Cerro Gordo High School - Gordian Yearbook (Cerro Gordo, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1956 volume:

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We want them to know that their efforts in this very important work are appreciated. od, President Francis S Gerrard Wo -v SC1'etary LOUIIO11 Richard Henry Charles Taylor Z SUPERINTENDENT PAUL H. ROBERTS, A. B., M. ED. Southeast State College University of Missouri Mr. Roberts, superintendent of schools in the Community Unit School District 159100, has been an exceptional help to all students of Cerro Gordo High School. His examples of interest, trust and dependability made our school years profitable and enjoyable. PRINCIPAL ALBERT E. SCHNIEPP, A. B, , M. A, Central Wesleyan Collegeg University of Illinoisg University of Missourig Washington University In addition to Mr. Schniepp's responsi- bilities as principal, he also teaches classes in Chemistry and Physics. Always willing to help us, both as individuals and as groups, he has made this a successful school year. 3 Jody Wafilard, Treasurerg Alicia Hissong, Secretaryg David Dickmeier, Vice-Presidentg Mike Sponsler, President. SENIORS Flower . . Red Carnation Colors . . Red and Grey CLASS SPONSORS DICK KILPATRICK DELLAROSE DOWLER IRVING NELSON Social Science English, Spanish AgriCl1ltl11'6 gm AZ? BEVERLY JANE ALBERT Laugh if it kills you, and you'll die with a grin on your face. Class Honor Society 2, 3, F. H, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, G, A, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, Super Scooper 2, 3, 4, Office Aides 4, Secretary 4, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, Science Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, GORDIAN 4. HAROLD AUTEN Men of few words are the best of men. F, F,A, 1, 2, 3, 4. fi MARLENE FAYE BEERY She looks bashful, but is she? Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 3, G. A. A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 1, 2, 3, 4, Office Aides 4, Science Club 1, 2, Vice-President 2, GORDIAN 4. BARBARA BELL All that glitters is not gold, it may be a diamond. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarians 1, 2, Super Scooper 4, Office Aides 3, 4, President 4. PATRICIA SUE BENEDICT Mighty sweet and mighty wise. The fun just twinkles in her eyes. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, G. A. A, 3, 4, 'Vice- President 4, Super Scooper 4, Office Aides 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, GORDIAN Co-Editor 4. LEE W. BLAIR Life is just one thing after another. F. F, A, 1, 2, 3, Letterman's Club 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4. GEORGE A. BLICKENSDERFER Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4, Football 1,2, 3, 4, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Honor Society 4, JOANNE S. BLICKENSDERFER Her life is like the moon, There's a man in it. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 2, Vice -President 3, Student Council 4, Vice-President 4, Band 1, 2, 3, Chorus 3, Librarians 2, 4, Vice-President 4, G. A. A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor 4, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hill- billy Weddin ' 4. MARJORIE ELAINE CRIPE My heart isn't in my books. It's other- wise engaged. F. H, A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Office Aides 3, 4, Class Honor Society 4. MILLARD W. CRIPE Don 't disturb me, I'm a busy man. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA CRIPE COX Like a circle, never ending, does her talk go on forever. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 1, 4, Hi1lbilly Weddin ' 4, GORDIAN 4. JOSEPH DANNER What I have been taught, l've forgotten. What I know, I have guessed, Basketball 1, Baseball 2, 3. YVONNE CONLEY She smiles at others just for fun, but really there is only one. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, Student Council 4, F. H, A. 1, 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 3, 4, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, Science Club 2, GORDIAN Assistant Editor 4. CHARLOTTE ANN BURKS It's foolish to think, let's talk. F, H,A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, Librarians 3, 4, G. A. A, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 1, 2, 3. DONALD BROWN Well, Napoleon wasn't so big either. Class Honor Society 1, F. F, A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Treasurer 2, Basketball 1, 2. JUDITH KAREN CHAPMAN Fun is the spice of life, and I like plenty of seasoning. Class Honor Society 4, Class Secretary 2, 3, Student Council 3, F. H. A, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 3, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, GORDIAN 4. 4 DAVID DICKMEIER And even though vanquished, he could argue still. Class Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Class Vice-President 4, Student Council 4, F, F. A, 1, 2, 3, Super Scooper 4, Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, GORDIAN 4. GLEN DICK Dynamite comes in small packages. F. F,A, 1, 2, 3, 4. SHARON ELLEGOOD Life is what you make it. Class Treasurer 3, Student Council 2, Band 1, 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Librarians 4, President 4, G, A,A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 1, 4, If Mother Only Knew 3. PAT FALLER Speaks at will, and yet is never loud. F. H. A. 1, 4. CLYDE FANSLER He is a little backward about being forward. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, If Mother Only Knew 3. DAVE FRYDENGER To the ladies-first, last, and always. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 1, Letterman's Club 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Track 1, 2, 3, If Mother Only Knew 3. i 1 if ,. ,...:- If ,,, 1-sing, s' :,,PE W!?i sii-5'5 I F' i Ia 'f 5 ELLEN SUE GILL School would be all right ifI didn't have to study. Class Honor Society 1, Class Vice-President 1, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Librarians 2, Super Scooper 2, 3, 4, Office Aides 3, 4, GORDIAN 4. DAVID LEE HAMM 'Tis love that makes the world go round. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Track 1, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4. JEAN HEITZ Wherever you find my car, that's where you will find me, F, F, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Track 1, n DARRELL GENE HELM He seems quite 'figure-minded, Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 4, F. F.A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarians 2, Super Scooper 4, Letterman's Club 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, GORDIAN 4, JAMES A. HINTON Jim was a chemist, Jim is no more, for what he thought was H20 was HQSO4, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman's Club 4, Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ALICIA HISSONG Blushes are the rainbow of modesty. F, H, A. 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 3, GORDIAN 4 ANNE JONES F, H, A. 1, 2, 3, 4, DOTTIE ANN HUFF Sometimes I sit and think--others just sit. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 4, F,H,A, 1, 2, 3, 4, G,A,A. 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Super Scooper 4, Office Aides 4, GORDIAN Assistant Editor 4. KAREN KINTNER I'm learning a lot, but school interferes. Class Honor Society 4, G,A. A. 4, Super Scooper 4. WILLIAM L. KIRCHHOEFER Here 's a fellow you have to look up to. Librarians 3, 4, Basketball 2, Track 4, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, GORDIAN 4. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Secretary 4, 'Wi GARY D. LONNON His words, like poetry, are measured by the foot. Class Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Class President 1, Student Council 1, 2, Vice-President 2, Band 1, 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 3, Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 3, 4, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hillbil1y Weddin ' 4, GORDIAN 4, DONALD MCCLELLAN There is more to life than just living it. F, F, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4. ALICE MEYERHOLZ KILIAN F, H, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 3, ADILINE MEYERHOLZ Good nature is stronger than tomahawks. F, H, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, G, A, A. 3, 4. 'Wan ANN MORGANTHALER A friendly face and a personality to match, Class Honor Society 1, 3, Class Secretary 1, Student Council 3, 4, Secretary 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarians 1, Super Scooper 4, Office Aides 4, Vice-President 4, Cheerleader SHIRLEY ANN POLING A shy maid in our school, who never seems to break a rule, F, H, A. 1, 2, Super Scooper 4, Office Aides 4, JAMES ROSCOE PROCTOR Me work? Oh! what a waste of time! Chorus 4, Super Scooper 3, Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4, Science Club 3, 4. RICHARD RATHIE Like a powder puff, Ibelong to the women. Class Vice-President 2, Treasurer 1, Student Council 2, F, F, A, 1, 2, 3, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Librarians 3, Cheerleader 2, Football 1. NANCY SMITH Her smile goes all the way around and buttons in the back, F, H, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 4, CHARLES W. SPONSLER Hard to catch as a waiters eye, Class President 4, Student Council 4, President 4, Super Scooper 3, Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4. GEORGE FRANK SULWER His athletic ability is excelled only by his friendliness. Class President 2, 3, Student Council 2, 3, 4, F, F. A. 1, 2, Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3, JO ANN WAFFLARD Her friendly smile and cheery face will carry her far in life 's long race, Class Honor Society 1, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 4, Student Council 3, 4, F, H, A. 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarians 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 3, Homecoming Queen 4, RICHARD REESE A person who likes to enjoy life. Football 1, If Mother Only Knew 3, SHIRLEY ROSE RYDER The friendly have friends. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, G, A, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 4, Office Aides 4. LARRY SHIPMAN Just an F,F, A, boy at heart. F, F, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Super Scooper 4, JACQUELINE JOAN SIMONTON A friendly heart and a sunny disposition make many true friends. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Student Council 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, Secretary 3, G. A, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, President 4, Super Scooper 3, 4, Office Aides 4, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, GORDIAN Co-Editor 4. -fa '--- ,-- -.- JANICE KAY VULGAMOTT I might be better if I would, but it 's awful lonesome being good. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Student Council 4, F. H. A, 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, District Treasurer 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Super Scooper 1, 2, 3, 4, G, A, A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 1, 4, Science Club l, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, President 3, District President 3, State Hospitality Chairman 4, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4, GORDIAN Assistant Editor 4. ALLEN WAYNE WOOLLEN Why hurry? Rome wasn't built in a day. F, F, A, 1, 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Letterman's Club 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, If Mother Only Knew 3, Hillbilly Weddin ' 4. CAROLYN IO WRIGHT A thorough student from every angle. Class Honor Society 1, 2, 4, Student Council 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, G, A, A, 1, 2, 3, 4, GORDIAN 4. SENIOR HISTORY We began our high school life with 58 members and elected Gary Lonnon, Presi- dent, Sue Gill, Vice-President, Ann Morgan- thaler, Secretary, and Richard Rathje, Treas urer. Ann Morganthaler was our queen can- didate and Janice Vulgamott was elected cheerleader. The sophomores gave us a hay- ride and welcoming party which was enjoyed by all. A skating party held in the spring was well attended. Our sophomore officers were: George Sulwer, President, Richard Rathje, Vice- President, Karen Chapman, Secretary, and Joanne Shinneman, Treasurer. Early in the year, our 55 students' welcomed the reshmen with a party. Later a roller skating party was held for our own members. Again our ueen candidate was Ann Morganthaler. Richard Rathje and Don McClellan were cheerleaders. One of the highlights of the year's activities wasthe winning of first place in the homecoming float contest. As juniors, we had a very busy year. George Sulwer, President, Joanne Shinneman, Vice-President, Karen Chapman, Secretary, and Sharon Ellegood, Treasurer led us through a successful year. Judy Wafflard was our queen candidate and Ann Morganthaler our cheerleader. In November our play, If Mother Only Knew, was a hilarious comedy. Our class managed the concession stand at the football games. We were especially proud when our Junior Homecoming Float won first place. In February, we sponsored the Valentine Dance. Our class rings arrived in December and everyone was quite proud of them. We chose a Gay Nineties theme for our Prom to go along with the Cerro Gordo Centennial. In the fall of 1955, we entered C.G. H. S. for the last time. Ann Morganthaler and Janice Vulgamott were chosen as Cheerleaders and Jody Wafflard reigned as Queen over the Homecoming Activities. The Christmas Dance, bakery sale, hobo day, and our class play, Hillbilly Weddin', were among our many activities during the year. After grad- uation our Senior Class spent their last time together on a wonderful trip to the Ozarks. We hope that the classes to follow have just as many pleasant times and memories as we have had during our four years together. Jack Roby, Treasurer: Jim Morr, Vice-President, Pat Slattery, Presidentg Frank Powell, Secretary. JUNIORS The Juniors are justly proud of their class achievements. All thirty-one members are active in one or more school organizations, and many serve as officers. Nancy Baker was selected by the class as Homecoming queen candidate. Great Caesar's Ghost, the annual class play, was presented in November. The Candyland Prom, given for the Seniors in May, was the social event of the year. CLASS SPONSORS John Sellers Pauline Voelcker Neal Hudson Vocal Home Economics Boys' P, E. , Geography Donald Atteberry Ilene Baker Nancy Baker Margaret Bone Jack Brown Glenda Campbell Richard Chenoweth William Cutler Ronald Daily Daniel Gaitros Mary Lou Gisinger Zelma Hale Louis Hall Mabel Hall Mildred Jackson Edward Lutes Michael Maurer Karen Merritt Jerry Miller Ramona. Miller Jim Morr Dave Nevius Paul O'Neal Frank Powell S Judy Thompson W Shirley Smoke qi at 1' 'c Q iff -si' -H Jack Robey A' Bessie Sample h y Patrick Slattery LeRoy Smith Lee Don Wallace Richard' Wright I as an j S ' 1 -.,k ,W , - itil J f 1 8 M M in G ,-Q95 A? fl wr ' K-if Q . 1, l U if 4 2 ' ,f f 'Q 4,1-if E -fmt, .Ma 1 . l - I V, , ZR . , ia '15 i E 1 31 s U 1 A .,, Q, f H. I I . ,,,,,, nur' Qii 554 ' If i 5 E 1 5 - ' , ., .5 fi ,zfilf fa! 2 -W Efixfl - -www! f4f1f..,1egf1 f Qg,z'f1::::,Q,1,:,1zb1 . 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CLASS SPONSORS Gerald Webb Edith Bryant Clark Waldmier Science Commercial Band Director Larry Albro David Babcock Eleanor Berbaum Neil Blickensderfer Ruby Carter Carolyn Clark Duane Cripe Bonnie Curry Joyce Cockrum James Dobson Tim Donovan Leroy Dugan Ciney Eads Elgene Eaton David Ekiss Dick Fansler Linda Fox William Frazee Linda Geddes Kathryn Goodrich Betty Gross Joyce Guy Galen Heckman Ellis Hissong Jim Huff Clare Johnson Ann LeHew Jeannette Mansfield Mary Alice Marquiss Jane Martin Earl Matteson Janet Merritt Mary Ann Neff Foster Nelson Phillip Nelson Donald Nichols Donald Quick Janet Reese Donald Rock Patsy Shafer Sally Shobe Leon Sites Leonard Smith Robert Taylor Phillip Trummel Mary Waltz Ronald Wagner Absent' . X s ,Q af .. W ,JM ,A Q,-gs Q C J . . 5 HJ - J Q . K A Di 9405, 1 .... in J t:,1i ,, J ., if i f i 'i i ., i raft r :J J ,,i-f . , itlssri h M I l W' K K , Auf A X' , Vg ? l J vw, .Wi , ,A K J y ,I s .av J' nl' Q no f 'K ...... ww - L -is 4: .. 