Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1950 volume:

lr 4 ii 5q I II it it Ik 4 it w Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Art Editor Business Manager Marylen Green Eva Brauchle Betty Cornelius Harold Bischman DAVENPORT HIGH SCHOOL DAVENPORT, IOWA VOLUME 33 E E J ir � ai In every person, no matter how realistic he may be. there is a spark of imagination that causes him to dream a bit. To wonder at the future, looking forward to it with expectation. To reflect the past, recalling his experiences. It is to this imaginative aspect of the students at Davenport High School. that the yearbook of 1950 is dedicated. Table of Contents ADMINISTRATION CLUBS Administrative Staff Faculty and Classes SENIORS Graduating Seniors ACTIVITIES Homecoming ..... Spinsters' Spree Military Ball .. Minstrel Show .. Drama ............ Public Speaking Vocal Music .... Orchestra ...... Band ............. Yearbook ....... Newspaper ...... Hi-De-Hi ....... School Parties .. Student Council Red Cross ...... 8- 11 Tri-Y 82- 85 12- 31 GAA 86- 88 Latin 89 Hi-Y 90- 91 Spanish 92- 93 Dramatics 94- 95 Quill 96- 97 34- 55 French 98 Art 99 Camera 106 Early Morning Fellowship 101 Jane Addams 102-103 Officers' 104 58- 59 Rifle 105 60- 61 Service 100 62 Quill and Scroll 107 63 German and Thespians 108 64- 65 D Men's 109 66- 67 68- 69 70 SPORTS 71 Football 112-115 72- 73 Basketball 116-119 74- 75 Track 120 76 Baseball 121 77 Tennis 122 78 Wrestling 123 79 Golf 124 DttiiJL r ii jl ir it «mi ii •! r The preparation we're making for the future is like laying a foundation for a new building. Superintendent Harold J. Williams, Superintendent of Schools Congratulations to the staff of the Blackhawk and to all the members of the graduating class of 1950. May the future hold for you as much of happi- ness and accomplishment as your high school days have brought to you. No one knows what the future has to offer in the way of opportunities and problems. Our very best wishes go with you as you move on to an- other stage in the development of your life. We hope that the training and experiences you have had in school will help you to find your way to a successful and happy career wherever the future may guide you. 'kA L Superintendent of The School Board. Seated are Mr. Richard LeBuhn, Superintendent of Schools Harold J. Williams, President Harry M. Nabstedt, Secrotary John Baumgartner, Mr. Samuel G. Rose. Standing are Mr. Robert Alexander, Mr. Walter E. Vioth. Mr. Robert D. Wells. Mr. Walter P. Schick. Schools 8 Rogor Borry, Principal Principal Graduates of 1950: On the evening of Commencement more than 600 of you will receive diplomas from Davenport High School. On that occasion you will experience mingled emotions of regret, happiness, bewilderment, and pleasant anticipa- tion. This is normal and as it should be. Wc hope, however, that as time goes by and as you become accustomed to your status as graduates'' and as you become better able to evaluate your educational experiences that your high school will assume added significance for you. We hope that you will feel that the information you have acquired hero, the skills, habits and attitudes you have developed and the many oppor- tunities you have had are serving you well and will continue to serve you. We hope that your loyalty as a student will develop into a mature adult loyalty and a sustained lifelong interest in Davenport High School. The theme of this book is dreams. We hope that your dreams will come true — if they involve high ideals, worthy objectives, and the development of your capacities to the fullest. Sincerely, Tho high school office staff. Seated are Mrs. Phyllis Wahlig. Mrs. Birdine Tucker. Standing is Mrs. Norma Post. 9 Don. L. Hempstead. Assistant Principal Administrative Mr. Don L. Hempstead. Assistant Principal, works with Mr. Berry on certain problems. He deals especially with the student body, help- ing solve personal and disciplinary problems. Acting as advisor of the Student Council, chairman of the study halls, and director of the Guidance and Counseling Department are included in his duties. Nine men and v omen work as counselors at Davenport High School. The students con- fer with them when problems arise concerning school matters. Counselors have an opportunity to get to know the counselee personally and make his stay at Davenport High School a happy and successful one. The Davenport High School Counseling Staff. Standing are Harvey H. Voris. Miss loan MacDonald. Paul B. Still, Miss Paulino Cotter, Miss Mabel Iohn3tono, Lawronco B. Kenyon, Hermon Arrasmith. Seated arc Miss Lucilio Burianek, Mrs. Rosemary Knox. Counseling Office Clerk, Miss Geraldine Beh. 10 Associates Whether DHS students are looking for a lot of fun or some necessary advice, Miss Leona Soehren, Dean of Students, can help them. She is chaperone for all school social functions, and is a member of the counseling staff, senior class advisor, college placement supervisor, and next in rank to Mr. Berry and Mr. Hemp- stead in offering counsel to students. Miss Loona Soehren. Doan of Students If the need is tickets, the public address system, use of the Activities Room, or j.ust some information, Mr. Robert K. Eaton, Ac- tivities Manager, is ready to help you. Taking inventory, repairing, and issuing athletic equip- ment are also among his duties. Miss Betty Gordon is his secretary. The Activities Managor, Robert K. Eaton, and his secretary. Miss Betty Gordon. 11 Language Arts . ook over v, T student o. MU. .—es. Social poise in life is gained through reading, writing, or speaking. In the Language Arts department these arts are developed. Writing and reading are stressed in Beginning English, English III and IV, American Literature, English Litera- ture, Creative Writing, and Journalism. Speech, Public Speaking, and Dra- matics are centered principally around The Languago Arts instructors. Seated are Miss Minnie Eskelson, Miss Flossie Bates, Miss Hortense Finch, Miss Ollio Horn. Standing are A. E. Keiber, Miss Ruth Laxson, Miss Eveline Callender, Frank L. Madden. 12 spooking ability. One can learn the roots of spoken and written language by studying foreign languages. French, German, Spanish, and Latin are taught at Davenport High School. Competition each day is becoming stronger. You cannot hide poor English from the world. Your speech and man- ner of writing give you away. Invalu- able material for the future can be learned from these courses. A small seal© model of the House of Seven Gables is being closoly examined by students of Miss West's eighth period American Literature class. The Language Arts teachors. Miss Dorothy Blackman. Miss Margaret West. Miss Frances Schultz, Miss Helen Ludwig, Mrs. Mae Elma Tornquist. Miss Florence E. Clark. Miss Joan MacDonald. Miss Mabel Johnstone. 13 The Social Studies teachers. Standing are Miss Mary lane Venning. George Potter. Doug Atkins. Richard Devine. Denzil Nelson. Martin Schultz. Seated are Boyd Collins. Norman Ringstrom, Miss Lucille Burianek. Newspapers all over the country shriek of new developments, new problems, and new governments. To help students understand modern - day events, DHS offers several social studies courses. World History is the background of all civilization. American History tells of the gradual development of America into the world power it is today. American Government gives the basis for the lav s of the land. A choice of Sociology, the science of modern relations; Economics, the study of the science of earning a living; or Contemporary Affairs, the study of the back- ground of modern problems is offered during one's senior year. Supervising closely. Mr. Russoll Bickford and his seventh poriod Consumer Math class make sure tho students at the board are doing the correct thing. The Mathematics instructors. Solving a problem aro Willis Rosing. Russell Bickford, Jesse E. Day, and Miss Marie Rearick. What happens when you go shopping, when you buy a gallon of gas for your car, when you plan the construction of a new home? You are unconsciously using mathematics. In everyday events one is constantly faced with problems requiring solutions by Algebra or Geometry, yet seldom does he realize it. Mathematics is a basic element in the lives of everyone, every- day, everywhere. Consumer Math and Business Arithmetic are designed to instruct in addition and subtrac- tion. Four semesters of Algebra are taught at Davenport High School. Plane and Solid Ge- ometry are offered. Trigonometry, a semester's course, can also be taken. These courses are concerned with formulas and theorems. Before graduation from high school, each student must meet a mathematical standard, or a year's credit must be gained in one of these subjects. Three students tackle a problem on the blackboard while the others in Mr. Day's Solid Geometry class try to solvo it at their seats. 15 Science Members of Mr. Classon's Biology class make full use of the modern scientific equipment in the laboratory. Not one of us would be here today if it weren't for the law of gravity. Yet some say such a law is not worth studying. Anything is worth studying that can be applied to every- day living. Harness your dreams and apply your theories for common use in the home and industry. Before graduation from Davenport High School, students must have one year of science. This science is invaluable, for it is a basic element in many fields. Biology enables one to learn more about plant and animal life; Physiology concerns the The Natural Science teachers. Pictured here studying reptiles are Robert Liddy, Paul B. Still, Hugh Woodroffo, Harold Money, Warren Classon, Harvey Voris, Miss M. Rae Johns, and Milton B. Brenneman. 16 Making full uso ol their class time for study are members of Mr. Liddy's Physiology class. human body; Zoology pertains to animal life; Earth Science is the study of soil and its com- position. Chemistry deals with the properties of elementary and compound substances; and Physics is a fundamental science, the study of heat, light, and electricity. Senior students of Mr. Money's College Prep Chomistry class are pictured above working on experiments in tho laboratory. 17 Would you like to spend part ol your school time working while still earning credits toward graduation? The Commercial Department at Davenport High School makes this plan avail- able to seniors specializing in the field. This department includes courses in Type- writing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Office Ma- chines, Clerical Practice, Merchandising, In- dustrial Geography, and Commercial Law. Commercial instructors. Examining equipment are Clem E. Bridge, Miss Cecile Logic. Miss Lola Weber, Paul C. Moon, Miss Lois Hillemeyer. Michael J. Dardis. Miss Mildred Blair. Miss Della May Taylor. Commercial Workshop activities provide ac- tual business experience right here in school. Senior stenography students (who aren't work- ing part time in the work experience program) volunteer to spend one period every day. These courses provide a substantial back- ground which will enable students to imme- diately begin work in the business office. Peggy Stoffers, Bette Bruchmann, Barbara Hill, and Geraldine Davis are given instruction in Commercial Workshop by Miss Cecile Logic, head of the department. Gifts are in the air as the girls in Miss Blair's Retail Training class learn how to wrap presents cleverly. The health staff. Mrs. Imogene Sandway and Dr. Carl Matthcy discuss a student health card. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. The truth of this old saying is questionable, but it is evident that no matter how healthy the person, or how many apples he eats, he is at some time in need of medical aid. A school nurse, Mrs. Imogene Sandway, is on duty if such needs arise. Barbara Paustian, a senior who plans to enter nurses' training after graduation, acts as student assistant to Nurse Sandway. Dr. Carl Matthey, school physician, cares for the general health of the student body and gives physical examinations to sophomore students and DHS athletes. 19 Mrs. Imogene Sandway, school nurse, takes the temperature of Barbara Paustian. Industriai Industrial Arts teachors. Roland Krieb, Edmond M. Amos. Chester Anderson, Clifton Matz, Robert Wehlage. Have you ever thought about be- coming a better consumer or a tech- nician? The basic purpose of Industrial Arts is to present a general knowledge of and to develop an active interest in industry and industrial life. Electricity, a new course, centers around constructing soldering irons, crystal, and small radios. IA Printing is an old course again being offered. It teaches the setting of type and the running of test jobs. Another course The boys in Machine Shop work intently as Mr. Wiegmann shows one student the correct wav to operate a machine. Mr. Matz shows one of his pupils a step in the drawing of blueprints. Arts Mr. Robert Wehlage explains an intricate part of a ma- chine to somo of his pupils. which has been changed is Pattern and Foundry, adding ceramics and many new projects. Vocational Machine Shop and Vocational Printing are offered for students interested in specialization. The other offerings in Industrial Arts are Mechanical and Architectural Drawing, Auto Mechanics, Graphic Arts, and Machine Shop. Driver Training has been added to give students a working knowledge of the obliga- tions of driving. Industrial Art instructors. Thomas R. McCrorio, Albert F. Wicgmann, Forrest D. Sissel. Richard Davis, Charles McCoy, Joseph H. Carr. 21 Music Faithfully practicing on their clarinets during a free period are Kathleen Grovor, lane Fredericks, and Joan Hicsrodt. The world would be a dreary place if it weren't for music. Our minds be- come too tense if we cannot relax occasionally during the day. Music stimulates relaxation. If one under- stands music, he can more fully enjoy and participate in it. Davenport High School offers several courses to bring enjoyment to students interested in music. The five courses offered under the direction of Mr. Kent Gannett are Beginning Chorus, Music Appreciation, Advanced Chorus. Girls' Glee Club, and A Cappella. Band and Orchestra, under the supervision of Mr. Forrest Mortiboy, Mr. B. G. Schaefer, and Mr. Robert Bates, provide chal- lenge for the instrumentalists. The Music teachers. B. G. Schaefer. Robert N. Bates, Kent Gannett, and F. E. Mortiboy. 22 As Mrs. Garry watches, students from the Art classes work on thoir drawings. Can you capture with brush or pen the last rays of the setting sun? Per- haps not, but this does not prevent your appreciating the works of one who has. Mrs. Dorothy Garry and Mr. Paul Johnson share the teaching of the art courses offered. Art I acquaints you with basic skills, Art II deals in design. Art III in figure sketching and land- scaping, Art IV is along commercial lines, while Art V deals in metalcraft. In Art VI, added during the second semester, students have freedom to work on school art projects. Davenport High School Art instructors. Mrs. Dorothy Garry. Paul Johnson. Looking over some advertising posters are Sandra Senjen. Harvey Czichas, Erna Pinnow, Ronald Gile, Don Braddock. 23 Boys' Gym instructors. Jim Fox. Burt Siedler. The death of Mr. O. E. Johnson was a great loss; his eighteen years as physical education instructor and wrestling coach at DHS will never be forgotten. Mr. Burt Seidler filled Mr. Johnson's place. Mr. James Fox and Mr. Seidler are the boys' physical education instructors. Wrestling, track, volleyball, handball, bad- minton, soccer, apparatus competition, ping pong, and spring softball make up the sched- ule of activities during the three-day-a-week periods. Extra-curricular activities include intramural volleyball, ping pong, and baseball. 24 All heads up in a fast game of volleyball in Boys' Gym class. Sit up — sit straight — and back! Sit up — sit straight — and back! That's the rhythm pattern for one of the exercises held during the first few minutes of each period. The gym classes, which meet twice a week under the supervision of Mrs. Marion Steckel and Miss Shirley Yermasek, teach the basic fundamentals of field hockey, pingpong, baseball, basketball, volleyball, social and square dancing, and gymnastics. Girls' Gym instructors. Miss Shirley Ycrmasck. Mrs. Marion Steckel. Miss Joan Hinkle, pianist. The girls are rated according to the scores they receive on motorability tests taken at the beginning of each semester. In addi- tion to classwork, girls interested in extra- curricular gym activities may participate in intramural games after school. ’Under, fling is the signal as the girls start their gym period with exercises. The Gym girls watch as Jo Klein shows how to do some tricks on the rings. lAiflS . V'Otn0tld' , ftCotarr 9- HC fConort M ss 1 � SW� '0’ ’ lAts- Home Economics Not just a home and family; most people want more. They want their home to be a happy one, and the family to be strong and healthy. Girls need to know how to decorate a home economically and provide proper diet for the family. The Home Economics staff conducts courses in Clothing, Cooking, Home Arts and Crafts, Dietetics, Home Man- agement, and Family Life Education. The course in clothing acquaints students with design and fabrics as well as the actual producing of gar- ments. Cooking and Dietetics includes basic and advanced methods of food preparation. Home Arts teaches skills in knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. Home Management deals with child care and economic living. Miss Ada Malueg works at her desk whilo students in her Sewing Class finish seams in thoir dresses and suits. As Mrs. Diamond and the class watch, one of the Cooking girls mixes an appetizing dish to set before her guests. The Librarians. Miss Myrll© Dunlap and Mrs. Gladys Goss look over a new book. Between two bound covers you can find a vast storehouse of knowledge and enjoyment. Stop a moment and recall all the happy hours spent in reading. Browse through our high school library. Almost any book you would care to read can be found there. Miss Myrtle Dunlap and Mrs. Gladys Goss are the librarians in charge. Students volunteer to act as library assistants. Library Ron Sass. Ann Scheer. Bernice Ekstein, and Rocholla Dixon busily use the card catalogs to help them in their studies. Watching the students. Miss Dunlap makos sure that every- one is working, not whispering. 