Clay Center High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Clay Center, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1951 volume:

A . 1,20-45 wi 1 4 vi Hgh ' ? THIS EDITION OF gg um, THE WILDCAT 1? ' ru! ya IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED 353 TO -. ap Q SIDNEY C. STARR Custodian of the Clay Center Public Schools since l 9 L 3 Mr. Starr has done a marvelous job in keeping our school build- ing and school grounds in a condition that is spoken of with pride throughout this and surrounding communities. We seldom realize the work behind a toasty warm school house on a cold winter day, or a green lawn perfectly mowed in the summertime. Indeed, just keeping the school building clean would be job enough for ene man. All this and more we see Mr. Starr doing each day of the year around the Clay Center Schools. And so in gratefulness and respect for his unending work and abounding good nature, we, the Senior Class, dedicate THE WILDCAT of 1950-51. S Q T V-'ffl-faux Q..-f ,sf- 'W ..,-.: ' 1. ,Q ' r n 'f'-2fj 'i'1rg-,wtf wvqgif-r. 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Marabell Scalf WHer voice was ever soft, gentle - an ex- cellent thing h1women.N Roma Jean Holst WThe hand that hath made thee fair, hath made thee good.n Doyt Hamilton Ulf music be the food of love, play on.N Ro! Hanson NI never knew so young a body with so old a head.' AQ H-no in-wg! 'V I , 1 .G 'X 'sf is ,SL Lam tk , .QW .1 ,ki W -sg 155353 E .L r ,it . Q Y. . Lowell Hoyt 'Laugh, and the world laughs with you.' Jerilyn Hill 'Those about her shall read the perfect ways of honour.' Barbara Moser 'As merry as the day is long.' Jerry Jones 'He hath a heart as sound as a bell.' Kenneth Lemkau 'My heart is true as steel.' Helen Godtel 'Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.' R TM '7 3-T Ni .4-4.1, 1 5-.1 S' C' Darrel Smith Make the coming hour Y: o'erflow with joy.n GL: , Ronald Nall 4-an y NSmooth runs the water M where the brook is deep.N R y Gladys Pomeroy WTruth exists for the wiseg beauty for a feeling heart.n Donna Miller WI have no superfluous leisure.' 'Q R William Lovercheck NCustom hath made it in we- him a property of easi- 'wfv' ness.' 'S ? It was on a bright, sunny morning in September of l9A7, that thirty-three green, scared freshmen entered the Clay Center Halls of Knowledge. A few days later we were initiated by the Seniors in the traditional gory and grotesque manner. Topped off with a grand cele- bration, commonly known as a school party. Being accepted as full fledged members of CCHS we now proceeded with the business end of the details. The following class officers were elected: Lowell Hoyt, President, Junior Alberding, Vice-President, and Roma Jean Holst, Secretary-Treasurer. Mrs. M. McBride was our sponsor during the first semester, and Mrs. G. Douglas was Freshmen Sponsor the last semester. During the course of the year, we held a Christmas Party in the gym., and even though the usual 'Christmas Cheern was lacking, everyone seemed to have a good time. Class activities were brought to a close with our class picnic at Heartwell Park, Hastings. The following Fall we found our ranks had dwindled to a fun- loving twenty-eight. For by now we were well acquainted with the routine of high school life and seemed to find more time for deviltry, jokes and pranks. A change of administration was at hand, so we pro- ceeded to elect Ronnie Nall, President, Bill Lovercheck, Vice-Presi- dent, and Jerilyn Hill, Secretary-Treasurer. The unsuspecting, but always jovial Coach Smith was chosen Sophomore Sponsor. Dramatics played an important role in the activities dTthe Sophomores that year. We were proud to present Elmer, a one act play as well as Shakespeares A Midsummer Night's Dream. The latter went well until Jerry Jones unknowingly concealed Bill Lovercheck's notes thus preventing Bill's delivery of the climactic speech. Needless to say, the production