Rock Valley High School - Rock Yearbook (Rock Valley, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1956 volume:

The Rock MEMORIES OF OUR DAYS IN THE ROCK VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL 956 1 PUBLISHED BY THE AIIULL STAFF DEDICATIDN with sincere appreciation for all the help he has given us in our last two years of high school, we the senior class of Rock Valley High School dedicate our annual to someone who has contributed much to make our high school days more pleasant We'd like to show our appreciation by dedicating the 1956 Rock to Mr Duane Jongerius 2 lst and 2nd and ADMINISTRATIU lid D esident, E R Haas, Rozeboom, secretar John Kragt, Ted Bauman, Don Klein, and John Kersbergen L to R Di k Roelofs, saperintendent, Cornie GRADIL TEACHERS 'U 'N Row L. to R. Miss Krahling, Mrs. Kosters, Miss Van Oort, Mrs Row Mrs . Faber. Miss Witt, Miss Brouwer, Miss Vermeer, Mrs. Hoekstra . Timmer. 3 Y A , 2 1 s . . ' : nr e,- ' '. '. '?x . N e 'mbsf f ' 1 v' . , 1 . ,.' f, R ,,:.. . . n 4, Y -. 4 I ,, - xl ' 'fy-I w - '- A .-. . 0 Q v A L 0 0 . . y - 9 I Y 1 ff , : I: - 1 Q , ' V 1 , A ' 4 ,, ' ,, 'e ,, ' ' f ' I - 1 '- -, v N - I V , x , , HIGH SCHO0L As students at Rock Valley High School, we are privileged to have teachers who are not only interested in our academic learning but also in our personal life Our teachers do more than just teach Many of them are class and activity advisors We as students wish to sincerely thank our teachers for the efforst they are con stantly putting forth to help prepare us for whatever vocation we choose MR LIABOE Principal, Physics Science, and Math MR JONGERIUS Commercial e e 0 , . 0 . I 0 0 FACULTY MR HARMON Coach, Shop, History and American Government WR KAUFMAN Biology, History, girls coach, and Track coach MR THOMPSON Instrumental and Vocal Music MRS ROORDA Home Economics JAN ITORS BUS DRIVERS N lui.. L to R Mr John Kramer, Mr Tom Rice L to R Mr John Vanden Bosch, Mr Gilbert Vanden Top, and Mr James Schelhaa COOKS L. to R. Mrs. Marie Richter, Mrs. Gys Kypper, and Mrs. Margaret Gasper. 6 'h 1 M I , .M .Q 2'1 'K y , N . X I u 'Q F21 R Q N f f . I ,N I I O 0 9 0 O O O . s. p ? f15'1 'i ANNUAL STAFF Editor in Chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Sports Editor Picture Editors Art Editor Music Editor Recorder Class Editor Society Editor Typists N fxf QS' 4' - Marlene Van Beek Mardel Miller David Klein Jim Schelhaas Marjorie Bonthuis Don Doorn Wilmina Driesen Karen Moore Mary Kramer Dick Van Holland LaVonne Kooima Dickie Mulder Jim Vugteveen Nita Hauser Delores Van Duyn by STUDENT COUNCIL L to R Mr Liaboe, sponsor, Bill Schemmer, Cornie Vonk, vice president Bill Van Eldik, Patsy Postm secretary Sharon Hellwig, LaVonne Kooima, and Jim Schelhaas, president NEWSTAFF X. Standing L. to R. Bob Roelofs, Dick Van Holland, Marie Koenen, Carol Ranschau, Grace Bliek, and Ruth Gayer. 