Royal Center High School - Periscope Yearbook (Royal Center, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1957 volume:

A View of 1 957 As Seen Through THE PERISCOPE Presented by The Senior Class of Royal Center High School This Book Belongs To Principal Mr. LESTER PARKER Mr. Parker has been our supervising principal at Royal Center High School for eight years. He received a B.S. degree at Oak- land City College and later went to Butler University for his Master's degree. Mr. Parker also studied at Purdue University, Indiana University, and Vincennes University. With this fine background, Mr. Parker has been an excellent leader for our school. Administration Trustee Mr. HIRAM HARVEY This is Mr. Harvey's third year as Boone Township trustee. Be- fore becoming trustee he was connected with schools for many years as a teacher. Mr. Harvey has taught in both the grade and high schools of Boone Township. With fifty years of teaching experience to his credit, he is certainly well qualified for a school administrator. 2 Faculty Mr. ARNOLD received a B.S. degree in business education at Manchester College. He was the commercial teacher and the freshman class sponsor. Mr. BROWN received an M.S. degree from Ball State Teachers’ College. He was coach of our high school teams and he sponsored BAA. Mr. DORTON graduated from Ball State Teacher's College. He taught in- dustrial arts and sponsored the senior class. Mrs. FAHLER re- ceived a B.S.HJE. degree from Purdue University. She taught home economics and sponsored the junior class. Mr. HAMP- TON graduated from Purdue University with a B.S.A. degree. He taught agriculture, and was sponsor of the junior class, and FFA. BILL L. ARNOLD RUSSELL M. BROWN RICHARD L. DORTON LILLIAN FAHLER DONALD E. HAMPTON DOROTHY HIATT RAMONA KEY Mrs. HIATT has a B.S. degree in education from Ball State Teachers' College. She taught girls’ physical education and sponsored GAA. She also coached the senior class play in the spring. Mrs. KEY has an A.B. degree from Ball State Teachers' College. She taught typing, business law, and con sumer economics. She was also advisor for several groups-- SSS, yearbook, school paper, and the cheerleaders. Mrs. KISTLER graduated from DePauw University. She taught English and speech. She also directed the junior play. Mrs. SMITH received an A.B. degree in English and languages from Northwestern University. She taught English and Latin I. Mr. SPARKS graduated from Purdue University. He has been on the R.C.H.S. faculty for thirty years. Besides teach- ing drivers' education and biology, he sponsored the student council and the senior class. FLORENCE KISTLER CAROLINE SMITH CARROLL S. SPARKS Mr. TANSEY received an A.B. degree in chemistry at Indiana University. He taught science and mathematics. Miss TIN- CHER received an A.B. degree from Canterbury. Besides being an English and art teacher, site sponsored the freshmen class and the National Honor Society. Mr. WEBB graduated from Ball State Teachers’ College. He taught history, govern- ment, and psychology. He was also the sophomore class sponsor. Mrs. WOLGAMUTH received an A .B. degree from Indiana University. Besides teaching mathematics, she was sponsor of the sophomore class. Mr. YOUNG studies at North- ern State Teachers' College and Huron College receiving his Music degree. He taught band and chorus. RUTH WOLGAMUTH WALLACE YOUNG DAN BAILEY BAA 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 1; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Cross County 1,2,3,4. DALE A. BAKER BAA 4; FFA 3, President 