Snyder High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Snyder, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1961 volume:

Though time will pass and we shall part, this book will be an unbreakable link in your chain of memories. And if, when looking through these pages you relive the happy days of yesteryears for just a while, our efforts will not have been in vain Thus, we present this book to you; may it bring memories that will live through the years, Your Editor Dedication To our parents who have so faithfully helped us to meet our daily challenges of life, who have watched over us to see that we do not go astray, and who will always be here to guide us, we dedicate the 1961 PIONEER. Their loving sons and daughters, The Senior Class of 1961 ■■ Hi Afma TKater Snyder's the high school Snyder's the team, We've got the pep And we're on the beam, When we're out to win a game, Remember that Snyder is our name. Cheer on for Snyder Look at them go! We'll win this fair No matter the foe, We're the school on land or sea Let's cheer on for victory! Words by Pauline Newton Reasoner Music - Notre Dame's Fight Song ADMINISTRATION During the course of history, the desire for education has depended upon the time, place, and the individual. Every- one who has gained an education has found that many hours of hard work were necessary. There is no short-cut or sub- stitute for hard work in the pursuit of an education. An education gives us many privileges that we would not otherwise have, but it also brings many responsibilities. An education is an expensive necessity in the world of to- ll day. We owe much to the community which furnishes the school, the taxpayer who pays for the school, and the school board that manages the school, but our debt is greatest to our forefathers who gave us the freedom and dignity which all mankind deserves. It is now our responsibility to pre- serve that freedom and form of government by being good citizens of our national, state, and local communities. I believe that an education is necessary for good citizen- ship in a democracy. I believe that our educational in- stitutions, from the smallest one room school to the largest university, help safeguard our freedom. I am thankful for the past with it limitation, the present with its oppor- tunities, and I am hopeful for the future with its unlimited possibilities. Our greatest potential for achieving these opportunities is creative intelligence, controlled by a set of spiritual and moral values. It is the duty of the school to develop this intelligence and this set of values so that the sacrifices of the human race will not have been in vain. Compliments of WARREN LUMBER COMPANY of Snyder Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Fort Morgan CjooAs janitor ioarcf °f C° oucaiion MR. FOILES MR. LAKE MR. WARREN MRS. BRUCE MR. BAUGHMAN MRS. TRAMP MR. WOODWARD MR. DUNDAS MR. ELLIS MR. BOYLES MRS. THORNSBY MRS. MENGEL SENIORS President........................................-SHARON PETERSON Vice President......................... .........SHARON ANDERSON Secretary-Treasurer---------------------- - - DIANNE YOUNG CLASS FLOWER: White Daisy CLASS COLORS: White and Gold CLASS MOTTO: The Doorway to Success is Labeled Push Class Sponsor: MRS. BRUCE SHARON RAE ANDERSON Cheerleader - 2,4; FHA - 3,4; FHA President - 3,4; Pep Club - 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club Secretary - 2, 3; Class Secretary-Treasurer - 2, 3; Class Vice President - 1,4; Chorus - 1,2, 3,4; Library Club - 1,2,3; FHA - 3,4; SPOTLIGHT Business Manager - 3; PIONEER Editor - 4; Class Plays - 2, 3,4; Library Club President - 2; Student Council - 2,4 CHARLES LEROY BASS Football - 1,2,3; Basketball - 1,2, 3,4; Baseball - 1.2, 3,4; Student Council - 1,2; SPOTLIGHT Staff - 3; PIONEER Staff - 4; Class