Chadron Preparatory - Eagles Tale Yearbook (Chadron, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1950 volume:

MID-CENTORT ISSUS Published by THE SENIOH CLASS OT 1950 Chedron Prep High School Chadron, Nebraska We, the Senior Claes of 1950� present this annual to the remaining classes of Prep in the hope that through a pictorial record of our final year, we may leave a lasting impression of the happiness, knowledge, and ex- perience we have gained in living it. Ve dedicate this edition of The Eagle's Tale to the enduring Spirit of Prep School which has never faltered in the face of competition or defeat. 2 Dr. Glen V. Eobert H. Olson Paul Blled Hildreth Principal of English Director of Senior High Training School Mra. Ethel Bostder Jr. High School Principal Archie Conn Coach Science, Math Mias Edna Drummond Commercial Mias Frances Hess Librarian Mi8s Annette Johnson Home Economics William Malcolm Music Allen Millar Science, Math Senior Sponsor Miss Adelaide Miller Physical Education Lawrence MacC uerrey Music Miss Amanda Eosenquist Home Economics Edwin Puck Physical Education Charles Skinner Miss Virginia Biology Speich Social Science 4 Miss Jeanette Theiss Social Science Prank Thoendel Industrial Arts Carol Bayliff Barbara Burkhiser Class Treae. lj Pres. 3,—Vice Pres. 2; Prep Players 4;—Glee Club 1; Dramatics 2; Chorus 2, 3.4; Pep Club 2,3.4,—Sec'y 4; Double Sextette 2; Double Trio 4; Annual Staff 4,-Ed;---Paper Staff 3,4;----County Gov't. J; Student Council 3� Chadron Hi 1; Chadron Prep 2, 3,4; Paper Staff 4;—Dramatics 4; One Act Play 4; Chorus 2,3, 4;—Pep Club 2,3,4, V.Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4; Scuare Dancing 4. Jack Bartels Alliance Hi 1; Prep—2, 3, 4; Basketball—3? Track 2; Chor- us 2,3; Square Dancing 2,3.4. e Gene Covic Basketball—-2, 3.4; C Club 3. 4-Pres. 4; St. Choral Clinic 4; Pootbell 2, 3,1 ;—--Chorus 2,3.4;---Tenor Trio 4; Square Dancing 3. 4; Boys' Quartet 2; Projection Club 4. Helen George Henzel High 1,2;—Chadron Prep 3,4; Library Club 3� Dramatics 4; Pep Club 3� 4;-----Chorus 4; Square Dancing 3.4. Dixie Hill 7. Pres. 1; Glee Club 1; Chor- us 2,3,4;---Dramatics 4;--Pep Club 2,3.4;----Library Club J; Double Trio 4;—Square Dancing 2,3.4; Cy. Gov't. 3� Hobert Sgly Track 1,2,3,4; C Club 4; Bas- ketball 2,3,4; Square Dancing 2,3.4;—Chorus 1.2,3,4;---Li- brary Club 3; Cy. Gov't. 3, 4. 7 Esther Leae Glee Club 1; Pep Club 4; Home- coming Queen 4; Square Dancing 4; F.H.A. 35—Prep Chorus 2,3. 4; Student Council, Secretary, Treasurer; Chorus Accomplanist 4; District Music Festlval3.4; College Band 4;----College Or- chestra 4. Thelma King Pep Club 4; F. H.A. 3; Chorus 2.3,4;—Square Dancing-----4; Glee Club 1. Danny Kuska Class Trees. 3; All Conference Football 4; All State Football 4; All State Hon. Mention Bas- ketball 2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3, 4; C Club 3,4; Northwest Award 4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; Dramatics l,2,4;-l_0ne Act Play 1,2,4;---District Declam. Contest 1,2;—County Gov't. 3, 4; Projection Club 3,4. a Robert Inchsinger Basketball—1; Track---1.3.4; Pootball—3,4, Co-Captain—4; Cy. Gov't.—3� Chorus—1,2. Marjorie Ogle Glee Club 1;——Chorus 2,3.4, Sec. 3; Prep Band 1,2;—Double Trio 4; Double Sextette 2; St. Choral Clinic 4; Claes Sec. 4; Student Council 2; Pep Club 2, 3,1 —Treae. 4;-----G.A.A. 3.4; Dramatics 2,4-Sec. 2,-Pres. 4; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff. Merrill Patterson Chorus—2,3,4; Paper Staff 4; Dramatics 2,3, 4;—Libr. Club 3; State Chor- al Clinic—3; One let Play 2;———Dlst. De- clamatory Con- test---2,3,4; District Music Clinic—2, 3; Square Dancing 4; Boy's Quar- tet 2. Shannon M. Naylor Glee Club 1; Girls Trio 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 2,3.4; Cheerleaderl, 3;—Dramatics 1,3.4; Prep Band 1; College Band 3,4; Pep Club- 3,4-Pres. 4; Cy. Gov't. 3; One Act Play 3;—Square Dancing 3, 4; State Music Clinic 3. 