Mankato High School - Cougar Yearbook (Mankato, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1965 volume:

Democratic Victor — President Lyndon JohnSon won the 1964 election by the greatest plurality and per cent of the total vote in U. S. history. Johnson became President at the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. Harry’s Hattie for Votes—Sen. Barry Goldwatcr was surrounded by fans at Knoxville, Tenn., air- port September 16 as he campaigned for the presidency on the Republican ticket. The con- servative senator swept to a first-ballot nomina- tion at the convention in San Francisco. National Events in Review—1964 Nobel Prize Winner—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., right, was greeted by Richard C. Patterson, commissioner of public events, at Kennedy International Air- port Dec. 16 on arrival from Europe. Dr. King was in Oslo to receive the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. Cards are the Winners—Roger Craig leaped on a group of teammates surrounding the pitcher Bob Gibson mo- ments after the last out in the seventh World Series game won by the Redbirds over the Yankees, 7-5, in St. Louis. I’m the Greatest—Cassius Clay whooped it up with his handlers after he won the world heavyweight title in Miami Beach in February. He was credited with a tech- nical knockout of Sonny Liston when Lis- ton failed to answer the bell for the sev- enth round. Alaskan Quake—A whole line of cars rest- ed about 20 feet below street level on a main thoroughfare in Anchorage the day following the disastrous earthquake on March 27. J . V . If. J ' V.u 1965 MANKATC • . -i ' • MANKATO, KANSAS - . •ShM ■■BH IP qpVGUMRl .: . . ________2_________________ Yearbook Staff Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Typist Photographers Activities Sports Art Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshman Class Junior High Advisor Donna Hills Joyce Cranston Ed Dunstan Joyce Lange Jane Kier J im Powe11 Kerry Kramer Linda Vader Bob Watson Dorian Meyer John Hunter Bob Shirley Ron Fraass Cindy Halstead Susan Benson Laura Park Sondra Reed Cheryl Halstead Mrs. Marvel Judy 2 Contents Annual Staff 2 Administration 3 Faculty 6 Student Council 8 Seniors 9 Underclassmen 15 Awards 19 Music 23 Activities 29 Athletics 37 School Life 43 Junior High 51 BOARD OF EDUCATION ROBERT OST Treasurer We give to the men who serve on our school boards a verbal salute of appre- ciation. They are linking agents, medi- ators; psychiatrists without couches, and politicians without parties. They are the connection between the school admin- istrator and the sidewalk superintendent, between the athletic coach and the down- town quarterbacks, between the classroom teacher and the coffee cup clique. To them is entrusted the responsibility of formulating policies and plans and of evaluating results. They serve without pay and too often without proper praise. 4 CLYDE REED Clerk ADMINISTRATION BILLY CONNOR Superintendent Southwestern St., Okla., B.S. M.E. Psychology ZETA WALERON Secretary PAUL ROBERTS Principal Pittsburg St. College, B.S. M.S. Biology, Counselor In the fall of 1964, the face of Mr. Billy Connor, the new superintendent of the Mankato Public Schools, was among the unfamiliar ones seen about MHS. Mr, Connor, who came to Mankato from Florence Kansas, also took over the duties of the grade school principal and much of his time was spent in the grade school build- ing. Under his watchful eye, the constru- ction on the new addition has progressed rapidly. Mr. Paul Roberts returned this year as the active high school principal. In addition to all his responsibilities as principal, Mr. Roberts was an effective counselor to students and taught biology. Mrs. Zeta Waldron was the busy secre- tary in the business office this year. Her friendly nature as she went about her many duties added warmth to our office. 5 Jerry DeLong Don Miskimon P.E.-Drivers Education-Science Basketball-Track Kansas State College of Pittsburg B.S. Mrs. Marvel Judy English University of Kansas A.B. Miss Rachel Bales Library-English World History Fort Hays Kansas State College, B.S. University of Denver Mrs. Dorcas Weltmer 7th - 8th Kansas State University B.S. Mrs. Rosalie Menhusen Science-8th Math Kansas Wesleyan University A.B. 6 Mrs. Rachel Dodd Home Economics-7th Reading University of Wichita B.A. Delmar Roberson Vocational Agriculture Kansas State University B.S. Mrs. Genevieve Munsey Miss Adelaide Regnier Math Panhandle A.M.t Oklahoma A.B. Universtiy of Utah M.S. Miss Dorothy Libben Instrumental Music Kansas State Teacher’s College Emporia B.M. Mrs. Myra Landis Commerce Kansas Wesleyan University B.A. 7 FIRST ROW: Pres. Ed Dunstan, Bruce Franklin, Bob Shirley, Vice.