Exira High School - Exiran Yearbook (Exira, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1976 volume:

EXIRA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL EXIRA, IOWA 1 1 d ministrat ion 4 0 ational Honor ill HanorSuSaht! , 49 5 ?jji rgani nations %|P (FFA,FHA,5ES) 50 f hcarlcadcrs 12 rom 53 [ffc dication ifliH' rama 15 (jJucGns 58 l-ra 18 R°HaltS 59 |p ootbal) 20 Seniors 65 ©olf 23 E3J3 rack 111 cachers 81 omecoming 24 0 0s ful paopk— A m.m 0‘9n'tors, Cooks. M •III� secretaries, ads) 1 i, 0 nstrumental music 28 U 7 olicuball ¥ ocal % 0 unior high 30 Wrostlin3 100 Kids 35 W -citing dnl. events 102 0 cadcrs m (Student council llllll ClaSS officers ,44 carbook 106 P usicals 46 llllll people 108 2 A DMINISTRATION SCHOOL BOARD LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert Nymand Larry Jacobsen, Harold Godwin, Robbie Robinson, Marlin Gutzmer. This year was Mr. Narak's first year at EHS. Before he came to Exira he taught at Westwood, which is close to Sioux City, for five years. Mr. Gutzmer has been here for a total of ten years. The first five were spent teaching, for the next three he was Guidance Counselor, and the past two years he has been the Superintendent. JR. HI BASKETBALL 7th GIRLS: BACK ROW; Robin Juelsgaard, Carla Wiskus, Luann Kyndesen, Coach Smith, Becky Hill, Karolyn Stockwell, Debbie Grif- fin, manager. FRONT ROW; Susan Jensen, Angie Peppers, Christy Paulson, Kathy Akers, Sherri Wilkerson, Sally Andersen. 7th BOYS: BACK ROW; Tom Benton, Brett Bengard, Todd Akers, Larry Phelps, Mark Johnson. FRONT ROW; Coach Stam, Dean Wedemeyer, Tom Simpson, Mike Hennick, Jon Bauer, Kurt Christensen. A L L 8th GIRLS: BACK ROW; Laurie Jeppesen, Kristen Fett, Bernie Kommes, Tracy Petersen, Jan Smith, Sheryl Schwisow, MIDDLE ROW; Janie Kelly, Jane Roberts, Diane Lauritsen, Linda Hansen, Dawn Ki- telinger, Joni Jensen, FRONT ROW; Debbie Grif- fin, manager, Tereas Eddy, Linda Hilsabeck, Tanya Hoegh, LuAnn Haley, Brenda Hansen, Coach Smith. 8th BOYS: BACK ROW; Mike Thompson, manager Mike Bro, Jeff Baylor, Craig Akers, Kurt Nelson, Ken Wulf, Jeff Nymand, manager. FRONT ROW; Jeff Godwin, Mitch Rowley, Kent Tibben, Fred Muhr, Bill Bintner, Coach Stam. 5 VIKINGETTE PRIDE VARSITY Exira 34 Anita 54 ii 29 A vo-Ha 28 ii 27 Elk Horn 62 n 32 Griswold 61 n 22 Audubon 66 ii 53 Glidden-Ralston 64 ii 18 Guthrie Center 65 n 36 Bayard 60 n 43 Coon Rapids 75 ii 37 Irwin 44 ii 31 Manilla 86 n 36 Scranton 58 ii 46 Glidden-Ralston 44 ii 53 Guthrie Center 71 n 36 Coon Rapids 46 n 45 Bayard 58 n 32 Manilla 76 ii 43 Scranton 68 ii 38 Panora- Linden 55 SECTIONALS Exira 49 Elk Horn 66 ii 54 Walnut 56 COON VALLEY ALL CONFERENCE Judi Ballou—Second Team Jr. Cristie Hansen—Honorable Men- tion, Guard, Sr. Sally Wedemeyer—Honorable Mention, Guard, Jr. Diane May—Honorable Mention, Guard, Jr. CO-CAPTAINS Londa Toft and Deb Erickson Five seniors, five juniors, six sophomores, seven freshman, two managers, one chaperone, and two coaches all made up the 1975-76 Vikingette basketball team. Although they didn't win many games they had several memorable events: chosing team captains, forgetting your shoes at the school, a contagious disease (sprained ankles) infecting the guard court, biting an opponent's head, and trying to undress with the opponent's coaches walking through the locker room. The freshmen had their own unforgettable moments: starting on varsity, having to be taken to the hospital, and playing part of a game with only five players. And who can forget Mr. Scudder's FLYING TEETH !?! JV Exira 36 Audubon 51 n 22 Glidden-Ralston 24 w 37 Irwin 54 •i 32 Glidden-Ralston 18 ii 18 Anita 55 n 36 A vo Ha 34 ii 28 Manilla 59 ii 33 Elk Horn 63 30 Anita 48 ii 33 Coon Rapids 54 n 28 Manilla 75 M 37 Audubon 50 II 33 Adair-Casey 50 29 Panora- Linden 42 w JV 1ST ROW; Peggy Johnson, Debbie Bintner, Dawn Lari more, Tami Petersen, Lynette Thompson, Don- na Wedemeyer, 2ND ROW; Coach Joslin, Tammy Eddy, Cherly Best, Janell Wahlert, Janelle Hansen, Peggy Christensen, Lori Turner, Sherrill Larsen, Not Pictured, Tammle Pedersen and Sue Schroeter. VARSITY FRONT: Dawn Larimore, 2ND ROW; Tammy Eddy, Lynette Thompson, 3RD ROW; Diane May, Judi Ballou, Sally Wede- meyer, 4TH ROW; Janelle Hansen, Janell Wahlert, Sarah Walker, Cheryl Best, 5TH ROW; Jan Crees, Deb Erickson, Londa Toft, Cristie Hansen, Vicki Turner, 6TH ROW; Bren- da Fett, Mgr., Coach Scudder, Miss Beckfield, Chaparone, Coach Joslin, Pat Wahlert, Mgr. 7 VIKING SHOOTERS To many, the season is just liked all the others, but to the coaches and the team it's one-of-a-kind. What is that makes the season what is is? It's the trials (playing on an injured leg), temptations (wish- ing you could fight against the ref's call), humor (knocking your man over and the ref calling him for the foul), aggravations (your opponent making a field goal in the last second to win the game by 2 points or fouling out in your last game), and the never ending determination (giving 100 percent re- gardless of the score). The Vikings finished the sea- son with 49.1 offensive average and a 48.9 deffen- sive average. Zach Andersen and Mitch Schlater were chosen by the team to represent them as captains. Andersen also took the honor of Most Valuable player and Rick Thompson was selected by the team as the Most Improved player. VARSITY FRONT: Coach Pedersen, Coach Holiday. L TO R: Jeff Hilsabeck, Jim Huff, Steve Albertson, Rick Thompson, Ken Akers, Craig Davis, Zach Andersen, Steve Nadler, Mitch Schlater, Greg Hilsabeck, Lyle Christensen. Not Pictured: Jeff Roberts, Paul Nielsen. L TO R, 1ST ROW: Coach Holliday, Jim Huff, Jeff Hilsa- beck, Craig Davis, Greg Hilsabeck, Coach Pedersen. 2ND ROW: Tom Christensen, Brad Lensch, Jeff Nielsen, Joe Walker. 3RD ROW: Todd Phelps, Robert Erickson, Ron Huff, Mike Albertson. Not Pictured: Jeff Roberts, Paul Nielsen. JV Exira 26 Manilla 80 Exira 35 Elk Horn 25 Exira 40 Glidden--Ralston 41 Exira 32 Glidden--Ralston 61 Exira 50 Anita 43 Exira 50 Coon Rapids 44 Exira 44 Manilla 48 Exira 53 Adair--Casey 51 Exira 74 Avo—Ha 43 Exira 57 Anita 59 m Exira 36 VARSITY Elk Horn 42 Exira 32 Griswold 37 Exira 55 Audubon 38 Exira 53 Glidden--Ralston 35 Exira 54 Guthrie Center 42 Exira 61 Bayard 37 Exira 53 Coon Rapids 55 Exira 41 Manilla 51 Exira 45 Scranton 66 Exira 57 Glidden—Ralston 58 Exira 57 Guthrie Center 61 Exira 47 Coon Rapids 57 Exira 62 Bayard 35 Exira 40 Mani 11 a 54 Exira 45 Scranton 67 Exira 47 Avo—Ha 54 Exira 47 Anita 43 SECTIONALS Exira 63 Adair—Casey 43 Exira 45 Greenfield 64 CONFERENCE CHAMPS What do you get when you mix 17 boys, one coach, a lot of work, talent, potential, encouragement, and enthusiasm together? What else, but the Exira Baseball team and the Conference trophy. Every- one on the team made this season one to be remembered for the better. Mark Paulsen and Tom Eagen were chosen MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS for their many contributions to the season. Exira 10 Coon Rapids 0 ii 11 Manilla 1 ii 5 Adair-Casey 14 ii 5 Glidden-Ralston 6 ii 3 Guthrie Center 2 ii 2 Guthrie Center 4 ii 6 Glidden-Ralston 0 n 10 Anita 0 n 12 Anita 8 ii 1 Scranton 2 ii 5 Adair-Casey 9 ii 2 Scranton 1 ii 7 Bayard 4 ii 10 Manilla 4 ii 10 Bayard 0 SECTIONALS Exira 10 Anita 0 ii 2 Elk Horn 4 10 L TO R. FRONT ROW: James Kilworth, Dean Wilkerson, Brett Black, Steve Albertsen, Mark Paulsen, Jim Hargens, John Kilworth. BACK ROW: Mitch Schlater, Jeff Roberts, Jim Nelson, Ken Akers, Dave Wilkerson, Rick Thompson, Tom Egan. Not pictured: Randy Esbeck, Dennis Esbeck, Robert Erickson, Coach Ken Stam. ALL CONFERENCE HONORS Honorable Mention--Rick Thompson, 3B First Team—Steve Albertson, 2B First Team — Dave Wilkerson, IB First Team—Tom Eagen, catcher First Team — Mark Paulsen, pitcher SOFTBALL What does the Softball team remember most about this year? A few of the highlights in- clude: getting hit in the nose by a knee, play- ing 3 extra-inning games in a row, only 10 players at a game, playing home games at 4:00 (the park lights were broken), practicing for 2 hours before a game, playing a 9 inning game (3 1 2 hours), 11 games before a prac- tice, sliding down a hill sideways in the bus on a fresh oiled road, trying to hit the ball with your finger, and playing Audubon six times in Fall Softball. FALL Exira 3 Irwin 15 •i 8 Walnut 10 ii 21 Audubon 26 n 18 Coon Rapids 4 ii 13 Audubon 1 n 17 Audubon 16 ii 7 West Hamilton 14 ii 4 Anita 7 ii 2 Woodbine 21 ii 8 Guthrie Center 5 it 14 Stuart-Menlo 13 n 10 Audubon 11 it 6 Audubon 11 SECTIONALS Exira 14 Elk Horn-Kimb. 15 ALL CONFERENCE HONOR Shelli Peppers—1st Team, centerfield, jr. L TO R FROM TOP. Shelli Peppers, Mona Olsen, Colleen Nelson, Peggy Christensen, Tammy Eddy, Diane Sch- later, Peggy Johnson, Sarah Walker, Diane May, Donna Wedemeyer, Dawn Lari more, Judi Ballou. CENTER: Coach Scuddpr SUMMER Exira 1 Adel 11 n 10 Coon Rapids 6 it 3 Manilla 4 ii 13 Adair-Casey 10 ii 16 Glidden-Ralston 13 n 10 Guthrie Center 25 if 13 Guthrie Center 8 ii 2 Scranton 12 n 4 Manilla 11 ii 6 Glidden-Ralston 9 n 3 Anita 14 ii 8 Anita 22 ii 8 Scranton 6 n 10 Adair-Casey 7 n 6 Bayard 8 ii 6 Bayard 4 ii 3 Elk Horn-Kimb. 10 ii 6 Audubon 8 ii 21 Audubon 10 SECTIONALS Exira 14 Elk Horn-Kimb. 15 11 FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS: Debbie Erickson, Jan Crees, Diane May, Pam Kelly, Tammy Eddy, Diane Schlater. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: Kim Nelson, Diane Schlater, Becky Bintner, Barb Madsen, Pam Kelly. WRESTLING CHEERLEADERS: Collette Black, Joni Bauer, Linda Thomp- son, Collette Johnson. CHEERLEADERS By cheering at the Jr. High games and putting on pep rallies, the Jr. High cheerleaders gained valuable experience for their future years in high school. Basketball Cheerleaders: FRONT, Jamie Han- sen, L. TO R., Sonya Hansen, Jean Krogh, Denise Dennis Football Cheerleaders: L. TO R., Janie Kelly, Angie Peppers, Teresa Eddy, Tracy Petersen, Karen Stockwell, Sherri Wilkerson. The 1976 Annual Staff would like to dedicate this yearbook to Bernard Andersen. Bernard is probably the most over-worked person in the school. Besides his normal chores and the things he finds for him- self to do, he is often asked to do a special favor for someone. Many times a day you can hear: Hey, Bernard, would you unlock the locker room for me? ... Bernard, have you found my notebook lying around? ... Bernard, is it O.K. for me to to get something out of the boiler room? ... Would you unlock the door for me, Bernard, I need the cam- era, ... Bernard, I lost my basketball shoes, and my mom will kill me if I don't find them. Have you seen any lying around? ...and so on. Bernard, all we have to say now is—THANK YOU! E D I C A T I 0 N 15 ABOVE: Ramona Olsen was named Outstanding Performer at State Speech Contest. RIGHT: Rose- anne Davis and Nadine Molgaard participated in large group contest. J DRAMA SPEECH RIGHT: Speech Contestants, BACK ROW: Steve Albertsen, Jan Crees, Mrs. Talbot, Deb Erickson, Dave Larimore. FRONT: Faye Petersen, Rose- anne Davis, Mona Olsen, Cristie Hansen, Donna Dennis. BELOW: State Speech Contestants, Rose- anne Davis, Interpretive Prose —I, Humorous—II; Deb Erick- son, Prose—I; Dave Larimore, Radio News—II; Mona Olsen, Poetry—I; Jan Crees, Expository Address; Mrs. Talbot. BACK ROW: Deb Erickson, Cyndi Pet- ersen, Jan Crees, Deb Bintner, Diane Schlater, Linda Thompson, Collette Johnson, Diane Lau- ri tsen, FRONT ROW: Tammy Eddy, Pam Kelly, Becky Bint- ner, Kim Nelson, Dawn Larimore, Joni Bauer, Julie Bartelt. DRILL TEAM Being the first year the drill team has existed, many new experiences developed. The problems included trying to get all 15 girls together to practice, and being late to the Car- roll parade, and having to dress in the street. 17 rn [Football THE MIGHTY VIKINGS SCORES VARSITY Exira 22 Elk Horn-Kimballton 7 ii ii 12 Bayard 6 n n 26 Scranton 20 ii ii 14 Manilla 13 ii ii 18 Greenfield 14 it n 28 Coon Rapids 7 ii ii 22 Glidden-Ralston 42 ii ii 6 Guthrie Center 34 II N 0 Griswold 33 JV Exira 6 Audubon 14 n ii 20 Bayard 0 n ii 12 Scranton 14 n it 6 Manilla 49 ii n 34 Greenfield 0 ii ii 14 Coon Rapids 0 n ii 22 Glidden-Ralston 14 20 J . JZh •' f J1 a rsw i 1 X.% i iwt � V n.. iw A .■ LEFT SIDE, BOTTOM TO TOP, Steve Albertsen, Brett Black, John Asberry, Randy Esbeck, Mark Madsen, Jeff Hilsa- beck, Dennis Esbeck, Jeff Nielsen, Bill Juhl. 2ND COLUMN, Zach Andersen, Steve Hansen, Jim Nelson, Steve John- son, Kevin Nelson, Pat Crawley, Jeff Munch, John Ki I worth, Jeff Roberts, Coach Pedersen, MIDDLE, Jim Hargens. RIGHT SIDE, 1ST COLUMN, Dave Lar- imore, Bruce Bro, Mitch Schlater, Jeff Bauer, Rick Freeman, Greg Hilsabeck, Paul Nielsen, Brad Lensch, Tom Chris- tensen, Coach Smith. 2ND COLUMN, Roger Dennis, Rick Thompson, Brad Johnson, Scott Hansen, James Kilworth, Tom Kilworth, Joe Walker, Todd Phelps, Dean Lauritsen. The Football season at E.H.S. was as unforgettable as it was successful. Who can forget the J.V.-Varsity scrimmage or Dave Lari more breaking the thousand yard mark? None of the freshmen will forget initiation at the end of the year, or carrying the seniors up the hill. All of Exira has memories of six straight victories, and of be- ing bombed by rocks after BEATING MANILLA AT THEIR HOMECOMING! In post season honors, Exira was led by Dave Lari more, who was a 1st Team All- conference selection on both offense and defense. He was also chosen All-Southwest Iowa, and Honorable Men- tion All-State. Other Vikings receiving honors were 1st Team, Mitch Schlater, Zach Andersen, and Jim Hargens, and Honorable Mention, Roger Dennis and Steve Hansen. Coaches for the 1975 season were Mac Smith, in his 4th year at EHS, and Jim Peder- sen, in his 2nd year. 21 Wvx Hi m mi i 7TH GRADE ROW 1: Pete Hill, Tom Muhr, Tom Simpson, Jon Bauer; ROW 2: Keith Yonnahme, Mark Johnson, Brett Bengard, Kent Christensen; ROW 3: Todd Akers, Tom Benton, Larry Phelps, Darren Walker; ROW 4: Mark Davis, Taylor Wilson. JR. HI FOOTBALL 8TH GRADE: ROW 1: Mitch Rowley, Jeff Nymand, Jeff Godwin, Kent Tibben; ROW 2: Bill Bintner, Randy Juelsgaard, Fred Murh, Kurt Nelson; ROW 3: Jeff Baylor, Rick Ander- sen, Ken Wulf, Don Fredericksen; ROW 4: Mike Bro, Craig Wiskus. Guthrie Center 1 r 0 1 Tex i r a 28 Elk Horn 6 J Kira 8 Manilla 54 f Tixira 0 Adair- Casey Exira 20 Audubon Exira 0 ROW 1: Dean Wilkerson, Steve Benton, Brad Lensch, Duane Jeppe- sen. ROW 2: Dean Laurit- sen, Paul Niel- son, Rick Free- man, Tom Christensen, Robert Erick- Barb Madsen was medalist at all duals and Conference Meet She was second place medalist at Section- ROW 1: Tammy Eddy, Barb Madsen, Jan Crees, Dawn Larimore, Diane Schlater. ROW 2: Brenda Johnson, Lynette Thompson, Mary Hennick, Lisa Benton F Us Girls Them 225 Anita 239 227 Coon Rapids 226 249 Guthrie 259 224 Glidden 268 225 Glidden 281 219 Guthrie 230 238 Coon Rapids 224 Us Boys Them 222 Anita 184 219 Scranton 191 215 Guthrie—202 Coon R. 178 225 Anita 173 214 G lidden 169 234 G lidden 193 221 Glidden 176 212 Guthrie 184 205 Coon R. 180 als and fourth place at Districts. 23 Hi OMECOMING The week of October 13-17 was the busiest ever seen at EHS this year. The original preparations started far in advance, but everything had to come together that week, with a large part of the student body in- volved. The football team worked diligent- ly In preparation for a tough game with Glidden, one of the top teams in the state. The Student Council was busy making mo- biles and other decorations and rechecking plans. The band and pom-pom team pol- ished their drills at early morning prac- tices. The classes planned and painted win- dows downtown, and one class even ended up scrubbing the sidewalk. Thursday brought the voting for the queen and her court, and later that night, the an- nual bonfire was held. Since it didn't last too long, some of the players, cheerleaders, and lots of the students threw together a snake dance that went down the middle of main street. That event was one that many people, including Al and the town cop, will never forget. 26 Candidates and their Escorts: FRONT: Flower girl, Beth Wah- lert, Ring Bearer, Tommy Na- ra k; L TO R: Steve Hansen, Darla Schlater, Rick Thompson, Peggy Osborn, Mitch Schlater, Becky Bintner, Jim Hargens, Jan Crees, Zach Andersen, Cyn- di Petersen, Jim Nelson, Anitra Krogh, Dave Lari more, Deb Erickson, Steve Albertsen, Julie Benton, Bruce Bro, Julie Bar- telt, Brett Black, Kristi Rasmus- sen, Roger Dennis, and Barb Madsen. The big day was Friday, October 17. School dismissed at 1:30 for Coronation. Master of Ceremonies Andy Hays introduced Miss Beckfield, who sang Old Devil Moon . Then, to a drum roll, he announced the queen and her court. A surprised Becky Bintner reigned as queen, with her court of Princess Cyndi Petersen, Countess Jan Crees, Duchess Darla Schlater, and Lady of the Court Barb Madsen. School was then released for the parade and the pep rally in City Park. Friday evening was a time of excitement, pain, pride, disappointment, and lots of fun. At halftime, the band and drill team put on an excellent show, and the queen and court were introduced to the crowd. Prizes for the car and window competitions were announced, with the Senior class sweeping the honors. They received 1st place for their car We're going to Bust Glidden, and their window Spirit of '76 Declares a Victory . The only damper to the evening was the loss to Glid- den, 22-42, which ended our six-game winning streak. After the game, the dance was held, with Forte pro- viding the music. The end of the dance at 12:30 brought to an end the excitement of A Space Oddysey . Instrumental music THEY MAKE MUSIC, NOT JUST NOTES CONCERT L TO R, 1ST ROW: Sarah Walker, Donna Wedemeyer, Peggy Johnson, Roseanne Davis, Brenda Johnson, Donna Dennis. 2ND ROW: Susan Clemen- sen, Jodi Rattenborg, Glenna Rowley, Vicki Turner, Lynette Thompson, Mr. Svendson, Lisa Benton,Colleen Nelson, Mary Hennick, Jean Nelson. 3RD ROW: Diane Schlater, Toni Bengard, Vicki Bintner, Randy Esback, Judi Ballou, Peggy Christensen, Debbie Davis, Brenda Fett, Lori Turner, Jeff Nielsen, AT DRUMS: Bruce Bro. NEW UNIFORMS Being a member of band brought about some of the usual events that take place and also gave us some new experiences, like being weighed and measured for the new uniforms, standing up for crossing your legs while playing, staying in for chewing gum, having a friendly letter exchange with the school paper, and having a drill team. There were also the times we were giving the director a personnal critique, marching on the frost covered ground, having fun on the return trip from Adventure Land, recei- ving a II at large group contest, getting the wall painted in the band room, and finally, ordering the new uniforms. Oh, but let's not forget the annual breakfast when someone came two hours late, the water fight, the human barbecue, Lisa's waffle batter that you could cut with a knife, and the flat tire. PEP BAND L TO R, 1ST ROW: Jeff Nielsen, Lisa Benton, Bruce Bro, Lynette Thompson, Donna Schwab, Lori Turner, Mr. Svendson. 2ND ROW: Brenda Fett, Mike Bro, Debbie Davis. 