Iowa Mennonite High School - Reverie Yearbook (Kalona, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1949 volume:

MW. ff. lowams Scluml Tim R euarif, 1949 Editors - Lois Brenneman, Fern Swartzendruber. Business Manager - Daniel Bender, Sponsor - Elizabeth Showalter. 1 FOREW ORD Our prayer, as we present this Reverie, is that you may be encouraged to press Forwa rd as does the warrior we portrayg that yours may be the victory of a life triumphant, overcoming the foes which besiege 1ife's journeyg that in the years to come when the Reverie is an album of memories, we shall all be going-forward, conquering in the name of Christ our Lord. -F, S, -L. B. 2 I Lbfwff 'AWVDZ7 5!071.eflZ,e6,J5P4L5ffld. 5 - 4 WMeM,Wf:mmf Iu4lL,afnd on, ,tio qE , 6 W P I I f W w 7 fm:uJL1 PAUL T. GUENGERICH, Principal, Second Semester A. B. State University of Iowa, 1941 Summer School, State University of Iowa Graduate Student, Goshen College, 1948 Teaches: Sponsors: Old Testament Study En Avanian.Lite,.a,.y Bible Doctrines Campus Club General Science Athletic Association Boys Physical Education Boys' Group Meeting 1 A MESSAGE TO TI-IE SENIORS Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalms l19gl05. The paradox of an enlightened civilization living in darkness is a grim reality. As man has gained advantages over time and space through his scientific achieve- ments, there has not been the corresponding progress in the spiritual realm but rather a continued groping in darkness. With the graduating class of '49 goes my prayer that as you leave our halls there will be no periods of darkness as you pursue 1ife's pathway. You will find the path winding and strewn with obstacles, but as His word has become precious to you it will cast the necessary light to enable you to negotiate life's course success- fully. One aim of our school is to enrich the heritage of our students. To remember your Creator in your youth and then to offer a life of service to God and the Church would be a realization of our fondest hopes for you as graduates. 'l'herefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abound- ing in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye knowi that your labor is not in vain in the Lord, I Corinthians 15:58. I Since rely, 8 My-.Q f- ,many ci SILAS J. HORST, Acting Principal, First Semester W Minister Teaches: Sp0nS0rS: y Bible Poctrines Campus Club 1 Old Testament Study Boys' Group Meeting I I ' The goal you had held in anticipation is now achieved. Farewells to your Alma Mater will soon be said. As you move forward to the larger things in life, may i you cherish the principles for which she stands, May her standard of service, in- tegrity and godliness be yours in whatever field you serve. Congratulations to you. w 1 w l SAMUEL B. NAFZIGER, Dean Y Th. B. Eastern Mennonite College, 1942 A. B., University of Kansas City, 1942 Graduate student, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, 1945, University of Iowa, 1949 Y Teaches: Sponsorsg English IV Chapel Committee Physics Boys' Group Meeting II General Science, First Semester Mens' Chorus Bible Introduction Boys' Physical Education, First Semester 1 I Q Many of you are the first graduates to receive all of your high school train- ing at Iowa lviennonite School. May you, as a class set the pace for future gradu- ates by a vigorous community spirit, unquestionable business integrity, sincere love for your fellow man, whole hearted loyalty to the church, and a thoroughgo- ing consecration to God. H W I Y 9 5 an ESTHER B. DETWILER, Librarian B.S. in Education, Goshen College, 1939 Teaches: Sponsors: English l Freshman Class American History Nature Club Mathematics Girls' Group Meeting ll lAssistantj Orientation World History You were the pioneers of I,M.S. Variety was the spice of life in those develop- ing years. The trail is well blazed, now others can safely follow. Christ has be- come more real to you. Let His n1ind be in you and His love constrain youg then you will always be more than conquerors. Q ibezlwf.. ELIZABETH A. SHOWALTER B.S. in Education, Madison College, 1935. Teaches: Sponsors: English Ill Junior Class Art Camera Club Geography Girls' Group Meeting I Health Reflector New Testament Study Reverie Girls' Physical Education Life is indeed a warfare--a total warfare--affecting us in every aspect of our being. To be victorious we must choose the Great Commander and render whole-hearted service to His cause. Thou shalt love the Lord with all thy heart Qernotionallyl .... soul Qspirituallyj ..... strength Qphysicallyj ..... xnindfmental- ly, ..... and thy neighbor as thyself. nd 10 MARTHA Dux-:RxsEN, sense: secretary Hesston College Teaches: Sponsors: English ll lI..iterature Sophomore Class Music I Service Club Director of Choruses Girls' Group Meeting Il To the Seniors of 1949 I say, in the words of the Apostle Paul, But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned. Whatever you have learned of Christ- ian living, of courtesy, of living with others, continue in those things. And, keep on learning. Go first of all to Christ, who has said, Learn of ine. f ROSALYN M. BRENNEMAN Eastern Mennonite College Henry Business School Teaches: Sponsors: Typing Senior Class Shorthand Service Club, English Il QGrammarj Aleathean Literary Christian Life Girls' Group Meeting III As I have learned to know you during the past year, I can see great possibil- ities in each of your lives. My prayer is that you may consecrate your talents to God, who gave them, and that you may be willing to be used of Him in His great harvest field, ll fault, sdwz 1.