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Welcomed into school with a party given by the Sophomores, the class continued its social life with a class movie party. During the first year in high school, the Freshmen were well represented in organization memberships. Mary Ann Sulwer was the Homecoming Queen candidate. CLASS SPONSORS Ernestine Goodgion Jack Robertson Tess Corbett Girls' P, E, English, Speech Mathematics Janice Abbott Jerry Aldridge Lillian Atteberry Evelyn Auten Tom Baker Lorraine Berry Betty Jane Berry Duane Benedict Patricia Blickenstaff Ellen Bone Johnney Bowrey Jerry Briscoe Carol Brown Dwayne Brown Mary Cockrell Marjorie Conely Darlene Cripe Gene Cripe Eddie Cross Irene Crowe Larry Daily Carl DeVore Carolyn Eads Maralyn Eads Jerry Ellegood Helen Funk Charles Gaitros Carole Gill Judy Gross Virgil Griffith Billy Hale Linda Hall William Hall Theresa Halicki Ruth Helm Mike Hector Carol Ann Hite Barbara Jackson Ivan Karnes William King Betty Lourash Judy Martin Deanne Miller Gary Morr Donna Mullen Robert Nelson Carolyn Oliver Margaret O'Neal Sharon Poling Velma Jean Schwenke Nikki Shafer Kent Smith Mary Ann Sulwer Gary Traxler Jan Wagoner John Wagoner Jerry Weedman Margaret Wolfe Barbara Wright Russell York Absent: David Arnold James Frydenger ...ffm ff- 4- ' Egg? ,. , if u ww' ti 'WJ w, -.ff 1' -- I f l , rf' V' .,,., ry - -A , rg 1' A A if 'gs adm 5 iii 2 ,- it lf 5 4 I . . fl J.: is iw if N f N M 1 W - V i f A Q. e G i ,,. r X 'i' . .sw , I ' i'15 if' V ' t 'A 'N f K, ' L f llf I A yr, V. 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A -. l if 't A Q Z .. fs k MAINTENANCE MEN 0-Nr CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mary Roby Edith Dodd Lula Kussart Gertrude Churchill Bill Blick, M, E, Burch IN MEMORIAM Mr, Charles Snoke September 16, 1955 BUS DRIVERS Bob Blick Everett Lawrence Clifford Martin Ira Cripe Walter Gill Arnold Henricks Bennett Heckman GORDIAN STAFF CO-EDITORS Pat Benedict, Joan Simonton ASSISTANT EDITORS Dottie Huff, Yvonne Conley STANDING: Janice Vulgamott Organizations Alicia Hissong, Marlene Beery. STANDING: Carolyn Wright, Pat Cripe, Sue Gill. Finance Gary Lonnon, Beverly Albert, Bill Kirchhoefer, Darrell Helm. STANDING: Karen Chapman, Bill Cripe, David Dickmeier, Mrs. Corbett, Advisor. wg 9 SENIOR TRIP OSAGE BEACH, MO. ,i S' A01 ,it ' il? EW , s,,.......- ,-N '. V 1 il' Z O 8 my I fa 10 Q- --1 R 1 0 .1 SENIOR PLAY HILLBILLY WEDDIN' Paw Belsnickle---Gary Lonnon Ma Belsnickle---Joan Simonton Ceelie---Joanne Blick Bonnie Mae---Yvonne Conley Juney Lou---Pat Benedict Four---Karen Chapman Five---Beverly Albert Six- - -Pat Cripe Cox Obeey Upshlager Ronald Maxwell Darrell Helm Chiz Upshlager Dave D1ckme1er Lucy Maxwell Jamce Vulgamott Reverend Allen Woollen JUNIOR PLAY GREAT CAESAR'S GHOST Karen Merritt---Helen Maxwell Pat Slattery---Johnson Nancy Baker---Ester Jim Morr---Tommy Tucker Mary Lou Glsmger---Penelope Maxwell Frank Powell---Drck O'Donnell v Judy Thompson---Deborah de Royster Bess1e Sample Phoebe de Royster 43 in Bill Cutler---Phineas Farthingale . Ramona Miller---Polly Maxwell Ilene Baker- - - Hattie Mickey Maurer- - -Majah, the Mystic Director Miss Dowler JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM af ir HH 5 I 3 '7 7 , , ' -1 M, Cunningham, J. Whitted, J. Aldridge, M.A. Sulwer, J, Roby, N, Baker, D, Dickmeier, Queen, J. Wafflard, G. Sulwer, J. Cockrum J, Baker, D. Nichols, A. Atteberry, D. Rock, CROWNBEARERS: Deborah Connor, John Henry. HOMECOMING Jody Wafflard, crowned by George Sulwer, received her title from the 1954 Queen, Janice Baker. It'11 be an Age Old Story, C, G, Wins Again! Sophomore - -first prize ,Q . ,F Push Buttons for Victory Grade School--third place Destination--Victory Junior - -second prize Parade 9' i it si 9 FIRST ROW: M.A, Neff, C, Wright, K, Chapman, J, Cockrum, N, Shipman, L, Turney, SECOND ROW: S. Johnson, M, Helm, K, Morr, C, Oliver, B. Heckman, A, Atteberry, J, Ellegood, R. Wright, L, Geddes, A, Woollen, THIRD ROW: D, Miller, C, Sparks, E, Van C, Hire, K, Goodrich, G, Cripe, J, Weedman, B, Gross, J. Bowery, G, Morr, A. Hissong, C, Eads, D, Phillips, M, Eads, I, Benson, BAND The Cerro Gordo High School Band started the 1955-1956 year by winning first at the Illinois State Fair. During the fall, the band gave several halftime shows at the football games. The host school for the Piatt County Festival was the Deland-Weldon Unit. Approxi- mately 40 of our members took part in the day's activities and the concert. In March, we entered 3 solos and 5 ensembles in the District Contest which was held at Lakeview. Out of the 8 entries, 2 superior ratings and 6 excellent ratings were received. In early May, the State finalists went to Macomb. Out of the Z entries, Joan Simonton received a superior rating and the Flute Quartet received an excellent rating. On April 11, the band presented its annual Spring Formal Concert. Mr. Waldmier presented medals to the District Contest winners and also the Arion Award to Janice Vulgamott. if Dave Frydenger Captain ffirst semesterj Janice Vulgarnott Lieutenant Z8 4 Miller, L, Born, Jane Martin, T. Halicki, H. Bower, H. Funk, J, Thompson, J. Simonton, , Cutler, A, Morganthaler, E, Berbaum, R. York, G, Jenkins, B. J. Beery, E, Hissong, atre, C, Johnson, Y. Conley, S, Ryder, J, Mansfield, C. Gill, Judy Martin, T. Donovan, ,L, Gisinger, J. Wafflard, B, Albert, STANDING: P, Ridgley, J, Vulgamott, D, Babcock, Four of our members are attending Egyptian Music Camp at Duquoin this summer. They are Mary Ann Neff, Deanne Miller, .Joyce Cockrum, and Carolyn Oliver. Those attending Eastern Music Camp at Charleston are Bill Cutler, Linda Geddes, Carol Gill Betty Jane Beery, Helen Funk, .John Bowrey, Gary Morr, Eleanor Berbaum, Jeanette Mansfield, Tim Donovan, Dave Babcock, and Ellis Hissong. We wish to thank our director, Mr. Waldmier, and our teachers for the fine assis- tance and co-operation they gave us this year. Judy Thompson Drum Ma jorette f Y , 1 Carolyn Wright , , A , Nj Student Council QF I ,, 24, , f e Q-K, K 'ls' Joyce Cockrum Librarian J 'Y Karen Chapman Uniform Chairman FLUTE QUART ET J, Martin, H, Funk, J, Thompson, I. Simonton 1 Dist. , 2 State. SENIOR GRADUATES TOP ROW: J. Simonton, B. Woollen, S. Ryder, J. Vulgamott, C, Wright, FRONT ROW: Y. Conley, I, Wafflard, K. Chapman, B. Albert, A, Morganthaler, A, Hissong. FLUTE