3RD ROW: Mary Hennick, Randy Esbeck, Tonya Hoegh, Jeff Godwin, Jean Nelson, 4TH ROW: Toni Bengard, Vicki Bintner, Colleen Nel- son, Roseanne Davis, Jane Roberts, Donna Wedemeyer, Peggy Johnson, Sarah Walker, Susan Clemensen, Diane Schlater. 5TH ROW: Donna Dennis, Brenda Johnson, Jodi Rattenborg, Teresa Eddy, Dawn Kitelinger, Glenna Rowley, Sharia Jacobsen, Vicki Turner. 6TH ROW: Peggy Christensen, Judi Ballou, Mitch Row- ley. CONTEST I Roseanne Davis, Flute Solo ROW 1: Dawn Kitelinger, Sharia Jacobsen, Kristen Fett, Sally Andersen, Tammy Andersen, Jane Roberts. ROW 2- Teresa Eddy, Lisa Hansen, Ber- nie Kommas, Jeff Godwin, Kent Christensen, Tanya Hoegh. ROW 3: Tom Petersen, Denise Dennis, Dean Wedemeyer, Mitch Rowley, Mike Bro, Deb- bie Schwab, Mr. Svendsen. Though it was old hat for the eighth graders, the seventh graders experi- enced their first year with the High School Band. Activities started early this summer with a trip to Adventureland when Mr. Svendsen got wetter than the kids. Angie Peppers will always remember marching around Ad- ventureland Square. It was fun, considering we almost didn't make it when our tire went bad. Next major project was learning to march. Good thing the Jr. High march with the High School because the High School was in the minority during early morning practice. Jeff and Debbie always worked twice as hard chasing their music down the field. And last, but certainly not least, we got measured for the new uniforms and had our vital figures announced to the world. ROW 1: Dean Wedemeyer, Kent Christensen, Tam- my Andersen, Tom Petersen, Denise Dennis, Tanya Hoegh, Kristen Fett, Sharia Jacobson, Sally Andersen ROW 2: Mitch Rowley, Teresa Eddy, Bernie Kom- mas, Jeff Godwin, Mike Bro, Janie Roberts, Debbie Schwab, Dawn Kitelinger, Lisa Hansen. 30 Cathy A kers Todd Akers Kathy Andersen Sally Andersen Jon Bauer Brett Bengard Tom Benton Kent Christensen Linda Coglon Mark Davis Rodney Dennis Diane Doonan Alex Eberle Debbie Griffin Jamie Hansen Mike Hennick Becky Hill Randy Huff SEVENTH GRADE BEGINNINGS The seventh graders started the year off with a bang (of their locker doors.) It seemed that after standing there for several minutes trying to get a locker open, one of the upper classmen would come along and slam it shut. They also seemed to be eager beavers to be in school, considering one got up at 5 am to get ready on the first day. Even though they were the youngest kids in school, they thought big. One girl went with an older man (sophomore) and they had a boy who thought he was the casanova kid. If they didn't learn anything else, they learned how to open a door with their hands and not their feet. Like all seventh graders before them, they ask the question Will we ever become seniors? 31 Mark Johnson Paulette Marxen Angie Peppers Shelly Schroeter Darren Walker Virginia Johnson Tom Muhr David Petersen Tom Simpson Dean Wedemeyer Robin Juelsgaard Craig Parmely Tom Petersen Karol yn Stockwell Taylor Wilson Jean Krogh Christy Paulson David Rasmussen Keith Vonnahme Sherri Wilkersen 8TH RULES THE JR. HI Craig Akers Kay Anderson Rick Andersen Tammy Andersen Jeff Baylor Bill Bintner Mike Bro Dave Dennis Denise Dennis Teresa Eddy Kristen Fett Don Fredericksen Jeff Godwin LuAnn Haley Brenda Hansen Linda Hansen Sonya Hansen Ted Hansen Linda Hilsabeck Tanya Hoegh Sharia Jacobsen Joni Jensen They will always remember the good times they had and we will remember the times we wished they had had soundproof rooms. Some enjoyed the faculty-senior battle so much that they decided to start one of their own. Finally, proving their potential after spending what seemed like years on their newspaper, it finally ap- peared in the AUDOBON COUNTY JOURNAL. 33 COLUMN 1; Laurie Jeppe- sen, Dennis Kommes, Kurt Nelson, Tracy Petersen, Sheryl Schwisow, Mike Thompson. COLUMN 2; Mitch Jesperson, Diane Lauritsen, Jeff Nymand, Jane Roberts, Susan Simp- son, Kent Tibben. rf l COLUMN 3; Laurie Johnson, Fred Muhr, Cheryl Petersen, Mitch Rowley, Jan Smith, Craig Wiskus. COLUMN 4; Randy Juelsgaard, Mitch Munch, Teresa Petersen, Debbie Schwab, Ken Wulf. 34 Being freshmen included finally being in high school and then starting the year off with a bang (having several members get caught in the parking lot.) Being as energetic as they were, they took easy courses and lots of Study Halls. The courses they did take included P.E. where they played flag football (and got their shorts pulled off instead of the flags.) Another class was science, in which they made rockets and also tried to gas the whole school. Many of the freshmen just couldn't seem to keep away from the office and the English class enjoyed making friends with a substitute teacher. Mike Albert sen Rodney Andersen Joni Bauer I D S Steve Benton Debbie Bintner Tom Bintner Becky Christensen Peggy Christensen Susan Clemson Sharon Coglon Debbie Davis Victor Doonan Roger Hansen BACK TO THE BOTTOM Tom Hansen Ron Huff Dave Jayne 35 Monte Jespereen Colette Johnson Leisha Johnson Mitch Johnson Peggy Johnson Lorina Johnston Billy Juhl Cynthia Kilworth Brad Lensch Scott Madsen Tamara Marxen Richy McHugh Sheldon Metheny Jean Nelson Lynn Nelson Paul Nielson Randy Payne Kert Pedersen 36 LI esa Pedersen Tammle Pedersen Todd Phelps Jodi Rattenborg Ken Rench Cherle Schlater Scott Schlater Sue Schroeter Mike Sorenson Phil Sorenson Linda Thompson Doug Tibken Shelley Tibken Scott Toft Janell Wahlert Jon Wahlert Joe Walker Donna Wedemeyer Tami Peterson 37 Cheryl Best Vicki Bintner Colette Black Tom Christensen Chris Clausen Pat Crawley Glenn Duff Tammy Eddy SOPHOMORES The class of 78 had many good times this year. Biology seemed to be the class that taught them the most, starting with a dog who urinated on Tammy. (Who put ink on the gerbals?) Diane did the splits in Algebra II class and popped her knee. All the sophomores will remember those fun term papers they did!! Of course, class rings are also on top of the list. Fianlly, 1st hour Jesus Freaks praying for a win make P.E. tolerable. Lia Erickson Robert Erickson Dennis Esbeck Rick Freeman Mike Haley Linda Hansen Rick Hansen Ronda Hansen 38 Scott Hansen Mary Hennlck Greg Hilsabeck Jeff Hilsabeck Duane Jeppesen Brenda Johnson Perry Madsen Nadine Molgaard Susan Muhr v Jeff Munch Kim Nelson Jeff Nielson Ron Nielson Julie Paulsen Jeff Roberts Glenna Rowley Dave Schlater Diane Schlater Lynette Thompson Lori Turner Not pictured: Colleen Nelson 40 h vimen JUNIORS WE ARE DEPENDABLE!! The juniors had many new tasks this year. The first of these was running the concession stands. Next was PROM! Organizing prom, almost having a Friday night prom, and voting twice on a band were only a few of their troubles. Not all the time was spent on serious activities. They had time for hiding briefcases and shoot- ing paper wads for bottles of pop. But for the first time they looked forward to graduation and their last year in school. Ken Akers John Asberry Judi Ballou Jeff Bauer Linda Bintner Doug Christensen Lyle Christensen Debbie Coglon James Crawley Craig Davis Roseanne Davis Donna Dennis Donna Duff Randy Esbeck Jim Ericksen Brenda Fett 42 Jerry Jensen Scott Jespersen Brad Johnson Penny Johnson Steve Johnson Pam Kelly T erri Logue Jeff Madsen Mark Madsen Dianna May Jana Nelson Kevin Nelson Robert Nymand Brad Olsen Shelli Peppers Deb Walker Sarah Walker Sally Wedemeyer Dean Wilkerson Tom Young EADERS BACK ROW, Mr. Narak, Andy Hays, Mike Albert- sen, Jeff Nymand, Tom Petersen, Mark Davis, Lyle Christensen, FRONT; Deb Erickson, Jan Smith, Pam Kelly, Diane Schlater, Tammy Eddy, Cyndi Petersen, Deb Bintner. Andy Hays, Student Council President. Jr .—SITTING; Shelli Peppers, Sally Wedemeyer, Pam Kelly, Randy Es- beck, STANDING; Brad Johnson, Ken Akers. 7th—Sherri Wllkersen, BACK ROW; Jon Bauer, Todd Akers, Larry Phelps. Frosh.—FROM BOTTOM; Lynn Nelson, Steve Ben- ton, Dave Jayne, Kennl Rench. Soph.—CLOCKWISE; Greg Hilsabeck, Vicki Bintner, Colleen Nelson, Scott Hansen. Srs.— KNEELING; Steve Albertsen, Jim Hargens, STANDING: Mark Kilworth, Anitra Krogh. 8th—Kurt Nelson, Traci Petersen, Randy Juelsgaard. USICAL FINIAN’S RAINBOW Jim Nelson as Buzz Collins; Ron Neilson as the Sheriff; Jan Crees as Susan Mahoney; Tom Christensen as Henry; Andy Hays as Finian Mc- Lonergan; Debbie Erickson as Sharon McLonergan; Bruce Bro as Woody Mahoney; Steve Nadler as Og; Kirk Timmerman as Howard; Steve Albert- sen as Senator Rawkins; Lynn Nelson as Mr. Robust; Joe Walker as Mr. Shears; Mona Ol- son, Londa Toft, Vicki Turner as Gospelleers; Robert Erickson as Preacher; Paige Beck- field as Director. 46 FINIAN'S RAINBOW will always be remembered for its laughter and tears. There was the wee, wee hut and having to throw out the bird. The deputies' problems in- cluded being allergic to liz- ard's dust and insisting on say- ing her own father at all the wrong times. Highlights of the production were that terr- ible snort in the middle of the wedding, having a twinkle toes chorus, and that unfor- gettable NECESSITY . Cer- tain members of the chorus found out they made better blacks than whites and the gospelleers jived their hearts out. And, after all this fuss, the yearbook lost all the play negatives. Thanks, Darrell Warrin, for your help. 47 JR. HIGH MUSICAL PIRATES OF PENZANCE This year the Jr. High chorus put on the musical production Pirates of Penzance for their parents and the grade school. The chorus will probably remember most making the rocks for the set. Also the fact that the play, which was suppose to last 45 minutes only lasted 20. Accompanying them was Faye Petersen Csat I Pirate King—Kent Tibben Ruth—Diane Lauritsen Frederick—Tom Petersen Mabel—Tanya Hoegh Major General—Tom Muhr Sergeant Police — Mike Bro Samuel—Tom Benton Kate—Cathy Akers Isabel—Shelly Schroeter Edith—Susan Jensen Cast II Pirate King—Mike Bro Ruth—Laurie Jeppesen Frederick—Tom Benton Mabel—Denise Dennis Major General—Tom Petersen Sergeant Police — Kent Tibber Samuel — Alex Eberle Kate—Karoline Stockwell Isabel—Shelly Schroeter Edith—Susan Jensen 46 To be a member of National Honor Society, a stu- dent must carry a 3.25 grade point average and show leadership in and out of school. With 17 members this year, N.H.S. is at its highest level in Exira for several years. Members: FRONT; Lori Turner, Vicki Turner, Cristie Hansen, Brenda Jen- sen, Nadine Molgaard, Rhonda Hansen, Glenna Rowley, BACK; Jeff Hilsabeck, Chris Clausen, Greg Hilsabeck, Rick Freeman, Andy Hays, Steve Albert- son, Ken Akers, Kirk Timmerman, Randy Esbeck, and Duane Akers. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY HONOR STUDENTS Students Carrying a 3.00 grade average or better are named Honor Students. They include: FRONT; Jeff Hilsabeck, Chris Clausen, Greg Hilsabeck,Cristie Han- sen, Brenda Jensen, Julie Benton, John Kilworth, Duane Akers, Randy Esbeck, 2ND ROW; James Kilworth, Rick Freeman, Andy Hays, Roger Dennis, Steve Albertsen, Al Pedersen, Ken Akers, Kirk Timmerman, BACK; Sally Wedemeyer, Janelle Hansen, Pat Wahlert, Vicki Turner, Lynette Thompson, Nadine Molgaard, Rhonda Hansen, Barb Madsen, Brenda Johnson, Glenna Rowley, and Lori Turner. 49 9 RGANIZATIONS FRONT ROW: Ken Akers, Treas., Scott Hansen, Rep., AI Pedersen, Sec., Steve Hansen, Pres., Randy Esbeck, V. Pres., Randy Krogh, Sent., Frank Halverson, Advisor. SECOND ROW: Sheldon Metheny, Mitch Johnson, Steve Benton, Mike Albertson, Brad Lynch, Scott Toft, Lynn Nelson, Joe Walker. THIRD ROW: Glenn Duff, Tom Kilworth, John Kilworth, Greg Hilsabeck, Bill Juhl, Paul Nielsen, Monte Jespersen, Todd Phelps. FOURTH ROW: Mike Haley, Dennis Esbeck, James Kilworth, Jeff Hilsabeck, Jeff Roberts, Dean Lauritsen, Ron Nielsen, Jeff Munch. FIFTH ROW: Randy Hansen, Lyle Christen- sen, Jeff Bauer, Mark Madsen, Brad Johnson, Rick Thompson, Scott Lauritsen. SIXTH ROW: Jeff Nielsen, Steve Johnson, John Asberry, Jim Huff, Robert Nymand, Scott Jespersen. F F A The Exira Chapter of F.F.A. is one of the most outstanding and active organizations at E.H.S. They co-hosted a Valen- tine's Dance along with other activities including an F.F.A. judging contest. The list of their accom- plishments is long. Randy Esbeck was elected District Vice-President. AI Peder- sen and Steve Hansen were named Iowa Farmers. The number of young members in this organization insures a bright future. Highlighted by a year of exciting events, the F.H.A., along with the F.F.A., sponsored a Valentines' Dance at E.H.S. The F.H.A. also kept busy by working at concessions during football season and serving at the F.F.A. Banquet. Anitra Krogh was awarded the Betty Crocker Award. Finally the group went to the Redwood Restaurant in Anita for dinner. FRONT ROW: Deb Erickson, Hist., Shelli Peppers, V. Pres., Anitra Krogh, Pres., Tammy Eddy, Sec., Mrs. Marli Haaf, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Debbie Bintner, Sally Simpson, Faye Petersen, Debbie Davis, Penny Johnson, Pam Kelly, Beth Smith, Kim Nelson, Llesa Pedersen, Donna Wedemeyer. THIRD ROW: Joni Bauer, Linda Bintner, Jan Crees, Diane May, Cheryl Best, Brenda Fett. 51 SEATED: Karen Juhl Pres., Mona Olsen, V.P., Donna Dennis, Sec.-Treas., Brenda Johnson, 2ND; Donna Duff, Julie Hansen, Jean Nelson, Jody Rattenborg, Sherri Schlater, Jana Nelson, Roseanne Davis, 3RD, Collette Johnson,Susan Clemsen, Peggy Johnson, Mr. Best, Glenna Rowley, Joyce Clausen, and Ruth Campbell. This year S.E.S. included many activities, some of which were: the convention at Denison, a trip to the Audubon Funeral Home,and helping the teachers at the grade school. The year was topped off with supper at The Pines in Atlantic. 52 “WILD WEST LIVING” To the surprise of the Seniors, the Juniors did come through with a 1976 Prom. At times the Juniors were even in doubt, like when only an average of seven people showed up to decorate with Prom only a week away and one person covering 15 flats with muslin. 1 - to +S I lllillllll As always the Junior class had its good times and its bad. Some of the bad being: having wheat paste all over the school and having to scrub floors. Trying to decorate with play practice going on, and trying to put streamers up. Some of the good times were; nam- ing places after people, and the thrill of seeing a cemetary filled with names of faculty and admini- stration. 55 A SPACE ODDYSEY QUEEN BECKY BINTNER 58 ROYALTY THE COURT: L. TO R.: Cyndi Petersen, Princess; Barb Madsen, Lady of the Court; Jan Crees, Countess; Darla Schlater, Duchess. Band Queens: L. TO R.: Vicki Turner and Brenda Fett. Valentines Ball: Jan Crees and Rick Thompson. 59 65 KIRK TIMMERMAN CRISTIE HANSEN DARLA SCHLATER LONDA TOFT STEVE ALBERTSEN STEVE HANSEN ANDY HAYS JULIE BARTELT MARY ANN TIBBEN RANDY HANSEN AL PEDERSEN 67 ZACH ANDERSEN TIM JEPPESEN PEGGY OSBORN ANITRA KROGH MARK KILWORTH BRENDA JENSEN DAVE LARIMORE PAUL PETERSEN STEVE NADLER GRADUATION Graduation this year was special because it was the Bicentennial class graduating. The speaker, Mr. Wayne Humphries, was an energetic young man who told the sen- iors to look in their own backyard. Schol- arship recipients were: Londa Toft—Terri Petersen, Linda Hess Memorial; Julie Benton—Audubon County Health Services, Nellie Peppers Memorial; Cristie Hansen —Exira Education Association; Jim Har- gens—Paul Wulf. The David Petersen Memorial was announced. 72 There were ten seniors honor students, 5 boys and 5 girls. Valedictorian was Steve Albertsen. The Salutatorian was Cristie Hansen. The twenty-three girls and twenty-three boys will always remember their graduation, even though their flowers were late. 73 CLASS NIGHT Journalism......................Steve Albertsen Speech.................................Jan Crees Art....................Vicki Turner, Andy Hays Band...............................Vicki Turner Vocal................................Andy Hays Drama................................Andy Hays Math............................Steve Albertsen Cristie Hansen Science.......................Kirk Timmerman Voc. Ag.......................................Al Pedersen Industrial Arts.............................Paul Petersen Home Ec.........................Cyndi Petersen Deb Erickson D.A.R................................Andy Hays American Legion Citizenship • • • Brenda Jensen Andy Hays Annual Staff.......................Vicki Turner Cristie Hansen Besides these awards, the class will and prophecy were read, honor students were recognized, and new members were taken into National Honor So- ciety. Letters of vocal, band, annual staff, drill team and speech were given, and awards were pre- sented to drama student council, and math helpers. y SKIP DAY! On May 5 1976 the bus pulled out from Exira at 8:30 enroute to Omaha. The first stop was Henry Doorley Zoo. The morning was spent wandering around the zoo, and at noon the Seniors met the bus from the art field trip, and everyone ate at McDonald's. Then it was out to the West Roads, where the afternoon was spent shopping, walking around, or attending one of several movies. Several events occurred that many of us (especi- ally Ben) will never forget. The day drew to a close late that afternoon when the bus pulled into Exira. 78 Being a senior is many things. Many seniors are double personalities, while other seniors are constantly stretching to reach their goals. Some seniors, while having the arm of superman, are actually mild- mannered senior class presidents. Of course, seniors always wear intelligent expressions and are full of patriotic thoughts. y 79 ★★★ •I I - JR. HI GIRL'S TRAC K SCORES Elk Horn 57 Exira 55 Anita 71 Exira 66 CONFERENCE MEET, 4th, 51 po ints BOY'S TRAC K SCORES Elk Horn 65 Exira 54 Anita 70 Exira 62 CONFERENCE MEET, 4th, 35 points R A C K NEW RECORDS Girls: Mile Relay— 4:50.5— Linda Hilsabeck Dawn Kitelinger Jane Roberts Diane Lauritsen Shot- Long 32'4 3 4 — Tanya Hoegh Jump— 100 yd. 14'11M — Linda Hilsabeck dash — 880 yd. 12.5— Linda Hilsabeck relay— Boys: 50 yd. 2:01.2— Sheryl Schwosow Jan Smith Joni Jensen Diane Lauritsen dash — 60 yd. 6.1— Jeff Baylor dash — 7.3— Jeff Baylor Discus— 112' 1 2 Jeff Baylor Shot High 38'5 Kurt Nelson Jump— 880 yd. 5'2 Ken Wulf run-- Shuttle Hurdle 2:55.0 Mike Bro Relay 1:07.9— Kent Christensen Keith Vonnahme Tom Simpson GIRLS: Cathy Akers, Susan Jensen, Christie Paulson, Debbie Griffith, Carol Stockwell, Jamie Hansen, Tam- my Paulson, 2ND ROW; Diane Doonan, Luann Haley, Shellie Schroeder, Robin Juhlsgaard, Becky Hill, Sherri Wilker- son, 3RD ROW; Virginia Johnson, Linda Hansen,Tanya Hoegh, Diane Lauritsen, Linda Hilsabeck, Jane Roberts, Dawn Kitelinger, 4TH ROW; Jan Smith, Laurie Jeppesen, Kristen Fett, Bernid Kommes, LAST ROW; Mr. Holaday, Joni Jensen, Sheryl Schwisow, Tracy Petersen, Janie Kelly. BOYS: Ken Wulf, Jeff Baylor, Don Fredrickson, Taylor Wilson, Mitch Rowley, Kurt Nelson, 2ND ROW; Ran- dy Juhlsgaard, Kent Tibben, Mike Bro, Kent Christensen, Tom Simpson, Larry Phelps, Bill Bintner, 3RD ROW; Craig Parmley, Mark Davis, Keith Vonnahme, Todd Akers, John Bauer, Coach Larsen. 