St Edward High School - Beaver Yearbook (St Edward, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1954 volume:

High School Song Faithful and true hearted. Let us boast for our Old High. We revere her and defend her, And her colors proudly fly. We will stand for her, united. Of her deeds we gladly tell. Her colors streaming, Glad faces beaming. So here's a cheer for her we all love so well. II Honors she has taken, On the track and with the ball. May her colors never fall; There's no other that can match her, When her team is on the field. Her boy's the sweetest, Her girl's the fleetest, Thenhere'sa cheer for her, for her who ne'er will yield. Chorus Joyous and ever loyal, J_.et us boost our Old High. Let every heart sing, Let every voice ring, There's no time to grieve or sigh. It's ever onward, our course pursuing May defeat ne'er our ardor cool. But, united, we will boost for her, our Old High School. HIGH SCHOOL YELL Brackerty rax carix caree Brackerty rax carix caree High Oh umdee dah Ullah balee balee balah St. Ed. High School. Rah! Rah! Rah! FOREWORD In this Beaver, we have tried to portray every phase of our high school life and also show in some measure the ideals for which our high school stands. We dedicate this annual to John Hood, custodian, for the many little things he does, which we have not fully appreciated in the hope that it will express our gratitude. 2 In 1870, 65 years ago, there were no white people in Boone county. It was then just a meeting place for the Indians, the Sioux from the north and the Pawnees from the south. The first settlers came in 1871 and in 1872 a school district No. 10 was organized, but it was so large as to be inconvenient so it was divided and No. 17 was organized with about the same boundaries as at present. They arranged for the building of the first school house, which was located in the northwest part of town, the town at that time was north of Beaver street and west of the railroad. There was nothing east of the track. The material for this building was all hauled from Columbus that being St. Edward's trading point as we had no railroads. Volunteer workers erected the building. Miss Kittie Coyle was chosen first teacher. This one room school house served as St. Edward's school and was really a community center. A few years later the building was inadequate to care for all the children, so a fine two story frame building was constructed on the location of our present day brick building. This building had two rooms, one on each floor, the Primary department naturally occupying the lower room. Two teachers were employed and all of this was a remarkable advancement. The class of '93 was the first to hold a graduating exercise. There were but two graduates. In 1893 the west wing of the present brick structure was built and attached to the two story frame building. In 1912 a kindergarten building was built. In 1917 a brick addition was added to the east, which gave us a fine brick structure----and a gymnasium with a real stage. In 1929, a Smith Hughes building was erected on the north east corner of the high school campus. This year the school house was completely redecorated. 3 Beaver Staff SEATED: Mr. Schultze, M. Novotny, B. Hirsch, B. Van Wey, and Miss Spohn. STANDING: D. Webster, M. Nelson, M. Werts, N. Cumming, A. Staack, J. Carter, T. Weed, L. Matzen, M. Niemann, L. Eckland, J. Evans, and R. Schumacher. The Beaver of 1954 is the 21st volume of the St. Edward High School annual. Through this annual, we, the staff, hope to preserve the ideals of our school. We have tried to present a true picture of our students, our faculty and of all our activities. We trust that the contents of this book will bring memories dear to you in the future. You have made this book and we know that you have made it worthwhile. The Beaver Annual Staff Beth Hirsch Editor Mary Lou Novotny Assistant Editor Sponsors: Miss Spohn Mr. Schultze 4 Board Of Education Mr.Kenneth Swanson,Mr.Mervin Adams,Mr. Edward Reardon,Mr. Roy Smith,Mr. Don Baker,Mr. Oscar Nelson, and Supt. Walter Schlichting. President . . . Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer. . . ......Roy Smith Kenneth Swanson . Edward Reardon . . . .Frank Fonda To this capable staff, our school board, composed of men elected by the taxpayers of this community to formulate school policies and supervise its expenditures, we wish to give our sincerest thanks for a splendid job of conducting one of the town's proudest institutions,..................... The High School. 5 WALTER SCHLICHTING Superintendent Student Council Sponsor AUGUSTA ANDERSON Principal Mathematics-Normal Training; Jr. Class and Student Council Sponsor. High School Faculty DONALD SCHULTZE Social Science Sr. Class Sponsor-S. E. Club Spon sor; Annual Sponsor, Ass't Coach. DERYS SCHULTZE Home Economics Fresh. Sponsor, F. H. A., GirlsP.E. GAYLORD HATTEN Veteran Agriculture Instructor 6 1 JO ANN SPOHN Commercial Sr. Class Sponsor, Pep Club Sponsor. ROBERT DONSCHESKI Science Coach, Soph. Sponsor, S. E. Club Sponsor. SALLY BECK English Thespians, Pep Club Sponsor, Soph. Sponsor. High School Faculty VERENA SCHMID Music Vocal and Instrumental; Fresh. Sponsor. RAYMOND OLSON Agriculture F. F. A., Jr. Class Sponsor. 7 EILEEN SWANSON RUTH SCOTT GRAYCE CLARK Kindergarten Third and Fourth First and Second Grade School Faculty INEZ WIELAND ESTHER ANDERSON ANNA KOLM Grades-Principal Grades Grades 8 JUDY CARTER There is ever music in her soul, and sunshine in her smile. Pre-Nursing-Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4, Vice-Pres. 2, Sec. 3; Little Beaver Staff 3; Editor 4; Annual 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4;Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; H. S. Operetta 3; Student Council 1, 2; Class Pres. 4, Class Sec. 2; National Thespians 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play; One-act Plays 3; Band 1. 2,3,4. Seniors DALE MATSON He asks no favors and shirks no responsibilities. Agriculture-F. F. A. 1, 2, 3', 4, Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4; Glee Club 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Dist. Music Contest 2; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Senior Class Play. BETH WELDON Her merry laugh and jolly way would make a school board raise her pay. Normal-Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4;F. T. A. 3, 4, Pres. 4; Girls P. E. 1, 2. 3, 4; Little Beaver Staff 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; Dist. Music Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; H. S. Operetta 3; National Thespians 3, 4; Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play; One-act Plays 3; Class Sec. 4. ■ BEVERLY VAN WEY Loved, loving, and loveable. Commercial-Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls P.E. 1, 3; Little Beaver Staff 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; Dist. Music Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; H. S. Operetta 3; Class Sec. 1; Class Treas. 4;Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette 3. 4. 10 ' SAM CASE A football and basketball artist. General-Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; S. E. Club 2. 3, 4; All-State Recognition in football 4. KATHRYN CRUISE Katie is happy, merry and gay, with a smile for all the live long day. Commercial-Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls P. E. 4; Little Beaver Staff 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; D is t. Music Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1,2,3, 4; Glee Club 1, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; H. S. Operetta 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. NANA CUMMING Sweetness, truth and every grace, are read distinctively in her face. Normal-Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4;F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 3, 4; Little Beaver Staff 3; Annual 3,4; Dist. Music Clinic 1,2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; H. S. Operetta 3; Class Treas. 