3; Yearbook 4; Dairy Judging 3; Forestry Judging 1,2; Livestock Judging 3. JAMES MONROE BENSON BAA 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2, Sec- retary 3, President 4; FFA 3; SES, Parliamentarian; Nat- ional Honor Society 3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; School Paper 3; Yearbook 4; Basket- ball 1,2,3; Softball 1,2,3; Cross Country 3; Dairy Judging 2; Land Judging 2,3,4; Class President 4. Seniors JAMES EDWARD FICKLE BAA 1,2,3,4; SES; Library 3,4; Yearbook 4; Junior Play; Pro- jection Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4, President 4; Basketball 1, 3; Baseball 3,4. JANE ANN FRY SSS 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,4; School Paper 3; Library 2,3,4. SANDRA SUE GALLOWAY SSS 1; GAA 2,3,4, Secretary 4; Library 2,3; Yearbook 4; Chor- us 1,2,3. DAVID RICHARD COOK BAA 1,2,3,4; FFA 3,4. LYNN N. DAUGHERTY BAA 1,2,3,4; Projection Club 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3; Track 2. DEAN DAWSON BAA 1,2,4; FFA 3,4; Treasurer 3; Yearbook 4; Camera Club 1,4, Vice President 1; Project- ion Club 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2; Livestock Juding 1,2,3; Poultry Egg Judging 1. LLOYD W. HARDY BAA 1,2,3,4; FFA 3, Vice President 3; School Paper 4; Library 4; Yearbook 3,4; Jun- ior Play; Camera Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Livestock Judg- ing 1,2,3,4; Class President 1; Class Vice President 4; Project- ion Club 2,3,4. SHELBY JEAN HARDY SSS 1; GAA 2,3,4; Library 3,4; Yearbook 4; Chorus 1,2,3. DONALD D. HEINY School Paper 3,4, Assistant Editor 4; library 3; Yearbook 4; Junior Play. NAOMI HENRY SSS 3,4; GAA 1,2,4, Treasurer 4; SES; Library 4; Yearbook 4; Student Council 1,2,4, Treas- urer 1,4; Cheerleader 3,4. VIRGINIA HOOD SSS 1,2,3,4; GAA 1; School Paper 3,4, Editor 4; library 3; Yearbook 4. MARILYN KAY HOUSE SSS 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4; GAA 1.2.3.4, Secretary 2, Vice President 4; SES, Vice Presi- dent; National Honor Society 3.4, Secretary 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Junior Play; Chorus 1,2 . Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Class Treasurer 3,4. NEDRA LA RRISON SSS 1,2,3,4; GAA 1; SES; Li- brary 3; Yearbook 4; Junior Play; Student Council 3, Secretary 3; Chorus 1; Fresh- man Cheerleader. DARLENE LESHER SSS 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; GAA 1,2,3, Secretary 3; SES, Treas- urer; National Honor Society 3,4, Vice President 4; School Paper 4; Yearbook 4; Junior Play; Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Class Secretary 2,3; Class Reporter 4. KAREN SUE MILLION SSS 1,2,3,4; SES; Library 3; Yearbook 4; Freshman Cheer' leader; Class Treasurer 1. RONNIE D. KISTLER SES. WAYNE E. KNIGHT BAA 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 2; Projection Club 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2. SHERRILL LEE KRANING SSS 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3, Pres- ident 4; GAA 1,2,3,4, President 3,4; SES, Secretary; National Honor Society 3,4, Treasurer 4; School Paper 3,4; Library 4; Yearbook 4; Junior Play; Cam- era Club 3; Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4, President 3; Cheer- leader 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 1,4; Class Vice President 2,3. NAOMI MARIE MILLS SSS 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4. MERLE WAYNE MEYERS BAA 1; SES; Basketball 1; live- stock Judging 1,2. THOMAS LEE NETHERCUTT BAA 1,2; Track 1,2. DANIEL L. NICE SES , President; National Honor Society 4; Yearbook 4; Student Council 