Durant High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Durant, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1965 volume:

THE I965 DURANT HIGH SCHOOL DURANT, IOWA WILDCAT . 3 TABLE ADMINISTRATION SENIORS ....., UNDERCLASSMEN STUDENT LIFE . . l ii 'Qfiibr L,...... Editor-in-Chief . . . . . Linda Voelkers Business Manager . . . . Mary Trede Copy Editor . . . . . Joyce Anderson Photographer . . . . Vernon McAllister Advisor. . . . . Mrs. Florence Supple This Is the Year I964-65 in Review V 7 School Began on a Busy Note Freshmen entering new horizons of hope and promise, sophomores certain in the knowledge of a year behind them, juniors wondering of their future encounters, sen- iors dreaming of the future while treasuring their last year--these are students making up the year at Durant. Moods play a very important part in the school life of an individual. This year was no different. Although school is only nine months long, activities run all year. In the summer there is baseball and softball. Even before school begins, the football boys are practicing for the big games in the fall. On Monday, August 31, school be- gins for another term. New courses, speech, psychology, economics, and sociology, are added. A spark can be seen on the juniors' faces on September 3 when they receive their class rings. However, the mood changes to gloom on the ninth and tenth as the ITED tests are given. Eighteen students attend the FTA Convention on September 14 at which time Joyce Riessen is voted vice -president of the district. Perhaps one of the most memorable days of the school year is the twenty-fifth --Homecoming. Connie House is crowned queen with Janice Grunder as first runner-up, Janice Otto as second runner-up, and Carol Semsch and Lynne Wilson as the other two candidates. The football game ends in a O-O tie with Solon. A A ,lx 1 Autumn weather finally arrives in Durant in October. On October 6 the seniors leave DHS to go to Davenport to pose for their senior pictures. The Durant Marching Band with Donna Rekemeyer as their queen attends the Muscatine Band Festival on October 10. Donna is crowned as co-queen. Following the football game with West Branch on October 16, the Pep Club sponsors a Mr. Wildcat Dance. All football boys are honored as the can- didates for Mr. Wildcat with Mike Davis being crowned as Mr. Wildcat of 1964. The next day the band marches in a parade to honor American Legion Commander Don Johnson at West Branch. On October 24 the Student Council sponsors a I-Iayrack Ride to Wildcats Den. 5 Fall Created a 1964 was election year, with November 3 being the big day. To coincide with the national elections, the Biz holds a mock election. Presi- dent Johnson wins in a huge landslide. On the seventh fourteen members of the Forensic league attends the Iowa High School Speech Colloquy at Iowa City. Two students, Patsy Best and Judy Toft, compete in the championship round. The annual Open House is held on November 10. Play scenes by the speech class are given. The junior class play creates quite a stir on November 13. Basketball season opens as the Wildkittens beat West Liberty. A new sport, wrestling, begins on November 14. Feeling of Closeness The second annual Durant Invitational Speech Contest is held on December 2. Seven schools participate in this event. The first assembly of the year is given by Lou Carta entitled Hunters with Wings. Announcements are ordered by the seniors on December 8. On December 15 the FHA goes to the Wilton Nursing Home to carol for the people. The senior high Christmas program, held on December 22, shows the talent of the band and the chorus. A play, The Christmas Carol is given by the chorus. On December 23 classes are let out for the Christmas vacation. Happy vacation days are over as the students once again strol down the halls of DHS on January 4. The end of the first semester comes on January 15. For thirty students it is great joy as they make the honor roll. Bundle days, held from January 25 to 29, becomes a great success at it nets over 2000 pounds. The one act plays, Ile and Save Me a Place at Forest Lawn, and the play reading Antigone are held on January 26. Save Me a Place at Forest Lawn was chosen to go to District Speech Contest. Q' X5 7 From Basketball to Speech- December passed on into January with the tra- ditional Christmas programs and caroling. Happy vacation days were over as the students once again stroll the halls of DHS on January 4. The end of the first semester comes on January 15. Bundle days net over 2000 pounds. The one act plays and play reading are given with Save Me a Place At Forest Lawn being chosen to go to District Speech Con- test. The sophomores order their class rings on February 4. February 8 became a happy night for the Wildkittens as they again beat West Liberty making DHS girls the twentieth ranked team in the state. Tom Hagge is crowned King at the FHS King of Hearts Dance. Twelve students are awarded the la honor of attending the State Speech Contest after advancing from the Districts. In the final ranking of the Girls State Basketball Teams Durant moves up to Number 16. The Kittens make big news at Durant as they win sectional consolation and district con- solation trophies. All Were Parts of DHS Senioritis becomes a contagious disease in March. The big event of March is the student council-sponsored Goodguy's-Badguy's basket- ball game. Joyce Riessen makes history by be- coming Durant's first basketball girl to be - placed on the Iowa Daily Press Association bas- ketball second team. On March 20 speech stu- dents go to Grinnell to the State Speech Con- test. The seniors earn money for their class trip on March 30 with a chili supper in conjunction with the science fair which Joyce and Carl An- derson place first all-over winners. LL.,A.,., The months of April and May are full of fun, laughter, studies, and tears. April starts with the Annual Spring Concert given by the Durant Bands The freshmen have a Sadie Hawkins dance to go with the student council sponsored Sadie Hawkins Day. Renae Best and Brian Dittmer are crowned Queen and King. The seniors will be remembered for their class play Our Town. Student Council elections and cheerleader and mascot tryouts Year Ends Happil , Tearfull are the first events in May. The track boys are going strong. Tom Hagge has already won second place in the State Indoor Track Meet in the high hurdles. But fate is against the Wildcats on May 4 when the Wildcat Relays are cancelled. The seniors' last day is filled with food and tears. On Saturday morning, May 22 the seniors leave for Chicago and return Sunday morning. Baccalaureate is Simday evening with graduation Tues- day evening. With the boys in blue and the girls in white, the seniors make their final appearance as members of the student body. On Friday, May 28, the final event of the year takes place, award night. The school year is over. I0 ,S ll' ld Knowledge is endless , r ar miles of tests, ' ,L X B themes, and study Y Q bb a May seventh period, - 5 hallsg lectures in Fi I ,Q combined with the muted strains of a comet playerg It is insect collections and bubling test tubesg Equations and theoriesg Students gently prodded by teachers already along this ageless, well-worn path . . ACADEMICS Les . ,f seaggiggzggvfieilw--f,', f 45312:-f'!1'.ssi:e: 1-Yi . K1''JXSAWTEK15k217Q75.'7.:ifL f ' g,.Msmw it - MR. REX R. DEPUTY MR. CLARK A. STEVENS Many additions were made this year by the school teacher, getting welding equipment, adding wrestling, board. Among them were hiring a full time speech and adding permanent folding bleachers. The members of the Durant School Board are from left: Allen Lilienthal, Alvin Broders, Roland Paulsen, Bill Paulsen, Mr. Rex Deputy, Lorin Fox, and Irving Deihl. I2 ,1......1-, ,Y FIRST ROW: Bill West, Ted Goecke, Judy Collier, Judy Kroening, and Mr. Clark Stevens. SECOND ROW: Patsy Best, Herb Wilson, Jim Schalpkohl, Leslie Thede, Dick Stoltenberg, Vernon McAllister, Clyde Stoltenberg, Dick Sessler, and Lynne Wilson. THIRD ROW: Sara Lilienthal, Janice Grunder, Carl Anderson, Tom Hagge, Leroy Bloom, Dick Reimers, Ron Deihl, Ken Reimers, and Barb Paulsen. 0 l Student Council Govern DH Left: The President and Vice -President of student council this year were Ted Goecke and Bill West. Below: One of the most successful activities of student council was the KSTT Goodguys basketball game. The Durant faculty was the opponent. An- other project was the bundle days. I3 Mary Hudspeth, Judy MacDonald Alice Scott, Karen Sharp Four years of English are inevitable for every Durant High student. Throughout his years here each student gains an accumulation of skills and knowledge having to do with English--grammatically and literarily. Freshmen and sophomores are drilled in the mechanics of English and are introduced to literature and its phases. Juniors are given a complete year of American litera- ture from colonial days to the present. In addition, they are required to prepare term paper. Seniors are given a choice of English programs, college prep or practical. Under Miss Scott the college prep stu- dents prepare term papers, practice various writing skills, study English literature, and take frequent spelling tests. The practical English students are given the opportunity to learn about various aspects of worldwide literature--poetry, short stories, and advertising begin a few. Speech was a new subject this year. The sophomores were required to take it as a first year course, while others were put into the advanced speech course. Among the ac- tivities were directing play scenes, interpretive reading, writing speeches, and studying radio and T-V. I4 Durant Facult ABOVE: The advanced speech class di- rected play scenes at the beginning of the year. Ken Reimers and Pat Lam- mers act out The Music Man directed by Lynne Wilson. BELOW: Mrs. Hud- speth tells the senior English class certain directions. Gffered Understanding There are four mathematics courses offered at DHS. These courses are Algebra I and general math, geometry, Algebra II, and advanced math. Algebra I or general math, which are taken in the freshman year, are the only required math courses. Geometry is taken to develop each student's ability to reason. Algebra I1 is much more detailed than Alge- bra I. Advanced math is for students who plan more advanced fields of math in college. Four science courses were .also available this year, biology, physical science, chemistry, and physics. Biology is taken in the freshman grade and deals with the living world. Physical science covers a broad di- vision of sciences and is taken as a second year science course. Chemistry and physics are taken by those who want a better background of science. ABOVE: C1Yd9 Sfolfenbofg and Three new courses were offered this year, econom- Miss Scott are busY Processing ics, sociology, and psychology. These courses deal books for the 1ibfafY- BELOW: with social, economic, and behavior questions of our MI- Sohnittlof uses his machine world. Gther history courses were world history and to give 3 math fest- American history. PFWDVNX ,,,,,,Y,,,,,gs,,,,. ,, y N ,.,, .m?gl.,-N.