Cresco High School - Spartan Yearbook (Cresco, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1945 volume:

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' uv .-. n ..- nil 743 SPARTAN EWS PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE CRESCO HIGH SCHOOL CRESCO, IOWA Foreword The purpose of a year-book is to serve as a record of the life of the school. The theme of such a book is the motif that runs through it to unite the various divisions. In the sketches on the division pages may be glimpsed rural scenes characteristic of this locality, the winding country roads, inviting homes, richly-stocked barnyards, ripening cornfields, a fine rural life. This is forever a part of all our lives and to it we owe our community and school. Any record of our school life would be incomplete without it. We therefore choose it as the theme around which to build this Spartan. Once more we have come to the close of a happy, eventful and successful year. Before going on to another year, let us pause to review the past and recapture some of its color. Let us stop to recall some of the activities and sounds coming from the halls of our Alma Mater. Wandering through the buildings in the morning, we hear the chorus gaily singing, or perhaps there are strains of martial music coming from the Auditorium where the band is rehearsing. Then we see the students in classes . . . The mathematically-minded ones puzzling over the intricacies of an algebra problem . . . the literature classes struggling to learn lines from Shakespeare's plays . . . the shorthand students with one eye on their shorthand notes and one on the snake cage in the biology room . . . Mr. Standley's boys working industriously in the shop. We see the Home Economics classes working on Red Cross materials . . . the F.F.A. boys discussing the relative merits of different types of seeds . . . the typing classes racing through a ten-minute speed test. We hear the happy voices of the students as they leave their last classes for the day. We hear them singing in the Little Theater or having an exciting basketball game in the gym. Then, later, we wander through the halls which wait in silent expectation of another day or perhaps of a basketball game or wrestling meet in the evening. And as wc remember this happy, successful year, we think of those students who have been here before us, of the boys in the Armed Services. We wish for them all a speedy return to their homes and those they love. We look to the future and carry with us the ideals of Cresco High. We resolve to meet that future unflinchingly, and give the best that is in us to make the most of our lives and the opportunities that shall follow. ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS STUDENT LIFE Contents Back Row: Vivian Fitzgerald, Typist, Imogene Hayes, Circulation Manager, Lovene Eaton, Typistg Marcella I-lenkes, Literary Editor, Marjorie James, Features: Locl Reinhart, Art Editor. Front Row: Bernice Davis, Organizations, Frances Morris, Snapshots, Shirley Bigalk, Business Manager, Clarissa Hein, Editor-in-chief, Arlene Sobolik, Associate Editor, Florence Aebly, Photographs, Keith Thayer, Advertising Manager, David Todd, Sports Editor. These pages were put together by the persistent efforts of the Spartan Staff. We feel that we will be amply rewarded for the long hours spent around the great table in E-4, and count them as one more pleasant memory if these are faithful records of the life of Cresco High, and if, in years to come, someone, in turning the pages, finds happiness in remembering old friendships and has many a laugh at the old pictures. A Spartan is published by hard work, a great deal of discussion and chatter, and some worry. It was not difficult to find questions about which to worry. Could there be Kodak pictures with so great a film shortage? Even now we cannot be sure until we hastily turn to the last pages and see those snapshots looking much as they have looked in the Spartans of all the other years. We, the staff, are deeply appreciative to the artist, Mr. Fred Fischer, who made the drawings that illustrate the rural life theme on the division pages. NX7e are grateful for the cooperation of the teachers and the students. Although we have done our best, we well know that the book is incomplete until each person has the pages of his book filled with the silly, treasured nonsense penned by his friends, the scribbled autographs, and even an occasional ink-spot. We now give this book to you to treasure as one of the happy reminders of your high school life. The STAFF Dedication We, the seniors of tlre Class of 1945, dedicate this Spartan to Mr. Harry Sclvroder in appreciation of his time and and untiring effort spent for fifteen years in our school. In his Work in tl7e Agricultural Department, be has given training of great value, enabling his students to live more useful lives in the community. He has been a friend to us at all times and has done muelv to make our school-days more enjoyable and pleasant. HARRY SCI-IRODER OUR TOWN I , r nv 1 'Q.1'!'AA'r,Y ff' If 4' --5. w- -. L: li V , ,gn ,R ' 'I -.N 2 ., mil' 1 . sy .1 .,, .,,,.,,,,,,,,w,A ,im ..... ,m,,.,A . EE , as Qwvlvwm V-f-1-mvlllfwaf, wwww- .. ,A I W 4 4, N-It ,Jn ,M f ,.............. ,4- ll ll n: :nQ OUR SCHOOL CRESCO HIGH GOES T0 WAR HONOR ROLL Always in our hearts, though it may he unspoken, is a gratitude to the men and women, once members of our high school, who are serving in the armed forces of our country. Of our class, Melvin Mlady left in his third year, and James Hochberger and Floyd Gunderson in the first semester of this year. An Honor Roll on which are three or four hundred names, an Honor Roll touched with the light of gold stars is eloquent witness of the shining contribution Cresco High School is making to the cause of human freedom. How shall We measure their courage and beauty? Their sacrifice how shall we merit? How match with our own their devotion to duty? How answer the hopes We inherit? sA:1n K iVif1'v fivfffr ffm! fluffy and in blur: fmrigmzff liar--xazflcrvd flomax: nvirzffrrrilfs: apple tracy.: Drab nfccdx tfmf band Ifwir f7caa'i in irc-forked rmfrvfnwg Rail fcnccx rmzrfqing disffzrzl !7OIU1ll,z17'1iCX. Administration WALTER HETZEL, Cresco, Iowa Iowa State Teachers College, I5.S ..., University ol Iowa, M.A .... High School Principal. Mr. Wehher is our High School Principal and through our four years of high school we have learned that it is his efficiency and tireless worlc that are responsihlc for a school that always runs smoothly. He has won a firm place in the affections of the students. We are fortunate to know him. MRS. HERMSTAD, Cresco, Iowa Upper Iowa University, BA .... University of Iowa, M.A .... George Xvashington University . . . University of Wisconsin. This is the first year Superintendent Hetzel has spent in Cresco. He came here from Sumner, Iowa. We like his friendly leadership and know we can always he proud of a school that he heads for he upholds high standards of scholarship, sportsmanship, and personal conduct. DONALD D. WEBBER Cresco, Iowa Mrs. Hermstad is the Secretary in the Office of the Superintendent. She is always gracious to us, always pleasant, and straightens out a hundred problems a day, even that perpetual one of the lost locker-key. 7 OUR OWN WHO'S WHO