Durant High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Durant, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1964 volume:

THIS BOOK . EDITED BY CONNIE GRUEMMER FINANCED BY GERALDINE ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY VERNON MCALLISTER PRODUCED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MRS. FLORENCE SUPPLE ,..f f:T me 1.964 fl!! Idea! F QREWORD As the thunder of pep rallies fades from the auditorium, and halls grow dim and quiet, We hope that the 1964 WILDCAT will keep fresh and alive in the minds of all, this year, 1964, When tradition and progress Walked hand in hand at DHS. Q CONTENTS Administration and Faculty Seniors ............ Underclassmen . Athletics .... Student Life . . 3 I MEMORY OF . . . SPECIAL DELIVERY FROM HEAVEN To the Kennedy family From: John Fitzgerald Kennedy Sorry I had to leave right away I look down and smile at you every day. Little Patrick asks to say Hi, I love you, I'm happy, so please don't cry. And Caroline I'd like to say, How proud Daddy was of you that day, When you stood like a lady and watched me go by. And doing as Mommy did, you tried not to cry. Little John, now you're a big man, So take care of Mommy the best you can. You were just like a soldier--that salute was so brave. Thanks for the flag that you placed on my grave. And Jackie, there was no time for goodbye, But I'm sure you could read the Farewell in my eyes. Watch over our children and love them for me, I'll treasure your love through eternity. So please carry on as you did before, 'Til all of us meet on Heaven's bright shore. Remember I love you, remember I care, l'll always be with you, though you don't see me there. Love, Jack JOH FITZGERALD KENNEDY ' f 4 bw' v mxw',,U fgw , W .M . M , ',k' H ' ii? fu S' f. 334' 5-j: ', if55T22f14i:4-M311 Eiyg , M y M M-hw-M ,, ?,e lgtwi?'fS?f xvW2,F . fm-fvv'-fi?Qss:wAf THI WE REMEMBER OUR ADMI I TRATIO 'N x L The drama of education takes place on many stages-- In the formal rows of a classroom ln the conversational intimacy of a faculty conference At the blackboard, the piano or the footlight Or in the lonely old struggle Of a mind and a book. 6 Handling the immense job of keeping our school system running smoothly, improving educational opportunities, and bettering scholastic standards is Mr. Rex Deputy, who has completed his first year as superintendent of Durant Commun- ity Schools. Mr. Deputy received his B.A. degree in 1954 and his M.A. degree in 1956 from Northeast Missouri State Teachers Col- lege. He has had four years of experience in teaching and coaching and was also superintendent at Melcher-Dallas before coming to Durant. He lives in Durant with his Wife, Carole, and his children, Kandace, 8 years oldg Cynthia, 4 years old, and Kelly, Z years old. REX R. DEPUTY, SUPERINTENDENT CLARK A. STEVENS, PRINCIPAL With the enrollment in high school increasing yearly, Mr. Stevens is faced with many complex problems and challenges. Mr. Stevens, who completed his first year as high school principal at Durant, came from Alden High School, Alden, Iowa, where he was principal for three years. In 1958 Mr. Stevens received his B.A. degree from Western Illinois University, and in 1961 he received his M.A. degree from Northeast Missouri State College. He has also had addi- tional graduate work at Drake University and Western Illinois University in addition to four years' teaching and coaching experience. He lives in Durant with his Wife, La Vaung and children, Vickie, 5 years old, Scottie, 3 years old, and Catherine, 8 months old. He is originally from Des Moines, Iowa. 7 The seven members of the Board of Education is responsible to the people of the Durant Com- munity School District. Realizing that a school is more than a collec- tion of classrooms, that it is a place Where the character of the student is molded, our Board of Education works with Mr. Deputy to set certain aims for each school year--tangible ones such as staffing, organizing and proposing new additions for our expanding community--and the intangible goals of improving educational opportunities and bettering scholastic standards. BOARD OF EDUCATIO , TUDE T 1963-64 Allen Lilienthal- -P re sident Lorin Fox--Secretary Harlan Fink--Treasurer Bill Paulsen Irving Deihl Alvin Broders Roland Paulsen Ted Goecke, Vice-President, will next year be in charge of all Student Council activities and projects by taking over the presidential position. 8 imma FIRST ROW: Mr. Clark Stevens, Ted Goecke, Dennis Meinert, Donna Guyer, Ron Mul- ler, Brian Meincke, and Bill West. SECOND ROW: Dick Stoltenberg, Dave Lewis, Richard Sessler, Vernon McAllister, David Schuett, Clyde Stoltenberg, and Leslie Thede. THIRD ROW: Betty Bush, Ardyth Koeppe, Rose Mary Zimmermann, Donna Rekemeyer, Mary McAllister, Pat Lammers, and Janice Paustian. OOU OIL--O RGOVERNING BODIE Governing and directing the activities of Durant High School is the main purpose of the Student Council. Among their various activities and projects were the Carnival, Christmas Dance, sponsorship of a Korean orphan, support of the Kolmerer Scholarship Fund, planning of assembly programs and selling Durant Wildcat pens in an effort to promote better relationship between school and student. Dennis Meinert, President, in- troduced all assembly programs sponsored by the Student Council This year, through diligent planning by the Student Council, new and better assemblies were presented to the DHS student body. I llllll Illlll3 .--n--'- ' ,fx X ff ifuifvig PATRlClA JACOBS, B .S. Mrs. Jacobs has completed her fourth year in Durant as girls' physical education teacher, She at- tended Coe College and the State University of lowa and is originally from Cedar Rapids, lowa. NORMAN MlTTS, B .A. Mr. Mitts, who has completed his third year at Durant, teaches junior high science and is coach of the irls' 1 g basketball squad, junior high football and track, and advisor of the Girls' D-Club. Originally he is frorn the northeastern Iowa town of Elgin and received his education at the State College of lowa. FACULTY EDUCATI O AL DONALD BROWN, B.A., M.A. Mr. Brown, who received his educa- tion at the State University of lowa, has completed his fourth year in Durant as boys' physical education teacher, soft- ball, baseball, and boys' basketball coach' and assistant girls' basketball coach. He is originally from Le Claire, lowa. 1 QW' at '1 f fr! . . G-rnhiiimfiagtlfgggl-., was J' ,fgrl 1 E za I I 4 fi ' ' 'a ffm, 'ings MEET CHALLENGES sq, PAMELA LANDRUM, B .M .E. Mrs. Landrum, Who is from Pittsburg, Kansas, received her education at Grace land College and Kansas State College of Pittsburg. She is vocal music instructor and instructor of the Chordettes. This was her second year in Durant. DIANE OLSON, B .A. Receiving an education at State College of lowa, Mrs. Olson taught home economics for her first year at Durant. She is advisor of the Home EC Club and the freshman class. She is originally from Wadena, Iowa. MARVIN KRAUSE, B .A. Mr. Krause, who has completed his seventh year in Durant, teaches instrumental music and is the ad- visor ofthe Dance Band. He re- ceived his education at Drake Uni- versity and is from Alden, Iowa. ALICE SCOTT, B.A., M.A. Miss