-.nas-:sauna Donald Brown fp : far-'l a Q X gy . '.Ai c 9 Patricia Jacobs Norman Mitts Volleyball is one of the favorite games of the girls' physical education program. At right shows a game in progress. A new sport, archery, was started for the girls in the fall. It proved to be quite fascinat- ing. Tom Kilburg Larry Butler I6 Teachers Stress 6 w v In physical education students usually start the year out by swinging a softball bat in that well- known game of softball, and usually end up the year by swinging a golf club in that great game of golf. In between these students learn and play such sports as flag football, speedball, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, tennis, and recreational games such as ping-pong and shuffleboard. There is even time to take part in physical fit- ness, which are sometimes dreaded, but is well known that they are good for the body. Hard work is a known factor in P.E. but there is fun, too, be- cause it is a nice break from the everyday routine of classes and those boring lectures. Skills, Talents Typing I, and general business. if Spanish is a two year course which deals with that language and how to CLUV write and speak it. Commercial courses, industrial arts, and home economics are provided for students interested in obtaining a job in a specific field. Business courses are electives which include Typing I and II, secretarial training, bookkeeping, business arithmetic, and shorthand. Home Economics II and III are provided for high school girls. Housing, sewing, foods, and family relations are covered. Industrial arts covers many areas. Freshmen are taught mechanical drawing. The sophomores learn to use hand tools and machines in the shop. Juniors are taught metal working and welding and seniors have advanced welding and cabinet making. Mrs. Supple, standing, helps repair a broken typewriter in Typing II class. She also teaches business arithmetic, bookkeeping, shorthand, and secretarial training. l7 Mrs. Brown, standing, teaches Spanish, Claudine Brown Florence Supple Wvms .W W- A Yi l Y 2'55'Qm-:T , W .. , W W fas- axrl :'-1: .... f ...... F . ,,.. . -P ,fy ,- 32 7V . Q3,llf- ' L9 Q, fa, , . if is S' sie dk . as R- 'fm li! 2 fr F' as Q M fs if ini -ii is is K ,, ifiggixgp 'SSS ww . . ,, isis, , r is ,sd .4 , wil, Ffa' ' ,G 1 , . if W if s 1 W Eiiggfggmnj, wp . Q A . .. mf , Q A H' we Rebecca Timberlake 55, l , .ew .hal , Richard Sundich ' FII fjlifin . L A-s'iJ f-.ffiflif '-aigiifzl - f .gs has , l -if' ' -5 .45- .7,11.4'V' ' . , ,V if gi has r Y ' i as fe F' l 5 it 3 S 2 t , H is 2 5' , if i W 3 , gn ilu fs . Teachers Guide Students Robert Dreher Music and guidance are two luxuries that are given at Durant High. Both band and chorus are given a period every other day for practicing as a group plus music lessons are given for those stu- dents to ftuther their education of music. These two courses are taught by Mr. Dreher and Mrs. Land- rum. Mr. Borchardt was the guidance counselor this past year. Among his varied activities was to help the students decide their future plans upon graduation from high school. Mr. Borchardt also taught American Government and a new course, Psychology. Armond Borchardt 1 K A new faculty member was added this year, that N of study hall supervisor. This position was taken by Mrs. Paul. , p as , ': . , , I .sf H if ff: . A -- ..' . ' -aff H fm A .Q --V . V 9 My A : K if - - :lf lk.: -A, 5,3 , as p .ttl a , at a s n f to at Pamela Landrum Betty paul Study halls means something different to U - each student. Some sleep, some day dream, some talk tif they can get away with itj, some write notes, and if there is nothing else to do, some may even study. Shown on the left is a session in vocal music. Notice the varied expressions of the faces. pi- A secretary's life is never dull can be best il- lustrated by the two school secretaries, Mrs. Lora Long fleftj and Mrs. Curtis Frick Qrighty, high school and superintendent secretaries. Secretaries, Cooks, and Custodians Serve the School 1 x 9 . Q si . 73 5 'Q The cooks and custodians of Durant School are S if Q 4 perhaps some of the busiest people in school. f The custodians Elmer Kroening, Harlan Schult, W mowing lawn to painting the school doors. The cooks QSTANDINGQ Mrs. Arthur Siems and Mrs. Liz Hain and QSITTINGQ Mrs. Gertrude Kook and Mrs. Florence Johnson prepare approximately and Don Schell can be seen doing anything from X 500 meals a day. ri L fi I9 ff Students Applied Skills Office girls and librarians are composed of a group of hard work- ing students. Each period one girl can be seen in the high school office and one in the elementary office working diligently. Both boys and girls apply their knowledge in working as librarians checking out books, filing and finding magazines, and helping other students find the books they want. Our dutiful librarians are: FIRST ROW: Jim Dudgeon, Dick Reimers, Shirley Daufeldt, Marilyn Holst, Karen Kroeger, Carmella Frisch, and Mike Davis. SEC- OND ROW: Diane Kuelper, Sue Schlap- kohl, Mary Trede, Lynne Wilson, Joyce Riessen, Ted Goecke, Dick Sessler, Clyde Stoltenberg, Vernon McAllister, Allan Garred, Dick Stoltenberg, and Miss Alice Scott. FIRST ROW: Peggy Garred, Mrs. Lora Long, and Marilyn King. SECOND ROW: Judy Bush, Karen Kroeger, Lynn Christensen, De- anna Stecher, and Mary Trede. These seven girls work in the high school office. FIRST ROW: Sharon Schwarz, Mr. Ken Overton, and Janice Grunder. SECOND ROW: Kathy Crumly, Karen Molden- schardt, Judy Friederichs, Sharon Finck, and Carmella Frisch. These seven girls work a period a day at the office in the elementary school. - ,.... ,i,, . Years filled with teacher and class, echoing the hours of tedious study, They are the parties, the pizzas, and the gab fests Tests for future years, future friends, and future memories, They are intangible, un- forgettable, and Durant . . . L. R. E GRS One of the courses all seniors must take is government. Mr . Borchardt is the instructor . JOYCE ANDERSON RAY BLAKE CAROLYN BULLARD AUGUST CAES JUDY COLLIER LOUISE DAVIS Seniors Joyce Anderson--Student Council, Librarian, Class Officer, FTA, Band, Majorette, Cho- rus, Chordettes, Wildcat Staff, Science Club, Forensic Club, Debate, National Honor Society. Ray Blake--FTA, Band, Chorus, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track. Carolyn Bullard--Transferred from L-M, FTA, FHA . August Caes-- Biz Staff. Judy Collier--Student Council, Librarian, Chorus, Biz Staff, Forensic Club, National Honor Society. Louise Davis--Librarian, D-Club, FTA, FHA, Pep Club, Basketball, Softball. MIKE DAVIS DARLA F RANZEN 22 Prepare to Lead Central, Librarian, D-Club, FTA, Football, Basketball, Baseball. Darla Franzen--Band, Chorus, Wildcat Staff, FHA. Allan Garred--Transferred from Latimer, Librarian, Chorus, Wildcat Staff, Foren- sic Club. Ted Goecke--Student Council, Librarian, Class Officer, D-Club, FTA, Pep Club, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Tom Goecke--Class Officer, D-Club, Wild- cat Staff, Pep Club, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track. Janice Grunder--Student Council, Office Girl, Cheerleader, FTA, Band, Chorus, Chordet- tes, FHA, Forensic Club Pep. Thomas Hagge--Student Council, D-Club, Pep Club, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track. Marlene Holst--FHA, Pep Club. Connie Sue House--Office Girl, Cheerleader, D-Club, FTA, Wildcat Staff, FHA, Pep Club, Forensic Club. Judith Ann Kroening--Student Council, Li- brarian, Mascot, D-Club, Majorette, Wild- cat Staff, Biz Staff, Science Club, Forensic Club, National Honor Society, Pep Club, Basketball. ALLAN GARRED TED GOECKE TOM GOECKE JANICE GRUNDER TOM HAGGE MARLENE HoLsT CONNIE HOUSE JUDY KROENING Miss Scott's college prep Eng- lish class is well-known for its complaints about too much to do Senior class officers were Vernon McAllister, president, Tom Goecke, vice -president, Dick Sessler, secretary, and Dick Stoltenberg, treasurer. DIANE KUE LPER PAT LAMMERS LE ON MAKOBEN VERNON MCALLISTER LIN ETTE MOLDENSCHARDT ALLEN OTTO JANICE OTTO JERRY PLOEN Diane Kuelper--Librarian, FTA, Wildcat Staff, FHA, Pep Club. Pat Larnrners--Student Council, D-Club, Chorus, Biz Staff, Forensic Club, Debate, National Honor Society, Pep Club, Softball. Vernon McAllister --Student Council, Libra- rian, Class Officer, Chorus, Wildcat Staff, Biz Staff, Science Club, Forensic 24 Seniors Sold Club, Debate, National Honor Society. Linette Moldenschardt--D-Club, FTA, Wild- cat Staff, FHA, Pep Club, Basketball, Soft- ball, Basketball Manager . Janice Otto--D-Club, FTA, Band, Majorette, Wildcat Staff, Science Club, Pep Club, Basketball. jerry Ploen - -Basketball, T rack , Cand Bars Q! W Duranlbnmmiy fnomu scum john Proctor --Transferred from Keokuk, Forensic Club, Football, Basketball. Sharon Lee Rehmke--Chorus, Wildcat Staff, FHA, Forensic Club, Pep Club, Ken Reimers--Student Council, Class Officer, D-Club, FTA, Wildcat Staff, Pep Club, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track. Donna Rekemeyer --Student Council, Librarian, D-Club, FTA, Band, Drum Majorette, Cho- Richard Stoltenberg looks at the football schedule as he thinks that would be the last year the class of '65 would compete in football, JOHN PROCTOR SHARON REHMKE KEN REIMERS DONNA REKEMEYER REED SCHLAPKOHL DAN SCHUMAKER SHARON SCHWARZ CAROL SEMSCH rus, Biz Staff, Forensic Club, Debate, National Honor Society, Pep Club, Basketball, Basketball Manager . Reed Schlapkohl--Band, Science Club, Track, Wrestling. Sharon Schwarz--Office Girl, FTA, FHA, Pep Club . Carol Lynn Semsch--FTA, Majorette, Wild- cat Staff, FHA, Pep Club, Basketball. 