Iroquois Central High School - Iroquoian Yearbook (Elma, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1956 volume:

Noble Alma Mater We pledge you our hearts today And we will never forsake thee Though we be far away. We love thy lovely campus Your colors red, white and blue Alma Mater, Iroquois Central We pledge ourselves to you IROQUOIS CENTRAL HI H SCHOOL PRESENTS ITS FIRST YEARBOOK- ELM A, NENS yORlC 1956 The title Iroquoian was submitted by seniors, Judith Burkhard and Judith Upton. THE IROQUOIS CONFEDERACY Its Influence on our Community Very often residents of our area make the mistake of thinking that this is a young community. In reality, the traditions and customs left by our Indian brothers reach far back into history. The roots of the Iroquois Confederacy lay for the most part in the Onondaga and Mohawk nations, for there were foilnd two fine leaders in Hiawatha and Dekanawida. These two In- dian statesmen worked out a peace plan acceptable to the five powerful nations and the League of the Long House” was established. Each tribe elected representa- tives to a supreme council which made and enforced laws. The decisions of this court were final and its power over the tribes absolute. In addition to the court, which was previously mentioned, there was an executive branch of the government composed of speaker, fire-keeper, wampum-keeper, door-keeper, and head war chief. The legislative” power was vested in a congress of “sachems which transacted the business of the league and had supreme authority on questions of peace and war and all others relating to the general welfare. Amazingly like our own system of govern- ment, the states (tribes) reserved the management of their ordinary affairs. In peace, all power was con- fided to the sachems, but in war the chiefs took over and were supreme. It is interesting to note that the Seneca Indians, who inhabited the very soil on which our homes are built, were the most powerful tribe in the confederacy and always provided the principal war chief. Now that we have seen how the Iroquois Confed- eracy became a strong union, let us see how it fits into the history of our own community. The county of Erie was originally in the possession of the Kahquahs or Neuter Nation and to the Northwest dwelt the Al- gonquins or Hurons. To the East of the Neuter Na- tion, quoting from the History of Erie County by Johnson, was the “home of those powerful confeder- ates whose fame has extended throughout the world, whose civil policy has been the wonder of the sages, whose warlike achievements have compelled the ad- miration of soldiers, wrhose eloquence has thrilled the hearts of the most cultivated —the brave and sagacious Iroquois.” To be brief, the more powerful Iroquois exterminated the Eries, Hurons, Kahquahs, and other inferior tribes between 1640 and 1655 and gained con- trol of an unbelievably large empire. The only impor- tance of the Neuter Nation to us is that they were the only Indians to reside in Erie County until after the American Revolution when the Seneca made their homes here. For a complete picture of the Iroquois Indians, we must look at some of their customs. The right of heir- ship was in the female line and a man's heirs were his brother (his mother’s son) and his sister's son. The prime factbr of the Iroquois’ success was the system of clans which ran through all the tribes. These had the structure of an artificial family for no matter what tribe they were from, members of a clan were consid- ered brothers. This prevented war between the tribes, because any uprising would result in civil war within the clans. The religion of the Iroquois consisted of a somewhat vague belief in a “Great Spirit” and several inferior evil spirits. To charm these spirits, the Iroquois held a “corn dance” and performed a ritual known as “the burning of the white dog.” All labor was performed by the women. Polygamy in moderation was practiced. Through their history and customs, which we have touched upon only briefly, the Iroquois have left us a rich cultural heritage. They knew something of which we should often remind ourselves, that peace can come only through the realization of a brotherhood that reaches beyond one’s blood relations. We, at Iroquois, come from differing backgrounds of ancestry, religion, and previous schools but now we are all “Iroquoians,” loyal to our school and each other. In a community filled with hope and promise for the future let us strive to become citizens worthy of the heritage with which we have been endowed by our founding fathers, who, like us, lived and worked in a rural community. EARLY HISTORY OF THIS DISTRICT The area of land now composing the Iroquois Central School District is approximately eighty square miles. The land which makes up the Towns of Manila and Elma was part of the Buffalo Creek Reservation. Here along the banks of the big and little Buffalo creeks, lived a part of the Seneca tribe, the strongest member of the Iroquois Nation. First settlement in the area of the present Central District, took place in the present town of Wales which was then part of the Town of Willink, formed from a purchase by the Holland Land Company. The first settlers were William and Ethan Allen; soon many more personalities, such as Adams, Woods, Paine, Hall, Osborn, and many others, became settlers in the new area. By 1821, the Town of Wales was formed, officers were elected, and John Cole became the first supervi- sor. In 1826, additional land was purchased from the Indians by the Ogden Land Company and Wales be- came larger. Hall's Hollow, now known as Wales Cen- ter, was the central point of business in the new area. Many of the present inhabitants of the Town of Wales and the eastern part of the Town of Aurora, are direct descendants of these early courageous pio- neers. During this early settlement of Wales a group of settlers moved into the eastern part of the present Town of Marilla. A small group of residences of early settlers, engaged in the shingle manufacturing busi- ness, at the present Marilla Village site, were tabbed with the name “Shanty Town.” In 1826, by treaty, the Indians ceded to the Ogden Land Company, all of that part of the present Town of Marilla east of Two Rod Road, and a milestrip which ran across Northern Wales and Southern Elma. This treaty was not finally effected without the re- monstrances of Red Jacket” the veteran orator of the Senecas. Two Rod Road, which was then laid out and surveyed from Porterville to Alden, bordered on the Indian lands and the newly ceded strip. Marilla was founded on December 2nd, 1823. The first settler in the Marilla territory was Jesse Bartoo who settled there in 1827. This pioneer, an ancestor of District Principal, A. Donald Bartoo, later became the first Supervisor of the Town of Marilla which was organ- ized March 7, 1854. Jesse Bartoo lived but a short time in Marilla, moving to a farm near Porterville. He built a saw mill there on the Buffalo Creek named Bartoo Mills,” later changed to Porterville. Many other early settlers including Carptenter, Adams, Al- len Bauder, Willis Clark, Mason, came to Marilla fol- lowing the 1826 purchase. The first Town meeting of Marilla was held at the home of Niles Carpenter on March 7, 1854. Niles Carpenter's store, the first in Marilla, stood where die present G. C. Monchow store is located. Marilla held its Centennial celebration in 1954, paying tribute to its proud and hard working citizens and their fore- fathers. Settlement of the Town of Elma began in the Mile- strip which ran across the Southern border, including a part of the present Town of Aurora. This land was ceded in the 1826 Treaty. Prior to this, isolated set- tlers moved into the Indian Lands” and carried on trade with the Indians. By 1840, there were 180 set- tlers in the milestrip area of Elma. In 1841, the first log school house in the Milestrip was built at the corner of William and Billington roads on Lot No. 15. This later became Elma No. 4 School District, and the site is now occupied by the new home of District