was a 'roaring' success. Social activities for the Sophomores took the form of a Sock-hop at mid-semester. And once again we wound up our year with our class picnic in Hastings. In the Fall of l9b9 twenty-four proud Juniors were as well ac- quainted with the rigors of class room duties as we would permit our- selves to be. And then, of course, there was Junior Alberding still getting straight A's. We cared for our electoral duties by appoint- ing Lowell Hoyt, President, Bill Lovercheck, Vice-President, Junior Alberding, Secretary-Treasurer, and Superintendent McCrory, Sponsor. During the course of the year the Juniors bought their class rings from Jostens, and soon wound up with a different ring from the one which they had ordered. It was at this time that the Juniors were confronted with pecuniary difficulties, namely, Nwhere were we to get the money for the Junior-Senior Banquet?W We soon solved our problem however, by presenting our Junior class play, A Ready Made Family. The success of our play assured the Seniors of a long to be remembered voyage to their WTreasure Islandn Banquet. The Junior year was brought to a close with--you guessed it--a picnic at Heartwell Park, Hastings. On September 2, 1950, twenty-three arrogant Seniors returned to Clay Center High School each secretly wishing himself a green Fresh- man once again. However, we accepted our positions of authority gra- ciously and proceeded to elect Doyt Hamilton,Presidentg Darrell Smith, Vice-President, Roma Jean Holst, Secretary-Treasurer, and our favorite and much adored Miss Davis, Sponsor. Lowell Hoyt was elected editor and is responsible for both C.C.H.S. publications, the Wildcat and our Yearbook. Senior activities consisted of monkey-shinings before Hab- erman's camera, ordering announcements, publishing the Wildcat, sneak- ing to Omaha, producing a comedy entitled Just Ducky, raising cain in general. Now as we, the Seniors of 1951, say farewell to our beloved Igalls of Ivy', we know that these have been the best years of our ves. 5 WILL I CLAS 'X X -1-- We, the SENIOR CLASS of '51, being of sound body and of as sound a mind as we ever will be, do hereby declare and publish this, our last will and testament. To all Junior Alberding wills his ability to study to Jerry Kinyoun. Charlene Arp wills her smallness to Jeanette Smith. Arthur Fate wills his driving ability to D. A. Schliep. Jack Fitzke wills his numerous girlfriends to anybody who wants them. Tom Flesner wills his little black book to Dick Yost. Russell Gavin wills his jealous heart to Janene Ockinga. Helen Godtel wills her quiet nature to D. C. Schliep. Lilburn Hajny wills his long legs to Jim Smith. Doyt Hamilton wills his big brown eyes to Marsha Head. Roy Hanson wills his interest in girls to Harold Hansen. Joan Heglin wills her Mae West acting ability to Mary Lou Lemkau. Jerilyn Hill wills her out-of-town boyfriends to Alice Hill. Roma Holst wills her fondness for college boys to Lavon Barnes. Lowell Hoyt wills his pull with the teachers to Jay Sullivan. Jerry Jones wills his boisterous manner to Alvin Hajny. Kenneth Lemkau wills his curly hair to Wayne Campbell. Bill Lovercheck wills his football suit to Irvin Jackson. Donna Miller wills her brains to Paul Overholser. Barbara Moser wills her ability to get out of class to Lona Rae Peterson. Ronnie Nall wills his kissing technique to Harry Vacek. Gladys Pomeroy wills her soprano voice to Wayne Garrison. Marabell Scalf wills her reserved parking lot to Laverne Shaw. Darrel Smith wills his happy-go-lucky ways to Bill Holst. those who benefit by this will we extend our kindest sympathies. Signed, Sealed and Delivered by the SENIOR CLASS of '5l. . is PRCPHEC 1 CLAS iw -R .All ln. the most successful School. We didn't We heard it rumored that the class of '51 was class that ever graduated from Clay Center High believe this, so we set out to see for ourselves. We decided to start where the class started, to