Scott, who has taught in Durant for six years, received her education at Drake University, Iowa State University, State University of Iowa, and Ashridge College in England. She teaches classes in American literature, college preparatory English and is library instructor. FLORENCE SUPPLE, B .A. Mrs. Supple, who has taught com- mercial courses at Durant for nine years, received her education at the University of Minnesota, Clark College, the Technical Normal School of Chicago, and Marycrest. She is school yearbook and news- paper advisor and resides in Wilton Junction, Iowa. TEACHER FUTURE RICHARD SUNDICH, B .S. Mr. Sundich, who received his educa- tion at Virginia Junior College and the University of Minnesota completed his second year of teaching at Durant. He is originally from Buhl, Minnesota and teaches industrial arts courses. MOLD CITIZEN I CLAUDINE B ROWN, B .A. Mrs. Brown, who has completed her fifth year in Durant, teaches Spanish, typing, and general business. She is from Ryan, Iowa, and received her education at Cornell College and the State University of Iowa. ' C my I9'x X ' ggi, .ogy l. ',x,: .. :7 TfQfaX - -QW OG i l gf- W' tab 1-'siafe' T' ' Q JJ fee ww w -, ew., ARMOND A. BORCHARDT, B.A., M.A. This is Mr. Borchardt's first year of teaching modern problems, Ameri- can governrnent, and assisting with driver education at Durant. Originally from Osage, Iowa, he received his education at Iowa Wesleyan College and Iowa State Teachers College. KENNETH PUTNEY, B .A. Mr. Putney, president of Durant Education Association, received his education at the State University of Iowa and St. Ambrose College. I-Ie is also Pep Club and freshman class advisor and has completed his third year teaching social studies in Durant. He is originally from New London, Iowa. TEACHER GROWING RICHARD KLUVER, B .S. Mr. Kluver of Charter Oak, Iowa, has completed his second year of teaching in Durant, He teaches sci- ence classes and advises the science club and senior class. Mr. Kluver received his education at Iowa Wes- leyan College. 5 6 1213 I4 1516 W 20 2122 23 26 27 28 29 FRANCIS SHUPEK, B.S., M.A.T., M.A. Mr. Shupek, who completed his first year at Durant teaches industrial arts, physics, and drivers' education. He is originally from Mystic, Iowa, and received his education at Northwest g Missouri State Teachers' College and Michigan State University. FAYE TABER, B.S. Mrs. Taber, who is originally from Rock Island, Illinois, completed her first year in Durant and teaches freshman math courses and eighth grade social studies. She re- ceived her education at Western Illinois University. I4 STIM LATE MI D CARL SCHNITTJER, B .A. Mr. Schnittjer, who completed his first year in Durant, received his training at the University of Dubuque and State College of Iowa. He is so homore advisor and teaches Iowa 'iff , yr . I . . . , .lf rw p . math classes. He is originally from Delhi, 'L M IHWIQ' 9 . 'Wil .E 1, , yfy 1 C .u Q I ,M .,l'! wa JOYCE STEARNS, B .A, Mrs. Stearns, Who is sophomore class advisor, completed her first year teaching English courses at Durant. She received her education at Iowa State University and State University of Iowa and is originally from Monticello, Iowa. BETTY GRUNDBERG, B .A. Mrs, Cfrundberg of Dows, Iowa, is teaching English and speech in her second year at Durant. She re- ceived her education at Wartburg College and the State University of Iowa. Mrs, Grundberg is the school newspaper advisor, Forensic League sponsor, and junior class sponsor. Efficient, courteous, obliging--Mrs. Lora Miss Mary Ehrecke, secretary to Mr. Long, Mr. SteVen's secretary, has proved Deputy, puts forth her conscientious indispensable in the smooth operation of efforts While serving our school with the our school. cheerfulness of her smile and the Wisdom ST DE T BE EFIT FROM Performing various tasks in the office to assist Mrs. Long are--STANDING: Tam Moorhead, Mary Trede, Judy King, Connie House, and Donna Guyer. SITTING: Elaine Meinert, Mrs. Long, and Deanna Stecher. PECIAL ER ICE Miss Scott ably aids the hunting hordes in finding what they need and keeps the library in smooth running order through diligent planning and overtime Work. Student librarians give up their study halls to man the checkout desk, shelve books, figure fines, and give help to harried students looking for reference material. These assistants are--FRONT ROW: Garna Anderson, Miss Scott, Elaine Meinert, Joyce An- derson, Judy Collier, Donna Rekemeyer, Lynne Wilson, Mary Trede, Louise Davis, Linda Lienen. SECOND ROW: Linda Voelkers, Janice Paustian, Karon Bush, Lana Kuelper, Carmalla Frisch, Connie Gruemmer, Sandy Meincke, Betty Bush, Judi Paustian. THIRD ROW: Carl Anderson, Darwin Krebs, Ron Muller, Harland Garvin, Dick Sessler, Clyde Stoltenberg, Geraldine Anderson, Marcia Koberg, Joyce Riessen. With the arrival of a fresh bundle of books Miss Scott, Sandy Meincke, and Lana Kuelper prepare individual filing cards summarizing the basic statistics of SZLCY1 book, in addition to various other tasks vital to effecient operation of the library. Keeping our buildings neat and clean and in smooth running order are from left: Don Schell, Elmer Kroening, and Harlyn Schult. ERVICE BEHI DTHE CE ES With patience and nerves of steel our drivers man their buses in sub-zero and sizzling hot Weather. They are: FIRST ROW: Alvin Suhr, William Stoltenberg, and Richard Denkmann. SECOND ROW: Elmer Langmann, and Herman Steffeng and THIRD ROW: William Koppenhaver, Dale Langmann, Norma Ramm, Albert Geurink, and Mrs. Schult. Not pictured is Roy Lammers. WGN Serving students and faculty of Durant schools Wholesome and nourishing food are from left: Gertrude Kook, Eliza- beth Hain, and Florence Johnson. THI WE REME BER OUR E IDR We will never forget you, 1964. ln reality, and now in retrospect. Bits and snatches of almost memories . . long rides in buses yelling and singing until hoarse . . .the fads, traditions, and promises never kept . . .the almost failures and complete ones . . , the constant battle with grades . . . the reigning seniors building planning, and Cooperating. Together with a keen faculty they learn and do. And This We remember. I KEITH AHRENS GERALDINE ANDERSON Was almost caught studying, lf you want learning, you and nearly lived it down. must work for it. CCTHEY WHO THI K .TUDITH PAUSTIAN There's a lot of fun in the . DAVID SQHUETT ll BETTY BUSH World if a person knows Where I l1ke a g1rl w1th a good head Late hours are bad for one, to find it ,, -on my shoulder. but good for two. ' JOHN KUMMERFELDT There is one good thing about being tallg everyone looks up to you. X Z CHARLES COOK ROSEMARY HOLMES He is going forward to some- All musical people seem to-be thing great. happy, and l'm no exceptionf' oo QUER THEY OA 9' HARLAND GARVIN Confucius Garvin say, 'Wash face at mornin neck at CONNIE GRUEMMER RONALD CANADAY ni ht ,., g' She's short but so is a stick Quiet and neat, pleasant to g ' of dynamite. meet. DONNA GUYER ls she as innocent as she looks, or are looks deceiving? gm , ' fwmswf-'i.:imQSv1i4 ifvv f SE IOR FUTURE DONALD SIEBKE KARON BUSH I never think of the futureg it A short circuit with a plus comes soon enough. charge. W 1. LINDA MAT7EN