Chadron Preparatory - Eagles Tale Yearbook (Chadron, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1961 volume:

Zdedication In the course of time, places may change and buildings may disappear, but memories can never be erased. An institution that has achieved greamess is far more than a structure of brick and steel. The essence of such an or- ganization will live forever in the hearts of those parents, students, and teachers who have loved it. A high school does much more than serve as basic educational preparation for the responsibilities of adult life; it molds and develops and stimulates the potential abilities of the individuals who attend it. Its true function goes far deeper than the flash of a marching band or the thrill of an athletic event; it broadens youth's scope of life in the world and even the universe. It simul- taneously provides challenge and fulfillment. Actually, the school exists only in the people who have worked for its success; such things transcend mere geographical and structural locations. We see Chadron Prep as a living spirit undestroyed by any physical change. It is with deepest love and appreciation that we, the Class of 1961, ded- icate the EAGLE'S TALE to the Memory of Chadron Prep High School. J(istonj The sun rose. It spread its light over a land that was yet unclaimed by the white man. But the settlers came; they brought their wives and children, and they made this land their home. With the growth of family life, there was a need for stores and homes and churches and schools. So it was that, at the be- ginning of the twentieth century, the sun shone on an area that was searching for cultural and educational development. In 1910 when the State Board of Education toured this area, several towns earnestly tried to secure the fourth State Normal School. Chadron had previously purchased the grounds and building which formerly had belonged to the Congregational Academy. Chadron’s offer to the Board was an 80-acre tract of land and the old Academy building. Later in the year the State Legislature designated Chadron as the location for the new school. On June 15, 1910, a large crowd of citizens watched the driving of the first stake. Chadron's dream was realized. With the Normal School came the establishment of an elementary school for the education of practice teachers. During the summer of 1911 the first session of the Model School, as the elementary school was then called, was held in the Chadron City High School building. For the fall session grades 2,4, 6, 8 were held in the West Ward School building; each class was limited to fifteen pupils and had a long waiting list. Dean Stockdale, the director, walked daily between the West Ward building and the Normal for his classes, as did the practice teachers. When the first unit of the east wing of the present Administration Building was completed in 1913, the Model School was moved there, and a full grade school (grades 1-8) was organized. When the east wing was entirely completed, the ninth and tenth grades were installed in the northeast corner rooms; the lower grades were held on the ground floor of this wing. At this time the eleventh and twelfth graders mingled freely with the college students. Because they had no home room, they were considered to be part of the college student body. These juniors and seniors were called First and Second Preps to distinguish them from college students. They participated in all college activities such as athletics and musical organizations. When the west wing of the Administration Building was completed, the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades were moved to an assembly room in that wing on the second floor. At that time the twelfth graders still had no home room, but they reported twice a day for roll call. The Training School building was finished in 1926. At that time grades K-9 were moved to the new building, and the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades were finally a unified group in the west section of the second floor. The school then became a K-12 school with a kindergarten and the 6-3-3 arrangement. It was the first school in Western Nebraska to be organized in this way. The school was of great benefit to students who had been unable to finish high school; because of the close contact with students of college age, people often returned to finish high school after an absence of several years. It was not uncommon to have a 21-year-old senior in Normal High. The name of the school has changed many times during the course of years. From Model School it changed to Practice School, Training School, Prep School, and Campus Laboratory School. Normal High and Chadron Prep High have been used for reference to the high school only. This criterion ex- pressed the qualities of the Model High School: But for what is the Model High noted to everyone? For wonderful grades For fine behavior For first-class activities For real musicians For good organizations And plenty of pep From the beginning, the curriculum has been large and varied. Cooking and sewing were taught to fifth and sixth graders and then later moved to the high school. Courses in manual arts and foreign lan- guages were soon established. The orchestra, which was started in 1927, won first place at the Western Nebraska State High School Music Contest held in Sidney in 1928. The swimming pool, constructed in 1921, was a great attraction