Clay Center High School. Upon arriving we were tendent lwhip-crackerl Gavin. Russell told us we classmate at the County Court House. This turned out to be none other than County Agent, Jack Fitzke. Jack insisted we go to see the most modern farm in the county. When we arrived, Kenny Lemkau was glad to show us around his farm. Our next stop was in Omaha. First we visited Arthur Fate in his office. The Fate meat-packing plant is now the biggest in Omaha. We wandered the streets for the rest of the day but found no classmates. Finally we decided to rest a while so we bought tickets to a wrestling match. As we entered the auditorium we heard someone announce, 'In this corner Dangerous Darrell, the meanest man in the ring'. We looked to see who this awful character was and were stupified to see it was Buster Smith. Buster was so glad to see us that he tied his opponent in a square knot and jumped down to shake hands. We started back for Buster's dressing room but opened the wrong door. There was Barbara Moser giving Gorgeous George a permanent. The next day was Sunday, so like all good people, we went to Church. We picked the biggest church in Omaha. The service was wonderful. Roy Hanson preached a very ood sermon. After church we had Sunday dinner at Jerilyn's, Cafe Hill!! This is the cafe where Mayor Tom Flesner always dines. Next we went out to the radio station to see Helen Godtel's program on household hints. That evening we went out to the coliseum tosee the Ice Follies. We all agreed that Charlene Arp was the most graceful figure skater we had ever seen. The next morning we started west. We stopped in Lincoln to congratulate Coach Lowell Hoyt on the Nebraska Cornhusker's undefeated football season. It was non-stop from Lincoln to Nevada. In Las Vegas we looked up Doyt Hamilton. Doyt explained how he had come to own the biggest string of pin-ball machines in the country. We tried to make good time to California but we were stopped for speeding in Reno and had to go before Magistrate Junior Alberding. Our next stop was in Hollywood. We went to the mansion of movie-starlet Roma Jean Holst, who was play- ing in the movie production of Donna Miller's latest book. We traveled up the coast of Oregon where we paid a visit to Jerry Jones-chief tree surgeon of the Redwood Forest. By this time we had to admit that those members of the class who had settled in the United States were successful, but before making a final decision we wanted to see those who had gone to distant lands. We waited for a boat and were happy to find we were to travel on Ronnie Nall's ship. For he was said to be the best captain on the seven seas. The ship docked at Hawaii. Here we were entertained by some dancing girls. Two of the girls looked familiar. We found out later they were Marabell Scalf and Joan Heglin. From Hawaii, we sailed to France. In Paris we enjoyed a concert by the renowned pianist, Gladys Pomeroy. Next we went to visit the famous French University. We were invited by Professor Bill Lovercheck to visit his English c ass. Our trip was over. We had found all the classmates except Lilburn Hajny and we didn't know where to look for him. Say I just remembered, we have been so busy hunting classmates that we forgot all about the elections. We bought a paper and looked at the headlines: Lilburn Hajny elected President of the United States. That settled it We have to admit that the class of '51 is the most successful gradu- ating class of Clay Center High School's history. so we went directly greeted by Superin- could find another Q r W ff' - Juni S . Q I1 Q, s j,INIO12-CLASS 1 I Back Row: Mary Lou Lemkau and Miss Taylor' isponsorl Middle Row: Leola Gavin, Shirley Bates and Jim Smith Front Row: Bill Nye, LeRoy DeJung, Jerry Kinyoun, and Alvin Hajny. QQHLQB QLAEE QEELQEBQ President ------- ----------------- D olly Salisbury Vice President ----- ---Shirley Bates Secretary-Treasurer--- ---- Mary Lou Lemkau x it Sponsor ------------ ----- M iss Taylor T I .. Mx ,A mf l r '7 04 Ti' an J Y ,, 5 'O ' ' f ,,s - 4 ,j x z Ev V ,, of fm? Tfsga- i s W s k , 1 1,1 N Y' ,11 'T: :.