Marion High School - Warrior Yearbook (Marion, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1961 volume:

Yearbook of MHS 1961 Marion, Kansas WARRIOR As we pause and review the past year, awe overcomes us as we think of the many memo- rable events—happy and sad—that have come our way in one year. We hope this 1961 WARRIOR will keep alive and fresh, these memories. Now will you join us, as we page through this WARRIOR and remember our year at MHS? FOREWORD Because of your understanding, your patience, and your warm smile, we wish to show our grat- itude and appreciation by dedicat- ing this, our 1961 WARRIOR, to you Jim Criswell. Under your capable direction the band has been an enriching ex- perience for hundreds of students at M.H.S. The band's activities have expanded until they now in- clude extensive trips to College Band Days, enjoyable concerts, precision marching, and the ever- popular 'Winter Spectacular.' The diversity of your enter- prises, your friendly easy-going manner, and your wonderful sense of humor will forever leave their mark in the memory of each and everyone of us at Marion High School. JAMES R. CRISWELL DEDICATION 3 dministration BOARD OF EDUCATION MRS. MUCK 5 JANICE ASHLEY English, Dramatics and Library BILL BINGHAM Social Science BILL COBB Physical Science JIM CRISWELL Instrumental Music EDWARD FRICKEY Mathematics and Coach JANICE GOERTZ Commerce Faculty 6 BEVERLY LAZARUS Home Economics RONALD SWEAT Vocational Agriculture DUAYNE THOMAS ROBERT TOWNSEND FLOYD YAUSSI English Mathematics and Biology Industrial Arts and Coach 7 Doug Bass Ricky Bell Bob Berg Lloyd Bevan Bob Boese Shirley Bredexneier Judy Broadstreet Gwen Broz Susan Carr Pam Domke Wayne Ewert Roger Frans Virginia Goentzel Dick Hamlin Donna Hanschu Chris Hauser ROW ONE: Donna Helmer, Bruce Hett, Janice Hoffman, Tina Holmes, Larry Houdyshell. ROW TWO: Max Jackson, Jim Keazer, Karen Keazer, Kathy Klein, Sandra Kline. ROW ONE: Mary Konarik, Bob Leppke, Dick Loewen, JoAnn Magee, Marvin Meisinger, Max Miller, Diane Nickel, Bob Olsen, Charlotte Poppe, Carolyn Powell. ROW TWO: Judy Richmond, Cheryl Schimpf, Rodney Schlesener, Phyllis Stenzel, JoAnn Stroda, Richard Swanson, Virginia Tajchman, Tom Tucker, Connie Warneke, Barbara Weber. Don Williams, Jeannette Williams, Maurice Williams, Marvin Winkley, Ruby Winkley, Sandra Winkley, Ben Harris, Sandra Sawyer. Freshmen 9 Gary Alexander Kay Amick Tom Berry Larry Boese Cheryl Case lm an James Cogdill Tim Colle Sharon Cowan Don Ehrlich Carl Elling Lowell Ensey Larry Glover Edith Jewett Keith Just Maurice Just Ronnie Kelsey Ralph Klein Garry Hamm Darrel Helmer Clifford Hett Karen Higgins John Hoover Sophomores 10 Warren Kreutziger Darlene Lucas Wayne Kreutziger Joe Martinez Mary Melton Jean Morse Rosemary Nannen Sharon Nelson Harold Olsen Helen Olsen Lewis Rigdon Max Robertson O i JA Valerie Rosenberg Jon Schimpf Anita Schlehuber Mike Schwemmer Jeannine Skibbe Steve Stayton Don Stenzel Betty Tipton Marianne Waltner Victor Winter Sharon Youk 11 Larry Bartel Dale Bernhardt Jeanne Carr Mike Childs Don Druse Ron Druse Connie Fisher Larry Ford Bill Goentzel Diana Goertz Tom Good Steve Greenemeyer Pam Hamlin Gary Hammer Ben Heerey Georgie Helmer Rocky Hett Juniors 12 Gary Maltbie Larry Maltbie James Meisner Dick Morse John Morse Donna Newsom Deanne Klenda Bob Klose Carol Kline Steve Krispense Norma Nice Glenn Nickel Dennis Pankratz © Raymond Remmers Harvey Sanders Dennis Schroeder Karen Schroeder Jerry Siebert Gerald Suffield Dick Varenhorst . . Karen Jost . Tuck Tucker Patty Longhofer . . Barry Olsen . .Eileen Pavey Jerry Loveless SENIORS 1961 Of the forty-seven Seniors who graduated from M.H.S. this spring, twenty-two were frightened little first graders a mere thirteen years ago. The years have flown, our memories are many, both bitter and sweet. Fond are our recollections of Jr. High parties and picnics; Senior High Banquets and plays. It is all over now, but we cannot be sorry, for the future beckons us on. We will remember you, M.H. S., and wish to every class that follows a high school experience as fruitful as