27 ROTC At the beginning of the school year the Reserve Officers' Training Corps forms its classes into companies. The seniors are the commissioned officers, the juniors the noncommissioned officers, and the sopho- mores fill the ranks. The Officers' Club is formed and sets up the ROTC calendar. The Rifle Team forms and begins practice, while a club is organized by the Drill Platoon. The first eight weeks are spent in teaching fundamentals of drill to the sophomores, with two special days set aside for actual drilling. During this period Mr. Berry is honored by the corps, and awards are presented to outstanding students by him. This is the one time the complete battalion gets together. During the year monthly inspections are conducted to teach cadets the im- portance of personal neatness. Awards are given at these inspections and the cadet that receives the most honors is presented with a semester ribbon. ROTC instructional stall. Captain Robert L. Eaton, Master Sergoant James A. Bergman, Sergeant First Class Guy G. Jensen, and Sergeant First Class Chester Foe. 28 Merit awards are also pre- sented for service that is done beyond regular duties. The purpose of ROTC is to teach precision, citizenship, and better coordination in young high school boys. Rifles are given to each student and he is liable for its care and ap- pearance. These rifles are used in drills. ROTC Cadets and their medals. Standing are Cadet Major Russell Meyer. VFW Americanism Medal; Cadet Capt. David A. Braack. Cadet T Sgt. James Lindsay. Cadet Cpl. Fred Stricter. Distinguished Cadet Medal (Silver). Seated are Cadet 2, Lt. Kennoth Bridgford. the Chicago Tribune Gold Medal; Cadot S Sgt. Jerry Matzen, Chicago Tri- bune Silver Medal; Cadet Pvt. Kenneth Sheridan, PMS T; Cadet Capt. Oscar Loidenfrost. Cadet S Sgt. John Jameson, Cadet Pvt. Bernard Rosenberg, Neatest Cadet Bronze Medal. 29 The entire cadet corps marches in parade November 11. During the month of February, the Mili- tary Ball is held at which an Honorary Cadet Colonel and two Honorary Cadet Majors are chosen from several candi- dates. These candidates are nominated through the various school clubs and are Battalion stall members. Front Row: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Robert Browning. Cadet Major Russell Meyer. Second Row: Cadet Captain Evan Evans. Cadet Major Ronald Hull. Cadet Captain David Braack. 30 then voted upon by the members of ROTC. Federal inspection is held in May. Rep- resentatives from the U. S. Army inspect the unit and give it a national rating. In the past four years, DHS has rated highest in its class. ROTC cadets, looking back on 1950, can well find it one of the most successful and beneficial years of all. An ROTC color guard. Konnoth Bridgford, Fred Eggcrt. Evan Evans, and Oscar Lcidcnfrost. Practice on the ROTC rifle range. 31 6 H b L jilEiiiMiieji | When reaching for a diploma we reach for the future. We've just crossed the threshold of life. „ o ans tC •.ng iulute mann. u.rf t8 ai«c«� 5J2 GatY e oifacetB e.-AcnC ®' 7“ titAA 1950 Seniors Marvella Mae Acosta. Marty. GAA, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus. • Geraldine M. Adolphi, Jerri.” Art Club. • Gerald F. Allen, Gerry. Art Club, Chorus. • C. William Allen, Bill. Track, Hi-Y, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappelia, Mixed Quartet, Chorus. • Mildred Alley, Mickey. • Darlene Joyce Anderson, Dar. • Reva L. Anderson. Gwen Lee Andresen. French Club, GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Yearbook Assistant Activities Editor, Homecoming Attendant, Student Council, Honorary Cadet Major. • Jack Andrews. • Lila Annis. • Marilee Anthony, Mimi. Jane Addams Club. • T. NaDean Appleby, Dean. GAA, Jane Addams Club President, Early Morning Fellowship, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Hi- De-Hi, A Cappelia, Girls' Glee Club, Advanced Chorus, Student Council. • Joan K. Archer, Jo. GAA, Latin Club. • Josephine L. Arguello, Jo. Spanish Club. 34 Roseanne Arme, Rosie. Art Club, GAA. • Vivian N. Armstrong, Kit. Latin Club, Tri-Y, Girls’ Glee Club. • Harry Arp, Jr.. Fuzzy.” Student Council. • Barbara M. Atkins, Barb. GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y, Red Cross. • Wilma Elizabeth Atwood, Willie.” GAA, Student Coun- cil. • Kathryn E. Ayres, Katy.” German Club, Rifle Club, Red Cross. • Marlene D. Bahns. Dramatics Club. Carol S. Baker, Susy.” Chorus. • Eleanor L. Bane. Latin Club, Quill Club, Student Council. • Merril Banta. • James H. Barloon, Jim. Student Council ® Mary Jane Barlow. French Club, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Band. • Beverly J. Barnes, Bev. Girls' Glee Club. • Donald Clayton Barnhill, Barney. Track, Student Council. Keith A. Bates. Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, Orchestra, Band, Swingsters. • Derryl W. Baustian. Football, Officers’ Club, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, Band, Swingsters. • Donald E. Baustian, Don E.” Service Club President, Officers' Club. • Lourene M. Beauchat, Lou.” • George J. Beck, Gawge.” Baseball Co-Captain, Basketball, Red Cross Secretary, All-Tournament Team Baseball. • Roger Beckwith, Duff. Baseball, Football, Minstrel Show, Boys' State, Class Treasurer, Student Council Vice President. Gene Beenck. Officers' Club, Student Council. Eugene Lester Beenk, Gene.” Dramatics Club, Latin Club Treasurer, Quill Club, Service Club, Red Cross, Minstrel Show, Accompanist for Boys' Quartet ® Ed Behr. • Gean Beverly Bell, Honey. LuCinda Jo Bennett, Cindy. Art Club, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus, Red Cross, Student Council. • Robert James Bennett, Bob. Dramatics Club, Band. • Robert Louis Bennett, Bene. Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, Orchestra, Band, Swingsters, All-State Band. • Julianne Benshoof, Julie. Tri-Y, Red Cross, Student Council. 35 Margaret Mary Bernick, Marge.'' Jane Addams Club, Latin Club. • Shirley R. Berodt. Spanish Club. • Jean Ries Bertram. • Louis W. Beutel. • Ronald G. Binder. Hi-Y, Latin Club, Officers Club, Rifle Club, Rifle Team. • Harold Robert Bischman, Bisch. Football, Track, Hi-Y President, Latin Club, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Thespians, Officers' Club, What a Life,” Yearbook Business Manager, Newspaper Advertising Manager, Student Council. • Donna Ann Bishop, Bish.” GAA, Rifle Club, Girls' Glee Club. Judith Blackledge, Judy.” GAA, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus, Student Council. • William R. Boege, Bill. Baseball. Football, German Club, NFL, Debate, Declamation, Extempore Speaking, Radio Speaking, Oratory, Student Council. • Barbara Elaine Bolle, Fluffy.” Jane Addams Club, Girls Glee Club, Red Cross. • Carl Albert Border. • Richard Duane Bowen, Dick.” Red Cross, De- bate, Declamation, Extempore Speaking, Radio Speaking, Interpretive Reading. • Bob Bowman. • David Braack, Dave.” Football Manager, Hi-Y, Officers' Club, Band, Boys' State, Student Council. Don W. Braddock, Don.” • Donald Eugene Brandon, Don.” Earl B. Brandt. Track, Officers Club, Student Council. • Sally Marie Branson. • Merlin Leroy Bray, Mert. German Club President, NFL, Quill Club, Quill and Scroll, Rifle Club, Debate, Red Cross, Student Council. • Kenneth Lyle Bridgford, Ken.” Art Club, Hi-Y, Latin Club, Service Club Vice President, Camera Club, Officers' Club, Rifle Club, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Chorus, Red Cross, Student Council. • Wayne Brix. Service Club, Student Council. Raymond Dale Brown. Football, Track. • Robert M. Browning, Bubbles.” Latin Club, Quill Club, Service Club President, Officers' Club, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Student Council, News- paper, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. • Bette Lou Bruchmann. Tennis, GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. • Patricia Anne Bruckman, Patty.” Rifle Club, Girls Glee Club. • Betty Lou Brunson, Lulu.” GAA President, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Homecoming Attendant, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate, Red Cross, Cheerleader, Girls' State. • James L. Brus, Jim.” ° Forrest Theodore Buck. Declamation. 36 Kenneth Lee Buckles, Buck. Baseball, Basketball, Boys' State. • Donald H. Buhman, Don. • Twyla R. Buhmann. Rifle Club. • Patricia Ann Burke, Patti. Girls' Glee Club. • Rose Marie Butts, Rosie. Chorus. • Robert J. Card, “Bob. Minstrel Show, Boys' Quartet, Hi-De-Hi, A Cap- pella. Orchestra, Madrigal Choir. • Shirley A. Carstens. Yolanda Janet Carstens. German Club Treasurer, Tri-Y, Orchestra. • Edith K. Chamberlain, Edie. GAA, Tri-Y, Honorary Cadet Colonel. • Delores Chapman, “Corkie. Dramatics Club, Jane Addams Club, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella. • Elizabeth Ann Charvat, Liz. Jane Addams Club, Minstrel Show, Girls' Glee Club. • Betty J. Chatfield. Student Council. • Thomas Victor Clark, Vic. Officers’ Club. Rifle Club, Band, Student Council. • Kay Eileen Clemens. Rita Mae Clemmens. Dramatics Club, GAA, Minstrel Show. • Ben Frederick M. Clemons, Clem. Hi-Y, Service Club, Student Council. • Ersel S. Coffelt. • George C. Collatas, Duke. Football. Mary Louise Collins, Lou. • Wayne Urban Collins, Cap. • Herb D. Compton. Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Chorus. Patse K. Conklin, Pat. Student Council. • Ronnie William Cook. Minstrel Show, Boys' Quartet, Hi-De-Hi Master of Ceremonies, A Cappella, Chorus, Madrigal Choir. • Betty Ann Cornelius, Betts. Tennis, Art Club President, Dramatics Club, GAA, Latin Club, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Tri-Y Cabinet, Red Cross, Student Council, Yearbook Art Editor, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. • Darlene Barbara Cosby, Shorty. • Donald Eugene Costigan, Don.” Baseball, Football, Track, A Cappella • Wendell Wayne Cox. Rifle Club, Student Council. • Andrew Robert Cracker, Andy. Track, Hi-Y, German Club, Latin Club, Student Council. 37 JSL Gerald Raymond Crosby, “Jerry ” Hi-Y Cabinet, Quill Club, Spanish Club, Camera Club, Student Council. • Donald Lee Crouch, Don. Officers' Club. • Richard LaVerne Culp, Dick. Football. Vera Irene Commings, Vonnie. Jane Addams Club, Spanish Club. • Martha Jo Curry, Marty, Jo. Dramatics Club, GAA, Quill Club. Eldon Frank Curtis. Student Council. • Harvey Czichas, Harv. Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, Orchestra, Swingsters. Doris Ann Dahlin. GAA, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Band. ® Patricia Faith Dannacher, Pat. Dramatics Club, GAA, Quill Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y. “What a Life, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus. • Elizabeth Davidson. • Ivan Leroy Davidson, Ike. • Geraldine Davis. • Harold Davis, Jr. Track, Hi-Y, Latin Club, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella. • Madaline Hardin Davis. Betty Jean Davison, Bets. Jane Addams Club. • Deryl Day. • Alice Ann Dean. Girls' Glee Club. • Robert George Dearborn, Bob.” • Howard Duane Deitz, B. J. Baseball, Golf. • George Leonard DeLap, Bunky. Red Cross. • Nancy DeLap. Myron Andrew Deltgen, Stinky. Baseball, Dramatics, Spanish Club, Thespians, What a Life,” Newspaper. • Delores L. Denklau. Jane Addams Club. • Wayne Clarence Denklau. • Dick D. Dennis, “Rockie. Dramatics Club, Hi-Y, Thespians, What a Life, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi. • Daniel Chase Dennison, Dan. Basketball Manager, Football Manager, Student Council. • John M. Denni- son. Hi-Y. • Barbara Jean DeVol. 38 Theodore Dick. • Barbara Jean Dickey. Barb. Dramatics Club, Jane Addams Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y, Chorus. • Arlene Mae Diedrich, “SisD. GAA. • Jacqueline Joyce Diercks, “Jackie.'' Dra- matics Club, Tri-Y. • Joann E. Dierksen, “Joey.'' Dramatics Club, Latin Club, Quill Club, Early Morning Fellowship, Tri-Y, Rifle Club Treasurer, “What a Life, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, Mixed Quartet, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council, Girls' Trio, Robed Choir. • Arthur Vincent Dietz, “Art. Baseball, Rifle Club, Boys' State. Carroll Louis Dietze. Shirley Jean Dipple. GAA, Jane Addams Club Vice President. • Rochella Camilla Dixon. GAA, Girls' Glee Club. • Robert R. Dodds. Spanish Club, Rifle Club, Minstrel Show, Band. • James Leroy Doolittle, Jim. Student Council. • June Darlyne Doughty. • Helen Lucille Dowell. • Alan Darrel Draper, Al. Track. Elaine Dorothy Dreier. Girls' Glee Club. • Barbara E. Drenter, Barb. Jane Addams Club, Span- ish Club. • Kenneth S. Dribin. Wrestling. • Irene S. Druhl, Dee. Jane Addams Club. • Barbara E. Echelberry, “Barb-23.” Spanish Club, Chorus, Red Cross. • Thordis T. Eckman, Toot- sie. Dramatics Club, French Club Vice President, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Newspaper, Red Cross. Student Council. • Mardell M. Edens, Marty. GAA, Tri-Y. William L. Edvenson. Dramatics Club, Hi-Y, Service Club, Officers' Club, Rifle Club, What a Life. • Charles F. Eggert, “Fritz. Art Club, Hi-Y, Service Club, Officers' Club, Red Cross. • Dianne Ekstrand, Porky. Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council. • Donna Nadene Elder. Latin Club, Tri-Y. • Donna Lee Endres. • Dorothy Mae Engler, “Dody. • Harold James Ervin, “Tooney. 39 Evan Ross Evans. Track, Hi-Y, Service Club, Spanish Club, Officers' Club, Rifle Club. • Maren G. Evans. Dramatics Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Orchestra, Band. • Marjorie Elizabeth Evans, Midge.” Dramatics Club, GAA, German Club, Latin Club Secretary, Tri-Y Pres- ident, Red Cross Vice President, Girls' Glee Club, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. • Anne M. Ewoldt. GAA. • Richard Earle Fahl, Dick.” Football, Hi-Y, Band. • Betty JoAnne Fahren- krog. • Marian Dorothy Fahrner. GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Tri-Y Cabinet, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Red Cross, Newspaper Assistant Feature Editor. Rita A. Fennelly, Fen.” GAA, Rifle Club. • Louis R. Feuerbach, Louie.” Red Cross. • Gene Richard Feyen. Golf, Hi-Y, Spanish Club. • Patricia A. Fiedler, “Pat.” GAA, Spanish Club, Rifle Club. • Mildred Louise Finnegan, Millie.” German Club, Jane Addams Club, Rifle Club, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus. ° Marilyn Joyce Forari, “Lynn.” GAA, Jane Addams Club, Tri-Y. • Dorothy Lee Ford. Minstrel Show, Orchestra. Patricia J. Foster, Pat.” Dramatics Club, Tri-Y, Thespians, Minstrel Show. • Irene M. Frahm. • Peggy Jean Frantz, o Carolyn Jane Fredericks, Fredi.” French Club President, GAA, Latin Club, Quill and Scroll, Minstrel Show, Band, Newspaper Business Manager, Junior Class Vice President, Homecoming Attendant, Senior Class Secretary, Honorary Cadet Major. • David R. Friederichs, Dave.” Football, Track, Spanish Club, Boys' State, Student Council. • Donald E. Fritz. Basket- ball, Football. • Donna Mae Fritz, Fritzi.” GAA, Tri-Y. Janice Marilyn Frye. Art Club, Early Morning Fellowship, Tri-Y, Student Council. • Marlene Joann Fude, Jo.” • Joan M. Fuhrman. Art Club, Dramatics Club, French Club, GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y, Thespians, Rifle Club, What a Life,” Minstrel Show. • Jean G. Garcia. GAA, Chorus. • Gwendolyn Mary Gardner, Gwen.” Rifle Club. • Barbara L. Garland, Barb.” Dra- matics Club, French Club, Tri-Y, What a Life.” Robert E. Gamer, Gunner.” Track, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Advanced Chorus. 40 Gloria Ann Garvin. French Club, Rifle Club, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council. • Paul Eugene Geary. Basketball, Football Manager, Early Morning Fellowship. • Edwin L. George, Ed.” Football, Track Captain, Hi-Y, D Men's Club. • Toby F. Gershon, Tob.” Dramatics Club Secretary, French Club President, Latin Club, Tri-Y Cabinet, Thespians, Minstrel Show. Girls' Sextet, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council, Madrigal Choir. • John W. Gibson, Jack.” • Darlene M. Gilmore. Tennis, GAA, Spanish Club. • Jane H. Goethals. Herbert D. Goettsch, oibs.” • Mary L. Goetz. Early Morning Fellowship. • Patricia Ray Good, Pat.” Dramatics Club, Tri-Y, Thespians, What a Life,” Minstrel Show, Girls' Glee Club, Red Cross, Student Council. • Eva Lee Goodale, Jerry.” GAA, German Club President, Tri-Y Cabinet, Rifle Club, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council. • James Goodin, Jim.” • Douglas Thomas Goodman, Doug,” Rifle Club. • Patricia Ann Gorman, Pat.” GAA, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council. Norma J. Gray, Norm.” GAA, Quill Club, Minstrel Show, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council, Cheer- leader. • Marylen Jane Green, Len.” Art Club, GAA, Latin Club, Quill and Scroll, Tri-Y, Year- book Editor-in-Chief, Newspaper, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. • Dallas Gene Gregerson. Service Club. • Kathleen B. Grover, Kay.” Tennis, Dramatics Club, French Club, GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Band. • Isabellia May Gunder. • Barbara Maureen Gustaf- son, Little One. Art Club, GAA, Quill and Scroll, Rifle Club, Newspaper Exchange Editor. • Richard Harold Hadley, Dick. Newspaper. Bemadine M. Hamann, Bernie.” • Donald H. Hamann, Don.” • Lois M. Hamann. Student Council. • Nancy Louise Hamann. Dramatics Club, GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Quill and Scroll, Tri-Y Cabinet, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Yearbook Club Editor, Newspaper, Red Cross, Student Council. • Robert L. Hamilton, Bob.” Football, Hi-Y, Declamation, Extempore Speaking, Oratory, Newspaper. • Marilyn Eilene Hancock. Art Club, Spanish Club. • Jean Carolyn Har- grove, Jeanniebugs.” Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Newspaper. Pat Merle Harkins. ® Frederick Glen Harms, Fred.'' • Marian E. Harms. GAA. • Joyce Joann Harrington, ’‘Joy.” Quill Club, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club. • James Harrison, Jim. Newspaper Adver- tising Manager. • Diane Hartman, Di. French Club, GAA, Latin Club President, NFL Secretary, Quill and Scroll, Tri-Y, What a Life, Debate, Declamation, Extempore Speaking, Interpretive Read- ing, Oratory, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief, Red Cross, Girls' State. • Joyce Harvey. Joy Hassler. GAA, Jane Addams Club, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council. • James Robert Hav- ercamp, Havey. Golf, Hi-Y, Quill Club, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Chorus. • James A. Hawley, Jimmy. Dramatics Club Vice President, Thespians, What a Life, Student Council. • Judith Mae Hayes. • Mary Jean Hayes. Art Club, Early Morning Fellowship, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Trio, Robed Choir, Red Cross. • Susan Alice Healey, Sue. Dramatics Club, GAA, Latin Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y Cabinet, What a Life, Minstrel Show, Girls' Sextet, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Madrigal Choir. • Willard Paul Hedberg, Willie. Dramatics Club, Early Morning Fellowship President, Officers' Club, Min- strel Show, Boys' Quartet, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Chorus. Miriam Joyce Heilman. Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Advanced Chorus. ® Dawn Bee Helkenn. German Club, Jane Addams Club, Minstrel Show, Hi- De-Hi, Band. • Clifford Alva Hendricks, Cliff. Football, Hi-Y, Latin Club, Officers' Club. • Jack B. Hendricks. ® Millie Ann Hendricks. Early Morning Fellowship, Girls' Glee Club • Audrey Marie Hennen. GAA, Jane Addams Club, Latin Club Vice President, Quill Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y. • Gary Randall Herrmann. Football. Track, Senior Class President. Phyllis Katherine Hershberger, Skippy. Student Council. • Bobbe Jean Heskett, Bob. Jane Addams Club. • Dorothy Lee Hesse, Dottie. • Eldora Ilene Hicks, Dora. Jane Addams Club, Latin Club. • Joan E. Hiesrodt. Minstrel Show, Band. • Sally L. Hildebrand. Latin Club Vice President, Quill and Scroll, Rifle Club, Newspaper Club Editor. • Gwen Joyce Hildebrandt. 