Prin- cipal A. Donald Bartoo. A treaty was negotiated in 1838, whereby the Seneca tribe was to cede all of the remaining part of the Buffalo Creek reservation (in present Erie County) to the Ogden Land Company. In return for this, the United States Government was to provide a reservation in the West, (Kansas) and build thereon: churches, schools, mills, etcetera, and also give a grant of money. Many of the Chiefs re- monstrated, and the treaty was never signed until 1842. There was doubt as to the legal signing of the treaty since less than half of the authorized chiefs ac- tually attached their names to the pact. By 1844, the last simulated war dance was held in the barn of Clark Hurd in the present village of Elma, and the Indians moved out. They never did go to Kansas, but mi- grated to the Allegany reservation near Salamanca. In 1841, Bowen and Girdle Roads were laid out through the wooded Elma, and in 1849, a plank road was built from Aurora through the Milestrip to Buf- falo. This is now referred to as Buffalo Road or Sen- eca Street. This improved road gave an easier outlet for the hauling of lumber from the area to Buffalo. By 1852, a post office was established and received its name from the Elm tree that stood at Bowen and Bullis Roads. In 1856 the Town was organized and the first election held in 1857. The first Supervisor was Paul B. Lathrop. New England pioneers were the first settlers into the Elma territory and such names as Hurd, Briggs, Bullis, Adams, Williams, and others are written in its annals. As the area was deeply wooded, the develop- ment of lumber and its related industries was the largest enterprise. Elma grew rapidly, however, and like Marilla and Wales, saw its share of hard times as well as “sunshine.” There are many interesting stories of individual heroism, sacrifice and toil in the develop- ment of this area. Elma is planning its Centennial cele- bration for next year. Today, the many descendants of these early pioneers can be justly proud of their forefathers, and the herit- age which is theirs because of these forefathers. The people of the Iroquois Central School District today ar trying to keep faith with this heritage, by building good schools, good churches, good homes, and good government. 3 Dedication First Row — Leon A. Piguet; George Field, President; J. Howard Smith, Vice President; Kenneth Parkinson. Second Row — Ralph Petersen; F. Karl Swenson; Colin C. Coats; A. Donald Bartoo, Principal of the District. All those who have in some way helped to make Iro- quois Central High School and this yearbook a reality are worthy of our praise and thanks. Any one of these individuals would be worthy of having this first year- book dedicated in his honor. However, we believe the most worthy are the members of the Board of Educa- tion who have unselfishly and painstakingly given of their time with no remuneration. These men have been elected by the people of our community and thus reflect the wishes and aspirations of our parents. Be- cause of their untiring efforts, so many organizations and activities, including this very yearbook, have had an opportunity to become a reality. It was these pio- neering board members, citizens of our district, who had the foresight and ambition to bring a modern, well-equipped school system into our community, pro- viding our students with the best services available and as well rounded a program as possible. With this thought in mind, we of the yearbook staff respectfully dedicate this yearbook to the members of the Board of Education of the Iroquois Central School District and hope we may in some small way repay them for their efforts through the medium of these printed pages. We hope, that as this yearbook is read, no one will forget these men who gave birth to our school, and the traditions which will be perpetuated by future generations of students at Iroquois. IN MEMORIAM Mr. Knell, former member of Board of Education. IN ABSENTIA Mr. Marshall, first president of our Board of Education. Dreams do come true. ’Twas in the late 20’s that Ma- nila folks considered school district reorganization; the middle 30’s that Elma folks figured that something should be considered; the late 40’s that Wales folks joined the entire area and became rather excited about a change in school organization. And then in the early 50’s, a dedicated group of hard working people planned, talked with others, who talked with still others, slaved, sacrificed, pleaded, promised, lost weight and sleep, became discouraged, slaved some more and talked with more people, became encour- aged and finally won the battle. Democracy in action - the majority decided and the minority accepted the decision. New buildings and modern equipment are only a part of a good school. School spirit and cour- teous behavior of the younger generations, interest and encouragement of the older generations, an in- spired faculty and administration, a devoted board of education — these make a good school and an atmos- phere in which to acquire a good education. Iroquois has these. Let’s keep them, and continue to prove that we can achieve goals worthy of our inheritance. 5 Walter Knell, merchant and public servant, was elected to the first Central Board of Education and served until his death July 16, 1955. Mr. Knell was a faithful servant, deeply interested in the new schools and the children; he spent unlimited time and effort in attending to school affairs. As operator of the “Blossom Market” he was known to his multitude of friends as honest and cheerful in his dealings. He served his immediate community with valor, and his devotion to his position in the Central School District was beyond reproach. We pay tribute to this public servant, who is greatly missed by the entire commu- nity. Howard Marshall, with a deep interest in better educational facilities for the central district, served on the steering committee and spent many hours in de- veloping the program. During the in- ception of the district, his devotion to the project many times superseded his own private affairs; but he gave of his resources unselfishly, until the District was established. He was elected the first President of the Board of Education, and served during the early planning stages of the schools and during the Bond Issue Campaign. He resigned in August, 1954, when he moved from the central district. Mr. Marshall now re- sides in Miami, Florida. The people who worked with him will long remember his devotion to duty and his enthusiastic efforts toward our present school system. W. R. Buell, our district superintendent, gave untiringly of his time, counsel, and cooperation to the new Iroquois School System. CENTRALIZATION—A Dream Realized The Iroquois Central School District had its advent as the “Elma-Marilla-Wales” Central School District (by a majority vote of the eligible voters present and voting) on June 28, 1952. These voters were from twenty-three former common school districts of the towns of Elma, Marilla, Wales, Aurora and Lancaster, Erie County and Bennington, Wyoming County. The new Central District was the result of a comprehensive study carried on by a Steering Committee of Citizens, the District Superintendent and the State Education Department. The plan followed the pattern of educational progress in New York State, that of meeting the need of better educational opportunities for an increasing population, (espe- cially so in Erie County) through an administrative unit large enough to finance and support an adequate school program. It would equalize opportunity, payment of cost, and guarantee a voice in the proceedings. The village of East Aurora re- jected an earlier opportunity to be in the central unit, so the plan voted in June, 1952, was for the balance of the former common school districts extending to the east, north and northwest of East Aurora. The territory included in this central unit has a true valuation of approximately 1114 million dollars and a pupil population of 1700, of which 250 are in parochial schools. The Central District