Monroe High School - Hayu Saghalie Yearbook (Monroe, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1956 volume:

Monroe Senior High School Monroe, Washington B CO-EDITORS...................RON RABEN ANN ERICKSON ASSISTANT EDITOR............MARK ANDERSON BUSINESS MANAGER.............DON MONSON ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER. . DALE NASMAN ADVISOR..............MISS LOUISE WICKLAND 1956 HAYU SAGHALIE Table of Contents Faculty and Administration Classes Organizations Activities Athletics Personalities ■ Artistically, rhetorically, and photographically, the 1956 HAYU SAGHALIE presents new shades in education, new angles in student lite, and new inno- vations in Monroe High School. Washington, known as one of the last frontiers, still proudly boasts of its variety of wildlife. The forested and mountainous oreas near Monroe are indeed a huntsman's and naturalist's paradise. It is the staff's intention to recall to the Alumni of Monroe School, to whom this 43rd edition of the HAYU SAGHALIE is dedicated, the scenes and memories of a fast vanishing wildlife which will remind them not only of the beauty of their home community but also, in reminiscence, of Benny Bearcat, M.H.S.'s mascot. ■ The beginning of the school year of 1955-1956 was saddened by the loss of Eugene Erickson from our student body. An A student, a musician, an athlete, and a boy of warm friendliness of personality, the memories of Gene will linger long in the minds of those students fortunate enough to have been one of his classmates. I FACULTY Ejh school, you hove hod the out which is preparation for follow. With the practice of e application of your high lonfident that our country in er place in which to live. reach the pinnacle of suc- •iness. Sincerely. ■ wish to express my thanks for your friend- iperation, and excellent spirit of fair play. � as been a distinct pleasure and an inspira- ; associated with all of you. The living with udents and the contact with faculty mem- bers is something very much worthwhile. From this you have developed a true experience of our dem- ocratic way of life. As the leaders of tomorrow, this will be of paramount importance. Through active Thomas E. Morsden Superinten mt;j| 'Wt ■ 'I There are many opportunities at Monroe High mented for recording the events ot Monr School for students to utilize their citizenship, in- School and its progress, telhgence, initiative, and energy. Many advantages are offered to the student who is industrious, friend- ly and active. He will receive many more benefits than the one who finds school uninteresting. Remember this is your school and the annual plays an important part in your school life. The HAYU SAGHALIE staff should be compli Patrick C. Frank Principal MRS. CLAUDIA FAY, the first Home Economics instruc- tor for high school students exclusively for some years, came to us from the Eastern Washington College of Education at Cheney. She admits that as much as she likes Monroe and western Washington, she is still, and always will be, just a little homesick for the Cheney and Spokane areas. Besides Home Ec., Mrs. Fay also taught this year's Family Relations class. Not only is Mrs. Foy an experienced home economist (after all, she has raised three boys and a husband), but she is a very talented artist and would like to teach a class of this type. ■ MRS. MARGARET YOUNG, who served os our librarian for the First time this year, has improved and added to our library more than anyone else in the past. She hos established a general reference section, added several hundred books, worked up a booklet entitled. Information on Authors , and hos in every way made our library a more efficient place to study. Mrs. Young taught soph. English, hos been Torch Advisor for five years and is Monroe s tennis coach, and supervisor of the song and cheer- leaders. ■ MR CLIFFORD GILLIES came from W.S.C. to begin his teaching career five years ago in Monroe This year Mr Gillies taught world history, general math., algebra mtramurols. health and P.E., driver’s education, and was football and track coach and as- sistant basketball coach While Mr. Gillies was in the Air Corps for two and a half years os a cryptographer he. had the doubtful pleasure of being caught in a typhoon in Guam and seeking refuge for the night in a refrigerator He still craves excitement. I MISS ROWENA LEWIS, who hod her picture in newspapers all over the United States for taking part in girl's football, has taught in Monroe for two years. Miss Lewis taught English, social studies, algebra. P.E., and was G.A.A. advisor. Her interests consist of teaching, kids ', fencing, classical music, camping, and fishing Miss Lewis plans on go- ing to Japan and she will spend the summer with her brother in Seoul. Korea ■ MISS GRACE TIMMER, County Public Health Nurse, visits schools from Snohomish to Index and is at Monroe every Wednesday afternoon to check for sickness. She has charge of all vaccinations in the schools and also visits the home for all communicable dis eases. Miss Timmer has worked in surgery ond also as a laboratory technician Miss Timmer said. I am not only taking care of the people ot home and at school but I am trying to promote better health habits for everyone | MR PAUL BENNETT, who has been teaching in Monroe for fourteen years, fought school-wide bond and conducted individual lessons in the elementary grades Mr. Bennett attended college at Eastern Washington ond University of Washington, where his main ambition was to become a dentist. He was in the Air Force for four years and in that time spent two years in Greenland as a weather observer. Mr Bennett raises straw- berries, ond his main goal in life is. to be able to quit teaching, get lots and lots of money and travel all over the world. MR. ALLAN BORLIN. better known as Al ho� taught at Monroe for eleven years and in that time has helped the boy- add to their collection fifty eight judging contest banners. This year Mr Borlin taught agriculture, farm shop, study of crops and was F.F.A and Boys' Club advisor. He also has charge of two acres of very profitable raspberries. Mr Borlin s interests ore fairs, judging contests, and visiting the boys on their farms ■ MISS LOUISE WICKLUNO better known os Miss Wick says. I wouldn’t want to be anything but a teacher, al- though ot first I never hod the least in- tention of becoming one. This year Miss Wicklund taught English, literature, wos the senior class and annual advisor and director of the senior play. Miss Wick- lund's main interests ore reading, brats”, ships, deep sea fishing, and ob- serving people and their personalities. She has been all over the United States. Canada, and Mexico; but that isn't enough. Miss Wicklund's main ambition is to obtain a lot of money somewhere ond travel all over the world. ■ MR. THOMAS SULLIVAN, who was born in Des Moines. Iowa.received his college education at St. John’s University and La Escuela Interameri- cana in Mexico. He taught in Colorado for three years and Monroe one year. He taught Spanish. English, and the eighth grade. Mr. Sullivan's original ambition was to be a history teacher but in some way he drifted slowly into foreign languages, which interests him very much. Mr. Sullivan's main interests are reading ond any type of music and his main ambition is to learn just as much os he con about everything. Hi I like Mon-r best , soy MR. JOHN STAHL who has taught a� six different schools. This year. Mr Stahl taught U S. history, government bookkeeping, world history, ond is P E. health co-ordinator. Mr. Stahl spent four years at Northern Staff- Teachers' College, a year at the Un warutvof Washington and two and o half years in the navy where he was a P.E. instructor Mr Stahl’s main in terest is sports He was basketball coach, and tennis coach. His hobbies include! fishing and