Custer High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Custer, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1953 volume:

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Then rounding up the strays To make them mend their ways Are James and John. with Kathryn in the kitchen. We, like our sturdy pioneers. Had range wars thru' the years. We fought each battle the best we could. The HS spread. our bitterest toe Broke in on our annual rodeo We beat them as we knew we would. Sometimes. we were beaten. fouled or tricked But our fighting spirit was never licked. We were ready for rustlers any day We'd leave our work or bunks at nite To take up the challenge to get in and tight With foreman Sims to lead the way. When the fall and summer work is thru' And King Winter mounts the throne to rule. The cowboys work has just begun. Foreman Shuck with his special band Riding herd throughout the snowy land. To get them ready tor the big spring run. 'I'ho' blixzards howl and cutting sleet Will knock the cowboy from his feet He must face the music and brave the weather Each little herd and the one who led it In the spring will get their credit When the herds are brought together. Some of the gang is fairly new: lt'l1 take a lot to see them thru'. To tit into our institution. They'll have to take their spills And then they'll nurse their ills. They'll break the colts or their constitution Most of them have the stuftin' To take a little roughin' So they can stand the test. And after the years of tension When the older hands are pensioned. They'll be foreman on the CHS. We hope we haven't led you astray That we only work and never play. But the truth is. we have real fun: We dig up dates or take our steady. Don our best and then we're ready After the evenin' chores are done. It may be a hike or a whirl on skates. A weiner roast on the local lakes. Maybe a concert or a talent play. We're not above a little romancing When lights are low and we are dancing 'Til dawn drives the stars away. There's a final note ot sadness here Our top hands are leaving us this year. They're spreading out on trails unknown. Somewill join a bigger spread Other settle down instead To raise cowboys ot their own We'll always miss those pleasant faces Even tho' we'll fill their places With top hands new and strange. Their trails will wind in all directions But we hope they'll have fond recollections Ot Home. Home on the Range. 2 m awmsawimvs E fiiiw,,gjg'4,fz'i 4f,. 22ff 2111. Zi, 5? 1 Q 2 fww -Nga 577- 1232 W 2 r R. ' A ff , X . '53 Xp Q' ' f i' Q 6 Q 31 '-'v?34l':24 3Fi. -fE? rg'-f' MW? L MEA Q5 3 Mawcfmikn. M is for the Eelodies which he likes to play, E is for his eyes-merry, twinkling, and gay, L is like, a feeling we all have toward him, V is for his vigor, combined with lots of vim, I-intelligence, for that we envy Mel, N is nice, and nice describes him very well. G is gift, a gift for making merrimentf I-initiative, his life has been well spent, B-for best, spelled capitals, B-E-S-T, B is busy, which he always seems to be, S is Seniors-the Seniors of 53 Who dedicate this annual To a grand guy and real pal! Using slang, We think you are swell! Our hats are off to you, Mel! 4 W WE WS wb if MM, f.-1-Ep,-Q ff' 'AL L 12? if 'GM I i it fi ee is -'SL-4313 N55 up e it , - ' -5 The e fRa h CHS d h s I t p ed Il of th h ct te They pe t h ftheir time t h g th th g hch Il h Ip d te h t w lld laterlife. After fo ye fth p t t g d c d p ble h d k e dy to start building fo f t e 5 MERVIN E. LINDSEY ALVIN E. JAMES ROLAND JOHNSON Superintendent Principal Ranch Owner Sheriff City Dude Law Manual Training DFGVHOTICS Driving Carpentry Declarriotion International Relations Industrial Relations EOQliSh TEH Senior Sponsor Speech Hum College south ookom store coiie Ammon Literature . . ge Junior Sponsor University of Colorado 1 University of Iowa Thesplon Advlsor University of Wyoming University of Wyoming Nluuuae 00080 9 Yankton College JOHN P. HALEY Chief Cow Milker Chemistry General Science Social Studies Junior Sponsor Camera Club Advisor Student Government Day South Dakota School of Mines Yankton College University of South Dakota if DARROYL SIMS Bronc Buster Coach Shorthand Secretarial Typing Senior Sponsor C Club Advisor Intramural Advisor Dakota Wesleyan Colorado Sta te Teachers' College 5 xx NOW ROGER PRICE Head Brander . fl if P Assistant Coach .D lf General Science W I Ii Biology ll, ll- Physical Education ' D Freshman Sponsor C Club Advisor Intramural Advisor Sioux Falls College University of South Dakota MARTHA INGALLS HELENE SHUCK WAYNE SHUCK Business Manager Advanced Algebra Solid Geometry Math Ten Annual University ot Colorado University ot Wyoming il CowgirI from 5153324 Cowboy Singer Plane Geo yfjjdgx-7Band y horus usi rai i Pep Band homor r Grade Music P ub advistlw-,fx Operetta l-laminar: University University ot California University ot South Dakota Unlv6'VSiTy Of Wyoming Gila Junior College KATHRYN GRUENWALDT MARIE Chuck Wagon Cook Chief 'F Home Economics l and ll L ti - History Ten lish ne Sophomore Sponsor ngli welve Home EC Club Advisor Libr ry Peru State Normal University of Wyoming University ot Nebraska Freshman Sponsor University of Nebraska 7 MELVIN J. GIBBS Chief Sour Dough Biscuit Baker Government Economics History Eleven 'Student Congress Advisor Student Government Day University ot Nebraska Contrary to popular belief. a teachers job often commences long before school time and lasts well into the night. We owe an especial vote of thanks and gratitude to our CHS staff, each of whom has direction of several important school activities. Mr, Johnson strikes a familiar pose as he once again directs a play to the successful finish, Many of his aff job hours are SD9nl in whipping into top shape the school plays, all of which are under his expert direction, Declam is an- We caught Mr. Shack during one af the rare moments during which he remains still - aperetta practice is under way, and Mr. Shack has to carry the burden for its direction and success. Few are the times he is not conducting sectional, individual, or B practices - which have been responsible for the better music we now play in CHS. He also instigated the Pep Band which furnishes music for all pep meetings and out-of- town football aarnes, The library might well be called a store of hidden treasures, but without direction for finding these treasures we become last. One certain way to get the most the library can offer in any problem is to ask Mrs, Smaha. All factual and fictional secrets which are lacked in the library can be revealed by her, and she is continually being called upon to find all sorts of data for faculty and students alike. When writing an essay, nearly as important as the paper and pencil is information she can offer about construction, grammar, word usage, and sa forth. She is always ready and willing to help anyone with the problems he confronts, and as a frash sponsor she is responsible for their getting started in CHS with the right foot Here is the mo puts in a half-tirr pearance at all bi ball games. lf ya not get your lock if you want balls o if something needs other of his big charges. ln this A he is ably assisted by Mrs Colvin and Miss Robison, grade school faculty members ResO6Cf'VelY they C00Cll drama and poetry, and Johnsen has humor and ora- tary, As one of the tumor sponsors he had a big task helping arrange the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom and other iuniar activities Besides these things, Mr Johnson is the Thespion sponsor and has charge of music for school dances. Our thanks also go to the School Board. lt is composed of the following citizens elected from the school district: R. H, Brigham, Byron Hazeltine, L R. Kelley, Dr. Manning, and George Tiller. They act in a legislative capacity in guiding and planning the operation of the school system, ing, if the wit floors, or blackbaar dirty, if - We go on endlessly, ai solution would alwt a call for Hermar keeps our school i cellent repair and ways around to he students, The group of admirers crowded around Mrs. Shuck composed the team of Custerites making the trip to the Third Annual Moth Tournament in the elementary division. ln addition to helping these students as a math advisor, she also served them and the rest of the sophomore class in the capacity of sponsor, The organization which has been most successful and pro- gressive under her sponsorship is the Pep Club. She was always willing to act as chaperon for any number of wonderful parties and picnics we had. Those pictured with Mrs. Shuck are, left to right, Roger Rivenes, Landy Stinnett, Bob Lane, Janice Baker, Helen Schenk, and Lyla Smith, Our other mathematical whiz is Miss Ingalls. She also attended the Math Contest with two of her advanced Mr, Sims' knowledge of publications, edit- ing, and paper work was frequently made use of by the senior class, of which he was a sponsor. lt is just one of the many things he did to help the seniors this year. Mr. Price , also had a tough job in sponsoring, far he was called upon to help adjust and advise the freshman class. These two fellows in od- dition are faced with the master headache -- athletics. Head coach Sims knows high school sports from A to Z, and makes good use of this knowledge in training and making the Wildcats into a tough team. Mr, Price trains and directs the B squads and acts as as- sistant to Sims and the A clubs. These fellows have a round-the-clock yob, and we are all proud of the accomplishments they have mode. Mel is not only popular with the student body when he makes the piano talk but also during classes and activities he promotes, This year he took a crew of eight stu- dents to the Student Congress in Lead. The whole experience was great, and future classes will be given a chance for this fun. He in- stigated Student Govemment Day several years ago, and it has been most successful, He acts as one of the party advisors each year. In addition he helps students enter- ing the American Legion Oratorical Contest and keeps the financial records for CHS. Miss Gruenwaldt know the art of hamemaking from sewing an a button to preparing a banquet and consequently serve as the sponsor of thi Home Economics Club In addition she was i sponsor of the sophomon class this year. lt is per hops in this last capacit of giving friendly advice time, and help to us tha we know her best. students, Although she was new this year, she stepped right into a tough lab - that of annual advisor. Be- sides being able to solve any mathematical angles the annual proposed, she knew grammar, construction, spell- ing, and so forth to o T l She gave generously of her time, equipment, knowledge, and ideas, and we are very grateful for her many services and kindnesses, 'Mr. James just does not hold still long enough for the ordinary camera. Besides trying to keep us all toeing the mark, he has a real bookkeeping problem. We sometimes wonder how he keeps his recoras in such 'a small office, lt's Jtmmy who does everything from mending glasses broken in PE to giving the go signal on a motor protect. The first thing we noticed about Prof when we entered CHS was his towering frame, but our eyes were soon drawn to his twinkling eyes and smile. He always seemed to be around when we most needed his advice and understanding. lt's hard to imagine how we would have managed our senior YCOI' WITNOUY his tireless effort as a senior sponsor. Everyone is welcome in his office, which never seems empty, and yet heoccomplishes all his work efficiently and with our interest always in mind. We realize that he is responsible for the many opportunities we are granted. When Mr. Haley arrived at CHS three years ago he organ the Camera Club. In this three year period the club has acquin press camera and all the equipment necessary for developing enlarging pictures, becoming one of the most useful and interes organizations in school, Mr. Haley sponsors this club and does a in photographing, printing, and developing for the annual, He a as advisor for one of the parties during Student Gavemment activities, and helped the iuniors in successfully financing and 9 ning the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Qllllilili Wif i 'x' 5, :Ly lf!! J 'C K 5 Qhuierz, 253:13 i 0' ,f i'q'x'4Tk-qgi 5 , ,- f ' ' 1 Y , - - , 'XXL Q V Y 1 f P ?:-M,1-ill 13:3 - N'-wigsx '1-'ELT-'-l1.l 'Vi : A fx-L-W - f' Q. Q1 ' s . , 1.0 g , L X Mir in X llgwg , 3.59 Ui, I id' 94 high, A A6-KP? ' x L f FA 8 1 x 1 ,-ja li ' K Q i l - .. 'Z pil' ..