Imbler High School - Golden Reveries Yearbook (Imbler, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1953 volume:

The Tale Of Imbler School For 1058 Prpsonied By The tfoUleii Reveries Staff Assistant Editor About The cover MEMBER The Panther on the cover was designed by the Editor of Golden Reveries, Alice Gamble. As the Panther is the emblem of Imbler School, Alice chose it as the theme of the 1952-53 Yearbook. It will appear in its entirety or in parts” throughout the book. The Panther symbolizes Imbler School’s fierceness in Athletic battles, loyalty and protection of the home lair and friendliness to all. All quotations in the book are from Kipling's The Jungle Books Tlie Old Lair A NEW ERA Since the early 1900's the old Imbler School and Wade Hall were ample room in which to teach the Three-R's and carry on the limited activities. With the remodeling of the old and the addition of the new, opportunities to meet a wider field of interests has been made possible. New subjects, Art, Music, Bookkeeping, Industrial Arts II, Home Economics have been added to the curriculum. Imbler School has moved into a new era. An accredited Six-Year High School program is now recognized by the Oregon State Department of Education. MR. THOMAS CHAPMAN General Shop I, II Boys' P.E., Health 8 th Grade Science Student Body Advisor Coach The Senses He is freed of all calls to the Pack; he la judged by the council alone. MRS. HELEN QUINN Geometry Algebra Typing I, II Bookkeeping 8th Grade Math Hi-Life m MR. ROBERT SAWYER Vocational Agriculture Social Economics F.F.A. Anti The New This is the hour for pride and power. Building accomodations to meet the new program are in evidence in the old building as well as ithe new. There is a complete new Home Economics and Science room, a new library, and a relocated and larger cafeteria. The new stage--said to be one of the finest in Oregon--is used for visual aids as well as band and dramatics. The gym with a brightly refinished floor includes adequate and sanitary showers and rest rooms. The four new grade units and the administration wing are indeed a 'thing of beauty' as well as earmarked for efficiency. That Guide Us MISS RUTH READ Grade School Principal 8th Grade Girls' P.E. Volleyball Coach Art MR. NORM PETERS 7th Grade Girls' Chorus General Math Band MRS. THEADORA CHAPMAN Biology General Science English III, IV 7th Grade Science Yearbook MRS. ROBERTA EXLEY Girls' Home Economics English I, II The Board Of Education These are the men who are are responsible for ushering in The New Era for Imbler School. Through their tireless efforts they cooperated with the administration, to plan and execute the large building program of the past year. Through them the faculty and students enjoy the best. Because of his age and his cunning, because of his gripe and his paw, In all that the Law leav eth open, the word of the Head MR. LEONARD BILLINGS Clerk MR. JOHN McKINNIS Chairman MR. HENRY FRIES MR. BEN ROBINSON When Do We Eat THE MESS LINE AT THANKSGIVING The Best ANDY PAROZ Custodian With a clean new cafeteria came a new cook, Mrs. Hug, and her assistant Mrs. Stevens, who prepare luscious and nutritious meals for us. Andy Paroz continues to maintain the establishment after years of faithful service. A new bus has been added but we still have with us Mr. Perkins, Mr. Byers and Mr. Leddy who transport us with a smile. MR. PERKINS MR. BYERS MR. LEDDY F.F.A. Sent Inal 1; F.F.A. Reporter 3,4; E'uA’ ,}I?Baaeball 1,2,3,4; BasWet-ba'' '■ 2,3,4; Dramatics 1,2.3,4; Football 2,3,4; Lettermen Club 2,3,4; Lettermen club Vice Pres. 3; Lettermen Club Pres. 4; Class Sec. 3; class Vice Pres. 4; Tumbling 3; Rod Gun Club 3. Treaa. ons Pres. ?irl league 1,2,4; Girls Leagu 4, Publications 1,3,4; Publication.. rhortj°« 1 1 '.2'3� 4; Dramatics 1,2,3.4; Cla i Red'..' £ “,?8 Yice President 2; m £ TS2Z L.° 3?;cTi,S? 222TSS.1i F-H-A- • C V; Gilley- RICHARD BOOTH F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Vice Pres. 2 t 4, Dramatics 12 14- nlamm d Football 2 3 4 L' -«rF o. P,ea- l’� Lettennen cfti c- Ciub 2,3,4; Student Body C 2; Class Trees. 3; CJub 3; Tumbling0j Prei 3' K°d Gun MILODENE FRIES Pep Club 3; Girls League 1,2,4; Girls League Sec. 4; Class Sec.-Treas. 1; Publications 1.2,3; Chorus 1,3,4; Dramatics 2,4; Volleyball Assistant Mgr. 2; Volleyball 2, 3,4; Class Pres. 2,3; Student Body Assistant Mgr. 3; Cheerleader 3,4; G.A.A. 3; Swimming 3; Home Ec. Club 3; Class Rep. 4; Student Body Sec. 4; Ad. Mgr. 3; F.H.A. 4; Band 2. LARRY THOMPSON F.F.A. 1,2,3.4; Dtamatlcs 2,3,4 , Foot-baU 3,4; Rod Gun Club 3; Lettermen Club 3,4; F .F .A, President 4. Seniors Of ’5«� EV.VX HWt E.l_ V nv- - OltU Ue� � ue V D' ‘ J.V, CA� � � Vie J , ,U lA. l m� Uc� ,1.3,A'.V i l- Stu-i ,?, V. PubltcilU e c. CW .. VubUcUW — e EC. C' Bodv ,p«� V cl R V°£ V«9 3; ?lUn . Jj‘T p„� . 