Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1956 volume:

rRESENTlNI mt Seated: Fred Winans, Beverly Markley, Doug Hageman, Ruth Ann Hardesty, DeLilia Sampson, lone O'Brien. Standing: Mr. Gifford, Noma Larson, Janis Frank, Carol Ann Stransky, Kenneth Mehrer, Wanda Stabnow, Yarcia Teig, Shirley Parker, Virginia Baloun. 1956 Hisodak Staff Editor.................... Assistant Editor.......... Business Manager.......... Assistant Business Manager Division Editor........... Music Editor.............. Sports Editor............. Senior Editors............ Junior Editor............. Sophomore Editor.......... Freshman Editor........... Photography Editor........ Typist.................... Advisor................... .Ruth Ann Hardesty ......Doug Hageman Carol Ann Stransky ......Noma Larson .......Janis Frank ......lone O'Brien .......Fred Winans ....Shirley Parker DeLilia Sampson ....Kenneth Mehrer ...Beverly Markley ........Marcia Teig ......Wanda Stabnow ,...Virginia Baloun .......Mr. Gifford 2 Dedication To Henry Hank Sanderson, who, during his years as custodian, has assisted so faithfully the students and teachers at Highmore High School, we sincerely dedicate the 1956 HISODAK. ADMINIS J.Donald Larson Superintendent Guidance Vocational Education Psychology Beatrice Drew Principal English I,II,IV H.W.Hadom Coach American History General Science ______ _____________ Keith Du mi 1 (First Semester) Typing Shorthand Bookkeeping Office Practice Stanley Cowan (Second Semester) Typing Shorthand Bookkeeping Office Practice Roc Gifford American Government Sociology Biology 7th Grade Math 7th and 8th Grade Science Arthur Henrickson General Math Algebra Physics 8th Grade Math Mary Margaret Robinson Home Economics Ronald Christianson Shop William Mueller (Second Semester) Vocal and Instrumental Music Evert Seim World Geography English III Advanced Speech 5 Standing: Miss Drew, Jim Larson, Fred Winans, Philip Kusser, George Sharp, Wanda Stabnow, and Wilbur Goehring. Seated: Shirley Parker, Noretta Bechtold, Alys Larsen, Marcia Teig, and Ftyrna Ferris. Student Council Board of Education Mabel Whipple, Clerk; John Hardesty, Wes Underhill, Janes Hamlin, Pres.; Clarence Busse, Alvin Durfee, Clarence Gislason, Treasurer. SENIORS Class Advisor---------------------------Miss Drew Class Color-----------------------------Lavender and white Class Flower----------------------------Lavender rose Class Motto-----------------------------A quitter never wins and a winner never quits. 12 Year Students Row one: Mary Jo LaFortune, Betty McWeeny, Faye Brock, Ruth Ann Hardesty Row two: lone O'Brien, Fred Winans, Cecelia Parker, David Dalton James MeKc Ivey Vice-president My formula for an argument is simple; The same thing only louder each time. Honor Points 115 Doris Harter Secretary-Treasurer I build the ladder on which I rise. Honor Points 226 Shirley Parker President Good sense and good nature are never far separated. Honor Points 150 Wanda Stabnov Council Member She puts her heart and soul in every- thing she does. Honor Points 100 Fred Winans Council Member He's forgotten more chemistry than most of us ever knew. Honor Points 103 Philip Kusser Student Body Pres. While we live, let's live in clover, For when we're deed, we're dead all over. Honor Points 96 Leslie Ashdown Nancy Bouzek I can live without poetry, music or walking; but who in the world can live without talking. Honor Points llr Now I lay me down to sleep, My little green Ford out in the street, It it should start before I wake, Please, dear Lord, put on the brake. Honor Points 10 Judy Bloomenrader Don't let the quiet look fool you. Honor Points U8 Virginia Baloun Why should the Devil have all the good times. Honor Points 97 Maurine Bouzek Ever tending her own business in a quiet manner. Honor Points 11 Faye Brock Unpredictable— Like a hiccup! Honor Points 22 Bernard Davis A friendly chap from tip to toe, And that is more than a foot or so Honor Points Lilly Duchene She may be small