-Lf f N l -Jfjf' ,- ', jf' , V -.t-v------47--,ae ,. , ,,.. JUNIORS The Juniors this year have been a numbered lot. But though few in number, at times discouraged and forsaken, we have managed to make this year one of our most successful. , Perhaps our greatest problem was the age-old worry--how to make 'the mostest money the fastest.W Finally we arrived at a decision. We published a few tear-jerker articles in the Wildcat, rang doorbells and plagued townspeople until we had finally sold enough tickets for a full house at the theater. By sponsoring this movie and by selling magazines in co-operation with the senior class we practically assured the Seniors of a banqmt. Isn't it strange the ends to which some people will go to get rid of others? But we just can't have those seniors around stealing the lime-light another year. The next step we took to prepare ourselves for our future po- sition of authority was the ordering of our class rings. We are well- pleased with them and exceedingly proud of them. At the time that this story goes to press plans are well-under way for a never-to-be-forgotten banquet but to keep our secret well away from the eyes of our kniving Senior classmates our only comment is: 'Mum's the wordl' :wmmrm:fmvfg1+fm1r+f.ff-rv'vfffwrffgfv'-'wwff' if' WW'5a'1fr 2'Hm:1:1f:-ifv1+f- Enphomo Emi lf- X N S , -1 limi' W1 T' 5 V iliinv f ' XE' ,U at s j s opaomop Back Egg: Harold Hansen, Dick Yost, Bob Thomas, Paul Uverholser, Harold Brummond, Richard Ham, Jake Moser, and Rosalie Hinrichs. Middle Egg: Jim Flesner, Janene Gckinga, Jerry Lemkau, D. A. Schliep, Wayne Campbell, Wayne Garrison, Bill Holst, Laverne Shaw, and D. C. Schliep. Front Egg: Lona Peterson, Arlene Stahnke, Carol Nye, Donna Carley, Gail Buchtel, Lavon Barnes, Kay Thomas, Alice Hill, and Coach Smith lsponsorl . w f L1 0 -1 1 QQEHQMQBE Qkize QLELQEEQ President ---------- ----------- Lona Rae Peterson Vice President ----- ----- ---Billy Ray Holst Secretary-Treasurer--- ---Garold Moser Sponsor ------------ ---- Coach Smith iipf CQQSJ I 'g,A'L,Egi Af fi 0 EviifK':E?h4, 1, -1ewfl ff f 4-'FU 'Q 4,11 ff A . - '42 N f fl 1,1 ff f 4 if L alfa N C B QQ-f or ff ff CC m H f 1 ry f CQQ F' f' P ff r' , cap. C S llWf mQ'f5 649 Hwy The ranks of the Sophomore Class this year were clipped to a numerical twenty-five by the loss of Gloria Brunning to Harvard after the first six weeks. We have been a busy group this year. Our time has been greatly occupied by the carrying of five courses instead of our usual four. Though we've worked hard, we haven't over-exerted ourselves, for we cling to the old adage: nAll work and no play makes John a dull boy.' Therefore we took our extracurricular activities nearly as seri- ously as our academic work. We entered athletics, Pep Club, Y-Teens and music work in earnest in hopes of making our school a better institution for our having been here. Mr. Smith, our class sponsor, gave his whole-hearted and enthusiastic co-operation to turn our annual class party into a successful, fun-filled scavenger hunt. Our money-raising projects this year have consisted of selling and having concessions at local athletic events. In summarizing we may say that we've worked and played to better ourselves the past school term and we are looking forward to an ever greater, more prosperous, more enjoyable year in the future. 