to many students, and Red Cross instruction was soon begun. The band was a popular feature with many students. High scholastic standards at Prep nave been maintained. In 1961 Prep won first place in the Inter-High School Scholastic Contest. Until 1924 Prep commencements had been held jointly with the college. In that year, however, the 37 seniors gave their own program for graduation. This included a class history, a class will, class proph- ecy. class poem, a one-act play, and a dance number. The seniors in 1961 planned their own program also. 1924 also saw the first separate Prep yearbook and the first Junior-Senior banquet. In 1928 the seniors enjoyed the first senior sneak day. Clubs and organizations took their place in the Model High School. During the early 1920's the Girl Reserves were organized. This organization, a high school branch of the Y. W.C. A. which later became the Y-Teens, undertook a number of worthwhile projects. The Girls' Athletic Association made its ap- pearance at that time and was originally comprised of both high school and college girls. Prep students aided in the war efforts for both world wars. During World War I Prep students contrib- uted heavily to the Red Cross War Fund; with the Normal School, they contributed $121.15. During World War II Prep girls folded bandages each Monday afternoon. Needless to say, the greatest contri- bution was made by the boys from Prep who enlisted, fought, and even died in those two great struggles. Many Prep athletic achievements are almost legendary. One of these feats was the defeat of Pine Ridge in 1923 to win the Class B title in a four-state invitational tournament; there were 46 teams entered in this tourney. A second noteworthy achievement came at the State Tournament in 1926 when Prep defeated Omaha North in the semi-finals with a score of 17-5. But the championship did not go to Prep that year; the team lost to Plattsmouth with a heartbreaking score of 17-16. With the growth of two high schools in the community, citizens naturally placed loyalties in one di- rection. The rivalry between Chadron High and Chadron Prep has always been great, especially in ath- letics. This reached its peak in 1926 when Prep defeated Chadron High in basketball. Because Prep had been defeated twice that season by Chadron High, there was a good deal of heckling before the game. It is reported that after the game, a Prep fan made a caustic remark to a Chadron High supporter. This remark led to physical combat. The friction among townspeople following this game was so great that the college administration decided to suspend competitive athletics at Prep for a few years. Consequently, the Prep boys who wanted to play football and basketball went to Chadron High and played with boys they had opposed so bitterly the year before. Through this co-operative effort, they produced an unde- feated football team. Prep resumed competitive athletics in 1929 but did not play Chadron High except in tournaments until 1958. Prep basketball teams won three state championships in Class C - in 1950, 1952, and 1955. The administration of Prep has rested in many men since its beginning. Dean Stockdale was director from 1911 to 1937. Dr. Hildreth came in 1937 and served as director until 1941, when he returned to military service. Two men, Mr. Dwight Curtis followed by Mr. John Lynch, served as directors until 1946, when Dr. Hildreth returned. In 1950 Dr. Findley took over the duties of director. He was fol- lowed by Mr. Deeb in 1958 and Mr. Conn in 1959. In 1960 Dr. Edward Mulhausen came to fill the position. Very little mention of names has been made in this history. Actually, it is the people who make an institution what it is. The students and teachers who have worked to make the school a success should have the largest place in the story of the school. It is in those people that the school will live. Now, as the doors of Chadron Prep High School close permanently, it would be easy to believe that the sun is setting, that the light is extinguished. The spirit of an institution cannot be destroyed by any physical change, for it exists permanently in its teachers and students. Each individual who has felt pride in an organization has a small part of that organization that will be his always. Although there will no longer be a specific area known as Chadron Prep High School, it will most certainly have a place - a place in the hearts of all who have loved it. The sun is not setting on the real Chadron Prep; the light will continue to burn. Editor-in-Chief - Assistant Editor - Art Editor------- Faculty Editor - - Senior Editor - - - Junior Editor----- Sophomore Editor Freshman Editor - Junior High------ Elementary Editor Sports Editor---- Activity Editors Snapshots Editors Sales and Business Editors -WAYNE GRANTHAM -----GREG BAYL1FF - - ELMER GRIFFITH ------ JERRY BERRY - RHONDA ATCHISON ANNETTE BUCHANAN - - - GARY BIEGANSKI - TWYLA CANADAY - - JIM FITZGIBBON DOROTHY MILLS - RAYMOND ADKINS ........DEAN BEEBE HOWARD YOUMAN KAREN HARRIS EDITH WEAVER - - GARY HECKMAN IRENE PINSKY MABELLE MAIKA -----MERRITA WOOD ARVID RHOADS SANDRA REDFERN -----DANNY WOOD BETTY BENTHACK JUDI JOHNSON Dilector EDWARD MUEHLHAUSEN High School Principal Jr. High Principal DONOLD TEWELL ARCHIE CONN William Artis Joe Barto Ronald Bro Dora Dalton Edna Drummond Doris Gates Charles Harrington Annette Johnson Anna Kent Reta King Mina Mellgren Gretchen