Meadow Grove High School - Trojan Yearbook (Meadow Grove, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1959 volume:

THIS BOOK BELONGS TO: The 1959 ZJhe ZJrojan published by clT[eaclow (§ rove ZL(,ic)U School Meadow Grove, Nebraska foreword Each time you open the pages of your 1959 TROJAN, you will be met by a host of memories. The TROJAN is meant to help you find the memories of your own personal highlights. If this book helps you recapture those dear high school memories, the staff will feel that this year’s TROJAN is a success. dedication We, the Senior Class of Meadow Grove High School, sincerely wish to dedicate the 1959 TROJAN to our faithful band director, Mr. Sawyer. We appreciate the patience and kindness which he has given us for the past ten years. Mr. Sawyer has been a music instructor for 35 years. In the past few years he has traveled two thousand miles a month to teach music in five schools: Clearwater, Royal, Inman, Page, and Meadow Grove. Meadow Grove is fortunate to have such a fine band director as Mr. Sawyer. Mr. L. H. Sawyer DELAY NATIONAL BANK —2— Board ol Education Back Row: II. T. Weerts, Treas.; Ernest Ellis, Pres.; Burt Berg. Front Row: Everett Collins; George Hamley, Sec; Roy Lyall. Superintendent'a Sfletaacje By the time this annual is in your hands, the Seniors will have graduated from Meadow Grove High School. Some of them will have completed the necessary arrangements for enrollment in a college or some other institution for further training. These people are to be commended for their wise and early choice. Something should also be said for the student who is not going to college. Whether he is not going because, like Thomas Edison, he is not smart enough; or because, like J. C. Penney, he is not rich enough; or because like Henry Ford the opportunity just hasn’t presented itself —do not believe that the chances for achievement are closed to you. Many people have reached a high position without benefit of formal higher education, not because they didn’t have it, but because they persistently and patiently pursued some worthwhile objective. Make good use of your leisure time, talk and associate with good intelligent men, and always have a purpose. Set your goal and work towards it. Superintendent R. H. Merklinger zJS-nnucil sSt H TOe JVe ent the 1959 trojan Co-Editors .......... •. • . Business Manager......... Class Will and Prophecy. . Class Plays and Banquets Sports Editors............ Underclass Pictures...... Grade Pictures........... Snaps and Faculty........ Music.................... Senior Pictures.......... Class Sponsor............ Kathleen Meyer, Kathleen Kuchar ..................Sandra Harding . .Sandra Harding, Bonna Margritz ...................David Schinck Jerry O’Banion, Gary Werner, Sandra Lewis ............. .Leslie Sparr, Rodney Suckstorf ............................Darrell Wyatt , ............................Karen Granger .........Milan Praeuner, Marilyn Droescher ..........Rachel Wieting, Roger Suckstorf ...............................Mrs. Henry BATTLE CREEK CC OP CREAMERY —4—- MARTHA HERNDON Principal Battle Creek, Nehraska Colorado A M College, B. S. Science, Biology, American Government, Sophomore Sponsor. GLEN 0.SPEAR Meadow Grove, Nebraska Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa Math, Algebra, Geometry, Athletics, Freshman Sponsor. RALPH H. MERKLINGER Superintendent Meadow Grove, Nebraska Kearney State College; A. B. Colorado State College Industrial Arts; World History; Junior Sponsor. MILDRED McNAMEE Norfolk, Nebraska University of Nebraska, B. Be. Iowa State College University of California Home Economics, Commercial, Pep Club Sponsor. CAROL J. HENRY Norfolk, Nebraska University of Nebraska, B.M.E. Vocal Music, English,Senior Sponsor. V faculty iHv d DOROTHY SULLIVAN Meadow Grove, Nebraska Wayne State College Kindergarten, First. ELEANOR HAMLEY Meadow Grove, Nebraska Wayne State College Second, Third AD ALINE MALMBERG Norfolk, Nebraska Wayne State College Norfolk Junior College Sixth, Seventh, Eighth MARILYN DROESCHER Ambition — Reach the moon first. Pet Peeve People who know too much. Class Officer, Pep Club Officer, Sports, Vocal Small Groups, Class Play, County Government, Annual Staff. KATHLEEN KUCHAR Nickname — Kooch A mbition — Commercial artist Pet Peeve — Tests Annual Staff, Kearney Contest, County Government, Cheerleader, Class Play, Band, Sports, Pep Club Officer, Class Officer. emor a SAN OR A HARDING Ambition — To he an astronomer Pet Peeve — Waiting Annual Staff, Class Play, Kearney Contest, Vocal Small Groups, Class Officer. KAREN GRANGER Ambition — To go to Switzerland. Pet Peeve — Conceited People Class Play, Vocal Music, Annual Staff. Karen also attended High School at Primrose. SANDRA