-Pres. Ron Fraass, Jim Powell, Jim Decker, Bob Watson, Sponsor Mr. Roberts. SECOND ROW: Jerry Grout, Olga Tehl Hanson, Sec-Treas. Carolyn LeClair Linda Louder, Danny Hancock, Dick Munsey. STUDENT COUNCIL Nominees for President: Bob Watson, Cheryl Halstead, Jim Powell, Ed Dunstan The Student Council activities began with a convention and elec- tion of a president. Mr. Roberts took five members to the Governor's Leadership Conference in Topeka. The entire Council attended a meeting in Junction City. Carolyn LeClair was elected to attend the Student Council summer camp in Hays. Projects were installing a football scoreboard chartering a new constitution; sche- duling organizational meetings, and sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Party. Nominees and Managers: Bob Watson, Dorian Meyer, Bob Shirley; Eddie Dunstan, Joyce Cranston SENIORS CAMPBELL, JESSIE MAE: Coqgarettes 123; Kayettes 1234; Band 123; Girls Chorus 1234; Senior Play; Junior Play CRANSTON, JOYCE LEE: Class Officer 1;Cougarettes 1234; Cougerette Pres 4; Kayettes 1234; Kayette Board 234 Yearbook Assistant Editor 4; Band 1234; Girls Chorus l23;Mixed Chorus 123; State Chorus3; State Music- Festival-Sextet 123; Solo 2; Betty Crocker Homemaker Award; Homecoming Royalty; Senior Play DECKER, JAMES RYAN: Class Officer 3; FFA 34; Football 34; M-Club 34; Band l24;Student Council 34; Senior Play; Junior Play DUNSTAN,EDWIN REX JR.: Senior Class Trees.; Class Officer 3; FFA 234; FFA Pres. 4; Football 34; Basket- ball 34; Track 4; M-Club 34; Band- 23; Student Council Pres. 4; Year- book Business Manager 4; Homecoming Royalty FRANKLIN, BRUCE WAYNE: FFA 1234; FFA Sec. 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 23; Track 4; M-Club 234; Student Council 4; Junior Play FRYE, DONALD ROYCE: FFA 1234; FFA Vice-Pres. 4; Football 234: Basket- ball 34: Basketball League All-Star 4; Baseball 23: Track 4; M-Club 234 M-Club Vice-Pres. 4; Senior Play; Junior Play GROUT, MARSHA JOE: Cougarettes 1234 Kayettes 1234; Kayette Board 234; Band 234; Girls Chorus 1234; Mixed Chorus 4; Junior Play 10 HANSON,BARRY MORGAN: FFA 34; Foot- ball 34; M-Club 4; Boys Chorus 34; Mixed Chorus 4; Junior Play HILLS, DONNA JEAN: Class Officer 23; Cougarettes 1234; Cheerleader 34; Kayettes 1234; Kayette Treas. 4 Board 23; Yearbook Editor 4;Student Council 1; Band 1234; Band Queen 4; Girls Chorus 123; Mixed Chorus 123; State Music Festival - Sextet 123; Homecoming Royalty; Senior Play - Junior Play HOWELL, RAY DEAN: FFA 1234; Junior Play HALSTEAD,CHERYL LEITH: Senior Class Sec. ; Cougarettes 1234; Kayettes 1234; Kayette Board 1234; Yearbook Junior High Editor 4; Band 1234; Dance Band 234 Girls Chorus 1234; Chorus Pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 1234; State Chorus 3;Slate Music Festival Solo 1234; DAR Good Citizen; Senior Play; Junior Play HANCOCK, DENNIS EDWARD: FFA 1234; FFA Treas. 4; Basketball 4;Baseball 23; M-Club 234; Senior Play; Junior Play HUNTER, JOHN CHARLES: Senior Class President; FFA 1234; Football 234; Basketball 34; Baseball 23; M-Club 234; Yearbook Staff 4; Boys State 3 Junior Play KIER, BARBARA JANE: Cougarettes 1234; Kayettes 1234; Kayette Pres. 4; Kayette Board 23; Yearbook Staff 4; Band 1234; Girls Chorus 1234; Mixed Chorus 234; Crisco Award 3 Lions Band Camp 3; Junior Play 11 KRAMER, KERRY MARIE: Class Officer 3; Cougarettes 1234; Cheerleader 34 Kayettes 1234;Kayette Sec. 4; Year- book Staff 4; Girls Chorus 1234; Mixed Chorus 123; State Chorus 3 State Music Festival-Sextet 123; Homecoming Queen; Senior Play KORB, DONNA JEAN: Cougarettes 1234 Kayettes 1234; Kayette Board 4; Girls Chorus 1234; Junior Play LAY, CURTIS WAYNE: FFA 1234; Foot- ball 134; Football League All-Star 4; Basketball 13; Track 134 MEYER, DORIAN MICHAEL: FFA 1; Football 3; Band 1234; Dance Band 1234; Boys Chorus 1234{Mixed Chorus 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Junior Play MUNRO, KATHLEEN AGNES: Cougarettes 123; Kayettes 1234; Girls Chorus 1234; Junior Play POWELL, JAMES ARDEN: Class Officer 1; FFA 1234; Football 1234; Foot- ball League All-Star 34; Basketball 234; Basketball League All-Star 4; Baseball 23; M-Club 1234; Band 123; Boys Chorus 123; Mixed Chorus 23; State Chorus 3; Student Council 234 Yearbook Staff 4;Senior Plav;Junior Play SANDELL,HARLAN ELBERT JR.: FFA 1234 Football 34 Basketball 4; Baseball 23; Track 34; M-Club 234;Homecoming King; Junior Play 12 SHARP, JOHNNIE 1EE: FFA 1234: Boys Chorus 34 SHIRLEY, JOHN ROBERT: Basketball 234; Basketball League All-Star 