golf. in MR. RAU BEAU, who teoches wood shop and mechanical drafting has been teaching of Monroe High f |r the post sixteen years. Before this time, he was the principal of Tualco Grade School. Mr. Beoil declares. I enjoy teaching shop very much, os I like mechanical work. His main ambition was always to be a shop teacher and now that he has fulfilled his goal he is very satisfied with life. Mr. Beall's interests are music and photography ond his hobby is school teaching. Mr. Beail is very active in community and church work. This summer he plans to do some more carpentry work. ■ MISS BARBR McHARGUE, who obtained her first teaching job at Monroe has been teaching here for two years. She hos taught music at the Junior High. Grade School, High School, was director of the operetta, ond advisor of Triple Trio. Miss McHargue was born in Seattle ond has lived there most of her life. During her high school years at Roosevelt she swore she would never be a teacher, but somehow just fell” into the profession. Miss McHorgue's main ambition is to travel around the world as she has already traveled all over the United States. MR ROBERT FAY, who began his teaching career in Monroe, taught chemistry, biology, geometry advanced moth., was baseball coach, ond assistant football coach Mr Fay attended the University of Idaho for three years, worked as an engineer for fen years then finished his two years of schooling Mr. Fay’s chief hobby is electrical devices At one time he was on underground electrician. Mr Fay enjoys golf, rock collecting, ond, in the past hos had a few lead claims in Idaho | MR. RAYMOND HANNON who lived in Skagway Alaska from the time of his birth until the age of eighteen, teaches typing, shorthand, journalism general business, ond advises Booster Club, Hy-Tye. He is the Sophomore class advisor. Mr. Hannons's hobbies include hunting, fishing sports, carpentry, and golf. His ombition is to enjoy life, which I certainly do Mr. Hannon tn the brmy for five ypcfft icntfr? nfn f n e University of Washington for six years,- and obtained his first teaching job in Monroe High School. Dole Nosmon, sophomore closs representotive; Bob Funk, sophomore president; Diane Cook, senior class representative; Dave Bjorling, junior class representative; Barbara Meier, secretary-treasurer of student council; Norman Glover, president of student council; Jeon Smith, vice-president of student council; Ron Raben. senior class representative; Geraldine Bunge, sophomore closs representative; Jerry Beringer, senior class president; Don Monson, junior class representative. CLASSES STANDING: Miss Wicklund, Advisor; Yvonne Moos, Treos.; Jeon Smith, Sec.; Dione Cook, Rep. SEATED: Mr. Foy, Advisor; Jerry Berringer. Pres. NOT PICTURED: Norbert Long, Vice- Pres.; Ron Roben, Rep. S JERRY BERINGER Boys' Club 1.2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Captoin 3; All Conference 3.4: Track 2,3,4; Basketball 2. 3.4; Captain 3; M Club 1,2,3,4, Treas. 3; F.F.A. 1; Annual 4, Class Play 3,4; Class Sergeant-ot- Arms 1, Treas. 2, President 4 H The class of '56 has finally reached the end of their long struggle. With the assistance of their advisors in the past and Miss Wicklund and Mr. Fay this year, they have set a high stand- ard for the classes in succeeding years to follow. Members of the class displayed their dramatic abilities in the Senior Class play, “Tiger on His Toes”, which was very successful. In their four years of high school, the members have been outstanding in the fields of track, basketball, football, and baseball. The class chose blue and gold for the class colors and, “Not finished, just begun”, for its motto. With the Senior Ball in the spring, com- plimented by the Junior-Senior Banquet, the Seniors will com- plete a very busy and active year. Reach the Top— 15 CALVIN BUMP Boys' Club 1.2.3.4; F.F.A 3.4 SHIRLEY ANDERSON Girls’ Club 1.2,3.4; Cabinet 1,2,3; Treas. 3,- Band 1.2; G A A 1,2.3; M Club 2.3.4; F H A 1; Torch 2.3,4; Spring Festival 2; Office 3. NORMA ALBRECHT Girls’ Club 1.2,3.4. G.A A. 1,2,3; M Club 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2; Sec. 1; Class Play 4; Hy Tye 4; Edi- tor 4; Torch 2,3,4. TOM CARVER Boys' Club 1.2,3.4. Band 1.2; Baseball 2,3; Bas- ketball 2; M Club 3.4. F.F.A. 1.2.3.4. Chorus 4; Spring Festival 1,2. FRED CALHOUN Boys' Club 1.2.3,4; Football 3.4; Baseball 3.4; M Club 3.4; Class Ploy 4. DIANE COOK Girls’ Club 1.2,3.4,- G.A A. 1.2,3.4; Pres. 4. M Club 2.3,4; Annual 3,4,- Torch 2.3.4; Sec. 3: Class Vice-Pres. 2,- Class Rep 4; Class Play. 16 PEGGY DE WITT Girls' Club 1.2.3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Song Leader 3.4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Annual 4 JERRY CROWELL Boys' Club 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2.3,4; M Club 3.4; F.F.A. 1,2,3.4 Class Play 4 BILL CLARK Boys' Club 1,2,3,4. Bond 1.2.3.4, Ploy 4; Cho- rus 4; State Band 4: Spring Festival 1.2,3,4. JOANNE FUNK Girls Club 1,2,3,4; Band 3,4; Class Play 4,- Spring Festival 4 ANN ERICKSON Girls' Club 1,2.3,4; Cabinet 3; Pres. 4. Play 3.4; Triple Trio 4 G.A.A. 2; Songleader 3; An- nual 2,3; Co-Editor 4. Chorus 1,3; Torch 2,3,4; Pres. 4; Class Rep. 2.3; Spring Festival 1,3.4. JOHN DANHOF Boys' Club 1.2,3 4; F.F.A. 3.4 17 JUDY GRIFFIN Girls’ Club 1,2.3,4; Triple Trio 4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3.4. M Club 1.2,3,4; Cheerleader 4; Booster Club 2; F.H.A. 1,2; Annual 4. Class Play 3.4; Hi Tye 3; Drill Team 1; Spring Festival 4; Of- fice 4. JERRY FESSENDEN Boys' Club 1.2.3,4. Football 2.3.4. Baseball 2. 3.4; Inspirational Ployer Award 3; Class Play 4. RICK DRIVSTUEN Boys' Club 1.2.3.4; Vice-Pres 4. Football 2,3: M Club 2,3,4, F.F.A. 1.2.3.4; Class Play 4. RAE LYNN HOCUM Girls' Club 1.2.3.4, G.A.A. 1.2,3,4, M Club 1, 2.3.4; Cheerleader 2.3.4; F.H.A. 1.2.3; His- torian 1; Hy-Tye 3,- Drill Team 1; Tennis Team 3. CLARENE HAWLEY Girls Club 1.2,3.4; Triple Trio 4; G.A.A. 1.2 3,4, M Club 2,3,4; Booster Club 2; F.H.A. 1,2, 3; Annual 4; Play 3,4. Hy-Tye 3; Torch 2.3.4. Class Pori. 4. Office 4 JACK FITZGERALD Boys' Club 1,2,3,4; Torch 2.3.4; Class Serg. of Arms 2,3. 18 KENNETH FOYE Boys' Club 1,2.3,4; Football 4; Trock 3.4; M Club 3.4; F.F.A. 1.2,3.4. Class Ploy 4 CHARLOTTE HUNT Girls’ Club 1.2,3.4; Triple Trio 4; G.A A. 1.2,3; M Club 2,3.4; F.H.A. 1,2.3; Class Ploy 3,4. Torch 2.3,4. Office 4. JAMES GOEBEL Boys' Club 1,2,3.4; Football 3; M Club 3,4 Class Play 4 YVONNE MAAS Girls' Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. Triple Trio 4; F.H.A 1.2,3,4. Pres. 4; Class Play 3; Torch 2,3; Class Rep 1; Trees 4 NORM GLOVER Boys’ Club 1,2,3,4. Football 2.3.4;. Mr. Hustle 3; Captain 4; All Conference 3,4. M Club 2.3, 4; F.F.A. 1; Annual 3.4; Class Play 4 Audio- Visuol Club 3; Vice-Pres. 3; Class Rep. 2.3; Vice-Pres. 1; Student Body Pres. 4 RUTH PAULSON Entered from Kent 3; Girls' Club 3,4; Triple Trio 4; G.A A. 4; F.H.A. 4; Class Play 3 4; Cho- rus 4; Drill Team 4; Office 4 JAMES GROSVENOR Boys' Club 1,2,3.4; Baseball 3.4: M Club 3 4, F.F.A. 2,3.4 MARILYN PETERSON Girls’ Club 1,2,3.4; Triple Trio 4; G.A.A. 1.2. 3.4; M Club 3.4. Songleoder 3; F.H.A 1,2,3.4; Pari. 4; Closs Play 4; Hy-Tye 3; Chorus 4; Drill Team 4; Torch 2,3.4. Sec. 4 Spring Festival 4. CHARLES HAMBERG Boys' Club 1,2,3.4; HyTye 4; Assif. Editor 4. SHIRLEY RABEN Girls’ Club 1.2.3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3; F.H.A 2.3 LAUNDY KAST Entered from S.D.A Academy 2; Boys’ Club 2. 3.4; M Club 4: Tennis Team 3,4: Closs Play 4; Torch 2,3,4,- Class Treos. 3. KAY ROETCISOENDER Girls' Club 1,2,3.4; Band 1,2,3.4; Triple Trio 4 G.A.A. 1,2.3; Closs Ploy 4; Chorus 3; Spring Festival 1.2.3,4; Tennis Team 1,2,3.4; Shoe- shine Queen 3. 20 DOROTHY SCHWARTZ Girls' Club 1,2,3,4 Bond 1.2,3,4. Triple Trio 4; G.A.A 1.2,3.4. M Club 3.4, F H.A. 2; Closs Play 4; Spring Festival 1,2,3,4 GEORGE OHLSEN Boys' Club 1.2.3.4 M Club 4: F.F. A. 1.2,3,4. Trees. 