3; Junior Class Play-Student Director. 11 DELORES CAMPIAN De is cute, slender and fair, always merry with never a care. Commercial-Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Little Beaver Staff 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1; Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1. JEROME CONDREAY When better cars are run, Jerome will run them. General-Basketball 1, 2, 3; S. E. Club 3, 4. RICHARD CUMMING BOB ECKLAND It is good to live and learn. Commercial-Basketball 1, 2; Annual 4; Dist. Music Clinic 2; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Junior Class Play; H. S. Operetta 3; Little Beaver Staff 4. JERRY EVANS The only way to have a friend, is to be one. General-Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; S.E.Club 2, 3, 4; F. F. A.4; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2, 3; Senior Class Play. BETH HIRSCH Cheery words on her lips and a smile in her eyes. College Prep-Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pari. 2; F. T. A.3,4, Vice-Pres.3; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4; Co-editor 3, Editor 4; Dist. Music Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; National Thespians 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class Pres. 2; Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play; One-act Plays 3; Dist. Declam Contest 3; H. S. Operetta 3; Band 1, 2, 3. Every inch a man. General-Football 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Clinic 4; Dist. Music Contest 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; H. S. Operetta 3; Class Pres. 1. KEITH JENSEN Hehashalf the deed done, who has made a beginning. Agriculture-Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Treas. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1,2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4; National Thespians 3, 4; Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play; Dist. Declam Contest 3; H. S. Operetta 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4. 12 ROLLIE JOHNSON He has an eye to business. General-Basketball 1; Annual Staff 3, 4; Dist. Music Clinic 1, 2, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; National Thespians 3, 4; junior Class Play, Senior Class Play; Dist. Declam Con-test3;H. S. Operetta 2,3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1.2.3, 4. LOIS MAT ZEN It's nice to be natural, when you are naturally nice. Pre-Nursing-Pep Club 1, 2,3, 4, Treas. 2;F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; (Sec. 3.); Little Beaver Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; National Thespians 3,4; Student Council 3; (Vice-Pres. 3.); Class Sec. 3; Junior Class Play; One-act Plays 3; Assistant Director-Senior Class Play; H. S. Operetta 3; Band 1, 2,3,4. TED MAHOOD Wisdom and manhood go hand in hand. Agriculture-Football 2; Basketball 1; S. E. Club 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2,3. JUNE LONG Quiet and demure, with a smile for all. Commercial-Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; H. S. Operetta 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. TERRY SAUNDERS He is as popular with the boys as he is with the girls. General-Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; S. E. Club 2, 3. 4; Student Council 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play; Class Vice-Pres. 1, Class Treas. 2; S. E. Club Pres. 4. JOHN SAWYER A quiet chap with a pleasing way. General-Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 H. S. Operetta 3. MIKE WEED Tall,goodlooking chap that he is, in dramaticsa regular whiz. College Prep-Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Annual Staff 2, 3,4; Dist.Music Clinic 1, 2, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; National Thespians 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 3; Student Council 3; Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play; One-act Plays 2; Dist. Declam Contest 3; H. S. Operetta 2, 3. ADRENE STAACK She’s pretty to walk with and witty to talk with. Normal-Training-Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A.l, 2, 3, 4; Degree Chairman 3, 4; F. T. A. 3, 4, Sec. 3; Annual Staff 4; Dist. Music Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Dist.Music Contest 1, 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; National Thespians 3, 4; Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play; One -act Plays 3; H. S. Operetta 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM SCHUMACHER Bill is a good all around boy, he will fit well in anyone's employ. Commercial-Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; S. E. Club 3, 4; F. F. A. 1; Annual Staff 4; Glee Clubl, 2, 4; Dist. Music Clinic 2, 4; Dist. Music Contest 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4; Student Council 1; Junior Class Play; H. S. Operetta 3. MADELINE WERTS Secret of her success is hard work. Commercial-Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 3; Girls P. E. 1; Little Beaver Staff 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; Dist. Music Clinic 1,2, 3, 4; Dist. Music Contest 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Class Pres. 3; Junior Class Play, Senior Class Play; Band 3. 14 Senior Class Prophecy Well, I guess I'm not so old. It's about time I get out and look at the world. Where will I go? Maybe I'll visit some old friends. Let's see, Judy Carter; yes, I think I'll see her. If I fly to Texas I can make it in about 16 minutes, on the new advanced Jetette. Judy was voted by the class to be the most successful girl of the class. There's a sign now, Judith's Hybrid Kitty Ranch . She got her wish too, to live on a ranch or farm. Judy told me Bev Van Wey is an old maid,head of The Better Girl's School . She's completed her book, Women Can Get Along Without Men . Well, I guess it's time to move to Las Vegas, Nevada. I see another sign. Rev. Sam Case will speak tonight on, How to Handle the Young People of Today . Well, California’s a nice state. Sam told me his old pal, Terry Saunders, (bachelor of the class) has a position at the Girls State Reformatory, where he's head of the Athletic Dept. Yes, it's nice and warm here. Bing, bing--Bong, bong--Oh, I see Adrene Staack, the famous piano tuner. She decided she'd rather listen to a piano than to school kids. Believe I'll visit Sgt. Beth Weldon, retired now from the WAC'S. She has decided to find her a man. Beth told me June Long was in Idaho raising potatoes. Last year she won .first prize for the biggest potato grown in the United States. Well,time to start headin’ east, and stop in Minnesota, to visit Jerome Condreay at his Baby Photographer Shop. Punky told me to be sure and visit Professor Gerald Evans,(BA, MA, PHD). He is teaching English and Dramatics at Harvard. 