Sabetha High School - Blue Jay Yearbook (Sabetha, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1957 volume:

THE BLUE JAY PUBLISHED BY SENIOR CLASS 1957 Sabetha High School Sabetha, Kansas FOREWORD Once again it is spring, the last one we shall spend in old SHS. Now graduation looms ahead of us, promising to end our high school days forever. These have been wonderful years, but all to soon these cherished moments will escape us. Then this 1957 edition of the Blue Jay will be to us a treasure chest, over-flowing with fond memories of school days. As we leaf through these pages, the familiar faces of teachers and friends will re-create for us these carefree days. Then shall the Blue Jay staff be rewarded with a deep satisfaction for their toil. —Seniors of '57 2 TO YOU We, the senior class, dedicate this l957,Bluejay, ------The future senior classes of SHS. As we journey into the wide blue yonder, the memories so dear and close to us are those of high school. But these are over now; and we are thinking of the future, a bit uncertain and frightened. We look back, our eyes meeting the new classes. Here we find an example for us. They are not uncertain or frightened but ambitious and full of enthusiasm. And so it is, perhaps in gratitude that we dedicate this yearbook to YOU. 3 CHARLES DAY MISS PAT SWIERCINSKY LEE NORRIS General Science... Biology... Chemistry... Kays Sponsor... Freshman Sponsor. Vocal Music...Mixed Ensemble...Girls Glee Club. Athletic Director... S-Club... Industrial Arts.. .Freshman Sponsor. MRS. REBA UNRUH Algebra...Girls Riysical Educa- tion. .. G. A. A.... Sophomore Sponsor. NORMAN BAKER MISS SYLIVA EPLER American History...World History...Con- stitution. .. S-Club... Junior Sponsor... Assistant Basketball Coach. Vocational Homemaking... F. H. A... Kayettes Sponsor. MISS JOYCE STUERMER English... Library... Kayettes Sponsor... Junior Sponsor. FRANK HACKLER Vocational Agriculture... F. F. A.... Sophomore Sponsor. MRS. PEGGY NORRIS Typing... Shorthand... Secretar- ial Practice...School Paper... Jay Jay Sponsor. RAY HARRIS Assistant Football and Track Coach... S-Club Sponsor. MISS RHODA ROBINSON English... Latin... School Paper... Senior Sponsor... Annual. LEWIS JOHNSON Band... Boys Glee Club... Senior Play. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sept. 4. School starts— Students flock back to school feeling a tinge of excitement. What will this year bring? Locker doors bang, old friends slap each other on the back, and every face carries a smile- all reflect the jovial mood. Sept. 21. First football game—this is it! After what seemed like endless days of practice the team will really get some action. The Seneca Trojans bow once again to the Blue and White. Sept. 28. Sabetha VS. Centralia. Now the football season is rolling full speed. The Blue Jays rolled over Centralia too. Oct. 5. The Troy Trojans were the third team to find that Sabetha was tough. Oct. 12. Homecoming is a wonderful and happy time. The queen, the dance, gay decorations and a victorious football team kept everyone in high spirits at old SHS. Oct. 19. Disaster! Oct. 26. The Holton Wildcats overpowered the Blue Jay team after a furious battle. Oct. 30. Sabetha VS. Wathena—A combination of mud, rain and a determined team threw the Jays for one- point loss. Oct. 31 . Beautiful queen candidates and colorful bands provided scenery for a fine Halloween parade— Hiawatha's thirty-ninth. Nov. I—2. While our teachers were called away to teachers' convention, we played for two days. Nov. 9. Sabetha VS. Effingham. It would be hard indeed to remember when Effingham did not field a good football team and this year was no exception. The Jays bowed after a hard fought game. Nov. 16. The football game with Frankfort marked the end of the football season. Glancing around the dressing room at the team preparing for the game we see the silent seniors, who will never play foot- ball at SHS again. This was their last game and they ended their season with victory. Nov. 22-23. Thanksgiving—More vacation. The school took on weight. Nov. 30. The junior play was a big night for the junior class. Their play will be remembered as one of the best. ' °c 1 secfe-;Vs voCr °e Qe -' ;x ev ®r der ’ ,}udJ s e ,,Ae � -f at'0, a «'■■' « gV ef ’ _ e i c01 1°; )S5'“ ee cV'' '3 y s °v:e' a r-.v s® nec- � ve • • rvO. °- VVi--'- I ’ v, d te®0 YlVvic £i.re „c V0 afX®a6v ®V a d eV d'A ?i ?arV t ° 9® 1 The student council, governing body of the school, this year is headed by Judy Newlin, President; Mary Deaver, vice president; and Janis Wittmer, secretary. Throughout the year it has sponsored a variety of lyceum programs, dances, and assembly programs. The Christmas Dance was the big social event of the first semester and was sponsored by the council; Marjorie Flott was chosen by popular vote to portray the new personality on the high school campus. Miss Mistletoe; she reigned in splendor during the dance. As an educational benefit to the school the council sponsored a film which featured the culture of Russia and was shown to the entire student group at an assembly. Another highlight under the guidance of the student council was a meeting of the junior and senior classes with alumni who were attending college. Questions of the pupils concerning college life were answered by the representatives of the colleges. C£ io | 3 d .. v® .ivo -v. v srA at' e vie-e , e JL oV Vc-' 0%. S T -r- k o 5 ° d,.nc M'' a otr«: vl° rv o'a lsr :X,V ct V ... — TOP ROW: Eugene Bockerstette, Johnnie Fish, Clarence Estle, Mary Rokey, Robert Marthaler, Linda Locher, Willa Jean Metzger, Janice Stoldt. FOURTH ROW: Roger Aberle, Stephen Sallee, Charles Wells, Janice Aberle, Jerry Cox, Linda Wenger. Sara Robinson, Betty Bell. THIRD ROW: Everett Harter, Ted Ruse, James Jellison, Karla Miller, Steven Clark, Jacalynn Lortscher, Jeanette Stoldt, Shirley Kessler. SECOND ROW . Ronald Brooks, David Flentie, Karen Hamilton, Lonnie Fletchall, Phyllis Thiemann, Maurveen Belghtel, Dorothy Mishler. FIRST ROW: Elaine Aeschliman, Robert Lehmann, Patricia Greene, James Deaver, Sandra Stauffer, Eugene Herrmann, Ruth Okeson, Robert Deaver. THE YOUNGEST Victorious all the way. Aren’t we cute? Looks interesting. In September of 1956 fifty-four shy and timid freshmen entered SHS. Our first day was fright- ening. The upperclassmen scared us at first, but we soon found out they were human, too. In a short time we were a part of the friendly classes, the noisy halls, the joking horseplay of the boys, or the merry laughter and secret whisperings of the girls. Our names soon appeared on music programs and honor rolls; our basketball team suffered on defeats With anticipation, we looked forward to every game, dance, party, and program; and tried our best to make each a success. One short year full of fond memories, but three more to look forward to. TOP ROW: Mildred Nelms, David Stalder, Byford Heiniger. FOURTH ROW: Beverly Inglis, John Ehlers, Garland (peorge. THIRD ROW: Billie Walz, Fred Fulton, James Metzger, SECOND ROW: Rita Tibbetts, Richard Moorhead, Wayne Aeschliman. FIRST ROW: Judy Jones, Mike Lanning, Garland Morris. BLUE JAYS CLASS OFFICERS President . . . .Linda Locher Vice-president . . Mary Rokey Secretary-treasurer............. Greenhorns at work. Janice Aberle Student council. David Flentie Program chairman . Roger Aberle TOP ROW: Clarence Hayes, Gale Epple, Melvin Wiltz, Bill Mishler, Larry Bailey, Richard McQuillen, Ramon Aberle, Donald Ryland, FOURTH ROW: Eleanor Buchholz, Shari Bailey, Elsie Elliott, Arlin Tawzer, Darryl Thompson, Julia Ackerman, Arlene Strahm, James Boltinghouse, Rose Ann Moorhead, THIRD ROW: Linda Close, Delores Metzger, Gary Boyer, Judy Meyer, Stephen Ireland, Dorothy Rockwell. SECOND ROW: Charlene Humfeld, Janice Clark, Charlene Strahm, Gary Sawyer, Ann Jellison, Lyle Baskett, Joyce Shump, Galen Weick, Carol Grimm. FIRST ROW: Shirley Robinson, Robert Ostertag, Nancy Studer, Larry Kistner, Anna Brezina, James Miller, Rosalie Gilbert, Allen Rokey TWO YEAR Cheerleader of the year! Oh, what a fool! We know the ropes now. For the sophomores, these have been two wonderful years. We have acquired that feeling of being upper classmen already. The next two years will see us in the spotlights in sports, plays, assemblies, and music. But when we are spending our last days in SHS, we know that our sophomore year will be remembered as one of the best. TOP ROW: Lavcta Grimm, Ronald Bestwick, Harold Hylton. FOURTH ROW: Albert Beyer, Alice Marthaler, Jerry Kellenberger, THIRD ROW: Gene Chandler, Eddie Jones, Nancy Norrie. SECOND ROW: Norman Barringer, Larry Beer, Virginia Mishler. FIRST ROW: Linda Jones, Robert Tanking, Helen Shaw, BLUE JAYS CLASS OFFICERS President . James Boltinghouse Vice-president . . Shari Bailey Secretary-treasurer. Judy Meyer Student