3; Reporter 3,- Vice-Pres 4, Closs Play 4; Torch 4; Boys' State 3; Tennis Team 3. NORBERT LANG Boys' Club 1.2,3.4; Pres 4 Football 2.3.4; In- spirational Award 4; Track 2,3.4; M Club 2,3.4; Vice-Pres 4; F.F.A 1.2.3.4; Sec. 3; Pres. 4; Class Vice-Pres 4 LUCILLE SNOOZY Girls' Club 1.2.3.4; Songleader 3.4; F.H.A. 1, 2,3; Annual 4; Drill Team 1,2; Christmas Queen 4. JEAN SMITH Girls' Club 1.2,3,4; Sec. 3; Cabinet 4. Band 1. 2.3.4; Annual 4; Class Ploy 4; Torch 2,3.4. Sec 2,- Vice-Pres.. 3,- Girl's State 3; Closs Sec. 1,2,3, 4. Vice-Pres. Student Body 4 RON RABEN Boys' Club 1.2.3.4; Cabinet 1,- Sec.-Treas. 3; Football 3; Track 2.3.4 Basketball 2.3,4; M Club 2,3.4. Pres. 4, Annual 3,4; Ass't. Editor 3; Co-Editor 4; Class Rep 2.4; Pres 3 21 MARGARET STRINDBERG Girls Club 1.2.3,4; G.A.A. 1.2.3.4. M Club 1. 2,3.4: Booster Club 2; Pres. 2; F.H A. 1 JO ANN WALL Girls’ Club 1,2.3,4; Triple Trio 4; G.A A. 1.2. 3.4: Sec 4. M Club 3.4; F.H A. 1.2; Class Play 4: Hy-Tye 2.3; Drill Team 4: Torch 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3. Office 4; Homecoming Queen 4 ROBERT WIENEKE Boys' Club 1.2.3.4 Band 1,2.3.4; Football 4. Mgr.; Track 2.3.4, Mgr,; M Club 2,3,4; F.F A I; Class Ploy 4; Spring Festival 1.2,3,4 HOWARD DERIFIELD Boys' Club 1,2.3,4: Track 2,4. Basketboll 2 4 M Club 2.3.4; Class Rep. 1. LEONA WALDVOGAL Girls' Club 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1.2.3; Closs Ploy 4. Chorus 3; Spring Festival 3; Office 3. FRIEDA WILDE Girls' Club 1.2.3.4, F.H.A. 1 A Baccalaureate service was held for the members of the class of 56 Sunday, May 20, 1956, at the Wagner Memorial Auditorium. Reverend Wallace Lanchester gave the Invocation; other speakers were Reverend George Kopper, Reverend For- rest Tibbets, and Reverend Donald Em- mert, who gave the Baccalaureate address. Reverend Mrs. Ellen Bradley gave the Benediction. Below are scenes of the class before the services. Baccalaureate Services 23 TOP ROW, left to right: George Ohlson, Jim Grosvenor, Rick Drivstuen. Morgoref Strindberg, Loundy Kost. Ron Roben, Normo Albrecht. 3rd ROW: Jim Goebels, JoAnn Wall, Yvonne Maos, Howard Derifield, Clarene Hawley, Jerry Fessenden. Shirley Raben. Calvin Bump. 2nd ROW: Diane Cook, Bill Clark, Charlotte Hunt. Charles Hamburg, Judy Griffin. David Brooks, Roe Lynn Hocum, Fred Calhoun. 1st ROW: Ruth Paulson, Jock Fitzgerald, Shirley Anderson, Robert Weineke, Peggy De- Witt, Norm Glover. Jeon Smith. NOT PICTURED: Lucille Snoozy, Dorothy Schwartz, Jerry Crowell, John Danhof. JoAnn Funk. Leona Waldvogel, Tom Carver, and Freido Wilde 24 TOP ROW: Norbert Long. 3rd ROW: left fo right— Koy Roetchisoender. Jerry Beringer. 2nd ROW: Ann Erickson. 1st ROW: Ken Foye. Marilyn Peterson. Not Finished, Just Begun Left to right: Norma Albrecht, Saluta- torion; Jean Smith. Valedictorian,- Jerry Beringer. Faculty Representative,- and Ann Erickson, Student Representa- tive The class motto, Not Fnished Just Begun,” introduced the Commencement exer- cises held May 25, 1956 at the Wagner Memorial Auditorium. Before a large crowd, the four student speakers gave informative speeches based on the theme of Courage Versus Fear. Senior Class Faculty Representative Jerry Beringer and Senior Class Stu- dent Representative Ann Erickson, respectively, gave speeches on Courage Versus Fear in Economics and Courage Versus Fear in the Future. Jeon Smith, Valedictorian, with a grade point of 3.86, gave a speech on Courage Versus Fear in Education. Norma Albrecht, the Salutatorian who had a grade point of 3.65, made her speech on Courage Versus Fear in World Affairs. The guest speaker at the impressive exercises was Dr. L. David Cowie of the Univer- sity Presbyterian Church, Seattle Washington. The class received their diplomas from the School Director Lyle Earlywine. Before the exercises, Miss Wicklund, one of the advisors, received a bouquet of yellow roses, the class flowers and a gift from the class. The stage was beautifully decorated wth a backdrop on which the numerals 56 were set in blue on a white background. The class colors were carried out in blue and gold tassels on the mortarboards of the graduates. The boys wore navy robes and the girls, white. With the sound advice they received on that night, the graduated Seniors felt con- fident in leaving the familiar teachers, buildings, and other students, who have been friends to them and helped them through the past twelve years, to face that world of problems. Most Attractive Juniors Ann Smith Don Monson Above ore the Junior closs officer� and advisors 1 st ROW: Advisors Mr. Stahl. Mrs. Young. Officers: Dave Bjorlmg, Class Rep.; Ann Smith Sec.-Treas.; Don Monson. Pres.; and Barbara Meiers. Class Rep. NOT PICTURED: Wayne Howell. Juniors Jump Ahead This year’s Junior Class started the year off by elect- ing their class officers. The biggest event for the Juniors was their Junior Prom, under the guidance of Mrs. Young and Mr. Stahl, the class advisors. The class did much work in making the Prom a success. The theme of the Prom was ‘Moments to Remember”, and the music was supplied by Danny Holstrom’s Band. The Juniors also elected a Queen Candidate to run in the Homecoming Contest, LaVonne Carver., and took a prominent place in a large portion of the sports of the school. Gary Armstrong Joan Kerr Ted Donovan Glenda Merrick John Grosvenor Marilyn Mortenson Jim Harris Judy Remlinger Ann Smith John Hutchins Carol Snyder Wayne Howell Ruth Strindberg Lorin Hinton Dale Madill Loran Thompson Don Monson George Valentine Roy Paulson Royce Skogland Bill Sofie Dove Soth Ron Wolfkill George Woodbury Roy Jellison Jerry Wolfkill Sophomores Advance— Mr. Gillies and Mr Hannan, the class advisors, look on os the class officers help on a class project LEFT: Geraldine Bunge. Class Rep.; Dole Nosman. Class Rep. RIGHT: Bob Funk. Pres.; Suzie Herman. Sec.-Trees.; Bruce Crowell, Vice-Pres. Under the guidance of Mr. Gillies and Mr. Hannan, the class of '58 was the most outstanding in many years. This year the Sophomores swept all honors at the Home- coming Assembly for the best display and skit. Jerry Mc- Clellan led the field to win first place in the annual “Tur- key Trot”. Marilyn Maiers represented the class as Home- coming Princess, and Nancy Bennett and Dave Weeks were the candidates for Christmas King and Queen. The class was very successful in everything they undertook and should prove to be able leaders in the next two years in M.H.S. The Sophomores also look the King and Queen of Hearts contest. The King was a sophomore. Bruce Cro- well and the Queen of Hearts was Pat Stephns. also a Sophomore candidate for the King and Queen of Hearts. They were each awarded a box of candy which they shared with the other students at the dance. Joe Anderson Pearl Armstrong Nancy Bennett Russell Austin Dick Baker Walene Beringer Nancy Brommers Terry Blair Neil Briggs Geraldine Bunge Yvonne Burch jomes Buck Bill Bump Donna Fox ton Mardella Gardner Bruce Crowell Jerry Farnsworth Diane Goord Joy Ann Houfle Jim Foussett Steve Fay Susie Herman Linda Hix Wayne Felix Norm Fisher Jean Jellison Sharon Maas Bob Funk Gordon Gosser Marilyn Maiers Sharon Merrick Herman Harrimon John Helm Robin Merritt Merry Millbach Norm Janke Dennis Johnson Joan Myers Nancy Nasman Gary Kelly Lester Kinney Gloria Renken Sharon Roeticisoender fcarl Kuppenbender Bob La liberte Joy Skillen Dennis Larsen Grant Modill 31 Ben Magnuson Jerry McClellan Gary Oster Janet Snyder Kenny Root Carol Wall Danny Mclnfurff Dale Nos man Potty Stevens Jeffry Radtke Brady Smith Vernon Soth Sophomores who entered the turkey trot. The prize was a turkey BOTTOM, left to right: Mr Blomster with trophy. Jerry McClellan, winnor of turkey. TOP ROW: Steve Foy, Bob Funk, Kenny Root, Herman Harriman, and Mr. Wolf, who represented the Lions' Club, sponsors of the ‘Turkey Trot. ORGANIZATIONS L. Io R.: Jerry Crowell, George Ohlsen, Ken Foye, Jerry Bermger, Fred Honl. Norm Glover, Judy Griffin. Dorothy Schwarli, Kay Roelcisender, Cbthoun, Jerry Fessenden, Jin Goebel, Laundy Kasl, Ann Erickson. Corlotte Bill Clark, Joonne Funk. Jeon Smith. Leona Waldvogel. Normo Albrecht. ’Tiger on his toes” Presented by the Senior Class CAST OF CHARACTERS CUTHBERT BLEVINS...........................................................Bill Clark HENRY BLEVINS............................................................Laundy Kast LOUISA BLEVINS............................ -......................... Ann Erickson MATTIE_____________________________________________________________Norma Albrecht MACY POTTER..................................................................Judy Griffin THOMAS J. BLEVINS.............................................. Norm Glover CLIFF HARRISON...............................................Jerry Beringer COACH RALPH TORRANCE....................................Jerry Fessenden CONCHITA MARTINEZ.......................................Charlotte Hunt jr MISS MAYBELLE CROSSLAND................................Clorene Hawley SUE MATHEWS....................................Dorothy Schwartz HORTENSE SELLINGER...........................Leona Waldvogel ® “ KITTY CAVENDISH.....................................Jean Smith MM I MEMBERS OF FOOTBALL TEAM TOM___________________________________ George Ohlsen tgp jns. FRED____________________________________ Fred Calhoun ' | A j, BUTCH_________________________________ Jerry Crowell «'ll 'jjfyt STAFF ,-LK DIRECTOR__________________ Miss Louise Wicklund j STUDENT MANAGER.......... Marilyn Peterson f 1 1 Cl ■ fiA 9, « Have a Date!” Hove A Date, a three-act play por- troying typical teen-agers and their problems, was produced by the Junior Class, March, 1956, at 8PM. When Ellen, portrayed by Ann Smith, supposedly a very sophisticated person, comes to the Coles' home for a visit and turns out to be a sweet naive child, everything goes wrong. The Coles' daughters aren't accustomed to competition with the boys and when confronted with the prob- lem, work up a series of schemes. Under the direction of Mr. Sullivan, the junior play was a great success and was enjoyed by all. CAST, Left to right: loVonne C„ Dove B„ Marilyn M . Ruth S.. Alan K . Roy J.. Chormoine L, and Ann S. Junior Play 37 Sophomores: NANCY BENNETT DAVE WEEKS The Christmas activities of 1955 at Mon- roe High included the decoration of the halls by individual classes and the election of a Christmas King and Queen. Lucille Snoosy, a senior, and Bill Sofie, a junior, earned the titles of Christmas Queen and King. Following the coronation ceremony, a sock dance was held in the gym in honor of the 1955 Christmas Royalty. Co-Chairmen: Marilyn Bloor and Mark Anderson 39 Junior Prom The Junior Prom was held on November 19th in the high school gymnasium. The attractive side-walk cafe, with its varicolored paper streamer ceiling and its lovely wish- ing well, reflected the spirit of the fun-loving crowd. The romantic music of Dan Holm- strom's Band added to the enjoyment of the pleasant evening spent by all. Homecoming Activities The Homecoming Activities of 1955 began November 10 at 7:00 P.M. in the Monroe Gym with a pep assemble honoring the alumni. Following the pep assembly, the song and cheerleaders lead the pep rally and later burned the Sultan dummy. Each class and organization made exhibits as part of the Homecoming Activities. The prize for the best exhibit went to the Soph- omore class. Homecoming Activities were still in full swing on the snowy afternoon of November 11. At 1:00 P.M. the American Legion presented their colors and the Monroe-Sultan game was under- way. At half-time both the band and the drill team performed. The highlight of the activities came with the presentation of JoAnn and her court. 4(1 Queen JoAnn Reigns Supreme r Left to Right: Princess Marilyn Moier, Queen JoAnn Wall and Princess loVonne Carver. Following the game the Annual Staff sponsored a Coffee Hour in the Monroe High cafeteria. That evening at 9:00 P.M. Queen JoAnn was officially crowned and presented with a lovely gift from the Annual Staff. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing. 41 1. Senior girls examining the finished Christmas center pieces. 2. Peg D. and Judy G. in good old Junior High. 3. Diane C, Ann E., and Ricky D. preparing to leave on a mission. 4. Joan K., where are you going? 5. Roe Lynn H. and her cute little dog. Penny. 6. Jerry B., who are the dandylions for? 7. Jerry C., you'd make a good Christmas package. 8. Junior boys tormenting Miss Wicklund. 9. Linda Hix taking time out from Songleading. 42 1. Peg D., what are you hanging onto Ron R. for? Could it be because Norm G. is about to let go of the waste basket?? 2. Lucille S., smiling pretty in her prime. 3. Ann E., you cute little DEVILI 4. Lucille S. and Sonny D. working hard on the Homecoming. 5. Hurry, Norma A. You have a deadline to meet I 6. See what happens when you cross, Miss Wick, Norm G.? 7. Home Ec. girls—hard at work I 8. I wouldn't eat it if I were you, Marlyn P. 9. Diane C, how well you have Ann E. trained. 10. Having lots of fun, girls? 11. Mr. Gillies and Mr. Hannan clowning at a pep assembly. 12. Mike C. and Ted D. trying out a new experiment. 1. Wess Howell in trouble with English agoin! 2. Bruce Crowell, the Sweetheart of Monroe Hi! 3. Sophomores. Incorporated. 4. Candidates for the Valentine Sweetheart dance, os usual the Seniors in last place. 5. Jol n Armstrong, you're not unlocking teacher's doors ogain after school ho� rs, are you? 6. Fred and Ron, the boys ore at it again. 7. loundy. are you having trouble with Mr. Beal? 8 Judy. Clorene, Diane really look sick, don't they? 9. Decoration co-chairmen of the Prom. 10. Shirley Raben—sleeping?!? 11. Miss Lewis and her ''kids'' on the loose. 12. Jerry and Diane, you two surely look cute. ACTIVITIES RON RABEN Co-Editor Annual Staff of 56” The first week of school brought to the annual staff the realization that they were responsible for the new 1956 HAYU SAGHALIE. New ideas and plans came thick and fast with the determina- tion, not only to have a good annual but also to make the 1956 Home- coming celebration an event to remember. The staff did just that and established several precedents, that it is hoped will be continued in future years. Among these new ideas was the plaque to be given to the class who shows the greatest ingenuity in a Homecoming display. In order to cover the entire year's activities, it was decided to forego a summer supplement and simply take a summer delivery on the larger and more complete annual. Most schools have found this system much more favorable and it is hoped M. H. S. will agree. FRONT ROW: Jeon Smith, Ann Erickson, Advisor Miss Wicklund, Peggy DeWitt. MIDDLE ROW: Norm Glover, Judy Griffin, Morilyn Bloor, Lucille Snoozy, Barbara Meier. BACK ROW: Diane Cook, Don Munson, Ron Raben, Mark Anderson, Clarene Hawley, Dave njor- ling. Dale Nosman, Jerry Beringer, and Mike Cum- mings. n 46 ANN ERICKSON Co-Editor Hi-Tye Staff Always Busy MR. HANNAN Advisor The 1956 Hye-Tye Staff had their work cut out for them this year. They began the season with a completely new and inexperienced staff. The paper started out without advertisement. Later, however, the staff decided to solicit ads in order to purchase a new mimeo- scope which was needed badly by the Hye-Tye Staff. STANDING: Gloria Renken, Joan Myers, Jerry Farnsworth, Charles Homberg, Joy Ann Haufle, Lorin Hinton. SEATED: Norma Albrecht, editor. NOT PICTURED are: Steve Fay, Kenny Root, and Max Crowell. 