25 E E Q Richard Sessler--Student Council, Librarian, Class Officer, Band, Wildcat Staff, Biz Staff, Science Club, Forensic Club, National Honor Society. Deanna Stecher--Office Girl, FTA, Wildcat Staff, Biz Staff, FHA, Pep Club. Clyde Stoltenberg--Student Council, Librarian, Band, Chorus, Chordettes, Science Club, Forensic Club, Debate, National Honor So- ciety, Kenneth L. Stoltenberg--Band, Biz Staff, Richard Stoltenberg--Student Council, Li- brarian, Class Officer, Band, Chorus, Biz Staff, Forensic Club, Track. Judith Ann Thoene--Chorus, Science Club, Forensic Club, Basketball. Mary Trede--Office Girl, Librarian, FTA, Wildcat Staff, FHA, Pep Club. Jerry Tyler --Transferred from Davenport Central, D-Club, Football, Track. Seniors All the RICHARD SESS LER DEANNA STE CHER CLYDE STOLTENBERG KENNETH STOLTENBERG RICHARD STOLTENBERG JUDITH THOENE MARY TREDE KENNETH TREIMER Louise Davis fleftj and Janice Otto hold the district consolation trophy, These two girls, both four -year letter winners, were the co -captains of the squad, 26 Remember Little Things LINDA VOE LKERS SHIRLEY WI-IITMER LYNNE MARIE WILSON GLORIA WIRTH DENNIS WORKMAN SARAH JANE ZIMMERMANN Dick Sessler QSITTINGJ listens to the tenor part in the chorus of the Senior Class Play. From left: Ken Stoltenberg, Ken Reimers, Dennis Workman, and Ted Goecke , MARION TURKLE JERRY TYLER l P Linda Voelkers--Librarian, FTA, Band, Majorette, Chorus, Chordettes, Wildcat Staff, Biz Staff, FHA, Forensic Club, De bate, National Honor Society, Pep Club, Basketball, Shirley Whitmer--D-Club, FTA, FHA, Pep Club, Basketball, Softball Manager. Lynne Marie Wilson--Student Council, Li- brarian, Class Officer, Cheerleader, D- Club, Wildcat Staff, Biz Staff, Science Club, Forensic Club, National Honor So- ciety, Pep Club, Softball, Gloria Wirth--Librarian, D-Club, FTA, Science Club, Forensic Club, Pep Basketball, Softball. Workman--D-Club, Wildcat Staff, Science Club, Forensic Club, Pep Club, Football, Basketball. Baseball, Track. Wrestling. Sarah jane Zimmermann--FTA, Band, Cho- rus, Biz Staff, Science Club, Forensic Club, Debate . Band, Club. Dennis 27 Senior Class Trip and To some, going to the top of the Prudential building was the highlight. The above picture shows what it looks like from way up there. This year the seniors went to Chicago by bus for their class trip. They left at approximately 3:30 a.m. 4 if if at 'wary YY 'HUM Eating was the highlight for others. Four seniors, The tables were tumed here for the annual photog- DiCk 36551915 Ted G0eCkey Ken Smltenbefgi and rapher Vernon McAllister. Instead of shooting Jerry Tyler, are enjoying their meal at Maxims. other people, he was shot. 28 Commencement End Seniors' Year One of the saddest nights and one of the happiest nights of a senior's life is the night of graduation. On their special night the song Pomp and Circumstance is the most serious song they may ever hear. A new first for Durant was the senior's selection OI robes. The boys wore blue and the girls wore white. Their flower was the red rose. He Who Binds the Soul to Knowledge, Steals the Key of Heaven was the class motto. Shown below is Clyde Stolten berg and Rev. Richard Ander- son. Clyde received the Kol- merer memorial scholarship. Left: In one quick movement the once senior class of Du- rant High School becomes alumni. Senior Play Our Town Was Huge Success The Senior Class Play Our Town was di- rected by Miss Alice Scott. Over three fourths of the class had parts in the play. The lead parts were played by Tom Goecke, Joyce An- derson, Dick Stoltenberg, Judy Kroening, Lynne Wilson, Allan Garred, and Clyde Stoltenberg. Right: The members of the cast worked hard at their parts but there were times of leisure. 1 Left: Dick Sessler starred in one of the humorous roles of the play, the town drunk. Here he is shown directing the chorus in a song. They are FIRST ROW: Janice Grunder, Donna Rekemeyer fnot showny, and Pat Lammers. SECOND ROW: Linda Voelkers, Ted Goecke, and Allan Garred. Another comedian in the play was the part of Howie Newsome played by Dan Schumaker. U DERCLASSM N Students filling the halls of DHS . . . They are the Juniors, visualizing the promg The Sophomores, waiting for the time when they will be upperclassmeng And the Freshmen, eager, anxious, wandering lost in the newness of high school. They are the thoughts and memories of Durant. lr FIRST ROW: Mr. Carl Schnittjer, Phillip Young, Leslie Thede, Patsy Best, Ardyth Koeppe, and Miss Rebbecca Timberlake. SECOND ROW: Leroy Bloom, Marilyn King, Linda Steffen, Connie Knutsen, Carmella Frisch, Pat Kummerfeldt, Sue Schlapkohl, Judy Toft, Joyce Riessen, Sara Lilienthal, and Leroy Mortensen. THIRD ROW: Charles Paustian, John Waack, Shirley Wells, Carol Koppenhaver, Karen Moldenschardt, Diane Ehrecke, Linda Langbehn, Karen Kroeger, Ken Ostofi, Bill West, Lynn Paustian, and Gene Wichelmann. FOURTH ROW: Robert Fischer, Gary Schnoor, Jim Mumm, Stan Christopherson, Ron Hopphan, Keith Dusenberry, Tom Semsch, Ken Caes, Steve Wulf, Wayne Siebke, Jack West. Brian Dittmer, Dick Voelkers, and Russell Varney. Last fall the junior class, whose supervisors were Miss Rebecca Timberlake and Mr. Carl Schnittjer, held a magazine sale, of which the proceeds went toward the annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom Captains of the teams for this sale were Patsy Best and Joyce Riessen. At Homecoming the junior clss placed second in the judging of floats from various classes and organizations. The juniors were also in charge of the Homecoming dance, which had the theme of Misty Moonlight. Juniors Presented fLeftj Patsy Best won the Junior class magazine sale this year which meant that Joyce Riessen's team had to treat Patsy's team to hamburgers. ld . 'ww swag I msn: Junior class officers are Les Thede, president, Patsy Best, secretary, Philip Young, Junior class officers are Les Thede, presidentg Patsy Best, vice- president, Philip Young, secre- tary, and Ardyth Koeppe, treasurer. Committees are headed by Karen Kroeger, Patsy Best, Linda Langbehn, Les Thede, Wayne Seibke, and Brian Dittmer. Mr. Carl Schnittjer is one of the junior class sponsors. Q! 99 Dear Ruth The junior class ordered class rings in their sophomore year. From then until September they anxiously awaited the arrival. The Junior Class Play, Dear Ruth, was presented on November 18. The director was Miss Alice Scott. Dear Ruth is a comedy farce. The plot is developed when Ruth's sister, who has been writing to a service- man and used Ruth's picture, finds out this man is coming to marry Ruth, who is already engaged. Cast members were Patsy Best, Diane Ehrecke, Gene Wichelmann, Joyce Riessen, Judy Toft, Carol Koppen- haver, Stan Christopherson, Les Thede, Jack West, and Leroy Mortensen. 33 FIRST ROW: Mrs. Karen Sharp, Renae Best, Karen Schuett, Dick Reimers, Mary McAllister, and Mr. Richard Sharp. SECOND ROW: Karen Kahler, Barb Paulsen, Linda Collier, Janet Kurnmerfeldt, Janice Blowers, Alan McCoy, Steve Smith, Bob Blowers, Martin Fischer, Mike Hubbard, and Nancy First. THIRD ROW: Lanette Lane, Betty Bullard, Betty Callison, Hollie Sinkler, Shirley Fischer, Lynn Christensen, Nancy Sohsen, Bob Bierkamp, Henry Ploen, Connie Baugh, Cathy Daufeldt, Rita Schalpkohl, and Vicky Gruemmer. FOURTH ROW: Darlene Stecher, Judy Friederichs, Pat Young, Pat First, Debbie Willroth, Judy Whitmer, Randy Huesrnann, Bruce Theone, Brian Muller, Wayne Olderog, Dean Stecher, Stanley Van De Walle, and Bob Cook. FIFTH ROW: Shirley Horst- man, Marcia Paustian, Cathy Hagge, Tom Christiansen, Curtis Holst, Gary Robertson, LaMoine Boisen, Bryan Meincke, Jeff Thoma, Philip Waack, Tom Hansen, Mike Fitzer, Carl Anderson, and Lee Tank. Goodguy Dance Was The choosing of class rings was a big step of the sophomores in becoming upperclassmen. Shown here looking at rings are from left: Lee Tank, Darlene Stecher, Brian Muller, and Linda Collier. 34 f Class officers are from left: Dick Reimers, presi- dentg Mary McAllister, vice-presidentg Karen Schuett, secretaryg and Renae Best, treasurer. The sophomores were kept busy this year by studies and extra-curricular activities. One of the main hits of the year was the KSTT Goodguys dance. Lou Guten- berger hom KSTT of Davenport was the emcee. Everyone who attended was given a number. Each per- son had a match-mate and during the course of the evening was given the chance to dance with the mate. In February the class chose class rings. Highli ht of Sophomore Year Match-mates Mike Davis and Joyce Riessen are shown choosing records at the KSTT Good- guys dance. In the background is Lou Guten- berger. 