MARIE BAILEY, Cresco, Iowa South Dakota State College, B.S .... Uni- versity of Wisconsin . . . University of Denver . . . Commercial. DOROTHY E. BANKER, Elmore, Minn. Western Union College, B.A .... University of Minnesota . . . English . . . journalism . . . Dramatics. ANTON BEK, Cresco, Iowa DePaul University, MA .... Instrumental Music. ADELAIDE DYKSTRA, Cresco, Iowa Iowa State Teachers College, BA. . Mathematics. ILVA N. FISHEI., Dow City, Iowa Iowa State College, B.S .... University of Colorado . . . Home Economics. I-'RED FISCHER, Cresco, Iowa Iowa State Teachers College, B. A ,... Art. BETTY HAZARD, Cresco, Iowa Drake University . . . Southern Methodist University, B.S .... Physical Education . . . G.A.A .... May Pete. SIDNEY E. I-IOLADAY, Cresco, Iowa Simpson College, B.S .... Denver University, M.S .... Commercial . . . Physical Education. OUR OWN WHO'S WHO MARGARET LEASE, Correctionville, Iowa Morningside College, B.S.M .... Colorado State College of Education . . . Vocal Music OPAL PUDERBAUGI-I Simpson College, B.A .... University of Iowa . . . Normal Training . . . Government HARRY SCI-IRODER, Cresco, Iowa Iowa Stale College, I5.S. . . . Vocational Agriculture. VVILLIS D. STANDLEY, Boone, Iowa Iowa State Teachers College, B.S .... Uni- versity of Iowa . . . Industrial Arts . . . Physical Education. FRANCIS WEATHERFORD, Cresco, Iowa ' Cornell College, M.S .... Science. FERN ZIMMERMAN, Spring Valley, Minn. Hamline University, BA .... University of Minnesota . . . Economics . . . English. ALICE ZIMMERMAN Spring Valley, Minn. Hamline University, B.A .... University of Minnesota . . . Latin . . . English . . . Dramatics. 09 TlIC7C',T a long. fong trail a-ufirzcfiflg Into the fund of my dreams Classes Shirley Mae George Clarissa Hein Kenneth Herold Vincent Hornberger Leonard Lybbert Keith Thayer Doris Montag jean Rathert THEIR DEEDS HERE WILL FOLLOW THEM THERE To be chosen a representative senior is the highest honor Cresco High can confer. Excellent scholarship, character, and helpful participation in extra-curricular activities are considered in selecting the group. These are the eight people chosen for this honor from the class of 1945. Kenneth Herold and Doris Mcliitire were chosen to receive the American Legion Citizenship Awards. Class Data President . . . . . Vincent I-Iornberger Vice President , . David Todd Secretary Bernice Davis Treasurer Shirley Bigalk Colors Maroon and Gold Flower . . White C arna tion Motto. It matters not how long we live, but how. Sponsors Mr. Schroder and Mr. Weatherford FLORENCE AEBLY: Normal Training3 St. Vincent's Academy, K. C. Mo. lg Girls' Club 3,43 May Fete 3,43 Nu Tau Sigma 3,4, V. Pres. 43 Spartan Staff 43 G.A.A. l,2,3,4. . . . ERLIN ANDERSON: General3 Boys' Club 33 EEA. lg Orchestra l,Z,3,43 Wrestling lg Mgr. Football team -13 Wing of the Morning fbaclcstagel 3. BETTY BARRIER: Generalg Harmony I3 Cresconian Staff 43 Girls' Club 3,43 May Eete 4 .... VERNA BETTS: College Preparatory3 Concert Band l,2,3,43 Homecoming Queen 43 Baton Twirler l,2,33 Drum Majorette 4g Wings of the Morning 33 Polly Put the Kettle On Z3 Class Treas. lg G.A.A. l,2,3,43 Girls' Club l,2,3,4, Pres. 43 May Fete l,2,4, Attendant 33 Mixed Chorus l,2,3,43 Howling Hundred Treas. 33 Orchestra l,2,3,43 Soprano Solo 43 Come Rain or Shine 4. SHIRLEY BIGALK: COH1mCfCl3lQ G.A.A. l,2,3,4, Secy. 43 Band l,2,3,3 Marching Band 2,33 Brass Sextet 23 Wings of the Morning 33 Commercial Club 3,43 Girls' Club 3,43 May Fete 33 Class Treas. 4g Spartan Staff 43 Crestonian Staff 43 Come Rain or Shine fbaclcstagel 4. . . . DOROTHY BILEK: Commercial3 Commercial Club 3,43 Girls' Club 334. JEROME BRONNER: Vocational Agriculture3 Cresconian Staff 33 Boys' Club 33 EEA. l,2,3,43 Football l,2,43 Wrestling l,2,3,43 Baseball 4 .... ARLEN CRAWFORD: College Preparatory3 G.A.A. l,2,3,43 Marching Band 43 Band 3,43 Cresconian Staff 43 Declam lg Girls' Club 3,43 Girls' Sextet 3,43 Girls' Glee Club l,2,3,43 May Fete 3,43 Mixed Chorus 3,43 Orchestra 2,3,43 Wings of the Morning fbaclcstagej 3. BERNICE DAVIS: Normal Training3 Wings of the Morning 33 Commercial Club 43 G.A.A. l,2,3,43 Girls' Club 3,43 Girls' Sextet 43 Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,43 May Fete 3,43 Mixed Chorus 2,3,43 Nu Tau Sigma 3,4, V. Pres 33 Class Secy 43 Spartan Staff 43 Come Rain or Shine 4. . . . CHARLOTTE DOTZLER: Commercial3 Commercial Club 3,43 G.A.A. l,Z,3,43 Girls' Club 3,43 May Fete l,2,3,4. EILEEN DRILLING: Commercial3 Commercial Club 3,43 Girls' Club 3,43 Girls' Glee Club 3,43 Mixed Chorus 3,43 May Pete 3,43 Come Rain or Shine 4 .... EDWARD DRTINA: Vocational Agriculture3 EEA. 1,2,3,4. CLASS OF 1945 w-News CLASS OF 1945 QQX Q--31 LOVENE EATON: Commercial5 The Ghost in the Green Gown 35 Commercial Club 3,45 Declam 1,2,45 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 Girls' Club 3,45 May Fete 1,2,3,45 Spartan Staff 45 Wings of the Morning fbackstagel 35 Come Rain or Shinel' 4 .... VIVIAN FITZGERALD: General5 Lime Springs 1,25 Band 3,45 Commercial Club 45 G.A.A. 35 Girls' Club 3,45 Girls' Glee Club, 3,45 Commercial Club 45 Orchestra 45 Spartan Staff 4. SHIRLEY MAE GEORGE: General5 Concert Band 1,2,3,45 Marching Band 1,2,3,45 Clarinet Quartet 2,45 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 Girls' Club 3,45 Girls' Sextet 35 Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Girls' Trio 45 May Fete 1,2,3,45 Mixed Quartet 45 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,45 Orchestra 1,2,3,45 Vocal Solo 3,45 Wings of the Morningn 35 Come Rain or Shine 4 .... FLOYD H. GUNDERSON: Vocational Agriculture5 Ridgeway High School 1,25 Baseball 35 Basketball 35 Boys' Club 35 F.F.A. 3,45 Football 3,45 Westling 45 Army last semester. IMOGENE HAYES: Commercialg Canton High School 1,25 G.A.A. 3,45 Girls' Club 3,45 May Fete 3,45 Spartan Staff 45 Commercial Club 3,4, Pres. 45 Come Rain or Shine fbackstagej 4 .... CLARISSA HEIN: Commercialg Commercial Club 3,45 Cresconian Staff 35 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 Girls' Club, 3,45 Girls' Glee Club, 1,2,3,45 May Fete 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 35 Orchestra 3,45 Spartan Staff 45 String Quartet 3,45 Wings of the Morningi' fbackstagel 35 One- Acts fbackstagej 25 Come Rain or Shine fbackstagel 4. MARCELLA HENKES: Normal Training5 Wings of the Morningn 35 mRed Lamp 35 Declam 15 Girls, Club 3,45 Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Nu Tau Sigma 354, Secy 45 One-Act fdiscussionj 45 Spartan Staff 45 Cresconian Staff 45 Come Rain or Shine fbackstagej 4 .... CHARLES HEROLD: General5 Baseball 1,2,3,45 Basketball 2,3,45 Boys' Glee Club 45 Wings of the Morning 35 Football 45 Wrestling 15 'iCome Rain or Shine 4. KENNETH HEROLD: College Preparatory5 Concert Band 1,2,3,45 Orchestra 2,3,45 Football 1,2,3,45 Wrestling 15 Basketball 35 Baseball 1,3,45 Boys, Glee Club 2,3,45 Boys' Club 35 Boys' Octet 25 Mixed Chorus 2,3,45 Cresconian Staff 45 Class Pres. 35 Howling Hundred Pres. 45 Declam 1,45 Baritone Solo 45 Boys' Quartet 45 Marching Band 1,25 Wings of the Morning fbackstagej 35 Come Rain or Shine 4 .... VINCENT HORNBERGER: General5 Basketball 152,35 Boys' Club 35 Football 1,2,3,45 Class Pres. 45 Track 1,2,3. HATTIE HRUSKA: Commercialg Commercial Club 3,45 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 Girls' Club 3,45 May Fete 1,2,3,45 