Meridian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Bellingham, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1956 volume:

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' to ?aaaZz'q Smdmzd alike . , Lg' .,,. d . P. Maneval, L. Robson, A. Quimby, A. Fran- zen, A. Glass, G. Sooter, K. Robson, not pic- tured, J, Hill, bus drivers. I ig, Q 'R-, ' 1 47.5, -22 i. -3 4 r , f J 1 l 'M' ,XX dwg A ' 4 Y I '43 MR. ERICKSON, custodian midi ! 2 anne CLASSES . . , maiefiai Wadi which The arcnifecis rnake The final product: arnbinous, hardworking, Ioyal, paTriotic Americans. 204 B. Carlson, Secretary, O. Rauch, Vice President, Mr. Riehl, Advisor, M. Anderson, Sergeant-at-Armsp R. Melos, Treasurer, T. Kenoyer, Student Council Rep. Kneeling: K. Aker, President. I0 As the senior class of T956 looks back on its four years at Meridian High School, the graduates can't help but think of all the activities they took part in and all the fun they had. At first they were rather lost, but the sophomores fixed that by initiating them into the student body. Now they really belonged and they began to show it by joining in the activities of the school. They started off by choosing Beverly Anderson, Barbara Carlson, and Randee Melos as yell leaders and Darlene Mitchell and Jean Andersen as song leaders to urge their junior high teams on to victory. They were also represented in the band and drill team. The class of '56 has always sponsored a dance each year which has been well attended and very successful. Some of the themes have been Winter Serenade and Harvest Moon. Another tradition of this class has been to have a picnic at Whatcom Falls Park near the end of each school year. In their sophomore year the class of '56 took their revenge at last and initiated the poor freshmen. This year Barbara Carlson represented her class as one of the yell leaders for the student body and Randee Melos was one of the song leaders. During their junior year Maureen Feenstra was the chairman of the Junior What-Not which was different from what it had been in past years. The juniors put on two one-act plays, The Revolt of Mother and Ringing in the Groom. Toast of the Town was the theme for the variety acts with Buzz Hill as emcee. The annual junior-senior banquet and prom were beautiful with the theme of Starlight Wonderland. This year the prom was held in the Crystal Ball Room of the Leopold Hotel. Beverly Anderson was the general chairman for this affair. The class of '56 started off its senior year with a bang when they went on their senior sneak to the Puyallup Fair in September. For their senior play they pre- sented a three-act comedy play entitled Strictly Formal. The seniors were given a wonderful farewell in May in the form of a banquet and prom. The class of T956 was honored and proud to be the first class to have bac- calaureate and graduation in the new gymnasium. These two occasions completed a wonderful and exciting four years for them at Meridian High School. www RONALD ABBOTT Ron FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Letterman 3, Photo Club 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Baseball I, Tennis 3, lntramural Sports 3, 4. KAY AKER Knute Vice President Sophomore Class, Student Council 3, 4, President Senior Class, Junior What-Not 3, Carnival Chairman 4, Senior Play, FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, President 3, Secretary 4, Torch Club 2, Rifle Club I, Photo Club 2, 3, 4, Intramural Sports I, 2, 3, 4, Paper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor 4, Regional FFA Vice President 4, Football Manager 1, Parliamentary Pro- cedure 3, 4. JEAN ANDERSEN Jeannie Senior Play, Girls' Club 'l, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club l, 2, 3, 4, Drill Team l, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff 3, Paper Staff 3. N ANDERSON ffl i r Play, Pep Club l, 2, 3, Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3 4 Drill Team l, 2, 3, Library 3, Office 4, Business Manager 4, Athletic Banquet Chairman 3. 1 BARBARA CARLSON Barb Class Secretary 4, Senior Play, FHA l, 4, Girls' Club l, 2, 3, Pep Club l, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Yell Leader l, 2, 3, GAA 2, 3, 4, Drill Team 4, Chorus 2, 3, Office 4, Annual 4. BEVERLY CHAPIN Bev Senior Play, Girls' Club l, 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 2, Photo C 2, Pep Club l, 2, 3, 4, GAA 2, 4, Drill Team 4, Cho I, 3, 4, Color Guard 3, Office 4, Paper Staff 4. MICHAEL DOYLE Snuffy FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 3, Football 2. MAR1LDA ENDERSBY Tildy FHA 1, Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, GAA 4, Chorus 4. I2 lub RALPH BELLINGAR Bell Senior Play, FFA l, 2, 3, A, Rifle Club l, 2, Photo Club 2, 3, 4, Tennis 3, Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 4. DOURLAND BIRD Bird Senior Play, FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 4, Rifle Club l, 2, 3, Photo Club 2, 3, Football l, 4, Basketball I, Baseball l, Tennis 3, 4, Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 4, FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team 3. 1 HAROLD BLASDELL Stretch FFA 4, Letterman 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club l, 2, Football 2, 3, 4- Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball'l, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Sports l, 2, 3, 4, Honorary Captain Football 4, Sportsman of the Year 4. EDWIN BROWN Ed FFA 2, 3, 4, Photo Club 2, 3, 4, Football l, BERNARD HILL Buzz Junior What-Not Emcee 3, Letterman 2, 3, 4, FFA I, Rifle Club I, Photo Club 4, Football I, 2, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Baseball I, 2, Tennis 3, Intramural Sports I, 2, 3, 4, Band I, Carnival Emcee 4. DONALD JEFFERS Jeff FFA I, 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, Tennis 3, Intramural Sports I, 2, 3, 4, Stage Manager 3, 4. RONALD JOHNSON Spider FFA I, 2, 3, 4, Letterman 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club I, 2, 3, Photo Club 2, Football 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, Intramural Sports I, 2, 3, 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2. TAMZAN KENOYER Tami Annual Staff 2, 4, Paper Staff 2, 3, 4, ASB Secretary, Student Council Rep. I, 4, Junior What-Not 3, Carnival Queen 4, Senior Play, FHA I, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 4, Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4, GAA 2, 3, 4, Torch Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 4, Band I, Drill Team 2, Office 4. MAUREEN FEENSTRA Feenie SB Publicity Manager 4, Junior What-Not 3, Chairman 3, Junior Class Secretary, Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom 3, Senior Play, FHA 3, 4, Girls' Club I, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, Torch Club I, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice President 4, Debate 3, Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4, GAA 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, Library 4, Annual Editor 4, Paper Staff 2, 3, 4, Art Editor 3, Assistant Editor 3, Associate Editor 4. LORETTA FORBES Forbsy FHA I, Girls' Club I, 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 2, Photo Club 2, Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4, GAA 4, Chorus 2, 4, Baccalaureate Chairman 3. MARY Lou GRAHAM Cracker Junior What-Not 3, Carnival Princess I, Girls' Club 'l, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 4, Library 3, Paper Staff 3, Sergeant-at'Arms 2. SHARON HELGESON Toughie Freshman Vice President, Junior What-Not 3, Carnival Princess 3, Senior Play, FHA 4, Secretary 4, Girls' Club 'l, 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club I, Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer I, GAA 2, 3, 4, President 4, Drill Team 2, 3, 4, Sergeant 4, Chorus 3, Paper Staff 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 4. 5 ' 3 X DARLENE MITCHELL Mitch SB Treasurer 4, Office 4, Paper Drill Team 2, 3, Class Treasurer 2, Senior Play, FHA Staff 2, 3, Chorus l, 2, 3, 4, GAA Pep Club T, 2, 3, 4, Merit Secretary Club l, 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club l, 2, 3, Junior What-Not 'l Carnival Chairma n 4, FHA Treasurer 3. JAMES NELSON Nellie .N 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, Girls' , 2, 3, 4 Class President 1, Student Council Rep. 1, FFA l, 2, 3, 4 Vice President 3, President 4, Torch Club l, 2, Rifle Club l, Photo Club 3, Basketball l, 2, Baseball l, 2, Tennis l, 2, 3, Intramural Sports l, 2, Annual 2. RONALD PEDERSON Ron Entered from Ferndale 4. OSCAR RAUC Rauch H Class Vice President 4, Senior Play, FFA l, 2, 3, 4, Sentinel 4, Parliamentary Team 3, Intramural Sports l, 2, 4, Tennis 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, Basketball l, 2, Rifle Club 'l, 2, Photo Club 3, 4. I4 ALFRED LEENSTRA Freddy SB President 4, Class President 3, SB Rep. 2, Class Secretary l, Junior What-Not 3, Junior-Senior Banquet 3, 4, Senior Play, FFA l, 2, Rifle Club l, 2, 3, Torch Club 2, Photo Club l, 2, 3, Intramural l, 2, 3. MARY ANN MCCULLOUGH Mary Ann Girls' Club 4, Torch Club 4. RANDEE MELOS Miss Class Treasurer 3, 4, Junior What-Not 3, Carnival Princess 2, Senior Play, FHA l, 3, 4, Girls' Club l, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club l, 2, 3, 4, Yell Leader l, Song Leader 2, GAA 2, 3, 4, Sergeant 4, Drill Team 3, 4, Lieutenant 4, Office 4, Chorus l, 3, Annual 4, WILLIAM MEYER Willie SB Vice President 4, Sergeant-at-Arms 2, 3, Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4, Rifle Club 2, 3, Photo Club 3, Annual 2, Boys' Chorus 4, Tennis l, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, lritramural Sports l, 2, 3, 4. .C i in sitfqzw COLORS: Purple and Lavender. FLOWER: Orchid. RicHARD SOMMERVILLE Dick Football l, 2, A, Basketball I, Baseball lg Laboratory Assist ant 4. KATHLEEN WITTER Wit Girls' Club 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 35 Pep Club l, 2, 3 4 G 2, 3, 4, Chorus l, 3 Paper Staff l 2 3 SYLVIA WRIGHT Sylvia p , , , 4, Edito FHA l, 2, Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club l, 2 3 4 Band 2, 3, 4. MOTTO: To live is to learn Sascha The scene opens in the year two thousand fifty-six. The moon has been almost blotted out by the inner-planetary station, but a faint glow casts its eerie light on an old forgotten graveyard. In the wind the cattails beat a steady rhythm on a hollow log and the tall grasses whisper faint strains of Dark-Town Strutters Ball. The dust whirls above the tombstones-wait! A figure appears in a battered top hat, ragged tails, and tarnished sequins. Her classmates emerging from the tomb- stones know that BARBARA CARLSON had made Broadway. At this ghost gather- ing it seems that the Class of '56 has reunited. The meeting is called to order by a trumpet blast of pro, RONNIE JOHNSON. Holding the music is MICHAEL DOYLE, wearing a battered sergeant's uniform, medals faintly gleaming from his chest. In a weedy flower garden near by, DOURLAND BIRD and MARVIN ANDER- SON are still clamoring over their prize peonies. SHARON HELGESON is beaming with pride over her seven children, kept healthy by a special doctor's care. JEAN ANDERSEN and RON ABBOTT have raised their own little Abbottonian drill team. BILL MEYERS, illustrator of the Ghost Gazette, edited by KATHLEEN WIT- TER, has iust signed in. DONNA ANDERSON is relating experiences of her life as a navy wife. RANDEE MELOS went from town to town with the Wrigley's Chewing Gum Company demonstrating how to chew gum correctly. From behind a tombstone we hear a shrill giggle as TAMI KENOYER tells of appearing all over the country asking for money to buy meat for the cannibals of Africa. DARLENE MITCHELL is telling how she was an agent and one of the company's best saleswomen for Ladies' Safety Razors. Their story telling is interrupted by a clanking sound as BARBARA BALDWIN goes charging through on her headless horse collecting long forgotten library fines. We hear another clatter, BEVERLY CHAPIN is tap dancing on the tombstones again, she lust can't seem to break the habit after teaching tap dancing for so many years..Although BOBBIE LEE AUGHE was a grandmother many times her hair never did turn gray, thanks to the special process which she invented. Between missionary trips to Siberia, SYLVIA WRIGHT went to California and made a fortune gathering snails and selling them to French restaurants. Peering into a crypt we see a huge bag of bones with a C.O.D. tag from Africa -Tami didn't raise sufficient funds. Let's look in-poor ALFRED LEENSTRA, once a distinguished quack doctor from Laurel, is still clutching a scalpel handed to