42 Barbara Diane Hill, Barb.' • James Philip Hill, Jim. Track, Spanish Club. • John J. Himbert. • Sally Hinchliffe. • Lore Hinrichsen. German Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y. • Philip Wayne Hinter- meister, Phil. Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Mixed Quartet. • Dorothea E. Hinze, Lou. GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Spanish Club, Elvin James Hirl, “Elvie. Basketball, Tracx Captain, Hi-Y. • John Roger Hitchings, Jukebox. Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, Orchestra, Boys’ State, First Place State Music Contest. • Charles Kelso Hoag. German Club, Minstrel Show, Orchestra. • Karen A. Hoban. GAA, German Club, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Rifle Club Secretary, Rifle Team, Chorus, Student Council. Honorary Cadet Colonel Can- didate. • Ardis Mae Holdt, “Artty. GAA, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club. • Elma I. Holm, Sis.” GAA, Tri-Y, Rifle Club. • Gary G. Holst. Service Club, Student Council. John B. Holtam, ‘Jack. Spanish Club. • Jean Ann House, “Deanne.” Jane Addams Club. • Evelyn A. Houseal, Evie.” Jane Addams Club, Early Morning Fellowship. • Duane F. Housley. • Gale Keith Hovey. Golf, Dramatics Club, Hi-Y President, Quill and Scroll, Service Club, Spanish Club, Newspaper. • Darwin Huff. Officers' Club, Rifle Club. • Ronald Ray Huff, Bird Dog. Baseball, Football, Track, Hi-Y, Latin Club, Service Club, Officers' Club, Boys' State. Dennis Michael Hughes, “Spike. • Deldris M. Hungness, De. Jane Addams Club. • Cecelia Ann Hunt, “Cece. • Phyllis Eileen Huntington. • Nancy Ann Hunzinger, Pooch. GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Red Cross. • Helen A. Huming. Dramatics, GAA, Latin Club Secretary, Quill Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Thespians, “What a Life, Minstrel Show. • Elaine A. Hyndman, Laine. French Club, Tri-Y Cabinet, Rifle Club, Minstrel Show, Girls' Sextet, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Newspaper, Madrigal Choir. 43 Barbara Anne Jager, Barb. Jane Addams Club, Red Cross. • Edna Louise Jansen, Bunny. • Marilyn Alvina Jansen, Mariline. GAA, Girls Glee Club. ® Anna A. Johnson. Chorus. • Colleen Margie Johnson, Cookie. GAA, Spanish Club, Student Council. • Loren R. Johnson. • Patricia J. Johnson, Patt. Dramatics Club, Spanish Club, Thespians, What a Life, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club. Joy J. Jones. French Club Secreary, GAA, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club Vice President, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Homecoming Queen. Junior Class Secretary, Student Council. • Jean M. Jorgensen. Art Club, GAA Vice President, Jane Addams Club, Red Cross, Student Council. • Donna Lou Kam- bach. Band. • Richard E. Karwath, Poods. Football. • E. Ada Kearney. Jane Addams Club, Early Morning Fellowship Secretary, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus. ° Mardel R. Keiser. Jane Addams Club, Tri-Y. • Marvin Anderson Keiser. Officers' Club, Student Council. Emery Merle Kellums, Curly. Football, Band, Boys' Sextet. • Larry K. Kelly, Red. Football. Track, Boys' State, Red Cross, Student Council. • Shirley A. Kerns, Ertz. GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate, Red Cross, Student Council, Cheerleader. • Susan Marie Ketelsen, Sue. Dramatics Club, Thespians, What a Life, Minstrel Show, Girls' Glee Club, Red Cross, Student Council. • John Louis Kettman. Golf. Student Council. • Tom Michel Kil- patrick. • Jack H. Kimmell. Elizabeth Ann Hynes, Bette. Club, Red Cross. • Kathleen Joan Ide, Sis. Chorus, Student Council. pr Mem Pat. Dramatics Club Secretary, GAA, Tri-Y, Thespians Sec- retary, Rifle ClubrRifle Te$n, Whet-a Life, Student Council. • Milton L. Iossi. Chorus, Band, A Cappella, Boys' Glee,Club, Basketball, Track, Boys' Quartet. • Allen Leonard Isaacs, Mike. Football, Track, Quill 6hlb, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella. • Mary Sue Jacobs, Suzi. Dramatics Club, French Club, Latin Club, Quill Club Secretary, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, Girls' Glee Club, Red Cross. • Ruth Jacobsen. 44 Patricia King. • Ruth Alice Kintzle, Bashful. • Dorothy Verlee Kirk. Duchess. • Arlene lean Kistenmacher, Kissy. Art Club, GAA, Jane Addams Club. • Marilyn J. Klehn. Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council. • JoAnn Lucile Klein, ‘Jo. Tennis, GAA, Student Council. • W. Peter Klein, Pete. Golf, Hi-Y, Latin Club, Quill Club, Officers' Club, Declamation, Newspaper, Student Council. Vernon Herbert Klindt. Vern. Student Council. • Beverly A. Kline, Bev. Jane Addams Club. Frank West Knierem. • Gerda Emma Koch. GAA, German Club President, Quill Club, Tri-Y. • Paul Franklin Koehler. Golf, Hi-Y. • Constance E. Koning, “Connie. French Club, Early Morn- ing Fellowship Secretary, Rifle Club, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Mixed Quartet, Girls' Glee Club. • Douglas B. Koss, “Doug. Dramatics Club, French Club, Hi-Y, Thespians, Camera Club, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Mixed Quartet, Student Council. Betty Irene Kraft, Betts. French Club, Spanish Club. • Mary Kreiter. Latin Club, Orchestra, Stu- dent Council. • Richard Duane Kresin, “Dick. Service Club, Spanish Club, Officers' Club, Stu- dent Council. • John Richard Kroeger, Johnny. Band. • Lois Ann Kroeger. Jane Addams Club. • James Robert Kroppach, Jim. Football, Track, Student Council. • Lillian Katherine Kuehl, Lill. German Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y. Robert Edward Kurtz, Bob. • William Lafrenz, “Bill. German Club, NFL, Thespians, Officers' Club, Declamation. • Marilyn Lambert. GAA, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Cheerleader. • Darlene Lane, D. GAA. • Floyd Lane. Football, Track, Red Cross. • Robert LeBuhn, “Rob. Baseball, Bas- ketball, Football, Track, Hi-Y, Band, Boys' State, All-State Football, All-State Basketball. • Danny Lee, Danny. 45 ee. rus. • Cecil Lego, Cec. Football, Track, Wrestling, Hi-Y. ® Betty Leh- rost, Ozzie. Football, German Club, Service Club Secretary, Officers' Club JoyJf State,'Student Council. • Richard Lengacher, Dick. Baseball, Basketball, Dra- Thespians, Student Council. • Ralph Levetzow. ® Patricia Lewis, Pat. fane Clu T Spanish Club. Robert Lewis, Bob. Service Club, Rifle Club. • Barb Liedke, Barb. Tri-Y, Student Council • J dwin Lindsey, Ed. Baseball, Basketball, Football Co-Captain, Hi-Y, Boys' State, All-State Foot- ball, All-Tournament Team Baseball. • Duane Long, Howie. ° Raphael Loussart, Ray. • Donald Luethje, Don. Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Officers' Club, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, Band, Swing- sters, All-State Band. • Rosemary Lukavsky. Robert Lydy, Bob. Art Club, Service Club, Officers' Club, Rifle Club. • Suzanne Lynch, “Suzie. Dramatics Club, Spanish Club, Minstrel Show, Girls' Sextet, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Advanced Chor- us, Madrigal. • Joseph McAllister, Joe. • Beverly McBride. • Charles McCarrel, Mac. Joyce McCollam. Jane Addams Club, Girls' Glee Club. • Esther McCoy, “Izzy. Betty McGill, Boots. • Jacqueline McKee, Jackie. Early Morning Fellowship. • Marilyn McKee, Jeanne. Latin Club, Early Morning Felllowship. • Robert McKee, Mac. Baseball, Bas- ketball. • Patrick McLaughlin, Pat. Minstrel Show, Red Cross. ® Richard McMahon, Mac. Basketball, Football, Track, Orchestra. • Marilyn Joyce MacKenzie. 46 Norris Magnuson. Early Morning Fellowship, Officers' Club, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Chorus. • Elmer Mahoney. Latin Club, Student Council. • Marvin Malik. Track, Service Club. • Louise Man- gelsdorf, 'Lou.'' • Donald Manley, “Gus. • Donna Lee Marihart, Doni.” Art Club, GAA, Ger- man Club, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Rifle Club, Yearbook. • Elmer Marland. Dewey Marselle, “Spider.” Football, Track. • Donald Martens, “Don.” German Club, Quill Club, Service Club, Officers' Club, Boys' State. • Helen Maria Martinez. Spanish Club, GAA, Jane Ad- dams Club, Girls' Glee Club. • Warren Martz. • Norman Mast, Norm.” Latin Club, Camera Club Vice President. • Don Maxfield, “Max.” Wrestling Co-Captain, Hi-Y. • Victor R. Meinert. Norma Melson, “Norm.” Dramatics Club, GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y, Rifle Club, Minstrel Show, Orchestra, Band. • Gerald Metcalfe, Jerry.” Hi-Y. • Robert Meyer, “Bob.” Track Man- ager. • Russell Meyer, Russ.” Golf, Hi-Y Secretary, German Club, Latin Club, Officers' Club Vice President, D Men's Club, Student Council President. • Wayne Meyer. Declamation, Orches- tra, Band. • William Meyer, Willie.” Track, Dramatics Club, Chorus. • Werner Michel, Mike.” German Club, Service Club, Officers' Club, Rifle Club, Student Council. Samson Mikitarian, Sam.” Wrestling, Red Cross 9 Leora Mildt. Tri-Y, Student Council. • Betty Miller. GAA. • Cecil Forrest Miller. Camera Club. Declamation. • Jane Miller, Janie.” Art Club, Dramatics Club, GAA, Quill Club, Spanish Club President, Tri-Y Vice President, Junior Red Cross President, Rifle Club, Homecoming Queen Candidate, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate, Student Council. • Lanora Miller. Quill Club, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Newspaper. • Robert Miller. Football, Student Council. 47 (yf aJL. Vernon Miller. • Lewis C. Mirfield. • James Moeller, Jim. Officers' Club, NRA. • Lyle Mohr. • Don Moldenhauer. • Richard Moomey, Dick. Student Council. • Melba Moore. Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus. Joyce Moorhead. GAA, Quill Club Secretary, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council, Newspaper Exchange Editor. • Jeanette Mouradian. • Norman Mudd. • Barbara Mulvihill, Barb. Dramatics Club, GAA, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Orchestra, Band. • Marlene Munro. GAA, Quill and Scroll, Tri-Y, Newspaper. • Mary Murphy, Murph. • Patrick Murphy. Football, Service Club, Officers' Club, Rifle Club Secretary, Rifle Team Captain. Albert Myers. • Nancy Myers, Cookie.” Dramatics Club, GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y. • Walter E. Neece. • Gladys Nelson. GAA. • Morris Nelson. • Willard Newman, Willie. Baseball, Basketball. • Jack Niemann. Track, Hi-Y, German Club, Camera Club, Rifle Club, Band, Student Council. Zerita Noah, Rita. • Paralee Norman. GAA, Quill Club Vice President, Quill and Scroll, Span- ish Club, Tri-Y, Newspaper Feature Editor. • Evelyn Oaks, Evie. GAA Treasurer, Girls' Giee Club, Homecoming Queen Candidate. • Kathleen O'Connor. GAA, Spanish Club, Rifle Club, Student Council. • Beverly Ohl, Bevie. GAA. Spanish Club, Majorette. • Vivian Ohm, Vide. Minstrel Show, Orchestra, Band. • Charles Olds. 48 Normagene Olinger. Early Morning Fellowship. • Wilma Olmsted, Willie.” Girls' Glee Club. ° Zelda Orcutt. GAA, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Majorette, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus, First Place Iowa Sub-State Twirling Contest 1949. • Esther Ortiz, Estie. Tennis, GAA, Jane Addams Club, Stu- dent Council. • Leroy Osborne, Ozzie. Football, Wrestling, Rifle Club Treasurer. • Chrystal Lucille Osterberg. • Donald Ott, Don. Baseball,-Officers' Club, Minstrel Show, Band. Lora Ott, Lorrie. lane Addams Club. • Shirley Ouderkirk. Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus. • Marguerite Ann Overstreet. • Raymond Pagel, ’Ray. Officers' Club. • Donald Pahl, Don. • Delores Palmer, “Dee. Majorette. • Vivian Parent. Jane Addams Club, Girls' Glee Club. Barbara Patterson, Barb.” Dramatics Club, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Band. • Delores Patterson, Dee. Girls' Glee Club. • Marion Pauletti. • Barbara Paustian, Pastion. Dramatics Club, GAA, Tri-Y Cabinet, Minstrel Show, Band, All-State Band. • Jean Peckenschneider. Chorus, Stu- dent Council. • Robert Peeters. • Loretta Peitscher, Larry. GAA, Tri-Y, Minstrel Show, Home- coming Queen Candidate, Student Council, Cheerleader. John Pelzel. Track. • Barbara Peters, Barb. Tennis, GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Rifle Club. • Katherine Peters, Katie.” Girls' Glee Club. • Margaret Peters, Marge. • Marianne Petersen. Jane Addams Club Secretary. • Marilyn Peterson. Chorus. • Shirley Peterson. Tri-Y, Red Cross, Student Council. 49 Ernest Piersall. • Eugene Piersall, Gene.” Wrestling Co-Captain, State Champ 1949-50. • Erna D. Pinnow, Ernie.” Art Club Secretary, French Club, GAA, Latin Club, Quill Club, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Yearbook Senior Editor, Student Council, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. • Dorothy Pohlman, Dottie.” Chorus, Red Cross. • Henry Pohlman, Hank.” • Don Popp, Don.” Football. • Nancy Powell. GAA, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Yearbook Activities Editor, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief, Homecoming Queen Candidate, Student Council Secretary, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. Jim Prachar, Prach. Baseball. • Billy Price, Bill.” Track. • Rosemarie Printy, Rosie. GAA, Minstrel Show, Drum Major, All-State Baton Champion in 1949-50. • Russell Proffitt, Russ.” Early Morning Fellowship, Band. • Arnold Pruter, Prut.” • Joan Puck • Virgil Puck, Virg.” Base- ball, Boys' State. William Puck, Bill.” Hi-Y, Spanish Club Treasurer, Boys' State, Student Council. • David L. Pulse. ® Arlene Mary Quinlan. • Harold Quinlan. • Marilyn Ragan. Latin Club, Girls' Glee Club. • Elmer L. Rahlf. • Betty Ann Ralfs. Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. Donald Rawson. • Jerry Redfearn. • Alice M. Reilly. • James Remer, Jim.” Early Morning Fellowship President, Minstrel Show, A Cappella, Red Cross. • Richard Resnick, Rich.” Base- ball, Orchestra, Student Council. • Rita Rice, Reet.” GAA, Jane Addams Club. • Suzanne Richardson, Sue.” Latin Club. 50 Bob Riedesel, Feet. ' • Joan Riessen, Jo. • Clayton Ripperton, “Rip. Spanish Club, Red Cross. • Eloise Ripperton. Spanish Club, Student Council. • Betty Ann Robb. Dramatics Club, GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, What a Life, Minstrel Show, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate, Red Cross, Student Council. • Betty Roberts. French Club, Tri-Y. • Donna Rock. Tri-Y, Student Council. Mardell Roehlk. GAA, Jane Addams Club. • Marlene Roehlk, Martini. GAA, Jane Addams Club. • Geraldine Roenfeldt, Gerry. Dramatics Club, GAA, Tri-Y. • Jim Rogers. Baseball, Red Cross, Student Council. • Craig Rohm. • Bob Rorick. Wrestling. • Delores Rosenberg, Babe. Rifle Club, Girls' Glee Club, Student Council. Joanne Rosenberger, Jo. GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Rifle Club Vice President, Minstrel Show, Girls' Sextet, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Homecoming Queen Candidate, Student Council District Officer, Madrigal. • Janice Rosenstrom, Jan. • Willis Rosing. • Mary Ruhl, Mare. Dramatics Club, GAA, Latin Club, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Tri-Y Treasurer, Yearbook Picture Editor, Student Council. • John Ryan. Dramatics Club, Thespians. • Patricia Ryan, Pat. Art Club, Jane Addams Club, Tri-Y. • Lorraine Salato. Dramatics Club, GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Rifle Club, Minstrel Show, Orchestra, Band, All-State Band. Jerome Samberg, Jerry. • Ronald Sass, Ron. Football, Track, French Club, Quill Club Presi- dent, Student Council. • Nancy Scharff, Nanc. Dramatics Club, GAA, Early Morning Fellowship, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Girls' Glee Club, Red Cross, Student Council. • Eugene Schebler, Gene. Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Boys' State, Red Cross. • Patricia Schebler, Pat. GAA, Student Council. • Betty Schellhorn, Shorty. Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Red Cross. • Marian Schick. GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Red Cross. 51 Maxine Schinckel. Art Club, Jane Addams Club. • Melvin Schmahl. Red Cross. • Janet Schmidt. Girls' Glee Club. • Robert Schmidt, Bob. Chorus. • Vaughn Schmidt. Service Club Treas- urer, Rifle Club, Chorus. • Marcella Schreck, Marcy. Girls' Glee Club, Student Council. • Darvin Schroeder, Red. German Club President. Shirley Schroeder. Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Band. • Henry Schuldt, Heinie. Baseball, Basketball, Hi-Y. • LaVonne Scott, Bonnie. Dramatics Club, GAA, Girls' Glee Club, Red Cross, Student Council. • Shirley Seemann. Tri-Y, Chorus. • Lois Seibel, Johnny. GAA, Quill Club. • Rich- ard Seibel. • Roger Seim, Rog. Track. Sandra Senjen. Art Club, Early Morning Fellowship, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Rifle Club, Red Cross. • Ruby Florence Shannon. GAA, Jane Addams. • Valera June Shaw. • Don Shewry. Football, Track, Rifle Club, Boys' State. • Dawny Shirlaw. Dramatics Club, GAA, Jane Addams Club Vice President, Early Morning Fellowship, Spanish Club, Girls' Glee Club, Chorus. • Margery Showers, Red. Art Club, Jane Addams Club, Early Morning Fellowship. • None Shugars. Dramatics Club, GAA, Tri-Y, Latin Club, Quill Club, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Yearbook Senior Editor, Newspaper, Red Cross, Student Council, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. Emmy Lou Shunk, Shorty. Dramatics Club President, Tri-Y, Thespians President, What a Life, Interpretive Reading, Majorette, Girls' Glee Club, Homecoming Queen Attendant, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate, Student Council. • Doris Siemens. Latin Club, Quill Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y. • Elaine Sierk. Jane Addams Club. • Geonet Sines. Dramatics Club, German Club, NFL Treasurer, Quill Club Vice President, Thespians, What a Life,” Debate Team, Declamation, Extem- pore Speaking, Interpretive Reading, Girls' Glee Club, Outstanding Woman Debater at Coe Col- lege. ® Tauna Sirota. GAA, Quill Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Declamation. • Bobby Slavens, Bob. Dramatics Club, NFL President, Thespians, Officers' Club, What a Life, Debate Team, Dec- lamation, Extempore Speaking, Radio Speaking, Interpretive Reading, Oratory, Senior Class Vice President, Student Council, Outstanding Male Debater at Coe College. • Shirley Sloan. Girls' Glee Club, Advanced Chorus, Student Council. 52 Dorothy Smiley, 'Smiley.'' French Club, Latin Club. ® Janet Smith. • Wilma Smith. • Patricia Smythe, Patte.” Tennis, GAA, Spanish Club, Tri-Y, Homcoming Queen Candidate, Honorary Cadet Colonel Candidate. • Betty Spencer. Quill Club, Red Cross. • David Sprague, Dave. Service Club, Officers' Club, Rifle Club. • Richard Stark, Dick.” NRA, Rifle Team. William Steen, Bill.” • James Steffen, Jim.” • William Stenger, Bill.” Basketball, Baseball, D Men's Club President, Student Council, Hi-Y, Football. ® Frank Steward. • Lowell Stiles. Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Chorus. • Paula Still. Dramatics Club, GAA, Quill Club Treasurer, Quill and Scroll, Spanish Club, Tri-Y Cabinet, Minstrel Show, Girls' Sextet Accompanist, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Red Cross, Newspaper Assistant Feature Ed- itor, Girls' Trio. • Dorothy Stillwell, Ike. Peggy Stoffers, Peg. • Diane Stoltenberg, Dee.” GAA, Red Cross. • Donald Stormer. Foot- ball. • Lou Ann Taft. Dramatics Club. • Wilma Taylor. Jane Addams Club President, Tri-Y. • Leonard Tedford, Ted. Football. • John Teegen, Jack.” Hi-Y. Catherine Theodorakis, Kay.” Quill Club. • Darryl Thoem. Student Council. • Franklin Thomas. • Katherine Thomas, Kathy.” • Margaret Titus, Meggie Ann.” Jane Addams Club. • Barbara Tobias, Toby. Tennis, GAA, Tri-Y, Student Council. • John Townsley. Track, Wrestling. Albert Trauffer, Bud.” • Buhr Troxell. Football. • Nora Turner. Dramatics Club, NFL, Quill Club, Tri-Y, Debate, Declamation, Interpretive Reading, Band. • Robert Twedt, Bob.” Service Club. • Gertrude Ullrich, 'Gertie.” GAA, Jane Addams Club. • Onnalee Underwood. GAA, Latin Club. Quill Club, Tri-Y, Declamation. • Peter Vagenas, Pete.” Dramatics Club, Thespians, What a Life, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, A Cappella. Alphonso Valdez, Al.” Football, Band. • Elias Vargas, Topper.” • Tom Villinis, Tiny.” Bas- ketball Manager. • Allan Vinson. Student Council. • Edward Vogel, Ed.” Art Club, Hi-Y. • William Wade, Bill. Basketball Manager, Hi-Y, Student Council. • Lois Walston. Latin Club, Girlsa3e Tom walterman, Bones ’ Baseball, Basketball, Student Council. • Wayne Walters. Football, Track, Hi-Y, Spanish Club, D Men’s Club. • David Waltz, Lucy.” Art Club, French Club, Quill Club, Service Club, Red Cross, Student Council. • Melvin Warner. • Jean Warren, Clyde.” GAA. • Ralph Weigandt, PeeWee.” Spanish Club. Red Cross. • Arlene Weiskopf. Student Council. Bruce Weldon. Baseball, Spanish Club. • Doris Wellmeier, Dori.” Chorus. • Roger Werthmann. • Joan Westendorf, Jo.” GAA, Red Cross. • Nellie Westphalen. Red Cross. • Betty Whitbeck. Jane Addams Club. • Janice White, Jan.” Beverly Whittemore, Bev.” • Mary Wilkinson. Latin Club, Tri-Y, Red Cross. • Edward Willers. Track, Hi-Y, D Men's Club. • James Willers. Track. • De Wayne Williams. • Donna Williams, Willie.” Latin Club, Tri-Y, Beginning Chorus. • Helen Willson. Dramatics Club, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Band. Doris Wilson. Jane Addams Club. • Dolores Winckler, Dee.” Early Morning Fellowship. • Dale Wingate, Windy.” Student Council. • Glenn Winter. Latin Club Treasurer, Minstrel Show, Hi-De-Hi, Band, Swingsters. • Edward Wirtz, “Edwardo.” • Barbara Wolf, “Bobbie.” Girls' Glee Club, Student Council. • Kathryn Wolf, Kitty.” French Club, GAA, Girls' Glee Club. Warren Wood. Football, Latin Club, NFL, Debate, Declamation, Extempore Speaking, Interpretive Reading. • Joyce Wooldridge, “Joy.” Dramatics Club, GAA, Jane Addams Club, Latin Club, Tri-Y, Camera Club, Majorette, Red Cross. ° Margaret Wouters, “Margie.” Girls' Glee Club. • Marion Young • Pauline Young. • Marilyn Youngs. Jean Ziebarth, “Jeannie.” GAA. • Verna Ziegler. • Tom Zuber. 55 Part of life centers around leisure activities. Person- alities are enriched by participation in such pastime. Home Joy Jones, Queen, and her attendants Gwen Andresen, Jane Fredericks, Betty Lou Brunson, and Emmy Lou Shunk presided over the fifteenth annual Homecoming festivities, October 28. Mayor Arthur Kroppach crowned Joy officially as the 1949 DHS Homecoming Queen. The royal party was elected from twelve candidates nominated in a sen- it aud October 24. Other candidates were Jane Miller. Evelyn Oaks, Loretta DHS Homecoming Queen and attendants. Betty Lou Brunson. Gwei Peitscher, N Bmyl 'owell, Joanne Rosen- rbara Siefers, and Pat Gwen Andresen, Queen Joy Jones, Jane Fredericks, Emmy Lou Shunk. coming Festivities began with a pep aud, followed by a car caravan of students through the business district. A dinner honoring the royalty was held at Hotel Blackhawk after which the party pro- ceeded to Brady Street Stadium to wit- ness the Davenport-Clinton football game. An informal dance was held in the gymnasium immediately following the game. Displays throughout the high school helped create a true Homecoming spirit. Taking first place in the displays was Dramatics Club, with GAA, Spanish Club, French Club, Hi-De-Hi, Room 36. IA 5, and Home Economics receiving Joy Jones. Homocoming Queen, aftor she had been presented the football at the Homecoming Dance. Gwen Andrescn and Harold Bischman watch as Mayor Kroppach places the crown on Queen Joy Jones' hoad. The Homecoming candidates. First Row: Betty Lou Brunson. Pat Symthe, Emmy Lou Shunk. Nancy Powell. Jane Miller, Loretta Peitscher. Back Row: Joy Jones. Joanne Rosenberger, Barb Sicfers. Evio Oaks, Jane Fredericks, Gwen Androsen. Spinsters' Spree 60 Wayne Walters takes his house keys from lulianne Benshoof as they say good-night after a wonderful evening. Looking pretty happy about things. Doris Dahlin helps Leonard Tedford off with his wraps. Stopping for a brief rest, some dancers watch Ray Winegar's band and singer as they perform. 61 Military Ball Cade' itatV, A v V «on° w‘ Aed toV .. «oV® s i ioU rAaj° s Standing at attention under the archway of the sabers are Russell Meyer, Bob Browning, Jane Fredericks. Ronald Huff, Edith Chamberlain, and Gwen Andresen. Edith Chamberlain, Honorary Cadet Lieu- tenant Colonel, and Jane Fredericks and Gwen Andresen, Honorary Cadet Majors, reigned over the 24th annual Military Ball sponsored by the ROTC cadet officers February 24. Preceding the dance, a banquet sponsored by the Officers' Club was held at the Cham- ber of Commerce honoring the royal party. Lieutenant Colonel Ted Corry, featured guest speaker, members of the school board, the ROTC staff. Officers' Club members, and their dates were present. The Military Ball Candidates. Front Row: Karen Hoban, Betty Cornelius, Nanc Shugars, Gwen Andresen. Erna Pinnow. Marylen Greo Edith Chamberlain, Bette Bruchmann, Jane Fredericks. Back Row: Emmy Lou Shunk. Nancy Powell. Midge Evans. Betty Ann Ral Betty Lou Brunson, fane Miller, Pat Symthe, Shirley Kerns. 62 Tho ton girls of the string ensemble add harmony and solt music to the Minstrel Show. One ol the most colorful numbers of the annual Minstrel Show, the Candy Cane dance line. Minstrel Show Happy Birthday to you . . . introduced the 1950 Jubilee Minstrel, which celebrated its tenth anniversary February 10 and 11. Unusual numbers included Ten Girls and Ten Violins, Put Your Shoes on Lucy, a group starring Mardell Herzberg and Mr. Detlef Herzberg, baton twirling by Rose Marie Printy, and “The Hoffmans, an acro- batic team. Solo performers were JoAnn Schlueter, Frank Trenery, Jr., Nancy Witt, Rita Clemons, Doug Koss, Dianne Ekstrand, Bob Browning, John Hitchings, and Mary Annis. The Minstrel Show, sponsored by the Band and Orchestra Parents' Club, was directed by Mr. F. E. Mortiboy, assisted by Miss Eleanor Pucci Miller and Mr. Kent Gannett. While tho entire chorus sings Happy Birthday, little Nancy Weekley blows out the candles on the cake. 63 drama Gerald Allen gives his ideas while his toammates in the panel discus- sion group listen. They are Bill Hanghian, Nancy Bearbower, Frank Schwengel. Gerald Allen. Janice White, Bill Sebolt. Henry Aldrich was the central character in the comedy, What a Life,” presented by the Dramatics classes as the All-School Play Oc- tober 20 and 21. Bob Slavens portrayed Henry while Sue Healey and Emmy Lou Shunk were double cast as Barbara Pearson. Myron Deltgen, Jim Harrison, Sue Ketelsen, Pat Albrecht, Geonet Sines, and Jim Hootman had other leading roles. Miss Florence Clark was the faculty director and Pat Foster, student director. During the year, advanced Dramatics stu- dents chose, cast, and directed one-act plays to present before clubs, church groups, and Jim Hawloy and Emmy Lou Shunk “cut a rug as the members of “High School Daze watch with diiierent emotions. Standing is Nina Griffing. Seated are Pat Albrecht, Dick Dennis. Helen Hurning. 64 Applying mako-up isn't as easy as it looks. That's what these dramatics students are finding out as they put on the greasepaint. civic organizations. Dramatics students repre- sented Davenport at the 22nd Annual Iowa Play Production Festival at Iowa University, March 31, with the production of Bargains in Cathay. The senior class play, Mother Is a Fresh- man, was presented May 25 and 26 under the direction of Mrs. M. E. Tornquist, faculty di- im Hootman and Sue Healey express dismay as Bob Slavens, n his role of Henry Aldrich, prepares to throw things. The scene is from the all-school play, What a Life.'' rector, and student directors, Emmy Lou Shunk and Helen Hurning. Pat Foster portrayed the role of Abigail, the mother; Sue Healey and Pat Ilten, Susan, the daughter; and Myron Deltgen, Professor Michaels. Some of the other members of the cast included Joan Fuhrman, Jim Harri- son, Emmy Lou Shunk, Nancy Powell, Keith Bates, Jim Hawley, and Harold Bischman. A scene from Jerry starring Hriyr Dadaian, Carol Miller, Pete Vagenas, Phyllis Dawson. 65 The Affirmative Debate Team. Front Row: Peg Milota. Nora Mae Turner, Linnea Thodt. Back Row: Bob Slavens, Franz MacLaughlin, Bill Bocgc. Marshall Hungness. Poise in speaking and debating can be at- tained through the many activities offered in the Public Speaking Division: debates, dec- lamation tournaments, individual speeches be- fore civic groups, state contests. This depart- ment is under the direction of Mr. A. E. Keiber. Resolved that the President of the United States should be elected by the direct vote of the people was the debate question for the year. Members of the affirmative squad were Bob Slavens, leader; Bill Boege, Nora Mae Turner, Francis MacLaughlin, Peg Milota, Mar- shall Hungness, and Linnea Thodt. Negative squad members were Geonet Sines, leader; Warren Wood, Ralph Petersberger, Dave Flem- ing, and Diane Hartman. The National Forensic League. 66 Tho Boy3' Debate Team. Front Row: Ralph Petersberger, Bill Boegc, Bob Slavcns. Second Row: Ralph Wiggcrs. Norman Stein, Dave Fleming, V arron Wood. Frank Biehl, Marshall Hungness, Clay Dawson. Third Row: Forrest Buck, Franz MacLaughlin, Reed Phillips. The Nogative Debate Squad. Front Row: Diane Hart- man, Ralph Petersberger. Peg Milota. Back Row: Warren Wood. Geonet Sines, Clay Dawson. Debators and student declamatory contest- ants represented Davenport in the Coe Collage Tournament, Augustana Tournament, Burling- ton Invitational, State Forensic League Finals, and the State Contest. Bob Slavens served as President of the Na- tional Forensic League, honorary public speak- ing organization; Bill Boege, Vice President; Diane Hartman, Secretary; Geonet Sines, Treasurer. To gain membership into the club a student must earn a total of twenty points, based on the rating received in contests and service speeches given before public groups. The DHS chapter of NFL ranks first in the nation. The Girls' Declamatory Squad. Front Row: Diane Hartman, Betty Davidson, Barbara Liedtke. Back Row: Peg Milota, Betty Neuman, Priscilla West, Joyce Furlong, Nora Mao Turner, Linnea Thodt. The State Representatives. Front Row: Diane Hartman, Ralph Petersberger, Bill Boegc. Back Row: Bob Slavens, Goo- net Sines, Warren Wood, Clay Dawson, Priscilla West, Dave Fleming, Marshall Hungness. 67 The A Cappella Choir. Here the group is rehearsing for one of its main performances. Vocal .s- sex,., H SrvSW« Tobjoerehcn. Entertaining at various school and commu- nity functions constitutes the main activities of the Vocal Music Division. For those who wish to actively participate in producing music or merely wish to study it for better appre- ciation and understanding, DHS offers these courses: A Cappella, Girls' Glee Club, Ad- vanced and Beginning Choruses, Beginning Voice, and Music Appreciation. A major event of the Vocal Department was the presentation of the annual Hi-De-Hi pro- gram November 15 and 16. Among those who had solo parts were Joanne Rosenberger, Nancy Witt, Bob Browning, Doug Koss, Sue Lynch, Bill Allen, Toby Gershon, and Jerry Thordsen. The A Cappella Choir and Advanced Chorus sang “Let's Take An Old-fashioned Walk, “The Old Lamp-lighter, “For Me and My Gal, Hello Ma Baby, Cuddle Up a Little Closer, and “Shine on Harvest Moon. 68 Music Members of A Cappella and Advanced Chorus furnished the musical background for the Minstrel Show held February 10 and 11. The theme was centered around the Minstrel's tenth anniversary. Providing the musical selections for the Christmas program is a yearly event for A Cap- pella. Singing at the Palmer School Baccalau- rate Service and appearing before numerous civic clubs were other activities of this musical group. Small vocal groups, along with the A Cap- pella Choir, competed at the District Music Contest held in Clinton April 1. The choruses presented vocal selections at the annual Spring Festival held May 12 and 13 in Davenport. Girls' Glee Club. 69 Orchestra From the proceeds of numerous Min- strel Shows, the DHS band this year purchased new uniforms. The familiar red coats were replaced with royal blue jackets trimmed in red and gold; blue-gray trousers and blue hats adorned with red plumes completed the ensemble. Under the direction of Mr. F. E. Morti- boy, director of instrumental music, the Band and Orchestra worked hard to attain the reputation of being among the finest in the mid-west. While Peg Milota waits patiently with her violin. Bob Bennett plays some hot jazz on his trumpet. Mr. Mortiboy. band director, and the orchestra stop practice for a few minutes to pose lor their picture. 70 The annual Band and Orchestra concert was held April 13 with Cecil Leeson, saxophonist, as guest soloist. Groups receiving honors from the Dis- trict Contest, held at Clinton April 1, went on to the Sub-State at Centerville, and from there to the State Contest held at Perry. The entire band traveled to Centerville for the Sub-State Contest. Davenport was host to the annual Spring Festival May 12 and 13. The festival included musical groups from Burlington, Iowa City, Clinton, and Davenport. The DHS Drum Majorettes. ludy Workman. Zolda Orcutt, Do- lores Olsen, Emmy Lou Shunk, Rose Marie Printy, Beverly Ohl, Delores Palmer. Nancy Ticdeman, Marjorie Rosonboom. 71 B ackhawk Something by which to remember those won- derful days in high school — the Blackhawk yearbook! An illustrated memo to be taken from the shelf many times by its reminiscing owner. This year's theme, Dreams, definitely represents the content of the yearbook. Marylen Green, Editor, and Associate Editor Eva Brauchle, guided their co-workers in the completion of the 1950 yearbook. To the Art Editor, Betty Cornelius, fell the task of drawing the layouts for each page, de- signing the cover, and planning the division pages. Betty received a helping hand from her assistants, Sidney Coles and Earle Florence. Gwen Andrc8on, Erna Pinnow, Class Editor, and Nanc Shugars, Class Editor, make sure all the seniors' names aro verified. Mr. Forrest D. Sisscl, Publica- tions Advisor; Eva Brauchle, Associate Editor; and Miss Ruth Laxson, Editorial Advisor, check on layouts for the sports pages. During the fall semester, numerous photo- graph studios were busy taking pictures of senior DHS students. After the photos were re- turned to high school, Erna Pinnow and Nanc Shugars, Class Editors, arranged the pictures alphabetically, checked names and positions with an office list, and found out the activities and nicknames of students. One misplaced picture required the re-alignment of an entire sheet. 72 yearbook By now, Mary Ruhl, Picture Editor, should be well informed on the proceedings of the various school clubs. It was Mary's job to attend all meetings at which pictures were taken, and write and later verify the name of each student. Club Editor, Nancy Hamann, collected data from each of the clubs, organized it into narra- tive copy, and combined it with pictures and underlines to complete the club layouts. Nancy Powell, Activities Editor, edited all activities copy which included Homecoming, Hi-De-Hi, Military Ball, other main events and the work of the different departments. Sharing the writing of the sports stories were Jim Watt and Dale Buhl. Besides writing copy, they planned and supervised pictures and layouts for the sports pages. The business and adver- tising part of the yearbook was headed by Harold Bischman, with the help of willing assistants. The prodigious efforts of the Blackhawk year- book and newspaper staffs were rewarded with a publications banquet held at the end of the year. Getting ideas from other yearbooks are Nancy Hamann. Club Editor; Nancy Powell, Activities Editor; and Mary Ruhl, Picture Editor. Looking over the cuts are Sidney Coles, Assistant Art Editor, and Betty Cornelius, Art Editor. 