Audubon High School - Wheeler Yearbook (Audubon, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1953 volume:

VWJM Compiled and Edited by Members of ... I Ill'll ert mw SMS§ UhiJubon sScJjoo) DEDICATION We dedicate this 1953 WHEELER to the parents of the members of the class of 1953. Through the inspiration and guidance of our parents, we have progressed through the hallowed halls of Audubon High School and emerged into the gateway of our new age of living, adulthood. We appreciate this guiding light more than the power of mere words can express. With deepest gratitude, we, the members of the class of 1953 of Audubon High School, dedicate this book, with all of its mem- ories, to you, our parents. lclministra ti ion Congratulations--Class of ’53 I sincerely hope that as you browse through this annual, many pleasant memories of your high school days at Audubon High will be brought to mind. As the memories of the friendships, activities, social events, etc., flash through your mind, I hope that there will be at least one “tiny” spot left for a pleasant recollection of your super- intendent. Best wishes for a happy and success- ful life. H. H. Rice, Superintendent To the seniors of ‘52 - '53: May your visions of duty ever increase. May your friendships forever last. With wishes for your best--always. Your High School Principal, Ted L. Frese, Principal 4 MISS MARGARET ALTHOUSE English MR. DELVIN CARVER Music MISS ARLETTE BITTLE English, Speech MR. JAMES CHRISTEN Coach, Physical Education MR. ALLEN DRAKE Science, Physics, Chemistry 5 MRS. MARIE DRAKE Typing, Bookkeeping, Shorthand MISS GLADYS FLORINE Girls’ Physical Education MISS ESTHER KEITH Home Economics MR. HOWARD MULLENS Biology, Community Problems, Drivers' Training 6 MR. ERNEST O’DONNELL Mathematics, Secretarial Practice, Typing MR. WENDELL ROLLINS American History, Comtemporary Problems MR. HAROLD SIEGLAFF English, Social Problems MR. HARRY SCHLEY Mathematics, Geometry, Girls' Coach MRS. CAROLYN ZENTMIRE Science, Librarian 7 MRS. JUANITA RICE Office Secretary PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Dr. Harold K. Merselis; Earl Lang: Robert Clark, President; Ben Schmidt; Axel B. Jensen; Gay Thomas, secretary; A. A. Kruse, Treasurer not pictured. We owe a great deal of gratitude to those who so willingly do- nate their time and service to better our school life in every way. The influence of this group's decisions is so widespread that its effect is felt upon the life of each student as well as every citizen of our community. The Board of Education has provided opportunities for us, the students of Audubon High School, that we may obtain a well- rounded education. To what advantage we utilize these opportuni- ties will be determined in the years that lie ahead. 8 Discussing the plans of graduation are the senior officers, LEFT TO RIGHT: President, Ed Van Gorder; Secretary, Patricia Jayne; Vice President, Ann Lindholm; Treasurer, Don Jensen. This group is largely responsible for the bringing of senior activities and projects to a happy and memorable conclusion. Reading up on economic facts in There were many guest speakers at contemporary problems. the senior class meetings. .Seniors JANICE CARTER Shorty Class Officer 2; Class Play 3; One-Act Play 4; Director 3; Student Council 3, 4; Office Work 3; Annual Staff 4; Y- Teens 1, 2, 3,4; Officer 4; Cabinet 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Officer 3; Cheer- leader 4; Honor Roll 2; P.T.A. Carni- val Queen Attendant 2. AMBITION: To become a successful nurse. DELIA ANDREASEN Dilly Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4. AMBITION: To be a success. MYRON ABILDTRUP Max Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 4; Basketball 1,4; Wrestling 3; Track 1,2, 3,4. AMBITION: Be successful and have fun. DARREL BENTON Squirrel Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Bas- ketball 1,3; Wrestling 2; Track I; Baseball 1,2,3,41 P.T.A. Carnival King 4. AMBITION: Farming. 11 SARA MAE ANDREASEN Y-Teens 1,2,3,41 Red and White Staff 3. AMBITION: Attend College. DALLAS ANDERSEN Hi-Y i, 2, 3,4; Choir 2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4. AMBITION: Artist or some kind of religious service. JANET ASMUS General Course; Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4. AMBITION: Work two years and then get married. JIM BRUUN Hi-Y 2,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; Baseball 3.4 AMBITION: To be successful. PAUL EAGEN Squeak Hi-Y 1, 2, 3,4; Class Officer 3; Pep Club 4; Class Play 3; Annual Staff 4; Football 1,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Student Manager I, 2; Baseball 2, 3,4; Track 1,4; Honor Roll 1,2. AMBITION: Pro-baseball, be a good husband and be happy. ELAINE BALD Fuzz Y-Teens 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,4. AMBITION: To work for a while, then get married. Seniors 12 Seniors ELAINE BORKOWSKI Bow Y-Teens 2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2, 3,4; Concert Band 1.2,3,41 Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; Trombone Quartette 3; Soloist 3; One-Act Play 3; Librarian 3; Honor Roll 1, 2,3,4. AMBITION: Any type of work that I can find satisfaction in. REU EDDY Hi-Y 4; F. F. A. 1,2,3; Football Wrestling 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4. AMBITION: To be a success. RUTH BORKOWSKI Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Choir I; Glee Club 3, 4; Office Work 3; Honor Roll I. AMBITION: Nurse or housewife. FRANK EBERT Hi-Y 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Officer 3; An- nual Staff 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3,4; Track I, 2, 3,4; One- Act Play 4. AMBITION: To work hard when young and retire at an early age. JANET BLACK Janie'’ Y-Teens 1,2,3,45 Pep Club 1,2,3,45 Officer 4; Student Council 4; Office Work 2, 3; Student Manager 4; Librar- ian 3; Homecoming Queen 4. AMBITION: Attend college and becoi a grade school teachfcr. RICHARD EASTERLY Dick General Course; Film Operator 4. AMBITION: To get an office job. GAY CHRISTENSEN Christy Y-Teens 1,2,3,41 Officer Work 1,2, 3.4- AMBITION: To work in some commercial field. HOWARD HECKER Marching Band 1,2, 3,4; Concert Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; Choir 3, 4 AMBITION: To be successful. HAROLD GREER F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Officer 3; Student Council 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Track 2 Honor Roll 1,2. AMBITION: To attend college. MAXINE CHRISTENSEN Honor Roll 2, 3,4; General Course. AMBITION: To be a mathematician. 14 Seniors Seniors LOUISE HARDIE Louige Class Officer I; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Officer 3; Cabinet 2, 3,4; Pep Club I, 2, 3� 4; Officer 3; Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Class Play 3; One-Act Play 1,2,3,41 Student Council I; Officer I; Office Work I; Basketball I,2,3,4; P.T.A. Carnival Queen 1. AMBITION: To be an air hostess. PATRICIA DAVIS Pat Y-Teens 4; Pep Club 4. AMBITION: To be successful. RICHARD HEIKEN Dick” Hi-Y 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Track 1,2, 3.4. AMBITION: Mechanic or farmer. DAVID HEUSS General Course; Hi-Y 3,4; Essex Iowa 2; Council Bluffs I. AMBITION: Attend College or appliance work. BETTY DEIST General Course; Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4. AMBITION: To be successful. 