him by his charming nurse, MARILDA ENDERSBY. KAY AKER is telling his former classmates that he ran an undertaking parlor for all deceased teachers. He tells them that he finally had the last laugh on Mr. Chasteen. At the other end of the crypt MAUREEN FEENSTRA is telling MARY LOU GRA- HAM that she had enjoyed life teaching teen-agers how to crumple four fenders is one easy movement. Mary-Lou in turn is telling her how she sold Kleenex for the Mary-Lu-Lu Company. RON PEDERSON is showing JACK ASPLUND some of the wrestling holds he had used in the days of Gorgeous Ronnie. Jack Asplund was the butler who had done it in the celebrated novel, The. Corpse Shot Back, by RICHARD, better known as Dickens, SOMMERVILLE. ' s 1l1' 1 SP ati Muir f 7 ,lf . ' , 1 .1 4 'I ,,f I I if - Qff, ,f O O .il Hllg CClass Prophecy Continuedj Once again as the wind stirs, a cloud of dust rises, uncovering black denim trousers and motorcycle boots previously worn by ED BROWN on his cross country excursions. LORETTA FORBES NELSON is griping about the hard-to-please cus- tomers she had to deal with in her used space ship station. JIM NELSON had led a happy life iudging chickens in bikini bathing suits instead of the feathered variety. Just entering the old iron gate we see OSCAR RAUCH and DON JEFFERS. Oscar is telling Don of his experiences as the modern Casanova of Laurel. In turn Don is telling Oscar of his Academy Award for special lighting effects in a picture starring BUZZY HILL, who had remained the most eligible bachelor in Hollywood for many years. The two ioin RALPH BELLINGER and HAROLD BLAS- DELL, seated on a tombstone playing poker. Ralph has been granted a guest permit by Mr. Riehl to bring Laura, a member of the class of '57, Between poker games Harold relates stories of his pro-basketball days. During off seasons he attended Athlete of the Year dinners making clever speeches. MARY ANN McCULLOUGH is the featured speaker for the evening telling of her life in the White House as secretary of state. Last, but not least, the spirit of the old gym arrives. It is greeted heartily by the class of '56 as an honorary member, for it graduated with them. ..,---1- ' i v if In-4' I M NWN Mae tk 1. I i all ii K , , ra.-i ' L N LM ' A . '6 ,I - ' , X 1 l R , x X Gun F Y E X. Agn-M V V' V f ' i liiikhti xx V abit ki' KX N Us X- rw s I Semin Wd! The senior class of 1956 being of sound mind and body do here and now make this last will and testament leaving to the students of Meridian High a part of their lives. KAY AKER, will my back stage acting to next year's play cast. JEAN ANDERSEN, will my singing talent to Mrs. Kenoyer so she will be able to sing French songs to her French class. DONNA ANDERSON, leave my ability to work in the office to Kathleen Upper. MARVIN ANDERSON, will my neat hair-do to 'Ira Feenstra. JACK ASPLUND, leave only a cloud of dust from my Merc. BOBBIE LEE AUGHE, will my roving eye to Judy Torgerson. BARBARA BALDWIN, will my man hating char- acter to the freshman girls. RALPH BELLINGAR, unwillingly leave Laura to the class of '57. DOURLAND BIRD, will my physique to Dick Gilda. HAROLD BLASDELL, will my Wheaties to Leroy Hitchcock. ED BROWN, leave my Lynden girls to anyone in that vicinity. BARBARA CARLSON, leave my flirty ways to Brenda Baldwin. BEVERLY CHAPIN, leave my harem to Muriel Rasmussen. MIKE DOYLE, leave my car bouncing show at the gravel pit to anyone who happens to be passing. MARILDA ENDERSBY, leave my True Romance Magazine to Elinor in hopes her marriage can be saved. MAUREEN FEENSTRA, leave only a few bent fenders, since I already left low gear on Ala- bama Hill. LORETTA FORBES, will my long hair to Karen Johnson. MARY LOU GRAHAM, will my athletic ability to Linda Vevag. BUZZ HILL, leave my darling dimples to Mr. Lee who has admired them so long. DON JEFFERS, will my curly red hair to Ida Sanders. SHARON HELGESON, leave my tall tales to Loretta Armstrong. MARY ANN MCCULLOUGH, leave my Southern drawl to Jack Boxx. RON JOHNSON, will my slipping out of class ability to Pro Mattson who is in dire need of it. RON ABBOTT, will my boisterous voice to Carol Raymond. TAMI KENOYER, leave my car hitching post at the Standard Station to Marcia. FRED LEENSTRA, leave my share of the poultry business to my partner, Marlow Endersby. RANDEE MELOS, will my diamond collection to Donna Bame. DARLENE MITCHELL, gladly leave my pep pills and many bright bruises to anyone who wants to lead a colorful life. WILLIAM MEYER, leave my artistic ability to Jerry Manthey. JIM NELSON, leave my deep voice to Squeek who has a lot to say. RON PEDERSON, will my rosy complexion to Deanna Megard. OSCAR RAUCH, will my way with the girls to Alan Bunker. RICHARD SOMMERVILLE, will my mustache to Anthony Forman in hopes that he will be a better grower. KATHLEEN WITTER, leave my pranks to Frank Anderson. SYLVIA WRIGHT, leave my natural curly hair to Charles Feathers and Bill Payne so they will never have to use their Toni Kits again. f .,........,., ,gg Q.. ..,. W., ' 6 .. 9 R l g .ea a A' 3... 4 i il- MS. if fl 2.1 f is 3 9 . 5 A ex is X if I ' aff 1 X -.. 93.3 511 1. 1-A 1'B 2 3 4 5 6 7 8. 9. 10 52. ,,. ,da R Q ' s S 0 A af -v X K 1 E . .SX A f ' 0 Bobbie Aughe Don Jeffers Mary Graham Randee Melos Dourland Bird Ron Johnson Loretta Forbes Beverly Chapin Kay Aker Buzzy Hill Sharon Helgeson Mike Doyle mausy 9 I 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. ii ii 446 Maureen Feenstra Marilda Endersby Ralph Bellingar Rich Sommerville Darlene Mitchell Fred Leenstra Donna Anderson Harold Blasdell Kathleen Witter Tami Kenoyer Jean Andersen Sylvia Wright up-Qi dl Oscar Rauch Marvin Anderson Ed Brown Ron Abbott Barbara Carolson William Meyer Barbara Baldwin Mary Ann McCullough Ron Pederson Jack Asplund and Jim Nelson First row: L. Armstrong, D. Bame, K. Upper, L. Mac Kenzie, I. San- T' ders. Second row: M. Gansler, D. Baller, F. Anderson, K. Hayes, M. Endersby. OFFICERS Lett to right: D. Dickson, secretary, C. at-arms, L, Reynolds, treasurer, B. Pfan- nenstiel, sergeant-at-arms: A. Herre, vice president, M, Mattson, Student Council representative: Mrs. Kenoyer, advisor. Wafkw Marcia Gudmunson was selected by the junior class as princess to represent them at the annual Meridian High Carnival. Tex Robinson provided the music for Harvest Moon, one of the first dances