LEWIS Nickname — Simp Ambition To own a pink thunder bird. Pet Peeve — Spare time Pep Club Queen, Class Play, Annual Staff, County Government, Cheerleader, Vocal Small Groups, Sports. sSenior I BONNA MARGRITZ Ambition — To be a Nurse Pet Peeve — Surprise tests Class Officer, Band, Sports, Class Play, Cheerleader, County Government, Annual Staff. JERRY O’BANION Nickname — Chop Chop Ambition Being shipwrecked on an Isle with a bunch of girls. Pet Peeve — Girlfriends’ little Brothers Vocal Music, Sports, Annual Staff, County Government, Class Play, Band, Class Officer. MILAN PRAEUNER ickname — Lefty Ambition — Jet Pilot Pet Peeve — Patrolmen Pep Club King, Sports, Annual Staff, County Government, Vocal Music, Class Play, Class Officer. KATHLEEN MEYER Nickname — Tess Ambition Be a nurse in the Air Force Pet Peeve Waiting for people who are late. Class Officer, Sports, Pep Club Officer, Vocal Small Groups, Annual Staff, Class Play, Kearney Contest. DAVID SCHINCK Nickname — Dave Ambition — Getting up in the morning. Pet Peeve — Merk Vocal Music, Sports, Annual Staff, Class Play. s enter a —9— Nickname — Tex Ambition Get stranded on an Island with? Pet Peeve — Teachers Class Officer, Class Play, County Government, Annual Staff, Sports, Vocal Music. GARY WERNER Nickname — Mac Ambition — Own a Hot Rod Pet Peeve —Slow Drivers Band, Sports, Annual Staff, County Government, Class Play, Class Officer. ROGER SUCKSTORF Nickname — Zom Ambition Be captain of a fleet of Army tanks. Pet Peeve —School RODNEY SUCKSTORF Nickname — Rod Ambition Build a space traveling car. Pet Peeve —Teachers Class Officer, Class Play, County Government, Annual Staff, Sports, Vocal Music. LESLIE SPARR Sports, Annual Staff, County Government, Class Play. RACHEL WIETING Nickname — Rach Ambition Be a millionaire Horse Rancher. Pet Peeve— Surprise tests Vocal Music, Annual Staff, Band, Sports, Class Play, Class Officer. HARRELL WYATT Nickname — Peabody Ambition — To live in Alaska Pet Peeve — Slow drivers Class Officer, Class Play, County Government, Rand, Vocal Music, Sports, Annual Staff. JUDY MASTERSON Vocal Small Groups, Sports. Judy began attending Meadow Grove High School last fall. vSenior Senior Class Sponsor MRS. CAROL HENRY karon Mcknight Nickname — Juggy Class Officer, Sports, Vocal Small Groups, Class Play, County Government. RICHARD WICHMAN Nickname — Wick Class Play. Richard also attended Albion High School. eu i aaaHOill We, the Seniors of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-nine of Meadow Grove High School being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament. I, Marilyn Droescher, will my ride to school each noon to Bonnie Cleveland to protect my interests. I, Karen Granger, will my “matrimonial ability” to Sandra Hamley. (P.S. next year is leap year.) I, Sandra Harding, will my dark hair to Carolyn DeCamp so she won’t have to put a dark rinse on hers. I, Kathleen Kuchar, will my tendency to lose my temper in a volleyball game to Marjorie Meyer. I, Sandra Lewis, will my taste for Pizza Pie to Lynda Black. I, Bonna Margritz, will my popcorn machine to the Pep Club to make their own popcorn. I, Kathleen Meyer, will my ability to hit a Coca-Cola glass to whoever thinks their aim is that good. I, Jerry O’Banion, will my interest in distant towns to Dennis Dusel. I, Milan Praeuner, will my good standing with the patrolman to Jack Wynn. I, David Schinck, will my map of the road to Elgin to Doug Ellis. I, Leslie Sparr, will my ability to get to school bright and early (8:59) to Billy Green. I, Rodney Suckstorf, will my athletic ability to chew gum to Miss McNamee. I, Roger Suckstorf, will my surplus of Popeye Muscle to Dale Butterfield. The Charles Atlas Book goes with it. I, Gary Werner, will my slow and cautious driving rules to Marilyn Mozer. I, Rachel Wieting, will my everlasting giggle to Elaine Howard. I, Darrell Wyatt, will gladly hand over my nickname, “Peabody”, to anyone interested — Georgia included. To the Student Body we leave this school which, with the minor assistance of the faculty, we have controlled and run for so many months. To our beloved (?) teachers we will all the test papers and long assignments they have so generously bestowed upon us the past 4 years. To the Juniors we leave the answers to the test papers. To the Sophomores we leave our knowledge to use to the best of their ability. To the Freshmen we leave our self-confidence, sophistication and good looks. In Witness Whereof, the parties have hereunto affixed their hands and seals on this last will and testament of the Class of ’59 ___ ' 3orvvr� v _NtV Bonna Margritz 3 Sandra Harding r a aA6 QropUecy The year is now 1979 Being hungry after a day of trudging about the city, I decided to go to a