was organized with a seven member Board of Education, elected in July, 1952. The original members were: Town of Elma — Howard Marshall, President , George Field, Walter Knell; Town of Marilla — Leon A. Piguet, J. Howard Smith; Town of Wales —Kenneth Parkinson and Ralph Peter- sen. (‘Howard Marshall is now resigned.) The Board set up temporary policies to continue the program in the fifteen- overcrowded schoolhouses and transpor- tation for both the public and parochial child, while continuing the secondary pupils in East Aurora and Lancaster High Schools. Plans were begun for a new building program to provide an adequate program of education for all of the pupils. In December, 1952, the Board engaged a District Principal, Mr. A. Donald Bartoo, and in February, 1953, Architect Duane Lyman and Associates. A Citizens Committee of about fifty people from the various P.T.A. and Civic Organizations of the Central District was organized to review the plans of the Board for the new building program. Mr. Warren Wilson was elected chairman of this group, and meetings were held throughout the district. In June, 1953, the people voted a $3,760,000 bond issue for the new building program. The plans called for a 240 pupil capacity K-6 Elementary School in Wales, 210 pupil capacity K-6 Elemen- tary School in Marilla, 240 pupil capacity K-3 Primary in West Elma on Rice Road, 420 pupil capacity K-6 Elementary School and a 700 pupil capacity Junior- Senior High School on a common site on Girdle Road in Elma. These schools are designed to serve also as Community centers. The people of the Central District are proud of their new schools; they feel that their children will have equal opportunities in education with the rest of the nation, and they, the parents, may have a direct voice in the kind of program offered. The Iroquois Central District is unique, in providing new buildings for an entire school system. Many individuals, when seeking good schools for their children in the future, will point toward ours. 6 ADMINISTRATION CLASS OF 1956: Of all of the opportunities afforded me during my years in government, in- dustry and education, I deem this the most outstanding privilege of all. To have a part in the initial yearbook of the new Iroquois Central School District, is the culmination of an ambitious dream. This, to me, is the reward of many anxious hours of planning and toil, which has resulted in a new school sys- tem with its excellent buildings and equipment. You the Class of 1956, should feel greatly honored in that your names shall be inscribed for all time on the records of this school, as the first class to graduate from it. In the years to come, may you revere the memories of your brief stay here. For many people in the Central District you represent a manifes- tation of hopes and aspirations for better educational opportunities. I am sure this yearbook will attest to your part in ful- Mr. A. Donald Bartoo, Principal of Disirict filling these hopes and aspirations. As the chief administrative officer of the Central District, I congratulate you and your sponsor, and extend to you best wishes on this, the “maiden voyage” of the Iroquoiati. Congratulations to the Class of 1956: Honor and pride is yours — members of the FIRST graduating class of Iro- quois Central High School! You are making tradition and leaving footprints for all to follow. Your training will be tested by the demands of the world. With knowledge, with the skills to earn a living, with truth and sincerity as your shield, may you become worthwhile citizens of our great nation. I shall recall with much pleasure and happiness each member of the Class of 1956. Mr. Russell E. Corser, High School Principal GUIDANCE SERVICES Mr. Griffith, guidance counselor, discusses future plans with a senior. Dr. Shaver, school physician, checking to make sure that the Iroquois pupils stay in good health. Mrs. Neidig, school nurse, administers first aid to a student. HEALTH 8 Transportation Our bus drivers, safe and dependable, in fair or stormy weather. Mr. Dabb, Supervisor of Trans- portation, Mrs. Aldrich, Mrs. Scheifla, Mrs. Osta, Mrs. Hauber, Mrs. Blicincistcr, Mrs. Sly, Mr. Arnholt, Mr. Griffiths, Jr., Mr. Dabb. Mr. Bridg- man, Mr. Rutecki, Mr. Blicincistcr, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Sharpe. These drivers were absent: Mr. Berry, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Goehle, Mr. Hockens, Mr. Holman, Mr. Lopcr. Office Our clerical staff, always cheerful and coopera- tive. Mr. Langendorfer, Mrs. VanHooser, Mrs. Maintenance Tyler, Mrs. Robinson. Cafeteria These people keep our school clean, with everything in good working order. Seated: Mr. Max- son, head custodian for the high school, Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Christ- ensen. Standing: Mr. Chimera, supervisor of maintenance. This staff carefully and courteously satisfies our appetites. Miss Tomlinson, dietitian, Mrs. Ful- lington, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Koch, Mrs. Marzolf, Mrs. Tolsma, Mrs. Rutecki. 9 AREAS AND This beats “The Ole Swimming Hole.' The Library, Place of all knowledge. 10 Looking down the Main Corridor. Our Cafeteria, “Good Food at Low Prices.' FACILITIES know they arc attending one of the best of schools. Where the Secretaries of Tomorrow prepare themselves. Looking down the Junior High Wing. The Kitchen in the Home Economics Department, Training Center for Future Homemakers.” One of our Metal Shops. 11 A place of learning. All the world's a stage,” but this is ours at Iroquois. Main entrance to our auditorium. FACULTY Mr. Alfred Bailey Mrs. Ester K. Benjamin Mr. William Bondi CITIZENSHIP MATHEMATICS SCIENCE EDUCATION Miss Constance Bowers Miss Diane Clinton Mr. Albert Comfort LIBRARIAN CITIZENSHIP INDUSTRIAL ARTS EDUCATION Mr. Elwood F. Eaton Miss Louise E. Ewart Mrs. Nancy J. Foster MUSIC HOME ECONOMICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Thomas H. Gibbons Mr. Frederick C. Hoppe Mr. Ernest House SCIENCE ENGLISH BUSINESS Mrs. Ruth K. Bosch ENGLISH Miss Joanne C. Dcisig ENGLISH Mr. Norman Foster PHYSICAL EDUCATION it M Mr. Raymond Kelly ENGLISH 14 Mr. Donald Lamp ART Miss Suzanne Magavero LANGUAGE Miss Mary Ellen Morgan PHYSICAL EDUCATION Miss Jean E. Seaward ENGLISH Mr. Milton Latimer PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Robert Manchester MATHEMATICS Mr. G. Donald Rathgcbcr MUSIC Mrs. Dorothy Scileman HOME ECONOMICS Mr. Robert Lewis INDUSTRIAL ARTS Mrs. Marion Mann MATHEMATICS Mr. Dennis Ryan ENGLISH Mr. 1 . Leslie Shaw CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION Mr. Clifford F. Ludcrs AGRICULTURE Mr. James McC.ready SCIENCE Mr. William J. Saul, Jr. CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION Miss Ina Mae Van Busk irk BUSINESS 15 V� • ‘i' ‘ • ! EL Darryl J. Crowe, President “Tony” Ambition: Time life to the fullest. Lawrence Raufmann, Vice-President “Larry” Ambition: Be a success in every- thing I do. HD ,(D flCD (ED C3 ns % Barbara Offhaus, Secretary “Barb” Ambition: Be a success. Lynne Pierce, Treasurer “Lynn Ann” Ambition: Marry Roy. 18 Robert A1 meter “Bob” Ambition: To travel. Onofria Basilc “Nora” Ambition: To go to business school. Nance Bleekman Nan” Ambition: Put “Cheaper by the Dozen” on Broadway. Alton Blinston “Whitcy” Ambition: Own a new Mercury. Marlene Brcidcnstcin “Frankie” Ambition: Enjoy life. Judith Ann Burkhard “Judy Ambition: Be a successful artist. 19 Leona Cook “Cookie” Ambition: Be a secretary. Tames Foss “Jim” Ambition: Play baseball. t Gail Drews “Gay” Ambition: Nursing Career. William Foss “Bill” Ambition: Sports announcer. Lawrence Dustin “Dusty” Ambition: Own a Mercury. Ann Gallic “Annie” Ambition: Be a successful sec- retary. 20 Betty George “Bets Ambition: Be a happy success. William Green “Willie” Ambition: Live a success. m A;v‘ Elizabeth Groben “Becky” Ambition: Live, love, and be happy. Walter Hcrbart “Walt” Ambition: Go to college. Albert Holzbom Al” Ambition: Own a Ford Thun derbird. Ronald Hudson “Ro k” Ambition: Land an ambition. 