Chariton High School - Charitonian Yearbook (Chariton, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1954 volume:

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A K v I I i I , I 'LIBHI ND 1Q W S X 1-wr:-sf, Qiwx .f- '-' k great pride in dedicating the L Hutchinson. of the annual staff ta e CHARITONIAN to O. . the benefit of Chariton t only We forty-third volume of the Hutch is one who has worked untiringly for ' students. During his teaching years he was no Iso their friend. High the s and its tudents' instructor, but a ADMINISTRATION I 1 if 5, E 5 If : Y V x STANLEY P, MATZEN Principal ' 4 BOARD OF EDUCATION Glenn Darrah, Vera Johnson, John Baldridge, Renus Johnson, President: Ina Clark. F. A. LUNAN Superintendent Q KD PEARL BETHEL Secretary RALPH F, LIPPS Board Secretary BOB MELLGREN Physical Education FACULTY DWALA JOHNS K BOB FAHEY ART PARKS RALPH REYNOLDS Athletics, Government Librarian English Industrial Arts Foreign Languages L. R. Biology, RUTH RAFFETY Mathematics J W. DOROTHY PAPICH SHERMAN WATERS English Commercial '-0' Y , HARLAN RAN SHA W Science FACULTY MARVIN bIMONSEN LARS SOUDER HELEN KRUTSINGER Mathematics r Vocal Music CORA KATZER Physical Lducauon American History Physical Education BETTY YOCOM Vocational Home-:making CECIL STEPHENS Science JOHN DRIGGS Band KEITH SHIPMAN Vocational Agriculture MARY JEAN NORBERG School Nurse ANNUAL STAFF Big plans for a Big Deal!! PLANNING COMMITTEE Fred Bankus, Sue Hamilton, Gay Hass, Clayton Jolmson, Jerry Moore, Ellen Pearson. PHOTOGRAPHY COMMITTEE Sherrill Johnson, Chairman: Georgia Black, Sandra Fogle, Lois Howell, Janice Jeffries, Lonnee Milnes, Betty Peterson, Anna Probasco, Roger Ruble, Dorothy Stevenson, Mary Kay Sullivan. SALES COMMITTEE Kay Carson, Chairman: Margaret Liljedahl, Business Manager: Kay Halsted, Duane Hibbs, Joyce Jennings, Jane McKinley, Jim Norman, Norma Retherford, Bill Thorne, Betsy Conrad, Carol Davis. ART COMMITTEE Connie Tennant, Chairman, Paula Dale, Bernard Dewey, Marie Erickson, Edith Jones, Betty McVey, Doris Morrett, Beverly Stansbery. PRODUCTION COMMITTEE Marilyn Wood, Ch airmang Bob Atha, JeannieCampbell, Kay Darrah, Bob Greubel, Jan Montgomery, Carol Shanks, Marilyn Stone. Sponsor: Dwala Johns A SNAPPYH bunch CAFETERIA WORKERS Mrs. Eva Pirtlc, Mrs. Mable Brown, Mrs. Daisy Best ,E '21 I CUSTODIANS Bob Dale, Ed Fowler, Lloyd Gillespie BUS DRIVERS 'K ROW ONE: Roger Allen, Leland Sims, Paul llolnnbcrg, Melvin linckalcw, Norris Bennett. ROW TWO: Clinton Bingham, Jin1Norn1an, Lloyd Major, Jerry Narber. we IIUEPE ' STUDENT COUNCIL L -' L is J FRED BANKUS ,ji x 'N V xr 4-'V President ff' in q ' 1 ELLEN PEARSON HAROLD WILLIS Vice President Secretary-Treasurer The Student Councilserves as one of the most important organizations in Chariton High School. It consists of three executive officers chosen annually by the student body and one representative from each home room and each organi- zation in school. The Student Council this year sponsored many success- ful parties, programs, special assemblies, and dances. Home- coming events were planned and supervised by the council. It was instrumental in preparing for an carrying out a very successful Career Day. We, this year's Student Council. feel that if we succeed in setting an example for other councils in future years to follow that we have made a worthwhile achievement. FIRST SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL ROW ONE: David Montgomery. .TOS Matkovich, Marilyn Wood, Ida Mae Patterson, Betty Peterson, Ra- Mona Storm, Peggy Allbee. ROW TWO: Butch Darrah, Lonnee Milnes, Mary Ann Clothier, Paul Major Kay Darrah, Connie Tennant, Kay Halsted, Ellen Pearson, Sue Hamilton. ROW THREE: Lloyd Major Clinton Bingham, Carl Patterson, Harold Willis, Dean Malone, John Barber, Richard Scovel, Dave Brown- lee, Fred Bankus, Merlyn Wood. ABSENT: Glenn Allbee. SECOND SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL ROW ONE: Peggy Allbee, Nancy Hayes, Barbara Buckalew, Ellen Pearson, Betty Snuggs, Joan Bates Sue Hamilton, Lonnee Milnes, Betty Peterson. ROW TWO: Fred Bankus, Merlyn Wood, Dave Brownlee, Mr. Matzen, Carl Patterson, Glenn Allbee, Phil Atha, Hubert Pierschbacher, Bob Milnes, ROW THREE Tom Steinbach, Dave Montgomery, .Terry Narber, Paul Stout, John Davison, Harold Willis, Gene McKinley David Smith, Clinton Bingham. v SENIOR CLASS i . FRED BANKUS President KAY DARRAH Vice President CIQASS MOTTO: Our aim, success: our hope, to win. CLASS FLOWER: American Beauty Rose CLASS COLORS: Red and White CAROL SHANKS Secretary-Treasurer SP ONSORS: Mr, Sinclair Miss Stephens Mr. Ranshaw 'it H-2 'W .,,..,f ' if... .,. Rh. QW' 4 'f 'Q LOUISE ABEL Quiet , we admit it, but she gets there just the same. Generalg CHS 1.2.3. 4gY-Teen1.3,4g Glee 'Club 43 C-Teen Staff 45 F.H.A. 1.2.4. GLEN ALLBEE I rise above my size! Generalg Grinnell lg CHS 2.3.43 H.R. Off. 2,45 Stu. C. 2,43 F. B. 1,2,3.4g B.B. 1.2. 3.4g Track 1gO-Club 3.4. MARGARET ANDERSON Silence isa true friend who never betrays. Businessg CHS 1.2.3. 43 Y-Teens 3.-4g Glee Club 3.49 F.H.A, 1. 2.3.4. EDWARD ANSLEY Love isjust around the corner. and here I am at the intersection. Vog. Ag.gCHS 1.2.3. 43 H.R. Off lg F.F.A. 1.2.3,4g F.F.A. Off. 3g Thespian 3.4. PHIL ATHA Basketballstar of great renown, and also he is one swell clown. GeneralgCllS 1,2,3.4g ClaSsOff. 3g B.B. 1.11, 3.4. C-Teen Stuff 4g Baseball 2.3.4. FRED BAN KUS We all like him! voc. Agn Cris 1.2.3. 43 H.R. Off. 1.23 Stu. L. 1,.3,.3.4, Stu. C.. Off. 3,45 Class Off. 4. . . F.B. 1,z.3,4, B.B. 1, 2, 3, 4g Track 3. 43 Baseball lg N.H.S. 3, 4g C-Club 2,3,4g C Club Off. 4:F.F.A. 1. 2.3.4g F.F.A. Off. 2. 3: Thespian 3,43 Thes- pian Off. 3.4. C-Teen Staff 2. Annual Staff 4: Quartette3.4gAll State Chorus 3g Steering Comm. 3gSmall Mixed Chorus 2.3. JOAN BATES The most certain sign of wisdom is continual cheerfulness. College Prep. Albia 1, 2,3g CHS 4g F.H.A. 4, F.T.A. 4. VEDA BEEM The only way to havea friend is to be one, General, Humboldt 1,2, 3, CHS 4gG,A,A. 1,2,3g Y-Teen 45 GleeClub 1, 2,3,4g Operelta 3gF,T. A. 4. BERNARD BINGAMAN 'letter late than neverl General: CHS 1,2,3,4g F.B, 13 B,B, 11 Tl'aCk 2,3. .fy f ll ,f' JIU fl 7 v , ft X fl If XI U 'l X2 be 0' GEORGIA BLACK Quaint, quiet and court- eous. BuSil'1eSSg CHS 1,2,3,4g H.R. Off. 1,2g G.A.A. 3: Y-Teen 3,4g Annual Staff4g F.H,A, 1,2,3,4g F.H,A. Off. 4. WILLIAM BLUNT Greater men may have Lived, but I don't be- lieve it. General, Other 1, 25 CHS 3,4g HR. Off. 3, Class Officer 3, Thes- pian 3,4. GLENN BCXJTHE l'm in favor of seven- day week ends. General, CHS 1, 2, 4g Other 3, Track 3, DARLENE BRIGGS X It's better to blushzll than to turn pale. Businessg CHS 1,2,3,, 45 Y-Teen 1,2,3,L1g l'.ll.A.1,l2,3. Xt X X X, N-. fx, JIM BURGETT l don't say much, but Ido a lot. General, CHS 1,2,3, 4g H.R. Off. 3.4, F. B. 2, Track 1,2,3,4. ,X f .IEA NIE CA MPBE LL ls she as innocent as she looks or are looks deceiving? Generalg CHS 1,2,3. 43 Y-Teen 1,2,3,4g H.C. Att. 4, C-Teen Staff 4, F.H.A. 1.2, '3,4. xi 1 KA Y CA RSON There's a lot of fun inthe world ifa person only knows where to find it. Generalg CHS 1,2,Ll, 4g ll.R. Off. lg T'- Teen 1,2,1l,-lg Glue Club 1,2,Zl,4g Annual Staff 45 Spanish Club 2,3. BETSY CONRAD Short and cute and jolly to boot. College Prep., CHS 1,2,3,4gH.R. Off. 1. 23 Stu. C. 1.3, Thes- pian3,4gY-Teen1,2, 3,44 Y-Teen Off. 83 Band 1, 2, 3, 4g Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4, Sex- tette 35 Cheerleader 2,3,4g C-Teen Staff 4g Annual Staff 49 Quartette 1, Opcretta 1,23 Latin Club 2g F. T.A. 4. PA ULA DA LE I love not mang he is too simple. BusinessgCHS 1,2,3,4g Y-Teen 1,2,3g Annual Staff4p F,H.A. 1,2,8. KA Y DARRAII A sunny disposition is the soul of success. l3usincss5 CHS 1.2.8. 45 ll.R. Off. 1.2.3. 45 Stu. C. 1.2,Il.45 Class Off. 45 G.A.A. 1,.2,L3,45 G.A..-X. Off. 3,45 Y-Teen l,2,3, 41 Glce Club 1,12,li,45 C-'l'eenStz1ff 2.45 An- nual Stuff 45 F.ll.A. 1,25 Operettn Il. CAROL DAVIS Quiet. She profits by it. l3usiness5CllS'l,3,:l,45 Y-Teen1,2.3.45 Glee Club 1.2,3,4- Annual Sl.11ff45 Operetta 1.8. x Ll' ... . ll 4 JOHN DAVISON There are two sides to every question--my side and the wrong side. Ind. Artsg CHS 1.2.3, 45 ll.R. Off. 15 Stu. C. 15 F.B. 2.3.4. ws.. S .. :wif BILL DELPIERRE School is something you have to come to. Ind. Arts5 CHS 1.2.3. 