Spirit Lake High School - Indian Echoes Yearbook (Spirit Lake, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1955 volume:

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W. -,M ye. we -. 4, Q 'zziwlfaa 'g'.4E':!2l :alfa , w -ig -A-gulf ' -1 ,'H:.,5'ie' .4 f+'pj'f1 ..-1 ,'.-ff -w ,-L gg I .,,, uiliefaiu -.3 .- :4, rig 1 ,' 1- '.P,3-if. , 1' B 1 :-M I .1.-iwmziiaeg-vmf. ...ff . mi - 7 ..4famii......Ls. - 'l 7l5w1'hQ1.'.5?.L,Qa,- INDIAN ECHGES '55 Our high school ,days are over for the class of 1955. From this school building we will each go in a different direction, each planning for his future. Many will go on to college, some will go to the armed forces and some will be- gin working. Each is doing something different, yet we all are seeking the same goal---the future., 'We may never be together againd so we have prepared this annual so that we can remember our wonderful days to- gether in high school. This annual presents the parties, the athletic events, plays, concerts and other happy moments. We have compiled events which will make. us smile and events which will make us think of the fun we had in Spirit Lake High School. - INDIAN ECHOES STAFF We, the class of '55, salute Mr. Orr and the Board of Education, for their tire- less efforts toward the bettering of Spirit Lake Consolidated Schools. As the back- bone of our system, they work long hours re ulatin and lannin f r th d g g p g o e a Vance- ment of today's youth and tomorrow's citizens. GAY ORR SU PERINTEN DENT FRONT ROW: Ed.Hutchinson, George Ieck, Milo Chozen. BACK ROW: Gay Orr, Johnny Chalstrom, fNot pictured Edward Kennedyj ....,L..I ELLSWORTH POE PRINCIPAL We commend Mr. Poe, our genial principal on ably filling his position. Al- though new to the small office in the boys' hall, he has directed us with an unwavering hand. A student seeking counsel will always find understanding and a calming influence in Mr. Poe. We also pay tribute to the faculty who has directed our efforts and encouraged our progress. H IGH SCHOOL FACU LTY Jeanette Trei, Lyle Gatch, Mary Hulverson, Hazel Baird, Mary Dixon, Fred Meyer, Joan Williams, Richard Bowen Elwood Truman, Lorimer Olson, John Webb, Jack Oxenreider, James Gentry, Ellsworth Poe, Merritt Parsons, l isa-W' - -qv--ea,tf I m-www it B Frances Oxenreider Rena suansky Secretary Bookkeeper RM' .1 - tl Alice Reeves Nurse f i 1 ' 'C Lois Miles, Irene Morgan, Fern Hauchins, Lois Lynng Lunchroom. Kenny Bell, Duane Osborne, Herman Schumacker, Melvin Khuseg Custod ians 4 They cleaned up after us, Kept a record of us, Saw that we were healthy, And even fed us. Not only for this do we thank them, but For always being ready to clojustA little bit more than their job called for. FALL 'a rv - gg Q5 we far 7' se- ' . rf gf., J I S? 1 4 , -I rs T i lu: i r ., ,K Milo Armentrout, Diane Ashmore, Janice Baker, Elizabeth Barnard, Gay Beauman, Patty Benit. f ' V ' - Bt. Q , .fm J ,mv L' f 7 'J 1' 3 5 1 Y Amie- 3 x-AT' Karen Bohn, Perry Bradshaw, Judy Bruhn, Sharon Bruns, Connie Bush, Nancy Cain. -, H- I . x V W. K' I 5, I C, 4 , N Xffl a ,' 'ff'-ik I sg' 1 . -' Rollie Chozen, Floydine Clinton, Neil Cowell, Marliss Coyer, Raymond Deel, Mike Eads. QE' I ' Vw V, 5 ' i ifflg Y Y 'Y ,, fs A. 'V X 5 'I ,L , 55 ,Ab . Shirley Ellis, Karen Epperson, Gary Fox, Jimmy Fries, Vivian Gatch, Eldon Gilbert. F inf .rl gs, 'ma 'rf fr -ef ,Qt ' lux, . . -.2 an A 1 .. s Marlene Hagedorn, Ronnie Hagedorn, Bonnie Hawks, Susan Hillary, John Hillard, Wayne Hotchkiss. 6 - r . ' an 'K - : Q lg. 0:8 Q in Qw- . A 1 N . Cheryl Houchins, Phillips Houser, Janet Hutchinson, Donna Jean Jansen, Larry Jones, Victor Jones, 6 l aa, - . , . rw - ' 9 ' - - .W ,W S- .E ' R iz, I i .Shi L, X eo' . , 'Q X ii- t p K, vhhx I ' , L 'Q 21 Q N m 'V ., 'ggjgf Q, r , ' :L ' K ., I m m. . 5' nf 1. 'I ' Jim Kennedy, Larry Kilts, Ronald Koranda, Stanley Lloyd, Joyce Marr, Stanley McCann. 5 ' K Q , , ix. ,,,Miid. - at oxeo i S fi ts- , o an L - L , Jim McRunnels, Jerry Miller, Karen Moritz, Lois Northey, Delmar Phillips, Rose Pieper. Q 'Qi 5? t Q, I , A' 'bk vi CK Q I I Martha Rose, Harlan Schmidt, Donald Schomaker, Susan Snyder, Bob Soat, Sherre Stoller, S. K to 4, , Paul Swanso QQ wr 'rl -I! , af .: - - L at b U J H frsw - W if 5 ,, n, Celia Swede, Rhonda Tatro, Margie Urnscheid, Gerald Underwood, Leland Van Hout X 5, , ar f' W 'f 'S rd ,e tee 'a'el i ,fill ' le VE or L CII, Q.. 1 9 , ,Q X W Q' if J N it ' ' .sail I 3 Bruce Vodraska, Sherre Weaver Stephen Weed, Vera Wilson, Vernon Wittler, Gary Worthington. Carol Wyatt. I K CLASS OFFICERS: BACK ROW: Jim Kennedy-President, Victor Jones-Vice President, Mike Eads-Treasurer, Perry Bradshaw-Sgt. at arms. SEATED: Sherrie Stoller-S.A.C., Janet Hutchinson- Secretary. SH PA Ya? Rfy On the first day of school our Freshmen were honored at an initiation party sponsored by the Student Council. Fine music was provided by a four piece band organized by Mr. Olson. Besides dancing, games were played and re freshments served. Everyone seemed to enjoy the party, especially the Sen iors. J ii nr A . K.