9 Bergette Pettegrev Glee Club—1; Pep Club—2,3. 4;—Llbr. Club 3;---T.H.A. 3; Cy. Gov't.—4; Square Dancing 2,3,4;—Chorus 2,3.4;—Drama- tics 4. Jim Thorness Chadron Hi 1,2;—football 2,3, 4; Basketball 2,3,4; C Club 2, 3.4; Sr. Class Pres, 4;—Stud- ent Councll-Pre8. 4; Dramatics Club 4;---College Band 35 All- Horthwest Award 4;—Track 2,3, 4; Annual Staff A. Ted Turpin Prep 3,A; Bas- sett 1,2; One- Act Play 3. 4; Dramatics Club 3, V. Pres, 4; football—3,4, All Conference |. ■ Hi Co— Capt. 4; Track 3,4; St. Council 3� —'T. Pres.; Basket- ball 4; Chorus 3,4———7� Pres. 3;—Tenor Trio 4; Square Dan- cing 3,4;—Li- brary Club—3, 4;—Cy. Gov't. 3,4;----Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 3,4. Margie Swett V.Pres. hj sec. i_2; Glee Club 1; Chorus 2,3;—Girls' Trio 1, 2,3,4;—Pep Club 2,3,4; Cheer- leader 1,2,3,4;-Prep Band 1; College Band 2,3,4;——One Act Play 1,2,4;----Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff, Associate Ed. 4; Girls' State Alternate 3;—Cy. Gov't. 3;—Square Dancing 1,2, 3; State Music Clinic—---3� 4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4. io Treden Wetterstrom Chadron Hi 1; Chorus, Acc. 2,3; Annual Bus. Manager 4;—Dramatics Sec.-Treas-3; College Band 2.3. ; O.A.A. 3; 4;—County Government 3;---Girls Trio—2.3. 4;—Class Treas.---4; Paper Staff 3. ; Prep Players 4;—All State Music Clinic 3;---Psp Club 3.4; Square Dan- cing 2,3;------Girls' State Candidate 3; — District Declam. Con- test 35 Glen L. Wyatt Claes Pres. 2;----Vice Pres. 3; Annual Staff 4;—Football 1,2,3,4; Boys' State Alternate 3;—Basketball 2,3.4; Track 2,3,4;—County Gov't. 3; Chorus 2,3, 4; Projection Club 2, 3.4; Student Congress 3;---Hon. Pep Club 4; Paper Staff 3, Ed. 4; Dramatics 2,4;----One Act Play 4;—All Con- ference Football 3,4; State Choral Clinic— 4. it Class Prophesy After roaming far and wide following our graduation, we meet our fellow members of the Class of 1950 ten years later at the monthly town meeting of Chadron. There are several notable absences at the beginning, but we expect the missing ere the meeting adjourns. Eie meeting la called to order by the stalwart young mayor, Bellowing Bob Luchsinger. As he clears his throat, a commotion is heard at the door, and a late-comer rushes in. It Is brawny Jim Thorness, who has had to work overtime at his Job as bouncer at Bob Joe's. He slips Into a vacant seat next to Thelma King, auctioneer at the Chadron Sale Barn, and the mayor continues. The following procedure takes place: A plea is made by C. S. T. C. Coach Potsy Zuska and Miss Margie Swett, Women's Physical Rducation teacher at the college, for more funds to pay their athletes for working on the city streets. The local financial wizard, Miss Carol Bayllff, suggests that the measure be put before a committee. The mayor therewith makes Miss Bayllff chairman of a committee consisting of Civil Air Patrol Chief Gene Covic, Air Hostess Helen George, and Dixie Hill, who has at last realized her ambition in the medical field. She is scrub woman at the Chadron Municipal Hospital. Measures are passed to establish a Chadron-Alliance jet- driven bus line with Barbara Burkhiser as driver; and to enable the Municipal chorus under the direction of Conductor Wetterstrom to take a nation-wide tour. Short talks are given on safety by Patrolman (Hun-em-in) Bartels; on medical science, by female horse dentist, Shannon Saylor; on rural methods, by Bergette Pettegrew, county agent; and last of all, an address by foreign ambassador Glen Wyatt of Pine Ridge. At this point the meeting is interrupted by a commotion in the hallway. It turns out to be the party of Concert Pianist Rsther Laue, opera stars Merrill Patterson and Rosemary Bailer, and their business agent, Marjorie Ogle, back from a successful appearance at Carnegie Hall. Bringing up the rear is valet Ted Turpin, carrying the luggage. After this party is welcomed and seated, a special ceremony is held, presenting the anmi«i Liar's Club trophy to rancher Bob ly for his tales of South Dakota. After a delicious dinner served by Georgina Logan, social leader of Chadron and president of the Women's Club, the meeting is adjourned. 