- cjcfeg-5 , ,gi-'W S -e ef- H' There is much competition between the ranch owner and employees of CHS and other big ranches throughout the Hills. Throughout our life on the ranch there were periodic range wars, the attacks varying with the seasons. Our biggest rival, the neighboring ranch of HS- HS, made a surprise attack while we were celebrating a reunion with former CHS ranch hands. During this celebration, which we call Homecoming, we easily drove the raiders from our ranch, which added to the success of our testivity. 9 .. fwh, D . . X it . if j If , f P... 1 .Q , i .Qs ,,,,, 1 ' r ' A 'mggsv wg g .,., , .1 . ' Fr' E.: . H-V' 1-.-' ' iw va v , 'G ' Q. i . A, I irq? 1 - V -...,. ':', i T ' - 2:1 2. . I ' lgfl i . U -' if -,,. . 1 ' M, A i-1, ' , Q ' ,::- ' gin rl N. . U P f V. ff lg, 4 lf. gi V , TT is 'f ,A 5 zvu Q fir . :.- . 3 Y, .. fl l y X T l f T ff -:-1 ge? Q. Q-' f f . A me if T. r A . A . R ' f Sid Aalseth Bill Balmer Don Brummett Doug Coe Dean Davidson Diclr Duncan Jaclr D vi Wal Y 9 Guard . Baclt Center Guard End Guard Taclrle Eisenl En Clair Kirlr Dale Kirlrpatriclr Bob Martin Guard End Back i E l THE SQUAD Wt iiii T Coach Sims, Martin, Eisenbraun, Kirk, Kendall, Dyvig, Hammer, Aalseth, Kent, Duncan, Palmer, Kirkpatrick, Coe, Miller, Shultz, Wainwright, Brum Stiles, O'Connor, Fischer, Knight, Strain, Wood. The Wildcats started the season with a week ot con- ditioning practices at Camp Bob Marshall. COACH The team proved to be one at the toughest ball DARROYL sms clubs in the conference, despite its losses. ' ROGER PRICE A lighted field, made possible through the donations ot townspeople, was inaugurated at the Homecoming ASS'T COACH MANAGER ROY STRAIN mett, Davidson, Coe, Frye, Baker, Kelley, James, Brophy, Greenacre, game with Hot Springs. This all-important game resulted in a Cat victory. 4. 5. 6. 1 . .. e .. 5 7. , gg .,.,. Z ' ' A ' .5335 9 ' N f r' ' IQ' T I6 1 Q , Ei , 3 S , ,. A H W X k 6' . . f. w I if - :f'Q, Q Qxy igxy, .F ' - ' ' A . 'Y 'ff' -133 'ur-'z '.. 'wx x X V K 4 Hi.. .,az7..x awww.. ,L , x x K M. 36 Haag.. T . ' n .if'ff??'54't5'f1e :lf . . Q N so b . Q 53.15, - i . .'fF '.?'f,2.. ff If ffffi-if so A , ,, ,V A A , ....V , ' K ,,,, fgfffm , ,gm . 2. 3. Didn't lcnow they could move that fast! The pause that refreshes. Delayed action. A limping Marine. One down-ten to go. A thundering defense leaves an opponent tottering on his head. All plays are on the other side of the field. ' Jim's TD spurt. 75 is confused. A hero streaks across the field onl seconds after the whistle has blown an the play. Bill Frye Tiny Folsom Lee Hamilton Marvin Hammer Bob Kelley Jim Kelley Norvall Kendall Mahlon Kent End Back ' Center Tackle Back Back Tackle- Tackle ILA 1 l l 13 El X15 ' Chuck Miller Chuck Palmer DougWainwrighf Back Back Back Palmer, Right Half: Martin, Quarter: Wainwright, Full: J. Kelley, Left Half. Davidson, Right End: Kendall, Right Tackle: Kirk, Right Quard: Brumme'H, Center: Coe, Left Guard: Kent, Left Tackle: Kirkpatrick, Left End. Football 0 Lost through graduation are Brummett, Coe, Dyvig, CUSTER ,..,.....,. 0 CUSTER .,.. .,....,. 7 CUSTER ..........,. 0 CUSTER ..,......... 0 CUSTER .........,.. 13 CUSTER .,.....,.,., 18 CUSTER ........,... 6 CUSTER ,........... 24 SPEARFISH ..,,.... NEWCASTLE ,,,.,,,. BELLE FOURCHE DEADWOOD ......., HOT SPRINGS ,.,A,, LEAD .....,,.......,. PROVO ......,., STURGIS .....,.,.....................,. I. Jim goes for some yardage in a quarterback sneak. 2. The coach leading his crew in a half-time march. 3. Palmer cuts around his own left guard, Coe, 'lo ' gain some ground. 4. The -defensive platoon takes over. 5. Looks like fisticuffs in the centerfield. 6. ll s all over, and easy to see who won! l Frye, Kendall, Kent, Kirk, Martin, Palmer, and Wainwright. Honorary co-captains were Norvall Kendall and Chuck Palmer. Three Custer gridders were named on the all-state teams, Kendall made the fourth team, and Palmer and Jim Kelley received honorable mention. 2 9 . V 1- 1 X s . 'K A J ' , J i V l ,kj x f f 9' i 4 ' v f ff A ,, -1 X I r- lm f I, 1 vs 1 A Q i A, , ,,., .. .,,4Q.,f,.,,,,.,,g,,? ,G Af I 28 A H0 Eco ING y and served as fhe sfage for fhe corona- fion before fhe bonfire. The home- coming game pep rally was held af fhe bonfire, Homecoming fesfivifies sfarfed on a Thursday evening wifh a forchlighf parade led by fhe elecfed royalfy. The floaf for fhe king, queen, and affend- anfs were erecfed by fhe Pep Club, lmmediafely affer fhe rall fhe snake dance wound fhrough fhe Cusfer sfores on Main Sfreef. The evening fesfivifies were culminafed by fhe confri- bufion of a free movie by Mr. Casey. wifh music furnished by fhe band, and hearfy yells led by fhe cheerleaders. The royalfy surveyed fhe scene from fhe vanfage poinf on fhe floaf. The Homecoming game marked a real celebrafion poinf in fhe fesfivifies. The Wildcafs inaugurafed fhe newly lighfed field by downing fheir greafesf rival, Hof Springs, wifh a score of I8 fo I3. A+ fhe half fime, fhe queen. along wifh her affendanfs, made an appearance on fhe floaf. Festivities KING QUEEN CLAIR KIRK HAZEL LANDIS SENIOR ATTENDANTS DANA MASTERS DOUGLAS COE NORVALL KENDALL BARBARA KENNEDY JUNIOR ATTENDANTS MARSHALL CHASE EILEEN FISCHER SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS LANDY STINNETT LYLA SMITH FRESHMAN ATTENDANTS DAVID COE BARBARA FULLER Inoi pic+uredI The Icing and queen received gif+s in a shorf ceremony held affer 'rhe game and foIIowed by a dance and refreshmenis .. ,, , ,,,-,...., I3 4 V Dean Warren Tiny Dale Bob Jim Dale Bob Chuck Davidson Eisenbraun Folsom Holback Kelley Kelley Kirkpatrick Martin Miller Junior Junior Freshman Junior Junior Junior Junior Senior Junior A Squad My DALE KIRKPA1 DALE HOLBI DARROYL SIMS HM KE'-LE COACH TINY FOLSC CHARLES MILLER ROY SIRQI DEAN DAVIDSON MAN G l WARREN EISENBRAUN NOT PICTUI BOB KELLEY LARRY McNI BOB MARTIN SENIOR Basketball The Cusier Wildcais ended a moderately successful season with eight wins and fourteen defeats. After ihe opening Newcastle game it looked like a tough time for the Cats, but, under the wafchiul eye of Coach Sims, the Wildcats im- proved their style of ball playing amazingly in the weeks and games that followed. The CaI's iopped off this improvement by defeating the Black Hills powerhouse Rapid City in a torrid game with two overtime-s. Coach Sims had five returning leiiermen this year - Norval Kendall and Bob Martin. Seniors. and Dale Holbaclr. Bob Kelley. and Jim Kelley, Juniors. Those receiving letiers this year were Larry McNuH, Senior: Dean Davidson. Warren Eisenbraun, Dale Kirlrpatricl, Chuck Miller. Juniors: and Tiny Folsom. Freshman. - Bob Marlin was elecied team capfain. and Bob Kelley earned 'Ihe free lhrow trophy with a percentage of 73. Best of luclr to fhe coming basketball squads of CHS! SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Cuaier 26 Newcastle 44 Custer 48 Belle I-'ouxchs Custer 41 Provo S3 Cusier 56 Lead Custer 38 Rapid City 49 Custer 50 Edgemoal Custer 61 Edgemon! 50 Custer 57 Provo Custer 42 Speufish 48 Cusier 37 Sturgis Custer 43 Belle Fourche 51 Cunex 40 Hot Springs Cusier 34 Sturgis 50 - Custer 38 Speerfish Custer 36 Ho! Springs 35 Custer 59 14.4 Custer 44 Speertlsh 55 Custer 75 Rapid City Custer 38 Deadwood Sl Custer 56 Deadwood Under the guidance and coach- ing of Roger Price the B Squad did very well this year. Their schedule was nearly as heavy as that of the A Squad, and the results were better. Floyd Stiles, Jack James, Glen Fischer. Enos! Knight, Gerald Spugur. Jack Naugle. Jim Gibson. Dean Davidson. Dick Duncan, and David Coe. B Squad Material for the A Squad taken from the ranks of the I Squad, and some of these fellow show great promise. Wf Ks .m,w 4,. Q-if . W5 A ow f' ll is kquvuw. ' Y rd 1 ' Q. 5' if ' we-wfffx--R Iggy? M ,J as gk ik Q 1 I X? 0 w a I9 4 4 a.' v wifi in mf? iii f 5' 52 vga: W' 1 sn- , ESX ur 4-Q fy -U iff .l. KSA, 'vifwx A 'HB f X ' X!! H! Custer's cindermen arrive Sims tries the boys to see who will represent Bob and Lee clearing the for practice CHS in the broad iump low u hurdles Track Track season began March 30 with twenty-four boys reporting for practice. Bill Frye, Jim Gibson, Clair Kirk, Bob Martin, and Chuck Palmer were the only returning lettermen. Other anchor men this sea- son were Don Brummett, Tiny Folsom, Lee Hamilton, Norvall Kendall, Gordon Severyn, and Doug Wain- wright. U The Wildcats started the season successfully by capturing first in a dual meet at Hot Springs on April IO, and repeated their performance in both the Heart of the Hills Relays at Hill City on April 22 and the Southern Hills meet at Hot Springs on April 24. On the next day they entered the Black Hills Teachers Relays at Spearfish, and on the 29th they took sixth place in the conference meet at Hot Springs. The regional contest was held in Rapid on May 9 with Custer again capturing sixth and placing three in the state track meet on May I5 and l6. Bob Martin qualified in the high jump, Gordon Severyn in the mile, and Jim Gibson in the l00 and 220 yard dashes. Custer's sprint medley team - Frye, Gibson, Folsom, and Kirk -- lost its chance at a berth in the state meet through disqualification. At state Gibson, a sophomore, placed fifth in the class A 220 yard dash. wg -1 - -s '--'------V Tiny looks anxious as his team- Tin hands off to Clair as the The official corner where en- A tired crew rests before mates take off with a full Wildcats lead in the medley. nouncements are made and further action. h.ck ,hui awards are presented. I6 Eiwillllllilli . K X gl i g i x y NX . if - - A Q li' 1, V2 .. new w .. lm. e his , aol - I gs, ..-- 'i When cutting sleet and blinding snow blow across the range in winter, the ranchmen drift along in small groups with the herd. The members of each group are united by a com- mon bond, which serves as the organizing factor in their companionship. I7 Glee Club GIRLS' GLEE CLUB FIRST: JOAN HART, THERESA LOMBARDO, JO DUNCAN, EILEEN FISCHER, MARY BLIGHT, NORMA DARNELL, JANET GATES, SUE BLACK, COLEAN KELLY. DOLORES MARTY, PAT GATES. SECOND: MARILYN COWLES, PAT STILES, DELORIS BENNETT, PAT SCOTT, LYLA SMITH, HAZEL LANDIS, KATHLEEN STETSON, MARY EIDE, JOAN ROHM, BARBARA KELLY. NORMA PETRIK, CLAIRE BOWMAN--ACCOMPANIST. THIRD: LOREETA BAKER, RUTH BURG, BEVERLY FERRIS, SHIRLEY JENSEN, BONNIE HYDE, BARBARA HAMPTON, BARBARA KENNEDY, DANA MASTERS, PAULINE BARROW, MONTA LENE MICHAUD, SHARON LANE, WAYNE SI-IUCK - DIRECTOR. A 4 .- MIXED CHORUS FIRST: THERESA LOMBARDO, MARY BLIGHT, NORMA DARNELL, EILEEN FISCHER, JANET GATES, COLEAN KELLY, KATHLEEN STETSON, SHARON LANE, MARY EIDE, JOAN ROHM, SUE BLACK. BARBARA KELLY, PAT GATES. SECOND: PAT SCOTT, LYLA SMITH, PAT STILES, LOREETA BAKER, BEVERLY FERRIS, BONNIE HYDE, BARBARA HAMPTON, DANA MASTERS, BARBARA KENNEDY, SHIRLEY JENSEN, PAULINE BARROW, HAZEL LANDIS, NORMA PETRIK, CLAIRE BOW- MAN - ACCOMPANIST. THIRD: FLOYD STILES, DUANE STOLLER, BILL PETRIK, LARRY SAVILLE, JERRY GANDY, MARSHALL CHASE, DICK DUNCAN, DOUGLAS COE, WARREN EISENBRAUN, DON FREELAND, DARROYL SPILDE, BOB LANE, MELVIN LARSON, ALFRED RAVER, LANDY STINNETT, DAVID COE. WAYNE SHUCK - DIRECTOR. T A ra O BOYS' GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW: JACK O'CONNOR, FLOYD STILES, F RED KIRK, BILL MARTY, LARRY SAVILLE, DOUGLAS COE, BOB LANE. BILL PETRIK, DICK BRADY, CLAIRE BOWMAN - ACCOMPANIST. SECOND ROW: DUANE STOLLER, JERRY ROSEBERRY, MELVIN LARSON, NORMAN NEWBERG, DICK DUNCAN. MARSHALL CHASE, WARREN EISENBRAUN, JIM GIBSON, DON FREELAND, JACK NAUGLE, ALFRED RAVER, LANDY STINNETT, WAYNE SHUCK - DIRECTOR. I8 Director Girls' Glee Officers Boys' Glee Officers Accompanisr M ra S k gzglluptalflllz A A 'A ' D31-ggll Spildg ,,,,,,', Sgcxaigfy-Tfguurgr W m a Il B.,..,. K...gagii iiiiiiLie. cccc Uniforms W-ff--1 me-bf-un eeee-------V--ee Pr-id-nf Hazel Landis ,,,,.., Secretary-Treasurer Dough' Co' v'ce'P'e dem Vocal selections were given at the Fashion This year the Girls' Quarte! appeared at the F deraiion of Women's Club B B: PW Show and PTA Conveniion by ihe Girls' Sex- Sei. e . Banquei, and Spring Concert. Members are: Barbara Kelly ..,,,,,,,.,,,,..,.......,...,.,,,,,, first ako Kelly and Barrow ,,,,.,..,rr.........,,,,,.,,...,.,., alios Dana Manen .,........r ,,...,,,,,,,,,,,,.,. 5 econd auo Hampton and Kennedy ....... -, .,..., seconds Sue Black ,,,,,,,,,rrr, ,,,. 