St Clair High School - Clarion Yearbook (St Clair, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1956 volume:

e 1 1 r !:.', -'- vii- .i f fL .- A 3 ' .lL,f1,N.-. -41.-f -' I E 'Arn 1 Q , .., '- f-'U V' U 0.,,ff,. ,. J, -'gyzxrv 511555115 :gym-y. .,.ka,,V,3.:qL,, ? ,.u. . ,11 Hff.s vLf1q'm .jlix .,.. ll 1 6, gp. ,,4 uv . J 1 .-,- ,., -A-1 X , 4 I1 915.431 ij :F 1 ..x 1 v vw :' ,Q L ,I f ' nr' ,, .. 1 - fl.-ar P- fy.-. . ,nk A ,u. . 5 , r f . 1 , , A . V., 'her- w Q .wvtn 1 i 41, Jim V .: 'E ,+. . J.-. 1 r J ' ' W A .. ' .vp .. t ,,, - -fr a , ! :fi ,Q ,. we ,n ,W ,-5. tg. mflfly , K ,, .-X J... ,. , YK-LIrs'.. i,-,,,.Lf , wx.: 1 J ,Y JV. . , .Z ,M .4, , .Ji ,--Q-V ., ! , f We, the Seniors of St. Clair High School wish to dedicate this annual in deep appreciation to the faculty, who have con- , . - Q e tributed greatly to our school with their constant help and in- terest in our activities, both social and scholastical. Editors of 1956 'Clarion' Lois Klingbeil, Marilyn Fitzloff, Rosalie Christnagel Mr. James La Phnt H. S. Principal - Math Marinette, Wisconsin College of St. Thomas Mr. Robert Kafka H. S. Supertendent - Math ! X Calmar , Iowa Coe College Mrs, Vera Duzan Home Ee. - Girls Phy. Ed. La Salle, Minnesota Mankato State Teacherls College Mr . Harlan Johnson Music Department Vasa, Minnesota Gustavus Mr. Robert Huelskamp Science - Math New Ulm, Minnesota St. John's College muu-will MTM Emqfgm Mr. Loyal Joos Agriculture M s. Georgia Schultz English - Speech Mankato, Minnesota Mankato State Teacher's College 'Il' M s. Marlene Minka Commercial H111 City, Minnesota Mankato State Teacher.s College Alma Center , wiscons in U. of Wisconsin Miss Pat Antonson Mankato, Minnesota Mankato State Teacher's College English and Library Mr. Gurt Pederson Starbuck, Minnesota Luther College History and Coach Mr. Francis Langer Northfield, Minnesota Mankato State Teacher-'s College Junior High English Social and Driver Training SECRETARY Lois Cimmiyotti COOKS Mrs. Mary Anderson Hrs. Augusta Baer CUSTODIANS Walter Grams Herman Kroenko eniord Robert Fossua 'Hidden in the chambers of his personality, are treasure chests of friendsh1p.' ' Mary Lou Hoppe 'Brown eyes that laugh out 1oud.' Diane Hager 'Chatter, chatter as I go and I go on forever.' Charles Fitzloff. 'Enjoy you self, life is short.' YY Rita Kruse V 4 A 'I'm not quiet, just ask na.' -, , rs. 4 Ilvx Sharon Schindle Journey's end in 1over's meeting P' Donald Grams 'Men of thought and men of action clear the amy. Robert Hoppe 'He lives his motto: Eat, drink, and be merry. Verna Loeffler 'Going out at night is her hobby. Maynard Cords He'e not what you may think! Arlene Gensel 'She is s person when we'1J. elweys recall with p1eesure. Marvin Schull ' 'His eyes speak when his lips do not I' Janes Brewer 'Of curls he has many, of friends he has lore. Edith Fisloff Energy, action, giggles, end pep.' e x Orville Buesing 'Big in stature and in mind! Shirley Bohnoff 'Ko one can enjoy life alone! Barbers Kruse 'Wedding is her destiny! Colette Rigdoh 'Life is serious end full of uork.' Rose Stegnsier ' X 'Always trying to do her best.' L 7' Jus-r MANMED Beverly LeBrun 'A girl of few words, but many friends! 