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JOHN DE RUYTER nL1ttle said but much accom plishedn des cribes John If you're lookin for him, Just go down to the manual training room and you're sure to f nd him there MARJORIE BONTHUIS Margefs pleas- ing personality awarded her with being cho- sen as our first Homecom- ing Queen. Marge has been active in bas- ketball, chorus and band. She was chosen as picture editor for nThe Rock.n DONALD DOORN 'De pe nd ab le Don would be a good nickname for him when ever a helping hand is needed, Don is always willing to help His love is his '56 convertible MARLENE GROENEWEG Besides having sparkler on her left hand, Marlene has a sparkling smile and a friendly appearance MARY KRAMER A whiz on the ba sk et ba 1 l floor and a sharp shooter. Mary has as- sisted the Rockettes to a victorious sea- son. Her will- ingness to help on The Rock' ls appreciated. is LAVCNNE KOOIMA Fu 1 f l e and laughter, Lavonne has helped make our high school year enjoyable Her voice has been an asset to the chorus as has been her ability to play the drums band HENRY HEWITT Henry has great interests commercial sub jects spends much of his time on his job before and after school hours G, G' Q NITA HAUSEP Her witty re marks and bursts laughter belle her personality Nita has shown her ability in basketball by be ng the first team for three years DAVID KLEIN Handsomely dark with lots of spark. Dave was Pep Club President, Bus. Manager of the annual, and our class Treas. MARDEL MILLER nMusic hath charm and so hath the musi- ciann. Mardel, who has re- ceived awards for her ability to play a flute has proved this She was the assistant edi- tor of nThe Rockn and a member of the Royal Court at Homecoming. MARLENE VAN BEEK charming chuckle and an easy smile along with pleasing per sonality are features which describe Mar lene She worked hard as editor of 'The Rock ' MARY LLEN JAN .JRIEL A friendly Hin and an lnfec tious giggle wrapped in fun presents you with Mary allen She is a member of the chorus ilk A! -,,4 DICK MULDER Dick's ability 1 music portrayed band hoir, glee club, and clarinet solos Vast year he w n yping award and this year he was typist for the annual and news staff KAREN MOORE Karen's winning smile and charming per- sonality won her a place among the roy- alty of our first Homecom- ing. She is am- bitious in band and chorus and is music editor for the annual although her biggest inter- est is outside of school. JAMES SCHELHAAS A willing stu dent and a sin cere friend to all character ize Jim He 1 active in bas ketball, track, baseball, and band student council president DICK VAN HOLLAND Do you want someone reli- able? Call on Dick Besides be ng a l igent student, he lends is time to chorus and to typing for the Rocket Report JAMES VUGTEVEEN Besides being the president of the Senior Class, Jim was typist for the annual and played baritone band RICHARD VAN ZEE with a hearty laugh and g eam in is eye Rich takes things as they come very likeable and easy to get along with SENIOR CLASS FLOWER PINK CARNATION SENIOR CLASS MOTTO 'ONWARD AND UPWARD 13 DELORES VAN DUYN Delores is quiet, reserved and a friend to all She spends much time 1 the office t help Mr Haas of course o 1 ' 1 di - - H -- o h I 0 I ! 0 1 ' I x 1 a 1 :X 1 h 8 , Q. N3 dj ' . He is ' , he a , ' D in N I , . 