1 went to see lovem' and kill'em Katie Cruise on Broadway in her 40th hit Kiss Me Kate. Kate mentioned that Richard Cumming is very busy arranging schedules and press conferences for Jack Sawyer, famous orator on Sports. I was walking down the New York streets where I met Dr. Rollie Johnson peddling his latest medicine, Sadacall, a cure for sadness. I guess'Dale Matson is busy refereeing wrestling matches. Had a nice chat with him, and learned that Delores Campian washead governess for Prince Charlie and Princess Anne, but now had retired quite comfortably. Bob Eckland is Guard and Business Mgr. of Margaret Truman. Bob sings duets with her to give her a thrill. Now it's back to Nebraska. Madeline Werts is really busy with her family, and especially since taking Mary Lane's place on the World-Herald staff. Ted Mahood runs a school for blondes and teaches the Palmer Method Handwriting. He told me that Nana Cumming is the First Woman to be State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Lois Matzen, has her wish. She is working in a Horsepital, trimming manes and shoes. She informed me that Keith Jensen has been teaching Ag. at St. Edward now for 40 years. He is getting childish now. Bill Schumacher is ambassador to Africa. In his spare time he shines elephant tusks. Mike Weed, boy voted most likely to succeed,was voted to be Mayor of Boone, Nebraska, last November. (I think his 12 beautiful red-headed daughters voted him in.) I recently heard Bethyne Hirsch taught school on Mars, but the little spaceteerswere too much for her, so she moved to Evergreen Cemetery. Since this completed the Class of '54, I returned once again to my home, to grow old gracefully. 15 Last Will And Testament We, the Senior Class of the St. Edward, High School, County of Boone, state of Nebraska, possessing sound minds and good sense and about to pass out of existence, do declare and publish this, our last, ultimate and final will, revoking all previous and former wills made by our hands. First: We give back to the teachers, all the advice and information that they gave to us. They might use it over again for the future students of SEHS. Second: We give the Juniors the Senior Home Room and the privilege of getting out first for dinner and for dismissal. We also leave them our polished manners and our politeness. Third: We leave to the Sophomores our old, ancient text books, on one condition, that they take as good care of them as we did. Fourth: We leave to the Freshman our loving kindness, and we want them to promise to be as kind to the incoming freshie as we were to them. Fifth; To the future students we leave our encouragement, fortitude, fun, pep, and all the things which will help them to have as swell a time as we did. Sixth: I, Delores Campain, will my black hair and brown eyes to Edward Westmore. I, Judy Carter, will my height to Monnie Webster, in order that she may stand in the back row in Glee. I, Sam Case, will my athletic ability to Joe Brown. I, Kathryn Cruise, will my ability to write letters to so many boys to Donna Wilson. I, Nana Cumming, will my ability to keep my hair so neat and attractive to anyone who has any trouble with their hair. I, Jerome Condreay, will my pleasing personality to anyone who feels grumpy. I, Richard Cumming, will my sports predictions to Larry Taylor. I, Bob Eckland, will my ability to get along with teachers to Howard Milburn. I, Jerry Evans, will my car to Tony Weed, so he can keep a woman warm and happy. I, Beth Hirsch, will my grades to my brother Larry. I, Keith Jensen, will my success in farming to the future F. F. A.er's. I, Rollie Johnson, will my betting and poker experience to Gary Anderson. I, June Long, will my ability to stay out late at night without tiring to Lois Nordeen. I, Ted Mahood, will my brains to the future SEHS. I, Dale Matson, will my ability not to play hookey to Larry Kearney. 1, Lois Matzen, will my muscle ability to carry pop bottles (empty or full) to anyone who thinks they can do it. I, Terry Saunders, will my Romeo characteristics to Blaine Bryan. I, Jack Sawyer, will my 31 Ford to Pink Mahoney, on approval that he will drive it carefully. I, Bill Schumacher, will my ability to run a mile to Keith Carter. I, Adrene Staack, will my occassional orneriness and good times to Jean Roberts. I, Beverly Van Wey, will my blond hair and drum majorette to Pat Snavely. I, Mike Weed, will my ability to get on Superior honor roll to Pink Mahoney. I, Beth Weldon, will my ability to break as many bones to Monnie Webster, and hope she misses more school days. I, Madeline Werts, will my ability to set down and study to Joan. Subscribed, sealed, published and declared by the Class of Fifty-four. Signed: The Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-four. WITNESS: Beth Hirsch Lois Matzen 16 Senior Class Calendar NAME NICKNAME AFFECTION FOR PET EXPRESSION WANTS TO BE WHY THEY GO ________________________________________________________________________TO SCHOOL Delores Campain Camp Music Oh cripes Successful For the fun of it Judy Carter Judu Music Watch it Junior Nurse Too young to make a living Sam Case Horse Football Got a match? Hard telling To play sports Jerome Condreay Punky Sleep How did I get I haven't thought Not because I that? of that yet want to Kathryn Cruise Kate Dancing and popular music O'ya but Beauty operator For the fun of it Nana Cumming Nellie Sewing Oh! fine Grade school To get a higher teacher education Richard Cumming Gregg Sports writing I'll betch ya Sports writer To kill time Robert Eckland Stub Women Gee Gosh Millionaire To raise heck Jerry Evans Fay Balls A certain senior Oh! its still early Successful in the Old folks say its girl future plans I've fun so I'm here to made. find out. Bethyne Hirsch Hirschy Music, Sad books Oh, for Heavens A successful H. S. To learn Good art sake teacher Kieth Jensen Siger Parties none Engineer To learn and have fun. Rollie Johnson Sparrow Playing cards Ah! shut up Farmer Further their knowledge Dale Matson none Cars and Your guess is as Mechanical To get a better machinery good as mine Engineer education Lois Matzen Matt Music and The same Nurse To get an educa- dancing difference tion, of course June Long Junie A certain boy dum-de-dumdum Secretary I don't know George Mahood Ted Blondes Ya farmer Likes to study Terry Saunders Snake Pretty girls None that's Anything that pays I’ll never know printable. money John Sawyer Jack cars I don't have it Engineer To try to learn something William Shoe tack Music I'm not proud Secretary Haven’t found out Schumacher yet Adrene Staack Deena Old ladies I can Oh, rats! Medical tech- For fun and educa- tease nologist tion Beverly Van Wey Bev Dancing and Here! ! Secretary That's for me to brown eyes know and you to try and find out LeRoy Phillip Mike Records Marilyn Electronic Tech- Education Weed nician Bethyne Weldon Bethyne Men with brown Tomorrow Somebody's darling Folks told me to Elaine Anne hair and blue eyes so here I am Kathryn Bue-lah Blanche Madeline Werts Gilly none Oh poop A successful career To learn and have girl fun 17 Senior Class History On August 31, 1950, thirty-seven bewildered looking Freshman gathered in the Study Hall to take their entrance exams. These confused and green ffeshies were bound to become the Class of '54. For our class officers we chose Bob Eckland as President; Terry Saunders, Vice-president; Beverly Van Wey, Secretary; and Leo Mahoney as Treasurer. Our class sponsor was Ed Nissen. For our motto we chose; Build for character, not for fame . Our flower is the white carnation, and the class colors are Royal Blue and White. We were given an initiation party by the Sophomores and later had our own class parties. Our Freshman year proved very successful with the loss of only three classmen during the year. Our Sophomore year proved to be very dull and we were blamed for everything that went wrong. (We were to blame, but no one could prove it.) The class officers were President-Beth Hirsch; Vice-president-Jerry Evans; Secretary-Judy Carter; and Treasurer-Terry Saunders. Our sponsor was William Maben. This year we had thirty-three in the class. In our four