JUDY KING JOHN STAGGS I , A . ,, There is no wealth like a Work fascinates me--I could Bmght as a ray of sunshme. . . . qulet m1nd. Slt and Watch it for hours. MICHAEL THOMA That I'm a man I'd have you know, tho' I still have some room to grow. PLA C REERS DAVID LEWIS TAIVIARA IVIOORHEAD Quiet until you know him When the World comes around to my Way of thinking, I'll be famous. DARWIN KREBS LANA KUELPER ARLO FELLNER Full Of fun, nonseniel toof I live for fun and fun I have. School breaks up my Whole always does what he S not ex' dayy pected to. MARCIA KOBERG Her Ways are Ways of pleas- antness, and all her paths are ll peace I , MARLA SMITHEY DONALD SCHUMAKER You can manufacture blondes His greatest problem is to --but red hair comes natur- keep from becoming red, and ally. we don't mean Communist! E IOR NW JERRY TANK BEVERLY RIESSEN VERNON VOELKERS Pupils should be seen and lt's nice to be natural, if The less I learn, the less I not heard. you're naturally nice. have to remember. ELAINE MEINERT Is it true blondes have more fun? E SANDRA MEINCKE ARLYN KOEPPE She is certain to be seen, Some say he's bashfulg others where fun and mischief beam. doubt it. FACE CH LLE GE I MARY OTTO JANICE PAUSTIAN RICHARD STEFFEN She S Vlferklng on her M-R-S A pleasant smile and a brain There's room at the top, bu Degree- WO1'thWhi1e- who wants to climb. ati 52' 'qjfx D,-L-Q .a - Nf., N ' ' 34.,',j'fj-,W 'v xA 5: A?o,,,AaM fb RONALD MULLER An athlete that scores i Ways than one. I1 IUOT8 I RICHARD WUESTENBERG DIANNE WOODS There are two sides to every She likes to sleep, but not at question, my side and the night. wrong side. Wwvv S3337 SENIOR OFFICERS: Keith Ahrens, Sergeant-at-armsg , Jerry Tank, Vice-presidentg David Schuett, Presidentg Dave Lewis, Treasurerg and Dennis Meinert, Secretary. CAROL SPENGLER BRIAN FRISCH BETTY HOLST 'Always gay and full of funn' Good humor makes all things It's foolish to think! Let's tolerable. talk. JULIA SUHR .TERRY VOELKERS Fun is the spice of life, and If gentlemen prefer blondes, llike lots of seasoning. l'm no gentleman. Rose Mary Zimmermann, winner of the D.A.R. R award, carefully adjusts the pin Betty Holst received after being named the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomor- row at Durant- ROSE MARY ZIMMERMANN DENNIS MEINERT No one ever climbed the lad- l don't care for girls, but der of success with her hands ,,ANADINEhWICHEL'?AANN even 'Niagara' falls. in her pockets. qulet C arm a p easam Way Members of the senior class campaign to earn money for their trip to Chicago. DHS students Carl Anderson, RICHARD KI-1UVER,SENIOR ADVISER Jeff Thoma and Carolyn Bullard assist them through the purchase of candy bars and DHS pins. 1 Two senior students walk down the halls of DHS for their final time as they hopefully anticipate future goals and careers and look back upon treasured memories. RICHARD SUNDICH, SENIOR ADVISER f -+ t I .----' ..--- ' 5 A,---, .....,..- 5 5,,,...... e.--- - V E3 1... Marylyn Bluedorn, senior transfer student from Daven- port, finds Durant High comparably smaller and has less difficulty learning names of fellow classmates. Cast members are shown at a rehearsal pra ticing one of the difficult scenes of the play. Mrs. Grant . Miss Robson . . Melinda Grant . Polly Fisher . . Bruce Mitchell Anne . .... . Eleanor ...... . . Will Henderson Mrs. Henderson Mr. Henderson SENIORS PRESENT KTEACH ME HOW TO CRY Life has many problems as shown by the Senior class play entitled, Teach Me How to Cry. Melinda and Will are drawn together by their problems. Hers by scandal and his by insecurity and sensitivity. Fate Wills that the lovers must be separated, but Melinda and Will have gained the cour- age to endure separation. The play, a drama, was a huge success for the seniors. 29 Betty Bush Donna Guyer Beverly Riessen Karon Bush Dennis Meinert Sandra Meineke Julia Suhr Harland Garvin Betty Holst Darwin Krebs Bev Riessen and Betty Bush are shown indus- triously memorizing their part. ' AW? - M . ' .. .. wx ji! Seniors, Tam Moorhead, Donna Guyer, Betty Bush, Karon Bush, and Marcia Koberg en- joy the scenic view on Lake Michigan. SE IGR JGURNEY TO CHIC GO The class of 1964 left Durant on the Rock Island Lines at 11:49 P.M. on May 21 and arrived in Chicago at 5:30 A.M, After a light breakfast at the Fort Dearborn Hotel, they journeyed to the Michigan Avenue pier for a scenic boat ride on Lake Michigan. Also included in their itinerary were a visit to the Museum of Science and lndustry and the Prudential Building. After a tiring, but fun-filled day, the group en- joyed rides and amusements at Riverview Park and returned to Durant tired and filled with memories for their final outing as a senior class. L From ,the tower of the Prudential Building the city of Chicago appears to be a minia- ture set of tiny cars and buildings. iii: F 11 53552,-.V ii H ull lllllggj .EEE!'fffl1 14 WE RE gas ll As days pass o ., , 3 Vu fig? 5' :ff E E -3' NE' y ft Ag' ' ' s li n g e r r e fl e ' and memorie ctions of days gone by again l oom in our minds Recollections of fir st days as Ere in a new World of books, strange faces and excitement, the confidence of the Sophomores, the busy world of the Juniors. A Wonderful miscellaneous group-- each with his own r ank of distinction MEMBER UNDERCLASSME FIRST ROW: Mrs. Betty Grundberg, Connie House, Ken Reimers, Lynne Wilson, Dick Stoltenberg, Tom Goecke, Janice Otto, Diane Kuelper, and Mr. Armond Borchardt. SECOND ROW: Sarah Jane Zimmermann, Joyce Anderson, Judy Collier, Sharon Rehmke, Judy Baer, Darla Franzen, Linette Moldenschardt, Marilyn Blake, Carol Semsch, Shir- ley Whitmer, and Louise Davis. THIRD ROW: Pat Lammers, Judy Thoene, Donna Rekemeyer, Judy Kroening, Janice Grunder, Linda Voelkers, Deanna Stecher, Mary Trede, Ted Goecke, Richard Sessler, Vernon McAllister, and Clyde Stoltenberg. FOURTH ROW: Gloria Wirth, Kathy Crumly, Paul Gimm, Leon Makoben, Tom Hagge, Dennis Workman, Reed Schlapkohl, Ken Stoltenberg, Allen Cari-ed, Marion Turkle, and Allen Otto. FIFTH ROW: Linda Lienen, Marlene Holst, John Proctor, Ray Blake, Jerry Ploen, Dan Schumaker, Mike Hain, Mike Davis, Ken Treimer, and Jerry Tyler. JU IOR PREPARE TO LEAD- The class of '65 started their third year of high school productively by selling magazines to earn money for their prom. The float, Verdict, Victory, was the end product of the Week preceding homecoming. The Juniors also decorated the gym for the homecoming dance. The highlight of the year and the biggest event was the Junior-Senior Prom entitled Top Hat Rendezvous. Receiving their class rings, the Continental, was an import- ant phase in the life of DHS juniors. Leading the class of '65 were from left: Tom Goecke, secretary, Richard Stolten berg, president, Lynne Wilson, vice- president, and Ken Reimers, treasurer. Y In the picture above Harlan is reciting a song he has memorized to Rev. Lloyd, who is having afternoon tea with Vinnie. PRE E Father Day . . Vinnie Day . . Clarence Day . John Day , . . Whitney Day . . Harlan Day . Cora ...... Mary Skinner . Rev. Sr. Lloyd. . Dr. Humphreys Dr. Somers ... Margaret .... Annie Delia . . Nora , ...... Maggie ..... Student Director T The Broadway hit, LIFE WITH FATHER, became a Durant High Hit on November 13. The red-headed family, called the Day family, is headed by their highly stubborn, temperamental father and constantly Worrying mother Vinnie. The plot of this comedy is when the family tries to get Father baptized. The situation encountered as Vinnie and their four sons attempt to sway Father's Way of thinking of- fered numerous sidelines to the play. CCLIFE WITH FATHER Vernon McAllister Judy Collier Ken Reimers John Proctor Richard Stoltenberg Paul Gimm Pat Lammers Donna Rekemeyer Clyde Stoltenberg August Caes Ted Goecke Linda Voelkers Linette Moldenschardt Janice Grunder Sharon Rehmke Diane Kuelper Richard Sessler llll' l I m I fi 6322- tk x 1. 