21 James T. Hurd “Jim” Ambition: Be a civil engineer. Richard Janosz “Richie” Ambition: Be successful in every- thing I do. Helene Kcele “Dimples” Ambition: Obtain a M. R. S. degree. Sophie Koszuta “Soph” Ambition: Clerical work. Arthur Kalle “Art” Ambition: Graduate from college. Ronald Krzyzan Ron” Ambition: Be original. 22 Malcom Lerch “Mai” Ambition: Be a minister. Carolyn Maxson “Carol” Ambition: Be a secretary. Judith Marky “Judy Ambition: Become Dr. Marky. Jeanette Michalski “Janet” Ambition: Private secretary. Paul Mausteller “Mausey” Ambition: Own a 1970 Cadillac. Marilyn Montz “Dimples” Ambition: Be a nurse. Audrey Murzynski “Aud” Ambition: Private secretary. Robert Newton “Fox” Ambition: Be a wild life con- servationist. Roger Nat trass “RogM Ambition: Be a draftsman. Raymond Nicpon ‘‘Red ’ Ambition: Be a machinist. Marie Newton “Newt” Ambition: Make someone happy. Sandra Parkinson “Sandy” Ambition: Be an artist. 24 Linda Phillips “Lucy” Ambition: Airline stewardess and travel. Frederick Radder “Fred” Ambition: Own a Thunderbird. Suzanne Post “Suzie” Ambition: Become a R. N. Earl P. Reeder “Early” Ambition: Run a truck farm. Elizabeth Ann Pouthier “Beth Ann” Ambition: Be an interior dec orator. Roberta S. Reid “Sal” Ambition: Be a private secretary. 25 James Reuther 4« I � � Jim Ambition: Own a new Chevrolet. Nancy Sklarski “Nance” Ambition: Become a teacher. ■ Nancy L. Rider “Blondic” Ambition: Airline stewardess. Mary Ann Stangl “Lanie” Ambition: Marry L. I). 2 i i Helen C. Sicglc “Cathy” Ambition: Be a success. Pauline Ann Stiles “Stella” Ambition: Always be happy. Leonard H. Strang “Len” Ambition: Learn arc welding in the Navy. v Carol Straub “Carol” Ambition: Be successful. “Sully” Ambition: Become a Mrs. James Swierski “Jim” Ambition: Be a commercial artist. Paul W. Stroh “Paul” Ambition: Be a farmer. Judith Anne Upton “Judy” Ambition: Make people happy. 27 Ronald Wangclin “Ron Ambition: Own a Pierce Arrow. Daniel Warchocki “Chuckle Ambition: Finish customizing my Dodge. The honor of being members of the first graduating class of IROQUOIS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is yours. Sincere wishes for success and happiness in whatever you do, wherever you go. THE YEARBOOK STAFF John Wheeler “Jack Ambition: Engineering. Patricia Welker Pat Ambition: Be a success. Bradley Will “Will Ambition: Make a fortune. The History of the Class of 1956 We take you back to September, 1955. The place is Iroquois Central High School, which I know well since I was one of the first seniors to attend there. On the opening day of school, one question prevailed in my mind. Is this a senior which I see before me, so painstakingly trying to find his way to class, or is it just an illusion of the mind? Ah, sweet memories! I shall never forget the melodious ham- mering of the men working on the auditorium, the one and only waterless swim- ming pool in the world, gym classes in the brisk 40° temperature on our lovely campus of soft mud. One day our senior boys’ home room was presented with a real electric clock to cover the hole in the wall, and a public address system so we no longer would have to miss Mr. Corser’s comments on the college football standings. Although our auditorium wasn't ready, we managed to have assemblies in the cafeteria and gymnasium. Throughout the ye r a fine athletic tradition of good sportsmanship and fair play was maintained both in victory and defeat. 1 he fine spirit shown by our- students at the athletic events and social affairs is some- thing of which we can be justifiably boastful. This very yearbook is an example of the “Iroquois spirit” that prevails throughout the activities of the school. Many special departments afford us with opportunity for non-academic expression. I am sure that every senior who has come to Iroquois Central will consider this year one of the best he has spent at any school. Our new facilities and equipment, our administration and faculty, our conscientious maintenance and service staffs, and our loyal student body make Iroquois a school of which we can really be proud. We, the class of 1956, with our varied high school backgrounds, will take inspira- tion from our short stay at Iroquois as we emerge triumphantly into the world of tomorrow. Senior Poll GIRL BOY Most athletic Nance Bleekman Ron Krzyzan Nicest personality Judy Upton Darryl Crowe Best looking Audrey Murzynski Larry Kaufmann Most likely to succeed Judy Marky Malcom Lerch Best sense of humor Sue Sullivan Bill Green Best dressed Nancy Sklarski Walt Herbart Most artistic Judy Burkhard Dan Warchocki Most original Sue Post Earl Reeder Most studious Sue Post Malcom Lerch Most courteous Carol Straub Darryl Crowe Most reliable Lynne Pierce Earl Reeder Most efficient Lynne Pierce Darryl Crowe Most sociable Sandra Parkinson Darryl Crowe Most bashful Beth Ann Pouthier Bob Newton Most admired Barb Offhaus Ron Krzyzan 29 Senior Secrets Name Robert Almeter Onofria Basile Nance Bleekman Alton Blinston Marlene Breidenstein Judith Burkhard Leona Cook Darryl Crowe Gail Drews Lawrence Dustin Janies Foss William Foss Ann Gattie Betty George William Green Elizabeth Groben Walter Herbart Albert Holzborn Ronald Hudson James T. Hurd Richard Janosz Arthur Kalle Lawrence Kaufmann Helene Keele Sophie Koszuta Ronald Krzyzan Malcom Lerch Judith Marky Paul Mausteller Carolyn Maxson Marilyn Montz Jeanette Michalski Audrey Murzynski Roger Nattrass Marie Newton Pastime Anything to amuse myself Painting and Sewing Kidding “Little One” Working on cars Parties Horseback riding Horseback riding Pat Roller skating Being with M.A.S. Sports Sports Playing records With ? E. M. Radio and R. W. Driving my boss’s jag” Hunting Study Halls Tinkering Hunting Hunting Hunting Being with friends Reading Watching the cheerleaders practice Singing With him Hunting Riding the bus down Route 16 Swimming at Shirkston Painting Playing the piano Going to the Zanzibar With Bob Memory Old times My trip to Cleveland Junior play All September 23, 1955 Colorado and I.C.H.S. Cheerleading The day we beat Pine Hill 25-12 Iroquois Central June 30, 195-1 Can’t say Cornell I.C.H.S. April 6, 1953 Counting freckles Singing in the All-State Choir A summer weekend So much That would be telling Every day Old times at E.A.H.S. The day I owned my own car Beating Alden Senior year at I.C.H.S. My sister’s wedding Physics class Summer camp Senior men at E.A.H.S. Elma No. 8 The good old days at Bolivar I.C.H.S. Senior year at Iroquois Cheerleading My car Senior year at I.C.H.S. Pet Peeve Watching women suffer Snobby people “Spikes” A show off Gum snappers Conceited people People who make me blush Maudlin people Boys Women who smoke A know-it-all Book reports Income tax Two-faced people People Women who smoke and drink Broken bones Female smokers Show-offs Pompous people TV commercials Income tax Unsociable people Sarcastic people Getting up mornings Red convertibles Insincere people People with no initiative Women drivers Homework Sarcastic people Two-faced people People who are late Bashful girls People who are too sweet 30 Senior Secrets Name Pastime Memory Pet Peeve Robert Newton Hunting Elina No. 3 People who drink Raymond Nicpon Hunting A good night’s rest Wise guys Barbara Offhaus Cheerleading My senior year at I.C.H.S. Not enough time Sandra Parkinson Art My 18th birthday People who make fun of others Linda Phillips Layout staff Trip to Ohio People who talk behind my back Lynne Pierce Radio and R. M. Meeting Roy Women smoking and drinking Suzanne Post Being with people Senior chorus with Mr. Eaton Unfriendly people Beth Ann Pomhier Listening to music N.Y.C. trip Sunday drivers Frederick Radder Hunting The day 1 got my car Our bus Drivers Earl Reeder Sleeping and eating Layout staff of the yearbook People who use high words Roberta Reid Listening to music High school days Getting up in the morning James Reuther Cars Football Lenny’s money Nancy Rider Town Line on Saturday nights That would be telling Short week-ends Helen Siegle Being with Mom, Dad, and Charlie My senior year at Iroquois People who know-it-all Nancy