0 . ,R 1 f 'N gf' f x E131 5 , v n SENIOR CLASS COLORS! DUSTY PINK AND SILVER JUNIORS mnnm by' lst Row L to R Robert Roelofs, Bill Vermulm, Bill Van Eldik, Harry Hauser, Jim Kersbergen, and George Berner 2nd Row Shirley Ranschau, Leona Den Boer, Bonnie Uthe, Adrianna Vanden Top, Audrey Schelhaas, and Marie Koenen 3rd Row Donna De Zeeuw, Suzanne Schimberg Mary Vermulm, Sandra Long, Corinne Roelofs, Beverly Vugteveen, and Hrs Roorda, sponsor hth Row Harlan Klein, Donald Dykstra, Donald Prieb, Barbara Gacke, Lorraine Geyer, and Lennyce Meerdink Sth Row B111 Timmer, Robert Moeller, Russell Calsbeek, Cornie Vonk, Lawrence Middle, and Jim Jacobsen CLASS OFFICERS L. to R. B111 Van Eldik, Student Council Representativeg Mary Vermulm, Trees.: Harlan Klein, Vice Pres.: Sandra Long, Secretaryg and Lennyce Heerdink, Pres. SOPHOMORES lst Row L to R Della Van Veldhuizen, Patsy Postma, Michael Schroeder, Arlyn Miller, Junior De Jager, and Jerry Kooiker 2nd Row Carol Ranschau, Barbara Cullinan, Esther Vonk, Gracie Van Kekerix, Shirley Van Sloten, Hester Driesen, and Mr Harmon, sponsor 3rd Row Mary Ann Cullinan, Grace Bliek, Ruth Gayer, Sandra Slater, Wilma Middle, and Sandra De Zeeuw hth Row Sharon Hellwig, Judy Haas, Mary Ann Richter, Helen Benson, David Bonthuis, Jim Kosters, and Robert Dykstra Sth Row David Wesselink, Roger Smith, Leland Gayer, Richard Dykstra, Charles Graves, Larry Ripperda, Joey Kragt, and Raymond Suitor Not Pictured, Joan De Vries CLASS OFFICERS L. to R. Sharon Hellwig, Student Council Representative, Barbara Cullinan, Treasg Shirley Van Sloten, Secreteryg Sandra De Zeeuw, Vice Pres.: and Richard Dykstra, Pres. F RESHMEN I' lst Row L to R Delores Vugteveen, LaVerle Miller, Rose Berner, Nancy Baatz, Agnes Green, and Karen Moeller 2nd Row L to R Bill Schem er, Bill Hamann, Alfred Driesen Kenneth Slater, Bert Groenweg, and Lloyd Van Duyn 3rd Row L to R Leslie Van Berkum, John Thayer, Darrel, Kessler Stanley Hewitt, Joe Van Holland, and Jim Van Driel hth Row L to R Karen Groenweg, Ruth Mulder, Helen Bogaard, Audrey Kooiker, Alice Vanden Top, Lois Vonk, Judy Ranschau, and Mr Jongerius, sponsor Sth Row L to R Marvin De Bruin, Earl Van Berkum, Fred Suter, Lyle Ver Mulm, Edward Dykstra, and Delbert Persoon Not Pictured Jeanette Van Dieren and Bob Van Driel CLASS OFFICERS L. to R. Jim Van Driel, Treasurer, Karen Groenweg, Secretary, Helen Bogaard, Vice President: Karen Moeller, President, and B111 Schemmer, Student Council Rep. l- X W., - 1 ip ' W in ff .2 Vt 3 r, U fx 6 jf X K fy: lf' V Q -5 1 M W I . 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W, gwmvlj, '1! , fl!!! fl' ,Ni f E, 1 W , ff: ' .Ll ,f A O I ,TA ' g W Wgigx' ' W a - I .hp ' I A ? air .MLA SMALL GROUPS Brass Sextet Jim Moore, Davld We Vries, French Horn Quartet Mary Ver Muelen Tom Dykstra Mike Schroeder, eland Gayer Marjorie Bonthuis, Mike Schroeder, and and Leroy Ver Mulm Karen Moore Clarinet Quartet Bob Trombone Quartet Kenneth Saxaphone Quartet Dolores Roelofs, Donna De Zeeuw, Klein, Corinne Roelofs, Vugteveen, Sandra De Zeeuw, Marlene Van Beek, and Leland Geyer, and Edward Lennyce Meerdink, and Rox Patsy Postma Dykstra anne Dykstra Mixed Clarinet Quartet Trumpet Trio' Sandra Helen Bogaard, Ruth Long, Jim Van Abbema, Mulder, Helen Benson, and Jim Kosters and Dickie Mulder. Instrumental Solositsz lst Row: Helen Bogaard, and Dolores Vugteveen. 