Marcus High School - Eaglet Yearbook (Marcus, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1955 volume:

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',,4: J., ' A T1 p ' f - - ,-' M -' ,aw 4...,i,,., .4 ' 1 ' - A' JL V , Annual 5' aff Editor Ardys Delchmann Assistant Editor Janice Gates Business Manager Wes Steffen Assistant Manav r Wes Geringer Yearbook Sales Manager Jimmie Lage Assistant Sales Manaver - Romer Briggs Art Editor Carol Malker Soorts Editor Bernlta Ebert Social Editor Natalie Bork Layout Vat Ureparatlon Suoervisor Janis Seggerman Sponsored by Nelson Hatchery Advertising Sales Manager ------ Ronnie Schmlllen X, HAROLD L HIPPLE The annusl this year 1 dedicated to the most familiar person ln our school Gr Harold L Hlpple has served our school for many years as our his- toryteacherand friend we sincerely hope that this dedication will express our appreci- ation for his work and effort Sponsored by W W Bass 8 sons cp , i 5 rw 5 Q CM cb Q .QW QIIVUM mn I fe x q V 4 . . 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CURTIS RISK MBS IVER JOHNSON Commercial Home Economics Peru State Biology Teachers College General Science University of Nebraska ROGER HALL HARRY HELGASON Band Coach Vocal Music Mathematics NSW England Iowa State Conservatory of Music Teachers College Sponsored By Community Co op 011 Company Q- ig, S Y sk., ,R JAkICE GATES UTho ln more than one thing she ie handy and neat On a basketball floo she lehard to beatu Glee Club Mixed Chorus Baton Twi ler Eaaaetb ll Class Plays Secretary Treasurer Paper R Annual NATTY BORK HMan has his will, but woman has her way.N Glee Club Mixed Chorus Baton Twirler Majorette Basketball Cheerleader Queen Attendant Class Plays Paper 8 Annual 1-2- 1-2- 2- 3 3 3 M 1-2- 3- 3 D l H M BONNIE SCHMILLEN ROGER BRIJGS 'womatterwhattheeubject be I can alwaysfind room o die 5 ee Glee Club Mixed Chorus Football Basketball Vice President Class Plavs K1ng'a Attendant Paoer Q Annual U Page Sponsors NPutyour sorrowand cares on the shelf, For I come toschool toenjoy myselfn Glee Club 1 Mixed Chorus l-2 Football - Basketball 2 Sec eta y Trersuz Cl s Plave K1ng's Attendant Paper Q Annual Dorr's Dairy Fitzgerald Insurance Azency Ph 316 3 M V . 1- -3-U - , F ' r -' 1 1er 1 as t 3-M , ' . , 1 . U I - Y .. fx - 1-2 r l-2 .', a 1-2-3-D M 3-U - 2 U - f' S' J t ' afr .N . l-2-3 g I l-2-3 U . f Ll ':,, z11 ' l A - - A Y 2 , 3- U WESIEY STEFFLA UTnere1s surelysome hard work in me because none of it ever came out U Football Besketball President Class Plays K1ng's Attendant Paoer 8 A nual CAROL WALKER A lot of splendid virtue in a girl 'ot forward not backw1rd,justhuman Glee Club Mixed Chorus Band Seytet Basketb ll Class Qleys Queen Attend t Vice President Secretary Treasurer Paper Q Annual l JIMMY LAGE HAn innocentfacebut you never can tell ' Football Basketball Vice President Class Plays Paper R Annual JANIS SEGGERMAN W Quiet and pleasing never extreme A kindly and modest friend U Glee Club 2 Mixed Chorus Queen Vice President Class Plays Paper 3 Annual Sponsored by Evan's Clothing Store 8 A 3-M . 3-L+ M 3-U ' 3 . Y- Lg, f A n q ' 1-2-3-U Q- 1-2-3-1+ 1-2-3 3 , U , H 1-2-3-H 4 .' Cheerleader 3 I .. 3-Q , n 2 - 2 - M M F if 3-,4 A , 1-2-3-M - 3 3-4 M 1- -3 l-2-3 b - 1 . 3-U U BERNITA EBLRT WSome thlnktheworld was m de for fun and frolic and so do I ' Glee Cl1b Wlxed Chorus Bend Girls Sewtet Basketball Cheerleader President Class Plays Paper dc Annual Ur MJLJLJLJLJ DJ ARDYS DEICHMANN UA charming girl in all her ways,Forshe believes that ne tness pays Glee Club Mixed Chorus Girls Sextet Woodwind Trio Band Basketball Cheerleader Queen Attendant Class Plays Sec etary Treasurer Paper 8 Arnual WESLEY GERINGEH uFullof fun and mischief tooDo1ng thingshe srould not do Glee Club Mixed Chorus Football Basketball fm President Class Plavs 3 Paper k Annual I J Z DP0HS0P9d by Evan's Implement Co g ll 1-2-3-M 1-2-3-4 2-3-U 3-1+ 1-2-3-U 1-2-3-A 1 3 3-u f - 3 L u O n A 1-2-3 1-2-3 l-2-3-U Q IQ . 3-1+ K ing K .f SH 6 1 1,-2- -L+ .. 1- 2- -L+ 1-2- -u . 