Roland High School - Rocket Yearbook (Roland, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1955 volume:

I 9 5 5 Rocket ROLAND CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL Roland, Iowa f Usv Wllllam C Frandson The semor c1ass of 1955 ded1cates th1s yearbook to the late W1111am C Frandson who because of s1r1cere 1nterest 1n the youth of our commun1ty contr1buted so many 1ast1ng serv1ces durmg h1s years on the school board Mr Frand son, one of Iowa's outstand1ng farmers, can truly be called one of nature's noblemen Because of h1s faculty to observe and wxllmgness to serve h1s fellowmen, he was a benefactor of human1ty B111 was a good husband, father, brother and frrend, whose name and deeds w11111r1ger 1n our memor1es 2 W Y 1 , :X f' K 1 tif 'vi Ik? ' 1 i 1 . , .' f M ' . . ' Q 1 S ,'Vn?,5,?Vg V W if If La. , Superintendent Principal MR. C. P. THOMPSON MRS. CECIL FINCH Concert Band, Typing Vocal Music, Bookkeeping ij Board of Education Twedt Hanson, Aaron Braathun, Ernest Sydnes, Carroll Jacobson, President: Tommy Jacobson, Secretary: Orris Osheim. Compliments of PHILLIPS 66 SERVICE STATION and the ROLAND RECORD 3 f V fi I Aff K 3 , 0 ,Y , MARDELL SQUIRE English, Speech, Journalism, Dramatics ROBERT LOOFT Boys' A t h l e I i c s, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry 'ive-z-of FACU LTY ,p Ng? .f ' ,l I l . , f of ' ', ' . - I Y A J e ff' V, rrr, EDWIN STONE In d u s I r i al Arts, General Science, Driver Training Compliments of JUDISCH BROTHERS PHARMACY - Ames, Iowa 4 of I BETTY BRISEL H o m e Economics, English I, Biology DERALD ENDERSON Girls' Athletics, Government, Economics, American History, World Geography, Vocations fx? af' 'iff' 'Uv A 'Q niors In a vote by the student body, Susan Tjernagel and Mar vin Christian were chosen as representative the class of '55. students of SENIOR C LASS OFFICERS , rson President, Susan Tjemagel-Vice President, Bemiece Ande retary, Pauline Henderson: Treasurer, Allen Sydnes. g Sec- If DAVID AMENSEN Witty, lively, full of fung he has a smile for every- one. Basketball 1,2,3,4g Basketball Letter winner 3,4g Mixed Chorus 2,3,4g Boys' Glee 1,2,3,4g Annual staff 4g Record Staff 43 Rambler Staff 4: Ir. Play 33 Sr. Play 4. BERNIECE ANDERSON l'm not curiousg I just like to know things. Pep Club l,2,3g Band 1,2,3,4g Pep Band 2,3,4g Band Librarian 3g Mixed Chorus 3,4g Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4: Music Letterwinner3g Quartet, Girls', Il 4g Class Of- ficers 1,4g Ir. Play 3g Sr. Play 4g Pep Club Officer 3. R I C HA RLES BEAC H Not a worry, not a care, Ihave a Ford that will take you anywhere. Baseball 1,2,3,4g Baseball Letter winner 4g Boys' Glee 25 Annual Staff 4g Record Staff 4g Rambler Staff 45 Ir, Play 3g Sr. Play 45 K. P, Duties 3. ' M Sponsored by ROLAND CLEANERS and FAIN'S CAFE 6 DONA BIELEFELDT To know her is to like her. Pep Club 1,2,35 Band l,2,3,45 Pep Band 35 Band Li- brarian 25 Girls' Glee 1,2,3 45 Music Letter winner 25 Annual Staff 45 Record Staff 45 Rambler Staff 45 Jr. Play 35 Sr, Play 45 Librarian 2,35 Pep Club Of- ficer 3. '36 'CCD MARY BOT EN Personality is a treasure. MARVIN C HRISTIAN As bright as the diamond she wears. Pep Club 1,2,35Mixed Chorus l,2,3,45 Girls' Glee 1, 2,3,45 Music Letter winner 2,3,45 Sextet I 3,45 Trio II 45 Madrigal 3,45 Mixed Octet 45 All-state Mem- bers 45 Accompanist 1,2,3,45 Annual Staff 45 Record Staff 45 Rambler Staff45 Jr. Play 35 Sr, Play 45 Piano Solo 1,2,3,45 Vocal Solo 3,45 Chapel Accompanist 1,2,3,4. Track 35 Basketball 12,3545 Basketball Letter win- ner 2,3,45 Baseball 1,2,3,45 Baseball Letter winner 45 Band 2,3545 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,45 Boys' Glee l,2,3, 45 Music Letter winner 3,45 Boys' Quartet I45 Boys' Quartet II 2,35 Boys' Octet 2,3,45 Annual Staff 45 Record Staff 4 Rambler Staff4 Ir Play 3 Sr Play 'UV 45 Class Officers 2. ' l ' ' Compliments of CON S BARBER SHOP and BULAND 85 SON GAMBLES. 'Q' MARCIA EGGLAND A girl and music both so sweetg a combination hard to beat. Basketball 1gCheerleader 2g Pep Club 1,33 Band 1,2, 3,4g Pep Band 1,2,4g Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4g Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4g Music Letter winner l,2,3,4g Sextet I l,2,3,4g Trio I 2,3,4g Mixed Octet '2,3,4g Madrigal lg All-state Members 2,3,4g Annual Staff 4g Record Staff 4g Rambler Staff 4g Ir. Play 3g Sr. Play 45 Class Of- ficer 1,3g Solo 1,2,3,4. ALAN ERICKSON The girl that gets me is lucky. Track 3g Basketball l,2,3,4g Basketball Letter winner 1,2,3,4g Baseball 1,2,3,4g Baseball Letter winner 1,2, 3,4g Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4g Boys' Glee 1,2,3,4g Mad- rigal 2,34 Annual Staff 4g Record Staff 4g Rambler Staff 4: Jr. Play 3: Sr. Play 4: Class Officer 2,3. JANET GOODMANSON A friend worth having, a friend worth knowing, a friend worth keeping. Basketball 2,3,4g Basketball Letter winner 2,3,4g Pep Club 1,2,3gGirls' Glee 1,2,3g Annual Staff4g Record Staff 4g Ir, Play 8g Sr, Play 4g Class Officer 2. Compliments of FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSN 8 Always shy always neatg very lovely, very sweet. Basketball l 2 3 43 Basketball Letter winner 2,3,4g Pep Club l 2 Girls' Glee 1,2,3g Jr, Play 3g Sr, Play JANET JOHNSON Basketball 1 2 3 Basketball Letter winner 2,3g Pep Club 1 2 3 Mixed Chorus 4g Girls' Glee 1,'2,3,4g Ir. Compliments of STOLE BROTHERS SERVICE ILENE HALL PAULINE HENDERSON A blonde with a smile is a blonde worth while. Pep Club 35 Band 1,2,3,4g Pep Band 1,2,3g Brass Sex- tet 2,3g Band Librarian 33 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4g Girls' Glee 1,'2,3,4g Trio I 3: Mixed Quartet 4: Ir. Play 35 Sr. Play 43 Class Officers 3,4g Double Mixed Quartet 3. 