2nd Row: Mardel Miller, Sharon Hell- wig, and Sandra Long. 3rd Row: Donna De Zeeuw, Marjor- ie Bonthuis, and Mike Schroeder. hth Row: David Bon- thuis, Dickie Mulder, Richard Dykstra, and Bob Roelofa. , If E, Q ,l Q g . J 5 Y I - L 2 , 1 1 y 4 - - , . S . . . . . . . , I . Q V Y Brass Sextet: Karen Moore, Corinne Drum Ensemble: Lavonne Kooima, Bob Roelofs, Jim Kosters, Sandra Long, Jim Vugteveen, and Jim Schelhaas. Dykstra, David Bonthuis, Don Dykstra, and Harry Hauser. Woodwind Quintet: Mardel Miller, Bob Roelofs, Mary Ann Richter, Marjorie Bon- thuis, and Richard Dykstra. Vocal Soloists: lst Row: Judy Haas, and Sandra De Zeeuw. 2nd Row: Corinne Roelofs, Bill Vermulm, and Helen Benson. Lpth Row: Cornie Vonk, Russell Calsbeek, and Harry Hauser. Double Quartet: L. to R. Harlan Klein, Quartet: Cornie Vonk, Don Dykstra, Bob Roelofs, Dick Van Holl- Leland Gayer, Don and, Mike Schroeder, Dickie Mulder, Dykstra, and Harlan Leland Gayer, and Cornie Vonk. Sextet: Mary Ann Richter, Helen Benson, Patsy Postma, Sandra De Zeeuw, Judy Haas, and Sharon Hellwig. Klein. Double Mixed Quartet L. to R. Dick Van Holland, Mary Ann Richter, Don Dykstra, Corinne Roelofs, Harlan Klein, Lavonne Kooima, Cornie Vonk, and Judy Haas. 1,1-A Na BOYS GLEE CLUB lst Row L. to R. Bill Shemmer, Harlan Klein, David Bonthuis Don Prieb, Bill Tim er, Joe Kragt, Jim Kosters, and Bob Roelofs. 2nd Row Earl Van Berkum, Leland Geyer, Roger Smith, David Klein, Harry Hauser, Jim Jacobsen, Bill Vermulm, Michael Schroeder, and Dick Van Holland. 3rd Row Fred Suter, Dickie Mulder, Edward Dykstra, Cornie Vonk, Richard Dykstra, Russell Calsbeek, Bill Van Eldik, Lawrence Middle, Donald Dykstra, and Mr. Thompson, director. Christmas Concert The Christmas Concert was held on December 20 at 8:00 P. M. The theme of the Christmas Concert was: nChr1stmas Songs of Many Lands.n The main attraction of the evening was a special number which the chorus sang. The name of it was The Journey to Bethlehem. The chorus and both glee clubs participated in the concert. 22 GIRLS GLEE CLUB lst Row L. to R. Esther Vonk, Barbara Cullinan, Audrey Schelhaas, Lennyce Meerdink, Marlene Van Beek, Donna De Zeeuw, LaVonne Kooima, Judy Ranschau, Ruth Mulder, and Sandra De Zeeuw. 2nd Row Mr. Thompson, Director, Karen Moore, Mardel Miller, Lois Vonk, Ruth.Gayer, Sandra Long, Helen Benson, Barbara Gacke, Lorraine Gayer, Helen Bogaard, Leona Den Boer, Judy Haas, and Patsy Postma. 3rd Row Grace Bliek, Karen Groeneweg, Wilma Middle, Corinne Roelofs, Audrey Kooiker, Mary Ann Richter, Mary Vermulm, Marjorie Bonthuis, Suzanne Schimberg, Alice Vanden Top, Sharon Hellwig, Adrianna Vanden Top, Mary Ellen Van Driel, and Delores Van Duyn. Pop Concert The Pop Concert was held on November 18, at 8:00 P. M. The high school band and chorus participated in the concert. The high spot of the evening was a song which the band played, 'The Whistler and His Dog. 23 MIXED CHORUS lst Row L. to R. Audrey Schelhaas, Esther Vonk, Bill Schemmer, Harlan Klein, Jim Kosters, David Bonthuis, Bill Vermulm, Bob Roelofs, Grace Bliek, Leona Den Boer, LaVonne Kooima, Donna De Zeeuw, and Judy Ranschau. 