Troy High School - Trojan Yearbook (Troy, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1959 volume:

The Principal's Message Our country is passing through one of the most critical times of its history. We are looked upon as a very important world power. We hold a position of respon- sibility in doing our utmost to maintain peace among the countries of the world. Another very important job of the people of this country is that of educating their children. Are we giving our youth the highest quality of education necessary to meet the complex problems they surely will encounter in their lifetime? Will our young people be prepared for the atomic future? Many more questions might be asked in regard to the adequacy of our schools and our methods of education. The people of each community will determine the answers by the way they support their schools and by just how much they believe the schools are an important factor in the future lives of their children. 2 HILLA VOLKER B. A. from Nebraska University. American History, Constitution. World History. Psychology, Econom- ics and Sociology, Pep Club Sponsor. STANLEY LARSON B. S. from Kansas State. Vocational Agriculture I, n, III, and IV. Sponsor of F.F.A, and Freshman Class. LEROY E. TALBOT B. S. from Kansas State. Typing, Shorthand. Secretarial Training. Bookkeeping. Guidance and Counseling. Sponsor of Senior Class. Trojan Trumpet, and Senior Annual. MARGARET OLIVER B, A. from Western Maryland College in Westminster, Maryland. English I and n, Librarian, Sponsor of Sophomore Class and Library Club. H. DONALD CLARK B. S. from Pittsburg. Industrial Arts, Driver Training, Health, Physical Education. Head Coach, Freshman Class and T-Club Sponsor. ELLEN WARREN B. S. from Kansas State. English HI and IV, Spanish. Sponsor of Senior Class. Spanish Club, Trojan Trumpet, Senior Annual, and Plays. FLORENCE N. RHUDY A. B. from Kansas University. Algebra I and II, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonome- try, Sponsor of National Honor Society and Junior Class. FREDERICK K.GAMPPER HI B. S. from St. Benedict. M. A. from Kansas City University. Biology. Physics, Chemistry, Sponsor of Science Club, Assistant Coach. ANNA MARIE GOSS B. S. from Kansas State. Home Economics I, n, and HI, Physical Education. Supervisor Hot Lunch and Concession Stand, Junior Class Sponsor. JAMES B. WILSON B. S. from Maryville Teachers College. Band. Glee Club, and Mixed Chorus, Sponsor of Sophomore Class. SCHOOL SECRETARY Mrs. Ginler SCHOOL BOARD KITCHEN HELP aP Pv Raymond Gaul Treasurer COOKS Gladys Wykerl Della Wykert Nancy Ruhnke Dixie Wykert Sue Gilmore Glenda Burkhart Bill Kanning Louie Thomas Raymond Twombly Ben Williamson Director Clerk CUSTODIANS — IU ' V To Larry Simpson, our president and Classmate, we, the senior class of 1959, dedicate this annual as a small token of our friendship. He was a boy of great promise and high intelligence, who was popular with his classmates and teachers. He died on November 2, 1958, following an automobile accident. Paul Raymond Lehman Football ............. 1.2.3,4 Football Co-Captain . . 4 T-Club ................ 1.2.3.4 T-Club President ..............4 Track........................3.4 Basketball .............. 2,3,4 Basketball Co-Captain ... 4 F.F.A. Secretary............2,3 Student Council President . . 