GAA, Tri-Y, Chorus. JOYCE LYN WINEGARDEN. Christian Youth Club, French Club. Tri-Y, a Cap- pel la, Girls Glee Oub, Minstrel Show, Operetta. State Contest, Semester Honor Roll. JOYCE ELAINE WINNER, Girls Glee Oub, Student Council. DORIS LEE WIRTH. German Oub. MITCHELL JOSEPH TURNER. CHELL. SARA BEL TURNER. Dramatics Oub, GAA, Safe Drivers Oub Treasurer, Chorus, Minstrel Show, Orchestra, State Contest, Girls Rifle Oub, Tri-Y. WILLIAM FREDERICK UTTER. BILL. Camera Club. ROTC Rifle Club, ROTC Service Oub, Safe Drivers Oub, Basket- ball. JOYCE CARLENE VANDEL, JOY. MARTHA VAN ZELE. MARTY, Dra- matics Oub Secretary. French Club, Safe Drivers Oub President. Thespian, Tri-Y Treasurer, All-School Play, One- Act Play Staff. Chorus, Yearbook Ad Staff, Student Council. Semester Honor Roll. NANCY LEE VERSTRAETE, Latin Oub. BEVERLEY MAE VINGER. NOREIDA ANN VOEHL. GAA. Latin Oub. Tri-Y, Chorus, Red Cross, Student Council. Semester Honor Roll. JERRY VOSS. DOYLE LEON WHITE, WHITEY, Safe Drivers Oub. JANET EILEEN WHITE. JAN, GAA, Tri-Y, Girls Glee Oub. WILLIAM OWEN WHITE. Bill. Camera Oub Secretary-Treasurer, Hi-Y, Band, Minstrel Show. State Contest. NANCY KAY WIEDEMAN, NAN Dramatics Oub, GAA, Tri-Y, Tennis, One-Act Plays, a Cappclla, Chorus, Min- strel Show, Orchestra, Newspaper. Home- coming Attendant, Student Council, Hon- orary Cadet Colonel Candidate. CHARLES HENRY WIESE, CHUCK. RALPH ALBERT WIESE, SKIP, D- Men's Club. Baseball, Football, Wrest- ling, Spinsters Spree Attendant, Student Council. DONALD ALLEN WILLFONG, WIL- LIE. DONA RUE WILLIAMS. GAA. Tri-Y, Girls Glee Oub, Red Cross. PATRICIA ANN WOLFE, PAT. GAA. Tri-Y. RICHARD LEE WOLFFE. DICKER, Wrestling. BERNICE JUANITA WOODFORD. BUNNY,” Christian Youth Oub, GAA, Girls Glee Club. TEDDY JOE LOUIS WOODS. TED, Spanish Oub, Band. Red Cross. ZILPHA MARIE WOODS. Dramatics Club, Latin Oub Secretary. One-Act Plays, a Cappella. Chorus, Minstrel Show, Operetta, Red Cross, Semester Honor Roll. VIRGINIA ANN WRAY, GINNY, Latin Club. DALE ROBERT WULF. LITTLE WULFFE, Red Cross. BARBARA LEIGH YEAST. BARB, Tri- Y, Band, Red Cross. PAUL THOMAS YEGGE. BARBARA JEAN VOSTINAK, BARB, Dramatics Oub, GAA, Tri-Y, News- paper, Yearbook, Student Council. JOHN THOMAS WALLICK. RED. KENT CLYDE WILLIAMS. LARRY GENE WILLIAMS. WILLY. German Oub, ROTC Service Oub, Base- ball. Newspaper. Red Cross. WILLIAM DEAN YOUNG. WILLY. Wrestling Manager. MARTHA HAMILTON YOUNGER. MARTY. FHA. MARY JOE WALTZ, JOE, FHA, Red Cross. KAY FRANCES WARD, GAA, Girls Glee Oub, Red Cross. DAVID BRIAN WARDELL. DAVE, Safe Drivers Oub, Spanish Oub, Track, Red Ooss. SHIRLEY ANN WARFIELD, Girls Glee Oub. DAVE EDWARD WARREN. HAZEL BERNICE WATSON. HAZ, GAA. Tri-Y. DON LEE WEBER. JOHN EDWARD WEBER, Football. GLADYS EDNA WELLENDORF, GAY, Tri-Y, Semester Honor Roll. KENLYN MARIE WELLS. KEN, GAA, Latin Club Vice-President, Tri-Y, a Cap- pella, All-State, Girls Glee Club, Madri- gal, Minstrel Show, Orchestra, State Con- test, Student Council, Girls Sextet, Se- mester Honor Roll, Operetta. PAUL WARN WELLS JR.. ROTC Rifle Oub. BEVERLY JEANWENDHAUSEN. BEV, Dramatics Oub, GAA, Spanish Oub Vice-President, Thespian, Tri-Y, All-School Play Staff, One-Act Plays, a Cappella, Chorus, Minstrel Show, Op- eretta. State Contest. Yearbook Copy Editor, Semester Honor Roll. MARSHA LOUISE WENDHAUSEN, Tri- Y, Red Cross, Semester Honor Roll. JUDITH ANN WERDEN, JUDY, Tri- Y, Girls Glee Oub. KENNETH EUGENE WILLIS, WILL Art Club. Track, Wrestling, Christian Youth Club. MARY KAY WILMING, Operetta, All- State, Girls Glee Qub. BEVERLY JEAN ZESIGER, BEV, Chris- tian Youth Oub, Dramatics Club, Tri- Y. a Cappella, All-State, Girls Glee Club, Minstrel Show, Operetta, State Contest. NADINE JACQUELINE ZOGG. Bracing the raging elements between classes are Carol Johnson, Judy Werden, and Bev Zcsiger. Participating in school events for both fun and learning . . . student council acting as a go-between among students and administration . . . collecting for the Red Cross fund . . . scurrying for newspaper stories — on time, of course . . . exciting music trips and debate contests . . . girls footing the bill and handling the etiquette at the Spinsters' Spree . . . sabre arch, frills, and the formalities of ROTC announcing the Military Ball, heralding a new season with Symphony of Spring . . . getting acquainted at the Newcomers' Party . . . dancing in dirty socks at the Senior Sock Hop . . . twirling in full cotton skirts at the Junior Cotton Ball . . . and, most exciting of all, the traditional Senior-Junior Prom . . . staying out all night if the folks” are willing ... all these things and many more adding to an already full year of expectations and excitement ... all uniting for another page of DHS history. h o m e c o m i QUEEN NANCY HOEFER n g Pouring rain and drizzle failed to dampen the spirits of DHS stu- dents, faculty, and returning alumni Friday and Saturday, Oc- tober 28 and 29, as the 1955 Homecoming officially got under- way. The coronation of Queen Nancy Hocfcr and the presentation of her court of attendants Jill Dick- inson, Nancy Erickson, Sandra Place and Nancy Wiedeman took place Friday afternoon during an all school assembly and pep aud. Homecoming exictcment reached its climax Friday night, when the varsity football squad was intro- duced as they came through the huge Blue Devil at the North end of Brady Street stadium. The eve- ning came to a jubilant closing as the Imps downed Franklin of Cedar Rapids 13-0 on a rain soaked field. Saturday night at the annual Homecoming dance co-captains Ray Thompson and Bob Garman presented the autographed victory football to Queen Nancy as she and her court made their final formal appearance. Wtoto� by ft— Studio 64 Jill Dickinson Sandra Place Nancy Erickson Nancy Wicdcman Judging from the expression on Nancy’s face and the score shown on the football, there is no question as to the outcome of the football game. Escorting five pretty girls to the Queen's Banquet proceeding the game was no chore for these Hi-Y boys. Seated arc Sandy Place, Nancy Erick- son. Queen Nancy Hoofer. Jill Dick- inson and Nancy Wiedeman. Standing arc George Wet sell. Jim Martens. Dick Pohlmann, Dave llten and Dave Collier. Presenting the traditional Home- coming bouquet of yellow mums to Nancy is 1955 Homecoming co- chairman. Dick Pohlmann. her es- cort for the evening- 66 Addressing rain-drenched spec- tators from inside a dry car before live football game is from the driver's seat. Beaming faces represent the twelve senior girls nomi- nated for 1955 Homccomiijg Queen. First Row: Jill Dickinson. Nancy Wiedeman, Sandy Place and Sandy Fleming. Stcond Row: Marsha Rose. Mary Jo Rose. Nancy Erickson and Nancy Hoefer. Third Row: Sandy Farus, Barbara Hafford, Nadine Latimer and Cindy Cracker. Autographing a program for Mari- lyn Ahlgren at the Homecoming dance Saturday night is Queen Nancy as their dates Don Hazen and John Brockmann look on. Glittering leaves and gilded trees set the scene for this year s theme. Autumn Nocturne. Jill Dickinson. Bonnie Max- well and Mary Jo Rose add a final touch to one of the trees at the entrance of George Edward Marshall Gymnasium. Crowning of King Bob Beards- ley by GAA president Jill Dickinson was the highlight of the dance. Bobs attend- ants. Chuck Roberts. Jim Tank and Skip Wiese loo quite amused. look on. Reversing the procedure for one night, Carol Lester assists Roger Hciscr with his coat. 68 spinsters’ spree Displaying broad smiles and yellow mums are the ten Spinsters’ Spree King candi- dates, nominated by the mem- bers of GAA. First Row, Skip Wiese. Bob Beardsley. Chuck Roberts. Dave lltcn and Dave Collier. Second Row: Ed Kaufmann. Jim Tank. Sam Bowlby. Tom Hamilton and Chuck Carpenter. Enjoying refreshments after dancing to music by the Ambassadors at the Spin- sters' Spree arc several happy couples. The food tasted even better to the boys since the girls were footing the bill. military ball Electing of military royalty was done by the ROTC battalion mem- bers. These fifteen senior girls were the candidates nominated by the student body. Fin! Row: Jill Dick- inson, Sandy Fleming. Mary Martin, Arlene Mahoski. Nancy Wicdeman, Carol Heeschen and Sandy Place. Second Row: Cindy Cracker. Na- dine Latimer. Mary Jo Rose. Nancy Erickson, Eunice Brus. Barb Haf- ford. Sandy Farus and Nancy Peck- cnschncider. Commissioning of Honorary Cadet Colonel Nancy Erickson and Honorary Cadet Majors Sandra Place and Arlene Mahoski was done by Lieut. Col. Percy C. Fauskin. commander of the Rock Island Air Reserve Center, who was also guest speaker at the Officers' Ban- quet prccceding the dance. Assisting is Cadet Lieut. Col. Roger Heiscr, ROTC bat- talion commander. Escorting Honorary Cadet Colonel Nancy Erickson through the traditional sabre arch, formed by ROTC officers and their dates, is Cadet Lt. Col. Roger Hciser. Nancy Erickson Photo bjr Froo Studio Arlene Mahoski Sandra Place 71 dramatics Reading parts from this year's Senior Class Play. The Curious Savage. with Mr. Harold Marston. director, arc Maxine Rock. Sue Rosenthal. JoAnn Hansen. Jan Peterson, Marcia Hartman and Marty Van Zele. Opening the year with the presentation of the All-School Play, Time Out For Ginger,” directed by Mrs. Mae Elma Tornquist, October 20 and 22, the DHS dramatics department began another event-filled season. On the eighteenth and nineteenth of January, the first play festival was held. No awards were given for best actor and actress, but all plays were criticized by Augustana speech students. The Spring Play Fes- tival was held on April 19 and 20. The last major production, the Senior Class Play, was staged April 14 and 15. This year’s play, The Curious Savage,” was directed by Mr. Harold Marston. Taking a final curtain call are members of the All-School Play, Time Out For Ginger, cast. Left to right are Janet Miller, student director; Lynn Bru- baker. Lizzie; Nolan McCaulIcy, Ed Hoffman; Jan Peterson and Marty Van Zele. Joan. Carol Heeschcn. Jcannie; Lois Hendricks. Agnes Carol; Tony Ohl. Howard Carol; Sheri Owens, Ginger; Bob Beardsley. Eddie. Carl Rippcrton and Dave Hess, Tommy; Dec Dee Danico, Lizzie; Jim Dalzcll, Mr. Wil- son; and Marcia Hartman, student director. staging plays Demonstrating the art of applying make-up to Dave Hess is Marcia Hartman, while George Corooel adjusts his hat in the mirror. Both boys appeared in Submerged,'' directed by Alice Fulk, which was presented in the first play festival. Playing in Brilliant Performance. directed by Antionette O'Connor, one of the produc- tions presented in the first play festival, are Carol Heeschen and JoAnn Hansen. The plays were attended by a large number of students. Setting the scene for this one-act play, 'The Ghost in the Green Gown. directed by Marty Van Zele. was a ghost in a haunted house. Lois Plambeck. Marjorie Maxwell and Carol Lester are pictured as they try to decide which way to proceed in their ex- ploring. Pleading a particular cause seems to be the situation of Lynn Brubaker, singing the role of Josephine, while Dick Ernst as Captain Corcoran, listens attentively. Rehearsing and working ever so long to perfect the production of the H.M.S. Pinafore arc the member} of the cast. Donning pinafores and sailor suits, a Cap- pella members climbed aboard the H.M.S. Pinafore to present the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta of the same name the evenings of November 22 and 23. The DHS orchestra provided the background music and the en- tire production was under the direction of Milton Anderson, vocal music instructor. sailing with song Gayly tripping, lightly skipping, flock the maidens to the shipping tells the whole story- in one of the songs sung in H.M.S. Pinafore. Relaxing backstage arc the shepherds, an angel and the three kings. Left to right arc Larry Moburg. Barb Montgomery. Bill Hctzcl. Jim Iverson. Dick Ihlcfcld and Leonard Comess. Opening with a Christmas party, which included novelty songs, square dancing and a New Year's polka, the annual Christmas Program was presented at the Masonic Temple December 13, by members of the band, orchestra, a Cappella and Girls' Glee Club. The Song of Christmas, with tableaux under the supervision of Mrs. Mae Fima Tornquist, was repeated this year, highlighting the evening. greet g the yule Singing Paw, Git Out the Glucpot. one of the novelty numbers in tbc Christmas program, are Janice Stichtcr, Wilbur Frahm, Terry Cathcral and Barb Hafford. Looking upon the Babe in the manger arc the Angel Gabriel, portrayed by Carolyn Hindman; Mary, portrayed by Mary Beth Peil; and Alan Havcrcamp, portraying Joseph. minstrel show Opening with Holiday sung by the a Cappclla choir, the 1956 minstrel show. Symphony of Spring, was presented February 2) and 25 in the high school auditorium. Holding the show together is the important job of the minstrel show master of ceremonies, as demonstrated by this year’s M.C. Ed Grayson. Handling lighting and sound effects is taken care of by the back stage crew. Head men of these particular operations arc Phil Fleming and Jack Serrine. Mr. Mortiboy, show director, awaits the start of the show behind the curtain. heralding spring Dancing and singing again was a highlight of the minstrel show. Dan Heidt. one of the dance soloists, is shown tapping to the tune of By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Singing dogs, performing under the direction of Don Charles, proved to be a favorite number of the audience at both the afternoon and evening performances of the show. Painting the Clouds with Sunshine, was done by the girls in this dance line. Laurel Foley was the dance soloist and Maury Chamberlain sang the chorus. speaking Benefiting from the poise and self-confidence gained, public speakers again spent hours of hard work and practice, aided by criticism and advice from their coach Mr. F. Fulton Ross, prepar- ing for and competing in contests and tournaments throughout the year. Individual participation included work in humorous, dra- matic and oratorical declamation, extemporaneous speaking, tele- vision and radio speaking, original oratory, interpretive reading, student senate and discussion. Acquiring membership in the National Forensic League, an honor- ary speech organization, is a goal toward which all students partici- pating in public speaking activities strive. Points for membership are earned in the three basic types of speaking: intcrscholastic debate, intcrscholastic contests and service speeches. Officers for 1956 were Herb Hamshcr, president; Dave Iltcn, vice-president; and Betty Swain, secretary-treasurer. Enjoying a humorous reading with Mr. Ross arc Julie Gibson and Dave Iltcn. with confidence Discussing debating