Cambridge High School - Viking Yearbook (Cambridge, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1955 volume:

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Qs f 2 A A ' ' x M M A ,J os 'i- J nec no '27, xx O 000 0 OOO OO PEPXTHLK SQUHRE DH fvcE I XX 'K ' rw: Q0 N f 't x SJ H-NX! '7 S 1 SEMESTER PEPBRT La. CFPRDS V 'Q m We WCW? Wamw Dedication . School Life . Athletics. . Organizations Activities . Index MMM .Page 5 .Page 6 . Page 34 Page 44 . Page 66 . Page 75 2 l - is u M QIHKIIEE al Sl! Q Q B-I' i fl mi , 5121 . f-Si -Q- I O ll, llllll ll ln the fall of '53, there was a new principal in the office of Cam- bridge High School. But Mr. Page was not a stranger to our students, for he had previously served us for eight years as an excellent coach and teacher of Modern Problems. Also under his guidance, the Stu- dent Council has become one of the most active of our organizations We greatly appreciate his fair and democratic methods of sett- ling the inevitable problems of the school year. We shall always re- member with gratitude his interest in the welfare of every child in our school system. To you, Mr. Page, we dedicate this record of all that is best in our school year. Mrs. Dimick, or Betty, as she is known to everyone, means more to us than a school secretary. She is a personal friend of each student. Many times she has willingly put aside her own work to help some bewildered teen-ager. You will quite often find a group of young people leaning over the counter talking to her after school. In addition, Bett has a talent for remem Y - bering the little things that make our school life more cheerful. For these things and many more, we sincerely dedicate this annual to Betty. THE VIKING STAFF OF 1954-1955 We Our diary is open. . . we are ready to write our im- pressions of life at Cambridge High. . . Where shall we start? There is so much to tell. . . teachers Board of Education. . . Classes. . . bus drivers. . . custodians. . . cooks. . . All of those who have anything to do with our school. So here they all are for us to remember. . . photographed against familiar backgrounds of classroom . . . desk. . . shop. . . office teachers talking with us. . . listening to our problems. . . advising. . . warning. . . encouraging. . . But there is also the most important part of the school. . . We students! Let's get acquainted with Jack. . . Pat. . . Bill. . . Carol. . . Don, and all the rest of us. 6 ' A-S1 Zoned 006 ' LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Emery Anderson, Mr. James Gustafson, Mr. Winslow Anderson, Mr, Wayne Newlin, Mrs. Betty Dimick, Mr. Leslie Fickling, Mr. Robert Arndt, Mr, Ralph Nelson, and Mr. Warren Page. Emery Anderson is President of the Board of Education, and his duties keep him ver busy with school affairs. He owns the Anderson Electric Compan in Cambridge and has several times loaned television sets to the schools so that we can enjoy special events. We appreciate his generosity. He has been on the Board since it was organized in 1948. W. D. Hutchinson, Secretary of the Board, is well known for his interest in school sports. He has been a member of the Board since 1948 and is retir- ing this spring in order to give more time to his expanding business at the Cambridge Hatchery. Jack Hutchinson has given many hours of his time in working or the betterment of our schools, and his sincere interest will be greatly missed. Ralph Nelson farms southeast of Cambridge and has been on the Board seven years. In addition to his work with the schools, he has shown his interest in young people throu h his work with 4-H groups and horse shows. His keen sense of humor is one of iris many assets. James Gustafson finds time from his farming activities for many community interests. Like all the Board members, he is very faithful about attending meet- ings and often represents the organization on various committees in the county and state. He has been a member since 1948. Robert Arndt left the Board after three years of service but returned three years later. He is a farmer and has been active in the stock exhibits at the local fairs. He represents the Board as a member of our Adult Farmer Group. Leslie Fickling, who became a member upon the retirement of his ' father, Lawrence Fickling, has the same quiet manner and the same good judgment. He has been a member since 1951. Farming is his business, and bowling is one of his hobbies. Winslow Anderson farms southwest 'S-'S of Cambridge. He is now in his fourth year on the Board. He is active in t church and community interests and loves to go fishing. Mr. Donald Hutchinson, who is retiring from the school board this year, confers with Mr. Page. Dear Diary ..... At the beginning of this new school year, it seems fitting that our first entry should be about our faculty since they are the real heart of the school. Some of us know all of them personally, but in order to remember them in years to come, we're going to tell you who they are and what they do each day. School wouldn't be the same without Mr. Eugene Anthony, a graduate of Nothern Illinois Teachers College and director of our band and chorus. He has added much interest to the music department, and we enjoying working with him on the Christmas pageant, marching band, and spring music con- tests. During summer vacation, he directs our students in a series of Wednesday night concerts. First there is Mr. Warren Page, who has degrees from both Western State Teachers College and the Uni- versity of Illinois. He has been our superintendent for two years, and we are grateful to him for our smooth- ly running school. He also sponsors the Student Council and the National Honor Society. It is he who makes us conscious of our duties as Americ- an citizens in Modern Problems class. Mr. Albert Smith, or Coach , is the coach of the varsity football, bas- ketball, and track teams. Coach also teaches boys' physical education and several history classes. Mr. Smith, who received degrees from Nothern State Teachers College and Colorado State, is the sponsor of the Varsity Club and co-sponsor of the sophomore class. if? Mr. Raymond Johnson, known by most of us as Johnny or Coach, received his B. S. degree from the University of Iowa. He teaches four math classes and is senior class co- sponsor. We all know we have to behave in his classes. Mr. Johnson has always been interested in sports and officiates in the Cornbelt Conference. The typing room is one of the most popular rooms in the building. One can always find some Typing I students seeking help with certain exercises, when Miss Barbara Maras is not teaching one of her six classes. Miss Maras teaches two Typing 1 classes, Typing ll, office practice, bookkeeping, and shorthand. Besides these teaching duties, she is the co-sponsor of the sophomore class. This year she is teaching a night class in typing for adults. James Doyle is Mr. Smith's able assistant at coaching football and the freshman and sophomore basket- ball team. Besides teaching physical education at the grade school, he conducts a morning manual arts class here. His school is Illinois State Normal University, where he re- ceived a B.S. degree. Miss Mae Miller, a graduate of Illinois State Normal University, is the teacher of a very popular class with the girls, She has three home economics classes a day. She also is co-sponsor of the junior class. She is also teaching an adult night class in home economics. 10 Buenos dias, clase! This is the greeting the Spanish class hears at the beginning of fifth period every day. Miss .Ioan Ollis, a graduate of Western Illinois State Teachers College, teaches three English classes a day besides the Spanish class. She also has charge of a very up-to-date library and is dra- matics coach of most of the plays that are presented during the year. Mr. Alan Utech, a graduate of Iowa State Teachers College and Morning Side College of Sioux City, Iowa, is the teacher of three Ag classes a day. Mr. Utech also teaches a night Ag class to a veterans' group. Besides his teaching duties, Mr. Utech is the sponsor of the F. F. A. and co sponsor of the junior class. Miss Elisabeth Westerlund, who has a degree from the University of Illinois, is head of the high school English classes besides sponsoring the Maroon and White staff, which writes the high school column for the Chronicle. She also is the advisor to the Viking staff and is constantly advising its members and checking different parts of the annual. If you were to wander into the science room at any time of the day, you would find it the center of many activities and experiments. Mr. Jack Young keeps his energetic students busy, teaching them general science, biology, and physics. In addition he sponsors the Wizards Sci- ence Club, P. C. B. Science Club, and the freshman club. He also has charge of the annual Viking Carnival. Mr. Young has degrees from Northwestern University and De Paul University. 11 I bo xi ff' l- Ji Our Physical Education teacher, Miss Roylene Peterson, has con- tributed greatly to our school cur- riculum by offering a program bene- fiting all pupils. In addition to the teaching of physical activities, Miss Peterson has a class in World His- tory. Each year a special feature Physical Education show, complete with theme, is presented with the combined efforts of Miss Peterson and Coach Albert Smith for the pur- pose of displaying the many different skills to which all pupils have been trained. mm N, P Mrs. Betty Dimick is our school secretary. However she does more than keep the books of the Cambridge School Stystem. Betty is a friend to everyone who enters the office. whether he be a salesman of school supplies, a class treasurer who wishes to find out how his class finances are holding out, someone wishing to make a call, a teacher collecting his mail or just someone stopping by to chat for a minute. She always seems to know what is going on and is willing to give information with a smile, Mrs. Loretta Schumaker, our school nurse, plays an important part in our school program. She deals primarily with the planning and carrying out of a balanced health program. With the help of the local doctors, various tests and injections are administered to those in need of such tests or who other- wise desire them. For the senior girls our nurse conducts a home- nursing class. Mrs. Schumaker serves in both the grade school and high school. sf, Mg -'M n , 1 95' gg,-,. ,, ,, Q 2 e 2, . 