Meckling High School - Panther Yearbook (Meckling, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1946 volume:

l T CARL JHWSEI DEDICKTION To Carl Jensen, whose memory we hold dear, Tho' taken from us so young and fairg We know you have gone awhile before To wait for us and guide us there. MECKLING HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING MECKLING HIGH SCHOOL STHDENT BODY 5 MRS. DUNBAR, COOK MR. BURRUS, CUSTODIAN SCHOOL BUSSES ALL READY TO ROLL t 0 JI 10 e x 996 6411 sn 0 6' If 05,3-9 OJ P 0 S 093 ' Nuts, but happy QQ W9 .95 46 af C9 1i6v ??WTHQP M M7 my 4 FAC U LTY SEN DQS CLASSES GDLXDES ACTMTIES September 4.... September seele September 14... September 21... October 3..... October 3. .... October 100000 October 12...... October 24.... October 3O.... November ligeee e NOV9mbSI 7eeeee November l6.... November l6.... ACTIVITY eeileanel CALENDAR ..... .... .... .... . .... ...School opens .................First P.T.A. meeting ...Initiation and roller skating party ...........Kittenba11 game with Vclin eaeueheeoeeeeueeneeuoPnTeAe meeting ....Kittenbal1 game with Jefferson ....Kittenball game with Jefferson .........Kittenba11 game with Volin ...Senior's graduation pictures taken noone noue e eeenneeo High SChOQ1 dance ...........,.Corn picking vacation ... ...... . .......... P.T.A. meeting ..........Senior Class rings arrive ...Senior Class play, HCyc1one Sallyu November 21ee.ee e anno.: enoenno oeneeHi8h School dEHC6 November 22-23.. ............ .Thanksgiving vacation November 27..... . . ....Basketball game with Jefferson November 29.... . ..... .... District Declam Contest December Sena: oanoeeeeeeeeeeeeoPeTeAo meeting December 6 .... ..... ..... ..Juniors order rings December 7..... .....Basketball game with Gayville December ll ..... ..... Basketball game with Jefferson December 14-15.... ...Tri-County Tournament at Gayville December l8.... .....Basketbal1 game with Westfield December 210001 4 n 9 eases-quoosooneooseoCh1'iB'bm8.S Banquet December 27eee0 e eeeoe e oeseuen eeeeeellum i Banquet January 2.... ..... .....End of Christmas Vacation January 2... ........ .... . .......... P.T.A. meeting January 4... ...Basketball game with Vermillion HCM January 8... ..... .... Basketball game with Vblin January 11000: eeeeeoee eeeln eeeeemnd 0fHfhl'8BDBQt0T January 160000 O e :looney eeeeo e eeee e ooeeeee .Junior fyeriy January 18 .... ....Basketball game with University High January 22.... ..... .... .Pictures taken for the Annual January 230000 eoeeae enuoo one eeene e eeoe eeecard Party January 25.... . v ......Basketball game with Gayville F6bIu8Ty loess 0 euneeeeBBSk8tb511 gamb with Yankton UBU February 8.... .... Basketball game with Vermillion MCU February l2.... ..... Basketball game with Yankton HBH February l4.... . ............. . ...... '.Bard Times party February 18.... ...... ...........Talk by Leslie Iverson February 18.... . . ....Basketball game with University High February l9..... . ... ...... ....Basketball game with Volin February 21-22.... .....District tournament at Elk Point February 27-28.. .... . ....... Inter-class tournament March sbeeeeeee e Q 0 escs neue aanuauaeae PeTeAe meeting March 29 .... . ...... ....Meckling High School Carnival April 34901 eune..e..p.eee eeaneoueeeeneePeT4Ae mD9ting April,23.... ...Junior Class Play, NOne Delirious Nightu April 25.... econ eesaoe nemo oeoesu noone Act Play 0935955 May lessees ne eeqan Q a..oueee. . ..n.-..s Exhibitfnight May 3.... ....Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom May 10... . .............. Regional Track meet May 12... . .. ....... ....... ..Bacca1aureate May 16... o o veeeeeeecommencsment Jwqxfif l9fcuLO W . ' . ffgg 1 . X X X 7 - ' I f . f? 1 fx kj v . M SUPT. D. J. GILLILAND Yankton College ' Aeronautics University of South Dakota Sociology Economic Geography , r Shop Biology Boy's.Athletics MRS. HLZEL HDI - I Morningside College Simglieh' I., II and III ' MISS DOROTHY SWEDBQRG University of South Dakota REVi G. S. NATWICK w Girlfs ' U61-M Kittery Typing I and II Shorthand I General Science Home Economics Physical Education Lutheran Theo. Seminary Algebra St. Olaf College Geometry Business College Civics Chorus American History MRS. JULIA SIMONSCN b S Fremont Normal Seventh and Eighth Grades University of Nebraska University of South Dakota MRS. LOIS DWYER Eastern Normal Fifth and Sixth Grades Dakota Wesleyan .' MISS ESTHER ALBIN A Augustana conege Third ana Fourth amass University of South Dakota MISS JOY BOSE ' Southern Normal First and Second Grades University of Colorado University of South Dakota We, the Seniors of '46, wish to take this means of' extending our thanks and gratitude to one who has helped to make our last year in Meckling High School, one which will live forever among our cherished memories. As we tread the varied paths of life, we shall ever be mindful of lthe guide posts set for us by youg Mr. Gilliland. g SENIORS OF 1946. SUPT. D. J. GILLILAND 'Al' Z.