Olson Rudolph Pinsky Mabel Poppe Harold Simonton Virginia Speich Rene St. Julien Dora Taylor H. Jeannette Theiss Frank Thoendel Amy Turnell SANDRA REDFERN - BETTY BENTHACK GREG BAYLIFF - - C ass (Jffit ers ----Secretary JERRY BERRY - - •Vice President JIM FITZGIBBON ----Treasurer IRENE PINSKY - As you graduate and leave behind The old, well-traveled ways, And you look toward the future Full of unexplored new days, May the goals you keep before you Never fade nor disappear But remain as inspiration Throughout every future year! - - - Historian ----President Student Council RAYMOND ADKINS Chadron Prep I, 2, 3,4; Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; C Club 2,3,4; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4. RHONDA ATCHISON Idaho Falls, Idaho 1,2; Chadron Prep 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Select Chorus 4; Choral Clinic 3, 4; Band 4; Band Vice President 4; Music Contest 3,4; Operetta 3; Pep Club 3,4; Pep Club Secretary (1 sem.) 4; Pep Club Presi- dent (2 sem.) 4; Junior Eagle Staff 3; One-Act Play 4; Speech Contest 4; Honor Roll 4; Betty Crocker Test 4; 60 and 80 WPM Shorthand Awards 3; County Gov- ernment 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Annual Staff 4. GREG BAYLIFF Chadron Prep 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,3,4; Select Chorus 3; Boys' Quartet 3; Choral Clinic 3; Music Contest 1, 2, 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Trumpet Quartet 3; Pep Band 1; Operetta 3; Basketball 3,4; Football 2,3; Track 3; ”C Club 2,3,4; C Club President 4; Class Treasurer 4; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 2; County Government 3; Homecoming King 4; Annual Staff 4. 7 V DEAN BEEBE Chadron High 1,2; Chadron Prep 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Select Chorus 4; Choral Clinic 3,4; Music Contest 3,4; Operetta 3; Basketball 3,4; C Club 4; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4. BETTY BENTHACK Chadron Prep 1,2, 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3.4; Flute Trio 2,4; Flute Solo 3,4; Band Clinic 1,2, 3, 4; Select Band 4; Music Contest 1,2, 3, 4; Band Award 2; Band Sr. Rep- resentative 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. State Awards 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. Treasurer 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3.4; Pep Club Vice President 4; Student Council President 4; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Speech Contest 4; Honor Roll 1, 2,3,4; Regents' Alternate 4; National Merit Scholar- ship 3; N.S.T.C. Scholastic Contest 4; 40 WPM Typ- ing Award 3; Science Clinic 1; County Government 3; Girls' State Candidate 3; Prom Attendant 3; Annual Staff 4. JERRY BERRY Chadron Prep 1.2. 3.4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Select Chorus 2,3,4; Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Boys’ Quartet 4; Mixed Octet 4; Music Contest 2, 3.4; Operetta 3; Variety Show 3; Basketball 1,2, 3.4; Track 1,2; C” Club 3.4; Class Historian 4; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 2; One-Act Play 4; Speech Contest 4; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4; Prom Attendant 4. GARY BIEGANSKI Toole, Utah 1,2; Chadron Prep 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; Band Clinic 3, 4; Basketball 4; C Club 4; One-Act Play 4; Speech Contest 4; Science Clinic 4; County Government 3; Homecoming At- tendant 4; Annual Staff 4. ANNETTE BUCHANAN Chadron Prep 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Select Chorus 2,3,4; Choral Clinic 2,3,4; Vocal Solo 3,4; Mixed Octet 4; Music Contest 2, 3,4; Operetta Lead 3; Va- riety Show 3; State Music Clinic 4; University of Nebraska All-State Music 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; G. A, A. 1,2, 3; G.A. A. Letter 2; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 2; One-Act Play 4; Speech Contest 4; Regents' Test 4; Honor Roll 4; 60 WPM Shorthand Award 4; Science Clinic 1; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4; 80 WPM Shorthand Award 4. TWYLA CANADAY Chadron Prep 1,2, 3.4; Chorus 1.2, 3,4; Choral Clinic 2,3,4; Music Contest 2,3,4; Operetta 3; G.A. A. 1,2; Class Treasurer 2; Class Play 2; Regenu’ Test 4; Honor Roll 3, 4; Betty Crocker Test 4; County Gov- ernment 3; Annual Staff 4. JAMES FITZGIBBON Chadron Prep 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; Choral Clinic 3,4; Music Contest 3,4; Operetta 3; Chorus Robe Manager 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3; C Club 1,2, 3.4; All-Northwest Football Team 3; Class President 2, 3,4; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 2; Speech Contest 4; Regents' Test 4; Honor Roll 4; N.S.T.C. Scholastic Contest 4; County Government 3; Homecoming Attendant 2; Letterman's At- tendant 4; Prom King 4; Annual Staff 4. M. WAYNE GRANTHAM Chadron Prep 1,2,3.4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Music Contest 2, 3,4; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 2; N.S.T.C. Scholastic Contest 4; Science Clinic 2; County Government 3; Prom Attendant 3; Annual Staff 4. ELMER GRIFFITH Chadron Prep 1,2, 3,4; Basketball Student Manager 3,4; C Club 4; Speech Clinic 4; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4. KAREN HARRIS Chadron Prep 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1.2, 3.4; Choral Clinic 2,3.4; Music Contest 2, 3,4; Operetta 3; Pep Club 2, 3,4; One-Act Play 4; Class Play 2; Speech Contest 4; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4. m GARY HECKMAN Chadron Prep 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Boys' Quartet 4; Mixed Octet 4; Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Select Chorus 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3,4; State Music,Clinic 4; Operetta Lead 3; Basketball 3; C” Club 4; Speech Contest 4; One-Act Play 4; Science Clinic 2; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4. JUDITH JOHNSON Chadron Prep 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1.2, 3,4; Select Chorus 2,3.4; Mixed Octet 4; Vocal Solo 3; Choral Clinic 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3,4; Operetta Lead 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Flute Quartet 1; Flute Trio 2; Band Letter 3; Accompanist for Girls' Trio 2; Pep Club 1,2, 3.4; G. A, A. 1,2; Class Vice President 3; Student Council Representative 2; Junior Eagle Staff 1, 3; Class Play 2; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3, 4; Regents' Scholarship 4; National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalist 3; and Finalist 4; D. A.R. Good Citizen 1; Representative to Girls’ State 3; Shorthand Complete Theory Award 4; 40 WPM Typing Award 3; 60 and 80 WPM Shorthand Awards 4; Science Clinic 1; County Government 3; Prom Attendant 4; N.S.T.C. Scho- lastic Contest 4; Annual Staff 4; 100 WPM Shorthand Award 4. MABELLE MAIKA Chadron Prep 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2; Choral Clinic 2; Music Contest 2; G.A.A. 1,2, 3.4; G. A.A. President 4; G. A. A. Treasurer 3; Volley- ball Team 1, 2, 3,4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3,4; State G.A.A. Awards 2,3,4; Class Vice President 1; Class Historian 2; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 2; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Regents' Alternate 4; National Merit Scholarship Test 3; N.S.T.C. Scholastic Contest 4; 30 and 40 WPM Typing Awards 3; 60 and 80 WPM Shorthand Awards 4; Shorthand Com- plete Theory Award 4; Senior Physical Fitness Award 4; Science Clinic 1,4; County Government 3; Letterman's Attendant 2,4; Annual Staff 4; 100 WPM Shorthand Award. DOROTHY MILLS Chadron Prep 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,4; Choral Clinic 4; Music Contest 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1,2; Betty Crocker Test 4; Class Play 2; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4. IRENE PINSKY Chadron Prep 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3.4; Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Select Chorus 2, 3,4; Music Contest 2, 3,4; Operetta 3; Marching Band 3,4; G.A.A. Secretary 2; G.A.A. Vice President 3; G.A.A. State Award 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4;P.E. Senior Merit 4; Cheerleader 2, 3; Cheer- leading Award 4; Class Vice President 2; Student Council Representative 3,4; Student Council Secretary 3,4; Speech Contest 4; Betty Crocker Test 4; 30 WPM Typing Award 3; County Government 3; Homecoming Attendant 2; Letterman's Attendant 3; Annual Staff 4; Prom Queen 4. SANDRA REDFHRN Chadron Prep 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Select Chorus 3,4; Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2;N.S.T.C. Ensemble Clinic 1; Brass Quartet 1; Junior High Representative 1; Band Letter 2; Operetta 3; Cheerleader 1,4; Cheerleader Clinic 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Class Secretary 1, 3,4; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 2; Speech Con- test 4; Honor Roll 2, 3,4; Regents' Test 4; Betty Crocker Test 4; 30 and 40 WPM Typing Awards 3; 60 and 80 WPM Shorthand Awards 3; Complete Theory Shorthand Award 3; Science Clinic 1; County Government 3; Homecoming Attendant 1,4; Letterman's Queen 4; Annual Staff 4. ARVID RHOADS Chadron Prep 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Select Chorus 2, 3,4; Boys’ Quartet 3,4; Mixed Octet 4; Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Music Contest 1,2, 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Select Band 3.4; Clarinet Quartet 4; Sax Quartet 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 1, 2, 3; Band Vice President 3; Chorus President 4;. Sax Solo 3; Piano Solo 4; Operetta Lead 3; Summer Music Week 3; State Music Clinic 3; Junior High Band Representative 1; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; C” Club 2, 3,4; Track 1,2; C Club Secretary 3; Class Treasurer 3; Class Play 2; Speech Contest 4; N.S. T.C. Scholastic Contest 4; County Government 3; Boys' State Candidate 3; Letterman's King 4; Annual Staff 4. EDITH WEAVER Chadron Prep 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Select Chorus 4; Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Music Contest 2, 3,4; Operetta 3; Betty Crocker Test 4; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4. MERRITA BELLE WOOD Chadron Prep 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Select Chorus 2, 3; Vocal Solo 2, 3; Choral Clinic 2, 3,4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3; Operetta 3; Band 1, 2,3,4; Band Clinic 1,2,3,4; Select Band 3,4; Saxophone Solo 2, 3; Chorus Librarian 3; Chorus Robe Manager 4; Band President (1 sem.) 4; Band Letter 1,2; Pep Band 1, 2; Dance Band 1,2;C.S,T.C. Summer Music Week Scholarship 3; Senior High Band Representative 3; Sax Quartet 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A. A. Letter 2, 3; G. A. A. Secretary 4; Volleyball Team 