2- -u V 1-2- -u 2 2 -U SENIOR First How Bernita Ebert, Janis Seggerman, Natalie Bork, Ardys Delchmann, Carol Walker, Janice Gates Second Row Wesley Geringer, Jimmie Lage, Wesley Steffen, Ronald Schmlllen, Roger Briggs, Mr Ask Wesley Steffen President Carol walker Secretary Treasurer Sponsored By Baumann's Home Bakery S S l ROg6P Briggs ------- Vice-President Class Histor August 31 1951 the year was started with 15 Wdear little green horns During the course of the yearwe lost nonnie white, Ronald Miller, but gained Carol Larson Of course, initiation was the first big event for us when initiation was over, neither freshmen nor sophomores were allowed any more class partl s the first semester At the beginning of the year we were quite shy, but it dldn't last long, we soon learned the bolder traits of our upperclassmen More gray hair for our beloved faculty' The sophomore yearwedropped Marylyn wetter, Dorothy Barlow, and Carol Larson This left us the 'all important thirteen H I march we lost Joe Means to Le Mars we remember this yearforall the partiesand get togethersuwehad Ourfacesbecame recognized 1nmanyS1oux City cafes nach trip produced a different place to eat Our sophomore year taught us all that w could have fun in high school without destroying anything or bothering anyone else we were used as an example to the uppe olassmen as well as to the underclassmen, for we had learned that th secretfofgoln far and I E we went into our Junior year as nthe big eleven W six girls and five boys This year many of the Juniors had their first dr1ver's license, an acquisition which promoted jolly times Our first happy occasionwasdecoratlng our floatforhomecomlng, next, clad in blue Jeans and white sweat shirts with Marcus Eagles on them, we went to Sioux City to the wrestling matches we were notlcedby the management and were announcedover'the loud speaker Later we went to the Green Gables for lunch Here we will always be remembered who could forget us? November brought our class play, 'Adam s Evening After nearly every rehearsal, four nights a week, we gathered in Lage's, had lunch, and gave Herman more gray hair After this we all jumped ln one car and terrorized the natives Next came our plans for the Junior senior Prom The entire group was permitted to go to Sioux City to pick out the things we needed for it This was the day our boys obtained their white sailor hats Then came the job of decorating for our prom This was really a wonderful time Ne were all very happy with the results of our Mardi Gras theme Seniors, Juniors, and under classmen enjoyed the whole even1ng's entertainment The rest of the year we spent day dreaming about what we w re going to do in the summer, however, away ln the back of our minds were thoughts of semester tests which we knew we could not escape The year was finished with a trip to Lake Okobojl Sponsored by Farmer's Co op Elevator 1 ! 7 . II . - Y - ' . n n - . getting things done is co-operation. 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The year started August 30 with the same eleven enrolled as seniors The first week of school was highlighted by the Marcus Fair Homecoming was scheduled for Oct 15 and all attention was turned to that, it being our last year, we wanted an outstanding celebration Everything moved satisfactorily except that we were unfortunate and lost our game to Kingsley We gave our undivided attention to routine school work until the holiday season arrived and we seniors sponsored a high school Christmas party Everyone enjoyed himself, it seemed that the mistletoe was the center of attract1onfor'the evening Semester tests which required our con centratlon, came up right after Christmas vacation Then we were ableto coast until February whenwe started work on our year book, first under the supervision of Mrs Meehan and later, Mr Blsk This kept us 'on the jump In March we started casting for our senior class play, 'Yours Until Tomorrow', under the direction of Mrs Howard Johnson We are all looking forwardto the banquet and prom, which isto be held in April, andto the most important event in our high school days our graduation In Maywe shall say fare well to the teachers who guldedus with sympathy and understanding through our high school workand.soc1al activities and shall leave the halls of M H S forever to our underclassmen CLASS COLOR Silver A Blue CLASS MOTTO With the rope of the past we'll ring the bells of the future. CLASS FLOWER Blue Carnation Sponsored by Farmer's State Bank ' A 4 'di-' ,l 'I ' X . r V r . X. . 1 I. I ' . . . Sen br P opfzecy 'Time--7:U8 P. M. Me? I'm a doorman. Here I am, standing out in the snow on this cold January 20, 1970. Tonight there is a big banquet here at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago. It's a 15-year's reunion of the class of 1955 of Marcus High School in Marcus, Iowa. It's almost time for the guests to start arrlv --------- Oh, here comes Miss Natalie Bork. I understand she was the residing chairman at the annual convention of the National Lonely Hearts Club of America that was held in New York City last week. ' 'Even1ng, Miss Bork.' Real big shindig, I guess. 