4 Class President................3 Class Treasurer ...............4 Junior Play....................3 Junior-Senior Play.............4 Boy s’ State..................3 Ambition . . . Const. Engineer Glenda Jean Burkhart Patricia Lou Smith Glee Club .................. 1,2 Ambition .... Receptionist Thomas Larry Simpson Senior Class President .... . 4 Student Council Sergeant-at-Arms . 4 Spanish Club President .... . 4 Spanish Club ... 3.4 Science Club ... . 4 Band 1 Annual Staff . . 4 School Paper . . 4 Pep Club .... 4 (Deceased November 2, 1958) John Preston Weber Band.............1.2.3,4 Glee Club .... 1.2,4 Pep Club .... 1.2.3.4 Student Council . . 1,3 Freshman Class President..............1 Junior Play .... 3 One-Act Play . . 2,3,4 Cheerleader B-Team...........1.2 Spanish Club . . . .3.4 Science Club . . . .3,4 N.H.S..............3.4 Library Club Secretary..........3 Junior-Senior Play ............. 4 Annual Staff .... 4 Girls' State.........3 Ambition . . . College Basketball b Track .... 2.3 Football Manager b Band ................ 1.2.3.4 Freshman Student Council Rep......................... 1 Sophomore Class President . . 2 Student Council b T-Club................1.2,3,4 Band Vice-President ... 3 Junior Play ................. 3 Treasurer of Science Club . . 3,4 Secretary of Science Club . . 4 Band President...............4 Glee Club ... 1 Sergeant-at-Arms of T-Club. .3 Free Throw Trophy .... 3 Student Council Vice-President ..............3 Annual Staff b School Paper . . 4 Ambition...............College Larry Dewayne Sandy Basketball ................. 2.3 Football ................. 2.3.4 Tri. Captain Football . . 3 Co-Manager of Track . . 2 One-Act Play ............... 3.4 F.F.A................ 1.2,3,4 F.F.A. Treasurer ............3 F.F.A. President ........... 4 Science fc I ibrary Club . . 3 Science Club Vice-President ..............4 N.H.S........................3.4 Senior Class President ... 4 Sunflower Boys' State .... 3 Sergeant-at-Arms of T-Club.......................3 Junior Junior-Senior Play .... 3,4 Annual Staff ................4 Ambition ............... College Betty Ann Abbett Donald Thomas Mullins F.F.A...................1,2,3,4 Band..........................1 Junior-Senior Play ............4 Ambition...............Mechanic Pep Club .... 1,2,3,4 Band...............2,3,4 Glee Club . . . 1.2,3.4 Cheerleader............3 Junior Play............3 Junior-Senior Play.................4 Student Council of Pep Club .... 4 Library Club .... 4 Ambition . . Housewife Pauline Frances Studer Glee Club........... 1 Pep Club . . . 1,2,3,4 President of Pep Club .... 4 F.F.A. C ieen .... 3 Annual Staff.........4 Ambition . . Secretary Nancy Lee Ruhnke Pep Club ................ 1.2,3,4 Band ................. 1,2,3.4 Glee Club ............. 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus ..................4 Junior Play....................3 One-Act Play...................3 Junior-Senior Play.............4 Annual Staff...................4 School Paper...................4 Student Council Secretary . . 4 Student Council Senior Class .................4 Science and Library Club . . 4 Ambition . . . I.B.M. Operator Harold D. Stevens F.F.A..............3,4 Ambition . , . Farmer Henry Oren KeJJer Football .... 1.2,3,4 T-Club..............4 F.F.A. Reporter . . 4 Pep C lub.........3,4 Track.............3 F.F.A..........1.2,3,4 Ambition . . Farmer Stephen Charles Foster Sophomore Class Reporter . . 