1 - Lf hx 4 ' ,SK :X s K if :QE ,if 5, gp- -gif g 5 Q .xi it-swf. f fg hff Y ft, it .f - , - Sas, , S cg , Q, mx' --sw ap -3' ssl i-'wg --, ,A ....,, . ' 1g.,, .,-,T 'ws as X.- ax Q L4 ' Q it it 4 We can often smell the fragrant odors drifting from the kitchen during fourth and fifth periods. The minute that the last morning bell rings is long awaited, for then we go to partake of the food pre- pared by Mrs. Rose Echelberger and Mrs. Tucker, our two fine cooks. They prepare delicious meals the whole year through, but their holiday treats are the most eagerly anticipated of all the meals. We have very often heard visitors remark on the amaz- ing cleanliness of our school and campus. This cleanliness is due to the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cousins and Mrs. Elmer Danielson, our custodians. The custodians put in many long hours at the school and are responsible for the appearance of one of the best looking schools in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Cousins and Mrs. Danielson are noted not only for their efficiency, but are liked by all of us for their friend liness and fairness. We then come to our last entry of the school staff, but some of the most important men of all, the bus drivers. They are the ones upon whom the pupils are dependent for a ride to school. They have maintained an excellent safety record and are very efficient in their transpor- tation of the students to and from the school. The f drivers are LaVerne Peterson, Carl Lindstrom, i Duane Tomlinson, Andy Johnson, Perry Leander, Harvey VanDyck, and Everett Palmer. Mr. Peterson and Mr. Tom- linson serve double duty by transporting students to out of town events. U 'liiiw B' 606074 i Donna Smith . . . . .Vice-President Roger Echelberger ..... President Shirley Lundell . . Secretary-Treasurer Eileen Robinson . . Student Council Rep. Our Diary of senior year records some rather important events ..... For instance, when we walked through the doorway to C. C. H. S. in the fall of '54, we were anticipating a gay yet busy final year, It is true, we did not sponsor any major projects like the prom, but we did arrange for freshman initiation, We imposed unique and awful methods of torture that memorable Friday night, And yet it was all in fun and perfectly harmless, too, Oh, yesl There was the chili supper, too, What fun that was! It seemed that everyone ate more chili than he had t is Mr, Johnson and Miss Peterson were our sponsors this year I6 ever eaten before, The proceeds certainly helped our class funds! Our sponsors, Miss Peterson and Mr, Johnson, did much toward assisting us with these projects. Around homecoming time we took the lead over the other classes as we chose our candidates, Marilyn Robinson and Paul Moon, who became king and queen of the festivities, and Donna Smith and Roger Echelberger, the senior candi- dates, Next on our list of memorable events was the Viking Carnival, We seniors were in charge of most of the committees and played an important part in the planning, We like to think we have this privilege because we have learned and prac- ticed dependability and co-operation a little longer than the underclassmen, Our candidates for the traditional royalty were June Peterson and Virgil Larson, The end of the school year brings prom, Following that, graduation, Then we must close the book that symbolizes this part of our education, But this gesture is not a sad one, for graduation opens new doors for us, doors to all kinds of trades, jobs , and professions, And we are young and willing and enthusiastic, another group of typical young Americans, eager to prove we can make our way, SANDRA MARLEEN ANDERSON F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 45 G,A,A. I, 2, 3, 45 Science Club 2, 3,45 Science Club Assistant Sec. -Treas. 2, 35 Projection Club I, 2, 3,45 Chorus I, 2, 3,45 Band I, 2, 3, 45 F.H.A. Recreation Chairman 35 Dra- matics Club I5 Dramatics Club Play I5 Junior Class Play 35 Stu- dent Council 3, 45 Student Council Vice-Pres. 35 Student Council Pres. 45 Student Council State Convention 35 Maroon 82 White Staff 25 Viking 3, 45 Assistant Business Manager 35 Business Manager 45 Prom Waitress 25 Alumni Waitress I, 2, 35 Trio 25 Sextett 45 Book Club Secretary 25 Basketball Ticket-taker 45 Honor Society 2, 3,45 Honorary Usher 3. JOHN EARL BRENNAN Chorus I, 2, 3, 45 Football I, 2, 3, 45 Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Track I, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 25 Class President 25 Varsity Club 2, 3,45 Class Play 35 Prom Waiter 2. CAROL ANN BURDICK Drum Majorette I, 2, 35 Band I,2, 35 Cheerleader 25 Projects Chairman F.H,A, 25 Student Council 25 Band Council 25 F.F.A. Waitress 25 TAB Secy, 2, 3,45 Lunch Cashier 45 Librarian 45 Band Contest I, 2, 35 Orion Band Festival I, 2, 35 Solo Contest 2, 35 Ticket-Taker 4. endow MARY ELLEN BUSKIRK Chorus I,2,45 G,A.A. I5 F.H.A. I,2,3,4. GALE J. CASTEEL F.F.A. I, 2, 3,45 Track I, 2, 3,45 Football 2, 3,45 Varsity Club 3,45 ROGER LEE ECHELBERGER Football I, 2, 3, 45 Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Track I, 3, 45 Pres- ident Class 45 Varsity Club 45 Vice Pres. Varsity Club 45 Homecoming Candidate 3,45 Student Council 45 Chorus I, 2,3,45 Boys' Quartet I5 Prom Waiter 2, Alumni Waiter 35 Jr. Class Play Stage Manager 3. JACOB HAMPTON ERICSON F.F.A. 15 Dramatics Club I5 Basketball 45 Track I,2, 3,4. JAMES H. HAGG Band I, 2, 3, 45 Solo Band Contest 35 Brass Ensemble 3, 45 Cornet Trio 45 Band Vice-pres. 35 Chorus I,2, 3,45 Science Club 2, 3, 45 Viking Staff 35 Manager 3,45 Basketball I5 Track I,45 Projection Club 45 Master of Ceremonies, Prom 35 Var- sity Club 3,45 Junior Class Play 3. CAROLE JUNE HICKMAN F.H.A. 2,3, 45 Officer F.H.A. 2,35 F,F.A. Banquet Waitress 35 G.A.A. 2, 35 Band 2,3,45 Officer Band 3, 45 Viking Staff 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Sextet 45 Dramatics Club Play 35 Class Play 35 Alumni Waitress 2, 35 Prom Waitress 25 Homecoming Attend- ant 25 Baccalaureate Usher 3: Commencement Usher 35 TAB Secy. 2, 3,4. ALICE CHRISTINE IJAMS Class President I5 Student Council I, 3, 45 G.A.A. I, 2. 3. 4: Vice-pres. G.A.A. 35 G.A.A. Camp Repres. 35 G.A.A.' President 45 F.H.A. I,2,3,45 F.H.A. Treas. 25 Public Re- lations 35 Parlimentarian 45 Chorus I, 2, 3,45 Maroon 8.5 White Staff I5 Band I, 2,3, 45 Librarian I5 Sec.-Treas. 45 Band Council 45 District Flute Trio I,2,35 State Trio 25 Pro- jection Club r,2, 3, 45 Viking Staff 3, 45 Attendant to F.F.A. Sweetheart 25 F,F.A. Banquet Waitress 25 Prom Waitress 35 TAB Sec. I5 Basketball Ticket-taker 4. LAURA JEAN KAPPLE F. H.A. I, 2, 3, 45 Chorus I, 2, 3, 45 Alumni Banquet Waitress 2,535 F.H.A. Degrees Chairman 35 F.H.A. Historian 4. JOHN WEED KENWARD Football I, 2, 3,45 Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Track I, 2, 3,45 Band I, 2, 3, 45 President 45 District solo 35 District ensemble I, 2, 3, 45 State ensemble I5 Projection Club I,2,3,45 Ass't Chief 35 Chief 45 Science Club 2, 3,45 President 35 Student Council 35 Class Vice-pres. 25 Honor Society 2.3, 45 Vice-pres. 35 State and District Science Meet 25 Prom Waiter 25 Viking Staff I, 2, 3, 45 Ass't Editor 35 Editor 45 Varsity Club 2, 3,45 Junior Class Play 35 TAB Secy. 25Alumni Waiter 35 Honorary usher 3. VIRGIL W. LARSON F,F.A. I,2,3,45 F,F.A. Sentinel 35 F,F.A. Vice-pres. 4: Varsity Club 3,45 Varsity Club President 45 Football I, 2, 3, 45 Basketball l, 2,45 Track I, 2, 3,45 Carnival Candidate 45 Junior Class Play 35 Alumni Waiter 3. JAMES D. LINDQUIST Track I,2,3,45 F,F.A. t,2,3,4. SHIRLEY IEAN LUNDELL Chorus I,2, F.H.A. I,2, 3,4, F.H.A. Officer 2,4, Senior Class Secretary Treasurer 4, Freshman and Sophomore Cheerleader Ig Varsity Cheerleader 2, 3, F.F.A. Sweetheart 2, G.A.A. I,2, Dra matics Club Play 3. IRWIN EDWARD MAGERKURTH F.F.A. I,2, 3,4, F.F.A. Reporter 4, Honor Society 2, 3,4, Basket- ball 4, Junior Class play 3. PAUL W. MOON Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Track I, 2, 3, 4, F.F.A. I,2, 3.4, Carnival Candidate 3, Homecoming King 4, Vice- pres. Class 3, Varsity Club 3. 4, Sec. -Treas. Varsity Club. eadafw LAVERNE A. MOORE Football I,2, 3, 4, Track I,2, 3.4, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. JUNE MARIE PETERSON Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. I, 2, 3, 4, Candidate for F.F. A. Chapter Sweetheart 3, Candidate for Carnival Queen 4, Alumni Waitress 3. FIORENCE EILEEN ROBINSON Class Sec'y. I, Student Council 4, F. H. A. I,2, 3.4, Vice-Pres 3, Sec'y. 4, Public Relations 2, Carnival Queen Candidate 3, G. A. A. I, Baton Twirler I,2, 3, Drum Majorette 4, Band 2, District Twirling Contest 2, 33 Band Contest I, Chorus I,2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Librarian 2, Baccalaureate Usher 3, Com- mencement Usher 3. MARILYN JOYCE ROBINSON Science Club 3, 4, Ass't. Sec'y. 3, F. H. A. I,2, 3, 4, F.F.A. Sweetheart 3, G.A.A. I,2, 3, Chorus I,2, 3,4, Band I,2,3, 4, F. H. A. President 2, Jr. 8, Sr. F.l-l.A. President 3, Sci- ence Club Sec'y. -Treas. 4, F. H. A. Project Chairman 4, Home coming Queen 4, Carnival Queen Candidate 2, Homecoming Attendant 1, Jr. Class Play 33 Student Council 3.4, Class Pres- ident 3, Class Sec'y. -Treas. 1,23 Student Council Sec'y. -Trea 4, Band Council 4, Maroon 8, White staff 3, Viking Staff I,2, Queen Candidate for Cornbelt Track Meet 33 F. H. A. Camp Rep. 2, Prom Waitress 2, Alumni Waitress 2, 3, F.F.A. Waitress I, 2. if ROBERT L. SCHIEFERDECKER Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Captain 3, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Track I, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 2, 3,4, Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club I, 2, Projection Club I, 2, 3.4, Varsity Club 2, 3,4, Viking Staff 2, 3, Prom Waiter 2, Alumni Waiter 3. DONNA IEAN SMITH CamivalOueen Candidate I, F.F.A. Sweetheart Candidate I, F.F.A. Banquet Server I, Homecoming Attendant 3,4, Bac- calaureate Usher 3, Commencement Usher 3, G.A.A. I, 3, F.H.A. I, 2, 3,4, Alumni Server 2, 3, Science Club 3,4, Vice- pres. 4, Band I, 3, Drum Majorette 3, Chorus I, 3,4, F.H,A, Project Chairman 3, F,I-I.A. Treasurer 4, Secy. TAB 4, Pro- jection Club 4, Vice-pres. Class 4, Dramatics Club Play 3, Ir. Class Play, District Twirling Contest 3, District Ensemble Contest I. O BONNIE JEAN WILEY Sec, 3, Honor Society 2,3,4, G.A,A. I, F.H,A. I,2,3,4, Sec. 2, Illinois Girl's State 3, Projection Club 4, Maroon 84 White Staff 4, Chorus I,2, 3,42 Jr. Class Play 3. 