47 Honor Students Rate High ROW 1: Jock Fitzgerald. Sharon Maos. Norma Albrecht, Diane Cook. Merry Millbach. Bob Funk. Advisor Mrs. Young ROW 2: Ron Wolfgill Frances Stucky. Bonnie Johnson, Jackie Jay, Judy Remlmger. Barbara Meier, Shirley Anderson. Jean Smith, Joan Kerr. George Ohlsen. ROW 3: Charlotte Hunt, Nancy Nasmon. Jean Jellison. Lvonne Burch, Gerry Bunge. Clarene Hawley, JoAnn Wall. Marilyn Bloor ROW 4: Lour Kosf. Marilyn Morfenson. Ann Smith. Mark Anderson. Ted Donovan. Pa -� Stephens. ROW 5: Roy Paulson. Wayne Howell. Jeffry Radtke. Lester Kinney. Jerry Wolfkill. This year’s Torch Honor Society has had a big job but because they started right away they have accomplished their task of raising $70.00 to put into a fund for a Torch Scholarship. The scholarship will be worth $200 and available to any senior Torch member. The Torch Club sponsored a Valentine Dance, the money to go toward the scholarship, and had the school elect a King and Queen of Hearts to rule over the dance. The dance was such a success that it will be carried on each year. The Torch members also went on their annual field trip and had informal potlucks with other schools. Officers Left to Right: Ann Erickson, President; Dick Johnson, Vice President; and Marilyn Peterson, Secretary. Drill Team Counts Cadence— Assistant Captain Frances Stucky, Joy Anne Haufle, Suzanne Herman. Nancy Bennett. Sharon Merrick, Sub.—Marilyn Peterson, JoAnn Wall. Marilyn Bloor. Donna Foxton. Dione Goard. Sub. — Ruth Paulson, Glenda Merrick. Ann Smith. Marilyn Maiers. Joy Skillen. Marilyn Mor- fensen. Sub.—Gloria Renken. Barbara Meier. Judy Remlinger. Yvonne Burch, and Captain Joan Kerr. The Drill Team had a very successful year with all the girls earning their chevrons. They performed at the Home- coming Game and one other football game. They had a few concessions in which they did very well. The Drill Team marched at one of our Pep Assemblies, and at two bas- ketball games. The Junior High marched with the High School Drill Team in a special Christmas Program. Their attractive uniforms and bright, snappy routines endeared them to sports audiences. 49 BOYS' CLUB OFFICERS, Left to Right: Woyne Howell. Treosurer; Rick Drivstuen. Vice- President; Norbert Long, President and Mark Anderson, Secretary. Girls’ and Boys’ Club Have Prosperous Year This year the Girls' Club has been more active than in years past. Besides their annual Mother-Daughter Tea, they ea ned $51.12 on their Christmas Party; they helped to boost school spi- rit by selling chrysanthemums to the students end townspeople, they have also introduced a bulletin board which has added a bit of color to the first floor hall. Much of the Girls' Club suc- cess must be attributed to the Boys' Club as they have worked together on most of their projects. The Boys' Club sponsored a few movies which the stu- dents enjoyed very much. GIRLS’ CLUB OFFICERS, Left to Right: Donna Foxton. Point Chairman; Patty Stephens. His- torian; Ann Erickson, President; Geraldine Bunge, Secretary: Pat Arrants. Treasurer; Barbara Meier, Vice-President; Jean Smith, Senior point chairman. Throughout the year the Monroe High School Triple Trio and Chorus, under the capable direc- tion of Miss Barbara McHorgue, have entertained at numerous events, among them the Mother- Daughter Tea, the Spring Concert, and the Second Annual Tri-County Music Festival held this year at Lake Stevens. Pictured left to right are: Marilyn Peterson. Ruth Paulson, Ruth Strindberg. Donno Foxton, JoAnn Wall, Marilyn Mortenson, Ann Smith. Ann Erickson and Miss McHorgue. s Sing Out— CHORUS DIRECTOR Miss McHorgue BACK ROW, left to right. Bill Clark, John Hutchins, Tom Carver, Ruth Paulson, Charmoine LoFond, Nancy Bennett, Nancy Brommers, Yvonne Maas, Pat Hahn, Gloria Renken, Joan Myers, and Marilyn Peterson. Monroe Band Wins ROW 1: Sharon Merrick, Gail Herman, Patty Kelly, Sue Copper. Kathy Johnson, Kay Roetcisoender ROW 2: Dick Baker. Gary Osfer, Jim Faus- sett. Pearl Armstrong. Joanne Fung, Frances Stucky. ROW 3: Jim Stucky, Maurice Drum. Greeta Jones. Terry Blair. Gorden Gosser Bill Clark ROW 4: Glen Albrecht, Ruth Strindberg, Alan Hammond, Dick Frank- houser, George Salisbury, and Paul Pitsinger MAJORETTES, Left to Right: Nancy Brommers and Nancy Nasmon. Class C” Championship 11 ROW 1: Bob Wieneke, John Hutchins. Horold Olson, Jerry Senner. Jeon Smith. Brody Smith. Bart lewis ROW 2: Gory Kelly, Grant Modill, Potty Stephens, Yvonne Burch. Clydene Hutchins. Carolyn Knoshaugh ROW 3: Yvonne Maos. Joe Anderson. Geraldine Bunge. Jeon Jellison. Shirley Gordon, Sandra Skoglund ROW 4: Russell Austin. Blake Bascom. Horry Sherman. Sharon Maas, James Buck, Gary Armstrong, and Director Paul Bennett. This years band had a very busy season. They played at the pep assemblies and all the home games. The band was again picked to play in the Santa Claus Parade, in which they won first place in the class C” division. They also were asked to play at the District Tournament at Mount Vernon. Everywhere you go you hear someone talking about the Monroe High School Band. This band just didn't become good overnight; it 53 came through hard work on the part of Mr. Bennett and the band members. Most of these members have been playing instruments since grade school. The band picked April 11, for their annual Smorgas- bord to be held. The money earned from the Smorgas- bord goes to help pay any expenses which they might have. F. F. A. Boys Flave Excellent Year KNEELING, left to right ore: D. Fleming, C. Honsen, H. Meiers, H. Ohl- sen, J. Mclnturff. P Erickson, R. Hammer, J Valentine. SEATED are: B Magnuson. B Bump, B. LaLiberte, J. Buck, L. Kinney, G. Madill, J. Ander- son. B long, C. Bengston, H. Sherman, Mr. Borlm. THIRD ROW: J. Harris, Wayne Howell. Wes Howell, K. Foye. B. Funk, G. Albrecht, G. Ohlsen. N Long, James Grosvenor, J Hutchins, E. Bengston. J. Danhof, C Bump, T. Carver FOURTH ROW: G. Woodbury, John Grosvnor. B. Maas, D Modill, R. Paulson, D. Brooks, J. Crowell. R. Drivstuen. R. Jellison, G. Armstrong, J. Armstrong, J. Johnson, and B. Sofie The F.F.A. again this year walked off with many awards, which they received at the different fairs. They not only received the herdsmanship award at the Ever- green State Fair, but the judging team also took first in the swine judging at Puyallup, third in the beef class, and first in the Brown Swiss at Puyallup. Potato judging gave them second place in the Snohomish County meet. JUDGING TEAM: Calvin Bump, Noberf Lang, John Danhof, and Wayne Howell. : 4 In crop judging at Bellingham they took fourth; in Kent, second; also second in Monroe. Six F.F.A. boys received State Farmer Degrees. The chief income for this organization is the berry field by the Junior High, one of their major projects. A banquet was held to celebrate their Twenty-Fifth Year of agricul- ture in Snohomish County. Future Homemakers of America Officers SEATED left to right are: Donna Foxton. Treasurer; Carolyn Knoshaug. Songleader; Marilyn Peterson, Par- liamentarian; Yvonne Maas, President; Ann Donovan, Historian; Joan Kerr, Vice-President; and Katherine Johnson. Secretory. The Future Homemakers served as messengers for the Evergreen State Fair for the first time this year. A group of thirty-six girls attended the Regional FHA meeting at Deming in October. In January they entertained the eighth grade girls at a beach party. Everyone came in appropriate beach attire and a picnic lunch, with toasted marshmallows, weiners and potato salad, was served in the Homemaking room. Chilly weather for swim suits, but all had fun. During the February PTA meeting, the FHA officers conducted an impressive cere- mony to initiate forty-one eighth grade girls into the chapter. The state convention was held in Pullman. Donna Foxton served as our voting delegate. Yvonne Maas, Geraldine Bunge and Joan Kerr also attended. Joan was selected for Washington State candidate for Na- tional Office. She will attend National Convention in Chicago in July with all expenses paid by the state of- fice. Mrs. Elwood was presented a FHA state