Moundridge High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Moundridge, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1958 volume:

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In the dust covered annual you will find a portrayal of high school life and a glimpse of your youthful activities. As you put the Wildcat back into its old familiar spot, you will think back of all the pleasant times you have had-the understanding hearts-the ever patient teachers and all the other activities which pertained to high school days. The staff sincerely hopes that you will enjoy your '58 Wildcat. It is our pleasure to present it to you. TABLE OF CONTENTS Autumn - 3 Winter - 9 Spring - 15 Organizations - 27 Personnel - 33 i . il , iw - f I A gizffise. my-,cm ,. k A 1. wmiwk .gi AH,-, 5-Lgywi , Mm, -'-:far- ' A -X ,. Z g,.svw'fr'a'f1f+xxm 1- -:-f-1 1 52 gf r- A - 1 V 1 L , E9f2s1w1aff'w'1i 'ef L L L ' '- wg- Iggy-1 3-V'-1.',y V g 'flvjfig' 'A . V , V . 'S-M -' .. 'f,QQ-11.,gpg-fQF1i'?f5Sg-'flxz 5 -'EWXQ MM, , . Y V -, , ,f . . .5 , ,. .. n , if MCM inww-fr H - ' 5 1 :31 , ?'5iTQ-2fQ,3fif,1. V , 5 . , , . A,,h g,gQ?zgQ:,f,g1 K5 w mm, m w , 'ska' , 4 4 5' ,f-4,1 ' ,f , yggfggp, 1, gg. QQ ' V A ,. u 'gwgfr dg-5 ,6 ,AW f 'L X ' 3 X50 fmifwi JH' ST f'L3'1ar:f-fz.I,,v Wx Ms, ff. '.: ': nz: :. 1 : ,.' '.i':5 'E- ':7.frwf -f.-1 5 . f'f'4W' my-1, rw, -gf V L, Y Queen Elected in Sepjremlber' Jeanette Krehbiel was elected May Queen by the student body. In order to bestow the school's highest Royalty honor upon the May Queen she was chosen at the beginning of the year before basketball and football queens were elected. Besides being an attendant to the McPherson May Queen at All Schools Day , Jeanette was honored at a school party. lene is crowned by captain Daniel. ooilzclll Royalty Charlene Moddelmog reigned as queen at the football homecoming game. The game was played with Nickerson on October 11. Queen Charlene was escorted to the throne by captain Daniel Wedel. Attendants, Velma Hoyer and Marilyn Goebel, were accompanied by co-captains Dick Gaeddert and Glenn Rupp. Sarah and Allen Goering acted as crown and football bearers. The highlight of the game was an 80-yard run by Don Wedel, senior letterman. This was the only touchdown made by the Wildcats in the homecoming tilt. Don Wedel is headed for the goal post as he executes the play which produced the 'cats' only TD. Several Panthers are in hot pursuit. Captain and Queen, along with football and crown bearer, march past gridders. The Royal Kiss. Queen Char- First Row: Mr. Galle, Dick Gaeddert, Glenn Rupp, Melvern Ratzlaff, Daniel Wedel, Duane Mod delmog, Keith Goering, Gib Burgan, Mr. Loy. Second Row: Sherwin Schrag, Philip Ratzloff, Mark Sander, Gerald Hensley, Wayne Goermg Tom Voth, Vaughn Gravber, Calvin Unruh, Nelson Durst. Third Row: Jewell Beard, Ivan Welty, Kenneth Vogts, George Toews, Clark Graber, 'Steve Kauf man, Tim Rupp, Roger Vogts. Fourth Row: -Keith Vogts, Bryce Goering, Brooks Harder, Richard Stucky, Mark Rupp Randolph Krehbiel, Robert Parks, Dwight Moddelmog, Galen Wedel, Gficlciefj Place. Slxlk in Sialfxdivxgs Coach Gilbert Galle, and assistant, Harvey Loy. MKL FOOTBALL STANDINGS Haven Pretty Prairie Nickerson Buhler Moundridge Halstead Burrton Inman Wins Losses Ties 7 0 0 5 l 1 4 3 0 4 ' 3 0 3 4 0 2 5 0 1 5 1 0 7 0 Football toughies receive a lec- MHS and Crusader captains are No. 38-'Dick Gaeddert gains yardage ture at half time in the dressing introduced -by official before the with the pigskin with the aid of an room. game gets underway. excellent block by an unidentified Wildcat as Jewell Beard follows the 1 action. , l 1 Moundridge gridders ended the season with an 3 - 5 record. They opened the season with a 20 - 7 loss to Marion in a non-league contest. League play began with a thrilling 7 - 6 victory over Halstead. On October 11, before a honie- i coming crowd, the 'Cats lost a thriller to Nickerson 7 - 6. This was followed by 40 - 7 and 32 - 2 blastings by Haven and Pretty Prairie, respectively. 