Grafton High School - Chatterbox Yearbook (Grafton, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1956 volume:

1 i--' jk$M y : 'i J '± - v We, the Senior Class of 1956, wish to dedicate this annual to the community in which we live. The people in this community have not only supported us in all our activities, but we feel they have trusted and respected us. It was through their trust and respect that we gained the courage to do the right thing in every situation with which we were con- fronted. For the feeling of security they have given us, we sincerely thank these people. CLnnuat Siaty . Janice Hartwig . Ruth Buechele . . . Joy Bowers . Jerry Buechele . Maxine Trettin . Larry Dalluge . Gwen Seegers . . .Janice Wahl . . . Jean Elliott Dick Dalluge . . Lucille Kriz Gloria Stevenson Harley Bublitz . . Doris Bartz Violet Wilde Herman Berding CLASS COLORS -- Red and White CLASS FLOWER -- Red Carnation CLASS MOTTO “Better Faithful Than Famous” KUEHN BRUESEWITZ Grafton, Iowa Editor - in - chief....... Assistant Editor.......... Business Manager.......... Assistant Business Manager Girls’ Sports ............ Boys’ Sports.............. Music Editor.............. Activities Editor......... Social Editors............ Picture Placement......... Grade Editors............. Typists................... faculty. Front row, left to right Mrs. Cecile Neale . . , . Mrs. Dorothy Trettin . . Mrs. Lillian Johnson . . Mr. Gordon Christianson Mrs. Ruth Cota.......... Mrs. Lorayne Kulik . . . Miss Mardell May . . . . .... Fourth Grade .... Kindergarten Fifth and Sixth Grade . . . Superintendent ...... Principal . . . Seventh Grade ........Third Grade Back row, left to right Mr. Roy Bitzer .... Mrs. Donna Bowers . . Mr. Bill Reger....... Mr. Charles Casselman Mr. David Runyon . . . Mr. Howard Erdmann . Miss Joan Halverson .....................Music Director .......................First Grade .............................Coach English, Commercial, and Dramatics . . . Science, Drivers Ed., and Shop ......................Eighth Grade ..................... Second Grade Si owed of, education Left to right Mrs. Irene Bublitz, Secretary Mr. Henry Hartman Mr. Walter Wagner, President Mr. Louis Glassel Mr. Everett Vikturek Mr. Ervin Backhaus Standing Mr. Gordon Christianson, Supt. BOWERS INSURANCE Bud Bowers, Agent Grafton, Iowa Left to Right Clara Macken Esther Reeck Vivian Bork Janitor Alvin Buechele SiuA, Shiver Left to Right Laverne Walk Harold Boettcher Lawrence Dalluge Jack Bork BILL’S PLACE Bill Rappath, Prop Grafton, Iowa .•� t, - J Mr. Christianson GORDON CHRISTIANSON Superintendent B. A. Luther College 1949, M.A. Drake Col- lege 1954. JERRY BUECHELE Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Class Play 1, 3, 4. DORIS BARTZ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirler 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4; Class Officer 1. “Jerry” Joy” JOY BOWERS Glee Club 4; Cheerleader 4; Class Officer 4; An- nual Staff 4; Class Play 4. GRAFTON PLUMBING ELECTRIC Jack Venechuk, Prop. Grafton, Iowa RICHARD DALLUGE Dick” RUTH ANN BUECHELE Band 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3, 4; Paper Staff 3,4; Class Officer 3; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 1,3,4; Salutatorian 4. Larry” Band 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Paper Staff 3,4; Class Officer 1,4; Class Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4. Ruthie’ ’ LARRY DALLUGE Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Paper Staff 2; Class Officer 1; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. FARMERS STATE BANK Grafton, Iowa LUCILLE KRIZ Glee Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4. “Lucille” JEAN ELLIOTT Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4; Speech 3; Twirler 3, 4. “Jean” “Jan” JANICE WAHL Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Paper Staff 1; Student Council 2,3; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; Carnival Queen 2. FARMERS CO-OP GRAIN LUMBER Roy Buechele, Manager Grafton, Iowa JANET HARTWIG “Jan” MAXINE TRETTIN Band 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Student