ONeill High School - Covered Wagon Yearbook (ONeill, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1955 volume:

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SEATED: Crabb, Timmerman, Gaskill, A Alton, Anderson, Seger, Godel, Harmon. .T ' ' gi- eg m -fe-5. 1- l' ' -W A , -1 f' 45.413172 k,,T- 6 f . i 111.- , e . Editor ..... ......... A FGYCC -A-11011 Assistant Editor . . . ........................ Dave Anderson Business Managers . . . .................. Dick Gaskill, Eddie Gatz, Carroll Grenier, Marilyn Lindberg, Patty Pierson Faculty and Class Editors . . . ........................... Janet Seger Norma Timmerman Art Editor . . . ............ Janice Holsclaw Sports Editors . . ....... Duane Alton. Owen Davis Music Editors . . . . . J eanene Backhaus, Radean Block Feature Editors . . . . . Joan Godel, Caro1YU Moseman. Sharon Hancock Photographer . . ............... Berry Harmon Sponsor . . . . .......... . Miss Esther Kinnier Advisors . . . . Mr. Paul Baker, Miss Viola Haynes v 5. Eb' if '22- ' mdent Pzflnacgeal D. E. NELSON PAUL BAKER Bachelor of Arts, Math B.A. in Education State Teachers College. Peru Nebraska stare Teachers College M.A. in School Administration Graduate Study in University of Nebraska Educational Guidance University of Wyoming SEATED, Clockwise: Mrs. Loretta Hynes, Elgin Ray, Henry J. Lohaus, Presidentg Fran- cis N. Cronin, Ira Moss, Harold L. Lindberg, Secretary. STANDING: Delbert E. Nel- R son , Superintendent. --4 -' .. yds,--19 PAT GALLUP Oklahoma A. 81 M. English A.B. in Ag. Ed. Grad. Work in Ag. Ed. at Wayne Colo. A. SL M. VIOLA E. HAYNES A.B. in Sec. Ed. N. S. T. C.. M.Ed. in Sch. Ad. F A ll U l l Y aan -I 1'5. f' Cl-IAS. B. HOUSER Music Commercial A.B. in Sec. Ed. B.M. in Music Coe Col. A.M. in Music University of Michigan ESTHER KINNIER A.B. in Music Hastings College Lincoln School of Commerce ,,, r... ! .... uf X I... MARVIN MILLER ELMER G. MURMAN RICHARD SMITHSON Coach Coach, Math Vocal Music B.A. in Social Science A.B. in Education B.M. in Music N. S. T. C.. N. S. T. C.. Yankton College Peru Kearney KANSAS-NEBRASKA NAT. GAS CO., INC. Phone 181 MILDRED MCNUTT MARGE REIMER CLAIRE TOMJACK B.S. in Home Economics Social Studies Fr. English MONTSOMFRY HARPWARE State Teachers Col. B.A. in Sec. Ed. Normal Training egmcsgc Bott e Platteville. Wisconsin Iowa State College A.B. in Sec. Ed. Spggd ggjgn Graduate Work in University of Nebraska N. S. T. C. H E ' W Washing Machines .omg conomlcs . . ayne University of Nebraska University of Nebraska ROBERT SANDERS J If I don't set the world on fire, at least I'm good at sparking. Veep Cla ss 2 Yearsg Junior Pla yg Thespi - ansgFFAg Secretary and Veep FFAg Student Council Presidentg Footballg Basketballg Trackg Paper staff. DUANE ALTON F I am not arguing with you--I am telling you. Footballg Basketballg Trackg 0' Clubg FFA Secretaryg Junior 84 Senior Playg Thes- pian Veepg Annual Staff. s I DONALD ADAMS Innocence is its own defense. Boys' Gleeg C h o r u sg Paper Staff. 'X DAVE ANDERSON f Not only good, but for something. Boys' Gleeg Chorusg Footballg Trackg Jun- ior Secretaryg Senior Class Playg Thespiansg Annual Staffg Paper Staff. 4:?Vc1i?12+f1f, f , f '. ta - ' .. ' ,:. ..' , 47? at if A 'Maw l:Qw:J Vlri. .2 ARDYCE ALTON rf Never too much of a good thing. Veepg Senior Class Play: Girls' Gleeg Cho rusg Triple Triog FHA Presidentg Pep Clubg Annual Staffg Paper Staff. IEANENE BACKHAUS A daughter ofthe gods, divinely talland most doggonedly smart. I u n io r Class Playg Thespiansg Girls'Gleeg Chorusg FTA Presidentg Student Council: Band Secretaryg Annual Staff: Paper Staff. JANET SEGER If you want a frrend be one Secretary 1 Year FHA Treasurer Grrls' Glee Chorus Pep Club Cheerleader Trrple Trro, A n n u al Staff, Paper Staff MILDRED CRABB May she never change except 1n na me Treasurerlyear Grrls' Glee Chorus, Trrple Trio Band Brass En semble Band Secre y Band President Senior Class Play Pep Club Majoretteg A nual Staff' Paper Staff' Veep Pep Club RADEAN BLOCK A wrnnrng way and a pleasant way Boys' Glee, Chorus F FA Football Annual Staff DUANE BOELTERI' Anythrng for a QUICI 1 e FFA NORMA TIMMERMAN If you want a dung well done do rt your se Grrls' Glee FHA FTA Treasurer Treasurer 1 year Annual Staff Paper Staff OWEN DAVIS Earnest effort leads to success Junror and Semor Class Plays Thespian Pres id ent- Boys Glee- Chorus, FFA Football Track, Annual Staff O Club i EUGENE ERMER Modest and quiet, a willing worker. Boys' Gleeg FFAg Foot'- ball. EDWARD GATZ ff. I Nothingto do'til to- morrow. Footballg Basketballg Trackg O' ClubgBandg Mixed Chorus: Boys' Gleeg Annual Sta ffg Paper Staffg Class Pres- ident. 