Custer High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Custer, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1954 volume:

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Willie taught us to respect The faculty in school The times we'd like to cuss 'em out He made such a fuss about That we'd obey the Golden Rule. As time went on, we found We were glad to shake his hand, He was right and we were wrong Our teachers here are really grand! Then, of course, there's friction Among classes, there's bound to be, But Willie opened up our eyes And pointed our how really nice It was to go along in harmony. Give and take is what he used To keep our comradeship alive And in turn the under classmen Could pass it on in fifty-five. Willie was most active in athletics And sportsmanship was his ideal, In the Deadwood game he took a stroll And our team lost it's self-control, Until he joined us on the field. He was proud as he could be When we chalked up a win When we 'd lose, he taught us how To take it with a grin. In dramatics, poor Willie was a wreck While we read and acted every story, We knew we'd have to do it With Willie there to cue it, We came out in blazing glory. Willie always made the honor roll, He was our leading man, He was the spark in Camera, Pep And Glee Clubs: He even led the band. All good things must end some day 'Tis true, we Seniors find, When the lilacs bloom this spring And school bells cease to ring We'll have to leave our Will behind. We'll leave him with the undergrads To help them get their start, He's given us our greatest boost We 've given him our heart. IW ad cha We, the Seniors of 1954, dedicate this annual to Mr. Roland Johnson. He has been a faithful helper and friend to us during the past four years. His direction of the dramatics department has helped to bring about the effective production of many successful plays. Our sincere thanks to you. 7aZZea,!6awz'ewt4 Szfcwlewte. . . fftdfetdca. . . 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ROGER PRICE MELVIN GIBBS ASSiSI8HI COHCU University of Nebraska Sioux Falls College Government University of South Dakota Economics Biology History 11 General SCiCflCC Student Congress Advisor Physical Education Iunior Sponsor ROLAND IOHNSON University of Wyoming Yankton College Dramatics Declamation English 10 Speech American Literature Thespian Advisor Senior Sponsor WAYNE SHUCK University of Califomia University of Wyoming Gila Junior College Band Pep Band Chorus Operetta KATHRYN GRUENWALDT Peru State Normal University of Wyoming University of Nebraska State College, Fort Collins, Home Economics 1 and 11 History 10 Home Economics Club Junior Sponsor Colo. BURYL PECK Augustana College Sioux Falls College University of Minnesota English 9 English 12 History 10 Social Studies Freshman Sponsor 'N-1' no 5 ,il- if 5-f ar-4' S F 3 97 il ii it. i---011- C' 89401 - W A I E 1 SE, ,. L vi I. tg i LQ- fl V fl If ., Happy-go-lucky and lots of Afun, a very good friend of ww E Uifimd DEAN DAVIDSON 'Just glance his way once in a while and you're sure to see his easy-coming smile. Senior President: Football 3, 4: One Acts' 3, 4: Basket- ball 4: Junior Play 3: Thespian 3, 4: Senior Attendant 4: Physical Education 1, 2: Student Congress 3,4: Student Govemment Day 3. DARRELL SPILDE everyone. Senior Vice President: Band 1-4: Mixed Chorus 1-4: Boys' Quartet 2-4: Declamation 3: Annual Staff 4: Physical Education 1-4: Pep Band 2-4: Glee Club 1- 4: Band Treasurer 4: Band Vice President 3: Glee Club Vice President 3: One Acts 3-4: Junior Play 3: Operetta 1-4: Thespian 3-4: Football 1: Intramural 2. MARSHALL CHASE Some say he 's bashful - but, oh - we can all make mistakes. Senior Secretary-Treasurer: Physical Education 1-4: I Glee Club 2-4: Operetta 2-4: King Attendant 3: Mixed Chorus 2-4: Student Govemment Day 3: Boys' Quartet 3-4: Annual Assistant Editor 4. i no embed ' -slr LEROY AMAN 'The Quiet Man-just let me sleep. Physical Education 1, 2. SUE BLACK An alert mind and a cute smile are two ood 8 ways to hold a man. Glee Club 1-43 Chorus 1-43 Band 2-43 A11- State Band 33 Girls' State 33 Attendant 13 Pep Band 2-43 Operetta 1-43 One Acts 3-43 Thespian 3, 43 Pep Club 1-43 Keyette Club 3,45 Annual Staff 4. As B a ... x 3 , 2 ,323 at -Qi! I af-sfwifgky 4 35314 I ... 1 4 QE- t1,af'f'tk1 3 LEE HAMILTON The world's no better if you worry, life's no longer if you1hurry. Junior Play 33 One Acts 33 Football 1-43 Physical Education 1, 23 Thespian 3, 43 Track 1-4. EILEEN FISCHER Hope for the best, expect the worst, and take what comes. Glee Club 1-43 Chorus 2'4: Pep Club 3,42 Keyette Club 43 Declamation 2'4Q Thespians 3,42 One Acts 33 Operetta .2-43 Physical Ed- ucation 1'4f Attendant 33 Queen 43, Junior Play 33 GAA 4. DON FREELAND Studynever hurt anyone--not even me. Band 1'4: Glee Club 1-43 Chorus 1-43 Attendant 23 President 33 Amrual Staff 43 Pep Band 2-43 Student Director 43 One Acts 3'4: Junior Play3 Operetta 1-43 Thespian 3, 4g Camera Club 2-4. PATRICIA STILES What's the use of living if you can't enjoy yourself? Band 1-43 Chorus 1'41 Glee Club 1'4Q Camera Club 2'4Q Keyette Club 43 GAA 43 Operetta 1-43 Junior Play 33 Physical Educa- tion 1-43 Annual Staff 43 Thespians 3, 43 One Acts 4. I I WA RREN EISENBRA UN It pays to advertise. Football 3'4: Basketball 3-43 Track 13 Junior Play 33 One Acts 3-43 Government Day 2-43 C Club 3-43 Mixed Chorus 1-43 Operetta 1- 4- Declamation 2-43 Declamation Award 43 Thespian 3-43'Quartet 2-4. BETTE VENTLING 'Enjoy life 'ere 'tis fled, when you die, you're a long time dead. Annual Staff 4g Understudy 13 Glee Club 13 Pep Club 1-43 Physical Education 1-23 Camera Club 33 Junior Play 33 Music Festival 1. 3 IM '- DALE HOLBACK Men of few words are the best men. Basketball 1-43 Football 43 Glee Club 1: Vice President 23 Chorus 13 Track 1'2Q Senior Attendant 43 C Club 2-43 Operetta 1. SHARLENE PLOOSTER A pretty face and a ready smile. Government Day 33 Pep Club 43 Glee Club 33 Keyette Club 4g Attendant 43 Transfer, Sioux Falls 1, 2. .2 JG' CHARLES MILLER I dare not smile upon the damsels for fear t'would break too many hearts. Football 3-43 Basketball 3-43 C Club 3'4: Thespian 3-43 Govemment Day 2'4: Dec- lamation 1-33 Band 1'2Q Junior Play 33 One Acts 2-43 Vice President 33 Annual 4: CARMEN GRIFFITHS Where there's fun--that's where I am. Glee Club l-23 Pep Club 2-43 Keyette Club 3'4I Physical Education 1'4i Annual 43 GAA 4. 