Cook Community High School - Cougar Yearbook (Cook, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1959 volume:

,efgfrlt COOK COMMUNITY SCIIOGI WEE MBR WMM The Seniors of Cook Community School wish to dedicate this annual to the Community of Cook. We 'are very proud to be the very first class to graduate from the new school for which the people of Cook have-' worked long and diligently. With each new day we realize the importance of all the modern facil- ities put into our new school. ' The Seniors Of 1959 X 1, .MU -M ,N .5 ,Wm A, . V - I - L 4 .,,kn ,,.,f, . I H, Amkv fi - :ff ' ,. N ,Q ,W ligkw , , , fr Q iw L ww, gf W, .- Q myvglgvi fwgffg' SK M llllllllllllldllllllIIIIIIIIIIZZIIIIIIZIIIIQQIIIZEIIIIZIIIIZHlllllllllbllllllllllll IIZZIIIZII jl fctltfffy O I Mp, Mr. Mrs, Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mr, Mullins Kumpf Hahn Parrish Lively Beckmgnn coatney 05 F' Annual Stew Co-editors ......... .Rozella Beasterfeld, Joyce Oetken Girls' Snorts Editor ................. Suzanne DeFreece Boys' Sports Editor .... . ................ Thomas Powell Art Editor ........... ............... Shirley Thompson Feature Editor ...... .................. Arleen Behrens Business Managers ...... Robert Ferguson, James Hervey, .................. ..................Delbert Peters 3U5 Drivers Custodian Cooks FACULTY FACTS There are thirteen members Conmmuity School. 'We feel that of time a d effort in assisting wish to thank each of them for have given us during this year. in the future. on the 1958-1959 faculty for the Cook these instructors have given a great did students on the road to education. We the kindness and consideration that they We wish them the very best of everything Superintendent Rex E. Coatney Principal Sarah E. Beckmann Modern Problems Advanced Office Practice Eighth Social Studies Maxine E. Hahn Music, Instrumental and Vocal, Third through Twelfth Twelfth English Dorothy A. Lively fw' Home Economics, v myth, Eleventh, Twelfth Biology Geography Seventh Science American History World History Junior English Sophomore English Freshman English Richard P. Kumpf Chemistry Geometry Ninth Algebra Ninth Science Eighth Science Jerry K. Mullins Industrial Arts, Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth ' Drivers' Training Physical Education, Boys Seventh Social Studies Eunice E. Parrish Office Practice Bookkeeningl Beginning Tsfnevfritins Physi Q81 FdHC3'tiCiFiJ'Gir1S Eighth MQ'Gh9HHf?iQS ' Eighth lerisxifise 'flats Grade Principal Ruth J, Weber Ruth E. Doeden First Grade T ' '1'6 Seventh'Methematics First and Second Music JoAnn 5, White Sixth ora-de EldaPiE1, Stutheit A Third Grade -Fourth'Grade Seventh Language'Arts Kindergarten 'vll' f Clara M. Leisenfeld ' Fifth Grade f Wanda,Price ' sepqna Grade gwizfim-wif fm iff war? 1: x Q5 ?W?Wf ?Q . 1, -vm iiwfvv mf' M. Q1 '9'zf1'1i?f 5- l , ,. f. ,, v- 'vw A 1' ,-.. -f 'ff i' ,:,:Hf , ' X 4- 1 X .1 +1 -' ,uri . K 23 . , -, V . : 1 CK, xl - L- l 'Z 'K ' E I N M efBf'wf2f xFK , V ' - . A , - . . 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M CDurlJe5f1n3 Rwnhy .......... 3A Cook Stew ........ 3,74 Colors Lavender Wh We MARY JANE DAMME S0ftba11aaonsucso39u Volleyba1l.......3,h Mixed Ch0PuSo1,2,3pu Girls G1ee...l,2,3,h Mixed Vooal........h Band.. ....... 1,2,3,M Cook Stew. ..... ..3,h SUZAWNE DE FREE CE Class Off1cer.1,2,3,h Pep Club Officer....M Softball......l,2,3,L Volleybal1....1,2,3,h Mixed Chorus..1,2,3,h Girls Glee....l,2,3,h Triple Trio. ..... ...M Cheerleader.......3,U Royality...... ...M Cook Stewuoon :sou ROBERT FEPGUSON Hon Club off1cer...u Football...........3 Trackooaoaovoonoooog Mixed Chorus.......' Cook Stew..... ...M JACK HAEFFNER Class Officer..l,2, Trackoonnoooooooooo Footbal1...........h Basketba1l...l,2,3,h Baseball.......l,2, Boys Glee....l.2,3, Mixed Chorus.l,2,3,M Quartetooouuoocooot Student Council.... Cook Stew.... .... 2,h JAMES HERVEY Class Officer....1,2 F0OtbB11oooooooco2,3 B8SkStb811....-..1.2 Mixed Chorus...l,2,3 Boys Glee......l,2,3 MEdriga1ooooon0ool03 Cook Stewaola 000004 JOAN MUELLER Class Off1cer...... S0ftba11.......2,3, Vol1eyball.....2,3,h Mixed Chorus...2,3,L Girls Glee...l,2,3,h ROy81tyosoooooooo3,Q Cook St9woooo0ouo3,h ROBERT KRAENOW Class Officer....2,h Student Council....3 Basketballsoeoooog, Cook Stewoooooooooc Boys StBt6ooaooso3,u JOYCE OETKEN Class Officer....2, Pep Club Officer.3, Softba1l.....l,2,3,h Volleyball . . .1,2,3,L, Mixed Chorus.1,2,3,h Girls Glee...1,2,3,h Small Voca1....2,3,h Madrige1.........2,3 Band...........1,2, Librerian.......... Cheerleader..l,2,3,h Royalty ..... .....3,h Cook Stew........3,L jx LYNDA RAE OETKEN Class Officer..l,2, Softbal1.........3, Volleyba1l.......3,h Mixed Chorus.l,2,3,L Girls Glee...l,2,3,L Band uane oouocoaoo1,2 L1brarian....1,2,3,h Cook Stew ..... ...3,4 DELBERT PETERS Class Off1cer......I Nou C1ub...........h Footba1l........... B8Sketba11ooo1,aJ3, Track .......... 2,3,h Boys G1ee......1,2,3 Band .... ... ...1,2 Cook Stew... ....3,h TOM POWELL Class Officer..1,2, Footba1l........... Basketbal1...l,2,3,L Trackoooooonoooocoeu Baseball.......l,2, Mixed Chorus.l,2,3, Boys G1ee....l,2,3,h Royalty... .... .....b Cook StBWo0oooas02,u SHIRLEY THOMPSON Pep Club 0fficer...M Softball .... .l,2,3,h Vo1leyball.......3,M Mixed Chorus.l,2,3,M Girls Glee...1,2,3,h SextetBe ..... ...... 1 DALE SCHMIDT Class Officer. ..... 1 HGH Club Offioer.3,h Football .... .l,2,3,h Basketball...1,2,3,h Track ....... .l,2,3,M Mixed Chorus.1,2,3,L Boys Glee .... l,2,3,h Royalty .......... 3,h Cook Stew ......... .M Madrigal... ......2 Cook Stew........3,h Triple Trlo... ...4 RONALD'YEARSLEY Class Officer..l,2, Footba11........... Basketba1l...l,2,3,h Baseba11.......l,2, TPBCKOOCOIOOCIOIIIC Mixed Chorus.1,2,3.h Boys Glee....1,2,3,h Cook SteWuasoooocZ,Q S E R The graduating class of '59, seventeen in number, has increased .by ten more than the seven pupils who first entered school in 193-17. Miss Evelyn Miller, now Mrs. Lawrence Zabel was confronted with the 4 problem of teaching Rozella Beasterfeld, Joyce Oetken, Lynda Rae Oetken, Mary Jane Damme, Billy Mason and Ima Gene Beers. The second year we lost Mary Jane Damme and Billy Eliason, leaving five in our class, which was taught by Miss Joyce Kennedy. Ihring the third year we five were 'met ,by a., newf. teacher, Miss Arvilla Kuenning, and in the middle of the year Thomas Dean Powell jained HBO In the fo1u'th grade, we were again met by a new teacher, Mrs. Lessle Faye Brehm. Lynda Oetken left us to go to school in the district where her mother taught. We made many pictures that year and also several booklets. Our class changed in the fifth grade. Tommy Dean Powell left us ad Lynda Oetken again joined us, and we also gained Kathleen Juilfs. Mrs. Vera Hall was our new