restaurant to eat. Looking up, I saw a sign that said “Pizza Palace”. I decided to go in. Whom did I see but Sandra Lewis busy at work. She told me she was the Chef here and that she and Bonna Margritz were joint-owners. The only trouble was that Bonna ate up all the profits. While I was waiting for my supper, I picked up the paper. In big headlines I saw that Leslie Sparr, now a fireman with the Rescue 8 Squad, had saved 4 lives in a burning motel. Turning to the entertainment section, I saw that Karen Granger is the owner of a T.V. Station, K.A.R.R. Turning the page and reading on, I saw that Darrell Wyatt, now a famous architect, was appointed by the president to redecorate General Grant’s Tomb. Looking down the page, I saw an advertisement describing Kathleen Kuchar’s art exhibit featuring her famous “Koocherama” style. Next my eye caught a large picture titled “Hubert Wins First Prize At World Fair.” Hubert comes from Roger Suckstorf’s successful hog farm. Liking music with my meal, I played the juke-box and guess what I heard. It was none other than Milan Praeuner singing his latest hit, “The Five and Ten Cent Store.” As I was finishing my pizza, I looked up and saw Mrs. Henry enter. She joined me at my table and told me about her recent trip to Meadow Grove where she had learned the following: Marilyn Droescher was happily married and joint owner of Cobb Motors. David Schinck went right to the top of his job; he is washing windows on the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building. Using her singing talent to the greatest ability, Rachel Wieting is singing lullabies to Christopher Shane. Cary Werner was at Wayne State for ten years trying to get his Bachelor of Arts Degree. No doubt he will continue to be a bachelor and show the girls his arts. Kathleen Meyer is a successful nurse and living in her dream home which she planned in Home Ec. Jerry O’Banion is working in the Elgin Watch Factory trying to take the tick out of a watch. Sandra Harding is assistant manager of the California Bank of America. In her spare time she is writing a novel, “How to Grow Money on Trees.” Rodney Suckstorf has the girls running in circles. He’s coach of the women’s track team. I was very pleased with the information that I had received today about the Class of 1959. However, while in school they showed promise of accomplishing great things. — 12— unior Lynda Black Evelyn Humphrey Bonnie Cleveland Carolyn Larson Carolyn DeCamp Gloria Larson David DeCamp Kayleen Larson Dennis Dusel Jill Mather Georgia Grant Marjorie Meyer Billy Green Marilyn Mozer Sandra Hamley Imogene Scott Janet Horrocks Arlyn Suckstorf Elaine Howard Jeanette Urban —13— Claudia Wauer Harlan Weingart Jack Wynn In the fall of 1958 the twenty-three members of the junior class returned to Meadow Grove High School with only two years to go till freedom. They elected the following class officers: President.......................................Arlyn Suckstorf Secretary........................................ David DeCamp Treasurer.............................................Jack Wynn News Reporter....................................Marjorie Meyer Junior class sponsor was Mr. Merklinger. Sandra Hamley and Georgia Grant were elected cheerleaders from the junior class. Sharon Hanner Joyce Humphrey Dennis Lewis Joyce Lyall Julie Schinck On August 28, 1958, six sophomores for the second year filed up the steps of Meadow Grove High School. They started the year by electing class officers as follows: President...................................Joyce Lyall Secretary-Treasurer.......................Sharon Hanner News Reporter.....................................Jerry Wyatt Mrs. Herndon was class sponsor. Sharon Hanner and Joyce Lyall were elected for second team cheerleaders. During the first semester they lost Dennis Lewis, and during the second semester they lost Julie Schinck. -14- Dale Butterfield Sandra James The following class officers were elected: President..................................Sandra James Secretary-Treasurer.......................George Duchow News Reporter.....................................Ardith Meyer Class sponsor was Mr. Spear. George Duchow Beth McIntosh Beth Ann McIntosh and Donna Rae Black were elected cheerleaders for the second team. Douglas Ellis Ardith Meyer Ronnie Zierke jLCindergarten and IrM (§rade Back Row; Mrs. Sullivan, Kathy Pratt, Jane Tegeler, Billy Banner, Jack Smith, Larry Werner, Anita Merklinger, Steve Osborn. Front Row: Tommy Gilbert, Beverly McClatchey, Mary Donnelly, Leroy Munger, Janey Houfek, Mary Margaret Zierke, Terry Preauner, Vicki Sparr, Billy Graber. Second and ZUxIrd radeA Back Row: Peggy Collins, JaNelle Born, Tim Collins, Joy Saltz, Danny Zierke, Bonnie