Council 4; Class Play 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. “Gwen” “Max” GWENDOLYN SEEGERS Band 1,2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1,4; Paper Staff 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4; Speech 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Queen 4; Vale- dictorian 4. DR. W. F. MOORE, D. O. Grafton, Iowa Band 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Speech 2; Student Coun- cil 2, 3; Paper Staff 2, 3, 4; Class Of- ficer 1,3; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4; Carnival Queen 2; Salutatorian 4. “Harley” VIOLET WILDE Glee Club 1,4; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4. nno . . - woeRv !! “Violet” HERMAN BERDING Class Officer 2; Baseball 1, 2; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4. MARIGOLD DAIRIES Mason City, Iowa “Gloria” GLORIA STEVENSON Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; An- nual Staff 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4. “Herman” Seniox C£a 9icuf T I S H” By: Mary Roberts Rhinehart The Cast Ellen Leighton................................. Charita........................................ Lem Pike....................................... Callie Hopkins................................. Luther Hopkins................................. Charlie Sands.................................. Lizzie ........................................ Aggie.......................................... Tish........................................... Bettina Trent.................................. Wesley Andrews................................. Denby Grimes................................... Doryce Gaylord................................. Director: Chuck Casselman . . . Joy Bowers . Maxine Trettin . . Dick Dalluge . . Doris Bartz . Jerry Buechele . Larry Dalluge . . Lucille Kriz . Ruth Buechele . . .JanHartwig . . Violet Wilde . Harley Bublitz Herman Berding . . .Janice Wahl HAPPY - GO - LUCKY Jean Lucille SILLIEST Doris WITTIEST Joy Harley WAo. Who. MOST ATHLETIC Jerry Max BEST DANCERS Herman Jan MOST STUDIOUS Gwen MOST POPULAR Jan Larry GRAFTON OIL CO. Arnold Buechele, Prop. Grafton, Iowa BEST ALL AROUND Ruth Dick BEST SKATER Gloria QUIETEST Violet Senior Cta M WMt I, Doris Bartz, being of sound mind and body, will my giggles and silliness to Darlene Wahl, my shortness to Dick Trettin, and my wise remarks in class to Don Urbatsch. I, Herman Berding, being of sound mind will to Richard Nack my ability to acquire out of town girls, to Rose Marie Walk, my ability to get along with the teachers, and to my sister Lavonne, I will my ability to keep my school attendance high. I, Joy Bowers, being of sound mind and body do here by will these following pos- sessions. To Gene Urbatsch, I will the job of being class secretary and treasurer and to Gretchen Seegers, I leave my under-developed ability to talk in study hall. I, Harley Bublitz, being of sound mind and body here by will to James Smith, my ability to slide by on tests, and to Buster White, I will my ability to always get caught erasing in bookkeeping. I, Jerry Buechele, having a very sound mind and body will my mustache and whiskers to David Wahl, my basketball suit No. 35to Butch Bartz, and all the other good times I’ve had in high school to Gene Urbatsch and Buster White. I, Ruth Buechele, being of sound mind and body, do here by will my basketball suit No. 32 to my sister Marie, my good times in study hall to Rose Marie Walk, and my ability to get to band and glee club every morning on time to Virginia Whited. I, Larry Dalluge, being of sound mind and body and so on, will my ability to pick up hot grounders at shortstop to Marlin Weieneth, 15 pounds of weight to Buster White, and basketball suit No. 21 to Dick Bork. Please make good use of these possessions. I, Dick Dalluge, will my basketball suit to Lowell Urbatsch, my missing front tooth to the poor devil who gets his knocked out, and my ability to receive and hold my member- ship in the Bachelors Club to Jim Urbatsch. I, Jean Elliott, will my missing front teeth to anyone who can find the pieces, my