5 J S BOB KELLEY 'A football man, a basketball man3 last but not least a gentleman. President 13 Football 2'41 Basketball 1'4i C Club 1-43 One Acts 3,42 Junior Play 33 Thes- pians 3,42 Boys' State 33 King 4g Annual Staff 43 Government Day 1-3. BETTY EVANS Why worry? Even the sun has spots on it. Glee Club 13 Pep Club 1'4Q Physical Education 1, 23 Keyette Club 3,41 Junior Play 33 Thespian 3,42 One Acts 3,41 Understudy 23 Festival 1. ,asif JIM KELLEY l'm a little man, you can see it by my size. But a little man can do wonders.if he only half -way tries. Secretary-Treasurer 1'3Q Football 3-43 Basket ball 2'42 C Club 2'4Q One Acts 33 Junior Play 33 Thespians 3-43 Annual Staff 4. PA TRICIA ROSSE The best things come in small packages. Student Congress 33 Girls' State 33 Annual Staff 43 One Acts 3-43 Junior Play 33 Cheer- leader 3-43 Thespian 3-43 Keyette Club 3-43 Pep Club 1'42 Camera Club 33 Glee Club 13 Attendant 4. -If ROY STRAIN I'm on the brink 'of a great career, somebody push me off l Track 23 Manager 3,43 One Acts 33 Junior Play 3g C Club 3,42 Thespian 3,4. JOA NN LACEY No sinner, yet no saint, of course, but when there 's laughter--here 's the source. Physical Education 3, 4g Pep Club 43 Keyette Club 43 Annual Staff 43 Transfer, Sheridan, Wyoming 1, 2. I3 BIl..L BAKER At playing football Bi1l's right there--he plays the game right on the square. Physical Education lg Football 2-4. CLAIRE BOWMAN The gods gave her more than her rightful share, in making her brilliant as well as fair. Band 2g Glee Club 1-4g Chorus 1-4g Accom- panist 3-4, Operetta 1-4g Declamation 1-4g One Acts 3, 4g Thespian 3, 4g Annual Business Manager 4g Keyette Club 3,4g 'DAR Award 4g Pep Club 1-4. RICHARD DUNCAN When love and duty clash, let duty go to smash. Glee Club 1-4g Football 3, 4g Junior Play 3g Thespian 3, 4g Operetta 2-4g One Acts 3,4. PAT TRELOAR She is cheerful and she knows how to pass it along. Camera Club lg Physical Education 1, 2g Junior Play 3g Pep Club 2g Glee Club. 4 n BOB IA MES The devi1's always quiet while he 's planning Attendant 1g Class President 2g Football 1, 2g Basketball 1, 2g Glee Club 1, Operetta lg C' Club 1-4g Physical Education 1, 2. PATRICIA SCOTT Her smile would dim the shining sun and warm a polar bear. Glee Club 1-4g Chorus 1-4g Pep Club 1-4g Junior Play 3g Annual Editor 4g Thespian 3,4g Keyette Club 4g Operetta 1-4g Physical Education 1-4g Annual Staff 3. 'Wi IAMES MORGAN His brown eyes show friendship. Football 1, 2, Track 2, Physical Education 3, 4. n BEVERLY FERRIS She 's neither a bookworm nor a social hound, but a real swell girl to have around. Mixed Chorus 2-4, Physical Education 1-4, Declamation 1, 9, Pep Club 1-4, Thespian 4, Keyette Club 3, 4, Twirler 1-2, Head Twirler 3,4, Junior Play 3, One Acts 4. u ulw- . fun lf 6 BOB HENDRICKSON Happy am I, from care I'm freel Why aren't they all contented like me? Football 1, 2, Track 1, 2, Glee Club 1, 2, Operetta 1, 2, One Acts 3, Annual staff 3,4, Physical Education 1, 3. HELEN MAHNKE Modest, unassuming, but with a love for mischief and fun. Glee Club 1, Keyette Club 3, 4, Library 2-4, Junior Play 3, Thespian 3, 4, One Acts 3,4, Annual Staff 4, Physical Education 2. I5 CHARLES KENT He has common sense in an uncommon way. Transfer, Lenora, Kansas. MARY CAMPBELL 'The best of life is conversation. Student Govemment 3, Camera Club 3, Annual Staff 4, Librarian 3, 4, Music Festival 3,4, Pep Club President 4, Band 3, 4, Dec- lamation 2-4, Glee Club 1, Junior Play 3, Keyette Club 3, 4, Band Vice President 4. RICHARD POWELL Worry never made men great--why should I worry? Glee Club 1: Physical Education 1: Buffalo Gap 2. 3. DORIS HUNT Dark-haired and attractive, still good natured and active. Glee Club 1: Physical Education 3, 4: Pep Club 3,4: Declamation 3: Twirling 2,3,4: Junior Play 3: Music Festival 2, 3. MARVIN HAMMER He's a quiet man--but quite a man. Football 1-4, Basketball 2: Physical Education 1-4: C Club 2-4: Junior Play 3. JOAN ROHM What I think, I say. Glee Club 1-4: Mixed Chorus 1-4: Physical Education 1-4: Twirling 2: Majorette 3, 4: Quartet 4, Trio 4:'Pep Club 1-4: Twirlers 1- 4: Annual Staff 4: Thespian 3, 4: Operetta 1-4: Junior Play 3: One Acts 4. I6 WAYNE SAUER I'm just sitting here-- -thinking. Glee Club 1, 2: Physical Education 1: Music Festival 1. JOYCE MORGAN The longer you know her, the better you'll like her. Declamation 1-4: Keyette Club 3, 4: Junior Play 3: Thespian 3, 4: Physical Education 1- 4: One Acts 4. e I l JACK KNUST l'm God 's gift to women--so the girls think. fin- Football 4, Intramural Basketball 1. C7 EILEEN WILKINSON fffpr J Always mischievous, always gay, she.'ll cut up most any old day. Keyette Club 4, Pep Club 1, 2, Physical Education 1-4. GORDON SEVERYN Four years of this is long enough for anyone. Declamation 3, Track 3, C Club 1, One Acts 1-4, Camera Club 2, Physical Educa- tion 4, Thespian 3,4. Q ' 4 ILENE PHILLIPS I'm quiet, I'm studious, but still fun. Physical Education 2-4, Glee Club 1, 2, Key- ette Club 3, Thespian 3, 4, Junior Play 3, Student Congress 4, Girls' State Alternate, Annual staff 1, Secretary-Treasurer 2, One Acts 4. JERRY GANDY Though I am not naturally silent, I am so, sometimes, by chance. ed Chorus, Band 1, 2, One Acts 3, Glee Club vu., 1-4, Quartet 1-4, Declamation 1, Octet 2, 3. SHIRLEY WILLIAMSON Her brain contains ten thousand cells, and in each one pure mischief dwells. Queen's Attendants 2, Glee Club 1, Keyette Club 4, Annual Staff 4. Physical Education 1-3, B Squad 1-3, Mix- endow THERESA LOMBARDO She is graceful and so neat, from the top of her head to her tiny feet. Glee Club 1-4: Mixed Chorus 2-4: Music Festival 2-4: Physical Education 1-4: Operetta 2: Junior Play 3: Pep Club 3,45 Declamation 2, 4: Thespian 3, 4: Keyette Club 4. JUDY KNUTSON 'Good nature is worth more than knowledge and more than money. Renton, Washington 1, 2: Custer 3, 4. NELLIE BOHLKEN One who does her work well. Band 1-4: Pep Band 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2: Keyette Club 3, 4, GAA 4: Physical Education 2-4g Student Congress 4: Annual Staff 4. Class Sponsors: Supt. M.E. Lindsey Melvin Gibbs Class Flower: Rose Class Colors: Silver and Rose Class Motto: We build the ladder by ,8 which we climb. SHIRLEY JENSEN Loving makes the heart grow kind, the mind grow soft, the eyes grow blind. Glee Club 1-4g Mixed Chorus 1-4g Band 1-3 Keyette Club 4: Physical Education 1-4: Pep Club 1: Declamation 13 Operetta 1-4. ZELL NEFF Quietness bespeaketh the lady. Physical Education 1-45 Glee Club 1, 2g Key- ette Club 3, 4: Student Congress 4. .lk .l A 4- ' Ours., Wh EH- gf 11 .f ,.,1q Q fx- E 6 Q rj AQ, Q '-3 H1 , 'A 1 ' ' -3 4 V I' x H I' ,, ' I i 1 'S I4 H' NK? u nj i , ' 3 A ' , fn- ,W-LW Q5 JFS , X me Y, :rn , , 15 Q IH 3' ,ani ill. ne x x li. K t , + L '2i' W l 1 'J 4 I. a L.. P , 1 1 Q Q 4 f--,----T--v , . I w I q 5 44, -W . f. 1, rx MJ, 's 4' s q 3 I '1 , U x 1 1 , . LX .vn.. . - I A , , V - . 