Halstead High School - Dragon Yearbook (Halstead, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1956 volume:

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Q,-3 ,. , , ,' I 'Bun ,f I r K L 5 .Va TE . . l , 7, ,limf A K Sa swiss XY Halstead High Sshnnl Halstead, Kansas Annual nssn King i H Carol Stutzman 8a LeRoy Ewy .Es 1, 1 X E l , lui Editor . . Layout Editor Copy Editor. Photo Editor Photographer Typist . . Donna wfisqw S mpter .k. wi 'e G: hneiclei. Maw so Vinnie Bachman' .Samet Peckensc B b Foslef 1 Ie . n. 0 X U Santee' NanCY liiuhtnan. Dafyl Dlalma . Mari y . gigge Blue Dragon tall Bus ine s s M Book Sales Ad Sales . Bookkeeper Distribution. . . Advisors. Compliments of DENNIS VARIETY STORE THE FOOD BOWL .Mary Jo Sumpter . .Bob Foster . Harold Toevs Ronald Bachman . . Jerry Hill .Daryl Dielman .Mr. Gaeddert Miss Stoops Gaeddeu , H I E . SuPennte0dem' BOARD OF EDUCATION, LEFT TO RIGHT: Avy Masterson, Orville Haury, Orville Hess, To the Students of Halstead High A FEW TRUE MEASURES OF LIFE To measure how well educated a man is, is to see if he lives within his means, does he get along with those he works and plays with, does he respect authority, can he see beauty in different ways, has he any appreciation for thing, not necess- arily of immediate value, but of value in time to come, or is for him only the thing important in which he can see immediate returns. Does he know how to take care of himself physically, mentally and morally so that he can develop into the finest person he has a possibility to become May we live well here in school, appreciate the good and beautiful, and gain for ourselves that which will make each of us a better, more interesting and more useful person. Office Secretary: Lucille Jewett Compliments of SUMPTER-STATE FARM INSURANCE CO I-IALSTEAD RECREATION ' ,ww X, K 'H 1 E ,me Cme T PML Chief z-nd U 911 Us Coach i Taking It Out On The Pan Where Have You Been All My Life? 'VCY5 Th The, Bus Un 6 Custgdian A , fs' ', C A yfanf 4 gk 71 1 , , 21' ' I 3 I 1 uv ' .. 1-' , 4 ,f V. I: I. A Q . f 25 1 fl. Q lr if 5: E E 5 4 1 4 -Q 'W 'A if 'Z fs J, '.1 x K. Q, i, lv 5, E h 1, . I , 4. V 9 , 1 V E I , , . f - ..!. iw Student Co. Sopho- KATHERINE NELLIGAN A.B. College of Emporia: A.M. Columbia University: Teaching: Social Science, Latin II: Activities: Y-Teens, Library , Senior Class , FRANK A. MALAMBRI B.S. K.S.T. C. Emporia: Teaching: Music: Activities: Dragonetts, Senior Class , GLADYS STOOPS B.S. K.S.T.C. Emporia: M. S, K. S, T,C. Emporia, Teaching: English, Speech: Activities: Forensics, Dramatics , more Class . 1 NEALE SHAW B, S, Kansas Univer- sity: M. S, K. S.T. C. Pittsburg: Teaching: Mathematics: Activities: Hi-Y, Assistant Football Coach, Freshman Class . f 0' f..,..x IVA SPANGLER :W l KENNETH BOHN TALITHA BACHMAN R.N. School Nurse. A,B, Friends Custodian. University: Teaching: Com- merce, Driver Trainingg Activities: Freshman Class. GLENN LEHNAN WILMA ROUSH A.B. College of A.B. Ottawa Univer- Emporia: A.M. K. RUTH GEIST sity: Teaching: Vocal Kansas University: B, S, Bethel College: Music: Activities: Teaching: Sciences: Teaching: Home Dragonettes, Senior Activities: Hi-Y, Economics: Activities: Class. Junior Class. Y-Teen, Junior Class. MELVIN FISHBURN B.S. McPherson College: Teaching: Athletics, Industrial Arts, Physical Education, Mechanical Drawing, I 4 ix.. X8 C.x0l'x X Helen Pjesky Daryl Dielman ' 1 E L 57 K . e..E1if, 1 H N ,v..l I E IIIRS? Q-.,,? ,f-T. 4. w 'xK 4i5 , lil 'us- Harold Toevs 3. C ff .fa g lk.. J' ,, xjif HCA. P owen Janet Peckenschneider li Q aff' JT T ffi Betty Mayfield - ,.'A A ' - -' KI Don Dick -'sl' o x Jim Vaughn l lietty Thomas ' 1 f Bob Foster nj . Orcenith McWilliams .A' ufu - A .3 y. lfigge Kaufman V 49? Marilyn Santee IN 'x ii X gf. .