Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 178 of the 1956 volume:

THE ARGUS ’56 OTTUMWA HIGH SCHOOL OTTUMWA, IOWA Presenting___ Once again, the changing seasons bring another issue of your Argus Annual through which we hope you will relive the happy memories of friendships enjoyed, honors achieved, and activities in which you have participated. May you always retain pleasant thoughts of your days spent at O. H. S. in 1956. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF — Linda Megrath ART EDITOR — Dick Luke ASSISTANT ART EDITOR Gary Luke CLASS EDITOR — Shirley Schwartz CLUB EDITOR - - Julie Criley ATHLETIC EDITORS — Dick Covert Paul Zika BUSINESS MANAGER — Janet Baumgartner ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER John Gilger ADVERTISING MANAGER Marsha Baker TYPIST — Marilyn Anderson CIRCULATION MANAGER — Lani Shepp PHOTOGRAPHERS — Bob Ravitz Bill Dean Dick Bowen STAFF Jo Ann Aldershof Kay Allison Mary Lou Bclvel Sam Bovenmeyer Sheryl Chatfield Marilce Olson Marjorie Renfrew Sandra Snook Helen Stretcher Lois Tipton John Whitehouse Joy Wise Linda Workman Sally Cheever Judy Edmond Kenneth Hart Patti McCune CONTENTS Presentation Administration Classes Fall Activities Winter Activities Spring Activities Advertising Page 3 HIGH SCHOOL SONG Ottumwa High will always be our school, And we'll ever love her true, We'll sing for her, we'll yell for her, And, my, what we won't do! We'll put her on the map. And see that she stands pat, For we love her true, we do. Chorus: North-side, south-side, all around the town, We'll all join in together to root for O. H. S. In football, basketball, and every kind of sport, We'll cheer them on to victory For dear old O. H. S. Rah! Rah! Rah! for Ottumwa. Page 1 Jaculh J. F. VAN ANTWERP Principal IDA BLANCHE McCARROLL Office Secretary MRS. C. N. JOHNSN Registrar Page 5 LOIS KING Assistant Principal Dean of Girls B. F. KASTANTIN Guidance Director Dean of Boys J’OXjuIh . JOHN ANDERSON English Typing Argus Annual Adviser EDNA HUSTON English ISABELLE JAMES English Student Council Adviser ESTHER JAMISON English MARGUERITE MacCULLOUGH English TERESA NYE English Latin OCEA RAWLINGS English ROBERT THOMAS English Sophomore Basketball Coach DOROTHY NICKOLS Director of Dramatics English MARCELENE ROBINSON Director of Speech LOGAN ZAHN Director of Band and Orchestra SELMA AAS Director of Vocal Music CLARE KASISCHKE Home Economics RITA KLODT Home Economics IRENE HLASTALA Art Art Club Adviser IRENE GALLANER Librarian ELIZABETH DAVIS History Algebra FLORENCE FAST History JAMES HUMPHRY History Commercial Arithmetic Geography JOHN KILLIAN Modem Problems MARIE SCHICK History AGNES KITTLESON Modem Problems NELL WHITE History F. T. A. Adviser WILLIAM ROBINSON Modem Problems Driver’s Training Page 8 DORRIS CRESWELL Typing Argus News Advisor E. W. TIEDE ELIZABETH VerHeul Latin History MILDRED WILSON Shorthand Typing Commercial Club Advisor W. A. ROZEBOOM LAURENCE HAMLEY Spanish History Spanish Club Advisor WAYNE SILCOX Retail Selling Office Training Typing Bookkeeping Business Manager for Athletic Department Bookkeeping History School Auditor HERBERT MILLER Printing Jaauiiif ALAN DOUGHERTY Physics Biology Audio-Visual Assistant ROBERT FUNSTON Biology. Physiology. Psychology. Wrestling Coach WILLIAM KRAMER Biology Sophomore Football Coach ALICE METHNER Biology Science Club Advisor PAUL TROEGER Agriculture A. F. TALLMAN Chemistry GLENN OSBORNE Mechanical Drawing EDWARD BINGER Wood Shop Page 10 J’audh . KENNETH COKBETT Auto Mechanics V. W. HAHN Metal Shop LUCY BARD Girls’ Swimming Shark Club Adviser Cheer Leaders' Adviser LOIS McREYNOLDS Physical Education G. A. A. Adviser FRED MAASDAM Physical Education Varsity Basket Ball Coach DON NEWELL Mathematics Counselor Athletic Director ROBERT ROTH Biology, Boys’ Swimming Swimming Coach Golf Coach Sophomore Football HARVEY WARE Physical Education Varsity Football Coach Page 11 Jiaculh C. N. JOHNSON Mathematics Counselor EULA JUMP Mathematics Counselor Argus Annual Adviser C. L. PAGE Machine Shop ETHEL STANDING History David Jay, Matt Lawrence. Henry Winger. Mrs. J. L. Hart. Dr. Harry Wing. Frank W. Douma, Dick R. Schlegel. Leslie Thompson. Leighton P. Smith. Joe C. Ferguson (BoaJudL fcdw tiovL Page 12 SoniohA. CLYDE WILLIAMS President DWAINE PERSON Vice-President 7956 JUDY WATSON Secretary DONNA BAUCHMAN Treasurer MISS RITA KLODT, Class Advisor We the Class of ,,56” have met the chal- lenge of our high school education. This edu- cation will give us firm footing for the life ahead. There are many things about our high school days we will never forget. We would like to say a big thank you for every- thing. Thanks” to our class sponser. Miss Klodt, who has helped to guide us to the realization of our goals. Thanks” to the entire faculty, teachers counselors and advisors, who have helped us along the road of learning. We will always remember them. Thanks” for the many friendships we have made. We turn with pleasure to memories of social life and citizenship well grounded in these halls of learning. We have sought friends and found lasting comrades. Thanks” for the curricular and extra curricular activities. By wisdom our attain- ment of educational values is symbolized. We have had fun and have practiced good sports- manship in many activities. These will help us in our life ahead. Our diploma symbolizes all of these ideas and as we receive it we look upon the past with great joy and many memories. We note not only transient things but also those which have built our characters to meet the chal- lenge of tomorrow. Page 13 S nioAA. BEVERLY ADAMS Science Club 2 JERRY R. ADAMS Projectionists Club 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3 Thespian 3 NANCY ADAMS Reserves 2 BOB AGEE Reserves 3 Track 2-3 PATRICIA ALDERSHOF G. A. A. 2-3-4 A. M. C. 2-3 Argus News 2-3 Pep Club 2-3 JIMMY ALEXANDER Intramural Basketball 2-3 Reserves 2-3 MARILYN ANDERSON Argus Annual 2-3-4 Pep Club 2 Y-Teens 2 Reserves 2 MARY ANDERSON G. A. A. 2-3-4 B. Mix 2 DONNA BACHMAN Varsity Cheerleader 2-3-4 Student Council 2-3-4 Secretary Student Council 3 Treasurer Senior Class 3 JERRY BAINBRIDGE Reserves 2-3 BEVERLY BAKER BEVERLY JEAN BAKER Pep Club 2 G. A. A. 3 Reserves 3 BONNIE BAKER Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Thespians 2-3-4 Speech Club 2-3-4 KEITH MURDOCH BANNISTER Football 2 Tennis 4 Wrestling 3-4 Dramatics 3 WILLIAM BARDEN Track 2-3-4 Intramural Basketball 2 Intramural Volleyball 2 Page 14 1956 KAY BARNES Band 2-3 Y-Tccns 2-3 Speech 2-3 Pep Club 2 AL BARWICK Football 2-3 Track 2 Basketball 2 Student Council 2 IVAN F. BASKETT CECILS BATES Y-Teens 2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3 Pep Club 2 Commercial Club 4 EDDIE BAUGH Track 3 Reserves 2 B-Mixed Chorus 3 KAREN BEAN Shark Club 3 Future Nurses Club 2-3 MARILYN BEAN G. A. A. 2-3 Glee Club 2-3 Reserves 2 SHIRLEY BEASLEY Bible Club 2-3-4 G. A. A. 2-3 Commercial Club 2-3 A-Mixcd Chorus 2-3 JACK BELL KAY BELL Future Nurses Club 3-4 DICK BELL Basketball 2-3-4 A-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Band 2 RON BELL RUSS BENNETT Basketball J-.'.-i Football 2 Track 2 SHIRLEY BENSON Spanish Club 2 Reserves 3 Commercial Club 4 MARY ANN BLOSS Pep Club 2-3-4 G. A. A. 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Page 15 GEORGE BLUMER GLADYS BLUMER Reserves 2-3-4 N. F. L. 2-3-4 Speech Club 2-3 Dramatic Club 2-3 SHIRLEY BOHE Y-Teen’s 2-3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 Reserves 3 DARYL BORTZ Art Club 2-3 Bible Club 3 Writer's Club 2-3 Spanish Club 2 VERNON BOTTORFF Football 2-3-4 Reserves 2 Intramural 2-3 SAM BOVENMEYER Art Club 2-3-4 Argus Annual 4 ETHEL BOWER G. A. A. 2 KENNY BOWER DonnaVelle BOWLING G. A. A. 2-3-4 A. M. C. 3-4 Speech Chib 3 PHYLLIS BOX Y-Teen's 2-3-4 Pep Club 2-3 Glee Club 2-3 Commercial 4 PAUL BREMHORST A-Mixed Chorus 2 Band 3 Speech Club 3 LEO BREWER Intramural Basketball JoEllen BRINEGAR G. A. A. 2-3-4 Commercial Club 3 Reserves 2-3 PATTI BROOKS KENNY BROWN Track 3 Reserves 2 Page 16 1956 RICHARD BROWNLEE SONJA BRUELAND Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Librarians’ Club 2-3-4 A. M. C. 3-4 PATTY BUCHANAN Future Nurses 2-3 Dramatic Club 2-3 Y-Teen's 3 JERRY BURNAUGH CHARLOTTE BURNS G. A. A. 2-3 JOHN CRAIG BURNSIDE DOROTHY BUTTS B. Mixed 2-3 G. A. A. 2-3 JERRY CAIN JOAN CALHOUN LARRY CALLAS Football Reserves BETTY CAMPBELL Future Nurses Club (Pres.) 2-3 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Thespian 2-3 Y-Tecns 3 GAROLD CANNY Golf 2-3-4 HAROLD CANNY Golf 2-3-4 Speech 2 Projectionists 2-3-4 GAIL CARLO BOB CARLSON Tennis 4 Speech Club 2-3 Dramatic Club 3-4 A. Mixed Chorus 4 Pape 17 SsMAGhA, GENE CARROLL Band 2 Hi-Y 3 Reserves 2-3 ROSF MARY CELANIA Dramatic Club 2 Commercial Club 3-4 THEANELL CHAMBERS G. A. A. 2 GEORGE W. CLARK GARY CLAWSON Reserve 2 JUDY CLOSE Reserve 3 Commercial Club 3-4 GAYLE COFFMAN Pep Club 2 G. A. A. 2 Future Nurses 2-3 DAVID COLE Cross Country 3 Reserve 2-3 Football Manager 2 CARROLL COLLINS Reserve 2 JAMES COLLINS Reserve 2-3 DONALD COLVIN WILLIAM COOPER CONNIE CORBETT Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Orchestra 2-3-4 MELVIN CORTUM Reserve 2 ROBERT COSNER Page 18 1956 CHARLES COUSINS Intramural 2-3 Spanish Club 3 CHET COUSINS Intramural Basketball 2-3-4 ROBERT COVERT Wrestling 2-3 SHIRLEY ANN COWLES Y-Teens 2 CHARLENE COX Band 2-3-4 Orchestra 3 Commercial Club 2-3 Speech Club 2 KATHRYN COYNE Reserve 2 JULIANA CRILEY Varsity Cheer Leader 2-3-4 Student Council 2-3 N. F. L. 2-3-4 Thespians 3 SANDRA CRITCHLOW Reserve 2 Glee Club 2-3 LES CROW JIM CRUCHELOW Football 2-3 Track 2-3-4 BETTY LEONE CURTIS G. A. A. Club 2 LEE DABNEY Commercial Club 3 G.A.A. 2-3 Y-Teens 2-3-4 Projectionist Club 2-3 JO ANN DAMERVAL RICHARD DAVIS CAROLE DECKER G. A. A. 2-3-4 Speech Cub 2-3 Girls Glee Club 2-3 Page 19 S nioML MARY LOU DEITCH A-Mixed Chorus B-Mixed Chorus 2 Future Nurses Club 2-3 LINDA DIEHN A-Mixed Chorus 3-4 A-Mixed Chorus Accomp. 3 4 Argus News 3-4 French Club 3 ARLINE DOMMER Glee Club 2 A-Mixed Chorus 2 WALLY DOOLEY Intramural 2 Projectionist Club 2 DIANA L. DORN G. A. A. 2-3 Y-Tecns 2-3-4 Commercial Club 4 Intramural Sports 2-3 EVELYN DOUD Writer’s Club 2-3 Commercial Club 3 CAROLYN DOWNING Argus News 4 Y-Teens 2-3-4 Ottumwa Youth Symphony 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 4 EARL D. KINDALL MARY JO ENGLE Reserve 3 FRANK ERSKINE Football 2-3-4 Reserve 2 Track 2 Wrestling 2-3 JOYCE ERVIN Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Speech 2-3-4 N. F. L. 2-3-4 Thespians 3 VIRGINIA ESKEW Band 2-3-4 A. M. C. 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2 Future Nurses Club 4 IONE JANICE FARR Y-Teens 2-3 Future Nurses Club 2-3 GARY FEEHAN RONNIE FERGUSON Page 20 1956 HELEN FIORTNO Shark Club 2-3 Dramatic 2 Speech Club 2-3 CAROLYN FISHER Future Teachers 3 Commercial Club 2 Reserve 2 JANE FISHER Reserve 2-3 Pep Club 2 Speech Club 2 LINDA FISHER Pep Club 2-3-4 Speech Club 2 Dramatic Club 2-3 A-Mixed Chorus 2 RICHARD FISHER Track 2 Reserve 2 PATRICIA FLACTIFF BRUCE J. FLANDERS Football 2-3-4 Wrestling 4 ALLEN FORD A. M. C. 2 Reserve 2-3 Speech Club 2-3 DICK FOSTER Band 2-3-4 Speech Club 2 3 SANDRA FRAZER Cheer Leader 2-3-4 Student Council 3-4 Shark Club 3-1 Argus News 2-3-4 CARROLL FRAZIER Glee Club 2-3 BEVERLY FREDERICK G. A. A. 2-3-4 Band 2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 3 PATSY FRIEND Band 2-3 N. F. L. 2-3 A-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 F. T. A. 2-3 GENE FULLER Football 2-3 MARILYN FULLER Y-Teens 2 Reserve 2-3 Page 21 SswwhA, JOAN FULLMER Glee Club 2-3-4 JUDY FULTON Pep Club 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 LARRY FUQUA Reserve 2 RICHARD CARD WILLIAM A E GARRETT Speech Club 2 Reserve 3 Commercial Club 2-3 B-Mixed Chorus 2-3 DAVID GATES BOB GATES MICHAEL GEE Track 2-3-4 Wrestling 3 Intramural 2-3 BOB GIBBS Ushers Club 2 Spanish Club 2-3 DONALD GILL PAUL GILLISPIE JOYCE GINSBERG Speech Club 2-3-4 N. F. L. 2-3-4 Thespians 3 Dramatic Club 2-3 GARY GOODWIN A-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Mixed Quartette 2-3 State Chorus 2-3-4 DON GOSSAGE BETTY ELAINE GOUDY Glee Club 2-3-4 Speech Club 3 Usher Club 3-4 Page 22 1956 NORMA GRANNEMAN Y-Teens 2-3 Glee Club 2 Commercial Club 3 Reserve 3 SUE GRAY Student Council 2-3 Pep Club 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 3 DICK GREAR Football 2 Hi-Y 3 Corral Board 3 Reserve 2-3 DIANE GREEN PATRICIA ANN GREEN G. A. A. 2-3-4 Y-Teens 2-3 JACK GRIER Thespians 2-3-4 Golf 4 N. F. L. 2-3-4 Speech 2-3-4 TERRY C. GRIGGS Intramural Basketball 2-3 HENRY GROENEWALD JUDITH GROOMS Bible Club 2-3-4 G. A. A. 2 Commercial Club 3-4 TOM GROOMS Basketball 2-3-4 Reserve 2-3-4 A-Mixed Chorus 2-3 JERRY HANCOCK CHARLOTTE HANNAH Band 2-3-4 G. A. A. 2 LLOYD HANNAN Swimming Team 2-3 Reserve 2 Speech Club 2-3 Intramural 2-3-4 MINN ETTA HANSEN A-Mixed Chorus Band Science Club F. T. A. Page 23 S nivAA, SHIRLEY HANSHAW G. A. A. 2 Reserve 3 PATTY HARNESS Speech Club 3 Commercial Club 3-4 Librarians Club 2-3-4 DELAYNE HARPER Track 2-3-4 RODNEY HART BETTY JO HARTLEY Cheerleader 2 Y-Tecn 2-3 Reserve 2 Commercial Club 2 JEAN HARTMAN CATHY HARVEY G. A. A. 4 Y-Teens 2-3 Spanish Club 2 LARRY HAYES Speech 2-3-4 Reserve 2-3 Dramatics 3 Intramural 2-3 BOB HERMAN Intramural 2-3 High-Y 2-3 FRED HERMANN ALICE HINERMAN Commercial Club 3 Speech Club 2 Y-Teens 4 Cafeteria Cashier 2-3 Science Club 2 CAROL HOLLINGSWORTH WILMA HOSKINS Cafeteria Cashier 2-3 Commercial Club 3 Pep Club 2 Glee Club 2 DON HOWARD B-Mixed Chorus 2 A-Mixed Chorus 3 Golf Team 2-3 Swimming Team Manager 3 JOHN HUDGENS Band 2-3 Page 24 1956 GARY HUFFMAN Band 2-3-4 PATRICIA HUFSMITH Shark Club Commercial G. A. A. JOYCE HULL Band 2-3-4 G. A. A. 2 VERNON HULL Reserve 2 GERALDINE HUMBLE Reserve ROGER HYATT Basketball Manager 2-3 4 NEIL INGLE DORIS IRELAN G. A. A. 2 Cafeteria Cashier 2-3 Y-Teens 4 Commercial Club 3 4 JANICE JACKSON Band 2-3-4 Orchestra 3 E. T. A. 3 Brass Sextet 2-3 MIKE JAEGAR Football 2-4 Office Helper 3 PEGGY JAMES Reserve 2-3 RICHARD JAY Orchestra 2-3-4 ALVIA JOHNSON Intramural Champion Team 2-3 DOROTHY JOHNSON DON JONES Page 25 S mjOAA, JERRY KINNAMON Thespians 2-3-4 Speech Club 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Intramural 2-3-4 LEONA MAE KINNEY GARY KIRK Reserve 3 KAREN KIRKHART Reserves 3-4 Y-Teens 2-3-4 Shark Club 4 Future Nurses 3-4 LARRY KNIGHT Football 2-3 Librarian BOB KRIEGER Basketball 2-3-4 JEANNE LaFOLLETTE Orchestra 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2 Future Teachers 4 JAMES LANNING Basketball 2 BILL LARSON TOM W. KENDALL LORENE KENT MARY KINGYON B-Mixed Chorus 2 Glee Club 1-2-3 Intramural Basketball MARY MARGARET JONES tFBand 2 F. T. A. 2-3-4 [ Orchestra 2-3-4 PATTY JONES Commercial Club 2-3-4 Librarians Club 3 JUDY KELLOGG Pep Club 