45 F.B. 1.2,3,4g B.B. 15 Track 1.25 C-Club 3.45 Stu. Mana 2, 3. f If 5' . X ANNE DeWIT'I Quietand shy but she ll Mft.- 60 get by. Business5 CHS 1 ,2,3,45 Y-Teen 1.2.3. DWIGHT EDGERTON A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Genera15CHS'1,2,3.45 F.B. 1,2.3,45 Track 1, 2.3.45 C-Club 3.4. Y I ls X . l ' S N X N I N IL' Q SANDRA FOGLE Fun is the spice of life and I like lots of sea- soning. GeneralgCHS1,2,3,4g H.R. Off. 1,4g G.A. A. lg Y-Teen 1,2,3, 4g Glee Club 1,3,4g Sextette 1,4g C-Teen Staff 4g Annual Staff 4: Operetta 1,33 F.H. A. 1,2,3,4: Mixed Quartette4g F. T, A. 4. ANNA GALL She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought. General, CHS 1,2.3, 45 F.H.A. 1. DONALD GARTIN Hope for the best, ex- pect the worst, and take what comes. Generalg CHS 1,2,3, 4: F.B. 25 F.F.A. 1, 2,3g Thespian 3,4g Band 3.4, C-T en Uv BETTY RUTH GOOKIN A good heart is worth gold. Bnsinessg CHS 1 , LJ , ii , 4, Y-Teen lg F.ll.A. 1,2,fl,-1. WA LTER GRIMES What one twin does- voc. Ag., CHS 1,2, 3,4g Track Il, F.l:.A. i f 1 , 2, 3 ,4. WILLIAM GRIMES -the other does also. Voc. Ag.,CllS 1,L2,!i, 4, n.R. off. lg Track 1l,4gF.l1.A. 1,2,3,4. JA CQUE GULLION Bursting with vitality! Business, CHS 1 , 12, 3.4, G.A.A. 1.2,8,4g Y- Teen 1,L2,3g C-Teen Staff 4, Latin Clubl Spanish Club if X -41 h I V, f U DA VIDA HA LFERTY If giggles were golden, l'd be a millionaire. BusinessgCHS 1.2,3,4g G.A.A. 1gY-Teen 1, 2,3,4g Glee Club 1.2, 3,4,0peretta lg Span- ish Club 4. CARROLL HA LL Great men are modest men. College Prep.: Other 1,2,3g CHS 4, Drama- tics lg Band 1,2,3. :Mil in SUE HA MILTON Reserved and quiet and very sweet, a nicer girl. you'll never meet. Businessg CHS1,2,3,4g H.R. Off. lg Stu. C. 49 Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4g Y-Teen Off. 4, Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Annual Staff4g Operetta 1, Latin Club 1,2g Steer- ing Comm. 31 F.T.A. 4. DUA NE HIBBS A quiet tongue shows a wise head. College Prep.g CHS 1, 2.3.4, F.B. 1,25 An- nual Staff4. GLORIA HOFFMAN All work and no fun is no life for me. Generalg CHS 1,2,3,4p F.H.A. 1.2.35 Y-Teen 1,2. DON HOLMES A la ugh IS worth a hundred groans in any market. Ind. ArtsgCHS 1,2,3, 4g F.B. 25 Track 2. LOIS HOWELL I'm glad I'm not an angelg they're perfect. General, CHS 1.2.3, 45 G.A.A. 1.2,3.4g Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 3,4gOrchestra 1, 3.4, C-Teen Sraff4g Annual Staff4g Oper- etta 1, Spanish Club 1, Majorette 3,4. MERLE IHNEN Because a man is si- lent doesn't mean he has nothing to say. Ind. ArtsgCHS 1,2,3, 45 F.F.A. 1,2,3. ,F 4-av 'cl-4' it KENNETH JAMES No one would suppose it, but I'm naturally bashful. College Prep.gCHS 1, 2,3,4g Track 2. BOB IENNINGS A short circuit with a plus charge. GeneralgCHS1,2,3,4, F.B. 1,2,3,4g B.B. 1, 2, 3, 4g Track 3g C- Club 3.4. LOLA JESSIP Never a dull moment. Gef1el'algCHS1,2,3,4, H.R. Off. 1, Y-Teen 15 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. SHERRILL JOHN SON Neat, sweet, hard to heat. College Prep, C, H, S, 1, 2, 3, 45 H, R, Off. 25 Y-Teen 1,2,3, 45 Band 1,2, 3,45 Or- chestra 1, 2, 3,45 Glee Club 1,2, 3,45 C-Teen Staff 45 Annual Staff 45 Operetta 1, 35 Latin Club 1, 35 Steering Connn, 35 Thespian 45 F,T. A. 4, EDITH JONES Sl1e's a queen in more ways than one, General C. ll. S. 1, 2, 3.4: H.R. Off, 1, 2,45 G, A. A. 1, 25 Thespian 3, 45 Y- Teen 1, 2, 3,45 Y-Teen Off, 45 l'I,C, Queen 45 C-Teen Staff 45 Annual staff 45 F, H, A. 1. DON KRUT SINGER Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles YOU. General C,l-1.8, 3,45 Millerton 1,25 H,R, Off, 35 B,B, 1,2,45 r1,tI,A, 3, GERALD KRUT SINGER There's mischiefrn this fellow, Voc, Ag, S ROGER KRUT SINGER Dare him and it'sdone, General C. H. S, 1, 2, 3,45 F, F, A, 1, 2, 3, 1 QV' I' ' 1 Al DARLENE LaRUE It is well to think well- it is divine to act well, College Prep, C. H. S, 1, 2, 3,45 H, R, Off, lg N, H, s, 3, 45 Glce Club 2, 3, 45 C- Teen staff 45 Steering Comm, 3. MAXINE LEE She rnns her modest, quiet race. Her way wins friends in every place. Generalg CHS 1, 2, 3, 4, 4: H.R. Off. lg Stn. C. 1, Y-Teen 1,2g l'.H.A. 1,1l,J3. LA RRY LE WIS lf silence is golden, f1C'S a rich lnan. Generalg CHS l,2,:i, 11, 15.13. 33 Track LI,l3, -1. M,-X RLMXRET' LILJEDAHL A pleasant slnile and a brain worthwhile. Business, CHS 1,2,l5, 4, N.ll.S. 3,43 Y- Teen l,3,Ii,4g Band 2,1l,4g Orchestra 13,3g Lilee Clnb 33,45 C- Teen Staff -1g Annnal Sta ff -1, All Statc Band Z,Il,4g F.lI.A. 1,2, PETER MARTS Life is sliori, so lcvs be nierry. Genera lg CHS 1 , 2,13 ,-lg . . J, l'.l'.A. 1,..,.l. WILM.-X MCCORMKI K Enthnsiasln is the ele- rncnt of snccess in everything. l3nsincssgCll5l,:,:i,-lg Il.R. Off. Ii, Y-lecn l,2,Ll,-lg Band Q,I!,lp Glee Clnh -tg C-lcon Staff !,4g Majorerlc Q, ' . i J,-1, l.ll..'X. l,-p I. ll..'X. Off. Q. HA RRIEI' MUDONX L17 Poise, personality, and a perpetual sniile. L1eneralgCliS l,2,Si,A1g li If A l xxx, A x r CAROL MCDOWELL Always ahppy, always gay, always gi ggles thc live long, day. Business, CHS 1,2,3, 4, ll.R. Off. 1,2,4, Stu. C. lg GAA 1,1l, il,4,Y-TeCll1,Z2,3,4, Baud1,13,3,4,0rclies- tra LI,2l, Glee Club 1, 12,1345 Operetta 13. DUN M C RIN LE Y lle's tall and he's lanky, hc's funny and he's thin, but he's a jolly good fellow for the shape that he's in. College Prep, CHS 1, 1!,2l,'l,B.l3. 1,2,1l.4, Baud l,2,2l. LONNEE MILNES Your eyes are the eyes that tqrutalize. College Prep. , Ca lnius l, LI, CHS 3, 4, ll.R. Off. -1, Stu. C. l,-1, Class Off. 1,z1, N.Il. S. il,-1, GAA 2, 3, 4, Y-'l'een 2,3,4, Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 4, Sex- tette l,3, Cheerleader l,C-Teen Staff4, An- nual Sta ff4, Latin Club 1,B.B. 1.25, F.T.A. 4. 'Nev X -r-.-JS 5K ROSA BELLE MOFFET A Juliet that has her Romeo. General, Millerton 1, CHS 2,3,4, B.B. 1. DORIS MORRETT She's a girl who does her own thinking. Business,CHS 1,2,3,4, H.R. Off. 1,2,4, GAA 1,i2.3,4, Thespian3,4, Y-Teen 1,2,3,4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, ll.C. Att. 4, C-Teen Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Oper- etta 1,3, Latin Club 1, Spanish Club 2, Steering Comm. 3, F. l'.A. 4. DAVE MOON Late hours are bad for one, but they are all right for two. General, CHS 1,2,3,4, B.B. 1,2,TraCk A ,' ,, C-Club 3,4. XV 9 X. X Q GARY MORROW It becomes a young man to be modest, Voc, Ag. C. H. S, 1, 2, 3, 45 F, F, A. 2, 3, 4. JERRY NA BER His friends--there are many, His foes--are there any? Voc, Ag, c.H.s, 1,2,3,4g H,R, Off, 3, 4, stu, c, 3, B.B, 1,23 Track 3,45 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4g F, F, A, Off, 3, 4, LUC ILLE NICHOLS She's not a cardg she's a whole deck, General C. H. S, 1,2,3,4g G, A.A. 1,2,3,4g Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 43 C-Teen Staff 4, F.H, 4. JIM NORMAN Not a flirt, not a flirt, seldom bothered by a skirt, College Prep, C.H.S. 1, 2, 3.4: H. R. Off, 1gAnnual Staff 4, JOHN O'LEA RY Fair weather up here, I thank you, General C. H, S, 1, 2, 3, 4, TOM O'LEARY Never let studying in- terfere with your edu- cation, General C. H, S, 1,2,3,4g Latin Club 1,2g Spanish Club 3, 4, LESTER OR WIG I'm still in my teens. Why act dignified? General, CHS 1 , 2, 3 ,4g F.B. 3,4g Track 2.3, 4gC-Club 3,45 F.F.A. 1,23 C-Teen Staff 4. COLLEEN PARRISH She is happy-go-lucky and lots of fun. Generalg CHS 1.2.3, 4: Y-Teen 1, F.H.A. 1.3. fag. CARL PATTERSON He's a good fish, but never been caught. College Prep., CHS 1,2,3,4g H.R. Off. 3, 4: Stu. C. 4: Track 4: F.F.A. 1,2. ELLEN PEARSON Duty, ideals, and the ability to have fun are all found here. College Prep., H.R. Off. 1,2g Stu. C. 2.3. 4, Stu. C. Off. 4g G. G.A. 1,2,3,4g G.G. A. Off. 25 Thespian 3, 4, Thespian Off. 3,4: Y-Teen 1,2,3,4g Y- Teen Off. 4g C-Teen staff 4gAnnual Staff 45 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: F. H.A.Off. 2,3,4g F.T. A. 4. DON PETERSON I want to be bashful but the girls won't let me. College Prep.g CHS 1, 2,3,4. IACQUELINE PETTINGER Her head is hghtg yes very light. In fact, she's a blonde. Business, CHS 1,2,3,4g Y-Teens 1,2,3,4. -1 RIC HARD PFRIM MER Happy to enter high school, but happier to get out. Generalg CHS 1,2,3, 4g H.R. Off. 4g F.B. 2,8,4g B.B. 2g Track 1,2,3,4: F.F.A. 1.2, 3 MARTHA PIERSC HBA C HER She's always ready to help in any way she can. GeneralgCHS 1,2.3,4. BETTY PIRTLE SNUGGS She's out of circulation with a ring for conso- lation. Generalg CHS 1.2.3. 