Trojan 76 Table Of Contents Faculty 6 Activities 18 Sports 46 Organizations 72 Classes 96 Middle School 106 Town History 124 Ads 137 Troy School System Growing Since 1866 This being the Bicentennial year and our school's fif- tieth anniversary, we, the Trojan staff, have attempt- ed to produce as good and as historical an issue of the yearbook as time and money would allow. In this year's book we have combined the important activities of the present . . . 1976, and some of the memorable ones of the past. In doing this we have added short histories of our school, its organizations and sports; our town, its churches and clubs. It's our hope that the 1976 yearbook will promote in- terest and pride in our school, town, and the people of our community. Contributors to the histories contained in this book are Mr. Butch Ashworth, Mr. Tom Van Bebber, Mr. Fran- cis Burbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cain, Mrs. Audrey (Smith) Clark, Mrs. Virginia (Speaks) Clary, Mrs. Letha Dillenbach, Mr. John Stanbrough, Mr. Loroff Dittemore, Mr. and Mrs. Waller Lee Dittemore, Mr. James Goss, Mr. Hillman Hull, Mr. Richard Larzelere, Mrs. Lyle Rockey, Sr., Mrs. John F. Smith, Sr., Mr. Richard Stahl, Mrs. Rilla Volker, and others too nu- merous to mention who helped make this historic is- sue of the TROJAN possible. FRONT ROW: Forrest Albright, Marjorie Himes Schul- er, Mintie Monroe Parker, Josephine Kloeppel Gibson, Rosa Dubach Criss, Theresa McKeman Kirkman, Frankie Marsh Davies, Esther Earhart Barnett. ROW 2: Freda Merrick Herendeen, Walter Triplett, Douglas Burbridge, Billy Abel, Mr. J. A. Jones, Supt.; Frank Turpin, Maple Fuller, Doris Welliver McEwen, Archie Fenley, Sr. ROW 3: Fred Thorton, Wayne Simpson, Cecil Cain, Ruth Miller Cain, Annie Culp Jacobs, Lela Abel Hilligoss, Myrtle Culp Riplinger, Maude Nitz Cosgrove, Mabel Howland Bird, Georgia Euler Croh. —May 27, 1927. The high school was on the present grade school site before it burned down. Excerpt From 1922 The Troy School was one of the earliest schools found- ed in this part of Kansas. . . Believing in education with all their hearts the people have supported the school to the very limit of their ability, realizing full well that whatever they spend on education would be returned to them a hundredfold in the better citizen- ship of the future. As early as 1866, $4,000 in bonds was voted to erect the first substantial brick building. This served the community well until 1902 when $40,000 was voted and a handsome and up-to-date building replaced the old one. This new building was found to be inadequate to the school and in 1914 a $15,000 addition was built. The first high school was organized when Prof. U. S. Busch was superintendent of schools. The first class to be graduated was the class of '94 which consisted of the following three members: Miss Mabel Ellis, Miss D. Swiggett, and Miss Bertie Castle. Since that time the number of graduates in each succeeding class has steadily increased until the class of the present year numbers twenty-eight. The total number of graduates including the present class is 322. — taken from the 1922 TROJAN Destroyed By Fire January 23, 1926, the building which served as both the grade school and high school burned. The fire which destroyed the building started on Saturday morn- ing when the janitor, Charles Morehead, was using kerosene to clean the toilets in the building. Troy at that time was not served by any sanitary sewer service. In some fashion the kerosene ignited, and the building was set on fire. At that time Troy had no central water supply system, nor any adequate fire-fighting equipment, and as a result, the building was destroyed. The St. Joseph Fire Department came to Troy to assist, and a pumper truck was stationed at the old Hayton's pond, which is south of the railroad tracks, arid hose was laid from the pond to the school building, but by the time this water was put on the fire, it was too late. The build- ing was insured by the Common School District 21 for $63,000, and Rural High School District No. 7 had $3, 500 insurance on equipment. Plans were undertaken by the boards to reconstruct, and at that time it was decided that two school build- ings would be built, a separate high school and a grade school. In the meantime, classes were scattered about the town. The files of the Chief state that the first grade would be at the home of Miss Mae Babcock, the teacher. Construction began on the buildings in 1926, and they were put in service January 10, 1927. The grade school was not occupied until February, 1927. The building after the fire in January of 1926. The present high school during the construction. Note the billboards advertising the Bamum and Baily Circus in St. Joseph the week of September 1. 4 School History The present grade school while under construction. The high school shortly after completion, 1927. $ Gymnasium Dedicated The dedication of the C. W. Oliver gymnasium was held Sunday, November 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the new facility. The ceremonies began with the playing of the National Anthem by the THS band. Grant E. Speaks, school board president, gave the greeting and the introduction of guests. Several musical selections were played by the band. G. T. Van Bebber, the chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission, gave the principal address. Recognition of C. W. Oliver and the Citizens Committee, who headed the bond drive, followed. Jay Oliver, the son of C. W. Oliver, pre- sented a vocal solo. The program closed with informa- tion on the building construction and an open house tour by Superintendent W. F. Wilson. Refreshments were prepared by the Home Ec. depart- ment and were served by the school board members' wives in the gym lobby following the program. Prof. Oliver, for whom the new gym was named. Board Dedicates Gym The Board of Education dedicated the new kindergarten, middle school, and C. W. Oliver Gymnasium, Novem- ber 23, 1975. The dedication was held in the gymnas- ium. The wives of the school board members served refreshments prepared by the Home Ec. II class. USD 429 Board of Education, School Board President Gene Speaks; Mr. Jerral Weber; Mr. Raymond Gaul; Mr. Rob- ert Meng; Mr. Norman Davies; Mr. Hylen Rush; and Mr. Archie Fenley, Jr., at the dedication of the C. W. Oliver Gymnasium. 8 Faculty I | Superintendent Lists I Accomplishments I am happy and proud to write a few comments in this historic edition of the Trojan. May the spirit of '76 — live on! It has been just about one year since the ground was broken for the construction of our new gymnasium, middle school and grade school addition. Now we are enjoying the use of these fine structures. ■ In these days of inflation here in our own country and the troubles in other parts of the world, it is difficult to remain positive about things. However, Troy stu- dents should feel proud of their school and its many fine accomplishments. We offer much to our young people in an effort to help them become solid citizens of our own community and our nation. We are disap- pointed when we see some of our young people not take advantage of what is offered. One of my favorite statements is: You pass this way only one time as you journey through life...make the most of it! Art was returned to the curriculum this year and as the second semester gets underway, Mr. Cilstrap, our high school principal, and Mr. Dannevik, our counselor, are attempting to get several vocational courses under way. Also, it may be possible for some of our college bound students to get started on college credits in a joint program with Highland Junior College. We have seen our mini-course program expand to include the social science courses. Most of our extra-curricular activities are functioning well and our congratulations go out to those students and sponsors who work so hard in order to make things go. Every student should be active in at least one extra activity. I would be remiss if I did not mention that our year- book staff is to be commended for making this edition commemorative of our nation's bicentennial as well as our high school's fiftieth year. W. F. Wilson, Superintendent Unified School District No. 429 Mrs. Nell Larzelere has served a number of years as secretary to the superintendent and as clerk of the USD 429 Board of Education. Supt. W. F. Wilson, in his 5th year as superintendent at USD 429, worked with the board of education and Mr. Cilstrap to coordinate new programs at the high school. “Tread Softly ... ” Mr. Jess Gilstrap, new this year to the school system, says to 'tread softly and carry a big, long sledge hammer. I wish to thank the yearbook staff for this opportunity to record a few items in your memorable edition of THE TROJAN. First, let me congratulate everyone who spent long hours writing and editing, to create such a fine yearbook. Second, I want to convey my appreciation to the stu- dent body, certified and non-certified staff, and others who have worked together to produce such excellence this past school year. One primary goal has been to encourage positive attitudes in all endeavors concern- ing sports events, academic achievements, or daily associations. In 1776 getting an education was important; in 1976 that concept has not changed. Our inherited traditions were brought to us by our ancestors who were determin- ed to win their freedoms--their rights—to read, to write, to assemble, to vote, to express opinions. May we continue those determinations today in order to gain an awareness of the world about us, an understanding of the community in which we live, and insights into the lives we experience. Because it is through becoming aware that we can develop our potential in quest of a goal: to reach fulfillment. And finally, I want to wish each of you the best of luck as you plan your future; I hope the experiences you have had at Troy High School will benefit you in the present and in the future. Mr. Nick Dannevik, who has been here for 14 years, is the student counselor at Troy High. He also teaches motivations. He received his MS at Northwest Mis- souri State College. Mrs. Mariam Thomas, secretary to Mr. Gilstrap, has been helping students and faculty for three years. Industrial Arts Mrs. Anna Goss attended Kansas State University where she earned her BS degree. She has taught home eco- nomics for 27 years. Mr. Dale Whitside, business instructor, received his BS at Kansas State University. He has been instructing students in accounting, shorthand, and typing for 16 years. Mr. Fred Folsche has taught industrial arts in his eleven years at Troy. He has also been working bravely with students attempting to learn how to drive. Mr. Folsche also teaches physics. Mr. Lloyd Barnett is the FFA sponsor and vocational agriculture teacher at THS. He worked towards his MED at Kansas State University. Faculty 11 Special Education Art, And Music The art classes had one field trip during the first se- mester. The art classes were under the direction of a new teacher, Ms. Severance. The classes made dif- ferent projects during the year such as linoleum cuts, textures, designs, color painting, deco polish, and different pictures. In the music department the band students sold candles to buy a new amplifier. The special education class of 1975 was a small one. This was Miss Fowler's first year of teaching and she seemed to have fully enjoyed it. The class made scenes of the seasons and holidays for the bulletin boards. They also spent time making cards for Christ- mas. The class worked and studied throughout the year with plenty of fun mixed in. Miss Suzanne Fowler is the special education teacher. She earned her BSE at Emporia Kansas State College. This is her first year at Troy. 12 Ms. Jan Severance joined the staff at THS this year teaching art and English. She went to Northwest Mis- souri State where she received her BS. She sponsors the pep club. Mr. Clifford Manning, director of band and chorus, has been teaching at Troy for 4 years. He earned his BMC and MA at Kansas University. Mrs. Martha-Jean Rockey, the publications and Eng- lish teacher, has been teaching at THS for two years. She earned her BA at Kansas State University. The head of the English department, Mrs. Babetta Israel, has been here for two and a half years. She earned her BA at Marymount College. Liberal Arts The freshman English class was discontinued during the last semester in order to free the freshmen from the junior high environment and familiarize them with high school surroundings. Media and communications, mod- em English literature, early English literature, and expository writing were installed in the mini-course English plan. Miss Donna Leuszler has been teaching at Troy for three years. She worked towards her MS at Fort Hays Kansas State College. She coaches the speech team and directs the plays. Faculty 13 Social Science And Languages The history classes were divided into mini-courses so the students could take the English mini-courses that they needed during that hour. Each nine weeks were divided into different periods in history. French, Spanish, and German classes spent their time learning the basics of the different languages. Mr. Lyle M. Rockey, Jr., returned for his second year to teach sociology, American and world history, and various other things along the line. He graduated from THS in 1960, and from KSTC, Emporia. Miss Janet Guier, librarian and American government teacher, earned an MLS degree at Kansas State Col- lege, Emporia. Miss Guier supervises nine library work- ers in her third year at Troy. Mr. Bob Wallace graduated from Washburn University and started teaching at THS in 1970. Called fondly by his students, Waffle , he has taught French, Spanish, German, and Russian on the side. 14 Faculty Miss Lila Schuman, coach of girls' track and P. E. , has been teaching at THS for 4 years. She earned her BS at Fort Hays Kansas State College. Mr. Dennis Schuler, girls' basketball coach, teaches the mathematics courses at THS. He has been here for 3 years. He earned his BCE at KSTC in Emporia. Mr. William Foster teaches science and coaches the boys' B-team in basketball, and cross country, and sponsors FCA. He has taught at THS for 9 years, and earned his MS at the University of Chicago. Faculty 15 People We Couldn’t Do Without Mr. Walter Hombeck, custodian. Mrs. Alice Trant, Mrs. Billie Weinberg, and Mrs. Shirley Clary are the Cooks. Mrs. Darla Bletscher helps punch lunch tickets. The following are the bus drivers: Mr. Harold Wykert, Mr. Lyle Yingling, Mr. Dick Larzelere, Mr. Louie Thomas, Mr. Dick McKittrick. Mr. Kent Luedke is not shown. 16 Faculty C. W. Oliver Gym This gymnasium, erected in 1975 by the patrons of the Troy Unified School District No. 429, was named in honor of Charles W. Oliver, beloved and respected teacher and athletic coach of the Troy High School for more than 22 years. Prof Oliver, as he was affec- tionately known by the hundreds of students he taught here, was bom at Burlingame, Kansas, on February 23, 1891. He graduated from the College of Emporia in 1914, receiving the A. B. degree. Following service in France in World War I, he came to Troy in 1921, and was coach and teacher until 1940, when he was called into military service with the Headquarters Battery 130th Field Artillery, Kansas National Guard, of which he was battery commander. Many of the guardsmen under his command were his former students. Following World War II and a period when he was prin- cipal of the Severance High School, he returned to THS where he was teacher and assistant coach from 1955 until his retirement in 1958. —contributed by Mr. Tom Van Bebber Professor Oliver giving speech at gym dedication, with Mr. Tom Van Bebber at his right. % Activities Adams Reigns As Queen The 1976 Homecoming queen candidates, as chosen by the football team, were Karen Adams, Ginny Jo Whitsell, Janie Turpin, Deb Reder, and Linda Bamthson. 20 Activities Returning queens and their escorts are Mr. Kelly Franken, Miss Denise Whetstine, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elder, Mr. Gary Simpson, Miss Barbara Huss, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Waggoner. Those shown are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bond, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Kanah, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ashworth, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Dannevik, and Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Elder. Karen Adams was crowned Homecoming Queen 1975 during pre-game ceremonies, October 17, by head escort Doug Kratzberg. Queen Karen was presented with a bouquet of red roses, a sash, and a necklace. Karen's attendants were Linda Barnthson, Deb Reder, Jane Turpin, and Ginny Whitsell. Their escorts were Rick Clary, Roger Drake, Gay Ion Merritt, and Jerry Norris. Gift and crown bearers were Chris Bond and Billy Feu- eibacher. Flower girls were Ami Weber and Angela Pollock. The past Homecoming Queens were invited back by the student council and introduced on the field at half-time. At this time the THS band formed a crown and played the Homecoming theme, 'Time in a Bottle. After the 14-0 defeat by the Jackson Heights Cobras, students danced to the music of Dry Ice. The dance was sponsored by the Pep Club, and refreshments of cookies and punch were served. Activities 21 22 Girls Show Skills At FFA Barnwarming Jackie Peterson was crowned Chapter Sweetheart, No- vember 7, by FFA President Jerry Johnson, at the 1975 Barnwarming. Jerry Johnson presented Jackie with a crown and an FFA Jacket. First runner-up was Marilyn Meng. She received a necklace. Other attendants were Cheryl Prawl, Gail Luedke, and Mary Hegarty. Each attendant was presented with a gold FFA charm by her escort. Each girl was asked to write a theme on Why I Would Like to Be Chapter Sweetheart. Contestants were al- so judged on their ability in milking a cow into a pop bottle, catching a greased pig, threading a bolt, dril- ling a hole and screwing a screw into it, and catching a sheep and feeding it a marshmallow. Judges were Mr. Fred Folsche, Mr. Dale Whiteside, Mr. Jerry Jarrett, Mr. Butch Ashworth, and Mr. Bill Huss. Mr. Bob May, a local disc jockey from KKJO, provided records for the sweetheart dance. Refreshments of dough- nuts and punch were served by the FFA. !Dang this pig is heavy! Escorts: M. Jarrett, J. Boeh, T. Etherton, B. Cummings, D. Stock. Queen Candidates: G. Luedke, C. Prawl, Queen J. Petersen, M. Meng, M. Hegarty. Jackie Petersen crowned by FFA Pres. Jerry Johnson. Watch your finger, Mary! 