35 Freshmen Start New Life FIRST ROW: Mr. Larry Butler, Pat Forbes, Shirley Daufeldt, Robert Young, Ron Deihl, and Mrs. Judy MacDonald SECOND ROW: Kathy Miller, Karen Schlapkohl, Sharon Schlapkohl, Ludalle Weih, Nancy Kappeler, Greg Cana- day, Gary Meyer, Randy McCoy, John Finck, and John Mumm. THIRD ROW: Randa Chase, Peggy Garred, Sharon Finck, Judy Bush, Vickie Kraklio, Ellen Ploen, Jim Furne, Dave Wirth, Jim Schlapkohl, Jerry Mays, Herb Wilson, and Grant Jones. FOURTH ROW: Vicky Noll, Sue Baugh, Marjorie King, Rita Johannsen, Sandy Meyer, Linda Eberspacher, Steve Jacobs, Bud Stine, Steve Ploen, Jim Dudgeon, Dick Wulf, Steve Johannsen, and Kerwin Arp. FIFTH ROW: Sue Deney, Shirley Blake, Llyn Hein, Marilyn Holst, Steve Smith, Jim Bockwoldt, Gary Fellner, Ricky Seibel, Richard Furne, Jay Semsch, Reed Muhs, and Steve Stoltenberg. The Class of '68 has completed its first step in reaching their goal--graduation. The officers, fFrom Leftj: Ron Deihl, president, Robert Young, vice-president, Shirley Daufeldt, secretary, and Pat Forbes, treasurer, have helped lead their class through the beginning year. The class, with the assistance of their sponsors Mr. Butler and Mrs. MacDonald, held a Sadie Hawkins dance, which proved to be very successful. Moods are the moments our memories are made of: Halls, silently awaiting the deluge of 3:38 freedom finders, The tingling thrill of the final performance, and the tears of joy brought by longed- for victories, The acridness of gym lockers, stuffed with aging sneakers and baggy, unmatched socks, Lazy spring afternoons drifting through the wandering thoughts of a senior, Tense seconds of a game, charged with the actions of high-pepped cheerleaders, Fire drills on a crisp mornings, and a quick slide on icy walks, Frantic studying at 8:25, and tests, tests, tests, The flow of thoughts from a buzzing study hall, blending with the rustle of paper and P9-895 The welcome presence of comfort and praise, and the warmth of fun and friendship, The muted cry of a solitary cometist, fingering the lonely melody of a Spanish serenade. L.R. TLIDE T LIFE 1 37 FROM LEFT: Karen Moldenschardt, Nancy Sohsen, Janet Kummerfeldt, and Ludelle Weih. heerleaders Add Color, Several new aspects aided in Durant I-Iigh's cheerlead- ing program during the '64-'65 school year. In July the varsity girls attended a summer workshop in Wisconsin. They viewed a cheerleading style show whcih prompted them to buying royal blue skirts with gold inverted pleats, which were worn during the basket- ball season. The girls also became members of USCA, a cheerleading association. In the fall the varsity cheer- leaders and Willie attended ISU for a cheering clinic. The junior varsity cheerleaders also wore new skirts-- royal blue with large box pleats. The squad added im- proved spirit to the JV contests and were great help to the varsity squad, especially during the tournaments. 38 DHS cheerleaders help create and build good school spirit. The DHS pledge of allegiance: Our teams are F-I-N-E fine, right down the L-I-N-E linei and we'll B-A-C-K back them all the T-I-M-E time . . . The cheerleaders are ffrom frontj: Lynne Wilson, Pat Kummerfeldt, Re- nae Best, and Willie Judy Kroening. VM , 4 Q W1 2, rlff' M 1 4, 9 . ga x 14 A 4 'Q K Y ZF 1 3 ' J' f,f Q X 4 ,Z ig Q K m - .. V ,I I jj , JJ 3 .W X, 'Amvx Q ,Qs 'S ..,... ....... gh , ,fm QQ, 9 if W-J Beautiful fall weather threw cold chills in the football uniforms of the 1964- 65 Wildcats. The Wildcats, coached by Richard Kluver and assisted by Larry Butler, won the first game of the season 3340 over Preston. Following their first encounter, the Wildcats were plagued by injuries that hampered them the rest of the season. The 1964 Wildcats, finishing the season 1-6-1, brought in all the reserve strength they had for the last game of the season against arch rival Wilton Jct. The underdog Wildcats, led by senior co-captains Ken Reimers and Ted Goecke, put up a furious battle only to fall short of victory and allow Wilton to slip by, 18 - 12. At the close of the season defensive captain Ted Goecke was elected most valuable player by his teammates in a close balloting count. Ted was also chosen to the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Iirst team offensive unit. Tom Goecke, Keith Dusenberry, Ken Reimers, and Bryan Meincke received honorable mention in the balloting by the coaches of the conference. Dedication toward the football team and the game itself goes far be- yond the team and coaches. There are the officials, not to mention the lonely men with the yardage markers. Wildcats End Co-captains Ted Goecke fleftj and Ken Reimers Qrightj were chosen by the football squad for their dedication to the football team. EZl.l!I!13,il.l:Y Ted Goecke, carrying the ball, gets help from blocking teammates. 40 ,rr .45 FIRST ROW: Gary Schnoor, Wayne Seibke, Dennis Workman, Tom Hagge, Ken Reimers, Ted Goecke, Tom Goecke, Mike Davis, Tom Semsch, and Keith Dusenberry. SECOND ROW: Mr. Richard Kluver, Lee Tank, Bruce Thoene, Brian Muller, Bob Cook, LaMoine Boisen, Ron Hopphan, Jeff Thoma, Bryan Meineke, and Mr. Larry Butler. THIRD ROW: Charles Paustian, Kerwin Arp, Jay Semsch, Jim Furne, Herb Wilson, Ron Deihl, Bud Stine, Dave Wirth, Dick Furne, Steve Smith, Mike Fitzer, Tom Hansen, and Gary Meyer. SCORES S S O n I OPPONENT WE THEY Preston... ..33......O Mt.Vernon.. 0 . .. 12 Solon .... ...O .. . 0 Mid-Prairie . . . . 13 . . . . . 34 West Liberty. . . . . . 0 . . . . 38 WestBranch... ..7 U-High ..... ..34 Wilton Jct. . . . . .12 . . . . 18 TOP. Warm-up sessions help get the boys in shape for a usual great game. RIGHT. Mr. Kluver uses his voice strength to build morale for the team. 41 mums Girls Win Eastern Iowa KNEELING: Linette Moldenschardt and Donna Rekemeyer. STANDING: Joyce Riessen, Shirley Fischer, Ardyth Koeppe, Sara Lilienthal, Louise Davis, Shirley Whitmer, Mr. Norman Mitts, Mrs. Curtis Frick, Mr. Don Brown Janice Otto, Lynn Christensen, I-Iollie Sinkler, Diane Ehrecke, Linda Collier, and Gloria Wirth. The 1964-65 girls' basketball team finished the season with the best record of any team in Durant's history. In regular season play, the Wildkittens had a perfect 15-0 record. This won them the Eastern Iowa Conference Championship. The girls then went on to play six more tournament games, bringing home two trophies as Sectional Consolation Winner and District Consolation Winner. Senior, Janice Otto, also received a trophy and a necklace for being the Sectional Freethrow Champion hitting 23-25 freethrows. Balanced scoring in the forward court helped make Durant a strong team. Diane Ehrecke and Janice Otto both averaged 23 points per game while Sara Lilienthal averaged 16 points per game. The guard was one of the strongest ever at Durant. It held the opponents to an average of only 48.6 points. Joyce Riessen led the guards with 171 rebounds. Janice Otto, Louise Davis, Gloria Wirth, and Shir- ley Whitmer are the only girls that will not be here next year. Coach Mitts expects the 1965-66 team to pick up where this year's left off. 1 42 Janice Otto fwhitej takes an un disputed shot for another two points. Conference hamps-Rank I The most exciting time of a girls' basketball game is the end when the emotion of winning, especially a well earned win, becomes too great to bear. OPPONENT West Liberty Northeast West Branch Mid-Prairie Bennett WACO Northeast Solon WACO West Branch Calamus Mid-Prairie Bennett Solon West Liberty SECTIONALS Midland Lone Tree Lincoln DISTRICT Lowden West Liberty Clarence SCORING WE 64 68 74 7 1 47 63 81 61 62 61 65 45 96 68 76 62 71 67 THEY 62 32 47 50 38 54 51 27 54 30 52 34 39 28 52 56 71 53 65 58 69 Wx fx- mn-A. -M . i.,.,..,.a ,.,., .t . .M We-fy --4-M--f . .. 1.7--4 -- , 1 . . -ww ABOVE LEFT: Sara Lilienthal goes in for an easy lay-up in the Durant-West Branch game. Behind and ready to rebound is Diane Ehrecke. ABOVE RIGHT: The girls won three trophies this year, Janice Otto's sectional free throw trophy, sectional consolation trophy and district consolation trophy. The roses were from the faculty. fit ,AI ABOVE. Members of the team and the managers look on in anticipation of a basket for Durant. RIGHT. One of the most awaited games of the season is that with arch rival Wilton. Here Ted Goecke goes in for a lay-up while Tom Goecke looks on. OPPONENT West Liberty. . . West Branch . Mid-Prairie . Bennett ..... Mt. Vernon . North Scott . . Wilton .... Solon . . U-High .. . . West Branch Mid-Prairie Mt. Vernon . . Bennett . . . Wilton .... West Liberty Solon .... U-High . . . SECTIONALS SCORING Pleasant Valley . . . . . . L-M ........ WE THEY . 62... ...86 ..59... ..54 ...55... ...57 ...,60.. ..54 ...58... ...71 . 57... ..68 ...75......84 ..63... ...66 ...69... ...94 . 66... ...56 ..57... ...72 . 71.. ...66 ...78... ...68 ...56... ..1O0 ...64... ..83 ...84... ..54 ..66... ...82 61... ...38 . 72... ...78 Boy Basketball Team FIRST ROW: Mike Davis, Stan Christopherson, Ron Hopphan, Tim Stoffer, Ken Reimers, Keith Dusenberry, Tom Hagge, Ted Goecke, Leroy Mortensen, Tom Goecke, and Dick Reimers. SECOND ROW: Mr. Don Brown, Lynn Paustian, Charles Paustian, Robert Fischer, and Mr. Norman Mitts. Gained Much Experience Twins Tom and Ted Goecke led the scoring for the Wildcats during the 1964-65 season. Tom totaled 309 points while Ted had 282. The Wildcat's record for the season was 7 wins to 12 losses. In other statistics the leading rebounder was Keith Dusenberry with 149. Leading in the assists was Tom Goecke with 65. Close behind were Ted Goecke with 64 and Dick Reimers with 62. Both Tom Goecke and Ted Goecke were placed on the second team in the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Confer- ence Team. Dick Reimers was placed on honorable mention. Tom also received honorable mention on the Little All-Eastern Iowa Team and on the All-State Team. Coach Don Brown gives the boys a pep talk and some strategy in one of the many time-outs. 45 The reserve boys were made up of basically freshmen and sophomores who have gained considerable experience in JV games. SCORES OPPONENT WE THEY Leclaire... ...40.. ..23 U-High.. ...47.. ...43 Solon ...... ...59.. ...31 WestLiberty... ...48.. ...36 Wilton Jct. .. .. . 4O.. . . 48 Bennett .... ...48 .. .. 64 Bennett .... ...55.. ...60 Mt.Vernon.. ..43.. ...40 Bennett .... ...5O.. ...47 P. Valley.. ...55.. .. 33 P.Valley... ...68.. ...48 U-High.. ...44., .. 49 Leclaire... .. 51.. .. 17 Wilton .... .. 38.. ...52 NorthScott.. .. 31.. ...48 Mt, Vernon .... ...3O.. ..44 WeStBranch... ...57.. ...59 WeStLiberty... ...41.. .. 