15 DUANE HILSABECK Hi-Y I. 2, 3,4; Wrestling 3,4. AMBITION: To be a success in what- ever I do. CLARK JACOBSEN Archie Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Football 2; Wrestling 2; Track 1, 2. AMBITION: To be successful. NORMA JEAN GRIFFITH Y-Teens 1,2,3,41 Honor Roll 1,2,4. AMBITION: Attend college, become a teacher and then get married. LOUISE GLEASON Deed Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Choir 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Girls Sextet 3; Soloist 2, 3,4. AMBITION: To become a secretary and enjoy life, j •Seniors JOHN HOLLAND Ace” Hi-Y I; Football 1,4; Basketball I; Baseball 1,4; Track 1,4; Wentworth Military Academy 2, 3. AMBITION: To be successful. Senior A DUANE JENSEN F.F. A. 1,2; Football I; Basketball I; Wrestling 3; Baseball 2, 3. AMBITION: Go to California. JUANITA HANSEN Net Y-Teens 1,2,3,41 Cabinet 4; Class Officer I; Pep Club 1,2,3,41 Student Council I; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 2; Class Play 3; One-Act Play 3,4; Speech Contestant 4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4. AMBITION: To achieve my aim, what ever it may be. LEROY JENSEN Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4: Wrestling 3,4; Track 3. AMBITION: To attend college. 17 LOIS HENRIKSEN Y-Teens 1,2,3,41 Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3; Librarian 3; Marching Band I, 2; Concert Band I, 2; Valen- tine Queen 4. AMBITION: To do office work. MARILYN HANSEN Y -Teens 1,2,3,4; Office Work 2, 3,4; Librarian 2; Basketball 2, 3,4; Pep Club I, 2, 3,4; Honor Roll 2. AMBITION: To be happy and success- ful. JERRY JENSEN Hi-Y 4; F. F.A. 1,2,3; Wrestling 3; Track 3,4; Marching Band 1,2, 3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,41 Dance Band 1, 2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,41 Trombone Quartette 2, 3,4; One-Act Play 4. AMBITION; To be an engineer. RAMONA JORGENSEN Y-Teens 2, 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Class Officer 3; Office Work 1,2, 3,4; Choir I; Honor Roll 1,2, 3,4. AMBITION; To be happy and success- ful. CLARK KAUFFMAN Sam Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Class Officer 2; Student Council 2; Football 1,2,3,41 Basket- ball I; Wrestling 2. 3,4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track I; One-Act Play 4. AMBITION; To attend college. BETTY JENSEN Y-Teens 1,2,3,41 Pep Club 3,4; Office Work 2, 3,4. AMBITION; To become a secretary and enjoy life. Seniors DON JENSEN Pete Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Officer 1,2,4; Pep Club 4; Class Officer 3,4; Class Play 3; One-Act Play 2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 3; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,4; Wrestling 3; Track I, 2, 3; Honor Roll I, 2, 3.4; Homecoming King Attendant 4. AMBITION; To be a doctor. 18 Seniors PATRICIA IAYNE Pat” Y-Teens 1,2,3,41 Officer 4; Pep Club 4; Honor Roll 1,2, 3; Class Officer 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3,4; Concert Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 3,4; Bb Clarinet Quar- tette 1,2, 3,4; Clarinet Soloist 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Clarinet Quartette 1,2, AMBITION: To be a nurse. THOMAS KERWIN Casey Hi-Y I, 2, 3,4; Class Play 3; One-Act Plays 3, 4; Wrestling 3; Track 3. AMBITION: To be a dentist. GENE LACY Hi-Y 2, 3,4; Wrestling 3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,41 Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1,2, 3,4; Boys Quartette 3,4; Soloist 2, 3,4; All State Chorus 3; One- Act Plays 3,4. AMBITION: Dance band work. ELAINE LEHWALD General Course; Y-Teens 2,3,4. AMBITION: To be a secretary. SHIRLEY LANG Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Honor Roll 1,2, 3,4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3,4; Concert Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Ban 4; Choir 4; Glee Club 4. AMBITION: That I may live a life to b proud of. DARRELL LAURIDSEN Hi-Y 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; Student Coun- cil 2; Wrestling 2, 3,4. AMBITION: To enjoy life. RAYMOND MADSEN Ray Hi-Y 4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3; Pep Club 4; Wrestling 2, 3,4; District Champion 4. AMBITION: Have fun and be successful. PHYLLIS MILLER Fudd Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,41 Cheerleader 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Miss Merry Christmas 4; P.T.A. Car- nival Queen Attendant 3. AMBITION: Beautician. BETTY MICHAELSON Mike Y-Teens 1.2, 3,4; Choir I; Glee Club I. AMBITION: To be successfull in what- ever I do. 20 Seniors HAROLD RATTENBORG Hi-Y 2, 3,4; Marching Band 1,2, 3,4; Concert Band 1,2, 3,4; Dance Band I, 2, 3,4; Pep Band I, 2, 3,4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Saxophone Quartette 1,2,3,4; Mixed Quartette 3,4; Boys Quartette 3,4; Soloist I, 2, 3,4; All State Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4; Wrestling 3. AMBITION: Music or mechanics. Seniors ANN UNDHOLM Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Cabinet 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Officer 4; Class Offi- cer 4; Class Play Director 3; Student Council 2,4; Choir 2, 3,4; Glee Club 2,4; Girls Sextet 2; Office Work I; Honor Roll 1,2,3,41 Librarian 1,2; P.T.A. Carnival Queen Attendant 4. AMBITION; To be a teacher. JEANETTE MORELAND Jeanie Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Cabinet 4; Pep Clul 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Office Work 3; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 2; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4. AMBITION; To be successful in any field that I choose. LEROY MERK General Course; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. AMBITION; To be a farmer and a cattle feeder. DARRELL MYERS F.F.A. 1,2,3; Class Play 3; Choir I, 3,4; Track 2. AMBITION; Navy or mechanics. 21 CAROL OLSEN Y-Teens ,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,41 Class Play 3; Choir 2,3,4; Glee Clu 4; Office Work 1,2; Librarian 2. AMBITION; To be a success in what- ever field I choose. CHARLES MUMGAARD Chuck” Hi-Y I, 2, 3,4; Officer 2,4; Pep Club 4; Class Officer 3; Honor Roll 2, 3,4; Football I; Student Manager 2; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,41 Track 1,2,3,45 Baseball 4; Boys State 3; One-Act 2; Annual Staff 4. AMBITION: To become an engineer. NADINE PAULSEN Na Y-Teens 1,2,3,45 Pep Club 1,2,3,4. AMBITION: To be successful in what- ever I do. PAUL MATTHEWS Mac Hi-Y 1,2, 3,45 Marching Band 1,25 Concert Band 1,25 Dance Band 15 Pep Band 1,25 Choir 1,25 Soloist 1,25 All State Chorus 2. AMBITION: To become a crane operator. DONNA PARKER General Course: Y-Teens 1,2, 3,45 Scranton 3, AMBITION: Secretarial work for two years and then get married. 22 Seniors DEAN PAULSEN Dizz Hi-Y 1,2,3,45 Officer 3,4; Pep Club 4: Football 1,2,3,45 Basketball 15 Wrestling 2,35 Track 15 Baseball 2, 3, 45 Class Play 35 Student Council 4. AMBITION: To be a doctor. Seniors LOIS SANDER Sandy Y-Teens 1,2,3,41 Cabinet 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Officer 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Librarian 2; Hon- or Roll 2; One-Act Plays 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3; Annual Staff 4. AMBITION: To live a successful and enjoyable life. REX RESER Hi-Y 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Track 1. AMBITION: To be successful. WILLIS SIMMONS Willie F. F. A. I, 2, 3,4; Officer 3. AMBITION: To own an outstanding herd of dairy cattle. 