technique with their coach Mr. Ross, are members of the reserve debate team. FirsI Row: Carol Hatch. Karen Kuchel and Gloria Lewis. Steond Row: Dave Hess. Bob Crissman and Milton Schroedcr. Third Row: Jim McKown, Liga Viksnc and Kathy McCleavc. Meeting with their advisor, Mr. Ross, arc members of the National Forensic League. Left to right arc Bill Hawkins. Dave Iltcn, Herb Hamshcr, Mr. Ross, Bob Eckcrman, Mary Stow and Nancy Erickson. Seated arc Betty Swain, Sue Willits and Julie Gibson. wSwMWWf 5 % t • I I � i . • - • I s , , u u « M -ii „ The DHS a Cappella 80 getting the pitch Singing for civic organizations as well as the operetta, minstrel show, contests and concerts, the seventy-five member a Cap- pella choir rehearsed diligently each day, under the capable direction of Milton An- derson. State contest was attended by select groups both in the fall and spring, and this year the annual Spring Music Festival was held in Davenport. The a Cappella being the final step in the DHS vocal music department, its members usually sing in the girls' glee club or the beginning and advanced choruses first. Awaiting a downbeat from Mr. Anderson are Bcv Zesigcr. Anne Stricter. Barb Hafford, Lynn Brubaker, Kenlyn Wells, Pat Iverson, Terry Tingwald, Jim Downs, Dave Collier and Maury Chamberlain, members of madrigal. The Advanced Chorus 81 Practicing ij the important phase of prepar- ing for a good performance, as Mrs. Still. Pat Adair and Terry Tingwald will testify. Pausing for a moment onstage are the mem- bers of the Girls’ Trio: Jane Otto, Marcia Hartman and JoAnn Hansen. The Girls’ Glee Club 82 The Beginning Chorus Displaying happy smiles for the photog- rapher are members of the Girls’ Quartet: Jan Peterson, Jan Strichter, Marcia Kenyon and Sherry Hempstead. Preparing a contest number is the mixed Octet. They are Sheri Owens, Bev Wendhausen. Pat Adair, Brenda Nye, Jim Downs, John Frei, Don Smith and Dave Buhl. 83 playing Demonstrating her technique to Marilyn Stull, one of her baton twirling col- leagues, is Drum Majorette Sharon Lewis. Performing intricate formations at football games, marching in pa- rades and appearing in concerts under the direction of F. E. Morti- boy, describes the activities of the Davenport High School Band, widely known across the nation as one of the finest units in the country. The orchestra, also under the di- rection of Mr. Mortiboy, appeared in evening concerts at the four Davenport junior high schools and the Christmas program and aud, besides providing the background music for the operetta and minstrel show performers. The Spring Music Festival, for which Daven- port was the host, was also par- ticipated in by both the band and orchestra. The DHS Orchestra and parading The Davenport High School Band Preparing for a contest under the direction of Mr. B. G. Schaefer, arc Juanita Lewis, Sherri Gillette, Mary Mitchell and Marcia Wylie, members of one of the string quartets composed of students who play in the orchestra. Commenting on a selection played by Diane Atwood, is Mr. Robert Bates, woodwind in- structor, as Sandy Hoepner and Sally Luethje stand by awaiting their turn. serving Discussing a project with Mr. Hempstead, advisor, are Student Council officers Ed Kaufmann, vice- president; Bob Garman, treasurer; Dave Iltcn, president; and Nadine Latimer, secretary. student council Checking a wrestling schedule are student Council Sportsmanship Committee members Roberta Hauer, John Murphy, Bill Carlstrom and Elton Farley, wearing the pep hat. Revising crowded stairway conditions, spon- soring various social and civic activities and assisting the Athletic Parents’ club with their program were some of the many accomplish- ments of this year’s Student Council. The Sportsmanship Slogan contest, under the direc- tion of Mr. Robert Williams, gained enthus- iastic response from the student body. The winning slogan, Lets Be Blue Devils, Not Boo Devils,” was entered by homeroom two. The Quint-City Student Congress, in which DHS was once again a leader, carried on another successful program, with exchange auds between member schools enjoyed by all. the school Enrolling every student in the Junior Red Cross was the first project carried on by DHS Red Cross representatives. One hundred and sixty-four dollars was collected making this year's drive the most successful in history. The Senior Council, consisting of two representatives from all junior and senior high schools in Davenport and Betten- dorf, met every other month, planning projects throughout the year. DHS was in charge of the annual Christmas project in which five hundred stockings were filled for orphans and dependent children of the area. Gift boxes for foreign children were packed at Easter. red cross Pinning a Red Cross button on Bob Ecker- man is Red Cross representative Barb Eck- hardt, as Mrs. Sandway, school nurse and Junior Red Cross director at DHS, enrolls him in the organization. Sorting membership cards and buttons for homeroom distribution are the Junior Red Cross officers Bev Thobe, secretary; Mary Welch, president, and Patty Reddy, vice- president. 87 writing the news Pleasing everyone is a full-time assignment for anyone, and just that was the goal of the 1955 56 newspaper staff. Even the most criti- cal Blackhawk reader was able to find some news, editorial, feature or sports story, geared to his or her particular interest in each issue, published bi-weekly on DHS's own presses. Original cartoons, drawn by Janet Stebbins and Sandy Evers, appeared in each edition depicting the subject of the main editorial. Pictures taken by student staff photographers were also printed in every issue. Writing and copyreading stories arc Carol Hecschen. feature editor; Bob Ehlcrs, sports editor; Larry Wolfe; Anne Gil- mour, news editor; and Betty Swain. Discussing a recent issue of the Blackhawk arc Liga Vilcsnc and Nancy Erickson, editor-in-chief. Busily collecting advertisements arc members of the newspaper ad staff. Left to right are Harry Ehmscn, assistant manager; Bill Utter, Lynn Frances. Carolyn Brown. Judy Maack, Jill Den- nington. Tony Ohl, Marcia Oliver, Jane Wocbcr and Jim Dalzcll, manager; seated. Checking assignments, writing stor- ies and hunting a possible scoop, are a group of Black hawk reporters. Standing around the desk are Barb Hafford, Nancy Duggan. Barb Buchwalter. Judy Hebbcln, Edie Wcssel, Kay Still. Pat Haas and Peggy Korn. Mel Harper is seated at the typewriter and Sharon Bur- chett. Janet Miller and Margaret Martin are in the background. Inspecting their finished products in print are Gary Robertson, photog- rapher; Roger Cavanagh, exchange editor; and Bob Beardsley. Janet Stcbbins and Tim Gordon discuss notes on a recent interview, while Dee Dee Danico and Joyce Lund look over possibilities for future stories. Selecting pictures for the newspaper is As- sistant News Editor Sandy Miller's iob. Lend- ing a hand are Sally Thomas. Tom Bradcr. picture editor; and Sherry Hempstead, circu- lation manager. Operating the press is done by this group of vocational printing students. Left to right arc Allan Hute. Kenneth Frahm, David Stutzcr, Den- nis Hazlett, Mr. R. G. Bentley, advisor; Clctus Dau, James Barstow, Francis Freeman. Glen Dow and Robert Britcher. 1956 yearbook Conferring over a picture size are Editor-in-Chief Barb Hafford and Picture Editor Margaret Martin. Working diligently both before and after school, during study periods and Saturday mornings, the year- book staff breathed a final sigh of relief as the last pages of their major undertaking, the 1956 DHS Blackhawk, went to press. Added features this year included thirty-five additional pages, names printed on the cover without charge; thus a reduction in the cost of the book. A supplement of year- end activities was also given to yearbook purchasers. Soliciting advertisements, an important part of any publication, are members of the yearbook ad staff. Left to right are Sally Thomas, Anne Cummins, Marcia Oliver. Jane Wocbcr, Bill Utter, Carolyn Brown. Jim Dalzell. Judy Maack, Lynn Frances and Jill Dcnnington. Harry Ehmscn. manager, is seated at the typewriter. 90 telling the story Putting the final touch on a layout arc Barb Buchwaltcr, activities edi- tor; Janet Stcbbins, art editor; and Sharon Burchett, associate picture editor. Proofreading copy are Bev Wendhausen, copy edi- tor; Jean McCracken, associate editor; and Janet Miller, senior editor; as sports editor Tony Ohl chocks the supply cabinet. Sorting pictures for a club layout arc Marcia Oliver and Sue Darrell, yearbook workers. 91 Standing at attention are members of the DHS ROTC color guard. Left to right arc Don Moeller, Gary Stanley, Steven Frcdcrickscn and Barry Frcdcrickscn. ROTC training Pausing for a picture arc the ROTC battalion staff instructors. Standing left to right arc SFC Ivan Grant. SFC Joe Baumann, SFC Roger Hicks and M Sgt. Chester Fee. Seated is Captain Wesley C. Fisher. 92 Completing one of the most successful years in DHS history, major ROTC Bat- talion activities included the Principal’s Day Inspection in October, honoring Mr. Berry; the Military Ball, social highlight of the year, in February, commanded by Honorary Cadet Colonel Nancy Erickson; and the annual Federal Inspection held in May. Cant TH,S picture ? NECKTIE BUTTONS TROUSERS PRESSEO shoes Improving the picture might prove difficult for this group of ROTC officers. Left to right are Cadet Major George Rodgers. Cadet Lieut. Col. Roger Heiser. Cadet Major Tom Ko- zcliski. Cadet Capt. Jim Dalzcll, Cadet Opt. Gene Schrocdcr and Odet Opt. John Qonlc. Performing precision maneuvers under the direction of Cadet Lieut. Col. Roger Heiser are the ROTC Drillmasters. Identified by their blue scarves, white helmets and footgear, they practice faithfully to perfect their routine. Meeting friends with mutual interests . . . scampering for seats at the sound of the gavel . . . second call to order, preceding the minutes of the previous meeting . . . discussing projects: homecoming displays, aud participation, posters, money making activities . . . pinching pennies, forgetting after-school treats, paying the required dues . . . newly-elected officers taking over, being approved by cheers of delight . . . netting rewards and honors due % to co-operating members . . . serious moments communing with gaycties . . . planning, with much thought, new programs for various meetings . . . chringing at the treasurer's report: more money . . . yet, realizing the value of everything accomplished . . . closing the session with the final rap . . . dashing for choice spots in line . . . gorging refreshments while they last . . . ending the year with a special tribute . . . next year is going to be better than ever. First Row: Jane Woeber, Barb Whipple, Sharon Gere, Sandy Evers. Mary Jean Albertsen, Bonnie Westman, Martha Koolbcck and Nancy Price. Second Rou : Patsy McCormick, Margaret Ann Hintcrmcistcr. Eloise Neuman. Judy Goettig, Tom Wood, Steve Fredericksen. Nancy Wilson, Shir- lee Law, Jody Naeckel, Barb Pate and Mr. Johnson. Third Row: Judy Martens. Jan Rumery, Wes Fairall, Dianne Trickcy, Margie Waage, Jan Tueckcs, Marilyn Waage and Jackie Cisler. art club Admiring an abstract drawing are Mary Jean Albertsen, vice-president; Chuck Slack, secretary; Sandy Evers, president, and Sharon Gere, treasurer. Gaining experience in all fields of art by witnessing art demonstrations and films, touring the art gal- lery and hearing talks by experts fulfills Art club's purpose. During the year the club members participated in artistic ventures, sold Christmas cards during the holiday season and refreshments at the football and basketball games and worked in conjunction with the Art Gallery in various ways such as providing members to serve at numerous teas. The thirty Art club members were almost solely responsible for the school decorations and poster work which was displayed year-round. Students who had made outstanding contributions to the progress of the club and who had partici- pated in the art activities available were given awards at the close of the school year. Guiding the club were its officers Sandy Evers, presi- dent; Mary Jean Albertsen, vice-president; Charles Slack, secretary, and Sharon Gere, treasurer. camera club Instructed by Mr. Van Hennik, the Camera club members learned the do's and don'ts of proper photography. Also included in the instruction were the correct picture developing and proc- essing techniques. Officers elected to serve the Camera club this year were Ed Powell, president; Wes Fairall, vice-president, and Margie Waage, secretary- treasurer. Learning first-hand the skills of running a slide projector are Ed Powell, president, and Margie Waage, secretary, under the supervision of Mr. Van Hennik. First Row: Ed Powell. Marilyn Waage, Patricia Shipley and Margie Waage. Steond Row: Roger Scholcy, David Fairwcathcr, Wes Fairall and Gary Robertson. Busily preparing the songs to be sung at the next CYC meeting are the first semester officers Mary Stow, Jolene Cox and Lily Buntcnbach. eye Promoting Christian fellowship among Davenport high school students of all denominations is the objective of the Christian Youth Club. Each meeting consisted of an inspirational address by a Quad-City minister or outstanding layman, hymns, prayer and other devo- tional exercises as well as social activi- ties. Although the club programs were arranged and carried out almost en- tirely by the student officers and com- mittees, Mr. Berry, serving as advisor to the club, was available to give any necessary advice. Officers for the first semester were: president, Jolene Cox; vice-president, Mary Stow, and secretary-treasurer, Lily Buntcnbach. Second semester officers were: president, Paul Buntenbach; vice-president, Gwcndy Hagler, and secretary-treasurer, Janice Bean. 98 Firs! Row: Mr. Berry, Florence Disney, Jolene Cox, Lily Buntcnbach. Mary Stow and Nan Hedberg. Second Row: Mary Longman, LaDonna Olson. Janice Bean. JoAnn Owens, Margaret Strohm. Beth Magnuson, Sheila Compton. Marilyn Woage, Barbara Mont- gomery and Deloris Morrison. Third Row: Gwcndy Hagler. Margie Woage, Paul Williams, Mark Brett, Hanncs Niedorf and Nancy Strohm. First Row: Jack Lcabo, Terry Shamon, Ronald Petersen. Ed Brody. Sandy Hook and Ed Schumann. Second Row: John Copley. Tom Choate. Bill Carter, Chuck Hulse, Dave Henschcn. Kenny Koehler. George Ashton and Roland Paper. Third Row: Jim McKown. Jon Barknun, Larry Lambert. Richard Focns, Chuck Lcpticn. Darrell Stcincckc. Alex Stamos, Keevan Burnside. Bill Ashton. John Warren and Earl Ostcrbcrg. Fourth Row: Clyde Carter. John Carlin. Jim Barton. Morris Barnhill. Chuck Car- penter, Bob Leach. Bob Carstcns. Bob Cassatt and Gary Fuller. Fifth Row: Roy Simpson, Bob Beardsley. Ken Dcngcr, Jerry Sturms, Ron Ruggeberg. Ron McDermott, Tom Hamilton and Richard Kautz- Sixth Row: Ed Kaufmann, George Wctsell, Jim Martens, Lee Frandscn, John Brockmann. Cliff Stubbs. Bob Elliott and Bob Curnan. d-men’s club Fostering good living habits among athletes and developing and maintaining the highest standards of sportsmanship among athletes and the student body is the D” Men’s club’s purpose. It is a school organization of boys who have earned awards in inter-scholastic athletics. All boys who have earned varsity or reserve awards in any one of the eight inter-scholastic sports offered by Davenport high school automatically become members of the club. Collecting money during a home basketball game to aid in the fight to control Infantile Paralysis was the main project of the club. Advising the group was athletic director, A. J. Stolfa, who called periodic meetings of the organization to consider situations relating to the group and general student body. Registering varied reactions to a play in Theatre Arts magazine arc Dramatics club officers Marty Van Zele. secretaiy; Lynn Brubaker, vice-president; Dave Iltcn, president, and Doric Holtz, treasurer. 