2 Future Nurses Club 3 Page 20 1956 LLOYD LARSON F'ootball Track Wrestling: Basketball GLENN LEEPER DONNA LEON Art Club STEPHEN LERCHE DAVID LOERKE Argus News 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Band 2-3-4 Orchestra 2-3-4 MARY JO LOGAN Ottumwa Youth Symphony 2-3-4 G. A. A. 2-3-4 Marching Band 3-4 All State Orchestra 2-3-4 SHIRLEY LONG Shark Club 2-3-4 Y-Teens 2-3 Pep Club 2-3 Speech Club -3-4 RICHARD LOUDERBACK Football 2-3-4 Basketball 2 Reserve 2-3 DICK LUKE Student Council 4 Argus Annual 3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Football 4 MICHAEL LYNCH Dramatic Club Thespian 2-3-4 2-3-4 Gary McCartney Football Track 2-3-4 2-3-4 cloyd McCarty Reserves 2 MYRON McCAUCHEY Basketball 2 Football Swimming Office Helper 2-3-4 2-3 2 joy McClellan G. A. A. 2-3-4 Y-Teens 3 Reserves 2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 2-3 mary McConnell Reserve 2-3 Page 27 S nwhA. JOHN McCOY RICHARD McCOY Track 2-3 MAX McCREERY Football 2 Reserve 2-3-4 DONALD McELDERRY HUGH McELROY Speech Club 3 GARY McGLOTHLEN Projectionist Club 2-3-4 JOYCE McKIM DAVE McNABB GARY MacLEARN JIM MADDEN ELEANOR MAHAFFEY Quartette 3-4 Octette 2 Commercial Club 3-4 A-Mixe l Chorus 2-3-4 ALLEN RAY MARTIN NANCY MARTIN G. A. A. 2-3-4 Reserve 2-3 KAY MASSIER Speech Club 2-3 Dramatic 2-3 Reserves 3-4 Pep Club 4 NANCY MEEKER Glee Club 2 K-Mixe«J Chorus 2-3 Page 28 1956 TOM MEEKER Intramural Basketball 2-4 LINDA MEGRATH Editor of Annual 4 Thespians 2-3-4 N. F. L 2-3-4 A-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 FRANCES MESOTTEN Student Council Shark Club Y-Teens KEITH MILLER Band 2-3 SANDY MILLER Dramatic Club 2-3 Class Officer 2-3 Shark Club 3-4 Speech Club 2-3 CHARLES MITCHELL Swimming 3-4 ROBERTA MITCHELL REGNAR MODRELL Drum Major 4 Band 2-3-4 Orchestra 2-3-4 Speech Club 2-3 DANNY MOFFET Intramural 2-3 Honor Roll 2 STANLEY MONROE DICK MOORE DONNA MAE MORFORD MARGARET MORGAN B-Mix Chorus 4 G. A. A. 2-3 RICHARD MORRISON HELEN MUCHOW G. A. A. 2 Girls Glee Club 2-3-4 Page 29 SsmiohA. CARTON MUMFORD Band 2-3-4 Orchestra 3 BEVERLY MURRELL Librarains Club 2-3-4 Spanish Club 2-3 Y-Tcens 2-3 G. A. A. 2-3 FRANCES MYERS B-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 DAVID NEVIN Reserve 2 B-Mixed Chorus 2-3 Swimming Team 3 DIXIE LEE NEVINS DUAINE NEWBURN RICHARD NEWELL Band 2-3-4 Thespians 2-3 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Speech Chib 2-3-4 CARROL NEWQUIST Band 2-3-4 Brass Sextet 3-4 French Horn Quartet 2-3-4 Orchestra 2-3 4 JOHNNY NICHOLSON MARION NORTHROP Reserve 2 Golf 2 Football 2 RICHARD OAKES Football 2 Music 2 FARRON OHARA Student Council 2-3-4 Cheerleaders 2-3 4 Argus News 2-3 4 Thespians 2-3-4 MERRILL OVERTURE Band 2-3 JEAN PAPPADUCAS Glee Club 2-3 4 Y-Teens 2-3-4 MAXINE PARKS A-Mix Chorus 3-4 G. A. A. 2 Girls Sextette 3 Page 30 1956 DAVID PARSON Speech Club 2-3 A-Mixed Chorus 3 B-Mixed Chorus 2 Intramural 2-3-4 DON PARTEN Intramural Basketball DAVID PATRICK B-Mixed Chorus 2-3 Intramuial Basketball 2-3 Track 2-3-4 Football 3 JOANN PAXTON DWAIN PEARSON Class Officer 3-4 Basketball 2-3 Track 2-3-4 SUZANNE PECK A-Mixed Chorus 3-4 Y-Teens 3-4 Commercial Club 4 Girl Sextette 4 TOM PEIFFER JIM PEITZ Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Thespians 2-3-4 N. F. L. 2 Speech 2 CHARLENE PENTZER Glee Club 2 Bible Club 2 JOYCE PETERS Cafeteria Helper 2 Commercial Club 2 SHIRLEY PETERS Glee Club 2 DICK PETRIE Football 2 JOYCE PICKENS RAMONA PICKRELL Science Club 2 G. A. A. 2 Future Nurses Club 2 A-Mixed Chorus 3 PAMELA PIERCE Page 31 SsniohA. TOM PIPER DAVE POHLSON B-Mixed Chorus 2-3 Boys Quartet 2 SHARON POHLSON Commercial Club 2-3 Dramatic Club 2 ANN POLLARD A-Mixed Chorus 2-3 4 Argus News 2-3-4 State Chorus 2 Intramual Volly Ball 2 BEVERLY POOLER G. A. A. 2-3-4 Argus News 3 JIM POWELL Speech 2-3-4 Debate 2-3-4 Extemp 2 Reserve 2 SHARON LEE POWER Library 3 KENNY RANDALL Football 2 Reserve 3 BOB RAVITZ Speech Club 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3 Argus Annual 4 Swimming Team 2 JANET REED Shark Club 2-3 Speech Club 2-3 RICHARD REED KAREN REEDQUIST Argus News 2-3-4 G. A. A. I French Chib 3 Dramatic Club 2-3 BOB REEDQUIST Football 2-3-4 Hi-Y 3 Dramatic Club 3 JIM REESE Football 2 TWYLLA ANN RENFREW Commercial 3 Page 32 1956 SHARON RHODES A-Mixed Chorus 4 F. T. A. 4 Dramatic Club 2-3 4 B-Chorus 3 DON RICHMOND JOHN R. RIFENBERRY Track 2 Reserve 2 Basketball 2 JIM ROBERTS Student Council 2-3 Reserve 2 Football 2-3-4 JANET ROBERTS Y-Teens 2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3 Future Nurses 3-4 Spanish Club 3 KATHERINE ROBERTSON Glee Club 2 ELMER ROBINSON JANICE ROE Commercial Chib 2-3 JOYCE ROE Commercial Club 2 Reserve 3 MARILYN ROGGENTEIN Band 2-3-4 G. A. A. 2-2-3 Future Nurses Club 2-3 Y-Teens 2-3-4 DORLA ROLISON G. A. A. 2-3 Library 3 Glee Club 2-3 ORA ROSE JACK ROUNCEVILLE ROBERT ROUSH B-Mixed Chorus 2-3 Intramural Basketball PAUL ROZEBOOM Ottumwa Youth Symphony 2-3-4 All State Orchestra 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4 Argus News 4 Page 33 S nhohA, MARY LU RUKGABER Band 2-3-4 Orchestra 2-3 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 CELIA RUTH RUPE Reserve 2 KENNY RUSCH JOY RYAN A-Mixed Chorus 3-4 Y-Teens 2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 3-4 Girl’s Sextette 4 MARY SALES Glee Club 3-4 B-Mixcd Chorus 3-4 GEORGIA SALSBERRY Y-Teens 3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Commercial Club 4 MARILYN SAMMONS Commercial Club 3 JIM SAMPSON CONNIE SAVAGE A-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Thespians 2-3 Future Nurses Club 2-3 PHILLIP SCHERTZ I LA SCHMIDT Dramatic Club 2-3 Spanish Club 2 JIM SCHULTZ Basketball 2-3-4 GARY SCHULZ Projectionist Club 3-4 Library Club 2-3 SHIRLEY SCHWARTZ Speech Club 2-3-4 N. F. L. 2-3-4 Argils Annual 2-3 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 PHYLLIS SCOTT Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Librarians Club 2-3-4 Thespians 4 Future Nurses Club 4 Page 34 1956 GERALDINE SEITZ Speech 2 Usher 3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 DARWIN SHELDON HARLAND SHIELDS Track 2-3-4 Football 2-3 SHARLENE SIMMONS Commercial Club 2 ROBERT SKINNER BETTY SMITH BONNIE SMITH Pep Club 2-3-4 CLIFFORD SMITH Track 2 MARJORIE LEE SMITH G. A. A. 2-3 Y-Tcens 2 RONALD SMITH SHEILAH SMITH Future Nurses Club 3 Reserve 2-3 G. A. A. 2 Projectionist Club 3 BILL K. SMITH DON SNELLING JAMES SNOOK SANDRA SNOOK Dramatic Club 2 Argus Annual 2-3 Pep Club 2 Y-Teens 2 Page 35 SswiuhAu PATTI SPARKS Pep Club I LARRY W. SPEER JACK SPURGEON Football 1 Band 2-3 Dramatics 3-4 Speech 2-4 MARY CATHERINE STAHL Y-Teens 2 Future Nurses Club 2 DALE STANSBERRY CONNIE JO STATER Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Thespians 2-3 Argus News 2-3 Band 2-3-4 LARRY STATER Football 2-3-4 Track 2-3-4 Reserve 2 BEVERLY STEENBERG Pep Club 2 Reserve 2 French Club 2 Glee Club 2 MYRNA STEVENSON Glee Club 2 Y-Teens 2-3 DAVE STOCKER Band 2-3-4 JIM STOOKESBERRY Spanish Club 4 Hi-Y 4 Tntramural 2-3-4 Speech Club 2 GERALDINE STRALEY Dramatic Club 3 B-Mixcd Chorus 2-3 Commercial Club 3-4 JIM SULLIVAN Football 2-3-4 Glee Club 2 JOHN T. SWAFFORD Speech Club 2 Page 36 1956 ROGER SWANSON SANDRA SWANSON Dramatic Club 2-3-4 French Club 3 Pep Club 4 Speech Club 3 HAROLD SWINSCOE Speech Club 2 Glee Club 2 DORAN TAYLOR Projectionist Club 2-3-4 Intramural Basketball 2 GWENDOLYN R. TAYLOR Art Club 2-3-4 JANICE TEETER Pep Club 2 Reserve 3 LARRY TERRELL JIM THARP A-Mixed Chorus 2-3 Football 2-3-4 Swimming Team 2-3 GREG THOMAS Intramural Basketeball 2-3 MAX THOMAS A-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 FT A 2-3 Spanish Club 2-3 RICHARD LEE THOMAS JOYCE THOMPSON Reserve 2 MELVIN THOMPSON B-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Intramural Basketball TERRY THOMPSON FERNE TOOPES Reserve 2 Page 37 S nmhA, TOM TRIMBLE Football 3 WILLIAM FOX TULLY JUANITA TURNER Shark Club 2-3 Argus News 2 Commercial Club 2-3 RAY ULLRICH CAROL UNDERWOOD Band 2-3 Art Club 3 Speech Club 2 VERNON VAN TASSEL Band 2-3-4 Intramural Volleyball 2-3 BOB VAN ZEE Band 4 KAREN VEERMAN Y-Teens 2-3-4 Pep Club 2 Commercial Club 3 Librarians Club 3 JACK VINCENT JANET WAGNER Glee Club 2-3-4 Future Nurses Club 2-3 MARY WALKER Glee Club 2-3-4 CAROLE WALLACE B-Mixed Chorus 2-3 Science Club 2 RALPH WALLACE Football 2 Band 2 Reserve 2-3 CAROLYN WALTER Girls Glee Club 3 SON DR A WALTERS Librarians Club 2 Y-Teens 2 Page 38 1956 MARY WARD G. A. A. 2-3-4 Reserve 2-3 Class Intramurals 2-3 LARITA WARNER Pep Club 3 Reserve 2-3 Y-Teens 3 JUDY WATSON Shark Club 2-3-4 A-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Senior Class Officer 4 Dramatic Club 2-3 JESSIE WEATHERSTONE Cheerleader 2 Shark Club 3 Nurses Club 2-3 Projectionist Club 2-3-4 DICK WEBBER Debate 2-3-4 Radio Club Declamation JEANNIE Dramatic Club B-Mixed Chorus Spanish Club N. F. L. 3-4 2-3-4 2 WELLS 2-3 3 4 DAN WEST Reserve PAT WILBANKS Reserve 2 G. A. A. Pep Club 2 2 CLYDE WILLIAMS Class President 3-4 Student Council 4 GENE A. WILLIAMS HELEN WILLIAMS JOHN WILLIAMS Art Club F. T. A. Club Bible Club 2-3-4 2-3-4 2-3-4 SUZANNE WILLIAMS Argus News 2-3-4 A-Mixed Chorus 2-3 Spanish Club 2-3 Writers' Club 2 JEANETTE WILSON Band 2-3-4 A-Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Orchestra 3-4 Brass Sextet 2-3-4 LINDA WILSON G. A. A. 4 A-Mixed Chorus 3-4 Page 30 S nwhA- VICKI WINNINGHAM Reserve 3 Glee Club 2 Y-Teens 2-3-4 Commercial Club 3-4 BYRON WINSTON Class Officer 2 Student Council 2 Football 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 CRAIG WISE Reserve 3 SHIRLEY WOOD Reserve 2 Commercial Club 3 CONNIE JO WOTEN G. A. A. 2 Reserve 2 Class Basketball 2-3 BEVERLY WYATT Future Nurses Club 2-3 Reserve 2 JORITA YOCHUM G. A. A. 2-3 Reserve 2-3 LINDA YOUNG Speech Club 2 Bible Club 2-3-4 JUANITA ZELLERS Page 40 S nioA. QIoaa. Sonc ANN POLLARD LINDA DIEHN The+ime has come to say farewell .farewell to our school so -6 kPh c. —k 1 1- u— —o L tip « t r . fe EZ= zgy Vc I 3 (clrPPe our years Wi+Vi In ifs walls we've worked wK-h pride and ch er d 5=t In loyally We've trieci to keep Its «deals high and Its ifc spirit a Ifghito see The sad good-byes of which we sing are J J J - zb — 1— 1 ' K =2 yt r; (3- =J: g. J e «Hf- 22 know ledge goals we've -fixed will always -J rnain in our ±ZE eh leads And OKS wltfi our friendssolrue we' I remember when farapart Page 41 Fun at meal time We plan for college We work down town We engage in sports We attend the games and have a coke Page 42 SARA FERGUSON Vice-President 1957 NANCY HENDERSON Secretary QumoAiu PHIL MILLER Treasurer MR. THOMAS. Adviser The second milestone for the class of 57” has now been reached. We have traveled more than halfway on the road toward graduation from O. H. S. This journey has been filled with re- warding experiences—both inside and out of the classroom. Each of us has pursued his individual ambitions, al- though our goals—honor and acknowl- edge—have been the same. Our efforts have not been in vain for we have achieved merit in scholarship, in citizen- ship. and in our extracurricular activi- ties. These goals could never have been achieved without the understand- ing guidance of the faculty, our counsel- lors and advisers, and our class sponsor, Mr. Thomas. As we enter our senior year at Ottum- wa High School, we are reaching an- other important steppingstone in our lives. Each of us will strive to uphold the honor of the school and the respect of the community. We feel confident the class of 57 may be proud of its future! Page 43 as Page 44 $UMOAL 1957 Row I.—Mary Baskott, Janet Baumgartner. Sara Blackford. Jo Ann Aldershof. Marsha Baker. Ardyce Barnett. Peggy Bigham, Barbie Bakkc, Shirley Bishop. Neva Bennett. Row II. Gene Bosley. Janet Bower. Patty Adams. Shirley Belford. Joyce Aiken. Bette Besco. Janet Blanchard. Erie Brueland, David Archer. Buzz ArmKenecht, Russ Brewer Row III. Larry Blumer. Jim Bertsch, Bob Benedict. Harry Bradley. Jim Barton. Craig Allen. Terry Arnold. Jim Bailey. Frank Ball, Row IV. Bob Benson. Roy Baugh. Charles Andersan. Mike Bookin. Denny Batterson, Keith Black. Don Bankson, Jack Besco. Row I. Sharon Bucholz. Kay Cloyd. Betty Carnes. Barbara Bridgeman. Betty Carder. Alice Christy. Nancy Carlisle. Marian Butts Row II. Linda Butts. Colleen Brown, Kay Carpenter. Ann Bubenyak, Merri Jo Burke. Ann Clarkson. Carol Calloon. Eileen Christy Row III. Marris Brown. Don Carlson. Barry Clawson. Gary Canny. Larry Cline. Judy Clark, Alice Cantril. Lyle Brumley. Mike Canny Row IV. Terry Brown. Eugene Brunk, Bob Christy. Terry Clement. Charles Brooks. Dave Carl Row I. Bette Eslinger. Shirley Davis. Jewell Downing. Sandy Court. Janice Danels, Judy Edmund. Marilyn Dailey. Janet Sue Eaton. Dorothy Cole. Roberta Dc Hart, Patricia Collins Row II. Nancy De Booy. Sara Ferguson. Mary Jo Dellinger. Nancy Decker. Maxine Denniston, Joyce Elliott, Adeline Dommcr. Janet Crane. Rose Mary Della Vedova. Linda Davis. Sandra Collins. Janetta Crowder Row III.—Jerry Doherty. Jack Colton. Fred Copeland. Jerry De Groot. Robert L. Davis. Gary Critch- low. Ray Dullenty. Dick Covert. William H. De Prcnger, Row IV.—Rollis Eitel. Trenton Fetters. James Enloe. Frank Copple. Doug Collins, Gary Daggett. Dwayne Ellis Page 45 gutrioAA. 1957 Row I. Shirley Guiter. Lisa Harper. Barbara Curd. Mary Etta Hawbaker. Agnes Grenko. Eileen Hinkel. Janice George. Nancy Henderson. Terry Harris. Lillian Heckethom. Sandy Huss Row II. Dixie Henderson. Donna Howe. Darlene Hartman. Dorothy Hartman. Jo Ann Hafstad. Tina Harkins. Shirley Hall. Lorraine Hill. Suclla Ford. Beverly Hoover. Carolyn Houk, Connie Gorden Row III. Bennie Huston. Maurice Havelock. Hubert Gilliland. Bill Garrison. John Gilger. Robert Floyd. Jerry Hall. Joe Harness. Robert Hughes. Dewey Grimes. Junior Hare. Ronald Howell Row IV. Terry Fleener. Ronny Hampshire. Larry Huddleston. Jerry Heady. Don Hampshire. Mick Harper. Norman Goff. Royce Hem. Bill Grimes. Gary Frazier Row I. Irvin Kranz, Duane Keller. Carol Lee. Jo Anne Lewis. Dolores Le Grande. Margaret Johnson. Irene Musgrove, Esther Kent. Sherry Johnson. Geri Leasurc, Marian Keselring, Shirley Knox, Lillian Larson Row II,—Jerry Jones. Mike Kloppenburg. Don Knotts. Harold Kaska. Art Krueger. Mary Lunkley, Karen Lanz. Karen Johnson. Judith Lyman. Cynthia Latimer. Phyllis Luke Row III. Merelyn Johnson. Dennis E. Lunde. Max Leonard, Chuck Ireland. David Lang. Gary Luke. Ernest Johnson. Charles Kuhn. Jerry Kirkhart, Bill Link, Gary Koontz, Bob Johnson. Dean Lint Row IV. Kenny Kent. Dennis Krebbiel. Ted Kuyper, Robert Lee. Mike Langill, Ed Lewis. Allan Jones, Bob Laird. Bernard Jackson. Dave Link. Chuck Kiple, Chris Lowenberg Row I Pat Rupe. Judy McVev. Jo Ann Morris. Linda Nason. Rosie Ninemire. Patti McCunc. Judy McNabb. Irene McKinsey. Pat McGuire. Sharon McKclvcy. Shirley McCall, Barbara Orman. Linda Moss Row II. Colleen Wright. Carol A. Morris. Pat Nelson. Paula Neil. Rosalie Orman. Shirley Nevins. Marcine McElroy. Maxine McKim. Donna Orman, Geraldine Martin, Dolores Morgan Row III. Phil Miller. Eddie Neff. Pat O'Lear. Jerry Owens. Larry Ovcrturf. Max Meadows. Howard Murphy. Chase Mitchell. Scott Nelson. Marilee Olson. Barbara Norman Row IV. Danny Odem. John Mataya, Eddie Marictt, John Owens. Phil Millard. Michael Oliver. Dean McDowell. Jack McGowan QimLoaa. 