Central High School - Arrow Yearbook (Aberdeen, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1954 volume:

The Arrow 19 5 4 VOLUME 35 Edited and published by the Arrow Board CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Aberdeen, South Dakota Arrow Staff Editor-in-Chief .............. Ann Werner Business Manager . Kenneth Kirkpatrick Senior Editor .... Shirley Markuson Junior Editor................Sonia Knudson Sophomore Editor . . Irene Montgomery Activities Editor . . . Angela Lukken Roberta Jackson Myrtis Larson Virginia Herrboldt Beryl Radin Barbara Zemlicka Rhoda Howson Shirley Henning Krestie Lee Gerri Lohner Sports Editor..................Bob Ruddy Allen Zimmermann Jim Lust John Forseth Peter Schmitt Art Editor....................Joan King Photographers .... Richard Young Gary Hardin Darrell Danielson Adviser..................Cletus P. Noecker DEDICATION This yearbook is hopefully dedicated to world peace-----to good will toward men------- and to the youth of today, who will soon be attempting to achieve these ideals as the citizens of tomorrow. IN MBMORIUM QUINTON HOFF 1935-1953 Let’s Follow Cindy, The Centralite, Through The 1 9 5 4 Arrow . . . GVthfhOglRGltCni Board of Education Members of the Board of Education are pictured above. Left to right they are: C. H. Holgate, Jim Stout, Howard Bastian, Dr. E. A. Rudolph, Prank E. Wyttenbach, Wilbur T. Kearns, and Archie Bolduan. Board of Education members are elected by the city for a three year term. They meet monthly, with their main duty being to decide on money appropriations for the school’s use. Many thanks are due the Board of Education from the entire student body for their efforts during 1953-54. Supt. of Schools C. H. Holgate, Superintendent of Schools, is both well-known and well-liked by Centralites. The students’ sincere thanks are due him for his personal as well as administrative interest. Supt.’s Secretary Private secretary to “Cy” for three years, Jeanette Pranzen has become a familiar face around Central. LeRoy Ludeman They Serve Central Principal LeRoy Ludeman, with his perception and guidance, has helped to make the 1953-54 school year an unforgettable experience. Central students wish to take this opportunity to express their thanks for his help. Vice Principal Lauretta Mundt has aided the students with her understanding and interest. She continues to be an instructive influence on the lives of all who know her. Mary Ellen Morrow will long be remembered by Centralites. Completing her fifth year as office secretary, Mary Ellen has established many friendships among students, all of whom know and respect her. Mary Ellen Morrow Lauretta Mundt Mary Amacher Physical Education Ethelyn Bailey librarian Donna Baird Mathematics Grace Baker Literature Eugene Buck Printing Hannah Buss Biology Norma Chilton Drama English Fred Claudon Modern Problems Ronald Coats Modern Problems August Conklin Biology Constance Conner American History Francis Dorre Band Randall Fisher Clara Flemington Richard Fossum Speech Drama Literature Home Economics Home Living Physical Education Shorthand Off ce Practice Mylo Jackson Marvin Jones Physical Education Drivers’ Education Harry Jones Spanish French Literature Glenn Leffler Emmett Lenihan Thomas Loverude Arnold Metz Typing Bookkeeping Business Math Physics Wood Shop Chemistry Drivers Education Ben Miller Leo Nelson Cletus Noecker Edna Murphy Wood Shop English English Mechanical Drawing Journalism World Geography William Ochs Vernon Predoehl Arnold Reinertson Arlie Rudd German Geometry Orchestra Generul Business Typing Business Practice Bookkeeping Placement Business English Warren Schimnowski Arthur Schwuchow Floyd Spilde A Cappella Metal Shop Auto Mechanics Delores Salzsiedler Latin Business English Band Alma Thomas Librarian Mary Williams J. W. Yarbrough American History Speech 1. Steve Palank 4. Harold Williams 7. Roy Johnson CUSTODIANS 2. Fred Sahli 5. Harry Decker 8. Gottfried Carlson 3. John Becker 6. Elroy Barnhart 9. Lloyd Blood Health Program The picture above illustrates a part of the Health Program under the supervision of Miss Grace Clement, health supervisor. Each junior was subjected to an eye and ear test at sometime during the year. An immunization shot program was set up on a voluntary basis. Another phase of the program was the school lunch department. Miss Flemington’s nutrition classes served as dieticians preparing the menus for the lunches a month in advance. Cost of the meals to students was very reasonable; five meals for one dollar or twenty-five cents for each. A favorite meal seemed to be barbecued hamburgers with milk, corn, and apple sauce. Pictured at the bottom and right are Marie Klyve and Olga Narverud who served as nooks at Central. They also prepared the food for the hundreds of elementary school children from Roosevelt and Sacred Heart who participated in the lunch program. Students formed a line and were served cafeteria style. Selecting a can from the well-supplied shelves. . . . . and blueberry pie stains were enjoyed by all. Swing your partner and promenade! Study hall Lcokwo irs. Birth of the blues. Scenes Around Central I love mountain music! The pound of the gavel draws future lawmakers on Career Day. efGggzg Officers the seniors chose to lead them through their first semester are: Hank Nikolas, president; Curtis Westley, vice-president; Angela Lukken, secretary, and Beryl Radin, treasurer. They, along with the second semester officers, helped choose the graduation announcements for their class of 1954. In the second semester vote, Don Marohn was elected president of the senior class. Other officers were: Ken Kirkpatrick, vice president; Roberta Jackson, secretary; and Maureen Smith, treasurer. Both sets of officers had their part in leading the ‘‘Grand March” at the Junior-Senior Prom. Senior Class Officers Verna Ackerman John Allen Verlyn Aman Rodger Anderson Ramona Arndt Life Begins at Though High School Great Men Are He Came A Stranger, A Good Reputation Is Seventeen Days Have Their Delights. They Can’t Quiet Men But Remains A Friend Worth More Than Fame A Cappclla Home Room Officer Gym Compare With The Nights Monitor Board Gym Blue and Gold Gym Second Choir Band F. H. A. Y-Deb Drivers’ Educatior Caroline Artz Graham Babb Raymond Bain - Marilyn Barber Patty Barton Sweetness And Kind Some Men Would Have I Expect Great Things Good Natured Plus Her Life Is A Deeds Are Her Every Look Every Day A Holiday Of Myself G. A. A. Bubble Office Practice Gym Bowline Biology Club Stamp Club Intramural Gym Gym A Cappclla Speech C.ub Speech Contest School Play Keystone Dorothy Bauer Lois B. Bechtle Budd Benfit Dolores Benfit Fae Bickel Always Working. A Little Lady Nothing Bothers Me She Considers A Genial Friendliness Never Shirking With Lots Football Others Is Her Manner Jr. Red Cross G. A. A. Home Room Officer Speech Club Home Room Officer All School Play Second Choir Keystone Bowling Intramural Bowline Arts and Crafts Safety Patrol Speech Contest Speech Club Bowling Don Biegler Darlene Bishop Sharon Blondo Yvonne Boeckman Joan Bosman Could Be Better If The Bel'e Of Any Ball She Smiles And Her She Has A Pleasant Smile Study's My I Would. But It's So Lonesome Being Good Band Friends Are Many And A Gentle Way Past-time Bowline Student Council G. A. A. A Cappella Track C. A. A. Speech Club Bowline Bowline Intramural Drama Club Home K—m Of fieri Speech Festival Second Choir Y Debs Jr. Red Cross G. A. A. Dorothy Brandes Daryl Briscoe Delores Brosy Jay Brutsman Virginia Buchanan Great Expectations Every Other Inch She Goes Her Way There Is No Syn ' In Good Humor Is The Student Council A Gentleman Undisturbed Syncopation Clear Blue Sky Of The Soul Jr. Red Cross Woidcraft Gym Football Home Room Officer School Play Drivers' Education Intramural Home Room Officer Second Choir Speech Festival Football Bowling A Cappella Eaglean Follies Y” Basketball Language Club G. A. A. Bowling Safety Patrol Betty Burgard Dick Burke Lyle Carr Betty Chandler Kay Clark Isn't She Sweet Safety Patrol He Waits For The World I Got Rhythm Band Only Weeds Grow Tall, So I Stay Small See's Only The Sunny Side Of Life Gym Intramural “Y” Basketball Second Cho’r A Cappella Drivers’ Education Gym G. A. A. Drivers’ Education Gym All State Chorus Second Choir Gym Verda Jean Clausen Roberta Cleveland Marshall Cone Phyllis Craft Dennis R. Crogan She Spreads Sunshine Short And Sweet And Saying And Doing Are Quiet. But True Blue The Word Impossible Is Wherever She Coes Hard To Beat Two Different Things Clear Through Not In My Dictionary Placement Home Room Officer Band F. H. A. Speech Festival A Cappella Orchestra Drivers’ Education Fellowship Club Orchestra Dance Band Gym Gym Gym All School Play Jerry F. Daley Don Daly Jim Daschel Russell Daugherty Marilyn Deacon A Man Of Words Even I Wouldn't Say I I Awoke One Morning A Modern (k) Night A Hit-Miss Was Overly Ambitious And Found Myself Crusader Intramural Famous A Cappella Speech Festival Home Room Officer A Cappella Orchestra Gym Gym Student Council Gym Speech Club Home Room Officer F. T. A. All School Play Monitor Board Bowline Intramural Virginia Deck Marlene Decker Jim DeForrest Tyrus Demas Susanne K. Dennis A Responsible Nature I'm Doing My 8est It's Not Good For A Ladies. I'm The Man If You Knew Susie Man To Be Alone You've Been Waiting For Student Aid A Cappella Orchestra Drivers’ Education G. A. A. Football Home Room Officer Bowling Y-Teens Track Speech Club G. A. A. Jr. Red Cross Intramural Drama Club A Cappella Track Ali State Chorus Janice Eagleson Wesley Elliott Elinor Elsing Don Erdmann Lois Erdmann To Worry Litt'e. Study He Lends To The A Dream Come True I’m Usually Of The Constant Capability Lest. It My Idea Of Spirt Of Central Serious Sort Happiness Sf eec Club A Cappella A Cappella Speech Contest Gym Blue and Gold Drama Club Student Council Home Room Officer Home Room Officer Bowling Home Room Officer Second Choir Speech Festival Second Choir Student Manager Blue and Gold Language Club Keystone Arlo Feiock Mary Ferguson Allen Gates ahirleen Dawn Geddes Cherie Gefre Every Inch A King A Lady Must Live My Every Deed Is Gaiety Personified Pretty To Walk With. Mischief Witty To Talk With Pageant Day Marshal Gym Second Choir Band G. A. A. Band F. H. A. Home Room Officer Dance Band Drama Club Y” Basketball Commercial Club Bowling Cass Officer Second Choir Dance Band G. A. A. Varsity Football Bowling Radio Club Second Choir Intramural Jr. Red Cross Joanne Gefre Mary Ann Gefre Harvey L. George Darlys Gerken Robert Getsman Eternal Sunshine