73 Blackhawk Editor-in-chicf for the fall somestor. Nancy Powell. A new home with first-class equipment, in- stalled last summer, paved the way for this year's Blackhawk newspaper staff. Room 64 was converted into a journalism office thus offering many more possibilities in the produc- tion of successful publications. The Blackhawk is, in reality, the eyes and ears of Davenport High School. It is a student publication focusing its attention upon students, faculty, all high school activities, and signifi- cant happenings to citizens of our community. Within the six page editions could be found fact, information, and entertainment. In each strove toward making the Black- mlined as tomorrow, complete as an jtim as today. the assistdnfce of the prjrit shop and Diane Hartman, the spring semester Editor-in-Chief ol The Blackhawk. Dale Buhl, News Editor, and Jim Watt, Sports Editor, enjoy an articlo in The Blackhawk. Marleno Munro and Lanora Miller hand the make- up dummy to Eddie Behr, Head Pressman, for printing. Paralee Norman. Foaturo Editor, and Sally Hilde- brand, Club Editor, confer on the headline schedule. Miss Ruth baxson, instructor, served as editorial advisor for newspaper and yearbook; Mr. Forrest D. printing instructor, was the publications ad visor. Nancy Powell acted as Editor-in-Chief for the fall semester. Other staff members were Diane Hartman, News Editor; Paralee Norman, Fea- ture Editor; Sally Hildebrand, Club Editor; Dale Buhl, Sports Editor; Marian Fahrner, Circulation Manager; Jim Harrison and Harold Bischman, Advertising Managers; Jane Fredericks, Busi- ness Manager; Barbara Gustafson, Exchange Editor. During the spring semester Diane Hartman served as Editor-in-Chief; Dale Buhl, News Edi- tor; Paralee Norman, Feature Editor; Sally Hil- debrand, Club Editor; Jim Watt, Sports Editor; Jim Harrison, Advertising Manager; Lora Klindt, Business Manager; Shirley Discher, Pat Wiese, Circulation Managers; Donna Schuster and Barbara Gustafson, Exchange Editors. A scene from the Annual Hi-Do-Hi show sponsored by the Music Department. The theme for this year's Hi-De-Hi program, presented by the A Cappella Choir on Novem- ber 15 and 16, was The Old Lamplighter. A program of songs was built around this theme. Ron Cook acted as The Old Lamplighter ' who served as Master of Ceremonies. Soloists included Doug Koss, Toby Gershon, Jerry Thordsen. Bob Browning, Paula Still, Joann Dierksen, Pete Vagenas, Sue Lynch, Bill Allen, Joanne Rosenberger, Nancy Witt, and the girls' Hi-De-Hi sextet. The last number featured a violin obligato by Helen Kennedy and Jo Ann Schlueter. The DHS Swingsters accompanied the choir and some of the soloists. The entire show was directed by Mr. Kent Gannett, vocal music instructor. Mr. Gannett also arranged most of the pieces for group singing and accompaniment. Pete Vagenas, Paula Still, Joann Dierksen, Doug Koss perform while the other members of the cast listen intently. The Tennessee Mountain Boys. John Hitchings, Doncil Ault, Charles Hoag, Paul Atkins give out with some real hillbilly music at the All- School Party, the Tramp Trot. The sophomores entertain themselves by dancing to the music of the Swing- stors at the annual Newcomers' Party. During the year school parties were held. On October 4 the Newcomers' Party was held for sophomores and all new students. The Senior Sock Hop was strictly a senior event held in the gymnasium November 23. The All- School party, January 25, was the first party of this type, and was sponsored by the Student Council. The Junior Class was honored at the Junior Cotton Ball held April 14. It's time to take off your shoes. And that is exactly what Elma Holme. Mr. Voris. Ed Vogel. Joan Fuhrman. Helen Hurning. Karen Hoban are doing as Bill Puck and Virgil Puck check them at the Senior Sock Hop. 77 The Student Council Officers. Front Row: Russell Meyer. President; Mr. Don Hempstead, Advisor; Nancy Powell, Secretary. Back Row: Ed Lindsey, Treasurer; Roger Beckwith. Vice President. The student governing body of DHS is the Student Council. The Council's purpose is to cope with all school situations in a beneficial way, thus improving our high school and its citizens. At the beginning of the fall term, a represent- ative and an alternate, chosen on citizenship and scholastic ability, were elected to attend bi-monthly meetings. Executive officers for the year were Russ Meyer, President; Roger Beck- with, Vice President; Nancy Powell, Secretary; and Ed Lindsey, Treasurer. Various committee heads were appointed in addition to the offi- cers. Heading the Constitution committee was Bob Slavens; Service committee chairman, Shir- ley Kerns; Ron Sass, Program; Connie Ward, Rules committee. Mr. Don Hempstead, Assist- ant Principal, served as faculty advisor. This year's Council activities were the spon- sorship of the annual Christmas program, the Naumann Memorial Fund, and a Melody Mill drive. Early in the fall the executive officers attended the State Student Council Convention held at Marshalltown. In January the Student Council sponsored an All-School Party. During March a campaign was conducted throughout the school in con- nection with the bond issue to improve the Brady Street Stadium. 78 Cro$s The annual Junior Red Cross membership drive was held early in the fall semester. At this time each student was asked to contribute to the fund, and received in return his member- ship card and emblem. Jane Miller was elected President of the or- ganization; Midge Evans, Vice President; George Beck, Secretary; Diane Hartman and Sue Jacobs, representatives to the Senior Red Cross Council. A representative and an alter- nate were elected by each homeroom to serve on the Junior Red Cross. The Red Cross is mankind's badge of mercy. Its symbolism exists not only in the United States, but in every country in the world as a universal sign language . . . synonymous for aid, relief, and hope. Calls come not only from the underprivileged and stricken of foreign countries, but from those in our own country. The people of America add all they can to this charitable organization, and the Junior Red Cross carries out the tradition for the young people up through high school age. One of the main projects of the Junior Red Cross this year was distributing gift boxes which were filled voluntarily and sent to the needy children in war-torn countries. Approxi- mately 125 boxes were filled. The Red Cross Officers. Conferring are Midge Evans, Vice President; George Beck. Secretary: Miss Pauline Cotter, Advisor; and Janie Miller, President. 79 1 I IL (I It it i First Row: Mary Ruhl. Jano Millor. Jano Fredericks. leanotto Dooring. Second Row: Toby Gorshon, Miss Schultz. Sue Healey. Miss Albrocht. Midge Evans. Miss Horn. Lois Braack. Carol Hoersch. Third Row: Elaine Hyndman, Paula Still. Nonie Titus, Barb Paustian. Nancy Hamann. Diane Hartman. Eva Goodale. Betty Cornelius, Marian Fahrner. The Southeast Iowa Area Y-Teen Conference was held in Davenport this year on October 1 at the First Presbyterian Church. The theme for the conference was Clear Thinking for Confus- ed Times ' and the principal speaker was Mr. John J. Simmons from Minneapolis. Our Tri-Y girls nominated and supported Lois Braack, a junior, for president of the conference. She was elected and will serve as president at the conference next fall. Officers President......................Marjorie Evans Vice President.....................Jane Miller Secretary..............Jane Fredericks reasurer...................Mary Ruhl This year Tri-Y had one of the largest mem- berships in the history of the club. Over two hundred members met every other Wednesday at the YWCA to take part in the activities planned for them. At their first meeting on September 14, the usual Round-Up Party was held, welcoming all new members. The eighteen Cabinet members presented a skit entitled The Three Bears. Mr. Paul Still, assistant basketball coach and a scout for the DHS football team, was the speaker at the September 28 meeting. He ex- DjU vXL A U' -uXa, y 82 First Row: Doris Dahlin, Pat Smylhe, Marian Schick, Botty Brunson, Botto Bruchmann, Mickey Alloy, lean Hargrove, Barb Licdtke, Botty Ann Robb, Gwen Andresen, Erna Pinnow, Thordis Eckman, Joyce Moorhead, Marlene Munro. Betty Roberts, Nancy Joan Myers. Second Row: Nancy Hunzingcr, Marylon Green, Barbara Atkins, Barbara Peters, Mardel Keiser, Jeanette Mouradian, Shirley Oudorkirk, Pat Ryan. Donna Rock, Nancy Powell, Donna Marihart, Nora Mae Turner, Tauna Sirota, Karen Hoban. Sally Hinchliifc, Barb Patterson, Joan Fuhrman, Pat Foster. Holon Hurning. Yolande Carstens, Shirley Schroodor, Helen Willson, Onnolcc Underwood, Lanora Miller. Third Row: Loretta Peitschor. Nancy ScharH, Patte Dannacher. Vivian Armstrong, Gerda Koch, Doris Siemens, Joy Harrington, Lore Hendrickson, Pauline Young, Marilyn Klehn, Paraloe Norman, Joann Dierksen, Pat Ilten, Barb Garland, Zelda Orcutt, Julie Benshoof, Marilyn Lambert, Melba Moore. Lorraine Salato, Kay Grover. plained the layout of the football field and demonstrated some of the officials' calls on different plays. A fall dance, Shine N' Shuffle ' was held October 22 at the YWCA. From each couple two candy bars were collected at the entrance to be donated to the Chocolate for Christmas” fund. These candy bars were then sent over- seas. A demonstration by a hair stylist was given at the meeting on November 9. One of the Tri-Y girls lost four inches of her hair as the stylist demonstrated the do's” and don'ts” of cutting hair. She also answered many ques- tions on the beauty problems of teenagers. At Thanksgiving time the members were all asked to bring a can of fruit or vegetables to the meeting. The food was then packed in boxes and delivered to needy families through- out the city. Tri-Y girls made money for their club by as- sisting in the sale of the Y chapter's Christmas tree tickets. At one of the most outstanding programs of the year. Mayor Arthur Kroppach was made an honorary member of Tri-Y. After having the membership bestowed upon him, Mayor Kroppach gave a short talk to the club. Jerry Crosby, Hi-Y member, was guest at the December 7 meeting. He distributed question- naires on boy-girl relations which the girls filled out during the meeting. These question- naires were then read and discussed at a panel discussion of the Hi-Y club. Many Tri-Y members participated in the an- nual Hanging of the Greens” ceremonial at the YWCA December 8. Outstanding among the organization's pro- grams was the Christmas pageant which was 83 held in the DHS auditorium in order to accom- modate a larger audience. The meeting was open to the public. The pageant included many different Bethlehem scenes, and the music was provided by several of DHS' A Cappella choir members. The annual Christmas date party was held December 22 at the Parish House of the Trinity Cathedral. The dance was called Mistletoe Magic and the decorations and refreshments centered around the Christmas theme. A play, The Bride Wore Red Pajamas, was presented at the January 25 meeting. Taking part in the skit were Pat Foster, Harold Bisch- man, Dick Dennis, and Bob Smith. On February 8, Dr. Lydia Iordan was the featured speaker. She spoke on sex relations. At the March meeting Lieutenant Dean Wahn from the Central Fire Station spoke on Nec- essity for First Aid. A style show entitled Dreamer's Holiday was given March 29. Several of the Tri-Y girls modeled various fashions to a background of music. During Brotherhood Week a talk was given by Reverend John Lewis, pastor of Mount Ida Presbyterian Church. Tri-Y and Hi-Y once more sponsored the Easter Holy Week services held at the Trinity Cathedral, April 4-7. Speakers for this year's services were Reverend F. G. Codd, Reverend Everett Allen, Reverend James Uhlinger, and Mr. Fred Jacobi. The second Co-Ed Carnival, open to the pub- lic, was sponsored by Tri-Y and Hi-Y again this year. The party was held April 28 at the YMCA and included many activities. Commit- tees planning the event were chosen from both clubs, and those acting as chairmen were First Row: Elaine Wolfe, Carol Vollert, Arlene Brix. Shirley Anderson. Sue Derry. Skip McConkey. Pat McKillup. Gorry Rust, Gerry Hoard. Lucile Weber. Connie Ward. Bernice Ekstein. Joanne Guyer. Second Row: Joan Hays, Lois Hoefer. Delores Jchr- ing. Nina Griffing. Marilyn Beuse, Jean Jones, Carol Mudge, Ina Hays, Marilyn Schaefer, Jo Rochau. Mary Lou Jonos, Nancy Rock, Donna Schuster, Donna Hein, Joyce Rose, Pauline Ruben, Peg Milota, Betsy Cline, Jill Diamond. Eva Brauchle. Third Row: Ruth Rust. Shirley Discher. Nancy Schmidt. Myrna Buttschau. Pat Wiose, Katy Ohland, Eleanor Frick. Arlene Steffen, Frances Cope. Shirley McCoy. Carolyn Mizlo. Priscilla West. Lois Paustian. Judy Benfer, Sidney Coles. 84 First Row: Sharon Lockio. JoDoo Mooro. Martha Kerns, Jan Crouch, Rudy Leo Goebel, Sue Tate, Judy Nolen, Virginia Iones, Sue Seydel, Patty Nine. Marilyn Hartcnberger, Georgia McCormick, Carolyn Whitcomb. Diane Tenenbom, Marian Bailey. Second Row: Katharine Block. Joyce Leo, Betty Ann Case, Rhoa Jean Engel, Bettelou Smith, Mary Carolyn Schurr. Lois Under- wood, Janet Larson, Barbara Ncsham, Beverly Bell, Ann Steadman, Sue Lane, Paula Ladehoif, Ellen Ritchie, Joy Fraser, Billie Wolfe, Shirley Thode. Sheila Wittenmoyor, Shirley Voss. Joyce Furlong, Carol Miller. Third Row: Jean Brown, Debby Cass- ling, Nancy Wells, Carol Krebill. Jeanette Brown. Virginia RuLon. Sally Schlueter, Nancy Wells, Jean Maas. JoAnn Gitzy. Sarah Fuhrman. Carol Fisher. Barbara Stuhr, Mary Ann Van Houten, Helen Mohr, Karen Klehn, Marelu Hallauer. Jerry Jager, Elaine Hyndman, Stewart Nystrom, Nancy Hamann, and Dave Fleming. Jim Lind- say was general chairman for the event. On April 22 Tri-Y held their third date party at the Y,” called the Spring Fling.” The Klem Kadiddle Hop,” annual hard times party, was held at Duck Creek Park May 19. Tri-Y ended the year with its annual Rose Banquet when the officers for the forthcoming year were installed. The governing body of the club, the Cabinet, consists of eighteen girls who serve as chair- men of various standing committees and the officers. They meet every other Thursday eve- ning to outline activities for the club. The Cabi- net girls held a slumber party at the YWCA, and a good time was had by eating, singing, and gabbing. At the first Cabinet meeting in September, a dinner was served at Midge Evans' home, after which a business meeting was held. Those serving on the Cabinet besides the regular offi- cers v ere Diane Hartman, Toby Gershon, Eva Goodale, Nancy Hamann, Paula Still, Marian Fahmer, Sue Healey, Barb Paustian, Elaine Hyndman, Jeanette Doering, Nonie Titus, Lois Braack, Carol Hoersch, and Betty Cornelius. Miss Peggy Albrecht of the YWCA, Miss Frances Schultz, and Miss Ollie Horn served as advisors to the club. Tri-Y was honored this year to have Vice President Jane Miller serve as president of the Iowa Y-Teens. She was elected at the annual Y-Teen summer conference held in Grinnell last June. Miss Albrecht, was also selected as general advisor of the conference to be held in June 1950. 85 Officers President...........Betty Lou Brunson Vice President........Jean Jorgensen Secretary-Treasurer....Jeanette Doering Program Chairmen......Betty Cornelius Virginia Halden The Girls' Athletic Association at Davenport High School is designed to promote interest in active sports, and provide a well-organized athletic program. The club, with a membership of over 200, is one of the largest in school. To be eligible for membership, one must have fifty points. At the October meeting initia- tion was held for approximately 125 girls. The new members were paddled into many stunts and surprises. First Row: Mrs. Steckcl, Betty Ann Robb, Mary Ann Ruhl, Jeanette Doering, Betty Cornelius, Jean Jorgenson, Betty Lou Brunson, Loretta Peitscher, Shirley Kerns. Barb Sieiers, Norma Gray, Miss Yermasek. Second Row: Barbara Peters. Dawny Shirlaw. Marian Fahrner, Donna Marihart, Jane Miller, Martha Jo Curry. Mardcll Edens, Esther Ortiz, Darlene Gilmore, Jo Klein, Barb Tobias, Diane Stoltenberg. Third Row: Pat Dannacher, Nancy Scharff, Paula Still. Mickey Alley, Nancy Hunzinger, Bette Bruch- mann, Betty Hynes, Karen Hoban. Helen Hurning, Kay Grover. Lorraine Salato. Fourth Row: Sally Hinchliiie, Dorothea Hinze, Barb Atkins, Lon Green, Erna Pinnow, Gwen Androscn, Paulino Young, Marlene Munro, Tauna Sirota, Onnolee Underwood. Marian Schick. Fifth Row: Zelda Orcutt. Barb Paustian, Barbara Gustafson, Marie Entler. Rita Fonnelly. Kathleen O'Conner. Norma Melson, Barb Mulvihill. Jane Fredericks, Doris Dahlin. Sixth Row: Sue Healey, Midge Evans, Nancy Hamann, Nancy Powell, Pat Smythe, Marilyn Lambert. 86 First Row: Marian Atkinson, Carol Miller, Darlene Parizek, Lorraine Fowler, Margie Hagan, Barb Courtney, Jo Hart, Evio Lund- quist. Dee Pohlmann, Mary Ann Zimmerman, Marilyn John, Shirley Anderson, Carolyn Staples, Donna Cavanaugh. Socond Row: Duretta Delp, Donna Hein. Lois Braack, Eva Brauchle, Bernice Ekstein. Joanne Guyer. Pauline Ruben, Skip McConkoy, Gerry Hoard, Gerry Rust, Connie Ward. Lucilc Wobor, Sue Derry. Third Row: Bernice Kardel. Mary Peterson, Alice Juho, Bornadine Bohman, Bonnie Anderson. Marilyn Bouse, Delores Johring, Judy Bonier. Carol Hoersch, Jill Diamond, Betsy Cline, Joan Hays, Sidney Coles, Kathryn Ohland. Fourth Row: Dorothy Jorgenson. Phyllis Quinn, Katie Hatchitt, Pat Erickson. Betty Criger, Pat Sampson. Marilyn Bane. Pat Green. Eleanor Frick. Jackie Pahl. Barbara Edens, Lora Klindt. Ray Smith. Filth Row: Joan Bcnnott. Joanne Rcinhold. Alice Moss, Janice Moss. Ruth Schabilion. Elaine Wolfe, Carol Voller, Verna Flonhor. Nor- ella Lodehoif, Frances Copo, Arlene Steffen. Shirley Discher. Sixth Row: Delores Meyer, Mary Schellenberg, Shirley Baird. Vera Flenler. The theme for the annual Spinsters' Spree this year was the Holly Hop, held December 2. Betty Lou Brunson, president, served as general chairman for the event, and the chairmen of the various other committees were Mary Ruhl and Betty Cornelius, decorations; Paralee Nor- man, publicity; Barb Siefers, tickets; Nancy Powell, floor show; and Loretta Peitscher, cor- sages. Programs were in the form of a green leaf tied with a red ribbon and a tiny bell. The gym was decorated with Christmas trees and the orchestra was seated in a huge sleigh made of heavy cardboard. The floor show included Bob Smith giving imitations, and a quartet consist- ing of Jerry Thordsen, Jim Havercamp, Pete Vagenas, and Doug Koss singing Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer. 87 The December meeting was a banquet to which the members were asked to bring a can of fruit or vegetables. These cans were packed in boxes and sent to the Salvation Army which distributed them to needy families throughout the city. In January an ice skating party was held at Credit Island. The members were provided transportation by busses, and refreshments were served. The last meeting this year was the GAA pic- nic. Baseball, volleyball, and games of various kinds were enjoyed. Letters and pins were awarded at this time. The following point sys- tem is used in awarding these letters and pins: Four points an hour are awarded for partici- pation in various sports, either at school or outside of school, with 500 points needed for a GAA letter. One thousand points entitles a girl to a state pin. A three-striped letter, the highest award given, can be earned by attain- ing 1750 points. The advisors of GAA are Mrs. Marion Steckel and Miss Shirley Yermasek. First Row: Arlene Metzger, Delores Mingus, Georgia McCormick. Marilyn Hartonborger. Sally Schlueter, Ian Hancock, Annette Mellinger, Martha Kerns, Diane Tenonbom, Patricia Seibel, Elaine Diodrich. JoAnn Gitzy, Jean Maas. Second Row: Kathleen Werthmann, Dorothy Eichner, loan Curtis, Shirley Burch, Ila Jean Marti, }oyco Lcavis, Marcia Risholl, Jacki Hintze, Jean Potts. Johanne Shugars, Nancy Wells. Third Row: LaVonno Schrocdcr. Dona Litschcr, Mary Smith, Dona Moflitt. Darlene Metzger. Bertha Albright. Carol Fowler. Carol Koelle, Janet Larson, Barbara Garcia. Mary Lou Schebler. Barbara Wortman, Joanne Stanger. Fourth Row: Helen Mohr, Marelu Hailaucr, Lydia Mouradian. June Fox, Susan Campbell. Gwen Steffen, Kay Harrington. Nadino Blackledge, Maylen Englund. Shirley Lavitgan, Sue Seydel. Bcv Bell, Rudy Lee Goebel. Fifth Row: Lou Ellen Halo, Sue Lane. Carol Miller, Mary Ann Van Houtcn, Barbara Stuhr. Jan Crouch, Ann Steadman, Patsy Nine, Virginia Jonos, Sharon Lockie. Barb Nesham, Sue Tate. Judy Nolen. Sixth Row: Billie Wolfe, Marilyn Koenig. Mary Cosby. Jane Furlong. Choryll Goottsch. Mary Cheurr, Betty Ann Case. Jan Leahy, Donna Peterson. Rhea Engel, Pat Groen, Janice Martin. Shirley Watkins. Seventh Row: Carol Fisher. Paula Ladohoff, Mary Ann Neece. Marlono Hammill. 