2 4. K ' n li. 'Y u as An old-time picture taken of the Day family includes, front, Paul Gimmg center, Judy Col- lier and Vernon McAl- listerg and back, Richard Stoltenberg, Ken Reim- ers, and John Proctor. FIRST ROW: Mr. Carl Schnittjer, Connie Knutsen, Sue Schlapkohl, Sara Lilienthal, Patsy Best, Linda Langbehn, Carol Koppenhaver, Pat Kummerfeldt, and Mrs. Joyce Stearns. SECOND ROW: Karen Kroeger, Carmella Frisch, Judy Toft, Wayne Siebke, Gene Wichelmann, Jack West, Leslie Thede, Leroy Bloom and Tom Semsch. THIRD ROW: Joyce Riessen, Shirley Wells, Linda Steffen, Diane Ehrecke, Phillip Young, Keith Dusenberry, Steve Wulf, Gary Schnoor, and Brian Dittmer. FOURTH ROW: Marilyn King, Ardyth Koeppe, Tim Stoffer, Charles Paustian, Lynn Paustian, Ken Ostofi, John Waack, Stan Christopherson, and Robert Fischer. FIFTH ROW: Karen Moldenschardt, Garna Anderson, Russell Varney, Dick Voelkers, Jim Arp, James Mumm, Leroy Mortensen, and Ken Caes. OPHOMORE LEAR TO PARTICIPATE Half way through high school, f+ig15g,UNffKWf1ll!S the sophomores are looking for- ward to becoming upperclassmen and many more days at DI-IS. Projects this year were: making a homecoming float en- titled Combination for Victory, the Quarter Season Bounce, sell- ing candy and a Mr. Irresistible dance of which Darwin Krebs was crowned Mr. Irresistible. 4 5 Hjmq mmruf Officers for the sophomore class are: from left, Diane Ehrecke, treasurer: Leslie Thede, presi- dent, Leroy Bloom, vice-president, and Phillip Young, secretary. Their first year of high school complete, the freshmen look forward to three more successful years. The year began right by winning first place at homecoming with the float entitled Toast Camanchef' To end the year, the freshmen held a spinsters' spree complete with pizza and pepsi. Freshman class officers are from left, Dick Reimers secretary, Carl Anderson, treasurer: Brian Meincke president: and Mary McAllister, vice-president. F RESI-IME START N LIFE FIRST ROW: Mrs. Dianne Olson, Nancy First, Juanita Petroff, Janice Blowers, Karen Schuett, Barbara Paulsen, Marcia Paustian, Cathy Hagge, Connie Baugh, Rita Schlap- kohl, and Mr. Ken Putney. SECOND ROW: Nancy Sohsen, Lanette Lane, Shirley Horstmann, Karen Kahler, Mary McAllister, Judy Friederichs, Darlene Stecher, Hol- lie Sinkler, Betty Callison, Pat Young, and Renae Best. THIRD ROW: Shirley Fischer, Lynn Christensen, Judy Whitmer, Cathy Daufeldt, Betty Davis, Linda Collier, Pat First. Brian Muller, Steve Smith, Bob Cook, Bob Blowers, and Debbie Willroth. FOURTH ROW: Curtis Holst, Tom Hansen, Tom Christiansen, Bob Bierkamp, Bruce Thoene, Carl Anderson, Dick Reimers, LaMoine Boisen, Mike Fitzer, Henry Ploen, Mike Hub- bard, and Vicky Gruernmer. FIFTH ROW: Randy Huesmann, Dean Stecher, Stanley Van De Walle, Phillip Waack, Jeff Thoma, Brian Meineke, Fred Dohl, Wayne Olderog, Martin Fischer, Alan McCoy, and Gary Robertson. -5, 'ME-V Kg? fs? ag E' PKEBAEHWUKEIK 'TIIE YTLAFL 1963-64 the headle S S le ade r that .pep rrieeting after ' .4 ,J w beating Wilton . . . l -. .Jai MW 4 ,. I 1 K no Q e '. X 'j,. tg. l'Di.2F.5 4--gk 1 - ,,+.3.-Q ff' 'S , L ' 2' faKz'a,ffwf'ffWf A Q -ix ? fi those boring lectures . . the climax of four years eww those dreaded semester tests . . that long awaited picnic. THI WE REMEMBER P The spike -torn On a The eos T he t rainin Competition culti On the frozen gridiron, th track, the dusty baseball tacy of Winning and the ORT vates champions and friendships e waxed gym floor, . diamond. Whether tearn or in the stands, quietness of losing are g grounds of character. FRONT ROW: Dennis Meinert, Ted Goecke, Harland Garvin, David Schuett, Ken Reimers Leslie Thede, Gary Schnoor, Tom Hagge, David Lewis, Ron Muller, Tom Cvoecke. SEC- OND ROW: Coach Richard Kluver, Keith Dusenberry, Wayne Siebke, Jerry Voelkers, Mike Davis, Tom Semsch, Brian Meineke, Dennis Workman, Steve Smith, Dick Reimers, Assistant Coach Larry Butler. THIRD ROW: Assistant Coach Norman Mitts, Bob Cook, John Proctor, Mike Fitzer, Bob Blowers, Jerry Tyler, Jeff Thoma, LaMoine Boisen, Bruce Thoene, Richard Steffen, Brian Frisch. Crisp autumn weather and sub-zero temperatures 1 4' failed to dampen the spirits of the rugged Wildcat football squad during the l963-64 season. The Wildcats, coached by Richard Kluver and assisted by Larry Butler and Norman Mitts, made a clean sweep of 5 wins and 3 losses aided by most valuable player, Dave Lewis. The 1963-64 Wildcats would certainly compare favor- ably with teams ofthe past and will long be remembered for their hearty enthusiasm and sportsmanlike tactics dis- played throughout the season. Dennis Meinert QZZQ skillfully carrying the ball and maneuvering toward the goal post to bag another DHS victory. Squad members tensely Share the action of an exciting moment from the sidelines. OPPONENT WE THEY FOOTBALL S AD FOOTBALL OOOROO . Z0 . . . 6 OLIN ...... MT. VERNON . SOLON ..... C AM ANC HE .... WEST LIBERTY WEST BRANCH . . U. HIGH ...... WILTON JCT .... ., 1 Jw' ff O -'T' , 1- f' ' XX C N S ' V, ,, SE xxx x Q 'ta COIVIOR xxxx l O ' -1 N C X A N X 2 Ap X. X. -- .1 1 f XX ' : .ws S xx V O H O- H .1 -Q, ...lav a :MX Q OW T 39 6 ...ZO 20... 7 2O...14 19...2O 13...1Z 19... 6 15 ...25 -. xi IN If X N ,- 4 If fre f Y . . , X ee- i , ii is . X sv? ,wx .f mi 5 mi FIRST ROW: Manager Karen Kroeger, Chaperon Mary Ehrecke, Coach Norman Mitts, Coach Don Brown, and Manager Linette Moldenschardt. SECOND ROW: Shirley Whit- mer, Sara Lilienthal, Betty Davis, Diane Ehrecke, Donna Rekemeyer, Gloria Wirth, Joyce Riessen, Shirley Fischer, Linda Matzen, Arydth Koeppe, Louise Davis, and Janice Otto. ILDKITTE DE N TRATE Sophomores Diane Ehrecke and Sara Lilienthal watch as Janice Otto makes ready for a jump ball. The l963-64 basketball team, including twenty-two girls of which only one girl was a senior, produced a fine 7-7 record. Junior Janice Otto, high scorer for the Wildkittens with 359 points, became the sectional free-throw champion and dis- trict runner-up before bowing out in the state free throw contest. She won two trophies for Durant. Joyce Riessen was the rebound leader with lO4 rebounds for the season. Coach Norman Mitts looks forward to next year as there will be nine returning letter Winners including all forwards and the top guards. There will also be twelve students with reserve experience. VARSITY SCORES West Liberty Northeast West Branch Mid-Prairie Solon .... West Liberty Bennett . . - Northeast . West Branch Lincoln . . Mid-Prairie Bennett .... Solon .... Se ctional Lisbon . T LENTS We 45. 