Grinnell High School - Grinnellian Yearbook (Grinnell, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1956 volume:

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Itis with great hope that we dedicate this work to this school and to the future stu- dents of G.H.S, vi. 14? T X iii AUGUST 29, MARKS OPENING fi i ' KS gfff' Mr, Jones welcomes a new teacher to G.H.S. Freshmen are classified by Mr. Owen Athletic program was launched with complete physical check-ups. Courtesy of RAMSEY INSURANCE AGENCY of '55-'56 , SCHOOL YEAH SEPTEMBER, TOO. A BUSY MONTH Darkroom staff gets an early start. Iowa Every-Pupil tests were given in mid -September Green hand initiates: Cliff Schultz, Lanny Broders, Larry Choate Sponsored by THRIFTWAY OCTOBER FEATURED FOOTBALL , W A 'fi xx so TWT 90 c , .1 gs You wx rckdmlf band Nga f Z5 Nw. R OOT MWC Parade prcccdcs homecoming game. This pngc sponsorcd by J, C, PENNEY CO. 006,109 V G M36 Coaches have their problems OCTOBER HARVEST TIIVIE-PLAY TIME Sadie Hawkins Day! F.F,A. Harvest Ball Hairless Joe, dispenser of kickapoo joy juice at Sadie Hawkins Dance. The Curious Savage , Curtain Club fall production. Through the courtesy of F. I. MOLSBERRY,D.D.S. R6 e9 ta . BOY! BCXOQOQS OX Sv ce OI DECEMBER WAS PACKED WITH ACTIVITY cg BCS 0690 f LEFT: Womenpay allg honor boys. I I Sponsored by the n on G I .qw BOSS I HOME SPECIALITY STORE VACATION TIME Merry Christmas to all! YW Christmas tree. Hurry up! It's cold! LEFT: Skating figures. Sponsored by JACK 8a .TILL SUPER MARKET JANUAHY ISHINUS IZND of FIRST SEMESTER 3 s. -Y. Tebeg YW Girls distribute classificati gil Xx I You're Always Welcome ZIMM S BASKETBALL RE. NI DURING WINTER IV' T O0m ya ya Two Tiger points. YW girls operate concessions at home basketball games. 67631 Tiger spirit, here 's to you! Courtesy of GRINNELL FROZEN FOOD LOCKER PLANT I'I:l5HUAHY-I'UND-HAISING IN .m 1 ss. E-IF T EHQM. W 'L axial 13 G. H. S. Junior Red Cross gift chests were fill- ed in early winter. BELOW: LGt'S fight polio! Jon: rn Auditorium: The scene of many ac- tivities during year. Visual Difficulties of Students Corrected The best of everything in life to you. DR. HAROLD SUECHTING , Wl1SJ'5f-2. ig ..,,. ., ' W W iffy . af:::a14-.ww-.5, 1, if , A ' I I ' .Seam qi, Qewyvv-A'J:arlf Q ' sriairs wa eg hw- -bfyifxlkixyf?-ifwviiflv.. msjfsg. f 'K 35 i ' A .V . Q SA, 'JSE- X, , ,mm .. W . 1 Xizfzsw 17W LMA.. ' A filfiiilim 1' img.: sg ' ' . MS? .-mm GRADUATION I 'SJ fg. A A X . 1021 wow G lr 1' ' UZ? MXN. ! X ji 6535, f Ex, Q o, w MVHW' Je vi!! l-at , Compliments of POWESHIEK COUNTY NATIONAL BANK lam-nn--1 Seniors try on robes Schoo1's out! OUR SENIORS' PROM The Class of '56 initiated a post- prom prowl. Underwater was the theme followed. The dance was held Monday, May 16, in the high school gym. Ralph Zarnow's band played for the occasion. The theme 'was carried out through crepe paper waves and colorfulpaper fish. Approximatelythree hundred juniors, seniors, and their dates attended. The group went from the prom to the Iowa theater where the movie, Ain'tMisbehavin ' was viewed. Following the movie Grinnell business- men sponsored a second dance , this to the music of Johnny Mack's combo. This was held at the Masonic Temple. A lunch was thenserved and when the par- ty ended at 3:30 A.M. , the group agreed that an expression of acclaim should be extended to the merchants and parents who made the evening so memorable. we ' we we ,- was sdaxax 66 sqm Three o'clock in the morning Compliments of GRINNELL THEATRE CO. - Xu.. ,QW Brig X, . GRINNELLIAN TIME CAPSULE Lest we forget that a world existed outside our school orbit, seems pertinent that we note a few items of major im- portance to those with whom we live. News editors seemed to agree that the top news story of 1955 was President Eisenhower's heart attack and its in- fluence on the wor1d's business, affairs of state, and the attitude of individuals. For humanity's cause, the per- fection of the Salk vaccine for polio pre- vention received the highest acclaim. Mass vaccination of school children im- mediately followed its release. The economic scene was dominated by two major events: the merger of the nation's largest labor unions, the CIO and AF of L, and the release of Ford Motor Company stock from the Ford family to the general public. A gesture toward a more secure peace internationally was the visit of a large delegation of Russian leaders to the U.S., particularly Iowa, to study the agricultural practices and related in- dustrial establishments. In Iowa's three state-supported schools, ISC, SUI, and ISTC, enroll- ments were up approximately ten per cent over previous years. Grinnell had its greatest building year in both business establishments and in homes. Of intense public interest was the awarding of contracts for the Bailey Park elementary school, A new telephone building, with equipment for the dial phones which were planned to be in use beginning in the summer of '56, was erected. The single fact that most influenced all our lives was that there was no actual war in the world throughout 1955. Courtesy of IOWA CLEANERS STUDENT COUNCIL ...ai Student Council Officers The Student Council of Grinnell high school is abody of representatives elect- ed by the student body. There are five seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen on the council. The faculty advisor for the groupis Principal Owen. This year's first semester Student Council officers were President, Scott Sherwood: Vioe-President, Ed Vande Noord, Secretary, Janice Frazier. Second semester officers were: President, Charlene Vogel: Vice-Presi- dent, Rick Ramseyg Secretary, Ed Vande Noord. The Student Council meets every Wednesday morning at 8:15. Minutes of all regular meetings are posted. LEFT TO RIGHT: Ed Vande Noord, Frank James, Mr. Owen, Ronnie Sutton, Evan Evans, Joel Prescott, Scott Sherwood, Denny Breneman, Rick Ramsey, Ann Vogt, Janice Frazier, Fred Moore, Nancy Ullrich, Nancy Oelke, Char Vogel. This page sponsored by ARNOLD'S SHOES, INC. Vicky Shaw -4 y ,ul 1 nn, YF' Sandra Souter Bonnie Streck Nancy Ullrich Sponsored by REEDS ICE CREAM Char Vogel The G. H.S. football team finished the 1955 season with the best record produced here since 1932. Under the fine coaching of Bill Weeks, the Tigers com- pleted an overall record of five wins, three losses, and one tie. Securing third place in the always-rugged C.I.C., the team managed to have two conference victories. A sad note was brought into the picture this year as the team, and the school, learned of Coach Weeks' new position as assistantcoachat the Univer- sity of New Mexico. eff ' G. H. S. GRIDDEHS If FT s if---. ff a . ROW ONE. . Scott Sherwood ,g-s.-M' .syn ,,,,.... . 1 - ' , ,gf Shari? Lan ' HO f I RICR R I Courtesy of mr Chuck Reeves. ROw3msLY. John Davis G KEARNEY COAL Ss SEED THREE: Clair Moc' my RUSS. HOU, . riff. Charles Fu11 is Slsco' er, Vernon 1 POST BEST RECORD IN 23 ,. .vvU! Uavld perish Gxbson, Carroll Taylor Z Frank James B111 Robl Tama Marshalltown Newton Mc Kinley , C Boone Ames Oskaloosa Lincoln, D.M Wa shington RICHARDSON PHELPS LUMBER CO Where Your Home Begms I-iid M: 2? if ' mlm. , 2:25. S 5 - Q ij? 1, ,Bight ' - 4+ 1 ::fg,tEQ gg? - YV 1D f'igE1?'f?1M iz.7'?'. JA., ., 'W' Q xiii 45 0 G. H. S. BASKETBALL TEAM POSTS EXCELLENT SEASON 0.9 ,719 51 ,Q 47625 Q01 .- Gfgre O6 605: J bb- 0512 Courtesy of HOLIDAY FURNITURE log Roland Ta ma Oska loosa Marsha lltown Ce dar Fa 11s Boone Lincoln, D. M . Newton Ames Oskaloosa Roosevelt, D .M . Marshalltown McKinley, C.R. Boone Newton SCORES Grinnell Opponent 70 44 59 61 63 61 61 79 67 50 58 56 61 45 48 64 48 52 '71 53 93 '70 44 '73 67 50 61 53 64 63 CROSS COUNTRY and WRESTLING SQUADS ROW ONE, Left to Right: Lavcrn Latcham, Lowell Hockett, Don Mayo, Bob Wilkins. ROW TWO: Allen Coglcy, Don Stoker, Jim Cunningham. Y . , A UM u I W X .Zi it ROW ONE, Left to Right: Lanny Broders, Ronnie Simmons, Clifton Schultz. ROW TWO: Dave Martin, Ronnie Sutton, Ramsey McKey, Larry Kriegel, Ronnie Crawford, Don Mayo. ROW THREE: Larry Deppe, Roger Larsen, Albert Gratton, Carroll Taylor, Don Durr, Ken Starkweather, ROW FOUR: Charles Mc- Donald, Don Stoker, Jim Schmidt, Lavern Latcham, Daryl Locker, Charles Fuller, Gerald Boyd. This page sponsored by MC GREGORS TRACK and GOLF f ' MF C . . ,k:. , K 8 iirk i .7 are 1 y O R , ' .... il .LL ' 5 x W M O S i. . ,W RETURNING LETTERMEN ' f ROW ONE: Lavern Latcham, Roger Pederson, Rick Ramsey, Tom Harris. ROW TWO: John Davis, Hollis Sisco, Carroll Taylor, Tom Sanger, Bill Robison, Daryl Locker. ROW ONE: Lowell Hockett, Paul Ahrens, Gerry Ross, Mr. Walstra, instructor, Dave Adkins, Frank James, Bob Clapp, This Page Sponsored by MCKEE AND WEE Grinnell high school's Honor G Club has been very active in the past year. Thirteen new mem- bers were initiated at the close of the football season. As usual the club members were very busy selling booster pins, sweatshirts, and Christmas cards. They also picked up corn and supplied football and basketball programs. The money raised by these methods was used in club activities. Club officers this year were: Rick Ramsey, President: Bill Robison, Vice-President: Sharp Lannom, Secretary-Treasurer: and Gerry Ross, Sergeant-at-Arms. Faculty sponsor was Mr. George Pease. Honor G Initiation Stunt! HONOR G CLUB ROW ONE, Left to Right: Sharp Lannom, Gerry Ross, Lowell Hockett, Paul Ahrens, Roger Pederson, Scott Sherwood, Harold Ax-ment, Dick Norris, Gary Lincoln, Mr. Pease. ROW TWO: Larry Wallace, Jim VanDraska, Lavern Latcham, Frank James, Don Stoker, John Davis, Charles Reeves, Rick Ramsey, Larry Kriegel, Hollis Sisco, Tom Harris, Denny Mintle. ROW THREE: Sam Mullins, Jerry Robison, Bill Robison, Dan Hillmann, Chip Gibson, Carroll Taylor, Tom Sanger, Denny Evans, Dave Perisho, Clair McGriff, Daryl Locker, Charles Fuller. Compliments of GRINNELL OFFICE SUPPLY JUNIOR RED CROSS ROW ONE, Left to Right: Bonnie Miller, Gale Beaty. Julie Ramsey, Bonnie Streck. ROW TWO Barbara Harris, Ronnie Sutton, Larry Mc Griff, Tom Queen, Beverly Beason. ROW THREE Larry Paul, Charles Sergeant, Denny Evans, Gordon Canfield, Frank James. The Junior Red Cross council in Grinnell High School promotes the activities of the American.Tunior Red Cross, Some of the activities carried out by the Grinnell chapter this year were the sending of gifts to orphanages and veterans' hos- pitals and the donation of two gift chests for overseas areas. This year's officers were: Denny Evans, President, Barb Harris, Vice-President, Julie Ram- sey, Secretaryg and Frank James, Treasurer. Faculty