La Conner High School - Pioneer Yearbook (La Conner, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1956 volume:

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N ' W , We The rudent ol The La L,r.nrer l-hgh School snncerely dedecaTe The, fhurly hffh Annual To John Rock our lalfhlul Ianrlor Johnny Rock has been a famrlnar and beloved frgure around La Conner Hugh School sunce mnefeen hundred and fwenfy one The role of a ganrfor Takes hard worlf pahence and a love ol efudenfs For The pas? fhnrfy hve years he has proved lhese To be his quallhes Therefore we are proud fo dedlcale lhus Annual lo hum ff 1 . -1 - . , . Tuu FALL DIVISION AL!TC3uRAPH , 1 I V T 1- n nw , ' v ' ' 4-x , 1 f - A-4' ARNOLD L RENNORD Senior Class Advisor Boys Club Advisor Mathematics Science MURIEL GURNEY ANNA VAN CLUTE Freshman Class Advisor Girls Club Advisor Home Economics Library English German s P Health JOHN HOWARD Sophomore Class Advisor History Biology JACK WHITTAKER Superintendent of La Conner Schools FLOYD THOMPSON Junior Class Advisor Tennis Coach Commercial Subiects WADE SCHROEDER F. F. A. Advisor Tennis Coach Vocational Agriculture W d Sh oo op DOUG E. MCGRATH Football and Track Coach Basketball and Baseball Coach PAUL HOMAN Drivers' Training ANNUAL STAFF Lelt to right: Assistant Editor, karl Fauser ' ANNUAL STAFF AT WORK Editor - Ken Miles Advertising Manager, Darrel Homan Business Manager, Roberta Bell Picture Editor, Marvin Sneff ln back: Colleen Peth, Marvin Sneff, Darrel Homan. Bottom row: Mary Dunlap, Ken Miles, Earl Fauser, Roberta Bello Five Front row Marvin Llllquist Bob Granger David Steiner Mickey Dalan Chuck Hedlund John Thein, Darrel Homan. Not pictured John Steiner Marvin Wilbur Charles Paul Duane Palmgren Clayton Steiner, Alva Damien, Billy Wilbur, Reggie Edward and FCOTBALL Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner ....,.....,. Conner ............ 40 SCORES Lynden Langley w,i, Monroe ,.., Oak Harbor Lake Slevens Granile Falls Twin Cifies .. Concrele .... HCMECOMING Queen - Deanie Hodge Senior Prmcess - LaVerne Greenwald Junior Princess - Colleen Peth 50Ph0m0fe PVIHCCSS - Patti Elsen Freshman Prmcess - Dnxne Maloy Seven ga , . 1 '.l,,y q U , ' - r vk 3-2' 1,-esxlai l i ,,'iX'f I -Q9 D 1 i ' ' vw, . Top rowz Paul Eisen, Roger Haverfield, Raymond Mitchell, Dan Defreece, Ronald Sanford, August Greenwald, Clayton Steiner, Marne Melom, Alva Damieon, Bill Wilbur. Middle row: Roberta Brown, Margaret Peth, Lou Ann Carlson, Carol Matthews, Phyllis Johnson, Carol Alvord, Judy Day, Marilyn Simpson, Kay Bruggeman, Bottom row: Carol Homan, Kay Whittenburg, Myron Kios, Curtis Johnson, Kirby Johnson, Mickey Learner, Howard Knutson, Gretchen Dunlap Dixie Maloy, Advisor Mrs. Van Clute. FRESHMEN Since entering high school on September oth, the Freshmen have become quite well adjusted to their new environment. The only undertaking of the class was the very successful return party fo the Sophomore Class after their initiation. Six members have been added to the class. bringing the total up to thirty-one. The first semester officers were: Back rcw: Vice President, Howard Knudson, Secretary, Gretchen Dunlapg President, Clayton Steiner- Student Council, Kirby Johnson, Treasurer, Curtis Johnson. Second semester officers: Mickey Leamer, treasurer, Curtis Johnson, vice-president, Kirby Johnson, Student Council, Howard Knudson, president, Dixie Maloy, secretary. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS lnght .R , I V . A ,Ai , ,., in 1 25:55, T x'5 -Ov, , '- HUA YE Top row: Duane Palmgren, David Steiner, John Them, Jerry Bell, Harvey Anderson, Gene Robbins. Middle row: Amelia Lundsford, Mike Potter, Larry Alvord, Lonnie Bob, Jerry Allen, Patti Eisen. Bottom row: Janna Bergern, Carol Nlanske, Maxine Donkelaar, June Ritchey, Mary Ann Schols, Lorraine Wilbur, S SOPHOMCRES The Sophomore Class this year has been quite active. The activities began with a bang as they initiated the Freshmen. They dressed them in gay costumes and had them pertorm in front of the assembly. That night they were honored at the initiation party and dance sponsored by the Sophomores. The class has held several cake sales and decorated the study hall for Christmas. They received their rings at the beginning of Decem- ber and are wearing them proudly. The Sophomores are now deep in thought concerning various money- making ideas for their junior year. First semester officers were: Vice-President, Jerry Bell, Student Council, Mary Ann Scholsg President, Gene Robibnsg Treasurer, John Theln. Second semester officers were: Treasurer, Mary Ann Schols, Student Council, John Thein, Vice-President, Harvey Anderson, President, Janna Bergamg Secretary, Donna Bassford. FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS N ina fl! .-swag. ri .pw . I 4' Q4 Top rowz, Vincent Wilbur, Alan Nideroast, Gary Miles, Rodney Haverfield, Charles Paul. Middle row: John Steiner, Marianne Swanson, Mary Dunlap, Colleen Peth, Nadine Anderson, Earl Fauser, Advisor Mr. Thompson. Bottom row: Judy Nelson, Darlene Avery, Janice Nelson, Carol Harmon, Adrianne Hallenbeck, Caroline Staflestad. JUNIORS The Junior Class has enjoyed an acfive and successful year in meeling ils fradilional responsibililies, which included lhe Junior-Senior Prom and The annual banquef. To finance lhem The class conducled concessions al lhe baslceiball games and Fun Fesl. held cake sales 'twice a monih, and produced a slril for Homecoming. The iofal of S530 earned made if possible for lhe class 'ro hold bofh a successful Prom and Banquef. YEAR OFFICERS Top row: Secretary, Darlene Avery, Vice-Presi- dent, Marianne Swanson, Student Council, Jan- ise Nelson. Bottom row: Treasurer, John Steiner, President, Earl Fauser. Ten Class Advisor - Mr. Thompson PAPER STAFF i Q . S Q AS5l5ldlll lzditor - Marianne bwanson News Editor - Darla Melom , Feature Editor - Roberta Bell Q1 h l i. iv MARVIN SENFF - Editor I JY .A '- s nl' I 'Q T7 WC f v 1X . Back row: Marvin Snell, Darla Melorn, Marvin Lillquwl, LaVerne Greenwald, Darrell Homan, Pau: Eisen. Janice Nelson. Front row: Shirley Alvord, Dixie Maloy, Carol Manske, Marianne Swanson, Roberta Bell, Darlene Avery, cv ji? WINTER DIVISICN f I 5 f . rv x .f Mfr' wf,gx Q ,df A aff! LPI X v, U7 VP! I I J f f4' f0'f Kwai-1. V' X J , x. AUTOGRAPHS I 1 hu teen -1 4 , M. F1 ,, ,. f W A12-f.. J C L- XV ,, cf, 5' L f-My L , A ' ,L -, ix, ,, 3 L Q, , TE , f C. g-4 ' -,yi W ', , L f C r I, I X, f , X M: .,, I ff 1 1 K v x - ,I 1 ,, K, 1 4 k K L JK .N A C 6 i K fx My I .lik I ,K 'V g -L - , I J Y Hg fibw! kk!! K, 1 F LAX, , A , f 4, f. + ,,-A'k ,f ,H L,J. 1,1 Q, ffv !1f- . J H, QL f A ,, -'f' 1fA -, fa, x '-'f A j 1 Z, x-K, fflk 'fr fy 1- Y ' h In ' Kia, 1 4' S 1 ,, ri L I L K T L K K V I: aL L CIA . 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X MSR' A nj I ,L xx Af A K 2' L XX ' f N 0- L4-,X Q1 V J X J .- X 'f THULEN THEIN STEINER HEDLUND WILBUR CAMPBELL Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Northwest Trl County Champions Conner A. , ,,,.., Conner Langley Oak Harbor Concrete Monroe Twan Cutues Merldlan Coupevrlle Granite Falls Skykornnsh Sultan ,,rr Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner Conner. ,,.ee STATE TOURNAMENT AT TACOMA South Bend .A ..,,, ..... L a Conner ..,.,............. .. Kalama , ......e.. La Conner ,,,,... .......,. . 