Odebolt Arthur Community School - Trojan Yearbook (Odebolt, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1955 volume:

ODEBOLT COMMUNITY SCHOOL EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1955 This map shows a comparison of the area included in the old and the new school districts. Old Independent School District -- 4 1 2 sections New Community School District -- 118 sections - •••■i 4 i r ' u 1 ' - M I H i—; r 1 H T J L i_J ■f 9 — — 1 S P - I— {•— f I— I H f— _ j__. i— i t c I r 0 c 1 r- | ■ - : THE 1955 TROJAN edited by The Senior Class of Odebolt High School Odebolt, Iowa 0 School isn't what it was when I was a boy, says Grandfather, when we mention having heard and seen Eisenhower speak on TV at school. Things weren't like that in my day, comments Aunt Abigail, when we bring home the reports of our I Q tests. Dad and mother join the chorus when we tell them that we go to All-State Band in Des Moines next week, and to a basketball clinic in Sioux City the week after that. In fact, we have heard so often that times have changed that we sat down and pondered the subject. And we arrived at the conclusion,that, indeed, times have changed. School isn't what it was fifty, forty, thirty years ago. But then, what is? We no longer travel by horse and buggy; we don't communicate by smoke signals; we don't read by candlelight, nor cook in open fireplaces. We live in an age whose keynote is progress, and our schools njust prog- ress to keep pace with the changing order. We need progressive schools to prepare us to live in the world of tomorrow. 2 Last October, the people living in the area already being served by the Odebolt Independent School District, voted to form a new district to be known as the Odebolt Community School. That area comprises ap- proximately one hundred eighteen square miles, and includes the towns of Odebolt and Boyer. In January, a new school board was elected, rep- resenting both the town and the rural areas. The new organization be- comes effective on July 1, 1955. We of the Class of 1955 are happy to have had our school life marked by an event of such importance. We are proud to be in a position to dedicate our volume of the TROJAN to the ODEBOLT COMMUNITY SCHOOL, and, in so doing, to slaute the spirit of Progress which it rep- resents. Our school as accomplished much in the past; prospects are bright for its accomplishing even more in the future. 3 PAUL FOX, Clinton Township, fills a one-year term on the new community school board. He has served for eight years as a member of his township board. ROBERT DANNENBURG, Richland Township, has been elected to the new community school board for a two-year term. MARVON STOCK, Wheeler Township, will serve on the new community school board for a two-year term. He has been a member of his township board for nine years. MRS. THELMA DRESSELHUIS, President of the Odebolt board for 1954- 55, has been elected to the new community school board for a three-year term. She has previously served for three years on the Odebolt School board. EARLE F. REX, has served for ten years on the Odebolt School board and he's been elected to the new com- munity school board for a one-year term. DR. P. E. TREMAN re- tires this year after five years on the Odebolt School Board. FRANK W. MATTES retires this yearafter tenyears of service to the Ode- bolt Independent School District. W. G. HORSTMAN has given four years service to the Odebolt Independent School District. He has been elected president of the Odebolt School Board to serve from March to July 1, 1955. He retires this year. BARTLEY G. OGDEN, Superintendent, Akron, Iowa B.A. 1STC M.A. SU1 Business Arithmetic, Senior Class Sponsor. IRA C. MARTIN has been Treasurer of Odebolt Independent School District 19 years. He retires this year and is succeeded by Feme Kessler, treasurer- elect of the Community School District. MRS. JOSEPHINE CARL- SON, Secretary of Odebolt School Board 10 1 2 years. MRS. THELMA EARLE F. REX DR. P. E. TREMAN FRANK W. MATTES W. G. HORSTMAN DRESSELHUIS ADMINISTRATION MRS. JOSEPHINE CARLSON BARTLEY G. OGDEN SENIOR HIGH FACULTY A Richard Tuttle Sac City, Iowa, Westmar 2 years, B.A. Buena Vista, Boys' Coach (football, bas- ketball, and track), and Junior Class Sponsor. Boyd Miller Brewster, Kansas, B.S. Kansas State College, Eighth Grade Science, Vocational Agriculture I and II.and F.F.A. Adviser. Mrs. Elizabeth Olson Dallas Center, Iowa, B.S. Iowa State College, Grad- uate Work Drake and Iowa State College,Home Eco- nomics, Lunch Room Supervision, Home Room Supervision, and Junior Class Sponsor. Charles Ferguson Principal, Lake View, Iowa, B.A. Iowa State Teachers College, Grad- uate Work Drake, Biology, Wrestling Coach, and Sophomore Class Sponsor. Pauline G. Berg Dayton,. Iowa, B.S. Iowa State College, Graduate Work Texas Tech. Col- lege, Science, Geometry, and Chemistry. Frank J. Shaw Odebolt,Iowa, B.A. Buena V ista, Graduate Work State University of Iowa and Drake, English, Speech and Dramatics Coach, and Home Room Supervision. Rosmer L. Bruce Odebolt, Iowa, B.A. Grin- nell, Graduate Work State University of Iowa and Iowa State Teachers Col- lege, Commercial Instruc- tor, Trojan Adviser, Home Room Supervision, and School Chronicle Sponsor. 5 JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY Mrs. Florence Teaquist Bondurant, Iowa, B.A. Drake University Graduate Work, Drake, Algebra, Math, and junior High Principal. Norman Stafford Webster City, Iowa, B.A. IS T C , M . M . Eastman School of Music, Roches- ter, New York, Instru- mental Music, English. Bob Buum Spencer,Iowa, B.A. ISTC, Girls' Basketball Coach, Jr. Hi. Boys' Physical Educa- tion and Coach, Driver Training, Senior Shop, and Sophomore Class Sponsor. Mrs. Dorothy Peterson Odebolt, Iowa, Cottey College for Women, B.A. SU1, English, Social Studies. Mrs. Ruth Haefner Sioux City, Iowa,. Morn- ingside College, Math, Social Studies. Lois Zahnan Sioux City, Iowa, B.A. ISTC, Grade Music, High School Vocal Music. Donna Hunter Sac City, Iowa, ISTC, Colorado University, Denver, Colorado, Grade Physical Education, Girls' Physical Education, and Science. GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY Mrs. Matilda Einspahr Arcadia, Iowa, Sixth Grade, Buena Vista College. Mrs. Muriel Brower Odebolt, Iowa, Second Grade, Iowa State Teachers College. Resigned March 11; Succeeded by Mrs. Marjorie Gronemeyer, B.A., Iowa State Teachers College. Dorothy Hardyk Sac City, Iowa, Fifth Grade, Buena Vista College. Mrs. Donna Simonson Odebolt, Iowa, First and Sec- ond Grades Combination, Wayne State Teachers Col- lege. Resigned February 1; Succeeded by Mrs. Carolyn Friday of Odebolt, Iowa State Teachers College. Mrs. Dorothy Reynolds West Liberty, Iowa, Fourth Grade, Iowa State Teachers College. Donna Lind Harcourt, Iowa, First Grade, Iowa State Teachers Col- lege. Mrs. Bonnie Linman Odebolt, Iowa, Third Grade, Wayne State Teachers Col- lege. Martha Kennedy Jdebolt, Iowa, Kindergarten, Iowa State Teachers Col- lege; Drake University; Wayne State Teachers; Ex- tension Work, Morningside and Iowa State Coljege. 7 HOT LUNCH COOKS From left to right: Mrs. Margaret Babcock, Mrs. Helen Peters, and Mrs. Dorothy Carlson. CUSTODIANS BUS DRIVERS From left to right: Leonard T-iefenthaler, Clifford Miller, Bill Sykes, Mrs. Wanda Carrier, Reverend Edward Moberg, Charles Teaquist, and Dick Wales. Paul Bengford Just take life easy as 1 do. Emily Bergman A friendly smile for every- one. Philip Coburn Happy and carefree, that's me. Lois Boerner There are no troubles that a twinkle and a giggle won't cure. Tom Brown When do we eat? Barbara Currie Small of stature, sweet of smile, bright and cherry all the while. Jeanine Buehler Sunny is her hair and sweet is her smile. Kay Buettner Being a woman is difficult since it consists of dealing with men. SENIOR CLASS Charlotte Erickson Impassible! A word not in her vocabulary. First Semester Russell Paulson Bob Martiens Roger Kies OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary -T reasurer Second Semester James Gunderson Bob Martiens Junith Gunderson Motto - Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first, and the lesson afterward. Colors - Purple and white Flower - Yellow Rose 10 William Halboth I'd rather be a farmer than President. Dale Gardner Work fascinates me. 1 could sit and look at it for hours. Douglas Herrig A real nice guy, a real good friend, one on whom you may depend. LaDon Hoefling A football man; a basket- ball man; and last but not least, a ladies' man. Gary Hogue Heaven sent him down; Heaven knows why. James Gunderson We thank the school for the chance we had to make the acquaintance of such a lad. Patricia Horstman She can start her voice and then go away and leave it talking. Robert Hummel I'm an angel?? Junith Gunderson Dainty, modest, fair is she, a charming maid we all agree. Jerry Iversen Early to bed and early to rise -- and you miss a lot of interesting things that don't go on in the day time. Donna Johnson Good and kind, her graces show her. We are lucky just to know her. Marlin Gunderson Future Manager of Iowa Hog Sales. 11 Kenneth Johnson Gangway you other Romeos; here I come. William Kaspersen Scratch him off your list, wimmin. Robert Martiens He has an attractive man- ner, or have you girls al- ready noticed? Roger Kies Gosh, how will all the girls get along without me? Marilyn Landgraf She’s not blushing; that's the reflection from her hair. Philip Meltesen Some of the greatest things are done by small people. Helen Lansink She has a pleasant way and is nice and friendly. Edrie Leeds Bright, snappy, full of fun. Harold Miller The best way to make a friend is to be one. Ronald McGonigie It’s fun to study ... I bet. Charles Mandernach His pleasing personality is known to all his friends. Lorraine Neville Calm and sweet, just grand to meet. 12 Shirley Schomer Her heart is like the moon. There's always a man in it. Arlene Schwaller Quiet? We wonder. Darlene Paul A mischievous kid, this gal, but yet everyone thinks she's swell. Lynne Sonksen A girl worth knowing. Janet Taphom Nobody's enemy, but everybody’s friend. Russell Paulson As a student he does shine; as a friend he is fine. William Wallace I favor a 5-day weekend. Colleen Weifenbach She'salways jolly and car- ries a smile. Sharon Roberts Can'thelp loving that man of mine. Joseph Wingert 1 will either find a way or make one. Miriam Youngren Nurse Miriam, who will cure them or lure them. Robert Scanlan You couldn't call him bashful. 