Little Sioux High School - Tipi Yearbook (Little Sioux, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1950 volume:

KM 1919: I I I I I 1 I I I I I i 4r 9 K2 Vi K5 Q CQ X EEEZXQM WCW NN Z? ,X Gb gf 'X .J Q, Foreword This tenth edition of the Little Sioux Tipi is produced by the Class of 1950. Init we have tried to preserve for our reader and us, some of the joys and pleasures we have ex- perienced during our stay in L. S. H. S. We hope these pages will keep alive many of the memories which to us are so dear. We also wish to take this opportunity to ex- press our sincerest appreciation to Mrs. Vada Glasser whose untiring efforts have made this edition of Tipi possible. Dedication To our parents, whose untiring expenditure of time and money have made it possible for us to receive the benefits of a high school educa- tion and to our custodian, Mr. Grandgenett, who has kept our building neat and clean, we, the Class of 1950, dedicate this tenth issue of the l Uripivv. Z iWfg5 5 5 2 I S LUEMIWZSZWWZUFIWW xxx 42 i t Q BOARD OF ED UCATION For The LITTLE SIOUX INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Mr. Howard Gahm--President Mr. Everett Petty Mr. Jackson Motz Mr. Dale Alton Mr. Holger Jensen Mr. Ernest Caldwell--Treasurer Mrs. Elsie Caldwell--Secretary Term Expires 1952 1950 1951 1952 1951 1950 1950 The five members of the Board of Education are elected by the people of the district for a term of three years. The Treasurer is elected for a term of two years. The Secretary is appointed by the board members each year and is the only one to receive a salary. The duty of the Secretary is to handle all correspondence and to re- cord all business meetings. The finances of the district are handled by the Treasurer. The students of the Little Sioux School appreciate the time and effort the Board has given to improve the school. Through the years the younger generation of this community should become better and wiser citizens because of the untiring efforts of this group. Mr. Nealy Grandgenett is the custodian of the Little Sioux School To him we express deep gratitude for his kindness and thoughtfulness to each of us, as well as the care he has given the building. 4 Faculty fy X yi ....s......,,,5f1 . -...L ' 'Jvc- . My .-rr K., FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Bloomquilt, Mrs. Drake, Miss Nazum, Mrs. Gluler. SECOND ROW: Mr. Daniels, Mr. Zalonka. Mr. Drake. MR. C. W. DANIELS, B.A. Superintendent Science - Mathematics Girls' Physical Education Motto: Live By The Golden Rule. MR. MARVIN D. DRAKE, B.A History - English Motto: I Am The Captain Of My Soul. MISS BERYL NAZUM Junior High Grades 6, 7, 8 Motto: Friendliness is Never Wasted. MRS. MAEDENE DRAKE Intermediate Grades 2, 3 Motto: Doing Begins With Caring. MRS. VADA GLASSER, B.A. High School Principal Commercial - Mathematics Motto: No Sermon Is So Eloquent As The Silent Lesson Of A Good Example. MR. CHARLES ZALONKA, M.S. Health - Social Studies Boys' Physical Education Motto: Live To Learn And Learn To Live. MRS. RAE BLOOMQUIST Intermediate Grades 4, 5 Motto: You Are Not A Failure Until You Think So. MRS. OPAL WALKER Primary and First Grade Motto: Teach Children That Life Is Too Rich To Waste. . QQWUQW Q 42 55 fy Q 695355 S Q M7155 X 42 J MR. C. W. DANIELS Superintendent Live By The Golden Sponsor ------- Rule ----- 4 JACK LITTLE QP:-esidentj Practive is the best of all instructors President ----- - 1 year Vice-President - - - -1 year Council Member - - - -l year Basketball ---- - -3 years Baseball- - - - Z years Class Plays - - - - 3, 4 Annual MARGARET O'DAY fVice-Presldentj Education ls Not All Books But, in life as well. Vice-Prealdent ------- l year Basketball - - - - - 4 years Clan Plays - - - - - - 2.3.4 Glee Club ----- - - Z years Annual IRIS PIPPITT fSecretaryj 'Tis Good To Live And Learn . President ---- ----- 1 year Vice-President ------ Z years Secretary - - - - - l year Basketball - - - - 4 years Class Plays - - - - Z, 3, 4 Glee Club - - - -Z years Annual PATRICIA I-IARL fTreasurerj A Laugh Is Worth a Hundred Groans In Any Market . President - Secretary - Cheerleader Glee Club - Class Plays Annual I year 1 year Treasurer - - - - - - - 1 year Basketball - - - 1 year Z years Z years -Z. 3.4 DELIORIS LAYTON fCouncil Member Mingle Your Cares With Pleasure Now and Then. Council Member - - - Z years Reporter ---- - - 1 year Basketball - - - - 4 years Glee Club - - - Z years Class Plays - - - - Z, 3, 4 A nnual LORRAINE HEADLEY Words Are Pegs To Hang Ideas On. Basketball -------- 4 yean Glee Club - - - - Z years Class Plays ---- - - - 3. 