Fernald High School - Echo Yearbook (Fernald, IA)

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Class History, continued were in this country for a period of one year, and their trip here was spon- sored by the Brethren Church. NVe were also glad to welcome Marilyn Hitchings back to our class again soon after the second semester. She had first joined our class while in second grade, left to go to State Center while in sixth grade, and returned to graduate with us as Seniors in 1951. Our Senior year found us faced with an entirely new staff of teacher. Our superintendent was Mr. Ray Forbes, who was also sponsor of our Senior Class. Other faculty members were Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. Chitty, and Mr. T. O. Martin. Those who received high school diplomas were Dorothy Dadis- man, Garnette Groomes, Donna Hitchings, Marilyn Hitchings, John McBride, Ernst Ted Mueller, Irma Naegele, .lohn Nelson, Dorothy Ste- venson, Richard Smith, Arlene Tudor, and Darlene Tudor. We left Fernald High with. many pleasant memories of our 13 years of school there. We made. great gains educationally, in our character, de- velopment, and gains in our personal contacts with other people. We made friendships and acquaintances that will stand throughout our life- times. We left our school days behind us with an outlook towards the fu- ture implanted by the teachers who had given us our opportunity for an education. We thank all who have made this education possible. Senior Prophecy School was out for the summer of 1960 and Professor and Mrs. Forbes were contemplating what they should do during vacation. Professor Forbes had completed his Doctor's degree at the University of Iowa and was still holding a teaching position at the Fcrnald Schools, which had increased to include a junior college. Mrs. Forbes had been practicing Home Economics and Child Psychology in her own home for the past nine years. Their old ambition to travel in Europe and other popular vaca- tion centers was becoming stronger, so they d-ecided to take out of moth- balls their old blue-printed desires. Of course, ther-e were last minute details to be arranged. They sent their two children, Ray jr., and little Anne, to a summer camp in Minne- sota. The biggest problem was what they should do with their Forbes' Kennels which had become famous in the A. K C. fAmerican Kennel Clubl with an excellent breed of Cocker Spaniels. They decided to leave Mr. McNatton in charge of their kennels because of his kind, sympathetic attitude toward animals. They filled th-eir Super Rocket X-88 station wagon with the new high octane gas, designed for flying low. This new gas had been developed by Professor Forbes in his chemistry laboratory. Their route took them to New York, they great metropolis, where they were to board the luxury ocean lin-er, the Queen Elizabeth. While in New York City, they visited a few famous spots which in- cluded dinner at the Stork Club, China Town, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Radio City, and, of course, Carnegie Hall. Whilel waiting in the ticket line at Carnegie Hall, Mrs. Forbes was amazed at seeing her for- mer teacher who had taught her at thei. Conservatory of Music in Kansas 14

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Class History, continued NVe were all promoted into the sixth grad-e. XVe advanced to Mrs. Edna Talbott's roonr with a membership of thirteen. Bobby Hobson had left us during the summer. Mrs. Talbott was carrying heavy burdens this year because she had the responsibility of teaching three grades. Marilyn Hitehings and Lola Faye Needham left us at the beginnug of the second semester but William Billy Upchurch and Dorothy Dadisman joined us to make up for the ones we lost. Entering Junior High made us feel as if we were well on our way to our main ambition, getting into High School. Mrs. Talbott was again our faithful teacher. Joyce Riley moved to Nevada at the beginning of the second semester. Inez and Erma Wood also left us during the year, be- cause they found other interests at Mctlallsburg. Thus, at the end of the year our enrollment had decreased in number to ten. At the end of the year Mrs. Talbott promoted all of us into the eighth grade. In September, upon entering school, we found another member to add to our class-Harvey Cain from Portland, Oregon. Barbara and Collitta Swartz also joined us soon after school started but left us before gradua- tion time. Thelma Garner joined us at the beginning of the second semes- ter. In May, 1947 we received our diplomas of graduation from the eighth time. Thelma Garner joined us at the beginning of the second semester. In May of 1947, we rec-eived our diplomas of graduation from the eight grade. The night of commencement we presented Mrs. Talbott with a corsage in appreciation for the guidance and supervision she provided us during the three happy years in her room. Those who received eighth grade diplomas were Harvey Cain, Dorothy Dadisman, Thelma Garner, Bobby Hall, Donna Hitchings, John McBride, John Nelson, Richard Smith, Dorothy Stevenson, Arlene Tudor and Darlene Tudor. In the fall of 1947 we entered the doors of the high school building at F. H. S., a group of bewildered but eager green-freshmenfi After a rough initiation, administered by the upper-classmen, we became full-fledged high school students. Mr. Paul Blake was our superintendent and our other teachers were Mrs. Butz, Mrs. Mctiinnis, and Mr. McGinnis. as band instructor. Eva See entered our grade at the beginning of the second semester. Harvey Cain and Thelma Garner left us, however, during the year. We were all transferred to the tenth grade in the spring. When school opened the next year we found the same group to begin our sophomore year of high school, but after the first week Bobby Hall dropped out of school. The teaching staff was changed, however. Mr. Wright came from Fertile, Iowa to be our superintendent. Mrs. Stith, from Texas, also joined the staff. Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis were back again as music instructors. Eva Sec moved to Nevada during the year. 0ur class enrollment had decreased to eight students. The next year we entered school as Juniors. Mr. WVright remained in the school as superintendent and Mrs. Stith was replaced by Mrs.. Mar- tha Hansen. Mr. and Mrs. Mc-Ginnis remained with us again. Garnette Groomes joined us this year as a refugee from the previous junior year. Because of absence caused by sickness, and because she must have liked us better, she was forced to slip back a year into our grade. At last we were Seniors! XVe were proud to welcome two German students into our class, Irma Naegele and Ernst Ted Mueller. They 13 ,fi Qc