88 First Row: Shirley Thode. Marjorie Williams, Joyce Frazer, Ellen Ritchie. Mary Sehurr. Jan Leahy. Lu Dene Brown. Donna Peterson. Second Row: Abonne Ridven, Duretta Delp, Marilyn Ragan. Lola Suward. Barbara Gould, Beverly Garvin, Lois Un- derwood. Jean Griffith, Dolores Relgel. Janice Crouch. Marian Bailey. Suo Dorry. Third Row: Irvan Kummerfeldt, Nancy Smith, Jo Ellen Lottridge, Marilyn Hartenberger, Barbara Stuhr, Dave Taylor. Konneth Collins, Sue Tate. Judy Nolen, Sue Seydel. Fourth Row: Sue Lane. Gloria Bein, Linnea Thodt, Shirley Williams, Marolu Hallauer, Carolyn Whitcomb. Sheila Wittenmeyer. Nancie Loe Tiedoman, Betty Neumann, Joan Potts, Johannc Shugars, Billie Wolfe, Mary Cosby. Juanita Henley, Bruce Shawver. John Evans. Fifth Row: Clay Dawson. Jerry Scrgoant, Don Brookstra, Alfred Little. Bill McFadden, Jerry Durand. Allan Wagner. Jim Hootman, Tom Richards, Rood Phillips, Norwood Hazard, Fred Borgor. Ronald Carlson. Latin Club Officers Fall Spring First Consul...............Barbara Stuhr ...................Ellen Ritchie Second Consul .............David Taylor.....................Sue Lane Scriba ....................Kenneth Collins .................Don Brookstra Quaestor ..................Marilyn Hartenberger.............Joy Fraser The eighty members of Comitum Romanum met monthly in the Activities Room. Many of the programs featured the Latin Club members themselves, presenting skits and stories pertain- ing to Roman life, literature, and settings. Latin Club held a Roman banquet December 13 in the DHS cafeteria. A Roman theme was followed, and the programs were in the form of scrolls. Mrs. Norman Ringstrom, Latin teacher at Sudlow Junior High School, Miss Flossie Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Berry, and Miss Leona Soehren were guests of the club. Four year Latin awards were given in the form of gold pins with the insignia of a Roman lamp. Acting as advisor was Miss Minnie Eskelson. 89 Hi-y Officers Senior Fall President ....................Harold Bischman Vice President................Jim Lindsay ...... Secretary ....................Russ Meyer........ Treasurer ....................Tom LeBuhn........ Spring Gale Hovey .Jim Lindsay Bruce Shawver Tom LeBuhn Sophomore Fall Spring President ...................Ed Kline......................Dick Thode Vice President ..............Dick Thode....................Henry Philmon Secretary ...................David Fleming.................David Fleming Treasurer ...................Henry Philmon.................Fred Berger At the first meeting of Hi-Y this year, movies of the 1948 University of Iowa football games were shown. DHS' head football coach, Wally Schwank, narrated the film. The club's main objective is to sponsor a suc- cessful Homecoming. Displays with the Home- coming theme were exhibited throughout the halls of DHS. The officers escorted the Queen and her attendants to the banquet, game, and dance. The Southeastern Iowa Hi-Y Conference was held November 19 at the Lend-A-Hand Club. Various YMCA directors led the discussion groups which gave the members information about world problems and services. Hi-Y held a series of panels on boy-girl re- lations. Several girls from Tri-Y and the boys from Hi-Y served on the panel which discussed the problems of dating. The club also co-spon- sored the Easter Holy Week services with Tri-Y this year. Guiding the club's activities were Mr. L. B. Kenyon and Mr. Hermon Arrasmith. First Row: Whitoy Louors, Jim Lindsay. Jack Teegcn, Ed Gohle, Russ Meyer, Harold Bischman. Bruce Shawver. Jerry Crosby, Elvie Hirl, Bill Puck. Evan Evans. Second Row: Jim Donhowe, Bob Klemme, George Albrecht, Don Maxfield, Bill Stenger, Bob LoBuhn. Paul Stenger. Glen Foloy. Vaughn Knapp, Stewart Nystrom, Ron Huff. Wayne Walters, Mr. Kenyon. Third Row: Ed Willer8. Jim Watt. Dale Buhl, Jon Carlo, Jack Niemann. Jim Harrison, Gene Feyon. Pete Klein, Bob Hamilton, Chuck O'Connell. Jack Andrews, Jim Havorcamp, Dave Braack. First Row: Walter Martens, Dick Thode, David Fleming. Henry Philmon. Ron Sidney, Keith Moore. Eddio Kline. Rodger Knaack. Second Row: Gordon Boguhn. Fred Little, Terry Marsh. Gene Scha- bilion. Kurt Westlund. Harvey Larsen, Dave Williams. A1 Rockwell, Reiner Hinrichsen. Third Row: Mr. Arrasmith. John Evans, Fred Berger, Dick Sohmann, John Lund. Spencer Harris, John Woodward, Jerry Taggart, Jim DeKalb. Fourth Row: Larry Leonard. Elmer Doak. Bob Risloy. Bill Schrocder. Loo Walschaert. Dean Herrington, Allan Paarman. First Row: Jerry Jagor, Dick Meyer, John Kirby, Bill Hall. Jerry Thordson. John Bulov, Bob Horn, Ron Binder. John Iossi. Second Row: Harold Rayburn, Paul Bookidis. Dean Axland. Harold Davis. Bill Hood, Allan Wagner, Frank Tucker, Franz MacLaughlin. Ben Clemmons. Fred Eggert. Bill Wade. Third Row: Paul Koehler. Ed Vogel. Gale Hovey. Pete Fishor, Chris Pappas, Frank Schwengel, Merle Jensen, Cliff Hendricks, Irwin Kummerfoldt. Jim Hootman, Max Wortman. Officers President................Jane Miller Vice President...................Joy Jones Secretary......................Gerry Rust Treasurer.......................Bill Puck Program Chairman................Joan Hays This year the Spanish Club had a member- ship of one hundred. The club met in the Ac- tivities Room on the first Tuesday of each month to carry on its varied activities. Professor Gustavo Escobar from St. Ambrose College was featured at the September meet- ing. He spoke about many customs, such as chaperoning and serenading, in Colombia, South America. Mr. Escobar formerly lived in Colombia. Colored movies describing Mexican customs and showing scenery of Mexico were shown at the October meeting. At times the Spanish Club members provided First Row: Marilyn John. Maren Evans, Tauna Sirota, Patte Smythe. Shirloy Korns, Betty Lou Brunson. Dorothea Hinze, Carolyn Staples. Eileen Rochau, Janet Larson, Barbara Hull. Second Row: Dawny Shirlaw, Joy Schncff. Ruth Schabilion, Marian Schick, Jerry Jagcr, Sue Hoaley. Mary Ruhl. Nancy Powell, Betty Cornelius, Marian Fahrner. Third Row: Miss Bates, JoAnn Carthey. Sally Schluetor, Pat Wood, Marlono Hammill, Georgia McCormick. Virginia RuLon, Audrey Hennen, Ann Steadman, JoDcc Moore, Mary Ann Van Houton, Diane Tononbom. Fourth Row: Dave Fleming, Marlene Hackner. Anna Theodorakis, Shirley Shewry, Shirley Burch, Sharon Lockie. Virginia Jones, Joyce Fromm, Arleen Wakeland. Barbara Nosham, Don Murphy, Barbara Drenter. 92 their own entertainment by presenting skits written by themselves. Spanish Club's Homecoming display con- sisted of a Blue Devil electrocuting a Clinton player who was sitting in an electric chair. The display won an honorable mention award. An old Spanish custom, the breaking of the pinata, was featured at the December meeting. The pinata, which was filled with nuts and candy, was hung in the center of the room. After it was broken, there was a mad scramble for the contents scattered on the floor. Christ- mas carols were sung in Spanish, and Caroline Quijas and Barbara Zimmerman presented a Mexican hat dance. One of the outstanding events of the year was the annual Quad-City Pan American Ban- quet which was held April 13. Many of the Spanish Club members attended the banquet held at Marycrest College. At the March meeting several girls from Marycrest College presented a program of Spanish customs. They demonstrated a Span- ish dance. Refreshments were served at each club meet- ing with Joy Jones and Clifford Hendricks serv- ing on the refreshment committee. Silver membership pins were available for those wishing them. Tauna Sirota served as chairman of the pin committee. Advising the club was Miss Flossie Bates. First Row: Caroline Quijas. Dona Moiiett, Martha Kerns. Jean Hargrove. Pauline Young. Nancy Hunzingcr. Lorraine Salato. Shirley Ouderkirk. Second Row: Barbara Edens, Jackie Paul. Gerry Rust, Joy Jones, Bill Puck. Janie Miller, Joan Hays. Joanne Guyer, Marilyn Klehn. Donna Schuster. Third Row: Doris Siemens, Pat Sampson, Judy Benfer, Lucilio Weber. Betsy Cline. Nonie Titus, Jill Diamond. Pat Fiedler, Pauline Ruben. Donna Hein, Katie Hatchett. Helen Hurning. Fourth Row: Bob Sass, Clayton Ripperton, Ralph Weigandt. Evan Evans, Harold Bischman. Paul Bookidis, Gene Feyen. Jorry Crosby. Stewart Nystrom. 93 dramatics Club Officers Emmy Lou Shunk ......Jim Hawley .........Pat Ilten ......Nina Griffing President...... Vice President Secretary...... Treasurer...... The 130 members of Dramatics Club met on the first Tuesday of every month. The pro- grams, planned by the program chairmen, Helen Hurning and Doug Koss, help students in their future occupations and develop their interests toward drama. For the third consecutive year Dramatics Club's Homecoming display was awarded first place. The display consisted of a Blue Devil holding a pitchfork and stirring in a large bowl. The slogan was There's going to be a hot time in the old bowl tonight.” At Christmas time the club took a program to the Royal Neighbors' Home. Many of the members directed their own one-act plays which were given to various clubs and organi- zations throughout the year. Also, girls gave Christmas readings at many different events. Mr. Don Bohl from the WOC television studio talked to the club at the first meeting of the year. First Row: Marleno Hackncr, Geonet Sines, Margaret Berg, Pat Albrecht. Marilyn Bouse. Delores Jchring, Carol Miller, Carol Koelle, Annette Schiifkc. Joyce Arp. Margoan Holtz, Ruth Moore. Second Row: Mrs. Tornquist, Mardcl Herzberg, Stella Hall, Merle Curry, Barbara Stuhr. Barbara Garland, Helen Hurning. Jeanette Dooring, Toby Gershon, Bettilou Smith, Ann Scheel. Third Row: Nancy Wells, Debby Cassling, Sandra Spurrier, Barbara Hull, Delma Jugenheimcr, Joyce Foster, Dolores Hebeler, Mary Ann White. Sue Healey, Betty Ann Robb, Joann Dierksen, Nora Mac Turner, Helen Willson, Nancy Jean Myers, Mar- jorio Bryan. Fourth Row: Phyllis Dawson. Dorothy Jorgenson, Betty Crigor, Joyce Lee. Joann Larkin, Katherine Block, Elmer Doak, Bob Smith. Richard Voigt. Bob Slovens, Kay Grover. Lorraine Salato. 94 Early in the year there was also a talent pro- gram, consisting of members' giving readings and pantomimes. The club programs were fol- lowed by refreshments planned by the refresh- ment chairmen, Joan Fuhrman and Mardel Herzberg. The annual picnic was held in May and included a potluck supper followed by a program. D letters were again awarded to students who displayed outstanding work by acting in plays and working on the stage crews. This year they initiated a plan of earning these awards by a new point system. The students with the highest number of points were given letters. The club is advised by Miss Florence Clark and Mrs. Mae Elma Tornquist. First Row: Janet Larson, Margaret Stahle, Kay Smith, Beverly Boll. Barb Siofers, Pat Foster. Rita Clemens. Hazel Thomas. Patsy Spitzmiller. Pat Good. Second Row: Miss Clark, Sarah Fuhrman. Jim Hawley. Pat Ilten. Emmy Lou Shunk, Nina Griffing, Joan Fuhrman, Sue Kotelson, Patt Johnson. Third Row: Barbara Patterson, Carol Moinort, Molva Granger, Carol Fisher, Barbara Evers, Marilyn Hublcr. Betty Sorensen, Lora Klindt, Marjorie Rosenboom. Pat Groon. Shirley Baird, Delores Chapman, Dolores Olson. Fourth Row: Dave Sass, Bob Sass, Dick Dennis. Doug Koss, Jack Hinkle, Walter Peterson. John Ryan, Ben Wickman, Alfred Willors. Gene Beenk, Pete Vagenas. 95 Qui C ub Fall Officers President...........................Max Wortman Vice President...................Ronald Sass Secretary.........................loyce Moorhead Treasurer.........................Paula Still The purpose of the Quill Club is to assist Davenport High School students in the writing of their own original productions. These pro- ductions, in the form of plays, skits, poems, or stories, are then presented to the other club members. Criticism from these fellow club members helps the writing of more perfect productions. Spring Officers President.................Ronald Sass Vice President...........Geonet Sines Secretary...................Dave Sass Treasurer....................Bob Sass By selling candy at football and basketball games the members were able to build up their treasury. This money was used in various club projects. Quill Club's Homecoming display featured a huge ink bottle and blotter with the motto Blot Out Clinton. First Row: Nancy Hunzinger, Mickey Alley, Bette Bruchmann. Paula Still. loyco Moorhead, Ron Sass, Max Wortman, Kay Smith, Miss Johnstone. Second Row: Sidney Coles, Dorothea Hinzc, Lora Klindt, Marilyn Koenig, Lou Ellyn Hale. Mary Lou Jones, Marilyn Schaefer, Myrna Buttschau, Eva Brauchle. Third Row: Joanne Guyer, Barbara Atkins, Bob Sass, Jim Hootman, Clay Dawson. Les Mior. Ina Hays, Joanne Rochau, Nancy Scharff. 96 October 27 the program included Richard Voigt playing an accordion solo, Toby Gershon giving a vocal solo, and Marylen Green read- ing an essay. One of the outstanding meetings of the year was held December 1. At this time a reading entitled Corliss' Christmas Gift was given by Nina Griffing. A quartet consisting of Ioann Dierksen, Paula Still, Pete Vagenas, and Doug Koss sang Christmas songs. The members presented their own radio pro- grams in the spring and donated the book, Great Short Stories, to the Naumann Memo- rial Book Shelf in the Davenport High School library. An original radio play entitled A Kiss From Mary Jane and written by Martha Jo Curry was presented February 2. The cast included Jack Hinkle, Robert Smith, and Geonet Sines. March 2 Joanne Rosenberger read a story entitled The Sun Is Warm which she had written. Another feature of the program was Bob Browning, soloist. The club, which met in the Activities Room the first Thursday of each month, had Miss Mabel Johnstone as its advisor. First Row: Lois Underwood. Martha Jo Curroy. Georgia McCormick. Marilyn Hartenberger, Marilyn John. Shirley Anderson, Ann Scheer, Lanora Miller, Tauna Sirota. Second Row: Onnalee Underwood. Nora Mae Turner, Kay Grovor. Pauline Ruben, Bernice Ekstein, Barb Stuhr, Nancy Wells, Judy Nolen, Bov Boll, Sue Tale. Third Row: Bob Smith, Onil Charbonnreau, Don Martens, Dave Sass, Jerry Crosby, Alan Luctje. Allen Isaacs. Joy Harrington, Doris Siemens, Gorda Koch. 97 First Row: Barbara Garland. Bernice Eckstein. Elaine Hyndrm n, Joy Jones. Toby Gershon, Sally Hinchliiie. Thordis Eckman. Erna Pinnow. Gwen Andresen. Second Row: Miss Blackman, Priscilla West. Sue Jacobs. Kay Grovor. Gloria Garbin, Betty Kraft, Mary Lou Jones, Betty Roberts, Sidney Coles. Third Row: David Waltz, Mary Jane Barlow. Mary Frank, Connie Koning, Sarah Fuhrman, Jean Maas, Lou Ellen Hale, Eva Brauchle, Alfred Willers, Ben Wichman. French Club Officers President...... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Fall Jane Fredericks Toby Gershon . Joy Jones....... Sally Hinchliffe Spring Toby Gershon Thordis Eckman Mary Frank Sarah Fuhrman French Club, or Le Cercle Francois as the French students call it, meets monthly to help the members learn more about French life and customs. The club's Homecoming display received a rating of honorable mention. It consisted of a witch stirring in a bowl, and the slogan “Be- witch Clinton.” Outstanding meetings of the year included the Christmas program at which Christmas carols were sung in French. Earlier in the year Mr. Bill Hahn, who lived in France for many years, spoke to the club. The main project of the year was the sending of packages, filled with clothing and food, to the club's three adopted war orphans in France. Miss Dorothy Blackman acted as advisor to the thirty members. 98 Officers President ......... Vice President .... Secretary ......... Treasurer ......... Program Chairman Art Club Fall .....Carol Miller... .....Donna Schuster .... .....Erna Pinnow ... .....Nonie Titus ... .....Donna Marihart .... V Spring Betty Cornelius .Donna Marihart Donna Schuster .Sidney Coles David Waltz Art Club at DHS is developed to help stu- dents learn to know and enjoy art in all its various forms. The members meet monthly on the fourth Thursday. At one of the first meetings of the year, they discussed and reviewed Japanese prints. Mrs. Dorothy Garry and Mr. Paul Johnson, the ad- visors, sent for an exhibit of these prints, and they were shown at the following meeting. The club members sold some of these prints, and the money from them was then put into the treasury. For their contribution to the Homecoming display. Art Club had a huge picture of a football player and the slogan Davenport Comes Through. Later in the year Miss Elizabeth Moeller from the Davenport Art Gallery spoke to the club. First Row: Mrs. Garry, Botty Cornelius, Donna Marihart. Erna Pinnow, Carol Miller, Donna Schuster, Nonio Titus. Sidney Coles, Mr. lohnson. Second Row: Barbara Gustafson, Georgia McCormick, Marilyn Hartenberger, Pat Ryan, JoAnn Hart, Marilyn Schaefer, Nancy Schmidt. Carolyn Staples, Lora Klindt. Margery Showers, Sue Tate, Lon Green. Third Row: Kenneth Bridg- ford, John Bulov, Ronald Walters, Pat Stromberg, Gerald Allen, Bob Reed. Ed Vogel, Alan Rockwell. 99 First Row: Vaughn Schmidt, Richard Kresin. Ken Bridgford, Don Baustian, Bob Browning, Oscar Leidenfrost, Paul Ehlers, Bob Leeves, Larry Leonard, Melvin Kovilz. Sergeant Foe. Second Row: Dave Herington. Pat Murphy, Wayne Jugenheimor, Wayne Brix. Dave Sprague. Bob Lydy. David Waltz, Joe Sheridan, Howard Drier, Jerry Matzon, George Nickolas. Third Row: Charles Stark. Ed Ostrom, Jim Ward. Gary Holst. Bob Twodt. Renoir Hendrickson, Leo Wolschaert, George Copelan, Bill Friason, Dalo Jaros, Max Wortman, Harold Jaspor. Service C ub Officers Fall Spring President...................Bob Browning..............Don Baustian Vice President..............Don Baustian .............Ken Bridgford Secretary ..................Oscar Leidenfrost.........Paul Ehlers Treasurer ..................Paul Ehlers ..............Vaughn Schmidt Sergeant-at-Arms ...........Ken Bridgford ............Richard Kresin Membership in the Service Club is open to any cadet enrolled in ROTC at Davenport High School. This year there were forty-five mem- bers. The club qualifies cadets to assist the Activities Office manager. Meetings were held each Wednesday morn- ing at 8 a. m. in the ROTC classrooms. Movies, given each Wednesday at 3:10 for the benefit of all high school students, were sponsored by the Service Club. A theater party was held February 16, and the club had a picnic in the spring. Sergeant Chester Fee acted as advisor to the club. 100 Early Morning fellowship Officers Fall Spring President .......................Jim Remer.......................Don Barnhill Vice President ..................Lowell Hoy...................... Lowell Hoy Secretary-Treasurer .............Patte Dannacher.................Ada Kearney The members of Early Morning Fellowship meet at 8 a. m. on Thursday mornings to wor- ship together in the Activities Room. This year the speakers included Reverend John Koning from the Newcomb Memorial Pres- byterian Church, Reverend George Magnuson from the Grand Avenue Baptist Church, Mr. Amos Claybaugh, supervisor of audio visual aids, and Mr. Whitey Lueurs from the YMCA. Miss Helen Ludwig, English instructor at Davenport High School, was the speaker at the February 2 meeting. Reverend F. G. Codd from the Calvary Baptist Church was a guest of the club on February 23, and on March 2 Reverend William Eller from St. Mark’s Church spoke to the club on how to be a Christian example. First Row: Karolyn Roscnboom. Donna Moyers, Nancy Scharlf, Pat Dannacher. Jim Remer. Lowell Hoy. Angoline Geary. Nadine Arnold. Donna Hote. Second Row: Mr. Berry, Shirley McCoy. Doris Swigin. Dolores Simons, Dolores Wincklor. Connie Koning, Margery Showers. Normagene Olinger, Millie Hendricks. Marilyn MacKenzio, Marilyn McKee. Third Row: Joyce Lee, Russ Proffitt, Jerry Keiner. Don Barnhill, Willard Hedborg. Norris Magnuson, Paul Geary, Mary Ann Nooce. Carol Fisher. 