- 'r J e 1 y v f im CLASS PRESIDENT HAROLD E, TOEVS Student Council 3-4g Hi-Y 1-2-3-43 Librarian 4g Junior Playg Track 1-2-3-43 Football 1-2-3-4, Captain 3-43 Basket- ball 1-2-3-4g Dragon Staff 4. VICE-PRESIDENT JACKSON POWELL Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Cabinet 3-4, Vice-President 4g Librarian Chairmang Track 1-2-3-4: Football 2-3-4, Escort 4g Basketball 25 Dragon Staff 3-4, Compliments of CLASS SECRETARY BETTY THOMAS Student Council 4: Y-Teens 1-2-3-4: Cabinet 3-4, Treas urer 4g Dragonettes 1-2-3-45 Band 1-2-3-4, President 4g Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4: Girls Glee Club 1-2-3: Football Queen 43 Junior Playg Senior Playg Forensics 4. SANTEE'S HOME 8: FARM SUPPLY--MANTELE'S DEPARTMENT STORE CLASS TREASURER MAIRLYN SANTEE Class President 33 Y-Teens 1-2-3-4g Cabinet 3,4, Vice President 4g Student Council 43 Dragonettes 1-2-3-4, Reporter Band 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 45 Solo 3-4g Ensembles 3-4g Accompanist 3-4g Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4g Girls Glee Club 1-2: Junior Play-Senior Play: Dragon Staff 4. 3: CLASS STUDENT CO. REP, HELEN PJESKY Class Secretary-Treasurer 35 Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Cabinet 3-4, Secretary 4g Student Council 4g Dragonettes 1-2-3-4g Cheerleader 3-45 Band 1-2-3-4, Vice-President 4g Solo 1-2-3g Ensembles 1-2-3-4g Accompanist 4: Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4: Girls Glee Club 1-2g Girls Sextet 3-4: Receptionist lg Football Attendant 43 Coronation Attendant 2-3-45 Junior Play - Senior Play. CLASS CHEERLEADER CALVIN BECKER Librarian 45 Receptionist 43 Track 4. AARON F. KAUFMAN Hi-Y 1-2-3-45 Band 3-45 Mixed Chorus 1-25 Boys Glee Club 3-45 One- Act Play 45 Dragon Staff 3-45 Senior Play. NORMA SMITH Class Student Council Representative 25 Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Cabinet 35 Dragonettes 1-2-3-4, Cheerleader 35 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-45 Girls Glee Club 1-2-35 Drum Major 2-3-45 Receptionist 1-2-3-4. Compliments of WOOLCOTT'S I. G. ORCENITH MCWILLIAMS Hi-Y 1-2-3-45 Band 1-2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 2-35 Junior Play5 Track 1-2-35 Football 2-3-45 Basketball Manager 3. JAMES VAUGHN Hi-Y 1-2-3-45 Student Council 25 Band 1-2-3-45 Solo 1-2-3-45 Ensembles 2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-45 Boys Glee Club 3-45 Football 1-2-35 Basketball 1-2. A. JERRY HILL Class President 15 Class Student Council Rep- resentative 35 Student Council 3-4, President 45 Hi-Y 15 Junior Play5 Senior Play5 Track 1-2-35 Football 1-2-3-4, Honorary Escort 45 Basket- ball 1-2-3-4, Captain 4. STORE JAN ET PECKEN SCHNEID ER Class Secretary-Treasurer 25 Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Cabinet 2-3, President 45 Student Council 3-4, Secretary 45 Dragonettes 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 2, President 45 Band 1-2-3-4, Secretary 45 Solo 1-2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-45 Girls Glee Club 1-25 Girls Sextet 3-45 Junior Play - Senior Play5 Forensics 3, One Act Play 45 Student Jury Council 45 Dragon Staff 3-4, Editor 45 National Honor Society 4. ROBERT FOSTER Class Vice-President 15 Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Cabinet 45 Student Council 4, Vice- President 45 Band 1-2-3-45 Solo 1-2-35 Ensemble 1-2-3-45 Mixed Chorus 1-25 Librarian 45 Receptionist 45 Junior - Play - Senior Play5 Track 2-35 Football 1-2-3-45 Basketball 1-2-35 Student Jury Council 45 Dragon Staff 45 National Honor Society 4. CARL TRUITT Class Cheerleader 25 Hi-Y 1-2-3-45 Junior Play5 Football 1-2-3-4, Escort 45 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Captain 4. E. if . . , 7.1 . ig H ' ' ',,ilg', ULF? K ' lfifiw-5, x ,ZWTQ T256 ' K ,KX .. . ,dm pup Mm my if Law .... , sw ,. , M5.. A ,1-1,.b, Y Q -Q x P5 H , 1 Q f ' UBL: A 'if,mi'ffgii-,F , . LI A 15 3. ,, S. .fl XS rl ef Q25 ., 1. ., wx. 5, is-is ,M E.. tgp? ,. 11ea,wii'1 VN s- -4 , . V e TIE '-'Q :Ak ' 'I r 1 'E , 2:16. .sy 'Mn f! A J, ,K ,sf-wa, 1 ff -145 . 5' P 'I 1 ,. lx, The jolly Dozen Where's The Game? x..-J The Happy IVIOITICIZIIIS A .J -QE Not Seniors Studying! The day after the night before. And There You Are! XX- - mm? K 5 And she said ----- l Swillll ii! Hold her closer, Jimmy, Well, now let me tell you. Quit you fools, I'm only 13! X lv I 7 L Compliments of 32 l.,' ' ' y y HALSTEAD LUMBER CO. Takeitoff, , .,. .M -.Y 1. ,I f.