3 . 'L ig 'YJ E' it JAMES FRERICHS Calmness is a great advantage. FFA. I S DICK GASKILL I like fun and I like jokes about as well as most folks. Footballg Basketballg Trackg O' Clubg Senior and Junior Class Playsg Thespiansg Boys'Gleeg Mixed Chorusg Annual Staff: Paper Staff. 1 , as 1 VERA ERNST Cheerful c o m p a n y shortens the miles. Fl-IAg FTA: Chorus: Girls' Gleeg Triple Triog Sextetteg Paper staff. JOAN GODEL She who lives on the brighter side of life will live in the sun- shine of happiness. Girls' Gleeg FHAVeepg Triple Triog Pep Clubg A n nual Staffg Paper Staff. CARROLL GRENIER One cannot be rn two places at once Boys' Glee C h or u s, Basketball Track An- nual Staff Paper Staff EW? Wi ANICE HOLSC LAW Good thrngs come rn small packages Class Treasurer 1 Year Iunxor and Senlor Class Plays, Thespran Secre tary and Treasurer G 1 r l s' Glee Chorus, Tr1ple Tr1o FHA Pres rdent Pep Club Cheer- leader Annual Staff Paper Staff Q- f SHARON HANCOCK Led astray by cuprd' soft delrght S e n 1 o r Class Play Grrls Glee Chorus Pep Club Cheerleader FHA Annual Staff Paper Staff Tr1ple Trro, Class Secretary 1 Year lk BETTY HARMON Our 1deals are our better selves Junror and Senror Class Plays Thesprans Thespran Secretary G 1 r l s Glee Chorus Sextette Tr1ple Tr1o Band Pep Ba nd Pep Club Secretary FHA Ann ua l Staff Paper Staff DON GRUHN Happy go lucky farr and free nothrng there IS that bothers me FFA JANET HULL Selfeducauon IS f1ne when the puprl rs a born educator Iunror and Senxor Class Plays Thespxan Scnbe, Grrls' Glee Chorus Tr1ple Trro, FHA Treas- urer, Pep Club Cheer leader, FTA Hrstorran A n n u al Staff Paper Sta ff NIMARILYN LINDBERG Success treads on the heels of every right effort. Class Presidentg Junior 8a Senior Playsg Thes- piansg Girls' Gleeg Chorus: Sextetteg Trip- le Triog Bandg Inst. S ma ll Groupsg FHA Presidentg PepClub Secretary 8a President: Student Councilg An- nual Staff. s. if l lf BERTHA ORSBORN J, Politeness is to do and say the kindest things in the kindest way. Girls' Gleeg M i x e d Chorusg FHAg Pep Clubg Paper Staff. 91 if , -, 9: ,E 'MQV' L Q LILLIAN MAUER 'A little with quiet is the only diet. No activities after transferring to O'Neill. CAROLYN MOSEMAN JModest and quietg a willing worker. Girls' Gleeg M i x e d Chorusg FHAg Annual Staff. fl BERNARD LORENZ All is for the best in the best of possible worlds. Basketballg Boys' Gleeg Mixed Chorus. DAVID PAGE State your business, my time is limited. S e n io r Class Playg Thespiansg Boys' Gleeg M i x e d Chorusg FFAg Trackg Football. PATRICIA PIERSON 'fThe merry he art mak- eth a cheerful count- enance. C h or u sg Girls' Gleeg Pep Club: Junior Class Playg Thespiansg Paper Staff: Annual Staff. T VONDA THOMAS Perseverance w i 1 l gain a reward. Girls' Gleeg Chorusg FHA. S . in 'Q' LEILA SHAW T I never think of the futureg it comes soon enough. Girls' Gleeg Band. l MAVIS STRONG A human grapha- phone with a giggle attachment. Girls' Gle eg Chorusg FHA: FTAg Pep Club. EDWARD RITTS f , N . God bless the man who invented sleep. Junior Class Playg Sen- ior Class Playg Thes- piansg FFAg Veep FFAg President FFAg Foot- ballg Basketball: Trackg O' Club. This page is sponsored through the courtesy of O'NEILL PHOTO COMPANY Phone No. 1 Photographs Live Forever. Roger Babutzke Kenneth Backhaus Elmore Blain Russell Borg Lois Brewster Nina Burival Robert Burival Marilyn Carroll Viola Closson Dean Clyde , ,, -M. ,, ' :vig 'R We 4 9 'iw .f .v 3214 a s fm