2 Science Club................3,4 President Science Club ... 4 Annual 9taff ......... 4 School Paper..................4 Band........................1,2 Vice-President of Senior Class..............4 Ambition................College Norma Del Ruhnke Band...........................1 Pep Club............... 1.2,3.4 Pep Club Secretary .... 4 Junior-Senior Play.............4 F.F.A. Queen Attendant ... 4 Ambition...............Secretary Joy Carol Thornton Pep Club . . . 1,2.3,4 Pep Club Treasurer............4 Glee Club ... 1,3,4 Mixed Chorus .... 4 Annual Staff..........4 Library C lub.........4 Junior Play...........3 Ambition . . Secretary Allen Lee Brownlee F.F.A. .............. 1,2,3,4 T-Club .................. 2.3,4 Basketball ................ 2.4 Track.................... 1.2.3 Science Club ................ 4 Band ...................... 1.4 Pep Club......................4 Ambition . . Electrical Engineer Ina Faye Whetstlne Pep Club............1,3 Glee Club .... 1,3,4 Junior Play...........3 Junior-Senior Play................4 Annual Staff .... 4 Library Club ... 4 Mixed Chorus ... 4 Ambition . . Beautician ■ Mary Sue Gilmore Band-Glee Club . . . 1,2,3,4 Dance Band ................ 3.4 Student Council Sophomore Class ............2 Pep Club............... 1.2.3.4 N.H.S.......................3.4 F.F.A. Queen Attendent ... 3 .Assistant Kditor Annual ... 3 Annual Editor...............,.4 Junior and One-Act Play ... 3 Science Club................3.4 Junior-Senior Play............4 Library Club President ... 4 Student Council...............4 Senior Class Secretary ... 4 Ambition . . . LB.M. Operator Floyd Deroy Mooney Basketball Manager............2 Science Club ... 3,4 Pep Club.............4 T-Club.........1.2.3,4 Mixed Chorus . . . . 1 Glee Club ...........1 Ambition . . Air Force Richard Eugene Norris F.F.A 1.2.3.4 Student Council Rep. F.F.A. . . . . 3 Student Council Rep. T-Club . . . . 4 Track Football . . . . Freshman Vice-President . . . 1 Pep Club . . . . Band Ambition . . College Mickey Rockey President Gary Winder Vice-President Ronnie Ruhnke Secretary-Treasurer Kay Ainlay Student Council Shirley King Harold Whitten Ida Howland Gerald Myers Mary Winkel Bill Poster Margaret Sharp Donald Wykert Donna Thornton Ray Prohaska Irene Lehman Jack Thornton Geraldine Clary John Marriott Betty Clary Opal Christian J u N I O R S Kathy Studer President August Gronnlger Rodney Wiedmer Mike Williamson Chloe Young Steve Mitchell Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Student Council Linda Meier Ray Thompson Barbara Sharp Dennis Smith Linda Ruhnke Gerald Kentzler Connie Ruhnke Richard Wright Mary Geisendorf Bill Chase Patty Sharp Bill Ashworth Larry Smith Rosalee Wright Dale Bembrick Harold Dillenback Larry Kannlng President Vice-President Tommy Yates Secretary-Treasurer Linda Firkins Student Council John Quick Joyce Sharp Robert Clark Janice Lewis Warren Cluck Sharon Brenner Roger Freel Sue Ainlay Sharon Ramsey James Etherton ft ft Marilee Foster Robert Seidl I Bonnie Ruhnke John Howland Joyce Gaul Edda Kay Juhl Robert Keller Tommy Twombly June Snodgrass Lynda Miner F R E S H M E N ft ft in m r i • j A • Robert Kuhnert Karen Brenner Jimmie Clark Judy Edgerton 4 Mildred Whetstine The Future Farmers of America FIRST ROW: Advisor. Mr. Larson; Reporter, Henry