Red Oak High School - Pep Yearbook (Red Oak, IA)

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Primed for the days activities. Laughing all the way to the bank? . . Mr. Eugene Hamilton Even before students have enter ed biology class, they become aware that the figure moving about the halls wearinga frock coat, will some day be their biology teacher. He is, of course, Mr.Hamilton, who came to us as football and basketball coach in 1944, He served as assistant coach from 1946-1948, in addition to being P.E. instructor. In 1948, Mr. Hamilton resigned to take a position as salesman. Though successful in this field, teaching proved to be too much of a lure to him and he returned to us in 1953. He taught general science and bookkeeping. At present biology takes up all of his time, In his spare moments, he co-sponsors the Junior Class. We find him the central figure in the concession booth at every home football game. His is a rigorous and demanding job. It takes hours of planning, scheming, and prod- ding to secure funds for an elaborate Junior-Senior each year. Mr. Hamilton has escorted future biologists and geologists on three biology trips, which have taken them to Yellowstone Park, the Gr and Tetons, and the Grand Canyon. He is a graduate of Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, from which he holds a Bachelor of Science degree. He has done graduate work at Iowa State University on a science scholariship granted him two years ago. Mr. Hamilton is a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Red Oak. Perlinaiinn And just about the time EUGENE HAMILTON

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FFWTP? if Q Elf 1 1 im 'E gpijllh ROBERT M, TORRENCE Bnrliwiinn The hum of the lathes and the sawdust laden air are part of the familiar atmosphere in which we find Mr . Torrence directing young minds and hands in the construction of chair s, tables, bookcases, footstools, and what-have-you ---these to be proudly presented to Mom for Christmas. Not only do we find Mr. Torrence's efficiency in the teaching of industrial arts but it comes into play in the summer when he works in the capacity of building and ground supervisor. It is then that he directs the face-lifting of classrooms for fall classes. What does he do in his spar e- time? Having previously been coach, he is called upon to referee out-of-town football and basketball games. For a num- ber of years he coached and sponsored the high school golf team. Mr, Torrence came to Red Oak in 1942 as P.E. instructor. He taught math fr om 1943-1946, when industrial arts was added to his teaching chores. Mechanical drawing entered the picture at a later date and occupied part of his time until 1960. He is a graduate of Iowa State Teacher's College and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from that institution. He is a member of Bethlehem Luth- eran Church of Red Oak. We are pleased to dedicate the 1965 PEP to Mr. Torrenceandto. Let's get it over with, The complete golfer ....and watch your fingers.

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ifiintly How long is a half-century .... from high-button shoes, model-TFords, one-room schools, grapho- phones, muddy dirt streets to Dior creations, streamlined limousines, jet planes, super highways, TV, and the Space Age. A half-century ago, the first Pep was edited within the walls of the present Junior High School. The building had been an elegant structure in its day--erected in 1898 at a cost of 317, 000, it covered an area of 75 feet by 78 feet. But with progress comes inevitable changes. As the city of Red Oak expanded and the population grew, the enrollment increased. The high school building with its bulging walls relinquished its status to the present high school. Now its walls are feeling the strain of a greater enrollment as a result of re- r organization. We trust that soon a sparkling new structure will set the stage for an exciting half- century in the offing. The history of the Pep parallels 50 years of change and progress in our high school and the sur- rounding community. PAGES FROM THE 1915 PEP . Old High School Built at a Cost of S17, OOO, Present Building Cost, 35115, 000. W -..,..... 4 First Girls' Physical Training Class The Manual Training Class Numbered 39.