'Ill December 20, the student council sponsored the Snow- ball dance. It was a Wonderland by Night. Dry Ice played to help spread warmth on this chilly even- ing. The parachute was put up to create the snowy mood of the winter months. A snowman and a Christmas tree were added to the holiday atmosphere. Juniors Present George Washington Slept Here The impish niece Ramona, Shelley Sallee, eavesdrops on Annabelle, Mary Hegarty. The Junior Class presented George Washinton Slept Here, a three-act comedy, November 20 and 21. The comedy centers on Newton Fuller, a sentimental little American, who wants just a piece of land to call his own. Newton, his wife Annabelle, and their daugh- ter Madge, are hypnotized into taking over one of those windowless, waterless, and almost roofless houses that dot the countryside. The ensuing troubles may be summed up as a search for water, plus a quarrel with a neighbor who owns not only the brook, but the very road that leads from the highway to the house. Adding to the confusion is the attempted elopement of their daughter with the sum- mer-theater actor, and the usual invasion of the week- end guests. These guests include a prodigal uncle who is assumed to be rich, but who turns out to be bankrupt. When this play was on Broadway, Jack Benny played Newton Fuller. His wife played Annabelle. Ramona gets her just deserts, as Rena and Annabelle carry her from the room. Picture 1: Another boring day! Picture 2: I wish they'd take the pigs out before they put the hams in! Picture 3: You mean you spent our money on the house? Mr. Kimber. . Newton Fuller , AnnaBelle Fuller Madge Fuller . . Steve Eldridge . Katie.......... Mrs. Douglas . . Clayton Evans . Rena Leslie . , Hester . . . . , Ramona .... Uncle Stanley . Miss Frazer . . Miss Hughes. . Sue Barrington Miss Wilcox . . Mr. Prescott . . . Bill Whetstine . Bob Cummings . Mary Hegarty , . Gail Luedke . . David Stock Sheila Hoffman Janna Dittemore . . Mack Jarrett . . Pam Herpich . Marilyn Meng . Shelley Sallee John Zeltwanger Jackie Petersen . . . Susan Goss . Mary K. Carter Mindy Larzelere . .Steve Albers Director..............................Donna Leuszler Stage Manager........................Sheila Hoffman Setting...............................Karl Gentet Richard Emzen, Theatre Class Props...........................Pat Neumann, Cast Sounds and Lights..............Karl Gentet, Richard Emzen, Mr. Manning First Musical At THS Let George Do It, THS's first musical ever, was pre- sented February 5 and 7. Directors Clifford Manning and Donna Leuszler combined the efforts of nineteen singers and a pitband to produce a light and lively bi- centennial mini-musical by John Wilson and Marti McCartney. The story, in song, focused on many aspects of our first president's rise to fame. Fort Hays College pro- vided the costumes for the eighteenth century setting. Cast Narrator.................. King George............... George Washington........... Mary Carter Kathy Clary Dean Duncan Bob Etherton Debra Duncan Randy Duncan Denise Etherton Doug Gilstrap Pit Band Piano--Debbie Elder Bass Guitar—Pam Herpich Drums—Laura Johnson Stage, Lighting and Tina Campbell Richard Ernzen Karl Gentet 26 Activities . . Bob Cummings . . . . Matt Cross . . . Paul Gilstrap Jeff Gilstrap Sheila Hoffman Gail Luedke Lori McKittrick Wayne Rush Patty Speaks Brenda Tracy William Whetstine Sets Brad Gaul crowned Elaine Staudenmaier Queen of Courts 1976 between the A-B games on February 20. Elaine's attendants were Linda Bamthson, Deb Reder, Jane Turpin, and Ginny Jo Whitsell, escorted by Jim Boeh, Doug Kratzberg, Gaylon Merritt and Mark Fenley. Crown and flower bearers were Amy Yingling, Bridgett Schoenfelder, Chad Swavey, and Kevin Needham. The dance following the game was held in the old gym, with music provided by Dry Ice. The theme for the evening was You Got A Friend . Refreshments of cookies and punch were served by the Pep Club. The Trojans played the Elwood Panthers and were vic- torious in both games with A-team scores, 55-48, and B-team scores, 51-34. The Junior-Senior Prom was held May 1, 1976. The banquet was held in the American Legion Hall. The Colonial Ball continued with the dance in the old gymnasium. Monarch was the band. Programme Invocation............................Kathy Clary Dinner Toastmaster.............................Bob Cummings Welcome...............................David Stock Response.......................Elaine Staudenmaier Comments................................Bob Cummings Apple Blossom Time ...................Mary Carter and Carl Gentet, Dancers; Shelley Sallee, cranker; Mrs. Lyle Rockey, accompaniest Speaker . .'.................... Mr. Donald Harter My Own True Love ..................Mr. Lloyd Barnett Closing Remarks................School Board President Grant E. Speaks The Apple Blossom Festival ’76 The 1976 Apple Blossom Festival was held in the C.W Oliver gymnasium, May 7. Mary Myers, of Midway High School, was crowned queen by Mr. Francis Cor- don, State Representative. Mary's attendants were Deb Reder, Troy; Susan Dittemore, Wathena; Shirley Jensen, Elwood; and Becky Jeschke, Highland. • Apple Blossom Program Welcome.............................Troy Lions Club America, the Beautiful.....................Audience Presentation of Queen Candidates............Richard McKittrick, Troy Lions Club Allegro Spiritoso by Senaille Song Sung Blue by Neil Diamond . . . Vocal Solo (Midway High School) Pavane .........................Saxophone Trio (Troy High School) The Wind of Life by Carl Strommer .... Moxed Ensemble ,rWhere Is Love arr. by Norman Leyden . . . Mixed Ensemble (Wathena High School) Never Can Say Goodbye arr. by Cassey . . . Girls' Ensemble I Write the Songs arr. by Harry Simeone . . . Boys' Quartet (Highland High School) George M. Cohan Patriotic Fantasy' ... by Cohan Elw'ood High Instrumental Ensemble with Bill Long LaDonna Herran (Song and Dance) The Hustle by McCoy . . . Instrumental Ensemble (Elwood High School) Crowning of Queen....................Francis Gordon State Representative Awards Assembly Is Rewarding To All Brad and the American Legion Winners receive their certificates and medals, from the Legionaires. Mr. Manning presented Johnathan Bascom with the out- standing musican award, as voted by the band. The 1976 awards presentation was held on May 14 in the old gymnasium. Elaine Staudenmaier served as mistress of ceremonies, and introduced those present- ing awards. Mr. Nick Dannevik gave medals to the Student Council officers, followed by Miss Janet Cuier, who presented medals to those who have served as li- brarians this year. Ms. Jan Severance commended her top art students, and awarded Pep Club letters to those meeting the requirements. Ms. Donna Leuszler presented letters to those meeting a triple letter, and recognized as the all-around speech and drama student. Mrs. Martha Rockey presented medals to the members of the TROJAN and TRUMPET staffi. Then she pre- sented to the school the certificate awarding THS a charter as a Quill and Scroll Chapter. In accepting, Mr. Gilstxap commended the staffs for their fine pub- lications. The six charter members of the THS Quill and Scroll Chapter were awarded their medals as this time. Mr. Dennis Schuler recognized those students who had scored high on a national math test, Dian Reisner, Jim Neuman, and Sharon Duncan. He also cited those students who had participated in a Math-Science Day at HCJC, giving medals to those in the calculator and senior math competitions. Brad Gaul was given an engineering award from Kansas State University. Perfect attendance awards were given by Mr. Gilstrap, who continued by awarding Sharon Duncan and Jerry Johnson the KSHAA Citizenship Awards. Jane Turpin was given the Kayette of the Year Award by Mrs. Is- rael, on behalf of the Kayettes. The American Legion Awards, whose recepients are chosen by the senior class, were presented by Mr. Jim Smith to Elaine Staudenmaier and Brad Gaul. The honorable mention went to Jane Turpin and Jerry Johnson. Mr. Folsche recognized the outstanding physics stu- dents. This was followed by the induction of new mem- bers into National Honor Society, and the presentation of the senior composite to the school. Brad Gaul officiated over the ceremony by which the newly elected members were inducted into the Na- tional Honor Society, chosen by the faculty on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character, and serv- ice. Jerry Johnson, Elaine Staudenmaier, John Bascom, and Jane Turpin read descriptions of the four qualities, each lighting a candle. At the conclusion, Brad lit the center candle, and from it passed the flame to new members, Steve Albers, Mary Carter, Janna Ditto- more, Pam Herpich, Gail Luedke, Marilyn, Chris McClelland, Jim Neuman, Shelley Sallee, and David Stock. Athletic Awards The annual athletic banquet was held Monday, May 10. The invocation was given by John Bascom. Fol- lowing the meal, Ralph Nolan, present Athletic di- rector and former coach at Benedictine College, was the featured speaker. Cross-country, football, girls' basketball, boys' basketball, and both girls' and boys' track letters and awards were presented. Coach Tuley presented two special plaques to Doug Kratzberg and Roger Drake for their outstanding de- fensive play on the football team. To close the night, Coaches Schuler and Schuman pre- sented the first outstanding girl athlete of the year award ever to sophomore Patty Speaks. Coach Smith then followed by presenting John Bascom and Doug Kratzberg with the outstanding athlete plaques for 1975-76. 33 The Senior Class presented ''Desperate Ambrose, a three-act comedy, April 23 and 24. The story begins when Ambrose Groves and Bert Mil- ler, a couple of would-be vaudeville comedians, are crossing the desert headed for California. In the mid- dle of the desert they are booted off the train because someone has picked their pockets and has stolen their tickets. They cross the desert and end up in Dead Man's Gulch, the roughest spot in the West, where everybody fights everybody else. Homer die Kid and his pal, Gun Smoke Carter, the two most hard-shooting, hard-riding cow- pokes, are expected to breeze into town at any mo- ment, to quell the shooting. Ambrose and Bert are mistaken for the West's most fearless cowpunchers. From there on out it's a knock- down on the stage. Ambrose doesn't get the goods on the crooked sheriff; he's completely beaten and soundly trounced by Hoot Owl Pete; and he's practically hung by Stinkweed. He doesn't get the heroine, Nancy, either. 1. Oh, Stinkweed—this girl here . . . has simply been having fits over you. 2. I wisht Homer the Kid was here. I want him to give me his autygraph . . . He signed it wrong. 3. You'll just simply fall through the floor. Did you see those girls? . . . What hair! What eyes! What lips! What a way to spend a vacation! Panhandle Jake CAST Ambrose Groves Bert Miller . . Sheriff Crandle Hoot Owl Pete Stinkweed . . Judge Nancy Martin . Anne Martin . Tillie .... Beth Mrs. Sprool . . Lena .... First man . . . Second man . Director . . . Scene Crew: . Janie Turpin, Brenda Tracy, Deb Reder, Gaylon Merritt, and Rick Clary Programs: . . . Activities 35 ’76 Senior High Graduating Class Brad Gaul was presented as the valedictorian of the 1976 graduating class. Baccalaureate Services Sunday, May 16, 1976 Processional............. Pomp and Circumstance Mary Carter Invocation................The Rev. Leroy Davis My Regards ....................Edward Llewellyn Baritone Horn Solo--Johnathan Bascom De Gospel Train .............Traditional Spiritual Boys Ensemble Push, Pull or Get Out of the Way ............... The Rev. James D. Little, M.A. Benediction...............The Rev. Leroy Davis Recessional............................... Pomp and Circumstance Mary Carter Commencement Exercises Monday, May 17, 1976 Processional........... Pomp and Circumstance Band Invocation.............The Rev. Robert G. Biggs Beautiful Colorado ..............Joseph De Luca Alto Saxophone Solo--Patricia Neumann Introducation of Speaker .... William F. Wilson Superintendent It's Too Late Now . . .Dr. Charles Merrill Smith Pastor, United Methodist Church, Troy Old Man River .......................Jerome Kem Senior Boys' Trio Presentation of Diplomas...........Grant E. Speaks President of Board of Education Benediction............The Rev. Robert G. Biggs Fanfare and Recessional.....................Ployar Band Miss Guier congratulates Paul Gilstrap. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Gilstrap congratulate John Bascom, Dr. Charles M. Smith gave the graduation address. Salutatori an. The first Homecoming Queen for Troy High was Mary (Sutton) Dittemore in 1949. Her attendants were Elsie Clary and Barbara Goss. There has been a celebration since 1949 with a queen chosen by first nominating several girls and then elect- ing one for queen. From 1949 to 1969 the football players nominated three girls out of the senior class from which the queen would be chosen. In 1970 the players narrowed it down to six, so they were candidates. Lynda Tetlow was chosen for the honor of queen for 1970. In 1971 and 1972 the number of candidates went back to three. In 1973 there were 5 candidates chosen. Deb- bie (Beaty) Elder was elected queen. Since then, there have been 5 candidates for this honor. 1954 was the first that we could find of escorts. The first head escort, known as the King, was Dan Mul- lins. The escorts were chosen from the players by the team and were usually seniors. The one with the most votes receive the honor of King. Throughout the years, the Student Council has sponsor- ed this activity and the pep club sponsors the dance after the Homecoming game. Homecoming Since ’49 1. Mary Sutton Dittemore, the first Homecoming Queen in 1949. 2. The 1959 Queen was Betty Clary Dannevik. 3. Gary Sutton escorting Queen Barbara Huss Luedke of 1971. Queen Of Courts ’64-’76 The Queen of Courts tradition at Troy began in 1964 and has been held each year, except in 1968. The first queen crowned was Jeanette (Kanning) Scanlan. The selection of the Queen of Courts” begins with the basketball team voting for the senior candidates, 3 to 5 girls. The student body votes to make the final se- lection of the queen. The crowning ceremonies are held between the A and B-team games, with a dance following the evening activities. The queen is crowned by the king, usually a senior, who is chosen by the basketball team. Pictured at right is Mrs. Jane (Gray) Jones, 1970. Apple Blossom, 1924 The first Apple Blossom festival was celebrated in 1924, with the first festival in Troy held in 1927. The Apple Blossom celebration has changed considerably throughout the years. In the earlier years, children were dismissed from school making the festivities more of a holiday. The first Apple Blossom at Troy began with a tour of the orchards in Wathena, Troy, and Blair. The tour ended at 11 a.m., at which time the queen was crown- ed. After lunch, the parade left Troy and went back through Wathena and Blair, arriving at St. Joseph at 4. Dinner was at the Robidoux and the grand ball was at the auditorium in the evening. The big event of the day was the crowning of Miss Clara Margaret Meugniot by Prof. Dickens with a wreath of apple blossoms. Miss Meugniot was attended by twelve maids-of-honor. A crowd of 3, 5000 witnes- sed the crowning and festivities of 1927. People at- tended from Doniphan, Atchison, and Buchanan coun- ties and from a few leading cities like St. Louis, Kan- sas City, Omaha, St. Joseph, and Lincoln. To compete in the Apple Blossom contest you must be a senior girl who hasn't been queen in any other activi- ties. The student body elects the representative from Troy. This representative competes with the other girls from county schools. The girls are judged on poise, beauty, and talent. The queen is chosen by a panel of judges and announced at evening festivities with each participating school providing a part of the evening's entertainments. Dee Ann Mitchell was chosen Apple Blossom Queen, 1956. The 1927 Apple Blossom celebration held in front of Ida Pinger's house. The following are Doniphan County Apple Blossom Queens from Troy. Queens were not crowned during the war. 1972—Sharon Whetstine 1971—Pat Reeder 1970—Shannon Cook 1962—Linda Firkins 1961—Judith Wood I960—Shirley King 1957—Sharon Sue McKeman 1956— Dee Ann Mitchell 1954—Jean Studer 1953— Nancy Blake 1952—Joann McKeman 1950—Elsie Clary 1938—Martha Dubach 1927—Clara Meugniot The 1954 Apple Blossom Queen was Jean Studer. FFA Sweethearts The first FFA Chapter Sweetheart was Donna Horner. She was crowned in the school year 1952-53 by Presi- dent Hayden Elder. The Sweetheart for 1953-54 was Nancy Smith. In 1954-55 Miss Patsy Long was crowned as FFA Sweet- heart. Jean Freeman became the Sweetheart in 1955- 56, and Beverly Koehler was crowned in 1956-57. The Sweetheart of 57-58 was Pauline Studer, followed by Shirley King in 1958-59. The crowning of Sharon Thorton as Sweetheart took place in 1959-60. Carol Taylor received the Sweetheart crown in the year 1961-62. Sweetheart, Sherry Juhl was crowned in 1962- 63. Diana Wiedmer reigned as Sweetheart in 1964-65, succeeded by Mary Ellen Murphy in 1965-66. Sweet- heart of 1967-68 was Bev Engemann. Sue Tetlow earn- ed the Honor of FFA Sweetheart in 1969-70. The crowning of Sheila Hegarty as FFA Sweetheart took place in 1970-71. For a few years Troy did not have a Sweetheart Queen. The selection of FFA Sweetheart Queens resumed in 1974-75 with the selection of Janie Turpin. Janie was then chosen as District Sweetheart and went on to be- come the first runner-up at the State Sweetheart Contest. FFA President David Elder presents Queen Janie Turpin as the 1974-75 FFA Sweetheart. The first FFA Sweetheart, Donna Homer, and Hayden Sharon Thorton was Sweetheart in 1959-60. Elder, the 1952-1953 FFA President. 40 History ’62 Prom Won Contest The Junior-Senior Prom is the final farewell to the seniors, hosted by the junior class. A banquet and dance are held in honor of the graduating seniors. In the past, the prom was sometimes held at a hotel in St. Joseph, Missouri. The St. Francis Hotel was the scene of the 1957 prom. In 1971, the prom was at the Hotel Robidoux and in 1972, the Ramada Inn. Since 1972, the prom has been at Troy, the banquet being at the American Legion Hall and the dance in the high school gymnasium. The Ladies' Auxiliary has prepared the dinners, and members of the sophomore class have served. The prom decorations won third prize in a nation-wide photo contest in 1962. The junior class had chosen Blue Hawaii as their theme. The gymnasium was decorated with silver star streamers, palm trees, sea- scape murals, shells, and palm leaves. Candles, shells, nut cups, and leis decorated the tables. In 1965, a parachute was purchased from the army surplus to be used in decorating the gymnasium. The parachute provides many more possibilities in deciding the theme and decorations for the prom. For many years the seniors have been honored at a graduation dance held after the graduation ceremonies. A town oiganization or club usually sponsors the dance. In the recent past, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Troy Lions Club have hosted the event. 