2,3. ANNE ROBISON SSS 1,2,3,4; Secretary 2,3; School Paper 1; Yearbook 4; Class Reporter 1,3. PATRICIA ROPP SSS 1,2,3,4; GAA 1; School Paper 4; Library 4; Yearbook 4; Junior Play. ROBERT MILFORD STOUGHTON BAA 3,4; SES; Yearbook 4; Stu- dent Council 4; President ; Track 2,3,4; Cross Country 3,4. CECIL S. TEEL BAA 1,2,3; Camera Club 2; Projection Club 1,2; Track 1,2; Basketball 1; Yearbook 4; Vege table Judging 2. LAVONA DARLENE SHERMAN SES JERRY L. SPENCER BAA 1,2,3,4; FFA 3; Basketball 1; Student Manager 2; Dairy Judging 3; Land Judging 3,4. JERRY STILWELL BAA 1,2,3; Projection Club 2; Student Council 1. ROBERT E. TINKLE FFA 3,4, Secretary 3; Yearbook 4; Junior Play; Projection Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Dairy Judg- ing 3; Poultry Judging 2; Vege- table Judging 2. ALLEN JUNIOR WILLIAMS BAA 2; Library 4. FIRST ROW: B. Newcomb, Pres.; R. Miller, V. Pres. SECOND ROW: G. Barr, Stu. Council; D. Hastings, Sec.; H. Benson, Treas.; J. Etnier, Reporter; J. Lind, Stu. Council. THIRD ROW: B. Berkshire, J. Berkshire, V. Bible, C. Bonnell, S. DePoy. FOURTH ROW: B. Dodt, W. Fairchild, D. Feltis, P. Floyd, D. Fry. FIFTH ROW: C. Gilsingei D. Gordon, J. Grafton, D. Hatton, M. Haynes. SIXTH ROW: R. Hoff, J. Holcomb, L. James, K. Knebel, D. Kunt 12 SECOND ROW: M. Mansfield, R. Mclntirc, J. McKinney, F. Nelhercutt, N. Nice. THIRD ROW: J. Osborn, F. Piercy, J. Piercy, E. Po orski, D. Fufahl. FOURTH ROW: P. Pufahl, J. Rhody, R. Robertson, B. Seariglu, D. Se- ward. FIFTH ROW: G. Shafer, D. Smith, L. Stover, J. Swartzell, G. Watts. SIXTH ROW: V. Weaver, J Wisely, E. Zech. 13 FIRST ROW: E. DePoy, Pres.; J. Berry, V. Pres. SECOND ROW: J. Hendryx, Stu. Council; B. Kaply, Sec.; S. Mil ler, Treas.; M. Wade, Stu. Council; K. Alder. THIRD ROW: B. Bailey, P. Boehme, J. Barr, J. Berkshire, V. Berk- shire. FOURTH ROW: T. Bish, W. Blackketter, F. Blickenstaff, B. Butler, J. Day. FIFTH ROW: P. DePoy, D. Dolph, N. Finger, J. Fry, J. Galloway. SIXTH ROW: L. Gray, J. Hale, L. Hayden, D. Haynes, L. Haynes. 14 FIRST ROW: B. Hinkle, B. Hombeck, G. Jackson, H. Kaley, J. LaDuct. SECOND ROW: L. Leach, D. Long, C. Martin, P. Mayhew, E. Merrick. THIRD ROW: D. Musall, R. Ploss, D. Pufahl, S. Risley, S. Robertson. FOURTH ROW: B. Ross, C. Rude, R. Sanders, N. Sehnepp, R. Sell. FIFTH ROW: R. Small, C. Smith, K. Stilwell, H. Straw, L. Tatman. SIXTH ROW: T. Thompson, G. Wallace, J. Webster, L. Webster, F. Williams. 15 FIRST ROW: R. Miller, Pres.; K. Martin, V. Pres. SECOND ROW: K. Seward, Stu. Council; D. Cook, Sec.; S. Gaines, Treas.; R. Miller, Stu. Council; M. Badovinac. THIRD ROW: R. Baker, M. Banter, M. Berkshire, C. Bird, T. Bish. FOURTH ROW: R. Blount, J. Boehme, L. Brubaker, M. Campbell, J. Collins. FIFTH ROW: R. Costello, L. DeFord, K. Eikelbemer, B. Ellison, W. Erwin. SIXTH ROW: M. Harvey, S. Hicks, C. Hook, A. James, R. Kaply 16 a ] Fi y J ETa f r .J y K v v iff VJ t r 1 | � Ofc i lrfipi jrf!Pffinn «% '. A '■ k cs fc 1 V-X M rv r - -■A F fV A v [r At- A t ' IV a f jy Ap'W ( • { m rr jP j vi k ’ -.j . a A t A ■ (fkT -e- i J FIRST ROWs J. Koske, M. Lind, R. McLean, B. Neff, L. Nethercutt. SECOND ROW; P. Nice, L. Oben, B. Perk- ins, D. Piercy, G. Piercy. THIRD ROW: S. Reames, M. Rhody, D. Roller, J. Ropp, N. Ross. FOURTH ROWs R. Sheppard, F. Smith, P. Smith, V. Sturgeon, H. Tabler. FIFTH ROWs B. Ulfers, P. Watts, J. Weese, E. Zeek. FIRST ROW: P. Smith, M. Rhody, J. Hale, D. Seward, R. Mclntire. SECOND ROW: R. Miller, K. Martin, R. Kaply, A. James, M. Harvey, R. Sheppard, L. Gray. THIRD ROW: J. Weese, J. Galloway, H. Tablet, D. Haynes, J. Rhody, Mr. Brown, J. Hendryx, J. Barr, J. Berry, Ray McLean, E. DePoy. B Team The B team's main purpose is to give the players more experience before advancing to the varsity squad. Some of these B team players became varsity members before the season ended. Because there was no freshman schedule, more freshman than usual dressed out for the B team games. The B team's record indicates the Bulldogs will have some tough teams in coming years, for they com- pleted the 1956-57 basketball season with a mark well over .500. 