Is She Has The Gift Of A Car And A Girl Although She Doesn’t I Love The Ladies Ever On Her Head Making Friends Make My Life A Whirl Shock You. She’s A Live-wire Band Drivers’ Education Speech Club Gym Varsity Football Gym Bowling Gym Gym Student Aid Speech Contest Bowling Gym G. A. A. Home Room Officer Hospital Service Sharon Gilchrist Betty Gingery Don Glaser Richard Goldade Larry Gooding She Needs No Eulogy. Life Is A Dream Secret. Self-contained. With Wonderful Zest, You Have Not Her Ability Speaks And Solitary As An He Watches The Rest Converted A Man For Her Placement Transferred From Oyster Intramural 8ecause You Have Silenced Him Keystone Gregory' Varsity Football Gym Gym Girls’ State Queen Nominee All State Band Class Officer Track Usher Helen Green Ted Green Arlyne Grey Frank Gross Dalton Grote A Heart That’s I'm Not In The A Ring On The Finger I Never Sleep I’m In Favor Of Free Role Of The Common Is Worth Two On The Except In School Seven Day Weekends Man Phone Drivers’ Education Varsity Football Bowling Gym Keystone Gym Basketball Gym Boys’ State Placement Gym Band Y Debs Wordcraft Dance Ban! Alicia Guhin Albert A. Guidice Marcia Gunderson Clarence Habeck Gene E. Hamilton None But Herself He Thinks and A Quiet Type Of Good, I Admire Enthusiasm Work Is A Form Of Can Be Her Parallel Thinks . . . Sometimes Earnest Girlhood Gym Nervousness Keystone Girls State Queen Nominee Student Council Speech Contest Safety Patrol A Cappclla Speech Club Home Room Office. Orchestra Jr. Red Cross Band Dance Band Gym Radio Club Angeline Hansen Ann Hansen Lyle Hansen Richard Hanson Jack Harris What 1$ Worth Doing Always Ready To Do Her Nothing Great Was Ever At All Is Worth Doing Best. Nothing Bothers Achieved Without Well Her Not Even A Test Enthusiasm Wordcraft Drama Club Student Aid Safety Patrol A Cappella Drama Club Double Y’s Home Room Officer Band Keystone Student Council Dance Band Speech Gub He Has The Assets We All Admire Student Manager Home Room Officer Intramural Y” Basketball Small But Oh-My! Band Intramural Russell Harry Roger Harstad Pat Hartung Jean Harty Joan Harty A Diamond In The Wit And Wisdom Were Still Water R Rough Born With Him Deepest Gym Wordcraft Placement Monitor Board Gym Intramural Y” Basketball Bowling Neat. Sweet. And Hard To Beat Bowling Gym Bowling Gym Second Choir Jim Hauck Floyd Heilman George Herman Virginia Herrboldt Robert Heyd III Always Be The Same Gym He Fits Anywhere Gym Enjoy What You Can. Endure What You Must Band Safety Patrol Football Track If She Has Any Faults She Has Left Us In Doubt Pageant Day Queen Keystone Girls’ State Class Officer Speech Gub I Cannot Tell A Lie. Even When I Hear One Band Intramural Della Hieb Jack Hoffer Dawain Hoffert Anita Holmes Rodney L. Horn Pretty Baby G. A. A. F. H. A. Why Resist Temptation. There Will Always Be More I Take Life Easy. And I’ll Live Till I Die Home Room Officer I Make A Specialty Of Being Good-Natured Men. Like Bullets. Go Farthest When They Are Smooth Gym Home Room Officer Gym Varsity Football Track Intramural Y Debs Double Y's Student Aid Gym Varsity Football Gym Joan Howarth Janice Howell Robert Howell Robert Irvin Shirlee Iten Loaded With Versatility The Mildest Manner. The Gentlest Heart Thought Is Deeper Than Speech Keep It Gay Band Captivating A Cappclla Keystone Quill And Scroll Orchestra Blue and Gold Wordcraft Gym Student Aid Gym A Cappclla Dance Band Orchestra Home Room Officer Speech Club Bowling Second Choir James Jackson Roberta Jackson Mary Jacobsen Phyllis Jacobson Chuck Jerde Central’s Humorist Her Life Is Like A Snowflake. It Leaves A She’s A Form Of Life And Light: Laughing A Merry Heart Makes A Cheerful Countenance Born To Be Popular Monitor Board Speech Contest Mark But Not A Stain Eyes And Manner Bright Speech Club Radio Announcer Boys’ State Intramural A Cappclla Home Room Officer F. T. A. Speech Contest Arrow Board Speech Club Photography Club Wordcraft Blue and Gold Class Officer Jr. Red Cross Second Choir Bowling Keystone Darrell Johanson Mary Ann Johnsen Carlyle Johnson Melvin Johnson Arlene Kaiser Music Has Charm, And Capable And Sweet. III Take Life As I Joined The Guard And I'm Sitting On Top So Have Musicians Just To Know Her Is A Treat It Comes Succeeded In Killing As Many Of The Enemy Of The World Dance Band Orchestra Band Intramural Home Room Officer A Cappella Language Club Y-Teens Second Choir Gym As They Of Me Football Basketball Bowling Intramural Second Choir Speech Club Sylvia Karras Milton Kaul Rosemarie Kavanaugh Leslie Keller Margaret Kelley A Girl With A Smile Let Every Man Mind To Know Her Is He's Always Good—On She Pales The Is A Girl Worthwhile His Own Business To Love Her The 29th Day Of February Moon's Glow Student Aid Gym A Cappella Gym Second Choir F. T. A. Gym Bowling Language Club Student Aid Second Choir Speech Club Bowling Ray Kensler Frances Ketcher Ronald Kight Joan King Donald Kinneberg Personality Plus Placement A Warm Friendliness Class Periods Should Too Marvelous For Men Of Few Words Be 10 Minutes Long; Words The Best Men Placement 5 To Come And 5 To Go Band A Cappella Placement AH State Band Fellow-ship Club Gym Second Choir Arrow Board Orchestra Arlene Kirchgasler Walter Kirchgasler Kenneth Kirkpatrick Lloyd Kirschenmann Joy Klinger Always Time For Fun Gym Bowline Drivers' Education Girls Are So Unnecessary Bowline Football Be Stern? He Can't Do It. His Humor Comes Smiling Through Boys’ State Arrow Board Student Council Keystone Science Club Favor A Good Time Intramural A Cappella Second Choir Third Finger. Left Hand Bowling Placement Karen Knudson John Kocker Jon Paul Kohlhaas Jacqueline Kraft Verdina Kranzler She Radiates Happiness Content To Live. They Go Wild. Simply Dark Brown Eyes Are Silence Is As Deep Band 8ut Why Work Wild Over Me Dangerous Things. Sometimes Keep One As Eternity A Cappella Intramural Student Council From Getting Wings Gym Speech Club Orchestra All State Band Gym Speech Club Monitor Board Varsity Track Science Club Speech Club Blue and Gold Drama Club Bowling G. A. A. Placement Pat Kuckelburg Rhoda Kuehn Carol Kuntz Ernie Kusler Myron Kusler The Wrong Way Always Sincerity Always Has Be Glad And Your Just The Sort Of The Surest Way To Hi Seems More Reasonable A Charm Of Its Own Friends Are Many Fel ow You'd Like To Have Around A Woman's Heat Is To Take Aim Home Room Officer Drivers’ Educatioi Orchestra Jr. Red Cross Latin Club Bowling Photography Club Bowling Gym Kneeling Football Varsity Track Georgine Larson Milton Larson Myrtis Larson Gerald P. LeDuc Karl Lee A Small Gal With A Big Heart. And Always Ready To Do Her Part Band Latin Club Second Choir Orchestra A Good Man At Heart A Cappclla Intramural Home Room Officer Second Choir Charm And Wisdom In Delightful Proportions A Cappclla Arrow Board Speech Club Home Room Officer G. A. A. Easy Come. Easy Go. There's No Point In Rushing Keystone A Cappclla Wordcraft Monitor Board All School Play You Can Never Trust A Girl. She May Be True To You Keystone Wordcraft Boys State A Cappclla Nancy Leske Henry Lindsey Jerome Lingor Pat Loberg Curtis Long Bonny Brown Eyes The Time To Be Sometimes I Sit And Such Is Life While We Live. re The Eyes For Me Happy Is Now Think, But Mostly I Just Sit Drivers’ Education Lets Live Jr. Red Cross Placement Placement Placement Speech Club Language Club G. A. A. Second Choir Intramural Gym Gym Gym Roger Loomis Duane Loudon Earl Lower Angela Lukken Bruce Lutz Ah, Sweet Mystery A Man Of Unmeasured I Make A Tremendous Don't Ever Ask Again The Soul Of A Geni Of Life Ability Effort Why Gentlemen Prefer 8londes Glimmers Through Band Intramural Home Room Officer Intramural Gym Chemistry Club Bowling Intramural Bowling Monitor Board Anju An r A Cappclla Pep Club Queen Nominee Arrow Board Cass Officer Basketball Zola MacLaren Joyce Ann Mahaney Shirley Markuson Donald Marohn Delmer F. Marquardt Endowed With Many She Was Cut Out To Be She's Climbing Toward Honor Lies In Honest As B g In Heart As Talents An Angel. But Someone Ran Away With The The Perfect Toil In Stature A Cappclla Blue and Gold Radio Announcer Monitor Board Home Room Officer Pattern G. A. A. Bowline; Second Choir Drama Club A Cappclla Arrow Board Blue and Gold Keystone Monitor Board Varsity Football Student Council Y” Basketball Track Keystone Placement Gym Betty Martel Robert Mattern Tom McCarthy Sylvia Mehlhaff JoAnn Meier She's Too Agreeable To Have An Enemy Sometimes I'm Happy Gym Jack Of All Trades And Master Of Them All Keystone Boys' State Band Speech Club Dance Band An Exceptionally Active Student G. A. A. Band F. T. A. Drivers' Education Likeable As Well As Lookable Second Choir Language Gub G. A. A. F. H. A. All School Play Marlene Menzia Carole Meyer Jackie Miller Rofler G. Miller Elaine Minch Neat As A Pin Her Character Is All Men Are Beasts. I Love Work. It Always A Friend To Drama Gub Genuine I'm Going To Be An Animal Trainer Fascinates Me. I Could Sit And Watch Those Who Know Her F. H. A. Photography Gub It For Hours All School Play- Second Choir Bowling Bowling Speech Contest Student Aid F. H. A. Blue and Gold Football Bowling Gym Gym Student Aid Jr. Red Cross Bowling Intramural Blue and Gold Language Gub Joan Mitzel Larry Mitzel David Monroe Janice Morey LeRoy F. Mullner Life Without Laughter. A Good Beginning Makes All Great Men Are I'm Just Bidin' He Gained No Title. But I A Dreary Blank A Good Ending Dying And I Don't Feel Too Well Myself My Time Lost No Friends Spwh Club Gym Speech Club Intramural F. T. A. A Cappclla Speech Contest Jr. Red Cross J r. Red Cross Monitor Board Student Aid Bowline Speech Club Bowlin; Home Room Officer Keystone Second Choir An School Play Robert Neuman Betty Anne Newnam Hank Nikolas Mary Lou Noonan Clifford Norton Give Him Enough Rope A Friendly Heart And Handsome? There's Always A Enjoying Himself In A And He'll Skip Out A Lovely Disposition Out Of This World Little Bad In Every General Way Good Little Girl Monitor Board Bowling Class Officer Gym Home Room Officer A Cappclla Varsity Football A Cappella Football G. A. A. Varsity Track Second Choir Intramural Speech Club Boys’ State Bowlin; Jr. Red Cross Student Aid Basketball Blue and Gold Jerry Nulle Carolyn Obermeyer Marilyn Obermeyer Wallace Ochs Dennis O’Connor Blessings On Him Who Simplicity Is The Soul She Has A Kind Word When I Feel Like I’ll Get By Invented Sleep Of Elegance For Everyone And Working. I Rest 'Til Safety Patrol Orchestra Everyone A Kind Word For Her It Wears Off Football G� m Football All State Orchestra Drama Club F. T. A. Orchestra Speech Contest Y-Tcens Lan;ua;e