9 things go. GARY NEREM There is a great deal of deviltry beneath this mild exterior. Basketball1,2g Baseball lg Boys' Glee 1,2,3,4g Annual Staff 4g Record Staff 43 Rambler Staff 4: Jr. Play 3g Sr. Play 43 K. P. Duties 3. IANET MIC HELSON She is full of pepfrom tip to toegshe's hep to make Student Manager 45 Pep Club 1,2,3g Mixed Chorus 1, 2,3,4g Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4g Sextet II 2: Madrigal 2,3, 4g Ir. Play 35 Sr. Play 4g Class Officer 2. SHIRLEY SAMPSON Too pretty to frowng too good natured to want to. Basketball lg Pep Club 1,2,3p Girls' Glee 1,2,3,4g Annual Staff 4g Record Staff 43 Rambler Staff 4: Ir. Play 35 Sr. Play 4. Compliments of EGELAND PRODUCE 10 E LLEN SC HOMA KER A quick unassuming lass, a great advantage to our class, PepClub 1,2535 Girls' Glee 45 Annual Staff 45 Record Sta ff 45 Rambler Staff 45 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Li- brarian 2,3. ESTHER SWANSON Ne ve r hurries, always late, but she smiles so we wait. Pep Club 12,35 Band 12,3545 Girls' Glee 15253545 'bb Annual Staff 45 Record Staff 45 Rambler Staff 45 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Driver's Training 4. ALLEN DEAN SYDNES Enthusiasm is man's greatest asset. Basketball 1,2,3,45 Basketball Letter winner 3,45 Base- ball 1,2,3,45 Baseball letter winner 3,45 Band 1,2,3,45 Pep Band 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 1,45 Boys' Glee 152, 3,45 Boys' Octet 45 Annual staff 45 Record Staff 45 Rambler Staff 45 lr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Class Officer Compliments of EAST SIDE CAFE and SEVERSON'S GROCERY 'fv- 'A-uuf PM SUSAN TJERNAGEL GARY TIELMELAND A fast man when it comes to making friends. Basketball 1,2,3,4g Basketball better winner 3,4g Base- ball 1,2,3,4g Baseball letter winner 1,2,3,4g Boys' Glee l,2,3,4g Annual Staff 4g Record Staff 43 Rambler Staff 4, Class Officers 1,2,3g Ir. Play 3, Sr. Play 4. It s nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. Basketball 1,2,3,4g Basketball Letterwinner 2,3,4g Pep Club 1,2g Band 1,2,3g Pep Band 1,2,3g Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4gGir1s' Glee 1,2,3,4g Music better winner 1,2, 3,4g Sextet 13,45 Sextet II l,2g Trio I 1,3,4g Mixed Octet3,4gMadrigal4g All-state Member 3,4g Annual Staff 4g Record Staff 2,45 Rambler Staff 4, Jr. Play 3: Sr. Play 4, Class Officers 1,4g Librarian 2,3,4g Solo PATRICIA WIERSON A lwa ys happy, always gay, she's in love so they say. Basketball 1,2,3,4g Basketball Letter winner 1,2,3,4g Pep Club 1,2g Band 1,2,3,4g Pep Band 1,2,3,4g Clarinet Quartet43,4g Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4g Girls' Glee 1,2,3, 4, Music letter winner 3gJr. Play 3, Sr. Play 4, Class Officers 3, Clarinet Solo 1,2,3. Compliments of VAUGHANS DRUG STORE 12 Q a.. 3 . - I Editor ...... Assistant Editor . Copy Editor . . . Copy Writer , layout .... Sports Editor . . Circulation Manager . . . Assistant Manager Advisor ........ . I ROCKET STAFF .Marvin Christian . .Marcia Eggland . . . . Mary Boten Janet Goodmanson . Susan Tjernagel Gary Tjelmeland . David Amensen . . . Alan Erickson . Dona Bielefeldt . . Mardell Squire Staff Assistants Compliments of ROLAND U-SAVE and QUAM'S REFRIGERATOR REPAIR. X 1 L . .Shirley Sampson Ellen Schomaker Esther Swanson Allen Dean Sydnes Gary Nerem Charles Beach Bemiece Anderson Janet Johnson Janet Sue Michelson Patricia Wierson Ilene Hall Pauline Henderson sqjQ r4 FRG THE TILL OW , ' 1, . ri Just Beginning f' i X... 'A 4 A V 'ff -. fp 42- - .V ,af 1 4 5 Z. gy 1 J if 'Y vm..-f ., if g. Female Faction of 3rd Grade 45 Q C, 1'.,f.:, in :V 'W 1 H 4 -,Q un Q, x I M RM, h In 8 Green, Green Freshmen .41 Still no boys! Sixth Grade Beauties The Whiz Kids We GRADUATED! ! if I Smith and THE Gang A Toast--We Made It 'Y .W 1 ,A ..- 1 , , y n -9' J fm X Llndericlassmen Sophomores President, lim Lageg Vice Presi- dent, Larry Anderson: Secretary' Treasurer, Marlene Ryan. .Vis -lb 9 Juniors , President, Paul Eideg Vice President Larry Anderson: Secretary-Treav urer, Karen Danielson. Freshmen i President, Judy Sholdg Vice Presi- dent, Julie Ann Risdalg Secretary- Treasurer, Carol Ann Holland. I If 94. '54 ,, uf 'f'5 QS! Z.. S! wa xg ,Q 3 :-12? vu-vu 3, .n 'Y 'Q' :Y .nn 'nl- 246 6 wh, ai v,,? QC' -5- .IU ORS .1 TOP ROW, left to rrght Henry Amenson, Larry Anderson, Bonrta Cole, Karen Danrelson, Byron Egeland, Paul Erde 2ND ROW Owen Errckson, Joel Frette, Dean I-1111, Eleanor Hlll, Joyce Johnson, Arlene Larson BRD ROW Faye Anne Larson, Gary Sampson, Shlrley Sande, Leland Shell, Mahlon Shell, Jean Shold 4TH ROW Sharon Kay Solyst, Bobby Thompson, Eddre TOUSSa1l'lI,,l1l'l'll'TlY Toussamt, Orlan Twedt, Jean Weltha 5TH ROW Ioan Weltha, Sharon Lou Wrerson, Orwm Wrlkrson Compllments of IOWA DAIRY FOODS and STORY COUNTY FARM SUPPLY CO, 16 1 , Q ,M , , , , ff, 15. A 1 Y . Q S., . .A , xi ,, - .. - ,F - Q f l I 'N R H' V , A i , ,fy in . ,L-1-. r LA' K ,hhh , , ' - I 2 ' 5 m ,ff ' 5-. .F A A N ' l W YI M f Q i S slrs S Y ua ik 'gy mt ' o Q n-'A Q L ' W mis 'V ff 3 - ,v f ,, X ' 3. If ' , T ' , n . g . V Yi: I S: f . -rf, ' sz r Aga R 'X A 4 , . . -- Z in .Qt n 4, V f R , I'-Z., K kr I y if Y A f - 5,1 , ff R ,V M f ' . , I 7 A hu . 1' A l 3. QR. ' X R. . R A I ' 4 ' Q , -fi ' vp A I ar R A M' 'uns-9 -sa R. 1' M -qw SI ff 'U 7? nl! sv Y7' J' Oi C7 SOPHOMORES TOP ROW left to rxght Larry Anderson Jerry Chrlsnan Helen Ferkrn Sharon Frsher Mamre Gardner Harlan Hanson 2ND ROW Beverly H111 Lucrlle H111 Phyllls Hovde June Hovrck Normalondall hm Lage 3RD ROW Clarlf Mrller Mary Ellen Osherm Marlene Ryan Gary Sande Sharon Sande Jerry Sevde 4TH ROW Karen Shell Darlene Slamal Carolyn TOWHSWICR Sam Wrlkrson Comp11mentsofSATHER S SERVICE STATION QStandard Gas and Orlj 17 U 1 V 4 , 1 R ' , , f- - - 1 Lf A' . fs 1 , X , . - AI? J Y gf 4 I ' ,, iva, . fi M 1 ' y 1 1 A 'z ,, A K Qs ' xt kv. 17 K. 49 : : 'Q ' ' 2 L. A , 2. ZR ' ' x . im.. 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TOP ROW left to rlght Myrl Anderson Jane Ann Anderson Barbara Chrxsttan Ltnda Chrlstran Tommy Chrrsuan Donna Eggland 2ND ROW Roger Lggland Sandra Eggland Karen Erlckson GordonF1sher Ilmmy Gardner Duane Hovrck 3RD ROW George Hov land Kent Lage Wayne Morgan EHIISITT' Donald Sondall Rrchard Thompson 4TH ROW Loren Tjernagel Dtanne Truman Edward Twedt Ketth Twedt Ronald Twedt Terry Twedt 5TH ROW Suzan Vaughan Dennrs Weltha Joyce West Grlbert Larson 6TH ROW Mlss Schott Compliments of THORDIS BEAUTY SHOPPE and HORMEL HOG BUYING STATION, Emery Eggland 19 r .T 4 t I . wx ' rf V ., V -. . 