Cresco High School - Spartan Yearbook (Cresco, IA)

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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.

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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.

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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,