101 Firs! Row: Mrs. Stanley, Bertha Albright, Joan Curtis, Jeanette Brown, Dawny Shirlaw, Wilma Taylor, Shirley Dipple. Marilyn Dettman. Delores Bockenfeld, Kay Van Camp. Second Row: Juanita Schumann, Shirley McCoy, Lucille Carpenter, Lynn For- ari, Nadean Appelby, Jeanette Mouradian, Margaret Titus. Ruby Shannon, Betty Whitbeck, Margie Clemens, Ernie Castro, Shirley Burch. Third Row: Bovorly McGee. Doris Wilson, Beverly Housoal, Marlene Jack. Jeanne Hoinhold, Joan Bennett, Betty Hanighan. Marjean Wood, Carol Waite. Lenoir Oormann. Jane Addams Club Officers President........................Wilma Taylor Vice President.................Shirley Dipple Secretary-Treasurer....Dawny Shirlaw The Jane Addams Club, headed by these officers and by committee chairmen, Lenoir Oermann, Marjean Wood, and Delores Asay, this year affiliated with the National and State Future Homemakers of America and carried out the national program. The girls adopted a class in Home Economics in Germany and sent material for the German girls to use in their classwork. Another major project was the making of toys for the Ladies' Industrial Relief. This was promoted by the Sunshine Committee. The eighty members of the club, which meets the third Thursday of each month, held many unusual meetings this year. One was a Hal- lowe'en party held in the attic of the Home Economics building. 102 At Christmas they held a tea and a program. The girls decorated the Home Ec building in the Christmas theme. The club also sponsored a Christmas party for a cottage at the Annie Wittenmeyer Home, at which time they pre- sented the children with gifts. On March 10 the club co-sponsored a roller- skating party with Hi-Y. The party was held at the Prom from 3:00 until 5:00. One of the outstanding events of the year was the Pre-Easter Breakfast which was held at 7 A. M., April 6. The breakfast was prepared by a committee and served in the Home Ec- onomics building. It featured Easter Parade as its theme, and the girls attended wearing hats which they had made themselves. Wilma Taylor and Lenoir Oermann were elected by the club members to attend a Future Homemakers of America Convention. These girls will help work out plans for the state program next year. Jane Addams Club, which is advised by Mrs. Lucille Stanley, ended the year with the annual spring picnic. First Row: Helen Martinez, Gwen Hildebrandt, Janice Smith, Mardel Keisor. Mary Lou Schobler, Shirley Levetzow, Margery Showers, Judy Workman, Dawn Holkonn. Second Row: Joan Licht, Barbara Dohrmann, Erna Kroogor. Lura Kroeger, Rosetta Clay, Carolyn Mizlo, Eldora Hicks. Shirley Schwordtlogor. Peggy Wright, Jackie Hintze. Third Row: Pat Lowis, Vera Cum- mings, Delores Asay, Duretta Dclp, Eloisc McCollom. Barbara Jager, Mariloe Anthony, Lois Kroeger. Gerry Allard, Rosie Bagh. 103 Officers' Club Officers President.............Oscar Leidenfrost Vice President..........Russell Meyer Secretary..........................Dave Braack Treasurer........................Willis Rosing The purpose of the Officers' Club is to de- velop ideas and projects for the welfare of the Davenport High School Junior ROTC unit. Through the proper functioning of duties that are entrusted to the cadet officers, smooth oper- ation of the corps of cadets is insured. The forty-five members of the DHS officers' Club meet every other Tuesday in the ROTC armory to plan their activities. The club sponsored the Military Ball, which was held February 24. Election of the Honorary Cadet Colonel and the planning of the Military Ball banquet held at the Chamber of Commerce were under the direction of these committees. Captain Robert L. Eaton acted as advisor. First Row: Don Martens. Don Baustian, Dave Braack. Oscar Leidenfrost. Bob Browning. Russ Meyer, Harold Bischman, Ron Huff, Evan Evans, Bill Rosing. Second Row: Vic Clark, Bill LaFrenz, Darwin Huff. Earl Brandt, Gene Beenck, Ken Bridgford, Ted Dick. Pat Murphy. Pete Kloin. Third Row: Darryl Baustian, Don Luotje. Davo Sprague, Fred Eggert, Jim Moeller. Cliff Hendricks, Marvin Koiser, Werner Micholl, Bob Lydy, Dick Kresin. 104 First Row: Mr. Carr. Pat Bruckman, Pat Ilten, Jeanette Doering, Joanne Rosenberger, Joann Diorkson. Evan Evans. Ted Dick, Ron Binder, Pat Murphy. Sally Hildebrand, Katharine Ayers, Geneviovc Kroeger, Sergeant Bergman. Second Row: Jack Barr. Kay Sparbol. Carol Meinert, Marilyn Huber, Ken Bridgford, Vic Clark, Dolores Gravert, Mary Ellen Hanes, Pat Chrissingor, Robert Echols, Bernard Rosenberg. Third Row: Kathleen Werthman. Dorothy Eichmer, Yolande Carstens, Joan Fuhrman. Karen Hoban, Jane Frick, Betty Quick, Dorothy Jorgenson, Mary Lou Sparbol, Nadine Blacklodge. Maylon Englund, Danny Miller. Fourth Row: Ken Ruggles, Jack Carr. Pete Fronk. Robert Hank, Raymond Tandeski. Robert Frink. Robert Brumfield, Armand Andre, Wayne Jugenheimer, George Schulz, Eddy Ostrom. Bob Wells, Joe Sheridan. Rifle Club Fall Officers President ................Ted Dick....................Ted Dick Vice President ...........Joanne Rosenberger .........Jeanette Doering Executive Officer.........Evan Evans .................Joanne Rosenberger Secretary.................Jack Niemann ...............Pat Murphy Treasurer.................Joann Dierksen .............Karen Hoban Spring Because of the large membership of Rifle Club this year, the boys practiced shooting on Fridays and the girls on Thursdays. The main objectives of the club v ere promotion and attaining high rifle markmanship among its members. The National Rifle Association enters rifle teams annually in national meets. This year our Rifle Club entered three boys' teams and two girls' teams. Jeanette Doering and Pat Murphy placed high for the girls and boys respectively. The Boys' Rifle Team placed first and second, and the girls received first place in the national meet. The entire team earned 371 points and received a placque for its achievements. Sergeant James A. Bergman was the club's advisor. 105 Camera Club Officers President..........Don Moldenhauer Vice President............Norman Mast Secretary.......................James Hayes Treasurer......................Armand Andre Flash! A click and a bright flash of light. It is one of DHS' students interested in photogra- phy and a member of Camera Club. Many of the members of this club are seen frequently taking pictures at the school's events. This club is organized to develop the stu- dent's interest and experience in picture-taking. It meets once a month to hear lectures and watch demonstrations about photography. Early in the year a demonstration on the technique of printing, followed by a lecture and illustrations, was given. Similar programs, in- cluding “How To Use a Press Camera and “How To Develop Film were given throughout the year. Mr. Clifton Matz acted as advisor to the club. Don Moldenhauer, the president, presented a demonstration on Color Printing in December. This year Camera Club sponsored an all- school photographic contest. Norman Mast acted as chairman for the contest which in- cluded entries of all types of pictures taken by the student body or faculty. Bob Edens, Bill Schcsscr, Norman Mast. Ken Bridgford, Darryl Ohl. 10G First Row: Barbara Gustafson. Diane Hartman, Nancy Powell. Marylen Green. Paralee Norman. Eva Brauchle. Donna Hoin. Second Row: Sally Hildebrand. Marian Fahrner, Elaine Hyndman. Joy Jones, Nancy Hamann. Paula Still. Lila Frutigor. Mar- lene Munro. Third Row: Jim Harrison, Gale Hovey. Jon Carle. Betty Cornelius, Mary Ruhl, Jano Fredericks. Nancy Shugars. Marilyn Schaefer. Donna Schustor. Lanora Mi lor, Dalo Buhl, Harold Bischman, Ken Buckles. Quill and Scroll Officers President............Nancy Powell Vice President....Harold Bischman Secretary.........Paralee Norman Treasurer..........Diane Hartman Quill and Scroll, an international honorary society of high school journalism students, has a total of thirty members at DHS. In order to become a member of this organi- zation, it is necessary to have one hundred inches of copy in a school publication. Mem- bers must also be recommended by both ad- visors. Miss Ruth Laxson and Mr. Forrest Sissel acted as advisors. One of the outstanding events of the year was the fall picnic held at Nancy Powell's cot- tage on the Mississippi. The picnic was open to all those interested in journalism. In the spring the annual publications ban- quet, featuring as speaker Mr. Phil Adler, pub- lisher of the Daily Times, was held. The year- book was shown at the banquet for the first time. 107 Officers Thespians First Row: Goonot Sines. Toby Gershon, Emmy Lou Shunk, Pat Foster. Helen Hurning. Sue Ketelson, Pat Ilten. Mardel Herzberg. Second Row: John Ryan, Bob Slavons, Patt Johnson. Sue Healey, Pat Albrecht. Dorothy Jorgenson. Joan Fuhrman. Bill LaFrenz. Third Row: Harold Bischman. Dick Dennis. Doug Koss, Myron Deltgen. Dick Lengacher, Jim Hawley. Pote Vagonas. President............Emmy Lou Shunk Vice President...................Jim Hawley Secretary...................Pat Ilten Treasurer.......................Nina Griffing Act well your part; there all the honor lies. That is the motto of the National Thespians, dramatic honor society. Davenport's organi- zation is Troop 510 with twenty-five members. In order to become a member a student must earn ten points, equal to one hundred hours of dramatic work. A formal initiation was held in the form of a banquet at the Lend-A-Hand Club January 26. It was a semi-formal affair with Winter Won- derland as its theme. Miss Florence Clark acted as advisor to the club. German Club Officers President...............Merlin Bray Vice President......Dirk Van Alstyne Secretary...............Fred Strieter Treasurer...........Yolanda Carstens German Club at Davenport High School is established to create understanding of and in- terest in the German language. Early in the year a travel talk was given to the club by Dr. Herman Harms after his trip to Germany last summer. At the Christmas meeting the history of the Christmas tree was given and the members discussed Christmas customs in Germany. They also sang carols in German, among them Stille Nacht and “Tannenbaum.” Supervising the group was Miss Florence Anderson. First Row: Miss Anderson. Dirk Van Alstyne, Gerda Koch. Darvin Schroodcr, Fred Strieter. Second Row: Daniol Mott. Loro Hinrichsen. Carol Aerni, Eve Goodale. Third Row: Bill LaFrenz, .Merlin Bray. Karen Hoban, Frances Cope. Kathryn Ohland. 108 d-Men's Club Officers President.................Bill Stenger Vice President............Rob LeBuhn Secretary..............Jerry Thordsen Treasurer....................Elvin Hirl D Men's Club is a newly organized club here at Davenport High School. To be a member one must have won a major letter in any com petitive sport. Organized in January 1950, the club was just gaining headway in its activities by the close of the year. It met every other Tuesday in the Activities Room. One of its activities was providing ushers for the various games in which Daven- port participated at the stadium and the gym. They discussed the problem of purchasing D letters and letter sweaters by students who had not earned them. It was pointed out that this was unfair to those who had rightfully earned awards, and an attempt was made to stop these purchases. The advisor of the club was Mr. Wally Schwank. First Row: Mr. Schwank, Larry Kelly, Elvie Hirl. Bill Stenger, Bob LeBuhn. Jerry Thordsen, Don Maxficld. Russ Meyer. Second Row: Ed Willers, Ed Lindsey. Gary Herrmann. Jack Niemann, Evan Evans. Dave Friederichs. Dewey Marselle. Leonard Tcdford. John Kettmann. Third Row: Floyd Lane. Ira Dunsworth, Armand Andro. Louio Oscarson, Ed DePooter. Frank Schwongel. Rog Beckwith, Bob Klemme. John Evans. 109 1 IS IP 1 It If It Good sportsmanship and fair play guide both ath- lete and spectator to a more wholesome, happy life. The 1949 Blue Devils started the season de- fending three championships and retained the Mississippi Valley crown winning five and losing none. The first of these triumphs came against Franklin of Cedar Rapids, 20-7. The McKinley Golden Bears were next to fall 32-7. The Demons then spoiled Dubuque's Homecoming 21-0, and went on to win over Clinton in our own Homecoming, 19-6. It was the fourteenth victory in fifteen tries for Davenport Home- coming teams. The local eleven wound up their conference season by knocking off Iowa City 14-7. Daven- port scored 107 points during the season while their opposition tallied but twenty-seven. The Imps could score only one victory in the Quad-City title race. In the fourth game of the season Rock Island scored a touchdown on their first play from scrimmage, made the extra The Varsity Football Squad. First Row: Jerry Thordscn. Floyd Lane. Jim Lindsay, Ed Lindsey. Dave Friodoricks, Dick Beert, Bob Huntington. Gary Herrmann, Leonard Tedford. Paul Stenger. Second Row: Larry Kelly. Ray Brown. Bob Bowman. Dick Meyer. Bill Hood. Louie Oscarson, Chris Pappas, Rob LcBuhn. Don Costigan. Bill Stenger, Ted Dettman. Third Row: Mike Dardis, Dewoy Marselle, Jerry Jager, Ed Gehle. Bob Green, Bob Adrian, Bob Clapp, Frank Schwengol, Earle Florence. Frank Tucker. Bruce Shawver. Wally Schwank. Fourth Row: Jim Ward. Bob Klomme. Don Johnson, Jim Kroppach. Paul Fenn, Bob Collins. Don Stormor, Jack Kimmel. Bill Hanghian. Bob Kuehl. Jim Cutright, Herb Steiger, Bob Liddy. Fifth Row: Jack Andrews, Dick Bctzendorfer, Allan Isaacs, Dick Castel, George Pobuda, Bill Allen, Pete Fisher, Bill Holm, Bob Hamilton. Bill Rosing. Dale Buhl, Dave Braack. point, and held the advantage for a 7-0 win. Two weeks later the Red and Blue evened the slate as they sloshed over a muddy field to a 14-0 victory over East Moline. Moline defeat- ed the Demons 12-7. The Blue Devils counted twenty-one points against nineteen for their Quad-City opponents, but couldn't get the tal- lies at the right time. St. Ambrose won back the City Champion- ship in the final game at Brady street field, 21-6. The sophomores, on the other hand, piled up an enviable record as they stopped ten straight opponents. While winning all their games, the Implets took the Mississippi Valley and Quad- City titles. The team scored 224 points while holding their opponents to but twenty-one for an offensive average of 27.1 and a defensive average of 2.3 per game. The Sophomore Football Squad. First Row: Jack Wells, Ken Stratton. Bob Risley, Don Dittmer. Dan Segura, Larry Behncke. Dick Wagor. lack Wolf, Bob Wellendorf. Second Row: Dave Williams, Don Buose. Dick Thodo. Harold Potts, Red Hatfield. Roger Rcimcrs, Ray Albers. Henry Philmon, Jim Watt. Third Row: Tom Ferris, Doug Atkins, Dick Graham, Bob Garrison, Dick Ruge. Herb Rics. Charles Schellonger, Terry Fenn, Bill Cole. Don Schebolor. Jim Fox. Fourth Row: Roger Beckwith, Butch Saling. Garner Johnson, Bill Gudo, Eddie Klino, Dave LeBuhn, Steve W. Jones. Stovo Jones, Leo Carlson, Merlo Jensen. Fifth Row: | Allen Luctzc. Mark Cameron. Los Cronau, Bill Fleming. Bill Gloe. Doug Darrel. Jerry Patterson. Ron Bowman, Dick Buckles, Jack Faulhaber. Larry Hintzo. The 1949-50 Cheorleading Squad. Front Row: Evie Lundquist. Betty Lou Brunson. loyce Rose, Shirley Kerns, JoAnn Hart. Second Row: Barbara Courtney, Marge Hagan, Leona Pohlman, Loretta Peitscher, Norma Gray. Varsity Football Scores Sept. 16 West Rockford We 14 They 19 Sept. 23 Franklin 20 7 Sept. 30 McKinley 32 7 Oct. 7 Rock Island 0 7 Oct. 14 Dubuque 21 0 Oct. 21 East Moline 14 0 Oct. 28 Clinton 19 6 Nov. 4 Moline 7 12 Nov. 11 Iowa City 14 7 Nov. 18 St. Ambrose 6 21 Ray Brown practices throwing some long ones. Ploughing through the mud at East Moline is halfback Dick Meyer. Sophomore Football Scores Sept. 15 Rock Island 6 Sept. 23 Clinton 26 Sept. 30 Moline - John Deere 31 Oct. 7 Rock Island 19 Oct. 14 Dubuque 20 Oct. 20 East Moline 25 Oct. 28 Clinton 59 Nov. 3 Moline - Coolidge 26 Nov. 11 Iowa City 33 Dick Moyer 0 0 6 6 7 0 0 0 2 115 Ed Lindsey. Rob LcBuhn. and Bill Stenger are all alter tho ball in the St. Ambroso tilt. Basketball The 1950 basketball team had a shot at six possible championships, and they won all six. The City championship was first, then the Mississippi Valley, the Quad-City, the District, the Sub-State, and finally, the State Champion- ship. It was the fifth state crown that Daven- port has won since Mr. Moon took over in 1929. 0- During the regular season, the Imps won seventeen and lost three. The losses were to West Waterloo, Moline, and to McKinley of Cedar Rapids. In Mississippi Valley competi- tion, the local five won eleven and lost one; in the Quad-City race, they copped five decisions and lost only one; and in winning the City title, they swamped St. Ambrose. In the drive to the State championship, they met St. Ambrose and won an easy victory, 77-24. McKinley of Cedar Rapids went down to de- feat in the Sub-State opener at Iowa City, 77-39. Next, the Demons were hard-pressed to get Bob McKee comes up and under the Wilson opposition with one ol his famous lay-ups. 116 Willie Newman Ed Lindsey Bill Stenger Rob LeBuhn a 45-40 win from Clinton. By virtue of this vic- tory, they advanced to the State finals. The finals proved to be a breeze for the Blue Devils, and they slaughtered Newkirk in the first round, 70-28. Shelby was the next victim, being trampled 78-15. Dinsdale was out of its class in the Semi- Final attraction. They bowed, 71-22. In the final game. Ankeny proved to be little competition, and were crushed 67-28. When the trophy was presented to the team, it was said that this Davenport team will al- ways be remembered as perhaps the greatest high school team to ever appear on the Iowa Fieldhouse floor.” The DHS sophomores did all right for them- selves, too, as they won nineteen games and lost only one. They won the Mississippi Valley crown for the fourteenth year in a row, cap- tured the City trophy, and tied for top honors in the Quad-City. Carl Widseth set a new scoring mark for sophomores in the Mississippi Valley Confer- ence, as he averaged over 20 points per game. Carl Widseth pivots and scores against Clinton. 