SOLO Joan Simonton 1 Dist., 1 Stale Janice Vulgamott s SEATED: C, Gill, M. Eads, M, Conley, C, Hite, C, Eads. J. Mansfield, Z. Hale, A. LeHew, I. Reese, C. Johnson, I. Baker. SECOND ROW: C. Brown, D. Cripe, C, Oliver, Judy Martin, D, Mullens, L. Beery, P, Shafer, R. Miller, J. Thompson, M. Jackson, S. Snoke, M.A. Sulwer. THIRD ROW: B. Curry, D. Miller, M,A. Marquiss, E, Bone, G. Campbell, M. Bone, B.J. Beery, K, Chapman, I, Crowe, N, Baker, B, Albert, B. Jackson, M. Hall. FOURTH ROW: G, Cripe, I, Karnes, D. Arnold, S. Shobe, Jane Martin, M,A. Neff, S. Ellegood, J, Simonton, M,L. Gisinger, R. Helm, Y. Conley, J, Vulgamott, J. Weedman, Jan Wagoner. BACK ROW: John Wagoner, J. Bowery, G. Traxler, F. Powell, R, Wright, R, Nelson, L. Sites, B. Cutler, J, Proctor, G. Lonnon, G. Morr, R. Rathje, B. Frazee, J, Aldridge, B. Hale, CHORUS The sixty-member high school chorus, directed by Mr. Sellers, has a membership of Z4 boys and 36 girls. Concert appearances were made at the La Place P. T. A. , the Cerro Gordo P. T. A. , and the community Good Friday Services at the Oakley Church of the Brethern. Members of the chorus also attended the Piatt County Music Festival in Deland, December 5. The boys' quartet--Frank Powell, David Arnold, Bill Frazee, and Gary Lonnon-- appeared at many Cerro Gordo and La Place functions. 31 FIRST ROW: C. Eads, T. Slattery, D, Dickmeier, Y. Conley, SECOND ROW: I. Wafflard, L, Krall, N. Blick, J. Vulgamott, P, Slattery, THIRD ROW: K, Merritt, J. Mort, I. Simonton, J. Blick, A, Morganthaler, STANDING: M,L, Gisinger, J, Thompson, President, Mike Sponsler. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is a. very active organization, and this year, as in past years, it has made improvement in the school. On Student Government Day, November 10, student council members capably took over administrative and teaching positions for the day. On November 12, Carolyn Eads, Mike Sponsler, Janice Vulgamott, and Yvonne Conley attended the District Student Council Meeting held at the Villa Grove High School. Delegates to the State Convention in Chicago in April were Carolyn Eads and Pat Slattery. Ann Morganthaler attended the meeting as a group discussion leader. President Mike Sponsler was assisted by Joanne Blick, Vice-Presidentg Ann Morgan- thaler, Secretaryg Karen Merritt, Treasurerg and Mr. Schniepp, Advisor. 32 Y Y....,.. X , SEATED: D, Helm, J, Simonton, Y, Conley, J, Blick, S, Ellegood, B, Albert, J, Vulgamott, B, Bell, D, Dickmeier, SECOND ROW: M, Beery, P, Benedict, J, Cockrum, S, Shobe, E, Eaton, S, Johnson, S, Ryder, M,A, Neff, K, Kintner, J, Guy, THIRD ROW: G, Dick, J, Danner, L, Shipman, P, Slattery, J, Morr, D, McClellan, L, Blair, D, Brown, BACK ROW: S, Gill, M, Cripe, N, Smith, D, Huff, B, Sample, A, Morganthaler, P, Cripe, I, Crowe, N, Baker, D, Burcham, SUPER SCOOPER During the past year it has been the purpose of the Super Scooper staff to keep the stu dent body up to date on happenings around school by publishing the paper every two weeks A member of the Illinois High School Press Association, the Super Scooper was rep- resented at the ISHPA October convention in Champaign by Editors Joanne Blick and Sharon Ellegood, and Advisor Miss Bryant. 33 : A 'E' M SEATED: B. Albert, B. Bell, A. Morganthaler, R, Miller, M.L. Gisinger. STANDING: M, Jackson, N, Baker, M, Cripe, S, Gill, J. Simonron, P. Benedict, S, Dyder, D, Huff, M. Beery, J, Thompson. OFFICE AIDES Eleven senior and five junior girls make up the Office Aide group. Our Christmas party was held at Marge Cripe's home where we enjoyed playing games and exchanging gifts. The annual trip was taken in May when we went to Decatur to visit various office buildings. The officers for this year are: President, Barbara Bellg Vice- President, Ann Morganthalerg Secretary, Beverly Albert, Treas- urer, Ramona Millerg Reporter, Sue Gillg Student Council, Joan Simontong Advisors, Miss Bryant and Mrs. Alkire. Mrs. All-cite SEATED: M, Maurer, S. Ellegood, J. Blick, B, Kirchhoeffer, STANDING: I. Wafflard, C, Clark, M, Waltz, B. Jackson, J. Guy, C. Burks. LIBRARIANS Ten student librarians under the direction of Miss Dowler serve the school by checking books in and out, and by keeping the magazines and books in order. Each librarian spends one free period a day on library duties. Officers include President, Sharon Ellegoodg Vice-President, Joanne Blick: Secretary, Carolyn Clark. in SEATED: S, Shobe, Y, Conley, S, Gill, M. Jackson, J, Merritt, J. Reese, J. Guy, C. Johnson, A. Hissong, M,L, Gisinger. SECOND ROW: J. Mansfield, C, Oliver, L, Beery, C, Eads, M, Conley, M, Eads, C. Hite, I. Baker, A, Meyerholz, M. Beery, J. Vulgomott. THIRD ROW: D, Huff, B, Gross, I, Crowe, N. Baker, B, Albert, M, Waltz, J. Thompson, M, Cockrell, M, A, Sulwer, L, Geddes, C, Clark, FOURTH ROW: E, Eaton, R, Miller, S, Snoke, H, Funk, D. Cripe, P, Cripe, N, Smith, P. Faller, M, Cripe, C. Burks, J, Martin, C, Brown. BACK ROW: P, Blick B, Sample, M, Bone, B. Jackson, J. Martin, J, Cockrum, D, Miller, B. Curry, B. J. Beery, J. Gross, E. Bone, K, Chapman. F. H. A. The Cerro Gordo F, H. A, officially opened the school year by attending the House of Delegates Meeting at Farmer City on October 6. Janice Vulgamott con- tinued as treasurer of Section 16. The officers were accompanied to the meeting by Mrs. William Thompson and Mrs. Voelcker. On March 6 Janice Vulgamott and Mrs. Voelcker attended the official Rally Day planning meeting at Franklin .Junior High School in Champaign. The annual F. H. A, style show was presented for the P. T, A, on April 17. President, Janet Reese represented the chapter at East Bay Camp. Officers assisting the president for the current year were: Vice-president, Mary Lou Gisingerg Secretary, Sue Gillg and Treasurer, Joyce Guy, Sponsor, Mrs. Voelcker. 