Armstrong High School - Tiger Yearbook (Armstrong, IA)

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Class of l955 Back Row: Billy Champney, Gayle Peterson, -lack Richmond, David Nvhite, Robert Leach, Billy Peterson, Arlo Jones, Leo Kirk, Roger Lindell, Stanley Horswell. Third Row: Barbara Redhead, Barbara Richmond, Cheryl Gaarde, Helen Williams, Elgene Anderson, Shirley Higley, Marlene Peterson, Doris Quam, Kathryn Rovn, Lavonne Fretty. Secoml Row: Dale Schu- macher, Don Kinnander, Clifford Plath, Joe Eiscnbacher, Arden Sabin, Clifford Larson, Dick Krumm, Jr., Donald Burgeson, Mr. Hansen Csponsorj. Frou! Row: Darlene Dolf, Violet DiXon, Sharon Lund, Joann Cheever, Roberta Hanson. Absclll: Roger Place. On August 27, 1951, we freshmen came to school unaware of all the fun and friends we would have in high school. Since it was our first year in A.H.S. we were rather shy or green,' as everyone called us. About the time we started to get brave a few of the freshmen were initiated, but from then on we had a lot of fun. We had school parties, sports, and band besides all of the other enter- tainment provided for us, which made us glad that we had come to high school. As this year comes to a close we will never for- get the fun we had as freshmen, and also look forward to another successful year in A.H.S. We freshmen wish the seniors 'lGood Luck in the future. Elgene Anderson-lankiest girl Donald Burgeson-best future farmer Bill Champney-biggest mouth Joan Chcever-nicest smile Violet Dixon-dizziest Darlene Dolf-calmest Dwight Dolf-shortest Joe Eisenbacher-best loafer LaVonne Pretty--quietest Cheryl Gaarde-best musician Roberta Hanson-stubbornest Shirley Ann Higley-reddest hair 4CDaffyniti0ns,' Stanley Horswell-best teaser Arlo Jones-most energetic Don Knnnander-giggliest Leo Kirk-best arguer Dick Krumrn-most unconcerned Clifford Larsen-most bashful boy Robert Leach--tallest Roger Lindell-most scientific Sharon Lund--friendliest Gail Peterson-smartest remarks Marlene Peterson-most flirtatious Bill Peterson-lady's man Roger Place-newcomer Clifford Plath-cleverest Richard Provencher-newcomer Doris Quam-blondest hair Barbara Redhead-best thinker Barbara Richmond-best singer Jack Richmond-best-dressed boy Kathryn Rovn-best cook Arden Sabin-darkest hair Don Schroeder-best general nuisance David White-solemnest Helen NWilliams-best farmers wife

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Class of l954 Brick Row: Bernard Verbrugge. Roger Larson, Freddy Walters, Dick Johnson, John Fothergill, Delbert Schealler, Wayne Hoff- meyer, Mary Rasmussen. Third Row: Bob Schwartz, Jack Schultz, Doris Verbruge, LaVonne Peterson, Marlene Wadsworth, Jerry Laffrey, Judy Kingston, LaDonna Porter. Secoml Row: Jane Cheever, Phyllis Horral, Janet Thackrey, Karen Questad, Sharon Opsal, Betty Redhead, Eddie Helgason, Mr. Hinkley Qsponsorj.Fr0I1If Row: JoAnn Cornwall, Mildred Prescott, Harvey Schroeder, Serle Mitchell, Marilyn Porter, Marie Sandt. Absmi: Joy Place, Louise Guerdet. Some people may think we sophomores have a colorless year-no initiation, no Junior-Senior Ban- quet, no class plays. What a misconception! As a sophomore, one is just getting into the swing of things. As freshmen we were eager, excited, cur- ious, and confused. Now we are smooth, suave, sophomores with two more exciting years before us. Not that this has been dull! Class parties, as- sembly programs, class movies, single-leader dis- cussions fa product of English classj , driver train- ing, and even a class play, the infamous Cloud Burst which was supposed to be a tragedy, and it was-these and countless other items combined to give us a year we'll never forget. Twenty Years Hence Jane Cheever-W'ood Carver Joan Cornwall-Fingerprint Classifier John Fothergill-News Commentator Louise Guerdet-Writer of Weekly Gossip Column Eddie Helgason-Beautician Wayne Hoffmeyer-Gravedigger Phyllis Horral-Toy-designer Dick Johnson-Ballet-Dancer Judith Kingston-Mechanic Jerry Laffey-Telephone operator Roger Larsen-Orator Serle Mitchell-Music Composer Sharon Opsal-Streetcar Conductor LaVonne Peterson-Salesman of Explosives Joy Place-Chiropractor LaDonna Porter-Glassblower Marilyn Porter-Dentist Mildred Prescott-Olympic Skiier Karen Questad-Sound-effect man Betty Redhead-Vocal Soloist ..15.. Marie Sandt-Scrubwoman Delbert Schealler-Comedian Bob Schwartz-Bum Jack Schultz-Minister Janet Thackrey--Building Inspector Mary Rasmussen-Bookkeeper Bernard Verbrugge-Tree Surgeon Doris Verbrugge-Veterinarian Marlene Wadsworth-Harness Maker Freddie Walters-Banker