but vhat gem isn't David Dalton It isn't vhat you do, It's vhat you get avay vith. Honor Points Honor Points Janis Frank Marleen Hageman It's nice to be natural vhen you're naturally nice. Honor Points 19 Honor Points Mary Agnes Goehring A stranger is a friend I haven't met. Honor Points 11 Barbara Koski One oust know her to appreciate her many good qualities. Honor Points 17 Ruth Ann Hardesty Ready to work, ready to play, ready to help in any way. Honor Points 160 Evelyn Hamlin She may not be a Ford, but she sure rattles on. Honor Points 36 Herman Huber He that sitteth on a tack, Yea, he shall rise. Honor Points 10 Mary Jo LaFortune What she dares to dream of, She dares to do. Honor Points 19 Judy Heckenlaible Winsome and gracious; Always a lady. Honor Points 16 Jay Ranestad Aw shucksI Let's not say anything about him-----he blushes! Honor Points U8 Betty McWeeny In school I have a quiet way, but out of school is when I'm gay. Honor Points 6 Cecelia Parker A girl of few words never has to take back so many. Honor Points hS lone O'Brien Full of life and dash and go, That is why we love her so. Honor Points 1U6 DeLilia Sanpson A little mischief by the way, A little fun to spice each day. Honor Points 113 Patricia Lynch It's better to be small and shine. Than to be large and cast a shadow Honor Points 31 LcRoy Schuette Girls arc bothersome, but I like to be bothered. Honor Points 17 Maralyn Vopat God bless the can who ever invented sleep. Honor Points 2£ Carol Ann Stransky Not too serious, not to gay, but a very nice girl in a very nice way. Honor Points 102 Eva Zeigler She was bom with music in her. Honor Points 51 Hazel Vogelgesang Silence has been your middle name, but we like you Just the same. Honor Points 8 1U George Sharp Pres. Kenpy Mehrer Vlce-Pres. tyra Underhill Sec.-Tres. Alys Larson Council Ken. Juniors Larry Weber Roger Bavdon Joyce Heckenlaible Marilyn Christensen Judy Lessenden Norma Larson George McLaughlin Clifford Volek Douglas Schroeder Maralyn Diede Richard Ray Marvin Smith Jerene Trammell Damon Ardry Margaret Huber Sharon Brady Velda Patterson Vemeal Patterson Carolyn LaFortune Marlys Morford 15 Laura Fieldsend Douglas Hagenan Sophomores President Vice-pres. Sec. Tres. Coun.-rcem. Noretta Bechtold Jin Palon Bob Stransky Wilbur Goehring Catherine Hurd Robert Hague Donna Baloun Dennis Bloorcenrader John Vlcek Jay Christensen Richard Larson Linda Faulstich Dick Weber Catherine Pellicott Henry Zeigler Eileen Mueller James Middleton Irvel Morford Raphael Lynch Herschell Hoffnan Pete Pellicott Patricia LaFurge Ronald Pekarek Dorothy Paul Bruce Sunding Jerry Curtis Beverly Markley Freshmen President. Vice-Pres. Sec. Tres. Coun.-mem, Jim Larson John Larson Linda Tompkins Marcia Te: Larry Brock Rose Cottrill Mary Ann Cowan Carl IXirfee Merlin Gibson Joan Goehring Donald Hague Gary Haiwick William Hamlin Rueben Heckenlaible Leo Huber Billy Hass Sherry Kelly Norma Koski Richard Kusser Richard LaFortune Marlin Lusk Rita Lusk Hugh Peter McNamara Rose Mary McVeeney Sharon Mehrer Jean Kelboum Joan Melboum Torn Melboum Patricia Moss Joan Newton Edith Olson Sharon Parker Crystal Schroeder Donald Sharp Tommy Smith Roger Suman Robert Underhill Sandra Weber Carolyn Woods Gladys Wright August 29 ---------School opens September 111---------Central Conference (football) at Faulkton 30 ---------Home-coming October 8-----------Gypsy Day 29------------Hobo Day November 1-----------Local Declam Contest 2- 3-h------SDEA Convention 8-9---------Senior Pictures 17-18-------Junior Play 19----------SDEA Delegate Assembly at Pierre December 15----------Grade Operetta ?2----------Christmas Vacation Started 28----------Invitational Tournament January 3- ---------Christmas Vacation Ended 27-28-------Conference Tournament at Highmore February 18----------Grade School Tournament at Highmore 22-23-2U----District 16 Tournament at Highmore 27----------Group Pictures Taken March 1-2----:----Regional Tournament at Huron 5-----------Music