- nf T' ,. I 'M . ,, pi B B 0 Ll W I1 l'l F y 1' e H 0 P s h I1 x r ' .' , . S SUWF .K i 5. Vw. .5. ,---rm t. -A are ff129f-fqge211-S2Be'36f19?l2r'39e2 2 ROW ONE: M. Parsons, J. Oxenreider, coaches: J. Gustavson, J. Stover, M. Lennox. J. Kennedy, C. Radtke, E. Arthur, D. Yarnes, M. Fronk, B. Phelps. B. Eads, H. Schmidt. ROW TWO: D. Bowen, coachg V. Jones, B. Albers, W. Good- man, L. Hedges, E. Parsons, R. Wyatt, T. Edwards, T. Terril, D. Hoffman, B. Kanenburg, L. Jones. ROW THREE: I. Vint, T. Rensford, R. Koranda, N. Calwell, J. Avery, I. Gustavson, L. Goetsch, D. Booten, D. Ashmore, J. Kennedy, P. Bradshaw, G. Worthington. I955 FOOTBALL Spirit Lake 0 Milford 20 Due to short practice schedule and lack of experience, the Indians lost their opening game to Milford. For many of the Indians it was their first game and they were out- matched by the superior Milford Pioneers. Spirit Lake 6 Emmetsburg 7 It rained allday as the Indians opened their conference season. Emmetsburg scored early in the game after re- coveringa SpiritLake fumble. Spirit Lake then proceeded to outplay the E'Hawks in every department, yet they lost. Spirit Lake 0 Cherokee 31 After a fine performance the pre- ceding week, the Indians fell to a Spirit Lake 6 Storm Lake 37 Spirit Lake cou1dn't stop Storm Lake's powerful back- field. Determined to wreck Spirit Lake's homecoming, Storm Lake displayed power and spirit which could not be matched by the Indians. Spirit Lake O Spencer 44 From the starting moments Spencer displayed power which had the Indians baffled. Not until the late minutes of the first half did Spirit Lake show any sign of life, but it was to no avail. It was the most exhausting battle of all year for the Indians as they fought desperately against the superior Spencer team. Spirit Lake 6 Sibley 21 The opening half sawthe Indians speedy C h e r o k e e outfit. It was a dazzling display of speed by Cherokee, spe e d w h i c h the Indians couldn't match. Spirit Lake 13 Sheldon 13 The Indians finally showed a sign of offe nse and defense. The game featured many nice runs by Spirit Lake and a defense which stopped the highly favored Sheldon team. ., , , playing one of their better games of the year. At the half it looked like quite a battle would progress and that possibly the Indians might win. Sib- ley displayed all of their teamwork and the Indians went down to their seventh defeat. Spirit Lake '7 Estherville 14 It was the last game of the season and the Indians compiled all the spirit and strength they could, but still went down in defeat. It was one of the best games of the season and it was no disgrace to bow before the champions. 4,. f f' if -., X-, uf. 1---, ! . A s-.M ,. ew S Q 'E 1? x., , 'WWI' -1 ki, 5 , ,v-I if lv N Q N N N N N N A an E ,W '. 1 , W fu, ,nuff N, 1-, N' .va I ,-,. 1 ,. 'X ' 5 qsyk xt.. ., ' - N . N N , N N N N N N N N N A - ww, W' u P. QCP 1 M Sgr Fw 1 K E ig . ::' . rbu.,Q'3'g1 . Vp GI L vu. M if ', 'QM 1 'ni QM' 2' ff ..-ff' W, .., ,U in-wk ' ,f F df K an I Os, if iff H: y 32, 1 W in 1 Hivxwligv in f Qui X Em 1 f A 3 ww 'ii X -W. nl X IQ, W My mx A , in N ig gn' A K' eg 255' M we-. HOMECOMING S f , . ff Ma N ' I I' K 'N f' a ' Sherrie Stoller Ardell Rodenberg Freshman Attendant Sophomore Attendant Q yi ff' A .f 'Z Q I A lffffffl ,I I' fl ,f f J I!! S nfl X11 0 X .. W to mlm. al' I 1 to ul f M Gwen Beauman Homecoming Queen B4 Marilyn Anderson Shirlee Fronk Junior Attendant Senior Attendant 12 1 X 55 +1 7 ' A Q :X f A, 'P 2? asv' AJ -4 sung :sf - AS .1 J... fi 9? T s , 4 5 X 5 4 R V fi Q. ws The Smoke Signal Staffconsists of twenty-one mem- bers, headed by editor, Dick McAninch and Business Manager, Myrna Morgan. The faculty-advisor again this year is Mrs. Mary Dixon. They have tried to keep the students and the town well-informed on the school news. SMOKE SIGNALS STAFF SEATED: Charlene Smith, Susie Sylvester, Sylvia Young, Jerry Jones, Janice l-Iartoog, Judy Webb, Dick McAninch, Garry Reddel. STANDING: Goldie Kelly, Diane Hansen, Sandra Ohlson, Linda Halquist, Dorothy Ieck, Mary Ann Sigler, Mickey Thelan, Cameron Arnold, Sue Anderson, Walter Barbee, Harry Mahannah, Jack Moore, Jim Gustavson, SMOKE SIGNALS THE AIR Every Thursday, these four students participate in broadcasting the high school news to the people of Dickinson County. LEFT TO RIGHT ARE: Jerry Jones, Susie Sylvester, Dorothy Jeck and Jack Moore. 14 A QL? hm ini I-nn ROW ONE: Susanne Sylvester, Dorothy Jeck, Dorothy Shelledy, Sharie O'Hara, John Kennedy, Judy Webb, Don Reddel, Jim Kennedy. ROW TOWg Bob Ashrnore,Jim Heick, Dick DeRousse, Diane Osgerby, Marilyn Anderson, Harry Mahannah, Penny Orr, Mary Ann Sigler, Linda Halquist, Jim Gustavson, The officers of the Student Council are President, John Kennedyg Vice-President, Dorothy Shelledyg Secretary- Treasurer, Judy Webb, The Student Advisory Council, established in 1951, has worked on many worthwhile projects during the year including Homecoming, Career Day, a Rec- reation Center, a high school employment bureau, and also sponsored a suc- cessful semi-formal dance, February 19. 