1 The Wildcats returned to the winning way by defeating Inman 13 - 0, 1 however, Buhler proved too powerful as they whitewashed the 'Cats 48 - 13. l At the close of the season the Burrton game was forfeited by the Eagles be- cause of influenza. The five losses do not prove that MHS had an unsuccessful season. Many l sophomores saw action, which indicates that Moundridge might be doing p well in the future. 1 The second team played several games during the season, as did the freshmen. Cal Unruh and Don Wedel show evidence of pre-game tension as they emerge from the dressing room. s SENIOR LETTERMEN Mel Ratzlaff, guard: Daniel 1 Wedel, endg Dick Gaeddert, endg Glenn Rupp, tackle. osunQLe-- - .- Initiates demonstrate their wearing apparel as they are rounded onto the stage and paraded be- fore the stud-ent body. ' evxiofg Initiate. Ffeslrxmevx The usual laughs and embarassments were experienced on October 3, when fifty-four freshmen were initiated by the seniors. The freshman boys appeared in school with their jeans above their knees, hose, and overshoes, and wore their mother's hats. The girls wore their father's overalls inside out, aprons heels, no makeup, and swim caps. The day was climaxed with an assembly at which time the green freshmen performed for the entire student body. The new teachers were also initiated into the realm of MHS. Rob Parks and Marilyn Stucky feed each other with 'baby bottles while blindfolded. Joyful seniors look on. V upxvxci time Band lblclyeci Qvxn First Row: Vicki Mobray, Judilee Goering, Pat Goering, Jocelyn Graber. Second Row: Donna We: del, Kay Wedel, Karen Morlok, Charlene Goering, Wanita Stucky. Third Row: Judith Goebel, Ty- rus Kaufman, Barbara Lehmberg, Brooks Harder, Lanny Stucky, Dean Sperling. Fourth Row: Lois Schumacher, Vaughn Graber, Tom Voth, Mark Sander, Phil Taff. Fifth Row: Judy Krehbiel Nel- son Durst, Wanda Goering, Marilyn Goebel, Pam -Kaufman, Carolee Goering, Sixth Row: Brenda Adrian, Sandra Stucky, Twila Sehrag, Kathleen Goering, Wayne Goering. Seventh Row: Char- lotte Schrag, Pam Adrian, Sue Burditt, Karlyn Stucky, Lois Schrag, Kenneth Lohrentz, James Stucky, Galen Wedel, Steve Kaufman, Theora Pauls, Johnnie -Penner, -Mr. Lanning. r -Q LH , - , I Q , -- , 5 X. ' X m ix giwgjn,-w-,gf-Lk My Q., - , . , . , , N., .,,-ivfgw, 'ggi .lf ,nf ' V, I I . ' -1 P ' '- S L' fiifsff .4 kg . 4, . , , X , K rg K -. ., 52 ., 4- - .yn ww f ., Q eu ' if ' Q ' 7 ' A 5 ,Af M ' 2 52 Q f x A 1 : I 'Rx' X K x 'X N ,AwL4...., if Q x K fx. A +1 K ,Q - Ti .. ma 4 1 -yn 1 Li Q - Q i zap . 2 Z1 ff? if , , gg 3 Q 2 fi 2 Debaters strike a familiar pose as they Debaters relax in their motel. prepare to depart for a debate tourna- ment. Debaiefg Cai' ixnfe. FIVXYBS TYOP ie.5 Moundridge High School debaters participated in another successful year of debate. Three trophies were won during the course 'of the season. The squad entered eight tournaments: Winfield, Fredonia, Hutchinson, Garden City, Derby, Emporia, and Class A District and State. Kay Ann Krehbiel and Kenneth Lohrentz won second place honors at Gar- den City and third at Hutchinson. Kay Ann, Kenneth, Wanita Stucky, Kay Wedel, and Janet Wedel comprised the state team. After winning second place at the Class A district tourney, this team tied for third in state competition. 