4 Annual WILLIE RUTH RAMSEY The Reward Of A Thing Well Done Is To Have lt Done Class Plays -------- - - 4 Annual DWIGHT ALTON Never Leave That Till Tomorrow Which You Can Do Today. Baslfetball -------- 4 years Baseball --------- 4 years Class Plays - - - -Z, 3, 3. 4 Glee Club - - - Z years Annual GLADYS RUFFCORN For They Can Conquer Who Think They Can. Basketball -------- 4 years Class Plays - - - - - - 3, 4 Glee Club - - - - Z years Annual KENNE TH NUZUM How Poor Are They Who Have Not Patience . Basketball - - - - - - Baseball - - - - - Reporter --------- G1eeClub-- ---- Class Plsys ---- - - - Annual 4 years 4 years - l year 2 years Z, 3, 4 GLADETH RUFFCORN Nothing Was Ever Achieved Withoui Enthusiasm' ' Glee Club ------ - - -Z years Class Plays - - Annual o ---3,4 DONALD GRANDGENETT A Quitter Never Wins And A Winner Never Quite . President --------- I year Treasurer - - ------- l year Council Member- - - - 1 year Baseball ----- - 4 years Basketball - - - - 4 years Glee Club - - - -Z years Clan Playa- - - - - -3. 4 Annual HELEN, CONYEIS The Great Art To Learn Ia To Undertake A Litile A8 A Time. Secrehry-Treasurer- - - l year Claaa Playa --------- 3, 4 GleeClub-------- Zyearl Annual ROBERT McCRACKEN Life Holds No Higher Pleaaurea Than That Of Surmounting Di!- ficulties.' Basketball - - - - 4 years Baseball - - - - - 4 years Class Plays - - - - 3, 4 Glee Club- - - - - Z years Annual Senior Class History In the fall of 1938 many frightened little five-year olds enter- ed the first grade in the Little Sioux School and in September of 1939 two of the present Senior class enrolled in the second grade with many others. They were Dwight Alton and Lorraine Headley. In the third grade Deloris Layton entered from Mondamin and dur- ing their fourth year in school Lorraine Headley moved to Omaha. Gladys and Gladeth Ruffcorn joined the group in fifth grade but Deloris Layton left for Oregon the next year. At the beginning of the seventh year the class welcomed Helen Conyers, Donald Grandgenett, Kenneth Nusum, and Iris Pippitt. There were eight who were graduated from the eighth grade in 1946 under the super- vision of Mrs. Gertrude Edmonds. The Class of 1950 entered high school with seventeen mem- bers with Mrs. Laura Cutler as sponsor. This number was rais- ed to nineteen when Dolores and Lawrence Epperson came from a school in Colorado. Later, David Jones and Jack Little re-enter- ed from Pickering, Missouri. Mrs. Vada Glasser acted as sponsor. The Junior year was begun with fourteen members, the class hav- ing lost Creg Hauswirth during the suxnmer. Mrs. Maude Olney helped the class with their Junior class activities. During the surnmer between the Junior and Senior years Patricia McEvers left to work in Sioux City, Iowa. The Senior Class of 1950 started with thirteen members but Willie Ruth Ramsey from Smithland, Iowa, entered a few days after school started making fourteen mem- bers to be graduated on May 17, 1950. The high lights of the Senior year were Picture Day, Class Play, Junior-Senior Banquet, Skip Day, and the Commencement Activities. CLASS MOTTO Not For Ourselves But For All CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose CLASS COLORS Blue and Silver 12 Last Will and Testament Of The Class of 1950 We, the Senior Class of 1950, do hereby make publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. FIRST: To our teachers, we state our appreciation for their help in our daily tasks. Also their smiles when problems con- front us. SECOND: To Mr. Grandgenett, we leave all old gum, notes, and jokes. THIRD: To the Junior Class we happily! I I leave our Senior row. Good luck kids, the scenery is wonderful. FOURTH: To the Sophomore Class we bequeath our ability to try to act like SENIORSI 'Z I FIFTH: We sorrowfully leave to the Freshman Class all old paddles and memories of INITIATION on September 30, 1949. SIXTH: Dwight Alton wills his ability to sleep in classes to Jim Beers. Happy dreams Jim! I I SEVENTH: Helen Conyers wills to Rachel Hunter her north- ern dialect hoping she will be able to use it