41 Dramatics Date To Junior And Senior Plays Of 1922 The first record of drama, that we have, is the senior play of 1922. Therefore, somewhere between 1922 and the present, junior plays had their beginning. On November 24, 1937, the junior class presented Funny Phinnie, under the direction of Miss Kemper. Ghost Wanted was the production of the juniors in 1943. Eleven people worked hard to make The Bar- gain Bride a success in 1952. Under the direction of Mrs. Ellen Warren, a cast of thirteen juniors made Smarter and Smoother a worth- while play in 1956. Mrs. Anna Goss and Mr. Fredrick Gamper directed the 1958 junior play, Little Acorns. In 1967, Web of Murder, by Jonathon Troy, was directed by Nellie Russell. “Curtain Going Up’ In 1960, Which Shall He Marry was produced with a cast of nine. Miss Debra Dolman directed a humorous story of a high school play, revealing the action that takes place on stage and after the production in Cur- tain Going Up, presented April 25, 1973. “No More Homework” SHOWN ABOVE: Jerry Cross, Alverda Weigart, Dan Boeh, Sherry Bennett, and Wayne Grable. Junior Presentation Of 1956 — 1957 Directors of Featured Junior Plays 1962—Mrs. Donna M. Schmidt 1973— Miss Debra Dolman 1957—Mrs. Ellen Warren Juniors of 1962 42 Play History The first record that we have of drama at THS dates back to 1922 with a senior play. In 1942, Miss Ruth Jones worked with a twenty-one member cast and made Days Without Daddy, the senior play. Twelve interested seniors from the class of 1956 and Mrs. Ellen Warren worked together to produce Books and Crooks. THS One-Act Plays Mrs. Joyce Sundell directed The Best There Is, the one-act play of 1964-65. Jim Smith received the best actor award with his role of Mr. Petersham. The play itself received second place in the league. William Foster, a teacher and coach at Troy High, was the student director of Maudie and the Opposite Sex, when sixteen juniors and seniors combined forces in 1959. Hill Billy Weddin' was directed by Mrs. Ward to be presented as the senior play of 1960. Chiz Upschlager was played by Mickey Rockey and Paw Belsnickle was played by William Foster. Mrs. Donna Schmidt, working with a seventeen member cast, directed the comedy, No More Homework, in 1962. On November 6 and 7, 1972, Bench 18 was presented in two parts: part 1, Sight Unseen ; Part 2, A Thing of Beauty . Miss Debra Gray was the director of the play. At a time unknown to the TROJAN staff, one-act plays came into being at THS. Echo, by Robert Kasper, was the one-act presenta- tion of 1967-68. Nellie Russell directed it. A one- rating was received at the league one-act play fes- tival in 1972, with Impromptu, a production under the direction of Miss Debra Gray. Janet Norris was named best actress and David Elder, the best support- ing actor. “Whirl-A-Gig Of Life” “Days Without Daddy” Directors of Featured Senior Plays 1947—Miss Ruth Jones 1957—Mrs. Ellen Warren One-Act Play 1970—Mrs. Sherman Ashley Play History 43 Remember The ’40’s In the summer of 1975, the staff asked for contributions relating to the history of THS. The following account of the mid-1940's was submitted by Audrey (Smith) Clark, Virginia (Speaks) Clary, Hillman Hull, and Jim Goss. As we look back on our days at Troy High School we remember entering for the first time this formidable building of higher education. Some of us from one- room country schools held a secret fear we would somehow be lost in its vast interior and never be seen or heard from again. We remember with affection the upperclassmen who took time to smile and greet us with friendliness. They perhaps remembered their freshman days and the insecurith they experienced. This feeling soon passed and we were rushing confi- dently through the halls, banging locker doors and hurrying to the assigned classrooms with great assurance. During this time the world was involved in World War II, and our country was united in a common cause. We experienced sugar, tire, and gas rationing. These products were allocated through the means of ration coupons. We loved in an era of draft notices and watching our brother, classmates, and boyfriends leaving for training camps. There were also the happy days of furloughs and V-Mail letters from overseas. We read headlines and listened to radio newscasts of the great campaigns of General Eisenhower in Europe and General MacArthur in the Pacific. We learned of far-off places, Guam, the Aleutian Islands, Okinawa, Corregidor, Wake Island, Normandy Beach, and the Philippines. We lived with the constant re- minder of the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. Wre watched for news of the conferences between Churchill, Stalin, and President Roosevelt. We remember D-Day. We also remember the fun we had after school. We gathered at Ed's Place where we enjoyed 5$ cokes and the nickel juke box playing great numbers like the Jersey Bounce, Tuxedo Junction, In the Mood, and Star Dust. We remember the Jitter Bug” and the Boogie Woogie. We listened to the radio to such classics as Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy, and Your Hit Parade. We sang along with Dorothy Collins and Snooky Lanson as they sang the top 10 tunes of the week, such as Praise the Lord ana Pass the Ammunition, Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer, WTiite Cliffs of Dover, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, and Mairsie Doats. The top recording stars were Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters, Dick Haymes, and a skinny kid with big ears, who hung on to the mike for support as he sang, some- one named Frank Sinatra. He caused teenage girls to squeal and faint, I think we called it swoon. We remember movies and 5$ popcorn at the La Belle Theater. We enjoyed family-type movies (there was no other kind) with great stars such as Walter Pigeon, Greer Garson, Rita Hayworth, Betty Grable, James Cagney, Clark Gable, and Humphrey Bogart. On Sat- urday night there was always a crowd to see the western feature with Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, or Hopa- long Cassidy. Styles in the '40's were somewhat different than today. The girls wore knee length skirts with sloppy joe sweaters or blouses (these had to be starched and ironed), colored anklets, and saddle shoes. We also wore pompadour hair styles with ribbons, and red or raspberry lipstick. The boys wore wash or dress pants, jeans or overalls. The overalls were not worn as a symbol of doing you own thing or as a protest against the establishment; they were worn by farm boys who had chores to do before and after school. We remember upperclassmen Marvin Harris and Donald Elder who made the whole school vibrate, and everyone smile, with the sound of their laughter echoing through the halls. We remember the expertise of Martha Cal- nan at the piano, and Henry Calnan looking very hand- some as drum major leading the Troy High School Band. uncertain for two of the boys, Hillman Hull and Louis Simpson, were drafted into the United States Navy at the end of the first semester. Thanks to extra time and coaching from the faculty, they had enough credits to graduate with the class. With the aid of the local photographer, Albert Zimmer- man, we were able to publish a paperback high school annual in 1944. Photographic materials and chemicals were also in short supply because of the war demands. We remember graduation when we, as so many before and since, proudly marched as they played Pomp and Circumstance, into the auditorium filled with parents and friends. We watched as the two top students of our class, Elizabeth Schmult and Maxine Wilde, were hon- ored for their outstanding scholastic achievements. Our Commencement speaker was Dr. Forrest (Phog) Allen from Kansas University, and Bob Noyes presented us with our diplomas. We remember with respect and affection teachers like Miss Rhudy, who with patience and perserverence helped so many through math classes. There was our English teacher, Miss Kemper, with her ever-ready smile and friendliness. The unflappable Miss Mundell, who with great fortitude taught us to sew a straight seam (and rip out a crooked one), and to cook a balanced meal. Miss Mundell was also in charge of the School Lunch Program with the questionable assistance of the foods class. The meal was prepared on a two-burner gas plate and several coal oil stoves with ovens, The refridgeration facilities were an unheated pantry and the window sills during the winter months. We remember Mr. Myers, the superintendent, whose very presence in the hall put everyone on his best behavior. We remember Coach Kline and our winning football team of 1943-44. Troy High School had an undefeated season. We had no field lights. At times there was difficulty transporting our team to the away games because of the gas rationing. There was no school bus so we had to depend on the coach and sports-minded citizens to sacrifice their precious gas coupons to take our players to the games. The players on the winning team were Jim Goss, Hillman Hull, Fred Campell, Louie Simpson, Gene Clark, Robert Simpson, Bob Homer, and Meridith Messer. Due to the shortage of gasoline where was plenty of parking space in the school parking lot. Some of the cars found there were Leonard Gaul's '36 Dodge, John Neumann's '29 Buick, the Clark brothers' Model A, Dick Trant's Model T, and Coach Kline's '39 Chevrolet. Another side light of the gas shortage, during our Senior Year we didn't have a sneak day or field trip. We did have a class picnic at the old City Pond. Dick Trant drove some of the students in his Model T and the rest walked, a distance of 2 1 2 miles. On some of the steeper hills the passengers and some of the walkers had to push the Model T over the top, but it ran great going down the other side. Our senior year started with an enrollment of 31. There were 20 girls and 11 boys. The start of the year was Generations At Troy Of the 31 graduates of 1944, ten still live in Doniphan County, and several within a 60 mile radius. Archie H. Fenley, Sr., class of '27, was a member of the first class to graduate from die new Troy High School. Mr. Fenley (engaged in farming and now semi- retired) is a life-long resident of the Troy community. Archie H. Fenley, Jr., class of 48, was bom and reared in Troy. He is a businessman and farmer, ser- ving as a member of the Troy School Board for seven years, and is also a retired reserve officer. While attending Troy High School, Archie participated in football, track, glee club, and a member of the T club. Mark is a member of the 1976 graduating class and has been active in FFA, FCA, concert band, and stage band. He participated in football, basketball and track. He also was a member of the T Club and the National Honor Society. History 45 7G Sports Season Ends 5-3 TROY THEM 20 Jeff. Co. North 14 27 Midway 24 21 Highland 49 0 Wathena 14 3 Jackson Heights 14 9 Horton 6 14 Elwood 12 19 Valley Falls 5 wins 3 losses 12 FRONT ROW: R. Clary, D. Duncan, J. Norris, D. Kratzberg, R. Drake, ). Boeh, G. Merritt, M. Fenley. SECOND ROW: B. Cummings, M. Jarrett, D. Stock, B. Whetstine, J. Zeltwanger, T. Etherton, J. Smith, R. Thompson, J. Middleton. THIRD ROW: R. Ross, B. Sutton, R. McNemee, B. Callahan, A. Winkel, L. Clary, B. Weber, M. Mas- ters, S. Trant. FOURTH ROW: D. Gilstrap, D. Reed, T. Bascom, J. Yingling, B. Greaser, R. Dittemore, M. Gaul, M. Stock. FIFTH ROW: S. Albers, Coach Tuley, Coach Smith, Coach Schuler, B. Gaul. Sports 49 Seniors Comment Jim Boeh: We had a good season with several highlights. The Trojan dynasty wasn't completely retained but no one can argue with a winning season. We hit a dry spell at the midpoint of the year and then blossomed in the final game agaitist Valley Falls. I had a lot of fun play- ing this year and enjoyed performing under pressure situa- tions. I attained one of my goals of making All-League. Rick Clary: I wish I could play again. M Roger Drake: I had a lot of fun playing football this year. I was kind of tired and sore after the games but it was a lot of fun. Dean Duncan: I enjoyed the football season this year. I enjoyed hitting in practice and in a game. After every game, I was usually tired and sore but it was worth it. Mark Fenley: I think that we had a pretty good season. We lost 3 games in the middle of the season but still won 5 games throughout the whole season. I was a little dis- appointed that I didn't make 1st team All-League but was very pleased that I made All-State. Over all, I was pleased with the season. Doug Kratzberg: Although we didn't win as many games this year as we have in the past, I believe that we had a fairly good season. At the first of the year, I believe all of the players thought that we could win the league, which was my main goal this year. I was able to meet two of my goals this year. One was to have a winning team, and the other was to make the All-League team. I want to wish the next season's players good luck, be- cause I know they can have a good year if they will work as hard as we have this year. Gaylon Merritt: For the year our record was 5 wins and three losses. I'd hoped for an 8-0 season but it never hap- pened. My goal this year was to catch 21 passes but that never happened either. I thought the team could have played football together more than we did and had a bet- ter team but we had a winning season and towards the end, the team showed people that they could play foot- ball. Jerry Norris: I enjoyed the football season this year un- til about the fourth quarter in the first game. I did have a lot of fun in practice hitting people, but other than that, my football career didn't last long. 50 Sports OFFENSIVE ALI LEAGUE CHOICES: Roger Drake, Doug Kratzberg Honorable Mention: Mark Fenley OFFENSIVE RECORDS: ♦Most yards passing game 227 Doug Kratzberg ♦Most yards passing season 986 Doug Kratzberg ♦Most Extra Points by Kick 10 Jim Boeh ♦Most Field Goals - Season 3 Jim Boeh Most Pass Receptions - Season 18 Gaylon Merritt Most Points Scored By 30 Doug Kratzberg Indicates New School Record DEFENSIVE ALL LEAGUE CHOICES: Roger Drake (unanimous), Doug Kratzberg, Jim Boeh Honorable Mention: Mark Fenley, Rick Clary DEFENSIVE STATISTICS: Most Fumble Recovers 6 Roger Drake Most Interceptions 2 Jim Boeh, Doug Kratzberg Most Quarterback Sacks 9 Mark Fenley Tom Keller Award for most tackles: Roger Drake 59 51 Jim Boeh kicks a field goal against Valley Falls. Schuler Guides B-Team And Freshmen FRONT ROW: Robin McNemee, Bernard Sutton, John Middleton, Mark Stock, Allen Winkel, Bill Callahan, Larry R£W 2- Bruce Weber, Jason Yingling, Jack Cross, Robin Clary, Mike Masters, Doug Gilstrap, Ron Thompson- ROW 3: Rex Dittemore, Barry Greaser, Dale Reed, Tim Bascom; ROW 4: Coach Smith, Coach Schuler. 52 Sports C-C Team Takes K-36 League, 7th InState ainn X (X Ji 3 V n rr M-' frieze lAQfrv The 1975 Troy cross country team was the best in Troy's history. John Bascom and Steve Tetlow, in an effort to improve their racing ability, ran another 500 miles through summer heat. John completed four years of summer training with a total of 2227 miles. Steve join- ed the 1000 mile club. The senior duo of John Bascom and Jerry Johnson led this year's team. Steve Tetlow, Jim Wiedmaier, Eric Jorgen- sen, and Jon Herpick provided the impetus for the hari- ers' victorious season. The cross country team kept the Troy Invitational trophy at home, captured the K-36 league title at Horton for the first time and set a new school team time record of 53:37. They took 5th place at the regional meet and advanced to state at Wamego. The harriers placed 7th in a Class 1A at the state meet. This was the first Trojan team to qualify for state. The harriers' success was capped by the coaching effort of Coach Foster. Pete Prawl helped push the team in prac- tice, although he was unable to run competitively in the races. Sports 53 1975 Average Times John Bascom 10:56 Jerry Johnson 11:06 Eric Jorgenson 11:40 Steve Tetlow 11:44 Jim Wiedmaier 12:11 Jon Herpich 13:01 Team Places at Meets Wamego 10th Maur Hill 4th Savior of the World 11th Washington 8th Troy 1st Hiawatha 3rd K-36 League 1st Regional 5th State 7th ea Medal Winners John Bascom 6 Jerry Johnson 6 Steve Tetlow 2 Eric Jorgensen 2 Jim Wiedmaier 2 Fastest 1975 Times John Bascom Senior 10:16 Jerry Johnson Senior 10:35 Steve Tetlow Sophomore 10:42 Eric Jorgensen Freshman 10:48 Jim Wiedmaier Sophomore 11:16 Jon Herpich Freshman 11:52 The Trojan harriers warm up for State Meet at Wamego, Kansas. Sports 55 Trojans End Fine Season Second In League LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Smith, Steve Albers, Doug Kratzberg, John Zeltwanger, Brad Gaul, Bob Cummings, John Bascom, Mark Fenley, Gaylon Merritt, Jim Boeh, Mark Gaul, Mack Jarrett, Jim Neumann, Jerry Norris, Bill Whet- stine, David Stock, and Coach Foster. Powhattan 44 Troy 41 Highland 74 Troy 56 Troy 68 JCN 60 Troy 66 Linwood 57 Wathena 72 Troy 56 Troy 55 Horton 52 Wathena 59 Troy 58 Savior 71 Troy 49 Troy 45 Midway 35 Troy 62 Highland 56 Troy 62 El wood 58 Wathena 56 Troy 49 Horton 44 Troy 39 Troy 64 Midway 46 Troy 58 Linwood 57 Jackson Hts. 73 Troy 45 Troy 55 El wood 48 Bern 74 Troy 71 Leading scorer Jim Boeh 16. 2 pts. game Leading rebounder Mark Fenley 122 Field goal pet. Gaylon Men-itt 52. 3% Free throw pet. Doug Kratzberg 76% Most steals Jim Boeh 49 Coach Smith, S. Trant, M. Stock, B. Whetstine, C. Taylor, J. Zeltwang- er, J. Neumann, M. Jarrett, B. Cummings, M. Gaul, M. Anderson, L. Gaither, S. Tetlow, P. Prawl, S. Albers, D. Stock, R. Ross, Coach Foster. B-TEAM WON LOST Troy 51 Powhattan 35 Troy 53 Highland 45 Troy 62 Linwood 28 Troy 74 Wathena 68 Horton 68 Troy 32 Troy 54 Wathena 45 Troy 50 Savior 40 Troy 58 Midway 41 Highland 49 Troy 46 Troy 51 Midw ay 49 Troy 58 Linwood 27 Jackson Hts. 52 Troy 47 Troy 51 Elwood 34 10 Wins 3 Losses 58 Sports Frosh 2nd In League US THEM 38 Horton 25 35 Wathena 42 37 Wathena 53 34 Midway 46 52 Horton 29 27 Midway 53 42 ♦Midway 39 39 ♦Highland 31 32 ♦Jackson Heights 54 ♦League tournament 59 1976 Girls’ High School BB ROW 1: K. Kam, P. Shelton, L. Whetstine, N. Shelton. ROW 2: P. Speaks, A. Atkins, D. Reisner, D. Etherton. ROW 3: P. Gaither, D. Reisner, G. Whitsell, L. Marriott. ROW 4: T. Winkel, B. Boeh, M. Huss, G. Luedke. ROW 5: P. Herpich, Assis. Man., S. Gaither, D. Schuler, Coach, D. Reder, Capt., K. Clary, Man. The girls' basketball team got off to a slow start this year, but improved greatly as the season progressed, winning five consecutive games. Two members of the team received the honor of being selected to the All League Basketball team. Mary Huss received top honors and Deb Reder honorable mention. Girls Redo Records In ’76 Track Season Dian Reisner set records in the 100 and 220 yd. dashes. The 1976 girls' track team had by far its most success- ful year. Under Coach Schuman, ten of the thirteen school records were broken. The track team had more athletes participating than in past years, but again lacked die depth needed to contend for first place in die meets. Individual performances were excellent, and the young team gained respect. Best of all, the team will lose but one senior, paving the way to an- other record-breaking season. TROY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK —1976 RECORDS 100 Yd. Dash Dian Reisner 12. 2 220 Yd. Dash Dian Reisner 28. 3 440 Yd. Dash Shelly Staudenmaier 74. 6 880 Yd. Run 440 Yd. Relay Shelly Staudenmaier Cheryl Murphy Patty Speaks Dian Reisner Elaine Staudenmaier 2.55. 8 880 Yd. Relay Patty Speaks Denise Etherton Dian Reisner Elaine Staudenmaier 1:58. 6 Medley Relay Angi Atkins Cheryl Murphy Denise Etherton Gail Luedke 2:23. 0 Discus Gail Luedke 79'6 Mile Relay Cheryl Murphy Denise Etherton Debi Reisner Shelly Staudenmaier 5:05.09 110 Yd. Hdles. Elaine Staudenmaier 18. 5 Dian Reisner and Debbie Duncan relax during a meet. Elaine Staudenmaier strides to her record-breaking victory in the 110 yard hurdles. Sports 61 1 1ST ROW: J. Johnson, J. Bascom, B. Gaul, R. Clary, J. Norris, D. Kratzberg, D. Linck. 2ND ROW: J. Middleton, L. Winchell, S. Albers, D. Stock, M. Jar- rett, R. Ross. 3RD ROW: P. Prawl, B. Callahan, R. McMenee, G. Bamthson, L. Gaither, S. Trant, S. Tetlow. 4TH ROW: J. Yingling, B. Winder, J. Clary, E. Jorgensen, J. Cross, T. Moran. 5TH ROW: M. Cross, Coach Smith, R. Dit- temore, D. Reed, D. Gilstrap. 6TH ROW: T. Cross. Young Track Team Strong Senior Rick Clary placed high in most meets in his event, pole vault. 1976 TRACK SEASON BESTS 120 YARD HIGH HURDLES Mack Jarrett 16. 3 100 YARD DASH Jerry Norris 11.1 MILE RUN Steve Trant 5KX). 1 880 YARD RELAY Bamthson, Winchell, Stock, Norris 1:43.6 180 YARD LCW HURDLES Mack Jarrett 21.5 880 YARD RUN Pete Prawl 2:12.5 440 YARD DASH Mack Jarrett 56. 1 MEDLEY RELAY Jarrett, Clary, Norris, Johnson 4:11. 3 220 YARD DASH Mack Jarrett 25. 7 2 MILE RUN John Bascom 10:30. 5 MILE RELAY Albers, Ross, Jarrett, Norris 3:53.4 SHOT PUT Doug Kratzberg 47'91 2 JAVELIN Doug Kratzberg 177'101 2 DISCUS Doug Kratzberg 115 HIGH JUMP Loren Gaither 5 10 LONG JUMP Steve Albers 18'61 2M POLE VAULT Rick Clary 11' New school record. ■■ 63 David Linck leads his heat in the 100 yard dash at Highland Relays. Football Begins At The Loroff’s Gridiron In 1922, Troy was unable to have a basketball team because there was no place to play. They devoted all their time to football, winning three games and losing three games. 