Elimination Contest 8-9-10------State B Basketball Tournament at Aberdeen Calendar of Events Homecoming Standing: Virginia Baloun, Fred Vfinans, Jay Runestad, Jim McKelvey, Delilia Sanpson Seated: Faye Brock, Queen; Philip Kusser, King. ' I n ft j ♦ • Dave D. Jay R. Herman H. Philip K. B B ) r - 0 o f ' Bernie D. Fred H. Jim Me. Doug Marvin S -d-b B ) 1 ft ■ ■ George S. Mac M. Larry W. Jim p. B B B B I I ) Wilbur G. Mervin M. Kenny M. Dick W. ( - ) Robert S. - B - B - B - B — . � Jim M. i . ’ Rich R. Dick K. Carl D. Zv7: F ootball THEY A” SCHEDULE WE 13 Miller 0 27 Canceled Wessington Springs Ft. Pierre 0 12 Gettysburg 26 13 Faulkton 7 Uo Chamberlain 7 0 Onida 3U 6 Ipswich 13 Under the full time direction of Coach Hadom, the Pirates started their season with twelve returning lettencan. They won their first game 26 to 12 on Homecoming against Gettysburg. The Pirates had 8 games scheduled, h of which were conference, and finished fourth in conference with 2, 2 record. In season play they won 3, lost U, and had 1 game canceled because of light failure. The B football squad had a more favorable season winning 3 games and losing 1. B SCHEDULE THEY WE 6 Miller 19 0 Wessington Springs 7 2$ Pierre 0 7 Miller 13 Front Row: R. Stransky, J. Curtis, M. Mewes, John Larson, D. Kusser, K. Mehrer, J.Middleton R. Ray, C. Volek. Second Row: R. Bawdon, R. Suman, Jim Larson, D. Sharp, W. Goehring, M. McDermott, C. Durfee, R. Hague. Third Row: T. Melboum, D. Hague, R. Pekarek, R. Underhill, D. Blooraenrader, L. Huber, T. Smith, L. Brock, H. Lusk. Fourth Row: I. Morford, D. Grable. Kneeling: G. Sharp, L. Weber, J. Palon, K. Mehrer, J. McKelvey. Standing: D. Hageman, M. Smith, F. Winans, P. Kusser, R. Ray, M. Mclaughlin, Coach Hadom. A” Basketball With five returning letteraen, the Pirates started a tough schedule. In the annual Highmore Invitational Tournament, they lost a heart-breaking championship game to Wolsey - 51-50, receiving the runner-up trophy. In conference play, the Pirates tied for fourth place. At the District tournament the Pirates played their final game losing to Wolsey - 5b-50 in the semi-finals. A” Schedule We in Ft. Pierre T? h6 Castlevood 60 U7 Agar US U3 Pierre U6 62 Harrold 50 au Doland U6 58 DeSmet 7U U6 Arlington Sh U8 Wessington U3 «50 Wolsey 51 50. Gettysburg 61 Uo Faulkton Ul We 55 Onida us Ipswich U2 uu Miller 65 55 Onida 62 3h Miller 58 U8 Mobridge U6 U9 Pierre SO U6 Miller 65 SO Wessington Springs 59 6l Ree Heights U8 5o Wolsey Sh Kneeling: Coach Hadom, T. Melboum, M. Lusk, Jin Larson, J. Middleton, D. Sharp, L. Brock, C. Durfee, D. Grable. Standing: R. Larson, R. Pekarek, M. Heves, W. Goehrlng, I. Morford, R. Suman, D. Weber, John Larson, T. Smith. B” Basketball � Bn Schedule Ve T5 Ft. Pierre tF We 5? Pierre Indians 3U Agar So (reserves) 29 Pierre SS 38 Pierre Indians 111 17 Harrold 2U 21 Onida 1 3 27 Do land 32 23 Ipswich 21 17 DeSmet 32 36 Miller 30 26 Pierre Indians 2U 27 Onida 6l 18 Gettysburg hh 21 Pierre 60 3a Faulkton 31 22 Miller 26 33 Wess. Springs 30 Track Boys who qualified for State Track Meet. H. Huber, M. Smith, K. Mehrer, J. Palon, and C. Volek The Pirate track squad had a very good season this year. They finished 5th in the conference track meet, winning a total of 16 medals and the mile relay trophy for first place in that event. At the Regional track meet, the Pirates finished lith, and won 16 medals. Five squad members qualified for competition in the state meet, they were: Marvin Smith, in high hurdles and mile relay; Cliff Volek, in low hurdles and mile relay; Jim Palon, Herman Huber, in mile relay; and Kenny Mehrer, in mile run. Cheerleaders Alys Larsen - Sandra Weber - lone O’Brien DeLilia Sampson A” Band Seated: lone O’Brien, Roger Bawdon, Norma Larson, Marilyn Christensen, Alys Larson, Herschell Hoffman, Bernard Davis. T'vwsrt Case, John Danielson. Second row: Cecelia Parker, Judy Lesscndcn, Laura Fieldscnd, Doris Harter, Marcia Teig, Henry Zeigler, Patricia LnFurge, Linda Faulstich, Crystal