Plays - 3,4; S Club - 3,4 CAROLYN ANN CLAUSON FHA - 3,4; Pep Club - 1,2, 3,4; Chorus - 1, 2,3,4; Library Club - 1,2; SPOTLIGHT - 3; PIONEER - 4; Class Plays - 3,4 RALPH LEROY HARDY PIONEER Staff - 4; SPOTLIGHT Staff - 3; Class Play - 3; Baseball - 4; FFA - 3 ADELBERT GENE KUMKE Basketball - 1,2, 3,4; Football - 1,2,3; Baseball - 1, 2,3,4; SPOTLIGHT Staff - 3; PIONEER Staff - 4; PIONEER Assistant Editor - 4; Class Plays - 3,4; S Club - 3,4; S Club President - 4; FFA - 3 SHARON KAY PETERSON Cheerleader - 1,3; Class President - 1,4; Student Coun- cil -1,3; Pep Club - 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus - 1, 2, 3,4; Class Plays - 1,2, 3. 4; FHA Degree Chairman - 3,4; PIONEER Business Manager - 4; SPOTLIGHT Staff - 3. JAMES BURTON THOMPSON PIONEER Advertising Editor - 4; Class News Reporter - 4; Student Council - 1,4; Basketball - 4; Football Man- ager - 3; SPOTLIGHT - 3 DIANNE ELAINE YOUNG Cheerleader - 3; Pep Club - 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3.4; FHA Recreation Leader - 3,4; Class President - 2, 3; Class Secretary-Treasurer - 1,4; Student Council President - 4; Vice President - 2; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Pep Club Pres- ident - 2; SPOTLIGHT Editor - 3; PIONEER Art Editor - 4; Library Club - 1,2, 3; Class Plays - 1,2, 3,4 As graduation is arriving and our high school days are about'to end, everyone is wondering what the Seniors of Snyder High School, class of 1961, are going to be doing ten years from now. I have finally decided to consult the old crystal ball passed down to us from previous classes. The crystal ball has become very dusty since it was used last year. After dusting it off, a picture comes into view. I see a large hospital. Coming down the corridor, I see a slender blonde woman dressed in white. I recognize her walk and as she stops to talk to a handsome doctor, I find that he is her husband. This RN Is the former Dianne Young. After high school, Dianne took nurses training in Greeley. After receiving her degree, she traveled to Los Angeles, California, to work in a hospital there. Passing through the halls, Dianne meets her one and only, the doctor. They were married and now their lives are cen- tered around their work. The California smog is now blotting out the picture. But, as the picture fades another takes its place. Coming through the fog, I see a huge monster creeping toward me. But wait, it’s not a monster, it’s Ralph Hardy's new and latest invention that will revolutionize the bulldozing industry. Ralph calls his bulldozer the Hardydozer. Seated on this bulldozer is Ralph, his faithful wife, and their blond-haired twins out for a Sunday afternoon drive. As this happy foursome continues on their way the picture changes. I see the Eiffel Tower. This picture reveals to me that I am in Paris, France. Quickly I am taken to the fashion center of this romantic city. Above, on the marquee in bright lights is Mademoiselle Chere Fashion Show, or as we know her, Sharon Peterson. Following her graduation, Sharon attended college in Fort Collins to study fashion designing. After much labor, Sharon finally fulfilled her longing of being the world's greatest fashion designer. The picture becomes hazy and another scene comes into focus. I see a large man working laboriously over his plans for a new community on Saturn. As this man slowly turns around, I immediately recognize him as James Thompson. James has done well for himself since I last saw him. He attended college and studied electronics. After graduation, he did much to advance his field of science. The laboratory fades and a houseful of children comes Into view. This Is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gerdes and family. We know Mrs. Gerdes as Carolyn Clauson, another classmate. After graduation, Carolyn worked