'iWings of the Morning fbackstagej 35 'lCome Rain or Shine 4. . . . MARIAN HULSEBUS: General5 Denison High School 15 Marching Band 3,45 Concert Band 25 Drum Majorette 45 Cresconian Staff 45 G.A.A. 2,3,45 Girls' Club 3,45 Girls, Glee Club 2,3,45 May Fete 2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 2,3,45 Wings of the Morning fbackstagej 35 Come Rain or Shine 4. MARJORIE ARLENE JAMES: Commercialg G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Girls' Club 3,45 May Fete 2,3,45 Orchestra 2,3,45 Spartan Staff 45 One-Acts fbaclcstagej 25 Wings of the Morning fbaclcstagej 35 Declam 15 Commercial Club 3,4, V. Pres. 45 Cresconian Staff 45 Come Rain or Shine fbackstagej 4 . . . TRAVIS LIENHARD: General5 Boys' Club 35 Wrestling 1,45 Basketball 1. LEONARD LYBBERT: General5 Concert Band 1,2,3,45 Marching Band 1,2,3,45 Baseball l,2,3,45 Boys' Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Boys' Club 35 Boys' Quartet 1,2,3,45 Wings of the Morning 35 Come Rain or Shine 45 Class Pres. 15 May Fete Attendant 35 Mixed Quartet 2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,45 Vocal Solo 45 Orchestra 1,2,3,45 Wrestling 1,3,4. IRVIN T. MCCARVILLE: Vocational Agriculture5 Lourdes High School 1,25 F.F.A. 3,45 Wrestling 3,45 Boys' Club 35 Baseball 45 Wings of the Morning fbaclcstage 3.J DORIS MCINTIRE: General5 Dodge Center 15 Commercial Club 35 G.A.A. I,2,3,4, Pres. 25 Girls' Club 3,45 Girls' Sextet 3,45 Girls' Glee Club 253,45 May Fete 3,45 Mixed Chorus 45 Wings of the Morning fbaclcstageJ 35 Come Rain or Shine 45 Vocal Solo 3,4 .... DORIS M. MONTAG: Generalg Declam l,2,3,45 Girls' Club 3,45 Girls' Glee Club 1,45 Orchestra 2,3,45 American Legion Oratory 35 Wings of the Morning 35 America's Town Meeting 45 Come Rain or Shine fbaclcstagej 45 Cresconian Staff 3. FRANCES MORRIS: Generalg Commercial Club 3,4, Secy. 45 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, V. Pres. 2,3, Pres. 45 Girls' Club 3,45 Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,45 May Fete 3,4, Attendant 15 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,45 Spartan Staff 45 Class Secy. 2,35 Wings of the Morning fbaclcstageJ 3 .... MILDRED POLASHEK: Commercial5 Commercial Club 3,45 Girls' Glee Club 3,45 May Fete 3,4. KENNETH QUALLEY: Vocational Agriculture5 Boys Club 35 Cresconian Staff 45 F.F.A. l,2,3,4, Secy. 4: Boys' Glee Club 2,3,4, Secy. dc Treas. 45 Mixed Chorus 35 Wrestling 3,45 SHIRLEY RAMAKER: Normal Training5 Nu Tau Sigma 3,45 Marching Band 1,2,3,45 Concert Band l,2,3,45 Clarinet Quartet 2,45 One-Act fbaclcstagej 45 May Fetc 3,45 Orchestra 4. JAMES RATHERT: General5 Basketball l,2,3,45 Boys' Club 35 May Fete Attendant 25 Cresconian Staff 45 Howling Hundred Secy 35 Class V. Pres. 35 Wings of the Morning 35 Come Rain or Shine 4 .... JEAN RATHERT: College Preparatory5 Marching Band 1,2,35 Concert Band 1,2,35 Cresconian Staff 45 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 Girls' Sextet 45 Girls' Glee Club l,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 2,3,45 May Fete 253,45 Attendant 25 Orchestra 2,35 Accompanist 3,45 Howling Hundred V. Pres. 45 Girls' Club 3,4, V. Pres. 35 Wings of the Morning fbaclcstagej 35 Come Rain or Shine 4. CLASS OF 1945 CLASS OF 1945 491+ LOEL REINHART: General, Marching Band 1, Concert Band 1, Baseball 1, Boys, Club 3, Clarinet Quartet 1, Spartan Staff 4, Wrestling 1 .... DORCAS BEA RUTHER- FORD: Commercial, G.A.A. l,2,3,4, Commercial Club 3,4, Girls' Club 3,4, May Fete 2,3. EUGENE SCHOEBERL: Vocational Agriculture, Football 3,4, Wrestling 3,4, Co-Captain Football 4, Cresconian Staff 4, F.F.A. l,2,3,4, V.Pres. 3, Treas. 4, Boys' Club 3 .... ARLENE SOBOLIK: Normal Training, Concert Band 1,2,3,4, Marching Band 1,2,3,4, Clarinet Quartet 2,4, One- Acts lbackstagej 2, Declam 2, G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Girls' Club 3,4, Girls' Glee Club l,3,4, May Fete 1,3,4, Nu Tau Sigma 3,4, Pres. 4, Spartan Staff 4, Cresconian Staff 4, Commercial Club 4, Wings of the Morning lbaclcstagej 3, Come Rain or Shinen 4. DAVID TODD: General, Band 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4, Boys' Glee Club 1,2,4, Boys' Club 3, Boys Quartet 2, Football 1,2,3,4, Captain 4, May Fete Attendant 1, Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4, V. Pres. 1,4, Pres. 2, Orchestra 1,2,3,4, Spartan Staff 4, Track 1,2,3,4, Wings of the Morningi' 3, Come Rain or Shine 4 .... KEITH THAYER: General, Boys' Club 3, Treas. 3, Cresconian staff 4, Boys' Glee Club 3,4, Spartan Staff 4, Wings of the Morning fbaclcstagej 3, Come Rain or Shine fbackstagej 4. RUDOLF TUCHEK: General, Boys' Club 3, Cresconian Staff 4, Class Treas. 3, Wings of the Morning lbaclc- stagej 3 . . . MARTIN VAGTS: Vocational Agriculture, Football 3,4, Wrestling 3,4, Boys' Club 3, Mixed Chorus 3, F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Secy. 3, Cresconian Staff 4, Boys' Glee Club 3,4, Pres. 4. JAMES WALTERS: Vocational Agriculture, Lourdes 1,2, F.F.A. 3,4 .... DOROTHY EILEEN ZELLER: Normal Training, Commercial 4, G.A.A. 1,2,3, Girls' Club 3,4, Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,4, May Fete 3,4, Nu Tau Sigma 3,4, Treas. 3, Wings of the Morning 3, Q'Comc Rain or Shinen lbaclcstagej 4. IRVIN MINEAR: General, Boys' Club 3, Wrestling 3. THE JUNIOR LOG . . Top Row: Raphael Albertson, Maria Appel, Helen Benson, Darlene Birtwistle, Dorothy Blaser. Sefond Row: Lyle Brown, Dorothy Bruening, Ralph Buntroclc, Donald liurr, Kenneth Carman. Third Row: Dorothy Crosier, Catherine Culhert, Leonard Daman, Gerald Drilling, Gene Duncan. Fourtfr Row: Alice Lee Elwood, Betty Ann Evans, Lester Fields, Williaiii Foley, Juanita Fye. CLASS OF 1946 THE JUNIOR LOG . . Top Row: Paul Gerber, Doris Groshens, James Grosser, Laurel Hatch, Kenneth Heicle. Second Rout Roger Jacobson, Ila james, Margaret -Icrclcc, Geraldine Korhcl, Elcanore Kratz. Third Row: George Milbrath, Norma Miller, Loretta Mitchell, George Mohr. Floyd Monthy. Fourth Row: Phyllis Moser, John Murray, Joyce Novak, Patricia Owens, Charles Powers. CLASS OF 1946 THE JUNIOR LOG . . Top Row: Kenneth Rassman, Eugene Ratz, Bernard Richardson, Lawrence Riniker, Mavis Sandman. SCCOIICI Row: Dorothy Scliemmel, Betty Sliflca, Carol Solomon, Oakley Sovereign, Lois Steinmetz. Third Row: Darlene Stevens, Ruth Stoll, john Thomson, Rita Tupy, Donald Webber. Fourth Row: Marilyn Weimtworth, john Wfilclman, Dorothea Woodard, Dons Jean Young. CLASS OF 1946 SOPHOMORES Sixth Row: David Anrlciwon, Robert Ringeon. Howard XVall-avr, ticorgc Pllwoocl, Alfred Miles, Roger Xifcntwortlm, Donald Mobs, Reuben Appel, Mr. lloladay. Fifth Row: Donald lluvlilat-i'g'c1'. llurncll llavcn, Lllarlcs llauck, llonaltl Kalislu-lc. Norman l'CiE'1'hUll, Donald Dvorak, lillis lfravcl, Robert Fravel, Kcnuctli Mobs. Fourth Row: William Lt-fcrinlc. Rapllacl tirinnn, ,Iobn llickford. Robert 'llil1IIIlt'l'lll2iIl, Connie Mayo, lilarycau l,Ulll8.S, Mavis lit-tts, Daniel Lyons, xvllllllll Calaban, llonalml Carman. Third Row: Marilyn Vctcrson. Martha lfayc llotzcnrocl, llclcn llannnonfl. Ilorotby f,iHl'ClllL'l', Uclurcf Quallcy, llctty Sclnvcbcrl, llarlcnc lluntcr, Doris Rite, Martha l.t-ulnl Marion l'lOtJ1llll2lll, Arthur llrtina. Marvin Xygaarnl. Second Row: l,UX'L'llt' Stinson, Rlilmlrccl Panulc, Xxilllllii Malia, tit-ralmlinc lluvcy. Ranuwna Raclcclicl, .xl'lCIlL' Tcavli. Sarah jane