1311111115 Donovan Schwichtenberg Claes President 'Two great studies in the worldg athletics and girls.' v'i 1'flZ,rJu73 t rm-up Fitzloff B31 M0000 ce- as on 3, tar eaaurer 'Working people have short lives: 'Both serigfx: ani gy, Q 'He aww. we what happens He intends to live 1ong. pleasant smile, a winning way. if it doesn't happen to him. 53 ,W W Iii ,Wi Norman Ward 'No need for an :Lntroductiong everybody knows' me. s w Viola Mosher Dorothy Grams 'With a smile for each and all. 'Neat and smallg Well liked W H11- Gary Shaver I wish that practicing were as easy as preaching. Mary Hager If silence were golden, she'd be a poor girl. Joe Hager Staunch, steadfast, man of the people. Carol Phillips She'e short but - Oh my! She's a Dwayne Proechel 'His athletic build is really neat 3 And for a friend he can't be but. nm ningben A joyful laugh, a cheery smiley Yes, she's merry all the while. likeable girl with a likeable sway. Rosalie Christnagel ll it's charm. A vinsome smile never loses Norla Hesse 'She fills her place in life as no one else can. P Delegene Nicolai 'His slowness of speech does not indicate his slommess of action. 4 .F lmlllln J j If llliine Witt Stanley Cimmiyotti 'He ie baehful, but it adds to his cha.rm.' Gary Rlese 'He may be tall, but that'e not all. 'She looks like an angel and acts like one too, but you can never tell what a angel will do. A W , xlgw Duane Zeigler 'The trouble with school is - it interferes with other activities 3 igg, 't Donna Lang 'A quiet girl - 1h schoo1.' Sheldon Zeigler 'Underneath all his foolishness is real worth.' Mary Iverson 'A merry heart makes a cheerful countenence.W Arlene Weshphal 'A maiden of spirit, still and qu1et.' B111 zugaon 'Everybody'a friend and nobody's enemy.' '- Roger O'B ien 'Schoo1? I suppose it's a necessary evi1.' Bernard McCollum 'He occasionally aatounda the class with a h illiant rec1tation.' Arnold Schroeder nQu1et, but full of fun.' Herbert Hodapp 'He thinks much and says 1itt1e.' 141 . 7 .1 -Z'T3lijf5x'iiZ:',' 3,2 X 3. 232 5 gvii?g:2gY,,J -ggi , fx-. -ww xr, Gsm? 4, X5 Lorne Sharp Gayle Schwandt Yvonne Lang Halter Birk I : Pat Christnagel . -NT Q Q: Bvon Kruse j mm .mn umm Evelyn Page Sondra Miller Andrea Froelioh Robert Russell DUTCH!! Pietech Barbara Blank Alonzo Hingen Bonnie Witt Sharon Phillips Harvey Hee se 'B First Row - Lenore Lotton, Dale Froehlich, Darlene Juliar, Alvin Grams, Joann O'Herin, Robert Rigdon, Juanita Ward, Leslie Mess, Mary Lou Grams, John Schultz, Cara Andrews, Second Row - Marian Hawker, Wayne Pestka, Marlene Stevenson, Darrel Schenk, Carole Zavoral, Sandra Brewer, Ralph Buesing, Joyce Ford, Barb - ara Phillips, Raymond Says, Darlene Cords, Third Row - Gene Truebenbach, Mike Hoppe, Jerry Lewis, Alvin Willaby, Norman Phillips, Gary Hager, Dennis Schwich- tenberg, Ronald Kruse, Gerald Kollos. First Row - Phillip