3 ,, l v N? is 'Y - ... jk r ' .S .I tw.. ,. -ag I ck I T -. -f-J ' , , , . K I Q A- 3 J V 4 W 9 LV V . A . V ' D ' M , D LV ' . V: 1 f X T X 1 T R .QI , , . , . . - Lf 3 ' sr fu. ' ' ,jf mv N , ' ' N J 5 - if ,: if .xx ful,- ' Q44 A - 1 'T i ' ,. X' , ' QQ' 'v ' T ,, W Q, ' ':I9,' A A f 4 . '7 is . . 'tv Q--3 3- Y Snr i -, ,,...' Q-ff Y cf 0 ,l --Q n 544 'fl Kr v-ev T '1 if 'Y Q1-uv' Qf' 'MJ V--ur SEVENTH GRADE K -an Q -4 TOPROW left to right James Arneson Norman Berrett Edward Boston John Boten Keith Christian Jimmie Danielson 2ND ROW Deanna Eggland Kathryn Eggland Steven Eggland Sherilyn Hall Richard Hanson Jo- Ann Heiden. 3RD ROW Darlene Hovde David Johnson Sheryl Larson Eugene Lura Patty Morgan Duane Osheim. 4TH ROW Carol Rasmusson Vernon Ryan Rosemary Sande Sheryl Slamal Delon Thompson Larry Thompson. STH ROW Betty Weltha Miss Aasland. Compliments of AMES IN CROSS INC. 'id ns. i 5 turf ai' M ,. Uni gi YF' Q, C1 M f i? 41 g-our uv' 9, ' vi vs- Y-7 ffl' Yay' F SIXTH GRADE TOP ROW left to rrght Elmer Amenson Paul Anderson Dale Boston Charles Chl'lSIl3l'l Larry Chrtstxan Helene Frette 2ND ROW Glorra Gardner John Gustafson Brlly Larson Sandra Mlller Clarion Olson Ronald Olson 3RD ROW Roberta Rasmussen John Schomaker Joyce Shell Paul Texg Joel Tjelmeland Conme Tru man 4TH ROW Allen Twedt Eugene West Mtss Alfselke Compllments of TOMY RYAN, TRUCKING 21 'cr Q. sf. 1 G 1-.. - I' ' Q W f - . 4 1- ,Zfh ' I ' ,I 1 N A wr ' fl 5 D ,B 1 I , X , Yi D lf . ' 'M -sf 4 . s- zlggsh KN. . Q , Q ' 'P' 5'. 5 ??: , l .A , cf + - ' , A N I q V U - lu I G . L Q i , w A A il .5 ssfr K 5 4 Y .,,7.ff' ' Q, 4 . ' 1 , 6.1 , O N V3 I 3 Y? G' ' ' iw-v j qrv' 3 if ,5 V 4 -Ou-fb 0.1. 54' V 8' Q-f 2:7 Yusuf' Q? ..,s SNP? ..:-, FIFTH GRADE Z' TOP ROW left to rrght Carol Berrett R1taBauge Pamela Egeland Sandra Eller Rosemary Erlckson Davxd Hanson 2ND ROW Lou Ann Hanson Cyrus H111 Lmda H111 Roger Hrll Charles Hughes Janet Jacobson 3RD ROW Reggre Mehus Dale Nerem Davrd Nerem James Rasmussen Ronald Rrsdal Bobby Sydnes 4TH ROW Judy Twedt Mrs Twedt Compllments of ERICKSON FUNERAL HOME 22 J R , - H an as A -, A - , Mg Q L' .. 1 , L, ,X - 5' s.. J 'E' 'A J f' ,fl 4 . I 1, 'Q ' Q A A ' gg, ::: '::: 1 . X . ,L 1. -:V M I A V f D ,, M s E r .n 1- f Q Q n. X I ' . N' ,- ,, 'i , 11 I r M J -as lf' . ff' 2 f . O J ' LA E 1 Q ' J b f i ' f E . 5 - J J ' W' J .. E-J.gflV' E -' ,F .fa as J. .1 a J Q.. A ,fx X 'S ' Y' 'un tix in-. wwf is f , SN .gr- It Jag IU 1 ,JL Zmm A,,,--Q45 'ful' Q- 'K '60 Qi 1-n 'N 41 Env' 'Bari wg 'bu vsp -,-,. 'i tri Q FOURTH GRADE 6- Q TOP ROW left to rrght Jean Arneson Marcra Bakke Jamce Chrrsuan Davrd Danrelson Ellen Kay Egeland Kath1eenEgg1and 2ND ROW DeAnn H111 Julre Hovrck Julle johnson Jrmmy Larson Loretta Molde Yvonne Nelson 3RD ROW Morna Olson Lyn Omundson Dw1ghtOsherm Pamela Rod Terry Ryan Karen Sorenson 4TH ROW Roberta Thompson Gordon Tjelmeland Buddy Truman John Twedt Oscar Twedt Jr Mrss Ulle stad Complrments of STORY COUNTY STATE BANK 23 Y -can Q' '15, Axis JNXXN Qu-1 Y fX,fv-f 19x Alr- nf-X E7 'iv '-' nr Wh-uf s..f THIRD GRADE TOP ROW leftto rrght Dale Anderson Roger Anderson Dennrs Auld Charles Barley Bobby Berrett Charlotte Boston 2ND ROW Norma Chrrstran Marvrn Cole Susan Errckson Steven Hanson Arthur Hovtck Margaret Hughes 3RD ROW Valerre Mehus Pau1M111er Mary Nelson James Olson Kathy Rasmussen J1mmyRrsda1 4TH ROW Nancy Rrtland Anrta Sande Richard Tetg Karen Thompson Wayne Tjernagel Mrss Rosene Complrments of STORY COUNTY STATE BANK Roland Iowa 24 V , I '57 , 1 . - f S. A . 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Q-r :N ' S CCN D GRADE TOP ROW left to rrght Bryan Anderson Ann Arneson L1ndaBraathun Carol Ann Chllders Roger Chrxsttan Lynne Eggland 2ND ROW Dean Egg -1--.3 land Danny Eggland Jay Eller MrchaelFager1and 2,a'L5 ynf'll Marlene Ferkrn Raymond Gardner 3RD ROW Avery Halterman Donald Hanson Jerry H111 Sue H l nd Ltnda Hovde Robert Jacobson 4TH ROW Mary Jacobson Ruth Ann Molde Murray Omundson ouga Evelyn Rrsdal Eugene Rrtland Steven Rod 5TH ROW Steven Ryan Arthur Shold Claudra Strum Cheryl M R helm Surber Mary Thompson Carroll Tungesvrk 6TH ROW Roger Twedt Denn1sStrum rs os J'-L 9' Q-.J Compltments of HAYNE S JEWELRY STORE Story Crty and DONHOWE MOTOR COMPANY Story Ctty 23 rr V . omg.. t 4 , V . .0 ,ig ' . 'D .Iv YQ. TN I I L I V I. A Q - -- A V w- 1 at ' Q- C 5' 4-4 v. : '-4 -' - f lf . 45' J A Q af 'N' S Q . vi zikxx - lx 0 2 19: V V V' . , 1 ,Ulf ns Q A 'K - A Y EIN 7. - - 'N la J .A . A LA M ,f ,,, 1-5 sf ' ' ti O ff 1' ' ' C Xu, ' C' , . 9 A! l , f. - I ' . 3' ,Ar , Q , , A .x ,. 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'lv s..- ua X' FIR T GRADE TOP ROW left son trley Auld Martha Bakke Wayne Berrett Roger Brrkeland 2ND ROW Kathy Boyd Kenny Brrtson Vrvran Cole Raymond Deo Glorra Hrlker Judy H111 RD ROW Krrstre Holen Patty Johnson Roddy Larson O Dean Martrnson Tamara Raymond Barbara Rlsdal 4TH ROW Eddre Rlsdal Davrd Rrtland Larry Rrtland Judy Sande Elarne Thompson Mary Ann Thompson 5TH ROW Susan Twedt Mrss Bentley to rrght Gary Arneson Mary Jo Arne Sh Comphments of DIXON'S DRUG STORE, Ames 26 I 1 , F 1 1. 