64 Sports History The football team of 1927, as seen in front of the Doniphan County Courthouse. FRONT ROW: Paul Lehman, Gary Winder, Larry Schoenfelder, Larry Smith, Jack Thornton, Ray Prohaska, Bernard Koehler, Dale Roberton, Larry Sandy, Mickey Rockey, Ronnie Ruhnke. ROW 2: Coach Clark, Henry Keller, Harold Whitten, Steve Mitchell, Gerald Myers, August Gronniger, Jerry Murphy, Bill Foster, Larry Whkert, Tom- my Yates, Assistant Coach Mr. Camper. ROW 3: Trainer, Donald Wykert, Garry Sandy, Richard Wright, Ray Thompson, Dennis Smith, Bill Chase, James Clark, Warren Cluck, Tom Twombly, Trainer, Robert Clark. ROW 4: Larry Kanning, James Etherton, Robert Kuhnert, John Howland, Robert Keller, Harold Dillenback, John Quick. Sports History 65 The 1960's brought tough times at Troy High School in the way of football. A referee ready to make the right call. The first record of Trojan football we have, dates back to a yearbook of 1922. The team had a 3-3 record but walloped perennial rivals Wathena and Highland by the scores of 51-zip, and 89-zip, respectively. During this period of the 20's it is interesting to note some of the different aspects of football at the time. For example, all football games then were played at the place commonly known today as Loroff's. The gridiron is now the sight of an alfalfa field, and the grandstand serves as housing for the hay. This was also used for horse racing and the county fair. The players also practiced there, and the countryside was then blanketed by many orchards. The players often filled themselves with apples, peaches, and pears before getting to the practice field. The Trojans were the smallest team in the Big 7 and the uniforms were, oddly, maroon in color. Another oddity was a back- field combination of a quarterback named Caine and a running back named Abel. The coach at the time was C. W. Oliver, a man who is very prominent, not only in THS sports history, but in school history as well. He was once described as an easy-going, even-tempered man who never got mad at his players and always showed great sportmanship. Perhaps the best team of the 20's was the 1928 team. At this time all games were played in the afternoon at the fairgrounds (Loroff's) until 1929 when the present football field was made. Wathena and Highland were our big rivals and some- time during the 30's there originated a Thanksgiving Day game with Wathena. In the late 30's and early 40's J. F. Schartz was the coach. He produced two fine teams in the early 40's. In 1942, the team went 9-0 and were Big 7 champs. This was before teams were ranked state-wide. The 1943 team was undefeated, tied twice in 0-0 scores, beat Wathena twice, 47-0 and 45-0, but lost the Big 7 title because of the two ties. In the late fifties the K-36 League started and in 1959, with Don Clark at the helm, the team went undefeated and was ranked second in the state. In 1960, under Marion Schmidt's coaching abilities, the team was un- defeated, unscored upon, and untied, and was perhaps one of the better teams in THS football annals. The 70's have become the most consistent, as far as football is concerned, in our high school's history. Team records from 1970 through 1975 show a fine record of 41 wins, 10 losses, and two ties. The 1972 team went to the district playoffs, and wound up with a 9-1 record. Since 1970, the Trojans have had six consecutive winning seasons. Fans have been a big part of Trojan football. Through- out the years, fans have turned out in large numbers to see the games. At this time I would like to thank my correspondents, Cecil Cain, Dick Larzelere, Hillman Hull, and Bill Ashworth for their information concerning this history. Jim Bo eh 66 Sports History Track Teams Tough SCHOOL RECORDS 100 yd. Dash M. Collins 10.4 1956 120 yd. Dash D. Roberton 15.4 1961 180 yd. Dash T. Masters 20.8 1974 220 yd. Dash M. Harris 22.5 1942 440 yd. Dash J. Knight 52.0 1929 880 yd. Run T. A inlay 2:04.0 1956 Mile Run L. Knocks 4:46 1954 2-Mile Run G. Davies 10:33.3 1971 880 yd. Relay Runke, Roberton Mitchell, Rockey 1:37.2 1960 Medley Relay Masters, Thomas Gaither, Bruns 3:48.6 1968 Mile Relay Cross, Maters Albers, Masters 3.41.6 1974 Shot Put M. Williamson 48 '6 1961 Discus M. Williamson 143'5,f 1961 Javelin D. Kratzberg 181' 1974 Broad Jump R. Blake 21 '4 1932 High Jump N. Brown 5'ii 1932 Pole Vault T. Masters 12'6M 1974 The sports captains of 1927, Cecil Cain--track, Douglas Burbridge—football, and Loyd Demoney —basketball. The track team of 1922 shown with varied expressions and Benny Mayer, throwing the shot, attire 67 Basketball Moves Through Three Gyms THS basketball, down through the years, has been play- ed in several buildings. The earlier teams played in the old Leland Opera House, which was located above the present day Legion Hall. Then the teams moved to the high school gymnasium where they played for many many years. When first built, it was one of the finer faculties in the area. But as times changed, the gym didn't. It is virtually the same gym now as it was then with the exception of the new fiberglass back- boards. But now the Trojans have the beautiful new C. W. Oliver Gymnasium and should look forward to many more years of playing basketball. nrTTHTS 1934: FRONT ROW (L TO R): Raleigh Hayes, Joseph Bohr., Jr., Loroff Dittemore, Clarence Blake, Nor- man Brown. BACK ROW: Raymond Gaul, Joe Culp, Hubert Wilke, Coach C. W. Oliver, Lawrence Wag- ner, Nick Bohr. FRONT ROW: B. Elder, W. Smith, J. Holcomb, S. Firkins, E. Thomas, D. Yingling. ROW 2: T. Smith, H. Huber, B. Penny, E. Smith, G. Mitchell, D. Burbridge, J. Gray, M. Owens. ROW 3: L. Reder, G. Clary, M. Foley, B. Klaus, R. Blake, K. Deshon, T. Gibson, G. Clary, B. Meier. This is the team of 1963. 1947 FRONT ROW (L TO R): Cecil Simpson, Kenny Seiter, Edward Goss, Glen Uechti, Leo Bracken. SECOND ROW: William Simmons, Merle Hoff- man, Norman Steanson, Rob- ert Harder, Kenneth Goss, Coach Johnnedes. 68 Basketball History Team of 1954 FIRST ROW: Wilber Copenhafer, Jerry McKeman, Benny Mayer, Harold Smith, Bill Haner. SECOND ROW: John Burkhart, Johnny Speaks, Art Newton, Richard Folsche, Clarence Howland, and Coach Kimble. The earliest basketball teams we have on record are the squads of the late 1920's. One of the teams in this era made it to the final four, before losing to the eventual state champ. The coach at this particular time was the legendary C. W. Oliver, whose presence in basketball has been very prominent in THS annals. His 1954 ball club was champion of the county, as was the 1938 team. The 40's had several good teams, one of which won the district title in 1947. The 1950's had one of the better teams in Trojan his- tory with a 20-5 record, first place in the district, second in the county, co-champs of the Big Five, and third place in the regionals. This same team was un- defeated at home and won five trophies. The early 60's produced several good teams, particu- larly 1960, 1962, and 1963. The 1960 team was first in the county. The '62 squad won 14 out of 15 games and was also first in the county. The 1963 group won the county tourney and had a 14-7 record. The Spirit of '76 was alive and well in this, the first year of play in the new C. W. Oliver Gymnasium. The team finished second in the league and was one of the better teams of the 1970's. This is the successful team of 1939, which did well in league and regional play. Basketball History 69 Girls’ Rules Change The 1930 girls' basketball team was the first Troy girls' team to win the county tournament. They were coached by Professor Oliver, who advised, Keep moving, keep moving. Don't take your eyes off the ball. In those days each team had six players, two guards, two forwards, a jumping center, and a running center. Each pair of players was confined to a certain area of the gym, and lines on the floor marked these areas. Upon receiving the ball, a player could only dribble once, and only forwards were allowed to shoot. Only a few years after the 1930 victory, girls' basket- ball was discontinued. This came about because the wife of a United States president and her friends felt it highly improper for girls to play basketball. The 1974 basketball team under Coach Dennis Schuler. FRONT ROW: Barbara Winkel, Barb Huss, Anita Schmidtke. ROW 2: Mrs. Ramsey, coach, Beth Masters, Pam Hull, Janis Harris, Mrs. Harman, coach. ROW 3: Lee Ann Dubach, Joan Boeh, Debbie Beaty, and Sue Thompson. A jumpball in the 1968 season. 1929 — 30 — Champions Forwards — Mary Kibler — Geneva Marble Guard — Ruby Heuber Jumping Center — Opal Randall (Captain) Guard — Louise Charles Running Center — Helen Byers Coach — C.W. Oliver Sports Girls’ Track Program Continues To Improve TROY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK RECORDS FOR GIRLS 220 Yd. Dash Shelly Staudenmaier 29.6 '75 440 Yd. Dash Ginny Jo Whitsell 1:17.4 '73 880 Yd. Run Ginny Jo Whitsell 2:56.2 '74 110 Yd. Hdles. Elaine Staudenmaier 18.6 '75 440 Yd. Relay Shelly Staudenmaier 57.6 '75 880 Yd. Relay Patty Speaks Denice Etherton Elaine Staudenmaier Elaine Staudenmaier 2:10.4 '75 Medley Relay Patty Speaks Denice Etherton Mindy Larzelere Patty Speaks 2:26.4 '75 Mile Run Denise Etherton Elaine Staudenmaier Gail Luedke Ginny Jo Whitsell 6:14.2 '74 High Jump i Patty Speaks 4'6 '75 Long Jump Patty Speaks 14'81 2 '75 Shot Put Terry Winkel 26'10 '73 Soft Ball Debbie Clary 159'7 f75 Discus Gracie Kams 73,1 '73 100 Yd. Dash Elaine Staudenmaier 12.29 '75 K-36 LEAGUE RECORDS FOR GIRLS 100 Yd. Dash Collins, Highland 12. 0 '74 220 Yd. Dash Collins, Highland 27. 3 '74 440 Yd. Dash Cordell, JH 64. 0 '74 880 Yd. Run Hasenkamp, JH 2:36. 8 '76 110 Yd. Hdles. Bowen, Horton 16. 4 '75 440 Yd. Relay Jackson Heights 53. 4 '74 880 Yd. Relay Highland 154. 7 '75 Mile Relay Horton 4:33.74 '76 Mile Run Zeit, Midway 5:55.73 '76 High Jump Walters, Centralia 4'10 '74 Long Jump Elder, Midway 16'0 '76 Shot Put Colley, Highland 34'1 '76 Softball Mabin, Elwood 210'4 72 Discus Fowler, Centralia 96'21 2 '73 .i - )r 3 Elaine Staudenmaier, running the 110 Yd. hurdles, was the first girl to letter four years in track. 1974-75 Girls' Track Team: 1ST ROW: Kathy Clary, Debbie Clary, Shelly Stau- denmaier, Denise Etherton, Patty Speaks, and Cathy Clary. ROW 2: Elaine Stau- denmaier, Mindy Larzelere, Ann Baughman, Gail Lued- ke, and Ginny Whitsell. Sports 71 7G Organizations Student Council Organizes Events The Student Council conducted elections for Homecom- ing, Queen of Courts, and the Student Council elec- tion as is traditional. Something special that was added to Homecoming and Queen of Courts was the inviting back of the past queens. These queens were introduced and presented with a flower at the half time of these games. An other activity sponsored by Stuco was a Snowball dance on December 20. A movie, The African Queen, was also sponsored by the Stuco. Past queens were included in the 1975-76 ceremony. 1ST ROW: Elaine Staudenmaier, Vice-President; Doug Kratzber , Presi- dent; Christine McClelland, Sec ret ary-Treasurer. 2ND ROW: Rickev Sei- ter, Darrell Marriott, Robin Blanton, Gina Hanlan. 3RD ROW: Gail Luedke, Mary Huss, Kim Wykert, Ginny Jo Whitsell. 4TH ROW: Bob Cummings, Dale Reed, Jerry Johnson, Steve Franken. Mr. Nick Dannevik, was the 1975- 76 Student Council sponsor. 74 Organizations Newspaper And Yearbook Staffs Combined TROJAN TRUMPET . ROW 1 SITTING. S. Duncan, J. Bascom; ROW' 2 SITTING: C. Prawl, D. Reder, C. McClelland, S. Gaither, M. Larzelere; ROW 3 STANDING: J. Zeltwanger, D. Kratzberg, J. Boeh, B. Gaul, G. Luedke, S. Sallee, M. Fenley, P. Herpich, P. Shelton, E. Staudenmaier, Mrs. Rockey The publication class under the direction of Mrs. Mar- tha Rockey produced the TROJAN yearbook and nine issuses of die TROJAN TRUMPET. The two staffs were combined instead of the usual two separate staffs. Trojan Trumpet Staff Editor.................................Sharon Duncan Assistant Editor................ • Christine McClelland News. . . .♦Elaine Staudenmaier, Pamela Herpich Gail Luedke, Pam Shelton Editorial.............. Cheryl Prawl, John Zeltwanger Mindy Larzelere Feature................♦Sharon Duncan, Shelley Sallee Christine McClelland, Deb Reder Sports......................♦Jim Boeh, Doug Kratzberg Brad Gaul, John Bascom Distribution..............j Pam Shelton, Mark Fenley Art.................... Deb Reder, John Zeltwanger Photographer........... Susan Gaither, Pam Shelton Instructor.......................Mrs. Martha Rockey Trojan Staff Editor...................................John Bascom Assistant Editor ....... .Christine McClelland Copy Editor............................Sharon Duncan Sports............ Brad Gaul, John Bascom, Jim Boeh Business................♦Doug Kratzberg, Mark Fenley Organizations....................♦Elaine Staudenmaier Christine McClelland, Pamela Herpich Index.....................................Pam Shelton Activities.......................................♦Mindy Larzelere Elaine Staudenmaier, Cheryl Prawl Junior High............. Mark Fenley, Mindy Larzelere Faculty................ Shelley Sallee, Deb Reder Classes..................... Deb Reder, Gail Luekde Art Editor.............♦Deb Reder, John Zeltwanger Photographer........... Susan Gaither, Pam Shelton Circulation........................................John Zeltwanger Advisor...........................Mrs. Martha Rockey Organizations 75 FFA Chapter Awarded State Gold Emblem The 1975-76 FFA led by President Jerry Johnson had a very successful year. The whole chapter was awarded the State Gold Emblem. The activities the FFA had were FFA Bamwarming and the FFA Public Speaking Contest. The annual FFA Banquet was held May 6. The main money making project was the Citrus Fruit Sales. The FFA placed in several contests throughout the year. They were first in Horticulture, Meat Judging, and District Leadership School. The teams placed second in Entomology and Public Speaking. Indivuals receiving honors were State Farmers, Jerry Johnson, Mark Fenley, and Darrell Sallee. John Zelt- wanger was a member of the National FFA chorus. The District Officers from Troy were Jerry Johnson, Sec- retary, and Jim Boeh, Sentinel. The sponsor was Mr. Lloyd Barnett. Mack Jarrett, Sentinel; Bob Cummings, Reporter; Jim Boeh, Vice-Presi- FFA sponsor, Mr. Barnett, lectures dent; Jerry Johnson, President; David Stock, Secretary; Tim Etherton, on a topic. Tresurer; and Lloyd Barnett, Advisor. 76 Organizations 1ST ROW: J. Petersen, D. Stock, T. Etherton, J. Johnson, J. Boeh, B. Cummings, M. Jarrett, J. Turpin. 2ND ROW: P. Neumann, J. Zeltwanger, D. Sallee, M. Fenley, J. Neumann, J. Neumann, B. Weber, M. Masters. 3RD ROW: B. Sutton, R. Thompson, D. Johnson, M. Meng, K. Adams, R. McNemee, A. Winkel, R. Whit- taker, D. Owens. 4TH ROW: S. Franken, M. Stock, R. Ross, B. Franken, B. Whetstine, J. Smith, J. Herpich; B. Callahan, E. Stahl, L. Clary. Organizations 77 Marching Band Attends State Fair The Trojan band participated in many activities during the 1975-76 school year. In the fall the marching band traveled to the Hutchin- son State Fair, and attended the University of Kansas and Missouri Western band days. They performed at every home football and basketball game. One of the half-time shows began with the band unwinding out of coils and running into lines on the field. The Junior High band performed with the High School band in one hald-time show. The band marched in the Wathena Labor Day Parade in September and in the Legion Parade in Atchison in March. The concert band presented a mid-winter concert, a pre-contest concert, and a '•Pops concert during the year. The band also participated in exchange concert pro- grams with Midway and Horton. The band attended the League Instrumental Clinic at Highland, and State Music competition at Mankato. FRONT ROW: L. Cassidy, S. Boeh, B. Gingery, G. Luedke, P. Herpich, M. Carter. ROW 2: J. Neumann, D. Winzer, J. Gilstrap, P. Culp, D. Duncan, D. Johnson, D. Snead, E. Jorgenson, D. Gilstrap, E. Stahl, A. Atkins, J. Christenson, C. McClelland, P. Neumann. ROW 3: J. Neumann, L. Marriott, D. Reisner, P. Wykert, D. Reis- ner, R. Drake, P. Gilstrap, J. Bascom, J. Yingling, M. Anderson, J. Herpich. T. Bascom, D. Bletcher, S. Tet- low, M. Fenley. ROW 4: Director C. Manning, B. Tracy, T. Etherton, K. Wykert, M. Shelton, T. Meier, L. Johnson, B. Etherton. f Twirler Tereasa Meier, Majorette Patty Neuman, Twirler Brenda Tracy, Ma- jorette Debbie Duncan, and Twirler Ronda Drake. Mr. Manning, director of band. Students Perform In Swing Ensembles Swing Choir ROW 1: P. Gilstrap, R. Duncan, W. Rush, J. Zeltwanger, D. Duncan, B. Cummings, R. Clary. ROW 2: M. Carter, S. Hoffman, L. McKittrick, K. Clary, D. Etherton, M. Huss, P. Speaks, G. Luedke. ROW 1: J, Neumann, P. Clup, D. Duncan, C. McClelland, P. Neumann, T. Etherton, J. Bascom, D. Gilstrap, E. Jorgensen. ROW 2: Mr. Manning, M. Anderson, P. Herpich, L. Johnson, T. Meier, M. Carter T. Bascom, D. Bletscher, S. Tetlow, M. Fenley. 80 Organizations The Chorus Sings On This year the music department presented a Christmas concert instead of a cantata, with the mixed chorus, girls' glee, and boys' glee singing. Several soloists were featured. The department also presented a Pop's Concert on May 11. FRONT ROW: T. Meier, J. Clary, M. Shelton, L. McKittrick, L. Cassidy, E. Stahl, D. Snead, D. Duncan, L. Whetstine, D. Etherton, L. Marriott, Director C. Manning. ROW 2: M. Carter, J. Zeltwanger, B. Cummings, K. Clary, C. Cluck, A. Baughman, D. Gilstrap, W. Rush, D. Clary, P. Gaither, D. Reisner, S. Boeh, S. Goss. ROW 3: B. Whetstine, G. Merritt, N. Shelton, C. Simpson, T. Winkel, R. Clary, T. Thompson, R. Duncan, P. Shelton, S. Hoffman, S. Sallee, G. Luedke, M. Huss, P. Speaks. Organizations 81 Speech And One-Act The 1976 Speech Team consisted of sixteen students. These students worked hard to get to state, and found that this work was exciting and challenging. The One-Act Tlay was presented on March 12, 1976, with four other speech students giving their speeches after- ward. Members of the One-Act Play cast, Infanta , are: Infanta Maria—Elaine Staudenmaier Dutchess of Albuquerque—Sharon Duncan Lord Severe de Compiegne—Bob Cummings Dorothea—Ginny Jo Whitsell Le Bossu—Bob Etherton Speech Ratings McLouth K-36 Regional State J. Bascom 1 2 2 C. Clary G 3 2 2 T. Clary K. Clary 3 2 2 B. Cummings 2 3 B. Cummings G 1 2 3 M. Hegarty D. Duncan G 1 1 1 1 G, Whitsell R. Duncan 1 1 1 2 S. Duncan 1 1 2 S. Hoffman 2 3 M. Masters 3 4 S. Sallee 1 1 2 E. Staudenmaier 2 1 4 B. Tracy 1 1 1 2 B. Weber 3 3 2 One-Act 2 2 2 One-act play cast performs at the league tournament. Speech students show medals from K-36 league festival. The above five performed as the brass quintet. The brass quintet added three to become an octet. Band And Chorus Go To Contest this year proved how much each group wishes to be known for excellence. Pride, self-discipline, and determination were shown by the soloists', en- sembles', and lai e groups' performances. 9. Performers and Their Ratings at State Contest John Bascorn Tim Ba scorn Mary Carter Randy Duncan Mark Fenley Paul Gilstrap Gail Luedke joe Neumann Patty Neumann Steve Tetlow Boys' Ensemble Mixed Vocal Ensemble Chorus Band Girls' Glee Boys' Trio Saxophone Trio Brass Octet Girls' Sextet Brass Quintet baritone solo 1 trumpet solo 1 flute solo 2 vocal solo 3 trumpet solo 2 vocal solo 2 vocal solo 1 clarinet solo 2 saxophone solo 2 trumpet solo 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 Club Generates Pep The THS Pep Club, sponsored by Ms. Marilyn Miller and Ms. Jan Severance, were active during the 1975- 76 football and basketball seasons. The pep club sponsored the Homecoming activities, which included a parade through town, ending at the 4-H grounds. Once at the 4-H grounds, a snake dance and bonfire were held. The following evening, the Homecoming dance was held after the Troy-Jackson Heights game. The Queen of Courts dance was also sponsored by the pep club, following the Troy-Elwood basketball game. Activities were financed by selling ink pens and Trojan buttons. STANDING: S. Gaither, P. Culp, C. McClelland, S. Staudenmaier. ROW 1: G. Merritt, B. Gingery, G. Whitsell. ROW 2: B. Cummings, J. Christenson, D. Winzer, G. Luedke. ROW 3: D. Duncan, E. Staudenmaier, P. Shelton, M. Larzelere. ROW 4: B. Whetstine, B. Boeh, J. Turpin, L. Whetstine, M. Hegarty. ROW 5: D. Kratzberg, L. Cassidy, A. Atkins, C. Murphy, P. Herpich, D. Etherton. ROW 6: R. Clary, S. Boeh, L. McKittrick, K. Wykert, D. Clary, D. Duncan, P. Speaks. ROW 7: J. Dittemore, M Carter, S. Sallee, D. Handley, K. Kam, L. Marriott, M. Huss. ROW 8: S. Hoffman, K. Clary, M. Meng, A. Baughman, M. Shelton, P. Gaither, D. Reder. 