100 Helping to stimulate an interest in the many phases of dramatic arts and speech is one of Dramatics club's goals. The club is a supple- mentary classroom activity. In March, the annual evening meeting was held with the Dramatic club members providing the entertainment by presenting skits, readings, plays and other dramatic offerings. Play Festivals, held annually in the fall and spring, are important activities in the dramatics field. Front Row: Bob Montgomery, Gordon Miller, Ronald Hcrbon. Pat Thorne, Nolan McCaulley, Tony Ohl, Jim Dalzcll. George Coronei and Phil Fleming. Second Row: Mrs. Tornquist. Conrfic Carroll, Sheri Owens. Shirley Radeke. Pat Van Camp, Ora Mae Sorenson, Sheila Lynch, Gayle Halos. Kay Faudel, Bev Schluetcr and Mr. Marston. Third Rou: Patricia Graham. Pat Ewbank. Dottic Wilbur. Mary Beth Pei I. Rosalie Stevens. Margaret Ann Hintermeister, Judy Wilhite. Rosemary O'Connor. Jackie Cisler. Ruth Rhincs. Karen Kuchel, Carolyn Hindman. Patsy McCormick. Bea Kramer and Gail Struve. Fourth Row: Linda Ott, Gloria Lewis, Donna Peterson, Richard Housman, Michael Link. Polly Singlctcrry. Amelia Bultynck, Alice Fulk, Sherry Hempstead, Sandy Stephens, Shirley Speidcl and Shirlce Law. First Row: Ruth Ann Sturm, Dirlcnc Smith, Janet Miller. Marty Van Zelc, Lynn Brubaker, Dave Ilten, Doric Holtz, Joan Prellwitz. Jean McCracken, Lois Plambcck and Jan Peterson. Second Row: Pat Jones, Sally Fluhrcr. Antoinette O'Connor. Nancy Wilson. Carol Lester, Doris Duggleby, Wilda Bannister, Tim Gordon, Gene Gronewald, Andrew Metzger, Tom Wood. Sandra Fleming, Joan Spencer and Sally Meyer. Third Row: Marge Maxwell, Lois Hendricks, Aliys Hain. Dec Koss, JoAnn Hansen. Joyce Lund. Marcia Hartman, Dee Dee Danico, Bcv Wend hausen, Diane Von Dresky, Sue Carroll, Janet Stcbbins and Ann Blackledge. club Throughout the year special meetings were planned, and often the talent displayed was presented for various church and civic groups. Speakers at special meetings included Bob Dan- ico of WOC, who spoke on colored television. Letter awards were given to the members of Dramatics club who had made outstanding con- tributions in the field of dramatic art. Officers were president, Dave Ilten; vice-presi- dent, Lynn Brubaker; secretary, Martha Van Zele, and treasurer, Doric Holtz. Tinkering with one of the many complicated device� u� ed in the field of elec- tronics arc vice-president, James Dalzell; treasurer, Jack Scrrinc, and president, Phil Fleming. Serving the school and its students by operating the public address system and providing the lighting for the Minstrel Show and school plays is the main function of the Electronics club. For those interested in electronics, the club serves as the connecting link uniting common interests and giving the club members an op- portunity to work together and explore the vast field of electronics. To further their know-l- edge, the club toured the WOC radio and tele- vision studios. Officers for first semester included Phil Flem- ing, president; James Dalzell, vice-president; Janet Stebbins, secretary, and Jack Serrine, treas- urer. Serving second semester were James Dal- zell, president; Jack Serrine, vice-president; Wayne McDevitt, secretary, and Leslie Kuen- del, treasurer. electronics club Surrounding a radio set arc the members of the electronics club: Dan Caster. James Dalzell. Jack Serrine. Jerald Harvey, Mr. Davis, Tom Taylor, Phil Fleming, Paul Shurlock, Wayne McDevitt and Leslie Kucndcl. 102 From Row: Sandy Bcarbowcr. Jan Forbes, Bev Mayer, Barbara Adams. Barb Pate. Raye Lindblom, Zola McDowell and Miss Malueg. Sec- onJ Row: Grace Blessing, Jessie Holt, Marlene Menzcnbcrg, Patricia Hill, Sylvia Ludtke. Frances Lucille Gooding, Margaret Bract, Joan Rich, Wilma Hatton. Sharron Barton and Martha Younger. f h a Striving to become better citizens by improving home and community life is the goal of FHA. The members toured the Annie Wittenmeycr Home and presented to the children slippers and stuffed toys which they had made as a club project. Highlighting the year’s activities were Hallo- ween and Christmas parties. Entertainment for the Christmas party consisted of the presenta- tion of Dickens’ Christmas Carol” and the showing of colored slides. Future Homemakers of America officers were president, Jan Forbes; vice-president, Bev Mayer; secretary, Sandy Bcarbowcr; treasurer, Barb Adams, and historian, Barb Pate. Examining the account books are the FHA officers Sandy Bcarbowcr. secretary; Barbara Adams, treasurer; Bev Mayer, vice-president; Grace Blessing, point keeper; Jan Forbes, president, and Barbara Pate, historian. 103 Thinking wishfully about a trip to France are first semester French club officers Liga Viksne, vice-president; Nancy Erickson, president; Lynn Brubaker, secretary; Sue Willits, program chairman, and Nancy Hedberg, treasurer. Understanding the French language and the French people is one of the chief aims of French club. They also help to promote good fellowship among the stu- dents of French. Hearing Palmer school students Lili Coulon, Jacqueline Guan and Francoise Gourdon give talks on their homeland of France and some it its cus- toms gave the members a chance to put the language into use. Selling at the football and basketball games netted enough profit to buy records and books for classes and to raise money for Care packages. First semester offi- cers were; president, Nancy Erickson; vice-president, Liga Viksne; secretary, Lynn Brubaker, and treasurer, Nancy Hedberg. Serving during the second semester were: president, Oriana Thomas; vice-president, Liga Viksne; secretary, Mary Blaser, and treasurer, Betty Swain. French club First Row: Doric Holtz, Elaine Campbell, Marianne Puck, Joyce Winegarden. Peggy Korn. Darlene Dutcher, Mary Lou Sitz, Marty VanZelc, Martha Moburg and Karen Rasmusson. Second Row: Sue Thorne. Mary Blaser. Jo Shaw. Liga Viksne, Nancy Hedberg, Nancy Erickson, Lynn Brubaker. Marcia Hartman. Sue Zocckler and Miss Blackman. Third Row: Sandy Groenwoldt. Anita Scrivcn, Linda Jagcr, Winifred Baxter Joyce Sundquist. Carol Hatch, Carol Schncckloth, Beth Magnuson, Ruth Rhincs. Doris Connerley, Mary Jean Albertsen and Judy Halos. Fourth Row: Jo Anne McLean, Connie Carroll, Jan Peterson, Doris Dugglcby. Karen Kuchel. Deanna Rock, Tomi Thomas, Betty Swain, Sue Willits, Marcia Oliver and Lois Hendricks. 104 Fi'H Row: Miss Holderness, Maxine Rock, Cindy Cracker. Mary Jo Rose, Jill Dickinson and Mrs. Driggs. Second Row: Eloise Neuman. Nadine Latimer. Sara Turner, Barb Buchwalter, Marsha Rose. Margaret Herd. Barb Vostinak, Sue Rosenthal. Sue Trisscl. Carol Hccschcn, Betty Reed. Lynn Flood. Barb Pate and Pat Foley. Third Row: Charlotte Lathan, Beverly Blcitz. Jan Stichter, Dorothy Stcinboch, Joyce Paaske. Darlene Reins. Nancy Behncke, Elinor Gottschlich. Sandy Henning. Joan Longamore, Bernice Woodford. Bcv Mayer and Jan Tucckes. Fourth Row: Kay Ward. Mary Martin. Nancy Price, Sandy Fleming, Barb Canaday, Anne Stricter, Mary Lou Sit . Jody Naeckel. Anita Arp. Viola Geurink, Carol Jackovich, Joyce Sundquist, Janet White and Ann Blacklcdge. Fifth Row: Rose Garcia. Delores Schafer, Charmain Muench. Elsie Peters, Raye Lindblom, Margaret Bract. Ruth Kundcl, Pat Seaman. Martha Moburg, Grace Blessing, Kay Kuchcl. Jackie Day. Jessie Holt and Millicent Schultz. g a a Stimulating interest in wholesome leisure time, recreation and promoting good sportsmanship by offering a variety of physical activities constitutes the purpose of the Girls’ Athletic Association. GAA’s main project was the sponsorship of the Spinsters' Spree. The theme this year was Autumn Nocturne.” As in the past, members of GAA nominated candidates for King of the Spree after which all DHS coeds voted for their choice. The GAA Christmas party was held at the December meeting. Christmas decorations adorned the cafeteria where refreshments were served after a program by the GAA sophomores. Looking over plans for the Spinsters’ Spree are the GAA officers Cindy Cracker, secretary-treasurer; Maxine Rock, program chairman; Mary Jo Rose, vice-president, and Jill Dickinson, president. 105 Checking the year’s program schedule with Maxine Rock are Mrs. Rena Driggs and Miss Marjorie Holdcrness, GAA advisors. Approximately 75 girls skated merrily at the Prom during the skating party in January. February 13 marked the date of the annual swimming party. More girls than ever before attended the party at the Lcnd-A-Hand pool. In April the bowling party was held at the Bowl mor. The year closed with the annual picnic at Duck Creek park in May at which time awards were given. Those members who earned 500 points were awarded a blue D,” those with 1000 points were given a state pin and those with 1750 points were awarded a three stripped D.” Officers were Jill Dickinson, president; Mary Jo Rose, vice-president; Cindy Cracker, secretary- treasurer, and Maxine Rock, program chairman. Juniors. Fir Row: Barbara Whipple, Jan Preston. Barbara Simons. Jan Disney. Peggy Folsom. JoAnn Correll. Mars- Ellen DcrVall. Mary; Tucker. Marilyn Dcnnic, Lu Daily. Frances Untiedt, Nancy Murray. Karen Rasmussen. Sharon Lewis and Lois Hendricks. Second Rou : Sheri Owens. Pat McFarland, Janice Lcichsenring, Donna Anthony, Peggy VanCamp. Donna Justman. Carol Schcmmcl. Pat Path, Helen Seaman. Frances Gooding. Ruth Sue Hunt. Maurietta Payton and Jane Woeoer. Third Row: Bobbi Olson. Sharon Burchett, Juanita Lewis. JoAnnc McLean, Judy Kerns, Ann Wilhelm, Ginny Underwood. Margaret Stockman. Linda Koolbcck, Sandra Nelson, Elaine Wiese, Joan Madden. Janis Yant and Anne Cummins. Fourth Row: Darlene Stevens. Winnie Baxter. Barbara Games, Gail Struve, Rosie Deal. Frances Santee. Joyce Schnoor, Thelma Allen. Barbara Ball, Janet Quistorf. Phyllis Brus. Charlene Suhr and Mary Lou Maurer. Fifth Row: Shirley Donald- son. Maxine Stuhr, Marge Maxwell, Barb Bruegge. Nan Duggan. Liga Viksne. Nan Hedbcrg, Mary Blascr, Karen Kuchcl, Cynthia Stage. Edie Wessel, Carol Hamman and Gail Pfitzenmaicr. Sixth Rou: Wilda Bannister. Darlene Dutcher. Judy Hcbbcln, Judy Ruwe, Carol Lamp, Judy Schmidt, Carol Blucdorn, Sandra Proksch. Marianne Puck, Sue Cosby, Barbara Eckhardt. and Jean McCracken. Setenih Row: Kathy Schultz, Dianne Ricssen, Carol Lester, Marcia Raslcy. Ann Ayres. Bonnie Maxwell, Sally Field. Charlene Estes, Sandra McNamara, Marlene Foley, Sandy White, Janet Likeness and Judy Hartsock. 106 Sophomores. First Row: Bcv Wessel, Phyllis Suub, Edlynn Kmoch. Donna Arp, Jan Arnold, Sandy Simmons, Beverly Danielscn, Martha Evans, Jackie Morton, Carolyn Dinner and Judy Bindewald. Stroud Row: Diane Connelly, Judy Maack, Jill Dennington, Patsy McCormick. Marcia Meier. Pat Milem, Pat Albers, Delores Forar, Sharon Berodt, Rose Bluedorn and Judy Tank. Third Row: Josephine Johnson. Phyllis Rocnfeldt, Sandi Quick, Bcv Schlucter, Linda Ott, Karen Schncckloth, Deanna Kobcrg, Barbara Reese, Margie Waage. Carol Ann Winckler. Dorothea Wieggers and Judy Wilson. Fourth Row. Rayo Hibbs. Carlis Sothmann. Mary Penn. Phyllis Putnam, Marilyn Becker. Aliys Hain, Becky Emcis, Donna Jacobs. Bobbc Pfortmillcr, Mary Lee Miller and Carolyn Hind man. Fifth Row: Ida Phelps, Dotti Wilbur, Pat Thodc. Janice Sarsgaard. Kay Vallem, Shirley Radcke, Mary Beth Pei I. Joan VanDykc, Glori Sundquist, Carolyn Brown and Karen Kinsler. Sophomores. First Row: Roberta Echclbcrry, Marilyn Stull, Joan Prellwitz, Helen Whipka, Sheila Lynch, Isabelle Coronei, Hazel Bowe, Barbara Collins, Jean Faulkness. Dixie Thomas, Debbie Thomas and Sue Meyer. Stroud Row: Betty Felder, Bert Carstcnscn. Carole Denger, Anita Scrivcn, Betty Barker, Raelcnc Frank, Janet Latham. Roberta Carlin, Marlene Lane, Sandic Kluevcr, Judy Robuck and Betty Lou Bartschcr. Third Row: Norma Tawncy, Linda Jager. Debbie Youngs, Sharron Andersen, Ardell Hoepner. Nancy Jo Aronson, Patricia Lindblom, Cariotta Behai, Sandra Grocnwoldt, Judy Kuehl, Carole Chrysler, Lois Plambcck and Darlene Lcvezow. Fourth Row: Joan Spencer, Joann Ebert, Karen Heritage, Naomi Adams, Lorilic Ellis, Tudie Knilans, Gloria Lewis, Sue Karusc. Pat Turner, Kathy McClanahan and Betty Lou Over. Fifth Row: Carole Gcislcr, Janet Swanson, Judy Atkinson, Shirley Becker, Lvnn Karf, Carol Master- son, Charol Schwicder, June Feldhahn, Rose Mary Arbogast and Jeanne Hulke. Sixth Row: Julie Kallaus. Sandv Stickcl, Margaret Ann Hintcrmeister. Judy Loihl, Diana Schrocdcr, Georgia Mooney, Ellen Nisscn, Deanna Rock, Nclda Steffen. Sandy Wolf, Roberta Hauer and Kay Faudcl. Stitnth Row: Kathleen Figge, Carol Allen. Judi Valle, Delores Hansen, Sandra Rose, Pat VanCamp, Judy Wolfe, Ann O'Connel, Sal Dunsworth, Dec Foley, Sandy Drake and Sharon Zicbarth. 