4. r ox ! ilZ r rltU V-ea ue G � V� Prea. Av Cboruu Dtatuatlc r A, K. Secretary S; PubUcatvorv S,A , publication Vice Prea. A; VotteybaU a.a; Rod k Clob V, Cl� � Sac. A, £d. M r. A, F .H.K. A; Pap Club. S. The Tubs Leave The Lair At last! The Cubs of 1953, alias the Seniors, are at last leaving 01' Imbler High. Having learned all there is to know, they are ready to enter a new mysterious world. They survived the drudgeries of being Freshmen to become an outstanding class both as individuals and as a group. Each member of the class partici- pated wholly in class and student body activities, sports and dramatics. The class consisted of the same members through High School until the Senior year when they lost Joe Austin, Janet Hawks and Lillie Sabey. The Seniors are planning to present a Senior Play, go on a Senior Sneak and are looking forward to Graduation in the spring. ..aura 4e 1; QW'-illSH eubUcUon uVic« „4 3 mmio« 3' 3. Rod Gu 4 Vice P' -C ub 3'. R-H.A; ; Home Ec. C “ club 3. P uftL c. MUG F.F.A. 1,2.3.4; F.F.A. Treat. 2; F.F.A. Sec. 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Rep, Football 2,3.4; Lettermer Club 2,3,4; Lettermen Club Sec. Tree . 3,4; Dramatics 2,3.4; Tumbling 3; Rod U Gun Club 3; Student Body President 4. Co-aL P Club J JIM CALHOUN. Vice President. HURSHEL QUEBBEMAN, Preside , JOANNE GLENN, Treasurer; MDCIE FRIES, Representative; ANITA TUCK, Secretary. Panther Scribblers STANDING: Theodora Chapman, Golden Rarer lea Advisor; Helen Quinn, Hi-Life Advisor; Shirley Calhoun, Joaxme Glenn, Bonnie Wyland, Sharon Doles, Carolyn Westen-skow, Sharon Kinnsl, llano Bow ley, Dianne Wagner, Joanne Klnnel, Lorna Saling, Lila Trans ue, Kay Ruck man, Carol Patrick, Lavonne Tuck. OFFICERS SITTING: Anita Tuck, Vice-President; Janice Wilson, President; Beverly Collins, Secretary; Laura Feik, Editor of Hl-Life; Alice Hallgorth. KNEELING: Kim Jordan, Photographer; Darrel Biller beck, Reporter. JANICE WILSON President of Publications Panther Meets Deadlines The last week in each month finds the publications room a scene of feverish activity. At one table a typist puts a story into thirty-seven spaces; at another a steadier grabs the bottle of correction fluid; at the mimeo-8cop© the art editor hurriedly makes a forgotten ad; the editor dashes out to find a joke that will fill exactly three lines; the assistant editor, a smear of ink on her cheek, asks: 'Shall we have a green or pink front page? Will the deadline be met? Well, somehow it is. The publications group, known as the Panther Scribblers, finances both the Hi-Life and Golden Reveries by selling advertising. The club is a member of the Oregon Scholastic Press and receives several magazines on publications through it. MRS. HELEN QUINN Advisor of the sc'.ool paper Hi-Life Cub reporters at work CARL HENSLEY Football Hero JOANNE KINNEL Winning Smile BEVERLY COLLINS Pretty Eyes JOHN SALING Sense of Humor DEAN WESTENSKOW Bashful Let The Jungle Listen To The Things I Have Done.” The juniors hod to really grab the old Panther by the tail this year. Robbed of four members right from the start, seven 'old reliables' took over the task of earning money—to 'put on' something special for the seniors. Peddling hot dogs and selling candy at games dribbled the money in - - slowly. The pie social, a mid-winter event, came with a sudden financial success! Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick really hit the jackpot - -and hard! The one-act play, While The Toast Burned, and plans for the end-all event took up all of April. Again - - the juniors fulfilled tradition and presented the Junior-Senior for-« mal Prom in May. BILL WILSON Smiling Personality Secretary V. President Joanne Kinnel Carlos Lively President Bill Wilson lliology Trip Theodora Chapman Class Advisor Panthers Have I I The 1952 football season at Imbler High School was a definite success, as this was the first year the Panthers played eleven man football. They won four out of six games. The games were as follows: I Cove 14.............Imbler 27 Wallowa B 16.............Imbler 19 Enterprise 18.............Imbler 6 Elgin B 13.............Imbler 32 Union B 13.............Imbler 6 mm Cove 12.............Imbler 6 T® The season started with a turnout of seventeen men, eight of whom were Vs? ’ lettermen, returning to form a nucleus (vS for a strong team. These men were Jim Calhoun, Dean Westenskow, Hurshel Quebbeman, John Saling, Dale Hug, Carl Hensley, Malin Doles and Richard Booth. Six team members will graduate this year. They are Dale Hug, Jim Calhoun, Malin Doles, Larry Thompson, and Hurshel Quebbeman. Coach Thomas Chapman JOHN WILSON Froah Substitute For Tom-Fats Onlv • CENTER: Darrel Billerbeck. FIRST ROW! Darrell Bewley, Lee Roy Tuck, Kim Jordan, Larry Thompson,and Lennie Waqoner. SECOND ROW: Dean Westenskow, Carl Hensley, Jim Calhoun, John Salinq, and Richard Booth. THIRD ROW: Dale Huq, Carlos Lively, Malin Doles, Hurshel Quebbeman. DAN JORDAN Letterman Award The Low and the Hiqh of It Basketball Awards 1951-52 a LETTERMEN OFFICERS President..............................Jim Calhoun Vice-president,..........Dean Westenskow Sec.