-iw K MM! STANDING! SITTING: FACULTY th Miss Dorothy Swedburg, Supt. D.J. Gill- land, Rev. G.S. Natwick, and Mrs. Lois Dwyer o Miss Joy Rose, Mrs. Julia Simonson, Miss Esther Albin, and Mrs. Hazel Hoy. Rev. Natwick Mind Trainers Annual Reporters London Bridge Senior girls -s. K fgjaci? W5 pf Rf kwa D X ',...f I I f ' Nj 'X' If .C we J X' X253 . A ,RTW , 1 C ' x N wa, J N FX MMDB SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Presidente...... .... .... Betty Larson Vice-President .... . ....... . .... ....... Myrtle Mears Secretary-Treasurer. ............ ......... Georgia Clark Student Council Representative .... , .... -...Bernice Hblzerland Class Advisoro coooo o ouuon qooscoo ....Supt. Di Je Gilliland CLASS MOTTO Launched but not anchored CLASS FLOWER A Gardenia CLASS COLORS Blue and Silver P V1LEDICTORIAN.... ....Georgia Clark SALUTATORIANQQQQ eocuanseuueooeoeco enooBetty Larson SENIOR CLASS PLAY Under the direction of Mrs. Hoy and Miss Swedberg, the Seniors' presented their class play, UCyc1one Sallyn, on November 16. The play received its unusual title from the fact that the le- ading character,Sally Graham,has a very fiery temper.She supports her invalid sister by peddling oabbages from her patch which she has planted right next to the front lawn of her wealthyaristocra- tic neighbor, Jack Webster. The story involves a fortune,cabbage peddling, and a sophisticated Eirl from the home town. The play was highlighted by comedy supplied by a Udude English anU,acoun- try 'WokelU, the old maid housekeeper, and the hired man. The cast of characters is as follows: Sally Graham .... Jenny Thatcher.. Ruth Thatcher... Effie Varden .... Vivian Vernon... Jack Webster .... Reginald Manners Jim Jerkins. .... Willie C1ump.... ....Botty Larson ...Georgia Clark .......Myrtle Meers .......Edna Jorgensen ....Bernice Hblzerland ....Gene Hollingsworth ..........LeRoy Nance ...... ......Haro1d Skow ...Philip Natwick thingie!! p Chorus-1,2 - Glee Club-1,21 Operetta-1 Basketball-1,2,5,4 Panthonian Stafi-4 Annual Staff-4 Student Council-4 V Junior Class P1ayh5 Senior Class P1ayw4 Chorus-1,2,5,4 Operetta-1 Glee Club-1,2 Panthonian Staff-4 Annual Staff-4 ' Junior Class Play-8 Senior Class P1ayb4 Physical Education-1,2,5,4 1 GENE' HoLL1NGswoR'rH J Chorus-1,2,5,4 Operetta-1 G1eeiC1ub-1,2 Student Council-4 Sheerleader-2,5,4 BETTY mu mason Panthonian Staff-2,5,4 so rf, Annual Staff-4 Junior Blass Play-5 Senior Class Play-4 Physical Education-1,2,5 HBORGIA CLARK PhysicalfEducation-l,2,5,4 Panthonian Staff-4 MYRTLE MEERS Annual Staff-4 Junior Class Play-5 Senior Class P1ayh4 HAROLD SKOW Ch0ITl1S'f2 Physical Education-2,5,4 Panthonian Staff-4 Annual Staff-4 A Senior Class Playh4 IEROY HANG! v Pnysicai Education-1,2,5,4 Panunonian Staff-4 Chorus-1,2 - Glee Club-1,2 , Operetta-1 A Basketball-5,4 Panthonian,Staff-4 Annual Staff-4 Junior Class Playbl Senior Class P1ayh4 BERNICE HOLZERLAND Chorus-1,2,5,4 Glee Club-1,255 Operetta-5 Declan-5 Basketball-1,2,5,4 Phnthanian Staff-2,4 Annual Staff-4 Track-1 Ju ior Class Playb2,5 Senior Class P1ayw4 l .... , A full., if ,gfhyw fm., z 5353 ' if H , ggllls xx wk 5 ag W ,L 4 I xr f 5' KAR if ADDUB1 Staff-4 B NA JDRGENSEH QQQQQ 1,,..,. .,r.,. ?f?giEEi Jlmim' Class P1874 'ui Senior Class PHY-4 r 'Q . .,. Q Wu . , ' . ' ,.: YY , 1 - 2? x 2ff1fsfm,wam5?5 ' -Fi, ' . :Sift Shaw fir'-iS,:1Q 'SfX'ae .- uw ' Q MW M , , A T 'I xi 2 5' www ' T91 2 Q1 : 23 55 M y ' wsmh 2 Q fwfvzlmwsss w ' FMYSQYSQ' 29 crass memory In 1942 we began our high school as Freshman in the halls of Meckling. That fall the class had a total of twelve members. You will remember them as Alich Lawelel0B.Viola Lund, Irene Hanson, Betty Lou Larson, Edna Jbrgensen, Roberta Bye, Florence Peterson, Dorothy Rudolph, Myrtle Meers, Harold Skow, Gene Hollingsworth, Howard Frank, and Francis Whitehorn. On the second Friday of school we were intro- duced to the ways of high school by a thorough initiation by the Sen- iors. Alich Lawerenoe left our class during the fall. In March Fran- cis Whitehorn moved leaving us with ten members. Georgia Clark join- ed the class in March bringing the total up to eleven. Some of the members took part in the high school operetta, USunbonnet Sueu, which was presented in March. We were guests of our advisor, Mrs. Breeding, at a supper held in her home. In the fall of our Sophomore year, Bernice Bblzerland