Schroeder, Oortr.a Baloun, Myvna Ferris, Bill McKelvey, Eileen Mueller, Virginia Baloun, rva Zeigler, Donald Sharp. Third row: Dean Hageman, Bill Kass, Richard Larson, Larry Tompkins, Wanda Stabnow, DeLilia Sampson, Craig Wharton, Glenn Schroeder, Ton Melboum, Donald Durfee, Francis Parker, Maralyn Vopat, Shirley Parker, John Larson, Bob Underhill, Jay Christensen, Myra Underhill, Ruth Hardesty, Ji m Larson. Standing: Mary McDermott, Mary McKelvey, Suzan McDonald, Terry McDermott, Norettr Bechtold, Carol Ann Stransky, Mr. Mueller. H. H. S.'s music department has again had a very successful year under the direction of Mr. William Mueller, who took the helm January 1. After being without a direction for two months everyone cooperated eagerly to make up for lost time. The 50 piece band appeared on many occasions both marching and in concerts. Small groups from the band did very well at the contest. Many of them have also entertained for various organizations. The presiding officers of the band for the past year have been: Doris Harter, president; Ruth Hardesty, vice-president and lone O'Brien, secretary. The grade school music department was supervised by some of the high school students under the direction of Mr. Mueller. Highmore High School is proud of its music depart .ent, and considering that the time for practice was so short, they are to be congratulated cn their splendid showinc at the music contest in Aberdeen. 33 Mixed Chorus Back row: Philip Kusser, Kich Ray, Fred Winans, Bernard Davis, Dick Weber, Jay Runestad, Mike McDermott, Donald Sharp, Donald Grable, Jim Larson, John Lar- son, Henry Zeigler, George Sharp, Jim McKelvey, Jerry Curtis, Mervin Mewes, Bob Underhill, Torn Melboum. Middle row: Linda Faulstich, Cecelia Parker, Janis Frank, Wanda Stabnov, lone O'Brien, Doris Harter, Alys Larson, Rose Cottrill, Carol Ann Stransky, Myra. Underhill, Eileen Mueller, Ruth Hardesty, Virginia Baloun, Myma Ferris, Cathy Hurd, Judy Blootsenrader, Margaret Huber, Edith Olson, Marilyn Chris- tensen. Front row: Hazel Vogelgesang, Carolyn LaFortune, Mary Ann Cowan, Norma Larson, Marcia Teig, Nancy Bouzek, Joan Melboum, Jean Melboum, Joan Newton, Laura Fieldsend, Maralyn Vopat, Eva Zeigler, Shirley Parker, Marleen Hageman, DeLilia Sampson, Norma Koski, Crystal Schroeder. Back row: Doris Harter, Janis Frank, Linda Faulstich, Cecelia Parker, Wanda Stabnow, lone O'Brien, Carol Ann Stransky, Myra Underhill, Ruth Hardesty, Virginia Baloun, Myrna Ferris, Cathy Hurd, Judy Bloonenrader, Shirley Parker. Middle row: Marilyn Christensen, Maiy Ann Cowan, Alys Larson, Eileen Mueller, Carolyn LaFortune, Rose Cottrill, Laura Fieldsend, Maralyn Vopat, Marleen Hageman, Crystal Schroeder, DeLilia Sampson. Front row: Joan Melboum, Jean Melboum, Joan Newton, Edith Olson, Hazel Vogel- gesang, Marcia Teig, Norma Larson, Nancy Bouzek, Margaret Huber, Eva Zeigler, Norma Koski, Mr. Mueller. Girls’ Glee Club jMjgjpWI INSTRUMENTAL SaOISTS TTTTj- — - W i t) 1 i l K vi I i ■ _j------------------L£ vocal soloists '----------- f4 .. j.... =gg-------------v --1 | -— i 4 = j J -• -frfr-- - l-fit-— tz all pco - pie, to all t i M ja_ m is boro this day,. in the T cit BAND COUJCIL v of Uav - id, A S� v - iour Lord. All glo GIRL'S TRIO ACCOMPANISTS God in the fe ! --£ •ifllnto p Senior Autographs r fV n tV SL 4 JLXl ujy r Gs sl x y. C fci. T JJ Uc. 55 %-4 y O, a � . 7 7 _ 5C = Z3 r £ t? V v Ti $ 4 j 4 4 v SPRING MUSIC CONTEST ' . w 7M jr ✓'w t The annual spring music contest, held April 5th and 6th at Aberdeen, was very successful for the Highmore music department. The solos and small en- sembles receiving Superior ratings the first day were: Myma Ferris, contralto; Doris Harter, mezzo sop- rano and baritone saxo- phone; Rth Hardesty, bar- itone horn and the baritone duet (Ruth Hardesty and Myra Underhill). Ten 2nc place, five 3rd place,and three Uth place ratings were also recieved. Those appearing in the solo and ensemble events spent the night in Aberdeen