of the fall, with Charlene Helgeson as general chairman. The Junior What-Not was presented on March 16th with a hayseed theme around which the variety acts were centered. Two short plays, Make Room for Rodney and The Mystery of the Silver-Backed Hairbrush were the main part of the program. David Dickson was chairman of this event. Under the chairmanship of Marlyn Wilson the banquet and prom in honor of the seniors was given late in the spring. The success of all these events was due in part to the wonderful assistance given by the junior class advisor, Mrs. Kenoyer. QJYV Q91 4... l Feathers, president, l. Feenstra, sergeant- Top: M. De La Mare, G. Miles J. Manfhey, E. Hecock, D. Ne raber. Bottom: E. Muenscher M. Johnston, C. Raymond, R Sluys, M. Wilson. Top: J. Moore, B. Payne, J Boxx, J. Gran, D. Gilda. il! NWS 'Q 5 2- Rewrwzcso auf., gums 29: 4m WINPIN l 22 Standing: S. Dunlap, secretary, D. Rasmussen, sergeant-at-arms, W. Swofford, student council representative, Mr. Gilday, advisor, D. Hill, president, J. Underhill, treasurer. Kneeling: S. Dodd, vice president, M. Pate, sergeant-at-arms. Getting back into the swing of high school, the sophomore class initiated the freshmen. Sharon Austin represented us as princess at the Mardi Gras. November 10, the sophomores held a semi-formal dance. The theme was Seventeen. Around the gym the sophomore class was represented in all the activities. Four were in drill team, two were yell leaders, three were song leaders, and nine made the first and second basketball team. Sophomores were well represented in other activities including three in debate, two on annual staff, six on paper staff, eight who made Torch Honor Society, and nine who played on the football team. We also contributed several members to the baseball and tennis teams. Our sophomore year was concluded with a class picnic at a local park. I - mo' ' 1-'-.tif .tif A in if-s ,nm .- . X. in :H Q xg ' S . 'G' YJ . t , . . s S 1 Y K Pwr. 2 t 5 1 Q ' Q if ww...-.q..,.. X ye Q Top: L. Rauch, M. Clarkson, E. Brown, D. Trapeur, G. Russell, E. Little, G. Rauch. Middle: B. Jordan, J. Hahn, R. Forbes, S. Abbott, D. Aker, D. Edin, P. Parker, J. Ableman. Bottom: S. Austin, V. Keene, B. Dickson, J. Bacon, M. Syndar, P. Parker, R. Zettle, S. King. Top: E Foss, D. Prender ast L Van Brocklin . g ,. ',D. Foss, D. MacArthur, E. Fox, V. Rasmussen, D. Richardson, O. Byer, D. Leenstra, P. York, D. Horgen, K. Mattson, M. Upper. Keene, L. Bunker. Second: K. J. Knudsen. Third: R. Hansen, Bottom: I. Patten, K. King, P. wr-fa-M Doyle, J. Torgerson, L. Vevag, D. Reynolds. K ss. Q f .ummm f is 1 aff fm. 23 - j'......... X ' ' 1 lb QI? 4l 9' H444 1 214 ff' ii . 2 2Jm fnmeE,f is k,-f 1 :S- Mr. Kirk, advisor, A. Holz, president, J. Johnson, student council representative, M. Hayes, secretary. Feeling shaky and rather out of place, 50 of us freshmen started our high school training at Meridian High School. After the sophomores initiated us, we felt more at home. Freshmen participated in many activities including the carnival where Judy Pike was one of the princesses. Four girls made the drill team with four others ' ' ' Il h being chosen color guards and maiorettes. Freshmen boys were active in a t e school sports. We were also well represented in Pep Club, F.H.A., F.F.A., paper staff, and annual staff. Other freshmen activities included a successful class dance held in April to ' ' d f hman honor the sop year. homores, and a class picnic held at a local park to en our res Top: D. Wright, B. Mandott, K. Anderson, S. Pritchett, K. Davieau, D. McClue, D. Pritchett, D. Whitney, D. Abbott. Middle: G. Bunker, J. Oltman, M. Johnson, J. Raymond, D. Pike, P. Sires, J. Pike, M. Doyle. Bottom: F. Ruzicka, B. Baldwin, E. Helgeson, W. Sheppard, L, Bird, M. Hanks, R. Upper, K. Hahn, K. Johnson. Top: B. Jarvis, J. Bartel, G. Swofford, D. Boyd, J. Graham, G. Welch, K. Ritchie. Middle: S. Anderson, P. Nelson, S. Gansler, D. Asplund, D. Hammell, M. Byer, L. Edwards. Bottom: D, Megard, J. Gluth, L. Anderson, M. Miles, J. Meyer, M. Gienger, V. Lamm. . si Q, Q viva 1' .- ,,L.2 gb 1' 3565 VVVVVN' l I 1 I fl!-Q. X -Fitli F. v 413 . ,YT Pl Ei G L....' -4 .2 ffi L . , Lg .M S L S li W-, X QQ . Q Q - ,..4 Q ii X .,.., ..,,,,, ,M ., .,..-.-WV 5 Y., 'C YF. 'i .,,...,,., t MM? iii I I ,, - - -M-WW -M M M. Lys V vw T1 ' , X -V ,, ,nf Q- 5 f 'I' 'H'-f ' ' M. Q 4, 1 ., ,, . 1: t .r-OD 1. ' .,-L.Min-e Q S EL 3 S T lift Lf :fi k. 5 Eli uf Q if 6. Q - iii- +32 Cl x LZ H' ww . EH .gi lm 'QW - an 1 ,W- x. K .2 UQ :QI W' 15 The,ORGANlZED CLUBS .gg . as unionsiform the ,backbohdj-pf our na- P 1 Hon, sp th? clubs and Qnaanizations ackboHe of obr :sichool and social life. L ij' p., '1 . form THe bw Tf,,f .55 QU! ,, 55? Student 4 ,.--' pubiiciw 'nan M Feeflslral advisof- 3 ' ' lt 1 I Secretatw' KA Nu' Rte X Kenoye i fesxdefl i Heasufeft xeerxslfa. P . ll. . nt Mllclqc . reside ' amei D' f We 9 Stan W- Nreye , Seated' 'F-fd X Back: Mr. Riehl, advisory M. Mattson, W. Swotford, D. Hill, F. Leenstra, C. Feathers, J, Johnson, A. Holz, K. Aker. Front: T. Kenoyer, M. Feenstra, W. Meyer, D. Mitchell. Sn a9el' STUDENT COUNCIL Kept busy this year was this active group composed of student body officers, class presidents, and representatives from each class. Under the guidance of Mr. Riehl the council has taken up and settled many of the affairs and problems of the school for the benefit of each member of the student body. A series of meetings were held separately with each class to obtain their opinions on many of the school's problems. Each quarter five members of our council attended the intra-high school council at one of the high schools in the county. All the public high schools in the county were represented in this group. One of the largest duties of the school is handled by the treasurer who is in charge of recording all money received or spent by the student body. Meridian can be proud of this group for the efficient way they have handled the affairs of the school. YI! 7 'Q V? COURIER STAFF TROJAN STAFF Editor Kay Aker Editor Business Manager Sharon Helgeson Co-Editor Copy Editor Marlin Mattson Business Manager Assistant Editor David Dickson Art Editor Sports Editor Wally Swofford Senior Editors Tami Typists Circulation Manager Reporters Advisor Om ' cacwfa Laura MacKenzie Tami Kenoyer Jerre