Centerville High School - Black Diamond Yearbook (Centerville, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1953 volume:

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The answers to these questions and many others are here recorded in this the 1953 edition of the Black Diamond . The Black Diamond is new in many ways this year -it even has a new home. The Black Diamond officex ii just off the homemaking kitchens is a welcome addition. ,lg 5 The book arrangement is new-this edition by seafi sons. Each season's activities are pictorially represented as well as written up. After the pictures of the organiza- tions are write-ups telling of their activities. Classroom activities are given more space for pictures and write-ups. In addition there are individuals of every CHS-er and faculty member with write-ups of each group, as well as many features. f This year we have done a great deal of bleeding of our pictures, that is running them to the very edge of the page. Also new are the small etchings on the pages indi- cating the sections of the book. These, plus other new innovations, have been add- ed, but as always the 1953 Black Diamond records every phase of school life during the year. We hope that you, the readers, are satisfied with this year's annual, and that it will bring pleasure to you in the' years to come. JJ.. '2 '9 Q... JJLQ., si at aj 1 Page One A09 ffl ' . 17. .. 5 . -fs . x xl K N VL' J .5 N W fl t . X' X x J J 1 N stsv lsr ,J 1, ' -.1 q' 1-. -ti .J,UTt A I , A .txvf y . ix Pt' .lx cw- -X N lk ,Sf The I9 sr t 1 vi 1 Nl xx L! -' f BLACK DI C Q .J , , ,, ' ' A O t Z f f a C t 'll H' h St h I C 'II I Bl1tEI'VI E, OW3 .t fl it STANDING-Milton K. Schulz, sponsorp Iudy Hendershot, editor-inechiefg Ralph Edwards, business YUCIDCIQGT. Black Diamond Staff Editor-in-chief . . . Tudy Hendershot Business Manager . . . Ralph Edwards Senior Editor . . . Celeste Austin Business Stuff Assistant . . . Iewett Hism Underclass Editor . . . Nancy Wilson LIgIigotEE,L:,?,nan Assistant . . . Sally Johnson Dixieylposter Activities Editor . . . Martha Sanders San Iohnson Assistant . . . Margot Buss Katliyn Scurlock Sports Editor . . . Bob Theile Donna Smith , Assistant . . . Kathryn Scurlock V Page Two r A f 5 Conienid . . . ' gaculfy ' Siuclenftd ' ga!! ' cufinfefl ' Spfzingm ' a4c!ue1fi4e'z4 Centerville High School Portals F Siiffxfifiii-Q ir Y Sw ww. f- ig- -g' E5 E R .. 1.5 3 E f X is .1 5 N g km 2 55 5- 2 s ii s x is Z isa? wg- .,.. S is W 5 .,., .. W Q R 1 be 2 as , N as 5522? X x Q A g' my Q W + w z 1 Q Q- I' N xilvdnw we , as v Q N in . F I .1 W X a ,pr L: -sisgg iif 3 N f 2 6 X ., , , A ' , W 4 9 Y ff wi x r N M' '19 ,mi MQ QA L V f ii 3 V Mwwwwf A S, Q 5 E Z2 Q . Nb 5 P 2? , Q L Q T z E yt, QQ W x 2 ' C Q . N M' Q , M ffmx fm, Q'!1.,f 25' Q, 'A gf., K J g - .Q Sis, U E :SQA 3 ,. 'U si, ,g 5 Y ,'157jW:,? E. W. Fannon Superintendent of Schools Q X, 2- 1 I 4 RIC HT Bookkeeping expert Schmid kfleps an eye on ins GDHTGYITIFPS iOP pmli Llurence hurl Milton K Schulz Huldu Siomberg Louise Wiseman Y frrhoo English, Government Latin Libroxrmn N Stndont Ioweqiun, Honor Sovicty Librarionb Llub Senior Sponsor Froitnnon Sponmi 45 Langudgeii if ' 1-Q, f ,N , l 9 W Mt . ff' ' ei ft ul t .Q w X ' 1 1 k 1 t , K -X, 5 A 2 Q ZA' VA V. 'J f 1 i i M BLACK DIAMOND Social Science ,.-4-nn .5 'W , X A . ff q ,- ,. Paul Iohnson Arnericun History Senior Sponsor Poul Johnson in typical pose with visual LEFT--Our nominee for Ncrture Girl of RIGHT-Now, now, Mr. Iohnson, we hdven't scrid do yetl Take it etrsy l953-Miss Iedn Foot. boys! Deon, Henneqer, lohnsori, Lorenzen, Fuller. Horace Fuller Hurry Miller EURO 3011615 Rum vvnrrmvre Biology, Senior Srience Physics Hwlllht MUTh9IT1GllK'5 Alqebro, General Mdthornrrl Honor Sowrety, lunior Sponsor Director et Visual Edrwotron Five semesters oi iundomentol English, includinq fyrrnnrnrrr, newspaper work, business English, poetry, li' nrcrry systems, literrrry works, Gnd drumd must be Com- pletecl by cr student before he receives his diploma. English l, ll, lll, und lV are crvoildble to arny student wishing to .require cr crtrnplete study of the English lonqudqe, These BLACK DIAMOND 1953 Artrvity Trvket Chrrrrnnrn lunior Sponsor Science-Math L Iwt, Amy Mcrttreriiotifs General Wright ,sr in ,K , 1, 'f . 'P' V . I 5 , 1. ' r , in an -If ..,... 'V lnrnnr S rnnsrr l FACULTY lean Foot Flyslllrlllgrir vgrgssgor Churles Schmid qivinq L1 few pointers durinq Mrrnrrers Neck Lillian Howry Slrorthdno, Business English Chm-leg Schmid Sevretdrrrrl Truininq, Student BQQkk9Qpinq,CQmmefCig1 Council, Girls' Counselor History' Youth Cgum-11, SUYU01' SPOUSUI Freshman Sponsor Pcrqe Nine ff X ' f ' Xi ' s-1, K Z!-Z -1-Q, ir f M ,N , be .J.' A limi: 5. Jim Buell ii-.rck Ealing A COGCU PhYSiCC11 Ed'-1CGtiOn Coach, Physical Education Pepperettes i il L.. 'Ep l Bili McCabe- V Marilyn Bradley Mr. llrrrt, Mrs. Austin, and Mrs, Stewart at the annual tea Served by Atmel? ilfsgrvlsor Physmql ggpu5gx??t2,'S Csdstes thrr ladies to the faculty. pn-ptirinfj for rrollcigrv will find English Vll and Vfll offered to thrfrn. This course includes styles and works of the Eng- lish writers. Latin can hr- a very lively subrect. Translation oi the textbooks many stories enables the pupils to go back through the centuries to Caesars reign. The second year Latin students' f-iornrrn banquet, a traditionally novel affair, is held vorrrplrfte with willing first-year student slaves, and :rn alvurrdrirrwfl of wine tgrcrpe pop in disguisei. This fes- tivity is hrvlfl on the ldes of March, the time .if Caesars tragir- death. Wfvllf-criiirirareri laborrrtories enable many students io dribble in the mysteries of tho sciences. Physics broadens onrfs understanding of the laws of nature and might well lm thru beginning of fr career in a laboratory, which is be- r-orning more of an essentiality in our country day by day. Students interested in careers in medicine, nursing, forestry, and surrh similar occupations will find a course rrvtiilrilmlo in the science of plants and animals, biology. Microscopes help to give students an understanding of the living things in their midst, One of thc- farnous three Hs mathematics, is empha- sized arrvritly in C. ll. S. Gerroral Math, Business Math, Algebra l, ll, fll, lV, and V: Geometry l and ll: Solid Griornetry, and 'llrigonornotry are offered. Mr. Hart, in his first your of teaching world history, rnrrkf-s the study ot all sortiorrs of the globe both interesting Don Gunderson Dgnqldggn Vocal Music BQ-nd Music Supervisor Athletics and educational. Text books. library books, filmstrips, and records are some of his tools of knowledge. Mr. lohnson continues to make the history of our own United States, American history, a source of enjoyment to his classes. Brand new textbooks, along with entertaining movies, slides and film strips, aid him in his task. The secrets of the universe are at the pupil's fingertips through the medium of general science. All C. H. S. -ers are required to attend physical educa- tion classes each day unless excused. Simple exercises to more complicated games, along with dancing, tumbling, and intra-mural tournaments, formulate a Well-rounded program. And l'm sure none of us will ever forget the aching muscles after the endurance tests . Centerville teams vie with other schools in our South- Central conference in the competitive sports of football, basketball, track, and golf. Although the records or the Big Reds and Redettes have-n't been so impressive this year, theyre hoping to follow in the footsteps of C. l-l. S. teams of the past and participate in state competition. The athletic department provides the underclass athletes with competition with evenly-matched teams from other schools. Extra-curricular music is equally emphasized with vocal and instrumental organizations providing opportuni- ties for student participation-both solo artists, and mass production. The vocal department has added snappy royal blue jumpers and white long-sleeved blouses as uniforms Music-Art Frank Minckler Lillian Shanks Assistant Band Director Art Shops Ice Nelson General Shop Radio and Electricity Mechanical Drawing Home Econonucs Secretary Ethel Linden Hornamalcing, FHA Freshman Sponsor for all the girls. The homemalcing department assisted in the sewing of these uniforms. Small groups receive invita- tions from civic groups to entertain, and winter and spring concerts are given to the public by both the Glee Club and Mixed Choir. Participation in music groups is not only fun, but gives the musicians poise and selffconfidence. An outstanding record has been accumulated during the past years through music contests. Both small and large groups have come home with more than their share of first-class ratings with much time and effort well-spent. Evidence of the fine talent in our art department has been on display numerous times during the year in the trophy cases. The art department has been more than willing to assist other departments with posters for their use. Rewards for their effort are gained through such or' ganizations as the Latham Foundation. The vocational-minded C.H.S.-er is offered many out- standing shcp courses. Students may display their talents in beginning and advanced woodworking. The drama department is supplied with various props through the boys' skill, Appreciative girl friends are presented with jewelry chests made in this class, and mothers with lamps, tables, desks, and other items. Across from Mr. Lorenzen's wcodworking classes is Ioe Nelson's domain, the manual training and mechanical drawing room. This department offers a two-year course in the art of drawing blueprints. Centerville l-ligh's many rural pupils find a complete . vocational agriculture course available. Many are active members of the Future Farmers of America Club. Each year the vocational agriculture studens have many worth- while projects. Counterpart of the FFA is the girls' organization, Fu' ture I-lomemakers of America. Our chapter of FHA has been well-represented at district and state meets and con- ducts a complete year-round program. Benefits received from home economics classes are many. Dresses, pajamas, blouses, skirts, and other projects have been on display in the trophy case and in the down- town show windows. A form of special education has given handicapped students in the Centerville schools a new ray of hope. Lesser problems of hearing and sight have been disclosed and lightened their burdens enabling them to assume o normal role among the students enrolled in CHS. Yes, CHS has certainly provided an outstanding group of teachers to direct the minds of the future citizens of our Page Eleven Robert Dean Vocational Agriculture R0b0l'f LOYBHZSB FFA, Sophomore Sponsor Manual Training, Pepperettes Sophomore Sponsor .ii 4 , ,f. ,Qty ,K ,ll- tl' Q1 if fill BLACK IAMOND 1953 FACULTY Alma Cushing Secretary to Superintendent town and the other communities in which they may choose to settle. The faculty is very ably headed by C. L. Greger- sen in his first year as principal. Mr. Fannon as superin- tendent of all Centerville schools gives us a great share of his time at CHS. His many years of experience in the local schools is reflected in the wise counsel that he has given. The senator confers with the president. fSenator West confers with President of Teachers' Federation, loe Nelson.J ' 1 Ns.-, -qs 5 , 4. x , Ni XM 1 'K M ,gi l aw . kk rwsfexxlii l.W,?52:F ' 5.4 if 1 Q il- f, W g,,Y?5,Lw5,' ,, .m.,, EL 5 high , LK. L5 Q QQ,--S -' is . 