Ratbcrt, tiloria Vrawka, lrcnc llorsctb. l':l1Ql'IlL' lil'Cli5lll'CCllCl'. Robert Duncnlan. First Row! tions Faliabnry, 'lllIQl'1l Rita l3rcxx'cr, Rcva llnrr, .Xlivc Ilcllt- Saton, iil'Zit'l' Dcrr, Charlotte Felton, Ruby 'l'aylor, Madonna Licnliarfl, Evelyn Davis, litlicl lligalk, Rita Polaslick, james Salisbury. FRESHMEN Sixth Row: ficralfl Xzuli. filcrtvn Miller, liuggcr Kratz. l.c5tcr lfllinuwmi. Kenna- xlmnw, lit-an iil'Url1Cllh, Ralph llUl'llllL'l'5IL'l', iiilbcrt KllI1g5llL'llIl. Fifth Row: Rirliawl Zcllcr. Cliarlw Reinbart. Francis Storlic, XYillian1 llvorak. liugcm .Xlu-rg, l.t-miartl llronnur. Yinccnt 'l'ln'at-uert, Eugene Verry, Urvinc Drilling, Dax' llurxt. liunalcl tapoucb. Fourth Row: Robert C2i1llk'I'lFll, tliarlcw llaaf, Rlclvin llg-nlcca, l':llQ'CIIC l.ybbcrI, XYill:n1rl llnrst. Ruth .Xnn l.mx'ry, liZll'Il1L'll llCIl1ll'lL'liSOIl, .Xrlis liLlllllL'I'sUIl. Rubcrt llatvli. Zcnu Kappw. Third Row: .Xnn Xatvig. lin-tb Xagcl, lirlitb Morgan, lillcn Ricliartls, lionnic i'2lI'IIl1llI . . , , . Marx' llarvcv. lwvcc lialu-r, Rlm-iwcflcf XX altcrs, l.m'cnC Miller, XX cnccslas ll'Cll1UYSli Second Rovsf: Xlrf. llylwtra, llfwotliy llnvcy. lk-atricc l:L'llL'l, ,Xrlctta tirnnni, M1 Stannllcy. First Row: Xanvy liatun, Maxim- Shafer. ju .Xnn llcnkcf. -loan NlL'yk'l's. Lurrainn llQl111bK'll, tilacly- llL'lL'l', fllaflyy Zeller, llurfwtlmy SlL'YQllSU.l, Rt-gina larolan, llumtlix llilrgt-N, Yirgil llrilling. 1' 'fl' A fmzc on the fm' fmrizon Tfvc infinite. tcndcr xfqy, The ripc, riff: linlx of the Cornficfzlx. And the wifd geese failing high. Qrganizations 3' MAY TIME AT-CRESCO HIGH Accompanied by the strains of the beautiful Triumphal March, Harold Steinmetz, Lord of May, led the processional to the throne where he crowned Kathleen Duncan May Queen. The attendants were: Seniors: Helene Haven, Raymond Murray, Juniors, Verna Betts, Leonard Lybbertg Sophomores, Betty Ann Evans, Herbert Holt, Freshmen, Dorothy Gardner, Howard Walker. Robert Wilke was crown bearer and the trainbearers were Gary Lienhard and George Champlin. The dances varied from the graceful waltz to a snappy jitterbug number. The interpretative dances were presented by the physical training classes under the direction of Miss Betty Hazard. LOYALTY SONG Welre loyal to you, Cresco High Weill ever be true, Cresco High Vffeill back you to stand ,Gainst the best in the land, For we lcnow you have sand, Cresco High, Rah, Rah! So land on that ball, Cresco High XX'c7re backing you all, Cresco High, Our team is our fame protector, On boys, for we expect a victory from you, Cresco High, Che-hel Che-hal Che-ha-ha-hal Che-he! Che-hal Che-ha-ha-hal Cresco. Cresco. Cresco. f K Fling out that dear old flag of rose and black, Lead on your sons and daughters lighting for you Lilce men of old, on giants, placing reli- ance, shouting defiance, Oslcy-wow-wow! Amid the broad green plains that nourish our land, For honest labor and for learning we stand, And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Alma Mater, Cresco High! X HONOR OR WHAT? Highlights in the assembly programs during the year were the three one-act plays. The casts were as follows: The Girl from Brazilnz Maryeau Lomas, Bonnie Carman, Arlene Soholilc, Audrey Bigallc. Sarah Rathert, Evelyn Davis, Joan Meyer. Blue Beaclsw: Carol Solomon, Willard Hurst, Alice Eaton, 'Io Anne Henlces. Garlic: Shirley Henle, llozel Barlow. Maryorle Carmen, Diiedor. Miss Banker, Connie Rrnlriw IJ:-mlli-,i Carman, Karl Von Grieg' Robert Hamrnond, Lily Miller: Constance Llckleiq, Wally Tapper Hail Ritter, Pansy Henshawi Oonalsellc Richards, Joe Rigby Horoltl Steinmetzj Grace Barlow: Maxine Perry ll I On Our Street Seniors, I944 ll ll Ever Since Eve Juniors, 1944 Fooilwall player: Roger Jacobson: Preston Hughes, John Thomson, Lucybell, Phyllis Moser, Foollrfill rilayei: John Wlldmavwg Johnny Clover: Kenneth Carman, Susan Blake Alice Lee Elwood, Cappy Dlnvilil Weliliei, Mr. Quinn: George Mohr, Mrs. Clover: Dorothy Crosier, Miss Willard, Betty Ann Evans, Mi Clover. Lcsler Fields: Spud Erlwin: Bernard Richardson, Belly Erwin: Dorothy Schemmel, The last of the 0116-ACES was presented at the annual Christmas assemlwly. The jones' amusing Christmas in Pop Reads the Christmas Carol, was portrayed lwy mln' liollowing people: Bernard Richardson, Juanita Pye, Daniel Lyons, Gene Lyhlwert. Grace Derr, Madonna Lienhard, Otto Lienhard. TRAGEDY OR NOT? AS I SAID BEFORE Bock Row: Betty Ann Evans, Marion l-loopman, Ruth Stoll, Madonna Licnharrl, Bonnie Carman, Reva Burr, Kenneth Hcrold, Willard Hurst. Front Row: Joyce Novak, Evelyn Davis, Dorothy Crosicr, Miss A. Zimmerman, Doris Montag, Audrey Bigalk. The declamation group worked early and late On their selections. Thirteen students took part in the Home Declamatory Contest. The winners were: Dramatic, Betty Ann Evans, Oratorical, Doris Montagg Humerous, Lovene Eaton. The Preliminary Speech Contest with Cresco, Decorah and Ridgeway competing was held here liehruary 22, with Miss Ann Simely of Hamline University as critic judge. Doris Montag received a lirst rating in Oratory, Lovene Eaton in Humorous, Kenneth Herold in Extemporaneous Speaking, and Betty Ann Evans in Interpretive Reading. These people represented Cresco at the Pre-District Contest held at Decorah March 12. Kenneth Herold received a first rating in Original Oratory and in Extemporaneous Speaking. 1-ie went to West Union March 19 to represent Cresco in the District Contest. He later went to Atlantic to represent Cresco at the State Contest in Extemporaneous Speaking. -1- Ever so often someone comes to school with a new hillfold or bracelet and, when it is admired Y by friends, the student proudly announces, '1 made it myself. With Mr. Fischer as instructor, this rou of oun artists mastered several crafts. Some other activities were a u et show tellinv g P Y e H P , 1, the story of Christmas, at the Christmas party for the juniors and seniors, and the redecorating of the art room. Une of the most amusing social events of the year was a dance March 17, sponsored hy the cluh. The students came to the hard timesv party in their most ragged clothes. ART FOR ART'S SAKE l Back Row: Roger Kratz, Patricia Owens, Charles Hass, Dorothy Burgess, Mr, Fischer, Phyllis Moser, Lester Fields, Darlene Olson, Charles Powers. Front Row: Richard Zeller, Merten Miller, Alice Lee Elwood, lla James, Francis Storlie, Ruth Stoll, Daniel Lyons. ,www '?' s. Nh' i if t if S . xg 9 ,pn .5 5 1133, . X i5,.E 1 K ' 'Q Y A! wr 'sf my X 4 PM 5 1 I x. 