Corder High School - Blue Jay Yearbook (Corder, MO)

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To--Coach Buhlig, another girl to eat a well balanced breakfast of coffee and cake while study- ing Nutrition in Health. To--Jim Frerking, the ability not to have any hot arguments in study hall that will not raise the temperature more than 10 degrees Fahrenheit. To--Joyce Liese, my seat on the bus to and from all ball games so that she may retain my “lady-like position.” To--Mr. Edson, someone who is continuously asking to be excused from Glee Club. To--Kenneth Fricke, someone else to torment at noon hour. To--Beneta Manning, my position on the basketball team. May she learn to go off on the right foot when making a lay-up. To--Ernest Angle, my ability to get through four years of high school. To—Mrs. Ann Schumaker, the knowledge of how to use tongs” on a baby. To--Harlan McGinnis, last, but not least, the ability to stay awake during classes and especially while driving a car. I, Pat Goetz, being of surprisingly sound mind and body, after these past years, leave the following: To—Mr. Edson, a new piano player who will be ready when he gives the downbeat. To--Coach, someone else to find excuses to miss P. E. To—Margaret Peppers, my basketball ability, which I never used. To--Irma Boeschen, my ability to make passing grades and still be able to go out at night. To--Sandra Lynn, my ability to get in trouble with little or no effort. To—Dixie Ashford, my ability to keep out of trouble which she needs, and I never used. To—Mary Ann Martin, my piano bench, may she have better luck balancing on it than I did. To—Some Junior, my desk with still some space left for carving. To—All Freshmen, my ability to get through four years of C.H.S. To—My sister Sherry, last, but not least, my books—all of which will be outdated by the time she needs them. I, Lolita Goetz, will to the following people: To--Edward Goetz, my books to study them more than I did. To—Becky Ernstmeyer, my place on the basketball team. To—The eighth grade girls, the ability to grow up before they get into high school. To—Peggy Heins, the ability to be a nice, quiet, refined Senior—like I am. To—Edna Hollis, the front seat on the bus, to and from games, so she won’t have to fight for it. To--Mrs. Hollis, someone else to come back for “seconds.” To--Coach Buhlig, a better basketball team, than he had last year. I, Sue Hackley, being of unsound mind and body, do will these possessions to following people: To—Beneta Manning, someone else to walk to town with on Wednesday and Thursday. To--Faye Cole, someone else to fight with. May they like her as well as I did. To--Becky Ernstmeyer, another soprano, so she won’t get worried just before Glee Club. To—Coach Buhlig, someone else to try everything in their power to get out of Physical Educa- tion. To—Mr. Finnell, someone who can do a little better in bookkeeping. To—Irma Boeschen, my books, may she use them more than I did. To--The Freshmen, the power to get through high school. To--Some lucky Junior, my desk on the Senior’s side of the room.

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Senior Class History On August 31, 1956, thirteen green freshmen wandered into Corder High School. The following officers were elected to lead the class: Joyce Cole . Pat Goetz . . Carole Portell Bob Pragman . . President Vice President . . Secretary . . Treasurer Our class sponsor was Miss Taylor. We had a bake sale for a money-making pro- ject. The class had a wiener roast and a hayride. We were also glad to welcome Sue Hack- ley back into the class in April. The King and Queen candidates were Sharon Tieman and Walter Short. Once again thirteen silly Sophomores entered C.H.S. Starting off the school year we elected the following class officers: Joyce Cole . , Sharon Tieman Carole Portell, Pat Goetz . . Lolita Goetz. , . . President Vice President . . Secretary . . Treasurer . . . Reporter The class sponsor was Mr. True. The class sold Christmas cards for a money- making project. We also sponsored the Sophomore-Senior breakfast. Our King and Queen candidates were Ronnie Liese and Carole Portell, Carole being elected the Carnival Queen. Her escort was Ronnie Liese. We were sorry to lose Walter Short from our class. We also gave a St. Patrick’s Dance on March 7, 1958. We were also sorry to lose Carol Arth. Our Junior year was a busy one. We elected the following officers to lead the class: Joyce Cole........................President Barbara Hockensmith .... Vice President Pat Goetz.........................Secretary Sharon Tieman.....................Treasurer Lolita Goetz.......................Reporter Our class sponsor was Mrs. Ann Schumaker. We sold magazines for a money-making project. The theme of the Prom was A Song in My Heart.” It was held on May 1, 1959. We were sorry to lose Ronnie Liese by death. Also Carole Portell and Dale Driskell left during the year. Barbara Hockensmith moved after school was out. On August 31, 1959, eight sophisticated Seniors entered C.H.S. for the last time. Our class officers are: Robert Pragram.................... President Joyce Cole....................Vice President Linda Schaller.................... Secretary Sharon Tieman......................Treasurer Our class sponsor is Mr. Sander. On March 24, 1959, with the help of Mr. True and Mr. Edson, the Seniors had a very successful play. Our King and Queen candidates were Sharon Tieman and Burdette Horstman. On February 5, 1959, we held a Valentine Dance. The Seniors surprised the faculty of C.H.S. with their sneak day September 19. We are now looking forward to the prom, the breakfast, and especially, to graduation day.