36 SEATED: P, O'Neal, D, Babcock, L, Shipman, J, Dobson, T, Donovan, N, Blick, T, Baker, J, Morr, B, Taylor, SECOND ROW: J, Frydenger, D, Atteberry, R, Chenoweth, R, Daily, R, Fansler, G, Blick, J, Heitz, C, Fansler, D, Helm, D, McClellan, THIRD ROW: D, Nevius, J, Roby, L, Dugan, L, Albro, C, Eads, E, Matteson, D, Rock, D, Ekiss, P. Trummel, C, DeVore, R, Wagoner, FOURTH ROW: G. Traxler, D. Quick, J, Hinton, B, Bandy, G, Dick, D, Brown, J, Brown, M, Hector, D, Cripe, L, Hall, G, Morr, C, Gaitros, BACK ROW: G, Cripe, W, Hall, D, Benedict, E, Hissong, D, Brown, J, Weedman, J, Wagoner, D, Amold, K, Smith, J, Bowery, L,D, Wallace, R, York, E, Cross, J. Aldridge, F. F. A. The Cerro Gordo Chapter of the F, F,A, began a successful year last June at the state judging contests held at the University of Illinois. At that time, the poultry, fat stock, and grain teams won blue ribbons, and the dairy team won a red ribbon. Dean Trummel was awarded the State Farmer Degree, a dairy and farm underwriter's scholarship, and a plaque for his work in farm beautification. Other awards included a plaque to Larry Shipman for his work in farm safety, the Dekalb award to George Blick, and the all-around medal to Don Brown. Projects for the year included the annual trip to the International Livestock Show in Chicago, buying an air compressor for the farm shop, and the annual F, F. A, family banquet. The banquet given in March was a great success. President Tim Donovan gave the welcome and his dad gave the response. The boys presenting the pro- gram included Jack Roby, Don Atteberry, Dave Babcock, Ellie I-Iissong, Tim Donovan, Jerry Weedman, Larry Shipman, and Clyde Fansler. Speaker of the evening was Al Pigg who gave an interesting talk on today's farming problems. Officers, in addition to the president are Dave Babcock, Vice-President: Neil Blick, Secretary, Jim Dobson, Treasurer, Larry Shipman, Reporterg Tom Baker, Sentinel, and Mr. Nelson, Advisor. 37 SEATED: M, Beery, D, Huff, P, Benedict, M. L. Gisinger, J, Simonton, I. Baker, C, Hite, M, Conley, C. Eads, SECOND ROW: D. Cripe, A. Hissong, C, Burks, M, Wolfe, S, Ellegood, J. Vulgamott, R, Helm, C, Gill, I. Reese, C. Johnson, S. Ryder, A. Meyerholz. THIRD ROW: M.A. Sulwer, L. Geddes, C, Clark, S. Shobe, M.A. Neff, J, Blick, Y. Conley, I. Wafflard, K, Kintner, C. Wright, M, Eads, FOURTH ROW: T. Halicki, R. Miller, I. Thompson, M. Jackson, S. Snoke, H, Funk, B. Jaclson, C. Brown, D, Mullen, L. Beery, C. Oliver, J. Martin, M, Cockrell, BACK ROW: B, Curry, D. Miller J, Gross, E. Bone, B.J. Beery, K. Chapman, J. Merritt, P. Blick, B. Gross, M. Waltz, I, Crowe, N, Baker, B. Albert. G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association had a very successful year with a record- breaking membership of 67 girls. Intramurals were held at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tournaments played during these intrarnurals were basketball and volleyball. Both tournaments were won by the seniors. For the second consecutive year, the G. A. A. won first place in the Dis- trict and State Basket-Shooting Tournaments for which they received a first place medal and a trophy respectively. Each year the organization sends two delegates to East Bay Camp at Bloomington, Illinois. The delegates were Charlotte Burks and Mary Waltz. This is a leadership camp in which the girls learn many useful and helpful facts. Numerals and letters were awarded to girls who earned the required num- ber of points by participating in G, A. A. activities. The G. A. A. Award was presented to Joanne Blick. Officers for the year included: President, Joan Sinnontong Vice-President, Pat Benedict: Secretary-Treasurer, Dottie Huffg Student Council Representative, Mary Lou Gisingerg Reporter, Karen Merritt: Advisor, Miss Ernestine Goodgion. 38 In WC 'Hg is 211 -'RSF 4' A Eff' . 'S 45 M Q HQ ,fxxllg Qi gs'-F Q :Q Q ,A lx. K . -,, y ,ug fi W ha E fa Mx Coach Jack Robertson Ass 't. Coach Dick Kilpatrick Cerro Gordo ll ll ll ll I H Il Lakeview Leroy Sullivan Atwood Bement Montic e llo Newman Arthur S , Q i- t g . .. mg : NK A mm. l f SEATED: D, Rock, E, Matteson, M. Maurer, J. Huff, L. Smith, B, Nelson. SECOND ROW: K, Smith, G, Morr, I, Aldridge, J. Dobson, J, Millet, D. Cripe, T. Donovan, BACK ROW: J. Proctor, J. Hinton, C. Eads, C, Gaitros, P, O'Nea1, I, Fryclenger, J. Waltz. FOOTBALL The loss of two lettermen, Roy Brandenburg, and Darrell Helm, took both experience and strength from this year's football team. The Broncos started the season with two non-conference victories against Lakeview and Leroy. In the first two conference games, the Broncos were defeated by Sullivan and Atwood. Cerro Gordo defeated Bement to keep the Lion's Club Traveling Trophy which was won last year. In the Homecoming game against Monticello, the hard fought battle ended in a tie. The Broncos then traveled to Newman and were again defeated. In the final game of the 1955 season, Cerro Gordo overwhelmed Arthur, and ended a fair season with 4 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. Sixteen boys received varsity letters: Senior Co-Captains George Sulwer and Mike Sponsler, Gary Lonnon, George Blick, Lee Blair, Dave Dickmeier, Allen Woollen, Dave Frydenger, and Jim Hinton. Juniors: Pat Slattery, Frank Powell, Dan Gaitros, Jim Morr, and Jack Roby. Sophomores: Don Nichols, and Dave Babcock. 42 V9 r-V fy, 24 1 'Q ,M z 4 , ' , I N g X ' .li 'x y6-. V fr-, S.. ,a X ,Az ,W Y fr.. if 52? 