giggles with Shorty Bartz to Deloris Weieneth and Deanna Kruger, and my ability to clean my glasses every five minutes to anyone whose glasses don’t wear out. I, Janice Hartwig, being of sound mind and body, do here by will my cheerleading suit to Nancy Bartusek, my “small feet” to Rosie Walk, or is it too late Walk? My ability to go steady with the same guy for three years in high school to Judy Guttentag. I, Lucille Kriz, being of sound mind and body do here by will these following posses- sions. My place in glee club to Deloris Weieneth, make good use of it, and to all the students, the fun I've had in my last year of school. I, Gwen Seegers, bequeath the following to my close friends: My ability to squirt water through my teeth to Rosie Walk, to Deanna Kruger my satisfaction from “Inside G. H. S.,“ and my interest in youth groups to Buster White. I, Gloria Stevenson, will my ability of placing a “53“ Chevy on its top in the ditch to Dale Bublitz, my ability of getting married while in my senior year to Judy Schmidt, and all the gum under my desk, I leave to anyone who wants it. I, Maxine Trettin, will the following to the underclassmen. My ability to get along with all teachers to Roger Wahl, my place in the Old Maids Club to Virginia Whited, and the job of pestering all single teachers and their dates to Sondra Miller and Barbara Kulik. I, Janice Wahl, here by state that I would like to leave my close friendship with all the swell girls in high school to Buster White, to my sister Darlene, I will my liking for big cars, and to my brother Dave and sister Mary I leave my ability to get to so many shows. I, Violet Wilde, being of sound mind and body will my ability to sleep late in the morning to Judy Novak, my small appetite to Judy Schmidt, and last of all, I will my membership in the Old Maids Club to Marlys Wilde. ❖ GRAFTON PRODUCE John Bork, Prop. Grafton, Iowa Armond Walk, Prop Grafton, Iowa Walk’s Store Junuvux Leslie Schmidt Judy Schmidt Dale Schultz Dale Bublitz Deanna Kruger Ma rlys Wilde James Simth Bob Carlson Rose Marie Walk Richard Nack A A Deloris Weieneth BOYD TYPEWRITER CO. Bob Cramer, Salesman Mason City, Iowa Gene Urbatsch Darlene Eckert Dick T rettin Juni L Cla , Play, TRUE LOVE TRIUMPHS OVER ALL or The Villainous Shah TEN NIGHTS IN A BARROOM Simon Slade...............................................Dale Schultz Mrs. Slade...........................................Rose Marie Walk Frank, their son...........................................Bob Carlson Harvey Green, A slicker..................................Richard Nack Joe Morgan, the town drunk................................Dale Bublitz “Little” Mary Morgan, his daughter........................Judy Schmidt ALWAYS TAKE MOTHER'S ADVICE Mother, Mrs. Slushington...............................Marlys Wilde Daughter, Nellie Slushington.....................Marlys Ann Krueger Suitor, Elmer...................................................Jim Smith TRUE LOVE TRIUMPHS OVER ALL or The Villainous Shah Major Montmorency Moo.................................Lee White Allergy Moo, his daughter.........................Deanna Kruger Crescendo Moo, his unwedded sister..............Deloris Weieneth Alonzo Means, a villain...........................Gene Urbatsch Mannahanna, a persian....................................Darlene Eckert Divideous Jones, a hero.....................................Dick Trettin The Prompter--Mortimer............................Leslie Schmidt WAHL’S CAFE WHITE’S STORE Walter Wahl, Prop. Art White, Prop. Grafton, Iowa Bolan, Iowa SapAomaxax N.. - ■ I 1� - 1 • Darlene Wahl Marlin Weieneth Judy Novak Janet Wilde Donald Janice Urbatsch Hackbart L Virginia Roger Lavonne Whited Wahl Berding % sAnte i M Tom Daily Sondra Miller v «� ( Larry Carlson Nancy Bartusek David Wahl Sharon Walk Jay White Barbara Kulik James Urbatsch Maxine Garver Wesley Combs Not Pictured Melvin Anderson CigAttl fyiade BACK ROW Jerry Hackbart, Georgia Kulik, Mavis Braun, Daryl Tesch, Lowell Urbatsch, Rose Marie Sheka, Sharon Wilde, Virginia Wyborney. MIDDLE ROW Bonnie Berding, Marilyn Tesch, Barbara Kuehn, Fred