ours. President. . . Vice-President . Secretary . . . Treasurer. . . Student Council SHARON KAY BEISEL JERRY D. BESSEL SHARON BLANKLEY Seniors 14 GAIL R. BROADSTREET THOMAS E. CARR JOHN L. CHRISTENSEN RICHARD D. CRAIG ROSALIE ANN DOHNER F. JERALD DOMKE, JR. KAREN MARIE JOST GERALD D. KELSEY MARY JANE KELLER PATRICIA RAY LONGHOFER GARYW. LOVELESS JERRY E. LOVELESS THAD MEIERHOFF ROSE ANN MELCHER JAMES WILLIAM MELTON TRESS IE ANN MILES RONALD D. OELSCHLAGER BARRY GENE OLSEN JOHN L. RUSSELL KAREN MARIE SCHLESENER JERALD L. SCHWEMMER EILEEN ANN PAVEY BRUCE POWELL JUDITH ANN RICHARDS RICHARD D. SIEBERT JANET ANN STILLER MARJORIE CAROL SUMNER W. H. TUCKER, JR. GARY L. WEBER JOHN L. WEBSTER God hath not promised Skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways, All our lives through, God hath not promised Sun without rain, Joy without sorrow Peace without pain. But God hath promised Strength for the day, Rest for the labor, Light for the way, Grace for the trials, Help from above, Unfailing sympathy Undying love....... This poem is dedicated to the graduates of 1961 in the memory of Leonard Hoffman, who passed away May 22, 1958, during their freshman year at Marion High School, after he had undergone surgery for a brain tumor. We have dedicated this poem, not only to his memory, but with the thought that its truths might be remembered throughout their lives. Senior Memorial 19 Rockaway for Bust! Who dun' it? My diploma! Seniors, Do You Remember? Class of 1961 Salutatorian ROSALIE DOHNER On the eve of May 26, 1961 forty-seven Seniors reached the moment that they had anticipated for a long time, the beginning of their high school commencement. Many thoughts were thought that night, by those Seniors. . . . remembering the great time they had, only that week, at Rockaway Beach, those final exams, the seriousness of the baccalaureate address, when each seemed to realize life would never be quite so carefree again. But we have no regrets, as graduating .. , , . Seniors, we are going on to something Valedictorian eileen pavey better! Balfour Award JOHN CHRISTENSEN MOTTO: We have just crossed the bay, the ocean lies ahead. FLOWER: Carnation COLORS: Blue and Silver Graduation SHARON KAY BEISEL DONNA 1UNE JOST ROSE ANN MELCHER Club-1,2,3,4; Band-1,2,3, Girls Glee-2; Pep Club-1. Band-1,2,3,4; Twirler-1,2, Pep Club-1,2,3,4; FHA-1,2, 4; Pep Band-2, 3, 4; Girls Glee 3,4; Girls Glee-2,3,4; Triple 3, Reporter 4; Girls Glee-1, -2, 3,4; Junior Play-3; Senior JERRY D. BESSEL Trio 1-4; Triple Trio II-3; 2,3,4; Band-4. Play-4; Thespians-4; Yearbook- FFA-1,2,3, Sec. 4; Boys Glee- Mixed Ensemble-4; Cheerleader 4; Clarinet IV-4. 2; Hi-Y-3, 4; Baseball-1. -2, 3,4; Queen of Court-4; JAMES MELTON FHA-1,2, 3; Pep Club-1,2,3, Football-1,2; Track-4; Hi-Y- 1,2, 4; FFA-3; Junior Play-3; Senior Play-4; Student Council MARJORIE CAROL SUMNER SHARON L. BLANKLEY 4; Thespians-4. Band-1,2,3,4; FHA-1,2,3,4; Girls Glee-1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club Pep Club-1,2, 3, 4; Girls Glee- -1; FHA-1,2,4; Thespians-4; KAREN MARIE JOST -4. 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball-1; Triple Senior Play-4. President-1,4; Secretary-3; Trio II-3; Thespians-4; Stu- FHA-1,2, President 3, Vice- TRESSIE ANN MILES dent Council-1. GAIL BROADSTREET President 4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Twirler-1,2, Hi-Y-1,2; Boys Glee-1,2,3; Student Council-4; Girls Glee- 3,4; Cheerleader-2,3,4; Foot- WILLIAM H. TUCKER, JR. Band-1,2,3,4; Trumpet IV- 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus-2,3; ball Queen-4; Triple Trio II- Football-1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Mixed Ensemble-2,3; Boys Mixed Ensemble-4; Girls State- 1; Girls Glee-1,2,3,4; FHA- 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council-4; Manager-3,4; Track-2,3,4; IV-3; Boys Octet-4. 3; Basketball Attendant-3; Boys Glee-1,2,3,4; Hi-Y- Triple Trio II-l ,2,3; Triple Pep Club-1,2, 3,4; Thespians-4. 1,2,3, 4; Junior Play-3; Senior THOMAS E. CARR Trio 1-4; Yearbook-2, 3, Editor Play-4; Vice-President-4; FFA-1,2,3,4. 