- Art dass in session' 5, Brother Nafziger's pet physics experiment Have you found the nunnber ? 6- UKeeP Your fhYthm-H Training future musicians. 7. Taklng care of the business. Morning chapel. 13 1 i V 1 1 , , , 15 DANIEL BENDER Daniel's friendly manners and honest ways have won him znany friends. He speaks to every- one with sincere interest and proves to be a good influence to all. He has held various of- fices in the Athletic Association and served on the Student Chapel Committee. LOIS BRENNEMAN Lois has been a leader in our class and served as vice-president this year. Being ath- letically inclined, she has actively participated in sports. Her ability to speak has vprbved to be an asset in her favor. Lois is one of the Reverie editors. DONNA MARIE BRENNEMAN Donna Marie is quite a changeable person. She spends time studying and is rather quiet but then again to hear her telling a good joke is more than a moderate tone of voice isn't so unusual either. She is friendly to everyone and dependable. LOLA JEAN BRENNEMAN Lola J'ean's frank, fun-loving ways make her a person that you want to meet. She is ex- cellent guard in basketball, one of her favorite sports. Jeanie is commonly seen driving their Model A. She has served faithfully on the Reveie staff as a sales manager. MARILYN BRENNEMAN Marilyn Amy has a way of really getting excited. Her enthusiasm is shown in her every- day conversation. Her original ideas have found her a place on the Reflector this year. ln the Service Club she holds the office of secretary- treasurer. MERTICE BRENNEMAN' Mertice, or Mert, is a typical senior girl who enjoys life. She is talkative and friend- ly and always manages to have fun. She is sec- retary of the En Avanian Literary Society this year and is also a sales manager of the Reverie, W- Y W '-f -- Jn-1 ,ve-Y ... .4 . ....eJlll A ORVAL BRENNEMAN Lind, properly known as Orval, is a friend to all and adds his bit to the eonversation. He holds several prominent offices in which he exhibits his executive ability. His willingness to co-operate makes him an enjoyable person with with to work. TRULA DETWEILER Consideration of others is one thing we re- spect in Trula. Being clever and witty she is an interesting and stimulating conversationalist. Though we've sornetimes almost envied Trula of the grades on her report card we're sure she is very deserving. She served on the Student Chapel Comrnittee first semester. I ARLEEN EASH Another interesting personality on our cam- pus is Arleen. Her outlook on life is quite op- timistic and her vocation unpredictable, She has served on the Reflector Staff both as a re- porter and editor,Aserved on literary commit- tees and as leader of Student Prayer Meeting. KEITH ERB lt seems almost out-of-the-way to intro- duce Keith, because everybody knows him. He is an exceptional conversationalist and enjoys laughing. When he finishes his schooling, he intends to settle down in home life and be a real farmer. HAZEL FERREIRA I-lazel's studious manner and willingness to work have made her a worthwhile student at l.M.S. She has an observing eye and enjoys many of the finer things in life. Her vocational ambition for the future is to become a labora- tory technician. IMOGENE GINGERICH 0 Injogene is one of those quiet people who is not often heard but still makes a very good friend. Her artistic abilities have been ap- preciated by the Reverie Staff. She has also helped to make sorne of our literary programs. Her friendly disposition makes her a desirable person to be around. LELA HERSHBERGER Lela is looking forward to becoming a home maker. In the two and one-hal! years she has been here her cheerful disposition has given her a definite place at I.M.S. She takes part in Ladies' Chorus and is in the Senior Ladies' Quartet. ORLIN HOCHSTETLER One person that you can recognize by' the way he walks is Orlin, or more likely you will call him Or . You may see Orlin participa- ting in study hall fun but you may also see him knitting his brow over his physics book, CLETUS MILLER A more acrobatic, lively, talkative boy you'll not find than Cletus. He is friendly to everyone and always manages a bright remark. His ex- tra-curricular activities through the three years he has been at I.M.S. have leaned toward ath- letics. He is another future farmer. MARGARET MILLER Margaret has been with us only one year and we have found her to be a quiet and reserved girl. She is studious and enjoys reading as a pastime. As a member of Service Club and a Reflector typist, her contribution has been of value. NEDRA MILLER Nedra is an energetic, ambitious, person who can enjoy almost any sport. She likes good books so spends much of her leisure tixne read- ing. Her station wagon has been a solution to some of our transportation difficulties. To be a school teacher is her ambition for the future. RUSSELL MILLER The quiet courtesy of Russell is an admir- able tratt. It is good to see how he takes a joke and also how considerate he is. He is a typical farm boy and plans to