'Here comes a 'Dorr's Milk Truck! I'll have to send him around to the service entrance. Why ------ 1t's Wesley Gerlnger. I guess he has to drive that truck around now after all the money he lost on his last deal. He tried to sell milk to the people in France, but for some reason they preferred Mogan-David ' 'Even1ng, Sir ' 4 'This nextcar1s.probab1y thebiggest one I'll seetonight, a Cadillac with acarthis big it justhasto be thatfamousunderstudyofAudrey Meadows on the Jackie Gleason Show, Carol Walker ' 'Even1ng, Ma'am ' Man, that's the biggest tip I've gotten all night ' 'I see poor Janice Gates coming up the street It seems she learned so much when shewasin high school that she decidmitobecome the librarian in the Library of Congress I overheard her say she sees a certain Mr Harold L Hipple every now and then ln the Library ' 'Even1ng, Ma'am 'What in the world is this next thing coming up here? A school bus' Oh,I suppose that's Roger Briggs and his family He's got eight kids now, all named Frances or Francis I understand that they tell them apart by numbers on the backs of their clothes and when they want them all they do is yell 'Francis' and the number 'Good evening, Folks ' 'Just going through the door now is Ardys Deichmann She's the head nuclear physicist at General Electric where she stumbled onto that terrible menace to the whole world, the D Bomb 'Even1ng, Sir That's Wesley Steffen I've read a lot about him in the newspapers It seems he's attempting to build a canal across South America for the United States failure The way I heard 1t,the away from his calculations 'Getting out of that taxi dancers, Bonnie 'wigglehips government, but his efforts are a dismal native girlsweredlstracting his attention over there is one of Arthur Murray's best Schmillen 'H1, Wigglehips He's just it but he doesn't have to any more You remember back in 195k all Gereral returned from the White House, where he taught President Harold L Pipple the mambo on the first nationwide 'Music Appreciation Day ' 'Here comes a car down the street and I know just who it is I can tell 1t's Janis Seggerman driving her Ophenhauser by the sound lt makes 'Even1ng, Ma'am ' She's following in the steps of her grandfather as night cop in Marcus, Iowa She recently had her picture in the paper because she received the Distinguished Service Award forthe arrest of Wes Gerlnger for a three count charge of reckless driving There's thatfamousautomotivedes1gnerJames CMelv1nD Lage just going Motors cars had 'Body by Fischer' printed on them? dell, more Now they say 'Body by Johnson' This looks like the last of the merrymakers coming Ma'am ' That was Bernita Ebert, another famous television quite as big a star as Carol walker yet Her biggest role week when she had her appendix taken out on the 'Med1c,' they don' t any now 'Even1ng, star She ' s not so far was last but we see her every Wednesday and Friday night across the other side of the boxing rlrs 'Say, this has been a good night Nine ten eleven fifty sixty five, eleven sixty five in t'ps! M m m, what a good group!' Page 5Ponsors Fred's Place Gates Decorators, Ph 267 I -0 Q .H I . I . .I I in. I heard he always used to write his name all over so people could see ' 0 , ..... ...... ........ Hass Hill D talle Bork, do hereby will and bequeath my cheerleadirg ability to Janet Miller and my safe driving to Michael Harmon I, Roger Erigbs, do hereby will and bequeath my uncanny gracefulness in football to Robert Meyer I, Ardys Delchmann, do hereby will and bequeath my helrht to annette Dorr soshe can see what's golrg on in the world I wesley Gerlncer, do hereby will and bequeath contrect,w1thlhe Jimmy Lynch Death Dodgers,to Paul Dorr as I have become a safe driver in my old age and all my car squeaks to Paul Johnson is 4 I, Bernita Ebert, Q0 hereby will and bequeath my bility to jitter buo to John Hlpple and my kr ck for writing letters to Joy Johnson I, Janice Gates, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get alon with coach to Larry Holmes ani Danny Wose to be divided between them I, James Lage do hereby will and bequeath my hot little ford to Paul Iayer P S 'lt doesn't run in ditches N I, Carol walker,do hereby wlllandbecueath my long dark hair to Jackie Driggs andnw'A's in deportment to the Junior boys so they can get out of their tests I, Janis Segierman, do hereby will and beoue th my ability to get 10 