15 .S l Jxxn Q A Sitting it out Did you know that ----- Dancing??? The main projects of the S. A. C. this year have been sponsoring the annual Career Day and an all-high school Semi-formal dance. Career Day was an en- lightening and helpful experience for all who attended. Students from all of Dick- inson County received guidance in choosing a career. Club 55 was one of the high points of the 54-'55 school year. The night club atmosphere of dim lights and fine music meant enjoyment for all. Glenn Holmes, Speaker Career Day audience ,N 1 4 A m X... .2 vt if 9'- , 'A . xi qw 3 ACT . COMEDY Directed by Mrs. Dixon YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Adelightfulcomedy which concerns a not too normal family who do just what they want to do with no questions asked. Martin Vanderhof, grandpa .......... Penelope Sycamore, Martin's daughter. . . Paul Sycamore, Penelope's husband .... Essie, Penelope's daughter ......... Alice, Another daughter ......... Rheba, negro maid ...... Mr. DePinna, the iceman. . . Ed, Essie's husband ..... Donald, Rheba's boyfriend. . Tony, Alice's boyfriend. . . Mr. Kirby, Tony's father ..... Mrs. Kirby, Tony's mother ...... Henderson, Internal Revenue Man. . Boris Kolenkov, dance teacher. . . Gay Wellington, an actress. . . Olga, Grand Duchess ...... Three Men ............ 17 , Harry Mahannah . Janice Hartoog . . . Garry Reddel , , Sharie O'I-Iara , , Charlene Smith ....Judy Vint . . . Dick -Gamble ... . .Ed Elkin , , , Pat Donahue .Charles Lusher . . Joe Christensen . . . Dorothy Jeck . . .Ronnie Ladegaard . .Dick DeRouuse . . . Ruth Babcock . . Myrna Morgan . . . Bob Currier Art Caskey Mickey Graeber QA. 2 1 2 f ...rr O P Q22 N , e 'Y o ,A ' V4 ' A04 A J ROW ONE: Dorothy Shelledy, Judy Webb Jerry Jones Myrna Morgan Marilyn Anderson, John Kennedy. ROW TOW jim Kennedy Cameron Arnold, Barry Maxson, Walter Barbee, Sylvia Young Mary Ann Srgler Sharie O'Hara,I11ene Johnson, Harry Mahannah Dick McAn1nch Garry Reddel, J im Gustavson. I DIAN ECHOES EXECUTIVE STAFF Jerry Jones, Art Editor, Myrna Morgan, Editor-in- chief: Marilyn Anderson, Assistant Editor, John Kennedy, Business Manager. 18 WINTER 55 , inf' may 19425 ,., ', an 6 a- i s '.. ' fl :T IV. Jocelyn Ansorge, Cameron Arnold, David Ashmore, Billy Baker, James Barker, Joann Bell, B, - ai ia .. as it A or L - J My tag s J ,,nna gi A -,at ZA' v Jack Blankenburg, Don Booten, Bob Burley, Sandra Christoffer: Keith Colwell, Sharon Deyitt, ' 3' 6' , F- A Q' a r K -ee ,. 1 7, ql., . Q P if, xy 1 K ' fel Gail Dickinson, Sharon Duke, Doris Dyson, Delores Edmunds, Robinette Ferguson, Barbara Fronk, 3 1 M , Q, Q 3 6' S Q, ww s 'GK fikbfxa x A , 'L 1 1 asv Cleone Gilbert, Michael Graeber, Bonnie Griffith, Ernest Griffith iff w e M . , f we-A , - A J t, ' S A ': - Linda Halquist, Laurel Hardman, Lawerence Hardman, Ted Hardman 174 ' A , Kay Grohe, Ivan Gustavson, X. 3 Q5 1 L Ve, 4... I ' Jim Hauenstein, Don Henderson 'K s cw fail 1 s for ' ff' Dewayne Hilliard, Darrell Hoffman, Adeline Hoss, Jerrold Jensen, Mary Kelly, Sharon Kinniston. 20 :Q 9:5 5-. J 1-,gr ga' :pf g,.i I ' A y H yxfr. Joel Lieb, Barry Maxo a 'ri sg 53? 7 f r . arf if fr. .ww W' I l Q Qin Q n, James Maytum, Justa McRunnels, Marian Miller, Ken Mitchell, 'QQ-4 F' 4 1 199 feng V A K ga! . Vw: I - 1 MN. 1 K .,. XV 'Vx .,hV 7 -.EJ-fx ' 1 s Q .. Q E P iv P Jack Norman, Pat Oliver, Sonia Olson, Melicent Orr, Diane Osgerby, Earl Parsons, Q 3 gf, 2 :Q Q 1 J X I 0 F 6: -'wi 2, is . R H? - yy- ij 5 Av Q Y W ' XTX l ri ' H' . fi L A x M As 1 I f ','f'jf Roger Paul, Sue Post, Carol Ramberg, Tom Ransford, Don Reed, Don Reddel, ' J EFI' if s .. .N ' ' mf' wg wwf Q Q n A. X 9' iw jf I. is A . I I6 ' ' D V ' J ' . 4 or i W s , , Bryce Redingron, Ardell Rodenberg, Jim Rurnbau sigier, 6 2 at ,Y w I. ,IL ISP? David Swanson, Terry Terril, Judy Vin 'Q ga Q . - .- YYA5 W ', li ' x ' 'S ' 4 IXJ N gh, Gloria Schomaker, Karen Schumacher, Mary Ann f ' iii 4' X.: Q V W-:fs 'J as Y sf t, Sandria Weaver, Judy Weik, Dick Welty, 1, 2491 s Q 9, Q . if if X X Q x K ffm , 4 5. f .4 ' Ronnie Wyatt, Terry Yager, Jerry Young, Richard Zellaha, Nancy Johnston, Tom Edwards. 21 , i ,E .. ,Q 1 lun, is it 1 lx. fx SN 'W ' r 14 ' VR. W 'S Aga: V it L Q,. in 'F 951-Q JN' ., H' SEN' ff' f W9 fr'-gwrfiss 5 'Ji All , A' ff Vi.. J ,Q c Q: ' .. ,ff 4 , rumah , will f' up , 1? . N- xlwqavk I Ks ' M ' 5 Q X A XX ' tri , 5' 1,69 A E X sfv-ff ' 1 ' at 1 ' ' if i ,Q g SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS The inside story of history Donnie Reddel, SAC Representative: Earl Parsons, Vice- Presidentg Jim Rumbaugh, Sergeant at Armsg Mary Ann Sigler, Presidentg Ardell Rodenberg, Secretary-Treasurer. SOPHOMORES IN CLASS I-I C Y xx, K Nt '-XA' i 5 Q . 1 ' .. sf xr 1 , 'S if ,T QM W Q SENIOR ATTENDANT-Char1eneSmith, Jim Gustavson. JUNIOR ATTENDANT-Barbara Meyers, Bob Phelps QUEEN-Linda Halquist, Terry Terril. FRESHMAN ATTENDANT-Marlene Hagedom, Perry Bradshaw, C o lp H Q '01 ? 2 h 5' 3 ? U n i d 0 e Vilv a N: .ti Q. Q . U x S 3 r ,l , fahis BASKETBALL QUEE The boys played their best--we crowned Linda Queen--and laughed and danced at our party. 23 Aw .Ish KLK M 4.1. John Kennedy Terry Dowd I ack Moore t ' it FN 1 --f:+-Q--Q A . ...-..s,,. '1 - Ri, at ,. I 3 E32 - 'ff t ' s . , AQV, 1 Q John Thomas Dick Yarnes It was a long dismal season for the Indians this year, as they struggled against inconsistency and lack of height. They opened the season with a spectacular game against Estherville. This seemed to indicate that they had found themselves, but then continued in a los- ing streak, as it seemed that they lacked the necessary depth to play four quarters. Late in the season, underclassmen who showed promise, were brought up to varsity, but failed to measure up because of lack of experience. Lynn Hedges Mervyn Fronk '1 +A f -+1 -.