honorary award at the convention. Joan and Geraldine received their State Homemaker degrees. Monroe regularly at- tended County Council Meetings and was also presented their sixth honor award. In April they had date night for Dads, where a record crowd of sixty-five attended their annual chili feed. Other activities included a party for the Mothers, a supper dance, PTA baby sitting, working at the PTA Salmon Barbecue and the Cancer Drive. The girls were given an award for distinguished service in cancer edu- cation by the State Cancer Society. left to right Dole Modill. Wayne Howell, George Valentine, Barbara Meiers, Wes Howell. Bob Funk, Glen Albrecht, Yvonne Burch, Judy Remlinger. Pat Stephens, Linda Hix. Ann Smith, Ruth Strindberg, Mr. Hannan. Sharon Merrick. Gloria Renken, Marilyn Maiers, Janet Snyder. Diane Goard, Mardella Gardner, Joy Ann Houfle. Joan Meyers. Merry Millbach, Roy Paulson, and Ed Bengston Missing is Donna Foxfon. Booster Club Raises School Spirit Ihis years Booster Club has been the most active group in high school. They sold and took tickets at all athletic contests, sponsored more sock dances than any other group, and had the most concessions. Their reason for doing all these things was to buy a banner for the school. LIBRARIANS, Left to right Joe Stroem. Roy Skoglund. Sue Herman, Leona Woldvogel. Marilyn Maier. ond Barbara Meier. OFFICE GIRLS, Left to right: JoAnn Wall, Charlotte Hunt, Joanne Funk, Judy Griffin, Clarene Hawley, and Ruth Paulson. mrnmmw ATHLETICS Speedboll Team: KNEELING, left to right: Nancy Brommers. Patty Stephens, Joy Skillen, Yvonne Borch, Pot Arranfs. STANDING, left to right: Donna Foxton. Marilyn Bloor, Joan Kerr. Sharon Mer- rick, Ann Smith. Basketball Team: KNEELING, left to right: Pat Arranfs, Sharon Roetcisoender. Joan Kerr, Lindo Hix. STANDING: Glenda Merrick, Jo Ann Wall, Ann Smith, Marilyn Bloor. G.A.A. Members, Left to right. 1st ROW: Joan Meyers, Joy Haufle Marilyn Bloor, Gerry Bunge. Susie Herman, Waleene Beringer, Nancy Nosman. 2nd ROW: Sharon Maas, Gloria Renken, Joy Skillen, Diane Goard. Carol Wall. Patty Stephens. 3rd ROW: Merry Millbach, Janet Snyder, Joan Kerr, Margaret Strind- berg, Dorothy Schwartz. Jo Ann Wall. Marilyn Maier, Marilyn Walsh. Basketball Manager: Marilyn Bloor. Volleyboll Team. Left to right: Glenda Merrick. Potty Stephens, Donna Foxton, Shoron Roetcisoender. Ann Smith, Joan Kerr, Roth Strindberg, Diane Cook, Marilyn Bloor. G.A.A. Members. Left to right. 1st ROW: Diane Cook, Marilyn Peterson, Yvonne Maas, Roth Poolson, Roe Lynn Hocom, Peggy DeWitf, Jody Griffen. 2nd ROW.- Roth Strindberg, Linda Hix. Ann Smith, Jody Remlinger, Donna Foxton. Sharon Merrick. Yvonne Borch. 3rd ROW: Mardella Gardner. Jackie Jay, Marilyn Mor- tenson, Glenda Merrick, Pat Arronfs. Nancy Brommers. Nancy Bennett. Volleytennis Team: KNEELING, left to right: Carol Wall, Jody Remlinger, Yvonne Borch. Pat Arronts. STANDING: Nancy Brommers, Marilyn Mortensen, Jo Ann Wall. Marilyn Bloor. Volleytennis Manager; Marilyn Mortenson. Girls' M Club. Left to right: Ruth Strindberg. Nancy Brommers, Judy Remlinger, Sharon Merrick, Pat Arrant� , Jackie Jay, Marilyn Mortensen, Donna Foxfon. Diane Goard. Glenda Merrick, Joy Skillen. Miss Lewis- Advisor, Diane Cook, Dorothy Schwartz. Jo Ann Woll, Sharon Roetciso- ender, Marilyn Bloor. Carol Wall, Patty Stephens, Gerry Bunge, Yvonne Burch, Joan Kerr. Lmdo Hix. Ann Smith Girls’ Athletics Active— The G.A.A., Girls’ Athletic Association, gives the girls a chance to compete in sports and to earn a school sweater. The six major sports are speedball, basketball, volleyball, volleytennis, tennis, and softball. This year the Monroe G.A.A. was hostess school for the softball playday in which eight schools took part. Each girl may attend a playday held at another school. Miss Lewis was the advisor of all the sports other than tennis. Mrs. Young was advisor of that sport. G.A.A. Officers. Left to right: Ann Smith, Vice-President; Diane Cook. President; Jo Ann Woll. Secretory Bearcat Lettermen It is hoped, by the members of the Lettermen’s Club, that this year will mark the beginning of a more active and useful boys’ “M” Club. A new project this year was the purchase of a pop-corn machine, the proceeds of which helped defray the cost of athletic insurance for the high school athletes. Again this year they spon- sored the annual Smoker, which attracted a large crowd. The proceeds from this went towards the pur- chase of a new time-clock for the high school gym. To carry out their aims and purposes, the “M” Club re- vised the old constitution and later adopted it. BACK ROW: John Stahl-Co-odvisor, laundy Kost. Dave Bjorling. Terry Blair, Norm Janke. Ted Donovan, Tom Carver. Norm Glover. Fred Cal- houn. Ron Raben, Rick Drivstuen. Mark Anderson. Howard Derifield. Loran Thompson. Doug Crowell, Cliff Gillies—Co-odvisor. MIDDLE ROW: Jerry Bermger. Ron Wolfkill Dick Johnson. Dave Soth. Bob Funk. Jerry Crowell, Norbert Lang. Bob Wieneke Jim Gobels. Wes Howell. Ken Foye FRONT ROW: Herman Harrimon. Vern Soth. George Valentine, Jim Faussett. Mike Cummings, Don Monson, John Grosvenor. Dick Baker. The Bearcats Of 1955 STANDING: Mr. Fay on left. Mr Gillies on right KNEELING: Managers Dick Baker. Bob Wieneke, Wayne Felix. TOP ROW, left to right: Mr. Robert Fay. Asst. Coach; Woyne Felix, Manager; Norm ianke. Dove Soth. BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Dick Baker, Manager; Norm Fischer. Monroe 34 Granite Falls 0 Monroe swamped visiting Granite Falls Tigers 34 to 0. Granite held the Bearcats in the first quarter, but in the second stanza Monroe scored two touchdowns and a con- version point. Three scores were made in the last period, with Terry Blair and Norm Janke collecting the honors. Monroe 32 LaConner 0 Jerry Beringer, returning to the lineup after being out with an injury, scored the first touchdown on a thirty-nine yard run. Terry Blair plunged over for the second TD from the five yard line. Beringer ran another thirty-nine yards for the third score and Janke scampered twenty-six yards to add six more points to the score in the third period. The last score was made on a twenty seven yard pass play from Terry Blair to Dave Soth. Norbert Lang, Norm Glover, and Jerry Fessenden again led the Bearcats on defense, as they held the Braves from entering Monroe territory but once. TOP ROW, Left to right: Terry Bloir, Herman Har- riman, Allen Koremon, Jerry Fessenden, Rick Drivestuen, Jerry Beringer, Norbert Long, Mark Anderson, Fred Calhoun, Ted Donovan, Don Mon- son, Kenny Foye, Wes Howell, Mr. Cliff Gillies. Coach. BOTTOM ROW: Ron Wolfkill. Jerry Wolf- Beringer plunges against Sultan. Monroe 32 Darrington 0 Coach Gillies’ boys shocked visiting Darrington as Dave Soth rambled 55 yards for a touchdown on the first offensive play of the game. Later in the contest Norm Janke intercepted a pass in his own end zone and ran 101 yards for a touchdown. This was the longest run of the Snohomish County prep season. Berlinger plunged over off-tackle for another touchdown. The last touchdown was made by Ron Wolfkill in the fourth quarter, as he sneaked over from a yard out. The victory was equally credited to fine blocking of Norbert Lang, Fred Calhoun, and Mark Anderson. Oak Harbor 7 Monroe 6 A touchdown in the fourth quarter gave Oak Harbor their third straight win and broke the win streak of the Bearcats. Monroe scored first early in the game when Terry Blair took the ball over from the one-yard line after Jerry Beringer had set it up with a fifteen yard run. The Bearcats failed to make their try for point, 63 kill. Dove Weeks, Ed Bengston, Jerry McClellen. Steve Foy, Russell Austin, Joe Anderson, Gordon Gosser, Danny Mclnturff, Mike Widen. Jim Fous- sett, Max Crowell, Roy Jellison, Bruce Crowell, Vernon Soth, Bob Wieneke, Manager. which proved to be the deciding point of the