-Treas.,......................Dale Huq Representative,..............Richard Booth The Lettermen Club welcomed several new members this year. They were Darrell Bewley, Lennie Waqoner, Kim Jordan, Darrel Billerbeck, John Salinq, Bucko Barton, Jim McKinnis and Lee Roy Tuck. The club awards a trophy to the outstandinq boy in Imbler Hiqh School. This was awarded to Dan Jordan in 1951-52. On the social side the club qave a party in honor of the Volleyball qirls, April 27. Football Banquet 1952-53 Champs Again The Panther’s Eye Tooth Tclk‘ng her °ivn This is Serving ? ? ? VOLLEYBALL TEAM UNDEFEATED 53’ Another beautiful trophy has taken its place In our trophy case. Yes. It's for volleyball! For the fifth consecutive year the girls have taken first place in the Union County League. This year has been a special one, however, because the girls have gone through the season undefeated. The excellent coaching of Ruth Read accounts for the undefeated championship this year. The starting team for most of the games was: Mikie Fries, right back and roving player; Elva Hunt, right center; Laura Feik, right net; Janice Wilson, center net; Joanne Klnnel, left net; Joanne Glenn, left center; Anita Tuck, left back; and Sharon Kinnel, center back. The B team and substitutes were Lavonne Tuck, Carolyn Westenskow, Alice Hallgarth, Dianne Wagner, Beverly Collins, Sharon Doles, Shirley Calhoun, Carol Patrick, Ava Wagoner, Anita Austin, Conlta Le Loup, and Bonnie Wyland. Some of the girls' mothers prepared a banquet for the qirls and Miss Read, coach, presented the girls with special awards. Joanne Glenn and Elva Hunt earned four year pins. Three year award Panther heads were given to Mikie Fries, Laura Feik, Anita Tuck and Joanne Kinnel. Two year award Imbler Emblems were given to Beverly Collins, Janice Wilson and Sharon Kinnel. Six inch letters were given to the one year player's, Carol Patrick, Kay Tuckman, Lavonne Tuck, Carolyn Westenskow and Sharon Doles. Six inch letters were also given to the managers Anita Austin, Bonnie Wyland and Alice Hallgarth. The trophy was presented to the team by Miss Read, before a large audience attending the grade school Amateur Show. The games played and their scores are listed below: La Grande Independent Team, Imbler 32; Elgin 23, Imbler 37; Cove 13, Imbler 42; Union 9, Imbler 32; Wallowa 18, Imbler 49; Union 5, Imbler 38; Cove 18, Imbler 24; Elgin 9, Imbler 30; Cove 6, Imbler 37; Elgin 11, Imbler 24; North Powder 9, Imbler 26; Union 13, Imbler 32; North Powder 12, Imbler 21; Halfway 19, Imbler 53; Richland 24, Imbler 39; Elgin 11, Imbler 21; North Powder 16, Imbler 20; Wallowa 21, Imbler 62; Wallowa 30, Imbler 55. At the time this was written the girls were making plans for an Eastern Oregon Volleyball Tournament to be held at Imbler, April 2,3, and 4. Teams from Union, Umatilla, Wallowa, Baker, Grant and Morrow Counties were invited. This Page Sponsored by FALK’S DEPARTMENT STORE, La Grande, Oregon The Council PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT ___year 1952-1953 found the school student body, with an able student council; engaged in many activities. Eight students— SECRETARY Dale Hug, Dean. Wes tens kow, Mikie Fries, Janice Wilson, Alice TREASURER Mikie Fries Gamble Hallgarth, Laura Feik, Sharon Kinnel, Joanne Kinnel, Janice Wilson Kay Ruckman and Lorna Saling—represented the Panther Den at the Student Council Conference at Eastern Oregon College, bringing back many new ideas, as well as lots of enthusiasm. I Selling booster tickets, sponsoring National Assembly Programs and athletic events such as football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball, and selling ice cream and pop helped maintain the financial program. During the fall the P.T.A. helped with the biggest and most profitable carnival in years. Later the Bustles and Beaux staged a colorful Square Dance Festival, with callers and dancers from all over Eastern Oregon. These two events brought considerable sums into the treasury. The invitational Holiday Dance came as a high light on the social calendar of the Panther's Den. Social dancing, sponsored by the mothers, class parties, basket socials, pie auctions, football banquet, grade school Amateur Show, the Junior Play and movies were affairs of the winter. The mid-year was climaxed by the