do farming after gradu- ation. He has served as the Reflector business xnanager the past year. FERN SWARTZENDRUBER Fern has done her share in using her orig- inal ideas in helping to produce some of our student chapel programs. She also has a big part in our music activities. As an editor of the Reverie this year she has again shown her journalistic abilities. LUCILLE SWARTZENDRUBER Lucille's lady-like ways make her pleasant to be around. She looks on the sunny side of life and has a mischievous sparkle in her dark eyes. She has proved helpful in serving on various committees and in extra-curricular activites. RUBY SWARTZENDRUBER We were glad to see Ruby join us in our sec- ond year, coming from Kansas City. Her ini- tiative and her artistic and musical abilities have been a definite asset to our Reflector and Reverie Staffs, as well as to our Literary and Student Chapel Cornmittees. RUTH SWARTZENDRUBER Ruth, more commonly known as Ruthie, possesses poise and is thoroughly Emily Posted, She is original inher thinking, even to the point of unpredictability. Having an ear for music has qualified her to able participa- tion in musical activities. She has served on both the Reflector and Reverie staffs. LUKE YODER lf you want a man to help you, call on Luke. He is a good sport and when it comes to music is a dependable tenor. Physics seemed to be quite enjoyable for him, probably because of his interest in science. His photographic in- terests have been a definite asset to our school. ROSALYN M. BRENNEMAN Sister Brenneman is a newcomer among usg her home state being Virginia. She is calm and patient and not easily excited. Her quiet charm and gracefulness has made her many friends. She has been an admirable example for us and as sponsor, considerate and helpful. i . A -fl J mv' sg 'Ei DAYLE BRENNEMAN VIRGINIA ANN B DONALD ERB DOROTHY HERSHBERGER DARLENE IIILLER DELLIS SCHROCK JOAN SHETTLER DOROTHY SHOVIALTER CAROLYN SLAUBAUGH ELWOOD SWARTZENDRUBER VELIAA WEAVER DEAN YODER PAUL BOWERS BEUI.-AH GINGERICH MARILYN LOUIS B MINNIE GINGERICH HAZEL HORST DONALD KNEPP BARBARA IAILLER DOLORES MILLER LUORA ROTH JOHN EDWARD SCHLABAUGH LEROY SCHROCK WILLARD SCHWEITZER MAGDAIENE STECKLY DALE SYARTZIINDRUBIZR MARY ELLEN SWARTZENDRUHER MIRIAM SWARTZENDRUBER LILLIAN YODER MARVIN YODER H1 V f ,.Jwmf.,,w1 W. O 'f We in i 4 T' I T s 355 3 M wf e i f gm ,, x if , . ,Q , A . . 1' LRLL 5 . ., U ' S I AK A 7 1 425 I 1 X 15 f S Q 5 ZZ JANICE BENDER ARDITI-I BRENNEMAN LORES BRENNEMAN MILFORD BRENNEMAN JOHN BYLER LOWELL ERB RITA FREY DORIS HERSI-IBERGERYY MARY ELLEN HERSHBERGER IVA HOCI'-ISTETLER MYRNA KINSINGER DALE LOGAN MARY ETTA MARNER DUANE-MILLER PAUL MILLER EDWIN MILLER 1 MARTHA ROPP VERDA ROPP ELLIS ROTH MARLENE SHETTI.:ER JUNIOR WHETSTONE asf H-1--H '+A 4 sin. JI-I C lui? Officers SENIORS Vice-president: Lois Brenneman Secretary-treasurer: Lucille Swartzendruber Business Manager: Orlin Hochstetler President: Orval Brenneman SOPHOMORES Secretary-treasurer: Marilyn 1... Brenneman Vice-president: John Edward Schlabapgh President: Dale Swartzendruber A nk, f ,W ,elf 23 JUNIORS Vice-president: Velma Weaver Secretaryg Dorothy Hershberger President: Dean Yoder Treasurer: Dayle Brenneman FRESHMAN Secretary-treasurer: Rita FreY Vice-president: Mary Etta Marner President: Lowell Elrb .54 ul I Qlrmfe,z2ffZ,lZAhr7,fAe,f1A4LLl Zigi ?tlWI26L. If . , ..., ,Jaw , ,,.... ' Clun-u.5s But I will sing of thy powerg yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morn- ing., . K . . Psalm 59:16. It is a precious treasure when one has a carefully trained voice for singing. But if one will but sing, the heart of the singer with the song, will give a resonance of expression that is beautifully worth-while. Our Mixed Chorus this year had thirty-six members. Among our most in- teresting activities was our visit to Radio Station WSUI in Iowa City. There we furnished some music during the Morning Chapel . We undertook this activity as a real opportunity to honor and glorify God, and to lead others into this spirit through our message. One of our favorite pieces of work was our Christmas Cantata, The Music Of Bethlehem by Holton, which we rendered at the East Union Church on the even- ing of December Zl. Our Chorus met to practice on Tuesday and Thursday of every week, Every hour we spent in this way was certainly a blessing to each member. fharus The nineteen voices of our Ladies' Chorus have spent one period of each week in singing for our own enjoyment and also in preparing for special programs. We have found that music well expresses our praise to our Creator, so we strive to convey these expressions in song. One special benefit which we have received by being members of Ladies' Chorus is learning to become inspired with the words and music of our songs, Under the efficient direction of Miss Duerksen, we have been able to put emphasis on expressive singing. As in the world of nature and in the world of thought, we find the beautiful, the gra nd, and sublime, so he re we find it possible to have the added charms of sweet- ness and inspiration with that of the beautiful and grand and sublime in the realm of sound 26 Mme. l 1 F MIXED CHORUS Front Row, left to right: Martha Duerksen, Director, Lillian Yoder, Marilyn L.. Bren- neman, Dolores Miller, Beulah Gingerich, Magdalene