1' TE sh' E I Q X if j,1f12EQl-IMENQ Back Row: Jeanette Smith, Colleen Aspegren, Lanuel Hajny, Carrol Wilson, Walton Lovercheck, Gary Hamilton and Dick Merrill. Front Row: Una Huffman, Dick Hultine, Jay Sullivan, Eugene Anthes, Marsha Head, Margaret Merrill, Royce Mack, Irvin Jackson and Mr . Christiansen I sponsor I . EEEQEMAE QLAES. QEELQEEQ President -------------------- ----- Gary Hamilton Vice President ------ ---Jay Sullivan Secretary-Treasurer ---- ---- Jeanette Smith Sponsor ------------- ---- Mr. Christiansen ' fN'! A ff CQ ' :SVI X 5 I 9 G0 59 -. Qs X X flfx,'17 -Q ,f ,C 2 CNX , il! 1' I f Q Em P X A ,nf 'rj.f4Lk-bg 'NN ,l zfg. 4Q5dvwH' D AL. X Lg. Il ! vwwwl Q N QGJ f X X ,+C f K .' HQ ' A i lr 1: Q- 'dim 1 IU- It was a sunny September morning that we, fifteen unsuspecting Wfroshiesn, entered the famed halls of Clay Center High School. We were proud and happy but, oh, so very, very, Wgreen.n However, it wasn't long before those evil-minded Senior brothers and sisters de- cided to let us in on the rigors of high-school life. Initiation be- gan early one Monday morning when we created quite a sensation by the Wwearin' of the green.H . Thus, properly initiated we have begun our journey through this well-known institution in hopes that we may enrich ourselves through friendships with books, fellow-students, teachers and a host of exper- iencesg Not only this, but may this school be better for our having been here. 'wqpqp-I nv., my-eq: L W af 1ff:,zswfxssa?f:1rs-QV. lilfhle X 4 3 fjf' K ,Ke 5 ' ' Football ' ' The Clay Center Wildcats closed the 1950 campaign with a record of seven wins and two losses. The WCatsW went to Edgar to win their first victory 19 to 7. Then next to fall before the Wildcats were in order, Guide Rock 37 to 0, Hebron 26 to O, Davenport ul to 6, and Har- vard 21 to 6. Sutton then spoiled Homecoming by rapping the WCatsn 26 to 20. Nelson rocked the WCatsW by holding them scoreless and winning 19 to 0. Back in the win column, Clay Center tounced Blue Hill 26 to 7 in the snow and then played their best ame of the season by clawing the favored St. Cecilia Bluehawks, 33 to 2. The Wildcats finished second in the WBig an behind Red Cloud. They also settled for second in the county race behind Sutton. They were rated seventh in Gregg McBrides World Herald All State, Class C selections. Captain Bill Lovercheck and Jerry Kinyoun, captain for the '51 season were chosen on the all Big 8 Conference team. Ronnie Nall was chosen fifth back. Bill Lovercheck also was an All State Class C back on the Lincoln Journal and Omaha World Herald Teams. He was voted the most valuable player in the Big 8 by receiving 115 out of a possible 120 votes. Herbie Hupf from St. Cecilia was chosen second. Coach Ollie Smith along with the squad appreciated the able assistance of Assistant Coach Bob Snell. Bob, a former Hastings Col- lege student, joined the teaching staff this year after teaching and coaching at Cowles, Nebraska. With boys like center Jerry Kinyoun, tackles Dick Yost and Al Hajny, backs like Jim Smith and nCowboyW Jake Moser, and a host of underclassmen, the Wildcats look strong for 1951 and for a few more years to come. The Wildcat Lettermen this year were: Seniors - LeRoy DeJung, Art Fate, Tom Flesner, Jack Fitzke, Russell Gavin, Lilburn Hajny, Do t Hamilton, Roy Hanson, Lowell Hoyt, Jerry Jones, Bill Lovercheck toy, Ronnie Nall, Bill Nye, and Darrel Smith, Juniors - Alvin Hajny, Jerry Kinyoun, and Jim Smith, Sophomores - Wayne Campbell, Dick Ham, Jake Moser, D. A. Schliep, Bob Thomas, and Dick Yost, Freshmen - Walton Lovercheck and Jay Sullivan. Harold Hansen was student manager. , f be 6:2 T' A x , ' -I 71 .' 1 V' w L, X ' Qc W4 C' V lu? N rslNxxx J A W Ti Q -CD C ' 4' .. E fr 'J 9. ff 7 Agia? ND i Cfff lqmaii I-if 'Gila- -52km 355 L-Juf 6 XJ tchiw 4' , .1 N , Y e T f '-'af I xi I X N f M Q W 15' J Drxxxxxhqiygggf N- pg, ,af af XXX 'Eoudsay,fall ll have to do is at- en e d 'You fool, Stegerl The Second one ofa these aiiiiggnonpggzugdgg half hasn't started yet.' afternoons.n Football Team Back Row: Alvin Hajny, Arthur Fate, Richard Ham, Jerry Jones, Jerry Kinyoun, Bill Lovercheck, Lilburn Hajny, Dick Yost, LeRoy DeJung, and Jack Fitzke. Third Row: Jake Moser, Duane Overholser, Bill Nye, Bob Thomas, Ronnie Nall, Darrel Smith, Lowell Hoyt, Walton Lovercheck, and Russell Gavin. Second EJ: Bob