Wingen, Marlys Cimmiyotti, Edward Denn, Sharyn Armstrong, Tom Sieberg, Allene Shaver, Velma Loeffler, Conley Wilder, Jean Hemshrot, Pat Wilder, Gerald Schull, Second Row - Clarence Willaby, Gloria Taber, Sandra Russell, Ross Wilder, Betty Schroeder, Karen Sharp, Jerome Lang, Patsy Lang, Donna Marzinske, Marvin Nicolai, Third Row - David Bestmann, Donna Denn, Jim Hodapp, Mary Sack, George Hubmer, Lorraine Splinter, Harlan Witt, Catherine Srusga Carol Frank, lburth Row - Roy Pemble, Gary Frederickson, David Linde, oe enes. 'O at O x 1 'gf First Row - Darla Frank, Raymond Ward, Tom O'Herin, Leslie Jones, LeRoy Mc- Collum, Kathy Wingen, Duane Willaby, Terry Rose, Frederick Phillips, Joann McComb, Karen Bergan, Second Row - Francis Seys, Jerry Froehlich, Pat Thrun, Dean Pietsch, Sandra Schultz, Janice Lang, David Kroenke, Audrey Phillips, 3 a h d Gary Miller, Jeanette Bromeling, Third Row - Sharon Rosin, Darla Russell, f e Gerald LeBrun, Karen Olson, Judy Henshrot, Carol Hodapp, Robert Tillman, Rita Hager, Judy King, Fourth Row - Ray Fitzloff, Marlene Baer, Ronald Hawker, Bonita Anton. Richard ward. Jerilvnn Miller. . f 5 K . - f - 1 i .1 e 1 ' .s K K , - . ,- First Row - Deloris McCollum, Roy Holbrook, Patty Pietsch, Douglas Connor, Kathy Zavoral, Carl Mace, Sharon Lang, Janet Armsfrong, Jerry Phillips, Robert Schultz, Second Row - Donald Schull, Elaine Haedt, Dennis Jones, Joan Pemble, James Kell, Margie Seys, Merlin Goodrich, Kathleen Bowe, Bruce Miller, Gordon Cimmiyotti, Third Row - Donald Juliar, Sharon Hawker, Judy Phillips, Blaine Phillips, Diane Hoppe, Arden Page. Donna Weber,Bernard Lynch, Gary Davis. Fifi 21 First Row - Mary Lee Nyquist, Marian Lang, Joan Miller, Allan Glaser, Susan Bruels, James Seys, Jerome Behnke, Allan Schenk, Francis Hodanp, Duane Marzinske, Deanna Juliar, Second Row - Lee Pestka, John Miller, Connie Depuydt, Mary Lou Hawker, John Grams, Scott Drake, Jerry Haw- ker, Thomas Kafka, Steven Russell, Geneva Mace, Harold Wenner, Third Row - Timmie Frank, Sammy Jones, Steven Bestmann, Larry Weise. Irma Brooks Mankato, Minnesota Mankato Teacher's College afwff First Row - Arlene Yenish, Susan Jongbloedt, Nancv Kafka, Joy Schulz, Peggy Joos, Cynthia Eakvr, Wendy Schultz, Patty Armstrong, Sandra Wilkinson Second Row - Bernard Wenner, Cyril Denn, Gary Mace, Orlando Olson, Bobby Buesing, Harold Kruse, Darrell Frank, Dean Born, Allan Lynch, Mark Frank Third Row - Tommy Miller, Dale Haukor, Gary Arm- strong, Tommy Jones, Milton Erdman, David Hubmer, Raymond Splinter, Tommy Lang, Bobby lynch, John Pemble. Mildred Olson Grand Meadow, Minnesota Winona State Teacher's College I First Row - Sharon Depuydt, Ardella Glaser, Gary Hawker, Paul Seys, Duane Davis, Lynne Thrun, Barbara Hodapp, David Kruse, Gerald Reuter, Geraldine Mace, Second Row - Myles Bromeling, Gilbert Block, Larry Sohre, Fay Froehlich, Marcene Marzinske, Monica Grams, Penny Marzinske, Herbert Linde, Susan Gunsolus, Donald Sodeman, Third Row - Ronald Fields, David Jones, Diane Truenbenbach, Lloyd Thrun, Alfred