Steckly, Hazel Horst, Mary Ellen Swartzendruber. . Second Row: Dorothy Showalter, Luora Roth, Marilyn Amy Brenneman, Velma Weaver, Darlene Miller, Dorothy He rshbe rger, Barbara Miller, Carolyn Slaubaugh, Virginia Ann Brenneman. . Third Row: Arleen Eash, Mertice Brenneman, Lucille Swartzendruber, Imogene Gingerich, Ruby Swartzendruber, Miriam Swartzendruber, Nedra Miller, Ruth Swartzendrube r, Joan Shettler. Fourth Row: Donald Erb, Dellis Schrock, Daniel Bender, Luke Yoder, Dayle Brenneman, Paul Bowers, Willard Schweitzer, Cletus Miller. Not on picture: Orval Brenneman, Keith Erb, John Edward Schlabaugh, Fern Swa rtzendru- ber, Marvin Yoder. .. M 4... LADIES CHORUS Front Row, left to right: Virginia Ann Brenneman, Velma Weave r, Mary Ellen Swartz- endruber, Hazel Horst, Magdalene Steckly, Beulah Gingerich. Second Row: Darlene Miller, Carolyn Slaubaugh, Barbara Miller, Dorothy Hershberger, Lela Harshberger, Arleen Eash, Third Row: Martha Duerksen, Director. Joan Shettler, Marilyn Amy Brenneman, Ruby Swartzendruber, Miriam Swartzendruber, Ruth Swartzendruber, Nedra Miller. Not on picture: Fern Swartzendruber. 27 F ,Ll Tnusic, G MEN'S CHORUS Director-Samuel B. Nafziger Front Row, left to rightg Paul Miller, Donald Erb, Dale Logan, Leroy Schrock, John By- ler, John Edward Schlaubaugh, Junior Whetstone. Second Rowg Luke Yoder, Dale Swartzendruber, Duane Miller, Dellis Schrock, Daniel Bender, Ellis Roth, Cletus Miller. Third Row: Dayle Brenneman, Keith Erb, Paul Bowers, Orval Brenneman, Marvin Yoder, Elwood Swartzendruber, Lowell Erb. SENIOR GIRl..'S QUARTET Ruth Swartzendruber Fern Swartzendruber Leln Hershberger Ruby Swartzendruber SOPHOMORE QUARTET Miriam Swartzendmber Mary Ellen Swartzendruber Beulah Gingerich Hazel Horst 28 Clmfusl CHAPEL GEMS The love we show to God and our fellow men ought to be sin- cere. K If we are to maintain our communion with God we must spend much time with God in prayer. Proper recreation will bring glory to God, relax the body, and restore the mental powers. God has furnished the armor with which the Christian can withstand the darts of the wicked one, - Truth is the best way of fighting error. It is time now to begin to develop the technique of concentration because life grows more complex. In order to show His loving kindness to us, and to draw us closer to Him, God sometinmes allows trouble to visit us. 29 ,,,,,,,.pnn.... .VV-,-fi..-W... ff STUDENT CHAPEL COMMITTEES First semester: A Chairman, Daniel Benderg Trula ADetweilerg Virginia Ann Bren- ' neman. Second semester: Carolyn Slaubaughg Dellis Sch- rock, Chairrnang Marilyn Louise Brennenian. Group meetings have also played a part in the spiritual lives of the students. We have two boys' and three girls' di- visions. Projects have been completed by these groups and different topics of interest to young people have been dis- cussed. The picture at the left shows the interest of Boys' Group Meeting I in one of their week- ly discussions. CHAPEL GUEST SPEAKERS Spiritual Life Week QOctober Z5-291 was a period of spiritual refreshment from which many benefits were gained. Brother Wilbur Yoder from Middlebury, Indiana served as speaker. Appreciation of his efforts is shown by these testimon- ies gathered from students. Spiritual Emphasis Week has led me to closer walk with my Savior, and rededication of my all to Christ who has done so much for me. I was surely grateful to listen to Brother Yoder this week. Life has a dif- ferent meaning to me than it has had before. I think we were all helped spiritually because of his stay with us. Brother Yoder's presence was a source of encouragement to me. His work among us has helped me to find that the re truly is a 'joy unspeakable and full of glory' in serving the Lord. This week brought me to realize more fully that truly 'Jesus is the .Toy of Living' and that living without being ag His, life was useless. To me Spiritual Life Week has been a awakening of my spiritual condition, and a struggle to gain victory over sin. I believe it was a challenge to all of us, at least it was to me, to have Brother Yoder with us for he gave us very inspiring messages. Come again, Brother Yoder. E dwa rd Diene r ------------------ Edwin Albrecht - - Dale Nafziger - - Milo Kauffman- - - C. Z. Martin - - - Noah Landis - - - Norman Hobbs - - - Rowena Lark ---- W. R. Hershberger - - - Roseland, Nebraska -------------------Woodburn, Indiana - - - - - - Cleveland, Ohio - - - - - - - Hesston, Kansas Mountville, Pennsylvania - - - - - - -Alpha, Minnesota - - - - -Iowa City, Iowa - - - - - Chicago, Illinois - -Garden City, Missouri Harvey Yoder ---- --------- W ellman, Iowa E. D. Hershberger- - - - Clayton Beyle r- - - Eugene Blosser- - Raymond Byler - - I, Mark Ross - - - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota - - - - Protection, Kansas - - - - South English, Iowa - - - Pigeon, Michigan - - Hesston, Kansas 1 0md,5zAbde,-Aldndof V I i 33 Rffzwtof Sin!! ' Editorsg - - ---- Marilyn A. Brenneman f Arleen Elash 2 Reporter-sg - - ------- Carolyn Slaubaugh E 2 Joan Shettler Marvin Yode r Mary Ellen Swartzendruber Hazel Ferriera , Artist: ---------- - - Beulah Gingerich Business Managerg- - - ---- R ussell Miller Typi sts: Martha Due rksen Margaret Miller Nedra Miller Dorothy Showalter Donna Marie Brenneman Daniel Bender Donald