4: Track 34; M-Club 234; M-Club Pres.4 Band 1234; Dance Band 4; Band Pres. 4;Student Council 24;Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play; Junior Play ROBINSON, NANCY LOU: Cougarettes 34; Kayettes 34; Girls Chorus 34; VADER, LINDA LEE: Cougarettes 1234 Kayettes 1234; Kayette Board 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Band 1234; Dance Band 4: Girls Chorus 1234: Junior Play WAKEFIELD, RICHARD DEAN: FFA 1234 Football 4; M-Club 4; Senior Play WATSON, ROBERT ELLIS: Senior Class Vice-Pres.:FFA 1234;Student Council 4: Yearbook Staff 4: National Merit Commendation 3; Junior Play 13 What do you mean No ? II n'est pas possible!! Our group has 21% fewer cavities. Did someone say BEER ?; Who’s got George? Juniors FIRST ROW: John Waldron-President, Vance Tyrell-Vice-President, Karen Garman-Secretary Steve Kale-Treasurer, Gail Badger. SECOND ROW: Nancy Bartholomew, Carolyn Cady, Ronnie Clegg, LaQuita Crouch, Marie Dewey, THIRD ROW: Ronnie Fraass, Ronnie Franklin, James Freeman, Jerry Grout, Jean Ann Gumm FOURTH ROW: Oalga Tehl Hanson, Marla Isaac, Joyce Lange, Carolyn LeClair, Patsy Powell, FIFTH ROW: Duane Rhea. Doyle Rothchild, Rodney Sandell, Charles Soash, Sandra Wilson, 16 Sophomores j. c. Clegg President Cindy Halstead Vice-President Vicky Davis Secretary-Treasurer Susan Benson Danny Bird Rodney Cline Max Freeman Keith German Mike Grout Delvin Hanson Mike Howell Nela Huntsinger Elaine Kale Linda Louder Delvis Mahaffy David Mendenhall Barbara Mohler Richard Roberts Mike Rourke Diane Stafford Tom Thronson Glenda Tyler Raymond Wakefield 17 Not Pictured: Phylis Swem Elaine Badger Donn Bartholomew Jean Berry Jane Bowersox Larry Cady Deanne Coffman Paula Crim Forrest Dewey Robert Dodd Ellis Dunstan Ronald Esslinger Rodney Imler Shirley Garlock Paul Hamilton Lonzy Hanson Ruth Hunter David Jensen Marvin Loomis Marta Merrill Carol Mohler Freshman Class Not Pictured: Kathy David Mike Showalter Brenda Morris Fred Moser Dick Munsey Jerry Neilson Kendall Ost Laura Park Linda Peteete Sondra Reed Adelia Rightmeier Scott Seirer Darrell Wagner Ed Wilson Allen Powell Rodney Rafferty Jeanette Grout 0ff icers 18 d epartment snaps Here is our faculty the way we see them from day to day. These pictures show them performing their teaching duties. Hour by hour they strive to educate and inspire the students of Mankato High School. Every department pictured here is vital in the school's curriculum. 19 AWARDS Joyce Lange...Minerva Club Essay Winner Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar Carolyn LeClair...Girls' State Student Council Summer Camp Nancy Bartholomew...Girls' State Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar Crisco Award Steve Kale, Johnny Waldron Boys State John Hunter Salutatorian Fort Hays Honors Program Fort Hays Men’s Faculty Scholarship Dorian Meyer 1st place-Bethany College Invitational Math Contest KU Scholarship Hall Cheryl Halstead Valedictorian DAR Good Citizen Award 2nd place County Spelling Contest KU Scholarship Hall KU Music Scholarship JCTA Scholarship Ron Fraass KU Science Camp-2nd Year 20 AWARDS Cindy Halstead, Elaine Kale Kayette Camp Joyce Cranston Betty Crocker Homemaker Award Joyce Cranston, Kerry Kramer, Ed Dunstan Washington-New York Seminar Ed Dunstan, Kerry Kramer, and Joyce Cranston attended a seminat which consis- ted of a tour through some of the eastern states and expecially New York City and Washington, D.C. In New York City they met in the UN buildings with repre- sentatives from foreign countries and the United States to discuss current in- ternational issues. All sides of the issues were viewed, but the students were encouraged to form their own opinions. While in New York they were fortunate to attend the broadway play, Golden Boy . Other features of their stay in New York were a visit to Grenwich Village, the top of the Empire State Building, and sev- eral of the famous churches of New York. At the capitol in Washington, D. C. they conversed with our senators and representatives and visited many of the national monuments and shrines, the capitol grounds, the White House, several embassies and churches there. Honor Students SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTS An invitational scholarship meet was held at Downs in which the league schools and one or two others took part. Several of the Mankato students placed within the first three places in the subjects in which they entered. As a school we placed third in the meet, and we received a large trophy. We also participated in the Emporia Scholarship tests in class A. Since we entered in a higher class this