2nd Row Ruth Gayer, Wilma Middle, Karen Groeneweg, Helen Benson, Earl Van Berkum, Jim Jacobsen, Lawrence Middle, Mike Schroeder, Don Dykstra, Lorraine Gayer, Patsy Postma, Sharon Hellwig, Helen Bogaard, and Judy Haas. 3rd Row Lois Vonk, Mardel Miller, Karen Moore, Lennyce Meerdink, Audrey Kooiker, Roger Smith, David Klein, Bill Van Eldik, Harry Hauser, Sandra Long, Marlene Van Beek, Mary Van Driel, Ruth Mulder, Sandra De Zeeuw, and Delores Van Duyn. hth Row Corinne Roelofs, Mary Ann Richter, Marjorie Bonthuis Leland Gayer, Dickie Mulder, Don Prieb, Fred Suter, Edward Dykstra, Cornie Vonk, Russell Calsbeek, Richard Dykstra, Bill Timmer, Dick Van Holland, Mary Vermulm, Barbara Gacke, Adrianne Vanden Top, and Mr. Thompson, Director. Contests On May S, the Large Groups Music Contest was held at Lake Park. The boys' glee club, girls' glee club, and chorus received I ratings, and the band received a II rating. ' 211 'O ,Q ,pf 4. r '1'A Q5 i.gj,q!,-W... '5--, 2-, .x' ,S E152 BOYS BASKETBALL 0945 lst Row L. to R. Jim Schelhaas, Jim Jacobsen, Leland Gayer, Bill Timmer, Bill Vermulm, and Harlan Klein. 2nd Row Bill Van Eldik, Harry Hauser, Charles Graves, Russell Calsbeek, Cornie Vonk, Lawrence Middle, and Mr. Harmon, coach. SEASON RECORD We The We The ST Inwood E7 UO Orange City SE 66 Boyden 58 SS George 36 59 Maurice S3 53 Maurice M2 S3 Larchwood 52 67 Hull S8 S6 Alton SO 80 Ireton 33 M2 Sioux Center 60 77 Hawarden 81 80 Doon M7 Count Tournament S6 Orange City 65 M8 awar en 62 eo George 57 Sectional Tournament 86 Doon 62 eo Sfoux Center 6M M8 Rock Rapids M9 GIRLS BASKETBALL lst Row L. to R. Helen Benson, Nita Hauser, Betty Gerritsen, LSHUYCB Meefdinky Judy Haas, and Sandra De Zeeuw. 2nd Row. Sandra Slater, Mary Ann Richter, Mary Vermulm, Marjorie Bonthuis, Sandra Long, and Mr. Kaufman, coach. SEASON RECORD W6 The We The EB Akron 55 Rock Rapids SH 66 Inwood 3 7h Ireton 1 Ml 59 Ireton 33 Sectional Tournament Sh Doon SS 73 Hulf Western Sh 53 George no 81 Rock Rapids 73 86 Doon 72 65 Doon Sl 87 Akron M7 District Tournament M9 George 36 S7 Soldier S8 79 Inwood 65 SECOND TEAMS Kneeling, L to R Delores Vugteveen, LaVer1e Miller, Sandra De Zeeuw, Judy Haas, Ruth Mulder, and Beverly Vugteveen Standing, Helen Bogaard, Bonnie Uthe, Audrey Kooiker, Helen Benson, Karen Groeneweg, Sharon Hellwig, and Mr Kaufman, coach Kneeling, L to R David Bonthuis, Earl Van Berkum Marvin De Bruin, Mike Schroeder, Kenneth Slater, and John Thayer Standing, Raymond Suitor, Lyle Ver Mulm, Roger Smith Charles Graves, Leland Geyer, Joey Kragt, and Mr Har mon, coach 28 no 7 S K' S as d I eg 35 X33 UL 3l 2' i BASEBALL AND TRACK gn lst Row to R Jim Schelhaas, Bill Ver Mulm, Billy Timmer Jim Jacobsen, Russell Calsbeek, and Earl Van Berkum 3nd Row Mr Harmon, coach, Harlan Klein, Leland Geyer, Charles Graves, Bill Van Eldik, Harry Hauser, Michael Schroeder, Jim Kosters, and Marvin De Bruin 56 Nd' lQv..'?.