12 Class Will We, the Class of 50� of Chadron Prep, being of sound mind and body, do make and declare this to be our last will end testament. To the Juniors, we will our remaining asnirins, and one-half bottle of rubber cement as a starter for their annual work next year. To the Sophomores, we will our dramatic ability, our athletic prowess, and our ability to attend classes without absorbing anything. We bestow on the following persons our treasured earthly possessions: I, Rosemary Bailer, will my ambition to study more to Barbara Griffith. I, Jack Bartels, will my driving ability to Waymann Wild. I, Carol Bayliff, bequeath my changeable disposition to Thelma Pettegrew. I, Barbara Burkhiser, will my Spanish class romeos to Delores Bogner, I, Gene Covic, leave my timid personality to Charlie Mums. I, Eob Ugly, will my distance-running ability to John Kent. I, Helen George, will my five-foot-six height to Carma Hawk. I, Dixie Hill, leave my dimples to Margie Rose, so we can't tell them apart. I, Thelma King, leave my boisterous manner to PugH Livermont. I, Danny Kuska, will my never-ending war on teachers to Bob Armstrong. I, Esther Laue, will my blonde hair to Mr. Olson—he's going to need it. I, Georgina Logan, will my ability to get to school on time to Jack Bickford. I, Bob Luchsinger, give my old bank-book to Dick Reed. I, Shannon Naylor, will my ability to Jitterbug to Jim Neeland. I, Merrill Patterson, bequeath my figure to Margery Doell. I, Bergette Pettegrew, leave my catchy name to Carol Brown. I, Marjorie Ogle, will my sparkling wit to Mr. Millar. I, Margie Swett, will one Pretty Boy Kuska to Loralyn Wilson because she looks like she might be able to handle him. I, Jim Thorness, will my brute strength, mammoth size and rugged uersonality to Dick Derrick, so he can form a one-man football team next year and Armstrong won't even have to go out. I, Ted Turpin, will my curly locks to Mr. Blied. I, Freden Wetterstrom, will my ability to walk down the hall, holding hands, and get away with it to Leroy Woods. I, Glen Wyatt, will my position as Sergeant of the Guard of Orel English class to Lee Churchill—P.S. The password is Nobody woiks in here. 13 JUNIOR CLA.SS OFFICERS Left to right: Prosldent - Les Churchill, Treasurer: Margery Doell, Secretary: Cariaa Hawk, Vice President: Wayman Wild. 15 Bob Armstrong Jack Bickford Dolores Bogner Leslie Churchill SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Left to rights Secretary: Alan Liverraont, Treasurer: Virginia Taylor, Vice President: David Gilbert, President: Wallace Goff, is Wallace doff David Gilbert Carol Brown Dean Bartels Charles Voolery LaBoy Wood Virginia Taylor Margaret Bose Marjorie Bose 19 TOSSHMAH CLASS 0JTIC2RS Left to right: Georgia Muma, Vice-President; Jim Torbes, Treasurer; Nancy Kuslca, Secretary; Sdgar Woods, President, 21 Dorothy Clements Franklin Clark Dean Buchanan Boh Buchanan Boh Allgood Oayle Frame k M Hi £ Joy Dean Fox Marvin Harding Bill Hawk Otis Hill Frances Kendrick 22 Jen Miller Duane McMeekin Harold Kindig Haney Kuska Beck rows Coach Archie Conn, Curtis Roberts, Lea Churchill, Glen Wyatt, Gene Covic, Jim Thorness, Bob Armstrong. Second rows Dean Buchanan, Charles Mume, John Kent, Ted Turpin, Jim Neeland, Bob Luchsinger, Wallace Goff, Danny Kuska, Bill Hawk. first row: David Gilbert, Franklin Clark, Kenneth Woolery, Jim Forbes, Otis Hill Dale Webster, Duane