Hodapp. Harriet Morse Manlmto, Minnesota Mankato Teacher's College 772 Z1 las M t M tiki it c First Row - Rita Hodapp, Evelyn Willaby, Mary McComb, Dennis Seys, David Schenk, Corine Frank, Kay Yenish, Joyce Schull, Second Row - Marcella FTceh1ich, Mary Schull, Vera Denn, Carol Olson, Janet Grams, Carol Sode- man, Bonita Mace, Third Row - Bobby O'Herin, Maurice Fkoehlich, Sylvia Hesse, Paul Depuydt, Lorna Holbrookk Mary Steel Mankato, Minnesota Mankato Teacher's College First Row - Darlene Hawker, Susan Jones, Dwight Frank, Lgmne Baker, John Splinter, Rita Bowe, Joe Hodapp, David Holbrook, Judy Sohre, Stanley Says, Second Row - Mike Lang, Sharon Witt, Judy Nicolai, Heidi Joes, Gail Fro- ehlich, Sharon Bergan, Beverly Blank, Barbara Lang, Cheryl Schulz, Leon Schwichtenberg, Third Row - Gayle Hubmer, Gary Bestmann, Harold Loeffler, Craig Shaver, Elwin Baer, Tom Grams, Maynard Schwandt, Larry Hawker, Sharon Ward. Selma Billings New Richland, Minnesota Mankato Teacher's College A-- x First Row - Michael Fields, Helen Kruse, Dale Armstrong, Connie Pietsch, Ruth Ann Sack, John Jones, Judy Weise, Robert Page, Second Row - Howard Olson, Ronald Page, Judy Hager, Sharon Schroeder, Jimmy Duenes, Florence Willaby, Marilyn Frank, Third Row - Wesley Truebenbach, Janet Preston, Duane Hubmer, Carol Grams, Glenn Pestka, Shelia Rosin, Bill Hoppe. Walter Duzan Le Sueur, Minnesota Mankato Teacher's College .fdfkfeficd geafured First Row - Arnold Schroeder, Mike Hoppe, Gary Hager, Norman Ward, wichtenberg, Second Row Terry Rose, Bruce Mil er, Raymond Ward, 1 Joe Hager, Terry Juliar, wayne Proechel, LeRoy Runge, Donevon Sch- In 1Ralph Buesing, Gary Frederickson, Bernard McCollum, Alvin Willaby, Joe Duenes, Alanzo Wingen, Clarence Willaby, Jerry Froehlich, and Mr . Curt Pederson. Joe Hager Center - Eullback All District X Garden City Nicollet Ma pleton Wa ldorf' Ffirm , Lake Pemberton Amboy X Basketball Norman Ward, Ralph Buesing, Gary Hager, Arnold Schroeder, Donavon Schwichtenberg, Norman Phillips, Dwayne Proechel, Harvey Hesse, B111 Rigdon, Mike Hoppe, Jim Hodapp, Gerald Kollas, Mr. Curtis Pederson, Bernard McCollum-Manager. Dwayne Proechel Captain Honorable A11 District Hampered by lack of size and in- experience, St. Clair had one of its poorer basketball seasons in many years The team tried very hard a1d never gave up. The loss of 4 starters and many substitutes from last year's team didn't help. The future looks bright- er with many regulars coming back for next year's team. skeT la ll Z '5.Z , Dale Froelich, Gerald Kollas, Dennis Schwictenberg, Helph Huesine, Gecfge Ilubmer, N01-man P11511 ips, Walter B11-k, Jayne Pestka, J1m Hodapp, Darrell Schenk, Gerald Schull, Mr. Pederson. Mr. Huelskamp, Carl Mace, Ray Ward, Bernard Lynch, Ronnie Weise, Ross Wilder, Richard Ward, Jerry FE-oelich, Donnie Juliar, Arden Page, Bruce Miller, Terry Rose. 