84 Organizations 1ST LEVEL: Gail Luedke. 2ND LEVEL: Deb Reder, Mary Hegarty, Denise Etherton, Patty Speaks. 3RD LEVEL: Gin- ny Whitsell, Mindy Larzelere, Mary Huss. Organizations 85 Fellowship Huddles FCA huddle members and several days of hard work over the Christmas holidays produced a lot of oak, hickory, and elm to be sold again to send athletes to camp this summer. The huddle met Tuesday nights under Coaches Bill Foster and Tom Smith. Steve, Jerry, John, Tim, and Jon take a brief rest from throwing wood. B. Gaul, J. Johnson, J. Middleton, J. Bascom, M. Fenley, S. Tetlow, J. Herpich, J. Zeltwanger, S. Albers, E. Jorgenson, J. Boeh, B. Etherton, B. Greaser, D. Stock, M. Stock, R. Dittemore, R. Ross, T. Bascom, with coach Foster. Honor Society Adds Eleven New Members 86 ROW 1: Jerry Johnson, John Bascom, Mark Fenley, Jim Boeh, Brad Gaul, Doug Kratrberg. ROW 2: Ginny Whitsell, Jane Turpin, Patty Neumann, Elaine Staudenmaier, Sharon Duncan, Mr. Fred Folsche, sponsor. Girls Add To The Membership Of T-Club FRONT ROW: E. Staudenmaier, S. Gaither, M. Larzelere, G. Whitsell, D. Etherton, P. Speaks, M. Huss, G. Luedke, P. Shelton, T. Winkel, K. Clary, S. Staudenmaier. ROW 2: J. Middleton, B. Weber, S. Trant, J. Bascom, J. Zeltwanger, M. Jarrett, J. Wiedmaier, J. Johnson, J. Norris, G. Merritt, R. Clary, D. Kratzberg. ROW 3: J. Boeh, S. Albers, D. Duncan, D. Bletcher, T. Etherton, R. Drake, S. Tetlow, R. Ross, D. Stock. ROW 4: M. Stock, L. Clary, B. Callahan. The T-Club, this year, sold Christmas trees, sponsored the first Alumni Football Game, sold stocking hats, and hosted the annual Athletic Banquet. Publication’s Class Given Quill Scroll Quill and Scroll, is an International Honorary Society for High School Journalists. It was organized April 10, 1926, by a group of high school advisers for the pur- pose of encouraging and rewarding individual achieve- ment in journalism and allied fields. A Quill and Scroll Charter is granted to a school, not just to a publication. Students whose work is in the fields of art and business management are eligible for membership, as well as workers in the editorial phase of publications. Members in the Troy Chapter are John Bascom, Jim Boeh, Sharon Duncan, Elaine Staudenmaier, Chris- tine McClelland, and Mindy Larzelere. These are die charter members of the Troy Chapter. Troy is the only school in the area to be granted a charter. 87 Kayettes In Action The 1975-76 Kayettes had a very productive year. It began with a slumber party at the high school for all club members. In the fall, President Jane Turpin, Vice-President Sharon Duncan, Area President Elaine Staudenmaier, Debbie Clary, Gail Luedke, and Mrs. Babetta Israel attended the Kayette Regional Conference at Seneca. The entire club attended the Unit Conference at Sabetha in January. For Christmas the Kayettes went caroling through town. After caroling, the Kayettes and their guests journeyed back to the high school for volleyball and a pizza party. In the spring the Kayettes adopted a family, and gave them an Easter basket for each child, a turkey, and other items. The money-making project for the Kayettes was selling candy bars. The project was held once in the fall and again in the spring. The proceeds from the sales went toward the purchase of an American flag and plaque for C. W. Oliver Gymnasium. Mrs. Israel, in her first year as Kayette sponsor. 1ST ROW: J.Turpin; 2ND ROW: M. Carter, P.Culp, S. Sallee, S. Duncan, D. Clary; 3RD ROW: D. Duncan, P. Shelton, J. Christenson, D. Etherton, D. Winzer, C. McClelland; 4TH ROW: C. Clary, L. Barnthson, L. Cassidy, A. Atkins, S. Handley, L. Johnson; 5TH ROW: E.Staudenmaier, J. Dittemore, S.Goss, M. Shelton, D. Reisner, D.Reisner, R. Drake, B.Boeh; 6TH ROW: M. Huss, L.McKittrick, B. Gingery, G. Boeh, L. Marriott, G. Leudke, K. Karas, K. Clary, L.Whetstine, S.Gaither, P. Speaks; 7TH ROW: G.Whitsell, J. Peterson, K. Wykert, P. Gaither, K. Simpson, T. Winkel, S. Hoffman, D. Reder, N. Shelton, P. Wykert, P. Herpick, S. Staudenmaier, M. Hegarty. 88 Organizations Huddle Formed, 1969 In the fall of 1968, three athletes and one coach at- tended the Regional FCA conference at Rock Springs near Junction City, Kansas. The following summer one athlete and one coach attended their first National FCA conference in Estes Park, Colorado. In the fall of 1969, an FCA huddle was formed at THS in affiliation with the National FCA organization. Following the formation of the Troy FCA huddle, twenty-two athletes have attended a National FCA summer conference. In 1973 the huddle began its first missionary project of sharing the challenge and adventure of following Christ by performing worship services for the churches in the northeast Kansas area. Pep Club Since 1937 The first pep club was formed in 1937-38. The sponsor at that time was Miss Lois Underwood. The pep club at that time was a group of girls organiz- ed for the purpose of supporting the teams that are en- gaged in competition with other schools. This year boys were allowed to join this organization. The pep club has sponsored such things as the Home- coming dances and Queen of Courts dances. THE PICTURE AT RIGHT was taken in 1955. Cheer- leaders then were Cathy Smith, Nancy Smith, and Jean Knapp. T-Club For Lettermen The T-Club is an athletic organization for all letter- men. We were unable to find the exact date it started. T-Club members must have lettered in one of the four athletic sports at Troy. Since there are now girls' athletics, girls have been accepted to the T-Club under the same qualifications. Activities in the past few years have been sales of Christmas trees, an alumni football game, and senior- faculty basketball games. The money raised is used to help pay for needed athletic equipment and help fund This 1955 picture shows the THS athletes with Coach the Athletic Banquet held annually in the spring. E. W. Kimble ON THE LEFT END OF THE FRONT ROW. ON THE RIGHT END is Assistant Coach C. W. Oliver, for whom the new gymnasium was named this year. 90 The 1938 band under Mr. Maxwell, director, with M. A. Etherton and H. Dishon, majorettes. 1. Between 1938 and 1944 the band was split to form a high school band and junior high band. 2. In 1922, the high school orchestra was organized under the di- rection of Miss Bauersfeld. The members of the or- chestra included M. Wilkinson, L. Webster, Louis Miller, F. Webster, Miss Bauersfeld, A. Zimmerman, E. Decker, C. Hautzenrader, E. Decker, G. Hagan. Band From Orchestra Troy High’s first instrumental group was not a band, but an orchestra. By 1922, Troy had a 9-piece orchestra. Each school day, thirty minutes were devoted to music. Later, credit was granted to those in orchestra. In the late 20’s or early 30’s the orchestra expanded until it was necessary to form a band. By 1938, the high school marching band reached a high of 51 members. Until 1970, the band consisted of only high school players. Then the seventh and eighth graders were added to the band. In 1974, the band was split to form two separate bands. Trips in the past have been to the Wathena Fall Festi- val Parade, Hiawatha Halloween Parade, Hutchinson State Fair in '73 and '75, and the annual State Music Contest. The band also performs during half-time at all home football and basketball games. At State Contest, the band, ensembles, and soloists perform for judges and receive ratings and criticisms that will improve their playing ability. First Chorus, 1920’s The chorus, consisting of both boys and girls, started in the early 20's or 30's. Later, groups such as boys' glee club, girls' glee club, ensembles, sextets, and others, were formed. In 1973, under the direction of Mr. Clifford Manning, the swing choir was formed, consisting of 16 people (boys and girls). In the past, the chorus, ensembles, and soloists, have participated in state level competition. At the con- test, ratings on a five-to-one scale are given, one is considered a superior rating. 91 Honor Society, 1939 The National Honor Society began at THS in 1939. By 1975 there were 146 members in the society. The class of '39 provided seven members for the newly organized NHS. They were Virginia VanBebber, Robert Larzelere, Ina Kuebler, Mildred Dishon, Clark Stocking, Jean Stewart, and Clarine Barbee. National Honor Society is an organization to recognize the all-round superior students. Scholarship, leadership, service, and character are the four principles upon which the society is based. To qualify, a student must have at least a 3.0 (B) average. Leadership, school and community service, as well as the character of each student, are taken into consideration by the faculty, who make the selection. At the spring Senior High Awards Program, during a candle light service, juniors are inducted into the society. Mr. Fred Folsche is the sponsor of Honor Society. In 1957, Mr. Folsche was the reporter for the Troy Honor Society and in 1958 was the president. He and two others, Ron Ruhnke and Lyle Rockey, Jr., and the only known members to be inducted as sophomores. The Honor Society of 1966 with President Ellen Reeder. Above is the National Honor Society of 1944. In 1960 Ronnie Ruhnke was President of Honor Society. FFA Began In 1950 The Troy Chapter of Future Farmers of America was chartered November 3, 1950. The first officers of the Troy Chapter were President Myron Jeschke, Vice- President Jack Masters, Secretary Ronnie Ashworth, Reporter John Mallory, and Treasurer Donald McClel- land. The first sponsor was Charles Kuenzi. In the school year 1950-51 there were 20 members enrolled in vocational agriculture. The highlight of 1954-55 came when Richard Folsche was the first member of the Troy Chapter to receive the State Farmer degree. In 1956-57, Wayne Albers received the State Farmer degree. Again Troy received two more State Farmers in 1957-58, with Fred Folsche and John Thomas win- ning the honors. In 1959-60 Troy was named as a superior Chapter in the Northeast District. This was a first for Troy. Troy was again named as a Superior Chapter in 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, and 1964-65. In 1963-64 Troy again received two more State Farm- ers with Kenny Scholz and Warren Grable. Warren Grable also earned the office of sentinel on the state level. Troy as a chapter won a highly held honor in 1965-66 by becoming a Gold Emblem Chapter on the State level. Two more people became State Farmers in that year. They were Owen Gaul and Bill Huss. In 1966-67 Phil Albers was awarded the State Farmer degree. This was also the year that Warren Grable had reached the highest degree possible by becoming Troy's first American Farmer. In 1967-68 Joe Anderson became a State Farmer, and Troy was named a Superior Chapter. Troy had a great year in 1974-75 with Lloyd Barnett becoming the new Ag instructor. One of the things Mr. Barnett did was open the Vo Ag classes to girls, as before it was restricted to boys. The Troy Chapter be- came a Superior Chapter for the Northeast District and also became a Gold Emblem Chapter on the state level. Troy was also the sight of the 1974-75 District Public Speaking Contest. Mr. Kenneth Sallee became the first Honorary Chapter Farmer for the Troy Chapter. Troy had three winners of the District Foundation awards. They were Jerry Johnson in the area of swine production; Marty Smith in Sales and Service; and Fred Meng in Dairy production. Janie Turpin was selected as District Sweetheart and then went on to be selected as first runner-up at the State Sweetheart selection. Troy accomplished much in the 1975-76 school year. Jim Boeh was elected as District Sentinel, Jerry John- son as District Secretary, and Mr. Barnett was District Advisor. Again the Troy Chapter held the District Public Speaking Contest. The constitution for the Chapter was developed during this year. The Vo Ag department did a number of jobs for the school as well as for the community. Two of these were land- scaping around the new gymnasium and middle school and presenting Food For America program to the fourth and fifth grades. 1957, FFA Chapter, sponsored by Mr. Stanley Larson with President Wayne Albers; and Vice-President Fredick Folsche. Organizations History 93 Kayettes Since 1965 Kayettes was first organized at THS in 1965, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Sharon Groh, and with the help of Miss Wanda May Vincent of the KSHAA. Kayettes is an organization for world, national, community and school service. In 1968, under the direction of Mrs. Anna Goss, the Kayettes adopted a family and sent gifts to Viet Nam. In 1972, sponsored by Mrs. Carol Mix, they purchased a folding bed for the school. The 1974-75 Kayettes, assisted by the school board, purchased stage curtains for the TTiS Auditorium. Elaine Staudenmaier was elected Northeast Regional President that same year. This was the first time for the Troy Kayettes to have a member elected area President. Kayettes clean trophy case for school service. E. Staudenmaier was the first Area President from Troy. Active Student Council At THS Since 1942 The first student council was formed in 1942-43. The council usually was made up of the officers and one or two representatives from the four classes. A few years the council was made up of the four class presidents and another member elected at large from the classes. In 1974 the student council began consisting of the elected officers and a boy and girl from each class. Throughout its history the student council has pur- chased several items for the school such as the weekly announcement board. The student bulletin board was purchased by the 1971-72 council. The student council is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The 1956 StuCo with Mr. Camper and Mrs. Sinclair. 94 Organizations History Publications At THS The first Trojan annual was published in 1922. The first school newspaper, the TROJAN TRUMPET, was not published until many years later. The earlier TROJAN was published just by the senior class. Later different classes took charge of publishing it. Also in earlier years, typing classes usually took the responsibility of printing the newspaper and annual. In 1947, the task of selecting an annual staff was changed completely. The student council selected rep- resentatives from each class thus making possible a more equal distribution of publicity among the classes. Also that year, the newspaper staff was composed of a very large English IV class which printed the newspaper every 6 weeks. In 1953, the TROJAN TRUMPET was published every two weeks. In 1954, the paper and annual were put out by the smallest class in Troy's history. The journalism class of only 4 people did it all. In 1975, the TROJAN TRUMPET and the TROJAN staffs were combined for the first time into one class under the direction of Mrs. Rockey. Being a Bicentennial year, a special historical yearbook was produced by the staff. It was also a distinctive year for the TROJAN TRUMPET as it received a charter from the Quill and Scroll, an international honorary society for high school journalists. THS is the only school in the area that has a charter to Quill and Scroll. Pictured above is the 1938 Trojan Staff. The 1963 Trojan Trumpet Staff is shown above. Past Clubs At THS There were four organizations that once existed at THS. The Key Club was first organized in 1963 under the sponsorship of the Troy Kiwanis. Mr. Whiteside was the school sponsor. The purpose of this club was to help in community services. The club disbanded in 1972. The Spanish Club was organized in 1960. The name was changed to the Language Club in 1966. The Language Club came to an end in 1973. From 1960 to 1965 there was a Library Club. During its existence the club project consisted of assisting the librarian. The Science Club originated in 1957, and ended that same year. Key Club sponsors and officers of 1963. Organizations History 95 Classes tBoeJu Oa Ay OAV (fcuDi CfAojsis jJ UAgun JbuubAM. A£u{ J +A Q €srw u.O 'fG'w lA Ac {?• £+ £ %CU JUHK c ■ iYU jittZ KAREN LORRAINE ADAMS--Homecoming Queen 4; Newspaper 2,3; FFA 3,4; FFA Sweetheart Cand. 3. SHARON ELAINE ADAMS—Pep Club 1,2,3; FFA 3. LINDA MARIE BARNTHSON—Pep Club 1,2; Cheer- leader 2; Kayettes 2,3,4; Jr. Play; Homecoming At- tendent 4; Yearbook 3; Librarian 4. JOHNATHAN BRUCE BASCOM—Stuco 1,3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4, Editor; Newspaper 4; Language Club 2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Cross Country 1,2, 3,4; Running Club 1,2, 3,4; T Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; League Honor Band 2, 3,4; District Honor Band 3,4; Honor Society 4; FCA 1,2, 3,4, Sec.; Stage Band 2,3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3; Boys' State 3. JAMES MICHAEL BOEH--Jr. Play; Track 2; Key Club 2; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 3,4; Language Club 1; Football 1,3,4, All League; Basketball 1,2, 3,4, All Area; Boys' State 3; FFA 1,2, 3,4, Sec. 3, VP 4, Dis- trict Sentinel 4; T Club 2,3,4; FCA 1,2, 3,4; Honor Society 4. CATHY GALE CLARY—Pep Club 1,2, 3; Kayettes 1, 2, 3,4; Jr. Play; Track 1,2, 3; FFA 2; T Club 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; FFA Sweetheart Cand. 3. RICKY LEE CLARY—Pep Club 4; Jr. Play; Homecom- ing Escort 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Newspaper 3; Librarian 3; Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1; T Club 2,3,4; Chorus 3,4. TOM CLARY—Football 2. ROGER LEROY DRAKE—Homecoming Escort 4; Track 1,3; Football 1,3,4; Basketball 2; FFA 1,2, 3; T Club 3,4; Chorus 1. DEANO ALLEN DUNCAN—Pep Club 4; Jr. Play; Track 2; Football 3,4; Basketball 2; FFA 3; T Club 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Musical 4; Swing Choir 4. RANDALL EARL DUNCAN—Jr. Play; Newspaper 2, 3; Basketball 1; Class Treas. 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Boys' Ensemble 2; Swing Choir 1,2, 3,4; Musical 4; Speech 4. SHARON MARIE DUNCAN—Pep Club 1,2, 3; Stuco 3, Sec.-Treas.; Kayettes 3,4, VP; Jr. Play; One Act Play 4; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 3,4, Editor; Language Club 1; Class Treas. 1,3, Sec. 2; Girls' State Alter- nate 3; Band 1,2; Pep Band 2; Twirler 2; Honor Soci- ety 4; Speech 2, 3,4. MARK STEVEN FENLEY—Jr. Play; Track 1,2,3; Key Club 2; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4; Language Club 1; Football 1,2, 3,4, All League G All Area 3,4, All State 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Boys' State 3; FFA 1,2, 3,4; T Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; League Honor Band 3,4; Stage Band 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4; FCA 1,2, SUSAN JANE GAITHER—Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Pres.; Kayettes 1,2,3, Board; Jr. Play; Track 1,3; Yearbook 3,4; Newspaper 4; Librarian 4; Basketball 3,4, Cap- tain; T Club 4; Band 1,2, Majorette; Chorus 2, 3. BRADLEY JAY GAUU-Track 1,2, 3,4; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4; Librarian 1; Football Manager 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Class Treas. 2; Boys' State Alters nate 3; T Club 2,3,4, Sec.-Treas.; Honor Society 4; FCA 2,3,4, Treas. PAULD. GILSTRAP—Stuco 2,3; Kays 1,2; Jr. Play; One Act Play Alternate; Language Club 1,2; Band 1, 2,3,4; Stage Band 3; Pep Band 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Pres.; Swing Choir 4; Mini Musical 4; Full Scale Musical 1, 2, 3; Speech 4. DENNIS EUGENE HARNESS--Football 4. JERRY PAUL JOHNSON—Stuco 1,4; Jr. Play; Track 1, 2,3,4; Newspaper 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Class Pres. 1, 2,3; Boys' State 3; Cross Country 2,3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4, Pres. C District Sec.; T Club 2, 3,4; FCA 1,2, 3,4, Treas. 