1957 - '58 marked the first year of Class A competition. The squad won 67 of 123 decisions-5896. Kay Ann Krehbiel and Kenneth Lohrentz, with the best record, won 7595 of all debates in which they par- ticipated. Front Row: James Goering, Kenneth Lohrentz, Kay Ann Krehbiel, Janet Wedel. Back Row: Kay Wedel, Wen dell Kaufman, Karlyn Stucky, Wanita Stucky, Pam Adrian, Coach Edwin R. Stucky. we . g'Q?Qrf+f?Wa xii' Li 2333 w V W , 4..t: A M www. -vy I , Q A'- -f X Y H--1 V-:zum HE-ii -f QH7f 5? W xfiwm A, neaefz ,.4ggJ,-A , fx , fgfiacfi M ' A, ,, . Vw.g,i.iQ i , I - -22' 'L Q - 511.45 , . . . ,... V, m...,,,k 5, 1 A , ,gp cya I -ww : 4. In W if my Zfu L 'sm V ' ,ggi Hg. UQ? , X, 1 ,, WL K ,fmm ,,., Vw V f, ,-,- MM , G, ., A+ 5, W, ,, ff f ,K 2 575 My ,yffgy ggi M. f 4 f , l1LwsQf K K , mgm,-ggqi, f 11 1 . www wif: . z 1 V mf:-ffL1i!g,i'Y Wxcfgg 2' if Top Row, left to right: Mr. Galle, Ass't. Coachg Calvin Unruh, Larry .Buller, Daniel Wedel, Duane Moddelmog Kenneth Vogts, Mr. Loy, Coach Bottom Row: Danny Stucky, Nelson Durst, Keith Goering, Clark Graber, Jerroll Goebel, Roger Vogts, Man ager. ndefalassmen Show Good fpfoslze. lg This year's basketball team compiled a rather unimpressive 2 - 17 season record, placing seventh in the Mid-Kansas League. Both wins were recorded in league play. The first five consisted of one senior and four juniors. Underclassmen made up the bulk of the squad, which indicates a more successful future. Mondridge was host to the Class A District Tournament in which six other schools participated. Earlier in the year the 'Cats placed fourth with losses to Clearwater and Andale in the Halstead Invitational. Coach Harvey Loy nmed the following lettermen: Daniel Wedel, Nelson Durst, Jerrolll Goebel, Keith Goering, Duane Moddelmog, Danny Stucky, Larry Buller, Calvin Unruh, and Kenny Vogts. SEASON RECORD MHS 29 Marion 48 MHS 46 Ellinwood 63 M. K. L. SEASON RECORD MHS 46 Halstead 38 MHS 18 Buhler as W MHS 42 Haven 66 Haven 13 MHS 38 Inman 39 MHS ss Burrton 70 Inman 9 MHS 49 Nickerson 66 - - MHS 41 Clearwater 59 Pretty Pralne 9 MHS 36 Andale 43 Burrton 8 MHS 52 Pretty Prairie 59 . MHS 57 Halstead 54 Nlckerson 8 MHS 31 Buhler 50 Buhlgr 7 MHS 43 Haven 73 , MHS 62 . Nickerson 74 Moundndge 2 Inman MHS 49 Marion 65 MHS 51 Pretty Prairie 60 MHS 45 1 Burrton 52 - '-Q -- ,V .a5.t. , .- an -3 i ,.. L. MLS '69 ,..4i L.. V x W3 P4 1 231 , M W Dia The Nativity is presented in a Christmas assembly sponsored by the student council. The male sex learns the culinary art in Boys Home Ec., a new cl-ass this year. . Tom Kruse and- Dorothy Wedel, named Mr. and Miss Courtesy by the faculty, are awarded trophies by -Stuco President ,....g1S W I N T E R K I, fm.. r s N A P s The tree in front of the outer office and junior girls pr-oudly admiring' their gifts reflect Christmas spirit. l Sue Ratzloff and Margaret Grundman, cooks, served delicious food to 110 stu- dents and teachers every day. Janitors Omer Rupp and Bertrand Dix-ks strike a pose in the boiler room. The pep band renders fine music at all home basketball games. 5 I X Q Q 32 I i 4 5 E 1 M X E D C H 0 R U S First Row, left to right: Keith Vogts, Richard Stucky, Patsy Krehbiel, Jeanette Krehbiel,' Wanita Stucky, Judy Kreh- hiel, Mr. Lanning. Second Rofw: Dean Sperling, Steve Kaufman, Wanda Goering, Velma Hoyer, Carolee Goer- ing, Pam Adrian. Third Row: Randy Krehbiel, Kenneth Rupp, Calvin Unruh, Johnnie Penner, Marlanne Stucky, Marlene Stucky, Barbara Lehmberg, Sharon Goering, Shirley Schmidt. Fourth Row: Gilbert, .Burgan, Danny Stucky, Harold Zerger, 'Mark Rupp, Karen Schrag, Marilyn Goebel, Carol Goering, Susan Hlgglns, Kathleen Goering, Charlene Moddelmog. MKL Dist. State MKL Dist. State Boys Quartet II II Vocal Solos Mixed Ensemble II II Kay Ann Krehbiel III II Triple Trio II II Wanita Stucky II II Girls Ensemble II II Karlyn Stucky III I II Clarinet Quartet II II Doris Fliekner II Saxophone Quartet II II Keith Vogts II II Trombone Quartet II II Ira Anders I I III Trumpet Trio I II Phil Ratzloff II Clarinet Trio I I II Ronald Stucky II II Gifls Giee First Row: Wanda Goering, Karen Schrag, -Marlene Stucky, Carol Schrag, Mrs. Krehbiel, instructor, Dorothy Wedel, Judilee Goering, Norma Durst, and Vicki Mobray. 