45 G.A.A. 1,2,3g Y- Teen 1g F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4g F.H.A. Off. 4. 0' 1 Al? sl' GAIL PROUGII Girls like me, hut how can I help it? Generalg CHS 1,2,1l, 4. LOIS QUERREY Quiet as a mouse but no trap has caught her. Generalg CHS 1,2,3, 4g Y-Teen 3,4g IMT. A. NORMA RETHERFORD She's always a friend to those who know her. Generalg CHS l,2,3, 4g ll.R. Off. lg G.A. A. 1,2,3,4g Thespiau 3,-ig Y-Teen 1,2,il,4g Glee Club 1,2,1i,-15 Annual Staff4. BILL ROBERTS I dou't care for slirls, but even Niagara falls. College Prep.: CHS 1,2,3,4g H.R. Off. 1. ELAINE ROBERTS Her future is already decided. Businessg CHS 1.2.3, 4g H.R. Off. 1g Stu- dent C. 1gY-Teen 1. 2,3,4g Glee Club 1, 2,3,4g Operetta 3: FHA 1,2,8. DA V E ROSE NBERGER If this is liberty, give me death! Ind. Arts.g CHS 2,3, 4g Milan, Mo. 1g Foot- ball1,2,3,4g Track 1 2,3,4g C-Club 3,4. ! if, ROX IE ROWE Life is long, but Iam short. Generalg cus 1,2,3, 4, Y-Teen 1 ,2,3.4, FHA 2. ALYCE SANDAHL Always merry, never glum, makes a bright and cheerful chum. Businessg CHS 1,2,3 4g GAA lg Y-Teen 1, 2,3,4gGlee Club 1.2, 3,4g Sextette 1g Span- ish Club 4. CAROL SHA NKS Valuable things come in small packages. Businessg CHS 1.2.3, 43 H.R. Off. 1,4g Class Off. 4g Y-Teen 1.2, 3,43 Glee Club 4g H.C. Att. 4g C-Teens Staff 4g Annual Staff 4g FHA 1.2.3. , Us 1-.N-Q J ll' I-A 'K T Lev' ALFRED SHELTON Don't call me for breakfast, it makes rhe day too long. College Prep. CHS 1, 2, 3, 4, H.R. n 3,4, Band 1, 2,3,4, Orchestra 1,2, 3,4, OCICIIC 3,A11 State Chorus 2. WILMA SMITH Her manner is quie I , but don't judge her by it. General CHS 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen 1,2, F. H. A. 1,2,4. RAY SPIKER We wonder where his future lies, perhaps he too will scan the skies. General CHS 1, 2, 3, 4, F.B. 2, 3, 4, Track l,2, F. F.A. 1, 2. if ,EIT BETT Y ST EVENSON Reliable in all she Lries. General GHS l, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen 3,4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, C-Teen Staff 4, F.H. A. 1, 2, 3,4, F. T. A. 4. DOROTHY STEVENS-ON She has a quiet look, but so has dynamite! Business CHS l,2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 3,4, Y-Teen l,2,3,4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sextetre 1, Annual Staff 4, Operetta 1, 3, F.H.A. 1: F.T.A. 4. MARILYN STONE Pardon me, whilel laugh. Business CHS l,2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 4, Y-Teen l, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 4, C-Teen Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, F.H.A. 1, F.T.A. 4. RA MONA STORM Never a frown, never a scowl , always a smile that is worth- while. General: CHS 1.2.3, 4gH.R. Off. 2,4g Stu- dent C. 4g GAA 1. Y-Teen 1, 2, 3, 4: Operetta 1,3g FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. FHA Off. 4g Trio 'lg Mixed Quar- tette 4. JOHN STOUT A handy man to have around. Generalg CHS 1.2.3, 4: Basketball 1,2,3.4g C-Club 2.3,4p Stu- dent Manager 2.3.4. MARY SULLIVAN Love is like the measlesg we all have to go through it. College Prep. CHS 1, 2.3.45 H.R. Off. 2,4g Y-Teen 1,2.3,4g Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4: H.C. Att. 45 Annual Staff 4. Oper- etta 1.35 F.T.A. 4. CONNIE TENNA NT I try to be good. College Prep.: CHS 1, 2.3.43 Stu. Council 45 GAA 1.2,3,4, GAA Off. 4g Thespian 3,4g Thespian Off. 43 Y- Teen 1, 2. 3, 4g Band 3,4g Glee Club 1.2.3, 4g Sextette 4. C-Teen Staff 4g AnnualStaff 41 Latin Club 2, Spanish Club 4g F.T.A. 4.l f -' 11 , , I . 'v ROBERT VINSON Care onlv adds a nail to your cofiin. General: CHS1,2,3,4: FFA 1, 2. 3: C-Teen Staff 4g Baseball 1. LEO WA LSH The best thing 1 like about school is vaca- tion. General. CHS 1,2,3.4: Traclyg Band 1.2. f N KX . xr ,xx L N. Y 1 MARGARET WELLS That famous laugh is hers alone. Generalg CHS 1.2.3, 4: GAA 19 Y-Teen 1, 2.3.45 Glee Club 1.2, 3,4g Operetta 1gF.H. A. 1,2p F.H.A. Off. 2. MERRIA N WESTMA N A wise man never puts away childish things. Voc. Ag.gCHS 1,2,3, 4g FFA 1,2,3,4g FFA Off. 4g Band 1.2.3. SUZANNE WHITE A mighty hunter and her prey is man. Genera lg Ames 1,2g CHS 3,431-LR. Off. 1: GAA 1,2,3g Thespian 3,4gY-Teen3,4g Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Cheer- leader 15 C-Teen Staff 4gLatinClub1gF.T.A. 4. 4 If E A 5.5-- X 4Q,ix X8-M f ' li ml HAROLD WILLIS A quiet man but quite a man. College Prep.g CHS 1,2,3,4g H.R. Off. 2, 33 Stu. C. 2,3g Stu. C. Off. 43 Class Off. 3g Basketball 1: Band 1,2,3,4g Orch. 1,2,3g Spanish Club 3: All State Band 1,2,3,4. BARBARA WILLITS It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. College Prep.g CHS 1,2,3,4g Y-Teen 1,2, 3,4g Glee Club 1,2,3, 4. ' af' ' EIDISE WRIGHT Work fascinates me - I could sit and watch it for hours. Generalg CHS 1,2,3,4g GAA 1,2gY-Teen 1: F. H. A. 1. MARILYN WOOD Dignified? Almost, until you get to know her, College Prep, c.H.s. 1,2,3,4: Stu. C, 4: H.R. Off. 2,4g N,H,S, 3,45 Thespian 3,45 Y-Teen 1, 2, 3,4p Glee C. 2, 3, 4g C- Teen 4g Annual Staff 45 Operetta 35 F.T.A. 4g F.H.A. 1, 2, 33 F. H. A. Off 23 Steering Com, 3, MERLYN WOOD Give me the girl and the moonlight ---- and leave the rest to me. HX College Prep, 'C' C.H.S, 1,2,3,4g H,R, Off. 2, 45 Football 1, 2, 3,43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, C-Club 2, 3,4g C-Club Off. 4g F. F.A. lg Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4g Stu, C. 4. SENIOR PAUSE Now is the time to stop And look back, To see whether or not, We're on the right track, We're seniors today With a lifetime ahead. It's our LIFE, we've to lead, Spilt milk, that we've led, Good grades we have made Will help us, no doubt. But if high marks are lacking, We won't be left out. It's not who we've been Nor where we've gone, that'll break us. It's an honest look now, At ourselves that will make us, --Phil Atha Z K7 1? 6 , l SENIOR CLASS WILL Louise Abel leaves her saddle to Theda Jackson. Glenn Allbee leaves his golden goose to wayne Throckmorton. Margaret Anderson leaves her ability to get class rings to those who can't make the grade. Ed Ansley leaves his whiskers to Peach Fuzz. Phil Atha can't leave anything casue he needs it all to take with him. Fred Bankus leaves his Casanova ways to Sam Lamb. Joan Bates leaves her husband to all the engaged girls of CHS. Veda Beem, Carol Davis, and Sue White leave their freshman boys to next year's smior girls. Bernard Bingaman leaves his Paramount truck to the Chevrolet garage for repairs. Georgia Black leaves her FHA office to Mary Ann Clothier. Ice Cream boy Blunt leaves his dipper to Whitey Steinbach and Dave Montgomery. Glenn Boothe leaves his green glasses to Peach Fuzz in case he breaks his. Darlene Briggs and Anna Dewitt leave their boisterous ways and harsh voices to Anne Beardsley. Jim Burgett, Bill Roberts, and Larry Lewis leave their float building ways to the Homecoming float makers of next year. Jeanie Campbell and Lois Howell left their stools in the drug store to next year's Senior girls who are interested in guided tours of surrounding communities. Kay Carson left to find Allan. with her barbells, Betsy leaves for Cornellll Paula Dale leaves her red hair to Janet Martin. Kay Darrah leaves her personality to all those around CHS that need it. The old car, Marg, and Delly left with a Missouri road map half an hour ago. John Davison leaves his right arm to Janice. She has it all the time anyway so he won't miss it. Bread boy Edgerton leaves Mary Jane to Weston Laing. A pair of roller skates was left inthe office for Betty M. and Marilyn J. Could they have belonged to RaMona S. and Sandra F ? Anyone who wants a diamond ring can pick one up in the hock shop left by Anna Gall. Don Gartin leaves his new car to his brother so that he can get to school. Walt and Bill Grimes leave their identical appearances to Jane and Jim Mc Kinley. Betty Ruth Gookin left to find Betty Snuggs to be her bridesmaid at her wedding. The all-around basketball playing ability of Carroll Hall was left to Gary Hawk. Jacque