Club Keystone Second Choir C m Bruce Ogden Janet O’Keefe Darrell Olson Barbara Otter Darlene Ot'.oson There Is No Love A Gem 01 A Girl Every Day's A Never Unprepared An Unselfish Sincerer Than The Love With Astonishing Holiday Personality Is The For Food Abilities Intramural Band Band Council Greatest Gift Of All Gym Keystone A Cappella A Cappella Student Aid All School Play Speech Club Speech Contest Language Club Second Choir Latin Club F. H. A. A Cappella Second Choir Lanny Outlaw Mona Lee Pautsch Dave Pelican Mavis Pfeiffer Ronnie Pfeiffer He Has A Talent In Quiet And Unassuming Never Trouble Trouble A Smile That He's Full Of Good Producing Effect In Whatever He Says Second Choir ’Til Trouble Troubles You Speaks Intentions Or Does Ltwling Placement Varsity Track F. H. A. Placement Bowling Monitor Board Keystone Class Officer All School Play Track Basketball F. T. A. Student Aid Gym Home Room Officer ling Sharon Pierson Larry Pleinis Everett Quam Beryl Radin Roland Raetzman Her Every Step Has Music In It A Life Of Leisure He’s Worth Knowing The Kind Of A Disposition Everyone I Just Agree Language Club Home Room Officer F. H. A. All School Play Speech Contest Drivers’ Education Intramural Should Have Keystone Band A Cappella Student Council Arrow Board Gym Robert Randall Michael Rawie Betty Rieger Lois Robinson Bob Ruddy A Learned Man Is An Idler Who Kills Time By Studying Usher Board Keystone Radio Club Chemistry Club Biology Club There Are Two Days About Which One Should Never Worry, Yesterday And Tomorrow Safety Patrol Biology Club Usher Board Home Room Officer The Future Welcomes Her Drivers’ Education Student Aid Drama Club F. H. A. She And Gloom Are No Relation F. T. A. A Cappella Drama Qub Second Choir All School Play They That Govern The Most Make The Least Noise Varsity Football Varsity Track A Cappella Student Council Boys’ State Rich Sabatka John Sahli Rich Sahli Jeanette Sattler DarLou Jane Schaible The Spirit Of Twinkle. Twinkle. It's Nice To Be In A Smile Is Worth A I'm Glad To Oo My Bit Spirit Athletic Star. What The Hearts Of One’s Dozen Frowns A Bashful Boy You Are Classmates G. A. A. Home Room Officer Second Choir Bowline Track Varsity Basketball Varsity Basketball Gym Basketball Football Track Y Debs Football Jr. Red Cross Placement Glenn Schaible Rowayne Schatz Don Schile Patti Schile Shirley Schlecht What’s The Use Of Of All The Things That No Need To Hussle Much In Her To Love A Pleasing Personality Worrying? I Like Best. I And Admire Prefer To Sit And Rest Intramural Placement Intr n-ural Y” Basketball Speech Club Bowling Placement Home Room Officer h'•w-linfc Second Choir “Y” Basketball Blue ai.d Gold A Cappella Drams Club Dan Schliesman Sharon Schmidt Sylvia Schmitt Tommy Schmitt Jim Schock He Takes The High Roads She Fitteth The Role Of A Good-Hearted A Reserved Sweetness Staunch And Steady In His Friendship There Is Nothing Intramural Soul F. H. A. Gym A Cappella Blue and Gold Drivers' Education Gym Gym Insincere Band Intramural Norma Jean Schultz Mary Lou Schwan Larry Schwuchow Jack Shaffer Carol Shelver Reserved. But Not For She Smiles On Many The Guy We All A Friendly Guy With Class Pep-Generator Anyone In Particular Just For Fun. 8ut We All Know There’s Believe In Unmeasured Abilities Pep Club Speech Cub Bowline Only One Band Varsity Football A Cappella Orchestra Monitor Board Drama Club F. H. A. .Marshal Nominee Wordcraft G. A. A. Second Choir Gym Bowline Class Officer Track Keystone Janet Dawn Sloan Maureen Smith Neill Smith Sue Smith David Speer Her Life Is A Series All Who Know This He Deserves All The The Only Way On Earth A Good Student. An Of Adventures. With A Little Lass Know She’s Oscars To Multiply Happiness Athlete. And A Hero In Every One Nice With Lots Of Class Student Council Is To Divide It Gentleman Pep Club A Cappella A Cappella Keystone Queen Nominee Keystone Monitor Board Y-Teens Varsity Football Speech Club F. T. A. Keystone Student Aid Varsity Basketball G. A. A. All School Play Speech Club A Cappella Monitor Board Wordcraft Track Safety Patrol Delano Stassel Jack Stewart Vern Stoecker Bill Strachan Lillian Strudle He' Got A Car That' Athletics And Jack Go Worry And I Have He Takes To The Air Small And Dark With Hot So New. But Show Him A Road He Can't Go Hand In Hand Never Met With The Greatest Of Ease Sparkling Eyes Through Varsity Basketball Pep Club F. H. A. Band Drivers’ Education Track Football (lass Officer Marshal Nominee Bow ling Gym G. A. A. Carl Summers Darlene Swanson Roger Swenson Julian Taylor Leatrice Thurow To Excel Is To Live Work Is My Recreation 1 Never Have Much To Say. But I Do A Lot Of Beneath His Quietness Lies True A Cheerful Nature And A Ready Hand Band Keystone Gym F. T. A. Thinking Sincerity Speech Club Dance Band Transferred From Home Room Officer Dance Band Bowling Speech Club Columbia Intramural Band Grupo Circle Basketball -Y” Basketball Safety Patrol Bowline G. A. A. Shirley Van Scoy Mariel Vaughan Melvin Vilhauer Eldon Virgil James Voeller Dates Are My Favorite The Magic Of A Face The Cheerful Live I'd Like To Be Bashful. A Nice, Unparticular Fruit Band Longest In Years And Afterwards In Our But Fate Decrees Otherwise Man A Cappclla Speech Club Regards Intramural Pep Club Queen Nominee Blue and Gold All School Play Transferred Form Corvallis, Oregon Band Dance Band Track Placement Gym Kenneth Wagner Wilbert Walth Phyllis Wangler Carl A. Watson Caroline Weber The Law Of True Living Is Toil Think Not I Am What I Appear Her Nature Is As Sunny As Her Smile Teddy Would Get A '‘Charge’ Out Of Him She Leaves A Good Record Band Orchestra Dance Band Intramural Safety Patrol Gym Speech Gub Bowling Home Room Officer A Cappella All School Play Blue and Gold Transferred From Kirkwood, Illinois G. A. A. Latin Gub Joyce Webster John Frederick Weig Curtis Weishaar Ann Werner Curtis Westley A Girl Whose When I Feel Like It. I Can Loaf And I’ll Loaf Central's Hope And A Genius In Our Friendship Is Worth Do Anything With You Aspirations All In One Midst Cultivating Placement Gym Arrow Board Science Club Speech Gub Blue and Gold Home Room Officer Monitor Board Jr. Red Cross A Cappella Class Officer Blue and Gold Speech Contest Dance Band Band Keystone Boys’ State Student Aid Kerry Wilde Cliff Williams Betty Wolfe Evelyn Young Richard Young How I Pity Those All Things Come To Him Indisputably Perfect Sharp's The Word For The Secret Of Bashful Men Who Will But Wait Keystone Her Success Is Consistency Of Purpose Varsity Football Intramural Girls' State Cass Officer Varsity Basketball Second Choir Student Council Speech Contest School Photographer Varsity Track A Cappella Blue and Gold Keystone A Cappella Home Room Office. Queen Nominee A Cappella A1 School Play A Cappella Speech Gub Monitor Board Allen Zimmermann Majoring In Wild Life Varsity Football A Cappella All-State Chorus Arrow Board Blue and Gold J u N I O R 0 F F 1 C E R S The junior class elected Leland Grohnke as first semester president. Other representatives for the class were: Patty O’Conner, vice-president; and Lovis Wong, secretary. Lowell Jones was chosen as the second semester junior class president, giving him the honor of leading the Junior-Senior Prom. Assisting him with prom plans were: Reo Kreuger, vice-president; and Donna Gerdes, secretary. Junior class representative for the year was Paul Maloney. Miss Hannah Buss, class advisor, did an outstanding job in helping the class and its officers. Serving the sophomore class the first semester was Eddie Olson as president. Giving him their able assistance were: Don Monroe, vice-president; and Ruth Elsing, secretary-treasurer. Among the duties of the first semester officers was planning the sophomore class party. The sophomores elected Ricky Roesch as class president for the second semester. Elizabeth Mark was vice-president and Wayne Jones was class secretary-treasurer. Mr. Conklin, as class adviser, did an excellent job in helping the sophomores get into the spirit and swing of Central. ORqQTlCmiCOTlZ Clarinets Kenneth Wagner Lyle Hansen Jack Holstad Hose Marie Phillips Sylvia Mehlhaff Barbara Oster Pat Williamson Patsy Lovinger Judy Wagner Virginia Werth Dona Larson Sharon Bickel Ronnette Tilgner John Leidle Oboe Kay Clayton Flutes Beryl Radin Georgine Larson Barbara Roesch June Cameron Sherry Peterson Mary Fenlon Marian Pinkerton Lydia Ackley Alto Saxophones Julian Taylor Patty Wipf Dick Lilleskov Myrna McMillan Bob Watnam Tenor Sexophone Kay Lindsey Arthur Radin Melvin Villiauer Baritone Saxophone Ted Green Patty Dosch Bass Clarinet Geraldine Freitag BAND Janet Froehlich Shirley Rush Judy Ronayne Bassoon Joan King Ileen Wageinan Jackie Lien Jackie Seanor Cornets Darrell Johanson Carl Summers Dick Tollefson Creighton Holstad Roger Hottman Gary Rawie Bud Inin Kent Oliver Rodger Gross Bob Heyd Dale Goehring Harold Treger French Horns Karen Knudson Sharon Gilchrist Janeen Trisler Donna Gerdes Onalee Dralle Darlene Dilly Liz Mark Basses Allan Gates Gene Hamilton Bob Getsman Rodger Anderson Jim Schock Wayne Jones Baritones Lyle Carr Gerald Sloan Carol Goetz Alan Da no Gerald Freitag T rombones Arlo Feiock Curtis Westley Larry Schwuchow Gerald Howard Bruce Hay Marshall Cone Danny Bomhoff Drums Tom McCarthy Jack Harris Roger Ijoomis Jackie Cochrane Shirley Rittal Don Monroe Director A. C. Schwuchow Assistant Director Francis Dorre Sophomore Band Clarinets Ronnette Tilgner Sharon Bickel Arnie Hunstad Gerald Harris uiieen burns Glenda Decker Lois Klein Robert Tadlock Loren Olson Flutes Louise Anderson Nancy Cinclair Cornets benny Reis Glenn Watson Carolyn Walberg M'llard DeVine Jerry Peterson Baritone Keith Wagner Basses Bill Mohn Darold Schmitt French Horn Margaret Hutchinson Diane Wertz Frances Howarth T rombones Cameron McCurdy Jean Beck James Skulborstad Harvey Guttman Drums Georgia Carr Joel Weisharr Carolyn Berwald Robert Liston i iic.ic uic V Ciiuai High School’s French horn section. Pictured above is the “A” Band clarinet section. Council Officers Under the leadership of its officers, Arlo Feiock, president; Sharon Gilchrist, vice-president; Patty Wipf, secretary-treasurer; Beryl Kadin and Barbara Oster, librarians; Central’s band has concluded a very successful year. For the first time, an active band council, made up of the first chair players from each section, planned monthly band parties of all kinds. Included in the membership of the gatherings was the second band, another new band organization, comprised of sophomores who are training to take a place in the concert band. Some of the events highlighting