Council. .Nancy Studer Program Chairman.............. Charlene Strahm Elton Aberle Orville Bailey, Richard Baskett Ronnie Bennett Lyle Campbell Roy Elliott Ernie Hartman Kay Hatz Judy Humphrey Johnny Jackson Jr. Errol Landman Virginia Lichty Judy Lortscher Geraldine McKee FUTURE SOPHISTICATES Johnny McKee Dana McKenny The fall of '57 will find our class ready to assume the roll of seniors. Outstanding football, basketball, and track stars, musicians, cheer- leaders, queen attendants, and honor students make up our well-rounded group. Larry Parii Ronny Payne Roger Popkess Donna Porter Raymond Ralston Sally Ralston Andrea Rokey Janiece Schmidt Jeanne Shaw Carrol Stalcup OF SHS Our class play in November made the audience sit on the edge of their seats; in May, we showed the seniors the way to give a prom. It is with many grand memories that we look back on our junior year, but our last year looms ahead promising even better times. Come on, let's chastise them! CLASS OFFICERS President . . Janis Wittmer Vice-president .... Virginia Lichty Secretary-Treasurer John Jackson Student Council . . Elton Aberle Program Chairman . . . Andrea Rokey TOP ROW: Donald Ryland, Clarence Estle, Garland George, Bill Misliler, Larry Parli. THIRD ROW: Robert Lehmann, Stephen Sallee, Jim Miller, John Ehlers, David Flentie. SECOND ROW: Galen Weicke, Errol Landman, Elton Aberle, David Stalder, Bob Marthaler. FIRST ROW; Roger Popkess, Richard Baskett, Ronnie Bennett, Orville Bailey, Jr., Jim Boltinghouse. CONFERENCE STANDINGS 1956 Effingham W. 4 . L. 0 Per Cent .1000 Hiawatha 3 1 .750 Sabetha 2 2 .500 Horton 1 3 .250 Troy 0 4 .000 Wathena 2 1 .333 Wathena was not in league competiti for football this year as they did not play Effingham or Horton. LET S TAKE A THE 1956 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sabetha 6 Sts. Peter Paul 0 Sabetha 25 Centralia 7 Sabetha 45 Troy 0 Sabetha 33 Horton 0 Sabetha 6 Hiawatha 27 Sabetha 14 Holton 26 Sabetha 6 Wathena 7 Sabetha 6 Effingham 41 Sabetha 28 T6? Frankfort 0 108 Home Games TOP ROW: Albert Beyer, Ronald Brooks, THIRD ROW: Fred Fulton, Mr, Norris, Heatf coach, Mr, Harris, assistant coach. SECOND ROW: Jerry Kellenberger, Richard McQuillen, Bill Meyer, Fred Mayer. BOTTOM ROW: Richard Alderfer, Dennis Locher, Albert Lewis, James Steiner. GLIMPSE AT A SOLID TEAM Pads popping, whistles blowing, boys shout- ing, the 1956-57 football squad had returned to the gridiron. The opening whistle sent thirty- one Blue Jays into action, determined and full of school spirit. Coaches Lee Norris and Ray Harris never let their team forget that good sportsmanship comes before winning the game. A feeling of unity was evident in this squad whether ahead or behind. All of these good traits combined carried the Blue Jays through a satisfactory season, winning five games and losing four. Six senior boys played their last football game for the Blue Jays. They made the backbone for the team and their shoes will be hard to fill. LETTERMEN, Sally Ralston Grads enjoying the festivities of homecoming at their Alma Mater had to think back a long time to find a more successful Homecoming than this one of October 12. The weather was delightful—no rain, snow, or howling fall winds. The rousing lilt of band music, the cadence of the marchers, the colorful decorations all lent an inspiration, and no doubt put minds of students of other years in a nostalgic mood. During the half-time ceremony Mary Deaver was crowned queen by Butch Lewis. Her attendants were Sally Ralston and Virginia Lichty. Queen Mary and her attendants viewed the last half of the game from a gaily-decorated platform. But perhaps most important was the football victory itself. The Blue Jays were so fired-up that they handed Horton a glorious defeat. Following the game. Queen Mary officially opened the dance with her father. Grads were honored at the dance by a roll call of yesteryears. Queen Mary Deaver Virginia Lichty It Made Our Flesh Creep, Sent Shivers Down Our Spines, Made Our Hair Stand On End JUNIORS PRESENT HOBGOBLIN HOUSE ’ Misses Priscilla and Abagail Carter are peeved because their two nieces have fallen in love with two silly young nincompoops! They purchase the grim old Hobgood House in the foothills of the Ozarks and here in the seclusion of the mountains they plan a safe retreat where the girls shall not see their lovers for at least six months on penalty of being disinherited. And