3, Captain 4. DOUGLAS JOHN KRATZBERG-- Pep Club 4; Stuco Pres. 4; Jr. Play; Homecoming Head Escort 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2, 3,4; Boys' State 3; T Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 4. DAVID E. LINCK—FFA 3. GAYLON CLARENCE MERRITT—Pep Club 4; Stuco 1,2,3; Jr. Play; Homecoming Escort 4; Track 1,2,3; Yearbook 3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Boys' State 3; T Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,4. PATTY ANN NEUMANN--Pep Club 1; Librarian 4; FFA Sweetheart Cand. 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Honor Band 1.2, 3,4; Ensembles 1,3; Honor Society 4; Pep Band 1.2, 3,4; Stage Band 1,2, 3,4; Majorette 3,4. JERRY ALAN NORRIS—Jr. Play; Homecoming Escort 4; Track 1,3,4; Yearbook 3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2, 3,4; FFA 1,2; T Club 2,3,4; Band 2; Chorus 2, 3. DEBRA LYNN REDER—Pep Club 1,2,4; Cheerleader 2,4; Kayettes 4; Jr. Play; Homecoming Attendent 4; Yearbook 3,4; Newspaper 4; Language Club 1; Basket- ball 3,4, Captain; Class VP 1, Sec. 4; FFA Sweet- heart Cand. 3; T Club 4. WAYNE ALLEN RUSH—Football 1; FFA 1,2, 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Swing Choir 1,2, 3,4. DARRELL WAYNE SALLEE—FFA 1,3,4; Boys' State 3. PAMELA KAY SHELTON—Pep Club 4; Kayettes 2,3,4; Jr. Play; Track 1,2; Yearbook 3,4; Newspaper 4; Li- brarian 4; Basketball 3,4; T Club 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 2, 3,4. ELAINE ANN STAUDENMAIER—Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Stuco 2,4, VP; Kayettes 1,2, 3,4, Sec. 3, Board 4; K.A. Y. Area I Pres. 74-75; Jrt Play; One Act Play 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4; Librarian 1; Class Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Girls' State 3; T Club 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; Honor Society 4; Speech 4. BRENDA LEE TRACY—Pep Club 1,2; Stuco 3; Jr. Play; Band 3,4; Twirler 3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Swing Choir 3; Musical 4; Speech 2,3,4. JANIE ANNETTE TURPIN—Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Kayet- tes 2,3,4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Jr. Play; Homecoming Attendent 4; Newspaper 3, Assistant Editor; Class Sec. 1, VP 2, 3,4; FFA Sweetheart 3; District Sweetheart 4; FFA Sweetheart State Runner-Up 4; Girls' State 3; Honor Society 4. GINNY JO WHITSELU-Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Stuco 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4, Head; Kayettes 4; Jr. Play; One Act Play 4; Homecoming Attendent 4; Track 1,2, 3; Librarian 3,4; Basketball 3,4; FFA Sweetheart At- tendent 3; T Club 4; Band 2; Honor Society 4. 101 102 Classes Steve Albers Ray Buch Mary Carter Jim Clary Kathy Clary •' ' . Danny Dubach Richard Ernzen Tim Etherton lill Franken arl Gentet Susan Goss Mary Hegarty Pam Herpich Sheila Hoffman Mack Jarrett Dawn Johnson Joe 11a Judd Mindy Larzelere Gail Luedke Rosemary Maag Christime McClelland Mark McDonell Marilyn Meng John Middleton Jim Neumann Pat Neumann Jackie Peterson Cheryl Prawl Shelly Sallee Mike Shelton John Smith David Stock Ronnie Thompson Tim Thompson Bill Whetstine Raymond ittaker Larry Winchell Terry Winkel John Zeltwanger No Picture Available Juniors No Picture Available No Picture Available Michael Anderson Gordon Barathson Ann Baughman Doug Bletscher Barbara Boeh Bill Callahan Tina Campbell Debbie Clary Larry Clary Pat Clary Cindy Cluck Paula Culp Debbie Duncan Denise Etherton Steve Franken Loren Gaither Jeff Gilstrap Nellie Hoverson Mary Huss Laura Johnson Dennis Linck Mike Masters Chris McDonell Robin McNemee Tereasa Meier Pete Prawl Roger Ross Nancy Shelton Kathy Simpson Kevin Simpson Wesley Smith Patty Speaks Shelly Staudenmaier Mark Stock Bernard Sutton Charles Taylor Steve Tetlow Steve Trant Bruce Weber Jim Wiedmaier Allen Winkel Debbie Winzer Not pictured: Dian Reisner Paul Walker Sophomores Classes 103 Angi Atkins Tim Bascom Sharon Boeh Lori Cassidy Julie Christenson Brian Clary Jerry Clary Robin Clary John Cross Matt Cross Tony Cross Rex Dittemore Ronda Drake David Duncan Bob Etherton Phyllis Gaither Mark Gaul Doug Gilstrap Barbara Gingery Barry Greaser Debbie Handley Jon Herpich Tina Jarrett Eric Jorgensen Kathy Kam Dean Linck Lori Marriott Lori McKittrick Cheryl Murphy Joe Neumann David Owens Dale Reed Debi Reisner Mary Shelton Doug Snead Eddie Stahl Lisa Whetstine Joey Wiedmaier Bob Winder Kim Wykert Patty Wykert Jason Yingling Freshmen 104 Classes The senior class officers are (FROM FRONT) President Elaine Staudenmaier, Vice President Janie Turpin, Secretary Deb Reder, Treasurer Randy Duncan, Stuco Representatives Ginny Whitsell and Jerry Johnson. Mrs. Goss served as their sponsor in their last year at Troy High. The sophomore class officers are (FROM FRONT Sec- retary Debbie Duncan, President Mark Stock, Vice President Steve Tetlow, Treasurer Pete Prawl, stuco Representatives Mary Huss and Steve Franken. Their sponsor this year was Mr. Wallace. They sold degreas- er, made by Stanley. Class Officers The junior class officers are (FROM RIGHT TO LEFT) President David Stock, Vice President John Middleton, Secretary Pam Heipich, Treasurer Shelley Sallee, Stuco Representatives Gail Luedke and Bob Cummings. Helping them were their sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Rock- ey. The class had the concession stand this year. The freshman class officers are (FROM TOP) President Joe Neumann, Stuco Representative Dale Reed, Sec- retary Cheryl Murphy, Treasurer Tim Bascom, Stuco Representative Kim Wykert, and Vice President Doug Gilstrap, with Mr. Whiteside as their sponsor. This year the class sold items from a Fall Value Pak. 105 7GMiddle School Junior High Faculty Mrs. Imogene Dubach signs lunch tickets, answers the telephone and Mr. Harter, and takes care of other necessary school business as secretary to the principal. She graduated from Ponca City High School in Okla- homa. She likes her family, home, and church. • 4 Mr. Donald Harter is principal of the grade school and middle school. He received his BS in Elementary Edu- cation from Mt. St. Scholastica and his MS in Elemen- tary School Administration from Northeast Missouri State in 1973. He coaches basketball and track. | Mr. Ron Tuley enjoys hunting, fishing, and coaching. He earned his BS in Social Science from Ft. Hays State College. Mr. Tuley coaches football and track for the high school. Mrs. Joy Dombrowe believes, An assignment a day, keeps the teacher away. She received a BS in Eng- lish at Northeast Missouri State University and likes home-making. Mrs. Leigh Feuerbacher, math teacher, went to Madi- son College in Virginia to earn her BS. She likes to cook and sew. This is her second year at the Troy schools. Mrs. Jacquie Chase, science teacher, earned her BS at Mt. St. Scholastica. She loves to work outdoors, ride horses, and plant gardens. She has taught at Troy six years. 109 Mrs. Charlotte Bottiger has taught 15 years at Troy, and received her BS at Northwest Missouri State. She enjoys bowling and working with roses. Mrs. Mary Ruth Ruddy has taught 22 years in the Troy system, and attended several schools in the area. She likes to watch sports and cook. Mark Adkins Susan Begesse Robin Blanton Joe Boeh Mary Boeh Robert Clary Lee Culp Brenda Dannevik Jim Dubach Billy Duncan Doug Elrod Linda Faltig Joe Franken Mike Franken Darrell Furr Joi Furr Debbie Guy Tim Hoffman Deanna Hoverson David Hull Candy Huss Pam Johnson Lee Jordan Maria Lara Brent Leger Beth Marriott Cindy Miller Mark Murphy Donald Neumann Paul Neumann Ronald Neumann Becky Puckett Tina Robinson Marvin Ross Rickey Seiter Kenny Shelton Sherri Sharp Harlin Snead Laura Staudenmaier Kenneth Stewart Donald Stock Linda Taylor Mace Thornton Elizabeth Tucker Mike Walker Morris Watkins Middle School 111 Sharilyn Ashworth Rose Baughman Bradley Blake Phil Buch Greg Dannevik Douglas Duncan Scott Gasper Jay Gilstrap Glen Grable Gina Hanlan Laura Herpich Allen Hillegas Jay Jarrett Janice Keller Darrell Marriott Jerry Masters Pat Masters Brenda Meng Tom Mullins Rebecca McManaman Jim Owens Veronica Paulich Robert Puckett Mark Ramsey Lynnette Robinson Ray Rush Sharon Scholz Barry Simpson Patty Simpson Tammy Simpson Randy Smith Sherman Smith Kevin Stone Barbara Sutherland Kevin Sutton Carl Tharman Kevin Wasson Margie Weber Bruce Whetstine Kevin Winkel Karen Winzer Seventh 112 Sheila Adkins Jeff Bar nth son Mark Barthson Nat Bascom Teresa Blanton Kristi Bletscher Jeff Clary Jeff Clary’ Kim Cluck Kim Comer David Ernzen Tom Etherton Geri Lynn Fenley Michelle Foley Tim Franken David Guy Christina Huss Kim Jamvold Lewis Johnson Ronnie Johnson Trinidad Lara James Marriott Debbie Masters Teresa Miller Pat Pollock Phillip Robinson Dennis Sharp John Michael Simpson Steve Simpson Danny Sipes Johnny Smith Laurie Smith David Speaks Randy Stewart Jim Stock Steve Tharman Terry Whittaker Dennis Winchell Kelly Winder Sixth 113 TJHS Place 2nd On Gridiron The Junior High football team finished the season this year with a 3-1 record and a second place finish in the league. With a little luck or a change in the schedule they could easily have been undefeated. The team this year was a well-balanced group of athletes, with good depth on defense and power at ever position on offense. It wasn't just ability that allowed these boys to finish the season as they did, but the desire to win and the willingness to give their best effort on every play. As a coach I felt this was a gratifying season of junior high football. We stumbled a bit at first, but the rest was all an upward trend. Our boys responded to each new challenge with just a little more effort than the time before. They showed time after time that they wanted to win. They wanted to be the best. I have to commend a number of individuals on their spirit, sportsmanship, and determination. This goes particularly for the eighth graders on their squad. We had a number of of seventh graders who showed their worth as the season progressed. I do really look forward to seeing these individuals play for the next few years. I think they will continue to make us proud of them. yy t SCORES Wathena 12 Troy 8 Troy 30 Highland 8 Troy 34 Elwood 14 Troy 30 Everest 0 114 Middle School FRONT ROW: A. Hillegas, B. Whetstine, G. Grable, S. Smith, J. Jarrett, D. Duncan; ROW 2: J. Masters, D. Marriott, G. Dannevik, K. Stone, K. Sutton, J. Gilstrap, P. Masters; ROW 3: Coach Cash, D. Elrod, D. Hull, M. Ross, M. Adkins, M. Franken, D. Stock, R. Clary, Coach Rockey; ROW 4: B. Duncan, J. Dubach, R. Seiter, B. Leger, M. Thornton, L. Jordan, J. Franken. Not pictured: J. Boeh. A-Team Places Third In League Tournament ROW 1: M. Franken, J. Franken, D. Stock, J. Boeh, L. Culp, M. Murphy, D. Elrod. ROW 2: Coach Rockey, M. Adkins, L. Jordan, J. Dubach, B. Leger, M. Thornton, R. Seiter, T. Hoffman, D. Furr. GAMES A-TEAM WON LOST Troy 40 Wathena 24 Elwood 34 Troy 23 Troy 38 Midway 30 Wathena 30 Troy 29 Troy 40 Everest 21 Troy 34 Highland 18 Troy 46 Everest 28 Jackson Hts. 32 Troy 22 Troy 48 Highland 33 Basketball 1975-76 I felt we had in general terms a successful season. We finished 6-3 and were really out only one ball game. On the floor, the players always gave 100% effort and this is what coaches hope for. I feel this group of boys will add to the depth of our athletic teams and will make themselves a group to contend with in the future. s ' 116 B-Team Undefeated! 2nd Straight Year It all started on November 10, 1975, when fifteen 7th graders reported for basketball. The questions on a coach's mind at the beginning of a season are: 'How well will we do this season? Who are our stronger op- ponents? These questions have all been answered and are recorded for posterity. These boys earned a 6-0 record—continuing the preceding 7th graders' perfect record—making it 12 consecutive victories. ViViWiViVn mmmmm tit VtmiMfHM nmiltunti VmiMttit t_U lltlMMMI II M I I .V.V.V.Vm) • • • lit ititim •iimmm.mm him • •• • •ViViV.V.ViViV WiVAVAV.Vi It was a group effort—in practice—in the games— whatever we did, we did as a group. Creating and maintaining a desire to do your best, having a positive, winning attitude, and thinking basketball--offensively and defensively, are the traits stressed at all times. If we are so good, why aren't we better? This is the challenge I leave with these boys. -- Coach Harter •AVmVAW MIMMMMMI is MMMMMIM III Ml I.M Ml. III ♦1 •WAV« MM V.V.W.V. wm i ♦ ♦ Mill w.v •ViVi Mill WAV MM MM MV II wwa w.v, MMM min M MMM IMMI IIHM •Vmm i w i mil GAMES B-TEAM WON LOST Troy 26 Wathena 19 Troy 37 Elwood 5 Troy 27 Midway 19 Troy 26 Wathena 16 Troy 24 Everest 20 Troy 22 Highland 15 117 ROW 1: J. Masters, G. Grable, T Mullins, R. Rush, B. Simpson, B. Whetstine. ROW 2: D. Duncan, J. Jar- rett, D. Furr, J. Gilstrap, P. Masters, K. Stone, G. Dannevik, D. Marriott, K. Winkel, Coach Harter. ROW 1: R. Baughman, S. Ashworth, P. Simpson, J. Keller, L. Herpich, B. McManaman, V. Paulich. ROW 2: R. Blanton, B. Sutherland, J. Furr, C. Hus?, B. Marriott, B. Meng, T. Robinson, L. Robinson. ROW 3: Coach Schuman, D. Guy, P. Johnson, B. Dannevik, S. Sharp, T. Simpson, G. Hanlan, M. Weber. Junior High Girls Improve . . . Place 4th GIRLS' RECORD WON LOST Troy 33 Wathena 25 Midway 20 Troy 13 Troy 22 Wathena 4 Troy 25 Everest 14 Highland 31 Troy 11 Jackson Hts. 36 Troy 18 Highland 17 Troy 13 118 Middle School Track TROY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS LIGHTWEIGHT BOYS 50 Yd. Dash G. Barnthson 6. 4 '74 100 Yd. Dash 100 Yd. Low S. Albers 11. 4 '73 Hurdles R. Ross 15. 2 '74 220 Yd. Dash 440 Yd. Dash S. Franken 29. 0 '74 440 Yd. Relay S. Franken, D. Link G. Barnthson R. Ross 54.75 '74 Shot Put G. Stanton 32'6 '73 Pole V ault E. Jorgenson 9'2 '75 High Jump E. Jorgenson 5'4 '75 Long Jump Unlimited Boys E. Jorgenson 16’6” '75 50 Yd. Dash T. Etherton 6.15 '73 100 Yd. Dash 100 Yd. Low K. Franken 11. 3 '71 Hurdles D. Elder 14. 0 '71 220 Yd. Dash M. Smith 26. 5 '71 440 Yd. Dash B. Leger 58. 9 '76 440 Yd. Relay T. Etherton M. Jarrett L. Winchell J. Clary 52. 7 '73 880 Yd. Relay M. Ross J. Franken M. Adkins B. Leger 1:49. 3 '76 Medley Relay B. Weber D. Link M. Gaul C. Taylor 1:58. 3 '74 Shot Put B. Winder 41'6 '75 Pole Vault E. Jorgenson 9'2 '75 High Jump E. Jorgenson 5'4 '75 Long Jump B. Leger 16'81 2 '76 Discus M. Fenley 122'10 '72 FRONT ROW: D. Marriott, J. Gilstrap, G. Dannevik, J. Jarrett, S. Gasper, P. Masters, K. Stone. ROW 2: D. Elrod, M. Thornton, M. Adkins, D. Stock, M. Ross, J. Franken, B. Ledger, L. Jordon, D. Furr. FRONT ROW: R. Baughman, S. Ashworth, V. Pau- lich, L. Herpich, B. McManaman. ROW 2: D. Guy, B. Marriott, B. Dannevik, P. Johnson, S. Sharp, J. Furr, C. Huss. UNLIMITED JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS' TRACK 50 Yd. Dash S. Kratrberg 7.05 '75 75 Yd. Dash B. Beaty 10. 2 '73 60 Yd. Dash C. McCann 9. 2 '74 High Jump P. Speaks 4'6 '74 Long Jump B. Dannevik 14'51 2 '75 Softball Throw C. Huss 183'7 '76 Shot Put K. Kam 30'1 '75 Shittle Relay 60. 1 '73 Shuttle Relay 60. 1 '73 220 Yd Relay 29.75 220 Yd. Dash C. McCann 30. 4 '74 S. Sharp 440 Yd. Relay Sharp, G. 57. 7 '74 Huss, D. 100 Yd. Dash P. J Anson 13. 7 '75 LIGHTWEIGHT JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS' TRACK 50 Yd. Dash C. Murphy 6. 8 '74 75 Yd. Dash C. Murphy 10. 0 '74 60 Yd. Dash C. McCann 9. 3 '73 High Jump C. Murphy 4 5 '74 Long Jump S. Sharp 13'51 2 '75 Softball Throw D. Birmingham 135'1 '75 Shuttle Relay 62. 8 '72 220 Yd. Relay 29. 6 '72 119 TJHS Band Attends District 1 Festival FRONT ROW: B. Dannevik, B. Whetstine, M. Weber, K. Winkle, R. Baughman, K. Winzer, L. Herpich. ROW 2: S. Casper, D. Marriott, C. Dannevik, M. Wadkins, J. Gilstrap, Mr. Herpich. ROW 2: S. Gasper, D. Mar- riott, G. Dannevik, M. Wadkins, J. Gilstrap, M. Ramsey, S. Simpson, P. Masters, P. Neumann. ROW 3: Di- rector C. Manning, T. Mullins, D. Duncan, and D. Elrod. The middle school band performed three concerts throughout the year, including an exchange concert with Horton. On March 20 they participated in the District 1 Band Festival at Shawnee Mission Northwest. They marched with the senior high band on several oc- casions, including the March 27 Lions Day Parade in Atchison and the Homecoming half-time show. TJHS Select Chorus This year there were 27 members in the Junior High Select Chorus. They gave many concerts, and per- formed at Wathena, Highland, and for many Troy clubs. They gave a successful Christmas concert and sang twice for the grade school. FRONT ROW: K. Stone, M. Walker, T. Hoffman, L. Jordon, D. Furr, A. Hilligass, P. Buch. ROW 2: V. Paulich, P. Simp- son, B. Meng, L. Robin- son, B. McManaman, B. Marriott, S. Ashworth, T. Robinson, C. Huss, S. Scholtz. ROW 3: J. Kel- ler, P. Johnson, S. Beges- se, C. Hanlan, O. Guy, M. Boeh, J. Furr, T. Simpson, Director M. Miller. Middle School 121 Junior Trojans Promote School Spirit TJHS Cheerleaders: FRONT ROW: Debbie Guy, Head Cheerlead- er Beth Marriott, Robin Blanton, Brenda Danne- vik, Candy Huss. FRONT ROW: Robin Blanton, Debbie Guy, Beth Marriott, Candy Huss, Brenda Dannevik. ROW 2: Brenda Meng, Barb Sutherland, Veronica Paulich, Patty Simpson, Lynette Robinson, Janice Keller, Tina Robinson, Rose Baugh- man, Margie Weber. ROW 3: Becky McManaman, Sharilyn Ashworth, Laura Herpich, Joi Furr, Susan Begesse, Laura Staudenmaier, Mary Boeh, Shari Sharp, Pam Johnson, Gina Hanlan, Tammy Simpson, Sponsor Joy Dombrowe. 122 TJHS Commencement J Valedictorian Susan Beg esse and Salutatorian Laura Staudenmaier. frogram Processional...............Pomp and Circumstance Miss Marilyn Miller Invocation.......................Rev. Gerald Jeschke The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Fanning Moments to Remember................Arranged by Reed I May Never Pass This Way Again ... Arr. by Ringwald Introduction of Speaker...............W.F. Wilson Superintendent of Schools Address................................Brice Durbin Executive-Secretary of KSHSAA, Topeka Presentation of Graduation Class .... Donald Harter Presentation of Diplomas .............Robert Meng Presentation of Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards.............................Joy Dombrowe Benediction......................Rev. Gerald Jeschke The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Fanning Recessional..................Pomp and Circumstance 123 Town History I Troy Growing Since 1855 And County Seat The townsite of Troy, county seat of Doniphan County, was located October 12, 1855, by A. Payne and Thomas J.B. Cramer, commissioners appointed by the Territorial Legislature, under act of Congress, approved May 20, 1824, grant- ing to counties and parishes of each State and Terri- tory of the United States, the right to a charter section of land. The proceeds of such sales shall be applied to erection of public buildings in said county. At a meeting held on October 16, 1855, the County Commissioners ordered James Forman to lay off eighty acres into town lots. In addition, a public block was to be set off, 300 feet square. The first sale of land was ordered to take place on January 1, 1856, terms, one-half cash, balance in two equal payments in six and twelve months. The first building on the town site was built by Dr. Myers in 1855. Messrs. Head and Earls built and operated the first store in 1856. F. Kotch established a shoe store and a small grocery after moving his shoe store to twon from a farm on the Pottawatomie Trail. Mrs. Brown started school in a log cabin in 1858. The first brick building was erected in 1859 by John Ogan. The Troy post office began in 1856 with A, Head as Postmaster. Dr. Payne, the first physician located in Troy, came in 1859. Sabbath School was also organized that year. Until the year 1862, Troy progressed rapidly, but during the Civil War it came to a standstill. After the war, it received a new impetus with the St. Jo- seph G Denver City Railroad and soon became a major shipping point. During the session of the 1859-60 Territorial Legis- lature, an application was made and approved to have the town incorporated. The first building used in Doniphan County as a courthouse after Troy was made the county seat, was the Higby House, built in 1856. It was in this building that Abraham Lin- coln made his address on December 2, 1859. The second courthouse was erected in 1860 and des- troyed by fire in 1867. This catastrophe almost cost Troy the county seat. At that time Wathena had a thriving industrial area with a woolen mill, an overall factory, a flour mill, a grist mill, and a brewery. With the largest population, Wathena coveted the courthouse. An election was held with the prosperous wine- whipping river port of Doniphan also in the com- petion. There were two elections held in fact, both won by Wathena. However, Troy contested the election results and the courts finally decided in Troy's favor. But this was not done until after Wathena had started construction of a courthouse and had completed the foundations and the base- ment for a $10,000 building. By 1882, Troy had boomed and had the following professions, trades, and societies: 5 general stores, 3 restaurants, 2 hotels, 1 bank, 1 livery stable, 2 jewelry stores, 1 furniture store, 1 hardward store, 2 drugstores, 2 millinery shops, 2 boot and shoe stores, 5 black smiths, 1 carriage factory, 1 steam grist mill, 1 lumber yard, 1 packing house, 1 barber shop, 1 meat market, 6 physicians, 6 lawyers, 8 carpenters, 3 ice dealers, 3 secret societies, and 4 churches. In 1905, the present courthouse was erected on the town square without a bond issue. The building is an unusual example of Victorian architecture and stands as a monument to Cy Leland, one-time political boss of Doniphan County who had a special bill in the legislature creating a three-year levy to provide the necessary funds to begin the building. In 1895, Troy received the telephone, and on De- cember 7, 1910, the town was illuminated for the first time by street lights. Previous to the new courthouse there was no county jail and prisoners were sent to Atchison for safe- keeping. In 1867, this building was destroyed by fire. In 1870, a new jail was built in Troy at a cost of $8,000, replacing the original brick building. The present jail was built about 1956. Taken from the HISTORICAL PLATBOOK OF DONIP- HAN COUNTY OF 1882 and the ILLUSTRATED DONIP- HAN COUNTY, 1922. 