McMeekin, Bob Roberts. Larry Redfern, Bob Buchanan. prep Opponents 27 Igloo, S.D. 20 lh Hemingford 13 h6 Alliance Res. 6 13 St. Pat's of Sidney 6 0 Rushville 0 38 Hay Snrings 0 6 Crawford 0 jh Pine Ridge 13 25 'eaAon Chadron Prep's 19 -9 foot'ball team finished the second straight unde- feated seeson with only a tie to mar the record. After losing 9 regulars end many valuable replacements from the previous year, the 1949 team upset the predictions by attaining second place in the Northwest Nebraska Con- ference. The season opened with a surprise victory over a heavy Igloo teem, outweighing the Preps 20 pounds per man. Danny Kuska intercepted a pass in the final 30 seconds, with the score tied, and sprinted 30 yards for a touchdown, giving the Preps a 27-20 victory. The next week Hemingford was host to the local Preus and after leading 13—0 at half-time, fell to the local Prep team 14—13. The Alliance Reserves furnished the first opposition on the home field and were soundly beaten 46—6. St. Pat's of Sidney journeyed to Chadron the following week but were edged 13-6 after scoring the initial tally. The next week an inspired Rushville team kept the sluggish Preps to a 0-0 tie. The Junior Eagles almost scored several times but could never quite acconrolish this feat. The Prep eleven played their best against Ray Springs the following week, coasting to a 38-0 score. The running of fullback Les Churchill featured the game. On Nov. 1 the Chadron Prep high—lighted their homecoming celebration by dropping Crawford 6-0. Gene Covic ran 18 yards for the only tally. The 1949 season came to a close on Nov. 4 as the Prepsters won over Pine Ridge 3 -13. The half-time saw the Preps ahead 14-13, but the Indians faded in the last half, enabling the Preusters to ennex 3 ouick tallys, all on long runs. Danny Kuska gained a spot on the All State Class C teem and the first team of the All-Conference sauad. 01en Wyatt and Ted Turoln were selected on the All Conference second team. However, these players could not have gained these honors without the coaching of Archie Conn and the loyal support of their team mates. 26 Glen Wyatt- Right Half-Back All-Conference, 2nd Team Boh Lucheinger- Left Guard Co- Captain 27 Danny Kuaka- Left Ena All-Conference, 1st Team All-State, Class C Jim Thornes8- Left Half-Beck 26 BOB ARMSTRONG “3ird 3ive ” JIM THORNESS CO- CAPTAIN Forward-----Senior 170 point 8 in 2k games Team's outstanding feeder Superior set-shot artist Constant threat from outside circle. DANNY EUSKA CO-CAPTAIN Center ----- Senior Associated Press'All-State All-State Cless C - (Omaha World-Herald end Lincoln Journal) High Scorer------L89 noints High Scorer - State Tournament- 62 points All-State Tournament Team Guard-----Junior Playmaker of the squad Class C Selection - State Tournament Honorable Mention Class C- (Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal) Second High Scorer — 318 points GLEN WYATT Forward ---- Senior Fast Agressive player High Prep Scorer— 108 -ooints in 25 games Top defensive olayer. GENE COVIC Guard------Senior Steady floor player Excellent ball handler Top defensive player 29 Back Rows Les Churchill, Charles Muraa, Bob Egly, Bob Allgood, Wallace Goff, Coach Archie Conn. Front Row: Gene Covic, Glen Wyatt, Danny Kuska, Jim Thornesa, Bob Armstrong. CHADRON PREP BASKETBALL SEASON PREP OPPONENTS h6 Chadron Assumption 13 55 Gordon 27 bO Hemingford 26 30 Hay Springs 2b 59 Crawford 27 U9 St. Agnes of Alliance 27 50 Hot Springs,South Dakota 39 35 Gordon 18 1 6 Harri8on 9 1 8 Hemingford 25 5b Ruohville 25 68 St. Agnes of Alliance ho 67 Crawford 3h 55 Ru8hville 35 b6 Hay Springs 18 5 Wood Lake 2b NORTHWEST NEBRASKA TOURNAMENT PREP OPPONENTS 51 Gordon 30 1 6 St. Agnes 33 1 3 Ruohville 12 Finals: bb Hemingford 23 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AT MIRATARE