-as-as-any M - , .. 'I g Z 1 1 u .- .F W : C: c ., , , .. t V 'K m. W A - ' L... m 'Y m i ...K K E W - 1'- Harry Mahannah Ivan Gustafson Ronnie Wyatt Milford 47 -f si Sibley 65 r' '5' IH -- A 1- 4 'Mi 7-'Jr Everry 50 QI ,Q 4 ' 2: Estherville 67 .Jn , Storm Lake 34 '7'5'l 1' ' 37. 1, N Spence r 46 -i- 'fir Milford 60 Cherokee 35 Spencer 46 1 Sheldon 50 ' Emmetsburg 45 Estherville 59 Storm Lake 51 -?- Cherokee 43 -- Sheldon 63 Emmetsburg 53 I Sibley 55 1 ...-.. Sectional Emmetsburg 47 ' Merrit Parsons Don Reddel Clarence Radtke Garry Reddel f'3lll.. '7 W. '5'W ?..'f':'L'T ' Z' ' V -4' ' 7 4 ' N I - lixgfgsi A.. fm? JW fwglzkm K+, ' - : 7,3 'I 5 ' 'N' 'xr-'T' H - H 5 . 1 6, ,.4,,1r,,l g . .... S-. Pj ' S -in umm ' fm .ai gg-is-'www M,-K rl ,, --- . ,Q Q '- '-- - N l or-Q41 S 1- 4 - 0 4 X Q .L 4 , ,L-' X I, ij gg. . . ' - G' ' df Tj S S I K 1 A. . kk Q -1'- -'h 1 , A...- s i , f 'Y -. .. 2 'Q 1. 5 F -z- up .- My y NRI 118175 99 S X, A4 C 'IRITZ e,9lRlf y l6 i'i'T y SP1 17: SPIRPF S7311 Sul -tan: , WARE' it F mga '-Wil xc ,l' , ef or 1 ff ' , 1 L I ROW ONE: Tom Ransford, Jack Norman, Larry Jones, Earl Parsons, Roger Paul, Dick Zellaha, Tom Edwards, Bill Baker. ROW TWO: Delmer Phillips, Jim Kennedy, Harlan Schmidt, Victor Jones, Keith Colwell, David Ashmore, Jerrold Jensen, Jerry Vint, ROW THREE: Bob Phelps, Gary Fox, Jimmie Fries, Milo Armentrout, Vemon Whittler, Gary Worthington, Jack Oxenreider, Richard Bowen. SQUAD The B squad showed tremendous desire and spirit winning eleven games and losing seven for a fine season. If they continue to develop in this manner they should promise great things next year. RECORD WE THEY Sibley 41 60 E b 60 51 Jack Oxenreider Mrlfllzagifis urs 59 46 Richard Bowen Sibley 46 29 Everly 5 l 28 Estherville 48 47 Storm Lake 43 46 Spencer 34 49 Milford 65 40 Cherokee 55 64 Spencer 69 Sheldon 59 Emmetsburg 40 55 58 36 38 53 Excelsior Storm Lake Cherokee Sheldon 42 6 1 61 55 Estherville 67 46 54 49 Carol Wyatt Q. Q' The cheerleaders, full of pep, no matter what the score, led the student body during football and Sharon Weaver Diane OSSCIIUY basketball seasons in rooting for the Indians at the Judy Webb H pep meetings and games. Patty Hillary, lla Phillips, Jeanette Roggenburg, Charlene Smith. 27 E LETTERMEN'S CLUB ROW ONE: Tom Edwards, Jerry Vint, Don Reddel, Garry Reddel, Mervyn Fronk, Jerry Stover, Ed Arthur, Bill Eads JohnKennedy,John Thomas,jim Gustavson, Bob Phelps, Lynn Hedges. ROW TWO: Jack Moore, Wayne Goodman, Earl Parsons, Dick McAninch, Dick Yarnes, Harry Mahannah, Clarence Radtke, Bob Albers, Ronnie Wyatt, Ivan Gustavson, Jim Avery, Tom Ransford, Merritt Parsons, Sponsor. The purpose of the Lette rmen's Club is to encourage more boys to participate in competitive sports and to improve the athletic department. The officers for 1954-55 are President, Wayne Goodmang Vice President, Dick McAninchg Secretary-Treasurer, Jim Gustavson, Representative to the Stu- dent Council, Harry Mahannah, A Sadie Hawkins Day party was held in the late spring. Initiation for new members was in May. 28 THE STORM Jeff Mulkey ...............JerryJones Mary. . . . . . . . . . Charlene Smith The Hunter The Woman The Girl . . . . ...... Dick Yarnes . . .... . . . . .Alice Farr Marchetta Stilwell ONE-ACT PLAY MARY OF SCOTLAND Mary Stewart . . . .Dorothy Jeck Page . . ....... . . . . Millicent Orr Elizabeth York . . . . . Myrna Morgan POT LUCK Rosemary Edwards . . . . . .Dianne Ashmore Tom Edwards ..... ....... E d Elkin Mr. Hicks . . . ...... Barry Maxson Dr. Mitchell .... . . . Ronald Ladegaard Mrs. Mitchell. . . . . .Margaret Ehlbeck 29 G.R.A. A D MODER DANCE ROW ONE: Dorothy Shelledy, Susie Sylvester, Sylvia Young, ROW TWO: Charlene Smith, Myrna Morgan, Linda Halquist, Dorothy Jeck, Lois Armentrout, Jeanette Roggenburg, Judy Webb, Diane Osgerby, Alice Farr, r ROW ONE: Vivian Gatch, Betty Grobe, Pat Oliver, Bobbie Ferguson, Sandy Weaver, Barbara Fronk, Joann Bell, ROW TWO: Miss Klein, Judy Weik, Marilyn Rogers, Pat Hillary, Marilyn Anderson, Sue Post, Mary Ann Sigler, ROW THREE: Vera Wilson, Sharon Devitt, Sonia Olson, Gail Dickinson, Dorothy Jeck, Linda Halquist, Penny Orr. The Modern Dance girls presented two success- ful recitals this year. 30 SPRING . L' s et' 'f '-Ju -ci , ,A . .mx txt N4 9 M .. of 'W ' ' . . ., 4 V 52 fs '- I y .Q J' ur: G- -' 9 ds Marilyn Anderson, Ed Arthur, Jim Avery, Doris Bak, Walter Barbee, Pearl Bauman, 'J' , e ,isis-'cp 'ax urban A I :fl , A by it as Ray Booton, Jane Carr, Joe Christensen, Jim Clark, Ardis Coyer, Pat Donahue, .ts :WA intl' 35: .Q 'ara VM 1 ' 'X -1' t V' , f-4:6 2' npr ' A X... XL f Terry Dowd, Gwen Duis, Bill Eads, Janet Edmunds, Margaret Ehlbeck, Anna Marie Fisher, fa. ,,,.,. 1 s W, , .a 3' Q ,L M' Jasper, 1.- 7 1 V lv l ii. xi , wg. .,sf, ' , . A -,t 1 H Janis Fronk, Richard Gamble, Larry Goetsch, Dayton Gregerson, Betty Grobe, Donita Harmon, I' .3 gf gg 5, ,Q ' , .Q K .WMI , .4 4, A 3 X, ' xxx N ag in ?fi t. .Af',f - l Al A 'W 9 Lynn Hedges, James Heick, Patty Hillary, Dorothy Jeck, Frances Johnson, Bob Kannenberg, UU ,gf rvf ag . L h , i ,F J J , ii 5 ' s.' ' T, XX XX . 1 4 ' A . ' V A : fy? Peggy Kelly, Robert Kimball, Ronald Ladegard, Don Lindsey, Joann Meehlhause, Barbara Meyers. 