Hartley High School - Oracle Yearbook (Hartley, IA)

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— 1963 ORACLE — CRUSADING TO GREATER HEIGHTS May 23, 1973 Futureland, U. S. A. Dear Mother: I arrived in Futureland safely after the exciting landrush, and I’m just bubbling over with news. It certainly was a brilliant idea of our Secretary of State, Roger Anderson, for whom Karla Thiessen is secretary, to open this wonderful territory of Futureland free to the United States citizens. I must say that Captain Dennis Munster’s discovery of this beautiful island by means of his new invention, the Atmos- pheric Phylosophede, was very fortunate indeed. The most wonderful part of it all is that I know so many people here. It seems that a large number of the May ‘63 graduates of old Hartley High School have gone in for the thrill of settling this new territory. It is interesting to watch the new stores and business enterprises opening. Futureland promises to be Hollywood’s great successor. A great studio has been opened, Metro-Silver Stag. It is owned by Pam Rose. The directors are Gordon Boetel and Bob Luinstra, while their great scenario writers are Barb Wacker and Linda Pearson. The chief romantic star shines forth under the name of Jennene Hirt. The Tarzan roles are gallantly performed by Ben Wiese. Everyone in Futureland is very enthusiastic over the studio for we know it will be a great success. The funeral home here belongs to Steve Baumgarten; but Doctor Glenna Linder and her nurse, Jean Buddingh, are rendering such marvelous care to the sick of Futureland that we can’t see how Mr. Baumgarten makes a living. It has been rumored that he is in the dog biscuit business on the side. He produces “Baumgarten’s Precious Pills for Puny Pups.” We held an election last week and elected Kenny Kriens, Mayor; Arlo Winterboer. Chief of Police; Sue Brendle, District Attorney; and Vicki Mulder, Fire Chief. Lois Raw is head of the Department of Health, and Linda Nurse is Big Chief Dog Catcher. Guess what! We have a race track here. It has been called the “Strom- berg Downs”, and Paul, the owner, is very proud of the immense track. Frank Powers owns “Pass’emup , and Ervin Harders owns the gallant nag “Gunit”. We have a thriving business here called the Escort Bureau owned by Arnie Gruhn. He has hired Dennis Stoterau and Ronnie Pahl to make the girls’ hearts flutter. Ric Steinmetz and Wayne Wille, those two wonderful chemists, have given us some marvelous scientific inventions. For instance, they have patented their rubber hammer — it keeps you from hurting your thumb when you hit it; a revolving goldfish bowl, which keeps the fish from swimming around and wearing themselves out, and some ink that leaves spaces when you write, so you won’t have to pick up your pen. Dave Gonnerman manufactures soap boxes which usually find their way under those politicians, Dianna Fredericks and Linda Christie. Ray Anderson, the millionaire, donated $25,000 to the city for a large library. Three very sweet librarians are Janice Mattheis, Roma Stromberg and Teena Lloyd. I took some books out yesterday. One was a book of love lyrics by Mary Zinn and a 2000 page novel by Sandy Ahrens. I heard that Gary Bobzien, the Fuller Brush man, really got the air when he stopped at the door of housewife Cheryl Harms. The circus is coming to Futureland! All the billboards advertise Ed Dejong’s and Charles Muilenburg’s great circus. Kenny Petersen is one of the best barkers. Deena Dodge bravely tames the lions. Dianne Stanley and Judy Uhe are the clowns. Well, mother, I guess I d better close now. I’m sorry I wrote such a long letter, but I knew you would be interested in the successful outcome of all my class- mates. Love and kisses, Julie Evans

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— 1963 ORACLE — BEN WIESE It now looks os though the toxpoyer will be the first of America's natural resources to be completely exhausted. Football 1-2-3-4, H Club 3-4, FFA Officer 4, FFA Judging Team 1-2-3-4. WAYNE WILLE Friction between generations is inevitable. That's because the young and the old have all the answers and those between ore stuck with the questions. Boys Basketball 1-2-3-4, Foot- ball I-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3, Class Officer 2, Class Play 3, Student Council 2, H Club 1-2- 3-4, Honor Club 3-4, Sopho- more Waiter 2, National Honor Society, Salutatorian. ARLO WINTERBOER The head of the administra- tion's physical-fitness program comploins our girls are soft. Aren't they supposed to be? Football 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3, Class Play 3-4, H Club 1-2-3- 4, H Club Officer 3-4, FFA Officer 4, FFA Judging Team 3, Sophomore Waiter 2. MARY ZINN Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men. Girls Basketball Manager 4, Band 1-2-3-4, Instrumental Small Groups 2-3, Baton Twirl- er 1-2-3-4, Orocle Stoff 2-3, Class Officer 2, FTA 3-4, Class Play 3, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Club Officer 2, Honor Club 3-4, Sophomore Waitress 2, Homecoming At- tendant 4, National Honor Society. CLASS OFFICERS Jeon Buddingh, secretory; Barb Wacker, president; Roy Anderson, vice president; Lindo Pearson, treasurer. Motto Today we follow, Tomorow we lead Colors Blue and White Flower Chrysanthemum

