Falls City High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Falls City, NE)

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Senior Class History “OH, WE LOVE THE HALLS OF IVY THAT SURROUND US HERE TODAY AND, WE WILL NOT FORGET THO’ WE BE FAR, FAR AWAY. “So dear to our hearts, that September day” — when the patter of the timid feet of our Freshman class was heard, faintly echoing: down the halls of Falls City High. We were guided in our first feeble attempts by the capable leadership of our Class Sponsors: Miss Graves and Mr. Thompson. With their help we chose our Class Officers: President, Jim Dougherty; Vice-president, Patricia Stabler; Secretary-treasurer, Patsy Noll; and Student activities committeemen, Richard Jenkins and Ralph Nelson. Each one of us put his best foot forward, participating in at least one of the extra-curricular activities. Over one-fourth of the class made the Honor Roll. Patricia Johnson was a Majorette; Gary Peck was an F. F. A. officer; Gary Tudor lettered in track. Those taking part in the District Music Contest at Auburn were: Shirley Apel, Betty Bentley, Jim Chaffee, Joyce Dean, Mary Lou Dykes, Georgia Franke, Marjorie Hahn, Betsy Hartman, Patricia Johnson, Betty Joy, Dick Spaulding, Patricia Stalder, and Sheila Yoder. “Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It’s off to work we go” — dashing madly from first floor to Biology Lab, etc. However, we managed to keep a good percentage on the Honor Roll and to participate in Extra-Currie Activities. At a meeting called by our class sponsors, we elected our new officers: President, Sheila Yoder; Vice-president, Shirley Apel; Secretary-treasurer, Kay Shouse; and Committeemen, Roger Kiekhaefer and Gale Pickard, to see us through our Sophomore year. Enthusiasm ran high as we started “plugging” for coveted spots. Some were lucky enough to prove their abilities. George Purcell and Sheila Yoder took over vacancies on the Cheerleading Squad, and with most of the class behind them, they let the contestants know that we were with them. Rex Bartley became our first football Ietterman. Les Groff and Bill Sorensen broke the ice on the basketball team and headed our list of stars. Gary Tudor pulled through with his second track award, and Gary Wiar, his first. Patricia Stalder and Sheila Yoder became our first G. A. A. officers. A glance back at the Band department shows that we were coming into our own with two Majorettes, Patricia Johnson and Rosalie Spahr; one Band Officer, Betsy Hartman; and a representative to State Music Clinic, Betty Joy. In addition to those attending District Music Contest our Freshman year, were: Doris Constantine, June Kirkendall, Lois Kirkendall, Adrienne McMillen, Patsy Noll, Darline Remmers, Lawanda Ruegge, Carole Sander, Paul Schatz, Janis Scholz, Rosalie Spahr and Merlyn Winsor. We were especially proud of Shirley Apel, Neal Bachman, Betty Bentley, Vernal Brocker, Barbara Gilliland, Patricia Johnson, Betty Joy, Robert Lewis, Patsy Noll, Gary Peck, Lawanda Ruegge, Marilyn Slagle, Patricia Stalder, Merlyn Winsor and Sheila Yoder, who made the Honor Roll. “It’s wonderful,” — the fun and fame we had our Junior year. Class sponsors: Miss Jorn, Miss Sheehan, Miss Huston and