hours sleep at night to neita I and my Qood grades to ohr Dorr tfqxx A-Q I, Ronald schmlllen, do hereby will and becueatr my ,ipos to Paul Layer so he can be noticed more, and my old dates and left over girlfriends to Gene mall May he have more fun with them thar l did I, Wesley oteffen, do hereby will and bequeath my abllit' to keep in condition for sports to Bernell Vbe t and my skill in basletball to Jin Eeator Paae Sponsors Gay's Barber Shop Grauer TV Name Nickname Famous for wild about Always 1 wants JOGS AmDltiOD lame Niocname Famous for Mild about Always is wants Goes Ambition lame Nlofna ba ous for wild bout Alxays is Jants Goes Ambition Name Nickname Famous for wild about Always 1 want Goes Ambition Name Nickn me Famous for wild awout Alm3yS 1 wants Goes Ambition Sensor Sneak nesley Jales ste lokey or nes 1 nlflg bentene JOOJ A lard wnere tr he bets a cranoe ive south of town Xrdys farle De C mann Ardy Driving around wes eat ar wltbout s,ark, On da es ollebe James Melvin Lage xelvy rlends la y LO no to colle,e Clow Grow whiskers uatalle Ann Bork Natty or Rosle Talking lnO res Ab ent Ronrle steady Marriage Janice Rae Gates ual' rulses Jasketball writing letters A hanpy future To work College Name Nic na e Famous for flld about Always is falnf JOE Ambition J Nicarame F mous for wild about Always s wants .JOBS bltlon a e 1 kname Famous for will about AlJays s wants JOBS A oltlon tae lioln me a ous fo Always ls ants Goes Ambition lame Nickname Famous for wild about Always is wants Goes Ambition Name Nlckn me Famous for wild about Always ls warts Goes Ambition o er uvene Briggs dog otball ability Frances ooflra off Slttlon of lard on moon LO snows or Sunday rlbhts a b crel ernlta Fae bert lta skl,p1nQ scrool Boys tate A man o wersen Q t m us a Carol Jo A n walker Dlusrln Neat LO Co to California To Cnero4ee Colleoe Wesley may Geringer nesy uel1ver1n6 milk fl, auth s tate for school ew milk truck Anyukere Raise sllkwo ms Janis Grace Qeucerman seg or Jan au nlnv studylnb A mar To Sioux City Secretary QOH3ld Eugene schmlller Ron Basketball ability JlFlS llth Qlrls A new Car Fast obrage w1rts off cucu bers Soonsored by Grey's aarage 1 ' 'A f -. rr' , ' fi p, - - - - - A -len Lame - - - - A 5 5 Q . i fr V I , ' - - - - l - - fl , , 'F wh at - Um ,, s, V, - , A , A S - - ' ' 1 - - 1 X' ' - - - - Ct t V - - - - 1 ' A . 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X '- 'Y w SOTHIORES First Row Junior Walker, Doris Stlmmel Lois Johnson, Frances Benedict, Carol Schmitz, Darlene Eldredge, Charlene Carlson, Dick Gettner Second Row Pelvin Schlenger,Donald Gray, Pichael Harmon, Harold Third Row Sharon Fitzgerald, Judy Hagenbucher, Joy Johnson,Judy Ott, Barbara Mouw,Jack1e Br1ggs,L1nda helson,Mrs Howard Johnson Judy Hagenbuoher Secretary Treasurer Frances Benedict President Dick Gettner Vice President Sponsored By Drs Hobson k Haines Chiropractors I l l I 1 Kaiser, John Hlpple, Max Drefke, Larry Holmes. U if A Y LX f Q .,,f-slug 'S - we lj Qi , 6 f x .XX X .' X X X , , ' s Y In X ft ' N ' Q' P M , b .V ' W X - ' i it 'W wif! FBESHMEN First Bow Sharon Lage, Louise Johnson, Sherry Kroll, Beverly Simons, Ila Hewicker, Marilyn Kolb, Linda Stowater, Elaine Juhl, Eva Grauer, Betty Broblek, Judy Anderson Second Row Gerald Woltman, Jerry DeVr1es, Ronald Dorr, Danny Rose, Jerry Welmer, Jimmy Krekow, Bradlee Anderson, Jerry Briggs, Donald Dorr, Ronald Johnson, Paul Christensen, Mrs Meehan Third Row Roger Prunty, Jimmy Beaton, Robert Cave, Tarrls Nielsen, Jack Olson, James Meyer, Orlan Ebert, Eddie Miller, Eugene Saner, David Drefke David Jorgensen Vice President David Drefke Pregldent JGPPY Briggs Secretary Page Sponsors Joe's Texaco Station gggilggrgoegilgg . Donald Dorr- - ----- - - - Treasurer fy-ly lf' '- -. -QY TIVI X 3511 XX K ff fi 'S X fffa .TI R 5? X S.: xl? C X VZ' x'W 'N f-JV X, 9 aff XQRNXQ 7 4 X S s 3 I ,XX 1353 inf i X m J fl S X N., f' V g- 5 gk X X f f X NXff5l'ff5g , , ,f ,I Xql N? ff 4' --' X' f . 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V' ' xi Y If ,x A i X b 115'-X .x I 1 'VL ' j .