In a hospital until she and Ed decided to tie the knot. They have been very happy since their wedding. Dickie, Cindy, and Jimmie now complete the Gerdes household. This happy, domestic scene grows dim and a tall, slim figure appears in the mist. The picture is growing clear now and I can see that this person is Mr. Adelbert Kumke, President of Cavinu, Inc., a large and growing business in New York City. Following his graduation here at Snyder High School, Adelbert attended electronics school in Denver. Last year he designed a new machine which replaced Univac. He calls it Cavinu, which is Univac spelled backward. The picture is fading, fading, fading . . . No, here is another picture coming into view. I see a stenographer taking dictation from her boss, the president of a large New York manufacturing company. This smart-looking secretary is none other than Sharon Anderson. After graduation from high school in May, 1961, Sharon entered Central Business College in Denver. She made the honor roll every month and grad- uated with flying colors. She is now working until her fiance returns from his business abroad. When he arrives, she will quit her job and they will travel to Colorado where they will be married in the Willard Methodist Church. Clouds of dust blot out this picture and now I see a farm. Out in the field, riding a big tractor, is our old classmate, Charles Bass. After attending Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Charles decided to try his luck at farming. The scene moves to the house and here I see a sweet-looking woman. Around her are two children, one boy and one girl. Now Charles enters the house and smiles admiringly at his family. The picture is fading. It is gone. No more to be seen. () ass 7 )i I We, the class of 1961, being of sound mind and body, hereby make the following bequests: To Karen Beck we will Sharon Anderson's heartaches. To Dale Wahlert we will Carolyn Clauson’s long bus ride. To Jeffrene McCurdy we will Carolyn Clauson's shortness. To Peggy Baughman we will Ralph Hardy’s cowboy boots. To Van Clay, who is always at school, we will Ralph Hardy's absence record. To Virgil Williams we will Adelbert Kumke's limberness. To Sharon Roth we will all of Dianne Young's new clothes. To Joe Kreymeyer we will James Thompson’s head of cutly hair. To Walter Amack we will Sharon Peterson's dimples. To Alden Amsberry we will Sharon Anderson's office of president of F. H. A. To Thomas Kitchin we will Charles Bass's onerinessl To Ruth Bishop we will Ralph Hardy's goatee. We think she'll look cute with it. To Mr. Woodward we will Adelbert Kumke's ability to make people laugh. To Wilbur Dennis we will Dianne Young's ability to play the piano. To Esther Reyez we will James Thompson's scientific brain. To Bob Holzworth we will Charles Bass’s good (?) driving. To David Williams we will Sharon Anderson's cheerleading uniform!!! To Georgie Baker we will all of Carolyn Clauson's earrings and the holes in her ears so that he can wear them!!! To Gwen Green we will Adelbert Kumke’s running skill. To Karen Williams we will James Thompson's strong build. To Carol Vondy we will Charles Bass's happy smile. To Gerald McCracken we will Dianne Young's colored picture for last year. To Daniel Reyez we will Sharon Peterson's scholarship medals. To the Junior girls we will the Senior girls' knack for staying out of trouble!!! To Mr. Warren we will all our candy, chewing gum, and sunflower seeds, because he seems to like them so well!! 1 To the class of 1962 we will all of our long, hard, boring assignments. To the class of 1962 we will all of our good times on sneak day!!! To the class of 1965 we will all of our miserable times on initiation day!! ! Compliments of A W DRIVE-IN - Fort Morgan ,7 unior C ass President.............................................SHARON