'W Baseba H Front How - Richard Ward, Jim Hodapp, Harvey Hesse, Norman Ward, Dwayne Proechel, Alonzo Wingen, Ralph Buesing, Raymond Ward, Gerald Schull, Second Row - Dale Froehlich, Bruce Miller, Gerald Kollas, David Bestmann, Darrel Schenk, Donald Juliar, Bob Tillman, Les Jones, Mr. Curt Pederson. In the spring sport of baseball the 1955 team WHS B Oh8mpi0nShip t6Bm in this half of the district and then lost out in the district final to Mankato. with the loss of five seniors, plus three others, this years team is very young. They do not have the experience of last year's team, but are a very promising bunch. In a couple of years we should have another championship team. N A J Q e W -xi H, xt 4, X pf A , ,AH Qiheerleahers Q Maxine Witt, Sheldon Ziegler, Sondra Miller u H W .lgggggg my fgx 155 igff 'Q oi! 9 Hrs ,X Joanne Mc Comb, Audrey Phillips, Judy Hemshrot, Jerilynn Miller, Sandra Schultz, Sharon Resin. -'Ju li- fffiuifiw 5 W 3 W ....,.CLARIlfELl'S Donavon Schwichtenberg Evon Kruse Darlene Juliar Carole Zavoral Dwrrel Schenk Pat Christnagel Barbara Blank Pat Thrun BEL Cara Andrews SAFE DEL! Maxine Witt Tommy Sieberg Phillip Wingen M55 QRDM BASS HORN Lorne Sharp FLUTE Sondra Miller Karen Sharp 5-IL'-Q SAXOPELCMIQ Lois Klingbeil Sharon Phillips Kathy wingen TENOB SAXQPBQNE Gerald Kollas Rosalie Christnagel DIRECTOR Mr. Harlan Johnson -of-A CORNETS Carol Phillips Alonzo Wingen Norla Hesse Harvey Hesse Wayne Pestka Dale Froelich Marvin Nicolai Gary Fredrickson David Bestman TROMBONES Ronald Kruse George Hubmer FRENCH HORN Dennis Schwichtenberg Alvin Grams BARITONE Robert Russell Qf I . 4. Zllixeh Qhnrus I First Row - Allene Shaver, Bonnie Witt, Gayle Schwandt, Sandra Brewer, Norla Hesse, Dorothy Grams, Donna Lang, Mary Iverson, Marilyn Fitzloff, Maxine Witt, Yvonne Lang, Darlene Cords, Dorothy Pietsch, Donna Marzinske, Darlene Juliar, Juanita Ward, Second Row - Marlys Cimmiyotti, Sondra Miller, Sharon Armstrong, Sandra Russell, Arlene Westphal, Evon Kruse Sharon Phillips, Carole Zavoral, Rosalie Christnagel, Pat Christnagel Carol Phillips, Viola Mosher, Donna Nicolai, Carol Frank, Patsy Lang, Third Row - Katherine Kruse, Joann O'Her1n, Velma Loeffler, Gloria Taber, Joyce Ford, Barbara Phillips, Lois Klingbeil, Lorraine Splinter, Mary Sack, Donna Donn, Barbara Blank, Fourth Row - Robert Russell, Alonzo Wingen, Dwayne Proechel, Harlen Witt, David Linde, Gary Riese, Harvey Hesse, Walter Birk, Lorne Sharp, Donavon Schwichtenberg, Sheldon Ziegler, Norman Ward, Alvin Grams, Tom Sieberg, 1 7 631115 6122 Qflnh First Row - Barbara Blank, Evon Kruse, Pat Christnagel, Marilyn Fitzloff, Rosalie Christnagel, Mary Iverson, Donna Lang, Dorothy Grams, Arlene Westphalg Second Row - Maxine Witt, Norla Hesse, Yvonne Lang, Lois Kling- beil, Sharon Phillips, Mary Hager, Carol Phillips, Gayle Schwandt, and Sondra Miller. ' u X i' X 9 1 .XC W fxieofjgi 9 Ediforz Marilyn-, Asst EJ3f'ws First Row - Norla Hesse Carol Phillips Marilyn Fitzloff, Lois Klingbeil, Gayle Schwandt, Second Row - Jean Hemshrot, Rosalie Christnagel, Maxine Witt, Donna Nicolai, Bonnie Witt, Dorothy Grams, Andrea Frolich, Third Row - Sandra Russell, Lor- raine Splinter, Marlys Cimmiyotti, Kay