- 3 5 x XX ix f 4, 1 Q X ' - ui 'Q ,X ' X - X F it 9 A IIEDIC TID -nav 4035- 'sawmill 'The Board of Education of the Independent School District of Marcus, Iowa, proudly presents to the citizens of Marcus and adjoining territory the new Elementary School A sincere effort has been made to create a pleasant environment for an educational provran which will meet the needs of today's boys and girls ' The formal opening began Nlth the 'Visitation of the School ceremonies were opened by the dedicatl n of the flag and flag oole, in behalf of the F I Goodburn Post,Commander Harry Nelson ores nted the flag which was donated by Wendall Grauer in memory of Rov Neild The program was closed by the Marcus High School b nd olavlng the St r Spangled Banner DPDIC TIWN DROFRAM 8 OO P M Howard J W1tzUerald,Supt of Schools,ores1d1n2 Organ Selections Glenn Miller Invocation Rev E J Plummer Presentation of Building Dighton H Smith Acceptance of Building George S Scott Introduction of Sneclal Guests Mark Bancroft Address Dr D O Klme, President, Jestmar College, LeMars, Iowa Thank You bth Grade Boys Closing God Bless America Hier School Chorus Sponsored by Johnson's Hardware sg ag W mu.. .QF , -I K 'ffl' as A - .mv v.. X Bulldlngn from 3200 to 5:60 p.m. on October 22. The afternoon . ,x ' ., A -N J L - J Z Q - X Initiation was held on Seotember 15, 1055 The freshmen girls came to school in the morning wearing their skirts and bloases inside out and with twelve different colored ribbons in their hair The boys more virls blouses and jewelry Whenever a freshman met an unnercl ssman he had to bow and say 'Alah, Alah oh thou rreat soohomore, junior, or senior N The evenlnv initiation began with punishment for tlose freshmen who had been reoorted as not bowinv to an upnerclassman The soohomore class acted as jury and found all freshmen guilty nach freshman had to say a nursery rhyhm to the rest of the high school After that, the regular initiation began The evening ended with lunch served by the sonhomore Page Sponsors Kimber Variety Larry's Lanes Homecomm Homecoming festlvlti s began on Thursday evening, Oct lb, with the Pep Rally, which was held in the gymnasium The crown lnv of the king and qxeen, 'esley Gerlnger and Janis Seggerman was the main event Talks were given by Coach Helgason, Wesley Gerlneer, and two alumni, Delmar Drefke and Mrs Harold Dorr A skit was oresented by the senior class Sponsored by Klingborg Building Supplies . 9 ' Q .J 1 v v . , v ly., ' 4 K, N Mr . . . . . . V . ., ' Q X 2 I' Freshmen Sophomore Friday afternoon, Oct 15 the parade was held on Main Street and the judging of floats took place The freshman float received first place, the sophomores and seniors, 2nd and 3rd place respectively 5- Junlor Senior Th activities were climaxed by the football game on Fri day eveninv vhen th Marcus Eagle's collided with the Kingsley souad The annual Homecoming Dance with Jimmy Sm1th's Orchestra oresldinpz, Nas held in the gym after the game Sponsored by Lage's Cafe . R , ' 9 - . . - . ..- H..-L- I . ig.. ' 1- '-wg-4, . Ja ,A , --...W A V42 . H K . ' 'PG S4 , VM x 0 . .- ,. ' -Y e - A ,, 1 .9 . . V X ' HCINDERELLA COTTAGEU Presented by the Junior Class Marcus High School November 5 at the Marcus High school Gym Abbie Fuller Bobby Fuller Marion Fuller Everitt Fuller Spanky Minuti Jim Griggs Daisy Fairfax Otto Kirschmeier Mr Conkle Laura Montgomery Director CAST Norma Seggerman Paul Mayer Reita Mott Robert Meyer Annette Dorr Paul Dorr Sally Francks Bernell Ebert Paul Johnson Janet Miller Mrs Howard Johnson Page Sponsors Marcus Decorators Marcus Co op Lockers Ph, 268 Offige Patsy Fuller --------- - - Phyllis Cochrane ' 'IIIIIIIIIII so P DFPJ l HE The Music Department presented the Operetta, Gilbert and Sullivan Revue, on wednesday, December 15, ln the high school gym The following students took part Robert Meyer Margaret Brownmiller Jerry weimer Betty Brobleck Orlan Ebert Sharon Lage Richard Gettner Sandra Johnson Eddie Miller Max Drefke James Beaton Verna Brownmiller Bernell Ebert Eva Grauer Ronald Dorr Ila Hewicker Roger Prunty Joy Johnson Tarris Nielsen Sharon Fitzgerald Carol Schmitz Donald Dorr Linda Stowater Bradlee Anderson Karleen Klingborg Phyllis Cochrane David Jorgensen Beverly Simons Page Marcus Grocery Sponsors Marcus Greenhouse 'A Friendly Place to Trade' Judy Anderson Junior Walker VARIETY H0 The junior class, under the direction of Mr Hipple, sponsored a Variety Show Fri day, February 18 1955 Stu dents lnhighschool and grade school participated A large crowd was present and enjoyed the varied entertainment 1' 8 Sponsored by Marcus Lumber 'o u I . - 0 0 v Iiaccalauleate Fommnrement BACCALAUBEATE Sunday, May l5 1955 Processlonal Annette Dorr Invocation Rev J E Jacobsen Vocal Selection Girls Sextet Into the Night' Edwards Scripture Beading Bev J E Jacobsen Vocal Solo Eva Grauer 'Prayer Perfect' Address Bev L George Pimlott Vocal Selection Mixed Quartet 'C lmblng Jacobs Ladder Swift Benedictlon Bev J E Jacobsen Recessional Annette Dorr COMMENCEM NT wednesday, May 18, 1955 Invocation Rev C W Samuelson Oboe Solo Joy Johnson oncertante' Paladllhe Address D D O K e President of westmar College Vocal Selections Mixed Chorus 'If dith All Your Hearts' Mendelssohn 'Dear Land of Home' Sebelius Presentation of Class Principal Leonard Ask Presentation of Diplomas Supt Howard J Fitzgerald Vocal Selection Girls Sextet 'How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings' Samuel Llddle Benedlction Bev C W Samuelson 3 McKernan's Store Mouw's Hardware . 