someday. EIGHTH: Donald Grandgenett wills to Barbara Wiltfong his ability to sit in class, be elsewhere, and still get a good grade in a test? ? ? NINTH: Pat Harl wills her ability to type and her old type- writer to Alice Riley. Also her shorthand ability. TENTH: Lorraine Headley wishes to leave to Ramona Mann her ability to hold up an airplane by pure wind. fWe wonder what Mr. Zalonka meant by pure wind., ELEVENTH: Deloris Layton wills to Barbara Wiltfong her careless ways. Also her ability to keep a steady boy friend. TWELFTH: Jack Little wills to Jim Beers his ability to stay short all through high school and wishes to leave an impersonator to sit in his seat while he plays hooky, 13 THIRTEENTH: Robert McCracken wills his quiet but mischievous disposition to Joanne Mikklesong also his enthusiasm for sports. FOURTEENTH: Kenneth Nuzum wishes to leave Virginia Alton his front seat in the fourth row and his ability toconcentratef I I He also just wishes to LEAVE. FIFTEENTH: Margaret O'Day wishes to leave to Alice Riley her ability to keep letters sweet. fAir Mailj To the basketball team she wish- es to leave part of her ability to hold her temper. fShe'l1 keep the rest.j SIXTEENTH: Iris Pippitt wills her old gum Qit's xmder her desk, and her ability to get good grades to Joanne Mikkleson. To Mr. Drake she leaves her English Literature book in preference to Longfellow, Kipling, and Whittier, SEVENTEENTH: Willie Ruth Ramsey wills her ability to keep quiet to Ramona Mann: also her typewriter and chair. EIGHTEENTH: Gladeth Ruffcorn wills to Virginia Alton her ability to whisper without getting caught. NINETEENTH: Gladys Ruffcorn wills to Rachel Hunter her basketball ability for the coming year. I wish you good luck Rachel. TWENTIETH: And last we wish to express our appreciation to our sponsor, Mr. C. W. Daniels for his patience and helpful ways and hereby nom inate him to be sole executor of our Last Will and Testament in which he will not be required to furnish bond for the faithful performance of his duties as our executor . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above will has been signed, published, and declared by the Senior Class as their Last Will and Testament in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred fifty. SENIOR CLASS OF 1950 In Presence of: Mrs. Vada Glasser Mr. Marvin Drake Mr. Charles Zalonka 14 Prophecy TEN YEARS LATER I-Iello there, everybody! This is your radio columnist, Lotsa Chatter, broadcasting from Station LSHS in the Daily Star news- paper building. As usual, I'm bringing you news about the people who make the news. Guess who I burnped into this morning! Nobody but Deloris Layton lnow Deloris Grandgenettj leading her pet poodle, Curly, on a leash. She has just returned from a vacation in France: you should see her beautiful tan. Dorty has made her home town proud of her by becoming a famous movie star. Certainly the sport of boxing should not be abolished for those who desire to make a living getting their brains scrambled. I dropped in at the hospital last Sunday to see Dwight Alton, one of Iowa's top boxers, whose latest bout had landed him-ecompletely K O'ed--in the laps of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nuzum. QThe Nuzums were watching their old classmate perform while visiting in townl. Their home is in California, where Kenneth owns five thousand acres of land and Iris Knee Pippittl has the reputation of being a wonderful hostess. OI Just as Iwas leaving, Dwight's nurse entered the room. Smil- ing as usual, there stood Margaret O'Day, R. N. She informed me that she had left a big Chicago hospital to pursue her nursing career right here in Sioux. I wonder if her fiance will persuade her to have a June wedding? She must prefer the smell of disinfectant to the scent of orange blossoms. By the way, I dropped in at the art gallery last week to see the latest exhibits of the famous art protege, Willie Ruth Ramsey. Willie herself was there, and we got into quite an animated conversation. I discovered that the artist in question has two great aspirations: she is as much interested in home and family as she is in art, and she's simply sighing for a glimpse of her favorite painting, the Mona Lisa. Incidently, my favorite magazine arrived the other day, and on page eighteen was one of those Toni