final score. The winning point was made later in the fourth period when Oak Harbor pounded it over on a off-tackle play and made their conversion. The Bearcats can point with pride to their ends, Wes Howell and Jerry Fessenden, who kept the Wildcats inside all night. Monroe 1 9 Lake Stevens 7 Fighting back from their previous defeat, the Bear- cats clobbered Class A Lake Stevens. Norm Janke caught a 15 yard pass from quarterback, Terry Blair, and scampered 45 yards for the Bearcats' first touch- down. Lake Stevens tallied in the third quarter to bring the score to 13 to 7. Don Monson punched over the final score for the Bearcats. Monroe 0 Concrete 7 Even though the visiting Bearcats held the statistical balance over Concrete, the Lions shaded the Monroeites 7-0. The Bearcats outgained Concrete 159 to 138 net total yards, and 10 to 9 in first downs. The Concrete score came on an intercepted pass which was good for 30 yards and the only score of the game. Vern Soth, Ted Donovan, and Wes Howell played out- standing defense. Monroe 0 Sultan 7 A Sultan victory over the Bearcats came as a hard blow to the Monroeites who were celebrating their Homecoming. Sultan made their only touchdown in the third period. Another attempt was made in the four quarter, but the hard fighting Bearcats held on their own two yard line. Most of the playing was done in midfield out of both the Bearcats' and Turks’ danger zone. Monroe 7 Issaquah 0 Making their debut under the coaching of Cliff Gillies, who was starting his first year as head coach, the Bearcats defeated Class A Issaquah 7 to 0. The game’s lone touchdown was scored by sophomore Terry Blair. The TD was the result of the sustained drive for approximately 65 yards and was featured by the good blocking of all linemen. Monroe 6 Langley 6 The Bearcats and the Langley Falcons met on even terms at the Island school, but bad breaks denied the Bearcats a late victory drive. The touchdown was set up by sophomore Jim Foucett's interception of a pass, which he ran back to eight-yard line. Beringer returned to the game and, as Norm Glover cleared the way, scored the only Monroe TD. The Bearcats again threatened on the Falcons' three-yard line. During this game, a penalty and a fumble took two touchdowns from the luckless Bearcats. The Coaches’ Letter I feel fortunate in having had the opportunity to work with a bunch of guys who played football with the desire, hustle, and sportsmanship displayed by the '55 Bearcats. To the student body, adminis- tration, faculty, cheerleaders, and Bearcat boosters, we, the '55 squad, Mr. Fay, and I, wish to express our gratitude for traditional Monroe High spirit, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship it was our privilege to enjoy. TOP, left to Right: Dove Soth, Norm Janke, Terry Blair. BOTTOM: Allan Koreman. Jerry Wolfkill, Norm Fischer. TOP, Left to Right Hermon Harriman. Ted Donovan, Ed Bengston. Wes Howell BOTTOM: Mark Anderson, Roy Jellison, Vern Soth. The outstanding remembrances of the football Bearcats would fill pages. The fact that no opponent could score more than one touchdown against them, that five Bearcats were mention on All-Conference teams, that the season began with a five game win- ning streak, and that three Squad members gained play of the week statewide honors, provided con- sistently exciting football every Friday. These and the sportsmanship, cooperation, hard work, and team play of the 1955 Bearcat eleven are the things their coaches will long remember. As for the future, without a doubt the graduating seniors will be greatly missed; yet the remaining members of the 55 squad are capable of equalling the outstanding play of their graduating teammates. No coach could ask for a better group of fans or players to serve. We of the '55 squad hope we have been a group of which Monroe High School can be proud. Through the combined efforts of the '55 squad and student body, the Bearcats will continue the high standard of spirit and sportsmanship known through- out the state. The coaches wish to express their thanks to the squad members for always giving best efforts in all aspects of the game. They feel that without reserva- tion the Bearcats were a credit to their school, com- munity, and their parents. Norm Glover, Coptoin Norbert Long, Inspirotionol Player Mark Anderson, Mr. Hustle WE 37. 45. 44. 59. 43. 44. 42. 36. 54. 44. 31. 28. 45. 54. 48. 46. 58. 52. 67. 32. 45. Left to Right: Ron Raben, Sr.; Jerry Beringer, Sr.; George Valentine, Jr.; Dick Johnson, Jr.; Mark Anderson, Jr.; Ted Donovan, Jr.; Jim Stucky, Sr.; Terry Blair, Soph.; Howard Derifield, Sr.; Norm Janke. Soph.,- Dave Soth, Jr.; Bruce Crowell, Soph.,- Coach John Stahl. Basketball Varsity Schedule THEY Bothel __________________________34 Skykomish________________________48 Issaquah ________________________45 Bothel __________________________53 Granite Falls____________________39 Laconnor_________________________53 Granite Falls____________________44 Twin Cities______________________53 Lake Stevens ____________________41 Sultan___________________________55 Mt. Si .........................-58 Coupeville_______________________46 Langley__________________________48 .Twin Cities_____________________57 .Waterville _____________________56 .Skykomish_______________________45 .Concrete________________________53 .Oak Harbor______________________55 .Sultan__________________________50 .Darrington______________________55 .Friday Harbor___________________44 07 District Tournament WE THEY 46____________Coupeville________________61 43____________Sultan____________________68 ____Non League Games Crowell scores for the Bearcats. Roben fights for o rebound. Bearcats Lose Out At District Tournament Although the Bearcats stood low in league ploy this year, they were a young team showing hustle, courage, and sportsmanship in all their games. There were several highlights that will be remembered. The first part of the season they played Bothell twice, Issaquah and Mount Si once—all A League games. Having a 2-2 record in league play, the big game was the meeting with Twin Cities. Monroe entered the game as the underdog, lead- ing all the game, to be defeated in the closing minutes, 57-54. They became stronger by the end of the season, defeating Skykomish, Concrete, and Sultan. The Bearcats then played a thrilling game against Friday Harbor, winning 45-44, so again a chance to enter the District Tournament at Mt. Vernon presented itself. In tournament play Monroe lost out by dropping their first two games, the first to Sultan, whom they beat earlier in the season. The Monroe-Coupeville game was a good game up to the fourth quarter, when the Coupe- viHe Wolves gradually took the lead to win out over the Bearcats and dropped them from the tournament. Ron Roben. Senior Jerry Bermger, Senior Howard Derifield, Senior Center, Guard Center, Forward Guard Dove Soth. Junior Guord Ted Donovan. Junior Guard George Valentine. Junior Center Dick Johnson, Junior Center The Bearcats will lose only three Seniors: Jerry Beringer, Ron Raben, Howard Derifield, and there will be nine returning lettermen, so prospects fo 1956-1957 look rather promising. The basketball season was brought to a close by the annual Athletic Banquet, held to honor the athletes of Monroe High during the 55-56 season. The main speakers were John Cherberg and his guest, Pat Hayes. Cher- berg spoke on furthering your education. He said you went to college first to learn, then to play ball. This was the main point of his talk which he emphasized strongly. Jerry Beringer, pictured at the right, is being congrat- ulated by former University of Washington football coach, John Cherberg. Jim Stucky, Junior Center Mark Anderson. Junior Guard Terry Blair, Sophomore Guard Bruce Crowell, Sophomore Guard Norm Janke, Sophomore Forward 'B’ Squad Takes Tri-County Championship B’ Squad Schedule Monroe 27 38 Monroe 38 .. Monroe 27 40 Monroe 47... Monroe 34 27 Monroe 34... Monroe 35 23 Monroe 67... Monroe 43 27 Mon roe 44... Monroe 32 23 Monroe 37... Monroe 41.. 