70. , ,f -. Ass 'r. Coach Dick Kilpatrick Coach Neal Hudson Monticello Christmas Tourney Cerro Gorco 50 Atwood 37 Roberts- Thawville Okaw Valley Tourney Cerro Gordo 79 Oakland Regional Tourney Cerro Gordo 54 Warrensburg- Latham 1955-56 Record Cerro Gordo ll ll ll ll ll H ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll Il Il ll Bethany Atwood Bement Arthur Bethany Arcola Blue Mound Monticello Arthur Newman Argenta Villa Grove Unity Bement Atwood Sullivan Oakland Taylorville Mt. Zion Tuscola FIRST ROW: J. Wagoner, N, Blick, G, l-leckman, J, Dobson, R. Nelson, J, Roby, STANDING: B. Frazee, G, Morr, E, Matteson P, Nelson, D, Rock, J. Aldridge, K. Smith. BASKETBALL A scrappy attack and an agressive spirit helped compensate for lack of height and experience and led Coach I-Iudson's Broncos to a 12-12 record for the 1955-56 season. The Broncos started well, winning the first five games before losing to Arcola. In tournament play they were eliminated in the first round of play in both the Okaw and the Regional tournaments. However they advanced to the second round in the Monti- cello Holiday tournament. 46 QR 4 . ii? 56 if 1 5 Y 29' -... pt G T ,. fs- X5 P S I 0 sk 1-A 'Q wwf ,ag ,X x.' '51-i fi, we cfv H' :M ' A L., FRONT ROW: D, Huff, P. Benedict, J. Simonton, BACK ROW: D, Helm. J. Morr, P, Slattery. J. Vulgamott. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Cerro Gordo Chapter of the National Honor Society was founded in 19 38. The mem- bers are chosen on the basis of five qualifications: scholastic rank, citizenship, character, leadership, and service. Patricia Benedict, Joan Simonton, and Janice Vulgamott were chosen as members their junior year. This spring four members were added, two seniors--Dottie Huff and 'Darrell Helm, two juniors--Pat Slattery and Jim Morr. Ann Morganthler, Charles Sponsler D. A. R. ---- S. A. R. Ann Morganthaler and Charles Sponsler were chosen by their classmates and the high school faculty to receive the awards of Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution. The standards by which the choices were made were: scholarship, honesty, person- ality, citizenship and dependability. Ann is the daughter of Mrs. Pearl Cox of Cerro Gordo and Walter Morganthaler of Texas. She was a. cheerleader for two years, Home- coming Queen candidate twice, Freshman Class secretary, and was active in band and student council. Charles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Sponsler. I-Ie was president of the Senior Class and Student Council and was active in football, basketball, and baseball. HONORS NIGHT Special recognition is given each year to those students who have attain ed above B average. The following students received this honor for the school year 1955-56. SENIORS Marlene Beery, Barbara Bell, Patricia Benedict, George Blickensderfer, Joanne Blickensderfer, Karen Chapman, Marjorie Cripe, Millard Cripe, Patricia Cripe Cox, David Dickmeier, Darrell Helm, Alicia I-Iissong, Dottie Huff, Karen Kintner, Gary Lonnon, Ann Morganthaler, Joan Simonton, Janice Vulgamott, Jo Ann Wafflard, Carolyn Wright. ' JUNIORS Nancy Baker, Mary Lou Gisinger, Ramona Miller, Jim Morr, Bessie Sample, Patrick Slattery, Judy Thompson. - SOPHOMORES Eleanor Berbaum, Carolyn Clark, Joyce Cockrum, Elgene Eaton, Linda Geddes, Joyce Guy, Janet Merritt, Mary Ann Neff, Philip Nelson, Janet Reese, Patsy Shafer. FRESHMEN Betty Jane Beery, Dwayne Brown, Marjorie Conley, Irene Crowe, Carolyn Eads, Maralyn Eads, Carole Gill, Carol Ann I-lite, Gary Morr, Robert Nelson, Velma Jean Schwenke, Mary Ann Sulwer. HGHTH GRADE Arlene Atteberry, Duane Garver, Sarah Johnson, Nancy Shipman, John Marquiss, Thomas Slattery, Jerry Tate. SEVENTH GRADE Terry Atchison, Beverly Heckman, Luana Boehm, Daniel Burcham, Marilyn Helm, Gayle Jenkins, Linda Krall, Shirley Krall, Kay Morr. Carol Sparks. 49 K7 FIRST ROW: G, Lormon, A, Hissong, C, Sponsler, J, Wafflard, D, Dickmeier, A, Morganthaler, N, Smith, C, Wright, SECOND ROW: R. Rathje, L. Shipman, K, Kintner, J. Vulgamott, J, Simonton, S, Ryder, A, Meyerholz. BACK ROW: S, Poling, G, Blick, R, Reese, J, Proctor, B, Kirchhoefer, D, McClellan, IOANNE S, BLICKENSDERFER VALEDICTORIAN Joanne S. Blickensder, daughter of Herman and Marie Shinneman, maintained a 5. 00 average to become the valedictorian of the class of '56. Joanne was active in many school activities, such as, Super Scooper, Librarians, G.A.A. , Band, and Chorus. 50 FIRST ROW: P, Cripe Cox, D, Helm, B. Bell, S. Ellegood, D, Hamm, P. Benedict, C. Fansler, M, Beery, J. Heinz, SECOND ROW: S, Gill, D. Huff, K. Chapman, J. Blick, J. Hinton, D. Brown, G. Dick, J. Danner. BACK ROW: P, Faller B, Albert, C, Burks, Y, Conley, M. Cripe, B, Cripe, L. Blair, ABSENT: G, Sulwex, A, Woollen, D, Frydenger. SALUTATORIAN Patricia Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W,E. Benedict, is the salutatorian of this year's class. Besides maintaining a 4.96 scholastic average, she has been active in such organizations as Class Honor Society, National Honor Society, Office Aides, Super Scooper, G., A. A, , Gordian, and the Senior class play. N 51 PATRICIA SUE BENEDICT LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class, in this year, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six, being of sound mind and body, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testimony. To the Class of '57 we will our osition as Sophisticated Seniors. To the Class of '58 we will our knack of getting in and out of trouble without trying. To the Class of '59 we will the fun we've had these four years. To the faculty we leave our best wishes and sincere appreciation for the pati- ence they have shown during our four years at