Gullion leaves her throwing arm to next year's baseball pitcher. The enterprising traits of Duane Hibbs are left to Ernie Brammer. Donald Holmes leaves his miraculous Studebacher to Mr. Shipman. Davida Halferty wills her pick-up truck to Chloe Whitlatch in case she doesn't have Alfred's next year. Sue Hamilton leaves her office to Porky Laing. Gloria Hoffman leaves her sketch book to J. P. Clark. Merle lhnen leaves his bed in American Problems to Jerry Moore to rest his brain. Who needs A the sleep more than the learning ? ? ? The finance company is looking for Kenny J ames's Ford. Anybody who wants a hot car will find it down in front of Mary J ean's house. Bob Jennings leaves his '7th periods to Phil Kumm who sure needs them. Lola J essip just left for the service. Sherrill Johnson leaves her floor-scrubbing ability on her hands and knees to Dick Amberlang. There's a baby sitting position available to anyone who likes little childrei out at the Trurnbo household left by Edie Jones. Don Krutsinger left basketball early in the season for Esther Davis. Gerald and Roger Krutsinger leave for Independence, Missouri, where they will meet Kit Carson and Buffalo Bill for a Rodeo. Darlene LaRue leaves her Sunday School attendance to Butch Darrah. Don't break it, Butchll Don Nicotine McKinley leaves his very slightly used basketball suit to the non-smokers of next year's team. Maxine Lee leaves her elevated shoes to Dwaine Palmer. Margaret Liljedahl leaves her chicken scratches to any old hen that wants them. Pete Marts leaves his stride to Pee wee Widener. Wilma McCormick leaves her baton to Barbara Baxter to keep her well-balanced. Harriet Mc Donald leaves her cute senior pictures to this year's J uniors. Carol McDowell leaves her ability to argue with Mr. Reynolds to Sandra so that she can kew ai. up with her Dad. Lonnee Milnes leaves her singing voice to Prudy Lindquist. Rosabelle Moffett left for Marvin S. Doris Morrett leaves for Hollywood to see what Marilyn Monroe can teach her. Dave Moon leaves Janice Walton's driveway to some junior who doesn't have to come so far to visit it. Gary Morrow leaves his next-to-the-window seat in Mr. Reynold's room to any junior who wants snowball practice before leaving at noon. Jer ry Narber leaves his hair cuts to Eddie schreck. Lucy Nichols left with her stories ?????? James Norman leaves his love for studying to the magazine readers. John O'Leary leaves his forgery tools with the office for criminal detection. Tom O'Leary leaves his Albia gals to someone who can afford the gas. Lester Orwig leaves his track ability to Don Olson for reasons known . Colleen Parrish and Martha Pierschbacher leave their Espanol books to the next alumos in the Espanol class. Carl Patterson leaves his ability to find girls on his way home to anyone who would like the job. Ellen Pearson leaves her basketball team centers to Barbara Allbee. Jacque Pettinger leaves her seat on the bus to Barbara Parsons. Richard Pfrimmer leaves his seat in the Winterset gym to juniors whose dad may own a gas station. Betty Pirtle leaves her marital status to Connie Lanning. Gail Prough leaves his ability to shoot pool to someone who doesn't like to. Lois Querry leaves her quiet ways to Mary Taylor. Norma Retherford leaves her ambition for work to Larry Offenburger. Elaine Roberts leaves her piano playing ability to Betty Mc Vey. Dave Rosenberger leaves Bill Shelton's dumbells to future dumbell lovers of CHS. Roxie Rowe leaves her earrings to Judy Threlkeld. But you will have to get your ears pierced, Judy. Alyce Sandahl leaves for Guyl Alfred Shelton leaves Bill in CHS to help keep track of C.W. Carol Shanks leaves her sweet disposition to Geraldine Reeves. Ray Spiker leaves football tc Chariton Highg he said Connie liked him better with two arms. Wilma Smith, Betty Stevenson, and Barbara Willits leave their loud ways to Phil Kumm. Dorothy Stevenson leaves Paul, but stay away, girls, as she will be around. Marilyn Stone leaves her driver's license to Kay Halsted. John Stout left an automatic clothes washer to the salaried managers of years to come. Mary Sullivan leaves her baby talk to Gay Hass. Connie Tennant leaves her drum to Prudy Lindquist. Bob Vinson leaves a brand new pair of Woolworth's boxing gloves to Ben Baxter. Leo Walsh left for the Dirty Duck , the site of his new cab company. Merrian Westman leaves for Chicago where this year's annual watermelon eating contest is to be held. Harold Willis was so busy practicing his clarinet he forgot to leave. , Marilyn Wood leaves her spot on first floor where she so patiently waited for Reynolds class to start, to any girl who could take her place with Scovel. Merlyn Wood left his ball glove at E. J .'s. I hope he happeis along that way again before Belinda softball begins. Eloise Wright left with Red . SENIOR WILL COMMITTEE Sue Hamilton, Chairman Phil Atha Fred Bankus Georgia Black Kay Darrah Jerry Narber John O'Leary Ellen Pearson Carol Shanks RA? , gfgjjwgggy xJ- z ' 55 it ,5,g,,44sf3!llW ZQfQ f vw , 4 ' f M? A. fQnwQ,M7Zffl5? La, JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS 5-'X than , ,e CLAYTON JOHNSON President RICHARD SCOVEL GAY HASS Vice President Secretary-Treasurer STEERING COMMITTEE Joe Donald, Lloyd Major, Jerry Moore, Jane McKinley, Gene McKinley, Barbara Allbee, Mary Ann Clothier, Anna Hopkins. JUNIOR CLASS The junior class of the '53-'54 school year was a very energetic one. The members of the class were represented in many of the different school activities--athletics, dramatics, and music. For the first time in the school's history, the juniors worked on the annual staff with the seniors to produce the '54 Charitonian. Headed by its capable sponsors, officers, and steering committee, the class was able to promote many fund-raising projects. During the fall the juniors sold personalized stationery, CHS pins, and book- covers. ln November theclass play, TheyGaveHim a Coed , one of the big hits of the year, was presented under the direction of BobFahey, As the second semester began, the jwiiors were in the midst of proposing ideas for the Junior-Senior Prom. They devoted many hours to careful planning and arranging and were able to give the seniors one of the nicest proms ever held at Chariton High, one which will be remembered for years to come. Miss Raffety, Miss Papich, and Mr. Simonson, the class sponsors, gave the juniors guidance and encouragement in all the projects that were undertaken. ROW ONE: Barbara Allbee, Barbara Buckalew, Yvonne Briggs, Barbara Baxter, Bonnie Byers, Eliza- beth Briggs, Laurie Adams ROW TWO: Annie Beardsley, Clinton Bingham, Beverly Brown, Dick Ambelang, Walter Blankenship, Dale Black, Leland Anderson ROW THREE: Don Anderson, Steve Anderson, Bob Black, Dave Brownlee, Bill Birdsell, Bob Atha, Ken Brewer, Ronald Avitt I ff' r ' -7 JT we 5 'gy 644' at If . 1 lk 5 -LI limit X J' RCM 1 Q N, l if 6 ROW ONE: Pat Crane, Altha Exley, Audrey Crooks, Frances Chapman, Sonja Eide, Mary Ann Clothier, Kathryn Estes ROW TWO: Barbara Chamberlain, Bill Eide, June Daugherty, Martha Enslow, Marie Erickson, Mary Cooper, Janice Fowler, Ronald Carpenter ROW THREE: David Chase, Charles Dovenspike, Arlen Byers, Lawrence Gillespie, Dale DeBok, Bernard Dewey, Joe Donald, Bob Greubel, Dick Ferrick C ROW ONE: Donna Haltom, Evalene Koons, Barbara Holmes, Erma Jones, Marilyn James, Frances Halferty, Gay Hass ROW TWO: Junior Gullion, Doris Halferty. Jean Harding, Ann Hopkins,Joyce Jennings, Theda Jackson, Kay Halsted, Janice Jeffries ROW THREE: Dick Hollingshead, Darrell Hancock, Ben Hamilton, Richard Krutsinger, Randall Hoch, Clayton Johnson, Stanley Halferty, Larry Krutsinger I ROW ONE: Jan Montgomery, Ida Mae Patterson, Doris Marker, Janice LaRue, Connie May. Janet Mnrtin, Martha Lacey ROW TWO: Gent: McKinley, Jane McKinley, Marilyn Martin, Lloyd Major , Don Morrison, Connie Lanning, Betty MCVey ROW THREE: Raymond Munson, Gene Kumm, Bill Pence, Jerry Moorv, David McGec,JimLemo11, Don Offenberger, Jim McKinley 1 at ROW ONE: Mary Jtun Taylor, l3t:11y PLllL'l'YOll, Joan Tacker, Marcella Wagaman, Lucille Slwlton, Jnnc Sa11dc1'f:, tlllllll Prolmsco ROW IWU: Bob Stovclison, llogtfr Rlllllkj