Genoa High School - Oriole Yearbook (Genoa, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1956 volume:

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W7 q 1 .uh if flue 1955 Qriole if wi l V' I F l DEDICATION We, the Annual Staff, in behalf of the student body and administrative staff, wish to convey our appreciation for the help and guidance of the mathematics teacher, who made this annual possible. We proudly dedicate the 1956 Oriole to Mr. Carroll DeBower. Best wishes in the years to come. -2. I , ADMINISTRATION J. DALE COONLEY MISS KR-AUSE Superintendent P'1nCIPal SCHOOL BOARD Left to Right: Back Row: Clinton Jurgensen, Lloyd Spackman, George Ericson. Front Row: Arvid Johnson-Vice-President, A. C. Lawson-Secretary, Robert B. Conrad-President. MR. J. DALE COONLEY B. A. Wesleyan University M. A. Uriversity of lowa MR. CARROL DeBOWER B. A. Midland College MISS MARY JO TACART B. S. University of Nebraska I HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY MISS STELLA KRAUSE B. A. Kearney State Teachers College MRS. ZELMA COONLEY B. F. A. Wesleyan University MR. ORIN SCHNIEDER B. S. University of Nebraska Kun. 'lf g Xf X MR. MARVIN BROWN MR. LARRY FUERST ll. A. Peru State Teachers B, A, Midland College College sv M,.,.--W if 'V' I . - ...gf MR. R AMON KOFOID R. F. A. Omaha University GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY Left to Right: Miss Althea Winell - Wesleyan University - University of Nebraska, Mrs. Viola ,lernherg Wesleyan University, Miss ,lean Weflergren - Wayne State Teachers College, Miss Linnea Winell Wesleyan University- University of Nebraska, Mrs. Gerry Atkins - Wesleyan University, Mrs. Delores Pearson - Wayne State Teachers College, Miss Ruth Vrana Micllanfl College. Luther College, Mrs. Ann Fuerst 'k laooeo 'k MR. COONLFIY MR. DeBOWER Co-Sponsor Class Sponsor President RONALD ERICSON Band l,2,3,4: Boys Clee 2,3,4-3 Mixed Chorus 2,3,4'g Small music groups 1,2,3,4g Solo 1,34 G Club 2,3,4f: Football 1,2,3,4g Basketball 1,2,3,4g Track 2,3,4g Forensics 3,4. l Vice-President GENE WHITLOW Secretary 3: Boys Glee l,2,4fi Mixed Chorus 1,2,49 C Club 1,2,3,43 Football 1,2,3,4: Basketball l,2,3,4-'Q Track 1,2,3, 4g Annual Staff 4: Forensics 1,2,3',4. -7- Secretary BILL SHANAHAN Treasurer 2,3g F,F,A, 1,25 G Club 1,2,3,4: Football 1,2,3,4-3 Basketball 1,2,3,4'g Track 1,2'3, 4: Annual Staff 4. RICHARD DANNELLY Treasurer 49 Band 1,2,33 Boys llee l,2,35 Mixed Chorus 3,43 imall music groups 3,43 G Club ,,2,3,4g Football l,2,3,4: lasketball 1,2,3,45 Track ,,2,3,4g Newspaper Staff 4. DARLENE DITTER President lg Band 2,3,4g Girl's Glee l,2,3,4': Mixed Chorus 45 Small music groups 3,43 Solo 2,3,4: Phys. Ed. 1,2,3',43 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4g Pep Club 2,3',4g Annual Staff 3,45 Alter- nate cheerleader 3,4g Forensics 3,43 Drum Majorette 4. PATRICIA BACKMAN Band 2,3,49 Girls Glee l,2,3',49 Mixed Chorus 2,3,4'g Small music groups 2,3,4g Phys. Ed. lg Newspaper Staff 4. LeROY MORRIS Phys. Ed. lg C Club 3,43 Foot- ball l,4: Basketball 2,3,4 Newspaper Staff 4. RONALD DANKERT Phys. Ed. lg F.F.A. 1,2,3,4J Newspaper Staff 4. A ,SX gre QV J' O t, fwfr' .-f X :bf 'S MARY ANN URKOSKI Girls Glee 1,2,3,4g Mixed Chor- us 3,45 Small music groups 3,4g Phys. Ed. 1,2,3,49 F.ll.A. lg Newspaper Staff 4. I Le . Agri 23 Q sw- .ui-. . BRUCE HASCH Secretary lg President 35 Band Boys Glee 2,3519 Mixed 2,3,4g Small music l,2,3,4: Solo 25 G Club 5 Football 1,2,3,4g Bas- l,2,3,445 Track 1,2,3,4g l,2,3',4Z Chorus groups l,2,3',4 ketball Forensics 1,2,3,4. ..f ' bv' xo' Nz- X 2410 Page all Q v 1' 5 ELAINE URWIN Girls Glee 1,2,3g Phys. Ed. l,2,3',4: F.lI.A. l,2,3,45 Pep Club 4: Newspaper Staff 4. GARY BAUE -V Phys. Ed. 49 Pep Club 45 G '- . ' Club 4: Football 4: Track 4: Newspaper Staff 43 Annual Staff 4. A, ' ' -'N V xt l ,, I 1, - '- 3. .N rn' 'Q -' ' . , r XV' '- ff' I ,. 'TA wmv. 4, g..g 5 f 4 .xv w, t .. W . xr g 12 LaVONNE MILLER President 25 Vice-President I Girls Glee 1,4fg Phys. Ed. 1,2,Q F.H.A. 1,2,3,f-tg Pep Club 1,2,E 43 Annual Staff 43 Cheerleadl 3,45 Alternate Cheerleader 5 Forensics 3g Chapter Swee heart 3. ROSALEE FREAS Vice-President 15 Band 1,2,3,45 Girl's Glee 1,2,3,4g Mixed Chorus 3,43 Small music groups 2,3,4g Phys. Ed. 1,2,3,4'g F.H.A. 1,2,3g Newspaper Staff 4: Annual Staff 3,45 Forensics 2,3,4. CAROL LINDAUER Sand 1,2,3,4i: Girl's Glee l,2',3,4'g Mixed Chorus 3,43 Small music groups 1,2,3,4g Solo 2,3g 'hys. Ed. 13 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4: 'ep Club 15 Annual Staff 3,45 Forensics 2,3,4. DANA DANNELLY Boy's Glee 41 Phys. Ed. l,2,3: F.F.A. 1,2,3,44 Pep Club 45 G Club 3,45 Football 1,3,4-4 Forensics 3,4. HAROLD MILLER Phys. Ed. l,2,4: Pep Club 43 Football 25 Track 2,3,4g News- paper Staff 4. RUTH ALICE ATKINS Band 1,2,3,4g Girl's Glee 1,2, 3,4g Mixed Chorus 2,3,4gg Small music groups 1,2,3,4'5 Solo 3,45 Phys. Ed. 2,35 Newspaper Staff 4g Annual Staff 3,43 Forensics 2,3,4- V JEROME SWANSON Phys. Ed. lg F.F.A. 1,2,3',4: Pep Club 43 C Club 45 Football l,3,4g Forensics 3,4. 1 l KARLENE RUPP Cirl's Glee 1,2,3',4': Phys. Ed. 1,25 F.H.A. l,2,4'g Pep Club 1,2,3,4:g Annual Staff 1,4g Cheer- leader 4: Forensics 2,3,4. SANDRA ELM Girl's Glee 3,41 Mixed Chorus 43 Phys. Ed. 1,25 F.H.A. l,2,3, 4g Pep Club 1,2,3,4g News- paper Staff 4g Annual Staff 4: Cheerleader 43 Alternate Cheer- leader 25 Forensics 3,4. LEON NOBLE Band 1,2,3,4g Boy's Glee 2,2 Mixed Chorus 4: Small musi groups 3,45 Solo 3,45 Phys. Ez 1,2,3',4g Pep Club 45 G Clu 3,44 Football 1,2,3,4g Track 4 Annual Staff 4. ROBERT CHILDERS Boy's Glee 45 Phys. Ed. 1,2,3 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4': G Club 4 Football 1,2,3,4g Newspape Staff 4. GAYLE BAUE Cirl's Clee 1,2,3,4': Mixed Chorus 2,35 Small music groups 1,2,3g Phys Ed. l,2,3,49 F.H.A. 1,3g Pep Club 2,4g Newspaper Staff 4g Annual Staff 4g For- ensics 4. PATSY PIPER Secretary 23 Band 2,3545 Cir1's Glee 1,2,3,4g Mixed Chorus 2,3,4g Small music groups 2,3,4.g Phys. Ecl. lg Newspaper Staff 4. MARY LEE BRANDT Girl's Glee l,3,4-9 Phys. Erl. lg F.H.A. 1.44 Pep Club 3,45 Newspaper Staff 4. CHARLOTTE LINNERSON Girl's Clee 1,2,4g Phys. Ed. lg Newspaper Staff 43 Annual Staff 2. HARLAN WAGNER Phys. Ed. 4g F.F.A. 1,2',3,4 Track 43 Newspaper Staff 4. I U' N I O c L R A s S A wffwf President DAVID ELM President 1,33 Boys Glee 33 Mixed Chor- us 3g Phys. Ed. 1.2: Basketball 1,2,3: Jr. Play. Vice- President LYNN McPHAUL President 2: Vice- President 3: Girls Glee 1,2,3: Mixed Chorus 3g Triple Trio 2,31 Vocal Solo 2,35 Phys. Ed. 1,2: Pep Club 1,2,3: Annual Staff 1,2,3g Cheerleader 33 Jr. Play. vi JANET PEARSON Secretary 2.3: Band 1,2,3': Girls Glee 1,2,3: Triple Trio 2: Sax Quartet 3: Saxophone Solo 2: Piano Solo 3: Phys. Ed. 1,2,3: F.H.A. l,2,3: Pep Club 1,2,33 Annual Staff 3: Alternate Cheerleader 2, De- clamatory 2, Jr. play. -13- WW l'88Blll'0l' WM MM GAIL JOHNSON Vice-President 1: Treasurer 35 Band 1,2,35 Boys Glee l,2,3: Mixed Chor- us 1,3'g Boys Octet 1: Brass Sextet 1: Trumpet Trio 2,35 Trumpet Solo 3: G Club 2.3: Football 1,25 Basketball 1,2,3: Track l,2,3': One Act Play 23 Jr. Play. . W , A , 1 sr 't' ' M , X ' 3 ' 1 g fgifgdf 1 ..,. 