Praeuner, Warren Schultz, Jerry Stout, Sue Scott, Jerry Smith, Mrs. Hamley. Middle Row: Linda Werner, Dennis Lyall, Benny Wyatt, Becky Sullivan, Claretta Munger, Patricia Houfek, Richard Praeuner, Greg Osborn, Steven Bartee. Front Row: Jimmie Verplank, Kathleen Donnelly, Larry Zierke, Douglas Ziehmer, Valerie Fogeleman, Larry Calkins, Lyle Sparr, Gerry Graber, Marlene Alyea. fourth and (§radea a°b' ' ”'•T j-- j“ - � •“ •� � � Middle Row: Ronnie Bartee, Charles Schultz, Joy Pierce, Glen Cleveland, Steven Sparr, Connie Dye, Karina Monger, Linda Gilbert, Richard Granger, Larry Zierke. Front Row: Garry McIntosh, Karren Praeuner, Larry Tageler, Richard Sparr, Mike Calkins, Rodney Ziehmer, Royce Lyall, Nancy Verplank, Ricky Fogleman. o a sSixtU, iSeuentA , and ' icjUtlx (§racier Back Row: Kenneth Carr, Carol Granger, Carolyn Berg, Duane Suckstorf, Larry Sparr, James Urban, Judy Praeuner, Jane Albracht, Jeannie Hamley. Middle Row: Lyle Darnell, Carol Suckstorf, Judy Sparr, Dianne Bartee, Kay Ziehmer, Kenny Monson, Sharon Dye, Terry Stout, Mrs. Malmberg. Front Row: Dennis Collins, Marilyn Schultz, Joyce Alyea, John Gilbert, Randee Graber, Barbara Gilbert, Susan Margritz, Tommy Ziehmer. junior rhe Junior Class presented the comedy play A DANCE WITH OUR MISS BROOKS on the night of November 14, 1958. Miss Brooks (Marjorie Meyer) is a high school English teacher, who is trying to help with a school dance. Miss Marlowe (Claudia Wauer), Hugo Longacre (Billy Green), Mr. Wadsworth (Jack Wynn), and Miss Audubon (Georgia Grant) are teachers who get involved in the whole affair. The students, who are having trouble with the management of the dance and getting dates for the dance, are Karen (Sandra Hamley), Audry (Janet Horrocks), Dianne (Lynda Black), Bonnie (Bonnie Cleveland), Lisa (Marilyn Mozer), Sally (Kayleen Larson), Milly (Jeannette Urban), Sue (Imagene Scott), Woody (Harlan Weingart), Bob (Arlyn Suckstorf), Freddy (David DeCamp), and Charles (Dennis Dusel). Mrs. Lewis (Carolyn DeCamp), Mrs. Smith (Carolyn Larson), Mrs. Bentley (Evelyn Humphrey), and Mrs. Jones (Elaine Howard) are members of the taxpayer’s Association who came to inspect the school. I'he prompter was Gloria Larson. Band Rack Row: Jerry Berg, Dennis Collins, Georgia Grant, Kathleen Kuchar, Bonna Margritz, Jerry O'Banion, Kenny Monson, Jeanne Hamley, Kathleen Meyer, Bonnie Cleveland, Rachel Wieting, Marilyn Mozer, Terry James. Second Row: Carolyn Berg, Ardith Meyer, Joy Pierce, Janet Horrocks, Sandra James, Sandra Hamley, Dorothy Mavis, Marjorie Meyer, Kayleen Larson, Gloria Larson, Sharon Banner, Carolyn Larson, Mr. Sawyer. Front Row: Janelle Meyer, Donna Rae Black, Joyce Lyall, Claudia Wauer, Darrell Wyatt, Gary Werner, Lynda Black, Jane Albracht, Carol Ann Suckstorf, Beth Ann McIntosh, Terry Stout. Majorettes: Imogene Scott, Kay Zeihmer. On Thursday, October 23, the Teachers’ Convention in Norfolk was opened by a concert given by the combined bands of Meadow Grove, Clearwater, Royal, Inman, and Page, under the direction of Mr. Sawyer. Previous to the concert a night band practice was held in each place except Royal. During October the band members sold magazine subscriptions to earn money for additional band uniforms. Five coats and two trousers were purchased. On April 7, the annual Spring Concert was held in the High School Gym. We participated in the district contest at O’Neil on April 16. May 1st the band journeyed to Inman and participated in the annual mass band concert under the direction of Mr. Sawyer. Other bands taking part were Royal, Page, Clearwater, and Inman. The combined bands presented Mr. Sawyer a gift. —21 — irld ee Back Row: Sharon Banner, Jill Mather, Ardith Meyer, Kathleen Meyer, Marjorie Meyer, Kayleen arson, onnie Cleveland, Judy Masterson, Rachel Wieting, Gloria Larson, Joyce Lyall. Second Row: Sandra Lewis, Janet Horrocks, Sandra Howard, Sandra Harding, Carolyn Larson, Mari YJ1 ozer Jeanette Urban, Marcella Sparr, Donna Rae Black, Claudia Wauer, Elaine Howard, Karen Granger, � eorgia rant. Front Row: Bonna Mar grit z, Imogene Scott, Evelyn Humphrey, Beth Ann McIntosh, Lynda Black, Mari yn roescier, Susan Gilbert, Sandra James, Kathleen Kuchar, Sandra Hamley. D 0 U B L E S E X T E T T E Back Row: Gloria Larson, Bonnie Cleveland, Ardith Meyer, Marjorie Meyer, Kathleen Meyer, Sandra Harding. Front Row: Evelyn Humphrey, Lynda Black, Donna Rae Black, Janet Horrocks, Marilyn Droe-scher, Sandra Hamley. Sandra James, Susan Gilbert, Ardith Meyer, Accompanist: Donna Rae Black. Yliixed 0Aorua p $ $ 0 $ ¥ Rack Row: Dennis Lewis, George Duchow, Jerry Wyatt, Harlan Weingart, David Schinck, Milan Praeuner, David DeCamp, Darrell Wyatt, Douglas Ellis, Billy Green, Jerry O’Banion. _ Second Row: Janet Horrocks, Sandra Harding, Jeanette Urban, Ardith Meyer, Rachel Wieting, Bonnie Cleveland, Marjorie Meyer, Kathleen Meyer, Gloria Larson, Marilyn Mozer, Donna Rae Black. Front Row: Sandra Lewis, Evelyn Humphrey, Beth Ann McIntosh, Lynda Black, Georgia Grant, Sandra Hamley, Marilyn Droescher, Susan Gilbert, Sandra James. r ry Accompanist: Lynda Black, Georgia Grant, Kathleen Meyer, Jeanette Urban, Marilyn Droecher, Sandra Lewis, (Rachel Wieting absent when picture was taken) Harlan Weingart, Jerry O’Banion, David DeCamp, Milan Praeuner, Darrell Wyatt, Billy Green, George Duchow. 