year Dorian Meyer was the only one of our students who placed in one of the top three places. Several hon- orable mentions were given to other students who par- ticipated . Joyce Cranston Jane Kier Ed Dunstan Kerry Kramer Cheryl Halstead Dorian Meyer Donna Hills Jim Powell John Hunter Bob Shirley Linda Vader 21 22 MUSIC D m m The Mankato High School Band (64 members) had new uniforms and a new instructor for the 1964-65 school year. The uniforms converted from marching uniforms to striking concert uniforms. Miss Dorothy Libben, director, saw the band through six parades, an excellent Winter Concert, a band clinic, an exchange- concert with Jewell and District Music Festi- val (rating 2). The Band Officers were: President, Bob Shirley; Vice-President, Cindy Halstead; Sec.- Treas., Sandy Wilson; Publicity, Vance Tyrell; Librarian, Cheryl Halstead. Something new this season, the band elected a band queen, Donna Hills. The 15 member dance band, the Cougaraires, performed at the exchange concert, Teacher’s Meeting, and for Lions Club. Donna Hills, Joyce Cranston, Cheryl Halstead, Marla Isaac, Jane Kier. 'STANDING: Carol Mohler, Mary Halstead, Karen German, Bonita Esslinger, Ruth Hunter, Mary Dillon, Rodney Rafferty, Mike Conner, Cindy Halstead, Jack Dean, Danny Hancock, Jana Rothchild, Lyndell Hansen. SEATED: Kathie David, Ann Donahue, Sandra Wilson, Cindy Simon, Belinda Diamond, Barbara Mohler, Cheryl Halstead, Marla Isaac, Jerry Grout, Bruce LeClair, Carolyn LeClair, Richard Soash, Laura Park, Carol Cortner, Larry Blew, Marsha Grout, Eddie Wilson, Patty Weltmer, Lonzy May Hanson. STANDING: Jerry Campbell, Eddie Beck, Jim Decker, Mike Dodd, Oalga Tehl Hanson, Diane Stafford. J. C. Clegg, Marie Dewey, Sam Colson, Bradley Owen, Mike Howell, Bob Simison, Leon Holl, Steve Kale, Ed Dunstan. SEATED: Alene Kramer, David Mendenhall, Diane Park, Linda Vader, Patsy Powell, Bob Shirley, Jean Berry, Dennis.Esslinger, Marvin Loomis, Deanne Coffman, Jeannette Grout, Roanna Meyer, Vance Tyrell, Elaine Kale, Nela Huntsinger, Dorian Meyer. MANKATO HIGH SCHOOL DANCE BAND Girls’Glee Club FIRST ROW: LaQuita Crouch, Janie Kier, Kerry Kramer, Nancy Robinson, Marsha Grout, Jessie Campbell, Sandy Wilson. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Cady, Donna Korb, Marla Isaac, Carolyn LeClair, Karen Garman, Linda Vader, Joyce Lange. THIRD ROW: Oalga Tehl Hanson, Marie Dewey, Patsy Powell, Kathy Munro, Mrs. Kaye Strieker, Nancy FIRST ROW: Carol Mohler, Kathie David, Linda Peteete, Lonza May Hanson, Deanne Coffman, Ruth Hunter, Jane Bowersox, Diane Stafford, Marta Merrill. SECOND ROW: Elaine Kale, Jeannette Grout, Susan Benson, Brenda Morris, Sondra Reed, Jean Berry, Elaine Badger, Shirley Garlock, Adelia Rightmeier. THIRD ROW: Cindy Halstead, Linda Louder, Paula Crim, Barbara Mohler, Glenda Tyler, Phylis Swem, Nela Huntsinger, Vicki Davis 26 Boys’ G lee Club FIRST ROW: Ronald Esslinger, Donn Bartholomew, Marvin Loomis, Keith Garman, John Sharp, Duane Rhea, Eddie Wilson, Fred Moser, SECOND ROW: Rodney Imler, Rodney Clegg, Forest Dewey, Mike Grout, David Mendenhall, Paul Hamilton, Gail Badger, Ronnie Franklin, Delvin Hanson. THIRD ROW: Allen Powell, Steve Kale, John Waldron, Vance Tyrell, Ron Fraass, Ed Dunstan, Thomas Thronson. NOT PICTURED: Barry Hanson, Jim Powell Mixed Chorus FIRST ROW: Steve Kale, Cindy Halstead, Rodney Cline, Linda Louder, Ronald Esslinger, Sandy Wilson, Allan Powell, Kerry Kramer, Duane Rhea. SECOND ROW: Marla Isaac, Forrest Dewey, Cheryl Halstead, David Mendenhall, Marsha Grout, J. C. Clegg, Joyce Lange, Vance Tyrell, Joyce Cranston. THIRD ROW: Nancy Bartholomew, Johnny Waldron, Patsy Powell, Ronald Fraass, Jane Kier, Eddie Dunstan, Donna Hills. 27 SOLOISTS and ENSEMBLES The Mankato High School Music Department brought honor to our school several times this year. Both soloists and ensembles earned l’s” at the District Music Festi- val in Concordia which enabled them to attend state-wide competi- tion at Emporia State Teachers College. Sandra Wilson (piano) and Bob Shirley (trumpet), Cheryl Halstead (voice), the Clarinet Quartet, and the Girls Sextet attended the con- test at Emporia. Cheryl and Sandy received ”1 ratings while the re- maining musicians received ”3’s”. Other students competed at the District Contest. Those receiving 2’s were Elaine Kale (saxophone) Vance Tyrell (saxophone), Marla Isaac (clarinet and voice), Dorian Meyer (saxophone), Marie Dewey (tuba), Joyce Lange (voice), Cindy Halstead (voice), Deanne Coffman (voice). Jim Decker (drums) and Jeannette Grout (saxophone) were given a rating of 3 . Early in the school year Jim Decker organized a combo known as ’’The Cougar Claws”. Jim played the drums, Bob Shirley on the trumpet, Dorian Meyer on the sax,Ed Dunstan on trombone, and Vance Tyrell on sax. Playing the very latest hits this group performed for the Stu- dent Council Valentine Party. Of course they were a tremendous suc- cess 1 We are proud to mention that at District Contest the Mankato High School Band was given a ”2” and the Mankato Girls Glee Club received a 1 . The groups were directed by Miss Dorothy Libben and Mrs. Kaye Strieker respect- ively. 