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club President (1 sem.) 4; Class Historian 3; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 2; Honor Roll 1,2, 3.4; Regents' Test 4; National Merit Scholarship Tests 3; Teen Panel 3; 30 WPM Shorthand Award 4; County Government 3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Annual Staff 4. DANNY WOOD Chadron Prep 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Select Chorus 3,4; Chorus Stage Manager 2; Chorus Robe Manager 3; Chorus Librarian 4; Operetta 3; Choral Clinic 2, 3.4; Music Contest 2, 3,4; Basketball Letter 1,2, 3,4; Track Letter 2; C Club 2, 3,4; C Club Vice Pres- ident 4; Class President 1; Junior Eagle Staff 3; Class Play 2; Honor Roll 4; N. S. T.C. Scholastic Contest 4; 40 WPM Typing Award 3; Science Clinic 1; County Government 3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Letter- man's Attendant 2; Annual Staff 4. JUDITH ZEMAN Chadron Prep 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; Pep Club 1,2; Cheerleader 2; G.A. A. 2; Honor Roll 2; County Government 3; Letterman's Attendant 1; Annual Staff 4. wn Senior C)ap ancf Commencement JJropram Nebraska State College High School CHADRON Theme: CUlsb Motto Processional: “Poetlude in G Major ..................Handel Dan Long, Organist Invocation ........................Reverend Robert Janacek, Pastor, Nazarene Church Commencement Roll HONOR GRADUATES Judith Lu Johnson................................. Valedictorian Regents Scholarship Normal School Scholarship Mabelle L. Maika Salutatorian Regents Alternate Betty Jane Benthack ------- Regents Alternate Musical Selection: Lord, for Thy Mercies’ Sake” - - F arrant Mixed Vocal Octette Student Address...............................Mabelle Mailp Student Address ......... Gary Biegaiuki Student Address................................Dorothy Mill� Student Address................................Greg Bayliff Student Address........................... Judith Johnson Piano Solo: Ebb Tide”............................Maxwell Arvid Rhoads Trumroolo: Soliloquy for Trumpet” .... Morrise.v Mickey Smith Class History Jerry Berry Presentation of Kiwanis Medal ..... Vem Weymouth Presentation of Scholarships .... Dr. Glen W. Hildreth Dean, Nebraska State College, Chadron Presentation of Graduating Class .... Donold E. Tewell Principal, Prep Senior High School CLASS ROLL Raymond C. Adkins Karen Kay Harris Rhonda Lea Atchison Gary Ben Heckman Greg Allen Bayliff Judith Lu Johnson Dean L. Beebe Mabelle L. Maika Betty Jane Benthack Dorothy Mae Mills Jerry L. Berry Irene Agnes Pinsky Gary L. Bieganski Sandra Lee Redfern Annette B. Buchanan Arvid J. Rhoadn Twyla Rae Canaday Edith Marie Weaver James Lavem Fitxgibbon Danny Virgil Wood Milton Wayne Grantham Merrita Belle Wood Elmer Rae Griffith Judith Ann Zeman Presiding: James Fitxgibbon ..... Class President Presentation of Diplomas ... Dr. Edward J. Muehlhausen Director, Campus Laboratory School Nebraska State College Class Motto: Fear to do ill, and ye need fear naught else”. Class Colors: Silver and Rose. Benediction - Reverend Robert Janacek Recessional: Air from Water Music Suite” .... Handel Dan Long Class Flower: Happiness Rose. Class Sponsor: Mias Virginia Spetch. (Vass JJrop iectj Once upon a time, in the year of 1999 to be exact, there is a great scientist by the name of Greg Bayliff. His little group of followers number twenty-three. He has made the greatest invention of his day: a beau- tiful city under the sea. It is lighted by a crystal which causes an emerald-green glow. Most of his merry little group have followed him into the ocean's depths to fulfill his life's dream. Elmer Griffith, his second in command, operates the atomic sub which goes to the suxiace when provisions are needed. Sandra Redfern and Annette Buchanan, the world's most noted secretaries, have been hired to keep a record of the happenings and important events. No town is complete without its local newspaper. So to care for this very needed task Greg has called upon Judi Johnson. Because of her superior work she has been honored by the President, Jim Fltzgibbon, many times. Yes sir, Betty Benthack must have felt pretty proud of Jim and herself. I'll bet he sure is glad he had her for a campaign manager. . To entertain this little band of people Greg has hired Hollywood's most noted star to make appearances. Gary Heckman has truly fulfilled his plan and has taken the Actors of the Year award several times. So far as the local sports are concerned, when Dick and Irene's All Stars meet Danny and Merrita's Champs,' you will never see more thrilling sports action anywhere. Well, enough about the lighter things of life; let's take a trip through the main street of the town. The first building that is well lighted to our right is Rhonda and George's fish market. This is market day, so we may be able to get acquainted with the local ladies Slopping for their noon time meals. Here come two familiar faces. Why it's Edith and Karen. See, there between the cod and the shark. Be- cause of their ability to make and hold friends, they were elected by the Society Club to be Ladies of the Year. C ass I, Sandra Redfern, being of strong mind (?) and body, will my ability to spend at least one hour a day in the princi- pal’s office all year to my sister, Sharon Redfern. I, Rhonda Atchison, having no mind but a sound body, will my ability to sing off key to Sharon Arnett and