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Student lowegian 37 Honor Society 2,3,47 Black Diamond 4 CSenior Editorl7 Student Council 27 Y-Teens 1,27 Mixed Chorus 2,3,47 Play Crews 2,37 Homecoming Queen Attendant 47 Black Diamond Queen Attendant 47 BARBAGLIA, IOHN. General Course. F. F. A. 1,2. BARNES, ELIZABETH A. General Course. Glee Club 2,3,4: Mixed Chorus 3,4. BEER, IIM. College Preparatory Course. Librarians 27 Pep- perettes 47 Student lowegian 37 Student Council 37 Youth Council 47 Hi-Y l,2,3,47 Football 2,3,47 Track l,2,3,47 Boys' State 3: All School Play 2,3,47 Iunior Class Play 37 Iunior Class Vice President7 C Club 3,4. BRADLEY, BUDDY. General Course. Band l,2,3,41 Student Council 47 Hi-Y l,2,3,47 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,47 Football l,2,3,47 Basketball l,2,37 Track 1,21 Golf 2,3,47 All School Play 3,47 Play Crews 17 C Club 3,4. BROSHAR, CHARLOTTE. General Course. F. I-I. A. 2,37 Glee Club 2.3.47 Mixed Chorus 2,3,47 Girls Quartet 47 Mixed Quartet 2,31 Sextet 2,3,47 Trio 37 Madrigal 37 Music Solo Award 37 La Plata, Missouri 1. BRYAN, SHIRLEY. General Course, Student lowegian 3. BUBAN, EDWARD. General Course. F. F. A. 1. CARDANI, IACK EUGENE. General Course. Pepperettes 47 Track l,2,3. ' CORNETT, SONNY. General Course. Football 3,47 Basket- ball 47 Track 3,47 Senior Class Vice President7 C Club 3,4. CURL, BE'I'I'Y. General Course. Twirler l,2,3,47 Debate 17 Glee Club l,2,37 Mixed Chorus 1.2,37 All School Play 47 Iunior Class Play 37 Play Crews l,2,3,4. DAVIS, EMERY. Smith-Hughes Course. F. F. A. 1,2,47 Foot- ball 3,47 Basketball 27 Track l7 C Club 4. DRAKE, SIDNEY. Smith-Hughes Course. Student lowegian 3: F. F. A. l,2,4. EDDY, BETTY IEAN7 General Course. EDEN, PATSY MARTHA. General Course. Y-Teens l,2,3,47 Mixed Chorus 2,37 Basketball 2,3. EDVVARDS, MALACHA. Commercial Course. Librarians 27 Student lowegian 37 F. H. A. 3,47 Play Crews 2. EDVIARDS, RALPH. Commercial Ccurse. Black Diamond 4 iBusiness Managerlz Student Council 4. ESTES, WESTELLA. General Course. Glee Club l,2,3,4: Mixed Chorus 2,3,47 Sextet 27 Basketball l,2,3,47 Captain 3. EVERMAN, NANCY. Commercial Course. Band l,2,37 Honor Society 47 Cadettes 3,47 Black Diamond 47 Y-Teens l,2,3,47 Mixed Chorus 2,47 Cheerleader 47 All School Play 27 Play Crews 2.3. FARIS-MCMURRY, ELOISE. General Course. Cadettes 37 Y- Teens 27 Glee Club 37 Basketball Manager 3,4: Senior Class Treasurer7 Homecoming Queen Attendant7 Black Diamond Queen Attendant 4. FOSTER, DIXIE LEE. Commercial Course. Twirler l,2,3,47 Honor Society 47 Cadettes 47 Black Diamond 47 Y-Teens l,2,3,47 Mixed Chorus li Cheerleader 47 Play Crews 2. Page Nineteen FREEBORN, LARRY. General Course. Band 1,2,3,4I F. F. A. l,2,37 Hi-Y l,2,3,47 Trombone Quartet l,2,3,47 Brass Quar- tet 1,27 Basketball 1,27 Boys' State 37 Play Crews lj Or- chestra 17 State Band l. FREELAND, MARY LOUISE. Commercial Course. Honor Society 47 Black Diamond 37 Student Council 3: Y-Teens l,2,3,47 Glee Club l,2,3,47 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4: Girls Quartet 47 Mixed Quartet 37 Sextet 2,3,47 Trio 2,37 Mad- rigal 2,3,47 Play Crews 37 State Chorus 2,3,47 Music Award 2,37 Solo 2,3. FRY, WILBUR LAVERN. General Course. Band l,2,3,4. F. F. A. l,2,37 Hi-Y 2,37 Football 27 Basketball 1,27 Senior Class President. GARDNER, PHYLLIS. Commercial Course. Glee Club 2,47 Mixed Chorus 2. GEARHART, SAUNDRA. General Course. Band l,2,3,47 Honor Society 47 Flute Trio 1,27 Woodwind Quintet 2,37 Woodwind Trio 2,37 Orchestra 17 State Orchestra 2,47 State Band 1,37 Solo Music Award 37 Solo 3. GORDEN, RICHARD. General Course. F. F. A. l,2,37 Track 1. GOTT, PATTY ANN. Commercial Course. Debate 17 Glee Club 4. GRASSO, MIKE. General Course. Pepperettes 47 Student Council 47 Football l,2,3,47 Captain 47 Track l,2,37 C Club 3,4. HACKATHORN, BET'I'Y. Commercial Course. HENDERSHOT, IUDY. College Preparatory Course. Pepper- ettes 47 Student lowegian 37 Honor Society 2,3,4I Black Diamond 3,4 CEditorl7 Student Council 37 Y-Teens 1,27 Mixed Chorus 2.3.47 Glee Club l. HISM, IEWETT. College Preparatory Course. Librarians 37 Honor Society 47 Cadettes 37 Black Diamond 47'Y-Teens l,2,37 Girls' State 37 All School Play 47 Iunior Class Play 3. IRWIN, SHIRLEY. General Course. Mystic High 1.2. IACKSON, RAYMOND. General Course. Band l,2,3,47 Li- brarians 27 Hi-Y 2,3,47 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,47 Trombone Quartet l,2,3,47 Brass Quartet 1,27 Brass Sextet l,2,3,47 Boys' State 37 Orchestra 17 State Orchestra 4. IETER, CARL. General Course. Football 2,37 Basketball l,2,3,47 Track l,2,3,4. f IONES, RICHARD. General Course. F. F. A. l,2,3,4. KING, IO ANNE. Commercial Course. KNOTT, ROGER W. Smith-Hughes Course. F. F. A. l,3,4. LOWE, MARILYN. General Course. Band l,2,3,47 F. H. A. 2.3.47 Saxophone Quartet 3,47 Basketball 17 Play Crews 2. MCCLOUD, ETHEL ANN. Commercial Course. Librarians 37 F. H. A. 17 Y-Teens 2,3,47 Glee Club l,2,37 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3. A McCOY-STEVENS, HELEN E. Commercial Course. Twirler 3,4. MCFALL, IERRY C. General Course. MAIN, BONNIE. General Course. Twirler 3,4. MALETTA, FAIRE M. General Course. Glee Club 3,4. MALE'I'I'A, RICHARD. Smith-Hughes Course. F. F. A. l,2,3,47 Football 3,42 C Club 4. MEDLAND, NORMAN DOUGLAS. General Course. Mixed Chorus l,2,3,47 Football 2,47 Basketball 27 Track l,2. Senior Activitie MILANI. MARTHA. College Preparatory Course. Pepper- ettes 45 Student loweqlan 45 Honor Society 3.45 Cadettes 3.45 Black Diamond 35 Student Council 1.2.35 Y-Teens 1.2.35 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Cheerleader 1.25 Golf 35 All School Play 35 Iunior Class Play 35 Play Crews l,2,3.45 Iunior Class Secretary-Treasurer5 Homecoming Attendant 3.45 Black Diamond Attendant 2.3. MILLER. NATALIE. Commercial Course. Honor Society 4. MILLER. PATSY. Commercial Course. MILLER. PHIL. General Course. Blythdale. Mo. 1,25 Play Crews 4. MINOR, BILL. General Course. Band l.2.3.45 Student Coun- cll 45 Youth Council l.2,3.45 Hi-Y l.2.3.45 Mixed Chorus l.2.3,45 Football 2.3.45 Captain 45 Manager l5 Basketball 1,2,3.45 Golf 1.2.35 Boys' State 35 Play Crews 1.2.3.45 Orchestra 1,25 C Club 3.4. ' MOORE, CHARLES. General Course. Track 2. MORRIS. IOHN. General Course. Football 25 Boys' State 35 All School Play 45 Iunlor Class Play 3. ODEN-MCANELLY, SHIRLEY. General Course. Glee Club 45 Basketball 3.4. PARKER. JACK. General Course. Student Council 15 Glee Club 15 Mixed Chorus 25 Quartet 15 All School Play 1.2.45 Iunior Class Play 3. PLOWMAN, BARBARA. General Course. Debate 35 Glee Club 2.3.45 Mixed Chorus 2.3.45 Double Quartet 45 Mixed Quartet 45 Sextet 3,45 Trio 45 Madrigal 3.45 State Chorus 45 Luther Award in Music. POWERS. ED. General Course. Band 1,2,3.45 Student Io- wegian 35 Honor Society 2.3.45 Mixed Chorus 15 Golf 3.45 Boys' State 3: Play Crews 1,2.3.4. PRICE, IANE. General Course. Band l.2.3.45 All School Play 45 Play Crews 3.4. ROBB, WILMA CAROL. General Course. F. H. A. 2.3.45 Basketball 1.2. ROACH, LEAUN. Commercial Course. Twirler 1.25 Major- ette 3.45 Y-Teens l.2.3.45 Mixed Chorus 2.35 Madrlgal 25 Basketball l.2,3.45 C Club 45 Homecoming Attendant 4. SACKFIELD, DELLA. Commercial Course. Honor Society 4: F. H. A. 2. SANDERS, MARTHA. General Course. Pepperettes 45 Stu- dent Iowegian 35 Honor Society 2.3.45 Black Diamond 45 String Quartet 35 Basketball 25 Play Crews 25 Orchestra 1,25 State Orchestra l. SAYRES, KATHRYN LEA. General Course. Cadettes 3,45 Y-Teens l.2.3.45 Mixed Chorus 3.45 Basketball 2.3.45 Captain 3. SCURLOCK. NANCY. General Course. F. H. A. 2.3.4. SHANAFELT. CARLA GENE. Commercial Course. Student Iowegian 35 Y-Teens 1.2.3. SHAW. MARGARET G. General Course. Seymour High 25 Student Iowegicm 35 Y-Teens 15 Glee Club 1.3.45 Mixed Chorus 3.4. SHEPARD. LORETTA. General Course. Mystic High 15 Pepperettes 45 Cadettes 3.45 Glee Club 3.45 Mixed Chorus 45 Senior Class Secretary 4. SLEETH. SHIRLEY IEAN. Commercial Course. Pepperettes 45 Debate 15 F. H. A. 15 Y-Teens 25 Glee Club 2.35 Mixed Chorus 2.35 Basketball Manager 3. SMITH. DONNA. Commercial Course. Pepperettes 45 Honor Society 3,45 Black Diamond 45 Y-Teens 1.2.35 Glee Club 1.2.35 Mixed Chorus 2.3.45 Madrlgal 35 All School Play 35 Iunior Class Play 3. SNIDER, BILL. General Course. Football 2.35 Track 4. STANSBERRY, IIMMY GRANT. General Course. Student Council 3.4. STARCEVICH, EDDIE P. General Course. Football 2,45 Track 1.25 All School Play 4. TAIT. RONALD. General Course. Pepperettes 4. TERRY, CHARLOTTE M. Commercial Course. Pepperettes 45 Honor Society 45 Cadettes 3.45 F. H. A. 1.2.35 Glee Club 1.2.3.45 Basketball 1.2.35 Homecoming Attendant 4. TODEY. LORE'TTA L. General Course. Honor Society 3.4. TODEY, RAYMOND. General Course. WEST, MARY. General Course. F. H. A. 4. WHISLER, DORIS. Commercial Course. F. H. A. 2.35 Stu- dent Council l,25 Youth Council 1.25 Glee Club 35 Mixed Chorus 35 Homecoming Queen 45 Black Diamond Attendant 4. WILSON. NANCY. College Preparatory Course. Librarians 2.3.45 Pepperettes 45 Student Ioweqian 35 Honor Society 3.45 Black Diamond 45 Student Council 15 Youth Council 1.25 Y-Teens 15 Glee Club 15 Mixed Chorus 2.3.45 Quar- tet 45 Sextet 35 Madrlgal 35 Black Diamond Queen 4. WOOD. CLYDE E. IR. General Course. F. F. A. 2. WOOD-EXLINE, NANCY LEE. Commercial Course. F. H. A. 15 Y-Teens 1.2.35 Basketball l.2.3,4. WRIGHT. IAMES L. IR. General Course. Football l.2,3.45 Track l,2.3.45 C Club 3.4. Page Twenty tr BLACK DIAMOND Page Twenty-one Senior Officers Vice President Sonny Cornett Secretary Loretta Shepard President Lavern Fry Treasurer Eloise Faris sw-.., x Senior Summary The seniors started their year ci activities by holding class elections in October. Two opposing parties, the Ccmmon Party and the Publican Party, conducted well- planned campaigns, but the candidates on the Common Party proved to be the stronger and all tour were elected to office. ln the spring a box supper was held to make up the :ieiicit oi our junior prom, Also in the spring was the if X X ilu. 'C if-,El 1953 SENIORS w wm..4xn9sims5 Sponsors Milton K. Schulz Lillian Howry Hulda Stornberg Paul Iohnson successful senior class play, Once and For All . Toward the end of the year activities came thick and fast for the seniors, Various clubs honored the Senior members at parties and banquets, The annual senior trip, which this year was to Veishea at Iowa State College, was enjoyed by all. The prorn, given for the seniors by the juniors, was followed by a succession of parties which lasted till dawn. This night is memorable by all who attended, Graduation was both a sad and happy night. Mr. Phillip Maxwell from the Chicago Tribune was the guest speaker. His talk was the finishing touch to a great school year. ,4-be First full front view of CHS. own, we 'mu N In-uh, F 1 fi f xx ff . 4? , fr E uzul ' fp ,...' Q 1 ' - , . 2'. 1 vie -. .,., Aff iff 3' , sf , 1 U-nw , as A' , +5 YA ' -v Q 1, Q Q EN lb 1 X D 3 wa- ff .. zz. 1 Y 1 15 S 1 i Q .fd- . if r AK Q4 . 'Ir' D .SF x ix Q W M- 1,,., , 1 'Y' S if A f 3712 , , f 5, W ghyxe - f,f.,Q,L, fx ,, 6 u 1 f. f ' gif LK N W Q ,+. ' 'L ,Z TN' , M9304 AJAX f,., Llyums J'f'- Qixxff . X. . - .X,i1X1NfLx 'if' '. '1' w,'g4az,gyXS,2ffWf4ag'QW,wWf.3 f, A f, my f .X , 2, Mxakm WA , . . . Juniors 'Nw U 1111 llr uflxxpfx? ROW I S. Axw'lw1lml4: iw. Avwxll N. Ihxxml-izwxx V H 4f.x ni W, Hvlxm-Vt HLDW Y M H1ll1m1:4 fl fiwwxilzllv H. H11 x.x:' M. Hum: L' ilufmx HOVV' .T H Flux k 13, L'I'4'uLym1x II IMm1.-le: II, Uclvlfs Y I'.1v1s' HOW 1 N Davis: Y. UwVmw K, lbunlmm 13, lhlsulwl. 1: N Eddy HOW 3. L fdvxx II. llvkm K. Iivnmfs IV Ixlmw R Ilxlmv Y -V , AX gg HQ. D .' in W if . 'J R59 lfmwmki BLACK DIAMOND 1953 STUDENTS Pcxqe Twemtyftwo ROW 1 D. Frkehc G. Ferxion K. Frsrhm' D. Fowler T. Fox ROW 2 E. Prcrboru I. Gardner R. Gxllaspie D. Green M, Greene ROW 3 I. Hcrqun P. Hedge-cock I. Hendershot H. Hindley F. Hoover ROW 4 D. Hopkins D. Irwm L. Icrckson S. Iohnson B. Kcruzlorich i f me 5 . .,. . 8K.rm,.r .Q NF x X E Em ff N5 . ,r MMNQYQSS r im, 5, s E ROW 5 B, Kouzlcxrlch D. Lain D. Lawson I. Lemley N. Lewrs Y , , I f X A QD V7 K3 .. Jil -.ba --by 4 o ' A 7 1 ..! . P mas? BLACK DIAMOND 1953 STUDENTS Page Tworrtyfthree Mr. Ierome's home room holds couri for the B1q Reds rn pep chapel 5 '13 ri ,Pr ...J 1 W w 1 4. -W ,A K ., ff' ,. . WF? ,, :W ::. -' f an 5 Q:--i,...'E:,f.,. if 3 . 1 Qs t: ,..:,,.. - V 1 - W. 1 Q? 9 . 1 6 i 1 ,Q u N 3 l. vm Q Q. ' 9 J, Y r ? my A 5 sl , pq, Juniors lIl'l l'ifll1 hour fgym vl-155. XfVc::1clm whom SC1lly's qoimz? T Mivltc-y, CllfI'lUS, md lim il. Green Valley . ROW 1 N. Lovlson W. Lowv D. Mollmerly M. Medlund D. Morrxcl: ROW 2 K. Mfielond L. Miller B. Mitchell il. Moore D. Odell ROW 3 G. O l'oolP l. Prive R. Rndosevlc E. Rodgers P. Ross ROW 4 C. Rowlrxnd D. Rushton M. So c'n'n u l. So n'c' o R.Sc1nders ROW in K. Scurlock l. Seeley F. Soniox I. Shomcloll 'll 1. Shml, Y Q Z X Q., I .' . -. -f' '.'-' U -DJ 5 ,. if , ' .1 . Q f' MRS' BLACK DIAMOND 1953 STUDENTS Page Twenty-lour ROW l D. Shepard B. Sherwood M Sherwood N, Sheston L1 Shroyer ROW 2 B. Srmmons M. Starcevich I. Steele B. Stewart M. Stickler ROW 3 l.. Tealer B. Theile G Thomas T. Thomas L. Varese ROW 4 B Wakefield D. Walker l.. Weston B Wood f - f M9-l xr fd? BLACK DIAMOND 1953 STUDENTS Page Twenty-five Officers Treasurer Kathryn Scurlock Vice President Bob Theile President Iohn Hogan Secretory Sally Iohnson Junior Review lllll' l1111111f::l 1111111-vt .11 H111 111111.1 1'l1:1s this your wus ll111 11111111. 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'l'l111 11111i1,11: 11111 31111111151 ?1111l 1 lllll' '1111s- 11 tl11:s little qcJl11 l11:sl f l'11l11111:a rl11 111111f11:: l111l llll 11i1111f1:1l .DIIlf?t'flllVl-' lun' 111 H11 1-li 'I11111 111 ll111 lill 'N1ll1 lf 111 121115111-tv tlvkz-ts 111 tho lllllllllll, 'l'l11:: .1.'1:a 1l11 11ly 1'l11:a:a 1l+-1't1fv11 111 wl11c'l1 one wl111l11 1 11ly 1111111 1111' v1'l11111111:, M111 w11111i1111 livks-t rueinq tl11 lf11tl111:s11:1t:: . 'l'l11111 :sp 11:11 is 'N1111 'l11's111 111 the SCITYIEP 111 1111111 11:1 ll11 11ll1111 1'l1::f111 llxf lllilllri li 7Ill teurlic-rs 11'li11f1 11:5 111lvis111::, C. H. S. from the air Sponsors Bill Ierome Ruth Whitmore Amy Wright H. E. Fuller Amir' l l 1 15 ,D l 217 X 1 l 1 X! fl f2111ast BLACK DIAMOND 1953 STUDENTS RONV l L. Adams M. Adams I, Aiello A. Allen I, Allen RCW 2 R. Andrews I. Anthony C. Barboqlio I, Barnes G. Barrickmcxn ROW 3 K. Bensen B. Bonebriqht M. Brineqcr R. Brooks C. Brown ROW 4 V. Brown I. Bruckshow B. Busetto M. Byars E. Comp ROW 5 I, Campbell M. Carpenter T. Clark G. Cline L. Cline ROW 6 S. Cootney I. Condrcx C. Cook B. Coomes M. Coomes W ,. - Nj X ,F OJIl-A X. . JJJJ 772' 4-f. MRS? BLACK DIAMOND 1953 STUDENTS Page Twenty-seven Sophomores '5 .91 an ? I I A .,, l llt 4, I ' s.. 