5 A 3' ' ' 1 f . QW? is 'fl' ours? I . ., 53 wa, d ,-nb.-,.. iw U , . I W -1. L- A dd .. Q. Q 3 . . .., . ,i........ . wtfbgd. .. 'Cunard J 4 . 5. .:,, 1' '1 U - ,LM V . , f Y , . I S, frfifi' , C. 1 f f degli. . ,W in .A . ,. . .7 W .l dd , 3 fy I 4 H M, , . tv ' .- ...,,.. ,. 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' , ' ' 1 ' ' ' ' ', U Edwddd Kdsh Raymond gush Richard Anderson. sec. 1, F.F.A. l,2,3, G Club 1,2,3, Football 15 Basketball 15 Track 1,2,3. Ga le Cromwell: Phys. Ed. 1,2,35 F.F.A. l,2,3: Basketball 3: Track 3. Eldbn Fox: Boys Glee 1,35 Mixed Chorus 1, Phys. Ed. 15 G Club 35 Football 1,2,35 Basketball 1,35 Track 2.3. Dean Beck: Band 1,2,35 Boys Glee 35 Mixed Chorus 35 Football 2,35 Basketball 1,2,35 Track l,2,35 Jr. Play. Kenny Cuddeford: Trea. 1: Boys Glee 35 Phys. Ed. 1,25 Basketball 35 Annual Staff 25 One Act Play 1,25 Jr. Play. Ruth Carling: Band 2,35 Girls Glee 2,35 Phys. Ed. 1,2,35 Pep Club 3. Connie Boss: Trea. 25 Girls Glee 1,35 Phys. Ed. 1,2,3g Pep Club 1,2,35 Annual Staff 2,35 Alt. Chldr. 35 Declamatory, Jr. Play. Helen Czarnick: Band 2,35 Girls Glee 1,2,35 Mixed Chorus 35 Triple Trio 2,35 Phys. Ed. 1,2,3. Zita Kuntz: Girls Glee 2 3: Pep Club 2,3. Rosemary Konert: Phys. Ed. 15 F.H.A. 1,25 Pep Club 15 Annual Staff 25 Jr. Play. Mary Ann Nissen: Girls Glee 15 Phys. Ed. 1,2,3. v- V- E 5 .www-.. f..t..,.....rWw.-W-p----vu .,.,, V ,did Don Schumacher: Boys Glee 35 Phys. Ed. 1,2,3: F.F.A. 1,2,35 Football 3: Basketball 2. ,lane Larson: Vice President 25 Girls Glee 1,2,35 Mixed Chorus 35 Triple Trio 25 Piano Solo 2,3., Phys. Ed. 1, F.li.A. 1,2,35 Pep Club 1,2,35 Annual Staff 2,35 Cheerleader 35 Jr. Play. Dick Peterson: Band 1,2,3: Boys Glee 15 Mixed Chorus 19 Phys. Ed. '1,2,3g Football 2,3. Richard Silverberg: Boys Glee 3: Ph s. Ed. 35 F.F.A. 1,2,35 Football 1,25 Basketball 1,2. Bernadine Lund: Band 2,35 Phys. 15 Pep Club 1,2,35 Annual Staff 3. D Frank Ramaekers: Boys Glee 35 Mixed Chorus 35 F.F.A. 1,2,35 Basketball 35 Track 35 Annual Staff 2,3. Sandra Skillstad: Band 2.39 Girls Glee 1,2,35 Triple Trio 25 Flute Duet 35 Phys. Ed. l,2,35 Pep Club l,2,3: Annual Staff 3, Jr. Play. Helen Taylor: Phys. Ed. 15 F.H.A. 25 Pep Club l. Geraldine Lund: Band 25 Phys. Fld. 15 Pep Club 1,2 35 Annual Staff 3. Marece Rockey: Band 1,2,35 Cirls Glee 1,2,35 Mixed Chorus 35 Triple Trio 25 Clarinet Quartet 35 Phys. Ed. 1,2,35 Pep Club 2,35 Annual Staff 2,35 Declamatory 2, Jr. Play. Br an Smith: C Club 2,35 Football 2,35 Basketball 2,35 Y Track l,2,3. Richard Urkoski: Phys. Ed. l,2,3: F.F.A. l,2,3. Larry McNeff: Band l,2,3: Boys Glee 1,2,35 Mixed Chorus 1,35 Boys Octet 15 Triple Trio 3: Trumpet Trio 2: Trum- pet Solo 1,21 Phys. Ed. 1,25 G Club 3: Football 35 Basketball 35 Track 2,3. Fred Samuelson: Boys Glee 35 Mixed Chorus 35 Basketball 35 Track 35 Jr. Play. Mary Ann Swantek: Girls Glee 1,2,35 Mixed Chorus 35 Phys. Ed. 1,2,35 F.ll.A. 35 Pep Club 2,3. Rosemary Konert Mary Ann Nissen Don Schumacher Jane Larson Dick Peterson Richard Silverberg Bernadine Lund Frank Ramaekers Sandra Skillstad Helen Taylor Geraldine Lund Marece Hockey Bryan Smith Richard Urkoski Larry McNeff Fred Samuelson Mary Ann Swantek l ,.. ,, R I, f, W l - - .I , E? 'ffl' X . ,iff if if , 1 A pp ' 1 fi i ' ji fm y 5' all 1 RWD, 'Wiz , Q.. ' Y UW 5 W A ,'-. Z' 5 - l in i s M71 H -3 President Q '35 D i '55, if QS M 'gr is w 2 S 2 f 4 , D -Us D ..... rx? N 5, ...., at Q r . . , we r K . H M, ,1 SOPHOMORE CLASS Vice President Secretary ' . :: '-:if E' 14 x2i'1:'ifbE' is , 2 5 L Wit is , 'W-Q 1 ., , vw2,3ilm,, R QQ 5 J? an X 4 Us 9' f ww N in it H -' Treasurer X, his 2 1 - f'--- : . . .:f:i . Q ,fag Ig? as 1 f' A, 3 5 was if N ggjgb, is ,gi v J UMA Ffzf' if E ' xl- E Sue Uehling Mark Ramaekers William Joy Bill Doe Left to Right: Back Row: Duane Bright, Wayne McBr1de, Leo Rinkol, William Joy, Bill Doe, Dwayne McBride, Dale Dannelly. Front Row: Sue Uehling, Irene Hoffmeister, Gary Swanson, Dorothea Schumacher, Joyce Stetz, Mark Hamaekers. Sponsor: Mr. Kofoid. 1 .NA , Left to Right: llnc-k Row: Phyllis Lundberg, joe Swantelc, l,eRoy Rockey, .Michael Kaup, Bonnie Koziol, Margaret llvrlin. Miclrlle llow: lilvr-ra llrwin, Phyllis Pilakowski, Connie Louis, Dorothy Cromwell, Dorothy Larson, llnttrr Pearson. Front Row: l,urry Cherry, Dwayne Dannolly, Clennis Smith, Ellen Nore, Edward Kula, Jerry Osantowski. Sponsor: Ylrs. Coonlcy. FRESHMAN CLASS Prrvszirlont Vice-Prcsinlr-nt Secretary wk ps 04' 's QQ 'fi Nha.. ,uj Y Phyllis Pilakowski L Bette Pearson Margaret Berlin Treasurer 1' Q tmp t ,L y I V if Michael Kaup v. 