'Second Row: Pam Adrian, Pat Wedel, Marilyn Stucky, Marianne Stucky, Sharon Goering, Delores Goering, Charlene Goering, Jocelyn Graber, Jane Becker, Shirley Stucky, 'Gwen Goering, Jeanette Krehbiel, Third Row: Marilyn Goebel, Velma Hoyer, Twila Schrag, Patsy Krehbiel, Renetta Stucky, Sandra Stucky, Lois Schrag, Marlene Gehring, Judith Goebel, Theora Pauls, Donna Ewy, Shirley Schmidt, Lois Schumacher, Judith Preheim, Charlotte Schrag, Judy Schrag. Fourth Row: Wanita Stucky, Carolee Goering, Susan Higgins, Carol Goering, 'Kathy Goering, Sherrill Schrag, Judy Kreh- biel, Doris Flickner, LaVerna Gehring, Pam Kaufman, Charlene Moddelmog, Barbara Lehmberg, Janet Wedel, Ilgelilai Sciqhbrag, Bonnie Toews, Delaine Stucky, Twila Hoyer, Connie Hirsehler, Karlyn 'Stucky, Doris Stucky, ay re le. First Row: Kay Wedel, Kay Krehbiel, Doris Flickner, 'Shirley Stucky, Lois Schumacher, Sherwin Schrag, Brooks Harder. Second Row: 4Karlyn 'Stucky, LaVerna Goering, Delila Schrag, Doris Stucky, Jocelyn Graber, Dorothy We- del, Delaine Stucky, Galen Wedel, 'Kenneth Lohrentz. Third Row: Charlotte Schrag, Mark Sander, Tommy Kruse, Glenn Rupp, Ronnie Stucky, Tim Rupp. Fourth Row: Connie Hirschler, Marlene Gehring, Lois 1Schrag, Judith Goebel, Pam Kaufman, Sandra Stucky, Eddie Strausz, Wayne Goering, Ira Anders, Dick Gaeddert, Kerry Krehbiel, Phillip Ratzloff. MKL Dist. State MKL Dist. State Tom Voth icorneti I I II Kathleen Goering Ksaxophonel II Vaughn Graber fcornetb III Sandy Stucky Csaxophoneb II II Galen Wedel ftromboneb II II Brooks Harder fclarinetl I I II Steve Kaufman Ctromboncl III Wayne Goering Csaxophonel I I II Kenneth Lohrentz Csousaphonel I I II Pam Adrian itenor saxophone? II II Mark Sander CcelloJ I I II Mixed Chorus II I Pamela Kaufman fpianol II III Girls Glee I I Judy Krehbiel Cpianoj I II Boys Glee III II Kay Wedel fpianoj II Band III Il Boy, Glee Cm, First Row: Roger Vogts, Richard Stucky, Edwin Schrag, Bryce Goering, Kay Wedel, pianist, Brooks Harder, Sherwin Schrag, Roland Stucky, Tim Rupp. Second Row: Norman Kuhn, Darrell Davis, Leander Graber, Dean. Sperling, Gerald Strausz, Galen Wedel, Phillip Ratzloff, Dwight Jantz, Stanley Ediger. Third Row: Keith Goerlng, Steven Kaufman, Lanny Stucky, Gordon Goebel, Danny Stucky, James Goering, Dwight Goering, Charles Hoyer, 'George Toews, Robert Parks, Edward Strausz, Gerald -Hensley, Wayne Goering and Mr. Lan- nmg. .Fourth Row: Kenneth Rupp, ,Randolph Krehlbiel, Roger Vogts, Mark Rupp, Gib Burgan, Calvin Unruh, Johnnie Penner, Harold Zerger, Steve Goering, Dwight Moddelmog, Thomas Kruse, Glenn Rupp, Don Vogts, Kenneth Lohrentz, Mark Sander, Ira Anders, Earl Ewy, Robert Rupp, Kerry Krehbiel, Dick Gaeddert. T IH,H W!Zi 5 M iss. yi E M PIANO SOLOS-Judy Krehbiel, Kay We- del, Pamela Kaufman Cseatedj. ' r CLARINET an 5 QUARTET- Barbara if Lehmberg, Kay Wedel, gs, ii Wanita Stucky, Judith S 5? Goebel. Barbara, Kay l J TROMBONE Q-UARTET-Galen Wedel, Steve Kaufman, Johnnie Penner, Theora Pauls. if WOODWIND SOLOS-Brooks Har- der, Pamela Adrian, Wayne Goering, Kathleen Goering, Sandy Stucky, VOCAL SOLOS-Front Row: Keith Vogts, Karlyn Stucky, Doris Jean Flickner. Second Row: Wanita Stucky, Phil Ratzloff, Ira Anders, Kay Ann Krehbiel. lNot pictured, Ronald Stuckyj. 'the clarinet trio. and Judith composed ' TRUMPET TRIO-Vaughn Graber, Tom Voth, Phil Taff. BRASS SOLOSH-Tom Voth, Steve Kaufman, Galen Wedel, Vaughr Graber, Kenneth Lohrentz. Wendell Kenneth Kay Ann Janet Pamela Kenneth Kay Ann Kay Kaufman Lohrentz Krehbiel Wedel Adrian Lohrentz K1-ehbiel Wedel Extemp. 