1957 Row I.—Jeri Rogers, Marjorie Renfrew. Elizabeth Sampson, Ferol Palmer. Judy Rigler, Juanita Porter, Sandra Patterson Row II.—Bette Lea Redman, Beverly Sawyer, Miggie Ranson, Joyce Sampson, Sharon Schwartz, Lily Saner, Janet Peck Row III. Diane Post, Ann Pepper. Roberta Price. Kathleen Quinn, Viola Saner. Eileen Roberts, Pat Schneider Row IV.- Dick Palmer, Dale Putnam, Jerry Parker, Larry Pettersen, Don Palmer. Gary Richmond, Tom Quinn Row I. nLorraine Smith. Janie Shaw, Nancy Teasdale. Shirley Swope, Geraldine Spillman, Helen Streicher. Sandra Swank, Bev Spilman, El Nora Shultz, Janie Tully, Nancy Slutts, Row II.—Dixie Swarts, Sally Stober, Lani Shepp, Marsha Stephenson, Mary Speer, Jo Ann Shoemaker, Laurel Shoemaker, Carole Smith, Doris Tee, Nancy Tullcr. Karen Sage Row III.- George Stater, Bruce Turner, Don Underwood, Ronald Snow, Raymond Snook, Henry Snook, Tom Smith. Jerry Smart. Dick Slater Row IV.- Bob Swanson. Bill Tutokey, Cliff Tipton, Don Simpson. Jerry Spangle, Gary Smith. Jerry Strunk. Bob Staebler, Larry Steeples. Dennis Rose Row I.—Nancy Wilson, Margaret Williams. Jean Wilson. Joyce Woollums, Shirley Yates, Mary Ellen Young. Delores Vest. Mary Ellen Vest. Norman Zagres. Row II.—Gary Yoder. Marsha Jo Van Klaveen. Carole Wallace. Laurie Wisecraver. Geneiveve Williams, Carol Warden. Linda Varenhorst, Ronald West, Jack Wellman. Fred Westfall. Row II. Tommy W’ood, Vaughn Weilbrenner. Charles Wilt. Alvin Witt, Jesse Young. Vincent Zemgast, Bernic Ullman. Pulian Ullman, Bill Work. Gary Ware. Bob Wallerick, Row IV. John Wagner. Gary Walker. Dick Woodford. Ray Venator. Carl Williams. Lynn Weeks. Paul Zika, Larry Zouk, Jim Weeks, Dave Whennen. Page 49 Barbara sings like a bird Cooperative study Yum! Yum! Nicest time of the day; going home Cool water History requires concentration Page 50 BOB VENATOR Treasurer JOHN KILLIAN Class Adviser When the big doors of Ottumwa High School opened wide on the first day of school, we, the class of 57 , aproached those doors with mix- ed feelings, some fear, some joy. and a great deal of anticipation. We roamed the huge halls, finding the right room, hunting lockers, getting lost, but always there was some kind and helpful upper-lassman close by to give much needed assistance and we soon caught on. At first it seemed it would be almost impossi- ble to get acquainted with the teachers and their room locations but we eventually mast- ered even that. Lunch period in the cafeteria proved to be a real scramble, but the food was good and there was always enough for all. We were very busy, at first, choosing our activities and working hard to get into band, athletics, dramatics, speech or the activity of our choice. Things quickly fell into place and our first year at O. H. S. will always remain in our memoreis. We anxiously look forward to next year when we will be calm, cool and collected Juniors in good old O. H. S. Page 51 Sophumohsibu 195S Row I. Vicki Barnett. Margaret Bakke, Carol Burtis. Sharon Agee. Ruth Baugh. Patty Barnett. Joyce Boyer. Sandra Bergman. Mary Lou Belvel, Donna Alderson, Norma Breon. Jackie Bowling. Janey Brogger Row II. Dorothy Bliss. Judy Ault. Marilyn Benedict. Gail Brewer. Charlene Bales. Kay Allison. Lee Andersen. Peggy Arnold. Marcia Boulger. Judy Berg. Eileen Bortz, Phyllis Buchanan. Francis Brody. Louise Broadfield Row III. Norman Brambaugh. Pat Bullard. Delbert Burns. Robert Acord, Wendell Beall. Bob Adams. John Baker. Jeff Brody. Estel Beggs. Merlon Brown. Stuart Baird, Larry Andersen. Row IV. Michale Bean. Don Brissee. Sonny Bain. Dave Anderson. Gilbert Bachmann. James Acton. Bob Ash. Sieve Black, Larry Brown. Tommy Boyd, Dick Bowen Row I. Carol Canny. Sandra Cool, Rose Curtis. Marianna Coleman. Louise Cclania. Charlotte Clark. Sally Cheever, Sharon Cunningham. Sheryl Chatfield, Peggy Collins. Gwen Cline. Vivki Cochrane Row II. Karlene Collins. Jean Coates. Sandra Carnes. Carol Cooper. Kay Carroll. Marilyn Collett. Mary Carruthcrs, Vicki Combs. Nancy Cooper. Sharon Caldwell, Row III. Robert Craig. Larry Conner. Max Conner, Jim Courtney. Jerry Camper. Terry Cochran. Jim Carr. Garry Crane. Royce Cook, Tom Clawson. Dick Carter Row IV. Jim Corder. William Carnes, Richard Condcr, Larry Carter. Meric Campbell. Carl Calvert. Bob Cottrell, Dennis Cherry. Jim Cherry. Cal Cortum Row I.—Maynard Gillispie. Judy Denniston. Mary Elliott. Marilyn Grooms. Carolyn Garman. Carolyn Davis. Susannc Fletcher, Mary Greene. Charlotte Ellis. Pam Fredrickson. Betty Ford. Maridell Eaton, Judy Edmonson Row II. Jerry Fitch. Robert Davis. Eddie Eakins. Susan Foster. Sharlenc Garner. Josephine Gibbs. Marilyn Granaman, Linda Graham. Joanne Fisher. Janie Gross. Sheila Gallagher. Janice Friend. Ann Eidem Row III. Frank Griggs. John Fletcher, Jim Fuqua. Jon Galey. Bob DcFord. Bill Dean, Larry Griffith. Phil Grooms. Gary Dailey, Merrill Gray. David Gray. Marian Greene Row IV.—Bob Grcar, D. J. Darbyshire. Larry Gillan. Charles Foxx, Garry Dewees. Larry Dodson. Larry Guiter, Jim Dellinger. Roger Goodwin,' Jim Daugherty. Jerry Elies Page 52 Page 54 SofifwmvAsA. Row I. Donna Johnson. Sally Harland, Susan Jay. Gwen Harry. Kay Hannam. Judy Johnson. Mar- ilyn Irvin. Karen Helmick, Juliana Hill. Sharen Helmick. Joyce Hazlett, Jeanette Hargrave Sharon Jackson. Martha Hann Row II. jRonnie Holman. Douglas A. Hunter. Dee Inman. Sandra Jones. Barbara Harbor. Rose Mae Heckethom. Marilyn Hopkins. Violet Hunt. Nancy Doolev. Pattv Hugh. Bonita Hudgens Lucretia Hawkins. Peggy Hammen. IIf'.wHa.r0,d I«elan. Mike Johnson. Larry L. Junnson. George Jones. Garry Houk. Louis Jones Richard Hartley. Bernard Jones. Tony Heller. Eugene Ellis. Alva Jameson. Jack Harding Row IV. Larry Houk. Kenny Hart. Ed Ives. Bill Hansen. Joe Jones. Phil Gates. James Hickman Martin Hardsocg. Jerry Hootman. Jim Hazelett. Charles Hinson. Jim Jackson Row I. Velma McConnell. Joan Latta, Maxine Knedler. Barbara Kirby. Mary King. Susan La Follette Virginia Link. Elaine Kinsinger. Carolyn Lay. Sandi Loveless. Carolyn Langford. Judy Lee Jo Ann Leonard. Carol Kimmel, Sharon Lee Row II. Joanne Long. Jean Leedom. Pat Looney. Beverly Jean McClure. Gloria McIntosh. Dixie Law- son. Marcella McCoy. Jeroldean McKit.trick. Mary Beth Knox. Darlene Knotts. Sherrv Leedom. Lynda Lint. Linda McDermott, Sharon McGowen, Janice Long Row III. — Kenneth Tanner. Wayne Lowe, Larry McFarland. Walter Krambeck, Alfred McNamar, Charles Law. Mike Ketcham. Dick Ketcham. Charles Ludin'g, Ronnie McGee Row IV. Jerry Harper. Bob Kerfoot. Donald Ment :er. Danny Long. Don Kellog, Bill Levengood. Stanley McNutt Ludwig. David Lamb. Bob Logan, Tom Row I. Patty O’Neil. Norma O’Dell. Barbara Northup. Shirley Mulgrave, Jerri Meriedith, Laura Nygren. Rosalie Martin. Myrna Matthews. Melinda Moses. Marcia Martin. Viola Neal. Mildred Murphy. Mary Miller. Connie Jo Osteen Row II. Susan Monroe. Hazel Mason. Rosellen Owens. Marita Owens. Rosemary Owens. Jackie Morri- son. Bonnie Myers. Linda Miller. Joyce Middleton, Rosilee Morrow. Peggy Moos Kristine Owens. Mari- lyn Mendenhall. Wilma Miller, Row III. Jim Morford, Herbie Morgan. Duane Manley. Gary Major. Dick Mitchell. Joe Murphy, Gary Norman. Larry Mincks. Dick Matthew. Amel Matheney. Tom Moyle. Row IV. Roger Mirgon, Jerry Millhouser, Bob Martin. John Menius. Jim Martsching, Bob Martsching. Bud Martin, Ken Morrison. Bob Miller, Paul Mooney. Page 55 SjophomoMA 195S Row I.—Patricia Petrie. Teresa Rump. Sharon Pierson. Helen Ritz. Pat Roach. Carol Randall. Edna Penniston, Rita Rounceville, Letitia Peiffer. Cora Rupe, Judy Pregon, Phyllis Ryan. Row II.—Carol Page. Carolyn Poncy, Linda Pettersen. Karen Reeve, Carolyn Ross. Irene Penrod. Diane Randolph. Joan Roggentien. Mary Ruby. Judy Piersol, Connie Roe Row III.—Ronnie Ruby. Dennis Parrish. Clifford Penrod. Dale Paxton. Dick Reynolds, Dick Powell. Ronnie Rhodes. Maurice Payne, Edwin Roberts. Jack Paris row IV.—Chuck Ross. Ron Pilcher. Jim Reed. Ken Reck. Bud Rush. Ralph Richey. Charles Ruby. Allan Pennington, Raymond Patkin, Leo Roselip, Eddie Paris Row I.—Lillie Shipley, Sarah Selix. Carolyn Smith. Ricki Smith. Helen Swanson. Sandy Stewart, Sue Slowensky, Nancy Swanson, Nancy Shoemaker, Judy Salter. Leanna Schulz. Beverly Jo Smith Row n.— Shirley Salter. Patty Shepard, Beverly Scott. Judy Schooley. Marjorie Salsberry. Norma Smith. Sandra Stufflebeam. Bonnie Smith. Janice Sigler. Nancy Satterfield. Jane Smith Row III.—Bob Styre, Morris Saunders. Doug Salmon. Frank Snook. Merritt Smith, David Smith, Verlan Summers, Ronnie Sells, Jerry Sands. Bob Sharp. James Smith Row IV.—Larry Sparks. Alan Shilling. Charles Selman, Dave Soots, Vernon Schwin. Jay Smith. Bob Soots. Bill Staebler, Jim Streeby. Louis Schafer, John Schaub Row I—Elaine Trimble. Marie Witt. Karlene Thomas. Donna Utt, Linda Workman. Barbara Walters. Beverly Wood. Carolyn Watts. Lois Tipton. Joy Wise, Marilyn Vander Wilt Row n—Jerry Wagner. Ronnie Thomas. Patty Tutokey. Geneva Williams. Etta Young. Janet Ward- low, Janice Warner. Judy Valentine. Rose York, Joan Wood. Jeanne Williams. Judy Williams. Row III—LeRoy Young. John Whitehouse. John Walker. Stephen Vaughn. Dean Young. Robert Tuller, Richard Wettch, Bob Venator. Bernard Thompson, Martin Woollums, Marion Yenger, Gary Yates. Richard Thomas Row IV.—Richard Tuller. Jack Webber. Jack Talbott. Tom Tully. Keith Wiley. Charles Thomas, Marvin Wynn, Harley Ward. Ivyl Todd Page 56 Page 57 You were my bashful barefoot beau. I was your gal in calico. You wrote on your slate I love you Jo, Page 58 When we were a couple of kids. Taught to the tune of a hickory stick. ■ yL- - ■V, School days Dear old golden rule day School days Reading and writing and 'rithmetic ShidsmL founxjJL Just as each citizen in this country is repre- sented in the U. S. Congress by the congress- men from his state, so is each student of O.H. S. represented by democratically elected members in the Student Council. Five of the eighteen memberships are filled from the Sophomore Class, six are filled from the Junior Class, and seven are taken by the Senior Class, one of these seven being onr ex- change student. This year's council has started, discontinued, and improved upon many, many things of which they should well be proud. They con- tinued the moment of silent prayer before each lunch period. A gong at the end of lunch signaling all to return pop bottles and dis- pose of lunch sacks, etc., has been added; and again this year our Student Council has spon- sered the exchange student. The accomplish- ment above among numerous others not men- tioned are proof of the fine choice we made when we elected our Student Council. Serving as this years officers were: Jim Roberts. President; Clyde Williams. Vice-Pres; Donna Bachman, Secretary; Dick Luke. Treas- urer Jim Roberts Richard Luke Clyde Williams Donna Bachman Francie Mesotten Doug Collins Sandra Frazer Farron O'Hara Mary Jo Dellinger Lisa Harper Nancy Henderson Jerry Smart Ray Venator Gwen Cline Ann Eidem John Grooms Bob Venator Judy Williams OTTUMWA HIGH WILL ALWAYS BE OUR SCHOOL AND WE'LL EVER LOVE HER TRUE. . . Sure I always will love her and never forget her. just as I never will forget the wonderful year I spent in Ottumwa. I remember so well my first week, a little mixed up by all the new things I saw and by the rush of American life. I surely would have felt lost if I had not had such a nice adopted family and friends, who always tried to make me feel as a member of their big family. This year brought me a wealth of experience which I am proud to take home with me. And once home I will think very often, perhaps too often, of all the wonderful times I had. My first formal dances, the school plays, homecoming, the Christmas Pagaent, the Variety Show, the dances after the home games, all events I enjoyed so much. I really was im- pressed by the school spirit and cheers of all the students at the first pep assembly. I never thought I could be so excited by the sport events, were they football basketball, baseball- wrestling or swimming. I surely loved to cheer-up our O. H. S. Teams. I also want to take the opportunity to thank my teachers, who not only taught me a lot but made their lessons so interesting through discussions and readings. I learned not only to be interested in things and events of the past, but also, and especially, to study the present political, economical and social problems. For this I am thankful because through them I learned to understand the problems of other people. Really I think the American Field Service is a wonderful organization. The Ottumwa High School Student Council is a fine group to work so hard earning money to sponsor a foreign Student. I learned the value of personal contact between nations. I made friends, and nothing is more marvellous than friendship. If by any chance another exchange student will read these few lines. I only will tell him Be happy in Ottumwa just like I was. ■ I assure you, you too will have a swell time — FRANCIE Page 60 We have regular meetings We operate a lost and found dedpartment We call for silent grace at the lunch period We sponsor a foreign student We conduct the reserve system We choose the Teen of the Week Mrs. James is the very capable adviser of the student council. She believes in student's ability to be self governing and gives the council much encouragement in their big task of student government. OahAih MICK McCOY RONNIS HAMPSHIRE CHUCK KIPLK Gary McCartney VARSITY GAME SCORES Ottumwa 7 Newton Ottumwa 7 Fairfield Ottumwa 7 Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa 19 Ft. Madison Ottumwa 19 Keokuk Ottumwa 20 Washington Ottumwa 0 Burlington Ottumwa 6 Muscatine Ottumwa 14 Oskaloosa JACK BESCO MICKY HARPER TOM WOOD DICK SLATER MERLIN JOHNSON TOM TRIMBLE BRYON WINSTON FRANK KRSKIN BUTCH BOTTOROFF DON BANKSON JERRY SMART DAVE ANDERSON RAY VENATOR JIM ROBERTS Page 63 (JwiAihf SqucudL Row I. Don Newell. Athletic Director. Gary McCartney. Vernon Bottorff, Jim Roberts. Mike Jaeger. Ron Hampshire. Mike Langill, Jerry Smart. Charles Kiplc, Jim Sullivan, Jim Critchlow. Robert Recd- quist, Don Hampshire Row II. Robert Funston, Asst. Coach. Larry Huddleston. Tom Wood, Frank Erskin. Jack Spurgeon. Dave Anderson. Jack Besco, Eugene Ellis. Larry Stater. Tom Trimble, Bruce Flanders. Ray Venator Row III. Harvey Ware. Coach; Byron Winston. Tom Smith. Merelyn Johnson. Myron McCaughey. Terry Brown. Doug Collins. Mickey Harper. Jerry Owens. Don Bankson, George Stater, Lloyd Larsen. Row IV.