23 DOROTHY PETERSEN Dort Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,3. AMBITION: To be a nurse. CHARLENE PETERSEN Char Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1.2, 3,4; Choir 2,4; Glee Club 1,4; Office Work 3; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4, AMBITION: To be happy and success- ful in whatever I do. RODNEY SCHROETER F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4; Wrestling 3,4; Track 2� 3 AMBITION: To be a successful farmer. ROSELLA RASMUSSEN Rosie Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Officer 2, 3; Pep Club I, 2, 3,4; Choir 3,4; Glee Club 4; Student Council 3; Librarian 3. AMBITION: To be successful in what- ever I do. THOMAS WELCH Tom Hi-Y 2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 3; Wrestling 2; Track 3 4« AMBITION: To enjoy life. 24 •Sen Lord MARGARET PETERSEN Maggie Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club I, 2, 3,4; Glee Club 4; Basketball I, 2, 3. AMBITION: To be a success and have fun. Seniors JON WIEMANN Little Jon Hi-Y 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Class Officer 2; Student Council 2,3,4; Officer 4; One-Act Play 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Captain 4; Track 1,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Honor Roll I; Annual Staff 4; P.T.A. King Attendant I; Homecoming King Attendant 4; Boys State 3; Exira 2. AMBITION: To attend college and become a high school teacher. COLLEEN ROBINSON Coc Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Librarian 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Choir I; Glee Club 1,4; Annual Staff 4. AMBITION: To become a housewife. EDWIN VAN GORDER Ed Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Officer 1,2; District Chaplin 2; Class Officer 4; Student Council 3,4; Officer 4; Class Play 3; One-Act Play 2,4; Director 3; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Wrestling 2; Student Manager 3,4; Honor Roll 3; Annual Staff 4; Home- coming King Attendant 4. AMBITION: To do well, something worth while. ESTHER SAND Y-Teens 2, 3,4; Office Work 4; Honor Roll I. AMBITION: To be a teacher. 25 WILLIAM WITT Woody General Course; Basketball 3. AMBITION: Join the marines and run a diesel. ELAINE SORENSEN Sorn Y-Teens 2, 3,4; Marching Band 2, 3,4; Concert Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Office Work 3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4. AMBITION: To be a good secretary. REBECCA WILLIAMSON Becky Y-Teens 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 4; Student Council 4; Choir 3,4; Glee Club 4; Librarian I, 2, 3,4. AMBITION: To be successful in what- ever I do. MERLYN WINTHER Merl Hi-Y I, 2, 3,4; Football I, 2, 3,4; Co- Captain 4; Wrestling 2, 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; P.T.A. Carnival King Attend- ant 3; Homecoming King 4. AMBITION: To own a successful business. JUDSON ZENTMIRE Jud Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Officer 3; Student Coun- cil 3,4; Football Student Manager I, 2, 3,4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; All State Chorus 4. AMBITION: To become a florist. 26 Seniors SHIRLEY ZAIGER Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Cabinet 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Class Officer 1, 3; Student Council 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3; One- Act Play 1,2, 3; Marching Band 1,2, 3, 4; Concert Band 1,2, 3,4; Dance Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Saxophone Quartette 2,3,4; Office Work 1,2; An- nual Staff 4; Honor Roil I, 2, 3,4; Speech Contestant 3,4. AMBITION: To be remembered for a life-time of constructive living. 2) a per 3 T)o jbipft oma3 LOWER PICTURE, TOP ROW: Jon Wiemann, Howard Hecker, Paul Matthews, Frank Ebert, Ed Van Gorder, Don Jensen, Charles Mumgaard. SECOND ROW: Jud Zentmire, Richard Easterly, Clark Jacobsen, Clark Kauffman, Colleen Robinson, Beverly Olson. FRONT ROW: Ann Lindholm, Shirley Lang, Carol Olsen, Charlene Petersen, Patricia Jayne, Sara Mae Andreasen, Rebecca Williamson, Louise Gleason. As the kindergarten class enrolled in 1940, probably the thing farthest from their minds was a high school diploma. Thirteen years' time changes many things, for now this original group of twenty-one constitutes a distinct part of the eighty members of the 1953 graduating class. 28 29 BACK ROW . L. Hansen; L. Henriksen; S. Kerwin; M. Carlson; S. Blohm; H. Albertson; M. Anderson; P. Cavanaugh; S. Jensen; M. Campbell; T. Andersen; K. Blohm; F. Finncrty. MIDDLE ROW: K. Borkowski; C. Kester; M. Culbertsen; R. Hetiss; C. Hamann; J. Huffman; C. David; C. Crees; C. Blackman; E. Parrott; B. Deist; G. Crees. FRONT ROW: D. Jensen; B. Groteluschen; L. Clark; R. Christensen; R. Armentrout; R. Black; J. Black; H. Hardie; R. Hansen; D. Hollister; F. Jorgensen; D. Detwiler; J. Davis. SPONSORS: Mr. H. Sieglaff; Mr. E. O’Donnell; Miss E. Keith. In the fall of 1952 seventy-four students were officially registered as juniors. Their choices for class officers were: Jerry Davis, president; Bill Groteluschen, vice-president; Charles Manatt, treas- urer; Mary Kuntzweiler, secretary. The junior class play, “Seventeen Is Terrific,” was well presented and merited a high attendance. The juniors were well represented in extra-cur- ricular activities. Several of their members were listed on the student council group. On the whole, the juniors have shown themselves to be hard-working and progressive through the year, and it is hoped they will continue toward their goal, a high school diploma, with the same spirit. BACK ROW; E. Ploughman; D. Sjoblom; D. Lebeck; B. Swanson; R. Rasmussen; A. Nelson; M. Petersen; J. Snyder; M. Kesselring; P. Thomas. MIDDLE ROW: M. Mendenhall; D. Nissen; B. Petersen; M. Kuntzweiler; M. Murray; B. Murray; S. Osbahr; K. Klinkefus; L. Nissen; M. Winther; M. Kroger. FRONT ROW: D. Mortensen; D. Sunberg; L. Nasby; G. Williamson; G. Reinemund; P. Larsen; C. Sorensen; J. Roth; C. Manatt; G. Works; P. Testroet; G. Railsbeck. SPONSORS: Mr. H. Sieglaff; Mr. E. O'Donnell; Miss E. Keith. HISTORIANS! FUTURE SENIORS! 31 •Soph omore BACK ROW: P. Heuss, E. Heuss, G. Aikman, D. Borkowski, M. Andersen, L. Christensen, R. Clausen, C. Farley, G. Henricksen, F, Fairchild, R. Hemmingsen, P. Davitt, D. Christensen, MIDDLE ROW: J. Jayne, M, Eddy, E. Carlson, B. Brown, C. Duling, D. Borkowski, C. Hamann, B, Haskins, M. Hagglund, B. Hansen, W, Brannon, D. Deist, C. Jensen, C. Heuss, R. Gleason, FRONT ROW: S, Griffith, B. Albertsen, B. Elsberry, M. Andersen, C. Carlson, C, Crouse, C. Jensen, C. Hansen, D. Jensen, P. Eagen, K, Horn, P. Albright, D. Christensen, D, Easter- ly, G. Bruun, D. Jensen. SPONSORS: Mr. Kristensen and Miss Althouse. Pictured from left to right are the Sophomore class officers: Assistant Treasurer, Karl Mag- nussen; Secretary, Marilyn Andersen; Vice Pres- ident, Carol Nelson; President, Don Merk, Treas- urer, Marlene Hardie, was absent when picture was taken. These officers have lead the class through a year of extensive activity. The Soph- omores have held three class parties and have sponsored a few school dances and concessions to begin earning funds to meet Junior year ex- penses. These Wheelers of 1955 are an indis- penable group who have contributed to the success of Audubon High School. Sopii omore BACK ROW: F. Jorgensen, D. Rosenkild, C. Scott, B. Kardell, J. Mendenhall, W. Seime, K. Magnussen, F. Parker, D. Merk, R. Jurgens, C. Oakley, L. Williamson, D. Sandage, A. Oakley, J. Petersen. MIDDLE ROW: D. Shoesmith, P. Schmidt, L. Schmidt, R. Sorenson, B. Jordan, L. Zinke, C. Nelson, V. Jorgensen, L. Zinke, E. Jespersen, P. Petersen, L. Young, F. Norris, M. Jorgensen. FRONT ROW: M. Nielsen, I. Lindholm, S. Larsen, I. Winther, S. McCuen, I. Winther, S. Petersen, P. Reuss, D. Struck, S. Williamson, D. Petersen, R. Rustvold, D. Lykke, R. Rob- inson, R. Lacy. SPONSORS: Mr. Kristensen and Miss Althouse. BIOLOGY CLASS ENGLISH CLASS rednman BACK ROW: D. Nielsen; D. Nelson; R. Davis; D. Jensen; D. Haner; C. Rose; G. Thysen; J. Christen- sen; D. Nielsen; P. Christensen; A. Young; L. Williamsen. MIDDLE ROW; R. Wellendorf; G. Cristensen; V. Sorensen; J. Mullenger; D. Petersen; P. Sieglaff; S. Welch; M. Sorensen; C. Phillips; P. Shoesmith; G. Sorensen; K. Sand. FRONT ROW: J. Brannon; C. Rattenborg; D. Jayne; D. Hansen; B. Schroter; H. Cavanaugh; J. Nielsen; B. Petersen; R. Williams; E. Oliver; B. Yokum; G. Simmons; D. Sunberg; SPONSORS: Miss Florine, Mr. Drake. Although freshmen are the youngest and new- est members of the A.H.S. student body, they lost no time in becoming acquainted and taking part in all activities. Members of the freshman class par- ticipated in varsity and Jr. Hi. athletics, one act plays, the clubs, and other activities around school. For the P.T.A. Carnival they elected Darrel Nel- son and Shari Johansen as their king and queen. They were led during the year by the following offi- cers, who are, from left to right, Dave Hansen, Vice President; Connie Phillips, Secretary; Pat Shoesmith, President; Treva Heaflinger, Treasurer. BACK ROW: H. Cavanaugh; A. Albertsen; J. Andersen; L. Madsen; M. Borkowski; D. Franck; J. Abeltins; L. Burger; L. Miller; D. Elmquist. MIDDLE ROW: R. Grabill; G. Andreasen; M. Feltner; J. Hansen; L. Murray; C. Chaney; S. Clark; C. Detwiler; S. Kallesen; J. Jacobsen; M. Kuntzwiler. FRONT ROW: B. Deist; T. Heaflinger; C. Eddy; A. Jensen; S. Kerwin; J. Hensen; C. Densmore; K. Kauffman; D. Cavanaugh; A. Lehwald; S. Johansen; D. Mortensen; L. Camp- bell; W. Ebert. The first event of the school year was the initiation at which the freshmen were officially welcomed as mem- bers of the school body. In the classrooms the freshmen proved they could settle down and go about the business of getting an education. This was clearly shown by the number of freshmen on the Honor Roll. 35 Coracle C luSA BACK ROW: D. Mendenhall, P. Sonkson, W. Andersen, D. Andersen, M. Mendenhall, L. Berzins, M. Mortensen, J. Abeltins, J. Ploughman, J. Davis, G. Crees, D. Larsen, M. Hardie, R. Lewer, R. Jensen, G. Speas, A, Aunins, C. Haskins, R. Byriel, G, Parris, MIDDLE ROW: B. Rustvold, R. Hansen, J. Lauritsen, B, Davitt, C, Railsback, L. Williamsen, S. Miller, A. Rose, J. Rattenborg, S, McDonald, S. Macklin, P. Eaton, H. Albertsen, J, Alt, R. Balodis, E. Burkhardt, W, Elsberry, D, Christensen, H, Christensen, C. Hamann, K. Snyder, A. Grabill, FRONT ROW: E. Andersen, K. Olsen, J. McGuire, J. Winther, A, Rice, R. Davitt, C. Mantz, M. Koenig, K, Horn, J. Parris, B. Jorgensen, J. Heuss, Z. Gaskill, J. Hansen, E, Andersen, M. Gilbert, E. Heuss, J. Cavanaugh. SPONSORS: Mr. Schley and Miss Bittle. In the spring of 1953 sixty eighth-grade stu- dents received their diplomas. The year's ac- tivities were begun by having a hayride and a picnic at the Water Works Park. A Christmas Party, at which they exchanged gifts, was their next big event. At their spring party they learned new dance steps and enjoyed an evening of dancing. Their class plays, Wildcat Willie Takes a Tumble and Life of the Party , were both huge successes. These activities were led by the following class officers who are pictured at the left: president, Darrell Larson; vice president, Monica Koenig; secretary, Janet McGuire; treasurer, Jane Alt. Jdit parade Tell Me Why Buttons and Bows 37 The Old Master Painters The Woodchoppers' Ball Y-Teen Cabinet Working hard ? Noon rush! And the band played on----- 38 Right note ? Genius at work? ! The purpose of the Student Council is to assist in promoting a more democratic high school and to bring about more cooperation between the student body and the faculty. The Council sponsored many projects for the benefit of the school body. Several of the more outstanding ones were sponsorship of the student court and organizing of the local chapter of the National Honor Society. Officers, elected at the beginning of the second semester, were: Charles Manatt, president; Connie Hamann, vice-president; and Marlene Jorgensen, secretary-treasurer. The first semester officiers were: Marlene Jorgensen, secretary-treasurer; Jon Wiemann, vice-president; Ed Van Gorder, president. The two sponsors are: Mr. Carver and Mr. Frese. 40 The Hi-Y has a membership of fifty-four. It is a Christian organization found in many high schools throughout the nation. It is a branch of the Y. M. C. A. Boys from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes are eligible to join the club. Members took part in the Christmas pageant, and also presented an Easter program. They also helped promote many community projects. The Hi-Y officers, from left to right, are: Secretary, Don Jensen; Treasurer, Charles Mumgaard; President, Dean Paulsen; Vice- President, Bill Grotluschen; Chaplain, Max Abiltrup. 41 Standing at left, looking over the business for the next meeting are: Vice-President, Shirley Jensen; President, Janice Carter; Secretary, Lcla Schmidt; Treasurer, Carlene David. VJ.D. eenA Seated from left to right are this year’s cabinet members. FIRST ROW: Patricia Jayne, Frances Campbell. Ann Lindholm, Shirley Zaiger, Janice Carter, Jeanette Moreland, Louise Hardie. SECOND ROW: Shirley Jensen, Mary Kuntzweiler, Lela Schmidt, Phyllis Schmidt, Carlene David, Kathleen Klinkefus, Mary Colette Murray, Lois Sander. For the first time in our school, the boys were allowed to join Pep Club. Their goal is to inspire enthusiasm, to develop school spirit, back the teams at games and events. The main activities of the Pep Club included a Fall Picnic, Homecoming Coronation, sponsoring of the Pep Parade. They sold pennants and book covers to raise money to sponsor future activities. The Pep Club, again to raise money to aid the basketball girls in attending the state tournament, held February 26 in Des Moines. Standing at left discussing the book sales are: Marilyn Hagglund, Secretary; Bessie Jordan, Treasurer; Janet Black, President; Ann Lindholm, Vice-President. 