'ab ff- .V f ws f . . , ff' 5' W is s i .. . 2 E B 'V 3 .,.1 .8 all 4' ,K 1 'X l 1 K X - -N ..... , -0 9 i was HOW l I. Cortesio C. Crnkovirli W. Curtis E. Daniels H. Daniels ROW 2 M. Dcxrrcxh l. De Puy l. Dwight G. Eddy F.. Edwards ROW 3 M. Erskine R. Felkner R. Fowlfr S. Frye E. Fuller ROW 4 M. Gerard F. Gesucildo P. Zinn l.. Glcxsqow L.. Goodwsn ROW 5 D. Gorman R. Grilling R. Hackdthorn P. Hcmnon C. Hecrile-y P: 1 ROW 6 ' P. Hatfield l. Hicks A. Hoque l. Houser R. lcimes v ophomores i .s . 224' BLACK DIAMOND J l 1953 f ' fwuasr STUDENTS Page Twenty-eight ROW l I. Iennmqs C. Ieier I. Iohnston I. Iones I. Ke-nnelly ROW 2 F. Kerschner R. Kimball P. Klum G. Kruzich I. Kuchcn ROW 3 S. Long I. Luse M. Main M. Male-its M. Massa ROW 4 K. Metz S. Mickles B. Mllcmi N. Moffitt E. Monteqnc ROW 5 S, Moore R. MCAnelly D. McCoy R, McDaniel B. McVeigh ROW 6 B. McVeigh N. Nilsson M. Oden E. O'Hc1ir M. Philby V Xs'fff,.1 - .eg -mi if Pff - V' I f J M BLACK DIAMOND f MIRSV 1953 Page Twenty-mins STUDENTS fin 'wil N.-HK .-any Sophomores I ' 3 , Q I' N ,,. I F -3 I .s b I' 'V -Q-fi-SIX . . if I I 'Q In - .. R . f 'nr -, . Q : 1 Sophomores BLACK DIAMOND 19435 iv? ROW 1 I. Philhps N. Plownmn I. Polk I. Porter M. Porter ROW 2 I. Prire I. Printy R. Qulvk P. Ruqonu E. Recd ROW 3 D. Riddinq L. Rushton C. Sacco I. Sanders V. Scott ROW 4 D. Seals V. Sedqwmk M. Seeley I. Senior B. Show ROW 5 I. Sparks I. Siewcxrt I. Strode P. Sweeden L. Tosone ROW 6 G. Tecxter I. Thomas I. Truxler N. Trie-bswetter M. Tullis fr D39 jf x.,, 1953 f f X Www STUDENTS Page Thirty ROW l I. Tunnell I. Underwood P. Vcm Londinqhom R. Walker I. Weftmoro ROW 2 I. 'Nidmor I, Wllllcmg B. Wood I, Woodm I, Zucco Not Plctured C. Cullen ff ' iw QL. l All .gif 1 J 32? .J BLACK Dfl-XMOND 1953 STUDENTS Page Thirty-one Cfficers Secretary Mary Carpenter Treasurer Ianice Phillips Vice President Rose Mary Walker President Iohn Bruckshaw Sophomore Summary Tho sopliorruorcf class, under the able direction of the rrtrovre pivturrerl uffivr-rs and sponsors, had ri very successful ytrtrr in every rf-spocrt. In the tall a competitive election was hr-ld with throw parties in the running. Ono Complete ticket wasrr't elected, instead rr combination ot two differ- vrnt parties. Thr- torrn ot electing otticers used this year, RlGHT--'Art students at worke-Larry Tosone and lim Williams. Sponsors Robert Dean Robert Lorenzen C. I. Hart Edith Clark ,... ,nr complete with campaign speeches, was practiced lsr the first time in CHS. The sophomores conducted a number oi candy :ales to earn money tor their treasury, all ot which were profit' able. They had or sophomore mixer in the cafeteria in February, which included refreshments and entertainment, and a good percentage of the class attended and had ti good time, They also conducted an entertaining chapel in April. They left a substantial sum in their troasury to start them out next year. T r' iff tl of 'ist .. Ffy ,- ffl ' ' fares? BLACK DIAMOND 1953 STUDENTS Page Thirty-two ROW I S. Anderson D. Andrews E. Atkinson F. Alwell L. Atwell ROW 2 W. Bailey G. Banks F. Bartle G. Bland R. Bowdish ROW 3 B. Bradley I. Briggs R. Bradley L. Brown C. Buckallew ROW 4 L. Buckallew B, Burqhoffer R. Busetto P. Campbell R. Campbell ROW 5 M. Carter R, Charles I. Clark L. Clark P. Clark ROW 6 M. Close C. Corbett B. Cornett R. Daniels A. Davis W li!-D fl .,m ..... . ..,,., . J f f . L ...M .. . , 3.56 .l.X ' f Q W X g,T.L,,: -sk .Gage f , - X .:f,. if M lk E 5 A E. . , K... . g. Q.. . 'U A W -..- f ' 1122.-22 D , K . -. A ? .,.. . l . f 5 '- A .P .lqs 5, l sr. L I as da. ss 'X x 5 4 -aw' . 'U' .....,,. ' X Q Q '?,g-- ' x X lr so .. X?fZ,,g -B G-le, .L , bf? , V ' QQ' , f' N,f X' , 5 . BLACK DIAMOND L 'WSL 1953 Page Thirty-three, STUDENTS J 1 2 Q 401 ' L f' Freshmen .W ,myf ff VI. is , 9 if is Q T W Q . '1 I 3? .u 'E' N1 if Q5 ,bil 5 .wmv-mwmwwg X A 'Q . Itz ' K t H. t 1. L V V . A in 1 f , ... s. 'F , . J W, 4 .' . Q Q 1' E X aj 5 ' II Y w . fa 1 ka , 2. f' like N. . ggi 'J T .fr f gy f Q Xu 1- ' .uf L.. ROW I M. Davis E. DeVore S. Dobson I. Doll I. Dooley ROW 2 L. Drake C. Eddy N. Edwards R. Espy M. Estes ROW 3 S, Estes R. Foster E. Fowler I. Galloway I. Guffey ROW 4 M. Grenko R. Glovas M. Gesualdo R. Gardner L. Hackaihorn ROW 5 B. Harvey B, Hayes C. Hedberg N. Hendershot L. Hernandez ROW G P. Hill V. Hixenbauqh C. House P. Howell H. Hughes Y , J A ... I A, f, 4,1 X b Freshmen f f' R Q ., X -.4 -f -':' .J ,ll . s 9 ' rg, sv Q y r BLACK EIQMOND - . 'J Rs, STUDENTS L Page Thirty-four ROW I R. Inman C. Iackovich K. Iohnson B. Iones I. Iones ROW Z R. Iones G. Karth I. Kennelly R. Kinq R. King ROW 3 T. Kozeliski I. Kruzich M. Lcnrd T. Leigh S. Lemley ROW 4 V. Loiqren G. Loiridqe I. Long A. Lundmcm I. McAne11y ROW 5 R. McCullough R. McDaniel L. McWilliams E. Martin M. Muhcxlovich ROW 6 I. Martin B. Mcthewson S. Messersmith C. Miller G. Miller V F - Qjlf . V ' . 5 J ' ' WSI BLACK DIAMOND 1 1953 Page Thirty-five STUDENTS Freshmen Y. . Yu' ,Q a Zim raft M552 A -:N . 'll Y .. Or Q 5 'C' lay ,Q u, I ,. ff N, .l fi? ' S l ROW 1 l. Miller B. Mitchell B, Mosley I. Norrls I. Page ROW 2 L. Pcdovich R. Parsons l. Patrick K. Plowmun L. Pike ROW 3 I. Porter M. Powers I. Printy R. Prmty F. PUTVIS ROW 4 E. Rodosevxclx G. Ryan B. Sacco B. Sconzo F. Sconzo ROW 5 'Q' W V K. Seeley 5 as mrs , 5 N S - . , 3, . . emor LT? E, Shaw W lf' .. .' M. Shaw : is S. Shepard X 'S' Row 6 f 2 Q., W. Shepard 1 - Q ,ya Aa A jp, D. Shkolnick J' Mi' P. shondel I I my I bd L N R. Simmermcm I f if . Q S , Iw i --... .EE , immons -r .1 r N .... .... . ... ... .. . . .. .... ... ...... - S S .-',, .,:. -,.l,, ...s -,',,! . .'..... Y . .,. .:. . ..,.. 4 :s-. ,--- - -:g.-'ff --f.: ? -::-:' -my -,.. ...Q 4, ,, X lf at 5 X fl .' , e 0:' 0.:. A .DJ Freshmen f --- ,px Z sv 9 7 1 BLACK DIAMOND . , -f -- ' 1953 f MRS' STUDENTS 1 Page Thirty-six ROW 1 I. Sparks B. Stark B. Stone I. Steele P. Stoner ROW 2 I. Strandberg L. Straub D. Sirickler D. Strickler D. Sumpter i 1 1 4 S li ' .3 s ROW 3 B. Taylor A. Teater I. Terry G. Thorp C. Thomas ROW 4 I. Underwood D. Van Blaricom L. Van Blaricom G. Vandemark I. Waqqoner 4 -1: N l in .im . YJ. Nm' 9 ROW 5 C. Walden I. Vlfalker S. Walker C. Waller R. Warren R. White is? Row 6 , :'f:'- D. Wilcox A R I. Wiles if Q M. Wilson U y I. Wray 1 B. Yonavich .y P. Zemo l Noi Pictured---A, Buban J Y , 1. 'L QZQZZVV x Q.. K .' o u o:' ..:. V ,DD D .. 831, sr 4 7 I I, .1 . 4 BLACK DIAMOND ' f mas? 1953 , STUDENTS Page Thirty-seven Freshmen CDfHcers President Bob Warren Vice President Ioan Long Secretary Sandra Lemley Treasurer Mary Alice Powers Fresh t'r11 thi t11:st t1111f1 111 tht' hist 'ry wt CHS tho uriderrlass- 1111111 fflf-vtrrrl offi-'vis rrrd spcvrrsors, The proccrss far vhoosinq :a11r111:a111:: was altrrrr-ri this year, with the horneroorn teach- 11:1 111 rrawlr vlass ar'ti11f1 as the sporrsors of the respective flassr-s, Thr- riffirw-rs wfirf- vlortf-ri hy popular vote with 111y1111v wantirra to 11111 f'1r 4111 Offivf- taking out a petition to tw zsifqrirrrl l1y flassrriates, Only one ticket ran in the lI1'SllII1'1I1 vlassz, init frvfin thvrifih th: worripetitiori wasn't as l.EfP'T YTC't'IIt:IS perforrrr their duties. UPPER RIGHT Frvshriiarr class offif ers r rarnpaiqnina, UPPER LEFT Icfnriy, lime- r1111i Nancy shininq shoes, X11 Sponsors Charles Schmid Don Hennegar Iean Foot Louise Wiseman Ethel Linden man Facts keen as in the other three classes, four very variable officers were elected, The freshmen did an expert joh with the Mothu1 s Day chapel in May and they also planned and held an enter- taining mixer. Their party proved very srirfrossfril- rr aoori time be-inq had hy all. All in ull, the freshmen class paved the way tor threw more eventful years in CHS. JZVI f - ,1 ti QL., .fl .J , 1 f mast BLACK DIAMOND 1953 STUDENTS Page Thirty-eight 5, nn' W? S 3233? :gm ?vl 8 f fi Nr M'- ay- Q ills rf ' 5 .V Q .w 5 W ' -m. J 's bw + E, 'X F x L BLACK DIAMOND N 1 - 1953 FALL ClRCLE--Carlsbad Cavern has nothing cn George Kruzich tis he says Ah for dentist, Dr. Sidney Johnston. South Sea Islanders invading CHS halls? No, just physical ox -iminations. SCHOOL OPENS New faces, old faces, new friends, and old appeared on the scene September 2 for the first day of school. Bold seniors cmd meek freshmen mingled in the halls looking for the correct classrooms. The enrollment at the start of the year was 475 students-225 boys and 250 girls. School was definitely underway. The sound of football practice and marching attest- ed to that as did the organizing of classes and activities. Everyone was beginning to get into the feel of studying, and students and teachers were getting acquainted. Before very long classes were running smoothly. About now Mr. Gregersen was getting accustomed to C. H. S. and was getting ac- quainted with the students. The students in return were learning who he was. With this, school continues at C. H. S. ln, Hit-ttfiitl lJutwli lkmciliiic- wliot-kg Iohn hrvii'kshaw's hlood pressure while lack Ifrilinrg lnnks rin. arsn'-'I Page Forty Her Majesty Queen Doris Whisler CHS readies for homecoming battle. HCDMECCDMI G ler, Leaun Hoa A Q if Attendants n I Lett to Right--Celeste Austin, Salty Iohnson, Eloise Faris, Queen Doris Whis E Q- - I ,A ,.- f E Charlotte Terry, Martha Milani. fx 1 L5L..f .ax ,as 'im BLACK DIAMOND 1953 FALL Page Forty-one W' Z, ' fo 2 'QV M-W -ef iitiiiti TOP Lt,t'l' ltoftp hifi lttJIYtf '1IIllItI1 tire- CHS homecoming beauties-Mr. Marsh and Dixie Foster inspect Danny l-laleelvlembers ot the tilt:-ml:-tttlcrrs and tootliftll tv-tim wtitzrvp it up tit homecoming rally--Mr, Fannon speaks at homecoming ulitrpel-Harold Prow fifffytlilli on lwftirtlf of thft tltmmi ttf h int--'ointnct .'llsIIWCtl 'Y'TC9U qirls help with impressive Thanksgiving chapel ---Halt-tinie entertain- ,-ygg, it-Hy Ptiff- uni Htbttlilf' fixlirtf Witt.-ttttf. in :rch Ewetortf basketball crowd' - Qu behalf oi the football loam , . . FALL Amid the torrid rays of old Sol our Big cmd Little Reds started the limbering up exer- cises in preparation for a new gridiron season. The fall activity was preluded by physical exams given to all athletes and freshmen at C. H. S. The fall is a busy time with most groups in the process of organization for the coming year. Student council representatives, our gov- erning people, were selected by the home rooms. This group was instrumental in plan- ning an effective homecoming celebration-- even though we lost our turf battle to Knox- ville. Overall activities included selecting of cheerleaders by popular vote, forming a new Cadettes marching group, appointing new stu- dent librarians, organizing the Student Ioweg- ian newspaper staff, electing officers of the four classes, and planning the year's work for the 1953 Black Diamond . All these activities are necessarily organized early since their functions start with the opening of school. All attention wasn't focused on activities, however, since 475 students quickly settled down to the first six weeks' studies. At times the workers paused for relaxation such as provided by the junior class in their stage presentation of Sing For Your Supper. Also, the creator of Danny Hale let us in on the secrets of Cartooning. And the FHA girls traveled to Osceola for the district meeting, while the student council officers journeyed to Ames for their confab. All in all, the fall provided many thrills for CHS students, and one mighty note was struck as the Little Reds came through with an undefeated season in toting the pigskin. With this we bid adieu to the falling leaves of brown and wait for the snow flurries of winter. Page Forty-two LEFT-Leqqy Bill Simmons expostulates to sultry Bob Theile on some very important matters. IUNIOR CLASS PLAY CASTWK. Fischer, B. Theile, E. Freeborn, R. Exline, K. McLelar1d, M. Creaqan, C. Eden, I. Shanafelt, B Simm ns L. Iackson, K. Scurlock, B. Gillaspie. The play, Sing for Your Supper , under the direction of C. l. Hart, proved a huqe success ing For Your Supper Jr. Class Pla Mr. Piper Mrs. Piper Susan Laurette . Pinky Ioanie Hanny Biff Marilee Tessie Topper The Cast Stephen Foster Brown . Ramona . . Stacy Barbie Ellie Peggy Kay Page Forty-three . . Ronnie Exline Karen McLeland Marilyn Creagan . Iudy Shanafelt .. Linda Iackson Evaloy Freeborn . Bill Simmon's Bob Theile Io Ann Gardner Kathryn Scurlock . Charles Eden . . Carlene Fisher Richard Gillaspie Audrey Hasty Pat Hedgecock Norma Sheston . Sally Iohnson r as WH BLACK DIAMOND 1953 FALL Marilyn Creaqan looks on while Mama Kliaren McLelandJ qives Papa fRonnie Exlinel his pill for high blood pressure. wa! HOW I P. Hill, I, Wfrwdirr, M, Adrrrrrs, S. Anderson, M. Gmsso, B. Yoncrvich. ROW 2fM. Coomes, I. Lemley, T. Thorrrrrs, S. Iohnson, IS, T111-ilrr, T. Iwifrlr, HOW fi I, fikrrrskrevrry, I, Brrrrkshfrw, R. Edwfrrds, B. Warren, B. Brcrdl , I. Sh , ' Student Council ey arp, B Mmor. A Q ll A fx I Q Xiggif .wk I . , r m , . r, BLACK DIAMOND 1953 FALL Sully Iohnsorr, Distrivt Secretary of Siudpfni Couric ll. -if' Q, .1 SHATEU Pfvrrry Clrrrk, Iolerrel Woodin. STANDING---Rachel Edwards, Georqicr OTOOIG, Irrdy Sh rrrrrfv-lt, S rlly Irrhrrsvrr, Dixiw Foster, Ncrrrvy Evmmdn. Pfrqe Fmrtyffmrr Cadettes llfllll' l lvl. lvltlttni N. lmwis, lfl. fwrperiter, D. Foster. RCW 2--N, Everman, l, 'vViles, P. Hevdrqrtfofk. M. lduss. HOW ll l. W wrtltn P. lilxun. l. Hendorshot N, Davis. ROW 4 C. Terry. F. Hill, M. Adams, l.. Sliepartt. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is one of the organ- izations that is working for the electric score- board. The group has sponsored a dance after the Knoxville basketball game and has also checked wraps at all basketball games. All of these proceeds went into the scoreboard fund. Each member of the Student Council is elected in his home room at the first of the school year. Lillian Howry and Robert Lorenzen are the sponsors with the following officers: Mike Grasso, president: Bill Minor, vice president: Sally lohnson, secretary: and Ierry Sharp, treasurer. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders this year were another example of the enthusiasm present in the school. The cheerleaders increased the school spirit and organized the yelling. Each girl had to attend three practices a week or she was ineligible to yell at the game for that Week. C. L. Gregersen is the sponsor for the cheer- leaders. The cheerleaders are as follows: Dixie Foster, Nancy Everman, Georgia O'Toole, Ra- chel Edwards, ludy Shanafelt, and Sally Iohn- son on the first team and Peggy Clark and lolene Woodin make up the second team. Pure llfvrtyftive CENTERVILLE CADETTES The Centerville Cadettes are a new group at C. H. S. The group traveled to several out- of-town games during the football and basket- ball season. They marched at the Pancake Day parade, the Drake-Creighton basketball game in Des Moines and also the Girls State Tourna- ment in Des Moines. The purpose of the drill team is to bring recognition to C. H. S. which it has done dur- ing the year. The girls must have rhythm and skill in marching to be chosen for the group. The group was comprised of 24 girls dur- ing the football season and 16 girls during the basketball season. The girls are drilled by Marilyn Bradley. . K 1 -. ,L A . t -, N. ' ., r X BLACK DIAMOND S 1953 FALL Student Iowegian 13 wx -, .ww WW' .,.,,,, A .A- 'i H 1 ff as f ,. H 1 , . ,V ., V -I...- g 5 rg.-f-n 4. . :if . 1 'EQ -' V53 . .c ,4 'gg g!, X .- fy g - Iwi..-'23 ' . . - 2 ' 1 Q Q I Y, ? A ROW I- N. Lmvison I. Str-010, M Buss, B, Brmkson, M, Grvcne. POW 2--K, Evans, D rr f r N News M q U 4' ' .N n 1 Q.. 3 . 7- J P gp., Q ,Q-N Black Diamond 5 vs Q1 J , 5 .1 5- f- 1 . K, ,,, - f f 111 lffif' - . fwf - . .. x umm on sb g ROW l'--M. Sanders, N. Wilson, I. Hand:-rshot, M. Buss, D. Foster, N. Eve-rmrm. ROW 2- D. Smith C Ausim S Iohnson K Sr'11rlOc'k, I. Hism, H Tl mniiu K 1 5 Librarians SEATED-K. Scurlock, N. Nilsson, P. I-ledaecock, N. Davis, N. Lovison, E. Davis, B. Bankson, L. lackson. ROW 2--S. Bowdish, R. Walker, N. Morfitt, l. Steele, N. Wilson, M. Greene, N. Sheston. STUDENT IOWEGIAN The Student Iowegian has completed an- other successful year of reporting the news of the school in the Daily lowegian. The group meets every morning and gathers the news which is then compiled and published. Hulda Stomberg is the advisor of the Stu- dent lowegian. BLACK DIAMOND With Milton K. Schulz, sponsor: Iudy Hen- dershot, editor-in-chief: and Ralph Edwards, business manager, as leaders, the yearbook staff smoothly and efficiently put out the 1953 annual. Even before school opened Sally Iohnson and Margot Buss laid the groundwork by con- tacting the advertisers on the possibility of pictures with the ads. This proved a successful venture. Meanwhile the editor and sponsor made plans for a dummy copy to be present- ed to the staff. The yearbook publication, not like a news- paper, is worked on when the situation de- mands. All l3 staff members are to be cornpli- mented for coming to the task when called. A highlight of the year was the fourth an- nual Black Diamond Dance. This was by far the best of the four and acclaimed the most popular function in C. H. S. Page Forty-seven LIBARIANS' CLUB The Librarians' Club with Nancy Wilson as president, Natalie Lovison as vice president, and Ieanne Steele as secretary-treasurer has greatly added to the neatness and appearance of the Library and the Study Hall. Besides as- sisting the students in finding books and ma- terials and checking them out, the Librarians put entertaining and informative displays on the study hall bulletin boards. Miss Wiseman and Miss Clark act as sponsors of the Club. 0 W . rl I -- g N BLACK DIAMOND 1953 FALL VV l l B rmrtr l Prim D btiilfi I Beer I. Vcirese H Hmdley B Theile, l. Sharp, B, Kmizlurich, E. Hoover, I. Hicks, C. Heuri- lfy HOW X C C ur r B Br irllfy C' Com H l Huqcm B Warren C Archibald, K. Evc1ns,E. Dr1vis,M.Oden,H. lVlCAnelly, F. Svonzo, Coaches Bill Ie-rome and lim Buell watch the progress of the Biq Beds. W I 4 V B inks H Bmdloy l Calloway T Leigh, B. Iames, lvl. Carter, l. Mcllnelly, l. Hicks, l. Norris, -J Sf W '7 P VVII V 1 lf! l pflff l COHdrH1 L Clark B. Warren, B. McAnelly, M, Oden, F. Sconzo, C. Heortley, 2 5 1 l thletic Staff Ccaches luck Edlinq, Bill lemme, lim Buell, and Bill McCabe lock through the big C, speculating on next yec1r's prospects, BLACK DIAMOND no dm 1953 1-'ALL Players H DEQ. B D. Irwin, L. Vczrese, E. Davis, l, Beer, I. Wriqht, L. Bennett, C. Cornett, l. lones, R. Mczletto. Page Portyfnine 6 H. Hindley B. Theile B. VVarren I. Hagan B. Minor M. Oden I. Sharp K. Evans B. Bradley B. Kauzlarich M. Grosso B. McAne11y S. Archibald C. Heartley E. Hoover . E1 .- . H B . ff A. HQ BLACK DIAMOND 1953 FALL Page Fifty Won 6. lost 0. and tied 0. The Seasons Scoring 9:--1 -93 FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL Reds 43 Seymour , 1, T. 4, 0 25 Unionville 7Y, 7 34 Seymour 1, 6 6 Bloomfield ll,e an 0 20 Albia olll so 14 51 Bloomfield ,,,7, , , 6 first undefeated team for many years at CHS. September 12 There Washington 46 Centerville 'l September 19 Here Winterset 12 Centerville 0 eele Starting the season with an inexperienced team, the Big Reds were mauled by Washington in the opener. Bob Warren scored Centerville's seven points. The next week they engaged in a conference iamboree in which they played one quarter against Valley of Des Moines. Valley scored two TD's to none tor the Reds. Playing at home for the first time, Centerville fell at the hands of Winterset 12-0. Taken by surprise, Seymour was beaten 33-6 as the Reds scored twice through the air and three times on the ground. Iones, Wright, Varese, Warren, and Theile scored the TD's. Fort Madison, playing at their own homecoming, rolled over the Reds 31-0. Knoxville ruined Centerville's homecoming game by scoring three TD's in the first half. The Reds held them scoreless in the second half and the final score was 18-0. Playing their last game with Ottumwa as they will have no room on their schedule for this annual game when they become a member of the South Central Conference. the Reds' defense failed. and they were beaten 34-0. After allowing Trenton to score twice in the tirst quarter, Centerville came back to win 14-13. Sharp and Hindley scored the TD's with Warren and Theile getting the extra points. Bloomfield, with a long winning streak going, rolled up two TD's in the first halt only to have the Reds match them in the second half, as the game ended in a 13-13 tie. Pases lrom Cornett to Kauzlarich and Theile to Hindley accounted for the TD's, and Wright romped over for the extra point. Traditional rival Albia rolled to a 31-0 victory over the Reds as the Red defense was incapable ol stopping their running attack. Ending the season with a record of two wins, six losses, and one tie. the Reds showed promise of a better team for next year when they will have fourteen of twenty- one lettermen returning. Cctober 3 There Fort Madison 31 Cctober 24 Centerville 14 There September 26 l-lere Centerville 33 Seymour 6 Page Fifty-one Centerville 0 Trenton 13 Cctober 10 llere Cctober 31 ltere Knoxville 18 Bloomfield 13 Centerville 0 Centerville 13 Cctober 11 There llovember 6 There Ottumwa 34 Albia 31 Centerville C Centerville 0 5 325 vs? '5 5 vi fy C 'ik aj' . I 'F 'E fig B fifk' ' , QQQVA ' it Q ,N NOXVILLE -9 , li! J ,miiq inlet we : gf 'Q ,Q ,W M A3 S' '62 ill! ,titre Illllllf1l'1HYll in ww 'ltipwl lur WI TER With the pads and cleats neatly packed away, the roundball artists gradually worked the kinks out and slowly but surely progressed into a functioning unit. Basketball and winter are synonymous, but more than that transpired during the winter months. Early in the season the Pepperettes were born and continued to give with the yells just like the new born babe. With all the cheers by the new organization and the cheerleaders the Redettes were able to latch onto only three victories. The boys fared better even though the squad was a young one. As the flurries started to fall, the spirit of Christmas slowly drifted upon C. H. S. A great abundance of gifts was given by CHS-ers for needy Centerville families. Carolers were out serenading friends. And the music department came through with another top performance. With the spirit of giving still in their hearts, CHS-ers came through to do their part in the March of Dimes. The Y-Teens made a special drive in their organization as one of their pro- jects. All students were able to display their act- ing ability in Green Valley, the all-school production. And the honor society went solemn as new members were being initiated. Classes continued as usual with major emphasis placed on the semester finale. As we leave a mild winter, we continue to 1953 with a victorious president, Dwight D. Eisen- hower, and a few victorious students awaiting the advent of spring. IC? lllnl xlly lcltns n 13- 1 riot-omtos Christmas treo--Heap big lniuns perform as Home Room H29 puts on chapel-Loretta Toll 1 1 tl n itz: stint ttxkfrs gf ut in Hmmm Sowif-ty initifitionw -Mr. SchulZ'S home room put the Big Reds at ease in Chapel prograin- -One of the n my twirl tlf-mls clcxntf by CllSf'1s Miss Foot .ind President Nadine Davis display Y-Teen March of Dimes vontiilnitions --Bill M C il tiors of Ml. lorornris home room present pep chapel Mrietina place for CHS untlnisitists Page Fifty four Curtain call for the cast of all school play, Green Valley . Eldon Berry Hib Cooley Shade Stokes Sarah Thomas Mamie Cooley Rufe Thomas Prim Stokes Tinker Smith Tobias I. Everheel Lonesome Berry Martha Mears fe! fl -.4 we x X BLACK DIAMOND 1953 WINTER Page Fifty-five Green Valley All School Play Cast lack Parker Grandpaw Berry Iim Beer lim De Puy Granny Berry ludith Iohnston Clarence Hart Calhoun Berry Bill Snider Lora Rushton Prudence Berry Iudy Shanafelt Alice Allen leb Berry lohn Morris Buddy Bradley Ransome Berry Richard Gillaspie c Betty Curl Eva Friese Mary Alice Powers Roscoe Daniels Settlers and Forty-Niners Rosemary Mc- Charles Eden Daniel, Clarence Ashby, Louie Glasgow, Eddie Starcevich Richard Felkner, Beverly Rodgers, Georgia Karen McLe1and O'Too1e, lane Price, Iewett Hism Green Valley ancestors watch the dynamiting of the dam which brought woe to their people. HI-Y sf: it HOW I I.. Vamse, M. Close, I. Calloway, 'l Leiqh, I. Price, I. MCAne1ly, R. Iames, F. Senior, M. Davis, S. Estes.kROW 2-R. White B. Theile, I. Hicks, B. McAnelly, I. Beer, R, Iackson, I. Walker, I. DePuy, I. Allen, C. Eden. ROW 3-I. Bruckshaw, G. Karth, B, Bradley H. Criitinfi, R. Warren I. Hagan, I, Anthony, L. Freeborn. BLACK DIAMOND i 1953 ff' WINTER Pepperettes f . Q! -9. , X ROW IAL. Iackson, N. Sheston, M. Carpenter, L. Shepard, C. Terry, M. Grasso. I. Hendershot, M. Powers, M. Sanders, R. Felkner. HGVV 2--I. Polk, I. Stewart, D. Smith, V. Hixenbaugh, M. Adams, C. Barbaqlia, M. Tullis, I. Kuchan, N. Davis, T, Thomas. ROW 3 -I. Lonq, P. Ross, P. Hannon, M. Maletta, I. Gutfey, W. Shepard, I. Williams, R. Fowler, I. Sharp, N. Lovison, ROW 5-R. Exline, C. Vilcilderi, M. Shaw, S. Lemley, R. Walker, M. Estes, B. Yonavich, C. Sacco, R. Foster, M. Buss. ROVV 5-B. McVeigh, K, Bensen, R. Tait, C. House, M. Gesualdo, B, Wood, I. Senior, F. Bartle, P. Hedqecoclc, N. Nilsson. ROW 6-I. Kennelly, D. Felcetic. Paqe Fifty-six Honor Societ Y ack ROW l-C. Terry, M. Sanders, D. Foster, D, Smith, N. Everman, I. Steele, Margot Buss, M. Milani, N. Wilson, N. Triebswetter, L. I son ROW 2-I. Allen, B. Theile, I. I-Iendershot, I. Sharp, M. Massa, K. Scurlock, I. Hism, S. Gearhart, H. Walker, N. Lovison, N. Miller HOW 3-l. Cortesio, I. Lemley, N. Nilsson, C. Austin, M. Freeland, M. Philby, K. Evans, E. Powers, N. Davis, D. Sackfield. HI-Y The Hi-Y Club has regained some enthus- iasm with new blood in the organization. The club presented the Easter Chapel this year. For membership each boy must fill out a blank which is signed by the teachers. It is then presented to a board of Hi-Y members and the application is voted on. C. I. Hart is the head of the group. Iohn Hagan is president, Larry Freeborn, vice presi- dent, and Iim McAnelly is secretary-treasurer. HONOR SOCIETY The Honor Society, composed of 26 regular members, 7 probationary members, and 3 sponsors, initiated a drive for an electric score- board for the football field for its big project cf the year. While it was made an all-school project, the Honor Society did most of the money-raising and the scoreboard will be in- stalled next fall. The officers for the first semester were: President, Martha Sanders: Vice President, Natalie Lovisonp Secretary, Bob Theileg Treas- urer, Charlotte Terry. Second semester: Presi- dent, Nancy Wilson: Vice President, ferry Sharp: Secretary, Nancy Evermanp Treasurer, Kathryn Scurlock. Mr. Gregersen, principal, Hulda Stomberg, and H. E. Fuller were the sponsors. Page Fifty-seven PEPPERETTES A group that appeared in the C. H. S. extra-curriculum this year was the Pep Club, better known as the Pepperettes. This is one of the larger organizations of the high school. The purpose of the organization is to per- petuate good sportsmanship and enthusiasm at the games all during the year. The Pepper- ettes not only yelled at all of the home games but also traveled to Bloomfield and Chariton to cheer. Marilyn Bradley, Robert Lorenzen, and lim Buell were the sponsors. The officers were Mike Grosso, president: Martha Milani, vice president: and Charlotte Terry, secretary- treasurer. p Q1 4 f X rw AI' r .2 AQ X i '..p BLACK DIAMOND 1953 WINTER VV I H. T111-ilfy Il. Iliurilf-y, B. ffirmrrxvms, B. KGUIlCITil h, L. Vcxresf' U, Minm, Cough 111014 Fffilincl. ROW 7 -Evkwammxwx I3 Hfuplftinfs . M fu I. Irurlws, lf. E'v1u1S, S. ArwI1iimI1!, I. Nriqcm, U. Corneif. 