23— Fourth Row: Kathleen Meyer, Secretary; Jill Mather, Carolyn DeCamp, Marjorie Meyer, Treasurer, Kayleen Larson, Bonnie Cleveland, News Reporter, Rachel Wieting, Ardith Meyer, Jeanette Urban, Gloria Larson. Third Row: Miss McNamee, Sponsor, Janet Ilorrocks, Karen Granger, Marcella Sparr, Carolyn Larson, Marilyn Mozer, Sandra Harding, Claudia Wauer, Kathleen Kuchar, President. Second Row: Imogene Scott, Joyce Humphrey, Evelyn Humphrey, Sandra Howard, Sandra James, Marilyn Droescher, Vice-president, Susan Gilbert, Elaine Howard. First Row: Cheerleaders: Sharon Ilanner, Donna Rae Black, second team, Georgia Grant, Sandra Lewis, Sandra Hamley, Bonna Margritz, first team, Joyce Lyall, Beth Ann McIntosh, second team. The Pep Club Girls wore red corduroy skirts and white blouses. The First leam Cheerleaders wore red slipover sweaters with white dickies and white corduroy skirts. The Second I earn Cheerleaders wore white turtle-neck slipover sweaters and red corduroy skirts. During home football and basketball games, the girls took turns selling pop, candy, gum, popcorn, and doughnuts and coffee to raise money for the annual Athletic Banquet. c tUletlc Banquet The annual Trojan Athletic Banquet was held in the school auditorium on March 10, 1959. The auditorium was decorated in red and white. The throne was on the north side of the room. The east wall featured stars with the names of the lettermen. The highlight of the evening was the crowning ofQueen Sandra Lewis and King Milan Praeuner. First attendants were Kathleen Kuchar and Leslie Sparr. Second attendants were Bonna Margritz and Jerry O’Banion. Third attendants were Marilyn Droescher and Rodney Suckstorf. Fourth attendants were Kathleen Meyer and Roger Suckstorf. Crown bearers were Kathy Pratt and Tommy Gilbert. CoachSpear presented football and basketball letters to David DeCamp, Douglas Ellis, Jerry O’Banion, Milan Praeuner, Leslie Sparr, Arlyn Suckstorf, Rodney Suckstorf, Gary Werner, and Harlan Weingart. Football letters went to David Schinck, Roger Suckstorf, and Jerry Wyatt. Student managers were Jack Wynn, football; and Darrell Wyatt, basketball. Darrell Wyatt was toastmaster. Lynda Black played the processional and recessional for the coronation. Entertainment was furnished by the girls’ trio, girls’ sextette, and the boys’ chorus, all accompanied by Lynda Black. Harold Thompson, Norfolk Junior College coach, gave the main address. Mr. Merklinger spoke in recognition of the girls’ volleyball team. Mothers of the Pep Club members prepared the meal. Seventh and eighth grade girls served the meal. unior-sSenior Banquet “With A Song In My Heart” was the theme for the Junior-Senior banquet, which was held May 13, 1959 in the school auditorium. Arlyn Suckstorf was toastmaster and gave the welcome. Rodney Suckstorf gave the response. The girls’ sextette sang “With A Song In My Heart,” and Mrs. Henry sang “The Lilac Tree,” both accompanied by Lynda Black. Harlan Weingart read a poem about the seniors, and Georgia Grant played an accordian solo, “Melody Of Love.” Superintendent Merklinger gave a short address. Guests entered the auditorium through entered through a gate in a stone wall. a path flanked with baskets of flowers. The dining area was A garden scene with a couple dancing was on the west wall. The Juniors’ mothers prepared the meal. The following sophomores and freshmen served: Sharon Banner, Joyce Lyall, Joyce Humphrey, Jerry Wyatt, Beth McIntosh, Douglas Lllis, George Duchow,and Ronnie Zierke. -26— 5 emor The Senior Class presented three one-act plays on March 24, 1959. THE HAPPY JOURNEY TO CAMDEN AND TRENTON IF MEN PLAYED CARDS AS WOMEN DO IT’S COLD IN THEM THAR HILLS The Casts: THE HAPPY JOURNEY: Ma Kirby (Sandra Harding), Arthur (Milan Praeuner), Caroline (Marilyn Droescher), Pa (David Schinck), Beulah (Bonna Margritz), and the stage manager (Jerry O’Banion). IF MEN PLAYED CARDS AS WOMEN DO: John (Jerry O’Banion) host of the card party, his guests, Bob (Rodney Suckstorf), George (Darrell W'yatt), and Mark (Milan Praeuner). IT’S COLD IN THEM THAR HILLS: Paw (Leslie Span-), Maw (Kathleen Kuchar), Snoddy (Sandra Lewis), Prissy Lou (Kathleen Meyer), Mandy (Bonna Margritz), Becky Mae (Sandra Harding), Sarray (Karen Granger), Neelie Ann (Marilyn Droescher), Zeke (Roger Suckstorf), Bill Vandermere (Gary W’erner), Mrs. Vandermere (Rachel Wieting), and the Preacher (Rodney Suckstorf). —27— iSnecik Dciy Friday April 3, found the Seniors’ desks in the study hall empty. We Seniors and our sponsor, Mrs. Henry, went on our sneak day. We left Meadow Grove at 6:00 A. M. bound for Lincoln and Omaha by chartered bus. We stopped in Seward for breakfast and got into Lincoln at 9:30. W'e then went on a tour of the Capitol. Highlights of this were visiting the State Legislature, which was in session, and going to the dome which was fourteen stories up. From there we went to the State Historical Society building on the University of Nebraska Campus. We then ate our dinner at the Student Union. After dinner we went on a tour of Morrill Hall Museum. In it we saw all kinds of prehistoric, stuffed animals, some dating back 35 million years, and other animals of every description. W'e also visited the Theater of the Stars in the Ralph Mueller Planetarium. The rest of the afternoon found the Seniors scattered throughout Lincoln doing whatever they wished. We left Lincoln at 6:00 P. M. to go to Omaha where we attended the beautiful Ice Capades. We arrived back in Meadow Grove at 3:00 A. M. tired, but happy. littery In the fall of 1955, fifteen bright-eyed freshmen started on the road to graduation. Leading us was Darrell Wyatt. Mr. Merklinger was our sponsor. During the first semester we lost Vivian Svehla, but gained Sandra Lewis. Gary Werner was elected as president to lead us through the sophomore lap. Mrs. Rice was our guide. Charlie Barton did not return to our ranks, but Milan and Leon Praeuner and Richard Wichman joined. For the Junior-Senior banquet Kathleen Meyer, Karon McKnight, Bonna Margritz, Rachel Wieting, Roger Suck-storf, Rodney Suckstorf, Gary Werner, and Leon Praeuner served as waitresses and waiters. We started on our third lap led by Kathleen Meyer. Coach Anderson sponsored us. Leon Praeuner did not return. Charlie Barton was with us for a few months. Karen Granger joined our ranks in the winter. We presented our class play November 22, “If Mother Only Knew.” In May we gave the seniors a lovely banquet. The theme was “Tropical Isle.” On a later evening in May we formed the aisle for the seniors to march up for their diplomas. We came back strong for the fourth and final lap with Karon McKnight as president and Mrs. Henry as our sponsor. Judy Masterson joined our ranks for several months. Richard Wichman left the class, and Karon McKnight left to become Mrs. Eldon Wilson. In the spring we presented three one-act plays, “The Happy Journey to Camden and Trenton,” “If Men Played Cards As Women Do,” and “It’s Cold In Them Thar Hills.” In May the juniors gave us a very beautiful banquet, the theme being, “W'ith A Song In My Heart.” We finally reached our goal. May 20, ,1959, the night which we received our diplomas. The journey was hard, but the hardest one is the one ahead. —28— Top Row: Jack Wynn, student manager, Roger Suckstorf, David Schinck, Milan Praeuner, Rodney Suckstorf, David DeCamp, Harlan Weingart. Bottom Row: Jerry Wyatt, Gary Werner, Leslie Sparr, Douglas Ellis, Jerry O’Banion, and Coach Glen Spear. ootb U earn Meadow Grove 30-----Humphrey 6 The Meadow Grove Trojans opened the season by receiving the kick-off. Roger S. made the Trojans first tally of the 59 season. Arlyn S. booted the extra points and then later in the quarter, he made the last T.D. of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Rodney S. carried the ball over the pay line. Arlyn made the kick, Rodney made another T.D. in the third period and Arlyn made the conversion. The Humphrey team made their lone T.D. in the last period. Meadow Grove 49---Brunswick 6 The Trojans got off to a bang on the Brunswick field by receiving the opening kick-off. Rodnev S. made the first T.D. The conversion failed. Later Rodney made another T.D. ArlynS.scored the last T.D. of the quarter. In the second quarter, David Shinck made the only T.D. After a slow start for both teams in the third period, David made another T.D. Arlyn S. made a brilliant play, as he intercepted a Brunswick pass and galloped 40 yards to make the third period score 36—0. In the final period Roger S. ran 35 yards for another T.D. Harlan Weingart made the last T.D. of the game. Meadow Grove 21-----Creston 14 The game at Creston opened with the Trojans kicking. Rodney made the first T.D. A complete pass by Creston knotted the score 6—6 at the close of the first period. Rodney galloped 40 yards to make another T.D. Milan Praeuner ran the extra point. The Trojan team recovered a Creston fumble