1 econd soprano Gates and Baker ,...,.......,,... .... s opranoa Loreeta Baker .,,, ....,,.. f in! soprano The Glee Clubs had regular pracfice fwice weekly, and fhe Chorus mef once each weelr fo pre- pare for fhe several concerfs and ofher occasions during which fhey appeared. All fhree vocal groups enfered fhe fesfival af Spearfish, where fheir hard worlr and fhe careful quid- ance of Mr. Shuclr paid off wifh very favorable com- menfs from fhe guesf crific. ln addifion fo fhese acfivifies, fhe combined glee clubs presenfed Rings in fhe Sawdus+. a fwo acf opereffa. All fhis worlr and acfive enfhusiasm on fhe parf of fhe members and Mr. Shuclr help fo malre fhe vocal deparfmenf one of CHS' finesf. I. The Hoffenfofs are given final insfrucfions before fhe big nighf. 2. Solos had fo be perfecfed also. 3. The mixed chorus makes an appearance af fhe Spring Concerf. The Boys' Ociet sang for and PTA Convention. Coe and Eisenbraun ,,,..,,,.., Freeland and Spilde ...,.,,. Peirik and Duncan . .,,,, , Chase and Gandy ,.,,,,.... the Pie Social 2nd but lst bars 2nd tenor ,, ...... lst tenor Concert Band March ing Band 1 CLARINETS Loreefa Balmer Kafhleen Sferson Gail Achenbach Marilyn Cowles Nellie Bohllren Lyla Smi+h Rufh Burg PaH'y Kenl' Janice Balmer Mary Campbell lno+ picfuredl Phyllis Kendall BASS CLARINET DoHy Coe DRUMS Sharon Lane- also OBOE Janei' Gales Hazel Landis Barbara Hampion Joan Hari' lno+ picfuredl Jim Moye FLUTES Mariory S+oll Jane Case lno+ piciuredl ArleH Rice SAXOPHONES Paffy Gales Colean Kelly lnoi' piciuredl Shirley Landis FRENCH HORNS Sherill Price Shirley Jensen Bonnie Hyde Jean Shull BASSES Pauline Barrow Richard Brady DIRECTOR Wayne Shucl: CORNETS Jerry Larson Jessie Barnes Darrell Spilde Jerry Gandy Landy S+inne'H' Bill Washburn lnoi' picfuredl Jo Duncan TROMBONES Sue Blaclr Pal' Sfiles Karen Kelley Beverly Baldwin BARITONES Don Freeland Bob Lane Dennis Casey LYRE Dana Masfers Concert Band There is somefhing abou? a band! ..... whai more need be said. Everyone knows ihe fhrill of a snappy marching band: 'lhe life beaf. and 'lone of i+s music: and few can keep 'iheir feel s'l'ill when a grand Sousa march is played. Even more excifing and inferesfing is being able fo help produce fhis unusual music. The lure fhis holds serves as 'lhe foundafion for esfab- lishing a sfrong organizafion, and makes early risers ouf of ifs members. In addirion fo fhe morning rehearsals for 'lhe enfire band. lhere are secfional. individual, and B rehearsals. Mr. Shuch has worhed herd direcfing all pracfices and giving much helpful advice: 'Phe response has been good: and ihe resuH' is be'H'er music in CHS. 20 Marcl in Banc OFFICERS Leff fo Righf i If -21' !'7i7' l N31 Sharon Lane ...... Secrefary-Treasurer ' T r ,L , ,f 5 f ' A Jerry Larson Presidenf - m'sQ'f ,i '- Janef Gafes ,...................,,.. Publicify ' L ' ,J-4 0- Y' N 1'-3? Loreefa Baker ..,.,........A...... Uniforms ij i ' Sherill Price ........ Sfudenf Conducfor 'A A if ' Darrell Spilde ....,....... Vice-presidenf W 1 'i Band is hard work for fhe members and es- g ' I 4 pecially firing for fhe direcfor. Consequenfly V' , , Q l!',QI A once each year fhe band relaxes in a good - V :H ' K i 3 old-fashioned picnic af Wind Cave. New- comers whifewash fhe CHS sign. food dis- appears in vasf quanfifies, and all have a The officers are elecfed by fhe enfire Hwroughly enioyable ,ima band. and help Mr. Shucln in goveming fhe organizafion. Band Activities This year fhe band, along wifh fhe vocal deparfmenf. presenfed concerfs on January 29 and May I4. ' However, fhe greafesf acfivify of fhe year was appearing af fhe Music Fesfival in Rapid Cify. Cusfer insfrumenfalisfs appeared in fhe B Massed Band, and hope fo enfer fhe A division nexf year. For fheir individual school presenfafion fhey chose fhe Firsf Movemenf from fhe Unfinished Symphony by Schuberf. The piece feafures solos for all insfrumenfs. and has fhe superior fone qualify and beaufy found only in a greaf symphonic worlr. The commenfs were very good, and all felf if was worfh fhe added worl: and pracfices. individual efforf is especially encouraged by Mr. Shuclr, and fhis year five soloisfs appeared af fhe concerfs. They were as follows: . s e Pauline Barrow ..,....,...... ....... ............ S o usaphone ,,,,. ...,i,,.. A dmlraflon .,...,... .... ,..,.. S a inf Clair Sue Blaclt i.......,,. ....,... T rombone r.... ...s,,... A flanfic Zephyrs ....,,, ii....., S imons Don Freeland .,....... ,i.....i B arifone , .i,i,,,..v .i....,,. P remier Pollra .vi.i.,.,...,s,..... Lewellyn Sherill Price v.......,,,.i.....,,,i..i. . ..i,.i.....,.,,,......,.. French Horn iii,iie,,,. , .,,.ii 7 .ii...... Concerfo Number 3 ,.....,..,.. Mozarf 4 Kafhleen Sfefson ,.......,,i.,.........,,......,,........,. Clarinef ,..,ii,.,,i,ie,.....,,.., . ....,.a,...,,, Dancing Shadows .s,.,,..,....,,,,. Vesely h The Cusfer Band was also represenfed af All Sfafe Band in Huron wifh Sue Blacl: appearing in fhe frombone secfion f ere. Pep .ua T Band Pep Band FIRST ROW: Sherill Price, Nellie Bohllcen, Rufh Burg, Paffy Kenf, Janef Gafes, Sharon Lane, Hazel Landis, Landy Sfinneff, Jerry Larson, Jessie Barnes. SECOND ROW: Gail Achenbach. Kafhleen Sfefson, Loreefa Balmer, Don Freeland, Pauline Bar- row, Darrell Spilde, Jerry Gandy, Paf Sfiles, Sue Black. The Pep Band was organized by Mr. Shucl: fhree years aqo, and has remained as a sfrong insfifufion. The faslr of fhis bend is fo appear af all pep meefings and ouf-of-fown foofball games wifh pep and novelfy songs which feafure crowd parficipafion. 21 y Pep Club N. CHEERLEADERS: Pai Rosse, Barbara Kennedy. Norma Petrik. FIRST ROW: Theresa Lombardo, Marilyn Morrison, Patty Gales, Mary Jane Blight, Mary Campbell, Marilyn Cowles. Sue Black, Colleen Davidson. SECOND HOW: Jessie Barnes, Pa! Scoit, Loreeta Baker, Eileen Fischer, Doris Hum, Janet Gaies. Marlene Morris. Pat Stiles. Mrs. Shuck-sponsor. THIRD ROW: Hazel Landis. Claire Bowman. Beverly Ferris. Barbara Hampton, Carmen Griffiths, Sherill Price, Lola Whitley, Dana Masters. Bernice Parris, Barbara Reedy, Shirley Collins. Sharon Lane, Nancy Meeker. CHEERLEADERS PEP CLUB OFFICERS BARBARA KENNEDY, , , , . , , HEAD CHEERLEADER SHARON LANE ,,,,,,7,,,7,7,7,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,V,,,A,,,.,,,.,,--,,,vA.A,-,-R PRESIDENT NORMA PETNK . , SENIOR HAZEL LANDIS .,..,,.,........ VICE-PRESIDENT PAT ROSSE , , , JUNIOR DANA MASTERS , .,... ,,,..,. S ECRETARY-TREASURER Organizing early in Sepfember, fhe Pep Club firsf elecfed officers, and fhen sei abouf fo raise money for sponsoring Homecoming and ofher acfivifies. The Pep Club had concessions af foofball and baslcefball games. and also sold balloons decorafed in fhe school colors for fhe Homecoming game. The Club, sponsoring Homecoming acfivifies, planned and builf a floaf, organized a forch lighf parade and pep rally fhe nighf before fhe game, and gave fhe Homecoming dance af which fhe King and Queen received giffs. The nexf proiecf underfalcen was fo raise funds for buying new sweafers for fhe cheerleaders. This was accomplished fhrough a very successful cake social. , The Pep Club closed ifs successful year wifh a lunch af fhe home of fhe sponsor, Mrs. Shuclr. All fhe ice cream and calre fhe members could eaf was furnished by fhe Pep Club. 22 Cheerleaders PAT ROSSE BARBARA KENNEDY NORMA PETRIK JUNIOR HEAD-CHEERLEADER SENIOR Each year the student body chooses three girls to serve as cheer- leaders at the games and pep meetings throughout the year. Also elected by popular vote is the head cheerleader, who must have served as a cheerleader for atleast one year prior to her becoming head cheerleader. The Pep Club elects six understudies who lead yells at B games and from whom the cheerleaders will be selected in the future. If an underclassman has been chosen as cheerleader, she will continue to be a cheerleader through her senior year. PAT ROSSE BARBARA KENNEDY NORMA PETRIK JUNIOR HEAD-CHEERLEADER SENIOR 23 Doris Hunt Mary Beverly Joan Doris Connie Twirlers Club meetings were held on Wednesday mornings at 7:45 shortly after school began. At these meetings the girls arranged all of their activities. New uniforms, which consisted of purple shorts and gold sweaters, were selected and basketball half- Connie Lackey . time routines were planned. ln addition to Beverly Ferns ,,..,,,c,,,,.,,.,.,,,,.... Presiden! Mary Blight v,,,,.,,,,, ,,.......,..,. S ecreiary Elaine Elliot Glynnis Fen-is Doris Hunt Yvonne Knight Connie Lackey Bonnie O'Connel1 - - - sham Sammi held in Rapid City. , .3351 . X if W r . - A es' - ggfzfitygg g 2 . ,-G ,Q-. GS mGj0l'el'l'e. S3 , at 5 'L 2. 1. , .si : 'anis ,gt. , U i.. 5' F5 if ,ze .V ' X 1 9 W? ky- g ' 5. 3 ' 2 ' f -. -'Om Rohm -- --e-f, ---'------ Vice-Pmidef-I these things the Club helped to train the be- ginners, of whom there were about thirty. After basketball season the A twirlers began plans for the Music Festival which was After each girl has had a chance to lead the band during marching exercises, the band members choose the girl who is to lead them The head twirler and all officers of the Club are selected by the members themselves. Librarians Twirlers Joan Rohn B . . Majorette Beverly Ferris . .......... Head Twirler Mary Jane Blight Majorette .Ioan Rohm The librarians, under the supervision of Mrs. Smaha and head librarian Helen Mahnke, are respon sible for keeping the library running smoothly. One girl, sometimes assisted by another, is stationed in the library each period to help students select literature, check books in and out, card and shelve them, and mend torn or worn volumes. The librarians this year were Helen Mahnke, Marlene Morris, Sharon Lane, Gale Palmer, Sherry Summy, Jo Hart, Lyla Smith, and Patty Gates. C Club Custer's Honorary Athletic Club FIRST ROW: Assistant Coach Price, Kendall. Coe. Brummett, Duncan. Davidson. B. Kelley. Coach Sims. SECOND ROW: Frye. Eisenbraun, Palmer. Kirk. Hamilton, Kent, Strain, Folsom. THIRD ROW: Baker, Kirk- patrick, Wainwright, Dyvig, Aalseth, Hammer, Gibson, Holback, Miller, James. Not pictured - J. Kelley. Mclluit. Martin. Membership in the C Club is limited to those boys who have earned letters. A letter may be received in one of the following ways: Football-action in twenty-five percent of the season's football games. Basketball-participation in twenty percent of the season's basketball games or fifty percent of the tournament games. Track-placing first in a major track meet or earning seven points during the season. Twelve boys were received into the C Club this year. They were Davidson, Duncan, Dyvig, Eisen- braun, Folsom, Hamilton, Hammer, Kirkpatrick, McNutt, Miller, Roy Strain, Wainwright. The returning Iettermen were Aalseth, B. Baker, Brummett, Doug Coe, Frye, Gibson, Holback, Bob James, B. Kelley, J. Kelley, Kendall, Kent, Kirk, Martin, and Palmer. Camera Club The Camera Club was organ- ized the last week in September. A new Speed Graphic camera was purchased with the proceeds of the Christmas card sales. SPONSOR ........ JOHN P. HALEY PRESIDENT -, BARBARA REEDY VICE-PRESIDENT .- SUE BLACK SEC.-TREAS. ...... JANET GATES 25 The Club is well established now, and has most of the neces- sary equipment. lt is hoped that the future Custer High Schoolers will take advantage of the fine opportunities it offers. B8zPW Banquet Each year ihe BRPW Club of Cusler gives a banquei for lhe grad- uafing girls. The seH'ing ihis year was in i e beauiiful Sylvan Lalre din- ing room. Each senior girl was falcen io ihe formal dinner by a member of fhe Club. Among lhe enferlainmenl were fwo selecfions by lhe senior girls' quariel, malring iheir lasl per- ormance. Q , ,I - K ' A ' A311 . mwaei. mga We -F . iz. ., The lovely lady picfured below gave 'ihe main ad- dress - one which will nol' be forgo'Hen by anyone preseni ai 'lhe banquet Barbara Gunderson's per- sonal charm and earnesf sinceriry made her mes- sage especially impressive, and her plan for maior- ing in ma'iuril'y can serve as an inspiralion for all of us. WR M The oiher highlighf of lhe eve- ning was 'ihe preseniaiion of ihe SIOO scholarship, which 'l'he B8:PW annually gives io one senior girl for her confinued educalion. Pic- 'iured ai ihe lefi is Barbara Kelly receiving fhe award for l953. I':'v-mi., 4 Keyette Club FIRST ROW: Berlha Doll, Hazel Landis, Loree'l'a Baker, Barbara Kennedy, Dana Masiers, Barbara Reedy, llene Philliras, Zell: Neff, Sue Black, Barbara Kelly. SECOND ROW: Lola Whifley, Sharon Lane, Claire Bowman, Pauline Barrow, Sheril Price,l Janef Gales, Pai Rosse, Joyce Morgan, Helen Mahnlze. The KeyeHe Club was organized in fhe spring, wifh the Cusfer B8iPW as sponsors. The membership includes iunior and senior girls. and ih purpose is fo guide 'ihe girls in vocaiional problems. Personsfrorn all wallcs of life appeared as guesl' speakers, each giving The girls an idea of fhe life in a given profession or occupafion. Sh Officers elecied for 'lhe year were as follows: presidenf, Barbara Kelly: vice-presideni, Hazel Landis: ireasurer, Barbara Ready: and reporhr. aron ana. On March-3l fha Keye'H'es provided a lea and varied enlerfainmeni for 'ihe sponsoring B8iPW Club members. 