23.4 Hill Ivmnuz- I-lvk Edlinq IJYYI1 Hwlss ffwlvfm Him Rods FOGVII Big Reds Basketball 'z 1 l.ffF'T' Hub txxkws 1151 .15 HIV- Pwppmettes look on. RIGHT---Albin Und Ihr Reds battle fOr tho wbound. Page Fiftyfsiqnt Big Reds Starters 1,1 wh Iirrk Edliilil qives his siqlttirlq Wine-up fi few iJf7iH'4IS, I.is1f'f1iiiif: xii fl. Hifi li-ty F. Ttwile S. Arvhilfuld C. Fflumea I. lanes, L. XIQIIETSV, D K E E f ,lv-M - ' LEFT With the players poised fm The fWJSSiNf' WETOLIUA IOEIN H1153-m shofiis his New thmw. RIGHT friinil fffvfwif S-'11 is 'Pi xii 'ln mmii the hemp im Iwo mmf- points Little Reds ta rters l , 19 - , X , BLACK DIAMONI . V. f ti Hill Ieroimv uivvs his liiile Reds 5f4IIiffI5 some- Suumi Siirrieqy, Listening ilrotmfi if ii ii tif me Y . Sfwfklm G. K.1r'h R W uit-m 3, Gritfim: f. Biniilcshriw, T, Hirks. e Fiftyfmrie Little Reds Squad BIG REDS RAMBLINGS SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE Although the Reds did not have a winning 1341514915011 S'1GndinQS season. the iuniors gained the needed experi- ence for a winning team next year. One senior, u W' L' Pct' TP OP six iuniors, and one sophomore lettered this A119111 1 - e 10 3 -769 575-575 past season. Knoxville 44 4 4 4 ll 4 .733 756-669 The season's scoring for the Reds was as Des Moines Tech 7 3 -700 514438 follows: Archibald, 232 points: Moore, 222: Pelle 8 4 -557 565-513 Hindley, 191: lones, 153: Theile, 72: Varese, 64: Chariton 4 4 8 5 .615 630-558 H0901 342 and Min01'- 20- Des Moines Valley 4 5 6 .455 593-579 The Reds this year became the first Big DSS Moines 1-inC0111 4 5 -444 371-399 Reds team to score more than 81 points in one Indianola 4 3 9 .250 544-631 game. They did-this when they beat Unionville, Winterset y y 1 10 .091 479,553 32:13. Harvey Hlndley captalned the squad this Centerville 0 8 .000 351-467 BIG REDS LITTLE REDS Reds Knoxville 44 48 Reds 38 Trenton 49 Winterset 4 57 26 Trenton 42 38 Corydon 44 Leon 4 48 32 Pell? 45 az Pella 42 Se mour 43 34 Albm -45 I Y - - o 22 Bloomfield 445 35 Albla 60 Unionville 4 45 32 Albin 30 61 Knoxville 69 Bloomfield 4 4 62 55 Winterset 52 55 Valley 79 Unionville 4 4 42 41 1-GQD . 38 47 Bloomfield 54 Trenton 4 4 vs gmonlfllle 32 52 Seymour 47 Chariton 4 4 4 4456 65 Ugsxxsfg 35 COl'YdOn Trenton 39 Albia 56 Ottumwa 73 33 Chariton 50 Page Sixty Redettes HOVX I N, Vfood, L. Roach, I. Strandberg, W, Estes, K. Scuriock, V. Secigewick. ROV! 2-f-R. Quick, I. lennings, E. Dani'--is, M. Byars, G. Miller, K. Sayres. ROVV 3-W C. Hedberg, S, Anderson, R. Foster, M. Cooines, M. Powers, R. W iiks r. ROW fl E. Faris, L. Iackson, Co-managers, M. Bradley, Chaperone, M. Billings, I. Long, N. Heridershct, 9. Wtxikcfr. Ntinvy Vlfoocl, Cofirh Buell, Kathryn Sriirlouk posing for the birriie. Vlfood and Sfuriork are honvrnry so-raptuiris. HOOP HIGHLIGHTS The Centerville Redettes opened their sea- son this year with a victory over the girls from Corydon. Even though the girls had four seniors on the team, Westella Estes, Kay Lea Sayres, Leaun Roach, and Nancy Wood, they weren't able to win more than two games. The girls worked to raise money for new red sat'n basketball uniforms. They held sev- eral candy sales and a talent show in which the students participated. Kathryn Scurlock and Nancy Wood were elected honorary captains for the 1952-53 sea- son, which ended with a won 2 lost 8 record. LEFT - Scnricck and V. Sedgewicic doing some stiti guarding during the Corydon-Centerville garnet. RTGHT L. Rauch sinks .1 long one as I. Strandberg, No. 29, waits for the rebound. Page Sixtyfone ni. in 4 X aff' 1 X! 1 'CM J' x.....,1 'M x . -'Q yi. 5 fi I S -f X w X i I I JK 'ia Life In The lassroom ln Centerville High School there are approximately thirty-five subjects from which students may choose their curriculum. On these pages we have pictured a variety of the courses to show you Life in the Classroom at C. l-l. S. Our library ranks at the top with school libraries. lt is under the direction of Miss 'vViseman, head librarian, Miss Clark, assistant librarian, and fifteen student librarians. There are approximately 5,000 books plus a variety of magazines, pamphlets, and newspapers, with much new reading material added each year. An active Librarians Club keeps it running smoothly and keeps the students informed on all library activities. Biology, senior science, general science, physics and chemistry make up the science courses with the latter two being offered during alternate years. Two courses offered in the commercial course are typing and bookkeeping, both of which are popular with students as elective subjects, Other subjects in the com' cercial line are shorthand, office practice, commercial history, and business English. Librar At the end ct the year the hcrnemaking, woodworking, anc mechanical drawing classes display their years work to :students and interested town people. The homemtrkina girls show the articles made during their sewing unit. During the year the preparation and serving of meals and home-nursing are also studied by the home ec. students. Mechanical drawing is a requirement ter woodwork ing. and each year the mechanical drawing t-ttrsscws fix an attractive trophy case display tt: trxautrint students with this field. Two years of woodworking are taught in C. H. During the first year hand tools are used, and smaller and less difficult articles, such as jewelry boxes, shadow boxes, etc., are made. ln the second year more intricate- tools are used, and such things as chests ot drawers, cedar chests, and desks are chosen as projects by thr- boys. The woodworking classes are always eager to help out when stage properties are needed for school plays. Gym is taken by all students unless they have tt doctor's excuse or are out for athletics. tn the tzrlt and Ieanne Steele, CHS librarian, is shown performing one of the many tasks of a librarian. , Q! D f 'X sf. X BLACK DIAMOND 1953 WINTER Page Sixty-three Spring classes are held outdoors to play softball, football etc. During the winter rrronths the gyrrr is used, and a variety of activities keep the students physically alert. Instrumental music is one extracurricular' activity held during school hours, On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings during first hour, music comes drifting up from the band room as practices are held tor concerts and contests. Much time is spent cutside oi school on extra rehearsals and small groups. Vocal music is another extra-curricular activity held during school hours. Girls Glee Club and Mixed Chorus rehearse during first hour cn alternate days. Highlights of the year are the spring tours mode hy lrfth groups and the concerts presented to large audiences. Small groups 5 rganizations. 'rll iillltlllirllfi irr llw lwliysiws lritr iricis if rrrrrf writer to fr Writer distill- rir: irrrrfir Illlfl, lwfrl-1:1 rrrrrrlivitcvlllfl Physics Biolog rind the history of our governnrent. TOP--Ioe Tunnell is pictured testing to ser: what elements there are in water. Other biology students watchrrrg the experiment are Moe Philhy, Loretta Cline, and Alton Heguo. BOTTOM RIGHT--Peggy Shaw and Clarence Cornett are shown in another phase of the commercial corirsc the rrrt of bookkeeping. BOTTOM LEFT-f--Typing students prepare themselves for the advanced courses in the commercial line. T ping - Bookkeeping and soloists give freely of their talent to pcrifcrrrr for local Art gives students -1 ctrriiivc to express themselves along creative lines. Art .students co-operate willingly when posters are needed for any activity or for advertise ment. Posters are sent each year to the Lrrtlrrrrrr Foundation contest, and this encourages Q.l'lS-ers to dc lretter work. One of the few required courses in C. H .S is govern- mentg however, it is accepted readily and is a popular subject. This semester' suhiect may he taken either during the junisr or senior year. lt gives the students a clear idea oi the democratic government ot the Unitecl States Page Sixty-fou lniormative lectures and personal interviews make the guidance program interesting and helpful to CHS-ers. Personal, school, and vocational problems are discussed treely, and practical solutions are usually reached. Aptitude tests are available to all students to help them determine their special fields of interests, They are especially helpful to seniors who are making plans for college and vocations. Driving, one of the most popular courses, is offered to twelve students, each semester. A dual-controlled Ford, used hy the school, is used for actual driving practice. No phase of driver education is left out. The motor of a car is studied, how to change tires is learned, and night driving is also practiced. Each student has two periods a week during which he actually drives, and on Fridays group discussions are held on various phases oi the driving program. nn QV .- .PIP tvs .,.........M A633 nl . Q 5 .Q .:... , X X X Lavern Fry is busily engaged in drawing a set of plans for mechanical drawing Shops TOP RIGHT-Darrell Shepard, advanced woodworking stu- dent, is pictured operating one ot the power tools, LEFT-The Red Cross home nursing course is a part ot the home-makers training. Here Marilyn Lowe and lanet Printy demonstrate the taking of the temperature while Vera Scott and lean Dwight show the proper method of making the hed. RIGHT-4'l'hese sophomore girls, Marguerite Coomes and Nancy Triehswetter in the foreground, prepare the plates which are to be served to the home economics teachers at the Tri-County lnstitute. Homemahng ---1 an i uns wsu nan an ,Qff semi. 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Art Adrrririrrq their posters are Mcircio Tuiiis, Shirley Bry- trrr, Mae Phiiby, and Mur- qfrret Massa. Government Miss Stemiserq points out to Mrzriiyn Greene and Beferiy Eunkson thu' qov errrrrrerrt can he irrtezest- irrq. Page Sixty-seven ST AND rnrrnnrg A TNS: SRANCHES OF GOVRNHYN7 ,rs mm, Wu..-M.. ., aww M rr... wwf 4-1--rw Q fa- Q , -fi - Q, ,'L' ' NEMA: qw? 4' 3 ' X an if ' E .: , mi' QS A- E X :XX VA, iffy . 618. .' sam 3 i M dv s U , .y xl A Ax xhw 7 'G' ffyfx .'f ' , Q 4, ry: tl Qt A X NS. Q Aw , F Aflfr' , rx ' 1 xv K. x 4 . Q , T. A X v - 7 , 5 '- 4 ' Ja.. rut 1' K m Yi' x , X , -1 do 3-i . .M A xi: 5 N- Wi -ejkv hawk wgvf i ,, .'. W 3 ' V,f , ' N.. . -9 . 'Ft , I - ff ,Aw m 4 N v U N in Q XXZQKG . .XF .- X Qu- ' - ' ' 52 fw W ,. A lk- .,Q ' , , x F ' A ' M, 4, 34,1-if z - J , A xl 5 'W . I L , '. xx . - Ji , ' n rm 5 0 K, ' f ,W x N ' 3-sf in - A , , ' ,ibn nw x ,, A. . Q, . N ,gym uv fm:-T . 31-15, K ifgfvkf. ,, It I fl Q .5 My A x ww . ' A K ' . 1 + 14 1 qi 'fu' . .,h ,x,.5 Y I K ., 'M- . - . x '. F' ' mfg? . 1 , A.-Q . 'PB U'-sv' ' me K Si' , upf- - b A , V . A 5 . , 4' lr '. ' g 51 ,gi f. .- 5 A-JR . ' .5 ff' ' ' ' N V 'Yjw' .. 1 fm L 'V -. b in 4, .A 1 1 5 , , M . K .,:,.5m . 5 A z , www,-mm ,,..M- .,..