ads--featuring Gladys and Gladeth Ruffcorn, the current Toni twins. They're both happily married and possess large duplicate wardrobes which they use for their twin jobs. fIt's quite a coincidence that Gladeth has twin daughters--as does Gladysll 15 I saw Robert McCracken, the famous architect, hard at work UQ on the vacant block which is being converted into a recreation center. Bob says it will be completed next year in 1961. He is still single but it's a wonder. He has several girl friends who are trying to lead him from the path of bachelorhood. But it looks as if the high school romance might live, after all. Helen Conyers, who showed so much promise as a prima donna was recently married and now resides in Omaha. I visited her not long ago and found her very happy--not at all regretting having sacrificed a promising career as a singer to devote herself to her home and family. Donald Grandgenett has surprised no one by becoming a big league baseball player. They say he can really pitch fa, baseballs, and lb, w-o-o. Ruznor has it that Hollywood is thinking about mak- ing a movie of his life story. lf they decide to do it, I hope they come here on location. I'm sure Donnie wouldn't object to having a leading lady in the vicinity! Lorraine Headley has been chosen as the Lorraine in the song that goes: When I'm with my sweet Lorraine... She arrived at the airport last night, and today the contest sponsors are photograph- ing her in her native habitat--Little Sioux--along with the writers of the song, Lorraine, She's going to be busy tomorrow autograph- ing records of the song that bears her name. Tune in to NBC any Saturday night at eight o'clock and you'll hear Patricia Harl sing on the Hit Parade show. flncidentally, her hand- some spouse is the announcer on the programj. Pat appeared as the guest star of the most popular television show, the other night. She accompanied herself on a grand piano while she sang. Pat now lives in luxury in Beverly Hills. Don't let Jack Litt1e's gentle smile fool youg he's really a dare- devil at heart. He's been nicknamed The Man With Nine Lives because of his experience as a ski jurnper, a high diver, a death dodger, a tra- peze artist, an Antarctic explorer, a Hollywood stunt man, a tight-rope walker, and a deep-sea diver. lThat's only eight--Jack must have one life leftj. His wife, called Poppy because of her red hair, has just launch ed him on a really dangerous pastime--knitting. By the studio clock, I see that I have only ten seconds to go, so-- goodbye until next year. This is station LSHS signing off. 16 i T'yf 3 iv Us as X ca Wwwgxgzzmsymgm if Q N Junior Class 'IN N. W uf yi .,,n'Z,1,g ,jj Q X N , I rf .5 K xl , If ,Mx Milky g I QQ ggi. 'K Q g as ' X. . s . Fel. s 3 xx sm - ' . 9' 4. 1 f ' f- i ' ve i -- .gf -. ' Y - 5,35 555 ff . , .,,,,,l Q ee' f-la' -, ' li F l' TO RIGHT: Mrs. Glasser, Ramona Mann, Joanne Millkhloh, Virginia AIYOH. Barbara Wiltfong, Alice Riley, Rachel Hunter, Jimmie Beerl. President --------- George O'Day Vice-President ------- Dwight Terry Secretary --------- Marian Pippitt Treasurer -------- Dale Heistand Sponsor --------- Marvin D. Drake The Sophomore Class enrolled as Freshmen in September, 1948 with ten members. George O'Day and Donald Bohall enter- ed from River Sioux, Harry Mikkleson from the Murray Hill School, Bonnie Towne from Sherman No. Z of Blencoe, and Janice Alton, Evelyn Carbaugh, Bill Harl, Dale Heistand, Anne McColley, Marian Pippitt were graduated from the eighth grade in Little Sioux. Dwight Terry's coming back from Avoca, Iowa, where he had been in school, and Goldie Tay1or's entering from Woodbine, Iowa, raised the class roll to twelve members. 18 I, Quik Q f ,3 Sophomore Class 'zN.4.-1 . y 'V T4 N ,Si , 9 y Q 4 l x ' K , .R 7 , ' f bg' ' S . 