1 , VJ , ' YW Q 'V S 1 . ' a an Ng. 1. Q KJ : ' '- mine Wd! We, the seniors of 1954, being fifty separate persons, in a clear mind and sound body, so as to not offend anyones person or character in the years to come and for a just means of enjoyment in the future, do hereby revoke and make any previous wills or promises void and do make these following statements our last will and testament for the sole purpose of furthering education. We, the Seniors as a group, leave to the teachers all our books, pencils, and paper for future reference. To the Juniors we leave our reputation as a class' of super mentality, to the Sophomores we leave our unceasing desire to learn, and to the Freshmen we leave our sincere wishes that they too may some- day graduate from this great institution of learning. I, LeRoy Amen, leave--I haven't got a girl, or a car, l haven't got anything--well, I guess I won't leave anything. I, Nellie Bolken, leave my ability of writing notes without being caught to Bev Baldwin. I, Sue Black, leavy my boy, Rockie to Patty Kent hoping that Patty will take the chance while she's got it. I, Claire Bowman, leave two thingsg my job as pianist to Margie Stoll and my large vocabulary to Doug Rosse--Hint! Hint! I, Mary Campbell, leave my honor of belonging to the Cassanova, Love 'Em and Leave 'Em Campbell family to--maybe l'l1 keep that. I, Bill Baker, leave my fame as a rugged football player to Dave Kern, hoping Sims will make the most of it. l, Marshall Chase, leave my friendly and pleasing disposition to Sherry Summy. I, Dean Davidson, leavy my scholastic ability in Law class ,to Jim Brophy. I, Dick Duncan, leave my position as tackle on the football squad to Dick Larson. l, Warren Eisenbraun, leave my dramatic and oratative ability to Norman Newburg. I, Betty Evans, leave my attractive hair style to Marlene Bowman or does she already have it? I, Beverly Ferris, leave my tall structure to Joan Hart. I, Eileen Fischer, leave my 4 o'clock dates to Buzz Stiles and Bonnie O'Connell. I, Don Freeland, leave my sound DE-ffects to Fred Kirk, just for fun. I, Jerry Gandy, leave my lovey-dovey attitude for women to Ray Strain. I, Carmen Griffiths, leave my easy-coming smile and gobbs of laughter to the down- hearted lovers of future C. H. S. I, Lee Hamilton, leave my theme song, Cigarettes and Whiskey to Butch Parris. I, Marvin Hammer, leave my honesty in Law Class to Jim Gibson. I, Bob Hendrickson, leave my artistic ability to Johnny Schultz. I, Dale Holbach, leave my late or early moming dates to Everret Morsett. I, Doris Hunt, leave my ily-boy dates to shy Patty Moye. I, Shirley Jensen, leave my ability to hook a man and keep him to Karen Reese. I, Bob James, leave my womanless days in C. H. S. to Malcolm Campbell, they only get you into trouble. I, Bob Kelley, leave my ability to keep from going steady to Dave Coe, oops it didn't do any good. I, Jim Kelley, leave my ability to get a steady girl and keep her to Glenn Fischer. I, Charley Kent, leave my ability to always be prepared for my classes to Duane Stoller. l, Jack Knust, leave my false tooth to Jerry Spargar. I, Judy Knusrson, leave my typing speed to Sam Madson. I, Jo Amr Lacey, leave my good grades in Secretarial to Connie Lackey. I,gTheresa Lombardo, leave my cute figure to Jodene Nelson. l, Helen Mahnke, leave my job as head librarian to anyone who enjoys to type out library cards. I, Chuck Miller, leave my unknown abilities to anyone that can discover them. I, Jim Morgan, leave my quiet and meek manners to Beverly Carroll. I, Joycelyn Morgan, leave my ability to read poetry to Janice Baker. I, Zell Neff, leave my ability to attend school every school day to Larry Harley. I, Ilene Philips, leave my ever eagemess to help others to Dotty Coe. I, Sharlene Plooster, leave my ability to be heard and not seen to Ethel Parsons who is always seen and not heard. I, Richard Powell, leave my title as champion pool-player to anyone capable of annex- ing it. I, Joan Rohm, leave my art of talking back to the teachers to anyone else who has the nerve to try it. I, Patty Rosse, leave my pleasing personality to Patty Parris. I, Wayne Sauer, leave my gum-chewing technique to Beverly Wainwright. I, Patty Scott, leave my repeatedly good report cards to John Jensen. I, Gorden Severyn, leave my title as C. H. S, Best Iokester to Dennis Price. I, Darrell Spilde, leave my girl and car to anyone with enough finances to keep them both going. I, Patty Stiles, leave my trombone and the second chair to Karen Kelley. I, Roy Strain, leave my receding hair line to Bob Johnson. I, Pat Treloar, leave my roaring night life to Jeanette Raver. I, Bette Ventling, leave my friendly acquaintance with the police force to Harold Kuepp I, Eileen Wilkinson, leave my free rides to school from Pringle to Cora Boggs. I, Shirley Williamson, leave my ability to get along with Eileen Wilkinson to Darlene Jokumsen. eadafz ?fza It is the year 1974. Great changes have taken place in the last 20 years. Following World War III, the world has been divided into several provinces which are govemed much the same as the United States used to be. At the head of this government is the first woman President, Sharlene Plooster. What used to be the U.S. is divided vertically into three provinces, the capitals of which are New York City, Hollywood, and Custer. On this particular day, a convention is being held in Custer by the World Spaceways Incorporated. The purpose of this meeting is to establish a route to and from the centralized school, so that students living as far away as Texas and Canada can be transported more quickly. The program for today, drawn up by Miss Betty Evans, Pres- ident of