1 , JJ V N ! . 5 . . . . . . . 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WC --- .....................1 ---lm H 'ponsors JUNIOR BAND First Row Sharon Drefke, Ervina Saner, Muriel Johnson, Deana Francks, Una Kay Shefstad, Sharon Nielsen Second Row Mr Hall, Roger Neir, Roberta Neir, Paul Nielsen, Duane Nielsen, Marcia Artz, Darrel Johnson, John Wankum Third Row David Plmlott, Dick Nielsen, Evelyn Drefke, Berdene Shefstad, Doris Peavey, Joyce Walker, Joy Beirman First Row Junior walker,L1nda Nelson,Frances Benedict, Charlene Carlson, Judy Hagenbucher, Susan Nitschke, Bernita Ebert, Marilyn Kolb, Annette Dorr Second Row Paul Johnson, Roger Ne1r,Duane N1e1sen,LuVerne Birch, Donald Dorr, Bernell Ebert,Robert Cave, Ray Drefke, James Beaton Robert Miller, David Drefke, Joy Johnson Mr Hall Third Row Clyve Baade, Berdene Shefstad, Barry Gramer, Loren woltman, Ardys Deichmann, Max Drefke Ronald Dorr, James Neyer Mary Ann Miller, Joyce walker, Jimmy Bllsland, Evelyn Drefke rage Sponsors Nagle's Food Shop Nag1e'5 Apparel SENIOR BAND I A ' BOYS GLLE CLUB First Row Roger Prunty, Eugene Saner, James Meyer, Robert Cave, James Beaton, Jerry Devries, Dick Gettner, Junior walker, Robert Meyer, Paul Christensen second Row Ronald Dorr, Jerry welmer, John Dorr, Orlan Ebert, Max Drefke, Bernell Ebert, Donald Dorr, W vid Drefke, Nr Hall V UIRLS GLEE CLL irst Pow Nargaret Brownmlller, Lois lohnson, Arlene Schmiller, Annette Dorr Second Row Nr hall, Louise Johnson, Barbar houw, Berrlta Ubert, Sharon r1tzgerald,Ardys De1crmanr,Sally Prancas,Verna Erownmiller narleen Blinfborg, Reita hott, 'va Grauer, everly Slmors Third Row Judy Anderson, Carol Schmitz, lla Femicler, Linda Stowater, Judy Ott, Joy Johnson, Marilyn Kolb, laine Juhl, Sharon Lage, Betty BrobleP Registered Jeweler, American Gem Society Niemann Jewelrv U o 7 A 3 W Li Q , , 5 . 1 -1 11 ft ' . J A l Ihyllls Cochrane, Norma Seggerman, Janet Miller, Carol Walker, . ': U . ' a f . - H in . A ' 2 J A f - 2 . . . 'H ' ' 1. . ' 4 1 ' E ' l ' 1 1 4 c, PIHLE TIC If X Q N H JJ J lx., x.. 4 r ' A , XJ 'Q X ff 5' Q Q A-1 xx? 5, A V SU X , XJ x 1-'K Sk Q9 vi, ff ff f V Q x 7 gb ,N X 'jff v A IX J H f W2 :Q W xx, if . F fl Qu., M dab First How Donald Dorr, James Lage, Ronald Schmillen, Wes Steffen Roger Briggs, Wes Geringer, Coach Helgason Second Bow Junior walker,Bobert Meyer, Paul Mayer,Bernell Ebert, Paul Dorr Max Drefke, Larry Holmes Third How Ronald Johnson,Dav1d Drefke, Ronald Dorr,Harold Kaiser Orlan Ebert, James Meyer, Paul Christensen The M Club with the help of Coach Helgason, was reorganized again this year after being dis banded for two years The club started a noon program for the junior high boys and anyone in high school who was not out for basketball Seven basketball teams were organized out of the Junior high and high school and were coached by members of the M Club One game was played every noon after Christmas vacatlonuntil the middle of March Then the top team played a team made up of players out of all the other six teams Sponsored by Olson Implement Co Roger Briggs Historian Jim Lage Secretary treasurer Ron Schmlllen Vice president wes Steffen President Football 2 90 Sanborn 6 26 O U6 C ville Akron O 27 Movllle 0 56 O U7 Kingsley Odebolt O 36 Holstein This year our football team has to its credit spunk and courage rather than scores The team neverquittrying even though the odds seemed stacked high against them In the opinion of the team the game with Movllle was the best played game even though First Row Jimmie Lage, Harold Kaiser, Robert Meyer, Ronald Schmlllen, Wesley Steffen, Roger Briggs, Paul Dorr Second Row Larry Holmes, Ronald Dorr, Bernell Ebert, Wesley Geringer, Paul Mayer, Orlan Ebert, Max Drefke, Mr Helgasor Third Row Jerry De Vries, Ronald Johnson, David Drefke, Donald Dorr,J1mm1e Krekow, Paul Christiansen, Junior Walker, James Meyer Eddie Miller. Sponsored by Peterson Construction k Concrete Products it d1dn't show the best score. lfls' Basketball Kingsley Pierson Peusen Cl ho eg rn ulmby Cleerorn reriuen Dem er Cleg orn Adrelia Herid wuimby Quimby Fairview Meriden W'V'Y1'H'VQr1rv oo M N9 Olmm fizhouuxby Page pon ors Stecxs Grocery and S weed service phone 96 O 'll ,, A ki , I xxx if We i we 223- -as 2 I, I -I 7 22:4 giifasiteiizgg 2332 -235 56-- en--Ml 23? 