Tahoma High School - Ki Ah Yu Yearbook (Maple Valley, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1956 volume:

This annual is dedicated to the Tahoma graduating seniors of 1956. Here's how to use it— If you ever have need of knowledge, look at the faculty section and you may recall something you were taught. If you don't, remember there are other teachers in life including experience which is probably the best teacher of all. Profit from it. If you want to know how your classmates looked in their high school days, look at the sections of individual pictures. If life gets rough, relax. Look at the sections devoted to activities and sports and even at the Snoop Shots . Remember the fun you once had and try to recapture it no matter where you are or what you are doing. If you want to buy something, look at the advertising section, of course. So take this annual with you along with our warmest congratulations and our best hopes for the future. Co-Editors................... Business Manager............. Advertising Manager.......... Assistant Advertising Manager Art Editors.................. Adviser ..................... Carol Smedberg, Joan Holmes ................. Bev Bryner ............. Jim Burroughs ................. Ron Nickell Eva Kimball, Donna Thurlby .... William A. Ziegner, Jr. Photographs - Donald K. Prothero, National School Studios FACULTY upt. of .Schools Best wishes to the Tahoma High School 56 graduates. Completing your secondary education is another accomplishment in your young life for which you should be sin -cerely congratulated. I hope that at this phase of your education the school has helped to instill the wisdom of looking ahead, the desire to become a useful citizen, and the optimism to face the real issues of life. LLOYD H. PRIEBE B.S., E.E. University of Washington f rincipafi l l }essage May I extend the best wishes for the future welfare and happiness of the Class of '56 to which this annual is dedicated. OREN C. JENSEN B. A., Jamestown College, North Dakota M. S., University of North Dakota Principal Geology, Retail Selling, Commercial Law ANNA E. BORGESON B. A., U. of W. and W.S.C. Commercial Subjects Torch, Service Club Adviser OTTO E. MOORE A. B. , U. of W. History, Sociology, Economics Boys' Club Adviser JOHN DUNN B. A., U. of W. Freshman English, Spanish, General Science Sophomore Class Adviser WILLIAM A. ZIEGNER, JR. B. A., U. of W. Graduate work at U. of W. English, Journalism Drama Club and Junior Class Adviser CHARLES W. McNAIR A. B., Lincoln Memorial College Graduate Work at U. of W. Mathematics, Science BETTY J. GRAEBER University of Washington Geography, Wash. History Health, P.E. Librarian Girls' Club and Letterette Adviser GLADYS S. SULLIVAN B. A., U. of W. Home Economics F. H. A. Adviser MARY LOU HOLLOWAY B. A., Western Wash. C. of E. Junior High Classes Health Physical Education Handicrafts JOSEPH RUSEK B.S., Carroll College, Mont. U. of W., U. of New Mexico U. S. N. 8 years Junior High Classes and Principal Freshman Science Ski Club Adviser JESSE L. RIFFE B. S., Oregon State Post Graduate Work at U. of W., Oregon State Agrlc. College, W.S.C. Agriculture F.F.A. Adviser CLYDE ROBB B.S., Bemidja State Teachers' College, Minnesota Industrial Arts Seventh Grade Mathematics Science -9- FYDELLA HUTTON B. A., Pacific University, Oregon Junior High Subjects Girls' Club Clerk of the School DONALD BOESEL B. A., College of Puget Sound Biology, Bookkeeping P. E., Health, Coach Graduate Eastern Wash. College of Education B.A., U. of W. Junior High Classes Junior High Girls' Club Adviser SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS District 1 Noble Huse Allen Harshfield (Elected March, 1956) District 2 Colin McDonald District 