and LeRoy Nance entered our class. Bernice left during the first of the year to take up her schooling in Centerville. Viola Lund also left during the first of the year. In October the class held a hay-ride party. We were also entertained at several parties during the year, one of which was the farewell party for Carl Berglund at Eiler Jensen's. Rita Dra- fahl came in February. LeRoy Nance took part in the Junior Class Play while Irene Hanson took part in the Senior Class Play. In our Junior year which as we look back was the beginning of as beehivo of activity. our class dropped to ten when Rita Drafahl, LeRoy Nance and Irene Hanson failed to return. We were guests at farewell parties held in February for Doroth Clark and Donald Yestness. Some- thing which we had 'been looking forward to was the ordering of our class rings in January. We started out our numerous Mend of the yearn activities when we began practicing the Junior Class Play, UThe Mis- placed Decimalu, under the direction of Mrs. Breeding. The play was presented in April. The Junior-Senior Banquet was one of the high- lights of the year. It seemed very special to us as it was the first formal banquet held in Meokling for many years. Miss Bendixon, our class advisor had charge of the preparations for the banquet. We end-f ed our year by attending a roller-skating party held at River Sioux. At last the long awaited year. We were finally SENIOBS!!We lost four mmmbers when Howard Frank, Dorothy Rudolph, Roberta Bye, and Flo- rence Peterson did not return. The number of our class was brought up to eight when LeRoy Nance and Bernice Holzerland returned to Meckling to finish their schooling. To start the year off right we officiat- ed at the initiation of the Freshmen. To make up for our severe treatment of them we took the Freshmen and the rest of the high-school to m rollerwskating party at River Sioux. we took a dBy's vacation when we went to Sioux City to have our pictures taken. The next event on our busycalender was the presentation of the Senior Class Play, HCyclone Sallyu in November under the joint direction of Mrs. Hoy and Miss Swedberg. The Seniors and Freshmen were the hosts at a Hard- times party for the Juniors and Sophomores. Everyone attending the party was required to wear overalls. We were the guests of the Jun- iors at the Junior-Senior Banquet on May 3. Commencement Day arrived in May to find eight sad but happy Seniors eagerly awaiting it and with many farewells they left the halls of Meckling for the last time as students. Q CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1946, being sound of mind and body, do hereby bequeath our worldly possessions and belongings to our fel- lowclassmates of Meokling High. We charge that you treat the a- foresaid possessions with respect and due consideration. As our final request we beseech you not to abuse the privileges so solem- nly left you by the departing Seniors. Thus in the presence of these witnesses we publish this last Will and Testament. To Raymond Frank, LeRoy Nance's Uwavyn heinie. To the Junior boys, Edna Jorgensen's good behavior in classes. To anyone who can get along with Bob Barta, Georgie Clark leaves her desk in English III. y To Mr. Burrus, Gene Hollingsworth leaves any broken assembly windows. To Hazel Orr, Myrtle Mears' quiet disposition. To Phyllis Sherk, Betty Larson's position as cheerleader. ' To Mr. Gilliland, The Ambitious Seniors leave all their spare time. To'Shirly Johnson, Bernice Hblzerland's giggles. A To Miss Swedberg, the Shorthand Class leaves all the Russian peanuts, thumbtacks, erasers, and pieces of chalk they can find. To Clayton Hanson, Myrtle Meers' curly hair. To any fool who will believe it, LeRoy'Nance's good reputation. To Philip Natwiek, Gene Hollingsworth extra credits. To Opal Peterson, Edna Jorgensen's bashfulness. To anyone who can't type, Harold Skov leaves his typing skill. To Edwin Lutzen, Georgia Clark's ability to get kicked out of classes To Opal Peterson, Betty Larson's job as editor of the UPanthonianH. To the lower classes in Meckling High School, the Seniors leave their HIGH POSITION in high school and all their special PRIVILEGES. To Ruth Jensen, Bernice Holzerland's unexcused absenses. To Mrs. Hoy, Gene Hbllingsworth's patience. To Mr. Gilliland, the Seniors leave Meckling High School. To Hazel Orr, Bernice Holzerland leaves her ability to scream. To Murle Black, Georgia Clark's ability to keep quiet. To the school, Gene Ho1lingsworth's invention of cement erasers. To Norman Jensen, Harold Skow's pinups. To Mr. Burrus, LeRoy Nance's Russian peanuts' shells. To Bub Hollingsworth, Betty Larson's ability to jitterbug. To