4; Pep Band-4; Thespians-4; RONALD D. OELSCHLAGER Thespians-Vice-President 4; Honor-1,2, 3,4; Junior Play-3; Treasurer-1; Student Council- Annual Staff-4. JOHN CHRISTENSEN Senior Play-4. 2,3, Treasurer 4; Vice-Presi- Vice-President-1,2; President dent-3; Band-1,2,3, President GARY L. WEBER -3; M-Club-1,2, 3,4; Boys MARY JANE KELLER 4; Boys Glee-1,2,3,4; Hi-Y- 1,2, 4; Mixed Chorus-2,3; Band-1,2,3; FFA-1,4; Hi-Y- Glee-2,3,4; Football-1,2,3, FHA-2,3,4; Girls Glee-1,2, 1,2, 3, 4; Yearbook-4; Science 4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Mixed Chorus-3; Pep Junior Play-3; Senior Play-4; Club-1,2,3,4. -1,2,3,4; Hi-Y-1, Vice- Club-1,2,3,4; Thespians-4. Basketball-1,2,3,4; Football- President 2,3,4; Student 1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3,4; JOHN WEBSTER Council-1,2, 4; Honor Re- GERALD KELSEY Golf-2; Boys State-3; M-Club- Hi-Y-1,2, 3; Track-1; Basket- congnition-3, 4; Junior Play- 3; Senior Play-4; Boys State- M-Club-1,2,3, President-4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball- 2,3,4. ball-1. 3; Perfect Attendance-1,2,3, 1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3,4; Hi- BARRY OLSEN WILLIAM WHEATLEY 4. Y-1,2; Student Council-1; Hi-Y-1; Treasurer-4; Junior FFA-1,4; Hi-Y-1,2, 3; Foot- RICHARD D. CRAIG Track Manager-2. Play-3; Honor Recognition-3,4. ball-1,2; Track-1,2. Hi-Y-1,2; Boys Glee-1,2, 3; PATRICIA RAY LONGHOFER EILEEN ANN PAVEY JANICE ANN WILLIAMS Science Club-Vice-President Secretary-4; Football Attendant- FHA-1,2,3, Vice-President 4; Pep Club-1,4; Honor Recog- 3, President 4; Junior Play-3; 4; Pep Club-1,2,3, President Pep Club-1,2,3, Secretary 4; nition-1,2; Y-Teens-1; Spanish Senior Play-4. 4; FHA-1,2, 3; junior Play-3; Band-4; Student Council-1,2, 3, Secretary 4; Thespian Club-2; FHA-2,4; FFA Sweet- Senior Play-4; Thespians-4; heart-3; Band-4; Thespians-4. ROSALIE ANN DOHNER Band-1,2,3,4; Drum Major- President-4; Junior Play-3; Band-1,2,3,4; Drum III-4; 1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Senior Play-4; Girls Glee-2, BEVERLY JEAN WINTER Drum V-3; Pep Band-2,3,4; Dance Band-1,2,3,4; Sax IV- 3,4. Girls Glee-1,2,3,4; FHA-1, Dance Band-4; Glee Club-2,3, 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee-1,2,3,4; 2,3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Triple 4; Pep Club-1,2, Historian Triple Trio 11-2,3; Triple Trio BRUCE POWELL Trio II-3; Band-3; Senior Play- 3,4; FHA-1,2, Treasurer 3, President 4; Thespians-4, 1-4; Mixed Ensemble-2,3,4; Football-2,3; Basketball-1,2; 3; Thespians-4. Annual Staff-1. 3, Assistant Baseball-1,2,3; Bank-1; Secretary-Treasurer; Secretary -3; B-team Cheerleader-2. Editor 4. Junior Play-3. JULIE KAREN WOOLDRIDGE Girls Glee-1,2,3,4; Accom- GARYW. LOVELESS JUDITH RICHARDS panist-1,2, 3,4; B-team F. JERALD DOMKE, JR. M-Club-2, 3,4; Hi-Y-1,2, 3, Girls Glee-1,2, 3, 4; FHA-1, Cheerleader-1; A-team Cheer- Hi-Y-1,2, 3, 4; Boys Glee-1, 4; Football-1,2,3,4. 2,3, Historian 4; Band-1,2, leader-2,3,4; Mixed Chorus- 2, 3,4; Band-1,2, 3, Vice- 3,4; Pep Club-3,4; Sax. IV- 1,2,3,4; FHA-1,2,3,4; Presi- President 4; Pep Band-2; Dance JERRY E. LOVELESS 2,3,4; Dance Band-3, 4. dent-2; Secretary-1; Student Band-4; Brass IV-4; Mixed Football-1,2,3,4; M-Club- Council President-4; Pep Club- Chorus-3; Junior Play-3; Senior 2,3,4; Hi-Y-3,4; Track-4; JOHN RUSSELL 1,2, Vice-President-3,4; Band- Play-4; M-Club-2, 3,4; Track Student Council-3,4; Golf-2 M-Club-2,3, Vice-President 1,2, Vice-President 3,4; Junior -1,2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4. 3; Junior Play-3. 