'Extemp. Mansc. Mansc. Inform. Inform. Oration Oration MKL II I I I MKL I I I II DIST I II III DIST I II I II STAT-E II STATIE -I I MKL DIST STATE 20 Velma Judy Karlyn Carol Sherril Hoyer Krehbiel Stucky Goering Schrag I I II III II I II II II lbic-.hired Elo mance. The forensics team, under the direction of Edwin Stucky, competed in three festivals. They finished second in the Mid-Kansas League festival held in Moundridge February 11. Haven won the sweep- stakes. The district meet was held at Haven March 9 - 10. The small number of entries receiving highly superior ratings at the district festival does not in- dicate a poor showing, since competition was keen. The state contest was held at Kansas University April 12. The contest play, The Blue Teapot , was presented under the direction of Maryan Harder. It was given several times in addition to the festivals. Participants will never forget the long hours spent in preparation nor the tension in waiting for re- sults. Velma Hoyer, Sherwin Schrag, Wendell Kaufman and Judy -Kreh-biel composed the one-act play east. The play received a II rating' at both league and district festivals. FFA ROYALTY: Wanda Goering, Attendantg Queen Lois Schragg Nancy Niehage, attendant. ois Salfxfag Crowned Qlfxalztef QXIQBYX Lois Schrag was crowned F.F.A. Queen by the chapter president, Gary Stucky, at the annual F.F.A. banquet, April 21. Attendants Wanda Goering and Nancy Niehage were escorted by Jerroll Goebel and VVendell Kaufman, respectively. F.F.A. members presented their own banquet program instead of following the tradition of having a guest speaker. Candidates are pictured with their escorts, Wendell Kaufman Gary Stucky, Jerroll Goebel. Sherwin -Schrag strikes an unusual pose as he and other FFAw1fl'imbers decorate the old gym for the banquet. 21 Barbara, Velma and Dorothy play :ards in a relaxed position to ielp pass the time on the long Lrip. Bridal Cave's Beauty P evxior' Trip Kirkwood Lodge. Oasis or Revlon? Senior girls pose with George, the Ante! bus driver. Twenty-two seniors, sponsors, the bus driver and his wife, pose for their picture in the terrace room. st Row: 'Gib Burgan, Keith Goering, Vaughn Graber, Jerroll Goebel, Clark Graber, Nelson Durst. ond Row: Calvin Unruh, Kenny Vogts, Duane Moddelmog, Dick Gaeddert, Ivan Welty, Larry Bulier, Ro- t Boese. ,rd Row: Brooks Harder, Randy Krehbiel, Bob Parks, Dwight Moddelmog, Jerry Strausz, Bryce Goering. urth Row: Steve Kaufman, Mark Rupp, Phil Ratzloff, Tom Kruse, George Toews, Galen Wedel, Johnnie Pen- Qivxclerfmerx Make Good Slfxowirx Under the direction of Coach Gib Galle and as- sistant Harvey Loy, the Moundridge thin-clads par- ticipated in the Emporia Relays. Buhler Invitational, Haven Invitational, and the League Meet at Buhler in which they placed fifth. The final track meet was the state regional at Hutchinson. Dick Gaeddert, high and low hurdles. Jerroll Goebel, 220g Robert Boese, 880, Keith Clark Graber, high jumpg Kenny Vogts, javeling Goering, 440. Nelson Durst, broad jump, pole vault. Speaker Richard Hrdlicka addresses audience at the athletic banquet held April 12. anclxxetg Qlimax ocicd Activities The long hours of planning and arranging a banquet will long be remembered: the committee meetings, preparing decorations and programs, contacting a speaker, arranging the program, cutting classes .... The athletic banquet was held in the new gym April 12. It was given in honor of MHS athletes by the pep club. The seniors were honored at the annual Junior-Senior banquet at the Elks Lodge in Newton, May 10. The Keynotcrs provided humorous entertainment. L Junior class president, Sher- win Schrag, was toastmaster at the junior-senior banquet. Feet tell the story as a casual air is displayed. 