18 FIRST ROW; J. Hale, K. Lucas. SECOND ROW: R. Lesher, J. Holcomb, D. Pufahl, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, H. Benson, L. Gray, J. Berry. THIRD ROW: J. Rhody, J. McKinney, J. Hendryx, B. Newcomb, J. Berkshire, G. Barr, R. Miller, J. Barr, D. Haynes. A Team The 1956-57 Bulldog team made an outstanding showing and thrilled many fans. The Bulldogs, under the direction of Coach Russ Brown, won the Cass County Tourney by defeating four of the counties toughest teams. They lost only one game prior to the county tourney which was to Washington Township. The Bull- dogs avenged that loss by downing the Hatchets one point in the county tourney. Our team also won the Midwest Conference basketball title for the first time. Since the varsity squad was composed of underclass- men, they can anticipate a better 1957-58 season with plenty of height and experience. The scoring for the season was as follows: 67 Meadaryville 44 COUNTY TOURNEY 65 Tipton Twp. 50 R.C. 62 Twelve Mile 38 63 Lucerne 32 60 Galveston 41 83 Richland Centre 49 50 Washington Twp. 49 73 Brookston 39 60 Tipton Twp. 58 88 Flora 63 48 Washington Twp. 65 59 Camden 46 57 Fulton 37 60 Monon 55 88 Kentland 45 75 Wolcott 30 82 Monticello 55 Star City 78 Francesville 63 Eastern 81 Young America 20 Brook 19 Mr. Brown Compliments Kenny Ronnie Cass County changed from softball to baseball for the 1956 summer activities. The teams used the round- robin schedule to determine the county baseball champs. Russ Brown and his Bulldogs excelled the .500 mark by winning 6 and losing 4. They can look forward to a better year in 1957 since all of the boys were underclassmen. The scoring for the '56 baseball season was as follows: 4 Concerse 5 2 Washington Township 4 4 Francesville 14 10 New Waverly 7 5 Lucerne 2 1 Monon 0 29 Young America 2 3 Twelve Mile 4 9 Camden 6 6 Galveston 5 FIRST ROW: W. Blackketter, R. Lesher, J. Hendryx, Mr. Brown, L. Gray, D. Pufahl. SECOND ROW: R. Hoff, H. Benson, D. Feltis, J. Fickle, D. Seward, J. Hale. THIRD ROW: R. Costello, J. Holcomb, K. Kneb- el, G. Barr, J. Berkshire, W. Newcomb. 22 Cross Country is growing in popularity among coaches because it helps condition boys for the basketball sea- son as well as other interscholastic sports. Royal Center's cross country runners gained top honors in the first Cass County cross country meet. Letter winners were: Darrell Pufahl and Jerry Berkshire. Bill Newcomb, Dan Bailey, Gene Barr, and Harry Benson were repeat lettermen. County meet at Logansport Conference at Monticello Royal Center 39 Monon 34 Washington Township 52 Royal Center 57 Lucerne 74 Fowler 64 Wolcott 66 Royal Center's 1955-56 track team topped the field in both the Cass County and Midwest Conference track meets. Bill Newcomb was the only medal winner in the conference meet, but there were enough second and third place decisions acquired by Royal Center to give them victory. FIRST ROW: D. Pufahl, R. Lesher, R. Stoughten, H. Benson, J. Holcomb. SECOND ROWs J. McKinney, W. Newcomb. G. Barr, Mr. Brown, J. Berkshire, D. Bailey, R. Miller. 