63. 80. 50. 55. 26... 86... 67... 58... 68... 77... 45... 61... 60... Th 70 57 69 58 51 78 90 64 48 57 93 72 55 69 ev Junior Janice Otto is blocked by two Mid- Prairie girls as she tries to pass the ball. In the background is Shirley Whitrner. RESERVE SCORES Northeast ......... West Liberty LeClaire . . Northeast . Lincoln . . . West Liberty LeClaire . . Solon . . . We 35. 36. 46. 42. 37. 33. 39. 36. They 31 48 30 31 47 34 35 22 FIRST ROW: Manager Linette Moldenschardt, Coach Norman Mitts, Coach Don Brown, and Manager Karen Kroeger. SECOND ROW: Cathy 1-Iagge, Linda Voelkers, Lynn Christensen, Karen Schuett, Pat First, Shirley Fischer, Linda Collier, Linda Lang- behn, Mary McAllister, I-lollie Sinkler, Betty Davis, and Judy Whitmer. FIRST ROW: Manager Bob Cook, Statistitian Dick Wuestenberg, Coach Norman Mitts, Coach Don Brown, Manager Mike Thoma, and Manager Brian Frisch. SECOND ROW: Mike Davis, Ken Reimers, Harland Garvin, David Lewis, Tom Hagge, Ron Muller, John Kummerfeldt, .Terry Voelkers, Jerry Ploen, Richard Steffen, Ted Goecke, Dennis Meinert, and Tom Ooecke. ILDCATS SHO DRI E Beating Wilton on February 7 became a highlight of the l963-64 basketball season. Wilton is not only an arch rival, but this win snapped their per- fect record. The Wildcats lacking in height, proved that speed and experience was essential in winning games. Senior Dennis Meinert was unanimously chosen for the second straight year on the Eastern lowa Hawkeye first team, Tom Goecke led the second team for the second straight year, and Dave Lewis received honorable mention. Records broken this year were: total career points 19155, most points in one game 1361, and most rebounds in one game fl5l, all by Dennis Meinert. Junior Tom Goecke goes up for an easy lay-up. 42 A VARSITY SCORES We They West Liberty . . . . . 84. . .64 U-High ..... .. 70. . .75 West Branch .. ...76. . .65 Mid-Prairie .. .. . 72. . .55 North Scott ... .. 66. . .81 Mount Vernon .. . . . 55. . .71 Wilton ....... . . .82. . .97 Solon ...... ...93. . .53 West Liberty .. .. 72. . .73 Bennett .... . . . 74. . .73 U-High ..... . 88. . .56 West Branch. . ..53- - -71 Mid-Prairie . . . . 75. . .59 Mellnt Vernon - - - - 70- - -84 Harland Garvin fcenterj shoots the ball as Bennett ----- - ' 86' - -84 Dennis Meinert fleftl and Dave Lewis Qrightl Wilton . - - 59- - -57 assist in blocking. Solon. . . . . 95. . .78 Sectionals West Liberty . . . 56. . .54 JUNIOR-VARSITY SCORES U-High ....... -. . . 23. . .63 Pleasant Valley . . . . 62. . .61 North Scott .... . . 37. . .70 Mount Vernon . . . 28. . .20 Wilton ...... . 35. . .38 West Liberty . . . 30. . .59 U-High ...... ..29. . .31 Lincoln . . . . 36. . .67 Solon . . . . 48. . .28 D DETERM1 ATIO FIRST ROW: Leroy Mortensen, Torn Hansen, Keith Dusenberry, Steve Wulf, Brian Meincke, Dick Reirners, Ray Blake, and Torn Christiansen. SECOND ROW: Coach Norman Mitts, Manager Mike Thorna, Manager Brian Frisch, Bob Bierkarnp, Jeff Thorna, Carl Anderson, Tirn Stoffer, Manager Bob Cook, Statistitian Dick Wuestenberg, and Coach Don Brown. THIRD ROW: Phillip Waack, Lynn Paustian, John Proctor, Stephen Smith, Don Siebke, Stan Christopherson, Charles Paustian, Bob Blowers, Brian Muller, and Robert Fischer. 43 1 15 1162 mf' vf ' K sa T, ii? I' QE gy W' H-n . KQV, ' f -ul' 'B' , fx J Ways 'i 'Y' f . .af ips, .Q,h ,,,, i Q t ' Pi-A f A all-g',,'5fj ,E?EV- - fwqg? ' if' 'vm 3 , M8 A -3 , . Sue ,K fsixi W, AQ ull ,,f,g,plJ -V , . -X Y lb' , ef' H Y 7 J. - 15:61. F, f, 'f if , .sw A 14 1 5' ' ':'3vf.14 ., ww nag! -,.,, W 9, , ,J I ,XX X' '. 11 tx i X wr nl ' -1 5 , U U Z 1, HP' A rv A. ...,,,,,J TE M PIRIT Willie, the Wildcat, portrayed by Judy Kroening, serves as team mascot and en- livens the spirits of DHS fans and spectators at all sports' events and pep assemblies. Every spring prospective cheerleaders begin routine practice sessions as they hopefully vie for future positions on the cheering squad. Try-outs and voting are placed before the student body and Worthy candidates are chosen. This year's reserve cheerleaders se- lected White skirts, blue sweaters, and White tennis shoes as their proper apparel to be worn at all games. RESERVE CHEERLEADERS: Karen Moldenschardt, Janice Grunder, Pat Kumrnerfeldt and Renae Be st. 1 w l FIRST ROW: Dennis Meinert, Harland Garvin, Ron Muller, David Lewis, and Tom Goecke. SECOND ROW: Coach Don Brown, Richard Steffen, Ted Goecke, Dennis Meinert, Ken Reimers, and Steve Wulf. VVILDCATS SHO SPEED A DSTAMI A nf X .ff ff! if ,I , r if ff jj H -'gfigtmf if K .V LL'7O .. -5' 5 xii ::f -, A V 1-, ., ,-,e ,Vk f,Vh i f 46 Pitcher Harry Knutsen became almost a legend at the mound by pitching an amount of innings more than equal that of all other DHS pitchers and by winning twelve games to losing only two. Ted Goecke was the leading hitter for the year with a .312 average and twin Tom, the leading fielder with .983. Ted was also the leader in hitting doubles Q41 and was the only team member hitting a home run. For the second year in a row the Wild- cats gained the Eastern Iowa Conference Championship. Durant lost to Lincoln of Stanwood in the semi-final round of district play by a score of 4-3 in twelve innings. ln the top of the third inning Mike Davis pitches the third strike to an opposing team member. FIRST ROW: Nadine Wichelmann, Donna Guyer, Betty Bush, Sara Lilienthal, Lynne Wilson, and Karen Moldenschardt. SECOND ROW: Coach Don Brown, Pat Lamrners, Gloria Wirth, Judy Friederichs, Linda Langbehn, Linda Steffen, and Marilyn King. THIRD ROW: Betty Davis, Linette Moldenschardt, Louise Davis, and Karen Kroeger. ILDKITTE GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE Although the Durant Softball Coach Brown looks forward to girls did not play rnuch during the another winning season with much summer, a lot of experience was action from the returning girls gained by the girls. and adding a few eighth grade girls to the squad. Senior girls, leftg Nadine Wichelnnann and rightg Donna Guyer, play catch outside the high school building. . W., Nw ' 'W A' W 'U-f- , ,4- 47 5 PM 221' 5 , Vi. . Mr. Butler, track coach, and senior track members, left to right: Dennis Meinert, David Lewis, John Kummer- feldt, and .Terry Tank were among the eight persons participating in the state track meet at Des Moines. TRACK ME OAR TO EW HEIGHT ' Fr 3 Experience played the leading role for the Durant track team as they en- deavored to set many school records this year. Long hours of practices E W proved helpful in meeting competition and for eight boys advancing to the mx State contest. i F E E B Gene Wichelmann shows his talent by going up and over the bar in the pole vaulting contest at the Wildcat Relays. Bob Blowers and Tom Hagge exchange the baton in a relay at the Wildcat Re- lays. 48 Pictured in center front is Willie, the Wildcat, Judy Kroening. Cheerleaders are, from left: Connie House, Lynne Wilson, Marcia Koberg, Patsy Best, and Betty Bush. FIRST ROW: Cathy Hagge, Marcia Paustian, Marlene Holst, Gloria Wirth, Pat First, Betty Davis, Donna Cvuyer, Nadine Wichelmann, Tom Goecke, Don Schumaker, Shirley Whit- mer, Louise Davis, and Mr. Ken Putney. SECOND ROW: Joyce Riessen, Shirley Wells, Pat Young, Hollie Sinkler, Pat