127 Troy’s Buffalo Jones Internationally known Buffalo Jones, Troy resident. Buffalo Jones, who won both national and interna- tional acclaim for his preservation of wildlife, lived in Troy from 1866 until 1872. Charles Jesse Jones acquired the name of Buffalo when he first began to try to preserve the buffalo by roping them in the wild, then raising them on ranches. He was bom in Illinois, but had an immense desire to conquer the then untamed West, so he moved to Troy where he was employed in the nursery business. He built Dr. Monroe's home, the house directly across the street south of the high school. Later he married Miss Martha J. Walton. In 1872 the call of the West drew him further west to Garden City. He built in that city many houses and could have sold out for over $100, 000 at its height before a collapse ruined him. Later he was employed to catch mountain sheep, and then he served as head of the Yellowstone National Park in the earyl 1900's. He went to Africa and managed to rope and catch all the big game there except for the gorilla, which he was chasing when he caught a fever in the African jungles. Jones then returned to the United States and began to lecture on tour. On June 30, 1915, he returned to Troy to visit his brother John. That evening despite torrential rains, he lectured in the Cy Leland Opera house. His lecture was highlighted by a motion picture of his actual chases and ropings of big African game. In 1976, the Bicentennial Committee initiated and carried out proposals to erect a 60-foot flag pole next to the courthouse. By placing markers at historical points in the county, the county qualified as a bicen- tennial county, and received the offical bicentennial flag to be flown on the flag pole. 1st Baptist Church, 1858-1976 The Baptist Church was first organized in September 1858, with seven members. It was reorganized and chartered in September, 1891. The orginal building was dedicated in February, 1892. The present sanctuary was dedicated on September 7, 1975. For more than half the lifetime of our nation the First Baptist Church has been sharing the good news-- in Jesus Christ there is Life Liberty and the possession of Happiness-- NOW AND FOREVER. St. Charles Church The first Catholic missionary to establish his residence in Doniphan County was the Reverend Henry Lemke, O. S. B., who was sent to Doniphan by Bishop Miege in the summer of 1856. Catholics were few and scattered, but Father Lemke built a combination cabin and chapel on the hill over- looking the riverfront. In the following year he was joined by two companions and a Priory was established. Two years later the Priory was moved to Atchison, but through the fifties and sixties these missionaries visited the Catholics from Atchison to Omaha, and as far west as Marysville. Father Lemke and his companions had taken up land claims around the present St. Benedict's Church, at the time called St. Benedict's Settlement. The num- ber of Catholic settlers in the neighborhood made this an important mission station. Father Thomas Bartl, O. S. B., was given charge of the missions of northeast Kansas in 1862. He was tireless in his rounds, completely unselfish, and greatly loved by all who knew him. With encouragement, the people at St. Benedict's Settlement completed their church and built a rectory. Father Thomas took up his residence at this more con- venient mission center in 1868. Thereafter he visited St. Thomas, Wolf River, Troy, Wathena, and other missions of Doniphan County from St. Benedict's. The first resident pastor was Reverend Father Timthaus, O. S. B. That same year, 1880, the St. Charles Church was built. The little church and parsonage was built on an 80-foot square. The total cost of the unfurnished church was $660.64. Several years later the church was enlarged because of growth. There have been thirty-one resident pastors at St. Charles. The present St. Charles Church was built under the firection of Father Egbert Hall, O. S. B. in 1963. St. Charles Catholic Church, 1931 130 1st Christian Church Reverend Nelson A. Stull, persuaded by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dittemore, came to Troy early in December, 1889, to hold a revival, and hopefully, to organize a congregation patterned after the church in the New Testament. A small group was established who felt that they were strong enough to build and support a church of their own in Troy. On December 18, 1889, The First Christian Church of Troy was organized as an autonomous congregation with 18 members. Charter members, and first addi- tions included: Mr. G Mrs. Samuel Dittemore, Miss Maggie Dittemore, Mr. G Mrs. James Etherton, Miss Arria Etherton, Mr. G Mrs. Henry Goss, Mrs. H. A. Dittemore, Mr. G Mrs. John Sandy, Mrs. Katherine Wegmiller, George Charles, Owen Agee, Blucher Owens, Mr. G Mrs. M. V. Hargis, Mr. G Mrs. Michael Carson, Mr. G Mrs. Alcid Bowers, Mr. G Mrs. Henry Edwards, Mrs. Simon Walton, Mrs. Lucy Deaver, Mr. G Mrs. Simon Shew, and Mrs. Sarah Mann. The first minister was Nelson A. Stull, and the first elders elect- ed were James Etherton and M. V. Hargis. There are no charter members of the congregation who are still living. The cornerstone of the first building was laid on May 2, 1890, and the building dedicated on July 4, 1890. This building was destroyed by fire, December 27, 1894. A new building was erected in the summer of 1895, and enlarged during the ministry of Jesse Bader, by an addition to the east in 1909. Ground was broken for a parsonage on August 16, 1915, and it was dedicated on October 3, 1915. J. Tilden Sapp, minister at the time, and his family, occupied the parsonage October 21, 1915. The building fund was started during the ministry of This wood cut of the First Christian Church is used for printing purposes. Similar cuts were used mainly before the present off-set printing came into use. Pliney H. Elliott, who served the congregation from 1932 to 1944, and the fiftieth anniversary of the con- gregation was celebrated under his leadership on De- cember 17, 1939. A remodeling program was completed in 1952 during the ministry of Louis Kirschner. This included chang- ing the entrance, improving basement facilities, and encasement of the exterior with Perma-Stone. The final phase of this program was completed with the dedication of the remodeled sanctuary on May 23, 1954, and the 65th anniversary was celebrated on this same date. James E. McCullah was minister at this time. Modem restrooms were installed in the church and considerable improvement was made to the parsonage during the ministry of Lynn Firkins between 1957 and 1963. Under the present ministry of Robert G. Biggs, wall- to-wall carpeting was placed in the parsonage and also in the sanctuary of the church building. Both parsonage and church have been completely redecorated inside and out, and the east stairway has been completed. A driveway has also been built on the east side of the church, and air-conditioning and hearing aids were installed. In 1972, a program to completely remodel the base- ment of the church was undertaken. The ceiling was lowered, and new light fixtures were installed. The kitchen was enlarged considerably, and new built-ins and drain boards were installed. The final phase of this remodeling program was completed in 1974, when all the walls were paneled and wall-to-wall carpetting was installed. The congregation has experienced a steady growth dur- ing the last ten years, and its missionary and benevo- lent work has increased. 131 Methodist From 1859 The United Methodist Church has served the people of Troy since 1859. Its pioneers are gone, its location has changed, its buildings have changed, its name is different, and other churches have joined it. Troy was one point of several in eastern Doniphan County served by a circut rider, the Reverend B. F. Bowman. He organized the Troy Episcopal Church, June 26, 1859. The services were held in various buildings about town, two of which were the court- house, and the present S. L. K. building, which was the Presbyterian Church. The first building was com- pleted and dedicated on October 30, 1867. This brick building seating 250 coat $2,800. In 1891, the expanding church bought the lots where the present church and parsonage stand. The dwelling on these lots was used as a parsonage, and when the present church building was built, the parsonage was moved to its present location. During the pastorate of the Rev. J. W. Campbell (1922-27) the parsonage was remodeled much as it had been until its very re- cent remodeling, this year. The cornerstone for the present church building was laid in 1909, and the dedication services were held October 12, 1912. From time to time changes and improvements have been added. During the last twenty years new pews, a gift of Mrs. John R. Bell, were add- ed, new gas furnaces were installed, an Allen organ purchased, the room off the sanctuary was completely remodeled and now serves as a parlor as well as a class- room, and carpeting in most of the upper level was installed. The name of the church has also changed through the years with the uniting of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and the Methodist Protestant Church in 1939. Together these were called the Methodist Church. In 1962 the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethem united to form the United Methodist Church. On September 27, 1959, the Troy Methodist Church celebrated its centennial, with a special morning serv- ice and an afternoon program, both presided over by Rev. Lee A. Dickey, pastor of the church at that time. Through the years, the church's one foundation, Jesus Christ, remains the same. This is the United Methodist Church today. It was dedicated on October 12, 1912. To the east stands the present parsonage. 132 Church History RLDS Church Of Fanning Dates To 1866 The first preaching of the doctrine of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was by Elders R. Murdock and John Richards in 1866 in the Sparks neighborhood. This was only six years after the reorganization of the church in Amboy, Illinois. In 1868, Charles Herging, Sr., of Wisconsin, and Josiah D. Price of Idaho, with their families, settled in that neighborhood and organized the Wolf River Branch. Meetings were held in the Wolf River, Iola, and Hed- rick School houses. In the summer of 1870, Elders Hugh Lytle and David H. Bays did much preaching at White Cloud. Among members who were active in organizing a congregation at that place were John W. and Benjamin B. Bracken- bury. Through the preaching of Elder Bays at Fanning, Thomas Davies and wife, and William Gurwell and wife, were baptized during the summer of 1868. The family of B. B. Brackenbury, having located at Fanning, Josiah D. Price and family, and J. F. Reed, together with the baptism of new members made a good sized congregation. This made it possible for them to organize into the Fanning branch in May, 1872. During the early history of Fanning, Frank Hedrick owned a grist mill, and a room here was also used for Sunday school, as well as several school houses. Grant Gurwell, son of the William Gurwells, lived at Fan- ning at that time. Every Sunday he would take a team of horses and a lumber wagon with spring seats and would go west of Fanning and pick up all the children along the way until he reached the Iola School House. At a meeting of the congregation held on November 26, 1894, it was decided to build a house of worship. The foundation was begun on December 11 of the same year, and the building was completed in the fall of 1896. The actual cost of the building to the congregation was $600, besides the cost of the pews, which was $400. Several of the original pews are still in use in the Sun- day school classrooms. The Fanning branch was a part of the Northeast Kansas District, and Conference was often held here. Bro. and Sr. William Gurwell lived in the large hotel that was moved into Fanning soon after it was laid out as a townsite. At one conference they bedded down thirty teams of horses, and all the people who came for the occasion from a distance stayed with them. Conferenc- es were held in a large tent erected for that purpose. In July, 1935, Fanning Congregation was taken from the Northeast District of Kansas and became a part of the Far West Stake. This included many congregations in northwest Missouri and a few in northeast Kansas. In August, 1948, the church was turned around from facing the north to face the west, and a full basement was built under it. In May, 1954, the interior was redecorated, and new pews and pulpit were added. In 1960 and 1961, an addition to the north was added to the basement and upper floor. In 1966, an addition to the east of the sanctuary was added and carpeting installed. The membership of the congregation was about 100 in 1894, and 176 in 1920. The present membership is 313. The Fanning congregation has always been blessed with a large number of young people. In order to keep them interested in wholesome recreation, various ac- tivities are planned. Volleyball has been the principal sport since 1924. The Orioles, Skylarks, and O-Teens organizations have been a help to the younger girls of the congregation. The pastors of the congregation through the years have been: William Gurwell, Sr., Frank Hedrick, Roy Til- den, William E. Twombly, Fred Marsh, Samual E. Twombly, and George Twombly. The present pastor is Gerald Jeschke, with H. D. Whetstine and Samual E. Twombly associate pastors. Church History 133 Seventh Day Adventist Church Since 1936 The Troy Seventh-Day Adventist Church was organized in 1936 with thirty-six charter members. David Olsen was the church's first pastor. Elders Clarence Smith and David Olsen held tent meetings in Troy. For over thirty years the Fanning area company of believers met at the Buffalo School for worship. Friends and neighbors met together for Sabboth School. Final- ly, the believers in the Fanning area, Wathena, Troy, and old Gerry City area were organized into the Troy Seventh-Day Adventist Church. David Olsen was later with the The Voice of Prophecy, with Elder H. M. S. Richard's radio program on the air each Sunday morning around the world. Now it is heard daily in most areas, telling the good news of salvation. J b V L. rx i H - u A i A UV LNI Ibl CHURCH SABBATH SCHOOL 9.30 A. M. WORSHIP SERVICE ft.00 A. M. “ LET NO ONE OCCCIVC TOU CHRIST IS COMING SOON • ARC TOU REAOT TO FACE HIM Club Beautifies Town The Troy Community Garden Club was organized March 21, 1969. The first regular meeting was held March 27, 1969. Meetings were held the fourth Thurs- day of each month, and until February 1972, when they were changed to five meetings a year. February 22, 1974, club members celebrated the club's fifth birthday. The purpose of the garden club is the cultivation of the art of gardening, the encouragement of its mem- bers to make better gardens, and the beautification of Troy and the surrounding community. The club has done much to add to the beauty of the court house lawn. Members landscaped and planted the lawn and planned the flower garden. The garden club purchased the display, ’The Candy Kitchen to decorate the lawn during the Christmas season. Barrels for Main Street were purchased and planted by the club. Trash containers were also purchased by the club. The garden club has held several tours in the com- munity and St. Joseph, and has visited the Flower, Lawn, and Garden Show in Kansas City. Donations have been given to the building and landscaping of the swimming pool, the ball park, and the landscaping of the grounds of the new dormitory at Highland Com- munity Junior College. 