44 The Audubon F.F.A. is an organization of sixty-one boys, whose major objective is to obtain and develop leadership training. Their Annual Pro- gram includes leadership, recreation, thrift, co-operation, community service and scholarship. Last year’s accomplishments include: a bronze award in The National Program of Work Contest; conducting a county-wide rat control campaign, after entering the National de-Con Control Contest. The group sponsored sodding the County Hospital grounds and the new Grade School grounds. Five gold awards were won by Audubon at the District F.F.A. Contest. SEATED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ARE: Secretary, Roland Black; Advisor, Mr. James E. Hamilton; Vice-Presi- dent, Arnie Nelson; President, Charles Manatt; Reporter, Jerry Davis; Assis- tant Treasurer. LeRoy Christensen; Sentinel, Richard Jensen. STANDING ARE: Assistant Reporter, Darrall Shoe- smith. SEATED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ARE: R. Black, K. Borkowski, H. Greer, P. Larson, J. Mullenger. STANDING ARE: D. Nelsen, C. Kester, C. Manatt, D. Elmquist, P. Huess, R. Andersen, D. Christensen, R. Jensen, D. Borkowski, D. LeBeck, L. Christensen, B. Swanson, A. Nelsen. SPONSORS ARE: Mr. Frese and Mr. Hamilton. Farm Safety Demonstration Team. Electric Wiring Demonstration. STANDING AT LEFT ARE: Shirley Zaiger, proof reader; David Frank, reporter; Tom Kerwin, gossip and junior class reporter; Rex Reser, sports reporter; Jon Wiemann, editor-in-chief; Frank Ebert, secretary. SEATED AT LEFT ARE: Bernita Yokom, re- porter; Inger Lindholm, grade school reporter; Marlene Jorgensen, sophomore snoop reporter; Carol Olsen, feature reporter; Lois Olsen, reporter; Ann Lindholm, assistant editor; Mr. O'Donnell. Working hard to meet the press. Running off the paper. STANDING AT LEFT ARE: Miss Alehouse, sponsor; Harold Rattenborg, art editor; Jon Wiemann, Junior class editor; Frank Ebert, Freshmen class editor; Paul Eagen, sports editor; Don Jensen, editor; Ed Van Gorder. advertising editor; Dallas Andersen, art editor. SEATED AT LEFT ARE: Janice Carter, eighth grade class editor; Jeanette Moreland, Senior editor; Lois Sander, Sophomore class editor; Louise Hardie, activities editor; Shirley Zaiger, assistant editor; Juanita Hansen, feature editor. NOT PICTURED ARE: Charles Mumgaard, business editor; Colleen Robinson, snapshot editor. We, the WHEELER staff of 1953, leave our worn out pencils and erasers, our beat up compasses, carbon paper, and crooked rulers, and our headaches and aspirin to the staff of 1954. On top of all this we 50 wish you the best of luck. Jl.Jt.S. SEPTEMBER 2 School opened 12 FB - Manning (T) 19 FB - Harlan (H) 26 FB - Exira (H) OCTOBER 4 Fall Y-Teen Conference at Corning 6 Y-Teen Initiation Party 10 FB - Guthrie Center (T) 17 FB - Glidden (T) 23 Pep Rally and Homecoming parade 24 HOMECOMING - Greenfield 31 FB - Coon Rapids (T) NOVEMBER 7 FB - Scranton (T) 14 Jr. Class Play 17 FB Dinner at Motel Cafe 18 BB - Templeton (G-H) 21 BB - Irwin (G-T) 25 BB - Villisca (B-H) 26 BB - Exira (G-T) 26 Thanksgiving Dance-Hi-Y and Y-Teens DECEMBER 1 BB - Manilla (G-T) 2 BB - Bayard (B G-T) 5 BB - Manilla (B-T) 12 BB - Coon Rapids (B G-T) 15 BB - Manning (B-H) 16 BB - Bayard (B G-H) 19 Wrestling - Lincoln of D. M. (H) 23 Christmas Ball 24 Beginning of Christmas vacation JANUARY 2 BB - Exira (B-T) 5 School reopened 5 BB - Gray (G-T) 6 BB - Glidden (B-H) 9 Wrestling - Abe Lincoln of C. B. (H) 12 Wrestling - Greenfield (T) 13 BB - Exira (B-H) 12-14 Girls' County Basketball Tournament 16 BB - Greenfield (B-H) 19 BB - Exira (G-H) 21 BB - Scranton (G-H) 23 BB - Sac City (B-T) 23 Wrestling - Greenfield (T) C cilenclcir 26 BB - Glidden (H) 27 BB - Villisca (B-T) 27 Wrestling - Thomas Jefferson of C. B. (H) 30 BB - Scranton (B-H) 31 Wrestling - Abe Lincoln of C. B. (H) FEBRUARY 2 BB - Manilla (G-H) 3 BB - Carroll (B-H) 6 BB - Manilla (B-T) 27 F. F. A. Parent and Son Banquet MARCH 4 Speech Contest - Atlantic 4 Benefit BB. Game 13 PTA Carnival 14 District F. F. A. Contest - Exira 20 One-Act Plays 24 Speech Contest - Red Oak 25 Music Concert APRIL 6 Hi-Y and Y-Teen Conference - Atlantic 10 Baseball - Glidden (T) 10 Holstein Relays 13 Baseball - Guthrie Center (H) 14 Baseball - Coon Rapids (H) 16-18 State F. F. A. Convention D. M. 17 Sr. Class Play 17 Clarinda Relays 18 State Finals in Speech 19 Mother Daughter Tea 20 Baseball - Manning (H) 23 Baseball - Manilla (T) 28 Sac City Relays 28 Baseball - Elkhorn (T) 29 Jr. Sr. Banquet Prom MAY 1 Skip Day at Storm Lake 4 Clean Up Parade 12 Conference Track Meet at Carroll 14 Baseball - Manilla (T) 17 Baccalaureate 19 Class Night 20 Commencement 22 Spring Formal Y-Teen Installation 27 Eighth Grade Graduation 28 Final Convocation omecotnincj The flames of the fire leaped high into the sky as the football boys of A.H.S. gave the Greenfield dummy a final heave into the bonfire. The parade through Main Street, the jamboree, and the traditional bonfire climaxed the evening's activities preceeding Audubon High's 1952 Homecoming. Friday, which dawned bright and clear, proved to be the beginning of an exciting day for the students of A. H. S. During a beautiful coronation, last year's king and queen, Maxine Cowton and Bob Finnerty, crowned Janet Black and Merlyn Winther, Homecoming King and Queen of 1952. Members of their royal court were Jeanette Moreland, Juanita Hansen, Charlene Petersen, Ed Van Gorder, Jon Wiemann, and Don Jensen. Following the coronation there was a parade of the many floats through the business district. The game was marked with a touchdown by Audubon on the third play. This put everyone in a victorious mood for the rest of the game. The Wheelers scored a 31-0 victory over Greenfield. After the game a Homecoming dance was held in the Activity room. The dance was complete with the new royalty and their attendants reigning over the grand march. The dance ended at 12:30 A. M. , and so ended the Home- coming of 1952. I'm sure that everyone will agree that it was truly a wonder- ful one. 54 of 1952 at Jl. JJ. S. 1952 Homecoming King and Queen, Merlyn Winther and Janet Black. First prize float, entered by Home Room 206. The float represented a coffin bearing the Greenfield team after they had played a game with Audubon. The Royalty Float, trimmed in maroon and silver. This picture was taken during the color- ful parade. The float also served as a place of honor for the queen and her attendants during the game. 55 i' unior The juniors tackled their first big task and “came up with a sure hit, their class play, “Seventeen Is Terrific. The play, a comedy in three acts, provided laughs and amusement for the many people who came to see the tal- ented cast. Cast members were: Kathleen K., Bill G., Connie H., Pete L., Mary C. M., Rollie B., Sara K., Charles M,, Carol C., Connis B., Dave S., and Pat C. Miss Bittle, director of the play, had very capable helpers. They were Mary Culbertsen and Ruth Huess, student directors, and Jerry Davis, stage manager. Pictured above are the One Act Play dir- ectors. They were Connie H., Pat C., Thelma A., Kathleen K., Phyllis T., Mary K., and DeEtte S. “Life of The Party was presented by the “Willie Takes a Tumble was also by an eighth eighth grade at the P.T.A. Carnival. 57 grade cast. A shotgun wedding scene in “Itching to Get Hitched.” Ready tor the dance in “10% Tommy.” Having a last cigarette in “Death Cell. Cl ristmas 5estluitled The Christmas Festivities commenced in Audubon as well as in AHS, with the coronation of Miss Merry Christmas, Phyllis Miller, member of the Senior Class, was chosen by the student body to reign during the Holidays. In the picture at the left, Phyllis is being crowned by Mayor Sam Ross. The annual Christmas Page- ant was presented to the P. T. A. on Dec. 22, and to the faculty and student body the following day, preceeding the dismissal of school for the Hotidays. Among the many Holiday ac- tivities, the one most looked for- ward to was the Christmas Snow- Ball, held at the Memorial Build- ing. The hall was beautifully de- corated with snowballs and white twigs. Music was furnished by the Troubadours, and everyone en- joyed himself in the true Holiday spirit. The highlight of the P. T. A. Carnival was the crowning of the king and queen. Pictured above from the left to right are Queen’s Attendants: Suzie Miller, Shari Johansen, DeEtte Sjoblem, Ann Lindholm. Queen, Lois Murray; King, Darrel Benton, King’s Attendants: Jack Mendenhall, Jerry Davis, Darrold Nelsen, Jim Ploughman. Two main attractions of the P. T. A. Carnival were the wrestling matches and the many concessions and booths set up in the gym. As an entry ticket to the Y-Teen Valentine Party, each girl brought a valentine which she had made. Lois H. was crowned 59 queen for her winning valentine. Attendants were Karen K., Rebecca W., and Wanda E. The valentines were sent to Children's Hospitals. 