28 ACTIVITIES � vm ■an MMmmT ' � BSVP FIRST ROW: Mrs. Kaye Stricker-Sponsor, Pat Powell-Pianist, Joyce Cranston-Publicity, Jane Kier- President,. Sandy Wilson-Vice President, Kerry Kramer-Secretary, Donna Hil1s-Treasurer, Donna Korb, Marsha Grout-Finance Directors, Marla Isaac-Song Leader, Cheryl Halstead-Points, Mrs. Genevieve Munsey-Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Kathy Munro, Jessie Campbell, Laura Park-Freshman Representative, Carolyn LeClair- Student Council Representative, Linda Louder, Nancy Bartholomew, Joyce Lange, Cindy Halstead, Linda Vader-Committee Chairmen, Marie Dewey, Oalga Tehl Hanson, Elaine Kale. THIRD ROW: Nancy Robinson, Jean Ann Gumm, Carolyn Cady, LaQuita Crouch, Diane Stafford, Glenda Tvler Phylis Swem, Vickie Davis. Susan Benson, Nela Huntsinger, Karen German. FOURTH ROW: Deanne Coffman Li7da Peteete, Lonzy May Hanson, Carol Mohler, Jeanette Grout, Kathy Ruth Hunter, Jean Berry, Shirley Garlock. David, Sondra Reed, Brenda Morris, Jane Bowersox Kayet tes The school year 1964-1965 was busy for the Kayettes. On Kayette Sunday, October 25, the girls at- tended the Assembly of God Church. A hilarious Powder-Puff Foot- ball game, November 10, between the Senior-Sophomore girls and the Junior-Freshman girls resulted in a scoreless tie, The proceeds went to the Cerebral Palsy Fund. Theme of the Father-Daughter Banquet, November 19, was African Safari.” Miss Libben showed her African Safari slides. The Kayette Board had a pot- luck supper and a gift exchange on December 15 at Jane Kier's Home. The annual Kayette unit con- ference was held at Delphos, March 9. Every girl pitched in to work on the Kayette Bazaar. The date was March 13. During the second semester, a smile campaign, with a different smile sign each day, was begun. FIRST ROW: Mr. Roberson-Advisor, Jerry Grout-Reporter, Don Frye-Vice-President, Ed Dunstan- President, Bruce Franklin-Secretary, Dennis Hancock-Treasury, Elbert Sandell-Sentinel. SECOND ROW: Jim Powell, Curtis Lay, Ray Dean Howell, John Hunter, Richard Wakefield, James Freeman, Ronald Clegg. THIRD ROW: Bob Watson, Charles Soash, Doyle Rothchild,. Steve Kale, Johnnie Sharp, Gail Badger, Rodney Sandell. FIRST ROW: Delvin Hanson, Darrell Wagner, Ed Wilson, Allan Powell, Rodney Rafferty, Dick Munsey, Paul Hamilton, David Mendenhall, David Jensen. SECOND ROW: Marvin Loomis, Ellis Dunstan, Kendall Ost, Jerry Neilson, Ronald Esslinger, Larry Cady, Donn Bartholomew, Fred Moser, Mike Howell, Forrest Dewey. THIRD ROW: Thomas Thronson, Rodney Cline, Raymond Wakefield, Mike Grout, Max Freeman, Danny Bird, Rodney Imler, Robert Dodd. 31 COUGARETTES FIRST ROW: LaQuite Crouch, Oalga Tehl Hanson, President Joyce Cranston, Vice-President Joyce Lange, Secretary Carolyn LeClair, Jean Ann Gumm, Marie Dewey. SECOND ROW: Sandy Wilson, Marla Isaac, Kerry Kramer, Donna Hills, Nancy Bartholomew, Patsy Powell, Karen Garman, Carolyn Cady. THIRD ROW: Jane Kier, Marsha Grout, Donna Korb, Cheryl Halstead, Nancy Robinson, Linda Vader, Sponsor Mrs. Rachel Dodd. FIRST ROW: Kathy David, Lonzy May Hanson, Sondra Reed, Brenda Morris, Deanne Coffman, Ruth Hunter, Shirley Garlock. SECOND ROW: Carol Mohler, Elaine Kale, Linda Peteete, Jeannette Grout, Laura Park, Jean Berry, Marta Merrill, Linda Louder. THIRD ROW: Cindy Halstead, Nela Huntsinger, Barbara Mohler, Glenda Tyler, Susan Benson, Vicky Davis, Phylis Swem, Diane Stafford. 