what a mess they get into—ghosts and ghostly doings everywhere . When things are at their height, the boys arrive—just in time to rescue the family from a desperate band of crooks. Not till then do Priscilla and Abagail relent. Darius Krupp Priscilla Carter Abagail Carter Marian Carter Jill Carter . Frank Harlow . Ernie Hartman . Donna Porter . Judy Lortscher . Janis Wittmer . Virginia Lichty . . Elton Aberle Jack Loring. . . Richard Baskett Susan Parkins . . Andrea Rokey Henry Goober. Roger Popkess Delilah Worts . . Jeanne Shaw Bluebeard Bronson. Carol I Stalcup Bill Wilkins. . . Johnny McKee Headless Phanton? CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec. 7. Sabetha VS. Powhattan—the bdsketbdll secson chdnged the complexicn of school completely for the sportsminded. The Blue Joys storted off right with o victory over Powhotton. Dec. 7. Tolent, tolent, tolent. The Koy ossembly wos soturoted with it. Dec. 14. Sobetho VS. Troy. Lots of school spirit helped the Blue Joys set o scoring record over the Trojons. Dec. 18. Sobetho VS. Holton. Dec. 19. Jolly old St. Nicholas, lean your ear this way; come out to our Christmas dance and watch us swing and sway. Miss Mistletoe was an added attraction at this, the merriest of dances. Martse Flott rode in the sleigh. Dec. 21. Christmas assembly. Everyone was put into a vacation mood by music from the band and vocal groups. Kayette dress up day helped make a handsome school. The Jays lost an exciting basketball game to Horton. Dec. 24 to Jan. 2. Christmas vacation. Oh Boy! Now we can catch up on our sleep. Jan. 2. College Day. The talks by the college students helped us to start studying again. Jan. 4. Sabetha VS. Hiawatha. We've got some tough competition lined up. Jan. II. Sabetha VS. Wathena. Jan. 15. Sabetha VS. Seneca—We win again! Jan. 18. Sabetha VS. Effingham. Jan. 24. Dental Inspection— Drop your jaw . Most of us had to see our dentist to put some teeth around our cavities. Jan. 25-29—Feb. I. The Jays encountered Troy, Centralia and Horton respectively, winning the first two and bowing to Horton. Feb. 6. Girls B.B.—Come on girls—Let's show those boys how to play basketball. Feb. 22. Big Six Play. The Old Lady Shows Her Medals . Feb. 27. District Basketball Tournament. It's time to sum up the basketball season . ALWAYS READY RICHARD BASKETT Junior guard One-Year letterman Lack of height was the problem the Blue Jays were faced with again this year. Hustle and the desire to win brought them into the winners' column in five of the sixteen games played. In conference play the Blue Jays won two and lost eight for fifth place. When District Tournament time rolled around, the Blue Jays were pitted against the Holton team that had chalked up two victories over the Jays in season BILL MEYER Senior forward Four-year letterman ROGER POPKESS Junior guard Two-year letterman JOHN EHLERS Freshman center letterman FOR ACTION pia . The Wildcats again proved tough and the Blue Jays were eliminated from the tourna- ment. Although the-won-and-lost records were not too impressive, every game was exciting and several games were lost by just a few points. Losing only three seniors through gradu- ation, the Blue Jays should be looking forward to next year with higher hopes. m JIM BOLTINGHOUSE Sophomore forward Two-year ietterman U DENNIS LACHER Senior guard Two-year Ietterman A r 'S s ALBERT LEWIS Senior guard Three-year Ietterman n ■ % A 1 ri vvI ERNIE HARTMAN Junior center Three-year Ietterman SMILING FACES SHOW LASTING SPIRIT The suspense kills me. Where's the team? CONFERENCE STANDINGS Wathena Won 9 Lost 1 Per Cent .900 Horton 9 1 .900 Hiawatha 6 4 .600 Effingham 4 6 .400 Sabetha 2 8 .200 Troy 0 10 .000 THE 1956-57 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE A B A B Sabetha 53 36 Powhattan 48 40 Sabetha 96 54 Troy 55 25 Sabetha 64 37 Holton 74 28 Sabetha 65 43 Horton 81 44 Sabetha 24 41 Hiawatha 39 50 Sabetha 53 50 Wathena 78 36 Sabetha 48 45 Sts. Peter Paul 31 44 Sabetha 43 40 Effingham 50 35 Sabetha 67 48 Troy 48 24 Sabetha 83 48 Centralia 57 31 Sabetha 50 47 Horton 75 45 Sabetha 48 52 Hiawatha 53 50 Sabetha 71 65 Wathena 78 40 Sabetha 66 56 Holton 76 53 Sabetha 45 32 Effingham 54 33 876 694 897 578 Home Games Is it a hit or miss? NO GREATER VOICES HEARD THAN The Jay Jays tried hard to live up to the name Pep Club . At Homecoming they did a dance routine with the band. During basketball