unexpected success of the basketball team at the District 8-B Tournament and Kay Ruckman's semi-formal party at the Country Club for the basketball boys and their girl friends. Spring ushered in the Junior-Senior Prom, one act plays, school picnic at Cove and cyadnation. The cooperation and backing of the parents and the whole community as well as that of the excellent teaching stall, was felt to be an outstanding asset to a successful year. Oh( hear the call 1 Gooa hunting all Dale Hug That keep the Jungle Law.'1 Dean Westenskow Student Council FRONT ROW, L. TO R.: Janice Wilson, Dale Hug, Dean Westenskow and Mikie Fries. BACK ROW, L. TO R.: VA. Chapman, Alice Gamble Hallgarth, Kay Ruckman, Lorna Saling, Anita Tuck, Sharon Kinnel, Ilene Bewely, Dianne Wagner, Laura Feik, Joanne Kinnel, Carl Hensley, Darrell Bewely and Lavonne Tuck. Of The Pack L. to R.: Ava Wagoner, Darrel Biller-beck, Kira Jordan, Cecil McDonald, Dwight Hopkins, Shirley Calhoun, Mr. Peters, Beryl Pugh, Carl Hensley, Jim McKinnis, Lila Trans ue, Lavonne Tuck and Raymond Wyland. NOT PICTURED: Gwen Ott, Gene Sabey, Jack Place and Wayne Gorham. And the band played on- The Thorns Panthers Give Pan I online The Story of Christmas was presented in song and pantomine on December 18. There were one hundred-ten students in the chorus, directed by Mr. Peters with the co-operation and aid of the other teachers. There were twenty students in the panto-mines. Six grade school students and six high school students are members of the school band. They played during the intermissions at some of the basketball games, far the amateur show and far the Christmas Program. ‘ The chorus, accompanied by Kay Ruckman, Is planning to present a western operetta, written by Mr. Peters, in the spring. The band and the chorus are both directed by K£. Peters. i I L. to R., FRONT ROW: Weldon Gorham, Kenneth Place, Donna Booth, Bertha Hohstadt, Lulu May Doud, Patricia Lively and Ann McDonald. SECOND ROW: Kendrick Siegrlst, Raylene Boo-venkamp, Randi Johnson, Charlotte Coffin, Charlotte Patrick, Bobby Austin and Larry Hardman. THIRD ROW: Norman Peters, Eugene Tuck, Larie Patterson, Marlene Peterson, Sheila Statler, Gene Sabey and Patsy Le Loup. FOURTH ROW: Bobby McLaughlin, Owen Ott, Tommy Noyes, Raymond Wyland and David Beck. Sponsored By Hallgarth's Garage Chevron Supreme Gasoline - RPM Motor Oil Imbler, Oregon The Christmas Season at Imbler High was highlighted by a student body Christmas party and the annual holiday dance. Elections were held, with Carolyn Westenskow elected queen. The Coronation was the main attraction of the dance, with Carolyn escorted by Lowell Westenskow and attended by the princesses, Beverly Collins, Milodene Fries, and Janice Wilson and their escorts. In the brightly colored gym, Queen Carolyn was crowned before a large audience by student body president, Dale Hug. Panthers Trip The Light Fantastic Viwjle Pee Woo Is or Poc J ■ AX. ktiL Pickin' Posies?? Wilbur Q , me. • ■■FV'k isn't ho coy? Is ho working? Goin' Flshln' Sun bright, Jim? Sharon and Di don't think so. Well- -maybe. Those lassos are studyln' bugs and weeds! Sophomore Class STANDING: Bucko Barton, Duane Paroz, Jim McKinnis, Janice Wilson, Ilene Bewley, Dianne Wagner, Sharon Kinnel, Lorna Saling, Lila Tran-sue, Mrs. Helen Quinn. KNEELING: Kay Ruck-man, David Carriel, Lee Roy Tuck, Jim Wagoner, Elwyn Binaman, and Carol Patrick. The first Sophomore activity for the year was Freshman initiation. The Sophomores planned the program for the day and evening; the Freshmen provided the fun and entertainment. The year has been filled with varied activities— sale of Christmas candles-- Christmas party with Santa at Kay's--a cooked food sale--hot dog sales at games--a puppy raffle--one act play, “Magnolia Blooms. Janice is Student Body Treasurer, Kay and Lorna are yell leaders, Lee Roy was a guard on the basketball team, Jim McKinnis and Bucko played football, all the girls participated in volley-ball. The Sophomores lost one member when Virgil Dodson moved away. Mr. President Doubtful Little Bill But the jungle is large and the mb lie is small. Let him think and be still. On September 15, 1952, nineteen lonely little Freshmen came up the broad walk to enter the doors of Imbler High School. They were an eager and anxious group waiting to participate in high school activities. The Freshmen were kept busy studying, selling cakes at games, and play practicing. They are very proud to have several members participating in the sports. Spring is here, school is out, and they are ready to go again! The members of the class are as follows: L to R, FIRST ROW: Carolyn Wes ten-skow, Bonita Le Loup, Lavonne Tuck, John Wilson, Darrel Billerbeck and Beryl Pugh. SECOND ROW: Shirley Calhoun, Pauline