32 i If 'f fn da 4 n Q! Y 1 R ' 1- 5, I twig en.. ig sr 'Y M my sXf '1f fi Xl ii S if Jack Moore, Bob Phelps, Delores Peiper, Marilyn Rogers, Roy Sangl, Mary Schmidt. Luella Singer, Mary Lou Snider, Marchetta Stillwell, John Sturies, Merlin Tritle, John Williams Dick Yarnes, Roy Roberts Ellsworth Poe, Principal, Walter Barbee, Marilyn Anderson, Dick Gamble, Dorothy Jeck, Merlin Tritle, Dick Yarnes flames Heick, not picturedj. 33 The road to the state finals is a long and hard path. Spirit Lake had three contestants who received Divisionl ratings at the state finals in Ottumwa. Dodie Jeck and Myrna Morgan each received two Divisionl ratings as they participated in two events. This was the cli- max to an attempt to interest students in speech in Spirit Lake. Dodie Jock, Myrna Morgan, Charlene Smith. The students at the right represented the many students who were contestants in the home speech contest. Although not all were state finalists, they had a good record and gave Spirit Lake a swell representation wherever they went. M . -..-...num ROW ONE: Jim Avery, Charlene Smith, Mary Ann Sigler, Linda Halquist, Janice Hartoog, Sharie O'l-lara, Diane Hansen, Goldie Kelly. ROW TWO: Walter Barbee, Merlin Tritle, Mary Ann Nor- grant, Margaret Ehlbeck, Joe Christiansen, Mickey Thelen, Bob Phelps, Bryce Reddington, Dodie Jeck, Myrna Morgan, Susie Syl- vester. Although they failed to qualify in the State Speech As- sociation Contest at Storm Lake, the debate team earned the right to compete in Foren- sic finals at Iowa City. They returned from Iowa City with a5-7 record which represents a vast improvement over last year. Dick DeRousse, Norma Jean Jacobson, Jean- ette Roggenburg, Jim Gustavson. CONCERT BA D 4 o -2 A 'l HE it 3.5 1 s , 5 I is , 4 A Q A l - X CherylHouchins,CcliaSwede,JudyBruhn, Margaret Ehlbeck, Connie Bush, Karen Bohn, Donna Jean Jansen, Charlene Smith,TomEdwards, Micky Graeber,Bobbic Ferguson,Dor'is Dyson,Wayne Hotchkiss, Patty Benit, Betty Grohe, Luella Singer,JoannMeehlhause,JoannBell, MerlinTritle, Stanley McCann, Bob Phelps, Jerry Bell, Joel Lieb, Rollie Chozen, Marilyn Rogers, Pat Hillary,Doris Bak, Dick Yarnes, Ronnie Wyatt, Roy Sangl, Jim Avery, Nancy Cain, Lois Northcy, David llausman, Cameron Arnold, Judy Weik, Marlene Hagedorn, Kay Grobe, Dick Gamble, Irma l-loldorf, Goldie Kelly, Philip Houser, lvan Gustavson, Walter Barbee, Terry Yager, Mary Ann Siglerg Director, Lorimer Olson. The concert band, directed by Lorimer Olson, displayed their fine inter- pretation and skill in the fall and spring concerts presented by the music de- partment. They also provided entertainment at the annual county Career Day. For their performance at the State Music Contest they received a Division ll rating. Our hats are off to this talented group. 35 PEP BA D x Q K I9 9 BAL? ' ' ' ROW ONE: K.Bohn, D. Jansen, C. Smith, G. Kelly, C. Bush, T. Ed- wards. ROW TWO: B. Ferguson, J. Meehll1ause,J. Bell, M. Graeber, R. Gamble, 1. Holdorff, K. Grobc, M. llagedorn. ROW THREE: L. Norihey, L. Singer, W. Hotchkiss, M. Tritle, D. Yarnes, B. Phelps ROW FOUR: C. Arnold, P. llouser, W. Barbee, J. Avery, P. Hillary J. Lieb. Our pep band, directed by Irma Holdorf, is a dependable and energetic group leading us through many pep meetings and ball games. No matter what the score, they keep the spirit high. Our faithful twirlers appeared leading the band at every home football game this season. The temperature might have been sub-normal but their perform- ance was always up to par. Penny Orrgjudy Wcikg Dorothy Jeckg Drum Major, Dick Yarncsg As- sisrant Drum Major,Sylvia YounggGail Dickinsong Sharon Kinnisron MAJORETTE MIXED CHORUS ROW ONE: D,Shelledy,D.Bak, S. Sylvester, J. Bruhn, E. Barnard, K. Bohn, M. Rose, P. Bauman, D. Hansen, A. Rod enberg, K. Schumacher, D. Dyson, S. Fronk, I. Phillipsg Director, James Gentry. ROW TWO: S. Young, S. O'Hara M. Sigler,B. Meyers, S. Kinniston, D. Ashmore, B. Fronk, S. Weaver, B. Redington, J. Lieb, M. Morgan, J. Baker, P Kelly,S. Post, B. Ferguson, F. Clinton, C. Houchins. ROW THREE: J. Webb. J. Roggenberg, J. Ansorge, L. Halquist C. Swede,P.llillary,D.Gamble,B.Phelps,W.Barbee,H.Mahannah, P. Houser, R. Tatro, G. Kelly, J. Bell, J. lxleehl- hause, J. Hutchinson, S. Bruns, N. Hagedorn. ROW FCUR: J. Weik, S. Olson, G. Dickinson, lxl. Graeber, J. Barker J. Maytum,T. Yager,J. Avery,B.Baker,B.Currier,M.Tritle,C. Radtke, A. Caskey, C. Arnold, B. Burly, D. Derousse L. Van Houten, C. Gilbert, P. Orr, L. Northey, C. Bush. Under the direction of Mr. James Gentry, the mixed chorus presented hea- venly, inspiring music as well as fun songs . They performed in a spring and fall concert, the traditional Christmas Cantata, and attended the music festival at Terril. The mixed chorus received a Division ll rating at the State Music Contest. 37 . 