Hager, Mary Iverson,Dorothy Grams, Donna Lang, Evelyn Page, Mrs. Minke, Sheldon Ziegler. LUIS Kluh,58lI Noi-la. Hesst GC-1 l 8 Sc bwahzn' ,f fy' sew . .fclllyf . , f nnwlf Sm Tri - EJiforS O M an ly H F3 +3 lo f ff r L 0 ' S . , First Row - Rosalie Christnagel, Marilyn Fitzloff, Kh H1520 Lois Klingbeil, Second Row - Viola Mosher, Evon , Kruse, Maxine Witt, Carol Phillips, Barbara Blank, RQS Q 'ge Nor-la Hesse, Pat Christnagel, Kay Hager, Sharon Phillips, Mary Iverson, Dorothv Grams, Donna Lang, Dorothy Grams , Andrea Frohlich, Lenora Lotton, C 'VPBSTHG el Fnfzlaff Carol ,f'mil3fS Evelyn Page, Cara. Andrews, Third Row - Terry Juliar Duane Ziegler, Sheldon Ziegler, Donavon Schwichten berg, Dwayne Proechel, Bill McComb , Darrell Schen Dale Frohlich. 12 First Row - Mr. Loyal Joos, Bill Rigdon, Dwayne Proechel, Gary Riese, Harvey Hesve, Joe Hager, Bernard McCollum, Second Row - Tom Sieberg, Phillip Wingen, Gerald Schull, Dale Froehlich, Eddie Denn, Jerome Lang, Ross Wilder, .5-T. Alonzo Wingen, Bobby Rigdon, Third Row - George Hubmer, Gary Hager, David Bestmann, Norman Phillips, Harlen Witt, Walter Birk, Mike Hoppe, Gerald Kollas, Wayne Pestka, Darrell Schenk, Jim Hodapp, Marvin Nicolai, Fburth Row - Haymcnd Seys, David Linde, Ronald Kruse, Stanley Cimmiyotti, Delgene Nicolai, Gene Truebenhack, STUDENT COU CII. ,, .Q.'.,.. .. .,: 1??'we4lEig',i Student Council Flrst Row - Norla Hesse - Vice President, Dwayne Proechel - President, Gayle Schwandt - Secretary, Lorne Sharp - Treasurer, Second How - Joan Mccgmb, Bonnie Witt, Karen Sharp, David Kroenke, Gordon Cimmiyotfi, Third Row - Marion Hawker, Lois Klingbedl, Walter Birk, Gary Riese, Harlen Witt, Gerald Kollas. ' PM Front Row: Sharon Phill'ps, Andrea Froehlich, Lorne Sharp, Gayle Schwfndt Second How: Mrs. Schultz, Sondra Miller, Pat Christnagel, Harvey Hesse, Walter Birk, Evon Kruse, Barbara Blank, Alonzo Wingen, Yvonne Lang, LeRoy Runge. Play 'Ma Simpkins of Simpkinsville' by Peggy Fernuay. It was a 3 act comedy presented by the Juniors, November 3 and L, 1955. Cast: Elmer Northcote Harlan Woodbridge gabbie fdaughterl ynthia fdazghterl Sunny Wintin Kniecel Orenn Brennen Chet Darnell Spider Mulligan Cissie Brett M s. Thrya Blessing Donna Arnold Aggie Mulligan Alonzo Wingen Lorne bharp Barbara Blank Patty Christnagel Evon Kruse Harvey Hesse Walter Birk Le Roy Runge Sondra Miller Gayle Schwandt Sharon Phillips Yvonne Lang Mg Simpkins Andrea Froehich The play takes place in the living room of the Woodbrigde residence. The trouble starts after the last house keeper left, and Mr. Woodbridge forbids Elmer to set foot on his property again. Well Elmer appeares on the scene again as a housekeeper so he could be near Babbie. Another housekeeper, Ma Simpkins, appears on the scene also and with an excess of hcusekeepers a rollicking comedy was presented To sponser the feeling of good will between schools our juniors presented the play for the third time with the profits going to Good Thunder since they lost their class play earnings in e