the year’s activities were: the Pageant Day parade and football game, with the band forming a heart to usher in the king and queen, the Gypsy Day Parade, Jaycee Christmas parade, the Mid-Winter band concert, furnishing music for the State B” tournament, the district music contest, and the annual Night of Music. Hoping to set a precedent for forthcoming years, the 1954 band invited all alumni band members to their Christmas party. These old members took part in the program, and many old acquaintances were renewed at this time. fill State Band Invited to participate in the All State band, held In Mitchell March 25 and 26, were(front row)—Joan King, bassoon; Kaien Knudson and Donna Gerdes. French horn; Geraldine Frietag, bass clarinet; Janeen Tris!er and Sharon Gilchrist, French horn; (back row) Tom McCarthy, drum; Arlo Feiock, trombone; Ted Green, baritone saxophone; Curtis Westley, trombone and Kenny Wagner, clarinet. First Soprano Roberta Cleveland Marilyn Deacon Camille Donahue Donna Gerdes Sharon Gilchrist Ruth Holloway Karen Knud son Betty Newnam Barbara Oster Jackie Seanor Maureen Smith Ann Werner Second Soprano Letty Brost Mary Desautels Linda Dewhirst Lois Erdmann Marcia Gunderson Shirlee Iten Robert.i Jackson Sonia Knudson Zola MacLaren Mary Lou Noonan Patty O’Connor Beryl Rad'n Jane Sheldon Betty Wolfe Barbara Zemlicka First Alto Joan Bosnian Helen Hackett Mary Anne Johnsen Myrtis Larson Krestie jee Angela Lukken Karen Mack Shirley Markuson Mary Ellen Maish Myrna Nelson Sue Smith Janeen Trisler Shirley Van Scoy Evelyn Young CAPPELLA Second Alto Tenor Baritone Bass Verna Ackerman Jay Brutsman Patty Barton Kay Clark Merle Ann Cooper Darrell Danielson Marlene Decker Ann Hansen Joan Hardin Gerri Lohner Lynne Ludeman Evonne Lux Camille Malchow Darlene Ottoson Lois Robinson Sharon Schmidt Patty Stefan Juliet Strader Bobby Kay Stucker Loyis Wong Jim DeForrest Leland Grohnke Robert Irvin Milton I arson Paul Maloney Tom Skinner Neill Smith Carl Watson Kerry Wilde Art Dahme Russell Daugherty Robert Humann Lester Johnson Don Kinneberg Karl Lee Jim Lust David Monroe Darrell Olson Jack Shaffer Jack Smart Jerome Streckfuss Ted Zahn Allen Zimmermann Lloyd Kirschenemann Wesley Elliott Jerry Fulleton Ron Holgate Richard Larson Jerry LeDuc Don Peterson I oh Ruddy Eddie Stewart Tom Swedenborg Jerry Van Scoy Richard Young flll-State Chorus A Cappella activities for the school year included a variety of concerts. Sectionals in the morning before school and practice during fifth hour kept the choir in top condition. Included in the activities were: the Christmas concert, annual spring concert. Parent’s night. Graduation and Baccalaureate. Along with the other activities A Cappella participated in the All State Chorus held in Huron. Twelve senior representatives from Aberdeen were sent. They were: sopranos-Betty VVclfe, Roberta Jackson, Beryl Radin; altos-Shirley Markuson, Angela Lukken, Shirley Van Scoy; tenors-Neill Smith, Kay Clark. Jim DeForrest; basses-Allen Zimmermann. Bob Ruddy, and Gerald LeDuc. A Cappella selected Allen Zimmermann as i:s first semester president. Serving with him were: Angela Lukken. vice-president; Sharon Gilchrist, secy.-tres.; Bob Ruddy. Host; and Myrtis Larson. Hostess. The second semester A Cappella officers were: Neill Smith, president; Jim DeForrest, vice-president; Betty Wolf, secy.-tres.; Jack Shaffer. Host; and Roberta Jackson, Hostess. ORCHESTRA Violin Deanna Aney Roberta Cleveland Jackie Daly Marilyn Deacon Marcia Gunderson Ellen Ilasse Krestie Lee Jolalne Ludeman Marilyn Obermeyer Eugene Ochs Patricia O’Connor Eunice Saltee Jane Sheldon Bryce Shimmon Juliet Strader Darlene Voss Loyis Wong Barbara Zemlicka Violoncello Grace Ackerman Susanne Dennis Jane Frink Gwen Nelson Carolyn Obermeyer Marilyn Rue Joan Hoeven Viola Darrell Danielson Joan Ho wart h Rhoda Howson Virginia Johnson Lynne Ludeman Bob Mathews Marie Saylor Darlys Wenck Betty Ann Dahlke Bass Joan Hardin Lavonne Obermeyer Ruth Obermeyer Carol Shelver Flute Lydia Ackley Marian Pinkerton Oboe Kay Clayton Clarinet Kenneth Wagner Patty Williamson Bassoon Joan King Horn Onalee Dralle Frances Howarth Trumpet Gary Itawie Dick Tollefson T rombone Marshall Cone Bruce Hay Percussion Shirley Rittal Roger Loomis Director Vernon Predoehl Orchestra Scenes ■BE-I Something new was added to the orchestra schedule this year. For the first time delegates were sent to All-State Orchestra. This event was held in Huron, November 13-14 and was under the direction of Emanuel Wishnow from the University of Nebraska. The first All-State Orchestra proved to be a success and a thrilling experience for those who attended. Central’s orchestra enjoyed another successful year under the direction of Vernon Predoehl. Included in the performances for this year were special programs for the Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary clubs, plus the regular spring concert, student concert, radio program, music contest, graduation exercises, and “Night of Music.” Second Choir Soprano Nancy Ayers Jean Beck Beverly Beller Sharon Bickel Kay Blondo Elynor Brick Donna Brooks Georgia Carr Jackie Cochrane Judy Daley Jackie Daly Suzanne Deni mere Shirley Dennert Darlene Dilly Priscilla Echrich Margaret Ernst Betty Frankenburger Jane Prink Ellen Hasse Joann Heier Kathleen Heidershal Frances Uowarth Barbara Janssen Jean Kempf Kay Kraft Lavonne Kurtz Sharon Levtzow Dorothy lee Leske Patsy Lovlnger Mary Dell Martin Ruth Obermeyer Sherry Peterson Barbara Reynolds Barbara Roesch Eunice Saltee Sylvia Schatz Yvonne Schliesman Jean Severson Patty Sitter Georgann S ten son Nancy Tiase lionise Trombley Darlene Voss Diane Wertz Susan Wilson Alto Grace Ackerman Louise Anderson Deanna Barnes Jean Bjonerude NaDeane Bleeker June Bosnian Eileen Burris Linda Buswell Ramona Crogan Betty Dahlke Rut h Elsing Hazel Estwick Mary Fenelon Geraldine Freitag Janet Froelich Margie Gross Beverly Hayes Joan Hoeven Bertha Jaeschke Donna Larson Sylvia Lofgren Jolaine Ludeman Liz Mark Millie Merkel Mary Lou Metzger Irene Montgomery Sonja Odland Joanne Pfeiffer Rose Marie Reiger Dorothy Schlecht Janice Schwab Mabel Schwan Geraldine Storm Joann Travel Marcia Von Wald Mavis Wan tie Vivian Wendt Virginia Werth Tenor Bob Anderson Dennis Hansen Eugene Hansen Herb Kami Don Young Bass Jack Anderberg Dave Carlson Bill Coester John DeLoye James Dixon Leland Gallipo John Kueckler Benji Mandery Jim Morgans Eddie Olson Ricky Roesch Peter Schmitt John Stoecker Bob Twitchell John Weigel Penn Williams David Wolsky Randall Zeigler SWING and SWAY MUSICIANS The “swing and sway music of Central's Golden Blues has added pleasure to the high school dances. This group was made up strictly of volunteers from one of the three music organizations, a cappella, band, or orchestra. Under the direction of Mr. Francis Dorre, they furnished music for school dances, football games, and any class party for which they were asked to play. In the spring the administrate treats the members to a steak dinner. Trombone Arlo Feiock Marshall Cone Curtis Westley Larry Schwuchow Danny Bomhoff Cornet Creighton Ilolstad Gary Rawie Bud Irvin Carl Summers Darrell Johanson Saxophone Julian Taylor Ted Green Arthur Radin Melvin Vilhauer Kenny Wagner Lyle Hansen Drums Tom McCarthy Don Monroe Bass Allen Gates Gene Hamilton Piano lyoyis Wong Sharon Gilchrist STUDENT COUNCIL The school year 1953-54 brought about many changes in Central’s Student Council. Starting with Pageant Day, which was described by many as “the best ever.” the Council swung into a full schedule with meetings even Tuesday noon. “George is our friend” was again heard in the halls of Central as the Council once again adopted a Greek War Orphan. Funds to maintain this program were raised by donations from the students and the sale of programs during the State “B” Basketball tourney. A new Constitution was one of the main projects of the ‘53 54 Council. Discarding the old outdated one, a new document concerning all phases of Coun cil activities was drawn up. The annual Javcee Christmas Parade and Aberdeen Relays, are two more examples of the Council’s activities. Central’s council advisers were Fred Claudon and Mrs. Donna Baird. Pictured above are Student Council officers,—Bob Ruddy, president; Donna Gerdes, vice-president; and Virginia Werth, secretary. KEYSTONE Keystone, Central’s honor society, is an or-gair'zation to honor those students in the upper one-fourth of their class who excel in leadership, scholarship, character and service. This society holds two initiations annually. They are held in the winter and spring. The winter initiates pictured below are: top row-Wesley Elliott, Donald Marohn, Kenneth Kirkpatrick. Lanny Outlaw, Richard Young, Neill Smith, and Lyle Hansen; bottom row-Carl Summers, Marilyn Obermeyer, Shirley Markuson, Carol Shelver, Maureen Smith, Beryl Radin, Patty Barton, Dorothy Bauer and David Monroe. Members initiated last year and pictured above are: left to right-Dave Speer. Tom McCarthy, Robert Randall, Chuck Jerde, Joan Howarth, Alicia Guhin, Sharon Gilchrist, Virginia Herrboldt, Janet O’Keefe, Betty Wolfe, Ted Green, Gerald Le Due, Curtis Wesiley, and Karl Lee. The “A” Squad The Pep Club on Pageant Day. Go Team! The “B” Squad MONITORS Members of Central’s Monitor Board performed duties which consisted of policing the halls, clearing conjested stairways and above all keeping order at all times. “Gumchewers” and hall permit violators were also taken care of with monitor slips. Selection of the staff was made by Mr. Bill Ochs, faculty adviser for the group, and Alicia Guhin, monitor-in-chief. Qualifications for selection included promptness, patience an perseverance. Hard work was rewarded with a picnic at the end of the year. SAFETY PATROL Safety Patrol is made up of approximately 80 students who are in a Drivers’ Education class. Mr. Arnold Metz. Drivers’ Education teacher, supervises the organization. There are eight posts and a different person is on duty every morning, noon, and after school. The patrolers are divided into groups of 32 each, working only during the spring and fall because of the cold weather. When a violation is discovered, a slip is given to the offender and another to Albert Guidice, the chairman of Safety Patrol. Punishment is different for each violation. For the first offense, the guilty one talks with Mr. Metz. After the second offense he goes on duty with the person who gave him the ticket. After the third offense he is sent to the office. For the first offense with an automobile, the violator is sent