teacher. She showed us the art of basket-weaving and beadwork. During the month of October, Ima Gene Beers left us. The sixth grade found us with just three members in the class, Rozella Beasterfeld, Joyce Oetken, and lynda Oetken. Mrs. Hall outinued teaching us tatting, hemstitching, etc. We also made paper-mache animals. As we entered the seventh grade, -'-Mrs. Jean' Eiifken as our teacher, we were the same three as the year before. During this year we compiled the History of Cook along with the eighth grade. The eighth grade found the same three girls with the same -teacher, but at the start of the second semester Delbert Peters joined the trio. The girls began practicing volleyball with the high school girls, forcing Delbert to give up his recesses in order for us to do so. In the fall of '55, nine cool-cats crept into Cook High School to be greeted by Superintendent and Mrs. Harold Luttman, Principal Ernest Meyer, Mrs. Verona Scheer, and our music teacher, Mr. Alan Holbert. The cool-cats were soon heated by the sweet aroma of onion necklaces on initiation day, although Mr. Meyer didn't appreciate the smell. The tm! tured were Rozella Beasterfeld, Leonard Cassell, Mary Jane Damme, James Hervey, Joyce Oetken, Lynda Oetken, Delbert Peters, and Dale Schmidt. Shirley Thompson joined us before Christmas and was soon yodeling for pep rallies, often led by freshman cheerleader, Joyce Oatken. For the lovely. initiation picnic, the freshmen repaid the serdgors -with aaparty directed by our sponsor, Mrs. Scheer. The Sophomore year brought a change in our role. We traded Leonard Cassell for Robert Kraenowg Joan Mueller joined us and Arleen Behrens W3 - was with us for a week. We also had a change in faculty, Mr. Lloyd Tex- ley was our Superintendent, and Mrs. Jean Effken our history teacher. Ernest Meyer, our English and biology teacher, taught us how to slice bitty Beastiesn in biology, where we also spent many hours drawing pictures of microscopic organisms. Mrs. Scheer supervised the slicing of fingers in paper cutters, namely Dale Schmidt's and also our rapid fingers flying over typewriter keys. Mrs. Effken supervised our class picnic which we held at Joyce Oetken's home because it rained. Still more changes took place in the junior year. Arleen Behrens rejoined us and we also welcomed Robert Ferguson. We transferred our class room to the business district of Cook and invaded the peaceful- ness of Main Street. Mr. Rex Coatney was our new Superintendent, Mrs. Sarah Beckmann our new principal, Mr. Jerry Mullins, coach, Mrs. Scheer was again our sponsor and Mrs. Effken our history teacher. Granddd Goes Wild, our class play, was presented in,November. In May we had the pleasure of preparing the Junior-Senior Banquet with the theme Rendezvous of the Stars. We were preparing and anticipating the move to the new schoolhouse where we would also meet new faces during our Senior year. As our last step on the road to graduation came we found four new class mates from the Burr district. Our class is now complete with Susie DeFreece, Jack Haeffner, Thomas Dean Powell, and Ronald Yearsley. We were the tormentors instead of the tormented this year. We were also initiating the new schoolbuilding. Mr. Coatney, Mrs. Beckmann, and Mr. Mullins again confronted us, and we were also greeted by Mrs. Dorothy Lively, Mrs. Eunice Parrish, Mr. Richard Kumpf, and Mrs. Maxine Hahn. We held a bake sale in the fall to raise money for the awaited sneak day. We presented our class play Tumb1in' Creek in April. On April 29, we took our money out of the treasury and started on our long awaited sneak day. We left Cook arommd 5:16 and got to Union gxtation in Omaha around 7:30 to eat breakfast. From there we went to y's Town, then on to Swift's. This tour lasted until around 11:30. Brandies served us a free lunch. After lunch we drove out to Lang Municipal Airport where we each had a 15 minute ride. We next went to the KMTV studio where we saw Gregores' den and his boy, Junior., We arrived a little too late to go on a regular tour of the 1lWorld Herald, but we still were able to go through, however, the presses weren't run- ning. After touring the 'World Herald, we went shopping in downtown Omaha. We ate dinner at Johnny's Cafe at 6:30. About 8:00 we started for Lincoln where we saw a movie Shane. We then returned home. A banquet was given in our honor on May 1, 1959. The theme was An Evening In Paris. Large pictures of Paris scenes adorned the walls. Programs were of lavendar and white orchids, our class colors and flower. A prom was given in our honor immediately following the banquet. Ted Loomis and his Music Makers, from Auburn provided the music. Baccalaureate services were held' in the Osage Church, on Sunday evening, May 17, 1959. 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First there's Rozella Beasterfeld, or nRedn When she's around it's never dead. She plans to attend the college at Peru, Fbr Rozer, there's always something new. Arleen Behrens is quite a gal, Especially with her University pall In her school work she has never tarriedg And when she's out, she will be married. Neal Bentzinger lives by the highway, He goes to school day by'day. He works very hard on his big farm, And if there's trouble he'l1 lend an arm. Mary Jane Damme, from north of town In her father's car, she buzzes around. Sometimes she goes rather far, But she always comes back with her father's Susie DeFreece, our volleyball star, In this world, she will go far. A teacher she plans to be Until she decides to marry a he! Bob Ferguson works with cars And fixes them up to go to Mars. He goes to school most every day, An learns a lot of tricks that way. Jack Haeffner, from Burr he came, Everywhere he goes he has a good name. When out for track he really moves, He runs so fast he loses his shoes. iff. . 1 '. .sf -.-:.Z4'Q? R- . awe! -Ii-I-.-ro ,..1ZjZ:fjTg.3-Q-1-'bf A,wyf ----f g,-f V ..