and were Joined the fol- lowing day by the rest of the music contestants to perform in band, mixed chorus, and Girls Glee Club. The three big groups each received a rating of Excellent. Senior Class Play Kiss Brooks.............. Doris Harter Miss Finch...............Wanda Stabnov Hugo Lorgacre............Fred Winans Mr. Conklin..............LeRpy Schuette Miss Audubon............. Judy Blocnenrader Elsie....................Mary Goehring Elaine................... Evelyn Hamlin Jane.....................lone 0«Brien Sylvia..................Mary Jo LaFortune Doris...................Marleen Hageman Marge................... DeLilla Sampson Faith...................Patricia Lynch Rhonda..................Ruth Hardesty Ted..................... Jim McKelvey Stanley.................Bernard Davis Martin.................. Dave Dalton Mrs. Allen..............Carol Ann Stransky On April 23 and 2 x the Senior Class of Highmore High School presented the three act comedy, Our Miss Brooks produced by special arrangements with the Dramatic Publishing Compary under the direction of Miss Beatrict Drew. The play was given with great enthusiasm and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who saw it. 36 Junior Play Nickie Eliot...................................................................Myra Underhill Jan Eliot ....................................................................... Myrna Ferris Caroline Pratt.................................................................... Alys Larsen Albert Eliot..................................................................... Roger Bavdon Mother.......................................................................Margaret Huber Jack Westmore................................................................ Douglas Hageman Thaddeus......................................................................... Damon Ardry Miss Tilby...................................................................Laura Fieldsend Ruby Painey..................................................................Marlys Morford Goofer Godfrey Peterson........................................................ Rich fey Vhitconb Pewberry............................................................ Doug Schroeder Under the directorship of Mr. E. H. Sein, the Junior Class of 1956 presented the 3-act comedy, 17 Is Awfully Young . The story revolved around the antics of two sisters and their problems upon entering a new school. Arrangement for the play was made with the Heuer Publishing Company. Declam Winners Left to right: DeLilia Sampson, Carol Ann Stransky Doris Harter, lone O'Brien. Declamation Front Row: Barbara Koski, Crystal Schroeder, DeLilia Sampson, Sandra Weber, Jean Melboum, Catherine Pellicott. Second Row: Tom Melboum, Shirley Parker, Sharon Brady, Margaret Huber, Norma Larson, Joan Goehring, Marcia Teig, Mr. Seim. Third Row: Kyra Underhill, Carol Ann Stransky, Mary Agnes Goehring, Doris Harter, Wanda Stabnow, Ruth Hardesty, Laura Fieldsend. Back Row: Bob Underhill, Hugh McNamara, Bernard Davis, Mike McDermott, Mervin Keves, Bill Hass. Debate Seated: Linda Faulstich, Mary Agnes Goehring, Doris Harter, Bill Kass Ton Melboum, Ruth Hardesty, Seated: Linda Faulstich, Mary Agnes Goehring, Doris Harter, Bill Kass, Ton Melboum, Ruth Hardesty. First row: Leo Huber, Joan Melboum, Crystal Schroeder, Merlin Gibson, lone O'Brien, Mr. Seim. Secont row: Noretta Bechtold, Marcia Teig, Sandra Weber, Jean Melboum, Shirley Parker, Mary Ann Cowan. Back row: Myra Underhill, Ton Smith, Mike McDermott, Philip Kusser, Bernard Davis, Jin MeKeIvey, Joan Goehring. Declamation Front Row: Rita Lusk, Maralyn Vopat, Virginia Baloun, Linda Faulstich, Donna Jean Baloun, Linda Tompkins. Second Row: Patricia Lynch, Marilyn Christensen, Joan Newton, Patsy Moss, Joan Melboum, Noma Koski, Mr. Seim. Third Row: Vemeal Patterson, Rose Cottrill, Joyce Heckenlaible, lone O'Brien, Betty McWeeney, Sharon Parker. Back Row: Noretta Bechtold, Velda Patterson, Marlys