'k odfhlefiw 'k 'MMT ' 1: FIRST TEAM: Left to Right-Back Row: Bill Shanahan, Halfbackg Richard Dannelly, Fullbackg Gary llaue, Halfback. Middle Row: Bruce Hasch, Quarterback. Front Row: Bryan Smith, Findg Gene Whitlow, Tackleg ,Ierome Swanson, Cuardg Ronnie Ericson, Center Leon Noble, Cuardg Dana Dannelly, Tackleg Eyman Anderson, End. FOOTBALL The 1955 football season was enjoyed with relative success by the Genoa Orioles. lln- der the leadership of Coach Marvin Brown and Assistant Coach liarry Fuerst the Orioles finished in second place in the Goldenrod Conference, behind Osceola. Genoa opened the season with a 13-6 victory over St. Paul. The game was marked with frequent fumbles due to first game jitters. The team performed with uncertainty from time to time. The score was knotted 6-6 at the end of the first half. Bruce llasch and Bill Shanahan scored touchdowns with Gene Whitlow adding an extra point on a short pass. Jerome Swanson played an out- standing game at guard for which he received the coveted star of the week award. For their second game the Orioles journeyed to Polk to do battle with the Bulldogs. Cenoa smothered the hapless Bulldogs by a score of 46-6. Cary liaue scored four touch- downs on runs of 85, 83, 42, and 7 yardsg Bill Shanahan also contributed three to the shel- lacking. ln the third game of the season, Genoa, minus the services of Quarterback Hasch, was dropped by Fullerton 27-6. The Warrior squad had good depth and speed, and was led by Clyde Haskins, a great performer, who later madethe Omaha World-Herald Class B All-State team. Bill Shanahan and Dana Dannelly played an outstanding game defensively with Bill receiving the Star of the Week award. Genoa caged the Newman Grove Bluejays 25-6 at Genoa. At halftime the score read 6-0 in favor of Genoa. The Orioles came to life though, in the second half, and scored '19 points. Bruce Hasch'scored three times, Bryan Smith once, plus an extra point. Bruce Hasch led the Orioles offensive attack. Ronnie Ericson sparked the defensive platoon. Hon- nie was awarded the Star of the week plaque for his inspiring play. The Orioles blasted Silver Creek 40-O to raise their conference standing to 4 wins and no losses. The scoring was as follows: Shanahan - three touchdowns, Hasch - one touch- down, Baue - one touchdown, and Smith - one touchdown. The team as a whole was out- standing defensively, with the entire squad seeing action. Coach Brown instructed Shanahan to attempt the points after touchdowns by kicking. Bill did and connected with four. At the end of their sixth game, the Orioles found themselves on the short end of a 39-19 score. Osceola had a good team with an excess of speed led by .Ian Grossnicklauswho com- manded the game with consistent broken-field running. Genoa didn't have the speed to cope with Osceola's backs. Bill Shanahan scored two touchdowns ani Bryan Smith one. The defeat knocked Genoa out of contention for the Goldenrod Conference Championship. Seeking revenge for the setback suffered to Osceola, the Orioles skinned the St. Edward Beavers 44--13. Bill Shanahan scored twenty points, Bruce Hasch eighteen points, and Bryan Smith six points. The team played a fine game, with the entire squad seeing action. Genoa got sweet revenge for last year's 13-12 loss to Stromsburg, by whipping The Vikings 35-6. Genoa got first blood when Hasch returneaa punt 76 yards for the game's first touchdown. Bill Shanahan added four touchdowns and five extra points to bring his seasons total to 115 points. Gene Whitlow played his best game of the season, and Richard Dannelly was outstanding at defensive tackle. Eleven seniors, Bill Shanahan, Gene Whitlow, Bruce Hasch, Richard Dannelly, Bob Chil- ders, Leon Noble, Gary Baue, Leroy Morris, Dana-Dannelly, Jerome Swanson, and Ronnie Ericson played their last football game for Genoa High, and overran Clarks 20-0. On the game's first play from scrimmage, Gary Baue ran 67 yards for Genoa's first touchdown. One of the highlights of the game was Richard Dannelly's line plunging at fullback. Bill Shanahan added 14 points to bring his seasons total to 129 points, third highest in the State of Nebraska. The team should be congratulated for their fine work during the season and their loyal ser- vice to the school and the coaches. -20. l SEASON RECORD Genoa 13 St. Paul Genoa 46 Polk Genoa 6 Fullerton Genoa 25 Newman Grove Genoa 40 Silver Greek Genoa 10 Osceola Genoa 44 St. Edward Genoa 35 Stromsburg Genoa 20 Clarks TOTALS Genoa 248 Dpponents l0'3 Won 7-Lost 2 FOOTBALL SQUAD: Left to Right-Back Row: Joe Swantek, Jerome Swanson, Leroy Morris, Leon Noble, Larry McNeff, Robert Childers, Gary Swanson, Richard Anderson. Middle Row: Duane Bright, Wayne 'VlcBride, Don Schumacher, Bill Doe, LeRoy Rockey, Eldon Fox, Dwayne McBride, Gary Baue. Front Row: Bill Shanahan, Ryman Anderson, Bryan Smith, Bruce Hasch, Gene Whitlow, Dana Dan- nelly, Ronnie Firicson, Richard Dannelly, Coach: Marvin Brown, Assistant Coach: Larry Fuerst. n-fy ,ya - A' if ggifffjq ii?-'fgr .1-X.. , :AFM is ' il 1 N, Qyd rf A x 1 'how' FIRST TEAM: Left to Right-Back Row: Dean Beck, Richard Dannelly, Bill Shanahan, Dave Elm, and Leroy Morris. Coach-Mr. Brovm, Gail Johnson, Ronnie Ericson, Gene Whitlow, Bruce Hasch, Bryan Smith, and Student Manager-Richard Anderson. BASKETBALL The Genoa Orioles enjoyed a very successful basketball season winning 17 of 18 games under the fine leadership of Coach Marvin Brown and Assistant Coach Larry Fuerst. Their only loss was to Clarkson, a high flying club from Eastern Nebraska. The Orioles finished first in the M. B. N. and Goldenrod Conferences, bringing the first M.B.N. crown to Genoa since 1946. Genoa opened the campaign with a 44--36 win over Albion. Bruce Hasch led the scoring with 12 points. A hustling reserve team came from behind in the fourth quarter to beat the Albion reserves 30-28 with Duane Bright scoring 8 points. The Genoa Oroiles ended a long victory drought over Fullerton by whipping the Warriors 63-61 in their second game. Bill Shanahan pumped in 25 points to lead the victory. Bruce Hasch played a good defensivegarne and gathered 14 points. Genoa had little trouble downing Silver Greek 69-44 for their third win. Bruce Hasch scored 26 points as well as gathering 29 rebounds. Genoa reserves were nipped by'Silver Creek reserves by the score of 41-4-O. The St. Edward Beavers fell before the Orioles by a score of 64-38. Bruce llasch again led Genoa in the scoring department with 22 points. Genoa took home the first place trophy in the M. B. N. tournament held at Albion. Genoa had little trouble the first two nights sweeping past St. Edward and Newman Grove by scores of 64-19 and 69-45. Genoa met Fullerton in the finals and came out with a 50-45 victory. All hands turned in good performances, with Gene Whitlow leading the scor- ing with 12 points. Genoa squeaked passed Osceola 55-53 for its eighth consecutive win. Ronnie Ericson's jump shot from the free throw line won the game for the Orioles. Bill Shanahan was the leading point producer gathering 18 points. Genoa came through with an important conference victory by slamming St. Paul 77-55. Gene