-I JI., W ! Carp 155215 J James Hervey, alias Dynamite When eating food he does alright. He's got a belly like Santa Claus, When Cook loses him, it'll be a loss. Robert Kraenow, a handsome lad, Makes funny faces when he's mad. Our class president he is, When getting his lessons, hefs a whiz. Joan Mueller, from Syracuse came, And in volleyball won her fame. Although she's bashful and rather shy, She'll get her man by and by. Joyce Oetken is quite a girl, Her head is always in a whirl. As a cheerleader she was great, And her future we new await. Lynda Oetken, a Ricky fan, Will go far, and get her man. To school in Omaha this summer she goes, To pursue a career she will have chose. Delbert Peters, who is quite tall, Flirts with blondes in the hall. He comes from south of town, In his Ford he gets around. H Tom Powell, a short-haired kid, Makes all the girls flip their lid. In a 'SS Mercury he gets around, And makes frequent journies to faraway towns Next in line comes Dale Schmidt, With all the girls he 's a hit. In football games he was our star, In the future, he will go far. Shirley Thompson, from north of town, In a little red car she gets around. With her blonde hair and eyes of blue, She always has a smile for you. Ronald Yearsley in school does alright, And also with the girls late at night. To nearby towns he goes, now and then, And never gets home till who knows when. The facts of our class have been told As we leave this school bright and bold. Into the world we will go, To show everybody how much we know. wx, V-rn , -fi I - . :A N XZ, K'5,?.,,..l3n1g-5-,Wj,fqfq,f' he s 4 1 Q . ' We, the graduating class of 1959, Of Cook Community School in Johnson county, of the State of Nebraska, being of sound and sane mental atiliy, feeling that our days in Cook Com unity School are numbered, do hereby authorize the following disposal of our Valued possessions: To Shirley---Fergie's ability to type fast To Mary Anne--Rozella's ability to catch men To Carole---Joan's ability to talk more To Janet---Joyce's walk so she can attract more boys To Elaine---Mary's ability to chew gum To Ardith---Arleen's poodle cut To Lois---Shirley's ability to sew in sleeves To Helen---Jack's ability to come to school To linda---Neal's ability to play trumpet To Bob Schm dt---James' record of high jumping To Robert Lee---Lynda's study habits To Arlyn---Ronnie's ability to chase down girls To Richard---Dale's ability to sleep in class To Paul---Robert Kraenow's tight jeans To Lonnie---Neal's roller skates to run away from his girls fan club To Howard---Rozella's ability to march in band To Gordon---Susie's red hair To David---Robert's skill at football To Mrs. Hahn---The Senior Boys' ability in band To Mr. Mullins---The Senior Boys' ability to run in a track meet after a dance Mr. Ku f---The ash tray from Fergie's '37 Mr. Coatney---Joan's ability to remember to bring her Modern Problems book to class To Mrs. Livelyh--Shirley's recipe for jelly that never gets hard To Mrs. Parrish---New brush to clean the typewriters To Mr. Carman?--Dale's ability to get up early in the morning To Gary---Lynda Rae's big feet so he can run faster To Ray John---Delbert's height so he can be a better basketball player To Ronnie---Delbert's permanents To Joyce Haeffner---Tomls short hair To Iva Dell---Tom's ability to talk loud in class To Patsy---Fergie's ability to drive To To We, the Seniors of '59, will and bequeath .to.lthe iCookp,Gom unity School all our pin-ups of Ricky Nelson, and all the scraps and pencil stubs in our lockers. we hereby authorize Arlyn NGrumpy Grouchn Neemann to see that these prized articles of our Last will and Testament previously mentioned'are distributed to' the proper people and see that they are used in the correct attitudes , -' - ' ' . .aGiven'under our hand and seal this Twenty-first day of May, in the year of MCMLIX. as Lincoln, Nebraska May 21, 1965 Dear Joan, Just a short note to tell you the latest word I have received of some of the students that were in our class back in 1959. Remember Rozella Beasterfeld, the one with the red hair? The one that thought Harvey' was all it. 'We1l, she is now married to a football player from Peru, and is coaching football in a reform school. Just yesterday I received a letter from Neal. He said he and his wife, the former Joyce Haeffner, are living a life of ease as janitors of Cook High School. After Joyce and Neal were married they had a long talk and decided to come back to dear Cook, one way or another. Then there's Shirley! the one living in Brazil. Do you know the guy she married? Well ---- it wasn't Clarence! You see there was this Big Thunderbird. I guess Shirley liked blue better-than she did red so she traded and that's where she ended up. Her husband and six childrename trying to build to their trailer house, with little luck. Delbert's mother wrote me the other day, that Delbert married that blonde he always flirted with in school. They are living on a huge ranch in western Nebraska. Delbert is quite busy training :his show horses and his twin sons. Mary Jane drove up to see rme' the 'other day. She' still Hasn't decided to get married. I guess 'cause she's so proud of her aqua and white chevrolet, and she's afraid her husband might end up to be a Ford man. That would be just horrible. She told me she saw Dale at the dance the other night. She said he looked just darling in his Air Force uniform. He said it wasn't as much fun as he thought it would be when he was way back there in the senior class because the first two years he was on K.P. duty most of the time. But he had the time of his life visiting the Tiajuana jail. You know he hasn't gotten married yet as Joyce is still going to school. Yes, Joyce is learning to be a registered nurse even though it 'is hard to believe. Joyce taking care of people, now, who'd believe that! She couldn't make up her mind between the Air Force and the academy, ann though the Air Force seemed like a much better deal. 'We all know she'D. get it straightenedxout sooner or later. I Lynda called to tell me to watch for her and James. She said they were going to spray my neighbor's trees. She said the job would be okay if Jim would only learn how to fly. Guess what she said, nI'm not as skinny as I used to be. I now weigh 200 pounds and Jim weighs 111. A lot different from the day of our marriage. Why didn't you tell me you were married to Dennis. If saw you mother the other day! She had her hands full taking care of your cute little red headed kids. I haven't heard how you're making a go of it, but it shouldn't be too hard after nine m nths of the training school. Robert Kraenow is in Kansas City, still single, and is driving stock cars. He's having the time of his life, because he's 'pom eting with women in the Powder Puff Derby. He's winning, too. Susie went to Peru, you know, to learn to be a chemist. I guess she's Nr. Kumpf's second when working in the lab. She said it isn't really so bad. It also keeps her husband Ron from having to work too hard. You know he still hasn't gotten over those out of town girls. It seems he can never ditch them. Of cou se, this doesn't make Susie too angry, cause she is still kinda looney over Larry. Oh, yes, Fergiel Fergie and his dualsl Remember how he used to serve as an alarm clock by'waking everyone up at all hours. Remember how unhappy he was over how Cook was run. 