23 l -.az.1q.1.g.1u-1 As usual, it's Jocelyn. 'ee Youefsell A5 Qllfxefg See. You Stan Ediger demonstrates how to get a potato into a wastbasket at the all- school party. A night of music, frock, food and faces-May 13. We Wear Short Shorts Developing What? Jewell beams with a halo while Wayne beams at Wanda. .Velma Hoyer: Valedictorian and Qood Kenneth Lohrentz: Co-salutatorian Jeanette Krehbiel: Co-salutatorian citizenship girl. and good citizenship boy. X p wevxty-irive. emiorfs Awafded Diplomas At commencement exercises May 20, the twenty-five seniors were awarded their diplomas after 4 years of hard work. Rev. Harry K. Zeller, McPher- son, delivered the commencement address. On the basis of grade point average Velma Hoyer was awarded Vale- dictory honors. Kenneth Lohrentz and Jeanette Krehbiel shared Salutatory honors. Velma and Kenneth were declared 1958 good citizenship girl and boy. Faculty members select on the basis of all-around good school citizenship, self-discipline, grades, helpfulness and' general attitudes. Don Wedel, Jeanette Krehbiel, Laural Koelm, Barbara Lehmberg, Harold Zerger, Velma Hoyer, Melverne Ratzlaff, Charlene Moddelmog, Edward Strausz, Marilyn Goebel, Daniel Wedel, Erlene Holdefman, Richard Gaeddert, Phyllis Stucky, Donald Vogts, Dorothy Wedel, Kerry Kreh-biel, Karen Schrag, Earl Ewy, La Verna Gehring, Ken- neth Lohrentz, Delaine Stucky, Gary 'Stucky, Harry Voth, Dwight Jantz. W , , - gf 932,H3531-SW-'Q-n'f 112,-vzwa..,pg-sflfsqvf-w - 'cfssfvfffi:QAM-f1i:fWsYZ:,f ga 2:-2 1.-V42-Q , . , U --1 nf, ww, . Z , ,. . . A .,I,.fff,z,,f1-3mg,Nmf. 15m. f .f -Q.-.EQ 'ri A l 'E ' . . K Z X' f ' ,sinh f i ' A ,f:gfr1g,:QgW '- , W 1 g , W ,M-,.x ,M .L- Mwitgg yy 1 r f + ..,,Mm. ,. , N 3fAwf:4gggS9'4 ' Q fr wiv -: wig ' , Y , f ,ff , 1' s 'gf f , 5 9 ' Q4 gf fl-W if aww? 1 Qgw 1 g 1 A. f V, ., A 3 if 124 1 . LA Q ,vi 1 ,igfffw i E 5 ff 'Q , A..-v0 IC E' V 'Vf ' ,QQ . -W f Q.. ,, ar fi , , , my W- , '54 ., 1' . ,SMI A 'A 'ef'L,LL-QL if .nw 127 Student Qoxx mai Throughout the school term Student Council has, helped create a better understanding of school affairs. Its purpose is to promote democratic ideals in the personnel of the school and foster school spirit. The art of self government is attained through the wor'k and cooperation of Stuco. During the school year Stuco sponsored the following acitvi- ties: Two all-school parties, an exchange program with Central College of McPherson, homecoming and May Queen elections, Easter and Christmas assemblies, special college assemblies, and dress-up day. Stuco was host to the MKL Forensics Meet and at- tended a Student Council Conference at McPherson, Kansas. A new feature sponsored this year was courtesy week. Teachers chose one girl and one boy who were most courteous throughout the week. amp eJre.5 pxatuve. Year' Stuco affairs demand concentrations 'from the officers. Front Row Charlene Moddelmog, pres Jeanette Krehbiel, sec.g Wendell Kaufman, vice-pres. . Back Row Norma Durst Jerroll Goebel Gerald Hensley, Mr. Stucky, Steve Kaufman, Dorothy Wedel, Marilyn Wlldcai Ken band Carol labor to build a better book. Hundreds of hours are poured into this annual. oxifvxaligig lvxiofm Slxldeni Body Throughout the '57-'58 school year me small journalism class has been publishing the Wildcat's Howll' and the Wildcat , Editors LaVerna Gehring and Dorothy Wedel, with the help of reporters, published a paper nearly every two weeks. New this year was a two-page spreaii in the McPherson Daily Republican for which the journalism class was responsible three times. Editor Ken Lohrentz contributed much to