3 Gilbert Lobdell District 4 Frank Holly District 5 John Lahtinen (Chairman) Donald Guy (Elected March, 1956) -10— SENIORS ALBERT TANGNESS HEDIN Swede Pet Saying: Hey, Daddy-O Seniors Torch 1, 2, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Service 2; Drama 4; Lettermen 1, 2, 3,4, President 4; Student Body Vice-President 4; Student Council 3,4; Freshman Class Treasurer; Sophomore Class Vice-President; Senior Play 4; All-School Play 2,3; Basketball Letter 3,4; Boys' Club 1,2, 3,4, President 3; Baseball Letter 1,2, 3,4; Smoker 1,2; CAROL ANN SMEDBERG Toots Pet Saying: You Eggnog Torch 4; Service 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 3,4; Pep 3,4, President 3,4; Drama 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Ski 3; Letterette 3,4; Student Body Secretary 4; Student Council 4; Yell Queen 2; Girls' Sports 1,2, 3,4, All-School Manager 2,3; Herald Staff 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4, Co-Editor 4; Chorus 2,3; Band 1,2; Office 3,4; Office Manager 4; Tennis Letter 3,4; Girl's Letter Winner 3,4; Senior Play 4; Prompter Senior Play 2; Christmas Play 3; Variety Show 1,3,4; Girls' Club 1,2, 3,4, Cabinet 3,4; Freshman Class Play. GARY BERTRUM HABENICHT Hab Pet Saying: You beady-eyed Monster Service 3; F. F. A. 1, 2; Drama 4; Ski 3; Letterman 2,3,4; Student Body President 3; Student Council 3,4; Chorus 4; Freshman Sophomore Class Secretary; Senior Play 4; All-School Play 3,4; Christmas Play 1; Variety Show 1,3,4; Football 4; Baseball 2,3; Boys' Club 1,2, 3,4, President 4; Smoker 2,3,4. JULIE ANN VETTERS J Pet Saying: Sure Nuff- Torch 1, 2, 3, 4, Recorder 3,4; Service 2,3,4; F.H. A. 1,2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 3, Treasurer 3,4; Pep 3; Drama 1,2, Secretary 1; Letterette 3,4; Student Body Treasurer 4; Student Council 4; Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Girl's Letter Winner 3; Senior Play Business Manager 4; All-School Play 1, 2, 3; Variety Show 1, 2, 3; Girl's Club 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 3, Cabinet 3,4; Music Letter 3. —IS— e . —seniors KENNETH FREDRICK MAXWELL Ken” Pet Saying: What's Up, Dad? Boys' Club 1,2, 3,4; Tennis Letter 2; Lettermen 2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; All-School Play 4. JOAN RAE HOLMES Holmsle Pet Saying: Aw, Come On F. H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 3; Herald Staff 3,4; Annual Staff 3, Co-Editor 4; Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4. GARY LEE LAY Stubby Pet Saying: Hey, Dad Drama 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Senior Class Treasurer; Senior Play 4; Christmas Play 3; Variety Show 3, 4; Boys' Club 1,2,3,4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep 3, 4; Drama 3; Ski 3; Herald Staff 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1,2; Variety Show 1, Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman Class Play . Annual Business Manager. BEVERLY RUTH BRYNER Bev Pet Saying: Who me ? Well FAY MARGARET BRADY Margie Pet Saying: Gleeps Torch 2,3,4; Service 2,3, Vice-President 4; Letterette 3,4; Student Council 4; Girls' Sports 1,2, 3. 4; Office 4; Girls' Letter Winner 4; Senior Play 4; All-School Play 2,3; Christmas Play 2; Girls' Club 1,2,3, 4, Cabinet 3,4, President 4; Freshman Class Play; Science Club Secretary; F.H.A. 1,2,3. EUGENE CLARE TAYLOR Gene Pet Saying; Guess Torch 3,4; Service 4; F. F. A. 1; Lettermen 1,2, 3, 4; Tennis Letter 2,4; Senior Play 2; All-School Play 2,4; Basketball Letter 4; Golf Letter 1; Boys' Club 1,2, 3,4. BARBARA JEAN WRIGHT Babs Pet Saying: You're Just Saying It Torch 1,2, 3,4; Service 4; F.H.A. 1.2, 3,4; President 4; Ski 3; Letterette 3,4; Student Council 4; Girls' Sports 1.2, 3,4; Chorus 