B Y ,A A Larry Conarro -. Lila Dailey ' ii ' my Frank Fetrow Q ' Q Mary Fetrow Q Q Y Pat Grenier , I H 4' Francis Havranek 5 Kay Hibbs Harold Hicks Jerome Howard Beverly Johnson l Jim Johnson gg, f we C Archie Juracek 5 L Ivan Kaiser ,K W Pat Kallhoff 1 Q Eddie Krugman ww' 5111 ngly 'Y 'iff' Merle Krugman in Bobby Lawrence Don Lieth A M K Carolyn Lindberg 'WE 7 Beverly Linquist f Kathlene McConnell Pat Mauer Roger Niemeyer Jackie Norman Vemon Passieux Harold Peterson Charles Pierson Bob Porter 3 James Rodman A 6 Sh' l S h ltz A - ' ir ey c u ,4 g .fx X , ,. ,V Lona Spry Wayne Strong Mabel Thomas Gary Waller ,, 9 x, Y 4 , , E V, . Y- we Qrsr -Ma- Carol Boies Latrelle Burrell Brenda Cole Bermett Devall Francis Doty Marlene Ermer Gordon Fox Alice Frenchs Fred Frenchs Mardelle Gaskill Karen Gruhn Sylvia Harder Ronnre Hasenpflug Carole Johnson Mardy Johnson Merle Jones Judith J uracek Vemetta Krogh Judy Liddy Demans Lindberg Alta Mae Lyons Loma Marcellus Donald McKenney Keith McK1m Sharon Miner Laura Oetter Donna Perry Evelyn Pntchett Helen Rakes Jim Reynoldson Judy Sanders Linda Serck Richard Shelhamer Janice Sipes John Smith Barbara Strong Larry Strong Pauline Strong Donna Summers Russell Thomas Jim Tomlinson Glenda Wamer Willard Walton Marvin Young Robert Young 5555315 a W5 .7 Lavem Alton Wayne Baker Jim Bailey Helen Banks Eugene Barnhard Karen Bridge Roscoe Burrell Betty Lou Curran Bill Davidson Fred Eby Gerry Eppenbach Margorle Fenis Betty Fetrow Larry Gifford Sharolyn Grenier Lynda Haynes Shirley Hicks Judy Johnson Nancy Kennel Michael Liddy Melvin Luben Leroy Lyons Robert McClellan Jeannine McElhaney Karen McKim Marion Moseman Faye Murray Lucille Nekolite Sharon Nelson Bobby Perry Jane Petersen Larry Peterson Edward Pierson Larry Porter Gary Saunders Wayne Saunders Betty Schultz Wilma Serry Judy Smith Sharon Strong Daryl Summers Mary Summers Ray Thomas Rita Waller Linda Whaley Sw --- Classes Begin -- ----Plainview -------At Bassett --- National School Assembly ---- At Burwell --- Reserves at Atkinson ------- Freshman Initiation F. F. A. Hayride S, L 1940604 --- --- Creighton --- ---Reserves at Bassett --- ----------- Ainsworth ------- W. S. T. C, Band Day --- ------ National School Assembly --- --- F.F.A. Initiation ---- ----U.N. Band Day ---- ------Reserves at Bassett ---- ----F.H.A. United Nations Program ----- ---------Valentine 28-29 ---- -------- T eachers Convention sas' Cl PM L . ,,, ,Q K1 'SJ 'if' 2 ---- -- -Football Frolics 4 ---- ----- A t Atkinson 9 -'-- --------- S enior Play 12 ------- NCNC Vocal Clinic Ainsworth 16 --- ---- F. F.A. -F. H. A. Party 18-19-20 --- ---- State Music Clinic 23 ---- -- -Stamp Photos 25-26 --- ---Thanksgiving Vacation 29 --- ---- Sophomore Dance Carroll meyer Burival Fetrow Marilyn Bob Sanders Roger Nie Ardyce Alton bert R0 Seger Cl Ian Mary Norma Ti mmerman ..--an-Q Wiki' Sharon Nelson Larry Porter Ed Pierson Faye Murray Gordon Fox Marvin Young CAPT. ED RITTS Guard .9 fcin.T W' Egg B'NN CAPT, BOB SANDERS End VERNON PASSIEUX Back I ACK BAILEY Guard ROGER NIEMEYER DUANE ALTON Back Center BOB PORTER Back OWEN DAVIS Tackle FRANK FETROW ED GATZ Back End BACK ROW, Left to Right: Coach Murman V. Passieux I Bailey, R. Niemeyer E Gatz, D Alton, B. Sanders, O. Davis, F. Fetrow, R. Burival, Porter, E. Ritts, Coach Miller. 4 'X SECOND ROW: I. Kaiser, R. Young, M. Young, B. Davidson, K. Backhaus, D. McKenny, R. , Block, J, Johnson, G. Fox, I. Reynoldson. FRONT ROW: B, Lawrence, L. Alton, W. Baker, M, Liddy, H. Peterson, D. Page, C. Pierson, L. Peterson, E. Krugman. BACKFIELD Coach Murrnan V. Passieux D. Alton E. Gatz B. Porter is Plainview Bassett Burwell Creighton Seaonnfo, 35 12 33 27 14 19 18 0 Ainsworth Neli gh Valentine A tkinson S U U A IJ This entire page through the courtesy of BIGLIN'S FURNITURE 8: MORTUARY Phone 38 LINE B. Sanders R. Burival I. Bailey R. Niemeyer E. Ritts O, Davis F. Fetrow Coach Miller WW wal ,gp , bl- S. Qx xX SEATED: Edward Ritts, king: Janice Holsclaw, queen. STANDING: Bill Davidson, freshman attendant, Gordon Fox, sophomore attendantg