sponsor was the school nurse, Mrs. George Coop. x 5 Y we will Junior Red Cross council advisor, Mrs. Coop examines posters with a student. Courtesy of JOSEPH'S Wm. Joseph Inc. GRINNELLIAN STAFF ROW ONE, Left to Right 1 Vicky Shaw, Kay Graff, Harriet Penquite, Sandra Pickens, Karen Higdon Barbara Edwards, Nancy Ullrich, Cathy Palmer, Pat Flanagan. ROW TWO: Mr. Penne, Marty Keeney, Joyce Tharp, Ann DeLong, Mary McNally, Pat Cogley, Charlotte Strand, Dianne Cox, Sara Norris. ROW THREE: Max Brown, Bill Windsor, Alan Merkel, Charles Sergeant, Gretchen Mart, Denny Evans, Bill Venable, J im Cunningham, Mike McNally. The 1956 Grinnellian was pub- lished by a staff of about twenty- five members. The sophomores of the Annual board do numerous menial tasks and the leg work for the group. Various depart- the seniors take charge of the ad- vertising, photography, and editing. Mr. John Penne was succeed- ed as sponsor by Mr. Gene Her- meier at the end of the first semester. The Grinnellian is financed by the sale of page sponsorships, sub- scriptions, and dark roomservices, The Annual board had two parties during the 1955-56 school yearg one was a picnic and the second, their yearly Christmas party. An all-school Sadie Haw- kins party was sponsored by the group November ll. All those who attended were in costume. Grinnellian staff members and advisor,Mr. Hermeier, compare photos for the yearbook. This page sponsored by YOUNG'S WALLPAPER AND PAINT ments are headed by juniors, while Q 4' A scene from the Curtain Club's presentation of the fall play, The Curious Savage. CLUB MEMBERS G. H. S. The Curtain Club this year presented several plays. Among these were the fall play, The Curious Savage, and three one-act plays, The Case of the Crushed Petunias, My Late Es- poused Saint, and the balcony scene from Cyrano de Bergerac. The scene from Cyrano de Bergerac represented GHS at the yearly speech contests. At the beginning of this year Mr. George DeHart came to Grinnell high school as the new speech teacher and Curtain Club advisor. Several dinner meetings and the annual Curtain Club formal were some of the social doings of the group. Many club members participated in speech contest this year. Others also cooperated with the YWGH in the presentation of their annual Christmas program. fi xt: 'if ROW ONE, Left to Right: Sandra Pickens, Harriet Penquite, Sandra Miner, Mr. De Hart. ROW TWO: Janice Frazier, Pat Peak, Bob Clapp, J ack Byers, Joyce Tharp, Grecthen Mart. ROW THREE: Rodney Brown, Gordon Canfield, Denny Evans, Gerry Monroe, Mike McNally, Jim Cun- ningham. Compliments of DENNISTON -P ARTRIDGE -YORK CURTAIN CLUB Scene from The Curious Savage Preliminary speech contest winners. Courtesy of BILL SHUEY INSURANCE SERVICE tx is Contest play: Cyrano deBergerac Contest entrants take time to relax -4 THE ORANGE ROW ONE, Left to Right: Darlene Leaming, Marcia Sebern, Kay Graff, Harriet Penquite, Sara Norris. ROW TWO: Sandra Saxton, Karen Ross, Sharlene Lincoln, Nancy Oelke, Karen Kahler, Linda Louden, Miss Cook. ROW THREE: Bill Bowen, Sharp Lannom, Hannah Gale, John Davis, Emily Seeland, Mike McNally, Jim Cunningham, The ORANGE AND BLACK is published twelve times yearly by the members of the creative writing classes. Special issues published were for Homecoming, Christmas and graduation as well as a special tribute to the athletes. Heading the staff was Harriet Penquite with Sharp Lannom as assis- tant editor. Business managers were S a n d r a Porter and Nancy Kay Goveg s po r t s editors' duties were taken care of by Rick R a ms e y, Bill Robison, and Denny Evans. Advisors for the group are Miss Irene J, Cook and Gerald Young- beck. The paper is financ- ed by the sale of advertis- ing s p a ce, sports sch- edule pencils, and sub- scriptions. Profits from bake sales and taffy sales were used for the annual spring picnic for the sen- EDITOR, BUSINESS MANAGERS, AND SPORTS WRITERS AT GOSSEN PRINTING SHOP. ROW ONE: Sandra Porter, Har- riet Penquite, Nancy Kay Gove, Rick Ramsey. ROW TWO: Bill Robison, Denny Evans, Mr. Gossen. This page sponsored by ior and assistant staffs. CUNNINGHAM DRUG A ND BLACK SEMORW ROW ONE, Left to Right: Duane Graham, Bonnie Streck, Sandra Porter. ROW TWO: Nancy Kay Gove, Sandra Souter, Karen Hughes, Mary McNally, Karen Pedersen. ROW THREE: Judy Browning, Barbara Harris, Gretchen Mart, Gerry Ross, Rick Ramsey, Mr. Youngbeck. ROW FOUR: Bill Robison, Denny Evans, Tom Sangar, Charles Sergeant. JUNIOR STAFF ROW ONE, Left to Right: Nancy Ullrich, Carole Adkins, Juanita VanDonselaar, Linda Souter, Sandra Pickens, Cathy Palmer, Doramae Coop, Maxine Felper Marjorie Felper, Linda Robison. ROW TWO: Marty Keeney, Ann DeLong, Kathy Killian, Pat Peak, Donna Larsen, Joyce Tharp, Sally Squire, Vicky Shaw, Joyce McCammant, Karen Petersen, Pat Flanagan, Dianne Jones. ROW THREE: Karenliigdon, Dianne Cox, Mary Williams, Barb Edwards, Linda Jones, Laverne Latcham, Ronnie Sutton, Jackie Jones, Yvonne Marquardt, Pat Cogley, Janice Frazier. ROW FOUR: Allene Hays, Camille Case, Judy Kahler, Jim Vogt, Karen Breiting. Courtesy of TED'S PLACE Y W OFFICERS SL SPONS YOUNG WOMEN 0F Janice Frazier, Marty Keeney, Sandy Miner, Miss Mitchell, Joan Green, Emily Seeland, Mrs. Olson, Barb Harris. The cabinet meets every Tuesday