- . ,Age - -5-fr 1 ng 1 I S: ,. -. n is sm Y' ,f A MVT 'A If H ,ad -1 Z7-i amd SECRETARY-TREASU RER Donna Kay Berger CH EERL EAD ER Bill Lohmeyer Maurice Penner Curtis McDowell i H L PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT Mary Jo Sumpter Ronald Bachman JU lllli The twenty-five Juniors, spon- sored by Mr. Lehmann and Mrs. Giest had a very successful year. The Junior play, Junior supper, magazine sales, and Christmas card sales were the main projects. The Junior-Senior banquet, which o was held at the Nurse'S Auditorium STUDENT COUNCIL was great success and the Juniors D , Hu hope it was enjoyed by everyone. ems I Judy Unruh Fred Hoffer Donna Partridge Gary C211 i l Margaret Gaeddert Charles Pokorny Patricia Friend Orville Voth Janene Hopkins Terry Masterson Hal Million x A Jerry Hetling Bob Nightingale Patty Thomas -ef 1 I , 1 i .A Raleigh Unruh Anita Estrada Pat Dubois Richard Krehbiel Compliments: Malleis Store -. ,, . xx 'JY , sl 1 o . G, 4 M I f z '. I .fs 1 1' H ixlkfi PRESIDENT Anita Sundbye Johnny Farber Iirginia Ianzen Susan Small Doris Bansemer Bill Yung VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER STUDENT COUNCIL CHEERLEADER Sharon Hensley Joan Unruh Nancy Rate Dale Sheffler 0l'll0M0llE Our class, combining Work with play, has made real progress this year. We had two parties a hayride to Harvey Co. Park in the fall and a barn dance in the spring. Our class work projects were Car-washing, candy sales, food sales, and a bas- ketball concessions. Compliments of SHEF'S SALES AND SERVICE WOODWORTH HARDWARE Linda Weber Martha Powell Ralph Abston Georgia Boese Judy Dillman mu Mayfield Larry Berger loyce Schmidt Keith Coy Bill Willm Marilyn Stewart Sam Warren i l O Judy Lehman Merle Winsky Carol Ewy !' 1 Gary Shive Linda Hall Judith Buller Dorothy Koehn Richard Jantz Jerry Buller Herbie Koehn Joyce Dill 9. ': W.. '59 is 1 fn xi . 5 1- .gm . :fn WL! im Ilizabeth Mueller Larry Abston Iichael Gradinger :hn Snyder Zarilyn Deem Ruth Ewy LeRoy Ewy Judy Redinger Janelle Haury FRE :IME ,, Pat Ward The freshmen class has had two profitable projects this year. In the fall we raked leaves for the townspeople. Although this proved a very profitable job, it was also fun and most of the class joined in enthusiastically, We also received the pro- ceeds from the concession stands A at the Moundridge--Halstead basketball game. yanice Spore Compliments of VICTORY LOCKER SERVICE J, C. ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 8: LOANS Jeff Roper James Stein Ronald Becker Sue Berger Billy Grove Robert Truitt in Barbara Hughes Jerry Keller Pamela Mueller Christopher Buller Karen Eck Everett Weesner Alvin Moffatt Ioan Buller Compliments MOFFAT'I S JEWELRY David Unruh Carol Stutzman Robert Lee Twila Klassen William Arena 1 i .' 1' I Q L f as I ' : EXW ALL.. L FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Mel Fishburn, Carl Truitt, Terry Masterson, Gene Ropp, Maurice Penner, Hal Million, Ronnie Bachman, Daryl Dielman, Assistant Coach Neale Shaw. SECOND ROW Jerry Hill, Denis Hill, Raliegh Unruh, Bob Foster, Harold Toevs, Ted Wright, Bob Nightengale, LeRoy Ewy, Jackson Powell, Mr, Gaeddert, THIRD ROW: Mr. Harlan, Curt McDowell, Dean McWilliams Dale Sheffler, Ralph Abston, Bill Lohmeyer, Orville Voth, Don Dick, Manager Ed Dalke. THIRD ROW Manager Charles Pokorny, Jerry Keller, Bob Lee, Bill Mayfield, Larry Berger, Richard Jantz, Jeff Roper, Bob Truitt lim Stein, Larry Abston, Alvin Moffat. F00'l'llALL The Dragons, by compiling a 6-2 season's record, had their most successful season since 1939. This record was good for a 3rd, place finish in a highly contested M, K. L. Football season, The title was at stake in the final game with Inman, Although the Dragon's led statistically in every department the score gave Inman the title 7-6. This game saw ten Seniors get in their final licks as Dragon footballersg Don Dick, Daryl Dielman, Bob Foster, Jerry