—Jim Humphrey. Asst. Coach; Barry Clawson. Mgr. Student; Frank Griggs. Jerry Kirkhart. Richard Louderback, Richard Slater, Harland Shields, Larry Callas. Dick Luke. Gary Yoder, Bernard Jackson. Jack Willman, Don Gill ■‘GABBY” WARE. Coach The Ottumwa Bulldogs couldn't equal the good records of previous years this season. The Bulldog eleven played a determined game but it wasn't enough to overcome the stiff opposition. Ottumwa's best playing was done on the defensive half of the game, but our offensive wasn't able to push the scoring over the top. No games were lost without a tough fight. In our first three games we were handed de- feast; then we took our turn and beat Fort Madison. The next game was a loss to snap- py Keokuk team. Our second victory was a close one over Washington. The season came to an end with a string of three tough defeats. Our final record was two victories, seven loses. Head coach ’’Gabby Ware, who gave all his time and energy to the team, started some outstanding sophomores and juniors on the way to a swell team next year. Page 6-1 J'OotbcdL Row I. David Bennett. James Hickman. Bob Martsching, Bob McNamer, Merrill Gray. Delbert Burns, Richard Hartley. Gary Crane. Phil Gates. Row II. Coach Kramer. George Jones. Calvin Cortum, Jay Smith, Lou Schaffer, Dick Powell. Ken Reck, Bob Logan, Dave Smith, Coach Roth Row III. Tom Long. Ivyl Todd, Dennis Cherry, Tom Tully, Harley Ward. Bob Venator, Sonny Bain, Phil Grooms Row IV.—Ronnie Holman, Alfred McNamer. Gene Ellis. Louis Jones. Vernon Schwin SOPHOMORE GAME SCORES Ottumwa 0 Oskaloosa 7 Ottumwa 6 Oskaloosa 0 Ottumwa 0 Washington 19 Ottumwa 0 Burlington 32 Ottumwa 13 Fairfield 6 2 Wins 3 Losses Ottumwa High s Bullpups showed great prom- ise of needed addition to the varsity squad next year. They played a fast game all season. The Bullpups took one victory and. then one defeat. The last game was a victory over Fairfield. With a final of two wins and three losses for a sophomore team we can see why they will be a welcome part of next year’s team. Page 65 1955 FRANCIE MESOTTEN Queen Attendant� DonaVellc BOWLING DONNA BACHMAN FARRON O’HARA JULIE CRILEY MARY JO DELLINGER Page 66 (Dhamjcdic CM The Dramatic Club of Ottumwa High School, with its approximate mem- bership of one-hundred, is one of the schools largest and busiest extra curricular activity. Membership in the Dramatic Club is easily obtained by any student who has a genuine interest in the advancement of Dramatic Arts and is willing to work. The prospective members perform before the Thespians and are then admitted to membership. Some students may not have the dramatic talent, however these people are just as important in a production as the actors and actresses, for a show could not possibly go on without the assistance of a number of crews. Each play production is made possible not only because of endless efforts of Mrs. Nickols and a well choosen cast, but also because of the cooperat- ion of many hard-working crews. The various crews which play an ex- tremely important part in the production of a play are stage, publicity, properties, make-up. wardrobe and ushers. The goal of every Dramatic Club member is to gain membership in the National Thespian Society. Thespian is an honor society which helps to promote the advancement of the Dramatic Arts in the school and com- munity. When a member acquires one hundred points, which is earned none too easily, he wins the privelege of becoming a Thespian. This year the Dramatic Club had four major productions: '•Time Out For Ginger”, a three act play presented in the fall; at Christmas time the Nativity was presented with the assistance of the vocal and instrumental music departments. In Feburary three superior one act plays. Love Errant. The Purple Door Knob, and The Maker of Dreams, were presented. To complete this year’s activities a three act play was presented early in May. LINDA MEGRATH Recording Secretary CYNTHIA LATIMER Treasurer PHYLLIS SCOTT Accountant Stage Crew for TIME OUT FOR GINGER MRS. DOROTHY NICKOLS Dramati-' Coach and Club Adviser Page 67 Row I.—Joyce Ervin. Mary Ann Bloss. Betty Bergman. Juliana Hill. Sally Cheever. Joyce Ginsburg. Sonja Brueiand. Jo Ann Aldershoff. Sandy Court. Peggy Hammen. Carolyn Langford. Carol Burtis. Charlene Bales. Nancy Henderson. Judy Johnson. Row II. Connie Corbett. Bonnie Baker. Judy Fulton. Carolyn Downing. Barbara Staats. Norma Breon, Martha Hann. Janie Gross. Donna Alderson, Susan Jay. Pam Fredrickson. Donna Howe, Gwen Harry, Adeline Dommer. Marylyn Irvin. Row III.- Susan LaFollette. Sue Gray. Patty Buchanan. Peggy Collins. Susan Foster. Sheila Gallagher, Gwen Cline. Sara Ferguson. Lisa Harper. Jo Dellinger. Kay Carpenter. Nancy DeBooy. Mcrri Jo Burke. Terry Harris. Julie Criley, Sharen Helmick, Row IV. Jerry Kinnamon, Larry Hayes. Ed Ives. Louis G. Jones. Kenny Hart, Jim Carr, John Lyman. Judy Clark, Janice George, Cynthia Latimer, Row I. Carole Randall. Sandra Stufflebeam, Judy Salter. Sandra Swank. Sharon Rhodes. Connie Stater. Teresa Rump, Marjorie Renfrew, Mrs. Nichols, Linda Megrath, Phyllis Scott, Joyce Woollums, Robert Price. Bette Lea Redman, Susan Monroe. Row II.—Jerry Wagner. Nancy Shoemaker. Nancy Swanson, Patti McCune, Farron O'Hara. Lani Shepp, Carol Powell. Mary Lu Rugarber. Karen Reeve. Melinda Moses. Kathlene Quinn. Marilee Olson. Helen Streicher. Carol Page, Linda McDermott, Row III. Bob Carlson. Bob Reedquist, Calvin Jones. Bob Ravitz. Sue Slowensky, Sandra Swanson. Connie Savage, Pat Nelson. Francic Mesotten. Lorraine Smith, Miggie Ransom, Bev Spillman. Row IV.—Dick Newell. Paul Rozeboom, Jim Peitz, Paul Zika. Dick Palmer, Jerry Parker. Doug Salmon. Ken Reck, Dick Powell, Jack Talbott. Robert Tullcr, Bob Styrc, Page 08 CAST OF CHARACTERS Lizzie, the Maid Agnes Carol Howard Carol Joan, their daughter, age 18 Jeannie, their daughter, age 16 Ginger, their daughter, age 14 Eddie Davis, Joan’s boy friend Tommy Green. Ginger's boy friend Mr. Wilson, the principal Ed Hoffman, Howard Carol’s Boss Joyce Ginsberg Farron O'Hara Bob Ravitz Juliana Criley Joyce Ervin Margaret Ransom Ronald Ives Jack Grier Jerry Kinnamon Charles Kiple JinuL Out (joa - ACT II . SYNOPSIS ACT I The living room of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carol. Early Fall, 4:30 one afternoon. Scene One: Four weeks later. Scene Two: A Saturday afternoon. Four weeks later. ACT III The Same evening Page 69 JhcApianA, Thespian Officers JACK GRIER President FARRON O HARA Vice-President BONNIE BAKER SECRETARY CONNIE JO STATER Treasurer JERRY KINNAMON Senior Representative PAUL ZIKA Junior Representative PAT NELSON BETTY REDMAN LISA HARPER NANCY HENDERSON JERRY KINNAMON JIM PIETZ Page 70 LEFT Connie Stater, Cynthia Latimer, Patti McCune. Jerry Adams. Beverly Spil- man, Farron O’Hara. Bonnie Baker, Lor- raine Smith, LEFT Joyce Ervin, Betty Campbell. Linda Megrath, Phyllis Scott. Mary Lou Rukgar- ber, Connie Savage. Julie Criley, Joyce Ginsberg BELOW Dick Palmer. Mike Lynch. Bob Ravitz, Jack Grier. Jack Spurgeon. Chuck Kiple, David Locrke %-JsWlA. Row I.- Sharlene Garner, Carolyn Garman, Carolyn Davis, Doris Irelan. Alice Hinerman, Shirley Bohe, Charlene Bales. Carol, Burtis, Rose Mae Heckethorn, Louise Celania, Sharon Caldwell, Row II.—Betty Jo Hartley, Mary Etta Hawbaker, Marilyn Granaman, Judy Johnson. Dorothy Hartnran. Jo Ann Hafstad, Darlene Hartman, Ann Clarkson, Darlene Knotts, Nancy Dooley. Row III.—Phyllis Boxx, Patsy Hufsmith, Gail Brewer, Judith Lyman, Sharon Locke. Carol Calhoon, Geri Leasure, Nancy Cooper, Patty Buchanan. Sharen Helmick. Row IV.—Wanda Davis. Cecile Bates. Karen Johnson, Diana Dorn. Karen Helmick, Linda Graham. Marylyn Irvin, Betty Campbell, Carolyn Downing, Row I.—Janice Warner, Barbara Orman, Joy Ryan. Georgia Salsberry, Roberta Price, Marilyn Vander Wilt, Joy Wise. Mary Ruby. Nancy Satterfield. Mary, Miller, Mildred Murphy, Letitia Peiffer, Teresa Rump, Joyce Middleton, Barbara Walters, Row II.—-«Sharon Pierson. Ann Pepper, Norman Zagres, Mary Ellen Vest, Deloris Vest, Karen Veerman, Vicki Winningham, Pat McGuire, Marjorie Renfrew, Judy Valentine, Carolyn Ross, Lillie Shipley, Connie Jo Osteen, Janet Dabney, Row III. La Rita Warner, Betty Smith, .Marsha Jo Van Klavem, Ferol Palmer, Joan Roggentien, Marilyn Roggentien, Janet Roberts, Judy Schooley, Roselee Morrow, Hazel Mason, Shirley McCall. Miss Klodt Row IV.- Suzanne Peck, Linda Moss. Sandra Walters, Laura Nygren, Connie Roe. Myrna Matthew, Leanna Shultz, Carolyn Smith, Marjorie Salsberry, Carolyn Poncy, Patty Shepard, Page 72 J.J.CL Row I. Patti McCune, Charlene Bales, Carol Burtij, Rose Mae Heckethorn, Marian Kesselrinjr Carolyn Fisher, Janice Jackson, Miss White Row II.—«Adeline Dommer, Ferol Palmer. Sharon Rhodes. Jeanne LaFollette, Lynda Lint. Minnetta Hanson. Patsy Friend. Sandra Snook. Shirley Schwartz, Row III.—Judith Lyman. Max Thomas. John Williams. Daryl Bortz, Blaine Kinsinger, Lois Tipton Janice Friend K F. T. A. OFFICERS Patsy Friend — President John Williams, Treasurer Ferol Palmer, Secretary To promote the interest of high school students in the teaching profession and to broaden their knowledge of this field as a career is the purpose of The Future Teachers of America. Both educational and social activities are en- joyed by the club whose meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each Month. Each month, the members serve refreshments at the class room teachers’ meeting. In the fall, an Education Day” at the Ottumwa Heights College was attended by the junior and senior Members. Also a tea for the teachers was given in March. The officers of F. T. A. are: President. Patsy Friend; Vice-President, Max Thomas; Secre- tary, Ferol Palmer; and Treasurer, John Williams. This group has learned much that will be ben- eficial to them not only now but in future years. The club is under the direction of Miss White. Page 73 ctibhwdanA Qlub Row I. Sally Cheever. Shirley Guitar. Patty Harmless, Sonja Brueland, Phyllis Scott. Karen Veerman, Betty Carder. Row II. Dorla Rolison. Sandra Walters. Donna Howe. Joyce Hazelett. Judy Brooks. Marilyn Menden- hall. Miss GaJlanar, Row III.—Jerri Meredith. Elizabeth White. Beverly Murrell. Carol A. Morris. Barbara Curd. Aggies Grenko, Row IV Dixie Henderson. Patty Jones. Larry Millard. Jon Cherry. Gary Schulz. OFFICERS Sonja Brueland — President Patty Harness — Vice-Pres. Phyllis Scott Sec’y-Treas. The Librarians Club consists of students that work in the library. They assist a head librarian in helping fellow students and fac- ulty members to secure books and reading material. To be a member of the Librarians’ Club a stu- dent must have a grade average of 85 or better, and must work four hours each week in the library. The librarians hold initiations each year for the new members. They do not have regular meetings. Each year the Club enjoys a Christ- mas Party. At the end ot the year, if a member wishes, he may purchase a sterling silver pin. The pin is the letter •’L'' with a quill pen on it. Page 74 9n yyhwwAi 4 QhsmsL cdlamVL Who can say how much may come from putting into the hands of one student one really fine book? Who can estimate the far- reaching influence of a good library? Many of the finest hours in the life of Vesta Irene Gallanar were given to reading judging, searching out the best books to be bought for Ottum- wa students from the money allotted to the high school library. In the years she worked in the library the number of books grew steadily- the variety and excellence increased. Today on the stacks stands the evidence of Miss Gallanar's wisdom, her good taste, her consideration of the varying interests of the thousands of young people who through the years have come and still will come to use books in our library. With genuine appreciation we acknowledge the rich legacy she has left us. Page 76 CfoiiilynaA. 1955 PAge 76 There was no room for them in the inn. Behold there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields keep- ing watch over their flocks by night. Page 77 OjxqjLLdu VbuvA. Row I. Ann Pollard. Linda Diehn, Suzanne Williams. David Loerke. Row II. Karen Reedquist, Farron O’Hara. Beverly Pooler ADVERTISING STAFF Manager Sara Blackford Solicitors Ann Bubenyak. Sandra Frazer. Paula Neil. Judy Rigler, Morris Saunders. Robert Styrc REPORTERS Donna Alderson. Patsy Aldershof. Lyle Brumley. Carolyn Downing. Susan Foster. Sheila Gallagher. Martha Hann. Elaine Kinsinger, Cynthia Latimer. Farron O’Hara. Linda McDermott. Rosalie Orman. Karen Reedquist. Paul Rozeboom. Connie Stater, Bob Venator. Dick Palmer. Business Manager Farron O’Hara Circulation Manager Karen Reedquist Editors of Argus Daily Farron O’Hara. Beverly Pooler Critic Mr. John Anderson Sponsor Miss Dorris Creswell Page 78 tijiqiJLdu yimvA. Row I. Elaine Kinsingcr. Donna Alderson, Judy Rigler, Sara Blackford. Shirley Yates. Beverly Pooler. Ann Pollard. Martha Hann, Row n.- Paula Neil. Suzanne Williams. Ann Bubenyak. Patsy Aldershof. Linda Dichn. Karen Rcedquist. Rosalie Orman, Farron O’Hara. Paul Rozcboom Row III. Miss Creswell. Susan Foster. Linda McDermott. Sheila Gallagher. Carolyn Downing. Chuck Kiple. Bob Styrc. David Loerke O. H. S. students are fortunate to claim a successful newspaper of their very own. The Argus News, edited by a group of energetic students of journalists, is published at frequent intervals throughout the school year. The Argus News keeps us up to date on class news, club activities, sports events, and school news in general. Photographers and timely editorials add to the interest of the paper. Each issue is eagerly anticipated and all else is forgotten until it has been read from front page to back. An additional responsibility of the Argus News Staff is the edition of the Argus Daily. This includes announcements for groups, individ- uals. and the whole student body. It is read daily during the advisory period over the inter- communications system. Certainly Miss Creswell and her staff deserve our appreciation for the time and effort spent in this project. Page 79 QommsiMiaL (flub Row I.—Shirley Benson, Georgia Salsberrv, Sharon Pohlson, Patty Harnes, Vicki Winningham, Karen Veerman, Juanita Turner, Sharon Schwartz, Janet Blanchard Row II. Betty Jo Hartley. Doris Irelan, Judy Close, Shirley Beasley, Sonja Brucland, Eileen Christy, Judy Grooms. Ardyce Barnett. Diana Dom. Row III.