the make-up of the year book. Help was render- ed by Carol Goering, assistant Editor, and other members of the class. This class has worked hard to inform you through the school paper and to preserve many school memories in the pages of this annual. Nelson Durst and Bob Rupp produce pictures for both school , 1 WlldCGl S How Co-Editors La Verna Gehring and Dorothy Wedel are assist- ed by reporters Monte Tatro, Gerald Hensley, Wanita Stucky and Daniel Wedel. SECOND T.EAM CHEERLEADERS : Marlene Stucky, Nancy Niehage, Kathleen Goering, Marilyn Stucky, FIRST TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Judy Krehbiel, Velma Hoyer, Judith Goebel, Charlotte Schrag. ep Pfomoieg Saifxooi Spifii The Pep Club, headed by Marilyn Goebel, accomplished its purpose by supporting the team at each game. Fines were im- posed for failure to sit in the cheering sectiong a new rule in- duced this year. The club entertained the athletes April 12 at the athletic banquet. Mr. Ben Boese sponsored the club. Left to rightg Front Row: Judith Goebel, Velma Hoyer, Judy Krehbiel, Charlotte Schrag, first team cheerleaders. Vickie Mobray, Charlene Goering, DeLores Goering, Kathy Goering, Marlene Stucky, Marilyn Stucky, Nancy Niehage, second team cheerleaders. 'Second Row: 'Karlyn Stucky, Wanda Goer- ing, Lois Schrag, Susan Higgins, Patsy Krehbiel, Marianne Stucky, Norma Durst, Theora Pauls, Connie Hirschler. Third Row: Carol Goering, Carol Schrag, Sherrill Schrag, Pam Kaufman, Jocelyn Graber, Marilyn Goe-bel, Pat Wedel. Fourth Row: Janet Wedel, Lois Schumacher, Judilee Goering, Sharon Goering, Bonnie Toews, Judith Preheim, Carolee Goering, Jeanette Krehbiel, Kay Ann 'Krehbiel, Donna Ewy. Fifth Row: Velma Goering, Doris Flickner, Renetta Stucky, LaVerna Gehring, Delaine Stucky, Karen -Schrag, Dorothy Wedel, Barbara Lehmberg, Kay Wedel. 30 . - N.....r ' Y-Teen girls receive calories from their heart sister exchange at the valentine party. Delila -Schrag. Y-Teens Have A Busy Year' The Y-Teens, a Christian organization, strives to train girls to meet the future morally and spiritually. They have had an active year under the leadership of Jeanette Krehbiel. Different money-making projects throughout the year included the novelty bazaar, the fun night,.the Christmas card sale, and serving at the FFA Ban- quet. The annual mother-daughter tea was held in the spring. New activities were the leap party and the cabinet slumber party. CABINET: Left to right: Lois Schrag, Susan Higgins, Judy Krehbiel, Dorothy Wedel, Donna Ewy, Velma Hoyer, Pam Adrian, Carol Goering, Barbara Lehmberg, Marilyn Goebel, Kay Wedel, Carolee Goering, Judith Goebel, Charlene Moddelmog, Jeanette Krehbiel, Kay Ann Krehbiel, First Row: Wanda Goering, Sandy Stucky, Patsy Wedel, Mari- anne Stucky, Kay We- del, Marlene Gehring, Erika Doering, Norma Durst, Bonnie Toews, Donna Ewy, Kay Ann Krehbiel, Deli1aSchrag and Judy Krehbiel, Second Row: Sherrill Schrag, Pam Adrian, Judith Goebel, Char- lotte Schrag, Twila Schrag, Kathy Goering, Nancy Niehage, Carol Goering, Jeanette Krehbiel, Carolee Goer- ing, Wanita Stucky, Lois Schrag, and Vel- ma Goering. Third Row: Shirley Schmidt, Susan Higgins, Karen Schrag, Charlene Mod- delmog, Barbara Lehm- 'berg, Dorothy Wedel, Theora Pauls, Judith Preheim, Doris Flick- ner, Sharon Goering, Judilee Goering, Gwen Goering, Patsy Kreh- biel, Karlyn Stucky, Fourth Row: Lois Schumacher, Renetta Stucky, LaVerna Geh- ring, Velma Hoyer, De- laine Stucky, Delores Goering, Charlene Goering, Mary Men- doza, Janet Wedel, Marilyn Stucky, Con. nie Hirschler, Jane Becker, Jocelyn Gra- ber, Marlene Stucky. 