Clayton Hanson, LeRoy Nance's wolf-calls. To any lucky guy, Gene Hbllingsworth's place in Shorthand. To anyone who likes to pinch, Bernice Ho1zerland's ability to pinch. To Philip Natwick, Harold Skow's ability to blush. To Ruth Jensen, Georgia Clark leaves her ability to sing Alto. To the Freshmen, the Seniors leave their ability to sell magazines. To Beverly Druin. LeRoy Nance's gift of gab. To Kenneth Clark, Bernice Holzerland's ambitiousness. To the Juniors, Harold Skow's books for them to fight over. To Bub Hollingsworth, LeRoy Nance's desk Cpinups and alll. To Ruth Jensen, Gene Hhllingsworth's good behavior in English III. To everyone we leave the fond memories of four happy years spent within the halls of Meckling High. SENIOR CLASS OF 1946. BDIIOR CLASS PROPWI We tried to can upon the s-me To tell the Seniors futures. me Stars would not cooperate So the Job fell to the Juniors. New we prophetic Juniors Will soon relate to you Just what we think the Seniors Are mighty apt to do. Yes, Hn-old will be- a farmer. All the people say, We see him as a floor-walker Inwonen' 'LINGHHBW ll!!! Georgie just can't be a teacher With a school house for her cavern, For right upon the junction, She's' opened GDRGIUS THE! 1111! Louie yearns for the llarinesl 1'hat'e just a bunch of 'Blarney' N We find him in the service, Yea, 'Il 01133 SLLVLTION ABIT' HH. Iyrtle's working in New York, Her typewriter hit the dirt. Ie hear she's dancing in BURLBQUBH!! They call her 'IIRT THE FLIRTW U Rlnvs :Ln Chicago, ' I The City where it'e airy, Right upon her boss'es lap, A PRIVATE SNRETLRI SL!! Let's gue into the crystal ball, To find our Betty's future. A WIARSON HCI! FOB SHI OLD IILIIBW. Ie showing in the picture I!!! 'Holy Holy 11' lhat is this??? If lleckling could but see---- Printed on that office door!! GRUB HOLLIHGSIDRTH, LD. ll Fell, here we are along the ray, Deep in the heart of Texas. g lho's opened up a swell cafe? In lights!! 'BEIGE 8: REIBHH me stars may prove ue to be wrong, But who is here to ny? That some of this may not cone true We'11 all find out some day. X , 1 Smilin' Senior Satellites I Totem Pole We three????? Ray and Betty oh My!! 1 a X X c-lm? QM: L7 I A lg Pf 3 N- A Y f MAQA3 President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer..... Student Counci Class Advisor. The Junio include: Betty Phyllis Sherk, Kenneth Clark, THE CLASS OF '47 osooenfmouen ooosooenoouao can one-neBBtty Johnson .... ... ....Leo Hollingsworth ................ ....Shirley Johnson ................. ... .....Norman Jensen 1 Representative... ... ..... ...Phyllis Shark Oillloaiouooliiiiiliilllliololeo lllitllimiss Class consists of twelve pupils. Members of the class Johnson, Hazel Orr, Ruth Jensen, Shirley Johnson Stanley Kronaizl, Norman Jensen, Leo Hollingsworth, Bob Barta, Henry Kronaizl, and Arthur Mathis. 1' O Of the boys of our class, Norman, Leo, and Bob played on the first team in team. All the good represent basketbal1,while Stanley and Henry played on the second girls went out for Physical Education. We also had a ation in Chorus and Glee Club. We lost one member of our class in March when Arthur Mathis moved to Sioux City. again. He returned for the banquet to make our class complete The Junior Class Play, HOne Delirious Nightn, was presented April 23. It was under the joint direction of Mrs. Hoy and Miss Swedburg. One of the great moments of our Junior Year was the Junior-Senior Banquet which was held on May 3. The Junior Class is looking forward with great enthusiasm to their Senior y SST! THE CLASS OF '49 President. ....... .... .. . . . ....Richard Mathis Vice-President.... . . ....Katherine Meers Secretary...... .... . .......... . ....Mary Lois Albers Treasurer... ..... ... ............ . . ....Marilyn Larson Student Council Representative... . ...Audrey Kaiser Class Advisor. .... ....... .... ... ... . .... .... Rev. Natwick We started the year with fourteen members. They included Kather- ine Meers, Beverly Bruin, Virginia Johnson, Gloria Clark, Marilyn Lar- son, Mary Lois Albers, Marilyn Sieck, Verna Lawrence, Audrey Kaiser Dale Orr, LeRoy Burton, Rudolph Petrosky, Duane Pearson, and Richard M8thi5o Marilyn Sieck moved away in November. The number of our class was further reduced when LeRoy Burton quit school at the end of the first semester. Rudolph Petrosky and Richard Mathis also moved away the first of March with Clayton Hanson joining the class. Three of our boys went out for basketball. They are Richard Mathis, Dale Orr, and Rudolph Petrosky. ' The Freshmen Initiation took place on September 14. In the even- ing the Seniors took the Fresh en and the rest of the high school to a roller-skating