my ability to go steady during the two years of my high school to my sister, Mary Jo Atchison. I, Gary Heckman, being of a very weak mind and a weaker body, will my ability to take a correspondence course to Paul Dugus and my ability to grow a beard to Eric Johnson. I, Annette Buchanan, being of strong mind and body, will to Jorae Lively my ability to get freckles when the sun isn't shining. I, Jerry L. Berry, being of large body and huge mind, will my ability to drive, to go out with girls, and my nickname OWL to Danny Conn and my good looks to Richard Mathis who needs them very much. I, Irene Pinsky, being of a small mind and body, will my ability to get engaged to a tall blonde in her senior year to Karen Lembke. I, Arvid Rhoads, being of a small mind and body, will my ability to play a musical instrument to Nelson Foster. I, Twyla Canaday, being of weak mind and body, will my ability to get into trouble in English class every day to Leola Smith and my ability to finally get engaged after four years to Linda Robinson. I, Edith Weaver, being of weak mind and body, will my ability to stay on the right note in music class to Shannon Mann and Martha Weaver. I, Betty Benthack, being of sound mind, will my ability to As for the men folks of this fair city, Gary Bieganski, the five star general, leads the Cub Scout troop with Tiger Ray Adkins his assistant. Wayne Grantham is our pastor. His sermons are so powerful that the people on Earth gather at the beach to hear them as the bubbles break. Judy Zeman is the teacher at Fish Fin High. She makes quite a team with Dean Beebe who is the local truant officer. I might add he got his position because he knew all of the area's hideouts. Jerry Berry's loving soul and high ability got him elected to the position of town mayor with a very capable assistant, Mabelle Maika. I wouldn't be at all surprised if she rules the town with an iron hand. I see our time is about up but I must take you on a grand tour of Sheik Arvid's Night Club. He has the finest chorus line in town and finally enough girls about him to satisfy his love for beauty. As for Twyla Canaday and Dorothy Mills. Well after the class prophecy of 1961 is read, they will follow the old motto: Old writers never die; they just fade away. Written by - Twyla Canaday, Dorothy Mills The End like Physics and hate Algebra to Florence Fish. I, Dean Beebe, will my riding ability to Eddie Rhoads and my ability to refuse intoxicating liquors to Richard Mathis. I, Elmer Griffith, will my ability to get to school every day of senior year to Ira Woolery. I, Raymond Adkins, do hereby will my nickname, Tiger, to John Carroll. 1, Mabelle Maika, do hereby will my ability not to blow up the Physics-Chemistry lab when boiling water to Mary Farrar. I, Judi Johnson, hereby will all of my surplus height to Kurt Johnson. I, Jim Fitzgibbons, being of strong mind and sore feet, my ability to skip 1:00 o'clock study hall to Paul Dugaus. I, Judith Zeman, being of sound mind and body, will my ability to get by on two classes a day in my senior year to Mary Jo Atchison. I, Karen Harris, being of strong body and weak mind, will my will power ability to stay on a diet for one whole day to Kenny Redfern, and my ability to care for the aged and infirm people to Mary Jo Atchison. I, Wayne Grantham, having no mind and quite a body, will my ability to never be seen with less than three girls in the car at any time to Warren Wittenkind. I, Greg Bayliff, being of no mind and weak body, will my ability to draw beautiful girls to Richard Mathis who, I’m sure, will use it wisely. I, Dorothy Mills, being of sound mind and body, will my ability to hold one boy's attention for thirteen months to Diane Grey and my long curly hair to Dianna Marcinkiewitz. SEATED: FLORENCE FISH - President PAUL DUGAS - Secretary SHARON ARNETT - Vice President ERIC JOHNSON - Treasurer Sharon Arnett David Carrick Linda Claussen Sharon Doolittle Paul Dugas Mary Farrar Karen Fischer Florence Fish Yvonne Ha mar Eric Johnson ♦ Janet Langford Karen Lembke Shannon Mann Richard Mathis Leola Smith Jean Straub Martha Weaver Ira Woolery Howard Youman President Secretary c S()p h 20mo re op veers KENNY REDFERN Vice President..............-JOHN CARROLL - JONELL BRIGGS Treasurer.....................TERRY MYERS Student Council......................JORAE LIVELY Jerry Anderson Mary Jo Atchison Jonell Briggs Ronald Cashon John Carroll Nelson Foster Dale Gowler Diane Gray Terry Myers Janice Raymer Kenny Redfern Eddie Rhoads Don Richardson Chipper Smith Don Smith Warren Wittekind junior high Calvin Augustine Alba Briggs MICKEY SMITH JUDY PEYTON 7resA nan Officers ----Treasurer PATTY CASHON -----Secretary SHARON REDFERN ----President KURT JOHNSON - Reporter -----Vice President Richard David Stephen Dugas Sharon Ehlers Guy Fish Lanora Griffith Marvin Hamar Chuck Helzer Kurt Johnson Linda Kent Mike Pascale Judy Peyton Mary Louise Pine Rodger Preble Sharon Redfern Mickey Smith Tora Pascale, Mike Hartman, Susan Carroll, Richard Wittekind, Alba Briggs. BACK ROW: Richard Hoffman, Vincent Hill, Fred Schultz, Louie Peterchick. SECOND ROW: James Atchison, Alba Briggs, Richard Wittekind, Tom Pascale, Mike Hartman. FIRST ROW: Donna Parks, Janice Jones, Susan Carroll, Sherri Cashon, Sandra Mills. Jim Augustine, Linda Hawk, Dale Anderson, Susan Prebel, John Blinde. BACK ROW: John Blinde, Mike Mundt, Howard Pine, Leonard Waldron, Jim Augustine. SECOND ROW: Dale Anderson, Charles Wood, Mike Knapp, Glen Wittekind, Ronald Hamar. FIRST ROW: Pat Nowlan, Gail Logan, Susan Prebel, Linda Hensel, Linda Hawk, Christi Belk. JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS JUNIOR HIGH P.E, JUNIOR HIGH TRACK JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS elementary FRONT ROW, left to right: Beth Brow, Kathy Rydahl, Roger Wittekind, Serena Hass, Sue Hartman, Debra Conn, Steve Miller. BACK ROW, left to right: Ronnie Siekert, Margo Muehlhausen, Claudia Flathman, Mike Baker, Kevin Feldhus, Marian Hood, Tim Romanek. Jt in cfercjarten FRONT ROW, left to right: Sheryl Edwards, Debra Derrick, Roxie Boyd, Anne Urlaub, Tommy Carroll, Paul Ludwig, Linda Conn, Billy Yockey. BACK ROW, left to right: Joe Goffena, John Shetler, Steven Baker, Cheryl Bartlett, Cynthia Sheaffer, Robert Morris, Christi Moeller, Dave Nixon. STUDENT TEACHER: Carol Dunbar, SUPERVISOR: Virginia Epperley FRONT ROW, left to right: Stephen Peep, Doris Hensel, Harriet Bartlett, Donna Boyd, Linda Logan, Sue Sweringen, Joe Anderson. BACK ROW, left to right: Leroy Edwards, Ross Daharsh, Rodney Serres, Jimmy Urlaub, Mark Grantham, Steven Meredith, Jan Snook. TEACHERS: Mrs. Doris Harrington and Miss Anita Shaw Is Jracfe STANDING, left to right: Ricky Meredith, Loren Raymer, Roy Fitzgibbon, Eric Nixon. Craig Barto, Johnny Edwards, Bill Baker, Richard Haslow. SITTING, left to right; Sandra Wittekind, Karen Gray, Connie Campbell, Linda Knouse, Shirley Trow bridge. TEACHER: Mrs. Flaherty STUDENT TEACHER: Karol Lowe 2nd 5Jrac e FRONT ROW, left to right: Cathy Campbell, Janet Hill, Rita Roberts, Joyce Murdock, Sharon Mundt, Maria Bieganski, Debbie Mier, Charles McMasters. BACK ROW, left to right: Robert Yockey, Danny Hood, Eldon Bartlett, Mike Nixon, Richard Pascale, Lloyd Serres, Dean Hensel, Scott Wittekind, Billy Belk. TEACHER: Mrs. Robinson FRONT ROW, R. to L.: Kenny Thoendel, Paul St. Julien, Douglas Murdock, Mark Peyton, Mike Parks, Mike Heidebrecht. MIDDLE ROW: Linda Hawley, Diane Conn, Marilyn Holmberg, Connie Hakanson, Kathy Clark, Vicki Baker, Kim Grantham, Valerie Groves, Sue David. BACK ROW: Garlan Rhodes, Clif Mason, Johnny Morris, Carmen Boyd, Rene St. Julien, Chris Rydahl, Ginger Snyder, Linda Redfern, Mike Logan. STUDENT TEACHER: Karen Brooks TEACHER: Mrs. Vannix 3 if Jracfe BACK ROW, left to right: David Trowbridge, Gean McMasters, Donna Trowbridge, Virginia Redfern, Barbara Buchanan, Patty Fitzgibbon, Sandra Augustine, Roger Jones. FRONT ROW, left to right: Larry Wittekind, Joe Pace, Bob Riblett, Melvin Maika, Danny Clark, Steve Langford, Jeff Groves, Eric Wharton. TEACHERS: Mr. Tuton, Mrs. Richards 6 if) (Jrcic e FRONT ROW, left to right: Carol Foster, James Clark, Rod Schultz, Sterling Murdock, Anthony Cashon, Eldon Robinson. BACK ROW, left to right: Rita Daharsh, Darlene Gray, Vicki Sealock, Connie Grantham, Rita Louise Parks. Joanne Pace, Rebecca Peyton, Jerene Raymer. TEACHER: Mrs. Richards Gchofars iip S uc en s cStucfent Gounci President Betty Benthack Representatives Senior Jim Fitzgibbon Irene Pinsky Junior Florence Fish Eric Johnson Sophomore Kenneth Redfern Jorae Lively G-Gfu6 Officers President Greg Bayliff Vice President Danny Wood Secretary-Treasurer John Carroll G Gfu6 JJep G uS Officers President Rhonda Atchison Vice President Betty Benthack Treasurer Sharon Arnett Secretary Sharon Doolittle FLORENCE FISH A-Squad SHARON ARNETT B-Squad SANDRA REDFERN ( ) A-Squad JORAE LIVELY B-Squad MABELLE MAIKA A-Squad CHORUS OFFICERS - SEATED: Mr. C. J. Harrington, Director; Paul Dugas, Vice President; Arvid Rhoads, President; Sandra Redfern, Secretary-Treasurer. STANDING: Jim Fitzgibbon, Robe Manager; Danny Wood, John Carroll, Librarians. BAND OFFICERS: Paul Dugas, President; Kurt Johnson, Mary Louise Pine. Junior High Representatives; Rhonda Atchison, Vice President; Greg Bayliff, Betty Benthack, Senior High Representatives; Linda Kent, Secretary-Treasurer; Rita Daharsh, Sixth Grade Representative. mb. w fln« 'I GREG BAYLIFF RHONDA ATCHISON Gouri rtoya tij L et fer men s a ARVID RHOADS SANDRA REDFHRN Spreading the Yecus Awards VALEDICTORIAN: Judi Johnson Judith Johnson Wayne Grantham SALUTATORIAN: Mabelle Maika Edith Weaver Arvid Rhoads Irene Pinsky Danny Wood SCHOLARSHIPS: Normal School Scholarship: Judi Johnson BAND LETTERS: RENEWAL Regents: Judi Johnson Six-inch: Gary Bieganski Janet Langford Regents Alternates: Mabelle Maika Paul Dugas Mary Muma Betty Benthack Florence Fish Arvid Rhoads Eric Johnson BABE RUTH SPORTSMANSHIP: Danny Wood Sandra Redfern Four-inch: Calvin Augustine Charles Helzer Jim Augustine Kurt Johnson D.A.R. AMERICAN HISTORY: Ricky Wlttekind John Blinde Linda Kent Alba Briggs Mary Louise Pine WOMEN’S CLUB SPEECH IMPROVEMENT: Raymond Mickey Smith Fred Schultz Adkins Susan Carroll Ricky Wittekind Danny Conn TYPING: Richard David Thirty-word Award: Sharon Arnett Richard Mathis Mary Farrar Karen Fischer BAND LETTERS: Florence Fish Mary Ann Muma Six-inch: John Carroll Dianna Karen Lembke Marcinkiewitz James Grimes Rhonda Atchison Forty-word Award: Mary Ann Muma Jorae Lively Janet Langford Four-inch: Susan Preble Richard Hoffman Fifty-word Award: Mary Ann Muma Donna Parks Rita Daharsh Glen Wittekind Janice Jones SHORTHAND: Gail Logan Complete Theory: Judi Johnson Mabelle Maika ENSEMBLE AWARDS (superior ra tings) Girls’ Medium Voice: Annette Buchanan Sixty Words: Sharon Arnett Karen Fischer Mixed Vocal Octette; Annette