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Calendar of Events AUGUST Purchase of books. First day of regular class work and meeting of new teachers. Just getting back into the swing of school life. SEPTEMBER Labor Day and our first vacation of the new school year. Fall Testing Program for High School students. Fall Testing Programg also Baseball with Fenton here. Election of class officers and senate members for grades nine through 12. Desk Workers met with Mr. Ortmeyer to learn the rules. Desk workers began work. First Student Senate meeting was held. The Armstrong Kiwanis entertained school students at Esrherville-Fairmont football game. Speech and Hearing Clinic for Freshmen heldg also Base- ball with Swea City here. Baseball with Fenton there. First P.T.A. Meeting of new school year was heldg began Student Senate presidential campaigns. Marimbist presented first assembly program for all school. Presentation of Student Senate Presidential candidates in assembly program for all school. Voted Bonita Redhead as Student Senate President and David Smith as Vice President. Just an ordinary day. OCTOBER Senior pictures taken all day by Genelli Studios of Sioux City. Received reports and scores on Fall Tests. District Baseball Tournament. So To School film by Navy for Jr. High and High School. Mr. Hamilton spoke to High School. Delighted, excited seniors were displaying their proofs. Student Senate decided how to choose cheerleaders and when to begin dancing lessons. Pictures were taken for the annual and everything was upsetg first dancing lesson by R. Hinkley. No School because teachers attended County Institute at Estherville-Note: They must not be able to keep up with Armstrong's brilliant students as they have to learn more. Gus and Cassie Armstrongls Jungle Wonders were pre- sented to entire school. Tryouts for cheerleading by two groups of girls. Election of Cheerleaders. 18 19 20 22 26 27 30 1 2 3 6 9 12 13 16 19 20 22 23 24 27 30 3 4 7 11 12 -13- First snow fall of season. Mr. Ortmeyer went to Des Moines to let Mr. Bogard see how he'd like to be Superintendent. All State Music Tryouts at Spencer with Betty Davis on 'ltopf' Juniors 'lplasteredl' the school building advertising their play. The Juniors made Jr. High and High School curious as to the outcome of their play, in the afternoong in the evening the Juniors displayed exceptionally well their play Act Your Agef, Juniors again displayed their play to the public. Conference Band Festival at Burt. NOVEMBER No School, the Teachers went to I.S.E.A. Convention at Des Moines. No School, Teachers still at convention. Did it ever snow and blow!! Music concert by Band and Glee Clubsg Arnold Gaarde, Jackie Schultz, and Jack Richmond presented skit to High School to sell Basketball Season Tickets. First of all High School party was huge success-games, dancing, eats. Armistice program at 11:00. First pep meetingg First Basketball game here with Fenton. The boys won by a scant point whereas girls really did the job up right by overwhelming them. Parkinson's Cello Act at 1:00g Basketball with Gruver- there-The boys won by 32 points and the girls for the first time in years, defeated Gruver on their home floor. Girls Basketball Jamboree at Lakota. Boys Basketball Jamboree at Swea City. Thanksgiving vacation. Thanksgiving vacation. All State Music Festival. Basketball with Swea City there-AHS lost both A and B games to the Swedes. Heartbreak! Basketball with Burt there-AHS won both--Success! DECEMBER Student Senate voted for a replacement cheerleader. Basketball with Titonka-here-Boys came through with flying colors but girls lost. Basketball with Ledyard-there-Girls suffered another defeat but boys won. Basketball with Thompson-here-Boys managed to easily win and girls were defeated. All Bell Program, at 1:00 and 8:00 P.M.-About Latin American Countries.