Erb Sponsor: ----------- Elizabeth Showalter : 3 f E 'S 4 '11 1 2 Q4 Q. 34 eve:-if, iaff EDITORIAL STAFF Editors --------------- Fern Swartzendruber Lois Brenneman Junior Associate Editor - - ----- Virginia Ann Brenneman Artists ----------- ----- I mogene Gingerich Lucille Swartzendruber Photographers- - --------- Luke Yoder Elizabeth Showalter Picture Editors - - - - -Ruby Swartzendruber Ruth Swa rtzendruber Sponsor - - - - - Elizabeth Showalter BUSINESS STAFF mums... Business Managerg ------------ Daniel Bender Junior Associate Business Managerg ------ Dayle Brenneman Sales Managers: --------- Lola Jean Brennemun Mertice Brenneman Sponsor: ----- - - -Rosalyn Brenneman -mn... 35 4- n- as ,I -1- , m wa 5, 4 '4- Lw I L- Literary here at I.M.S. may be compared to an amoeba., When it is small it is one, but it suddenly finds itself grown up and then divides. During the first year the literary society though one was probably quite weak, but by the fourth year it has grown strong enough to divide. This process of division was accomplished by each student drawing a slip of paper which had an odd or an even number on it. Accordingly, the societies were known as the Odds and Evens until the task of reorganization and the selection of a permanent name was made. The Evens chose the name Alethean which is derived from the Greek for truth. The Odds became En Avanians from the French for onward, forward. Though competition has added new life to our literary work we realize that each may borrow from the other and go forward in the quest for truth. First Seme ster President: Dean Yoder Secretary: Velma Weaver Program Committee: Joan Shettler, Lucille Swartzendruber, Mary Ellen Swartzendx-uber Sponsor: Rosalyn Brenneman Second Seme ste r En Avanian President: Orval Brenneman President: Cletus Miller Secretary: Mertice Brenneman Secretary: Beulah Gingerlch Program Committee: Ruth Swartzendruber, Program Committee: Magdalene Steckly, Trula Detwiler, Orlin Hochstetler Ruby Swartzendruber, Dean Yoder Sponsor: Paul T. Guengerich Sponsor: Rosalyn Brenneman 36 CL4115 After profiting from a year of experience, we have had more effective clubs. Money was earned by the members of each club by selling greeting cards, the pro- fits going to the club to which they belonged. Two new clubs have been added-- the Campus and Christian Service Clubs. By the large membership of both it was evident many we re inte rested. The purpose of the Service Club was to be of service to anyone who needed help. They found the re was plenty to do. Wood was carried, a Thanksgiving din- ner was prepared for a poor family, Christmas dolls were made for the colored childred in Chicago, a scrapbook was made for a sick girl, and similar projects. Although this club was de signed to enrich the lives of others the members found they received a real blessing themselves. The Needlecraft Club was so small that they united with the Service Club. Sister Brenneman and Sister Duerksen spon- sored the combined club. The ambitious Campus Club members under the enthusiastic leadership of Brother Horst, planned a beautiful landscape for the campus. Their spring pro- ject, which was continued by Brother Guengerich, was the planting of shrubs and trees. Undesirable objects were removed and the general appearance inside and outside the building improved. The Star Club, although the smallest, was by no means the least interesting. After it was begun its membership was almost doubled. Occasionally they had star gazes, under the direction of Brother Nafziger, who also gave lectures on points of special interest. Everyone in the Camera Club was required to have a camera. Sister Sho- walter gave informational and instructional talks on the technique of taking good pictures. Illustrated lectures from the Eastman Kodak Company were an impor- tant feature. A beginning in developing pictures was made. To comprehend the greatness of our God it is necessary to appreciate His marvelous works of creation. The Nature Club aided in doing this. They spent much time hiking and studying flowers and birds. With a microscope, several pairs of binoculars, and Sister Detweiler as director, the enthusiastic group was able to learn many new things they had not observed before. They also made the class rooms more cheerful by bringing potted flowers. As students, we greatly appreciated the opportunity of deepening our interests in the fields we most enjoyed, as well as the provided relaxation from our studies. 37 STAR CLUB Sponsor: Samuel Nafziger Donna Marie Brenneman Milford Brenneman Virginia Ann Brenneman Cletus Miller Ellis Roth Leroy Schrock Willard Schweitzer CAMPUS CLUB Sponsor: Paul T. Guengerich Daniel Bender Dayle Brenneman Lola Jenn Brenneman Mertice Brenneman Orval Brenneman Paul Bowers Keith Erb Rita Frey Hazel Horst Mary Etta Marner Russell Miller Marlene Shettler Dorothy Showalter Elwood Swartzendruber Dale Swartzendruber Fern Swartzendruber Ruby Swartzendruber Marvin Yoder Velma Weaver CANIERA CLUB Sponsor: Elizabeth Showalter Marilyn Louise Brenneman Minnie Gingerich Iva Hochstedler Dale Logan Duane Miller Paul Miller Magdalene Steckly Miriam Swartzendruber Junior Whetstone Luke Yoder Dean Yoder SE RVICE' CLUB Sponsors: Rosalyn Brenneman Martha Duerksen President: Lois Brenneman V. President: Arleen Eash Sec.