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I v Senior Prophecy, continued City. Being well known in the field of music as conductor of the Phil- harmonic Crehestra, he asked her to be guest conductor of a number that evening. She was delighted with the invitation and accepted graciously. After the evening concert, they went to 52nd Street Broadway and entered a little cafe for a cup of coffee before retiring. They glanced at the billboard which read Mick's Merry Makers, and as they were seated noticed something vaguely familiar about the tall form of the jazz band leader. As he turned to face the audience for his little take-off on the clarinet, Professor and Mrs. Forbes recognized him to be none other than John McBride, a graduate of Fernald High with the class of 1951. They sent a note with the waiter requesting the band to playa Dry Bones. As .lolm read the request, he recalled his difficulty in learning to play the piece in high school. Wondering who would request this number, he turned sharply and found his formeri teach-ers, Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, smil- ing up at him. John played ther number, then went over and had a long talk about the good old days at F. H. S. Time was growing short so they bade John farewell and taxied to the Waldorf-Astoria. They were ushered to their suite for which previous arrangements had been made. A maid entered with a bouquet of roses for Mrs. Forbes which her husband had ordered at the registration desk. They recognized the hesitant voice of the blond girl and after a few in- quiries they found it was Donna. Hitchings of F. H. S., another 1951 grad- uate. Donna informed them the job was only temporary until her fiance was released from the military service, and that she had come to New York to meet him when the ship docked. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes arose the next morning to find a misty fog cover- ing the city. They boarded the Queen Elizabeth and after watching a group playing shuffleboard they decided to wander around the luxury liner. They saw the skipper of the ship and talked to him for quite some time, each relating their past experiences. Skipper Martin told them he, too, had lived in Iowa, although he still carried a slight Southern accent which he acquired during his childhood while living in the Blue! Grass State. Yes, then the absent-minded' progessor -'remembered him to he Coach T. 0. Martin who had been a faculty member in the year of 1951 at Fernald High. rMr. Martin saw the recollecting look on Mr. Forbes' face and he gave them the familiar grin that was unmistakably his. Yes, he had seen the list of passenger names and had expected to see them. They dined together, laughed, and talked of the hard times and detention slips they had given the students in school. As they arrived at their first destination abroad, Vienna, Austria, they bade farewell to Mr. Martin. Touring the city was a new and fascin- ating experience which they enjoyed immensely. Since Mrs. Forbes knew it to be a great city known for its lovely music, they decided to further their musical knowledge by visiting the Conservatory of Music located there. Passing through the halls of the conservatory they noticed two girls, apparently twins, for at first sight they thought they were seeing double. One girl had dropped her music, scattering it all over the floor, and to their surprise the other girl said, Sis, pick it up. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes knew at once that they were Arlene and Darlene Tudor. The years that had elapsed had not changed the former teachers of Arlene 15