'Well, now as sheriff of Cook, he has the time of his life. He hasn't caught anyone yet, but that's life. we could never forget Jack, our outstanding track nan! Tecumseh used to be his favorite town but now that he's married he has to slow down a little. You know his ambition was to retire so he took a job of scooping snow off people's sidewalks in Florida. Thatfs life! I heard from Tom the other day. H915 been in the Air Force tmnnye ra now. He's stationed in Hawaii. He said he had two vears left. When he gets out, he's going to marry a HawaiinnLgir1, and live there and own a Pineapple plantation. That's about all the latest news on our class of 1959 except forum. As you know I'm married, I work 2h hours a day to keep my husband in school. I guess thats' why you never hear from me. I must quit writing because this is my lunch time and my onion ring are getting cold. , Your classmate, x ,ik Nu 'I ,L 3 v ,f !5.w f.f ,fig . g re- A q if A 'iw fm- ' - IIIIXKIIflIlllIlIZIIIIIIIIIWQIIIIIIIZIIIIIIIIIIIIIZIZ IlllllllIZZIIlllllIIIIIIZIIIQZIIIIIIIIIIIIIII K! 5. 1 -5 1, ,L 1 Q, 3' 4 , Z 31 Lois Bader Shirley Biere Robert Doeden Mike Eisenhauer Paul Eisenhauer Elaine Carole Gordon Howard Mannschreck Arlyn Neemann Finke Grotrian HOPP Linda Ocker Mary Ann Parde Ardith Pratt Janet Probst Richard Roesener ri l5fQE2 '?Y!i?23i5?5iz . or 1:,.L,'4szAs,g..-'ef' fmw Q35 sm -Milf . - e. ,arf , W f-ji .Ha V, , Iggfkgx J 1 avwnq uyvws Robert David Schmidt Weber qi Best Dressed Cowgirl and Cowboy 4GDQV Helen Lonnie Wilken Wohlers me 'Uv 12? QQX Q81 JUNIOR JIVES .Three new members joined our ranks this year. They were Lois Bader, Mylon Eisenhauer and Mary Ann Parde of Burr. Our class was very busy and active this year. At the beginning of the year we had a cardwash to raise money for the coming events and activities. We appreciated the kind help that Mr. Roesener gave us and the use of his garage. Our class was active in the selling of food during football,voDey- ball and basketball games. During the month of October, we held a class party in the school gymnasium. The gymnasium was decorated as a western scene with a rope corral, a camp fire and a chuck wagon. Everyone came dressed in western attire. A contest was held to see who was the best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl. Jack and Joyce Haeffner received the titles, and also a 'small gift for their ability. On the evening of November 21, we had our class play, UYou're Only Young Once.n The cast was as follows: Hugh Gallagher --------- Howard ------------------ annschreck Mervin CHCluckUJ Biggs---- -------Richard Roesener HPopU Wilson-Mike Eisenhauer Mrs. Chapman----Lois Bader Gloria Price---Shirley Biere Jean Fox------aElaine Finke Miss Chandler---Linda Ocker Miss Spencer----Janet Probst Mrs. Lee----Carole Grotrain Mr. Bell-----Arlyn Neeman Ron Dayton ---- ---Dave Weber Dick fHSpeednQ Miller--Gordon --- as-e--as as ---:: -- --as JHOPP Paul Chapman -'--- L5HHiG W0hl9PS' Mona Fisher- -h--- Mary Ann Parde Shirley Walker ----- Ardith Pratt Bernice Johnson-4--Helen Wilken Mr. Pettit----4lRobert Schmidt Miss Ross-----ee--Janet Rrobst Harvey Johesd4wiPaul Eisenhauer Sound effects--The entire olds Director-supervisor------- -----------Mrs. Beckmann on May 1, 1959, we had the Junior-Senior Banquet. The theme was, NEvening in rafisfn The gymnasium looked most lavishing 'With .-bright green streamers as trellises with many bright flowers on them, picketed fences, awnings over the serving windows, many colorful enlarged pictures of various buildings and places of interest of Paris, small cafe tables, and lighted candles. Each table seated four guests. Each guest received a favor of a miniture French poodle and a bottle of uEvening in Parisn perfume. A delicious meal was served by the mothers of the junior class. After the meal, a prom was held for the entire school. Ted Loomis and his Merry Makers provided the music. The waiters and waitressess were Iva Dell Behrens, Ray Doeden, Joyce Haeffner, Gary Schacht, ifatricia Probst, and Ronald Grundmann. Two members of our class had missed several weeks of school due to rheumatic fever. They were Paul Eisenhauer and Helen Wilken. Paul Eisenhauer and Ardith Ann Pratt were chosen from our class to attend Boys' and Girls' State. 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Diane Ellig 1 Ronald Grundmann Joyce Ruby Haeffner Myers Q' '65 Cuties!! , !A, fyk Q! 4:29 . gif nv .pu Sharon Myers Ard Gary Pa'bI'1Cia Alverng Schacht PI'0bSt Petersen SOPHOMORES SNAPS On September l, 1958, fourteen sophomores entered Cook's new school bui ingg twelve of which had attended the preceding year and two that had ransferrad from Burr. We were welcomed by Mr. Jerry Mullins, whom we chose as class sponsor. We were required to take the subjects: biology, world history, and English. We had the choice of driver's training, typewriting, or both. Everyone took all five subjects. We feel that we have done very well and learned a great deal in this past year. We elected class officers as follows: president, Ronald Grundmannf vice-president, Joyce Haeffnerg secretary-treasurer, Alverna Peterseng and news reporter , Diane Ellig. Iva Dell Behrens, and Gary Schacht ware' elected to the Student Council. We have done many things together this Last year. We were well represented at ball games by Iva Dell Behrens who was chosen as one of our high school cheerleaders. Our class also is proud that we won the first prize in the homecoming display contest. Several . representatives from our class participated in the various sports. Margaret .Bentainger and Diane Ellig received letters for their assistance in volleyball. Gary Schacht, Ronald Grundmann, and Ray Doeden received letters in two andfor three -sports, basketball, football, and track. Our class had a major part in the preparation of the Athletic Banquet which was held on April 21, 1959. Our guest speaker was James D. Levitt, Professor of English at Peru. We decorated the gym with orange and black streamers on one wallg a large reproduction of the school building drawn by our classnate, , Alverna Petersen, on the north wallg pictures of the four sports and the balls to go with these sports decorated one wallg and the fourth wall contained banners of every school that we met in competition during this past year. The tables were decorated with balls, dolls that were dressed in the appropriate sport attire, nets or goals or bankboards, and nutcups and programs that resembled scoreboards. A marvelous meal was served by our school cooks. The entire community was invited and we all enjoyed ouselves. On March 13, 1959 , our class gave a St. Patricks Day dance for the entire high school and faculty. ' Alverna Petersen, Ad:-ith Stutheit , Margaret Bentzinger, and Diane Ellig were chosen by the juniors to usher at the junior class play. Two girls, Diane Ellig and Margaret Bentzinger, were unable to attend so Judy Doeden helped the others. Iva Dell Behrens, Ray Doeden, JoyceAnn Haeffner, Gary Schacht, Patricia Probst, and Ronald Grundmann were chosen to be the waiters and waitresses for the Junior-Senior Banquet. A field trip to Tecumseh was enjoyed by our class. We obtained our learners' permits if we were fifteen and one-half years of age. We made a visit to the judge's office, also. Mrs. Rosa Grundmann, Mrs. Albert Schacht, and our instructor, Mr. Mullins, furnished transportation. On the way home we had lunch at the Skyview Drive-In. We are all looking forward to being juniors this coming fall. PM ff' 1. kv- 4 . X' ' 4. C3' ik TTA, ,MLM JE i W A if-sit'-'it f rv Sn 23 A 1:5 Q 2 fm 3 3 H 7 . I' . Q 12 U? Darrell Albers Ted Kroese Dale Jeanne Dennis Bruce Beasterfeld Marianne Eleanor Dermann Gerking Hall of Fame??? Mueller Larry Schmidt Arlin Stutheit Aren't we cute? I Eunice We'll be glad when its over. Wiebke ! X, X 1 3 mf Leg Q. .I x . ,,f ' . s . 