26 CLASS DATA ATHLETICS Jessie Barnes Bill Frye Norval Kendall Shirley Collins -l0Cl4 DYVi9 B05 Mclflln Bernice Parris Marilyn Morrison i nnual Staff SCHOOL LIFE Janet Gates Pearl Hyde Barbara Kelly BUSINESS oRGANlzATioN ggvgalzlsflggijf I' Douglas Coe Loreeta Baker U y Hazel Landis Dana Masters NOT PICTURED Pat Scott . . Jr. Rep. Bonnie Hyde . ssssssss Soph. Rep. ADVISOR Colean Kelly ARTIST-EDITORS lt is to Miss Ingalls that we went with all our ' Fresh Rep' Clqir Kirk , , sY,, ,.,,,AAAe,.,..,,,,s7.. A rflsl' problems. She had the answer to any question Lola Whitley that arose, and proved to be a helpful, willing, Sharon Lane rrfrfri Co-Editor and enefgellc ad f0'- shefin Price is . ,,,,,,, CQ-Editor The annual statt is especially thanlrtul to those persons who contributed their time, energy, and lcnowledge to the pub- lication ot this annual. Taking pictures at the right time and place is a maior taslc, and tor this we relied upon Mr. Haley. He spent many hours talring, developing, printing, enlarging, and planning pictures. He is responsible tor much ot the picture-story ot this annual, and to him we owe a special vote ot thanks and gratitude. For several years CHS has called upon Mrs. L. C. Collins to write a poem for the annual foreword, and this year as usual she responded with a foreword ot which we can all be proud. The superior quality of the portraits and group pictures, as well as several intormal shots, must be attributed to Mr. Dow- ney, who worlred hard with the photography ot our annual. Then, of course, there is technical advice, and tor this we had to call upon Cliff Henningsen. He frequently came to CHS, always with an answer to a problem or a helptul suggestion. 27 Thespians Thespian initiation this year saw the old, out- landish garbs and make-up overthrown and in their stead character costumes: For two days the halls of CHS looked like a movie studio, with everyone from Mammy Yokum to Hecate roaming them uttering Hamlet's advice to the players. Pictured from left to right starting with the top row are Mammy Yokum, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Robin 1 Hood, Pop Eye, Tarzan, the old pro Thespians with pressions they are all emoting at the time - Hoppy, a group of aspirants bowing to their superior, Pop Eye and Santa Claus, and a general hall scene where theatrical students are mingling with other classmates. ROLAND JOHNSON ......... A........,,,...... S PONSOR LOLA WHITLEY ....v....., .........,...,,,,,..., P RESIDENT JANET GATES ....... -.. .,,....,.. VICE-PRESIDENT DANA MASTERS ........... ........,......., S EC.-TREAS. LOREETA BAKER DOUGLAS coB JACK DYVIG PEARL HYDE T BARBARA KENNEDY sHARoN LANE BOB MARTIN SHERLLL PRICE I The National Thespian Society Motto: Act well your partg there all the honor lies. The National Thespian Society was established in l929 by a group of students and teachers interested in the advance- ment of dramatics. The aims of the society are to establish and promote dramatic arts and to create interest in dramatics among the students. Membership in the society is not only reward for meritorious participation in dramatic art, but also evidence of the desire of the student to be associated with other high school boys and girls performing superior work in this field. Membership also carries the obligation of performing even greater work after the Thespian pledge is taken. ' The Custer Troupe No. 384 commenced the year with a rollicking weiner roast at Doran Lake. This was merely in prep- aration for the hard work ahead, for each year the troupe presents the Thespian One Acts. lSee page 4Il I - On April I7 the formal initiation ceremony for new Thespians was held in the high school auditorium. The incoming members must have earned ten points in dramatic work. These points are earned by acting or in some way assisting in the production of a play or operetta or by work in declamation. The ceremony was followed by a dance and refreshments. The seven candles in the initiation ceremony represent the seven steps of progress in dramatic arts. I. Speech-communication of thought by speech 2. Music-better expression through music 3. Dance-even greater expression by dancing 4. Dionysius-first written records of drama as we know it 5. Thespis-birth of individual character portrayal by an actor 6. Church-progress of arts under protective influence of Christianity 7. Theater-dramatic arts as we know them today Thespis, an actor and writer ot tragedies, was the first to use actors to speak lines on the stage. We pay homage to this Greek actor by calling the society The National Thespian Society. Thespis was the first to use masks. Today the usual sign of dramatic arts is the mask, and that is why masks of comedy and tragedy are used as the insignia of Thespians. 28 . their sponsor Mr. Johnson - iudging from facial ex- EMSSEES fn ll 5? ra -- Y vrzgam On our ranch are many ranch hands who have not yet earned the coveted distinction of being foremen. These ranchmen are grouped into three classes according to their experience. Although they are perhaps more carefree, each year they assume more of the res onsib'l- p I ities of the ranch, so when we leave ranch CHS we foremen know that we will be followed by good foremen. 29 Juniors -. Q ,r Roland Johnson g K' ,Q . Junior Sponsor 'X W a.i,,,.? 'g i K ZA' jf tw., 5 fi - -.ra , ,' - ,, wp, ffs,Xi it l f XX I 5 3 S- A y x , 3 5 -J I 1 l 'V' President Vice-President Sec.-Treas. Don Freeland Charles Miller Jim Kelley Elecfed by their classmates, fhese boys' leadership helped the class a greaf deal this year. The successful and beautiful Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet was arranged with fheir help, as well as fhe ever helpful guidance of 'lhe able sponsors-Mr. Haley and Mr. Johnson. John P. Haley Junior Sponsor Of the sixty-four individuals who enfered CHS in l95l, fifty remained for the iunior year. The class's biggesf proiecf, outside of chemistry and shorfhand, was fhe Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. One means of providing funds for fhis was the iunior play, The Little Dog Laughed -a real project in itself. lt was under fhe direction of Mr. Johnson, and went over as a howling success! Another means of gaining money was through the sale of magazines. The iuniors and seniors competed for sales in fhis campaign, and, although the seniors offered tough compefition, fhe iuniors edged fhem for fofal sales. Finally after hard worlr bofh in raising money and planning 'the beautiful Hawaiian theme, fhe Prom and Banquef became a realify on May 9 at the Sylvan Lake Hotel. For class officials and honored see fhis and fhe facing page. as . 'Q' if , J. fs, i ff , Nellie Bohlken Mary Campbell Betty Evans Beverly Ferris Carmen Griffiths Doris Hunt Shirley Jensen Judy Knutson Joanne Lacey Theresa Lombardo Helen Mahnke Joyce Morgan Zell Neff . Sharlene Plooster Joan Rohm Pat Treloar ' ' Eileen Wilkinson Shirley Williamson F Bob Y L l i A 1 Kelley A ,. A , My ,, Claire ' ,A. it--N. f G A Bowman B l' r i ,. I . are E I x f' 7 Bob's scholastic stand- ing, leadership, and par- ticipation in activities earned him a trip to Boys' State where citizenship is taught and practiced for one full week. The Amer- ican Legion was his spon- sor. U Bob also received the nderclassman citizen- ship award which is an- nually given to one un- derclassman for outstand- ing qualities in citizen- ship, Marshall Chase Eileen Fischer Pat Stiles Bette Ventling Sid Aalseth Bob Alberry Leroy Aman Bill Baker Dean Davidson Richard Duncan Warren Eisenbraun Jerry Gandy Lee Hamilton Marvin Hammer Bob Hendrickson Dale Holback Bob James Dale Kirkpatrick Jim Morgan Wayne Sauer Gordon Severyn Darrell Spilde Roy Strain e si 3' t l 1. Marshall was elected by his classmates as an attendant to the King on the basis of popularity. . -' 'E m 4 ,ima .. This is Claire's first year as accompanist, and she has done very well in providing the daily ac- companiment for the glee clubs and chorus. In ad- dition she played for all concerts, the operetta, small vocal ensembles, in- strumentalists, and -the COIl'llTlCl'lCCl'IlCnl CXQYCISCS. Claire was also named as an alternate to Girls! State. Eileen was elected as attendant to the Queen, and therefore represented the girls of her class at Homecoming festivities, ' tl .ii is i M 5 To f,. . - .,iy fi I 5' .gt.'ig'1 f . 5 P t l In addition to being one of the regular cheer- leaders, Pat received the honor of being selected to attend Girls' State. A citizen must have a schol- astically high record. but especially qualities of leadership-shown in her school, church, and home. Selection is made by the faculty and sponsoring organization on the basis of these principles. Pat was sponsored by the B Sc PW, '5- K ' ,:. h I ! l :XXX ' ex Ilene was selected as one of the Girls' State alternates. The selection was made on the same basis as that of the citizens. Sue played in the trom- bone section of All State Band this year. Auditions for this band were made throughout the state by the same group of judges. The top high school mus- icians were then chosen by these judges as mem- bers of the band. Sue was also chosen as one of the Girls' Staters from Custer, and was sponsored by the Amer- ican Legion Auxiliary. Each year underclass- men elect one of their number to serve on the annual staff. Pat will use her knowledge to helix build next year's annua . 31 Pa tty Rosse Sue Black llene Phillips Patricia Scott all 'XR Ox 'ru New - k,pn-...., J I ff 1' . ,,:-- an . 535 . , I 'Z Q I .nf-2 T so 53 ii .wr I l: M A ..,.: ' K I. l 5, A -, :E div- 5 .si :- L3 94 Y ' zj. . I X V I I I gl 1 Y I fs. ef Y.: I . he f -A , A 4-ff J JJJJ sex I nn as R I- f is yy '1 'R w T 4 'K Q 'in' sg' Y 'Lf -I-+1 'I Ri 'ii'f-wid' fi ' ' Il.. N' I A i f ,I ef? in-W ,HQ -ss: if Ag iii.. if 1H 'A M' .,:-I rex b,. , Wy? xv W Gb JANICE BAKER JOY BERLIN MARY BLIGHT CORA BOGGS JAMES BROPHY BOB BUFFINGTON BEVERLY CARROLL DARRIS COOPER NORMA DARNELL MARY EIDE PATTY GATES JIM GIBSON ROGER HALEY JOAN HART JANET HARTSHORN BONNIE HYDE JOHN JENSEN DARLENE JOKUMSEN PATRICIA KENT DAVE KERN ERNEST KNIGHT CONNIE LACKEY SHIRLEY LANDIS ROBERT LANE MELVIN LARSON DAVID LINDE FLORENCE McKENNA MICKEY MADDOX SAM MADSEN DELORES MARTY JACK NAUGLE BETTY PARRIS WILLIAM PETRIK WILMA PRESTON LORETTA PULLINS ALFRED RAVER ROGER RIVENES DOUGLAS ROSSE LARRY SAVILLE HELEN SCHENK JEAN SHULL LYLA SMITH GERALD SPARGUR LANDY STINNETT SHIRLEY TOWNSENI2 BETTY TRENHAM ERROL USHER LAVONNE VITTETOE CONNIE WRIGHT INOT PICTUREDI IGAIL ACHENBACHI IDELMER BROWN! Sophomores The sophomore class began fhe ear by elecfing fhe following officers: presidenf, Landy Sfinneffg vice-presidenf, Joan Hari: secre- freasurer, Alfred Raver. Mrs. Shucl: and Miss Gruenwaldf served as fhe class sponsors. Affendanfs chosen for homecoming were Landy Sfinneff and Lyla Smifh, and Bonnie Hyde served as sophomore represenfafive on annual sfaff. The sophomore sponsored dance fhis year was a Sock-Hop. Everyone had fo checlc his shoes af fhe door before being admiffed. The class is well represenfed in fhe various school organizafions a nd acfivifies. 32 5 WT- Q V . ex :Wg A I 3 hifi' if 'M .w . fgf. A . sh' 4 . .Q ,,.. 2 I I e y I. I I . 1 , . . A: , ' ii' or Q . A .. , . QQA. as: ,sl A 4 gs!! ,sk g ii, 'H . R. L, I .Q is R , I.. . ,I 0 V if , ,Sl C 7 yu 4: . 9 is Z 9 Y D- ' 2 P 1 .o . ,Z I ' , - . - ,I 1 k V fzrv ff Y- O P L y A Q . ' -. ' fm.. C.. I . . 4- A 4 El se ' I NJ! E V I 3 ,A ' J. Q : gl 1 5 .F y ll .rev 5 ew , I M - 5 a ff' . . I K 'VE' 3 1 I ' if fi- .2 'P-1 ' N If I , s M ' 1 , x -V.. ,. :-,, , . I k , ,. , , ,. N 5 g of is A - 'fi ll I fra . L wt HOMER IAKER, JULENE BAKER, MARLENE BOWMAN, JEWEL BRAUN, ED BROPHY, RUTH BURG, DAVID COE, MARILYN COWLES, COLLEEN DAVIDSON. IILL DEAN, SHIRLEY DOLL, JO DUNCAN, YVONNE ELFSTROM, SHARON ELLERTON, GLEN FISCHER, MORRIS FOLSOM, LOIS GOETTSCH, ALBERT GREENACRE. LYLE HUNT, LEO JACOISON, JACK JAMES, COLEAN KELLY, HAROLD KEUPP, FRED KIRK, JOHN KIRK, DONNA LANDIS, BOB LINDE. 