Kummerfeldt, Karen Kroeger, Carmella Frisch, Judy Toft, Sara Lilienthal, Linda Langbehn, Linette Moldenschardt, Diane Kuelper, and David Schuett. THIRD ROW: Janice Otto, Ardyth Koeppe, Diane Ehrecke, Linda Voelkers, Karen Moldenschardt, Nancy First, Carol Koppenhaver, Janet Kummerfeldt, Renae Best, Vicky Cvruemmer, Rose Mary Zimmermann, Betty Holst, Jerry Voelkers, and Richard Steffen. FOURTH ROW: Elaine Meinert, Karon Bush, Tam Moorhead, Donna Rekemeyer, Janice Grunder, Lynn Christensen, Shirley Fischer, Nancy Sohsen, Beverly Riessen, Janice Paustian, Linda Matzen, Leroy Mortensen, Ken Reimers, and Tom Hagge. FIFTH ROW: Dennis Meinert, Ron Muller, Harland Garvin, Don Siebke, Bob Bierkamp, Dick Reimers, Ted Goecke, Brian Frisch, Marla Smithey, Julia Suhr, Carol Spengler, and Carol Semsch. PEP CLUBE COUR GE U ITY The joint efforts of the DHS Pep Band and Pep Club helped bolster the team's spirits to a decisive victory over the Wilton Beavers on February 7. The newly formed Pep Club became a club of organized spirit and fan parti cipation much needed for all DHS sport WOW week, Wildcats over Wilton, was sponsored this year by the Pep Club to promote good sportsmanship. Officers this year were Donna Guyer, president Nadine Wichelrnanng vice-president: To treasurer. 49 S . 1 YY! Goecke, secretary, and Don Schumaker, FIRST ROW: Mike Thoma, Ken Reimers, David Schuett, Ron Muller, Harland Garvin, .Ierry Voelkers, and Mr. Don Brown. SECOND ROW: Keith Dusenberry, Richard Steffen, .Iohn Kummerfeldt, Chuck Cook, Ted Goecke, Dave Lewis, Tom Hagge, and Brian Frisch. THIRD ROW: Dennis Meinert, Wayne Siebke, Gene Wichelmann, Leslie Thede, Steve Wulf, Gary Schnoor, Arlo Fellner, Dennis Workman, and Tom Goecke. D-CLUB PROMOTE PORT MANSHIP A Very SuCC6SSfu1 HOG-dOW11, held earn a letter in a sport. Its purpose is in March, was sponsored by the Boys' to promote better school spirit and and Girls' D-Clubs. spgrtsimanship, The D-Clubs are honorary athletic A picnic was held in the spring for clubs. To become a member one must bgrh D-Clubs, FIRST ROW: Betty Bush, Linda Matzen, Donna Guyer, Marcia Koberg, and Mr. Norm Mitts. SECOND ROW: Linette Moldenschardt, Nadine Wichelmann, Elaine Meinert, Sara Lilienthal, Lynne Wilson, Janice Otto, and Connie House. THIRD ROW: Louise Davis, Linda Steffen, Joyce Riessen, Pat Lammers, Gloria Wirth, Diane Ehrecke, and Ardyth Koeppe. THI WE REMEMBER OUR S DE T BGDY True knowledge is a seasoned blend of living and learning Shivering through the trials of an oral report, Practicing for concerts, speech contests, and plays, Chewing gum discreetly in class, Tottering on spiked heels on dress-up day-- Such are the memories We treasure. 51 FRONT ROW: Carol Koppenhaver, Joyce Riessen, Clyde Stoltenberg, Jerry Mays, Phil- lip Young. SECOND ROW: Linda Collier, Karen Moldenschardt, lvlarilyn King, Karen Schuett, Shirley Fischer, Sharon Schlapkohl, Ron Diehl, Darla Franzen, Nancy First. THlRD RO'W: Rose lvlary Ziniinerinan, Karen Sehlapkohl, Leslie Thede. Pat First. Gloria Wirth, Vicky Gruenimer, Mr. Krause, Steve Srnith. D RANT BA D- FRONT ROW: Joyce Anderson, Sue Schlapkohl, Judy Kroening, Judi Paustian, Shirley Wells, Connie Gruemrner. SECOND ROW: Bev Riessen, Elaine Meinert. Linda Matzen, Donna Rekemeyer, Betty Holst, Janice Otto, Carol Sernsch. Sporting bright gold suits and white hoots. the rnajorettes rnarched proudly in sizzling hot suinnie r parades and sub-zero Weather during football halftime rudi- ments. The Charleston, a typical danve step of yester-year, was a highlight of the marching season. 52 FRONT ROW: Shirley Daufeldt, Shirley Wells, Dick Sessler, Connie Knutsen, Linda Langbehn, Marlene Krause. SECOND ROW: Judy Whitmer, Steve Stoltenberg, Sarah Zimmerman, Donna Rekemeyer, Judy Friederichs, Jim Schlapkohl, Dick Wulf, Brian Meincke, Ken Stoltenberg. THIRD ROW: Leroy Mortensen, Renae Best, Steve Wulf, Carmella Frisch, Gene Wichelmann, Leroy Bloom, Sarah Lilienthal, Brian Muller, Reed Schlapkohl, Don Schumaker, Karen Kroeger, Herb Wilson, Robert Fischer. BIGGER, BETTER FRONT ROW: Joyce Anderson, Clyde Stoltenberg, Karen Kroeger Joyce Riessen. SECOND ROW: Mr. Krause, Dick Sessler, Leroy Mortensen, Robert Fischer. THIRD ROW: Leslie Thede, Sarah Lilienthal, Leroy Bloom, Gene Wichelmann. Under the direction of Marvin Krause, the Durant High Band and Dance Band completed another successful year as they faithfully prac- ticed for contests, show-time performances, and concerts. AN W N APPLAUS Rose Mary Zimmermann brought honors to Durant High School when she was crowned queen of the second annual Muscatine Band Festival. Rose Mary was crowned and presented with roses by Miss lowa, Jane Northway, in the evening ceremonies. Each of the participating school bands was represented by a queen candidate who made their entrances at the evening show While their school bands marched on the field. Members of all nine participating band massed for a concert for the con- clusion of the day's activities. The Durant High School marching band was kept very busy during the summer and fall months marching in the Memorial Day parade, the Firemans' Celebration, the Wilton Days' parade, and the Fourth of July parade in Muscatine. August 7 was set aside for Durant Night at the Daven- port Ball Park. Halftime shows at the football games consisted of routines such as the precision drill, the floating diamond, Walk Right ln, a salute to the graduates, top hat, the charleston, and Dr. Ben Crazy. A hootenanny was one of the first projects of the Girls' Glee Club. Another event was the annual Christmas program with the stage setting, an aver- age home with members of the Chordettes portraying the family. The Glee Club was featured as participants of a gay Christmas party. The next project was the Spring Con- cert, featuring the Glee Club, the Chord- ettes, and several soloists. A skating party and a trip to the Elks' Chanters rounded off a successful year. FIRST ROW: Hollie Sinkler, Linda Voelk- ers, and Joyce Anderson. SECOND ROW: Janice Grunder and Shirley Wells. THIRD ROW: Tom Hansen, Clyde Stoltenberg, and Tim Stoffer. These eight students are members of the Chordettes who are sing- ing for the annual Spring Concert. GLEE CLUB DE ELOP OC LT LE T FIRST ROW: Mrs. Pamela Landrum, Betty Callison, Beverly Riessen, Ardyth Koeppe, Connie Baugh, Judy Thoene, Judy Collier, Vicky Cfruemmer, Janet Kummerfeldt, Garna Anderson, Sue Schlapkohl, Janice Grunder, and Joyce Anderson. SECOND ROW: Rose- mary Holmes, Shirley Wells, Linda Voelkers, Linda Langbehn, Sharon Rehmke, Pat Kummerfeldt, Betty Davis, Diane Ehrecke, Janice Paustian, Barbara Paulsen, Sarah Jane Zimmermann, Linda Matzen, and Karon Bush. THIRD ROW: Linda Steffen, Judy Baer, Elaine Meinert, Nancy Sohsen, Shirley Fischer, Donna Rekemeyer, Judy Toft, Hollie Sinkler, Pat Young, Darla Franzen, Carol Koppenhaver, Linda Collier, and Betty I-Iolst. 