Laurens High School - Laurentian Yearbook (Laurens, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1960 volume:

9 ' 1 I v U4 Sal' S N 4 1 fl. LII' ,KM 3 - fm.: Ar. 1 E wk, ggmu W?N?A,v. l11'CI1f12l S ,I Win? ,ff ,Y Dedication In recognition of his devoted service to L.H.S,, we, the Senior class of 1960, dedicate this annual to our teacher and principal, Francis Peterson. Through the years we have come to realize his patience, understanding and consideration at all times. As our teacher he has offered us knowledgeg as our coach, a sound body to go with a sound mindg and as our principal he has offered each student friendship and guidance. We will remember him with deep gratitude and appreciation for his untiring efforts in behalf of our edu- cation, 5 : ,, If -Wir Q55 2 asiflg , ,E W nm L 'WWW , ...... .. ,,... ,, ' . in i55,,,. , ,..VLwiF1' ,w w h..,, .vi +- brink K 515552 1,1 1 531 -- 'Si 52? V 1 Superintendent Joe Halterman and secretary Aletha Workman, Board of Educauon SEATED: Leo Hanish, Don Beneke, Gerald Ferguson, Dwight Aschenbrenner. STANDING: Joe Halterman, Mont Hakes, C. F. Hawley, George Hoffman. Facult FRONT ROW: Mrs. Kendall, Miss Almquist, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Tinius, Mr. Peterson, Mr Halterman, Miss Roewe, Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Neary, Mrs. Samsel. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Little Mrs. Shankland, Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Joens, Mr. Nonneman, Mr. Rix, Miss Peterson, Mrs. South- wick, Mrs. Budd. THIRD ROW: Mr. Herrnsen, Mr. Southwick, Mr. Burnham, Mr. Beenken, Mr Winter, Mr. Salveson, Mr. Reese, Mr. Veeder, Mr. McFarland, Mr. Larsen. BACK ROW: Mrs Remillard, Miss Munson, Mrs. Salveson, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Barels, Mrs. Carmichael, Mrs Younggreen, Miss Ogden, Miss Ditsworth, ur School FLOYD WINTER WALDEN MC FARLAND Track English Boy's Basketball Commercial NADILNE JOHNSON Vocal Music JOE HERMSEN Football Girl 's Basketball FRANCIS PETERSON Principal Mathematics FARREL REESE Ba nd Orchestra BILL SOUTHWICK DONALD LARSEN Speech Science Social Studies Math ERNIE SALVESON Business Education JOHN RIX Manual Training Vocational Agriculture EARL VEEDER English ERWIN BEEN KEN Driver Training - BERTHA ROEWE Home Economics EEE JOHN REIMERS X s 5 I OYCE POHL HASKELL PITLUCK RICHARD CONE CAROL RICHARDSON WALTER SCHULTZ MIKE TOOL BONNIE HOLLAND ARNIE HERSOM JIM HOLMES TERRY TRIMBLE EDDIE ST OERMER DEAN FORSYTHE BARBARA CHRISTENSEN LARRY ZUERCHER KENT LARSON IANICE STEWART MIKE FORD JOHN BAUMUNK NORMA LIET Z JIM PEARSON BILL KEES KAREN MULLER ROGER HANISH NEAL RAMSEY JUDY COOPER RON NIE FIN N ESTAD DON LEITH ROGER MC CAIN RUTHANNE PETERSON mwdmw i ' BOB DALLENBACH DORA HOLMES DALE LARSON GARY DAHLBERG ELOISE MILEHAM KENT MACKEBON ! NORMA E RENE METCA LF JEAN HINNERS LARRY -AHLERS MERVIN WOODIN ANN YOUNGGREEN ROGER RICHARDSON RONNIE LUCHSINGER PEGGY SIDDALL LANCE JENSEN KEN LEN Z SUZANNE ETHERIDGE DON MURRAY DICK MOHR CLASS COLORS Mint Green and White CLASS FLOWER Chrysanthemum CLASS MOTTO 'Knowledge Comes, But Wisdom Lingers SONDRA KEMP 43 U 1 N iff Class Prophecy fu .W -px 8 LQ I iii Larry Zuercher is a rich business tycoon who is famous for taking many risks. He has just opened a chain of rice paddies which extend from New York to San Francisco. Don Leith, after many years of frustration and worry, has lost all his hair. He now works as a model for a cue ball manufacturer. Ken Lenz is a woman-hating radio announcer. His motto: My father and grandfather were bachelors, and what's good enough for them is good enough for me. Mike Tool, after many years of electricalpractice, has finally cracked up: He thinks he is a light- ning rod. Rog McCain, after 8 years in Greenwich Village, has moved to the South Pole to carry on his business--selling espresso coffee to Beatnik penguins. Norma Hinners is a professional softball player. During the off-season she keeps in shape by working on the Stegge Dairy Farm--carrying the cows