23 Cheerleaders SHERRILL Compliments of BARR'S ORCHARD WEBSTER'S STORE LAKE CICOTT KAREN NAOMI DONNA 26 ✓ Compliments of HEENOLD'S ROYAL Organizations CENTER HOC MARKET Our musical organizations experienced an improvement under the direction of our new leader, Mr. Wallace Young. Several of these musical students entered the solo andthe ensemble contests, both district and state. The band marched in four parades--the State Fair, Royal Center Fair, Veterans' Day Parade, and the United Funds Parade. The chorus helped make the PTA Christmas program possible by providing special music. Also they developed a sextet which became active in both the school and the com- munity. The band and chorus participated in the County Music Festival at Logansport. Darlene Pufahl served as the drum majorette and she was assisted by Lynne Webster, Dixie M us all, Darrell Dolph, Mary June Zeek, and Jill Snider. These majorettes added to the band when they appeared with them in parades and at the basketball games. FIRST ROW: N. Finger, J. Fry, L. Leach, L. Hayden, M. Harvey, J. Galloway, W. Blackketter, J. Day, R. Kaply, R. Costello, R. Sell. SECOND ROW: R. Stoughten, J. McKinney, R. Mclntire, R. Lesher, F. Piercy, R. Miller, J. Benson, L. Hardy, Mr. Brown, D. Pufahl, H. Benson, H. Tabler, T. Thompson, L. Gray, R. Shep- pard, L. Brubaker. THIRD ROW: R. Blount, L. DeFord, W. Erwin, T, Bish, R. Miller, A. James, R. Baker, K. Stilwell, D. Seward, J. Hale, R. Small, J. Koske, P. Smith, M. Rhody, M. Campbell, R. Ploss. FOURTH ROW: K. Martin, L. Haynes, J. Etnire, D. Feltis, J. Weese, F. Nethercutt, L. Stover, R. Hoff, P. Floyd, W. Knight, D. Dawson, E. Fickle, E. DePoy, E. Zech, J. Ropp, R. McLean. FIFTH ROW: D. Baker, D. Haynes, J. Holcomb, K. Lucas, J. Berry, R. Miller, J. Rhody, K. Knebel, J. Berkshire, D. Bailey, G. Barr, B. New- comb, L. Daugherty, J. Hendryx, J. Spencer, N. Schnepp, J. Barr, G. Wallace, B. Bailey, R. Cook. Intramural Club The purpose of this organization is to promote athletic activity in both noon hours. Mr. Brown, sponsor of this organization, appointed intramural basketball and volleyball captains and they in turn chose their team members. Tournaments were played and individual trophies were given to the league and tourna- ment winners. The officers for the year are: James Benson, President; Lloyd Hardy Vice President; Harry Benson, Secretary; Darrell Pufahl, Treasurer; Mr. Brown, Sponsor. 28 Girls’ Athletic Association The girls who belonged to this association, a state organization, participated in several athletic activi- ties. During the noon periods or after school, these girls could have been found bowling or playing volley ball, volley deck tennis, or basketball. Some of the girls, with the points they earned by playing these games, won state awards. The officers for the year were: President, Sherrill Kraning; Vice President, Marilyn House; Secretary, Sandra Galloway; Treasurer, Naomi Henry; Reporter, Malinda Mansfield; Sponsor, Mrs. Hiatt. FIRST ROW: B. Perkins, M. Mansfield, N. Henry, S. Galloway, S. Kraning, Mrs. Hiatt, M. House, S. Layne, B. Berkshire, J. Lind, B. Dodt, D. Fry, J. Piercy. SECOND ROW: M. Lind, J. Wisely, B. Hinkle, V. Sturgeon, D. Piercy, S. Gaines, C. Rude, D. Hastings, D. Smith, C. Smith, W. Fairchild, K. Alder. THIRD ROW: K. Eikelberner, P. DePoy, M. Berkshire, C. Bird, S. Miller, G. Jackson, H. Straw, S. Robertson, K. Seward, M. Wade, C. Martin, S. Risley. FOURTH ROW: J. Fry, M. Badovinac, P. Nice, D. Dolph, S. Hardy, C. Gil- singer, D. Pufahl, F. Smith, N. Ross, S. Hicks, E. Pozorski, J. Ogbom, B. Searight. Compliments