Bowdle High School - Bobcat Cossack Yearbook (Bowdle, SD)

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SENICJR CLASS PROPHECY Dear Diary: May l9, l96OH-Today, Donnie Lange, a member of our graduating class of 'DS came into my office in Chicago to consult me about some night- mares he had been having lately. We got to talking about old times and we realized that it had been exactly 12 years ago today since we graduated. We had dinner together and Donald told me all about his new position as President of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Co. I always did think Donnie had special reasons for going up to the depot back home. Meeting this former classmate revived memories and made me search through my diary for information about.my other classmates. June 13, 1950---Wedding bells for Bonnie Lee Merkel ! I was pleased to be her bridesmaid. After all her last name is now the same as mine. Jose- phine Bachman was Maid-of-Honor, she had returned from college and plans to take up a secretarial position in a large city. December 22, l95O---Noticed by the Bowdle Pioneer that Marvin Hoffman has taken over his Dad's service station. Wonder if he took over because he likes the locat1cn???? Also see that Oscar Ehresman has returned to Bowdle for Christmas vacation from the State College. I gather that he still is devoting a portion of his time to tending ducks and chickens. February 10, l95l---Received a long letter from Doris Baer this morning. She stated that she is now operating her own beauty shop in Minneapolis. She is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her fiance who is about to be dis- charged from the U.S. Navy. She also mentioned that her fiance met Kenneth Herman, surrounded by a bevy of beautiful girls, on a tropical island in the South Seas. Kenneth is the Captain of a steamship bound for Zanzibar. August 5, 1953---Being badly in need of a rest, I decided to take a trip to the West Coast, arrived in Los Angeles today and immediately locked up De- lores Buechler. I found that she is head of the Finance Department lnlthe Woolworth Co. This proves that she has not lost her interest in UB1lls'. March ll, 1954---Noticed in the New York Times that Donna Schumacher has certainly advanced in her career as a model. She is now modeling for Saxton's on Fifth Avenue. I have often wondered whether she is still Hcarrying the torchn for that certain classmate of hers. September 28, 1955---Had to,go shopping today for a baby gift, as I re- ceived an annoucement from Maggie fneel Geler. This is her third child, all boys. She ls still carrying out her plan to have only men around. July 3, 1956---Had the surprise of my life today when I received a call from the airport. Josephine Bachman, now private secretary to the Pres. of the U. S., arrived here for the National Republican Convention. We en- joyed lunch together and she told me that she is devoting her time to two meng her husband and the President. Yes, Jo ls still the same old girl. She said that she frequently sees Maybelle Haupt, who is remodeling the White House. She is one of the country's leading interior decorators. April 25, 1957---To calm my nerves tonight after a hard day at the office, I turned on the radio for some soothing music and was pleasantly surprised when I heard a program broadcast from the Silver Castle Nightclub in Hawaii owned by Donald Murray. Looks like he still prefers night life. May 12, 1958---I read in a Chicago paper that Albert Sebert, a prominent South Dakota farmer was called to Milwaukee to receive an award for grow- ing a new kind of barley for brewing superior beer. December l6,1l959--HHeard through some of my friends that another of my classmates was to appear on the radio program Hlnformatlon Pleasen. I hurried right down to see Delbert Schalble, Pres. of the Standard Oil Co., make his usual late appearance. Guess he still hasn't changed his policy of always being late where ever he goes. March 2, 1960---Great day for me! Hung my sign nlrene Buechler - Psychi- atrist , on the door of my new office. Went dining and dancing with my One and Only to celebrate the occasion. 12