- A m-mwah muy? -'SHb?3B,:fIm.,X,:w fvwilw wamfgfmwfvk, 5 ff- 'WSW 1 1 X4 .w,,w, X X . NM +1 -'suhvsgkif . ,, V PRI ln the spring a young mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. C. H. S. was quite aware of that as the sparklers Cnot the Fourth of Iuly varietyl began to appeardthird finger, left hand. Of course, this wasn't all that was happening, for life was teeming at C. H. S. The familiar watch the birdie was quite evident as the Black Diamond shot pictures right and left to bring the yearbook activities to a head, Speaking of yearbooks, the Black Diamond King and Queen were sefected by Bill Veeck and his wife and crowned at the largest func- tion of its kind. The Hi-Y presented its Easter program. FHA and FFA activities included the father and son banquet. The youth council did a face lifting job on its home, the Center. In the sports world the track and field aspirants were readying themselves for the A. A. U. meet as well as other relays and cons ference meets. The physical education classes very ably demonstrated their prowess at the annual gym demonstration. Other entertainment included the senior class play, the exchange chapel with Oska- loosa, the band from West Liberty, the vocal and instrumental contests, and the magician who pumped milk from Mike's elbow. A lasting momento was recorded by the seniors as they viewed Vieshea on Senior Day, solemnly listened to the Baccalaureate sermon, and lastly accepted the diploma for four years of hard work. itll l.lfl li You win twill Nllti 1:1 timing the zvnik in that ltiirivlnll Spring Cloririingln Dixiv holds ini Pr-tu wliilri Eddiv vtiiiiimilii iii v lll'IllIt'IlIl liwy-ilty zsmili- tin tlw W' iznr-1 1 fllti-i'Il lClVIS Vtit OH quite ii sliowlf Wli.it'.4 tho joker, gals? Bill Rods in .ivtioit qi l vliw wits: ltiilifrtl iii Q11 lilllfi f mln' Page Seve nty Michael Webb Linda Nicola Pietro Demetrio Anna Christine Flora Arnold Bice Sven P nge Seventy-one The The Cast senior class play cast goes through the first reading of the play with the help at C. l. Senior Class Play Eddie Powers lewett Hism Clarence Cornett Frank Senior Mike Grasso Martha Sanders Nancy Wilson Malacha Edwards Norman Medland Eddie Starcevich Cora Wade Corrigan Doris Delroy Lenore Leblanc Mrs. Bilge Mrs. Walker Stew Vanzo Mrs. Pettigrew Mrs. Harrington Charley lane Price Buddy Bradley Betty Curl Eloise Faris Ethel McCloud Peggy Shaw Bill Snider Marilyn Lowe Kay Lea Sayres Clarence Ashby FHA Future Homemakers Gf America wr l' 111' 14 1 1111 I 11I,11Iy, If M1111 11 F. IYI1111 I.. H11.'Ii.1IIc1w R. P111sc111s, V, I.11Ic11'v11, H. Davis, I. VI1'11qu4111111' D, VI'1I1'0x. NM ' I II 1 '.I. 1111-Ivy, FX 21:11. I.. 'I1 I::1I11111, II. I111cI1usf1vIc'I1, IVI. Buss, II. I7111110IS, I7. IVI1'C11y, IN. II1'1I11vv1M'I: VV. I'I11I1I1. In M I I III I 11:-E1 lf. I If, f' :1111 .w M. 'Nr-sf, FI. I31111i0Is, I. I.w111I11y, II. I?11w1'I1sI1 S. 1'X11cIv1sw11 IQ. Sv111'Iw1'k. I LIFT KIIIIIIYII 'F'111'If1'14, U15 I IIILXIII 1cI1cIIIIlXI3'1 H 5 K , ' . Q, f 1 HIQ IIT IVI1111111t Buss, I31s1111'9 5 P11-S1111-111 C11 11111. F111 151512. ' BLACK DIAMOND 1 1953 I M93 I ' '.. SPRING N- FFA Future Farmers Of America I JW I I IJ1 II I JI IIIIII W. Ii1iI1fy, I7, FIXI11111 IU. IVI1-1111'Ii, G, IVI:11r1. HOVV 7 S. I71'11kr', C'. IVIIIII11, I. F711-'Q IT I.11i11, R. KI111I1n1II, I V' 1111 1 II 'II II IIC N' li 11. IJ wise 7. FIIIIIIIIPI II. IMI1I111t.1 G. I.11I1'1cI111', IQ, I111111s, L. '1 11'1sl011. HOVV 4 I. CI.11'I: G, Bnnlzs, C. I 'If M 1 1 1 I I II 'I. .'I ss., 1. I1 xx 1-1. HOW in If, lXIk111sr111, I. DMI, I, IUIIUS, if BFLHNVII, IU. II1n111'I, I. S1vvIo G. I'C1'117i1'I1 Ii. I 11 IW I I f11y I I'111'.-511 II. EI :1111 If. If ryl .4 II, 7I.11'k1II1f1111 'I'. l'I111I4 IU. OQI1111 FQ. Ijv,111:,. Paqe Seventy-Iwo Youth Council ,Q in P1 l 4 3 5 -ss ti . bl it U .L I' ROW l--N. Sheston, M. Buss, S. Anderson, M. Carpenter, I. Waggoner, I. Woodin, R. Foster. ROW 2-L. Iackson B, Theile, I. Hagan, B. Simmons, S. Iohnson, K. Scurlock, I. Stewart. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Future Farmers of America, under the directlon of Mr. Robert Dean, Vocational Agriculture instructor, have had a full year of projects, parties, District meetings, basketball games, and many more. The officers for the yeccr were Duane Exline, president: Eddie Hoover, vice president: Larry iNes- ton, secretary: Donald Merrick, treasurer: Dean La.n, reporter: and George Kruzich, watch dog. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America have one regular monthly meeting R ., held on the second Tuesday of each month. This group traveled to Osceola ttf- Q for the district meeting, October ll, this year. S' Q One of the features of the year was a chapel at which the girls presented .-SQ cr program to inform the students about F. H. A. G' f X The purpose of the organization is to further the interest in home econom- I ics. Each girl who joins the organization must have one year of homemaking 7 in high school. ly t The officers for this year were as follows: Ioy Lemley, president: Ioyce . Seeley, vice president: Margot Buss, secretary: Susan Bowdish, treasurer: Pat 'o4? ? t Hedgecock, parliamentariang Nancy Scurlock, historian: Malacha Edwards, t reporter: and Kathryn Scurlock, song leader. Ethel Linden is the sponsor of BLACK IEIQSMOND F. H. A. SPRING YOUTH COUNCIL Ticky and Barbara playing at scrubwomen for the night as the Youth Center gets a faceeliftinq. During the past year the Youth Council has . been very active. The group spent one of its Monday meetings cleaning the Community Center. The club also presented a chapel tell- ing the student body about some of the func- tions of the Center. The purpose of the Council is to sponsor youth activities of the Community Center. An interest in the Center is the requirement for membership on the council. The officers for the year were Norma Shes- ton, president: Bob Theils, vice president: Io- A lene Woodin, secretary: and Iohn Bruckshaw, t treasurer. Charles Schmid is the sponsor of the Youth Council. Page Seventy-three ROW lffM. Grosso, ll. Hindloy, B. Therle, Pu. McAnelly, I. Beer, M. Oden, L, Vareso. HOW 7 ll, Mr-rrlvk, D. Exlinr-, l. Sharp, I, Haqan, D. Irwin, B, Kauzlarieh, B. Minor. HOW I3 ll. llfivis, R. Mfrlotttr, C. Cornett, B. Warren, H. Gritfinq, B. Bradley, B, Iones, C-CLUB KZJ Associate-a numeral winner in Little Red The C-Club of C. H. S. is an athletic Organ- or Reserve Athletics: and C39 Honorcrrye-this is ization. The purpose of the organization is to conferred on a person who backs good athlet- prornote, support, and sponsor good athletics ics. in Centerville Public Schools. Bill McCabe is the sponsor and the officers Membership in the C-Club is of three are as follow: Buddy Bradley, president: Sonny classes: ill Active-Athletic, C letter winner: Cornett, vice president: and lim Beer, secretary. .eva 'J - ,X ls 1 BLACK DIAMOND 1953 SPRING TRACK flrtfwlr Huw-ll crlfuut tt, tim the aim to start l. lories, H. Griftirtq, l. lNriaht, l. Sharp, B. Wcrrrwrt, cmd ll. llilrdlevy on their rave. Q X i huw I Lf. ljfmks, B. lflt'Vv'illiams, B. Theile, l-l. Hindley, S, Estes, H, Fowler, W. Shepard, Ft. Busetto, T. Leiqh, R, lames. Atl-aimson, l.. Stmula, C. Carter, B. Vanderrnarlc, P. Raaona, I. Sharp, F. Gesualdo, l. Williams, I. Wright, l, l-licks, l. Barnes, H. Andre HOW I5 C. lf-tor, B. llfryes, I. Condra, H. Sanders, H. Grittlnq, K, Evans, B. Warren, l. Iones, l. Hagan, S. Cornett, C. Heartley, Page Seventy-tt ,e it lQ7i? BLACK DIAMOND 1953 SPRING Coaches Iimmy Buell, Bill lerome, and lack tzaung tau: over track possibilities they check the time of one of the races. TRACK The Builder for Football m'm1pw Q TRACK TALK Track is becoming increasingly important in our athletic program. It helps develop wind. endurance, and quick starting. Thirty-five boys reported for football track to develop these qualities. Coach Buell has stated that as the football candidates report next fall, the boys who went out for football track will be given preference over those who failed to report for any activity. The point getters for the fine Big Red track team this year were Harvey Hindley, Ioe Iones. Bob Warren, Iohn Hicks, Roger Griffing, Ierry Sharp, and Sonny Cornett. TRACK SCHEDULE March 24 AAU at Des Moines April 4 State Indoor at Iowa City April ll Valley Relays at West Des Moines April 17 Clarinda Relays at Clarinda April 21 Ottumwa Relays at Ottumwa April 24 Drake Relays at Des Moines April 28 Ottumwa Dual at Ottumwa May l Ft. Madison Relays at Ft. Madison May 8-9 District Meet at Ottumwa May 16 Conference Meet at Valley May 23 State Meet at Ames G? 3 'A Q ii' xsff . BLACK DIAMOND 1953 SPRING k Diamond Queen and King gf? Queen's Attendants Eloise Faris Celeste Austin Barbara Mitchell Doris Whisler King's Escorts Eddie Hoover Bob Kauzlarich Dean Green Lewis Varese Page Seveutyeeiqhl Y-TEENS in I P W . . , vv vvirrrv i s I 1.V I ' Ilai- 1 . I i ' if . f I -v-'::, ,fi in .- 1 ' a . .Q 4 X QIP- E 3- H A ' f 4 . . I 'irc I I I ,.f?...f., oi.. . if ..'f....s..........r3,.1.....,...f..,.....- , BOW l-N. Lovison I Gardner A Lundrnan L Iackson B Bankson R Parsons E Freeborn I Hend sht ROW 2 M ,, ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ero. -.Greene, F. Bartle, B Sacco M. Buss, I Price, P H d e lc, I Th B. I - ' . , . . e Q coo . omas, Yonavich, I. Viaqaoner. ROW 3 B. Breese, N. Davis, E. McCloud, S. Bowclish, M. Byars, S. Anderson, R. Bowdish, M. Billings, K. Scurlock. ROW 4-M. Gesualdo, P, Clark, M. Sherwood, M. Adams, S Dobson, R. Walker, P. Hill, H. Quick, B. Bonebright, E. DeVore. ROW 5-M. Tullis, P. Stoner, F.. Read, M. Powers, I. Wiles, M. Massa, S. Atwell, S. Lerriley, N. Triebswetter, C. Walden. ROW 6-I. Phillips, B. Wood, S. Frye, N. Nilsson, M. Philby, I. Dooley, N. I-lender shot, I. Guftey, M. Ccomes. ROW 7-S. Messersmith, B. Bradley, M, Shaw, P. Howell, I. Kuchan, I. Senior, B. Mathewson, I. Woodin, N. Senior. ROW 8-L. Cline, K. Iohnson, P. Hatfield, I. Ienninqs, I-I. Hayes, M. Carpenter, D. Foster, N. Sheston, R. Foster, ROW 9 --N. Everman, F. Purvis, C. Sacco, K. Fisher, M. Freeland, I. St db Y-TEEN ran era, L. Roach, K. McLelancl, I. Stewart, I. Fox. The Y-Teen club boasts a membership of 90 girls, who during the year have participated f p in projects of making kits for Korea, baby- q I sitting for the mothers on election day, aid If . V A fillin a Y-Teen symbol with dimes for t e 1.-. W3 Mardgh of Dimes. They presented an entertain- I Tiff, 3 .13 ing but thoughtful Thanksgiving chapel pro- K N gram, and held a roller skating party and a y I k ' style show in Ianuary. The officers include if p Nadine Davis as president, Kathryn Scurlock, 3 ' vice president, Iulia Hendershot, secretary, 'in g ' BLACK DIAMOND and Pat Hedgecock, treasurer, with Miss Iean 1953 Foot acting as sponsor of the organization. . -T SPRING Page Seventy-nine are Mixed Choir HOW l fl. Iohnston, K. Metz, B. Plowman, C. Broshar, P. Hill, I. Guftey, M. Philby, C. Austin, I. He-nclershot, N. Wilson, I. llendershot, M. Carpenter, K. Plowrnan, L. Shepard. HOW 2-P. l-ledqecock, N. Moffitt, P. Shaw, S. Iohnson, I. Stewart, N. Evermrm, K. Suyrcs, N. Plowman. ROW 3-V. Lofqren. N. Triebswetter, M. Estes, E. Barnes, M. Coomes, M, Adams, P. Stoner, N. Hondershot, I. Dooley, W. Estes, N. Davis, I. Polk. ROW 4---I. Allen, R. Iackson, K. Bensen, I. Bruclcshaw H. VVIIYTOH, I, Tmxler, R. White, S. Estes, l.. Clark, Pl. Anson. ROW 5-B. Simmons, B, Minor, N, Medlcmd, D, Martin, I. lluqfrrx, H, Tlmilt-, B. Bradley, R. Grittina, I. Porter, C. Eden, D. Sampler, R. Exline, I. Norris. Vocal Groups Madrigal 0 ROW l-- N, llr-ndersllot, I, Dooley, S. lohnson, I. Stewart, C. Broshar, B. Plowrnan, ROW 2 B. Slm'nons, I. llaqfm, l., Clark. S. Estes. Don Gunderson Page Eighty X SE- K A. qv-'Q .Ig ,S 6 5 l X X Q U 3 E 5 , 4 in--..,,M x W-NX l11.,?M QL Y W 4 , .4 M th N .4 'TW af + mf fu 1 QF? W 1 I .as K - f-A its . YS N3 1 rm if im ,ug XE: , i We mg - ,Q ff Y J Qi 'wif wr Y J fl 4 I s I K X! N-Q 5 35 f N 1 if Q xx I -X f an 7 f' 5 ' M R 'if' 1 ! y ' fi QQ X. QS Nw Ek, lig- f Concert Band 'llrff fi l I'JY l'if1'Wl'S, f',l1l Il lF'IlSlf'llZ f'lt1tfs Sriundrrr Gearliart, ludith Vlliles, Susan Bowdish, Myrna Byars, Pat Benjtrrning Claririets Iirrz. :rr llrrlissfrrr, li try iii-'tiki-, lfif' Ylllfvff, ElH'flVlUI Delfore, lanice DeVore, Eloise Fuller, Mary Ellen Clark, Katlirinu Bryant, Mickey 'T full'-r, Ami fllrf-rwfrfrrl, Sli iron firioclarlrss, Brrrlurirti Wales, Don Sllkolriick, Carol Misliler, Peggy Baker, Sally Liviriqood. Bass and Alto f'l rrirr- tra iitirsfrn Arrrlrfrstrri, Hosfrltw Ftowdish, Karen Seeley, Saxophones-lim Allen, Marilyn Lowe, Richard Andrews, Mary Ann Loar, Tffrrtriry l.1:r'vrg liilfiflrrtillii litrtli Htircglitiliwi, lrrrult Wcigqonerg Baritone Horn----Edward Powers, Edward Sliawp Ccrriuts lohn lnlagari, Dean th. . H, lltlvv nfl ffllrrir, l.:-ririrxrrl Ollilii, lrxnw Volk, Iirn Anthony, Roqer Vtfhite, lini Martin, lim McAnelly, Bali lvlttchellg Frericli Horns - ltfrilfw-ity 0111 li, luv- llrir-tr, Bill Miltrni, Hill Stark, lohn COYTQSKJ, lim Cohron, Richard lflfoodin, Troniliones -Hayrnontl ltrckson, Larry lirrftlrrrit, lfrrry llriff, Slim lifrvfori, lion .flndrowsg TUl3KIS'DUVO Sllkolnicli, Laverne Fry, Buddy Bradley, Robert Vfrialitg Porviissiori liill filnirri rn: liill Minor, f'ltIl ll't' flsltlry, lltllfis Underwood. Robert A. Donaldson, Direvtorp ljrurrilc T, ll. Mincklo: Assisttriit. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC The Centerville High School band under the direction of Bob Donaldson started another successful year by playing a concert at the State Teachers Convention in Des Moines on November 7. The brass ensembles and the woodwind groups have made appearances at churches, Women's Club, P. T. A.'s, and other community meetings. On March 30, Mr. William Gower of the University of Iowa music department worked with the local musicians. The music contests in the spring completed an eventful year for the instrumental de- partment. Mr. Minckler assists the regular director, VOCAL MUSIC To instill a sense of music appreciation to all music students is the aim of the High School Chapel Choir. Sixty-five boys and girls Sang in the Choir Which made appearances in Albia, Oskaloosa, and Bloomfield during their Spring chapel exchange tour. They also appeared in the state finals at Pella in April and sang for chapels, concerts, and commencement. Don Gunderson is the Choir director. Like the small instrumental groups, the small vocal groups have appeared at community meet- ings and contests. Fifty girls pictured in their new uniforms consisting of a long-sleeved white blouse and a royal blue taffeta jumper, which greatly add to the beauty I of the group, took part in this year's Girls Glee Club. The Glee Club sang for V x two chapel programs, two concerts, and in addition made appearances in X Albia, Oskaloosa, and Bloomfield. They also appeared in the state finals for 55' 4 large music groups at Pella in April. mm tv Q BLACK DIAMOND 1953 SPRING Page Eighty-tour . iftf Class Will And Testament We, the members of the senior class of 1953, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby publish and de- clare this to be our last will and testament. To the freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors of next year we bequeath our fun, experiences, and nights in detention. Make good use of them!!! To the faculty we leave our thanks-they tried to help us. lchn Anderson leaves his physics crib notes to lerry Price. Richard Anson leaves singing a chorus of the Na- tional Aaaahh. Clarence Ashby wills his drumsticks to less Under- wood. Celeste Austin leaves the drivers training car with lcnd mem:ries. Iohn Barbaglia leaves the Mystic bus in pieces. Elizabeth Barnes wills her place in Glee Club to Marion Estes. lim Beer leaves his industry and efficiency to loy Lemley. Buddy Bradley leaves in search of Wine, Women, and Song. Charlotte Broshar and Kay Lea Sayres leave to write letters to the Army. Shirley Bryan and Betty Curl leave their art work to the Latham Foundation. lack Cardani and Shirley Sleeth leave-feuding as usual. Sonny Cornett leaves surrounded by an admiring flock of girls. Helen McCoy-Stevens leaves to start housekeeping. Sidney Drake leaves ag. class to his little brother. Betty lean Eddy and Malacha Edwards leave home- room l34 to the incoming frosh. Patsy Eden leaves for her private booth in the Maid- Rite. Ralph Edwards leaves the admiring girls in short- hand to Tommy Thomas. Westella Estes wills her lame, glory, and newspaper clippings to Gail Miller, Nancy Everman leaves in lunior's Plymouth. Nancy Wood-Exline leaves to tend to the farm While Duane tends to school. Dixie Foster leaves her list of admirers to Sally lohn- son. Mary Freeland leaves tor Moravia in her new Nash. Lavern Fry leaves the presidency of the senior class to follow in Ike's footsteps. Phyllis Gardner and Shirley Oden leave, looking back to their underclass flames. Saundra Gearhart leaves her many talents to anyone who deserves them. Richard Gordon and Roger Knott leave to live the life of farmers. Mike Grasso leaves to put more cover on the bosom and less bosom on the cover of his paperback novels. Iudy Hendershot leaves a blank place on Bill Sim- mons' list. lewett Hism leaves her place on the Black Diamond staff with writer's cramp. Page Eighty-five Shirley Irwin and Patty Gott leave their wedding plans to Nancy Lewis and Beverly Bankson. Pete lackson and lim Stansberry leave their under- class loves, Kay and Mitzi. Carl leter leaves. Richard lones and Charles Moore leave their visions oi dancing girls to the junior boys. Io Anne King and Betty I-lackathorn leave quietly. Marilyn Lowe leaves her job at the Red Cross. Ethel McCloud leaves with shorter hair than when she entered. Ierry McFall, Bill Snider, and Edward Buban leave in their cars with Douglas hot on their trails. Eloise Faris-McMurry leaves to wait till Eudean comes marching hcme again. Bonnie Main leaves to work for Toni. Faire Maletta leaves to take temperatures and carry bed pans. Richard Maletta leaves in his Chevie with a car lcad of girls. Norman Medland leaves to show the Armed Services hcw to win wars. Martha Milani and Loretta Shepard leave homeroom 22l in peaceful silence. Natalie and Patsy Miller leave to'become top secre- taries. Iohn Morris leaves all the girls hoping. lackie Parker leaves his dancing feet to C. H. S.'s hall of fame. h Barbara Plowman leaves and the trio becomes a duet. Eddie Powers, Bill Minor, and Larry Freeborn leave their places in the Discords to some unlucky underclass- men. lane Price leaves riding her horse. Leaun Roach leaves for the little White house in the Dale. Wilma Robb and Della Sackfield leave to walk down the aisle instead of the hall. ' Martha Sanders leaves physics class and Prof. in an uproar. Nancy Scurlock leaves F. H. A. to put into use what she has learned. Carla Shanafelt leaves to help Richard deliver bottle gas. 5 Peggy Shaw and Phil Miller leave their hairy cry to all underclassmen. - Eddie Starcevich leaves ludy regretfully. Ronald Tait and Raymond Todey leave for Rathbun and vicinity. Charlotte Terry and Donna Smith leave for Omaha and some happy days. Loretta Todey leaves a high standard for all CHS-ers to follow. Mary West leaves her shyness to Loretta Cline. Doris Whisler leaves her figure to Mae Philby. Nancy Wilson leaves the stars in her eyes to the next Black Diamond queen. Clyde Wood wills his curly hair to Bill Coomes. Iunior Wright and Emery Davis leave their athletic ability to all hopeful freshmen. Prophecy When I came home from Graduation that night in May, I felt both happy and sad. This was the beginning and the end of many things for me. I finally went to sleep and had a dream-or was it a nightmare-about the members of our class. My dream was very disconnected and it seemed to be a vision of the future. First there was Hendershot and Hism's Iludy and Iewett'sl Hairy Hideaway-Where the Elite Meet to Eat. It had just run the Maid-Rite out of business. This was the result of chief chef Richard Maletta's fine food and Mala- cha Edwards' good work as head hostess. These two had gotten all their experience in the fine C. H. S. cafeteria. Then Iackie Parker came dancing into my dream. He proved to be the top entertainer at the Hideaway. As a novelty act there were Natalie Miller and Eddie Starcevich who appeared as the Tip-Top Tumbling Trampoliners. Then Betty Curl, Io Anne King, and Ethel McCloud, the Sultry Singers, harmonized on lt Takes Two, arranged by their song writer, Phil Miller. The scene then changed to the Merry Marrieds who live fn a housing project. There Nancy Wood Exline and Shirley Oden McAnelly were picking up their weekly supply of diapers from the Tidy-Didy Diaper Service run by Roger Knott and Charles Moore. Buying baby-food in the local super market, run by the husbands of Shirley Irwin, Patty Gott, and Della Sackfleld, were Eloise Faris McMurry and Helen McCoy Davis. I then saw Leaun Roach and Wilma Robb hitchhikfng into town from their farms, the Happy Acres . The next vision that came to me was of Centerville High School-year 1975. In the principal's office was Ed- ward Buban, who was assistant to Jerry McFall, who was assistant to Richard Iones, who was assistant to Principal Ralph Edwards. The staff of office girls was headed by Betty Hackathorn and Elizabeth Barnes. Filling Mrs. How- ry's position was Patsy Miller, with Buddy Bradley in the next room teaching typing. Girls Athletic Supervisor was John Anderson and Pat Eden was in charge of all boys. ln Mr. Fannon's old chair sat Richard Anson who was playing the Aaaahh Aaaahh Blues over the inter-com. Pushing the brooms were Bill Snider, Sidney Drake, and John Barbaglia, who were all under the direction of Mary West. Out on the football field I dreamed I saw Mike Grasso and his side-kick Sonny Comett with their Fiery Football Fan Club consisting of lim Beer, Emery Davis, and Iunfor Wright, who were watching a burlesque show on their portable television set. The Sisterhood of Splnsters had rented the auditorium for a brief meeting to decide on a new motto. President Celeste Austin called the meeting to order. The motto chosen was Spinsters Ever, Marriage Never. This motto was proposed by Sister Kay Lea Sayres and seconded by Sister Donna Smith. Other members present were Sisters Peggy Shaw and Martha Sanders. ln an adjoining room the Confirmed Bachelors Club was meeting. The officers, Bill Minor, John Morris, Norman Medland, and Ronnie Tait, chose for their motto, With Men Who Know Women Best, It's Tobacco Two to One. I dreamed I was walking around ther Centerville square and saw various businesses. Mary Freeland was running the Freeland Ford Agency with Betty lean Eddy, Westella Estes, Phyllis GardnerL and Barbara Plowman as mechanics. lack Cardani, the famous race track driver, driven by his chauffeur Shirley Sleeth, just roared around the square in her Cadillac. Nancy Everman, Charlotte Terry, Dixie Foster, and Carla Shanafelt were sitting in front of their establishment, Huff's Home for the Homeless, enticing the orphans to enter. Next door were Richard Gorden, Raymond Iackscn, lim Stansberry, and Larry Freeborn running the fashionable ladies' shop, ln the Mode. In a modern beauty salon, The Mudpackerf' I saw managers lane Price and Shirley Bryan working on Martha Milani, Nancy Scurlock, and Loretta Shepard. Loretta was having her hair dyed black and Nancy and Martha were having theirs dyed red. The scene shifted to the local radio station-HAIRY- headed by Ed Powers. Several familiar faces then ap- peared. The famous singer Charlotte Broshar swept in followed by Clyde Wood carrying her French poodle. The popular soap-opera, My Aching Back, starring Marilyn Lowe and Faire Maletta as the two main nurses, was just coming to a close. Next on the program were Doris Whisler, Nancy Wilson, Saundra Gearhart, and Loretta Todey with their program, The Answers to All Your Questions. 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Q Arima? gm.. 4 P L M ,J 'LIN Donna Smith and Ioy Lemley fix up the counters at the Owl Drug. Looks like fun. UWL DRUG STORE hone 59 Fountain and Phannacist Service Where the teen-agers meet after school. MUIIN JEWELRY If you don't know your iewelry. Know your ieweler. Gale and Iessie Murphy est Side KJ Centerville, Ia. COMPLIMEN TS of I ohnson Funeral Home W r N l I t I w 4 3 I V Norris Mnturs Plymouth lleSot Packard North Main Centerville, Iowa Congratulations Class of 1953 Congratulations to the Class of 1953 LEVIIIE GUMPMIY Amold Levine J. E. Penney En. Clothes for the Family At Money Saving Prices Centerville, Iowa Scott Store Pullman Mntnr Eu B The Dtme Store wrth the Spec1a1s 301 305 West van men Centervxlle Iowa Meet Your Frlends at Scott s CARS TRUCKS PARTS SERVICE West Sade Square Phone of Centervllle 1.