after- noon after school. This group makes the plans for the activities that theYWsponsors. At the beginning of the semester the cabinet girls may be found handing out classification cards. In the fall they sponsor the annual freshman Dad-Daughter party. And, of course, every spring there is the senior Mother-Daughter banquet. Inlanuary ofthis year the YW was a co-sponsor of the March of Dimes benefit dance. YW girls also send cards to anyone who has been ill and out of school over three days. The rose on a teacher's desk on his birthday is another courtesy of the YW, At Christmas time the YW always trims the Christmas tree. The annual all-high school Christmas program is another service of YWGH. Every other Tuesday, the YW as a whole, meets in the auditorium. The program is varied from one meeting to the next and this year included several interesting dis- cussions and other features. YWGH girls selling concessions at half of GHS basket- ball game. 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' , L l I LATIN CLUB KX ROW ONE, Left to Right: David Klausner, Sandra Lunn, Kenny Wichman, Tom Comerford, Lee Shope, John Tomasek,Carolyn McDonough, ,Tim Danforth, Roger Burlingame, ROW TWO: Miss Karstens, Sandra Galloway, Lee Martin, Marcia Newport, Judy Reimer, Gerry McHenry, Linda Durr, Ray Sorenson. ROW THREE: John Sherman, Karla Kingsley, Anne Hamilton, 'Bob Vanwechel, Tom Bowen, Mary Clements, Carolyn Anderson, Sue Gustafson. iii ROW ONE, Left to Right: Sandra Pickens, Alice Hyde, Carmen Farley, Nancy Ullrich, Vicky Shaw, Maxine Felper, Julie Ramsey. ROW TWO: Karen Dodson, Allene Hays, Camille Case, Karen Breiting, Linda Jones, Karen Higdon, Duane Claybrook, Juanita VanDonse1aar, ROW THREE: Fred Moore, Gordon Gauss, Kurt Jorgensen, Jerry Robison, Dennis Breneman, Gary Jantz, David Palmer, Jim Ahrens. Sponsored by the BOWLADROME SPANISH CLUB 1 1 ROW ONE, Left to Right: Fr. Gregori, Sue Adamson, Sally Squire, Linda Souter, Diane Jones, Joan Lauber, Jo Billiangs. ROW TWO: Mary Hunter, Helen Sears, Sharon Ferneau, Lillian Price, Betty Thompson, Steve McKean, Della Narcissi, Dick Armstrong, Practice Teachers. ROW THREE: Edamae Goehring, Nancy Foster, Jotsy Cox, Sharon Crawford, Pat Cogley, Louise Latcham, Joyce Tharp, Janet Innis, Joyce McCammant, Yvonne Marquardt, Richard Eyestone. ROW FOUR: KA Flanagan, Perry Ann Harris, Sandra Clifton, Mary Ellen White, Diane Cox, Sharlene Lincoln, Bill McNally, Frank LaGrange, Tom Queen, Bill Miller, Cab Venable, Fritz Brock, Tom Foster, Sharon Long, Judy Kahler, Ann Vogt, Karen Mithelman. P 411: Q A -Q Isl' any P - , ei! , J , 5Js',LA'. ing.. Qfw J fn La tt .X tv Mx . I 1. L4 J S xg ,X-1 K! Students caroling in f Spanish. The newly organized Spanish Club conducts noon meetings once a month. Dues are twenty-five cents per semester and membership is open to all present and former Spanish students. Officers for the group were: Sue Adamson, President: Tom Queen, Vice-President: Diane Cox, Secretary: Karen Mithelman, Treasurer: and Joan Lauber, Activity Chairman, Second semester officers were: Linda Souter, Bill Venable, Judy Kahler, Pat Cogley, and Helen Sears. Sponsored by the BOWLADROME CAFE IH LCH GHINNEH HIGH SCH Felper Karen Peder arjorie M raff, Linda Carter e KayG nquit tPe . 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Frank LaGran e rosenbach, Jerry G ant, McCamm yce Jo Deedrick, OHDS s D Ad kin Harriett Martens , ease: , nC Ie He White ents, Mar lem Mary C DN 'E IG 'JI Perry Ann rdt, qua HI nne M VO Y ary, Be le ustian, Ga Ba uber , Virgine La yn Maril -5 C N U U7 3 H O ru n N J: U cf U m 5 N CI C O Q G JZ sa TU .3 arilyn M Sf im Re Judy C. o fi E CU I c: Q Q E E U T5 2 r: eu I-l C5 bd J D0 o 5 E C QC S 8a SONS Compliments of J. W. NO G. H. S. PEP CLUB ROW ONE, Left to Right: Carol Jones, Sandra Lunn, Mr. DeMaro, Louise McMeekin, Mary Hunter. ROW TWO: Cathy Palmer, Judy Reimer, Gretta Sisco, Carol Ross, Diane Jones, Darlene Leaming. ROW THREE: Karen Dodson, Sandra Clifton, Donna Larsen, Marcia Newport, Joan Lauber, Juanita Allen. ROW FOUR: Joan Green, Karen Petersen. This year the Pep Club gained anumber of things: a new charter, new members, and excellent student backing. Although quite small, for it has only twenty-five members, it makes up for its size--yelling and cheer- ing at games. The club marched in the Homecoming parade and ushered the queen in at the game. The Pep Club sponsored two bake sales to raise funds. Officers for the group were elected in mid-September. Cathy Palmer was chosen President, Juanita Allen, Vice-Presidentg and Mary Hunter, Secretary. The Pep Club, led by the cheerleaders, in the Home coming parade. Courtesy of DR. JAMES C. SEARLS G.A.A. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Louise McMeeken, Dorothy Wiley, Dee Miner, Alice Green, Darlene Leaming, Diane Jones, Linda Souter, Sally Squire, Bonnie Miller, Vanita Plesek, Audrey Criswell. ROW TWO: Marilyn Weaver, Karen May, Beth Burr, Linda Benson, Julie Ramsey, Bonnie Streck, Katie King, Doramae Coop, Nancy Foster, Sherry Hagen, Nadine Pierce, Juanita VanDonselaar, ROW THREE: Miss Hussey, Betty Renaud, Edna Wright, Carol Matteson, Joyce Pearson, Lillie Garwood, Marie Wilderdyke, Sandra Galloway, Linda Lidtka, Linda Durr, Peggy Shultz, Karen Ross, Barbara Simpson, Sandy Miner. ROW FOUR: Janice Frazier, Marilyn Lauber, Yvonne Marquardt, Beverly Beason, Vicky Shaw, Joyce Mc- Cammant, Nancy Ullrich, Judy Browning, Maxine Felper, Majorie Felper, Sherry Adkins. ROW FIVE: Sandra Saxton, Harriett Martens, Margaret Bullock, Joyce Reed, Barbara Edwards, Kathy Killion, Karen Hughes, Meredith Breiting, Louise Latcham, Madeline Albers,Karen Dodson, Pat Peak, ROW SIX: Hannah Gale, Janet Mithelman, Judy Kahler, Emily Seeland,Jean Bailey, Carolyn Anderson, Mary McNally, Camille Case, Allene Hays, Mary Bullock, Joyce Tharp, Janet lnnis. LEFT: GHS girls set pins while bowling. This is one of the many sports enjoyed by GHS girls. The Girls' Athletic Association is an organ- ization in which the girls of Grinnell high school can enjoy some popular sports such as basketball, volley- ball, and softball. The girls meet periodically during the year for their activities, The GAA sponsors are Miss Margaret Hussey and Mrs. George Norris. Courtesy of GRINNELL STATE BANK Eight GHS girls were mainly re- sponsible for the improved school spirit and cooperation during this last year. They were our cheerleaders, both varsity and freshman-sophomore. This year's varsity cheerleaders, pictured here on the right, were Sherry Adkins, Ann DeLong, Pat Schafer, and Bonnie Streck. Freshman - sophomore cheerlead- ers for this year were VickyShaw, Nancy Ullrich, Jo Billings, and Julie Ramsey. Leading cheering at the football and basketball games wasn't the only activity of these busy girls. They posted booster signs in the halls before every game, took charge of several pep meetings, and helped the Honor G club in the con- cessions stand at the football games. Much of the vim and vigor at our games and the very success of our Tiger teams can be attributed to the efforts of our cheerleaders. CHEERLEADERS ,, 2 Nw ae 3 I ' I 3 I f it 1 i y I: fb T ,ii as Eyre i I i rua i 1 fa f E ABOVE: Varsity Cheerleaders: Sherry Adkins, Ann DeLong, PatSchafer, Bonnie Streck. LEFT: Freshman-sophomore Cheer- leaders: ROW ONE: Vicky Shaw, Nancy Ullrich, ROW TWO: Jo Billings, Julie Ramsey. , If ,, 'E QS X, 5' FIG If ' X' Courtesty of IOWA SOUTHERN UTILITIES CO. Qi W Q FUTURE FARMERS ROW ONE, Left to Right: Larry Deppe, Clair Wilson, Ray Tokle, Ronnie Crawford, LeRoy Thompson, Clifton Schultz, Ronnie C, Wilson, ROW TWO: Charles Fritz, Warren Weaver, Gordon Louden, Robert Renaud, Jim Vogt, Jim Taylor, ROW THREE: Terry Beeler, John Schmidt, Daryl Locker, Richard Wells, Don Stoker, Tom Harris, Lavern Latcham. 1955-56 F.F. A. officers looking over records with their sponsor, Mr. George Robinson. Courtesy of Mr, George Robinson. Baustian, and Marilyn Lauber. national FFA band. POWESHIEK STEEL BUILDINGS CO. The chapter officers were elected in April of l955.They served from that time until early this year. They were President, Dennis Mintleg Vice-Presi dent, Lavern Latchamg Secretary, Le Roy Thompson: Treasurer, Clair Wil song Reporter, Ray Tokleg and Sentinel Charles Fuller. The group advisor was The chapter had many activities during the year. Among these were the annual FFA sweetheart contest follow ed by an all-school dance, This year s sweetheart was Joan Lauber. Her at tendants were Karen Higdon, Virgene Several chapter members attended the FFA state convention. Another Grinnell chapter member, Richard Wells, was selected to play with the 0F AMERICA ROW ONE, Left to Right: Ronnie Simmons, Virgil Wilson, Larry Flanagan, Melvin Chyma, Jerry Grosen- bach, Larry Choate, Don Mayo, Jim Phipps, Lanny Broders, Mr. Robinson. ROW TWO: Scott Sherwood, Don Durr, LaVerne Van Donselaar, Chuck Olson, Jim Foster, Dennis Harris, Terry Gross, Bob Vogt, Charles McDonald, Bob Stoker, Bob Wilkins. ROW THREE: Ronnie Wilson, Denny Mintle, Jerry Verwers, Wayne Sieck, Gordon Adkins, Jim Schmidt, Charles Fuller, Duane Larsen, Larry Durr. Courtesy of BROWN'S SHOE FIT COMPANY Pictured: Ceremonies at the FFA Harvest Ball. FFA members re- cognized their sweetbeart and her attendants during the intermission. Grinnell chapter of FHA had a F.H.A. .gg .. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Carolyn Jones, Irene Onthank, Annabelle McDonald, Judy St. Clair, Judy Lamb, Marjorie Fontinel, Wanda Johnston, Sandra Allbee, Carol Cox, Karen May, Nancy Eames, Marilyn Weaver, Sherry Goreham, Marianne Hafkey, ROW TWO: Mrs. Norris, Linda Lidtka, Agnes Harris, Ruthann Mc- Donald, Carole Adkins, Jo Ann Tiedemann, Doramae Coop, Karen Petersen, Barbara Simpson, Madeline Albers, Judy Sumpter, Linda Louden, Lillian Price, ROW THREE: Vanita Plesek, Gretta Sisco, Mary Ann Palmer, Margie Saxsma, Donna McKibben, Mary Arthur, Gladys Lester, Joyce Reed, Marilyn Lidtka, Lorna Beck, Darlene Leaming, Carol Ross. ROW FOUR: Donna Deedrick, Connie Roop, Marilyn Millgate, Mary Davis, Pat Cogley, Kathy Killian, Helen Ceaser, Romona Taylor, Sharlene Lincoln, Patty Miller, Annamae Heishman. membership of forty-six this year. The business meetings were held during the noon hour. Several local chapter pro- jects were sponsored during the year: they included a Christmas luncheon and a food shower for a needy family, and a candy sale was held each semester with every girl furnishing baked goods. Each girl has an opportunity to earn a degree: the girl must have a thorough