31 4 4 l l i First Row: Sherwin Schrag, Charles Gehring, Don Wedel, Bryce Goering, Edward Schrag, Randy Krehbiel, Kenneth Rupp, Wayne Waltner, Richard Krehbiel, Robert Schrag. Second fRow: Ronald Stucky, Merle Jantz, Richard -Stucky, Dwight Goering, Joel Schrag, Gilbert Burgan, 'Keith Goering, Steve Kaufman, Leander Graber, James Stucky, Third Row: Mr. Oltmanns, sponsorg Stanley Ediger, Wendell Kaufman, Robert Boese, Tom Kruse, Kerwin Voth, Calvin Unruh, Harold Zerger, Harry Voth, Jerroll Goebel, Bob Rupp. 5 1 Farm Mechanics Judging Team: Danny Stucky, Livestock Judging Team: Jerroll Goebel, Wendell Keith Goering, Sherwin Schrag. Kaufman, Steve Kaufman. F. Cbiiiefg voaciiiovxai Gxiicicmee.. i The FFA, Linder the commendable leadership of Gary Stucky, provedf themselves to be very ac- l tive this year. They conducted a pest control contest l and a parent-son banquet at which the FFA queen was crowned. They entered six district judging and i farm mechanics contests. They won one gold emblem, four silver emblems, and five bronze emblems in state competition. N FFA Officers: Front row: Jerroll Goebel, secre- tary, Gary Stucky, president, Wendell.QKaufman, vice-president. Back row: Danny Stucky, sentinelg 32 Keith Goering, reporterg Mr. Oltmanns, advisory Sherwin Schrag, treasurer. ' t NYY Personnel , .. mx, 4 ,apr 3'5- -4 ...V asv ff A221 ffm T W Km. , ,V '-Vx. 4 Q :gif Q ty. Lf if 5191 Q .. 1. fm-,MH X 552152, wGsi9i1'4i'a4 fi A' E: I hinfitfi' f .. ., ..... .. , 4 1 13, ,L by ,M 1, ,M -WJ Q4 A V1 , 'srl .qi:s:.i'Q L 1 '.F '3ff., ju, 51 -H. 5455, W R f L 5? 6 rf 1 Sf. ' '- 1 . 5 411 ,gg -K' .ff f, -.1 ev,- .,.,.f 'SNL' , 1' sz was xx V. .ffi aff ABfW '41g,2:--, .f5!'a .V Q w 3, Y J-W L aj, J' I-A f 4 ' , P : mw ah .f1.4zgj,:5gygy .L-,,:,',,ggfQggg -123, gg,,,g,.wg ,,w.,fffffg-,fm-Q was f ,, , .-5-gsm'ezzfzfwivw a f W.: 52 , K L , ,MQ . 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They won the county league and placed third in the county tournament. Jr.-Hi track team placed third in two track meets. xmior' Aaiiviiie5 Winning second in the county tourna- ment and compiling a 9-6 record were achievements of this year's basketball team. Jr-Hi Cheerleaders fleftj, left to right: Gloria Ratzloff, Sue Burditt. Back row: Shirley Wedel, Patty Jo Goering. Music entrants participated in the McPherson County grade music contest. Mr. Milford E. Greer, superintendent Mrs. Delia Graber, office secretary Guides oi SCi'XOOi pxciiviiipeg A strong faculty and administration through the years have made Moundridge High School a sound educational institution. More than ever before the high school is aware of its obligations of service to the stu- dents. Here is the place where personalities are acquired, character is built, and friendships are made. In fulfilling these roles the superintendent and faculty give their very best service. Some of the teachers have been here several yearsg they-know each student and how to help him. Probably the most important person to the high school student is the superintendent. Supt. Greer with his twelve years of service, has seen students advance from the first through twelflh grades. He has guided many graduates to find their place in life. Alfred Meyer, Lester Goering, Marvin Goering, Joe Goering, Ray Kaufman S! E -if -mu' . 1553, . 'Q' agp Zklkk ' , A A f' f ' P V. 1 r - A T' w ' X MR. BEN BOESE: MR. GILBERT GALLE: MRS. MARYAN HARDER: Woodworking, driver education, Football and track coach, American English, journalism. mechanical drawing. Government, physical education. alzaisle Facxxliy Laine! 44 MRS. HELEN KREHBIEL: MR. NORMAN LANNING: MR- HARVEY LOY: ' Mugic, Music, Basketball coach, commerce MR. PAUL OLTMANNS: MISS SHERRI SHUBERT: Vocational agriculture. English, speech, Ecimie My-I.S. 3iX.C1en+5 MR. CHARLES SCHWARZ: MR. EDWIN STUCKY: MRS. 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