years in high school, our Junior year was the most rushed and hardest of all. On Oct. 28, a well chose cast under the direction of Lamont Larson, presented a very successful comedy Cheaper by the Dozen. We won the Interclass Basketball Tournament on Nov. 30th by beating the Seniors. Our next great project was the Annual Style Show, which we presented on the Nights of April 27 and 28. Through the cooperation of our class sponsors; Augusta Anderson, Derys Schultze, and Walter Peterson, this event was very successful. Ca-vecho Revue was the theme, we chose. On May 4th, we presented the Junior-Senior banquet, which was a gay affair. Our theme was Springtime. The gym was beautifully decorated with a wishing well. May Pole, and garden furniture. Our class officers for the year were Madeline Werts, as President; Jerry Evans, Vice-president; Lois Mat-zen. Secretary; and Nana Cumming, as Treasurer. We ended our Junior year with only thirty in the class. Lois Matzen went to Girls State and Keith Jensen went to Boys State. On Aug. 28th, we registered for the last time in SEHS, with only twenty-four in the class, all who were of the original freshman class. For our last class officers we chose for President-Judy Carter; Vice-president-Dale Matson; Secretary-Beth Weldon; and Treasurer-Beverly Van Wey. Our sponsors are JoAnn Spohn and Don Schultze. We received our class rings on September 9th, and then went to Columbus and Albion to sell advertisements for the yearbook, which was under the sponsorship of the Senior Class. On October 23rd, we motored to Columbus to have our Senior Class pictures taken. We were very proud when we received word, that our Sam was an All-Stater, who had been picked by the Lincoln Journal Star sports staff. The Class of '54 was again Champions of the Interclass Basketball Tournament by beating the Juniors on Nov. 17. A mystery-comedy in three acts, The Case of the Missing Heirs , was presented by the graduating class on Feb. 9th. It was under the direction of Sally Beck. Bright and early on March 26, we left the underclassmen to go to Omaha to enjoy all the sights that there were to see. The evening ended with a tired bunch of happy Seniors returning from a gay day, that no one will forget. On April 26-27, the class participated in the Style Show Mode Of The Mist when we all turned on our charm and wore the latest styles. Sunday, May 9th, the Baccalaureate sermon was presented by Dr. Bert Dessire of the Methodist Church. The evening commenced our last week as Seniors in the St. Edward High School. On the Fourteenth of May, Dr. Earl Wiltse of Grand Island gave the Commencement Address, and we received our diplomas with outstretched hands. Thus concluded our unforgettable and memorable four years in the St. Edward High. There will be no other phase in our lives that the memories will be as dear to us, as the ones of our dear old school. 18 Mary Lou Novotony, Pres. Howard Milburn, Vice. Pres; Molly Brown Janice Dooley Larry Eckland Beverly Francis Peggy Goodwater Leal Homan Motto: Be good, do good, and 20 Lois Nordeen Marianne Raitt Junior make good. Mickey Reardon Jack Roberts Virginia Rotherham Beverly Savicky Rosemary Schumacher Marvin Stevens Class Class Flower: White Rose Class Colors: Dark Green And Gray 21 Floyd Baker Margarette Blaine Bryan Brenneis Duane Cruise Charles Case Cecil Grape Janet Cumming Patricia Horne President. . . . Vice-president Secretary. . . . Treasurer. . . . Joyce Adams Cleo Hoadley Homer Mahood Patty Snave Sophomore Class CLASS MOTTO: You can't be a howling success by simply howling. CLASS FLOWER: Pink Rose CLASS COLORS: Rose and Gray CLASS SPONSOR: Miss Beck - Mr. Donscheski Joe Brown Donald Cruise Kay Fusselman Fred Lantz Carroll McNurlin Melvin Matsen Homer Mahood . Patty Snavely . Joyce Adams . Cleo Hoadley Ella Merideth Beverly Myhre Jean Robert Larry Taylor Kathy Weldon Karen Werl Jayne Westmore Donna Wilson Howard Wil ary Anderson Lavonne Baker Janice Beckman nnie Bryan Jerry Carter Robert Cumming jnald Dooley Ronnie Eckland Tim Goodman irry Hirsch Roberta Houser Larry Kearney nnie Kiesling Janice Long Patricia Lyons President. . . . Vice-president Secretary. . . . Treasurer. . . . Larry Reynoldson Maryann Rolofson . Anita Saunders .Blanche Frances Lawerence Maryanne Reynoldson Rolofson Freshman CLASS COLOR: Yellow and Gray CLASS FLOWER: Yellow Rose CLASS MOTTO: Conduct and Courage leads to honor CLASS SPONSORS: Mrs. Schultze Miss Schmid 3 y LeRoy Mahoney Ronnie Mahoney Evonne Matson 23 Linda Peterson Judy Phillips Sidney Meridith Robert Terry Staach Jim Roberts Schumacher Gary Warner James Thomazin Roger Thompson Edward Danny Webster Monica Webster Westmore 6th Grade J. Andreasen J. Brunk M.Case K. Metzger, D. Novotny B. Parrott J. Reardon G. Sup B. Sutton J. Wallick M. Wathen D. Wheeler N. Peterso 7th Grade J. Gasper B. Saunders P. Fonda A. Werts B. Cumming P. Reardon L. Fisher K. Sawyer •A H. Brunk E. Homan K. Shade B. Byran E.Johnson J. Case D. Christensen R. Cruise J. Kaufman V. Koerber E. Long 8th Grade M. Adams B. Bryan J. Clark D. Long M. Merrell E. Novotny 3th Grade 4 J. Bolz J. Homan f-, j- J. Anderson D. Flaherty J. Willard 4th Grade L. Niemann J. Willard M. Wieland D. Peck J. Bolz R. Huhman B. Brunk K. Metzger K. Brunk S. Taylor M. J. Cahill J. Dickenson J. Weldon J. Werts J. Gasper R. Reitz M. Dickenson K. Metzger R. Weldon D. Sawyer L. Hasselbalch L. Schlichting J. Koerber S. Krueger V. Treinies N. Wathen 5th Grade D. McKay D. Peck S. Reed A. Smith M. Rinkol M. J. Saunders J. Swanson S. Wozniak Kindergarten Mrs. Swanson ABSENT jj •' J ■ H mb k I y '4.. $ m _3 - -fc • a he -Cl. n sy - . IN't ? i R. Ball E. Barcus J. Gates E. Homan B. Huhman T. Rimovsky R. Schlichting D. Reitz C. Taylor D. Torraco W. Johnson G. Weldon K. Peterson L4 V ■ J. Beckman Vlrs. Clark First © Q Z. Johnson G. Kinzer G. Kruger T. Mahoney Orcidfi B. Brunk R. Koerber B. Dickenson N. McKay K. Gates C. Rinkol K. Hasselbalch B. Homan R. Sup K. Treinies Second Grade- Mrs. Clark L. Barcus V. Bolz L. Reitz D. Sawyer N. Fonda P. Shotkoski J. Gasper R. Sutton D. Homan L. Werner G. Huhman A. Werts 0 n -7 v ,'V V V ) H IV.. r n J- fs V VARSITY Front row: J. Evans, T. Saunders Co. Cap., F. Baker, S. Case Co. Cap., M. Stevens, C. Me Nurlin. Back row: Coach R. Doncheski, St. Mgr. J. Brown, H. Milburn, T. Weed, L. Eckland, B. Schumaker, H. Mahood, C. Case, B. Bryan, F. Lantz. Football 1953 FRESHMAN Front row: T.Goodman, B.Schumaker, L. Kearney, L. Reynoldson, J. Carter, D. Webster. Back row: J. Mahoney, T. Staack, J. Thomazin, G. Anderson, L. Hirsch, R. Eckland, S. Meredith, Coach D. Schultze. Cedar Rapids.....18.............St. Edward.....14 Football SPALDING ACADEMY: The Beaver open their season with a twenty-five to zero win with Spalding. Baker, Case, Evans, and Saunders played good defensive ball. Lantz, Case, Saunders played very good offensive ball. CEDAR RAPIDS: The Beavers played their sec- ond game with a forty-six to zero victory over Cedar Rapids. Lantz, Case, and Saunders played very good offensive ball while the rest played good defensive ball. Case led the beavers with eighteen points. WOODRIVER: The Beavers played their third game with Woodriver. Case, Saunders hit paydirt for the Beavers. While the rest play very good defensive ball. Case led the Beavers with twenty points. PALMER: St. Edward Beavers played Palmer with a victory forty to twenty. McNurlin, Case and Saunders played good offensive ball. The fourth quarter, the second team played good offensive and defensive ball. 29 PLATTE CENTER: The Beavers played their fifth game with a win over Platte Center forty-three to six. Case, Saunders played good offensive