Snell lass't. coachl, Gary Hamilton, Tom Flesner, Roy Hanson, Doyt Hamilton, wayne Campbell, Duane Schliep, and Coach Smith. Front Row: Harold Hansen lstudent mgr.J, Irvin Jackson, Wayne Garrison, Jay Sullivan, Jim Flesner, Jim Smith, Lanuel Hajny, Eugene Anthes, and Lavern Shaw. M Basketball Team Back Row: Bob Snell Kass't. coachl, Bill Nye, LeRoy DeJung, Jack Eitzge, Jerry Kinyoun, Bill Lovercheck, Ronnie Nall,and Coach 'mit . front Egg: Harold Hansen istudent mgr.J, Jerry Jones, Kenny Lemkau, Lowell Hoyt, Jim Smith, Darrel Smith,and Jake Moser. GSGYVGS I I I A r- Q H Hur , N W i h dv qi, Back Row: Bob Snell KAss't coachl, Jerry Lemkau, Wayne Garrison, Carrol Wilson, Richard Ham, Gary Hamilton, Jay Sullivan and Coach Smith. front Row: Bill Holst, Roy Hanson, Junior Alberding, Bob Thomas, Walton Lovercheck, Wayne Campbell, and Tom Flesner. Back 593: Ronnie Nall, LeRoy DeJung, Lilburn Hajny, Jack Fitzke and Alvin Hajny. Middle Egg: Doyt Hamilton, Kenneth Lemkau, Jake Moser, Bill Nye, Roy Hanson and Jim Smith fstudent managerl. Front 395: Coach Smith, Jerry Jones, Bill Lovercheck, Jerry Kinyoun, and Lowell Hoyt. JRE I W, ,+-- r v.,ggg,a5- W5-mg, V . - .7235--'yy-ga 1. . . A ilciivif fxx C 1X'M V If I x PeD Club NPL.- X Back Bow: Barbara Moser, Janene Ockinga, Colleen Aspegren, Rosalie Hinrichs, Jeanette Smith, Gail Buchtel, and Jerilyn Hill. Middle Egg: Carol Nye, Arlene Stahnke, Helen Godtel, Marsha Head, Joan Heglin, Donna Miller, Gladys Pomeroy, and Miss Taylor lsponsorl . Front gow: Charlene Arp, Lona Peterson, Kay Thomas, Alice Hill, Lavon Barnes, Margaret Merrill, and Una Hoffman. Cheerleaders: Mary Lemkau, Roma Holst, Shirley Bates, and Marabell Scalf. There are twenty-five members in this year's Pep Club. This year four cheer-leaders were elected instead of the usual three. The girls elected were Roma Holst, Marabell Scalf, Shirley Bates, and Dolly Sal- isbury. Dolly Salisbury moved away during the year, so, the substi- tute, Mary Lou Lemkau, filled her place. The girls elected the fol- lowing officers: Joan Heglin - Presidentg Donna Miller - Vice Presi- dentg and Lona Peterson - Secretary-treasurer. Miss Dorothy Taylor was chosen sponsor. The cheer-leaders changed their uniforms to orange skirts and white pull-over sweaters. The same orange, coat-style sweaters, black slacks, and black skirts were used again for the rest of the girls. The annual football banquet was held November 21 at which the foot- ball boys, their parents and the Pep Club girl's parents were in at- tendance. Rallies were held before each important basketball and football game. On January 19, Pep Club girls and basketball boys journeyed to Newman Grove. This was the first trip made there by the Pep Club. The first football queen was elected at Clay Center High School. The lucky girl of 1950 was Charlene Arp. Her attendants were Roma Holst, Marabell Scalf, Joan Heglin, and Barbara Moser. We feel that each and every Pep Club activity has proved successful. A . Ap, 12 44 fi DL nf A L If gb if My Y-Teens Back Egg: Leola Gavin, Gail Buchtel, Janene Ockinga, Colleen Aspegren, Rosalie Hinrichs, Shirley Bates, Jeanette Smith, and Barbara Moser. Middle Row: Marabell Scalf, Helen Godtel, Jerilyn Hill, Donna Carley, Mary Lemkau, Joan Heglin, Roma Holst, Gladys Pomeroy, and Miss Davis Csponsorl. Front Egg: Alice Hill, Marsha Head, Kay Thomas, Carol Nye, Lavon Barnes, Arlene Stahnke, Lona Peterson, and Charlene Arp. The Y-Teens of 1950-51 have a membership of twenty-six in their organization. The officers, elected at one of the last meetings of school year 19b9-50 held at Helen Godtel's home, were Roma Jean Holst, president, Marabell Scalf, vice-president, Shirley Bates, secretary, and Mary Lou Lemkau, treasurer. Throughout the year we have hadmany interesting experiences. Per- haps the first was a pheasant feed given for the high school body, in which the boys provided the game lit being in hunting seasonl, and the