ROTH Vice President---------------------------------- DALE WAHLERT Secretary-Treasurer---------------------------------- GWEN GREEN News Reporter----------------------------- - - JEFFRENE McCURDY Student Council..................................BEVERLY HEAGNEY CLASS COLORS Silver and Rose CLASS FLOWER Rose CLASS MOTTO Not the sunset, but the dawn. Class Sponsors MRS. TRAMP and MR. WOODWARD Compliments of BEN FRANKLIN STORE of Brush Wilbur Dennis SOPHOMORES lo no 'e C ass President....................................................VAN CLAY Vice President..................................................GEORGE BAKER Secretary-Treasurer---------------------------------LEE THOMPSON Student Council-------------------------------------------DANIEL REYEZ Reporters.........................CAROL VONDY and KAREN WILLIAMS Sponsor MR. DUNDAS Walter Amack George Baker c S op iom ore Van Clay Gerald McCracken Karen Williams FRESHMEN Afresh man ()fa ass President-------- - - Vice President------ Secretary-Treasurer Student Council - - Reporter------------ Sponsor------------ - ALDEN AMSBERRY •----RUTH BISHOP - - ESTHER REYEZ PEGGY BAUGHMAN THOMAS KITCHIN .......MR. ELLIS JUNIOR HIGH TOP ROW: Gary Foiles, Barbara Green, Ronald Hunt, Mary Kitchin, Paulette McCracken. SECOND ROW: Ronald Peterson, Kathy Williams, Lois Williams, Barbara Robinson, Margaret Robinson, Jane Vondy, Leonard Heagney, Roger Kumke. junior Jf a i Mrs. Peterson, sponsor TOP ROW: Linda Amsberry, Mavis Baughman, Luciile Dobner, Clarence Dennis, Nancy Funk. BOTTOM ROW: Linda Hellyer, Kenny Houston, Robert Knaus, Jean Pederson, Dale Thompson. ELEMENTARY David Alexander Ernest Bass Billy Baughman Marvin Dennis Allan Harryman Linda Lake Janet McCurdy Beverly Rainey Mickey Reno Eddie Robinson Linda Wahlert Marla Vancil S x A Diane Amack Susan Amsberry Joe Barbosa Jovita Barbosa Marvin Bishop Margaret Carlson Val Clay Larry Foiles Robert Hastings Linda Heagney Jacquilyn Held Scott Leis Gary Peterson Richard Reyez Mr. Boyles Kathleen Shippert Charles Vondy Juanita Robinson (Jracfes Eddie Robinson Mrs. Thorns by Donald Baker Debra Hunt Maren Christensen Myron Kumke Steven Beck Mike Leis Linda Dennis James McCurdy Mary Louise Cortez Sammy Rainey Debra Hastings Lynn Morrison Joe Heagney Mary Reyez Sandra Harry man Ronald Samples Marlene Heagney Darlene Vondy Mary Barbosa Georgia Held Harry Thompson Charlene Houston Phyllis Vondy Tony Carlson Stanley Knaus Harold Vondy first 5Jracfes cSeconr Vera Carlson Connie Samples Phillip Barbosa Bob Christensen Gary Criswell John Samples Allyn Clay James Green Vickie Hastings Duane Williams Craig Warren Joe Reyez George Hellyer David Vondy Edith Rainey Mary Hellyer Madeline Robinson Marilyn Robinson Mrs. Mengel FAVORITES J u n o r v w, GWEN GREEN 7 r e s A rn a 7auorites n Compliments of PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Student Gounc Z Left to right: Karen Williams, Beverly Heagney, Robbie Knaus, Mr. Warren, Dianne Young, Gwen Green, Sharon Anderson, Peggy Baugh- man, Daniel Reyez, Lee Thompson, David Williams, Dale Wahlert. Sponsor MR. WARREN 7 7 7 FIRST ROW: Virgil Williams, Alden Amsberry, David Williams, Sharon Ander- son, secretary; Charles Bass, Dale Wahlert. SECOND ROW: Gerald McCracken, Joe Krehmeyer, Walter Amack, Lee Thompson, Thomas Kitchin. Mr. Ellis, sponsor. F.F.A. OFFICERS President....................DALE WAHLERT Vice President--------------DAVID WILLIAMS a yTio ' Secretary...................JAMES THOMPSON 1 V Hji Treasurer...............................CHARLES BASS ' “ Reporter--------------------WALTER AMACK Sentinel.................GERALD McCRACKEN Student Council.........................LEE THOMPSON SEATED: Beverly Heagney, Gwen Green, Jeffrene McCurdy, Sharon Anderson, Carol Vondy, Dianne Young, Sharon Peterson. STANDING: Sharon Roth, Karen Beck, Mrs. Tramp, Ruth Bishop, Esther Reyez, Peggy Baughman. Carolyn Clauson, Karen Williams. 