1' Ppfqdysjfq ,EgfQL rv fi' W? 2 11, A I .fix -,vi W 1 nf, Q' iii 5i3!itas!L hw x, .aQZi5N8 A ,vp J I W 4 xg., 5 in p . x --ev gf -,., FRESHMEN Fnomcs - 0'-11 ' gh school career began Septemberi 1, 1959. On that day we registered, elected class officers, and selected a s - ' onsor. Mr. Richard Kumpf was elected our class sponsor. Dale Mueller was chosen president, Ted Kroese, vice-president, Marianne Poppe, secretary-treasurer, and Eleanor Schacht as newsreporter. D Our class consisted of eleven members. They were Jeanne Beasterv feldy Marianne PODpe, Eleanor Schacht, aunicehwicbkc, Darrall1A1barsi Dennis Der ann, Bruce Gerking, Ted Kroese, Dale Mueller, Arlin Stutheitg and Larry Schmidt. For our course of studv for the year we selected English,,general science, world geography, algebra,. home economics for the girls, and shop for the boys. On the first day, too, ve met our new teachers. Mrs..Sarah Beckk mann was to teach Us English, Mr. Kumpf began the terrific task of push- ing science and algebra into our heads, Mrs. Dorothy Lively drew us in the world geography class, and the girls in home Mullins got to be the boys' shop instructor and physical education director. Mrs. Eunice Parrish was the girls' physical education teacher and Mrs. Maxine Hahn became our new music teacher. On September 12, 1958, the dreaded Freshmen Initation was held We came to school dressed in various costumes. The costumes were as follows: Jeanne Beastcrfeld wore cover-alls, an old hat, ' shoes, and had a pipe in her mouth. Marianne Poppe wore a long night- gown, beach sandals, ribbons in her hair, and 'carried a roll of toilet paper. Eleanor Schacht wore long underwear, a derby, sand men's bedroom slippers. Eunice Wiebke wore overalls, men's work shoes, and carried a sledge hammer. Darrall Albers wore a gunny sack dress, and had to go bare-footed. Dennis Dermann wore a bathing suit and bathing apparrel. Bruce Gerking was adorned in a skirt, a garter belt, and had a towel wrapped around him. Ted Kroese looked very feminine in a tight skirt and a sweater. Dale Mueller came dressed as an Indian. Emmy Schmidt was dresses as a baby, with diapers, bottle, and a doll buggy. Arlin Stutheit completed the picture with the wearing of aa strapless dress, nylon stockings, and high heels. we all wore an .oniona ont a string around our neck, had lipstick all over our faces, and corn starch in our hair. That night the Seniors had a party in our honor. we had a picnic lunch, after which we displayed our courage by doing ' various skits. To end the day, we were entertained by a dance. The freshman class gave a dance in the honor of the seniors-on the night of April 10, 1959. The school gymnasium was decorated with pic- tures of famous singers, pictures of records with a name of a hit song on them, and a list of the top ten songs. Two members of our class received letters for participatingi11one or more of the physical education sports. They were Ted Droese and Dale Mueller. Ted Droese received the honor of having his name put on the trophy for the highest percentage of free throws in basketball. we are all looking for to being one of the upper classmen next fall M X 5: NN. gh , in 5 ,.a 'vi A - 'T 1 11. 5, L. . SMALL VOCAL GR OUPS R322 -, 'inn a iff, ' f paxsi dbtapx I NWPQQ . -,X ' 6, AQVIQYX I kgggg my .iii W Y Ywr, :Y v Y , 'W 1 3 X O Q54F5 M LEDIOUS TUNES ' p A brief Summary .of'.the, activities ithat were 'heldf by-thbamusic department are as follows: There were twenty beginning instrumentalists. Advanced band consisted of 33 members. Since there were somefsen- iors in our group, we will not have Rozella Beasterfeld and Mary Jane Damme with us next fall. we zhave marched and performed in our newly purchased band uniforms for our Homecoming football game and at various other programs. The greatest highlight of our season was the Lincoln Centennial Parade, in which we took part with Ardith Pratt as our drum magor. Our whole:sehooljpresentedaa 'Christmas program which included .all elementary vocalists, the nativity scenes with appropriate vocal selec- tions and the high school glee clubs and advanced band in concert. A Spring Music Festival was presented by the high school students who have studied either vocally or instumentally, or in small, large or solo groups in preparation for district contest. we submitted 2h entries in the district contest at Auburn. we received several excellents and a few superiors. A Grade School Music Festival was held in the school gymnasium. Vocalists and instrumentalists were featured. Fourteen instru entalists from the grades went to the Tecumseh Junior High Clinic. Our department also furnished program music for the: Johnson County Teachers Banquet Father and Son Banquet Junior Play Cook Community School Dedication Senior Play Athletic Banquet Junior Senior Banquet Baccalaureute Com encement and, b all other programs in our school and community whenever needed. Specific programs not mentioned herein are mentioned elsewhere in this publication. Queen King Susie Dale . X Demaeece Schmidt ROYALTY AND ATTENDANTS DRESS REI-IERSAL FOR CLASS PLAY C H O W T I M E AT THE LIBRARY - M , ILM, 0 h,,A f-- W 1 Rex Y o' . W, M 1 Q J F 4 Y S R my 1 3 7, ,A:.WHlE' -A V ':-we af 4- AS X if , x 'axi ,W , , gr . 'Ia f. Y V -1, . , ' - -' Pvffswaif fav .N k if yi, 4 'V if 2 ' W ,ag 1 f -.f '. iii ,wh X X V 'RL A ii4Qi3??e i iz Q, SNAPSHOTS Q d 11 5 ,n FQ. ?. 2, , ,Man 7 ,imxmf w Q , vfy, , . 