Whitlow and Richard Dannelly led the Oriole attack. Stromsburg and Clarks provided little opposition for the Genoa five as they fell before them by scores of 68-43 and 66-4l. Genoa rolled over St. Edward- for the 3rd straight time this season. Genoa was crowned Goldenrod Conference champs as they swept past Polk 66-42. Druce llasch played a good all-around game, scoring 12 points and gathering 25 re- bounds. liichard Dannelly played the best all-around game of his career by ripping the nets for 22 points while leading Genoa to a 98-54 victory over Cedar Rapids. Gene Whitlow and llruee llasch also scored in double figures by picking up 20 and lf! points respectively. Genoa finished one of the first unbeaten seasons in history by knocking off Newman Grove 75--62. Dave l'ilm and Dean Deck did a good job in reserve rolls for regulars lost via the foul route. Gene Whitlow and liichard Dannelly also played good all-around games. Genoa entered the district tournament at Clarkson and on the first night swept past Platt Center 77-20. llruce lla:-:ch scored 715 points which is one of the highest scoring performances by an individual Oriole. On the second night of play, Genoa moved past Cedar Rapids 65-52 for their 17th consecutive victory of the season. Genoa came home with the runner up trophy, the 3rd night they bowed to Clarkson 62-57 in the district finals. All-stater, llob Moore, proved to be too much for the Orioles by dropping in 29 points. Clever llill Shanahan and lanky llruce llasch led the attack for Genoa. Genoa's first team finished the season with a 17-l record. The secondteam compiled a R-fl record. The lettermen this year were Bill Shanahan, Druce llasch, Gene Whitlow, llichard Donnelly, llonnie lfricson, l.eroy Morris, llryan Smith, David lflm, Dean Deck, and Gail ,lohnson. Student Nlanager this year was liichard Anderson who did a very good job of shining the balls and taking care of the uniforms. Richard Dannelly and Gene Whitlow were elected honorary season captains of the l056 Oriole basketball team. ln the final Class C standings, Genoa was ranked as the number four team. Druce llasch re- ceived honorable mention on the all-state roster. SECOND 'l'l'iAfNl: Left to llight-Hack llow: Kenny Cuddeford, Larry Mcbleff, Eldon Fox, Frank Ramaeli- UFS' llllillll' Dannelly, Duiinf' Bright, Leroy llockey, Gayle Cromwell, Fred Samuelson, Bill Doe, and Assistant Coach-Mr. Fuerst. 3 49 84 ,.,..,,,k.,x X.-., 0 W N li 1 1, 554501 . ds' SEASON RECORD FIRST TEAM fwon 17-lost II SECOND TEAM Kwon 8-lost 41 Genoa 44 Albion 36 30 Albion 26 Genoa 63 Fullerton 61 Genoa 15 Fullerton 38 Genoa 69 Silver Creek 44 40 Silver Creek 41 Genoa 64 St. Edward 38 Genoa 47 St. Edward 46 Genoa 64 St. Edward 19 Genoa 44 Osceola 50 Genoa 68 Newman Grove 45 Genoa 30 St. Paul 39 Genoa 50 Fullerton 45 43 Stromsburg 25 Genoa 55 Osceola 53 Genoa 34 Cluks 25 Genoa 72 St. Paul 55 Genoa 40 St. Edward 36 Genoa 69 Stromsburg 43 Genoa 31 Polk 23 Genoa 67 Clarks 41 Genoa 38 Cedar Rapids 26 Genoa 68 St. Edward 47 District Runner Up Genoa 47 Newman Grove 40 Genoa 66 Polk 42 TOTALS Genoa 88 Cedar Rapids 54 Genoa 439 Opponents 415 Genoa 75 Newman Grove 62 Genoa 77 Platte Center 29 Genoa 66 Cedar Rapids 52 Genoa 57 Clarkson 62 TOTALS Genoa 1182 Opponents 828 INDIVIDUAL SCORING INDIVIDUAL SCORING Bruce Hasch 304 Bryan Smith Gene Whitlow 256 Dean Beck Bill Shanahan 243 Duane Bright Richard Dannelly 197 LeRoy Hockey Ronnie Ericson 93 David Elm Bryan Smith 59 Bill Doe David Film 13 Gail Johnson Dean Beck 12 Eldon Fox Leroy Morris 8 Fred Samuelson Gail Johnson 4 Larry McNeff Gayle Cromwell M. B. N. Conf. Champs IVI. B. N. Tourney Champs Goldenrod Conf. Champs 95 63 61 61 49 47 42 23 4 2 1 7 wsu ,mfr , we Sw W . . we 0. Q .-l' 3 iv 5' sf S Af 5 v X k f --:.f x ..k, Z M. I f W 4 , Q , R- H E W g Nw Q ig? QF ?g fi? , 3 .gk ' M . JILL . :SUI ,34wL,,, , xx N Y 'B ALTERNATE CHEERLEADERS Connie Doss, JoAnn Ditter, Jerri Elm, Dsirlone Ditter. PHYSICAL EDUCATION l.:-fl to llight: 'l'hirfl llow: Connie l,ouis, Darlene Ditter, lluth Carling, Donnie Koziol, Mary Ann Nissen, Maroon llorzkey, Phyllis Lnnrlherg, Connie Doss, Margaret llerlin. Sf'lTOHll llow: ffonrvh llrown, l'llvera Urwin, Janet Pearson, lfllnine Ilrwin, Dorothy Cromwell, Phyllis llilukowski, lr:-nv lloffme-ister, Mary Ann llrkoski, Gayle Bane, Rosalee Freas, Mrs. Coonley. First llow: llettr- Pearson, Sunflrn Skillstacl, Joyce Stetz, JoAnn Ditter, Dorothea Schumacher, Suzanne llehling, Dorothy l,:1rson, Clennis Smith, Flllen Nore, llelen Cznrnick. Q Q 9 9 9 f N Q' , me U L Q to 50, ' 'C' smut' 1' . A ' ft ' A 'A' ogctiviteo 'Ir DAND: Left to Right-Back Row: Geraldine Lund, Bernadine Lund, Dorothy Larson, Leon Noble, Ruth Atkins, Director-Mr. Kofoid, Leroy Rockey, Darlene Ditter, Patsy Piper, Patty Backman, Patricia Wells. Middle Row: llelen Czarnick, Ellen Nore, Martin Koziol, Kenneth Rood, Bette Pearson, Sharon Dan- nelly, Don Coonley, Larry McNeff, Dean Beck, Gail Johnson, Ronnie Ericson, Janet Pearson, Carol Lindauer, Joyce Stetz, Jeanette Wruble, Bruce Hasch. Front Row: Phyllis Lundberg, Marece Hockey, Rosalee Freas,Sandra Skillstad, Ruth Carling, Margaret Berlin, Phil nggu. MUSIC Music has played a large part in the lives of the Genoa lligh students during 1955--56, under the leadership of their new director, Mr. Ramon Kofoid. The band was very active, participating in various activities. It furnished music for all the football and basketball games in Genoa and went to Fullerton and St. Edward to entertain the spectators on the football field during the half. The band attended Band Day at llastings early in the fall and played with 1200 other students under the leadership of Paul Yoder. On December 7, Genoa was host to six neighboring towns, for the Oth annual Dand Clinic. Donald Lentz, music in- structor from the ll. of Nebraska was the guest conductor. lle instructed the group in a day of practice. K The vocal department was also active, with selected groups fumishing music for the .lunior and Senior Class Plays, County Teacher's meeting, and the Farmer-Merchant Banquet. They played a large part in the Christmas program, furnishing small group singing and a chorus of all voices. The mixedchorus attended the Choral Clinic in Albion on January l3-14. All musical groups participated in a Pall Concert and Qpring Concert for the public. They attended the Goldenrod Festival in Dsceola, March 27, and received criticisms on the num- bers which they would present at the contest. The District Contest was held in Central City on April lf!