Charles Smock, Judy 'l'l1rc1keld,JoA1i11 S11-wart. Kay Slllllll, l3eve1'lju51.111sbc1'v ROW Il IREE: Dwitxlit Sc1lu1'::, LC :lic Rt-id, llonavan Sanborn, RiCl111rdScovcl,l:5i1l'l'l1t1r11e, Eddie Scl1r1r1'l4, Luliny Q11e1'rt'y, 'l'o1nSi111'lair ie X V Pl -.11-2 'L Qf T157 5,1 fm Nga C, Q Q 3 ,. m iiL Z 5 ,Q 9 u - . fb , Q if 'Q if Q a 4 Q Qwmgf Q 'ton tk . I .. : . o SOPHOMORE CLASS Gary Hawk, Vice President, Bill Shelton, Presidentg Barbara Hibbs, Secretary, Jim Johnston, Treasurer, ROW ONE: Frances Blue, Leona Bumbarger, Theressa Cappellin, Carol Byers, Judith Askren, Ruby Arnold, ROW TWO: Janice Conner, Bob Benway, Bob Barton, David Brown, Richard Boyce, Pat Baughman, ROW THREE: Rodney Baker, Merrill Anderson, Tom Boothe, Roger Cackler, Bob Chappell, Ernest Conner, Dick Baze, X ,f 5' n-n ? -70 ROW ONE: Sam Lamb, Della Irving, Patti Witt, Muriel Lindquist, Clella Whitlatch, Janice Walton, Barbara Thomas, Virginia Stevenson ROW TWO: David Watkins, Gene Narber, Raymond Willougliby, Jerry Wright, Phyllis Stout, Helen Walsh, Ross Willey, Myrtle Spoon, Jack Chandler ROW THREE: Jeanine Thompson, Jerry Minear, Edmund Smith, Eugene Williams, David Miller, Larry Shriver, Allan Upchurch, Bill Shelton, Paul Stout, David Smith ROW ONE: Sondra Robinson, Darlene Pierschbacher, Sharon Peterson, Marjorie Rawlins, Ferrie Radcliff, Mary Prather, Patricia Parsons ROW TWO: Ruth Rosenberger, Duaine Enslow, Patty Patterson, Carol Prough, David Sanborn, Ursula Roberts, Winfield Pennington, Mary Lou Reynolds ROW THREE: Wayne Throckmorton, Earle Pettinger, David Peterson, Gerald Pierschbacher, James Powers, Donald Paige, Vernon Shelton, Don Olson, Jack Welch 5- f A ROW ONE: Nancy Munch, Sherry Johnson, Sherrill Morrow, Barbara Moore, Leahdel May, ROW TWQ Betty Joy, Jim Johnstcui, Larry Johnson, Edwin James, Dick Kunch, Howard Hull, Betty Morrison ROW THREE: Lynn Johnson, Caryl McClure, Richard Mauk, Gary Hawk, Dean Malone, Weston Laing, Paul Major ROW ONE: Nancy Hayes, Patty Ettcr, Karen Darrah, Barbara Hibbs, Kay Halden, Marilyn Fenley ROW TWO: Cora Cooper, Tom Crane, Darl Hixson, Mary Lou Graves, Randall Gartin, Marion Conner, Janice Gentry ROW THREE: Dean Feigzht, J. P, Clark, Mcrlyn Eubank,David Dachenbach, Bill Holloway, Howard Green Seymour Gray w f -L f X I A, ,I ., er, Qu aww! s 'I f ff x 3 L fra 4' , . . My ' '94 ?J if in Midge, 'Quaid' 'D - ws-'f fx Ng w f 4 K a ,Q .5 .. . ., X X x'!: r Q 8' . Y ,. .A Q- ,A N' um, Q X r. FRESHMAN C LA S S A fine group of freshmen enrolled in C,H.S. this year and quickly and happily adjusted themselves to high school life. Becoming acquainted with the school, its customs, and its social orders is a large part of the education received during the first year in high school, and many of the freshmen became familiar with C,H,S. traditions by participating in extra-curricular school activities. Some were out for football and basketball, a number sang in glee club and played in band, several had parts in the Thespinn one-act plays, and still others belonged to school clubs. Members of the class served on committees for the Home- coming celebration, for the all school Christmas program, and for all school parties. Most of the freshmen have chosen the academic paths they intend to follow through school and have started well on their way, This class of '57 has much to look forward to in the way of modern facilities and classes provided for them by last year's addition of new classrooms and a new gym, so they should be looking forward with pleasure to their next three years in Chariton High School. ROW ONE: Linda Carmody, Dora Brenaman, Dixie Carson, Pat Birdsell, Evelyn Ansley, Beth Ann Allen, Marie Ballard, Peggy Allbee ROW TWO: Harvey Bramer, Larry Clark, GeorgeBonnett,Gordon Avitt,Francis Ashby, Mike Carsten- sen, Ben Baxter ROW THREE: Carol Alexander, Don Burson, Bob Cain, John Barber, Gayla Buckalew, Retta Briggs, Ruth Bumbarger V Q J Q ' X K -Cage uf Xx , sv fl '3 - xg Ngjpfl ROW ONE: Darrell Greubel, Frank Eggleston, Roger Foster, Bob Frye, Vester German, Don Darrah, ROW TWO: Jo Ann Crane, Barbara Downard, Beth Crandall, Geneva Gookin, Carol Guernsey, Eloise Gartin, Betty Gillman, Ruby Cook. ROW THREE: Richard Dexter, Ron DeBok, George Chapman, Kermit Foster, Ken Crooks, Edward Dillman, Richard Gall, Gerald Hoch, Gary Churchill. ROW ONE: Larry Hoffman, Jerry Hoffman, Prudy Lindquist, MargaretHopkins, Jackie Metz, Marjorie Jagger, Kay Monroe, Karen Monroe. ROW TWO: Lawrence Johnson, Judy Hoskins, Justine Johnston, Betty Hoegh, Mildred Hollinushead, Leora Kline, Barbara Lamb, Terry Masters. ROW THREE: John Hoffman, Richard Howell, Avery Hurst, Edward McDonald, David Montgomery, Joe Mathovich, James Agan, Dwaine May, Bobby Milnes, xv., sd:- R L 01: ROW ONE: Vera Querry, Neva Priaulx, Kay Powell, Janet Neighbor, Janice Patterson, Ida Nichols Barbara Parson, Lonnie Proctor. ROW TWO: Jim Narber, Norma Pence, Sandra Orwig, Barbara Parsons, Karen Repp, Janice Reid Dale Pettinger, Bill Pardock. ROW THREE: Martha New, Carolyn Moon, Larry Offenburger, Hubert Pierschbacher, Dwaine Palmer Ernie Bramer, Geraldine Reeves, Sandra Reynolds, Tom Paulson, Glenn Peterson ROW ONE: Kathryn Shrader, Jean Shepherd, Darlene Wlllits, Janet White, Chloe Whitlatch, Geraldine Turner, Arlcme Smith. ROW TWO: Delbert Smith, Jim Ripperger, Dwight Smith, Gary Shriver, Roger Tnomas, Marlin White, Roger Swanson, Vern Reynolds. ROW THREE: Kay Stout, Tom Steinbach, Albert Schreck, Bob Van Zee, Arlan Risbeck, Margaret Vairo, Barbara Thompson, Jerry Widener, Gerald Williams. S rt- Ulff HM S? Y.. 13' X Q - F- .mm Aqkrgyrg 5, X.. CLUBS +. 'SPE . . ....,.-.o-.anti QW-I pasta 1 ,,,,,p,,-44 .ff- full? ...swf I' p 1 Ll ni --.-f '1' ,.-using'-f .fry 1 39 f 'Q Sue Hamilton PRESIDENT Gay Hass VIC E PRESIDENT -TEEN The Y-Teen, a division of the Y. W.C.A. , is one of the service or- ganizations ofC. H.S. Each year Y-Teen members make nut cups for the local and veterans' hospitals, stuff envelopes for the T.B. Association at Christmas time, read to the sick and aged at the nursing homes, and baby- sit at election time in November. This year the club sent scarves overseas and collected canned goods to be used for Christmas baskets in Chariton. Because of a large membership of 150 this year, Y-Teen was broken into class mid-teen groups. These groups gave hayrides, hen parties, and dances. The cabinet began the year by giving a party for the faculty and a party for the freshmen and ended it by putting on the hit of the year, a pajama and pancake party in the gym. The hilarity, mischief, and sleepi- ness made this occasion one to be remembered. To Miss Hortense Guernsey, who guided us through these numerous activities, we give our gratitude and appreciation. i Marie Erickson SECRETARY Edith Jones Miss Guernsey SOCIAL CHAIRMAN SPONSOR Jan Montgomery TREASURER .N pl! Ellen Pearson. Kay Halden PROGRAM CHAIRMAN SERVICE CHAIRMAN The cabinet with Lucy Nichols, Elaine Roberts, and Carol McDowell give a skit at a Y-Teen meeting, Several members of the Y- Teen newspaper are busy making up an issue, Present are Janice Mont- gomery, Ruby Arnold, Kay Powell, Barbara Allbee, Sue White, Marie Erickson, and Barbara Baxter, x sig' Here are some members of the group that collected food for Christ- mas baskets, Standing are Kay Halden, Judy Thrclkeld, Pat Bird- sell, Carol Guernsey, Kneeling are Sharon Peterson, Pat Patterson, Prudy Lindquist, Judy Hoskins, Ruby Arnold, and Ursula Roberts, if K AY DARRAH President KAY HALSTED Vice President ALTHA EXLEY Secretary-Treasurer G.A.A. C, A, A. is a well-planned program of athletics for girls in Chariton High School, Its purpose is to promote sports- manship among the girls and encourage participation in healthful recreation of all kinds. The girls enjoy such games as hit-pin, basketball, volley ball, cabinet ball, and softball. Each ofthese sports is followed by a tournament in which every girl is a participant. Each girl tries to win as many points as possible by taking part in the various activities, for in the spring awards are given on the basis of the number of points earned by each girl. The awards arein the forms ofnumerals, chevrons, and letters. This organization