13 SENIOR ACTIVITIES PAUL BENGFORD Football 1,2,4; Track 1.2,3.4; F.F.A. 1.2.3.4, F.F.A. Officer 3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; Homecom- ing Attendant 4. EMILY BERGMAN Mixed Chorus 1;Girls Glee Club 1; Snow Queen 1; Class Play 3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Majorette 1,2,3.4. LOIS BOERNER Girls’ Glee Club4;Mixed Chorus4; Annual Staff 4; School Chronicle 4; All County Chorus 4. TOM BROWN Transferred from Schleswig 1; F.F.A. 2; Boys' Glee Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4. JEANINE BUEHLER Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Symphonic Band 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Girls' Sextet 1,2; Clarinet Trio 2,3,4; Clarinet Quartet 1,2; Mixed Clarinet Quartet 3,4; Clarinet Solo 2,3,4; Piano Solo 4; Woodwind Quintet 3,4; Woodwind Trio 4; All-State Band 4; All County Band 3,4; All County Chorus 1; Annual Staff 4; Homecoming Attendant 2,3,4; Ice Carnival Queen Candidate 4; Class Officer 2,3; Freshman Christmas Playl; Radio Speaking 4; Student In- structor 3. KAY BUETTNER Class Play 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Girls' Glee Club 4; Annual Staff 4; All County Chorus 4. PHILIP COBURN Football3,4; Basketball 2,3; Basketball Manager 4. BARBARA CURRIE Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; All County Band 1,3,4; Flute Trio 2,3,4; Flute Quartet3,4; Woodwind Quintet 4; Student Instructor 3; Annual Staff 4. CHARLOTTE ERICKSON Basketball 1,3,4; Girls' Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1. DALE GARDNER Football 1,3,4; Track 1,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4. JAMES GUNDERSON Football 1,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3,4; Boys' Glee Club 2,3,4; All County Chorus 3,4; F.F.A. 1; Class Officer 2,4; Annual Editor 4; Wrestling 2,3,4. JUNITH GUNDERSON Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 4; Annual Staff 4; School Chronicle 4; Majorette 1,2,3,4. MARLIN GUNDERSON Football 1,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Officer 3. WILLIAM HALBOTH Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,4; Track 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. President 4; F.F.A. Vice- president 3. DOUGLAS HERRIG Class President 1; Football Manages 1; Track Manager 1; Wrestling Manager 3; Student Coun- cil 4. LA DON HOEFLING Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; F.F.A. President 2; Class Officer 1 � 2,3. GARY HOGUE Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; F.F.A. Officer 2; Class Play 3; One-Act Play 4; Radio Speaking 4; Annual Busi- ness Manager 4; WNAX Forum 4. PATRICIA HORSTMAN Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Vocal Solo 1,2,3,4; Flute Solo 1,2,3; One-Act Play 2,4; Class Play 3; Piano Solo 3,4; Class Officer 3; Girls’ Trio 2,3, 4; Girls’ Sextet 1,2,3; Double-Mixed Quartet 2; Girls' Quartet 3,4; Mixed Quartet 4; Flute Trio 2,3,4;Flute Quartet 3,4; Woodwind Quintet 1.3, 4; All State Band 2; All State Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Band 1,2,3; Cheerleading 2,3,4; Stu- dent Instructor 3,4. ROBERT HUMMEL Football Manager 2,3,4; Basketball Manager 2; Track Manager2,3; Cheerleader 3; Class Officer 3; Junior Class Play 3; Basketball 4; Annual Staff 4. JERRY IVERSEN Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,4; Wrestling 2,3,4. DONNA JOHNSON Concert Band 2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4; All County Band 3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Saxophone Solo 3,4; Saxophone Quartet 3,4; Saxophone Sextet 3,4; Student Council4; School Chronicle 4; Stu- dent Instructor 3,4. KENNETH JOHNSON Mixed Chorus2,3,4; Boys'Glee Club2,3,4; Foot- ball 3,4; Wrestling 3,4. WILLIAM KASPERSEN Football2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; F.F. A. Officer 3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4. 14 ROGER KIES Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Class Officer 3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,4; F.F.A. Officer 2; Mixed Quartet 4. MARILYN LANDGRAF Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; All County Band 3,4; All State Or- chestra 4; French Horn Solo 2,3,4; French Horn Trio 3,4; French Horn Quartet 3,4; Woodwind Quintet 4; Brass Sextet 4; Girls' Glee Club 2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus2,3,4; Declamation 2,3,4; Class Play 3; Junior High Homecoming Queen 1; Homecoming Attendant2,4; Class Officer 1,2,3; School Chronicle 4; Annual Staff 4. EDR1E LEEDS School Chronicle 4. RONALD McGONIGLE Football 1,3; Wrestling 2,3,4; Track 1,3,4; Class Officer 1. CHARLES MANDERNACH Basketball 1,2,4; Football 1; Marching Band 1,2, 3,4; Concert Band 1.2,3,4; Trombone Quartet 1, 2,3,4;Trombone Solol.2,3,4; Brass Quartet 3,4; Brass Sextet 2.3,4; All County Band 1,3,4; All State Band 3,4; All County Chorus 1; All State Chorus2;Boys' Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys' Quartet 2,3; Double Boys' Quartet 3; Mixed Quartet 2,3; Double Mixed Quartet 2,3; Madrigal3; Class Play 3; One-Act Play 4; WNAX Forum4; F.F.A. 1,2; Vocal Solo 3; Annual Staff 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; President of Student Council 4. ROBERT MARTIENS Football 1.3,4; Basketball 1,3,4; Track 1,3; An- nual Staff 4; Class Officer 4; Homecoming King 4; Treasurer of Student Council 4. PHILIP MELTESEN Boys' Glee Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Class Play 3; Football 1,3; Track 1.2,4; Wrestling 2. 3,4; Annual Staff 4. HAROLD MILLER F.F.A. 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1. LORRAINE NEVILLE Marching Band 2,3,4; Concert Band 2,3,4; Pep Band2,3; All County Band 3,4; Brass Sextet 3,4; School Chronicle 4; Student Instructor 3. DARLENE PAUL Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Glee Club 2,3,4; Dramatics 1,2; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; All County Band 1,4; Bassoon Solo 1,2,3,4; Drum Major 2,3,4; All State Band 2; All State Orchestra 3; Class Officer 2; Sextet 2; Woodwind Quartet 2; Woodwind Quintet 4; Wood- wind Trio 4; Baton Instructor2,3,4; Girls' Quar- tet 3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Annual Staff 4; One- Act Play 4; Class Play 3; Homecoming Attend- ant 4; Student Instructor 2,3,4. RUSSELL PAUSLON Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; F.F.A. Treasurer 2; Class President 4. SHARON ROBERTS Transferred from Early 2; Basketball 3; Annual Staff 4. ROBERT SCAN LAN F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A.Officer 3; Wrestling 2,3,4. SHIRLEY SCHOMER Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Drum Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Vocal Solo 3,4; Girls' Trio 3,4; Girls' Quartet 3,4; All State Chorus 4; Mixed Quartet 4; Ac- companist 3,4; Class Play 3; Cheerleader 4; Declamatory 4; School Chronicle 4; All County Chorus 4; Majorette 1. LYNNE SONKSEN Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3; Drum Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Drum Solo 2; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Girls' Quartet 2,3; Girls' Trio 4; Girls' Sextet 3; Double Mixed CXiartet3,4; Madrigal 3, 4; Class Play 3. JANET TAPHORN Dramatics 2,3. WILLIAM WALLACE Football 1,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; Track 2,3. COLLEEN WEIFENBACH Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Saxophone Solo 1,2,4; Saxophone Quartet 3,4; Saxophone Sextet 4; Pep Band 3,4; Student In- structor 3,4; All County Band 3,4; School Chronicle 4. JOSEPH WINGERT Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1.2.3.4; F.F.A. 1,2; Wrestling 2,3,4. MIRIAM YOUNGREN Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Student Instructor 3; Sym- phonic Band 4; French Horn Solo 1,2,3,4; Piano Solo 4; Woodwind Quintet 4; All State Band 4; All State Orchestra 2; Homecoming Attendant 4; Class Officer 1; French Horn Quartet 1,2,3,4; French Horn Trio 3,4; All County Band 1,3,4; Brass Quintet 4; Annual Assistant Editor 4. 15 1955 CLASS HISTORY Everyone's education has to have its beginning, and we, the class of 1955, were no exception. One bright beautiful day in September of 1942, a group of proud mothers dragged their little darlings up the north steps of the Grade School Building and into Miss Reich's kindergarten room. There were twenty-five of us in all; namely, Gary Buehler, Jeanine Buehler, Kay Buettner, Janice Crain, Ronald F logs tad, J uni th Gunder- son, Dennis Huff, Robert Hummel, Jerry Iversen, Caroline Kluckhohn, Mary Krohn, Marvin Longnecker, Charles Mandernach, Lavonne McAhren, Margaret Meals, Craig Morr, Donald Murr, Robert Scanlan, Shirley Schomer, James Turner, William Wallace, Mavis Wangler, Colleen Weifenbach, Patsy Horstman, and Charlotte Erickson. We will always remember the church services we held every morning in the'little red church, and the wonderful times we had playing in the playhouse. We drove Miss Reich almost insane by eat- ing her graham crackers, when she locked us in the closet. But we were headed for longer hours and harder studies, so we crossed the hall to Mrs. Lundblad's first grade. At last we could go to school all day and didn't have to take an afternoon nap. In the process of mov- ing, we lost Marvin Longnecker, Robert Scanlan, Wil- liam Wallace, Margaret Meals, and Janice Crain. We gained Lola Albrecht, Helen Loomer, Ronald Mc- Gonigle, and Edward Huff. The next year we moved on to Miss Swanson in the second grade. Added to our number were Phil Meltesen and Warner Quirk, but we lost Edward Huff, Lavonne McAhren,and Gary Buehler. The highlight of the year was the grocery store we built and each one took his turn being storekeeper. In our short trip across the hall to Miss Barber's third grade, we lost Lola Albrecht, Donald Murr, Craig Morr, and Caroline Kluckhohn. To make up for our loss Roger Oxendale, Jerry Purcell, Lois Boerner, and Colleen Weifenbach joined our number, making a total of eighteen. There were some of us who could read better than the others, so they proudly sat in the first reading group while the rest of us sat in the second. When roll was called in Miss Charlson's fourth grade, we found Roger Oxendale and Jerry Purcell missing. However, we added to our roll, Barbara Currie, Darlene Paul, Dean Johnson, and Pat Sorenson, giving us a total of twenty. The most important event during the year came when we all gathered in the hall to sing Christ- mas Carols. After fourth grade we jumped high enough to enter Miss Jensen's fifth grade room, on second floor. We lost Mavis Wangler and Warner Quirk but gained LaDon Hoefling and Sharon Roberts on the way up. At first we got rather tired after climbing the three long flights of stairs. We always looked forward to the day when the teacher's boy friend came to visit school. Each of us had our turn at teasing poor teacher about him. In sixth grade, Miss Benning seemed to quiet our teasing manner. We lost Dean Johnson but gained several new faces. Among them were Jim Gunderson, Marlin Gunderson, Gary Hogue, Russell Paulson, Roger Kies,Jolene Lange, and Miriam Youngren, making our number stand at twenty-six. The following year we joined the eighth and ninth grade in the Junior High Study Hall. Everything was so different -- extra curricular activities, class parties, more teachers, fewer subjects, study hall, and those un- mentionable citizenship marks. It was no wonder we received so many citizenship marks because some of us were pretty good at throwing erasers and chalk. In the process of moving,we lost Jolene Lange but we gained Kenneth Johnson, Harold Miller, and Lynne Sonksen. The eighth grade was pretty much the same as seventh grade except the new faces that were added to our number. They were Emily Bergman, Patricia Peed, Shirley Hast, Jerry Hupp, Carol Johnson, and Lorraine Neville. During the last year we lost Sharon Roberts and Patricia Peed. The next thing we knew we were freshmen. We were still in Junior High but we could take part in high school activities, such as, chorus groups, dramatics, F. F.A., and athletics. From the country schools, the parochial school, and schools from other towns, we added to our roll call Paul Miller, Teresa Viet, Janet Taphorn, Arlene Schwaller, Edrie Leeds, Helen Lansink, Marilyn Landgraf, Philip Coburn, Joseph Wingert, Bill Wallace,Loren Thies,Robert Scanlan,Robert Martiens, Larry Lindstrom, William Kaspersen, Douglas Herrig, Darrell Brown, Dale Gardner, and Bill Halboth. We lost Jerry Hupp and Shirley Hast, but we still had a grand total of fifty-three, one of the largest classes we have ever had. The next year we took a big jump to the new build- ing to continue our high school career as sophomores. Our sophomore year gave us more privileges, our own lockers,and home rooms,but we had more new teach- ers and harder studies. The only thing we didn't like was being looked down on by the juniors and seniors. We gained Sharon Roberts. In the transfer we lost Carol Johnson and Robert Martiens, and we gained Tom Brown, Robert Lappegard, and Jim Moller. During the year we lost Robert Lappegard and Jim Moller. Our junior year is remembered by two outstanding events: the Junior Class Play, and the Junior-Senior Banquet. Also during the year we sold at basketball and football games and selected our class rings. We lost Teresa Viet, Pat Sorensen, and Ronald Flogstad and gained Robert Martiens. The second semester we lost Paul Miller and Larry Lindstrom. Finally we made the last jump in our high school career. We are seniors!! It was a long grind but we made it with a grand total of forty-five. Since last year we have lost Loren Theis and Darrell Brown. Those who have traveled all thirteen years together are Jeanine Buehler, Kay Buettner, Junith Gunderson, Robert Hum- mel, Jerry Iversen. Charles Mandernach, Shirley Schomer, Patsy Horstman, and Charlotte Erickson. As we, the seniors, leave Odebolt High, never to come back again as students, we take with us many fond memories of our school days. We only hope that as we go our separate ways, our town and school will have some reason to be proud of us. Kay Buettner and Jeanine Buehler 16 Tiff’s 1 PiaU +■•� K « o m 61 oot w f • A V' KkW v AV“ , •. « . Back Row (left to right): Ted Schomer, James Buehler, Jim Nuetzman, Robert Girvan. Lloyd Roeder, Rollyn Stehr, David Schaefer, Robert Gardner, Richard Hanson, Ellen Dresselhuis. Shirley Rohlf, Judy McDonough, Joan Thies. Mid- dle Row: James Waldemer, Patricia Brucker, Freida Miller, Sharon Fineran, Virginia Engel, Nancy Johnson, Marlene Snyder, Mprlene Lundell, Claudia Flogstad, Deanna Vaughn, Carol Herrig, Jolene Lange, Donna Buehler. Front Row: Russell West, Ted Bengford, LaDon Bernhardt. Larry Geyer, Rosalie Bloyer, Janice Bauer, Delores King, Janice Richard- son, Dorothy Hummel. JUNIOR CLASS Open your eyes! Take a good Look! One more year and we'll be out of this book! As seniors we will strive to make that the best year of all. The first semester Dick Hanson filled the office of president with Bob Girvan in the vice-president position. RollynStehr wrote the minutes and handled the finances. The second semester Bob Girvan moved up to president with Diana Vaughn as vice-president and Jim Nuetzman taking over as secretary-treasurer. Our class sponsors were Mrs. Olson and Mr. Tuttle. Our class went all out to put on the hilarious play, The Arrival of Kitty. Representatives of our class also played key roles in the very successful football, basketball, and track teams under our new coach. Many in our class were also active in speech work. We also have many talented musicians, some of whom traveled to the All-State Festival and received I ratings at the state con- test. We were rewarded for our hard work of selling at games by a very successful Junior-Senior Banquet. As we rise to the top level of our high school education, we hope to fulfill the responsibilities expected of us as leaders in high school. We will appreciate everyone's support during our senior year. 18 SOPHOMORE CLASS First Semester Grant Langle Larry Neville Gloria Girvan Judy Ogden Gloria Girvan Jean Hanson Mr. Ferguson Mr. Buum Officers President Vice-president Secretary-treasurej Reporters Sponsors Second Semester Norma Stiles Dick Duffy Myrna Lange Judy Ogden Gloria Girvan Jean Hanson Mr. Ferguson Mr. Buum With thirty-nine members, the Sophomore class began its first year in the high school building in September, 1954. The sophomores have been well represented in all extra-cur- ricular activities. Some of the number went out for football, bas- ketball, and track in the athletic department. More than half the class played in band and sang in chorus and glee clubs. Five sophomores were selected for All-State Chorus. Many were in small vocal and instrumental groups and played and sang solos. Others participated in declam work. This year was the first year for this class to sell food at basketball games and over the noon hour. That venture has been highly successful, as was the one class party held to date, a masquerade party. The sophomores are an alert, alive group, which will make their mark in OHS history. Move out of the way, upperclassmen, and make way for the Seniors of '57! Back Row (left to right): Jean Hanson, Ronald Oxendale, Willard Johnson, Othel Johnson, Grant Langle, Theodore Meents, Larry Waldemer. Roger Fineran, Gloria Girvan, Jeanette Ladehoff, Helen Kessler, Tom Erickson, Franklin Vaughn. Middle Row: Merle Lansink, Clifford Schroeder, Don Taylor, Kyle McGonigle, James Howard, Richard Duffy, Mildred Trulock, Mavis Monroe. Norma Stiles, Marilyn Sommers. Myrna Lange. Lois Gustafson, Judy Ogden, Audrey Cowlham, Irene Taphorn. Front Row: Bonnie Snyder, Joyce Mandernach, Nancy Neville, Barbara Linden, Adrienne Bergman, Dwayne Wingert, Dennis Coburn, Nolan Schnuckel, Larry Neville, Tom Meltesen. FRESHMAN CLASS Back Row (left to right): Judy Wallace, Marilyn Lange, Bonnie Raasch.Jane Leonard, Letha Buchanan, Margaret Bell, Richard Thayer, Darrell Herrig, Larry Kaspersen. Curtis Lappegard, Ralph Buxton. Kay Koster, Jolene Kropf, Beverly Paulson, Ethel Godbersen, Janette Youngren. Middle Row: Genevieve Raasch, Rosalie Nuetzman. Janice Ogren, Josephine Gunderson, Ronald Hogue, Arlen Luitjens, Darrel Buehler, Richard Konrady.Dean Johnson, Dennis Bengford, Robert Taphorn, Donald Cowlham, Ralph Cowlham. First Row: Robert Siebrecht, Pat Scanlan, Robert Johnson, Sandra Higby, Diane Bengford, Beverly Johnson, Patsy Scanlan, Jean Thies, LaDonna Miller, Karen Geyer. Absent: Joan Veit. Sandra Higby Arlen Luitjens Bonnie Raasch Genevieve Raasch Mrs. Teaquist Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Reporter Class Sponsor Janette Youngren Kay Koster Janice Ogren Jolene Kropf Mrs. Teaquist The freshman class began the year with forty-one pupils, but by the middle of the second semester numbered only thirty-seven strong. The highlight of the first semester was a skating party at the Ida Grove skating rink. Each person was entitled to invite guests. The freshman girls co-operated with the senior homemaking class to have a Christmas tea for the mothers and faculty mem- bers. The class of 1958 is well represented in the extra curricular activities with 11 in band, 12 inGirls' Basketball, 17 in Girls' Glee Club, 17 in Mixed Chorus, and 6 in Boys' Basketball. The freshmen look forward to being an even more vital part of the high school student body when they move over to the other building next fall. Back Row (left to right): Shirley Buehler, Elizabeth Adams. Margot Adams, Dorothy Fox, Lois Story. Ruth Buxton, Lois Roeder, Kay McFarland, Herbert Turin, Joyce Carlson. Ronald Murr, Bill Stock, Richard Rohlf, Richard Lange. Middle Row: Dennis Herrig, Don Siebrecht, Barbara Anderson. Diane Boerner. Judy Bye, Carole Schultz, Gerrit Dres- selhuis, Duane Buehler, Ronald Lange, Gloria Larson, Nancy Currie, Robert Rex, Janice Salmonson, Front Row: Judith Schneider. Robert Hummel. Donna Stiles, Audrey Mandernach, Margaret Gustafson, Arlene Howard, Harry Robbins, Elwood Anderson, Richard Brown, Donald Petchauer, Wellman Lindstrom, Mavis Meltesen. Absent: Karen Zimmer- man. GRADE EIGHT GRADE SEVEN Back Row (left to right): Roger Siebrecht, Donald Oxendale, Linda Boom, Karen Johnson, Sharon Olberding, Marjorie Downing, Lynda Johnson. Middle Row: Roger Rector, Yvonne Lange. Sally Swanson, Judy Sonksen, Bill Ogren, Bonnie Siebrecht, Joan Johnson, Billy Brucker, Norman Bergman. Front Row: Nancy Anderson, JaNell Iversen, Karen Schneider. Joyce Konradi, Ivan Robbins, Donald Hoefling, Wayne Stehr, Billy Carlson, Kenneth Weifenbach, Richard Lingren. Football Boy's Basketball Girls' Basketball Back Row (left to right): Diane Lundblad, Julianne Gunderson, Jeannine Siebrecht, Kenneth Schramm, Sharon John- son, LeRoy Lappegard, John Noyd, Allan Geyer, Betty Hanson, Marleen Roll, Janis Smith. Middle Row: John Peter- son, Malinda Reik, Leon Rabe, Douglas McDonough,JimmyHausman,Roger Thayer, Roger Peters, Faith Albach, Stanley Dublinske, Jean Albrecht, Pearl King, John Hoefling, Roger Buehler, Donald Brown, Mrs. Einspahr. Front Row: Nancy Buxton, Linda Carstensen, Kent Ogden. Curtis Raasch. Cleone Carlson, Betty Carlson, Sandra Kessler, Rosanne Keller, Roland Huisenga, Dennis Wagner, Douglas Hoefling, Joan Frey. Shirley Olson, La Donna Gehring, Marlene Lange. GRADE SIX GRADE FIVE Back Row (left to right): Kathy Gotberg, Sharon Prichard, Hazel Robbins, Ramona Huisenga, Karen Johnson, Peggy Hogue, Diane Buehler, Charles Williams. Middle Row: Dennis Anderson. Gary Boerner, Tommy Monroe, Marshall Fox, Janet Wagner, Jane Taylor, Thelma Raasch, Lois Albrecht. Miss Hardyk. Front Row: Danny Ogren, Lloyd Schramm. Rickey McFarland, Keith Reinhart, Bobby Prichard. Larry Siebrecht, Jerry Murr. Absent: John Ohden. Back Row (left to right): Byrne Adams, Richard Hummel, John Miller, Geraldine Mauer, Dorothy Kessler, Karen Noyd, DawnDeal, Mary Raasch, Billy Einspahr, Michael Sellman, David Olson. Middle Row: Charles Brucker, Richard Melte- sen, Phyllis Ferguson, Jimmy Godbersen, Sandra Schneider, Mary Siebrecht, John Oldnettle, Claudia Albach, Dennis Carrier. Darwin Reik, Mrs. Reynolds. Front Row: Delayne Gehring, Jean Lingren. Dale Olson, Lois Robbins, Kent Reinhart, Terry Gronemeyer, Rodney Gray, Judy Lange. GRADE FOUR GRADE THREE Back Row (left to right): John Buxton, David Geyer,Robert Hanson, Gary Johnson, Julie Lundblad, Bobby Brower. David Stock, Jon Story, Charles Carstensen, Bonnie Girvan, Jimmy Sundell. Middle Row; Bruce Raasch, Virginia Mander- nach.Judy Anderson, Sharyn Lange, Dale Smith, Timothy Schaefer, Benny Buehler, Richard Lappegard, Bobby Searles, Kandis Reinhart, Mrs. Linman. Front Row: Ronald Carrier, Dennis Mandernach, Judy Fineran, Suzanne Gunderson, Janice Gunderson, Kathleen Youngren, Neil Dublinski, Kenneth Wardrip, Anita Johnson, Karen Wagner, Larry Thiede. Back Row (left to right): Jennifer Sellman, Shirley Ferguson. Marilyn Hogue. Cheri Keller, Pauline Loger, Carolyn Seibrecht. Bobby Dannenberg, Keith Buxton, Doyle Herrig, Gerald Lange, David Ziegman, Teddy Richardson, Dennis Lingrin, Mrs. Brower. Middle Row: Mrs. Simonson, Roy Ferguson, Donald Zimmerman, Rosemary Prichard, Diane McFarland, Linda Richardson. Donna Hummel, Gail Janssen, Carol Gustafson, Joan Hemphill. Patty Langle, Billy Gronemeyer, Linda Peters. Lee Kratz. Front Row: Laurel Boerner, Donald Anderson, Roberta Huisenga, Linda Tru- deau, Cheryl Rector, Karen Godbersen, Carol Paulson, Richard Carstensen, Milo Reik, Duane Ziegmann, Susan John- son, Roger Schneider, Merlin Boerner, Cheryl Sellstrom. GRADE TWO GRADE ONE Back Row (left to right): Miss Lind, Mary Jo Wilken, Kathy Buxton, Linda Hardin, Sheryl Schroeder. Joe Ziegmann, Theron Smith, Kelly Reinhart, John Deason, Dennis McFarland, Mrs. Simonson. Middle Row: Ronald Boerner, Steven Thayer. Steven Rector, Jon Sellman, Jayne Lashier, Darla Kay Siebrecht, Gerald Fredrichsen. Joel Johnson, David Streed. First Row: Nadine Drake, Marsha Janssen, Jacqueline Smith, Jan Rabe, Betty Brucker, Jo Ellen Ferguson. Jess Chuck Purdy. Charles Downing, James Richardson, Tommy Siebrecht, Barbara Siebrecht, Dick McGonigle. Back Row (left to right): Miss Kennedy, Carletta Moerer, Linda Ogren, Linda Kay Down, Esther Streed, Bonnie Sell- strom, Gerald Einspahr, Charles Lashier, Bonita Bird, Michael Stafford, Timothy Dobrovolny. Front Row: Kathleen Morkin, Jim McGonigle, Duane Bauer, John Mason, Carol Ann Friday. Bruce Hokanson, Rosemary Dinges.Barbara Girvan, Randall Gray. Susan Horton, Dale Mohr. Absent: Jean Ohden. MORNING GROUP KINDERGARTEN AFTERNOON GROUP Back Row (left to right): Rodney Einspahr, Dale Boom, Keith Weifenbach. Alan Olson, Sandra McFarland, Catherine Peterson. David Kratz, Bruce Friedrichsen. Duane Carlson, Evelyn Bird, Pat Simon, Miss Kennedy. Front Row: Leslie Mandemach. Margaret Smith. Margaret Klus, Pamela Searls, Gwendolyn Buehler, Joyce Schneider, Jeannette Lap- pegard, Michael Stierlin. Sharon Simon. Absent: Roger Huisenga. SENIOR SHOP This is a two-semester course for senior boys only. There are nine boys in the class. Ronnie has enlisted some help to work on his boat. Some of the other projects made were gun cabinets, book racks. TV chairs, small tables, and coffee tables. BOOKKEEPING The bookkeeping class numbers thirty-three, about half of them boys. They have so much work to do that even a photographer didn't distract them. SPEECH CHEMISTRY Chemistry is a full year course offered to both boys and girls, although only boys appear in this picture. They are working with acids and bases. It appears that Gary is diluting something under the watchful eye of Dale. This course is elective and is given for only one semes- ter. The chief purpose of a course in speech is to teach how to express ideas clearly. Phil Melteson is doing a good job here, judging from the interested expressions of several people in the class. English Literature acquaints the pupil with the rich heritage which is his. in the works of famous authors, and it gives him, as well, a foundation for study of his own language. The girls here are engaged in some group project, but the boys apparently have nothing to do with it. Vocational Agriculture is a nation-wide, federally planned program of instruction in agriculture for farm youth in high school. Through its classes, the students learn better ways of managing farms and better methods of agriculture in general. F. F. A. is a world wide or- ganization, planned to promote successful country life, and is a very important part of vocational agriculture Government is required, and is given for one semes- ter to seniors. The study of Government is designed to make every graduate an enlightened, well-informed citizen. Mr. Tuttle must have told another of his jokes, for he has quite a sense of humor. Vocational Homemaking classes endeavor to help the students become better citizens of the community through the teaching of homemaking and management. Edrie Leeds, Helen Lansink, Charlotte Erickson, Sharon Roberts, Emily Bergman, Arlene Schwaller, and Junith Gunderson are practicing their sewing skills. 