-Treasurer: Marilyn Amy Brenneman Trula Detweiler ' Hazel Ferreira Imogene Gingerich Lela Hershberger Marga ret Miller Nedra Mille r Verda Rupp Martha Ropp Luora Roth Dellis Schrock Joan Shettle r Carolyn Slaubaugh Mary Ellen Swartzendruber Lucille Swartzendruber Ruth Swartzendruber Lillian Yoder NATURE CLUB Sponsor: Esthe r Detwile r President: Dorothy l-lershberger Secreta ryg Darlene Mille r Janice Bender Ardith Bre nneman Lores Brenneman John Byle r Donald Erb Lowell Erb Beulah Ginge rich Doris Hershberger Mary Ellen Hershberger Myrna Kinsinger Ba rba ra Mille r Dolores Mille r Paul Miller John Edward Schlabaugh ...afndiA1,fu1f1r1d172lAe, W, fw-A4211 4l.Lffle,fLuv27d96Zb-J. . 1 l -so-q IA . 41 BOY S' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION B 01191 Q. Pre sidentg Daniel Bender Vice-President: Cletus Miller Treasurer: Marvin Yoder SENIOR TEAM JUNIOR TEAM f SOPHOMORE. TEAM 42 FRESHMAN TEAM gp., ,,,.nnuu1n 1. Over this way, Barbaraf Z. Freshman at ping-pong. 3. Volley ball enthusiasts. Girls 'A GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEADERS 43 NOON HOUR ACTIVITIES- 1. Forgetting the diet. . 2. As seen from above. 3. Our faithful carpenter- John Y 4. Taking movies. 5. A game of carrom. 6. Johnnie out for a ride. MM , L nv! ,x-A-LT' fx ' . 1' 7. ' , 1 ' . -. V- 1 ,, 'M is 1, f. . , M h p rf .-4- ' '7 ugj. S, ...yn mpiifff ug' ,A ,, -' f 'J' .,, ff . V595 , .f ff - 1 . .W ,Muay . 13 ,Ph f 'A 1' ,af 1 . . , 2' 'ck ' 'H . if ,.- , , jg? 4 , 1i,'i Q ' 'J V a , J lk wr' i fi 3' 2 'X Traffic zone. Sadie and Jarvis Spider. Bl'!'l': It's cold: The front entrance. Practice at East Union. How's your blood pressure? 47 What's the matter John Ed is shot, Hi, John Lowell! Home barber Old Faithful. Wh t n a mirror: Striking an arc. All the B rennemans A PICTURE I see Black draping clouds Above the stately wood Quite niercilessly threatening Their prey. -Hazel Ferreira WHAT COUNTS Alone? Nothing alone, yet something in Him, All self-gain is counted as dross Counted as nought--only loss, We are nothing, but only in Him. All of our joys and our personal gains, The friends that we make and the homes that we build Will vanish and pass as the mist of the morn When all to our pleasure they ever are willed. So live in His will and work for His joy, And even a smile or a word that you give Will bestow you a blessing of contentnient and peace And help someone else more fully to live. Dear Lordg Open each vision, grant passiong A passion to do and to say The words and the deeds that help others, Oh, cast all our self-will away, Fill us with love so boundless and deep, Love as full as the sky is of sta rs, Make our greeds and our hurts to be lost in To do only thy willy never ours. Alone? Nothing alone, 'tis only in Hina. All self-gain is counted as dross Counted as nought--only loss, We are nothing alone, yet something in Hini. -Arleen Eash 49 a wish Congregational Singing - - Processional Devotional - - Music ---- Sermon - - Music - - - Benediction - Congregational Singing - - Processional Invocation - - Address - - Music - - - Pre se nta tion Benediction - of Diplomas Recessional - - - BACCALAUREATE Sunday, May ZZ, 1949 7:30 P. M. East Union Church COMMENCEMENT Tuesday, May 24, 1949 8:00 P.M. East Union Church 50 Led by Martha Duerksen - - -Mixed Octet - - - Silas J. Horst - - Sophomore Quartet ------ Dan Lapp - - Sophomore Quartet - -S.. S. Hershberger Led by Martha Duerksen - - - - -Mixed Octet - - Samuel B. Nafziger ----- S. C. Yoder - - Mixed Octet - - - Paul T. Guenge rich - - -John Y. Swartzendruber - - - Mixed Octet CLASS NIGHT Monday, May 23, 1949 8:00 P. M. East Union Church Processional- - - ------------ - - Mixed Octet Choric Reading Invocation ---- - - A. Lloyd Swartzendruber Class History - - ---- - -Lucille Swa rtzendruber Class Presentation - - - - - -Arleen Eash-Marilyn Brenneman Class Song ----- --------- C lass Advisor's Address - - - - Rosalyn Brenneman President's Address - - - - - Orval Brenneman Music ---------- ------- Q uartet Lela Hershberger-Fern Swartzendruber Ruby Swa rtzendruber-Ruth Swartzendruber Reading - - - - - Daniel Bender Cla ss Poem Oration - - - - - Cletus Miller Presentation of Class Gift - - - - - Orlin Hochstetler Benediction ---------- - - - Paxil T. Guenge rich 51 CoKevwdcw'1948- 49 359116 OQAZ1- NOu.1 OQ,t,. 11 . O6-lg, 25-29 A W DN QQ who ' uerae D-.ua moms be we New 95-fzmu us. vu-u Qskdvtaing Nou! Nou-5 N0u.17 Nou.19 . M 1 'Wd' O f1 3'5 U7 Q 45 J End de TG-Fha Gln'-Q, 9,555 dugg. KQUQIQQ, .Paris No .2 2 A DeQ.1, 3 Dee. 9'-Jon.5 Dec- 2 1 ADI 6 04' Q na:-D Tillie 'Q E-0-rp. --' --,.:'. fa' ' v-9 ' :Q 3 N 6' f ini: W gm EM ' . P: +fV1d1'P I Pla! A.ThMU+:Q:i?Q. 