- Geraldine Straley, Jo Ellen Brinegar, Eleanor Mahaffey, Patsy Hufsmith. Mary Etta Haw- baker. Twylla Ann Renfrew, Marjorie Renfrew, Shirley Bohe. Row IV,- Suzanne Peck. Karen Johnson, Cecile Bates, Janice Roe. Patty Jones. Judy Clark, Rose Mary Cclania. Miss Wilson, OFFICERS Patsy Hufsmith — President Juanita Turner - - Vice-President Patty Harness — Recorder Vicki Winningham Secretary Georgia Salsberry — Treasurer The Commercial Club is an organi ation for students with a common interest in the com- mercial field, eager to learn more about mod- ern business methods. Membership is limited to students enrolled in at least one commercial subject. This year's activities have included an all-day tour of Des Moines with visits to the American Institute of Business, the WHO television sta- tion, the capital buildings, and the Ice Follies. Here in Ottumwa, they have toured Jo'in Morrell and Co., the Iowa Success School, and the KTVO television station. A film on tele- phone courtesy was shown to tne group by a representative of the Bell Telephone Co. Much of the credit for the groups accomplish- ments is due to the efforts of their capable sponsor, Mrs. Wilson. Page 80 Robert Ravitz — President Nancy Henderson — Vice-President Bette Redman Spexuck. Qlub Nancy Shoemaker Dick Covert — Business Manager Phillip Miller — Publicity Chairman Kay Carpenter N. F. L. Secretary Linda Megrath — Program Chairman Ann Eidem Historian “I may dtoaprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death MARCELINE E. ROBINSON your right to say It. — Voltaire Upon such a theory as the one above thrives the Ottumwa High School Speech Club. This unusually active club has set as its purpose to stimulate an interest in speech and to provide opportu- nities in speaking for Ottumwa High School students. In no other activity can so many members take such an active part. Approximately 95 members helped with a car wash, con- cessions at games and the Variety Show, this year's main projects. Ottumwa can be proud of the fine record this group has made in contest work throughout the state. Humorous. Dramatic, and Oratorical Declam, Interpretive Reading. Original Oratory. Debate. Radio. Television, and Extemporaneous Speaking are the various divisions included. Our speech club is unique in having a Radio Club which produces O. H. S. On Parade” and Tunes for Teens,” both weekly radio shows on which numerous students appear each year. The Ottumwa High School Speech Club is indeed a well-rounded and worthwhile organization. Page 81 SpA cIv (flub Row I. Lois Tipton. Elaine Kinsinger. Sally Checver. Juliana Hill. Carole Randall. Donna Alderson. Susan Jay. Peggy Hammen. Judy Edmonson. Judy Berg. Ann Eidem Row II.—Jerry Wagner. Robert Davis. Linda Workman. Sandra Loveless. Norma Breon, Sue Slowcn- sky, Linda Pettersen, Judy Salter. Nancy Shoemaker. Gwen Harry. Cheryl Chatfield. Karen Reeve. Row III. Jack Talbott. Jon Galey. Louis Schafer, Jeff Brody. Ken Reck, Dennis Cherry, Melinda Moses. Susan Lafollette. Janice Friend. Carol Page. Carol Powell. Row IV.—John Whitehouse, Bob Logan. James Hickman. Garry Crane. Kenny Hart. Larry Anderson. Jeanne Williams. Joan Wood. Sheila Gallagher. (JahkiiL, Show Row I. Nancy Henderson. Kay Carpenter, Bette Redman. Linda Megrath. Row II. Lorraine Smith, Jerry Kinnamon, Chris Lowenbcrg, Phil Miller. Sfmck, Qlub O. H. S. Debaters How I. Dick Palmer. Jack Grier. Chris Lowenberg, Jack Talbot, Jerry Kinnamon, Phil Miller, Dick Webber. Gary Crane Row II. Shirley Schwartz. Elaine Kinsinger. Joyce Ginsbury, Sheila Gala- hager. Marilee Olson. Beverly Spillman Row I Roberta Price. Jo Ann Aldershof. Judy Edmund. Joyce Ginsberg. Farron O'Hara. Linda Megrath. Bev Spillman. Nancy Henderson. Bette Lea Redman. Patsy Friend. Terry Harris. Merri Jo Burke, Shirley Schwartz. Sandy Court. Kathy Quinn. Paula Neil. Row II. Mary Jo Dellinger. Ann Pepper. Janie Shaw. Judy McNabb. Marsha Stephenson. Judith Lyman. Linda Varenhorst. Rosalie Orman. Marilee Olson, Lorraine Smith. Kay Carpenter. Miggic Ransom. Julie Criley, Pat McGuire. Judy Rigler. Row III. Larry Haves. Jerry Kinnamon. Jack Spurgeon. Junior Hare. Jerry Parker. John Gilger. Dick Covert. Dick Palmer. Dennis Lunde. William H. De Prenger, Phil Miller. Jim Powell. Gary Koontz, Dennis Rose Row IV. -David Parson. Bob Ravitz. Dick Newell, Dick Webber. Jack Grier. Harry Bradley, Scott Nelson, Larry Petersen. Bob Johnson, Chris Lowenberg, Dale Putnam, John Wagner, Page 83 RADIO SPEAKING Bob Ravitz, Karen Reeves, Dick Covert EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING Jack Talbot, Dick Webber, Chris Lowenberg RADIO CLUB Gary Koontz, Dick Palmer, Patsy Friend, Dick Webber, Phil Miller HUMEROUS DECLAMATION Miggic Ransom, Joyce Ginsberg, Bette Redman OROTORICAL DECLAMATION Bill DePrenger, Shirley Schwartz, Phil Miller INTERPERATATIVE READING Joan Aldershof. Lorraine Smith, Kay Carpenter ORIGINAL ORATION Jerry Kinnamon, Jack Talbot DRAMATIC DECLAMATION Nancy Henderson, John Whitchouse, Kenneth Hart 71. J. X. National Forensic League is an honor society which helps to promote the furtherance of the speech work in the school, city, and community. N. F. L membership is the goal toward which each Speech Club member strives. This year twenty-two students have qualified for membership in this honorary group. Through out the school year the members meet each month for a co-op dinner at the home of one of the students. This year the members have presented speeches to the com- munity. Many took part in the contests in State Speech Association and the State Forensic League. So that there will be leaders tomorrow for the “American Way of Life students must be encouraged to undertake the training necessary to acquire effective speech. To pro- vide that incentive is the work of the N. F. L. The O. H. S. Chapter has been the leading chapter in the state for the past two years. Joann Aldcrshof Jack Grier Phil Miller Kay Carpenter Joyce Ginsberg Farron O’Hara Gary Crane Nancy Henderson Mari lee Olsen Juliana Criley Jerry Kinnamon Dick Palmer Joyce Ervin Chris Lo wen berg Bob Ravitz John Gilger Linda Megrath Bette Redman Shirley Schwartz Beverly Spillman Jack Talbot Dick Webber Page 85 Spanish, Qhib Row I. Sandra Stufflebcam, Pat Roach, Myrna Matthews, Jean Wells. Cynthia Latimer. Bev Spilman. Kay Cloyd, Juanita Porter, Sandra Patterson, Sharon Cunningham, Bonita Hudgens. Mary Beth Knox. Row IL—Joanne Fisher, Beverly Murrell, Carole Smith. Suzanne Williams, Sandra Swank. Judy Ed- mund, Linda Varenhorst, Rosalie Orman, Virginia Link, Wilma Miller, Jerry Wagner. Row III,- - Josephine Gibbs, Phyllis Sparks, Ann Clarkson, Helen Ritz, Mary Ruby. Janice Long, Judith Lyman, Marilyn Vander Wilt. Joy Wise, Mr. Hamley, Row IV.—«Max Thomas, Bob Gibbs, Larry Sparks, James Acton, Dick Bowen, Bob Venator, Charles Cousins, Jim Stookesberry, Morris Saunders, Saludos delCirculo Kspanol! Greetings from the Spanish Club! Everyone who is interested in creating a better world understanding is welcome to join the Spanish Club, for that is the main purpose of the elub-to gain more knowledge of the customers of our panish-speaking neighbors. Meetings were held on the second and fourth Thurs- days of each month, one for which the Club Room was reserved. Parties were given in homes of the members and the sponsor. Mr. Hamely, showed interesting slides of his travels in Mexico. In the fall a get-together was held at the Isaac Walton Woods where a cook-out and games were enjoyed. At Christmas, a Spanish fiesta took place. For this occasion members dressed in Spanish costumes and celebrated the breaking of the pinata. as is the custom in Mexico. One of the year’s projects was the securing of pen pals for those who wished to put their Spanish into practical use. Suzanne Williams — President Jerry Wagner - - Vice-President Joy Wise — Secretary-Treasurer Ann Clarkson — Program Chairman Page 86 CkssLh.. ctenda iA, Sandy Frazer, Lisa Harper, Mary Jo Dellinger, Farron O’Hara, Julie Criley, Donna Bachman Ann Bidem Judy Williams Karen Reeves Judy Sohooley Susan Yea Red Yea White Yea Ottumwa Fight Fight Fight Page 87 Bryon Winston Jim Schultz Dick Luke (BajJudbcdL Bob Staebler Dick Bell Gary Luke Keith Black Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Ottumwa Doug Collins Dale Putnam Page 88 56 50 79 66 46 51 64 51 91 81 57 62 67 56 87 54 59 51 64 56 Russ Bennett Bob Kreiger Tom Grooms Squad, Albia 27 Bloomfield 41 Tech. Des Moines 39 Oskaloosa 46 Fairfield 40 Burlington 65 Washington 45 Keokuk 66 Fort Madison 43 Muscatine 72 Albia 70 Mt. Pleasant 58 Fairfield 50 Burlington 52 Washington 68 Keokuk 80 Fort Madison 56 Muscatine 44 Mt. Pleasant 78 Marshalltown 96 Page 89 (BaAksdbalL SqucuL Row I. Byron Winston. Dale Putnam, Russ Bennett. Terry Brown. Bob Kreiger. Dick Bell Row II. Bernard Huston. Carl Williams. Doug Collins. Dick Luke. Bob Stacbler. Roger Hyatt Row III. Coach Ware. Jim Barton. Keith Black. Ray Venator. Gary Luke. Coach Maasdam TOURNAMENT SCORES Ottumwa 60 Walsh High 42 Ottumwa 74 Sigorney 32 Ottumwa 66 Eddyville 50 Ottumwa 49 Knoxville 66 Page 90 fiuUpufL (BaAksdbalL Row I. Coach Thomas. John Schaub. Bill Staebler, Sonny Bain. Roger Goodwin. Kenny Reck. Jerry Harper. Jim Humphrey Row II. Larry Grittith. Dave Anderson. Chuck Hinson, Jim Streeby, Tom Long. Bob Martsching, Jim Jacks Row III. iJoe Jones. Bill O’Dell, Jeff Brody. Charles Foxx, Phil Grooms. Bob Venator. John Grooms SOPHOMORE SCORES Ottumwa 42 Ottumwa 63 Ottumwa 43 Ottumwa 30 Ottumwa 56 Ottumwa 56 Ottumwa 61 Ottumwa 44 Ottumwa 59 Ottumwa 68 Ottumwa 42 Ottumwa 34 Ottumwa 67 Ottumwa 47 Ottumwa 57 Ottumwa 52 Ottumwa 61 Ottumwa 39 Albia 34 Mt. Pleasant 54 P'airfield 42 Burlington 40 Washington 46 Keokuk 48 Ft. Madison 39 Muscatine 48 Albia 20 Bloomfield 23 Des Moines Tech. 22 Oskaloosa 38 P'airfield 34 Burlington 44 Washington 29 Keokuk 59 Ft. Madison 50 Muscatine 45 Page 91 Row I.—John McEldery, Jim Fuqua. David Webber, Row II. Lloyd Hannan. Mick McCaughey, Don McElderry, Paul Zika, Ed Hickman, Don Gill Row III. Sonny Mitchell, Jim Tharp. Charles Mitchell, Clark Raney, Leonard Frazer. Jack Webber Row IV.—Gary Norman. Walter Crambeck, Barry Clawson, John Whitehouse. Larry Howard, Bob Milton Coach Bob Roth displays swimming trophy. This year the O. H. S. swim team has done a good job. Coach Bob Roth has led his team to a 3-4 won - lost record in dual meets. The first dual meet, the swim team lost to North Des Moines, 28-49, with the second lost also to a Des Moines school, Lincoln 35-42. Next on the list was East of Des Moines, which Ottumwa lost by only one point 39-38. Then they won from Muscatine 59-17 and lost to Burlington by one point again 39-38. They won the last two, one from Muscatine 43-32, one from Burlington 45-32. At Iowa City they placed second in a triangular meet with Clinton and Muscatine. At state, after qualifying more men than last year, they only received fifth place. The tankers again won the Little-Six trophy, and with good prospects for next year hope to improve this record. Page 92 I'OhsibJdint Ottumwa 31 Muscatine 17 Ottumwa 19 Fairfield 20 Ottumwa 27 Leon 16 Ottumwa 21 Fairfield 18 Ottumwa 27 Burlington 14 Ottumwa 29 Leon 13 Ottumwa 24 Muscatine 20 Ottumwa 23 Burlington 13 Bob Funston has coached his wrestling Mike Gee, senior member of the team, team to a 7 win 1 lost duel meet record Russ Brewer, Champion weight lifter, this year. The team has done very well this year and has stepped up its winnings considerably since last year. With good hopes and prospects for next year, they expect to do even better than this year. Row I.—Fred Westfall, Scott Nelson, Dean McDowell. Russ Brewer, Dick Reynolds, Carl Hinton, Bob Covert, Jerry Fitch Row II.—Jerry Smart. Bob Wallerick, Dick Powell. Mike Gee, Jerry Kirkhart, Roger Mirgon Row III. -Coach Funston, Chuck Kiple, Bob Kirfoot, Dick Slater, Tom Quinn, Lloyd Larson, John Walker Page 93 (p pL (?kdb Row I. Sue Gray. Farron O’Hara. Shirley Long. Kay Massier. Sandra Swanson. Julie Criley, Mary Ann Bloss, Judy Fulton. Connie Stater. Row II. Mary Beth Knox. Marcia Martin, Myrna Matthews. Sharon Pierson. La Rita Warner. Patti Sparks. Patsy Aldershof, Bonnie Smith Row III. Judy Schooley. Nancy Cooper. Bonita Hudgens. Joyce Elliott, Sharon Schwartz. Vicki Combs. Sharon Caldwell Row IV. JWm. D. Kramer. Patty Shepard. Carolyn Garman. Carolyn Brewer. Teddy Fisher. Carolyn Ross. Marsha Jo Van Klavcrn, Judy Williams CLUB OFFICERS Judy Fulton. Sandra Frazer. Sue Gray and Patsy Aldershof. We've got a coach, we’ve got a yell, we’ve got a Pep Club that is growing by leaps and bounds. This is the spirit of the group known as the O.H.S. Pep Club. By sponsoring a dance and selling pompoms this energetic group earned enough money this year to char- ter a bus to several out of town games. Mem- bership in this organization is open to anyone interested in promoting school spirit. Pep Club has become more active this year and next year’s teams will find this snappy happy group behind them in all athletic contests. Mr. Kramer the club sponsor and chaperone on out of town trips has been assisted by the following club officers: Sandy Frazer. Presi- dent; Judy Fulton. Vice-President; Sue Gray, Secretary; and Patsy Aldershof. Treasurer. Page 94 Sci MJL Club The sponsor of the Science Club for the past year, has been Miss Methner. Some of the many activities included in the club program arc individual and group projects, such as field trips, visual education, scientific ex- periments. and the preparation of materials for exhibition. Science is a wide and interesting field, of vital importance to our everyday life. The clubs purpose is to present scientific material in an educational and interesting way, by observation and experimentation. The memmbership fee this year was fifty cents. This fee covers the expenses of materials used by the club. In years to come the club hopes to develope a more efficient program. One project for next year is a plan by which merit a member may receive special, formal recognition for his exceptional effort and achievement. OFFICERS Morris Saunders President Paula Neil — Vice-President Judy Rigler Secretary Juanita Porter Treasurer Row I.— Carole Ann Shultz, El Nora Shultz. Rosalie Martin, Judy Rigler. Paula Neil Row II.