1 Q I 'lf ev. FlRST ROW: Left to Right: Bonnie Towne, Anne lM1cColley, Evelyn Carbaugh, Marion Pippitt, Janice Alton, Goldie Taylor. Bill Hari. G:-ox-gc O'Day, Donald Bohall, Dale Heistand. Dwight Terry, Harry lllikklx-son, Mr. Drake. SECOND ROW: President ---- - - Joanne Mikkleson Vice-President - - ---- Alice Riley Secretary --------- Rachel Hunter Treasurer - - - - - - Barbara Wiltfong Sponsor ------- Mrs. Vada Glasser The Junior Class of 1950 enrolled in ninth grade in September, 1947. There were ten members. Pearl Conyers entered from River Sioux, Joanne Mikkleson and Floyd Stansberry from the Murray Hill School, Barbara Wiltfong from Fort Peck, Montana, and Eva Nelson, Alice Riley, Ramona Mann, Virginia Alton and Jimmie Beers were graduated from the eighth grade in Little Sioux. Floyd Stansberry, Eva Nelson, and Pearl Conyers dropped out during the Sophomore year, and Dorothy Dague moved to Missouri Valley during the Junior year. Rachel Hunter, from Nashville, Tennesse, filled one of the vacancies at the beginning of the Junior ye 19 O s I 81' Freshman Class NC' y., FIRS I' ROW: Le-ft to Right: Charlene Alton, Phyllis Murray, Marilyn Jensen, Betty Lirandgenett, Elaine Jensen. Maxine Anderson. SECOND RUVY: Harlan Gahm, Ursula Evers, Joan Hall, Patty Wax ren, Robert Maloy, Mr. lfalonka. President ------- Betty Grandgenett Vice-President ------- Patty Warren Secretary ---- ---- M arilyn Jensen Treasurer - - - ----- Robert Maloy Sponsor ------ -Mr. Charles Zalonka The Freshman Class of 1950 enrolled with thirteen members. Maxine Anderson and Joan Hall entered from the River Sioux school, Charlene Alton, Robert Dague, Ursula Evers, Harlan Gahm, Betty Grandgenett, Elaine Jensen, Marilyn Jensen, Robert Maloy, Phyllis Murray, Harold Nelson, and Patty Warren entered from the eighth grade in Little Sioux. Robert Dague moved to Missouri Valley and Harold Nelson dropped out during the year, leaving eleven in the class of 1953. 6 I avr- w v Sixth, Se-venth and Eighth Grades weffxla f E, get yt nl FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Rosalie Edmonds, Carolyn Walker, Lois Layton, Nadine Faris, Annie Hussing, Leota Bothwell, Darlene Alton. Mervyn Skinner, Darrell Nazu.m, Richard Nelson, Joe Swanberg, Tommy Maloy, Ralph Dui-fee, Miss Butyl Nuzum, Virdus Alton, Richard Mann, Lona Kress, Phyllis Pippitt, Billy Hickman, Billy Hussing, Eugene Edmonds. SECOND ROW: THIRD RCW: The eighth grade started with twelve members in 1942, three of whom are in the present class. They are Lois Layton, Nadine Faris, and Annie Hussing. In 1943 Richard Mann joined the groupg and J'oe Swanberg came in 1947. In 1949 Mervyn Skinner entered. In 1943 Darlene Alton, Leota Bothwell, and Phyllis Pippitt started to school in a class of five members. Carolyn Walker joined the girls in 1945, Darrell Nazum entered in 1946, Richard Nelson and Billy Hussing came in 1947, and Rosalie Edmonds in 1948. There are now eight in the seventh grade. Of the seven first graders starting in 1944, three are still with the class They are Virdus Alton, Ralph Durfee, and Billy Hickman, Since 1944 they have gained Tommy Maloy, Eugene Edmonds, and Lona Kress making six in the sixth grade. John Zeall joined the class for a short time this year. 21 Fourth and Fifth Grades 41 1 ' ,- ,l . at -W - I :Q W -'iv , y 3 K 5. N 1 Lf :Jn FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Patricia Gee, Carol Caldwell, Mary Maloy, Iralee Faris, Joanne Murray, Karen Johnston, Beverly Conyers, Karen Bothwell. SECOND ROW: Karen Jensen, Billy Mann, Dwight Grandgenett, Bertha Jerrett, Wanda Swanberg, Edward Ramsey, Catherine Hickman, M1-5, Rae Bloomquisg, THIRD ROW: Eddie Alton, Loren Kress, Donald Hussing, Clair Williarns, Robert Knoch, Larry Vander Veen, Gerald Jones. Fourteen little first graders started in 1945. Six are members of the class now. They are: Carol Caldwell, Beverly Conyers, Iralee Faris, Dwight Grandgenett, Gerald Jones, and Clair Williams. In 1947 Donald Hussing and Robert Knoch joined the class. In 1948 Patricia Gee, Bertha Jerrett, Mary Maloy, Karen Bothwell, and Wanda Swanberg entered. Edward Ramsey entered in 1949 but Delbert Faris moved away leaving fourteen in the fifth grade. A small but energetic group of four started to school as first graders in 1946. Of this group Catherine Hickrnan, Karen Jensen, and Joanne Murray are still members of the class in fourth grade. During the four years in school they have added Karen Johnston, Billy Mann, Eddie Alton, Loren Kress, and Larry Vander Veen making a class of eight members. Joanne Zeall was added to the class during the year but soon moved away. ZZ Second and Third Grades xr-. -' - A 1 , 'u , w., g , ,M , , . ii FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Marianna Edmonds, Judy Beers, Barbara Petty, Marilyn Faris, Marlene Davidson, Sharon Jones, Janice Fitzpatrick. SECOND ROW: Larry