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MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION KALONA IOWA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 Yoder Feed Mill, lne. SPECIALIZING IN GRAIN AND FEEDS CATTLE FEEDS HOG FEEDS POULTRY FEEDS WE DO CUSTOM GRINDING AND MIXING HAVE YOUR FEEDS PROPERLY BLENDED WITH YODER'S FEEDS WE ALSO WILL M-IX YOUR FEEDS WITH MOLASSES REMEMBER OUR FEEDS ALL COME IN THE MEAL OR PELLET FORM WHERE GOOD FRIENDS MEET LESTER D, YODER JONAS Y. YODER PHONE SHARON 3 ON 32 OR 3 ON 42 FRYTOWN IOWA CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1949 SEE US FOR APPROVED RATIONS SCIENTIFICALLY BALANCED - ACCURATELY MIXED APPROVED PURINA CUSTOM MIXING SERVICE BALANCE YOUR GRAIN THE PURINA WAY Farmers Feed IVIEII PURINA - RED COMB AND NUTRENA FEEDS GRINDING - MIXING MILL FEED AND INGREDIENTS ARMOR COAT WATERPROOFING POWER SPRAYING MAYNARD REBER LESTER E, REBER THOMAS MILLER PHONE 219 KALONA 10W A COMPLIMENTS OF aple Crest Turke Farms WELLMAN IOWA , I Yoder s Hatcher POULTRY CULLING AND GENERAL FLOCK SUPERVISION BABY CHICKS - POULTRY REMEDIES WE BUY POULTRY AND EGGS FULL LINE OF YODER'S FEED M. A. JOHNSTON, MANAGER CHICKS THAT LIVE, MATURE, PAY PHONE 90 KALONA IOWA PGVVELUS FUNERAL HOME AMBULANCE SERVICE FURNITURE - APPLIANCES BOTTLED GAS PHONE Z5 PHONE 76 PHONE 43 WELLMAN SOUTH ENGLISH KESWICK IOWA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 Cash Feed 84 Produce PROTEIN BLENDERS KENT'S AND SWARTZENDRUBER'S WE DON'T SELL THE MOST FEED ONLY THE BEST PHONE Z Z 8 WELLMAN IOWA Kalona Savings Bank SINCE 1891 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION KALONA IOWA Kalona Gil Co. DISTRIBUTORS OF SKELLY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS GASOLINE - FUEL OILS - MOTOR OILS - GREASES FOR COMPLETE TANK WAGON SERVICE DELMAR SCHLAUBAUGH RALPH MILLER OWNERS PHONE 95 KALONA IOWA Washington County Farm Stores, Inc. CASE IMPLIMENTS SALES AND SERVICE WE BUILD FOR TOMORROW BUY THE SERVICE OF TODAY WASHINGTON KALONA IOWA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1949 MAY THE YEARS TO COME BE SUCCESSFUL Don Scheetz YOUR WATKINS DEALER A COMPLETE LINE OF FARM AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS PHONE 120 OXFORD IOWA COMPLIMENTS OF Kalona Sales Barn OWNER CHESTER MILLER COMMUNITY SALES - EVERY THURSDAY ALSO GENERAL AUCTIONEERING PHONE 2.93 KALONA IOWA COMPLIMENTS OF E. J. I-lesselschvverdt SHOES CLOTHING MAKE YOUR MONEY GO FARTHERH DRY GOODS GROCERIES KALONA, rowA SIN KEEPS YOU FROM THE BIBLE THE BIBLE KEEPS YOU FROM SIN A GOOD PLACE TO BUY BIBLES AND OTHER CHRISTIAN LITERATURE IT'S NICE TO SEE WHAT YOU BUY BE YE STEADFAST UNMOVABLE ALWAYS ABONDING IN THE WORD OF THE LORD Larsenfs Bible Store PHONE 86 KALONA IOWA LAND CLEARING BULLDOZING Ro L. Yoder EARTH MOVING OF .ALL KINDS TILING WITH A BUCKEYE MACHINE TRENCHING WITH A JEEP TRENCHER PHONE Z ON 9 WELLMAN IOWA -r SALES SERVICE JOHN DEERE FARM MACHINERY Gates Implement Co. LESLIE ROBERT AND KIMBAL KALONA IOWA When In Kalona Stop In At CONKLIN'S BARBER SHOP Good Place to Get Trimmed Phone Z 0 2. . Kalona Iowa KALONA ELEVATOR Larro Farm Tested Feeds Feed Mixing and Grinding Lump and Stoker Coal Where economy rules Phone 235 Kalona Iowa Compliments Of Sharon Garage General Repair Work Gas Oil Welding Phone 38 Sharo n Iowa REIFS Edmonson Department Store Shoes - Notions - Dry Goods - Mens Furnishings Ready-to-Wear for Women and Children - Men and Boys Suits and Top Coats Tailored to Measure by Born Shopping Center for Entire Family Rugs - Paint - Groceries - Linoleum Home Appliances - Electrical Supplies Kalona Iowa Home pplianoe 84 Shoe Repair Chris Nafziger Proprietor Complete Bottle Gas Service Kalona Iowa -- Q Kalona Congratulations To The Senior Class of 1949 Kalona ews Iowa Kalona Joetown Store W, W, Gingerich General Merchandise and Trucking Wayne Feeds Phone Wellman 3 or Z7 Iowa Kalona Compliments Strickler Brothers F. L. and L. J. Flour, Feed, Wool and Produce Grinding and Mixing Phone 1 50 Iowa 3 Wellman lmplement Co. john Deere Implements and Repairs Maytag and Skelgas Appliances Phone 90 Wellman Iowa . L. l-lostetler Feed 81 Produce Feeds e Fertilizers -2 Hog and Poultry Equipment Phone 69 Kalona Iowa Kepler's Hardware Shellane Distributors General Electric C- Servel Refrigerators - Modern Appliances Phone 110 Residence Phone 2.64 Kalona, Iowa 7 Strickler Grocery Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Meats Phone 62 Kalona Iowa Compliments D. G. Sattler M. D. 84 C. W. Beckman . Kalona Iowa See Stanley VV. Plank For Real Estate - Farm Loans Auto - Property - Farm and General Liability Insurance Ka101'1a Phone 180 Iowa Compliments Farmers Supply Sales A Complete Line of Farm and Dairy Equipment Phone 83 Kalona Iowa Snair Hardware CO. Hardware Furniture Plumbing Heating Phone 42 Kalona Iowa Kalona Feed Co. Ira Kline , Manager Wayne and Sergeant Feed Phone 3 Z Kalona Iowa Miller Lumber Supply Mill Work Q Shop Material 2' Hardwood Lumber Cabinet Work - Sign Painting Glass and Paints W, H, Miller H, W, Miller Wellman, Iowa 'lf Paul Noffsinger J, W, Swartzendruber I Compliments Svvartzendruber Hardware Co. Hardware -2 Sporting Goods -2- Implements Phone 78 Wellman Iowa Vids Home Appliance Appliances Sales and Service Radios e Ranges e Refrigerators Amana Freezers V, Rampelberg Phone 32 Wellman Iowa - 3 K Kelona Creamery Arch Haberman Highest Prices Guaranteed Phone 154- Kalona Iowa 0 Amish Trading Post All kinds of Building Material Log Hauling and Sawing All Kinds of Farm Seeds - Threshing and Combine Emery M, Yoder Home Phone IZ or 103 Office Phone 4 or 41 Kalona Sharon Iowa Congratulations Class of 1949 n Eelispe Lumber Co. C. R. Decker, Manager Phone 13 Kalona Iowa Fine Creamery Butter Buttermilk Powder Extra Quality Dairy Products Manufactured By Wellman Co-op., Creamery A, C, Kraft, Manager and Butter Maker Phone 145 Wellman Iowa 0 Compliments Of Durlan 84 Gmgerlch CO. Lumber Phone 5 