ball. While the rest did good blocking and tackling. The fourth quarter was played by the second team. Not much yardage was gained by both teams. GREELEY: The Beavers played their sixth game with a victory twenty-five to zero. Case, Saunders hit pay-dirt for the Beaver s. While Baker, Evans, and Schumacher played good defensive ball. LEIGH: The Beavers got beat by Leigh thirty- eight to fourteen. Weed, Saunders made the points for the Beavers. The start of the game looked like to be pretty good but the Trojous were too much for the Beavers. WOLBACK: The Beavers closed their season with a victory over Wolback nineteen to fourteen. Case and Saunders played good defensive ball, but the lack of good tackling. Wolback made a come back with fourteen points. Sam C. Terry S., Bill S., and Jerry E. played their last high school game. Basketball Varsity Squad Back Row-Howard Milburn, Fred Lantz, Blaine Bryan, Charles Case, Bob Eckland, Coach Bob Doncheski. Front Row-Jerry Evans, Tony Weed, Sam Case, Terry Saunders, Larry Eckland. St. Edward 59......................................Genoa 51 33...............................Central City 47 54.....................................Albion 52 44...................................Clarkson 51 47....................................Gresham 53 42........................... Newman Grove 48 53 ..........................St. Bonaventure 65 66.....................................Palmer 50 54 ...................................Albion 64 71 ..............................Cedar Rapids 56 47..................................Fullerton 70 72 ....................................Genoa 51 44...............................Newman Grove 68 59....................................Osceola 50 81....................................Madison 58 M. B. N. Conference Tournament at Albion. St. Edward St. Bonaventure 51 56 District Tournament at Osceola St. Edward Clarks 43 64 32 Sam Case Forward Terry Saunders Center Tony Weed Forward Larry Eckland Guard Jerry Evans Guard Fred Lantz Forward Blaine Bryan Center Charles Case Forward Bob Eckland Guard Howard Milburn Guar 34 Basketball Second Team BACK ROW-D. Webster, S. Meridith, H. Wolfe, B. Swanson, R. Nelson, L. Kearney, L. Homan, L. Taylor. Front Row-Coach Schultze, F. Baker. M. Stevens, J. Roberts, D. Cruise, K. Carter. St. Edward 25 ...................................Genoa 29 26 ...........................Central City 43 37....................................Albion 34 31..................................Clarkson 44 31 .................................Gresham 29 46...........................Newman Grove 41 26 ..........................St. Bonaventure 36 64....................................Palmer 32 32 ..................................Albion 34 41.................................Cedar Rapids 24 27 ...............................Fullerton 51 41.....................................Genoa 37 49..............................Newman Grove 33 43...................................Osceola 30 28 .................................Madison 19 Freshmen St. Edward 16 21 23 55 19 58 20 22 23 54 19 35 26 45 Department St. Edward 20 16 17 20 21 19 23 22 18-5th and 6th Grades. . . . 20 20 26 21 23 35 BACK ROW: Coach Donscheski, Ass’t-coach Schultze. THIRD ROW: F. Lantz, C. Case, C. McNurlin. SECOND ROW: T. Weed, T. Mahood, J. Evans, L. Eckland, M. Stevens, K. Carter. FRONT ROW: B. Schumacher, T. Saunders, S. Case, F. Baker, Student-manager J. Brown. S. E. CLUB President.....................................................................................Terry Saunders Vice-President....................................................................................Tony Weed Secretary-Treasurer.........................................................................Carroll McNurlin The S. E, Club, whose purpose is to develop sportsmanship and to extend it through the school in numerous activities is made up of major letter men in football, basketball, and track. This year the interclass tournament was held at the first of the season. The tournament was won by the Seniors. The money made from the tournament was used for the boys to go to the State Basketball Tournament in Lincoln. 36 STUDENT COUNCIL SEATED: Supt. Schlichting, E. Meredith, J. Adams, T. Weed, M. Webster, J. Zelazny, and Mrs. Anderson. STANDING: B. Hirsch, K. Werner, T. Saunders, L. Kearney, M. Novotny, J. Evans, L. Eckland, K. Jensen, and L. Peterson. The St. Edward High School Council conducted its usual business for the fifth consecutive year during 1953-1954. The officers were: President......... Vice President. . . Secretary......... Treasurer......... Mary Lou Novotny .... .Tony Weed . . . .Joyce Adams . Monnie Webster Each year four seniors , three juniors, three sophomores, and three freshman are chosen by their classmates to serve on the Student Council. These students then represent the entire student body in cooperating with the faculty. The Student Council throughout the Basketball season sponsored dances after a few Friday night games. The representatives from the various classes were: Seniors: Jerry Evans, Terry Saunders, Keith Jensen, and Beth Hirsch. Juniors: Tony Weed, Larry Eckland, Joycelyn Zelazny, andMary Lou Novotny, who was elected by the student body. Sophomores: Joyce Adams, Karen Werner, and Ella Meredith. Freshman: Monnie Webster, Linda Peterson, and Larry Reynoldson. 38 F.T.A STANDING: B. Hirsch, M. Reardon, B. Weldon, P. Goodwater, N. Cumming. SEATED: A. Staack, J. Dooley, M. Niemann, M. Raitt, Mrs. Anderson. President.......... Vice-president. . . . Secretary-Treasurer Newspaper Reporter. . . . Beth Weldon Marlene Niemann . .Marianne Raitt . . Janice Dooley The Future Teachers of America was organized in 1937. F.T.A. activities this year, were regular evening busine ss me etings which included handcrafts. Some were; weaving, weed painting, leather tooling, rick-rack earrings, and other projects. We usually exchanged patterns or other ideas for future teachings. Delicious lunches were served after the F.T.A. meeting by the members. Wevisited various schools throughout the year, and had enjoyable parties. Each month we decorated the room according to the season, trying to bring in nature in some way. 39 F. H. A. f rr o ,o o' on non o ■1L iTwtw mn« w«W i n- BACK ROW: M. Reardon, R. Schumacher, V. Rotherham, K. Werner, B. Savicky, J. Carter, B. Bryan, J. Roberts, J. Wens, N. Cumming, C. Hoadley, J. Jaixen, J. Westmore, B. Van Wey, and A. Staack. SECOND ROW: P. Nordeen, M. Werts, B. Myhre, B. Kiesling, J. Zelazny, J. Adams, B. Weldon, D. Wilson, M. Rolfson, P. Lyons, B. Baker, L. Matzen, J. Long, J. Phillips, J. Dooley, and Mrs. Schultze, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: L. Nordeen, L. Peterson, A. Saunders, B. Francis, P. Snavely, C. Taylor, M. Novotny, M. Nelson, E. Matson, M. Raitt, P. Horne, K. Fusselman, S. Moore, J. Beckman, and D. Campain. FRONT ROW: M. Brown, R. Howser, J. Cumming, M. Niemann, K. Cruise, B. Hirsch, P. Goodwater, M. Brenneis, D. Webster, E. Meridith, K. Weldon, B. Francis, and M. Webster. Mildred Nelson President The F.H.A. has 58 members: Mildred Nelson........... Mary Lou Novotny......... Julie Jaixen............. Beverly Francis.......... Deanna Webster............ Marlene Niemann.......... Janet Cummings........... Marianne Raitt............ Adrene Staack............. Officers are as follows: ......................President .................Vice President ..................... Secretary ......................Treasurer ............Publicity Chairman ................Parliamentarian ......................Historian ....................Song Leader ..............Degrees Chairman Mary Lou Novotny Vice President During the summer several officers attended the officer's workshop which was held at Kearney. Those who attended were: Mildred Nelson, Adrene Staack, Marlene Niemann, Deanna Webster, Bev. Francis, and Marianne Raitt. At this workshop Mildred was nominated for State F.H.A. treasurer. During this year, while we were working to become an honor chapter, we sang Christmas Carols for the shut ins, polished trophies, exchanged gifts with our heart sisters, observed home safety week, had talent night, sent gifts for the world festival, entertained the 8th graders, and had family fun night. 40 F. F. A BACK ROW: K. Carter, J. Carter, L. Kearney. T. Weed, H. Mahood, J. Evans, F. Baker, K. Jensen, T. Goodman, D. Cruise, andC. Grape. THIRD ROW; L. Taylor, J. Thomazin, R. Dooley, D. Cruise, G. Anderson, M. Stevens, B Swanson. G. Warner, and R. Mahoney. SECOND ROW: D. Matson C. McNurlin, J. Roberts, B. Bryan, T. Mahood, R. Nelson, B. Schumacher, and M. Matson. FRONT ROW: T. Staack, R. Cumming, D. Webster, E. Westmore.j. Mahoney, J. Brown, R. Thompson, J. Roberts, L. Hirsch, L. Reynoldson and Sponsor: Mr. Ray Olson. President...............................Dale Matson Colors: National Blue Vice President..........................Keith Jensen Coin Gold Secretary..............................Homer Mahood Motto; Treasurer...............................Keith Carter Learning to do Reporter................................Jack Roberts Doing to learn Sentinel................................Bill Swanson Earning to live Advisor...............................Mr. Ray Olson Living to serve The F.F.A. has been very successful this year with its 39 members. During the year the F.F.A. sponsored a purebred Yorkshire hog project for boys in the chapter that wanted to raise purebred hogs. On Oct. 24, 1953 Keith Jensen and Dale Matson attended the officers training meeting, which proved to be very interesting. On Feb. 20, 1954, the officers attended an F.F.A. Contest at Loup City. Throughout the year several parties were held with the F.F.A. entertaining the F.H.A. for a square dance party, which was enjoyed by all. 41 LITTLE BEAVER STAFF STANDING: B. Bryan, K. Werner, J. Roberts, R. Cummings, D. Webster, J. Dooley, and L. Matzen. SEATED: M. L. Novotny, M. Niemann, J. Carter, M. Nelson, J. Jaixen, and Miss Spohn. Editor........ Co-Editor. . Gossip. . . . Feature. . . . Activities. . Sports Editor ......Judy Carter Marlene Niemann . . . . Julie Jaixen . . Mildred Nelson Mary Lou Novotny Richard Cumming Five girls on the Little Beaver Staff publish a school paper each week which consists of three pages. This paper contains school activities, and the gossip. Each class has a representative to report on his class news and the activities the class plans to do. In February of 1954, The Little Beaver Staff decided to print just one paper each month so there will be a bigger paper. Miss Jo Ann Spohn is The Little Beaver sponsor. 42 PEP CLUB BACK ROW: Miss Beck, R. Schumacher, J. Long, M. Reardon, V. Rotherham. K. Werner, J. Carter, J. Werts, J. Jaixen, J. Westmore, B. Van Wey, A. Staack, and Miss Spohn. THIRD ROW: M. Werts, P. Nordeen, L. Nordeen, B. Riesling, J. Zelazny, D. Wilson, B. Bryan, P. Lyons, N. Cumming, C. Hoadley, J. Phillips, and J. Dooley. SECOND ROW: L. Peterson, M. Brown, B. Francis, M. Niemann, E. Matson, P. Horne, K. Weldon, B. Baker, L. Matzen, J. Long, B. Francis, and D. Campain. FRONT ROW: J. Cumming, P. Snavely, K. Cruise, B. Hirsch, P. Goodwater, M. Rolofson, M. Nelson, C. Taylor, K. Fusselman, S. Moore, and J. Beckman. CHEERLEADERS: A. Saunders, M. Novotny, B. Weldon, J. Adams, D. Webster, M. Raitt, E. Meredith, and M. Webster. President. . . . Vice President Secretary. . . . Treasurer. . . . . . . Judy Carter Madeline Werts Mildred Nelson Kay Fusselman There are 54 members in the Pep Club. The uniforms are white skirts, white blouses, and maroon sweaters. To away games we wore jeans, white blouses, and our maroon sweaters. The Pep Club sold pop and candy bars during the basketball games to raise money. This years Cheerleaders are: The first team- Beth Weldon, Mary Lou Novotny, Joyce Adams, and Anita Saunders. The second team Cheerleaders are Monnie Webster, Deanna Webster, Marianne Raitt, and Ella Meridith. The school spirit was shown by the girls decorating the boards the day of the game. This year we again had the point system, with the number of points required being 470. The sponsors of the Pep Club this year are: Sally Beck. 43 Miss JoAnn Spohn and Miss FIRST TEAM CHEERLEADERS J. Adams, M. Novotny, B. Weldon, A. Saunders. CHEERLEADERS SECOND TEAM CHEERLEADERS M. Webster, E. Meredith, M. Raitt, D. Webster. 44 MAJORETTES Bev Van Wey, R. Schumacher, P. Snayely, and J. Jaixen. This year, the majorettes performed at the half of the Wood River football game, and later at the halves of the Clarkson and Madison basketball games. Bev Van Wey, as head majorette led not only the majorettes but also the St. Edward Band, and through this leadership presented fine entertainment. 45 THIRD ROW: K. Jensen, T. Weed, M. Weed, R. Johnson, and K. Carter. SECOND ROW; A. Staack, J. Jaixen, J. Carter, L. Matzen, and Miss Beck, Sponsor. FRONT ROW: M. Raitt, B. Hirsch, M. Nelson, P. Goodwater, and B. Weldon. NATIONAL THESPIANS The St. Edward Thespians presented 3 one-act-plays on March 16, 1954. Tell It To Tommy , featured Don Cruise, Homer Mahood, Keith Carter, Tony Weed, and Howard Wolfe. Starring in Life of the Party , was Sid Meredith, Karen Werner, Adrene Staack, Mildred Nelson, Billy Swanson, Marianne Raitt, Anita Saunders, Deanna Webster, Howard Milburn, Larry Taylor, and Larry Eckland. The prize-winning play The Storm , showed Beth Hirsch, Mike Weed, Keith Jensen, Peggy Goodwater, and Judy Carter. This play cast journeyed to Norfolk on March 19, to participate in the District Contest, where they received a rating of good. We wish to thank Miss Beck for her time and patience without whose help we could not have put on these plays, and also anyone else who might have helped in any way. 46 Girls Athletics RAPK- rdw-k Cruise L Nordeen D. Wilson, B. Francis, C. Taylor, B. Weldon, M. Nelson, K. Werner, B. Bryan J Jaixen R. Schiimacher. J. Long, B. Baker, M. Rolfson, B. Keisling, R. Houser, M. Raitt. FRONT ROW-P. Nordeen P Goodwater J Phillips, A. Saunders, J Beckman, L. Peterson, B. Francis, E. Matson, K. Fusselman, E. Merid'ithi K. Weldon,’ s! Moore, D. Webster, M. Webster, P. Snavley, J. Adams, Mrs. Derys Schultze. St. Edward 9...................................Belgrade 65 34...............................Cedar Rapids 72 14...................................Belgrade 51 25.....................................Albion 45 Cedar Rapids Albion SECOND TEAM St. Edward 18...................................Belgrade 62 16...................................Belgrade 59 38.....................................Albion 41 28....................................Creston 48 PALMER INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT St. Edward 22.....................................Palmer 48 SOFT BALL Girls played two softball games and were defeated each time by Belgrade. 47 GLEE CLUB BACK ROW: J. Long, M. Reardon, R. Schumacher, V. Rotherham, K. Werner, B. Savicky, J. Carter, B. Bryan, J. Roberts, J. Werts, N. Cumming, C. Hoadley, J. Jaixen, J. Westmore, B. Van Wey, Miss Schmid. THIRD ROW; M. Werts, M.Myhre, B. Kiesling, J. Zelazny, J. Adams, B. Weldon, D. Wilson, M. Rolofson, P. Lyons, B. Baker, L. Matzen, J. Long, J. Phillips. J. Dooley. SECOND ROW: L. Peterson, A. Saunders, B. Francis, P. Snavely, C. Taylor, M. Novotny, M. Nelson, E. Matson, M. Raitt, P. Horn, K. Fusselman, S. Moore, J. Beckman. FIRST ROW: R. Houser, J. Cumming, M. Niemann, K. Cruise, B. Hirsch, P. Goodwater, M. Brenneis, D. Webster, E. Meridith, K. Weldon, B. Francis, M. Webster. The Girls' Glee this year under the direction of Miss Schmid, has provided a great deal of entertainment. At the Spring Concert, they sang The Old Woman and The Pedlar, and Follow Me Down To Carlow which received a 1 at District Contest at Albion. 