Kress, Larry Conyers, Verval Dean Ramsey, Larry Bean, Roger Pippitt., Roger Grandgenett, Austin Caldwell, Richard Jerrett, Alva Caldwell, Mrs. Maedene Drake. Due to absence, Jenette Durfee and Bonnie Bothwell are not in the picture. There were fourteen wide-eyed first graders who started in 1947, seven of whom remained with the class. They are: Judy Beers, Larry Conyers, Janice Fitzpatrick, Marilyn Faris, Sharon Jones, Barbara Petty, and Roger Pippitt. Five more, Marianna Edmonds, Larry Bean, Richard Jerrett, Marlene Davidson, and Bonnie Bothwell, entered since that time and Janice has moved away leaving eleven in the third grade. In the fall of 1948, five little first graders enrolled in Little Sioux School. Of these five, Alva Caldwell, Austin Caldwell, Jenette Durfee, and Roger Grandgenett are members of the second grade class now. Larry Kress came in 1948 and Verval Dean Ramsey joined the class in the fall of 1949. There are now six enrolled in the second grade. Z3 s ii 9 Primary and First Grades , s. -- f , 4 rv T2 o 2 g , 1- FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Linda Petty, Carolyn Faris, Janice Bean, Lowell McCracken, Larry Terry, Darlene Jerett, Gardena Swanberg, Edna Conyers. SECOND ROW: Warren Gee, Jimmie Fitzpatrick, Deanna Bothwell, Carol Jerrett, Richard Warren, Leroy Johnston, Jimmie Perley, Myrna Grandgenett, Norman Burns, Mrs. Opal Walker. Pupils not in the picture: Charlotte Ramsey, Roger Harl, Lanny Kress, and Gloria Hussing, from the primary. Harlene Breeling and Charles Hanson from the first grade. The first grade started in September, 1949 with ten members. I-larlene Breeling, Norman Burns, Carolyn Faris, Warren Gee, Myrna Grandgenett, Charles Hanson, Carol Jerrett, Jimmie Perley, Linda Petty, and Gardena Swanberg all hope to graduate together as the class of 1961. Also on September 5, 1949 seventeen five -year olds started on their journey through the exciting experiences of school. Reggie Ann Layton, Donald Faris, Richard and Robert Hanson and Jimmie Fitzpatrick moved away during the year leaving Janice Bean, Deanna Bothwell, Edna Conyers, Roger Harl, Gloria Hussing, Darlene Jerrett, Leroy Johnston, Lanny Joe Kress, Lowell McCracken, Charlotte Ramsey, Larry Terry, and Richard Warren. Along with other things they have enjoyed the measles thus learn- ing to take the bitter with the sweet. Z4 1QfT5fWS iv if Ci Q K Q 5 mzmggzfics 4 9 Yell Leaders LEFT TO RIGHT: Joanne Mikkleson, Patty Warren, Goldie Taylor, Inset: Pat Hari. The members of the Little Sioux high school elected yell-leaders for the basketball squads at the beginning of the season. They are: Patty Warren to represent the Freshman class, Goldie Taylor for the Sophomore class, Joanne Mikkleson for the Junior class, and Pat Harl for the Senior class. The student body appreciates the efforts of the cheerleaders in leading the cheering sections both at home and at out-of-town games and wishes to com- mend them for their efficiency and good sportsmanship. They have been very successful in lifting the morale of our teams at the most critical times. The yell-leaders feel, however, much credit is due to the student body for the sup- port they have given. Their costurnes are royal blue ballerina skirts with white sweaters and caps. These added the bit of color needed to correspond with the pep and zip of the students of Little Sioux High School. 26 Boys' Baseball. FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Dwight Alton, Kenneth Nuzum, Donald Grandgenett, Robert McCracken, Jack Little, Jimmie Beers. SECOND ROW: Bill Hari, Harlan Gahm. Donald Bohall. George O'Day, Dwight Terry, Robert Maloy, Harry Mikklelon, Coach - Mr. Yalonka. Little Sioux opened with an ll-6 win over Blencoe. In his debut as a pitcher, Freshman Maloy lost of Moorhead. Modale won by a question- able triple in the last inning. Mondamin bowed 8-7 and Whiting, section- al tournament favorites, was defeated by Little Sioux 6-Z. With only a days rest, Little Sioux lost to Castana 6-4. In the pitching department, Beers and Maloy lacked the experience of Grandgenett. Donnie was credited with all three wins and is ranked as one of the best interscholastic pitchers in the state of Iowa. Respectively, bat- ting honors went to Beers, Alton, Grandgenett, Maloy and Nuzum. Grandgenett hit Sioux's home run against