'sf' Q we x Q, 'G Q :E V 'Www ff, W1 v -b ,A 2 ,X 5 Yi if I' -1 A, 'W 1 ig S 55 FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER FIRST SEMESTER-Buck Row: Eugene bchaclverl, Kenneth Qualley, Betty Barrier, Marian Hulsclius, Miss Banker, Front Row: Martin Vagts, Arlen Crawford, Joan Ralherl, James Rathcrt, Kcnnclh Hcrolrl, Keith Thayer. SECOND SEMESTER-Third Row: lla James, Lillian Lanz, Grace Derr, Catherine Culbert, Arlene Sobolik, Miss Banker, Joan Meyers, Norma Jean Miller, Phyllis Moser, Marjorie James, Keith Thayer, Bernard' Richardson. Second Row: Ruth Ann Lowry, Alice Lee Elwood, Jo Anne Henkes, Juanita Fye. First Row: James Rathcrt, Kenneth l-loroltl, Jcan Ralhcrt, Shirley Bigalk, Arlen Crawford, Marcella Henkcs, I TAKE MY PEN IN HAND Wl16fC,S the dummy? . . . Did you finish those heads? , , , When'5 the deadline? , , . What happened to those ears? . . . Say! Where the heck did my feature go? . . . Such are the queries and evidences of distraction expressed by those youthful journalists, the members of the Cresconian staff. Digging through dirty attics for interesting cuts and unearthing student opinion, the staff produced . . . of all things . . . a monthly newspaperl Since there was a ulournalism class only in the first semester, the second semester staff was composed of volunteers. It became an extra-curriculxtr activity with worlc being done sixth periods and outside of school hours. XVQ certainly have to hand it to them .... They published a good paper under the direction of Miss Banker. YEA TEAM! Ssssssss Boom! Ah! Ouchl Oh, that was just Danny Lyons bumping into Frances Morris again. If you hear rumors about dragging someone to the cemetery, don't be too alarmed. 1t's probably just John Biclcford and Dorothy Gardner practising a new cheer. The new outfits were greatly appreciated by the entire school. The girls have gold-lined blaclc slcirts and yellow sweaters. The boys have black trousers with a gold stripe on the side, and yellow sweaters. The Howlin Hundred the e or anization has the widest membershi of all the clubs in the S i PP g a P school. As a live-wire or anization, it had a bus ear 'rovidin an assembl lor ever Tame. g Y Y P g Y Y 5 Under Mr. Dylcstrais leadership, it promoted interest and enthusiasm in worthwhile school activities, attempted to get better student interest in the athletic contests, and selected cheer leaders through a program of try-outs presented during an assembly. The Howling Hundred talces an active part in the I-lomecoining activities. This year it had charge of the arrangements for the bonfire and parade presented before the football game in the evening. It is definitely one of the most active organizations of the school. fmmwiwn lwfiwe lair R8 'FN ' 'f a- -s - illa C H E E R my LEADERS ,E ' eww -. THE W HOWLING HUNDRED CHEER LEADERS: John Bickfard, Dorothy Gardner, Frances Morris, Daniel Lyons. HOWLING HUNDRED: Betty Ann Evans, Alice Lee Elwood, Mrs. Dykstra, Kenneth Harold, Jean Rathcrt. STRIKE UP THE BAND B-r-r-r- The alarm clock says 7 a.m .... Yawn .... Oh well, the doors don't lock until 7:55 .... Snore .... 7:30 .... Horrors! Must have gone to sleep .... Never make it now .... Rushed in at 7:54 .... Remembered clarinet was at home. . . . Such is life! Regardless of such occurances, the instrumental groups presented several excellent concerts during the year. One of the highlights of the Band concert, February 13, was that all the members had new uniforms, black trousers, maroon coats and caps trimmed in black and gold, Marching band was one of the attractions at all football games in the Fall. Tuesday and Friday mornings at 7 olclock the band and baton twirlers practiced at the Legion Field working out new routines for every game. Pep bands appeared at all home basketball games and wrestling meets and many pep assemblies, presenting a variety of selections including several novelty numbers. Concert band, orchestra, string quartet, and brass sextet entered the music contests held in April. Solos at the contest were: Kenneh Herold, tuba, Ruth Ann Lowry, flute, Charles Powers, trombone, Leonard Damon, saxophone, Lester Fields, cornetg Betty Ann Evans, violin, Lillian Lanz, cello. The Instrumental Department under the direction of Mr. Anton Bek offers a splendid chance for advancement in music. Anyone in the school who shows ability in playing may take advantage of this opportunity. Pep Band Fifth Row: Kenneth Herold, Merlcn Miller, Richard Zeller, Dave Todd. Donald Hochbcrgcr. Dale Turnmire, Thomas Dvorak. Betly Lou Dinger. Arlene Sobolik, Shirley Ramaker, Ethel Bigalk Fourth Row: William Powers, Lconarcl Lylzkrl, Third Row: Helen Hammond, Roger Hendrickson, Second Row: Ruth Ann Lowry, Conni: Mayo, Madonna Lcinhorcl, Charles Hass, Hclcn Richards, First Row: Leroy Strohman, Bonnie Carman, Carmen Hendrickson, Shirley George, lla James, ON WINGS OF SONG 3:45 . . somehow remembered glee club . . . dropped in . . . chatted with friends . . . forgot something . . . went to locker and got letter from boy friend . . . came back and read it . . . finally became aware of music . . . Sayl . . . What,re we singing? . . . 4:30 . . . Hey! What was that you were singing? . . . No answer . . . Oh welll This is more or less typical of all vocal groups. However, they presented several concerts and the Christmas Cantata. They also entered the spring music contest. Soloists entering the contest were: Sopranos, Shirley Mae George, Verna Betts, Betty Ann Evans, Mezzo-Sopranos, Laurel Hatch, Margaret ,lerdeeg Contralto, Doris Mclntireg Baritones, Leonard Lybhert, Kenneth Harold, john Biclcfordg Bass, David Todd. On the last afternoon of school at Christmas, some of the members of the glee clubs strolled through the halls caroling. Vocal music was under the direction of Miss Margaret Lease. BOYS' GLEE CLUB Fifth Row: Accomponvsf: Jcan Rarherl, David Todd, James Rarhcrt, Martin Vagts, Miss Lease. Fourth Row: Lester Fields, Charles Hcrold, George Milbralh, Donald Kali- shck, Donald Hochlmrgcr, Marvin Nygaard. Third Row: Oakley Sovereign, Kenneth Herolrl, Konncfh Qualley, Charles Panck, Donald Mohs. Second Row: Eugene Lylnberl, Kc-llh Thayer, Leonard Lybberf, Bernard Richardson, David Anderton, Otto Lienhard. First Row: Leonard Damon, Kcnnclli Heidc, Gene Salisbury, John Bickford. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Sixth Row: Miss Lease, Betty Fencl Lovene Stinson, gtrieia Rhodes, Ruby Taylor, Darlene Birtwislle, Margaret Jerdee, Laurel Hatch, Jean Rathert, Fifth Row: Joan Meyer, Marilyn Peterson, Phyllis Moser, Marion Hoopmon, Carmen Hendrickson, Delores Qualley, Dorothy Gardner, Bonnie Carman, Maryeau Lomas, Connie Mayo, Martha Luehr, Mavis Betts. Fourth Row: Joan Meyer, Marilyn Peterson, Phyllis Moser, Marion Hooprrion, Carmen Hendrickson, Delores Qualley, Dorothy Gardner, Bonnie Carman, Maryeau Lomas, Connie Mayo, Martha Luchr, Mavis Belts, Third Row: Mercedes Walters, Sarah Jane Rathert, Arlen Crawford, Betty Ann Evans, Alice Lee Elmwoarl, Helen Hammond, Marcella Henkes, Arlene Sobolik, lla James, Darlene Stevens, Lois Sfeinmetz, Dorothea Woodward. Second Row: Eileen Drilling, Darlene Olson, Vivian Fitzgerald, Ramona Rodechel, Martha Faye Dotzenrorl, Alice Belle Eaton, Grace Derr, Evelyn Davis, Madonna Lienhard, Marilyn Wentworth, Bernice Davis, Doris Montag. First Row: Ruth Ann Lowry, Shirley Mae George, Revo Burr, Ethel Bigolk, Ruth Stoll, Charlotte Pelton, Joyce Baker, Mary Harvey, Dorothy Zeller, Maxine Shafer, Audrey Bigalk, Frances Morris, lrma Beth Nagel. Fifth Row: Margaret Jerdce, Laurel Hatch, Doris Mclntire, Jean Rathert, Marion Hulsebus, Arlen Crawford, Miss Lease. Fourth Row: Marilyn Peterson, Frances Morris, Helen Hammond, David Todd, Charles Powers, Carmen Hendrickson, Carol Solomon, Connie Mayo, Mavis Betts. Third Row: Ramona Radechel, Maxine Shafer, Oakley Sovereign, Lester Fields, Charles Herolrl, Donnlrl Kalishek, Marvin Nygaard, Donald Hochberger, Eileen Drilling, Vivian Fitzgerald. Second Row: Betty Ann Evans, Maryeau Lomas, Kenneth Herold, Leonard Lybbert, Bernard Rirharrlwm, John Bickford, Kenneth Heide, Phyllis Moser, Bernice Davis, Dorothea Woodard. First Row: Marion Hoopmon, lrma Beth Nagel, Alice Bell Eaton, Shirley Mae George, Verna Betts. Ruth Ann Lowry, Marilyn Wentworth, Bonnie Carman, Ethel Bigalk, Martha Luehr. MIXED CHORUS ARTIST GROUPS wwmwm-new et. -time mewfie kwa-wrymme was , 'QASLQ t e Vi W-aw 3 MIXED QUARTET: Leonard Lybbert, Shirley Mae George, Doris Mcliitire, David Todd. TRIO: Shirley Mae George, Laurel Hatch, Dorothea Wfoodard. BOYS' QUARTET: Charles Powers, Kenneth Herold, Leonard Lybhert, Donald Hoehlnerger. GIRLS' SEXTET: Bernice Davis, Arlen Crawford, Betty Ann Evans, Verna Betts, Doris Mclntire, -lean Rathert. BRASS SEXTET: Lester Fields, Eugene Lybhert, Kenneth Herold, Connie Mayo, Donald Hochherger, Charles Powers. STRING QUARTET: Betty Ann Evans, Dorothy Crosier, Clarissa Hein, Catherine Culbert. N . .M-. A Asa Y .mfs M 'A- , , X k f L K . :las t , Q .:,:, I' Q , ,, qzfkg zz, ,.3,, Q 3 f , QL 1 .,k, L .AAV I M L Xi ,Q ,Q ' gk. 5. ,QC V f A 'Q' is ww si I is ff - if 53,9 alla Qi il W Brif A PM Y 5 ,...R ,..s 3 5 W Q X . 