was under the leadership of Mrs. Jack Sullivan and Miss Cora Katzer, the girls' physical education teachers in Chariton High this year. S . I ' MISS KATZER CONNIE TENNANT MRS. SULLIVAN Publicity ROW ONE: Barbara Allbee, Joyce Jennings, Gay Hass, Kay Halsted, Doris Morrett, Lonnee Mllnes, Pat Crane, Barbara Buckalew, June Daughtery. ROW TWO: Lois Howell, Beverly Stansbery, Ida Mae Patter- son, Marilyn Stone, Janice LaRue, Anna Hopkins, Jean Harding, Barbara Chamberlain, Mary Cooper, Altha Exley. ROW THREE: Carol Mc Dowell, Francis Halferty, Jacque Gullion, Doris Halferty, Dorothy Stevenson, Kay Darrah, Ellen Pearson, Connie Tennant, Kay Smith, Beverly Brown, Marcella Wagaman, Lucille Nichols, Betty Peterson, Norma Retherford, Annie Beardsley. ROW ONE: Virginia Stevenson, LonnieProctor,Barbara Downard, Patty Birdsell, Linda Carmody, Darlene Willits, Ida Nichols, Jo Ann Crane, Peggy Allbee. ROW TWO: Nancy Hays, Barbara Hibbs, Janice Gentry, Ruth Rosenberger, Judy Hoskins, Patty Witt, Kay Powell, Jackie Metz, Janice Patterson, Nancy Munch, ROW THREE: Sherry Johnson, Carol Guernsey, Carol Alexander, Helen Walsh, Mary Lou Graves, Jeanine Thompson, Geraldine Reeves, Sandra Reynolds, Betty Hoegh, Kay Stout. Joyce Jennings, Virginia Steven- son, and Beverly Stansbery look on as Lois Howell and Carol Mc Dowell jump for the ball. F.H.A. The Future Homemakers ofAmerica is an organization that teaches girls to live better today in order that they and their families may live better tomorrow. All members have had, or are taking this year, one year of homemaking. Ellcn Pcafson The program of the club includes regular monthly meetings, part- PRESIDENT ies, conventions, and service projects. One of the outstanding events of the year was the National Convention, which Mary AnnClothier attended at Colum- bus, Ohio, as our delegate. The local F. H. A. group served as hostesses for the district meeting this year. There are forty-four members for the 1953-1954 school year. Students from all four high school classes are represented. Mary Ann Clothier Miss Yocom VICE PRESIDENT SPONSOR gms. fi A4 Betty Siiuggs Clella Whitlatch Janice Gentry SECRETARY REPORTER HISTORIAN YZ' Georgia Black Connie May RaMona Storm TREASURER PARLIAMENTARIAN SONG LEADER ROW ONE: Margaret Hopkins, RaMona Storm, Evelyn Ansley, Janice Gentry. ROW TWO: Jeanie Campbell, Connie May, Frances Blue, Theresa Cappelin, Judy Askren, Clella Whitlatch, ROW THREE: Joan Bates, Beverly Stansbery, Sandra Fogle, Ellen Pearson, Louise Abel, Phylis Stout, Ursula Roberts. ROW ONE: Pat Birdsell, Neva Priaulx, Barbara Hibbs, Betty Gookin, Gloria Hoffman, Betty Steven- son, Sandra Orwig. ROW TWO: Carol Byers, Sherrill Morrow, Lola Jessup, Mildred Hollingshead, Betty Pirtle, Wilma Smith, Darlene Pierschbacher. ROW THREE: Barbara Thompson, Mary Clotheir, Mary Graves, Gayla Buckalew, Margaret Anderson, Jeanine Thompson, Martha New, Geneva Gookin. - N I A B w I I J ,H if? N 6 . 1,5 'Q ba X 'TS Y' rf Q.. J C . '-vw .1 ' 'yu , , 'FMA 2 Cfx L.-- 1 Clinton Bingham Robert Greubel Lloyd Major PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY 1 'O' Jerry Narber Gene Narber Merrian Westman TREASURER REPORTER SENTINEL Keith Shipman SPONSOR F.F.A. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization for boys enrolled in vocational agriculture in high school. Leadership, service, character, and thrift are just a few of the qualities that F.F. A. boys try to develop. This year is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the F. F. A. in Iowa. There are 9, 000 members in the state. The Chariton Chapter, which now has forty-eight active members, was organized and chartered in 1935. During this time we have had one member receive the Ameri- can Farmer Degree, the highest award bestowed upon an F. F. A. mem- ber. Three members have held state offices, and a total of twenty- three have received the third highest degree, Iowa Farmer. 10 ' G ! ' Y A x. N, v it Q R , ' if Q. 3 ,Q Mix? Q as it If 1 , W Q Ly, g Q ...: ..5. .K Y fqiiir, W S- HN S 1Q ! sf S ,U 4 J k -Q V. X 5 X AS 9 fi a Q is M PRN' as 'iii is W ki , U' :Nga Q The Booker T, Washington Club was organized locally in December, 1953, and is affiliated with the national organization, Future Teachers of America. Members of the organization have observed different grades in the local schools. This has been very interesting and should prove to be quite helpful to those who wish to enter the teaching profession. This year's project has consisted of help- ing teachers at P. T. A. meetings and at other times. OFFICERS ARE: President .... ........... I oan Bates Vice President ..... . . . Betty Peterson Secretary ........ . . . Beverly Brown Treasurer and Historian . . . Kay Halsted Sponsors of the local club are Miss Helen McCracken, Miss Betty Yocom, and Mrs. Orva Alexander. i Barbara Willits working with a group of first grade children ROW ONE: Miss Mc Cracken, Veda Beem, Betty Stevenson, Joan Bates, Betty Peterson, Beverly Brown, Kay Halsted, Betsy Conrad, Sherrill Johnson, Miss Yocom. ROW TWO: Donavan Sanborn, Barbara Willits, Francis Halferty, Pat Crane, Mary Sullivan, Marilyn Stone, Dorothy Stevenson, Lonnee Milnes, Marilyn Wood, Lois Querry, Raymdnd Munson. ROW THREE: Ellen Pearson, Marie Erickson, Ann Beardsley, Jean Harding, Sandra Fogle, Connie Tennant, Doris Morrett, Sue White, Gay Hass, Joan Stewart. -TEEN ROW ONE: Jeanie Campbell, Lois Howell, Sherrill Johnson, Marilyn Wood, Betsy Conrad, Lucille Nichols, Doris Morrett, Betty Stevenson. ROW TWO: Carol Shanks, Darlene LaRue, Wilma Mc-Cormick, Iacque Gullion, Marilyn Stone, Edith Jones, Lonnee Milnes, Clella Whitlatch, ROW THREE: Margaret Liljedahl, Sue White, Ellen Pearson, Kay Darrah, Gene Narber, Don Gartin, Connie Tennant, Louise Abel, Sandra Fogle, RALPH LATHAM Sue White, Don Gartin, Betty Stevenson, and Margaret Liljedahl working on Sponsor an issue of the paper- The Chariton High C - TEEN SCENE is published weekly in the Chariton HERALD - PATRIOT. This serves as an excellent method of keeping the public informed about the activities of the school. Assignments are given to the student reporters each week so each staff member has an opportunity to write on a variety of subjects and thus discover which type of newspaper work he likes best. This journal- ism group is limited to members of the senior class and to reporters representing the different clubs of C. H. S. THZSPIANS y X t-215 4 X . N .x -A .21 - H ' Q s ' H lu ...Z ,fi w .k 1,24 ,221 Z. , I. -zu' 'lfX'2fx'. 1 -- f , .. .- CDNNIE TENNANT ELLEN PEARSON FRED BANKUS Vice President President Secretary Membership in the Thespian Club is a coveted honor because students who belong earn their right to do so. They must win membership points by performing before an audience or by working on a backstage crew to assure the success of a play or skit. Both types of work require talent, dependability, and willingness to work with others. Thirty-three students belong to the Thespian Club this year. Their special project has been earning money to buy new sets for the stage. A group of one-act plays directed by Miss Papich and Mr. Fahey served the dual purpose of helping the club raise money and of giving students from all classes a chance to participate in dramatic productions. BOB FAHEY Sherrill Johnson and Sue White apply make-up to Betsy Conrad and Bill Sponsor Blunt. ROW ONE: Betsy Conrad, Marilyn Wood, Sherrill Johnson, Doris Morrett, Edith Jones. ROW TWO: Norma Retherford, Connie Tennant, Ellen Pearson, Sue White. ROW THREE: Bi11B1unt, Fred Bankus, Alfred Shelton, Don Gartin. ROW ONE: Kay Halsted, Anna Probasco, Jean Harding, Theda Jackson, Marie Erickson Jane McKinley, Gay Hass, Janice Montgomery. ROW TWO: Ronnie Carpenter, Dale Black, Bill Birdsell, Dick Hollingshead, Gene McKinley Ronald Avitt, ROW THREE: Clinton Bingham, Clayton Johnson, David Brownlee, Richard Scovel, Joe Donald Robert Greubel, Dick Ambelang. I I Q x 1 Ev R' Y ,, v in fs w H 'E 4' Q'sf ,., 2 r is H if zwl. Xqh X A . .ibigkumgg QQ if A. Vs, FQ' 'E iw -f - W , I , 1 V 31 ,- .