65 P.Valley .... ...41.. ...44 '-P1Valley.. ..50.. ...33 FIRST ROW: Mr. Norman Mitts, Steve Jacobs, Brian Muller, Herb Wilson, Steve Smith, Jerry Mays, Ron Deihl, Dave Wirth, and Mr. Don Brown. SECOND ROW: Charles Paustian, Lynn Paustian, Tom Hansen, Tom Christiansen, Steve Ploen, Dick Wulf, John Finck, Bob Bierkamp, Jim Schlapkohl, Carl Ander son, and Robert Fischer. Junior Varsit Gained Experience FIRST ROW: Nancy Kappeler, Judy Whitmer, Cathy Hagge, Shirley Daufeldt, Pat First, Linda Langbehn, Ellen Ploen, Sharon Finck, and Pat Forbes. SECOND ROW: Mr. Don Brown, Mrs. Curtis Frick, Linette Moldenschardt, Shirley Whitrner, Lynn Christensen, Shirley Fischer, Linda Collier, Hollie Sinkler, Donna Rekerneyer, and Mr. Norman Mitts. High Scorers Lynn Christensen and Shirley Fischer and guards Hollie Sink- ler, Linda Collier, Shirley Daufeldt, and Pat First led the reserve girls to a record of 6-2. Lynn had 135 points and Shirley had 133. GIRLS RESERVE SCORES OPPONENT WE THEY Northeast .... ...54... ...26 WestLiberty.. ...37... ...59 WestBranch.. ...56... ...43 WACO .... ...5O......55 WACO... ...29... ..44 Calamus... ...47... ...37 Bennett.. .. 66... ...53 Solon.. ...38.....31 First Year Showed Talent N FIRST ROW: Gary Robertson, Dick Furne, Leslie Thede, Jeff Thoma, Tom Semsch, and Mr. Tom Kilburg. SECOND ROW: Grant Jones, Jim Furne, Bob Cook, Reed Schlapkohl, Curtis Holst, Bob Blowers, Philip Waack, and Ricky Seibel. THIRD ROW: Bud Stine, Bruce Thoene, Dennis Workman, Mike Fitzer, Jay Semsch, Brian Dittmer, Jim Bockwoldt, Ken Caes, Jim Dudgeon, Greg Canaday, and LaMoine Boisen. Although experience of the wrestling squad was at a minimum, they fared very well against their opponents, ending the season with a record of 7-7. Gary Robertson and Les Thede advanced from sec- tional tournament to district. OPPONENT Lincoln .... Mt. Vernon . . Wilton Jct. . . Camanche . . . Sabula .... Muscatine ..... Assumption J.V. Camanche . . . Pleasant Valley Sabula ...... U-High . . . Wapello . . . Wilton Jct. . . Morning Sun. . SCORES WE ..12 ..l3 ...8 ..3l ..53 ..28 . ..33 ..l3 . ..18 ..44 ..45 ..31 ..15 ..15 THEY .35 .30 44 . 21 . 0 . 19 .13 .39 .24 . 3 . 4 . 13 31 . 62 TOP: The referee raises Dick Furne's hand to show that he won over his Wilton opponent. BOTTOM: Leslie Thede is shown having an advantage over his opponent in the Wilton match. FIRST ROW: Bob Bierkamp, Steve Wulf, Dick Reimers, Returning to the bench after an inning out field is always refreshing. and Mike Davis. SECOND ROW: Mr. Don Brown, Ken Reimers, Tom Hagge, Ted Goecke, and Tom Goecke. Boys Meet Competition Lack of experience hurt the Wildcats at the start of the summer baseball programg however, they came on strong in the last eight games play- ing .500 ball. SCORES OPPONENT WE THEY Bennett... ..6 Calamus .... .. 4... ..5 WestLiberty... ...10 WestBranch... ..6 U-High ..... .. 5... ...7 Mid-Prairie.. .. 7 Assumption.. ...10 Mt.Vernon.. ...1 Muscatine... ...17 WestLiberty... ...3 Bettendorf... ...10 WestBranch... ...7 Solon ...... .. 5... ...3 WestBranch... ...7 U-High ..... ...3 Mid-Prairie.. ..5 WiltonJct... ...8 WiltonJct... ...O Solon ..... .. ll... ...1 Bennett.. . ..7 Tom Goecke comes running to home plate only sec- onds after the ball has been hit. Handling the pitching duties were QKNEHJNGQ Tom Goecke and QSTANDINGQ Dick Reimers and Mike Davis. Tom was also a catcher. Girls Tall I3 Wins Gloria Wirth Qleftj and Lynne Wilson Qrightj handled the pitch- ing and catching jobs of the Wildkittens who ended with a 13- 9 season's record. OPPONENTS Olin ..... Bennett . . . Alumni . . . Bennett . . . Wheatland . Alumni . . . Bennett . . . Northeast . . Northeast. . Bennett. . . YOx.ford Jct. Mid-Prairie Bennett . . . Clarence . . Wheatland . '4'L0wden . . . Ybowden . . . 'fOxford Jct. Calamus . . Wheatland . 1FSectionals SCORES WE .. .... 14 ...12 ..9 ...4 ...12 ..3 ...19 ..3 ...9 ...10 ..11 3 ...14 ...10 ...11 ...12 ...16 9 ...14 ..3 THEY . 10 . 4 . 10 . 3 . 49 . 4 . 6 . 2 . 11 . 5 . 14 . 8 . 15 . 7 . 8 . 2 . 10 . 18 . 2 . 4 FIRST ROW: Louise Davis, Gloria Wirth, Lynne Wilson, Mr. Don Brown, Pat Lammers, Linette Moldenschardt, and Betty Callison. SECOND ROW: Karen Moldenschardt, Shirley Daufeldt, Judy Friederichs, Linda Langbehn, Marilyn King, Linda Steffen, Marjorie King, and Hollie Sinkler. i l A nsmeiwiz il ,- Track Team Set Records A L 1 4 l FIRST ROW: Lee Tank, Dick Wulf, Bob Blowers, Herb Wilson, Jerry Mays, LaMoine Boisen, Steve Jacobs, and Gary Fellnerl SECOND ROW: Mr. Larry Butler, Steve Smith, Tom Hansen, Gary Schnoor, Bill West, Tom Hagge, Ron Deihl, Ken Reimers, and Jim Furne. The only two seniors, members of the track team, Ken Reimers Qleftj and Tom Hagge frightj, at- tended and participated in the state track meet. Tom placed second in the hurdles at the in- door meet. 50 Records fell again this year as a small team consisting of only seventeen boys worked hard and long hours to push the records es- tablished to better times. For the second year in a row Durant had representatives in the State Track Meet. Those boys who participated in the State Meet were: Tom I-Iagge, Ken Reimers, Gary Schnoor, Bob Blowers, LaMoine Boisen, and Tim Hansen. I965 Was Year of Sports Sports played a very important part in the life of DHS this year. It started during the sum- mer with summer baseball and softball. Even before school started, the football boys were practicing for future football games that lasted until the end of October. As soon as football ended, there was basketball and wrestling. A new sport for DHS, wrestling became a very popular and favorite sport for some, especially when, in only the first year, two students ad- vanced into the districts. In November no one knew the potential the girls basketball team had. In February everyone was out to back them in the sectionals and districts. As soon as these sports had ended, there was another starting, track. Throughout the whole year five girls kept the school spirit alive, the DHS cheerleaders. 42-tm 1 , 1W.A -Clubs, Pep Club FIRST ROW: Tom Hansen, Bryan Meincke, Keith Dusenberry, Gary Schnoor, Leslie Thede, Tom Hagge, Ken Reimers, Mike Davis, LaMoine Boisen, Bob Cook, Bob Blowers, Bill West, and Steve Wulf. SECOND ROW: Tom Semsch, Jeff Thoma, Richard Furne, Dennis Workman, Ted Goecke, Dick Reimers, Herb Wilson, Bob Bierkamp, Tom Goecke, Gene Wichelmann, Jay Semsch, Jim Furne, and Wayne Siebke. THIRD ROW: Pat Lammers, Donna Rekemeyer, Karen Moldenschardt, Lynne Wilson, Judy Kroening, Judy Friederichs, Shirley Daufeldt, Joyce Riessen, Marilyn King, Linda Langbehn, Karen Kroeger, Linette Moldenschardt, Shirley Whitmer, and Louise Davis. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Norman Mitts, Connie House, Diane Ehrecke, Ardyth Koeppe, Patsy Best, Sara Lilienthal, Janice Otto, 'Gloria Wirth, Linda Steffen, and Mr. Don Brown. Letter jackets have a great significance at Durant High. Almost everyone, from fresh- man to senior, who has a letter also has a letter jacket or Sweater. The D-Clubs are honorary athletic clubs whose purpose is to promote better school spirit and sportsmanship among the students. Membership is based upon letters won by participating in a sport or in cheerleading. The boys' D-Club president is Tom Hagge while the girls' D-Club president is Lynne Wilson. Promote Spirit The Durant High Pep Club has been active for two years. Any boy or girl in high school who is loyal and spirited may become a member of the club if certain requirements are met. The one main activity this year was the sponsoring of a Mr. Wildcat Dance of which Mike Davis, right, was crowned Mr. Wildcat of 1964. To add to the spirit of the club this year, bright colored hats were pur- chased by the members. FIRST ROW: Renae Best, Connie House, Judy Kroening, Lynne Wilson, Pat Kummerfeldt, and Patsy Best. SECOND ROW: Marlene Holst, Rita Johannsen, Linda Collier, Mr. Ken Putney, Sara Lilienthal, Tom Goecke, Ardyth Koeppe, Tom Hagge, Vicky Gruemmer, Louise Davis, Linette Moldenschardt, and Janice Otto. THIRD ROW: Nancy Sohsen, Shirley Fischer, Karen Kroeger, Connie Knutsen, Linda Langbehn, Carmella Frisch, Judy Toft, Lynn Christensen, Pat First, Pat Young, Pat Forbes, Dick Reimers, and Janet Kummerfeldt. FOURTH ROW: Karen Moldenschardt, Hollie Sinkler, Nancy First, Carol Koppenhaver, Charles Paustian, Gary Schnoor, Tom Semsch, Dennis Workman, Bob Cook, Bob Blowers, Steve Smith, Leroy Mortensen, and Ludalle Weih. FIFTH ROW: Linda Voelkers, Mary Trede, Shirley Wells, Karen Schuett, Barb Paulsen, Donna Rekerneyer, Joyce Riessen, Diane Ehrecke, Pat Lammers, Janice Grunder, Gloria Wirth, Ken Reimers, and Bob Bierkarnp. FIRST ROW: Vicky Noll, Judy Toft, Sue Deney, Janet Kummerfeldt, Peggy Garred, Betty Callison, Shirley Fis- cher, Mary McAllister, Ardyth Koeppe, and Sue Schlapkohl. SECOND ROW: Pat Young, Hollie Sinkler, Diane Ehrecke, Donna Rekemeyer, Judy Bush, Shirley Wells, Pat Kummerfeldt, Pat Forbes, Sarah Zimmermann, Vicky Gruemmer, and Joyce Anderson. THIRD ROW: LaMoine Boisen, Herb Wilson, Jay Semsch, Dick Furne, Steve Smith, Clyde Stoltenberg, Allan Garred, Tim Stoffer, and Mrs. Pamela Landrum. Chorus Has Busy Year BELOW: Joyce Anderson is shown at the piano, She and fSTANDINGj Judy Collier, Clyde Stoltenberg, has been the accompanist for the past four years. and Sarah Jane Zimmermann. Among other activities Those receiving one ratings at state music contest of the vocal department were presenting a play The were QSITTINGQ Hollie Sinkler and Joyce Anderson Christmas Carol and presenting a spring concert. FIRST ROW: Stan Christopherson, Clyde Stoltenberg, Vernon McAllister, Phillip Young, and Robert Fischer. SECOND ROW: Mr. Richard Kluver, Bob Young, Russ Schwartz, Brian Bland, Matt Anderson, Jim Bockwoldt, Carl Anderson, Torn Daufeldt, Ken Collier, Gary McAllister, and Joyce Anderson. Joyce and Carl nderson in Science Fair First Place Grand Prize Winner lst Joyce and Carl Anderson 2nd Vemon McAllister High School Biological lst Joyce and Carl Anderson 2nd Clyde Stoltenberg 3rd Jim Bockwoldt High School Physical Science lst Vernon McAllister 2nd Phillip Young 3rd Stan Christopherson 7th and 8th Geological lst Theresa Newman 2nd Gary McAllister 3rd Dan Swartz 7th and 8th Physical Science lst Brian Bland 2nd Gerald Siebke 3rd Cynthia Broders Being accepted into the Jets, Junior Engineering Technical Society, was another