81 “76” SPRINTERS To make this a Bi-Centennial year worth remem- bering, the track team created their memories by . . . Coming home to a flat tire, taking 8 girls to a meet in Coach's van, the endless hours in the whirlpool repairing injuries, throwing the softball in 4 shoes, standing in the rain while everyone else is on the bus, finding out that your running in a race 30 seconds before it starts, pop up a wet- ones , changing spikes constantly, Judi's Knox- Blox , the unorganized team picnic, getting kissed by a stranger, takin back-roads so that someone could get their uniform, and running through puddles at Drake Relays. NEW RECORDS —Karen Juhl, Mile Run (5:59.6). Lori Turner, 100 Meter Hurdles (16.5), High Jump (tied at 4'10 ). « FRONT: Mona Olsen, Mgr., Coach Scudder, Donna Dennis, Mgr., 2ND ROW; Peggy Christensen, Lori Turner, Deb Bintner, Joni Bauer, Kim Nelson, Susan Clemsen, Donna Wedemeyer, 3RD ROW; Shelli Pep- pers, Sally Wedemeyer, Judi Ballou, Karen Juhl, Janelle Wahlert, Sarah Walker, Diane May, and Patty Hansen. Not Pictured: Cheryl Best. 82 BOYS TRACK ' 7 + :.y? Ken Akers, junior, set a new record in the mile in 4:37.2 and took it to State along with the 880 Run. Lyle Christensen also set a record in the 2 Mile Run in the time of 11:36.0. FRONT: Dennis Esbeck, Jeff Niel- sen, Greg Hilsabeck, Lyle Christen- sen, Randy Esbeck, BACK, Robert Nymand, John Ki I worth, Pat Craw- ley, Craig Davis, Ken Akers, Jeff Hilsabeck, Doug Christensen. Not Pictured: Steve Albertsen, Scott Jespersen, Jeff Roberts, James Kil- worth, Rick Hansen, Bill Juhl, Kert Pedersen. 83 Most of the faculty found 1975-76 an enjoyable and rewarding year. Although tempers flared occasionally and opinions differed, in general, the teachers were united on important issues and were ready to defend what they felt was right. Keeping a level head, an open mind, AND another Extra Large bottle of as- pirins handy were impor- tant for survival!! TOP TO BOTTOM: JIM JOSLIN—Business and Typ- ing, Asst. HS Girls Basket- ball, 11th Sponsor, Maga- zine Sales. — YOU LOST WHAT? BURTON SVEND- SEN—Instrumental Music 5-12. LINDA ROY—J.H. and H.S. Art, 11th Sponsor, Prom. PAIGE BECKFIELD —J.H, and H.S. Vocal Music, J.H, and H.S. Musi- cals, Drama. 84 TOP TO BOTTOM: BOB SCUDDER—Social Sciences, Elementary and J.H. P.E., Driven Ed., Girls Basketball, Track, Volleyball, Softball, 10th Sponsor. DAVE DANKEN- BRING—Physical Sciences, 11th Sponsor. — IS THIS THE RIGHT KICK? — '1 DON'T KNOW. I CAN'T SEE MY FEET. MAC SMITH—History, Government, Social Sci- ences, H.S. Football, H.S. Boys Track, J.H. Girls Basketball, 11th Sponsor. EVELYN PETERSEN—Remedial Reading and Remed- ial Math. TOP TO BOTTOM — DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT . . . JIM PEDERSEN— H.S. Math, Boys P.E., Boys Basketball, Golf, Asst. H.S. Football. KEN STAM—Guidance Counselor, N.H.S. Sponsor, Baseball, J.H. Boys Basketball. GARY HOLLIDAY —J.H. Social Studies, World History, 7th Sponsor, Asst. Boys Basketball, J.H. Girls Track. MARLI HAAF—Home Economics, F.H.A., 11th Sponsor, Prom. 86 TOP TO BOTTOM: NANCYTAL- BOT— H.S. English, Speech. — BOOSTER!! BOOSTER!! COL- LEEN DANKENB RING—Spanish, H.S. English, Yearbook Sponsor, Sr. Sponsor. ROBIN DRAKE—J.H. English, Cheerleading, 7th Sponsor. — I SUPPOSE YOU'RE ALL WON- DERING HOW I KEEP MY HANDS SO SOFT ... 87 TOP TO BOTTOM: JERRY ROY—In- dustrial Arts, 11th Sponsor, Prom, Drivers Education. MICHAEL THOMPSON— Industrial Arts, 12th Sponsor. FRANK HALVERSON—8-12 Agriculture, — LET'S BOOGIE!! 88 TOP TO BOTTOM: — CAN'T YOU SEE THAT I'M TRYING TO WORK!? AND I WANT A GIRL WITH LONG BLONDE HAIR, ... JUDY THOMPSON—Home Eco- nomics, Librarian. RHODETTA JESSEN—J.H. math. Girls P.E., 8th Sponsor. HAZEL CHRIST— Librarian. 89 These are the faculty of E.H.S. They represent a variety of talents and personalities, but are united in one common goal. TOP TO BOTTOM: DAVE BEST — Biological Sciences, S.E.S., 11th Sponsor. DAVID SLEISTER—H.S. Math, 10th Sponsor. — IT'S BEEN ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE WEEKS, BUT IT'S FRIDAY!!! BILL LAR- SEN—H.S. P.E., J.H. and H.S. Wrest- ling, J.H. Boys track, J.H. Football, 9th Sponsor. — YOU DON'T SAY? COOKS Faye Erickson, Esther Foresman, Alene Nancar- row, Neitha Littlefield. BUS DRIVERS FRONT ROW: Lorraine Bintner, Florence Laurit- sen, Chuck Rattenborg, Jim Nancarrow, Principal: Jon David Binter. BACK ROW: Amie Bintner, Paul Christensen, Emmert Lau- ritsen, Winston Hoegh. Not Pictured: Grace Phippen JANITORS Louie Akers, Bernard Anderson SECRETARIES Shirley Garnett; main office. Candy Chambers; G.O. Betty Christensen; School Board, S E F U L P E 0 P L E 1976 SPONSORS FULL PAGE Doonan Oil Campany Exira, la. Headquarters of Gabriel Shock Absorbers Your Satisfaction is Our Goal — 268-2734 Exira Super Value Exira, la. The Friendly Folks — Max Timmerman — owner 268-2607 Midwest Furniture Exira, la. ‘Sale Price Year Round” Sherm’s Place Exira, la. Always A Good Time, Stop and see Sherm Johnson Pharmacy — James Johnson Exira. la. Exchange State Bank Exira. la. Member F.D.I.C. — (712) 268-5315 The Viking Agency Exira. la. Insurance and Auctioneering — 268-5377 Jake’s Drive Inn Exira, la. “Live Life Its Fullest” — 268-2645 First State Bank Audubon, la. Our Centennial Year Anita State Bank Anita, la. 100th Anniversary in 1976 762-3214 Redwood Steak House Anita, la. Lee and JoAnn Poeppe 762-3530 Steaks — Chicken — Sea Foods and Party Room. Danish Mutual Insurance Co. Jensen Clothing Charles Kauffman 563-3102 Bostrom Studio of Photography 1401 East Seventh (712) 243-5512 Elk Horn. la. Audubon, IA. Atlantic, la. HALF PAGE First Whitney Bank Economy Shoe Store Terry’ Barber Shop Rosebud Feed Co. Hall’s Ben Franklin Exira Farm Supply Ray’s Feed Service Exira Truck and Tractor Exira Flower Shop A B C. Credit Corp. Mertes Insurance Inc. Adair Feed and Grain Co. Shelby County Medical Society Dement Realty Landmand’s National Bank Marne and Elk Horn Telephone Co. Elk Horn Locker and Grocery Elk Horn Farm Equipment Atlantic, la. Atlantic la. Exira, la. Exira, la. Exira, la. Exira, la. Exira. la. Exira. la. Exira. la. Audubon, la. Adair, la. Adair, la. Harlan, la. Anita, la. Kimballton, la. Elk Horn. la. Elk Horn. la. Elk Horn. la. CONTRIBUTIONS Madsen Oil Co. Elk Horn. la. Dane Pharmacy Elk Horn. la. Shelby County State Bank Elk Horn. la. Solskin Grocery Elk Horn. la. Elk Horn-Kimballton Review Elk Horn. la. Klvever and Van Ginkel Lawyers Atlantic, la. Atlantic Theatre Atlantic, la. Dick Bell Insurance Atlantic, la. Geis Jewelry Atlantic, la. Larsens Ben Franklin Atlantic, la. Howard’s Clothing Store Atlantic, la. Hensley’s Clothing Store Atlantic, la. Hanke Jewelry Atlantic, la. Grahms Atlantic, la. Iowa Cafe Atlantic, la. Templeman Furniture Company Atlantic, la. Office Equipment Company Atlantic, la. World Art Atlantic, la. Riehn’s Davis Paint and Gifts Atlantic, la. Malones' Garden Center Atlantic, la. Dr. Dale Schramm D.C. Atlantic, la. 92 Raub Jewelry Dr. Paul E. James Blunk Insurance Agency R. G. Howard Jerry’s TV Cook and Caslow Drug McDaniel’s House of Flowers Nelson Equipment, Inc. E. C. Henningson Company, Inc. Montgomery Ward Van’s Chat and Chew Larsen and Lowers International, Exchange State Bank Jensen’s Locker and Processing Phippen Trucking Chase Lumber Curly Q Beauty Shop Exira Farm Service Larson Ford Inc. Amby's Garage and Body Shop Faga Implement Audubon, la. Audubon, la. Atlantic, la. Atlantic, la. Atlantic, la. Atlantic, la. Atlantic, la. Atlantic, la. Atlantic, la. Atlantic, la. Atlantic, la. Inc. Atlantic, la. Adair, la. Adair, la. Exira. la. Exira. la. Exira. la. Exira. la. Exira. la. Exira. la. Adair, la. J.C. Ramsey, D.D.S. Leslie Brue County Treasure Phillips Jewelry Ben Franklin and Federated Kearney Pharmacy Chambers Pharmacy Larry Nielsen Hog Market Audubon Implement Co., Inc. Audubon County Soil Conservation District Audubon, la. Audubon, la. Audubon, la. Audubon, la. Audubon, la. Audubon, la. Audubon, la. Audubon, la. Audubon, la. Adair Bowl Restaurant and Lounge Anita Engraving — Larry Phillips Dr. G. R. Wessels Melglen Equipment Inc. Irlyn’s Dept. Store Barb’s Beauty Shop Chapman Morgan Sinclair O. W. Shaffer and Son Chevrolet Kimballton Cafe Calico and Curios Kimballton Auction Co. Tele-Tronics Adair, la. Anita, la. Anita, la. Anita, la. Anita, la. Anita, la. Anita, la. Anita, la. Kimballton. la. Kimballton. la. Kimballton. la. Audubon, la. 95 Volleyball FRONT, L TO R: Jean Nelson, Patti Hansen, Karen Juhl, Barb Mad- sen, Donna Wedemeyer. 2ND ROW: Donna Dennis, Mgr., Mona Olsen, Sally Wedemeyer, Jana Nel- son, Judi Ballou, Vicki Turner, Coach Scudder, Donna Duff, Mgr. 3R D ROW: Christie Hansen and Lori Turner. Not Pictured Janelle Wah- lert and Sherry Kelly. As Exira rounded off it's second year of Volleyball the challenges still came as if it were their first. Learning the rules and breaking P.E. habits were two of the most difficult problems. Some people also had trouble remem- bering their position on the floor. This year instead of black and blue forearms there were many differn't in- juries. A few girls had sore stomachs from slid- ing across the floor while others had banged up knees, because there were not enough knee- pads. There was even someone with a frac- tured thumb. And who can forget the long bus rides? By the way, Cristie, don't spike it out of the gym. VARSITY Exira 0 Manilla 2 Exira 0 2 Exira 0 Carroll — Kuemper 2 Exira 0 Manning 2 Exira 0 Manilla District 2 Exira 1 Dow City 2 Exira 0 Manilla J.V. 2 Exira 0 Manilla 2 Exira 0 Manning 2 Exira 2 Carroll — Kuemper 1 Exira 0 Manning 2 Exira 2 Manilla 0 JUNIOR HIGH VOCAL FRONT ROW L TO R: Sherri Wilkersen, Christy Paulsen, Sharia Jacobsen, Cheryl Petersen, Kent Tibben, Tom Muhr, Robin Juelsgaard, Jamie Hansen, Angie Peppers, Denise Dennis, Sally Adnersen. 