24 'sw M M it H- 0 xp N K? Wlamwf X fig 0 E RAH! YEA TEAM! Fifth Row: Miss Hazard, Verna Betts, Dorothy Crosicr, Catherine Culhcrt, Betty Ann Evans, Phyllis Moser, Dorothea Woodard, lla James, Lois Steinmetz, Darlene Stevens, Patricia Owens, Charlotte Dotzler, Shirley Mac George, Frances Morris, Helen Hammond, Doris Mclnlirc, Jean Rathert. Fourth Row: Betty Slifka, Arlen Crawford, Mariorie James, Shirley Bigalk, Loyene Eaton, Imogene Hayes, Madonna Lienhord, Evelyn Davis, Marilyn Wentworth, Dorothy Blaser, Alice Belle Eaton, Maryeau Lomas, Connie Mayo, Mavis Betts, Martha Luehr, Maria Jane Appel. Third Row: Marian Hulsehus, Ramona Radechr-I, Sarah Those screams you hear coming from it's just the G. A. A. girls having an exci Rathcrt, Betty Schoeberl, Delores Qualley, Dorothy Gardner, Thera Rita Brewer, Ruth Stoll, Norma Miller, Juanita Fye, Betty House, Ethel Bigalk, Shirley Ramaker, Florence Aebly, Arlene Sobolik. Second Row: Dorothy Schemrnel, Dona Jean Young, Marilyn Peterson, Eleanore Kratz, Alice Lee Elwood, Grace Derr, Ruby Taylor, Darlene Birtwhistle, Laurel Hatch, Margaret Jerdec, Dorothy Zeller, Bernice Davis, Clarissa Hein. First Row: Carmen Hendrickson, Nancy Eaton, Maxine Shafer, Irma Beth Nagel, Edith Morgan, Helen Richards, Gladys Zeller, Ann Natvig, Ruth Ann Lowry, Bonnie Carman, Ellen Richards, Lorraine Komarek, the Auditorium arenar a signal of distressg ting practice. The girls display equal slcill in softball, basketball, soccer, traclc, volleyball, tumbling, badminton, and deck tennis. One of the most loolced-forward-to occasions is the initiation of the freshmen. The girls talce part in the annual May Fete Linder the capable direction of Miss Betty Hazard. The basketball tournament also arouses a lot of enthusiasm among the girls. This year the juniors and seniors clashed in the final game. This game was played before the public, the seniors winning 19-12. The officers were: President, Frances Morris, Vice President, Betty Ann Evans, Secretary, Shirley Bigallcg Treasurer, Connie Mayo. hcr. f iff 5 A signal honor came to Cresco when Doris Monrag was chosen from thousands of essay contestants as one of four student spealcers for the Town Meeting of the Air Radio Program at Philadelphia, January twenty-fifth. Doris pleaded the negative of the question, Does youth want compulsory military training? A special honor, the Charles Palmer Davis Medal, was awarded M-l XX Uffvo Woufd nor gambof. who warlfa' not play. In spring, on sylvan groans all day? Athletics ON THE GROUND This year the Cresco High Spartans completed an excellent season on the gridiron. With a veteran team the boys played a nine-game schedule, winning five, tying one, and losing three. Gene Schoeberl and John Wildxnaii received honorable mention on the All-State ICHIH. Six seniors will be absent next fall, but there is still much material for :mother Sl.lCCCSSltUl year. Riceville Cresco 32 New Hampton Crcsco 15 Oelwein Cresco 0 Decorah Cresco 7 Waverly Cresco 0 Postville Cresco 20 Watikoii Cresco 20 Osage Cresco O Sumner Cresco 26 Va rsity Fifth Row: Eugene Aberg, Eugene Lybbert, Gerald Nash, Eugene Perry, Robert Hatch, Michael Foley, William Dvorak, Leonard Bronner, Charles Reinhart, Mr. Weatherford, Bob Cameron, Ralph Hornberger, Fourth Row: Erlin Anderson, Charles Panek, Jerome Bronner, Robert Ringeon, David Anderson, Donald Webber. Third Row: Orvine Drilling, Robert Timmerman, Howard Walker, George Mohr, Donald Mohs, Alfred Miles, Arlis Gunderson, Donald Kalishek. Second Row: Mr. Holaday, Kenneth Carman, John Wildman, David Todd, Vincent Hornberger, John Thomson, Kenneth Herald, Burnell Haven, Mr. Standley. First Row: Floyd Gunderson, George Millarath, Travis Lienhard, Eugene Schoeberl, John Murray, Roger Wentworth, william Foley, Roger Jacobson, Charles Herold, Eugene atz. IN THE AIR Leroy Elma Osage Waukon Osage Decorah Luther Waverly Ricevnlle Decorah New Ha Leroy Oelwein Lime Springs New l-lornplan mplon 31 11 30 36 Z3 32 21 16 35 61 20 37 25 37 31 Ciesco Cresco Crcsco Cresco Cresco Cresco Cresco Crcsco Cresco Cresco Crewro Cresco Cresco Cresco Cresco The 1944-45 CHS. Cage season developed into a most successful one. The team won more games than in any other year since 1935. Midseason injury of Qalcley Sovereign slowed the team considerably. Oakley Sovereign and Donald Carman were placed on the Northeast Iowa Conference second team. Johnny Wildiimaii, Lester Fields, and Charles Herald received honorable men tion. 34 38 31 30 28 35 19 22 18 15 49 I9 18 38 23 Fourth Row: Robert Cameron, Charles Hass, Charles Rein- hart, Roger Kratz, Arthur Drtina, Ralph Hornbergcr. Third Row: Robert Hatch, William Dvorak, Donald Dvorak, Norman Peterson, Marvin Nygaard, William Calahan, Alfred Miles. Richard Zeller, Thomas Dvorak. Sovereign, Mr. Holaday. Second Row: Francis Sforlie, Burnell Haven, Roger Went- worth, Donald Kalishck, Reuben Appel, Morten Miller, First Row: Kenneth Carman, Donald Carman, John Wildman, Charles l-lerold, John Thomson, Lester Fields, Oakley WRESTLING Va rsity West Waterloo 3l C.rr.-sro Osage 30 Crcsco Oclwein 'J Crcsco Austin 3 Crczco Rc-chester Fi Crt-:co Oelwcin I6 Crcsco Austin 9 Crcsco Ea't Waterloo I9 Cnesco Coach Standleyls grapplers compared favorably with the fine record of past teams. They won from Rochester, Austin, ancl Oelwein but lost to stiffer competition: Osage, East and West Waterloo. Schoeberl, Jacobson, and Aherg placed second in thc district meetg Ratz and Timmerman, thircl. Cresco will have many underclassmcn lvacl: next year and should turn out a championship team. Fourth Row: Jerome Bronner, Robert Duneman, David Anderson, William Foley, Donald Burr, Donald Mohs. Third Rowz Leonard Bronncr, Robert Ringcon, Howard Vtlalker, Gene Duncan, George Mohr, Vincent Thraenert. Second Row: Arlls Gunderson, Travis Lienhorcl, Roger Jacobson, Eugene Schoeberl, Eugene Perry, Charles Panek, Lester Ellingson. First Row: Eugene Ratz, Robert Timmerman, Leonard Lybbcrt, Irvin McCarviIIe, George Elwood, Eugene Aberg, Eugene Lybbert, Mr, Stondley. TRACK The fleet-looted Spartans were a track team of which to be proud. 