'if COACH CAPTAIN Doug McGratr Gaul Thulen Fourteen Langley Oak Harbor Concrete Ferndale Twm Cltues Merrdran Coupevulle Darrunqton Lynden Fruday Harbor in . Colfax BASKETBALL Q12 Captain Gail Thulen of the La Conner Braves re- ceiving the second place trophy of the Tri'County games. This trophy entitled the Braves to journey to Tacoma to enter the State Tournament. At Tacoma the Braves took eighth place lPicture no Available! LILLQUIST HOMAN GRANGER FAUSER WILBUR PAUL .L T Manager - Warren Avery Managers - Jerry Robins and Terry Suit Action shot of The La Conner Braves versus Coupeville Wolves. Identifiable are John Steiner, Chuck Hedlund, and John Thein, Sixteen Boys' Club Q Q.,'lfV. nb px Top row: Paul Eisen, Howard Knudson, Kirby Johnson, Myron Kjos, Curtis Johnson, Ronald Sanford, Dan Defreece, Alva Damieon, Clayton Steiner, Raymond Mitchell, Mickey Leamer, Roger Haverfield, Earl Fauser, Alan Nideroast, Advisor Mr. Rennord. Middle row: Harvey Anderson, David Steiner, Mike Potter, John Thein, Lonnie Bob, Marne Melom, Vincent Wilbur, Duane Palmgren, Larry Ala vord, August Greenwald, Bill Wilbur, Jerry Allen, Gene Robbins, Jerry Bell, John Steiner, Rodney Haverfield. Bottom row: Ken Miles, Marvin Wilbur, Gary Campbell, Marvin Lillquist, Gail Thulen, Darrel Homan, Jerry Grant, Bob Granger, Earl Peth, Chuck Hedlund, Mickey Dalan, Delbert Burner, Mike Siegfried, Reggie Edwards, Tomas Edwards, Marvin Sneff, Gary Miles, mascot, John Overway, Cheer Leaders Amelia Lunsford Lorraine Wilbur FOOTBALL YELL LEADERS: Janice Nelson Darlene Avery The Cheer Leaders affended every game possible all sea- son long. They pracliced 'in lheir spare fime. To ihem we give credif for The pep and enlhusiasm displayed by lhe crowds. ' BASKETBALL YELL LEADERS: Marianne Swanson Darlene Avery Patti Eisen ,Seventeen BASKETBALL SONG LEADERS Kay Bruggaman Lorraine Wilbur PRESIDENT Gail Thulen SECRETARY TREASURER Colleen Peth VICE-PRESIDENT John Steiner Marvin Lillqusit Student Council vw f Seated: Colleen Peth, Marianne Swanson, Deanie Hodge, Mary Ann Schols, Dixie Maloy, Curtis John- son. Standing: Janice Nelson, Earl Fauser, Ken Miles, Marvin Lillquist, Gail Thulen, John Steiner, Marvin Sneff, Darlene Avery. Eighteen if . LETTER MEN and LETTER WOMEN CJ I S7 - -'-. . 'w I --x -I i' K 44 Mu ,.J' A , Q Top row: Amelia Lunsford, Janice Nelson, Adrianne Hallenbeck, Roberta Bell, Deanie Hodge, Mary Dunlap, Lorraine Wilbur, Janet Greenwald. Second row: June Ritchey, Carol Manske, Mary Ann Schols, Carol Harmon, Nadine Anderson, Caroline Staflestad, Judy Nelson, Darla Melom, Shirley Alvord. Bottom rcw: Janna Bergem, Terry fArness, LaVerne Greenwald, Sharon Mason, Adelle Forrest, Mananne Swanson Colleen Peth, Maxine Donk- elaar. ' ' ily ' V' , 'QE' I 8 6 K .7 L ' r , 4 . LS , Top row: Marvin Miller, John Thein, Gene Robbins, David Steiner, Marvin Sneff, Darrel Homan. Middle row: Ken Miles, Delbert Burner, Earl Peth, Gary Campbell, Duane Palmgren, Lonnie Bobb, Reggie Edwards, Vincent Wilbur. Bottom row: Chuck Hedlund, Gail Thulen, Marvin Lillquist, Bob Granger John Steiner, Mickey Dalan, Earl Fauser. N 8 en . me e PRESIDE 'W Q2 NT Judy Nelson TREASURER Duane Palmgren SECRETARY Carol Manske VICE-PRESIDENT John Thein WHOLE BAND First. row: Kirby Johnson, Judy Nelson, Bobbi Linda Hart, Martha Hart, Carol Manske, Curtis son. Second row: Mr. Fisher, Terry