'Uv MIXED DOUBLE QLIARTET Pictured above is the Mixed Double Quartet which re- ceived a Division I rating. Students participating are: Back row: Terry Yager, Bryce Redington, Merlin Tritle, Bob Phe lpsg Front row: PearlBeauman, Doris Dyson, Martha Rose, Karen Bohn. Pictured at the right is Merlin Tritle, who received a Divisionl rating, for his baritone solo. Although not pic- tured, Bryce Rcdington also received a Division I rating for his piano solo. ARIO AWARDS As usual Spirit Lake had many con- testants at the music contestwhich was held at Perry. Of the many contestants entered Spirit Lake received three Division ll ratings were received by Spirit Lake students. It was pointed out by the judges that a Division ll rating was harder to obtain than it had been in recent years, consequentlya Division ll rating had quite a little meaning. MERLI TRITLE Shown at the left is Rotary President, Bob Burquist, pre- senting the vocal Arion Award to Myrna Morgan. Pictured at the far left is Irma Holdorf who received the instru- mental Arion Award. These awards are presented each year to the outstanding student in each department and were presented to these girls on Award night. 38 F. F. A. incl F -Q .ag ROW ONE: B. Kannenberg,D.Gregerson,L.Bush,R.Barkhoff,V. Wittler, Lindsey. ROW TWO: J. Miller, P. Swan- son, L. Kilts, B. Soar, D. Swanson, D. Phillips, G. Worthington, J. Heick, Advisor, Elwood Truman. ROW THREE: C. Lusher, V. Jones, E. Gilbert, H. Schmidt, S. Lloyd, M. Eads, J. Fries, B. Osborne. ROW FOUR: E. Arthur, B. Kimball, B. Eads, G. Hotchkiss, D. Hoffman, 1. Blankenburg. The F.F.A, has been one of the most active groups in high school this year. They attended conferences in and out of state, including the National Convention at Kansas City, the State Convention at Council Bluffs, and judging contests at Sioux City and Sioux Falls. They also sponsored a very successful skating party in march. F. F. A. OFFICERS Don Lindsey,Presidentg Bob Kannenberg, Vice-Presi- dentgjiml-leick, Secretary, Larry Bush, Treasurer, Ed Arthur, Sentinel, Ronnie Barkhoff, Reporter, Elwood Truman, Advisor. 39 ROW ONE: Neil Colwell, Ray Booton, Keith Colwell, Tom Ransford, Jack Norman, ,la k i Loore, Wayne Goodman, Terry Dowd,JolinThomas,Jim Kennedy,Jolin Kennedy, Terry Yager, Ronnie Hagedorn. POW TWO: Mr. Oxenreider, BillBakcr,JimAvery, Terry Terril, Ivan Gustavson, Bill Eads, Ed Arthur, Bob Albers, Ronnie Wyatt, Larry Jones, Earl Parsons, Roger Paul, Tom Cliristenson, Mr. Bowen. I 955 Track Squad The track squad ran in some tough competition this year. Such meets as Holstein, Sac City, Worthington, and Pocahontas. Being a young team today had no real threats this year, but developed some fine prospects for the future years and show promise of a well-balanced team. Senior Trackmen SENIORS 47. G' r AL,- A BOB ALBERS Lettermen's Club 49 Football 3,4g Track 4. RUTH BABCOCK G. R.A. 4g You Can't Take It With You 4g I Re- member Mama 4. G.R.A, 1,2 ,3,4g Annual 3. LOIS ARMENTROUT Treasurer of A. G. Club 25 G.R.A. Cabinet 4g A.G. Club l,2g G.R.A. 1,2,3,4g Operetta HMS Pinafore RONALD BARKHOFF F.F.A. 2,3.4g F.F.A. Reporter 4g Stage Manager 4. Q u GWEN BEAUMAN A DARLENE BELKEN DARLENE BELL A.G. 1,25 G.R.A. 1,2,3,4g Woman's Page Uncen- G.R.A. 1,2,3,4g S.A.C. 35 A.G. l,'2,3. sored . RONALD BOOTON PAT BRADSHAW Treasurer 2g Vice-President 3g Mixed Chrous 4. G.R.A. 12.3.45 A.G. 1,25 Vocal 2.3. 'main -'Ulm -:..- ,iff L.gA. J - , ' if .pig Qftiliwi . X , Q S X X if A rf-K: wife:-f rw? EA ' A ' l ti CHARLOTTE BURLEY G,R,A. 12,35 A.G. 1. ROGER CAAUWE FREEDA CASKEY A.G. 1,25 G.R.A. 1,2,3,4g Vocal 1,2. TOM CHRISTENSEN Track 4. DICK DEROUSSE SAC.Representative 45 HMS Pinafore 25 Creatures ofImpulse 1,Mixed Chorus l,2,3,45 Boys' Glee Club 25 Shall We Join The Ladies 1' You Can't Take It With You 45 Debate 3,45 local Honor Society 3. I Remember Mama 4. 132.9- . ,V , 5 . .- Nfl A ' 4' LARRY BUSH Treasurer F.F.A. 45 F.F.A. 1,'2,3,45 Football 2,35 Bas- ketball 1,25 Track 1. ART CASKEY Football25Chorus2,45 YouCau'tTake lt With You 45 I Remember Mama 4, BOB CURRIER Football 12,35 Basketball 12,35 Track 35 Vocal 1, 23,45 All-State Chorus 45 Operetta HMS Pinafore and CreaturesofImpulse , You Can't Take It With You 4. EDWARD ELKIN Basketball 1,25 Football 35 Track 1,25 You Can't Take It With You 45 Pot Luck 4. 3 if 1 L ALICE FARR G.R.A. Representative lg G.R.A. 1,2,3,4g Class Sec- retary 253,45 Annual 1, G.R.A. Cabinet 1,2,4g Glee Club 1,2g HMS Pinafore 2, The Stom1 4. SHIRLEE FRONK G. R.A. l,2,3,-lg Smoke Signals 23, Chorus 1,2,3,-lg Q ,f w'!,f'i MERV FRONK Lettermen'sClub3.4g Football 1,43 Basketball 1,2,3, 4g Track 1,2,3g Chorus 1,2g Radio Speaking 3. WAYNE GOODMAN President Lettermen's Club 4, FFA 1 2, Letterman's Club3,-1, Football l,2,3,4g Basketball 1,25 Track 1,3, Glee Club l,2,3,-1, HMS Pinaforeug Homecoming 4, Attendant 73.4. rn, JIM GUSTAVSON Vice-President 2, President 4, Secretary Lettermen's Club 4, Smoke Signals 3,45 Annual 3 .45 Lettern1en's Club 3,45 Football l,2,3,4g Basketball 1,2gTrack 1, 2g Debate 3,45 The Late Christopher Bean 2, l Remember Mama 4, Local HonorSoeietyg Boys' State O EFOR Sv ,ff Y:- DIA NE llA NSEN G.R.A. l,'2,3,4g GleeClub l,2,13,4gChorus 2,3,4g Dra- ntatics 3,4. SAlLY HAYES G.R.A. 4. JAMES HARTOOG G. k.A. l.2,3,4g A.G. 1,25 Smoke Signals 3,-lg You Can't Take It With You 43 Oration 4. IRMA HOLDORF G. R.A. 3,43 Band 3,4g Glee Club 1,2 ,3, Sax Quartet 4, Pep Band Director 49 All State Band 4. is . Mite L X.. . Ak'L GAYLE HOTCHKILL F.F.A. l,2,3,4g Football lg Track lg Basketball 2. NORMA JEAN JACOBSON G.R.A. 1,2,3,4g Debate 4. ILLENE JOHNSON JERRY JONES G' R',A' 1-2'3'45 G'R-A- Cab1HQt3:A-G. 1-2? Vocal ClassOfficer lg Student Council lg Photography Club 1,21bITlOkCSlgll3lS3QAllIlU314Q 'I Remember Mama 2. Smoke Signals 3 Qsmokesignals '-on Air-' 4. An- 4. ' ' ' ' LL GoLD1E KELLY