out to pasture. Dean Forsythe HOW operates Dino's Hair Salon. Customers may estimate their own expenses by figuring 32.00 for trim, 55.00 for complete hair style, and S2000 for plastic surgery, Ronnie Luchsinger couldn't be happier. For the last ten years he has had the job of keeping Marlon Brando's motorcycle clean. Janice Stewart has finally reached the height of her ambition in the literary world. She prints propaganda posters for Fidel Castro. Rene Metcalf has been appointed to clean up political offices in the state capitol. He's the janitor. Kent Mackebon is somewhere in the Swiss Alps. He does the yodeling for tourists who don't have the vocal ability for it. Gary Dahlberg is now a head gandy dancer--for Lionel trains. Neal Ramsey is now living in Ware, Iowa, operating a haven for homeless teenage girls. He even has a few that aren't necessarily homeless. Ann Younggreen is now holding an important position at John Hopkins Medical University--as a specimen. Merv Woodin, after many years of intense training and study, has replaced Jack Kerouac as king of the Beatniks. Ruthie Peterson is still carrying on her favorite pastime--chasing men. Arnie Hersom has just completed the hottest job of his contracting career--buildinga winter palace for Satan. I-mm N8 W Ed Stoermer has given up his position as an apothecary in a drug store--to become a witch doctor, Don Murray has finally turned completely black. For eight years he has beenea salesman for Tan-o-rama. Ronnie Finnestad is now an accomplished chiropractor in Laurens. He still continues to rub people the wrong way. Rog Richardson and Walt Schultz are operating their own trucking firm. Annual net profit--37.23. Larry Ahlers is a prosperous mortician whose motto is, I'm the last person to ever let you down. Mike Ford has just been expelled from veterinarian's school--for giving one of his professors a rabies shot. Richard Cone and Jim Pearson have just taken top honors with their hot rod at the drag strip. Theirs was the only one entered. Bill Kees, as a successful engineer, has just made his first million dollars. Now he has entered a more flexible profession- -designing girdles. Bob Dallenbach is a hearse driver. It may not be the best job, but at least he doesn't have any back-seat drivers. Lance Jensen and Dick Mohr have just begun a campaign to modernize means of communication in Japan- -a television set in every rickshaw. Eloise Mileham and Sondra Kemp have been inspired by the past efforts for women's rights. They have just formed the first nation-wide girls' hot rod club. Peggy Siddall has finally found a profession which she can do well--promoting prize fights. Sue Etheridge and Carol Richardson are now modeling for a new comic strip--a female version of Mutt and J eff. Dora Holmes has reached the highest point of her artistic career--painting moustaches on the models in Maidenform ads. Terry Trimble isthe first pianist to ever play a duet with herself, even though it may be offensive to the audience. She plays the piano with her hands and her feet. Jim Holmes has revolutionized the general contracting business. He insists on building everything with tinker toys. Barbara Christensen has been crowned queen of the National Hot Rod Association--Miss Wet Sparkplug of 1965-. Kent Larson is now pitching for the Dogpatch Dandies. He's a relief relief relief pitcher, Dale Larson is a prosperous sheep rancher. He finally figured out a method of pulling the wool over everyone's eyes at once. John Baumunk has just junked the GreenAngel . He now owns a red car which he has renamed-- Well, you can form your own conclusions. Karen Muller who has been in the Wacs for five years has finally received a promotion. She is now in command of the garbage can cleaners detail. Norma Leitz has just won the ultimate in awards--The Nobel Prize for Si1ence . Haskell Pitluck, a successful doctor for many years, has entered a more challenging profession-- As a peanut butter taster. Bonnie Holland, an old maid math teacher, has