Hardwick, Larry Berding, Elma Bork, Janice Rosenberg, Mr. Erdmann. FRONT ROW Dennis Jorgensen, Bernard Smith, Betty Koehler, Sharon Kline, Gary Cole, Allan Kru- ger. BACK ROW Arlys Tesch, Shirley Koeh- ler, Garry Smith, Philip Walk, Larry Fluhrer, Shar- on Dalluge, Judeen Kruger. FRONT ROW Russell Wahl, Faye Elliott, Sharon Simpson, Phyllis Hartwig, Phyllis Pagel, Betty Walk, John Hall, Mrs. Kulik. S aenlA fyiade GRAFTON IMPLEMENT CO. Grafton, Iowa FARMERS CO-OP CREAMERY Grafton, Iowa fa. StiqH SioijA, SiadlietBaM BACK ROW Larry Fluhrer, Daryl Tesch, Lowell Urbatsch, Philip Walk, Jerry Hackbart, Garry Smith. FRONT ROW Russell Wahl, Dennis Jorgen- sen, Bernard Smith, Fred Hardwick, Gary Cole, Allan Kruger, John Hall. fa 3Hiqh (fads JiadAet all BACK ROW Shirley Koehler, Sharon Wilde, Mavis Braun, Rose Marie Sheka, Becky Dalluge, Georgia Kulik, Sharon Dal- luge. MIDDLE ROW Betty Dalluge, JudeenKrue- ger, Elma Bork, Barbara Kuehn, Virginia Wyborney, Janice Rosenberg, Marilyn Tesch, Sharon Kline. FRONT ROW CHEERLEADERS: Arlys Tesch, Phyllis Hartwig, Betty Walk, Faye Elliott. DECKER’S ATHLETIC SUPPLY CO. Mason City, Iowa BACK ROW Paul Wyborney, LeRoy Ber- ding, Dean Bublitz, Becky Dalluge, Darrell Hinsman, James Braun. MIDDLE ROW Judy Kroneman, Mary Wahl, Darrell Hartman, John Klemp, Daryl Walk, Gloria White, Mrs. Johnson. FRONT ROW George Hardwick, Judy Mack- en, Larry Diedrich, Claudia Sheka, Dennis Boettcher. Sixth, fytade. i(th tyiade. BACK ROW Margaret Fitzl, Dennis White, Susan Novak, Mar- dell Trettin, Mike Kulik, Ruth Eckert, Mrs. Johnson. FRONT ROW Marie Buechele, Gary Smith, Marlene Hackbart, Arthur Wahl, Charlotte Borchardt. COCA - COLA BOTTLING CO. Mason City, Iowa BABBIT AND SHERMAN John Sherman, Prop. Mason City, Iowa AUviih Cfrade BACK ROW Mary Shoars, Jerry Petznick, Di- anne Braun, Darlene Fluhrer, Barb- ara Dalluge, Shirley Berding. MIDDLE ROW Gary Braun, Robert Hall, Barbara Petznick, Alvin Bork, Benny Ber- ding, Mrs. Neale. FRONT ROW Dennis Fitzl, Garry Wilde, David Jorgenson, Janice Pagel, Jerry Wilde. JAvttL fytade BACK ROW Jerry White, James Klemp, Robert Trettin, Richard Boettcher, Smith Shoars, Marlene Tesch. MIDDLE ROW Mary Dalluge, Hugh Alan Boeset, Karen Trettin, Stanley Walk, Carolyn Diedrich, Dennis May, Miss May. FRONT ROW Philip Walk, Virginia Simpson, Mike Gutten- tag, Sharon Macken, Rita Eckert, Keith Braun. S. H. FALK PLUMBING HEATING NORTHWOOD ANCHOR S. H. Falk, Prop. Leon Barnes, Publ. Northwood, Iowa Northwood, Iowa Second Qnade BACK ROW Diane Hartman, Kieth Staff, Janice White, Jimmy Meier, Stanley Borchert, Miss Hal- verson, MIDDLE ROW Roger Garner, Dean Shoars, Judy Boettcher, Lynn Schaub, Bruce Biederman. FRONT ROW Beverly Berding, Wayne Wahl, Larry Pa gel, Linda Miller, Beverly Simpson. frvt t fytade BACK ROW Lowell Kroneman, Mary Jo Molsbery, Robert Jorgensen, Carol Diedrich, Gloria Kober- nuz, Barbara Boeset, Bonnie Boettcher, Jean Braun, Mary Dawn Hoffarth, Mrs. Bowers. MIDDLE ROW Judy Arzberger, Kathleen Diedrich, Rita Braun, Ronald Dalluge, Dixie White, Cleone Kuntz, Koral Bruesewitz, Steven Borchert, Ronald May. FRONT ROW Dean Bartusek, Bobby Simpson, Donnie Garner, Betty Pagel, James Hackbart, Cindy Novak, Jimmy Hartwig, Cheryl Wahl. CARNATION COMPANY Mason City, Iowa CARLETON STEWART MUSIC CO. Mason City, Iowa JCuidexgaxteri BACK ROW Susan Walk, Lynn Kline, Dan- ny White, Jimmy Sears, Lee Allen Hackbart, Joann Ur- batsch, Mrs. Trettin. MIDDLE ROW Darwin Kroneman, Barbara Kroneman, Ruth Ann Petznick, Randy Hoffarth, Mark Shoars, Betty Pagel. FRONT ROW Jacque Sears, David Bublitz, Corliss Wahl, Betty Wilde, Dennis Bartz. Jjt Memmiam Donna Jean age 11 On October 12, 1955, trag- edy struck the Garland Isaacs family and was strongly felt throughout the Grafton School. On this day the children of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Isaacs were killed in an automobile accident. The m e m o r y of these children will always remain in the hearts of their classmates, teachers, and their many friends. Charlene age 7 Sharon Jerry age 9 Mm v . Ij. Siattd §£ee Qlu NATIONAL STUDIOS Charles City, Iowa Left to right Deanna Kruger Gwen Seegers Jan Hartwig Qjcccmpuniai Rose Marie Walk Sextet Left to right Lucille Kriz Barbara Kulik Marlys Wilde Judy Schmidt Jean Elliott Marlys Krueger CURRIES HARDWARE Mason City, Iowa HAWKEYE SCHOOL SUPPLY Mason City, Iowa 3wvtl t6 Doris Bartz Nancy Bartusek Faye Elliott Jean Elliott Barbara Kulik Marlys Krueger SjVUWA 1. You tell ’em Kriz. 2. Aren’t you cute though, Deanna? 