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Girls' Letter Winner 3; Senior Play 4; Variety Show 1; Girls' Club 1,2, 3,4. —15— Seniors RONALD JOHN EBERLE Ron Pet Saying: That's good enough F. F.A. 1; Lettermen 1, 2, 3,4; Junior Class Vice-President; Football Letter 4; Golf Letter 1,2; Boys' Club 1,2, 3,4. HAZEL LENORA BUTLER Butch Pet Saying: All time you get so excltedl Torch 1, 2, 3, 4; Service 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4; Pep 3,4, Treasurer 4; Girls' Sports 1, 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Girls' Club 1,2,3,4. RICHARD NEIL STANLEY Chester Pet Saying; Yes, Me' Darlln Drama 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; All School Play 4; Christmas 1,2, 3; Boy's Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Smoker 1, 2,3,4. DARLENE WINFIELD HUNDLEY Darlene Pet Saying: Oh, no Girls' Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep 4. —16— DONNA SUE THURLBY Donna Pet Saying: Well, I Mean Torch 4; Drama 1,2, 3,4; Herald Staff 4; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Girls' Club 1,2, 3,4; Debate 3; Junior Play; Art Editor Newspaper 2,3. JEAN JAMES BURROUGHS Buggsy Pet Saying: How about me F. F. A. 1,2; Lettermen 2,3,4; Herald Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Tennis Letter 2,3, 4; Senior Class President; Senior Class Play 4; Variety Show 4; Boys' Club 1,2, 3,4. JENNIE LEE HART Red Pet Saying: Oh, Zeek Service 2, 3; F. H. A. 1, 2; Drama 1, 2; Letterette 3,4, President 4; Student Council 4; Girls' Sports 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 4; Girls' Letter Winner 4; Freshman Class Treasurer; Senior Play 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. -17- ? . __seniors LYNN ALLEN BARKLEY Pickle Packer Pet Saying: I hate Women Torch 1, 4; F. F. A. 1; Drama 1, 2, 4; Student Council 4; Band 1, 2; Senior Play 4; Christmas 1, Variety Show 3; Boys' Club 1, 2, 3, 4. FLORENCE MILDRED HARSHFIELD Floss Pet Saying: How 'bout that” Torch 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; Service 2,3,4, President 4; F. H.A. 1,2, 3,4, Presldent3; Pep 3; Drama 1,2, 3, 4; Ski 3; Letterette 3,4, Recorder 4; Student Council 1,3; Girls' Sports 1,2, 3, 4; Herald Staff 3,4, Editor 4; Band 2; Office 2, 3; Tennis Letter 2,3,4; Sophomore Class Treasurer; Senior Play 4; All-School Play 1, 2, 3; Variety Show 1, 3, 4; Girls' Club 1,2, 3, 4, Historian 2; Band Secretary 2. JAMES BARNHARD TEIGE Tiger Pet Saying: Sacre Bleu F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Letterman 4; Chorus 4; Football Letter 4; Boys' Club 1,2, 3,4. DIANE MILDRED CARLMAS Brain Pet Saying: Oh, no Torch 1,2, 3, 4, Vice-Presidents, President 4; Service 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1.2, 3,4, Vice-President 4; Letterette 3,4; Student Council 3; Girls' Sports 1.2, 3,4; Tennis Letter 2,3,4; Girls' Letter Winner 4; Girls' Club 1,2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Science Club Vice-President 2. —18— PATRICK EDWARD LANCASTER Jughead Pet Saying: Where's all the Women Service 4; F. F. A. 1,2,4; Drama 4; Lettermen 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec-Treas. 4; Student Body Vice-President 3; Student Council 2,3; Chorus 3,4; Senior Play 4; All-School Play 2,4; Christmas Play 2; Baseball Letter 1,2, 3,4; Boys' Club 1, 2.3,4. Seniors ELIZABETH LUCILE WEBB Beth Pet Saying: No Kidding” F. H. A. 1,2,4; Pep 4; Ski 3; Girls' Sports 1; Chorus 3,4; Band 2,3; Senior Class Secretary; Senior Play 4; Girls' Club 2,3, 4. JOHN HERMAN THIMMESCH Jack Pet Saying: 2-bits a day F. F.A. 1,2; Lettermen 4; Football Letter 4; Boys' Club 1,2, 2,4. DOROTHY KAY ALLEN Kay Pet Saying: Oh, nuts Service 2, 3; F. H. A. 1, 2; Drama 1, 4; Letterette 3,4; Sec-Treas. 