2ND ROW, L TO R: Debbie Griffen, Cathy Akers, Susan Jensen, Tanya Hoegh, Mitch Rowley, Tom Petersen, Tom Benton, Karolyn Stockwell, Becky Hill, Virginia Johnson, Laurie Johnson. 3RD ROW, L TO R: Laurie Jeppsen, Debbie Schwab, Luann Kyndesen, Mike Bro, Alex Eberle, Diane Lauritsen, Jean Krogh, Tammy Paulson. The Junior High Chorus spent a busy year learning to have a good time and how to enjoy music at the same time. They performed at the Christmas Con- cert and the Spring Thing. They also performed for the patients at the Exira Care Center. The year was topped off by the picnic at Miss Beckfield's. Be- cause of the rain, it was held indoors, and her house (and the window) will never be the same after the Jr. Hi Chorus got through with it. 97 VOCAL MUSIC SMALL GROUP VOCAL I's: ROW Cristie Hansen, Deb Erickson,— 1; Mona Olsen, Faye Petersen, Lori ROW 3; Bruce Bro, Randy Esbeck, Turner—ROW 2; Londa Toft, Ron Nielsen, and Andy Hays. 98 The E.H.S. Vocal Department started their very busy year with the production of FIN- IAN'S RAINBOW. The Christ- mas Concert contained the grand fanale of our choral Choir. For the Pops Concert we tried some special effects with slide shows (produced by the Mass Media class). State Small Group Contest proved to be very re- warding (because of the luck our little teddy bear gave us). The Choir members brought home a II rating from large group con- test. The Spring Thing was a huge success. Finally, the Mixed Chorus performed Exodus at the Commencement Exercises. SOUTHWEST IOWA HONOR CHOIR: FRONT; Cristie Hansen, Mona Olsen, BACK; Ron Nielsen, Bruce Bro. MIXED CHORUS BEGINNING AT BOTTOM FRONT AND CIRCLING AROUND CLEF: Mona Olsen, Cheri Schlater, Nadine Molgaard, Robert Erickson, Bruce Nelson, Joe Wal- ker, Ron Nielsen, Randy Esbeck, Andy Hays, Bob Juhl, Bruce Bro, Jim Nelson, Steve Albertsen, Steve Nadler, Kirk Timmerman, Cristie Hansen, Londa Toft, Faye Petersen, Vicki Bintner, Deb Erickson, Jan Crees, Donna Schwab, Julie Paulson, Roseanne Davis, Joyce Clausen, Brenda Johnson, Vicki Tur- ner, Brenda Jensen, Karen Juhl, Lori Turner, Julie Benton, Lisa Benton, Mary Hennick, Pam Kelly, Donna Dennis, Colette Johnson, and Dianna May. The underclassmen would all like to thank the senior chorus members for all their patience and help, and for making this year a great experience in vocal music. CHORUS OFFICERS: Julie Benton—Librarian, Bruce Bro—Manager, Andy Hays—President, Steve Albert- sen—Secretary, and Cristie Hansen—Vice Pres. Accompanist—Brenda Jensen. 99 R E S T L I N G SCORES Exira 9 Coon Rapids 60 n n 27 Anita 36 ii n 23 Panora-Linden 32 ii ii 17 Stuart-Menlo 40 ii n 24 Cumberland-Massena 31 ii n 20 Woodbine 40 ii ii 39 Walnut 25 n •• 33 Anita 36 ii ii 36 Central Dallas 30 n it 33 Dexfleld 27 n n 16 AvoHa 47 Woodward-Granger Inv. Exira Invitational Coon Rapids Inv. Schleswig Inv. 6th Place 5th Place 4th Place 4th Place The high school wrestlers had the most successful season in several years. Steve Johnson, 132 lbs., made a hard earned trip to the state tournament, only the second Viking in the sport's history to do so. Other highlights for the team to remember are: not eating, running around the gym, and spending time in the boiler room were a few of the ways to lose weight, A certain magazine was thrown out the bus window at the state tournament, and some of the boys needed lots of extra cotton for their smashed-in noses. These and others will always be remembered. Team Members: Coach Larsen, Steve Johnson, Terry McHugh, Tim Jep- pesen, Duane Jeppesen, BACK, Bob Juhl, Al Pedersen, Tom Kilworth, Bill Juhl, Kert Pedersen. J. Hi Wrestlers: FRONT, L TO R; Keith Vonnahms, David Rasmussen, Darren Wal- ker, Tom Muhr, Taylor Wilson, Mark Dav- is; 2ND ROW, David Dennis, Mitch Jes- persen, Don Fredrickson, Coach Larsen, Randy Juhlsgaard, Rodney Dennis. 101 I-CITING EVENTS CLA88 A 132 LB8. PEGORICK-hIDLAND WYOMING 4 MCPANIEL-PLEASANTUILLE 3 COLEMAN-GRUNDY CENTER 5 JOHNSON - EXIRA 2 STATE WRESTLING TOURNEY Steve Johnson, the Viking's 132 Ib'er, became the second wrestler in Exira's history to earn the coveted honor of competing in the State Wrestling Tournament. School was dismissed at 1:30 on Thursday, February 26, to give the student body a chance to support Steve, which they did in full force. Two pep buses full of excited students invaded Vet's Auditorium that afternoon. Steve was defeated 5-2 in the first round by Coleman of Grundy Center. However, since Steve is only a Junior, Exira's wrestling program has a bright future. 'JX- BAND UNIFORMS The dream of Exira's band students and their supporters has come true. The new uni- forms, which were the objects of two years of hard work, were ordered to be delivered this summer. After a long succession of fund-raising drives, the band succeeded in raising over $9000, with another $2000 to go on deliv- ery. MUSIC CONTEST Every year after music contest, reports go out as to the ratings which were received. There is much more that goes on behind the scenes which is never reported. These include the card games, bus rides, run- ning from one center to another, and the general relaxing that occurs between per- formances. These exam- ples are what most of the performers will remem- ber about contest. 103 A new exciting event this year occurred on March 23 and 24. On these days, parents attended school for their children, who stayed home on that day. They attended all classes and participated in all of the daily routines except tests. It was interesting for everyone involved. 104 ATHLETIC BANQUET Another new event, the Athletic Ban- quet, took place on May 18. Mr. Tom Brosnihan, the assistant basketball coach at Creighton University, was the featured speaker. Letters for all sports were given. Ken Akers competed in the State Track Meet in the 880 and Mile Run. He placed 6th in the Mile in a time of 4:39.2 and ran the 880 in 2:09.0. BAND BREAKFAST One of the yearly exciting events for the band is the annual breakfast. Held this year on the cold morning of May 7, the event was complete with eating waffles with no silverware and trying to have a human barbecue. As the morning chill left the air, the usual water fight was held, and this year the event was topped off with a flat tire that made several students late to school. f EARBOOK The members of the annual staff will long remember many things that happened this year, such as losing the negatives for Finian's Rainbow and mining two rolls of prom nega- tives. Some members will be remembered for taking 6 months to do two pages, and others for depositing some pages in the heater. We will all remember Liza coming to one of our meetings, and our deep biological discussions. The 1976 staff made history by actually meeting the dead- lines and sending in the final shipment on June 1st, a month ahead of schedule. STAFF Advisor........................Mrs. Dankenbring Co-Editors.........................Cristie Hansen Vicki Turner Photography...........................Andy Hays Kirk Timmerman Jerry Jensen Staff..............Julie Benton, Mona Olsen, Brenda Fett, Judi Ballou, Sally Wedemeyer, Pat Wahlert, Penny Johnson, Janelle Hansen, Lori Turner, and Robert Erickson. We would like to thank several people for all their help: Bostrom Studio of Photography, Darrel Warren for the use of his negatives, Bernard Andersen, Mrs. Talbot, The Audubon County Journal, and especially Mrs. Danken- bring, for everything she's done. 106 We would like to dedicate these two pages to Mrs. Dank, our advisor. In the two years she has been the advisor, she's done a lot of hard work. We've all learned a lot, and have had a lot of fun. We would like to thank her, and wish the Dankenbring's all happiness in the future. The Eidtors. 108 THE FIRST 200 YEARS A knowledge of American history is an invitation to experience the ac- complishment, drama, tragedy and hope of an infant nation struggling to grow up. Sturdy, determined pioneers hacked away at the edges of a raw continent and, with blunders and achievements alike, modeled a country with a spirited nature and a united commitment to individual liberty for every one of its citizens. Americans, great and not so great, have given us a heritage to carry on and improve upon. Farmers and soldiers, industri- alists and merchants, dreamers and leaders, are all there in two centuries of progress. But the maturing isn't finished. You'll find the boundaries of growth as endless today as when our forefathers first envisioned them. You can seek out your own destiny with the wisdom and judgement which comes with re-creation of the past. 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X fo+ ?ts c - ‘iXZsZy-, to- ds A+' d c Hoifoji £f r.CC$4 ' Zr?{ . , JtZSmZX fc mL S£=Z ■jo+saL z£x - wi Ci+ A iftuA. rt tXz y� r� ’ !