'lhey lwent Decorah in a dual meet, 76-50, placed second in the Quadrangular meet at Ihr-cm-iili, and were third place winners in the conference. Charles Powers and Oakley Sovereign attended the State meet in the pole vault .iml mile run respectively. Third Row: Arthur Drtlna, Kenneth Carman, Donald Dvorak. Second Row: David Todcl, Lcslor Fielflu, lolin Thomson, Mr. Holaday. First Row: John Wildman, Charles Powers, Donald Carman, Oakley Soverruqn, George Elwood. Third Row: Mr. Standley, Roger Jacobson, Leonard Lybbert, John Murray. Second Row: Euqena Lylilmert, Roger Wentworth, Donald Kalishek, Donald Mohs. First Row: Kenneth Hcrold, Travis Lienhar-l, Alfrcfl Miles, Burnell Haven, Arlis Gunderson, Charles Herald. The Cresco High School Baseball team of 1944 had a successful season. vsiiming from Lime Springs and Cresco Assumption. Ray Murray and Harold Sieiuiuetf composed the battery for Cresco. With more interest shown in the favorite national sport, backed by the Ainericziu Legion, Baseball will become more and more popular with high schools tlirirugliour BASE the nation. BALL Q 5 Q 'Val whip ' rw ,M WS. Ei 5, Ni Q 'gn ,Q 'C Qi 'M Q Q 64 , , ,aw 'W- x X gi ffm I S3 f Xe A W 1 x X X N5 .S S W y fD1 .... Oh. 1t was sweet To fnfar the sfcigfr IJCHK jlllglfilg a'on'r1 lfrc vlrvvl. Student Life B. F. Davis Abstract Company Cresco Iowa Elwood and Elwood Attorneys at Law Cresco - Iowa M. Z. Daily Real Estate and Insurance Cresco Iowa Congratulations And Best Wishes To the Class of '45 Management and Staff of Cresco Theatre D. A. Larson Furniture Floor Coverings Phone 5 Cresco - Iowa Northern Iowa Telephone Company Cresco - Iowa Clemmers Cafe Cresco - Iowa It's Different We're Still Serving Good Food At Reasonable Priccs With Adequate Service THE Lind Studio for Your Photog raph Cresco - IOWO Phone 481 Goodrich fr Searcy Inc. Carlot Shippers Fancy Poultry and Selected Eggs Telephone Long Distance 327 Best Wishes And Future Happiness To the Class of I945 Cresco Nursery W. M. Bents, Prop. Farmers' Co-op Creamery Large Volume Low Operating Cost More Money for Farmer Phone 440 Cresco Cresco Creamery Co. Eischeid and Sons, Props. Manufacturers of Cresco Brand Creamery Butter. A service that Satisfies And that Butter that Will Appetize Use It Think of Us When The Cows Come Home F. G. Giles, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Cresco - Iowa W. C. Hess M. D. Cresco Iowa Wm. A. Bockoven M. D. Physician ond Surgeon J. W. Jinderlee, Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat Cresco Iowa Dr. J. C. Feuling Dentist Cresco - Iowa Dr. E. L. Martin Optometrist Phone I24 Pecoy Bldg. Drs. Helming 6' Haight Veterinarians Cresco - Iowa Dr. F. 0. Luehr Dentist Cresco - Iowa M5192 I Belly In Loretta. 2. WomevwI 3. Dorothy enrl Calherine, Al. The Thinker. 5. The Jazz Kings. 6. Miss Banker. 7. Man Shortage. 8. Wounded in Battle, 9. Studious Juniors. IO. Freshman Officers. ll. Cheer Leader. IZ. l-lula Dance. I3. Fiddlers. I-I. I-lang on, Jim. IS. Pals. ll 1 15 IG. Lonesome. I7. Qualley. IFS. Deliyerymnn. I9 Juniors. 20. Giggles, ZI. I-Ii, Franny. ZZ. Lollipop for a Bb, 23. I-Iafch and Bert. 2-I. Hammond 25. Ken and Doc. 26, Help? 27. Lucky Trot S. School I3ii'aes. 29. Privule Gumleie,ii:w. Cresco Laundry and Dry Cleaning , Service ln Business Since 1917 Cresco Phone 298 To the Class of 1945 Onward to Victory The Wolff Store The Hub Good Clothing Cresco - Iowa Zbornik Bros. Quality in Merchandise ls Sound Economy J. C. Penny 5' Co. Always Cresco - l0W0 Department , , Stores Morris Variety School Supplies General Notions Cresco lowo Light Hardware W. L. Morris, Prop. Cresco - Iowa H' 8 H' Congratulations Cafe Class of 1945 from On Highway 9 Your Headquarters C. B. Huber, Prop. for Dry Goods-Millinery Ready-to-Wear Cresco Cafe A Good Place H. A. Warner To Eat H. F. Sandman al Son Puritan lce Cream CO, -Home of- Make Health Building A Pleasure Freeman Shoes Eat Puritan lce Cream Mallory l'lOl'S Fred Low ry Drugs Wall Paper and Paint Manhattan Shirts Van's Clothing Store ' H o w a r d Dry Cleaners Next to Post Office Phone - 452 Shoes for All the Family Moderate Prices B. Cr H. Shoe Store National Sc-10c-51.00 Stores Cresco Iowa Black and White Sandwich Shop Cresco Iowa W r i g h t Cresco Bakery and Luncheonette Bakery Products Baked the Right Way Phone 196 Grosser's Monarch Finer Foods Fruits and Vegetables Quality Meats Layton's Rexall Drug Store Save With Safety at your Rexall Store Hotel Chambers Wm. Schultes, Prop. Cresco - lowa A Calendar September 4. School begins-we meet Mr. Hetzel and begin another year of study. September First football game. We won! l October 6. School Dance. Even a floor show was given. October 19. First report cards. Oh groan! l October 12 Cr 13. Thirty-six juniors try out for Ever Since Eve. October 20. Homecoming-special assembly, bonfire, and game in which we beat New Hampton 13-7. October 24. First Girls' Club meeting. November 4. Fem Frolic-the night the boys got grabbed. November 6. Political rally in the little theatre. We discover Cresco's oratorical ability. November 7. School Election. Dewey won l22-99. November 20. Grand opening of the Youth Center or Club ll5. Some fun, too. November 21. Junior Class Play. Need a cop? Give Donnie Webber the job. November 24. Our first basketball game with LeRoy. Hurrah, we won! ! December 5. Boys' and Girls' Club have Joint Meeting-chocolate milk and Christmas cakes. December 13. Rear Admiral Lowry, one of Cresco's most famous sons spoke to us. December 18. Christmas Cantata. January 2. Both pupils and weather register below zero as school opens after the Christmas holidays. January 4. Farewell party for Flyod Gunderson by the Economics class. Uncle Sam needed him. January 8. Mr. Holaday was substitute principal this week as Mr. Webber was away. January 12. All books are open as semester closes. January 25. Doris Montag honored C. H. S. by appearing on the Town Meeting of the Air. February 8. Evans, Montag, and Eaton won first ratings in the Home Declam contest. February 12. After a hard tight the senior girls won in the G. A. A. Tournament. February 13. The band looked pretty snappy in their new uniforms for the concert given on this date. February 17. Cresco sent Aberg, Jacobson, and Schoeberl to State Wrestling Meet. March 1. We enjoyed a music recital by C H. S.'s own gifted singers. March 12. C. H. S. welcomes two new students, Ronald Johnson and Jerry Biiidt. March 17. Hard Time School Dance sponsored by the Art Club-the night you had to be dressed in rags to be in style. March 23. Music concert of all music going away to contest. March 30. Good Friday vacation. April 6. Prelminary music contest at Waukon. April 23. The last meeting of Commercial Club for this year. April 24. Senior Class Play Come Rain or Shine. The senior class has good actors as well as the junior class. April 25. Baseball game at Calmar. April 27 G' 28. State Music Contest. May 1. The big night of every junior and senior':. life -- the prom. May 3. The night we entertained our mothers at the Mother-Daughter Banquet. May 4. Track meet at Charles City between Osage, Cresco, and Charles City. May 10 Cr 11. Senior Exams! The final stepping stone to our graduation. May 12. First round of District Baseball. May 12. District track meet. May 13. Baccalauriate. May 15 and 16. Semester tests for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, Did you study? May 17. Wholesale disposal of reputations, traits igoad and badl, ambitions, etc. at Class Day. A day the seniors will always remember. May 