4; Hi-Y-1,2, 3, Treasurer 4; Basketball-1,2; Track-1,2,3, Play-3; Senior Play-4; Thespians -4; Triple Trio-3; Girls State- PATRICIA ELAINE FUNK DELORES LUCAS 4; Football-1,2,3,4; Junior 3; Queen of Courts-3. Band-1,2, 3, 4;Mixed Ensemble -3; Girls Glee-1,2, 3, 4; Triple FHA-1,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3, 4; Girls Glee-2, 3, 4; Thespians Play-3. Trio-1,2,3; Mixed Chorus-2, 3; Treasurer-3; FHA-1,2, 3, -4. KAREN MARIE SCHLESENER FHA-1,2, 3,4; Girls Glee-1, Treasurer 4. DELBERT L. MATZ Hi-Y-1,2, 3; Junior Play-3; 2,3,4; Triple Trio II-3; Triple Trio 1-4; Mixed LADDIE W. HELMER Science Club-Secretary 4; Chorus-3; Mixed Ensemble-4; FFA-1,2, Secretary 3, Vice- Football-1; Basketball-1,2; Junior Play-3; Senior Play-4; President 4; Student Council; Hi-Y-2,3, President 4; Senior Golf-3. Thespian Program Chairman-4. Play. DIANE HENDERSON LARRY E. McCARTY FFA-1,2,3,4; Hi-Y-3,4. JERALD L. SCHWEMMER Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball- 1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,4; Hi-Y- Pep Club-4; Girls Glee-1,2, LARRY D. McKIBBIN 2,4; Boys Glee-3, President 4; M-Club-2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Mixed Ensemble-2, 3, 4; Hi-Y-1,3,4; Science Club- Triple Trio-4; Band-1. GERALDINE HERZET 3,4; Junior Play-3; Football-1. THAD L. MEIERHOFF -3; Thespians-4; Junior Play- 35 Senior Play-4. Pep Club-1; Girls Glee-2,3; M-Club-3, 4; Football-1,2, 3, RICHARD SI EBERT FHA-1,2,4; Thespians-4. Manager 4; Track-Manager 4; FFA-2, Treasurer 3,4; Junior FFA-1,2,3,4; Hi-Y-1,2. JOHN K. HETT Play-3; Senior Play-4; Hi-Y- JANET ANN STILLER FFA-1,2,3,4; Hi-Y-1,2, 3, 4; 1,2; Student Council-3, Vice- FHA-1,2, Program Chairman Football-1. President 4. 3, Degree Chairman 4; Pep Senior Activities 22 FIRST ROW: Deanne Klenda, Karen Higgins, Helen Olsen, Thad Meierhoff, Julie Wooldridge, Eileen Pavey, Ron Oelschlager, Mary Melton, Karen Jost, Tressie Miles. BACK ROW: John Christensen. Dennis Pankratz, Jim Melton, Gary Maltbie, Ron Kelsey, Max Jackson, Mr. Keely. NOT PICTURED: Jerry Loveless, Doug Bass, Laddie Helmer. The Student Council is composed of the most capable repre- sentatives from each class and club. Decisive matters, pertain- ing to the government of the student body are brought before the Council. This year we attended the Student Council Conference at Haven. Other outstanding projects were selling sweat shirts, sending a representative to a Student Council camp in Oklahoma, installing a coke machine to be used by the students, and award- ing honor pins to the honor students. The Student Council was headed by the following officers: Julie Wooldridge, President; Thad Meierhoff, Vice-President; Eileen Pavey, Secretary; Ron Oelschlager, Treasurer; Mr. Keely, our interested sponsor. Student Council 24 President . . . Vice-President Secretary. . . Treasurer . . Parliamentarian Program Chairman Degree Chairman Reporter .... Songleader . . Student Council Rosalie Dohner . Karen Jost Norma Nice . Patty Funk . Jean Morse Diana Goertz .Janet Stiller Judy Richards Anita Schlehuber . .Helen Olsen Under the outstanding leadership of Rosalie Dohner, the Future Homemakers of America has been compli- mented by the school and the community for its many various activities. Among them for this year of 1961 are: the second Sweetheart Banquet, a Mother-Daughter Tea, a prize - winning float, a successful ice cream social, an inter- pretation of the Lord's Prayer at District III FHA Meet- ing, a Senior-Eighth Grader Tea, a day for washing car windows downtown, an active and amusing basketball game, starring the girls and their fathers, plus many other activ- ities and interesting programs. Yes, this has been a splen- did year for FHA at MHS, and we're thankful to each person who helped make it so great! PRIZE FLOAT SWEETHEART BANQUET SENIOR TEA FHA 25 SWEETHEART BALL F F A The Future Farmers of America is an organization to aid the boys who take part in Vocational Agriculture. It helps to de- velop leadership and agriculture ability among its members. This year the activities of the FFA ranged from a float in the Old Settlers Pa- rade to their second annual Sweetheart Ball and the first Parent-Son Honor Banquet. This year, also, they had the honor of having Laddie Helmer represent their chapter as the State Farmer. 26 Hi-Y Science Club 27 President..............Eileen Pavey Vice-President .... Tuck Tucker Secretary-Treasurer................ Rosalie Dohner Student Council Rep. . . Jim Melton Throughout the year, Thespians has been a very active group. Under the ca- pable and very patient direction of Mrs. Ashley, the Thespian contest play, THE LAST CURTAIN, was taken to league, district, and state Festivals. Each character part was portrayed quite ex- pertly and therefore the play received a I rating at district and a II” rating at state Festival. After getting a I” on her informa- tive speech at district, Eileen Pavey went on to state and again received a I rating. Another activity of Thespians this year was the constructing of the scen- ery for the Senior play and the Winter Spectacular. We are all sorry that Mrs. Ashley will be leaving us next year. We sin- cerely want to wish her much good luck in the years to come. Thespians 28 Pep Club M-Club Golf FORE—No doubt this is an all-too-familiar call to the Marion Golf Team. 1961 has been a good year for the M.H.S. Tee Club. They have attended golf meets all over the state; they have also played host to meets on our home course. Among the honors our team received are: letters for the four man team, and one medalist. The four man team is Dick Varen- horst, Dale Bernhardt, Chris Hauser, and Jim Meisner. Dale Bernhardt won a medal this year. Good luck, team, next year! •) The 61 track season was a good one for our Warrior team, as they hosted the first Marion Invitational Track Meet, in which they came through to win over all their visiting teams. After receiving third place in the C.V.L., the Marion team leaped forward at the State Relays. As a result of these relays, Marion High School placed FIRST in the mile relay. We wish to congratulate the entire team for their sports- manship, stamina, strength, and stability. We're proud of YOU! Seniors Track 31 61 Gary Loveless Gerald Kelsey Jerry Loveless Nine Horsemen Who Will Be Missed 32 Football With the beginning of school comes also the beginning of the football season, which this year proved to be the start of an eventful and successful season. The team, in- cluding each and every member, deserves the glory they are apt to receive. After the ringing of the last bell each day, the boys stream across the school yard and into the gym to suit up in jerseys, spiked shoes and helmets. After getting out to the field, the distance which is usually run, the boys get loosened up with calisthenics. Following this, comes the skirmage, and then the practice game. First ones to the bus get to ride in, what a rush! Every Friday night, followed and encouraged by interested townspeople and fellow students, the Marion Warriors meet their opponents, to give them a taste of that 'ole Indian Spirit. This spirit, under the able coaching of Edward Frickey, has made a name for our town throughout the state. This year the Warriors suffered only one defeat, but the remainder of the games and their scores are something of which we are all proud. Very good season team! Congratulations. The Warriors in action! Basketball Our Warrior team made a fine record for itself this year. After receiving a rather glum 5th rating in the C.V.L. they went on to the Ellsworth Invita- tional Tournament, where they received first place. After Ellsworth, next on the agenda was the District Tournament held at Buhler. Here again the Warriors came out on top, after an excitement filled, and well- played game against Hillsboro. Placing first at Dis- trict they were able to go on to the Regionals, which Marion hosted. At the Regionals the Warriors took second place, after one glorious victory and a hard- fought second game. We, on the staff, wish to extend our sincere con- gratulations to the boys who participated in basketball. Also, congratulations to the basketball coaches who trained and developed a fine team, our team! 35 Patty Longhofer Homecoming Tressie Miles On a chill November eve many football fans saw Miss Tressie Miles crowned Home- coming Queen, 1961” by John Christensen, during an im- pressive half time ceremony. Her lovely attendants were Miss Patty Longhofer, escorted by John Russell, and Miss Donna Jost, escorted by Jerry Domke. The Queen and her attendants reigned at the Home- coming Dance following the game. Donna Jost During the valentine season, the students of Marion High School chose as their Sweetheart” Miss Donna Jost. Donna was crowned by Tim Williams to be our Queen of Courts, 1961. Her