-14. The band elected officers who were: President - llruce llasch, Vice-President - Ronnie Ericson, Secretary-Treasurer - Darlene Ditter, Librarians - ,lanet Pearson, Dean Deck. -29- Q l if -my GIRLS GLEE Left to Right: Back Row: Charlotte Linnerson, Darlene Ditter, Margaret Berlin, Phyllis Pilakowski, Jane Larson, Ruth Garling, Marece Hockey, Lynn McPhaul, Phyllis Lundberg, Connie Boss, Connie, Louis, Sandra Elm, Mary Ann Urkoski. Middle Row: JoAnn Ditter, Janet Pearson, Sandra Skillstad, Rosalee Freas, Dorothea Schumacher, Dorothy Larson, Gayle Baue, Ruth Atkins, Joyce Stetz, Carol Lindauer, Director-Mr. Kofoid. Front Row: LaVonne Miller, Bette Pearson, Ellen Nore, Patty Backman, Gloria Anderson, Karlene Rupp, Mary Ann Swantek, Patsy Piper, Glennis Smith, Helen Czarnick, Zita Kuntz. BOYS GLEE Left to right: Back Row: Gail Johnson, Ronnie Ericson, Bruce Hasch, Gene Whitlow, Dana Dannelly, Dean Beck, Vernon Christensen. Middle How: Robert Childers, LeRoy Rockey, Richard Silverberg, Fred Samuelson, David Elm, Larry McNeff. Front Row: Kenneth Cuddeford, Joe Swantek,Gary Swanson, Jerome Swanson, Frank Remaekers, Larry Cherry, Director-Mr. Kofoid. , -'1,? 22 f 3: CHORUS L1-fl lu lligllt-llavk Ilow: Larry Mc-Nvff, David Elm, lkfan Brink, llonniv Ericson, Ce-nv Whitlow, Bruce llusch, Call Johnson, Frr-rl Samuelson, anrlLr-on Noble. Nlirlwllv Row: llirrwtor, 'Vlr. Kufoirl, 'Nlary Ann llrkoski, Darlrvnc Dittur, Vlarccc' llockrvy, Lynn Mcphaul, ,lzlnv Larson, Sandra lilln, lJOI'Olllf'2i Smrhurnachcr, and Frank llamnakvrs. lfront lluw: llc-lr-n Czarnivk, Patty Iluvkman, Carol Linmlauvr, llosalep Frvus, Rlllll Atkins, Palsy Pipvr, mul Mary Ann Swantvl-4. SOLOISTS L. 3 -ra L Ji ' ,S 1-,, :rs ma is-gd 'cr lv H Q , W ,K ...AV ',:15 'x K irr' f 'G I K ' .9 ....f 5' X Q .Kish - ml X 1. R X 'lf r f 1 W J l zzgz is 5 Ruth Alirvv Atkins-Instrumental, Helen Czarnick-Piano, Darlene Ditter-Piano, Gail Johnson-Instrumental, ,lane Larson-Piano, Velma Larson lnot pictured?-Piano, Larry 'l1cNcff-Instrumental, Lynn Mcphaul- Vocal, Lvon Noble-Vocal and lnstrumental, Janet Pearson-Piano. SMALL GROUPS Cirl's' Sextet 5. Boy's Quartet Girl's Triple Trio 6. Clarinet Quartet Brass Sextet 7. Flute Duet Girl's Trio Y G-CLUB Hack Row: Lf-ft to Right: Ronnie Ericson, Dana Uannelly, Gene Whitlow, Bruce llasch, Bryan Smith, Eyman Anderson. Middle Row: llill lloe, Richard llannelly, Bill Shanahan, Gail Johnson, Richard Anderson, Gary Bane. Front Row: flouczh-Marvin Brown, Rolmert Childers, Leon Noble, Eldon Fox, Leroy Morris, Jerome Swanson, Assistant Coach-Larry Fuerst. BOYS' PHYS. ED Rack Row: Left to Right: Coach-Marvin Brown, Richard Silverberg, Eyman Anderson, Edwin Engstrom, Richard Peterson, llarlan Wagner. Middle Row: Dale llannolly, Wayne McBride, Leon Noble, Gary Rane, Dwayne McBride, Mike Kaup. Front Row: .lorry Osantowski, Larry Cherry, Dana Christman, loe qwantek, llarold Miller, Edward Kula, Mark Ramaekers. 13' . lox t Em' ,NU I 2,4 Q Back Row: Left to Right: Dorothea Schumacher, Elaine Urwin, Phyllis Pilakowski, .lane Larson Bonnie Koziol, Phyllis Lunberg, Dorothy Cromwell, Connie Louis, Dorothy Larson. Middle Row: Karlene Rupp, Sue Uehling, Bette Pearson, Elvera Urwin, Glennis Smith, Zita Kuntz Joyce Stetz, Mary Ann Swantek. Front Row: Carol Lindauer, JoAnn Ditter, Sandra Elm, LaVonne Miller, Darlene Ditter, Janet Pearson Mary Lee Brandt, Adviser-Mary Jo Tagart. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Genoa chapter of Future Homemakers of America started their year of activities in June with three newly elected officers going to Kearney State Teacher's college for a three day officer work shop. Those who attended were secretary-Janet Pearson, degree chairman- JoAnn Ditter, and parliamentarian-Darlene Ditter. Other officers elected to serve were presi- dent-Carol Lindauer, vice-president-LaVonne Miller, historian-'Vlary Lee Brandt, and song- leader-Sandra Elm. Genoa chapter had 30 active members. Twenty members attended the district convention at Albion in October. Darlene Ditter, the district president, 'was presiding officer and Janet Pearson was the district song leader. The Genoa chapter took part in a program on Civil Defense. The annual Mother-Daughter banquet was held December 14. The program was a style review of dresses made by the members in their homemaking classes. Other special activities of the year were a clothing drive for the Goodwill Industries, state F.H.A. scholarship fund, March of Dimes drive in'Cenoa Public, concessions at foot- ball and basketball games, Easter breakfast, an all school dance, a tea for eighth grade girls and F.H.A. Week. Three delegates attended the state convention at the Lincoln Hotel, Lincoln, Nebraska March 17. The theme was Birthday Party , celebrating the 10th year of F'.H.A. in Nebraska Special goals for the year were: in Training andimproving ourselves to be more democratic in all phases of life. Qi Teaching ourselves to realize and accept our responsibliities in our homes. 131 Understanding what homemaking can contribute to our future lives at home or in business. 0 -4 I' roar gig K X 'I'op: A confrernrivc with Miss Tagarl. Top: The results of sewing classes. Ylirlfllv: Whr:rc's thc- food? Midclle: Look out for your fingers! lloltomx Easy with that glassware! Bottom: Surprise! ,,A35,, Z 4 Left to Right: Back Row: Wayne McBride, Leo Rinkol, Donald Schumacher, Edwin Engstrom, Ronald Dankert, Richard Silverberg, Duane Bright. Second Row: Eddie Kula, Dana Christman, Joe Swantek, Richard Urkoski, Dwayne McBride, Dale Dannelly, Joe Dannelly, Larry Cherry, Mark Ramaekers, Jerry Osantowski. Front Row: Mr. Orin Schnieder-Advisor, Gayle Cromwell-Secretary, Jerome Swanson-President, Dana Dannelly-Vice-President, Frank Ramaekers Jr.-Treasurer, Harlan Wagner-Reporter, Robert Childers- Sentinel. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Genoa F. F. A. Chapter Officers visited an F. F. A. Officer training camp on June 3 to June 6, 1955. The camp, Camp Comeca, is located near Cozad, Nebraska. On July 28, the chapter held their annual outdoor picnic in the Genoa City Park. From the 9th of October to the 13th, 10 chapter members and their advisor, Mr. Schnieder, attended the annual F. F. A. National Convention at Kansas City, Missouri. The 10 members were Robert Childers, Dana Dannelly, Jerome Swanson, Harlan Wagner, Donald Schumacher, Gayle Cromwell, Frank Ramaekers, Edwin Engstrom, Ronald Dankert, and Richard Silverberg. The boys felt that the trip to Kansas City was not only enjoyable but also beneficial for their future. On November Sth, all 22 Genoa F. F. A. Chapter members attended the annual livestock judging show at Columbus, Nebraska. Jerome Swanson and Robert Childers received red ribbons in the Senior Division group at this contest. On january 31, 1956, 15 members at- tended the annual Old Reliable Judging Contest at Grand Island, Nebraska. Larry Cherry placed in the red ribbon group and Dana Dannelly placed in the white ribbon group. On March 14, the 22 Genoa Chapter F. F. A. Students, their fathers, and a number of guests attended their annual Father and Son Banquet. Once every month in the evening, the chapter held a meeting in the Genoa High School Agriculture room. After every meeting they enjoyed refreshmentsiand some kind of entertain- ment. --36- QF' l'I' ill :gg ff . 'E 22' if W 'E ,F ' M K , 3 ,fwx G ,L-,' nm K ii? SUNG! if s. hd P . . . . 5. Q 1 f- fy - , a Q ...Q s M ' 1 ! . , 5 f., ? S ' 4 F X ' -2 B' 5 ' I 1 ' I, 'V -w 'U A -T hi- . wat , w-.-- .,.....'..nLu L . V I .V-NN: b-'R 3 if Rfk , .r ' wwf' 'helm X I: . 1- IUNIOR CLASS PLAY CAST HANDY MAN The junior Class Play was held November 15 and 16 .lo Ann Ditter Kenny Cuddeford Jane Larson Connie Boss Fred Samuelson Rosemary Konert Lynn McPhau1 David Elm Janet Pearson Gail Johnson Gloria Anderson Dean Beck Gayle Cromwell Marece Rockey Sandra Skillstad at the Genoa Auditorium The play was a domestic comedy centered around the problems of typical teenagers and the ir friends. Other members of the class assisted with directing, programs, ticket sales, properties, and ushering. The play was directed by Mrs. Coonley. Scenes from the Play -38- ONE-ACT PLAYS SHOP GIRL A melodrama, Shop Girl, was presented by the Junior Class for the local contest. Left to Right: Marece Hockey, Janet Pear- son, .Io Ann Ditter, Kenny Cuddeford, Dave Elm, Gail Johnson, and Larry McNeff. CABBAGES The Cabbages who recently acquired money but were caught in its spell was a play well received by the audiences. It was presented at the local and Goldenrod Contest. Dana Dannclly, Ruth Atkins, Carol Lindauer, Gene Whitlow, Jerome Swanson, Karlene Rupp, and LaVonne Miller. IIECHOYI Echo, a dramatic play, presented by Ronnie Ericson, Rosalee Freas, Bruce Hasch, and Darlene Ditter represented Genoa at the District Contest at Brainard. Q A .. is 'A . ' am- . - Q, ., 2 1 a fee irq 5 on in , , iw. T , 1:'i w r. 4 ' . ii' if - 'fm ' 4 II, 2 , if , NR f 'Ftp , me f fi . ff' fi V K X tt ., X. 4 -Nw.. 1? kpv - in '-- I , .. w r G Www! if ff igeE'l .fi X K 1 4 .'l: . X F' xref' K m Q . 1 wi . ' l i rii 1 t ' ,.,--: f , ' 3? :'.Q,Q5f : , ' vi jxfxibkgiw , ' , V X Q- ' AAA.A Q A. ,, u X A X -1,21 I , , . A gg . ,, - ' v .- zx, .12' L'3', ' -3' 3 ' I SIM J if be 2 as ' gi ti. 'iw fl A .um ' , m ffl2F': Q. A H i :fl Si U-.t . 3? E ' - f ff X M L , 4 s ig ii 3 M W aj , ' A we gvhliwg X get If 5,1 5 1 VXA Q , 5 w G Q if af wgfgfr is 'W E .f , 5, ,ig X . Z A fm 'Vk x I . gi M 5 . YM' Q' - G, QQP' - for DECLAMATION There were ten humorous readings given at the local contest February 20, 1956. Four winners were chosen: Bruce Hasch, Karlene Rupp, Carol Lindauer, and Ellen Nore. Honorable mention was given to Ronnie Ericson, Gene Whitlow, and Ruth Alice Atkins. Other humorous readings were given by LaVonne Miller, Gayle Baue, and Gary Baue. Connie-Boss and Darlene Ditter gave dramatic readings and both represented Genoa at the Colden- rod Conference meet as did the winners of the other divisions. ln the original oration division Leon Noble and Dana Dannelly won the contest. Jerome Swanson also gave an original oration. Bill Shanahan and Marece Hockey game their 'interpretative orations at the conference meet. These picked from the Goldenrod Conference were sent to the District competition at Brainard. aww I Left to llight: Back Row: Connie Boss, Marece Rockey, David Elm, Gary Bane, Gene Whitlow, Bill Shanahan, Leon Noble, l.ynn McPhaul, Jane Larson. Middle Row: Ruth Alice Atkins, Sandra Elm, Darlene Ditter, Geraldine Lund, Bernadine Lund, Margaret Berlin, Janet Pearson, Rosalee Freas. Front llow: LaVonne Miller, Karlene Rupp, Susie Uehling, JoAnn Ditter, Carol Lindauer, Frank Ramaekers, Gayle Baue, Sandra Skillstad, Ellen Nore. Sponsor: Mr. DeBower. Darlene Ditter ...... janet Pearson ...... Gene Whitlow .... Rosalee Frcas ..... jane l.arson ...... Susie llehling ...... Margie Berlin .... ............ David Elm ...... Connie Boss.. ........ ANNUAL STAFF .Editor ..........Go-Editor Faculty ......Senior ..........,Iunior Sophomore l3oy's Athletics Girl's Athletics Editor Editor Editor Editor Freshman Editor Editor Editor l.ynn Mcljhaul ................... Pep Club Editor Frank Ramaekers ...... Gayle Iiaue ......... Carol Lindauer ..... .....F. F. A. Editor ll. A. Editor .......Music Editor -,41,-e Karlene Rupp ...... l,aVonne Miller ...... Bill Shanahan ........ Sandra Elm ....... Bernadine Lund ..... Geraldine Lund ..... Marece liockey .... ........Forensics Editor ............Calendar Editor . Assistant Sports Editor .............Business Manager Ass't. Business Manager Ass't. Business Manager Assistant Ellen Nore ......... ...... A ssistant Sandra Skillstad .... Assistant Ruth Alice Atkins .... ...... A ssistant ,IoAnn Ditter ....... ....... A ssistant Gary Baue ..... ...... A ssistant lieon Noble ...... ...... A ssistant Left to Right: Back Row: Ronald Dankert, Leroy Morris, Patty Backman, Mary Lee Brandt, Patsy Piper, Elaine Urwin, Ruth Alice Atkins, Mary Ann Urkoski, Richard Dannelly and Advisor, Miss Krause. Front Row: Harold Miller, Harlan Wagner, Sandra Elm, Rosalee Freas, Charlotte Linnerson, Gayle Baue, and Gary Baue. Rosalee Freas Charlotte Linnerson .......... Sandra Elm .............. ...... Patty Backman ..... Elaine Urwin ..... llarlan Wagner ........ Mary Ann Urkoski ...... Richard Dannelly ...... Harold Miller ....... NEWSPAPER STAFF .................Editor .Assistant Editor Assistant Editor ............Reporter . . . . .Reporter . . . . .Reporter Reporter .. .. Reporter . .. . .Reporter Leroy Morris .... Gayle Baue .......... Mary Lee Brandt .... Ruth Alice Atkins ...., Cary Baue ............ Patsy Piper ........ .. Robert Childers .. Ronald Dankert .... Miss Krause ...... .. Reporter ......Reporter .Reporter Reporter Reporter ...............Reporter Circulation Manager Circulation Manager ................Advisor ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF r m'i ',1. 'N I armani ,hill Arlene Elm Ml 'Wi N El HB Virgil Lunn and Esther Baue Mrs. Nansel and Mrs. Snyder. NEW ACTIVITY BUS Each year, the students sell magazine subscriptions representing the Curtiss-Publication Company. The profit from these sales is used for the cost of the annual to eliminate advertisements in the an- nual and for various other purposes designated by the student body. This year the greater portion of the profit was used to purchase a new activity bus. We, the Annual Staff, senda thank you to all sub- scribers who made our bus possible. September October Nove mher December January February Marc h April May l I I , 6 9 30 5 7 14 19 21 24 26 4 8 15-16 . 18 22 24 2 7 8 9 13 20 21 4-5-6 13 20 20 27 3 10 14 17 20 2 1 23 24 7 8 10 12-13-14 '? 3-4-5 11-12 21 23 SCHOOL CALENDAR School began. Genoa won first football game with St. Paul, score 13-6. Genoa wins second game of the season. County Government Day was held in Fullerton. Genoa played Silver Creek to win the third football game of the season. Osceola beat Genoa, this was our first loss. Frehman-Sophomore party was held. Genoa played an afternoon game with St. Ed, winning the fourth game season. The high-school was presented the first assembly program of the year. Stromsburg was skinned by Genoa. Clarks was defeated by Genoa. The school held open house for the parents. The Junior class presented their play, which was quite successful. We enjoyed the second assembly program of the year. The Fall Musical. School was dismissed for Thanksgiving vacation. Basketball season began Friday. We beat Albion, score 44-36. The Band Clinic was held, and six other schools attended. We were entertained by another assembly program. Fullerton played a baffling game with us, but we won 63-61. Silver Creek was clipped by a.score of 69-44. The fourth basketball game was played. The score 64-38. Genoa won. The Christmas program was conducted under the direction of Mr. Kofoid. M-B-N Conference was held at Albion, and Genoa came home with the first place trophy. Osceola played us. We won by two points, 55-53. The end of the first semester. St. Paul Played here. Genoa 72 - St. Paul 43. Another win. Genoa beat Clarks, 67-41. Genoa played St. Ed. again. Winning once more, 68-47. We played basketball at Polk. Won 66-42. Cedar Rapids went down in defeat. Score 88-54. Newman Grove lost when we outscored them, 75-62. Declamatory Contest. Three classes were represented. First round of District Toumament at Clarkson. Genoa 77 - Platte Center 29. Cedar Rapids had many good players, but Genoa topped them again 66-52. Genoa played Clarkson, but they were too much. Clarkson came out on top by a score of 62-57. of the The One Act Plays were presented to the school under the direction of Mrs. Coon- ley. Assembly program, which was very interesting. Title, The Conquest of Space. Another assembly program was presented. District Music Contest at Osceola. There were quite a few entries. Senior Sneak Day. 'Y District 'Hack Meet held at Columbus. State Track Meet at Lincoln. This was Senior Day. Commencement was held on Wednesday. -44- TRACK TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS 120 yd. 11.11. Bruce llasch 16.1 1956 180 yd. L.ll. Bruce llasch 23.5 1956 100 yd. Dash .lim lrwin 10. 1936 Harry Skoog 1927 220 yd. Dash Russell Gregg 23.3 1937 Mile Run Eyman Anderson 4.56.7 1956 440 yd. Dash Douglas Ross 53.3 1939 880 Relay Rollins Ross 1.36.2 1939 Douglas Boss Clyde lrwin Leo Miller Mile Relay Gene Whitlow 3-50.5 1956 Bill Shanahan Richard Anderson Dana Dannelly n ' 9 ggfggr fm.. gig naar. now: Left to Right: Richard Dannelly, Broad Jump Rollins BOSS 21,10 W3 1939 Bryan Smith, Dana Dannelly, Gene Whxtlow, Discus Al Brixis 125, 10,1 1939 Bruce Rasch, Ronnie Flricson, Flyman Anderson, Shot Put Dana Dannelly 42,7 VZ., 1956 Front Row: Left to Right: Bill Shanahan, Richard Anderson, Larry McNeff, LeRoy Rockey, Joe Swantek, Gary Baue, Gail Johnson. Gcnoa participated in two dual track meets this year emerging victorious over Silver Creek and Newman Grove. ln the Columbus lnvitational the Orioles finished Rth in a field of ap- proximately 40 schools. At the lll.B.N. conference meet Genoa finished a close second to Albion hy 7222 to 6813. Genoa again finished in the runner-up spot in the Goldenrod meet to Osceola by 66 1X3 to 56 2f3. Genoa participating with only a squad of 12, lacked the neces- sary depth to bring home the first place tophries. liill Shanahan, Bruce llasch, Gene Whitlow, Gary liaue, Richard Dannelly, Dana Dannelly, Dryan Smith, Gail Johnson, l.arry McNeff, Richard Anderson, Ryman Anderson were the letterman in track this year. Team Captains Mile Relay Team Qualifiers for State Dannelly and Dane Shanahan, Whitlow, Dannelly Anderson. Shanahan, Coach Brown, Anderson Q, ' S 1 S' , ,t A Ma? Q 'S 3 1, it W r 32 V.,. - ' v' pw N it 1.5. 0 .. 'ff l .h, , 31:6 - A, w 5:30 a.m, We left Genoa. 8:00 a,m, We arrived in Lincoln, ate breakfast, toured the Capitol, and left after visiting Morrill Hall, 12:30 p.m. We arrived in Nebraska City, ate dinner, visited Arbor Lodge, crossed the Missouri, and saw John Brown's Cave, 5:30 p,m, We arrived in Omaha and had free time for the rest of the evening. 