4; Girls' Sports 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Junior Class Treasurer; Variety Show 3,4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4 • —19— Seniord MICHAEL JOSEPH HINES Mike Pet Saying: Yea F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Letter men 4; Football Letter 4; Boys' Club 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Boys' Club Smoker 1, 2, 3,4. EVELYN JUANITA MARTINEZ Curley Pet Saying: What the Heck F.H.A. 1,2; Girls' Sports 1; Chorus 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3,4. RICHARD POWELL Dick Pet Saying: Birddog F. F.A. 1; Lettermen 1,2, 3,4; Herald Staff 4; Golf Letter 1,2,4; Boys' Club 1,2,3,4. —20— seniors Margaret Brady Gary Habenicht Kay Allen Carol Smedberg Barbara Wright Senkfi (Jlagg flighty We have now finished four years of high school wnich we are really sorry to see come to an end. We all seem to be happy to get out but will miss our teachers, the activities, our classmates, and friends. We started out our Freshman year 47 strong. We escaped Freshman initiation but didn't escape all the strange things that were happening. Everything was new and different to us. Our first activity of the year was a skating party which was a huge success. Several of our class members were selected for roles in the all-school play, A Date with Judy . Officers this year were Tom Nickell, President; Stuart Fetters, Vice-President; Gary Habenicht, Secretary; Bert Hedin, Treasurer. Mr. Jensen was our adviser. We also selected our class flower and colors which are Blue and White and White Carnation. By the end of the year we were only 44 in number and we ended the year with a picnic at Lake Meridian. In our Sophomore year we gained two again and came back as 46. We started out this year with a big crash by giving the first skating party of the year. Our Sophomore year kept us busy, too. Again we had quite a few members in the all-school play, The Night of January 16 . By the end of the year we were only 42 in number. Officers this year were Tom Nickell, President; Bert Hedin, Vice-President; Gary Habenicht, Secretary; Florence Harshfield, Treasurer. Mr. Jensen again was our class adviser. We ended the year with a class picnic at Lake Meridian. Forty-three of us came back for our Junior year. We again gave a skating party during the first semester. The highlight of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom which was held at Lake Wilderness. Our class again had a great number in the all-school play, Our Miss Brooks . We ended the year with a picnic at Lake Wilderness. Officers this year were Larry LeGrande, President;Ron Eberle, Vice-President; Kathy Tanner, Secretary; Kay Allen, Treasurer. Mr. Boesel was our adviser. Thirty-five came back for our final year. It wasn't long until we were only 32 in number. The first thing we did was initiate and welcome the Freshman into the school that we will be leaving soon. On December 16, we gave very successfully our Senior Play entitled, Quit Your Kidding . It was a three-act comedy and everyone enjoyed it. We also had a good representation in the all-school play, The Perfect Idiot . In the spring we went on our Senior Sneak and on June 6, 1956 we walked down the aisles for Graduation. Officers in our Senior year were Jim Burroughs, President; Ken Maxwell, Vice-President; Beth Webb, Secretary; Gary Lay, Treasurer. Mr. Boesel again was our adviser. This is the end of our high school days. We now have to go out into the world and lead our own lives whether we go on to school or get a job. We want to thank the faculty, students, parents, and friends who have made our graduation possible from such a wonderful school. -22— JUNIORS 'junior ’ Ron Nickell Mary Linda DuFrane Mike