Mr. Hoeger, called a meeting for the election of officers. Taking over these duties were: Jack Hixson, President; Jim Dougherty, Vice-president; Pat Stalder, Secretary-treasurer; and Rex Bartley, Mary Dykes and Gail Ruegge, Activity committee members. This year half of the band executive board were Juniors: Betsy Hartman, Betty Joy, Dick Spaulding and Patricia Stalder. Patsy Noll joined Sheila Yoder in the Cheerleading ranks. They were also our representatives to the State Music Clinic in the fall. This year Rex Bartley was a second year letter-man in football, Leslie Groff, Jack Hixson, Robert Lewis, Paul Rieger and Henry Schwartz earned their first’s and Gail Ruegge was Student Manager. On December 5, the Junior Class presented the comedy, “It’s Papa Who Pays.” Members of the cast were: Betty Bentley, Rex Bartley, Jim Dougherty, Jack Hixson, Roger Kiekhaefer, Robert Lewis, Betty Joy, Patsy Noll, JoAnn Scheitel, Gary Tudor, Merlyn Winsor and Patricia Stalder. Behind the scenes were Marna Curnes, Mary Lou Dykes, Patricia Johnson, Adrienne McMillen, Alice Richmond, Rosalie Spahr and Dick Spaulding. The play was directed by Mr. John Korslund. Almost everyone in the class participated in the Cornhusker County Government elections. Taking over the official duties in the Court House were: Neal Bachman, Rex Bartley, Jim Chaffee, Mary Lou Dykes, Jim Dougherty, Barbara Gilliland, Patricia Johnson, Adrienne McMillen, Paul Schatz, Kay Shouse, Rosalie Spahr, Patricia Stalder, Gary Tudor and Sheila Yoder. Gail Ruegge was elected Secretary of the F. F. A. The Junior members of the Dozenettes were: Mary Lou Dykes, Patsy Noll, Rosalie Spahr, Patricia Stalder and Sheila Yoder. Also representing us in the vocal department was the Boys’ Quartet, composed of Jim Chaffee, Leslie Groff, Ralph Nelson and Paul Schatz. The list of the participants in District Music Contest grew with the addition of Ruth Bachman, Kenneth Bippes, Barbara Crofford, Fayerene Brown, Norma Lee

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GARY WIAR Academic 1-2-3-4, Honor Roll I; Orange and Block Staff 4; Student Art Com 4, Chorus 4; T Letter 2-3; Phys. Ed. 1-2-3; FB Letter 4. If I just had o car! BARBARA WING Commercial 1-2-3-4, Home Econ. 1 -2-3; Chorus 1 -2-3-4; Glee Club 3; Operetta 2-3; G.A.A. Awards 3; Phys. Ed. 1-2-3-4. Roger. SHEILA YODER Commercial 1 -2-3-4, Class Pres. 2; Honor Roll I-2-3-4; Orange and Black Staff 4; Student Act. Com. 4; Cheer Leader 2-3-4; Dist. Music Contest I-2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Operetta 1-2-3-4, G.A.A. Awards 3-4, Jr.-Sr. Banquet Com. 3; Phys. Ed. 1 -2-3-4; State Music Clime 3-4; Co. Gov't 3; Beatrice Music Clinic 3-4; G.A. A. Officer 2-4; Business Manager for Class Play 3. I'm last again. CHARLES WILLIAMS Academic 1 -2-3-4; Jr.-Sr. Bonquet Com. 2; Phys. Ed. I -2-3. Little man around town. MERLYN WINSOR Academic 1 -2-3-4; Home Econ. 4; Honor Roll 3; Dist. Music Contest 2-3; Chorus 2-3-4; Glee Club 2-3; Class Plays 3; Jr -Sr. Banquet Com. 3; Phys. Ed. 1; Peru Music Contest 4 What will you have? SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Front row (left to right: Gary Wiar, John Hixson, Neal Bachman Back row: Patricia Johnson, Robert Lewis, Sheila Yoder.