Vernon Passieux, junior attendantg Duane Alton, senior attendant, Janet Seger, senior attendantg Shirley Schultz, junior attendantg Judy Liddy, sophomore attendantg Betty Schultz, freshman attendant. at ,f K If'- - F ROYAL THEATRE The Home of Good Pictures Georgia O. Rasley, Owner O'Nei11, Nebraska OSBORNE'S SHOE STORE O'Nei11, Nebraska Visit our economy backroom for everyday low prices on all kinds of shoes. LEFT TO RIGHT: Sam Banning, Eddie Rittsg June Day, Sharon Hancock: Mary Shayne, Janice Holsclawg Elihu fTexJ Colriver, Dave Anderseng Herman Gross, David Pageg Ruthie Brown, Marilyn Lindberg, Elmer Sloane, Dick Gaskillg Jed CDon't-call-me-Grampj Parsons, Duane Alton, Maxine Doran, Janet Hull, Doug Hewing, Owen Davis, Beth, Angela, and Kitty, Ardyce Alton, Betty Harmon, and Mildred Crabb. gown The play had its setting on the campus of Great Falls College at the beginning of the fall term. The interests of the students, typical of any co-educational group, were centered about the football team, the cheering section, and romance. Doug Hewing, star football player, faced two problems--building a winning team and solving personal differences with his girlfriend, Maxine Doran--newly-elected Campus Qieerl. When hopes were lowest, Grandpa and Tex, two unusual characters, enrolled at the college, where they ironed out all difficulties and brought happiness to all. I This entire page through the courtesy of O'NEILL DRUG CO. JOHNSON DRUGS GRADUATE--have you considered a career in PHARMACY? BACK ROW, Left to Right: L. Gifford, L. Lyons, R. Young. J. Bailey, E. Pierson, M. Young. J. Frerichs, D. Gruhn, T. Donohoe. THIRD ROW: D. Summers, L. Cleary, C. Pierson, J. Reynoldson, A. Juracek, F. Frerichs, B. Devall, G. Eppenbach. SECOND ROW: E. Blain, P. Gokie, M. Krugman, D. Page, H. Peterson, D. Boelter, L. Connot, E. Ermer, E. Barnhard. FRONT ROW: J. Jolmson, K. Backhaus, R. Burival, Mr. Gallup, E. Ritts, J. Tomlinson, E. Krugman. The Future Farmers of America is a national inter-curricular organization having its origin and root in vocational agriculture. Each member carries on a supervised farm program designed to help establish him in the business of farming at an early age. Approximately fifteen thousand dollars is invested by members of the O'Neil1 chapter. A purebred Yorkshire swine project was carried on by the chapter this year. FUTURE FARMER OFFICERS President . ....... .... E d Ritts Vice-President ..... . . Bob Burival Secretary . . . . . . Kenneth Backhaus Treasurer . . . . . Ed Krugman Sentinel . . . . . . .Tim Tomlinson Reporter . . . . . Jim Johnson Advisor . . . . . Mr. Gallup Set Your Table Better for Less at the MARCELLUS IMPLEMENT CO. NEW OUTLAW GROCERY Allis Chalmers Farm Equipment West O'Neill Phone 5 - O'Nei1l ecernaew e . - . . . at St, Mary's , , Ainsworth , . , , Thespian Initiation . . F.H,A. Caroling . , . National School Assembly . , , . , at Atkinson . . . . Junior Dance Christmas Vacation Y I ii . . . Burwell . . . . . .Neligh . , Bloomfield . . . Holt County Tournament . . . . Band Concert . . Senior Pictures NCNC Instrumental Clinic at Valentine 4 .I 1 I' if J 1-4 . . . . . . NCNC Tournament at Bassett 8 . . ...... Springview 9 . . . . . National School Assembly 11 . . . ........ Valentine 14 . . . . . Dime Time Review 15 . . . ..... at Plainview 17 . . ..HomeEc. Tea 18 . . . .... Bassett 19 ................ at Albion 21'25 . ............. Class B District Basketball Tournament DUANE ALTON LARRY C ONARRO HM GASKILL FRANK BOB FETROW SANDERS BOB PORTER DICK Thls page IS sponsored through the courtesy of GATZ SPELTS-RAY LUMBE2 CO. Phone '74 Y if WAYNE STRONG Coach Murman E. Krugman. Johnson V Passieux. St. Mary's Ains worth at Atkinson Bu r well Neligh Bloomfield BACK ROW Left to Right: B. Lawrence, Coachlviiller, D. Gaskill, B. Sanders, D. Alton E Gatz FRONT ROW: B. Porter, F. Fetrow, W. Strong, L Conarro .T SCORES OF GAMES 43 42 49 44 66 58 33 46 43 65 40 47 SIX WINS SIX LCBSES P age Valentine Springview at Valentine at Plainview Plainview BACK ROW Left to Right: Coach Miller, M. Young, G. Fox, B. Lorenz, D. McKenny R Young M Jones Coach Murman. FRONT ROW: B. Lawrence, L. Peterson, W. Baker, B Davidson L Lyons L Porter, L. Alton, E. Krugman. BEN FRANKLIN S STORE DR L A BURGESS D D S congratulates the O Neill Nebraska graduates of '55 Phone 96 -ni -- 5, S1 3 i l Yi Q W' X 'X 55 ibm, P . 