Hill, Dean McWilliams, Jack Powell, Gene Ropp, Harold Toevs, Carl Truitt and Ted Wright. Many boys will long be remembered for their sterling preformances this past season, but one will stand out, as attributed by the fact that he was chosen on the All- State squad. Harold Toevs was a great player and a field general, Highlights of the season included the opening win over Sedgwick on their home field, the Dad's night win over Haven and the Homecoming win over Burrton. Halstead 12 Halstead 12 Halstead 36 Halstead 28 Halstead 6 1 Halstead 54 Halstead 1 3 Halstead i Halstead 222 REC ORD 6 wins Sedgwick Nickerson Haven Moundridge Burrton Pretty Prairie Buhler Inman Opponents - 2 losses LEFT TO RIGHT: Escort Carl Truitt, Oueen Betty Thomas, Co- Captain Harold Toevs, Attendant Helen Pjesky, Escort Daryl Dielman, Queen and Father ROYAL PARTY: LEFT TO RIGHT: Attendant Donna Berger, Escort Jackson Powell, Queen Betty Thomas, Escort Carl Truitt, Attendant Helen Pjesky, Escort Daryl Dielman. Com liments of PEOl:?LE'S CASH GROCERY HUMECIIMI ll Homecoming activities included a bi bonfire and pep rally at the football field? Thursday night. At this tirne the Queen Candidates were introduced by their es- corts Who also made speeches in their honor. The election was held Friday morn- in and The Queen was crowned during the half time ceremonies Friday evening. After winning the football game from Burrton the traditional Homecomin dance was held in the beautifully decoratec? gymnasium. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Don Dick, Bob Nightingale, Denis Hill, Gene Ropp, Richard Jantz Carl Truitt, Terry Masterson, Harold Toevs, Raleigh Unruh, Jerry Hill, SECOND ROW: Edward Dalke, Manager, Larry Berger, Johnny Farber, Ronald Bachman, Curt McDowell, Richard Krehbiel, Ralph Abston, Billie Young, Coach Fishburn, BA KETBALL Halstead 40 P. P. Halstead 42 Inman Halstead 50 Mdge. Halstead 42 Sedg. Halstead 53 Nkrn. Halstead 58 Buhler Halstead 37 Burrton Halstead 57 Haven Halstead 61 P, P. Halstead 70 Inman Halstead 53 Mdge. Halstead 53 Buhler Halstead 68 Burrton Halstead 68 Haven Halstead 65 Sedg. Halstead 52 Nkrn. P. P. Invitational Tournament Halstead 51 Attica District Tournament at Maize Halstead 64 Towanda Halstead 62 Benton Halstead 65 Sedg. RECORD 8 wins - 12 loses Tied for 5th in MKL. QU' :M -- F' g:.'!2l: Y FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Daryl Dielman, Harold Toevs, Denis Hill, Terry Masterson, Jack Powell, Don Dick, SECOND ROW: Raleigh Unruh, Maurice Penner, Ronald Bachman, Orville Voth, Curt McDowell, Richard Krehhiel, Jerry Hefling, Edward Dalke, THIRD ROW: Coach Fishburn, John Snyder, Jerry Keller, Bob Lee, Ralph Abston, Richard Jantz, Bill Yung, Larry Berger, LeRoy Ewy, Mike Gradinger, Larry Abston, Merle Winsky. TRACK 1955-56 The Dragon trackman enjoyed the most successful season in the history of the school this year. They won four major meets, the Emporia Relays, Mid- Kansas League Meet, Regional and State. The Dragon's state title is the first in the history of the school. The 51 112 points scored in the league meet was a new all time hi h for a Dra on team. Although the 580 and medgey relay teams and Toevs in the broad jump were the most consistant point winners, several individuals contributed much to the success enjoyed this season. Most worthy of these were: Daryl Dielman in the high hurdles and 4403 Jerry Hefling, mile, Dick Krehbiel, Javelin, Terry Masterson, discuss, Curt McDowell, shot and discuss, Jac Powell, low hurdles, Harold Toevs, 100 and 2203 and Raleigh Unruh, broad jump. Five school records were broken this year. Powell, Masterson, Hill, and Toevs ran the 880 relay in 1:33.6 at the State Meet. The medley relay team of Toevs, Dielman, Powell, and Hill won their event in 3:33, 9 also at the State Meet, Toevs' new record of 22' 9 3!4 was jumped at the league meet. Two other school records were set at the state meet. Although the performan- ces did not place them in their specialities, Jack Powell ran the low hurdles in 21,6 and Terry Masterson threw the discus 132' l 3!4 . M-K-L Meet Halstead 51 112 Haven 41 lf2 Nickerson 39 Buhler 30 Compliments of Pretty Pralrle 26 Compliments of ABSTON DAIRY Moundfldge 23 lf-2 HALSTEAD RECREATI Inman 20 lf2 Burrton 8 ON , . 