Sklarski Making my own clothes Seeing my niece for the first time Good-byes Mary Ann Stangl Riding in the gray Ford June 30, 1954 Short week-ends Pauline Stiles Having fun E.A.H.S. Narrow minded people Leonard Strang Phoebe The roar of the “33” Jim’s Junkers Carol Straub Playing the piano and organ School days Two-faced people Paul Stroll Hunting The roar of the 1956 Lincoln Women drivers Suzanne Sullivan Parties and friends My senior year at Iroquois A certain sarcastic boy James Swierski Running after school buses My senior year at Iroquois Alarm clocks Judith Upton Riding Flecka Senior year at I.C.H.S. Dissatisfied people Ronald Wangelin Playing cards Playing football at I.C.H.S. Stuck-up girls Daniel Warchocki Customizing cars All of them Bermuda shorts Patricia Welker Taking care of people I.C.H.S. Women drivers John Wheeler Driving at night Senior year at Iroquois Women drivers Bradley Will Automobiles Driving a Model A” 31 Stock cars Class Prophecy In order to learn what the future holds for us, the senior class called on the spirits of three Iroquois medicine men. 1st Spirit: When shall we three meetum again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain? 2nd Spirit: When the school year's done, when gradu- ation's lost or won. 3rd Spirit: There to meet-um with senior class. The scene shifts to Iroquois Central School. Sud- denly the lights go out and the three ghostlike forms enter the room. A senior: Speak, thou spirits, speak. 1st Spirit: Before many moons shall pass, great things will happen to the braves and maidens who gradu- ate from Iroquois. 1st Spirit: Come, apparitions come, and reveal the future. 1st Apparition: There shall be a great metropolis where our present communities stand. Senior: Why, that nurse looks like Sue Post, and Mari- lyn Montz is with her. Voice in the background: Dr. Marky wanted in sur- gery, Dr. Marky. 2nd Spirit: I shall call on another apparition. 2nd Apparition: You now see an office building with atomic typewriters, capable of typing one thousand words a minute, and supervised by Audrey Murzyn- ski, Jeanette Michalski, and Sally Reid. The mes- sages are transmitted by a mental telepathy system invented by Carolyn Maxson and perfected by Leona Cook and Barb Offhaus. Senior: Who owns that company? Apparition: Bradley Will and Richard Janosz who have become quite prominent in the business world. Senior: This must be an advertising company because I see artists Jim Swierski, Sandy Parkinson, and Judy Burkhard at work. Another Senior: Tell us more, apparition. Apparition: Killer” Jim Reuther is scheduled to wrestle Farmer” Earl Reeder. The match will be held in a beautiful auditorium designed by Jim Hurd and Jack Wheeler, top engineers in this area. Another Senior: Listen, there's the voice of Bill Foss. I hear he’s a well-known announcer. Our cham- pionship professional football team is composed of Larry Kaufmann, Darryl Crowe, Ron Krzyzan, and Bill Green. 3rd Spirit: I will now show you the Elma Airport. Senior: Oh, I see Linda Phillips and Nancy Rider. They must be stewardesses. Another Senior: And there are Sue Sullivan and He- lene Keele coming back from their latest trip around the world. I also see Bob Almeter taking off for Europe and Danny Warchocki returning from the moon where he cornered the market on green cheese. The spirits again take us into the business world to show us Sophie Koszuta, a successful clerical worker, and Nora Basile, secretary to one of the city's leading lawyers. Indulging in household tasks we find Marie Newton, Lynne Pierce, Carol Straub, and Mary Ann Stangl who have answered the wedding bells. 3rd Spirit: Do you wish to be entertained? You can watch Judy Upton's trained horse act, hear the singing of Betty Groben, or watch our most attrac- tive and demure actress, Nance Bleekman, starring in “Cheaper by the Dozen,” which was a smash hit on Broadway. Noticing the beautiful interior decoration of some of the new homes, we learned that they were the work of Beth Ann Pouthier. One of the largest used car lots in the world, spe- cializing in old Ford Thunderbirds, Mercurys, and 1940 Eldorados, is operated by Larry Dustin, A1 Holz- born, Paul Mausteller, A1 Blinston, and Fred Radder. Student: What about some of the others? 1st Spirit: Walt Herbart and Art Kalle graduated from college. Lenny Strang served in the Navy and is now an arc welder, working with Ray Nicpon, who is a machinist. Nancy Sklarski has just begun teach- ing a new math course in differential calculus at Iroquois Central, and teaching agriculture are Paul Stroh and Jim Foss. Bob Newton is a wild life sur- veyor for the government and Rog Nattrass is a draftsman. 2nd Spirit: Perhaps you wonder about the other grad- uates of your class. I shall call on the third appa- rition. 3rd Apparition: I am now taking you to a meeting of the leading citizens of the community, all of whom have become successful in their respective fields. In this group you find: Gail Drews, Ron Hudson, Mar- lene Breidenstein, Ann Gattie, Betty George, Cathy Siegle, Ann Stiles and Pat Welker. The group is being addressed by Rev. Malcom Lerch, well-known preacher, who reminds them of the importance of their high school background in shaping their lives. 3rd Spirit: You have seen the future and what it holds for you. It is up to you to make it so. 82 CLASSES ::r. K vy: r ■ -; v ?. • J Vj - VV - • Vs - . fifv ■ , .«?'• • J.vVAVjv; s.- • m €3) Row 1: Maclver, C., Schoenthal, B., Church, B., Lctson, B., Moore, D., Glownia, C. Secretary, Holzborn, L., Johnson, H., Bork, P., Weil, L., Bodekor, B. Row 2: White. L., Brookman, P., Lloyd, J., Vinton, D. Treasurer, Merz, G. President, Offhaus, T. Vice president, Lane, D., Streif, C., Reid, R. Row 3: Zydel, R., Winkler, J., Carlson, K., Langendorfer, A., Handy, M., Kurtz, J., Harrington, A., Allen, E., O’Brien, P., Morad, F. Row 4: Jones, H., Johnson, R., Stewart, R„ Reichert, W., Newton, C„ Monnin, W., Bartoo, D., Hanley, T„ French, D., Marzolf, J. r Row 1: Meacham, B.. Boiler, C.. Krieger. B.. Schunk, M.. Hollowood, L„ Eichler, M., Northrup, S„ Schaub, H., Pitz, H., Grad. B., Booher, B. Row 2: Hartman. L.. Phillips, N„ Suchy, J„ Schlyer, P„ Allen, P., Jerome, N„ Kelly, G„ Spink. R., Zaidel, R., NicolofT, G.. O’Connell, J. Row 3: Rcin- holtz, E„ Gattie, F„ Fintak. C., Ulrich, J., Tober, F„ Olszewski, A„ Martin, K., Bartlett, J„ Schoen- thal, G„ Schasel, M. Row 4: Kephart. D., Nichols. R., Schneider, M., Matthews. M., Claycomb, R., Bridgman. J., Benzel, D., Cyrulik, M., Donlon, P., Pruski, S. Row 1: Edwards, M., Johnson. K.. Rcigh, R.. Soanes, S., Unverdorben, S., Post, T. Row 2: Gra- ham. J., Lloyd. J.. Ziebarth, N., Schascl. M., Tuck, N., Kohler, B.. Lischcr, B.. Hayden. P.. Smith, L., Militello, M. Row 3: Dean, F.. Maxson, D., Kloc. P., Newton. D.. Van Lew, E., Har- wood. W., Kelly, R., Beutlcr, K., Pucci, M.. Zimmermann, M. Row 4: Warchocki. J.. Ernesto. P., Berg. B., Hoffman. H., Malccki, S., Maze, S., Moore, K.. Ticfel. A.. Drushier, M., McCormick. P., Kingsley, B. Row 5: Robinson. B.. Schneider, L., Roberts, H.. Rickcrt, H., Cursons, L.