Fernald High School - Echo Yearbook (Fernald, IA)

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Last Will and Testament ofthe Class of 1954 We, the Fernald Senior Class of l954, being of sound body and compara- tively sound mind, do hereby leave this last will and testament. Mickey's ability to go with one fellow for a long time to Betty L. Blackie's temper to Dorothy S. Lois Ann 's pep to Arid S. The teasing Gladys got on the bus to Betty W. Mary Lou 's evenings at home to Sally L. The Senior Class arguments to the Sophomores. Gerald H. and Lee's friendship to the Sophomore girls. Gerald K.'s broad shoulders to Dick K. The airplcnes built in literature class to Mrs. Cummings' for souvenirs. Mickey's first chair in band to Warren L., may he keep it as warm as she always did. Blackie's ability to get the car to Sharon W. so she can haul her class- mates around. Lois Pnn's bones to Mr. Begg's dog to chew on. Gladys' address book to Marlene H. , so she ccn complete her collection. Nury Lou's parties to Dale M., so he can make use of their nice base- ment and also keep his class as happy as we have been. The Senior's last minute preparation to the Freshmen. Gerald H.'s quietness to Galen F. Lee's bright sayings to Nonnan H. How about that? Gerald K.'s pool playing after choir practice to Mary Jean A., so she won 't have to come right home afterwards. The Seniors' seats to the .luniors. The Senior girls late hours to Miriam H. Mickey's novelties to John W. , so he ccn amuse the teachers 'till he graduates. Blackie's aggressiveness in basketball to Judy Mc., make good use of it Judy. Lois Ann 's height to Sally so she doesn't have to look up to everyone. Gladys' ability to drive her Dad's Buick to Karen F. Nkzry Lou's love for McPherson to Helen B. The Seniors' lockers and all the junk in them to next year's Freshmen. Gerald H.'s liking for girls to'Larry H. , take odvcmtage of it Larryg it's fun. Lee's parking places to Kelly if he cm find them. Gerald K's belt to Bruce so the girls won't have to worry any more. The Senior boys' ability to get along with the Senior girls to the Junior boys. The boys' basketball trophy to the girls' team. Mickey's short cut to school to Delores M. , you would be surprised at all the time it saves. Blackie's interest in Colo to Lois Mc., she is used to it. Lois Ann 's seat on the bus to Ronnie W. Gladys' ability to get the chores done in time to go places to Karen T. , as if she ever had to do any. Mary Lou's picture painting to Rosella R. , she already has a good start. The Senior girls clothes to the Sophomore girls, as if they needed anymore 23

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ready to read mother article when her attention was drawn to the loud speaker's mnounce- ment of the trick rider for the evening. Mrs. Cummings was very startled to hear that Marilyn Black md her Golden Palomino were to be the main attraction. After a very thrilling performance the Cumming strolled to the performers stand and congratulated Marilyn on her wonderful md thrilling achievement. They then talked over old times md memories together. Once again our now weary travelers retumed to their trip because their time was now growing short. The next week was spent ioumeying eastward across Canada. lt seemed no time at all mtil they approached the United States border. Upon reaching this line, as is always customary, they had to have their car and luggage inspected. As this delayed them they complained to the custom officer. He explained to them the necessity of it md apologized for the delay. A they were about to leave the way station another officer shouted, Hey, Ching, you had better tell those people they have a flat tire. This nickname rmg a bell md as Nr. Cumming, assisted by the officer, chmged the tire, Mrs. Cummings inquired cs to the source of this familiar nicknane. She found that, just as she had suspected, it was none other than Gerald Hitchings. Mrs. Cummings talked to Gerald for awhile and found that Gerald would be off work in an hour or so. She was very anxious to talk to him so they decided to spend a little more time visiting in the vicinity. The next day, however, they continued on their ioumey. Ps they cane down across the beautiful green pastures of Wisconsin they began seeing many dairy farms. After passing through Milwaukee, they again came to the fertile pastures and modem dairy farms. One especially caught their attention. lt was cn extra nice farm with beautiful white fences and building. The pcstures were dotted with hundreds of Guemsey dairy cows. On the gate hung a sig1, worded, Headquarters for Dadismm Dairy Drean Fcxms. Once again fate seemed to chance upon the Cummings' for on this trip they had come in con- tact with each member of the graduating class of i954 and were with them for a short time in each of his or her professions. So they drove up the long winding lme and came upon a beauti- ful lmdscaped yard md home. Afknock on the door brought to their service a maid who in tum led them to Mr. Daniel Lee Dadisman in person. The day was spent touring the famous farms and the evening spent conversing about the trip to date, and l.ee's success in the dairy business But already September had rolled around on the calendar, and the Cumming' had to retum to their school in the heart of the combelt. A summer's ioumey wcs at an end, a ioumey filled with wonderful memories. Memories that would stay with them, as the high school memories had stayed with each graduate of the class of I954. 1 X 22

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Gerald K. and Lee's fines to the Sophomore boys, because the Junior boys don't need them. Gerald H.'s Ford to Rex S., so he can haul the girls around. The girls perfect record in basketball for next year's team to break. Mickey's seat in the front ofthe assembly to Dale J. , so he will keep out of trouble. Blackie's eraser throwing to Donna C. , so she can develop muscles. Lois Ann 's Plymouth to Clarise for the rest of her days in good old F.H. S. Gladys' mud road to Bernadine W., so she won't have to sit behind the elevator. Mary Lou's trips to Charles T., so he can wear out his car. The Senior girls will room 614 in the Brown Hotel to next year's Junior girls. Have as much fun as we had. Mrs. Miller'sfspeech assignments to her to do herself. Gerald K. 's sly way of keeping out of trouble to Willard C. Senior Play The Senior Class, on April 2, l954, presented a Comedy-Drama, Out of the Mist to an ova- cious audience. The cast was as follows: Lisa Andrews .............. An attractive young girl. . . . . Lois Ann Picht Alice ...... .... He ryounger sister .... . . . Marilyn Black Susm ....... . . A close friend of Lisa's. . . . . Gladys Fincham Mary Andrews. . . .... Lisa's mother .... . . Marilyn McNatton John Andrews. . . . .Her father,'a professor. . . . . .Gerald Hitchings Josie ......... .... A housekeeper. . . ' . . .Mary Lou Wise Walter ........... . . .Lisa's boy friend. . . . . Lee Dadismm Prof. Edwin T. Jones ..... . . .Prof. Astronomy. . . . . Gerald Klonglm Hmk Collins 8- Space Man. . . .... Walter's friend ..... . . . Ronald Weuve .lenny George ........ . Anewspaper reporter. . . . . Bemadine Wicks Dr. Damn ......... . . . The family doctor. . . . . .Warren Larson .bhn Buff. . .... Apolicemm. . . . . . Kelly Haws .SYNOPSIS OF PLAY When ClSff0h0my starts interfering ln the lives of a theater-minded sister, a doting mother and father, md Walter, a steady boy friend, something is bound to happen. Young Proffessor Jones tells Lisa she has a chance for an importmt appointment in the university's study md Lisa goes over backward in her attempt to find new stars. Lisa and her close friend, Susan, keeping cn all night watch through the telescope, sees the first Space Man on Earth. Then Susan, terrified, deserts Lisa, but Lisa feeling this is the climax of all her work, stays to speak to him and he returns to her several times. Lisa finds herself falling in love with him although she has never seen his face. With Lisa terrified and the family almost in hysterics, a climax is reached when the Space Man returns in day- light. 24