134 S.L.K. Library On February 7, 1879, a small group of young ladies met at the schoolhouse for the purpose of forming a literary society, with self-improvement as their com- mon purpose. Any unmarried woman over 16 years of age and of good moral standing was eligible for mem- bership. This rule did not apply to members who mar- ried after joining, and it was kept a rule until the 1920's. This was the nucleus of a Women's Club that is one of the oldest in point of continuous activity in the state of Kansas. The name chosen was Seekers of Light and Knowledge, and for many years this organization was called the S.L.K. with only the members knowing the true name. In its early days in the '80's, the organization published a little newspaper, noted for its originality and cleverness. In 1907, the organization purchased a little house which they renovated for the library, and used until April, 1928, when the Presbyterian Church was dis- organized and the building deeded to the S. L. K. As- sociation. The library by this time had increased to over 4,000 volumes. The S.L.K. members modernized and redecorated the church, constructed in 1865, and made it into a library and club where their monthly meetings are still held today. An old S.L.K. yearbook, dated September 16, 1889, states that the organization joined the State Federation on February 16, 1897. A clipping from the Topeka Capital, in 1898, concerning the organization of the S. L. K., states that in 1897 they joined the K. S. S. F., thus drawing them within the atmosphere of the most intellectual women in the State. At some period in the intervening years, the S. L. K. withdrew from the Federation. They joined again in February, 1943, and have been members ever since. The American Legion The American Legion Post of Troy, Kansas, was char- tered in 1919, following World War I. It was named in honor of Louis B: Weinberg, a Troy soldier who lost his life in the battle of the Argonne during the war. He was a member of Co. K. 353rd Inf. which originally was composed of Doniphan County men. The post originally was composed of veterans of World War I, but during World War II the Congress of the United States amended the charter so that WW II vet- erans could become members. Now its membership is composed also of Korean veterans, as well as Vietnam Veterans. The present membership of the post is 247 members. The first duty of this post, as well as all posts, is the welfare of the veteran, his widow and orphan. The next concern is the youth of the community, state, and nation. It would be impossible to list all the civic and community activities this post has participated in throughout the years. Just one of the many youth pro- grams the post is concerned with is Boys' State, to which this post sends delegates each year. The Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary participates in the Girls' State Program. Throughout the years the post has met in various places in Troy. For many years, the post's home was in the Sinclair building on South Main Street. Later the post met in what is now the Soil Conservation Office and the Sinclair Drug Store. A number of years ago the post purchased the Leland building at the northeast comer of Main and Walnut in Troy. Extensive remodel- ing was done to this building. It is now one of the most attractive post homes in noitheast Kansas. It also serves as a community building for the general public in this area. The first post commander was George Springer. Larry Jones is the present commander of the American Legion Post. in 135 LIONS SINCE 1969 Lionism had its start in Chicago. Illinois, on June 7, 1917, when a young Chicago insurance man named Melvin Jones founded the Association. Service to the community and assistance to the less fortunate were established as the objectives of Lions International which differed from other men’s groups of the day devoted primarily to promoting the business interests of the membership. The Troy Lions Club was formed with 36 charter members, Febru- ary 10, 1969. The only requirement for membership is to be 18 years of age or out of high school. The purpose of the organization is to provide community service and the conservation of eyesight. Two meetings are held each month on the first and third Tuesdays. Chapter activities include hosting the annual Troy Lions Invita- tional Track Meet, the Apple Blossom Festival, the little league baseball program, sending delegates to Boys’ State each summer, the annual fireworks display, the ’’July Jamboree. and constructing and maintaining the ball park. There arc now forty-three active members in the Lions Club. James Ruddy is the deputy district governor of the Lions in Kansas. This year the club sponsored a trip by the seniors to Topeka to sec the state's legislature in action, and the club purchased new fencing for the ball park. Floyd Drake is the president of the local club this year. Several contented Lions, after supper at Sheila’s, during one of their weekly meetings. Syfl BUTCH JERRY’S BEATY MARKET West Side of Square Troy, Kansas Phone: 985-3611 TWOMBLY GRAIN CO. INC. G Grain — Feed — Fertilizer Troy, Kansas Compliments of .T. VAN BEBBER AND O.A. NEWTON Phone: 385-3547 TWOMtft GRAifrtO. INC LIPE RADIO T.V. Troy, Kansas Phone: 985-3780 THE HAIRPORT BEAUTY SALONS The Ultimate in High Fashion Styling 1031 Powell Street St. Joseph. Mo Phone: 232-3739 2633 Lafayette Street St. Joseph. Mo. Phone: 279-9994 NELSON INSURANCE AGENCY Troy, Kansas All Lines of Insurance Compliments of Compliments of MULLINS BROS. HARDWARE Atchison, Ks. CHARLES HARMAN STAFF Phone: 985-2131 138 Advertisements Established June 4, 1857 — Oldest Newspaper in Kansas. THE KANSAS CHIEF Published Every Thursday Richard M. Stahl Larry D. Barnthson Owner and Publisher Pub. Shop Manager Class of 1951 Class of 1955 EULER AND EULER Compliments of BLAIR’S FEEDS Atchison, Kansas J.B. RUSSELL LUMBER CO. INC. -BlairS- ; ■ FfIDS • Lumber and Building Material Since 1866 1001 Main Street Atchison, Ks. Compliments of ROCKWELL TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT DIVISION Rockwell International Atchison, Kansas Advertisements 139 Compliments of BURBRIDGE MOBILE Class of 1930 SERVICE ROBERT GUIER FETTER HARDWARE and CAR WASH Wathena, Kansas FETTER HARDWARE fertilizer Tjf Trustworthy % Buy your next car or truck from one of your good neighbors in Troy CASEY MEYERS FORD At East Hills Phone 279-7485 St. Joseph, Mo. 140 Advertisements STAN’S BARBER SHOP We Trim and Style Long Hair 107 North Main Street Troy, Kansas 66087 Chinese and American Foods On The Mall Atchison Kansas PEKING RESTAURANT BANK AT OUR DRIVE-IN WALK-UP WINDOW This Centennial Year, 1976, will be our 106th year of service to Troy and Doniphan County making us the 4th oldest Bank in Kansas. We look forward to many more years of service to this Community, State, and Nation. Elmer Holcomb — Owner SINCLAIR REXALL DRUGS - Phone 985-3741 Troy, Kansas DORIS’ BEAUTY SHOP At Your Service Since 1872 Mr. Mrs. Zimmerman — Owners 104 years of Serving the needs of Troy □TWIN’S 985-2213 Zimmerman Building On The Mall Atchison, Kansas 141 JARRETT HARDWARE Troy, Kansas The Winzer Klosterman Hardware store established on June 3rd, 1903, on the north side of the square. In 1910 Winzer Bros, bought out Klosterman and moved to the west side of the square in the present building. Later the name was changed to Winzer Hdwe. Co. operated by Oscar Winzer. In 1917, Oscar’s son Ralph was 10 years old and sold his first carpenter's pencil. The store was operated by Oscar and Ralph Winzer until 1964, when Ralph took over the operation due to Oscar’s ill health. On January 1, 1972, Jerry and Shirley Jarrett bought out Ralph Winzer and they have since been operating as Jarrett Hdwe. BA IDEAL BARBER SHOP 722 Kansas Avenue Atchison, Kansas 123 South Main, Troy Tom Pollock Agency Manager FARM BUREAU INSURANCE PENNEY’S BEAUTY SHOP Frances Penny — Owner Troy, Ks. KAELIN’S FRUIT MARKET DOUGLAS RUHNKE’S Retail and Wholesale Fruits and Vegetables Wathena, Kansas TROY AUTO PARTS Open Weekdays 7:30 — 5:30 Phone 985-3585 M r i UI i 1 ’ ■ FRU|TS fr VKETABLES MILLER PHARMACY INC. “We served your grandfather” Open 9 — 6 Monday thru Saturday Louise Tucker Emergency Phone 989-4660 Pharmacy Phone 989-3112 There's a Scr ““ ; Y;shuS Difference! The difference begins with the «eat—our own special kind of pluap and juicy Brazier wiener. Then we pop into a freshly steaaed bun and season it with our own testy Brazier sauce and austard. Just be sure to say Nancy Meyer DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER 930 Skyway Atchison. Kansas APPLIANCE CUTE I Box 114 WATHENA, KANSAS 66090 ATCHISON GRAIN CO. Atchison, Kansas Compliments of ATCHISON COUNTY CO-OP Compliments of MIDWEST SOLVENTS CO. INC 1300 Main Street Atchison, Kansas Largest Processors of Milo in Northeast Kansas. Compliments of ATCHISON DAILY GLOBE WEILAND’S GROCERY Best of Luck, Class of 1976 Bendena, Kansas PRUESSNER FORD, INC. FARMERS LUMBER AND SUPPLY Wathena, Kansas 989-3311 Electrical, Heating. Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sales and Service 118 South 8th St. Atchison, Kansas 144 Advertisements For The Trojan Yearbook 1027 Frederick St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 Phone 816 — 232-4887 NORMAN DAVIES LARZELERE SERVICE Troy, Kansas 24 Hr. Wrecker Service Tank Wagon Service Phone: Office — 985-3631 Home — 985-3939 MILLER IMPLEMENT INC. Highland, Kansas 442-3215 MILLER IMPLEMENT CO- JAMVOLD Truck Tractor Repair S teciatijlHQ { IHC TROY, KANSAS 66087 PHONE: (9 1 3) 985-36 1 4 PEDEN’S Dry Goods and Variety Store Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Peden Troy, Ks. 66087 ■■ TROY LAUNDERERS CLEANERS Archie Lillian Fenley Owners Phone: 985-2232 CAMBELL OIL CO. SKELLY PRODUCTS Remington Tires — Sweet Lassey Feeds Phones Highland 442-3600 cskelly: Tank Wagon Troy 985-3704 Compliments of Sales Service Open 7:30-5:00 Weekdays 7:30-12:00 Saturday Sales All Day Saturday “The Building of a Tradition KNAPP’S SUPERMARKET John Simpson — Owner b 0 j j a a. V ft u 6 IA Phone 985-2141 ‘Visit the Family Room Doniphan County’s Largest Supermarket Troy’s Oldest Food Store WESTERN DAIRY 218 South 5th Street St. Joseph, Missouri aHthe G dness -M expect HN Quality Chekd. 147 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF 1976 FROM YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL GUARD Service Battery, 2nd Bn 130th FA Troy, Ks. MYERS FARM SUPPLY Tox-O-Wik Grain Dryers Allied and Kewanee Machinery Phone (913) 985-3732 Troy, Kansas 66087 GRONNIGER GARAGE CEE-JAY-DEE ELECTRIC i tgfr aiy Community Jr. College Highland. KS 66035 148 Troy, Kansas Phone: 985-3624 KELVINATOR ■'appliances ,rr nu ncc UtfTPlf IttC Congratulations to the class of 1976 TROY STATE BANK A Good Name to Bank On We wish to thank the Trojan Boosters for 1976: Dr and Mrs. Charles Bascom and family Ron Dodge Mr and Mrs. Leonard Gaul and family Janet Guir Mr. and Mrs. Hillman Hull Ken. Betty. Robin. Scott and Shelley Sallee Mariam Thomas THE TROJAN ANNUAL STAFF would like to thank all those who have supported and assisted us in our efforts to produce this Bicenntial edition of the yearbook. 149 FLEEK’S MARKET Fresh Fruit Vegetables Index Adams, Karen 20,21,29,34,77,98. Adams, Sharon 98. Adkins, Mark 106,111,115,116. Adkins, Sheila 113. Albers, Steve 24,25.33,49,56,58,62,86,87,90, 102. Anderson, Micheal 58, 78, 79, 80,103. Ashworth, Sharilyn 73,112,118,119,121,122. Atkins. Angi 20,60,78,84,88,89,104. Barnett, Lloyd 6, 7, 11,76. Bamthson, Gordon 62, 103. Barnthson, Jeff 113. Bamthson, Linda 19,20,27,88,98,101. Barnthson, Mark 113. Bascom, John 32,33,36,46,53,54,55,56,57,62.72. 75,78,80,82,87,90,98. Bascom, Nat 113. Bascom, Tim 20,49,52,59,78,80,86, 104, 105. Baughman, Ann 19,71,81,84,103. Baughman, Rose 112,118,119,120,122. Begesse, Susan 111,121,122. Blake, Bradley 107,112. Blanton, Robin 74,106,107,110, 111, 118,122. Blanton, Teresa 113. Bletcher, Darla 16. Bletcher, Doug 72,73,78,79,80,87,103,116. Bletcher, Kristi 113. Boeh, Barbara 19,60,79,70,79,84,88,89,103. Boeh, Jim 22.23,27,30,34,47,48,49,51,52,56,57, 75,76,77,87,90,97,98,100. Boeh, Joe 107,111,116. Boeh, Mary 111,121,122. Boeh, Sharon 73,78,79,81,84,88,89,104. Bond, Tom 8. Bottiger, Charlotte 110. Buch, Phil 112,121. Buch, Ray 102. Callahan, Bill 49,52,62,77,87,103. Campbell, Tina 103. Carter, Mary 18,25,73,78,79,80,81,84.88,89,102. Cash, Don 6, 114, 115. Cassidy, Lori 73,8 78,81,84,88,89,104. Chase, Jacquie 109. Christenson, Julie 20,78,79,84,88,96,104. Clary, Brian 104. Clary, Cathy 2,20,71.73,82,88,89,97,98. Clary, Deanna 121. Clary, Debbie 20,61,71,72,81,84,88,89,96,97,103. Clary, Jeff 113. Clary, Jerry 33,62,81,104. Clary, Jim 46,102. Clary, Kathy 2,20,60,70,71,80,81,84,87,88, 102. Clary, Larry 49, 52, 77, 87,103. Clary, Pat 20, 97,103. C lary, Rick 30,46,48,49,62,63,80,81,84.87,98,101. Clary, Robert 111,115. Clary, Robin 52, 104. Clary, Shirley 16. Clary, Tom 34,35,73,99. Cluck, Kim 113. Comer, Kim 113. Cross, John 52,62,104. Cross, Matt 62,104. Cross, Tony 33, 62, 104. Culp, Lee 111,116. Culp, Paula 30,73,78,79,80,84,88,89,103. Cummings, Bob 22,23,24,25,26,30,29,30,47,49,56, 58,73,74, 76,77,80,81.82.84,102,105. Dannevick, Brenda 106,111,118,119,122. Dannevick, Greg 112,115,117,119,120. Dannevick, Nick 6,10,21,74. Davies, Norm 8. Dittemore, Janna 20,25,33,84,88,97,102. Dittemore, Rex 49,52,59,62, 86, 104. Dombrowe, Joy 109,122. Drake, Roger 2,48,49,52, 98,101. Drake, Rhonda 78,79,87,88,89,104. Dubach, Danny 102,116. Dubach, Jim 111,115,116. Dubach, Imogene 108. Duncan, Billy 110,111,115. Duncan, David 23, 104. Duncan, Dean 18,49,80,81,84,87,98,101. Duncan, Debbie 19,26,78,79,80,82,84,88,89,103, Duncan, Doug 107,112,115,117,120. Duncan, Randy 26, 34,80, 81,98, 105. Duncan, Sharon 73, 75,82, 86, 88, 89,98. Elrod, Doug 111,115, 116, 120. Ernzen, David 113. Emzen, Richard 20,25,97,102. Etherton, Bob 26,59,73,78,82,86,104. Etherton, Denise 18.26,54,60,70,71.81,84,85,87,88. 97,103. Etherton, Tim 20,22,48,49,76,77,78.80,87,102. Etherton, Tom 113. Fattig, Linda 111. Fenley, Archie 8. Fenley, Geri Lynn 113. Fenley, Mark 34,47,48,49,50,51,57,75,77,78,79. 80,86. Foley, Michelle 113. Folsche, Fred 11,30,86,92,93. Foster, Bill 6, 7,15,55,58, 90,92. Fowler, Susie 12. Franken, Bill 76,102. Franken, Joe 111,115,116,119. Franken, Mike 111,115,116. Franken, Steve 74,77,97,103,105. Franken, Tim 113. Feuerbacher, Leigh 109. Furr, Darrell 111,116,117,119.121. Furr, Joi 73,110,111,118,119,121,122. Gaither, Loren 58,62, 103. Gaither, Phyllis 2,60,81,84,88,89,96,104. Gaither, Susan 20,47,60,75,85,87,88,98,70. Gasper, Scott 112,119,120. Gaul, Brad 27,32, 33,49,56, 62,75,86,90, 98,100. Gaul, Mark 23,47,48,49,56,57,58,96, 104. Gaul, Raymond 8. Gentet, Karl 25,102. Gistrap, Doug 49,52,59,62,72,78,80,104.105. Cilstrap, Jay 106,112, 115, 117, 119, 120. Gilstrap, Jeff 73,78, 103. Gilstrap, Jesse 8,10,32,73. Gilstrap, Paul 72,78,80,81,98. Gingery, Barbara 2,6,73,78,79,84,88,89,104. Goss, Anna 6,11,99,105. Goss, Susan 25,28,81,88,97,102. Grable, Glenn 106, 107,112, 115,117. Greaser, Barry 49,52, 59,86,104. Guier, Janet 7,14. Guy, David 113. Guy, Debbie 106,107,110,111,118,119,121,122. Handley, Debbie 20,84,88,96,104. 150 Index Hanlan, Gina 73,112,118,121,122. Harness, Dennis 98. Harter, Donald 6, 7, 29,108, 117. Hegarty, Mary 18,19,22,24,25,73,82,84.85,88,97,102. Herpich, Jon 33,46,53,54,55, 59, 77, 78, 86, 104. Herpich, Laura 107,112,118.119,121,122. Herpich, Pam 25,28,60,73,75.78,80,84,88,89,97, 102.105. Hillegas, Allen 112,115,121. Hoffman, Sheila 25,26,30,80,81,84,88,102. Hoffman, Tim 111,116,121. Hornbeck, Walt 16. Horner, Thelma 8. Hoverson, Deanna 111. Hoverson, Nellie 19,22,103. Hull, David 107,111,115. Huss, Candy 106,107,110, 111, 118, 119, 122. Huss, Christine 113. Huss, Mary 30,47,60,70,73,74.81,84,85,87,88,89, 96.103.105. Israel, Babetta 13,88. JamvoId, Kim 113. Jarrett, Jay 106,107,112,115,117,119. Jarrett, Mack 22.25,47,48,49.50,56,58,62,63,76, 77,87. Jarrett, Tina 104,116. Johnson, Dawn 73, 77, 78, 79,102. Johnson, Jerry 22, 29, 32, 35,46,53,55,62,74,76,77, 86.87.90.99.105. Johnson, Laura 72,73,78,79,80,88,89,103. Johnson, Lewis 113. Johnson, Pam 111, 118,119,121,122. Johnson, Ronnie 113. Jordan, Lee 111,115,116,119,121. Jorgensen, Eric 23,33,46,53,54,55,59,62,72,78,80, 86,104. Judd, Joella 97,102. Kam, Kathy 60,73,85,88,96,104. Keller, Janice 112,118,121,122. Kratzberg, Doug 21,27,30,31,33,47,48,49,50,56,71, 74,84,86,87,97,99. Lara, Maria 111. Lara, Trinidad, 113. Larzelere, Dick 16. Larzeler, Mindy 18,20 25,28,85,87,102. Larzelere, Nell 8. Leger, Brent 110,111,115,116,119. Leuzler, Donna 13,73 Link, David 62,63,99. Link, Dennis 103. Luedke, Gail 22,24,25,26,28,33,60,61,71,74,75.78. 79,80,81,84,85,87.88,102. Maag, Rosemary 102. Manning, Cliffoid 12,32,72,73,78,79,120,29 Marriot, BethUO, 111, 106,107,118,119,121,122. Marriott, Darrell 74,106,112,115,117,120. Marriott, James 113. Marriott, Lori 2,6,23,60,73,78,79,81,84.88.89,96, 104. Masters, Debbie 113. Masters, Jerry 107,112,115,117. Masters, Mike 49,52,82,103,77. Masters, Pat 106, 112, 115, 117, 119, 120. McClelland, Christine 73, 74,75, 78, 80,84,88, 89,97, 102. McDonell, Chris 103. McDonell, Mark 102. McKittrick, Dick 16. McKittrick, Lori 2,6,26,80,81,84,88,104. McManaman, Rebecca 112,118,119,121,122. McNemee, Robin 49,52, 62, 77,103. Meier, Teresa 78,79,80,81,89,103. Meng, Bob 8. Meng, Brenda 112,117,121,122. Meng, Marilyn 22,24,25,77,84,102. Merritt, Gaylon 20,34,35,47.48,49,56,57.81,84.87, 99,101. Middleton, John 49,52, 62, 90,102,105,86,87. Miller, Cindy 111. Miller, Teresa Miller, Marilyn 29,85,121. Moran, Terry 33,62. Mullins, Tom 112,117,120. Murphy, Cheryl 34,95,104,105. Murphy, Mark 11,116. Neumann, Donald 106,111. Neumann, Jim 56,58,73,77,78,80,102. Neumann, Joe 73,77,78,104,105. Neumann, Pat 28,77,102. Neumann, Patty 30,78,79,80,84,86,99 Neumann, Paul 110,111,120. Neumann, Ronald 111. Norris, Jerry 19,20,49,56,57,62,87,99,101. Oliver, C. W. 5,17. Owens, David 77, 104. Owens, Jim 106,107,112. Paulich, Veronica 107,112,118.119,121. Peterson, Jackie 22,25,77,88,89,102. Pollock, Pat 112. Prawl, Cheryl 22,75,102. Prawl, Pete 23,54,55,58,62,103,105. Puckett, Becky 111. Puckett, Robert 107,112. Ramsey, Mark 107,112,120. Reder, Deb 18,20,27,34,35,47,60,75,84,85,99,101, 105. Reed, Dale 33,46,49,52,59,62,74,104,105. Reisner, Debi 60,61,73,78,88,89.96. Reisner, Dian 60,61,73,31,33,39,97. Robinson, Phillip 113. Robinson, Tina 11,118,121,122. Rockey, Lyle M. 7,14,29,92,105.114,115,116. Rockey, Martha 13,29,75.92,105 Ross, Marvin 107,110, 111, 115,116,119. Ross, Roger 49,51,58,62,77,86,87,90,97,103. Ruddy, Mary Ruth 110. Rush, Hylen 8. Rush, Ray 112,117. Rush, Wayne 26,80,81,99. Sallee, Darrell 77,99. Sallee, She lley 24, 25.75,81,82,84, 88,96, 97.102, 105. Scholz, Sharon 112,121. Schuler, Dennis 2,15,49,52,60,70. Schumann, Lila 6,15. 117. Seiter, Rickey 74,111,115,116. Severence, Jannice 6,7,111,115,116. Sharp, Dennis 113. Sharp, Sherri 111,118,119,122. Shelton, Mary 73,78,79,81,84,88,104. Shelton, Michael 192. Shelton, Nancy 60, 81,88,103. Shelton, Pam 2,27,30,34.60,81,84,88,96,99. Simpson. Barry 112,117,120 Index 151 Simpson, John Michael 113. Simpson, Kathy 70, 81,88, 103. Simpson, Patty 112, 118,121, 122. Simpson, Tammy 112,118,112,122. Simpson, Steve 113. Sipes, Danny 113. Smith, Jonny 113. Smith, John Jr. 48,49,50,52,97,102,77. Smith, Laurie 113. Smith, Randy 112. Smith, Sherman 112,115. Smith, Tom 6,7,15,33,49,52,58,62,90. Smith, Wesley 23,103. Snead, Doug 78,81,104. Snead, Harlin 111, 120. Speaks, David 113. Speaks, Grant 8,17. Speaks, Patty 26, 30, 33, 60, 71,73,81,84, 85,87, 88, 97.103. Stahl, Eddie 73,77,78,81,104. Staudenmaier, Elaine 19,20,22,23,27,30,47,71,72, 73,74, 75,82,84, 86, 88,99,100. Staudemaier, Laura 110,111,122. Staudenmaier, Shelly 19,20,30,54,71,79,84,87,88, 89.103. Stewart, Kenneth 111. Stewart, Randy Stock, David 22, 25,28,33, 56, 58, 62, 76,77, 86, 87, 90, 102.105. Stock, Donald 111, 115,116. Stock, Jim 113. Stock, Mark 49,52,58,77,86,87,90,103,105. Stone, Kevin 112,115,117,119,121. Sutherland, Barbara 107,112,118,122. Sutton, Bernard 20,49,52,77,103. Sutton, Kevin 107, 112, 115. Taylor, Charles 58,103. Taylor, Linda 111,121. Tetlow, Steve 23,46,54,55,58,62,78,80,86,87,90, 103.105. Tharman, Carl 112. Tharman, Steve 113. Thomas, Louie 7,16. Thomas, Mariam 10. Thompson, Ronnie 49,52,77,102. Thornton, Mace 111,115,116. Tracy, Brenda 18,26,72 , 73,78,79,99,34. Trant, Alice 16. Trant, Steve 49,58,62,87,103. Tucker, Elisabeth 111. Tuley, Ron 7,49.52,109. Turpin, Janie 20,27,29,34,35,40,55,72,77,84,88, 89.99.105. Van Bebber, G. T. 5,17. Walker, Mike 111,121. Wallace, Bobby 14.105. Wasson, Kevin 107,112. Watkins, Morris 111,120. Weber, Bruce 49,52,82,87,103. Weber, Jarrell 8. Weber, Margie 112,120,122. Whetstine, Bi 11 23,24,25,26,48,49,56,57,58, 77, 81, 84,102. Whetstine, Bruce 77,112,115,117,120. Whetstine, Lisa 2,20,60,73,81,84,88,104. Whiteside, Dale 11,105. Whitsell, Ginny 7, 18,20,23,27,34,60,70,71.72,73, 74,82,84,85,86,87,88,99,105. Whittaker, Raymond 77, 102. Whittaker, Terry 113. Weidmaier, Jim 46,47,53,87, 103. Weidmaier, Joey 104. Weinberg, Billie 16. Wilson, Bill 8. Wilson, Norma 6,110. Winchell, Dennis 113. Winchell, Larry 62,96,102. Winder, Bob 62,104. Winder, Kelly 113. Winkel, Allen 49,52,77, 103. Winkel, Kevin 106,112,117,120. Winkel, Terri 60,81,87,88,89,102. Winzer, Debbie 30,73,78,79,84,88,103. Winzer, Karen 107, 112, 120. Wykert, Harold 16. Wykert, Kim 64,78,88,89,104. Wykert, Patty 20,78,88,89,104. Yingling, Jason 33,49,52,62,78,104. Yingling, Lyle 16. Zeltwanger, John 23,24, 25,48,49, 56, 58, 75, 77, 80, 80,81,87,90,102. 152 Index
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