Buchanan Paul Dugas Annette Buchanan Judi Johnson Judi Johnson Gary Heckman Merrita Wood Mabelle Maika Florence Fish Jerry Berry Jorae Lively Arvid Rhoads Eighty Words: Annette Buchanan Judi Johnson Baritone Horn Solo: James Grimes Mabelle Maika Comet Solo: Micky Smith Brass Sextet: John Carroll Ricky Wittekind One hundred Words: Judi Johnson Micky Smith Fred Shultz Mabelle Maika Paul Dugas James Grimes Trombone Quartet: Fred Schultz Alba Briggs INDUSTRIAL ARTS AWARD: Wayne Grantham John Blinde Calvin Augustine Arvid Rhoads Clarinet Trio: Linda Kent Mary Louise Pine HOME ECONOMICS : Mary Ann Muma Charles Helzer BETTY CROCKER: Rhonda Atchison ART Seventh: Barbara Clevenger MUSIC Linda Hawk John Philip Sousa Award: Betty Benthack Dale Anderson Silver Keys (three years outstanding) Susan Preble Band: Betty Benthack Lenard Waldron Chorus: Annette Buchanan Sandra Redfern Karen Harris Jerry Berry Eighth: Alba Briggs Awards Jim Atchison TRACK LETTERS: Jerry Anderson Richard Hoffman James Fitzgibbon Ninth: Danny Conn Eric Johnson Kenneth Redfern Charles Helzer Donald Smith Ricky David Howard Youman Eleventh: Yvonne Hamar SPEECH CONTEST CERTIFICATES: Martha Weaver Sandra Redfern, Oral Interpretation of Prose Literature; Twelfth: Karen Harris Excellent Gary Bieganski, Discussion; Superior Edith Weaver Betty Benthack, Discussion; Excellent Wayne Grantham Arvid Rhoads, News Commentary; Good SCHOLARSHIP LETTERS Jim Fitzgibbon, Extemporaneous Speaking; Good Annette Buchanan, Poetry Reading; Good Sophomores: Jonell Briggs Annette Buchanan, Paul Dugas, Rhonda Atchison, Jim Grimes Elmer Griffeth, Howard Youman, Gary Heckman, Terry Myers Eric Johnson, Gary Bieganski, Karen Harris, Jerry Kenny Red fern Berry, One-Act Play; Excellent Dianna Marcinkiewitz Juniors: Paul Dugas G.A.A. AWARDS: First State Janice Raymer Mary Farrar Second State: Mary Muma Karen Fischer Florence Fish Florence Fish Third State: Betty Benthack Mary Muma Mabelle Maika Seniors: Berry Benthack PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARDS: Annette Buchanan Senior Merit: Mary rarrar Senior Standard: Mabelle Twyla Canaday Mary Muma Maika Judi Johnson Irene Pinsky Janice Mabelle Maika Florence Fish Raymer Sandra Redfern Yvonne N.S.T.C. SCHOLASTIC CONTEST Junior Standard: Pat Cashon Hamar Sherri Cashon Marie Smith - French Susan Preble Jonell Briggs - French Dianna Marcinkiewitz - German Elementary Merit: Rita Daharsh Judi Johnson - English and Shorthand Connie Grantham Mabelle Maika - Shorthand Rita Parks Wayne Grantham - Industrial Arts and Art Vicki Sealock Arvid Rhoads - Industrial Arts Danny Wood - Industrial Arts Elementary Standard: Sandra Augustine Paul Dugas - Physics Carol Foster BASKETBALL LETTERS: Geannie McMasters Varsity: Greg Bayliff James Fitzgibbon Joanne Pace Jerry Berry Nelson Foster Virginia Redfern Dean Beebe Arvid Rhoads Donna Trowbridge John Carroll Danny Wood Danny Conn Howard Youman Reserve: Raymond Adkins Terry Myers Jerry Anderson Kenneth Redfern Gary Bieganske Eddie Rhoads James Grimes Elmer Griffith - Student Manager 7 )arsi tu JjasAetba BACK ROW: Student Coaches. Mr. Preli, Mr. Cundall, Mr. Overfield. MIDDLE ROW: John Carroll, Terry Myers, Nelson Foster, Danny Conn, Gary Bieganski, Ken Redfern, Ray Adkins, Jerry Anderson, Jim Grimes, Eddie Rhoads. FRONT ROW: Manager, Elmer Griffith; Howard Youman, Dean Beebe, Danny Wood, Greg Bayliff, Jerry Berry, Jim Fitzgibbon, Arvid Rhoads, Coach Archie Conn. Chadron Prep athletic teams have posted many impressive records in past years. The man largely respon- sible for this is Coach Archie Conn who started at Prep in 1947, fourteen years ago. During this time Mr. Conn's basketball teams were es- pecially outstanding. In the fourteen years he coached 255 wins to only 63 losses. His teams won the North- west Nebraska Conference title 9 times; they placed second in this conference 3 times. In Northwest Nebraska Tournament play his teams took 7 first places, 3 second places, 1 third place, and 1 fourth place. In District Tournament play Mr. Conn led his teams to 9 first places, 2 second places and 1 semi-final position. To top his BB career at Prep, he coached 3 teams to first place in the C division of the Nebraska State Basketball Tournament. Another team went into the semi-finals in state play. Mr. Conn also coached football and track for six years. In football he coached the famous rags to riches teams that had two undefeated seasons. In all. his football teams won 25, lost 15, and tied 2. In track Mr. Conn coached two conference champ teams, tied for third in one State Class C meet, and took fourth place in another state meet, in recognition of his success at Prep Mr. Conn has been recognized several times as Coach of the Year. When Mr. Conn gave up the foot- ball and track, Mr. Wilkins took his place. He was followed by Mr. Pinsky. Their teams have contributed to the trophies shown here. JJrep J)asAeif)a I 1960-61 Prep 52 Hemingford 58 Prep 42 Bridgeport 56 Prep 24 Chadron High 46 Prep 29 Crawford 54 Prep 36 Assumption 27 Prep 35 Crawford 54 Prep 40 Gordon 66 Prep 33 Hemingford 42 Prep 36 Lusk Wyo. 33 Prep 46 Rushville 63 Prep 39 Hay Springs 43 Prep 30 Chadron High 65 Prep 39 Gordon 59 Prep 51 St. Agnes 47 Prep 31 Rushville 61 Prep 45 Crawford 50 Prep 38 Mina tare 35 Prep 54 Hay Springs 62 Prep 31 Crawford 51 UID3 'C ¥™JL G.A.A. OFFICERS TRAMPOLINE 9. 71. 71. BASKETBALL BOWLING TENNIS HOCKEY 9 71. 71. VOLLEYBALL ARCHERY