finally decided to go out for spring sports. She has to get in shape in order that she can keep ahead of the Principal. Judy Cooper is head of aprivate girls' school, where she has just started a new technical course-- In flirtation. Roger Hanish is head coach of a girls' basketball team. People are beginning to wonder why he always has late evening practices. Joyce Pohl is now living in Alaska, running a saloon in the Klondike. The biggest seller at the bar is milk on the rocks. John Reimers has just put fun into the farming industry. He has replaced his tractor with a go- cart. OFFICERS Ronnie Finnestad Treasurer Don Leith Vice-President Bob Dallenbach Secretary Haskell Pitluck President VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN Ann Younggreen 3. 94 Janice Stewart 3. '77 B111 Kees 3. '75 Haskell Pitluck 3. 54 Karen Muller 3. 35 Peggy Siddall 3. 26 Barbara Christensen 3. 19 Roger Hanish 3. 1'7 Sue Etheridge 3. 14 Mike Ford 3. 03 Annual Staff THE EDITOR Janice Stewart EMBEZZLING ? ? ? isf Nz? 2 SEATED: Janice Stewart, Mike Ford, Karen Muller. STANDING: Haske11Pit1uck, Mr. Salveson. uniors FRONT ROW: Mr. Southwick, Mary Lee Rubel, Janet Larson, Judy Stover, Linda Mefferd, Mary Lou Martin, Deanna Larson, Sharon Goettsch, Sandra Kendall, Linda Olberding, Janet DeWall, Miss Roewe, Mr. Veeder. SECOND ROW: Dean Richardson, Gale Peterson, Mike Kemp, Don Dahlberg, Larry Sorenson, Mike Kendall, Ricky DeForest, Bob Haynes, John Holmes, Jerry Ball, Richard Garner. THIRD ROW: Jerry Otto, Thayne Lowman, Tony Luick, Dick Stockwell, Bill Etheridge, DavidHertz, Dwight Suvba, LarryJensen, Car1Johannes, John McKiernan,,Noe1 Godfrey. FOURTH ROW: Virginia Perkins, Karen Davis, Mary Hakes, Joyce DeWall, Arla Wrider, Betty Ahlers, Karen Kress, Jane Lund, Carol Hopkins, Susan Richards, Pat Holmes. BACK ROW: John Hinn, David Felsing, Bob Alborn, Ronnie Reese, Bryan Halterman, Dell Ferguson, Joe Cejka, Jim Stoner, Vernon Masterson, Merlyn Munson, Gary Gulbranson. OFFICERS Ma ry Hakes President Sandra Kendall Treasurer Dave Hertz Secretary Tony Luick Vice-P resident f 7k S664 Wan SCHOOL NEWSPAPER SECTION Carol Hopkins Ma ry Hakes ELKS' HORN STAFF Mary Hakes and Carol Hopkins Editors - ....... . .......... Sports Editor . . ...... .TerryBa.l1 Music Editor .... . . . Deanna LHYSUH Exchange Editor . . . . . Sharon Goettsch Historian . ...... ..... J' arte Lund Junior High News , . .... Tony Luick Grade News . . . . . . Susan Richards Y-Teen News . . . .... Mary Rubel F,F.A. News . . . .............. David Hertz Typists . . . . . . ........... Gale Peterson, John McKiernan, Sandy Kendall Advisor ...... .......... M r. Earl H, Veeder FUTURE ELKS' HORN STAFF Editor--Donna Stoner Assistant Editors--Sherryl Richardson, Charlotte Dubbert, Linda Schlensig, Linda Mefferd, Virginia Perkins. rwimwlzii'I , Ei ms to .1 2 i E i Q 5 2 3 at S3 3 Q 5 E aa 4 K 5 T2 E3 5 2 ini -V-VV,, FIRST ROW: Virginia Perkins, Carol Hopkins, Susan Richards, Mary Lee Rubel, Deanna Larson, Linda Mefferd, Jane Lund, Sandra Kendall, Sharon Goettsch, Mary Hakes. SECOND ROW: Mr. Veeder, Gale Peterson, Tony Luick, David Hertz, Jerry Ball, John McKiernan. Sophomorcs FRONT ROW: CarolHeetland, Eileen Runneberg, Carol Leith, Elaine Runneberg, Mary Gulbranson, Bonnie Laidley, Susan Kees, Sisan Larson, Lynette Grove, Shirley Fuchs. 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Frankie Smith Harvey Rix , Anne Greger . Griff Rimer . Buddy McCalla Mrs. Vereen Miss deGrant Mr. Donlan . Dr. Summers Mrs. Summers Mrs. McCalla Detective . . Mrs. Trent , Students , , Director . . Ass't , , THE CAST . . . Barbara Christensen . Bonnie Holland . . Judy Cooper . . . Joyce Pohl . . . Don Murray . Kent Mackebon . . . . Bill Kees . . Ruthie Peterson . . John Baumunk . Peggy Siddall , , Arnie l-Iersom . Bob Dallenbach , , Karen Muller , Eloise Mileham . . . . Ken Lenz . . Roger McCain . . Sue Etheridge , . Norma Hinners , , Ed Stoermer . , Janice Stewart , , The Sr. Class William Southwick . Ann Younggreen Q' Q On Stage Just a friendly