7 7 . 71 rome C conomics 7 7 I Officers and Sponsor FIRST ROW: Ruthie Bishop, Carolyn Clauson, Carol Vondy, Karen Williams, Ester Reyez, Mrs. Tramp, Karen Beck, Beverly Heagney. SECOND ROW: Sharon Roth, Sharon Anderson, Jeffrene McCurdy, Gwen Green, Peggy Baughman, Dianne Young, Sharon Peterson, Beverly Heagney, Historian; Gwen Green, Reporter; Jeffrene Mc- Curdy, Treasurer; Sharon Anderson. President; Carol Vondy, Vice President; Dianne Young, Song and Recreation Leader; Sharon Peter- son, Degrees Chairman; Mrs. Tramp, Chapter Advisor. Chapter Mothers: Mrs. Vondy and Mrs. Williams. J ee C) ub FIRST ROW: Carol Vondy, Karen Williams, Alden Amsnerry, Mrs. Bruce, Sponsor; Ruth Bishop, Esther Reyez, Karen Beck. SECOND ROW: Virgil Williams, Thomas Kitchin, Joe Krehmeyer, Peggy Baughman. FIRST ROW: Ruth Bishop, Sharon Roth, Sharon Anderson, Nancy Funk. Linda Amsberry, Karen Williams. SECOND ROW: Barbara Green, Dianne Young, Carol Vondy, Carolyn Clauson, Sharon Peterson, Jane Vondy, Paulette McCracken. THIRD ROW: Cathie Williams, Mavis Baughman, Mary Kitchin, Margaret Robinson, Lucille Dobner, Linda Hellyer, Karen Beck. FOURTH ROW: Lois Williams, Peggy Baughman, Barbara Robinson, Jeffrene McCurdy, Gwen Green, Beverly Heagney, Jean Pedersen, Esther Reyez. Mrs. Bruce, Director. oiSi rary G u6 FIRST ROW: Mr. Dundas, Sharon Roth, Nancy Funk, Sharon Anderson, Barbara Green. SECOND ROW: Karen Williams, Carolyn Clauson, Beverly Heagney, Mrs. Peterson, Gwen Green, Sharon Peterson, Dianne Young. THIRD ROW: Lois Williams, Esther Reyez, Karen Beck, Jef- frene McCurdy, Peggy Baughman, Carol Vondy, Linda Amsberry. FOURTH ROW: Jean Pederson, Barbara Robinson, Lucille Dobner, Jane Vondy, Paulette McCracken, Linda Hellyer, Mavis Baughman, Kathy Williams, Margaret Robinson. Officers President: Carol Vondy, Vice President: Peggy Baughman, Secretary- Treasurer: Gwen Green, Sponsor: Mr. Dundas. ()fieer eac ers Squad SHARON ROTH and SHARON ANDERSON Squad BARBARA GREEN and NANCY FUNK icers Mr. Ellis, Sponsor; David Williams, Manager; Dale Wahlert, Vice President; Adelbert Kumke, President; Bob Holzworth, Secretary- Treasurer. Lettermen Van Clay, George Baker, Adelbert Kumke, Gerald McCracken, Dale Wahlert, Lee Thompson; Virgil Williams, Alden Amsberry, Joe Kreh- meyer, David Williams, Daniel Reyez, Charles Bass, Mr. Ellis. Compliments of BRUSH GREENHOUSE SEATED: Gwen Green, Sharon Roth. STANDING: David Williams, Jeffrene McCurdy, Beverly Heagney, Dale Wahlert, Bob Holzworth, Mr. Dundas. Editor------------ Assistant Editor - Business Manager Sports Editor - - Cat Page--------- Sponsor---------- - - SHARON ROTH GWEN GREEN - DAVID WILLIAMS - - DALE WAHLERT JEFFRENE McCURDY MR. DUNDAS 7Jj loneer c SEATED: Adelbert Kumke, Sharon Anderson. STANDING: Dianne Young, Carolyn Clauson, Sharon Peterson, Mr. Dundas. Editor------------- - Assistant Editor - - Business Manager - - Art Editor-------------- Advertising Manager Sponsor-------------- SHARON ANDERSON ADELBERT KUMKE SHARON PETERSON - DIANNE YOUNG -JAMES THOMPSON - - - MR. DUNDAS 9 rfs' CP. . Van Clay, Daniel Reyez, George Baker, Adelbert Kumke, Lee Thompson, Gerald McCracken, Dale Wahlert, Charles Bass, David Williams, Manager; Mr. Ellis, Coach. “2?” C ')( ( ac Mr. Woodward, coach; Virgil Williams, Alden Amsberry, Joe Kreh- meyer, Gerald McCracken, Van Clay, David Williams, manager. Ronnie Hunt, Gary Foiles, Dale Thompson, Kenny Houston, Leonard Heagney, Robbie Knaus, Ronnie Peterson. Jiaseba I FIRST ROW: Van Clay, Charles Bass, Virgil Williams, Alden Amsberry, Gerald McCracken. SECOND ROW; Mr. Ellis, coach; George Baker. Dale Wahlert, Adelbert Kumke, Daniel Reyez, Lee Thompson, David Williams. 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