+ lst Row L to R Jim Schelhaas, Raymond Suiter, Joey Kragt, George Berner, John De Ruyter, John Thayer, and Bill Hamann 2nd Row Jim Van Driel, Delbert Persoon, Jim Jacobsen, Earl Van Berkum, Michael Schroeder, and Robert Dykstra 3rd Row Leland Gayer, Richard Van Zee, Robert Moeller, Charles Graves, Richard Dykstra, Bill Van Eldik and Harry Hauser 9 2 lb i Kneeling Donna De Zeeuw and Audrey Schelhaas Standing Barbara Gacxe and Patsy Postma CHEERLEADERS AND PEP CLUB 3o Rock Valley Public High School held it's day was climaxed with the Coronation of the queen, and two basketball games that night Above Our Queen, Marjorie Bonthuis Wight The Coronation Below The Royal Court Homecoming O first annual Homecoming, November, 25th. The t E MW 4' if ,ez I xl S Q ' P . is we X 'K fs fax 5 ., . S?'t n 4 , X x'v .,s ,A Q ff? A 1, fi' fi'- Lf 'A Q birgf it AL- Ax 1. 51 'L A-, 4'--r..-e.. ----1....,,Q BANQUET The auditorium was decorated with hats and canes. The main attraction was the pond. The welcome was given by Jim Kersbergen, mas- ter of ceremoniesg Jim Vugteveen replied for the Seniors. The Senior Class History was read by Karen Moore. The Seniors will was read by Mary Kramer. - Cornie Vonk, and Russell Calsbeek sang solos, Lennyce Meerdink, and Suzanne Shimberg gave a monologue, the girls' quartet sang, and a teachers' quartet entertained. Mindy Rick Julie Alan Randolph Betty Nina Sue Chu k Miss Harker Miss Winslow Mr Gihney Miss Benson Evelyn Cole Lanny Marty Redmond Norma Janeway Sgt Madrigan JUNIOR CLASS PLAY PHANTOM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL Cast I Lennyce Meerdink Robert Sandra Robert Harlan Bonnie Roelofs Long Moeller Klein Uthe Barbara Gacke Audrey Schelhaas William Vermulm Marie Koenen Mary Vermulm Lawrence Middle Suzanne Schimberg Shirley Ranschau George Berner Bill Timmer Beve ly Vugteveen Harry Hauser Cast II Corinne Roelofs Bill Van Eldik Donna De Zeeuw Don Dykstra Jim Kersbergen Bonnie Uthe Barbara Gacke Claudette De Raad Cornie Vonk Marie Koenen Lorraine Gayer Don Prieb Leona Den Boer Shirley Ranschau Geo ge Berner Russell Calsbee Beverly Vugteveen James Jacobsen 3h A O- . I A 0 'rl - ' f 'I 'n 4. O L ,NYJ 7 -V - SENIOR CLASS PLAY FATHER KNOWS BEST Jim Anderson Margaret Anderson Betty Kathy Bud Janie Ramona Patty Repair Man Ralph Mr Brinkwcrth Officer Johnson Bud's riend Mrs dembley Mrs Jones Mrs Joolsey Perkins Cast Dickie Mulder Marjorie Bonthuis Mardel Miller Karen Moore David Klein Lavonne Kooima Mary Krame Dolores Van Duyn Donald Doo n James Schelhaas Dick Van Holland John De Ruyter James Vugteveen Nita Hauser Marlene Groeneweg Marlene Van Beex Betty PARTIES THE CHRISTMAS PARTY, held December 22, consisted of class skits, and the exchange of gifts Lunch was provided by the teachers THE HALLOWEEN PARTY, was held October 31, in the approoriately decorated gym The students wore hard times costumes Prizes for costumes were awarded to Lavonne Kooima, and Jim Kersbergen THE VALENTINE PARTY, sponsored by the P T A , February 10, con sisted of an evening of square dancing FRESHMEN INITIATION, was held September 9 The majority of the Freshmen, of course, didn't tell the truth' and ended up paying the consequences AWARDS Boys' State Representative Bob Roelofs Good