2 ff f K! fr? in 5 Wil, ff agivflfm' ,3 ,,,wn Q -fy wbffifb 'f If m H IIIIIZIIIQIIZIIWIIIIII S 9 8, F Q R ffl 5 lv L -S :E A 1 P. 43 IE! J FOOTBALL TEAM First row---Jack Haeffner, Neal Bentzinger, Dale Schmidt, Tom Powell, Ronald Yearsleyg Second row---Robert Doeden, Gordon Hopp, Robert Schmidt, Dave Weber, Howard Mann- schreck, Student Manager Lonnie Wohlers: Third row---R0n- ald Grundmann, Ray Doeden, Gary Schacht- Coach Mullins, Fourth ,0w--..Ar11n Stuunen, Dale Mueller, Ted FFOSSS, Darrell Albers, and Dennis Dermann. VOLLEYBALL TEAM First Row: Student Managers Rozella Beasterfeld,Lynda Oetken Second Row: Shirley Thompson, Susie DeFreece,Lois Bader, Third Row: Joan Mueller, Ardith Pratt, Arlenn Behrens, Margaret Bent- zinqer, Diane Elllg, Fourth Row: Linda Ocker, Joyce Oetken, Mary Ann Parde, Elaine Finke, Mrs. Eunice Parrish, Coach. BASKETBALL A TEAM BASKETBALL B TEAM First POW---Arlyn Neeman, Dave Weber Robert G0 rdon Hopp Darrell Eggdena Argln Stutheit, Rey DOSGBUI, 59C0Ud Albers Coach Mullins, Robgig gag idgergy Mullins: Jack Haeffnerg Dennis Dermann, Dale C m ' 'ed KPOSSS Tom Powell, and Mueller, Gary Schacht Ronald Grundmann. , Cheerleaders:Poppe,Oetken,DeFreece,Behrens VQI I I: VEBJLXL -Lf -L , Cook 11, 13 6, Lg Alumni Cook 9, 11 - 2, 5 Nemaha Cook 15, 13 6, 7 Elmwood cook 5, 12, 15 13, 3, 2 Elk creek Cook 8, 8 h, 6 Avoca Cook 12, 8 6, 5 Talmage Cgok 6 5 10, 9 Table Rock Cook S, 10 h, 6 Johnson Cook 8, 10, 3 10, 8, 9 Panama Cook 8, 13, 12 10, 3, 1 Lewiston Cook 10, 7 5, 5 Brock Cook 5, B 6, 10 Dunbar Cook 11, 15 B, 2 St. Bernard Cook 9, 1h 7, 9 Stella Cook 2, lb, h 11, h, 12 Thayer . Won 11 fLoSt' h Players: Periods Points Players: Periods Points Joan Mueller 35 67 Margaret Bentzinger 6 h Mary Parde 35 73 Shirley Thompson 16 17 Arleen Behrens 35 52 Ardith Pratt 12 9 Joyce Oetken 3h 32 Lois Bader 9 11 Elaine Finke 32 29 Linda Ocker 10 13 Susie DeFreeoe 28 3h Diane Ellig 10 11 Mary Damme 6 h FOOTBALL . Won O Lost I Players : Howard Mannschreck 3h Talmage Cook 0 3h Dunbar 1 ' Cook 6 52 Stella Cook 6 L15 Elk creek cook 1h Q6 Johnson Cook 12 39 Brock Cook 0 25 Table Rock Cook 18 hh Nemaha cook 26 Players: Neal Bentzinger David Weber Ray Doeden Robert Doeden Gordon Hopp Dale Mueller Darrell Albers Bob Schmidt Ted Kroese Tom Powell Gary Schacht Dennis Dermann ' Jack Haeffner Dale Schmidt Ronald Grundmann Ronald Yearsley Arlin Stutheit -5553: - . ,-.Q '.'f , if-.T ..,s,.,. ,-,', . ,' .-, -.. .Q , ,n .'-' -,,, I--. .-.'. ,-U '--'.- iff' .-:-1-2:-' .-3111. . -. 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' ' ' I it - ' F gf-Q:-gif 1 A P , +4 Roger Mavis Carol Ralph Neemann Reuter Rosenthal Scheer Jean Schmidt Dale Seeba David Seeba Diane Stuthelt Joan Wellensiek FIRST GRADE Jimmy Armknecht Jerry Brinkman Donna Cropp Larry Dieckgrafe Steve Bridgmon Janice Doeden Alta Eisenhauer Edgar Chris Dorn Effken Mary Gottsch Johnny Hays Wayne Hitzeman Ivan Klein Connie McGaugh Kathy Moeller Delores Neemann Arlin Debby Panko Sinnen Connie Staack Kristy White Sandra Wiebke Steve Zabel KINDERGARTEN David Antholz Janet Budt Judy Cropp Barbara Dieckgrafe Lois Dieckgrafe Debby Ricky Randy Ricky Doyle Bruce Hazen Hazen Holscher Johns Neemann Noerrlfnger JoDell Riensche Terry Ricky Rosenthal Schulte Mark Stutheit Don Wellensiek Joan Wohlers Susan Zabel Q f , ' 1- 43 I , if s 1 . 54 ' wlwzgxf EIGHTH cnannr p DEW Eighteen enthusiastic boys and girls entered the ha11S'0f the Cook school building and found their way to the eighth grade h0mG POOM' Nine boys and nine girls signed the roll. This was the first' year our class had had more than one teacher, other than a music teacher. Besides our home room teacher and sponsor, Mrs. Eunice Parrish, we have recieved instruction from Mr. Richard Khmpf and Superintendent Rex Coatney. i , I On Friday, September 12, 1958, .we organized NA Young Americanst Club.u we elected Barbara Doeden, presidentg Tom Bronzan,'Ti06'Ff9S1den I Hilma Hahn secretary, and Kenneth Kraenow, treasurer. We had a meeting every week,and discussed various ways we could help OUT Schoolt i g community, we had a White Elephant Sale and gave the proceeds o landscaping project. We had a bake sale to obtain curtains for the evmnasium so we could have movies. We celebrated Halloween by having a sock-hop in the school gymnasium Our Christmas party consisted of playing various games and our gift exchange. This was also a farewell party for Gary Kaster, he had moved to Tecumseh and so was leaving us. Our class presented him with an identification bracelet engraved with his name and our club name. We had a roller skating party with the seventh grade to celebrate Valen- tine's Day. On March 31, 1959, we celebrated the birthday's of the students and Mrs. Parrish. we played games and were served refreshnents. we had a volleyball team and a basketball team. The girls played our high school girls and junior high school girls from other towns. The team won five and lost three. The basketball team met. the high school second team and junior high teams from various towns. The boys won seven and lost four. we received second place in the grade school basketball tournament at Table Rock. Table Rock received first. Our competent cheerleaders were: Barbara Doeden, Hilma Hahn, and Beverly Schmidt. We were honored at a dance given by the Pep Club on May 15, 1959. we enjoyed it very much and look forward to more activities with the high school next year when we are freshmen. At last the eve of our graduation arrived. On Thursday May 21, 1959, we completed the first great phase of our education, grade school. As a climax for this great event weplanned to go swimming and have a picnic during the first week of June. we completed our various textbooks, and as a climax . we took an educational excursion to Nebraska City on Tuesday, May 12, 1959. The News Press, The Coco Cola Bottling Company, The Otoe Foods Factory and The American Meter Plant proved to be very interesting. we are looking forward to being ngreenn freshman next fall. -....,,, .. f if cp' 17--K, .0 -C .rw-,Q X QQESZ , . kggglgggz SEVENTH GRADE On September l, 1959, fifteen seventh grade pupils entered the newv School building searching for the room which was to be our new home room. This was our first experience in the new building and our first in junior high. We were assigned a home-room teacher, Mrs. Ruth Doeden, who vvould teach us mathematics and language arts each after- noon. For the first time in our school careers, we had other 'teaohers. Mr. Jerry Mulins was our social studies teacher, Mrs. Dorthy Lively was our science and!--health teacher, Mr. Jerry Mullins and Hrs. Eunice Parrish werejxp physical education teachers, and Mig, Maxine Hahn was the music'instructor. . . . . ..l - -- Theasexnentdgraders .hadnseveral .parties , duringuthe year. Hall: oween party was held at Mrs. Doedefis farm home with a Weiner roast?--1-3851 a number of games. At Christmas timeanames were-drawn and a sift-axe change was held. A refreshment committee and entertainment 'committee provided lunch and games. On larch 3l,,Vrs4 Dbcden and Mrs. Parrish entertained thes-seventh- and-eighth-gradeeuatna party in the-gym.