highlight of the sci- ence club's activities. A picnic at Wildcat Den State Park rounded out a busy year for the scientists. FIRST ROW: Carol Koppenhaver, Clyde Stoltenberg, Joyce Riessen, Lee Tank Karen Moldenschardt, Judy Whitmer, Dick Sessler, Connie Knutsen, Linda Langbehn, and Peggy Garred. SECOND ROW: Ron Deihl, Linda Collier, Karen Schuett, Steve Stoltenberg, Sharon Schlapkohl, Pat Forbes, Nancy First, Linda Voelkers, Sarah Zimmermann, Shirley Wells, Phillip Young, Jerry Mays, Matt Anderson, Jim Dudgeon, Karen Kroeger, Dick Wulf, and Ken Stoltenberg. DHS Band Raised Goals THIRD ROW Donna Rekemeyer, Lanette Lane, Rita Schlapkohl, Grant Jones, Renae Best, Carmella Fnsch, Sara Lillenthal, Leroy Bloom, Gene Wichel- mann, Steve Wulf, Brian Muller, Jim Schlapkohl, Reed Schlapkohl, Jim Bock- woldt, Bob Young, Herb W1lSOn, and Robert Fischer FOURTH ROW: Karen Schlapkohl Vicky Gruemmer, Gloria Wirth, Pat Young, Leslie Thede, Steve and Participated Widely and Karen Kroeger. Below: One rating winners were QFIRST ROWQ Leroy Bloom, Karen Schuett, Karen Schlapkohl, Joyce Anderson, Matt Anderson, and Grant Jones. QSECOND ROWQ Linda Collier, Ken Stoltenberg, Clyde Stoltenberg, Brian Muller, Karen Kroeger, and Steve Stoltenberg. Biz, Wildcat Show FIRST ROW: Mrs. Florence Supple, Lynne Wilson, Donna Rekemeyer, Judy Collier, Pat Lammers, Sarah Zim- mermann, Linda Voelkers, and Mrs. Karen Sharp. SECOND ROW: Barb Paulsen, Dick Stoltenberg, Patsy Best, Ardyth Koeppe, Shirley Wells, Deanna Stecher, Mary McAllister, Hollie Sinkler, Dick Reimers, and Bob Bier- kamp. THIRD ROW: Pat Kummerfeldt, Pat Young, Pat First, Pat Forbes, Judy Bush, Sharon Schlapkohl, Dick Sessler, Karen Kroeger, Judy Toft, and Rita Schlapkohl. From Left: Assistant Editor Leroy Bloom, and Co- Editors Sarah Zimmermann and Pat Lamrners. These three are the brains behind the bi-weekly student publication, The Biz. Twenty students, headed by Co-Editors Pat Lammers and Sarah Jane Zimmermann wrote, printed, and distributed the Biz, the bi-weekly school paper. This year the various departments were headed by assistant editors in addition to the regular editors. The assistant editors not only helped the editors, but they gained valu- able experience for the coming year. 58 D Journalism bility Each ye ar there are many memories that come to each member of the DHS student body. These memories are remembered more thoroughly through the efforts of the Wildcat Staff. The 1965 Wildcat began in June when the two editors, Linda Voelkers and Mary Trede, attended the Journalism Workshop at Iowa City. The task of making this yearbook ended with the final deadline on June 20. This was done with the help of Copy Editor Joyce Anderson, Photographer Vernon Mc- Allister, and the nineteen members of the reporting and advertising staff. as Editor Linda Voelkers fleftj and Business Manager Mary Trede look at old annuals to help them create a new and unique '65 annual. FIRST ROW: Joyce Anderson, Mary Trede, Linda Voelkers, Vernon McAllister, and Mrs. Florence Supple. SECOND ROW: Louise Davis, Linette Moldenschardt, Carol Semsch, Diane Kuelper, Judy Kroening, Deanna Stecher, Sharon Rehmke, Darla Franzen, and Judy Baer. THIRD ROW: Dick Sessler, Allan Garred, Tom Goecke, Ken Reimers, Lynne Wilson, Patsy Best, Diane Ehrecke, Janice Otto, and Connie House. 59 Forensic League Grew The forensic club, which has increased greatly this past year, participated in six contests including the sec- ond annual Durant invitational. The one -act plays and play-reading were given on January 25. Twelve Students represented Durant at the State Speech Contest. Also three students, Lynne Wilson, Patsy Best, and Connie House, attended the State Forensic Contest. ,,, Clyde Stoltenberg is shown arguing the question about nuclear weapons in contest debating. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Karen Sharp, Patsy Best, Diane Ehrecke, Judy Collier, Sarah Zimmermann, Ardyth Koeppe, and Linda Voelkers. SECOND ROW: Pat Lammers, Judy Kroening, Mary McAllister, Donna Rekemeyer, Lynne Wilson, Judy Thoene, Janice Grunder, Sharon Rehmke, Pat Kummerfeldt, Judy Bush, Barb Paulsen, and Linda Collier. THIRD ROW: Connie House, Gloria Wirth, Rita Schalpkohl, Janet Kummerfeldt, Lanette Lane, Renae Best, Pat Young, Judy Friederichs, Lynn Christensen, Nancy Sohsen, Sue Schlapkohl, and Judy Toft. FOURTH ROW: Vickie Gruemmer, Karen Schuett, Joyce Anderson, Carl Anderson, Leroy Mortensen, Clyde Stoltenberg, Dennis Workman, Dick Stoltenberg, Vemon McAllister, Allan Garred, and Dick Sessler. in Size and Qualit A new class was added this year, speech. Several students took the course which helped them ad- vance to the State Speech Contest. Shown below is Dick Stoltenberg giving one of the many speeches assigned during the year. State Speech Contest was the destina- tion for several speech students. Those receiving one ratings were from left QFIRST ROWQ Lynne Wilson, Judy Kroening, Patsy Best, and Judy Toft. QSECOND ROWQ Clyde Stoltenberg, Pat Lammers, Renae Best, and Dick Sessler. Judy Kroening and Renae Best were members of the one-act play cast. Lynne Wilson was the stu- dent director. Clyde Stoltenberg, Pat Lammers, Patsy Best, and Dick Sessler were members of the play reading cast. Linda Voelkers was the student director. Both received one ratings. V V ,X , ' x , 5,1 . F , snaps State Speech Contest was quite an experience for those attending. In the above picture the contest- ants are shown relaxing. if -5- For the second year Durant's FTA and West Branch's FTA have held exchange meetings. At left is Sarah Zimmermann who was the scorekeeper for a game. At right is a West Branch player. a club designed to understand the teaching profession. Each member devotes one hour a week or more to observe, experiment, or participate in actual classroom activity. Officers for 1964-65 were Ken Reimers, president, Mary Trede, secretary, and Gloria Wirth, treasurer The members attended both the District Convention and the State Joyce Riessen was chosen COHVCDUOD- District FTA Vice-President at the fall meeting held at Anamosa. FTA Boosted Membership FIRST ROW: Mr. Ken Overton, Ken Reimers, Mary Trede, Ted Goecke, Linette Moldenschardt, Gloria Wirth, and Donna Rekemeyer. SECOND ROW: Dave Wirth, Leroy Mortensen, Stan Christopherson, Keith Dusenberry, Tom Semsch, Diane Ehrecke, Joyce Riessen, Louise Davis, Shirley Whitmer, and Diane Kuelper. THIRD ROW Tim Stoffer, Llyn Hein, I-Iollie Sinkler, Barb Paulsen, Karen Schlapkohl, Kathy Miller, Linda Voelkers, Janice Otto, Deanna Stecher, Karen Kroeger, Carolyn Bullard, and Sarah Zimmermann. FOURTH ROW: Mike Davis, Steve Wulf, Betty Bullard, Pat First, Ray Blake, Bob Bierkamp, Carl Anderson, Judy Friederichs, Pat Young, Mary McAllister, Linda Collier, Karen Schuett, and Joyce Anderson. --1 mul e xw,- ,:svw sw i.11v1-u , The Future Teachers of America is FHA Started Again FIRST ROW: Miss Rebecca Timberlake, Judy Baer, Darla Franzen, Connie Knutsen, Linda Langbehn, Connie House, Joyce Riessen, Diane Ehrecke, Ardyth Koeppe, and Janice Grunder. SECOND ROW: Marilyn King, Deanna Stecher, Linda Voelkers, Lynn Christensen, Nancy Sohsen, Rita Schlapkohl, Janet Kummerfeldt, Carolyn Bullard, Mary McAllister, and Shirley Whitmer. THIRD ROW: Linda Steffen, Marjorie King, Llyn Hein, Carmella Frisch, Karen Kroeger, Judy Bush, Renae Best, Vicky Gruemmer, Lanette Lane, Karen Kahler, Shirley Horstmann, and Marlene Holst. The Future Homemakers of America Club centered this year's activities around the theme, You and Your Values. Featured speakers livened the club meetings. Also, during the Christmas season the club sang carols at the homes of elderly people and at the Wilton Nursing Home. On February 13 the annual King of Hearts Dance was held with Tom Hagge being crowned King. KING TOM HAGGE was crowned by Janice Grunder, president of the FHA. Other candidates were Ken Reimers, Vernon McAllister, Ted Goecke and Mike Davis. Honored Students FIRST ROW: Pat Lammers, Clyde Stoltenberg, Lynne Wilson, and Vernon McAllister. SECOND ROW: Le- roy Bloom, Leslie Thede, Carmella Frisch, Joyce Anderson, Judy Toft, Pat Young, Sara Lilienthal, Lynn Christensen, and Linda Voelkers. THIRD ROW: Stan Christopherson, Phillip Young, Carl Anderson, Bill West, Dick Sessler, Patsy Best, Donna Rekemeyer, Judy Kroening, Judy Collier, Mary McAllister, and Gloria Wirth. National Honor Society is an honorary or- ganization. Members are admitted only if they are at least a sophomore, have at least a B average, and show a great deal of service, character, leadership, and scholarship. The present members of the society vote on the eligible students and thos receiving the most votes and having the approval of the faculty members, are placed in the society. In May a banquet is held and the new members are installed. 64 Students Receive Recognition ' E 5, E P K Honors were bestowed upon DHS students this year. Judy Collier and Pat Lammers received scholarships to Wartburg and Augustana colleges. Clyde Stoltenberg received two scholarships. Judy Kroening received the DAR award. Leslie Thede and Patsy Best were elected vice -president and sec- retary of the district student council. Joyce Riessen was named to the second team in the Iowa Daily Press state bas- ketball team. Janice Otto shot 23 out of 25 free throws for the sectional championship. QUEEN CONNIE HOUSE First runner-up Second runner-up JANICE GRUNDER JANICE OTTO CAROL SEMSCH LYNNE WILSON 66 Homecoming Carried Memories The first-place float went to the Pep Club and the FHA with the theme Outsuds Solon. ABOVE: The excitement of the naming of the queen and the runners-up is shown on the faces of the candidates. They are from foreground Connie House, Lynne Wilson, Janice Otto, and Janice Grtmder. Not shown is Carol Semsch. LEFT: Cheerleaders promoted the spirit at the bonfire and pep rally. Shown here are Patsy Best and Renae Best. Homecoming activity started at DHS on Thursday evening, September 24, with a pep rally, bonfire, freshman skit, and the introduction of the five senior queen candidates. Friday morning dawned bright and clear as the final activities began. In the afternoon the parade of floats began just as a cloudburst came over Durant, thus putting a stop to the parade. However 7 the evening became one of splendor as Connie House was crowned the 1964 Homecoming Queen in the pre-game ceremonies. The Durant Wildcats then hosted Solon to a 0-0 tie. In the Misty Moonlight was the theme of the dance which followed the game. Don Brite's dance band played. Homecoming Week Spirited RIGHT: The Junior Class float So Long, Solon, placed second in the Homecoming parade. BELOW: The football boys are starting out to play a hard fought ball game with the Spartans of Solon. The game ended in a 0-O tie. BELOW RIGHT: We 're Full of Pep-see was the title of the D-Club float which won them a share of third place. 