and made it pay. The Trojans received the kick-off but failed to score in the third quarter. The fourth period proved very exciting. Creston tried desperately in the last five minutes to tie up the game but the Trojans put up a strong defense to protect their lead. Meadow Grove 30 — Clearwater 7 The Trojans, continuing their winning streak, crushed the visiting undefeated Clearwater team. Arlyn S. was the only one to enter pay territory in the first quarter, with two T.D.’s. In the second quarter Jerry 0. grabbed a pass and plunged over the goal line to strengthen the Trojan lead. Rodney opened the third period with another tally Leslie received a pass from Gary and made a T.D. Milan P. carried the ball for the extra point. Jerry 0. intercepted a Clearwater pass which led to the last T.D. Meadow Grove 45—Chambers 6 rlyn S. led the T.D. parade as the Trojans whipped the visiting Chambers crew. Arlyn galloped 52 yards for the first T.D. He accounted for the next tally with a 70 yard sprint in the second quarter. Chambers made a T.D. pass which reduced our lead, gain Arlyn took advantage of some beautiful blocking to return the kick-off 70 yards to pay dirt. Roger S. opened the third quarter with a 65 yard sprint. The period ended after Leslie S. caught a T.D. pass, rlyn made his final tally in the fourth period. A pass completed to Jerry 0. accounted for the last T.D. Meadow Grove 32—Orchard 0 The Trojans fifth straight win spoiled Orchard’s homecoming by rolling to a 32—0 win. Orchard received the kick-off and after two more Oriole plays, Gary W. intercepted a pass and put the ball on Orchard’s 25 yard line. On the next play Rodney entered the end zone for the first T.D. Later Rodney received an aerial. A pass play brought Milan P. across pay dirt for the second T.D. In the second period neither team scored. In the third period the Trojans penetrated to Orchards five yard line but lost the ball on downs. At the end of the third period, David S. carried the ball for a T.D. In the fourth period Roger S. sprinted for a T.D. David S. made a 25 yard sprint for the last T.D. Meadow Grove 42-- - Elgin 22 Leslie S. caught a pass from Gary W. and brought the ball to Elgin’s 12 yard line. Arlyn made the T.D. and the conversions. In the second period the going proved rough. Elgin intercepted a pass, hut they did not gain too much territory before Jerry 0. got the pigskin. In the third period Rodney made a T.D. Arlyn made the conversion. The game was halted for 25 minutes due to light failure. When play resumed, Elgin had the ball and pushed their way into our four yard line, but were held back from scoring by excellent tackling and blocking. Elgin was forced to punt early in the fourth period. Roger carried the ball to Elgins 28 yard line. Arlyn made the tally. Elgin kicked to the Trojans and a completed pass to Milan P. brought the ball to the Elgin 28 yard line. Arlyn made the final T.D. Meadow Grove 6 — Oakdale 20 The Trojans ended the season with a defeat. Oakdale’s strong passing attack and M.G. injuries were the deciding factors of the game, rlyn S. carried the ball for the only tally in the first quarter. —31— Top Row: Roger Suckstorf, Douglas Ellis, Harlan Weingart, David Schinck, Darrell Wyatt, David Decamp, and Billy Green. Bottom Row: Jerry 0 Banion, Rodney Suckstorf, Milan Praeuner, Leslie Sparr, Gary Werner, and Coach Glen Spear. Ba ketbaU sSeciton sSummary Meadow Grove............... 43 Meadow Grove................37 Meadow Grove................33 Meadow Grove................35 Meadow Grove................44 Meadow Grove................54 Meadow Grove................68 Meadow Grove................44 Meadow Grove................51 Meadow Grove................32 Meadow Grove................46 Meadow Grove.............. 31 Clearwater......................45 Chambers........................30 Ewing...........................44 Tilden..........................30 Page............................54 Orchard.........................46 Brunswick.......................25 Inman...........................80 Elgin...........................49 Oakdale.........................40 Creston.........................40 Battle Creek....................69 PLAYER Praeuner Sparr Suckstorf 0’Ban ion Suckstorf Werner DeCantp Keingart Ellis Schinck Green Totals FG FT PTS. PF 79 26-85 184 43 64 28-57 146 17 f, A. 23 5-18 51 22 14 10-30 38 18 , Rod 15 2-15 32 22 8 4-13 20 31 5 5-10 15 4 4 3-10 11 4 3 0-2 6 5 2 0-1 4 2 1 0-0 2 0 . R°g 0 0-0 0 2 218 83-241 519 170 Sandhills Gateway Tournament Meadow Grove Clearwater Meadow Grove Oakdale Meadow Grove Page Cornbelt Tournament Meadow Grove..................29 Neligh........................59 Class E Tournament Meadow Grove..................46 Elgin........................50 Hack Row: Claudia Wauer, Marjorie Meyer, Bonnie Cleveland, Kayleen Larson, Judy Masterson, Gloria Larson, Coach Merklinger. Front Row: Sandra Lewis, Donna Rae Black, Marilyn Droescher, Kathleen Kuchar, Joyce Lyall, Lynda Black. olleyball earn Meadow Grove.............. 