Snyder High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Snyder, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1955 volume:

THE 19 55 B PRESENTE D BY THE SENIOR CLASS oi SNYDER HIGH SCHOOL SNYDER, COLO. DEDICATION We the Seniors of 1955, dedicate this Annual to Mr. 0. W. Garnett for his devoted time and untiring efforts to improve our school, build student character and develop healthy minds and bodies. Through these accomplishments he has made Snyder High School one of which we can all be proud to call our own. SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE The 1954-55 “Pioneer” staff and their sponsor deserve the congratulations of the student body and teachers for this fine publication. This yearbook which records many of the high lights of our school will long be treasured by us as a pleasant reminder of friends we have made, courses of study we have taken, and of many other interesting endeavors carried on by our school. I am pleased to observe the growth and development of the students of our high school. Evidence of it can be noticed in our stature, our dress, our cooperation, our manners, and our thinking. A good balance of other ad- mirable qualities has been noticed, joy in work, fun at the proper time and place, and espe- cially in loyalty to our school and pride in our individual classes. All these things are com- mendable and make us happy. It has been a privilege to work with a fine group of highly trained teachers and an earnest industrious stu- dent body. May your future be interesting and successful. O. W. GARNETT Mft. GARNETT Superintendent Math. Algebra Science MRS. BRUCE English Civics MR. BRUNELLI Coach, Shop MR. KLEIN Typing. Am. Prob. General Business MR. WILLIAMS Seventh and Eighth Grades Chemistry MRS. CROSTHWAIT Fifth and Sixth Grades MRS. GARNETT Third and Fourth Grades MISS BURCHSTED First and Second Grades MR. HEDBERG Music BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. THOMPSON President MR. C. WILLIAMS Secretary MR. KNAUS Treasurer SENIORS STANLEY WALTER Class Plays 3-4 Paper Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Band 2-3 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 4 Class President 4 Class Vice President 3 Student Council 3 BERTHA BASS Class Plays 2-3-4 Paper Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3 Class Vice President 4 Class Secretary 2 DON VONDY Class Plays 3-4 Paper Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Band 2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 4 Class President 3 Class Secretary-Treasurer 4 Student Council President 4 Student Council Rep. 3 COMPLIMENTS OF BEN FRANKLIN BEVERLY GINTHER Class Plays 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club MERLE RAMSEY Class Plays 3-4 Paper Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Football 4 Band 2-3-4 Student Council Rep. 4 MARGARET GROSSHANS Class Plays 3-4 Paper Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Band 2-3 Chorus 1-2 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Class Reporter 4 SHIRLEY PRANGLEY Class Plays 3-4 Paper Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Corresponding Secretary 1 COMPLIMENTS OF SNYDER BLACKSMITH LORETTA HELD Class Plays 2-3-4 Paper Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Band 2-3 Chorus 1-2 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Class Reporter 4 ELLIS TOWNSEND Class Plays 3-4 Paper Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Baseball 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Football 4 SHIRLEY BECKER Class Plays 1-3-4 Paper Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2 JOANN DE GRYSE Class Plays 3-4 Paper Editor 3 Annual Editor 4 Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Club President 