Monticello High School - Panther Yearbook (Monticello, IA)

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Q 0 1st row: I. Smith, Welter, Mardorf, Aitchison, Gerdes, Bartlett, Stuhler, York, Maire, Kuhns, Mrs. Bone ,2nd row L. Hetiield, Seehusen, Jergensen,, Bohlken, Reinets, Jacobs, Bender, Thomas, Hoult, Schilt, Condit, E, Nicoll 3rd row! Newton, Hayen, Fitzsimnions, Gesie, Thoeni, Decker, Zimmerman, Heiken, Walker, Schneider, Guyan, Balster 4th row: Hackbarth, Seehusen, Skelley, Adamson, Lubben, Kiburz, Aldrich, Schoon, Diers, Schrader 5th row: Otten, Messerli, Kuehl, Finson, Hintz, Schrader, Benson, Folkers, Eggers, McCurdy, Clark. l Q lst row: Brokens, Brokaw, Behrends, Aitchison, Fairbanks, Wilson, Hinrichs, Null 2nd row: Heiken, Heiken, Walker, Condit, Dirks, Kehren, Veitch, Mrs. Ross 3rd row: Jurgensen, Young, Zimmerman, Stuhler, Thomas, Hoult, Schrader, Balster, Guyan 4th row: P. Seehusen, J. Seehusen, Schrader, Diers, Kuhns, McCurdy, Folkers, Egger

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CLASS HISTORYl The class of '46 started its great career in school in September, 1934 as first graders. It was rather trying for them to be away from their mothers all day but they soon became used to it. The class included such famous well-loved, well-known personages as Theona Aldrich, Glen Appleby, Delphia Balster, Betty Bartlett, Lois Clark, Colleen Maire, Carleta Morning, Bob Otten, Harry Reade, JoAnn Schneider, Irma Ann Schoon, Clarice Siebels, Bob Thoeni, Louise York, Dick Skelley, and Irma Jean Pic- kett. There they began to learn the great arts of read- ing, writing and arithmetic. Well-it was something anyhow to be able to read and write your name and count to fifty. In second grade they also learned to brush their teeth and all about personal appearances-things long since forgotten. Finally reaching third grade they met a strong do- minanting force, Miss Iverson C 0ld Hickory in per- sonj. Of course they gained knowledge and skill but they learned to obey strict orders. After basic training they moved to fourth grade. Expecting to find a year of leisure they were faced with the great problems of division and multiplication. Not only that but the instructor was a little strict here. For their mothers at Christmas they created beautiful artistic shellaced paper plates. After Christmas the plates were hidden in the attic but they had tried hard. The following year they moved to the fifth grade where they began masterful literary careers by writing poems amd some of them were even put in the Cedar Rapids super. One of the most excellent ones was composed by obby Thoeni. It went like this- My Mother Who is it that's so loving and kind? Who is the one that makes me mind? Who is it that keeps me clean and neat? 'Tis'my mother, true and sweet. One of the most important years in the life of the class of '46 was the last year of being downstairs. Just the thought of going upstairs was enough to pull most of them through. fThe teacher probably had a little part in getting them to work.J Before they knew it seventh grade was upon them and it was rather hard for those inexperienced young child- ren to get settled down in the exciting new world. One of the most bewildering moments was between classes when they went to different rooms and teachers. During eighth grade, Science held many wonders for the group when they studied the human body' and cut up a pig's eye. After finally pulling through t ey began to think they could do anything. The outstanding teacher that year was Miss Marjorie James because she used to read them many interesting stories which they will never forget. They certainly didn't miss music the next year when they became freshmen. It was nice not to be known as a number and to be called freshmen. A whole flock of county students join- ed them that year and really swelled their en ollmient. Those coming in from the country were: Mary sLou Al- lamand, Elinor Bartcls, Lucille Bartels, Elaine Behrends, Lorraine Buol, Carol Caspers, Vivian Englebart, Beverly Harms, Mary Lou Hein, Phillis Heyen, Bill Hintz, Dorothy Jacobs, Ken Kiburz, Gene Kuehl, Paul Ladehoff, Joyce Lange, Helen Mardorf, Betty Lou Null, Phyllis Null, Audrey Oltmann, Rose Shilt, Madge Schneider, Max Schrader and Helen Welter. By that time they were getting into the swing of social and school. life by being ln va lous clubs and being able to stay longer at ifhe school dances. The girls still outnumbered the boys in spite of the new class members from the country. As sophomores they were getting to be old hands in the game but the war had taken two of their class mem- bers, Al Pierce and Carroll Schneider, who joined the navy. Some of the class participated in one act plays and Ken already was a star on the football team. Eleventh grade found them slightly more mature isometimes everyone wonderedl but at least they were up to their necks in work. The Student Council got off to a flying start with Irma Schoon as president and Gene Kuehl and Louise York, who served as secretary, were the class representatives. You Cart Take It With You was presented by the class. It brings back many juicy memories but even so the play was a huge success. Talent really showed up in the Junior-Senior banquet. The theme was a Chinese Nightclub and by the end of the evening some of the bright students were talking Chinese. One of the highlights was Irma Schoon's shiner which she received while helping decorate the community build- ing the night before the big event. Some of the hard working juniors almost made fortunes by selling maga- zines and the party given by the losers was very success- ful. Some people believe in Santa Claus but they really think Dick Skelley played a good St. Nicholas. The pre- sents were very expensive and beautiful-ranging from a penny to a whistle. Dick Skelley, Bob Thoeni, Gene Kuehl, Bob Otten, and Ken Kiburz won letters for being on the football squad, and Frank Fitzsimmons and Ken Kiburz received basketball letters. Bill Hintz earned a track letter. We almost forgot, one of the bright high- lights of the class was the coming of Mr. Eells and those famous flashy ties which helped brighten the junior year. Bob Steiner, Art Bohlken and George Hanssen 'left for service and girls were getting worried with hardly any men left. The last year they were seniors, the best year and yet the most hated one to see go by. This year the Student Council was headed by Gene Kuehl, with Bob Otten, Irma Schoon and Carol Caspers as the class representatives. Ken Kiburz was the football captain this year, and Frank Fitzsimmons and Gaylen Hayen were great stars in the sports field. Margaret Condit finally worked up to be- come editor of Philombnte, and Betty Eggers served as reporter, while Louise York and Audrey Oltmann were typists. The band was supported by many of the seniors and the vocal department overflowed with talented 12th graders. Irma Ann Schoon became the first Homesom- ing Queen, not to mention her being president of M Club. The president of the class was Dick Skelley who had served for two years. We, as the author of this book, decide to at least write Mr. Shannon's name in it for he was around all the time these young students were struggling so hard to get through. As a summary, the Class of '46 did its share to support Monti High. They graduated hoping their fellow schoolmates will have the wonderful times, as well as the hard work that they have had.