1 Q 1 V I 1 if 1 H. 1, . R- 'L 'ff' V1 I 5 , 4 1 I f 'ir X P , xg- ENXQWQ 1 OFFICERS: SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: President, Janet Peckenschneider, Secretary: Mary Jo Sumpter, Treasurer H STUDENT COUNCIL: SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Hill, Bob Foster, Iudy Redinger, Janet Peckenschneider, Mary Jo Sumpter, Nancy Rate, STANDING: Mr, Gaeddert, Daryl Dielman, Helen Pjesky, Denis Hill, Ronnie Bachman, Jackson Powell, Marilyn Santee, Harold Toevs, Betty Thomas. T DENT UUUNCIL The Student Council, the governing body of the school, is composed of four elected officers plus a representative from each organization and class. Projects this year included the Blue Dragon, Homecoming activities, Freshman Initation, Coronation Ball, School dances, basketball check stand, coke machine, and various other duties. Sponsors this year were Mr. Gaeddert and Miss Stoops. Compliments of RUB-R-SLAT DRAPER CO, Jerry Hill, President, Bob Foster, Vice- ' 1 SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Calvin Becker, Norma Smith, Bob Foster, STANDING: Miss lewett, Mr, Gaeddert, NOT PICTUREDg Glen Hall, Elizabeth Mayfield, RECEPTHIISTS WMSQQQQQBQ LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Mayfield, Jim Vaughn, Fred Hoffer, Ted Wright, Bill Willm. NOT PICTURED: Glen Hall. PRUJEUTHIISTS FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Judy Lehman, Jeanette Lee, Pamela Mueller, Barbara Call, Ruth Ewy, Nancy Small, Janet Mahan, Doris Lehman, Linda Weber, Donna Berger, Charles Pokorny, P Thomas, Susan Small, Anita Sundbye, Marilyn Santee, SECOND ROW: Norma Smith, Elizabeth Mueller, John Snyder, Pat Friend, Doris Bansmer, Figge Kaufman, Kenny Robuck, Margaret Gaeddert, Daryl Dielman, Janet Peckenschneider, Marilyn Stewart, Mary Jo Sumpter, Pat DuBois Mr. Malambri. THIRD ROW: Bob Foster, Gary Call, Terry Masterson, Betty Thomas, Maurice Penner, David Bisoni, Lyman Rate, Merle Winsky, Gary Shive, LeRoy Ewy, Alvin Moffatt, Everett Weesner, FOURTH ROW: Carol Cox, Curt McDowell, Orcenith McWilliams, Sharon Hensley Linda Hall, Virginia Janzen, Carol Ewy, Johnny Farber, Stan Robuck, Bill Yung, Helen Pjesky, Marjean Bisoni. FIFTH ROW: Bob Lee, Janene Hopkins, Nancy Rate, Donna Partridge, Carol Stutzman, Denis Hill, Bill Lohmeyer, Jim Vaughn, BAD The Halstead High School Band, under the splendid direction ofFrank Malambri, made it's first appearance this season at the State Fair. This was followed by the Band Day at Emporia State. We were then chosen to play at the finals of the Kansas State Class A Basketball Tournament at Hutchinson, Our mid-winter and spring concerts were highly successful, as was the pep band for Ei all home basketball games. At Mid-Kansas League Music Contest we received 11 highly superiors, 6 superiors and 2 excellents, next at the K, S, H, S, A, A, District Contest at Hutchinson we received 8 highly superiors, 10 superiors and 5 excellents, and at the State Contest at Emporia we received 5 highly superiors and 2 superior ratings. The band received a highly superior rating at both league and district contests for the ninth straight year, The final event of the year for the band is the Commencement and Baccalaureate, Compliments of LOHMEYER OIL CO, STElN'S HOME FURNISHING STORE F-, K., A ,-V . l - l , . . 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THIRD ROW: Marilyn Deem, Anita Sundbye, Janene Hopkins, Pamela Mueller, Sue Berger, Norma Smith, Janice Spore, Dorothy Koehn, Martha Powell, Pat Thomas, Georgia Boese, Marilyn Stewart, Linda Weber, Neva Stoner, Pat Ward, Compliments of P E P 0 L B HALSTEAD SUNDRIES BUTLEPJS 1 . . 