the Provincial Knitting and Crocheting Club, includes a speech by that brilliant orator, Wayne Sauer, a premiere of the latest 4-D musical Triple Treat, starring that famous Can Can Dancer Nellie Bohlken, and a super-speedy trip around the world in the latest supersonic jet rocket. Food has been provided by Kelley's of Manhattan, which is run by Pat and Jim Kelley, with some help from their 3 sets of twins. Our Emcees for the program are Bill Baker and Jim Morgan, the greatest comedy team since Martin and Lewis. After the speech and movie are enjoyed by all, the food is rushed in, piping hot in a new invention, a de-materializer, which was perfected by a prominent scientist, Bob James. Now we are ready to go, and all board the space rocket which is to fly us through space. Mrs. Wes Hunt, the former Shirley Williamson, and her husband are operating the ship, and looking after the comfort of all aboard. At last all is in readiness, there is a deafen- ing roar, and we are off. Our first stop is in Tiajuana, Mexico, where we find Zell Neff and Judy Knutson dancing in one of the night clubs there. We hear from them about two other Custer graduates of '54, Pat Stiles, Miss Universe of 1960, who, despite her great beauty still hasn't caught a man, and Darrell Spilde, who has become a professional beauty contest judge, much to wifey Marilyn's dismay. P Next we hop to Tokyo, where Helen Mahnke has turned geisha and is playing the lead in Madame Butterfly. We also see Dick Duncan and Eileen Wilkinson, who have a business of designing hats for the threeheaded Jupiterians. Landing next in China, we find Marshall Chase has made a fortune smugglif J opium out of the country. Upon the high mountains of Tibet, we come upon Bob Kelley, who has become a lama, or high chief. He tells us here of the sad plight of two of the 1954 graduates of Custer High, Don Freeland and JoAnn Lacey. It seems they were brave enough to volunteer to man the first space ship to Mars. It has been 10 years now, and from latest reports they are still up there. The scientists carelessly forgot one little detail in their planning: Getting back once you get there. We also hear that Charley Kent is head of a thriving business in Australia making bathtub plug chains. Then we go to Siberia, where Jerry Gandy and Pat Treloar are nmning the prison camp there. Jerry does his bit by singing tricky little runes to keep tim prisoners happy in the salt mines. While we are up north, we drop in on Roy Strain in Alaska, where he is head of the Boy Birdwatcher's and Pencil Sharpener's Society. We are also informed that Claire Bowman is doing research on Mongolian idiots in Mongolia, as a preparation for her psychology degree. Next we go on to India, where we run into an old pal on a street comer in Bombay. Who should it be but Warren Eisenbraun, who has a little tin cup, out of which he sells bubble gum, peanuts, and pencils. He tells us all he knows about all our old class- mates. Shirley Jensen it seems is entertaining space troops on Venus, where her husband Don is stationed. Mary Campbell and Marvin Hammer are cleaning up and selling used spark plugs to the penguins at the South Pole. Now we go to Africa. On our way, we go over Saudi Arabia, where Dale Holbach is raising camels. Down in the Belgian Congo we find Patty and Francis Rosse selling shoe polish and long underware to the natives. Jack Knust and Bob Hendrickson are tree experts in the Sahara Desert. We also hear that Joyce Morgan and Leroy Aman are hunting wild game there. It seems that Ioan Rohm and her husband are still flying around in jets. She is one of the few of those who are willing to live in the past. Then we wing up across the Strait of Gibralter to Madrid Spain, where Doris Hunt is giving her last performance as lady bullfighter. She tells us of Dick Powell and Lee Hamilton who are designing supersonic space clothes for the girls in Europe. Over to France, where we find Ilene Phillips in the toast of gay Paree, after appearing in several musicals. Then to Switzerland, where we find more friends. Bette Ventling has enter- ed a Convent there, after becoming disgusted with men. She tells us that Chuck and Carmen Miller are operating a space station and carrying on experiments in farming. The atmosphere is also perfect for raising kids. Eileen Fischer is developing control panels for rockets, complete with knobs and buzzers. Sue Black is concentrating on making knots for knotty pine paneling, a very specialized occupation. We make our last stop at Greenland, where Dean Davidson is head of the medical department. Beverly Ferris is his head nurse. Aniving home after a hard but exciting day, all are convinced the space travel to and from school is a good thing. -se . 4' ' x Q9 I mx 'fe f -J' f '54 f I ' J The Junior Class officers are as follows: President William Petrikg Vice President, Alfred Raverp Sec- S igK retary, Jack Naugleg Treasurer, Emest Knight. SS 1 D 'J Ls I wx ,, R af 4. 45 ff- ' . I V .' ig' . I mrfgp W' fA', N? is A we F 1 J- I Jam r , if 5 Q.. ., if ' ':- H -I' 43' J R I f y,,,l , Q .A aj, - 2 I A MES BROPHY LARRY SAVILLE ERNEST KNIGHT GERALD SPARGUR BEVERLY CARROLL WILLIAM PETRIK JOY BERLIN KNO Picturej SAM MADSEN PATRICIA KENT BOB BUFFINGTON LYLA SMITH DARLENE IOKUMSEN GAIL ACHENBACK IIM GIBSON HELEN SCHENK CONNIE LACKEY ALFRED RAVER IEAN SHULL IOHN IENSEN WILMA PRESTON BOB LINDE RITA QUICK BETTY PERRIS ARLENE SVOBODA fNo Picturej I' 6' ing' The Junior Class sponsors are Miss Gruenwaldt and Mr. Price. They have assisted us in sponsoring dances, helping with mag- azine sales to raise money to sponsor the Prom and Banquet, and other Junior projects. The Junior play this year was Prob1em Father a comedy in three acts. Annual representative was Ioan Hart. JOAN HART fNo Picturey A FLORENCE MCKENNA 4, g 6 ,, A- J - .J .a DELORES MARTY 17 ' Q? MICKEY MADDOX - LaVONNE VITTETOE I 1 I' X., 'iff JACK NAUGLE '7? i MMBHQXQS - -4 IVV. 'f PATTY GATES A, I' DOUGLAS ROssE + ' .vs .1 DARR1s COOPER -leg! ' 'J if-.asf tb SHIRLEY LA NDIS H f' 57 I Vg f , I, MARY EIDE MARY JANE BLIGHT LANDY STINNETT JANICE BAKER MELVIN LARSON I lk? ' E . Q f Al Er: J f ,ns ffl.. I BONNIE HYDE 1 45, '92, ROBERT LANE it yyxf T47 A -1' -cf' DELMER BROWN A . fT, V y .1 g ,- a- ,gaj ,fly Q ' 3, 1 , if S- ' W in A It . CORA BOGGS p DAVID LINDE .0 -7 6-'P PEARL BEYERSDORE ng, 9 T CURTIS sC1-:ENUM L4 25 V' it I 'I B '1z, z. - Q 3' 4,44 f Top row: Dick Brady, Julene Baker, David Coe, Christine Blackbird, Glen Fischer, Marlene Bowman. Bottom row: Albert Greenacre, Ruth Burg, Ronald Harrison, Marilyn Cowles, Jack James, Colleen Davidson. President, David Coe: Vice President, Richard Youngg Secretary-Treasurer, Harold Keupp. 