1 1 I ar - 4. ,L R 'XCYL Xia L il... SEATED: Janet Seger, Queeng Duane Alton,King. STANDING: Janice Holsclaw, Senior Attendantg Paul C. Baker, Principalp Ruth Ann Watson and Danny Holsclaw, Crovm Bearersg Elmer G. Murman, Coachg Bob Sanders, Senior Attendant. Hhwket .Talk 5210-61:66, FRESHMAN ATTENDANTS Lavern Alton Betty Schultz SENIOR ATTENDANT S Bob Sanders Janice Holsclaw W A 'Z A .ful JUNIOR ATTENDANTS SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS Frank Fetrow Robert Young Marilyn Carroll Judy Sanders E 5' H - I, j V I X 22 iq :T I V-My , THE O'NEILL NATIONAL BANK O'Neil1, Nebraska Capital Accounts exceed S2'75,000,00 Member F.D.I.C. K , I I BACK ROW Shelhamer Lmdberg M Johnson Kaxser Lmdberg C Harmon Lyons Schultz Nelson FRONT ROW Crabb Gasklll Rodman Fox Moseman Marcellus Janet Sharon JHHICS Marllyn Judy Sharon COYNE S HARDWARE I-I E Coyne Me1v1nRaz1cka O Nexll Phone 21 THE FRONTIER North Central Nebraska's BIGGEST Newspaper 122 South Fourth Street O Ne111 3,5199 BACK ROW: Dailey, Smith, Waller, Curran, Serry, Petersen, Murray, Schultz, S., Johnson, J., Hull. THIRD ROW: Harder, Sanders, Sipes, Alton, Schultz, B., Fetrow, B., Haynes, Gaskill, Harmon, Hibbs. SECOND ROW: Cole, Gruhn, Fetrow,M., Juraoek, Johnson, C., Marcellus, Mose- man, Pierson, Lindberg, C. FIRST ROW: Miss McNutt, Lindberg, M., Crabb, Linquist, Johnson, B., Timmerman, Nelson, Johnson, M., Mr. Smithson. CHEERLEADERS: Miner, Hancock, Hols- claw, Carroll, Seger, Liddy. The pep club co-operated loyally with the pep band to arouse a hearty school spirit in support of athletic events. Some of the pep rallies were made more interesting and more inspiring by the presentation of skits by members of the pep club, directed by their sponsors, Miss McNutt and Mr. Smithson. The Football and Basketball Frolics, sponsored by this group, proved to be social high lights of the year, Both events were well attended by curious subjects of the new royalty. This group also assumed the responsibility of decorating the gym for all the homqgames and tournaments. 4 5 N wqyr' 4? Betty Harmon SECRETARY Marilyn Lindberg PRESIDENT Mildred Crabb VICE-PRESIDENT Judy Sanders TREASURER 5 1, 9a STANDING: Gaskill and Grenier, Printers: Miss Haynes, Sponsor: Hull, Senior Biographies: Adams, Exchange Editor: Orsborn, Art Editor: Miss Kinnier, Sponsor: Holsclaw, Feature Column. SEATED: Gatz, Sports Commentary: Harmon, Alumni Notes: Sanders, Editor: Hancock, Assistant Editor: Davis, Sports Editor: Crabb, Band. S I Fox, J. Sanders, Porter, Carroll, Secretary-Treasurer: B. Sanders, President: Mr. Baker, Sponsor: Backhaus, Lindberg, Baker, Nelson. M. 8: M. BAKERY 8: CAFE DR. H. D. GILDERSLEEVE Fine Foods - Excellent Pastry Optometrist Phone 20 Phone 167 if VN 4 in Y .Ai E 416 X, I :A N' I ,Il Af' 2 1 A Q H L , + 5 ,gf-w If 1 ...df gi rw aw? v vi . . . . . . Basket Ball . . Thespian Program . . FFA-FHA Dance . . . Regents Exams . . ..... Junior Play Wesleyan Male Chorus . . . Wrangler Relays Burwell 4. 5. 8-11 12 . 13 . 19 . 21 . 22. . . Sandhills Relays Bassett . . . . College Day for Holt County Seniors . .... Easter Vaction . . . . . . FFA Banquet Ainsworth Invitational . . .... Athletic Banquet . . . . . . Holt County Track Meet-Stuart ,.,,,,SNEAKDAY IQ r 27. 28 . . . NCNC Track Meet Ainsworth . . . KSTC Band 6 QM Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom 5 ...... . . . District Track Meet Ord 9 .... NCNC F reshman -Sophomore Track Meet-Stuart . . . . . . . State Track Meet Lincoln . . . Baccalaureate . . . . . . Class Night . . . Commencement . . . . THE END BACK ROW, Left to Right: M. Jones, F. Fetrow, M. Young, I. Kaiser. V. Passieux, L. Porter, W Baker, L. Alton. SECOND ROW: L. Peterson, B. Porter, R. Niemeyer, H. Peterson, J. Bailey B. Lorenz, B. Burival, O. Davis. THIRD ROW: Coach Miller, K. Backhaus, R. Young, E. Ritts C. Pierson, J. Tomlinson, B. Davidson, D. Andersen, Coach Murman. FRONT ROW: B. Lawrence D. McKermy, B. Sanders, E. Gatz, D. Gaskill, D. Alton, J. Johnson, G. Fox, E. Krugman. the ' Hkztha 4-'isa - IQ -4'---. , , - , 'M K , sis . I 4 ' f .PML B ' , in gggux 1, 'J g S -A . . .