32 M CLUB FIRST ROW: Coach DeLong, Jim Powell, Richard Wakefield, Don Frye, Bob Shirley, Bruce Franklin, Vance Tyrell, John Hunter. SECOND ROW: Coach Miskimon, Duane Rhea, Doyle Rothchild, Ronnie Fraass, Dorian Meyer, Ed Dunstan, Elbert Sandell, Dennis Hancock. THIRD ROW: Jim Decker, Curtis Lay, Mike Rourke, Steve Kale, Jerry Grout, John Waldron, Jim Freeman, Danny Bird. CHEERLEADERS Patsy Powell, Donna Hills, Kerry Kramer, Nancy Bartholomew 33 SENIOR CLASS PLAY “OUR GIRLS” On December 4, 1965, the curtain went up on the senior class play, ”Our Girls.” Three teen- age boys, played by Jim Powell, Jim Decker, and Bob Shirley, were forced to masquerade as girls to avoid being disinherited by their visiting English aunt. The result was an evening of hil- arity end confusion. When the curtain closed, it left behind memories of monkey shines, hours of practice, and a successful production. Director.................Mrs. Marvel Judy OUR GIRLS-Play Cast Elmer Lovejoy . Mildred Lovejoy Jessie Lovejoy. Vivian Lovejoy. Francis Lovejoy Hulda .......... Aunt Jessie . . Mrs. Wattles Chester Wattles Phyllis Wattles Expressman . . .... Don Frye . Cheryl Halstead . . . Bob Shirley . . . Jim Powell . . . Jim Decker . Joyce Cranston . . . Donna Hills . Jessie Campbell Dennis Hancock . . Kerry Kramer Richard Wakefield 34 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY “ONE WILD NIGHT Director Miss Libben Play Cast Rodney Dodd .John Waldron Henrietta . Joyce Lange Jodwillow Ronald Fraass Aunt Myra Opal Dodd. . . Sandra Wilson Charlotte Allen. . . Patsy Powell Dr. Bell .Duane Rhea Nurse Trent LaQuita Crouch Ned Steerwell. . . . .Steve Kale Doris Winthrope. . . Nancy Bartholomew Hawkins James Freeman Dickens . Ronnie Franklin Maribelle Carolyn LeClair Mrs. Rooly Karen German Mrs. Batson . Marie Dewey Jade Darnelli. . . . . Marla Isaac James Scorpio. . . . .Vance Tyrell Officer Broyder. . . Jerry Grout 35 ATHLETICS FRONT ROW: Dick Munsey, Ed Wilson, Max Freeman, Mike Grout, Doyle Rothchild, Curtis Lay, Mike Rourke, Barry Hansen, Don Frye, Elbert Sandell. SECOND ROW: Paul Hamilton, Duane Rhea, Steve Kale, Ellis Dunstan, David Jensen, Robert Dodd, J. C. Clegg, Kieth German, Rodney Cline, Rodney Rafferty, Scott Seirer, Donn Bartholomew. THIRD ROW: Don Miskimon-Ass’t. Coach, Ronald Esslinger, Fred Moser, Jerry Grout, James Freeman, Bob Watson, Vance Tyrell, Jim Decker, Allen Powell, Rodney Imler, Marvin Loomis, Jerry DeLong-Coach. BACK ROW: John Waldron, Charles Soash, John Hunter, Jim Powell, Ed Dunstan, Richard Wakefield, Jerry Neilson, David Mendenhall, Bruce Franklin-Student Manager. COUGAR We They Osborne 13 6 St. John’s 0 0 Lebanon 0 18 Miltonvale 72 0 Clyde 6 32 Smith Center 0 27 Glasco 7 13 Downs 7 27 Delphos 14 0 38 Jim Powell and Curtis Lay League All Conference Players CO-CAPTAINS LEAD PEP RALLY T E A M J. C. Clegg, Vance Tyrell, Bruce Franklin, Bob Shirley, Jim Powell, John Hunter, Ed Dunstan John Waldron, Mike Rourke, Don Frye. Kneeling: Jerry DeLong-Asst. Coach, Don Miskimon-Coach. 13 A S K ID T 11A1.1. FRESHMAN TEAM FRONT ROW: Dick Munsey, Ed Wilson, Rodney Rafferty, Kendall Ost, Marvin Loomis, Don Bartholomew BACK ROW: Fred Moser, Rodney Imler, Allen Powell, Jerry Neil son, Robert Dodd, Scott Seirer, Ellis Dunstan, Don Miskimon-Coach. STANDING: KNEELING: Bob Watson, Jerry Grout, Vance Tyrell, Ronald Fraass. James Freeman, Doyle Rothchild, Elbert Sandell, Dennis Hancock, Duane Rhea, Ed Wilson, Rodney Rafferty, Ed Loomis. SEASON’S RECORD Mankato 83 Miltonvale 44 Mankato 67 Glen Elder 47 Mankato 68 Delphos 33 Mankato 66 Miltonvale 43 Mankato 69 Clyde 43 Mankato 36 Glasco 44 Mankato 54 Downs 71 Mankato 64 St. John’s 69 Mankato 76 Glen Elder 57 Mankato 47 Osborne 55 Manka to 66 Delphos 50 Mankato 68 Clyde 34 Mankato 49 Glasco 52 Mankato 73 Downs 58 Mankato 56 St. John’s 61 SVAL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT Mankato 84 Miltonvale 35 Mankato 47 St. Johns 49 Mankato 48 Glasco 66 DISTRICT Mankato 77 Almena 24 Mankato 69 Burr Oak 53 Mankato 44 Smith Center 55 REGIONAL Mankato 48 St. Johns 50 Bob Shirley All-Conference Forward 41 Front row: Coach DeLong, Curtis Lay, Don Frye, Elbert Sandell, Coach Miskimmon. Back row: Bob Watson, Eddie Dunstan, Bruce Franklin, Bob Shirley, John Waldron, Mike Rourke. MEDLEY RELAY 220 YD DASH BROAD JUMP 100 YD DASH HIGH JUMP 180 LOW HURDLES 880 YD RUN 440 YD DASH MILE RUN SHOT PUT POLE VAULT Bruce Franklin Curtis Lay Bob Shirley Elbert Sandell Bob Shirley Curtis Lay Curtis Lay Ed Dunstan Don Frye Dennis Hancock Bob Watson Bob Shirley Ed Dunstan John Waldron Ed Dunstan Mike Rourke Don Frye Bruce Franklin SCHOOL LIFE Junior-Senior Prom Arabian Nights 46 Pete, the practice teacher. ’’Alms for poor trumpet players?” s N A P Now, c'mon, Coach, go with the nice men....(Hurry with those netsl)” Powder-Puff football. 