girls showed their ingenious cooking ability by cooking it to suit everyone's taste. This, we are sure, was a high-light of our Y-Teen career. Then followed the Christmas season, and with the help of Coach O. C. Smith, directing, we sponsored an all-school caroling party a few days before Christmas. Not only did this inspire a true Christ- mas spirit, but it brought to the people of the community a fine rep- resentation of their school at its best. A Father-Daughter banquet added another thrill to our happy times in the Y-Teens. This, too, gave the fathers a chance to see and hear the works of a wholesome organization. A very interesting program fol- lowed a delicious meal cooked by the council women who, incidentally, have helped in every major Y-Teen activity all year. Besides all this, we have had many interesting meetings through- out the year in which we have discussed problems of especial interest to us, but of a nature concerning everyone. In the Y-Teens we have found the companionship and understanding of one another a decided influencegin making ours a Christian life.i,, Y TEEN - -1 2.ff'Q,fJ:13 Band Cornets: Kay Thomas, Duane Buchtel, John Rudiger, D. C. Schliep, Charlotte Erickson, and Herman Rudiger. Trombones: Fail Buchtel, J. J. Sullivan, Faye Cook, and Ervin Harms. Eu honium: Gladys Pomeroy Tenor Saxa hone: Judy Sullivan Clarinets: Beverly Moorhead, Donna Erickson, Lavon Barnes, Marsha Head, Bob Thomas, Jeannette Smith, Harold Hansen, Leola Gavin, and Colleen Aspegren. Flute: Beva Jean Werner Alto Saxaghoner Dick Hultine and Joan Sullivan. Alto Horn: Alvin Hajny, Mavis Cheyney, Twila Cheyney, and Gordon Burt. Bass Horns: Melvin Cheyney, Lilburn Hajny, and Carol Wilson. Bass Drum: Helen Godtel Snare Drums: Lona Peterson and Kay Livgren. Majorettes: Barbara Moser, Joan Heglin, and Shirley Bates. Director: Mr. Christiansen Maiorettes Left tg Right: Lona Peterson, Jeanette Smith, Barbara Moser, Joan Heglin, and Shirley Bates. M Girls Glee Back Egg: Leola Gavin, Barbara Moser, Jeanette Smith, Colleen Aspegren, Rosalie Hinrichs, Shirley Bates, Janene Ockinga, and Gail Buchtel. Middle Egg: Marabell Scalf, Roma Holst, Marsha Head, Jerilyn Hill, Donna Carley, Helen Godtel, Arlene Stahnke, Gladys Pomeroy, and Mr. Christiansen Cdirectorl. Front Egg: Margaret Merrill, Alice Hill, Lavon Barnes, Carol Nye, Kay Thomas, Lona Peterson, Charlene Arp, and Una Hoffman. Kindergarten Back Row: Jean Swedburg, Kenneth Gavin, Gary Ewer, Jim Godtel, Jimmy BE'nson, and Steven Thomas. Middle Bog: Victor Ockinga, Joan Cooper, Roger Hull, Jimmy Kinyoun, Jimmy Stych, Dale Nabb, and Pam Arp. ' Front Egg: Maurice Deines, David Rothrock, Allen Briggs, Lyle Schliep, Marilyn East, Dennis Bond, Kathleen McCune, and Miss Matteson. lsff,-2ndGrades Back Row: Beth Latta, Pat Sullivan, Freddie Echternacht, James Carley, Jimmy Sheffield, Rodger Woolen, Dennis Herne, Bonnie Alberding, and Deanna Briggs. Middle Row: Bette Peterson, Kay Huffaker, Loretta Barnes, Roberta Kinyoun, Jimmie Cook, Lowell Aspegren, Leo Overholser, Jr., and Jimmy McEwen. Front Bog: Cindy Bond, Jimmie Nye, Shirley Duncan, Dixie Lee Hatten, Jimmy Rudiger, Jean Rudiger, Sue Ann Smith, Tommy Lee Northrop, Douglas Novak, and Miss Friezen Kteacherl. 3'd6'4th Grades y Back Row: Connie Burt, Donna Sheffield, Jim Merrill, Gary Miles, Dick Briggs, Allan McEwen, John Merrill, Steven Yost, Doris Godtel, and Glenn Sperry. Middle Egg: Jackie Mason, Sherry Cooper, Norma Ockinga, Darlene Rudiger, Kenner Swedburg, Stephen Rothrock, Jimmy Hull, Donald Garrison, Melvin Ewer, Sharon Duncan, and Dennis Huffaker. Front Egg: Stanley Schliep, Larry Webb, Eileen Schliep, Steven Merrill, Bernard Jackson, Dick Webb, Dona Mae Ablott, Carol Hoffman, Barbara Palmer, Mickey Hull, Joe McLaughlin, and Mrs. Lorraine Cteacherl. sv, 5 th6'6th Grades Back Row: Herman Rudiger, Ronald Lomb, Judy Sullivan, Dean Lemkau, Charlotte Erickson, Jerry Fate, and Beva Jean Werner. Middle Row: Bob'Hoffman, Ervin Harms, Violette Carley Lyle As e ren 8 Joan Sullivan, Wayne Cook, and Mrs. Christiansen,lteacherY. , Front Row: Jack W bb L ' e , eonard Fate, Twila Cheyney, Donald Hultine, Dona Kay Head, Bruce Huffaker, Larry Nye, and Mary Yunko. 