- : . -x4..4' -- u .bl-1.4 P7 XA M PAUL A. WILLSIE COMPANY SPORTSMAN'S INC. Omaha. Nebraska Sioux City. Iowa CC J! I BACK ROW, Left to Right: W. Strong, R. Niemeyer, B. Davidson, B. Porter, R. Young, K. Back- haus, L. Conarro, J. Bailey. SECOND ROW: E. Gatz, R. Burival, J. Tomlinson, D. McKenny, B. Sanders, G. Fox, V. Passieux. THIRD ROW: Coach Miller, D. Gaskill, D. Alton, O. Davis. F. Fetrow, E. Ritts, Coach Murman. A, un, ' 4 i I dv. 7 'H 4 g.lil.Z.f . ' s Qing' X .4 f' 'gl' O'NEILL STYLE SHOP Ready to wear Plumbing, Heating 84 Appliances for ladies who care. J AMES DAVIDSON Sc SONS Phone 165 Congratulations to the Class of '55 .---M? ' 4,57 1 , ' SEATED HERCULES Ivan Kalser WILBUR MAXWELL Jxm Johnson MADELINE QUIGLEY Carolyn L1ndberg MRS NELSON Nma Bur1val GRANNY Kathleen McConnell MR NELSON Bob Burtval FRANKIE NELSON Mary Fetrow STANDING DAPHNE Mable Thomas NINA QUIGLEY Marllyn Carroll MR QUIGLEY Russell Borg DR BROWN Kenneth Backhaus Mrs Rexmer Dtrector MR SHUSTER J1m Rodman HIRED HAND Elmore Blame CLAUDE THE CARETAKER Roger Nxemeyer Bob Porter Stage Manager The J un1or Class of O Ne1ll Hlgh School presented Fmders Creepers a mystery comedy on March 25 The cast 1ncluded Ivan Kalser as Hercules Nelson Jxm Johnson as W1lber Maxwell Roger Nxemeyer as Claude the Caretaker Russell Borg as Mr Oulgley Kathleen McConnell as Granny Nma Burlval as Mrs Nelson Bob Burtval as Mr Nelson Kay Hlbbs as Celeste Nelson Martlyn Carroll as Nma Qulgley Carolyn Lmdberg as Madehne Qulgley J 1m Rodman as Mr Schuster Kenneth Backhaus as Dr Brown Mary Fetrow as F rankle Nelson and Mabel Thomas as Daphne The play took place 1n a mortuary where 13 year old Hercules Nelson and hrs frxend Wllber were v1s1t1ng Hercules aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Nelson and thexr daughters Celeste and F ranlue The comedy developed mto a mystery when Herc and Mort d1s covered Mr Qmgley the dead man tn thexr bed The plot progressed through many 1d1ot1c s1tuat1ons and f1nal.ly reached a happy concluslon xy WW '2 2 ' v O NEILL CLEANERS QUALITY DRY CLEANING . . Becker one O NEIL FLOWER SHOP Say it with flowers Phone 197 J 'land FOURTH ROW: Kaiser, Lindberg, C., Reynoldson, A., Marcellus, M., Crabb, Gaskill, Babutzke, Waller THIRD ROW: Fuller, Strong, Dexter, Reynoldson, J., Dawes, Rodman, J., Fox, Asher, Bellin, Fetrow SECOND ROW: Smith, K., Marcellus, L., Moseman, Kurtz, Gatz, Marcellus, S., Harmon, Skulborstad, Mr Houser. FIRST ROW: Sipes, Smith, J., Bridge, Schultz, B., Johnson, Lindberg, M., Lyons, Schultz, S. Rodman, B., Nelson, Reed, Gillespie, F redricks. The O'Neill High School Band is a growing organization. Growth of performance skills, teamwork, and understanding of the value of individual accomplishment toward the total effort have been this year's stepping stones toward a musical goal. This goal is the tmderstanding and appreciation of music and beauty in music through performance of it. A small part of this activity came before the public light. Our bushel was raised on occasion to allow our ray to shine upon the football field, the street parade, the home basketball games, and the concert hall. Out of town trips to Albion, Atkinson, Plainview, and Lincoln kept up the enthusiasm of young and old. The grade school members had the usual hassle with the high school over the proper bus. The most intelligent group won. Outstanding individual performances were given by ilutists, clarinetists, and wood- wind musicians with appropriate sounds from brass and percussion. The sma1l-but-oh- myl Pep Band spent many a lusty hour boosting the spirit of 0'Neill. ROYAL THEATRE OSBORNE'S SHOE STORE Georgia O. Rasley, Owner O'Neill, Nebraska