season every girl was busy making poster, planning pep assem- blies, or performing in half-time cere- monies . A demerit system was added this year Any girl not following the requirements stated in the constitution received demerits. A-TEAM CHEERLEADERS Sally Ralston, Mary Deaver, Andrea Rokey, Karen Stapleton, Virginia Lichty THE KAY ROUNDUP The Kays take a trash can holiday. Talent was budding at the Kay assembly. KAY CABINET Bill Meyer.......................President James Steiner...............Vice president Albert Lewis.....................Treasurer Dennis Locher....................Secretary Roger Popkess .... Program chairman CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 12. The F.F.A. boys climaxed their year with a fine banquet. March 15. The musical festival preview assembly and night program served two purposes—enter- tainment and practice. March 19. Mr. Johnson's well-rounded chorus rewarded his efforts at the Big Six vocal music festival in Horton. March 22. Our Band rated with the best at the instrumental festival in Wathena. March 29. The Kayettes produced an assembly which was not easily forgotten. Seventy-five girls combined their talents and cooperation. The results were an exciting program full of color and variety— Beyond the Blue Horizon . April I. The girls and their mothers dining made a merry atmosphere at the Mother-Daughter banquet. April 9. The Jays fielded the best team at the first track meet of the year at Troy. April 16. The Hiawatha Indians equaled Jays but couldn't defeat them in the only meet held at Sabetha. April 19. The Ministerial Alliance presented some food for thought for our Easter assembly. April 26. The seniors encouraged attendance to their play Second Fiddle by giving skits in an assembly. BACK ROW: Ann Beer, Billie Walz, Betty Bell, Thurlene Bauman, Jeanette Stoldt, Dorothy Rockewell, Janice Stoldt, Dorothy Ryland. SECOND ROW: Jarry McKee, Mildred Nelms, Charlene Humfeld, Janice Aberle, Delores Metzger, Anna Brezina, Rosalie Gilbert, Laveta Grimm, Mrs. Unruh. FIRST ROW: Sandra Stauffer, Helen Shaw, Pearl Ellington, Marlene Bauman, Jeanne Shaw, Marie Henninger, Karen Mishler, Pat Wagner, SAID ATHLETICS 1 . True buddies. 2. Try jumping. 3. Nice pose, Virginia 4. Look at the pictures of Elvis 5. Looks like fun, but what is it? IS FOR BOYS G.A.A. OFFICERS President..................Marie Henninger Vice-president.................Jeanne Shaw Secretary-treasurer. . . Pearl Ellington Point system manager . . Marlene Bauman ON PARADE, THEY'RE NEAT AND SNAPPY BAND MEMBERS TROMBONES HORNS Karen Newlin BASS Judy Newlin Steve Ireland Nancy Norrie Albert Beyers Richard Baskett Alma Mathewson Rita Tibbets Jim Jellison Linda Locher Jeanne Shaw Carol Wurzbacher Jim Metzger Mary Rokey Robert Deaver SAXOPHONES FLUTES Mary Deaver Steve Sallee PICCOLO CORNETS Ted Ruse Thurlene Bauman Marlene Bauman Charles Baskett Ruth Okeson Sara Robinson Richard Ayers Linda Wenger Arlene Strahm OBOE Lyle Baskett Albert Lewis Charlene Strahm Elaine Aeschliman Nelda Brunner Marlene Locher Phyllis Thiemann James Deaver Dorothy Rockwell BASSOON BELL LYRE John Fish Shirley Robinson Judy Lortscher Alice Marthaler CLARINETS Janis Wittmer SNARE DRUMS Harrison Myers Janice Clark BASS CLARINET Marjorie Flott Gary Sawyer Linda Close Done Ida Arick Sally Ralston Carrol Stalcup Patty Greene Charlene Humfeld ALTO CLARINET BASS DRUM BARITONES Ann Jellison Donna Porter Pat Wagner Roger Popkess Willa Metzger Judy Jones Jacklyn Lortscher BASS VIOL TYMPANI Mike Lanning Rose Ann Moorhead 32 Delores Metzger Mary Masterson Every year the band marches at Lawrence, Kansas, for the annual Band Day football game. THE CLARINET QUARTETTE: Linda Close, Donelda Arick, Nancy Norric, and Ann Jellison. THE SAXOPHONE TRIO: Ted Ruse, Ruth Okeson, and Linda Wenger. Lewis Johnson, our band director, is considered They lead our band, tops by his students. OUR MUSIC GROUPS SERVE THE COMMUNITY Here is a department of our school that is outstanding throughout the year. To it we give deserved praise. The Sabetha High School band under the direction of Lewis Johnson, represents SHS at many events. Soon after the beginning of school each fall, the band journeys to the State Fair at Topeka, to the annual Band Day football game at Lawrence, the Annual Halloween Follies at Hiawatha and marches at every home game . Wintertime calls for their support at basketball games. Coring