28 Meadow Grove................22 Meadow Grove................24 Meadow Grove...............46 Meadow Grove................23 Meadow Grove................48 Meadow Grove................20 Meadow Grove................39 Meadow Grove...............53 Clearwater......................25 Chambers........................33 Tilden..........................33 Page............................10 Orchard.........................26 Brunswick.......................20 Inman...........................24 Flgin...........................28 Oakdale.........................20 Clearwater Invitational Tournament Meadow Grove Flgin Meadow Grove Clearwater Meadow Grove . . Page Meadow Grove placed 4th. Meadow Grove Meadow Grove Meadow Grove Tilden Invitational Tournament Clearwater.. Tilden Orchard .... 23 ,17 —34- Meadow Grove placed 3rd. Softball Rack Row: Ardith Meyer, Marjorie Meyer, Kathleen Kuchar, Bonna Margritz, Evelyn Humphrey, ront low: Claudia Hauer, Bonnie Cleveland, Joyce Lyall, Sandra James, Marcella Sparr, Sandra Lewis. Name Sandra Lewis .... Bonnie Cleveland , Joyce Lyall....... Claudia Wauer ..., Marilyn Droescher Ardith Meyer...... Marjorie Meyer ... Sharon Banner. • •. Kathleen Kuchar., Bonna Margritz . •. Sandra James . ... Marcella Sparr..., Evelyn Humphrey. Jeannie Hamley.. Kay Ziehmer...... Position .............. Catcher ............First Base Catcher, Second Base ..............Shortstop ............Third Base ...........Center Field ...Left and right Field ............Right Field .. .............Pitcher Outfield, Score Keeper ..Third Base, Outfield ............. Outfield ............. Outfield ........... Right Field .............Left Field —35— Left to Right—Billy Green, Rodney Suckstorf, Leslie Sparr, Roger Suckstorf, Coach Spear. Roger Suckstorf —100 yd. dash, 220, shot put, discus, last leg in 880 relay Rodney Suckstorf — 440, first leg in 880 relay, high jump Leslie Sparr —880, high jump, second leg in 880 relay Billy Green —broad jump, 100 yd. dash, third leg in 880 relay Participated in: Cornbelt at Norfolk Norfolk Invitational Newman Grove Invitational District meet, at Norfolk Back Row: Jerry O’Banion, Kathleen Meyer, Bonna Margritz, Sandra Lewis, Kathleen Kuchar, Sandra Harding, Karen Granger, Marilyn Droescher. Front Row: Darrell Wyatt, Rachel Wieting, Gary Werner, Roger Suckstorf, Rodney Suckstorf, Leslie Sparr, David Schinck, Milan Praeuner. At 8:00 P. M. on Sunday, May 17, sixteen seniors donned caps and gowns to get ready for their baccalaureate services. Miss Lynda Black played “Largo” for the processional and recessional. Reverend K. F. Wentzel gave the baccalaureate sermon on “Seek That Ye May Excel.” Miss Rachel Wieting sang “My Task,” and the Mixed Chorus sang “The Lord Bless You And Keep You.” The Commencement exercises were held Wednesday evening, May 20, in the high school auditorium. The processional and recessional, “Pomp and Circumstance,” were played by Miss Donna Rae Black. The invocation was given by Reverend H. M. Gilbert. Dr. W. A. Brandenburg, president of Wayne State Teachers College, gave the address on “Two Lives.” The girls’ group sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” and Harlan Weingart sang “Homing.” The eighth grade was presented by Mrs. Malmberg and promotions given by Ernest Ellis. Superintendent Merklinger presented the scholarships to Kathleen Kuchar, valedictorian; Kathleen Meyer, salutatorian; Sandra Harding, and David Schinck. Marjorie Meyer received the Junior Scholarship medal, and Ralph Switzer, custodian, was given an honorary diploma for twelve years of service. Mrs. Martha Herndon, principal, presented the class of 1959, and Ernest Ellis presented the diplomas. After the benediction and recessional, the graduates received congratulations. ! Lti Me c«y.'j OA SAe e (1 0h LL € £4 X p Ol' Look pi® Ho Ao.v J i.y«A 1 vr5 £«i% WAeaA T Caw Kmc A-- AVecfcl j OtWVf Oo iy 1oVrWT A6 um Ttta Bull i'c� tv Wa.vdev n v-r, 8n' j h iMeory New? Hair-Jo ‘driver Ba-SK u « C«.ke H+rJiwq fry heeiiro NORTHRUP CHEV. CO. Norfolk Nebraska Phone - 333 WARRICK Lumber CO. Builders Hardware Seidlitz Paints Good Wood Goods ZIEGENBEIN GARAGE AUTO REPAIRS Battle Creek Nebr. KLIEN’S Appliance Your Westinghou: Bottle Creek Nebr. AL’S CAFE Cigarettes Lunches Candy Phone 4 Meadow Grove Werner’s Store rS o LEO WERNER, Owner Battle Creek Nebr. CONTINENTAL Grain Company E. H. Neely - Manager Meadow Grove Nebr. 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