29 Monroe 33... Monroe 47 34 Monroe 50... Monroe 56 35 Monroe 44... Monroe 36 39 Monroe 50... BACK ROW: Manager- Neil 34 39 37 34 33 33 52 28 25 Bothell 35 Briggs, Roy Paulson, Dave Bjor- ling. Gory Drivstuen, Glen Albrecht, Bob Funk, Dole Nos- man. Coach Cliff Gillies. FRONT ROW: Dale Madill. Wayne Howell, Steve Fay. Gory Kelly. Dennis Johnson, Dave Weeks, Gordon Gosser. Herman Harriman. Coach Gillies conferring with his managers, Wayne Howell and Neil Briggs. 70 1ST I TOP ROW: Cooch Robert Foy. Roy Paulson, Dole Madill. Dove Bjorling Fred Calhoun, Mark Anderson. Doug Crowell, Tom Carver BOTTOM ROW: Max Crowell, Gary Osfer, Bruce Crowell, Norm Glover, Jerry Fessenden, Jerry Crowell. 1956 Baseball Mr. Hustle: Doug Crowell Inspirational Ployer: Coach: Robert Fay Dove Bjorling 1956 Schedule Monroe 5 10 Monroe 8 Granite Falls 9 Monroe 8 Sultan 12 Monroe 1 Darrington 2 Monroe 10 Sultan 8 Monroe 4 Granite Falls 9 Monroe 7 4 Monroe 2 8 Captain: Norm Glover 71 m Norberf Long jovelin discus, shot-put. Bili Clark jovelin. shot-puf. Jerry Beringer shot-put. discus. 220, relay. Howard Derifield relay, 100 220 Ron Raben pole vault, high jump, high hurdles. Ron Wolfkill 440. relay, broad jump. Don Mon son broad jump, low hurdles, pole vault, relays. Ted Donovan high jump, discu Manager Bob Wieneke; Coach. Cliff Gillies. J. Beringer breaks Monroe Field record: 220 in 23.3. Tri-County, D. Monson breaks Monroe Field, Tri-County records: 180 low hur- dles. R Roben places 1st in District. 8th in State: pole vault; breaks Tri- County B,' Monroe Field records: pole vault, 11 0 Relay team breaks Monroe Field, Tri-County “B records —1:35.85: State B —1:38.5 Herman Horriman javelin, discus, 880,440. Steve Fay 100. 440. broad jump. Jerry McClelland 880. high hurdles Dove Weeks broad jump, 100. low hurdles. Norm Janke Wayne Felix low hurdle, pole pole vault, mile, vault, 100, 200 relay. John Dodds shot-put. 220, 100 Jim Fausseft high hurdles, broad jump, high jump, pole vault. Ron Roben. Ron Wolfkill — Inspirational frocksters; Jerry Beringer—Captain; Hermon Horriman—Mr. Hustle. State B” Champs Bearcat frocksters win Lakeside Re- lays. R. Wolfkill breaks Tri-County record: 440—54.3. N. Lang places 1st in Pre-County meet: javelin. Monroe thinclads winn Pre-County meet 73 Mil� Miff L. to R.: Joe Moclnturff, Loundy Kasf, George Ohlsen, Gordon Gosser. Mike Cummings. Monroe Monitor Photo Dennis Johnson, Coach John Stahl, Dick Johnson. Bob Funk. Southern Division Champs Girls Tie For Championship STANDING: Morilyn Bloor, Joon Kerr. Donna Foxton, Sharon Merrick. Noncy Brommers. KNEELING: Potty Stephens. Sharon Roetasoender. Jean Jellison. PERSONALITIES M.H.S. Sweetheart LUCILLE SNOOZY Mr. Swoon HOWARD DERIFIELD (SONNY) Musically JEAN SMITH BILL CLARK RAE LYNN HOCUM NORM JENKE Best All Around Senior” NORBERT LANG JUUefo. The Be t Place to Shop . . . After All H L SPORTING GOODS WHOLESALE SPORTS EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTOR FOR WILSON SPORTING GOODS AL. ORSLAND 1703 HEWITT PHONI 3607 £vtxctt -Leading DR. PAUL. C. BAISDEN OPTOMETRIST Burnett Bros. Pay Ut am You atm Paid MONROE. WASH. Phoni BAvvicw 7721 CO� . WCTMORC AT HEWITT Everett. Wash. “CY” RICHARDS ENGINE BODY REBUILD CUSTOM BODY BUILDING Everett, Wash. Hiway 99 and 53rd Street Phone Highland 1155 CASCADE BARBER SHOP 114East Main A1 Hodgson G. Hinshaw COSTELLO’S Mmtitoi Hhaj� i ii Tin': 1‘Ykmt N.vtiu.xai. II. OK KVKRETT Mo mok,W. h n ■ WWTUN Merter f d«r� l R«� «r™ SystM lte«b«r F. ter,l Depo.lt Iiurarmc. Corporation Men's Wear Hewitt and Wetmore Everett Washington ) All 1 r Everything in VitZhroefuAa+vi SmaU Ua,her _ Umbrellas.. JluGGCuze. Slt n Umbrellas Recovered 2936 COLBY AVE. Trunks ♦ Luggsgp ♦ Repairing VcRETT° WASH PHONE BArviev 3521 Qebe ifci 2727 COLBY AVENUE EVERETT, WASHINGTON FINE FOOTWEAR! Congratulations from GISH’S SHOES Black and King 2803 Colby Everett, Wash. Everything In Office Equipment Everett Washington SPUDNUT SHOP Congratulations from Mr. Spudnut Next to the Post Office In Everett 2729 COLBY AVE Telephone BAyview 2181 EVERETT, WASH. ''Happy Days HOME SHOE STORE Next to First National Bank on Hewitt Ave. EVERETT YOU WILL FIND EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE AT BtMIN HARDWARE INC Monroe Washington Let Hamilton pay the bill CJ zme4 covers all types of insurance MONROE WASHINGTON STAN'S FURNITURE SERVICE the home of fine furniture •IF YOU CAN'T BUY IT. WE'LL BUILD IT Phone 2527 Monroe COAST TO COAST STORES Locally owned By Bob Fankhauser Everett 2631 Colby Washington SEARS ROEBUCK and CO. EVERETT, WASHINGTON Your ONE-STOP Shopping Center (WfiftiWci 27)b Colby CEAar 271b Best wishes to the Class of ’56 from the MONROE AUTO DEALERS Don’s Chevrolet Ralph Minor Motors Schilaty Brothers New and used cars, trucks, and parts. DR. A. M. ZAREMBA Dentist Monroe Washington Best Wishes to the Class of'56 COOK RADIO TV Monroe Phone 4327 Washington £ arbour’s HOME APPLIANCES 2717 COLBY AVENUE EVERETT, WASHINGTON Best of luck to the class of 56 MONROE GOLF COURSE Len and Bess Schrag Monr DON H. CLARKE Shell Distributor Washington Best Wishes to the PRICE-RITE GROCERY Cla ss of ’56 SNOW-KING DAIRY Monroe CUMMINGS BROS. Wash. featuring S. W. Fine Foods Garden Fresh Vegetables Lucille Streissguth Henry Buss Neil McCaffery CAMP-RILEY DRUG PY4-2231 A Swell Store in a Swell Town DRUGS GIFTS Monroe Wash. Prescriptions Our Specialty Monroe USED FURNITURE MART We buy, sell, and trade furniture, appliances, and hardware. Monroe______________________________Wash. Students Earn Awards Wash. Coach Gillies presenting football letters and Annual editor, Ann Erickson, presenting Yearbook Staff Coach Stahl presenting bosket- certificates. Achievement plaque to Mr. Frank. ball letters and certificates. THE SNACK BAR Get vour hamburgers and chili at THE SNACK BAR Orpha Baldwin, Prop. Monroe Wash. UNION OIL COMPANY • • • • O. E. Jameson, Distributor Monroe Washington Best wishes to the Class of 56 B. G. SERVICE Dr. MINARD ALLISON Monroe Washington Monr Wash. STOKELY AND VAN CAMP, INC. Monroe, Washington KEN’S RICHFIELD Service Station Monroe, Wash. Always Service with a Smile! UIOLFKILL Manufacturers of Poultry Dairy Feeds MONROE Phone SNOHOMISH 2491-2911 9222 V. W. DIME STORE Everything you need Monroe Washington Congratulations to the Class of 56 CAMPBELL’S FAMILY SHOE STORE Monroe Washington Best wishes to the Class of 1956 LARRY’S FOOD STORE and IRVING’S MARKET Monroe Washington SKINNER’S MILK BAR Monroe, Wash. MONROE MOTORS The finest in car mechanics and repairs Monroe Washington Lee Kirby AVALON THEATER Monroe Wash. EARL MEYER COMPANY A Safe Place to Buy Used Cars 27 Years of Fair Dealing 2920 Rucker Avenue BAyview 1590 Everett, Washington O. K. SUNDRIES QUALITY SERVICE AND QUALITY FOOD JAY’S BAKERY Monroe, Wash. Compliments to the L WHITFIELD AND SON INSURANCE REAL ESTATE MONROE, WASHINGTON J OS r-E N ’S Since 1897 MILADY’S FROCK SHOP featuring Carter, Graff Joan Marie, Jantzen Nelly Don, Munsingwear Ship ’n Shore, Pendleton L'Aiglon, Coro Costume Jewelry Monroe Wash. CARLSON SONS LUMBER TRUCKING Monroe Wash. I’ll Meet You at AL’S CAFE! Monroe Wash. WASH PLATT DOLLOFF MOTORS Everett Wash. Plymouth Dodge Belter Values al '-uZKi'lfa’W Qeuse y. DIAMONDS—WATCHES—GIFTS Phone 3477 Monroe Washington WHEELER'S Radio Shop Phone 3852 Monroe Better Values at WAGNER VERNA’S EVERGREEN INN Where you are Rlways Welcome Steven’s Pass Highway Monroe Wash. FARMERS IS- THE WEST’S LEADING WRITER OF AUTOMOBILE and TRUCK INSURANCE MONROE HARDWARE Cliff Foxlon Monroe Wash. Best Wishes to Class of'56 NEWT’S CHEVRON SERVICE Steven’s Pass Highway Monroe Wash. NORTHWEST OFFICE MACHINES Everett W ash.