7th6' 8th Grades Back Row: Deverly Moorhead, Dick Overholser, Faye Cook Duane Buchtel 1 Kay Livgren, Jim Minnerly, and Clarence Miles. , Middle Egg: Lela Smith, Mavis Cheyney, Donna Erickson, Christine Gavin, Retta Peterson, Melvin Cheyney, and John Rudiger. FrontP3g!: Larry Aspegren, Mayola Mills, Gordon Burt, Bob Gavin, Eldon eterson, Ardis Schliep, Gaylene Jackson, Virginia Merrill, and Mr. Snell lteacherl . ' L RBNNIE How we looked then :fM vs ,A 'Aff Y 0' x . 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Lldvertis C. ml I filgbrs f A Qi Best Wishes for a Happy Future To The Senior Class of 1951 from Yunko's Market Sz Locker Over 25 Years in Business in Clay Center A Fine Market of Meats and Groceries Also Slaughtering, Processing and Sausage Making Clay Center, Nebraska Congratulations Senior Class of 1951 Clay Center High School Your Life Is But a Picture, Paint It Well JAMES STYCH Clay Center Motor Co. - Ti A c T 0 Rl CARS UAB!-EJUIPMENT Congratulations Senior Class of 1951 from R. A. Byrkit Sz Son Abstracts of Title ay Center - Nebras George K. Werner Sz Son Contractors GEORGE - PHIL Bon Voyage Seniors! Clay Center, Nebraska Ph J. H. Eller Co. Six Complete Departments Under One Roof Since 1894 Clay Center, Nebraska COMPLIMENT S OF The Clay Center Furniture Company CONGRATULATIONS from The Clay County Hatchery Clay Center, - - Nebraska The H. Sz H. Electric Co.. The General Electric Store Refrigerators - Automatic Washers Cleaners - RADIUS - Irons Coffee Makers Rotary Ironer - Tumbler Drier Clay Center, Nebraska WM. P. HERTEL General Line Of HARDWARE Featuring PHILCO RADIOS AND REFRIGERATORS Phone 3-2881 Clay Cener, Nebr. 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Registered Jeweler - American Gem Society Fon MEN AND Boys IT'S ROSENBAUM'S Nationally Advertised Brands Hastings, - Nebraska B E R T ' S Refxoll Drug Stores Prescription Specialists 2nd 8: Denver 2nd 8: Hastings HASTINGS, NEBRASKA Bankers Life Insurance Co. Of Nebraska Bankers Life District Office HASTINGS, NEBR. ie: Door East of Rivoli Theatre KEN PETERSON, Special Agent CONGRATULATIONS D. B. MASSIE Attorney Congratulations From P. 8: J. Service Stations East Side - West Side For a Smooth Ride Use Phillips 66 Products Clay Center, Nebraska Central Cafe -HASTINGS- 229 So. St. Joe A Carter Hotel Service Congratulations from CLAY CENTER CLEANERS John E. Sullivan ATTORNEY Office East of Courthouse Office 2-2351 Res. 2-2391 Clay Center, Nebraska GREETINGS from Tops All Cafe CLARA LIN CK Clay Center, - Nebraska Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1951 CLAY CENTER HIGH SCHOOL from The Commercial State Bank The Bank of Friendly Service Complete Banking Facilities Available Clay Center, Nebraska Clay Center Lumber Best Wishes To Co. FOR LUMBER SENIOR CLASS of 1951 And Building Materials Hardware f1'0m Paints Coal and Cement FLOSSlE'S CAFE Brick and Tile Clay Center, Nebr. Ch C - N'b 'k CONGRATULATIONS Seniors of '51 from Lobb Plumbing And Heating Clay Center, Nebraska Compliments of I-l. F. Thomas Automobile Insurance Clay Center, - Nebraska Hanson Furniture Co. Everything In Furniture Clay Center, - N b k BRING YOUR GRAIN AND G-ET YOUR G-AS 3.13 The Clay Center Co-op Company Cl Center, - Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS from CENTRE THEATRE Clay Center, Nebr. Best Wishes To SENIOR CLASS of l95l from Marjorie Schwinclt Clay Center, - Nebraska CONGRATULATIONS from DR. D. A. DEINES CONGRATULATIONS from TAYLOR BARBER SHOP CONGRATULATIONS from DR. J. M. BUBANY CONGRATULATIONS from The Clay County Sun 8: Employees We The Seniors of 19 1 Wish To Thank Our Advertisers For Their Cooperation and Help In Producing This Annual