107 Looking over the minutes of the last meeting arc the German dub officers, Virginia Peterson, William Swcnty, Don Hazen and Mike Otto. Enlarging the knowledge and appreciation of students for Germany and German life and customs is the purpose for which Ger- man club exists. This year, at the Christmas meeting, Mrs. Otto Hess spoke to the group about her family's experiences in Germany during World War II. She brought various articles of clothing to illustrate the products manu- factured in the war years. At this meeting, two members brought and served refresh- ments made from authentic German recipes. One of the chief school interests of the club is to help in making it possible to bring a foreign student to D.H.S. each year. Capably guiding the German club were Don Hazen, president; William Swcnty, vice- president; Virginia Peterson, secretary, and Mike Otto, treasurer. Serving as the club's advisor was Mr. McClarcy. German club First Row: Rove Mangels, Janice Lcichscnring. Virginia Peterson. Don Hazen. Mike Otto. William Swenty and Mr. McClarey. Second Row: Patsy Hildebrand. Carol Schneckloth, Karen Wagner. Maxine Stuhr. Judy Wilson, Judy Atkinson and Lolita Scharfcnberg. Third Row: Clcve Canham, Gerald Hess, Jim Wilhelm, Dick Herd, Mill Gremmels, Charles Penn, Jim McKown and Bob Eckcrman. Fini Row: Jim Martens, Ed Kaufmann. Earl Osterberg, Virgil Koch, Roy Simpson, George Wetzel I and Bob Lunardi. Second Row: Bob Leach, Bob Beardsley, Dave lltcn, Sam Bowlby, Bob Hain, Dick Pohlmann and Mr. Williams. hi i - y Striving towards their goal of building stronger Ameri- can citizens, the Hi-Y members heard such noted speakers as Joe Kimmel of the Chamber of Commerce and various faculty members discuss the aspects of such a goal. Numerous movies and a swim following each meeting provided enjoyment for the members. Taking complete charge of the planning and organiza- tion of Homecoming was the club's biggest project of the year. Sam Bowlby, president; Bob Leach, vice-president; Dick Pohlmann, secretary; Virgil Koch, sergeant at arms, and Dave Ilten, chaplain, were the Hi-Y officers. Advis- ing the senior group was Mr. Williams. Reviewing plans for future meetings are Virgil Koch, sergeant at arms; Bob Leach, vice-president; Dick Pohlmann, secretary; Sam Bowlby, president, and Dave lltcn, chaplain. Presiding over a typical junior chapter meeting is President Bob Cuman. while Bill Ashton, Sandy Hook. Bill Hawkins and George Ashton assist. Ii i - y Establishing and maintaining high standards of Christian character throughout the home, school and community is the purpose of Hi-Y. Beginning the year’s activities, the junior chapter held a picnic at the home of their advisor, Mr. Marston. The juniors combined with the seniors and sophomores to plan Homecoming and, work- ing independently, they sponsored a co-ed swim- ming party, officially inducted new members into Hi-Y at a special meeting and participated in the observance of World Brotherhood Week. Dur- ing the second semester, the thirty-five members, took part in a basketball tournament, assisted in the Holy Week services and helped raise money to sponsor next year's foreign student. Serving as the junior chapter officers were Bob Curnan, president; Sandy Hook, vice-president; Bill Hawkins, secretary; Jim Wilhelm, treasurer, and Tom Brader, chaplain. no First Row: Ron Miner. Bill Ashton, Bill Hawkins. George Ashton and Don Pederson. Second Rou: Jack Sharp. Chuck Hollcn. Jim Hussett. Ed Powell, Mel Harper and Mr. Marston. Third Ron : Jack Lcabo, Tom Choate. Bob Cuman, Dick Jaeke, Wilbur Frahm, Ed Schumann and Sandy Hook. First Row: Bob Thoem, Dick Fahrcnkrug. Barr)- Eickborn and Phil Larsen. Second Row: Ron Holquist, George Laxton, Dick Munden, Tom Li tcchcr. Bob Petersen and Bob Burchett. Thud Row: George Blcitz, Barry Richards. Dennis H. Dietz, Jerry Krictcr, Dick Pilgrim. Phil Manus and Bill Hctzcl. Discussing plans for the retreat to Camp Abe Lincoln are the sophomore chapter officers, Barry Richards, Dick Pilgrim, Jerry Krietcr, Phil Manus and Dennie H. Dietz. Becoming acquainted was the first project for the sophomores, and they accomplished this by spending a day at Gamp Abe Lincoln. A visit to the police station and a tour through the jail headed the list of interesting programs. Movies and talks by noted men on outdoor life, hunting and fishing high- lighted the meetings. The Y.M.C.A. was the cite of the yearly induction service, and the Y pool and basketball facilities were often used by the sophomore chapter. Presiding over the meetings was president, Jerry Krietcr, assisted by vice-president, Dick Pilgrim; treasurer, Dennis H. Dietz, and chaplain, Barry Richards. Fir,, Row: Richard Bolcy. Bill Carlstrom, Lee DeBow. Carolyn Hindman. Herb Hamster. Beth Horn. Ann Wilhelm. Darlene Steven and Barbara .Collin . Second Row Virginia Underwood. Janet Steel. Joan Hudson. Karen Wienert. Evonne Schroeder. Kenkr.Wells Pat Wiese. Marge Maxwell Jud.e Lews. Mane Dugan Carol Flanders. Lu Daily. Judy Kuehl. Janet Rumcry. Diane Connelly and Joan Kokcrt. Third Row: Sharron Andersen. Rayo Hibbs, Mary Lee Miller. Carole Geislcr, Sharon Wickham. Judy Fickinger. Becky Emcis. Barb Zukcrman, Carol Vcrstractc and June Fcldhahn. During February, 1933, under the name of Comintium Romanum,” the present day Latin club was or- ganized with the purpose of creat- ing greater interest in the study of Latin classics, Roman life, and fur- thering social contacts. Many of the ninety Latin club members pur- chased special Latin club pins. Programs for Latin club included the presentation of skits, singing, and various other activities. Interest in the club was furthered by giving to those with perfect attendance a diploma written in Latin. Climax- ing the year's activities was a lan- guage clubs’ picnic. 112 Examining a litter convinces Rosie Kern and Mary Beth Peil that travel- ing is certainly more comfortable today! Fini Row: Carolyn Dismer, Linda Nycnhuis, Pat Thorne, Michael Link, Grctchcn Johnson. Connie Heaton. Linda Koolbeck, Gary Shafer and Barry Eichhorn. Second Row: Dick Mittelbusher, Diane Hofeldt, Sue Krause. Pat Turner, Sandy Simmons. Jean Simmons. Ronnie Prahl. Dottie Wilbur. Karen Kinder. Lynn Flood, Betty Reed, Richard Housman, Mike McAllister and David Fairweathcr. Third Row: Sylvia Ludtke, Diane VonDrcsky, Ida Phelps, Tom Vandcrslice, Noel Patterson. Carolyn Brown, Mary Beth Pcil, Sarah Brader, Pat Hemping. Rosie Kern and Miss Eskelson. Comparing a chariot model with a picture in his Latin book is Leonard Comess. Latin club officers for the first semester were First Consul (president), Herb Hamshcr; Second Consul (vice-president), Carolyn Hindman; Scriba (secre- tary), Beth Horn, and Quacstcr (treasurer), Ann Wilhelm. Serving for the second semester were First Consul, Carolyn Brown; Second Consul, Marge Max- well; Scriba, Mar)’ Beth Peil, and Quaester, Mary Lee Miller. 113 Promoting projects for the improvement and welfare of the cadet battalion is the chief goal of the ROTC Officers club. Operating under the supervision of their advisor, Captain W. C. Fisher, the club sponsored the Military Ball and conducted the election of the Honorar)’ Colonel and Majors. Officers club officers were president, Tom Kozeliski; vice- president, Chuck Carpenter; secretary, Bob Gish; and treasurer, Dick Munro. officers club First Row: Dale Bicbcr, Harold Ladchoff, Roger Hciser, George Rodgers and Jerry Siebel. Second Rvu: Gary Stanley. Mike Compton. Louie Stockman, William Pohlmann, James Dalzell, Robert Gish. Phillip Fleming, John Cronk. Thomas Brader and Orval Lorimor. Third Row: Jim Koeppcl. Roger Bolcy. Lee DcBow, James McPherson, Karl Boekcr. Law- rence Bcnfcr, Fred Dickey. Richard Bondi. Gary Coffman. Gerald Mooney and David Hodges. Fourth Row: Ed Hammer. Mike In- man. Carmen Conklin. John Dcnkman. Dave Hess. Rodney Adams. Cary Conger. Larry Crosskopf, Bill Campbell, Bill Carlstrom. Mike Behm and George Coronei. First Row: Richard Munro. William Pohl- man, Gene Schroedcr, Tom Kozeliski, Roger Hciser. George Rodgers, Jim Dalzcll, Fred Lepclcy, Harold Ladchoft and Gary- Flocr- chingcr. Second Row: Maury Chamberlain. Robert Gish. Robert Klucvcr, Larry Boeck- mann, Rcvis McKee. Merrill Ohl, Corwin Groth. Claries Carpenter and Harry Ehm- sen. Third Row: James McKown, Richard Bondi, Jerry Siebel. Sam Haubold, Donald Swanson, Gary Lundgrcn, Robert Shadlc, William Utter and Roy Grom an. s e r v i Composing the ROTC Service club membership are those ROTC cadets who demonstrate superior interest, initiative and reliability. The club, operating on money earned by selling at school activities, sponsored the ROTC Drill Team and Band. club 114 Acting under the advice of Sergeant Hicks and Ser- geant Grant were the Service club officers Roger Heiscr, president; George Rodgers, vice-president; Jerry Siebel, secretary; Harold Ladehoff, treasurer, and Dale Bieber, sergeant-at-arms. Demonstrating mastery of the basic fundamentals in one of the journalistic activities, editorials, busi- ness or mechanics was the requirement for mem- bership into Quill and Scroll. This society is of national honor and members earn their member- ship through work on the Blackhawk newspaper or yearbook. Requiring two years experience often prompted seniors lacking in the qualifying condition to pass battery tests in newswriting, copyreading, proof- reading and layout design while others with ex- perience on cither publications in editorial, managerial or reportorial capacities were admitted automatically. Officers were: Nancy Erickson, president; Barb Hafford, vice-president, and Anne Gilmour, secre- tary. Planning for the publications banquet are Nancy Erickson, president; Anne Gilmour, secretary; Harry Ehmscn, and Barb Halford, vice-president. quill and scroll First Row: Mr. Wubbcn. Carol Hceschcn, Anne Gilmour, Nancy Erickson. Sherry Hempstead. Sue Darrell and Margaret Martin. Sctond Row: Nancy Duggan, Barbara Vostinak, Sally Thomas, Jean McCracken. Marcia Oliver, Dee Dec Danico. Janet Stcbbins, Barbara Buchwaltcr. Sharon Burchett and Fanet Miller. Third Row: Liga Viksnc, Betty Swain. Merrill Ohl, Jim Dalzell, Ron Claussen, Kay Still, Sandra Miller and Bob Beardsley. Fourth Row: Tom Brader, Bob Shadlc, Cletus Dau, Bob Ehlers, Jim Ben- nett, Larry Wolfe and Tim Gordon. 115 Putting the finishing touches on the Valentine display arc Carl Berner, Sharon McDonough, Judy Campana and Eldon Sanders. retailers club Promoting a better understanding of business among the stu- dents, and developing better relations between the school and business constitute the functions of the Retailers club. Seniors enrolled in the Retail Training program compose the club's membership. Leading businessmen spoke on various aspects of retailing during many informative meetings. During the holiday season, the twenty-one members enjoyed a Christmas party. The homecoming display, 'Terror of Highway 101, attracted much attention as did the numerous other interesting window displays which were fashioned and created by the club mem- bers. Officers for the first semester were president, Eldon Sanders; vice-president, Sally Norpel; secretary, Liliane Dudaux; treas- urer, Sharon McDonough, and social chairman, Judy Campana. Serving for the second semester were president, Carl Berner; vice-president, Jim Dvorak; secretary, Judy Campana; treas- urer, Sally Norpel, and social chairman, Shirley Albers. First Row: Eldon Sanders. Lilian Dudaux, Carl Berner. Jim Dvorak, Sally Norpel, Judy Campana and Sharon McDonough. Second Row: Mr. Harris. Doris Peterson. Nancy Kraus. Arlinc Moeller. Irene Natzke, Sallyann Hendershot. Nancy Mil- ler and Frances Aguilar. Third Row: William Francois. Janice Schuctt. Joyce Hester, Shirley Peters, Linda Newton. Donna Lchmbeck and Kathleen Shaw. 116 First Row: Mr. Thzlackcr, Nancy Strohm. Mar tv Van Zclc and Sara Turner. Seeond Row: Anne Stricter, Dcloris Morrison, Darlene Stevent, Anne Mae Stard, Rcva Jurgens and Judy Finch. Third Row: Doyle White, Lily Buntcnbach. Sue Carroll. Virginia Marlatt, Rosemary O'Connor, Donna Thedc and Jackie Day. Fourth Row: Gerald Harvey, Jan Tocckcs, Jan Sanders, Amelia Bultynck, Carol Zogg, Doric Holtz and Francis Unticdt. safe drivers’ club Preparing for another lesson in driving skills arc the Safe Drivers' club officers, Marty Van Zclc, president; Sara Turner, treasurer; Francis Unticdt, secretary, and Nancy Strohm, vice-president. Promoting safe driving in the school and community determined the essential pur- pose of the Safe Drivers club. Distributing information to the homerooms accompanied by posters and displays her- alded the main project of the year. To em- phasize the importance of Safe Driving Day, the club sent a representative to the community meeting and organized the spec- ial school assembly. Officers were president, Marty Van Zele; vice-president, Nancy Strohm; secretary, Francis Untiedt, and treasurer, Sara Turner. 117 Modeling a typical Spanish outfit is Bob Eckcrman. treasurer; while Jody Nacckel, president; Bonnie Maxwell, vice-president, and Ann Ayres, secretary, look on. Spanish club Strengthening application of foreign language skills to realistic situations established motivation of appreciation of Latin-American customs by Spanish club members. Adding to the atmosphere. Miss Blackman showed and described slides of Spain which she had taken on a per- sonal trip. The senior members also participated in an amateur version of ''Carman” in pantomistic style. Exchanging gifts Espanol fashion and competing in a spelldown of Spanish words composed the program for the Christmas meeting. Spanish club officers were president, Jody Nacckel; vice- president, Bonnie Maxwell; secretary, Ann Ayres, and treasurer, Bob Eckcrman. First Row: Riu Payton. Bob Eckcrman. Kay Stutt, Jody Nacckel, Miss Barber. Debby Howe. Judy Smith, Bonnie Ruhmland and Don Smith. Sreond Row: Janet Smith, Ixonard Geifman, Kathy Lewis, Clyde Carter. Ken Taylor. Carol Zogg, Ruth Hunt. Judy Schmidt, Kay Still, Barbara Whipple, Brenda Nyc and Kathic Kroegcr. Third Row: Ellen Nissen. Barbara Eck- hardt. Sue Cosby, Janet Quistorf, Sandra Miller, Terry Shamon, Ed Brody, Bev Wendhausen, Gail Struve, Bonnie Maxwell and Liz Ann Berger. 118 First Row: Carol Lester, Lois Hendricks. Dave Iltcn. Martha Van Zcle. Marcia Hartman. Jan Peterson and Sherry Hempstead. Stcond Row: Herb Hamsher. Ruth Ann Sturms. Lynn Brubaker. Carol Hccschen. Ann Blacklcdge. Janet Stebbins, Merrill Ohl and Janet Miller. Third Rou : George Cor- onei, Tom Wood, Alice Fulk, Dave Hess, Carl Rippcrton. Phil Fleming, Dee Dec Danico. Bob Eckerman. Joyce Lund. Dec Koss, Jim Dalzcll, Nancy Erickson, Sheri Owens, Bev Wcndhausen and Antoinette O’Connor. thespians Creating a spirit of active and intelligent interest in high school dramatics determines the function of the National Thespian Society, an educational organiza- tion designed to establish advancement of the drama in secondary schools. Meetings of initiation were held twice this year, January 30 and May 31. Readings and cuttings from plays were often presented by Thespian members for church and civic groups. Thespian officers were president, Martha Van Zele; vice-president, Dave Ilten and secretary-treasurer, Marcia Hartman. Encountering the grueling aspects of Thespian initiation arc Lois Hendricks, Nan Erickson and Ann Blacklcdgc. 