Underhill Bev. Chapin Lance Van Brocklin Jim Fell Dennis Pike Bonnie Dickson Joyce Bacon Julia Johnson Steve Dodd Mr. Chasteen .4 ! Photography Editors Junior Editors Sophomore Editors Freshman Editor Business Staff Om' canada Maureen Feenstra Marlin Mattson Donna Anderson David Dickson Barbara Baldwin Randee Melos Barbara Carlson Charlene Helgeson Marlyn Wilson Marilyn Snydar Philis Parker Wilma Sheppard Mary Ann McCullough Maxine Tobiassen, Marcia Gudmunson, Jim Fell, Lore Sharp Writers Kay Aker, Richard Sommerville Sport Editors Jim Fell, Bob Mandott Advisor Mrs. Oltman Q si. N H 65:45 foe 465 96:54 , . . Qddc' ghd Every girl who enters the doors of Meridian High School is welcome to become a member of the Girls' Club. lt is the largest and most active club for girls of our school. At Christmas all the girls sold Christmas cards for the benefit of the club. Spring found the Girls' Club very busy with their two major activities of the year. In April they sponsored a successful dance, and in May they held the annual Mothers' Tea in honor ot all mothers of Meridian High School students. Front row: P, Parker, secretary, K. Upper, vice pres- ident. Back row: B. Baldwin, treasurer, D. Anderson, president, Mrs. Zuidmeer, advisor. X 5. is .A fs ..: . We t 4. . cs... Q6 Qi at First row: J. Torgerson, L. Vevag, W. Sheppard, M. Johnson, P, Doyle, J. Underhill, M. Hanks. Second row: R. Forbes, M. Feenstra, S. Dunlap, K. Hahn, K. Davieau, K. Anderson, B. Baldwin, l. Patten, S. Helgeson, S. Abbott. Third row: M. Hayes, J. Raymond, J. Pike, K. Johnson, D. Megard, J. Oltman. Fourth row: V. Rasmussen, l.. Forbes, P. York, M. Rasmussen, K. Witter, K. MacArthur, R. Zettle, D. Keene, M. Endersby, K, King, K. Mattson, S. Austin, V. Keens. Fifth row: B. Aughe, B. Chapin, D. Pritchett, B. Dickson, J. Gluth, J. Bacon, D. McClue, S. Pritchett, P. Nelson, O. Byer, M. Snydar, S. King, D. Bird. Sixth row: O. Byer, L. Prendergast, C. Raymond, V. Lamm, D. Aughe, S. Gansler, C. Helgeson. Seventh row: S. Anderson, J. Meyer, L. MacKenzie, M. Wilson, M. Tobiassen, J. Andersen, E, Muenscher, M. Johnston, B. Carlson, L. Armstrong, l. Sanders, T. Kenoyer, D. Mitchell, D, Bame, M. Gudmunson, M. Graham, S. Wright, R. Sluys. Sitting: M. Gudmunson, M. Tobiassen, S. Dunlap, C. Helgeson. Standing: S. Helgeson, Mrs. Zuidmeer, Advisor, B. Dickson, T. Ken- oyer, President, K, Mattson. We me tee of mended . . . Under the leadership of Tami Kenoyer, Presi- dent, and Mrs. Zuidmeer, Advisor, the F.H.A. has successfully completed another worth-while and fun filled year. The main purpose of the F.H.A. is to teach the girls to plan and work today so that they will be stronger citizens and better homemakers tomorrow. F.H.A. members carried on many beneficial and enjoyable projects during the year. Among them were the sponsoring of a school dance in the fall using the theme of Frostbite Frolic, hold- ing a caroling party, carrying on a successful F.H.A. week, and entertaining the F.H.A. girls' mothers with a Mother and Daughter Banquet under the chairmanship of Charlene Helgeson. I1' ll .....i,.......... Sitting: K. Hahn, M. P. York, J. Pike, M. D. Megard. Second M M By 30 R. Sluys. . Syndar, J. Bacon, er, E. Fox, R. Melos, B. Carlson, D. Mitchell, L. Armstrong, E. Muenscher, M. Johnson, J. Johnson 'nn W I 1-M. iv I -if Feenstra, L. Vevag, W. Sheppard, M. Johnson, J. Underhill, M. Hanks. First row' Hayes, K. Davieau, K. Anderson, B. Baldwin, I. Patten, K. Johnson, J. Oltman, row: C, Raymond, J. Gluth, D. Pritchett, S. Pritchett, M. Rasmussen, R. Zettle, D. Bird, S. Abbott, P. Parker. Third row: S. Anderson, J. Meyer. D. McClue, . Wilson, P. Nelson, L. Pendergast, M. Byer, D. Aughe, S. Gansler, D. Hammell. Fourth row: O. I Wemede Sitting: B. Pfannenstiel, J. Nelson, President, K. Aker. Standing: Mr. Kirk, Advisor, R. Abbott, O. Rauch, J. Manthey, Mr. Wood, Advisor. 4,4 ' Combining education with recreation was the object of the Meridian Chapter of the Future Farmers of America when they went on their annual camping trip to Orcas Island during the summer. The dairy judging team, composed of Kay Aker, Jerry Manthey, and Lore Sharp, participat- ed at fairs in Vancouver and Lynden, The team placed high at Lynden, winning several banners. Three Holstein heifers were purchased and given to Laurence Rauch, Paul Sires, and Darryl Whitney. With their tractor and farm implements the chapter farmed five acres. They also helped members carry out their proiects at home. Meridian was host to the annual Parliamen- tary Procedure Contest this year. Officers chosen for the i955-1956 school year were Jim Nelson, President, Bob Pfannenstiel, Vice President, Kay Aker, Secretary, Ron Abbott, Treasurer, Jerry Manthey, Reporter, and Oscar Rauch, Sentinel. ,RE L Sitting: M. Upper, M. Gienger, D. Abbott, D. Wright, D. Reynolds, G. Bunker, P. Sires, R. Upper, L. Bird, Advisor. Second row: L. Rauch, D. Prendergast, P. B. Jordan, J. Ableman, D. Edin, M. Burgraff. Third D. Asplund, D. Foss. First row: Mr. Kirk, Advisor, E. Helgeson, D. Whitney, B. Mandott, Mr. Wood, Parker, L. Bunker, G. Miles, A. Bunker, D. Aker, row: M. Pate, M. Clarkson, E. Hecock, E. Brown, D. Ritchie, D. Baller, G. Welsh, H. Blasdell, K. Hayes, B. Brown, E. Little. Fourth row: D. Jeffers, R. Bellingar, R. Johnson, J. Gran, J. Boxx, B. Payne, G. Rauch, L. Montgomery, L. Sharp. Under the direction of Mr. Riehl the debate team had a very active season debating on the subiect, that the educational privileges granted to veterans of the Korean war be accorded to all qualified youth in the United States of Amer- ica. They participated in two Northwest District Debate Meets held at Bellingham in addition to a number of practice debates with surrounding schools. Students having a high scholastic standing and who participate in school activities make up the membership of the Torch Society. Although the club is principally a hon- orary society, it takes part in school activities. This includes sponsoring a school assembly and movie and having some type of entertainment to wel- come the new members. t 4 -lv Mrs. Kenoyer is the club advisor. Officers chosen for the year were: Tami Kenoyer, president, Maureen Feenstra, vice president, and Marcia Gudmundson, secretary-treas- urer. Left to right: M. Snydar, P. Parker, M. Mattson, B. Dickson, Mr. Riehl, advisor. R nn: .vs ,ff . L, Ot 89' tr . ss, -J' I 1 10. S L 1 Vl f Front row: J. Torgerson, M. Snydar, M. Witter, M. Feenstra, K, Upper, J. Underhill. Second row: S. Dodd, M. Wilson, B. Baldwin, L. Armstrong, B. Dickson, P. Parker, T, Kenoyer, M. Gudmunson, C. Raymond, Mrs. Kenoyer, advisor. Third row: L. Montgomery, L. Reynolds, D. Dickson, M. Mattson, M. Gansler, W. Swofford, P. Parker. We' glad Front row: L. Bird, B. Jordan, L Bunker, D. Aker, R. Johnson, R Abbott, B. Hill, M. Doyle, K. Ritchie, R. Bellingar, D. Bird. Back row. Mr. Harris, advisor, D. Wright, D Abbott, W. Miles, B, Jarvis, P Sires, D. Whitney, S. Helgeson, M Endersby, B. Aughe, L. Forbes, K Aker, F. Leenstra, M. Dunlap, L Reynolds, G. Miles, B. Pfannen- stiel, Mr. Riehl, advisor. Tl 'CT I QMS P X .1Xx'Nf KL fj QW' Lg Assn 5 LS I 5 x , zap, 244. 