Korford, Janis Frank, Eileen Mueller, Carolyn LaFortune. Seated: Maralyn Vopat, Laura Fieldsend, Mary Agnes Goehr!ng, Noretta Bechtold, Myma Ferris, Virginia Baloun. First row: Evelyn Hamlin, Ruth Ann Hardesty, Cathy Hurd, Crystal Schroeder, Patricia Lynch, Carol Ann Stransky. Middle row: Jean Kelboum, Cathy Pellicott, Myra Underhill, Marge Huber, Joan Goehring, Joan Melboum, Mr. Coven. Back row: Bruce Sunding, Faye Brock, Carolyn LaFortune, Linda Faulstich, Judy Heckenlaible. Pirate Journal Staffs Seated: DeLilia Sampson, Sandra Weber, Shirley Parker, Eileen Mueller, Marilyn Christensen, lone 0 Brien. Front row: Marleen Hageman, Donna Baloun, Barbara Koski, Lilly [Xichene, Mary Ann Cowan, Judy Bloomenrader, Wanda Stabnov. Middle row: Mr. Cowen, Jerene Trannell, Alys Larson, Sharon Brady, Mary Jo LaFortune, Linda Tompkins, Pete Pellicott. Back row: Marica Teig, Billy Kass, Noma Larson, Doris Harter, Janis Frank, Cecelia Parker, Patricia LaFurge. Seated: Marlin Lusk, Doris Harter, Fred Winans, Linda Faulstich, Laura Fieldsend. Standing: Mr. Seim, David Dalton, Jim McKelvey, Wanda Stabnov, Ruth Ann Hardesty, Evelyn Hamlin, Velda Patterson, Lilly Duchene. Librarians Junior Senior Prom “Candgland” On May 5, in the Memorial Auditorium, the Seniors were the Juniors' guests � t the annual Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. Through a red and white arch the Candyland dining room was viewed. After the delicious banquet, the guests were taken on a trip through Candyland” on the Candy Express and met these various characters: The Chief Engineer, The Chocalate Soldier, Hiss Fudge, Miss Taffy, The Divinity Duet, The Shop Keeper, The Lollypop Trio, The Nut Cracker, The Cracker Jack Kid, and Miss Tootsie Roll. At the end of the Journey they found themselves entering a Candyland Castle and dancing to the music of Chas. Boldt and his orchestra ---- the Candyland voyage never to be forgotten. Commencement Trogram 3£ighmore }figh School Q?t(emorial Auditorium outlay 17, 1956 Sight O'clock p. m. ‘Trogram-. Processional Marilyn Christensen. Don Sharp. Billy McKelvcy Invocation __________________________ Rev. G. W. Koehler Music____________________________________Girls Glee Club Address Dr. I. D. Weeks. President of University of S. D. “The Simplicity To Wonder” Presentation of Class of 1956 ___Principal. Beatrice Drew Awarding of Diplomas _ _ James Hamlin. President of Board of Education Music ----------------------------------- Senior Chorus Benediction ---__---------------------Rev. G. W. Koehler Recessional Marilyn Christensen. Don Sharp. Billy McKelvcy Seated: Joan Melboum, Eva Zeigler, Virginia Baloun, Maralyn Vopat, Marcia Teig, Marilyn Christensen. Second Rov: Sandra Weber, DeLilia Sampson, Linda Tcmpkins, Miss Robinson, Crystal Schroeder, Donna Jean Baloun, Jean Melboum, Barbara Koski, Gladys Wright, Patsy Moss, Norma Koski, Evelyn Hamlin. Third Rov: Beverly Markley, Judy Bloomenrader, Joyce Heckenlaible, Edith Olson, Joan Goehring, Ruth Ann Hardesty, Mary Jo LaFortune, Joan Newton, Rita Lusk, Lilly Duchene. Fourth Rov: Norma Larson, Sharon Mehrer, Nancy Bouzek, Velda Patterson, Carolyn LaFortune, Vemeal Patterson, Linda Faulstich, Patricia LaFurge, Judy Heckenlaible. appropriate ,, Seated: Delna Dodge, Arleta Duncan, Karol Kay Bortness, Loren Schroeder, Pamela Markley, Jackie Erlandson, Dean Cline, Sharon Finger, Katherine McDonald, Carolyn Thomas, Jane Heckenlaible. Standing: Mrry McDermott, Mary McKelvey, Tim McDermott, Janice Volek, Douglas Jacobsen, William Kayser, Robert Sharp, Larry Parlin, Michael Heckenlaible, Mr. Mueller B” Band The Highmore Grade Pirates had a very successful ending for their season winning the championship trophy at the Highmore Grade Invitataional Tournament by beating St. Lawrence in a thrilling game. Grade Basketball Kneeling: Larry Toopkins, David Kenyon, Dean Cline, Gary Erlandson, Charles Volek, Terry McDermott. Standing: Jim Cisler, John Danielson, Craig Wharton, Dean