3 1- Q- if - V. S' 4 f ,IA X R h sb Q wx , ' 3 'o , Ak S 4 y X A D f k , VA- s 1 V 3. Q Q. t '41 r n . t ii L ' Q SX , X! ,.. E ' 1 1' ,. - ff f f 7:4 A if E f S 1: 3 ': f li 'M fy A A I K L '- ' H 5 , . . A r if X , ., R in 4.3 wa T ff- S ' t R . l U , , ,yglg u v, 5 f S H V U E. A -M . ,, sf V - M zur, , x ff ' ' 1 - ' 5- f T' . V ' V ,...x ::, ' , lv A iff, X ' i f - ' H -- 4551 V! IQ 'Ogg Y' ,ws- ,ab 'L 5 bf'-f 'I 'L Q 7 T? BH 1 5' t w-r fofx K 1 Q-I X W if - G1 in Qs- qv ,, as Hur-' -gun E 3 'ri X15-1.. KI DERGARTE 5 TOP ROW left to rtght V1Ck1 Abbott Cratg Anderson Lrnda Ander iso ,o--we son Nancy Anderson Jan Buland Drane Chxlders QND ROW Trmmy Chrrstran Kerth Eggland Steve Eller Eddre Gardner Debbre Grtndem Bonnte H111 3RD ROW Carolyn H111 Rrcky Hougland Beverly Hovrck Arthur Hughes Patr1c1a Jacobson Jane Lage 4TH ROW Nancy Looft Mary Martrnson Larry Meyers Roger Molde Drane Omundson Steven Oshetm 5TH ROW Crarg Rasmussen Steven Sondall Bruce Strum Dale Strum Larry Tesdal Gary Terg 6TH ROW Betty Tungesvrk Mrss Chrrstran ijompltments of KASI RADIO Ames and ESCHBACH S MUSIC STORE fEveryth1ng rn Musrc and Photographyj Ames owa 2. ' I M , .Q ' I A 1 H In I' J ' o To ' s 1 -. v 3 4 4 R, is 5 Ai 1 Q ' 'Z' 4 3 A I . V , 1- f 'E' , as 1 K If xx ' , .ff A L. .V -. Aft 5 'V X I I Y Qi in '- i X , V 4 5 , an I 0, I M 1 Q e 2- , .-P.. -' Q 1 ' XT ' Iv: ' ' Y l. 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Compliments of EVERT'S FLORIST SHOP, Ames and COE'S FLOWER SHOP, Ames 28 0 0 0 fda? , M ,, 3 L less Actlvltles ,- K, 2 s I 'L 11' X N. 'Q -fjg:,q.,f ',k,'l'l:l . f, -' Ny, 6 0 A, r 'Qg., RO LA D ROCKETTES . .1 Susan Tjernagel CO-CAPTAINS l SEASONS RECORD ' Roland 's Opponent Opponent 's Score Score V I, 55 Zearing 45 f '74 Randall 33 54 Radcliffe 38 '75 Fernald 59 51 Franklin Cons. 60 46 McCa1lsburg 52 C0 55 Milford 59 ACH De S 79 Story City 20 'Qld End '73 Gilbert 83 efson 5'7 Randall 48 '57 Fernald 4'7 '73 Ogden 43 ig 183mg 36 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Mflfor 48 '71 Zearing 37 64 McCallsburg 54 68 C010 47 63 Boone 54 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT 59 Radcliffe 4'7 57 Ellsworth 51 51 Milford 49 Ilene Hall DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 88 Liscomb '74 7'7 Gladbrook 49 34 Eldora 58 of 03 S-usa Compliments of ARMSTRONG TRACTOR AND TRUCK Story City and FRANK T. TALBERT,Jeweler, Ames COACH'S COMMENTS JANET GOODMANSON, gd, played 96 quarters - a very good guard, improved a great deal during the season - very aggressive, and a good rebounder. Played consistent basketball every game - 2nd high in pass interceptions, getting 38, and 3rd high in rebounds with 94. ILENE HALL, Honorary Co-Capt., post fwd. scored 536 points, played 103 quarters out of a possible 104 - honorable mention. Our most improved ball player of the year, - an average of 21 points per game - and average of 48070 of her shots from the field. Ilene 's high for the season was 47 points. She got the ball 97070 of the time in jump balls. SUSAN TJERNAGEL, Honorary Co-Capt., post gd., played 103 quarters of a possible 104 - honorable mention - our chief rebounder in the rear court, grabbed 141 rebounds. Led teammates on pass interceptions with 42. Susan was the outstanding post guard in this area. Susan did an excellent job of coordinating the defensive play in the rear court. Great team leader. PATTY WIERSON, fwd. , gd., - scored 267 points the first 14 games, last 12 played guard. 99 quarters credit - honor- able mention - The fastest moving girl on the squad. - very deceptive. Converted on 37.4070 of her shots from the field, and 60W0ofher free throws. Third high on pass interceptions with 37. Great competitor. At the guard position. Pat held outstanding forwards to their lowest total points for the season, and was 4th high in rebounds with 93. JEAN WELTHA, fwd., - scored 449 pts., played 100 quarters - honorable mention - our best free thrower, hitting on 66070 for the season, and on 37.5070 from the field. A junior with a lot of experience - missed one game this year. Anexcellentbasser, and has a good eye for the basket - fast, and very deceptive. Brilliant floor player, and a good competitor - valuable team player. JOAN WELTHA, fwd., scored 240 pts. mostly in the last 12 games, scored 69 pts. in the first 14 games - 97 quarters credit. Post forward and out forward - hit on 39.3070 of field goal attempts, and 63.7070 of her free throws - very accurate passer, and very deceptive in passing the ball into the post. Improved a great deal the last part of the season in passing, shooting and rebounding - truly a great team player. MARLENE RYAN, gd., -played 71 quarters - improved much during the season - has a lot of hustle and drive, a great competitor - starting guard in about half of the games - good floor player, and an excellent passer. BEVERLY HU.L, gd., - played 33 quarters - fine defensive player - has shown much improvement the past season - very aggressive - good passer and rebounder. CAROL ANN HOLLAND, fwd., - played 59 quarters, scored 61 pts. - possesses a great deal of natural ability - good rebounder. Is a good team player, always helping to set up screening situations with or without the ball. With additional scrap and speed she could be a problem for opposing guards. JUDY SHOLD, fwd. - played 22 quarters - best screener on the squad. Has a good eye for the basket. Has exceptional ability in judging direction of rebounds. Judy has a great desire to be a better ball player. JANET HANSON, gd. - played 65 quarters - promising freshman guard - very aggressive, anticipates next move of her opponent, and is a better than average rebounder - gained much valuable experience this past season as a fresh- man - was a starting guard in about half of the games. BETTY LOU EGGLAND, fwd. - played 27 quarters - very good passer - good rebounder - has a good close in bank shot - has a good jump shot - could play a great deal in the coming seasons. First Six ff -' and Patty Wierson. Jean Weltha, llene Hall, janet Goodmanson, Joan Weltha, Susan Tjernagel, LAN 30505 4.4L .- , 5. ., Q . . . - ..g STN XUQ 1330 ,chillin f 132x- RO LA D ROCKETS SEASONS RECORD Roland s Opponent Opponent s Score SCOIC Zeartng Randall Radcltffe Fernald Frankltn Cons McC,al1sburg Nevada Mtlford Twp Story Ctty Gtlbert Randall Fernald Ogden Ze armg Gtlbert Keystone McCallsburg Nevada COUNTY TOURNAMENT Mtlford Twp Shtpley Colltns Story Ctty SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT McCallsburg Fernald Mtlford Twp DISTRICTXTOURNAMENT Alleman Clemons SUB STATE TOURNAMENT Owasa Belmond Waverly STATE TOURNAMENT The Roland Rockets prled up an tmpresstve record of 30 wtns and 2 losses Captam Alan 45 and an offenstve average of 72 Roland won tts etghth stratght county tttle In the tournament stretch the Rockets won the secttonal dtstrtct and sub state tournaments gotng tnto the State tournaments as the only class B team of the etght contendtng teams Compltments of OVERT HOLLAND Standard O11 agent and OTIS FRETTE Truck Ltne Story Ctty 32 1 M ' 69 ' . 