68 The annual skit at the pep rally is always done by the Freshman Class. This year's was a take-off from the Dr. Egor tele- vision show. At left is Randy McCoy, Dr. Egor's top assistant. Dr. Egor, Bud Stine, is operating on a poor Solon Spartan X K Tom Goecke and Patsy Best show how to do a new dance at the King of Hearts Dance. The fuuy stuff on her sweater kept getting on my suit coat ! stated Tom. Tom Goecke and Lynne Wilson are shown with their crowns as they were crowned King and Queen of the annual Sno- Ball Dance. Dances Fill Social Life The Lou Gutenberger Good Guy Dance was sponsored by the sophomore class. Match- mates were selected by those having matching numbers. Lynne Wilson and Tom Goecke reigned over the 1964-65 Sno-Ball which was held on December 19. The gym was transformed into a winter won- derland complete with snowflakes. The Lone Tree Dance Band provided the music and the eighth grade served refreshments. Many other dances were held throughout the year. Among them were dances held by each of the classes, the King of Hearts Dance, and the Prom. 69 Moonlight and Roses The most awaited and thought of event of the year is the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. This year's Moonlight and Roses was held on May 8. As Prom-goers entered the Southern atmosphere, they passed under a rose-covered trellis on their way through the stonewall lined path to the rippling stream. After crossing the footbridge over the stream, the guests passed under a trellis covered with vine roses into the patio of a colonial mansion. The patio, surrounded by a stone wall, nestled under a star-filled night sky, and settled on the Miss- issippi River where a steamer, the Rose Queen, was making her journey down the Mighty Mississippi. f frf- aww-1.-ww r s 3 W ,ig K ii all so is Created Southern tmosphere w..............rN ' fi, is 'M 'M During the banquet, the guests were seated at tables in a U formation around a bubbling stone fountain in the center of the patio. The U faced the head tables, which were also in a U , situated in the walled in garden. Judy Toft opened the evening with the invocation. Leslie Thede welcomed the guests, with Vernon Mc- Allister giving the response on behalf of the seniors. The speaker for the evening was Mr. Don Brown. Mistress of Ceremonies was Patsy Best. The Discords furnished the music. Many students attended parties afterwards. Father An- derson of St. Paul's Episcopal Church sponsored a break- fast after a service early Sunday morning. 71 Deserving Students Received Awards The traditional departmental awards were re- ceived by the following: Linda Voelkers, commer- cial, Judy Collier, speech, Sharon Rehmke, Eng- lish, Louise Davis, home economics, Leon Makobe industrial arts, Vernon McAllister, math, Phillip Young, science, Judy Kroening, social science, Joyce Anderson, vocal music, and Dick Sessler, instrumental music. The Cedar County Bar Associ- ation award was received by Ken Reimers and the American Legion awards were received by Richard Stoltenberg and Lynne Wilson. Vernon Mc Allister and Judy Kroening were named as run- ners-up. Additional awards were granted to students for their accomplishments in music, speech, journal- ism, office work, library work, and athletics. This year's Award Night program saw several new additions. The scholastic trophies honoring athletes were received by Sara Lilienthal, girls' basketball, Stan Christopherson, boys' basketball, Mike Davis, baseball, Pat Lammers, softball, Ted Goecke, football, Bill West, track, and Les Thede, wrestling. The speech department awarded two new tro- phies--one for the best acting performance and one for the best directing contributions. These were re- ceived by Richard Stoltenberg and Lynne Wilson respectively. The Reminders of a Year Well Spent 73 WEST END TAVERN Elmer and Img Mqkgben BROC KMANN TREE SERVICE Durant, Iowa WCllC0Hf Iowa ECON-O-MIX FEED CO. INC. WILTON CANDY KITCHEN A Special Feed for Every Need Wilton Jct., Iowa Wilton Jct., Iowa 5' 732-2041 FARM EQUIPMENT COMPANY Lu-A---H ---M New Idea Farm Equipment C. . 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Fertilizers Chemicals 81 Baler Twine Grain and Soy Beans Durant, Iowa Louis Rehmke, Manager LUENSE SHOE 81 HARNESS REPAIR Durant, Iowa Compliments of FRIC K-PAULSEN -HANSEN INSURANCE AGENCY HILL'S FAIR-ALL PAINT STORE Phone 785-4441 Paints--Wallpaper--Glass YOURIJPHI I IIO West Second Street Hmm nu Qffgfn Phone fsinvls vou vnu' Durant, Iowa Muscatine, Iowa 'D KUT 84 KURL BEAUTY SALON Complete Beauty Service Dolores Hagge Owner and Operator 906 3rd Street 785-4533 Durant, Iowa TRI -COUNTY LIVESTOC K SUPPLY Farm Chemicals--Pre-Mixes Veterinary Supplies Durant, Iowa Compliments of BUD'S SKELLY SERVICE Walcott, Iowa Phone 284-9385 RIBSTONE SILOS Manufactured by S. J. Hoffmann 8K Sons wg V. S if ,Mon 'II 59255 'f fa IFEX. ' ',. ' W .iisaix Eg Vvrrfliiiikimrfqg ' .iii :gi , ,agwgggggsi -ii5't5Eif'f1 'P 13 iii 4235533- Muscatine, Iowa P .O. Box 746 Phone 263-455I MUSCATINE PRODUCE 4I4 East Third Street Cream, Eggs, 8K Poultry H. Henry Hansen, Prop. 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V V -- , , -V I ,, - -f-fA- 7-.wwf.I-wwsgfwv'sf.t.-www:giagltsfkgw- 3, Q L J. gs XS - L wmwilftssr Q .... .W .. ,ng ,wtf aint-.giwmmsz se , me za? , :?' 619: 3sw,'gwfgQ??gM 15 5527 :gsltgw , .S ,Iwi ':'?3iP?5?3li'1? ?Q5?i?'7f?' it 21152 , , sig , ,,., . , f myQsfgie-,gsszfigfssgfseigggss-sglslewasf fs., , js , 7 fissitislgf. of , K I I 1 f - ' Q .1 jisgj' at Q, Phone 732-2086 Wilton Jct., Iowa LARSON INSURANCE AGENCY QUALITY FOUNDRY COMPANY, INC. HAH Forms of In Grey Iron and Semi-Steel Castings Stockton, Iowa Phone: 785-4573 fDurantl surance Durant, Iowa Compliments of: JERRY'S BEAUTY SHOP WCICOHI Iowa Phone 284-6444 .lAEGER'S DAIRY 5 , up . 99 , .- ml 3.4.1 c0'YlGf ' 5 CHEESE HENNING FARM EQUIPMENT CO Sales and Service 21,4 ' Allis-Chalmers New Holland New Idea Dairy Products 31 Ice Cream Phone 284-6255 Walcott, Iowa Durant, Iowa Horseshoe Capitol ofthe World Russelloy Foundry DUI-gm, Iowa Stardust, World's Champion Parade Pony Ridden by Danny Swartz. Stardust Wearing Russelloy Action Shoes Russelloy, Manufacturers of Cast Steel Horse Shoes, Yard Standards, and Commercial Industrial Gray Iron Castings for Heavy Equipment Manufacturers of the United States. DURANT FEED COMPANY Bud Fischer Hubbard Sunshine Feeds Custom Grinding and Mixing We Buy and Sell Grain Durant 785-4847 Compliments of DRS. THORNTON 81 WILCKE Veterinarian Phone 284-6233 Walcott, Iowa DURANT-WILTON CARL'S CLOTHING STORE Men's, Women's, 8. ChiIdren's Shoes 8: Furnishings F U R D ' S Phone 785-4485 7 Durant, Iowa Q,-T. Pluoiaqaapfuyq XA CGM Srwiro of 0 r5huard'lUinning'Po1':'raits .Www 284.6354 'ZUIIICOIL IDWG Hans First Henfy Fifsf Sales 8. Service A-F Used Cars FOX'S SPORTSWEAR For Men, Women, 81 Boys Muscatine, Iowa 24 Hour Wrecker Service Durant, Iowa 785-6046 Wilton Jct., Iowa RE 2-2872 S-R PUBLISHING CO. X ,pi LW ,lei W, Ziff- ' Publishers of: DURANT NEWS WILTON ADVOCATE L. E. SIEBKE MOTOR CO. Chevrolet Sales and Service Walcott, Iowa Phone 284-6262 KNUTSEN'S HALL Stockton, Iowa Harvey Knutsen Phone 785-9455 DURANT 8. WILTON LOCKERS We Process for Home Freezers Phone Durant 785-4854 Wilton RE 2-2448 Congratulations to the Class of '65 u I l'lORSTMANN'S 4 . Town 8. Farm mr JOCO Co' Phone 893'343l Always First Quality Bennefif lowa Muscatine, lowa PETE'S SUPER SERVICE PIONEER Hl-BRED CORN CO. Sinclair Products Durant, lowa Alfred Peters, Jr. f 'fp 'il is YAG e',.a. 'Vi ' f f is for 3, 51 Durant, lowa ill lllll v a Congratulations '65 Grads For Your Transportation Needs Ask For Any of These Quality Qualified Salesmen: Fred Peters Myron Deltgen John Wilson Doug Wilson WILSON CHEVROLET CO., INC. PAUL'S 2I5 East 2nd Street Muscatine, Iowa Infant thru Jr. 3-I5 Wear KRESS POULTRY AND EGGS Wilton Jct., Iowa 732-2173 A Good Place to Buy and Sell Poultry and Eggs Lake Canyada Davenport, Iowa Fore --I hope! I LEU TYPEWRITERS Portable Typewriters Sales 81 Service Since I903--Muscatine, Iowa WEST END BARBER SHOP Durant Iowa Phone 785-4540 For Appointments Congratulations Grads of '65 UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF IOWA Skip Raymond 1 lgifypl LAUSER'S VARIETY Shoes 81 Clothing 732-2008 Wilton Jct. , Iowa Durant, Iowa with District Office at Tipton Compliments of: Compliments of DAUFELDT SHELLING SERVICE Durant, Iowa MR. 8 MRS- LEROY FRICK LEESE HATCHERY a GARDEN CENTER Durant, Iowa Durant, Iowa WEST-END PASTRY SHOP Davenport, Iowa DURANT FABRICATING 8. REPAIR Wesley H. Muller SMULL'S HARDWARE STORE Durant, Iowa Congratulations Class of I965 FRAN'S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 785-6122 Wilton Jct., Iowa Durant, Iowa ' HAROLD MOORE Clover Farm Store Free DeIivery Blue Grass, Iowa 322-7085 AVON Mrs. Louis Rehmke 1lHigh school here WE come-il Durant, Iowa Phone CORNER TAVERN FARMER'S ELEVATOR COMPANY NHC 8 Ralph Seibel Walcott' Iowa Stockton, Iowa Custom Grind 8g Mix WILTON FLORAL CO, Purina Chows Grains, Feed, Seed, Gnd COOI Corsages are Our SpeciaIty RE 2-2172 284-6336 Wilton, Iowa PETERSEN5 STORE GRUNDER HI-WAY FURNITURE Circle Foods Store General Merchandise Sunbury, Iowa 785-4766 Lees Carpets I ' Armstrong Linoleum BU HMANN