Keller; Vice-President. Richard Norris; President. Larry Sandy; Secretary. Billy Foster; Treasurer, Harold Whitten; Sentry, Donnie Mullins. SECOND ROW: DeWayne Reder, Gerald Myers. Ray Thompson. Roger Ruhnke, Harold Stevens. Garry Sandy. THIRD ROW: Gerald Kentzler, Andrew Franken. Bobby Keller. BUI Norris. Jim Etherton. FOURTH ROW: Dale Robert on, Larry Shoenfelder. Larry Kannlng, Allen Brownlee. Jerry Murohv F. F. ATTENDANT Norma Del Ruhnke A. Sweethearts SWEETHEART ATTENDANT Shirley King Kay Ainlay 19 Trumpet Staff STANDING: John Weber. Stephen Foster, Nancy Ruhnke. (deceased) Larry Simpson; Paul Lehman, Co-Editor, Nona Thornton, Advisor, Mrs. Warren; Sue Gilmore, Glenda Burkhart. Advisor, Mr. Talbot; Betty Abbett. SEATED: Co-Editor. Trojan Staff 20 STANDING: Advisor, Mrs. Warren; Stephen Foster, Paul Lehman, John Weber, Nancy Ruhnke. Larry Simpson (deceased). Sonny Mooney. Nona Thornton. Advisor. Mr. Talbot. SEATED: Pauline 9tuder. Ina Whetstine, Joy Thornton. Junior Representative. Bill Foster; Editor, Sue Gilmore. Glenda Burkhart, Katherine Stahl, Betty Abbett. NOT PICTURED: Larry Sandy. The Student Council FIRST ROW: Principal, Mr. Ginter; Secretary, Nancy Ruhnke; Vice-President. John Weber; President. Paid Lehman; Sergeant-at-Arms, (deceased) Larry Simpson; Mr. Clark, Advisor. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Volker, Advisor; Judy Edgerton, Linda Firkins, Larry Sandy, Richard Norris, Mickey Rockey. Pauline Studer. THIRD ROW: Kathy Studer, Kay Ainlay, Betty Abbott. Tommy Twombly, Harold Dillenback. Billy Foster. NOT PICTURED: Sue Gilmore. National Honor Society STANDING: President. Larry Sandy; Ronnie Ruhnke. Mickey Treasurer. Sue Gilmore. SEATED: Sponsor. Miss Rhudy. Rockey. Vice-President. Glenda Burkhart; Secretary and FRONT ROW: Ina Whetstine, Sandra l-osson, President. Sue Gilmore: Secretary, Jean Tracy; Susie Lewis. Diana Chase. SECOND ROW: Nona Thornton. Joy Thornton, Tommy Twombly. Betty Abbott, Sharon Davies, Tommy Yates. THIRD ROW: Harold Dillenback, Sharon Thornton, Donna Thornton, Nancy Ruhnke, Johnny Quick, Robbie Kuhnert, Glenda Burkhart. Advisor, Mrs. Oliver. Sonny Mooney, President; Stephen Foster. Vice-President; Larry Sandy, Glenda Burkhart. Sue Gilmore. Larry Simpson, (deceased). Secretary-Treas- urer, John Weber; Advisor. Mr. Gampper. FIRST ROW: Irene Lehman. Sharon Davies, Sandra Losson. Shirley King, President. Kay Ainlay; Glenda Burkhart. SECOND ROW: Gerald Myers. President. (deceased) Larry Simpson; Gary Winder, Geraldine Clary. Vice-President. Mickey Roc key; Raymond Prohaska. Bill Foster. NOT PICTURED: Secretary. Betty Clary: Katherine Stahl. 5 Qub Oops! Pardon me! The young lovers Junior Senior Play '59 The proud parents MAUDIE AND THE OPPOSITE SEX Mrs. Mason Mr. Mason Maudie Sylvia Lynn Mr. Endicott . . . . Davy Bev Sandy Marge Pat Terry First Lifeguard . . . Second Lifeguard . . . . . Donnie Mullins Student Director . . . Director Left behind She got her man! Caught in the act! Local color What a headache? A happy group 23 Pep Clui) A-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Kay Ainlay, Kathy Studer, Sharon Ackles. Chloe Young. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Linda Firkins. Judy Edgerton, Bonnie Ruhnke, Sue Ainlay. FIRST ROW: Glenda Burkhart. Norma Ruhnke, Joy Thornton. Pauline Studer. Nona Thornton. Betty Abbett. Nancy Ruhnke. Sue Gilmore. SECOND ROW: Shirley King, Sharon Ramsey. Joyce Gaul. Jean DeGolyer, Katherine Stahl. THIRD ROW': Gary Winder. Lynda Miner, June Snodgrass. Susie Lewis. Connie Ruhnke. Doris Thornton. Mary Winkel. Sharon Thornton. Donna Thornton. Advisor. Mrs. Volker. FOURTH ROW: Harold Whitten. Richard Norris, Linda Meier, Linda Ruhnke. Dixie Wykert. Ida Howland. Dale Bembrick, Robbie Kehnert. FIFTH ROW: Mickey Rockey. Jim Clark. Bill Norris, Jim Etherton, Gary Sandy. Henry Keller, DeWayne Reder. Johnny Quick. Donnie Wykert. Bernard Koehler, Jack Thornton. SIXTH ROW: Raymond Prohaska, Bill Foster, Allen Brownlee. Mike Williamson. Sonny Mooney, Larry Simpson (deceased), Harold Dlllenback, Tom Twombly, Jerry Murphy. STANDING: President, Pauline Studer; Vice-President. Nona Thornton; Sponsor. Mrs. Volker. SEATED: Secretary, Norma Ruhnke; Treasurer, Joy Thornton; Student Council Representative, Betty Abbett. Kathy Studer She never failed 24 UA” Team Cheerleaders Kathy Studer Kay Ainley Sharon Ackles Chloe Young B” Team Cheerleaders Linda Firkins Judy Edgerton Bonnie Ruhnke Sue Ainlay 25 When We Were 1. Sonny Mooney 2. Stephen Foeter 3. Harold Stevens 4. David Keller 12. Ina Fay Whestine 13. .Mien Brownlee 14. Glenda Lichliter 5. Larry Sandy 6. Kathy Stahl 7. Pat Smith 8. Nona Burkhart 15. Betty Abbett 16. Richard Norris 17 Paul Lehman Thornton 9. Donnie Mullins 10. Norma Del Ruhnke 11. Henry 18. John Weber 19. Nancy Ruhnke 20. Sue Gilmore Football Squad '58 59 FRONT ROW. Left to Right; Paul Lehman, Gary Winder, Larry Schoenfelder, Larry Smith, Jack Thornton. Ray Prohaska, Bernard Koehler, Dale Roberton, Larry Sandy, Mickey Rockey, Ronnie Ruhnke. SECOND ROW: Coach Clark, Henry Keller, Harold Whitten, Steve Mitchell.Gerald Myers, August Gronniger, Jerry Murphy, Bill Foster. Larry Wykert. Tommy Yates, Assistant Coach Mr. Gampper. THIRD ROW: Trainer. Donald Wykert, Garry Sandy. Richard Wright. Ray Thompson. Dennis Smith, Bill Chase. James Clark, Warren Cluck. Tom Twombly, Trainer, Robert Clark. FOURTH ROW: Larry Kanning, James Etherton, Robert Kuhnert, John Howland. Robert Keller. Harold Dillenback, John Quick. Tri Captains 29 H. KELLER Football Squad R. RUHNKE H. WHITTEN R. PROHASKA B. KOEHLER J. THORNTON G. MYERS B. FOSTER 30 A-TEAM COUNTY TOURNAMENT FOURTH PLACE Gary Winder, Raymond Prohaska, Mickey Rockey, Allen Brownlee, Paul Lehman, Ronnie Ruhnke, Ray Thompson, Bill Foster. Larry Wykert, Richard Wright. Jump high, Raymond! Two more for Troy Si TOP: Mike Williamson, August Gronninger, Larry Smith, Steve Mitchell. Harold Oillenback. BOTTOM: Robert Kuhnert, John Quick, Tom Twombly, Tom Yates, John Howland. 32 Snapshot Contest Second Place Sharon and Karon Brenner entered by Sharon Brenner. Third Place Joyce Gaul entered by Jean Dale DeGolyer. Honorable Mention 34 1. Sue, Glenda, and Nancy 2. Joy and Sharon Thornton 3. (center) Jean Dale DeGolyer 4. Norma Del Ruhnke 1036 League Champions County FIRST ROW: Left to Right Mickey Rockey. Gary Winder Ronnie Ruhnke. John Weber. Paul Lehman. Larry Schoenfelder, Steve Mitchell. Dale Roberton.SEICONDROW: John Quick. Larry Sandy. DeWayne Reder Larry Smith. Roger Ruhnke. Bernard Koehler. Jack Thornton. John Champions Marriott. John Howland THIRD ROW Larry Wykert Bill Foster. Bill Ashworth. Harold Dillenback. Richard Abbett. Steve Foster, Tom Twombly. Robb Kuhnert. August