50 82 ' 32 ' 36 52 ' 43 41 89 ' 55 ' 36 53 56 25 ' . 31 84 51 R 41 40 ' . 34 68 ' . 57 '70 50 ' 54 51 38 ' 52 - 43 57 48 62 53 49 41 62 59 ' 19 Milford Twp. 45 57 Ames 44 ' 42 59 37 50 Enckson durrng the 1954-55 basketball season. The team had a defensive average of CCAC 'S COMMENTS ALAN ERICKSON--Ends high school career as second highest scorer in Roland history with a 4 year total of 1170 points,excellent team player,sports writersfirstchoice forward for dream team, 4th all-state team for Des Moines Register. DAVE AMENSEN--A cluth player. If no one else could score, Dave would do it. Stopped opponents un- stoppable shooters. Good on rebounds and stalls. MARV CHRISTIAN--Proof enough that any team needs a small fast guard. His free-throw shooting was tops with an average of 66.770, He continually harassed opponents with his defensive manuevers. ALLEN SYDNES--One of the most improved players on the squad--an extremely valuable re- serveincrucialgames. GARY TJELMELAND--Good passer and shooter, helped our first team develop by giving them tough competition in practice. We'll miss his hustle and determination. OWEN ERICKSON--Led all scorers for the season until the final game against Ames--when he left the game with an injury. An outstanding starter who we'll welcome back. DEAN HILL--The boy with the springy legs,had a great year. Top rebounder-starting center. BYRON EGELAND--Shows promise of being one of the small men to fill Marv's spot--will fit in well on a fast break. JOEL FRETTE--A big boy who can do us a lot of good. If he can develop those legs. he'll play lots of ball next year. CLARK MILLER--Showsgood potentialasa defensive man and rebounder. Won his first letter. HARLAN HANSON-- One of the little guys on the squad. Had lots of scrap. GEORGE SYDNES--Apparently has learned a lot of basket- ball from his brother Allen. Should play lots of ball next year if he continues to improve. PAUL TWEDT--Another promising freshman, helped make it tough for the varsity in practice scrimmages. ,....i X. X. I BA EBALL BACK ROW left to right: Coach Robert Looft, Paul Twedt, Orlan Twedt, Gary Sande, Clark Miller, Jim Lage, Byron Egeland, Harlan Hanson, Sam Wilkinson, Manager Robert Thompson. FRONT ROW: Allen Sydnes, Alan Erickson, Dean Hill, Gary Tjelmeland, Marvin Christian, Owen Erickson, Charles Beach. FALL RECORD R H E Roland 8 'I 3 Milford 5 5 1 Roland 9 11 2 McCallsburg 1 5 3 Roland 10 8 2 Gilbert 4 7 5 Roland 10 6 0 Popejoy 0 2 2 Roland 6 3 1 Hubbard 2 3 3 Roland 13 12 3 McCallsburg 4 6 '7 Roland 4 6 2 Fernald 6 6 5 Roland 6 5 1 Blairsburg 3 5 3 Q, Roland 5 5 3 Whitten 7 6 6 Gary Tjelmeland Compliments of S.C. MUNSON, CHEVROLET-BUICK, STORY CITY Captain and IOWA CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE COMPANY 34 COACH S COMMENTS ALAN ERICKSON Number one startmg p1tcher who possessed good po1se on the mound alternated between p1tch1ng and 1nf1eld Was a good clutch h1tter and f1elded well GARY TJELMELAND Team captam and top h1tter a four year veteran one of the best glove men on the team also an excellent bunter Plays th1rd and occas1onally short and served as rel1ef p1tcher ALLEN SYDNES Moved to 1nf1eldth1s spr1ng developed 1nto one of the top sluggers led team 1n homers last fall MARVIN CHRISTIAN One of our lead off batters d1dn't h1t the ball a lot but got on base v1a walks scored 11 runs last fall OWEN ERICKSON Thlrd 1n the batt1ng race last fall wlth 321 alter nated between shortstop and p1tch1ng led the team 1n ass1sts w1th 19 DEAN HILL Hard h1tt1ng centerf1elder had a 333 battmg average last fall h1s p1tch1ng record last fall was 1 1 CHARLES BEACH Outfxelder who gave the battmng hneup more heft ORLAN TWEDT AND BYRON EGELAND Two jun1or squad members w1th lots of potent1al both can play 1nf1eld and outfxeld equally well W1th exper1ence should be good batters HARLAN HANSON F1rst str1ng catcher who has shown much xmprove ment made our defens1ve play much better posseses a great throw mg arm also has great potent1al as a h1tter JIM LAGE Outf1elder w1th a strong arm battmg average last fall was 250 CLARK MILLER South paw f1rst sacker was second 1n putouts last fall w1th 43 made only 1 error battmg average was 200 GARY SANDE Shows prom1se as a h1tter has a good eye for the ball PAUL TWEDT Has a lot of pomse and know how for a freshman has a great future 1n athletxcs W1ll do a lot of p1tch1ng as a sophomore GREG EGGLAND Posseses a natural form as a left hand batter and also throws the ball well Other cand1dates Larry Anderson Sam W1lk1son Edd1e Jacobson Har vey Anderson Jerry Swanson Lloyd Boston Comphmems of FARMERS CO COP ELBIATOR ASSN Roland 35 9 , . -- . . 5 S Q . . . , . . i -- 3 g . -- - 3 . . Q . H . . . D 5 - 9 . . . 0 H - . . . , u . 3 . . . - ' u- . . . g possessed a good, accurate throwing arm. 1 . 9 ' 3 . -- . . S 1 . H - . Q . S S - - -g J . -- - s . : , . . , . , - 1 I ' . - N l l 2 x 1 mb EL PEP CLUB FRONT ROW, left to right: Mayme Gardner, Lucille Hill, Arlene Larson, Karen Danielson, Jean Shold, Sharon Fisher. BACK ROW, left to right: Carolyn Townswiek, Darlene Slamal, Phyllis Hovde, Karen Shell, Shirley Sande, Helen Ferkin, Sharon Sande, Miss Betty Brisel. CHEERLEADER Karen Danielson, Arlene Larson, Lucille Hill, Jean Shold. Compliments of: FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR ASSN. MAID-RITE SANDWICH SHOP Where Friends Meet To Eat. 36 T? Mixed Octet Left to right,Faye AnnLarson, Susan Tjernagei, Marcia Eggland, Mary Boten, Larry Anderson, Paul Eide, Bobby Thompson, Eddie Toussaint, -- Rating I in State. I . I ri ' 5 , X I I ' , E I 1' I 1 s . f i W Girls Quartet Left to right, Mary Osheim, Karen Danielson, Faye Ann Larson, June I-Iovick -- Rating I in State. Compliments of: BERCK'S CLOTHING STORE, Ames ARTESIAN OIL COMPANY, Highway 69 Girls Trio Left to rig,ht,Faye Ann Larson, M arci a Eggiand, and Susan Tjgmagel -- RHLIHQIIIISIHIE 7 4 ,bw .! ., t , . + is I J ,X Boys Quartet Left to right,MarvinChristian,PauI Eide,JimLage, and Paul Twedt -- Ratingl in State. CJ MIXED CHORUS TOP ROW, left to right: Larry Anderson, Larry Anderson, Eddie.Toussaint, Eddie Jacobson, Paul Eide, Owen Erickson, Clark Miller, Alan Erickson, David Amensen, Allen Sydnes, Marvin Christian, Jerald Hovick. 