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— 1963 ORACLE — KNIGHTS’ CHRONICLE The spring of 1963 finds us as Knights about to be rewarded by our nobility for thirteen years of service The reward will be in the form of a graduation diploma allowing us to fulfill our vow: Today we follow; tomorrow we lead ”. Kindergarten, the first event of our chronological record, introduced seventeen new pupils to the feudalistic system of education. Our noble instructor, Miss Wanda Snow, promised us protection in return for our services. Services were rendered by the following present-day Knights: Jean Buddingh, Roma Stromberg, Paul Stromberg, Mary Zinn, Deena Dodge, Dianna Fredericks, Linda Nurse, Lois Raw, Dianne Stanley, Karla Thiessen, Gordon Boetel, Dennis Stoterau, Eric Steinmetz, Dennis Munster, Charles Muilenburg, Barbara Wacker and Ben Wiese. 195 I -52 furnished us with the opportunity to make our presence in this system of education much more evident. Many were the times the castle's lawn bore our marks . Our aristocratic guider was Miss Esther Coons. Upon returning to the castle for the 1952-53 term, we found Miss Lucille Torpy awaiting us. All attempts made by us to barter with our lord with reference to shorter working days failed. Our previous lord sold her land and us with it to Mrs. Van Hauen, a neigh- boring baron who controlled the estate known as third grade. While occupying our new training center, we met Gary Bobzien. We were lucky once again in having a member of the nobility class who was fair and kind. Because of a siege occurring in the 1955-56 term, our class split forces; thus, more strategic measures could be taken against our common enemy of illiteracy. Miss Hobart and Miss Lemming directed our educational drills. Fifth grade presented us with three new members to our class; namely, Ray- mond and Roger Anderson and David Gonnerman. Our forces once again split, were instructed by Miss Davidson and Miss Keegan. After three months of an honorable discharge from our feudalistic training, we returned to the manor labeled sixth grade. Arnie Gruhn joined our ranks while we were occupying this manor. Mrs. Hermanson and Miss Schmidt directed our learning techniques. 1957-59 made up our junior high years. During these years, our nobility awarded us with the privilege of having our football team, basketball teams, cheer- leaders, and our own float to enter in the tournament. Four new members became a contributing part of our class; they were Vicki Mulder, Kenny Petersen, Sandra Ahrens, Wayne Wille, and Arlo Winterboer. Due to extreme attacks by our enemies, we had to serve two years for our lords. At long last a special ceremony was held for us to give us permission to advance to the position of Vassals. We now faced four more categories of advancement before we could receive the nobility’s promised award for our endurance and faithful allegiance. A strong group of barbarians attacked the castle during our 1959-60 term. However, we managed to capture ten of the group and persuaded them to become members of our class of Vassals. The group of converted barbarians was comprised of Ed Dejong, Ervin Harders. Jennene Hirt, Kenny Kriens, Glenna Linder, Bob Luinstra, Ronnie Pahl, Linda Pear- son, Frank Powers, and Lois Raw. Dave Gonnerman abandoned our castle for an- other located in Phoenix. Arizona. A joust between Knights and Vassals occurred when we were required to do special services for the Knights during the week of initiation. Being a progressive group, we devised a design for our tournament float that hadn't yet been heard of; namely, a steamboat with the motto Steaming to Victory”. The judges’ opinion of this modernistic design proved to be favorable since we were given first place. The Knights had been disgraced by our victory. 1960-61 found us advanced from the position of Vassals to that of Pages. Tournament time found our We’ll Play Their Blues” float theme in second place. During this term, some of the Pages performed as troubadours and minstrels for the pleasure of the Knights and Squires. Work, work, and more work for our lords was performed until we were at last allowed to advance to the position of Squires. Steve Baumgarten joined our ranks.