Citizenship Award Marjorie Bonthuis Womens' Club Character Award Jim Schelhaas MUSIC Music awards are given to a student who has been in a contest chorus, glee club or band for three years, or who has participated in an ensemble or sung or played a solo at a contest The following students met those requirements VOCAL Marjorie Bonthuis, Lavonne Kooima, Mardel Miller, Dickie Mulder, Karen Moore, Marlene Van Beek, Dick Van Holland, Donna De Zeeuw, Sandra Long, Lennyce Meerdink, Corinne Roelofs, Don Dykstra, Bob Roelofs, Bill Timmer, James Jacobsen Cornie Vonk, Bill Vermulm, Lawrence Middle, Harry Hauser, Harlan Klein, Russell Calsbeek, Audrey Schelhaas, Mary Vermulm, Bill Van Eldik, Barbara Gacke, Helen Benson, Judy Haas, Sandra De Zeeuw, Sharon Hellwig, Patsy Postma, Mary Ann Richter, Mike Schroeder, and Leland Gayer INSTRUMENTAL Marjorie Bonthuis, Lavonne Kooima, Mardel Miller, Dickie Mulder Karen Moore, Marlene Van Beek, Jim Vugteveen, Jim Schelhaas, Donna De Zeeuw Sandra Long, Lennyce Meerdink, Corinne Roelofs, Don Dykstra, Bob Roelofs, Helen Benson, Judy Haas, Sandra De Zeeuw, Sharon Hellwig, Patsy Postma, Mary Ann Richter, Jim Kosters, Mike Schroeder, Leland Gayer, Richard Dykstra, David Bon thuis, Edward Dykstra, Dolores Vugteveen, Helen Bogaard, and Ruth Mulder ATHLETICS The requirements for basketball awards are that the students must have par ticipated in as many halves as there were regularly scheduled games The following boys met those requirements Jim Schelhaas, Harry Hauser, Bill Van Eldik, Russell Calsbeek, Lawrence Middle, Jim Jacobsen, Bill Timmer, and Cornie Vonk The following girls received awards Marjorie Bonthuis, Betty Gerritsen, Mary Ann Richter, Nita Hauser, Mary Kramer, Judy Haas, Mary Vermulm, Sandra Long Sandra De Zeeuw, Lennyce Meerdink, Sandra Slater, and Helen Benson Baseball awards are given to boys who play in half as many games as reg Harry Hauser, Bill Van Eldik, Russell Calsbeek, Jim Jacobsen, Bill Timmer, Harlan Klein, Mike Schroeder, Charles Graves, Earl Van Berkum, and Pat Barry The requirements for track awards are that a student must have participated in track for two years and entered in one track meet, or placed in an event in their first year The following boys met those requirements Jim Schelhaas, Lawrence Middle, Bill Vermulm, Robert Moeller, and Joey Kragt Cheerleader Awards Audrey Schelhaas, Barbara Gacke, Donne De Zeeuw, and Patsy Postma COMM RCIAL Typewriting awards are given to those students who type 50 60, and 70 net words per minute, for a specified period of time The following students quali fied for awards Harry Hauser, and Bob Roelofs, 60 wpm, Jim Kersbergen, Harlan Klein, Donna De Zeeuw, Don Dykstra, Lennyce Meerdink, and Barbara Gacke, 50wpm MAGAZINE DRIVE The magazine drive was a great success again this year The Seniors and Sophomores were defeated by the Freshmen and Juniors in the campaign The total amount sold was Sl 836 73, with Jim Jacobsen topping the group with S100 95 On April 10, high salesmen and team captains enjoyed a Smorgasbord at the Cottage in Sioux Falls 37 ularly scheduled. 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