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Maybelle Haupt Valedictorian , HONOR STUDENTS CLASS MOTTO nAlways Lead, Never Follow.U CLASS COLORS Pink and Silver CLASS FLOWER Pink Chrysanthemum SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the senior class of l948, of Bowdle, South Dakota, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any will or wills heretofore made by us: I, Dor1s.Baer, bequeath my love letters to Lila Dumdle. I, Donald Lange, will my school time snacks to Carol Commet so she can put on a little weight. I, Kenneth Herman, will my charming manner to Allene Bieber. I, Josephine-Bachman, bequeath my position in the bank to Bill Doctor so he will have a good credit standing to help him finance his card games. I, Bonnie Merkel, bequeath my faithfulness to my One and Only to Donelda Lange who has certainly been getting around this last year. I, Albert Sebert, will my quietness to Lucille Feiock whose echo has been resounding in the halls of Eowdle H1 for the past three years. I, Donald Murray, bequeath my ability to travel at night to Elenora Mertz. I, Maybelle Haupt, bequeath my willingness to work to Wesley Helmer who seems to have been getting by with a minimum of labor. I, Oscar Ehresman, leave my ducks and chickens In the care of Darlene Al- brecht, providlng she feeds them at noon every day, and my five stars and broad grin to Alvin Kundert. I, Delbert Schalble, will my cigars to Nelvin Robuck hoping that he prefers the Y-B brand. I, Marvin Hoffman, bequeath my deputy badge and title to Cletus Huber so that law and order can be kept after I leave. I, Delores Buechler, will my HB1llsn to Shirley Delker and she may dispose of them as she pleases. I, Irene Buechler, bequeath my Hbratu parts in the class plays to LaVaughn Schlepp who no doubt could put lt over. I, Maggie Geier, will my tendency to blush easily when certain names are mentioned to Dale Oster. I, Donna Schumacher, will my black fingernail polish and hair to Jayne Hartzell provided she uses them to Uhold her mann. We, the senior class, bequeath our desks to the freshman.class as they have them already well broken in. . We, the senior class, will our dog house to the sophmore class as we've certainly been in it a lot of times. We, the senior class, will our ability to get along with each other to the Junior class. We, the senior class, will our perfected gum chewing technique to Mr. Otto Deuschle. We, the senior class, bequeath a compass to Miss Zimmerman so she won't get lost when she drives around in her little Studebaker. ' We, the senior class, will our easy going manner to Mrs. Weiszhaar so she will take it easy on next year's seniors. We, the senior class, will a new attendence record book to Mr. Schadler as we're sure the sen1or's page in the old one is pretty well marked up. We, the senior class, will an assembly period with only seniors present to Miss Schurr so that she will get some joy out of life. Irene Bueohler Salutatorian

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JUNICRS ies: Back row: Miss Schurr, Jayne Hartzell, Alvin Kundert, Nelvin Robuck, Wesley Helmer, Dale Oster, Cletus Huber, Front row: Lucille Feiook, LaVaughn Sch- lepp, Lila Dumdie, Carol Commet, Allene Bieber, Shirley Delker, Donelda Lange, Darlene Albrecht. Not pictured: Elenora Mertz. A HISTORY In the fall of l9U5 eighteen bewildered Freshmen began their educa- tional careers in the Bowdle High School. Delores Lassle and Ervin Buechler were the freshmen queen and marshal cand1dates.Erv1n Buechler dropped out d the class after the first six weeks. The class chose as their class offi- cers of the year, President, Ervin Buechlerg Vice-President, Carol Commetg Secretary, Lavaughn Schleppg Treasurer, Dale Oster. When school started in September, l9l+6 Loretta Miller did not return, and Shirley Delker joined the class. The Sophomore queen and marshal can- didates were Donelda Lange and Dale Oster. Delores Lassle and Adeline Fleck left the class during the second semester. The class selected as their President, LaVaughn Schleppg Vice-President, Nelvin Roebuck: Secre- tary, Darlene Albrechtg Treasurer, Gletus Huber and Student Council member was Alvin Kundert. Dale Oster and Wesley Helmer received letters in bas- ketball. Fifteen juniors enrolled in Bowdle High School, on September 8, l9b7. The class elected as President, Alvin Kundertg Vice-President, Carol Commet Secretary, Jayne Hartzellg Treasurer, Nelvin Roebuck. Darlene Albrecht was chosen as our Student Council member. The class elected Lila Dumdie and Alvin Kundert as their candidates for carnival queen and marshal. The Jun- ior class play Grandad Meets a Pal, was presented on December ll, 19147. Roger Poe, a freshmen, took part in the play. The audience seemed to en- joy the efforts of the cast. In the second semester William Dockter joined the class. The only member of our class who participated in Declama- tion was Allene Bleber who gave an oration. The G1rl's State candidate who was chosen by the faculty was LaVaughnNSchlepp. Letters in Basketball and football were awarded to W. Helmer, D. Oster and C. Huber.A beautiful gypsy scene was the setting of the Junior-Senior Banquet which was held in the Catholic Church Parlors on May 13th, 1938. Later the same evening the Sen- ior class was the guests at the Prom which was held in the Bowdle High School Gym with Ray Palmer and his Orchestra furnishing the music. 13