-3Bhas party was in the honor of the two teachers' birthdays in March. 'The junior high pupils also held a joint Valentine Party. It was a roller skating party at Grundmannfs Skating Rink. Lunch was served at'Un close of the evening's activities. Cn May 8, we seventh graders hiked three miles north of town. we followed a creek that began about half way on our journey and ended near'Wiese's and Behren's. A Weiner roast was held at the Doeden farn1and the group played games until about six-thirty. Mrs. Doeden and Mrs. Ervin Router brought most of us back to town. ' On Tuesday, May 12, the sixth, seventh'and eighth grade pupils went to Nebraska City in two buses. Delmar Seeba an. Emil Doeden were the drivers. Mrs. Gay McGaugh, Mrs. Lee Bridgmon, Mrs. Melvin Sinnen, Mrs. Ray Schacht, Mrs. Frauklin Hays, Mrs. Ervin Schmidt, Mrs. Doedernandikiss White sponsored the group. They visited the Nebraska City News-Press, Otoe Foods Canning Factory, Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, American Meter Plant, and John Brownfs Cave and Picnic Grounds. A tour of the Brick and Tile Plant was postponed due to the rains so the group drove across the Missouri River and into Fremont County, Iowa. They returned to Cook about 3:30, a very tired group but happy they had been able to have such an enjoyable outing. ' Academically, we have completed nearly all of our.teXts. Many pro- jects and problems were worked upon during thc year. we feel we have worked hard and are looking forward to our next step up the ladder of education. SIXTH GRADE Twenty three eager boys and girls entered the sixth grade on Sep- tember 1, 1958. There were ten girls and thirteen boys. During the year, Jimmy Kaster and Jess Rowland moved to another district. We have had no perfect attendance for the entire year, although Jim Sinnen has missed only one-half day. Those having perfect attendance tie first semester are Charles Hays and Dennis Wohlers. Those having per- fect attendance the second semester were Jerry Kroese and Jimmy Sinnen. On October 26, we invited the other grades to our culminating acti- vity for our unit of Mexico. Our program consisted of a choral reading and numerous songs and dances. Then we went to our room for the erup- tion of the volcano we had made. We hai' our Mother's Day Program on April Zhth. We greeted our mothers with corsages we had made. we entertained them with poems, songs instrumental numbers and plays. Twenty six mothers and friends were in attendance. Refreshments of cup cakes and punch were served. Throughout the year the bovs and girls played other rooms in various physical education activities. Some games we won, others we lost, but we have learned that good sportsmanship is the main ingredient in making a good sport. Tuesday, May l2, the sixth through eighth grades traveled to 'Nebr- aska City, for an educational tour. Points of interest that we visited were the Nebraska City Newsillress, Otoe Food, Coca Cola Bottling Company, and the American Meter Plant. This year we organized a club The Young Wildlife Club. Throughout the second semester, we had lessons. As our climax to a most eventful year, we took a hike and held our class picnic on May 20 at the park. FIFTH GRADE The 1958-S9 school year has been a busy one! Studies have given us a challenge and gained knowledge. New friench have been found and old ones' cast aside. Our age has gained one year and we have gained more wisdomgthan the year past. We have become more skilled in athletics and better loosers. During the year we had four vacations from school life for the festive holidays. Also four unexpected days at home because of storms. Our class enjoyed two parties and one picnic together. May 8, 1959 was spent on a field trip to Nebraska City where we visited the Otoe Canmry, John Brown's Cave, Thunderbird Shirt Factory, Coca Cola Plant and the Brick and Tile. We had fun and ,gained new knowledge of our industries close to home. The big event of the year was our class program given in honor of our Mother's. School Days was our play and we carried the theme throughout the program. Many hours of preparation made our program a success. Every one in our room contributed to the production. Without their help and cooperation it would have been impossible. Our year in the fifth grade has ended and now our goal is to be found in the next gradeg but we leave not alone, with us we take knowledge, wisdom, friend,- ship, etiquette, and eagerness to learn. So we bid farewell to the past year and to our friends. ' See you next year Z THIRD AND FOURTH NEWS Our room is happy to have had two students with perfect attendance this year, Nadine Dermann, in the third grade, and Lowell Gerking, in the fourth grade. Over half of our room will be receiving the Summer Weekly Reader. This should be a big help in our reading next fall. The third and fourth grades, seven mothers, and Mr. Emil Doeden, our bus driver, enjoyed a tour to Nebraska City, on Monday, May hth. we toured the canning factory and drove to the bluffs in the morning. Our sack lunches were eaten at John Brown's picnic grounds and then we went through the cave and purchased souvenirs before going to Arbor Lodge for the afternoon. All arrived home tired, but happy to have been able to go on the trip. Patty White, who was ill that day, was missed by all. we have enjoyed working in the fine new building all year. One of the things we have especially enjoyed and talked about most has been the benefits from the Venetian blinds. A E ,v gfmx , A xnxx -.-. 4? ygrnr- x -' 5 il -ff: 3,31 i K' --1 an I, -H I, . HQ, it Ja-f ?.-. -'-Lf , PAN. - , 2- ..' -e --f' ?2s!i?a iiLlQ,V'nM3a,45L4Z .rycf ig' ' X A, :Q Hgh: ' ' ., fx Y. fm 'fini f sa-coma GRADE On September first, seventeen students entered the second grade in a nice new building. Those students were Diane Antholz, Rodney Blecha, Michael Carman, Marcia Damme, Arlene' Doedeng .Dee day? Gottsch, Terry Kaster, Albert Myers, Roger Neemann, Mavis Reuter, Carol Rosenthal, Rakm Scheer, Jean Schmidt, Dale Seeba, David Seeba, Diane Stutheit, and Joan Wellensiek. The boys and girls had fun in going down town and watching the big busses come in from Lincoln. The men gave us souvenirs and eqyned mddng animal balloons to stick in our hair. During the week of Educational Week, we were very happy to have so many of our Mothers come and visit in our class room. Halloween came-and so did many strange faces. we paraded with the other classes of boys and girls, down town. That afternoon we had a Halloween party in our room, playing games and receiving a treat. It didn't seem long until we were preparing our song for the part in the Christman program. we made shiny tinsel, stars, and Christmas trees to