33 -.,f' AAardi- 34 ev if 9 . -Nm F h C3ras . '14 ...f Meridian High School held a successful carnival November 4th, using the theme, Mardi Gras. Tami Kenoyer was chosen queen for this important school function. Her princesses were: Marcia Gudmunson, iuniorg Sharon Austin, sophomore, and Judy Pike, fresh- man. Darlene Mitchell as chairman and Kay Aker as co-chairman with the aid of their committees did an excellent iob in making this all school event a success. Royalty . . . Negro Charlestons . . . Good times back at the farm . , . Highland Fling . . . Trip in a tub . . . Crowds . . . Confetti . . . Excitement. fwdffv AQ QUEEN TAMI KENOYER N fg- 8' S a 'W' W ? ,Q '54 PRINCESSES f 'N f-Q-1 3 Judy Pike Marcia Gudmundson Sharon Austin Jane ,, Sally , , Agnes 7 ,,, ,,., . ,.. .A Andrew Cutler Nettie Cutler Mr. Ahern , , Jim ,, eeee ,, , Rose Tilton ,,ee7, Mrs. Tilton ,, ,, Hosie Tilton ,, Elroy , ,e7, , George, Marcia eeeee , eeeeee Cindy Collins ,,,,,,,, , CAST Fl' ' ,,,,Randee Melos ,, ,Tami Kenoyer Maureen Feenstra Marvin Anderson ,Sharon Helgeson ,,,,,Dourland Bird ,,,Ralph Bellingar ,, Beverly Chapin ,,,,,,,,Sylvia Wright ,, JeanAnderson , ,,,, Oscar Rauch ,,,,,Kay Aker ,,,,,,,Ba rba ra Ca rlson ,Darlene Mitchell Marilyn ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, . ,,,,,, , ,, ,,,, Bobbie Lee Aughe Lt. Bob Cunningham ,,,,,, ,,,,, A lfred Leenstra Student Director Donna Anderson Prompter Kathleen Witter Make-up Mary Ann McCullough Costumes Bobbie Lee Aughe, Sylvia Wright Beverly Chapin Stage Crew Don Jeffers, Ron Abbott Jack Asplund, Buzz Hill Advisor Mr. Riehl ., , , .,-ww-fs., If The plot of the play centers around Jane's and Sally's antics at getting a date for the senior dance which is only eleven days away. George and Jim haven't said a word to Sally and Jane except about baseball and tennis. Sally's cousin, Marcia, from New York shares one man right after the other with her big-city tactics-that is, everyone except Elroy, who does nothing but practice the shot-put. The girls, however, soon get reinforcements as Jane's cousin, Cindy, ar- rives, lock, stock, and movie magazines from Ducyville. Cindy is very persistent in believing she can solve any problem by relating it to a motion picture. By the time George and Marcia return from a show, Cindy has Jane stretched out artistically on the sofa, rigged out in her mother's loveliest negligee, powdered dead white, and apparently on her death bed. George is sorry he left her, until Marcia suggests that Jane has mumps. George beats it! Cindy next tries to have Marcia get the mumps from Rosie but succeeds only in getting Mr. Cut- ler charged with kidnaping. Then, Elroy, to save Cindy, puts the shot-put into Mr. Ahern's prize peony bed. Now there is a war of Dads, and Jane and George are forbidden to attend the dance together, so Cindy arranges a blind date with a lieutenant. Everything works out fine, and Marcia gets the mumps, Jane and Sally get George and Jim, and Mr. Cutler and Mr. Ahern get the peony prize. Putting on false faces 77ZameaZ4 134 ememlefa Jane and George have Waiting for the big moment Hsduktffq cvzmafn CincIy's thinking hom an unromantic moment. Back 9599 imefs Q '1 'Qf ?'ffg- 'Tn Y L s,, f l Y. i gcuwln. Sedan! s X 4 'N- .59 I li yi tg 'fi -:ii 4 if K In S5 'H 'Y far? :T 1: i 3. ai gk Kneeling: S. Helgeson, sergeant, J, Andersen, captain, R. Melos, lieutenant. Nor pictured: M. Gudrnund- son, lieutenant. Left to right, first squad: K. Upper, M. Hayes, 5. Dunlap, M. Hanks. Second squad: C. Helgeson, P. York, D. Megard, C. Raymond. Third squad: B. Chapin, M. Johnston, M. Tobiassen, P. Parker. Fourth squad: S. Abbott, B. Carlson, E. Muenscher, M. Wilson. D. Keene, J. Pike, J. Gluth, maiorettes F I all 38 First row: R. Johnson, M. Dunlap, D. Boyd, W. Miles, F. Ruzicka, S. Wright, M. Johnson, G. Swafford, A. Forman, D. Rasmussen. Second row: A. Herre, B. Jarvis, P. Sires, G. Miles, D. Horgen, R. Sluys, W. Swoftord, P. Nelson, M. Clarkson, D. Richardson. Third row: R. Zettle, V. Lamm, color guards, E, MacKenzie, director, D. Dickson, K. King, K. Johnson, S. King, L. Armstrong, D. Mill, drum major, L. VanBrocklin, D. Whitney, M. Witter, and B. Aughe, color guards. i i fake! eiazdctefza M R' MACKENZIE c L 5 , , - ua. - u f J 6.110 First row S Anderson J Oltman D Megard J Meyer W. Sheppard, D. McCIue, J. Raymond B K H hn Second row K Davueau M Hanks M Johnson, J. Johnson, K. Johnson, J Pike Baldwin a M Hayes J Gluth P Nelson V Lamm D Hammel S Gansler, M. Byer, K. Anderson. First row: R. Upper, A. Holz, L. Bird, D. Bird, L. Hitchcock, E. Hel- geson, M. Gienger, G. Bunker, I. Sanders, pianist. Back row: Mr Kirk, director, A. Bunker, J Graham, D. Baller, L. Montgomery J. Moore, J. Asplund, J. Fell, M Burgraff, E. Hecock, D. Gilda, W Meyer, R. Bellingar, M. Gansler, J Manthey, K. Ritchie, P. Parker, M Upper, B. Mandott. 6406 , , , Yell Leaders: M. Snydar, J. Bacon. First row: Zettle, Patten, Fox, Wilson, secretary, Carlson, president, Mrs. Oltman advisory J. Andersen, vice president, Johnston, treasurer, Snydar, mer. secretary Bacon, Vevag, Sluys, C. Helgeson, Second row: O, Bycr, M. Byer, Sanders, Mac Arthur, B, Aughe, Endersby, D. Aughe, Muenscher, Parker, Underhill, York, Abbott M, Witter, Wright. Third row: Hanks, Hayes, Pike, K, Witter, Kcnoyer, S. Hclgeson Raymond, Forbes, Chapin, Tobiassen, Mitchell, Melos, Feenstra. Fourth row: Gluth Sheppard, Gansler, S. Anderson, K, Davieau, Meyer, Hahn, J. Johnson, Oltman Megard, Raymond, M, Johnson, K. Johnson, Fifth row: K. Anderson, V. Lamm Knudsen, Ha-mrnel, Dunlap, Mattson, Dickson, mer, secretary. ' , 4 X U 5 ' . I 3 hx 3 J ,, J . I r 5 w V 6 E Q H Rift sf fs? y new Q if Song Leaders: K. Mattson, B. Dickson, S. Dunlap. I all M daft... t ., -4 I ? 