this period they also busy themselves with practice for the league and district music contests. In May, the Memorial day parade ends the school year activities. But this doesn't stop the band; they give concerts during the summer. Two groups of band members did extra work this year. Saxophone trio and the clarinet quartette worked hard on contest numbers. The trio received a one-rating and the quartette a three at the contest. The vocal half of the music department under the direction of Miss Pat Swiercinsky and Lewis Johnson equals the instrumental department activities. The mixed ensemble, a newly organized group of selected voices well represented SHS at the district music contest by receiving a one-rating which entitled them to go on to the state contest. The largest music group was the mixed chorus which was made up of volunteer voices. They performed at a local music program and at the league music contest at Horton. Girls glee club performed twice during the year; boys glee club just had a good time singing once a week at practice. The girls quartette and girls trio were two smaller groups who represented SHS with many performances. Solo work was outstanding this year. After a busy year full of activities, the music department takes a rest for the summer, but will return next year full of song and determination, Mixed Ensemble TOP ROW: Larry Bailey, Steve Ireland, Ramon Aberle, Richard Baskett, James Steiner. BOTTOM ROW: Ruth Okeson, Nancy Norrie, Dorothy Rockwell, Arlene Strahm, Judy Lortscher, Marjorie Flott, Mary Deaver, Janis Wittmer. (NOT SHOWN: Albert Lewis, Harrison Myers). Mixed Chorus Girls’ Glee Club Girls Quartette: Janis Witimer, Mary Deaver, Freshman trio: Janice Aberle, Ruth Okeson, Dorothy Rockwell, Nancy Norrie. Linda Locher, TOP ROW: Richard McQuillen, Robert Tanking, Bill Mishler, James Deaver, John Fish, Don Ryland, Larry Beer, Ronald Bestvick, James Metzger, Robert Lehmann. SECOND ROW: Ronnie Brooks, Melvin Wiltz, Roger Popkess, Virgil Wiltz, Steve Ireland, Larry Bailey, Clarence Estle, David Flentie, Roger Aberle, Coach Norris. FIRST ROW: Dan McKenny, Elton Aberle, Albert Lewis, James Boltinghouse, Ernie Hartman, Ramon Aberle, Garland George, Johx Bilers, Junior Bailey. Jays Surprise With Fine Track Showing At Meet Paced by their fine junior i sprint man. Daha McKenney. the Sabetha B 1 u e j a y s made their finest showing1 in many years at a conference track meet Friday by finishing second to Effingham. . The Effingham team used two record breaking performances by (their great hurdler. Rex Stucker, I as a springboard to scoring 69 % I points and repeating as the con- jference champions. Sabetha com- piled a total of 56 points to edge favored Hiawatha out of the run- , ner-up slot. Hiawatha finished with 51% points. Wathena was fourth with 40. Horton scored 12 and Troy 11. Following the completion of the I field events in the afternoon the (Jays had a total of only four I points while the strong Hiawatha I crew was leading the field with 34 points. However Sabetha carrftT back in the evening to turn in the outstanding team performance in the track events. Following is the summary of the meeting: High hurdles—1. Stuck- er. Effingham: 2. Jacobsen. Hia- watha: 3. Ireland. Sabetha: 4. Lee. Effingham: 5. Hanlan, Troy; time, • 14.9 (New record.) 100-yard dash—1. StucKer, r,i-1 fingham; 2. McKinney. Sabetha: 3. Boltinghouse. Sabetha: 4. Euler, Wathena: 5. Overton, Effingham; time, 10.5. Mile run—1. E. Aberle, Sabetha; 2. Wiltz.. Sabetha: 3. Ramsel. Wathena; 4. R. Aberle. Sabetha; 5. Sharp. Troy; time, 4:54.1. 880-yard relay—1. Sabetha. 2. Hiawatha; 3. Effingham, 4. Wa- thena; 5. Horton; time, 1:36. 440-yard dash—1, McKenney, Sabetha. 2, Hanlan, Troy; 3. Over- ‘ton. Effingham, 4. Chambers. Ef- fingham; 5. Lindsey, Hiawatha; time, 53 seconds. Low hurdles—1. Stucker, Ef- fingham: 2. Ireland, Sabetha; 3. J Lee. Effingham; 4. Ritter, Wath-1 ena; 5. Hanlan, Troy; time, 20.1 seconds. (New reconlL. I 880-yard run—1. Ham on, Ef- Ifingham: 2. Oliver, Effingham; '3. R. Aberle, Sabetha; 4. Gilpin, (Wathena; 5. Barnett, Effingham; time 2: 11.9. � Medley relay—1. Hiawatha; 2. Wathena: 3. Horton; 4. Sabetha; 5. Troy; time 4:03.9 (New record.) 