4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Glee Club Vice President 4 Class Treasurer 1 Class President 2 Student Council Secretary-Treasurer 4 Band 2-3 COMPLIMENTS OF DENVER BASIN OIL COMPANY Joann De Gryse and Don Vondy have been chosen by the teachers and students of Snyder High School as the Outstanding Senior Girl and Senior Boy because of their untiring efforts to improve our school, their high academic averages, their moral standards, their personal contributions to school life, and their student popularity. Joann has been loved throughout her high school years for her cheerfulness and her friendly manner. Her wonderful sense of humor has made us all smile when we were discouraged. Don has taken an active part in our newly organized Student Government, he has been outstanding in sports, and he was chosen to represent our school in the Voice of Democracy contest in Brush. These are only a few of his many accomplishments. Joann and Don, because of your loyalty and your faithfulness, we salute you and acclaim you the Outstanding Girl, and the Outstanding Boy of the Class of 1955. CLASS PROPHECY We now take a look into the future careers of the Seniors of 1955. Now to take a look into the year 1965. Our quaint Shirley Becker had quite a hard time making up her mind as to what she wanted to do. She went to the Southwestern Bible College for two years, but finally decided to put her home economics to work. Shirley and Ellis were married and now live in Key West, Florida with their two children. Don Vondy attended Stanford University in Palo-Alto, California where he received his degree for Doctor of Medicine. He and the former Bea Lake were married. They now reside in San Francisco, California where they are now raising their two little honey-bea’s. Loretta Held finally met up with her Johnny three years after she graduated from S.H.S. Johnny and Loretta were married while he was on furlough. They now live on a 360 Acre ranch in New Mexico where they are raising their little boy. Ellis decided to attend Southwestern Bible College after he graduated from Snyder High School. He and Shirley were married upon his graduation from the College. They now live in Key West, Florida where he is acting as a Pastorate. Joann De Gryse went to Denver to work for the Prudential Life Insurance Company fol lowing her graduation from Snyder High. She has now risen to executive secretary of the company and resides in Washington, D. C. Joann is one of the favorite dates of the popular young Senators. The dashing, young bachelor, Stanley Walter, became a test driver for Ford Motor Com- pany upon his graduation from high school. Every time he steps from his bright red Ford Convertible the girls come flocking, but he can’t see any except his favorite three. Beverly Ginther began her nurse’s training at Eben-Ezer Hospital by working as a nurses aide. She later attended St. Lukes College in Denver and is now head nurse at the Mayo Brothers Clinic. Bev also acts as special nurse to her husband and their three children. Merle Ramsey attended the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs after his departure from S.H.S. He advanced so quickly that he is now a popular professor there. In spite of this trying position he still retains his bright red hair. Shirley Prangle is now a popular model for Powers Agency in New York City. Shirley has considered several proposals from local playboys and millionaires, but has never married. Her modeling career is the main attraction of her life, as yet! Bertha Bass did quite a bit of roaming for her first three years at Southwestern Bible Cojlege. She finally settled on Gene Arnold to whom she was married following her graduation. Bertha now provides the music for Gene’s Evangelistic Crusades. She and their two