28 Othel Johnson T Roger Kies G Don Taylor G-HB Grant Langle G FOOTBALL Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt 26 12 19 37 40 13 Just two weeks before school started, the Odebolt Trojan football squad started their practice under Coach Richard Tuttle, a graduate of Buena Vista. After a month of training the Trojans went into their first game against Wall Lake. It showed that the '54 team was good on offense a s well as defense. The Trojans really didn't make any spectacular play on rushing or passing, but the Tuttle bunch came out on the long end of the score as they did in five other games. The Kingsley game was one in which the Trojans had to really show their stuff. At the end of the half, Odebolt was trailing by a touchdown. In the opening play of the second ha If, Hoefling ran 90 yards for a touchdown putting Odebolt in the lead for the first time. The Trojans led up to the end of the game, but in the last play , Kinglsey made a touchdown, which tied the score. This made our record one win and one tie. The Moville game was characterized by short runs by Nuetzman, Paul Bengford, and Hoefling; good blocking; and throwing Moville back for some losses, so again the Trojans won. Correctionville and Marcus were next on the list, and these two games turned out to be a rest for the Trojans. They gave an opportunity for the second and third teams to show their ability. I Bill Halboth E m TWin TArf Bill Wallace T 3 = Joe Wingert G 30 137 EWI Bill Kaspersen T-G LaDon Hoefling QB Paul Bengford HB The following week was Home- coming. Emily Bergman, as queen, and Bob Martiens, as king, ruled over the festivities of the evening. Odebolt played Manilla that night. Out to avenge their 33-12 loss in '53, the Tro- jans were fired up and they still had an undefeated record at the end of the game. Odebolt 13- Manilla 0. Sac City was next on the schedule. This was one of the most talked about games in the community. Could Odebolt beat the Sac Indians? The Tro- jans, outplaying Sac in the first half, held them scoreless. The courageous Trojans suffered defeat when Bill Kas- persen, hurt in second quarter, and LaDon Hoefling, hurt in third quarter, were taken off the field. This took the spirit out of the boys and so the Indians proved too much for the Trojans, who fell in defeat but not disgracefully. They played hard football all the way and the Indians knew they had played a football game. The next two games turned out to be a contrast to the first games of the season. Odebolt bowed to Ida Grove 28-6 and then to Holstein 26-0. The season's record was 5 wins, 3 losses, and one tie. Many thanks should be given to the ardent supporters of the Trojans, who gave them the will to win. Thanks are also due to Coach Buum for a fine scouting job. Finally congratulations are in order for Dick Tuttle, who coached the Odebolt Trojans through a fine season. SEASON Wall Lake 0 Kingsley 12 Moville 0 C'Ville 7 Marcus 0 Manilla 0 Sac City 18 Ida Grove 28 Holstein 26 Bob Martiens E-HB David Schaefer E Ted Bengford QB Jerry Iversen G Kenneth Johnson T Phil Coburn HB Rollyn Stehr HE One might think Paul Bengford is stopped on this play, but he drives on to make the first touchdown in the Manilla game. Quarterback LaDon Hoefling made a touchdown on this play when Marcus kicked off. Moville tried a plunge through the center, but was stopped dead on this play. BOYS T SEASON’S Odebolt 56 Odebolt 73 Odebolt 70 Odebolt 38 Odebolt 67 Odebolt 74 Odebolt 82 Odebolt 52 Odebolt 60 Odebolt 50 Odebolt 59 Odebolt 74 Odebolt 50 County Odebolt 45 Odebolt 70 Odebolt 64 Odebolt 75 Odebolt 79 Odebolt 74 Sectional Odebolt 48 Odebolt 53 District Odebolt 53 Odebolt 41 Our offense. Don't argue, Bill. BASKETBALL RECORD Auburn 53 Wall Lake 24 Arthur 38 Danbury 50 Schaller 40 Lake View 68 Nemaha 32 Correctionville 69 Charter Oak 44 Lytton 39 Alta 68 Early 64 Holstein 46 Tournament Nemaha 19 Lytton 40 Lake View 43 Denison 60 Battle Creek 64 Galva 53 Tournament Cherokee 46 Ida Grove 52 Tournament Harlen 51 Manning 57 Sectional Champs. (From left to right): Bill Halboth, Othel Johnson, Bob Girvan, Bob Martiens, Dick Hanson, Gary Hogue, Jim Nuetz- man, Charles Mandernach, Larry Geyer, Ted Schomer, LaDon Hoefling, and LaDon Bernhardt. BOYS’ BASKETBALL WON 19 LOST 4 We are proud of the fine record our basketball boys have made dur- ing this 1954 - 1955 season. The team will lose a number of seniors next year, including 4 out of the first 6 regulars. The team had some very tough games this year and likewise some thrillers. More than once they won games by only 1 or 2 points. During their 23 games this season the Trojans hit 37.8% of their field goal attempts and 54.5% of their free-throw attempts. This made an average of 6l.5 points per game, while their opponents averaged only 48.6 points per game. One noteworthy accomplishment was that the Trojans managed to avenge their numerous defeats by Early last year. They were behind by a considerable margin when the first half ended, but during the second half they showed excellent teamwork and won the game. This year the team won the county tournament and the county con- ference; they placed third in the Maple Valley Conference. The Trojans won the Sectional tournament by 1 point when they defeated Ida Grove. They were runners-up in the District Tournament. Bill Halboth averaged l6.7points per game. He was followed by Bob Girvan. 10.9 points; Charles Mandernach, 10.5 points; Othel Johnson, 7.8 points; LaDon Hoefling, 7.7 points; and Bob Martiens, 3.4 points per game. The team will be hurt by the loss of this year's seniors, but if they show the fine spirit which they had this year, prospects for next year look even better than this year's splendid record. 36 Back row: (left to right) Mr. Buum, Lynne Sonksen, Dianne Bengford, Josephine Gunderson, Kay Kosfer, Bonnie Raasch, Jane Leonard, Marilyn Lange, Judy Wallace, Karen Geyer, Jean Thies, LaDonna Miller, Patsy Scanlan. Sharon Roberts, and Miss Hunter. Front row; Nancy Neville. Carol Herrig, Audrey Cowlham, Junith Gunderson, Gloria Gir- van, Shirley Rohlf, Jean Hanson, Ellen Dresselhuis, Charlotte Erickson, Myrna Lange, Freida Miller, Shirley Scho- mer, Judy Ogden, and Sandra Higby. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL WON 17 — LOST 4 The Trojanettes completed another fine basketball season this year, climaxing it by winning the Sac County Tournament for the fourth year in a row. They defeated Nemaha 54-37, Auburn 44-38, andSchaller 62- 59, to take the county crown. During the Sectional Tournament the girls had a little bad luck when many of them were sick. They defeated Vail 63-36 and Auburn 49-35, but in the final round Schleswig defeated Ode- bolt 44-43. During the season the Trojanettes scored 1148 points for an offensive average of 54.6 points per game. The guard court did a very fine job this year. They held their opponents down to 47.4 points per game. The Trojanettes made 33.1% of their field goals and 56.5% of their free throws. This year three seniors have ended their highschool basketball careers. They are Shirley Schomer, Charlotte Erickson, and Junith Gunderson. All three have performed very well during the season. Freida Miller was top scorer for the Trojanettes this season with a total of 408 points. She was followed by Jean Hanson with 388 points, Junith Gunderson with 273 points, and Judy Ogden with 79 points. Freida did a good job at the free throw line by making 65.2% of her free throws. Prospects for next season look good. There will be four regulars back on the team along with some very good reserves. If the girls keep up the fine spirit they had this year, Odebolt can look forward to an ex- cellent team again next year. 37 Grab that ball. Guarded by Schaller. A foul on Schaller. A good defense. SEASON’S Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt Odebolt 63 68 64 56 54 59 52 56 41 53 42 58 78 35 54 County 54 44 62 Sectional 63 49 43 Jean shoots a hookshot. Proud County Champs. A tie-up. RECORD Manilla Auburn Ida Grove Wall Lake Arthur Ida Grove Schaller Lake View Nemaha Correctionville Charter Oak Lytton Early Holstein Battle Creek 'tournament Nemaha Auburn Schaller Tournament Vail Auburn Schleswig Our guards in action. Junith scores two points. Back row; (left to right) Tom Erickson, Dale Gardner, Rollyn Stehr, Bill Wallace, Kenneth Johnson, Ted Meents, Jim Buehler, Larry Waldemar, Joe Wingert, Russell Paulson, Mr. Ferguson. Second Row; Ronald McGonigle, Paul Bengford, Jerry Iversen, Tom Brown, Ted Bengford, Grant Langle, Don Taylor, Marlin Gunderson. Front Row: Merle Lansink, Jim Gunderson, Harold Miller, Phil Meltesen, Roger Kies, Bob Scanlan, Dick Duffy. WRESTLING The boys saw action on Wednesday, March 2, when they staged several matches be- tween the basketball games played to raise money for the Ground Observer Corps. (The faculty men won their game with the business men and farmers.) Paul Bengford is trying to get a hold on Russell Paulson. From all indications, Denny Bengford is getting the bottom end of this match, with Don Tay- lor on top. Larry Waldemar has Kenneth Johnson in an uncomfortable po- sition. 40 TRACK — 1955 The Trojans have had some very tough competition in track this year. Ode- bolt's team was in Class A, while all of the other schools in ti.e Maple Valley Conference were in Class B. To start the season the track boys went to a dual meet at Sac City on April 5. Sac City earned 90 points, while Odebolt earned 67 1 2. On April 7 the Tro- jans entered the Holstein Relays, and received 2 points. On April 15 they par- ticipated in the Pocahontas Relays; on April l6,the Tomahawk Relays at Chero- kee; on April 22, the Sac Relays; and on April 29, the Spencer Relays where they earned 2 points. At this writing the Trojans have several meets ahead of them: The Maple Valley Meet, May 3; The Carroll Relays, May 6; The Storm Lake Quadrangular, May 10; The District Meet at Holstein, May 13; and the State Meet, May 21. Their accomplishments in those meets will be recorded in the school calendar on page 72. Although the Trojans have scored few points at the track meets, their in- dividual records have been very good. Paul Bengford has run the 100 yard dash in 10.5 seconds and the 220 yard dash in 23 seconds. Paul also has been pole vaulting at 9 feet, 9 inches. Jim Nuetzman has been running the 180 yard low hurdles in 22.7 seconds and has been broad jumping 19 feet, 5 inches. LaDon Hoefling has been running the 180yardlow hurdles in23.5 seconds and has been pole vaulting at 9 feet, 9 inches. Dale Gardner has been throwing the discus for 110 feet and the shot put 37 feet. Othel Johnson has been throwing the discus 105 feet. LaDon Hoefling, Rollyn Stehr, Jim Nuetzman, and Paul Bengford have run the 440 yard relay in 47.5 seconds. The track team is constantly improving and with twice as many freshmen and sophomores as there were juniors and seniors, next year's team promises to show improvement. Back row: (from left to right) Mr. Buum, Bill Halboth, LaDon Hoefling, Paul Bengford, Larry Waldemar, Dick Han- son, Dale Gardner, Ted Bengford. Bob Gardner, Jim Nuetzman, Joe Wingert, Bob Martiens, Mr. Tuttle. Third row; Ted Meents, Grant Langle, Tom Erickson, Rollyn Stehr, Othel Johnson, Willard Johnson, Bob Girvan, Lloyd Roeder, Ronnie McGonigle, Bill Kaspersen. Second row; Don Taylor, Nolan Schnuckel, Jim Howard, Clifford Schroeder, Darrel Herrig, Kyle McGonigle, Dennis Coburn, Duane Wingert, Roger Fineran, Merle Lansink, Franklin Vaughn, Richard Thayer, Dean Johnson. First row; Robert Siebrecht, Robert Johnson, Larry Neville. Richard Konrady, Arlen Luitjens, Ronnie Hogue, Dennie Bengford, Pat Scanlan, Tom Meltesen, LaDon Bernhardt, Bob Taphorn, Darrell Bueh- ler. FOOTBALL CHEER LEADERS Back Row, from left to right: Joyce Mandernach, Darlene Paul, Patsy Horstman, Nancy Neville, Shirley Schomer. Center: Bonnie Snyder. JUNIOR HIGH CHEER LEADERS Ethel Godbersen, Kay McFarland. Margaret Bell. BASKETBALL CHEER LEADERS Joyce Mandernach, Darlene Paul, Patsy Horstman, Bonnie Snyder. 