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Godemann, Leslie Groff, JoAnn Scheitel and Barbara Wing. Contestants in the District Speech Contest were: Betty Bentley, Jim Chaffee, Jim Doughterty, Jack Hixson, Robert Lewis, and Betty Joy. Joyce Dean and Patricia Stabler also took part in the speech program. Basketball season brought letters to Jim Belleau, Leslie Groff, Bill Sorensen and Gary Tudor. Henry Schwartz was the Student Manager. There were five fellows who lettered in track our Junior year: Leslie Groff, Robert Lewis, Richard McMillen, Gary Tudor, and Gary Wiar. Bob thrilled us by winning a medal at the Meet at Lincoln for his discus. Of course, the highlight of our year was our Junior-Senior Banquet held in the Prichard Auditorium on May 1. The theme for this “Loveliest Night of the Year was “An Evening in Paris.” Jack Hixson, class president, gave the toast; Patsy Noll acted as EMCEE. From here we drifted on into another vacation. “We’re Sitting on Top of the World” — now as Uppers-uppers. There was no limit to what we could do with all our talent. Our class sponsors were: Mr. and Mrs. Cummins, Mr. Jones, Mr. Person and Mr. Symp-son. Robert Lewis was elected President; Patricia Johnson, Vice-president; Jack Hixson, Secretary-treasurer; and Neal Bachman, Gary Wiar and Sheila Yoder, Activity committeemen. Our ORANGE AND BLACK staff consisted of: Editor, Jack Hixson, Business Manager, Sheila Yoder; Assistant Business Manager, Patricia Stabler; Author of the Will, Patsy Noll; Historian, Patricia Johnson; Prophet, Betty Joy; Sales Promoter, Leslie Groff; G. A. A., Kay Shouse; Music, Marilyn Slagle and Rosalie Spahr; Photographer, Gary Wiar; Sports Writer, Gary Tudor; Academic, Vernal Brocker; and Typists, Shirley Apel, Adrienne McMillen and Janis Scholz. The Senior Class of 1954 chose Kay Shouse to be Miss Falls City at the Halloween Festival at Hiawatha, Kansas. For the first time in years, all of the Cheerleaders were chosen from the same class — our class. They were Mary Lou Dykes, Patsy Noll, Kay Shouse, Patricia Stabler, and Sheila Yoder. Rex Bartley earned his third football letter; Leslie Groff, Jack Hixson, Robert Lewis, Paul Rieger, and Henry Schwartz, their second; and Richard Jenkins and Gary Wiar, their first. Our girls, too, were active in sports. Our G. A. A. officers were Patricia Stabler, Sheila Yoder, Kay Shouse, Adrienne McMillen, May Lou Dykes, and Patricia Johnson. First or second state awards were earned by the officers and Beverly Clark, Mama Curnes, Georgia Franke, Barbara Gilliland, Betty Joy, June Kirkendall, Vivian Mellvain, Patsy Noll, Ramet-ta Ramsey, Alice Richmond, Lawanda Ruegge, JoAnn Scheitel, Janis Scholz, Marilyn Slagle, and Barbara Wing. In the music departments many of our fellow classmates took part in various vocal and instrumental groups, and in the clinics and festivals and programs held for them. Jim Chaffee, Leslie Groff, Betty Joy, Patsy Noll, Paul Schatz, Patricia Stalder, and Sheila Yoder were the seniors who attended the State Music Clinic. This year Patricia Johnson and Lawanda Ruegge became members of the Dozenettes. Janis Scholz and Marilyn Slagle capably divided the vocal accompanist’s duties. First year participants in the District Music Contest were Alice Richmond, Jack Hixson, Roger Kiek-haefer, Richard McMillen, and Gary Wiar. The speech department brought other talent to the surface. Besides Betty Joy, JoAnn Scheitel, Patricia Stalder, and LeRoy Stayton, who took part in the District Speech Contest; Betty Bentley, Jack Hixson, Patricia Johnson, and Robert Lewis participated in the local event. Again basketball brought the spotlight to our class when Jim Belleau, Leslie Groff, Roger Kiekhaefer, Bill Sorenson, and Gary Tudor lettered. Many of the Senior boys received track letters this Spring. The blue carnation became our official flower; Navy and sliver, our colors; and “Today we follow, tomorrow we lead,” our motto. On April 30, the Senior Class Play, “I Love Lucy,” was presented under the direction of Mrs. Nutter. Those who helped with the production were Joyce Dean, Georgia Franke, Leslie Groff,, Betsy Hartman, Richard Jenkins, Patricia Johnson, Betty Joy, Roger Kiekhaefer, Richard McMillen, Patsy Noll, Gale Pickard, Lawanda Ruegge, Paul Schatz, Janis Scholz, Patricia Stalder, LeRoy Stayton, Merlyn Win-sor, and Sheila Yoder. We were the honored guests of the Junior Class at the Banquet, held on May 1, at the Prichard Auditorium. Our Prexy, Robert Lewis, gave the response. Class Day exercises were on May 13th. Baccalaureate services were held on May 23rd. The most memorable night of the year was Commencement, on the 27th of May. This was to be the last time that we, as a class, would enter the Auditorium of our Alma Mater. After returning for our last report cards, we each started on our separate ways, hoping that we would all meet again on the Stairway to the Stars. Patricia Johnson Historian, Class of ’54