09 jyuv jdnburt jj y jationu . lion or it Above are pictured members of the newly organized National Honor Society. The organization of the group was a project of the Student Council. Members are picked from the Junior and Senior Classes on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and activities. Sophomores may be probationary members of the group. Officers of the group are: Pres., Shirley Z., Vice-Pres., Don J., Sec., Treas. Shirley J. P.p, rincedd Carol Olsen was picked from four entries to represent our school at the Drake Relays. Carol's trip was sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Slonor .. iiaaiMtii Speech Contestants Pictured above are the students who participated in the speech con- tests at Coon Rapids. Those who received ratings of I, enabling them to enter the district contest at Atlantic were: Kathleen K. , Charles M. , Juanita H. , Mary C. M. , Shirley Z. , and Connie H. At Atlantic Shirley and Charles each received a rating of I, which permitted them to go on to higher contests. 62 }aces , w Each morning, and again when four o'clock rolls around, we see these familiar faces pictured above. They are Ron Ras- mussen, Byron Schlotzhauer, Lavern Williamson, and Ernest O'Donnell. These four faithfully bring our rural students to and from A. H. S. , through all kinds of weather. These busses also serve as transpor- tation for the A.H.S. athletes as they travel to the opponents' towns. Our janitors, Walt Waddell, and Ed Albentins, do their best to keep our class- rooms shining clean and bright. They are always on hand to help a student with a broken locker, or to find something which he might need. I am sure everyone will agree that, we, the students of A.H.S. , could not get along without these ready helpers. (Concert The Concert Band presented its annual concert in the spring for the public, in addition to a winter concert presented for the student body. Concert Band membership provides a better understanding of many types of music and also enables individuals to do solo work. Our director, Mr. Carver Smalf (LjroupJ Mixed Quartette Brass Sextette Trumpet Trio Girls' Trio Flute T rio Clarinet Quartette Woodwind Trio Woodwind Quintette SLaff a rou p5 Trumpet Quartette Saxophone Quartette Girls' Sextette Boys' Quartette David Sunburg Louise Gleason Connie Phillips Rebecca Williamson Mary Ann Andersen Paul Matthews oir o 73 SCORES AND SCHEDULE Audubon 18 Manning 7 Audubon 6 Harlan 20 Audubon 34 Exira 20 Audubon 0 Guthrie 7 Audubon 6 Glidden 14 Audubon 31 Greenfield 0 Audubon 20 Coon Rapids 0 Audubon 20 Scranton 0 135 68 SUMMARY Jim Christen, new head coach, and his boys smashed Manning 18 to 7 in the season's opener. The team had had little experience, but they were determined to get their coach off to a good start. Al- though they lost the second game to Harlan, they had a very successful season. This is mainly true because they trounced rival Exira 34 to 20. This was far the roughest fought game of the season. The two following Fridays, Audubon traveled to Guthrie and to Glidden in that order. The Wheelers dropped both of these games. Guthrie was rated in the state, whereas Glidden was undefeated. The homecoming game with Greenfield marked the first competition with this team. Homecoming was very successful mainly by reason of team work of all groups, both on and off the football field. The Wheelers won this game 31 to 0. Janet Black was homecoming Queen, and half- back Merlyn Winther was king. The last two games were away from home. They defeated both Coon Rapids and Scranton 20 to 0. Ronnie Christensen and John Holland, the leading ground gainers and scorers, were named to be on the Southwest Iowa honor roll. Tom Welch, ace tackle, was the only Wheeler to be recognized on the A1' State Honor Roll. TOP ROW-L to R: Coach Kristensen, Benton, Jensen, Holland, Van Gorder, Wieman, Welch, Shoesmith, Kartell, Andersen, Davitt, Petersen, Gleason, Sorenson, Eagen. SECOND ROW: Ebert, Abeltln, Dick Jensen, Winther, Madsen, Oakley, Nelson, Williamson, Mendenhall, Davis, Reser, Coach Christen. BOTTOM ROW: Paulsen, Kauffman, Hansen, Hardie, Scott, Magnussen, Clark, Detwiler, Christensen, Groteluschen, and Testroet. SCORES AND SCHEDULE Audubon 43 Audubon 49 Audubon 52 Audubon 47 Audubon 48 Audubon 57 Audubon 43 Audubon 63 Audubon 68 Audubon 43 Audubon 51 Audubon 71 Audubon 63 Audubon 56 Audubon 37 Audubon 50 Bayard Manilla Guthrie Coon Rapids Baya rd Exira Glidden Exira Greenfield Sac City Villisca Sc ranton Carroll Manilla Manning Harlan TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Petersen, Kardell, Oakley, M. Petersen, Testroet, Shoesmith, Davis. SECOND ROW: Armentrout, Scott, Abeltins, Rasmussen, Williamson, Reinemund, Manatt. FRONT ROW: Christensen, Mungaard, Wiemann, Groteluschen, Reser, Eagen, Coach Christen. SUMMARY The Audubon hoopmen started the season with only one returning lettermen on the squad. The team lacked experience but made up for this in the desire to play ball. Because of this, the Wheelers came through with a fine performance. Although Audubon won 7 and lost 9, the team won two decisive victories over rival Exira. The Wheelers ran into some tough competition meeting Villisca, Glidden, Manning, Sac City, and Harlan. Jon Wiemann, Captain of the team, led in scoring with a 13. 2 points per game average. Ron Christensen was runner up with 11.5 points per game. Harlan knocked the Wheelers out of the state running in the finals of the Sectional Tournament. 77 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM The girls' basketball team was full of spirit, enthusiasm, de- termination, and was ready to give to their utmost for A. H. S. The team was inexperienced with only two letter-winners back. Everyone worked hard and co-operated as a good team should. They played some of the best teams in the state. As the season progressed, they were achieving their goals. When they met Bay- ard at Coon Rapids in the sectional tournament, they played one of the best games of the season, though Bayard won 45--40. The last game was a thrilling success. They won over Manilla, a sectional champion. In their victory the Audubon girls were happy, excited and glad when the gun went off. They had won 48--45. The season came to a close with Audubon on the short side of the record 4--10. The four games were played and won at home. Here's wishing the team success in the future I ifti 31 «1 m Cjir(s 1 ashetL alt Sequaci FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Hardie, M. Hansen, M. Carlson, S. Osbahr, M. Andersen, S. Petersen, C. Carlson, B. Elsberry. SECOND ROW: P. Shoesmith, B. Murray, B. Haskins, P. Cavanaugh, W. Brannon, I. Lindholm, C. J. Crouse, S. Williamson, L. Young, D. Cavanaugh, C. Hansen, J. Black, Student Manager, THIRD ROW: F. Norris, Student Manager; C. Phillips, K. Kallsen, B. Deist, S. Kerwin, S. Blohm, J. Alt, J. Synder, P. Ruess, E. Jespersen, L. Zinke, J. Jacobsen, Coach, Harry Schley. VARSITY SQUAD — TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Andersen, D. Jensen, Mullenger, Hilsabeck, D. Nelson, Hardie, Nasby, Greer, R. Hansen, Elmquist, Sand, M. Andersen. SECOND ROW: L