hold while we sang UI'm a Little Pine Tree.U The second grade also sang group singing with the other grades. we were sorry to have Terry Kaster leave our room. He moved to Tecumseh just before Christmas. For each of the special holidays we had a party of playing games ad receiving a treat. This was Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter. we took one field trip down town to the Post Office. It was raining that day so Mr. Coatney took us in the bus. Mr. Scheer showed us how me Post Office operates and we enjoyed and learned something new from our trip. orifugiaay, Mayia, .the seg-and grade had a program for, oust m-Mars: Our theme was Around the Clock. Invitations, programs, and reireshment were carried out also with our theme. We had a program of a T.V. program of Around the Clock, sang game--songs and said poems. Then mg lynch were served. We were happy to have Mrs. Ella Schacht pour much ferns, Each second grader had a part in the program and we were happy so many of the mothers were able to come. Friday morning, May 15, the second graders brought their sack lunch and we went on a class picnic to the city park. We had fun playing games and some playing ball, looking at all the signs of spring and finally sitting down to enjoy our lunch. We were very sorry to have Diane Stutheit gone from school so long with whooping cough. We all missed her in our classroom. School has now ended. This year has been a busy and fast one. We each have made new friends and been able to be with our old ones. As we go through school, year after year, we hope the knowledge, experiences, friendships, manners and lessons will be applied each year more and more. Good-bye for this year of 1958 and 1959. We will see you all inthe fall of 1959. X I 6 Yxfj Z, .. Q 57? or., A Finszr amuse 'v On the first day of school 22 children, ll boys and ll girls, entered the beautiful new school building and began a year of work in the first grade. All had one great desire--that being to learn to readi To their surprise and joy they had in a small measure, accomplished this goal when during the first week of October they were able to read their first readers as well as supplementary books. This enthusiasm did not become exhausted for now as the school year draws to a close Jerry Brinkman has reed 229 library books, Janice Doeden 221, James Lrmknecht 176. The other children have numbers that exceed 100 books. This desire to read we- hope will continue for 19 pupils have ordered the Play Time Weekly Reader as a summer carry-over. The habit of cooperation has been cultivated thru the Share Period' each day and Helping Hands Time. It was during this period that oral language expression was developed as each child told of his many daily experiences. We enjoyed the annual Halloween Parade followed by the tradiw-b tional party. Special observances with parties were also had for Thanks- giving, Christ mas, Valentine, Easter and May Day. Special events in which we participated were: American .Education Week with o1.enhouse sfor the community in November, the Annual 'Christ- mas Musical Program .in December, and attending the Dedication Services of our building in January. During National Book Week a field trip was taken to our town library. As a cumulative activity to a social studies unit, a most informa- tive visit was enjoyed at the Farmer's Bank of Cook and Moeller's Store. Several science walks to the city park enriched the study of plant and animal life. r Pet Day was held May 15, in connection with a vreading' projects Cats, dogs, hens and rabbits made up the pet parade. Measles, colds and nflun kept many of our pupils at home for many days throughout the year. we were very sorry to have one pupil, Chris Effken contract rheumatic fever. we missed him so much in our claesss,n but we were pleased he kept up with his homework so well. Our room enjoyed the visits of many Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, brothers and sisters during the past year. we like to have our relatives and friends see us in action and hope their interest will continue as we progress in our school. ' ' 1 O -' 2,2 CD 1 ILNDERGARTEN Eighteen nfive-year-oldsn entered the new school building in Septem- ber l95B, beginning their first year of school life. Many illnesses plagued this class during their introductory year to- wards education. A number of students suffered from chicken pox, three- day measles, flu, colds, strep throats, ear aches, and bronchitis. Two students, Randy Holscher and Don Wellensiek, were ill a number of weeks with rheumatic fever. I Bruce Noerrlinger seemed to be the healthiest of the lot. He was neither absent nor tardy during the entire year. Many important events occurred during the year. Each pupil brought treats for the rest of the room on their birthday. 1 Those bbeervigg birth anniversaries during the summer treated fellow classmates during the school year so that every one could celebrate their nspecialn day together. Halloween was observed by the annual masquerade and parade through the streets downtown. Lunch and treats were given the students by the teacher upon their return to the school room. At Christmas, gifts -were made for the parents and carefully carried home. The children drew names and exchanged gifts at their Christmas party. TWSantaU'served.lunhhi-and gave each child a bag of candy. we sang USanta Claus is Comin' to Townn and nAway in a Mangern in the big Christmas musical presented by the entire school. Valentines were made and colored and a trip to the post- office to mail them to parents was another high light. It was awfully hard to keep this a secret from home folks until the mai1Tarrived.on Valentine's Day. The Valentine party, at school, consisted mainly of opening the nmail boxesu, envelopes gaily colored and decorated with Val- entine designs, and seeing all the pretty Valentines and candies from all of their classmates and friends. Mrs Doeden served lunch and gave each of us a little candy treat. Pretty cards were cut out and colored for parents at Easter time. Favors wereemadecforrpatientswin-thh3Johhson County Hospital. The Easter party consisted of playing games, singing Easter and Spring songs and having a hunt for eggs. The children cut out and colored pretty little baslets for Mother's Day cards. Quite a large number of nursery rhymes, action songs, seasonal sam and other songs were learned during the year. we completed several reading and number readiness books and other activities. A number of new toys were added to our supply of equipment. Two parakeets, Dixie and Pixie, provided much enjoyment for us. we are early looking forward to a few weeks of su mer vacation and then toward being in the first grade next fall. . v W f fn