42 '7hu.s c I a r “ u -.4- U1 CONCERT CLARINETS Jeanine Buehler Ellen Dresselhuis Myrna Lange Judy McDonough Nancy Currie Norma Stiles Arlene Howard Judy Ogden Donna Buehler Bonnie Raasch Diane Boerner Linda Johnson Linda Boom Dorothy Fox TRUMPETS Gloria Girvan Duane Buehler Bill Stock Richard Thayer Ronnie Hogue Arlen Luitjens TROMBONES Charles Mandernach Herbert Turin Marilyn Sommers Nancy Johnson BARITONES Lorraine Neville Marlene Snyder OBOES Joyce Mandernach 44 TUBAS Dick Hanson Willard Johnson BASS CLARINETS Adrienne Bergman FRENCH HORNS Marilyn Landgraf Bob Girvan Miriam Youngren Judy Sonksen BASSOONS Darlene Paul Virginia Engel FLUTES Patsy Horst man Barbara Currie Janette Youngren Jolene Lange Donna Stiles SAXOPHONES Colleen Weifenbach Ronald Oxendale Dick Duffy Claudia Flogstad Janelle Iversen Donna Johnson PERCUSSION Shirley Schomer Lynne Sonksen Bobby Rex Harry Robbins Jim Howard 45 Clarinet Quartet Left to right: Dorothy Fox, Diane Boerner, Arlene Howard, and Nancy Currie. I Flute Quartet Jolene Lange, Janette Youngren, Barbara Currie, and Patsy Horstman. Saxophone Sextet Dick Duffy,Claudia Flogstad, Col- leen Weifenbach.RonnieOxendale, Donna Johnson, and Jean Hanson. SMALL INSTRU Drum Ensemble Lynne Sonksen, Harry Robbins, Bob Rex, Jim Howard, and Shirley Schomer. Clarinet Quartet Myrna. Lange, Norma Stiles, Judy Ogden, and Bonnie Raasch. French Horn Quartet Marilyn Landgraf, Miriam Youngren, Judy Sonksen, and Bob Giivan. 46 Woodwind Quintet Patsy Horstman, Marilyn Landgraf, Darlene Paul, Jeanine Buehler, and Joyce Mandernach. Clarinet Trio Left to right: Jeanine Buehler, Ellen Dres- selhuis, and Donna Buehler. Trombone Quartet Charles Mandernach, Marilyn Som- mers, Nancy Johnson, and Herbie Turin. MENTAL GROUPS Brass Sextet Charles Mandernach, Marilyn Land - graf, Lorraine Neville, Duane Bueh- ler, Gloria Girvan, and Dick Han- son. Trumpet Quartet Gloria Girvan, Duane Buehler, Bill Stock, and Ronnie Hogue. Brass Quintet Marilyn Sommers, Miriam Youngren, Marlene Sny- der, Bill Stock, and Gloria Girvan. MARCHING BAND Majorettes Back row; Junith Gunderson, Kay McFarland, Emily Bergman. Front row: Freida Miller, Darlene Paul, Carol Herrig. The performance of the marching band at every home football game started our music season last fall. The marching band, capably led by Darlene Paul, carried out a different theme at each game. The baton twirlers were Junith Gunderson, Emily Bergman, Freida Miller, and Carol Herrig. Flag-swinger was Kay McFarland. A trophy was presented to the school for the band's performance in the Popcorn Day parade at Ida Grove. The band was scheduled to perform at Morningside's Band Day, but rain cancelled those plans. Tryouts for all-state band and orchestra were held at Spencer and the following band members made the trip to Des Moines for the annual All-State Music Festival: Charles Mandernach, Jeanine Buehler, Miriam Youngren, and Marilyn Landgraf. The concert season opened with the initiating of the challenge system. Everyone desiring to become a member of the band had to tryout for a position in the band. The activities have been varied during the season; the senior band, consisting of 52 members, gave its annual Christmas and spring concerts; the pep band and ensembles enter- tained everyone at the basketball games; and a dance band was organized this year. Forty band members participated in the County Band at Sac City in February, which was a part of the annual County Music Festival. The Battle of the Bands”, a joint program presented by the bands of two schools, was held with Denison this year. The band greatly appreciated the help and advice given by the Band Boosters organization throughout the year. MIXED CHORUS Back row- (left to right) LaDon Bernhardt, Larry Geyer, Kenneth Johnson, Phil Meltesen.Jim Gunderson, Jim Howard, Dick Hanson, Othel Johnson, Willard Johnson, Ronald Oxendale, Dick Duffy, Clifford Schroeder, Larry Neville, Roger Kies, Charles Mandernach. Tom Brown, Tom Meltesen. Third row: Barbara Linden, Joyce Mandernach, Lois Boerner, Kay Buettner, Rosalie Bloyer, Jeanine Buehler, Diane Bengford, Marlene Lundell, Gloria Girvan, Audrey Cowlham, Shirley Schomer, Lynne Sonksen, Janette Youngren, Judy Ogden, Lois Gustafson, Helen Kessler, Karen Geyer, Rosalie Nuetzman, Judy Wallace, Carol Herrig, Ellen Dresselhuis, Marilyn Landgraf. Second row; Myrna Lange, Bonnie Raasch, Darlene Paul, Marlene Snyder, Bonnie Snyder, Norma Stiles, Patsy Horstman, Marilyn Sommers, Ethel God- bersen, Beverly Johnson, Donna Buehler, Janice Bauer, Jean Marie Thies, Sandra Higby, Miriam Youngren, Judy Mc- Donough, Shirley Rohlf, Jean Hanson, Miss Zahnen. Front row: LaDonna Miller, Genevieve Raasch, Jane Leonard, Patsy Scanlan. Back Row: (left to right): Miss Zahnen. Jim Gunderson, Charles Mandernach, Kenneth Johnson, Othel Johnson, Ronald Oxendale, Willard Johnson. Dick Hanson. Front Row: Jim Buehler, Dick Duffy. Phil Meltesen, Jim Howard, Roger Kies, Clifford Schroeder, Tom Meltesen. BOYS’ CHORUS CONTEST RATINGS FOR LARGE GROUPS Group Rating Concert Band i Mixed Chorus i Boys' Chorus i Girls' Chorus u GIRLS’ CHORUS Back Row: (left to right): Myrna Lange, Darlene Paul. Bonnie Raasch, Lois Boerner, Kay Buettner, Barbara Linden Joyce Mandernach, Karen Geyer. Rosalie Nuetzman, Judy Wallace. Carol Herrig, Ellen Dresselhuis, Marilyn Land- graf, Jean Hanson. Third Row: Miss Zahnen. Rosalie Bloyer, Jeanine Buehler, Diane Bengford, Marlene Lundell. Gloria Girvan, Audrey Cowlham, Shirley Schomer, Lynne Sonksen, Janette Youngren, Judy Ogden, Lois Gustafson! Helen Kessler, Judy McDonough, Shirley Rohlf. Second Row: Marlene Snyder, Bonnie Snyder, Norma Stiles, Patsy Horstman, Marilyn Sommers, Ethel Godbersen, Beverly Johnson. Donna Buehler, Janice Bauer, Jean Marie Thtes. Sandra Higby, Miriam Youngren. First Row: LaDonna Miller, Genevieve Raasch, Jane Leonard, Patsy Scanlan. MIXED QUARTET Dick Hanson, Shirley Schomer, Patsy Horst man, Dick Duffy. BOYS’ QUARTET Othel Johnson, Clifford Schroeder, Dick Duffy, Ronald Oxendale. SMALL VOCAL GROUPS f) oO a MIXED QUARTET Clifford Schroeder. Judy Ogden, Jean Hanson. Othel Johnson. MIXED QUARTET Larry Neville, Barbara Linden, Gloria Gtrvan, Ronald Oxendale. GIRLS' SEXTET Audrey Cowlham, Bar- bara Linden, Gloria Gir- van. Marilyn Sommers, Judy Ogden, Jean Han- son. GIRLS’ TRIO Lynne Sonksen, Shirley Schomer, Patsy Horst- man. n o a r Ai 0 GIRLS’ QUARTET Darlene Paul, Patsy Horstman, Shirley Schomer, Ellen Dressel- [-7 • huis. SI BATTLE OF THE BANDS TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1955 CHRISTMAS CONCERT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1954 MIXED CHORUS Lost in the Night Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabelle A Cradle Hymn GIRLS I Wonder as I Wander Lullaby on Christmas Eve Santa Clause is Com- ing to Town Christiansen Old English Carol Christiansen GLEE CLUB 15th Century Appalachian Carol Christiansen Coots L'ALLEGRO GIRLS Coventry Carol Old English Carol Snowflakes Rossman BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Lo' How A Rose E'er Blooming Praetorius Deck the Halls Welsh Carol GIRLS SEXTET In Bethlehem White Christmas Carrol Medley Irving Berlin MIXED Carol of the Bells 'Twas the Night Be- fore Christmas CHORUS Leontovich Darby-Simeone CONCERT BAND Onward Christian Soldiers Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah White Christmas Yuletide Echoes Jingle Bells All Men Now Sing, Rejoice Christmas Suite O Come, O Come, Immanuel The Sleep of the Child Jesus Ring, Christmas Bells Willie, Play your Little Drum The Twelve Days of Christmas Come, All Ye Faithful Paul Lavalle Handel-Chaiffarelli Berlin-Leidzen Arr. Sanders Arr. Leonard J. S. Bach Arr. Wallers 8th Century Chant French Noel Ukrainian Carol Burgundian Air 14th Century Traditional Arr. DeLamater THE BATTLE OF BANDS Denison High School Odebolt High School Luman Colton-Director Norman Stafford-Director March The U. S. Army March--Darcy Denison Band The Thunderer--Sousa Odebolt Band Overture Ballet Parisien--Offenbach 1. Overture, 2. Valse, 3. Galop, 4. Valse, 5, Finale Short Classics for Band--Gillette 1. Trumpet Tune, 2, Sarabande, 3, Gavotte, 4. Psalm XVIII Ensemble Saxophone Quartet-- Crystal Suite”-- Bonnell French Horn Quartet--”Finale of First Symphony--Brahms Latin Come Back to Sorrento--Curtis Phyllis Spiegel-Soloist Mexican Hat Dance--Bennett Denison Band Odebolt Band Denison Band Denison Band Odebolt Band Denison Band Odebolt Band Novelty Dry Bones--Arr. Yoder Little Brown Jug Goes to Town and the Piccolo Gets Left Patsy Horstman-Soloist Contemporary Selections From Carousel --Rodgers September Song--Weill Denison Band Odebolt Band Denison Band Odebolt Band March His Honor--Fillmore Both Bands INSTRUMENTAL AND SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT MAY 17, 1955 May 17, 1955 Jr. High Band 1. Uncle Sam March--Buchtel 2. Chorales A. Cast thy Burden upon the Lord B. Chorale from Overture 1812. 3. Overture Amethyst 4. Novelty--My Bonnie in Shanghai 5. March Premier Grade School Band 1. Merry Piper 2. Chapel Echoes 3. Sailing, Sailing 4. Rhythm Rascals 5. March of the Marines Presentation of Graduating Seniors High School Band Universal Judgment--Camille DeNardis Massed Band-Alma Mater 52 STATE MUSIC CONTEST FOR SOLOS AND SMALL GROUPS April 1 and 2. 1955 Thi clipping, taken from the Sioux City Journal, tells the story of the state music con- test which was held inOdebolt this year. Since this was a state contest, the ratings giv- en are very significant. Rating I; given to 5 to 15 per cent of the competitors, indicates a superior student performance. II; given to 15 to 40 per cent, shows a good performance, but one lacking the finish of that of I ratings. Ill; given to 10 to 30 per cent of the contestants, is the mark of an average performance. IV; given to 5 to 15 per cent, shows poor preparation. The complete list of Odebolt’s ratings follows: VOCAL Event Contestant Ratings Treble Voice High Patsy Horstman Barbara Linden Treble Voice Medium Shirley Schomer Marlene Snyder Treble Voice Low Ellen Dresseihuis II Rosalie Bloyer Baritone Willard Johnson Ronald Oxendale Girls Trio Schomer, Sonksen, Horstman Girls Quartet Dresseihuis, Schomer. Horstman, Paul Girls Sextet Linden. Cowlham, Sommers, Girvan, Ogden, Hanson I Boys Quartet Schroeder, Duffy,Oxendale. Hanson III Mixed Quartet Horstman, Schomer, Duffy, Hanson Mixed Quartet Ogden, Hanson, Schroeder, Johnson III Madrigal Horstman, M. Lange. Sonksen, Dresseihuis, Schroeder, Duffy, Oxendale, Hanson II Double Mixed Quartet Horstman, M. Lange. Sonksen, Dresseihuis, Schroeder, Duffy, Oxendale, Hanson INSTRUMENTAL I Event Contestant Ratings Flute Trio Horstman, B. Currie, J. Youngren I Flute Trio J. Lange, D. Stiles, S. Buehler II Flute Quartet I Flute Solo Jeanette Youngren III Clarinet Trio M. Lange, N. Stiles, McDonough II Clarinet Trio J. Buehler, D. Buehler. Dresseihuis II Clarinet Solo Jeanine Buehler II Clarinet Solo Ellen Dresseihuis III Clarinet Quartet N. Stiles, M. Lange, Ogden, Raasch II Clarinet Quartet Howard, Boerner, N. Currie, Fox III Mixed Clarinet Quartet I Oboe Solo Joyce Mandernach III Bassoon Solo Virginia Engel II Woodwind Quintet Landgraf, J. Buehler, Horstman, Paul, J. Mandernach 11 Woodwind Quintet M. Youngren, Dresseihuis, McFarland, Engel, B. Currie III Woodwind Trio III French Horn Quartet I Chamber Group of Brass I French Horn Solo Miriam Youngren I French Horn Solo Bob Girvan II French Horn Solo Marilyn Landgraf I Trumpet Trio I Trumpet Quartet II Brass Quartet G. Girvan, D. Buehler, C. Mandernach, N. Johnson I Brass Quartet Stock, Turin, B. Girvan, Thayer II Brass Quintet I Brass Sextet I Trumpet Solo Gloria Girvan III Baritone Euphonium Marlene Snyder II Trombone Solo Charles Mandernach I Tuba Solo Dick Hanson I Tuba Solo Willard Johnson II Trombone Quartet I Piano Solo Patsy Horstman I Piano Solo Miriam Youngren II Piano Solo Jeanine Beuhler II Drum Ensemble I Saxophone Solo Dick Duffy II Saxophone Solo Jane Leonard III Saxophone Solo Claudia Flogstad III Saxophone Quartet Duffy, Flogstad. Weifenbach, D. Johnson I Saxophone Quartet Iversen, Larson, R. Oxendale, J. Hansen 11 Saxophone Sextet I Baritone Saxophone Solo Donna Johnson II Tenor Saxophone Solo Colleen Weifenbach II 53 Odebolt Set to Host Horde of Musicians ODEBOLT, la.