party at River Sioux. We of the Freshmen Class have enjoyed our first year in high school. We hope that the next years will be as enjoyable as this to use JUNIOR CLASS STANDING: Bob Barts, Stanley Kronaizl, Leo Hollingsworth , Norman Jen- sen, Kenneth Clark, Arthur Mathis, and Henry Kronaizl. SITTING: Shirley Johnson, Phyllis Sherk, Betty Johnson, Ruth Jensen, Hazel Orr, and Miss Swedburg. I FREHMEN CLASS STANDING: Beverly Druin, Dale Orr, Duane Pearson, Rudolph Petrosky SITTIN B-10h8.I'd Hathis, and Katherine lleers. ' G' Andre? X81-Ser, Gloria Clark, llary Lois Albers , Verna Lan- encea Hari-1311 I-81'8On., and Virginia Johnson. ' A sornouoan cuss STANDING: T-Ule Kaiser, Raymond Frank, Philip Hawiek, Baum Lutzen, Iurle Black, and Virgil Kaiser. SITTING: Lois Jean Christopherson, Mary Ruth Steele, llrs. Hoy, Bev- erly Johnson, and Opal Peterson. THE CUSS OF '48 Presidentlllilkllli OOOOOOOUCOOOOCOOO O0OOOlOOOOCm1i1ip vicexpresid-eI1t0llO00000000000000 lOOClOOlOOO0O0Omymmd Secretary-Treasurer ........... .... ... .Lois Jean Christopherson Student Council Repre entativeu.. ..........llary Ruth Steele Advisorllli0lCO0OOOOOOOOOOODOOQOOOOCOOCOOIOOOOOOOIOOOOOMSC The Sophomores began the school year with twelve members. They were Mary Ruth Steele, Opal Peterson, Lois Jean Christopherson, 'Bev- erly Johnson, Mavis Stalheim, Raymond Frank, Philip Natwick, Lyle Kai- ser, Virgil Kaiser, David Lawrence, Edwin Lutzen, and llurle Black. At the end of the first semester Mavis Stalheim moved. auay leaving us with only eleven members. Philip iliatwick, Edwin Lutzen, and Raymond Frank went to Scotland to participate in the District Declamatory Contest. Philip Natwick took part in the Senior Class Play. Edwin Lutzen played a small role in the Junior Class Play. The boys all went out for basketball, with Baynond, Philip, and Murle playing onthe team. We are all looking forward with great anticipation to our next two years in lleckling High School. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES IN THE ASSEMBLY POPULARITY CONTEST SEATEDs Betty Larson, pret- tiest girl, Georgia Clark, girl most likely to succeed, and Lois Jean Christopherson most popular girl. STANDING: Gene Hollingsworth most handsome boy, LeRoy Nance, boy most likely to succeed, and Leo Hollings- worth, most popular boy. H TYPING CLASS ' BACK ROW: Arthur Mathis, Miss Swedberg, and Stanley Kronaizl. MIDDLE ROW: Shirley Johnson and Kenneth Qlark. BOTTOM ROW: Leo Hollingsworth and Phyllis Sherk. SEWING CLASS LEFTAto RIGHT: Miss Swedberg, Lois Jean Christopherson, t'Bever1y John- son, Opal Peterson, and Mary Ruth Steele. ' W .Q Q X 5 L - F! f Mm GRADE SCHOOL CH ISTMAS BANQUET Tramp, tramp, tram --a run and a little jum --happy faces of the grade children of Meckling school as they filed to their separate rooms on Friday December 21. Anticipation ren high. Questions and discussions: Hwould everything be ready at 12 o'clock? What was the gym like this year? Did we do our part well enough?U Some were at home with flu and would be missed. Bbw pretty the Christmas trees in each room were!!! Three hours of practice, drills, and study and the cleaning of hands to get ready for dinner. Then came the welcome sound of the 12 o'c1ock bell. The march to the gym and the Ohsll as the gym door opened. There were stars over- head, tables decorated in red streamers with red and green candles, and nut cu s. Place cards were miniature Christmas trees, while the programs were hand decorated. Eagerly each found his place. All was complete as the group sang UA Mbrning Prayern, which was a prayer befitting the joyous spirit of Christmas time. When all were seated, the Freshmen girls served the banquet. The menu consisted of: mashed potatoes, creamed chicken in timbles, but- tered peas and carrots, radishet, celery, jello salad with cream,rolls butter, jelly, and milk. Dessert was ice cream and cake. The cake, which was a gift from the teachers, was beautifully decorated in Christmas colors. Everyone was ready for the program after they had finished their dinners. No room knew what the other rooms would present. The Rhy- thm Band of the First and Second Grade gave several selections. They were dressed in costumes. The third and Fourth Grades HBonnie's and Billy's Christmasv. Seventh and Eighth' Grade lang HGhristmas at SeaN and WStar of the Eastn. They also pantomined nBird's Christmas Carol! Then the Fifth and Sixth Grades rendered UThe Christmas Storyni Senta's bells were heard in the distance.d Closer and closer came the sound. Eyes popped and waited to catch a glimpse of that Hdcar old fcllown. He mode a speech and then presented an electric bridge lamp to Mrs. Bessie