home. With the second offense, he is advised to attend the safety school in the courthouse. After the third offense he is reported to the police. Much gratefulness goes to the Safety Patrol for their service in keeping Central’s grounds safe. The “fringe” of Wordcraft consists of those members who are not able to attend regular meetings because of conflicts in their class schedules. These members meet after school on Wednesday. Word Craft The Wordcraft is Central’s literary magazine. The staff collects original stories and poems which are then published in an annual spring magazine. Staff members write the majority of the literary material, with the English classes also contributing. An assembly is presented at the end of the year to boost the beginning of the Wordcraft sales. Wordcraft co-editors are Betty Wolfe and Jerry Le Due. Regular Wordcraft members are: Alicia Guhin, Chuck Jerde, Joan Howarth, Daryl Briscoe. Barbara Guhin, Zella Milstead, and Jim Marlow. Le Due and Wolfe check copy. Pictured above are the five boys who worked on the Blue Gold. Standing, left to right: Carl Watson, news staff; Oatsie Zimmermann, sports; seated, John Allen, sports co-editor; Kerry Wilde, sports staff, and Bob Ruddy, sports co-editor. Shown above are three girls in the third hour class who held responsible jobs on the Blue and Gold. Left to right: Lois Erdmann, who served as copy-reader; Alicia Guhin. feature editor and Zola Mac-Laren. business manger. BLUE and GOLD Pictured left are the girls of the third hour class. Standing left to right are; Elinor Klsing, feature staff; Shirley Van Scoy, news; Beryl Radin, features; Ann Werner, news; seated are Shirley Markuson, news; Evy Young, business; Virginia Buchanan, business, and Sharon Schmidt business. Shown above is Joan Howarth who performed the duties of editor-in-chief. Joan was the spark and the push behind the Blue and Gold staff. Pictured above are the members of the fourth hour Journalism class. Standing left to right are: Mary Lou Noonan, news. Angela Lukken. feature staff. Elaine Minch, business staff. Birdie Jackson, news editor; seated are Jackie Miller, news staff, Patti Schile, news, Joyce Webster, business staff and Jackie Kraft, business. The junior girls above served on the Activities staff. Sonia Knudson was Junior Editor and will take over the job of editor-in-chief next year. Shown above are the boys who prepared the sports section. Bob Kuddv served as editor for the staff. Left to right are Shirley Mar-kuson, senior editor. Ann Werner, the girl who shouldered the responsibility as editor-in-chief, and Kenny Kirkpatrick, a slave to the chores of business manager. Arrow Board Below are the senior girls who also served on the Activities Staff preparing the pictures and the copy. Seated at the extreme right is Joan King, art editor. Senior Speech Club Senior Speech Club, comprised of seniors interested in speech activities, met bi-monthly in members’ homes. Panel discussions, talks, and movies were programs presented during the year. Projects included a Christmas party, a student directory publication, an P aglean Follies act and an Easter assembly. This year’s outstanding Easter assembly consisted of a style show, various religious readings and selections by the A Cappella choir. Advisor for the group was Dr. J. W. Yarbrough. JUNIOR SPEECH CLUB Junior Speech Club, under the direction of Mr. Leo Nelson, met twice a month in the homes of members. The purpose of the club was to promote speech activities at Central. Programs during the year included panel discussions and speeches. Several projects were carried out. such as a Christmas party, a pep assembly skit, the sending of gifts to the Redfield school, the annual Sock Hop and a spring banquet with Senior Speech Club members as guests. FUTURE TEACHERS The Lauretta Muudt Chapter of the Future Teachers of America met bi-monthly this year and has now earned its charter. Meetings alternated between luncheon meetings at school and meetings held in the homes of members. Speakers were heard at the night meetings. The club sponsored a Christmas party for children of the second grade level and below. At various times, members of the club were called upon to teach at the elementary schools. BIOLOGY CLUB Biology Club held bi-monthly meetings after school on Wednesday. Bird life was the main study for the year and reports, talks and movies were presented on the subject. The spring project was plants and seeds which later developed into gardening projects for those interested. .Miss Hannah Buss assisted the group. JUNIOR RED CROSS The Junior Red Cross has been one of Central’s most active organizations this year. The Red Cross membership drive was a big success as was the clothing drive for war orphans, for which the students of Central went all out. Clothing was sent to many foreign countries as well as to Indian reservations in the United States. The officers of the Central High Junior Red Cross are: Tom McCarthy, president; Roberta Stucker. vice president; and Barbara Guhin, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Conklin deserves a vote of thanks for doing a wonderful job of advising the Red Cross. Radio Club Organized in 1946 by Mr. Merten Hasse, the Radio Club is temporarily under the supervision of Mr. Buzz Brewer while Mr. Hasse is on a leave of absence. The licensed operators, as well as Mr. Brewer, have code numbers and enjoy talking to other amateurs and to Mr. Hasse. The club was divided into two groups, one of which met after school on Wednesday and the other on Thursday. The organization, now composed of eight boys, is open to anyone interested in radio work. Central’s Drama Club under the direction of Mrs. Norma Chilton and Mr. Handy Fisher, participated in various activities throughout the year. Yearly projects included an Eaglean Follies skit and two plays were presented at an assembly. They were “Beware of Termites”, with a cast of six girls, and “Submerged” which boasted an all-male cast. The latter was entered in a drama contest at X. S. T. C. and received a superior rating. Reo Krueger was chosen “best actor”. Camera Crazy Central’s Photography club, under the direction of Mr. Eugene Buck, carried out several projects this year, making it an extremely active one for the club. The project which met with the most enthusiasm, was learning the method of coloring prints. Later in the year some of the members joined with the Arts and Crafts club to make photograph albums. To cl'max their activities, the Photography Club sponsored a “Best Photograph” contest, open to all Centralites. The winning photo was published in the Blue and Gold. Servi Latinae Members of the second year Latin classes formed the complement for the Servi Latinae Club. Supervised by Miss Delores Salzsiedler, the club met bimonthly. As one of their many projects, the club held a Christmas party, having as their guests the members of Amici Latini. Inexpensive gifts were exchanged at the party. With members of the first year club, some journeyed to Huron to the Latin convention. They also worked in conjunction with the first year club in organizing a magazine for the month of February. Grupo Cercle Grupo Cercle, composed of French and Spanish enthusiasts, met bi monthly with Mr. Harry Jones as faculty adviser. The group went caroling at the hospital and at various homes several times during the Christmas season. A Christmas party was held at which time members exchanged gifts. Amici Latini With Miss Delores Salzsiedler as their faculty adviser, students of the first year Latin class formed the Amici Latini Club. The club met twice monthly at luncheon meetings and carried out various projects. Some of the members made the trip to Huron early in the year to attend the Latin convention; they joined with the second club in compiling news for the Latin magazine which they published. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS Efficient homemaking is an important means of bettering our democratic nation. Central's chapter of FHA has just such a goal in mind by trying to make better cooks, poised hostesses and good mothers out of each member. FHA was started at Central approximately five years ago, at which time it was also organized nationwide. During that time, membership has grown so rapidly that two clubs were needed to accommodate all of the girls. Officers were elected separately by each chapter to serve for the present school year. One chapter is comprised of girls taking homemaking 12 this year; the other group is made up of girls who are interested in home economics but were unable to take it this year. Regular meetings consisted of business, entertainment and refreshments. They were held under the guidance of faculty adviser. Miss Clara Flemington, who was in charge of both chapters. Special events on the calendar for FHA members included observance of United Nations Day and World Friendship for adults and children, plus a variety of parties and other activities. These girls will certainly make good wives for some lucky men! Arts and Crafts Club Arts and Crafts, under the supervision ot Mr. Buck, gives Centralites, interested in a variety of hobbies, the opportunity to express their creativeness with others. Printing, metal, wood, leather and a variety of other crafts are offered. Meetings, which were held in the evenings, were devoted to working on individual projects. Chess Club Central’s Chess Club was organized for any student who enjoys the world popular game, or who would like to learn the art of chess. As the year progressed, the more complicated plays were mastered adding more excitement to the games. The chess enthusiasts are under the direction of Mr. Harry Jones. Sophomore Speech Club A Sophomore Speech Club was newly organized th's year, because a large number of sophomores were interested in speech work. Luncheon meetings were held twice each month on Friday. Many interesting programs were presented, at which time students practiced parliamentary procedure and gave speeches. Projects for the year included a party and a banquet. Mr. Leo Nelson was the adult adviser. CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP A Christian Fellowship Club was organized this year for the first time under the leadership of Mr. Leo Nelson. The purpose of this club is to promote better understanding between students of various religions. Members planned recreation for after school functions, and a formal banquet on the night of the prom. Quill and Scroll is an international honorary society for high school students who have done superior work in writing, editing, or business management. The members pictured are, left to right: Ann Werner, Roberta Jackson, Betty Wolfe, Zella Milstead, Shirley Markuson, Joan Uowarth, and Alicia Guhin: seated, Bob Ruddy. Those not pictured are: Angela Lukken. Zola Mac Laren, Neill Smith, and Krestie Lee. Youth Council The Youth Council is made up of two boys and two girls from each high school class. The members are initiated as sophomores, after election by the sophomore Youth Center members. All of the Youth Center functions are planned and carried out by the council. Some of the much awaited events are: the Sadie Hawkins dance. Sweetheart Formal, and the Farewell Seniors dance. Meetings of the Youth Council are held twice a month, with director A. W. Galligher. 