0 Homecoming Attendants: Maurice Folson, Donna Landis. Annual Staff: James Moye. Sponsors: Mr. Sims, Mr. Haley. Top row: David Kem, Shirley Doll, Harrold Keupp, Josephine Duncan, Fred Kirk, Yvonne Elfstrom. Bottom row: John Kirk, Sharon Ellerton, William Marty, Kay Gallimore, Everett Morsette, Donna Landis. fx in ry K ' gf I1 . gf, :rr I-ff I f - I -9 I Q 'L' an r ,J is B J .4 V in cf' A Y ' .' 1 ns lx J k ,f ' 141 if ' X A52 JJ r - J , Top row: James Moye, Marlene Morris, Norman Newburg, Jodene Nelson, Jack O'Connor Kathleen Stetson. Bottom row: James Parsons, Janice Straton, Jerry Roseberry, Sherry Summy, Don Shultz, John Shultz. Not Pictured: Maurice Foslon, Donald Lytle, Stanford Salway, Jewel Ann Braun. Sa we Sophomores were well represented in basketball, football, band, glee clubs, mixed chorus, declamation, and track. The Sophomores had a Spring dance in the middle of March. Top row: Floyd Stiles, Ilene Taggart, Duane Stoller, Ray Strain, Loretta Underhill, Leonard Wood. Bottom row: Beverly Wainwright, Richard Young, Joy Zoucha, Leo Jacobson, Elroy Kaul. X? b b lv, A'lt . J kwa Y 5' L ' If lf If J ir I , I-pq? K2 7 If t 1-.f J Chester Aman Allen Annis Yvonne Archer Barbara Baker Beverly Baldwin Lyle Bothel Dennis Casey Dorothy Chase Dorothy Coe Lavonne Edwards Virginia Emery David Fryburger Delores Geiman Bruce Grummons Larry Harley Ronald Hughes I V... P F lf., ' of is fx N - 4 Av: A V 4 qs. W VV K I W :ls , . ' .45 2 X it , A J, fl, xy' N af' ' , 9 af as iff C f K X Q We Q an Bob Johnson Delores Jokumson Karen Kelley Phyllis Kendall Darlene Kuepp Calvin Kramer Diana Krause Marvin Lackey Dick Larson Glenn McC1aren Jerry Maddox Janice Mahnke Sonja Martin Leland Melchert I h M dd o n o e 28 1 T5 75 , J -3 X -45 V :ia 7-7 J' ' ,az ' ff-7 lf X I 9 'S ffni 'A .,5g tf? f 1.3 2 , ,c,, 5 'T fa U ' fulii, .1 7' fin :gb J, 1 Jerry Schilling Marjorie Stoll Gene Spargur Milton Stratton Violet Swartz Marilyn Test Bill Washburn Bob Washbum Paige Wright Bonnie Wright Richard Wyatt Malcolm Campbell Joanne Aske Marclet Zimiga Not Pictured: Harold Judd Glenda Rice 29 fa' I9 . Y , ,fv. A, ., Way-, rf .5 J rs, QE: a . 9 QP qi A , uv fl 9 1,95 -,Q 4,1 1 ,J 3 J' ,,., ,af RJ lid s lg! If Louise Morsett Pattie Moye Clara Neff Bonnie O'Connel1 Harry Parris Patricia Parris Ethel Parsons Lavonne Phillips Dennis Price Jeanette Raver Judy Redbear Jackie Reedy Karen Reese Arlett Rice Arthur Sanders Nancy Schennum 1:32 , il J , If 1 2- ,Q-v-Vw . Ni an 11 Y nf. 5 - w. 5 sl it 5 . M gg Ji A li K 1 tx! M I C K is Q nr 'fi gf, gr N . .J S 3 5 Q K gn. nn Miles M , KILSJI 3.1-I 4, QQ, -lf 4- , X x 7 -sfLl Q...-..-I-in .i,,...-f-- -i...,...? C-I1-I1 f-fzfzezczd 5 1 . is I S wk 1 ,Q 2 . ' S K, v ff Ki SMH rw. 3 - s ,, . IGH? vg- QQ NyfE!:3H? s f ' A fi 1. f '- 'Q 9053.551 UQ? Back N22 21 X! I t-JT 'YA1 N, sv 5 gag? , f .,, QPTVTQQT 7vi fate rt fl' 5 ixm Q 43.3 v-rv, N M, -1QH- Sac? f -24.- s 5' Q ...Mg ,. - m LCE ii aWWaun . I ,J .. -L - R4 FT 1 Q, S5310 W, ., ,P-A.. Custer Larsonl Tackle N .U ifeavfish 28 Tswcmsila 7 tu?gis '25 ' 1 I-Aw Eff? 'w-cj, M5 v, K . Belle Fourche 7 SU3QiP f '93 Q5 I1 Y 'Stix J. xgzfm I W 3201 F' ,.:1:.f33m: , 30.931 x x, 5 X R5 i .lx 5 K A - I ' , , Y i 4 , ? :-- F X Sixw M .w ff. nm: CN V-S11 S, , from N.. .. .. My .L Euard lf L qv . -.3 2.- --fi. 'w - KF? 1,4 w 2 XM! Q x3 N Hp F 'Y fx '14gwV2qf K' 9- x . 1. 4 I I 79- 5 x. L f 1 1 , fell' f f Y v 1' .M 45' , X 4 Xxx fig N- -v -- rw ,-5.1 .I .3 Lu it. Qfiolfmib The Custer Wildcats started off what seemed to be a comparatively good football season this year, by first attending camp for one week at Forrest Park. It really seemed as though the team was one of the best when they took their first game over Spearfish's rugged Spartans 26-6. But when the season finally came to an end, the Wildcats had an even record of four wins and four losses. The retuming lettermen to the team this year were: M. Hammer, B. Baker, L. Hamilton, C. Miller, D. Duncan, D. Davidson, B. Kelley, J. Kelley, W. Eisenbraun, and M. Folson. All of the foregoing also lettered this year, plus the following: C. Schennum, J' Gibson, J. Knust, J. Spargar, I. Roseberry, A. Sanders, B. Rice, and D. Holback. Honorary Co-Captains this season, elected by the team, were Dean Davidson and Bob Kelley. Roy Strain was student manager. At the bonfire the crowning of the King and Queen was the climax of the evening. They were crowned by two of their Senior Attendants: Patty Rosse and Dale Holback, The ceremony took place on the Wildcat Day Floatg which was made by the Pep Club. Riding on the float with the King and Queen were their Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman attendants, also there were two crown bearers: Roy Dean Darrow and Cindy Haley. Wildcat Day ended with a dance Friday night at which the King and Queen received their gifts. The stage and gym was decorated by the Pep Club. Wildcat Day is sponsored by the Pep Club. Wildcat Day started Thursday night with a torch march which ended up at a bonfire where the pep rally was held. Friday night was the Homecoming game with Lead which ended 12-30 with Custer as victor. The band performed at the half and the Queen rode on the float with her attendants ofzaacufiaa mf ' King Queen BOB KELLEY EILEEN FISCHER SENIOR ATTENDANTS: Dale Holback, Patty Rosse, Sharlene Plooster, Dean Davidson JUNIOR ATTENDANTS: Jim Gibson, Patty Gates. SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS: Morris Folson, Donna Landis. FRESHMAN ATTENDANTS: Diana Krause, Dick Wyatt. GIFT BEARERS: Linda Ferris, Roy Dean Darrow, Mildred Moye, Bobby Moye. 'Z-4 S Front row: Coach Sims, I. Kelley, C. Miller, R. Powell. I. James, M. Folson, R. Strain. Back row: D. Coe, Stanford Salway, B. Kelley, D. Davidson. With the sectional tournament at Rapid City and two conference games left, the Wildcats have won eleven games and lost nine. They are tied for third in the Black Hills Conference. Zfweetfalf The Wildcats started the season with five Iettermen: Charles Miller, Bob Kelley, Jim Kelley, and Dale Holback, Seniors, and Tiny Folson, Sophomore. Those receiving letters were Dean Davidson, Seniorg David Coe, Sophomore: Jack James, Sophomoreg and-Stanford Salway, Sophomoreg who transferred mid-season from Pine Ridge. Fell 6- .