G.R.A. l,2,3,4g A.G. 1,2g Band 1,2,3,4p Pep Band 1, 2,3,4gBandStaffg Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Speech Contest 45 Smoke Signals 4. JOHN KENNEDY ClassOfficer2, Student Council2 ,3,4g Student Coun- cil President 3,4g Photography Club 2, Annual 3,45 Letterman's Club 2,3,4g Football 1,2,3,4g Basketball l,2,3,4pTrackl,2,3,4g Golf3,4g Local Honor Society. CHARLES LUSHER F.F.A. 3,45 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3g Creatures of Im- pulse lg HMS Pinafore 2, Antic Spring 2, You Can't Take It With You 4, I Remember Mama 4. nual 4, The Perfect Idiot 35 The Storm 4. ,w,. Y. .aa l . LAVONA LLOYD G.R.A. 1,2,3,4. HARRY MAHANNAH S.A.C. 2,3,4g Lettermen's Club 2,3,4g Smoke Signals 4gAnnual4g Football 1,2g Basketball 1,3,4g Track 1, 2,3gChorus 1,2,3,4g HMS Pinafore 2, Late Chris- topher Bean 2, Antic Spring 2, You Can't Take It With You 4, I Remember Mama 45 Boys State 33 Local Honor Society 3. Q 4 ,-Q-. V-if 'Eb DICK MCANINCH ClassSecretary 15 Class Sgt. At Arms 45 Vice-Presi- dent Lettermen's Club 45 Editor of Smoke Signals 45 Lettermen's Club 3,45 Annual 45 Football 1, Basket- ball 1,2,35 Track l,2,3. CARLYLE MCCLURG Football25CameraClub'25 Alternate for Boys' State. A' 'im b - X 5 iv 'i '1 My ya DOLORES MCCANN G.R.A. l,2,3,45 A.G. 12. GERALDINE MERTENS A.G. 15 G.R.A. 1,2,3,4. 122' .Na la 4. if' iffy' MYRNA MORGAN Annual Editor 45 Smoke Signals 2 3,4 Assistant An nual Editor 35 S.A.C. 35 G.R.A. Cabinet The Pink U Dress 25 I-l.M.S. Pinafore 25 You Can't Take It With You 45 Mary, Queen of Scots 45 Local Honor Society 3. SHARILYN O'HARA MARY ANN NORGRANT A.G. 1,25 G.R.A. 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus. SANDRA OHLSON A.G. 1.2.35 G.R.A. 1,2,3,45 Smoke Signals 4. S.A.C. 45 G.R.A. l,2,3,45 Modern Dance 1,2 .35 An nual2,45 Majorette 45 Vocal 1,2,3,45 HMS Pinafore 25 Antic Spring 25 You Can't Take It With You 45 I Remember Mama 4. BOB OSBORNE F.F.A. Reporter 45 F.F.A. l,2,3,45 Basketball 1,25 Bas- ketball Manager 35 Football 2,35 Track 1,25 S.A.C 4. ,J 'E' ,am K 4- I . ' 2 A S ET I x . .,. 55,4 K ILA PHILLIPS A.G. 1.2: Treasurer A.G. 1gG.R.A. 1,2,3,4gGlee Club 1.2,3,4g Mixed Chorus 2,3,4g 11 Team Cheerleader 4. GARRY REDDEL Lettermen's Club 3,4g Smoke Signals 3,4g Annual 4g Basketball 2,3,4g You Can't Take It With You 4. JEANETTE ROGGENBURG D G.R.A. President 3g G.R.A. Volleyball Chairman 45 G.R.A. l,2,3,4g GirIsG1eeClub 3,43 Madrigal 3g Solo 3g Debate 4g Humorous Reading Contest 3g 11 Team Cheerleader 4. DOROTHY SHELLEDY Class Representative lg Class President 3g S.A.C. Vice-President 4g G.R.A. Vice-President 4g G.R.A. 1,2,3,4g S.A.C. 1,3,4g Annual 4g Local Honor So- ciety 3g Vocal 1,2,3,4g Girls State 3g Cheerleader 1, 2gHomecoming Attendant lg Basketball Queen 3g I Remember Mama 45 H.M.S. Pinafore 2. CHARLENE SMITH ClassVice President lg Class Treasurer 4g Band Staff 4: G. R. A. Cabinet 3,4g Band 2.3.45 Seventeenth Summer lg You Can't Take It With You 4g The Storm 4: I Remember Mama 4g Smoke Signals 3, 4g Cheerleader 4g Football Homecoming Attendant 2gBasketballHomecomingAttendant4g Speech Con- test 3.4. kj 5 ' k 1 0' 4 'A' HA it IL 6 sg A We I tl- e . I, , sr V. .f ,J,,.. T N to .-.:, ., -ss ze. if Mir,-ft? Q -- ,y -4. in Q - ' ex--'Ras - 4 4. CLARENCE RADTKE Basketball 3,45 Football 3,4g Mixed Chorus 3,4. OLIVE REID G.R.A. 2,3,4g Mixed Chorus 3. rg W li fT ' I . E JERRY STOVER Lettermen'sClub3,4g F.F.A. 2,3,4g Football 1,2,3,4. SUSANNE SYLVESTER G.R.A.Cabinet 3,4gS.A.C.4gG.R.A. 1,2,3,4g Modern Dance 1,2,3g Girls Glee Club 1,3,4g Mixed Chorus 2, 3.4g H.M.S.Pinafore 2g Antic Spring 2g Seven- teenth Summer lg Speech Contest 3,4g Smoke Sig- nals 3,4gSmoke Signals On the Air 45 Speech Con- test 3,4g Local Honor Society 3. K' l erasure .v. V V 3 .J VL -f uv, '43-37 MICKEY THELEN Smoke Signals 4. JOHN THOMAS ClassTreasurer 35Class ViC6-P1'6SidCl1I45LCIt6l'I'I'lCY1'S Club 45 Basketball 2,3,45 Golf 3,45 Track 45 Local Honor Society 35 BoysState 35 President Driver's Club. JERRY VINT Lettermen's Club 3,45 Football 1,2,35 Basketball 25 Football Manager 45 Basketball Manager 4. JUDY WEBB S.A.C. 2,3545 S.A.C. Secretary-Treasurer 3,45 Class Vice-President lg G.R.A. l,2,3,45 G.R.A. Cabinet 2, 3,45 Smoke Signa1s2,3,45 Annual 3,45 Modern Dance 2,35 Mixed Chorus1,2,3,45 Glee Club1,2,3,45 Crea- tures of Impulse 15 HMS Pinafore 25 Basketball Queen 25 IstTeam Cheerleader 3,45 Local Honor So- ciety 3. SYLVIA YOUNG G. R.A. Secretary-Treasurer 45 Band staff 45 G.R.A. 1,2,3,45Ar1r1ua1Staff45Smoke Signals 1,2,3,4g Mod- em Dance25Chorus 1,2,3,45 HMS Pinafore 25 Ma- jorette 1,2 .3 .45 Assistant Drum Major 4. DI IDED WE FALL ATIO AL DickDeRousse.Charlene Smith, Dorothy Shelledy. John Kennedy Harry Mahannah. John Thomas. Jim Gmtavson, Ila Phillips. r Mr Mi ROW ONE: Charlene Smith. Treasurerg Jim Gustavaon, President: Alice Farr,Secrerary. ROW TWO: John Thomas, Vice-Presidentg Dick Dellousse. SAC Representative: Dick McAninch.Sgt. at Arms. 49 JUNIGR-SENIOR PRGM 7 r 1 .lk ,- Qfrxf -s f' G, ., png- , f I 1 1 .' v ' , f,'j 6 I 4, ' t f 4 -'-f.-'1 ' f 4 1 .713 ,. 1 , ra, ,Q-.:,'.f.v 'll ,qi S ,Z-5,-Li' li. f , 1 ' Y -Q ..ffj..f El :'f ef1e 1' ., I, new -M -f L Q lf wif wg . ,, xr 5 if W M - V N , 3' ' , , , A., Y ., U Xu A 'I , I' ' ul , J' . 4 .'F1!7!l, - T If vllllhl K H K . jff' YRS j ff xvl Y L I , h my i f-1-i'gg.:::J:1:i5Z5-xj.'