Nelson, Connie breth, Betsy Sampson, June Ritchey, Mary Ann David Bruggeman, Ronald Simpson, Third row: Kay Bruggeman, Roger Nelson, Gene bins, John Thein, Duane Palmgren, Larry Alvord, vin Bob, Buddy Thein, Marilyn Simpson. Iwent May John- Gal- May Rob- Mar- BAND QUARTET Marvin Bob Kirby Johnson Larry Alvord Carol Manske GIRLS' CLUB i if ik' Q.. Top row: June Ritchey, Lou Ann Carlson, Margaret Peth, Carol Human, Kay Whittenburg Caroline Slaflestad Nadine Anderson Colleen Peth Mary Dunlap, Judy Nelson, Darlene Avery, Janice Nelson, Gretchan Dunlap. Middle row: Patti Eisen, Terry Arsness, Adrianne Hallenbeck, Carol Harmon, Darla Melom Janet Greenwald Amelia Lundsford Lorianne Wilbur Mary Ann Sthols, Maxine Donkelaar, Carol Alvord, Carol Matthews, Phyllis Johnson Roberta Brown Advisor Mrs Gurney Bottom row: Adelle Forrest, Sharon Mason, Laverne Greenwald, Marianne Swanson Roberta Bell Deame Hodge Shirley Alvord Dixie Maloy Carol Manske, Janna Bergam, Judy Day, Edith John, Marilyn Simpson, Kay Bruggeman First semester otticers: President, Roberta Bell: vice-president, LaVerne Greenwald: secretary, Deanie l-lodge: Treasurer, Shirley Alvord: Student Council, Caroline Statlestad. First semester otticers: President, Roberta Bell: vice-president. Marianne Swanson: secretary, Deanie Hodge: treasurer. Shirley Alvord: Student Council, Dixie Maloy. ln September at the be- ginning ot the tirst semester we held the initiation ot the tresh- men into Girls' Club. It was given at the Civic Club. The Girls' Club sold concessions at the tootball games. They also gave a Tolo at the Legion l-lall. which was tormal. Betore Christmas the F. F. A. asked the Girls' Club to help gather clothes tor a needy tamily. Second semester otticers: President, Roberta Bell: viceepresi- dent, LaVerne Greenwald: secretary, Deanie Hodgef treasurer, Shirley Alvord: Student Council, Caroline Statlestad. During the second semester on April l2th we honored the Athletics with the Annual Athletic Banquet, which was held at the Civic Club. The mothers' tea was held on May lst in the gym. The Girls' Club enjoyed a very successtul year. Twenty-our TORCH CLUB ,riff . Rr YI N , Back row Mary Ann Schols Gene Robbins John Steiner Jerry Bell Ken Mules, John Thein, Earl Fauser, Marvin Sneff, Janna Bergem, Shirley First row Darla Melom Mary Dunlap Marianne Swanson Colleen Peth Carol Manske, June Ritchey, Roberta Bell. The newly formed 'Torch Society was lcepr busy drawing up a consfilulion, having cup calce sales. and planning lrips 'ro nearby colleges. Members aflendecl bolh fhe Universily of Wash- inglon and Edison Technical School. The Club is looking forward lo a large and aclive Sociefy nexl year. Q9 0 F F I C E S T A F F Left to right: Darlene Avery, Ken Miles, Earl Fauser, Darrel Homan, Marianne Swanson, Darla Melom. KITCHEN STAFF MVS- 690798 Donkelaar Mrs. Riekele Eerkes Twenty-four Wifhoul' 'these people our School would no? run so smoolhly. The Office Sfalf who keeps lhe office running elficienlly while Mr. Whillalcer is away and helps him when he is here. The Cooks who serve hol lunches all school year. The Janilors who keep our school clean and neaf. To lhese people we owe many lhanlcs for iobs well done. JANITORS Mr. Bob Bell Mr. John Rock SPRING DIVISION AUTOGRAPHS fg 4 I . fl wenty au: BASEBALL Top row Marvnn Lnllquust Clayton Stemer Kuroy Jonnson Jerry Bell Darrel Homan John Them Gall Thulen Marvun Wnlbur Alma Damuon Coach Doug McGrath Bottom row Myron Kjos Curtsn Johnson Lonme Bob Larry Nelson Re ggae Edwards John Stelner Bully Wulbur Gene Robbins Gary Campbell Coach Doug MCGFBIN 'T wg.. un-'wb '1- WWW my 'Jw 0? A S, Marvm Wxlbur Gafy Campbell l I ' I I I I I I I l I I I A l I U 1 . I . 