Wellman Iowa Compliments Of Yoder Funeral Home Ambulance Service Phone 3 5 Kalona e IOWB r Q f Compliments Of Glen Brennemarfs Garage General Repair and Welding Tires and Oil Phone Z on 64- Wellman Iowa 0 Warren Elichelberger Paul Brenneman Kalona Motor 84 Implement Go. Minneapolis-Moline Farm Machinery Automobile Sales and Service Surge Milkers Phone Z 9 9 Kalona Iowa Joetown Garage Automotive Service and Supplies Joe Town Iowa Compliments Of Benteeo Food Store Save Every Day -' The Benteco Way Phone Blue 86 Wellman Iowa Wellman Produce 84 Hatchery Schlabaugh and Miller Phone 82 Box 25 Wellman, Iowa Compliments Of Roy Durian Real Estate Notary Public Farm Loans Office Phone 139 Wellman Iowa Edna 84 Mary Gingerich Hose - Coverings Infant Wear - Dressing Dolls Phone Sharon 8 on 4-Z Frytown Iowa Groceries, Meats, Ice, Notions Feeds, Bottle Gas Servel Refrigerators, Stoves Buyers of Poultry and Eggs Clifford J. Yoder Phone 2 on 8 Sharon Iowa Compliments Of S, C. Ropp and Sons We Strive to Please Phone 261 Kalona Iowa ellman Savings Bank Since 1888 Every Modern Banking Service Member I Federal Deposit Insurance Corportation Wellman Iowa Compliments Of F. R. Lewis Department Store 595 to 51.00 Store Phone 126 Wellman - Iowa PHILLIPS SERVICE Gingerich and Yoder Phillips Petroleum Products General Auto Repairing - Accessories Phone 8 9 Kalona Iowa m L J. A, SWARTZENDRUBER, JEWELER Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, Bulova Watches Last but not least, Wakrnann and Gothic Jar Proof watches The only Watch made with Balance staff guaranteed forever, in both winding and self winding automatic Seth-Thomas 8 day key wind clock, General-Electric and Telecron Westminister Chimes Fine and complicated Watch repairing. Silverware in all Designs Will be pleased to meet you Compliments Of O THE COFFEE SHOP Plate Lunches French Fries and Homemade Pies Kalona Iowa Compliments Of OLDAKER AND MICHUM Veterinarians Veterinary Hospital Dr. Michum, Phone 61 Dr, Oldaker, Phone 81 Kalona, Iowa YODER IMPLEMENT AND MOTOR COMPANY Marvin Yoder, Proprietor Ford tractors G Dearborn Farm Equipment General Auto Repairing - Used Cars Phone Z1 Kalona Iowa M , M gm BLACK AND WHITE SANDWICH SHOP Sandwiches Plate Lunche s Homemade Pies and Donuts Open 7 Days A Week Wellman Iowa Kalona HOME SER VICE COMPANY D, R, Reece M. L, Strabala Electrical Wiring 2- Appliances 2' Radio Sale Refrigeration Sales and Service s And Service Iowa DAN GRABER Contractor and Builder Crane Plumbing and Heating Phone Wellman Or Sharon Wellman I WENGER HATCHERY Baby and Started Chicks Feed and Poultry Supplies Iowa Bender, Daniel, 16, 27, 28, 30, 34, 35, 42. Bender, Janice - 22, 43. Bowers, Paul- 21, 27, 28, 30, 42 Brenneman, Ardith - 22. Brenneman, Dayle - 20, 23, 27, 28 35, 42. Brenneman, Donna Marie - 16, 34 43, 54, , Brenneman, Lois - 16, 23, 35, 43, 54 Brenneman, Lola Jean - 16, 35, 43, 54 Brenneman, Lores - 22, 43, 54 Brenneman, Marilyn Amy - 16, 27 34, 55, 46, Brenneman, Marilyn Louise - 21, 23 27, 30. Brenneman, Mertice - 16, 27, 35 36, 54. Brenneman, Milford - 22, 30, 42 Brennernan, Orval - 17, 23, 28, 36, 42 If Index Gingerich, Beulah - 21, 27, 28, 34, 36 Gingerich, Imogene - 17, 27, 35, 54 Gingerich, Minnie - 21, 38, Guengerich, Paul T. - 8, 12, 13, 30 36, 54. I-lershberger, Doris - 22, 39. Hershberger, Dorothy - 20, 23,27 Hershberger, Lela - 18, 27,28 I-lershberger, Mary Ellen - 22 Hochstedler, Iva - 22, 43, 46. Hochstetler, Orlin - 18, 23, 36, 42 55, 47. Horst, Hazel - 21, 27, 28, 12, Horst, Silas J. ' 9, 12, 13, 54. Kinsinger, Myrna - 22, 43. Knepp, Donald - 21, 30, 42,45 Logan, Dale - 22, 28, 30, 42. Marner, Mary Etta - 22, 23. Brenneman, Rosalyn - ll, 12, l9, 35, 36. Brenneman, Virginia Ann - 20, 30, 35, 43. Byler, John - 22, 28, 30, 42. Detweiler, Trula - 17, 30, 36. Detwiler, Esther - 10, 12, 13. Duerksen, Martha - ll, 12, 13, 27, 34 Eash, Arleen - 17, 27, 34, 43. Erb, Donald - 20, 27, 28, 34, ezrb, Keith - 17, za, 45, 42, 48 rzrb, Lowell - 22, 23, ze, ao, 42, Ferreira, Hazel-17, Frey, Rita - 22, 23, 44. Miller, Barbara - 21, 27. Miller, Cletus - 18, 27, 28, 36, 42. Miller, Darlene - 20, 27, 43. Miller, Dolores - 21, 27. Miller, Duane - 22, 28, 30, 42. Miller, Mille r, Mille r, Mille r, Edwin - 22, 30, 42. Margaret - 18, 34. Nedra - 18, 27, 34, 46. Paul- 22, 28, 42, Miller, Russell- 13, 18, 34, 42 Nafziger, Samuel B. - 9, 12,13 Ropp, Martha - 22, 43. Rapp, Verdn - 22. 80 Roth, Ellis - 22, 28, 30, 42. Roth, Luora - 13, 21, 27, 54. Schlabaugh, John Edward - 13, 21 28, 30, 42. Schweitzer, Willard - 21, 27, 30 Schrock, Dellis - 20, 27, 30, 42, Schrock, Leroy - 21, 28, 30, Shettler, Joan - 20, 27, 34, 36, Shettler, Marlene - 22, 38. Showalter, Dorothy - 20, 27, 34, Showalter, Elizabeth - 10, 12, 13 35, 54. Slaubaugh, Carolyn - 20, 27, 30, 34 Steckly, Magadalene - 21, 27, Swartzendruber, Dale - 21, 23, 30, 42. Swartzendruber, Elwood - 20, 28 Swartzendruber, Fern - 19, 28, 35 Swartzendruber, Lucille - 13, 19, 27, 35, 43, 36. Swartzendruber, Mary Ellen - 21 28, 34, 36, 43. Swa rtzendruber, Miriam - 21, 27, Swartzendruber, Ruby - 19, 27, 35, 36, 43. Swartzenclruber, Ruth - 19, 27, 28 36, 43. Weaver, Velma - 20, 23, 27, Whetstone, Junior - 22, 28, 30, Yoder, Dean - 20, 23, 36, 42, Yoder, Lillian - 21, 27, 43. Yoder, Luke - 19, 27, 28, 35-, Yoder, Marvin - 21, 28, 34, 9 I 7