sets of twins travel with him. George Gleason, President of the world-famous “Dog Catchers Association.” He later married a cat fancier and they opened a large kennel in Boston. Massachusetts. The Gleasons also have five little puppy lovers. We sincerely hope you have enjoyed looking into the future careers of the Seniors of 1955. CLASS WILLS Shirley Prangley wills her vast collection of chewing gum to Mrs. Bruce. Beverly G. wills her good humor to Mr. Hedburg. Margaret G. wills her wonderful driving skill to Mr. Brunelli. Merle R. wills his freckles to Jean Ann Pierce. Don Vondy wills his 29” waist to Mr. Klein. Bertha Bass wills her blond hair to Timmy Arroyo. Loretta H. wills her basketball ability to John Gilmer. Joann D. wills her long hair to Donna Prangley. Shirley B. wills her good set of teeth to Janice Bailey. Ellis T. wills his ability to attract girls to Billy Beck. Stanley W. wills his black hair to Marshall Summers. George C. wills his statue to Billy Tompkins. We the Seniors of ’55 will our scholastic ability to the oncoming Seniors of S.H.S. We the Seniors of ’55 will our debts to the oncoming Seniors. ANNUAL STAFF Back row: Mr. Klein, Ellis Townsend, Bertha Bass, Stanley Walter, Merle Ramsey, Don Vondy. Front row: Shirley Becker, Shirley Prangley, Loretta Held,.Joann De Gryse, Margaret Grosshans. JOANN. Our Editor COMPLIMENTS OF SOUTHERN HOTEL uoit«n JUNIORS DICK FUNK DONNA PRANGLEY LUELLA BISHOP JOHN GILMER MARILYN FORREST GENE HALL JEAN PIERCE DOROTHY BAKER MARSHALL SUMMER WILLIAM BECK MARLENE ROTH JANICE BAILEY TIMOTHY ARROYO COMPLIMENTS OF FRED RICHOFF SPOTLIGHT STAFF Back row: Dorothy. Marshall. Mr. Klein, Timothy, William. Richard. Sitting: Luella, Donna, Janice, Marilyn, Jean Ann. Marlene. Janice Marilyn ' f Ou'r' g u.y t.?? ? SOPHOMORES Frank Amack Lida McCracken Don Beck Bea Lake Bill Tompkins Janyce Funk Marvin Baker Fay Forrest Leslie Funk Kay Forrest Billy Chapman Pat Peterson Robert Tuller Rhodene Pettit Eldon Woodward Delia Zapien Dale Criswell Enid Williams John Honebine COMPLIMENTS OF SALZMAN’S BOOTERY FRESHMEN Jack Hardy Phyllis Beck Henry Becker Marlene Anderson Gale Townsend Linnea Peterson Larry Walter Medina Reno Wesley Bass Pauline Baughman Bud Bailey Joyce Bishop Jay Pierce Ruth Cook Jim Arroya Norma Heagney Ruth Tuller Jerry Prangley Mary Jane Dennis COMPLIMENTS OF VOGUE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES Robert Funk Marion Chapman Kenneth Becker Ella Mae Baughman Larry Held Shirley Clay Reuben Reyez Barton Woodward Bert Hardy Linda Williams Larry Baughman Keith Larson Ava Thompson Myrna Krehmeyer Ralph Reyez Betty Lamb Shirley Criswell Bob Gilmer Ellen Hollinger Paul Vondy Denny Loos Donald McFall Gayle Dobner Ralph Bishop Kenneth Skraback Paul Wolver Betty Criswell Elizabeth Arroyo Sharon Anderson Charles Bass Carolyn Clauson Ellen Dennis Ralph Hardy Jimmie Hastings Adelbert Kumke Sharon Peterson Sarah Reyez James Thompson Dianne Young Twila Bishop FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES Sammy Arroyo Rose Baker Johnny Barbosa Sandra Becker Mary Ella Chapman Clifford Clay Wilber Dennis Gwen Ellen Green Beverly Heagney Robert Holzworth Violet Kelley Fred Krehmeyet Jeffrene McCurdy Sharon Roth John Wehrer Junior Wehrer David Williams THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES Joyce Heermann Carole Headley Lee Thompson Daniel Reyez Sharon Dobner Gerald McCracken Patrick Kelley Esther Reyez Donnie Ginther Karen Beck Van Clay George Baker Peggy Baughman Daniel Baker Connie Carpenter Karen Williams Ruth Bishop Virgil Williams Joseph Kelley Sadra Bailey Joe Krehmeyer Robert Summers Neomi Arroyo Carol Vondy FIRST AND SECOND GRADES First row: Ronald Peter- son, Jane Vondy. Gary Foils, Susie Gibbs. Sec- ond row: Lynn McFall, Doug Funk, Barbara Green, Jerry Honebein. Third row: Billy Young, Paulette McCracken, Richard Reyes, Marie Dixon. Fourth row: Lois Williams, Barbara Wink- ler. Carmalita Arroyo, Kathy Williams. 