- Jack Colton, Juanita Porter. Carol Hollingsworth. Beverly Adams. Minnetta Hansen, Bob Styre Row III. David Geary. Cliff Tipton, Miss Alice Methner. Fred Copeland. Donald Mentzcr Page 95 'IAaIi mI Qlub Row I. Charlene Prosser. Esther Kent. Betty Goudy. Pat Schneider Row II. Morris Saunders. Rosalie Martin, Shirley Nevins. Gerri Sietz, Lucretia Hawkins, Bob Styre Among the many extra-curricular activities of Ottumwa High School is the Ushers Club under the supervision of Mr. E. W. Tiedc. The members distribute programs and escort the spectators to their reserved seats at sports contests, school plays, and other special pro- grams. For each semester the ushers arc active one point is awarded towards Torch Club membership. Charlene Prosser has served as the head usher of this group for the past year. Our ushers play an important part in representing our school to the public. Therefore only those students who are consci- entious can be chosen. Ushers must also be courteous and maintain a cheerful attitude. These students spend a great deal of time and hard work in learning the techniques of ush- ering. Combining this we are presented with quick and effective service to make our pro- grams more enjoyable. CHARLENE PROSSER. Head Usher Page 96 (phDiaddDnL Jt l Qlub Row I. El Nora Shultz. Harold Canny. Harley Ward. Don Hampshire. Jack Colton, Dave Anderson, Viola Neal. Geneva Williams Row II. Carole Shultz. Jerry Adams. John Gilger. Gary Koontz, Jack Webber. Bob Skinner. Gary Shultz. Lillie Shipley. Jenny Williams Row III. Dennis Rose. Harry Bradley. John White house. Roger Mirgon. Harold Irelan, Jim Fuqua. Sheilah Smith, Jessie Weatherstone. Row IV.—Wally Dooley. Gary McGlothlen, Doron Taylor. Charlene Prosser OFFICERS Harry Bradley —1 Vice-President Harold Canny — President Don Hampshire Secretary Jessie Weatherstone Treasurer Most of the students of O. H. S. enjoy and greatly benefit from the motion pictures that are shown through-out the year in our various classes. These are made possible by the pro- jectionist's Club. The duties of the members of this group are to show the movies, to set up and to care for the projectors. In order to fulfill these duties well, each member of the organization must have a thorough un- derstanding of each projector. Therefore they are taught the operation and mechanics of all the projectors. Some of the members are in the advisory group of Mr. Tallman. the capable sponsor of the Projectionist’s Club. Page 97 aL Q.'LuJb John Williams. Tom Moyle. Sam Bovenmyer, Miss Hlastala, Daryl Bortz, Gwendolyn Taylor, Roy Baugh Pat Rupc. Marvin Saunders. The Art Club has been formed to provide its members with enjoyment in creation and ap- preciation of art objects. This has been achieved through Art Club meetings and trips to other communities . This year the Art Club went to Dcs Moines to go through the Salisbury House, a replica of an English castle. There they saw an original Van Dyke painting and many other priceless art objects. In Ottumwa, they visit- ed the home of Mr. Newton Roberts where a display of pictures which he had painted were seen. Many other activities have also been enjoyed throughout the year. The officers this year are president. Gwen- dolyn Taylor; Vice-president. Sam Bovenmyer: treasurer. Daryl Bortz; and secretary, Roy Baugh. Miss Hlastala is the advisor. Page 98 Dancers—Juliana Hill, Sandra Swank Pianist—Barbara Staats Four Jesters—Jim Barton, Dick Luke. Tom Grooms, Gary Luke Pantomine—Tom Grooms, Teddy Fisher Drommodiers - Bryon Winston. Donald Simpson. Ray Weeks... Louis Jones, Gaylord Thompson tfiancL Row I. David Loerke, Charlene Cox, Nancy Henderson, Connie Slater. Jack Talbott. Dick Newell Row II. -Larry Houk. Virginia Eskew, Mary Lu Rukgaber. Marilyn Roggentien, Ann Clarkson, Minn- etta Hansen. Julian UUman, Dick Foster, Jerry Parker, Carol Page Row III. Joyce Sampson. Susan LaFollette. Cora Rupe. Gary Huffman, Betty Campbell. Charlotte Hannah. Jeanette Wilson. Janice Jackson. Karen Lanz, Miggie Ransom, Roy Cramer. Bill Garrison, Judy Berg. Don Mentzer, Jerry Wagner Row IV. Elaine Kinsinger. Joan Roggentien, Joyce Hull. Mary Ellen Ruby. Sandra Jones. Sheryl Chatficld, Dick Woodford .Regnar Modrell, Mr. Zahn, Bill DePrenger, Gilbert Bachmann The High School Band is an organization which was formed to give students an education in music and to give service to the school. Their principal aim is to play good music in a credit- able manner and to bring enjoyment to both the students taking part and the audience by their playing and marching. Without peppy music of the band, the foot ball games, basketball games, pep assemblies, and civic activities would seem like bread without butter. Mr. Zahn. director of the band, spends much time and effort with the band students to futher develop their talents so they might express themselves more clearly and fully. The success of the annual tag day. spon- sored by the band and orchestra, shows the interests and enthusiasm of the students of our band. Page 100 (Band Row I. Sharon Cunningham, Janice George, Gwen Cline. Janet Baumgartner, Judy Edmund Row II,- Sandy Court, John Grooms, Walter Krambeck, Carole Wallace, Janice Friend, Janie Gross, Barbara Staats, Bob Van Zee, Chuck Ireland Row III.—LeRoy Young. Dick Bowen. Bob Laird. Max Meadows, Vernon Van Tassle, Maridell Eaton. Bob Ash, Dick Slater, Dave Stocker, Dick Mitchell, Ronnie Holman, Janice Danels, Carrol Newquist Row IV.—Dave Link, Tery Fleener. Jim Acton. Beverly Smith. Sharon McKelvey, Ronald Snow. Jeanne LaFollette, Paul Bremhorst, Bill Work, Carlton Mumford, Dennis Krehbiel, Royce Cook, Larry Gillen, Gary Houk One of the high lights of this year was the band’s concert with Mendez, noted trumpeter. This picture shows Mr. Mendez in a practice session with Mr. Zahn and the band. OhchsidJthCL Row I.—Mary Jo Logan. Paul Rozeboom. Richard Jay, Jo Ann Leonard Row II.—Alice Cantril, Peggy Bigham. Shirley Davis. Doris Tee. Helen Swanson. Connie Jo Anderson. Gwen Cline Row III.—Nancy DeBooey, Lois Tipton, Carol Pilcher. Juanita Fuller. Mary Ann Wilson, Betty Carder, David Loerke, Charlene Cox, Nancy Henderson, Jack Talbott, Barbara Staats Row IV,—Cathy Loesch. Sarah Krafka, Helen Eaves. Judy Hines, Sandra Johnson, Reva Exline. Pamela Loesch Any student who has demonstrated sufficient ability to be a member of the Ottumwa Youth Symphony will find golden opportunities await- ing him. The experience and knowledge gained by playing in this organization are invaluable to every student of music. In the fall the orchestra opens each new school year by playing for the teachers workshop. During the year the Youth Symphony furnishes incidental music before plays, and provides the music for the Christmas pagent. The main ambition of the Ottumwa Youth Symphony is to provide Ottumwa with a Spring Concert. To complete the year they go to the Tri-City Music Festival held either in Ottumwa, Burlington, or Davenport. There are several small instrumental groups within the orchestra which provide entertainment for many programs. The different units, tend to promote the growth of musical interest in school and city. The members of this organization receive valu- able training and experience under the baton of Mr. Zahn, their director. Base section of the orchestra—Kenny Hart, Larry Houk, Bob Johnson, Mary Lu Rukgar- ber. Page 102 0AjcJi aIacl Row I. Marilyn Vander Wilt, Connie Corbett, Dick Covert Row II.—Janet Baumgartner, Judy Edmonds. Joy Wise, Mary Jones, Stuart Baird, Eileen Bortz Row III. Charles Ireland, Ronald Holman, Janice Daniels, Carrol Newquist, Janice Friend. Janie Gross. Carole Lundy, Jim Carr. Marilyn Mills Row IV. Mary Lu Rukgaber, Mary Perdue. Jean LaFollette, Bill Work. Royce Cook. Larry Gillen, Gary Houk, Karen Lanz, Janice Jackson, Jeanette Wilson, Barbara Harbur STRING QUARTET STRING QUARTET Alice Cantril, Jo Ann Leonard, Eileen Bortz, Mary Jo Logan. Paul Rozeboom, Dick Covert, Joy Wise Marilyn Vander Wilt Page 103 QPwkUA. Row I.- Helen Stretcher, Jeanette Wilson. Linda Megrath, Roberta Price. Marian Butts, Marian Keasling, Virginia Eskew Sharon Rhodes, Jo Ann Aldershof, Joyce Williams. Shirley Yates. Janet Crane. Neva Bennett. Beverley Adams Row II.—Linda Varenhor3t. Barbara Norman. Sandra Collins. Ramona Pickrell, Eleanor Mahaffey. Patti McCune, Cynthia Latimer. Beverly Grinstead. Eillen Roberts. Adeline Dommer, Arline Dommer Row III.—Roger Goodwin, Vernon Schwin, Mike Kloppenburg, Douglas Collins, Bob Carlson, Phil Miller, Jerry Parke.-, Dick Matthew. Ernest Johnson, Bill Dean. Jon Galey, Bill Garrison. George Stater Row IV. Gary Goodwin. Jim Tharp. Roy Baugh. Ivyl Todd, Tom Long, Chuck Ireland, Ken Reck, Charles A. Kuhn. Bob Christy Judy Watson, Pianist—Gary Goodwin, Eleanor Mahaffey, Jeanette Wilson, David Link Carolyn Watts. Pianist—Double Mixed Quartett; Bill Garrison. Lyle Brumley, Helen Striechcr, Minetta Hansen, Virginia Eskew, Connie Savage, Charles Kuhn, Charles Ireland Page 104 QhjOMLbu Row I. Mary Lou Deitch, Sonja Brueland. Minneta Hansen. Shirley Beasley, Sandra Swank, Judy Watson, Patsy Friend. Linda Ruth Diehn. Ann Pollard, Lani Shepp. Jean Wilson, Beti Eslinger, Mary Ellen Young Row II. Connie Gordon, Marilyn Dailey. Jewell Downing. Diane Post. Maxine Parks, Susan LaFollette, Judy Edmonson, Janice Friend, DonnaVelie Bowling. Patsy Aldershof, Katy Brown. Suzanne Williams Row III. Marlin Wollums. Eugene Ellis, Jerry Smart, Frank Griggs, Max Thomas. Lorraine Smith, Joy Ryan, Jo Ann Lewis. Suzanne Peck Row IV. Lyle Brumley, Don Gill, Dick Bell, John Grooms, Dave Link, Ray Venator, James Acton, Carl Williams, Bob Miller, Raymond Patkin Girls Sextet Susan LaFollette, Judy Edmonson, Girls Trio nBarbara Norman, Patsy Friend, Sonja Brueland, Joy Ryan, Shirley Beasley, Suz- Shirley Yates anne Peck, Sheila Gallagher Pianist, Linda Diehn Page 105 The Maker of Dreams By Oliphant Down Cast: Pierrot Doug Collins Pierrette Lorraine Smith The Manufacturer Jerry Kinnamon Scene: Room in an old cottage. Time: Evening. The Purple Door Knob By Walter Prichard Eaton Cast: Mrs. Bartholomew, an invalid Nancy Henderson Amanda Dunbar, her house- keeper and companion Phyllis Scott Viola Cole, an actress Farron O'Hara Scene: An old-fashioned bed- room in a simple, old-fashioned house. The Place: Somewhere in the Old Colony. The Time: A Summer day. Love Errant By Robert Nail Cast: Jim Chuck Kiple Ann Bonnie Baker Eve Juliana Criley Guy Don McElderry The Place: A study hall at high school. The Time: Morning before school begins. y uiuhSL yiuAASiA Row I.- Karen Bean. Mary Lou Deitch, Virginia Eskew, Sharon McGowen, Sandra Cool. Marjorie Salsberry. Beverly Frederick, Jessie Wcatherstone. Janet Roberts. Barbara Northrop, Teresa Rump Row II.—Dee Inman. Janet Wagner. Marjorie Wymore. Phyllis Scott, Sheilah Smith, Sue Gray, Sally Sue Harland, Gayle Coffman. Jeanetta Crowder, Rose Curtis, Nancy Teasdale Row III. Janey Brogger. Carol Canny, Donna Howe, Judy Lee. Joyce Middleton, Gail Brewer, Minnetta Hansen. Kay Hannam. Gwen Harry, Judy Kellogg Row IV - Susan LaFollette. Judy Berg. Etta Young. Joan Roggentien, Marilyn Roggentein, Connie Savage, Patty Buchanan, Betty Campbell. Joy Ryan, Shirley Salter, Marilyn Granaman OFFICERS Betty Campbell - President Sue Gray Vice-President Patty Buchanan Secretary Connie Savage - Treasurer This year Ottumwa High School has a new and practical club. It is the Future Nurses Club sponsored by Miss Ruby Holton. The activities of this club includes: a field trip to the University Hospital in Iowa City, caroling; co-op suppers, films, partys, and dances. It has five committees which are: Volunteer service at hospitals. Publicity. Program. Social, and Calling. The Volunteer service work is helpful to the girls. The girls do different things to earn points. They receive one point per hour for working in a hospital, five points for bringing a new member who attends three consecutive meet- ings. ten points for working on a committee, and five points for reading a book on nursing and reporting on it. The girls receive pins and letters by attending all meetings and by earning fifty points. Page 107 fljiquiL CtnmmL Linda Megrath Dick Luke Editor-In-Chief Art Edltor Gary Luke Asst. Art Editor Julie Criley Shirley Schwartz Club Editor Class Editor Marilyn Anderson Typist Dick Covert Sports Editor Paul Zika Sports Editor Patti McCune Staff Marilee Olson Staff Sani Bovenmyer Staff Kenny Hart Staff Lois Tipton Staff Joy Wise Staff Sheryl Chatfield Staff Linda Workman Staff Bob Ravitz Photokrapnrr Bill Dean PhotOKraplirr Dick Bowen Photographer Miss Jump Advisor The Argus Annual Staff presents to the students of O. H. S. this finished product, the 1956 Argus Annual. We sincerely hope that ever student and faculty member will enjoy this book. Many hours of work have gone into setting up plans for the book, deciding on the arrange- ment of it. choosing its cover, taking the pictures, and setting them up for the engraver. Then the editorials had to be written and after the first printing the proof reading had to be done. The Editoral staff is under the careful direction of Miss Eula Jump. It is her help and ad- vice that makes possible a good Annual every year. Page 108 Janet Baumgartner Business Manager OxL SH John Gilger Asst. Business Manager Marsha Baker Advertising Kdltor Mr. Anderson Advisor Lani Shepp Circulation Manager STAFF Sandra Snook Marjorie Renfrew Jo Ann Aldershof Kay Allison Sally Cheever John Whitehouse Mary Lou Bclvcl The Argus Annual Ad Staff under the supervision of our capable adviser Mr. John Ander- son. has worked many long hours, selling advertising to make the 1956 Argus Annual financially possible. Our thanks and appreciation to those firms who have bought advertising space in our Annual. Your co-operation has helped to make our book possible. Our thanks also to the Chisman Studio for their care and patience in taking our pictures, to the engraving de- partment of the Ottumwa Courier for their careful work, and to Webert's Printing Company for their work in making our dream a reality. Page 109 Jjucudc Row I. Coach Don Newell. Paul Zika, Jim Weeks. Phil Millard. Karle Hinton. Doug Collins. Dave Patrick. Mike Gee. Larry Stater, Harland Shields, Bill Barden, Jim Hickman. Robert Craig, Richard McCoy. Coach Funston Row II. Lloyd Larsen. Dick Reynolds. Dean McDowell, Gene Carroll. Ed Bangh, Jerry Smart, Dick Slater. Don Hampshire. B. O’Dell. Larry Millard. Ken Kent. Marvin Greene. Walt Snook Row III. Roy Baugh. Jim Sloan. Jack McGowen. Ken Rusch. Bcrnie Jackson, Keith Black. Tom Smith. Ken Brown. Jim Shultz. Delayne Harper. Ray Venator. Armcl Matheney Row IV.