2ND ROW: Marlene Ryan, Janet Hovick, Jerry Christian, Larry Bauge, Jerry Swanson, Paul Twedt, Gary Sande, Jim Lage, Byron Egeland, Bobby Thompson, Orlan Twedt, Greg Eggland. 3RD ROW: Mrs. Finch, Director, Berniece Anderson, Mary Osheim, Carolyn Townswick, Joan Weltha, Susan Tjernagel, Marcia Eggland, Pauline Henderson, Julie Risdal, Shirley Sande, Sharon Sande, Sharon Wierson, Janet Johnson, June Hovick. BOTTOM ROW: Sharon Solyst, Karen Danielson, Carol Holland, PatWierson, Bonita Co1e,JeanWeltha,Janet Michelson, Lucille Hill, Sharon Sande, Faye Anne Larson, Mary Boten, Jean Shold. J Ei . , -nl Q Q 'lx is vc Girls' Sextet Marcia Eggland, Carolyn Townswick, Mary Bot en, Susan Tjernagel, Faye Larson, Julie Risdal. Boys' Octet , .- : 1 f B AC K ROW: Marvin Christian, Allen Sydnes, Paul Eide, Eddie Toussaint. FRONT ROW: Orlan Twedt, Bobby Thompson, Paul Twedt, Jerry Swanson. Compliments of AMES TRUST AND SAVINGS The Bank Where you Feel At Home. Q 5 I Trumpet Trio Small Groups that received II Rating in State Music Contest Girls Trio ll fi Q :sl 9 1 Madrigal jf? Sax Quartet Boys Quartet ll - Sextet II Brass Sextet Compliments of: GERHARD JOHNSON, Trucker EMERY EGGLAND, Hog Buyer 41 F if i A, , ,asf WM Alf, ,f , f 'fl A4 RECORD STAFF SEATED left to right: Feature Editor-Mary Boten, Editor-Susan Tjernagel, Sports Editor-Gary Tjelmeland. ROW 1 standing: Ellen Schomaker, Marcia Eggland,Julie Ann Risdal, Carolyn Townswick, Shirley Sande, Janet Goodmenson, Shirley Sampson, Dona Bielefeldt. ROW 2 standing: Marvin Chrisitan, Esther Swanson, Allen Sydnes, Gary Nerem, David Amensen, Alan Erickson, Charles Beach, Miss Mardell Squire. SEATED left to right: Co-Editor-Susan Tjernagel, Feature Editor-Marcia Eggland, Editor-Dona Bielefeldt, Sports- Editor -Gary Tjelmeland. BACK ROW left to right: Grade-Editor-Marvin Christian, Allen Sydnes, Gary Nerem, David Amensen, Charles Beach. FIRST ROW standing: Ellen Schomaker, Shirley Sampson, Mary Boten, Esther Swanson, Alan Erickson, Miss Mardell Squire. RAMBLER STAFF ! 5 y 5 5 E 5 1 C , U .M 5 , V, . J ' ? I f Compliments of COLLEGE TOWN STUDIOS, Ames, Iowa. 42 s-1 x ,gy N 1' JUNICR CLASS PLAY The famous Otis Skinner-actor of another era-visited the Roland stage October 8, 1954 in the form of Paul Eide. His tribulations concerning his daughter, Cornelia, in her quest to become an actress provided the plot of FAMILY CIRCLE. Cornelia was played by Faye Anne Larson. Maud Skinner, played by Karen Danielson, served as the understanding, but often harassed mother and wife of the talented Skinners. Charlie proved to be of slight romantic interest to Cornelia. Bobby Thomp- son played the part. His buddies, William, Sam, Henry and Gordon were por- trayed by Orlan Twedt, Larry Anderson, Eddie Toussaint, and Byron Egeland. Cornelia's friends, also interested in the theatre, but less avidly than Cor- nelia, were Jean Weltha as Mab, Bonita Cole as Enid, Sharon Wierson as Arny, and Jean Shold as Grace. Arlene Larson played the completely confused maid of the Skinner family, Abby. f -nt -avg The senior class on Friday, the 13th of May, presented FATHER KNOWS BEST to a full house. David Amenson portrayed the amusing but dornineering father. Susan Tjernagel was his understanding wife, Margaret. Their three children were Marcia Eggland as Betty, Marvin Christian as Bud, and Patty Wierson as the mischievous Kathy. Gary Tjelmeland played the part of Mr. Brinkworth, the insurance man. Alan Erickson was his son, Ralph, Betty's heart interest. Dona Bielefeldt was Janie, and Ilene Hall was Ramona. Ellen Schomaker played the part of Patty. The Garden Club ladies consisted of Janet Johnson as Mrs. Woolsey, Janet Michelson as Mrs. Jones, and Mary Boten as Mrs. Wembley. Gary Nerem and Janet Goodmanson represented the police department--- Gary as Officer Johnson, and Janet as Perkins. Allen Sydnes was the helpful repairman. Charles Beach was Bud's young friend. 1........... K ' E. E. LANGLAND, DENTIST, Story City and S. HANSON, LUMBER COMPANY, Story City 44 CLASS HISTORY The ROCKET was launched on September of 1943 lt was p1loted by M1ss Geeseman The members of the crew were Dona B1e1efeldt Janet Goodmanson Ilene Hall Alan Er1ckson Susan Tjernagel Bermece Anderson Esther Swan son Gary Nerem Patty Wlerson Janet Johnson Marc1a Eggland Jerry Sevde Gary Thompson Dean H111 Gary Sampson Clyde Cole Colleen Larson Irma T-yelmeland and Delores Jondall After a few weeks Jerry Sevde dec1ded to remam at home for a year Upon reachmg the second star on our pathway to the moon we were dehghted to fmd M1ss Johnson as our capta1n Mary Ann Bull1s and James Olson Jomed us 1n the beg1nn1ng of the year followed by Mary Boten and Allen Sydnes 1n March Gary Thompson dec1ded to Jom the G1lbert sh1p On our thxrd star Larry I-lockensm1th Terry LaDuke Sh1rley Sampson and Sally Lyons boarded our sh1p wh1ch was p1loted by M1ss Twedt now Mrs Jerald Borw1ck We unfortunately lost Dean H111 and Gary Sampson on thrs star M1ss Tonderum led the group on the fourth star where we galned Dav1d Perm Marvm Chr1st1an and Vernon Bennett Temporary Rocketeers were R1chard Jaehne Bobby Joe Bond and Jan1ce Moore who were w1th us only th1s year Mary Ann Bulhs moved to JOIH another sh1p When approach1ng the f1fth star on our pathway to the moon Dav1d Arnensen and Ellen Schomakerjomed our