of MOSER DRUG STORE 29 FIRST ROW: K. Lucas, G. Barr, E. Zech, Mr. Hamjrton, J. Barr, J. Hendryx, J. Berry, D. Baker, R. Cook. SECOND ROW: R. Blount, R. Sheppard, E. Merrick, J. Weese, J. Etnier, G. Wallace, N. Schnepp, R. Hoff, L. Hardy, V. Berkshire, J. Fry. THIRD ROW: R. McLean, H. Tabler, R. Lesher, J. Benson, D. Dawson, R. Tinkle, D. Feltis, M. Nice, R. Sell, G. Piercy. Future Farmers of America This organization is open to all vocational agriculture students. Its main purpose is to teach boys to be- come leaders in their community. The local FFA chapter endeavored to carry on projects that would benefit the community or help needy people. Some of the projects were: selling fire extinguishers and gathering contributions for CARE. They met once a month with Mr. Hampton, the local Agriculture teacher, as their advisor. The officers for this year were: President, Gene Barr; Vice President, Kenny Lucas; Secretary, Edwin Zech; Treasurer, Jon Berry; Chaplain, Merle Nice; Sentinel, Jack Hendryx; Adult Advisor, Mr. Hampton. 30 Judging Teams These boys made up the Land, Grain, and Hay Judging Teams. The Land Judging Team was composed of Ronnie Hoff, Jon Berry, Jerry Spencer, Jerry Barr, Jack Hendryx, and James Benson. They placed sixth in the county. The Grain and Hay Judging Team consisted of Earl Merrick, Robert Sell, Jon Berry, Gene Wallace and Jerry Barr who placed thirteenth in the county contest. Mary Jane Wade, Shirley Miller, and Barbara Berkshire, the participants of a Vegetable Judging Team who are not pictured below, placed ninth in district competition. They were then eligible to enter the state contest at Auburn where they placed fourteenth. FIRST ROW: R. Hoff, E. Merrick, R. Sell, J. Berry. SECOND ROW: J. Benson, J. Spencer, J. Hendryz, J. Barr, G. Wallace. 31 FIRST ROW: N. Larrison, P. Ropp, A. Robison, D. Lesher, S. Kraning, Mrs. Key, V. Bible, M. Horne, G. Shafer, V. Hood, K. Million. SECOND ROW: D. Dolph, S. DePoy, D. Musall, L. Tatman, M. Lind, S. Reames, B. Hinkle, C. Rude, J. Collins, D. Hastings, R. Sanders, J. Fry. THIRD ROW: J. Webster, M. Berkshire, G. Watts, L. Webster, S. Miller, G. Jackson, H. Straw, D. Pufahl, K. Seward, M. Wade, C. Martin, S. Risley. FOURTH ROW: B. Ross, J. Grafton, M. Haynes, L. James, B. Berkshire, D. Fry, M. Mansfield, B. Dodt, J. Lind, K. Baker, N. Henry. Sunshine Society The Sunshine Society of 1956-57 consisted of Approximately forty-five active members under the ad- visor, Mrs. Key. A formal initiation was held during which five new members were initiated into the Society. The club delivered Thanksgiving baskets to the needy and contributed to the Riley Fund. Two highlights of the year were the Sweethearts' Ball and the Christmas party. Many attended the district and state conventions. Meetings were held monthly under the direction of the following officers: Pres- ident, Sherrill Kraning; Vice President, Vera Bible; Recording Secretary, Darlene Lesher; Correspond- ing Secretary, Glenda Shafer; Treasurer, Marilyn House; Song Leader, Helen Straw. 