47 SENIOR TRIP On April 16th of ’65 The Seniors of ”Kato did arrive At the Lake of the Ozarks and Osage Beach. The journey was by bus. and our driver was Charlie, Who proved to be always happy and jolly. Good sports were our sponsors, the Deckers and Hills, They kept up their spirits with tranquillizers and pills. On the ”Larry Don” we took a ride, Luckily no one fell over the side. At 11 o’clock every night , the ’’treat”? A bonfire and plenty of weiners to eat I Canoes, peddleboats, swimming, and sun, The Ozark Opry and Dogpatch were fun. The aquarium, the caverns, and the rest will linger, And remain in our hearts as an experience to remember. On the 20th of April of '65 The Seniors were home at the time of five. Back to the lessons our teachers would teach OUR SPONSORS Mr. and Mrs. James Decker Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hills COMMENCEMENT High School Auditorium Tuesday, May. 25, 1965 8:00 P. M. processional ............... Marla Isaac Invocation ....................... Elbert Sandell Welcome .............. John Hunter, Class President Sonata in F Major”..................Dorian Meyer Appreciation ..................... Marsha Grout 'How Lovely are thy Dwellings”. . Cheryl Halstead Valedictorian Main Address........................J°yce Cranston The Importance of Being an Individualist Farewell Cheryl Halstead Presentation of Class .... Supt. Billy Conner Presentation erf Diplomas . . Board of Education Clarence Loomis, Director Recessional .......................... Marla Isaac Benediction Elbert Sandell SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CLASS NIGHT High School Auditorium Monday, May 24, 1965 8:00 P. M. Master of Ceremonies ............ John Hunter Class President Prophecy ....................... Linda Vader Student Council Report ........... Ed Dunstan History . . . Jessie Campbell, Donna Korb Trumpet Solo, ’’Cotton Candy” . .Bob Shirley accompanied by Jim Decker on drums Class Poem.........................Jane Kier written by Bob Watson Girls Trio ”With a Little Bit of Luck” Joyce Cranston Kerry Kramer Donna Hills Class Will......................Dorian Meyer Giftorians ...................... Jim Decker Don Frye Curtis Lay Jim Powell Awards and Recognition .............. Faculty Class Song, ’’Dear School”. . . All Members Accompanist Mrs. Bernice Scott GRADES FIRST ROW: Dale Freeman, Jack Dean, Richard Dewey, Jerry Rourke, Danny Hancock, Linda Blew, Debbie Seirer, Carol Cortner, Ann Donahue, Rhonda Coffman. SECOND ROW: Bruce LeClair, Steve Walker, Leon Holl, Gail Neilson, Bradley Owen, Vickie Crouch, Mary Dillon, Alene Kramer, Bonita Esslinger, Roanna Meyer. THIRD ROW: Mike Conner, LeRoy Moser, Chuck Zadina, Russell Tange, Sam Colson, Richard Soash, Cindy Simon, Kay German, Juliann Bowersox, Nancy Showalter. EIGHTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Janie Jo Garlock, Patti Weltmer, Jana Rothchild, Sandra Cranston, Jim Munsey, Dennis Esslinger, Lyndell Hanson. SECOND ROW: Lynda Rafferty, Belinda Diamond, Candy Stephens. Diane Park, Jerry Campbell, Eddie Beck, Robert Simison, Danny Hunter. THIRD ROW: Cindy Hesser, April Merrill, Claudette Ault, Mary Halstead, Mike Dodd, Duane Rothchild, Kress Fall, Larry Blew. FIRST ROW: Belinda Diamond-Community Service, Sandy Cranston -Recreation, Mary Dillon- Progrem, Ann Donahue-World Service, Bonita Esslinger-School Service, Carol Cortner-Treas. Rhonda Coffman-Secretary,Patty Weitmer-Vice-President.Roanna Meyer President, Miss Regnier SECOND ROW: Janie Garlock, Jana Rothchild, Debbie Seirer, Alene Kramer. Vickie Crouch, Diane Park, Linda Blew. Nancy Shovalter. THIRD ROW: Cindy Hesser, Candy Stephens, Mary Halstead, Claudette Ault. April Merrill, Juliann Boversox. JUNIOR KAYETTES Kay German. Cindy Simon. The Junior Kayette goal for the year was completion of the requirements for the 3,000-point award, which is given for out- standing service to school, community, and world. School service projects included decorating tables in the lunch room for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. They made fire exit posters and calendars for class rooms. For teacher appreciation, the girls treated the teachers with coffee and cookies. Their community service projects made it possible for rest home patients to enjoy Christmas cards and favors. The girls also served a dinner. The proceeds the girls earned from serving concessions at the Powder-Puff football game went to Cerebral Palsy as a part of their world service contribution. They also made scrapbooks for a veteran's hospital, collected hose for Japanese women, and donated to CARE, Their lighter participation in the club consisted in their attending regional and unit conferences, writing an original program, sending two girls (or delegates) to summer camp. All the girls participated at least once in a program. Paradise of the Deep was the theme of the banquet they gave in honor of parents and teachers. 