1. Where's the bath tub? 2. Hard labor at Alcatraz. 3. It’s so nice to have a man around the house. 4. “Me heap big thug.” 5. The latest from gay Paree. 0. Part of the Pageant Day gaiety. 7. Eek! Too much homework. 8. Aren’t they cute. They’re only 12. 9. Real George. 10. The picture of deep concentration. 11. A Popeye pose. 12. Exceeding the limit?!! 13. Now Johnny, is this ladylike? 14. No, Hoff, it won’t come off. 15. If I had the wings of an angel. . . Gewvnaeg PAGEANT DAY Pageant Day! a day of memories; of gaiety. A time when old acquaintances are renewed. By the medium of photography, we will attempt to recapture this gala celebration. Every Centralite will surely remember Pageant Day of 1953 as one of the most wonderful homecomings the school has ever experienced. Balmy weather attributed greatly to the success of the festivities which had their official start the eve of the traditional pep fest. This was held in the Arena with the Pep Club in charge. They led the anxious crowd in songs and cheers that signified the spirit of pep brought in by the new school year. Following this display of enthusiasm, which was spurred on by the students’ delight over the choice of four new cheer-leaders, the whole student body thronged to the street and formed a giant, winding snake dance. This aggregation tore through the business section of the city, making its last and only stop in front of the Post Office where a final burst of pep capped the evening. Soon the great day arrived! The long awaited day of thrill-packed events found students hurrying to put finishing touches on their homeroom floats, so as not to be late to witness the highPght of the day. On this bright and colorful fall morning, the students saw Virginia Herrboldt and Arlo Feiock crowned as 1953 Queen and Marshal. The happy royalty were enthusiastically received by their fellow Centralities with cheers and ovation for they wrere truly deserving of the honor. The day had only begun. Following this impressive ceremony, the activities continued on into the afternoon. “South Dakota, Land of Infinite Variety”, was the prevailing theme carried out in the homecoming parade by individual homeroom floats. The Aberdeen people received the prade appreciatively by turning out in full force to watch the convoy of colorful floats led by the reigning royalty seated in shiny convertibles. Two football games and a homecoming dance topped off a successful day that was marred only slightly when the Watertown Arrows defeated the Eagles in an evening tilt with a score of 43 to 0. The homecoming royalty was again honored when the band played several numbers between halves at the game. Climaxing this day of thrills was the dance held in the arena following the game. The music of John Taylor provided a harmonious dance for what will be remembered as a harmonious day. MARSHAL NOMINEES QUEEN NOMINEES Janet Sloan Angela Lukken Sharon Gilchrist Betty Wolfe Shirley Van Scoy Alicia Guhin Go man go! Jitterbuggers School Dances Lovely to look at Strike a dignified pose Jan and her import Highlighting the evening was the beautiful “Grand March”. Junior Class President and his date Watch that punch! Sophs gave out programs. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Dates waiting in the lobby. Prom goers received punch at this beautifully decorated table. Couples danced to the music of John Taylor’s Orchestra With a garden scene as decoration, the couples swing around the floor. Future Lawmakers Boys’ and Girls’ staters are chosen each year by the members of the junior class with the final selection being made by the faculty. The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary sponsor Boys’ and Girls’ state. Their purpose is to present the high school student practical education in America citizenship. Although scholarship is not considered absolutely essential to good citizenship, members are chosen from the upper one-third of their class. Leadership is the characteristic that is stressed. Loyalty, courage, cooperation, character, and service are additional desired traits. Boys’ and Girls’ state are much alike and the program is patterned after South Dakota goverment. They elect their own state, county and local officials, establish a legislative assembly and city councils, introduce bills and in other ways act as self-governing citizens for a week. Talks are given by leading state, county and city officials. This years staters are: top row, left to right Bryce Shimmon, Jim Lust. Chuck Levy, Don Peterson, Ronald Holgate, Reo Kreuger, Monte Smith, John Forseth and Creighton Holstad. Bottom row-Jack Smart, Krestie Lee, Barbara Gubin, Camille Donahue, Donna Gerdes and Paul Maloney. FALL CONTEST FALL CONTESTANTS Many students showed interest in the Fall Speech Contest this year. The contest consists of four divisions: poetry interpretation, humorous reading, dramatic interpretation, and oratorical declamation. The students who entered this event are pictured above, and the winners of the contest are pictured below. Every Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock during the school year “Your Schools in Review” was sent out over the air waves. This thirty minute program was directed and produced by the students of the Aberdeen City Schools. The advanced speech classes under the able direction of Dr. .J. W. Yarbrough served as the production staff. “Your Schools In Review” features student talent, activity features and the regular all school news. Radio announcers are selected each year by the members of the advanced speech classes. RADIO ANNOUNCERS Vermillion Speech Festival This year Central again participated in the Vennil ion Speech Festival held on the campus of the University of South Dakota. The various events offered included: debate, discussion, poetry interpretation, radio announcing, after-Jinner-speak'ng and public speaking. Some students entered several events and many received superior ratings. Following the first day of the festival, a banquet was held in the Dakota llall dinning room, at which time the afterdinner-speeches were judged. Miss Mundt and Dr. J. W. Yarbrough accompanied the group. The Spring contest, held in March, contains only two divisions, original oratory and extemporaneous speaking. The contestants included Pat Barton and Chuck Levy, original oratory; Ken Wagner and John Alien, boys extemp. After winning the original oratory divison of this contest, Chuck Levy went on to the regional contest in Watertown, where he also received a superior rating. From there he went to the state contest in Huron where he took first place. Chuck spoke on the Fifth Amendment. John Allen won the boys extemp division in the Spring Contest. John Allen Spring Contestants Arsenic and Old Lace “Arsenic and Old Lace” was chosen to be presented as the fall all-school play. It was a hilarious three-act comedy taken from a highly popular Broadway play. The play takes place in an old fashioned house in Brooklyn. Bits of romance and murder, sanity and insanity are skillfully woven into the plot to make this play a success. The story centers around two elderly ladies, who are constantly looking for a good deed to perform. A lonely old man comes to live in a room in their house and lie suddenly dies of a heart attack. Then they see their chance to bestow kindness on the people around them. They relieve twelve lonely men of their worldly cares by poisoning them. Other insane characters furnish many laughs: such as a nephew who enjoys cutting into worms with his teeth, and Teddy who fancies himself to be Teddy Roosevelt. The play was under the direction of Randall Fisher. Kay Kraft and Janet Froelich were student directors. Mr. Fisher’s drama classes constructed the setting and props. The leading roles were played by Dorothy Bauer, Judy Ronayne. Chuck Levy and Daryl Briscoe. Other cast members were: Carl Watson, Reo Krueger, Ruth Holloway, David Monroe, Richard Young, Lyle Hansen, Jack Harris, Frank Gross. Lanny Outlaw, and Henry Nikolas. Little Women Louisa M. Alcott’s “Little Women” was presented in February in the Civic Theatre. The three act comedy was adopted from a movie by the same name. Mrs. Norma Chilton directed the play and Kay Kraft assisted her as student director. The entire action of the play is centered in the March home in Massachusetts. Meg. played by Jo Ann Meier, is the oldest of the four little women. She breaks up the family by falling in love with a school teacher. Evelyn Young portrays Jo, the tomboy. Jo acts as man of the house during her father’s absence. Janet Sloan, as Beth, is the sickly, sweet child who serves as housekeeper and peacemaker. The fourth sister is Shirley Van Scoy as Amy. She is the artist and little lady of the foursome. The play is a mixture of romance, tragedy, comedy and drama. It revolves about the simple family life of the Marchs.’ Other members of the cast were: Karen Monson, Reo Krueger. Krestie Lee, Elaine Minch, Karl Lee, David Monroe, Charles Jerde, Chuck I evy, Maureen Smith, Sharon Pierson, Ruth Holloway, and Marilyn Obermeyer. Things We Remember 1. The big date. 2. Happy are the hunters. 3. A typical cave man? ! ! ! 4. Joy after victory. 5. A master becomes a doctor. 6. Visiting the Sioux Falls Pen. 7. Sweets for the sweet. 8. Central’s clown band. 9. Two’s company. 10. “And if I’m elected. . 11. Two clowns entertain masqueraders. 12. The trophies receive a shine . „ 3. I dreamed I went sleepwalking. . . 4. Ah, sweet comfort. 5. ‘‘Da Gals” retire. 6. What a novel way to sleep. 7. Umm, what next? 8. Just one more picture and then-bedtime. 9. Brutes among beauties. 10. And so to sleep again. ... 11. One, two, three. . . . kick. 12. But I’ve always slept with my Teddy bear. 13. Seven sleeping Sophs. 