14. k Q A . X : V A. kj, J N A, ,L W X ,xg U . 5 rn E 1' 3, y. J. .-f Y A f yy' 2 -1 NN .. I w 1 .- gf: J. ,Q - hi., , ' I Y . 9 , f X4 , The ',-SPQR-FTS yDQiPARlM1fQTgI'. . ' in buildin and frainin 1 lace ,for,1he ' 4 Q Q V , . 4' 'Q development of our resources To befteg - 1 ur life ,Q ,, Q.h.e , . A ' e 9, ti 1 .. W .,.. , f. 1' Q ' J FV M Sw .ie .,.. .r x, E 44 fi. 5 , 'L A ' '4'l ,5- Kr- , N x S. L .J lu fl l 'ii X First row: L. Reynolds, M. Endersby, B. Payne, R. Abbott, L. Sharp, D. Dickson, W. Meyer, H. Blasdell, M, Pate, E. Brown. Second row: Mr. Lee, advisor, E. Foss, D. Baller, M. Anderson, M. Anderson, M. Mattson, A. Herre, M. Upper, F. Anderson, J. Gran, secretary-treasurer, K. Hayes, P. Parker. Third row: B. Ptannenstiel, vice president, L. Montgomery, president, J. Fell, R. Sommerville, B. Hill, D. Hill, E. Little, D. Rasmussen, D. Gilda, sergeant-at-arms, J. Boxx, C. Feathers. Q . , , Q.,-ff.,-f, cz' X7 'I ,I X First row: Mrs. Oltman, advisor, M. Foenstra, M. Tobiassen, sports manager, R. Melos, sergeant-at-arms S. Helgeson, president, C. Helgeson, vice president, M. Endersby. Second row: B. Dickson, K. Mac- Arthur, K. King, S. Abbott, R. Sluys, B. Chapin, B. Aughe, L. Forbes. Third row: D. Anderson, B. Carlson, D. Mitchell, T, Kenoyer, l. Sanders, K. Witter, E. Fox, P. York, R. Zettle, M. Gudmunson, secre- tary-treasurer, not pictured. 42 7 1191! ---n . 15 14 't 3, l ' an I -. ar: 5 l Inizgb l , A M218 K Kneeling: E. Hecock, M. Anderson, L. Bunker, P. Parker, E. Foss, M. Upper, M. Anderson, Standing: E. Brown, K. Hayes, C. Feathers, E. Little, D. Rasmussen, B. Hill, D. Hill, M. Endersby. Q An opening practice, September first, started the Trojan football season under Coach Bob Warner and Assistant Coach Bill Lee. The team was composed of eleven returning lettermen plus a number of others including several up from the junior high squad. To open their season they played Vancouver College at Meridian. All but two of the Troian games were played on the home field. Harold Blasdell was selected Honorary Captain and Bob Pfannenstiel was awarded the Inspirational Award. Seniors playing their last game for Meridian were Marvin Anderson, Harold Blasdell, Buzzy Hill, and Ron Johnson. The season's schedule was: September 21-Vancouver College at Meridian October 21-Ferndale at Meridian September 30-Bellingham B at Meridian October 28-Lynden at Lynden October 7-Nooksack at Meridian November 4-Blaine at Blaine October ld-Mount Baker at Meridian l. ..4....Al ! 't!'fQE.' . ' JEFF GRAN I DOURLAND BIRD RON JOHNSON DICK GILDA E924 BOB PFANNENSTIEL .Sv HAROLD BLASDELL BILL PAYNE 7 I LONNIE MONTGOMERY .gsm JACK BOXX MR. WARNER ALBERT HERRE MARLIN MATTSON I. FRANK ANDERSON A 2 Ax 'N J ge. . Y LARRY REYNOLDS 5' I . 5 ix. 55' 4 Q-Y gm Qfij-,,3,,f' K if WL ,k x. 5. ff 7'-e. ini. Hz X .4 fx!! 46 E' X J Y., M. ANDERSON K. HAYES D. DICKSON J. BOXX D. RASMUSSEN 'TI Kill Nl, 32 ali! Lf QJIBI44, 3 +w.,,.. 'NFA L. MONTGOMERY E. LITTLE B. MEYER B. HILL H. BLASDELL B, PAYNE x QXXHE, 'il 47 fi. Ev tgirl' Kneeling: Ruzicka, Boyd, Swofford, Bartel, Anderson, Welch. Standing: Mr. Gilday, coach, Holz, McSorley, Bunker, Mandott, Gienger, Miles, Pike Helgeson, Ritchie, lndnagcf. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM FRESHMAN BASEBALL TEAM First row: Upper, Bartel, Anderson, Mandott, McSorley Bird, Second row: Abbott, Whitney, Sires, Holz, Gienger Welch, Doyle, Boyd, Bunker, Miles, Swofford, Pike. 3 Under the coaching of Mr. Schlene and Mr. Torko the junior high football team consisting of seventh, eighth, and ninth graders had a good season with three wins and two losses. The basketball team coached by Mr. Gilday played in the Whatcom County Freshman Basketball League composed of nine schools. The team was composed of l4 players who participated in l-4 games of which 4 were played with the grade school. Also under the coaching ot Mr. Gilday was the freshman baseball team made up of l5 players. Wright, Jarvis, Ruzicka, Mr, Gilday, Coach. Third row: 1' .:' E ' I lg. V,..W igiiifyifw , ,, S ,ff e,e,Q ffffffr- 1 eelle ii5fQf?QS.f1Qgf.:Lm I L so :g ,A .. X' ,na L, ,Ls V' TWP' 4n..., 'il v 5 M5 Hgii rw p P VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM Firsi row: Boxx, Johnson, Anderson, Blasdell, Fell, Pfannenstiel, Reynolds, Gran, Second row: Borgraff, Endersby, Rauch, Abbovl, Van Broclclin, Salas, D. Hill, Swoflord, Upper. Third row: Mr, Lee, coach, Feensira, B. Hill, Hayes, Anderson, Jordan, Lilfle, Pave, Mr, Gilday, assisfanv coacli. .IJ li at- ' 'I fa an-in QW SPORTS' MANAGERS Kneeling: M, Pate, G. Swofford, Siandingz C, Feathers, E. Hecock, M, Dunlap, 50 TENNIS SQUAD Kneeling: D, Dickson, R, Bcllingar, A Herre, D. Bird, Standing: J, Nelson, J Asplund, B. Hill, R, Abboti, 8 Meyer, Mr Gilday, coach, iii BOYS' INTRAMURALS . 5 Q K'- 19 -'52 if J' x35 , va . VP A ai. .tw ' 1 HQ f it X 4 i t ,A 1 1. ls the play that bad, Mr. Riehl? 2. The day of the senior play. 3. Oh, for those good old days. 4. Bunny in a hay field. 5. Head of our student body. 6. Two senior girls! 7. College bound. 8. My, how interesting! 9. Patiently waiting. 10. Attention, Mac. 11. Why so glum, churn? 12. Have you heard? 13. Upside down Cookie. 14. Coast guard on the alert. 15. Beauties and the feast. 16. Ready for a party. 17, Early morning hike. 18. Four land-locked mermaids. 19. King Edward surrounded by his harem. 20. Red in the flame of her youth. 21, Bottom up. 22. No slumber at this party. . , 1 5 S y 5 .A A A ' 1 il ff '?:,,2+ ,viii ji X4 Elf' 0 ' ,.-le4t70e7oz?ez C02 BEST WISHES, CLASS of I956, From PUGET SOUND PULP AND TIMBER COMPANY Your Autograph, Please! EL ' Seq ,T A TP? if T 631, ' fo M, Cf A if of 6 K J? QL P 3 'Q -T-P37212 'J' ,Q 16,1 V j QM . WA A ft 1, AQ? TQ--L Z QLTRFX , . V .S pl P fa, , Our Cash and Carry Plan Saves You Money! VIENNA CLEANERS 206 W. Magnolia S+. Bellingham Wash. CONGRATULATIONS TO fhe Class of l956 ROBERT BROWN Phofographer I 503 Cornwall Ave. Phone mm FOR ALL OCCASIONS MU LLER AND ASPLUND I04 E. Holly Phone 88 -X I '41 .sf e: wash. ,ills u f:,lfl:?1il?iTf'. .rf 1 l-.'