53 Junior High Athletics Junior High sports had a good year. Although their record was 1 win to 5 losses, the boys gained much needed experience in football. The A-team basketball squad won 5, lost U. They also can boast of having won the league Tournament. The B-team won the regular season league with a record of U wins and U losses. These boys part- icipated: Danny Hancock, Bradley Owen, Robert Simison, Richard Soash, Steve Walker, Russell Lange, Sam Colson, Mike Dodd, Jerry Rourke, Mike Connor,Bruce LeClair, Larry Blew, Lyndell Hanson Dennis Esslinger, Ed Beck, Jim Munsey, LeRoy Moser, Chuck Zadina, Jack Dean, Dale Freeman. 54 EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION High School Auditorium Friday, May 21, 1965 8:00 P.M. Prelude Music Processional Invocation Welcome Green Cathedral Class History Azure Skies Cheryl Halstead Sondra Reed Rev. Father Werth St. Theresa Catholic Church Roanne Meyer Rhonda Coffman Ann Donahue Trumpet Trio Jack Dean, Bruce. LeClair, Richard Soash Address Danny Hancock Espana Waltz Carol Cortner Class Will Leon Holl Dance in Olden Style Clarinet Trio Bonita Esslinger, Ann Donahue, Cynthia Sim Dance in Olden Style Clarinet Trio Bonita Esslinger, Ann Donahue, Cynthia Simon Class Prophecy Closing Address Your Land and My Land' Welcome to High School Richard Soash Russell Lange Eighth Grade John Waldron Junior Class President Presentation of Diplomas Billy G. Conner Superintendent of Schools Benediction Recessional Rev. Father Werth Sondra Reed 55 Thanks to the efficiency of these wonder- ful people, our school stays in top condition and our students are well-fed. The school could not function without the accomplishment of the tedious work they do day after day that we take for granted so easily. We of Mankato High School salute you! CUSTODIANS ........... SCHOOL LUNCH PERSONAL. BUS DRIVERS........... . . . . Henry Diamond Bob Munro . Mrs. Glenn Grout Sr. Mrs. Edith Ost Mrs. Edgar George Mrs. Clifford Hancock Mrs. Rex Freeman . . . Orville Layland Howard Rathbun Henry Diamond Delmar Roberson 56 Chou Listens—Red Chinese Premier Chou En-Lai held an earpiece as he listened to an address by the Soviet Union’s new party leader. Leonid Brezhnev, during a meeting of world Communists in Moscow on November 6. Alexei Kosygin. Soviet premier, is at right. They Died in ’64—These world figures died during the year. From left are Prime Minister Nehru of India. General Douglas McArthur of the United States and former President Herbert Hoover. New President—Foreign Minister Giuseppe Saragat (right) was formally notified in Rome on the night of December 28 that he had been elected president of Italy. World Events in Review—1964 Stretcher Cases—Wounded white hos- tages and Belgian paratroopers were carried from rescue plane at Leopold- ville after it arrived from Stanleyville November 24. The paratroopers de- scended on the rebel-held Congo city just as a massacre of hostage's began, and their quick work saved the lives hundreds. Pope Visits India—The 38th International Eucharistic Congress opened in Bombay. India, on November 28. In December, Pope Paul VI made the longest papal journey in history to attend sessions of the congress. Alliance Talks— British Foreign Secre- tary Patrick Gordon Walker, left, talked with West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard in Bonn on November 15 during efforts to find a compromise on a new nuclear force for the trou- bled Atlantic Alliance. inie at 90 — Winston Churchill acknowledged ?rs of well-wishers who gathered outside the dow of his Hyde Park home in London on ember 30. The occasion was his 90th birthday. Tokyo, Japan—William H. Mills (left) of the U. S. A., led Mohamcd Gam- moudi of Tunisia across the finish line to win the Olympic 10.000 meter event on October 14. Swampy Victory—A group of Viet Cong prisoners sat quietly in Caniau last Oc- tober while guarded by armed South Vietnamese troops. The prisoners were among those captured during a major battle on the Camau peninsula. Reunions at the Wall—An East German mother embraced her West German chil- dren last November at the Helmstedt railway station after the border dividing East and West Germany was opened for the first time since 1961 for East Germans. Space Team IVelcomed — Cosmonauts Konstantin Feoktistov, Col. Vladimir Komarov and Dr. Boris Ycgorov, left to right, waved to the crowd from an auto during their greeting in Moscow on October 19. The trio had just returned from a 16-orbit flight in space in the Vokshod.” Change of Power— Alexei Kosygin. 60. left, and I onid Brezhnev. 57. respectively, were named to be premier of the Soviet Cnion and secretary of the Communist party on October 15. They took over the posts vacated by the resig- nation of Nikita Khrushchev.