Lytton Community High School - Bark Yearbook (Lytton, IA)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY L In August of 1948 twenty-six new pupils were greeted by their first grade teacher, Miss Baker. They were: Clarence Abbot, Doris Batz, Barbara.R:Berkler, Larry Burk, Harriet Cross, Darrell Dettmann, Dennis Goodwin, Glenda Heflin, Dennis Johnson, Doris Jones, Nelda Kreft, Arthur Lange, Norma Lietz, W. B. Oestreich, Connie Ringgenburg, Verlyn Scharn, Leah Schultz, Joyce Schwartz, MavisSigwalt,Darley Simpson, Marilyn Snyder, Alice Strain, Larry Williams, Jessie Marsh, Essie Peters, and Dale Guill. September of 1956 marked the beginning of our first year in high school. We were Freshmen! Our class roll was as follows: Doris Batz, Darrell Dettmann, Shirley Grau, Doris Jones, Nelda Kreft, Arthur Lange, Sandra Oestreich, W. B. Oestreich, Mildred Rix, Verlyn Scharn, Ralph Schramn, Leah Schultz, Francha Smith, Pat Snyder, Virginia Stone, Alice Strain, Beverly Vauble, and Larry Williams. We were hosts of the Class of 1959 at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom in our Junior year, In our Senior year we were the guests of the Juniors for this same occasion. we also pre- sented our Senior Class Plays. During our Senior year we lost Darrell Dettmann and W. R. Oestreich, During this same year we gained David Lohff and Karen Patterson. Those graduating from high school at the Commencement exer- cises on Friday evening were: Doris Batz, Shirley Grau, Doris Jones, Nelda Kreft, Arthur Lange, David Lohff, Sandra Oestreich, Karen Patterson, MildredBix,Verlyn Scharn, Leah Schultz, Francha Smith, Pat Snyder, Virginia Stone, Alice St-rain, and Larry Williams. Of the original twenty-six rnthefirst grade there are eight of us that have been together all twelve years. They are: Doris Batz, Doris Jones, Nelda Kreft, Arthur Lange, VerlyrLScha11n Leah Schultz, Alice Strain, and Larry Williams. Aiicelstrain Leah sehditi

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SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1960, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. This becomes legal on this day of May 23, 1960, in the town of Lytton, State of Iowa. This is entirely of our own making and we are in no way influenced by the underclassmen who spent most of their noons in Mr. Giles' Study Hall. ARTICLE I: To our nBald-headed teachersn, Mr. Townsend and Nr. Giles, we leave a years supply of Hair Restorer. CThis is for all the hair you lost worrying about us.D Oh! Don1t.forget to give a little to Mr. Curtis, who is going fast. Remember--Just a little dab will do it! ARTICLE II: Doris Batz wills her good voice to Carol Hameister. Don't strain your tonsils, Carol! Shirley Grau wills her laugh to the chicken farm and may the egg production increase. 'Doris Jones wills'm9George Wattonville her long hair so that his may be longer. Nelda Kreft willsalJ.of herold boyfriends to Judy Hameister, providing she takes as good care of them as Nelda did. - Arthur Lange wills to Harlan Meyer his ability to sleep in classes for four years and still manage to graduate. You've got a good start, Harlan. David Lohff wills his brains to Dan Casey. If you use them as good as your FEET, you'll go far in this world. Sandra Oestreich wills to Sara Jane Kreft her natural curly hair in place of-Sara's much used curlers. Karen Patterson wills her ability to crackzgunmto Linda Jack- son. With yours and Karen's put together, you might drive every- one crazy, Linda. Mildred Rix and Virginia Stone will their ability to argue with each other on any subject, even though they both know they are wrong, to Kaye Kreft and Marlene Meyer. This will be quite a change, won't it girls? Verlyn Scharn. wills his good looks and butch hair cut to Willy McHugh, thinking it's about time for him to have another one. CRair cut that-is!!D Leah Schultz wills to Harriet Cross her long fingernails so she can defend herself against all guards. CAnd we don't mean basketball guards, Harriet.J Francha Smith wills her ability to write notes during school time and not get caughtixnthe Freshmen girls. with this ability, girls, the noon study hall will be quite bare??? Pat Snyder wills her patience to Mr. Schmidt, who doesn't do so well at times! Alice Strain wills her quietness to Sharon Jackson. NThere will be peace in the valley tonight!H Larry Williams wills to Cheryl Wise his ability'M:beprompt! CNo matter how long it takes!!D ARTICLE Ill: To good old L.H.S. we leave a part of us in exchange for all the fond memories we take with us. - -y -I SIGNED: . 68 7' 1760 O

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BACCALAUREATE Baccalaureate services were held for the Senior Class of 1960 on May 15, at 8:00 P.M. in the high school auditorium. Rev. Nassen gave the sermon entitled Uwe Are Not Always what we Think we Are, But what we Think, We Areu. Roland Landsness sang nl Walked Today Where Jesus Walkedu, and the girls' sextet sang NPrayern. Marlene Meyer and Everett Hinrichs were chosen to lead the processional while Mrs. Mary Hueter provided the music. COMMENCEMENT Commencement exercises were held for the Senior Class of 1960 on May 20, at 8:00 P.M. in the high school auditorium. The commencement address entitled HA Promise,,Not A Victoryu was given by Dr. Charles Rowley. Alice Strain gave the Valedictory Address, and theSalutatory Address was given by Leah Schultz. The following awards were presented: Citizenship-Leah Schultz, Athletic-Darrell Dettmann, and Music-Shirley Grau. David Lohff received a pin for his outstanding scholastic ability. The Wilson Scholarship in the amount of 3100 was presented to Leah Schultz. Alice Strain and Larry Williams were presented with the Dettmann Memorial Scholarships in the amount of S100 each. The mixed chorus sang UNO Man ls An lslandu and Shirley Grau sang a solo. Holland Peyton, president of the school board, presented the class with their high school diplomas. Harriet Cross and Wallace Lott were chosen to lead the pro- cessional while Mrs. Mary Hueter provided the music. SENIOR CLASS POEM Our days are quickly passing by As the sun And thou h 8 lt is the place we like the For twelve About English, history, and sets in the West. we'll soon leave Lytton High, best. made a fuss art. long years we've But all these days behind us, will linger in our hearts. we'1l miss As we step Though all This world our teachers and our friends through 1ife's wide door. of us won't school attend, will teach us more. We'll think of Lytton constantly As we scatter far and wide, And we will admit frequently This school has been our pride. Yes, we have been the Senior Class, And now from here we'l1 part. Through life's wide open doors we'll pass with sad but happy hearts. If we are granted the knowledge, To know just what is right. Then give us the courage to do it For a future long and bright.