55 FRONT ROW: Linda Voelkers, Hollie Sinkler, Joyce Anderson, Mrs. Landrurru. SECOND ROW: Tim Stoffer, Clyde Stoltenberg, Tom Hansen, Shirley Wells, Janice Grunder. CHORDETTES STIMULATE MUSIC LATMO PHERE Q23 'Nut The Chordettes, Who appeared in various musical pro- grams and contests, added much to highlight the enter- tainment at the school Christmas program. FRONT ROW: Betty Bush, Judy King, Donna Rekemeyer, Judi Paustian, Deanna Stecher Elaine Meinert, Mr. Overton. SECOND ROW: Gloria Wirth, Joyce Riessen, Karen Kroeger, Crarna Anderson, Janice Paustian, Karon Bush, Keith Dusenberry. THIRD ROW: Barb Paulson, Pat Young, Judy Fredericks, Darlene Stecher, Linette Molden- schardt, Mary Trede, Donna Guyer, Dave Lewis. FOURTH ROW: Dennis Meinert, Ted Cvoecke, Richard Steffen, Ken Reimers, Stanley Christopherson, Leroy Mortensen, and F.T.A. MEMBER GAI VALUABLE EXPERIE CE Tim Stoffer. Future Teachers of America is a club composed of high school stu- dents interested in future teaching careers and gaining valuable knowl- edge in classroom experience. The club sponsor is Mr. Kenneth Overton and the officers include: president, Donna Rekemeyerg vice-president, Deanna Stecherg Secre- tary, Judi Paustiang treasurer, Judy Kingg parliamentarian, Betty Bushg and historian, Elaine Meinert. This year the F.T.A. attended a Prospective Teachers' Day at lowa City and conducted a joint meeting with West Branch among their regular O meetings. The members of the F.T.A. also acted as guides for the open ' house of the elementary building and helped with the elementary Christ- mas Program. Q Each cadet teacher volunteers one study hall per week to assist a Q 7 I5 333-1 teacher in grades kindergarten through sixth or one of the physical QSQ- 0 education classes. ' I X f Q 9 . K f Future teachers gain knowledge in actual classroom technique, W study procedure, and pave the way to future ambitions. 95 bv 57 FIRST ROW: Judy Baer, Darla Franzen, Janice Grunder, Judy King, Tam Moorhead, Janice Paustian, Carmella Frisch, Karen Kroeger, Joyce Riessen, and Mrs. Dianne Olson. SECOND ROW: Deanna Stecher, Linda Voelkers, Carol Koppenhaver, Marilyn King, Garna Anderson, Linda Langbehn, Janet Kummerfeldt, Lanette Lane, Rita Schlap- kohl, Vicky Gruemmer, and Geraldine Anderson. THIRD ROW: Shirley Horstmann, Darlene Stecher, Nancy First, Judy Toft, Connie Knutsen, Kathy Crumly, Mary Trede, Linda Lienen, Connie Gruemmer, and Linda Steffen. FOURTH ROW: Karen Kahler, Judi Paustian, Marla Smithey, Lana Kuelper, Dianne Woods, Sandy Meincke, Mary Otto, Julia Suhr, Carol Spengler, Elaine Meinert, Carol Semsch, and Connie House. HOME ECONOMIC CLUB KING OF HEARTS CANDIDATES, from left: Gene Wichelmann, Richard Sessler, Dick Reim- ers, Bill West, Lee Tank, King Dave Lewis, Mike Davis, and Ron Muller. Christmas caroling and the King of Hearts Dance, held in February in which Dave Lewis was crowned King, were the two projects of the Home Economics Club. The 1963-64 officers were Janice Paustian, president, Tam Moorhead, vice-president, Judy King, secretary, Janice Grunder, treasurer, Judy Baer historian, Darla Franzen, projects chairman, Joyce Riessen, recreation chairman, Carrnella Frisch, public re lations chairman, and Karen Kroeger, music chairman. The purpose of the Science Club is to create an interest in science and how it applies to our daily lives. The main project of the Science Club is the annual science fair, held this year on March 18. Participating in this Were the elementary, junior high, and senior high school grades. The Winners were as follows: Grand Prize Winners-- lst--Clyde Stoltenberg 2nd--Vernon McAllister High School Division-- lst--Phillip Young Znd--Joyce and Carl Anderson 3rd--Jarnes Mumrn Junior High Division CPhysicalJ-- lst--Brian Bland Znd--Steve Jacobs 3rd--Gary Schult and Ronald Paulsen Junior High Division fBiologicalJ-- . I D I 4 lst--Matthew Anderson Clyde Stoltenberg is pictured with his first Znd--Linda Kappler and Kathy Reimers place entry in the Science Fair, held on 3rd--Dean Burrneister March 18' The annual Science Club picnic was held on Saturday, May 23, at Wildcat Den State Park. CIE CE CLUB PPLIE SKILLA DTALE T FIRST ROW: Joyce Anderson, Judy Toft, Richard Sessler, Clyde Stoltenberg, Vernon McAllister, and Mr. Richard Kluver. SECOND ROW: Carl Anderson, Stan Christoph- erson, Robert Fischer, Phillip Young, and Brian Muller. 59 FIRST ROW: Mrs. Betty Grundberg, Judy Collier, Joyce Anderson, Vernon McAllister, and Clyde Stoltenberg. SECOND ROW: Judy Thoene, Pat Lammers, Judy Kroening, Patsy Best, Linda Voelkers, Judy Toft, Sarah Jane Zimmermann, Shirley Wells, Lynne Wilson, and Carl Anderson. THIRD ROW: Janet Kummerfeldt, Barbara Paulsen, Karen Kroeger, Pat Kummerfeldt, Betty I-Iolst, Janice Paustian, Richard Sessler, Leroy Mortensen, John Proctor, Dennis Workman, Dick Stoltenberg, and Harland Garvin. FOURTH ROW: Connie Gruemmer, Sharon Rehmke, Gloria Wirth, Mary McAllister, Rose Mary Zimmermann, Ardyth Koeppe, Diane Ehrecke, Janice Grunder, Vicky Gruemmer, Renae Best, Judy Friederichs, Pat Young, and Geraldine Anderson. F ORENSIO LEAGUE, BIZ STAFF The Forensic League, the largest ever at Linda Voelkers, Judy Collier, Joyce Ander- DHS, is now looking forward to becoming an son, Pat Young, Barb Paulsen, Rose Mary active member of the National Forensic Zimmermann, Mary McAllister, Judy Toft, League. Members of NFL, those reaching Patsy Best, Carl Anderson, Diane Ehrecke, twenty-five points or more, are Sara Jane Dick Sessler, Leroy Mortensen, Betty I-Iolst, Zimmermann, Clyde Stoltenberg, Vernon Lynne Wilson, Judy Thoene, Janice Grunder, McAllister, Pat Lammers, Donna Rekemeyer, Dick Stoltenberg, and Gloria Wirth. Contests attended by the league were the it Iowa High School Forensic League Colloquy at Iowa City, Iowa All-Conference at Iowa City, the Lone Tree Invitational, the League's district contest and the Speech district con- test. Advancing to state Speech finals at Grin- nell were Donna Rekemeyer in book review, Judy Toft in poetry and radio speaking, Ardyth Koeppe is after-dinner speaking, and Judy Collier and Pat Lammers in dramatic decla- mation. Donna Rekemeyer and Judy Toft re- ceived one ratings. An invitational meet at Durant, the first speech contest at Durant, was attended by Pleasant Valley, Lone Tree, Wilton, Bennett, and Durant. From left: Judy Toft, Judy Collier, and Judy Kroening in the play Pink and Patches. 60 'WY' Rose Mary Zimmermann and Janice Paustian, co- editors, diligently run stands as they prepare to meet one of their routine deadlines. REACH HIGHER GO L Thirty-six DHS students proudly made ready for distribution the school paper, the BIZ , bi-Weekly throughout the school year. A new head, a drawing of the high school building by Ken Stoltenberg, was seen for the first time in September Mrs. Grundberg, advisor of the Forensic League K , and BIZ cuts the cake given to her for dedication a f,J,,yM throughout her teaching career at DI-IS. Illia, FIRST ROW: Lynne Wilson, Donna Rekemeyer, Beverly Riessen, Ken Stoltenberg, Janice Paustian, Rose Mary Zimmermann, Pat Lammers, Sarah Jane Zimmermann, Donna Guyer, Vernon McAllister, Karon Bush, and Mrs. Florence Supple. SECOND ROW: Shirley Fischer, Ardyth Koeppe, Judy Kroening, Judy Toft, Judy Collier, Betty Holst, Tam Moorhead, Linda Voelkers, Debbie Willroth, Mary McAllister, Elaine Meinert, and Mrs. Betty Grundberg. THIRD ROW: Dick Reimers, Bob Bierkamp, Patsy Be st, Shirley Wells, Hollie Sinkler, Barbara Paulsen, Deanna Stecher, Pat First, Pat Young, Judi