119 Fini Row: Donna Dunning. Mary Martin, Barbara Janosek. Marty Koolbeck. Barbro Mjoback, Dorothy Steinbach. Jan- ice Stichtcr and Marsha Wend hausen. Second Row Barb Halford, Nancy Price. Barb Canaday. Maxine Rock. Barb Vostinak. Margaret Herd. Sara Turner, Mary Lou Sit and Eloise Neuman. Thud Row: Bev Bleitz. Pat Adair. Nancy Rasler. Nancy Behncke. Darlene Reins. Doris Kardcl. Bev Holdorf. Janet White. Ann Blackledge, Mary Gingery. Gladys Welleodorf. Kenlyn Wells, Jeanette Korbelik and Joyce Paaske. Fourth Row: Jeane Emde, Sandy Miller. Tomi Thomas. Jody Naeckcl. Bev Wcndhauscn. Norcida Voehl, Lynn Flood. Nadine Latimer, Carol Heeschen. Betty Reed. Kathleen Kroegcr and Lila McConnell. t r i - y Helping develop well rounded personalities, Tri-Y em- phasized sen-ice to others. This year, for the first time, the club was divided into three chapters: sophomore, jun- ior and senior. Together, the three chapters planned the Holy Week sen-ices and the annual Rose Banquet, and sponsored the foreign student, Barbro Mjoback. Working independently, the seniors took part in a study of faiths through church visitations, heard Dr. Lydia Jordan speak on personality, adopted and provided for a needy family at Christmas, made Christmas corsages and sold Christmas trees to raise money and learned the skills in copper enameling from a demonstration by an expert in the field. The social phase of the club consisted of swimming par- ties, dances and many other activities. Directing and promoting the Tri-Y activities was the inter-dub council composed of four officers and one elected member from each chapter, advised by Miss Ehlers. Senior chapter officers were Jan Peterson, president; Alice Fulk, vice-president; Sandy Fleming, secretary, and Marty Van Zele, treasurer. Reviewing a century's YWCA progress are Miss Joan Fuhrman. Tri-Y advisor, Lynn Brubaker, senior cabinet member, and Karen Rasmussen. 120 SENIOR CABINET. First Row: Kay Kuchcl. Jan Tueckcs, Sandy Fleming. Jan Peterson, Alice Fulk, Marty Van Zclc. Joyce Lund and Nancy- Erickson. Second Row: Sue Trisscl, Gndy Cracker, Sue Rosenthal, Margaret Martin, Sherry Hempstead, Anne Stricter, Eunice Brus and Miss Torgcrson, advisor. 121 t r i - y JUNIOR CABINET. First Row: Anne Cum- mins. Sue Willits. Karen Kuchel and Judie Hart sock. Second Rou.- Edie Wessel, Nancy Hedberg, Mary Lou Maurer and Patti Reddy. Third Rou : Sue Zoeckler, Mary Stow. Kay Still, Carol Hamman. lean McCracken, Jean Berg and Doris Duggleby. Juniors. First Row: Darlene Stevens, Thelma Allen, Barbara Ball, Shirlce Law, Sally Fluhrer. Ginnv Underwood. Connie Carroll. Donna Stewart. Sheri Gil- lette and Sue Carroll. Second Row: Winnie Baxter, Joan Schoeffer, Sylvia Gcwink. Nancy Mcinhardt. Margaret Stockman. Judy Kerns. Jo Shaw. Annabellc Ehlers, Janis Yant, Gail Pfitzenmaicr, Jean McOacken, Lyn Jones. Jane Wocber and JoAnne McLean, Third Row: Sharon Burchett. Carol Schemmel, Pat Fath, Barbara Simons, Marcia Wylie, Juanita Lewis, Bobbi Olson. Barb Wilson, Lois Hendricks, Liz Ann Berger and Sheri Owens. Functioning under the supervision of Miss F.hlers, the junior chapter had many superior programs such as a tour of the Jewish Synagogue, presenta- tion of a play by St. Ambrose college students, a heart-warming talk by Mrs. Billie Davis, author of I Was a Hobo Kid,” a demonstration by a make- up expert, a Gay Nineties Party,” a panel on dating etiquette, and a review of new spring styles by a fashion expert. In observance of World Fellowship Week, the juniors sponsored a very successful mother-daughter pot-luck supper. The Klcm Kaddile Hop, an in- formal girl-ask-boy dance, was their responsibility. Mary Lou Maucr, Patti Reddy, Nancy Hcdbcrg and Edie Wessel served as the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer; respectively. FirsI Row: Susan Felder, Wild Bannister, Nancy Murray, Sharon Lewis. Sally Lucthje. Judy Campbell, Linda Koolbeck, Sandy Nelson, Karen Rasmussen, Kathy Lewis and Marilyn Dennic. Second Rou. Nancy Hedberg, Cynthia Stage. Julie Gibson, Barbara Shadle, Kathy Schultz, Dianne Ricssen, Beth Horn, Maxine Stuhr, Phyllis Brus. Margie Maxwell. Nancy Wilson. Bonnie Maxwell, Joan Madden. Barbara Brugge, Shirley Donaldson and Lu Daily. Third Row: Donna Jacquin, Marcia Oliver, Sue Willits. Ann Wilhelm. Anne Cummins, Judic Hartsock, Liga Viksnc, Betty Swain, Darlene Dutchcr, Judy Hcbbcln, Nan Duggan, Sharon Malone, Mary Blaser and Sue Thorne. First Row: Carol Dunn. Rayo Hibbs, Kay Faudcl. Josephine Johnson. Phyllis Rocnfeldt. Carol Mastcrson. Bca Kramer. Charol Schwieder. Gayle Halos. Caro- lyn Hindman. Ardell Hoepner and Joan Kakert. Second Rou: Bey Wcsscl. Pat Boldt. Tudic Knilans. Pat Turner. Sue Krause. Dixie Thomas. Sue Meyer. Debbie Thomas. Judy Bindcwald, Carolyn Dismer. Laura Jane Schroeder and Pat Thode. Third Rou: Sally Meyer. Joyce Dubuque. Judy Atkinson. Judy Wil- hite. Sharon Stender.’ Karen Heritage, Naomi Adams. Marilyn Parker. Mary Lee Miller. Eewina Herring. Marjorie Meyer and Donna Arp. Fourth Row: Pa- tricia Shipley, Margie Waage, Dorothy Jcpsen, Janice Sarsgaard. Janet Rumery. Pat Ewbank. Ardic Fahrenkrog. Deanna Rock. Karen Sonne. Sharon Wickham. Judy Fickinger. Judy Goettig. Ardyth Harmsen. Jan Arnold. Phyllis Staub and Sandy Simmons. t r i - y THE SOPHOMORE CABINET. First Row: Donna Peterson. Betty Lou Over. Jan Arnold and Donna Arp. Second Row: Judy Martens. Diane Connelly, Becky Emeis, Pat VanCamp, Gloria Lewis, Sandy Drake and Ora Mae Sorensen. Third Row: Gayle Halos, Sharon Gere, Pat Turner, Kathy McClan- ahan. Ida Phelps. Carolyn Brown, Mary Beth Peil, Glori Sundquist, Carolyn Hindman and Miss Bush. Operating their individual chapter was a new thrill for the sophomores. Under the supervision of Joan Fuhrman, Y” advisor, and Miss Bush, faculty advisor, much was accomplished. During the Christmas season, the sopho- mores sold Christmas trees to raise money, and adopted a needy family and provided them with food and clothing. Highlighting the program schedule was guest speaker Reverend Hoe, who told the members of his experiences during his recent trips to the Holy Land. Winter Wonderland,” a dance planned entirely by the sophomores, afforded those present with a gay holiday spirit as snow- men, bells and streamers decorated the fel- lowship hall of St. John's Methodist church. Officers were Donna Peterson, president; Betty Lou Over, vice-president; Jan Arnold, secretary, and Donna Arp, treasurer. Planning for the Holy Weds services are Mary Gingery, Jody Naeckel and Miss Enters, inter-club council faculty advisor. First Row: Diane Perry, Wanda Black, Karen Ouimet, Marilyn Fuller, Jean Simmons. Diane VonDresky, Kay Vallem, Shirley Radcke, Connie Heaton, Sharon Gere and Judie Lewis. Second Row: Mary Anne Trierwcilcr. Betty Ragan. Pat Lamberson, Joan Spencer. Anita Scriven. Nancy Aronson, Linda Jagcr. Carole Dcngcr. Norma Tawncy, Delores Hansen. Shirley Cross, Markayc Churchsmith. Sal Dunsworth. Judy Maack. Judy Martens, Ellen Nisscn and Donna Peterson. Third Row: Ruthann Likeness. Marge Peters. Sharron Andersen. Debbie Youngs. Sandi Quick. Dotti Wilbur, Karen Kinsler, Gloria Lewis, Pat VanCamp, Judy Wolfe. Ora Mac Sorensen, Dee Foley. Sandy Drake. Ann O'Connel, Lynn Kay and Georgia Mooney. Fourth Row: Mary Penn, Diane Connelly. Sarah Brader, Jill Dennington, Becky Emeis. Aliys Hain, Julie Gcisewite. Carolyn Brown. Mary Beth Peil, Glori Sundquist. Donna Lou Jacobs, Bobbe Pfortmiller, Jackie Morton, Marilyn Stull, Ida Phelps, Kathy McClanahan and Betty Lou Over. 126 Mingling with the gang” and cheering for victory . . . anticipating new gleams of gold from the trophy cases . . . praising the coaches and the team . . . supporting our ever-cnthusiastic cheerleaders . . . tackling with earnest effort the Code of Sportsmanship . . . tingling with excitement and sighing with remorse . . . braving the North winds for football . . . cheering with the crowd and treat sellers during basketball season . . . the fresh spring rains making muddy fields for track . . . rooting for tennis and golf teams . . . hoping for home runs in baseball . . . enduring the losses, yet striving to gain more school spirit ... all in all, a job well done . . . next year will be still more fun ... go, team; fight, team; win, team . . . we'll prove to all that DHS really has what it takes. 127 Bob the Toe Beardiley kicks off to St. Ambrose, in the opening play of the 1955 football season, one of the most successful in Davenport history. The Blue Devils edged the Knights 7 to 6 to cop the Gty title. football Davenport high school's 1955 Blue Devils realized every possible hope a coach could have by completing their first undefeated, untied season since 1948 and the first such season in Head Coach A. J. Butch” Stolfa’s 15 years of coaching experience. The Demons wrapped up the city title over local rival St. Ambrose Academy, the Quad-City title, the Mississippi Valle)1 Conference title and the mythical state title, the latter being awarded to them by an overwhelming major- ity of Iowa sports writers and coaches. Ace guard, Sam Bowlby, was picked for first team honors on an All-American squad selected annually by the Wig- wam Wisemen of America. Teammate Bob Hain was given a third team berth. All-State first team honors went also to Hain and Bowlby, and to Chuck Roberts for second team. Ed Kaufmann, Tom Hamilton, Ray Thompson and Al Cartec all received honorable mention. Bob Beardsley, Davenport's extra-point specialist, com- pleted 34 out of 37 kicks this past year, boosting his two year record to 61 out of 69. Last year rated fifth in the entire nation, Beardsley, this year was rated tops in the state among prep kick experts. All-Quad City honors went to Cartec, Hain, Bowlby and Roberts for first team; Kaufmann, Hamilton and Thomp- son for second team. Backing up these honor winners were Blue Devil senior lettermen, Darrell Stcincckc, Bob Garman, Bob Leach, Ralph Skip Wiese, Morris Barn- hill, Gerald Born, Charles Carpenter, Roscoe Davidson, Jack Hill, Ken Koehler, Earl Ostcrbcrg, Roy Simpson, and Ken Svcnson. 128 Opening the season with a hard-earned victory over St. Ambrose, 7 to 6, the Blue Devils retained their City title. McKinley of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City were the next teams to drop under the Blue Devil powerhouse by scores of 42 to 0 and 48 to 0 respectively, to put the Demons way in the run- ning for the MVC title. Successive lop-sided wins over Dubuque, Rock Island, Clinton and East Moline put Davenport on top of the Iowa football ratings. The weather via a heavy downpour and an excess of mud and a strong Franklin of Cedar Rapids squad attempted to down the determined Demons in the annual Homecoming game at Brady Street field. But the Blue Devils would not be denied as they overran the Thunderbolts 13 to 0 to cinch the MVC title. A final victory over a hard fighting Moline team 14 to 0 gave DHS the Quad-City title and a fitting climax to a perfect football season. A very pleased Coach Stolfa commented at the season's close, The 1955 football squad was the finest high school team I have ever coached and one of the best in DHS football history. The success of the team was due pri- marily to the over-all balance of the entire squad. They were physically big and fast and were able to move the ball on the ground as well as in the air. For a high school team, the boys' defense was outstanding. DHS sophomores, coached by Bob Williams, pulled a repeat of last year's season by winning six and losing only one to Clinton. The yearlings also copped the Quad-City and City championships. driving to victory All-American linesmen Sam Bowlby and Bob Hain look on as Brad Wilson of the Des Moines Register and Tribune presents the Iowa Coach of the year award to Coach Butch Stolfa. 129 DHS Yearling Coaches Paul Eckert. Head Coach Bob Williams and Doug Atkins take time out from a practice session to pose for the Blackhawk camera. The 1955 Davenport high school sophomore football team—Quad-City and City champions. They are. left to right. First Row: G. Elmore. T. Salvrid, J. Murphy. J. Hildebrand. B. Hamilton. S. Campbell. D. Pilgrim and D. St. Clair. Stcond Row: B. Schick. D. McCulloch. L. Moburg. B. Barker. J. Groves, A. Havercamp. D. Erbst, B. Schuldt and M. McGregor. Third Row: P. Williams, F. Danko, T. Quijas, J. Jones, S. Peterson, L. Van Horn, J. Iverson, Manager B. Hctael and J. Miller. Sophomore Scores DHS Opponents 26 St. Ambrose 0 18 Iowa City 14 14 Dubuque 0 21 Rock Island 8 7 Clinton 1} 14 East Moline 6 54 Moline 20 The undefeated, untied 1955 DHS Varsity football team — state champions. MVC champions. Quad-City champions and City champions. They arc. left to right. First Rou: Carter, Zeiner, Warren. Smith. Frei. Osterberg, I.each, Beardsley. Wiese, Carman, Svenson. Second Row: Brockmann. Cartee. Wyatt. Car- penter. Hamilton. Bowlby, Hain. Thompson. Lcabo. Davidson, Roberts and Kaufmann'. Third Row: Head Coach Stolfa. Coach Dardis. Stahl. Lusso. Simp- son, Stamos. Holthausc, Copley, Born. Choate. Frahm, Carstens. Kohler, Steinecke. Coach Fox. Manager Nickolson and Coach Avclchas. Four h Rou : Miller, Bress, Vance, Smith. Sturms, Hill, Roberts. Curnan, Barnhill, Theer, Williams. Fuller, Kenyon, Boosalis. Buchl, Dickson and Stubbs. Blue Devil varsity coaches captured by the lens going over future play strategy. Left to right. Coaches Jim Fox, Mike Dardis, and Nick Avclchas watch as Head Coach A. J. Butch Stolfa, at board, details play. Varsity Scores DHS Opponents 7 St. Ambrose 6 42 McKinley C. R. 0 48 Iowa City 0 27 Dubuque 0 35 Rock Island 6 28 Clinton 6 42 East Moline 14 13 Franklin C. R. 0 14 Moline 0 Davenport Demon Ed Kaufmann being brought down by an East Moline player despite efforts of Blue Devil Jerry Frei to block him out. DHS won the game 42 to 14. Chuck Roberts warily eyes two onrushing Rock Island players as they attempt to halt his advance. Davenport tripped the Rocks to 6. 132 winning the trophy Despite bringing down Demon Ed Kaufmann, Moline was unable to Stop the swarming Blue Devils who over-ran the Maroons 1-1 to 0. A hard fighting Franklin of Cedar Rapids player is brought down by a mud-covered Blue Devil in the annual Homecoming game. Despite heavy rains and a game-long drizzle, the Demons dropped the Thunderbolts 13 to 0 to cinch the MVC title. 