attractive attend- ants were Pam Hamlin es- corted by John Christensen, Karen Higgins escorted by Jerry Schwemmer, Deanna Klenda escorted by Rocky Hett, and Marianne Waltner escorted by Don Druse. Queen of Courts Marianne Waltner, Deanna Klenda, Donna Jost, Tressie Miles, Julie Wooldridge. Leading the pep section this year, was a fine group of girls. These girls not only had plenty of school and team spirit, but the type of personality and ability we were proud to have represent our school. Under their leadership, the school learned several new cheers and songs. Behind the snappy actions, precision movements, and perfect coordination lies many hours of practice. With this practice comes sore backs and legs, the discovery of new muscles, and all over weariness. Congratulations girls, on a job well done! Judy Broadstreet, Pam Hamlin, Donna Hanschu Cheerleaders g ! M H W 'O. K. , Band . High School The Marion High School Band has many accomplishments tucked under their plumes. One which probably goes unnoticed is its appearances at the home foot- ball games. It always begins with the National Anthem and continues to encourage the team throughout the game, with peppy victory songs, and half time perform- ances. Some of the annual accomplishments seem to be: County Fair, State Fair, Old Settlers Day, at least one concert, Winter Spectacular, Memorial Day, and of course District and State Music Contests. During the year, instrumental music at MHS is augmented by the participation of such groups as Pep Band and Dance Band, and during the contest season en- sembles and solos prevail. This year the high-ranking individuals were: Deanna Klenda, Donna Hanschu, Rosalie Dohner, Anita Schlehuber, and Dale Bernhardt. Thus first hour of each school day, for all band members, is just One Big Blast after another. Band 41 LEFT TO RIGHT: Julie Wooldridge, Diane Henderson, Deanna Klenda, Karen Jost, Anita Schlehuber, Patty Longhofer, Donna Jost, Jean Morse, Karen Schlesener, Judy Broadstreet. SECOND ROW: Jim Meisner, Lowell Ensey, Larry Boese, Dick Morse, John Hoover, Dick Varenhorst, Tom Berry, Larry Ford. Mixed Ensemble JULIE WOOLDRIDGE Accompanist Triple Trio Perhaps if you would have entered one of the practice rooms on Tuesday or Thurs- day, you would have seen these girls, sit- ting in a semi-circle, harmonizing as well as any nine girls could. The experience of performing has been helpful to the girls, and they have enjoyed the compliments given to them. This en- semble sang at several churches, at the Winter Spectacular, for civil groups, for the Vocal Clinic, at the annual Honor Ban- quet, received a I rating at contest, and the final performance was at the Junior- Senior Banquet, where the girls sang a medley of tunes appropriate to the formal air. We will remember these times of musical enchantment, but most of all we will remember our director, agent pub- licity manager, choreographer, and music arranger, Miss Kruse. Thank you, Miss Kruse, for everything; Triple Trio was the greatest! For Boys Glee this year, Mr. Jim Criswell, the director, had the largest number enrolled in several years. The group met twice a week, and through music learned another activity to be enjoyed. Boys Glee Girls glee, under the capable direction of Miss Nadean Kruse has done a fine job this year. Approximately 75 girls were enrolled in glee club. For the second consecutive year the girls glee has received a one rating at District Contest held at KSTC at Emporia. The girls glee sang at Baccalaureate and to the ears of one of the teachers it hasn't sounded better in years. Girls Glee 43 The Carolers The 4th Winter Spectacular was held at the City Auditorium on Decem- ber 22. Christmas music provided by the high school band, under the direc- tion of Mr. Jim Criswell, added an air of gaiety. Vocal numbers, directed by Nadean Kruse, were provided by the Mixed Ensemble, Triple Trio, and a girls chorus consisting of the triple trio and freshmen girls. Coached by Mrs. Ashley; Jim Meisner presented a dramatic read- ing The Christmas Story. As always before the Winter Spec- tacular was a great