O'Neill, Nebraska Visit our economy backroom 412010 , THIRD ROW Stpes Srruth Brtdge Schultz B Johnson Lmdberg SECOND ROW Babutzke Backhaus Lyons Schultz S Nelson Waller FIRST ROW Crabb Gasktll Rodman Fox Mose man Maroellus Reynoldson Shelhamer Mardelle Gask1l1 Mtldred Crabb Mardy Johnson X Shx rley Schultz V1ce P restdent M11d red Crabb P res1dent Jeanene Backhaus Secretary T reasurer Thxs page sponsored through the courtesy of SNO CREME DRIVE IN Sandvuches Pop Ioe Cream West Douglas Street O Ne111 N I Marilyn Lindberg . . . . . Student Director BACK ROW: Norman, Dailey, Adams, Eby, McClellan,Porter,Eppenbach, Summers, Bailey, Gifford Lorenz, C. Grenier, Babutzke, Havranek, Barnhard. THIRD ROW: Marcellus, Gaskill, Lyons, Davidson, E. Pierson, Page, Block, Andersen, Davis, Rodman, M. Strong, Backhaus, Ernst, Orsborn, P. Grenier, Seery. SECOND ROW: P. Pierson, Peterson, Haynes, Hancock, Harmon, Hull, Cole, Seger, Kallhoff, Sipes, Juracek, Johnson, Lindberg, Alton, B. Strong, Curran. FIRST ROW: Fetrow, M. Moseman, Nel- son, Bridge, Crabb, Holsclaw, C. Moseman, Schultz, Krogh, Smith, Closson, Whaley. ACCOMPANIST: Miss Kinnier. DIRECTOR: Mr. Smithson. I af Secretary ...... . ....... Ardyoe Alton LEFT TO RIGHT: Donald Adams, Dick Gaskiu, Co-Chairmen . . . . Owen Davis Dave Andersen, Carroll Grenier. Janet Seger Librarians . . . . . Jackie Norman Donald Adams MCINTMH JEWELRY PONTON AGENCY Jewelry That Satisfies Insurance 8a Real Estate Phone 166 Phone 106 ' f 1 Q50 FOURTH ROW Brewster McConnell Carroll Serry Strong S Da11ey Lmdberg D Schultz S Harmon Lmdberg C Norman Johnson J Petersen Nekohte Cole Spry L1nqu1st THIRD ROW McE1haney Curran Bunval Warner Strong P Hancock Murray Alton L1ndberg M Banks Rakes Krogh Pr1tchett Gremer S McK1m Summers D SECOND ROW Summers M Johnson C Moseman C Sm1th M1ner Lyons Shaw Backhaus Ernst Strong M Thomas Bo1es Orsborn Txmmerman Waller Nelson Moseman M Schultz B Whaley FIRST ROW Mr Smxthson Crabb Brxdge Haynes Hull Seger Holsclaw Strong B Kallhoff Juracek Gremer P M1ssK1nruer THIRD ROW Dav1dson Babutzke Gremer Block Lorenz Dav1s Andersen Page SECOND ROW Mxss Klnmer Adams Barnhart Ermer P1erson Rodman Waller B1a1n Mr Sm1thson FIRST ROW Baxley Porter McC1e11an Havranek Gask11 Eby Eppenbach Summers G1fford APPAREL SHOP GILLIGAN REXALL DRUG O Nexll Nebraska Phone 89 Phone 20 Shop of F mer F ash1ons 'hella 7160 Holsclaw, Godel. Seger, Hull, Harmon, Crabb, Lindberg, Hancock, Alton. gnu' Smezze Closson, Dailey, Lyons, Backhaus, Wt Eby, Borg, Blain. Adams, McKirn, Liddy. Sanders. Harder. Johnson, Serck. Maud Umm Eby, Rodman. Andersen. Grenier, C. . Seger, Holsclaw, Crabb, Alton. Ernst. Grenier, P., FETROW'S MOORE-NOBLE LUMBER AND COAL CO. Propane Gas and Appliances Phone 32 Phone 24 O'Neill , Nebraska f-'W' .J xg : BACK ROW: Curran, Warner, S. Strong, M. Strong, Orsborn, Seery, Cole, Kallhoff, Murray. THIRD ROW: Banks, Gaskill, Rakes, S. Schultz, Burival, Ermer, Mc Connell, Pritchett, B. Strong. SECOND ROW: Waller, Moseman, B. Schultz, Smith, Miss McNutt fAdvisorJ, Pierson, B. Fetrow, Grenier, McKim. FIRST ROW: Sipes, Seger, Hull, Harmon, Sanders, Alton, Miner, Timmerman, Linquist, M. Fetrow. Ofbfazew Janice SiD6S . . . . . . . Song Leader Sharon Miner . . . . Degree Chairman Judy Sanders ..... Parliamentarian Norma Timmerman. . .RecreationChairman Mary Fetrow ..... Publicity Chairman Janet Hull .... . ...... Treasurer Betty Harmon . . .... Secretary Ardyce Alton . . ..... President Beverly Linquist . . . . Vice-President Janet Seger . . . .... Historian Miss McNutt . . . Advisor i COAST-TO-COAST STORE Quality Merchandise - Fair Prices O'NEIl.L AUTO SUPPLY Phone 125-J Claude Wiley Auto Parts and Equipment T H E S P I A N S ,gf BACK ROW: Backhaus, Alton, Gaskill, Miss Haynes, sponsorp Lindberg, Page, Sanders. FRONT ROW: Pierson, Andersen, Hull, Davis, Harmon, Ritts, Holsclaw. This year's activities began with a party and business meeting at the sponsor's home. Officers elected were Owen Davis, presidentg Duane Alton, vice-presidentg Betty Harmon, secretary: Janice