2 31122 221 .iii . 000 OO VQMQ G' 5 4,4 . , lv yo q X .IN ' i 1 5 'Q jx V l . if 2 ' l I' lrst row Barbara Mouw manager Janice Gates Bernita Lbert Janet Hagenbucher Ardys Delchmann Judy Hagenbucher Linda Nel son Coach Helgason Second Row Mrs Meehan chanerone Sharon Lage Carol Schmitz Carol Walker Sharon Fitzgerald Sally Francks, Karlsen Klinpborg and Darlene Eldreoge The Eaglelets had a very successful season and came through with a record of l2 wins and U losses For the first time in the history of girls' basketball in Marcus the girls' team won the Sectional Tournament Next season the girls' team will lose four seniors Ardys Deichmann Janice Gates Bernlta fbe t and Carol walker Page Sponsors Straub's Store Sand's Seed Service F : ' 1 ' 1 1 w 1 1 1 ' 1 1 'n 1 I' 1 - I , I a Cherokee County Tournament. They hlso took third place in the . . z , Q , - r , Boys Basketball 010 gel y Clegh bee Cl gh Meriden N-nl e 1 e sen Poly YYY' YQ' ON W RMU ,J aaZ1 P ge Soo o .' ' r '- Ei 5 V75 'Qi J 6 20---K1 ---60 UQ 32---P1 ----Q9 35 ---- Me ---- 28 U1--- 5 r-izzgi 531113 1 by ---Ei ,' 23151 nd M d 1ru W, - ----SO 1 'gp I 38 ---- Rem e ---- 33 ' 15 ---- Q 1 by ---- 36 32---herid n----58 , v 37---Mer den ---- 53 37 ---- R m ---- 25 y 5 25--. Name---M7 e V' mm '1 1 Q in W We Q up K A 4 A 4 Q 51 . N v A if L g g Q' P , A re Sa d e Seed Se vice Vlcto y B1111 'e First Row Coach Helgason, Bernell Ebert, Jim Lage, Wes Steffen, Ronald schmillen, Paul Dorr, Roger Briggs Paul Mayer Second Row Ronald Johnson,Ronald Dorr, Jim Krekow,wes Geringer The Boys' Basketball team worked hard this year considering that no one had an exceptionally great amount of experience The season's record was 5 won and 10 lost In the county tournament the boys were beaten by Meriden in the first round but gave good competition all during the game In the sectional tournament Marcus beat Hemsen in the first round Then they were matched with the sharp shooting Marcus Holy Name, and were there by removed from the race Sponsored by Boots Wallin Blacksmith shop , . Orlan Ebert,Robert Meyer, Max Drefke, Larry Holmes,Jun1or Walker: Mx CHEERLEADERS Reita Mott, Natalie Bork, Frances Benedict, Judy Anderson Majorette Natalie Bork Twirlere Betty Broblek Darlene Eldredge Carol Schmitz Sally Francks Flag Carrie s Lois Johnson, Beverly Simone. Sand's Seed Service Page SUOUSOPS Rock Island Lumber Co l C w . 1 v , - Z' UGLM Bags to Riches Naughty Lady of Shady Lane Look Sharp' Feel Sharp! Be Sharp' It's My Lazy Day Be My Lifes Companion Milkman Keen Those Bottles Quiet Ill Ill aw aa! Rami Are My Ears on Straight P11 walk Alone wish I Had a G11-1 Sparrow in the Tree Top Lo Lon Ago Nielsen Electric Page ng' S Ph 311+ Sponsors Nag1e's Chevrolet Eldon Owner f f ' 4 f 4 V -I . tr X M q I -if 41 1 L L L Q L Q g2Qeegj5!3A ' f - ' , ! H ' V' 35 5 L gifs, I . .4., ., 3. , . 5 X , 'S Y , . L ' Q i 'S Air , A . W I l 1 O v I Candidates for All America I got her wi Make Yourself C f 5 1 om or ab e what is in? 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Q7 vcd X ' x I C1751 67 E1 if Q-ef e f NIU A Spo sore 'llcox rroi Dixson s 66 Stft on SVVENTH GRADE First Row Clyve Baade Loren Peckenschnieder, Bobert Miller, Garj Booth, Marlin ueicht, David Kllngborg Second Row Barbara King, Ruth Nilkens, Darlene Miller, Judy Juhl, Judy Dorr, Ruth Umhoefer, Marllee Gates, Sharon Gifford, Mary Ann Filler Third Row Norman Kolb Judy Laws, Francis Polson, Grant Nelson, Vernon Johnson, Jeanne Noodall, Norma Meyer, Lemoyne Peterson, Yiss Inberg Fourtk Pow Darlene Steffen, Betty Prunty, Karen Haahr, Tyrone Rodney Ogren ETJHTH 1 JE First Row Susan Nitzschke, Carolyn Juhl, Delores Eldredge, Bose Miller, Janice Peterson, Barbara Neir, Shirley Thacker Second Row Tom Ray Keith Gates, James Bilsland, Kirk Evans, Harold Seggerman, LuVerne Birch, Loren woltman, Miss Cullen Third Row Michael Treinen, Bradley Mott, Jack Brower, Michael Carey, Jav Stlentjes, Ray Drefke, Clarence Pearson, Larry Strlef Sponsored by Don' s Plumbing 8: Heating B 5' H Hatchery, Cherokee . : ' , Artz,. 