robbery. femhfa PW First Row: Terry Juliar, Sheldon Zieplor, Marilyn Fitzloff, mam.nsuim. Second Row: Donovon Schwichtenborg, Gary Shaver, Viola Mosher, Norla Hesse, Rosalie Christnaoel, Lois Klingbeil, Dorothy Grams, Mary Ellen Iverson, Delgene Nicolai, Maxine Witt, Norman dard, Mrs. Schultz. Hmidniuht Sfnn by Karin Ashrand, was a Mystery Comedy in three acts presented ny the senior ciass May is and 19, 1Q56. The cast was as follows: Dr, Alexander Mason Mrs, Brenda Mason Kathy Mason Barty Mason Penny Nelson Anne Smith Tessa Grayson Patsey Norton Jim Norton Elaine Vose Parker Jameson Wallie Simmons Butch Mallory Lillie Rose Oscar Miranda 3rd Penny Nelson always lived in the country. when her father sent to live with Dr. and Mrs. Mason. The Mason children, thinks she will be a hick. Therefore, the rest of Kathy's Sheldon Ziegler Marilyn Fitzloff Carol Phillips Terry Juliar Maxine Witt Norla Hesse Lois Klingbeil Rosalie Christnarel Gary Shaver Viola Mosher Donovon Schwichtenberg Dorothy Grams Norman Ward Mary Ellen Iverson Delgene Nicolai Just a chicken became ill, she was especially Kathy, gang decides to give Kathy just what she is looking for---a country hick. -l-LGMECOMING Y q1l!ihisI?i Kina 2 -T00 Hager Queen : Marilyn Fitzloff Attendants : Carol Phillips Rosalie Christnagel Viola Mosher Maxine Witt In the fall of 1955, St. Clair celebrated their annual Homecoming against Minnesota Lake. Friday evening was the scene of the huge bonfire on the base-ball diamond. After the speeches and cheers, Marilyn Fitzloff and Joe Hager were named Queen and King. The snake dance was held up town. School was dismissed for the day as floats were made in the morning. After the parade at 1:00, the game was held on the new field at 2:00. A strong Minnesota Lake team won - 25-6. Team captain, Joe Hager, was injured in the second half, but he recovered and returned home the next day from the hospital. The dence was given in the gymnasium that evening. The grand march was held at 10:30. Everybody considered this homecoming a huge success xx' X t k A Q sa. qiiiiiiilqmeggs ,- 6 K4 W WW D7 , ', ...ix f '5 1- X 1' These two pictures of a herd-time dance are taken from just one of many junior high dances put on during the year. They were very well attended, and they were by all means considered a tremendous success e The Junior and Senior Prom was held on May 12th. The theme was, 'In A Little Spanish Town.' The banquet was held at 6:30. The Junior Mothers cooked while the sophomore girls served. Dancing was from 9:00 until 12:00. These two pictures show some of the fun a few of the teachers had at the dance R .J 5 N, 'ng-IQ el E n 0 Commencement They have all met the requirement This is our night ! Senior G11-1's Sextette including: Norla, Rosalie, Marilyn, X T9 Carol, Maxine, and Lois. They sang, 'The Halls of Ivy. ll The first junior couple 'Rosalie' unarnyn, Valedictorianz Viola Mosher nike X J 53' S h e 1 d 0 ll Speaker, yr, wetterggn Salutatorianz Norla Hesse A 1' Il o 1 d 'lm finisnedg Just begun 3' nz-fa