Holsclaw, treasurer, Janet Hull, scribe. Dave Andersen, David Page, and Edward Ritts were initiated after the senior class play. A Thespian program was presented March 14. Junior members were initiated after the junior class play. . vwv' ' Kvgf. r Q 2 I U N M I E U NI R B me .riff , E BACK ROW: Johnson, Backhaus, Kaiser, Rodman, R Niemeyer, Borg. FRONT ROW: Hibbs, Fetrow, N. S Burival. QR. Burival not in picture.J Ui , . Y ! . VI, Q . I 'lla J. B' X f G mm ,N , 'Ai Mggg, 2 Mfr M Dv B fl 1 zJKy2::g,V'-' 9 ' W' 9 f 5 1 I :nc 941 W,-., 5 I SEATED: Norma Timmerman, queeng Owen Davis, king. STANDING: Marilyn Lindberg, Janice Holsclaw, senior attendantsg Mr. Paul Baker, principalg Mr. D. E. Nelson, superinten- dentg Ed Ritts,Bob Sanders, senior attendantsgBeLhKramer, Karen Allendorfer, train bearers: Ruth Ann Watson, Dale Skulborstad, crown bearers. 5521! I it V' O 'M BANQUET ROOM K ui KING OWEN QUEEN NORMA This page is dedicated to the BANQUET SERVERS JUNIOR CLASS, Winners of the 1955 Annual Sales Contest. 21,26 OWEN DAVIS .ahziiziiztiuigziiztiztigzht- .-9.1:--1.-1.-11.-1.-g.-1:-1:--:. .--.--.--:--:.--.-'t--1--1.-'..-1.--. 6 11-11.-aw --'--L ' -1 .1-.-pq. . f I , s I , Mi wr 4 . .1 4 lg, ,,E1 W -,l, ., ,,,, DUANE ALTON IANICE HOLSCLAW ARDYCE ALTON I fW mf1 ' ' 113,55 gg Q M-Bu. ff- few? V Duane Alton Thls poll IS the result of a popular vote by the student body and faculty The gtrl w1th the most pleasmg personahty The boy wtth the most pleasmg personaltty The gtrl wtth the prett1est eyes The boy w1th the prettxest eyes The glrl wtth the fr1end11est smlle The boy wrth the fnendhest smxle The gtrl wlth the prettxest ha1r The boy wtth the prett1est hatr The gtrl wxth the best posture The boy w1th the best posture The The The The e The e The The The The The The e The The The The T e The The The The The The g1rl wmth the most unusual laugh boy wtth the most unusual laugh glrl most hkely to succeed boy most hkely to succeed most capable gtrl most talented grrl most talented boy cleverest g1r1 cleverest boy no1s1est grrl no1s1est boy qtuetest gtrl qu1etest boy s1ll.1est gxrl s11hest boy best natured gurl best natured boy most bashful glrl most bashful boy most romantlc couple best boy athlete most popular semor most popular Jumor most popular sophomore most popular freshman Congratulauons to the Class of 1955 Plumbtng Heatmg and Apphances J AMES DAVIDSON 8a SONS Janet Seger Bob Sanders J amce Holsclaw Gordon Fox Janet Seger Ed Gatz J 311106 Holsclaw Dave Andersen Janet Hull Beverly Johnson Vl013 Closson Kenneth McK1m Marxlyn Lmdberg Owen Davts Mar1lyn Lmdberg Mardy Johnson Dave Andersen Ardyce Alton Dtck Gask111 Karen McK1m Kenneth McK1m Carolyn Moseman Donald Adams Faye Murray Ivan Ka1ser Judy Sanders Ed Rltts Donna Perry Donald Adams Mtldred and Owen Duane Alton Duane Alton Mar1lyn Carroll Gordon Fox Betty Schultz .T ' .T Th ' ....... . . . . 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I v ' JEWELRY I .... ,px 'I - 1 0 7 I Styled Right Priced Right To Sell on Sight Expert Watch Repairlng O Ne1ll Nebraska Best Wishes to all Members o The Class of 55 LINDBERG HOME gl AUTO SUPPLY O Neill Nebra ska FIRST NATIONAL BANK O Ne1ll Nebraska Since 1884 Capital Surplus Undivided Reserves over S 300 000 00 SHELHAMER EQUIPMENT 'Ptul lp Machines Distributors AEWAYS RSI OUAi Over 1600 Stores Serving the Nation Ready Wear Clothing Shoes J C PENNEY CO ONe1l1 GAMBLES The Friendly Store Appliances St Hardware Ladies Fashions Men s Clothing Home Furnishings O Neill s Most Complete Department Store Phone 8 PETERSEN S CLOTHING High Quality Guaranteed Mdse Jayson 8: Arrow Shirts Portis 81 Stetson Hats Ladies 8: Men s Shoes A Complete Line of Western Wear Phone l97LW O Neill Nebraska EARLEY OIL CO Buy at the sign of The Flying Red Horse W tO N ll m es el Mobngas Phone 40 MIDWEST FURNITURE APPLIANCE COMPANY Fine Furniture at Low Prices West O Neill Congratulatlons To the Class of 55 CLIFT JEWELRY George Cl1ft O Neill I ' x I Q f x ' U . f . . 7 1 profits and I I A at co. 1 S ' . 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