Ratigan Bev Smith Mary Simmons Barry Broxson Mickey Donnelly Glennda Nelson Jim Martin —27— Roger Bradley Eileen Howatson Nola Denney Jim Lancaster Qunion Richard Nieman Nancy Smith Newman Hemphill Zenda Pangburn Louie Herrin f f LeRoy Schaffer Jeanette Sams Wanda Flint —28— (ft ; Jim Burgess uni union Bruce Gould Shirlane Lewis , _ Dan Sutcliffe Shelby Lewis A Bob Hedin r ▼ 0V '4? George Pries —79— A Jerry Dunham Carlis Chausee a w Jim Walls juniors Ron Van Ausdal Therone Pierce Ray Rister Gerald Hugh Jan Theriault Jerry Haynes Mike Ratigan Eva Kimball Mickey Donnelly Margie Fomaciari President Vice President -so- Secretary Treasurer SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES Jo Ann Holly I Suzette Sayles Pat Ashley John Johnson Linda Wilson Tom Stanley —35- Jerry LeGrande Carolyn Harshfield Steve Wright Suzanne Sayles SOPHOMORES, Continued Dave Bartholomew v '1 Gerry Gwln Dick Burroughs Margaret Passinetti Scot Casterline 4) 1 Juanita Jenks i Carl Sayers Mary Lee Rodwell ipHOMORES, Continued 1 V % � Dick Markus dT- ■ I y . , KT Bonnie Loveless Bert Marlatt Deanna Twedt Dave Powell Sharon Johnson Clair Casterline Donna Crain Bob Petersen SOPHOMORES, Continued Donna Morgan Roy Vershnik Bob Boehm Patsy Taylor Bonnie Headley Audrey Perryman George Garrett —56— Orlis Aylsworth ) PI !'■ )MuKKS Judy Petchnlk Jack Enfield Elizabeth Moore Molly Pringle Jerry Puckett Sec-Treasurer Bonnie Loveless r� eS nmen . Ramona Simmons, Betty Burton, Doily . Huff, June Bergsma, Barbara Barnett. Middle Row; Arthur Dunlap, Robert Pringle, Jack Patrick, Billy Reed, Gary Kellogg, Pat Sizemore, Grayston Shoemaker, Ted Marlett, Dennis Shinn. Back Row: Gary Edwards, Dennis Maxson, Mike Sizemore, Rudy Petch-nick. Bob Thomas, Fred Wilson, Dennis Kelly, Mike Carlmas, Robert Belsey. ry uweno, r roni now: t auy uorn, uwm. --j-------� -------- —� ----- - Georgette Smith. Middle Rowi Jim Fletcher, Ray Debilzen, Bill Clemens, Diane Codiga, Joyce Lawson, David Bernauer, Jerry Meek, Mr. Jensen. Back Row: Bob Howendobler, Delbert Bradley, Kenneth Gauthier, Robert Schaffer, Ronny Vernor, Gary Donnelly, Frank Harshfield, Tim Ratlgan, Jerry Walstrand. jg___ Bottom Row: Nancy Kelley, Lorna Rose, June Garrett, Dolores Thurlby, Sunny Mattson, Joan Becklund, Priscilla Huff, Barbara Aylsworth, Sharon Dufenhorst, Sandy Flint. Middle Row: Mrs. Holloway, Jerry Vernor, Bruce Gooden, Eddy Chausee, Tony Uns-derfer, Donna Bruce, Sharon Kovash, Dixie Kimball, Willie Niemela, Eddy Sutcliffe, Bernard Teige, Robert Evans. Top Row: Jef- frey Johnson, Stephen Brady, Norman Barfuss, Clinton Kroll, Jerry Anderson, Bill Knight, Mike Bradley, Warren Maxwell, Jerry Bottom Row; Vicki Dunham, Carolyn Pangburn, Larky McKittrick, Teddle Gusa, Dona May Hanga, Barbara King, June Smith, Sharon Beaudry, Lily Jo Schwab, Linda Thurlby. Middle Row: Mr. Rusek, Cody Paris, Thomas Nelson, Eddie Benson, Paul Smed-berg, Judy Markus, Mary Bennedict, Judy Lay, Joe Schoonover, Christy Litras, George Douglas, Jack Martin. Top Row: Arthur Kruzlck, Gary Lodmell, Terry Nickell, David Herrin, Richard Hickman, Lee Hemphill, Larry Burnett, Glen Ikola, Ted Taylor, Larry Abbott, Larry Dorn. —39— 5S: BaST5¥fa BTCW5T7 Diane Burton, Dixie McKibbon, elle Becklund, Carolyn Bryner, Nordlne Rawlins. Middle Row: “ihler, Ann Oakes, Jerllyn Chapman, David Church, Roger Walstrand, Billy Fletcher, Top Row: Morris, Bill Shaw, Robin Champagne, Ken Sroufe, Jerry Palmer, John Sutterlin, Brian Crain. rrtdh. Ven alkins, Sandra Thorlton, Vernye Hunt, Patsy Loveless, Robert LeGrande, Jim Craddock, Ricky Harhhfield, Gayle Gau- Mr. Robb, Douglas Huse, Wayne n? wen Bottom Row: Barbaraetta Kinney, Connie Allen, Karen Howatson, Nfary Dutton, Bonnie Blrdsall, Ethel Read, Linda Holt, Mabel Morris, Katherine Pangburn, Sandra Warren. Middle Row: Mrs. Hutton, Richard Weide, Billy Toman, Dale Rose, John Dunlap, Joe Sauer, Larry Undsderfer, Earl Maxwell, Wayne Brundage. Top Row: Wilbur Parker, Larry Martens, Will Rodwell, Michael Holmes, Joan Lawson, Roberta Kimball, Gloria Bergsma, Shirlee Pottle, Charlene Carrier. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS’ CLUB AND ADVISERS Bottom Row: Errol Sizemore, Richard Smith, Darrell Stanley, Larry Noll, Middle Row: Jane Owens, Judy Robinson, Christine Paris, Eileen Codlga, Myraa Nelson, Cathy Wilke, SaUy Bergsma, Patsy Burgess, Joanne Kobe. Mrs. Phlnney. Top Row: Delrln Lougen, Bill Ponchart, Ronnie Neiraan, Douglas Johnson, Lyn Philo, Victor Sherrard, Rollls Kowalski, Ralph Hickman. Larry Petersen. -j]___ OFFICE STAFF Bev Smith, Julie Vetters, Mr. Jensen, Carol Smedberg, Sandy Schnabel, Mary Linda DuFrane. Many successful dances were held here this year —42— ACTIVITIES Newman Hemphill President Carol Smedberg Secretary Student Council Left to Right, Back Row. Gary Habenicht, Louie Herrin, Jamon Kent, Mr. Jensen. Front Row: Bill Clemmena. Bert Hedln, Margaret Brady, Richard Nleman, Carolyn Harshfield, Julie Vetters, Newman Hemphill, Carol Smedberg, Lynn Barkley. —45— Margaret Brady Diane Carlmas President Vice-President Jennie Hart Secretary The Girls' Club is an organization for all Senior High girls which gives them an opportunity to participate in numerous activities. This year the officers and the members with the help of their adviser, Mrs. Graeber, have made the Girls' Club a success. The main activites of the year were the Tolo on March 2, and the Girls' Club Mother and Daughter Banquet in May. They ended the year by helping to organize the All-School Picnic. Mary Simmons Treasurer Gary Habenicht President Monte McKittrick Vice-President The Boys' Club of 56 began the year with the largest membership in the history of the organization, 108 members. This year Mr. Moore was again unanimously elected adviser, making this the third year in which he has served in this capacity. Through these years Mr. Moore has witnessed the functions of the club with a watchful eye and helped to make the Boys' Club the successful organization that it is today. In past years the Boys' Club has sponsored many activities for the benefit of its members, for the students and the public. Among these activities are the basketball, volleyball and baseball tournaments which give students who do not take part in other extra curricular activities a chance to participate in athletics. Other noteworthy activities which the club sponsors is the annual Boys'Club Smoker and the Father and Son Banquet which are held in the spring. The Smoker has proved so popular that it became necessary to purchase anew ring to replace the one which has been used continuously for the past 20 years. Stephen Wright Secretary Mike Ratigan Treasurer 17— Mr. Moore Adviser Barbara Wright President £ rs ° n n I EXIT ¥ Richard Nieman President Chester Kimball Vice President Stephen Wright Secretary John Johnson Treasurer Service Club Florence Harshfield President Top Row: Julie Vetters, Sandy Schnabel, Sharon Priebe, Molly Pringle, Florence Harshfield,' Carolyn Harshfield, Jo Anne Holly, Elizabeth Moore, Mary Simmons, Mickey Donnelly, Middle Row: Carol Smedberg, Ann Petersen, Margie Fornaclari, Hazel Butler, Mary Linda DuFrane, Margaret Brady, Bonnie Loveless, Deanna Twedt. Bottom Row-. Steve Wright, Clair Casterline, Gene Taylor, Pat Lancaster, Jamon Kent. I Mary Simmons Secretary Margaret Brady Vice President Diane Carlmas President Florence Harshfield Vice Pres. Back Row: Miss Borgeson, Jamon Kent, Gene Taylor, Florence Harshfield, Carol Smedberg, Mary