-J Front row: D. Rosse, G. Fischer, P. Wright, B. Petrick, J. Roseberry, H. Kuepp, J. O'Conner, A. Sanders, Coach Price. Back row: M. Campbell, J. Spargur, D. Larson, D. Linde, J. Gibson, I. Naugle. Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer STURGIS TOURNEY Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer Custer SECTIONAL TOURNEY Custer Custer i X x Newcastle Newcastle Edgemont Provo Sturgis STURGIS TOURNEY Lead Belle Fourche Rapid City Edgemont Lead Spearfish Hot Springs Deadwood Belle Fourche Provo Sturgis Lead Rapid City Hot Springs Spearfish Belle Fourche Deadwood SECTIONAL TOURNEY Hot Springs First row, left to right: Jim Kelley, Charles Miller, Warren Eisenbraun, Bob Kelley, Dean Davidson, Morris Folsom. Second row: Curtis Schennum, Roy Strain, Jack Knust, Bob James, Dick Duncan, Coach Sims. Third row: Lee Hamilton, Jerry Spargur, Marvin Hammer, Jim Gibson, Gordon Severyn, Jerry Roseberry. Not Pictured: Dale Holback, Jack James, Dave Coe. 6 ZW C Club is an honorary organization of letter winners in athletic events. Return ing lettermen are: Gordon Severyn, Jim Gibson, Marvin Hammer, Lee Hamil- ton, Dick Duncan, Bob James, Roy Strain, Morris Folson, Dean Davidson, Bob Kelley, Warren Eisenbraun, Charles Miller, Jim Kelley and Dale Holback. Those earning letters this year are: Curtis Schennum, Jack Knust, Jerry Spargur, Jerry Roseberry, Dave Coe, Jack James. ........4 BLUES REDS BLAC KS HYEQIIHJ1 VH7Y15li',f Standing: J. Spargur, M. Standing: L. Hamilton, D., Standing: D. Rosse, L. Campbell, N. Newberg. Larson. Kneeling: J. Stinnett. Kneeling: B. Kneeling: G. Fischer. D, Maddox, J. Roseberry, G. Stiles, A. Ennis. Cooper. 7 McC1aren. Intramural basketball started Saturday, January 23, in the High School Gym. Intramural is for boys who are not qualified for the A team, but who want to play basketball. These six teams pictured were picked out by Mr. Sims. Each team plays all the other teams. The winning team this year was the CUBS , with four wins and one loss. The following boys participated, but were not pictured: L. Woods, Bob Washbum, D. Duncan, Zimega H. Judd, D. Casey, M. Larson, Bill Washbum, W. Eisenbraun, B. Parris, B. Baker, and R. Hughes. DODGERS CUBS CATS sl-dw - Standing: A. Greenacre, Standing: B. Buffington, Standing: A. Sanders, I. M. Hammer, M. Lacke. D. Linde, J. Schultz. Naugle, I. Knust. Kneel- Kneelingt I. O'Connor. Kneeling: F. Kirk, G. ing: R. Strain, H. Keupp. P. Wright. Spargur, B. Petrik. 4I Mr. Price is the instructor for both girls' and boys' physical education The girls take part in softball, volleyball, tumbling, basketball and calisthenics. During the basketball season, the girls are divided into teams and toumaments are held. All freshmen and sophomore girls are required to participate. Seniors receive GAA letters for attending four years. FWZ Boys who do not go out for football or who are not on the first ten in basketball are required to take first or second semesters of physical education respectively. Their sports include: volleyball, basketball, judo, tumbling, and baseball. Both boys and girls receive a non-solid credit for four years of participation. h 3,3 Duzmd! Top row: Warren Eisenbraun, Jim Moye, Pat Kent, Claire Bowman, Mr. Johnson. Middle row: Eileen Fischer, Jewell Braun, Joyce Morgan, Sue Black. WARREN EISENBRA UN Ora tory Winner Marilyn Cowles, Patty Gates, Io Duncan. Front row: Clara Neff, Nancy Shennum, Joan Hart, Mary Campbell, Dorothy Coe, Marjorie Stoll, Sherrilyn Summy. Local District Regional JOYCE MORGAN PATTY KENT MARY CAMPBELL poetry Humorous Drama tic Local Winner Local Winner Local Winner First row: Patty Rosse, Betty Evans, Joyce Morgan, Helen Mahnke, Sue Black, Theresa Lombardo. Second row: Patty Scott, Claire Bowman, Beverly Ferris, Pat Stiles, Joan Rohm, Ilene Phillips, Eileen Fischer. Third row: Jim Kelley, Chuck Miller, Warren Eisenbraun, Roy Strain, Darrell Spilde, Don Freeland. Fourth row: Gorden Severyn, Bob Kelley, Dick Duncan, Lee Hamilton, Dean Davidson, Mr. Johnson, Sponsor. The Thespian Society is a national organization of high school students who have taken part in dramatics. ln order to become a member one must have eamed at least ten dramatic points. Initiation, followed by a formal dance, is held in the spring. Officers of the Thespian group for the school year of 1953 and 1954 are: - President ----- - - Bob Kelley Vice President- - - ---- Roy Strain Secretary-Treasurer - - - - Eileen Fischer QUIET PLEASE Jeff - 'Charles Miller Judd - -Dean Davidson Mattie - -Helen Mahnke Rev. Andrews - -Gordon Severyn Jess ica - -Patricia Rosse J os ie - -Joyce Morgan Catherine--Claire Bowman Two brothers who have not spoken to each other for years renew their relationship after Catherine stays overnight with them. The last few scenes prove to be very interesting. Mrs. Stephenson who overhears a telephone conversation by at two murderers is terribly upset. She is continually bothered by her telephone ringing and the operators are so unconcerned that her condition becomes worse. Hearing someone down- stairs, she creates a very good effect on the audience in the e end. SORRY, WRONG NUMBER Mrs. Stephenson--Patricia Scott Operators--loan Rohm, Sue Black, Betty Evans, Ilene Phillips, Beverly Ferris, Patricia Stiles. First Man--Bob Lane Second Man--Dick Duncan Information--Patricia Stiles Hosp. Receptionist--Eileen Fischer Western Union--Dean Davidson Sergeant Duffy--Robert Kelley Lunchroom Attendant--James -..a..., ,ff ists 1 aff .,t.,., is ff' mf w+sMwe THE HITCH-HIKER 1 braun Mrs. Adarns--Helen Mahnke Hitch-Hiker--Jim Kelley Gas Station Attendant--Gordon Severyn Road Stand Owner--Roy Strain Owner's Wife--Pat Stiles Girl Hitch-Hiker--loan Rohm Operators--Pat Rosse, Betty Evans, Sue Black Mrs. Whitney--Ilene Phillips Ronald Adams--Warren Eisen- ,Q Ronald Adams, an average motorist. sets out to drive from Brooklyn to Califomia. Early in his trip he begins to encounter a strange and unexplainable hitch-hiker. His efforts to explain, then avoid, and finally destroy the