20 F.F.A. Sweetheart Candidate 4, President Honor Society 4, 66036044 qv? 8' Jack Down ..... .Vice-President .Tirn Lewis . . . ..... President Usxrbnrzl Arnstedt. .Student-Council Rep. Shcrry Wickbloorn . .Secretary-Treasurer I A ? ar X. 3 'X Av X. fi' :Jw Y Wm A 5 . sr- fffi- ' lf B4 ' B i fi QQ..A2L ' B Juniors, 1955 ..... Here we are, twenty-nine Juniors! It seems only a snort time ago that we entered C. C. H, S, as bewildered freshmen, But we soon caught on, and the school year swiftly passed, Each month we became more soph- isticated, Last spring we sponsored the Hop, the theme of which was a Carousel, Everyone enjoyed dancing within the circle made by our colored merry-go-round. The annual prom we will sponsor this year, Stanley Nelson and Tom Finnicum are our two representatives on the football squad, Bill Adams, who moved to Our class sponsors, Mr, Utech and Miss Miller, talk over some of the coming class projects, Macomb in December, was another football player from our class Bill made the All-Conference team, As for basketball, we have only the representative, Tom Finnicum. In one cheering department, however, we are well represent- ed, since three of the four varsity cheerleaders are juniors, Betty Barbara, and Jeanine do their share towards leading our team to victory. For us the 1954 Camival was a highlight that we shall never forget. Our success began the night ot the parade when our float, Tunnel of Love, won the prize for being the prettiest, and our old cars won honorable mention for clever advertising, On the big night of the Carnival itself, our candidates, Sherry and Stan- ley, stepped to the throne to be crowned king and queen! We felt then, that all our efforts to prove that our juniors have a great deal of potential talent and intelligence, had not been wasted. Half time ..... Here comes the band ,,,,,, and look, there are nine junior members! Barbara Mosher, Jeanine Sanquist, Jim Lewis Tom Finnicum, Marilyn De Kezel, Pat Hoyt, Oscar Carlson, Stanley Nelson, and Barbara Arnstedt! This spring, as upper-classmen. we are looking forward to our junior class play, the prom, and our final year in high school, 22 il? 'sv LEFT TO RIGHT, BOTTOM ROW: Pat Hunter, Karen Charlet, Marilyn DeClercq, Pat Hoyt, Bar- bara Arnstedt. TOP ROW: Duane DePaepe, Tom Finnicum, Oscar Carlson. Willis Bredberg, Jack Down. , .rw ,ra we T ' LEFT TO RIGHT, BOTTOM ROW: Vera Nimrick, Karen Lindstrom, Betty Noble, Barbara Mosher, Jean Lundell. TOP ROW: Jeanine Sandquist, Don Johnson, Roger Johnson, Stanley Nelson, Jim Lewis. 23 LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Louella Sterling, John Stevens, Don Sheesley. MIDDLE ROW: Barbara Searle, Sherry Wickblom, Joyce Riley. ABSENT WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: Gordon Clark, Marilyn DeKeze1. 24 it f. s - X i fl 3 1 .2 :TEM EI -9- A J -is fi S -F ri. Q +V 5-Qf,iXr-Nr if- - - 0 K- at 1- Karen Broshar. . Student Council Rep. Bob Telleen . . . . President Bill Werbach . . . .Vice-President Roger Stephens .Secretary-Treasurer dll -qw wi , ., - 2, , s g .N K' x The clock is ticking onward toward the end of another year, Just completed is our second year at C.C. H,S, , which has been filled with all the prerequisites a sophomore must attain before he may be regarded as an upper class- man, But, Diary, have no fear, for we have made the grade, Imagine, no more being characterized as green, silly, etcl -. Mr. Smith and Miss Maras, our sponsors, led the way to a successful year for us, First, the football scrimmage line, followed closely by the basketball floor, have provided the stage for our future athletic stars. How about it Gus, Will, Vem, Ti11y, and Jerry? Let's carry on next year with the same excellent effort you put forth in '54-'55, Wasn't it inspirational to hear those original yells in the background by Jane, Patty, and Cinny, the sophs selected by the student body as Cheerleaders? About music, Diary, trust in us! Each Monday, Wed- nesday, and Friday Tilly, John, Vern, Neumie, Marlene, Nel1ie, Allen, Dale, Gus, Bill, and Vinck are seen bustling away on their excursion to the gym, where they display their true musicianship. Although we appreciate the values of all exua-curricu- lar activities, we realize the great importance of our subjects in the field of education, As one of our classmates has stated Scholastic training is the stepping stone to one's desired goals. Homecoming, hand in hand with the Viking Camival, gives a true evaluation of what the class of '57 were cap- able of achieving, Brief notes: We wisely chose our atten- dants, Marilyn Fickling and Ronnie Lange, for Homecoming, Charlotte Ijams and Claire Hagg for Viking Camival. Our class is indeed large, At our class meetings the attendance usually reaches forty-five. Large, you may say! Yes, but it is a class which works toward a given pro- ject with unity, We possess a forward look toward the future tomorrows that we will face independently, for we are that kind of class! 26 YB' Z Q LA! X a , sbysf LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Claire Hagg, Tom Beuseling, Bob Gustafson, Dale Conrad, Wayne Hagg. BOTTOM ROW: Caroline Good, Joyce Grant, Karen Broshar, Patty Evans, Eyvonne Dickey, Pat Calsyn. LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Roger Martin, Don Johnson, Allen Jehling, Gerald Lindquist, Ronny Lange. BOTTOM ROW: Larry McKinley, Alice Maertens, Connie Johnson, Tom Hunter, Dick Maynard. 27 H f i X, Q 7 CINBRIL LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Vernon Young, Bill Werbach, Ronnie Vincent, Tom Wiley, Kenny Vinzant. BOTTOM ROW: Jim Westerlund, Jane Walsh, Suzanne Vinckel, Cynthia Wongstrom. 4, ts, ERB Illia 55-4 Q7 Q 'R J , , , , i - ...,,,,,..JL S, wr LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Janet Neumann, Marlene Munson, Marilyn Fickling, Charlotte ljams. MIDDLE ROW: Jerry Vincent, Bob Telleen, Roger Stephens, John Phillips, Will Moden. BOTTOM ROW: Sandra Simkins, Virginia Searle, Joyce Nelson, Drusilla Metz, Joyce Moore. 28 :Wg ' fx + .r' '4' .ge , k.,,.43l , , 624+ K V l XO P X 0 I few ff ' .'i:. X Sharon Simkins ...... Treasurer Janlce Humphrey . . Student COUHC11 Rep. 7 Carl Smith . . . . . .Vice-President Q: Jerry Gustafson . . . .President Terry Fmnlcum . .Secretary 9 W .. fs. During the last few months all of us have wondered at times how we have been able to stand 'up under the strain, Being a freshman isn't easy. But our cup runneth over with vigor and vitality, so we feel sure we shall all finish the year in fine shape. Figuratively speaking, of course! For instance, the irst day of school, Gollyl It chills us just to think about it, Everyone knew we would make a few mistakes, One boy had a sudden gleaming for Spanish when he should have been leaming his numbers in Mr. John- son's class, Mr, Johnson took care of at incident. Everyone had trouble locking and unlocking their lockers, Lock- Mr. Young guided us during our first year at C.C. H. S. ed lockers, we mean, Why do the seniors wait until two weeks after school starts to initiate us freshmen? Now we know! There are no freshmen who would wear their dads' P.J. 's and their mothers' dresses or starch their hair for complete strang- ers, But there is always the bright side, and the football season is one of them, Natura ly the freshmen were out on the side-lines cheering, Boy, what voices! And the football season brings Homecoming with itl Every fresh- man was looking forward to having his E088 stepped on, that evening. Know what we mean? Our candidates for King and Queen were Janis Humphrey and Carl Smith, Were we prejudiced or maybe just romantic, when we thought Carl and Janis looked like Cinderella and Prince Charming as they crossed the gym floor to take their places beside the royal throne? In no time at all, there was the Viking Carnival, Getting ready for it is almost as much fun as the carni- val itself, erhaps our class didn't have the prettiest float, but we can learn by experience, Mary Floyd and Joe Talbot were our class candidates for King and Queen, The best things come in small packages. After the carnival, basketball was in full swing, If you want pretty finger nails, don't go to our basket- ball games because they're likely to be pretty close ones, But then, who cares about pretty inger nails at a time like this? Our little Cinderella from Home- coming was elected class cheerleader for the fresh- man-sophomore team, Oh, we mustn't forget the Great F, F, A, Pest Hunt, in which our boys so nobly fought, They were rewarded with all the ice cream and cake thecy could eat, At a time like this, we girls have a sud en de- sire to be boys, But maybe we girls are lucky in the long run, for we have an F. H. A. Slumber Part to which we look forward, Here there is plenty oflpopl corn and spooks, And then there is the F. H. A. all-sc ool party! This year the theme is the Mardi Gras, ln addition, there are the G. A, A, square dances we may attend if we wish. Speaking-Iof parties, we musn't forget the Freshman -Sophomore op and the Spring concert, The latter is sponsored by the band and chorus, in which there are sev- eral freshman members. t We must confess, however, that we have all enjoy- , J L,:,,, !.,-L...-- -..J ..----- ---I-.. LL- ..--.. .... L.. -A l'--n Q .. 12' LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: James Johnson, Jerry Gustafson, Dean Coffin, Terry Finnicum, Virgil Dunn. BOTTOM ROW: Barbara Bratsh, Judy Davis, Ann Bertelsen, Wilda Anderson, Mary Floyd. -Y.. 54- E' LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Carol Pemberton, Lester Sandberg, Frances Nelson, Fred Nelson, Richard McNaught. BOTTOM ROW: Nina Riley, Joanne Peterson, Pat Kaiser, Betty Johnson, Janisl-Iumphrey. 31 'QE' w-If -5,4 LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Bill Westerlund, Jim Weisser, Harold Swanson, CarlSmith, Joe Talbot. BOTTOM ROW: Pat Wiley, Sylvia Willard, Marlene Stach, Sharon Simkins. ABSENT WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: Carol Pemberton. 32 y I 'gf :X I ,- K . g 5 nl ff u - ' First Day. Stocking up on Savings. Going Home Mr. Schultz taking group pictures. Terry sings a lullaby They did the Mambo. 