Dunbar. This was a gift from the teachers, high schools pupils and grade All then passed to room and distributed the enjoyed seeing the gifts children. their respective rooms. Santa came to each many gifts. The gifts were unwrapped and all of the others in the room. Games were played until dismissal bell rang. All wished their teachers and each other UMerry Christmesn and a Hhhppy New Yearu and went home tired but happy. OTHER GRADE ACTIVITIES During the year the grades have participated in various school activities. At the Carnival the grades took part in the program and also at the Art Exhibit. They furnished entertainment at several of the P.T.A. meetings. FIRST AND SECOND GRADES C TOP RO : James Bruder, Gilbert Meera, Clare Armstrong, Stanley Nohava Nels Jensen, Roland Furney, Gary Goodburn, Jimmy Michelson, and Miss Rose. ' MIDDLE ROW: BOTTOM ROW: June Black, Janice Andre, Wilma Clark, Gene Iverson, Gary Tverson, Gary Bye, Ronald Almberg,l Tommy Hollingsworth, and Kenneth Orr. Verlyn Pearson, Doris Kreiger, Lorraine Ryan, Sharon Tig- ert, Barbara Carson, Mariann Clark, Kathleen' Kaverle, .Doris Jensen, and JoEllen Miller. ' V THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES TOP RON: Gary Bliss, Charles Nelson, Jean Peterson, Duane Orr, myrtle Black, Corinne Katzenberger Roger Tigert Patt L J hn Bliss, and Miss Albin. ' ' y Ong' O MIDDLE ROW: BOTTOM ROW.: Ronald Turner, Donald Kreiger, Wilber Hier, Kenneth Orr Phyllis nruin, Cecil Lord, Ronald Black, Robert Almberg, George Lord, and Donald Bruder. ' M3rlene Christensen, Sharon Goodburn, Rhoda Hollingsworth Jeanne Burton Hazel Jensen Donna Lon Mgr' ey k and Dianne Burton. , g, P llyn Dler ' FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES TOP ROW: Clarence Meera, Duane Skov, Eduard Long Doyle Ma.-thi Ellis Jensen. , S, and MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Dwyer, Clement Cap, Gary Groves, Donna Larson, Don.. ald Armstrong, and Paul Natwick. BOTTPOH ROW: Marvin Cap, Betty Ryan, Beverly Hanson, Marilyn Miller, Even Pearson, and Franklin Clark. ' SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES P STANDING: N Robert Armstrong, 'Harold Burton, Lyle Moritz, Gladys Jensen Carl Jensen, Harvey Jensen, Wilmer Druin, and Mrs. Simonson SITTING: LaVon Ryken, Maxwell Groves, Vivian Paulson, Gloria Jensen, Donna Orr, Melvin Hanson, and Helen Peterson. RYTHMN BAND TOP RCW: Ronald Almberg, James Bruder, Gary Iverson, Clare Armstrong, Gary Bye, Gene Iverson, and Tonmv Hollingsworth. ' MIDDLE ROW: Barbara Carson, Sharon Tigert, Doris Kreiger, Janice Andre Wilma Clark, Lorraine Ryan, Roland,Furney, Gilbert Meera, and Stanley Nohava. BOTTOM ROW: Nels Jensen, JoE11er Miller, Jimv Hikelson, Verlyn Pearson, Mariann Clark, Gary Goodburn, Kenneth Orr, Doris Jensen, June Black, and Kathleen Kaeberle. LUNCH ROCK . Senior Play Cast 2, 'The dust mopn Seniors Tl ,W vwigA:.:2 im ' K A , ,X .ESM A 1 QwQmwwpM',vw , .sm x Lumbag0 Dave and Clay six? 5, I X ..'!1 5f?' :Qt ' ffl? H-iw 25if2QQ X Q ' N Q O UMM L MECKLING SPORTS TRAIL IN 1945-46 1945-46 looked very promising in the sports field when Meckling started off her season by defeating all comers in baseball. The Meckling UPanthersH finished the basketball season by play- ing in the district tournament at Elk Point where they reached the semi-finals by defeating the Jefferson Hblackhawksn and the Univerg sity High HCubs.U The NPanthersH received their new basketball suits in time to wear them at the district tournament. The new suits are gold with green numbers and green stripes. High point man for the basketball season was Leo Hollingsworth with 180 points to his credit. Members of the team were: FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM Gene Hollingsworth--Forward Richard Mathis--Forward Leo Hollingsworth--Guard Dale Orr-Guard LeRoy Nance--Forward Stanley Kronaizl--Forward Norman Jensen--Center Virgil Kaiser--Guard Raymond Frank--Guard Rudoiph Petrosky--Center Arthur Mathis--Guard Henry Kronaizl--Guard Harold Skov--Forward Lyle Kaiser--Forward Philip Natwick--Center Murle Black--Forward Bob Barta--Guard ' INTER-CONFERENCE SCORES Meckling 40 - Jefferson 32 Meckling 12 Gayvillo Meckling 22 Jefferson Meokling 35 A Westfield Meckling 49 Vermillion MCH Meckling 46 Volin Meckling 74 University High Meekling 25 Qayville Meckling 33 Yankton HBH Meckling 39 Vermillion MCU Meckling 35 Yankton.WBH Meckling 48 University High Meckling 62 Volin TRI-COUNTY TOURNAMENT Meckling 46 University High Meckling 23 Vermillion WCW Meckling 26 Yankton HBH DI STRICT TOURNAMENT Meckling 36 Jefferson Meckling 35 University High Meckling 41 Wakonda Meckling 30 Irene Girls Physical Education