--Joe Ross. Dave Anderson, Merlyn Johnson. Dwayne Pearson. Jerry Napier. Chas. Hinson, Chas. Law, Ray Ullrick, Bob Venator, Phil Grooms. Jim Streeby, Ed Audrey. Gary Yoder (Mgr.) Don Newell has coached the O. H. S. track team to a very good start this year. As the Argus goes to press, this is the way the season shaped up so far. At the State A. A. U. meet the team received third place. Then in the state indoor, which is a different meet, they got fourth. They placed first in the Osky Re- lays. the Ottumwa Relays, and the Little Six Indoor. In a duel meet with Oskaloosa, they won. The Sophomores and reserves have had two meets so far and have won both of them, one from Agency and the other from Osky. This year the track team has improved and. with good prospects, hope to repeat next year or even do better, if possible. Larry Stater tied for first place in high jump at the state track meet in Iowa City. Page 110 Row I. Gary Koontz. Bill DePrenger, Harold Canny, Gerald Canny. Larry Steeples. David Archer. Ronald Snow Row II. Dennis Lundy. Jim Roberts. Larry Overturf, Don Howard. Bob Logan. Jack Grier. Martin Hardsocg, Dick Luke The Ottumwa High golf team has started on the road to a good season. As this year's Argus goes to press, the O. H. S. golfers are just gathering steam. Many of the last year's team are still here at O. H. S.. and the ex- perience that they gained last year has proved to be very useful in this season of play. Several new players were added this year and Coach Roth has started them off with the rest of the team. The team's first two games were both victor- ies for O. H. S.. and both were won with an ample margin of strokes. Our third game, however, was lost by a few strokes. Since the Argus must go to press fairly early, we cannot report on the other games of the season, but we are sure that the team will attain an ex- cellent record this year. Larry Steeples gives a putting demonstration. Page 111 5- CL. CL. Row I. Miss McRcynolds, Mary Green, Shirley Nevins. Esther Kent, Gcrri Spillman, Delores 'Best. Etta Young. Mary Ward Row II,—Darline Knotts, Ardyce Barnett. Beverly Fredrickson. DonnaVelle Bowliny, Beverly Pooler. Jo Ellen Brinegar, Sharon Bucholtz, Geraldine Leizor, Shirley Beazley Row III. Carolyn Davis. Marilyn Green, Kay Harvey. Sharon Schwartz. Sara Ferguson. Marilyn Car- man, Joyce Elliot, Eileen Roberts. Carol Calhoun Row IV. Sharon Caldwell. Lilly Shipley. Carolyn Poncy, Mary Green. Joy McClellan, Wilma Miller. Barbara Northrup G. A. A. Officials --Ardyce Barnett. Beverly Pooler. Sara Ferguson. Miss McReynolds, DonnaVelle Bowling. Mary Ward. The Girls Athletic Association offers a well rounded sports program to the girls of Ottumwa High School. This year they have enjoyed tournaments in basketbali. volleyball, softball, and badminton. The G. A. A. conducted basketball and volleyball play days in the O. H. S. gymnasium for the three junior high schools of Ottumwa. The junior high girls enjoyed the play days and members of the G. A. A. felt they gained much from working with the young- er girls. The G. A. A. attended play days at Bloom- field and Iowa City this year. These play days provide a chance for girls of various schools to know each other and play to- gether. Again this year the G. A. A. planned the activities of Homecoming which were en- joyed by the entire school. They also con- ducted the election and crowning of the Ottumwa Relay Queen. Page 112 ShcOilc Club Row I.—Wanda Davis, Linda Petterson, Francie Mesotten, Sandra Collins, Ann Eidem. Shirley Long, Lisa Harper. Pat Nelson. Karen Kirkhart Row II. Mary Jo Dellinger. Linda Davis, Judy Watson. Sandra Frazer. Sandra Miller, Sally Cheever. Judy Williams, Jesse Wcatherstone. Nancy Decker Row III. Jean Wilson. Sandra Patterson, Kay Carpenter, Karen Bean, Juanita Turner. Janet Reed, Sara Blackford, Juliana Hill, Susan Jay OFFICERS Shirley Long • President Juanita Turner Vice-President Sandra Miller Secretary Helen Fiorino Treasurer When fall rolls around many, many girls swim around our pool hoping that they will be selected as one of the new ‘sharks . Soon after the new members are chosen, routines arc worked out. Then finally after many hours and days and weeks of practice the big night is here the first night of the annual Shark Club pagent. The next day there are rumors all over town that Under The Big Top” is terrific. That night there is a larger crowd and everyone agrees that this years pagent was the best ever. A big hand should be given to Mrs. Bard, the club's sponsor, and also to Shirley Long who has been a wonderful president. Serving as vice-president, Juanita Turner; Secretary. Sandra Miller; and as treasurer, Helen Fiorino. Page 113 presents Cotton Cahdy Tortoise Mary Jo Dellinger Hare Lisa Harper BUBBLE DANCERS Linda Davis Juliana Hill Sara Blackford Shirley Long Judy Watson Judy Williams COTTON CANDY President Shirley Long Lisa Harper Sandra Frazer Helen Fiorino THE CLOWNS Sandra Collins Ann Eidem Mary Jo Dellinger TIGERS Sally Chccvcr Susan Jay Jean Wilson Nancy Decker Janet Reed Sandra Patterson Trainer, Francie Mesotten ON THE F'LYING TRAPEZE Janet Reed Juliana Hill Nancy Decker Judy Williams Karen Kirkhart Sally Cheever Ring I.—lJuanita Turner and Gary Goodwin Ring 2. Shirley Long and Terry Brown Ring 3. Sandra Miller and Larry Burke Page 111 The Corral has furnished much social life for many O. H. S. students this year. Hazel Bankson, Nina Savage, Marie Bottorff, Mazie Eaton, Gladys Harness, Anna Penny fcnqimisiAA, Ernie Wilkinson, Charlie Leonard, Art Menge, Bill Fisk, Chet Mier, Marvin Steel, Joe Seals, Harry Roberts. Beulah Downey, Paul Laird Page 116 Akernian Auto Co. 140 A P Food Store 121 Arnold's Jewelry ...... 129 Bailey Typewriter 130 Baird’s Radio Television 130 Baker Music Appliance 129 Ballingall Hotel 129 Bart’s Shoes 130 Beauty Box 123 Beggs Magneto 126 Benner. South and Jefferson 126 Dr. R. C. Bibb 127 Drs. Bickford Richards 131 Drs. Blome Morgan 135 Drs. Bookin Bookin 127 Bookin Jewelry 129 Drs. Bovenmyer Wolfe 127 B. P. O. E. 139 J. H. Brenneman Insurance . 123 Brody Saskil, M. D.’s 128 Brody’s (Men Women) 131 Brown Electric Service 126 Wm. C. Brunk Insurance Agency 135 Buretta’s Flowers 135 The Camera Shop 135 Carroll Lumber Co. 136 Casey’s Shoe Shop 136 Central Park Service Station 144 Chamber of Commerce ____ 144 Chidester’s 136 Chisman Studio 145 Critchlow Coal Co. 136 City Cab 125 Clark’s Service 125 Coca Cola Company 121 Cool Acres 134 Loran E. Coppoc, M. D. _____________ 127 Cox Brothers 136 Cramblit Poling 139 C. E. Cross 132 Dairy Queen ____ 122 Drs. Denefe Denefe 140 Dickey Ford Sales 125 East End Cleaners 124 Economy Furniture 136 Edd the Florist .... 144 Samuel Erhardt ... 147 Family Shoe Store 130 Farmers Merchants Savings Bank 122 Federal Bake Shop ........ 124 Fidelity Savings Bank _..... 140 F. O. E. 123 Ford Ball Gum 146 Dr. Stephen Fox, M. D. ______________127 Friday’s Inc. 136 Fulton’s Feed Store _______125 Gallagher’s Grocery ____ 121 Glover Motors 134 Gustaveson Insurance _________ 130 Hall-Ekfelt Furniture Company 135 Ken Hamilton, Tailor 135 Haw Hardware Co. 144 Hawkeye Lumber Company 135 Herman’s Cafe 134 Hill’s Rexall Drug _______ 137 Dr. J. C. Hinson 127 Hoerner Boxes, Inc. 123 Hofmann Drug 137 Dr. Hoeven 127 Dr. E. V. Houlihan ____ 128 Dr. E. B. Howell 128 Dr. R. O. Hughes 128 Ideal Ready Mix Co. 144 Ingels Variety ........... 132 Iowa Illinois Gas Co. 138 Iowa Southern Utilities Co. 124 V E R T I S E R S Page 117 I N D E X Jay's Funeral Home 137 John Deere 140 Johnson’s Funeral Chapel 142 Jolly Cleaners 124 Jones. White. Johnson 134 K. B. I. Z. 148 King Adams 144 KLEE 146 Kranz Flowers 134 Kresges .— 132 Kuenkel's 129 LaForgue Bros. 133 Lagomarcino-Grupe Co. — 136 Dr. Lemley 128 Lentner Cycle Co. 130 Dr. Idris S. Lodwick 147 Drs. Loerke Loerke 128 Lougheed Jewelry 134 Louise Frock Shop 133 Lowenberg Bakery 153 Dr. J. E. McDermott 128 McCaughey Insurance Agency 132 McElroy Reed 134 McWilliams 144 T. J. Madden Co. 138 Madison Avenue Coal Co. 139 Martin Machine Electric Co. 144 The Men's Shop 132 Oscar Miller Insurance ____________ 147 Mitchell-Foster Hotels 138 M M Refrigeration 140 Molly’s 147 Morrell’s 156 Morrell - Brown Olds. Co. 126 Dr. A. K. Murphy 131 Nash-Finch Co. ................. 140 Dr. Nelson 144 Nicoson Paint Wallpaper 141 Niemeyer Bros. Ins. 141 Northup Furnaces 141 O’Hara Hardware 133 Oliver’s Grocery 121 Olson Sporting Goods 138 Ottumwa Beauty Acd. 123 Ottumwa Brick Tile 137 Ottumwa Courier 154 Ottumwa Laundromat ................ 147 Ottumwa Locker Service 147 Ottumwa Mercantile 162 Ottumwa Tent and Awning Co. 147 Pangbom’s 132 Patterson Monument Co. 141 Pedrick Thorne 132 Penny’s 133 People's Store 143 People’s Finance Co. ...... 141 Pella Rolscreen j.js Fuhs Dr. Pepper 146 Phoenix 142 Dr. Prewitt 128 Quality Grocery 122 Quinn Pharmacy 131 Ray Butler Company 150 Raun McCreedy 142 Dr. Roberts 126 Rominger Insurance 142 Dr. Ryan 131 J. B. Sax Co. 133 Schaub’s Sausage Products 148 Schlunz Son Texaco 126 Page 118 Sears Roebuck Co. 120 Sherwin Williams Co. 148 Dr. Simplot 131 So. Side Savings Bank 130 Singer, Hastings, Irclan, M. D’s. 131 So. Ott. Medical Center 152 Sordcn’s 150 South Side Beauty Salon 123 Steven's Shoes 150 S W Cleaners 124 Vera Swanson ........................ 150 Swenson’s Pastry Shop 150 Union Bank Trust 143 Union Bus Depot 135 United Food Stores 122 Vaughn Chevrolet 152 Vera’s House of Beauty 123 T. L. Vineyard M. D. 152 Wallace’s Grocery i2’J Wapello Dairies, Inc. 152 Wardrobe Cleaners 124 Ward’s Pharmacy 121 Warner Feed Co. 149 Washington Cleaners _______________ 124 West End Drug 152 Wheeler Typewriter Exchange 149 Wm. N. Whitehouse, M. D. 149 Williams Dairy 149 Wormhoudt Lumber Co. 155 Y Corral 155 Y. W. C. A. 147 Young Delivery Storage 155 Y-Teens 149 Younkers 151 Walter A. Zlogar 149 PATR0N ZC OUR ADVERTISERS Page 119 Congratulations to the Class of '56 Soon You'll Bo Deciding Whore And What You Want To Buy It sounds simple enough, that little sentence above. But elsewhere on this globe of ours it isn't simple at all; isn't possible, in fact, in many lands. Here we are with merchandise made the way we at Sears thought it should be, offering goods we felt you might like to see. There you are, free to select from Sears or not, as you yourself decide. We hope it will merit your approval; that we will be favored with your business. But, in any event both you and we have cause to rejoice in the fact that you can buy wherever you wish in the traditional American way. Page 120 cSa jgac myaoMMteedmyoua wtiey Jaai 121 East Main Street Dial MUrray 2-4511 Ottumwa, Iowa The Home of Everyday WARDS PHARMACY Low Prices X A P Food Stores Second and Court PRESCRIPTION SERVICE 509 E. Main St. FOUNTAIN SERVICE Where there’s Coke... C G 0 R N A G D R U A A T T U E L S A T 1 O N S Oliver's Grocery DON GALLAGHER GROCERIES—MEATS VEGETABLES FOOD MARKET When You Want The Best Main and Ash Streets Dial MUrray 2-4340 701 S. Madison Page 121 The BEST in Fine FOR BARGAINS—It's Always FOODS AT UNITED THE Food Markets Quality Grocery 329 W. Second St. Dial MUrray 4-6521 431 Church Street 532 N. Jefferson Ottumwa. Ia. Farmers Merchants Savings Bank Complete and Modern Banking Facilities Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 120 East Second Street CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WALLACE'S CLASS OF '56 TANCY GROCERIES AND MEATS DAIRY QUEEN Frozen Foods ★ Dial MUrray 2-5409 Two Locations Dial MUrray 2-5400 302 W. Second St. Ottumwa, Ia. 2103 N. Court St. Ottumwa, Iowa Albia Road across from the new Benner Ottumwa, Ia. Page 122 THE BEAUTY BOX Learn a profession and be secure for your future OTTUMWA Complete Beauty Service BEAUTY ACADEMY Expert Operators Air Conditioned for your Comfort Dial MUrray 2-3573 OTTUMWA BEAUTY ACADEMY Located in your City Dial MUrray 4-7320 Farmers Merchants Bank Bldg. 224 E. Second Street CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE 114 m) r o e CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 Hoerner Boxes, Inc. OTTUMWA. IOWA SOUTH SIDE THE BEAUTY SALON I. H. BRENNEMAN 329 Church Street INSURANCE SERVICE Cold Waving 204 E. Second St. Hair Styling Extends its Congratulations Helen Gaston — Owner Oper. To the ('lass of 1956 Page 123 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 EAST END CLEANERS “We’re Not Satisfied if You’re Not” 1423 E. Main St. MUrray 4-4768 S W CLEANERS 829 Church St. We Deliver JOLLY CLEANERS TOPS IN DRY CLEANING 110-112 North Market Phone MU 2-2662 L. H. Holmes W. R. Tozes Compliments of IOWA SOUTHERN UTILITIES CO. OTTUMWA. IOWA Wardrobe Cleaners Your Sanitone Cleaners Federal Bake Shop 101 B. Main MUrray 2-9759 Dial MUrray 2-5449 102 S. Green St. Wedding Cakes Kosher, Rye, and Health Breads Our Specialty Page 124 City Cab DIAL MUrray 4-4664 2-WAY RADIO DISPATCHED Prompt, Dependable Service Courteous, Dependable Drivers 206 E. Second Kenton Kinney, Owner Congratulations Class 56 DICKEY Ford Sales Inc. Lincoln Mercury Inc. OTTUMWA, IOWA YOUR FORD. LINCOLN. MERCURY DEALER CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FULTON'S SEED STORE Dependable Seeds and Nursery Stock CLARK'S TEXACO NORTH COURT ROAD ALL TEXACO PRODUCTS FIRESTONE TIRES Page 125 BEGGS BROWN MAGNETO SPEEDOMETER AND ELECTRIC Electronic Service 515 Church St. Starter. Generator. Magneto and Regular Service Batteries and Accessories Dial MUrray 2-3584 Your ZENITH Dealer Dial MUrray 2-1329 Cor. Sheridan Ave. and Church St. Radio and TV is our Business COMPLIMENTS Morrell-Brown Olds Co. 206 Church Street Phone MUrray 2-4517 HONEST ACHIEVEMENT IS ALWAYS ADMIRED All TEXACO Service Stations SCHLUNZ SON Pago 12G Dr. R. C. Bibb D. O. Bovenmyer, M. D. Dentist W. C. Wolfe, M. D. Disease of Eye, Ear, 308 Hofmann Bldg. Nose and Throat Dial MUrray 4-7331 Hofmann Bldg. Dr. Roberts Loran E. Coppoc, M. D. SURGERY PEDIATRICIAN 506 Hofmann Bldg. Jefferson Square Medical Center Dial MUrray 4-8782 Stephan Fox, M. D. Edw. B. Hoeven, M. D. ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY SURGERY AND GYNECOLOGY Medical Arts Building 118 West 3rd Street 407 Hofmann Bldg. Ottumwa, Iowa Dial MUrray 2-0516 Dial MUrray 4-5330 Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Dr. C. J. Hinson Optometrist Dr. Sam J. Bookin Dr. Norman S. Bookin 108 S. Court St. Ottumwa, Iowa OPTOMETRISTS Dial MUrray 4-7421 221 East Main St. Page 127 E. V. Houlihan, D. D. S. L. H. Prewitt, M. D. DENTIST Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat ALLERGY SPECIALIST 603 Hofmann Bldg. 207 E. Second St. Dial MUrray 2-0336 Dial MUrray 4-8062 Sidney Brody, M. D. AND DOCTORS Howell, Blome, Lister Richard Saskill, M. D. Wormhoudt PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS General Surgery 2284 E. Main Street and Counsultation Dial MUrray 4-4621 401 Hofmann Bldg. R. O. Hughes, M. D. PEDIATRICIAN Ivan Lemley, D. D. S. Birth to 15 years 105 N. Market Medical Arts Building Dial MUrray 4-6614 Dial MUrray 4-6064 Drs. Loerke Loerke Dr. J. E. McDermott Osteopathic Physicians ORTHODONTIST Dial MUrray 4-5150 115 N. Marion Dial MUrray 4-8242 407 Hofmann Building Ottumwa, Iowa Page 128 FAMOUS FOR FINE DIAMONDS FOR 42 YEARS BOOKIN JEWELRY CO. 113 East Main Street BULOVA—GRUEN—ELGIN—HAMILTON—WATCHES To the Class of '56 CONGRATULATIONS ARNOLD’S 109 South Market Ottumwa’s Oldest Reliable Jewelers Since 1904 KUENKEL’S Diamonds Fine Jewelry—Watches Dial MUrray 2-5221 517 Church St. Ottumwa, Iowa BAKER’S BALLINGALL HOTEL PIANOS, 130 Rooms Ottumwa's Only Fire-Safe Hotel PHONOGRAPHS AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM and RECORDS Air Conditioned Sleeping Rooms Dial MUrray 4-4637 O. A. CLARK, MGR. PATRONIZE OUR ADUERTISERS Pag® 129 Gustaveson Insurance Agency 304 East Main Street BALLINGALL HOTEL BUILDING OTTUMWA, IOWA Phone MU 2-4991 L. C. Gustaveson Home Phone MU 4-0969 E. F. Olson Home Phone MU 4-4861 D. L. Gustaveson Home Phone MU 4-6269 BAILEY TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE HEADQUARTERS FOR OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIFTS, GREETING CARDS. STATIONERY ALL MAKES TYPEWRITERS and ADDING MACHINES Remington. Smith-Corona, Underwood, Royal portables Expert Repair Service Rentals 123 East Second St. Dial MUrray 4-6031 BEST WISHES—CLASS OF '56 Family Shoe Store A. L. Yarowsky, Owner SHOES. HOSIERY AND BAGS Dial MUrray 2-0112 220 E. Main St. Ottdmwa, Iowa Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 BAIRD CO. 118 North Market Street Ottumwa, Iowa Page .130 LENTNER CYCLE CO. Harley Davidson Motorcycles 410 Richmond Avc. Ottumwa. Iowa CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 Bart’s 224 E. Main St. QUINN PHARMACY Free Delivery Safety. Service and Integrity Telephone MU 4-5497 837 Church Ottumwa. Iowa A. K. MURPHY, D. D. S. Room 505 Hofmann Bldg. Dial MUrray 2-1067 Drs. Bickford and Richards J. P. RYAN, D. D. S. DENTIST DENTISTS Union Bank Bldg. 118 West 3rd St. Dial MU 4-4889 Telephone MUrray 4-8692 GOOD LUCK AND GOD-SPEED FROM Brody’s Store for Men Store for Women DR. A. R. SIMPLOT DENTIST 107 S. Court St. Dial MUrray 2-1473 S. F. SINGER. M. D. R. A. HASTINGS. M. D. W. W. IRELAND. M. D. X-Ray and Radium 606 Hofmann Bid . Dial MUrray 2-1318 Pape 131 C. E. Cross Co. DRESSES — SUITS — COATS INGLES VARIETY 201 E. Second Street WOMEN — MISSES — GIRLS 111 East Main Street TOPS IN TOYS AND NOVELTIES McCaughey Insurance Agency 112 E. Second St. Ottumwa. Iowa Dial MUrray 2-3489 Home of the Real McCoys” The Mens Shop lFer us on Kirkland 1 Ottumwa's Smart Store for Men 209 East Main Street Dial MUrray 2-5319 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 TWO FRIENDLY STORES TO SERVE YOU 132 East Main Street 120 East Main Street CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '56 PANGBORN’S Dial MUrray 2-5491 827 E. Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa RESOLVED—To Drive more Safely than Mother and Dad Pedrick and Thorne Hardware Pedrick Thorne Wife Saving Shop 420 Church Street Page 132 When You Buy At CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PENNEY’S CLASS OF 56 It’s Right— People’s Store IN QUALITY IN STYLE IN PRICE (LdDOflDS® j hx cA s icyx Headquarters for Sportswear, Date Dresses, Formats and Skippies by Formfit CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 O'HARA HARDWARE — APPLIANCE Dial MUrray 2-4528 218 S. Market St. LA FOKGUE BROS. LUGGAGE - BRIEF CASES BILL-FOLDS and LEATHER NOTE BOOKS Dial MUrray 2-4485 112 W. Second St. Ottumwa, Iowa j Page 133 CONGRATULATIONS! Across from J. B. Sax—205 East Main CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 C 6L AC ftI North Court Road MINIATURE GOLF 1 HERMAN'S CAFE GOOD FOOD AT POPULAR PRICES 321 E. Main St. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Class of 1956 McElroy Reed Insurance — Real Estate 126 E. Main Above Grants Jones, White and Johnson CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 Attorneys at Law Kranz Flowers Union B nk and Trust Bldg. Service and Quality Since 1893 Ottumwa- Iowa Phone 2-5487 Page 134 Congratulations HAWKEYE Union Bus Depot LUMBER CO. BUILDING MATERIALS Charters Everywhere Dial MUrray 4-6757 647 W. Second St. 321 East Second Ottumwa, Iowa Best Wishes and Congratulations Ken” Hamilton Hall-Ekfelt Furniture Co. TAILOR SHOP Lane Cedar Chests $49.95 $1.00 Weekly Complete Home Furnishing 2264 East Main Street 112-114-116 118 W. Main Street Over Bart's Shoe Store A. L. BLOME, M. D. Wm. C. Brunk F. W. MORGAN, M. D. INSURANCE AGENCY OBSTETRICS Dial MUrray 4-6511 Jefferson Square Medical Center 127 E. 2nd St. Ottumwa, Iowa Dial MUrray 2-5465 For Your Photographic Needs Flowers The by Camera Shop diunetta Ottumwa's Only Exclusive PHOTO SUPPLY STORE In South Ottumwa Dial MUrray 2-6672 Page 133 COMPLIMENTS OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Tf J 0 CLASS OF '56 CASEY'S Cf Traber Co SHOE REPAIR 220 South Market Dial MUrray 4-6526 First Door South of O’Hara 138-140 Church St. Ottumwa, la. Hardware FRIDAY S INC. PARTS, ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT. SUPPLIES CHIDESTER'S Phone MUrray 4-5491 BICYCLES—RECORDS RADIOS—HOME APPLIANCES 115-121 S. Washington St. TELEVISION Ottumwa, Iowa Division of Barron Motor Supply 233 S. Market St. Since 1900 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS of 1956 COX BROTHERS CRITCHLOW COAL INTERIOR DECORATORS COMPANY UPHOLSTERY—DRAPERIES 215 South Benton Furniture Made to Order Dial MUrray 4-5846 Paints Wallpaper When your bin gets low CALL CRITCHLOW 1434 W. Second MUrray 2-4721 Lagomarcino-Grupe COMPLIMENTS OF Company Sigel's Economy 126-132 W. Main Street Furniture Wholesalers of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Town Club Canned Foods 316 E. Main and Birds Eye Frozen Food Ottumwa, Iowa Serving Ottumwa and surrounding territory for over 80 years Page 136 CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF '56 Ottumwa Brick And Tite Co, Brick Plant Road CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '56 and a Thanks, well done to the instructors who have so ably helped you on your way Hill’s Rexall Drug Southeastern Iowa's Most Modern Drug Store on Ottumwa's Busiest Corner YOU GET- QUALITY— ECONOMY- COURTESY —AT— HOFMANN DRUG DIAL MUrray 2-5425 'David Jcuj JAYFUNERAL HOME 220 N. Court St. Dial MUrray 2-0639 An Institution for Community Service Page 137 CONGRATULATIONS! Here are 80 wishes for a bright and prosperous future—from all your friends and neighbors at Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company. WWAILUKOIS Gas and Electric Co. Congratulations to the Class of 1956 T. J. MADDEN CO. Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 Mitchell-Foster Hotels Co. Jefferson Square CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1956! For Every Sport, We Have The Proper Equipment AT THE RIGHT PRICE It Pays to Play Olson Sporting Goods Dial MUrray 2-3858 112 N. Court Street Page 138 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1956 BEST WISHES FROM Dial MUrray 2-2932 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 011 u m w a Elks We Sell Orient Coal Iowa and East Kentucky —Coal is the safest fuel— Madison Avenue Coal Co. 110 S. Madison MUrray 4-7837 MARTIN Machine Electric Co. New, Rebuilt and Service Motors Motor Repairing Rewinding Commercial Industrial Maintenance Repair 1320 Main St. 638 E. Main S.t Ph. 420 Ph. MUrray 2-3274 Keokuk, la. Ottumwa, la. Page 139 Akerman CONGRATULATIONS Auto Company CLASS OF 1956 CHRYSLER—PLYMOUTH Ottumwa’s Best Used Cars M. M. Refrigeration 209-213 West Main Street L. O. Moffet, Owner Ottumwa, Iowa Dial MUrray 4-5444 Ottumwa. Iowa Success! Save Today for Future Security Make a Habit of Saving Part of What You Earn FIDELITY SAVINGS BANK YOUR FRIENDLY WHITE BANK ON THE CORNER CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member of Federal Reserves System Nash - Finch Co. Drs. Denefe and Denefe Wholesale Distribution DENTISTS DUR FAMILY— GOLDEN VALLEY fates Bldg. 611 Church St. FOOD PRODUCTS Page 140 Nicoson PAINT WALLPAPER COMPANY PAINT—WALLPAPER 207 E. Main St. Ottumwa, Iowa Dial MUrray 2-1615 Niemeyer Bros., Inc. YOUR PAPER MERCHANT SINCE 1900 Ottumwa. Iowa CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '56 JOHN DEERE OTTUMWA WORKS OTTUMWA, IOWA I. L. NORTHUP AUTOMATIC HEATING COAL—OIL—GAS Sheet Metal Work 211 E. Fourth PATTERSON MONUMENT CO. 801 Church St. Dial MUrray 2-3176 Page 141 Peoples Finance Co. Automobile—Furniture Signature Salary and Personal Loans Dial MU 4-5477 337 East Main St. “When a fellow wants a friend” Phoenix Insurance Agency GENERAL INSURANCE W. R. Wellman JOHNSON'S FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE 408 Church Street Dial MUrray 4-5423 Congratulations and Bost Wishes To the Class of '56 Raun and McCreedy ANIMAL HOSPITAL ROMINGER INS.. AGENCY R. W. Howard D. E. Howard RELIABLE INSURANCE DEPENDABLE SERVICE 110 W. 2nd St. Dial MUrray 4-6575 Page 142 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1956! UNION BANK AND TRUST CO. Serving Southern Iowa for Eighty-Four Years MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Page 143 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 CENTRAL PARK Service Station SINCLAIR PRODUCTS Court and Third Dial MUrray 2-9181 That YOU May Live and Grow In A Better City is: THE CHAMBER of COMMERCE 6dd cTh-£ loniAt CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1956 HAW HARDWARE CO. Dial MUrray 2-4585 117 S. Green St. Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 Ideal Ready Mix Co. 613 Church St. Ottumwa, Iowa Fred King Jim Adams KING ADAMS Grocery Fruits, Vegetables and Fresh Meats Dial MUrray 2-6380 2105 E. Main St. Ottumwa High School's Choice! Lawrence Nelson, M. D. c ° c Physician and Surgeon Jefferson Square Medical Center S' Dial MUrray 4-7781 of Course!! Page 144 Pape 145 Popular Music News on the '55 1480 KC On Every Radio Sponsored For Underprivileged Children FORD Branded Ball Gum On behalf of those who will benefit from our welfare program, we ac- knowledge with thanks your assist- ance and civic spirit in permitting placement of one or more of our gum machines in your place of business. A. W. HAWBAKER 246 So. Walnut Dial MU 2-3258 FUHS DR. PEPPER BOTTLING WORKS Page 146 COMPLIMENTS OF SAMUEL O. ERHARDT COUNTY ATTORNEY Ottumwa, Iowa IDRIS S. LODWICK Osteopathic Physician Grant Bldg. Dial MUrray 4-6889 The Members OSCAR A. MILLER of the Ottumwa YWCA INSURANCE Fire — Auto Congratulate the Seniors UNION BANK BUILDING This Association is here Dial MU 2-0325 Ottumwa, la. to serve you LAUNDROMAT SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY It's Fun to do Your Laundry | ltp at the Laundromat We Give S H Green Stamps Dial MUrray 2-4216 229 W. Second St. Ottumwa, Iowa OTTUMWA LOCKER OTTUMWA TENT SERVICE and AWNING CO. 729 Church Street OTTUMWA RUG CLEANERS Dial MUrray 4-6053 Dial MUrray 2-2257 Retail and Wholesale Meats and 635 W. Second St. Fish Ottumwa, Iowa Page 147 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '56 PEOPLE'S STORE Friendliest Store in Iowa” PELLA ROLSCREEN CO. P Casement Windows E L Multi-Purpose Windows L A Wood Foldinq Doors 2227 N. Court Phone 4-5284 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 KBIZ 1240 ON YOUR DIAL 12 YEARS OLD AND STILL GROWING WITH KT VO CHANNEL 3 CONGRATULATIONS TO the Class of '56 SCHAUB'S QUALITY SAUSAGE PRODUCTS Phone MUrray 2-1297 PAINTS WALLPAPER Kem-Tone Kem-Glo Super Kem-Tone Artist Materials THE Sherwin - Williams Co. 317 E. Main St. Phone MUrray 4-7545 Page 148 Compliments of G. E. WARNER PRODUCE AND FEED Cor. of Church and Moore Sts. Dial MUrray 2-0010 Ottumwa, Iowa ROYAL TYPEWRITERS—A. B. DICK DUPLICATORS VICTOR ADDING MACHINES SALES—SERVICE—RENTALS—SUPPLIES “For All Makes Wheeler Typewriter Exchange 105 N. Market St. Ottumwa, Iowa Dial MUrray 2-1880 Wm. N. Whitehouse M. D. Physician and Surgeon 507 Hofmann Bldg. Dial MUrray 4-4153 WILLIAMS DAIRY COMPANY Pasteurized Dairy Products Ice Cream Phone MU 2-7385 Phone MU 2-9847 Phone MU 4-8674 706 Richmond Ave. 232 E. Second St. 129 S. Cherry St. ALL ABOARD Walter A. Zlogar, Inc. GO General Contractors WITH THE Y-TEENS McNett Bldg., 2nd Floor of Ottumwa Ottumwa, Iowa Page 149 RAY BUTLER. INC. FURNITURE—APPLIANCES—TELEVISION Fine Merchandise at Reasonable Prices Free Parking Liberal Terms 335 Church St. Dial MUrray 4-5427 You Furnish the Girl—Let Us Furnish the Home Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1956 CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF '56 A SHOE! foi£i)ei'ij7oot Sorden Music Co. E-MA1N ST OTTUMWA. IOWA Beauty is an Ecstasy, not a Need” VERA SWANSON HAIR STYLING CONGRATULATIONS FROM Swenson's Pastry 108 S. Green MUrray 2-5772 Shop Free Parking “Just a Little Better Ottumwa, Iowa Ottumwa, Iowa COMPLIMENTS OF South Ottumwa Savings Bank “A Friendly Bank Page 150 Page 151 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE T. L. VINEYARD, M. D. GRADUATING CLASS Disease of the OF 1956 Colon and Rectum Vaughn Chevrolet Hofmann Bldg. South Ottumwa Medical Center WILLIAM D. MAIXNER. M. D. philip d. McIntosh, m. d. R. D. DALAGER, M. D. Yates Building 611 Church St. Wapello Dairies, Inc. REACH FOR THE POLKA DOT CARTON Finest In Dairy Products 315 Church Street Phone MUrray 2-3491 COMPLIMENTS OF West End Drug Ottumwa Mercantile McLean and Second Company Congratulates the 302 West Main Class of 1956 Page 152 Success to the Class of ’56 They Have Earned the Best! For the eighty-first time it is our pleasure to extend congratulations to the Graduates of Ottumwa High School........................... BREAD LOWENBERG BAKERY, Inc. An Ottumwa Institution Since 1875 Page 153 Ca ncjnat ui at la nA and die t TA l k to the GRADUATES OF 1956 As you step out into the world with your high school training completed, some of you will go on to college, others into service, some to jobs, and others to become homemakers. . . .we wish you well, and may you always be a great credit to your family, your class, and yourself. Ottumwa Daily Courier — Ottumwa, Iowa — Page 151 THE Y CORRAL Y. M. C. A. Y. W. C. A. CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF '56 ATLAS TIRES—BATTERIES AAA SERVICE HARNESS STANDARD SERVICE Dial MUrray 2-9117 Main and Jefferson COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF '56 Wormhoudt Lumber Co. 176 North Willard OTTUMWA'S BUILDING HEADQUARTERS Since 1892 COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 YOUNG DELIVERY and STORAGE Co. Moving — Storage 212 - 214 Commercial Street PATRONIZE OUR ADUERTISERS Page 155 ake no little plans “Make no little plans: they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably in them- selves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever-growing intensity. Remember that our sons and grandsons are going to do things that would stagger us. Let your watchword be order and your beacon beauty.” —Daniel Burnham, Architect of the Chicago Plan, 1909 ★ ★ k ★ . . .such is our friendly counsel to the Class of 1956 John Morrell S2 Co. Your Neighbor in Ottumwa Page 156 (But 'To Tke Tacuit ancC Student (Body o| O. M. S. PRINTERS OF THE 1956 ARGUS ANNUAL k ‘UJeb4a)c ± PRINTERS and OFFICE OUTFITTERS Phone MUrray 2-6469 107 W. Second Page 157 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS Page 160 'fi i J , ,,_ svrtwy fl V £ V j2 O. 4j f t y [ AT W r� Ti °, v Jr ■ - . 9' sX . cv! . XV -� r -o yjkM 3 o- X m X P 4 - cOu (bi£kJl � . „ - r: v -■mSL 'fS r ‘ W -is:' K vpy vf0 a v -kX, -r jS3x y � - ZX.h yv r d T