33 What's wild, boys. v ' ii 5 All lovers of sport will find in the next pages of our chronicle of days, a storehouse of mem- ories in word and picture. . . our stalwart football men. . . our agile basket-ball teams. . . our ener- getic cheer-leaders. . . Jubilant victories. . . woe- ful defeats, all pervaded by our indominant school spirit! A 1 g.V3,kg ' f SF? '.--. SN, Y .W K xf' The leaders of the Viking attack in 1954. Assistant Coach Doyle, Captain John Bren- nan, and Coach Smith. The seniors on the 1954 squad. LEFT TO RIGHT, STANDING: Gale Cas- teel, PaulMoon, Laverne Moore, Jack Kenward, and Bob Schieferdecker. KNEELING: Roger Echelberger, Capt. John Brennan, Pete Larson, and Jerry Cox. fl 11 Xl IM! The Viking Football Squad for 1954. LEFT TO RIGHT, STANDING: Coach Doyle, Bob Gustafson, Laverne Moore, Roger Echelberger, Jack Kenward, Bill Adams, Paul Moon, Gale Casteel, Jerry Cox, Pete Larson, Capt. John Brennan, and Bob Schieferdecker. KNEELING: Stanley Nelson, Tom Finnicum, John Phillips, Bill Werbach, Don Johnson, will Moden, Bruce Dunn, and Coach Smith. SITTING: Jerry Vincent, Jerry Gustafson, Lester Sandberg, Terry Finnicum, Carl Smith, Joe Talbot, and Dick Maynard. 36 I ,AQ The first game of the grid season took place September 17 at Atkinson. We started the season with a bang by a Z4-0 victory. The first time we got our hands on the ball, we marched for a touchdown, Will Moden going over from 8 yards out. The next scoring occurred in the third quarter when Bob Shieferdecker dashed 50 yards up the middle of the field for a touchdown. Later in the same period, Paul Moon punted to the two-yard line. Atkinson fumbled on the next play, and Shiefer- decker pounced on the ball for another touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Jerry Cox intercepted an Atkinson pass and returned it to the 3 yard line. La- verne Moore powered over for the final touchdown. The Vikings were the only team in the conference to win their first game. On September 24 we played Alwood at home, where we lost 2.5-6. ln the first quarter, Jack Kenward scooped up a fumble by Captain John Brennan and eluded the Alwood team, running 40 yards for the touchdown. In this game we couldn't seem to halt the Aces' powerful running and passing attack. October first marked the night of our first conference win. In a gruel- ling, hard fought battle we defeated Atkinson again 14 to 12. Our first six points came when John Brennan sneaked across the goal line in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter, Bob Shieferdecker smashed over from 2 yards out for six additional points. Bob kicked both extra points for the winning margin. The following Friday, October 8, we traveled to Reynolds, where we won 14-13 in a thriller. The scoreboard rang up 6 points when Shieferdecker went 20 yards for the touchdown in the second quarter. Minutes later, John Brennan sneaked over from two yards out for the touchdown. Shieferdecker again kicked the extra points for the win. Friday, October 15, on a. cold, rainy night we played the highly ac- claimed Orion Chargers. We held and outplayed them for 3 quarters, but in the fourth quarter, they made two quick touchdowns. Despite their high scoring record, the final score was IZ-0. Our next journey was to Winola on October 22, where we won 8 to 6. In the first quarter, Moden scored on a six-yard plunge. In the fourth quarter, Winola tied the score on an 80 yard punt return. Then we put together a drive that carried to the one-yard line. There, Winola took over on downs. On the next play, Pete Larson broke through and tackled a Winola back in the end zone for two points with only 40 seconds remaining. ln this game we could go anywhere ex- cept across the goal line. We made 18 first downs to Wino1a's six, but we could not get across the goal line. The season ended October Z9 with our homecoming game. We played Sherrard and won 2.1 to 6 on a clear, cold night. This was the last game for eight seniors and one junior, Bill Adams. In the second quarter, Paul Moon caught another pass for a touch- down. Later Brennan went over for six additional points. Moon caught ten passes to highlight the game. The Vikings finished the season with a six won, two lost record. We had a five and two conference record that proved good for third place. In the all-conference balloting, Bill Adams was placed at center, and the Little Giant, Pete Larson, was un- animously voted the position of guard on the first team. John Brennan and Bob Shieferdecker were placed in the backfield on the second team. Although we were not rated too highly by many fans, we are reasonably satisfied with our season's record. Corn Belt Final Standings TEAM WON LOST TOTAL OPP PTS. PTS Orion 7 0 254 12. Alwood 6 l 142. 32 Cambridge 5 Z 63 74 Winola 4 3 73 105 Reynolds 3 4 86 125 Sherrard Z 5 26 98 Atkinson 1 6 67 150 Williamsfield 0 7 12 12.7 Zcwketfczlf The Varsity Basketball Team, from left to right are, FIRST ROW: John Brennan, Jack Kenward, Bob Gustafson, Paul Moon, Bob Schieferdecker, and Coach Albert Smith. SECOND ROW: Roger Echelberger, Tom Finnicum, Irwin Magerkurth, Will Moden, and Pete Larson. With four returninglettermen, the Cambridge Vikings looked forward to a successful season. The lettermen were Captain Paul Moon, Bob Schieferdecker, John Brennan, and Jack Kenward, all seniors, The other boys on the squad were Roger Echelberger, Irwin Magerkurth, and Virgil Larson, seniorsg Tom Finnicum, juniorg and Bob Gustafson and Will Moden, sophomores. We started the season off by winning our first six games, After dropping a close game to Orion, we came back and walloped Winola, Our next game was against Newman of Sterling in the Fulton Holiday Tournament, which we lost. Then it was Cornbelt Tournament time and we were picked as the favorites. We defeated Atkinson, Sherrard, and Orion on our way to the title, With a ten 1103 and one fly finish to the regular season schedule we were first in the Conference with a thirteen U31 and one fly record, Paul Moon set a single game school scoring record by making forty-three f43j points against Galva in the season finale, In the regional tournament at Galesburg, we were the fifth rated team, In the first game, we gained revenge for last year's defeat by beating Corpus Christi. The next night we pulled a minor upset by beating Abing- don, third ranked team in the tourna- ment. Against Galesburg in the finals the next night, we got off to a bad start and had a hard time to catch up with the Streaks, But in the fourth quarter we pulled within one point of them, How- ever, having to stay out so late the two previous nights caught up with us, the Vikings and Galesburg got hot and pull- ed away from us. This rang down the curtain on one of the most successful seasons in years. Our season record of twenty-two Q22j wins, four Q41 losses is a record of which we all can be very proud, Captain Paul Moon receives the first place trophy after the Vikings had won the Cornbelt Conference Tournament by beating Orion, 39 1954-1955 FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM-FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, SITTING: Ronnie Lange, Jerry Gustafson, and Terry Finnicum. SECOND ROW: Jim Westerlund, John Phillips, Claire Hagg, Bill Werbach, Wayne Hagg, and Coach James Doyle, THIRD ROW: Lester Sandburg, Ronnie Vincent, Dick Maynard, Kenny Vinzant, and Roger Stephens. Our Frosh-Soph team came out almost as well as the Varsity, by gaining a second place in the conference. The only team excelling them was Orion. Our team lost 5 out of 19 gamesg and these losses were to Orion, twiceg Galva, once Wethersfield, onceg and Geneseo, once. Our underclassmen were rather short as to heightg but their ball handling and alertness gave them an advantage over taller teams. In a few games, had our boys made one less foul, they would have won, since they lost by only 1 or 2 points. They were defeated by Galva by a very small margin: and the Geneseo and C, op Wetherlsfielil games Mineral 33 21 were a so C ose. Bill Werbach Geneseo. 33 43 t00k'the prize fgr Wethersfield 27 28 the most points Alwood 47 45 scored this sea- RSYHOIGS 52 34 son in Frosh- Atkinson 51 35 501311 Plav- onon as 54 Winola 44 22 Sherrard 49 18 Williamsfield 53 36 Alwood 62 40 Galva 41 46 Atkinson 51 29 Reynolds 51 37 Our two hard -working Orion 32 38 managers, Jim Hagg and 3 fy Winola 55 38 Don Sheesley, clean up di' as 4 Shen-ard 56 36 after a basketball game. Williamsfield 51 21 Galva 41 30 Capt. Paul Moon John Brennan Pete Larson Bob Schieferdecker Jack Kenward Bob Gustafson 1 .tin 2 B ,1- Cornbelt Conference and Roger Echelberger Tournament Champs l Irwin Magerkurth Torn Finnicum Will Moden 41 3 at QT. 4 5 z- ' --Q 1 Q 1 .5 i t at . 4 2 A' , ,., , :H A . 54 7mc6 Our Vikings gained a fourth place in the conference meet with Orion, Winola, and Alwood on top of them. Jack Johnson helped greatly in win- ning this place. He ran the 100 yard dash, the 220 yard dash and the 440 yard run in almost all the track meets. I-Ie won first place in almost every thing he did. He went to the district meet in Rock Island and tied for first in the 440 yard run. He then went to the state meet, but the competition was too rough and he couldn't win a place. The relay team won a fourth place in the district meet. This team consisted of Bob Schieferdecker, Jack Johnson, Gene Willems, and Bill Stephens. At the Galva Relays, this team won a second. 42 Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders, LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty Noble, Barbara Mosher, Jeanine Sanquist, lane Walsh. Their job at the basketball games was not nearly so hard because of the larger crowd and the warmer surroundings. Cheerleaders are an essential part of every school. Did you ever stop to think of how strange it would seem for a local high school to come to a game without cheerleaders? We also have a Fresh-Soph basketball team with its cheerleaders, who perform equally as well as the varsity girls. Everyone will give credit to Cynthia, Janis, and Pat Evans, along with the varsity girls for the excellent job they have done the past year. Fresh-Soph, Basketball Cheerleaders, LEFT TO RIGHT: Cynt.hia Wongstrorri, Janice Humphrey, Pat Evans, 43 Our cheerleaders worked hard this year to keep the ball rolling at our games. It is not easy to get much re- sponse from a handful of fans, no matter how loyal they are: but some- how our girls made the most of it. Practice Makes Perfect it is said, and Barb, Jeanine, Betty and .lane worked hard to make their routine as close to perfect as possible. Even out in the freezing weather at foot- ball games, they kept plugging away. ,:..