3. Really Deloris. 4. Sen- ior play practice. 5. Are you sleeping Jan? 6. Yes, a dog IS a man’s best friend! 7. Whose are they? 8. Is that so Joy? 9. My, that apple looks good, Sharon. 10. That really was funny Barby. 11. It says “no parking” Dick. Mwsic Music, a creative art! Of G. H. S. it has been a part! Grafton High School boasts its Music Department under the direction of Mr. Roy Bitzer and strongly backed by the Music Mothers Club. This department consists of a high school girls glee club, small vocal groups, high school concert and marching bands, junior high band, junior high mixed chorus, and music training for the grade school children. The activities of these groups have been numerous during 1956. The band had two exchange concerts this year. One was with Carpenter school band in November. The other concert was held in March at the Plymouth High School. These schools returned the concerts usually within a few days. The concerts provided a source of practice for public appearances as well as a chance for neighborhood schools to come in close contact with each other. In December, two operettas, “The Christmas Wish” and “Tale of the Toys,” were given by the junior high and grade students. The operettas were done in full costume for the public. “The Christmas Wish” even had a pit orchestra composed of high school band members. Both operettas proved to be successful. The high light of the music department for the year, aside from the many concerts and public appearances, too numerous to mention, were the two music contests which are on a state level. The first contest, that for solos and small groups, was held in Plymouth, Iowa on April 15, 1956. At this contest, Gretchen Seegers received a I rating with her saxophone solo; the girls vocal trio received all rating; Rose Marie Walk a rating II with her piano solo; II rating to Gwen Seegers for her vocal solo; and the sextet received a III rating. The second contest for bands and vocal groups was held at Klemme, Iowa on May 5, 1956. The Grafton band and glee club each received a II rating. This is the first time in many years that both groups have received such a high rating. A full summer schedule was planned for the band. A Memorial Day program for May 30; Viking Day Parade in Northwood on June 8; Tag Day concert, June 9; Band Festival, June 12; and Osage Centennial Parade on June 23. Music, a creative art! Of G. H. S., it HAS been a part! SicuuL (Sueetv Miss Gwen Seegers, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Seegers, was selected by the Grafton High School band to represent Grafton in the North Iowa Band Festival in Mason City on June 12. During high school, Gwen has taken part in many activities and has been recognized for her qualities of leadership. She played basketball for four years, sang in trio, sextet, and glee club, and has played first clarinet in the band for a number of years. She was editor of the school paper, president of her class and the student council during her senior year. Gwen was valedictorian of her class and received the citizenship award. She is a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and is active in church work. 3tcLpj L Sia$ Editor..................... Assistant Editor........... Business Manager........... Assistant Business Manager Art Editor................. Assistant Art Editor .... Music Editor............... Girls’ Sports.............. Boys’ Sports............... Social Editor.............. Grade Editor............... Machine Operator........... Assistant Operator .... Typists.................... Sponsor .............Gwen Seegers ............ Deanna Kruger .........Rose Marie Walk ...........Doris Bartz ...........Jan Hartwig .........Deloris Weieneth ...........Darlene Wahl ............Ruth Buechele ...........Gene Urbatsch ...........Maxine Trettin .........Marlys Krueger ...........Dick Dalluge ...........Jerry Buechele , Bob Carlson, Jean Elliott Judy Schmidt, Dale Schultz Violet Wilde, Marlys Wilde ...........Mr, Casselman Student Council Larry Maxine Gwen Judy Virginia Jx-Ssi. {Banquet April 28, 1956, proved to be one of the outstanding features of the year; for it was on this evening that the Junior-Senior Banquet took place in the high school gymnasium. It was a display of beauty beyond imagination. The theme chosen for the banquet by the Juniors was “April Showers.” The area in which the banquet took place was separated from the rest of the gym by a circular stone wall. This wall was decorated with spring flowers. The banquet area was covered by a huge umbrella. This umbrella was de- corated with rows and rows of pastel colored crepe paper. The entrance to the area in which the banquet was held was a bridge which was decorated with many different kinds of flowers. After crossing the bridge, the sight before one’s eyes was truly beautiful. A slowly revolving garden formed this sight which was the center of interest. Pretty spring flowers were planted in this garden, on which a spotlight shone throughout the evening. Standing by the side of the garden was a mannequin. She was attired in an aqua formal with pink accessories. She carried a beautiful umbrella. The tables were placed in a circle in the banquet area. Beside each stood a lamp post decorated with roses. These lamp posts provided the light- ing for the area. Arranging the tables in this way made it easy for everyone to see the decorations as well as the program which took place after the meal. The table decorations were made up of little story book dolls and each carried an umbrella. Spring flowers were also placed on the table. A delicious meal was prepared by the mothers of the Juniors. The meal was as follows: APPETIZER -- grape juice and lime sherbet and a ritz cracker; MAIN COURSE -- mashed potatoes, gravy, swiss steak, buttered peas, cranberry salad, cloverleaf rolls, rosebud radishes; DESSERT-- angel food cake with whipped cream and strawberries, coffee, and milk. The Sopho- more girls served as waitresses. They wore spring dresses and a tiara of flower buds in their hair. The program which followed the meal was “short and sweet.” Lee Allen White served as master of ceremonies. Awelcome was given by the president of the Junior Class who is James Smith. This was followed by a thank you to the Juniors given by Gwen Seegers, president of the Senior Class. Deanna Kruger and Marlys Krueger sang the theme song, “April Showers.” The history of “April Showers” was given by Judy Schmidt. Rose Marie Walk then entertained everyone with a beautiful piano solo. Her selection was “Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella.” The program was closed by a short talk by Mr. Christianson. A word of thanks is extended to the Juniors for providing a lovely evening to all who attended the banquet. Minneapolis was the city of real excitement for the Seniors this year, for it was here that they spent their skip day. They left on April 6 and returned on April 8. On the way to Minneapolis, they stopped in many places of interest. Their first stop was the Josten Ring Company in Owatonna. Here they saw rings designed and made. After touring the ring company, they visited Josten’s Arabian Horse Farm. Following this visit they were served lunch in the cafeteria at the ring company. In the afternoon they continued to Fairbault where they stopped at the school for the blind and the state hospital for the mentally retarded. They arrived in Minneapolis on Friday evening and attended the Ice Follies. Saturday morning a tour was made through the Artificial Limb Com- pany. The evening was spent at the Cinerama Holiday. Sunday morning they attended church, visited the airport and Minnehaha Falls. They returned home on Sunday afternoon. A good time was had by all and will be long remembered by the Senior Class of 1956. SiaecaCawteate Sunday, May 