4 First row: Robert Knaus. Second row: Dale Thomp- son, Clarence Dennis. Third row: Leonard Heag- ney, Nancy Funk, Eddie Kelly. Karen Ramsey. Fourth row: Mavis Baugh- man, Kenneth Houston, Linda Carpenter, Ricky Woodruff. Fifth row: Johnny Bob Johnson, Linda Lebsock, Roger Kumke. Cheri Strange. COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN CASH MARKET Dick Marvin Captains Eldon Don Ellis Stan Merle Les VARSITY Merle Ramsey, Ellis Townsend, Don Vondy, Eldon Woodward, Richard Funk, Stanley Walter, Marvin Baker, Leslie Funk, Mr. Brunelli. DONNA PRANGLEY RESULTS Snyder Their Score Score 20 47 Peetz 27 29 Fleming 38 43 Weldona 58 28 Stoneham 48 36 New Raymer 53 45 Woodrow 43 45 Merino 27 31 Padroni 28 38 . New Raymer 21 29 Peetz 46 31 Weldona 27 26 Sedgwick 33 35 Woodrow Fleming Crook Hillrose Stoneham Iliff Ovid MARLENE ROTH B”SQUAD Left to right: Gale Townsend, Wesley Bass, Johnny Honebein, Jack Hardy. Billy Tompkins, Larry Walter, Mr. Brunelli. JANICE FUNK Snyder Their Score Score Peetz Fleming 57 28 Weldona 77 12 Stoneham 50 26 .... New Raymer 27 30 Woodrow 43 33 39 30 Padroni 31 23 New Raymer 39 25 Peetz 30 23 Weldona 28 29 35 32 Woodrow 42 41 Fleming 42 41 Crook 46 36 Hillrose 59 7 Stoneham Iliff Ovid RUTH COOK JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Kenny Becker, Joe Rayes, Barton Woodward, Larry Held, Paul Vondy, Keith Larson, Larry Baughman, Ralph Bishop, Paul Wolever, Robert Funk. Betty Lamb, Gale Dobner. FOOTBALL Kneeling: Marvin Baker, Eldon Woodward, Don Vondy, Stanley Walter, Ellis Townsend, Richard Funk, John Gilmer. Standing: Larry Walter, Gale Townsend, Johnny Honebein, Leslie Funk. Merle Ramsey, Mr. Brunelli. BASEBALL Kneeling: Eldon Woodward, Don Vondy, Stanley Walter, Ellis Townsend, Richard Funk. Standing: Larry Walter, Billy Tompkins, Merle Ramsey, Marvin Baker, Leslie Funk, Gale Townsend, Mr. Brunelli. STUDENT COUNCIL PEP CLUB First row: Timothy Arroyo Shirley Becker, Bertha Bass, Joyce Bishop, Mr. Klein, Mary Dennis, Ruth Tuller, Marlene Anderson, Linnea Peterson. Second row: Shirley Prangley, Luella Bishop, Margaret Grosshans, Joann De Gryse, Marilyn Forrest, Loretta Held, Medina Reno, Rhodene Pettit, Enid Williams, Kay Forrest. Third row: Janice Bailey, Jean Pierce, Pat Peterson, Fay Forrest, Pauline Baughman, Phyllis Beck, I.ida McCracken, Bea Lake, Delia Zapien. Left to right: Donna Prangley, Marlene Roth. Ruth Cook, Janice Funk. BAND Front row: Pauline Baughman, Merle Ramsey, Enid Williams, Marlene Anderson, Janyce Funk, Charon Anderson, Leslie Funk. Second row: Larry Baughman, Donald McFall, Pauline Cook, Pat Peterson, Barton Woodward, Don Vondy, Bea Lake. GLEE CLUB First row: Marlene Anderson, Delia Zapian. Ruth Tuller, Philis Beck, Joyce Bishop, Pauline Cook, Margaret Grosshans, Marilyn Forrest. Second row: Mary Jane Dennis, Enid Williams, Luella Bishop, Pat Peterson, Janyce Funk, Limea Peterson, Pauline Baughman, Mr. Hedberg. Third row: Kay Forrest, Bea Lake, Rhodene Pettit, Joann De Gryse, Lida McCracken, Medino Reno, Shirley Becker, Fay Forrest. BUSES, BUILDING AND STUDENTS COOKS JANITOR 3 %S -r SENIORS OF ’55 STANLEY WALTER JOANN DE GRYSE MERLE RAMSEY BEVERLY GINTHER DON VONDY LORETTA HELD ELLIS TOWNSEND SHIRLEY BECKER r° shown I ;N jt mit 790 BUSY Tltf Skew MARGARET GROSSHANS BERTHA BASS SHIRLEY PRANGLEY GEORGE GLEASON CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN CHEMISTRY LIBRARY CLUB DRIVERS ED. Uo tk ; r $ ria. rj p Q.-rf saute PURte BAST 'X tt gn o C- auJ h hg Y)p ; 0fv O KjJ History ft'r T ±e- S e. ■‘'pjf he-dd y .L_. 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