PREP OPPONENTS 61 Lyman 31 51 Finals: Hay Springs 20 1 7 Rushville 32 DISTRICT PLAY-OFF AT SCOTTSBLUFF Prep 28 Chappell 22 STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT LINCOLN PREP OPPONENTS hO St. Joseph's of Atkinson 33 32 Friend 26 Finals: U? Waverly 30 37 (t adbetba I I Reason The Chadron Prep basketball squad, following the example of the 1948-49 squad, gained the most outstanding honor possible, the State Class C Champion- ship. The Junior Eagles opened with two starters from the previous five: Bob Armstrong and Danny Kuska, forwerds, Glen Wyatt, the sixth man of the team, and Jim Thorness, transfer from Chadron High. These four and Gene Covic, the most improved player of the squad designated the starting five. Sopho- more Charles Muma filled in as the substitute used in this championship com- bination. The Preps opened with victories over Chadron Assumption 46-13, Gordon 57-28, Hemingford 30-24, and Hay Springs 30-24. Kuska ied the scoring in the first two games with 16 and 21 points. The Hemingford geme was high-lighted by the uncanny sniping of Jim Ifcorness, who ended with 15 points. Bob Arm- strong's ability to hit when all the others were cold helped slip Prep past Hay Springs. In the Horthwest Nebraska Tourney, Prep breezed through, coasting by Hemingford 44-23 in the finels. Danny Kuska hit a game high of 33 points and countered 96 in the four gemes. Following this bout the Junior Eagles coasted by St. Agnes and then de- feated Hot Springs 50-39 for the top game of the regular season. The score wa.s tied when Thorness fired 3 quick baskets, insuring the victory. Bob Arm- strong and Kuska led the scoring with 17 and 15 points respectively. The games that followed were conference schools and none furnished stiff opposi- tion. Feb. 24 the Chadron Prep cagers met Wood Lake as a preliminary to a college game and brought in a 54-24 victory. The district meet at Mlnatare was the next block, which the Prep team eased through with victories over Lyman 61-31. Hay Springs 51-20, and Hush- ville 47-32. Chappell, the District Champion at the Grant tourney, fell before the Prepsters 28-22 in a slow, deliberate game, with neither team opening up of- fensively. Armstrong hit for 13 and Kuska 10. Our title bound aggregation then traveled to Lincoln for the State Tourna- ment. The first two games were slow and rugged with superior defense and a high shooting percentage paying off. St. Joe, the only other undefeated team in the C section, fell 40-33� Friend remained even the first half, trailing 12-11. However, in the second half, the Junior Eagles opened up and the con- test was never in doubt. Playing their best team game against the Waverly team, the defending Class C champions, enabled the Preps to become State Champs, winning 47-37. Waverly moved ahead 15—9 at the quarter, but the Preps came back fast to garner a 22-19 half-time lead. Die Vikings kept pace until midway in the third quarter when the Preps zoomed ahead to hold a 39-30 score at the canto. The fourth period was pretty much of a stalling game as several players were approaching the 5 foul mark. Kuska hit 33 points, enabling him to hit the high point total for the tourney and the best single game output. Thorness, Armstrong, Covic, and Wyatt were outstanding on defense and successful at feeding to Kuska. The 1949-50 squad worked hard, trained perfectly and performed well throughout the season----The mark of a champion. 31 Chadron Prep vs. Waverly Picture courtesy of State Journal Printing Co. Lincoln, Nebraska .State d adhetlalf Journament JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL SOUAD Back Rows Bob Buchanan, Edgar Woods, Keith Woods, Franklin Clerk, Eddie Kuska, Albert Gnsner. Front Row: Manager Charles Snook, Jack Wagner, Kennie Woolery, Jim Forbes, Jay Muma, Jim Hampton, Coach Carl McManis. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL SEASON I. HIGH 0PP0NEN 24 Hemingford 19 36 Crawf ord 4o 27 Chedron Hi 31 20 Hay Springs 36 19 Hey Springs 20 19 Hemingford 8 19 Gordon 34 28 Crawford 14 12 Chadron Hi 22 33 Track Lettermen: Wyatt, Churchill, Kuska, Armstrong, Thorness, Hawk, Turpin, Luchainger, Egly, (not shown) Goff. Chadron Prop's track teem capped the 195° season by snaring the Con- ference Track meet with 41 points, to second place Crawford's 23« In the Chadron Invitational, the Prepsters earned 13 points, and in the District Meet at Bayard, the Junior Eagles tallied 58 points to place second. In the State track meet held at Lincoln, the team tied for fourth in the Class C division, trailing behind Aranahoe in first place with 47 points. Glen Wyatt gained individual honors in the 440 and 220 yard dashes, Danny Kuska in the high and low hurdles, pole vault, end broad Jump, and Ted Turpin in the mile and mile relay, end Bob Ugly in the 880 yard dash. Summary of the meet recordsS Alliance Invitational- 440 - Glen Wyatt - first mile - Ted Turpin - second Western Nebraska at Scottsbluff- 440 - Wyatt - first - $2.7 100 - Wyatt - fourth State Track Meet- 440 - Wyatt - first - 51.9 High hurdles - KUska - fourth Low hurdles - Kuska - second Conference Track Meet- Broad Jump - Kuska - first - 19'3 - Wyatt - second - Thorness - fourth 440 - Wyatt - first - 51.4 (new record) 220 - Wyatt - first - 22.7 (new record) 880 - Igly - first - 2l08.8 (new record) Pole vault-Kuska-second High hurdles - Huska - second Chadron Invltatlonal- 5£o - Wyatt - first 220 - Wyatt - first 880 - Egly - third District Track Meet at Bayard Pole vault - Kuska-first-10'11 7 8 High hurdles - Kuska-second Low hurdles - Kuska-second Broad Jump - Kuska-second 440 - Wyatt - first - 52.5 220 - Wyatt - first - 23.4 Mile - Turpin - second 880 - Ifely - second 880 relay - third mile relay - second Low hurdles-second-Kuska Mile-Turpin-second Mile relay - ly, Armstrong, Turpin, Kuska - second 34 Glen Wyett - Co- Captain WK) yd. Dash 220 yd. Dash Bob Egly High Jump 880 yd. run Danny Kuetca High and Low Hurdles Broad Jump Pole Vault 33 “C” cu Officers: Pros.- Gene Covic V. Pres.- Bob Armstrong Sec'y-Treas.- Ted Turpin Members! Bob Armstrong Les Churchill Gene Covic Dick Derrick Bob Ifely Wally Goff John Kent Danny Kuska Bob Luchsinger Charles Muma Jim Neeland Jim Thorness Ted Turpin Glen Wyatt 37 m'i j cl oruS MIXED CHORUS Members: R. Beller, D. Bartels, C. Beyliff, D. Bogner, B. Burkhiser, G. Covic, K. Doell, R. Egly, W. Goff, D. Gilbert, H. George, D. Hill, J. Kent, T. King, G. Logan, E. Lane, C. Muma, J. Neeland, S. Naylor, M, Ogle, T. Pettegrew, B. Pettegrew, M. Patterson, M. Rose, C. Roberts, V. Taylor, T. Turpin, L. Woods, C. Woolery, G. Wyatt. The Prep Mixed Chorus had one of the most successful years in its his- tory. The members first attended the Gordon Music Clinic in the fall, and later, four members represented Prep at the State Music Clinic at Norfolk. The four were: Glen Wyatt, Marjorie Ogle, Margery Doell, and Gene Covic. The chorus attended the District Music Festival at Alliance, and the Con- ference Music Contest at Crawford, both of which were held in April. They received a reting of Excellent at Crawford, end Superior at Alliance. At Alliance, Prep received, out of ten entries, three Superiors, five Excellente, and two Goods. At Crawford, out of eleven entries, they received four Ex- cellents, and seven Superiors. Prep students who attended the State Music Festival at Lincoln were Esther Laue, Margie Swett, and Ted Turpin. 