Tama High School - Iuka Yearbook (Tama, IA)

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First row: tLett to right, Bill Platt, Frances Chantland, Dick Carpenter, Iulius Lauderdale, Louise Soucek, Ann Peters, Cecelia McCoy, Second row: Billy Rugq, Ioan Croskey, Sally Pelham, Doreen Fiala, Marian Spire, Alice Overturt, Audra Peters, Don Twiselton, Beverly Harlan, Louise Kupka, Lester Graft. Mary Io Witosky, Shirley Bryant. Third row: Ella Mae Peters, Phyllis Frahm, Sue Hartsell, Doris Brown, Viola Soucek, Don Anderson, Fred Patterson, Bill Shilhanek, Lynn Frink, John Tomlinson, Leo Kupka, Eugene Weitzell, Darwin Twiselton, Betty Thill, Iames Rucker, Alan Iones. Back row: Norma Harlan, Miss Eleanor Beatty, Keith Roberts, Iack Walker, Iames Dumbauld, Rex Weitzell, Billy Robeson, Dick Frink. BAND One of the largest and finest organizations in the music department this year was the band. Under the excellent direction of Miss Beatty the band accomplished some fine work and also displayed a true spirit of musicianship. Throughout the year this group gave several performances. Stirring and entertain- ing music was provided at all the football and basketball games. They also gave sev- eral concerts, but perhaps the highlight of the whole year was the participation in the music festival which was held here in Tama on April 2. Our band had the opportunity of playing in the mass band which was composed of bands from Toledo, Traer, and Gladbrook. The instrumental department was also composed of some outstanding small groups. The trumpet trio, the clarinet quartet, and the brass sextet will be remembered for their fine music. This department was also distinguished for their fine group of soloists, who were featured at various programs during the year and who also took part in the music festi- val April 2. These students were Shirley Bryant, saxophone: Marian Spire, French horn: Anna Lou DuPre, piano: Norma Harlan, drum: Louise Soucek, bass clarinet: Cecelia McCoy, flute: Don Anderson, trumpet: Keith Roberts, tuba: Iulius Lauderdale, oboe: Alan Iones, trombone.

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MIXED EHURU5 A group which displayed an interest and a true enjoyment in singing was the mixed chorus. Under the very capable direction of Miss Bush, it progressed rapidly after its organization at the beginning of the second semester. This group also took part in the music festival which was held at Toledo, March 31. Many members were added to the mixed chorus after the picture of this group was taken. These students were Genevieve Marlow. Shirley Nelson, Iune Stigers, Edith Mason, Gloria Youngbear, Voda Weaver La Von Iacobsen, Rita Jacobsen, Alice Mochal, and Kenneth Peters. One of the most entertaining of the small groups was the boys' quartette. These boys certainly displayed their en- joyment in singing. It was composed of Iames Mochal, bass: Fred Patterson, baritone: Lynn Frink, second tenor: and Iulius Lauderdale, first tenor. Several boys did some fine work on solos also. Iames Mochal, Iulius Lauderdale. and Fred Patterson displayed some fine talent in this work. GIRLS ELEE CLUB Tama again had a glee club of which everyone was very proud. This success was due to the keen interest and de- termination shown by the girls and their new director. Miss Ione Bush. Several appearances were made during the year, but perhaps the highlight of these was the participation in the music festival at Toledo. March 31. Officers for the year were the following: Manager, Marilyn Bramblett: Assistant Manager, Alice Mochal: Secretary, Ianice Sincox. An outstanding small vocal group was the girls sextet. These girls sang for various programs and certainly provided music that everyone enjoyed hearing. This well organized and trained group was composed of Betty Ratliffe, and Ianet Lauderdale, first soprano: Alice Overturf and Ianice Sincox, second soprano: Audra Peters and Iune Stigers, alto. The vocal department was very fortunate in having the fine group of talented soloists that it had this year. These students sang several times throughout the year, and they all took part in the music festival at Toledo. We wish continued success to these soloists: Edith Mason, Betty Ratliffe and Gloria Youngbear, soprano: Alice Overturf, Genevieve Marlowe, and Ianet Lauderdale, mezzo soprano: Audra Peters, contralto.

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ATHLETICS rf F W Front row: Ben Morgan, James Rucker, Kenneth Peters, Bob Alexander, George LaMasters, Fred Van de Walle, Iohn Thill. Second row: Duane Cory, Cliff Maiden, Russell Shope, Edgar Coleman, Frank Hardon, Bill Corns, Iulius Lauderdale. Third row: Rex Coleman, Alan lones, Merle Kensinger, Norman Kauble, Hubert Zhorne, Bob O'Connor. FUUTBALL The Hawks had this year the greatest team in the history of Tama High. Their records will long live in the annals of their high school Alma Mater. Starting the season with ten seniors and one junior, Coach Hoskins, assisted by Mr. Rogers, built a team that went through the entire season untied and undefeated. They had only a six point total scored against them. Coach Hoskins was called into military service before the end of the season, and Mr. Rogers finished out the season. The first game of the season was with the Spartens of Grundy Center at Tama. In this game the Hawks won by a 13 to O victory. The next rival for the Hawks was Nevada in a non-conference game. On a bad night, with about an inch oi snow on the ground, the Hawks beat them. also. by a score of 13 to 0. In the previous year at Colfax, we had received a nice defeat, and we wanted to give it back. This we did, the score-14 to U. Then the first conference game with Belle Plaine at Tama. The Hawks, although coming out with a 7 to 0 victory, played their worst game of the season. The next game was with the Brooklyn Bears at Brooklyn. This game. tumed out to be a one sided affair with a 38 to 0 margin. Monte was the next eleven to meet the Hawks. After the Hawks started rolling they rolled up a 40 to O. Then came the game to see which team would take top honors in the conference, Marengo or Tama. The Hawks made their bid when they scored early in the fourth quarter. Marengo threatened once, but the Hawks held them on the one yard line for four downs. This was a goal line stand that will long be remembered in Tama. On November ll came the annual Traer-Tama Armistice Day game. Before the sound of the final gun the Hawks had sustained a great loss. The Hawks had been scored on for the first time this year-final score 21 to 6. Then the final game of the season with the Hawks' northern rival, Toledo. The final score being 46 to 0. This year set many outstanding records that the teams of the future may strive to break. First, the Hawks were untied and undefeated: ne xt, they had a total of only 6 points scored against them. Third, in the Toledo game the Hawks held them to no first-in-tens, Fourth, also in this game the Hawks never once had to punt. Some of the boys received mention throughout the state. On the third I. D. P. A. All State Team, Bill Coms won the half back post. On the Iack North All State Team, Captain Bob Alexander made the sixth team. Also to receive honorable menion on these teams were Iim Rucker at a tackle, Frankie Hardon at the quarter- back, and Kenneth Porter at the guard. The following boys will be missed next year from the starting line-up because of graduation: Bill Coms, Capt., Bob Alexander, Frankie Hardon, Kenneth Porter, lim Rucker, Iohn Thill, George LaMasters, Russell Shope, Duane Cory. Fred Van de Walle, and Norman Kauble.