success, and we are looking forward to many in the future. Fun at the Christmas Party. Characters from Nutcracker Suite. A wintery Sleigh Ride. Winter Spectacular 44 George ’ Slept Here 45 My Jeanie, with the light brown hair. Come on Jeanie, tell me, who is he? This year the contest play that was presented was entitled The Last Curtain. The play was presented by the Thespians, under the leadership of Mrs. Janice Ashley and Mr. Richard Brodhead to whom we feel indebted. Both spent many tiring hours working with the cast and their parts, the staging, the lighting, costuming, and the make-up. As in any successful play there must be much back-stage work. This was done by the Thespians, who took care of the make-up, who borrowed the period furniture, who managed the technical features of the play, and who assisted in every way possible. But even with good direction and able back-stage Thespians this play would not have rated a I, except for the talented cast. It consisted of: Julie Wooldridge, as Jeanie; Jim Melton, as John Wilkes Booth; Janet Stiller, Patty Longhofer, and Tuck Tucker, as actres- ses and actor, and Jerry Schwemmer, in a memorable role of Peanut John, the backstage handy-man in the play. All together, these many efforts produced The Last Curtain. The Last Curtain” 46 A Rhapsody In Blue The Juniors this year entertained the Seniors and faculty with a luscious meal and a delightful program. The entertainment for the prom was a modern combo which was appreciated and enjoyed by all. Even though the atmosphere was Blue” a good time was had by everyone who attended. Waitress, over here Shall we begin? Rhapsody In Blue The Family Stanley? Kiss me!---Again! I'm a little high, but. .. Romance in Mesila Ernest, he's coming out! R-r-r-ripping debate in the House today. The Man Who Came to Dinner 48 EXECUTIVE Mr. Bill Cobb, Sponsor Karen Jost, Editor Patty Longhofer, Assistant Editor SALESMEN Janet Stiller, Senior Rocky Hett, Junior Mary Melton, Sophomore Max Jackson, Freshman PHOTOGRAPHY Gary Weber ADVERTISING SALES John Christensen Dick Morse Tuck Tucker LAYOUT Donna Newsom Jim Meisner Karen Schroeder As we finish this last page of our '61 WARRIOR, we do it with mixed emotions, happy to have accomplished our aim, but sad to be leaving the many good times we have had in its preparation. Our deepest thanks go to each student and faculty member who cooperated with us in every way possible. Our thanks also go to our sponsors, each staff member, and our photographer, without this help it would have been impossible to complete THE WARRIOR. And now as we put the finishing touches on this page, we are thinking of next year—thinking with hopes that it will be as rewarding for you, as 1961 has been for us. Best wishes to each of you at MHS! Yearbook Staff 49 FFA Sweetheart Well, it's like this. Best groomed of MHS! M-M-MAR. . MHS! That's telling 'em, Tuck. That's out team Mr. C! Overalls in the library? Four pretty twirlers, all in a row. Busy labsters? Congratulations Class of '61 MARION HARDWARE GIFT SHOP DRY CLEANERS COIN-O-MATIC Congratulates the Seniors A1 and Sadie Bernhardt Mr. and Mrs. Gail Merrill Phone 84 Marion, Kansas BUD’S CONOCO SERVICE Phone 475 Marion, Kansas 95% of the Band Members in Marion play instruments from CRABB’S MUSIC COMPANY Why Don't You? Phone CH 1-2300 McPherson MARION LP GAS COMPANY Farm Delivery Phone 412 Marion, Kansas - THE E-T OIL CORPORATION HARRY’S HOME OIL Phone 412 Marion, Kansas MARION EQUIPMENT CO. McCormick Sales and Service International Harvester R. C. A. Whirlpool Appliances 112 South Second Phone 68 Marion, Kansas Motorola TV - Sales Service MARION T.V. ELECTRIC Electrical Contracting All Types Of Lighting Any Type Of Wiring 906 East Main Phone 700 Congratulations to the Seniors THE MARION NATIONAL BANK MARION, KANSAS Member of F. D. I. C. Congratulations to a wonderful group of youngsters! SANITARY MARKET CUMPTON'S Mr. Mrs. Ed Sandwell Marlon, Kansas Phone 422 Phone 69 Marion, Kansas NEWSOM GREENHOUSE Congratulations To The Seniors VAN'S For All Your Floral Needs Mr. Mrs. R. W. Varenhorst 1201 East Main