� Krieger. R., Schrocdcr, R., Lippert, L., Arnold, J., Kcclc, W. Row I: Smith, K., Metzger, M., Wheeler, K., Armitage, P.. Munn, V., Tomlinson, L. Row 2: Bos, A.. Pouthier, J., Calkins. J., Joy, R.. Gattie. N., Souder, P., Bush, C., Kaminski, H., Hurd, J., Fullington, S., Drushler, P. Row 3: Moritz, D.. Jakiel, R.. Sexton. M., Schocnthal, J., Zoeller. P.. Gee, C.. Scheider, R., Penn. R.. Sly, M., Weiss, R. Row 4: Nolan, T., Bliemeistcr, R., Filipo- wicz, R., Handy, D., Heintz, C., Bernhardt. J., Will, J., Kicnholz. B., Smith, D„ Schmidt, H.. Miller, T. Row 5: Kaminski. G., Wright, B., Van Lew, E., Van Houscn, F., Shaffer, J., Coats- worth, R.. Clark, D., Hausaucr, J., Friedhaber, K., Obcrlc, P. 35 Row 1: R. Stressing, R. Schascl, D. Makowski, E. Gingcrick, S. Hager, J. McCutchcon, J. Ockler. A. Foss. Row 2: L. Harrison, B. Hcitman, A. Pruski, E. Darbcc, S. Carlson, J. Musial, F. Youngers, J. Codd, I). Hinterberger, P. Ernesto, S. Cook, D. Wooster. Row ): L. Larwood, R. Brookman, E. Kay, D. Strcichcr, T. Noell, C. Kelly, C. Pruski, D. Berner. R. Pucci, N. Blinston. G. Bcitcr. Row 4: S. Fellows, M. Dabb, N. Burke, D. Grotke, S. Breidenstcin, S. Hudson, G. Hintcrberger, P. Bork, A. Allen, J. Friedhabcr, M. Hollowood, J. Bean, H. Bartlett, R. Arnst. Row 1: Claxton, R.. Schneider. F., Hosier. W., Tierce, L., Perrin, D., Wagner, T., Fisher, C., Patterson, D., Ellison, R. Row 2: Hunt, C., Schrader, B., Hurst, R., Orr, S., Sanl orn, J., Osborne, P., Clark. D., Armitage, I)., Matchulat, B., Morris, S., Sullivan, M., Foss, S. Row 3: Guard. D., Creps, G., Boyd, D., Kecm, P., Klas, P., Cook, G., Kotlarski, J., Ott, R.. Hill, E., Frantz, R. Row 4: Goller, J., Kirsch, J., Scheifla, J., Marky, M., Silleman, D., Bodekor, J., Pfender, S., Reid, D., Pfender, K., Stiles, S., Filipski, B. Row 5: McDonald, J., Beidler, G., Monnin, F., Schreglman, 1)., BufTum, J., Krischan. K., Niedzwiccki, R., Reimer, T., Bantle, P. Row 6: Pierce, S., Wheeler, J.. McLaughlin, V., Jakubowski, D., Gattie, J., Jandzinski, J. 36 Row 1: Rickcrt, N.. Lcasurc, B., Way, L., Slade, J., Krischan, L., Raymond, G., Bridgman. N., Lucas, C. Row 2: Boiler, B., Bove, E., Jones. C.. Pfitzingcr, E.. Stevens, P.. Rcuther, J., Dehn, S., Aldrich, W., Mathews, R., Dabb, S., Monnin, L., Shank. K. Row 3: Wadell, A., Hickey, R., Willard, R., Wheeler, F., Knell, W.. Denton, R., Donohue, E., Wolf, J.. Kaminski, R.. Cursons, R., Kuttcr, H., Wheeler, D. Row 4: James, K., Wheeler. K.. Stradtman, J.. Conrad. J., Creps, M.. Campbell, L., Carson, S., OfThaus, S., Arnholt. K., Michalski, D., Sullivan. S. Row 5: Pentz, E., I.anc, P.. Conley, C.. Schocnthal, R., Thomas, D., Kingsley, R., Majchszak, L., Derkovits, M., Holtz, W., Vvkson, M. Row 1: Allen, D.; Miller, J.; Northrup, S.; Nattrass, M.; Gilbert. S.; Maier, S.; F.isenhauer, J.; Szwaczkowski, C.; Colin. B.; Tobcr, D. Row 2: Phillips. J.; Wells, D.; Raddcr, C.; Thurston. S.; Heineman, S.; O'Brien, P.; Zydel, J.; Wangelin, N.; I ngendorger. M.; Prior, S.; Donohue, P.; Sullivan, B. Row 3: Knoth, R.; Ramsey, R.; Jones, R.; Bender, D.; Windahl, W.; Mathis. G.; Moffitt, H.; Becker, A.; Baker. D.; Kane. R.; Newton. J. Row 4: Pucci. J.; I aPlaca, C.; Tierce. L.; Vanhouscn, J.; Wcsolowski. J.; Michalski, M.; Dabb, D.; Hartman, A.; Lappo, D.; Monnin, M.; Hayden, J. Row 5: Frost. J.; Gill, E.; Ostolski. F.; Best, J.; Robinson. R.; Ulrich, W.; Ertel, D.; Price, N.; Yount, V.; Blair, G.; Griffith, K. 37 Row 1: Jeffrey, S.; Moritz, M.; Donohue. K.; Ludwig. S.; Rehate, S.; Frye, N. Row 2: Blinston, J. Duffin, P.; Coming, M.; Van Sickle, M.; Darbce, B.; Sailsbury, P.; Noell, T.; Best, B.; Offhaus, J. Offaus, D.; Illig, J.; Du Moulin, L. Row 3: Wallace, J.; Schocnthal, H.; Hill, R.; Moffett, J. Bender, J.; Fintak, H.; Jerome, F.; Wedemeyer, G.; Lafko, P.; Buchbinder, R.. Rice, D.; Wagner H.; McCarthy, D. Row 4: Smith, B.; Schroglman, L.; Ostalski, S.; Ludwig. S.; Shoemaker, S. Zieziuld, S.; Buffum, P.; Maleki, D.; Pruski, D.; Stier, L.. Rutecki, B.; Bartlett, S. Row 5: Ramin ski. E.; Hurst. J.; Simme. R.; Robinson, R.; Roberts, P.; Newell, D.; Macaluso, T.; Ackerman, A. Ernesto, F.; Vines, T.; Siebcrt, D.; Frost, D. Row 6: Wheeler, F.; Flick, R.; Rozcski. R.; Hill, J. Heitman, F.; Emery, R.; Flaig, A.; Russell, R.; Schefller, G.; Dickens, D.; Schmidt, R. Row 1: Letson, J.; Perrin. J.; Bcrrigan, S.; Gilbert, J.; Souder, J.; Leasurc, D.; Korczynski, B.; Webber. C.; Wooster, D. Row 2: Morris. J.; Smith. J.; Reed, R.; Grahm, D.; White. C.; Luders, A.; Ryska, A.; Kohler, L.; Larkin. S.; Yacobush, L.; Smith, K.; Handy, J.; Boyd, P. Row 3: Maze. R.; Sparks, G.; Baudcr. H.; Nye, K.; Johnson, L.; Lathrop, D.; Reimcr, E.; Maclver, T.; Campell. P.; Dobbins, D.; Codd, D.; Claycomb, D.; Way. E. Row 4: C.ryan, K.; Kirsch, C.; Fagan, P.; Sklarski, B.; Pearce. B.; Kay, V.; Clark, D.: Goller, M.; Gee. H.; Field, M.; Briggs, A.; Tyler, N. Row 5. Monnin, R.; Dunn, R.; Phillips, RBridgman. M.; Balcerzak, R.; Olson, R.; Frisch, E.; Johnson, R.; Hollowood, R.; MacDonald, D.; Lippman, T.; Hinterbergcr, D. Row 6: Davies, R.; Derkovirz, P.; Edward, R.; Maurer, D.; Smith, E.; Winiewicz, P.; Mycek, J.; Reid, D.; Maltbie, F.; Grey, J.; Helmich, J. 3g ACTIVITIES Nk v � „ v v 3 ;• 7 . '.J Yearbook Staff TYPISTS, standing: Murzynski A., Maclver C., Northrup S.t Kurtz J., and OIzcwski A. Seated: Maxson C., and Basilc N., co-chairmen. ART STAFF: Raddcr F.. Kric- gcr B., Burkhard J., (co editor of yearbook) Standing: War chocki D.. Parkinson S., Martin K.. and Montz M. LAYOUT STAFF, standing: Reeder E., Mr. Ryan, yearbook adviser, Rider N., reading clock- wise with Phillips L., Seated before adviser: Reid S., Weil L., Booher B., Blcekman N., Gattie A., Mcacham B., and Pouthier B. A. LITERARY AND PHOTOG- RAPHY: Jones H., Drews G., chairman of photography, Stand- ing: Glownia C., and Lcrch M., Literary co-chairman, Upton J., (co-editor of yearbook) and Post S„ Literary co-chairman. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, seated: Groben E., Church B.. Carlson K., Pierce L., chairman, Schocnthal B., Harrington A., Straub H., Michalski J., treasurer, and Northrup S., Standing: Straub C., and Holzborn L. , 40 LIBRARY STAFF Seated: J. Graham, F. Tober, (G. Drews, half standing), M. Schasel, B. George, K. Moore, C, Szwaczkowski. Standing: A. Murzynski, C. Siegle. J. Ulrich, B. Kienholz, C. Heintz, J. Michalski, K. Wheeler, J. Calkins, N. Bridgman, Miss Bowers, (Faculty Adviser). AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS STAFF Seated: L. Hartman, L. Tomlinson, F. Hayden. Standing: E. Fentz, L. Strang, F. Murzynski, T Miller, R. Stresing, R. Miley, L. Schneider. J. Reuther. SENIOR Row 1: M. Stangl. M. Rrcidenstcin. P. McCormick, K. Johnson, C. Maclver, N. Rider, C. Straub. Row 2: B. Church. G. Russell. K. Carlson, S. Parkinson, A. Stiles, B. Offhaus. E. Groben, L. Phillips. Row 3: K. Wheeler, C. Glownia. B. Bodekor. A. Harrington. S. Reid, B. Boohcr. C. Maxson. P. Armitage. N. Bleekman. Row 4: F. Tober, J. Bartlett, A. Olszewski. N. Phillips, R. Nichols, T. Offhaus. M. Sexton. J. Schaffer, T. Miller. D. French. SEVENTH GRADE CHORUS Row 1: K. Amholt, E. Pfitzinger, S. Dabb, D. Wooster, P. O’Brien, S. Sullivan, L. Hanley, B. Boiler, J. Reuther, S. Offhaus, C. Radder, N. Wangelin, I). Michalski, J. Stradtman. Row 2: J. Sanborn, N. Birdginan, L. Campbell, G. Raymond, C. Jones, S. Carlson, D. Tober, D. Baker, R. Kaminski, E. Pcntz, A. Allen, J. Musial, S. Heincinan, C. Lucas, K. James, M. Marky, P. Osborne. Row 3: T. Kozak, R. Hurst, D. Grotke, G. Hintergerger, S. Hudson, S. Orr, P. Bantle, J. Ockler, T. Jones, J. Best, R. Ramsey, J. Wolf, R. Kane, D. Schreglman, P. Youngers, S. Morris, J. Kirsch, S. Dehn. Row 4: P. Stevens, J. Phillips, B. Schrader, M. Sullivan, D. Allen, J. Miller, C. Szwaczkowski, S. Maier, N. Rickcrt, P. Bork, J. Scheifla, L. Tierce, D. Dabb, J. Zydel, S. Thurston. Row 5: M. Nattrass, E. Filipski, J. VanHouscn, L. Way, J. Buffum, V. Yount, R. Hill, K. Griffith, E. Hill, A. Becker, G. Blair, W. Holtz, S. Carson, S. Northrup, S. Stiles. C. A. Hunt. CHORUS Row 1: R. Reigh. H. Hoffman, L. Holzbom, A. Murzynski, L. Smith, L. Weil. J. Michalski. Row 2: H. Schaub, M. Eichler, N. Ziebarth, H. Kaminski. J. Lloyd, S. Northrup, B. Schoenthal, M. Schascl. Row 3: N. Sklarski, F. Welker, M. Newton, B. Meacham, S. Soanes, S. Koszuta, K. Martin, K. Smith, S. Fullington. Row 4: R. Nattrass, H. Schmidt, R. Coatsworth, C. Gee. M. Lerch, G. Nicoloff, Wm. Harwood. D. Handy, M. Montz, S. Post. Mr. El wood F. Eaton — Director of Choruses JUNIOR CHORUS Row I: D. Offhaus, H. Gee, L. Yacobush, D. Malecki, C. Webber, M. Moritz, P. Boyd, J. Handy. A. Ryszka, L. Kohler, B. Smith, C Lucas, D. Clark. Row 2: M. Goller, S. Larkin, A. Luders, D. Reid, R. Hollowood, T. Maclver, E Smith, B. Korczynski, M VanSickle, B. Darbec, J. Mycek. M. Corning, C. White, D. Wooster, D. Graham, S. Zieaiula. Row 3: S. Jeffrey, P. Fagan, R. Reed, B. Best, T. Noell, A Briggs, C Kirsch, S. Shoemaker, J. Perrin. J. Offhaus, N. Tyler, K. Smith, J. Letson, B. Sklarski, J. Smith, J. Morris. Row 4: B. Rutecki, J. Miller, L. DuMoulin, S. Rekate, N. Frye, K. Donohue, S. Bartlett, D. Faost, T. Bender, R. Schmidt, J. Moffest. R. Russell, L. Slier, D. Pruski, D. Lcasure, P. Buffum, K. Cryan, M. Field, J. Illig. 