14. Ain’t she sweet? 15. There’s a joker in every crowd. 1. “Hank” as a young ‘un. 2. You have to sleep some place at a tournament.3. “Fore 4. Joanie and Gary 5. Just something 1 picked up for Raster. 6. Camera shy. 7. A Ludeman pinup. 8. Hallelujah. I’m a bum! 9. “Joycie” 10. Mary “roughing” it. 11. Remember the “good, old” days. 12. “Da deadend” k'ds. 13. This is the “most”. 14 I want to go back, to my little grass shack. . . 15. Crazy mixed- up kids. 16. Little Loyis. 1. Back to the ‘ drop the clothespins in the the bottle” days. 2. Not too confusing. 3. Ah, this is living. 4. The face is the mirror of the soul. 5. The better half. 6. I'mm, look what she dug up. 7. It isn’t fair. I tell ya! 8. Bedtime preparations. 9. I ee and his smile. 10. Hey, what goes on here? 11. After the swim. 12. Little Miss Innocence. 13. Dressed fit to kill. 14. A couple of bears take to hugging 15. Carl and Stew. 16. James, the German officer, and his little fraulien. 17. Oh Earl, you’re such a he-man! 18. Try using shampoo. 19. You figure it out! 30. A genuine “sad sack” expression. 21 Ellen shows her grin. 22. I won’t play ‘til you call me safe. 23. Real smooth. 24. Aw-gee. don’t take it now! gpoiug Here are the 1953 Golden Eagles football team. Hack row. left to right: Hon Holgate. Gene Buffington. Kerry Wilde. Leland Grohnke. Bob Gets man, Don Peterson, Rod Horn. Dennis Pale. Middle row: Student Manager Wes Elliott. Lorraine Smith, Francis Houk, Allen Zimmermann, Gary Hardin, DaWain Hoffert, Don Glaser. Bob Vikander. Arlo Feiock. Student Manager Rich Hanson. Bottom row: Don Marohn, Larry Scliwuchow, Ted Zahn, Bob Holmes, Hank Nickolas, Bob Ruddy, Rich Gross. Ron Schmidt. FOOTBALL 1953 Em and Jack” SEASON’S SUMMARY Eagles Opponents 6 19 0 41 0 ... Mitchell ... 6 0. __ Watertown 43 20. Madison __ _ 6 14 7 18 ... Brookings 6 0 Yankton 20 14 _ Rapid City __ 6 Holgate Schwuchow Bale The 1953 Golden Eagle football team was one that all Central could be proud of. Although they suffered an unusual number of injuries and got off to a bad start at the beginning of the season, the squad kept their spirit up and refused to bel'.eve that they couldn’t have a winning team. Football practice started August 24, when a squad of about 50 boys, including eight lettermen, reported. The Eagles lost their first four games of the year, but made a strong comeback, winning four out of the last five. At the end of the year Arlo Feiock and Don Marohn were elected co-captains. Eagles Lose Opener Sioux City Central defeated the Golden Eagles of Aberdeen in the season's first game 19-6 at S'oux City on a beautiful football night. Aberdeen scored first with Arlo Feiock blasting over from the one yard line but the Maroons put on a second half rally to clinch the game. Warriors Beat Aberdeen A strong Sioux Falls Warrior team crushed the Eagles 41-0 in the “Flock’s” home opener. The losers fought off Sioux Falls for one quarter before the Warriors broke loose. This made the second week in a row that Aberdeen was plagued by injuries and the undermanned team just wasn’t up to the task of stopping Sioux Falls. Feiock Nikolas Ruddy Hoffert Smith Getsman Kernels Nip Eagles The Eagles dropped their first conference game of the year when they fell to the Mitchell Kernels 6-0 at Mitchell. Fullback, Avery Long, blasted over from the one foot line to score the game’s only touchdown in the third quarter. It was a stubborn defensive battle all the way. Aberdeen Loses Pageant Day Game The Watertown Arrows dampened Central’s Pageant Day spirit by tromping the Eagles 43-0. For the Eagles it was simply a matter of fumbling their way to defeat, as they committed eight miscues and Watertown turned four of these into touchdowns. Aberdeen never did get their sputtering offense going, and the Arrows scored early in the ballgame to wrap it up. Eagles Get First Win The Eagles finally got in the win column when they defeated the Madison Bulldogs 20-6 at Madison. Bob Holmes scored twice on short plunges and Arlo Feiock contributed one touchdown on a 74 yard run. Aberdeen played some tough defensive football and led at halftime 14-0. Horn Wilde nouK Holmes Vikander Zahn Aberdeen Rally Beats Huron Aberdeen spotted the Huron Tigers a one touchdown lead and then came roaring back to take a 14-7 decision. The Eagles gave the home folks a good exhibition of football and gained a well deserved victory. The winners employed only 18 men in the game which was played in blustery cold weather. Hank Nikolas tallied the first touchdown on a long run and Bob Holmes plunged over for the clincher. Flock Trims Brookings Arlo Feiock personally took care of the scoring and the Eagles backed him up with a stout defense, as Aberdeen whipped Brookings 18-6 at State College Field. The Eagles got off to a shaky start and the halftime score was tied at 6-6, but Aberdeen put in a good second half and clinched the game. Eagles Fall To Yankton Aberdeen made a mighty effort to upset the undefeated Yankton Bucks but finally fell 20-0 in their last home game. The Eagles threw a scare into the powerful Bucks and played them on even terms for three quarters. The final score was no indication of how close the game was as Yankton scored two touchdowns in the last minutes. Glaser Grohnke Stewart Hardin Zimmerniann Peterson Eagles Win Final Game The Eagles battled wind, snow, and the Rapid City Cobblers before they finally came out on top of a 14-6 score on the season’s final game. The contest which was played in a snowstorm at Rapid City was a hard fought game and the Eagles gained a well earned decision. Arlo Feiock scored both Aberdeen touchdowns. Schmidt Gross Marohn SEASON'S SUMMARY Sophomores Opponents 6 Wessington Springs 34 0---Watertown_____18 14_______Huron______7 0______Juniors____19 13-------Leola_____32 26----- Juniors 7 0------Eureka_____25 SEASON'S SUMMARY Juniors Opponents 7 _ Groton __ —26 0 25 19 __ Sophs __ ___ 0 6 Watertown ___ 0 14 _ __ Britton _ —39 7 Sophs __ 26 7 . Huron 26 Gallipo The Aberdeen Sophomores are pictured above from left to right, back row: Randy Ziegler, Penn Williams, Hon Brown, Ed Blondo, Stan Sahli, Benjie Mandery. Ken Voigt. Jerry Stellner, John Stoecker, Coach Shorty Coats. Middle row: Student Manager Pete Schmidt, Terry O’Keefe, Greg Nelson, Richard Grasse, Mike Doyle, Roger Lansegraw, Lean tier Wolf, Mel Sayler, Mike Ronayne. Front row: Wayne Jones, Denny Kraft, A1 Klinger, Jim Skulborstad, Jerry Peterson, Jim Munsch, Gordie O’Neill, Darold Schmidt. Aberdeen Juniors Members of the Aberdeen Juniors are back row. left to right: Student Manager M ke Fischer, Bill Coester, Monte Smith. Tom Swedenborg. Jerry Fulleton, Don Schaible. U vyell Jones, Coach Glen Leffler. Middle row: Jim Smith. Rich Larson, Chuck Iten. Harley Hoffman, Arthur Dahme, Lanny Outlaw. Bottom row: Ron Wacker. Norman Scott, Jerry Ochs, Jerry Howard. Chuck Kraft, Jim Morgans. Aberdeen Sophomores Members of this year’s basketball squad are pictured above left to right: Rich Sahli, Kerry Wilde, Dennis Bale, John Forseth. Don Schaible, Jack Stewart, Lowell Jones, Bob Vikander, Leland Grohnke, Don Peterson, John Sahli, Ron Holgate. In the center of the “V” are left to right, Rich Hanson, Coach Mylo Jackson, and Wes Elliott. BASKETBALL 1954 “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” Central’s Eagles found that this saying was true as they tried to defend their title as State Champions. Coach Mylo Jackson faced a rebuilding job this year with only five returning lettermen and no first stringers. The season itself was a series of ups and downs for Aberdeen’s young team. At times they played ball that was equal to any in the state and at times they couldn’t function right as a unit. Aberdeen may have hit their peak too early in the season. During the sectional they displayed some sensational ball and were unbeatable, but in the state tournament they weren’t as sharp as they hadbeen. They were a team that Central could be proud of, because they never quit trying. At the end of the season the squad elected John Sahli and Jack Stewart as honorary co-captains. Bulldogs Edge Aberdeen The Madison Bulldogs put on a last quarter rally that brought them a 56-51 victory in the first game of the season. Aberdeen had the best of the contest for the first three quarters and were leading 42-37. In the final period Madison scored 10 points to the Eagles 9 to win the game. Ron Holgate led Aberdeen with 13 points. Grohnke Schaible Wilde Mylo Warriors Whip Aberdeen The Sioux Falls Warriors were just too hot for Aberdeen to handle in their first meeting of the year and the Eagles suffered a 68-50 defeat. The winners couldn’t miss through the first three periods and won the game easily. They held quarter leads of 19-13 and 58-37. John Sahli was the only Eagle to hit the basket consistently, scoring 17 points. Eagles Nip Brookings Aberdeen broke into the win column for the first time when they edged the Brookings Bobcats 41-37. The Eagles, displaying a brilliant attack, held a halftime advantage of 26-12. The second half however, was all Brookings. The Eagles had to fight to hold back a determined Bol cat rally. The Eagles displayed a well balanced scoring attack led by Ronnie Holgate’s 12 points. Eagles Lose To Watertown Aberdeen stayed with the Watertown Arrows for two periods, but finally fell 54-43 in their first meeting at Watertown. The first quarter ended 14-13 in favor of the Arrows, and it was 29-26 at the end of the half. The Eagles had a bad third quarter and fell behind 44-35. Forseth Jones • indllUti' Stewart Bale Peterson Yankton Whips Eagles Led by Bobby Stransky’s 25 points, the Yankton Bucks defeated Aberdeen 61-47. The Ragles were in the ballgame only in the first quarter which ended 16-15 in favor of the winners. The Bucks increased their halftime lead to 33-27 and held a 43-35 margin at the end of the three quarters. Ron Holgate led the Ragle’s scoring with 15 points. Eagles Lose 67-61 The Huron Tigers jumped to an 18-11 first quarter lead and went on to defeat the Aberdeen Ragles 67-61. After the first period it was a nip and tuck ballgame with the two teams trading baskets. Huron led at halftime 36-29, and at the end of three quarters 49-41. The closest Aberdeen came was 39-35 early in the last period. Jack Stewart and John Sahli netted 13 points for Central. Sahli Holgate Sahli Mitchell Wins Thriller Aberdeen lost its sixth conference game in seven starts when they were defeated in a thriller, 51-49 by Mitchell. Both teams were hampered by the slippery floor in the Mitchell