Marathon High School - Reflector Yearbook (Marathon, IA)

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The Egg and I lt required much looking through numerous play catalogs to select the Senior Class Play. The class wanted to h-ave a good play which would fit the class well and would be enjoyed by every- one. At first a drama was considered, but one by one they were eliminated and attention was turned to finding a good comedy. Finally, the director, Mrs. Lawlor, decided that The Egg and I based on the book by Betty MacDonald fit the class so well that the books were ordered, and it was pre- sented May 8, l962. Mrs. Lawlor selected Gale Peterson to help as student director. The farmhouse kitchen of the MacDonald chicken ranch in the Olympic Mountains area in the state of Washington is the scene for the play. The whole family, fresh from the city, finds it hard to get up at four--put the coffee on--go out to the baby chicks--come back and fry ham--out to the chicks with warm water--put toast in the oven--out to the chicks with mash--set the table--out to the chicks again--all through the day. With all this work, the two teen-age daughters realize it is difficult to find boy friends. However, there is a hilarious scene when Ioan, having finally cor- ralled one, entertained him under an umbrella while water dripped through the leaky roof of the run- down, ill-repaired house. This play is a heart warming comedy of a family who coped with the Egg-- and learned to like it. Betty MacDonald . . . who meets the egg . . Ioyce Kingery Don Mac Donald . Anne ..... Ioan ..... Thad ..... Delicate Daisy . . Mr. Mannix . . Corinne . . Fishface . . Hi-Baby . ll . . . Ross ...... The Lingerie Lady Millicent Ames . . Thermometer Tessie Miss Linden . . . Grady. . . . . . Larsen . . . . her husband . . . . . their older daughter . . . their younger daughter . . . . Anne's egg man . . . . the helpful neighbor . . . her pessimistic husband . . Anne's pretty competition . . anIndian..... . . Ioan's hungry boy friend . . . Ioan's football-playing boy friend . Ioan's camp director boy friend . . . a traveling saleswoman . . . Don's old girl friend . . . . aslimmiss. . . . the County Agent . . . a photographer . . an electrician . . . Dennis Olson . Kathie Benson . Donna Beedle . . Fred Neary Deanna Woodford . . Iames Wolf Sharon McGowan . Dick Edwards . Ioe Rydstrom Larry Anderson . Arnold Grow . Pauline Baker . Iulie Aringdale Karen McGowan . . Carol Bjork . Gale Peterson . 'Bob Anderson

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Reflections of The C ass of I962 The kaleidoscope of the class of 1962 produced its first reflection in the spring of 1950 when the 23 future first graders were treated to a get-acquainted party by Mrs. Iohnson and the class of 1961. After that time our kaleidoscope never again reflected the same image, each one being dif- ferent from another in many ways. Mrs. Iohnson was featured once more as she greeted us into first grade. lt was then that Denny Olson's aversion for singing first became evident. He decided that rather than go to music class, he would go home and have a peanut butter sandwich. In second grade we were welcomed by Mrs. Waldstein. Here many exciting things happened. Sharon and Karen McGowan both had scarlet fever, and much to the astonishment of all of us had their books baked. We were thrilled to be able to churn butter and have a pet show. Broken arms, and punishment made third grade an event-filled year. After having to stay in at noon and recess for writing on the schoolhouse wall, it seemed nearly too much when Gale Peterson broke his arm for the second time. Fortunately, Miss Plorke, our teacher, was able to guide us through. The first day of fourth grade had both its joy and disappointment. We were all happy to meet our new teacher, Miss Sundberg, but became rather disturbed when we had to have recess with the first, second, and third grades. As we moved upstairs to fifth grade, Miss Hogge greeted us. Once again Denny Olson received a black eye: this time it happened for the class picture. Kathie Benson also had her part in making the year exciting by breaking a bottle and spilling milk all over the floor. In sixth grade we were welcomed by Mrs. Benson and joined by Donna Beedle. It was at this time that Sharon McGowan began to wonder if we really wanted her, for during a fire drill when she was pulled out of line, we failed to notice she wasn't with us. The kaleidoscope changed greatly as we moved into junior high. No longer did we have only one teacher or classroom. Iulie Arir 'dale became a new member of our class. Mr. Beckel, our junior high principal, provided the guidance and discipline necessary for two years. The essay containing words beginning with rn which each of us wrote, and the west classroom desks, which were sanded, are two things which everyone remembers well. With eighth grade came a petition which everyone, including Iulie Aringdale, signed stating that Fred Neary Likes Iulie Aringdale. Spring came and with it our eighth grade graduation. The reflections, which continued to appear, suddenly changed in mood as we advanced into high school. Bob Anderson, as the final addition to our class, joined us our freshman year. That year was filled with many things--the horrors of initiation, our first homecoming float, and serving at the Iunior-Senior Banquet. Homecoming was especially exciting our sophomore year. Our float won first place in the con- test, and our attendant, Joyce Kingery, barely made the ceremonies after having her appendix out. Drivers' training was also new. Several times the emergency brake was left on, and once, the car ran out of gas. Our junior year was the busiest so far. In the fall came the junior class play with the broken davenport and Iim Wolf's falling moustache. Right after Christmas came the long awaited class rings. In the spring the prom received most of our attention. After a few very late nights of hard work, the theme, Moonlight and Roses, was well carried out. Reflections became the theme of our senior year. At initiation the freshmen reflected char- acters from history. Deanna Woodford and Ioe Rydstrom portrayed an old couple's Memories of younger days. Senior pictures was another event reflecting for years to come the way we looked that day. Even our annual carried through this theme, reflecting the l96l-62 school year. As we finished our senior year we had large dreams for the future, for we knew Life is a mirror reflecting our accomplishments and ideals.

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Baccalaureate Services School Auditorium ................. . Sunday, May 20, 1962 Processional . . . ............. .... E laine Bennett Grand March --Verdi Hymn . ............ . Congregation Lead On O King Eternal Prayer . . ........... The Reverend Paul A. Edstrom Anthem .... ................ H igh School Chorus One God --Iames and Shirl Scripture Reading . . ............. The Reverend Wm. H. Brott Announcements Anthem ...... ......... . . . High School Chorus Prayer --Lwoff Baccalaureate Sermon . . ............. The Reverend Roland Adams Faith Sets the Boundaries Hymn . . . ................... Congregation Come Thou Almighty King Benediction . . .............. The Reverend C. W. Egeland Recessional . .................... Elaine Bennett Coronation March -- Meyerbeer Commencement Exercises School Auditorium . . . . Friday, May 25, l962 Processional ............ Elaine Bennett Pomp and Circumstance --Elgar Salutation Invocation . . . . . . The Reverend C. W. Egeland Selections ........... High School Chorus Climb Every Mountain --Rodgers and Hammerstein Onward Ye Peoples --Sibelius Commencement Address . . Dr. Wendell Q. Halverson President, Buena Vista College Presentation of the Class of l962 . . . Delmer Kingery High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas .... Mr. Delford Benson President of Board of Education Valediction Benediction . . . . The Reverend C. W. Egeland Recessional . . . . . . . ..... Elaine Bennett March of the Priests --Mendelssohn ff RYAN GRAIN CO. , INC. -- Grinding, Mixing, Bag and Bulk Delivery -- Sioux Rapids