argument Perfect castingl Oh -------- Oh-h-h-h! The old ladies. Here comes Buck and his guitar junior Class Play Cheaper By The Dozen Dad . Mother . . Anne . . Ernestine , Frank, . Bill . Lillian . . Martha . . Fred , , Dan , Jackie , , , Mrs. Fitzgerald Dr. Burton , Joe Scales, , Miss Brill , , Larry , Director , Ass't . , THE un or CAST . Tony Luick . Joyce DeWall . Carol Hopkins . Mary Hakes . Dell Ferguson . Jerry Ball , Jane Lund . Karen Kress . . Larry Sorensen . Noel Godfrey . Gary Gulbranson . Sandra Kendall . Dwight Svuba . . John Hinn . Linda Mefferd . Dennis Johnson William Southwick . Janet DeWall FRONT ROW: Ann Younggreen, Bonnie Laidley, Susan Larson. SECOND ROW: Judy Cooper, Barbara Christensen, Mary Lee Rubel, Peggy Siddall. THIRD ROW: Roger McCain, Ken Lenz, Larry Sorenson. State Speech Contest Sophomore Bonnie Laidley was the only one to receive a Superior rating at the Speech contest. 9 mesa, Mwwwxwn W fmsm-rw ,Q J. fm , 1 w 1 , . Q 1 I I .w 1 a 6 gf.. , f S x en B Ch w S i 3 H 3 5 X! F 1 I x w J Q sr' HIC ! 2 is f f i E E 1960 I Homecoming E S King Don Leith Queen Bonnie Holland Roger Hanish, Peggy Siddall, Attendants, King Don Leith, Queen Bonnie Holland, Judy Cooper, Ronnie Finnestad, Attendants. ' HOMECOMING CANDIDATES ..... FRONT ROW: PeggySidda11, Norma Hinners, Judy Cooper. SECOND ROW: Haskell Pitluck, Bonnie Hol- land, Carol Richardson, Joyce Pohl, Ruthanne Peterson, D0nLeit1'1. BACK ROW: Ron Finnestad, Arnie Hersom, Roger Hanish, Don Murray, Kent Larson. 7 l Coach Winter, Co-Captains Don Murray and Roger Hanish, Coach Hermsen, FIRST ROW: Managers Keith Hoffman, Haskell Pitluck, Lyle Rebhuhn. SECOND ROW: Jerry Ball, Mike Kemp, Ronnie Cejka, Bryon Halter- man, Dean Richardson, Eddie Workman, John Holmes, Richard Lindsey, Bill Kemp. THIRD ROW: John McKiernan, Kent Larson, Glen Vander- pool, Joe Cejka, Don Murray, Don Leith, Jim Holmes, John Reimers, Willie Grice. FOURTH ROW: -Coach Winter, Mickey 'McBride, Jim Hinners, Wayne Anderson, Larry Perkins, John Hinn, Merlyn Munson, Bob Dallenbach, Bob Alborn, Luverne Runneberg, Coach Hermsen. FIFTH ROW: Ronnie Finnestad, Arnie Hersom, Roger McCain, Larry Jensen, Bill Etheridge, Bill Kees, Roger Hanish, Mike Tool, Carl Johannes, Noel Godfrey, Mickey Schleusener. Football Laurens Laurens Laurens Laurens Laurens Laurens Laurens Laurens 6 0 O 7 6 O 27 0 GAMES Aurelia Twin Rivers Manson Pocahontas Albert City Gilmore City Rockwell City Rolfe Seniors FRONT ROW: Kent Larson, Roger Hanish, Glen Vanderpool, John Reimers. SECOND ROW: Roger McCain, Don Leith, Don Murray, Bob Dallenbach, lim Holmes. BACK ROW: Ronnie Finnestad, Arnie I-Iersom, Haskell Pitluck, Bill Kees, Mike Tool. DON'T MIND ME, I JUST CAME ALONG FOR THE RIDE. HOLD THAT LINE! Cheerleaders Cheerleaders Bonnie Holland, Ruthanne Peterson, Bonnie Laidley, Susie Kees, and Barbara Christensen take it easy. Pep meetings take planning and practice. LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS LHS Boys' Basketball Havelock-Plover LHS Albert City Twin Rivers LHS Havelock-Plover CCT Pocahontas LHS Pocahontas QCTJ Albert City LHS Rolfe fri-cry Gilmore City LHS Gilmore City Manson LHS Manson Rockwell City LHS Twin Rivers Rolfe LHS Rockwell City Aurelia LHS Rolfe Pomeroy LHS Humboldt fSect. TJ 62 Pocahontas 50 FRONT ROW: J' erry Ball, Bob Ziegler, Dean Richardson, Willie Grice, Alan Stover, David Hertz, Roger Hamish, Kent Larson, Dale Larson, Don Leith, J' ohn McKiernan, Don Ziegler. SECOND ROW: Louis Ball, Ed Workman, J im Younggreen, Ronnie Baker, Coach Winter, Dick Mosbach, Francis Hanisch, Tom Hakes, Bill Kemp, Ricky Davis. BACK ROW: Managers, Keith Hoffman, Haskell Pitluckg Statisticians, Thayne Lowman, Eddie Stoermer, Larry Perkins, Manager, Lyle Rebhuhn. The First Twelve Coach Winter, Jerry Ball, Dean Richardson, Bob Ziegler, Willie Grice, Alan Stover, David Hertz, Roger Hanish, Kent Larson, John McKiernan, Dale Larson, Don Leith, Don Ziegler. Averaging '75 pointsa game, the Laurens Elks stood out offensively during the season. By scoring 