Paustian, Judy King, Linda Matzen, Mike Fitzer, and Carl Anderson. w af f1w,fniu1- ff - ,:..ws rw-gsmf Battle worn? Fatigued? In a state of Shock? These conditions only mildly de- scribe WILDCAT editor, Connie Gruem- mer, and business manager, Geraldine Anderson, as they ecstatically contribute their final pages to the completion of the 1964 WILDCAT. ILDC T TAFF ASSEMBLIE MEMORIES OF 1964 Connie Gruemmer--Editor-in-Chief Geraldine Anderson--Business Manager Vernon McAllister--Photography Judi Paustian--Assistant Editor Donna Guyer Betty Bush Marcia Koberg Tam Moorhead Judy King Linda Voelkers Putting together an annual is a really big job which requires a large amount of money and many endless hours of hard and diligent work. This year to meet the great expense of publication, the staff of the 1964 WILDCAT sold tins of candy, plastic protective covers, basketball concessions, and many advertisements to businessmen in surrounding com- munities to supplement yearbook sales. Chief photographer Vernon McAllister is shown in his black room as he develops pictures for publication in the annual. 62 Bev Riessen Rosemary Holmes Linda Matzen Lana Kuelper Carol Spengler Mary Trede NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY X Eli! 2-'ls ls LS Under president, Rose Mary Zimmermann, vice-president, Tamara Moorheadg secretary, Janice Paustiang and treasurer, Harland Garving the National Honor Society sold seat cushions at foot- ball and basketball games and also entered a float in the homecoming parade. The PTO sponsored a banquet on May 12 honoring both old and new members of the society. Scholarship, service, leadership, and character are the four character istics of the National Honor Society. Advised by Mr. Clark Stevens, the society each year inducts into mem- bership those persons who exemplify all of these four characteristics. The members are then chosen on a certain percentage basis by classes. OCIETY NATIO AL HO OR Rosemary Zimmermann Tamara Moorhead Geraldine Anderson Chuck Cook Betty Holst Joyce Anderson Pat Lammers Clyde Stoltenberg Donna Rekemeyer Richard Sessler Patsy Best Judy Toft Janice Paustian Harland Garvin Ron Muller Karon Bush Beverly Riessen Judy Collier Vernon McAllister Lynne Wilson Judy Kroening Linda Voelkers Leroy Bloom Bill West .,,-QWHN 'iff ,f I t- L ,X JA. ,R -5 63 HOMECOMING-1963 MR. PUTNEY, HONORABLE CHIEF, GIVES A PEP TALK TO ALL DHS STUDENTS FOR A HEAP BIO VICTORY OVER CAMANCHE. -',,LW-4 , , , 66 SNO-BALL QUEEN, BETTY BUSH, AND KING, DENNIS MEINERT CHRI STMA AT DH l The halls of DHS were brightly transformed into the various aspects of the Christmas sea- son as classes vied for top honors in an all-school decora- tion contest. Receiving the top prize of half-price tickets to the Sno-ball dance, was Mr. Kluver's senior homeroom. Jerry Tank adds finishing touches to the Winning homeroom. 67 The hardest part in the construction of the Prom is putting up a ceiling. In the picture at the left are, from LEFT: Mrs. Grundberg, Deanna Stecher, Darla Franzen, and Judy Baer. ln the picture at the right are, from BOTTOM: Louise Davis, Sharon Rehmke, Deanna Stecher on the ladder and Darla Franzen below her. 'ff The biggest event of the year, gym by the red satin walls and the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, carpeting. A colorful skyline and was presented to the Senior class a huge top-hat was visible by all by the Juniors on May 9, 1964. who were present. Opposite the The guests Were put into a New head table was a balcony which York atmosphere upon entering the overlooked the Statue of Liberty. JU IOR PRE E T CCTOP HAT RE DEZVQU H A M,-snr 6 aww L- sw-.wif 1 7, I 45 fl mfl- , kr' Makin 1 the entrance way are Mr. '31 Janice Grunder Steps back to B r hgrdt and Ken'Treimer look at the Work done While Con- O C ' nie House cuts tape to be used. ln the back is the balcony. 68 The coaches of the various sports are pictured here with guest speaker, Mr. Ernie Kivisto. From LEFT: Mr. Larry Butler, Mr. Richard Kluver, Mr. Kivisto, Mr. Norman Mitts, and Mr. Donald Brown. On March 31 the Athletic Banquet was held honoring all students participating in 'varsity sports. This is an annual ban- quet sponsored jointly by the Durant Chamber of Commerce and the Durant Business and Professional Women. This year's guest speaker was Mr. Ernie Kivisto. Those receiving scholastic trophies for having top grades while participating in sports were: Ted Goecke, trackg Pat Lamme,rs, softballg Ron Muller, baseballg Donna Rekemeyer, girls' basketballg Har- land Garvin, boys' basketballg and Mike Davis, football. ATHLETE HO ORED ABOVE: Mr. Brown presents Harland Garvin with the basketball trophy. BELOW Ron Muller receives the baseball trophy from Mr. Brown. 69 I U M x ' MSTURV 5 Y-ZIEL C UN Y tl ABOVE: Joyce Anderson receives the Vocal Music award. BELOW: Mr. Ken Putney gives Harland Garvin the Social Science award. Mrs. Betty Grundberg presents Janice Paustian and Rose Mary Zimmermann with Quill and Scroll pins for their Work on the BIZ staff. DURANT TUDE T AT AWARD I Award night is an annual event which ends the school year by presenting students with pins, letters, and scholarships for achievements made throughout the year . Departmental Awards English . . . Speech . Science . . Vocal Music .... Instrumental Music Mathematics .... Commercial .... Industrial Arts . Driver Training . Social Science . . Home Economics . Mathematics .. 70 . Clyde Stoltenberg . Sarah Jane Zimmerman . Vernon McAllister and Clyde Stoltenberg . Joyce Anderson . . Clyde Stoltenberg . . . Ron Muller . Karon Bush . Vernon Voelkers . Leroy Bloom . Harland Garvin . Nadine Wichelmann . Ron Muller H Senior Vernon Voelkers is shown being presented with the Industrial Arts award for outstanding achievement in industrial arts. RECEIVE HO UR Am- IGHT ciation award was presented to Karon Bush by Mr. Paul Proctor. ABOVE: Janice Paustian, Tarn Moorhead, and Geraldine Anderson receive four-year scholastic pins from Mr. Rex Deputy. Left: Mrs. LeRoy Frick, president of the Durant Business and Professiolnal Women, presents Connie Gruemrner with the annual BPW scholarship award. f 'W Karon and Betty Bush and Elaine Meinert Walk into the gymnasium for the last time as Durant High seniors. Seniors get ready for the most important night of their high school career. Rev. Richard Anderson presents AS AEK STAGE, THESE OF WORK Betty Holst with the Robert Kolm- erer Memorial Scholarship. l ,f ln one quick movement the class changes from the class of 1964 to each individual going his separate Way. The graduates listen carefully to speaker Dr. Arthur L. Fritschel. Forty-seven members of the senior class proudly donned caps and gowns for their final climax of four years at DHS. Janice Paustian, valedictoriang Ron Muller and Geraldine Anderson, co-salutatorians, gave meaningful ad- dresses to all present at the commence ment exercises held on Tuesday, May 26, 1964. ACRQSS THE GOLDE YEAR ELL D0 E The joy of being at last out of high school, the tears because there will never be high school to shelter you, and the anticipation of what the future holds are in the minds of all graduates. 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