1 f f I l gi' wi CHEERLEADERS: STANDING: Mary Jo Sumpter, Helen Pjesky, Linda Hall, KNEELING: Donna Berger. MIXED CHORUS: LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Virtginia Janzen, Linda Hall, Mary Jo Sumpter, Carol Stutzman, Michael Gradinger, Gary Call, Je frey Roper, Everett Weesner, Judith Unruh, Judy Redinger, Joan Unruh, Mari yn Santee, Anita Esuada, SECOND ROW: Doris Bansemer, Bar ara Hughes, Carol Ewy, Nancy Rate, Ruth Ewy, John Snyder, Bob Nightengale, Robert E, Lee, Janet Peckenschneider, Betty Thomas, Donna Partridge, Donna Berger, Pat Ward, Judy Dillman, THIRD ROW: Dorothy Koehn, Linda Weber, Pamela Mueller, Marilyn Deem, Marilyn Sewart, Susan Small, Gary Shive, Dennis Hill, Ronald Bachman, Jim Vaughn, Margaret Gaeddert, Elizabeth Mueller, Georgia Boese, Pat Friend, Joan Buller, FOURTH ROW: Martha Powell, Helen Pjesky, Norma Smit , Janice Spore, Johnny Farber, Maurice Penner, Curtis McDowell, Richard Krehbiel, Terry Masterson, Pat DuBois, Janene Hopkins, Karen Eck, Anita Sundbye, Pat Thomas, Miss Roush, Director. Compliments of vo C M I C FRIENDLY BEAUTY SHOP AL1sON's FLOWER SHOP GIRLS ENSEMBLE: FIRST ROW: Miss Roush, Director, Marilyn Deem, Ruth Ewy, Carol Stutzmtan, Joan Unruh, Margaret Gaeddert, Judy Redinger, Pat Ward, Judy Unruh, SECOND ROW: Georgia Boese, Elizabeth Mueller, Pamela Mueller, Pat DuBois, Janene Hopkins, Karen Eck, Pat Friend, ig - -ew if W x- 4 -. 9 if AA- , 6 1 .1 Q ng, U .H ,M 4.-, ,ff F' l ,,'Q' ri 111 ff Hn .P 'W f wa., '.'-' su 'tn Jfr ' I Q 31 I i h , Q K Lf .. 'Tx 1 Q 4Y.: ' -:X fi LIBRARIANS: SEATED:Jar1ene Hopkins, Mary Jo Sumpter, Calvin Becker, Larry Berger, STANDING: Miss Nelligan, Harold Toevs, Daryl Dielman, Robert Foster, ONEACT PLAY CAST Janet Peckenschneider, Norma Smith, 29 Terry Masterson, Edward Dalke, Figge Kaufman, Everett Weesner, Miss Stoops FORENSICS: FIRST ROW: Everett Weesner, Joan Unruh, Betty Thomas, Donna Kay Berger, Margaret Gaeddert, Pat Friend, SECOND ROW: Dorothy Koehn, Janet Peckenschneider, Norma Smith, Edward Dalke, Terry Masterson, Linda Weber, Patty Thomas. E l0R PLAY 1' 6' K wa . ..:--' '1- 455' '4 VPN' THE C 'TER' LAST STA D The Senior Class of Halstead Rural High School Presents THE CUSTER'S LAST STAND A Farce In Three Acts by William D. Fisher April 19-20, 1956 8:00 p.m. CAST James Custer, father of the Custer household .... Figge Kaufman Harriet Custer, his wife ...... Helen Pjesky Emogene Custer, his unmarried sister ....... Janet Peckenschneider Jimmy Custer, his son ....... Ted Wright Johnny Newson .......... Jerry Hill Esther Custer, Jimmy's attractive sister . Betty Thomas Terence Van Ayrsdale, her fiance from Boston .Bob Foster Lavinia Platt ........... Ed Dalke A spinster from somewhere east of the Mississippi Lavernia Platt, her spinster sister . . . Norma Smith Betty Van Ayrsdale .... . Betty Mayfield Terrence's youthful aunt. Claire Van Ayrsdale, Betty's sister. . . Marilyn Santee Georgy Little Bear, a homeless Indian waif . . Don Dick Compliments SYNOPSIS The cozy, unpretentious living room of the Custer's mountain cabin located near a village in the Rockies, is the scene of the action of our play. Act I: Any bright, summer morning, as clear and lovely as only days can be in the Rocky Mountain district of Colorado. Act Il: The same day, later that morning. Act III: The same day, in early evening. Director . . . . . Gladys Stoops Stage Manager . . . John Schowalter Property Director . . Harold Toevs Assistant Director . . James Vaughn Music between the acts: Marilyn Santee, piano Bill Lohmeyer, vocal Produced by special arrangement with Huer Publishing Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. of THE HALSTEAD INDEPENDENT rf gina What can we do for you ladies? 9 -Xi it What about this'?? 2' J Results of an Indian raid! I ! JUNHIR PLAY November 18, 1955 DOCTOR'S ORDERS A New Comedy Cast Letty Madden, spinster, major stockholder of the Madden Depart- ment Store ........ Patricia Dubois Agatha Madden, her sister, a minor stockholder ..... Margaret Ann Gaeddert Maimie Collins, their cook and housekeeper . . Donna Partridge Adolf Madden, a cousin, manager of the store .Terry Masterson Julia Madden, his young daughter ..... Mary Jo Sumpter Minor stockholders and friends of the Maddens Sara Arnold .............. Judith Unruh Jenny Powell . .... . . Patricia Friend Cora Kent ....... . Donna Kay Berger Rita Norris, Adolf's secretary . .... Janene Hopkins Steve Harmann, a young lawyer ........ Denis Hill Jerome Judson, assistant manager of the store . Ronald Bachman Michael O'Neill, detective ......... Fred Hoffer Dr. Reynolds, a neuropathic specialist , , . Charles Pokorny JUNIIIR-SENIUII RQANUUET 1 l FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Everett Weesner, Mike Gradinger, John Snyder, Jeff Roper, Larry Berger, Larry Abston, Jerry Keller, Alvin Moffatt, Merle Winsky, SECOND ROW: Gary Call, David Unruh, Jerry Buller, Billy Groves, Jerry Hefling, Dean McWilliams, Bill Lohmeyer, Don Dick, Bill Yung, Ralielgh Unruh, Bob Foster, Darrell Stoner, LeRoy Ewy. THIRD ROW: Jim Stein, Dale Sheffler, al Million, Orville Voth, Fred Hoffer, Curt McDowell, Carl Truitt, Richard Jantz, Gene Ropp, John Schowalter, Figge Kaufman, Dick Krehbiel, Sam Warren. I-OURTI-I ROW: Sponsor, Mr, Lehman, Chris Buller, Ted Wright, Johnny Farber, Bob Nightingale, Maurice Penner, Ronald Bachman, Terry Masterson, Bob Truitt, Ralph Abston, Jim Vaughn, Daryl Dielman, Charles Pokorny, Harold Toevs, Bob Lee, Sponsor Mr, Shaw, 7 Compliments of - FARMERS CO-OP This is the 37th year that Halstead has had an active Hi-Y Club. The club was started in 1919, by Carl K. Nelson and has been very active ever since. Among the many activities conducted by the club are swim- ming parties a watermelon feed for Hi-Y members, films, and guests speakers. For money making and basketball games. CARE packages and to munity. Sponsors this year projects the Hi-Y sells pop at football This money goes for such projects as help needy families in our local com- were Mr. Shaw and Mr. Lehman. Ill-Y CABINET: LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Lehman, Don Dick, Ronald Baclnnan, President Daryl Dielinan, Treasurer Bob Foster, Ralph Abston, Mr. Shaw. NOT PICTURED: Vice-President Jackson Powell, Secretary Glen Hall. 1 m FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Virginia Janzen, Linda Hall, Carol Ewy, Barbara Hughes, Conna Berger, Janet Peckenschneider, Marilyn Santee, Donna Partrid e, Judy Unruh, Judy Lehman, Anita Estrada. SECOND ROW: Doris Bansmer, Twila Klassen, gnita Sundbye, Sharon Hensley, Janene llopkins, Marilyn Deem, Pat Friend, Betty Thomas, Mary Jo Sumpter, Pat Ward, Judy Redinger, Joan llnrnh. THIRD ROW: Ruth Ewy, Linda Weber, Dorothy Koehn, Marilyn Stewart, Elizabeth Mueller, Pat Thonias, Judy Buller, Carol Stutzman, Judy Dillman, Margaret Gaeddert, Georgia Boese, Joyce Schmidt. FOURTH ROW: Sponsor, Mrs. Geist, Neva Stoner, Martha Powell, Susan Small, Sue Berger, Janice Spore, Pat DuBois, Norma Smith, Helen Pjesky, Joan Bullet, Pamela Mueller, Sponsor Miss Nelligan. Y-'PEE The Girls Club of Halstead was organized on October 7, 1919, by Mrs. Vernard. Between the years 1919, and 1924, the name was of- ficially changed to Girl Reserve and in 1947 to Y-Teens. The highlights of the present year have been Fall Conference at Ellsworth, and Mother-Daughter Banquet. Our activities this year included used book sale, Scrapbook for the Phillipines, World Week of Prayer, Waterrnelon Feed for the new girls, picnic for the Hi-Y, and Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Assemblies. Sponsor again this year were Miss Nelligan and Mrs. Geist. Y-TEEN CABINET: SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sponsor Miss Nelligan, Judy Unruh, Treasurer Betty Thomas, Secretary Helen Pjesky, Vice-President Marilyn Santee, President Janet Peckenschneider, Mar Jo Sumpter, Sponsor Mrs. Geist. STANDING: Donna Partridge, Margaret Gaeddert, Janene Hopliins, Pat DuBois, Pat Thomas, Pat Friend, Donna Partridge. Powell, Masterson, Hill, Toevs 880 RELAY TEAM--The 880 RELAY TEAIVI Compiled a very enviable re- cord this year. Their most note- worthy acconiplishments were firsts at the Emporia Relays, Hutchinson Invitational, Mid-Kansas Meet, Re- gional, and State. They won third at ttawa, the only time all season that they were defeated. While winning at the state nieet, they posted a time of 1:33. 