Hansen, Seime, Davitt, C. Soren- sen, A. Nelson, Madsen, R. Hansen, Detwiler, Kauffman, Oakley, J. Jensen, Farley, Coach Kristensen. THIRD ROW: Ebert, Robinsen, Heuss, Jorgensen, Hollister, L. Christensen, Neilsen, Winther, V. Soren- sen, R. Hansen, Ploughman, Magnussen. FRONT ROW: Bruin, Black, D. Hansen, D. Christensen, R. Grabill, Horn, Brannon, Andresen, A. Grabill. SUMMARY Audubon 7 Abraham Lincoln 24 Audubon 9 Carroll 35 Audubon 14 Lincoln 21 Audubon 21 Abraham Lincoln 18 Audubon 41 Greenfield 7 Audubon 34 Thomas Jefferson 9 Audubon 41 Greenfield 5 Audubon 21 Thomas Jefferson 20 Audubon 27 Lincoln 14 Audubon 13 Carroll 23 80 BASEBALL SUMMARY Pictured above is the Audubon baseball team, which had an outstanding record of 6 wins and 1 defeat. The season was high-lighted by victories over such teams as Manilla, Glid- den, Elk Horn, Coon Rapids, and Manning twice. The teams only loss was at the hands of a strong Exira bail club. The Audubon squad fought its way to the final round in the Coon Valley Conference Tournament. This game has not been played as the Annual goes to press. “Good Luck!” 81 FRONT ROW: Holland, Rassmussen, Larson, Groteluschen, Hansen, Heuss, Seime, J. Jensen. SECOND ROW: Armentrout, Davis, Nelson, Swanson, Ebert, Welch, Christensen, Coach Jim Christen. THIRD ROW: Albright, Abeltins, Kardell, Mendenhall, D. Jensen, Horn, Magnussen. SUMMARY The Audubon High School track squad had one of the most successful seasons in the school history. The Wheelers put away the Coon Valley Con- ference title by a wide margin, and placed high in such track carnivals as Holstein, Clarinda, Drake, Sac City, Carroll Relays, and the district meet in Harlan. The strength of the Wheeler tracksteers was in their relay teams. The 880 yard relay, the sprint medley relay, and the 2 mile relay teams brought back to the Audubon trophy case, four shining trophies to mark their triumphs. The District meet at Harlan was a high point in the season. The team col- lected 66 l 4 points. Nine events and 12 boys qualified for the state finals. The 880 yard and 2 mile relay teams copped district championships. The State meet climaxed a season of continued improvement. Audubon’s crack 2 mile relay team placed second in the state with an excellent time of 8:24.6. The 880 yard relay team placed third in the same meet. Almost every school track record was broken by the 1953 track squad. 82 X..J4i ,7w .Y %.-Jk BU.tUt 83 - JJi iJracL The primary purpose of Jr. Hi. Athletics is to teach the future Wheelers the fundamentals of the sports and help them to become better competitors. For the first time this year freshmen played on “B team squads. This experience and the spirit of competition will tend to prepare them for future varsity play. There will be many vacant positions to be filled by the young Wheelers. Those with an early start in athletics hav e a decided ad- vantage over the beginners. The success of the varsity squads depends on the success of Jr. Hi. sports. Good Luck to the athletes of Tomorrow! 84 daii . Jitilor. It was a bright day in September, 1940, when the class of '53 entered kin- dergarten. A few were frightened, but most of the children were anxious to get under way. Miss McBroom managed to calm the fearful, and after a few days the new routine was no longer new. First grade found us dilligently learning to read under the capable super- vision of Miss Nielson and Miss Pigg. We began to realize that our new world was not all play, for there were a few obligations we were required to carry out each day. We went along our carefree way and, before it was realized, first grade was finished with “flying colors , and second grade, under the guidance of Miss Kopp, found us adding “2” and “2” and getting “5 Fortunately fourth grade passed comparatively uneventfully. During recess and noon hour the boys were found skillfully playing marbles. The girls were not to be outdone as many of us were quite expert at jacks and hop-scotch. Fifth grade found us “upstairs” with different teachers for each class. If this was a sign of growing up, we were certainly well on our way. We must have been quite naughty in sixth grade, for our first teacher would burst into tears over the slightest dissolution of the rules. Mrs. Brooks took us under her wing, and the days were calm once again. As we move into the assembly for seventh grade, Mr. Williamsen proceeded to read “Penrod to us. This year also meant the end of recess, but the noon hour still found us choosing (up) sides for softball (girls as well as boys). Our last year of grade school was topped off with “Fudd Miller and “Sam” Kauffman being elected king and queen for “clean-up week. We had a short graduation exercise, and grade school was at an end for us. As freshmen we met many new classmates who had come in from the country. Altogether there were 101 freshmen students. The days wore on, and we learned to respect the seniors and their whispered threats of “initiation.” We all survived that dreaded night and were much the wiser through our experience. While sophomores, Mr. Kristensen pulled us through world history, and Mr. Classic suffered with us in biology. We had very few other duties to accomplish this year, so we worked vehemently on our studies. Nineteen hundred and fifty-two was a very busy year for us as juniors. We planned and managed the “Prom and banquet for the graduating seniors using a Japanese theme. I'm sure everyone will agree with me when I say that it was more than successful. Now we are seniors. As we look back over the good times we’ve had all through school, I’m positive there are many more than one who will brush aside a tear. Many will go on to college or to business schools, while others will find places in the Armed Forces. We will all say “farewell and each go his own way. Wherever we go, whatever we may do, I’m sure there will always be a tender spot in each heart for our dear Alma Mater. 86 Above is a scene from the Senior Class Play, Good’oy Hollywood. Cast Members were, LEFT TO RIGHT: Charles M., Shirley Z., Jon W., Elaine B.. Sam K., Pat D., Lois S.t Dean P.t Juanita H.f Leroy J., Carol O., Shirley L., Paul E., Tom K.( Harold R., Ann L., Merlyn W. The play, directed by Miss Bittle, was a huge success. Student directors were Jeanette M. and Nadine P. Frank E. was stage manager. After the play a party was held at the Motel Cafe for the cast and committee members. As you can see everyone was in a celebrating mood. On the ( ol Oi raining S)L ij i e £)aii OCi incj an Under the guidance of Supt. Rice, the class of 53 carried on, for the first time in Audubon High, an On the Job Training Program. The purpose of the training pro- gram is to aid the students in selecting and finding satisfaction in their careers for later life. Congratulations are in order for Mr. Rice for his organization of and supervision of this program. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT ARE: Don J., Dean P., Charles M., Betty J., Ruth B., Shirley L., Jeanette M., Louise H., Janice C., Mr. Rice., Dorothy P., Louise G., Rebecca W., Ramona J., Elaine B., Juanita H., Marilyn H. JQ ueen Rue Eddy and Shirley Lang represented the Senior Class as entries in the Skip Day King and Queen contest at Storm Lake. A large percentage of the class entered into the many ac- tivities of the day. The day was climaxed with a dance at the Cobblestone Inn. Congratulations, Seniors Begin note to make this your banking connection. The First State Banh has served five generations through 76 years in Audubon County MEMBER F.D.I.C. Congratulations, Seniors! Groteiuschen implement Company JOHN DEERE SALES AND SERVICE Pumps Windmills Water Systems Phone 159 Admiral Electrical Appliances Audubon, Iowa JENSEN MOTOR CO. Chrysler - Plymouth After the Wreck, Call Jensen’s MODERN CLEANERS “Cleaning That Cleans Phone 586 Audubon, Iowa Elgin Hamilton PHILLIPS JEWELRY STORE PHONE 309 AUDUBON, IOWA Wyler Bulova CHRISTOFFERSEN IMP. COMPANY Massey Harris - New Idea - New Holland Phone 775 - “Sales Service” - Audubon, Iowa RICIIAIIH1V MOTORS Sales Service FRANCK PROPANE SERVICE PHILGAS ... The All Purpose Fuel Audubon Phone 27 lowo L. W. IMPLEMENT COMPANY Oliver Implements “Sales Service” Dodge Cars Phone 773 Audubon, Iowa JENSEN STUDIO Commercial and Portrait Photography “MEMORIES FADE, BUT NOT OUR PHOTOS” PHONE 777 AUDUBON, IOWA AUDUBON OIL COMPANY 24 hour service Phone 22 tRANSPORT AND COUNTRY SERVICE AUDUBON PRODUCE COMPANY CARLOAD SHIPPERS OF EGGS — POULTRY — CREAM Phone 201 Audubon, lowo CROUSE Phone 614 READ Y-M I X E D CONCRETE RASMUSSEN AUTO COMPANY Ford Sales And Service Phone 245 Super Value Everyday Low Prices AUDUBON IOWA BEASON CHEVROLET COMPANY PIONEER GARAGE Chevrolet Sales Service Expert Auto Repairing GAS — OIL — TIRES — ACCESSORIES Phone 228 Audubon, Iowa AUDUBON CREAMERY Grade A Dairy Products Professional Directory Paul E. James M.D. L. M. Huisinger D.C. W. H. Halloran M.D. E. C. Gale O.D. H. K. Merselis M.D. L. E. Jensen M.D. Carrie Wood D.D.S. Arthur B. Cloud M.D. J. C. Ramsey D.D.S. M M Next to Home this is the Best Place to Eat Remember TOM CORKYS For Chicken Sandwiches Ph. 726 DeBOTH THE FLORIST Serving You is a Pleasure to Us Phone 539 Aububon, lowo Cramer Insurance Agency NIELSEN'S BEN FRANKLIN Notions, Candy, and Home Furnishings Audubon, lowo Real Estate — Insurance — Loans Hansen and Summers NIELSEN'S Hog Buyers “A good Bet for a good Bid” ANDERSON MOTOR CO. AUDUBON, IOWA s Telephono 34 R. C. ANDERSON Telephone 453J FEDERATED STORES Dry Goods, Shoes, and Ready-to-Weor AUDUBON IOWA Wilson PHfMBcy Reliable Prescription Service LANG'S Featuring Nationally Advertised Lines ZENITH - YOUNGSTOWN - SAMSON NURRE-LAND - DOMESTIC Audubon Iowa Lennox Heating Crane Plumbing FRANCK BROTH ERS Plumbing — Electric — Heating Television Electric Pumps Appliances Service Audubon Phone 27 Iowa C U L L 1 G A N SOFT WATER SERVICE .... In Audubon Virgil A. Lauritsen Call .... 415W AUDUBON COUNTY ■1 FARM SUPPLY COMPANY Tankwagon Service Fertilizers Complete Service Station Paints COZINE SUPPLY COMPANY FARMFRS PRODUCE AND HATCHERY Chicks and Chick Supplies WHOLESALERS FEEDS See Your Dealers Phone 83 - 86 Audubon, Iowa When in Audubon, Eat at the VICTORY Homecooked Meals—Homemade Pies BRANDS YOU KNOW We servF t -� e Best Shoes You Love VICTORY CAFE AUDUBON SHOE STORE CLARK'S GAMBLE STORE AUDUBON BAKERY Home of Sally Ann Bread Better Buys at Gambles and Delicious Pastries Phone 172 Audubon, Iowa Fresh Every Sunrise Kraft Clothing Company Audubon, lowo Phone 151 THE SPOT - Bus Depot Lunches — Mogozines — Candy Fountain Service — Cigars — Cigarettes Phone 150 CHANEY'S JEWELRY DIAMONDS — WATCHES — JEWELRY Watch and Clock Repair SOLVEY'S DRESS SHOP Audubon, Iowa Rickey's Firestone Store Plumbing—Heating and Electrical Contractors HOME and AUTO SUPPLIES Tires Batteries Phone 504 Audubon, Iowa THE PEOPLES STORE Dollars Are Worth More Here Meats—Fruits—Groceries Audubon, Iowa Phone 42 AUDUBON HARDWARE Westinghouse Appliances Dexter Washers AUDUBON LAUNDRY Phone 528 For Prompt Service THE NEWS-GUIDE Largest Newspaper Circulation in Audubon County Joe Sklenar, Editor L 1 N D H 0 L M for .. . LUMBER JOE HOLGER PHONE 15 ROBERTS FEED SEED On Highway 71 — Phone Peoples Produce and Feeds Purina Chows Poultry—Cream—Eggs RAY Phone 137 BEN Audubon Motor Service Sale STUDEBAKER Service Audubon, Iowa Earl Lucas, Prop. BRUNO’S STANDARD SERVICE 502 Market Street Audubon, Iowa C. P. Christensen Co. C. P. Christensen L. K. Madsen Insurance — Loans — Real Estate 403 S. Park St. Phone 31 CENTRAL FOOD MARKET Everyday Low Prices Stanley Horn, ProD Phone 10 Southwest Iowa Real Estate Co. Audubon, Iowa Insurance Loans Real Estate Phone 51 Jensen Clothing Company Capp's Clothes Van Heusen Shirts AUDUBON IOWA CAM ROSS SIGNS Complete Display Year Service Round BRO’S CITIES SERVICE STATION Complete Tank Wagon Service Phone 76 Audubon, Iowa Compliments of Council Oak Grocery Store Audubon .'owa Audubon Music Company Music Books — Records Radios — Television McCORT COFFEE SHOP Where it’s a Treat to Eat” Phone 500 Audubon, Iowa Peter Frederiksen and Sons Blacksniithing, Welding, Steel Products Audubon Iowa LOUIE’S STANDARD SERVICE North Market Street Audubon, Iowa AUDUBON ICE CREAM COMPANY ( Phone 17 Green Bay Lumber Company Building Materials lloyd Graham, Manager Compliments of the J. K. JENSEN STORE AUDUBON HATCHERY Culling and Poultry Service Phone 254 Audubon, Iowa m hi AUDUBON IMPLEMENT CO. Dependable Service At Low Cost Phone 110 D. and R. Oil Company Mobil Service and Goodrich Tires PHONE 324 Chas. Bagley and Company Farm Loans Title Abstracts Insurance Audubon Iowa OLSENS Quality Food Stores Audubon — Atlantic-Kimballton LINDHOLM OIL COMPANY Phone 115 TONY'S WALLPAPER AND PAINT STORE Nationally Advertised Lines Phone 577 Enjoy Life Eat Out More Often MOTEL CAFE Special Consideration to Private Parties Hiway 71 Phone 517 Mable Poke Anderson Jensen PHILLIPS SERVICE STATION Phone 66 MORROW INSURANCE AGENCY “Complete Insurance Service M. M. Morrow Paul C. Worster Audubon, Iowa Ed's Coast To Coast Store Everything for the Farm. Home, and Auto Visit Our Second Floor Furniture and Appliance Department F. H. McFadden Furniture-Undertaking Audubon, Iowa HOLGER ANDERSEN Standard Service Station Phone 48 RASMUSSEN MEAT MARKET Phone 142 Audubon Iowa E. C. Rasmussen Hatchery Baby Chicks-Supplies-Feed Phone 25 Audubon, Iowa A. W. Liston Insurance Agency Insurance of all Kinds Fred S. Haeberle A. W. Liston AUDUBON CANNING COMPANY Audubon Iowa Take Home the Biggest Treat on Earth AUDUBON §t DAIRY QUEEN V£ ' Quarts Pints Ph. 746 ROBERT'S TRANSFER Daily Service to Omaha Des Moines Phone 295 Audubon, Iowa A. B. C, CREDIT CORPORATION So. Park Street Audubon, Iowa C. L. Monohan, Manager We’ve worked hard but our task is completed. We hope you’ll remember us for the job we’ve done. JmaJ , -tx i {y V ? M yy omaJL ) (Y i juur c (5 uX f 7 I should like to express a personal note of gratitude in this space to all persons who have striven and cooperated in making our 1953 WHEELER successful: First of all to the competent staff, who spent many laborious hours in completing the necessary work; To our sponsor. Miss Margaret Althouse, without whose able aid and words of wisdom we could not have brought our annual to completion; To Coach Christen for taking numerous classroom photos and other school shots; To the rest of the faculty and administration for their help and cooperation; To the entire student body for doing their part in promoting our sales campaigns, etc. ; To the Jensen Studio for all our excellent pictures and fine cooperation; To all of our boosters, whose ads precede this page, for their financial assistance; And finally to Myers and Company, represented by Mr. Bill Cunningham, who printed the book and also aided the staff in many ways. I sincerely hope this book will be a cherished possession of all. 100 Don Jensen, Editor YERS AND CO INC TOPEKA KANSAS