is under the direction of Miss Swedburg Games played were kittenball, basketball, volley ball and soccur FIRST TEAM STANDING: Mr. Gilliland, Arthur Mathis, Harold Skow, Philip Natwick, Murle Black, and Bob Barta. SITTING: Loo Hollingsworth, LeRoy Nance, Norman Jensen, Gene Holl- ingsworth, and Raymond Frank. SECOND TEAM LEFT to RIGHT: Dale Orr, Richard Mathis, Stanley Kronaizl, Virgil Kaiser , Rudolph Petrosky, Hem'y'Kronaiz1, and Lylg Kaiser. STANDING: SITTING: KITTENBALL TEAM Arthur Mathis , Kenneth Clark, Merle Black, Norman Jensen, Harold Skov, and Mr. Gilliland. f Bob Barta, Raymond Frank , Gene Hollingsworth, LeRoy Nance, Stanley Kronaizl, and Leo Hollingsworth. GIRLS' PHYS . ED. 4 TOP ROW: Katherine Meers, Bernice Holzerland, Miss Swedberg, Edna Jorgensen, and Gloria Clark. MIDDIE RCW : BOTTOM ROW : Beverly Druin, mrtle Mears, Shirley Johnson, Hazel Orr, Mary Lois Albers , Mary Ruth Steele, and Phyllis Sherk. Audrey Kaiser ,I Opal Peterson, Beverly Johnson, Georgia, Clark, Verna Lawerence, Marilyn Larson, Virginia Johnson, and Ruth Jensen. ,fe ,, W ,Y 'Louie' Ray - 'Q Merle GODS CHEERLEADERS Lois Jean, Betty Jean, Betty Lou . b Wgubn 'Jens' CHORUS ' M STOP ROW: -Beverly Druin, Leo Hollingsworth , LeRoy Nance, Raymond Frank Philip Natwick, Bob Barts, and Gloria Clark. MIDDLE ROW: Virginia Johnson, Mary Ruth Steele, Phyllis Sherk, Bev- erly Johnson, Betty Johnson, Georgia Clark, Shirley John- son, Hazel Orr, Opal Peterson, Katherine Meers, and Rev. Natwick. BOTTOM ROW: Mary Lois Albers, Betty Iarson, Verna lawrence, Ruth Jen- sen, Lois Christopherson, Marilyn Larson, and Audrey Kai- ser. ' Casa STUDENT COUNCIL STANDINGS Phyllis she-rx, Richard uathis, Philip Harvick, Betty Jorm- Sql, Beverly Johnson, Mary Ruth Steele, and Hr. Gilliland. 8I'1'EINGz Bernice Holzerland, Audrey Kaiser, Gene Hollingsworth, I-eo Hollingsworth, Lois Jean Christopherson, and Betty Larson. The students have enjoyed chorus very much and have greatly app- MECKLING HIGH CROONERS Mixed chorusv was taken part by the greater share of students in high school this year. A period of forty-five minutes on Wednesdays and Fridays was devoted to chorus. Rev. G.S. Natwick, our able director and Mrs. Dwyer, accompanist, have assisted the chorus during the gear. We have practiced a large variety been sung in the following parts: first tenor and base. The arrangement of the and mixed octet was accomplished during We have made public appearances at laureate, and Com encement. of music selections which have soprano, second soprano, alto, girls sextette,, boys quartet, the year. the Carnival, P.T.A., Bacca- recieted the help of-Rev. Natwick and Mrs. Dwyer. - Second Sopranos: Mary Ruth Steele Phyllis Sherk Beverly Johnson Opal Peterson Shirley Johnson Hazel Orr First Sopranos: Betty Larson Betty Johnson Mary Lois Albers Verna Lawerence Lois Jean Christopherson Audrey Kaiser Virginia Johnson Altos: Georgia Clark Beverly Druin Gloria Clark Katherine Mears Marilyn Larson Ruth Jensen Basses: Tagore: Leroy Nance Leo Hollingsworth Raymond Frank Bob Barta Philip Natwick' STUDENT GOVERNING BODY A student council was formed for the first time in many years The purpose in having a student council is to handle all problems con. fronting the high school and judge how their funds may be used to the best advantage. The student council consists of the four officers elected from the student body, the president of each class, and one member elected from each class. The council meets every Tuesday and Thursday to dis- cuss matters of the latest interest to the students. The officers for our student council are as followss President............................,....Q..........Gene Hollingsworth Vice President.... .......... Leo Hollingsworth Secretary ...... . ....Lois Jean Christopherson Treasurer .... .......... Beverly Johnson Advisor .... . .............. ..... Mr. Gilliland DEGLLM CONTEST The Fresh en and Sophomores took up'declam for English during the first semester. The contest between fellow students was held in the high school assembly. The winnersof the intra-school contest were: Philip Natwick, Dramatic: Edwin Lutzens Oratory: and Raymond Frank, Humorous: who went to Scotland to compete in the District Declametory Contest. The contestants were under the direction of Mrs. Hoy. THE MONTHLY CB ONICLE I The uPanthonianU makes its appearance around the first of every month and is thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Although we are consid- erably rushed during the week in which the WPanthonianU goes to press, the pleasure and experience obtained compensate for the disturbance of our school routine. The staff is composed of: Editor.................... ....Betty Lou Larson Assistant Editor......... ....Shirley Johnson Art Edit0TSioueaoou Humor Editors. Sport Editors... Music..... LOCa1Soooeo Editorials... Grade Notes... Reporters .... Typiibl...... Mimiographers. AdViS0rloeeeo ....Georgia Clark Philip Natwick .........LeRoy Nance Leo Hollingsworth .......Arthur Mathis Gene Hollingsworth .......Betty Johnson ......Phyllis Sherk .....Ruth Jensen ...Edna Jorgensen .............Myrtle Meers Norman Jensen Lois Jean Christopherson Virginia Joh son ....MWrtle Meers, Bernice Holzerland LeRoy Nance ...........Baro1d Skow Gene Hollingsworth .... . . ......Miss Swedberg 1946 ANNUAL STAFF We, the Seniors of Meckling High, are happy to present this 1946 annual to commemorate the four years if our .lives spent within these halls of learning. The staff is composed of: EditOr0ioloens..unease-as ...oGe0rgi5 Clark Assistant Editor.... Business Managers... Sports Editor. . . Art EditOreonn Snapshots..... A-Ctivitieseoo no I Class Prophecy... Reporters..... Advisor.... .......Betty Larson .........LeRoy Nance Gene Hollingsworth .........Harold Skow 4 ....Bernice Holzerland ........Myrtle Mears .....Edna Jorgensen .....Ruth Jensen Philip Natwick , ....Mary Bois Albers Raymond Frank Phyllis Shark ....Supt. D. J. Gilliland PANTHONIAN STAFF' . STANDING: Philip Hatwick, Bene Hollingsworth, LeRoy Nance, Betty Johnson, Norman Jensen, Ruth Jensen, Georgia Clark, Harold Skov, Phyllis Sherk, Miss Swedburg, Arthur Mathis, and Leo Hollingsworth. SITTING: Edna Jorgensen, liyrtle lleers, Shirley Johnson, Bernice Hol- zerland, Betty Larson , Lois Jean Christopherson, and Vir- ginia Johnson. mmm. swr STANDING: Harold Skou, LeRoy Nance, lr. Gilliland, and Edna Jorgensen 3I'I'l'IlGs llyrtlzs lleers, Gene Hollingsuorth, Georgia Clark, ,Betty Lar- son, and Bernice Holzerland. A 1 nMrs. Moore' - QS' K ,. 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This was presented in the form of a radio program with Phil- ip Natwick acting as master of ceremonies. A few of the acts were: The Phil Harmonic Symphony Orchestra presented by the First and Second Grades, Circusio in the Barnerio presented by the Third and Fourth Grades, Resume' of the song, UOh I Hurtu from a famous opera presented by the Fifth and Sixth Grades, and Guy Lombardo and His Royal Dutch- men presented by the Seventh and Eighth Grades. p There was quite a commotion after the program as everyone wan- dered around to see the various attractions. The booths were a scene of much activity as the evening wore on. Some of the different att- ractions were UBingoU, Uhouse of Terrorn, dart throw, and wonders of wonders! a booth where you could buy all the chances you wanted on ap pair of real NYLONS. p ' 12 o'c1ock soon rolled around and the greatest event of the even- ing---the crowning of the king and queen!! Votes were counted and the Sophomores won by a margin. So Raymond Frank and Lois Jean Christo- pherson reigned supreme for the evening. Then began the drawing for the other prizes. The other winners were: Mr. J.W. Brewer, the chenille bedspreadi Clarence Kniffen, the door prize which was a set of dishes: Joe Clark, the Indian blanket: Mrs. Jeppe Larson, five pounds of sugar: and Betty Johnson, the pair of nylons. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior Class Play, H0ne Delirious Nightn, was presented April 23. It was under the direction of Mrs. Hoy and Miss Swedberg. The plot revolved around a stolen emerald necklace. The crook with his accomplice furnished much humor. The hero and heroine devise ed strange plans against each other, thinking themselves not in love. In order to complete the cast the Juniors borrowed Verna Lawrence from the Freshman class and Edwin Lutzen from the Sophomore class. p Included in the cast were: Lilly Clark. .................... .. , ....... Ruth Jensen Lefty Daggs ......... .. ...... Stan1eyKhonaizl Mrs. Martha Arnold .... . ...Betty Jean Joh son Hannah., ............ ...... Verna Lawrence Patricia Arnold .... ...Shirley Johnson Sally Winfrey.... s . .......... .Hazel Orr Dick Delray ...... ....Leo Hollingsworth Freddie Fenwick .... ........ Bob Blrta Paul Hammond ....... . ...Henry Ktonaizl Col. Frank Delray... .... Norman JBBSOD Mavis Jordan ....... ....Phyllis Sherk ....Kenneth Clark ...Edwin Lutzen Dr. Green....,... O'Brien......... gow a5L 9 pf j W1 1 N . :lu ,, . i. , ' an-1 T , YEADO'JEWELRY ' Gift s for Graduat ion ' LOCKETS --PEARLS - IDENTIFICATION BRACELETS - RINGS - WATCHES ,Vermil1ion, South Dakota I P IRE STOP A SHOP Hurowitz Brothers GROCERIES A MEATS h ' . P one 87vermi111on,s?D?a1n St Earl M. 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