---- ' . - ,- Varsity Football Cheerleaders, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanine Sanquist, Barbara Mosher. Ian Walsh, Betty Noble. As you leaf through our now beginning-to- be-crowded record of school life, perhaps your eyes will linger longer on the pages that follow . . . Why? Because they concern all the things we do outside of regular classes. . .they will explain in part, why we,think school is becoming ever more like life in the world outside. I PROJECTION CLUB ITUOEI x COUNCIL ' 0 I ,', ' 1 If V. 'Q,K..1,k.., ... WM, . Cfkf xii.-fu, IZATIOIS mad! , k , Thurdsay, December 2. . . regular Stu- dent Council meeting. .much business... talk about the two flags recently purchased by students. Near the scoreboard in our gym where they hang, the flags look color- ful and decorative. But our flags, our country's and our school's, have more than eye-appeal, don't they? When we look at them, we are prouder than ever, and ever more grateful that we are part of a school system that strives for democracy and the preservation of our way of life. A scene from the Student Council sponsored Teen-age1'S are sentimental, but they Homccommg Cckbmtion, can be practical, too. If you adults doubt the truth of this statement, you should have seen us when we discussed our current project, the Viking Manual. lt's a hard job compiling and getting it printed. But our Council has a co-operative student body with whom we work. Won't such a manual be a real help to all of us, especially the freshmen, who must find it puzzling at first to get acquainted with our rules, courses of study, teachers, organizations, cheers, songs, etc. ? The delegates to the convention in Quincy gave a report on the discussion groups they had attended and all the new ideas they had acquired that might im- prove our local Council. And what made them proudest of all was the fact that our group is one of the best in the state. Did you know that the Student Council earlier in the year is in charge of all the plans for our annual Homecoming? And that still another ambitious and rewarding project is our yearly work-day, the proceeds of which are given by the students to some worth while cause in our school. All this, and more, our Student Council does for us! Even an ordinary meeting, like the one just described reveals the wide scope of our activities. 3.:smani 2.vw . . Members of the Student Council at a recent meeting. LEFT TO RIGHT, SEATED: Bob Telleen, Karen Broshar, Eileen Robinson, Chris Ijams, Roger Echelberger, Jim Lewis, Barbara Arnstedt, IaI1iS Humphrey, Jerry Gl1St3fSOf1, and T0111 Finnicum. STANDING: Sponsor, Mr. Page, Vice-President, Barbara Mosher, President, Sandra Anderson, and Secre- tary-Treasurer, Marilyn Robinson. 46 .1-1 WW? Busily at work writing and pre paring this annual is the Viking Staff. Miss Elisabeth Westerlund sponsors the Staff and serves as proofreader. Much work is ex- pended by the students in making this yearbook. The special events classes, and organizations must be written upg and many pictures of school life are needed. The editor, Jack Kenward, must as- sume most of the work connected with it. I-Ie has to plan and lay out each page before the printing can be done. Also his is a large responsibility. But the jobs are fun, and besides, this sort of work provides a different type of experience for the staff members. Encouraged by the high rating given last year's book by the National Scholastic Press Assoc- iation, everyone on the staff is working to make this book even better. Proceeds from the Carnival are used to finance the Viking. The staff sponsors the Carnival, and the close co-operation of the entire school is needed to make it each year as successful a venture as it has been in the past. UE' 'nu-r FRONT TO REAR, LEFT ROW: Bob Telleen, Christine Ijams, Barbara Searle, Louella Sterling, Barbara Arnstedt. RIGHT ROW: Tom Finnicum, Suzanne Vinckel, Gordon Clark, Oscar Carlson, Karen Charlet. i gp' , A . Q 5, r LL' , . . :sv ef ' V9-0 . .6 ,,,.,...., ,.. VIKING STAFF: FRONT TO BACK, LEFT ROW: Dale Conrad, Bill Werbach, Stanley Nelson, Carole Hick- man, and Duane De Paepe. RIGHT ROW: Ronny Lange, Joyce Nelson, Charlotte Ijams, Janet Neumann, and Betty Kay johnson. . my Editor Jack Kenward Co-Editor Don Sheesley Business Manager ' 'F' Sandra Anderson ' X F Ass't. Business Manager gr, Jeanine Sanquist Benefit Chairman Don Sheesley G-A Ass't. Benefit Chairman . 1 O Jim Lewis 'Jn- 'iv L Sandra? nd nine audited R Q were kept the unts cl k t track b g to make the 1 fx e subscri on! 'the , , Carnival a success. an ual. .JT x H3 IH' i L-...I The Cambridge High School Band is directed by Mr. Eugene Anthony. Its many activities include marching during halftime at all home football games. During these exhibitions, several new and interesting formations are executed. The climax to the marchin season came at Western Illinois State Colle e at Ma- C0lTlb. There, our band marched with about thirty Oster bands in the huge Homecoming parade and later played in the massed band concert. Later, the band collaborated with the chorus to produce the fine Christmas and spring concerts. Meanwhile members have been practicing the selections to be played at the District Band Contest at Knoxville, Illinois. The final event for the band is the Band Festival held every ylear at Orion, To assist Mr, Anthony, t e band elects a president, vice- president, secretary-treasurer, a representative from each class in band, and a librarian to take care of music, Uniform custod- ians are also appointed. Their job is to take out and put away all the uniforms whenever there is a concert. The band is a live organization and one that during the year adds spirit and color to our school activities. The officers of the band are, LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Carol Hickman, Librariang Marilyn Rob- insong Mr. Anthony, Director, Chris Ijamsg and Suzanne Vinckel, Uniform Custodian. SECOND ROW: Jerry Gustafson, Frosh. Representa- tive: Oscar Carlson, Junior Repre- sentativeg Bill Werbach, Boys' Uniform Custodiang Bob Tellen, Soph. Representative, Stanley Nel- son, Vice-Presidentg Jack Kenward, Presidentg and Larry Kenward, Grade School Representative. pro ress for contest with the help of the tape re- , I' I I Mr. Anthony checks up on Terry Finnicum's IH' Ill' rl ' I ' The Majorettes lead the band in the parade at Macomb. 49 for A Qt ,Q in .Mffi wr X Rx R 'ffm M 7 is r-lk ' - - ff-. . ?'ffN' 'H1f-fa! UE if -' ln . ' wud Q N' ' ' . R .5 rw VK V , gf ,,,, U '..' Vx X ' . .xgx 4 . 'III , ,l f P-. ,K ' Z' ff- 'Y 'K b,'v if hx ' Vu mf if ' . ' , . ' 3' Q . ff-fqf , 2: K. J Q . ' XX ' ' If N fi. rffk -X ,, YM fg'-'x X , g Lk, , L. 717,-4 - The Cambridge F. F. A. Chaplter, under the sponsors ip of Mr. Alan Utech, is an active organization. One of the most important activities of the current gear was the Father and on Banquet. The guest speaker was the Reverend John H. Clarke of the Cambridge Methodist Church, who gave an entertaining talk on farming on the Isle of Man, supple- mented with slide films. Durin the summer months, time boys can devote more time to their Ag projects. Much of this time in late summer was spent in preparing animals F.F.A. OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Utech, Advisor, Irwin Magerkurrh, for Showueg at the F3 F- A- Reporterg Virgil Larson, Vice-President, Stanley Nelson, Presidentp Tom Of Henry ounty Fair' Beuseling, Sentinel, Oscar Carlson, Secretary, Willis Bredberg, Treasurer. Most of the entries from the Cambridge Chapter were either swine or beef cattle. This past fall, a corn picker safety campaign was held for the first time. It included distributin safety pamphlets to farmers in the community, a meeting to which locaf farmers were invited and where a movie on the subject was shown, setting up a display in a downtown window, and writing articles for local papers. In October, a Cambridge F. F. A. team entered Section Three F. F. A. Compet ition Judging Contest held at Geneseo. At this contest, the Cambridge team, which won fifth place, was competing with teams representing Rock Island, Bureau, and Henry counties. The annual Pest Eradication Contest began in December. The chapter was divided into four teams for their work and at the conclusion, the three losing teams treated the winning team. Every spring, the F. F. A. sponsors a Sweetheart Party. At this all-school affair, the chapter sweetheart, chosen from the F. H. A. girls, is crowned. An excellent fund-raisin project is the sale of popcorn at all Iiome foot- ball and basketball games. The chapter l is fortunate in owning its own machine for this purpose. All in all, the Future Farmers of l America have had a most successful year! MI. Utech instructs some of the F.F.A. boys in the fundamentals of home wiring as part of their F.F.A. projects. 51 l. LEFT TO RIGHT, BACK ROW: Betty Noble, Barbara Searle, Laura Kapple, Christine ljams, Marilyn Robinson, Shirley Lundell, Donna Smith, Marilyn Robinson. FRONT ROW: Jeanine Sanquist, Mae Miller, Karen Charlet. 7. WA A busy and helpful organization that many know little about is the F. H. A. It is divided into freshmen-sophomore and junior-senior sections with separate officers for each section. Charlotte Ijams is president of the freshmen-soph- omores, and Karen Charlet is president of the junior-seniors The F.H. A. pursues many varied activities, one of the first of which was the F. H. A. and F. F. A. Parent Night. On the program, the freshman-sophomore girls sang. A travel talk followed this. The F. H. A. came to the aid of a needy family by making Christmas gifts for the children in the family. Keeping the Christmas, the F. H. A. and the F. F. A. went caroling on the night of December 21. After the caroling, the F. H.A. girls served refreshments. On May 2, the F. H. A. was held at Cambridge. The section officers were chosen at this rally. In February, everyone in F. H. A. waits anxiously to see what F. H. A. girl is crowned Sweetheart at the F. F. A. Sweet heart Ball. Miss Mae Miller is the sponsor of this very ac- tive organization. 52 sr' 1' if ' 1f'w,4.