13, 1956 Processional . . God Of Our Fathers Rose Marie Walk Invocation Grafton Emmanuel Lutheran Church “Beautiful Saviour” Girls’ Glee Club Baccalaureate Sermon Sacred Heart Church, Osage, Iowa “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” Girls’ Sextet Hymn “Faith of Our Fathers” Benediction Grafton Emmanuel Lutheran Church Recessional Commencement Wednesday, May 16, 1956 Processional Rose Marie Walk Pomp and Circumstance Invocation Message to Parents.............................................Co-salutatorians Ruth Ann Buechele and Janice Hartwig “Graduation Day”.........................................................Girls’ Trio Commencement Address Luther College Decorah, Iowa “Valse Marilyn”..................................Instrumental -- Gretchen Seegers Presentation of Eighth Grade......................................Howard Erdmann Presentation of Class of 1956 ..........................Supt. Gordon Christianson Presentation of Diplomas..........................................Walter Wagner Citizenship Award....................................Worth County Bar Association Valedictory Address Class Song Presentation of the Key Acceptance of the Key Benediction Rock Creek Lutheran Church £2fte Qxt “RIDERS TO THE SEA” This year a one act play was presented by several high school students. The play, Riders to the Sea ’ by J. M. Synge, is known as one of the most difficult one act plays in the English language. The cast for the play was as follows: Maurya..................................Gwen Seegers Nora..................................Deanna Kruger Cathleen........................Darlene Wahl Bartley................................Roger Wahl Stretcher Bearers.......................Don Urbatsch Gene Urbatsch Director: Chuck Casselman The play was given twice -- on the final evening of the Drake Play Festival, held at Drake University in Des Moines, April 21, and on May 18, the day of the all school picnic. At the Drake Play Festival, the Grafton production was awarded a superior rating. Also, two members of the cast, Gwen Seegers and Darlene Wahl, received Honorable Mention Certificates for superior acting. The cast for the play was crippled on the day before departure for Des Moines, when Deanna Kruger, a member of the cast was stricken with tonsilitis and confined to her home. Janice Hartwig, one of the stars of the Senior Class Play, was entered into the cast and accompanied the group to Des Moines. Miss Hartwig was cited in a special re- commendation by the judge critic, the head of the drama department from the University of Nebraska, for her excellent contribution to the play. She played the role of Nora in the play concerned with the Irish Sea people, with a script in her hand. This is the first time in the dramatics history of Grafton High School that a play has ever received a superior rating in a contest. HONORABLE MENTION Gwen Seegers, left Darlene Wahl, right Maurya Nora Cathleen QvcLx 3ia faet alt CAee%lecuLei UEKER AND MILLER Grafton, Iowa Deanna Kruger Judy Guttentag Bowers Jan Hartwig H D REPAIR SHOP Grafton, Iowa QviIa, SlcMJketfctli The twelve girls who received letters for the 1955-1956 season were: Gwen Seegers, Ruth Buechele, Janice Wahl, Maxine Trettin, Rose Marie Walk, Sondra Miller, Darlene Wahl, Gretchen Seegers, Virginia Whited, Sharon Walk, Barbara Kulik, and Deloris Weieneth. The girls who had received letters in previous years and returned to the team this year were: Gwen Seegers, Ruth Buechele, Janice Wahl, Maxine Trettin, Rose Marie Walk, Sondra WJiller, Virginia Whited, and Darlene Wahl. With Mr. W. C. Reger as their coach, the girls had a very successful season. They won the conference for the second year in a row having a conference record of 16 - 0. They were also Worth County Champs for the second year in a row. Going on to the Sectional tournament, they claimed the championship title, this also being the second year in a row for them. They entered the District tournament with all hope of winning it for another year. They succeeded and won themselves a very deserving berth in the State Tournament. In