� 5� MW Jtfa . f arrU _ ryfaz iuh t, Z ff HttX 4-.s Jz ry. -6 r dXCrs � w , U ' 4UyA i M iy £z sk CHAPTERS OF AMERICAN HISTORY The Stamp Act of 1705 was an attempt by Eng- land to tax items that were wholly American. The colonists reacted in seething resentment which erupted into angry protestations The first blood of the American Revolution was spilled during one such incident at Boston in 1770. Several Americans lost their lives over a snowball thrown at a British sentry fn the tight to achieve commerce equality. the United State found itself � n a naval war over shipping lanes. Fort McHenry was hertocally held during a British naval bombardment, and the stars and stripes still flew after a night of hard fighting The next morning Francis Scott Key penned the immortal words of what would become the national anthem. Settlers had to have permanent access to the new lands, so canals and bridges were built to carry stages and wagon trains loaded with machinery destined for settlements in the West. The pioneers foresaw great wealth in the cheap acreage that was available Frontiersmen cleared the wilderness, built set- tlements and drove back the Indians The Pony Express and the telegraph became primary means of communication. Agriculture was the wealth of the country. American inventions of the time were often re- lated to working the soil. The McCormick Reaper, mowing machines, textile looms and the cotton gin were instrumental in the settling of new frontiers. In 1645. james Marshall found gold in the race of a sawmill he was budding for John Sutter at Coloma. California The lust to ' get rich quick was the force behind this biggest and gaudiest gold rush ever. While gold rush fever gripped the country, states were increasingly more divided on the slavery issue Civil war broke out in the East. This Brothers War was bitterly fought and. though the scars remain even today, slavery was abolished. Cities grew at an alarming pace, often without regard to the limits of safety. The great Chicago fire of 1871 burned the bustling cattle market empire beyond recognition. But the pioneer spirit was not broken Chicagoans began re- building and preparations were underway to celebrate the 100th birthday of the country The Iron Horse, carrying homesteaders, greatly helped settlement of the new country. The first transcontinental railroad connected the country at Promontory Summit. Utah, on May 10. 18o9. Transportation was setting the pattern for the American way of life The country became a mobile society with electric trolleys, automo- biles. farm machinery, and bicycles, all the rage Along with the accessibility of travel came a new era of nationalism A World War called upon the nation's young men to unite and fight. After the war in Europe, the nation pulled itself together and industry flourished once again. A carefree America bur- ied war memories in the new moving pictures, telephones, light bulbs, electric generators, stock market ticker tape machines, phono- graphs and a wealth of inventions from the fer- tile minds of its young inventors. Baseball be- came the national sport and prohibition was law. Black Thursday. October 24. 1929. saw the American stock market crash to the lowest level in history Panic set in as the unemployment level skyrocketed The country was in its worst economic crisis Slowly, but surely, the wounds of the “crash, the dust bowl. and poverty healed MCL.KAT I ONI MC: RATI ONI STAX NO. I STAwe Hal aWLM i 3S.J The strel industry geared up for the revival while rumors were whispered in the Roosevelt administration of another impending war The nation's leaders scoffed, until December 7. 1941 Pearl Harbor! Industrial production reached a peak during the war years. Upon their return from four years of battle, the veterans forged ahead with an eye on a better life for everyone. Several mod- erate recessions in the 50s and ©Os reminded cautious citizens of past dec ad e Huge strides were being taken in the scientific field Television became a part of every family's life. National events were household topics — while they happened — thanks to the new medi- um Individuals and groups were seen on the tube’ as they advocated new social reform, or justice, or special causes of their own. TV gave individuals and political systems power greater than ever before Audio-visual journalism had made its impact Nearly 100 years of strgglmg lor civil liberties were realized when President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law The Act outlawed segregation in any form The seventies shed light on a new trouble for the nation as it approached its 200th birthday The world's energy sources and natural re- sources were being used up faster than they could be replenished. Americans once again waded into a new frontier. The energy crisis and ecology were prominent words in the language Way to save nature from the neglect of mankind and ways of preserving precious fuel without damaging that balance of nature were the objectives of Americans across the country EaTth s crises spurred Americans into further pioneering. This time outer space Ameri- can astronauts were the first on the surface of the moon and the U.S. was first to build a sky- lab for more scientific study American is still learning and growing after a mere 200-year infancy The original determina- tion of our forefathers was told again in the words of Neil Armstrong as he made the first step on the moon a small step for man, but a giant step for mankind. l hr prospector pinning for gold ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY orriR fob bali ONE MILLION ACRES OF SUPERIOR FAB MING LANDS, IN FARMS of 40,80 A160 acres and upwards at from $8 to $12 per acre. Tlll-'.MK LAN I M A It K OT HI ttP I9NED BY A Y I THE WORI.D. TltlCV X.fK AI .VO THE WHOLE LINE OF THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS RAILROAD. ForSalMO LONG CUDIT, SHORT CBHDIT and for CASH, they are situated Dear TOW If B V1LLAOES, SCHOOLS and CII UK CHICS. £3®$I u Dame� Boone leads o oneers through the Cumberland Gap m this painting by George Bmgham Gold Drscovered .n Coiomj. California (Jan I?. 18471 The Alamo Sa« Antonio Teus (Te� « lndeoen KA e day March 2 1836) Onpnai 13Co on� « THE CHANGING NATION Ownership of land had been just a dream to most of the colonists from feudal England. With the great expanse of cheap land opening up in the West, the dream became reality. The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 opened the first sizable frontier in the Midwest, but the nation was not ready for it yet. It took a growing market in the East, where land was getting high-priced and scarce, and develop- ment of good transportation, to really start the frontier movement. The Gold Rush caused hordes of settlers to take various routes to the Pacific Coast and its yellow riches. The railroads brought farmers and ranchers, along with the miners, who decided to stop all along the routes and build their homes. Railroads were instrumental in the quick civilization of the West, bringing people in num- bers so large that the resentful Indians were finally pushed back into unwanted and infertile areas. America became a haven for immigrants from every na- tion as freedom beckoned them to the teeming cities of the East, the plains, and the rich west coast farmlands. Sick of the Civil War and with their own lands divided up and lost, many Southerners set out to “begin again in the virgin territories. “Westering soon became the national tradition as North and South moved together toward a new life. Americanism was advanced socially, by the hard-working, bare-fisted types who settled the frontiers. LIBERTY OR DEATH DONT TREAD ON ME BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FLAG CULPEPft FLAG - 1775 ALSO CALLED SERAPIS FLAG GENERALLY ACCEPTED AS ORIGINATED BY ONE OF THE EARLY RATTLESNAKE FLAGS CARRIED BY THE MINUTE MIN BENIAMIN FRANKLIN AT COURT 01 LOUIS XVI CONTINENTAL FUG CARRIED IN 1775 1777 SHOOING PINE TREE SYMBOL OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY IN PLACE OF THE CROSSES OF ST GEORGE AND ST ANDREW FUG OF THE THIRD MARYLAND - 1771 CARRIED AT THE BATTLE OF COWPENS IANUARY 1778 AND USED AS COLORS OF AMERICAN UNO FORCES UNTIL MEXICAN WAR LIBERTY TREE FUG - 1776 THE PINE TREE COMES FROM COINS OF THE COLONY OF MASSACHUSETTS 165? JOHN PAUL IONES STARRY FUG RESCUED FROM THE SEA BY JAMES BAYARO STAFFORO DURING BATTLE BETWEEN BON HOMME RtCHARO AND SERAPIS FREMONT. THE PATHFINDER'S FLAG - 40� EMBLEM THAT BUZED THE TRAIL FOR THE COVERED WAGON IN THE ROARING 40 S THE EARLY ENSIGN OF THE PUINS FUG OF THE MEXICAN WAR - 1845 NOT ACTUALLY USED AS REGIMENTAL COLORS BY TROOPS BUT AS FUG OF CONQUEST AND OCCUPATION CONFEDERATE BATTLE AND NAVY FUG USED FROM MAY 1 1863 TO ENO OF WAR 1865 THE BATTLE FLAG WAS SQUARE FLAG OF THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR - 1891 THE EMBLEM OF LIBERTY THAT BROUGHT FREEDOM TO CU8A of Freedom FIRST NAVY STARS AND STRIPES IN ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENT OF STARS BY CONGRESS JUNE 14 1777 IT WAS CUSTOMARY FOR NAVY TO PUCE THE STARS IN FORM OF CROSSES OF ST GEORGE ANO ST ANOREW FUG OF THE WAR OF 1112 (1812 1114) SHOWING FIFTEEN STARS AND FIFTEEN BARS AS CHANGED UPON ADMISSION OF VERMONT COMMODORE PERRY'S FUG - 1854 THE FUG THAT OPENED JAPAN TO WESTERN CIVILIZATION NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF . SUBMARlNI Without realizing it, England instilled in the colonists the individual purpose and ingenuity that necessity breeds. With trade goods cut to a minimum, determined young leaders of the time set out to find ways of surviv- ing without support from the Mother Country. Agricultural methods and machines and labor saving devices were designed by our forefathers. As frontiers opened, Yankee genius had to conquer natural barriers in the wild new country, so suspension bridges were invented and methods of transportation were perfected for the purpose of opening the untamed areas. Later, they sought to section off the land with the revolution- ary and controversial invention — barbed wire. Cooper's 1-horsepower Tom Thumb train in 1830 and later, automobiles like the first Model T, and the 4-horsepower airplane ; became American modes of travel from city to city and coast to coast. Americans knew that the fertile lands of this nation would produce unequalled harvests if machines were designed to take over for