43 BAND ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS PLAY FARMERS OF AMERICA FUTURE Seated, Row 1: E. Gingerrich, C. Kelly, P. Allen, R. Johnson, 1). Berner. N. Phillij s. Row 2, Seated: Mr. Luders,' (Adviser), P. Don Ion, (Vice-President), W. Foss, (Reporter), R. Hudson, (President), J. Foss, (Treasurer), J. Foss (Sentinel), R. Kelly, (Secretary), R. Pierce. Standing: R Pucci, P. Kcein, F. (.attic, K. Bculter, L. Lippert, R. Schneider, D. Perrin, J. Wheeler. P. Stroll, M. Sly, M. Schneider, A. Foss, M. Pucci, V. McLaughlin. Standing in background: R. Kreiger, T. Nolan. D. Guard. L. Blum. C. Fisher, B. Will, P. Klas, G. Schocnthal. Seated: H. Wagner, R. Frantz, T. Nocll, (L. I.arwood, President), (E. Kay, Vice President), P. Roberts, E. Smith. Standing: D. Reid, J. Hill, Mr. Hoppe, Adviser, D. Rauch, R. Schmit, M Vvkson, J. Knoth, T. Macaluso, R. Hill. JUNIOR RED CROSS STAMP CLUB Row 1: Miss Seaward, Adviser, I). Reid, B. Pouthier, J. Winkler, Vice President, L. Kaufmann, President, N. Tuck, Secretary, R. Jakiel, Treasurer, J. Michalski, R. Dunn, R. Hickey. Row 2: Mrs. Seileman, Adviser, A. Becker, W. Green, D. Rauch, A. Harrington, C. Fintak, P. Armitage, H. Schaub, J. Kirsch, P. Fagan, C. Kirsch, S. Thurston, V. Munn, J. Newton. J. Sanborn, J. Morris, Miss Bowers, Adviser. Row ): D. Smith. J. Kotlarski, L. Cursons, R. Balcerzak, P. Roberts, G. Schcttlcr, R. Johnson, P. Winiewicz, D. Dobbins, B. Schocnthal. C. Lucas, S. Prior, L. Tierce, J. Warchocki, P. Bork. ... BATON TWIRLERS Kneeling, Row 1: D. Hinterberger, C. Maclver, M. Hollowood. Standing Row 2: P. Souder, R. Joy, A. Olszewski, F. Tobcr (center), S. Unverdorben, S. Brcidcnstein, C. Hunt. LEADERS’ CLUB Row I: N. Rider, S. Sullivan, D. Moore, P. Welker, A. Stiles. J. Kurtz, M. Newton. C. Maclver, M. Breidenstcin. Row 2: Mrs. Bowen. Adviser, C. Siegle, S. Parkinson. J. Ulrich, C. Maxson. N. Bleckman, F. Tober, B. Mcacham, A. Olszewski, A. Harrington, Miss Morgan, Adviser. SENIOR HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Row 1: M. Newton, D. Handy, I . Drushlcr, J. Bartlett, B. Kohler, D. Armitage, K. Moore, H. Hoffman, J. Hurd, J. Codd, I). Silk-man. D. Moore, G. Russell. Row 2: A. Harrington, N. Rider, 1 . Ernesto, J. Burkhard, S. Foss, J. Scheifla, S. Fellows, H. Kaminski, J. Calkins, P. McCormick, T. Post, H. Johnson. I). Sellrcglman, B. Grad, S. Sullivan. Row 3: C. Maclvcr, I . Welker, M. Breidcnstcin. I . Osborne, M. P. Ernesto, J. Michalski, M. A. Stangl. K. Smith, P. Souder, J. Sanborn, L. Tomlinson, P. Hayden, J. Kurtz, A. Olszewski, C. Siegle. Row -f: A. Stiles, B. Mcacham, J. Graham. R. Reigh, M. Edwards, J. Lloyd, J. Kirsch, N. Ziebarth, B. Lishcr, P. Armi- tage. A. Murzynski. N. Gattie, A. Bos, B. Booher. Row 5: N. Bleekman. J. Ulrich, F. Toiler. M. Handy, M. Hollo wood. C. Boiler, S. Fullington, B. Bodekor. B. Offhaus, L. Cook, J. Bernhardt J. Friedhaber, B. Schrader, C. Heintz, B. George. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Row 1: J. Let son, S. Berrigan, J. Gilbert, B. Best, M. Corning, B. Darbec, D. Wooster, S. Larkin. Row 2: I). MacDonald, C. Jones, L. Yacobush, N. W angeli n, P. O'Brien, H. Gee, D. Clark, G. Raymond, D. MacDonald, P. Boyd, J. Handy. B. Smith, D. Malecki. Row 3: S. Ludwig, R. Reed. V. Kay, A. Luders, L. Krischan, P. Stevens, S. Zieziula, S. Shoemaker. D. Graham. D. Tober, B. Colin, D. Pruski, L. Slier. Row 4: I). Leasurc, N. Tyler, D. Allen, W. Aldrich, S. Carson. J. Van Housen, L. Hanley, J. Zydcl, K. Smith, A. Briggs, J. Eisenhauer, J. Morris, P. Buffum. Row 3: J. Slade, S. Thurston. K. Wheeler, M. Nattrass, S. Northrup, L. Fierce, S. Jeffrey, M. Moritz, S. Bartlett. C. Kirsch, L. Du Moulin, J. Perrin. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Barbara Offhaus SPORTS •. ..•• •£! v.fc Varsity Football Front Row: J. Rcuther, R. Nattrass. W. Green, L. Kaufmann. R. Waneelin. L. Dustin. D. Crowe. J. Hurd, (R. Krzyzan, Captain) G. Nicohoff. Middle Row: G. Merz, B. Zaidel, P. O’Brien, B. Reichert, D. Bartoo, D. French, D. Vinton, R. Spink. L. White, D. Schlyer. Last Row: Coach Foster, T. Offhaus, J. Marzolf, B, Coatsworth, H. Schmidt, T. Hanley, C. Newton, R, Krieger, C. Gee, D. Maxson. Coach Latimer. Walter Hcrbart, a senior, because of an injury, was unable to appear for the photograph. 1955 SCHEDULE Eden 0 Iroquois 39 Clarence 34 Iroquois 6 Springville 7 Iroquois 6 Sloan 12 Iroquois 26 Pine Hill 12 Iroquois 25 Alden 12 Iroquois 19 Our football team Ron Krzyzan, Captain-elect of our varsity eleven. bered as the first group of athletes to represent Iroquois Central School in var- sity competition. These gridders com- piled an enviable record, winning four games and losing two — one of these a heartbreaker to Springville by a 7-6 score. The Indians from Iroquois played hard and clean football, but win or lose, they displayed good sportsmanship at all times. Prospects are bright for next year, since not too many of this year’s letter- men are being lost through graduation. Head Coach Latimer and Assistant Coach Foster deserve much praise for the important role each played in mak- ing our initial season a most successful one. 52 JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Kneeling: J. Codd, K. Moore. Standing: H. Hoffman, D. Armitagc, D. Newton, B. Kohler. J. Hurd. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Row J: J. Sherlock, J. Jandzinski. M. Zimmermann, J. McCutcheon, F. Dean, J. Kotlarski, R. Schneider. Row 2: J. McCormick, H. Jones. L. Schneider, B. Doster, M. Sly, R. Frantz. R. Blie- meistcr, D. Smith. Row ): Coach Young, L. Cursons, R. Schroeder, L. Tierce, E. Vanlew, R. Mi ley, J. Kaminski, P. Klas, D. Moritz, B. Robinson, Coach McCready. 53 VARSITY BASKETBALL Co-Captain Denny Vinton Co-Captain Terry Hanley VARSITY BASKETBALL Inside Circle, kneeling in front: Coach McCready. Row 1: C. Newton, D. Maxson, G. Nicoloff, R. Krzyzan, R. Coatsworth, R. Spihk, D. French. Row 2 (Back): D. Vinton, T. Hanley, D. Bar- loo. D. Byrnes was a later addition to the squad. H. Jones and J. Lloyd were Managers. These cagers, the initial quintet to represent IRO- QUOIS, were hustling, aggressive competitors giving their best every quarter, regardless of the score. They made many more experienced clubs fight desperately for close victories. Good work, varsity!! Coach Mc- Cready, who took players with enthusiasm, taught them basketball know-how,” and molded them into a smoothly functioning team, has a twinkle in his eyes when he thinks of next season and the return of al- most his entire squad. The Indians will be out for scalps on the basketball trail next year. 54 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Center: Coach Young. H. Smith. Clockwise around the foul line: M. Zimmermann, R. Frantz. L. Cursons, R. Krieger, B. Bliemeister, F. VanHousen, E. Van Lew. P. Zoeller, B. Arnst. J. Mc- Cutcheon. LRESHMAN BASKETBALL Row 1, Kneeling: K. Griffith, F. Heilman, (J. Ockler, Captain), R. Kaminski, R. Hickey, 1). Rauch. Row 2, Standing: B. Balccrzak, L. Majchszak. N. Price, G. Cook, B. Krantz, R. Emery, Mr. Lewis, Coach. 55 SWIMMING On diving board: L. Tierce. R. Jakiel, J. YVarchocki, P. Brookman, F. Morad, L. Kaufmann. P. Mausteller. Standing in rear is Coach Latimer. WRESTLING Row 1: R. Kingsley. E. Reeder. D. Newton, J. Jandzinski. B. Harwood. E. Kay, 1). Makowski. R Ellinaon, M. Sly. Captain. Row 2: R. Miley, T. Offhaus. B. Zaidel, P. O’Brien, M. Schneider, D Kranc, J. Kelley. L. Hartman. Row 3: R. Schroeder, J. Julian. R. Filipowicz. C. Gee, L). War chocki, W. Reichert, W. Green. J. Marzolf. 56 Coach Foster SENIOR CLASS See page 29 for the special honor given to each of these seniors by their classmates. 