100 points against Gilmore City's 96 they set a new school record. Girls' Basketball The First Twelve Coach Hermsen, Elaine Runneberg, Kathy Siddall, Jane Lund, Eloise Mileham, Laronna Ludwig, Deanna Larson, Mary Martin, Judy Stover, Norma Jean Hinners, Diane Runneberg, Kathy Hanish Carol Leith. FRONT ROW: Jane Lund, Eloise Mileham, Elaine Runneberg, Kathy Siddall Laronna Ludwig Deanna Larson, Mary Martin, Judy Stover, Carol Leith, Diane Runneberg Norma Jean Hinners Kathy Hanish. SECOND ROW: Linda Masterson, Diane Homuth, Jean Egertson Judy Alstott Paulette Mefferd, Linda Pohlrnan, Janet Larson, Pat Adams, Karen Kress Shirley Fuchs THIRD ROW: Managers, Joyce Pohl, Judy Cooper, Coach Hermsen, Sharon Goettsch Eileen Runneberg Manager. L.H.S. 41 Mallard 37 L.H.S. 35 Havelock-Plover 52 L,H, S, 29 Twin Rivers 33 L.H.S. 46 Pocahontas 55 L.H.S. 38 Albert City 53 L,H.S. 48 Gilmore City 34 L.H. S. 49 Manson 46 L.H.S. 40 Rockwell City 64 L.H.S. 40 Rolfe 31 L.H. S. 40 Aurelia 34 L,I-I, S, 53 Pomeroy 42 L,H. S. 34 Pocahontas 41 L.H.S. 33 Havelock-Plover CT 57 L.H.S. 50 Palmer CT Cons. 49 L.H, S. 54 Gilmore City 44 L.H.S. 47 Albert City 56 L.H.S. 47 Manson 39 L.H. S. 40 Twin Rivers 47 L,H. S. 38 Rockwell City 73 L,H,S. 50 Sioux Rapids Sect. 52 Freshman Laronna Ludwig won second place in the free throw contest at the sectional tournament held at Sioux Rapids. OVERALL RECORD Won 9 Lost 11 CONFERENCE RECORD Won 5 Lost 8 NON -CONFERENCE RECORD Won 4 Lost 3 EW,-.,,,.V,i,,,f,.m,,g:f, if, .M , ..... ,A FRONT ROW: Carole Heetland, Paulette Mefferd, Diane Hornuth. SECOND ROW: Kathy Siddall, Linda Masterson, Shirley Fuchs, Elaine Runneberg, Carol Leith, Diane Runneberg, Bonnie Laidley. BACK ROW: Laronna Ludwig, Deanna Larson, Judy Stover, Linda Pohlman, Mary Lee Rubel, Coach Burnham, Judy Alstott, Kathy Hanish, Norma Hinners, Lynne Rubel, Karen Kress. Girls' Softball Norma Jean Hinners and Judy Stover softball co-captains. X The Team LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Hermsen, coach, Ricky Davis, Don Leith, Kent Larson, John McKeirnan, Keith Hoffman, Bob Haynes, Ed Workman, John Hinn, Bill Etheridge, Bob Zeigler, Jerry Ball, Dick Mosbach, Bob Dallenbach, Willie Grice, Roger Hanish, Micky McBride, Manager. Coach Joe Hermsen B a s e b a ll Seniors Bob Dallenbach, Roger Hanish, Kent Larson, and Don Leith. Pitching Staff Roger Hamish, John Hinn, Willie Grice, Kent Larson, Bob Ziegler. Track Q Arnie Hersom tries his hand at the shot put. Our pole vaulter Moonie Munson. The coach Floyd Winter. Conference winning Mile Relay team. Dean Richardson, Mike Tool, Bill Kees, and Ronnie Finnestad. FRONT ROW: Ann Younggreen, Linda Pohlrnan, Mary Martin, Margaret Cooper, Charolotte, Gail Alstott, Karen Davis, Jean Schleusner, Mary Alstott. SECOND ROW: Mary Lee Rubel, Kathy Mefferd, Anita Youngquist, Lois Ryon, Virginia Perkins, Janet Larson, Judy Cooper, Sandra Kendall, Susan Larson, Eloise Mileharn, Ruthanne Peterson, Mary Hakes, Carol Hopkins, Lynne Rubel, Eleanor Dubbert, Bonnie Laidley. BACK ROW: Richard Lindsey, Jeanne Egertson, Kathy Hanish, Judy Alstott, Jon George, David Felsing, KeithHoffrnan, Dave Hertz, Sam Chadwick, Roger Hanish. STANDING: Richard Cone, Gary Gulbranson, Suzi Kees, Bill Kemp, LaRonna Ludwig, Terry Trimble, Director Farrell Reese. N Orchestra Mr. Reese, orchestra and band instructor. ConcertiBand FRONT ROW: Susan Larson, Eloise Mileharn, Sandra Kendall, Mary Gulbranson, Paulette Mefferd, Sharon Goettsch, Ruthanne Peterson, Mary Hakes, Carol Hopkins, SECOND ROW: Hakell Pitluck, Judy Cooper, Bonnie Holland, Dale Larson, Deanna Larson, Virginia Perkins, Janet Larson, Eileen Runneberg, Jeanne Egertson, Judy Alstott, Kathy Hanish, Lynn Rubel, Eleanor Dubbert, Ruth Lind- sey, Francis Hanisch, Laronna Ludwig, Bonnie Laidley. THIRD ROW: Jane Lund, Sondra Kemp, Joyce DeWall, Peggy Siddall, Thayne Lowman, Janet DeWall, Dean Forsythe, Gale Peterson, Jon George, Keith Hoffman, David Felsing, Ronnie Baker, Roger Ryon, Jim Younggreen, David Hertz, Don Beneke, Sam