- 5 in . 21-.llsflvegmik ,M!lflll11QIu'h'li1b FU RN ITU RE CO. Bay and Prospeci Phone 5900 Clffdf KVOS QAM' 790 Channel I2 QW W Gllffllllli CHRU5' GIFTS THE CQEEEERCRCH gm BRITISH , cowmsm See Us for Cameras Pic+ure Supplies, and if N hh W5 'W' Pic+ure Framing II9 W. Holly Sl. CONGRATULATIONS. GRADUATES BELLINGHAM, WASH. WELDIT TANKX JAND STEEL co. Besi' Wishes fo 'l'he Class of '56 I 806 Cornwall Ave. BELLINGHAM H l LLVI EW DAIRY WASHINGTON Bellingham, Wasliinglon 99 CLEANERS Quality Plus Service MEDCALF'S DAIRY 820 Sfafe S+. 26I2 W. Maplewood Phone 676 Phone 6676 amber sToc KToN's Comple+e Decora+ing Cen+er For AH Your I4I3 Railroad Ave. Spor+ing Needs Phone 6848 HOLLY SPORTING GOODS AND SHOE REPAIRING DRAPERY Joe MARTIN, PROP. FURNWURE 206 E. Holly S+. PANT Phone 4908 WALL COVERINGS Compliments ol Bellingham CLARK'S FEED AND SEED, INC. FOUNTAIN DRUG AND VARIETY Railroad and Magnolia 2404 Meridian Sf. , Ph. 24I J. C. PENNEY CO. BELLINGHAM RADIO Bellingham, Wash. III Grand Ave., Ph. I505 STARK PIANO CO. WESTERN WOOD-WORKING CO zlo W. Holly S+., Ph. 261 I6l6 S+a+e S+., Ph. lol COX BROTHERS, INC. IRA YEAGER SPORT SHOP I300 Cornwall Ave., Ph. 386 3IOI N,W. Avenue LAKEWAY FLORAL AND GIFT SHOP PAUL WOOD'S CAMERA SHOP I06 E. Magnolia S+. II7 W, Magnolia STAR DRUG CO.. INC. I. V. WILSON FLORAL S+aI'e and I'IOlIy, Ph. 224 I33O Cgrnwall Ave. KAY WALTONS INGWERSEN AND RITCHIE I I5 W. Holly S+. OpI'omeI'risI's OWL PHARMACY Cornwall and Holly EKDAHL, GREGOR, AND SEPPALA, INC. I508 Cornwall, Phone l008 H. 8: H. SPORTING GOODS CO. I 322 Commercial S+. BELLINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE Grand and Flora, Ph. 6I7 COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. I I I9 Railroad Ave. BOCKNAK'S I34 W. Holly, Ph. I6 ADAMS 206 W. HOLLY, Ph. 432 BOOKEY'S. INC. 202 Ohio S+. CASCADE LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS For All Your Laundry and Cleaning Needs 205 PROSPECT Phone 66 I xxx NNE QQJLA. V f ,- GX 6.35-,449 I . , X b4v j 1 W A J 7 Xi V CORNWALL CLEANERS Your Cleaning Bills Are Less, When Your Cloihes Hold Their Press l9I9 CORNWALL AVE. Phone 48 SUCCESS BUSINESS COLLEGE Across from B. B. Eurnifure Business Education Doesn't Cost It Pays BELLINGHAM, WASH. Phone I0 THE BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK Bellingham, Wash. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED A T SINCE l904 For Your Convenience -I-he Drive-In Branch Salisfaclion Guaranfeed or Your Money Baclc 0 C ll A . '6 5 M Ve BELLINGHAM, WASH. BELLINGHAM, WASH. Phone 5600 DARIGOLD Controlled Quality From Form to Consumer 0. + Sea Darigold Guaranfeed Qualiry BELLINGHAM LYNDEN Wm ky. . . T0 GREATER vALuEs NEWBERRY'S VARIETY STORE Bellingham, Wash. Phone 698 YOUR TIIOUBLES VAIISII MADES MOTORS Your Chrysler, Plymoufh and G.M.C. Truck Dealer EVERSON, WASH. 44 235 5 HINOTES Hardware and Furniture Co. Everson, Wash. Phone 6-330I EVERSON IMPLEMENT COMPANY OLIVER Sales and Service Everson, Wash. Phone 6-3 56 I Our Besi' Wishes COLUMBIA VALLEY LUMBER COMPANY FERNDALE - EVERSON LYNDEN - BELLINGHAM BLAINE Compliments of Ferndale KEAN'S DEPT. STORE RAY O'NEALl.'S DUdley 4-l42I DUd ey 4-3636 JEWELL MOTOR KAY-LE SHOPPE DUclley 4-l33I DUd ey 4-4293 l.ARSON'S SHOE STORE FREELAND'S VARIETY Box 476 DUd ey 4-3704 MANNER CHEVROLET IRWIN HARDWARE DUdley 4-l6ll DUd ey 4-l22l FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF FERNDALE JARVIE DEPT. STORE Dudley 4-I les DUd ey 4-I36I X -.. ,..,.....4 ,.. ...-. 9515? 'A' moron CD. Duong FFCDTT JEFFCOTI' MOTOR C0. Your Dodge ond Plymouth Dealer Ferndale Washinglon LIQUIHED QQAS CORPORATION Dudley +1841 G I 66 0 4- HK5w ff 6 md Q I 'urn v '-- 9 ,1,yy. w 9 f J-I T' K Y MATH ESON'S MARKET Your Texaco Dealer l298 MERIDIAN ROAD EXbrool: 8-l70l TH5 X 'Z' ,fm Greetings From Your Home Owned WESTERN AUTO STORE Nexi' +o +he Pos+ Office in FERNDALE Aufo Supplies - Giffs - Toys .PIB FORBES' USED CARS EXbrooIx 8-2 I 8 I MAX MILAM'S -MIDWAY MARKET Your Friendly Neighborhood Siore. GUIDE AND POLE ROAD Exbroolr 8-I I93 'Fi f i ., r1r.. rr:,1:r5E:rr:r,, I A Y U f X C9 If U II m 2 . fy -' f ,x,Cif'i 4 .PW L, f MERIDIAN MERCANTILE EXbrooIr 8-2 I 7I Qualify Groceries SCHNEIDER'S GROCERY AND SERVICE STATION GUIDE AND POLE ROAD EXbrooIc 8-I I94 III I - .- f 1,1414 Q- f 1 X fwjji , 1,1-erm, - liege, N 'R Lf. jg? ff A '- ' ,- '. ...- f7 ,p-Q f. A , , . 'Q P I DEMAND DOANE DESIGNED The System With a Future Self-Feeding Bunker Silos - Dairy Barns - Milking Parlors Tool Sheds - Beet Barns - Hay Feeding Sheds Poultry Houses - Warehouses and Others FOR INFORMATION STOP IN, WRITE, OR PHONE EVERGREEN BUILDERS AND FARM SUPPLY, INC. BELLINGHAM, WASH. MERIDIAN AT LAUREL EXbrooIr 8-2IOI NEW TRACTION BOUSTER principle makes a BIG difference More work done -- Better fuel economy ' - -g1ggg:g:3j.rrr,.: -rf-2113-.1 -... -sv''' rex:-'1:-:f:f-ff- ' ' HW'-f:s:5:5555:S555i:i5595f5E5555555555qigg . '- ri: ..e' . .,. .IM f'f1f:? '- lil . .',' rf :5E2E2:A. .Y 'I-f2.:,' GA50'-'NF ' . DIESEL ' iff' I R75 'A k. 1 : 5552- iw .. of , .1 li x 'eu' .:'1ff. -ijlgaf w. ff gf: 73 , 33555 :-1 -E. JuQ,5yji1,aEgggg52g5fQ.,, ........ nv V X:-5. 5 5 W. A wi f:-..i, .I 9 . - a iii ,N El Traclion Booster 'R uses implement weight for traction automatically as needed. MERIDIAN TRACTOR COMPANY ALLIS CHALMERS Sales and Service EXbroolc 8-2l5l HEUMAN'S SLAUGHTER HOUSE I325 Meridian Road EXbroolc 8-I66l Compliments of Laurel MERIDIAN BARBER SHOP RAY'S AUTO WRECKING Herman Bakkom - Prop. Exbrvoll 3-I456 MERIDIAN CAFE KRATZIGVS Exbrqglg 8.l82l IIO8 Hannegan Road MERIDIAN LOCKERS WISER LAKE TRADING POST Exbrook 84862 Guide Meridian Besi Wishes Class of I956 From THE LYNDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Your Autograph, Please! - '- f r -f u' - 11' H f EX kb XKXCQZMCCQA. LJ C'xj'6'2Q7-'XXCZJ 31'- QQiii K1 X -N5f?5Q'f ,xc 'QDW3 xi A UH 14? Z' 1 Y, ' A Ngfifq 1 K 1 'A nf 4 X14 Ly' L t rl' bxfcfklc I I C F5 57 1 XX C? : V 'HA If A HT, uf 5 Lrp, qi Q iq ff U fm , , n F fl 1 x QM . 1' l 1' Liv 1'xxx-Law f Q 5 , rn, I ig' fix A.Y,, if ,-' K pax, WN gf ' k 'IQ f 1 L ' X -'17 f cfvvj xii O v Katy H Q ,Pg V- O Q L C XVT W0 , ' , G-3 4 r j tsp Jie N0 'Q 1 ' ' we o QV ,ff o 1 . X W 0 . 758' Xb' 1 51 4 4 S Q- . N , L, r to t-:Kp 45 0 V' 1 LP 5 ll! 0 ,Q cr 0? 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