constantly appearing figure along the highway carry him through several episodes and many states, until the adventure finally ends in an amazing and terrifying climax in New Mexico. On the night of dress rehearsal six boys decide that it is time to teach Horace, the assistant coach, a badly needed lesson. After Horace corrects Spike ten times, Spike hits him. It's just like hitting a bowl of mushl , says Spike. DRESS REVERSAL Don- -Charles Miller George - -Warren Eisenbra un Bus - -Don Freeland Spike - -Lee Hamilton Chuck - 'James Kelley Ches - -Gordon Severyn Coach- -Robert Kelley Horace - -Roy Strain Ted--Dick Duncan Fred Thorpe ----- Dr. Henry Van Owen- - Landy Stinnett - - Delmer Brown Mrs. Emestine Powers ------ Ioan Hart Miss Velma Tuthill- - - Mrs. Snellgrove- - - Mrs. Witherspoon- - - Miss Witherspoon- - Mrs. Walkup- - - Mrs. Klink- - - - Wilma Preston - - Patty Gates - Beverly Carroll - - - Janice Baker - - - - Mary Eide Florence McKenna Mrs. Musselwhite ---- Miss Butterfield ----- - - - - - Betty Parris - - Lyla Smith WW CAST OF CHARACTERS Sheldon Wentworth ------- Robert Lane Emily Wentworth- Ken Wentworth- - Barbara Wentworth Mrs. Bywater- - - - ---- Pa tty Kent - Darris Cooper Mary Jane Blight - ---- Bonnie Hyde George Wentworth- - - - - - David Linde Lum ------- -- -- Lucy Saunders- - Annabelle-' - - Hazel Higgins- - Johnny Powers- - Gail Achenbach - - - Jean Shull - - Delores Marty - - - Joy Benin - - Bill Petrik Sheldon Wentworth is working on a book containing his theories on health, including the natural posture of man, which he believes is on all fours! The rest of the tamily urge him to get a job, but he loses his chance for one with Fred Thorpe after he demonstrated the natural posture in Thorpe's office. The neighbors believe Sheldon is crazy, and the situation is ruining Barbara Wentworth's romance with Johnny Powers, and her friendship with classmates. Finally Barbara and Ken, her brother, take the situation into their own hands and send for She1don's brother, George, who is the only one Sheldon will listen to. At Mrs. Wentworth's tea, when Dt. Van Owen is the honored guest, Sheldon suddenly appears walking on all fours to the constemation of everyone present. After George arrives, however, Sheldon is finally straightened out, given a second chance with Mr. Thorpe, and the family can be proud of him at last. S x LMY hw Zaman-wwem Awww E' First row: K. Stetson, G. Achenbach, M. Stoll, A. Rice, L. Stinnett, D. Spilde. Second row: L. Smith, M. Cowles, N. Bohlken, D. Coe, P. Moye, P. Gates, J. Adams, B. Washbum, J. Duncan, B. Washbum. Third row: R. Burg, J. Baker, M. Campbell, I. Shull. R. Baldwin, S. Landis, D. Casey, R. Lane, D. Freeland, S. Hoffman, B. Baldwin, K. Kelley, P. Stiles, S. Black. Fourth row: I. Moye, A. Harvey, J. Hart, P. Freeland, W. Shuck, Director. The band is composed of 35 members. This group meets every moming, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 till 8:30. The band plays at football and basketball games, and also at the spring and winter concerts. This year they were admitted to the A schools in competition at the festival. A student director, picked by director, Wayne Shuck, was Don Freeland. Many members tried out for All-State Band this year. ...lille-it Ip . ry CLARINETS BASS BARITONE CORNETS N. Bohlken P. Freeland D. Freeland B. Washbum M. Cowles J. Duncan L. Smith DRUMS TROMBONES B. Washbum G. Achenbach I. Moye P. Stiles L. Stinnett K. Stetson J. Hart S. Black D. Spilde R. Burg The pep band is a condensation of the regular band. Members play at all pep meet- ings, and are directed by Don Freeland. - A Q - A A First row: I. Reedy, D. Coe, P. Kendall, M.J. Blight, P. Stiles, S. Ellerton, M. Stoll, C. Neff, M. Test, K. Kelley, P. Gates, A. Rice. Second row: I. Hart, T. Lombardo, M. Cowles, M. Morris, I. Baker, Y. Archer, J. Baker, P. Scott, K. Stetson, S. Black, B. Baldwin, S. Jenson, J. Duncan. Third row: E. Fischer, I. Mahnke, L. Smith, S. Summey, R. Burg, D. Landis, B. Hyde P. Kent, S. Martin, B. Ferris, M. Eide, J. Rohm, Clarie Bowman, Accompanistg Wayne Shuck, Director. Not Pictured: Nancy Schennum and Pearl Beyersdorf. The girls' glee club is directed by Wayne Shuck, It is composed of forty girls, who meet on Mondays and Wednesdays for rehearsals. This organization sings annually at the winter and spring concerts, and the vocal festival. This year, much to the satisfaction of all, Custer's vocal groups were allowed to sing with the A schools. First row: J. O'Connor, B. Washbum, D. Casey, F. Stiles, F. Kirk, R. Strain, L. Harley, W. Petrik, J. Maddox. Second row: B. Washbum, D. Wyatt, J. Roseberry, B. Johnson, N. Newbery, B. Schennum, D. Coe, A. Sanders, R. Lane, L. Stinnett, C. Bowman, Accompanist. Third row: D. Stoller, M. Lackey, 1. Gandy, M. Chase, W. Eisenbraun, J. Moye, D. Freeland, D. Spilde, D. Larson, A. Raver, W. Shuck, Director. The boys' glee club is composed of 32 voices. These boys sing annually at the winter and spring concerts, and vocal festival. They always rank highly, and enjoy themselves very much. A A -. 2 Q A Q 2 7 PA - 1. L Widxed First row: K. Stetson, G. Achenbach, M. Stoll, A. Rice, L. Stinnett, D. Spilde. Second row: L. Smith, M. Cowles, N. Bohlken, D. Coe, P. Moye, P. Gates, I. Adams, B. Washbum, I. Duncan, B. Washbum. Third row: R. Burg, I. Baker: M. Campbell, J. Shull, R. Baldwin, S. Landis, D. Casey, R. Lane, D. Freeland, S. Hoffman, B. Baldwin, K. Kelley, P. Stiles, S. Black. Fourth row: J. Moye, A. Harvey, J. Hart, P. Freeland, W. Shuck. The mixed chorus sings at the winter and spring concerts, the vocal festival, and the Christmas program each year. This year, much to the satisfaction of everyone, our musical groups were allowed to enter into competition with the A schools. Another project of the mixed chorus each year is the operetta. This year the one chosen was 'The Fortune Teller, by Victor Herbert, Claire Bowman is the able accompanist for all tnese projects. CLAIRE BOWMAN, Accompanist For the past two years, Claire has been the accompanist not only for the boys' and girls' glee clubs and mixed chorus, but also for boys' and girls' small singing groups, soloists, and two operettas. All of these activities require a great deal of practice and hard work. Thank you, Claire, we're proud of you! I OA N ROHM I . I-K, 'als ELA INE