Chadwick, Roger Hanish, BACK ROW: Bill Kees, Delores Lindvall, Carl Johannes, Richard Lindsey. STANDING: Richard Cone, Gary Gulbranson, Susan Kees, Sherryl Richardson, Dell Ferguson, Director Farrell Reese. Pe 5 FIRST ROW: Director Farrell Reese, Gary Gulbranson, Dell Fergerson, Don George, Keith Hoffman, David Felsing. SECOND ROW: Delores Lindwall, Eileen Runneberg, Virginia Perkins, Bonnie Laidley, Mary Hakes, Carol Hopkins, Susan Larson, Mary Gulbranson, Sondra Kemp. THIRD ROW: Sherryl Richardson, Kathy Hanish, Judy Alstott, Jeanne Egertson, Gale Peterson, Joyce DeWa11, Sandra Kendall, Janet DeWall, Judy Cooper. FOURTH ROW: Sam Chadwick, Don Beneke, David Hertz, Laronna Ludwig, Richard Lindsey. Band FRONT ROW: Dora Holmes, Ruthanne Peterson, Mary Gulbranson, Jane Lund, Delores Lindvall, Patti Adams, Lynne Rubel, Peggy Siddall, Joyce DeWal1, Judy Cooper, Barbara Christensen, Terry Trimble, Miss J ohnson. SECOND ROW: DianeHomuth, Karen Muller, Karen Kress, Jean Schleus- ner, Sharon Goettsch, Paulette Mefferd, Sue Etheridge, Judy Stover, Linda Mefferd, Kathy Siddall, Sondra Kemp. THIRD ROW: Mary Rubel, Janet Larson, Mary Lou Martin, Deanna Larson, Linda Pohlman, Jeanne Egertsen, Judy Alstott, Sandra Kendall, Laronna Ludwig, Kathy Hanish, Linda Masterson. FOURTH ROW: Norma Leitz, Carol Leith, Elaine Runneberg, Janice Stewart, Joyce Pohl, Carol Hopkins, Suzi Kees, Carol Richardson, Sherryl Richardson, Susan Larson, Eleanor Dubbert, Eileen Runneberg. FIFTH ROW: Virginia Perkins, Shirley Fuchs, Bonnie Holland, Lynette Grove, Eloise Mileham, Bonnie Laidley, Mary Hakes, Ann Younggreen, Susan Richards, Karen Davis, Carol Heetland. ABSENTg Norma Jean Hinners. OFFICERS Peggy Siddall P resident Janice Stewiart ice-Presi ent Deanna Larson Secretary-Treasurer La ronna Ludwig Kathy Hanish Librarians OFFICERS DOH Murray . . . . . President S, Kent Mackebon . . . . . Vice-President y N061 GOClfr6y ....... ....... S ecretary-Treasurer G C u b Haskell Pitluck, Rog Hamish . . . . . . Librarians FRONT ROW: Miss Johnson, Galen Lowman, Jerry Ball, Gale Peterson, Bob Ziegler, Bill Kemp, Dell Ferguson, David Peterson, Bob Dallenbach, Dean Richardson, Accompanist Mary Lee Rubel. SECOND ROW: Sam Chadwick, Ronnie Oleson, Ricky DeForest, Ken Lenz, Don Murray, Francis Hanisch, Roger Hanish, Willie Grice, Richard Lindsey, Mike Kemp, Tom Hakes, Jim Pearson. THIRD ROW: Jim Younggreen, Thayne Lowman, Carl Johannes, Tony Luick, Ronnie Baker, Dave Hertz, Kent Mackebon, Bill Kees, Don Beneke, Noel Godfrey. FOURTH ROW: Larry Perkins, Louis Ball, Jon George, Mike Ford, Haskell Pitluck, Richard Cone, David Felsing, Roger Ryon, Gary Gulbranson, Bob Fuchs. Mixed Chorus 1 FRONT ROW: Janice Stewart, Ruthanne Peterson, Mary Gulbranson, Linda Mefferd, Eleanor Dubbert, Lynne Rubel, Jeanne Egertsen, Judy Alstott, Jean Schleusner, Joyce DeWa1l, Kathy Hanish, Judy Cooper, Barbara Christensen, Terry Trimble, Peggy Siddall. SECOND ROW: Arla Wrider, Mary Lee Rubel, Janet Larson, Mary Lou Martin, Deanna Larson, Dell Ferguson, Sam Chadwick, Bill Kemp, Linda Pohlman, Sandra Kendall, Laronna Ludwig, Janet DeWa1l, Linda Masterson, Miss Johnson. THIRD ROW: Richard Lindsey, Don Murray, Jim Younggreen, Don Beneke, Kent Mackebon, Ronnie Baker, David Hertz, TonyLuick, Carl Johannes, Francis Hanisch, Roger I-Ianish, Ken Lenz, Ricky DeForest. FOURTH ROW: Virginia Perkins, Shirley Fuchs, Bonnie Holland, Lynette Grove, Eloise Mileharn, Bonnie Laidley, Carol Hopkins, Susan Kees, Mary Hakes, Ann Younggreen, Susan Richards, Karen Davis, Carol Heetland. FIFTH ROW: Bob Fuchs, Galen Lowman, Jerry Ball, Gale Peterson, DaleLarson, Bryan Halterman, David Peterson, Bob Dallenbach, Haskell Pitluck, David Felsing, Jon George, Louis Ball, Larry Perkins. 1 State Music Contest 1 Ratings CLARINET TRIO: Eloise Mileham, Sandra Kendall, Deanna Larson. FLUTE TRIO: Carol Hopkins, Mary Hakes, FRENCH HORN TRIO: Jean Egertson, Judy Ruthanne Peterson. Alstott, Kathy Hanish. STRING DUET Linda Pohlman Ann Younggreen MIXED GROUP Karen Davis Linda Pohlman Jean Schleusener MIXED QUARTET David Felsing Mary Rubel Mary Martin David Hertz VIOLIN SOLO Ann Younggreen VIOLA SOLO Karen Davis VOCAL SOLO Mary Lee Rubel VOCAL SOLO Karen Davis CLARINET SOLO Susan Larson PIANO SOLO Jean Schleusener x sn wx mx N un 1 n, nf 1 X gr:-x .