117 VARSITY SCHEDULE Coach Clom Bridge givos last minute instruc- tions to Red Hatfield, Don Robbins, Carmen Carpenter. Carl Widseth. Dave LcBuhn, Lyle Moomey. FINALS We They Newkirk 70 28 Shelby 78 15 Dinsdale 71 22 Ankeny 67 28 We They Nov. 29 Muscatine 33 32 Dec. 3 West Waterloo 48 55 Dec. 9 Clinton 49 46 Dec. 16 Franklin 65 37 Dec. 17 Roosevelt 65 24 Dec. 22 Iowa City 53 42 Dec. 31 Moline 43 47 Jan. 7 East Moline 62 33 Ian. 13 Dubuque 57 31 Jan. 14 Wilson 46 34 Ian. 20 St. Ambrose 60 25 Ian. 21 Rock Island 48 47 Ian. 27 Clinton 57 36 Feb. 3 Iowa City 55 33 Feb. 4 East Moline 45 29 Feb. 10 McKinley 47 48 Feb. 11 Moline 64 60 Feb. 17 Dubuque 63 25 Feb. 25 Rock Island 54 47 Mar. 3 Muscatine 60 35 DISTRICT St. Ambrose 71 24 SUB-STATE Clinton 45 40 McKinley 77 39 The Sophomore Baskotball Squad. First Row: Dave LcBuhn. Lyle Moomey, Carl Widseth. Red Hatfield. Carmen Carpontor. Don Robbins. Clem Bridge. Second Row: Jack Wolf, Phil Trissel. Gene Gerdts, Rodger Knaack, Dick Huntington, Stove Jones, Dick Graham. Third Row: Ken Stratton, Leo Pagel, Delmar Boll. Bill Cole, Bob Risley, Charles Schellenger, Richard Ruge, Bill Gudc, Terry Fenn. 118 Tho Varsity Basketball Squad. First Row: George Beck, Willie Nowman, Rob LcBuhn, Ed Lindsey, Kon Buckles, Bill Stenger, Bob McKee, Carl Widseth. Second Row: Paul Still, Don Newman, Bob Adrian. Tom LoBuhn, Honry Schuldt. Frank Schwengel. Dick Longachor, Paul Moon. Third Row: Jerry Kerr, Gary Howard, Eddio DePootor. Chris Pappas. Merlo Jensen. Bill Holm, Jerry Jager, Don Fritz. SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE We They Nov. 29 Muscatine 46 25 Dec. 3 West Waterloo 50 35 Dec. 9 Clinton 45 33 Dec. 16 Franklin 46 30 Dec. 17 Roosevelt 55 26 Dec. 22 Iowa City 47 30 Dec. 31 Coolidge, Moline 47 26 Jan. 7 East Moline 54 42 Jan. 13 Dubuque 60 38 Jan. 14 Wilson 43 21 Jan. 20 St. Ambrose 43 23 Ian. 21 Rock Island 34 33 Ian. 27 Clinton 47 28 Feb. 3 Iowa City 39 34 Feb. 4 East Moline 56 27 Feb. 10 McKinley 51 40 Feb. 11 John Deere, Moline 52 17 Feb. 17 Dubuque 68 23 Feb. 25 Rock Island 47 49 Mar. 3 Muscatine 46 33 FoulI Austin Duke attompts to stop Kon Buckles' shot in the Moline game. Bill Stenger lays one in in the final minutes of the Dubuque game. 119 Track Coach Jesse Day's 1950 edition of the DHS track team started the season off on the right foot by regaining the Mississippi Valley Con- ference title at Iowa City. The 1949 MVC champs, Dubuque, finished third and Clinton's River Kings placed second. Ed DoPooter and Louie Oscarson get roady to pole vault while Bill Hood practices the shot-put. On your mark, get sot. go! Eddie Jack Niemann, Dick Meyer, and the sound of One week later the Imps finished third in the State Indoor Meet at Iowa City behind tv o Des Moines teams. East and North. I DHS tracksters participated in the Drake the Gateway Classics, tv o of the of the spring track season. They tie annual Davenport Relays held thirty teems participated in- lgton, the team which last year the Blue Devils, ending the Demons' year hold on that title. The 1950 Track Squad. First Row: Mike Dardis, Willis Rosing, Bill Hood. Jack Kimmell. Bob Collins. Bob Garner, Jack Niemann, Elvie Hirl. Eddie George, Dick Meyer. Ray Brown, Louie Oscarson, Ed DePooter, Frank Schwengel, Jerry Thordsen. Gary Herrmann, Bob Adrian. Don Dittmer, manager. Second Row: Ted Dettman, Larry Kelly. Dwight Marti, Jack Sneller. Frank Thomas. Bob Osmers, Ed Willers, Harold Davis, Kurt Westlund, Jim Willers. Bob Kronicld. Jim Loder. Paul Stenger. Ira Dunsworth, Loren Wulf. A1 Wells. Ray Joens, Coach Jesse Day. Third Row: John Kirby, Jerry Petersen, Gary Whitson. Jerry Otto. Bob Brumiiel, Harry Kuehl. George Pobuda, Mel Kenyon. Gone Gerdts. Dick Thodc. Dewey Marselle. Fred Davis, Dick Wollman, Loo Carlson, Steve W. Jones. Ed Kline, A1 Rockwell, managor. Fourth Row: George Albrecht. Bob Wellendorf. Dick Wager. Fred Backhaus. Jerome Worthmann, Bill Beauchat. Garner Johnson, Jorry Taggart, Elmer Doak, Chuck Argonta. Don Hansen, Steve T. Jones, Ken Stratton, Bill Kohl. Fifth Row: Jerry Boschert, John Foons. Cal Burnett, Fred Strioter. Ray Albers. Don Brookstra, Randall Benedict, Dick Graham, Phil Trissol. Paul Bookidis, Dean Axland. Don Cliffords, Terry Marsh. Baseball The Co-Captains of the 1950 baseball team. Bill Stenger and George Beck. Warming up is the DHS infield. Waiting for the ball are George Beck, first base; Bob Huntington, third; Willio Newman, shortstop; Bob McKoc. second. Another successful season was completed by the DHS baseball squad as they went through a tough thirteen game schedule with flying colors. On the regular season schedule were Ke- v anee, Moline, Rock Island, Roosevelt, Frank- lin, East Moline, Loras, and Dubuque. With nine returning major lettermen back from the 1949 state championship team. Coach Doug Atkins had plenty of talent to choose from. Positions for the Imps were filled by George Beck at first base; Bob McKee, second; Willie Newman, shortstop; and Bob Huntington and Bob Clapp at third. Outfield posts v ere held by Ken Buckles, Ed Lindsey, Bob LeBuhn, and Jim Prachar. Duties behind the plate were han- dled by Bill Stenger. Pitching chores went to Lindsey, Merle Jensen, Art Dietz, and Larry Bartels. The 1950 Baseball Team. First Row: Bob McKee. Bob Clapp. Bob Huntington, Bill Stenger. Bob LeBuhn. Ed Lindsey. George Bock. Jim Pracher. Virgil Puck. Art Dietz. Second Row: Chris Pappas. Frank Tucker. Willie Newman. Larry Bartels. Ken Buckles. Bruce Weldon. Gary Howard. Hank Peters, Jack Morarity. Third Row: Jim Watt, manager; Jim Rogers, Ken Puls, Don Crouch. Dick Lengachcr, Don Johnson, Don Newman. Jerry Korr, Dick Botzendorfer. Doug Atkins, coach. A rfer, Doug Atkins, The Girls' Tennis Squad. Betsy Cline. Ruth Schabilion, Botty Bruchmann, Gerry Hoard, Jo Klein, Judy Bcnfer, Barb Tobias, Botty Cornolius. Jill Diamond, Mardel Herzberg, Kay Grover, Jeanette Doering. Tennis At the beginning of the 1949 fall tennis sea- son, Coach Marion Steckel was greeted by six returning veterans and they promptly made good use of their experience, winning four matches and dropping only one, that to East Moline, Quad-City champs. The first match of the spring season was April 18 against Moline. The six vets included Jo Klein, Betty Cornelius, Jill Diamond, Judy Benfer, Betsy Cline, and Kay Grover. In the 1949 spring tennis season the DHS boys' squad was undefeated in dual meets, winning thirteen in a row. In the quadrangu- lar meet with Iowa City, Wilson, and Roosevelt, the netsters took second. Jerry Jager was runner up in singles in the State meet May 27, '49 at Ames. The fall season saw Coach Dick Devine start with a bunch of inexperienced fellows. Jager and Jim Lindsay, two experienced lettermen, both reported for football and did not report for tennis until the spring of 1950. Coach De- vine's team lost five meets in as many starts. After two cancellations of meets, the 1950 squad finally met Iowa City in the first match of the year. The Boys' Tennis Squad. First Row: Pete Fronk, Bill Linihan, Tom Rowland. Don Moldcn- haucr. Harold Rayburn, Jack Corr. Second Row: Ron Huff. Doug Quayle. Mr. Devine. Jerry Jacobs. Armand Andre. Jerry Jager. Sharoian. Jerry Thordscn, Bob Klommo. Second Row: Burt Seidler, Goorgc Herrmann, Don Johnson, Butch Sating, Jack Wells. Harvey Moorman, Don Bouse. Doug Darrell. Ron Gile, John Bulov. Bob Johnson, Glenn Foley, Leon Lopez, Pete Fisher. Jim Fox. Third Row: Gary Nelson, Don Stroud, Bob Claussen. Ken Collins. Adam Fatakis. Bob Rorick, Dick Buckles, Dick Wallarab. Henry Philmon. Fred Van Hoosier, John Townsley, Dave Behrensmyer. Jerry Patterson, Ron Cross, Roy Macias, Dan Segura. Wrestling Coaches Jim Fox and Burt Seidler were faced with a difficult problem this fall when only one regular from last year's wrestling squad re- ported. However, they finished the season with an impressive record with relatively inexper- ienced material. Led by state champion Eugene Piersall, the Imps won nine dual meets while losing four. In the state meet the Demons finished fifth, and boasted a state champ in the 112 pound divi- sion in Piersall. It was the second consecutive title for the veteran matman, and marked his fifty-first straight match without a defeat. Dick Goetz, a sophomore, was a runner-up in the 105 division. The Imp grapplers also captured the Mississippi Valley crown and the District Tournament title. Graduates of this year's team include Pier- sall, John Townsley, Ken Dribin, and Bob Ro- rick, indicating that next year should be a big one in DHS wrestling. 123 The Boys' Golf Toam. First Row: John Evans. Pot© Kloin, Gone Foyon, Russ Meyer, Paul Koehler. Second Row: Bob Wolls. Jim Havercamp, Mr. Bickford. Gale Hovoy. John Kcttman. 9 ou jJU(, Golf — . - The DHS golf team, coached by Russell Bick- ford, had one of its best seasons this past year. Bolstered by seven lettermen, the squad hung up an impressive 1949 spring season record of fourteen wins and two losses. They captured t ie Cedar Rapids, Invitational for the fourth time, tl)e Quad-City trophy, the District at Iowa City with tjhev lowest score ever1 by 0 DHS team, and placed fourth ir In the fall the DHS linkers garnered ten victories while dropping two meets. They cap- tured the Quad-City Medal in the last meet of the year. Competing in the first spring match of 1950 were Russ Meyer, John Kettman, Paul Koehler, Gene Feyen, John Evans, and Robert Wells. y Athletic Candids Year September 6 Beginning of First Semester 16 First football game October 4 Newcomers' Party 5 Yearbook Auditorium 20-21 All-School Play, What a Life 28 Homecoming November 8 Open House 15 Public Speaking Auditorium, Bob Ray 15-16 Hi-De-Hi 23 Senior Sock Hop 24 Thanksgiving Vacation 25- 26 All-State Music Festival 29 First basketball game December 2 Spinsters' Spree 7 Public Speaking Auditorium, Science Program 21 Christmas Vacation January 3 School resumes 13 Public Speaking Auditorium, The Brittons 25 All-School Party, “Tramp Trot 26- 27 Between semester vacation 30 Opening of Second Semester February 10-11 Minstrel Show 17-18 State Wrestling Meet 24 Military Ball 24 Public Speaking Auditorium, Melody Four May All Your dreams Come TrueI Dreams are wonderful things, especially if they come true! Whether your dream remains a mere dream depends upon you. We hope that every graduate of the class of 1950 will strive to transform his hopes and dreams of success and happiness into concrete realities. Bawden Bros., Inc. has enjoyed working with the staff of the 1950 Blackhawk annual. Your splendid efforts and creative talent have resulted in an out- standing yearbook. Bawden Bros., Inc., whose engraving plant produced the photo-engravings for the Blackhawk annual, congratulates the members of the yearbook staff. Bawden Bros., Inc. is happy to have had a part in bringing success to your undertaking. BAWDEN BROS., INC, ADVERTISING AGENCY CONTROLLED PRODUCTION 131 121 East Third Street Davenport, Iowa . CONGRATULATIONS to the 1950 Graduates from the best store for the MOST PEOPLE Compliments of KARMEL KRUNCH 238 W. Third • Davenport, Iowa 132 well done! That's our compliment to the BLACKHAWK staff of 1950 and also to the members of the Graduating Class. It was a pleasure doing this, our 33rd, D.H.S. annual as your school-day record. O O O O O O • wagner’s printery 315-17 West Fourth Street • Davenport, Iowa 133 YOUNG FOLKS LIKE TO BANK WITH US f- ' ' v ‘ . , Equipped To Serve Your Every Banking Need tifcii Resources Over $75,000,000.00 DAVENPORT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Oilembex JedaxaL Rexexve. Syxtenv Congratulations to the Class of '50 from SAM THE HATTER Bakeris Cleaners 312 Harrison Street Davenport Schneff Brothers Jewelers and Silversmiths Hamilton, Elgin, Gruen Bulova and Longines Watches 112 W. 3rd Street Davenport, Iowa open this door to the finest in Quality Home Furnishings 1225 east river drive Davenport 134 Congratulations .. . the Future is Yours! • We have served the community for the past 36 years with honest and reliable work- manship. We feel sure that this policy will continue for at least 36 years more • W. E. BORN Heating and Hardware Supplies 502-504 Harrison • Davenport Display Room 113-115 Harrison Mt. Rock and Alpagora Coats - - . GGG and Botany 500 Clothes Dobbs, Mallory and Champ Hats . . . Bostonian and Mansfield Shoes Complete Outfitters to Men and Boys Exclusively DAVENPORT Arrow and Van Heusen Shirts . . . McGregor Sportswear Interwoven and Holeproof Hose . . . Alligator Coats WATCHES Elgin • Bulova • Hamilton • Gruen Elgin American Compacts Gifts for all occasions PLANK CO. Jewelers 209 Main Street Stender Motor Co. Sales PACKARD Service Ask the man who owns one 518 Harrison Street Davenport 135 Compliments to — Mr. Roger Berry — Faculty — Hultquist Music Stores Graduates of 1950 Conn Band Instruments POSNER'S Records, Sheet Music, and Repairing Women's Wear Davenport Des Moines 122 W. Second Street ZOECKLER’S FIDLAR CHAMBERS CO. School Supplies • Fountain Pens Printers and Binders Office Furniture and Supplies Loose Leaf and Office Supplies 322 Brady Street Art Metal Steel Office Equipment Davenport, Iowa 118-120 East Fourth Street First Federal Savings and Loan Association EAT FISH —STAY FIT First Federal Building Southeast Corner Third and Main Davenport, Iowa DAVENPORT FISH CO. If it swims we have it Resources Nearing $15,000,000 Member Federal Savings Loan Insurance Corporation and Wholesale — Retail 228 East 3rd Dial 2-1775 Federal Home Loan Bank System C. JANSEN Summer and Winter Air Conditioned The Reliable Jeweler 116-118 West 3rd Street BULOVA, HAMILTON, GRUEN, AND ELGIN WATCHES Get that Graduate's Gilt from JANSEN'S 217 Harrison St. Dial 3 6153 Established 1895 SHANNON'S DAIRY LUNCH Comfortable Booths Delicious Plate Lunches, Sandwiches, Pies Fountain Sundaes, Sodas, Malted Milks 136 BOY HANSEN SIGN CO. Makers of the Better Types of Signs in Quality and Design Front and Gaines Street Dial 3-9939 Davenport CADILLAC — PONTIAC AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE WARREN L. LANG WITH, INC. 324 West Fourth Street 3-9901 Congratulations High School Graduates of 1950 5chARFF'5 2nd and Brady The Store where most college men buy their clothes . . . Is a pretty good place to buy yours Simon Landauer Davenport Exclusive Portraits at WARNER-MEDLIN STUDIOS 414 Brady Street Dial 3-8800 MARIE'S LUNCH Comer of Locust and Harrison Good Food and Friendly Service 137 Congratulations graduate! May we wish you every success in life's under- takings. You are entering a new era in your life — an era which may bring you travel and adventure, joy and sorrow. Record these memories with pictures. For camera equipment of all types look to Cinarco Photo Supply, the midwest's finest and most complete. 312 Main Street Davenport 1 WIST THIRD STRUT DAT t Hf o IT. IOWA Purveyors of the finest in ORIENTAL RUGS AND IMPORTED LINENS TROUSSEAU HEADQUARTERS RUHL RUHL INSURANCE REAL ESTATE SURETY BONDS First National Bldg. 3-2775 REMEMBER the GALS, the GAMES, and the GOOD TIMES at DAVENPORT HIGH REMEMBER the FREE STUDIO for GOOD PHOTOGRAPHS WHEN THE BIG MOMENTS OF YOUR LIFE OCCUR mark these occasions with photo- graphs of high quality and artistic skill taken by THE FREE STUDIO 142B BRADY STREET 138 CENTRAL ELECTRIC CO. Refrigeration Engineers Davenport, Iowa THE DAVENPORT Y.W.C.A. is your «Y Let's Plan, Work, and Play TOGETHER Compliments of FIRST TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Comer Third and Brady Streets Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation “AT YOUR SERVICE” ... NIGHT AND DAY! Around the clock, 365 days a year . . . Reddy Kilowatt, your electric servant, is on the job in the home making life easier, more comfortable and more pleasant. In the factory, the store, the office and on the farm, too, this versatile helper has brought about a new concept of labor and time saving efficiency. The remarkable thing is that electricity is now available at the lowest price in history in spite of greatly increased costs of providing it. And gas also is “at your service — at equally small cost. I0WA-ILLIN0IS GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. 139 Happiness, Health, Success, and the Best of Everything to the Class of 1950 GEORGE H. FREDERICKS of HILL FREDERICKS MORTUARY COMPLIMENTS OF Iowana Farms Milk Company Bettendorf, Iowa Davenport, Iowa BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1950 Burchett Studio, Inc. 324 Harrison Davenport, Iowa — Exclusive Portraits — 140 SIEG COMPANY Wholesale Distributors Automotive Equipment • Replacement Parts Davenport, Iowa Compliments of DAHL MOTORS DAVENPORT INC. 6 Ford 8 Davenport, Iowa At Centennial Bridge Dial 3-8067 TRUCK DIVISION Bettendorf, Iowa AUSTIN CRABBS INCORPORATED Building and Decorating Materials 216 Brady Street Davenport Phone 2-6294 141 Pecanola JUNIOR Bars Rich, cream divinity covered with milk chocolate, generously crowned with de- licious pecans — a taste treat for your good health and hap- piness. May be purchased wherever good candy is sold. CHOCOLATE Utanco Candy Co. D7„rr'' The House of CONGRATULATIONS J Jl wann m from Manufacturers of Ladies' Fine Furs and HENRY R. SCHAEFER CO. retailers of Men's Names You Know” GENERAL CONTRACTORS Clothing and Furnishings For Over 75 Years • Be Safer With Schaefer Industrial — Commercial — Residential Dial 7-5221 A Great Opportunity for High School Graduates of the Quad-Cities Plan Now to Enroll in Preparation for Bottor Christian Service in the EVENING SCHOOL — TRUTH AND LIFE BIBLE INSTITUTE An Interdenominational School o! Christian Education Analysis and Synthesis of the Scriptures Teacher Training Personal Evangelism Four Classes every Monday Evening at YWCA. Molino Fall Term Bogins Second Monday in September A FACULTY OF CONSECRATED CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTORS For Further Information, Phone or Writo any of the Following: Rev. Ray Schulenburg, Acting President, Moline Miss Fern Railsback, Registrar, Silvis Board of Directors I. B. Gilbert, Molino I. F. Strombcck. Moline W. F. Kennedy, Davonport J. I- Vollonga, Rock Island Blair A. Quick, Moline Theo. Vogt, Rock Island Kenneth T. Romig. Silvis F. Dale Wilson, Davenport Cecil V. Smith, East Moline Hugo Wolff, Davonport • DAVENPORT WATER TRADE COMPOSITION LINOTYPE —LUDLOW COMPANY MAKEUP Ask Your Printer • 220 E. Third Street Davenport Phone 3-2344 Iowa PAGE 4-A THI THE HARD WAY—Gary R. Herrmann, senior class president who attended commence- ment and gave the address of welcome despite the handicap of crutches, receives his diploma from Harry M. Nabstedt, president of the school board. Herrmann’s leg was frac- tured by a wild discus during track practice this spring. (Times Photo). Their President Limp 50 jtional values in famous Parker quality appliances! JiZ 6 OC + y •4 4' $ c cC a 7- - 7 u y t - C4 C lCS ' 14 Congratulations to the 1950 Graduates of Davenport High School from Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop 1520 Harrison Congratulations, 1950 Graduates PAULI FLORAL COMPANY FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Be Sure You Can Always See A Good Show By Attending A Courteous TRI-STATES THEATRE Direction of A. H. Blank CAPITOL DAVENPORT'S DELUXE THEATRE ESQUIRE IOWA'S MODERN THEATRE GARDEN DAVENPORT'S FAMILY THEATRE First Choice Showing of The Finest Pictures Produced In Hollywood and Abroad Autographs 4 SS ts wmmxm