32 National Honor Society The students in this society were selected by the national standards for membership: character, scholar- ship, leadership and service. There were eight new members initiated into the society during an im- pressive formal ceremony held in the gymnasium for the faculty and the parents of this honor group. A money raising project for the year was selling booster pins and beanies for the sectional tournament. Another project for the National Honor Society was sponsoring the Easter convocation for the student body. The officers were two-year members of the society: President, James Benson; Vice President, Darlene Lesher, Secretary, Marilyn House; Treasurer, Sherrill Kraning, and Miss Virginia Tincher, Spon- sor. FIRST ROW: J. Benson, S. Kraning, M. House, Miss Tincher, D. Lesher, B. Newcomb. SECOND ROW: J. Lind, V. Bible, J. Grafton, J. Etnier, M. Nice, R Benson, D. Nice. 33 FIRST ROW: Jane Fry, Pat Ropp, Lloyd Hardy, Mrs. Key, Eddie Fickle, Bob Bailey, Naomi Henry. SEC- OND ROW: Connie Gilsinger, Vera Bible, Joyce Grafton, Leona James, Sherrill Kraning, Shelby Hardy. Librarians Any leisure time was spent in the library. If you needed an exciting mystery, a romance, a historical novel, a biography or some science fiction, the librarians ably assisted you in selecting your book. They also checked out encyclopedias, reference books, and magazines to aid you with your school work. These volunteers were a pleasant addition to our busy library. 34 Student Council This organization gives our students the opportunity to have a voice in governing themselves. Each class is represented by one boy and one girl who are elected along with the class officers to serve on the council for one year. Beside their part in self-government, the student council sponsored several other projects. This year they made possible the purchase of a record player for the school. The election of cheerleaders and the initiation of freshmen students were conducted by the council. The Christmas decorations in our halls were arranged through the stu- dent council. They also sponsored the Christmas dance and several informal dances following the basketball games. FIRST ROW: Naomi Henry, Judy Lind, Mary Jane Wade, Karen Seward. SECOND ROW: Bob Stoughton, Gene Barr, Mr. Sparks, Jack Hendryx, Ronnie Miller. 35 FIRST ROW: M. Mansfield, P. Ropp, D. Heiny, Mrs. Key, V. Hood, G. Shafer, L Hardy, B. Newcomb. SEC- OND ROW: D. Lesher, S. Kraning, C. Martin, M. Wade, D. Pufahl, B. Berkshire, J. Barr, J. Etnier, E. Zech. School Paper Publishing the school paper every three weeks was the job of this group. It is the duty of the staff to find, write and edit enough good copy for each issue of the school paper, to write the headlines and make up an attractive newspaper for the students of Royal Center High School to read. Key positions on the staff of the Center Chatter were held as follows: Virginia Hood, editor; Don Heiny, feature editor; Lloyd Hardy, sports editor; Edwin Zech, mimeoscope; Glenda Shafer and Sherrill Kraning, editorials. Many other students contributed help during the year. 36 FIRST ROW: S. Hardy, S. Kraning, D. Lesher, Mrs. Key, L. Hardy, M. House, J. Benson, S. Galloway. SEC - OND ROW: J. Grafton, A. Robison, E. Fickle, C. Teel, B. Newcomb, D. Dawson, B. Tinkle, D. Baker, D. Heiny, B. Stoughton. THIRD ROW: N. Henry, V. Hood, P. Ropp, V. Bible, G. Shafer, K. Million, D. Nice, R. Kistler, N. Larrison. Yearbook Staff An entirely different yearbook has been presented to you as a result of changing to the American Year- book Company. The Editor, Marilyn House, and the Assistant Editor, Sherrill Kraning, spent many hours planning the yearbook. Editors, subscription sellers, advertising agents, photographers, and many other helped in the production of the Periscope. The contributions made by the students, friends and mer- chants of surrounding territories helped to make the best book possible. 