'AL IRI. MARTY, NANCY MEEKER, MONTA LENE MICHAUD, MARLENE MORRIS, JIM MOYE, JODENE NELSON, NORMAN NEWIERG, JACK O'CONNOR, ESTHER M . . JAMES PARSONS, WAYNE PEPPER, BEVERLY PLATCHEK, JERRY ROSEBERRY, DON SHULTZ, JOHN SHULTZ, KATHY STETSON, FLOYD STILES, DUANE STOLLER. RAY STRAIN, JANICE STRATTON, SHERRY SUMMY, ILENE TAGGART, CLIFFORD WARD, EDDIE WOLFE, LEONARD WOOD, DICK YOUNG, JOY ZOUCHA. !Nol Pictured! CHRISTINE BLACKBIRD, DICK BRADY, DOROTHY FLETCHER, KAY GALLIMORE, DOROTHY HIGHCRANE, ANDREW PAUL LEIEAU, DONALD LYTLE, ELAINE RIVENES, BERTHA UNDERHILI., JEANNETTE UNDERHILL, BEVERLY WAINWRIGHT, SHIRLEY WARD. Freshmen A class of sixly-one enfered CHS Ihis year. The lirsl duly of Ihe class was 'Io elecl officers. The resull was as follows: presidenf, Morris Tiny Folsom: vice-presidenI, David Coe: and secrefary-Ireasurer, Jack James. Nerl came Ihe freshman sponsored dance on Sepfember 7. Much help for fhis. as well as for all The year's aciiviiies, was given by Mrs. Smllla and Mr. Price, Phe class sponsors. AI'IendanIs elecfed Io represeni Ihe class for Homecoming acfivifies were Barbara Fuller and David Coe. Colean Kelly was Ihe class' repre- senlaiive on Ihe annual sfall. The freshman class is also well represenled in Ihe erlracurricular acliviiies of CHS. Classes Physical Science John Haley Roger Price Social Science Kathryn Gruenwaldt Melvin J. Gibbs Mervin E. Lindsey Obviously nof scienfisfsl The above sfudy hall musf have been devoid of scienfisfs, for fewer eyes and heads would have been raised if fhe confrary were frue. Experimenfafion, laws, precision, skill . . . fhese are fhe key words for fhe physical sciences, and each one holds a clue and fascinafion for fhose who fake any of fhe four science courses in CHS. Sfudy and hard work are necessary in fhese classes, buf are more fhan repaid by fhe new facfs revealed. The laborafory classes especially infrigue all wifh a fascinafing revelafion of Nafure's secrefs. How can we ever forgef fhe surging of blood in insecf wings flashed upon fhe bioscope screen, or fhe charge we gof from fhe Leyden iar, or candle images casf fhrough fhe lens af various disfances, or esfers, or fhe firsf unknown, or ..... And fhe fun we had! ! ! Making indescribable concocfionsg wiping fhe lasf dish and fhen flying fo fhe nexf class: borrowing mafchesg successfully com- plefing a difficulf experimenf - all never-fo-be- forgoffen fun! The legal eagles ponder a fechnical quesfion in frue pro- fessional form. The social sciences do nof require such finger dekferify or experimenfal yen, buf greafer freedom of fhoughf is possible. The key words would sfill include law, buf in addifion we would have cause and effecf plus menfal inquisifiveness. Alfhough our fhoughfs musf be channeled in pafhs of reason, we are more free fo approach problems wifh individual- ism. The laws are nof so concrefe because we are dealing wifh people of all creeds, races. culfures, ideals, and fraifs. The real pleasure of any social science course lies in an- alyzing problems and arriving af definife conclusions fhrough individual inferprefafion. We, of course, have fo learn how fo approach fhese prob- lems, and Miss Gruenwaldf gefs us in sfep, wifh addifional and more fechnical advice offered by Prof and Mel. The dis- cussions in social science classes really sfimulafe fhe gray maf- +er and add a spark of inferesf in whaf fhe fufure holds for us and fhe resf of fhe world. They also give us fhe desire fo help plof fhe course of fhe fufure over smoofher ferrifory. Social science can nof be menfioned wifhouf fhe fhoughf of polifics. To fhose who know fhis field af all, fhe word ifself is mosf suggesfive. Whaf can mafch a polifical convenfion for excifemenf and fhrills? Where is fhere more complex machinery in operafion fhan in fhe polifical parfy? Whaf is more exhausf- ing and yef refreshing fhan a day of polifics? 34 Classes Literature and Fine Arts ' Commercial Roland Johnson Marie Smaha Wayne Shuck D211'I'0Yl Sims Hold Sfill! Close your eyes! Turn your head! There is a sfrange exhilarafion, even fo . . . If ishard 'ro imagine school life wifhouf fhis deparfmerlf. Few are fhe sfudenfs who do nof elecf fo fake af leasf one in which we learn expression, inferprefafion, and enferfainmenf. of the commercial courses, Sfucly of our own language enables us fo wrife and speak Finger dexferify is really a prerequisife, buf sound reason- in,a manner unclersfandable fo all persons knowing English, and ing and coneenfrafion are also eggenfiel, Lafin gives a foundafion and beaufy for building our language. A song speaks in a manner ungversally undergood. All courses afford achievemenf in unknown fields - mas- fering shorfhand, dicfafion, fyping - fhings we knew nofhing Individual inferprefafion is fhaf qualify which is respon- gf before, sible for characfer, and here is faughl' a freedom of inferprefa- fion which builds individualism. Differenf inferprefafions make N9W5PaPe work is e5PeClallY enl0Yabl9- and Plan 'l 9 and life confinually new and different, edifing fhe fyping paper is a real experience for all concerned. The word enferfainmenf ifself seems 'ro sparkle and glow, and being in dramafics fransmifs 'lhaf sparkle lo you and fhe audience. For anyone who will enfer fhe spirif of show bus- iness here is real pleasure and safisfacfion. 'T' The chorisfers are all in excellenf voice for fhis number. 35 Genflemen: I regref fo inform you .... Kathryn Gruenwaldt Classes Mathematics Physical Education Martha Ingalls Helene Shuck Roger Price The mark of a mathematician - deep concentration. Only mathematicians understand the language of math, but all can vouch for its intrigue. There is something about solving a baffling problem that brings a satisfaction all its own. The more math you take, the more you want: and as the desire mounts so does the pleasure derived from new fields explored. Perception and reasoning are the key words, and cultiva- tion of them leads to understanding on planes other than the mathematical. Whereas an hour spent in some other task might tire one physically and mentally, a problem, the solution of which re- quires an hour of effort, tends to increase mental keenness and stimulate it to a point of great personal satisfaction. lt is the geometry student who finds a force of immeas- urable attraction in an imagined figure, for there is an un- solved problem. Strike three ! ! Sports, games, and calisthenics cover the whole field of physical education: but sportsmanship, co- operation, teamwork, and ability to follow rules are the real lessons to be gained from PE. Besides serving as a teacher of such necessary qualities of character, PE affords the mental relaxation needed in a schedule of study, and is a real aid to better physical and mental health. The attitude instilled in us in PE can be invaluable in later life - fight to win with all that is in you, but accept defeat graciously, and learn from the mistakes you made. In future years it will not even be remembered who was victor or loser, only the fun will remain a vivid memory! ! iThe only exception will be in the case of the senior girls who seldom tasted of defeatll, Alvin E. James A stitch in time saves nine Since the basic unit of living centers around the home, learning the arts of homemaking is a real guide for any girl. There is much pleasure to be gained from home economics, too. Planning and designing a home with appropriate furn- ishings to meet a specific budget gives real satisfaction. What can be more tempting than a well balanced, properly prepared meal? A beautifully browned pork chop, a siz- zling steak. a golden chicken, a tender ham - iust the thought makes one's mouth water. When the scent of fresh bread or delicious pies floats through the hall, everyone wishes he could be in home eco- nomics. Equally interesting and important for the boys is shop. From the mechanics of a car to the study of a power saw, they learn what makes it tick. Curiosity and accuracy are essential to the building of a real craftsman, and satisfaction in his work is his profit. 36 MESQSFSES ix W 4- 493' A u 0 Nj N I Q we Y X ,X 1 f ' fx, sf, f xi F ' ,X Kit! T Y uk Nlxjf fi o'K 'L N- Q The most eventful times of the year are during round-ups. We may join in any number ofthe activities at this time, depending upon our likes and skills. 37 ff-x e n XX I lx X ' X tudent Government -. , F EF I i if ' if .... S 5' . lr AQ, .,,. , 3g if he .:....:. . 1 .:?i,f-Q ii ir -fe I l rm: f--H- lar: '- mm. fs. ,rs A 3 elses -1 f f Congressmen Each year Lead High School is sponi sor fo +he Black Hills Sfudenf Congress. This year was Cusfer's firsf in affend- ance fhere, and fhe whole experience was so inferesfing and worfhwhile fhaf we hope Cusfer will be represenfed fhere in fhe fufure. The subiecf maffer of fhe bills acfed upon concerned recenf and confrover- sial issues on all planes of governmenf from fhe local fo fhe infernafional. ln addifion fo fhe bills drawn up for legis- lafion of fhe day, each school is enfifled fo submif one bill of ifs own draffing. Bills are submiffed fo .fhe proper commiffee, and each sfudenf holds membership in one of fhem. The bills are fhen sehf fo fhe house floors wifh fhe recommendafions of fhe commif- fees. The house as a whole nexf acfs upon fhe bill, and if is in fhis sfep fhaf fhe greafesf inferesf is sfimulafed. The discussions, procedures, and acfions of 'lfhe houses give everyone presenf a wide and accurafe knowledge of how fhe legislafive branch of our govern- menf really worlrs. Councilmen invesfigafe fourisf modafions in Cusfer. CONGRESSMEN Leff fo righf .................... baclc row Dean Davidson ,. ,........,...,.,.. Senafor Sherill Price ..,., ,,..... R epresenfafive Douglas Coe ....,.. ..,.... R epresenfafive Leff fo righf ....... ......... f ronf row Janef Gafes ,..... ..,........ S enafor Sharon Lane .. ....... Senafor Mel Gibbs ...... .,..,...... A dvisor Pai' Rosse ..,.... ........,..............., S enafor Lola Whifley ,,...,...,,...., Represenfafive lNof picfuredl Jane Case .........,... L ....,......,...... Senafor Shirley Sundsfrom ........ Represenfafive GOVT DAY OFFICERS CITY OFFICIALS Mayor-Bob Kelley Councilmen Jim Moye Colean Kelly Paffy Safes Winlr Raver Dale Kirlcpafriclr Mary Campbell Clair Kirlc Chuck Palmer Jusfice of Peace Warren Eisenbraun Shirley Collins COUNTY OFFICIALS Commissioners Dean Davidson Dale Holback Douglas Coe Treasurer ....,......... ....... S haron Lane Auditor ,,.,,.,,,,..,,......,....,.. Dana Masfers Register of Deeds ..... .,...,...... B ill Frye Clerk of Courfs ...... ........... B ob Marlin ' Jim Kelley Barbara Reedy Sid Aalsefh Sfafes Afforney ,,.....,,,...... Hagel Landis Sheriff .......................,..,..... Supf. of Schools ..,......... Judge ............v................... Coroner ,.,,...., ,..,.. A ,,...... M orris Folsom accom- lunch. LJLLILICIIL TJEJV L Day 0ff1C13lS Sfudenf Governmenf Day acfivifies gof under way wifh a big organizing rally for each parfy. The Federalisfs, under fhe ad- visorship of Mel Gibbs, mel' and chose Sherill Price as fheir parfy chairman. and af fhe same fime fhe Nafionalisfs mef wifh John Haley and elecfed Janef C-Safes fo serve as fheir parfy chairman. Commiffees were nexf appoinfed, and fheir worlr commenced immediafely. Soon CHS was declred ouf in banners and signs boosfing bofh parfies and fheir candidafes. The weelr of campaigning wound up wifh a big rally - speeches, musical selecfions, yells all added excifemenf and inferesf fo fhe impending elecfion. The Feds fool: fhe cify by sform, allow- ing only one Na+ fo hold a cify office. The Nafs held fhe edge in fhe counfy wifh seven seafs fo fhe Feds' five. The successful candidafes fhen fool! fheir respecfive offices for one day. Each was in- formed by fhe regular official of fhe dufies and acfions of his office. An arresf and moclr frial was mosf enlighfening for all presenf, and each sfudenf gained a greafer under- sfanding of fhe o erafion of our govern- menf as a resulf of his day's acfivifies. Counfy officers leave fhe courfhouse for li. sor ' 38 yell, 1755 Jr.