Lively, Anita Austin, Darrell Bewley and Cecil McDonald. THIRD ROW: K-ks. Ex ley, Sharon Doles, Marvin Sabey, George Royes, Lennie Wagoner, Kim Jordan, Bonnie Wyland and Ava June Wagoner. o v t t f Kim Jordan President Wa seC' ADVISOR Beryl Pugh Vice President Darrell Bewley Represen ta ti ve One day the movie stars, hillbillies, negroes, flappers, ball players, and gypsies moved in. Of course it was Freshman Initiation. A gay time was had by all, including the upperclassmen. J U MR ! Go L □ R NA MIKIE KAY Get'em RHH i ParitherSEr RRH ! At Work and Play Checking Out OeC MUUJtfo' fA' iIDLING wtl«na’ ■rinja LIBRARIANS, L to R: Bonnie Wyland, Anita Austin, Pauline Lively, Sharon Doles, K . Robert Sawyer, P ft V,.-¥ General Science Experiments Counselor of I lie Cubs Under the direction and supervision of Miss Read, principal, and under the leadership of the grade school president, Larie Patterson, another eventful year has rolled around. Each grade presented a monthly program. Four issues of the Voice of Im-bler Grade School were published during the year. The Pep Club, under the direction of Mrs. Ila Dial, consisted of 36 members. They performed at the American Legion Christmas Program, basketball games, and the grade school assemblies. The Yell Leaders were Dona Booth, Lulu May Doud, Gwendolyn Ott, Nelline Tuck and Marilyn Teeter. The grade school boys, coached by Mr. Rodney Steen, played games with Elgin, Cove, Union and North mk Powder. They also played St. Frances in the tourna-v: ment at North Powder. The annual Amateur Show was presented on March 3. Eighth grade graduation exercises were held on May 28. Awards were presented to members of the band, pep club, basketball team, paper staff, student body officers and student council and to the valedictorian and salutatorian. STUDENT COUNCIL TOP TO BOTTOM: Larie Patterson, President; Sheila Statler, vice-president; Jack Perkins, ser-geant-at-arms; Gwendolyn Ott, secretary; Louise Tuck, treasurer. BASKETBALL TEAM FRONT ROW: Raymond Wyland, Jack Perkins, Eugene Tuck, Clifford Scott, Merle Feik. BACK ROW: Dwight Hopkins, Mgr. Weldon Gorham, Pat McDaniel, David Beck, Bobby McLaughlin, Donald Doud. NOT PICTURED: John Hawks, Wayne Gorham, Jack Place, My. THE PEP CLUB DRILL TEAM FRONT L. TO R.: Larie Patterson, Donna Hallgarth, and Louise Tuc . Charlotte Coffin, Ann McDonald, Louise Hohstadt, Carlene Culver, Lou ' Dona Booth, Lulu May Doud, Joyce Ann Billerbeck. THIRD ROW: Carol Von a Reta Pfefferkorn, Sandra Hardman, Tanja Hills, Sybil Bewley, Frances Pratt, Mariiyn Teeter, Nelline Tuck, Dottie Coffin, Rosalee Tuck. FOURTH ROW: Randi Johnson, Raylene Bovencamp, Karen Holloway, Helen Hawks, Beverly Holloway, Bertha Hohstadt, Edna Perkins. NOT PICTURED: Ethel Calhoun, Rose Marie Naegeli, Gwen Ott. BACK ROW: Butch Hensley Weldon Gorham Jack Place Clifford Scott Everette Herwlck Raymond Wyland Dwight Hopkins Robert McLaughlin Darold Doud FRONT ROW: Elaine Bewley Sharon Booth Norman Peters Trula Wagoner Sheila Statler Thus far this year, the seventh grade has enjoyed a number of parties with the eighth-grade. These parties were held at those special times when all celebrate with some sort of merriment. The seventh and eighth grade boys are planning a weekend camping trip when the weather proves suitable. We'll rough it, they say. The major project for the seventh grade was a land manor and castle, a replica of iedioval Time. This went along with their study of ancient and moJern Europe. In Science, with :.xs. Chapman as their teacher, a club called the Bugologists was formed. They caught, mounted and studied Insects in the tall. For the science fair, the room had a large display of wild flowers. Bending glass, making experiments and taking hikes were also enjoyed. McDaniel and Patsy LeLoup near 'The Manor' Two amateur taxidermists—John H. and Mr. Cleaver. As the six-year high school plan was adopted this year, the eighth graders had several teachers—Miss Read, Mrs. Duinn, str. Chapman, :.tr. Steen, Mr. Peters and Mrs. Dial. The class officers were Eugene Tuck, president; Ethel Calhoun, vice-president; Carolyn Bewley, sec.