-3' 'QQ R! we ' 4 x L , coop i J K I .,,. , V I The girls packed boxes of presents Some of the freshmen sample their Last spring, the F. H. A. gave a pro- for needy children, handywork, gram for incoming members, is K 4 , 'Ng 4 it Scenes from the Smorgasbord, 'Y' K t I s .g l u ' S .P , i ssi ? 1' , A fi 3 F -Ig K 2 5 U gl The two chapter Mothers, Mrs. Hulin fleftj and Mrs, Sanquist frightj. x The Jr, -Sr. F. H. A. officers as they meet with Miss Miller. LEFT TO RIGHT, STANDING: Betty Noble, Barbara Searle, Laura Kapple, Chris Liams, Marilyn Robinson, Shirley Lundell, Donna Smith and Eileen Robinson, SEATED: Jeanine Sanquist, Miss Miller, and Karen Charlet. ITY6! ff S . , A at . . 2? Samoa 665 Senior Science Club Officers are, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marilyn Robinson, Sec, -Treas,g Donna Smith, Vice-Pres,g Jim Lewis, Lab, -Ass't,g Karen Charlet, Ass't, Sec. -Treas, , and Donny Sheesley, 'Pres. SITTING, is Mr. Young, the sponsor. Have you ever wondered how the Senior Science Club came to adopt a name like P. C. B. 's? The answer is simple. Those three letters stand for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The members are active in promoting and learn- ing more facts about science. They carry on varied projects during the year, the best of which are exhibited at the an- nual district science contest. With their sponsor, Mr. Jack Young, and Mrs. Young, who acts as girls' chaperon, the members take their annual three-day trip to Chicago dur- ing Easter vacation. This is th.e highlight of the year and is looked forward to and planned months in advance. On the trip, via the Burlington Zephyr, the group visits many interesting places. Some of them include: The Museum of Science and Industry, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, The Planetarium, Chicago Research Hospital, various factories, The Chicago Tribune Building, Merchandise Mart, famous plays, interesting restaurants, and many other places equally fascinating to the lover of science. 1 W-we -P--..- T1 -H---v ......... TI 'WNW' 'v-i- '11 w-M- -v--' ......,., -.-w- 'T' :ws I , sjif' U 171 7- fl Members are, LEFT TO RIGHT, SITTING: Jim Hagg, Karen Charlet, Vera Nimrick, Donna Smith, Jeanine Sanquist, Sandra Anderson, and Barbara Mosher, STANDING: Donny Sheesley, Jim Lewis, Tom Finnicum, Jack Kenward, Stanley Nelson Bon Schieferdecker, lerrv Cox and Mr. Young. Qzafwlff. Sewanee 6 664 ,rf Officers of Wizards Science Club are, LEFT TO RIGHT: Donny Sheesley, Advisorg The Wizards Science Club is the junior of the two science clubs in our school. By no means less impor- tant, it is com- prised of freshmen and sophomores. It was organized three years ago as a club for freshmen who wished at some later time to join the Senior Science Club. During the last year the mem- bership has included sophomores also, since the Senior Science Club has limited its member- Vernon Young, Lab Assistant, Mr, Young, Sponsor, Dale Conrad, Presidentg Ronnie ship to junigrs and Lange, Vice-President: Bob Telleen, Advisor, and Dick Maynard, Secretary-Trea- ggnigrg, Bi-mQnth1y Surer. meetin s are held, P.C. B, Science Club member, Jim Hagg, is shown working on his aquarium, which is his science club project. at whici business is taken care of and talks on projects are given. The treat of the year and the event everyone anticipates is the one day trip taken in late winter. Some of the places visited last year were Moline Airport, Moline Waterworks, Rock Island Arsenal, W. O. C. Television Studio, Rock Island State Police Headquarters, and Gamble's Observatory. This year an even better outing is planned. Another P. C. B. Science Club member, Jack Kenward is shown working on some negatives in his darkroom. Y' sv.-...Q - The P.C. B. Science Club meets, with President Donny Sheesley Presiding. 55 ' oieaae H iv 3 FIRST ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT: Joanne Peterson, Ann Bertlesen, Sharon Simkins, Terry Finnicum Joyce Nelson, Marlene Munson, Joe Talbot, and Lester Sandburg, SECOND ROW: Charlotte Ijams, Jerry Gustafson, and Carl Smith, FIRST ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT: Pat Evans, Sandra Simkins, Drusilla Metz, Karen Broshar, and Pat Calsyn, SECOND ROW Allen Jehling, Tom Hunter, Bill Werbach, John Phillips, and Suzanne Vinckel, 56 . mama . LEFT TO RIGHT FIRST ROW Vera Nrmrick Sherry Wickblom, Jeanine Sanquist, Barbara Mosher, Bonnie Wiley Jack Down Karen Charlet Sandara Anderson SECOND ROW: Karen Broshar, Joyce Nelson, Cynthia Wongstrom, Pat Evans Suzanne Vrnckel Joyce Moore Barbara Arnstedt, Christine Ijams. THIRD ROW: Don Sheesley, Bob Telleen VernonYoung Claire l-lagg Ronnie Lange B111 Werbach, Roger Stephens, Jack Kenward. FOURTH ROW: Jim Lewis Tom Hunter Dale Conrad Oscar Carlson Irwin Magerkurth, Bob Schieferdecker, Tom Finnicum. Gne of the most important organ- izations in our school is the National Honor Society. It consists of out- standing members of our student body who earn and retain a minimum scholastic average of 88. The mem- bers must not only be academic leaders, but they must be prominent in leadership, service, and character Annually, the society sponsors a Christmas exchange, where the attrac tively decorated gym, the refresh- ments, and the mistletoe all help to make this party a merry and in- formal occasion for everyone. 57 pad, f Nr'--1 YV 'qw 'QL :-'S 1 ig' ..-09 LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Jack Kenward, Jim Hagg, Mr. Young, Bonnie Wiley, Joe Talbot, Lester Sandberg, Frances Nelson, and Virgil Dunn. SECOND ROW: Tom Hunter, Don Sheesley, Stanley Nelson, Donna Smith, Tom Finnicum, Sandra Anderson, Vernon Young, Suzanne Vinkel, Dale Conrad, Carl Smith, Jerry Cox, Bob Schiefer- decker, and Jim Lewis. Freshmen .... Do you want to learn to run projection machines ? .......... Like to learn about the new oscilloscope? Yes ? Then you should join the Pro- jection Club. At first you will be ah apprentice. In this capacity, your job will be to become familiar with the machines. You will invariably exclaim that you won't be able to remember everything. But if you don't give up, you will soon be proficient in operating the projectors, tape recorders, and all the other machines that are parts of the audio-visual aid program. It won't be long before you will rise to the rank of pre-expert. A pre-expert will have more interest in the new machines and advanced techniques. He will help a teacher by running a movie projector for the class. After completing this stage of his work, the pre-expert will become an expert. An expert is eligible to become an of- ficer of the club. The present Chief is Jack Kenwardg Jim Lewis is Assistant Chief. y There is also a sizable list of apprentices, pre-experts, and experts to assist the teachers and the school. At intervals during the year, meetings are held at which new techniques and machines are discussed. Mr. Jack Young is the spon- sor of this very worth-while club. 58 4-. Mr. Young looks over some movie film with assistant-chief Jim Lewis and chief Jack Kenward. ZGQL' Eiafuu. TN , ' x W THE BOYS' CHORUS, FROM LEFT 'TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Tom Hunter, Dick Maynard, Jack Down, Terry Finnicum, John Brennan, Tom Wiley, Vernon Young, Roger Stephens, and Dale Conrad, SECOND ROW: Bob Telleen, John Phillips, Jim Lewis, Bill Werbach, Allen Jehling, Ronnie Lange, Stanley Ne1son,- and Roger Echelberger, Absent when picture was taken are Jim Hagg, Tom Finnicum, Carl Smith. The Boys' Chorus is composed of all the boys in the high school who wish to belong, Under the direction of Mr, Eu- gene Anthony, they practice for the four major times they appear in public, Although the boys practice diligently, there is usually something on the lighter side going on in class, In spite of a little frivolity, however, the boys seem to learn a great deal, as evidenced by the fact that their chorus won asuperior rating at the district contest and a second rating at the state contest last year, They are hop- ing to make it a repeat performance this year. The boys in a practice session, 59 ' 'gkama Junior-Senior Girls' Chorus, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Joyce Riley, Betty Noble, Pat Hoyt, Pat Hunter, June Petei son, Mary Buskirk, Bonny Wiley, and Vera Nimrick, SECOND ROW: Eileen Robinson, Carole Hickman, Karen Charlet, Barbar Mosher, Jeanine Sanquist, Marilyn De Kezel, Jean Lundell, Sherry Wickbloom, and Marilyn De Clerq. THIRD ROW: Donna Smith, Laura Kapple, Marilyn Robinson, Sandra Anderson, Chris Ijams, Barbara Arnstedt, Barbara Searle, and Louella Sterling STANDING: in the bottom, right hand corner is Mr, Eugene Anthony, the Director. The Girls Chorus is divided into two sections, the first being freshmen and sophomoresg the second, juniors and seniors, This disparity in size of classes is due to the larger number of girls belonging to the Girls Chorus than the Boys Chorus, Also under the direction of Mr, Anthony, the girls practice for their four public appearances, The first one of the year is the Christmas program, This is given by the combined choruses and the band, Quite a production number, too, with elaborate stage setting and colorful pantomine included, During the winter months, the The f , 31:41 scene at the Combelt Chorus Festival in March, practicing gets more frequent, for they must work on three The girl's sextet which won a first state in district compe- tion. LEFT TO RIGHT: Carole Hickman, Sandra Ander- son, Pat Hoyt, Bonny Wiley, and Barbara Searle. Missing when picture was taken was Joyce Riley. gi . Barbara Mosher, Marilyn Robinson, and Chris Ijams, who comprise the Girls' Trio, will take part in state compe- tition later in the school year. Some of the girls hold an impromptu sing before rehears al starts on the Christmas Pageant. concerts at once, The Cornbelt Conference Chorus Festival, the district contest, and our own Spring Concert come very close together, Luckily several of the numbers can be used more than once, The girls, too, practice very hard and are hoping to get a good rating at the contest this year, ,- , a K Y Y Freshmen-Sophomore Girls Chorus. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Mr. Eugene Anthony, Director, Alice Maer- tens, Patty Wiley, Ann Bertleson, Virginia Searle, Marlene Stach, Evyonne Dickey, Connie Johnson, Pat Calsyn, Barbara Bratsh, Carol Pemberton, and Judy Davis, SECOND ROW: Pat Kaiser, Nina Riley, Janis Humphrey, Sharon Simkins, Pat Evans, Marlene Munson, Drusilla Metz, Janet Neumann, Joyce Grant, Mary Floyd, Wilda Anderson, Marilyn Fickling, THIRD ROW: Betty Kay Johnson, Joyce Moore, Sylvia Willard, Carolyn Good, Sandra Simkins, Suzanne Vinckel, Cyn- thia Wongstrom, Joyce Nelson, Karen Broshar, Jane Walsh and Charlotte ljams, Wmadzfq 41 Mr. Smith with secretary-treasurer - Paul Moon, president - Pete Larson, and vice president - Roger Echelberger. Have you won a major letter in any sport? If so, you are a member of the Varsity Club. Training rules and the qualifica- tions a boy has to meet to get a major letter are set up by this club. There are no regular meetings and no dues. Mr. Smith is the sponsor of this group. This year the club has adopted a pin, which is proudly worn by a major letter winner. A steak or fish fry is held at the end of the school year to which mem- bers and their guests are invited. 5 ii! 'ill -. ,4 A 1, , yy , ' E - A .tsl - mi, high , - . . . Y? . .5 9 ' 'A 0 Lf J 1 , , , we lm' X .L fi Wigs T' T L A 2 155, J LEFT TO RIGHT, KNEELING:DonShees1ey, Gale Casteel, Jack Kenward, and Paul Moon. STANDING: Bob Schiefer- decker, Jim Hagg, Stanley Nelson, John Stevens, John Brennan, Roger Echelberger, Wi1lModen, Pete Larson, Laverne Moore, Bill Adams, and Mr. Smith. 77fd'zaaa cmd 704656 Nir- Miss Westerlund goes over techniques with Bonnie Wiley, Karen Broshar, Cynthia Wongstrom, Joanne Peterson, and Vera Nimrick. Want to know the latest gossip. .. . . . . or our current fads. . . . . or even a bit of wholesome teen-age philosophy? Then Potpourri, a lively little col- umn printed in our local newspaper, the Chronicle, is your best authority. This piece of writing, which means a little bit of everything, is assigned to some student who loves to write. It has been a feature of Maroon an-Q White for almost seven years. Karen Broshar is the present columnist, and we all agree that she is carrying on successfully our tradition of sprightly and original writing. Since we have no official school news- paper, we inform the general public of our activities here at school through the news of each class. Four able reporters, Joanne Peterson, Cynthia Wongstrom, Vera Nimrick, and Bonnie Wiley, faith- fully bring their copy to Miss Westerlund every other week for proof-reading. We have been told that our parents of- ten turn to the page of school news. What 1 a number of things our children do! is the. invariable comment. No wonder we ,, ?.- 'sf,j'- .30 M, W I e Pogollvatqi 'Z: '1c . 0 ep by RQOQU fl: 4'72!,y. , ' mug 9 we 6 PM-. . lelybod I Qtek t cgzlgi. 2 ,Chl Irf 'c 'Wm 121 ,vb i the 1' 've wr UQ, 1 fe. ,b 0 i ' Us DI ,fm l ' - all Q nobles: ay Vulem' 80 'U afghan'-wrt R001 M1 ey djdilqz Q11 ot 6nqLl7?qqc3'hth!a01Q r bf Q, ve om mofeg -You . 9 tenelm VJ' 01552 q,LI:l.1q,,., r 4 b ' tl ' ' 6 . AP it good to -111 ones: 532. Fenflq , , ggi!! an wa and ,be p pe 'smut e m,, 1 f w 'Iffgie Q Y so rr ,be .. , 'nn N r rrrcrr r . r..s N ifz--it fr: ff.. Q' 'frt ii'i fi i't., x 'fi don't see them very often. Tk ale ,rrl .e,, 63 Q. Q' Q.. Memories 4.4 ga 0 LEFT TO RIGHT, KNEELING: Jeanine Sandquist, Barbara Mosher, Sandra Anderson, and Carolyn Good. SEATED: Mari- lyn Fickling, Charlotte Ijams, Karen Charlet, Chris Ijams, Cynthia Wongstrom, Joyce Nelson, and Janet Neuman. STANDING: Miss Peterson, Marilyn DeClercq, Pat Eavans, Drusilla Metz, Marlene Munson, Joyce Moore, Suzanne Vinckel, Virginia Searle, Karen Broshar, Jane Walsh, and Sandra Simkins. The Girls Athletic Association is an active group always doing something. The goals of this club are summed up very well in their constitution: The purpose of the G. A. A. of Cambridge High School is the promotion of health and sportsmanship. To promote these ideals, we encourage proficiency and understanding of several sports rather than one, interest in athleticsg healthful and clean livingg proper social conduct. when the girls say several sports, they really mean several. Archery, basketball, badminton, bowling, and soft- ball are some of the numerous sports they find time for during the year. Other activities carried out are folk dancing, stunts, tumbling, and leadership class. Archery is the newest activity this year. Miss Peterson, with the aid of several girls, set up a fine range behind the football bowl. The girls really went for it .... produced some good bowmen, too. Cambridge girls enter into state meets and have won recognition there. They had entrants in basketball, archery, and bowling. Recognition is gained through the point system, The girls get a certain number of points for each time they attend a ses- sion, whatever the current sport may be. Also each summer two delegates are sent to the Northern Area Leadership Training Camp at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where they enjoy many unusual op- portunities to make friends and acquire new ideas. The girls in G. A. A, are really activeg in fact they show the boys that they aren't the only athletes around school. Miss Peterson and the officers show some of the activities of the G. A. A. The officers are Joyce Nelson, point chairmang Karen Charlet, vice-presidentg Chris Ijams, president: Marilyn Fickling, strom, secretary-treasurer, and Janet Neumann, song leader. 64 booster chairman, Charlotte Ijams, point recorder, Cynthia Wong- Haw ' Homecoming! Carnival! Christmas Festival! Work Day! Junior Class Play! Chicago! Picnics! Prom! Hop! Bacca- laureate! Graduation! All of these, and so many more Red Letter Days fill the pages of our school life. Sometimes it is a little crowd ed. . . But we wouldn't part with a single one of our activities. . . xfw 'S' xii i A N 3 3 Q . The cheerleaders go through their paces during part of the snake dance uptown, Some of the action during the Home-coming game, Here is the skit that the Student Council put on at the pep session. Dear Diary .... What a week this has been! It all started on Saturday, October 23, when the classes decorated the uptown windows. Then on Thursday, October 28, amid drizzle, smoke, music and cheering came the pep session on the high school campus. Smoke came from the bonfire around which there were talks from Coach Smith, Captain John Brennan, Vernon Anderson, a former alum- nus, and Mr. Page, our superintendent. There was a skit by the Student Council that really had us laughing. The pep band was on hand, of course, to play school songs as we sang and the warmth and light of the bonfire disappeared. Immediately after the rally, we took over our town in the annual snake dance around the business section. On Friday night, October 29. in verv cold weather, the Cambridge Vikings whip- ed the Sherrard Tigers, 21 to 6 at the Home- coming game. After the game, formal cer- emonies were held in the gym. Karen Broshar welcomed the alumni, with Helen Cordrey responding. Then Coach Smith presented the senior football players. As prizes, three boxes of candy were given away. One went to Janet Hutchinson as the alumnus traveling the shortest distance, one to Carolyn Moody, the alumnus traveling the longest distance, and one to Earl Metz, member of the earliest H9165 graduating class present. Gus Willems' band played for the dance, which was attended by a re- cord crowd. Marilyn Robinson and Paul Moon were crowned King and Queen of the homecoming. The other members of the royal court, re- presenting each class were Carl Smith and Janice Humphrey, freshmen, Ron Lange and Marilyn Fickling, sophomores, Jack Down and Louella Sterling, juniors, and Roger Echelberger and Donna Smith, seniors. It was all so impressive and thrilling! 68 And away we go with the snake dance through the business district. 7 . if V. - -.LJW x 'fi' X lL.rn X '1'licllmiiccoiiling King, Queen and Court. FIRST ROW:LouellaSterling, Donna Smith, Ann Heck, Marilyn Robinson, Paul Moon,l1rcdllcclx, Marilyn Fielding, Janice Humphrey. SECOND ROWg Jack Down, Roger Eclielburgcr, ROIlLL1llgU,C1lf1Slllilll, Onucn Marilyn and King Paul are crowned royalty of the llonievomirig, llrcd and Ann Huck, bearing thc crowns, some down paul 510011 and fwarilyn Robinson It-ad the grand e 69 . ,. thc l'ClllL'l' ol thc gym to the stage. march after being crowned king and Queen of the I,lnrnnf1n'-1-.inn Red Letter Days. . . . . November 10 and 13 Viking Parade and Carnival! Carnival took weeks of planning. If it hadn't been for Mr. Young and his able assistants, Don Sheesley, Jim Lewis, and many willing students, we could never have made this annual benefit the financial success it is. Did you know that this year we realized well over 8800, all of which will be given to our fund for publishing the Viking? You should have seen our band the night of November 10! A large crowd gathered on Main Street to watch our drum-majorettes strutting ahead of the rest. Our uniforms, too, are so handsome, and the band played lustily, in spite of the fact that it was a cold, cold evening. The parade that followed the band was a miniature Rose Bowl affair. Each class must have worked hours on designing a float that would win high honors. King and Queen candidates sat regally on top of each float. The juniors were repaid for buying 25 boxes of Kleenex for their Tunnel of Love. They won first prizel Instead of buying Kleenex, the sophomores used cardboard boxes to advertise the carnival. This won for them 100 votes for their candidates, and their float also won a prize because it best adver- tised the Carnival. All day Thursday, Friday, and Saturday the students worked at top speed. On Saturday night at 7:00 P. M. the doors of the Community Hall opened. You should have seen it! So many things were happening at once! It was like a three-ring circus. Every type of stand imaginable had been set up. The Country Store, fOoh! those delicious looking baked goods, and so many of us on dietsj, fish pond, Harvey and Herb, penny pitching, giving dinner and a wool. blanket for a Christmas presentj, coke setup, darts, candy, Qhomemade-um-umy, popcorn and movies. There was even a miniature circus at this carnival! Bob Parkinson of our town generously allowed us to display his hobby. Everyone enjoyed it as much as its original counterpart, John Robbins Circus, There was the big top with all the features of a real circus. You should have seen the splendid handicraft work on the tiny chairs. And all the wagons and side shows! It was marvelous! what carnival