48 Boys Glee Club BACK ROW: B. Schumacher, L. Taylot, R. Nelson, M. Weed, B. Bryan, K. Jensen, G. Warner, Miss Schmid. SECOND ROW: J. Sayer, R. Johnson, D. Cruise, B. Swanson, T. Weed, J. Roberts, J. Carter, R. Mahoney, L. Rey-noldson, R. Cumming. FIRST ROW: B. Eckland, K. Carter, E. Novotny, D. Cruise, H. Wolfe, C. Grape, R. Thompson, T. Staack, J. Mahoney, E. Westmore. This year the Boy's Glee has proved very interesting with the 27 boys participating. At the Spring Concert, which was held March 25, they sang All Through the Night , and Dance my Comrades . These two songs received a rating of 2 at the District Contest which was held at Albion, April. We wish to thank Miss Schmid for all the time she has put forth in helping us. 49 The Band The members in the St. Edward Band are: Cornets: D. Cruise, L Reynoldson, T. Staack, B. Swanson, J. Carter, L. Fisher, D. Novotny, A. Smith, M. Wat-hen, G. Sup, D. McKay. French Horns: A. Saunders, J. Brunk. Trombones: M. Niemann, V. Koerber, B. Riesling, G. Andreason, N. Peterson. Baritone: K. Werner. Flutes: J. Clark, B. Bryan. Clarinets: A. Staack, J. Carter, B. Francis, L. Matzen, B. Saunders, K. Sawyer, B. Bryan, D. Wheeler. Bass: E. Novotny, K. Shade. Saxophones: B. Francis, R. Cruise, J. Adams, B. Bryan. Drums: B. Bryan, J. Reardon, M. Novotny, K. Cruise. This year the band was very active having performed at the halves of the Clarkson and Madison basketball games. On March 25, they played at the Spring Concert, and at the District Contest received a ”3 for their work. We wish to commend Miss Verina Schmid on her fine work in making the band a success. 50 Music Clinic Approximately 600 high school music students representing 19 northeast Nebraska communities, attended the Ninth Annual Choral Clinic, which was held January 15 and 16. Sixty-five St. Edward music students, with their director, Miss Verena Schmid, participated. Guest conductor was Mr. Don Craig of New York City. Mr. Craig has worked with more than 16,000 students at 42 festivals and clinics. He is well known in the radio, television, and recording world for his training of the Fred Waring Radio Glee Club, as welll as being choral conductor for several network tele vision programs. He has recently been appointed Choral Director of the TELEPHONE HOUR. The concert consisted of such selections as The Heavens are Telling , Lacrymosa No. 7 from Requiem , Lost in the Night , Deep River , Old Joe Clark , Russian Picnic , My Bonnie lies over the Ocean , and Onward ye People . 51 Junior Class Play Mr. Will Cameron . Mrs. Inez Cameron Steve Cameron . . . Patty Cameron . . . Virgie Cameron . . Mrs. Sorenson . . . . .........Keith Carter .... Mildred Nelson ..........Tony Weed Peggyann Goodwater Rosemary Schumacher .......... Joan Werts Willie Williams. . . Lt. Shirley Anderson Mary Alice Callister Clara.............. Ed Smith............. Director........... . Billy Swanson . . . Julie Jaixen Deanna Webster Marianne Raitt . . Larry Eckland Miss Sally Beck “The Case Of The Missing Heirs” Senior Class Play Perriot Preston....................Terry Saunders Gwen Talbot........................ Adrene Staack Bruiser Barnes........................Jerry Evans Mrs. Allerdyce Beeman.................Judy Carter Maybelle Beeman.................... Beth Weldon Louise Thomas.........................Beth Hirsch Mrs. Kite........................Madeline Werts Wentworth..........................Dale Matson The Phantom........................ Keith Jensen J. Winston Graham.................Rollie Johnson Director............................Sally Beck Prompter.....................................Lois Matzen Pictures from the One Act Plays Spring Concert Small Groups Girls Sextette Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be Boys Octette Stouthearted Men Double Sextette Ava Maria Triple Trio Griddle Cakes Mixed Octette Polly Wolly Doodle Instrumental Band Monarch The Traveller Star Spangled Banner Large Groups Boys Glee All Through the Night Dance My Comrades Girls Glee The Old Woman and the Pedler Follow Me Down to Carlow Mixed Chorus Joshua Fit De Battle ob Jericho The Deaf Old Woman Solos Lois Matzen Nymphs and Shepherds Don Cruise Three for Jack Marianne Raitt The Star Tony Weed Come to the Fair Jayne Westmore Song of the Canoe 57 Senior Sneak Day Bright and early on March 26, 1954, 5:15 to exact, 23 Seniors and their Sponsors, Jo Ann Spohn and Donald Schultze, left for Omaha for their well earned Sneak Day. They visited the highlights of Omaha such as: Boys Town, KMTV, Joselyn Memorial, Union Pacific Historical Museum, World-Herald, and Municipal Airport. From 3:30 to 12:00 was free time. Due to sleepiness, we started home at 11:15 and arrived here at 2:10. This is one day that will live in our minds for a long time in the future. Beaver Bites These are a few of the recognitions that have come to St. Edward High School through some of the pupils- Tony Weed--wrote an essay on Farm Price Supports, which was published in Our Times paper. We have a Star Foot-Ball player--Sam Case, was recognized in the Lincoln Star Journal , as one of Nebraska's High School Star Players. Itwas also stated Sam could play on College Teams. Last year, Lois Matzen and Keith Jensen, represented the Class of '54, at Girls State and Boys State. This year, Mary Lou Novotny and Tony Weed will represent the Class of '55. Last summer came the news that Lois Matzen, Adrene Staack, Beth Hirsch, and Judy Carter had received their State Degrees in F. H. A. This year Mildred Nelson, Beverly Francis, Deanna Webster. Marlene Niemann, and Julie Jaixen are working for their State Degrees. We wish you luck. Oh, and MILDRED NELSON is now STATE TREASURER of F. H. A. Congratulations! ! ! Color Day King and Queen crowned this year were, Kay Fusselman and Marvin Stevens. They looked so maroony and whitely. Mary Lou Novotny placed 1st in her essay on What American Citizenship Means to Me . Miss Spohn became Mrs. Everett Smith on May 8, 1954. We wish them happiness. On April 9, 1954, Ted Hass, of KMMJ Radio station, visited St. Edward to talk with our honorable citizens who spoke a few well chosen words. St. Edward High School, this year was able to offer an Adult Typing Class. There were Twelve sessions under Miss Jo Ann Spohn. Rural Field Day was held at St. Edward, on April 16, 1954 Winner was District 27, in Platte County with 67 points. SEHS was very proud that Judy Carter won first prize, and Madeline Werts won second in the Boone County essay contest on, Building Through Citizenship. Fred Lantz won the 220 yd. dash, at Dist. C Convention At Columbus, qualifying him for the state Track Meet. Good Luck to ya, Fred. Awards were given to the Editor, Co-editor, and the Business Manager, for their time and hard work on the Annual. Tony Weed was awarded the best student in Current Event for this year. The outstanding worker s who made Modele De Mist such a beautiful scene was Tony Weed and Marlene Niemann. In music, Mary Lou Novotny received the highest number of points. Also Marlene Niemann received a pin for her special efforts in band. Judy Carter and Adrene Staack received recognition for a perfect attendance in band. There were awarded 5 majors and 23 minors. The Omaha World Herald presented a Certificate of Merit to Coach Bob Donscheski, for ranking 10th in six man football in Class A. Judy Carter and Nana Cummings have had perfect attendance all four years of High School. 