the first meet at the State Tournament, they met Royal the team who had beaten them in the State meet in the previous year. They were victorious over this very fine team. The next team they met was Blakesburg who they also defeated. Their next opponent was Maynard, who they had gained a victory from during the basketball season. The girls lost this game in the closing seconds of the game. However, they did return home with the fourth place trophy. The girls were backed by many friends including KGLO and KGLO-TV. Upon re- turning home from Des Moines they were met by a caravan of 125 cars. When they got back to the school, they were greeted by their loyal supporters. KGLO was on hand for a hour show which was broadcasted over the radio. On this show all members of the team. Coach Reger, and a few others were interviewed. The girls also appeared on KGLO-TV. An Athletic Banquet was given inhonor ofthe girls and boys team. About 250 people attended this banquet. An inspiring speech was given by Mr. Ken Kew of Mason City. Grafton THE SCOREBOARD 78 Hanlontown 38 82 Thornton 31 72 Plymouth 38 92 Rock Falls 48 59 Franklin Cons. 46 69 Carpenter 17 72 Kensett 48 66 Meservey 48 90 Joice 55 61 Swaledale 35 65 Carpenter 16 64 Thornton 35 76 Hanlontown 27 89 Little Cedar 51 84 Rock Falls 43 93 Rockwell 36 76 Plymouth 22 37 Kensett 28 26 Meservey 20 71 Joice 50 60 Maynard 58 86 Swaledale 42 70 Hanlontown 39 79 Joice 36 82 Kensett 37 90 Little Cedar 39 72 Mitchell 20 66 Floyd 21 76 Geneva 53 59 Kensett 31 94 Rockford 68 59 Royal 52 79 Blakesburg 73 54 Maynard 57 64 Eldora 72 Maxine Trettin gets a rebound! COUNTY COUNTY COUNTY SECTIONAL SECTIONAL SECTIONAL DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT STATE STATE STATE STATE Gwen Seegers takes a shot while team mates, Ruth Buechele and Rose Marie Walk are ready to re- bound ! Sia AetAall 5ia e a£L GRAFTON BARBER SHOP THE CORNER STORE Albert Krider Ray and Marcella Walk Grafton, Iowa Grafton, Iowa fBoy x 3i a Aet att W. C. Reger guided the boys team to a fine season record of 23 wins and only 3 losses. The team has three returning lettermen this year. They were: Jerry Buechele, Dick Dalluge, and Larry Dalluge. The other team members were Dick Trettin, Gene Urbatsch, Richard Bork, Don Urbatsch, David Wahl, James Urbatsch, Roger Wahl, Dale Bublitz, and Leslie Schmidt. They won the conference for the first time in a number of years and had a conference record of 15 and 1. The nonconference record was 8 and 2. Besides winning the conference, they won second place in the county tournament, being beaten out by the very fine Northwood team in the finals. They were beaten out in the sectional by Fertile, who is always a good tournament team. They had very good height this year with the first team averaging just over 6’ 1”, and they were not out-rebounded in a single game. Three boys were placed on the all conference team, which is picked by the coaches from all of the schools in our conference. Jerry Buechele was placed on the first team, Larry Dalluge on the second team, and Dick Dalluge on the third team. The season scores are as follows: Grafton 77 Hanlontown 31 57 Thornton 41 56 Plymouth 50 58 Rock Falls 40 60 Franklin Cons. 52 49 Carpenter 41 63 Kensett 31 52 Meservey 35 55 Joice 66 77 Swaledale 35 53 Carpenter 31 57 Thornton 41 91 Hanlontown 39 73 Little Cedar 49 60 Rock Falls 41 61 Rockwell 45 54 Plymouth 45 46 Kensett 44 52 Meservey 40 60 Joice 50 COUNTY TOURNAMENT 67 Hanlontown 40 59 Fertile 52 41 Northwood 55 72 Swaledale 38 70 Hansell 44 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT 60 Fertile 63 Sia etLatt On the team there were seven returning lettermen. They were Jerry Buechele, Dick Dalluge, Larry Dalluge, Gene Urbatsch, Marlin Weieneth, Don Urbatsch, and Dick Trettin. The baseball team also had a fairly successful season, winning three games. The seniors on the team hope the best for the teams in the years to come. (2utagxapJi Xtrs: . • • • ; - sfrjj. '’ � 5 --SWs • ': ’r r -j- _3 .' w; i w • ■ -« . - 1 : £ 'St . “ • •.•’ - « � • • . 7 « N . 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