-+ ,, Eg 1, r f ww fx f 4 5 Q .1 if YW .ia W i Q ,ff in IUNIOR CLASS PLAY CAST, ROW ONE: Jane McKinley, Theda Jackson, Marie Erickson, Judy Threlkeld, Anna Probasco, Jean Harding, Barbara Allbee. ROW TWO: Ronald Carpenter, Dale Black, Kay Halsted, Beverly Brown, Gay Hass, Ronald Avitt, Gene McKinley. ROW THREE: Dick Ambelang, Robert Greubel, David Brownlee, Richard Scovel, Joe Donald, Clayton Johnson. CREW. ROW ONE: Barbara Holmes, Mary Ann Clothier, Lloyd Major,JanMontgomery, Connie May. ROW TWO: Beverly Stansbery, Charles Dovenspike, Steve Anderson, Dick Hollingshead, Betty Peter son, Janice Jeffries. ROW THREE: Clinton Bingham, Robert Gruebel, Jerry Moore, Ldloy Querrey, Bernard Dewey, David McGee, Bill Birdsell. THEY GAVE HIM A COED They Gave Him a Coed , the junior class play, was presented in November. The old mistaken identity theme took on a few new twists as a cast of seventeen romped its way through a breezy farce set to a small college environment. Not only did the cast under the direction of Bob Fahey present an excellent performance, but a new theatrical attendance record was set for C.l-' ' SENIOR CLASS PLAY ROW ONE: Lonnee Milnes, Edith Jones, Doris Morrett. ROW TWO: Merlyn Wood, Norma Retherford, Betsy Conrad, Marilyn Wood, Fred Bankus, ROW THREE: Jacque Gullion, Lucille Nichols, Ellen Pearson, Bill Blunt, Lester Orwig, Don Gartin, Connie Tennant, SueW'Lite, Uavida Halferty. Letitia or Tish' Lizzie ...... Aggie ...... Ellen Leighton . Charita ..... Luther Hopkins . Callie Hopkins . Charlie Sands . . Bettina Trent . . Sheriff Lem Pike Wesley Andrews . Denby Grimes . . Dorice Gaylord . Student Director . . . . TISH Production Manager . . . . . Prompters and Stand-ins . . . . . Betsy Conrad . . . Davida Halferty . . . Ellen'-Pearson . . . . . Doris Morrett Norma Retherford ........BillBlunt . . . . Edith Jones . . . F red Bankus . . Lonnee Milnes . . . Lester Orwig . . . Merlyn Wood , . , , Don Gartin . . Jacque Gullion . , , Connie Tennant . . Alfred Shelton , . Marilyn Wood Lucille Nichols Sue White NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Fred Bankus Darlene La Rue '15 .. f 1 1' .,. V ..x . ri- f . nik, .. sig! EH? aw, 1' ...Ha Margaret Liljedahl Lonnee Milmes Marilyn Wood established in every state of the United member is expected to uphold the honor The National Honor Society has been States. Membership is life-long, and every and ideals for which the society stands. on the basis of outstanding scholarship. cent of the senior class are chosen each A11 members of the society are selected Five per cent of the junior class and ten per year. Those selected from the 1953 class during their junior year were Mary Conrad, Suzanne Hoegh, Kay Montgomery, Marv Piper, and Nancy Rissler. Seniors chosen in 1953 were Beverly Barton, Bernard Carpenter, Edward Clothier, Curtis Hass, David Hollingshead, Sandra Holmberg, Jim Johnson, Gregor Lunan, Clayton Pierschbacher, James Roush, Lucille Stansbery, and Mary Winchell. The five seniors pictured at the top of the page became members of the National Honor Society during their junior year. ROW ONE: Betty McVey, Richard Boyce, David Baker, Robert Anderson, Randall Gartin Gay Hass, Mr. Driggs. ROW TWO: Barbara Thomas, Sue Watson, Nancy Thomas, Karen Monroe, Howard Greene James Powers, Rodney Baker, Ronnie DeBok, Francis Ashby,Ronald Avitt. ROW THREE: Betsy Conrad, Sharon Peterson, Carol Alexander, Barbara Hibbs, Kay Halden Dixie Carson, Kathryn Shrader, Janice Walton, Sandra Lyman. ROW FOUR: Harold Willis, Gene McKinley, Dora Brennamen, Betty Joy. C H S BAND The Chariton High students are justly proud oftheir excellent band. Although it is primarily a concert band, it also performs as a marching unit during the football season, adding color and entertainment to our home games. During basketball season the pep band helps to arouse enthusiasm at all pep rallies and games. The instrumental ensembles pictured are constantly on call to provide entertainment for civic as well as school affairs. The Chariton High School Instrumental Department maintains a Junior Band of fifty players for purely training purposes. In this manner the Concert Band is fed and instrumentally maintained with experienced players. Throughout the school system one hundred and twenty-five students are actively engaged in instrumental music. Each student receives a private lesson every week and plays with one band or another according to his advancement. In the spring the band and solo ensembles enter the contest series sponsored by the Iowa High School Music Association. At the close of each school year, the band contributes to senior festivities by playing at Class Day, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. OFFICERS Gene McKinley. . . . . . . .Vice President Harold Willis. . . . . . . .President Betty Peterson. . . . . . .Secretary N, v sr wr 'Kgs V it 5 M W s A L 5 . H Af af N Q. T - f Q2 H -f 1 14 4 ,.,, if , . 'F' M v Wi ' 1. 3 it .f H 3 if W M ' Q , W4 .. f F5 N ' f ff 4-' M A s t X -W Q ' 9 X '. . 4 - X x by E X y as 4 X ly f X sw .E Q Q i A '- Wfdpff' '- ,nj-N J' i gs M 3 4, x -. A 1 ,sv W . 5 4 , k E l Q . A ' .xi A K .-.R x 'I- lf K ,X x....f . O I l '-4. sv' , x is x f A i P 3 3 n N. Nx...f- fffx i M. af 'rg-f 1 I ,Q K y x s' '- R Q 2 I 'iw . 1 I A' . XQ if 3 sf gl eg V 'f ,,f - o 5 , X A Q' x W Xe - 2 X 1 .-4 5 Y A XT Q 1 R .4-J... 'Wal .M X TQ! 5 , ',,.g-ll- W H x . x ff . 9 fx. ' , . , ,V . ya ' 1549? Y ,A wr ' 'x . L .4 mf K . , AX I , Q 5 F , 35252 X iii Q' 1352 X X ik ' 'X V X X 'W 1, . R , If - ' ssum.-.....: W ' ' V' ,.... . X : 5 A ff ', f 'L 5 I . V v Q . ,A ' 4. k 'X 'X 1 4 N h I g Sv, X N . N , 1 - -, ga - 15 1 Q? ff? 1 X ff E , a BRASS QUA RT ET Francis Ashby Ronnie DeBok Ross Willey Janice Reid MIXED CLARINET QUA RT ET Harold Willis Linda Carmody Janice Jeffries Dora Brenaman J J MAIORETTES ROW ONE: Carol Alexander, Jane McKinley. ROW TWO: Janice LaRue, Wilma McCormick, Ruth Rosenberger, Barbara Baxter, Lois Howell, Jeanie Shepherd. VOCAL MUSIC OFFICERS Lonnee Milnes . . . President Carol Shanks . . . . . . . Secretary ROW TWO: Mary Kay Sullivan . . . Accompanist Elaine Roberts ....... Treasurer Sue Hamilton . . . .Vice President BOYS QUARTET Gene Mckinley Lynn Johnson Joe Donald Fred Bankus TREBLE CLEF CLUB The Treble Clef Club is an organization of eighty-five girls who derive pleasure from sing- ing together. They make frequent appearances at high school assemblies, and each year they present a number of programs including operettas, musicals, and variety shows for the general public. This year the usual Christmas concert was replaced by a Christmas operetta. MIXED CHORUS The Mixed Chorus is made up of upperclassmen vocal music students. The girls are mem- bers of the Treble Clef Club and the boys are volunteers who like to sing. Under the direction of Mrs. Dwight Krutsinger, the vocal music groups have won high regard for the fine type of entertainment they have furnished this year. ROW ONE: Ruth Rosenbergcr, Erma Jones, Dorothy Stevenson, Kay Carson, Annie Beardslcy, Chloe Wliitlatch, Lonnee Milnes, Margaret Wells, Anna Probasco. ROW TWO: Betsy Conrad, RaMona Storm, Janet White, Darlene LaRue, Dora Brenaman, Doris Morrett, Prudy Lindquist, Davida Halferty, Patty Birdsell, Carol Shanks. ROW THREE: Gay Hass, Geneva Gookin, Lois Howell, Elaine Roberts, Barbara Willits, Kay Smith, Sue Hamilton Connie Tennant, Sue White, Jane McKinley. I4 J tl I W ROW ONE: Pat Parsons, Mildred Hollingshead, Betty McVey, Barbara Baxter, Margaret Liljedahl, Kay Halden, Betty Stevenson, Ruth Bumbarger, Barbara Lamb. ROW TWO: Norma Retherford, Nancy Munch, Joan Tacker, Francis Halferty, Muriel Linquist, Alth Exley, Sharon Peterson, Barbara Parson, Lonnie Proctor. ROW THREE: Kay Darrah, Mary Lou Reynolds, Carolyn Moon, AlyceSandalh, Louise Abel, Judy Threlkeld, Marie Erickson, Audrey Crooks, June Daughterty. ROW ONE: Carol McDowell, Janice Fowler, Sandra Fogle, Kay Halsted, Mary Sullivan, Wilma McCormick, Judy Hoskins, Lucille Nichols, Jackie Metz. ROW TWO: Nancy Hayes, Veda Beem,JaniceReid, DixieCarson,Sherri11 Johnson, Marilyn Wood, JaniceJefferies Marilyn James. ROW THREE: Marie Ballard, Carol Alexander, Marilyn Stone, Pat Baughman,Janice Conner, Margaret Anderson Geraldine Reeves, Jeanine Thompson, Carol Davis. Q is x . fs,- , , f f -L W . W, mv - fwwwn .W f - , , ,,,. gh ,MQ sv sk 7' E v 'U -4 s 'J if gn GLENN ALLBEE FRED BANKUS MERLYN WOOD Vice President President Secretary Treasurer . 