-treas. Class colors were yellow and green; class flower, yellow carnation; motto, One step at a time but always climbing. We won two prizes--one $5 at the amature show and one $5 for hrlnglng the most clothes for the Save The Children Clothes Drive. Our year was climaxed with an over night camping trip to the Read farm near Lostine where we enjoyed hiking, horse back riding, ifishing and eating. Ten of graduated May 28. BACK ROW: Marlene Peterson Larie Patterson Jack Perkins Miss Ruth Head Eugene Tuck Gwendolyn Oft Ethel Calhoun FRONT ROW: Merle Feik Susan Berger Carolyn Bewley Sharon Hill David Beck Wayne Gorham FROInTT ROW, L to R: Ann McDonald, Randi Johnson, Patty Lively, Raylene Bovencamp, Dona Booth. CENTER: Mrs. Dial. BACK ROW: Kenneth Place, Merrill Gorham, Joe Westenskow, Jim Beck, Myron Wagoner, Eddie Johnson, Kendrick Siegrist, Jerry White, Robert Brookshier, Carl Doud. INSET: Lulu May Doud. The fifth grade class president was Randi Johnson. Carl Doud was voted student representative. The boys who helped to assemble the grade paper were Merrill Gorham and Joe Westenskow. Outstanding units of work during the year were the notebooks for the study of the United States, and a space unit in science. Fractions were introduced in arithmetic. Paper mache, wood carving, and plaster work were main art projects. Room mothers,Mrs. Wagoner and Mrs. Lively, with the help of the other mothers gave us a Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine party. FRONT ROW, L to R: Joyce Ann Billerbeck, Charlotte Ann Coffin, Louise Tuck, Beverly Holloway, James Patterson, Bertha Hohstadt, Charlotte Ann Patrick, Rosalee Tuck, Louise Scott. BACK ROW: Clifford (Gene) Scrbey, Tommy Noyes, Mr. Rodney Steen, Larry Hardman, Bobby Austin. INSET: Helen Hawks, Edna Perkins. Our social studies have taken us on a journey to all of the Americas and to the islands of the Atlantic and some in the Pacific. It has been an Interesting trip. Our science led us to delve into the mysteries of sound, light, germs, plants and animals, planets, electricity, weather, and changes in the earth's surface. Our arithmetic has taught us a great deal about the operations and uses of fractions, in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Our field trip to study plants and how they grow was enjoyed by all. We took a picnic lunch with us and played games as well as having a nice time finding flowers. Larry Hardman was our class representative far the student council, while Louise Tuck was treasurer of the Student Body. In our own class Rosalee Tuck was our class chairman who conducted our class meetings. Chyrl Bowman, Della Doud, Freddie Behrens and Billy Furman. FIRST ROW, FRONT to BACK: La Molne Brant, Wayne Brookshire, Freddie Hunt, Donna Le Loup, and Gary Peterson. SECOND ROW: Mary Berger, Albert Johnson Nelline Tuck, Becky Wagoner, Everett© Nelson and Chyrl Bowman. THIRD ROW: Andy Tuttle, Marilyn Teeter, Sibyl Bewley. Glen Pfefferkorn, Billy Furman, Freddie Behrens. STANDING: Mike Slack. Larry McKinnis, Charles Anderson, Keith Mrs, Johnson Huq, Judy Gribling. THIRD GRADE PIONEERS FOURTH GRADE FUTURE WORLD FORMERS The fourth grade has been very busy this year learning about different parts of the world. We studied Brazil and made a frieze. We made a miniature scene showing life in Venzeula. We studied ranching and had a model ranch and drew our brands. Before school is out we will study about our own farming region. On to Oregon. We think it would be fun if you all could join our wagon train and see Oregon and study pioneers. We had a real log cabin in our room too. We traveled to Norway, England, Brittany and Spain through our readers. We saw more of England through our Pen Pals. What a thrill it was to get those letters with English stamps and perhaps a picture inside! Early in the fall, when we moved into our brand new room, we started out with Indians. We built teepees, pueblos and canoes. FIRST ROW, BACK to FRONT: Arden Collins, Roddy Campbell, Gary VonDerahe, Dallas Craig. SECOND ROW: Joyce Ann Scott, Beverly Starr, Ar-dell Pugh, David Paroz, Leonard Lively, La Verne Brant. THIRD ROW: Louise Hohstadt, Denise Wagner, Reta Pfefferkorn, Larry Leddy. FOURTH ROW: Judy Calhoun, David Noyes, Frances Pratt and Sandra Hardman. Mrs. Lind Carl Johson, Karen Hollaway, and Raymond Hug. FIRST RCW, L to R: Tom Hewitt, Harry Bates, Donnie Starr, Eloise Hug, Carl Nelson, Billy Nelson. SECOND ROW: Darrell Place, David Wyland, Donna Hallgarth, Junior Booth, Kathyrn Johnson, Dorothy Le Loup. STANDING: Jimmie Fleet, Mike Crouser. Mrs. Lively Dorothy Le Loup FIRST ROW, FRONT to BACK: Leland Fries, Rose Marie Naegeli, Pa Siegrist, Dottie Coffin, Larry Bates. SECOND ROW: Butch Bowman, Larr Le Loup, Iralee Lively, Carol Von Derahe, Terry Sawyer, Ronnie Folk THIRD ROW: Joyce White, Raymond Bates, Tanja Hills, George McDonald, Darrell Gorham. Carlene Culver, George McDonald, Tanja Hills Mrs. Romani unior Booth and Denny Hohstadt Dickie Doud Imbler Panther's football team of 1953 and cheer leaders (eleven boys and four girls) have had a busy year. We have read many books and have had various activities in our number work. We made booklets in our writing and phonics study. In science we have studied about plants, animals, machinery and weather. We had a treat of radishes from our indoor garden. We made a doll house for our room. We have enjoyed our lovely