- r. Banquet and Prom The annual Junior-Senior Banque+ and Prom, sponsored by +he iuniors, was held af 'rhe scenic Sylvan Lalre Ho+el on Safurday, May 9. The Hawaiian fheme was very effec+ively carried ou'I' by decorafions, servers' cosfumes, and enferiain- ment As 'ihe guesfs gaihered before fhe fireplace in fhe lodge lobby, fhey were enferfained wiih Hawaiian guiiar music by Duane Sfoller and Wal? Thompson and a selecfion by a quar+e'r+e composed of Warren Eisenbraun, Marshall Chase, Darrel Spilde, and Don Freeland. Toas+mas+er, Dale Holbacli, infroduced 'rhe various speakers who carried ouf 'ihe Hawaiian fheme effecfively. Don Free- land, iunior presidenf, welcomed +he guesfs, and Norval Kendall, presideni of +he honored guesis, responded. O+hers who spolre were Warren Eisenbraun, Charles Miller, Claire Bowman, and Mr. Johnson. Music 'For fhe dance was furnished by Cliff Key's five piece orchesira and was greaily enioyed by everyone. Sylvan Lake Ho'rel was also 'lhe Junior-Senior Banque? and Prom si+e for I952, when fhe I'-753 graduafes acfed as spon- sors. The 'iheme in '52 was Undersea, and mafched 'rhis year for beauiiful and effecfive decora'I'ion. The spoflighf which played upon fhe volcano fhis year did fhe same upon an undersea cas'I'le lasf year. The pasi' foasfmasier was Bob Marfin. Pearl Hyde gave fhe welcome, Nancy Lindsey fhe response. Ofher spealrers playing upon +he Undersea fheme were Prof Lindsey, Janei Gafes, Sherill Price, Douglas Coe, and Diclc Sfoll. Doug- las Coe and Hazel Landis reigned as King Nepiune and Queen Mermaid. A marine quarfeife provided musical en+erfain- menf, and fhe prom music was of a superior and very enioyable nafure. Af Q 0 A G Declamauon E, M My r y V f Q Q , 4 I ' 'UW DIRECTION , , ' I f fe fee' HUMOR ,, , AA .,, , M R. JOHNSON s ' , 5. u K L ORATORY ,,,.,,,Y,... MR. JOHNSON B Q, - A ff DRAMA MA.,,M ..MM, M RS. COLVIN A 4 Q, , A if I POETRY MMM.,. MMAAA.M M ISS ROBISON 3 my G in Q Humor Qratgry Left to Right Left to Right 133233: CHARLES MILLER I-EACH BARBARA REEDY WARREN 'QQQEQ EISENBRAUN SUE BLACK VIII, I JOAN HART SHERILL PRICE BARBARA REEDY l-Yl-A SMITH Local AAA,....,...,..... Superior M Local ,,..E....,LLEE Superior GORDON Disirici ..........,.V... Superior fp, g , Dislricf .....,,..,,LE Excelleni' SEVERYN Regional ,,,L,,,,EE,. Excelleni' A , IAARY CAMPBELL we SHERILL PRICE A DAlSl::.LliAg5L'DE lSET-:erior JANE CASE ' Disfricf ,........LL..... Superior Local .,..........o,,v,. Superior 7 , Regional ,EE.,,,,.,,. Excellenf DIZHIR .,,, AIIII I Lefr fo Righf MARLENE MORRIS Len to Right ga y A 'AI- A SHERILYNNE THERESA . A SUMMY LOMBARDO Q JoYcELIN JEWEL BRAUN MORGAN EILEEN rIscI-IER JANET GATES PATTY GATES DORIS HUNT Local ,,,,,,A,,,,,,, Excelleni CLAIRE BOWMAN JANET GATES Disfricr .......... Excellent LOLA WHITLEY JANE CASE SHARON LANE Nighi afier nighr Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Colvin, and Miss Robison gave much 'limo and effori' lo sfudenfs who had gone our for declam. Represenlalives from all classes sfaried memorizing pieces and saying lhem again and again. Ai' 'limes lhe work was Iiedgous, buf, as fhe dale of 'lhe local conlesi drew near, everyone began lo work a lihlle ar er. On November 7 declam confeslanis really had 'lhe ii'Hers, for 'lhis was 'lhe day on which all buf one eniranl in each division would be eliminaled. A'l'ler fhe local confesi' 'lhe coaches again wen? fo work smoolhing our ihe wrinkles in ihe four winning seleciions, which represenied Cusier in ihe disfrici' coniesi' on November I7. The disrrici confesl was held in Cusier 'lhis year. Cusier and Hof Springs 'lied for 'firsf place wi'll1 each school receiving 'lwo superior and fwo excellenf raiings. Those 'lwo Cusieriies ge'Hing superior afiended ihe regional coniesi in Philip, where each received an excelleni rafing. ' Ile 4 One Acts DIRECTION ROLAND JOHNSON CASTS THESPIANS 'till The One Ac'ls were very success- ful fhis year. A minimum of sfage properfies were used, and fhe em- phasis was placed upon fhe acfing abilily of fhe sfudenls. cAsT STAGE MANAGER CAROLINE DOUGLAS coE BARBARA KELLY ANNIE .r..,... .r.r,, s HERILL PRICE I-IALLIE ..., I. SHARON LANE MATTIE I....,., LOREETA BAKER IaEssIE ..... LOLA wI-IITLEY ff,QiQf,'SglH 5gi, ,lf-lEL 'g,,':flf,E QQUEMY I' - JACK DYWG ' BARBARA KENNEDY Ladies of the Mo P The Happy Journey This is a one acf comedy in verse. The humor arises from fhe anfics of four scrub women, each wilh an ambifion fo be in some phase of fhe enferfainmenf world, and all employed by 'Ihe same concerf hall 'Io clean lhe dressing rooms and slage af'I'er each performance. One nighf 'lhe ladies began discussing 'lheir ambifions and decided 'lo sfage fheir own performance on fhe deserfed slage which fhey were scrubbing. The resulfing exhibifion clearly showed why each was em- ployed in fhe capacify of a scrub woman ralher lhan in Ihe enfedain- menl world. From MaHie's fasf and loud piano playing fhe scene changes lo Bessie's ferrible singing. Nexl comes Annie's horrible love scene wifh her wel' mop. The s ow is climaxed by HaIIie's absurd ballel. CAST JABEZ STONE DOUGLAS COE MARY STONE DANA MASTERS DANIEL WEBSTER WARREN EISENBRAUN MR. SCRATCH .. , BOB MARTIN THE FIDDLER ., ..... , BOB KELLEY JUSTICE HAWTHORNE JACK DYVIG JUSTICE'S CLERK JIM KELLEY KING PHILIP DICK DUNCAN TEACH .. CHARLES MILLER WALTER BUTLER DEAN DAVIDSON SIMON GIRTY , , . ROY STRAIN DALE . . DARRELL SPILDE MEN AND WOMEN OF CROSS CORNERS, NEW HAMPSHIRE THESPIANS Devil and Daniel Webster The purpose of fhe play is lhe porfrayal of fhe cheracfer of Ma Kirby whose umor, sfrengfh, and humanify consfifule lhe unifying ele- menf fhroughoul 'Ihe play. The aufhor al one 'lime considered enfillin fhe play The Por- fraif of a Lady. And lhal is iusf whaf Ma is in is finesf sense of Phe word. Her devofion lo God and her family, sense of values, and simple goodness rise above 'Ihe merely humorous characferisfic defails of fhe play, and despile her colloquial speech and blunl manner, she suggesfs 'Io one 'Ihe finesf ideals by which a lrue lady would live. The afmosphere and characferizafions of fhe play are simple buf suggeslively powerful. The Lost Kiss A kiss in fhe lips of PierreHe's fingers is carried away on a breeze. And being fhe child of love, if cannof see, nor can if be seen - by ordinary people - for a Iriss is complefely inlangible, elusive, and oh, so fragile! And so fhe lciss is complefely Iosl .... Buf a kiss musf Ireep in pracfice! If cannof wasle ifself on sighs. Would you miss an oppor- 'lunily fo show your versafilify - a kiss for a young girl in spring, and one for a liH'le boy, and one wifh an lrish flavor for fhe cop on The beef? . . . Wi+h only a gossamer fouch fo hel one find one's way, end only a parlr bench fo cling fo, fhere is so much, devilmenl' a Iosl' kiss can ef ifself info. Buf perhaps you lmow! If ou do, you will appreciafe fhe Eos? of worldly implicalions behind lhe fanfasy: if you do nof - well . . . you had befler find oul! The Devil and Daniel Websfer is a 'lense drama wifh all fhe power of fhe unlmown. Jabez Sfone signed awa his soul lo 'lhe Devil wifh his own blood on warm parch- Inf, and as a resull his life o misforfune, despair, and failure changed lo one of prosperify d presfige. On fhe eve of his wedding len years Iafer fhe Devil lin fhe person of Scrafchl refurned claim Jabez' soul. Daniel Websfer, presenl for fhe wedding, in defense of Jabez, demanded a frial by an nerican iury and judge. The Devil summoned a iury of fhe dead and damned, hol rom Il - dasfards. lrailors, liars, scoundrels, lrnaves, sinners: and Juslice Hawfhorne, a iurisl' al' 9 Salem wilch-lrials. Much of lhe power of lhe play resfs upon lhe Iighling and sound effecfs which fill fhe Iy wilh suspense and supernafural force -- fhe shadow of ghasfly green passed across fhe :e of fhe Devil sfanding on a ief blaclr sfage, fhe pale, eerie blue lighf on fhe iurisfs seen 'ough a hissing misl' of fog, fhe bubbling sfeam of fhe Devil's glass, fhe hi h, shrill voice fhe molh, fhe discordenf song of fhe Devil, lhe crash of fhunder, fhe flash o? Iighfning! CAST ' lll1 l nv!!! f A PIERRETTE BARBARA KENNEDY PIERROT ,......,,...... BOB MARTIN THE KISS ..,,,. DANA MASTERS MAN WARREN EISENBRAUN GIRL ..........,..., LOREETA BAKER BOY ...,...,.,..... DEAN DAVIDSON POLICEMAN ...... JACK DYVIG THE NEWSY .....,....., JIM KELLEY GRANDMA SHARON LANE MAIDEN LADY Jumor Class Play The L1ttle Dog Laughed STUDENT DIRECTOR BOB KELLE' HUNTINGTON WARREN EISENBRAUE MRS. HUNTINGTON HELEN MAHNK MRS. DENNIS A.,.,,,,,,,, PAT STILE MRS. BLAKESLY ILENE PHILLIP MRS. SCHOENBECK PATRICIA SCOT MRS. BRECKENRIDGE PAT TRELOA THERESE BROWN THERESA LOMBARD PASSERS PAT ROSSE ,,.. MARV HAMME Laurie Hunflngfon an affraclive college ludenf who is maloring in psychology, comes home fo find her family upsel because her fafher is aboul' fo los h d d h ffh h man Gus is a enius - so Gus goes off fo colleg4 To slraighfen fhings oul Laurie gives fhe family psyc ology fesls an rscoversf a e ousewo . , . q l f d L ' ff lo enferfain fhem while her mofher is geffing ready. Sh Mrs l-lunfingfon gives a lea lo impress lhe imporlanf adies in fhe communi y, an aurie o ers gives fhem an mlc blof fesl lo reveal inner persoralifies and fhey leave humiliafed before The 'rea even begins. Wally decides fo help Laurie by infroducmg her lo lvlarlc Bradford a cousin of Joan Wood la member of fhe hafed Wood familyl, who is Wally's sfead girl friend While fhey are having a dafe Wally finds Laurie s psychology nofes which prove fo be very disgusfing fo lhe family, and fhey decide fo use Som psychology of fheir own When Mark brings Laurie home fhey find fhe family up doing daily work in fheir nigh? clofhes because fhey have found lheir psy Wally decides lo fix fhings by invifing fhe Woods over and Sid l-lunfingfon and led Wood gel info a heafed discussion fhaf involves more aclion fha words The wives finally persuade fhem lo form a parfnership mslead of losing The business all fogelher - so 'The Liflle Dog Laughed' fo see such sporf a ff ai? as wwf f A , fs Senior Class Play LIZZIE ....., ,.....,.....,..... .....,7...... S HARON LANE CHARLIE SANDS .,..,A7,v-.,A.. .,-.,,,,, B OB MARTIN AGGIE ..,..........,..,,..,...... ......... J ANET GATES SHERIFF LEM PIKE ,,.,A.,,,. 4.,,,,, D OUG COE ELLEN LEIGHTON ..,,,... ........., L OLA WHITLEY BETTINA TRENT .,-,..,.,,, ,,,,L, G ALE PALMER CHARITA .,,.,E....,A.,,.... L....... P AULINE BARROW WESLEY ANDREWS ..,.., ,,,v..,,,, D ICK STOLL LUTHER HOPKINS ......E. ,..,.... D ON BRUMMETI' DENBY GRIMES .......,,,...E, .,,.,,,,,,.,,,,,,,, B ILL FRYE CALLIE HOPKINS .....A... ....... B ARBARA REEDY DORICE GAYLORD .,...... .,,,.,, D ANA MASTERS Tish is one of Mary Roberfs Rineharf's mosf widely heralded sfories made info a scream-lined romp. Lefifia Carberry, Tish, is a middle-aged spinsfer, blunf, oufspolren and enfirely lovable. She informs her 'Iwo boon companions, Lizzie and Aggie, fhaf she is defermined fo gef closer fo nafure, fo lead fhe simpler life. So she buys a second-hand car and fhey sfari' out wifh Tish doing fhe driving, buf noi' before Lizzie has wired Tish's young nephew, Charlie Sands, felling him of his aunf's Iafesf proiecf and advising him as 'Io fheir desfinafion. Charlie flies down fo fhe Soufhwesf in his plane and sfops off af The Eagle HofeI, somewhere near 'Ihe Mexican border. Lizzie and Aggie come limping info 'Ihe hofel shor'I'Iy affer Charlie's arrival. Where is Tish? She was siffing alone in her car, defermined fo repair if, when 'the car sfarfed off wifh her unexpecfedly, leaving Aggie and Lizzie alone on 'Ihe roadside. Tish arrives in due fime, affer having driven fhrough fhe plafe glass window of Lufher Hoplcins, across fhe road. He malres a stormy enfrance and demands damages. Tish refuses 'Io pay him anyfhing and incurs his enmify and fhe baffle is on. Evenfs move fasf. When 'Ihe hofel safe is loofed Tish is cerfain fha? she knows where fhe sfolen money is hidden and drags Aggie ouf wifh her fo sfarf a search. The resulf of fha? search is fhaf Tish falres Aggie up in the air in Charlie's plane. loses confrol of fhe plane, drops Aggie off on fhe roof of fhe barn and 'Ihen soars upward again! The following day fhe newspaper headlines proclaim fhaf a lone female spy has been sighfed flying over Mexico and Tish becomes fhe cenfer of infernafional complicafions. There is greaf suspense and excife- menl' righf up unfil 'Ihe final curfain. Whefher she is frying 'Io help Aggie recover her losf feefh or sfriving desperafely fo sfraighfen ouf 'Ihe tangled romances of Iwo affracfive young couples, Tish gefs everybody around her info and out of more iams fhan you can shake a sficlr af. g l.: Tlsh . -.5 4 xi-a I. Lem goes after that pesky bandit. 2. I must have a bath, Lizzie. You need one too. 3, How are we going to find Aunt Tish? 4. Take off that wet towel before you get water on the brain. 4 5 6 7 . How did you get loose? , I'm dying and Lizzie isn't far behind. . I'd o' got the bandit if l hadn't been arter you. 8. Aggie! I ., L iga . 