McCallsburg High School - Eagle Yearbook (McCallsburg, IA)

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Glass iiiisinrg In September 1942, seventeen little geniuses peeked their little heads through the little portholes of a big experience in their little little lives. At first the building seemed gloomy and foreboding but when we entered lt took on a new light. The names of these highly intellectual individuals were as follows: Glen Amdahl, Connie Arnold, Marilyn Black, Irving Ege- X land, Jerome Fuller, Mary Lou Imsland, Myrna Kllstofte, Janet Lee, , Shirley Ose, Dale Ostendorf, Richard Thompson, Beverly Tjelmeland, Darwin Twedt, Carroll Woster, Dale Carsrud and Stanley Thompsm. We gave the honor of teaching us to Miss Doughty. Before the year was over Connie Arnold decided to go to Washington. , -S ' Dale Carsrud went to Nevada to see how that school was operating and Irving Egeland left us to go to Randall. g 45-53' Our second grade teacher was Miss Baldus. We had some people J Join us in second grade. They were Gayle Goodman, Viola Sav- -E 7 age, Avis Van Lew and Wyvonne Davis. ' We were really on our way now. We were in third grade. mr teacher was Mrs. A nderson. Four of the intellectuals left us and left us with only fourteen. They were Marilyn Black who went to Fernald, Berlyn Uskens went to State Center, Avis Van Lew went to Woodward and Dale Ostendorf went to Marshalltown. After losing those we also gained two. Beverly Grunsted and Eugene Weirson came and brought our total back to fourteen to enter into fourth grade. Our fourthgrade teacher, Miss Challe now Mrs. Gordon, Woster, welcomed us with lpen arms. Viola Savage left us and thats about all that happen- ed that year. On to fifth grade. Our teacher was Miss Marcella Egnes Wyvonne Davis dec ded to leave but we gained five to take her place. Connie Arnold decided to come back, Marlene Arneson came from California, Ada Wendt came North Grant, Glen Mathis and Chxk Merkel also Joined us. This left us a grand total of seventeen. Sixth grade and Mrs. Clifford Amdahl were very happy to have us. Jerome Fuller went to Colorado and Glen Mathis left us. Bob Severson Joined us from Fernald and 'Garlen Hickman came to us from Arkansas. Before the start of 7th grade Darwin Twedt, Eugene Weirson and Marion Hickman left us. We finally made it. We are in Junior High. What fun we'1l have.Mrs. Amdahl recognized us as a very intelligent class so she came along with us to see lf she could learn anymore from us. Marlene, Connie, Bob and Emere- tta stayed with us for a month or so and then they left. Connie Arnold went to Wisconsin, Marlene Arneson went back to California, Bob Severson went to Bur- lington and Emeretta Randall went back to Marshalltown. Our last year of grade school finally arrived. Our teacher was Mrs. Vest. During the year Connie Arnold came back to stick it out with us. Ada Wendt went to Nevada. Darrell Chentland arrived from country school to bring our total to twelve to start down our high school road. The seventh grade gave us a party as a send-off which we appreciated very much. Now we were green frosh. We were initiated by the seniors and became true members of Burg High We elected officers They were: Pres.-Carroll Wester, V. Pre .-Janet Lee, Sec. and ,- f ' , . Treas.-Beverly Grunsted. Our Sponsor was Elmer ,IW 6 Un Schey. The faculty consisted of Mr. Ritland, Mr. 'A 'u , If a- Vest, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Alford and Mr. Schey. M, 3 After we had successfully started off our high W ' school career we proceeded on to being soph- omores. We elected the following officers: Pres,-Connie Arnold, V. Pres,-Beverly Grunsted, Sec. and Treas.-Beverly Tjelmeland. Chr sponsor was Darrell Foster. Summer was over and we now took our eats as Juniors. During this year we gave our Class play which was 'Campus Quarant1ne. The play was a great success. It was under the direction of our new music teacher , Mr. James Montgomery. Chr officers were: ff W Pres.-Beverly Grunsted, V. Pres.-Janet Lee, Sec. and Treas.- Shirley Ose, Our sponsor was Miss Dorothy Drinkle. We gave our ,, Junior-Senior Banquet on April 5, 1953. We went to Des Moines and ate at B1shop's Cafeteria. We went to KENT and saw 'The Fourposter.' A good time was had by all. Charles Merkel left us at the semester.

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an -5 -Y , ,KI Class Will 4 We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty four, in full ng! possession of our crammed minds and being about to pass out , from the McCa1lsburg High school do make and publish this, Q-'O' our last will and testament. ft-1 First, .to our beloved faculty, we bequeath all startling Q.. information that we have furnished them from time to time in - examination papers . E ll ifcs To Mr. B111 Vest, our class sponsor, we bequeath the bal- T ance in our class treasury to be used in buying a pair of ' M rubber shoes for detective work in handling our successors. he A' Q To the Juniors, we bequeath our fighting spirit and har- monious conflicts, ai well as all our seats in the assembly which may be taken by whosoever is able to grab them first. . . To the Sophomores, we bequeath our superhuman basketball ability. For extra measure, we leave to them any stubs of f. as pencils, earasers or scraps of paper that we have left behind. To the Freshmn, we bequeath all overlooked wads of gum underneath desks, seats or any other likely or unlikely place. We also hcpe that after four years of trial and error, they may be able to meet our high standard of dignity. X I, Glen Amdahl, do bequeath my collection of rats, mice, gang pigeons, etc, to Marlene Flncham who eems to like wild creatures. E-J!:+jgr. '37 I, Connie Arnold, do bequeath mv office Job to Marvin Martin -,,.L, since he is in the office most of the time anyway. 3 :ml A I, Darrell Chentland, do bequeath my curly hair to Hr. Fogle. I, Myrna Kileteftg , do bequeath my terrific gift of gab to Janet I Pearson. I I I, Beverly Grunsted, do bequeath my ability to throw a basketball E' the length of the floor to Lauren Hob aan who probably will never M ' use it. I, Janet Lee, do bequeath my interest in the army to J can Lura, who is interested iperlodl. I, Shirley Ose, do bequeath the remaining boys in high school to Dorothy Stackhouse since I already have the one I want. I, Richard T hompscn, do bequeath my gigantic structure and polrerful build to David Tolley. . I, Stanley Thompson, do bequeath my many long hours of intense study to Peggy Baumgardner. p I, Carroll Wester, do bequeath my ability to stick to one woman to Steven Hanson, Lastly, we hereby nominate and appoint Mr. Bill Vest as sole Executor of this , cur last will and testament, written on this 18th day of May in the year or our Lord, one thousand nine hundred, and fifty four. V X x 'ff al I 1: '??+ :S t Q f' 452 5- The Senior Class In la x I A 1 liz?- ei of f 'i ' I' N5 - I -4