Corn Palace, which had been mistakenly polished with a coating of oil earlier in the day. Leland Grohnke was high man for Aberdeen with 14 points. Eagles Upset Madison 56-55 Aberdeen came roaring back in the fourth quarter to upset the Madison Bulldogs 56-55. Two free throws by Leland Grohnke with 50 seconds remaining gave the Eagles the victory. The first half was close, but in the third quarter Madison stretched its lead to twelve points. An Eagle rally then closed this gap to 48-41. Holgate topped the Eagle’s scoring with 15 points. Sioux Falls Defeats Aberdeen Weakness at the charity stripe hurt the Eagles as they dropped a 61-55 game to Sioux Falls in the second meeting of the year between the two squads. Aberdeen shot brilliantly to grab a 23-16 first quarter lead; Sioux Falls narrowed this to 30-29 at halftime. The rest of the contest was close, with the Eagles behind only four points with about a minute and a half left in the game. John Sahli led Aberdeen with 15 points. Eagles Whipped By Brookings Brooking’s Bobcats turned tables on Central by defeating them 48-34. Thrs victory by the Bobcats made up for an earlier setback at the hands of the Eagles. The winners were ahead at all stops, 18-8, 28-19 and 32-28. The four point margin at the end of the third period was as close as Aberdeen got. John Sahli was top man for the Eagles with 10 points. Eagles Win 56-53 The Eagles captured their third victory of the season when they took a narrow 56-53 decision from the Watertown Arrows. The win was more decisive than the score indicated, as the Eagles wrapped up the game with a strong third quarter surge. The Arrows were ahead at the end of the first period 15-14, but Aberdeen fought back to take a 26-24 lead at halftime. Then came the third quarter in which the Eagles scored 19 points and gained a 45-37 advantage. Bon Holgate topped the Eagle’s scoring with 19 points, but the whole team played excellent ball. Bucks Defeat Aberdeen Again The Yankton Bucks continued their mastery over Aberdeen by defeating them for the second time 61-52. The Eagles dominated play in the first half which ended 31-24, in their favor. Yankton came back strong in the third quarter; however, the Eagles were still ahead 43-41 at the end of that period. The deciding factor of the game was the Buck’s 20 point outburst in the last stanza. Quite a few of these points came in the final minute against the Eagle’s reserves. Ron Holgate netted 15 to lead Aberdeen. Eagles Opponents 51 _____Madison_____56 50 __Sioux Falls ___6S 41___Brookings _____37 43___Watertown______54 47______Yankton_____61 61_______Huron______67 49_____Mitchell ____51 56_____ Madison 55 55 __Sioux Falls____61 34 ___ Brookings____48 56 __Watertown______53 52 _____Yankton_____61 65_______Huron______64 63_____Mitchell ____66 61______Lemmon______46 57 ____Mobridge_____49 51 ______Huron______75 35 __Sioux Falls____70 53 _____Webster_____60 Eagles Nip Huron 65-64 The Aberdeen Eagles, playing the role of spoiler once again, rallied in the final quarter to upset the Huron Tigers 65-64. John Sahli’s free throw with only 56 seconds remaining provided the winning margin for the Eagles. After the first quarter, Aberdeen trailed throughout the game. They scored 21 points in the final period to win the game. Holgate netted 16 points to lead the winners. Kernels Drop Eagles 66-63 Aberdeen ran up against a hot shooting group of Mitchell Sophomores, and came out on the short end of a 66-63 score in the league’s final game. The game was another close one with the Kernels leading Aberdeen 38-33 at the half. Aberdeen chopped away at the Kernel’s advantage; they finally overcame it at the end of the third period 49-47. The final quarter was a see saw battle, but Mitchell clinched the game with a pair of free throws in the final second. Holgate with 16 points was high man for Aberdeen. Mobridge Falls To Eagles Aberdeen won its way back into the state tournament with a decisive 57-49 victory over Mobridge. Aberdeen had a good first quarter, jumping to a 23-5 lead. The Tigers came back strong in the remaining three quarters but Aberdeen played steady ball to win easily. Jack Stewart’s 16 points was top for Aberdeen. Eagles Lose 75-51 Huron could do nothing wrong and Aberdeen could do nothing right in the Eagle’s first round game of the state tourney. The result was an easy 75-51 decision for Huron. The Tigers had two quarters when they played at a sensational pace. They led at all quarter stops, 23-10, 35-24, 49-35 and 75-51. Ron Holgate led Aberdeens’ sputtering attack with 16. Warriors Trounce Aberdeen The Aberdeen Eagles just didn’t have it in their consolation tilt against Sioux Falls, which they lost 70-35. The Eagles played uninspired ball and hit a streak of coldness. The second half was especially rough for Aberdeen as they scored only 13 points, eight in the third quarter. Iton Holgate had 13 points for Aberdeen. Eagles Fall To Webster Central pepped up a bit in their last appearance in the tournament, but they still didn’t play the ball they were capable of, as they were dropped by an inspired Webster club, 60-53. Aberdeen held a 16-14 lead at the first quarter, but fell behind 32-28 at halftime. At the end of three period it was tied at 40-40, and with only a couple of minutes left it was still anybody’s ballgame; three quick Webster baskets ci nched it. Holgate netted 19 to lead the losers. JUNIORS The Aberdeen Juniors are pictured above left to right, back row: Student Manager Monte Smith, Jim Lust, Chuck Item Ted Zahn, Dalmar Hauff, Mel Kaetzman. Jack Smart. Paul Maloney, Hon Wacker, Coach Glenn Leffler. Front row: Rich Larson, Hon Schmidt, Jerry Howard, Rich Gross, Jerry Ochs, Mike Guhin, Norman Scott. SOPHOMORES Here are the Sophomores left to right, back row: Bill Gayton, Wayne Jones. Ed Blondo, Have Wolsky, Francis Houk. Stan Sahli. Front row: Student Manager Pete Schmitt, Eddie Olson, Leander Wolf, Jerry Peterson, Mel Sayler, Gordie O’Neill, Coach Shorty Coats. Juniors Opponents 50 Leola ...64 55 ....58 50 .. Columbia .45 53 ....74 61 .. Frederick ...68 48 . .. ....57 52 Sophomores 39 46 .... Barnard .51 44 ...60 73 . Westport 55 66 .. Frederick ...51 51 43 83 Westport ...59 58 . ...43 35 .. Columbia ....42 39 40 45 ... Westport ....38 40 Sophomores ....51 Sophomores Opponents 25 Madison 46 39 Sioux Falls 34 31 45 32 .. Yankton 43 48 Huron . ...46 39 .. Juniors 52 48 Mitchell 38 48 Madison 05 47 Sioux Falls 37 46 Brookings 40 46 Watertown ... 56 40 .. Yankton 46 51 . Juniors 40 38 Huron 53 47 .. Mitchell 35 t Serving as a background for the coronation of the Aberdeen Relay Queens were a group of the Eagle track squad members. Centering the stage was a large “A”. The queens and their managers entered the stage through the “A” and were then introduced to the student body. Track 1954 Here is the varsity track squad or tne Aberdeen Eagles. Back row. left to right: coach Mylo Jackson, Paul Maloney, John Forseth, Jim Smith. Eddie Stewart, Reo Kreuger. Dawain Hoffert. Monte Smith, Rich Sahli, Ron Holgate, Bill Strachan, Lowell Jones, Don Marohn, Bob Holmes, Wayne Jones. Jim Lust, Allen Zimmerman, coach Shorty” Coats. Second row: Coach Glenn Leffler, Gary Hardin, John Sahli. Don Glaser, Harold Trager, John Williamson, John Liedle, Jerry Howard, Jerry Ochs, Ron Wacker, Harlan Korb, Rich Gross, Don Schaible, Arlo Feiock, Don Johnson, head coach Emmett Lenihan. Front row: Lanny Outlaw, Hank Nikolas, Bob Ruddy, Ron Pfeiffer. Jon Kohlhaas, Larry Schwuchow, Ron Schmidt, Don Monroe, Le nder Wolf. Jerry Johnson, student manager Mike Fischer. Queens Carol Shelver, Rhoda Howson, and Virginia Werth reigned over the Relays. The 1954 sophomore track squad is pictured above. Back row, left to right: Ed Blando, Ron Brown, Dennis Bale, Francis Houk. Dave Wolsky, Keith Wagner, Jim Marlow, Randy Ziegler, Lorrane Smith. Terry O’Keefe. Middle row: Roger Lensegrav, Bill Gayton, Ken Voight. Bob Twitchell, Benji Mandery, John Stoecker, Jerry Stellner, Terry Schreiner, Greg Nelson, Eddie Olson. Front row: Gordie O’Neill, Tom Fischer, Mel Sayler, Leander Wolf, A1 Klinger, Jim Ronayne, Curtis Barber, and Darold Schmitt. The Eagle’s speedy 440 yard relay team is shown above. This quartet of speedsters included: Ron Schmidt, Hank Nikolas, Arlo Feiock, and Don Monroe. The record-breaking two-mile relay team included: Rich Sahli. Ron Pfeiffer, Jerry Johnson, Jon Kohlhaas. These four Eagle speedsters comprised the 880 yard relay team. Pictured above from left to right are: John Sahli, Larry Schwuchow, Bob Ruddy, and Gary Hardin. Girl Sportsters The Girls’ Athletic Association met every Wednesday after school. Officers for the year were: Carol Weber, president; Sylvia Mehlhaff, vice-president; Rose Marie Rieger, secretary and Shirley Henning, reporter. Teams and their captains were: Sinker-Ins, Marlene Lacfcer; Streaks, Sylvia Mehlhaff; Nosy Rosies, Rose Marie Rieger; Bobcats, Marlene Schwan; Henning’s Hens. Shirley Henning and Droopy Dews, Dolores Barry. The program for the year included basketball, softball, and volley ball. G. A. A. not only emphasizes sportsmanship, but give3 gtils who are not able to take gym, a chance to participate in sports. BOWLING Central’s girls bowl'ng league met every Monday and Wednesday after school. Monday night team captains were: Norma Crawford, Jolaine Ludeman, Lois Bechtle, Margaret Bruckner. Jackie Kraft, Body Bishop, Susie Dennis, and Irene Ehresman. Tuesday night team captains were: Nancy Ayers, Geraldine Kramer, Eileen Burris, Dolores Benfit, Millie Merkel, Carole Meyer, Delores Fischer, and NaDeane Bleeker. At the end of the year, awards were given. Individual trophies went to the winning team, the Strikers. Nancy Ayers was captain. The sportsmanship award went to Lorraine Sauer. Other awards were given to Delores Fischer and Georgann Stenson for high single games, Gerry Kramer and Carol Kuntz for high single games with handicap, and to Norma Crawford for high two game total. The boys’ bowling teams met once a week to roll two lines and compete for scoring honors. Bowling started shortly after the school year began and continued until late in April when the final games were played. Awards were presented to the high scoring teams. This year’s team captains were: Daryl Briscoe, James Jacob, Graham Babb. Vern Stoecker, and Don Johnson. Choosing their “lucky” balls. Ready to chalk up the high score. Central's Candid Camera Classroom Capers Sophistication Personified Hard Work Rewarded The Governing Body Meets The Drive Meets With Success Chatter Between Classes