Gronniger. Tom Yates Track Trophies Tom drives for home I' Let’s go. Rock Ronnie goes Paul makes it Trojans rest Ruhnke's close K-36 mile relay T. H. S. Band STANDING: Jimmy Clark, Linda Firkins. DeWayne Reder, Glenda Burkhart. Mr. Wilson Director. BACK ROW,Sitting: Left to Right: Jimmy Etherton, Roger Freel. Nancy Harter. Edda Kaye Juhl. Allen Brownlee. Johnny Quick. Steve Mitchell. FRONT ROW: Nancy Ruhnke. Tommy Twombly. Sue Gilmore. Judy Edgerton. Betty Abbett. Ronnie Ruhnke. John Weber. Majorette-Kathy Studer. Girls' Glee Club FRONT ROW; Left to Right: Ina Faye Whetstine. Betty Abbett. Raye Howland. Donna Thornton. Sue Gilmore. Nancy Ruhnke. Kathy Dixie Wykert. Joy Thornton, Linda Meier, Katherine Stahl. Sharon Studer. Rosalee Wright. Linda Ruhnke. Accompanist-Glenda Thornton. BACK ROW: Mr. Wilsor Director. Mary Winkel. Ida Burkhart. 3 Brass Quartet Nancy Ruhnke. Tommy Twombly. John Quick. Steve Mitchell. Girls' Trio Glenda Burkhart-accompanist. Sue Gilmore. Kathy Sluder. Linda Meier. Girls' Sextet Linda Meier. Betty Abbott. Rosalee Wright. Sue Gilmore. Kathy Studer. Dixie Wykert. Glenda Burkhart-accompanist. Big Six, IC36 One Act Play PLAY CAST Glenda Burkhart ..............................................Eve Larry Sandy...................................................Guy Steve Mitchell................................................Jim Kathy Studer .................................................Ann Judy Edgerton...................................Student Director Mrs. Ellen Warren.......................................Director Say. Jim Girls' and Boys' State '58 59 1959 Mickey Rockey. Donna Thornton. Ronnie Ruhnke 1958 Paul Lehman. Glenda Burkhart. Larry Sandy Faculty Picnic '59 The kids went too! ■ Here, eat and be quiet! Look at that spread! jfr. Sr. Pronv'1959 Apple Blossom Queen Kathy Studer Senior Trip to Bagnall Darnel959 Watch the feathers fly After a wet boatridc! Sleep Walker Taking money from children! Breakfast in the Barefoot Club May he rest in peace Just the bare necessities Smiles at 2:00 A.M. You have them beat. Mrs. Louie builds the fire. Louie! Norma! Stop!. says Kay. Card Sharks I got it, Joy! Graduation FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Harold Stevens. Sonny Mooney. David Lichltter. SECOND ROW: Betty Abbett. Joy Thornton. Nona Thornton. Nancy Ruhnke, Pat Smith. Kathy Stahl. THIRD ROW: Ina Whetstine. Glenda Burkhart. Sue Gilmore. Mary Smith. Norma Ruhnke. Pauline Studer, Ruth Ruhnke. BACK ROW: Henry Keller. Paul Lehman.] John Weber. Allen Brownlee. Richard Norris,Steven Foster. Donald Mullins. CLASS COLORS BLUE AND WHITE CLASS MOTTO CLASS FLOWER BABY ORCHID WHO DOES NOT ADVANCE, FALLS BEHIND 1. Come on. boys! 2. Sez who? 3. Ready to spring. 4. For Jazzy pep assemblies. 5. Mr. Gtnterspeaks. 6.Sure we rehearse! 7. Crazy for coffee 8. One of our lettermen. 9. What a mess! 10. So domestic! 11. No copying, please! 12. Ready for winter. 13. Ye gads! 14. Get him. Thor! 15. Our busy counselor. 16. One of our trash problems. 17. Nancy's at it again. 18. Pretty girls everywhere. 19. Jimmy and his gtrl. Sharon Brenner. 20. Drinking partners. 21. Bottoms up. 22. Go. John go! 23. Guess who! 24. Grade highlights. 25. Blonde Betty. 26. Harold and classmates ponder. 27. Plow day. 28. What do I do now? 29. Buck up girls. I 35 . I ' ViT . • : . • ' y ■ __________________ : ’