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

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DEDICATION

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In Memoriam Jerome Bachman Merle Merkel In memory of the Bowdle Homecoming Kings of Bowile High School, who have deceased since graduating from high school, we honor with this page. Each year at Homecoming, one Senior boy is selected to reign over the Homecoming Activities He is selected by the student body. The following persons had received this honor. The King of 195 was Jerome Bachman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bachman. While attending high school, he was a very active participant in music. Death resulted from a plane crash which occurred while flying an airplane for the Navy. Victor Knudson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Knudson, was fatally injuried in an accident while employed in Alaska. Mr. Knudson had the honor of reigning as King of 1956« His high school days are well remembered through his athletic achievements. Merle Merkel, the King of 1950» was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Merkel. While attending Bowdle High School, he participated in various activities. Mr. Merkel s fatal accident occurred while flying an airplane for the United States Air Force.

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To You We Dedicate The 1961 Bobcat we dedicate to Mr, Arlo Renschler, who has served as our friend as well as our instructor and coach for the past three years. Thank you, Mr, Renschler, for all the faith- ful guidance, effort, and time you have put forth for our well-being. May your future be as suc- cessful as the past years.