Marion, Kansas The Rumorsic'Drovors Naiional Jiank Marion. Kansas CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS MACK-WELLING LUMBER CO. A Complete Line of Quality Building Materials Phone 2 Marion, Kansas CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS FARMERS CO-OP ASSN. Grain — Feed — Seed — Fertilizer Harvey Kruse - Manager Phone 45 Marion, Kansas Congratulations To The Seniors MARION PAINT SHOP Ralph and Ruth Dohner Phone 460 For all Home Furnishings Congratulations Seniors LEE’S GRILL Marion, Kansas Best Wishes to the Seniors of 1961 COZY CAFE SWANN DRUG STORE Good Eatin’ Marion, Kansas Phone 502 410 E. Main Marion, Kansas CONYER'S FLOWERS SCHROEDER PRODUCE OIL COMPANY Give Flowers The Gift Long Remembered Phone 583 Marion, Kansas Congratulations Seniors Congratulations to the Seniors of ”61 Congratulations Seniors” ELGIN RESTAURANT ELGIN HOTEL W. J. HASSINGER TASTY GRILL Air Conditioning - Norge Appliances Congratulations Seniors PLUMBING AND HEATING CO. 407 East Main Marion, Kansas Phone 444 202 East Main Walt Helen Hayward cm k m Real Estate and Insurance In the Same Business in the Same Place since 1868 Marion, Kansas MARION PHARMACY Phone 39 Congratulations - Marion High Seniors YOUR FRIENDLY DEALER Ford Falcon Mercury Comet GOUND MOTOR COMPANY Marion Kansas Duckwall’s Our Biggest Asset is You”—Our Customers W. K. Holmes - Mgr. (5ESB | berry oil company CASH AND CARRY SUPPLY W. R. Berry Dealer In Texaco Products Building Materials - Roofing Phone 175 —1212 East Main Phone 15 - Marion, Kansas BUCKLEY'S GROCERY HILL'S TUNE-UP SHOP Where Quality Merchandise Costs 125 W. Main You Less Phone 745 Marion, Kansas Phone 168 Marion, Kansas Congratulations Seniors M. C. RADIO T.V. OWL CAR CAFE Maytag Sales and Marion, Kansas Service Phone 7 Marion, Kansas POWELL MOTOR COMPANY Congratulations Seniors Dod®e Class of 1961 Dart Best Wishes Always Lancer 1121 West Main Marion, Kansas MARION COUNTY RECORD Your County NEWSpaper Smith-Corona and Remington Portable Typewriters Remington, R. C. Allen Burroughs, Victor, Olivetti Adding Machines Office Furniture Supplies Low Prices - Easy Terms 2 MARKET MARIOM..KANSAS OELSCHLAGER’S Furniture Appliance Center Phone 573 Marion, Kansas Congratulations M.H.S. Seniors JO AND JIM'S CHILDREN'S SHOP BEASTON’S The newest store for the newest citizens.” MARKET Phone 715 Marion, Kansas Phone 60 Marion, Kansas Congratulations Seniors MIDWEST SALES SERVICE CO., INC. JACKSON'S CLOTHING STORE Tractor Phone 55 Marion, Kansas 125 West Main Phone 285 Marion, Kansas COVEY’S BODY SHOP HETTS IMPLEMENTS We Trade For Anything” Automotive Repair and Painting Sales Phone 560 314 S. Grant Marion, Kansas Service Parts Phone 16 Marion, Kansas WEDDLE’S MARION BAKERY Congratulations Seniors MARION CREAMERY Your Hometown Bakery Finest Quality Dairy Products Since 1897 Golden Cream Butter Wolf's Ice Cream Phone 42 —Marion, Kansas Pasteurized Milk G. M. Wolf, Founder Marion, Kansas Recreation for all ages” NAVRAT SERVICE Phone 313 Marion, Kansas Distributor COOK MOTOR COMPANY 124 East Main Phone 145 LONGHOFER SUPPLY Allis-Chalmers andj. I. Case Phone 307 113 South Second Marion, Kansas Tractors and Implements SCHONEMAN SHOE STORE IRELAND’S AWNING Quality Footwear AND PAINT SHOP Mr. Mrs. H. H. Stenzel 416 East Main, Marion, Kansas Marion - Kansas Cool-Temp Awnings Venetian Blinds Ornamental Iron Storm Windows Doors BPS - Super KemTone - Sherman Williams Paints WESTERN AUTO Overhead Garage Doors Lawn Furniture Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Schroer Phone 79 Marion, Kansas Phone 489 [ — 1 Congratulations Seniors VAN’S TIME SHOP NICK'S Plumbing and Heating Residential and Commercial All Work Guaranteed HEINZ JEWELRY 112 North Cedar Phone 193 Jewelry, Watch Diamonds Musical Instruments Supplies Phone 329 Marion, Kansas CARLSON-FOREE TIRE COMPANY SWEDE'S CITIES SERVICE Retreading Vulcanizing 1st and Main Telephone 402 Marion, Kansas MARION LUMBER COMPANY Best Wishes to Seniors of '61 Lumber-Hardware DuPont and Chief Paint Phone 287 150 West Main P. J. GARRISON D.D.S. E. K. SCHROEDER D.D.S. -SB • MHS COVER BY MYERS