17. Commencement. Four years of fun and work bring the seniors what they have been working for-graduation, and leaves them many pleasant memories. May 18. School closes. Now for summer vacation! J. J. Kalishek Hardware for Har-.l Wear Gamble Store Dealer Cliff Wenzel Friendly Service United Shippers Co-op Dealers in Feed-Flour-Seed-Self Twine Er Fertilizer Cresco Phone 5901 C. H. Sovereign Stock Buyer Phone - l l V2 Congratulations to the Class of i945 Drollinger's Hardware OUR OWN We sell you Quality Hardware at thc Lowest Possible Prices Cresco - lowa Marshall Wells Stores Cong ratulates The Class of i945 and wishes them well. R. C. Gentry, Owner J. F. Anderson Lumber Company Black Gold Cool Lumber-Coal-Fencing-Point Cresco - lowa Huntting Elevator Company Dealer in Grain-Feeds-Coal Wm. Herold, Mgr. Phone 97 H. C. Moen and Son Plumbing and Heating Phone 58 V2 Cresco lowa lowa Produce Highest Prices for Poultry-Eggs-Hides Phone 3 Cresco Porter Gas and Appliance Electric Service Shellone Gas Cresco - lowa Burgess and Sons lnc. Lumber Cool Cement Estimates Free Cresco Machine Company Jobbers E7 Distributors Of Automobile Replacement Parts Phone 6 - Cresco L. V. Strayer Sheet Metal Shop Roofing Cr Heating Contractor Cresco lowg Always Supplies For Car and Home at Western Auto Associate Store Russ Carwcll, Owner Cresco lowa Allis Chalmers Use Allis Chalmers Power in Meeting Food for Freedom For Repairs And Machinery Sec H o v d e n Implement Co. Cresco lowa Culbert Implement Minneapolis-Moline and Case Farm Machinery Cresco - lowa 1, Qiiiihg. .7 Future fiormcrn. 3. licor Admiral 11. Principoks home. 12. Miss Zimmerman I3 Lowry ond his niece. -4. Woitresses. 5. Cute kids. Showing off. 14. Little Jerome. 15. Alice Loc one 6. Boring, huh? 7. Thre-e's 0 crowd. 8. Teochers Donny. 16. I'1l show 'ern 17. Working? ? P ? in the moking. 9. Extremes. IO. Three couples. 18. The Faithful Janitors. 19. New-corners. Northern Iowa Oil Co. Gasoline and Oil Ernie Peter, MQY- Frank Schacht Oil Co. Be Sure With Pure Car Greasing and Washing Reed and Halsted Barber Shop Good Luck To the Class of 1945 Widman Service Phillips 66 Gas and Oil Interstate Power Automobile and Company Tire Repairing Electric Service Power-Light-Heat Cresco Motor Sales Safe-Serviceable- Ford Dependable Sales and Service Rathert and Son Phone Z6 Cresco - Iowa Collison - Downey Jewelers Cresco - Iowa Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of i945 from Cresco Union Savings Bank Where Ten Cresco High Graduates are on duty Serve Your Banking Needs Cresco Greenhouse Your Home Town Florist P. P. Kolind Flowers-Without them it would not be life. P e c k o s h Funeral Home Congratulations to the cleft'-of 1945 Cresco Grist Mill Company Feeds-Seeds-Grinding- Mixing Cresco - Iowa Lee H. Hammond, Proprietor Phone - 237 The Cresco Plain Dealer Mead Publishing Co. Publishers Quality Printing Howard County Times Established i867 L. P. Barth and Sons Publishers Sno-White Grocery Staple and Fancy Groceries Always at Reasonable Prices Polashek and Co. Finest Quality Meats and Groceries Cresco - Iowa Martin's IGA Super Market Every- Day Low Prices Ruggles Grocery Shop and Save Quality at a saving Kadera ba k's Market Briardale Quality Foods Phone 546 Cresco Iowa E. L. Bradley 6' Son We Are Boosters of Cresco High -. I- smut: Ar ,V..,,,,-- ,,, Ripples of Wind Mr. liek: How dare you swear before me? Erlin AX.: XVell, how did I know that you wanted to swear first? it 'ir 'wir Teacher: Leonard L., stop your talking. Leonard: I wasn't saying anything. Teacher: I am sure that's quite right. 'irirwilr The Economics Class was plenty amused at Marcella Henkes. VVl1en she was asked about the problem tif traffic congestion, the class expected her to tell of the insufficiency of parking places, but Marcella said the situation was very unfor- tunate, there just were not enough sparking places. it it Sir Mr. Standley tin mechanical drawing classl I've taught you all I know and yet you're dumb. it it 'ir Miss Zimmerman: George, what is a suture? George: A magazine. sir ir sk In the fourth grade, Lawrence Riniker was asked to use the word hence in a sentence. Lawrence replied. Hence are female chickens. iv aff ii? Typing has its problems as illustrated by the following example. Chuck Powers told Miss Bailey that his typewriter was no good because he wanted to type the word book but couldn't find but one o. Sikiri? Miss Zimmerman: Who knows how these super-x kodak films are used? . . . 1 ,,. Martin Vagts: 'Io take x-ray pictures. Tifilfqff A beauty contest was arranged in the junior class. Competition was keen. It was generally believed that the runner-ups were Phyllis Moser. Iletty .Xnn Evans, Laurel Hatch, Dorothy Schem- mel, though some of the others were said to have more votes assured. When the votes were finally counted, there was a tie for the first place between two, John Murray and John NVildman. ilriri? Teacher: john, where did you get the infor- mation that a furlough is a donkey. John: In my geography book. Teacher: Please show me the place. john opened the book to the picture of a soldier sitting on a donkey. The caption under the picture read: Off on a furlough. Mr. Bek: tqto the class while they were trying on their new band uniformsj If anyone has trouble with fits, come in to see me about them. Kenneth Herold: VVhy Mr. Ilek, you know l don't have fits. iff it fr Labor problems confused us all and when the Iiconomics teacher asked Irvin McL'arville the advantage of open shop over closed shop: his 1'eply was ventilation airikiif IJon't get discouraged: for even those with more experience than you seem to find it confusing! Bernice Davis listed the names for all the indi- viduals in the pictures in the Organization Section. Not wishing to make a mistake on the Salisbury twins, she arranged for someone to see the boys themselves. james: tlooking at the Glee Club picture! This is mine, for I was sitting by John Ilickfordf' C'l'hen studying the F. .-X. A. picturel XVho was next to me in that picture? NVaitl I'll have to see if Gene remembers. af? it ir In the Spartan theme of Rural Life, Lovenc noticed in the rough plans that the division page for the faculty was a farm-scene, white and gray chickens dotting a landscape. Someone would be sure to label the picture, Hens. The teachers would be sore: the Spartan Staff would be in the dog-l1onse. Caution demanded that a change be made. irikiiir English 'l'eacher: Gene Duncan, name a story by -Ioel Chandler Harris. Gene: There was a hair in the butter. Teacher: Oh no! Gene! Gene: VVell, may it was 'Mr. Rabbit Nibbles Up the Butter. Tllfiffif? .X green little freshman in a green little way Mixed some chemicals up for fun one day. The green little grasses now tenderly wave O'er the green little Ifreshmanls green little grave. Sfrikiir .Xrlene Sobolik was getting annoyed at Kenny Rassman's teasing in Typing I class. One day she came i11 to the typing room to see Kenny sitting at her typewriter, Giving him a big poke, she said. VVhat are you doing here? Imagine her surprise when she saw the type- writer repairman was sitting there instead of Kenny Rassman. li ...,.,,....,.-'--f'-- . ',,,,-x.,1- ---N,-,,,,,..,-vs..-. 1, P 1, N 5 r 4 ia i 'ffvf f 5 q5,..,f- L 'K ' , ffm 5 1 , lr ' P I , f-v,,.,.,.. 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