43 Dperetta In pasf years Ihe opereffa has been a sfage performance for only fhose vocalisfs who were members of mixed chorus. However, fhis year all members of bofh fhe boys' and girls' glee clubs parficipafed. Everyone was enfifled 'Io fry for a principal parf, and final selecfions were made only affer careful considerafion by fhe direcfor, Mr. Shuclc. INKY SNOW ...,..,,,, INKY'S WIFE ,,,,.... DINKY MOORE , ,,,., , DON FREELAND SHARON LANE ffiiiflixrmrxzznr.. sPn.me: TOBY DUNN ,,,,,,Aa.,,,,,,,,,,, MARSHALL CHASE SALLY SQUEEZEM , ,AA.,,,... .,,,.., L OREETA BAKER ALONZO SQUEEZEM ...,... .......,, D OUGLAS COE MAYBELLE J AYBIRD .,..s.... .... ELIZA SLIMMER ,.,s,....,..A.. ..v..... WILLIE J AYBIRD .,.......,,,...,,..... ..... ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACCOMPANIST ...A,......,.... - .... ...VA Rings In The Sawdust PLAY SYNOPSIS . ,.....,A,.... PAT STILES PAULINE BARROW .TACK O'CONNOR . BARBARA KELLY CLAIRE BOWMAN Alonzo Squeezem, a wealfhy banker. holds fhe morfgage on fhe circus of which Toby Dunn is fhe owner. Toby is in love wifh Sally Squeezem. Ihe banI:er's daughfer. and Alonzo fhreafens fo foreclose 'rhe morfgage unless Sally promises fo give up all The 'rhoughf of marrying Toby. Maybelle Jaybird. a fascinafing widow. has sei' her cap for fhe banker. much fo her old maid sisfer's IEliza Slimmerl disgusf. Inlcy Snow and Dinlcy Moore, helpers abouf Ihe circus. plan wifh Sally and Toby fo abducf fhe banlcer and send him fo fhe widow's house. In fhe dark a misfalte is made and Inky Snow is senf insfead of fhe banker. When fhe banlcer goes fo his home for fhe morfgage he finds if has been sfolen and suspecfs Sally. The widow suggesfs if mighf be Inlay Snow so he is senf off fo iail. Af fhis poinf fhe morfgage is discovered in Willie Jaybird's pockefq and fhrough an unexpecfed furn of affairs Sally and Toby are forgiven by fhe banker. Inky is freed from jail. and Widow Jaybird capfures her quarry. I 3 ' 'YSTSE if is ii 3 is N oQAiFf:'i5 ,... . -'---- 3 siaifff fix ., I. M s cg If fs Yi S 231 W.. QS S 2610 ' - S. A My we I O Y . ss H1 -, - -. - .3. lI ..Q?:. if , . New su -. :: iii,-gi P 'r ff -' I .saga r ,4 . :M :gps T52 sv.: ,N S.: 4 If I 'lf 3 .sw 5 if: E 3, 'H - 2 'R Q ' Q9 'X - .X 1 , - ss... .Ig-m,4.s.M. .,.,, .. .sa . f 1 :X A if1.:'?i2'?f. Q53gf5s gfzfiliiiiiiii. X, 'fs' zwffswgi. Y gf- - im' ' ' I. Dancing Irish Coleens 2. Hoffenfofs from Africa 3. Lawsy me! 4. Goin' baclr fo Africee 5. Inlry 6. Dinlry 9 . 355635333 new fail 0 l c is Q 3' y ,nc ,---- 'l -'f ' -' W c 9 F W L-'ff-- '....f ? - - f - - At last, after four years of ranch life, we have become the envy of the other ranch h . . . ands and the pride of the owner and his relatives-foremen. We have learned much during the warfare and round-ups and have learned to live in harmony under the patient guidance of the owner and his relatives Now we are ready to decide what we ill d ' h f . w o in t e uture, but we will always remember these four eventful years. 45 Norval Kendall President 'Tm just the man I'm looking forli' Boys' State 3 All State Football 4 Football Co-Captain 4 Attendant 4 Football 1-4 Basketball 1-3 Track 3, 4 C Club 2-4 Band 1-3 Glee Club 1, 2 Mixed Chorus l, 2 Music Festival 1, 2' Massed Band 2 One Acts 4 Junior Play 3 Annual 4 Student Government Day 4 Camera Club 4 . Dana Masters Secretary-Treasurer I could be quiet, but look at all the things that would be left Ll1'1S31d.ll Attendant 4 Band 1-3 Pep Band Glee Club 1-4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Music Festival 1-4 Massed Band 2 Operetta 2-4 Thespians 3, 4 One Acts 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Annual 4 Student Government Day 4 Pep Club 2-4 Keyette Club 4 Camera Club 2-4 Physical Education 1-4 G.A.A. Award 4 Quartet 4 Jessie Barnes A giggle is the same in any language. Band 1-4 Pep Band 2-4 Glee Club 1, 2 Music Festival 1-3 Massed Band 2, 3 Annual 4 Student Government Day 3 Pep Club 1-4 Phxsical Education 1-4 G. .A. Award 4 Superintendant M. E. Lindsey Senior Sponsor The class of '53 is indeed gratetul tor his untiring help and guidance, his understanding and kindness, his splendid sense ot humor, and his sincere friendliness. Thanks, Prot !l Seniors Chuck Palmer Vice-President Just because I've made my choice no reason why you girls should b discouraged. All State Football 4 Vice-President 2 ' Football Co-Captain 4 Attendant 3 Football 3, 4 Track 3, 4 C Club 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Student Government Day 3, 4 Physical Education 1, 2 Loreeta Baker Talking develops the mind. Vocal Award 4 Attendant 2 Band 1-4 Pep Band 2-4 Glee Club 1-4 Mixed Chorus 2-4 Music Festival l-4 Massed Band 1-4 Operetta 2-4 Quartet 4 Sextet 4 Thespians 3, 4 One Acts 4 Business Manager of Annual 4 Student Government Day 3 Librarian 2, 3 Physical Education 1-4 G.A.A. Award 4 Pauline Barrow Love is a dream, but I can't go 1 sleep. Band 1-4 Pep Band 2-4 Glee Club 2-4 Mixed Chorus 2-4 Music Festival 1-4 Massed Band 1-4 Operetta 2-4 Sextet 4 Thespian 4 Senior Play 4 Student Government Day 4 Keyette 4 4, Physical Education 1-4 -,A V G.A.A. Award 4 Coach Darroyl Sims Senior Sponsor it The '53 graduates are also than ful tor his many errands and ta: which helped to malce the yea: real success. Thanlrs, Coach !! Deloris Bennett Of all the things I like the best, I much prefer to sit and rest. Slee Club vlixed Chorus viusic Festival ahysical Education Don Brummett .ll great men are dyingg I s so well myself! otball 1, 3, 4 ack 3, 4 Club 3, 4 nior Play 3 nior Play 4 ident Government Day 4 ysical Education 1-3 Douglas Coe hree things do shine - th don't feel e sun, the moon, and his shoes. 'W Scholarship 4 ys' State Alternate 3 ass Vice-President 1 ass Secretary-Treasurer 2 tendant 3, 4 otball 1-4 ack 1-3 Club 3, 4 ee Club 1, 2, 4 xed Chorus 1, 2, 4 :sic Festival 1, 2, 4 neretta 2, 4 espians 3, 4 'clam 3 me Acts 4 nior Play 3 nior Play 4 mual 4 .xdent Congress 4 .ident Government Day 4 mera Club 4 .ysical Education 'tet 4 Bertha Doll She's got a funn bone, it's always getting bumped. and 1 ayette Club 4 xysical Education 1-4 A.A. Award 4 Senior Charles Boeffcl-ner I never let my schooling interfere with my education. Physical Education 4 Hot Springs 1-3 Jane Case Why take life seriously? You never get out alive! Band 1-4 Glee Club .1 Music Festival 2 Operetta 2 Declam 1-4 Junior Play 3 Student Congress 4 Pep Club 1-4 Keyette Club 4 Camera Club 2-4 Physical Education 1, 2 Librarian 3 Washington, D. C. 1, 3, 4 Shirley Collins She's tried and true, anyway she tried to be true! Glee Club 2 Annual 4 Student Government Day 4 Pep Club 2-4 Phxsical Education 1,4 G. .A. Award 4 Jack Dyvig Someday I'l1 make the redheads famous. Football 2-4 Tr k 2 3 c Club '4 Glee Club 2 Music Festival 3 Thespians 3, 4 One Acts 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Annual 4 Student Government Day 4 Camera Club 3 Physical Education 1-4 Billy Frye A little nonsense now and then ls relished by the best of men. Class Vice-President 3 Attendant 1 Football 3, 4 Track 2-4 C Club 3, 4 Thespian 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Annual 4 Student Government Day 4 Physical Education 1 Janet Gates A girl of a few thousand words. Instrumental Music Award 4 Band 1-4 Pep Band 2-4 Glee Club 1-4 Mixed Chorus 1-4 Musical Festival 1-4 Massed Band 1, 2, 4 Operetta 2-4 Sextet 4 Thespians 3, 4 Declam 2-4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Annual 4 Math Contest 2 Student Congress 4 Student Government D Pep Club 1-4 Keyette Club 4 Camera Club 3, 4 Librarian 2, 3 Physical Education 1-4 G.A.A. Award 4 ay 3,4 Bob Harley I thought I saw him study, but lo, it was a dream. Football 3 Glee Club 2 Mixed Chorus 2 Music Festival 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Physical Education Barbara Kelly 'Tm a man hater, but the Bible says to love your enem1es. Salutatorian B 8x PW Scholarship 4 Girls' State Alternate 3 Class Secretary-Treasurer 1 Glee Club 1-4 Mixed Chorus 1-4 Music Festival 1-4 Trio 3 Sextet 4 Quartet 4 Operetta 2-4 Thespians 4 One, Acts 4 Junior Play 3 Annual 4 Student Congress 4 Student Government Day 3, 4 Ke ette Club 4 Physical Education 1, 2 Seniors Bob Gandy I know Pm not good looking, bu what's my opinion against thousands others? Glee Club 1 Annual 4 Student Government Day 3 Physical Education 1-3 Omaha, Nebraska 1 Barbara Hampton The life of love is better than the l of life. Band 1-4 Pep Band 2-4 Glee Club 1-4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Music Festival 1-4 Massed Band 2 Operetta 2-4 Annual 4 Pep Club 1-4 Camera Club 2 Physical Education 1-4 G.A.A. Award 4 Pearl Hyde The world knows nothing of its greatest women. Class President 3 Math Contest 2 Thespians 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Annual 4 Student Govemment Day 3 Librarian 3 Physical Education 1, 2 Barbara Kennedy I don't care how you spell my nag I'm going to change it anyway. Attendant 4 Glee Club 1-4 Mixed Chorus 2-4 Music Festival 1-4 Operetta 2-4 Sextet 4 Cheerleader 3 Head Cheerleader 4 Thespian 3, 4 One Acts 4 Student Government Day 3 Keyette Club 4 Pep Club 1-4 Camera Club 2 Q Physical Education 1, 2 Tom Kennedy ecause a man says nothing is no sign he has nothing to say. nior Play 3 ysical Education 3, 4 rns, Oregon 1, 2 Clair Kirin don't say much, but who knows what I think? t Award 4 ng 4 Dtball 1-4 ack 2-4 Club 2-4 ' .nual Artist 4 ident Government Day 4 Sharon Lane I Men are so unnecessary. Band 3, 4 Pep Band 3, 4 Glee Club 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Music Festival 3, 4 Thespians 3, 4 Declam 3, 4 aperetta 3, 4 assed Band 3, 4 One. Acts 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Annual Co-Editor 4 Annual 3 Student Congress 4 Student Government Day 3, 4 Keyette Club 4 Pep Club 3, 4 Camera Club 4 Librarian 4 Pl-H-sical Education 3, 4 G A, Award 4 Brookings 1, 2 Jerry Larson ate hours are not so good for one, but all right for two. nd 1-4 pABand 2-4 isic Festival 1-4 ased Band 1-4 atball 1-2 n mm 3 4 Senior X sq: 'gf 5 , sl. . . rw Mahlon Kent No one can enjoy life-alone. Football 2-4 Track 2 C Club 3, 4 Glee Club Z Mixed Chorus 2 Operetta 2 Student Govemment Day 3 Physical Education 1, 2 Hazel Landis Oft on a summer's eve she studied- the stars! Gunnison Music Award 4 Queen 4 Class President 1 Attendant 3 Band 1-4 Pep Band 2-4 Glee Club 1-4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Music Festival 1-4 Massed Band 3, 4 Operetta 2-4 Annual 2, 4 Student Government Day 3, 4 Keyette Club 4 Pep Club 1-4 Physical Education 1-4 G.A.A. Award 4 Shirley Lapour I can marry anyone I please. but I don't please anyone. Glee Club 2 Annual 4 Pep Club 2-4 Keyette Club 4 Phxsical Education 2-4 G. .A. Award 4 Tyndall 1 Larry McNuH' 'Tm a senior now, I gotta be dignified. Basketball 2-4 Traclg 2 Physical Education 4 Bob Marlin C1assier men than I have lived, but I have never met them. American Legion School Award 4 Athletic Award 4 Dramatics Award 4 Basketball Captain 4 Basketball 3, 4 Football 4 Track 3, 4 C Club 3, 4 Thespians 3, 4 One Acts 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Annual 4 Student Government Day 3, 4 Camera Club 4 Physical Education 3 Clear Lake, Iowa 1, 2 Bob Naugle I like work, it fascinates meg I could sit and look at it all day. Physical Education 1-3 Gale Palmer Yield not to flirtation-for flirtation is sin. Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Librarian 4 Physical Education 1-4 G.A.A. Award 4 Dorothy Parsons If God intendedhus to talk more than ear, He would have given us two mouths and one ear. Ph sical Education 1-4 G.X.A. Award Seniors Marilyn Morrison There is a little bit of bad in evl good little girl. Glee Club 1, 2 Annual 4 Pep Club 1-4 I Physical Education 1-4 G.A.A. Award 4 Ronald Nelson If at first you don't succeed--let it Band 1, 2 Music Festival 1 Physical Education 1, 2 Bernice Parris Fun is the spice of life -I lik seasoning! Attendant 1 Glee Club 2 Annual 4 Student Government Day 4 Physical Education 1-3 Pep Club 1-4 Norma Pefrilr Why let the devil have al Cheerleader 3, 4 Glee Club 1-4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Operetta 2-4 Music Festival 1-4 Junior Play 3 Student Government Day 3 Pep Club 2-4 Camera Club 2, 3 Physical Education 1-4 G.A.A. Award 4 e lot l the f Sherill Price Hail One of the few who really studies. ,edictorian te DAR Citizenship Award 4 ls' State--Outstanding Citizen 3 'ls' State-Junior Counselor 4 ierican Legion School Award 4 :lam Award 4 :ierclassman Citizenship Award 3 riorable Mention, Twelfth Annual Science Talent Search 4 ierican Legion Oratorical Contest 3, 4 th Contest 2-4 ss President 2 ss Secretary-Treasurer 3 id 1-4 Music Festival 1-4 ssed Band 1-4 Pep Band 2, 4 :spians 3, 4 Declam 2-4 One Acts 4 iior Play 3 Senior Play 4 nual Co-Editor 4 Annual 1, 3 dent Congress 4 dent Government Day 3, 4 v Club 3, 4 Keyette Club 4 rsical Education 1, 2, 4 i.A. Award 4 Camera Club 4 Patricia Reedy ill of fire and mischief too, doing things she shou1dn't do! ilip 1-3 Shirley Sundstrom iat's my point and I'll stick to it. noise, Wyoming 1, 2 Douglas Wainwright l'm studying when you come in, wake me up. ball 3, 4 k 3, 4 ub 4 tical Education 3, 4 more 3, 4 Barbara Reedy 1 sleep in classes so I can st night. Thespian 4 Declam 3. 