-xx 2:2322 - LT53.. - 5 -'fu xx -T :lm - . :: -lla!! llvl If ., .. VI.: ,, , 1 -f.. ,,.-. ' !'L L'.i ff, 1' 'ff fu H. I ,.4I, IIT. r w mr- Q Q- H H an .If-1. ff .,. L-ww: V gsffzwzzmzx QW.. , -wwf . . FRONT ROW: Dora Holmes, RuthannePeterson, Jane Lund, Delores Lindvall, Patti Adams, Karen Virgil, Peggy Siddall, Joyce DeWal1, Judy Cooper, Barbara Christensen, Terry Trimble. SECOND ROW: J' udy Carlson, Diane Homuth, Karen Muller, Jean Schleusner, Karen Kress, Sharon Goettsch, Paulette Mefferd, Sue Etheridge, Judy Stover, Linda Mefferd, Kathy Siddall, Sondra Kemp, Diane Runneberg, Ruth Lindsey. THIRD ROW: Mary Ann Hartwig, Mary Lee Rubel, Arla Wrider, Janet Larson, Deanna Larson, Linda Pohlman, Judy Alstott, Laronna Ludwig, Janet DeWa1l, Sherlyn Hendricks, Eleanor Dubbert, Pat-Holmes, Donna Stoner. FOURTH ROW: Carol Garner, Norma Lietz, Eileen Runneberg, Carol Leith, Elaine Runneherg, Janice Stewart, Joyce Pohl, Susan Kees, Carol Richardson, Sherryl Richardson, Susan Larson, Linda Masterson, Myrna Bailey. FIFTH ROW: Bonnie DeForest, Virginia Perkins, Marcis Nelson, Shirley Fuchs, Bonnie Holland, Lynette Grove, Eloise Mileham, Bonnie Laidley, Carol Hopkins, Ann Younggreen, Susan Richards, Carol I-Ieetland, Y-Teens OUR ADVISOR Evie Pitluck Vice-P res ident. Retiring officers of Y-Teens are Linda Mefferd, Secretary, Ann Young green, Presidentg Susie Larson, Treasurerg andABSENT CarolHopk1ns oint Y.W.C.A.-Y-Teen ee-ting Installation of new officers was the principal business of the joint meeting of Y.W,C,A, and Y-Teens. Prior to the installation, the members and mothers of prospective Y-Teen members were treated to an international supper. Next stop was China where the main course, chow mein, was served. 1 Dessert was served in Germany. Serving began in Hawaii where the cocktail was served. Hawaiian styled music was provided by the combo of Tom Hakes, Larry Sorensen and Dell Ferguson. Smorgasbord was served in Scandanavia. Y-Teen officers installed were Deanna Lar- son, Vice-Presidentg Susie Kees as Secre- tary, Linda Mefferd as President, and Linda Pohlman as Treasurer, The four little bears. Y-Teen Slumber Party FRONT ROW: Mr. Rix, Don Leith, Gary Dahlberg, Bob Alborn, Dale Larson, Jim Pearson, Roger Richardson, Walter Schultz, John Reimers. SECOND ROW: Galen Lowman, Ronnie Cejka, Ronnie Oleson, Francis Hanisch, Ronnie Ahlers, Carl Johannes, David Hertz, Larry Ahlers, Mickey Schluesner, Richard Lindsey, Ronnie Reese, Jim Stoner, Ed Workman. THIRD ROW: Larry Perkins, Bob Lammers, Bob Pearson, Jim Hinners, John Baumunk, Dick Stockwell, Ron Baker, Don Dahlberg, Luverne Runneberg, Keith Hoffman, Roger Ryon. F. F. A. Ed Workman placed first in the sub-district and dis- trict Creed Speaking Contest. He then went on to the State Contest where he also placed first. Parliamentary Procedure Team LEFT TO RIGHT: Roger Ryon, Keith Hoffman, Mickey Schleusener, Larry Perkins, Ronnie Oleson, Ed Workman. F. F. A. Sweetheart JEAN SCI-ILEUSENER Banquet and Prom junior Senior T H E P R E P A R A T I O N PROGRAM Larry Sorensen, Master of Ceremonies Welcome of Guests Response of Seniors Heavenly Highlights Solo . Hallucinations . . Stardust . Blue Heaven . I N T E R M I S S I O N PANTOMIME: Bonnie Laidley, Susie Kees. . Mary Hakes . . Haskell Pitluck . . . Tony Luick . David Hertz . Jim Pearson , Mary Lee Rubel . Bill Southwick MIXED QUARTET: Dave Hertz, Mary Lou Martin, Mary Lee Rubel, and Dell Ferguson. 