133 wrestling Wrestling held the spotlight in George Edward Marshall gymnasium Dcx ember 10, when the 1955 defending Mate champions. West Waterloo's Trojans, tangled with Davenport's runner-up squad. The visitors took this one 29-16, but Coach Jim Fox's Blue Devils reversed that at the season's end by dethroning the northern school and win- ning the state diadem themselves in the annual tourney at Cedar Falls. Looking as if they held the weight of the world on their shoulders are co-captains Barn- hill and Hain with Coach Jim Fox. c a p t u r Davenport's Dick Focm tries to hold Illinois champion Lutz of Rock Island. Lutz escaped to score a win. but the Demons won the meet 27-23 over the 1956 Illinois state team champs. ing the title Co-Captain MORRIS BARNHILL 112 pound State Runner-up FRANCIS FREEMAN 120 pound State Runner-up Co-Captain JIM BARTON BOB HAIN 127 pound State Runner-up State Heavyweight Champion Sophomore grappler Harold Hopkins is on his way to taking his match against Rock Island. The sopho- mores cleaned up with another perfect season. The coveted Iowa state championship in wrestling was returned to Davenport high school after a brief one- year absence as Coach Jim Fox's Blue Devils upset the pre-tournament dope bucket by edging Britt high school, 51-49. Hast and West Waterloo, who had dropped the Imps in dual meets earlier in the season, wound up further back in the pack of title seekers. Bob Hain, Jim Barton, Francis Freeman and Morris Barnhill carried the DHS squad into the finals aided by a two-point victor)1 by Cliff Stubbs in the first round. Captained by last year's state heavyweight champion Hain and Barnhill, 112 pounder, the Blue Devil grapplcrs opened the season by winning a quadrangu- lar meet in Moline by scoring an amazing total of 256 points. The Demons went on to clean up the annual Davenport Invitational meet with a total of 143 points followed by Clinton and Rock Island. McKinley C. R. was the Demons' first dual meet vic- tim, 39-8. The Imps dropped the next match 29-16 to West Waterloo but rebounded strongly to bounce Clinton 30-11. East Moline fell 58-0 to the Daven- porters, followed by Wilson C. R. 18-15 and 1956 Illinois state champs, Rock Island, 27-23. wrestling Davenport high’ championship varsity squad. Left to right, First row: B. Swan. D. Poem. M. Barnhill, F. Freeman, J. Barton, B. Leach. D. Harris. D. Smith, C. Stubbs. B. Elliott. E. Kaufmann. B. Hain. Second row: T. King. M. Keim. J Williams. J. Beck. G. Wetsell. J Martens, M. Bcwley. H. Duffield, L. Frauen, J. Sturms, R. Simpson, W. Frahm, T. Choate. Third row: Coaches Burt Seidler and Jim Fox. Freeman, state runner-up, sits out” in a hard-fought battle to defeat Clinton's Bob Grossman before a large interested audience. Davenport's Harold Duffield is shown escaping from the clutches of Clinton's Martin in the Dav- Thc Blue Devils blanked their next three opponents, Iowa City 48-0, Moline 54-0 and Franklin C. R. 39-0. A repeat win over a strong Clinton squad 25-13, a defeat at the hands of East Waterloo 27-16 and a triumph over Roosevelt C. R. 36-2 rounded out a highly successful dual meet schedule. Sweeping first or second place in ten of ele- ven weight classes in the District meet, Dav- enport entered the state finals and finally emerged, for the second time in three years, the top wrestling squad in the state of Iowa. Hain again took first place honors in the heavyweight division, with Barnhill, 112, Freeman, 120, and Barton, 127, taking sec- onds in their respective classes. Barnhill, un- defeated throughout the entire season, drop- ped his final match to Webster of Cresco. Coach Burt Scidlcr’s yearlings’ walked away with another spotless season, a 9 0 record, while his varsity reserve squad finished with a 4-1-1 mark. Final comment from Coach Fox was, The kids had a lot of spirit this year, especially in the district and state meets. Leadership by the captains and the senior members of the squad was outstanding. enport Invitational. The Blue Devils swept the meet with 143 points. Clinton followed with 74. Big Bob Hain. Davenport's heavy- weight ace, is shown about to open up against Kerry Kelling of East Waterloo. Hain went on to take the match 6-1. wrestling Implcts pose with Sophomore Coach Burt Seidler after having completed a perfect 9-0 season. Left to right. First row: M. Kcim, J. Wil- liams. G. Bortleson. G. Garcia, J. Miller, J. Payton. ). Fitzjarrell. ). Mosicr, D. Snyder, P. Manus. R. Ihlcfeld, A. Behm. Second row: Coach Seidler, J. Lorenz, J. Nicholson, D. Brown. R. Cooper, R. Rcimcrs, G. Borders, R. Koepplc, P. Schurlock. L. Bernal, manager. 138 Victorious Co-Captains, Barnhill and Hain. present thg Iowa state wrestling championship trophy to Mr. Berry, principal, during a special aud in honor of the wrestling squad. Members of the squad sit to the left and right of the trophy. Demon Jim Barton attempts to shake off Dotson of East Waterloo. Barton lost the match in the last second, only to go on and pull in a state runner-up position. basketball Imp Chuck Roberts is on his way around St. Ambrose Knight Terry McCleary as Frandsen. Davenport, and Tom Smith. Ambrose, watch before a capacity crowd of }.}00. The Blue Devils downed the favored Knights. 80-75, to move up the tournament trail. Davenport's “Splendid Splinter. Lee Frandsen takes to the air against Marion in the first game of district play. Furious play by the Imps dropped the very tough Indians, 65-60. The ultimate in joy can be seen regis- tered on the faces on the Demon bench as the clock runs out for St. Ambrose with Davenport leading- The Blue Dev- ils' victory was sweet revenge for the 6-1-56 loss at the Knights' hands in a pre-Christmas game for the City title. conning in third VARSITY BOX SCORE Mississippi Valley Conference DHS Opponents 62 McKinley 25 58 Iowa City 34 80 Wilson 48 76 Clinton 54 76 Dubuque 53 54 Franklin 55 65 Iowa City 52 86 Roosevelt 38 63 Clinton 34 58 Dubuque NON-CONFERENCE 53 62 West Rockford 78 61 Burlington 64 55 St. Ambrose 64 82 Muscatine 60 The starting five for the Blue Devils in tournament play, pictured with Coach Eckert, are: guard Lee Frand- sen. forward Sam Bowlby, center John Villinis, for- ward Ken Dcngcr, and guard Chuck Roberts. The varsity squad. First row: L. Frandsen. K. Dcngcr, S. Bowlby. J. Villinis. R. Kautz. C Roberts. Second row: Assistant Coach Paul Still. T. Hamilton. J. Davis. S. Hook, K. Sidney. R. Pohlmann. Head Coach Paul Eckert. Third row: Manager S. Gustas, R. Cas- satt, R. Cum an, J. Lcabo, Manager J. McPherson. QUAD CITY CONFERENCE DHS Opponents 42 East Moline 40 51 Moline 59 70 Rock Island 62 56 Moline 66 81 Rock Island 70 59 East Moline 46 TOURNAMENTS 63 Bettendorf 31 80 St. Ambrose 75 65 Marion 60 71 Clinton 48 61 Muscatine 44 67 Council Bluffs 57 (Abe Lincoln) 56 Burlington 65 71 Webster City 55 141 Lee Frandsen. Davenport's spindly second team all-state guard, leaps high to sink two points against the Dubuque Rams as Demons Sam Bowlby and Sandy Hook watch open mouthed. Davenport won the contest 76-53- Bowlby grabs a rebound against Wilson of Cedar Rapids on the Davenport home court. The Imps took this game 80-48, one which counted in the Mississippi Valley conference standings. basketball Demon Ken Dcngcr controls the tip in the first Burlington-Davcnport meeting at Davenport. De- spite furious play by the Demons. Burlington which later went on to take second place in the state, won the game, 64-61. Davenport high' able basketball coaching staff relaxed very slightly for this shot in mid-season. Left to right are James Oldfield, sophomore coach; Head Coach Paul Eckert, and Paul Still, assistant coach. A brilliant team effort resulting from the efforts of five good men, plus top flight reserve strength and superior coaching, enabled Davenport's Blue Devils to: win the Mis- sissippi Valley title on the last day of the conference sched- ule on a hostile Dubuque floor; take second place in the rugged Quad-Cities conference; upset St. Ambrose in sec- tional tournament play; and wind up with the third place trophy in the Iowa high school Gass A basketball tourna- ment. The Blue Devil cagers opened by losing to West Rockford, 78-62, Illinois champs of 1955 and 1956. Burlington then took a close 64-61 win in the first of the Demons' home games. However, the Imps rebounded nicely to win over McKinley, 62-25, Iowa City, 58-34, East Moline, 42-40, and Wilson, 80-48. Two defeats followed as the St. Ambrose Knights stopped the Imps, 64-55, and Moline's Maroons won the annual New Year's eve battle, 59-51. The Demons won two of their next three games, all MVC contests, beating Clinton, 76-54, Dubuque, 76-53, and falling to Franklin, 55-54. Bouncing back, the Blue Devils took the next four straight, from Rock Island, 70-62, Iowa City, 65-52, East Moline, 59-46, and Roosevelt, 86-38, before falling again to Moline, 66-56. Then began a win streak which carried the Eckert crew to the semi-finals of the state tournament. Clinton fell for the second time, 63-34, followed by Dubuque, 58-53, a win which gave Davenport its eighteenth MVC title. The 1956 Mississippi Valley conference championship sophomore squad poses with Coach Oldfield. First row: Coach Oldfield. L. Comess., R. Hamilton, T. Kenyon. G. Laxton. D. Whan, and J. Campbell. Sreond row: Manager P. Gra- ham. J. Seward. F. Low, R. Schuldt, W. Barker. J. Hillebrand, L. Moburg. Manager R. Burchett. Third row: Man- ager M. McGregor. J. Iverson, T. Lit- scher. A. Shimp. R. Munden, D. H. Dieta and J. Murphy. 143 The Blue Devils then topped Rock Island, 81-70, to place second in the Quad-City con- ference, and Muscatine, 82-60. A 63-31 win over Bettendorf started Dav- enport on the tournament trail. Two nights later in the sectional finals, in true champion- ship style, the tournament-minded Imps fought back from a nine point deficit, 44-35, in the second half to stop St. Ambrose, 80-75, with the finest display of clutch bas- ketball to be seen in the Quad-Cities the whole season. Davenport then copped the district crown beating Marion, 65-60, Clinton, 71-48, and Muscatine, 61-44. In state tournament play the Imps blasted Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, 67-57, only to fall to Burlington, 65-56, in the semi-finals. However, the De- mons recovered quickly to slap down Web- ster City, 71-55, to finish third in the state. Chuck Roberts and Ken Denger were elec- ted honorary co-captains of the Blue Devils at season's end. Lee Frandsen, highest scor- ing guard in Quad-Cities history, gained sec- ond team all-state honors and a first team po- sition on the all Quad-City squad. Denger, 144 A hop, skip and jump and Imp Chuck Roberts is on the way to another Daven- port basket. Rock Island dropped the contest, 70-62. State tournament play sees Lee Frandsen sink one against Council Bluffs Abra- ham Lincoln. Davenport won. 67-57, to move into the semi-finals against Bur- lington. Roberts and Sam Bowl by were honorable mention all-state selections and Denver was also a first team Quad-City choice. Letter winners besides these included John Villinis, Dick Kautz, Sandy Hook, Tom Hamilton, Bob Cassatt, Dick Pohlmann, Jack Lcabo and Jim Davis. Coach Jim Oldfield’s sparkling sophomores wound up with a 12-8 record, the MVC championship and a tic for third in the Quad-Cities conference. Bob Hamilton, high scoring guard, sparked the sophs to their successful season. Numeral winners were Bob Hamilton, Leonard Comcss, Tom Ken- yon, John Campbell, Jim Seward, Frank Low, Bob Schuldt, Jerry Hillebrand, Ditk Brown, A1 Shimp, Richard Mundcn, Dennis H. Dietz, Gary Gardner and AI Havcrcamp. If ever faces could tell a story, these do. Overjoyed Demon supporters storm the court following the 80-75 defeat of the favored St. Ambrose Knights. Ken Dcnger and Chuck Roberts arc enjoying the ride as both students and adults go wild. basketball Davenport's Dick Kautz and an uniden- tified McKinley player appear to freeze as they approach each other. The Imps won the game 62-25. 145 Track Squad. First row, left to right: L. Williams. J. Warren. K. Svensen, R. McDermott. R. Davidson. C. Leptein. L. Frandsen. J. Barkman. R. Hciser. W. Hill. J. Briggs. B. Beardsley. D. Hcnschcn. A. Stamos. Second row: P. Kling. J. Brockmann, C. McWilliams. G% Ashton. J. Atkinson. J. Carlin. W. Ashton. R. Kautz. C.SIack. J. Lusso. R. Cassatt. J. Scbolt. R. Carstens. D. McDill. Third row: R Petersen. L. McCray. T. Choate. R. Thcer. N. Boosalis. W. Barker. J. Kreiter. D. Dietz. P. Schrocder, R. Pilgrim. M. Hart. Fourth row: Head Coach Day. D. McCulloch, W. Downs. J. Clark. A. Havcrcamp. L. Comess. L. Moburg. D. Snyder. R. Morris. R Carstens. H. Coleman. Sophomore Coach Frcdcrickson. Fifth row: Assistant Varsity Coach Dardis. C. Baker, B. Ekwall. R. Koeppel, E. Trout. P. Graham, D. Steen, G. Ball, N. Boldt, D. Brown. track A walkaway win in the Mississippi Valley conference track meet and a seventh place finish in the state indoor meet highlighted the opening of the 1956 spring track season for Davenport high. The Demons were edged by Clinton in their first outdoor test. Dave Hcnschcn was the bright spot for Coach Jesse Day s squad as he set a new state indoor record for the shot put with a heave of 56 feet 4 inches in the state meet. Henschen also led the Demon discus throwers and participated in the high jump. Veterans Lee Frandsen, Ron McDermott and Larry Williams also placed in that competition. The Demon squad also boasted two of the better distance men in the state in veteran Jack Hill and newcomer Dave McDill. Davenport high's record-smashing shot putter, Dave Henschen. practices before one of the spring track meets. Checking the schedules of the boys on the track tram are Sophomore Coach Loci Frcdcrickson, Head Coach Jesse Day and Assistant Varsity Coach Mike Dardis. Running time trial� for Coach Jesse Day arc Ken Svenscn. Dave Snyder. Charles Lep- tem, John Warren ana Ale Stamos. Cheering on ace distance runners Dave McDill and Jack Hill arc fellow teammates Ron Petersen and Jon Barkman. Other frequent point winners included John Warren, broad jumper and hur- dler, Ken Svenscn and Alex Stamos, sprints. Chuck Lcptcin, 440 yard run, Roland Paper, hurdles, and George Ash- ton, 440 yard run and relays. The fall track squad won dual meets from Clinton and Dubuque, then de- feated both teams in a triangular affair. The Imps also placed sixth in the state one mile team run. Fall Track Team. First row, left to right: J. Dcnnhart, R. Brunk, J. Barton, R. Hciscr, K. Burnside, R. Crissman, D. Glcss. Second row: G. Ashton, J. Barkman, G. Guffey, C. McWilliams, J. Krcitcr, B. Ashton. Dick Herd. Coach Jesse Day. Third row: J. McKown, J. Scbolt, J. Atkinson, R. Petersen, C. Lcptcin, S. Bernstein. Vanity team. First row: Bob Carman. Jack Meyer. Dick Young. Jim Wilhelm. Larry Crouch. Bill Carter. Bob Lunardi. Tom Kenyon and Jack Lcabo. Sttoni row: Earl Ostcrbcrg. Ken Dcngcr. Al Cartee, Dick McKee. Roger Martens. Larry Lambert. Bill Hctzcll, Al Shimp and Coach Doug Atkins. baseball Composing the Davenport high battery arc catchers Bob Garmai} and Jim Wilhelm and pitchers Ken Dcngcr. Larry Lambert, Jack Meyer