4 Senior Play 4 Annual 4 Student Government Day 4 Camera Club 2-4 Keyette Club 4 Pep Club 2-4 Physical Education 2, 4 G.A.A. Award 4 Philip 1 Richard Stoll I never taste when I drink: I talk and never think! Football 2 Glee Club 1-3 Music Festival 1, 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Student Government Day 3, 4 Camera Club 4 Physical Education 1-4 Ronnie Varns 'Periods should be ten minutes long five minutes to come and five to g Football 3 - Physical Education 1, 2 Lola Whitley lf you can't grin, laugh' Math Contest 2 Glee Club 3 Mixed Chorus 3 Music Festival 3 Thespians 3, 4 Declam 3, 4 One Acts 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Annual 4 Student Congress 4 Pep Club 4 Keyette 4 Student Government Day 4 Physical Education 1-4 G.A.A. Award 4 Libby, Montana 1 Class Will We, fhe Senior class of Cusfer High School, fhis year, one fhousand nine hundred and fiffy-fhree, being in a very sound menfal condifion, have decided fo refain our mosf admirable characferisfics for fufure progress, buf, having no bad fraifs and being of a generous nafure, we shall leave fhe following esfeemed capabilifies for fhe use of fhose who musf confinue work wifhouf us. We, fhe Senior Class of I953, will our abilify fo manage fhe school fo fhe faculfy. We, fhe Senior Class of I953, will our class spirif fo fhe iuniors. We, fhe Senior Class of I953, will our abilify 'Io keep off fhe honor roll and failing lisf lwifh some excepfions, fhaf isl fo fhe sophomores. We, fhe Senior Class of I953, will our older and bolder ways fo fhe meek and mild freshmen. And now each and every one of us wills an individual, respecfed qualify fo one who is less forfunafe fhan we. l, Pearl Hyde, will my friendliness and courage fo fhe fufure classes 'fo help fhem gel' over fheir hurdles. I, Douglas Coe, will my good looks and abilify fo go wifh ouf of fown girls fo Ray Sfrain. I, Gale Palmer, will my figure and quiel' disposifion fo Jo Harf. I, Bob Gandy, will Loreefa fo anybody fhaf can compefe wifh her femper. I, Berfha Doll, will my manless high school days fo Sue Black. l, Sherill Price, will my abilify fo keep from chewing bubble gum - especially in Law - fo Paf Treloar because Prof. Lind- sey believes if impairs your fhinking. I , Bob Naugle, will my physique fo Buzzy Sfiles. I, Dick Sfoll, will my abilify fo drive wifh only one hand fo Mr. Johnson who has frouble wifh fwo. I, Dorofhy Parsons, will my quiefness and good disposifion fo Carmen Griffifhs. I. Norval Kendall, will my abilify fo play baskefball fo Jack James. INo+ fhaf Jack fhinks he needs if.I I, Barbara Reedy, will my abilify fo gef along wifh Mr. Haley fo Johnny Shulfz. l, Tom Kennedy, will my quief disposifion fo Roger Haley. I, Lola Whifley, will my abilify fo keep my posifion while playing volley ball fo Bonnie and Bev. I, Ronnie Nelson, will my abilify fo gef along wifhouf Jo Anne Lacey fo anyone who can nof resisf her. I, Mahlon Kenf, will my abilify fo ioin fhe Marines and sfill puf up wifh home compefifion for Shirley fo anyone who wanfs fo compefe wifh Marine muscles. I, Pauline Barrow, will my good disposifion fo Nellie Bohlken. I, Jack Dyvig, will my red hair fo Mr. Shuck. l, Sharon Lane, will my hafred for fhe opposife sex fo BeHe Yenfling. I, Jessie Barnes, will my laugh fo fhe fufure economics classes fo keep Mel awake. I, Dana Masfers, will my good looks and hair fo Marlene Bowman. I. Marilyn Morrison, will my dimples and disposifion fo Pafly Kenf in hopes fhaf she will make good use of fhem. I, Billy Frye, will my fhree year sfeady, Hazel Landis, fo Jim Morgan, hoping he will nof fake advanfage of if. I, Norma Pefrik, will my shapely legs fo Wilma Presfon and my cheerleading abilify fo Paf Rosse. l, Bob Merfin, will Dana and my ieep 'Io Chuck Miller alfhough I hafe fo parf wifh fhe ieep. 52 I, Charles Boellcher, will Julene Baker lo Donnie Shullz, nol lhal l'm lrying lo gel rid ol her. I, Jane Case, will my Chrysler lo Bob Kelley providing he lakes me wilh il. I, Chuck Palmer, will my cheerleading abilily lo Elaine Rivenes and Nancy Meeker in hopes lhey will pul il lo good advan- lage in lhe lulure. I, Shirley Sundslrom, will my abilily lo argue in law class lo anyone who can argue wilh Lindsey. I, Donald Brummell, will my car blankel lo Sid so he will have one nexl lime Mahlon and Shirley decide lo borrow il in place ol lhe car healer. I, Janel Gales, will my abilily lo acl lo anyone who can wilhsland lhe bealings given by people like Sherill and Sharon. I, Ronnie, will my abilily lo ride around aller work wilh Beverly Carroll lo anyone who lrusls her driving. I, Pal Reedy, will my abilily lo walk down lhe halls and keep my moulh shul lo Pal Rosse. I, Larry McNull, will my quiel nighl life lo Lover Boy Glen Fischer. I, Loreela Baker, will my abilily lo crawl lhrough lhe window and gel my name in lhe lillle black book in Jimmy's office lo Mary Jane Blight. I , Jerry Larson, will my lirsl chair in band lo Jo Duncan so I can have more lime wilh Theresa. l, Barbara Kennedy, will my high school engagemenls lo Dorolhy Flelcher, since Dorolhy seems lo have had lillle success. I, Roberl Harley, will my molorbike lo Mr. Lindsey. I. Shirley Collins, will my lelephone lo Belly Evans so she will nol have lo be seen on her way over lo Kenls. in her paiamas. lo use lheir phone. I, Barbara Kelly, will my posilion in lhe ollice lo anyone who can wilhsland lhe belly-aches of Sims and Price. I, Hazel Landis, will my abilily lo hold a sleady and keep my moulh shul lo Connie Wrighl. I, Bernice Parris, will Chuck and my Model-A days lo Shirley Landis. I have olher inleresls in Texas. l, Shirley Lapour, will my lheme song, Il's so nice lo have a man around lhe house, lo Marilyn Cowlesi I, Clair Kirk, will my abilily lo gel along wilh Miss Ingalls lo Joy Berlin - of course, Joy does nol need il. l, Douglas Wainwrighl, will my lrack speed lo Dale Kirkpalrick. Please use il, Dale. I, Barbara Hamplon, will my speed - in shorlhand lhal is - lo Mary Campbell. Class Prophecy On lhis day ol May 22, I9b3, we lind NORVAL KENDALL on lhe famous King Dude Ranch awailing lhe arrival of a few of his dislinguished guesls, lhe former class of '53. The firsl arrival is lhe famous aclress, JANET GATES, who has iusl relurned from localion in England, where she was co- slarring wilh lhe popular young comedian, DICK STOLL. . Aller hearing of Miss Gales' exciling experiences we greel lhe arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Speed VanBuren. Mrs. VanBuren being lhe former BARBARA HAMPTON, is now sellled down lo housekeeping and raising lillle speedslers. MISS HAZEL LANDIS, Miss America of l962, puls in her honored appearance al lhe King Dude Ranch. She lell us lhal lhe head iudge of lhe Beauly Conlesl was our classmale, JANE CASE. 53 While we are seafed around fhe campfire discussing our high school days, we are inferrupfed by BOB MARTIN and his recenf bride of fhree days, DANA MASTERS, who are here fo enioy fheir honeymoon wifh old classmafes. Dana fells us fhaf our friend and classmafe, BARBARA KENNEDY, is now preparing fo celebrafe her fenfh wedding anniversary in June. Upon going fo fhe felephone fo call CHARLES BOETTCHER'S Grocery and Meaf Markef - The Besf in fhe Wesf - we are sfarfled fo hear fhe voice of BERTHA DOLL, owner and operafor of fhe local felephone company. We iusf gef seafed when in comes LOREETA BAKER wifh her pencil and nofebook fo gafher news of our gafhering for her weekly column in fhe Daily Yak, which is owned and managed by SHIRLEY SUNDSTROM. The nexf arrivals are BILLY FRYE and CLAIR KIRK who have a parfnership in fhe posf office af Pringle. Because of fhe growing populafion of fhaf cify fhe mail was geffing fo be foo much for one person fo handle. Billy and Clair said BERNICE PARRIS had dropped in a few days ago, sold fhem a fire insurance policy and is now refurning fo her home in Ausfin, Texas, fo marry fhe millionaire oil fycoon, CHUCK PALMER, who has finally persuaded Bernice fo see his poinf of view. NORMA PETRIK could nof affend fhis reunion because she deparfed five years ago fo go on a coon hunf in Oklahoma. We seldom hear from her, buf if seems Norma finally gof her Coon. General and Mrs. MAHLON KENT are fhe nexf arrivals. Mrs. Kenf, SHIRLEY COLLINS, looks much happier fhan we re- member her during her senior year in CHS. They relafe fhaf JACK DYVIG has seffled down fo operafing fhe Purifan Oil Company and enioying a happy, carefree life as an eligible bachelor. Norval has hired fhe nafion's fop phofographer, BARBARA REEDY, fo do fhe phofo coverage for fhis grand occasion. Barbara fell us her sisfer PAT is now married, buf is sfill sfruggling wifh her Chamber of Commerce iob. BOB GANDY and BOB NAUGLE, affer serving four years wifh fhe Marine Corps, have enlisfed for six addifional years. They are really inferesfed in .... well, we're nof saying whaf. They say fhaf SHIRLEY LAPOUR has finished her nurses frain- ing and is now seffled down fo nursing - a broken hearf. BOB HARLEY now owns fhe largesf mofor bike company in fhe sfafe of Soufh Dakofa, and, believe if or nof, Mr. Lindsey helped finance if and is one of Bob's besf cusfomers. Bob fells us fhaf fhe building was erecfed by fhe Larson Consfrucfion Company which is owned by JERRY LARSON, who has been running a very successful business for fhe pasf five years. MARILYN MORRISON and JESSIE BARNES, fwo of fhe biggesf problems in fhe graduafing class of '53, have iusf arrived af fhe Ranch. They are refurning from Africa where fhey spenf four years doing missionary work. Apparenfly fhey fired of running around af nighf and have changed fo manless life and religion. While working in Africa, Jessie and Marilyn ran across DOUG WAINWRIGHT, head of fhe Bureau of Social Workers. He has done an excellenf iob in Africa, and will soon be fransferred fo India. One of our quiefer classmafes, DOROTHY PARSONS, is now head of her own 4-H Club. Because of her 4-H work and raising a large family, Dorofhy was nof able fo be here in person. Nexf we greef Norval's greafesf compefifor, TOM KENNEDY, who manages Sylvan Lake Resorf. During his Iasf frip 'fo lglirgaeapolis, Lenin sfopped in fo see BARBARA KELLY, owner of fhe Twin Cify Haf and Formal Shop. GALE PALMER is ar ara s mo e. DON BRUMMETT iusf refurned from Park's Business College. His firsf case as courf reporfer was fhe cify of Cusfer vs. LARRY McNUTT, owner of fhe Cusfer Cab Service. Larry was on frial for hif and run driving in a very unusual case. The key wifness in fhe case was SHERILL PRICE, fhe world famous chemisf who found a cure for cancer lasf year and is now sfudying hearf ailmenfs. Owner of fhe Cusfer Jewelry Sfore, SHARON LANE, has caused quife a flurry in fown recenfly wifh her new sale sign - Affenfion men! ! Twenfy percenf off on all diamonds. We all wonder if PAULINE BARROW and PEARL HYDE received some of fhese rings from fheir husbands. The lasf fhree fo ioin our clan are RONNIE NELSON and RONNIE VARNS, parfners in fhe Ronnie Repair Shop, and LOLA WHITLEY, fhe CHS physical educafion direcfor. As we gaze info fhe dying flames of fhe campfire, we are enferfained by DOUG COE, fhe singing and yodeling cowboy. 54 I 5- .J C2!a.a.4 Wvffv Hnof mere4 fa exidf Lui fo amounf fa Jomafiing in H 'W B2lCC2ll2ll1I'63te COII1II1CI1Ce1116I1t Sunday, May 24, i953 Monday, May 25, i953 Processional Processional lnvocafion ,,w,,,,. ,,.. ,,...... ,w..V.V. , w,Y.,., , . . Rev. Russell Baldwin lnvocafion ,,7.. 7,.,,,7A777 . ., , 7,A,,A.,v77, ,Y,7,7 R ev. R. W. Ueclrer Bless This House - Mixed Chorus ,,,,,,,, Brahe-Samuelson Ol' Man River - Mixed Chorus ,, ,,,,,,, ,, Kern-Sfickler Scripiure ..,.,,..w.,7. , ,Y,, ,,,,7,. , H ,,,,,7.7 ,,,... R ev. Clyde Kelly Address ,,,V,7,,,,777,,7,777 ,.,,,,7,,, . ,,77 ,,Y,7,. H o n. Francis Case There ls a Balm in Gilead - Mixed Chorus sss.s..s Dawson Announcemenf of Honors ...,...,V M. E. Lindsey Baccalaureafe Sermon ,,,,,,,7 A, . .. . N Rev. Clyde Kelly Presenfaiion of Diplomas ,,,,,,,,7,,.,7,,77v777,. Dr. F. E. 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