37 FIRST ROW: Nedra Larrison, Sherrill Kraning, Darlene Lesher, Miss Tincher, Daniel Nice, Marilyn House, Lavonna Sherman. SECOND ROW: Naomi Henry, Karen Million, Merle Myers, James Benson, Eddie Fickle, Bob Stoughton, Ronnie Kistler. Senior English Society The Senior English Society’s purpose is to further interest in English and to better understand and practice parliamentary procedure. This purpose was carried out very nicely under the leadership of the presi- dent, Danny Nice. Of course, there were other activities among the society's functions. One of these was the conducting of the an- nual Christmas program. A campaign was held for the election of of- ficers, speeches were made, and posters were displayed. The society also enjoyed two parties during the year. 38 Projection Club Our educational movies could not have been shown without this or- ganized group. These boys joined the club on a volunteer basis and they were required to maintain a C” average. The new members were trained in the manipulation of projectors and the screen by the older boys and their sponsor, Mr. Tansey. The officers for the year were: President, Jerry McKinney: Vice President, Harry Benson; Treasurer, Bob Tinkle; Secretary, Lloyd Hardy. FIRST ROW: Millard Rhody, Harry Benson, Jerry McKinney, Mr. Tansey, Bob Tinkle, Lloyd Hardy, Ronnie Miller. SECOND ROW: Bill Blackketter, Leonard Gray, Eddie Fickle, Lynn Daugherty, Dean Dawson, Wayne Knight, Kenny Knebel, Ronnie Hoff, John Etnire. 39 ’’Going Places” Wilbur Maxwell.... Hercules Nelson . . . , Betty Lou Maxwell. . Bernadine Smith . . . Connie Maxwell . . . . Mr. Maxwell........ Mrs. Maxwell....... Mrs. Brown......... Mr. Brown.......... Grandmother Maxwell Grandfather Maxwell. Aunt Mary.......... Mr. Hinkley........ , . . . . Carl Sell . . Ivan Spencer . . . Mary Conn . . . Jean Lucas . . Sonya Parker . Kenny Webster . Delores Pufhal . Violet DePoy Robert Hoffman . Phyllis Sanders . . . Donnie Barr . . Phyllis Bucks . . Galen Shafer 42 Off the Track Mr. John Morgan..................... Silas Dobbins..................... Flickie Nelson.................... Betty Phillips.................... Joan Parker....................... Mrs. Guarino...................... Antonia Guarino................... Bill Lindsay...................... Mr. Oscar Pozenby................. Willie Woodson.................... Evalina Bumpass................... Mrs. Reginald Vanderventer.......... Miss Pidgie McDougal.............. 43 .... Edwin Zech . . . . Jim Holcomb ........Judy Lind . . . . Beverly Dodt . . Donna Hastings . . . Deanna Smith ......Judy Wisely ......Jack Rhody ......Merle Nice . . . . Daryl Seward Malinda Mansfield . . . Joyce Grafton . Connie Gilsinger 44 Sweetheart’s Ball Sweetheart’s Heaven 45 King and Queen Duke and Duchess Junior-Senior Prom 46 FIRST ROW: Charles Schroder, Linda Long, Jean Lucas, Shirley Trapp, Mary Conn, Nancy Brown, Jeannette Elliott, Phyllis Sanders, Arleen Ogbom, Linda Anders, Richard Smith. SECOND ROW: Marjorie Watts, Aletha Wallace, Theresa Casper, Leota Weaver, Carol Hohman, Betty Boose, Violet DePoy, Frieda Hudson, Virginia Zech, Phyllis Bucks, Doris Smith. THIRD ROW: Ivan Piercy, Kip Beecher, Richard Bums, Bill Thomson, Carl Sell, Ivan Spencer, Paul Barr, Jack Kistler, Galen Shafer, Gordon Teel, Nancy Beckley. FOURTH ROW: Donnie Barr, Robert Hoffman, Daniel Logan, Kenneth Webster, Richard Fry, Tom Funk, Donald Berkshire, James Musall, Betty Wolfe, Delores Pufhal, Ruth Kelly, Sonya Parker. Class of 1956 And all the bustle of departure--sometimes sad, sometimes intoxicating--just as fear or hope may be inspired by the new chances of coming destiny. Madame De Stael 47