Rocket wh1ch was tutored by Mxss Scott Dav1d Perm then dec1ded to stay behmd Wh1le Larry Hockensm1th moved to another sh1p M1ss Hess now Mrs Harlan Stratton led our s1xth grade group Terry La Duke left us and Gary Tjelmeland moved 1n to take h1s place Colleen Larson went to the Mount Ayr Shlp On the seventh star we were guxded by M1ss Harr1son now Mrs FFHHCIS Thompson Th1s proved to be an uneventful year Morrxs Norem and John Sm1th shared the task of gu1d1ng the ROCKET further toward 1ts dest1nat1on Clyde Cole and Irma T-yelmeland transferred to another sh1p and Janet Sampson and Mar1lyn Amenson replaced them Delores Jondall became restless and dec1ded to venture out on l1fe's path A shy group offreshmen entered the mysterrous realm of the last four stars and were the v1ct1ms of many pranks Sally Lyons transferred to the Fernald sh1p On the tenth star we carr1ed hard subjects of wh1ch geometry w1ll never be forgotten We had the pleasure ofa short V1S1t by Shxrley W1lson and at the end of th1s year she and Janet Sampson left the ROCKET As we reached our eleventh year our t1m1dness had turned to confldence Th1S was an eventful year w1th such act1v1t1es as the Jumor Senlor Banquet and the class play as h1ghl1ghts Mar1lyn Amenson departed for the ROCKET at the end of the school year Pauhne Henderson replaced James Olson who left us 1n October of our f1nal year On the last four stars of our Journey to the moon Edwm Stone Mrs Aurand Mrs Savage Mrs LeH1gh Mr Ender son Mr Looft Mr Thompson Mrs Fmch and Mlss Squ1re were our 1nstructors On May 17 1955 Mr Thompson felt twenty one semors were deservlng of d1plomas wh1ch were awarded by Orr1s Oshe1m Our destmatxon to the moon had been reached M1ss1on Accompl1shed ' Compllments of STAGG CLOTHING STORE Ames FRANGOS RESTAURANT Best Place To Eat In Ames 45 ' 1 V 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 I l 1 1 1 1 , . 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' ... 3 1 1' .1 CLASS WILL We the Senror Class of 1955 of the Roland Htgh School the town of Roland the townshtp of Howard the county of Story and the state of Iowa betng of sound mtnds bodtes and memortes do hereby make execute publtsh and declare thus to be our last wtll and testament Ianet Johnson wtll my many bobby ptns tn my hatr to Byron Egeland whose halr ts curly enough as tt ts Dona Brelefeldt wtth no regrets wtll my portron of the green Chevrolet back to Eddte Toussatnt so he can get around more Marvtn Chrtstran wrll my devtltshness to Owen Ertckson the devtl hrmself Gary Nerem wtllmy hunttng safart s to the local Junk yard to Joel Frette iso as to tmprove hts shoottng eye for Basketballjl Marcta Eggland wtll to Sharon Kay Solysta ltttle red and whtte trtcycle so as to speed up her commumcatton between home and school Allen Dean Sydnes wtll my way wrth gtrls to Henry Amenson lover boy hrmself Patty Wterson wtll my late ntght hours to Jean Weltha who has enough pep to stand them Alan Ertckson wtll my grave dtggtng abtltty to Sharon Lou Wterson so as to develop some rough and tough muscles to frght off all her men Mary Boten wtll my job of poundrng the prano keys at Chapel exercrses to Orwrn Wtlktnson a potentral Ltberace Gary Ttelmeland wtll to Orlan Twedt my seat rn the assembly close to the teacher so that she may keep a close watch on hrs devtltsh ways We the sentor gtrls leave to Jlmmy Toussatnt all our broken radtos so as to furthur hrs career Ilene Hall wtll my post forward posrtron tn basketball to Joan Weltha Paultne Henderson wrll my place rn chemtstry to Arlene Larson who I thtnk can handle all those guys Allen Dean Sydnes wrll my love for Karsers to anyone who has an eye for beauty and style Janet Sue Mtchelson wtll my place as student manager to Faye Anne Larson so she wrll have somethrng to do durtng basketball season. Charles Beach wtll my treasured Ford to Karen Dantelson for use tn dnvers trarntng We the senror class wrll to Thelma Hovde her chotce of assembly seats stnce she drdn t have a chorce thrs year Shtrley Sampson wtll my baby brother Gary a stgn Handle Wtth Care because he ts fragrle Davtd Amenson wtll my sense of humor to Jean Shold so she can cheer up Jerry Ellen Schomaker wtll my muscles to Dean Htll so he can pull the trrgger faster and bag more game Alan Ertckson wtll my boy scout unrform and badge to Paul Etde and I hope that he wtll Be Prepared do a good deed everyday Berntece Anderson wtll my supply of apples and abilrty to go wtthout dtnner to Eleanor Htll Gary TJe1meland wtll my crazy laugh to Joyce Johnson Esther Swanson feelthatsrnce Mahlon Shell loves to roller skate he may have both my abtltty and love o skatrng Marvm Chrtsttan wtll my beltless Jeans to Bobby Thompson Susan Tyernagel wtll my knack at mathemattcs to Larry Anderson who has an eye for ftgures htmself Gary Nerem wtll to Leland Shell my place tn the A G S Club QCher1sh thts membershrp and be as fatthful as I have beenl Janet Goodmanson wtll my knack of makmg new frtends to Bontta Cole who IS everybody s frtend We the senror gtrls leave the restroom mrrror to the Juntor guls Qnow LS your chance gtrls grab ttlj All of us lonely farm ktds wrll our long cold bus rtdes to Shuley Sande tn hopes that she too wrll enjoy them We the sentor P T all Stars wtll our love and abrltty for phystcal education to the boopers of the tumor class We the semors wrll our books to you Jumors and we hope that you wtll enloy them more than we dtd' 4-6 I, ' , - . 