and Larry Crouch. An experienced capable group of baseball players represented Davenport high during the 1956 season. Veteran mentor Doug Atkins was able to rely upon letter winners in most positions on his first team. Included in the group were Earl Ostcrbcrg, one of the finest prep shortstops in the area, and Dick McKee, second baseman, who together formed the top key- stone sack combination in the Quad-Cities. Backstopping the slants of veteran pitchers Ken Dcn- gcr and Larry Lambert and juniors Larry Crouch and Jack Meyer, was Bob Garman, reliable at the plate as well as behind it. Instructing Dick Young and Bob Lunardi in the fundamental skills of bunting is varsity coach Doug Atkins. Junior Varsity team. First row: Jim Beck, Jim Roberts, Bob Britcher. Jack Miller. Jim M. Jones. Henry Hemmen. Jim Tank, Jim Barstow, Jim Bennett and Ralph Roscnc. Second row: Dave Keppy, Gary Jones. Dick Jacke. Jerry Frci. Charles Robbins. Gerald Moeller, Wayne Rogers, Ken Koehler, John Villinis, Bill Meyer and Coach Bob Williams. Slugging A1 Cartcc headed the outfield crew which included Bill Carter and Roger Martens. Junior Jack Lcabo and sophomore Tom Kenyon frequently handled chores at third and first base respectively. The team aimed at a final position as high or higher than the 1955 squad which reached the district tournament before falling to Montrose. Besides a tough six game schedule played with Quad-City conference schools, the city conference schools, the Imps played St. Ambrose twice, Roose- velt twice and Franklin once. Bob Wil- liams and Nick Avclchas coached the junior varsity and sophomore squads re- spectively. Sophomore team. First row: Willy Swenty. Barrie Eichhorn, Allen Larson. Jim Lorenz. Dick Mittlebusher, Mike Keim, Jim Miller. Perry Mayes. Clayton Roscnstrom, Bill Phelps and Jim Iverson. Second row: Larry Jcpsen. Floyd Myers. John E. Campbell. Bill Fernandez, Henry Mahoski. Phil Schick. Dick Boley, Brian Beer man. Skip Campbell. Bob Hamilton. Dennis Whan and Dave Erbst. Third row: Larry Albrecht, Roland Brus. Eldon Houslcy. Barry Richards. Jim Seward. Dick St. Clair. Bob Schuldt, Jerry Hillcbrand, Gary Gardner, John Payton, George Laxton, Chuck Andrews and Coach Nick Avelchas. 149 Letter winner Chuck Hulse demonstrates his putting technic to Coach Burt Seidler just before the spring campaign gets under- way. It isn't recorded just what Coach Seidler said to Ed Schumann when he missed the ball on this one. However. Schumann, medalist in several meets, didn't miss many during the season. golf Davenport high's golf team kept alive its winning tradition under two coaches this school year, Russell Bickford in the fall and Burt Seidler in the spring. Bickford resigned at the end of the first semester to enter the business world in North Carolina. The linksters made a clean sweep of all dual meets in the fall plus the annual Quad-City Medal tournament. In spring competition they showed promise of capably defending their 1955 Quad-City Velie trophy win, plus making improve- ment on their 1955 second place district finish and their fifth place windup in state competition. Ed Schumann, Jim Blohm, Chuck Hulse and Bob Martin, all letter winners, headed the squad throughout the year. They were pushed by Bill Hogan, Sandy Hook, Mike Bcwlcy and the rest of the squad which, man for man, was strong from top to bottom. Golf team, left to right. First row: C. Hulse. R. Martin, R Burchett, ). Brook. L. Benfer E. Schumann. M. Bcwley. See onJ row: Coach Seidler, B Fredctiikscn. W. Hoga- T Shimon, S. Hook, j - ink maim. J. Groves and S. Fred cricksen. Girls' tennis squad, left to right. Firs row: Diane Connelly, Anne Stricter, Mincda McCleave, Maxine Rock, Donna Jacobs, Jackie Morton, Sara Bradcr and Brenda Nye. Second row: Cathy McCIcavc, Judy Atkinson, Jill Dennington, Diane Von Drcsky, Coach Mrs. Rena Driggs, Joan Van Dyke, Carol Lester and Virginia Underwood. t e n n i s A junior dominated boys tennis squad carried the Davenport colors during the fall of 1955 and the spring of 1956. A third place finish in the fall Quad-City tourney highlighted that part of the season for Coach Paul Moon's racket men. Lct- termen Ed Brody, Bob Curnan, Dave Buhl, Jim Davis and Bill Hawkins were hard pressed by newcomers Rod Hustace, Sam Haubold and Nick Hurst for positions on the first six. Early performances by the squad made the spring season one of the most successful in years for DHS. Six returning monogram winners led the girls' tennis team, coached by Mrs. Rena Driggs to a second place finish in the fall Quad-City meet. Veterans Maxine Rock, Charmaine Coghill, Anne Stricter and Barbara Buchwalter usually filled in the first five positions successfully while Brenda Nye, Mincda McCIcavc, Donna Jacobs, Jackie Morton and Diane Connelly filled the sixth, seventh and doubles spots. The same girls represented DHS in spring activity. Tennis squad, left to right. First row: G. Shafer, D. Buhl, and E. Brody. Second row: D. Pedersen, J. Sharp, S. Haubold. J. McKown, T. Vandcrslice and W. Hawkins. Third row: E. Roush, D. Moeller, D. Ernst, R. Hustace, J. Davis, B. Cahn, R. Curnan. cheerleading Leading the cheers at all varsity football and basketball games arc members of the varsity squad. Kneeling arc Jill Dickinson and Carol Hceschcn. while Mary Jo Rose, Cindy Cracicer and Jackie Lindahl stand behind. Cheering at the wrestling meets and filling in when vacancies occur on the reserve squad is done by the alternate cheerleaders. Left to right arc Jan Disney, Sandy Peters. Marcia Wylie, Marilyn Dcnnic and JoAnn Correll. The 1955 NRA rifle team. First tow, left to right: Don Fulton, Gordon Miller, Michael Link, Gerald Mooney, Lee Tapper and Michael Behm. Second row, left to right: Ken Booth, Larry Stoltenbcrg, Stephen Dunn. Vern Thobc. William Mohr. James Dietz, and Dan Caster. Third row, left to right: G ach M Sgt. Fee, Richard Dick, Ron Miner, Carmen Conklin. George Rodgers, John Goslowsky, James Adams, Mike Compton and James Mullin. n r a rifle club Limited to boys only, the 1955 NRA rifle team, coached by M Sgt. Chester Fee, is composed of seventy members, an increase of twenty over last year's total. The purpose of this club is to promote interest in marksman- ship through instruction and su- pervised firing. All club mem- bers are eligible to fire for various national awards, in all national events, and also for marksmanship medals. Club officers were George Rodgers, president; Vernon Thobc, vice- president; Larry Stoltcnbcrg, executive officer; James Kelso, secretary, and Paul Schrocdcr, treasurer. rote rifle team Cadet Major George Rodgers was elected captain of the ROTC rifle team by his fifteen teammates, who represent the top marksmen in the ROTC battalion. Win- ning honors for both the entire school and the ROTC department, the team fired the William Randolph Hearst matches, the Fifth Army Interscholastic Rifle matches and the National Inter- scholastic Rifle matches, as well as shoul- dcr-to-shoulder matches with Loras Acad- emy of Dubuque. Fast and West Rockford high schools and Knox College of Gales- burg, Illinois. Club advisor and instructor was M Sgt. Chester Fee. The 1955 ROTC rifle team. First row, left to right: Ron Miner. Vern Thobc. George Rodgers. Larry Stol- tenberg. Second row, left to right: Robert Thompson. Richard Dick, William Litter, Chuck O'Neill and Lee Tapper. Third row, left to right: Club Advrsor M Sgt. Fee. Larry Gittins, James Dietz. David Hess, John Goslowsky, Clifford Blind, Carmen Conklin, James Kelso, Ken Booth and John Archer. i n t girls’ The Davenport high school girls' intramural program opened this year with 120 girls reporting for 12 volleyball teams under the direction of Miss Marjorie Holderncss and Mrs. Rena Driggs. Following an active season of volleyball, nine teams took to the courts in a hard-fought basketball season. First place in the basketball league went to the Implets, captained by Kathy McCleave. Spring saw participation in table tennis, bad- minton, shuffle-board, aerial darts, deck tennis, tether ball and track. Last year 200 girls came out for track and this year an equal number entered the ranks of the thinclads. Bowling found a total of 131 girls turning out and golf drew over 25 girls. The free throw tournament held during the basketball season saw- Mineda McCleave grab first place honors with Betty Felder taking second. r a m u r a I s DHS girls' volleyball champions pose victoriously wiih their trophies, awarded following a hard-fought season. Twelve teams took part with a total of almost 120 girls participating. Posing with their trophies. Finl row: Lorelei Ellis. Betty Lou Over. Josephine Johnson. Gloria Lewis and Judy Lewis. Sttond row: Edlyn Krnock. Kathy McClanahan. Sandy Quick, Phyllis Staub and Donna Arp. Mary Kay Hargrave leaps high against an unidentified player during a thrilling basketball game as referee Judy Dahl watches. Other members of the two teams wait expectantly for the ball. enjoy in boys’ Under the watchful eyes of Burt Scidlcr and Jim Fox the Davenport high school boys' intramurals opened with 110 boys coming out for the touch football season. Champs were the bop of Dick Pohlmann s team who lost only once during the season, to Bob Foe ns' squad. The wrestling sea- son got underway with close to 90 bop reporting. Basketball saw a full 25 teams on the courts with Hennings' squad winning the school champion- ship. A two-way tic between the teams of Hen- nings and Thompson gave the boys a split junior- senior league championship. Beckman and team captured the sophomore league crown. Volleyball season found 25 teams participating. The spring intramural program included badmin- ton, handball, table tennis, softball, horseshoes and track. g athletics Bob Beardsley goes up on a jump shot as Jim Tank, Ken Light. Dick Stiles. Merle Cooper and Skip Wiese watch open-mouthed. An unidentified player leaps in an attempt to halt the flying Beardsley. Posing for the Blackhawk cameraman are the boys’ intramural football champs. They are. left to right. From row: Gary Linn. Rich Focns and Danny Dahlin. Back row: Captain Dick Pohlmann, Don Lathrop and Dennie Roehlk. Fierce action takes place during just one of the many basketball games held during the winter intramurals. Hennings' squad captured the school intramural cham- pionship. Working on various committees . . . discussing plans and novel ideas . . . chatting with the crowd before the bell . . . then dashing to your seat to avoid staying detention . . . drowning from early morning dips in the drinking fountains . . . eating on the lawn in the sunshine . . . standing or sitting in the cafeteria with bad weather raging outside . . . acting as host to the foreign student . . . speculating on the new stairway plan . . . competing against other homerooms for Homecoming displays . . . writing skits for the rousing pep auds . . . dashing through the elements for class in another building . . . discussing the all-important Sportsmanship Code . . . incidental but meaningful . . . completing a high school diary of memories. the calendar Interviewing can be fun. especially when your subject is as handsome as popular vocalist Pat Boone. Barb Halford and Carol Hceschen seem to be enjoying their feature assignment for the Blaclchawk paper. SEPTEMBER 5 Labor Day — no school 9 Football. St. Ambrose — here 16 Football, McKinley — there 2) Football. Iowa City — here 50 Football, Dubuque — there OCTOBER 5 Newcomers' Party — G.E.M. Gymnasium — 7:50-10 p. m. 7 Football. Rock Island — here 8 Track. State One-Mile Team Race 10 Student Council Conference 14 Football. Clinton — here 15 Tri-Y Dance 20 All School Play—Auditorium—7:50 p. m. 21 End of first 6 weeks' period 21 Football. East Moline — there 22 All School Play—Auditorium—7:50 p. m. 28 Football, Franklin C.R. — here—(Home- coming) 29 Homecoming Dance — G.E.M. Gymnasium — 8-11:50 p. m. NOVEMBER 5-4 ISEA Convention — no school 4 Football. Moline — there 5 Track. State Cross Country Run 7-12 American Education Week 11 Veterans' Day — no school 18 GAA — Spinsters' Spree — Gymnasium — 8-11:50 p.m. 22-25 Vocal Music Operetta — Auditorium — 7:50 p. m. 24-25 Thanksgiving Vacation Basketball, West Rockford — there 25 25 Wrestling — Quadrangular at Moline Basketball, Burlington — heic 26 DECEMBER 2 Basketball. McKinley — here 5 Wrestling. Davenport Invitational 9 End of second 6 weeks' period Basketball, Iowa City — there 9 9 Wrestling, McKinley — here 9 Tri-Y Dance 10 Basketball, East Moline — there 10 Wrestling, W. Waterloo — here Basketball, Wilson C.R. — here 16 17 Wrestling. Clinton — there 17 Senior Sock Hop — G E M. Gymnasium — 8-11:50 p.m. 21 Wrestling, E. Moline — there — 4 p.m. Basketball. St. Ambrose — here 21 22. Jan. 5 Christmas Vacation 51 Basketball. Moline — here JANUARY 6 Basketball, Clinton — there 7 Wrestling, Wilson C.R. — there Basketball, Dubuque — here 15 15 Wrestling. Rock Island — here—4 p.m. 14 Wrestling, Clinton — here 19 Wrestling, Iowa City — there Basketball, Franklin C.R. — there 19 21 Baskethall, Rock Island — there 27 27 Wrestling, Moline—here — 4 p.m. Basketball. Iowa Gty — here 27 End of First Semester 28 Basketball, East Moline — here 28 Wrestling, Franklin C.R. — there A.P.C. Skating Party — Trio Rink 50 50-51 Between Semesters 158 viewing the year FEBRUARY 1 3 3 4 6-11 10 10 17 17 or 18 18 21-23 24 23-25 27. Mar. 2 MARCH 2 2-3 6-10 14-17 16 19- 24 26- 29 31 30. Apr. 2 APRIL 6 13-14 20 20- 21 27 27- 28 27-28 30. May 2. 4 MAY 2 5 7.9 9 10 11-12 12 14-16 15 23 18- 19 19- 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 JUNE 1 5 8 10 12 12 Opening of Second Semester Basketball, Roosevelt C.R. — there ROTC Military Ball—Davenport Coliseum — 8-12 p. m. Basketball. Moline—there Week of Preliminary Speech Contests Basketball. Clinton —here Wrestling. East Waterloo — there Basketball. Dubuque — there Wrestling. IHSAA District Meet Basketball. Rock Island — here Basketball. IHSAA Sectional Tournaments Wrestling. Roosevelt C.R. — here Minstrel Show—Auditorium—7:30 p. m. Pre-district Speech Contests Basketball, Muscatine—here Wrestling. IHSAA State Meet Basketball, IHSAA District Tournaments Basketball. IHSAA State Tournament End fourth 6 weeks' period District Speech Contests Tri-Y Hi-Y Holy Week Services—DHS Auditorium — 8-8:30 a. m. Track. IHSAA State Indoor AA Meet Easter Vacation Junior Class Cotton Ball — G.E.M. Gym- nasium— 8-11 p. m. Senior Class Play — DHS Auditorium — 7:30 p. m. Track, Davenport Relays State Speech Contest End of fifth 6 weeks' period Track, Drake Relays State Music Contest. Solos St Ensembles Baseball, IHSAA Sectional Tournaments Senior Career Day Finals, State Music Contests. Large Groups Baseball. IHSAA District Tournaments Track. Davenport Sophomore Relays GAA Picnic Track, Tennis Sc Golf IHSAA District Meets Tri-Y Dance Baseball. IHSAA Substate Tournament Language Club Picnic Publications Banquet Music Festival. Davenport Baseball. IHSAA State Tournament Senior Class Program Sc Picnic Tri-Y Rose Banquet NFL Picnic IHSAA Tennis, Track St Golf State Meets Memorial Day — no school Thespian Banquet Senior-Junior Prom — Davenport Coliseum — 8-12 p.m. last day for Seniors Last day for all students Baccalaureate Senior rehearse I—Gymnasium—8:45 a. m. Commencement Checking off Carl Ripperton's Christmas list at the Senior Sock Hop is Santa Claus Chuck Penn. Carl seems to be having a hard time deciding on the gifts he wants. 