would be complete without a food stand? Ours sold sizzling hot dogs and barbecues, pop, candy, and other snacks. Nobody seemed able to resist those luscious cakes on the Cake Walk. Janet Neumann, the chairman, decided to have a double-ring this year. That gal used her head! Most of the time, both rings were crowded with expectant cake-eaters. Since this was a special carnival, a program based on a Toy Shop theme, under the direction of Miss Ollis, was presented. It was hilarious! James Johnson was a perfect jack-in-the-box. And that red-suited character was Joe Talbot. There was even a chorus line: Cynthia Wongsttom, Janet Neumann, Marilyn Fickling, Sandra Simkins, Carolyn Good, Joyce Nelson, Joyce Grant, and Virginia Searle. Almost as good as the Rockettes they were! W! clown corner, coke-knock-down, raffle, Qthere were a turkey for Thanks- Marilyn Fickling, Sandra Simkins, Carolyn Good, Joyce Nelson, Joyce Grant, and Vir- ginia Searle. Almost as good as the Rockettes they werel Marilyn DeKezel was a tap-dancer doll. You should have seen her in those twirlsl what toy shop would be complete without a majorette doll and accordionist? Sylvia Wil- lard, one of our own majorettes, was the ma- jorette doll, dressed in a blue and whlte costume and a pert little hat. The accordion- recently appeared on the television program Go1den Opportunity. at J when you think of a toy shop, you are also reminded of wooden soldiers. Well, we had them! Tom Hunter, Dick Maynard, Dale Con- rad, and Tom Flnnicum. . .Dick had a double job as he was the toy shop-keeper. And to top things off, Ronnie Lang made an appearance as a space man! Christine ljams and Donna Smith did a thumb ballet to the tune of thumbalina. After the program was over, the Queen Booth was opened so that the crowd could vote for their favorite can- dldates. At 11:00 P. M. came the grand finale, the crowning of the King and Queenl The candidates were: Seniors, June Peterson, Virgil Larson: Juniors, Sherry Wickbloom, Stanley Nelson, Sophomores, Charlotte ljams and Claire I-laggg Freshmen, Mary Floyd and Joseph Talbot. The suspense was almost unbearable! But finally the curtains parted to reveal last year's King and Queen, Eugene Lundberg and Janifer Engqulst, smiling at the new royal couple. The Juniors went wild when Sherry and Stanley wonl With the flashing of cameras, breathless congratulations, and the usual noisy departure of the crowd, another Viking Carnival was over. playing doll was Betty Noble. Betty, you know, 'MF7 Oops! Excuse me! said one of the busy students as he accidentally smeared paint on his classmate's arm Then he hurried off to class. Maybe The final preparation were made. . . . . . . . . . in, followed by their director, Mr. Anthony. They contributed their part to the program by playing lively, seasonal tunes. Special numbers by girls' sextettes and trios were next presented. Finally came the part everyone had been waiting for. The Pageant! Readers were John Stevens and Carole Hickman. There were choral numbers performed by the boys' and irls' choruses between the scenes, ali of which depicted artistic nativity scenes in and around Bethlehem. The impressive climax of the program came when the girls sang the Lord's Prayer. Miss Ollis and Miss Miller deserve our warm thanks for their capable arranging of scenes and in the securing and making of costumes for one of our most colorful and effective Christmas festivals. you wonder what all the hurry is about and where paint comes into the picture? Well, that's what it is . . . . . a picture! The painting is one of the scenes for our Christmas pageant, an annual event arranged by our music department. Students worked many weeks before the performance practicing music, preparing scenes, and making costumes. Always there is a hubbub of excitement before the big night, and this event was no exception. As the time drew near for the program to start, the gym filled with a noisy holiday crowd But a hush swept over the room as the Cambridge High School Band marched The readerssetthe scene................. The angel came. The wisemen brought gifts. , 'Peace on earth, goodwill toward men 'wld Qc 'E Some of the more colorful costumes at the Mardi Gras, as worn by Miss Miller, Cynthia Wongstrom, Bob Gustafson, Mrs. Dimick, and Mr, and Mrs, Utech, Tonight, February twenty-fifth, 1955, occurred our first Mardi Gras Ball, Oh, no, it wasn't at New Or- leans! Our own high school gym was the scene, and F. H. A. , the sponsor, Everyone was there: Little Bo Peep, Robin Hood, Old King Cole, Queen of Spades, Queen of Hearts, Merry Widow, a Nineteenth Century couple, sailors, Red Riding Hood, Charles'ton dancers, Indians, Little Boy Blue, Mary and her little lamb, - a real one mind you, hoboes, and even some rough, tough cowboys and girls, Each person was given a Fairy Book Dance Program, after which confusion reigned while everyone asked his favorite prince or princess for the honor. A few dances later came the Grand March! It was then that the judges went to work, Mr, Johnson vigorously put us through our paces, thus prolonging the reviewg for the judges had a difficult time making their decision, In the finals, Joyce Nelson was chosen as having the fun- niest costumeg Suzanne Vinckel, the most original, Karen Charlet, the prettiest, Jim Lewis, the best char- acterization, Charlotte Ijams and Bob Telleen, the best all-round couple, Toward the end of thc evening, everyone gathered around the pinata, a paper doll balloon suspended from the ceiling, Certain programs were numbered, The people holding these numbers were blindfolded, turned around, and iven a stick with which to break the pinata, This feat accomplished, directly a shower of confetti, balloons, an candy kisses fell to the floor, A mad scramble ensued with everyone breaking ballons, tossing confetti, and laughing, Last farewells to a wonderful evening were said to the strains of the Sleeping Beauty dance, of Karen, Cynthia, and friend. You twist it to the right and you twist it to the lcft. 73 2 9 Give me that phone! ,-, , gs Anyone for thermometers? . : Ui? f,:: K ,QFWZZ 'sgrgul 1 nl u I 72 J I ff VW., M., ' . , , .Jean ' A A eh' Q JW .aw 1 M X K K,,, gp, W w , 2 on 4' 1 f How 'bout that? K ' ' A . K, , ,ar A 'Q' is .. ,,- f now when I was at State U. . . sn- 1 .' .Iv F7 'ni They were - doing the Mambo, Uh! 74 Take that! Adams, Bill 23, 36, 62 Anderson, Mr. Emory 8 Anderson, Sandra 17, 46, 48, 54, 57, 58, 60,64 Anderson, Wilda 31,61 Anderson, Mr. Winlow 8 Arndr, Mr. Robert 8 Anthony, Mr. Eugene 9, 50,59, 60 Arnstedt, Barbara 21, 23, 46, 47, 50, 57, 60 Bertelson, Ann 31, 56, 61 Beuseling, Tom 27,51 Bratsch, Barbara 31, 61 Bredberg, Willis 23, 51 Brennan, John 17, 36, 39, 41, 59, 62 Broshar, Karen 25, 27, 46, 56, 57, 63, 64 Burdick, Carol 17 Buskirk, Mary 17, 60 Calsyn, Patricia 27, 50, 56, 61 Carlson, Oscar 23, 47, 49, 51, 57 Casteel, Gale 17, 36, 62 Charlet, Karen 23, 47, 53, 54, 60, 64, 57 Clark, Gordon 24, 47 Coffin, Dean 31 Conrad, Dale 27, 48, 50, 55, 57, 58, 59 Cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Frank 13 Cox, Jerry 54, 36,58 Danielson, Mrs. Elmer 13 Davis, Judy 31,61, 50 DeC1erq, Marilyn 23, 60, 64 DeKezel, Marilyn 60 DePaepe, Duane 23,48 Down, Jack 21, 23, 57, 59, 69 Doyle, Mr. James 10, 36,40 Dicky, Eyvonne 27,61 Dimick, Mrs. Betty 5, 8, 73 Dunn, Bruce 36,27 Dunn, Virgil 31,58 Echelberger, Roger 17, 36, 15, 41, 62, 69 Echelberger, Mrs. Rose 13 Ericson, Hampton 17 Evans, Patricia 27, 56, 57, 61, 64 Fickllng, Marilyn 28, 61, 64, 69 Fickling, Mr. Leslie 46, 39, 59, Finnicum, Terry 29, 31, 36, 40, 49, 50, 56, 59 Finnicum, Tom 23, 36, 39, 41, 46, 47, 50, 57, 58, 59, 54 Floyd, Mary 31, 61 Good, Carolyn 27, 61, 64 Grant, Joyce 27, 61 Gustafson, Mr. James 8 Gustafson, Jerry 29, 31, 36, 40, 46, 49, 50, 56 Gustafson, Bob 27, 36, 39, 41, 73 Hagg, Claire 27, 40, 57 Hagg, Jim 18, 50, 54, 55, 58, 59, 62 Hagg, Wayne 27, 40 Hickman, Carole 18, 48, 49, 50, 56 Hoyt, Pat 23, 50, 60 Humphrey, Janis 29, 31, 46, 50, 61, 69 Hunter, Pat 23, 60 Hunter, Tom 27, 56, 57, 58, 59 Hutchinson, Mr, W, D, 8 Ijams, Charlotte 28, 4-6, 48, 56, 57, 61, 64 Ijams, Christine 18, 47, 49, 53, 60, 64 Jehling, Allen 27, 50, 56, 59 Johnson, Mr. Andy 13 Johnson, Connie 27, 61 Johnson, Donald 23 Johnson, Donald R. 27, 36 Johnson, James 31,50 Johnson, Betty Kay 31, 48,61 Johnson, Mr. Raymond 10, 16 Johnson, Roger 23 Kapple, Laura 18, 53, 60 Kaiser, Patricia 31, 61 Kenward, Jack 18, 36, 41, 48, 39, 54, 55, 57, 59, 62 Lange, Ronnie 27, 40, 48, 55, 57, 59, 69 Larson, Virgil 18, 36, 39, 41, 51, 62 Leander, Mr. Perry 13 Lewis. James 21, 23, 46, 48, 50, 54, 57, 58, 59 Lindstrom, Mr. Carl 13 Lindstrom, Karen 23 Lindquist, Gerald 27 Lindquist, Jim 18 Lundell, Jean 23, 60 Lundell, Shirley 15, 19,53 Maertins, Alice 27, 61 Magerkurth, Irwin 19, 51, 57, 39, 41 Maras, Miss Barbara 10,26 Maynard, Dick 27, 36, 40, 55, 59 McKinley, Larry 27 McNaught, Richard 31 Metz, Drusilla 28, 61, 64, 56 Miller, Miss Mae 22, 11, 53, '73 Moden, will 28, 36, 41, 39, 62 Moon, Paul 19, 36, 41, 39, 62, 69 Moore, Joyce 28, 5'7, 61, 64 Moore, Lavern 19, 36,62 Mosher, Barbara 23, 43, 46, 54, 57, 60 Munson, Marlene 28, 50, 56, 61, 64 Nelson, Francis 31,58 Nelson, Fredrick 31 Nelson. Joyce 18, 28, 50, 57, 56, 61, 64 Nelson, Mr. Ralph 8 Nelson, Stanley 23, 48, 49, 51, 59, 62 Neumann, Janet 28, 48, 50, 61, 64 Newlin, Mr. Wayne 8 Nimrick, Vera 23, 54, 57, 60, 63 Noble, Betty 43,23,53, 60 Ollis, Miss Joan 11 Page, Mr. Warren 5, 9, 8,46,57 Palmer, Mr. Everett 13 Pemberton, Carol 61 Peterson, Joanne 31, 50, 56 Peterson, June 19, 60,63 Peterson, Lavern 13 Peterson, Miss Roylene 16,64 Phillips, John 28, 36, 40, 50, 59, 56 Reilly, Joyce 24, 60 Reilly, Nina 31, 64 Robinson, Eileen 19, 15, 46, 50, 53, 60 Robinson, Marilyn 19, 46, 49, 53, 54, 60, 69 Sandberg, Lester 36, 37, 40, 56, 58, 59 Sanqulst, Jeanine 43, 48, 50, 53, 54, 57, 60, 64 Schieferdecker, Robert 20, 36, 41, 54, 57, 58, 62, 39 Searle, Barbara 24, 47, 53, 60 Searle, Virginia 28, 61, 64 Sheesley, Donald 24, 48, 55, 57, 54, 58, 62 Simldns, Sandra 29, 32, 28, 56, 61, 64 Simkins, Sharon 32, 56, 61 Smith, Mr. Albert 9, 26, 36, 39, 62 Smith, Carl 29, 32, 36, 56, 58, 59, 69 Srnlrh, Donna 69, 58, 53, 60, 20, 15, 54 Stack, Marlene 32, 61 Stephens, Roger 25, 28, 40, 57,59 Sterling, Louella 24, 47, 60, 69 Stevens, John 24, 62 Swanson, Harold 32 Talbot. 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