3:00 asma We arrived in Genoa tired, but filled with memories of the day. SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class l'lay, One l oot in Heaven , was held May I and 2 at the Genoa Midi- lorium. This was the most elaborate Presentation ever staged by Genoa lligh School. The play was adapted from the famous book by llartzell Spence. It is a story of a minister's family in the 1010 period. hfighteen seniors comprised the large cast. The director of the play was Mrs. fioonley. CAST Mr. S mance ,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,, Cone Whitlow Mrs. hmonce ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, l larlene Ditter llartzval Spenee ......... llonnie lfricson ldilevn Spear-rr .,,. ..... l losalee Freas Ur. Homer ,,.,,,,,.,,..,,,,,,, llrurfe llasch Mrs. Carnhridgc ,,,,,,, Mary Lee Brandt Mrs. ,Iellison ...... ..... P atty llaekman Maria .,,.., ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, I . z 1Vonne Miller Ilonnir' ......... ..... l lill Shanahan Major Cooper . ,,,,.,,,, Cary Bane Mrs. Digby ....... ......... K arlenr Rupp flvorgie .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .lemme Swanson lmttiz- Lawton ............... lluth Atkins Mrs. Sandow ,,,,.,,,,,,,., Carol Lindauer liishop Sherwood ......... Dann llannelly Fraser Spence ....... . .... Leon Noble l.oui:-me ,,,,, ,,,,,, , Sandra l'ilm Molly ...... ........ ...... l l atsy Piper NN-. '+ s.... IUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET Candyland was the theme for the banquet-prom held in the auditorium on M ay TTHIS .-- ' ,? 18, 1956. Ixen Maurer's orchestra furnished the IC for the prom. 455. ,uu- ...vw-'Q introductions llc-flication of annual Class llistory 'llusical numlwr Class Prophecy Class Song Class Poem Class Wills Musical Number CLASS NIGHT may 21, 1956 Ronnie Ericson Darlene Uitter llosalee Freas Patsy Piper Sr. girls triple trio Carol Lindauer Mary Ann llrkoski Senior Class Karlene Rupp Gene Whitlow Richard Dannelly Leroy Morris Piano Medley Leon Noble Till? CORON ATION Processional Miss l lnnea Winell Senior lloys The King's Attendant - Gene Whltlow Crown Bearer, , ,Joe Morris THE KING - BRUCE IIASFII Train Bearer. . .Terry llash Coronation ofthe King' Senior Girls The Uucen's Attendant - l,aVonne Miller Crown Bearer. . .Carolee Uehllng THE MNY QUICICN - DARIJICNIC DII' ll Train Bearer. . .Pauline Cave Coronation ofthe Queen Court ldntertainment Maypole Dance First Grade Girls Boys lleeessional Miss l mnea Wlnell UC iii 'Elf' l 1 O BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Sunday, May 20, l956 8:00 o'clock p.m. Genoa School Auditorium Processional ........ ...... M rs. Allen B. Atkins Senior Sermon ..... Invocation .............. ....... R ev. Hilmer Larson Holy Lord God ..... Dearest Lord Jesus .... ......... G irls' Glee Club Benediction ...... Scripture Reading ....... ..... R ev. O. A. Fortune Recessional ..... Ruth Alice Atkins Patricia L. Backman Gary Dean Baue Gayle Charlene Baue Mary Lee Brandt Robert Childers Ronald D. Dankert Dana M. Dannelly Richard L, Dannelly THE CLASS OF '56 Darlene D. Ditter Sandra Jane Elm Ronald G. Ericson Rosalee Freas John Bruce Hasch Ca1'0l .llllle Lindauer Charlotte H- Linnerson F. Harold Miller LaVonne M. Miller ......Rev. Eugene Loftis Girls' Glee Club ,..,..Rev. Hilmer Larson Mrs. Allen B. Atkins Leroy R. Morris Leon Edmond Nobel Patricia A. Piper Karlene M. Rupp William J. Shan ahan Jerome L. Swanson Mary Ann Urkoski Elaine J. Urwin I. Gene Whitlow Class Motto - Today Decides Tomorrow Class Flower - Carnation Class Colors - Blue 81 Silver GRADUATION EXERCISES Processional Invocation Vocal Solo, Two Roads Wednesday, May 23, 1956 8:00 o'clock P.M. Genoa School Auditorium .......Mrs, Allen B. Atkins .......Hev. Hilmer Larson Velma Larson ......Dr. Carl W. Helmstadter Gpportunities Unlimited ...................................... . ............. . ......... . ...... Cornet Solo, Beautiful Colorado Awarding of Scholarships ....... . Dean, College of Applies Arts 81 Sciences University of Omaha Principal, Genoa High School Presentation of Class of 1956 ......................... ..... ......................... Awarding of Diplomas ........... Recessional ..... Superintendent, Genoa School President, Board of Education nn.....U--...-nn-..---...nf-.....-.u Larry McNeff Miss Stella M, Krause .......Mr. gl. Dale Coonley Mr. Robert B. Conrad ......Mrs. Allen B. Atkins -Q I., x. Nlr. Coonley receiving a plaque for his ten years of service to Genoa , Salutatorian Carol Linrlauer, Winner of the State Teachers College Scholarship anrl a Nebraska Univer- sity Freshmen Scholarship Alter- nate. llosalee Freas, win- ner of a 3250 Church School Scholarship and Alternate for a Nebras- ka University Fresh- men Schol ars hi p. liruce llasch, winner of thc Nebraska Uni- versity Freshmen Scholarship. 1 I f Janet Pearson Bill Shanahan Phyllis Pilakowski Dorothy Larson Bette Pearson Darlene Ditter David Elm Rosemary Konert YEARS SUMMARY Kearney Contest Bookkeeping Bookkeeping Clothing 81 Text Standard Foods General Science Standard Foods Geometry Algebra Leroy Morris Fred Samuelson Gary Swanson Bette Pearson ,lane Larson Physics Physics Biology Algebra American History 46th Sandra Skil lstad American History 44th Jane Larson Helen Czarnick Leon Noble Larry McNeff Leon Noble Lynn NlcPhaul Velma Larson Girl's Sextette Ruth Alice Atkins Clarinet Quartet Brass Sextette Band Mixed Chorus 10th Joyce Stetz Typing 8th 50th janet Pearson Geometry 53th 26th Eyman Arnderson Geography 88th 14th Patsy Piper English Usage 8th 98th Sandra Elm English Usage 11th 18th Sandra Elm Government 26th 22th Ellen Nore General Science 48th 57th Ellen Nore Geography 3th 51th fBronze medalj 51th Sue Uehling Penmanship 12th 30th Carol Lindauer Government 4-Oth 106th Darlene Ditter Dramatic Reading Superior Connie Boss Oration Excellent Leon Noble Original Oratory Excellent District Music Contest Piano Solo I Piano Solo II Vocal Solo IP' Cornet Solo II Trombone Solo I Vocal Solo I I-Superior Vocal Solo II II-Excellent l lll-Good Baritone Solo I Ill I ll Ill Speech Honors District Contest l956 One Act Play Bruce Hasch Darlene Ditter Leon Noble Karlene Hupp Darlene Ditter Ellen Nore Ronnie Ericson Connie Boss Hosalee Freas Ronnie Ericson Echo Best Actor award Best Actress award Original Oratory Poetry Heading Dramatic Reading Humorous Reading Newscasting Interpretative Oratory Actress Hating Actor Rating Superior Superior Superior Superior Superior Superior Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Chosen to go to Girls State was Lynn McPhaul and chosen to go to Boys State was Dave Elm. 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