6 to break their own school re- cord which they had broken three times previously. 'S 1, Toevs, Dielman, Powell, Hill MEDLEY RELAY TEAM--These four boys won the medley relay at the state meet in the time of 3:33. 9, a new school record. Although often com- posed of different boys, the medley team was a consistant point winner. They won at Emporia, Mid-Kansas Meet, and the State, placed second at Hutchinson Invitational, and Re- gional. Don Dick was the regular half-miler in the medley, but could not run in the state meet because of illness. TRACK HAROLD TOEVS--Harold Toevs was a sure five points for his team in his specialty, the broad jump, throughout the season. He leaped his all time best at the league meet. His jump of ZZ'9 3f-4 ranked him as the third best high school jumper in the state. Harold exceeded ZZ' on three other oc- casions. Compliments of MASTERSON' S STORE 36 FREK HMAN INITIATHI The and I Mr. and Miss America Contest , L.. Who's the Quccnw N , -.. -vw'-Qlw-v't:,? What's the trouble, Mike? Arc they Gypsics 'F Typing Room CLASSRIHIM SCILE Science Room ,o,l igmnr L1brary Compliments of ALHS MOTOR SERVICE Comp11ments of FREDDIE'S CAFE History Room English Roo m 'vc N IIIUI- . ,, .- Hf Q au'i' x eff! M353 Vu' 17 w in ., V ' i A 5 L Huis is Llzu omf gu- ny., L Q Q . , . 1 .Wo N V4 S , In . v -m I gi wvsffv F Saw fa I Lf: 1 v- I la thc Formal COD ccrr Coke ijarry. Th! Iyiob ar Say-H Drinir uP' ff f' A X U N XX A ' 211 X 4 Q '. K, i af . I v 5 i I . In In -ji-fi! ' A sm 'ix , ,ff , C C King and Queen mu Claus or thc band director? Pal. Chow Line u: ihc Royal Group Aw, go on, Ido11't bclicvc it. Compliments of HALSTEAD FLORAL, SHOP Hi-Y and Y-Teen Picnic Vulcuriuc Dance A'I'l0 AL H0 llli UCIETY The National Honor Society Assembly was held on May 16th. Those par- ticipating in the initiation were Mrs. George Ropp, Mrs. John Polson, Mrs. Gilbert Woodworth, Mrs. John Elliot, Mrs. Lewis Cain, and Mrs. Charles Butin. The candidates, who are chosen from the Senior class on the basis of Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service, are Janet Peckenschneider, Don Dick, and Robert Foster. The Senior Assembly with the reading of the class history, will and prophecy. ,Q 1 1 FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marilyn Santee, Betty Io Mayfield, Betty Thomas. SECOND ROW: Jack Powell, Bob Foster, Glenn Hall, Calvin Becker, Norma Smith, Jerry Hill, Helen Pjesky, Janet Peckenschneider, Don Dick, THIRD ROW: Ted Wright, Orcenith McWilliams, Gene Ropp, Carl Truitt, Figge Kaufman, Daryl Dielman, James Vaughn, Edward Dalke, Harold Toevs. BACUALA REATE Sunday, May 13, 1956 Processional .Instrumental Ensemble Invocation . Reverend C.I-I. Coppedge Go Not Far From Me, O God . . Zingarelli Chorus Sermon . . New Men for a New Day Reverend Roland Goering, Pastor Mennonite Church Adoramus Te ....... QWe Adore Thee, O Christi Rossello Chorus Closing Prayer . Reverend Coppedge Choral Benediction .... Lutkin Chorus Recessional. .Instrumental Ensemble UUMME UEME T Thursday, May 17, 1956 Processional ,,,, Instrumental Ensemble Invocation . Reverend Paul H, Merkle March from Fidelio . . Beethoven Brass Sextet Address . . What Do You Believe? M. C. Cunningham, Pres. Hays State College Presentation of Class . I-I. E. Gaeddert Supt. of Schools Presentation of Diplomas .... Board of Education Piano Duet . Theme From Concerto in A-Flat ---- Grieg Helen Pjesky and Marilyn Santee Closing Prayer ....... Reverend Paul H. Merkle Recessional. .Instrumental Ensemble Suck Out Iluh-uh, Daryl, muy, the driver r. vw-V ..Q 'H' -SLM -T P. ztion, camcra, roll em' I ? D 'TT DIA My f. 'J Bus Stop Vicksburg Cemetery g The entrance to Lake Pontchartrain Phe view at Lake Pontchartrain, A banana boat unloading. ta. Where are they coming from? What's the matter with I'Iaro1d'?'? The ferry dock, Boosters: TEA ROOM HALSTEAD SHOE SERVICE Children must play, QM! 'H K -.,, . kkkk 9! vunooxs