59 Track Standing-left to right: J. Roberts, Coach Donscheski, S. Meridith, G. Warner, D. Webster, C. Criss, R. Mahoney, G. Anderson, T. Staack, F. Baker, R. Thompson, B. Bryan, L. Reynoldson, L. Eckland, J. Mahoney, W, Nelson, J. Carter, R. Nelson, R. Dooley, B. Schumacher, L. Hirsch, Coach Schultze, T. Goodman, T. Weed. Kneeling: E. Lantz, L. Taylor, B. Eckland, C. McNurlin, H. Mahood, M. Stevens, T. Saunders, J. Roberts, D. Cruise, C. Case, H. Milburn, K. Carter, B. Swanson. ST. EDWARD 59 GENOA 59 St. Edward winners: Shot Put, Sam Case, 1st, 41'; Discus Sam Case, 1st, 106'; Fred Lantz, 3rd, 87'; High Jump, Terry Saunders, 2nd, 4' 11 ; Jack Roberts, 3rd, 4' 9 ; Broad Jump; Sam Case, 2nd, 16' 5 1 2 ; Terry Saunders, 3rd, 16' 4 ; 60 yd. High Hurdles; Jack Roberts, 1st, 10:2; Low Hurdles; Sam Case, 1st, 12:9; Jack Roberts, 2nd, 13 flat; 100 yd. Dash Fred Lantz; 1st, 11 flat; Terry Saunders, tie for 2nd, 11:2; 440 yd. Dash; Terry Saunders 2nd, 62.5; Homer Mahood, 3rd, 64:1; 880 yd. Run; Robert Eckland, 3rd, 2.36:3; Mile Run, Keith Carter, 1st, 5.28; 880 yd. Relay; (S. Case, F. Lantz, T. Stevens, J. Roberts), 2nd, 1st, 1:51; Mile Relay; (J. Evans, T. Weed, M. Stevens, L. Eckland), 2nd, 4:23; Freshman Relay; (T. Goodman, R. Dooley,C. Criss, B. Schumacher), 1st, 59.3. ALBION TRIANGULAR; ALBION 89 1 2 NEWMAN GROVE 45 1 2 ST. EDWARD 37 Shot Put; Sam Case, 1st, 42 ft.; Floyd Baker, 3rd, 36 ft., 10'; 100 yd. Dash; Fred Lantz, 4th, 11.3; 440 yd. Dash, Terry Saunders, 1st, 56:5; 220 yd. Dash Fred Lantz, 2nd, 25.2; 880 yd. Relay; St. Ed. 2nd, 1:47; Discus; Sam Case, 2nd, 108' 880 yd. Run, Bill Schumacher, 3rd, 2:18; Mile Run; Keith Carter,. 3rd, 5.14; 100 yd. Low Hurdles Sam Case, 2nd, 13.3; Mile Relay; St. Ed. 3rd, 3.56.2. COLUMBUS INVITATIONAL Terry Saunders, 5th, 440 yard dash. Fred Lantz, 4th, 100 yard dash. COLUMBUS DISTRICT C MEET Won by Elkhorn. St. Ed. had 10 points. Lantz won the 220 yard dash, 24 sec. Saunders was fourth in the 440 yard dash, 55.9 sec. Carter was fourth in the mile, 5.08. 60 Modele De Mist Royalty Modele De Mist, was the theme of the 1954 Style Show which was presented by the Junior Class on April 26 and 27, under the direction of Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Schultze. The musical numbers, including a song written especially for Style Show, were under the direction of Miss Schmid. This name was well-suited to the production, because the models did truly seem to emerge from behind a mist-like substance. The backdrop presented the image of a distant castle to the audience, with beautiful flowers everywhere. A bubbling silver fountain, complimentd by the beautiful silver stemmed tree, added to the elegance of the setting. The effects achieved by the lighting were unique and impressive. The highlight of the evening arrived, when Bev Van Wey and Terry Saunders, attendants to the royal couple, who are chosen by the Student Body, emerged from behind the beautiful scenes to meet Queen Beth Weldon, and King Jerry Evans, who reigned over Modele De Mist land amidst all the splendor and enchantment. 62 BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY, MAY 9, 1954, 8:15 P. M. Methodist Church Processional ........................... Verena Schmid Invocation ..................... Rev. Chas. Rabenberg Music ............................................ Mixed Octette “We Praise Thee” Scripture Reading Matthew 7:15-28 Sermon ____________________________ Rev. Bert Bessire “The Man With Twelve Fingers” Music .................................. Mixed Octette “O Send Thy Light Forth” Benediction ................... Rev. Chas. Rabenberg Recessional ........................... Verena Schmid (Please do not applaud) COMMENCEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1954, 8:15 P. M. High School Auditorium Processional Invocation ... Salutatorian Valedictorian Solo ........ Verena Schmid Mary Lou Novotny Father James Brady .... Bethyne Hirsch ...... Judith Carter ........ Lois Matzen “Hymn of Youth Address ........................ Dr. Earle W. Wiltse “The Big Change” Presentation of the Class .... Prin. Augusta Anderson Presentation of Diplomas .............. Roy L. Smith Presentation of Scholarships, Supt. W. A. Schlichting Music ................................ Girls’ Sextette Benediction Commencement Hour” ............... Father James Brady Verena Schmid ................Mary Lou Novotny 63 Recessional K. W. CARTER St. Edward, Nebraska John Deere Sales Service—Fertilizer Grain Carter Grain Implements Tractor Parts Implements—Commercial Fertilizer Purina Feeds Farm Supplies K. W. Carter Son St. Edward, Nebraska Office Phone 1 Residence Phone 10 FARMERS UNION GAS OIL CO. SKELLY GASOLINE, TRACTOR FUEL TAGOLENE OIL GREASES HOOD TIRES AND TUBES BATTERY CHARGING CALL US FOR PROMPT DELIVERY Phone 52 BEAVER VALLEY TRANSPORT SERVICE Carriers Of LIVESTOCK, GENERAL COMMODITIES AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS GERALD STAACK PHONE 44 ST. EDWARD, NEBRASKA ST. EDWARD FARMERS UNION ASSOCIATION Modern Serve Yourself Store Fresh Fruits Vegetables Staple Groceries - Flour - Meats Beverages - Ice Cream Men’s and Boys’Work Clothing Leo Hall, Pres. 0?an n Stone Co-op Tractors Farm Implements Feed — Seed — Coal John McCarty, Mgr. Phone 63 SUoatox Buyer Seller of Grain Paul Cahill, Mgr. T ioducc 72cfuvitHteMt Cash Buyers of Poultry, Cream and Eggs County Pick-Up — Regular Routes OSCAR NELSON, MGR. Phone 107 K zUd ztc94uy tyi zduate S. S' S- (?C z i4 o£ ? 954 'iC cutcC IRoy SMITH HARDWARE Phone 30 Housewares Zenith Radios Frigidaire Television Appliances LENNOX 7 Self-Serve Food Morket Fancy and Staple Groceries Meats I. H. M YHRE general merchandise FROZEN FOOD LOCKE1RS ST. EDWARD, NJCBK. Gifts, Baby Wear Dish Ware and Notions Shoes and Clothing Congratulations to the Class of 1954 GENUINE CHEVROLET PARTS CHEVROLET FOR LOW COST TRANSPORTATION International IHC Refrigeration OTTO NELSON St. Edward Telephone 112 Nebraska Genuine IHC Parts “GOOD FARM EQUIPMENT PAYS” HASSELBALCH’S STORE Since 1883 THE STORE OF QUALITY AND VALUE Ball Band Rubber Footwear Phoenix Hosiery Quadriga Prints Lampl Sweaters Glover Sportswear Lorraine and Seamprufe Lingerie Friedman-Shelby Shoes Samsonite Luggage Groceries Dry Goods Shoes Meats Notions Clothing CLASS BANK OF ST. EDWARD Locally owned Locally operated (? ntyricrfu( xtiaM4 to t c ct Z44 S ? MILLERS HOME FURNISHINGS - FUNERAL HOME PHONES - STORES 15 FUNERAL HOME 20 RES. 225 GEORGE GRAGERT CONTRACTOR Land Leveling Dam Building Dirt Moving Ditching “LET QEORGE DO IT Phone 8 ST. EDWARD, NEBR. BLACKSMITH And MACHINE WORK McBRIDE Welding BARBER Saw filing Hard facing SHOP AL JAZWIECK For Business and Pleasure PEARSON’S use our 24 hour service IGA Variety Store SKEEDEE INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COMPANY Meats — Fruit — Vegetables House Supplies — School Needs Your Business Appreciated St. Edward Nebraska Phone 7 Congratulations to the class of ’54 Congratulations Class of ’54 HOME CAFE EARL TYLER Vi Zelazany, Proprietor Congratulations Graduates 1954 General Repair DR. M.R.PALMER “SPEED” JASWICK Optometrist Albion Nebraska St. Edward Nebraska METZGER PRODUCE COMPLETE FARM SUPPLY SERVICE ST. EDWARD, NEBR. CONOCO GAS OIL Accessories, Batteries, New and Used Cars St. Edward, Nebraska WATHEN MOTOR CO. THE SAFE WAY IS THE MODERN WAY ELECTRIC CONSUMERS PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT C ongratulations ! 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