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CLASS PRCJPH ECY The year rs 1975 and the Roland graduatrng class of twenty years ago has scattered far and wrde Perhaps Mrss Susan Tjernagelhas been most promrnent rn makrng a name for herself so through her eyes we can vrew the successes of her former classmates Susan rs the drrector of the Smrthsonran Instrtute and thus her travels collectrng relrcs have been to all corners of the world She rs off agarn as she hears the roar of her taxr outsrde her Washrngton D C apartment wartrng to take her to the Jet depot Her years at Roland Hrgh seem far behrnd but there rs some contact wrth her old frrends at that Her favorrte cab drrver who rs wartrng rs Charlre Beach He and hrs farthful old Ford have served Susan well rn her rrse to success The only remodelrng done on the Ford rs a Taxr srgn stuck rn the back wrndow Flash' ' l Just released from the lnte natronal News Lrnes comes the story of a drstressed raft out rn the Pacrfrc The raft prloted by Mrs Wayne Bartley former Englrsh rnstructor was srghted by the arr force The arr force was told that the Bartley s had been out of food for three days and Navy man Wayne hadn t been able to catch any frsh Leavrng the Jet depot Susan frnds herself rn only a matter of mrnutes on the French Rrvrera There are no relrcs here but Susan spres Brrdre Anderson lollrng on the beach modelrng the latest Swanson sScanty Pantres Esther has become a famous desrgner of Brkrnr bathrng surts Watt! ' Who rs thrs beachcomber'P'7 Susan soon recognrzes her former classmate the old Sad Sydnes now become Happy Al who scans the beach darly lookrng for lost Scantres He resells them and grves Esther s shop some strff competrtron And followrng close behrnd rs our old coach Derald Enderson Al s assrstant But now to Egypt zooms Susan As she approaches the Sphrnx she spres a currous lookrng frgure movrng about on top of the ancrent relrc Observrng more closely Susan joyously recognrzes her DEAREST of all old classmates Dave Amenson Seems he works drlrgently darly on polrshrng the Sphrnx He blushrngly admrtted that he was rn charge here He and Alan Errckson traveled to Egypt together years ago to escape the draft Alan too has remarned and rs caretaker of the mummres rn the pyramrds Ellen Schomaker rs here too She trarns camels for a lrvrng Only a few mrles on Susan encounters a Safarr headrng for the deepest darkest part of Afrrca Lead mg the noble crew rs Gary Nerem The group plans to go fearlessly on seekrng wrld rats and squrrrels Gary attrrbutes hrs success to hrs experrence rn the Roland Junk Yard ln the depths of Afrrca Susan also found Gary Tjelmeland rarsrng laughrng hyenas and teachrng them hrs crazy laugh Well rts trme to board the plane agarn for Ind ra where Susan knew Robert Ernstern orgrnrally Robert Looft was located She had a tough trme gettrng to Robert s locatron but she frnally made rt He was on top of the Himalayan Mountams tryrng to produce a new krnd of green cheese from the moon Onthrs qurck hop to Indra Susan also found Paulrne Henderson the seventeenth wrfe of Aly Khan mother of nrne In Borneo wavrng at Susan as she buzzed over were Dona Brelefeldt and Shrrley Sampson. Dona rs devotedly rnstructrng the natrves rn the arts of 4 H Shrrley rs decurlrng the hart of these same creatures rn her fabulous Parlor of Beauty Srnce she was rn the ne rghborhood Susan stopped at Hawarr where she was delrghted to see the former Mary Boten playrng rn the sands wrth her three sons Olre Elrf and Trlmer Mary looked well rn her grass skrrt Mary s skrrtwas fashroned and modeled by the exqursrte Hrawarran desrgner Mrss Betty Brrsel former Home Economrcs teacher Forgettrng herself Susan exceeded the speed lrmrts rn Canada and was prcked up by a Northwestern Mountre She got off wrth a lrght sentence when the cop turned out to be Janet Goodmanson Marvrn Chrrstranwasdrscovered at the Unrversrty of Munrch rn Germany as a professor of Musrc Hrs prrde and Joy as a puprl rs Marcra Eggland grrl bass Gorng to the Rocky Mountarns for a change rn scenery Susan spred Janet Mrchelson Janet rs lrvrng rn the mountarns these days lookrng for rocks wrth her geoglogrst Decrding to vrsrt her home town she drscovered a classmate Janet Johnson drrvrng a brg red truck Her motto was We haul anythrng wrthrn smellrng drstance In Chrcago Susan found Superrntendent C P Thompson her senror class sponsor He was preparrng for an rnstrumental concert on the moon For excrtement Susan decrded to go to lndranapolrs for the speed car races You can rmagrne her surprrse when Edwrn Stone former Roland Drrver Trarnrng rnstructor stepped out of the wrnnrng car to recerve hrs beautrful cup and a wrnner s krss from Mrs Johanna Frnch famous pranrst They both attrrbute therr success to former days at Roland Hrgh Gorng to the Hrlls of Kentucky Susan was surprrsed to meet her old frrend Pat Wrerson. Pat rs lrvrng rn the blue grass country wrth her husband Farmer Hall They are the proud parents ofsrx Before frnally arrrvrng back home Susan stopped rnto vrsrt a sessron of Congress Even here the Senror Class of 55 has a representatrve Ilene Hall has just made herself famous by frlrbusterrng on flea control for North Story County After a trrrng but reward mg trrp Susan returned to the Instrtutes 47 , 1 1 1 1 1 1 , 1 1 , ' 1 1 , , 1 . . . . ,, . ,, . . 1 , 1 , , 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . . . . . r ,, , 1 1 1 . H . . . . . . 1 . . 1 1 11 11 - 1 11 - 11 - 1 1 1 v 1 . . . . . . , . 1 , , 1 - 1 - 1 , 1 1 11 1 11 ' 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . , I . . . 1 , 1 , 1 1 1 1 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 I - , . . . . . .. . , . 1 1 1 . . . . ,, . ,, 1 1 1 , 1 , 1 , 1 1 1 1 0 ,, . . . . . ,, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . . , . . . . . . 1 , 1 1 1 , 1 1 , 1 , . , . . . , 1 P , J it 5 W3 1 .Q 1 - ,,f ' 0 Y. . 'if f ' I U is xl' Q W1 4 o AB if .x . A like A GRADLIATIO , l955 BACK ROW, left to right: Alan Erickson, David Amenson, Charles Beach, Gary Tjelmeland, Gary Nerem, Allen Sydnes, Marvin Christian. SECOND ROW: Janet Johnson, Dona Bielefeldt, Berniece Anderson, Pauline Henderson, Ellen Schomaker, Shirley Sampson, Patricia Wierson. BOTTOM ROW: Susan Tjernagel, Marcia Eggland, Mary Boten, Ilene Hall, Janet Goodmanson, Janet Michelson, Esther Swanson. J I w Valedictorian Salutatorians Susan Tjernagel Janet Johnson. and MHIY Boren Compliments of: AMES TRUST and SAVINGS BANK fThe Bank Where You Feel at Homey 48 BANQLIETS OF '55 'f 'sf tl 5