—Special: Ode- bolt will resound with music Friday and Saturday after 850 pupils descend on the town to participate in the state music contest for class C schools. Thirty-three schools will be represented by 700 different en- tries in vocal and instrumental music for small groups and solos and examinations for student conductors. The contest begins at 6 p. m. Friday with sessions held in the high school, Presbyterian, Meth- odist and Mission chjirches. Saturday sessions will start at 8 a. m. and continue throughout the day and evening with the last event scheeuled for 9:15 p. m. St. Martin school, the Odebolt Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran churches will be additional sites for events staged Saturday. Judges named for the contest are Paul Beckhelm of Cornell college. Mount Vernon, piano solos; Eunice Boardman of Grin- nell, Christ Mikelso of Charles City and Mr. Beckhelm for vocal music; Clair Faust of Garden Grove, Donald Fijfar of Iowa Falls. Henri Kalenowski of Charles City and L. E. Winter- meyer of Iowa City, instrumental music. Schools sending contestants to the meet are: Akron, Al- bert City, Alta. Anthon, Au- relia. Charter Oak. George, Hawardcn, Holstein. Ida Grove, Kingsley. Lake View, Laurens, Lohrvllle Manilla, Manson, Mapleton, Milford, Odebolt. Orange City. Paul- lina. Pocahontas. Pomeroy, Rockwell City, Sioux Center. The following schools, in addi- tion to those listed, will enter pu- pils in the examination for stu- dent conductors: Lake City, Lyt- ton, Jefferson, Missouri Valley, Storm Lake. Onawa, Sanborn and Rock Rapids. This is the first year that classes A, B, C and D contests for solo and small ensemble groups will be held separately, thus alleviating severely crowded conditions in the contest centers. Sixty citizens have volunteered services as timekeepers, regis- tration clerks and for other duties that are required to effi- ciently operate a contest of this size. Local cafes and various church organizations are making preparations to feed the horde of visitors. (left to right): MarilynLandgraf, Patsy Horstman, Jeanine Buehler, Gary Hogue, Dick Duffy, Barbara Linden, Shirley Schomer, Adrienne Bergman. SPEECH CONTEST RATINGS Feb. 14 March 12 March 25-26 Preliminary Pre-District District Contest Contest Contest Odebolt Mapleton Denison I Dramatic Adrienne Bergman 1 Barbara Linden 2 1 2 11 Humorous Dick Duffy 1 1 2 Patsy Horstman 1 1 2 III Radio Speaking Jeanine Buehler 1 1 2 Gary Hogue 1 2 IV Interpretative Reading Marilyn Landgraf 1 Shirley Schomer 2 1 2 V One-Act Play 1 1 2 54 WNAX FORUM Should Our Schools Be Operated on a Twelve-Month Basis? That is the topic discussed by the panel members on the WNAX Forum this year. The program was recorded on January 13 and rebroadcast on March 7 at 7 p.m. by the WNAX Radio Station in Sioux City. Members of the panel were Ellen Dresselbuis, Charles Mandernach, and Gary Hogue. Each presented his views of a plan for school twelve months a year. Ellen gave some financial advantages of the plan, while Charles and Gary told about the problems of enrollment, vaca- tions, athletics, and public savings under such a system. After the speeches, the audience directed questions about the topic to the panel members. On April 18, at 4:30 p.m , the same group, together with the panel members from Yankton, South Dakota, appeared on a television program from the studios of K V T V in Sioux City. Also appearing on the program was a young student from Finland, Johan Mannil, studying in the U. S. on a Fulbright scholarship An interesting discussion on the problems of youth in Finland and the United States took place. Art Smith of WNAX takes a question from KarenZim- merman. (left to right): Art Smith, Manager of WNAX and KVTV, John Schmidt, director of Adult Education in Sioux City, and Odebolt’s panel, Ellen Dresselhuis, Charles Mandernach, Gary Hogue. 55 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY THE ARRIVAL OF KITTY” A FARCE BY NORMAN L. SWARTOUT On December 20 the three-act farce, The Arrival of Kitty, was given in the high school gymnasium by the Junior Class. The scene of the play is the peaceful and quiet hotel, the Halcyon House-- quiet that is, until the Winklers arrive. The Halcyon House is in the capable hands of Ting, the bellboy, played by Ted Schomer, and Sam the colored porter, played by Jim Nuetzman. William Winkler, whose schemes to marry off his niece against her will first upset the Halcyon's tranquillity, was outstandingly portrayed by Rollyn Stehr. Jane, the niece with a mind of her own, was Mar- lene Snyder. Ellen Dresselhuis played the third Winkler, Aunt Jane, the woman with the money who was looking for a husband. Marlene Lundell, the French maid, always arrived in time to rescue Aunt Jane from a fainting spell. Bob Baxter, who was the young man William Winkler tried to keep his niece from marrying and who masque raded hilariously as Kitty, was portrayed by Bob Gir- van. Carol Herrig was cast as the title character, Kitty Benders, whom she portrayed realistically. Benjamin Moore (Ted Bengford to us) creates a merry mixup when he arrives by proposing to three different people ( people is the word--one of them was Bob masquerading as a woman) before he finally mar- ries Aunt Jane Winkler. The members of the Junior Play Cast had a great time producing a hilarious play and wish to thank Mr. Shaw for the time he spent and the patience he dis- played while teaching them some of the rudiments of acting. 56 ONE-ACT PLAY The one-act play chosen for the speech contest was Trifles by Susan Glaspell. The play reveals a tragic story. A man has been murdered and his wife is under arrest. Two officers and a neighboring farmer come to the house to search for evidence. Two women friends divine the whole story, by means of trifles, of a woman driven to desperation by cruelty and neglect. The play was staged without any properties. CHARACTERS George Henderson, County Attorney....... Henry Peters, Sheriff................... Lewis Hale, a neighboring farmer........ Mrs. Peters............................. Mrs. Hale............................... Charles Mandernach ....... Gary Hogue ......Rollyn Stehr . . . Patsy Horstman .......Darlene Paul 57 May 9, 1955 High School Auditorium 8 p. m. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mr. Bennet, an easy going man...................Phil Meltesen Mrs. Bennet, his flighty wife..................Patsy Horstman Jane, their gentle daughter...................Darlene Paul Elizabeth, their independent daughter........Marilyn Landgraf Mary, their bookish daughter.................Jeanine Buehler Catherine, their fretful daughter..............Emily Bergman Lydia, their flirtatious daughter............Shirley Schomer Mr. Collins, a pompous young clergyman...........Bob Hummel Mr. Bingley, a friendly young man........Charles Mandemach Miss Bingley, his haughty sister..............Sharon Roberts Mr. Darcy, a proud young man..............Jim Gunderson Lady Catherine de Bnurgh.hisoverbearing aunt. .Junith Gunderson Lady Lucas, a neighbor........................Lynne Sonksen Charlotte, her daughter.......................Donna Johnson Mr. Wickham, a young officer....................Gary Hogue Hill, a maid .................................Miriam Youngren The play concentrates on Mrs. Bennet's determination to get her five daughters married, during a period when a women’s one possible career is matrimony. To be a wife was success. Anything else was failure. Jane and her Mr. Bingley, and Lydia with her Mr. Wickham, are quite content with things as they are. but not Elizabeth! She actually refuses to marry Mr. Collins, whom she openly disdains, and Mr. Darcy whom she secretly adores. The duel between pride and prejudice makes a lively evening's en- tertainment. 58 HOMECOMING 1954 On Thursday, October 14, nearly everyone in high school went outside in their free periods to decorate the huge Homecoming sign in front of the High School Building. Homecoming really started off with a bang with a parade and pep rally down- town on Friday at 3:00. There were many pep talks and yells to spur the Tro- jans on to a victorious game with the Manilla Hawks. Of course. Homecoming wouldn't be complete without a Homecoming Queen. This year a Homecoming King was added. Five senior boys and five senior girls were selected by the student body and one of each was revealed as King and Queen Homecoming night. The queen candidates were Emily Bergman, Marilyn Landgraf, Miriam Young- ren, Darlene Paul, and Jeanine Buehler. The king candidates were Bob Mar- teins, Charles Mandernach, .Roger Kies, LaDon Hoefling, and Paul Bengford. Kindergarten attendants were Rosemary Dinges (flower girl), Rodney Einspahr, and John Mason (crown bearers). Preceding the crowning, which took place before the Odebolt - Manilla game, the queen candidates and kindergarten attendants encircled the field on a float, decorated by the Senior Class, and were escorted to the crowning platform by the king candidates. Emily was escorted by Roger, Marilyn by Charles, Miriam by LaDon, Darlene by Paul, and Jeanine by Bob. Superintendent Ogden stepped onto the platform and opened a sealed envelope, containing the names of the king and queen. He then crowned Emily Bergman as queen and Bob Marteins as king. The king and queen and their attendants reigned over the remaining Homecoming activities. Following the game the Alumni had a meeting and lunch in the study hall. The annual staff sponsored a dance in the gym which ended another delightful Homecoming for OHS. QUEEN EMILY AND KING BOB 61 SENIOR SKIP DAY TUESDAY, MAY 10 5:30 a.m. Left in nine cars for Des Moines 8:30 Coffee Stop 9:00 Tour through Firestone plant 11:00 Tour of Airport 12:00 Dinner at Airport 1:00 p.m. Airplane ride for those who wanted to go. 2:00 On our own. Some went through capitol shopped went to a show 10:00 Just about everybody had started for home 12:30 a.m. Home again Exams tomorrow!! CLASS DAY AWARDS Most Valuable student in Music....................Charles Mandernach Dramatics...............................Patsy Horstman Boys' Athletics.............. LaDon Hoefling Girls' Basketball............Shirley Schomer Outstanding Science student.....Russell Paulson Outstanding Typist..............Junith Gunderson Tuesday Club award for short story .... Bob Girvan Betty Crocker Award........................Donna Johnson American Legion Citizenship award (chosen by stu- dents) Jeanine Buehler James Gunderson American Bar Association Citizenship award (chosen by faculty) Jeanine Buehler Federated Women’s Clubs Poster and Essay contest Poster..............................Joan Johnson Essay.................Patsy Horstman. Dorothy Fox D.A.R. award to best 7th and 8th grade history student Diane Boener Narcotics Education Service essay prize Ellen Dresselhuis Women's Literary Club award for English study James Gunderson Valedictorian.......................Miriam Youngren Salutatorian........................Marilyn Landgraf Scholarships Iowa State College at Ames . . . James Gunderson Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls. .Gary Hogue. Charles Mandernach, Marilyn Landgraf Perfect Attendance for two years .... Paul Bengford Lois Boerner Donna Johnson James Buehler for one year. . . Barbara Currie Darlene Paul Dick Hanson Donna Buehler Jolene Lange Shirley Rohlf Larry Neville Helen Kessler Myrna Lange Norma Stiles 62 ATHLETIC BANQUET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FEBRUARY 28, 1955 PROGRAM Toastmaster.................................... Harry Sommers Invocation....................Reverend Peter DeBeer Group Singing........................Edward Korneisel Dorothy Purdy, Pianist Awards................................Richard Tuttle Bob Buum Mixed Quartet............................Jean Hanson Judy Ogden Clifford Schroeder Othel Johnson Marilyn Sommers, Pianist Address.......................Les Davis, Sports caster K. V. T. V. Channel 9 Sioux City, Iowa Back row: (left to right): Jim Gunderson, Bill Wallace, Bill Halboth, Bob Martiens, Phil Coburn, Roger Kies, Tom Brown, Harold Miller, Kenneth Johnson. Russell Paulson, Paul Bengford, Dale Gardner, Ronald McGonigle, Bill Kas- persen, Gary Hogue. Second row: LaDon Hoefling, Marlin Gunderson, Bob Scanlan, Phil Meltesen, Arlene Schwaller, Janet Taphorn. Junith Gunderson. Lois Boerner, Lorraine Neville, Donna Johnson, Joe Wingert, Charles Mandernach. Douglas Herrig. Jerry Iversen, Robert Hummel. Front row: Lynne Sonksen. Patsy Horstman. Shirley Schomer. Sharon Roberts, Edrie Leeds, Helen Lansink, Barbara Currie, Kay Buettner. Colleen Weifenbach, Miriam Youngren, Emily Bergman, Darlene Paul. Marilyn Landgraf, Jeanine Buehler, Charlotte Erickson. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Wednesday, May 18, 1955 Eight o'clock High School Auditorium God of Our Fathers Warren-Johnson High School Band Invocation Reverend Edward Moberg Der Freischutz Von Weber Saxophone Sextet--Richard Duffy, Claudia Flogstad, Ronald Oxendale, Colleen Weifenbach. Jean Han- son, Donna Johnson Address--”The Time of Your Life ’’Edmund Groomes Faith, Hope and Love’’ H.R. Shelley Girls' Trio--Patsy Horstman, Shirley Schomer, Lynne Sonksen Presentation of Class C.E. Ferguson High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas W.G. Horstman President, Board of Education Benediction Reverend Edward Moberg Sunday, May 15. 1955 Eight o'clock High School Auditorium Processional Mrs. Dorothy Purdy Allegro Brilliante Severn Flute Qu a r te t - - Patsy Horstman, Barbara Currie, Janette Youngren, Joiene Lange Invocation Reverend Peter DeBeer No Man is an Island Whitney-Kramer High School Chorus Sermon Reverend Edward Moberg Experience a Teacher, but How? Be the Best of Whatever You Are Wells Baritone Solo--Ronald Oxendale Benediction Reverend Lyle Lieder The Lord Bless and Keep You Lutkin High School Chorus Recessional Mrs. Dorothy Purdy SCHOLASTIC RANK OF GRADUATES WITH FOUR-YEAR B PLUS AVERAGE Name Miriam Youngren Marilyn Landgraf Russell Paulson Jeanine Buehler James Gunderson Gary Hogue Charles Mandernach Douglas Herrig Roger Kies Philip Meltesen Patsy Horstman Edrie Leeds Shirley Schomer Donna Johnson Sharon Roberts Colleen Weifenbach Kay Buettner Grade Point Average 4.00 3.94 3.81 3.78 3.78 3.53 3.50 3.41 3.41 3.41 3.37 3.28 3.15 3.09 3.09 3.09 3.03 65 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Several different phases of Agriculture were studied and carried on in the Vocational Agriculture classes and F.F.A. during the year to make the studying and experiences of the members varied and interesting. During June of 1954, Jim Neutzman, Larry Neville, Jim Howard, Dick Han- son, Bill Kaspersen, Rollyn Stehr, and Ted Meentz, accompanied by Mr. Lynn, took a camping trip to Spirit Lake for three days to do a little fishing. July 1 our new instructor, Mr. Miller, moved to town. With his help we man- aged to have a successful pop and watermelon stand at the Community Fair on August 2-3. On the last day of the fair, we entered the F.F.A. float in the parade and received two ratings in the farm youth division. Larry Neville, Jim Howard, and Ronnie Hogue, along with Mr. Miller, went to the Spencer Fair for a day. On September 16, Harold Miller and Mr. Miller went to the Soil Judging School held at Ida Grove. On September 25, Harold Miller, Nolan Schnuckel, and Jim Howard, accompanied by Mr. Miller, went to the Soil Judging Contest at Sac City where about 90 teams participated. Gold, silver, and bronze awards were given and the team received a silver award. October 4 was the big day at the town hall when the F.F.A. sponsored a pan- cake day. The Fidelity flour company of Denison furnished the food. It added about $50 to our treasury. The National F.F. A. Convention was held at Kansas City on October 11-14. Rus- sell West, Lloyd Roeder, Nolan Schnuckel, and Larry Neville accompanied Mr. Miller to the convention. In November the F.F. A. presented Marlene Snyder with a Chapter Sweetheart Jacket. Marlin Gunderson and Bill Kasper sen were chosen co-captains of the basket- ball team with LaDon Bernhardt acting as coach. The team lost by one point to the Wheeler Booster 4-H team. For a week in December, the F.F.A. sold rat poison to the farmers in the area to help build up the treasury. There are 20 members in this Chapter and they have meetings the first and third Monday of every month. There are five freshmen, six juniors, and six seniors in the Chapter. The 1954-1955 officers were Bill Halboth, president; LaDon Bernhardt, vice president; Jim Neutzman, secretary; Bill Kaspersen, treasurer; and Dick Han- son, reporter. Back Row: (left to right) Paul Bengford, Lany Geyer, Dick Hanson, Jim Nuetzman, Bill Halboth, Bill Kaspersen, Harold Miller, Lloyd Roeder, Lany Kaspersen. Front Row: LaDon Bernhardt, Bob Scanlan, Dennis Bengford, Ronald Hogue, Russell West, Jim Howard, Patrick Scanlan, Robert Taphorn, Marlin Gunderson, Nolan Schnuckel, Mr. Miller. SCHOOL CHRONICLE Every Monday afternoon the stenography class edited the School Chronicle, which is printed the following Thursday in the Odebolt Chronicle. Donna wrote the features while Shirley interviewed and reported on special persons of the week. Marilyn chose the senior high news as her duty and Edrie took care of the junior high news. Every Monday noon Lois and Colleen made a trip to the grade school building to pick up their news. The hot lunch menus and occasional interviews were written by Lorraine Neville. Junith wrote the editorials and kept a scrapbook of each week's news. The group worked under the direction of Miss Bruce. The staff has strived to keep everyone up-to-date on all school activities. It wishes to thank the Odebolt Chronicle for their co-operation in establishing this link between the school and the community. Standing: MissBruce, Marilyn Landgraf, Lois Boerner, Colleen Weifenbach. Seated: Edrie Leeds, Junith Gunder- son, Lorraine Neville, Donna Johnson, Shirley Schomer. 67 STUDENT COUNCIL Back row: (left to right) Donna Johnson, Clifford Schroeder, Othel Johnson, Jim Nuetzman, Douglas Herrig, Mr. Ferguson. Front row: Deanna Vaughne, Judy Ogden. Charles Mandemach, Norma Stiles, Bob Martiens. This year, for the first time, Odebolt High School has a student council. A constitution was written and enough students signed the petition to put the coun- cil in force. The constitution provides for officers and delegates and gives powers and duties to the council. An election committee was set up and on March 1, 1955, the election was held. Since each class was allowed to nominate a person for each office, three candidates were up for each office. Each class also elected two delegates to the council. The Student Council will be an important part of school life from now on. It gives students the opportunity to handle jobs and activities which would other - wise fall on the teachers. A point which will help all students, not just officers and delegates, is that each student will have a voice through the council in help- ing to bring about changes which will improve school activities and policies. As our Student Council was just formed this year.it has had little opportunity to carry on many activities, but in the coming years it is sure to be an important part of high school life. 68 Junith. Patiently waiting. r5 Who's the lucky boy? Going dancing. Hard at work. Legs. aosed and Poised. Five years ago. Miss Boyer of 1955 (Joe) Comfortable? Pajama Gals. Where are the shoes? Lovers?? CALENDAR AUGUST 30. First day of school SEPTEMBER 2. Election of class officers 3. Class Group pictures taken for yearbook 6. Labor Day (no school) 7. Football scrimmage under lights 8 9. State tests 10. Football game (Wall Lake: 26 - 0) 13. Teachers Picnic at lake, courtesy of the school board 14. Assembly Program on Drug Addiction 17. Assembly Program - G-Man 17. Football game fKingsley: 12 - 12) 21. No school (teachers tri-county meeting at Sac City) 24. Driver Safety Demonstration 30. Homecoming nominations OCTOBER 1. Football game (C'ville 33 - 7) 2. Four members of the annualstaff and Miss Bruce go to yearbook clinic at Storm Lake 4. F.F.A. Pancake Day downtown 7. Practice begins for All-state quartets 8. Football game (Marcus 40 - 0) 9. Band participates in Ida Grove Popcorn Day 12. - 14. F.F.A. Convention in St. Louis(threeboys attended) 14. School chronicle is started (stenography class does the work) 15. Homecoming (Manilla 13 - 0) 16. State majorettes contest at Sac City 18. Seniors order name cards. Will Commencement ever come? 19. Chorus officers are elected 22. Football (Sac City 0 - 18) 23. Music try-outs for All-state at Spencer 25. Started magazine sales for annual 27. School reorganization plan carried in special election 29. Football (Ida Grove 6 - 28) 30. F.F.A. Hayride NOVEMBER 2. Assembly Program (Pantomime) 2. Junior class skating party 3. Football (Holstein 0 - 25) 4. School out at 2:30 and no school tomorrow! Teachers go to convention in Des Moines 8. Prospective teachers meet at B.V. 8. Magazine sales campaign concludes with a whirlwind finish 9. Girls basketball beat Manilla ip. Maple Valley Jamboree 10. American Education Week Program. Grade school people are busy 11. A few boys are excused to open the pheasant season 12. Football boys go to Cedar Falls 16. We take two games with Auburn 20. Mixed Chorus Bake Sale 23. Assembly program (A1 Bell) 24. Big group pictures taken for annual 25 - 26. Thanksgiving Vacation; All state music groups in Des Moines 30. Our first snow storm 30. Double victory over Arthur DECEMBER Singing Slumberers. Surprised ? Are they real? Guess Who. Our Queen and her Man. ' i Whose feet? CALENDAR 2. Assembly program 7. Schaller game - girls lose, boys win. 8. School offices are broken into. Thieves don’t get much 10. Lake View - both teams win 14. Nemaha - both win 17. Correctionville - girls win, boys lose 19. Musical Christmas concert, Sunday afternoon 20. Jr. Class Play 21. Homemaking Tea and Style Show 21. Charter Oak - both win 23. Chamber of Commerce program at school in evening 28. Lytton - both teams win JANUARY 3. School begins; vacation ends 4. Alta game - boys lose 7. Early game - both win 8. School Board election for newly organized district 8. Sr. Class party 8. Jr. High Skating party 12. Test exemptions posted 13. WNAX Forum at 9 a.m. followed by semester tests, beginning at 10:30 14. Semester tests. 17. New semester begins 18. Juniors order class rings 19. Sophs elect class officers 20. Seniors elect class officers 21. Decide on cover for yearbook. 21. Girls'County Tournament. Odebolt wins 22. Boys' County Tournament. Odebolt wins 25. Boys beat Denison boys 25. Julius Caesar matinee at Princess Theater Whole school attends 26. Adult Evening School closes with banquet 28. Battle Creek game - girls lose, boys win 31. Girls' Sectional Tournament at Wall Lake FEBRUARY 4. Galva - boys win 5. Girls lose to Schleswig in Sectional Tournament 5. Mr. Tuttle's wedding day 7. Boys defeat Cherokee in sectionals 7. Assembly program 8. Band Night Concert 10. Roads drifting. School out early 11. Boys defeat Ida Grove to win Sectional Tournament 11. Assembly program. The Bailies present Sweethearts” 14. School dismissed at noon 14. Preliminary speech contest at Odebolt inafter- noon. 17. Jay Flesner in a Variety Show 17. Assembly program 19. All-County Music Festival at Sac City 23. Beat Harlan by two points in District Tournament at Denison 25. Yearbook Sales Carnival 25. Boys lost to Manning in District Tournament at Denison 26. Homemaking class goes to Des Moines to see Homes Exhibit at auditorium 28. Athletic Banquet at Presbyterian Church 71 MARCH 1. Election of Student Council. 2. Benefit night for Ground Observers Corps - Faculty men show they can play basketball. 3. Track season started. 5.. Basketball Girls go to see Girls' State Finals at Des Moines. 7. WNAX Forum broadcast over Station WNAX. Sioux, City. 8. Battle of the Bands (Denison was Odebolt's guest). 12. Sub District Speech Contest at Mapleton. 15. Boy'shome room finals (Basketball)--assembly program (pianist). 18. Basketball Boys go to watch State Quarterfinals. 22. Instrumental Solos Concert. 