Hageman, Marvin Dalton, Jerry Heckenlaible, Mr. Christensen. Seated: Charles Volek, Dean Cline, Rita Taylor, Wanda Sivertsen, Wanda Lessenden, Glenn Schroeder. Second Row: Mr. Gifford, Robert Case, Luella Heckenlaible, Jane Heckenlaible, Sheila Parker, Mrs. Swanson. Third Row: Mr. Henrickson, Wallace Underhill, Dean Hageman, Larry Tompkins, Terry McDermott. Seated: David Kenyon, Clifford Olson, Janice Volek, Betty Newton,. Suzaa McDonald, Edward Hague. Second Row: Mr. Gifford, John Danielson, Sylvia Sampson, Sharon Cowman, Jeanette Mueller, Grace Schuette, Jerry Heckenlaible, Mrs. Swanson. Third Row: Mr. Henrickson, Marvin Dalton, Francis Parker, Craig Wharton, Jim Cisler, Gary Erlandson, Donald Schlenker. Grade Eight Front row: William Kayser, Sharon Edelraan, Terry McDermott, Kathryn McDonald, Bonnie Hirsch, William Busse, Sharon Finger Second row: Douglas Jacobson, William McKelvey, Carolyn Thomas, Ann Maginnis, Jackie Erlandson, Leonard Dalton, Pam Markley, Mrs. Schroeder Back row: Donald Durfee, Guenetta Lynch, Dean Curtis, Roger Frank, Janice Hall, Edward Dalton Not Pictured: Dennis Mehrer, Leonard Nation Grade Five First row: Jenneth Kayser, Arleta Duncan, Karol Bortness, Delna Dodge, Carol Dittman, Mary McDermott, Nancy Harter, Margaret Sivertsen Second row: Jerry Hirsch, Gary Hague, Mary Ann McKelvey, Carol Grosz, Catherine Weber, Douglas Thomas, Robert McGough, Michael Heckenliable Third row: Mrs. Tippens, Melvin Hall, Larry Parlin, James Schreiner, Bobby Albertus, Bobby Sharp, Randy DeWolf, Loren Schroeder Fourth row: Dennis Case, Bobby LaFortune, Jimmy Patterson, David Vogelgesang, John Hadom, Dean Peterson, Timmy McDermott, Kenneth Huber Front row: Dianna Hall, Dan Wharton, Danny Busse, Janet Cisler, Michael Newton Second row: Dennis Hall, Chere Bleha, Joan Finger, Jin Finger, Dorothy Schuette, Janice Stephenson, Miss Reilly Back row: Kelvin Edelman, Wanda Toapkins, Randy Torepkins, Ton Hanlin, Wayne Dalton, Connie Paynter, Susan Markley Grade Four Front row: Myrtle Hirsch, Carol Ann Tislau, Patricia Warner, Kary Ellerton, Teresa Ardry, Linda Grosz, Rose Ann Pellicott Second row: Marlis Heckenlaible, Jane Maginnis, Bonnie Ceraak, Catherine Albertus, Frances Heckenlaible, Marilyn Edelnan, Reta Snith, Mrs. Weber Back row: Elvira Ford, Jerry Walker, Larry Kayser, Donald Dodge, Ronald LaFortune, Larry Morton Grade Three Front row: Clara Clsler, David Day, Janice Kutz, Janice LaFortune, Linda Kayser, Bradley Thomas, Carol Odegaard Second row: Bernard Tompkins, Karen Drew, Sharyn Drew, Steven Hall, Mary Lynn Anderson, Steven Roseen, Kathleen McDermott, Merlin Mewes, Miss Tigner Back row: Linda Mason, Karlys Hageman, David Durfee, Thomas McLaughlin, Daniel Rittle, Barbara Hardesty, David Parlin Grade Two Grade One First row: Donald Howe, Gregory Erlandson, Alice Volek, Susan Mason, Diane Sporrer, Diane Lane, Jim Kass, Janell LaFortune Second row: Jimmy Howe, Sharon Barnett, Michael Brady, Donna Dittraan, Diane Dittnan, Lauren Ann Stephenson, Jan Busse, Kathryn Gatlin Third Row: Brian Mitchell, Alexia Cowan, Timothy Stake, Glenn Tislau, Joette Hirsch, Kathy Goehring, Larry Hamlin, Mary Newton, Douglas Howe Fourth row: Mrs. Prlnz, Dianne Cermak, Roger Campbell, Patty Rezac, Larry Frank, IXiane Mehrer, Dale Underhill, Janice Hadom, Kerry Shepherd Not Pictured: James Durfee, James Edelman Autographs Autographs CITY MEAT MARKET Mitchells LOCKERS Phone 3225 1 Floyd and Bert Mitchell Highmore, South Dakota F. 