man. They knew also that trade routes were difficult to travel and manufacturing would have to be done close to home. The cotton gin, textile looms, drill presses and a reaper which could cut six times as much grain as a hand scythe were some of the tools invented. Protection for themselves and for their young country prodded inventors like Eli Whitney to perfect firearms and others to work on plans for the first submarine. Young inventors like Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison (called the nation's most valuable citi- zen) visualized machines that would light the country and open up communication with those in the far cor- ners of the nation. The telephone, telegraph, phono- graph and the first light bulb were discovered in the late 1800's and early twentieth century. This American way of doing for oneself inspired many to become inventors in their own right. Some sought to save labor and mass- produce for profit while others envisioned not only riches, but excitement and adventure as they discovered ways to defy nature. Throughout the past 200 years the American mind has been unleashed to take whatever paths necessary to ful- fill the needs. In the last half-century, the pace of dis- covery has been overwhelming and inventions for the taming of the universe lie in the grasp of America while the habit of finding a way'' is ingrained in its people. The seeds of industrial America were sown by these inventors resulting in today's mechanized society. WORKIN A K D ' Itrri U nt|«r iiyl x loforrr d thti • m| C«i � UAkl.bf i tog vt� i� i cd It UM toOK rM io 4 porv f bYLVLd I LH t b «uih i ia«N an Hair Clo b In tffif rarivtjr, fre•««! Amove firtu'i. nnd luin Capv uf mkIii at ) In uulllllltf Ilf iUrr+- a I If lea COM4 lltll) lrr 4j Hi J 1« ,V II. n.« tuiacrik (‘iaAn n N.« a Soail tth iwt, Ai «« Iht iw Market, � 4 opt« � iiv Ut« i Jc uf thm S huyit IU in ap� il tS—if man toUu. A 14 9 OLD ESTABLISHMENT, opposit bv k bo w � h a bit of ««7 qo hioa vba� rver, flauhad, ua be ac£0 aaBoda(rtl. aad thoold lk« rrticia ho plrua grbfd fiolabrii. 'brfa Will U ao obligatio OO the |uii t f iluar who order lo lake if • pr l I—if II A T S, WHOLEMLE A r RETAIL. No. 41 South Third Street, NEAR CONGRESS HALL. - 10HN C. DYER ofl'ora for mU, 7tl H - ' iVI'UMd bv air • tb« my. . JO ATS of every tl venpiioa, (M m periar (jtihiiri, au l cheep J C. D. pariicalarly ibtiitv be elf. iliee of I be P«bbc to lite foot «IfiUar Hat . evb ebt (or lx u'|. duf ability aod (blipNaa, art aofl OH C. DYEM reapectfully ioforoi bia frieoda «M ibe pibltc, ibai be KaaoteaH a afore � a bu lioe of bail1 nee It ib iW ta aiaicd place, where be uieoJa to leap cooaf tally na hioJ a free at aaa fiaocaH of UATe, which ba will tell aa low ae (bey caa be pnrcKaard ia Ibe city. oiarth b— l«o ‘£A MOL? alpecimy forChiidpen UUJJfar Ik KSTUSSU ik 1HX for tk WWWD ufeutfu PERRY DAVIS'S VEGETABLE PAIN KILLER. Muofactmed by PKRRY DAVIS A SOW. Ho. 74 au«h irurr noranrea a. l Imagine buying that acre of land you have spotted for $1.25! Or, even at the higher price of $10. Those are the prices offered to our founding fathers to encourage set- tlement of the wilderness areas of this nation A stage wasn't the most comfortable way to go, but you could get from city to city for as little as $3 — at the amazing pace of six miles per hour. Compare today s wages with a 12-hour day in the early 1800 s. A man earned 50c a day. Of course his dollar bought a little more than today's. Butter in 1826 was about 5c lb. in the Midwest, eggs. 3c doz.; corn 6C bu., wheat, 25c bu.; and a cow could be bought for $5. With travel becoming the American tradi- tion, you could choose train, wagon, horseback or the water A canal ride, with bed and board included, averaged 3 or 4c per mile. And when you reached your des- tination. you could sit down to a 5, or even 10 course meal for 25c (Ladies 20c, in consideration of appetite.) Farmers in the early 1800 s could own the famous McCormick Reaper for a mere $100 But the Civil War increased prices as the machine became the first item farmers could buy on time payments for the sum of $1,500. A good suit of clothes then might cost $1.95 and ladies waists (blouses) were marketed for 49c to $3.50 with a whole dress pattern priced at 15c. Cookstoves. quality-satisfaction guaran- teed. could cost you $29.25 at $4 per month and a dandy heating stove could set you back as much as $5.73 and up. The first electric refrigerator cost $900 — which might be enough to make you faint on your 1907 fainting couch that had cost a mere $7.85. Your new baby travelled in the height of fashion in a wicker sleeping coach (stroll- er) for the sum of $12.04 If you had $1,500 in 1903 you could show off in one of the first automobiles. Ah, those were the days. Some of the cur- rent prices are reminiscent of those days, but at frontier prices, which were a whole different story. Hardy pioneers had to pay $2 a pound for sugar, too. And the same for a pound of coffee or pepper. Those items were only 15c per pound back in civ- ilized St. Louis. Flour was marked up 100 times for sale to the frontiersmen and dur- ing the famous Cold Rush, that precious commodity went for $400 a barrel. ron raw -- mmiim •- llcaiu Win 77A.L in nil1 tillThrfftirfi ! ' ..j is, '■'f ‘■Ci: ■ r Z ' r ■ V 1 . 1 � ■ — a —T . - a � •! V B ilDTJH tBo Q UIL Manufacturer C]Vt£minpton and Tlcwdoatth 93 South Second street, (QPPO«it« thr Merchant ‘ Coffee Houae, Plulad.) y anupacturks all kind ok qtiLL� , Dutch, English, German, and Opaque, FROM 2 50 TO 30S PER 1000. SWAN AND CROW qt ILLS, at various prkts- He 1m offer for mIc. anil keep constantly on l and, at.Manu faeturrrs jiritr , a larjje stock of GRENVILLE’S CHEMICAL INK POWDER, Warranted sopenor for unmtdiat production of Jrt Black Ink. ALSO, SUPERIOR SEALING WAX, Warranted to burn fire and stick well. of «ar o«a colon ra. us, Liglii ami Dark Blur, L gbt and Dark Cm a. Yells , Hro� a, CuU, Ro� r, Fifth, Oranjr. hi INCORRUPTIBLE Porcelain Teeth• I'HE Sub crib r re per (fully itiforn � the pub ItCj that ha seta Purccl o, or m «derate anv � i|byi I'cvm perann may desire, i ha approved Korccl-uii Teeth, whn h he mmo faciitrai of jnv sltSilc tu correspond with the natural oneo, •ill retain (Hs,r «iiirmai cokiur fur any length of umc, and •re not di-compoacd bjr acula Tboaa act by him will be % arr n� ed I etarwl, and b« U senneoabls u any it mg ui ibc kind can b« msdo. OpcraiKioa oo tha Teeth perfunnod oo reasonable PAMl’EL CIMMBERLAIN, Dentwt, No. 4? North Eighth, 4ib Joov below Area ctf«a(. april tO—tf 771f.. CCTPLAITD’S LIVERY STABLES, Harmony Street, RUNNING FROM THIRD TO FOURTH. Between Chcfiitit and Walnut Street� . rHtr.tDEi.ru iv HORSES AND CARRIAGES....BAROUCHES. GIGS, SADDLE HORSES, TO HIRE. The Srisemar.it� respectfully inform the Public, tnd the Citir.cn of Wilminrton nd VfW.ClslIf in |Mtrlirnlar.that they h e established a Stage fnr the purpose of earning Ine Mail between the aforesaid piares, and also for the eonveianee of passenger and hargage ...It will leave New C’asilc for Wjintingtnn, every morning between 4 and 7 o’clock, and arrive ai 1). Buxton’ Tavern, in time fnr passenger to take the a o’clock Stage for Philadelphia. The Stage will oeea innillv return to New-Castle in the forenoon, when a sufficient ndmber of passengers offer, and hark fn Wilmington, and leave (here every day for New-Castle after the arrival of the Philadelphia Stage . Passenger may rest assured, that this establishment will he mneh safer and more ripedifioiis than any heretofore established between those two Towns; having the best horses, and a careful driver. JOSEPH BRUfO HURST, e. m JVitmington. DAVID MORRISON e. m. Mw-OutU. iyHmhgton% 7)r tea re. Cashmere Bouquet Jim fortheHANDKEBCHIEF. 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No. 6 North Third rtreei, rhiladslphia, . t,-ry cxUuiire aMnr(B� ei t of all kiode id Gists can, plain aaJ pressed, furmiurc boobs, Ac of all kiud “ m Cnuotry Merchants and ■ apertor Patent Piro Proof CoaapoallloA t 'Mi MISTS. e« llp. Knbaertbar t jr counani •'udy sihJ aliifOnl'fWd (nd - R ir In this an. in� a.ads f -r thia lass (adts av « ,i'« a a iai� l.i «li av-ry I.. ft « j-roof uiimais H« coniis i-sm •ta'iwfaciun irw � b � « umla ■( as t-rw pi«« as Uiry ran Or i rciiaaed la auy ion of ue Lauad e« ms JOHN SCOTT. No I L dn sire , aonh of r«s.M|!«a i'a Dink At order ih 4itf«!!y rCeaived and «oai io anp j-an «� • f.'ahrd riaate . j J POWELL THORP'S WESTE1V.Y .YO«.THE� -Y THE SPIRIT OF A NATION “I was born American; I live an American; I shall die an American.” daniel webster “Don’t give up the ship.” CAPT. JAMES LA WRENCE “So you are the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war.'' LINCOLN to Harriet Beecher Stowe. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, ... emma lazarus The people are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.'' thomas jefferson “A truly American sentiment recognises the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.” grover Cleveland Be sure you are right, then go ahead. davidcrockett A knowledge of the past prepares us for the crisis of the present and the challenge of the future.” johnf. Kennedy “ . . . That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom.” Lincoln Historic continuity with the past is not a duty; it is only a necessity. justice oliver wendell holmes America is a tune. It must be SUng together. gerald S “Go West, young man, and grow up with the CO U Ht ry HORACE greeley “I come to present the strong claims of suffering humanity. ” Dorothea dix -