25. Assembly for Drivers' Club - District Speech Contest (Denison). 26. Ensemble Concert. 28. Vocal concert. APRIL 1. 2. State Music Contest at Odejiolt. 4. Student Council Officers Convention at Atlantic. 5. F.F.A. skating party - Sac City Track meet. 7. Holstein Relays. 11. Rehearsing for Senior Class Play began. 15. Track Meet at Pocahontas. 16. Junior - Senior Banquet. 18. WNAX Forum on Television. 19. Sophomore skating party. 20. Career Day at Sac City for juniors and seniors. 21. Senior Class Meeting. 22. 23. F.F.A. Convention at Council Bluffs. 27. Town Country Quiz at Odebolt, sponsored bv F.F.A. MAY 2. Driver Safety Club Meeting. 3. Maple Valley track meet - placed third. 4. Junior Class Party. 6. Carroll relays (no placing). 7. State Music Contest at Rolfe for band and choruses. 9. Senior Class Play. 10. Senior Skip Day - Des Moines -- Quadrangular relay, Storm Lake, rated fifth. 11. Band Concert in Denison. 13. District Relaysat Holstein - no one qualified for State. 15. Baccalaureate. 18. Commencement. 19. 20. Semester tests for underclassmen. 21. Class Day. No smoking in bed. Rainbow Party. n u Nightcap. Pretty. Dames. Oh! Mmm. good Say Cheese. Dancing in the Dark Get your magnifying glass. Her school uniform. Blackmailed! A-U. Don's girl. What are they doing? Sleepy. Norma? Caught! Wow!! Stalled? Cute Foursome Morning Gloria Nice looking vehicle Does this happen often? It's three o'clock in the morning. Smile pretty 74 The More You Eat, The More You Want. That's what you'll say about Odebolt CRACKERJACK COMPANY'S delicious popcorn. For a tasty lunch or a good hot meal, eat at the MODERN INN. You'll be glad that you did. rv - ___ Store your frozen foods and meatot the ODEBOLT LOCKER AND MARKET. Also, you will be pleased with the complete line of groceries to be found here. Too bad that your wife hit that tree! But cheer up! You can make the fender look like new again if you have the ODEBOLT BODY SHOP fix it for you. Do your buildings need paint? MILLARD HOEF- LING and his crew will have them looking like new again in a short time. For the best lumber, fencing supplies, and other repair mate- rials, visit the friendly ARTHUR LUMBER COMPANY at Arthur, Iowa. Day Hacke, Mary Trinkle, and Mary Scott confer in the SAC SUN office about the cooking school, the subscription cam- paign, and the office improvement which is necessary to make room for extra em- 76 ployees. Look at that gas gauge! You’d better pull in at TRUDEAU’S STANDARD SERVICE and have your tank filled. You will also find top quality service and lubrication there. To retain happy memories of joy- ous occasions, have Loren Baber of SKYLIGHT STUDIOS on hand to make photographs. Also stop there to purchase your own film and bulbs and to have your film developed. Bring your cream, eggs, and poultry to LASHIER’S PRODUCE for top prices and prompt, efficient service. Also take home some Gooch’s Best Feed. For the best quality television and first-class repairs on both radio and TV, stop at WALT'S RADIO AND TELEVISION today. Bring your grain to the friendly ODEBOLT CO- OP ELEVATOR. If you need some feed for your stock, take home some of the elevator's Felco feeds. Are you looking for feeder pigs? For fast-gaining, top quality livestock, buy from the GRASSLAND LIVESTOCK COMPANY. Does your car need some repairs? For fast, effi- cient work, CARRIER AUTO SERVICE can’t be beaten. 77 Whatever your needs are in tractors, parts, and ser- vice, John Deere can supply them. THE KRU- SENSTJERNA IMPLE- MENT COMPANY is the place to buy modern equip- ment. For top trade-in values on your old car, and for con- venience and high-styling in your new car, stop at WADSLEY MOTORS in Sac City. For low-cost power, get your electricity from SAC COUNTY ELECTRIC. They con supply the power for all your appliances. What areyou building? For top quality lumber you can’t beat GREEN BAY LUMBER COMPANY. They also have a com- plete line of other build- ers' supplies. Thinking about purchasing a new tractor? Stop at BOERNER ROTH'S IMPLEMENT and see their complete line of McCormick machinery. 78 See the complete line of new Chryslers and Plymouths at FRIDAY MOTORS. Also look at the new Dodge trucks on display. For top quality service and products, call IKE McGONIGLE'S tank wagon, or stop at TIEFENTHALER SKELLY STATION. Order your baby chicks and supplies at THE LEONARD HATCHERY. You'll be well pleased with their prompt and courteous service. See the complete line of electrical appliances and equipment on display at H M ELECTRIC. You will be satisfied with their excellent repair work also. For the best possible yields, plant Pfister Hy- brids, purchased from WILSON-RUSSELL CORN COMPANY of Sac City. For values high at prices low, RAY’S SUPER- VALU is the place to shop for your groceries. You’ll find a complete stock of canned goods, meats, and vegetables. If you're after top quality service and food, stop at TEXACO CAFE in Ode- bolt. It's a favorite stop for truckers. For quality baked goods and special orders, it’s the ODEBOLT BAKERY. Enjoy your lunch at the Bakery's snack counter. SINGER'S, Odebolt’s newest department store, is a good place to shop for dry goods. Here Mrs. Louise Beeler is dis- playing some merchandise to Charles Mandernach. See the complete line of handsomely tailored clothes at CHIEF CLOTHING in Sac City. They are tops. For the best in phar- maceutical supplies, visit WATTS DRUG STORE. You will also find there just what you need in school supplies. Lynne and Shirley are enjoying their visit. So will you, if you patronize their soda fountain. 79 Stop at the LEONARD GREENHOUSE in Sac City, and take home some flowers to add beauty to your home. Come toMANDERNACH MOTORS for one-stop service. Also see the new 55 Ford, a leader in the low-price field. Farmers, do you have some corn to be shelled? For top-notch shelling service, call AMOS WAGNER. Hungry? If you want just a snack, or a full-course din- ner, the FROZEN FRON- TIER in Lake View will please you with its deli- cious food. I For comfortable rooms and top service, stay at the BROWER HOTEL in Ode- bolt. Their quality foods are the best to be had. To be up-to-date in the latest styles, buy your outfit at RUTH S FASH- ION SHOPPE. You will find a complete stock of blouses, skirts, handbags, hose, and accessories in addition to coats, dresses, and hats. To protect the quality and appearance of your gar- ments, have them cleaned at KORNEISEL CLEAN- ERS, where you get ex- perienced cleaning at right prices. You can't feel safe unless you have your property covered with insurance. SELBY INSURANCE A- GENCY has the know-how to take care of your in- surance and real estate problems. 80 Shop at KALIN’S MARKET today and ©very day for th© finost quality groceries, courteous service, and low prices. If you are having a sale, and want fair prices, just call on DAVE GREEN of Sac City for top service in auctioneering. r±j One of the newest buildings on Main Street is that which houses the GLASS TAP. We appreciate Gene McGon- igle’s continued interest in our school affairs. Are you having your portrait made? Go first to BUNTROCK- SALIE of Storm Lake. You will be well satisfied with their work. For top prices for your eggs, cream, and poultry, deal with JOHNSON’S PRODUCE AND MILL, who sell Purina and Johnson's U-Pay feeds. JOHNSON PRODUCE Your needs in wallpaper, paints, appliances, and numerous kinds of equipment can be satisfied at KRUSENSTJERNA HARDWARE in Odebolt. For the best in parts, quality service, and repairs, stop at REX CHEVROLET in Odebolt. Test the new ’55 Chevy and you'll want one too. For fast, friendly, and pleasing service, go to KELLER'S BAR- BER SHOP. You will come out looking smooth every time. 81 Protect your future by investing your savings at the ODE- BOLT STATE BANK where your bank account is insured. You may also want to open a checking account w ith them. You coll, we haul! That's IVERSEN'S motto. What- ever your hauling needs may be, they can do the j ob quickly and efficiently. Just call, and one of these fel- lows will be at your service. For the finest in meats, groceries, and dry goods, stop at L E ROY'S CLOVER FARM STORE in Odebolt. DONORS Arthur Trust and Savings Bank, Arthur Cammack Hardware The Clothes Shop Coburns’ 5 t to $1 Store Currie Implements George W. Dresselhuis, Attorney Duffy and Einspahr, Insurance Eastlawn Nursing Home Gamble Store Dr. John Hubiak Erick Johnson Lakes Dairy, Lake View Dr. R. R. Landry Langle’s Dairy Larson and Purdy, Plumbing Larson’s Store Lou’s Blacksmith Shop McCorkindale Hog Buying Station Moore Furniture Store, Ida Grove Nelson Hog Buying Station Noyd Oil Company Princess Theatre Reynolds DX Rollarina Skating Rink, Ida Grove Sac County Mutual Telephone Company John A. Schmitz Dr. W. M. Schoeberl Schug’s Firestone Store, Ida Grove Sportsman’s Inc., Storm Lake Drs. Taylor and Page Charles Teaquist Dr. P. E. Treman Triangle Service Vickery Gas and Electric, Ida Grove Wagner’s Recreation Parlor Wardrip Furniture Wardrip Implements Dr. E. L. White Dr. F. W. Worth 83 Standing: Miriam Youngren, Robert Hummel, Gary Hogue, Emily Bergman, Charles Mandernach, Phil Melte- sen. Bob Martiens, Jim Gunderson, Roger Kies.Jeanine Buehler, Junith Gunderson. Seated: Kay Buettner, Bar- bara Currier, Marilyn Landgraf, Darlene Paul, Patsy Horstman, Lois Boerner. Absent: Sharon Roberts. TROJAN STAFF In the spring of 1954 the class of 55 met to elect the personnel of the 1955 Trojan Staff. They were James Gunderson, editor-in-chief, Miriam Youngren, assistant editor, and Gary Hogue, business manager. These three with the help of Miss Bruce and Mr. Ferguson, selected the other members of the staff. Roger Kies and Charles Mandernach were chosen to solicit advertisements in Odeboltand near-by communities. Their aim was to exceed the amount last year's staff had raised,and, by much effort and much expenditure of time, they reached their goal. Marilyn Landgraf, Barbara Currie, and Phil Meltesen were in charge of the layout of the Trojan. Theirs was a hard and an important job, for they were responsible for the placing of all pictures and copy. Robert Hummel and Kay Buettner were responsible for informing the teachers when the pictures would be taken and for getting the students assembled. Junith Gunderson and Lois Boerner were chosen to prepare all the copy. Errorless typing could never be more appreciated than on this job. Jeanine Buehler, Patsy Horstman, and Darlene Paul were in charge of the sales carnival. Their duty was to sell subscriptions and to organize the concessions at the carnival, and they did an out- standing job. In that connection, we wish to thank the Green Bay Lumber Company and its Manager, Bob Rockdaschel, for helping us set up our food concession. Emily Bergman, Bob Martiens, and Sharon Roberts used their art ability in drawing the pictures in our book and thereby gave it a distinctive touch. We of the annual staff do not wish to take full credit for the 1955 Trojan. Without the guidance and advice of Miss Bruce, our sponsor, our staff would have been lost. Many thanks go to Miss Bruce for all her sacrifices and the time she devoted to our cause. We are also indebted to Mr. Hedstrom of the American Yearbook Company. Hisssuggestions and knowledge of publishing were of much value to us. A record of high school events could not be complete without pictures. Again this year we are fortunate that Loren Baber of the Skylight Studios has contributed his time and effort in taking our pictures. We deeply appreciate his work in our behalf. Where will we get the money, was a big question at the first of the year. But the Odebolt busi- nessmen and those in surrounding communities solved our problem. Their generosity in advertising and contributing has even exceeded that of former years, and has made it possible for us to produce again a quality yearbook. Ust. but not least, tve would like to thank the faculty of the Odebolt School. Their cooperation during staff meetings and picture taking was of much help to the staff Now, another year has passed. Another class will leave OHS to face the realities of life. We nave done our best to put in our book many of the lasting memories of our golden days as seniors. We believe we have accomplished our goal by editing a book worthy of the class of 1955. The 1955 Trojan Staff 84