Castana. Each and every member deserve the credit accorded them for raising Little Sioux from just another team to one of the best in Harrison County. From Coach Zelonka, Superintendent Daniels, teaching staff, and students-- Thanks Boys! 27' if Girls' Basketball , 9 . . ' sts ., I FIRST ROW: L4-fl lu Right: Coat h - IV r. Ilanie-ls, Aliu' Riley, Ramona Mann, Gladys Ruflz urn, In-loris Layton, Anna- lMcCoIlvy, lris Pippitt, Margaret O'lJay, lihnnn- Jr-nsvn, flhapvrmuf - Miss Naznlm. FQPICONIJ ROKR: llzifhel Hunter, Nuriun Vlppltt, Juan Hall, Patty Warren, Belly Grandgl-nc!! Lorraine llvadlvy, Marilyn Je-ns:-n, Nlaxinf' Andvrsun. The basketball season for the girls cannot be considered a success when based on games won. In spite of the many reverses, the girls did not quit, and we think their play at the end of the season showed vast improvement. The second team did quite well in their games and we expect them to carry on next year. They won from Salix QSt. Josephsl twice and lost a thriller to Moorhead seconds by 3 points. The varsity won twice from Modale during the season, once by 3 points and the other by 8 points. They were defeated by Mondamin in the County Tournament and by Dunlap in the Girls' Sectional. The year was not one of victories, but we feel that they have learned many new things and that the team showed marked improvement as the season pro- gressed. They wish to thank Mr. Daniels, the coach, Miss Nazum, the chaper- one, and the student body for their fine support during the season. 28 Boys' Basketball V or , 1, , ' , , f Q W FIRST TOW: Ls-ft to Right: Dwight Terry, Dwight Alton, Donald Grandgenett, Kenneth Nuzum, Robert McCracken, Jack Little, Jimmie Beers, Coach -- Mr. Zalonka. SECOND ROW: Bob Maloy, Bill Hail, Donnie Bohall, George O'Day, Harry Nlikkleson, Harlan Clahm. The Little Sioux Boys' Basketball squad had a successful year in the Soldier Valley Conference by winning 5 and losing 4 games. They downed Beebetown'4O-16, Pisgah 44-37, Mondamin 43-29, and handed Magnolia Con- ference champions, their only defeat 36-34. The five starting Seniors brought their high school basketball career to a brilliant close by downing Mondamin 55-42 to clinch 3rd place in the conference. The high scorers for the year are Nuzum with 289 points and Grandgenett with 274 points. The first team consists of five Seniors: Captain--Nuzurn, Grandgenett, Little, McCracken, and Alton. The team wishes to thank their coach, Mr. Zalonka, the superintendent, Mr. Daniels, the cheerleaders, and the cheering section for the fine support they have given them. 29 R is Q an mccmwnss F 4x db QQ, Junior Class Play 4. .... ,,,, gt .,,-pn t ,. , . ..'- -A --- - - M FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Rachel Hunter, Joanne Mikkleson, Ramona Mann, Alice Riley, Barbara Wiltfong, Virginia Alton. SECOND ROW: Robert Maloy, Jimmie Beers, George O'Day, Director - Mr. Drake. The opening of the play finds Payson and Carver Smith with their Wives stranded in adjoining rooms of a Chicago hotel: they are returning home for their inheritance, which their father's will has withheld from them until their twenty-fifth birthday. Since they have not seen each other for years, each has convinced the other of his financial success. Unaware of the presence of the other, both couples quarrel violently amid regrets of not having married their sisters or brothers-in-law. At last in desperation, each stages a fake robbery to explain their lack of cash and in the resulting excitement discovers the presence of the other. A connecting door between their rooms provides a means of avoiding the hotel management. Finally there are mutual confessions and the play ends happily when the twins learn that the hotel is part of their father's estate. The curtain falls on four happy young people for whom all the lights from now on will be green. 