knowledge of FHA and its functions be- fore she can receive this. This page sponsored by the DIXIE INN SUPERINTENDENT Kyle C. ,T ones is completing his fourth year as superintendent of the Grinnell public school system, Mr. J ones received his BA Degree from the University of Iowa in 1928 and his Master's degree from the same school in 1938. His first teaching experience was at Arispe, Iowag his first experience as superintendent was at Delphos. His last position before coming to Grinnell in 1952, was super- intendent of schools at Emmetsburg, Iowa. Among Mr. Jones hobbies are fishing, golf, flying, and travelling. He has traveled in fifty cotmtries and five continents. Included in these travels are thirteen trips to Russia, where he served as a diplomatic courier. BOARD of EDUUAI ION and SECRETAHIES Secretaries Barbara Reedy and Dorothy Sammons examine brick samples for the new school with Mr. Jones. The Board of Education ofthe Grinnell Independent School Dis- trict is the governing body elected by the citizens of Grinnell to act for them in conducting the business of the schools. General policies of ad- ministration, finance, and hiring new teachers area few of their many items of business. Floyd E. Beaver, presidentg Kyle C. Jones, superintendentg Mrs. Dorothy Sammons, secretaryg Robert Mitchell, Carl Benson, Carl E. Child, and Clair Strand. Compliments of QUEEN AND OLSON PRINCIPAL W. W, Owen, High School principal, received his B. S. Degree from Iowa State Teachers' College, and his M. A. Degree from the University of Iowa in 1940, Mr. Owen's first teaching experience was at Elkport, Iowa. I-Ie then became Principal at Marquette, also serving as coach there. Before coming to Grinnell, Mr, Owen was at Waukon as principal and Dean of the Jtmior College. He referees football and basketball games, and his hobbies are fishing and golf. MARVIN D. AMO English MRS. HELEN R. BROWN Commercial DUANE B. CONVERSE Science MISS IRENE I. COOK English MRS. GEORGE COOP School Nurse GEORGE A. DE HART Speech TONY DE MARO Instrumental Music REV. JOSEPH GREGORI Spanish Courtesy of MC NEAL RADIO 8: T. V. GENE HERMEIER Social Studies MRS. ARLENE HORN Mathematics MISS EUNICE HOWARD Librarian MISS MARGARET HUSSEY Mathematics MRS. JEAN L. JONES Art MISS VIOLA KARSTENS Latin PAUL MAASKE Social Studies, Coach JOE MC COY Music Courtesy of WELLHOUSE STUDIO MISS ELIZABETH MITCHELL Commercial MRS. SELDEN H. NORRIS Homemaking MRS. HELEN OLSON English GEORGE E. PEASE Science RICHARD G. PEEBLER Mathematics JOHN W. PENNE Social Studies ELDON C. PETERSON Driver Training, Coach GEORGE A . ROBINSON Agriculture Courtesy of MITCHELL MOTOR CO. ERNEST C. STRAUSS Manual Arts RAYMOND G. TYLER Guidance JOHN L. WALSTRA Boys' Phys. Ed. U. W. WEEKS Social Studies, Coach GERALD YOUNGBECK Typing Courtesy of UNITED FOOD MARKETS HIGH SCHOGL OFFICE Shirley at her typewriter. The Grinnell high school prin- cipa1's office is one of the busiest places in the school. It is periodi- cally filled with admit-seekers, mail-hunting teachers, and delin- quent students. The person who rules over this unsettled domain is our school sec- retary, Mrs. O'Hara, better known as Shirley. Shirley has many duties besides her job of being Mr. Owen's secre- tary. She writes excuses, handles the principal's bulletin, and has set many a lost freshman back on the right trail. It is good that we can devote a page of this yearbook in honor of a very busy secretary. 9:00 a,m. rush! Compliments of PEDERSEN INSURANCE AGENCY JANITOBS A1 Wilson starting his daily Those men responsible for the well-being of our building and the comfortof its occupants are our school custodians. These three good -natured men clean up tons of waste paper, dust, gum, etc. , every year. Many a frantic student has been saved by one of these gentlemen when said student had forgotten his locker key. Their manual tasks are not the only service that they provide for G.H.S. , however. Their willing presence at all times makes us realize that they are as much a part of Grinnell high school as ourselves. rounds. This page sponsored by Jim Mullins enjoying a break be- tween jobs. LEFT: Cecil King hauls in stop GREEN S TOT SHOP of the day. The class of 1956c1imaxed avery busy year before their graduation from GHS. Many senior class members took part in extra-curricular activities. Six of our members were given the opportunity to take the preliminary tests of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Bonnie Streck highlighted the fall season by being elected Homecoming Queen. Char Vogel and Sue Souter were among her attendants. About twenty male members of the class won distinction by winning the coveted Honor G, Many class members also par- ticipated in Curtain Club, Band, Choir, FFA, FHA, Junior Red Cross, Student Council, GRINNELLIAN Staff, O 8a B, and many others. Nancy Kay Gove and Dennis Mintle were chosen to sing with the MENC chorus. From this we can safely say that the class of 1956 has left its mark, whether it be good or bad. SENIOHS FIRST SEMESTER SENIOR OFFICERS: ROW ONE: Sergeant-at- Arms, Emily Seelandg Boys' Treasurer, Jim Cunningham. ROW TWO: President, Hannah Galeg Vice-President, Tom Sangarg Secretary, Ed Vande Noord. NOT PICTURED: Girls' Treasurer, Kay Gould. P LEFT: SECOND SEMESTER SENIOR OFFICERS: ROW ONE: S e c r et a r y, Barbara Harris, Girls' T re as u re r, Karen Pederseng Vice-P resident, Sand ra Souterg Sergeant-at-Arms, Rick Ram- sey: President, Clair McGriff: Boys' Treasurer, Dennis Mintle. Compliments of DRS. S.D. PORTER and B. GRIMMER :C ' .si 1 1 -1 K ww' 5 ffm? X vm ff: f , 4 K. ..,1.,. w ,M lu ,, , ' 4231 'F x .,,, , ,M X 1 , 35' re .51 s YA, in .x gggzfg j H -my Q , 3 l:?2Qaz5sm ,X H 1' 1 new S 12Q5rm:5.,N.Q A , .. if 1 f ff '- -i ' f 1 .1 KI 5, X F un Nb y Q 1 m 21 Ups , ,Q ,i-2+ m . I ff? v ? A----um b 1' , , 'Lil k 'wwf' 'ffi1a.115L., 5 P ' I . A S25 ' 3 1' AQ .1 A Es: .FH 45 X J . 