58 Seniors on the yearbook staff. REMEMBER THE OLD SCHOOLS? Wales Hollow Blossom (Klma) Marilla No. 5 (former central headquarters for schools) North Star (Elma) Winspear Wales Center f 0 THERE HAVE BEEN SOME CHANGES MADE! New Elina Elementary (Girdle Road) Manila (old part) Manila (New Part) I'll West Elina Primary Wales MORE PICTURES THAT BRING BACK MEMORIES FOR SOME Elma No. 6 (center) Elina Village 62 Elina No. 4 (Maple Street; i VST , J v '• :' h v-f.. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Barbara Offhaus, senior attendant; Sue Northrop, junior attendant; Miss VanBuskirk, senior adviser, placing crown on Mary Ann Stangl. queen of the dance; Larry Dustin, king; Mr. Bondi, senior adviser; seniors Darryl Crowe and Ronald Krzyzan, attendants to the king. This picture will bring back many a sweet mem- ory in the hearts of those who attended the prom. The decorations, refreshments, and music helped to create an atmosphere in which a good lime was had by all. The king and queen. I.arry Dustin and Mary Ann Stangl. wearing their crowns, smile upon their subjects, as they stand at the helm of their ship of joy. COMMENCEMENT The Class of 1956 Mr. George Field, president of our Board of Education, congratulates Malcom Lerch, vale- dictorian. before presenting his diploma to him. Everyone stands to show his respect as our first graduating class enters. Mr. Russell Corser, Director of secondary educa- tion. Rev. Charles R. Straub, Rev. Herbert A. Bosch, Dr. Kenneth McFarland, Educational Consultant for General Motors Corporation, the principal speaker, Mr. A. Donald Bartoo, District Principal, and Mr. George Field, president of the Board of Education in a light moment be- fore the beginning of the program. A glimpse of our crowded auditorium on this important night. DEDICATION CEREMONY The Iroquois Central Schools were officially dedicated in a special service on May 13, 1956. Mr. George Field, president of the Board of Education, is addressing the assemblage. At his right are the following board mem- bers: Leon A. Piguet, Ralph Petersen, J. Howard Smith, Kenneth Parkinson, Colin C. Coats, and Karl Swenson. To his left is Mr. A. Donald Bartoo, district principal. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS The true culmination of the building of this school system lies not only in the dedication of its trunk or in the physical buildings, but also in the fruits of achievement by its students. Distinguishing themselves at Iroquois were the following: Nance Bleekman, win- ner of the Pan-Hellenic Award; Donald Bartoo, rep- resentative to Boys’ State: Georgianna Raymond, sec- ond best junior high speller in Erie County; John Jandzinski, junior high school winner in Americanism Essay Contest; Deborah Armitage, who won honorable mention in Erie County on junior high level for the same contest; Betty Schoenthal, girls' senior high win- ner in this essay contest; Malcom Lerch, senior high honorable mention in Erie County Americanism Essay Contest and delegate to Syracuse Citizenship Confer- ence; Richard Janosz, spelling champion of the senior high; Dennis Vinton, Denny French (also U.N. dele- gate), Carolyn Glownia, Kristine Martin, Darryl Crowe, Judith Upton, and Barbara Offhaus, all Syra- cuse delegates; Tom Noell, winner of Charles Palmer Davis Medal for Current Events; Ronald Stewart, cur- rent events award in senior high; Ronald Hudson, winner of F.F.A. Speaking Contest; George Merz, Leita May Weil, Judy Burkhard, and John Lloyd, all United Nations delegates, and Cynthia Lucas, alternate in the Erie County eighth grade spelling bee. Congratula- tions to all these students for their outstanding accom- plishments! 4 MUSIC The cast of the operetta Kitti- wake Island.” TRACK Row 1: YV. Green, P. Maustcllcr, R. Krzyzan (co-caplain). Coach Latimer, R. YVangelin (co- caplain). J. Wheeler, D. Crowe, R. Newton. Row 2: G. Merz, G. Nicoloff, W. Reichert. C. Newton, D. Vinton, D. Bario� , T. Oflhaus. H. Jones. Row 3: J. Jandzinski, L. Cursons, R. Coatsworth, R. Schrocdcr, R. Krieger, P. Zoeller, F. Van Heusen, M. Sly, D. Masson. Row 3: E. VanLew, R. Franz, P. Klas, J. Kotlarski, F. Dean, Coach Foster. Bill Green, winner of 1956 Division III shot put title. OUR RELAY TEAM: D. French, D. Vinton, R. YVangelin, and R. Krzyzan. Iroquois Iroquois Iroquois Iroquois Iroquois Iroquois 1956 SCHEDULE DIVISION III CONTEST 73 57 64 58 2 3 72 DIVISION 50 2 3 Holland Springville Pine Hill Eden Sloan CONTEST Lancaster 22 47 40 45 1 3 23 53 1 3 RESULTS OF DIVISION III TRACK AND FIELD MEET Iroquois 41 Pine Hill 16 Springville 33 Sloan 12 Eden 29 Holland 1 War bonnets off to the Chiefs from Iro- quois! Our braves — fast, strong, agile, and spirited — really earned their Chief- tain feathers at the Battle of Eden where they tomahawked all rival raiding par- ties to emerge as Champions of Division III in their first year on the war path. Undefeated in its own divisional dual meets, our track team climaxed a splen- did season by winning the Division III Track Meet. Iroquois is very proud of Coaches Latimer and Foster and of every member of the team. Their achievement appears even more remarkable when we 6 remember that there was no regulation track on which to practice — only make- shift pits, the loading circle, and the un- finished athletic field. The loss of Ron Krzyzan, senior and co-captain, who emassed 67 points, the highest individual score posted, will be greatly felt next year. Ron Wangelin, our other co-captain, will also be missing on the cinder lanes next spring. Our out- standing relay team ended its- season in full glory by speeding to the Section A title. GIRLS’ SWIMMING Row 1: S. Northrup. L. Krischan. K. Krischan. D. Wooster, S. Dehn. J. Sanborn. M. Breidenstein. K. Moore. I). Wooster. Row 2: P. Ernesto. B. Lischer, S. Jeffrey. A. Allen. M. Field. P. Bork, M. Handy. J. Scheifla. E. Allen. Row 3: P. Osborne. N. Rider. I). Arinitage. J. Hurd, L. Du- Moulin, F. Tobcr. M. Moritz. S. Carson. L. Way. Row 4: Miss Morgan. P. Ernesto. D. Allen. J. Ulrich, L. Tierce, A. Bos. B. Bodckor. S. Fullington. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Row 1: M. Breidcnstein, N. Rider. S. Sullivan, L. Cook. B. Bodckor, P. McCormick, J. Hurd, J. Ulrich. Row 2: M. Edwards, K. Johnson. R. Reigh, P. Ernesto, D. Moore, F. Tobcr, P. Bork. H. Kaminski. Row 3: Miss Morgan. B. Mcacham, A. Olszewski, N. Bleekinan, M. Newton. P. Welker, H. Hoffman, Mrs. Bowen. The casi of MEN ARE LIKE STREETCARS, sponsored by the junior class, lakes a well deserved curtain call. T. Hanley. W. Green, and R. Mr. John Dickie, midyear addi- The Art Club and adviser, Mr. Lamp. Krzyzan, winners of Lions Club lion to our business department, awards as outstanding athletes. The Can Can line really enlivened the P.T.A. Variety Show. A scene from the pageant presented by the Future Farmers of America. PATRON PAGE The persons or organizations listed below have generously contrib- uted to the district’s first yearbook. Our staff gratefully acknowl- edges their support. Adams Klehm Feed Mill Clinton and Bowen Garage — W. Wheeler Tokarz Garage — Southwestern and Transit Road Elina Auto Service Mr. Merle Reuther, Contractor Elina Elementary Parent Teachers’ Association Iroquois Central Parent Teachers’ Association Council West Elina Primary Parent Teachers’ Association Don F. Johnson and Sons G. C. Monhow General Store Marilla Rendezvous Marilla Parent Teachers’ Association Moore’s G. L. F. Feed Service Oscar Offhaus Garage Lillie Adams General Store LaPlaca Brothers, Feed Wales Elementary Parent Teachers’ Association Leland J. Foss Grocery Store Tunkey Chevrolet Garrison Supply House, Inc. Joseph E. Kalla, Vegetable Grower Iroquois Teachers’ Association Brigg’s Dairy The yearbook stall also wishes to thank the senior class for its financial aid, as realized from the sale of magazine subscriptions. AUTOGRAPHS This book printed by VELVATONE®, a special process of li graphic printing. Sole producers: Wm. J. Keller Inc., Buffalo, N No other printing firm is authorized to use the Vclvatonc met! Noble Alma Mater We pledge you our hearts today And we will never forsake thee Though we be far away. We love thy lovely campus Your colors red, white and blue lina Mater, Iroquois Central We pledge ourselves to you