- The Co g atulat o Co g mulm O S Pe sonall ed l ill Friendly 0 e fo the Wardrobe Class of 53 Dme Store Class of 53 Came' He lo BEST WISHES THE CLASS 53 Iudy Hendershot and Nancy Everman watch as the Black Dlamoncl 'goes rnto type . STAR PRINTING COMPANY l V I l l 4 l i l ' N 309 I I aaaa out R I, I so I I as WIA MCLELLANIS l SPURGEONIS People's Furniture RQCKWQQUS I Ol' C i I 1 vi . wa TO OF lim Allen warts on customer Iohn Cortesio ALLEN'S NEWS SNUP Best ol Everythmg In School Supplres East Smde of Square 2n Congratulations Class of '53 Centerville Shoe BEER'S DRUG West Side Square I W Congratulations Hospltal W d Door West ot PeopIe's Class of '53 MILADY'S SNUPPE Your Headquarters Ready to Wear and Accessories Mrs Florence Harter Prop RED GRUSS DRUG Drugs F ountam Servlce Decoratmg Chevrolet Sales and Service Universal Bar Go MILLER 8 WEIIRLE Funeral Home Ambulance Servxce 314 West State Phone 3 Congratu1at1ons from Mr and M.rs Frank Mlller Mr cmd Mrs Everett Wehrle I O I O . . - I I 36 . W - - I . . . W . I I . . W I Q . W n . W . ' W W W W . I I . I . W SEBBEN MACHINE SHOP Geno Sebben Prop Congratulatxons Class of 53 Phone 150 Centerville Iowa W MARTIN MAGNINE AND FUUNDRY GUNPANY Makers ol Fxne Quahty Grey Iron Castrngs Congratulations from SHERMAN S Centervxlle Iowa MEREDITH GRIFFING People s Abstract and Trtle Co Over Centerville National Bank CASADY S Hardware and Bottle Gas North Srde Square I .. by the line y W. B. HAYS I DR. DONAHUE H STEELE PACKING co DR LARSEN Mc,CREARY SALE CO DR F A KINCADE F OR TOPS IN AWNINGS SEE GEIITERVILLE DH JOHNSTON GDMPMIY Tents for Rent S 6 S Cde .3 C'0N6R!l70lv47l0N5 ' ' KQ oneowxnrmv TO THE GRADUATING CLASS X OF CENTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL I am happy to extend you my Congratulauons on the occaslon of your graduatxon and wlsh you every success rn your Iuture hfe Reddy Kllowati your electncal servant Iowa Southern Ut111t1es Co. N I I . ,mx K xx Q If Y v I l I P sf ,.,. xx I f 1 X 0 VX .Q f Q I gg. Charlotte Terry illustrates the courteous service received at the Maid-Rite as she serves lim Hayqreen. Congratulations to the Class oi '53 MMD-RITE SAHDWIGH SHOP 0. K. FURHITURE GUMPAHY 37 Steps South of the Square- On Main Complete Home Furnishings W. P. SELLERS STUDIO Ground Floor - North Side Phone 230 Centerville, Iowa Commercial Photography Home Portraits Picture Frames Made to Order Try First THE GITY BUUK STURE For All School Supplies Sheet Music Magazines South Side Square . . . by the Ilne DR. CATTERLIN DAVIS GROCERY 6 STATION STEVENS DRUG RUSSELL BUSS SHKOLNICK AND SON M. P. GLEASON, O. D. C. W. HOWELL, LAWYER A. S. OWCA, M HUMPHREY JEWELRY STORE Diamonds - Watches - Silverware Iewelry ol Distinction Business Phone 719 Green 123 North 13th Street Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Humphrey Congratulations to the Class of '53 S and L Department Store R E When You Thmk Prctures- INSURANCE Thrnk Bratz Howell Bulldmg Cememue Iowa o A Bratz Phone 55 Phone 373 Red Conqraiulahons Class oi 53 West Slde U Cemennue Ia GEIITERVILLE SALE GDMPANY LERUY SMITH HARDWARE Comphmenis io CHS Sale Every Saturday Phone 53 106 E Iackson Lew Burgher Manager Wendell Burqher Auctroneer t 1 Q Economy Cleaners Good Luck 'J ' PAUL E DAVIS on Mldwuy G aduate 53ers Best Wshes General Insurance 'O DR BRUCE DAVIS BOB ELGIN Class of 53 Denim 110 No lh 12th ,e 107 N 13th Pho e 996 1 Clothing Store Qualrty means much Plant manager hm Huffman and Ralph Edwards watch the process ol bottling Centerv1lle's favonte beverage h , - , 1 Wi, W ,J. ,,,7, , , 5 , Y , , I Con IGH ' S ' . I S! . i I E F m ' ' Cen rville's so I I I pm 1n Bottles TRADE-MARK Q Sally Iohnson tries on one Ior size while Red Buchanan of the Modern Iewelers looks on. Wanting Your Future to be as Bright As a Keepsake Diamond NIUDERN JEWELERS Expert Watch Repairing FERREN INSURANCE AGENCY Centerville. Iowa WRIGHT'S I N ssnvlcz I 2012 Drake Avenue Centerville, Iowa GAMBLES THE FRIENDLY STORE Centerville, Iowa SI N SAM MEHRHOFF LOAN FARM AGENCY SERV ICE INSURANCE Compliments of PORTER AND MAGNALL GUNSTRUUTION GUMPANY 20lVz North 13th Street Agricultural Limestone and Road Rock Across From Ford FOX and FRY Gumqe Battery 6 Tire Service g'g30+A+a Mobilgas - Mobiloil EM ' 0 Maple and Drake Igwgk I 'ego xnuzmmcu 449 PROP Congratulations to the Class oi '53 IUWA TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK Members oi FDIC Come to the White Motors and see the 1953 streamlined Oldsmobile. WHITE MOTORS Oldsmobile Cars GMC Trucks Service ior All Models Luther's 4 Congratulations U 1 Congratulations from Sheston's V. Craig Cleaners Service Station 207 West State . . . by the line Guernsey and Powers Valentine and Greenleaf George A. Milani Clyde Minor Dr. Roland Music and Photographic Center Drs. Brummiit, Edwards, and Letiert F IRESTONE For Car and Truck Home and Farm Work and Play OEHLER BROTHERS East Side lj Phone 214 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 1953 Class Q V A I ? Jsnsnvs 1 READY TO WEAR Centerville Iowa W v, A- Mitchell KADEL'S and Chebuhar t SUPER VALU . I Home of Centervllle's line daily paper, The Ioweqian . Floor Covennqs DAILY IDWEGIAII MID GITIZEII Ve e'i'm minds Eu' me Complete Coverage of Local Gibson 5PPIi'mCeS and National News . squme w On Midway 'nv Congratulations to the Class I y W00LW0'lT '5 anemia sun: stone Where You Buy Shoes oi Quality Quality Merchandise Centerville. Iowa X-ray Fitting a Specialty ..., it , YW,-, l Y, , , H , , ,, M i Shallcross Grocery Olson Peatman C0l191'Clh1IG1i0nS Prompt. Courteous Service P1 ling Company 1 P Service Station 'om 18th and Maple , Northeast Corner NEW RITZ Phone 273 Main and Terry ' Square Af' Conqratulatio s C E , n Phone 454 Black I Class OI 53 X L Phone l7U I l 1 I MTS at riviera DAvIs0N!s HARUWARE I BIIYD 0'BIIIAII'I' MUTDIIS l Studebaker Sales and Service South Side Square I t 121-127 Haynes Avenue - Phone l43 ill I Cemerv e own I Centerville, Iowa I ! i lt P t L lr W ll ' . ay' O oo 9 Main Street Market Interstate Wholesale Westem Auto B icongil The Big Little Store Cigarettes - Tobacco Assgciqie Store ar er op On South Main Candy Sundries For Car and Home On Midway I Phone 393 Black Centerville, Iowa 1 East Side Square Frank Sconzo, Prop. , I 5 KO0G-- 1400 For popular music, listen to Hal Wanzer on the Request Club , Monday through Friday. 8:00 P.M. DWIGHT SELIX MOTOR 00MPMIY Buick - Cadillac -- Pontiac Sales and Service Phone 183 or 39 310 East Maple GRAVER LUMBER Ready Mix Concrete GEIITERVILLE 00lIORETE 8: FUEL 00MPMIY Centerville, Iowa lst and Van Buren Phone 457 'B PMCPW ll v ClMl Y Q l 'E - n..' if-fi . , ,, Y ,, X 00MPAIlY Everything to Build Anything Lumber Building Materials of All Kinds Telephone l 16 Home Owned Yard Craver Brothers Congratulations, Class of '53 BLUEBIRO GAFE A Place to Eat that Can't Be Beat 5 South Side Square Centerville, Iowa Blessing's Bluebird Cafe-Tops lor Fine Food. lt's New lt's True It's Dodge lor '53 GARMEB MUTOR GUMPMIY ' Plymouth SACCO'S Plumbing 6 Heating Congratulations Class of '53 Dodge Iohn Hagan and Bob Theile try shoes on the Schulz ladies. Karel on the right is not quite sure. while Kerry avldly tltrts with Iohn. BRDWIPS SIIUE FIT A Fit for Every Foot SELIX - BOHRER COZY CAFE FULLER Truck 6: Implement Sqndwlche' Manufacturing Co. Company Halma' Avenue Centerville. Iowa Maytag Appliances 3' Q, Y M-,jtwnmxm to HY VEE FO0D STORES Southern lowa's Largest Food Store For tops in foods visit the Hy Vee stores, tops in super markets. Serving the Centerville Area Drake Avenue West Side EI Phone 368 Phone 561 Appanoose County Farm Bureau Congratulanons to the Class of 1953 Compliments EHHIEFVIIIH Natlnnal Bank Member F D I C Centerville Iowa C q tu ato Congratulahons Class ot 53 Class ol 53 INNS and McCoy PARKER S 302 West State Clothmg Store C get ue Io G FASHION SHOP DR BURNHAM STAGNER FLORAL M H MILLER GROCERY 512 South 16th Street ZEPHYR CLEANERS On the Levee Centervzlle Iowa HUB S ICE CREAM ASHBY S BAKERY and SNACK BAR Pa ty Orde Our Specialty Sandwxches a d French Fries Our Spec alty Co g atulat o B and I CAFE from 1109 South 18th SOUTH END DRUG Bee and Iohnme On the Levee Thoma Phone 218 JACK MURRIS MOTORS 301 West Iackson Centervdle Iowa Ch 1 Pl th rys er ymou Sales and Serv1ce lack Mor s Garage here you buy the best-Ch ysle s Plymouths and Iohn Deere equzpment of I l I on ra 1 1 ns b n I I HS I 3 i 1 , , . 1 . w S l en vx , W L . 1 . . . , I 1' rs ' n i ri -w r r, . . Complrments of HAYGREEN S PAINT STORE Congratulations to the Class ol 53 CARL ELFSTROM Slnclalr Servrce BILL HARRIS Insurance Congratulatrons Class of 53 CAYLOR LUMBER COMPANY Buxldmq Maternal Mxle East ol Square Kathryn Scurlock prepares the coffee for the customer Umm' Look at those pres GDUPER GREEK SALE GUMPANY Congratulatrons Class oi 53 Hrghest Pnces Paid for lust a Good Place to Eat 300 West Stage Your Lrvestock Irrn and Leone TURNER The Fratemal Order Radro and Recording Congmtulcmons of Eagles I Phone 257 On Mldwqy to the Congratulates the Radio Repumnq Class of 53 Class ol 1953 Recording and Sound Service STUART GARAGE WAGGONER S PHILLIPS BROTHERS Pm' Educatron through Phrlco HATCHERY Bdtleries Conqratulatrons to the Congratulations Class of 53 Accessorles to the 1205 East Grant Class ol 53 Phone 684 Black BEST WISHES FROM The Black Dlamondl PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS l Iudy Hendershot and Nancy Wxlson Wrshmq lor a set I 1 , A 1 ' . . . . - ll ll L L rs,rr,r,w-, L,, is , I 1 l A - . 1 , . l . . I I 1 Lett-Raymond Todey brings Loretta papers from school. Right--FFA boys working on proiects. TILTON'S SHUE STORE Footwear Satisfaction Phone 216 North Side lj Centerville, Iowa Wayne Halden shows Natalie Miller the latest styles in shoes. APPANUOSE GUUIITY TELEPIIDIIE GUMPMIY Congratulations to the Class of '53 Iohn Bruckshaw. one oi the elticient repairmen of Telephone Company, repairs the office telephone. 6 5 i I r -- .-L---.-'Y-vw - y K ' .153 v- , K K V ,-. , ,X W 5 ' ..,,a,X. jfyffx Q 11 K 'LJ A' P ,. .xv 9 , w N -QGZE 'f '- 23 Q: wx i 1, 3. N X , . - ,, ., .f,9ynw.. X Q f L., A MM k as 1,-. ,,,f. . N + X ' ., vim? 1 , Aidxyk h A XT M. .. 6 . ky 1 wxisxxgg-Qfwitk L--naar. 'LTI' .' ' -f '??39L 3h :VM W1 K gfssick?-fvfff f y 8 N ,,wmQ'5Q'?'f??'i'3Sf uf. Y Nw- ' Nr K. jf'l.... 'F . .S. Auditorium and G mnasium ' , .. X 1' ' ,, - u nv ' 'i .5 Hrlpf , ' 5 ,99 SJ as 'O' atzfm . du , 'z A 1, g , .. '74..A', , saga'-.g ff' 'fk 2s- .pe ' asf? So You ie Graduating and Ready for Your First fob! 0 You have your diploma 0 You have the ambition 0 You're ready to go to work l-love You Thought About An Exciting Career ln The Publishing Business? Merediths, in Des Moines, publishers of BETTER HOMES 6. GARDENS and SUCCESSFUL FARMING magazines, have a variety ot positions open for high school graduates. Mary Linich, 1952 graduate of Centerville High School, is one ot the many young women with responsible positions at Merecliths. Meredith Offers You . . 0 Pleasant working conditions 0 Congenial friends 0 Insurance and retirement benefits I Opportunity for advancement 0 A company cafeteria FOR GIRLS: Beginning positions for clerks, typists, clerk-typists, stenographers and secretar- ies. Typists are also trained for book- keeping machine operators and dicta- phone operators. FOR BOYS: Many jobs in mechanical trades are available for young men who are gradu- ating from high school this spring. If you would like to become a member of one of the nation's largest publishing companies, why don't you come to Mere- diths and visit with the members of their personnel department. If You Choose A Career Wisely, It Will Last A Lifetime! I D EX -A- Features 22-26 Acknowledgements 104 Officers, Sponsors 26 Administration 6,7 Portraits 22-26 Advertisers 87-103 Review 26 -3. -L. Band Librarians 47 Concert 84 Life ln the Classroom 63-68 Marching 82 -M- Small Groups 83 Mixed Choir 80 Basketball -0- Btg Reds OFFICERS Blg Reds Ramblings 60 Freshmen 38 B19 Reds Scores 60 juniors 28 Blq Reds Squad 58 Seniors 21 Big Reds Starters 59 Sophomores 32 Little Reds -P- Little Reds Scores 60 Peppereues 56 Little Reds Squad 60 Plays Little Reds Starters 59 A11 School Play 55 VC1fS11Y Games 58.59 Junior Class Play 43 1162191198 Senior Class Play - 71 Hoop Highlights 61 Prophecy Redettes Record 62 -11- RSGSNBB 51611811 62 Roman Banquet Supplement Sql.1Gd PICIUTS Royalty VC!rS11Y GGIIISS 61-52 Junior-Senior Prom Supplement Black Diamond Royalty 76-78 .S... Black Diamond Sldff 2, 46 Schgol Opens 40 Business Manager, yearbook 2 Seniors ...c... Actlvlttes 19,20 Cgdeues 45 Features 13-18 C.C1ub 74 Officers, Sponsors 21 Cheerleaders 44 Portraits 13-18 Cegcheg , Summary 21 Boys Basketball 58 Sophomores Eeqtbqll 48,49 Features, Summary 31.32 ls Bqjdba, ll 61 Officers, Sponsors Coxofgttmdfdd 4, 39, 53, 69, 102 Portraits 27-31 Oedfdilii' 3 Sponsor, yearbook 2 -E- Spring Features, Story . 59.70 Editor ln chief, yearbook 2 Student Council 44 -F- Student Feature 12 Faculty, Features 5, 8-11 Student Iowegian 45 Fall Features, Story 39, 42 Studies 53-68 Features 42, 54, 70, Inside Cover Aptitudes, Art, Biology, Bookkeeping, Boys Gym. FFA 72 Driving, Glrls Gym, Govemment, Guidance, Home- FHA 72 making, Instrumental, Library, Mechanical Draw- Football Inq, Physics, Typing, Vocal, Woodworking. Btg Reds Record 51 Supplement 3661, 8612 Feature Games 52 Iuntor-Senior Prom, Roman Banquet, Track Totals, Individual Pictures 57,58 Vocal, Instrumental Finals. Little Reds Record 51 -T- Season's Scoring 51 Titlg Page 2 Squad Pictures 48 T1-qek Foreword l Features 74.75 Freshmen Schedule 75 Facts, Features 38 Squad 74 Officers, Sponsors 38 Track Talk 75 Portraits 33-37 Twirleyg 82 .G. ...v... Glee Club 81 Veeck, Mr. and Mrs. Bill 77 -H- Vocal Ht-Y 56 Girls Glee 81 Homecoming Mixed Choir 80 ACtlVitlQS 41 Small Groups 80,81 Queen and Attendants 41 -W- I-lonor Society 57 Will 85 -1- Winter Features, Story 53.54 Index 104 -Y- -l- Youth Council 73 Iunlors Y.Teens 79 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SENIOR PORTRAITS by Bratz Studio and W. P. Sellers Studio, Centerville, Iowa. Group and feature pictures by Black Diamond Staff. ' Printing of yearbooks by Star Printing Company, Centerville, Iowa. Covers and Binding by Hawkeye Bindery, Des Moines, Iowa. Engravings by Mlddlewest Engravers, Inc.,' Danville, Illinois. Layout ot book by Editorial Staff. 0 we- x Xj wg x K 1 Q K 5. 3 S - ' XXX Q 'Q E is lv ,Q Wi Q , J K .xx ,Q , r K YE D x X x X fm . 5' XXX X + W W X - X X1 X i 5 23? W' 5 2,2 Q 'Q 7' 'Q aw