220-yard dash—1. McKinney, Sa- betha: 2. Overton. Efingham; 3 Smith. Effingham: 4, Popkess. Sa- betha; 5. Brooks, Sabetha; time, 24 2. Mile relay—1. Effingham; 2. Sabetha; 3. Hiawatha: 4. Wath- ena; 5. Troy; time. 3:52. JaveLn—1. Miller, Wathena; 2. Michaels. Hiawatha; 3. Hallauer, Horton; 4. Lewis, Sabetha; 5. Craig. Hiawatha; distance, 161 feet . Broad jump—1, Jacobsen, Hia- watha; 2. Opseth. Wathena; 3. Chambers. Effingham: 4. Euler, Wathena: 5. Hartman. Sabetha; distance, 19 feet. 11 inches Discus—l. Michaels, Hiawatha; 2. Miller, Wathena; 3. Groh, Wa- thena; 4. Kearney, Effingham; 5. Boltinghouse, Sabetha; distance, 146 feet, V« inch. (New record.) STEVE IRELAND DANA McKENNEY Two-year letterman ELTON ABERLE Three-year letterman Three-year letterman ■i - ROGER POPKESS First-year letterman JAMES BOLTING HOUSE Two-year letterman RONNIE BROOKS First-year letterman 37 ERNIE HARTMAN Tliree-year letterman BUTCH LEWIS Three-year letterman MELVIN WILTZ One-year letterman RAMON ABERLE First-year letterman LARRY BAILEY First-year letterman TOP ROW: Larry Bailey, Melvin Wiltz, Ramon Aberle, Roger Aberle, Ronnie Brooks, Jr. Bailey. Elton Aberle, Albert Beyer, John Ehlers, Coach Norris. SECOND ROW: Steve Ireland, Ernie Hartman, Roger Popkess, Ronnie Bennett, Jim Boltinghouse, Jerry Kellenberger. Virgil Wiltz, Dana McKenny, Fred Fulton. FIRST ROW: Richard Alderfer, Bill Meyer, Dennis Locher. Albert Lewis, Jim Steiner, Richard Baskett, Raymond Ralston. HEROES IN THE SHS HALLS ORVILLE BAILEY Two-year letterman ’---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIRGIL WILTZ CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 3. Big Six Track Meet. The Blue Jays put all of their training to work, to cop second place in the new Big Six League . May II. Awards Assembly. Now our year's efforts are totaled and we are awarded accordingly. May 19. Baccalaureate. The seniors begin to play the part of graduates. May 20. Senior Assembly. Some laughter, some seriousness created a fine last assembly. May 23. Commencement. Thirty seniors received diplomasand, thus leave S.H.S. This occasion was a joyous but sad one for each of us. May 24. School is out. For some of us this means the end of school life. For others it is just the finish of one year, and a short vacation until another one begins. Whatever our position, we view with mixed emotions. But time is not concerned with our feelings—it just leaves us to the future and marches on. KAYETTES - WORK, WIT, AND WISDOM KAYETTE CABINET President . Vice-president . Secretary. Treasurer . Program Director Pianist Finance Director Recreation Leader Religious Director Points Director . School Service . Song Leader . Community Service Publicity . Dorothy Ryland Virginia Lichty Pearl Ellington Judy Lortscher . Andrea Rokey Done I da Arick . Ann Beer Mary Deaver Judy Humphrey Carolyn Hunnicutt . Mary Masterson .Dorothy Rockwell . Charlene Strahm . . Janis Wittmer Play at Sabetha Tonight Experiences of a couple, rehearsing for the young man’s wedding and unknowingly are legally married, will provide the plot for the Sabetha. Kan.. High School senior play. The three-act comedy, entitled ’’Second Fiddle,” will be tonight at 8 in the city hall. . fI Members of the cast are shown above. In the front row are Judy Newhn. Mane Henmnger and Nelda Brunner. Those in the back row are M ary Masterson, Harrison Myers, Mary Deaver, James Stiener, Martse Flott and Bill Meyers. EDUCATED CHORE BOYS Individual investment of the FFA members in crop and livestock totals $11,070.06 and the total return for farm management amounts to $1,612.77 cash on hand on January I. An inventory of planned and completed farm programs shows the following: 39 head of beef cattle; 117 swine; 8 dairy cows; 33 sheep; 31 acres of corn; 37 1 2 acres oats; and I 1 2 acres wheat. The chapter itself has a flock of thirty-three ewes purchased last summer. New lambs have increased this number to forty-one. The chapter also has one and a half acres of wheat. The sheep are being kept on the Palmer farm north of town. «r � ■ ■■ M II •• d !. ■ ALOHA TO A WONDERFUL PROM We entered the 1957 Junior-Senior Prom in the typical Hawaiian fashion- everyone had a lei placed around his neck. Dinner was served by barefoot girls and boys in grass skirts and vari- colored shirts. While we ate the dinner, prepared by the junior class mothers, the haunting refrains of Hawaiian music set the mood. The servers entertained us with fascinating native dancing. To put an end to a memorable evening, we danced on the beach and among palm trees. It is quite evident now, that the theme of the