TRUCKING Expert Installation Phone 284-6402 Walcott, Iowa Wilton Jct. 732-2I49 I HORSESHOEING 81 TRAINING SPINLER FEED STORE HORS Lg S' ,f Q Feeds 'I Fertilizer 'I Farm Seeds fn 755-6016 ,ggjigi MIKE I-WN Chicks 'I Livestock Equipment D ANT' 'CWA BOX 'O42 Phone 785-6133 RIESSEN STANDARD SERVICE Durant, Iowa Walcott, Iowa I 'f X ZW Z MIDWAY OIL CO. Cities Service Products Wilton Jct., Iowa 732-2114 as as so I N I J, Gasoline, Fuel Oils, Motor Oils THERMOGAS COMPANY For Service, Call 785-6050 7329838 Roy W. Lammers Durant, Iowa Wilton Jct., Iowa C. T. SCHACHT LUMBER COMPANY Let Us Handle Your Building Problems Quality Materials and Workmanship R. H. NODURFT PLUMBING 8x HEATING INC Durant, Iowa 785-4851 DEAN SMITH Auctioneer Wilton Jct., Iowa WALCOTT TRUST 8. SAVINGS BANK RALPH'S REPAIR SHOP Durant, Iowa Phone 785-4566 Bicycle Parts and Repair SmaII Motors Repair Lawn Mowers Sharpened Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation LIBERTY TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Durant, Iowa Office at New Liberty, Iowa HAWK MOTORS Chrysler-Plrymoutb Sales 8g Service 926 Grandview Avenue Muscatine, Iowa .il UNITED MOTOR COMPANY Our Only Business Is Service to Your Car Phone 732-2319 309 E. 4th St. Wilton Jct., Iowa HERMANN Sl COMPANY Lumber, Building Materials and Feed Featuring Wayne Feeds Phone 263-8893 Pleasant Prairie, Iowa KAHL BODY SHOP You Wreck 'em--We Fix 'em Expert Body 8. Fender Work WeIding--Painting--Upbolstering Auto Glass Service Durant, Iowa w ff' A H. H. SCHNECKLOTH LUMBER COMPANY -.,,,f If g Durant, Iowa Phone 785-4502 - Walcott, Iowa Phone 284-2131 PLEASANT PRAIRIE GARAGE Tractor 8. Auto Repairing Bl-UE GRASS Mll-L Paul Schmelzer Phone AM 3-5873 Pleasant Prairie, Iowa . , , Custom Grinding, Feed Mixing, WESTER DRUGS Oat Hulling 8. Rolling D 315 East 2nd Street - H. H. Bcehnk H. V . Frisch Muscatine, Iowa WALCOTT COLISEUM JACK ' JILL STORE We Cater to Fresh Fruits, Meats, 8. Groceries Wedding Dances 8. Parties. 5 M Durclnfl Iowa Phone Walcott, Iowa ' 4 WIIZAX Qi WESTERN AUTO f ' up Ph 284-6431 I X' AS3i5i3 ' The Family Store one 'R J 'J 732-2140 Wilton Jct., Iowcl Autographs Student Index A Friederichs, Judy 110, . . . 20,34,49,52,60,62 Anderson, Carl 110, . . . 13,34,46,55,60,62,64 Frisch, Carmella111, . . . 20,32,53,56,63,64 Anderson, Joyce 112, . . . 22,30, 54,55, 56, 57,59, 60, Furne, Jim 19, . . . 36,41,47,5O,52 62,64,72 Fume, Richard 19, . . . 36,41,47,52,54 Arp, Kerwin19, . . . 36,41 G B Garred, Allan 112, . . . 20,23,3O,54,59,60 Baer, Judy 112, . . . 59,63 Garred, Peggy 19, . . . 20,36,54,57 Baugh, Connie 110, . . . 34 Goecke, Ted 112, . . . 13,20,23,27,28,30,40,41,44, Baugh, Sue 19, . . . 36 45,48,52,62,63,72 Best, Patsy 1117 - - - 13,32,33,39,52,53,58,60,61,64, Goeeke, Tom 112, . . .23,24,3o,41,44,45,4s,52,53, 65, 67, 69 59, 69 Best, Renae 110, - - - 34,35,38,39, 53,56, 60,61,63, 67 Gmemmer, vieky 110, . . . 34, 53, 54, 5e,eo,ea Bierkampi Bob C103 - - - 34,41 46, 52, 53, 58,62 Grunder, Janice 112, . . . 20,23,30,53,6O,63,66,67 Blake, Ray 112, . . . 22,62 1-1 Blake, Shirley 19, . . . 36 I-lagge, Cathy 110, . . . 34,46 Bloom, Leroy 111, . . - 13,32,56,57,58,64 Hegge, Tom112, . . . 13,z3,41,45,48,52,53,63 Blowers, Janice 110, . . . 34 Hansen, Tom 110, . . . 34,41,46,50, 52 Blowers, Robert 110, . . . 34,47,50,52,53 Hgin, L1yn19, , , , 36,62,63 Bockwoldt, Jim 19, . . . 36,47,55, 56, 57 Holst, Curtis 110, . . . 34,47 Boisen, LaMoine 110, . . . 34,41,47,50,52,54 Holst, Marilyn 19, . . . 20,36 Bullard, Betty 110, . . . 34,62 Holst, Marlene 112, . . . 23, 53,63 Bullard, Carolyn 112, . . . 22,62,63 Hopphan, Ron 111, . . . 32,41,45 Bush, Judy 19, . . . 20,36,54,58,6O,63 Horstman, Shirley 110, . . . 34,63 C House, Connie 112, . . . 23,39,52,53,59,60,63,66,67 Caes, August 112, . . . 22 Hubbard, Mike 110, . . . 34 Caes, Kenneth 111, . . . 32,47 Huesmann, Randy 110, . . . 34 Callison, Betty110, . . . 34,49,54 J Canaday, Greg 19, . . . 36,47 Jacobs, Steve 19, . . . 36,46,50 Chase, Randa19, . . . 36 Johannsen, Rita 19, . . . 36,53 Christensen, Lynn 110, . . .20,34,42,46,53,60,63,64 Johannsen, Steve 19, . . . 36 Christensen, Tom 110, . 34,46 Jones, Grant 19, . . . 36,47,56,57 Christopherson., Stanley 111, . . . 32,45,55,62,64,72 K Collier, Judy 112, . . . 13,22,54,5s,eo,e4,e5,72 Kahler, Karen 110, . . . 34,63 Collier, Linda 110, . . . 34,42,53,56,57,6O,62 Kappeler, Nancy 19, . . . 36,46 Cook, Bob 110, . . . 34,41,47,52,53 King, Marilyn 111, . . . 20,32,49,52,56,63 Crumly, Kathy 112, . . . 20 King, Marjorie 19, . . . 36,49,63 D Knutsen, Connie 111, . . . 32,53,56,63 Daufeldt, Cathy 110, . . . 34 Koeppe, Ardyth111, . . . 32,33,42,52,53,54,58,6O,63 Daufeldt, Shirley 19, . . . 20,36,46,49,52 Koppenhaver, Carol 111, . . . 32, 53,56 Davis, Louise 112, . . . 22,26,42,49,52,53,59,62,72 Kra.klio, Vickie 19, . . . 36 Davis, Mike 112, . . . 20,22,35,41,45,48, 52, 53,62, Kroeger, Karen 111, . . . 20,32,33,52,53,56,57,58,62, 63,72 63 Deihl, Ronald 19, . . . 13,4l,46, 50,56 Kroening, Judy 112, . . . 13,23,30,38,39,52,53,56,59, Deney, Sue 19, . . . 36,54 60,61,65,72 Dittmer, Brian 111, . . . 32,33,47 Kuelper, Diane 112, . . . 20,24,59,62 Dudgeon, James 19, . . . 20,36,47,57 Kummerfeldt, Janet 110, . . . 34,38,53,54,60,63 DUSSHIUGYYY, Keith 111, - - - 32,41,45,52,62 Kummerfeldt, Pat 111, . . . 32,38,39,53,54,58,60 E L Eberspaohor, Linda 19, . . . 36 Lane, Lanette 110, . . . 34,56,60,63 Ehreoke, Diane 1117 - - -32,42,52,53,54,59,60,62,63 Langbehn, Linda111, . . .32,33,46,59,52,53,57,63 F Lammers, Pat112, . . . 14,24,30,49, 52, 53,57,63 Fellnor, GMY19, - - - 36,50 Liiienrhel, Sara111, . . . 13,3z,42,43,52,53,56, 57, Finck, John 19, . . . 36,46 64 Finck, Sharon 19, . . . 20,36,46 M First, Nancy 110, . . . 34, 53,56 Makoben, Leon 112, . . . 24,72 FilSt, Pat110, . . . 34,46,53,56,58,62 Mays, Jel-13119, , , , 36,46,5O,57 Fischer, Martin 110, . . . 34 McAllister, Mary 110, . . . 34,35,54,58,60,62,63,64 Fischer, Robert 111, . . . 32,45,46,55, 56, 57 McAllister, Vernon 112, . . . 13,20,24,28,55,59,6O, Fischer, Shirley 110, . . . 34,42,46,53,54 63,64,72 Fitzer, Mike 110, . . . 34,41,47 McCoy, Alan 110, . . . 34 Forbes, Pat19, . . . 36,46,53,54,56,58 McCoy, Randy 19, . . . 36,68 Franzen, Darla 112, . . . 22,59,63 Meineke, Bryan 110, . . . 34,41,62 90 Meyer, Gary191 . . . 36,41 Meyer, Sandy 191 . . . 36 Miller, Kathy 191 . . . 36,62 Moldenschardt, Karen 1111 . . . 20,32,38,49,52,53, 56 Moldenschardt, Linette 1121 . . . 24,42,46,49,52, 59,62 Mortensen, Leroy 1111 . . . 32,45,53,56,57,6O,62 Muhs, Reed 191 . . . 36 Muller, Brian1101 . . . 34,41,46,57 Mumm, James 1111 . . . 32 Mumm, John191. . . 36 N N011, Vicky 191 . . . se, 54 o Olderog, Wayne 1101 . . . 34 Ostofi, Kenneth 1111 . . . 32 Otto, Allen 1121 . . . 24 Otto, Janice 1121 24,25,42,52,53,62,65, 66, 67 P Paulsen, Barbara 1101 . . . 13,34, 53, 58,60,62 Paustian, Charles 1111 . . . 32,41,45, 56,53 Paustian, Lynn 1111 . . . 32,45,46 Paustian, Marcia 1101 . . . 34 Ploen, Ellen 191 . . . 36,46 Ploen, Henry 1101 . . . 34 Ploen, Jerry 1121 . . . 24 Ploen, Steve 191 . . . 36,46 Proctor, John 1121 . . . 25 R Rehmke, Sharon 1121 . . . 25,59,6O,72 Reimers, Dick 1101 . . . 13,20,34,35,45,48,52,53,58 Reimers, Ken 1121 . . . 13,14,25,27,40,41,45,48,5O, 52,53,59,62,63,72 Rekemeyer, Donna 1121 . . . 25,3O,42,46,52,53,54,56, 57,58,60,62,64 Riessen, Joyce 1111 . . . 20,32,35,42,53,56,62,63,65 Robertson, Gary . . .1101 . . . 34,47 S Schlapkohl, Jim 191 . . . 13,36,46,57 Schlapkohl, Karen 191 . . . 36,56,57,62 Schlapkohl, Reed 1121 . . . 25,47,56,57, schiapkohl, Rita 1101 . . .34,56,58, 60,63 Schlapkohl, Sharon 191 . . .,36, 56, 58 Schlapkohl, Sue 1111 . . . 20,32, 54,60 Schnoor, Gary 1111 . . . 32,4l,50,52, 53 Schuett, Karen 1101 . . . 34,35,53,56,57,60,62 Schumaker, Dan 1121 . . . 25,30 Schwarz, Sharon 1121 . . . 20,25 Seibel, Ricky 191 . . . 36,47 Semsch, Carol 1121 . . . 25,59,66 Semsch, Jay 191 . . . 36,41,47,52,54 Semsch, Tom 1111 . . . 32,41,47,52,53,62 Sessler, Richard 1121 . . . 13,20,24,25,27,28,30,56, 57,58,59,60,61,64,72 Siebke, Wayne 1111 . . . 32,33,41,52 Sinkler, Hollie 1101 . . . 34,42,46,49, 53,54, 58,62 Smith, Stephen 191 . . . 36,50,54 Smith, Stephen 1101 . . . 34,41,46,53,56 Sohsen, Nancy 1101 . . . 34,38,53,60,63 Stecher, Darlene 1101 . . . 34 Stecher, Dean 1101 . . . 34 Stecher, Deanna 1121 . . . 20,26,59,62,63 Steffen, Linda 1111 . . . 32,49, 52,63 Stine, Burtnett191 . . . 36,41,47,68 Stoffer, Tim 1111 . . . 45,54,62 Stoltenberg, Clyde 1121 . . . 13,l5,20,26,29,30,54, 55,56,57,60,61,64,65 Stoltenberg, Dick 1121 . . . 13,2O,24,25,26,30,58, 60,61,72 Stoltenberg, Ken 1121 . . . 26,27,28,56, 57 Stoltenberg, Steve 191 . . . 36,56,57 T Tank, Lee 1101 . . . 34,41,50,56 Thede, Leslie 1111 . . . 13,32,33,47,52,56,64,65,72 Thoene, Bruce 1101 . . . 34,4l,47 Thoene, Judy 1121 . . . 26,60 Thoma, Jeff 1101 . . . 34,41,47,52 Toft, Judy 1111 . . . 32,53,54, 58, 60,61,64 Trede, Mary 1121 . . . 20,26,53,59,62 Treimer, Ken 1121 . . . 26 Turkle, Marion 1121 . . . 27 Tyler, Jerry 1121 . . . 27,28 V Vande Walle, Stanley 1101 . . . 34 Varney, Russell 1111 . . . 32 Voelkers, Dick 1111 . . . 32 Voelkers, Linda 1121 . . . 27,30,53,56,58,59,60,61, 62,63,64,72 W Waack, John 1111 . . . 32 Waack, Philip 1101 . . . 34,47 Weih, Ludalle 191 . . . 36,38,53 Wells, Shirley 1111 . . . 32,53,54,56,57,58 West, Bill 1111 . . . 13,32,5o,52,64,72 West, Jack 1111 . . . 32 Whitmer, Judy 1101 . . . 34,46,57 Whitmer, Shirley 1121 . . . 27,42,46,52,62,63 Wichelmann, Gene 1111 . . . 32,52,57 Willroth, Debbie 1101 . . . 34 Wilson, Herbert 191 . . . l3,36,41,46,5O,52,54,56,57 Wilson, Lynne 1121 . . . 13,20,27,30,38,39,49,52,53, 58,59,60,61,64,66,67,69,72 Wirth, David 191 . . . 36,41,46,62 Wirth, Gloria 1121 . . . 27,42,49,52,53,56,60,62,64 Workman, Dennis 1121 . . . 27,41,47,52,53,60 Wuif, Richard 191 . . . 36,46,5O,57 Wulf, Steve 1111 . . . 32,48,52,57,62 Y Young, Bob 191 . . . 36,55, 56, 57 Young, Pat 1101 . . . 34, 53,54, 58,60,62,64 Young, Philip 1111 . . . 32,33,55,57,64,72 Z Zimmermann, Sarah Jane 1121 . . . 27,54,57, 58,60 62 J N , CN Qgma, ... 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