C. G. H, S. I, Beverly Albert, will my position as first chair cornet to Gary Morr. I, Marlene Beery, will my shyness to Betty Lou Gross. I, Barbara Bell, will my diamond to --- nobody. I, Patty Benedict, will my ambition to study to Dan Gaitros. I, Lee Blair, will my ability to play a guitar to Mary Clare Johnson. I, George Blick, will my cowboy boots to Jack Roby. I, Joanne Blick, will my hog calling ability to Linda Geddes. I, Don Brown, will my bowling job to Bob Nelson. I, Charlotte Burks, will my gift of gab to Ilene Baker. I, Karen Chapman, will my love of Fords to anyone who appreciates a good car. I, Yvonne Conley, will my free hair sets to Jim Morr. I, Marjorie Cripe, will my position as secretary at the Grade School to Mille Jackson. I, Bill Cripe, will my bank job to Janet Reese. I, Patricia Cox, will to Karen Merritt Arnold happiness in her married life. I, Joe Danner, will my books to next year's Homecoming Bonfire. I, Glen Dick, will my ability to eat candy in class to Irene Crowe. I, David Dickmeier, will my ability to argue to Patsy Shafer. I, Sharon Ellegood, will my ability to skip school to anyone who can write good excuses. I, Patricia Faller, will my poetry to Frank Powell. I, Clyde Fansler, will my black eye to David Arnold. I, David Frydenger, will my charming smile to LeRoy Dugan. I, Sue Gill, will my ability to get my boyfriend's car to Patty Blick. I, David Hamm, will my ability to eat the leftovers in the Home Ec. pantry to Joyce Guy. I, Jean Heitz, will my convertible to anyone who can drive it. I, Darrell Helm, will my blonde curly hair to Bill King. I, James Hinton, will my ability to understand chemistry to Larry Albro. I, Alicia Hissong, will my ability to blush to Eddie Lutes. I , Dottie Huff, will my ability to hit 8 out of 8 shots in G. A. A. to Nancy Baker. Good Luck next year. I, Karen Kintner, will my love for Florida to Janet Merritt. I, Bill Kirchhoefer, will my towering hei ht to Willie Hall. I, Gary Lonnon, will my new car to avic? Babcock. I, Adiline Me erholz, will my position in G. A. A. to Bill Frazee. I, Don McCleilan, will my ability to wash dishes to Marjorie Conely. Watch those dish pan hands. I, Ann Morganthaler, will my ability to get along with people to the underclass men. I, Shirley Poling, will my quiet ways to Betty Jane Beery. I, James Proctor, will my aper route to Kent Smith. I, Richard Rathje, will my ljittle Henry J to Bob Taylor. I, Richard Reese, leave my, uh, leave my, oh, I'm just leaving. I, Shirley Ryder, will my job in the dime store to Judy Thompson. I, Larry Shipman, will my osition in bookkeeping to studious Dick Chenoweth. I, Joan Simonton, will my ability to get out of classes to anyone who wants to play a flute solo. I, Nancy Smith, will my long shiny hair to Carolyn Clark. I, Mike Sponsler, will my candy salesmanship to Buzz Nelson. I, George Sulwer, will my sports ability to Jerry Briscoe. I, Janice Vulgamott, will my pencil sharpening ability to Pat Slattery. I, Jody Wafflard, will my nursing ambition to Bessie Sample. I, Buzz Woollen, will my ability to not be on time to the girls so they can keep their fellows waiting. I, Carolyn Wright, will my quietness to my brother, Richard. runes, -E------1.-v 7 --W -,.---- . -Y,..V-,-,.., j , ,WV JUNIOR Harold Waldmier Seventh Grade Martha Schniepp Seventh Grade Gladys Heckman Eighth Grade Donald Pipher Eighth Grade H 53 EIGHTH r 5. Q . Aerl, 5,8 Aa LY A 1 Q . A f' f ' 3 a var wb, , - y . Y' M If 'W ! . S ,Q i f S QQ A Q n.. fffzlilfw , - I A I K! ' , ,, 2 A M zslrii '15 i is E A? if W and 0' 5 W vf' . ,V Q, 15' '--- ' --1' 1 1: z, H.-N gifsgii V . M A K Az Al .--- , 1. , iw-i,. . Q i it it ,l V-... 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Charles Ankrom Arlene Atteberry at Richard Auten Delmar Blickensderfer Dennis Chenoweth Betty Frydenger William Hinton Martin Mansfield Gloria Mellinger Dana Moore Karen Mullen Samuel Musgraves Kenneth McDermith Rose Niles Sally Niles Victor Personette Melvin Poling Donna Phillips Robert Reeves Pamela Ridgley Sandra Ritchie Dave Rock Sharon Scott Jerry Shinneman Nancy Shipman Thomas Slattery Joseph Sulwer Jerry Tate Karen Traxler Elizabeth Van Matre Deborah Wagoner Juanita Wolfe Oren Wright ABSENT: Phyllis Burkhead Ronnie Burkhead SEVENTH Stephen Albro Louis Ankrom Terry Atchison Helen Auten Nancy Backstein William Bell Norma Benson Luana Boehm Rodney Boline Linda Born Roger Brandenburg Billy Brown Danny Burcham Richard Cain Larryatiripe Mic el Cunningha Loretta Daily Thomas Dobson Alice Donovan Terry Evans Donna Frydenger Donald Gaitros Michael Gross Janet Halicki Charles Hall Beverly Heckman Marilyn Helm Warren Helm Karen Hirsch Karen Hiser Michael Hiser Mar ellen Jackson Gayle Jenkins Ju ith Jones Glenna King Linda Krall Shirley Krall Linda McClellan Tony McCord Dawna McCrady Shirley McDermith Bonnie Mellinger Eldon Montgomery 1'I1 Eleanor Montgomery Kay Mort Martha Nelson Betty Niles Glen Nordholm Ruth Patterson Sharon Quick Tamara Rathje Alice Shafer Richard Shobe Diana Smith Phyllis Smith Carol Sparks Ann St. Clair Betty Sulwer Helen Sulwer Marilyn Taylor Linda Turney James Van Matre Carl Walters Joyce Walters Richard Waltz Joyce Whirted Roberta Williams Charles Woollen ABSENT: Ronald Price Teddy Sample 4 gi- 555 5 ,, if All ' sf' , s, if ,,,,, . is QQ 'f 1 1- yn .-- ,,.,,, u yi.. ii' or , is 1, ,.g. . ip s u o a 'v-FB. a.. ,N lssi f S J S, t,, 3, , wi ' ...W-,J , -- ,. f za- ..f .tv 1 4,0 'P 1 hog Q ji . 1-av fa .S 1.. sf sn' ev 2 53+ , as S rg A k ,H-f f' :, y Q -1' - 2 . 1 it of ,ar aa rw 9' .aw E ,Y K 3+ ' , 'X nt. ,, 'v ' A 1 1 3 L . l ,, . 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