Simmons, Molly Pringle, Sharon Priebe, Jule Vetters, Carolyn Harshfield, Newman Hemphill. Bottom Row: Clair Casterline, Donna Thurlby, Beverly Johnson, Ann Petersen, Sandy Busch, Elizabeth Moore, Bonnie Loveless, Margaret Brady, Steve Wright. Roberta Petersen Sec-Treasurer Julie Vetters Recorder -so— t «;■ ft Dolly Lodmell THE PERFECT IDIOT By Eunice and Grant Atkinson Directed by John Dunn Clair Casterline Margaret Tennyson, the Mother......... Jackie Tennyson, her Son.............. Rhodora, the Maid..................... Roger Tennyson, the Father............ Walter P. Latherby, Soap Manufacturer Daniel Tennyson, the Young Genius .... Arthur Barnard, School Principal...... Miss Baker, Teacher................... Linda Barnard, Student................ Jeannie Wilson, Jackie's Girl......... Aloyjsius (Puff) Witomski, Star Athlete . Carla Carlson, Puff's Girl............ Policeman.......... .................. Dr. Hockhorst Von Barf, Psychiatrist. . Miss Booth, Newspaper Reporter........ —51 — . Virginia Theriault ....Pat Lancaster ....Bonnie Hedley ..... Gene Taylor .. . Gary Habenicht .. . Clair Casterline .,... Jamon Kent Carolyn Harshfield .... Dolly Lodmell Margie Fornaciari ..........Gary Lay ..... Joanne Berg .....Dennis Kelly ....Ken Maxwell . . M ickey Donnelly Top to Bottom: 1st Row: Mr. Neal, Kay Allen, Pat Sizemore, Arthur Dunlap, Barbara Wright, Hazel Butler, Nancy Smith, Darlene Hundley. 2nd Row: Paul LcGrande, Pat Lancaster, Merle Thurlby, Jennie Hart, Beth Webb, Dolly Lodmell, Julie Vetters, Glennda Nelson, Mary Linda Du Franc. 3rd Row: Monte McKittrick, Jack Dutton, James Tiege, Chester Stanley, Gary Lay, Walt Kobe, Jim Burgess, Jim Lancaster, Philip Douglas. Left to Right, 1st Row: Molly Pringle, Barbara Wright, Stephen Wright, Clair Casterline, Dennis Maxson, Karen Ho-watson, Diane Burton, Dennis Shinn, Ethel Read, Donna Bruce, Virginia Theriault, Sharon Priobe. 2nd Row: Anne Oaks, Jan Theriault, Darlene Hundley, Roberta Kimball, Jerry Vernor, Carol Chrlstofferson, Brian Crain, Clinton Krall, Gary Lodmell. 3rd Row: June Garrett, Larry Petersen, Judy Markus, Sandra Thorlton, Robert Belsey, Scott Casterline. 4th Row: Tony Unsderfer, Norine Rawlins, Mr. Neal, Billy Clemmens, Ronny Vernor. By Felicia Metcalfe Director, John Dunn Margaret Brady ,.. Carol Smedberg ... Pat Lancaster...... Beth Webb.......... Barbara Wright.... Gary Habenicht .... Evelyn Martinez____ Bert Hedin......... Florence Harshfield Jennie Hart........ Lynn Barkley....... Jim Burroughs .... Julie Vetters...... .....Mrs. Buford ..... Evelyn Buford ..... Winnie Buford ..... Binnie Buford ........Jean Owen ... Dr. Mel Shannon . ... Betty Anderson .........Tom Palton . .. Sophronia Buford Camilla Dusenberry ........ Jim Travic David Spring Whitten .........Promptress —53— Peji v A Mary Linda Hazel Du Frane Butler ■kf. Secretary Treasurer •s Left to Right, Back Row: Judy Petchnick, Eva Kimball. Eileen Howatson, Zenda Pangburn, Bev Johnson, Nola Denney, Sylvia Schaffer, Bieth Webb, Sally Henderson. 2nd Row-. Gerry Gwin, Sandy Busch, Pat Taylor, Carolyn Chrlstofferson, Carolyn Harsh-fleld, JoAnn Holly, Pat Ashley, Mickey Donnelly, Joan Holmes, Bev Bryner, Donna Crain. 3rd Row; Bonnie Headley, Nancy Smith. Jeanette Sams, Margaret Passinette. Molly Pringle, Sharon Prlebe, Virginia Theriault, Shelby Lewis. Kay Riebe, Bev Smith, Gail Barrett. Bottom Row Marla Herman. Bonnie Loveless. Elisabeth Moore, Sandy Schnabel, Carol Smedberg, Mary Linda DuFrane, Shirlane Lewis, Roberta Petersen, Margie Fornaciarl, Bonnie Burgess, Deanna Twedt, Merle Thurlby, Sharon Johnson. —54— Left to Right, Back Row . Pat Lancaster, Kay Allen. 4th Row. Florence Harshfield, Bonnie Burgess, Donna Morgan, Gary Habenicht, Bert Hedin, Gary Lay, Lynn Barkley. 