5, ve , .wi l L 5541. X rx 4 -ffzfw - 5 5 , ix ,ii NI -9 4 wg rf' wwf QQ wwe K G IQ G G S JUNIORS ln its three years the junior class has been very successful. Many of its members took part in activities such as band, vocal music, speech work, and sports. Several of the juniors were on the football and basket- ball teams this year will be leaders of the '56-57 teams. The class' talent was also exhibited in the variety show, where they took several of the leading parts. The high light of the juniors' year was the plan- ning and attending the annual Junior-Senior Prom, May 18. Sponsors chosen by the class were Miss Hussey and Mr. Maaske. FIRST SEMESTER JUNIOR OFFICERS: ROW ONE: Vice-President, Dave Adkinsg President, Mary Wil- liams. ROW TWO: Secretary, Ann De Longg Boys' Treasurer, Frank Jamesg Girls' Treasurer, Janet Dexter. SECOND SEMESTER JUNIOR OFFICERS: ROW ONE: Secretary, Dee Miner Vice-President, Marty Keeneyg Girls' Treasurer, Karen Peter- sen ROW TWO: Boys' Treasurer, Sam Mullinsg President, Paul Ahrens. This page sponsored by LEEPER MUSIC CO. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Lorna Beck, Annabelle McDonald, Carol Cox, ROW TWO: John Wassom, Paul Ingram, Harold Moyer, Marie Wilderdyke, Mary Nichols. ROW THREE: Ronnie Wilson, Janet Mithelman, .Tim Tomlinson, Bob Sowerwine, Gary Buffum. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Don Mayo, Floyd Haines, Leslie Routier, Dee Miner. ROW TWO: Juanita Allen, Mary Arthur, Bill Phipps, Joyce Snodgrass, Bob Locker. ROW THREE: Raymond McDonald, Mary Davis, Aaron Corbin, Larry Criswell. Courtesy of FARMERS MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Richard Vulysteke, Mary Ann Palmer, Janet Dexter, Carole Adkins, Sharon Ferneau. ROW TWO: Verna Thompson, Marilyn Millgate, Clair Wilson, Eldon Thompson, Mary Williams, Lois Laymiller, Tom Gregory, ROW THREE: Larry Snider, Bill Jones, Gordon Canfield, Larry Criswell, Jerry Williams, .Terry Verwers. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Joan Green, Lynn Newport, Sherry Adkins, Dorothy Siehl, JoAn Gilbreath, Lynda Robinson. ROW TWO: Sherry Hagen, Charlotte Strand, Betty See, Ray Harris, Pat Flanagan, Cathy Palmer, ROW THREE: Ralph Cooper, Tom Foster, Wayne Sieck, Sam Brush, Jim Foster, Guy French, Sponsored by RITTER MAYTAG Sa APPLIANCE CO. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Janice Frazier, Kathy Killion, Marty Keeney, Ann DeLong, Pat Peak, Barb Edwards. ROW TWO: John Ditzler, Larry Ellis, Joel Prescott, Jim VanDraska, Frank James, Paul Ahrens, ROW THREE: Sharp Lannom, Alan Merkel, Dan Hillman, Bob Liming, Wayne Olson, Dave Adkins. 'Q ROW ONE, Left to Right: Louise McMeekin, Nancy Eames, Carolyn Jones, Lillian Price, Juanita Van Donselaar, Joyce Wiley. ROW TWO: Vanita Plesek, Bonnie Miller, Nancy Kahl, Jim Mitchell, Bill Windsor, Karen Petersen. ROW THREE: Bob Clapp, Gary Lincoln, Dick Norris, Bill Smith, .Tack Byers, Eugene Heinle, Hollis Sisco. Sponsored by MC DOWELL INSURANCE AGENCY ROW ONE, Left to Right: Judie Beaty, Kay Smith, Pat Cogley, Nadine Pierce, Linda Benson, Katie King. ROW TWO: Donna Larsen, Louie Taylor, Harriett Martens, John Renaud, Ronnie Sutton, Mary Bullock. ROW THREE: Wendall Kinnaird, Bill Werneberg, Gerry Monroe, Sam Mullins, Warren Weaver, Ramsey McKey. I .XI The driver training program was reinstated this year, Classroom sessions were held at 8:00 several mornings per week. Behind the wheel experience was gained during students' study periods throughout the day, Teacher for the course was Mr. Eldon Peterson. Courtesy of COX'S DAVIS PAINT STORE YWKY KW' 3 N The Class of '58, being very active in school affairs, has members in al- most every activity. New members in the Honor G club included ,Terry Robison and Larry Wallace, Lowell Hockett and Tom Harris became members in the spring of '55, Many sophomores participated in the vocal music program, Fred Moore being the most outstanding musician. Several sophomores had major parts in the variety show and others were mem- bers of various small groups. The speech department could also claim some of the sophomores. Janet Innis, Barbara Simpson, Bill Venable, Vicky Shaw, Nancy Ullrich, Sand ra Pick- ens, and Linda J ones all participated in the speech contest this year. Other sophomores may also be found on the annual board and the ORANGE AND BLACK staffs. Sponsors for the class were Mr. Amo and Mrs. Brown, SOPHOMORES FIRST SEMESTER SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: ROW ONE Vice-President, Larry Wallace, President, Julie Ramsey ROW TWO: Boys' Treasurer, Larry Mc Griffg Girls' Treas- urer, Judy Kahlerg Secretary, Maxine Felper. iii SECOND SEMESTER SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: ROW ONE: Girls' Treasurer, Rhonda De Bondtg Vice-President, Camille Case. ROW TWO: Secretary, Larry Deppeg President, Allen Cogleyg Boys' Treasurer, Denny Breneman. Courtesy of WRIGHT SALES CO. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Richard Vogel, Sa1lySquire, MaxineFe1per, Linda Souter. ROW TWO: Carmen Farley, Virgil Wilson, Linda Lidka, Linda Shultz, ROW THREE: Lauren Paxson, Danny Slagle, Jim Sch- midt, Tom Harris, Ronnie Crawford, Ray Tokle. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Julie Ramsey, Joyce Pearson, Vicky Shaw, Nancy Ullrich, Joyce Mc Cammant, Duane Claybrook. ROW TWO: Karen Dodson, Yvonne Marquardt, Sharon Long, Rodney Brown, Ronald Halblom, Linda Larsen, Carl Pugh. ROW THREE: Jim Ahrens, Dave Palmer, Carl Buchmeier, Gary J antz, Gordon Gauss, Gerald Boyd. Compliments of VOGUE BEAUTY SALON ROW ONE, Left to Right: Donna Deedrick, Larry Sheets, Karen Higdon, Camille Case, Linda Jones, Karen Smith. ROW TWO: Robert Lester, Harvey Bayles, Donald Durr, Dennis Fleener, Allene Hays, Peggy Haines, ROW THREE: Karen Breiting, Larry Wells, John Anderson, Bill Venable, Richard Eyestone, Judy Kahler. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Peggy Powell, Edamae Goering, Sandra Pickens, Helen Sears, Carol Jones, Ronnie Simmons. ROW TWO: Larry Deppe, Betty Renaud, Sandra Clifton, Joyce Tharp, Jim Hotchkin, Doramae Coop, ROW THREE: Larry Paul, PaulGreen, Albert Gratton, Jim Vogt, Jim Shultz, Max Brown. Sponsored by A. B. HAMILTON Sa SON ROW ONE, Left to Right: Alice Hyde, Gene Rohr, Janet Innis, Stella Farmer. ROW TWO: Barbara Simpson, Karen Rohlfing. .Terry Sparks, Dianne Cox, Larry McGriff, Clifford Terrell, ROW THREE: Larry Wallace, Kurt Jorgensen, Jerry Robison, Howard Raffety, Dennis Breneman, Fred Moore. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Diane J ones, Marjorie Felper, Ruthanne McDonald, Annamae Heishman, Mari- anne Hafkey. ROW TWO: Rhonda DeBondt,J im Gould, Craig Fuqua, Perry Ann Harris, Judy Renaud, Carol Lidtka. ROW THREE: Charles Olson, Ronnie Minear, Ramona Taylor, John Schmidt, Lowell Hockett. Courtesy of MATHEWS REXALL DRUG On the Corner The freshman class began the year by electing class officers and represent- atives. Ann Vogt and Evan Evans were chosen by the class as Student Council members. Red Cross representatives were also elected. A high percentage of boys went out for football in the fall and helped the Freshman - Sophomore tea m win several games. Others were out for cross country. Several freshman names were also among the officers of the Spanish and Latin Clubs. Tom Bowen appeared in the fall play, The Curious Savage. A sock hop was held by the class in November. Many attended the event, Two freshmen also participated in All- State. A number of the Class of '59 had their names on the Gold and Silver Honor Rolls. Winter sports also attracted several enthusiasts. Anexcellent wrest- ling squad could boast some of these athletes. The next major event was the pro- duction of three one-act plays. Two parts were taken by members of this class. Second semester officers were then elected and took over their positions for the remainder of the year. Other boys were out for track in the spring. Throughout the year many mem- bers were active in FFA, FHA, band and choir. FRESHMEN , 9 ya: uf 5 ' I Q.g...C.Q. , 0 I 0 'O 0 ,O.1.l, l.i O I Q .Q O l C DQ I I I l Q O l I sg FIRST SEMESTER FRESHMAN OFFICERS: ROW ONE: President, Karen Mithelman: Vice-President, Gordon Adkins. ROW TWO: Sec- retary, Tom Comerford: Girls' Treasurer, ,T o Billings: Boys' Treas- urer, Kenny Wichman. f 'N x not Z SECOND SEMESTER FRESHMAN OFFICERS: ROW ONE: Vice- Courtesy of President, Sue Gustafson: Girls' Treasurer, Sandra Galloway, ROW TWO: Boys' Treasurer, Lee Shope: President, Gordon Adkins: Sec- GRINNELL MONUMENT CO' retary, Tom Bowen. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Larry Ross, Ronnie Wilson, Joan Lauber, Sandra Allbee, Mary Moyer. ROW TWO: Gale Beaty, Peter Stratton, Patty Miller,Terry Gross, Lillie Garwood, Jo Billings, Kenny Wichman. ROW THREE: Karen Mithelman, David Price, Gordon Adkins, Helen Ceaser, Gary Reid, Ann Vogt, ROW ONE, Left to Right: Martha Hotchkin, Carolyn Shellhart, Gerry McHenry, Dave Klausner, Roger Burlingame, Lee Martin. ROW TWO: Tom Comerford, Sue Gustafson, Jim Danforth, John Tomasek, Ray Sorenson, Marcia Newport. ROW THREE: Lee Shope, Sandra Galloway, Mary Clements, Carolyn Ander- son, Karla Kingsley, Ann Hamilton. Sponsored by DON'S VARIETY PQ ROW ONE, Left to Right: Geoffrey Peak, Sandra Lunn, Barbara Koger, Steve McKean, Marilyn Caldwell, Carolyn McDonough, ROW TWO: Judy St. Clair, Linda Durr, Judy Sumpter, Silas Holland, Dennis Harris, Judy Reimer. ROW THREE: John Sherman, Patty Peirce, Bob VanWeche1, Bi11McNa11y, Tom Bowen, Esther Crawford. ROW ONE, Left to Right: Mary Hunter, Linda Pinkerton, Jack Magirl, K. A. Flanagan, Sherry Goreham. ROW TWO: Louise Latcham, Donna McKibben, Fritz Brock, Connie Roop, Darla Edgington, Carol Ross, Wanda Johnston, ROW THREE: Frank LaGrange, Rector, Dick Fistler, Jerry Beck, Jeff Canfield, Evan Evans, Cab Venable. Courtesy of MODERNISTIC BEAUTY SALON L. 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