38 Double Trios Back How: Margery Doell, Dean Bertels. IVont Rows Marjorie Ogle, Barbara Burkhlser, Dixie Hill and Virginia Taylor, 39 40 DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS: President- Marjorie Ogle Vice-President- Ted Turuin Sec'y-Treasurer- Freden Wetterstron MEMBERS! Barbara Burkhlser Margery Doe11 Jim Thorness Loralyn Wilson Bob Egly Mrrgie Svett Danny Kuska Ted Turpin Marjorie Ogle Wallace Goff Carina Hawk Carol Bayliff Bob Ellvood Glen Wyatt Gene Covic Jim Neeland Dean Bartels Shannon Naylor Bob Armstrong Les Churchill Charles Muma Helen George Rosemary Bailer Dixie Hill Freden Wetterstrom 41 The dramatic group at Preo began an eventful year with the formation of the Frep Players, the drama club. Work was immediately begun on a nlay, The Christmas Rose, to be presented at a combined sueech and chorus Christ- mas urogram. The cast was es follows: Margie Swett-Roberta Usher, Carol Bayliff-Gladys Hamilton, Danny Kuska-Gresham Stone, Glen Wyatt-Earry Living- stone, Bergette Pettegrew-Grendma Usher, Dixie Hill-Nellie, Bob Egly-Hans, Ted Turoin-Spirit of Christmas. At the semester, work was begun on declamatory readings, and High Window, a one-act drama, all to be presented at the District Declemetory end One-Act Pley contest, held March 23 and 2k. The following peoole earned ratings: Marjorie Ogle, Oratory-Excellent; Bergette Pettegrew, Diecussion-Excellent; Franklin Clerk, Radio Newscesting-Averege; Dixie Hill, Poetry Reading-Good; Ted Turpin, Humorous-Excellent; Margie Swett, Dramatic-Excellent. Ted and Margie were marked down from Superior be- cause they ran overtime. The nlay, High Window, proved to be a very successful drama, earning a Superior rating. Also, the following indi- viduals won honors: Ted Turpin-Best Actor's Award; Margie Swett and Marjorie Ogle-Honorable Mention. Three students attended the Stete Fine Arts festival, where they earned the following ratings in declamatory: Bob Ellwood-Excellent; Margie Swett-Superior; Ted Turoin-Superior. The drematic group was under the direction of Paul Blied. 42 Annual Staff: Glen Wyatt, Asst. Bus. Mngr; Margie Swett, Asst. Ed.; Marjorie Ogle, Art Ed.; Carol Bayliff, Tyoist; Jim Thorness, Asst. Sports Ed.; Barbara Burkhiser, Editor; Danny Kuska, Sports Ed.; Ereden Wetterstrom, Bus. Mngr.; Ted Turpin, Activities Ed. Student Council: Jim Thorness, Pres.; Wally Goff; Loralyn Wilson; Esther Laue Sec•y—Troas.; Darol Brown, Vice Pres.; Les Churchill. Jr. Eegle Staff: Danny Kuska; Margie Swett; Bob Ellwood; Glen Wyatt, Editor; Margery Doell, Asst. Ed.; Ted Turpin; Marjorie Ogle; Merrill Patterson; Ereden Wetterstrom: Barbara Burkhiser. 43 PZP CLUB Front Sow; Margie Swett; Carol Brown; Margery Doell. Second How: Carol Bayliff, Vice Pres.; Barbara Burkhiser, Sec'y; Marjorie Ogle, Treas.; Helen George; Thelma Pettegrew; Shannon Naylor, Pres.; Delores Bogner. Third How: Virginia Taylor; Loralyn Wilson; Esther Lane; Carina Hawk, Thelma King. HR lUltHLffiAT) n!h S Margie Swett, Carol Brown, Margery Doell. 44 JJ onord SCHOLARSHIP Margie Swett - Valedictorian - Nebraska State Teachers College at Chedron Scholarship Barbara Burkhiser - Salutatorian - University of Nebraska Regents' Scholarship Freden Wetterstrom - Nebraska. State Teachers College at Chedron Music Scholarship BOYS' STATS Bob Ellwood - Chedron Representative to Nebraska Boys' State GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION School Letters: Marjorie Ogle Margery Doell GAA Emblems: Dolores Bogner Cnrma Hawk Thelrae Pettegrew Shannon Naylor Margie Swett Georgina Logan CHEERLEADERS Margery Doell - Chevron for additional year Margie Swett - Chevron for additional year Carol Brown - Letter certificate and chevron for first year Shannon Naylor - Letter certificate for year of substitute cheerleading DANFORTH AWARDS FOR LEADERSHIP School Letters and GAA S-iblemc: Barbara Burkhiser Loralyn Wilson Bergette Pettegrew Carol Brown Barbara Griffith Margaret Rose Marjorie Rose Virginia Taylor Marjorie Ogle Ted Turpin ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Barbara Burkhiser - Editor Carol Bayliff - Typist Marjorie Ogle - Art Editor Glen Wyatt - Business Manager 45 On May 5. the Juniors honored the Seniors vith e Bancuet and Prom, decorated in the theme, An Oriental Garden . The Wanderers furnished music for the Prom, which was held in the Recreation Room following the Banouet at Colacino's Supner Club. PROM KING AND Q.UEER Gene Covic and Thelma King 46 47 DIXIE HILL JIM THORNESS COMMENCEMENT Collage Auditorium COMMENCEMENT ROLL Thursday, May 25, 1950 8--00 p- M- HONOR GRADUATES Processional — “March From Tannhauser” Richard Wagner Elaine Lenington Invocation Rev. Robert L. Townsend Hammond Organ Solo — “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desire” Johann S. Bach Esther L. Laue Student Address — “Mid-Century, Where Does It Lead?” Barbara L. Burkhiser Student Address — “Finished, Yet Beginning” Danny Kuska Vocal Solo — “Recessional” Reginald De Koven Merrill B. Patterson Presentation of Scholarships and Awards Dr. Glenn W. Hildreth Director of Training School Presentation of Graduating Class Robert H. Olson Principal of Chadron Prep Presentation of Diplomas Dr. Wiley G. Brooks President of Chadron State Teachers College Benediction Rev. Robert L. Townsend Recessional — “Pomp and Circumstance” Sir Edward Elgar Elaine Lenington Margie Lou Swett Barbara L. Burkhiser Freden M. Wetterstrom Bailer, Rosemary Bartels, Jack D. Bayliff, Carol Covic, Gene Egly, Robert George, Helen M. Hill, Dixie D. King, Thelma G. Kuska, Danny Wyatt, Valedictorian Salutatorian Honor Student Laue, Esther L. Logan, Georgina L. Luchsinger, Robert L. Naylor, Shannon M. Ogle, Marjorie F. Patterson, Merrill B. Pettegrew, Bergette Thorness, James E. Turpin, Ted Glen L. 48 Georgia ai 'V StretchI Two birds on ons rock The Body Gey pjid Nan r- fS Foursome Nonchalant 49 50 We, the students of Chadron Pren, would like to thank the following nieces of business for contributing to the p iblishing of this year's ftie Eagle's Tale and for their loyal support of our school. Ewen Motor Shop Lloyd Eaton, Hides and Purs Henken's Implement Company Hennessy's Book and Gift Shop Model Laundry and Cleaners Staska Dairy Ormesher Meat Market Mary Miller, Cleaners Paulk Implement Tscharner Brothers Safeway Store Prey Chevrolet Company The Style Shop Scottsbluff Typewriter Company Obanion'8 Store Ted Stockfleth Service Drug Petroleum Utilities Company, Inc. Sault's Drug Ross Transfer Ecomomy Furniture Store White's Grocery Reed's Hardware and Undertaking S. T. Hudson, Oil Company Bach Hardware Company Helzer Insurance Company J. C. Penny Company Snow Hat Shop Campus Shop Berlie Texaco Service E. E. Morey, Jeweler Standard Serviet, Clayton Housh Ed. V. Tenders, Tour Cleaner Lichty Barber Shop Wetzel'8 Jewelry Store Chadron Creamery Howard E. Barrett, Insurance Chadron Tloral Shop Heated1s Store Chicoine Motor Company Ernest M. Johnson Anderson Golden Rule Hoppe-Ely Lumber Company Blaine Hotel L. C. Larson and Son Dr. Mullins Rasmussen Lumber Company O'Neill Photc Company Scheffer's Sidles-Ch mbers Comoeny Chedron Wholesale Company Jensen's Upholstery Shop Kohler Kotor Company L. B. Murphy Chedron Budget Store Ster Grocery Frock Shoo F M Bootery Chedron Bakery Fanr.er s Supply Compeny Files Cafe First ITetionel Bank Greydon L. Nichols, Attorney Frank O'Rourke The Sandwich Shop Coiwnerciel Hotel Rhoed'e Motor Service Ur. H. W. Tengemen Dr. C. E. Bell Bank of Chadron Drs. F. J. Mercia Wirth Dr. T. R. Scholc A. B. C. Electric Bahcock Insurance Agency Cleve Childers Byerly't Bakery Y orley Studio Agnes' Beauty Shop Getsmeyer Service Station Newsy Nook L L Cleeners Chedron Milling Company Oak's Auto Court Cafe Miller's Grocery Hartmen's Coca-Cola Bottling Compeny Photographic work hy O'Neill Photo Company m Imyers - yearbooks THE PACEMAKERS OF QUAIITY MYERS AND CO. INC. TOPEKA, KANSAS w