5, ...q. , ?w.,.wmMff1,mmmiM,wm,.fwwww,-TW Mmm MW, wyw WW W , f FRONT ROW: Carol Heetland, Virginia Perkins, Sondra Kemp, Carol Hopkins, Karen Davis, Pat Holmes. SECOND ROW: Mr. MacFar1and, John Reimers, Ricky DeForest, Larry Sorenson, Roger Richardson. THIRD ROW: Karen Virgil, Mary Lee Rubel, Mary Lou Martin, Pat Adams, Janet Larson, Kathy Siddall. h Librarians Our own Andrew Carnegie. FRONT ROW: Paulette Mefferd, Mary Martin, Laronna Ludwig, Linda Mefferd, Miss Roewe, Sandra Kendall, Kathy Hanish, Judy Stover, Linda Masterson. SECOND ROW: Donna Stoner, Karen Kress, Diane Hornuth, Diane Runneberg, Lynne Rubel, Eleanor Dubbert, Betty Ahlers, Sondra Kemp, Sherryl Richardson. THIRD ROW: Ruth Lindsey, Arla Wrider, Jean Egertson, Judy Alstott, Janet Larson, Sharon Goettsch, Delores Lindvall, Linda Olberding, Judy Carlson. BACK ROW: Carol Garner, Bonnie DeForest, Pat Holmes, Virginia Perkins, Myrna Bailey, Susan Richards, Mary I-Iartwig, Marcia Nelson, Carol Yackel. Home EC. Club Stars of the Home Economics Style Show were the five Mefferd sisters in their matching skirts. Karen and Sharon try a new dance step. Guess who? Most of the gang. What's up, doc ? Home EC. Trip Due to conflicting dates the junior Home Ec. girls chose to spend a couple of days at Des Moines instead of Veisha as in previous years. Many places of inter- est were toured, and the girls had a good time stay- ing overnight in one of the large hotels. Here's how Sharon does the hula! Magazine Sales SECOND PLACE, Sondra Kempg FIRST PLACE, Haskell Pitluckg THIRD PLACE, Judy Cooper. FRONT ROW: Bob Dallenbach, Rog McCain, Haskell Pitluck, Kent Larson, Roger Richardson. BACK ROW: Judy Cooper, Dora Holmes, Ruthanne Peterson, Suzanne Ethe- ridge, Janice Stewart, Sondra Kemp. AlN'T WE SWEET! Semor k1p Day This year the seniors chose Minneapolis as their destinationon April first, Skip Day. While in Minne- apolis the class toured the Ford Plant and the General Mills Administration Building. The noon hour was spent at Dayton's Shopping Center. In the evening a choice of entertainment was offered, including either the Ice Capades or cinerama. Student Council SEATED: Peggy Siddall, MaryHakes, Haskell Pitluck, SusanLarson, KentLarson, Mr. Peterson. STANDING: Bonnie Holland, Linda Mefferd, Tony Luick, Ronnie Oleson, Dell Ferguson, Kathy Siddall, Roger Ryon. Our Custodians T in r CHRIS PLAIN DON HAYNES Cooks FRONT ROW: Lois Luick, Loryl Fuchs, Billie Alstott. BACK ROW: Mabel Goddard, Alma Davis, Hazel Siddall. Bus Drivers Darwin Larson, Cecil Lowman, O. B. McBride, Albert Hanson, Gene Jonas, Rodney Moor, Lowell Cone. Baccalaureate Sunday, May 15, 1960 8:00 P.M. Class Processional . . Invocation . . laounoccosaoacoooloun Pastor, Methodist Church, Laurens Hymn . Music . Prayer Perfect - Stenson The Blind Ploughman - Clark C1assSermon. noooconosunnooooousous Pastor, First Christian Church, Laurens Music . The Talisman - Brockton Benediction , , , I O Class Recessional . REVEREND LE LAN D GROVE . . . Linda Pohlman Rev. Robert D. Butler . A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Boys Glee Club Rev. Leland F. Grove . Orchestra Rev. Robert D. Butler . . Linda Pohlman Commencement Tuesday, May 117, 1960 8:00 P.M. Class Processional 1 . . . . . . Linda Pohlman Invocation.. ...................Rev.A.M.Youngquist Pastor, Lutheran Church, Laurens Music!! Ill!!OIOOOIIIIIOIOOIIODQIC Battle Hymn of the Republic - Wilhousky Beautiful Savior - Christiansen Introduction of Speaker . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . Supt. J. H. Halterman Address, The Romance of Lengthening Shadows . . . . . . . . . . DI. Ray Bryan Head of Vocational Education, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa MusicIQIICIDOIIIIDCIDOIOOOIIIU O ll Serenade - Romberg Sanctus - Gounod Presentation of Class. . , , , Supt. J. H. Haltefman Presentation of Diplomas ................. . . Leo Hanish Member, Board of Education Benediction , . , , Rev. A. M. YOHITSQUN Class Recessional , . . . Linda P0hlmaH DR. RAY BRYAN 8 i w b f 4 s U 2 5 K A 5 z s QM la-mvnu N5 E 2 f 5 s Q Q S 5 Simi :K Q .faqs K N2 5 , u . S2 W INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers - Manufacturers Yearbooks - Yearbook Covers Diplomas - Graduation Announcements Factory - Home Office Kansas City, Mo. U.S.A. J? 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