-X ' .I .A- faculty, and school board members to join them on an exciting trip to S time in Paris . We all enjoyed a delicious meal served by members sophomore class Speakers at the banquet were: LynnHedges, Master of Ceremonies: D Jcck Junior Class President, Gay Orr, Superintendent, and Milo Chozen, Board President. After the banquet we all went to the gymnasium for an ing of dancing to the music of the Spencer High School Dance Band. The gym was decorated in a beautiful Paris scene. The eiffel tower the center, and around the sides of the room were authentic sidewalk Later in the evening we enjoyed a fine floor show which also corres with the Paris theme. The class of '56 gave us an evening of pleasure a tertainment which we will long remember. On Saturday, May 25, the junior class invited their guests, the '55 se I l n ' a ' l F 1 50 . , ' lg A ' T 2 - Q I s i-Zi in 1 SENIOR MAY BREAKFAST Qigf Q. Civil' ,. an L, . Look out, boys I was here first, kid ., W. ' .., l M .,., ..., .,, . .,. Q h. , i?:v 1 ' Qt., ' W ' K' ,-,' fi 1 AAA N -avgigg iks . 1 . ,1:2 2 W eirfi g sir ' i Q :ff . a s A A or Y e if f A 'K W Huh? Go. Go. Go Where's the coffee pot? Who took my plate? Why didn't you stop and get me? Those and many more exclamations were heard at the senior breakfast held at Gull Point, May 23 at 6:00 A.M. Despite the confusion we all had a wonderful time. While we ate pan- cakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee we were entertained by Norma Jean Jacobs on and Roger Caauwe playing the piano. 51 CLASS DAY AND HCNQRS K s K - , t John Thomas Jim Gustavson Harry Mahannah Citizenship Award Valedictorian Salutatorian The seniors entertained the school with their annual class day activities on Tuesday morning, May 23. As an opening the seniors sang Dear Old Spirit Lake followed by the wel- come from Senior President, Jim Gustavson. The program consisted of readings of the class history, will, and prophecy, presentation of SAC officers, passing on of the peace pipe, plus several musical selections which included a very appropriate closing solo, Perfect Day , sung by Reverend B. J. Swede. The newly instigated honor night was to climax to the busy day activities. Awards were presented in speech work, athletics, cheerleading, and for work on the year book. The Arion award in the instrumental group was earned by Irma Holdorf, in vocal to Myrna Morgan. ' Bob Osborne was given the DeKalb Agriculture Achievement Award. Ten of our bus drivers received awards for safe driving. The National Honor Society gained eight new members and seven were named to the Local Honor Society. The Citizenship award was presented to John Thomas. Our Valedictorian is Jim Gustavson: and Salutatorian, Harry Mahannah. 52 .jg 3 st if 1- E' I A K 'M W A 1 93 tis' - ,ap M ata ,,- A N.. N Q H WM -A M I FA:-1 I .... A ' sr rw D .fx ,m-ev--... nf: .. nr - 4 1 A 1 6 if lv , rv If ff I gn' . If I REMEMBER MAMA SENloR CLASS PLAY DIRECTED BY MRS. DlxoN Katrin . . Mama . . Papa . . . Dagmar . . Christine . . Mr. Hyde . . Nels ..... Aunt Trina . . Aunt Sigrid . . Aunt Jenny . . . Uncle Chris . . A Woman .... Mr. Thorkelson . . Dr. Johnson . . Arne- ..... A Nurse . . Soda Clerk . . Madeline . . . . . . . Dorothy. . . . . . Florence Moorhead Bell-boy . . .... I On May 18, those who attended the senior class play viewed a few of the heart-warm- ing experiences of a simple Norweigan family through the eyes of their eldest daughter Katrin. CAST . Charlene Smith . . Janice Hartoog . .Jim Gustavson . Dorothy Shelledy . . Darlene Belken . . Dick DeRousse . . Mickey Thelen . . Ruth Babcock . . Sharie O'Hara Susanne Sylvester . Harry Mahannah . . Lois Armentrout . Charles Lusher . . . Gary Reddel Randy Stephenson . Gwen Beauman Tom Christensen . . . .Judy Webb . . Illene Johnson . .Irma Holdorf . Art Caskey 7 -m From this year's Indian Echoes Staff six members were chosen to lay out the book and complete all assignments. As merits of award, Miss Hul- verson gave each member a. gold yearbook pin. Judy Webb, Dorothy Shelledy, Myrna Morgan, John Kennedy, Jim Gustavson, Harry Mahannah. 55 Guiding words to Seniors by Reverend Wittstruck of the Metho- dist Church. We will long remem- ber his helpful advice in building our plans for the future. And to the senior class of'56 we offer this peace pipe . The peace pipe, a token of friendliness and good will presented to Dorothy Jeck president of this year's junior class, by the senior president, Jim Gustav- son. O N Q 05 . The paper, books and pencils are tucked away now and the old bell has summoned the Class of '55 for the last time. Footsteps still echo through the halls and memories of these past years in SLHS lingerg brilliant for awhile yet fading as time passes. The door of education is flung wide once again, yet this time a new class will ascend and with them go our wishes for success, honor, and happiness, such as those that we have had. 56 k 'M f 'i F5 '54 U. -' f- If 1 4 'r 3 ii'-'K -f.w.Q1- LILLY A1.Lw.'1.,,,,fg:g,:,... .,m,'eAf,v at ',,..,L.H.4f-- g Muzi- -- gf nw- e' ff, ,.,, ..,,..v-c 4.4 ,...- - W--4. -.,.:.. L-A, ff-M f.g 'r', ', --pw: fv- :..w-,Fl ..- gavmfwx,ww-fw.2ESl.: -Q:--1s'uw,,e ,,,-1.. N ,R .... - mm, 'fl . 'y'. 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