new school building very much. S(M oml 4� rail k The second grade Panthers have been busy as 'beavers'. The 1952 Christmas season found us constructing a city sponsored by social studies. Early in 1953 we were busy with machinery, plants and animals. In arithmetic we have learned our Roman numerals to ten. We can tell time and know many combinations. In the field of athletics, games and rhythms have constructed the major part of our program. Spring found us doing some tumbling. Fill him N« i«hnlisls oft Ani4 i i4 si Advisor Mrs. Chapman BACK ROW, L to R: Sharon Doles, Marvin Sabey, Georqe Royce, Lennie Wagoner, Kim Jordan, Bonnie Wyland and Ava Wagoner. CENTER ROW, L to R: Shirley Calhoun, Pauline Lively, Anita Austin, Darrell Bewley and Cecil McDonald. FRONT ROW, L to R: Carolyn Westenskow, Bonita LeLoup, Lavonne Tuck, Pete Wilson, Darrel Billerbeck and Beryl Pugh. Sec.-Anita Austin Pres.-Lavonne Tuck The nineteen members of General Science Class became members of FSA - Future Scientists of America - soon after school started in the fall. Later they became affiliated with the National Science Clubs of America. Each Friday members of the group were responsible for the program. After a field trip to Mr. Ruckman's to see his fine collection of rocks, the FSA voted to have a permanent collection. To date 62 rocks have been classified and placed in the cabinet in the science room. Later in the year the 'Rock Hounds' made an all-day trip to Weiser, Idaho, with Mr. Ruckman as guide to collect more rocks. Another interesting project was a seige of 'taxidermy' after Mr. Cleaver had demonstrated how to stuff a robin. The high-light of the year was sponsoring the first Science Fair at Imbler School. All the grades participated making it a very worthwhile project. It wds voted that this club be a permanent organization of Imbler High School for the years to come. BACK ROW: Elwyn Bingaman, forward; Pete Wilson, forward; Darrell Bewley, guard; James Scott, guard; FRONT ROW: Bill Wilson, forward; George Royce, guard; Kim Jordan, forward; Marvin Sabey, center (inset); Jim Me K inn is, forward. This Page Sponsored By ELDRIDGE PACKING CO. The Manager of the Panther, Darrel Biller beck (Not pictured) Carl Hensley, guard; Bucko Barton, guard Lennie Wagoner, forward North Powder Huntington Elgin Richland Hereford Halfway Union St. Francis Cove Halfway Richland Huntington Union North Powder St. Francis The Coach of the Panther Thomas Chapman Imbler 55 Imbler 51 Imbler 41 Imbler 53 Imbler 51 Imbler 39 ” Imbler 46 Imbler 43 _ Imbler 75 Imbler 53 Imbler 52 Imbler 63 Imbler 39 Imbler 47 Imbler 44 La Grande, Oregon JIM CALHOUN CARL HENSLEY BUCKO BARTON LENNIE WAGONER DEAN WESTENSKOW Lennie, 'Roy, Dale, Jim, and Dean at Kay's party receiving basketball letters. Dale Hug, all-star center in the District Tournament. This Page Sponsored By PAYLESS DRUG STORE, La Grande, Oregon PANTHER PLAYS GOOD BASKETBALL In an overall view of this year's basketball season, the Imbler team has done very well. The regular players on the varsity are Dale Hug, Carl Hensley, Dean Westenskow, Jim Calhoun, Lee Roy Tuck, and Lennie Wagoner. Dale and Dean and Carl were selected on the all-star team at the Baker-Union League Tournament held at St. Francis in Baker. Also Dale was voted as the all-star center at the District Tournament at Union. The Panthers placed third at St. Francis and fourth at Union in the tournaments. They were second in League play. The community and the student body of Imbler School were very proud of the basketball team this year. Tluk iah Pur-r-r The Juniors presented their play, Aaron Slick, from Pumpkin crick, to a capacity audience March 11. Not only did they pur-r-r over the financial end but over the qrand job they did with the play. The characters were perfectly cast The entertainers in their 1920 costuminq were a decided attraction to the show. The play was directed by Mrs. Chapman. WHO'S WHO iron Slick, not as qreen as he looks . . . Dean Westenskow Wilbur Merridew, a crooked speculator . . . Carl Hensley larence Green, a mysterious younq man.......Bill Wilson -s. Rosy Berry, an Oklahoma widow.........Joanne Kinnel adys K tay Merridew, a sweet younq thinq .... Laura Feik ttle Sis Riqqs, a regular tomboy.......Beverly Collins . . . ( John Salinq J (No? pictured)........................ Cot1°s Madam! I distinctly want you to know I'm not a pig! Entertainers 'Walkin' My Baby Back Home. Jim Me K inn is .... Boy in the Raccoon Coat Mikie Fries......................Girl in Red Dancers.......................Carol Pattick Pauline Lively Lila Transue Sharon Doles Pianist.......................Kay Ruckman reat day in e morning, 's a man! A - h - you go on! m I simply adore the country. This Page Sponsored By ZIMMERMAN’S, La Grande, Oregon Front row, L to R: Collins, Tuck, Hallgarth, Hunt, Calhoun, Miss Road, Saling, Austin, Glenn, Rickman, Doles, Lively and Wagoner. Back row: Westenskow, Tuck, Wyland, Kinnel, Kinnel, Bewley, Wagner, Harks, Wilson and Folk. Window Washers Supreme Last fall the Girls' League decided $25 was a nice amount of money to put in its treasury. So all girls rolled up their sleeves, grabbed a soft cloth and washed the windows of the new school. Another financing project was selling hot dogs at noon before the hot lunch program started The Annual Play Day, sponsored by Girls' League, was enjoyed by representatives from other schools. The Mother-Daughter Banquet was held on May 18, 1953. F. F. A. - - Tlu Owl for a l liaiigp Imbler F.F.A. Chapter officers are Larry Thompson, President; Richard Booth, vice-president; Dale Hug, secretary; Jim Wagoner, treasurer; Jim Calhoun, reporter; Bucko Barton, sentinel. Activities of the group have included participation in Eastern Oregon Livestock Show, Union County Fair, Oregon State Fair, Pacific International Livestock, State F. F.A. Convention, District Parliamentary, and Public Speaking contests. State Farmer Degree was awarded to Dale Hug. This outstanding recognition was awarded on the basis of project, leadership and activities. The P.I.L.E. judging team was composed of Dean Westen-skow, Malin Doles, and Hurshel Quebbeman. A Sears Foundation Dairy Chain was awarded to the Chapter. Darrell Bewley was selected to receive the calf. Malin Doles, Duane Paroz, Hurshel Quebbeman, Bucko Barton, Dale Hug, Darrel Billerbeck, Jim Wagoner, Darrell Bewley, Marvin Sabey, George Royce,John Saling, Lennie Wagoner, Dean Westenskow. SITTING: Richard Booth, Jim McKinnis, David Elwyn Bingaman. Bonnie Wyland, Joanne Glenn and Lovonne Tuck. Back Row, L to R: Dianne Wagner, Joanne Kinnel, Lila Transue, Anita Tuck, Ilene Bewley, Ccrolyn Westenskow, Lorna Saling, Sharron Doles, Anita Austin, Laura Felk and Janice Wilson. Wallflowers?? Miss and M-. President What have we here? Homo Hnmomirs Huh Spring Dance The first of the year, the officers were elected as follows: President, Elva Hunt; Vice-President Pauline Lively; Sec., Sharon Kinnel; Treas., Bonnie Wyland; Representative, Lovonne Tuck; Advisor, Mrs. Ex ley. The year has been full of activities such as preparing and serving the Father-Son Football Banquet and serving refreshments at the Square Dance Festival. The big event was co-sponsoring a spring dance with the FFA boys. The climax of the year was the style show, presented at the Mother-Daughter Banquet. OFFICERS Father-Son Football Banquet Delighted Spectators Base CENTER FIELD Lonnie Wagoner ball FIRST BASE Jim Wagoner The Imbler Baseball Team won the Championship of Union County in 1952 losing to Wallowa in the district play-offs. Outstanding for the Champs were Dale Hug, pitcher; Dan Jordan, center field; and Carl Hensley, third base. The team was well balanced and played fine ball. Even with the loss of five men off the championship team, Imbler's baseball team looks quite strong again this season. Veterans returning are Dale Hug, Carl Hensley, and Jim Calhoun. The weather has not permitted any games as the annual goes to press but it is hoped that the team can repeat its record of last year. This Page Sponsored by VAUGHAN’S ELECTRIC La Grande, Oregon RIGHT FIELD Bill Wilson Manager Darrel Billerbeck Coach Mr. Chapman Jim Calhoun Bucko Barton ROW: Kim J. George R. and Marvin S. ROW: Darrell B. and Lennie Wagoner Panthers Honored at Ray’s Party In honor of the basketball team, Miss Kay Midway in the festivities Mr. Chapman awarded Ruckman gave a party at the Country Club on the letters and later a huge cake decorated with March 27, 1953 Kay held a similar party last year the school colors was devoured by the Panthers, which was enjoyed by all who attended. ANNUAL STAFF FINISHING THE PANTHER’S TALE Alice Gamble Hallgarth, Kim Jordan Editor of Golden Reveries. Chief Photographer Year Turns -- The jungle goes -- The time of new talk Is near, the panther, switching his tall. The editor of this annual would like to express her thanks to all persons, who helped to make Golden Reveries possible. For many who helped, the only glory will be a job well done — so Thanks. A special thanks to advisor, Mrs. Chapman. We never would have made it without her. Editor THIS IS THE END I Oni Advertisers The success of our 1952-53 Golden Reveries has depended upon the support of the La Grande merchants listed below and in the pages following. To them our editors wish to extend their sincere appreciation. Ground Observers Chief Cooks and Bottle Washers Rock Hounds FOUNTAIN WHOLESALE CO. GERARD'S WATCH SHOP GLASS DRUG CO. 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