prom pertained to Hawaii—in fact, it was Hawaiian Sunset. The purpose of the Alpha Club is to promote outstanding scholastic attainment among the students. To be admitted to the Alpha Club one must have at least five semester A's. There are three divisions: Bronze (five semester A's), Silver (ten semester A's), and the Gold (fifteen semester A's). Each student has a chance to make thirty-two semester A's during his four high school years. The membership follows with the number of semester A's of each: Ramon Aberle, 5 Ronald Bestwick, 5 Pearl Ellington, 6 Mary D. Masterson, 7 Done Ida Arick, 7 Linda Close, 7 Robert Ackerman, 9 Linda Jones, 9 Janice Maynard, 11 Carolyn Hunnicutt, 12 Harrison Myers, 13 Alma Matthewson, 16 Judith Humphrey, 7 Aidrea Rokey, 10 Elton Aberle, 16 Judy Newlin, 27 Honor Roll BACK ROW: Steven Clark, Robert Deaver, Robert Ackerman, Judith Humphrey, Marlene Bauman, Alma Matthewson, Carolyn Hunnicutt, Johnny Fish, Elton Aberle, Errol Dean Landman. SECOND ROW: Charles Wells, Roger Aberle, Harrison Myers, Mary Masterson, Janice Maynard, Judith Jones, Linda Jones, Carol Grimm, Karen Stapleton, Donelda Arick, Ronald Bestwick. FIRST ROW . Melvin Wiltz, Judith Newlin, Janice Wittmer, Andrea Rokey, Delores Metzger, Janice Aberle, Mary Rokey, Linda Locher, Patricia Greene, Raymond Aberle. Honorable Mention Co-editors Judy Newlin Bill Meyer Feature Editors Mary Deaver James Steiner Make-up Editors Karen Mishler Done Ida Arick Dorothy Rvland Robert Ackerman Pearl Ellington Dick Thompson MEET THE PRESS! Business Manager Done I da Arick Senior Class Editors Marjorie Flott Harrison Myers Athletic Editors Bill Meyer Albert Lewis IW1LL1 CLASS OFFICERS President.... James Steiner Vice-President . . . Bill Meyer Secretary-Treasurer . Dennis Locher Student Council . . Albert Lewis Program Chairman . .Mary Deaver OZARKS OR BUST : HOME AND BUSTED It was a sleepy but joyous group of seniors that arrived at Bagnell Dam on the morning of May first. Most of the morning was spent touring the huge hydroelectric dam. Afterward everyone had free time to do as he pleased. Boat rides and sea-plane rides occupied most of this free time. A tour through a souvenir factory at Camden was the final attraction of the day before the homeward journey, which brought the group into Sabetha at one o'clock the following morning. . - — i RICHARD ALDERFER Back and forth to school he did go, a farmer's son with his wild oats to sow. ROBERT ACKERMAN I always say, Tou can't learn farming out of books, SENIORS ’57 DONELDA ARICK Rare is the worthiness to be a musician. MARLENE BAUMAN Nimble fingers, a smiling face, she'll fill some good stenographer's place. THURLENE BAUMAN With words in kindness spoken, she has made friends sincere. NELDA BRUNNER A true friendship is as wise as it is tender. ANN BEER Genuinely happy, she radiates good cheer. 47 MARY DEAVER We will miss her wit and humor, and her place will be hard to fill. EVELYN EPPLE She speaks not when she has nothing to say. SENIORS BEVERLY GOODMAN The girl with a winning smile and a friendly word for everyone. MARJORIE FLOTT To them who know her not, no words can paint! And those who know her, know all words are faint! PEARL ELLINGTON A future painter who made it her care to draw men as they should be not as they are. JANICE MAYNARD Admired by many, but admires only one. I 48 ALBERT LEWIS A well-liked captain and a friend to everyone. MARIE HENNIGER In her tongue is the law of truth and kindness. FRED HENRY When fun and studies clash, let studies go to smash. 9 DENNIS LOCHER Who does not love wine, women, and song, remains a fool his whole life. MARY .MASTERSON Slow to argue, quick to act. ALMA MATHEW SON Please say that again didn't get it. 49 FRED MAYER 'I might if I though I could, but why think? HARRISON MYERS All great men are dying; I'm not feeling so well myself, KAREN MISHLER Men may come and men may go but I talk on forever, SENIORS MARVIN MOORE The noise of his silence will be missed. WILLIAM MEYER His heart is a puzzle to all the fair sex. JUDY NEWLIN Knowledge is proud that she has learned so much; wisdom is humble that she knows not more. 50 DOROTHY RYLAND Always smiles when she speaks. KAREN STAPLETON Always working unless she is doing something else. EUGENE SCHMIDT Work kills a lot of people, bus it doesn't affect me. 9 51 ! V . V' vaV v . � ■$ . . . 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