159 September Performing an autopsy on a car arc students of the automotives class. It looks like a dirty job, but the boys don't seem to mind. 160 Sitting for 40 minutes is quite an ordeal for any student after summer vacation, but it looks like the students in Miss Sey- mour's class don't mind. getting started The opening of school brings prob- lems to many students. However, counselors arc always willing to help. Starting off the year right by check- ing out reference books from the high school library are a group of studious students. Betty Crocker has nothing on these home economic students as far as baking a cake goes. 161 October What beats food at a party? Nothing, as far as these hungry newcomers are concerned. They are Betty Lou Over, Joann Ebert, Sandy Hocpner, Lorna Hoban, Mary Welch, Jeanne Frick, Sharon Zicbarth, Ken Booth, Dave Tinder and Bob Crissman. Welcoming the new sophomores arc group chairman Jill Dennington, Sue Hazclton, Gretchcn Johnson, Bob Criss- man. Jan Swanson, Judy Dali, Jim Cars- tens, Milton Schrocdcr, Judy Wolfe and £ ennis Whan. Decorating the gym isn't an easy job, as these sophomores arc finding out. Helping paint are Carole Gcisler, Grctchcn Johnson, Judy Atkinson, Mary Mitchell, Dianne Trickey and Marcia Meier. welcoming all Butch's Brew brought first place hon- ors to homeroom 37 for indoor displays. Coach Stolfa is stirring up the needed elements to win a game. Sabotage must be brewing if musicians like this are in the famous DHS band. All kid- ding aside, Margaret Martin and Lynn Bru- baker gave quite a showing at the 1955 Homecoming aud. As this optimistic king is pointing out, Davenport won its Homecoming game over Franklin. Also, the king gave room 23 the trophy for outside displays. november Davenport's football team is shown receiving due honor at the annual football banquet. People from all over the state came to show respect to the boys who were champs in every way. Viewing his trophies won this year is Coach Butch Stolfa. The framed pictures in the background give a good view of the past year's accom- plishments. Reminiscing over past victories arc Ray Thompson, Ed Kaufmann, Al Cartcc and Skip Wiese. using new ideas Participating in the many activities of the art department arc Eloise Neuman, Carol Braun and Chuck Slack. Davenport's McGuire Sisters, Judy Wolfe, Ann O'Connell and Dec Foley are singing their rendition of Autumn Leaves at the Spinsters' Spree. Testing their driving ability through the use of a new natural reaction machine arc Eva Kennedy and Bobbi Olson. december In observance of Safe Driving day a special aud was held featuring Mr. Charles Austin, principi of Rock Island high school. Mr. John Haack, drivers' education instructor and Martha Van Zele, president of the DHS Safe Drivers club look on. Planning the Senior Sock Hop are committee chairmen Terry Tingwald, Judy Lease, Sandy Evers, Jan Sticchtcr, Herb Hamsher, Sue Trissel and Lynn Flood. awaiting vacation Relaxing after their many hours of planning arc Senior Sock Hop co- chairmen Barb Hess and Herb Hamsher. Santa Claus Chuck Penn portrays the theme of the party. Holly Hop. Enjoying the informality of the Sen- ior Sock Hop arc a group of shoe- less seniors. From the looks of things, it will take a lot of Purcx to get these socks clean. Trimming the Christmas tree in time to music at the Christmas pro- gram arc Connie Carroll, Pat Reddy and Nancy Hcdberg. January taking finals Explaining the do's and don'ts of a sabre is Capt. Fisher as Cadet Maj. Roger Heiser looks on in- tently. Trying the glass slippers on two roller skating Cinderelias (Sara Turner and Maxine Rock) arc Prince Charmings Jim Barton and George Wet- sell, as King Stolfa looks on. Cooking up the recipe for arsenic are Barb Hess, Chuck Penn and Bob Leach, all mem- bers of Mr. Money's chemistry class. february Smiling happily after their recent election arc the 1956 junior class officers Ann Wilhelm, secretary; Jim Wilhelm, treasurer; Edic Wes- sel, vice-president, and Sandy Hook, president. 170 Preparing to go to Augustana col- lege for a debate contest arc public speaking students Bob Crissman, Betty Swain and Sally Meyer. Here’s one time when the gift of gab’’ is a real benefit. trudging along Holding a jam session back stage before the Minstrel show arc some talkative members of a cappella. What’s this? A couple of old pros discussing the funda- mentals of American government and history at the Mili- tary Ball? Surrrrrrrc the)1 arc!! Enjoying the better things of life arc the ROTC officers and their dates at the annual Military Ball banquet. 171 march Wrestling co-captains Bob Hain and Morris Barnhill present the state champi- onship wrestling trophy to Mr. Berry who is beaming with pride. Reading some of the many congratulatory telegrams sent by students and teachers to the basketball team arc a group of Blue Devil fans. Presenting the third place state bas- ketball trophy to Mr. Berry arc hon- orary co-captains Ken Denger and Chuck Roberts. ning to I e a spring Arranging the altar for the annual Holy Week services arc Tri-Y, Hi-Y co-chairmen Mary Gingery and Bill Hawkins. Appearing in a special concert with the DHS band is Sigurd Rasher, world-famed saxophonist. Mr. Rasher's unusual talent makes him able to produce tones never thought possible on a saxophone. 173 a p r i I Helping in the girls' gym with everything from piano playing to mending shoe laces is Mrs. Besse Thoensen, better known as Ma Bess. Checking the schedule for their time to play in the local music contest arc Beth Magnuson and Jolcnc Cox. Working behind the scenes to keep students and faculty well fed is the cafeteria staff. They arc Ruth Reinhold, Hattie M. Mudd, Tess Bawdcn, Veronica Finch, Francis Tawncy, Ella Zach, Nel- lie Porter and Hazel Ross. Add- ing more to their already busy day, this year the women start their day earlier in order to pre- pare breakfast for late risers. breezing along Besides bringing showers and rabbits to DHS, April also brought the junior party. Holding the poster are Jim Wil- helm, Dave Buhl and Sandy Hook while Edic WcsscI and George Ashton don't seem to mind being fenced in. Posing for a picture are DHS's unsung heroes, the cus- todial staff. Seated arc Sadie Johnson, Ethel Gilbert, Meta Young and Eldo Schemmcl. Standing arc Arthur Wunsch, Carl Schiffkc, Adolph Victh, Louie Riedcsel and Jordan Nath. These people stay after the parties and clean up the mess as well as sweep up gum wrappers and apple cores in study halls. 175 may Reviewing some of the many prelimin- ary plans for Career Day is chairman George Rodgers. Although lie has a tremendous job, George seems to be working out the difficulties. Dancing in informal clothes at the Klcm Kadiddlc Hop, one of the most popular dances of the year, arc a group of Tri-Y co-eds and their dates. Shown below arc Jim Casel, Bob Staub, Roger Ralfs, Artie Behr, Elton Farley, Richard Petersen and Ed Roush, student bus drivers whose job is to bring students from out-lying localities to DHS. n e 3 r i n g the end Learning first-hand from her American family the fundamentals of donut making is Barbro Mjoback, Swedish exchange student. Chief mixer is Mr. Paul Kuchel and woman in charge of the stove is Mrs. Kuchel. Tasting a newly made donut is Karen Kuchel while Kay Kuchel looks on hungrily. Happily singing to Karen Kuchel s piano accompaniment are Barb Mjoback and Kay Kuchel. Looking over a past copy of the Blackhawk are seniors new to DHS the second semester, Gene Schabilion and Ron Mingus. Also pictured is Mr. Allen Walker who replaced Mr. Van Hennick. New to DHS during the second semester but a little cam- era shy are Dave McDill and Mr. Harlan Goldsmith, who took over Mr. Bickford's post. 177 j u n e Ending the year in style at the Senior-Junior Prom arc seniors Judy Lease and Chuck Car- penter and Zilpha Woods and Dick Bondi. Eating their lunch in the front yard of the school arc Sharron Andersen, Dorothy Jep- sen, and Marjorie Peters. During the spring and fall many students devour their sand- wiches under the trees on campus. 178 wa vi n Amidst peals of laughter and waste bas- kets filled to the brim with torn note- books, spit wads, old sandwiches and spoiled bananas, students leave old DHS for another year. To some it is a joyous moment; to others momentar- ily tear-jerking. Faculty members heave a large sigh of relief as they flop in the nearest chair and think of the wonder- ful three months vacation ahead. No matter what emotion is displayed on the last day of school, all agree they will never forget high school, 1955-56. Happily emerging from school for the last time this year are a group of DHS pupils. The only books carried home tonight will be thrown in the closet until next September. g farewell Finally checking in text books, thus ending that awful home- work, are Jack Briggs, Bob Whit- aker, Carol Schemmcl, Sandy Miller and Peggy Korn while journalism instructor Mr. Wub- ben charges fines. 179 Advertising ... the backbone of all publications ... ad staff meetings at 8:00 in the morning . . . canvassing the downtown area for possible prospects . . . going in for the all-important call . . . smiling at the results . . . taking the catch” back to the ad manager . . . working on the never-ending layouts . . . learning the art of financing a publication such as Davenport high school’s Blackhawk yearbook . . . making out the bills and counting up the profit . . . hoping for enough money to finance a successful yearbook . . . sending the ads to the printer . . . and last of all, hoping the job is completed to the satisfaction of both businessman and publisher. 181 Compliments of COMPLIMENTS OF CRESCENT RUNGE'S MORTUARY Laundry — Dry Cleaners 824 W. 3rd Dial 2-6249 1215 Harrison Street Dial 2-4424 EAT FISH —STAY FIT DAVENPORT FISH CO. PAULI FLORAL CO. Fish and Sea Foods For All Occasions Wholesale and Retail Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Flowers for all occasions 228 East Third Dial 2-1775 2125 Eastern Ave. Phone 2-7187 CONGRATULATIONS Davenport headquarters for SCHARFF'S The finest record selection and hi-fidelity players Store For Girls Complete Wearing Apparel PAARMANN RECORD SHOP 2nd and Brady 104 E. 2nd St Ph. 2-3701 Compliments of WATCHES HOTEL BLACKHAWK Elgin • Bulova • Hamilton • Longines Elgin American Compacts HOTEL MISSISSIPPI Gifts for all occasions HOTEL DAVENPORT PLANK and CO. 182 Jewelers 209 Main St. — Music — Records — Phonographs Pianos — Conn. 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Teamed with automatic controls like the timo switch, thermostat and electric eye. Reddy has become a first class magician, too. In just the past fow years, electric power, automati- cally controlled, has transformed our daily lives — boosted our standard of living to the highest level in history. Remarkable, isn't it — that with all elec- tricity does, it's still one of the best bargains you can buy? I0WA-ILLIN0IS GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. 184 AFTER GRADUATION ... THERE'S A CAREER FOR YOU IN AIR FORCE BLUE ★ as a trained technical specialist (Airman) ★ as a WAF (Woman in the Air Force) if as a Pilot or an Aircraft Observer GO PLACES FASTER • U. S. AIR FORCE See Your Local AIR FORCE Recruiter Today! At ROOM 317 Post Office Building Davenport, Iowa NORTHWEST BANK TRUST COMPANY Located for Your Convenience In Northwest Davenport At 1454 W. 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THE YEARBOOK STAFF 191 1872-1956 Petersen' i EIGHTY-FOUR years young (his month — Serving more than four gen- erations of Quad-Citians; ad- hering to the ideals of its founders for Truth, Friend- liness, Fair Play, Good Values and Service to its 192 All SniilCS ... the 1956 BLACKHAWK Sto0 m they pose of the completion of o job 'toll done! Let the smiles of DJI.5. studenti be their reword. . . . because that's the way to show the world that your past has been rewarding and that your future looks bright. And remember, Graduates, it is the considered planning of your elders which provided you with a basic education during these past few years which have been so wonderfully filled with happy times. Your smiles will show your thanks as they will also light your way into a future brighter than the past. (MltlCVS • PRINTER DAVENPORT, IOW s 1 3 Publishers of the BLACKHAWK for 39 editions The Greyhound Press Bowlmor Matthews Office Equipment Bliss Variety BOOSTERS Strieter Motor Co. Schlegel Drug Stores Harbor Road Anchorage Walcott Trust Savings Bank Dr. L J. Ahmann AUTOGRAPHS 194 H. J. Garage Koopmann Bros. Dr. V. H. McMeans D.M.D. Drs. Hurevitz, Motto and Larson Bottled Gas Corporation C. L. MOONEY PLUMBING and HEATING. INC. • REPAIR • INDUSTRIAL SERVICE CONTRACTS • RESIDENTIAL • AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTS • APPLIANCES • COMMERCIAL • SHEET METAL CONTRACTS WORK DIAL 5-0258 1315 STATE STREET BETTENDORF. IOWA ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Blackhawk staff wishes to acknowledge the time and effort spent on the publication of this book by the following firms and individuals: Bawden Brothers Inc. Free Studio Burch Photographic Studio Pilcher’s Portrait Salon Burchett Studio Inc. Pope Studio Carstensen Studio Jean Sardou Studio Warner-Medlin Studios Wagners Printers, and especially to Ted Nelson and Frank Tank whose free advice in their off duty hours was more valuable than the)' know. Harry Boll, the old reliable, whose photographic work adorns over 75% of this book, and adorns it well. Mr. Roger Berry, principal, Mr. Don Hempstead, assistant principal, and Richard Bentley and H. H. Wubben, faculty advisors. And to Miss Soehren, dean of students, and secretaries, Mrs. Eva Moeller, Miss Donna Peterson and Miss Marlene Chalupa, all four whose patience may have been sorely tried by innumerable quests and requests, and by other demands upon their time, but who never showed that it had. 195 drawing by ffanel oJlebbins