3rd Row: Evelyn Martinez, Zenda Pangbum, Donna Thurlby, Bonnie Headley, RevBryner, Merle Thurlby. 2nd Row: Donna Crain, Margaret Passlnette, Sharon Priebe, Bonnie Loveless, Gerry Gwln. 1st Row: Carol Smedberg, Mary Linda Du Franc, Margaret Brady, Mr. Ziegner. I Mary Linda DuFrane President Margaret Brady Vice President Carol Smedberg Sec-Treasurer -55— Left to Right: Back Row: Pat Lancaster, Jim Walls, Mike Ratigan, Barry Broxson, Paul LeGrande. 2nd Row Eugene Taylor, James Teige, Jack Thimm sch, Jerry Dunham, Louie Herrin, Mickey Sogura. 3rd .Row: Carlis Chausee, John Johnson, Jim Burgess, Monte McKlttrlck, Walt Kobe. 4th Row: Jamon Kent, Jack Dutton, Gary Habenicht, Jim Burroughs, Dick Powell, Bottom Row: Clair Casterline, 0« liss Aylsworth, Bert Hedin, Jim Lancaster, Mike Hines. TAHOMA HERALD STAFF: Back Row: Mickey DonneUy, Mary Simmons, Gail Barrett, Beverly Johnson, Nola Denney, Eileen Howatson, Zenda Pangburn, Front Row: Beverly Smith, Florence Harshfield, Sandra Schnabel; Not Present: Wanda Flint, Ron Nickell. Florence Harshfield —57— KI-AH-YU STAFF: Eva Kimball, Donna Thurlby, Bev Bryner, Dick Powell, Dick Burroughs, Joan Holmes, Carol Smedberg. Joan Holmes THEY FEED US: Jo Ann Holly, Carolyn Harshfield COOK—Mrs. Herrin t Loveless 'YELL PRINCESSES Top: Merle Thurlby, Deanna Twedt Bottom: Bonnie Burgess, Sharon Johnson Roberta Petersen Elizabeth Moore Marla Herman —61— Returning to football after a year's layoff and with an inexperienced squad, the Bears had tough sledding this year but showed the usual fight and spirit. Coach Boesel (Note: The photographer couldn't run down Assistant Coach Robert LaRoux.) 1955 Record of Games 0 Mercer Island 45 0 Tolt 41 25 Blanchet 36 0 Everett 33 0 Lakeside 19 Left to right; Back Row: Mickey Sogura, Paul LeGrande, Jack Thimmescn, Louie Herrin, Jan Theriault, Barry Broxson, Gene Taylor, Gary Habenicht. Middle Row: Monte McKit-trick, Jack Dutton, Jim Tiege, Bob Thomas, Jamon Kent, Orliss Aylsworth, Scott Casterline, Gary Edwards, Bert Hedin, Carliss Chaussee, Pat Lancaster, Jim Walls. Front Row: Chester Stanley, Ron Eberle, Jim Burgess, Mike Hines, John Johnson, Roger Bradley, Tom Stanley, Clair Casterline. —62— LEAGUE GAMES (Won 6 - Lost 4) Coach Boesel DISTRICT — 35 White River 50 47 Yelm 59 Basketball Tahoma Opponents' Score Score 56 Shoreline 45 41 Everett 39 47 Mercer Island 38 62 Lakeside 40 29 Tolt 41 37 Shoreline 35 33 Everett 38 34 Mercer Island 42 60 Lakeside 44 38 Tolt 61 NON-LEAGUE GAMES (Won rahoma Score 4 - Lost 8) Opponents' Score 52 Thorp 43 48 Orting 44 55 Foster 60 38 Chimacum 56 55 Thorp 46 36 Foster 77 54 Orting 59 46 Blanchet 32 44 Friday Harbor 54 45 Chimacum 63 Eugene Taylor BasLtUf Jim Burroughs Barry Broxson Back Row: Left to Right: Orllss Aylsworth, Jamon Kent, Joe Kinney, Louie Herrin, Ron Anderson, Scott Casterline, John Johnson, Richard Nieman, Jerry Dunham, David Bartholomew, Dan Sutcliff. Front Row: Dick Burroughs, Ron Van Ausdal, Ray Holcomb Herb Berg, Carl Sayers, Clair Casterline. ▼ —67— George Pries Jennid Gerry Gwin, Judy Petchnik, Bonnie Headley, Eva Kimball, Barbara Wright, Jerry Dunham, -69- BACK ROW: Jim Burroughs, Taylor, Harshfield, Smedberg, Dick Burroughs, Lancaster. FRONT ROW: Carlmas, Loveless, Petersen, June Burroughs. GIRLS’ VOLLEY-TENNIS CHAMPS Back Row; JoAnn Berg, Joyce Lawson, Florence Harshlleld, Molly Pringle. Bottom Row: Beth Webb, Bonnie Loveless, Back Row: Bonnie Loveless, Miriam Huff, Eva Kimball, Judy Petchnlck. Front Row: June Burroughs, Bev Smith. BOYS' BASKETBALL CHAMPS Back Row: Ron Nlckell, Jamon Kent, Jerry Dunham, Mike Sizemore. Front Row: George Pries, Bert Marl alt, Ray Holcomb. 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