ELLIOT SHA RON SC HINOST BEVERLY DORIS FERRIS HUNT mbkw cormm BONNIE LACKEY o'coNNoR Tap Dancers Q Ma jore tte GLENN YIS F ERRIS YVONNE KNIGH T 7 66 4 al COLLEEN Head MARY JANE DAVIDSON Cheerleader BLIGHT PA T TY ROSSE E za 2 7 66 cz at PHYLLIS NANCY PAT SHIRLEY IACKIE KENDALL SCHENNUM PARRIS DOLL REEDY -pw CHEERLEADERS: Colleen Davidson, Pat Rosse, Mary Jane Blight. First row: Arlett Lee Rice, Bonnie O'Connell, Pat Paris, Patty Moye, Eileen Fischer, Theresa Lombardo, Betty Evans, Jo Ann Lacey, Shirley Doll, Marlene Bowman, Mary Campbell, Shirley Landis, Sue Black, Karen Reese, Janice Baker, Nellie Bohlken. Second row: Nancy Schennam, Beverly Baldwin, Karen Kelley, Doris Hunt, Gail Achenback, Marilyn Cowles, Patty Gates, Marlene Morris, Jewel Braun, Patty Scott, Phyllis Kendall, Jackey Reedy, Dotty Coe, Jeanette Raver, Florence McKenna. Third row: Diana Krause, Lyla Smith, Beverly Ferris, Claire Bowman, Marjorie Stoll, Kathleen Stetson, Ruth Burg, Donna Landis, Patty Kent, Mary Eide, Betty Paris, Joan Rohm, Carman Griffiths, Betty Ventling, Patty Stiles. PEP CLUB OFFICERS Mary Campbell- - -------------- ---- Pr esident Jo Ann Lacey- - - - - Vice President Karen Kelley- - - ---- Secretary Eileen Fischer- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Treasurer The Pep Club, under the sponsorship of Miss Dierking, began soon after school started in September. After the election of officers the Club set about to plan for Homecoming activities which the Club sponsors. The Club earned money for the Wildcat Day Celebration by selling football pins and candy at the games. After football was over, and basketball started, Mrs. Smaha took over as our new sponsor New suits were made for the Cheerleaders. The suits were made by Patty Rosse the head cheerleader. We then set about to earn money to pay for the suits. We plan to have a tea before the closing of the school year. 0 ---I 1-I Florence McKenna - - Sherry Summy Patty Gates - - Jewel Braun - - Jean Shull Joan Hart - - Helen Mahnke - - Mary Campbell Mm The librarians were under the supervision of Mrs. Smaha with Helen Mahnke acting as head librarian for the year 1953-54. The duty of the librarians, who work for one hour each day, is to take telephone messages, check books in and out, shelve books, and help students to find material for speeches and assignments. Front row: Joan Hart, Nellie Bolken, Theresa Lombardo, Jo Ann Lacey, Patty Rosse, Betty Evans, Betty Trenham, Mary Campbell, Shirley Landis, Loretta Pullins. Second row: Helen Mahnke, Jean Shull, LaVonne Vittetoe, Helen Schenk, Janice Baker, Betty Parris, Mary Jane Blight, Patty Gates, Joyce Morgan, Zell Neff, Sue Black. Third row: Arlene Svododa, Ilene Phillips, Lyla Smith, Shirley Jensen, Shirley William- son, Eileen Fischer, Reta Quick, Cora Boggs, Darlene Jokumson, Gail Achenback, Florence McKenna. Fourth row: Patty Scott, Patty Stiles, Beverly Ferris, Bonnie Hyde, Connie Lackey, Carmen Griffiths, Bette Ventling, Mary Eide, Patty Kent, Claire Bowman, Wilma Preston. The Keyette Club was organized and sponsored by the BGLPW Club. It is made up of Junior and Senior girls interested in learning more about different vocational work. Speak- ers from various walks of life tell of their work at the meetings. On February twenty-second the Keyette Club sponsored a tea for the members of the BGLPW. Entertainment was provided by Keyette Club members. Officers elected for this year are President, Sue Blackg Vice President, Bonnie Hyde: Secretary-Treasurer, Eileen Fischer: and Reporter, Patty Gates. OFFICERS President ----- ----- - - - Pat Stiles Vice President ----- - - - DQR Fregland Secretary-Treasurer - - - - Karen Kelley 4 6 6 The members of the Camera Club are: David Coe, Dottie Coe, Beverly Baldwin Patty Moye, Nancy Schennum, Bonnie O'Connell, Jackie Reedy, Patty Parris, Sue Black, Bob Lane, Bob Johnson, Bob Washburn, Bill Washbum, Pat Stiles, Don Freeland, and Karen Kelley. sx y D446 zoom Qagfzeoa Each year Lead plays host to the Representa- tives and Senators of the Student Congress. These student representatives meet to discuss and pass suggested bills, policies, and im- provements which are forwarded to the state or national governments. The past several years policies have been recommended to the U-N- Claire Bowman, Charles Miller. Warren Eisenbraun, Dean Davidson, Bob Lane, Mr. Gibbs, Nellie Bohlken, Zell Neff, Ilene Each student representative is placed on a Phillips' Sue Black' Pat Stiles' committee. These committees discuss bills which come under their supervision. These bills are then introduced into the two houses spontaneously for general discussion. No bill is recommended to the State, Nation, or the U.N unless passed by both houses. The main purpose of the Student Congress is to familiarize the students with Congressional Procedure and the problems arising from it. It has thus far succeeded very well and we hope it continues to do so in the future. www ..u The above picture shows Mr. Nixon presenting the key of the school car to Mr. Price, who is a driving instructor. Mr. Lindsey is watching the procedure. The drivers training classes under the instruction of Mr. Lindsey, began the first of the year. The first part of the year is devoted to the study of highway signs and traffic signals. Everyone has a chance to drive the car at least once during the year. 59 g 1-fanned! Stuff Back row: Mr. Peck, Carmen Griffiths, Dick Duncan, Iim Kelley, Darrell Spilde, Don Freeland, Marshall Chase, Dean Davidson, Dick Larson. Middle row: Charles Miller, Ioan Rohm, Jo Anne Lacey, Bette Ventling, llene Phillips, Joyce Morgan, Helen Mahnke, Bob Kelley. Front row: loan Hart, Patricia Stiles, Sue Black, Patricia Rosse, Claire Bowman, Mary Campbell, Nellie Bohlken, Patricia Scott. Not Pictured: Jim Moye. Representatives Editor --------- Patty Scott Freshman -------- D. Larson Assistant Editor: Typist- -Marshall Sophomore- - ' ' 'L Moye Chase Junior ---- - - J. Hart Business Manager -Claire Bowman The large membership of the Annual Staff this year is due to the fact that all persons worked together instead of forcing a few members to shoulder all of the responsi- bility. The editor wishes to express her thanks to all those who co-operated with her so faithfully to make this annual possible. 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