1 . . l . I A 'A ll .f ' N L... f . I f - A e f , Q if f b fPfl . . . Q1 ' f,- , V 4, ,IVA ,. .. ' L' ' . -w - -wx-W ' ,f , TB :YYY--.. 'I - ay! ' .N -' '51 ww . ww Q t .L if - . f 17 ,V w if ' . L 1 1 A 5?J.gZ.- ' f 'A V ff '51 ,'ij1,A 'c H 5' . ... f Ai ,M li, z ' .gigs A 4' Gini 's Nl X x' V I 'Kr XX I Left to right: Earl Fauser, Vincent Wilbur, Ronald Sanford, ,Jerry Grant, Mickey Leamer, Ken Miles, Charles Paul, Ray Michael, and Paul Eiscn. TENNIS 9 www L .5 4 ,Lgq 1-,Kr :'Aa'! f.,. 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I -, 5 Z -. -. 1 C - .- - -- , - - n. - , -' -- -4 Q. - , . I : -' 1 . - - I ' I! ' .. 1 4 ca. -. - ' U ' ffl .. -A C1 -. 2 - -. -. - ,,, 3 - - - n , :T -. - fl ' - -. -4 5 5 N Q -. 5 - -. -I ET -- - , -. :a -- , -. E. -I -. -1 9 I so : ' ' GRADUATION On Thursday, May 3lsl, af 8 o'cloclc 'rhe graduafion exercises of 'rhe l956 La Conner Seniors was held Mr. Bob McCu'I'chin l d I I ' paye wo so os. Marilar and Vanessaf The commencemenl' address was given by George I-lodson, Dean of Slragil Valley Junior College, on The Educaled Man. Mr. H. Leander sang Bless This House. Mr. Jaclc E. Whillalcer, Superinlendenf of 'rhe La Conner schools, presenled lhe awards. Mr. George Pelh. senior member of 'rhe Board of Educalion, gave 'rhe Seniors Iheir diplomas. The Seniors, wearing royal blue caps and gowns ano earrying wnire roses. marched in to Pomp and Cir- cumslancef' They marched under an arch down The middle of 'rhe audilorium and were sealed in a semi- l h h circe al' I e of er end. They were led by John Sleiner and Colleen Pelh from 'lhe Class of '57. The Audilorium was decorafed wilh hawlhorne, lilies. and peonies. Marvin Senff Valedictorian 1 Y Roberta Bell Salutatorian 5 uv -I 'fav Q Sa Th srty lf 4. if 3 ., , if 5 x ovfwdse Gam 'f Sfcfw SS W9 ' 00.1 Wes 0 Ss 59 vii' 92 L ' Def 4'5Sr evesiiyiexowl 9, Worn' GW Ham ER Q4 5 fe GQ S Yxqfzx 6 9305 enwaloi 'ull-kos 054-IC v-No' 'villas' I Dafa ERS xd o 519' 13' ' Dee wsotm 'f SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR A. L. Rennord DARREL HOMAN Office 4 Class Officer 1, 2, 3 4 Letterman 1, 2 3, 4 Paper Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Play 2 Basketball 1, 4 Football 4 Baseball 3, 4 Torch 1, 2, 3 MICKEY DALAN Class Officer 2, 4 Letterman 1, 2, 3, 4 Boys' Club Officer 4 Track 2 Chorus 1, 2, 3 Tennis 3 Basektball 1 Football 2, 3, 4 Tlnrty one N. 'uv 'lv -' ffl JANET GREENEWALD Entered from Juneau High Letterman 3, 4 Chorus 3 SHIRLEY ALVORD D.A.R. 4 Class Officer 1, 2, 3, Letterwoman 2, 3, 4 Paper Staff 2, 3, 4 Girls' Club Officer 4 Chorus 2 Library 4 Torch 2, 3, 4 GARY CAMPBELL Class Officer 2 Letterman 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3 Basektball 2, 3, 4 Chorus 3 EUGENE EDWARDS Entered from Chelan Office 4 Letterman 3, 4 Football 3 Basketball 3 chorus 3 ' TERRY ARNESS Class Officer 3 Letterwoman 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3 Library 4 Drill 1, 2, 4 Girls' Club Conference 2 KEN MlLES Office 3, 4 Class Officer 3, 4 Letterman 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Editor 1, 2, Annual Staff 3, 4 Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2 Torch 1, 2, 3, 4 Thirty-four 3,4 , is Q ZIMMERMAN'S BARR moron COMPANY Wholesale and Retail Distributors for Petroleum Products Phone 4I I LA CONNER WASHINGTON 405 Second Street EDgewater 6-22I2 MOUNT VERNON, WASH. 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