2 U, C-CLUB The Chariton Athletic Club theC Club is composed of those who have earned a large C in either varsity football basketball track or baseball Coach Ralph Reynolds is the sponsor of this group The C-Club serves as a social organization for its members and also stresses helpfulness and cooperation among the members and those associated with them. Throughout the year parties, picnics, PHIL ATHA and dances are held for the benefit and pleasure of all C-Club members. ST AN HALF ERTY Social Chairman 5Cl'8e3l'll'3f' AHTIS ROW ONE: Laurie Adams, Bob Jennings, Tom Boothe, Dwight Edgerton, Fred Bankus, Glenn Allbee, Lester Orwig, Bill Eide, Dick Pfrimmer. ROW TWO: Coach Reynolds, Stan Halferty, Phil Kumm, Dave Rosenberger. Raydean Spiker,J ohn Stout, Dave Moon, Paul Stout, Dave Brownlee. ROW THREE: Gary Hawk, Bill Delpierre. John Davison, Larry Shriver, Richard Schovel, Joe Donald, Bill Shelton, Merlton, Merlyn Wood, Phil Atha. T 3 X N u ,Q K ... 'xi 'I ROW ONE: Virginia Stevenson, Betsy Conrad, Sharon Peterson, ROW TWO: Gay Hass, Marie Erickson, Kay Halden. CHEERLEADERS Co-captained by Betsy Conrad and Gay Hass, one of the most spirited groups of cheerleaders in the history of the school was in action at CHS during the '53- '54 season. Not only did the six girls perform their customary duties well, but also they high- lighted other activities with their efforts. Homecoming found the girls in the thick of the color and hilarity of that occasion. They sponsored free dances with doors open to guests from opposing schools. They sold penants, held pep meetings at school and up town, and worked in behalf of the local swimming pooL These activities made the girls' organization 1ot merely a noisy one but a school-spirited troop ready at any time to meet the challenge of building a finer school for everyone. Bob Fahey was the cheerleaders' sponsor. Betsy, Sharon, Virginia, Gay, Kay, and Marie. ff 1 gi? Q k? gf: . 5 i is N? fb? R s 5 ' s , X I K K J'-w--N... ff v ,af 15,85 . .K 1. +2 3 gig XQ, ,J 'X- i , We f W' V D .1- mnv N fy, or TU' X ,Y .. A -f,L. RN l ' wb 1 ff' ' c 99 U' -is W ' -f gp- E.. -Q 19 f' hp , , , 1 U1 C f 2 ' g 'f' 'img'-fi 4 4 Wm D P? if K 0 .- 'Q' - 'mia' - A 'ff H x A W 0 ' 9. wh MQ qw FOOTBALL CHARGERS COLTS Chariton 0 Fort Dodge 29 Chariton lndianola Chariton '7 Knoxville 0 Chariton Albia Uarnboreey Chariton 19 Corydon 6 Chariton Humeston Chariton 13 Osceola 19 Chariton lndianola Chariton 0 Valley 19 Chariton Albia Chariton 20 Bloomfield 13 Chariton Knoxville Chariton 0 lndianola 14 Chariton 0 Lincoln 12 Chariton 19 Albia 6 Ch ariton 0 Knoxville 6 The Chargers, under their able mentor Ralph Reynolds and his assistant George Qualley, turned in what might be considered a poor season as far as records are concerned. However, their fight, deter- mination, and spirit overshadowed their record as they fought to uphold the traditions of C. H. S. They started the season with a gross lack of experience against a mighty Rart Dodge team. From there they steadily improved, becoming a team to be feared later in the season. This was adequately proved by their victory over a highly-favored Albia eleven. Going into the conflict a three touchdown underdog, the Chargers outfoughr the Demons four complete quarters, coming out of the contest a two- touchdown victor. This victory alone was evidence of a job well done by both coaches and players. The Colts, coached by Bob Mellgren, had a mediocre season with a record of one win, two ties, and three losses. They were beaten by one of the better B schools in the state, Humeston, which finish- ed ninth in the state standings. 'The Colts lost their first two conference games, tied the next two, and were victorious in their last game against Knoxville. This shows that they were able to steadily improve as the season progressed. Next season the additional ex- perience in the back field and in the line should show up in the final scores. 49 5 l 1 - rx , , , , S X .. I KN - t Ni, 5 e C M N51 K DQ K sk .as Q' , F If-ms Q E 'f' I Wx? aabmrvzl W . 2 ...M lp! V M gbxxm ,M it 6, . 'Q Las U? och H ll nda ynolds, Joe Donald, Bob,Black, Ra oach Re C ichard Scovel R Ulm Ku , Eugene ll C rds Bill Bi ROW ONE: rigs, Bob rmi nkus, Bob Je Ba Fred Don McKinley , ood, W Merlyn 3 Ath Phil CC Allb CU Managerg Bill Eide, Gl I Stou hn Jo ROW TWO: age! 3l'l M el'SOI'l nd A Steve 3. Ath BASKETBALL SEASON'S RECORDS Charlton 53 THE CHARGERS Iowa School of Deaf -,Q 'tram' i 5 Q I P.-'M 0 ,'.s'! sw Q' ' 'dv' 1 P I lk , 'fx ... I 1,71 . :ij - 1 , ,I ,.l'- 'D' L lli ili' Illlllllllllllll llllllll lllllllliiilllll Cf K ppv1:llll1ul1lZllJIln 'hy .1411 - ......a 5 ..,, ,V -4 Vx f X ': Coogee ,MN , --, - 15 if .-..-: -.lr , g ...-- V Y , AL A n -l-za.: y -1.1: , , . , - ...-- A h 5-42 i 1 : ... ... . . - ..-1: - to B, -ff 5- l i Ci- . , ...... '...... m -,::.T1:::: --4 - 4 : -1 1 - -2 X 2 'Qf I Q Al,-.- ii, ,ii Charlton 49 Centerville Charlton 45 Corydon Charlton 47 Dowling Charlton 44 Knoxville Charlton 46 Bloomfield Charlton 53 Valley Charlton 36 Albia Charlton 40 lndianola Charlton 40 Winterset Charlton 45 Bloomfield Charlton 62 Lincoln Charlton 42 Albia Charlton 42 Dowling Charlton 55 Knoxvllle Charlton 34 Pella Charlton 43 Winterset Charlton 42 lndianola Charlton 58 Centerville X f f Q 1' f -:Sf 2 l 5 K. ' luv' Q N W 1 .Vw -,, . l N -lv , THE COLTS Charlton 47 Iowa School of Deaf Charlton 62 Centerville Charlton 50 Corydon Charlton 54 Dowling Charlton 56 Knoxville Charlton 53 Bloomfield Charlton 69 Valley Charlton 59 Albla Charlton 56 Indianola Charlton 54 Winterset Charlton 36 Bloomfield Charlton 42 Lincoln Charlton 55 Albla Charlton 43 Dowling Charlton 57 Knoxville Charlton 45 Pellax Charlton 55 Winterset Charlton 38 lndianola Charlton 62 Centerville I Lb .....--a 's ig, Q ssh'- S 37 6.5, 3 Q :Q-r , -o, aV1S it ly Q-YT? f r f 2. -'f if 1 ' ! Merlyn Wood Ioe Donald Randall Hoch Richard Scovel 43' dsx K Phil Kumni Gary Hawk Bill Shelton Bob Jennings making a basket, Johnston. avid Montgomery. Jim e D ooth ,TomB e McDonald Eddi iller, M gerg Richard Howell, David Mana ing. la Weston ONE: W RU JE U N o U K5 cu ED el M Bob UI, Paul Sto , Bob Cain, k Haw Gary iver hr S larry ch ill Shelton, Allen Upchur B ROW TWO: X O if A X :sx is K XA QQ? 'XP X. X ' ff. in -I 'X 'R X 1 3 , i 5, , x' . ' A 5 NHWQX Q f, i . A 9 I -, J X I . i in I X. IN J 1 W if ,au fi A , TRACK The 1953 track season included two months in which Chariton track and field men participated in thirteen track meets. These started with the State Indoor Meet held at Iowa City, April 4, and aided with the State Outdoor Meet, May 2, at Des Moines. Chariton fielded an especially good team this year and was primarily dominant in the relay events. The highlight of the season was the winning of the Valley Relays which placed Chariton second in the conference meet. Lester Orwig winning the mile A winning relay team OH YOUR' marks HOMECOMING N 1 .N 1 N N ,- V, n 'Q ' a ' , N ,Q t . .ff ,QW 3 ,114 A? f vi- , XF QW . s L 11,1 V , . xg KZ . SQJ4 'S if .F 41 Xxx X, ' i3f52.'fv1 ,X x , :Aw 1- can 3 ,Q , .. 'nf F' 1 ' rv . K X ' r. , r gi 5 s.. ,,, - Q l my . glam. A , - .IRQ Swan K QV m1 v 'f ANCHA ?T ng Q-,XI , .Lu W5 jiyfa ' K. f 1 EDITH JONES Jul Q 'fn' wx S A if ' l fl 55 . 4 , -f Jeanie Campbell Doris Morrett HR R 1 f ,. , 1 .F X ,3 f . . .413?03' X Carol Shanks Mary Sullivan Edie with Jeanie, Doris, Mary, and Carol The 1953 Homecoming was a very successful one. Ruling over the festivities was our lovely queen with her four eye-catching attendants. They were presented to the student body at an afternoon program. Bill Stuart, guest speaker, gave a short pep talk and thex Coach Reynolds introduced his football squad to the students and alumni. The parade followed. The queen and attendants, the band, and several beautiful floats parti- cipated. The senior float captured first prize, with the junior and Y-Teen floats taking second and third spots. Only one thing marred a perfect homecoming--the Chargers lost. 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