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FIHTH uRADn First Row David Pinlott, Dlck N1elsen,Jon Peyer, Sidney McQueen Dale Joltman, Ronald Schmitz, Ronald Neir Second Row Kathleen Treines, Eileen Beaton, Sharon Drefae, Joy Bierman, Sharon Bainboth, Joanne Bilsland, Dianne Juhl, Lynette tates Thi d Bow Paulette Brandt, Una Kay Shefstad, Jeanette Juhl, 5 verly Veyer, Nancy Hagenbucher, Sharon Nielsen, Linda Fry Sharon Hagey Iiss Roelfson Fourth Row Marty Anderson, John ankum, Leonard Seggerman, Darrell Johnson,Gary Fischer Gary Long,J1m Brower, Wax Anderson First Row Juli Thacker, Deana Francks, Ervlna Saner nvelyn Drefke, Muriel Johnson, Pauline Prunty, Marci Artz Second Row Doris Peavey, Roberta Neir, Joyce Walker, Korman Rasrussen, Harlan Stlentjes, Ila Brownniller, Roger Nelr Jim Pearson Vlss Hessellnk lhlrd Rov David Gray, Paul Nielsen, Donald Strlef, uuare Srrlen er, Roger Ogren, Eerdene Shefstad, Charles Simons, Duane lielsen, Jerry Boots SPOUSOPD5 by S 'T Brovnmlller, Trucxlng 1 fs . - . - . 1 I A ', :w ' . u 'I f- YA 0 ' .. Z' I ' C A ' ' , P.. . , 'A . A ' I 'rl V , , A . SIXTH GRAJF ... 9 . . c. , ' 2 . A. . A' , Q ' 1 s M. . 1: ' ' J . ,X 5 ' . ' 'I . . v N. Q. L Y ,fv- THIBD GRADE First Row Mark De Vri s, Barbara mlelsen, Joyce Beaton, Bobby Gifford, David Birch Second Row Patricia Carney, Susan Krekow, Dennis Peavy, Marlon Ott, Linda Meyer Neir, Eddie Pimlot, Nancy Bancroft, Neal Drefke FOURTH GRADE First Row Marlys Johnson, Jimmy Nelson, Barbara Johnson, Kenneth Ogren, Connie Hayden Second Row Rodney Stowater, Carol Jean Miller, Janet Schlenger, Nargaret Ott, Darrell Meyer, Linda Greene Third Row Miss Hanno, Bradley Miller, Janet Juhl, Joyce Steffen, Donald Carey, Joyce Mclntlre, Jeanne Carlson Absent Edith Dorr, Linda Sanow Sponsored by Cherokee Daily Times 5 Cherokee Courier Cherokee, Iowa Third Row: Mrs. Fassler,Douglas Nestor,M1chael Robinson, Suzzann f . T Z3 SECOND GRADE First Row Marilyn Treinen, Phillip Ladenthin, Karla Brower, Dennis Grey, Dean Drefke Second Row Janet Lehnoff, Marilyn Nelson, Patsy Hayden, Jacque Woodall, John Carey Third Row Mrs Thorton, Kenneth Meyer,Ray Johnson,Tom Radcliffe, Jack Wirth, Mikie Hoover, Steven Schmillen I First Row Julie Benson, Pamela Grauer, Chuck Nielsen, Larry Nelson, Linda Dunn Second Row Mark Baumgardner, Beverly McHugh, Jerry Schmlllen, Tom Dorr, Ruth Miller Third Row Mrs Dahlgren, Tommy Jenness, Sandra Sanow, Patty Pearson, Sandra Ask, Jeffery Mclntire Sponsored by well's Ice Cream LeMars, Iowa V THIRD GRADE A FIRST GRADE First Bow Roger Nielson, Bruce Bass, Clark Ralnboth, Gary Meyer, Tommy Long, Jimmy Hagey Second Row Judy Str1ef,Donna Seel,Judy Prunty,Kathy Brownmiller, Judy Bierman, Diane Wallin, Deborah Dorr, Patricia Galvin Third How Nancy Lehnoff, John Fry, Neal Mouw, Gary Wallin, Fred Dorr,Randy M111er,Eldon Johnson, Jimmy Radc11ffe,Joyes Stientjes Fourth Bow Miss Faulkender, Barry Hagey, Dennis Donner, Karen F1scher,Mary Ann Seggerman,Nanoy Beaton,L1nda Menke,Nanoy Norris, Larry Hagey SECCN3 GRAD? A First Row Dennis Boots, Chuck Gerlnger, Bruce Bowan, Bay Dorr Mary Nielsen Second Row Jimmy Brownmlller, Larry Helgason, Carol Petersen, Jerry Prunty, Jo Ann Broblek Third Row Miss Bornshein, Mary Jean Sohlenger, Butch McCoy, Diane Wirth, Allioe Hobson, Jerry Burnett. Sponsored by Genelli Studios, Sioux City, Iowa 1 1 1 . o . o v . o . o . s s - KINJERKART N A M First Row Joey Kestel, Darrell Gray, Dick Kuehn, Jimmy Barry Second Row Kathy Greene, Linda Hienls, Lynda Hoefling, Patty Wallin, Kathy Galles, Jane Dorr, Shiela Whealon Third Row Gary Sanow,Dav1d Radcl1ffe,Annette Juhl,J1mmy Pimlott, Gloria Ladenthln, Marilyn Benson, Jolene Schmitz, Miss Vande Brake KINDEQKARTEN P M First Row Mary Rae, Beverly Christiansen, Judy Kroon, Carol Beaton, Steven Galigan, Beverly Pearson Second Row Buddy Norris, Bruce Ralnboth, Mikel Schmlllen, Linda Hayden, Judy Baade, Kitty Pallesen, Fred Blndner Third Row Mark Cline, Keith Rupp, La Vonne Deperdong, Nancy Goodburn, Stephen Ogren, Nancy Fischer, Miss Vande Brake Absent Beverley Schm1llen,Gordon Berger, Ricky Menke,Tommy Gates Sponsored by Missouri Kansas Chemical Co., Kansas City, Mo. -A y ,MW ,M .. he i W N 5 1 Paul Jacobsen, David Nestor, Ronnie Garvin. l BPS Shorty Joe Boots walt 4' Harvey anltnrs WWW llll Joe Schmitz John Christensen Hot lunch Mrs StowaterMrs Juhl Additional Sponsors Tomahawk Boller Rink, Cherokee B A H Hatchery, Cherokee Sportsman's Inc., Sioux City Olson Sporting Goods, Sioux City Robert Roberts' Insurance L. J. McG1vern Earl Davis Soda Lunch 'A Friend' western Cherokee Insurance Association Wallin Manufacturing Co. Home Office, Marcus, Iowa In-V i., W U 20 .mnn..z..-.vi-g'1fl.I . .f ,- . . Yr 1541