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Mobile Products Anything In The Florist Line Phone 22-571 Ina Tompkins Phone 32-371 TOMPKINS FLOWERLANE MOTEL Modern - Clean - Attractive Phone 32-371 Highmore, South Dakota Clark Wescotf Pioneer Garage GENERAL CONTRACTOR Holabird, South Dakota Clarence Busse, Proprietor Tractors Farm Machinery Sales and Service Highmore, South Dakota FRANK VOPAT POST NO. 35 Ree Heights Produce Poultry Crean Eggs Trisco Feeds Gerda .Ralph Phone 162 Ree Heights, South Dakota STRAIGHTS STANDARD STATION Peavey Lumber Yards Division of Van Dusen Harrington Co. Building Materials - Coal Phone 22641 Highmore, South Dakota UPTOWN 2-2381 STANDARD TRAIL STANDARD STATION AT INTERSECTIONS OF KWYS. 14 47 2-2388 HIGHMORE CO-OP ASS’N. GRAIN FEED COAL SEEDS CLEANING TREATING Phone 32431 Red Owl Agency Joe and Darlene Prochaska Phone 22751 Highmore, South Dakota Farmers VUNIONJJ The McLaughlin Company Union Furniture - Radios Oil Co. Highmore, South Dakota Phone 2-2531 Hyde County Implement Co. Highmore, South Dakota Millard Kiel Complete Farm and Home Equipment Refrigeration - Electric Light and Water Systems Propane Gas Appliances - Heating McCormick Tractors and Machines International Trucks FLOYD’S LUBE SERVICE Mobilqas Lubrication, wheel alignment and Balancing ■ H. B. Lee Grocery and Hardware Frigidaire Maytag Appliances Phone 32531 Highmore, South Dakota Mtu0q The Highmore Herald Prairie Queen Dairy Pone Delivrcry Simon Mildred Knudtson Son Hyde County’s Only Newspaper Phone 3-20!:U Highmore, S. Dak. Quality Printing Mark J. Durfee RAY BROTHERS MOTOR SALES Dealer In Livestock Phone 32728 Highmore, South Dakota Highmore, Dealer South Dakota HIGHMORE TAVERN Heck S Velma HIGHMORE AMUSEMENT Pool - Soft Drinks Meet Your Friends Here Highmore, South Dakota Jo Jo Store Company Dry Goods And Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Clothing Phone 22 741 Highrriore, South Dakota Wagner Lumber Yards Paints - Hardware HIGHMORE BOOSTER CLUB Congratulations Seniors Building Materials Phone 22 631 Yards At Highmore and Harrold, South Dakota Hawkinson Quirk Grain - Feed - Seed - Coal Cleaning - Treating THE HILL HOTEL Steam Heated Running Water A. L- Hill, Proprietor Highmore, South Dakota ALBERT A. KAYE Abstracts Rentals Insurance Phone 22591 Highmore, South Dakota Phone Highmore 2-2541 Phone Holabird 3-2651 STERLING WATCH CO. Gift Item Greetings Jewelry REXALL PHARMACY W. B. Gormley, Proprietor Highmore, South Dakota Arthur and Qu cn Reher Highmore, South Dakota GAMBLES DALTON KORN KRIB REE HEIGHTS GROCERY DR. H. C. GCEKEN Phone 3-22U1 Ice Cream - popcorn Pop and Candy Locally Owned Osteopathic Physician Short Wave, X-Ray Highmore, South Dakota (Bohning (Bohnin-g General Merchandise HARROLD SOUTH DAKOTA HOLABIRD MERCANTILE CO. ! Grocery and General Merchandise Ray Ellerton, Prop. REE FARM EQUIPMENT Ree Heights, South Dakota Harley U Esther Alfred U Hazel Bouren Highmore, South Dakota The First State Bank Of Highmore 1st Recreation Parlor Ree Heights, South Dakota (Wpocrtoo Loans - Insurance - Banking Highmore, South Dakota HAMLINS CLOTHING STORE The Store Where The Gang Goes Highmore, South Dakota Bortness Body Shop Glass £3 Wrecks Rebuilt WESTHAUSER DRAY LINE Christ Westhauser Highmore, South Dakota Phone 32708 iiM STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS D. D. Drew, Manager Phone 32591 Highmore, South Dakota HIRSCH DRAY LI IE We Haul Anything Elvood Gertie Highmore, S.Dak. The Grand Theater Don Delores Lee Bev Movies Your Cheapest and Best Entertainment Highmore, South Dakota Ditch Digging Sewer and Water System Septic Tank Cleaning and Sewer Pumping FRANK T. MELBOURN Phone 22191 Highmore, South Dakota Namanny Cafe Berna Dutch MARION MOGENN1S General Auto Repairs Phone 2262 1 Highmore, South Dakota DANCEY’S Ranch Cafe COMPLETE SERVICE FOR YOUR CAR ON HI-WAY 1U - TO THE HILLS CLEAN RESTROOMS General Trucking and Gravel Hauling LELAND CERMAK Phone 22322 Highmore, South Dakota BOOSTERS MANNINGS STORE WILBERT GOLDSMITH ALBERTUS GAFRIGAN CO. Preston Kelly Constructing and Building Phone 32177 Highmore, South Dakota HIGHMORE IMPLEMENT COMPANY Allis-Chalmers Phone 324 71 Frank Ray, Proprietor Typing Class Not Tired HYLAND ANGUS RANCH Our Best Hashes to the Seniors of 1956 Grand Champion Carload Angus Bulls and Grand Champion Carload Fat Steers at 19$6 National Western Stock Show at Denver were bred by Hyland Angus Ranch. JENNINGS BROS. Highmore. 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