31 Senior Class Play A READY-MADE FAMILY PLAY CAST Agnes Martyn, a widow - - - ---- Deloris Layton Bob. her S0n ---------- - - Donald Grandgenett Marilee, her elder daughter - - - - - Margaret O'Day Gracie, her youngest daughter - - -Lorraine Headley Miss Lydia, her sister-in-law - - - - Helen Conyers Henry Turner, a windower - - - - - - - Kenneth Nuzum Doris, his'daught'er ----- - - - - - - Gladys Ruffcorn Sammie, his son --------------- - - - Jack Little Begonia, the Martyn's darky cook ----------- Iris Pippitt Nicodemus, the Martyn's colored handy man ---- Dwight Alton Stage Manager ----------------- Robert McCracken Assistants ------------------------ Pat Harl- Gladeth Ruffcorn Willie Ruth Ramsey SYNOPSIS A READY MADE FAMILY concerns the troubles of a middle aged widow and widower, Agnes Martyn and Henry Turner: each withholds the fact that a family also exists, for Agnes has three children while Henry has two. When the children find out about the wedding, they decide that their respective parents have been married for their money, and they enter upon an active campaign to force an immediate divorce or annulxnent. Henry's son pre- tends to be a kleptomaniac, while his daughter drives Agnes wild with talk of a recent operation. Anges's son eats soap and froths at the mouth in apparent fits, while one daughter talks incessant baby talk and the youngest of the family plays the role of a mis- chievous brat. The last straw is Miss Lydia, Anges's sister-in law who descends to impersonating a ghost--the ghost of her dead broth er---in order to help drive Henry away. The colored servants, be tween fits and h'ants , had a bad time of it. The situation suddenly changes when the step children think their parents have become pennilessg and they reverse their ac- tions in an attempt to patch up a reconciliation between Agnes and Henry. But the latter pull a surprise on the youngsters, and in the end are obviously masters of the situation. 32 FRESHMAN INITIATION The days of events for the Freshman Class was September 30, 1949. The Seniors honored them by holding the traditional initiation. They ar- rived that morning in various odd costumes and elaborate make-up. Armed with paddles, the Seniors were very lenient in using them. A party was held in the evening, the Freshmen being the honorary guests. This day was enjoyed by the whole high school and may every year bring as many happy memories. JUNIOR ACTIVITIES With time for the Junior-Senior Banquet drawing near, the Junior class set out to raise the necessary money. They sold refreshments at our home baseball games. In a joint project with the Sophomore class they sponsored a food sale and sold lunch until after the supper hour on a Saturday afternoon and after the show one Thursday night thereby swelling the funds. The Juniors did very well selling greeting cards, wrappings, etc. In spite of the small number of class members they canvassed the town and surrounding community. The support of the townspeople, as well as student body are much appreciated SENIOR PICTURE DAY AND SKIP DAY On October 14, the Senior Class of 1950 journeyed to Sioux City. It was Picture Day for the Seniors. The pictures were taken at the Voiland Genelli Studio during the morning, after which the Seniors had lunch. Next the group divided up and spent the afternoon in various ways such as window shopping, movies, and the boys visited car dealers. QDreaming, no doubtl. The eve- ning meal was eaten at the Steak House The evening was spent roller skat- ing and attending the movies. The class went home feeling they had spent a memorable day in their Senior year. It caused them to start looking forward to skip day. Plans for the day have not been completed but they are anticipating another pleasant trip. HIGH SCHOOL DRAMATICS An evening of entertainrnent has been planned for March 9th and 10th. The Freshman and Sophomore classes have been working on dramatic and humor- ous readings: eleven members of these groups are scheduled to perform in their respective fields. From the Junior and Senior classes, four girls were select- ed to present a one act play, LADIES OF THE MOP. The cast includes Barbara Wiltfong, Willie Ruth Ramsey, Margaret O'Day, and Helen Conyers. Music for the program will be furnished by the Senior boys. 33 wywyaag Q F2 Q Eb Q db X 5622760 M, WWW xx 4? Q' Q 35 my 5 4 , mt xx., ,N J . if f T ai Y R1 'S RAMSEY .gp- QF' HKEN.. , 1 fx f A a 154.5 : S ' Q, Ili, TWINS BOB-. 'DONNIE MARC From Diapers T 0 Dzplomas ' DORTY' 46, XS- ? 1 's 'fri' 5 Q m, .VWL fy gi f. - sig mf ig is 55 af ,r HHELEN' A i. ' v 4 l g., , 15- , tag' ? isihpf S, 5 ' I X' v-4. 1R1S .IYQRO Q P-. --DIT1-2 36 5YL 3 3 mwzfwgemmwws 52 Q' X ., Q Gqufog mpg: K Li 4 . 1 if if, Ulkognphd I loan! 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